Lynden Christian School - Excelsior Yearbook (Lynden, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1970 volume:

io ea © a ° a a =! a z a Oo oO z Ww 4 a UNM | 3 1833 07355 3023 NTC Foreward The year is nineteen hundred and seventy. Like all preceding years this year, too, is just.a memory. . .a memory of the funny and the sad captured in candid photos, of organizations and clubs, banquets and: sports activities so much like and yet somehow different from the years before. The year 1970 has been. a busy one-- sometimes so hectic with what had to be done that there never seemed enough time for everything. Now, when another school year has come to aclose, the activities have ceased, and every- thing has been said and done, we can relax, take time to look back, and say with pride that 1970 was a good year. But just.as 1970 marks the beginning of anew decade for the world so it does for us in God. The end of a school year is never really an end. No specific theme holds this Excelsior together. Instead it is simply dedicated to recording and preserving the memories of the stu- dents and faculty who fill its pages. And we think that is theme enough. LOS ee ore oe eee x epee ae ee eS ee J 2 Sr ee en ae ieee _—— ae ee eee nil — der Griend honda Van r 3 Linda Geleynse tant SSIS iSO able of Contents ESA CUMIIOS re oe oe ae et a oO Organizations ...... eS eB Athletics 6... a Seep ea Administration, 2.52.5... reek c 58 = Underelassmen: 7)... poset 68 PSEMIOIS 2 Bae Eis 82 les it = Act at a Welco mel For some of the freshmen, the first taste of high school life took _ the form of somevery odd smel- ling bullion cubes. It was all part of the formal initiation of LCHS’s newest arrivals at the traditional Mixer. Upperclassmen got plenty of laughs watching blindfolded freshmen boys, carry freshmen girls across the floor. For some this presented a few difficulties-- especially when the girl turned outto beanother boy. Then came the problem of.find- ing a partner for refreshments. Girls and guys waited nervously for their magic number to be called. But soon the evening was over and the freshmen could truly say that now they were a part. of Lynden- Christian High — UN EE School. ; Mes chate edi ne P Twirp Week... The Tables Turned i _-The tables were turned at LCHS during Twirp | Week, and the girls were seen timidly approaching their favorite guy in search of.a date. It was the girls’ uuty to carry the boys’ books and open doors for them during the week. On the final evening of the week a party was given in honor of the couples. The main feature was a version of the Newly Wed Game with teachers and students as couples. Refresh- ments topped off the evening. ae _ Jesse Stuart. 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Stiuemange Snookie Baylor °..:... TRAILS ahs tn eek ve OD Matter Mihnie: “Frome. 23 5..7 4 Pe Ie ba nee .....Laura Kiel — Edith . -Hanksi4 2-1 tics os Sek ee ee ay Vanier: Hoek 4 Peter Snaggers Baie LONE TS tee Dae Statema — EVA ae oe Bi ar ean a ie een ee he oe RR a Esther Sebans - y Celeste get oy nek Soul eie tie gee eae Rhonda Vander Griend — a Co) Beano ener a SA EA pS cr acl .Linda Mester Nancy, Cachan. sD han. bo cact ge eee _Mary Ann Roosendaal — Director ..... - ota ar Uae a tat = sa ee ME. SOE Vanderpol Frederic Mable Major General Stanley Pirate King Samuel Sergeant of Police Isabel General Stanley’s Daughters: Sheila Blankers Leta Van Ry Barb Bode Mary Bovenkamp Pirates: Lauren Meenderinck Jim Vander Laan Steve Vanderpol Police: Dave Statema Ken Statema Rick Biesheuvel Bob Libolt Director 1] Scott Bajema Anita Jacobson Gerald Rutgers Mary Ann Roosendaal Stan Pilon Jim Strengholt Clark Vellema Sally Stuurmans Linda Kiel Ruth De Jong Fran Speelman Alice Steiger Linda Vanderpol Scott Kleinhuizen Gary Vander Giessen Jay Van Lant Tom Negen Terry Veltkamp ° Randy De Boer Mr. Marvin Vanderpol LCHS: athletes were Bodored this year to the theme of “We Love Our Gang.” ‘A wide assortment of “ Peanut’s”’. Pees sae acters brightly. decorated the walls, cand — tables of the assembly 1 room. Mr. Gerald _Ebbers, master of ceremonies, lightened — - the evening with his stories and jokes. © Clark Vellema and Mr. Del Vande Kerk � provided special music for the. evening. Outstanding athletes were honored with — the presentation of trophies. Thank you to the Pep Club for a. most enioyables evening. ® a samme rahves bey O0 im 9°) or Sones 580 Fe OC o Gy. mated = The Juniors ‘bid farewell to the Seniors with ‘‘Amen, Ye Noble Kinsmen” as the theme for the annual Junior-Senior Ban- quet held this year at the Rancho in Ab- botsford B.C. A drawbridge, two wish- ing wells, and bright banners: added to the medieval courtyard scene. The Sen- iors would like to. thank the Juniors for making their last banquet one that will long be remembered. Junior-Senior Banquet. . . O = Y) = ww ie es O LZ. o oc O = Christian — folk groups, local businessmen, — ministers, and special guests added variety to the chapel services at LCHS. One of the most impressive services of the year was one done en- tirely by the students. A special group sang songs from “Tell It Like It Is”. Other special: num- bers were given and several stu- dents gave their personal testi- monies for. Christ. Student participation in chapel was very rewarding this year. It was just one of the many ways. students and faculty could = show’ their love for God in their school ac- tivities. ASB Assembly. . . Government Changes Hands Excitement ran high during the week of ASB _ elections. Colorful posters decorated the halls and witty stickers decorated the students. Campaign managers dashed around frantically making up speeches and round- ing up kids for skits. But finally the tension was over and Rick Holleman handed the gavel over to the new president, Kent DeHoog. Assisting Kent in the coming year will be Bryan Brink. Taking down minutes will be Carol Groen, and Linda Geleynse will handle the finances. BACK ROW: C.De Beeld, C.Vellema, T.Negen, T.Velt- Steiger, G.Bouwman, D.Eshuis, F.Vander Griend, M. kamp, G.DeYoung, J.Strengholt, R.Biesheuvel, R.Roosma, Van Dragt, B.Bode.. FRONT ROW: R.De Jong, C.Bode, M.Rylaarsdam, S.Pilon, J.VanLant, S.Bajema, S.Kleinhuizen, L.Kiel, D.Statema, K.Stap, J.Oosterhof, L.Meeboer, L. G.Rutgers, B.Libolt, P.Weg. SECOND ROW: K.DeHoog, Nieuwendorp, L.Van Ry, S. Stuurmans, J.Vander Laan, N.Likkel, C.Timmermans, S.Blankers, S.Dykman, M. A.Jacobson, M.Bovenkamp, S.Meyers, Mr. Vande Kerk, Assink, L.Vanderpol, J.Groothuis, M.Roosendaal, A. director. Choir and Madrigals Express Linda Vanderpol, pianist. Madrigals: BACK ROW: C.Vellema, G.Rutgers, S.Pilon. THIRD ROW: S. Bajema, L.Vanderpol, }.Strengholt, M.Roosendaal. SECOND ROW: R.Biesheu- vel, B.Bode, R.De Jong, J.Van Lant. FRONT ROW: K.De Hoog, J.Oosterhof, L.Meeboer, A.Jacobson, K.Stap, M.Assink, pianist. Those trills and scales com- ing from the direction of the music room are just the choir warming up for their daily rehearsal under the direction of Mr. Vande Kerk. The choir is constantly kept busy prac- ticing for numerous programs and concerts. Thanksgiving and Christmas saw the choir pouring out their hearts in song to God. The high light of the year was a trip to Seattle to perform at the annual Spring Musicale. Choir mem- ories were preserved in a record the choir made in April. Another area of choir life is the Madrigals, composed of sixteen selected choir mem- bers. The Madrigals provide entertainment at concerts and many other functions. Glory to God Through Song BACK ROW: M.Bovenkamp, J.Huleatt, C.Edwards, G. Pilon, R.Roosma, J.Visbeck, B.De Waard, D.Gibson, R.Roosma, D.Honcoop, R.Knutzen. THIRD ROW: T. Scheenstra, J.Sebens, L.Boxum, M.Negen, K.Kaemingk, R.Mellema, G.Wagter, W.Kooy, S.Vanderpol, R.Holle- man, D.Bosman, P.Scheenstra, J.Bajema, J.Broersma, L.Roosma, D.Nonhoff, K.Knutzen, R.Elenbaas, W.Kae- mingk. SECOND ROW: S.Terpsma, B.Bode, C.Huisingh, ).De Lange, N.Matheis, E.De Heer, A.Vander Veen, B.Brink, M.Meenk, F.Zylstra, C.Scholten, D.Seegar, D.Laninga. FRONT ROW: J.Van Andel, K.Vellema, B. Scholten, J.De Hoog, Mr. Vande Kerk, director. Band...A New Enthusiasm Football games, basketball games, concerts, musicale—these were just some of the many events which filled the schedule for the LCHS band during the 1969-70 school year. Besides rehearsing for sports activities, the band. spent many tedious hours perfect- ing their sacred music. But all those hours paid off. Complete with new outfits and a well- earned sense of accomplishment, the band and their director, Mr. Del Vande Kerk, travelled to Seattle for the annual Pacific Northwest Musicale where they received an excellent A-rating. They returned home weary but satisfied. SY) ad S oD = oD) © — ©. = cC SY) Ce ge) = BACK ROW: K.Tjoelker, J.Van Dyk, C.Scholten, V.Haak, J. Stadt, H.VanWeerdhuizen, M.De Valois, D. Statema, N. Heutink, H.Heeringa, J.Bajema. FOURTH ROW: L.Annema, L.Mulder, B.Assink, L.Van Dragt, G.Van Boven, K.Moorlag, R.Visser, D.Speelman, D.Nonhof, T.Annema, S.Leenders, A.Schuyleman, J.Doesburg, M.Vander Pol, E.Rozeboom. THIRD ROW: T.De Hoog, L.Boxum, R.Groen, L.Terpstra, M.Bouman, V.Van Lohuizen, B.Dykshoorn, J.Lenssen, D. Visser, K.Kaemingk, P.Elgersma, L.Van Mersbergen, B. Hoekema, C.Bratt, J.Oostra, J.vVan Mersbergen. SECOND ROW: M.Negen, H.Stremler, A.Van Weerdhuizen, A. Starkenburg, E.Vander Mey, K.Peterson, M.Vanderhage, A.Vander Griend, B.Kleinhuizen, L.Kingma, J.Tjoelker, D.Huizenga, M.Scheffer, D.Bajema. FRONT ROW: Y.Faber, E.Stall, V.Van Weerdhuizen, J.Zylstra, K.Vis, J.Toth, A. Nydam, K.Laninga, L.Vos, G.Groothuis, K.Ver Meulen, B. Cook, K.Vellema, L.,Bouwma. Freshman Chorus Gains Experience To you, Mr. Vande Kerk, ...for directing the band and choir through rehearsals, concerts, and musicale, ...for rehearsing extra hours in helping the cast of ‘‘Pirates of Penzance” learn their music, ...for directing the Madrigals in your spare time, ...for working diligently with the inexperienced freshman choruses, ...for all the long, tedious hours of effort, A very special thank you. Left table, CLOCKWISE: K.Heutink, J.Roosma, B.DeHoog, man, A.Sterk, J.Visbeck, C.Timmermans, B.Brink, K.De- B.Libolt, Mr. Boxum, V.Haak, G.Kooy, L.Kingma, W. Hoog, S.Timmer. Keamingk. Right table, CLOCKWISE: C.Bode, R.Holle- | Student Council... Ready, Willing, an d A bl e ee es C.Bode, aa I Once a week the student council came alive with the newest problems in school. Heated discussions were heard about making ASB cards com- pulsory. Laughter floated from . the student lounge as student . council members decided how to initiate the freshmen. In every activity of the student council, a lot of time, energy, and effort went into making LCHS a better place. W.Kaemingk, Vice President. Mr. Ypma, Advisor. A greatly enlarged staff added variety and imagination to the 1969-70 Hi Lite. A ‘Dear Dee Dee Dee” column was just one of the new features. Many hours of hard work went into each edition of the school paper but those moans and sighs coming from the Hi Lite room weren't all for nothing. Thanks to a hard- working editor and staff, the students of LCHS had a paper they could read with pride. Hi-Lite Staff Writes a Headliners: T.Biesheuvel, E.Sebens, D.Terpstra. Editor: K. Stap, Assistant Editor: G. De Boer. olorful Picture of School Life Business Manager: F. Speelman. Production Manager: R. De Witt. Circula- tion Manager: L. Vos. Sports Editor: D. Meyers. Ass. Editor: L. Goleynse. Editor: Rhonda Vander Griend. ee ae oe ee ee ee ee © © e @ He ww Mr. Hof, advisor. Did you get that picture?... What happened to the last roll of film?...1 don’t know when I’m ever going to find time to write that article...Oh help, the deadline is only one week away!... These are typical words of the busy annual staff. Getting assignments done and meeting deadlines made for some tense, hectic mo- ments. Photographers were kept busy shoot- ing pictures to fill the pages of the 1970 Excelsior. The annual staff hopes that the mo- ments spent looking through these pages will be filled with many happy memories. Annual Staff Captures Literary Staff: STANDING: L. Kok, A. Jacobson, L. Heeringa. SEATED: J. Vander Hoek, S. Pilon. Business Managers: Typists: E. De Young, C. Vander Griend, B. Te Velde. Memories in 1970 Excelsior R. De Jong, C. Groen. Photographers: G. De Boer, R. De Witt, T. Biesheuvei, VU. Meyers. é : ¢ . 2 RS C.Bode, Girls’ State Representative. J.Huizenga, C.Vellema, S.Pilon, Boys’ State Representatives. Reach Out. ..Color Them Busy The mission club experienced some great changes this year. Under the capable leadership of Joyce Roosma the new Reach Out Club endeavored to bring the Good News to others. Members of the club distributed food baskets at Thanksgiving and collected toys for the children in the area at Christmas. They also sold the new Reach Out Bibles in many areas of Whatcom County. Reach Out Club members hope to have strengthened their own faith and brought others to Jesus through their activities. STANDING: Rev. Matheis, Advisor, K.Timmer, Secretary. SEATED: T.Biesheuvel, Vice President, J.Roosma, President, R.De Jong, Treasurer. BACK ROW: F.Vander Griend, J.Te Velde, M.Dykshoorn, Dragt, A.De Hoog, N.Van Weerdhuizen, A.Jacobson, L. S.Pilon, D.Gibson, D.Leenders, G.Byma. SEVENTH ROW: H. Vos, D.Tjoelker, D.De Jong. THIRD ROW: M.Van Lohuizen, Weg, B.Knutzen, R.Weg, K.Bode, C.Vellema, T.Negen, W. M.Weg, D.Huizenga, A.Steiger, L.Schuyleman, S.Timmer, G. Vos, R.De Boer. SIXTH ROW: J.Vander Laan, K.Timmer, K. De Boer, B.Bode, C.Bode. SECOND ROW: L.Kiel, K.Heutink, De Hoog, B.Brink, R.Vander Griend, E.De Young, M.Assink, S.Stuurmans, J.Oosterhof, N.Bouma, S.Blankers, $.Annema, C.De Beeld, K.Kaemingk. FIFTH ROW: C.Steensma, H. R.Gouswaard, L.Kok. FRONT ROW: M.Cook, G.Stremler, C. Dotinga, L.Kiel, C.Green, N.Likkel, M.Strengholt, P.Weg, Hoekema, C.Wigboldy, K.Stap, C.Tjoelker, W.Visser, M. J.Sebens, S.Stremler. FOURTH ROW: K.Gering, M.Van Groen, S.Meyers. Hard Work Pays Off! N.Matheis, G.Byma, Mr. Vanderpol, G.Byma, A.Jacobson, D.Bryant, L.Vander Griend. The “brains’’ of LCHS made their way — into two scholarly organizations: Torch Club and the Debate Team. To gain membership and remain in Torch Club a student must earn 36 points each year. This is done through good grades and by holding positions of leadership. Seventy - three sophomores, juniors, and _ seniors made up this year’s Torch Club. Faced with the topic ‘Resolved: That Congress should prohibit U.S. unilateral military intervention in foreign countries”, the Debate Team spent many hours in preparation. The team began their season by hosting a tournament at LCHS. They also attended a district tournament with Skagit and Snohomish counties and ended the year with a tournament at the University of Washington. BACK ROW: R.Lenssen, T.Veltkamp, B.Van Dyken, K.Bode, ROW: H.Tolsma, D.Segaar, C.Vellema, B.Matter, G.Moorlag, D.Statema, D.Scholten. SECOND ROW: T.Negen, B.Libolt, . S.Pilon. B.De Hoog, V.Boon, R.Biesheuvel, R.Holleman. FRONT Busy and Ambitious Students BACK ROW: H.Groen, J.Vander Veen, M.Speelman, G.Velthuizen. SECOND ROW: E.Zylstra, . D.Groen, M.Dykstra, F.Gering, S. Groothuis. FRONT ROW: R.Speelman, K.De Vries, D.De Leeuw. Some of the students here at LCHS found time in their busy schedules to render their services to the school. By their willingness these volunteers greatly assisted the faculty or helped out at school activities and sports events. The seniors in Boy’s ‘“L’’ Club who served as Vigilantees saw that everyone remained orderly at home sports activities. For the numerous concerts, programs, and drama productions of the school the ushers were kept busy seating those who attended. Miss Zylstra appreciated the assistance of a girl each period to help in the duties of maintaining the school library. One girl each period also aided Mrs. Werkema in the seemingly endless tasks of taking attendance, manning the telephone, producing home bulletins, and much more. BACK ROW: E.Zylstra, B.Mulder, L.Kiel. FRONT ROW: T.Huizenga, D.Eshuis, C.Houg, N.Van Weerdhuizen, E.Holleman. Lighten Work Load BACK ROW: B.Vos, N.Van Weerdhuizen, $.De Beeld. FRONT ROW: J.Kramer, F.Speelman, B.Kooy, D.Brink, K.Heutink, J. Roosma, M.Meenk, J.De Young, R.Goudswaard, H.Werkema. 2 ernment Metin aly ; ean em serene neo ras cone crete spec ye eee FRONT ROW: W.Kaemingk, J.Huizenga, C.Vellema, S.Van Diest, M.Enfield, A.Borendsen, K. Timmer. BACK ROW: T. Voltkamp, B.Libolt, K.De Hoog, B.De Hoog. Varsity Football... Victory, FRONT ROW: K.Statema, M.Houtink, R.Holleman, R.Heeringa, R.Lenssen, R. Van Loo, D.Segaar, D.De Waar Brink, G.Koetje. BACK ROW: G.Korthuis, R. Vander Yacht, B.Matter, C.Timmermans. FRONT ROW: C.Vreugdenhill, M.Hendricks, B.De Waard, B.Kooy, D.Vander Veen, S.Kleinhuizen, W.Vos, A.Vander Mey, K.Van Kooten. BACK ROW: G.Buma, G.Timmer, D.Meyers, D.Haan. G. Byma, K. Bode, D. Van Andel, Statisticians. Defeat, a Sense of Accomplishment TOP TO BOTTOM: R.Holleman, M.Enfield, C.Vreug- : ; denhil, B.Libolt, B.DeHoog, D.De Waard, G.Koetje, It was a record setting year for the dedi- J.Huizenga, T.Veltkamp, S.Van Diest, C.Vellema, B.Mat- cated, determined Lyncs’ football squad. ter, R.Heeringa, R.Lenssen, D.Segaar. Team and school spirit reached an all-time high with each succeeding win. The coaches and team members gave 100% of their talent and energy in every game they played. The Lyncs suffered their only defeat in the final, championship game against Mt. Baker. After playing an even three quarters, the ex- . sa hausted Lyncs finally surrendered to two = be A736 61 Mountaineer touchdowns to lose the game nomen 27-20. But despite the disappointment of having to take second place, the Lyncs have never before played such a successful, whole- hearted, determined year of football. Coaches: Fred Ypma, Bill De Hoog, Anton Mellema. Season’s Football Record 8 Wins—1 Loss Opponents Riles Co ahO Oli hae otstuss © ae se) x NOOK SACKiie ih wed Monae fone eee IA CLICN AN age ue oe ok Nth. Ae) Seley BT AIICM Rn. nae hte oe bk os FOUCTOLE oie Lae ine Ae ce ee See, Sc DASE BAKET ie fee cree ecb wk ve ! a Great Team Il Great Sp BACK ROW: W.Kaemingk, T.Veltkamp, $.Van Diest, M. De Hoog. FRONT ROW: B.De Hoog, B.Brink, K.De Hoog, Enfield, A.Berendsen, R.Holleman, R.Bieshauvel, Coach B. B.Libolt, K.Timmer. “Lyncs is Our Name.... De Hoog, S.Vander Laan, Coaches. R. Van Loo, D. Vander Woude, Managers. For both fans and players, the basketball season was full of excitement, thrills, and re- wards. There was a constant struggle for the top spots in the league, and the Lyncs re- mained in contention the entire season. Once the team was District bound, the team and followers alike set their sites on the State Tour- nament in Tacoma. Despite a loss to Monroe in the first District game, the determined squad brought the Lyncs into third place. The State Tournament proved to be a greater obstacle though. With one win and one loss after the first two rounds of play, the Lyncs faced fellow Whatcom County teams. They defeated the formidalbe Nooksack five, but found their cross town rivals too tough to take. Despite the disappointment of defeat, the Lyncs placed eighth in the state. And so ended another exciting and unforgettable season of Lync’s basketball. Basketball Is Our Game’”’ Season’s Record: 18 Wins -7 Losses Opponent Nooksack Stanwood Blaine Concrete Langley Nooksack Meridian Blaine Monroe Kings Garden Blaine Cathlamet Nooksack Lyncs 2 76 82 68 71 79 77 sys 66 evi 67 87 73 69 81 64 66 BACK ROW: Coach S. Vander Laan, G.De Young, A.Hend- Mey, C.Timmermans. FRONT ROW: G.Timmer, G.Bode, ricks, P.Scheenstra, B.Kooy, R.Vander Yacht, A.Vander- P.Bogaard, R.Elenbaas, L.:Meenderinck. Jayvees....An Outstanding Season Junior Varsity Basketball Record The Junior Varsity basketball team put forth 10 Wins -1 Loss a great deal of effort to come up with an almost perfect season’s record. Under the skilled coaching of Mr. Sid Vander Laan, the team Nooksack battled through an entirely undefeated season Stanwood until the final game. Playing against the Meridian Lynden Lions, the Cub Lyncs lost a heart- breaker to settle for the co-championship. The Lyncs can be proud to anticipate an experienced and dedicated squad of pro- spective varsity players. Opponent Sultan Blaine Meridian Blaine Concrete Nooksack BACK ROW: Coach A.Mellema, R.De Boer, K.De Hoog, F. Manager, B.Knutzen, D.De Boer, M.Heutink, D. Ter Brandsma, G.Koetje, G.Blankers, B.Matter, D.Van Andel, Wisscha, G.Moorlag, D.Segaar, B.De Hoog, R.De Boer, A. R.Vander Yacht, G.Timmer. FRONT ROW: K.Te Selle, Hendricks, $.Segaar, Manager. Baseball... . Defending Lync’s Crown Proves Difficult A. Mellema, Coach Varsity Baseball Record 12 Wins--5 Losses Opponent Bellingham Sehome — Nu Noodsack Meridian Blaine Blaine Concrete Mt. Baker Mt. Baker Nooksack Nooksack DNS Cc OnOi Ny hy COmNT NOC nc Meridian With two previous county championships to equal, the varsity baseball team fought furiously throughout the season. However, a few games proved to be too difficult, and in the last games of the season the Lyncs fell down in the standings. Coach Mellema will sorely miss the talent and experience of a number of graduating seniors next year. BACK ROW: T.Negen, H.Van Weerdhuizen, S.Vander Pol, rinck. FRONT ROW: D.Gibson, D.Lankhaar, F.Vander J.Van Lant, B-Knutzen. SECOND ROW: J.De Vries, A. Vander Griend, G.Bode. Veen, P.Scheenstra, R.De Vries, R.Biesheuvel, L.Meende- Cross Country. ...and They’re Off! Eighteen energetic boys were seen ambitiously running Lynden Christian’s two mile cross country course this year. Under the able supervision of Mr. Sid Vander Laan, seven members of the team qualified to participate at District. Don Scholten, team captain, was chosen as outstanding runner on the squad. BACK ROW: G.Rutgers, Manager, D.Scholten, D.Visser, P. Steiger, C.Berendsen, S.Vander Pol, Coach F.Ypma. THIRD ROW: D.Gibson, G.Buma, R.De Vries, K.Van Kooten, P. Van Weerdhuizen, S.Van Diest, D.Vander Veen, B. De Waard. SECOND ROW: K.Timmer, B.Brink, T.Veltkamp, J.Vander Laan, D.Haan, K.De Hoog, W.Kaemingk. FRONT ROW: K.Bode, F.Vander Griend, A.Vander Veen, G.Bode, P.Scheenstra, D.Lankhaar. A large number of upperclassmen were once again turning out for track in the spring. Under the veteran coaching of Mr. Fred Ypma, the team was able to break a number of records. Keith Timmer set two new school records running the low hurdles and the 220 yard run. Kent De Hoog, Ray De Vries, Bryan Brink, and Keith Timmer captured a new record for the mile relay team. After a brilliant season of pole vaulting, Wayne Kaemingk took fourth place in the State finals with a height of 12’6”’. Tracksters Put Best Foot Forward STANDING: Mr. Ebbers, Advisor, G.Byma, Treasurer, Mr. Versteeg, Advisor. SEATED: K.Vander Pol, President, T.De Jong, Vice President. Pep Club. B.Matter, Vice President, B.DeHoog, President. FRONT ROW: D.Vander Woude, B.Segaar, D.Segaar, B.Knutzen, D.Haan, S.Vander Pol, B.Kooy, C.Timmermans, R.Van Loo, T.Veltkamp, K.De Hoog, B.Van Dyken, R. Vander Yacht, D.Laninga, D.Lankhaar. SECOND ROW: R.Holleman, D. Vander Griend, D.Scholten, R.De Vries, R.Biesheuvel, K.Bode, W. Kaemingk, B.Brink. THIRD ROW: S.Kleinhuizen, D.Gibson, M.Heutink, A.Vander Veen, P.Scheenstra, A.Berendsen, S.Van Diest, C.Vellema, C. Vreugdenhil, D.Statema, K.Timmer, B.Libolt. FOURTH ROW: G.Byma, J. Van Lant, P.Van Weerdhuizen, F.Vander Griend, V.Boon. BACK ROW: R.Lenssen, H.Tolsma, G.Moorlag, S.Pilon, T.Negen, G.Rutgers, K.Statema. | tee .. “We've Got The Boy’s Pep Club was something new this year. Any Junior or Senior boy could join, providing he agreed to purchase a navy T-shirt with Lyncs written in white across the front. Al- though the club disbanded early in the year, it provided some much- needed spirit for the Lyncs. The experiences of this year brought about anticipation of a more regulated and unified club in the future. iu0-8 aris ut @ E.De Young, Secretary, Miss Otter, Advisor; N.Timmer, President; Miss Haverhals, Advisor; N.Matheis, Vice President. That Winning Spirit!” Spirit was stressed this year and the BACK ROW: G.De Boer, B.Vos, J.De Young, R.Vander Griend, J. Vander Girl’s Pep Club was filled with it. Hoek. FOURTH ROW: B.Dotinga, J.Scheffer, E.Holleman, G.De Boer, N.Timmer, M.Roosendaal, M.Polinder. TH RD ROW: N.Van Weerdhuizen, Each member was allowed only two T.Huizenga, S.Timmer, K.De Vries, D.Roosma, L.Vanderpol. SECOND unexcused absences from all home ROW: T.Bieseuvel, L.Kiel, D.Terpstra, J.Vander Veen. FRONT ROW: K. games and it became mandatory for Koetje, B.Te Velde, B.Bode, K.Heutink. each member to wear her complete outfit to every game and to school on game days. The new and more en- forced rules provided additional unity and spirit in the Pep Club for 1970. Se aS: h ers: m nnem e effe . Ee Bah . Cheerleaders... Lyncs Have Freshmen Cheerleaders: STANDING: L.Boxum, E.Bosman, L.Kingma, L.Terpstra. KNEELING: B.Cook, D.Ter Wisscha. Power—Navy Power! J. V. Cheerleaders: J.De Hoog, C.Huisingh, M.Cook. Junior High Football Record 3 Wins - 3 Losses TEER First string, BACK ROW: L.Korthuis, D.Huizenga, K.Rutgers, R. Rupke. FRONT ROW: N.Kamphouse, L.Mans, L.Miller, V.Haak, | LYNGeN Wine ee aes ee eae 18 14 G.Van Boven, J.Bajema, V.Dykstra. Blaine .icaseh. ooekes.s oe ee 14 O Mt: Bakers: ius see ees 14 6 Merndianae.c see e eee eee 6 28 NookSack ts. 2 be seer ee ae 6 13 Concrete? 2. eee 6 25 Second string, BACK ROW: K.Libolt, J.Huleatt, R.Griepsma. Coached by Mr. Anton Mellema and Mr. FRONT ROW: E.Rozeboom, L.Scholten, L.Roorda, F.Roorda, T. Fred Ypma, the freshman football team DeHoos, J Berea tse struggled to remain in contention through- out the football season. Squad members spent many hours in wet and cold practice sessions. At the end of the season they had a 3 win--- 3 loss record and captured third place in What- com County League standings to reward their efforts. The experience gained will be put to good use on next year’s varsity squad. Third string, BACK ROW: G.Geleynse, R.Weg, E.Kok. FRONT ROW: D.Vander Hoek, M.Van Mersbergen, R.Winters, K.Vander Veen, B.Vanderpol, D .Kaemingk. | J.H. Football... . It’s Just a Beginning ) NE 26 Sk SE ER RE Ae RRR. Freshmen Basketball Record 9 Wins---3 Losses Opponent Meridian Concrete Mt. Baker Nooksack Blaine Meridian Concrete Mt. Baker Nooksack This year’s freshman basketball squad showed great promise. Coached by Mr. Anton Mellema, the team achieved a 9 win-3 loss record and captured the county co-champion- ship title. Once again, the experience gained will be valuable to next year’s J.V. and Varsity squads. BACK ROW: E.Rozeboom, H.Van Weerdhuizen, J.Bajema, P. Tiersma, N.Kamphouse, R.Rupke, Coach A.Mellema. FRONT ROW: G.Kooy, D.Huizenga, K.Rutgers, K.Libolt, D.Visser, L. Korthuis. Freshman Hoopsters Gain Experience Back row: J. Van Mersbergen, P.Tiersma, N.Kamphouse, V.Haak, H.Van Weerdhuizen, R. Rupke, A. Schuyleman, Coach S.VanderLaan. Front row: D.Elsbrie, D.Huizenga, K.Rutgers, R.Griepsma, V.Dykstra, F.Roorda, B.Kleinhuizen. Thursdays saw the freshman baseball team suited up and ready for another game. Coach- ed by Mr. Sid Vander Laan, the team achieved a 3 win---4 loss record throughout the sea- son. But more important than an impressive record, these young players gained some valuable experience which will be very use- ful on the varsity squad next year. Freshman Baseball Record 3 Wins--4 Losses Opponent Meridian Blaine Meridian Nooksack Mt. Baker Concrete Mr. Arvin Blankers once again coached the Junior High Track team this year. The eighth graders proved to be of great strength to the team’s A division and showed great promise for next year. Rec- � | ords were set in the county re. f s by the 440 and 880 relay teams. a ae Valuable talent will be brought Back Row: B.Assink, L.Vander Griend, L.Mans, D.Statema, J.Bajema, T. to the varsity squad next year Annema, J.Doesburg, J.DeVries, J.Berendsen, K.Libolt, J.Huleatt, L.Mil- by Pare ander G@rendeho ler, ERRozeboom, G.Kooy, Manager. Second Row: G.VanZanten, A.Zoe- rink, R.Scholten, P.DeJager, K.VanDyken, R.VanBovan, B.VanDyken, E. broke the freshman pole Weidenaar, C.Bratt, L.Korthuis, L.Annema, A.Vogel, Manager, Mr. A. vaulting record. Blankers, Coach. Front Row: A.Baron, M.VanderHage, D.Kaemingk, D. VanderHoek, C.Eshuis, R.DeVries, M.Terpsma, K.Wigboldy, P.Gibson, R.VanLoo. Junior High Track Sets New Records seer enrromroerepstomnoneenierene sie Homes “L’”: B.Kornelis, D.Boxum, C.Groen, L.Kiel, M.Bovenkamp, “C’’: F.Speelman, J.De Young, M.Roosendaal, M.Polinder, C.Vander Griend, E.Sebens, S.Timmer, H.Groen, J.Vander E.De Young, C.Bode, G.De Boer, L.Kok, R.Vander Griend, Hoek, J.Timmer, W-.Elenbaas, C.De Beeld, J.Oosterhof. C.Houg, K.Stap. Drill Team Marches On K.Stap, Drill Leader, DG.DeBoer, Assistant. FLAG CARRIERS: M.Polinder, C.Bode, K.Stap, G.De Boer, C.Groen, L.Kiel. Intramurals. ..Girls Kept in Shape N.Timmer, Intramurals Manager, T.Huizenga, Assistant. The girls at LCHS kept in shape by participating in the vigorous intramural program. The sports activities which provided fun and exercise for the girls included basketball, volleyball, bowling, softball, and others. By participating in these sessions each girl could earn points toward a school sweater. The rules governing this points system were changed this year so that. more points were required to initially obtain a sweater, but fewer were needed for additional letters. In this way the program remained competitive and challenging for each girl. Ze 0 = =e QZ = nf gE = a XQ Superintendent The year was 1970--- You might have added, A.D. According to the way time is reckoned, this isn’t the first 1970. There was a 1970 B.C., you know. Wonder what life was like in 1970 B.C.? Oh well, it doesn’t really matter. We live in 19702 A new decade! A new era? Some would have us think so, but already on January 1, 1970 the news wasn’t really that much better than it was on December 31, 1969. People laughed; people mourned; people loved; people hated; people rescued life; people took life---and the new decade looked mo- notonously like the preceding one. You know something else? Soon 1970 A.D. will have much in common with 1970 B.C. The verb “was” becomes the common denominator for 1970 B.C. and 1970 A.D. Both will soon be ‘was’ years---past--- gone---un-recallable. Does this depress you? Then read on. in God’s word there are some beautiful truths if you are one that becomes depressed with the fleetingness of time. Listen to | Peter 1:25, “The word of the Lord abides forever.’”” The decades come and go but not God’s word. Listen again to Psalm 31:15, ‘““My times are in Thy (God’s) hand.” Can you think of a better place for them? You know what time it is? 1970, yes, A.D., yes, but Hosea, a B.C. man wrote, ‘Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of steadfast love; break up the fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord that He may come and rain salvation upon you.” The year was 1970, but the word of the Lord abides forever. 1970 A.D. is only another year in God’s purposeful march through history. We are a year closer to Christ’s return, and then time will be no more. Romans 13 summarized it well: “You know what hour it is, how it is full time for you to wake from sleep.” For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone-- the day is at hand---. The year was 1970, but thank God the word of the Lord is forever. God bless you. STANDING: B.Bode, Asst. Sec., A.Van Dalfsen, P.Van- Treas., D.De Jong, Treas. SEATED: B.Bosman, J.Nyland, Vice- Zanten, C.Van Andel, L.Visser, D.De Boer, J.Heutink, Asst. pres., J.De Jong, Pres., L.Heeringa, Sec. SchoolBoard. Dedication and Efficiency The hiring of personnel, adopting and approving school policy, and maintaining a Christian atmosophere are just a few of the responsibilities of the twelve members of the school board. They are concerned with the entire educational enterprise which involves finances, equipment, building, and grounds. Being a member of the school board takes a great deal of time and dedication. It is a job that receives much criticism, but the members can also feel a sense of satisfaction in serving God. The annual staff would like to express their gratitude to the school board for a job well done. We also wish to acknowledge Mr. Marvin Vanderpol and the countless hours he has spent as principal. For many years he worked diligently on many tasks both large and small to keep LCHS running smoothly and efficiently. But even with his busy schedule, he always had time to chat should someone drop into his workstrewn office with something on their mind. To you, Mr. Vanderpol, a very sincere thank you. Arvin Blankers Bill De Hoog B.A. Western Washington State College, Advanced Math, B.A. Western Washington State College. State History, Algebra 1,II, Senior class advisor. Boy’s P.E. Teachers the Search Gerald Ebbers B.A. Dordt College. English Literature, American Literature, Freshmen class advisor. Adelene Haverhals Ann Heusinkveld B.A. Calvin College. Bookkeeping, Latin I, II, English I. Assistant Librarian Arthur Hof Rev. Jack Matheis B.A. Adams State College. Government, World History, A.B., B.D. Calvin College. Bible, Christian Prospective, World Problems, Freshmen class advisor. Reformed Doctrine. Guide in for Understanding Allen McKay B.A. Western Washington State College. Small Gas Engines, Farm Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Wood Shop, Freshmen class advisor. Marie Meenk Anton Mellema | BA., M.A. Western Washington State College. Typing, B.A. Western Washington State College. U.S. History, me Art. World Geography, Senior class advisor. K 4 Dy a] Dorothy Otter A.B. Western Washington State College. Girl’s P.E. Money Management, Bookkeeping, Advanced Typing. Collene Richendrfer B.S. University of Washington, B.A. Western Washington State College. Home Economics III, III. Edward Postma A.B. Calvin College. German 1,II Faculty... Back the | Allen Ramerman A.A. Laney College. Assistant Librarian. Larry Stegink B.A. Calvin College, M.S. Purdue University. Biology, Advanced Biology, Junior class advisor. Garris Timmer Del Vande Kerk B.A. Calvin College. Geometry, Chemistry, Sophomore B.A. Dordt College. Band, Choir, Chorus, Music Appre- class advisor. ciation. Efficient People Principal : Lawrence Vander Haak B.A. Calvin College, M.A. University of lowa. Counseling, Senior class advisor. Sid Vander Laan A.B. Calvin College, A.M. Western Michigan University. Church History, General Literature, Sociology, Sophomore Marvin Vanderpol class advisor. A.B.,M.A. Western Washington State College. Speech. Curtus Ver Steeg Fred Ypma B.A. Dordt College. Physics, General Science, B.S. Montana State University. Composition, Journalism, Science, Sophomore class advisor. Individual Reading, General English, Junior class advisor. Emma Zylstra Cornie Van Ry B.A. Western Washington State College. Librarian. Janitor. Hermina Werkema Dorothy Van Loo Office Clerk Bookkeeper. H. Haveman T. Te Selle H. Kobes F.Roosma Bus Drivers Make the Rounds A. De Vries N. Honcoop Neither rain nor sleet nor snow . Stopped the faithful bus drivers from delivering the students safely to school and home again. Each day the seven drivers bravely endured their routes complete with screaming kids and a flat tire once in a while. A hearty thank you goes to each one. E. Vander Mey aPORN RE Whe hee aka ile, ee FEE SO er aeete ts Be erect Ee ne TE TT TT ST ? B.Cook, Secretary; M.Scheffer, Treasurer; L.Kingma, ASB Representative; L.Korthuis, Vice President; V.Haak, Presi- dent; G.Kooy, ASB Representative. Freshmen. ..New Faces, Larry Annema Doug Bajema Ronald Baron Mark Bouma Calvin Bratt Barbara Cook Toby Annema James Bajema John Berendsen Lori Bouwman James Broersma Dorene De Beeld Brent Assink Dan Barnes Evelyn Bosman Linda Boxum Debbie Bryant Elaine De Heer ; at Ted De Hoog Charles De Waard Vernon Dykstra Margaret De Valois John Doesburg Paul Elgersma John De Vries Bernard Dykshoorn Yanny Faber New Places, New Experiences Rich Geertsma Teresa Groen Harold Heeringa Bonnie Hoekema Kathleen Kaemingk BobKleinhuizen Rudy Griepsma Glenda Groothuis Barry Heusinkveld David Huizenga Neil Kamphouse Kathleen Knutzen Ronald Groen Victor Haak Nadine Heutink Jeff Huleatt Linda Kingma Gregory Kooy Loren Korthuis Kathy Laninga Sandra Leenders Joan Lenssen Judy Scholten Arvin Schuyleman Kenny Libolt Kathy Moorlag Amy Nydam Floyd Roorda Kenny Maarhuis Leann Mulder Janet Oostra Larry Roorda Leroy Mans Marcia Negen Karl Peterson Larry Roosma Lynn Miller Doris Nonhoff Gene Pilon Eric Rozeboom Class‘ot 73s Susan Smith Alan Spoelstra Joan Stadt Daniel Statema Darlene Speelman Eugene Staal Albert Starkenburg Helen Stremler Rick Rupke Kevin Rutgers Marna Scheffer Carol Scholten Lorraine Terpstra Diane Ter Wisscha waite Pete Tiersma Judy Toth Loren VanderGriend Marlyce Vander Pol Jim Van Mersbergen Vicki VanWeerdhuizen Patti Timmer Gerrit VanBoven Marilyn Vanderhage __Lisa Van Dragt Lori Van Mersbergen _ Karla Vellema James Tjoelker Gary VanderGiessen Ronald VanderMeulen Jim Van Dyk Arlene V. Weerdhuizen KaraLeigh Vermeulen Kathleen Tjoelker © Audene VanderGriend Eileen VanderMey Vera Van Lohuizen Herman V. WeerdhuizenKathleen Vis It’s Just aBeginning David Visser Roger Visser Lorene Vos Richard Visser Alvin Vogel Jill Zylstra STANDING: D.Timmermans, ASB Representative; J.Visbeck, President; L.Meenderinck, Vice President; A.Sterk, ASB Representative. S TTI NG: P.Web, Secretary; A.Stremler, Treasurer. Sophomores Begin Terry Annema Greg Bode Steve Bosman Geralynn Bouwman Gary Buma Dale De Boer Susan Bell Phil Bogaard David Bouma Ron Broersma Gary Byma Judy De Hoog Charles Berendsen Dennis Bosman Louis Bouma Karen Brouwer Marilyn Cook Audrey De Jong Bis : $ J RRR | as Arnie DeKubber Bertha Denhartog Glen DeYoung Clifford Eshuis Mary Groen Arnie Hendricks Jane DeLange Jim Denhartog Hilda Dotinga Galen Eshuis John Haarsma Jean Hendricks Don DeLeeuw Dale DeWaard Carolyn Edwards Joyce Gibson Janet Hamstra Marlin Hendricks Their Second Active Year Crystal Hoekema Arnie Houg Karen Kaemingk Fred Kooistra Jane Kooy Frances Lautenbach Rachel Holleman Carol Huisingh Harlan Kiel Beverly Kooy Gary Korthuis Nancy Likkel Jean Honcoop Debbie Huizenga Dale Kingma Blaine Kooy Jane Kramer Lauren Meenderinck Starla Meyers Gary Migchelbrink Rachel Mulder Evelyn Nydam John Oosterhof Pete Oosterhof Herman Pelleboer Garris Plagerman Richard Postma Greta Roorda Jerry Roorda Raymond Roosma Richard Roosma Pete Scheenstra Thelma Scheenstra Betty Scholten Jack Scholten Karl Schouten Lois Schuyleman Joan Sebens Robert Segaar Shelly Smith Margaret Speelman Larry Stap Class of ’72 Finds Keith Te Selle John Te Velde Cynthia Steensma Alice Steiger Ardelle Sterk Arlene Stremler Glenda Stremler Margaret Strengholt Sheila Stremler Marlene Terpsma Darrel Timmer Gary Timmer rd Cornie Timmermans Olga Tolsma Gayle Vander Haak Sidney VanderMey _— Allen VanderVeen Rick VanderYacht Cora Tjoelker Doug VanAndel Jim VanDerLaan Janice VanderPol Duane VanderVeen = Stan VanDyk Earl Tjoelker Janice VanAndel Arvin VanderMey Patty VanderPol Renee VanderVeen Ken VanKooten Vicki Tjoelker Larry VanAndel Ron VanderMey Steve Vanderpol Ronald VanderVegt _—_Leta VanRy Peace in Sophomore Year James Visbeck Robert Visser Wilfred Vos Jerald Visser Wendy Visser Pat Weg Carol Wigboldy Joan Zylstra Marty Zylstra Absent: Nancy Ekkelkamp Sharlene Honcoop Martin Paul STANDING: B.Brink, President; R.De Boer, Vice President. SITTING: C.Groen, Secretary; K.De Hoog, ASB Represent- ative; C. Vander Griend, Treasurer; S.Timmer, ASB Representative. Juniors Join the August Berendsen Mary Bovenkamp Ruth Buys Gail De Boer Kent De Hoog Debi De Leeuw Tami Biesheuvel Delores Boxum George Byma Randy De Boer Susan De Hoog Orta Den Hartog Barbara Bode Bryan Brink Cindy De Beeld Anna Lee De Hoog Doris De Jong Elaine De Vries Karen DeVries Terry DeWaard Dick Dykstra Ray DeVries Ralph DeWitt Marlene Dykstra Brad DeWaard Sandra Dykman Rick Elenbaas Ranks of Upperclassmen Jim Feddema Dan Gibson Harlean Groen Danny Haan Linda Geleynse Carol Groen Sandi Groothuis Martha Haarsma Frances Gering Delores Groen Allen Haak Lois Heeringa Harvey Hendricks Mark Heutink Martha Hofman Dewey Honcoop Trudy Huizenga Anita Jacobson Wayne Kaemingk Robert Knutzen Dick Laninga Dave Meyers Joyce Ramerman Merwyn Rylaarsdam Linda Kiel Debbi Korevaar Doug Lankhaar Edith Mulder Floranne Roorda LeRoy Schloemer Stan Klein Beverly Kornelis Dan Leenders Ladene Nieuwendorp Debbie Roosma Marge Speelman Scott Kleinhuizen Joan Kortlever Nancy Matheis Joanne Nyland Gerald Rutgers Rea Speelman Class of 71... It Ron Staal Dale Ter Wisscha Keith Timmer Cindy VanderGriend — Frank VanderGriend Vonda VanderPol Ken Statema Linda Tiersma Susan Timmer Dennis VanderGriend Stan VanderPol Jean VanderVeen Jennie VanderVeen Ron VanLoo Pete VanWeerdhuizen Doug VanderWoude Ken VanMersbergen Clarence Veldman Swanny VanDyken Linda VanRy Florence Veldman Jay VanLant Harold V.Weerdhuizen Gertie Velthuizen Was a Very Busy Year Linda Vos Martha Vreugdenhil Gordon Wagter Dale Visser Mary Vreugdenhil Rick Weg Absent: Ray Dykshoorn Jim Geertsma John Tichelaar Masquerade Party... . Seniors in Disguise “Marsha Weg sure makes a good witch, doesn’t she?” ‘Marv Enfield should go on a diet--he’s getting fat!’ No, they don’t hate each other. The seniors are just Commenting on their costumes for the annual mas- querade party at the Burlington Roller Rink. After the party the entire class trooped down to Shakey’s for all the pizza they could eat. All the fun and laughter more than made up for the blisters and indigestion. Early Friday morning, May 8, three chartered buses full of sleepy but excited seniors left Lynden for a day of fun. Even the drizzling rain couldn't dampen their spirits. First on the agenda was a ferry ride to Bremerton and a tour of the Bremerton Naval Ship Yard. Next the seniors took a tour of the Underground City in Seattle. The evening brought a group of tired but happy seniors to the Seattle Colosseum where everyone enjoyed the Ice Follies. Baccalaureate... Our God Is Real Bethel Christian Reformed Church was the setting of the traditional Baccalaureate services for the 1970 gradu- ating class. Anita Jacobson sang ‘’Oh, Rest in the Lord”, and Mr. John VanderArk spoke on the class theme: Our God Is Real. And for the final time in their high school career the Seniors were reminded of God’s great power and how REAL Heis. After four years of study, the seniors finally put away their high school books and marched up the aisle to receive their diplomas. Keith VanderPol captured the goals and emotions of the graduates in his speech on the theme: Our God Is Real. Bob Libolt led the graduates in their class song, ‘’I Believe God Is Real.’ After many congratulations and tear- ful goodbyes, the graduates set out with God to new Horizons. B.Libolt, President, K.Vander Pol, Vice President. L.Kok, Treasurer. The seniors found it very difficult to accept the fact that they were leaving Lynden Christian behind. As they take a step into the future the seniors will always remember the friends, the experiences, the smiles, and the tears they shared to- gether at LCHS. Their last year brought the seniors closer together, and most of all, it brought them closer to God. They chose as their class motto ‘Our God Is Real.’” As they go their separate ways, leaving teachers, parents, and friends behind, the belief that God is real will firmly grip their hearts and lives. J.Oosterhof, Secretary | B.De Hoog, J.Roosma, ASB Representatives. Class Motto: ‘‘Our God Is Real” Class Song: ‘I Believe God Is Real’”’ Class Colors: Purple and Antique White Class Flowers: Purple Gladioli and Lavender Mums 88 Sadie Annema Mary Assink Scott Bajema Richard Biesheuvel Glen Blankers Sheila Blankers Cheryl Bode Duane Bode Keith Bode Vernon Boon Cornelius Douma John Dykman Michael Dykshoorn Dianna Dykstra Wilma Elenbaas Marvin Enfield Keith Bouma Nelva Bouma Fred Brandsma Delores Eshuis Trudy Geertsma Kathleen Gering Debbra Brink Sandra De Beeld Ronald De Boer Ruth Goudswaard Anjean Groothuis Elaine Hamstra Brent De Hoog Ruth De Jong Tennis De Jong Eileen De Young Jane De Young Barbara Dotinga Randy Heeringa Kathy Heutink Esher Holleman Robert Libolt Robert Matter Linda Meeboer Dale Kamps Laura Kiel Galen Koetje Kathlyn Koetje Jeffery Kok Linda Kok Ida Kooistra Brenda Kooy Byron Kooy Wendell Kooy Joan Kramer Robert Lenssen Rick Holleman Cobie Houg Jacob Huizenga Mary Meenk Ronald Mellema Donald Meyer Jane Scheffer Donald Scholten Esther Sebens . David Segaar Frances Speelman Karen Stap Dick Millenaar Dwayne Molendyk Gary Moorlag David Statema Peter Steiger Lois Stremler Betsy Mulder Thomas Negen Anna Nydam James Strengholt Sally Stuurmans Doris Terpstra Jeannette Oosterhof Stanley Pilon Marjorie Polinder Mary Ann Roosendaal Donald Roosma Joyce Roosma Sally Terpsma Beverly Te Volde Larry Ter Wisscha Mary Ann Van Lohuizen Dale Van Mersbergen Randall Van Sweden Harold Tolsma Rhonda Vander Griend Judith Vander Hoek Charlene Vander Pol Keith Vander Pol Linda Vanderpol Jennie Vander Veen Harold Vander Vegt Stanley Van Diest Melanie Van Dragt Robert Van Dyken Galen Van Dyken Jane Timmer Nancy Timmer Dorothy Tjoelker Femmie Van Weerdhuizen Nellie Van Weerdhuizen Sidney Veenbaas Clark Vellema Terry Veltkamp Elizabeth Vos Cornelious Vreugdenhil Henry Weg Marsha Weg Frank Zylstra Back Row: S.Pilon, L.Vanderpol, M.VanDragt, M.Polinder, F.Van Weerdhuizen, D.Scholten. Front Row: J.Oosterhof, M.Meenk, R.Houdswaard, J. DeYoung. Scholarships and Awards Calvin Alumni Scholarship: Marge Polinder, Melanie VanDragt, Don Scholten. Calvin Freshman Scholarship: Jeanette Oosterhof, Melanie VanDragt, Mary Ann VanLohuizen, Clark Vellema. Dordt Scholarship: Ruth Goudswaard. LCHS Alumni Scholarship: Linda Vanderpol. Kiwanis Scholarship: Ruth Goudswaard, Stan Pilon. Sol Lewis Scholarship: Stan Pilon. Bellingham Beauty School: Lois Stremler. MacDonald’s Beauty School: Femmie VanWeerdhuizen. Sumas American Legion Award: Jane DeYoung. Seattle Pacific College “Honors at Entrance”: Rhonda VanderGriend. Don Hoving Memorial: Melanie VanDragt. 99 Senior Index Sadie Annema Sades Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; Cheerleader 4; P.E. Assistant 4; Mission Club 4; German Club 2,3; Torch Club 3,4. Mary Joanne Assink Mary Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1: Madrigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; In- tramurals 1,2; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 3; Torch Club 2,3,4; Musical 4. Scott Allan Bajema Beebs Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Mad- rigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; Football 1; Basket- ball 1; Baseball 1,2; Play Cast 4; Musical 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3. Richard Allen Bieshauvel Rick Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; Vice President 3; “L’” Club 3,4; Football 1;-Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Cross Country 2,3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4. Glen Alan Blankers Gee Bee Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Vig- ilantees 4; German Club 2; ‘‘L’’ Club 4; Baseball 4; Track 1. Sheila Adair Blankers Sheila Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 3; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 3, 4; “L’ Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Mission Club 4; Torch Club 4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Assistant Teaching 4. Cheryl Ann Bode Cheryl Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Intramurals 1; Mission Club 3,4; Secretary 1,3; ASB Secretary 4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Duane Earl Bode Duane Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; German Club 2,3; Base- ball 1; Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2. Keith Alan Bode Keith Vigilantees 4; ASB Representative 2; ai Glubme2)3 4-aalorchme Clube s:4- Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Play Cast 4; Student Teaching 4. Vernon Jay Boon Vernon Boy’s Chorus 1; Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4;“‘L”’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. Keith Alan Bouma Keith Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Foot- ball 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. Nelva Margaret Bouma Nelva Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 4; Mission Club 4; Torch Club 2,3,4. Fred Marian Brandsma Brantz Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; P.E. Assistant 3; “‘L’’ Club 3,4; Baseball 3,4. Debbra Jean Brink Debbie Girl’s Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,4; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Play Cast 4. Sandra Sue De Beeld Sam Sehome 1,2; Girl’s Pep Club 3,4; Office Girl 3; Ushers Club 3; SAssistant Teaching 4. Ronald John De Boer Ron Boy’s Chorus 1; ‘L’’ Club 3,4; Foot- ball 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Brent William De Hoog Cracker Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2; Vigilantees 4; President 1; ASB Representative 4; ‘’L’’ Club 2,3,4; President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Ruth Elaine De Jong Ruth Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Madrigals 4; Choir 3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Secretary 2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Annual Staff 3,4; Mission Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; German Club 2,3; Treas- urer 3; Torch Club 2; Debate 3; Musical 4; Assistant Teaching 4. Tennis De Jong Tunis Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vice President 4; Camera Club 1,2,3; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2; Track 1,2,3; Play Cast 4. Eileen Mae De Young Eileen Girl’s Chorus 1; Advanced Girl’s Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Secretary 4; ‘“L’’ Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; German Club 3; Torch Club 2,3,4; Assistant Teaching 4. Jane Marlys De Young Jane Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’’ Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Hi Lite Staff 4; Office Girl 4; Mission Club 4; Ger man Club 3. Barbara Renita Dotinga Barb Girl’s Chorus 2; Pep Club 3,4; ‘‘L’” Club 3,4; P.E. Assistant 3,4; Intra- murals 2,3,4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 4; German Club 3. Cornelius Jan Douma Case Boy’s Chorus 1. John Albert Dykman John Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Track 1. Michael Henry Dykshoorn Mike Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; German Club 2,3; Torch Club 2,3,4. Dianna May Dykstra Dianne Girl’s Chorus 1; Advanced Girl's Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3. Wilma Joanne Elenbaas Wimpy Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 4; Ushers Club 3; Assistant Teaching 4. Marvin Dale Enfield Marv “L’’ Club 3,4; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1, 2;3,4- Track. Delores Eshuis Dee Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Librarian 4; Mission Club 4. Trudy Joan Geertsma Trudy Watson Groen 2; Tolt 3; P.E. Assistant 4. Kathleen Anne Gering Kath Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,3; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4. Ruth Ann Goudswaard Ruthie Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Office Girl 4; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4. Anjean Marcia Groothuis Jean Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Mission Club 4; German Club 3. Elaine Denise Hamstra Elaine Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 2,4; Torch Club 2,3,4. Randy Lee Heeringa Randy Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; “L’’ Club 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track A253; Kathy Renee Heutink Kath Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’’ Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 2,3,4; ASB Representative 3; ASB Treasurer 4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Esther Marie Holleman Esther Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Junior Girl’s Club eae Pepe Club 345.0 Le eClub P2,3,4: Cheerleader 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; Vice President 1; German Club 2. Rick Lane Holleman Rick Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Pres- ident 3; German Club 2; Vice President 2; ASB President 4; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. Cobie Martha Houg Patches Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3, 4; Drill team 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Librarian 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 2,3,4; German Club 2,3. Jacob Anthony Huizenga Jake Vigilantees 4; German Club 2,3; “L” Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. Dale Eugene Kamps Dale Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4. Laura Jean Kiel Laura Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; Girl’s “‘L’” Club 3,4; Drill team 3,4; Librarian 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Galen Howard Koetje Gigger Boy’s Chorus 1; Vigilantees 4; “L” Club 3,4; Football 1,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Kathlyn Margaret Koetje Kathy Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’”’ Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Mission Club 4; German Club 3. Jeffery Dale Kok Jeff Vigilantees 3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3; “L’”’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Cross Country 2. Linda Jean Kok Linda Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Mission Club 1,2,3,4. Treasurer 4; German Club 2; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Ida Kooistra Ida Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; German Club 2,3. Brenda Irene Kooy Brenda Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Vice President 1; President 2; Pep Club 3,4; Vice President 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Hi Lite Staff 4; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2,3; Secretary 2; Play Cast 4. Byron Glenn Kooy By Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Annual Staff 2,3; Camera Club 2,3; German Club 2; Football 1; Track 1. Wendell Duaine Kooy Wendell Track 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4. Joan Carol Kramer Joan Girl’s Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,4; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Play Cast 4. Robert Lee Lenssen Bob Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; “L’’ Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Teachers Assistant 4. Robert Dale Libolt Bob Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Vigilantees 4; Hi Lite Staff 4; President 2,4; Treasurer 1; ASB Vice President 3; ‘‘L’’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Play Cast 4; Musical 3,4. Rogert Eugene Matter Bob Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Vice President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Linda Jean Meeboer Linda Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 3,4; Choir 3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3; Mission Club 1,2,3; German Club 2,3; Play Cast 4; Musical 3,4. Mary Grace Meenk Mary Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Office Girl 4; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3. Ronald Allen Mellema Ron Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Band 2,3,4. Donald Wayne Meyer Don Boy’s Chorus 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. Dick Leonard Millenaar Dick Mt. Vernon High 1,2,3. Dwayne Pierce Molendyk Moe Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Basketball 1; Teacher’s Assistant 1 Gary Curtis Moorlag Gar Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2; Vigilantees 4; “L’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Cross Country 2,3,4. Betsy Elaine Mulder Betsy Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Librarian 4; Mission Club 4; German Club 3. Thomas Dean Negen Tom Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Vigilantees 4; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Cross Country 2,3,4; Musical 3,4; Golf 3. Anna Melissa Nydam Ann Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 4; German Club 3,4. Jeannette Oosterhof Jeannette Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 4; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 4; Mission Club 4; Secretary 4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Assistant Teaching 4. Stanley Jay Pilon Stan Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; Annual Staff 4; Mission Club 3,4; “‘L’’ Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2; Football manager 3,4; Track manager 1,2,3. Marjorie Mae Polinder Marge Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Advanced Girl’s Chorus 2; Junior Gril's. Clubs ie? Pea Club 234-5 Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; German Club 3; Play Cast 4; Assistant Teaching 4. Mary Ann Roosendaal Mary Ann Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Mad- rigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’’ Club 4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Mission Club 4; German Club 3; musical 3,4. Donald Steven Roosma Rosey Boy’s Chorus 1. Joyce Ann Roosma Joyce Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; Drill Team 3; Cheerleader 4; Annual Staff 3; Office Girl 4; Mission Club President 4; ASB Representative 4; Assistant Teaching 4. Jane Eileen Scheffer Jane Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; “1” Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; German Club 2. Donald James Scholten Don Boy’s Chorus 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; German Club 3; ‘’L” Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Play Cast 4. Esther Marie Sebens Leeva Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’’ Club 4; Drill Team 4; P.E. Assistant 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Hi Lite Staff 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; German Club 2,3; Play Cast 4. David John Segaar Puff Manhattan Christian School 1; Vigi- lantees 4; “L’ Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2,3; Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3; Teacher’s Assistant 4. Frances Shirley Speelman Fran Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Hi Lite Staff 3,4; Office Girl 4; Club 3; Mission Club 3,4; Torch Club 2; Musical 4. Karen Jean Stap Snap Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 4; Choir 3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Leader 4; Intramurals 1; Hi Lite Staff 3,4; Editor 4; Torch Club 2,3,4. David Allen Statema Dave Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; German Club 2,;37'“L” @ub 2;3,4; Football 1; Track 1,2; Play Cast 4; Musical 3,4. Peter James Steiger Pete Boy’s Chorus 1; Vigilantees 4; “L” Club 3,4; Science Club 1; Basketball 1; Track 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4. Lois Eileen Stremler Lois Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; In- tramurals 1,2; Office Girl 4; ASB Re- presentative 1; German Club 2. James Arthur Strengholt Jim Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Mad- rigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,3,4; Musical 4. Sally Renee Stuurmans , Sal Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Intramurals 1,2; Mission Club 4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4. Doris Mae Terpstra Doris Girl’s Chorus 1; Advanced Girl's Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; “L’’ Club 3,4; Vice President 3; Drill Team 3; Cheerleader 1,4; P.E. Assistant 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Hi Lite Staff 3,4; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 2; German Club 2,3. Sally Ann Terpsma Sal Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2; Mission Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4. Ushers! Beverly Ruth Te Velde Bev Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “1” Club 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2,3; Treasurer 3; Assistant Teaching 4. Larry Gene Ter Wisscha ; Bird Hi Lite Staff 1; Football 2; Basketball 2; Baseball 2. Jane Lenora Timmer Jane Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Junior Girl’s Club 1, 2; Pep Club 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Intra- murals 1,2,3,4; Hi Lite Staff 4; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2,3; Play Cast 4; Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2. Nancy Jane Timmer Nanc Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; President 4; “L” Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2; Intra- murals 1,2,3; Manager 4; Librarian 4; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; German Club 2,3; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1. Dorothy Ann Tjoelker Dorothy Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4. Harold Tolsma Harry Mt. Vernon High 2; Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Vigilantees 4; ‘’L” Club 3,4; Track 3,4. Rhonda Kay Vander Griend Rhonda Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L” Club 4; Drill Team 3,4; P.E. Assistant 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Hi Lite Staff 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Editor 4; Mission Club 2,3,4; Secretary 2; German Club 3; Torch Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. Judith Marre Vander Hoek Judy Girl’s Chorus 1; Advanced Girl's Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Secretary 3; ‘“L’’ Club 4; Drill Team 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Hi Lite Staff 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Camera Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; ASB Representative 2; German Club 2, 3; Play Cast 4. Charlene Joy Vander Pol Char Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 3; German Club 2. Keith Arlan Vander Pol Keith Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Boy’s Pep,Club 4; President 4; Camera Ss Club 1,2; Mission Club 3,4; Vice President 4; German Club 2,3; Track 1,2,3; Play Cast 4. Linda Kay Vanderpol Linda Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Madrigals 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s’ Club” 1,2 .Pep Club °3,4; “L”’ Club 2,3,4; Intramurals 1; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2,3; Debate 2377 Play §.Cast 45): Musical” 1 3,4; Teacher’s Assistant 4. Jennie Carol Vander Veen Jen Girl’s Chorus 1,2; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; “L’”’ Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Ushers Club 3; German Club 2. Harold Martin Vander Vegt Harold Mount Vernon High School 1. Stanley Merle Van Diest Clyde Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2; ASB Representative 1; Vice President 2; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4. Melanie Ruth Van Dragt Melanie Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; “L’” Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; German Club 3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Assistant Teaching 4. Robert Wayne Van Dyken Bob German Club 3; “L’ Club 3,4; Track 12-33 Band) 2: Galen Lee Van Dyken Galen Football 1,2; Track 1; Band 1; Teachers Assistant 4. Mary Ann Van Lohuizen Pickles Girl’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club’ 3; German Club 2; Torch Club 2,3,4. Dale Allen Van Mersbergen Dale Basketball 1; Track 1. Randall George Van Sweden Randy Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Boy’s Pep Club 4; Vigilantees 4; German Club 1. Femmie Grace Van Weerdhuizen Femmus Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 2,3; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 3,4; German Club 2. Nellie Van Weedhuizen Nel Girl’s Chorus 1; Junior Girl’s Club 1, 27 Pep: Club’ 3,4; “L” Club’ 3 4 In- tramurals 1,2,3; Hi Lite Staff 3,4; Office Girl 4; Librarian 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 1,2,3,4; German Club 2; Torch Club 2,3,4. Sidney S. Veenbaas Sid Fraser Valley Christian High 1; Abbots- ford Christian High 2. Clark Wayne Vellema Clark Madrigals 4; Choir 4; Vigilantees 4; “L” Club 3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Science Club 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Track 2; Play Cast 4; Musical 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Teacher’s Assistant 4. Terry Bruce Veltkamp Rate Boy’s Chorus 1; Chapel Choir 1; Choir 2,3,4; Vigilantees 4; Hi Lite Staff 4; German Club 3; “L’’ Club 2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Track 2,3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Band 1. Elizabeth Vos Betty Girl’s Chorus 2; Junior Girl’s Club Le Pep? 400-34; L Club 4: PE. Assistant 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Office Girl 4; Ushers Club 3; Mission Club 4; German Club 2,3; Assistant Teaching 4. Cornelious Vreugdenhil Cornie “L” Club 3,4; Football 3,4. Henry John Weg Peck ASB Representative 3; Torch Club 2,3, 4; Football 1; Track 1; Cross Country 2; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3. Marsha Gail Weg Marsh Girl’s Chorus 1; Pep Club 3,4; Intra- murals 1,2; Librarian 3; Mission Club 1, 2,3,4; German Club 2; Torch Club 2,3,4. Frank Zylstra Frank Band 1,2,4; Pep Band 4. Senior Parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Annema Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Assink Mrs. Sue Bajema Mr. and Mrs. Rich Biesheuvel Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Blankers Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blankers Mr. and Mrs. William Bode Mr. and Mrs. Tuenis Bode Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bode Mr. and Mrs. Thys Boon Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bouma Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bouma Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brandsma Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brink Mr. and Mrs. John R. De Beeld Mr. and Mrs. John De Boer Mr. and Mrs. Bill De Hoog Mr. and Mrs. Lue De Jong Mr. and Mrs. Jim De Jong Mr. and Mrs. Edward De Young Mr. and Mrs. Donald De Young Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dotinga Mr. and Mrs. Dave Douma, Sr. Mrs. Johanna Dykman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dykshoorn Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dykstra Mr. and Mrs. James Elenbaas Mr. and Mrs. Pete Enfield Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eshuis Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geertsma Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gering Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goudswaard Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goothuis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamstra Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heeringa Mr. Ron Heutink Mr. and Mrs. Vic Blumanthal Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holleman Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Houg Mr. and Mrs. Don Huizenga Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Kamps Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kiel Mr. and Mrs. Howard Koetje Mr. and Mrs. Ben Koetje Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kok Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Kok Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kooistra Mr. and Mrs. John Kooy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kooy Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kooy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Len Lenssen Mr. and Mrs. Willis Libolt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Matter Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Meeboer Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meenk Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mellema .and Mrs. Pete Speelman .and Mrs. Jake Stap .and Mrs. Bernard Stetema Mr. and Mrs. Andy Vander Veen Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vander Vegt Mrs. Hazel Van Diest Mr. and Mrs. Pete Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Len Millenaar Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Molendyk Mr. and Mrs. John Moorlag Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mulder Rev. and Mrs. Donald Negen Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nydam Mr. and Mrs. John Oosterhof Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pilon Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Polinder Mr. and Mrs. John Roosendaal Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roosma Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roosma Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scheffer Mr. and Mrs. John Scholten Mr. and Mrs. John Sebens Mr. and Mrs. Ray Segaar . and Mrs. Bernard Steiger Mr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Van Dragt .and Mrs, Maurice Stremler Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van Dyken .and Mrs. Larry Strengholt Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Van Dyken .and Mrs. Pete H. Stuurmans Mr. and Mrs. William Van Lohuizen .and Mrs. Edwin Terpstra Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Mersbergen .andMrs,EdwardTerpsma Mr. and Mrs. George Van Sweden . and Mrs. Herman C. Te Velde Mr. and Mrs. Herman Van . and Mrs, Gerald Ter Wisscha Weerdhuizen .and Mrs, John A. Timmer Mr. and Mrs. Phil Van Weerdhuizen .and Mrs. Harvey Timmer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Veenbaas .and Mrs. Charles Tjoelker Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vellema .and Mrs. John Tolsma Mr. and Mrs. Jack Veltkamp .and Mrs. Gerrit Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. John Vos . and Mrs. Jude Vander Hoek Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vreugdenhil . and Mrs. Lyle Vander Pol Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weg .and Mrs. Henry Vander Pol Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weg, Jr. .and Mrs. Marvin Vanderpol Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zylstra Senior Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. John Sebens Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Brower Phil Van Weerdhuizen Jerry Eshuis Mrs. Wilma De Waard Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Te Selle Howard Vande Kieft Henry Duim Mr. and Mrs. Arie Honcoop Mr. and Mrs. Ben Koetje Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vander Yacht Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Buma Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schouten Mr. and Mrs. William Van Wyk Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Vander Mey Mr. and Mrs. John Helder Mr. and Mrs. Donald De Jong Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Statema Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Andel Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Herringa Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. De Jong Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roorda Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Terpstra Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kok Mr. and Mrs. William Roosma Mr. and Mrs. Ben Boxum Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kok Mr. and Mrs. Al Sebens Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lenssen Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamstra Mrs. Hazel Van Diest Mr. and Mrs. John Roosendaal Mr. and Mrs. Doug Van Lant Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blankers Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scholten Mr. and Mrs. Ray Knutzen Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feller Mr. and Mrs. R. Vander Veen Mr. and Mrs. Edward De Young Mr. and Mrs. Albertus Haak Mr. and Mrs. Martin Houg Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roosma Mr. and Mrs. Ray De Vries Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roosma Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bouma Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Bode Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kornelis Mr. and Mrs. Bastian Scholten Mr. and Mrs. Hershel De Vries Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tiersma Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyk Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Polinder Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. B. Meenderinck Mrs. J.K. Van Baalen Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Buys Mr. and Mrs. John Brands Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zylstra Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stremler Mr. and Mrs. Jake De Waard Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haan Mr. and Mrs. Jake Starkenburg Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stremler Mr. and Mrs. George Rozeboom Mr. and Mrs. Jake Vos James Bajema Acknowledgements The Excelsior staff of 1970 wishes to thank all who contributed to the success of this annual. Special thanks to Mr. Hof, our advisor, Mr. Bean of the American Yearbook Company, Harta Studios Inc., and our sponsors. We are deeply grateful for the help and guidance given us in the production of this annual. a = af = _ RE et at 5 See ae is igi a : a saad Pye = ae Rho, ia se Sat