Lynden Christian School - Excelsior Yearbook (Lynden, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1971 volume:

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These pages hold some of the laughter, the tears, the joys, and the sorrows of the year 1971. They are a collection of thoughts, pictures, and mem- ories to be reminised over through the passing ages. Although there is no specific theme to this years EXCELSIOR we have more or less tried to “Tell It Like It Is.’ There is a prevailing tone of the unity given to us by Christ. Each person, while retaining his individuality, has contributed some more than others to leaving his special mark on the lives of others. Each person has a responsi- bility to himself, his fellow man, and to his God. As was stated by John Donne, “‘No man is an island entirely of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main...Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in man- kind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities 25 .« oi 2s eee eee ee Organizations 9.4. nsec jae ee ee ee eet Athletics 42.209 ac pe ee AGMinistFation 6.5 fe he occ ee eee ee eT Underclassmen =... 3. 3 Se ee eee SENIOUS sees ks np cae oe ee an Se ee LSERRER INC ee See We, the Excelsior Staff, Dedicate This 1971 Excelsior to You, Miss Zylstra Forty-seven years may seem quite a long period of time for most of us. Yet, as the years went by, Miss Zylstra has put forth a lot of precious time and talent into her services at L.C.H.S. We thank God that He has given her these years at L.C.H.S. and hope she has enjoyed them. We hope that as you look back on those years, Miss Zylstra, you may recall the wonderful times, the trials and experiences in your services here. We pray that God will continue to bless you through the rest of your years. To you, Miss Zylstra Thank-you from the Students of ECGHsS: ee gee Tee fe 1 — re © io O Y) � = 12; ae o LL) ioe ee i a ERAT 2eace¢ METIAN Eg Is God Speaking at LCS Twice a week the student body was seen assembled in the chapel. Through the ser- vices of many students, teachers, ministers, and concerned individuals each student received the opportunity to worship together and listen to God speaking at | bel G4 ss Bho Did these services go unheeded? Was Chapel time just worthless? No! We don’t believe it was! God was really there. He could be seen guiding the mighty Lyncs to their six-place State victory. He was seen in the results of a fantastic spring Re- treat. Yes, God was there at L.C.H.S.—but not only was He seen in the good times. We all went through the bad ones, too, and God could be seen then also. Perhaps at the time we really didn’t see Him or understand why things had to be the way they were, but He, was still there guiding, protecting, and comforting. Yes, we do believe God does speak at L.C.H.S. and we feel He will continue to do so. Truely, God does speak at L.C.H.S. A.S.B. Assembly Arnie Hendricks will be the new President. Rick Vander Yacht will help out as the Vice President, while Karen Kae- A splash of paint, slogans, skits, and speeches rang through mingk handles the money, and Cynthia Steensma the minute the halls of L.C.H.S. as a part of the annual election week book. Many long hours of both pleasure and hard work are activities. This student government, one of the many fascits ahead of the newly elected officers for the 1971-1972 school of L.C.H.S. school life, has once again changed hands. year. ar 1XeT The M = © = = it Frosh In Rem eae “The Mouse That Roared”’ GLORIANA THE TWELFTH TULLY BASCOM Gail De Boer Mary Bovenkamp Linda Geleynse Carol Groen Sue Timmer Debbie Roosma Tami Biesheuvel Linda Kiel Linda Vos Cindy Vander Griend Rea Speelman Orta Den Hartog Nancy Matheis Doris DeJong Delores Boxum Floranne Roorda Karen De Vries Bev Kornelis Cindy De Beeld Tully Bascom Bryan Brink Count Mountjoy Gerald Rutgers David Benter Dave Meyers Bob Knutzen Randy DeBoer President Brad DeWaard General Snippet Dick Laninga Will Tatum Jay Van Lant Tom Mulligan Ken Statema Four Soldiers Rick Elenbaas Ray De Vries Scott Kleinhuizen Ken Van Mersbergen Maria Rainer Sister Bertha Sister Margaretta Mother Abbess Sister Sophia Captain Von Trapp “The Sound of Music’”’ Jane De Lang Linda Kiel Leta Van Ry Lois Schuyleman Gerald Rutgers Ron Van Loo Ardelle Sterk Vicki Tjoelker Rick Vander Giessen Cathy De Jong Larry Vander Pol Barb Mellema Barb Van Zanten Karrin Zylstra Lauren Meenderinck Anita Jacobson Dave Meyers Randy De Boer Geralyn Bouwman Jay Van Lant Tami Biesheuvel Marge Speelman Dick Laninga Irene Kingma Kathy Vander Griend Karen Kaeminghk Alice Steiger Cindy De Beeld Kathy Kaemingk Linda Kingma Barb Bode THE VON TRAPP FAMILY After long months of planning, the Juniors invited the Seniors to the annual Junior- Senior Banquet under the theme, ‘“‘We’ve Only Just Begun.”’ Arnie brightened the evening with his jokes and other entertainment included the read- ing of the wills and prophecies, a series of slides about the Seniors, and several num- bers by the Sehome Swing Choir. It was a very enjoyable evening and a re- minder and challenge for the lives ‘‘We’ve Only Just Begun” in the service of our Lord. Sage ‘co = ON D) aa —_ NM = — , == = S «D) We’ — oO Om cs qe) aa ae) = Ss oF oO A. ey ee ‘’Lyncs for All Seasons”’ ““Lyncs for all Seasons’? was the theme for the All Sports Banquet honoring Lyncs athletes. Mr. Ebbers expressed his wit as master of ceremonies. Decorations on the walls showed the seasons of all the sports and the names of the athletes who participated. On the tables were the decorated tennis shoes, track shoes, football and baseball spikes of faithful Lyncs. For the first time Coach Otter honored girl athletes at the annual banquet. Coaches presented awards to outstanding athletes and Haines Faye presented the Darigold Award. : Ce ie ee Scamationiie, BACK ROW: Mr. Del Vander Kerk, M.Bovenkamp, J.Heuleatt, C. Segaar, W.Kaemingk, K.Knutzen, R.Elenbaas)s SECOND ROW: B. Edwards, B.Negen, G.Pilon, R.Roosma, D.Gibson, J.Visbeek. THIRD Bode, J.De Lang, T.Scheenstra, M.Negen, J.Bajema, N.Matheis, K. ROW: J.Sebens, E.De Heer, J.Peel, M.Hamstra, B.Vander Veen, S. Kaemingk, E.Weidenaar, R.Van Loo, G.Geleynse, D.Kaemingk, B. Heutink, C.Statema, J.Bajema, R.Holleman, S.Vander Pol, K.Stap, Vander Pol, S.Roosma, C.Scholten, D.Laninga. FIRST ROW: J.Van D.Nonhof, S.Holleman, J.Berendsen, M.Voskuilen, L.Roosma. B. Andel, K.Vellema, B.Scholten. an Student Director: Jim Visbeek. | Director: Mr. Del Vander Kerk. Forty-nine students combining their mu- sical talents and cooperation under the leadership of an able director, pleased many audiences this year in the concert band. Director, Mr. Del Vande Kerk, and the band displayed their talents on many occasions, including the Fall Concert, Christmas Con- cert, Musicale, and the Spring Concert. They also added spirit at the Lync’s foot- ball and basketball games as a Pep Band. BACK ROW: R.Roosma, P.Scheenstra, K.VanKooten, J.VanLant, A.Steiger, L.Schuyleman, L.VanAndel, M.Rylaarsdam, E.Roze- boom. SECOND ROW: G.Bouwman, N.Likkel, G.DeYoung, L. Kiel, S.Kleinhuizen, M.Scheffer, K.Kaemingk, M.Bovenkamp, B.Assink, C.DeBeeld, S.Vander Pol, P.Weg, D.Nonhoff. SECOND ROW: G.Rutgers, K.Koops, C.Bratt, A.Jacobson, G.Pilon, M. Vanderhage, K.Statema, F.Vander Griend, L.Mulder, D.Van Andel, K.Kaemingk, R.De Boer, L.Kingma, A.Schuyleman. FRONT ROW: L.Vos, L.Meenderinck, L.Van Ry, K.Peterson, S.Meyers, J.Tjoelker, A.Sterk, G.Vander Giessen, L.Nieuwendorp, B.Segaar, V.Tjoelker, C.Timmerman, J.DeLange. CHOIR OFFICERS: J.Van Lant, C.Timmermans, G.Rutgers, C.De Beeld. j 7 s W BACK ROW: L.Schuyleman, K.De Hoog, R.De Boer, C.Timmermans, B.Segaar, B.Bode. THIRD ROW: L.Van Ry, K.Statema, B.Assink, J.Van Lant, P.Weg. SECOND: ROW: J.De- Lang,G.Rutgers, L.Meenderinck, M.Bovenkamp. FRONT ROW: L.Kiel, A.Jacobson. Choir and Madrigals BACK ROW: D.De Boer, B.Matheis, C.Van Dalfsen, S.Roosendaal, B.Heeringa, J.Peel, V.Roosma, M.Lanklaar, T.Van Aalsburg, B.Van- der Pol, D.Zwyns, C.Schuitema, S.Heutink, L.Molendyk, L.Kok, J. Stremler, M.Heeringa, M.Hampstra, D.Meyers. THIRD ROW: M. Van Mersbergen, J.Bajema, J.Bovenkamp, P.Gibson, R. Vander Giessen, J.Berendsen, C.Vander Mey, K.Vander Griend, C.Vander Pol, S.Hel- der, K.De Vries, K.Griepsma, C.Vander Meulen, D.Likkel, B.Te Velde, A.Van Dyken, R.Van Boven, P.McCoy, S.Holleman. SECOND ROW: T.Kleinhuizen, K.Stap, B.Nieuwendorp, J.Huleatt, A.Annema, T.Ham- ming, J.Tjoelker, W.Vander Pol, L.Silvis, P.Brat, S.Roosma, L.Van Dellen, E.De Raad, A.De Vries, C.Eshuis, G.Beanblossom, F.Tjoelker, R.Ter Wisscha. FIRST ROW: K.Honcoop, S.Bos, B.Negen, D.Van Ry, C.De Jong, J.Edwards, H.Bierlink, A.Baron, R.Kortus, C.Vander Veen, S.Jongsma, V.Veltkamp, I.Kingma, B.Likkel, J.Weg, L.Gelenyse. Freshman Chorus Director: Mr. Del Vander Kerk i. eres i HEED eo TEN Debate: SEATED: Mr. M.Vander Pol, L.Vander Griend, S.Van Zanten, D.Laninga. STANDING: D.Bryant, L.Van Dragt, M.Vander Pol. Debate and Torch Club BACK ROW: B.Bode, C.Steensma, L.Schuyleman, N.Matheis, T. OND ROW: J.Van Andel, M.Strengholt, S.Stremler, L.Keil, C. Vander |Scheenstra, H.Dotinga, J.Sebens, G.De Boer, A.Steiger, K.Kaemingk. Griend, A.Jacobsen, C.Groen, P.Weg, S.Timmer, C.De Beeld. FIRST THIRD ROW: F.Vander Griend, J.Visbeek, K.De Hoog, R.De Boer, ROW: M.Groen, C.Hoekema, G.Stremler, C.Tjoelker, V.Vander Pol, D.Leenders, J.Te Velde, W.Vos, B.Brink, K.Timmer, B.Knutzen. SEC- W.Visser, S.Meyers, M.Cook, L.Vos, J.De Hoog, Rev. J.Matheis. ee eee F LTT Tere eT Ck eee STANDING: G.Timmer, B.Brink, M.Cook, C.Vander Griend, D. D.Roosma, D.De Jong, G.Roorda, R.Mulder. FRONT ROW: Advisor, Meyers, B.Knutzen, C.De Beeld, K.De Hoog. SEATED: B.Kornelis, Mr. Yoma, Editor, G.De Boer, Asst. Editor, J. Visbeek. Hi Lite Staff Editor, Gail De Boer, Advisor, Mr. Yoma, Asst. Editor, J. Visbeek. Advisor, Mr. Yoma. Assignments ... interviews ... write story proofread ... “‘Where’s the dummy copy of Gail’s editorial” ... “Help layout page 2” ... go to the Tribune every third Wednesday ... good stories and bad ... ink and scotch tape ... all part of this past years Hi Lite. Asst. Editor: A.Sterk. Advisor: Mr. A.Hof. Editor: L.Geleynse. Annual Staff: SITTING: L.Vander Griend, J.Kooy, R.DeWitt, T.Biesheu- vel, R.DeBoer, L.Geleynse, A.Sterk, P.Vander Pol, K.Kaemingk. STAND- ING: S.DeHoog, C.Vander Griend, C.DeBeeld, B.Knutzen, L.Vos, J.Se- bens, Mr. A.Hof. Photographers: J.Kooy, T.Biesheuvel, L.Vander Griend, R.DeWitt. xcelsior Staff ““Tells Literary Staff: K.Kaemingk, C.DeBeeld, R.DeBoer. Business Mangers: B.Knutzen, L.Vos. 1It Like It Is”’ Typists: STANDING: S.DeHoog, J.Sebens. SEATED: P.Vander Pol, C.Vander Griend. Capturing the memories of the 1970- 1971 school year proved to be a very challenging and often hectic task for all members of the Annual Staff. The photographers spent many hours getting that perfect picture, while the Lit. Staff exercised their writing genius in describing the action of the year. Putting to use the skills gained in typing class, the typists put in legible articles the effort of the Lit Staff, while the Business Managers were as- suring the financial success of our year-book. We hope we have combined the days of school, the nights of fun, and all your special moments into these few pages. BACK ROW: D.Hendricks, V.Veltkamp, C.Steensma, N.Matheis, B.Knutzen, L.Korthuis, K.Timmer, A.Hendricks, B.Brink, K.DeHoog. L.Geleynse, C.Groen, B.Cook, G.Timmer. FRONT ROW: J.Huleatt, Absent: B.Vander Pol. Student Council Providing leadership for a busy student body, was the student council headed by President, Kent De Hoog, Every week the student council met, keeping it’s finger on the pulse of the student body, giving leadership and financial support to the activities at L.-C.H.S. We com- mend them for a job well done. A.S.B. Officers: B.Brink, V. Pres., C.Groen, Sec., L.Geleynse, Treas., K.De Hoog, Pres. | a i | Vigilantes TOP ROW: G.Rutgers, P.Van Weerdhuizen, D.Vander Griend, S.Kleinhuizen, M.Heutink. MIDDLE ROW: D.Haan, D.Lankhaar, S.Vander Pol, J.Van Lant. FIRST ROW: K.Statema, D.Laninga, F.Vander Griend, B.Knutzen. Ushers STANDING: J.Vander Pol, J.Hamstra, N.Ekkelkamp, O.Tolsma, B.Kooy, J.Gibson, A.Stremler, ; S.Smith. SEATED: G.Vander Haak, G.Roorda, J.Zylstra, C.Tjoelker, M.Groen. Advisor: Miss Emma Zylstra. + S.Smith, F.Veldman, V.Tjoelker, G.Roorda, D.Groen, G.Velthuizen, J. Hendricks, H.Dotinga, O.Tolsma, J.Vander Veen Office Assistants - Librarians Mr. Hofman, L.Mulder, K.Moorlag, G.Velthuizen, J.Ramerman, Miss E.Zylstra SAS IIL German Club Officers: Mr. E.Postma, R.Speelman, M.Rylaarsdam, G.Rutgers German Club - Reach Out Clu Reach Out Officers: C.Huisingh, T.Biesheuvel, S.Timmer, Rev. J.Matheis BACK ROW: B.Bode, D.Roosma, G.De Boer, L.Geleynse, N.Matheis, visor, Miss Otter, M.Cook, M.Bovenkamp, A.Jacobson, K.De Vries, A. T.Huizenga, P.Weg, S.Van Dyken, T.Biesheuvel. FIRST ROW: Ad- Stremler, J.De Hoog, C.Huizing. Girls ““L”’ and Pep Clubs Pep Club Officers: Miss Otter, L.Keil, L.Vos, Miss Haverhals, D.Boxum. i Boy’s “L” Club De Boer, A.Hendricks. P.Scheenstra, K.Van Kooten, J.Van Lant, R.De Vries, R.Vander Yacht, G.Rutgers. FIRST ROW: L.Meenderinck, B. Knutzen, W.Kaemingk, B.Brink, D.Gibson, A.Berendson, R.Van Loo, K.De Hoog, K.Timmer, R.Elenbaas, K.Statema. BACK ROW: Advisor; Mr. Mellema, D.Laninga, F.Vander Griend, | C.Timmermans, B.Kooy, D.Vander Woude, D.Lankhaar, S.Vander Pol, D.Vander Veen, G.Buma, B.Segaar, D.Meyers, Advisor; Mr. De Hoog. SECOND ROW: D.Vander Griend, S.Kleinhuizen, D.Haan, R. Ecology Club Advisor; Mr. Ebbers, M.Cook, L.Vos, D.Huizenga, B.Den Hartog, E.Nydam, G.De Boer, J.Kooy, B.Matheis, P.Weg, S.Van Zanten, S.Timmer, C.Vander Pol, C.Hoekema, Advisor, Mr. Kredit. FRONT ROW: D.Laninga, S.Kleinhuizen, B.Brink, D.Gibson, D.Leenders, R.De Witt, R.De Boer, D.Vander Woude, K. Statema, G.Rutgers, L.Vander Griend. Absent: Mr. Hof. ae aE BACK ROW: L. Korthuis, L. Miller, W. Kaemingk, M. Heutink, K. Van K. Statema, D. Vander Veen,R. Rupke, J. Broersma, G. Buma, D. Meyers. Kotten, V. Haak, B. DeWaard, A. Berendsen, S. Vander Pol, A. Hend- FRONT ROW: A. Vander Mey, R. Elenbaas, C. Timmermans, K. De ricks, G. Korthuis, J. Berendsen, K. Rutgers. MIDDLE ROW: D. Huiz- Hoog, F. Roorda, A. Schuyleman, R. Van Loo, R. Vander Yacht, K. Tim- enga, B. Brink, J. Bajema, B. Kooy, S. Kleinhuizen, B. Visser. W. Vos, mer, D. Haan, B. Segaar-Manager. Football | Turnout began in August with new enthusiasm as the Lyncs looked forward to playing in their new stadium; the largest in the league. With many Letterman back and a great coach to back them, the team kept one eye on the championship as they started off the season with no losses. Injuries soon took their eye from the championship but not from determination. It was a very profitable season and one of which they can be proud. The Student Body would also like to thank the Alumni for all they did in making the football stadium possible. Season’s Football Record 6 Wins - 3 Losses Opponent’s SENIORS ROW 1: A.Berendsen, B. Brink, K.De Hoog, B. De Waard, R.Elenbaas. ROW 2: D.Haan, M. Heutink, W.Kaemingk, S.Kleinhuizen. ROW 3: D.Meyers, K. Statema, R.Van Loo, K.Timmer. STANDING: Asst. Coach, H.Terpstra, Manager; D.Vander Woude, ING: P.Bogaard, R.Vander Yacht, K.De Hoog, C.Timmerman, R. B.Brink, B.Kooy, N.Kamphouse, A.Berendsen, A.Hendricks, W.Kae- Elenbaas. mingk, K.Timmer, R.Van Loo Manager, Coach, A.Mellema. KNEEL- The Lyncs Tip Off Make Their Shots Season’s Record: 17 Wins-10 Losses Opponent Ferndale Nooksack Abbotsford Meridian ME ie . Sea att oat a5 Concrete Nooksack Arlington Abbotsford Lynden Blaine Mt. Baker Meridian Concrete Nooksack Blaine N. Surrey Mt. Baker District Tournament Stanwood Lynden Monroe Blaine State Tournament Pt. Townsend St. Martins Cashmere Pomeroy The season began with un- certainty when head coach, Bill De Hoog, suffered a heart attack. Tony Mellema stepped in his place and by mid season the sights were aimed at Tacoma again. One of the highlights of the season was the victory over the No. 1 ranked Lynden Lions. It was touch and go in District Tournament until the Lyncs defeated Blaine for the State berth. At State the fans cheered the Lyncs on to the Semi-finals and they went home with a 6th place trophy. ‘BACK ROW: Coach, H.Terpstra, G.De Young, J.Bajema, E.Roze- Rupke. FRONT ROW: J.Van Dyk, C.Timmermans, K.Rutgers, P.Bo- boom, P.Scheenstra, H.Van Weerdhuizen, A.Houg, D.De Boer, R. gaard, D.Van Andel, L.Meenderinck, D. Huizenga. | J.V.’s...Mini Mighty Lyncs ) The Junior Varsity showed great ) potential this year under the coach- } ing of Mr. H. Terpstra. Their record | of 16-wins-2 losses gave light to the Lync’s future. = (wens sot om: SOS Oe om oe ae ect Et BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Mellema, D.Ter Wisscha, N.Kamp- SECOND ROW: J.Van Dyk, K.Rutgers, D.Huizenga, R. house, A.Hendricks, D.DeBoer, S.Bosman, D.Van Andel, Vander Yacht, K.De Hoog, R.Elenbaas, S.Vander Mey, B. L.Meenderinck, R.DeBoer. Knutzen, B.Segaar. Baseball It was a year of building for the Varsity baseball team. The team was made up of most-Sophomores and Juniors with only three starting Seniors. The success of the story is not told in the win and loss column but in the experience gained throughout the season. is BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Ypma, E.Rozeboom, K.Statema, K. Timmer, P.Scheenstra, K.Van Kooten, R.Elenbaas, F.Roorda. SECOND ROW: D.Statema, C.Bratt, J.Van Mersbergen, Trac L.Vander Griend, G.Bode, J.Bajema, R.Vander Yacht. FRONT ROW: D.Gibson, D.Lankhaar, S.Vander Pol, D. Visser. Sters This year the track team put one eye on the track and one on the Whatcom Coun- ty League Title. The Lyncs put everything together to take the County Champion- ship. They also made an excellent show at the Sub-District meet, qualified for District, and from there qualified 4 run- ners for the State Meet. BACK ROW: J. Van Lant-Manager, S. Vander Pol, A. Vander Veen, L. Meenderinck, G. Bode, D. Lankhaar, J. De Vries, B. Assink, D. Hon- D. Gibson, P. Scheenstra, J. Doesburg, R. De Vries, D. Statema, D. Lan- coop, F. Vander Griend. inga-Manager, Mr. Harlan Kredit, Coach. FRONT ROW: B. Knutzen, Cross Country rain ou - The Cross Country team under the capable leadership of their new coach, Mr. Harlan Kredit, experienced a very successful season, win- ning 25 of their 28 meets. This earned them a District Tournament berth where they placed 6th of all schools competing, and first among the A division. Congratulations to a great team and a great coach. oi} 7 y adgg COUWTEY ™ BACK ROW: L.Faber, T.Kleinhuizen, B.Vander Pol, P.De K.Vander Veen, D.Kaemingk, D.Elsbree. FRONT ROW: Jager, D.Meyer, J.Tiersma, M.Zoerink, R.Van Loo, M.Van G.Geleynse, D.Hendricks, E.Kok, R.Weg, S.Biesheuvel, D. Mersbergen, Coach A.Mellema. MIDDLE ROW: R.Winters, Vander Hoek, C.Eshuis. E.Weidenaar, L.Scholten, R.Roosendaal, D.De Boer, R.Boon, Junior High Football Football was a new experience for many of the freshman this year. They felt the soreness of bruises and what its like to be exhausted. Foot- ball got in their blood however and will surge forth in coming years. BACK ROW: D.Meyer, B.Vander Pol, S.Biesheuvel, R. Ter T.Batts. FRONT ROW: M.Som, D.Elsbree, E.Kok, M.Van Wisscha, T.Van Alsberg, D.De Boer, R.Van Loo, Coach, Mr. Mersbergen, G.Geleynse. .| | yRCs Junior High Basketball The Freshman basketball team wasn’t entirely successful this season in vic- tories. However they received valuable experience for future years. BACK ROW: Coach; Mr. De Hoog, M.De Boer, R.Roosen- Hofman, D.Miller, G.Vermeulen. FRONT daal, R.Winter, M.Van Mersbergen, D.De Boer, R.Boon, dericks, E.Kok, D.Elsbree, G.Geleynse. MIDDLE ROW: A.Visser, M.Klein, D.Miller, L.Faber, J. h Baseball Under coach Bill De Hoog, the Junior High base- ball team learned what it was like to play in tough high school athletics and what would be expected of them in years to come. Junior High Track The Junior High track team showed great potential for future years. The varsity team will benefit from their experience in competition. Varsity Cheerleaders: TOP ROW: G.De Boer, B.Bode. SECOND ROW: M.Cook, J.De Hoog. BOTTOM ROW: T.Biesheu- val, M.Bovenkamp. Frosh. Cheerleaders: V.Veltkamp, D.De Jong, C.Timmer, J.Bovenkamp, J.Huleatt, M.Huisingh. Frosh J.V. Cheerleaders J.V. Cheerleaders: D.Ter Wisscha, L.Boxum, B.Cook. rid FRONT ROW: G.Roorda, L.Kiel, Leader. SECOND ROW: ROW: Mr. D.Vande Kerk, Advisor, J.Van Andel, J.Hen- H.Groen, D.Boxum, T.Huizenga, C.Vander Griend, L.Vos, dricks, C.Hoekema, M.Groen, A.Sterk, A.De Jong. BACK C.Groen. THIRD ROW: F.Roorda, K.DeVries, M.Speel- ROW: J.Sebens, P.Weg, B.Kooy, M.Strengholt, A.Steiger, man, G.Vander Haak, L.Tiersma, C.De Beeld. FOURTH J.Gibson. Drill Team Girls Club—Intramural Officers GIRL’S CLUB OFFICERS: Mrs. Meenk Advisor, S.Vander Veen, INTRAMURAL ASSISTANTS: Mr. A.Hof, Miss D.Otter, B.Negen, M.Scheffer, K.Koops, Mrs. Richendrfer, Advisor. Advisors. P.Weg, T.Huizenga, Managers. Many girls at L.C.H.S. spent after school hours keeping in shape with our intramural program. The activities offered this year were volleyball, basketball, bowling, and softball. By participating in these sports each girl earned points toward her school sweater. Additional points were required for letters. Intramurals proved to be chal- lenging for each girl involved. Superintendent-Mr. Boxum ey Peudt Cikcarls.2 It is said of today’s youth that they are more direct and honest in their expression of what they think. The state- ment, “Tell it like it is”, is a trade mark of today’s young person. This forthrightness is hailed as a great virtue. Some politicians, writers, artists, psychologists, philosophers and religious leaders “‘proclaim liberty throughout the land” from the former age of stuffy puritianism. Many make themselves ridiculous by clamoring for a place on the band wagon of the “‘tell it like it is” genera- tion. Some say Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jesus and Paul didn’t pull any punches in their teaching—they “‘told it like it was”’ for their generation. Let’s be done with hypocritical beating around the bush. Let’s ‘“‘tell it like it is.”’ The Bible has direction for us here. The answer to the virtue or vice of “‘telling it like it is’’ is decided by the motive for your telling it at all. Every Old Testament prophet prefaced his frankness with a “This is God’s message to you’’. The motive was one of love. Love and honor God in all things and all will be well. Jesus’ most powerful and stern rebukes to the people were done from love. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, Jesus said. Follow Me and all will be well. , So it must be for you and me. We must “‘tell it like it is’? because Jesus tells us to do that. But it must be the love of Jesus in your heart and mine that causes us to tell it at all and then to tell it like it is. And this is the way it is—that God was in Christ, restoring the world to Himself, I] Cor. 5:19. That God so loved the world that He gave His only Son so that ANYONE who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life, John 3:16. That if you seek the Kingdom of God FIRST, ALL THINGS you need will be provided for you, Matthew 6:33. Not perfectly, but sincerely, prayerfully and persistently, those responsible for your instruction at Lynden Chris- tian do indeed tell that most basic teaching like it is. By God’s grace may you in your generation do likewise. Y ours in Christ, Ben H. Boxum, Superintendent. the A.S.B. as well as being helpful in many other ways. We think he has done a great job in his new as principal at L.C.H.S. He was also advisor to position. Mr. Timmer has completed his first year serving l Pr ae incipa 2 aales, a Anthony Batts Peter Bulthuis A.B. Calvin College. Algebra I, General Science. B.A.M.A. Western Washington State College. Church Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Senior Class Advisor. History, Bill De Hoog Gerald Ebbers if B.A. Dordt College. English Literature, American Literature, Jun- |4 B.A. Western Washington State College. State History, Boy’s P.E., Sophomore Class Advisor. ior Class Advisor. ‘Bi Adelene Haverhals B.A. Calvin College. Bookkeeping Latin I, II, English I. Ann Heusinkveld Arthur Hof Assistant Librarian B.A. Adam’s State College, Government, World History, World Problems, Junior Class Advisor icated Harlan Kredit Allen McKay ) A.B. Calvin College, M.A. William and Mary. Advanced Biology, B.A. Western Washington State College. Small Gas Engines, Farm Biology, Freshmen Class Advisor. Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Wood Shop, Freshmen Class Advisor. i oll _ G i Rev. Jack Matheis A.B., B.D. Calvin College. Bible, Christian Perspective, Reformed Doctrine, Freshmen Class Advisor. Anton Mellema B.A. Western Washington State College. U.S. History, World - Marie Meenk B.A., M.A. Western Washington State College. Typing, Art. Geography. Teachers Dorothy Otter A.B. Western Washington State College. Girls’ P.E., Money Management, Bookkeeping, Office Practice, Shorthand. abet necart® 4 oll eh eeditaceaeret | Peas. fees serees SOUR . Rimes ee ws gg RB aa eR we Seeqggewe renee tt 2 Raat y PR aRE 5 Seq owe Sherman Polinder B.S. Western Washington State College. Agriculture. Edward Postma A.B. Calvin College. Senior Class Advisor. German L,I. ak Allen Ramerman A.A. Laney College. Assistant Librarian. B.S. University of Washington, B.A. Western Washington State Harold Terpstra A.B. Calvin College. Chemistry, Earth Science, more Class Advisor. Colleen Richendrfer College. Home Economics I, II, III. Find Time for Del Vande Kerk Physics. Sopho- B.A. Dordt College. Band, Choir, Chorus, Music Appreciation. Lawrence Vander Haak B.A. Calvin College, M.A. Univer- sity of Iowa. Counseling. Senior Class Advisor. Marvin Vander Pol Curtus Ver Steeg A.B., M.A. Western Washington State College. Speech, General B.A. Dordt College. Geometry, Algebra II, Sophomore Class Literature, Individual Reading, Junior Class Advisor. Advisor. Rest and Recreation Fred Ypma Emma Zylstra B.S. Montana State University. Composition, Journalism, In- B.A. Western Washington State College. Librarian. dividual Reading, Thematic Literature. ee ey whe Office Clerk: Hermina Werkema Custodian: Cornie Van Ry Bus Drivers: H.Haveman, A.Ramerman, H.Holleman, H.Kobes, F.Roosma, H. Vander Mey, N.Honcoop. Not pictured: Mrs. J.Vander Pol, S. De Vries. Bookkeeper: Dorothy Van Loo 7 a = DY) PY) 2 S we ca a Z. 2 LRN AEN IN P96 pce Agnes Annema Janice Bajema Alan Baron George Beanblossom Jane Berendsen Henry Bierlink Scott Biesheuvel Lee Bode Ronald Boon Sandra Bos Hilda Bosscher Sally Bouma Joan Bovenkamp Phillip Bratt Doug De Boer Neal De Boer Pam De Hoog Pete De Jager Cathy De Jong Doreen De Jong Jack De Mooy Evelyn De Raad Ann De Vries Karerf De Vries Marea Di Lorenzo Dale Dyksterhuis Janet Edwards Patty Edwards Doug Elsbree Calvin Eshuis Cynthia Eshuis Loren Faber Greg Geleynse Lori Geleynse Phil Gibson Carla Griepsma Helen Groen Harvey Haagsma Tracy Hamming Mavis Hamstra Barb Heeringa Marvin Heeringa Susan Helder Dean Hendricks Sally Heutink John Hofman Sally Holleman Kathy Honcoop Marjean Huisingh Jill Huleatt Sharon Jonsma Dale Kaemingk Irene Kingma Marlon Klein Tim Kleinhuizen Ed Kok Lavonne Kok Mavis Kok Marvin Kooistra Rich Kortus Susan Kroontje Galen Laird Marilyn Lankhaar | Brenda Likkel Darry] Likkel Barb Matheis Patty McCoy Deane Meyer Dave Miller r et Dennis Miller Linda Molendyk Barb Negen Bob Nieuwendorp Joene Peel Roger Roosendaal Shirley Roosendaal Steve Roosma Virginia Roosma Bill Scheenstra Roland Scholten Cheryl Schuitema Larry Silvis Marvin Som Ken Stap Cheryl Statema Jo Ann Stremler Rich Ter Wisscha Brad Te Velde John Tiersma Cheryl Timmer Fred Tjoelker Judy Tjoelker Ted Van Aalsburg Roger Van Boven Carol Van Dalfsen Linda Van Dellen Rick Vander Giessen Kathy Vander Griend Dave Vander Hoek Shari Vander Meulen Cheryl Vander Mey Brian Vander Pol Colleen Vander Pol Edwin Vander Pol Wesley Vander Pol Brenda Vander Veen Kathy Vander Veen Ken Vander Veen Sharon Vander Veen Alfred Van Dyken Ken Van Dyken Roy Van Loo Mark Van Mersbergen Diane Van Ry Susan Van Zanten Vicki Veltkamp Arlyn Visser Alvin Vos Marinus Voskuilen Adria Vreugdenhil Jan Weg Randy Weg Ed Weidenaar Ron Winter Creg Yonker Arvin Zoerink Donna Zwyns Henry Zylstra Larry Annema Toby Annema Brent Assink James Bajema Ronald Baron John Berendsen B Evelyn Bosman Bernice Bosscher Mark Bouma Lori Bouwman Linda Boxum Calvin Bratt James Broersma Debbie Bryant Dorene De Beeld Elaine De Heer Ted De Hoog Margaret De Valois John De Vries | Charles De Waard | John Doesburg Bernie Dykshoorn Vernon Dykstra Paul Elgersma Loren Korthuis Kathy Laninga Sandi Leenders Joan Lenssen Kenny Libolt Ken Maarhuis Leroy Mans Lynn Miller Kathy Moorlag Leanne Mulder Marcia Negen Doris Nonhoff Amy Nydam Janet Oostra Karl Petersen Gene Pilon Floyd Roorda Larry Roorda Y anny Faber Rick Geertsma Ron Groen Teresa Groen Glenda Groothuis Vic Haak Harold Heeringa Barry Heusinkveld Nadine Heutink Bonnie Hoekema Dave Huizenga Jeff Huleatt Kathy Kaemingk Neil Kamphouse Linda Kingma: Bob Kleinhuizen Kathy Knutzen Greg Kooy Pete Tiersma Patty Timmer Jim Tjoelker Kathy Tjoelker Judy Toth Gerrit Van Boven Gary Van Giessen Audene Vander Griend Loren Vander Griend Larry Roosma Eric Rozeboom Rick Rupke Kevin Rutgers Marna Scheffer Carol Scholten Judy Scholten Arvin Schuyleman Sue Smith Darlene Speelman Alan Spoolstra Eugene Staal Joan Stadt Al Starkenburg Daniel Statema Helen Stremler Lorraine Terpstra Diane Ter Wisscha Marilyn Vanderhage Eileen Vander Mey Marlyce Vander Pol Lisa Van Dragt Vera Van Lohuizen Jim Van Mersbergen Lori Van Mersbergen Arlene Van Weerdhuizen Herm Van Weerdhuizen Vicki Van Weerdhu izen Karla Vellema Karaleigh Vermeulen Kathy Vis Dave Visser Rick Visser Roger Visser Alvin Vogel Lorene Vos Jill Zylstra Terry Annema Charles Berendsen Greg Bode Phil Bogaard Dennis Bosman Steve Bosman David Bouma Louis Bouma Geralynn Bouwman Ron Broersma Karen Brower Marilyn Cook Dale De Boer Judy De Hoog Audrey De Jong Jane De Lange Don De Leeuw Bertha Den Hartog Jim Den Hartog Dale De Waard Hilda Dotinga Carolyn Edwards Nancy Ekkelkamp Galen Eshuis Bev Kooy Blaine Kooy Jane Kooy Gary Korthuis | Jane Kramer | Fran Lautenbach Nancy Likkel ' Lauren Meenderinck '_ Starla Meyers Nl Gary __ Migchelbrink Evelyn Nydam i John Oosterhof ; a | } | Pete Oosterhof '_ Herman - Pelleboer ' Richard Postma . Greta Roorda ' Jerry Roorda Ray Roosma Nout Joyce Gibson Mary Groen Janet Hamstra Arnie Hendricks Jean Hendricks Marlin Hendricks Crystal Hoekema Rachel Holleman Jean Honcoop Sharlene Honcoop Arnie Houg Carol Huisingh Debbie Huizenga Karen Kaemingk Harlan Kiel Dale Kingma Fred Kooistra Dan Kok Joan Sebens Bob Segaar Shelley Smith Larry Stap Cynthia Steensma Alice Steiger Ardelle Sterk Arlene Stremler Sheila Stremler Margaret Strengholt Keith Te Selle John Te Velde Gary Timmer Cornie Timmermans Cora Tjoelker Earl Tjoelker Vicki Tjoelker Olga Tolsma Richard Roosma Pete Scheenstra Thelma Scheenstra Betty Scholten Karl Schouten | Lois Schuyleman | Doug Van Andel Janice Van Andel Larry Van Andel Gayle Vander Haak Arvin Vander Mey Sidney Vander Mey Janice Vander Pol Patty Vander Pol Steve Vander Pol Allen Vander Veen Duane Vander Veen Renee Vander Veen Ron Vander Vegt Rick Vander Yacht Stan Van Dyk Leta Van Ry Jim Visbeek Jerald Visser Bob Visser Wendy Visser Wilfred Vos Pat Weg Joan Zylstra Absent: Gary Buma Glen De Y oung Clifford Eshuis Rachel Mulder Glenda Stremler Ken Van Kooten a : At 7:15, May 6, two chartered buses full of lively Seniors left for a day of fun away from the grind of a normal school day. They traveled to New Halem, where they toured the Gorge Dam and the rock gardens. After a delicious dinner at Gorge Inn, they toure d Diablo and Ross Dams. That evening they climaxed their day at the Ice Follies in the Seattle Center. baAcGas laureate The traditional Baccalaureate Service was held in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Rev. John Hofman spoke on the theme “Shine Your Light So Everyone Can See.” Mr. Del Vande Kerk favored us with a trumpet solo. We were once again reminded to shine our lights for Christ always. OER ANN Graduation night made us realize that all good things must come to an end, but even better yet, that there was a new life ahead. Gerald Rutgers, our class speaker, captured our thoughts and goals as we look back on all memories of those twelve years, and looked forward to Shining our Light for Christ in the future years. Songleader, Kieth Timmer lead us in our class song ““Amazing Grace.” Vie Class Officers SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: B.Knutzen, Rep. J.Vander Veen, Treas., D.Gibson, Vice Pres., K.Timmer, Pres., S.Timmer, Sec., N.Matheis, Rep. The Senior play ... bake sales ... masquerade. party trip day ... and finally graduation are all part of a very busy year. Graduating upperclassmen, now looking for- ward in the world are setting out into many diverse fields of study and professions. But they will always hold dear those wonderful years at LEGS: Four years of growth and maturity, physically, mentally and spiritually, have gone into the molding of a great and enthusiastic Senior Class. Physical growth has been shown in it’s outstand- ing athletes, mental growth in the large number of those reaching academic excellence, and spiritual growth as is shown in the class motto ‘Shine Your Light So Everyone Can See.” This is the flame of faith carried by every class member. Class Motto: Shine Y our Light So Everyone Can See Class Song: Try A Little Kindness Class Colors: Burgandy and Antique White Class Flowers: Carnations Aug Berendsen Tami Biesheuvel Barb Bode Mary Bovenkamp Delores Boxum Bryan Brink Ruth Buys Cindy De Beeld Gail De Boer Randy De Boer Anna Lee De Hoog Kent De Hoog ‘Sue De Hoog Doris De Jong Orta De Hartog Elaine De Vries Karen De Vries Ray De Vries Brad De Waard Terry De Waard Ralph De Witt Dick Dykstra Marlene Dykstra Rick Elenbaas Jim Feddema Jim Geertsma Linda Geleynse Frances Gering Dan Gibson Carol Groen Delores Groen Harlean Groen Sandi Groothuis | Allen Haak Danny Haan Martha Haarsma Lois Heeringa Harvey Hendricks Mark Heutink Martha Hofman Dewey Honcoop Martin Houweling Trudy Huizenga Anita Jacobsen Wayne Kaemingk Linda Kiel Stan Klein Scott Kleinhuizen ; Bob Knutzen Bev Kornelis Joan Kortlever Dick Laninga Doug Lankhaar Dan Leenders Nancy Matheis Dave Meyers Ladene Nieuwendorp Joanne Nyland Joyce Ramerman Floranne Roorda Debbie Roosma Gerald Rutgers Merwyn Rylaarsdam Leroy Scholemer Marge Speelman Rea Speelman Ron Staal Ken Statema Dale Ter Wisscha Linda Tiersma Keith Timmer Sue Timmer Cindy Vander Griend Dennis Vander Griend Frank Vander Griend Stan Vander Pol Vonda Vander Pol Jeannie Vander Veen Jennie Vander Veen Doug Vander Woude Swanny Van Dyken Jay Van Lant Ron Van Loo Ken Van Mersbergen Linda Van Ry Harold Van Weerdhuizen Pete Van Weerdhuizen Clarence Veldman Florence Veldman Gertie Velthuizen Linda Vos Dale Visser Martha Vreugdenhil Mary Vreugdenhil | Gord Wagter Rick Weg Senior Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roorda Mr. and Mrs. Jake Starkenburg Mr. and Mrs. Bob Terpstra Mr. and Mrs. R. Vander Veen Mr. and Mrs. George Rozeboom Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Andel Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Eshuis Mr. and Mrs. Pete Starkenburg Mr. and Mrs. James Bajema Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Terpstra Mr. and Mrs. William Groen Mr. and Mrs. Jake De Waard Mr. and Mrs. Dennis De Boer Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Van Lant Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stremler Mr. and Mrs. John Cook Mr. and Mrs. Frans Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Vander Griend Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyk Mr. and Mrs. John Brands Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vander Yacht Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Honcoop, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamstra Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Van Mersbergen Mr. and Mrs. Hershal De Vries Chuck’s Farm Store Mr. and Mrs. Howard Koetje Lynden Chamber of Commerce Due to faulty cameras, the picture of the 1970-1971 School Board did not turn out. 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