Lynden Christian School - Excelsior Yearbook (Lynden, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1976 volume:

-. oe ny ae one pV RAD wesrge ies ' ae. et ne ee en et ee ee LLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY UNION 3 1833 07355 3049 “T have fought long and hard for my Lord... Andnow.the time has came for me to stop fighting and rest.”’ II Tim. 4:7 eet ee IN DEDICATION. .. On March 25, 1976, many grieved the death of an outstanding leader in our community. His patience and loving service will be remembered always by us all. We, the student body of LCHS, wish to dedicate the 1976 Excelsior in memory of our teacher, coach, and friend— Mr. Bill DeHoog PARE thn, CONTENTS SENIORS ACTIVITIES SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES 29 40 69 89 101 PASSED = S) Re Ft a =i EVEN AS MY YESTERDAY HELPED FORM ME INTO WHAT I AM TODA Y, SO WHAT 7.01) Ma KO) BY. tg | DETERMINES WHAT I BECOME TOMORRO W. o a al z i t oem FRIENDS—SHA RING EXPERIENCES, DREAMS AND REALITY, LEARNING TO GROW. WE PLAYED ONLY YESTERDAY; BUT THE TIMES FEEL SO FAR AWAY AND OUR LAUGHTER WAS SO VERY REAL. DO YOU REMEMBER? opiate} Sn Liwsipetannc heen, Anke! On November 28, 29, and December 1, the Class of 1976 presented the play Brother Goose . The story portrayed a parentless family of four. The oldest boy did his best to raise his younger brother and sisters. A special thanks goes to Director, Mr. VanderPol, Assistant Director Jean Steiger, and everyone who helped to make the play a great success. heoa! (iaisesdh CAST OF JEFF ADAMS CAROL ADAMS WES ADAMS HYACINTH MRS, LUMPKINS PEGGY WINDEL MRS. MASON EVE MASON ALICE MASON LENORE MRS, TRIMMER TRUCK DRIVER CHARACTERS Garth Kooy Tami Yonker Ken Korevaar Bev Bajema Evonne Dyksterhuis Marilyn Blok Carolyn Oosterhof Sharon Van Beek JoAn Kiel Cristi Van Dalfsen Sally Roosendaal Bruce Nymeyer 78 gig) eg Pe, , %, Nig, tag te % et ty hy ee 42% 4 0% ie , ae it fh ML) Hi WM, : ; il Mey WW 4 fl CLASS OFFICERS: Brian VanderHaak, Vice President; Cindy VandeVegte, Secretary; Jeff Jansen, President; Marian Geertsma, Treasurer. CONTENTMENT IS HAPPY MEMORIES | OF THINGS PAST ENJOYMENT OF THINGS PRESENT AND HOPE OF GOOD TO COME. Harry Anker Rena Appel Bev Bajema Duane Beld Rod Bierlink Marilyn Blok Sandy Bode Ed Bosscher Dan Bouma Tim Bouma Mark Bratt Jan: Broersma Craig Buma Ron DeBeeld Ivan DeJong Elenor DeRaad Frank DeVries Elaine DeVries Marlin Dykman Carol Dykshoorn Evonne Dyksterhuis Glen Dykstra Marian Geertsma Ken Geleynse Doug Honcoop Larry Honcoop Linda Honcoop Bob Huizenga Don Huizenga Joel Huleatt Sid Ciliam Marjorie Groen Marlene Groen Jill Hamstra Les Heeringa Carolyn Heystek Eliana Inza Lee Ann Isenhart Loren Jacobson Jeff Jansen JoAn Kiel Terry Kleinhuizen = Ron Kok Garth Kooy Ken Korevaar i A ey ame Randy Kortus Johna Lautenbach Brian Likkel Bruce Likkel Joan Likkel Marlene Mans Dan Matheis Duane Matter Karen Mellema Wes Meyer Kristi Meyers Clenda Mulder Gordon Nonhoff Bruce Nymeyer Carolyn Oosterhof Doug Peel Janice Plagerman Brent Postma Lori Postma Diane Roorda Gretta Roorda Sally Roosendaal Karen Scheffer Evelyn Scholten Glen Scholten Jim Segaar Donna Slater ss Rachel Smit Sue Smit Harry Speelman John Steensma Jean Steiger Karla Stremler Marvin Stremler Sheryl Stuit Diane Terpsma | Pam Ter Wisscha Duane Te Velde Bill Thomas Albert Timmer Ernie Tjoelker Kelli Tjoelker Roxie Tjoelker Sharon Van Beek Teri Van Beek Cristi Van Dalfsen Louis Vander Giessen Brian Vander Haak Brenda Vander Pol Nicolena VanderZouwen Cindy VandeVegte Cheryl Van Lant Jane Van Loo Gerrit Van Weerdhuizen Sandy Van Zanten Kim Van Zee Wayne Vogel Doug Vreugdenhil Jane Vreugdenhil Carol Weidenaar Gary Weg Tami Yonker Terri Young BACCALAUREATE ‘ le. ip Harry Anfler _ _Ef@ana Inza : ue Smit na Appg! ge, Ann Isenhart Alarryf ‘p. John as) Baje ar , d BierlRYK eaNSCR Jean Marily PM Be aia Sees Motto: Song: Colors: Flowers: Speaker: GRADUATION In God We Trust In God We Trust Red, White, and Blue Red Carnations and Blue and White Mums Ron Kok (avid y = Tyenares ory s SENIOR TRIP DAY On Wednesday morning, May 5, the Senior class piled into 3 buses and took off for a day of fun in Seattle. Despite a tire blow out, the day got off to a terrific start with the first stop at Seattle Center. After lunch at the Food Circus the class took the Underground Tour of Seattle and also a tour of the new King Dome. Following dinner at Pizza and Pipes, the class returned to the Seattle Cen- ter where they watched an exciting show put on by the Ice Follies. The class returned home early Thursday morning. It was a fun day for everyone as the Senior class gathered as a whole for one of the last times. LAE he - ye ‘4 Py a WARS 1S] 4 ies fs CEE, “ff Yo , Gy WN, Yj, YS Eh fy 5 YY WM YM, Yj fifi ee WY, Z YY, a YY , a Yi Yi yy | , esmae MY My) ; Niji Wii) Wi jf f ? as Wii i Wy i, iy, | iif f = HH 3 HHA i j i HH j = Hf XY Nh nn NN} } ‘ Hi i aa eee’ i We | the HA Wate : g | ! We | i HE, N y = = = . . “ - SS Chapel Committee: BACK ROW: Nancy Weidenaar, Elaine Appel, Joan VanderVeen, Craig Engels, Cindy VandeVegte, Ken Geleynse, Mark Assink. Middle Row: Sue Strengholt, Sharon Heusinkveld, Jean Steiger, Cindy Likkel, Joy Maas, Val Stegink. Front Row: Val Gunst, Kathy Kooy, Pam Hoekema, Mr. Bulthuis, Jo Heusinkveld, Lee Ann Isenhart, Judy CHAPEL This year the Chapel Committee divided it- self into groups. Each group took care of a certain part of Chapel, like finding speakers and organizing special numbers. A special thanks goes to all who helped participate in the Chapel services. The mixer was held this fall on September 9. Besides the usual games played, certain Freshman were further initiated by having to do things like eating carmel onions. The night proved to be very excit- ing and one the Freshman are sure to never forget. FRESHMAN sLNITIATI ONW - This year for initiation the Fresh- man girls had to wear their hair in rollers and wear barn boots. The boys had to wear bathing caps and roll their pants up without socks. SALUTE TO AMERICA i ee ae el i 6) Gnas Men A : iT oe ar é ‘eo Ny; Hy 4 pp £5 Virein oo mw Ip ey vyt ned ‘ CAST Kay Baron Kristi-V.elléma Lorrie DeBoer Nancy Weidenaar Audrey Doesburg Tami Yonker Char Heeringa Doreen Zylstra LeeAnn Isenhart Greg Ackerman Joan Jager Del Blankers Lori Korevaar Craig Engels Heidi Kramer Terry Engels Johna Lautenbach Ken Geleynse Cindy Likkel Joel Gibson Leslie Likkel Arv Honcoop Joy Maas Jeff Jansen Joani Meyers Ken Korevaar Val Stegink Doug Polinder Susan Strengholt Duane Te Velde Roxie Tjoelker Tom Van Beek Judy Van Andel Duane Vander Griend , Gaye Vander Giessen Harvey Vander Griend | Esther V anderGriend Steve Vander Griend Janet Vander Griend Robert V ander Veen Karen Vander Mey Jason Vander Veen Cindy Vande Vegte Carl Van Weerdhuizen Cristi Van Dalfsen Greg Visser Nola Van Dyke : Mark Assink Judy Van Ry oe a ACCOMPANIST Judy Van Ry © ENSEMBLE Roger Koops Randy Schuitema Directed by Mr. Del Vande Kerk Mr. Marv V anderpol Bruce Nymeyer Glen Scholten John Vermeer On April 8, 9, and 12, LCHS presented the musical Salute to America in honor of our nation's 200th birthday. The perform - ance was a combination of two musicals Our Country 'Tis of Thee and I Love America . The 1st half of the program was an historical sketch of America while the 2nd half was a tribute to America. The hours of hard practice were well worth it, making the musical a huge success, “COLOR MY WORLD” JR-SR BANQUET The Juniors once again had suc- cess in pleasing the Seniors within the limits of the chapel walls. Much ef- fort went into displaying the theme Color My World and it was well brought out in every detail of the ban- quet. The guests were first served punch by Steve VandenBos, Adri DeHoog, Jay Meeboer, and Val Gunst. Then everyone got a chance to walk thru the impressive entrance- a large symbol of the world gave the feel of journeying to the center of the earth. After emer- ging from the world, colorful rainbows could be seen stretched from stars hanging on the walls. After eating, Doug Polinder and Terry Kaemingk faked by as MC's, Joani Meyer completed the theme by singing Color My World . Mr. Bill Swinburnson then entertained for a short time. All agreed the best part came last when Jim Bolden and his band gave their all in a great show ¢ musical talent. A good deal of thanks is given te the Juniors of 1976 for working so ha to give the Seniors a great banquet ¢ an added memory of the time spent LCHS, “LYNCS MAKE HISTORY” ES PORTS BANQUET On May 11 the members of the Pep Club once again honored LC's athletes at the All Sports Banquet. With the theme Lyncs Make History in mind the girls went to work decorating and organizing the banquet making it an enjoyable occasion for all. Mr, Marvin VanderPol was given honor as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Congratu- lations goes to these honored athletes for the fine job they did representing Lynden Christian this year in sports. Cross Country PEP RAIRTIOT NS cua ce os wie Dean DeBoer Football Defensive Award .. 0 o.¢ Ron Kok Inspiration Award .... peeite Gary Weg Coaches Award ..... . � � « Wes Meyer Basketball Most Valuable Player ... . . . Glenn Dykstra Darigold Award ..... Glenn Dykstra Rebound Award ...... - « « Glenn Dykstra Coaches Award ... . . Jeff Jansen Defensive Award... evi RON Kok Girl's Basketball Most Valuable Player Jill Hamstra Baseball Most Valuable Player ...., . - Albert Timmer Track Coaches Award .... ie ivier ae Sle OC hOLen Trackman of the Year Se ee ers. |ansen Girl's Track Most Valuable Player . a ROE Jane VanLoo TORCH CLUB BANQ@ es Drama Awards Bev Bajema Ken Korevaar Cris VanDalfsen Garth Kooy Science Award: Ron Kok Hi-Lite Editor Business Mngr: Jim Segaar Jean Steiger Math Award: Roger Tjoelker Annual Editor: Brenda VanderPol Creative Writing Award: Marlene Mans FFA Award: Darlene Visser Received Letter: Roger Koops Received Stripes: Sharon VanBeek Jim Segaar — On March 14 the Senior Torch Club members were honored at the an- nual Torch Club Banquet. Twenty-five Seniors were given pins in recognition of their three years in Torch Club. A selected group of Juniors highlight- ed the evening with a skit centered around this year's bicentennial. Dean DeBoer also added to the program by giving a humorous speech, while Ron Kok served as MC. MOTHER’S On the evening of May 4, the Home Ec. classes held their annual Mother's Tea in the school chapel. This year Mrs. Richendrfer presented the Betty Crocker Award to Sandy VanZanten naming her the Family Leader of Tomorrow , Special music for the evening included a solo by Mrs. Ken Korthuis and a duet by June Orange and Joan VanderVeen. The fashion show was the highlight of the evening as each girl modeled the clothes she had made this year in Home Ec. After the fashion show a social hour followed with refresh- ments provided by the Home Ec. I classes. a SPORTS BACK ROW LEFT-TO-RIGHT: Mr. Ypma, Mark Bratt, Brian VanderHaak, Barry Berendsen, Harold Oosterhof, Cal Roosma, Albert Timmer, Roger Oostema, Jeff Jansen, Harold Speelman, Mr. Terpstra. MIDDLEROW: Jeff Scholten, Mike Kingma, Wes Meyer, Craig Engels, Gary Beanblossom, Duane VanderYacht, Lucas Vos, Brian Korthuis, Ron Kok, John Haagsma. SITTING: Ron VanderVeen, Terry Kaemingk, Joel Huleatt, Gary Weg, Harry Speelman, Dennis Van Weerdhuizen, Dennis Huizenga. VARSITY FOOTBALL LYNCS PLACE THIRD It was a new experience for our football team this year playing each team in the county twice and playing twice a week. This made the season a little longer and more exciting. The only losses were to Lynden and Nooksack so we ended up with a season record of 6-4 and a third place position in the county. Opponent: Lynes: eyndew se .. . (5 � c4 ¢) Nooksack. ... . 6 0 Meridian. «41. 14 Tg, Blames. 2..3. 8 13 Mit, � Paker 74). O 21 Lynaen. Ga, 14 6. oousack. . yeu 19 6. Meridean.,. . . 0 20 Diamme,. .4. lean 7 8 Mi, Baker 757 6 : 21 We J . % Y MY 6 f ea ae 1976 Albert Timmer Joel Huleatt Wes Meyer 44 i can nent sites MeL Penge Mewes Aealbetendt: © Weak AA STANDING: Mr. VanderHaak, Mr. Mellema, Jeff Brink, Larry VanderVeen, Kurt DeVries, Brett Biesheuvel, Doug Slater, Gary VanDalfsen, Bruce Kok, JeffFaber, JeffScholten, KNEELING: Wilbert DeVries, Bernie Tiersma, Gary VanWeerdhuizen, Peter Steiger, Larry Plagerman, Randy Stuit, Ken Dykman, Greg Beanblossom, Rod Blankers, Doug Vanderpol. SITTING: Duane VanderGriend, RichBlankers, Gerald Appel, Duane Huisingh, Larry Korthuis. | JV FOOTBALL Our J. V. football team had a good season and there is a lot of good talent coming up for our future Varsityteam. They played very well as a team and after the season was over they had a 4-2 record which shows their potential power. Opponent: Lynes: Mt.Baker, . ..s8 © 34 Blaine... see 22 mynden. . . ...18 bf Nooksack. .. . .14 8 Mt. Baker™. . .@ 14 Meridian BACK ROW: John Vermeer Carl VanWeerdhuizen Joel Gibson Bob VanderVeen Louis VanderGiessen Doug Polinder Coach Mr. Blankers FRONT ROW: Peter Willingdon Tim VandenBos Terry Engels Steve VandenBos Dean DeBoer Jason VanderVeen Ken VanWeerdhuizen Although the Cross Country team took 3rd place in the league, they didn't have an exceptional season. There were many Juniors and lower classmen running. This should lead to some powerful teams in the upcoming years. The team this year was stricken with injuries and misfortunes which caused their low standings. They did go to district where they took 10th place. sy elon, - 'S Counter’ x ¥ 4 i x é iy Ripe eee w 25 taAERE TSE id tae ee We BARS pees g. 4 14 yh 28 tas VARSITY TEAM: KNEELING: Cheryl Sterk, Elaine Groen, Kathy Visser, Tami Yonker, Char Heeringa, Emily VanDyken, Sheryl Haak. STANDING: Sally Roosendaal, Karen Bode, Karen VanderMey, Kim DeWaard, Esther OB as: A Agere ec . yee J.V. TEAM: KNEELING: Cheryl Sterk, Kathy Kooy, Brenda Kok, Donna DeVries, Lori Timmer Lori DeBoer, Linda VanBeek, Heidi Kramer, Elaine Groen. STANDING: Mrs, Strengholt, Darlene Visser, Colleen Bode, Sue Strengholt, Leesa VanDyk, Claire Bouwman, Karen Honcoop, Bev Eshuis, Laura Speelman, MaryJane Hamstra, GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL @% VARSITY RECORD VanderGriend, Jill Hamstra, Jane VanLoo, Gretta Roorda, Lori Heeringa, Mrs. Strengholt. Blaine Mt. Baker Meridian Nooksack Lynden Blaine Mt. Baker Meridian Nooksack Lynden Blaine Nooksack The Varsity Volleyball team fought to a 4-8 season record. Our J.V. Squad, with lots of new talent ended with a 2-8 season record. With all this new talent there will be a good Varsity team coming up. Also, the ninth grade team played two games and won both. With many experienced girls returning, the team can expect an exciting season next year. Wao il, = ae ‘ye = i qm j b. ve . WRESTLING GRAPPLES LCHS 3RD IN LEAGUE 3RD IN DISTRICT 6TH IN REGIONALS ALTERNATE FOR STATE GRESH BOUMA 4TH IN LEAGUE 4TH IN DISTRICT i... : a? 8 ; uA TENNIS TEAM: L-R: STANDING: Louis VanderGiessen, Mr. Rammerman, Mark Assink, Craig Engels, Joel Gibson, Doug Polinder. KNEELING: Ken Korevaar, Ken Geleynse, Jim Bratt, Don Huizenga, Craig Buma,. ITY Me MRSS STATE CHAMPS: L-R: Louis VanderGiessen, Gary Weg, Mike Kingma, Jeff Jansen, Mark Bratt, Berry Berendsen, Bob Huizenga, Ron Kok, Albert Timmer, Glenn Dykstra, Duane VanderYacht, Mr. Bill DeHoog. Opponent County Blaine Lake Stevens M, E, L, Nooksack _ Meridian ‘Lynden Ferndale Mt. Baker Blaine North Surrey Nooksack Meridian Lynden Mt, Baker The 75-76 basketball season at Lynden Christian will long be remembered by the players and their fans. With only one of the starting five of last year returning there were a lot of unknown as the season began. Rated 5th in county play the Lynes, with Coach DeHoog and veteran star Glenn Dykstra, proved what determination and team work can do. The Lyncs finished second in league play- one game out of first, and second in district play- 4 seconds from being champions, Blaine Nooksack Arlington Meridian Lynden — Mt. Baker Blaine District Darrington Lakeside Lynden State Woodland Orting Lake Roosevelt Royal City With District over it was on to” state for the mighty Lyncs, They knew the road as they had been there eight times be- fore in previous years. Little _ did they dream of or dmagine that after Friday nite's game they would be 1 of the two un- beaten teams in the tourna- ment. ed oe be Championship game proved to be one of the best — ever as the Lyncs faced the tough Royal City Knights, a highly rated team. After the final buzzer sounded the new State Champion was Lynden Christian, the score 65-60 after 2 over times, and Lync Glenn Dykstra named the most valuable player. There ended four days of play, a happy team, and a grateful coach. This State Championship will be remembered for many years EAS being the most action: (23% _ packed and suspense killing © ; cane ever played. sa ae 2 op S op : STANDING: Bev Bierlink, Pat Roosma, Karen VanderMey, Kim DeWaard, Esther VanderGriend, Karen Bode, Mrs. Strengholt. KNEELING: Sheryl Haak, Jane VanLoo, Jill Hamstra, Sal Roosendaal, Gretta Roorda, Kathy Visser. GIRLS BASKETBALL—THEY’VE COME A LONG WAY This year the Girls Basketball team had all the necessary qualities for a successful season. - After 7 wins and 3 losses they placed 3rd in Ke g- ae (i gm PP if the county and qualified to go to district where they ended in 4th place. With the experience and enthusiasm shown by the JV's, next years team should prove to be even better. Con- gratulations goes to Jill Hamstra for being named most valuable player in Whatcom County and for making the All Star team and also to Jane VanLoo and Karen VanderMey for making the second team. JV Team: STANDING: Mrs. Strengholt, Gay Visser, Karen Honcoop, Hilda DeVries. KNEELING: MaryJane Hamstra, Joan VanderVeen June Orange, Donna DeVries. 7) g ste Ri Opponent Lyncs . t ‘ a, 5 % bs, i ea | X � Sd ms - Nooksack 33 26 ‘by a j Meridian 48 54 tg =) ; . ° 4 ‘@ Lynden 16 36 | oe y y Mt. Baker 19 43 - ® 7 -Blaine 13 53 Ut ia Nooksack 49 36 4 we Meridian 45 28 vw y ns Lynden 26 42 23 Mt. Baker 36 42 32 Blaine 32 62 , Kings Garden 40 36 | Meridian 33 48 Friday Harbor 32 48 Kings Garden aks 30 54 Opponent Lake Stevens M.E. I. Nooksack Meridian Lynden Ferndale Mt. Baker Blaine North Surry Nooksack Meridian Lynden Mt. Baker Blaine Nooksack Arlington Meridian Lynden Mt. Baker Blaine JV'S CAPTURE 2ND STANDING: L-R: Duane Huisingh, Terry Kaemingk, Duane VanderYacht, Bryan Korthuis, Rod Blankers, Mr. Terpstra. KNEELING: Andrew Tiersma, Harold Speelman, Joel Gibson, Harold Oosterhof, Mike Kingma, Bruce Kok, Lyncs 56 29 74 64 52 55 53 51 64 33 fie 47 49 PLACE IN COUNTY Sty Sais Le Ae gees - i noe st � SF vet oe : a iy JV CHEERLEADERS: Karen Bajema, Donna Staal, Pauline Bogaards, The JV team fought to a 17-3 record and a second place standing in the county. Their only losses came from Lynden and Mt. Baker, but they also beat Lynden in a very exciting home game. The team showed very promis- ing talent for next years Varsity team. Terry Kaemingk was appointed cap- tain of the team and high scorers were Harold Oosterhof and Harold Speelman. BACK ROW: Tim VandenBos, Bernie Tiersma, Carl VanWeerdhuizen, Brett Biesheuvel, Jeff Brink, Sid Koopman, Keith Roosma, Mr. Mellema. KNEELING: Randy Stuit, Doug Vanderpol, Ken Geertsma, Mark Heystek, Duane VanderGriend, David Hamstra, Gene DeJong, Jeff Scholton. | FRESHMAN PLAYERS GAIN EXPERIENCE VX YEN Opponent Lynden Meridian Mt. Baker Blaine Nooksack Meridian Lynden Mt. Baker Blaine Nooksack With the talent of 6'3 Brett Biesheuvel, the Freshman team took a third place standing. Out of the ten games played they ended the season with a 6-4 record showing their deter- mination and ability. Jeff Brink helped the team to their many wins and shows great po- tential for the future. With the experience they gained there is sure to be a victorious season for the JV team next year. FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS: L-R: Lisa Mellema, Karen Polinder, Leslie Likkel, Heidi Kramer, Lori DeBoer, Shelly Kok. BASEBALL: LYNCS CLOSE L-R: STANDING: Mr, Mellema, Darlene Visser, Ken Geleynse, Dan Bouma, Glenn Dykstra, Albert Timmer, Jeff Jansen, Ron Kok, Joel Huleatt, Gary Weg, Alice DeJager. KNEELING: Leesa VanDyk, Arv Honcoop, Mike Kingma, Duane DeBoer, Ron VanderVeen, Duane VanderYacht, Terry Kaemingk, Dennis Huizenga, Doreen Zylstra. Opponent Lyncs Nooksack fg 2 Meridian 5 4 Lynden 3 1 Mt. Baker 5 3 Nooksack fi :! Meridian 7 fe Lynden 10 2 Blaine 1 0 Blaine Mt. Baker SEASON TAKING FOURTH The 1976 season for the Lyncs had many ups and downs with the team having to finally settle with 4th place- the lowest standing in base- ball since Mr. Mellema started coaching. Gary Weg, Albert Timmer, Glenn Dykstra, and Ron Kok continued as in previous sports their outstanding athletic perform- ances. As for next year, Terry Kaemingk and Dennis Huizenga will be back showing their talents giving LCHS reason for hoping that next years team will prove to be a victorious one. - B — wee ee 8 Ee Orme, Cee bE 5 “ i Me ‘ee L-R: STANDING: Bruce Kok, Carl VanWeerdhuizen, Brett Biesheuvel, Jeff Brink, Duane Elsbree, Kurt DeVries, Larry VanderVeen, Mr. VanderHaak, KNEELING: Duane Huisingh, Rod Blankers, Mark Heystek, David Hamstra, Jay Faber, Larry Tjoelker, Ken Leegwater, Galen Vanderhage. JIV'S SHOW DETERMINATION The JV baseball team ended the '76 season with 7 wins and 3 losses. The highlight of the season was their big win over cross town rival Lynden, aiding much to the strengthening of their morals, Bruce Kok pitched with the help of Freshman Jeff Brink, while outstanding support came from Sophomores Duane Elsbree, Rod Blankers, and Duane Huisingh. Coach Bob VanderHaak helped the team gain the playing exper- ience needed for a victorious varsity season next year. Scores Opponent Meridian Nooksack Lynden Mt. Baker Nooksack Meridian Lynden Mt. Baker Blaine Blaine = PON AMADOR OA Lhe ORNN ORF WNO FRESHMAN TRACK SHOWS GREAT INDIVIDUAL EFFORT NEW RECORDS SET A Division- 440 yd. dash 58.8 Tim VandenBos 100 yd. low hurdles 12.5 Doug VanderPol Discuss 130'9 Doug VanderPol B Division- 100 yd. dash 11.8 Tim Plagerman 220 yd. dash 27.4 Tim Plagerman Discuss 115'65 Clarence De Raad 100 yd. low hurdles pk Greg Beanblossom STANDING: L-R: Bernie Vos, Larry Plagerman, Gene DeJong, Keith Stenevich, Doug VanderPol, Clarence DeRaad, Del Blankers, Tim VandenBos, Ed Blok, Wilburt DeVries, Mr. Kredit. KNEELING: Greg Beanblossom, Ken Dykman, Daren DeBoer, Pete Steiger, Tim Plagerman, Greg Ackerman, Larry Korthuis, Terry Engels, Rich Blankers, The Freshman track team, under coach Kredit, completed a suc- cessful year in track. Although they did not place high as a team in tri school and sub county meets, outstanding individual effort was put forth and a lot of new records set. Doug VanderPol was a con- tinuous asset to the team along with teammates Tim VandenBos and Tim Plagerman, With hopes of future victories and continued effort, LC shows much poten- tial for next year's track pro- GIRL’S TRACK: FIVE a Fe te oak ee a STANDING: L-R: Mrs. Strengholt, Lori DeBoer, Colleen Bode, Lori Timmer, Bev Bierlink, Marg De- Jager, Jill Morris, Kim DeWaard, Claire Bouwman, Karen Bode, Debbie Korthuis, Anita DeRaad. KNEELING: Denise Visser, Gay Visser, Jan Vreugdenhil, Kathy Visser, Jane VanLoo, Gretta Roorda, Carol Dykshoorn, Esther VanderGriend, MaryJane Hamstra, Corrine VanHorsen, RECORDS SET High Jump eg Bs Cl aire Bouwman Discuss 99, fe Kim DeWaard Shot Put 35'15 Kim DeWaard Javelin rach Kim DeWaard 80 yd. low hurdles ie Esther VanderGriend 100 yd. dash uM Jane VanLoo Claire Bouwman 220 yd, dash 2veu Jane VanLoo Claire Bouwman 440 yd. dash 3950 Jane VanLoo 880 yd. dash 2 30,3 Sherry Korthuis Mile 6 36.0 Kaye Baron 440 relay Soe Bev Bierlink, Kathy Visser, Lori DeBoer, Esther VanderGriend 880 relay Va5.c Gay Visser, Esther VanderGriend, Kathy Visser, Bev Bierlink Mile relay 5 RH ae Gretta Roorda, Lori DeBoer, Denise Visser, Claire Bouwman QUALIFY FOR STATE This spring proved to be an excel- lent season for the Girl's Track Team, Mrs, Strengholt proved her coaching ability in the track department by leading her team to second in county action. With high hopes of winning the District Championship the team faced disappointment after losing the title to Bellevue. Many of the school records were broken this year in outstanding efforts by the track girls, Jane VanLoo, Gretta Roorda, Claire Bouwman, Kim DeWaard, and Esther Vander- Griend put out extra effort ‘ throughout the season, All five ER qualified for state but due to an —=— injury Jane VanLoo couldn't run, = Esther VanderGriend gave LC a first in her event and with the help — of the others put the Lyncs in 9th position at state. TRACK TEAM L-R: STANDING: Mr. Ypma, Jay Meeboer, Jeff Jansen, Gary VanDalfsen, Bob VanderVeen, John Haagsma, Ken VanWeerdhuizen, John Vermeer. KNEELING: Steve VandenBos, Jason VanderVeen, Roger Koops, Allen DeVries, Peter Willingdon, Dean DeBoer, Glen Scholten. While the girl's track team was having an accord performance, the boys endured one of the longest seasons since Mr. Ypma took over in 1968. That year, like this year the Lyncs had firm hold of the county's 6th place position. Glen Scholten, the Lyncs only hopeful, reinjured his knee mid- MYE-b Yam nob yoy bred oH ol MEL-t-Toy oM- Bele MoLovely-Leel-bolel hiaMl oF oI xo) drop the sport. Jeff Jansen, the only other Senior, scored most of the Lyncs points in the sprints while Bob Vander Veen consistant- ly scored in the 880 and mile. No new records were set this season. CHEERLEADERS LEAD IN THE Standing: Kris Meyers, Cris Van Dalfsen, Doreen Zylstra, Bev Bajema. Sitting: Janet VanderGriend, Alice DeJager. INTRAMURALS At one time or another during the year, most every student at LCHS has participated in some Intramural sport. Competition against Home Rooms takes place during 4th hour and noon with activities ranging from basketball and ping-pong to the latest- ultimate frisbee. Besides being fun and a way of getting exer- cise, Intramurals seems to be the perfect remedy for curing a student's overworked brain. Mark Bratt Karen Mellema rs! a) — eA eH E o wy % By O 2 o 5 7) John Steensma Jane VanLoo @ President Treasurer B A.S Students of LCHS, The time has come for another class of LC students to leave your halls, many never return, | We, the student body leaders, look back on the year, | our last at Lynden Christian, with satisfaction. We | hope you feel fairly represented throughout the | triumphs and disappointments in student council. | | { This has been a joyful year for the State Champs and a = year of sorrow in the loss of a coach, teacher and = friend. I'm thankful that these and other events can bring us closer together as a school in Christ. AW It's been a privilege to represent a student body like ours this year. In a way we're all representatives, at the basketball games or wherever, not only of a == our school but also of our God. May He be with you Sen ee next year and always. pel eee LUTELELEELT | John Steensma £2 A.S.B. President EW itin:. STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL: L-R: STANDING: Jeff Jansen, John Steensma, Mark Bratt, Nola VanDyke, Char Heeringa, Mark Assink, KNEELING: Jane VanLoo, Jean Steiger, Marilyn Blok, Cindy Vogel, Elaine Groen. SITTING: Tim VandenBos, Doug VanderPol, Tami Wagter, Heidi Kramer, Mary Broersma, Gay Visser, June Orange, Karen Byeman, Pat Roosma, Nancy Weidenaar. MISSING: Karen Mellema, Sally Roosendaal. 3. = . 2 th, —et ie ri tae J 4 2 « 42 de i ; pie stds “PR Py ‘ . Wax re) ; e ae ry . { : wy fd ag pe yy. HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES SENIORS: Marilyn Blok, Jeany Steiger, Sally Roosendaal. FRESHMAN: Tami Wagter, Mary Broersma, Heidi Kramer, Tim VandenBos. JUNIORS: Nola VanDyk, Elaine Groen, Cindy Vogel, Char Heeringa. — SOPHOMORES: Pat Roosma, Karen Byeman, June Orange, Nancy Weidenaar. FPA. Sixty students at LCHS became the first members of our school's FFA Club this year. Our club is unique not just because it is new, but because it is the 1st FFA Chapter in a private school in the state. Activities include dairy judging, crop and plant contests, mechanics contests, a spring banquet, and also a showing at the Lynden fair, LCHS won their 1st banner at the Puyallup State Dairy Contest where they got 4th place out of 70 teams, PEP CLUB OFFICERS FFA Officers; L-R: Sally Roosendaal-Treasurer, Mr. DeHaan-Advisor, Kermit Stap-Sentinal, Randy Kortus-Vice President, Steve VanderGriend-President, Gerrit VanWeerdhuizen-Secretary, Les Heeringa-Reporter. PEP CLUB OFFICERS: L-R: Tami Yonker-Secretary, Donna Slater-Vice President, Johna Lautenbach-President Elaine Groen-Treasurer. ? PEP CLUB ADVISORS: Miss Haverhals, Miss Otter. President. This year A. F.S. hosted Eliana Inza of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Her families in- cluded the William Vander- Pol's and the Robert Boice's while staying in Lynden, A.F,S. OFFICERS: Kris Meyers- Secretary Treasurer; Marlene Mans- Vice President; Mr. Hendricks-Advisor; Doug Polinder- AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE Dear Friends at Lynden Christian: The most exciting day of this year was when I left to go to the U.S. It was a normal Sunday for a lot of people, but very special for me. I was crying when I said good-by to my family, but I was happy at the same time. I always thought that if I came it is because God wanted me to come and learn all the things of life here. Now that I have been here for a year, I truly have learned a great deal. Being away from home isn't always easy, but many of you have tried to make my home away from home, enjoyable. Maybe sometime you'll get the chance to go abroad, meet so many people and have as many nice experiences as I had here. I appreciate the opportunity Lynden Christian has given me to attend your school and be part of the AFS program. I would like to thank the teachers for being so helpful and courteous to me. I hope you can come and visit me in Bolivia. I'll be waiting for you. Good-by, God bless you. Sincerely, Eliana Inza Alarcon Casilla 1998 Santa Cruz Bolivia. Marlene Mans spent the summer of '75 representing Lynden Christian in Italy, 74 TEACHER ASSISTANTS STANDING: Kim VanZee, Roxie Tjoelker, Kelli Tjoelker, Brenda VanderPol, Denise Visser, Jean Steiger, Cris VanDalfsen, Sharon VanBeek, Carol Dykshoorn, Karen Scheffer, Jane Vreug- denhil, Jeff Jansen. SEATED: Ev Scholten, Joan Likkel, Cindy Vande Vegte. TORCH CLUB | | STANDING ABOVE: L-R: Rachel Smit, Elenor DeRaad, Glenda Mulder, Carolyn Oosterhof. STANDING: L-R: K, Bajema, K. Byeman, J. Segaar, N. Weidenaar, G. Faber, B. Thomas, B. Nymeyer, D. Matter, K. VanderMey, L. Heeringa, K. Bode, G. Roosma, G. Wybenga, D. Faber, S. Hendricks, G, VanDalfsen, S. VanderGriend, R. Tjoelker, S. Korthuis, J. Bratt, J. Vermeer, D. Elsbree, D. Polinder, P. Willingdon, R. Koops, K. Visser, T. Yonker, M, Timmer, A, Petter, H, DeVries, J. Meyer, L. Bosman, G. Dotinga, D. Terpstra, D. Korthuis. THIRD ROW: A, DeRaad, P, Bogaards, K. Stremler, C. Weidenaar, D. Zylstra, J. VanderGriend, B. Bajema, B. VanderPol, G. Mulder, V. Stegink, J. VanAndel, J. Maas, N. Bouma, S. Haak, C. Heeringa, SECOND ROW: T. Bouma, R. Kok, J. Steensma, S. Rylaarsdam, P. Roosma, L. VanDyk, D. Visser, J. Likkel, R. Bouwman, K, DeWaard, L. Heeringa, M. Heeringa, C. VandeVegte, M. Blok, J. Likkel, J. Steiger, K. Mellema. FRONT ROW: A, DeHoog, B. Bierlink, A. Verbree, V. Gunst, S. Strengholt, K. Vellema, L. Plagerman, M. Mans, J. Plagerman, J. Orange, P. Glass, Y Byeman, D. Johnson, M. Stremler, C. VanHorsen, HI-LITE STAFF L-R: BACK ROW: Rachel Smit, Frank DeVries, Jim Segaar, Jean Steiger, Karen Bode, Tami VanderHaak, Brian VanderHaak, FRONT ROW: Brent Kok, Karla Stremler, Mr. Ypma, Sheryl Haak, Denise Visser, Cheryl Sterk. AI-LITE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Karen Mellema, Brent Kok. 76 Advisor: Mr. Ypma., MAKES HEADLINES Coming out once a month, a lot of work went into putting out our school news- paper the Hi-Lite . Before the first issue was out even the rookies knew what dummy copy and counting headlines meant. The Hi-Lite room got a new coat of paint along with a first place rating with the Columbia Scholastic Press Associ- ation. Jim Segaar took over the editors pen with Marlae Timmer and Denise Visser helping. A big thank-you goes to the staff for keeping LC so well informed. Assistant Editor: Denise Visser, Editor: Jim Segaar. Business Managers: Karen Bode, Jean Steiger. , Mark isser V 1Se � JoAn Den Kathy V ANNUAL STAFF Brenda VanderPol, ASSISTANT EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Elaine Groen. EDITOR WY ad x) e g F a 3 WY —O Kiel. Scott Korthuis. SPORTS EDITOR fin CHOIR HEADS EAST— FIRST ROW: L-R: K. Vellema, K. Korevaar, P. Bogaards, J. VanderVeen, J. VanRy, D. Polinder, J. Meyer, K. Geleynse, J. Lautenbach, V. Stegink, B. Thomas, J. Likkel, R. Schuitema, S. Haak, D. VanRy, L. Plagerman, SECOND ROW: A. DeRaad, R. Koops, C. VandeVegte, K. Stap, B. Bierlink, J. Vermeer, A. Doesburg, M. Assink, M. Blok, G. Roosma, K. Meyers, A. Honcoop, J. Faber, J. Huleatt, D. Zylstra. THIRD ROW: E. Appel, D. Huizenga, J. Maas, C. Engels, E. Groen, B. VanderHaak, J. VanderGriend, J. Gibson, K. Mellema, B, VanderVeen, D. Visser, J. Steensma, C. Heeringa, M. Kingma, J. VanAndel. FOURTH ROW: N. Weidenaar, J. Bratt, K. Bajema, D. Beld, C. Likkel, S. VanderGriend, C. Dykshoorn, H. VanderGriend, E. VanderGriend, M. Bratt, G. Visser, J. Meeboer, S. Roosendaal, K. DeVries, K. Scheffer. On Good Friday morning the choir took off for a week and a half of fun and excitement on one of the biggest choir tours ever. Stops were made in Spokane, Manhatten Montana, Rapid City and New Holland South Dakota, and finally Dordt College. For some the most exciting event was Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills and for others the highlight of their tour was the DordtFestival. The hours of hard work and practice paid off making the tour a huge success. Besides their spring tour the choir also managed to give concerts both at FYod oLote) M- Bele Ub bol KoYor-y Mod oh bb ued ol Pa. WMo} -a Mol-Del cod Colum -Xol tM rol DE bu Lol Ko) ws DI VandeKerk for all the time he spent making it all possible. cy Choir Officers: L-R: Cindy VandeVegte-Secretary, Arv Honcoop- Business Manager, Joani Meyer-Business Manager, Bill Thomas- Vice President, Ken Geleynse-President. DESTINATION DORDT COLLEGE a a RN aN — CR — NUNN a mA RR SS VARSITY SINGERS: L-R: STANDING: Craig Engels, Joy Maas, Joel Gibson, Bill Thomas, Kristi Vellema, Ken Korevaar, Cindy VandeVegte, Steve VanderGriend, Judy VanRy, Ken Geleynse, SITTING: Mark Assink, Doreen Zylstra, Cindy Likkel, Johna Lautenbach, Janet VanderGriend, Elaine Groen, John Vermeer. | LYNDEN CHRISTIAN BAND BAND: BACK TO FRONT: '7'-Linda Plagerman, Bev Bajema, Mary Broersma, DaMond Johnson, Bev Bierlink, Sally Roosendaal, Carol Weidenaar, Ron Plagerman, Dell Blankers, Tim VandenBos, Steve VandenBos, Randy Schuitema, Roger Koops, Jane VanLoo. '6'-Garth Kooy, Kim DeWaard, Karen Byeman, Josie Zylstra, Lydia Under the direction of Mr. VandeKerk, the LCHS band had a successful year. At the annual band contest they proved their greatness by receiving a superior 1 rating. In addition to the pep and enthusiasm they gave by playing at the home football and basketball games, the band managed to give a number of concerts including a tour to Seattle. Steinfort, Marj DeJager, Jan Vreugdenhil, Terri Bouwman, Bruce Versteeg, Keith Stenevich, Clarence DeRaad, Allen DeVries, Bruce Nymeyer, Mark Assink, Bill Thomas, Terry Engels, Evonne Dyksterhuis, Jay Meeboer, Tom VanBeek, Craig Engels, John Vermeer, BAND OFFICERS: L-R: Mark Assink -Business Manager, Linda Plagerman-Secretary Treasurer, Bruce Nymeyer-Vice President, Glen Scholten-President. BACK ROW: L-R: MaryJane Hamstra, Kathi VanderHaak, Marion DeKiewiet, Duane VanderGriend, Robert Smit, Carl VanWeerdhuizen, Ron Plagerman, Ed Blok, Marlene Hoekstra, Julie Prichard, Linda VanBeek,. MIDDLE ROW: Debbie Honcoop, Kaye Baron, Karen Honcoop, Laura Speelman, Greg Ackerman, Terry Engels, Craig Geleynse, Anita Maarhuis, Bev Eshuis, Donna DeVries, Noreen Sterk. FRONT ROW: Heidi Kramer, Lisa Mellema, Lori DeBoer, Lori Timmer, Elaine Gunst, Wendy VanDyken, Jackie Ammerman, Gaye VanderGiessen, Lori Korevaar, Terri Wybenga, Leslie Likkel. FRESHMAN CHORUS ‘L” CLUB KNEELING: Craig Engels, Dean DeBoer, Ken Korevaar, Jane VanLoo, Char Heeringa, Tami Yonker, Sharon VanBeek, Joel Huleatt, Glen Dykstra, Albert Timmer, Gary Weg, Doug Honcoop, Roger Koops, Glen Scholten, MIDDLE ROW: Scott Korthuis, Harold Speelman, John Vermeer, Emily VanDyken, Denise Visser, Esther VanderGriend, Lori Heeringa, Kim DeWaard, Bob VanderVeen, Wes Meyer, Louis VanderGiessen, Ron VanderVeen, Leesa VanDyk, Pat Roosma, Elaine DeVries, Darlene Visser. BACK ROW: Doug Polinder, Joel Gibson, Bruce Nymeyer, Mark Bratt, Ron Kok, Brian VanderHaak, Ken VanWeerdhuizen, Barry Berendsen, Pete Willingdon, Duane VanderYacht, Sally Roosendaal, Jill Hamstra, Gretta Roorda, Kathy Visser, Adria Petter, Karen VanderMay, Karen Bode, Gay Visser, June Orange. LADDER: TOP: Alice DeJager, Doreen Zylstra, Cris VanDalfsen, Bev Bajema, Janet VanderGriend. | i i } H i LIBRARIANS LeeAnn Isenhart, Judy VanDyke, Cindy Vogel, Ron DeBeeld, Frank DeVries. DEBATE FACES THE FACTS DEBATE TEAM (TOP TO BOTTOM) Darlene Visser Leesa Van Dyk Terry Engels Sharon Van Beek Del Blankers Tom Van Beek Roger Koops Jim Segaar Dean De Boer 86 The Debate Team is made up of a group of students whose purpose is to argue a certain topic in an organized way. Hours of hard work are spent finding sources to side their argument. Although they weren't able to go farther, the Debate Team did get to attend the debate held at Seattle Pacific College. This year Mrs, VanZanten took over as advisor for the Debaters, Seniors Sharon VanBeek and Jim Segaar both earned their stripes this year, while Junior Roger Koops received his letter. SOW tN) DADAM OM eM N!— KF LOlolalN é _ { aati 89 ‘ RS SS PSE, A SILLS EEE OG GE TE SUPERINTENDENT OF LYNDEN CHRISTIAN DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED Days of future (for the school year '75-'76) are passed! ey Big deal? Not necessarily. Sad deal? Yes, for some = _ because you enjoyed '75-'76. Happy deal? Yes, for ys ® some, You disliked '75-'76, or you want to progress toward life's goal. Good! But let's look at that theme again. This is the year of our Nation's 200th birthday. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. Approximately 73,000 days of the Future Passed since our nation's birth. MR BEN B OX UM Those attending her birth are remembered in history : books, their former presence marked by graves. Yet, 73,000 days ago they sensed the seasons, laughed, cried, dreamed, and mused over what might become with the passing of their future. Really, ''Days of Future Passed is a unique way of saying, History . Scripture teaches how it started, how it will end, and what we are to do with our small part of the Days of Future Pass(ing),. One beautiful example is in Deuteronomy 32. Moses, God's spokesman says Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you. When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of men, He fixed the bounds of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God. For the Lord's portion is His people. Imagine that! God fixes bounds--God plans History! You are part of His plan-either willingly in Jesus Christ or unwillingly, outside of Him. In Christ, the passing of the future holds no fears-without Him, ONLY fear, Days of Future Passed -what an insightful theme! May it stimulate secure thoughts because you know the God of all the Days of Future Passed , Grave on thy heart each past 'red letter day'! | Forget not all the sunshine of the way By which the Lord hath led thee; answered prayers, And joys unasked, strange blessings, lifted cares, Grand promises-echoes! Thus thy life shall be One record of His love and faithfulness to thee. Poet Havergal spoke wisely. _ God bless you as you live in the Days of Future Passed”. Sincerely yours in Christ, Ben H. Boxum Superintendent MR. GARRIS TIMMER-PRINCIPAL LCHS. arrose ll SCHOOL BOARD: L-R: Dennis Gross, Bill VanderPol, Henry Tjoelker, Hilbert Visser, Jim Kaemingk, Jack Veltkamp, Gerald Polinder, Ted Heeringa, Rube Bode, Ivan Groen, Tony VanRooyen. STANDING: Ben Boxum, Sherm Polinder. 91 Mr. Timmer has a large job before him as he carries out his position as principal of Lynden Christian. Being our principal, he must patiently and skillfully deal with many of the problems and situations that arise at At least once a month the men on the school board meet to discuss the matters con- cerning our school's system. But their job isn't limited to just that evening. Hours of their time is spent working to maintain the high academic quality of our school. With- out their help, LCHS would not be able to function. TEACHERS HAROLD TERPSTRA went to Calvin College and got his M.A, at Western. He teaches Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science. College. He teaches U.S. History, World Geography, and P,E. Besides being Attendance Officer, he is also Athletic Director for our school, , SHARON STRENGHOLT went to Calvin College. This is her first year at LCHS as girl's P.E. teacher. MARVIN VANDERPOL received his A.B, and M.A. at Western. Besides teaching General Literature and Speech, he directs the Senior Play and Musical, and is cheerleader advisor. DOROTHY OTTOR teaches Typing, Money Management, Bookkeeping and Shorthand, She went to Western Washington State College. a ee DEL VANDEKERK is our school's Band and Choir director. He also teaches Freshman Chorus and American Literature. He got his B.A. at Dordt and his M.E.D. at Western. When will we appreciate the importance of the things we have learned? BOB VANDERHAAK re- ceived his B,A. at Calvin College. He teaches Busi- ness Math, Typing and Beginning Bookkeeping. COLLENE RICHENDRFER went to the University of Washington and Western Washington State College. She teaches Home Economics I, II, and III. BILL DEHOOG went to Western Washington State College. He taught Health, State History, and Boy's. P.E., and was also coach for our Varsity basketball team. ED POSTMA got his A.B. at Calvin College. He teaches German I and II and along with Mr, Stegink organizes the school book store. ARVIN BLANKERS teaches Algebra and Advanced Math, He also coaches the Cross Country team. He attended WWSC and Rutger's University. AL RAMMERMAN went to Western where he received his B, A. He teaches English Lit. , General English, Com- position, Thematic Lit., and Modern Novel. Although we may not understand it now, we will most assuredly become aware of onset SSSR steer ms . cs aa the importance in te. = tos thee Rw Om y hog oom eat pee, 10-ah, teere ee tees preterees Pee bey, years to come. ADELINE HAVERALS received her B.A. at Calvin. She teaches Grammar, Spanish and Latin. She and Miss Ottor are the advisors for the Pep Club. LES HENDRICKS is our school's A.F.S. PETE BULTHUIS is our school's counselor. advisor, He went to WWSC where he Besides teaching Psychology he is also received his A.B. He teaches Freshman advisor for the Chapel Committee. and Sophomore Bible and Sociology. CURT DEHAAN received his B.S. at Washington State University. He teaches Agriculture and is also advisor for the F.F.A. Club. This is his first year teaching at LCHS, LARRY STEGINK went to Calvin College and then to Purdue University where he got his M.S. He teaches Biology and General Science. Besides being our school's Varsity football coach, FRED YPMA teaches Thematic Literature, Advanced Composition, Individual Reading, and Journalism. He went to Montana State University. This year he was named Outstanding Young Educator by the Lynden Chamber of Commerce. ARTHUR HOF went to Adams State College where he got his B.A. He teaches Government, World History, and World Problems, and is Annual advisor. REV. JACK MATHEIS teaches Bible, Reformed Doctrine, and Church His- tory. He received his A.B. and B.D. from Calvin College. HARLAN KREDIT went to Calvin where he got his A.B. and then to MTS College of William and Mary. He teaches Senior Biology, Earth Science, and Freshman Science. SHIRLEY VAN ZANTEN is our school Librarian. She got her B.A. at Western Washington State College. This year she took over as Debate Advisor. FLORENCE NYMEYER helps Mrs. Van VanZanten in the library for a few hours each day. Tami Koetje also helped out as an assistant for Mrs. Richendrfer in Home Ec. for the first semester. Education, in the deepest on sense, ls continuous and lifelong. What we think we already know is often less helpful than the desire to learn. Poa sapeae nese eae nipvonaniihionne ss pe aanaemraanernaranetomenniectiigt 1 Holleman Gordon Van Weerdhuizen Nick Honcoop STANDING: Herman Haveman Harold Workema Ann De Vries Clarence Plagerman KNEELING Len Van Ry Leonard Vander Wekken MISSING Freida Groen Henry op = =e Rc Q Y) = RQ OFFICE STAFF LOUISE HAVEMAN OFFICE eA font GIRLS Bo AOL y : | 4 | BACK ROW: L-R: Jill Hamstra, Diane Roorda, Sheryl Stuit, Joani Meyers, Sue Smit, Linda Vos. MIDDLE ROW: Marian Geertsma, Lori Postma. FRONT ROW: Tami Yonker, Carolyn Heystek, Elenor De Raad. Ubith each Hsin hink of our Ries Rs yust beqinning Ae CLASSES FRESHMAN Wilbert DeVries Joel DeWaard Gene DeYoung Jane Douma Ken Dykman Terry Engels Bev Eshuis Jay Faber Ken Geertsma Craig Geleynse Steve Goeschl Elaine Gunst Greg Ackerman Jackie Ammerman Gerald Appel Jeannine Bajema Kaye Baron Greg Beanblossom Brett Biesheuvel Dell Blankers Rich Blankers Ed Blok Colleen Bode Kim Bode Jeff Boonstra Rita Bosscher James Bouma Jeff Brink Mary Broersma Daren DeBoer Lori DeBoer Jasper DeHoog Marion DeKiewiet Brian DeKoekkoek Clarence DeRaad Donna DeVries CLASS OFFICERS: Lori DeBoer-Secre- tary, Leslie Likkel-Vice President, | Doug VanderPol-President, Linda | VanBeek-Treasurer. | | David Hamstra MaryJane Hamstra Rick Heeringa Mark Heystek Marlene Hoekstra Debbie Honcoop Karen Honcoop Maureen Honcoop John Isenhart Shelly Kok Sid Koopman Lorrie Korevaar Larry Korthuis Heidi Kramer Guy Laird Ken Leegwater Leslie Likkel Anita Maarhuis Lisa Mellema Steve Miller Byron Nydam Larry Plagerman Ron Plagerman Tim Plagerman Dan Polinder Karen Polinder Sylvia Poortinga Dwight Postma Pam. Postma Julie Prichard Keith Roosma Scott Rutgers Jeff Scholten Robert Smit Laura Speelman Peter Steiger 103 Lydia Steinfort Keith Stenevich Kent Stenevich 26 ‘ ; % } Noreen Randy Bernie Sterk Stuit Tiersma Lori Thea David Timmer Timmermans Tjoelker Bonnie Tim Loren VanDellen VandenBos VandenTop Larry Tjoelker Linda VanBeek Tom VanBeek Gaye Vander Giessen Duane VanderGriend Kathi V anderHaak Doug Vanderpol Gary VanderVeen Larry VanderV een Wendy VanDyken Case VanHorsen Carl VanWeerdhuizen Kris VanZee, Randy Velthuizen Rick Voskuilen Bruce Versteeg Jan Vreugdenhil Bernie Vos Tami Wagter Terry Wybenga Gladys Zylstra Josie Zylstra asenanee® “vr an ne? Elaine Appel Karen Bajema Bev Bierlink Rod Blankers Pauline Bogaards Cindy Bos Lynette Bosman Claire Bouwman Richelle Bouwman . Jim Bratt Debra Bruinsma | Don Bruinsma CLASS OFFICERS: Darlene Visser-Secretary, Gay Visser-President, Jim Bratt-Vice President, Val Stegink-Treasurer. Karen Byeman Yolanda Byeman Arthur DeBoer Adrianna DeHoog Marj DeJager RosaLee DeJong Linda DeMooy Anita DeRaad Annette DeVries Hilda DeVries Kurt DeVries Duane Elsbree Daryl Faber Grace Faber = Jeff Faber Karl Giliam Pat Glass Val Gunst Tom Huizenga Joan Jager DaMond Johnson Korthuis Maas Brenda Julie Jay Kok Likkel Meeboer June Orange Ed Poortinga Val Postma Gary Roosma Pat Roosma Shar Rylaarsdam John Scheenstra Eileen Scholten Mark Hamstra Scott Hendricks Sharon Heusinkveld Lance Hoekema Pam Hoekema Ron Holtrop Jim Honcoop Duane Huisingh Albert Huizenga Mike Huizenga Doug Slater Glenn Smit Joel Spoelstra Donna Staal Val Stegink Mike Stenevich Mary Stremler Sue Darlene Strengholt Terpstra Scott Andrew Thompson Tiersma Larry Tjoelker Rick Tjoelker Ron Tjoelker Judy VanAndel Gary VanDalfsen Steve VandenBos Harvey VanderGriend Galen V anderhage Jason V anderV een Joan VanderVeen Leesa VanDyk Lorna VanDyken Edna V anLohuizen Gary VanWeerdhuizen Ken VanWeerdhuizen Alice Verbree Darlene Visser Gay Visser Rod Visser Nancy Weidenaar Phil Woudenberg Gary Wybenga JUNIORS... 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LYNDEN, WASHINGTON STEAM CARPET CLEANERS DUTCH CLEANERS DRY CLEANING SERVICE 601 FRONT STREET LYNDEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS WEDDINGS SENIOR FAMILY PICTURES 9 5235 3 PHONE FRONT CAMERA SHOP) 354-2993 LYNDEN OR A QUALITY PORTRAIT OF YOURSELF DEWAARD BODE APPLIANCES Amana C orning Jenn Air K itchenaid Maytag Speed Queen W hirlpool Tappan WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 354-4441 ae 500 Front - Lynden DONETTE STUDIO BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '76 108 N. COMMERCIAL BELL. FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING AND ADVERTISING NEEDS SEE THE LYNDEN TRIBUNE 354-4444 734-3709 SENIOR INDEX Chapel Committee 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; L Club 3,4; Hi-Lite Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 3; Track 3. HARRY ANKER Cowboy Intramurals 2,3,4; F.F.A, 4. RENA APPEL Freshman Chorus 1; Chapel Committee 3; Pep Club 3,4; Reach Out 3; Usher 3; Intramurals 4; Flag Marcher 3; German Club 3, BEV BAJEMA Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2, 3,4; Play Cast 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; L Club 3,4; Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4; A. F.S. 3,4; Home Room Represent- ative 1, DUANE BELD Frenchy Choir 2, 3,4; Freshman Chorus 1; Track 1, 2, ROD BIERLINK P,E. Assistant 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; German Club 1, 2; Football 1; Basket- ball 1; F.F. A. 4, MARILYN BLOK Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Play Cast 4; Musical 3; Choir 2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; A.F.S, 3,4, President 3; Intramurals 3,4; Ger- man Club 2; Home Room Representative 4, ED BOSSCHER Boozwah Intramurals 2, 3,4. DAN BOUMA Choir 2,3; Intramurals 3; Football 1; Baseball 1, 2,4. TIMOTHY BOUMA Tim Torch Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2,3, 4; Cross Country Manager 1. MARK BRATT Torch Club 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; L Club 2, 3,4; Varsity Singers eS ‘Intramurals 2. 3; Spanish Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, iF 3, 4; Home Room Represeseatige 7M A.S.B. Vice President 4, CRAIG BUMA Coon Intramurals 2,3,4; F.F,A. 4. RONALD DEBEELD Play Cast 4; Librarian 4; Intramurals 2; German Club 2. IVAN DEJONG German Club 1, 2, ELENOR DERAAD P,E. Assistant 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Teacher Assistant 4; Office Girl 4; German Club 2. FRANK DEVRIES Hi-Lite Staff 4; Librarian 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; German Club i‘: 2: ELAINE DEVRIES P.E. Assistant 3; Freshman Chorus 1; L Club 3,4; Intramurals 1, 2,3; Basketball 1; 2,3; Track 1; Baseball 1, 3° ‘Volleyball 4, Paper “Home Room Representative 3: MARLIN DYKMAN Merli Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Intramurals 1, 2,3, 4; Cross Country 2: Track We CAROL DYKSHOORN Freshman Chorus 1; Choir 3,4; L Club 3,4 Teacher Assistant 4; Tatransuvals 2,3, 4; Track 3,4. EVONNE DYKSTERHUIS P.E. Assistant 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Play Cast 4; GLEN DYKSTRA Dick L Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3;4; F, FA. 4. MARIAN GEERTSMA Cupcake Office Girl i A.F.S, 3; Intramurals 2, 3,4; Class Treasurer 4; F.F.A. 4. KEN GELEYNSE Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2; Chapel Com- mittee 4; Choir 2, 35 4; Varsity Singers 3,4; Hi- Lite Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1, 2. SID GILIAM Little Mack Intramurals 2, 3,4. MARJORIE GROEN Marj Freshman Chorus 1; Intramurals 1, 2, MARLENE GROEN P.E, Assistant 4; Intramurals 1. JILL HAMSTRA Hamms P.E, Assistant 3,4; Freshman Chorus 1; Reach Out 4; L Club. 2,3,4; Office Girl 3, 4, ASE, S; 3; Intramurals ile 2, ci 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, se Volleyball r 2,4. LES HEERINGA Torch Club 2,3,4, Vice President 3; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; F.F.A. 4, Reporter 4, CAROLYN HEYSTEK Freshman Chorus 1; Reach Out 3; Office Girl 4; A.F.S, 3; Usher 2; Intramurals 1, 2,33 Cen am Club 2, DOUG HONC OOP L Club 3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Track 1, 2; Basketball Manager 3,4, LARRY HONC OOP Freshman Chorus 1. LINDA HONCOOP Freshman Chorus 1; Pep Club 3; Office Girl 3; German Club 2. BOB HUIZENGA P.E, Assistant 2; L Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Track 1 DON HUIZENGA P.E, Assistant 4; Intramurals 1,2 ,3,4; German Club 2; Football 1; Track 1. JOEL HULEATT Freshman Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; L Club 3,4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, ‘4; German Club 3; Football 1,:2,3,4: Basketball “4 2; Baseball 1, | 3,4. ELIANA INZA Exchange student from Bolivia; A. F. S. 4; Pep Club 4, LEE-ANN ISENHART Ferndale High School 1, 2; Musical 4; Librarian 3,4, LOREN JACOBSEN Intramurals 1, 2; Football 1. JEFF JANSEN Hoover ! Musical 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Teacher Assistant 4; Usher 4; fotraavals ry 2,3,4; German Club 2; 124 Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Class President 1,2,.3,4, JOAN KIEL Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2, 3,4; Play Cast 4; Chapel Committee eo; Reach Out 1; Annual Staff 3.4: 4,F.S. 2,3; 4; Secretary 33 Usher 2, 3,4; Intramurals 1; German Club 2 RON KOK Torch Club 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2; L Club 2,3, 4; Annual Staff a. Gatvasterals - 2, 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball yrds GARTH KOOY Gow ! Play Cast 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Intramurals 2, 3,4; Home Room Representative ee KEN KOREVAAR Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Choir 3,4; L Club 3, 4; Varsity Singers 4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Cross Coun- try 3; Track 2,3. RANDY KORTUS Dolf Teacher Assistant 4; Intramurals 1, 2,3, 4; Ger- man Club 1,2; Basketball is FF. A, 4, ice President 4, JOHNA LAUTENBACH Freshman Chorus 1; Chapel Committee 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 4, President 4; Usher 3; Hi-Lite Staff 3; AgE. $; 3,4. BRIAN LIKKEL Intramurals 2, 3,4; German Club 1, BRUCE LIKKEL Intramurals 2, 3,4; Spanish Club 2, 3. JOAN LIKKEL Freshman Chorus 1; Chapel Committee 3; Choir 2,3,4; Reach Out 4; Teacher Assistant 4; Intra- muralé 3,4. MARLENE MANS Torch Club 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2,3; A.F.S, 15 2.3545 Vice President 4, Cenman Club 2: DAN MATHEIS Methusalah L Club 2, 3,4; Intramurals 2, 3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Track 2; Baseball 1. DUANE MATTER Freshman Chorus 1; Usher 3; Intramurals 2, 3,4; Baseball 1, 3; Torch Club 2, 3,4, President 4, KAREN MELLEMA Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2, 3,4; Chapel Committee 3; Reach Out 4; Hi-Lite Staff 3,4; ARPES ea: Intramurals 1, 2,3. 4; German Club 2533 Class Treasurer 3; A S. B. ’Secretary 4; Home Room Representative Ba WES MEYER Freshman Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; L Club 2 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4; Geunan Club 1, 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Class Vice President ay KRISTI MEYERS Kris Freshman Chorus 1; Musical 1, 3; Choir 2, 3,4; L Club 3, 4; Cheaeteader 1. 2, 2. 4; Teacher Assistant 4; A. F, So 2o3, 4, Treatucer 4: Class Vice President 1; Class Secret ary a GLENDA MULDER Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2, 3,4; Chapel Committee 1, 2; Reach Out - Annual Staff 4; Teacher Assistant 4: ALF.S.: t,.2,3, 4: Spanish Club 2, 3, | | | GORDON NONHOFF Band 1, 2,3; L Club 3,4; Football 2,3; Track 1. BRUCE NYMEYER Goober Torch Club 2, 3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; L Club 2, 3,4; 1 Debate 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 3,4; German Clu Slee - CAROLYN OOSTERHOF C arol'' Play Cast 4; Teacher Assistant 4; A. F,S, 203, 4; Usher 3; Intramurals 3; German Club 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2; Home Room Representative 3; VFW Speech Contest 2. DOUG PEEL Intramurals 1, 2. JANICE PLAGERMAN Torch Club 2, 3,4; Freshman Chorus 1; A.F.S. 3; German Club 2, BRENT POSTMA Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4. LORI POSTMA Torch Club 2; Office Girl 4; A.F.S, 2, 3; Usher 3; Intramurals 3,4; German Club 2, 3; Class Secre- tary 3. DIANE ROORDA Flopsy P.E, Assistant 4; Pep Club 3; L Club 2, 3,4; Office Girl 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; Flag Marcher 3; German Club 1; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1; Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3. GRETTA ROORDA Greets Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2; Reach Out 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Office Girl 3; A.F.S. 3; Intra- murals 1, 2,3,4; German Club 2; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Volleyball 1,4. SALLY ROOSENDAAL Sal PE, Assistant 3,4; Freshman Chorus 1; Play Cast 4; Musical 2, 3; Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; Basket ball 1, 2,3,4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3,4; Home Room Representative 4; F.F.A. 4, Treasurer 4. KAREN SCHEFFER Freshman Chorus 1; Choir 3,4; Teacher Assistant 4; Intramurals 3, 4, EVELYN SCHOLTEN Ev P.E, Assistant 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Play Cast 4; Chapel Committee 3; Reach Out 4; Hi-Lite Staff 2; Teacher Assistant 4; Intramurals 3. GLEN SCHOLTEN Band 1, 2, 3,4 Business Manager 3, President 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Usher 3; Intramurals 2,3,4; Cross : Country 1, 2,3; Track 1, 2, 3,4. JIM SEGAAR Torch Club 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2,3; L Club 2, 3,4; Hi-Lite Staff 3,4, Editor 4; Debate 1, 2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Football Manager 1, 2,3; Basket ball Statistician 2, 3,4. DONNA SLTATER Cookie Milaca High School, Minnesota 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Pep Club 4, Vice President 4; ALF. Size, RACHEL SMIT Freshman Chorus 1; Chapel Committee 3; Pep Club Secretary 3; Hi-Lite Staff 4; Teacher Assist- ant 4; Usher 1, 2,4; Pep Club 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Flag Marcher 3; German Club 2, 3. SUE SMIT Freshman Chorus 1; Musical 3; Chapel Committee 3; Reach Out 3; Teacher Assistant 4; Office Girl 4; A.F.S. 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. HARRY SPEELMAN Torch Club 2, 3,4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; German Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 3. JEANY STEIGER Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Play Cast 4; Chapel Committee 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Reach Ont 2,3,4; Hi-Lite Staff 3, 4; A.F.S. 3; Intramurals 2,3,4; German Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Representativ e 3, 4. KARLA STREMLER Torch Club 4; Chapel Committee 3; Reach Out 3; Hi-Lite Staff 4; Intramurals 1,2,4. JOHN STEENSMA Torch Club 2, 3,4; Choir 4; Hi-Lite Staff 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3,4; German Club 1, 2; Football 1; Class Vice President 3; A. S.B, President 4. MARVIN STREMLER Intramurals 1, 2,3,4. SHERYL STUIT P,E, Assistant 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Reach Out 3; Office Girl 3,4; A.F.S. 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4. DIANE TERPSMA Torch Club 4; Teacher Assistant 4; Librarian 4; Intramurals 2,3,4. PAM TERWISSCHA P,E, Assistant 3; Intramurals 1, DUANE TEVELDE Musical 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; German Club 1. BILL THOMAS Billium Musical 2,3; Choir 2,3,4, Vice President 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4; Varsity Singers 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Baseball 1, 2. ALBERT TIMMER Meridian High School 1; Torch Club 3,4; L Club 2, 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4. KELLI TJOELKER Kel Chapel Committee 2; Teacher Assistant 4 A.F. S. 3; Usher 1, 2,3; Intramurals 1, 2; German Club 2, ROXIE TJOELKER Freshman Chorus 1; Musical 1,4; Chapel Commit- tee 3; Teacher Assistant 4; Librarian 3; A, F,S, 3; German Club 2, SHARON VANBEEK Beek Freshman Chorus 1; Play Cast 4; Musical 1, 2; Chapel Committee 1, 2; Band 1, 2,3; L Club 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Annual Staff 3; Teacher Assistant 4; Debate 2,3,4; A.F.S. 2,3; German Sinb: 2, 3. TERI VANBEEK Shorts Freshman Chorus 1; Chapel Committee 3; Pep Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2, 3,4; Flag Marcher 3; German Club 2, 3, CRISTI VANDALFSEN Cris Freshman Chorus 1; Play Cast 4; Musical 1, 3,4; L Club 3,4; Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4; Teacher Assistant 4; Class Secretary 1. LOUIS VANDERGIESSEN Louie P,E, Assistant 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Basketball Man- ager 4; Cross Country 3,4; Track 2, 3; Baseball 1. : 125 BRIAN VANDERHAAK Musical 1, 2,3; Choir 4; Band 1, 2,3; L Club 3,4; Hi-Lite Staff 3,4; Usher 3; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; German Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2,3, 4; Track 1, 2; Class Vice President 4; Gun. Club L525 BRENDA VANDERPOL P.E, Assistant 4; Torch Club 2, 3, 4;.Cheerleader 1; Annual Staff 2,3,4, Editor 4; Teacher Assistant 4; A.F.S. 1,2,3,4; Usher 3,4; Spanish Club 3; Class Treasurer 1. NICKI VANDERZOUWEN George McDougall High School, Airdrie, Alberta De, : CINDY VANDEVEGTE Wester Christian High, Hull, Iowa 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Chapel Committee 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Reach Out 4; L Club 2, 3,4; Varsity Singers 3, 4; Teacher Assistant 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Basketball Manager 2,3; Track 2; Volley- ball 2; Class Secretary 4. CHERYL VANLANT Freshman Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; A.F.S. 3; Usher 3,4; Intramurals 2, 3. JANE VANLOO Musical 2,3; Chapel Committee 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; L Club 2, 3,4; A.F.S. 3; Intramu- rals 1,2,3,4;German Club 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2, 3,4; Volleyball 2, 3,4; A.S.B. Treasurer 4, GERRIT VAN WEERDHUIZEN Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2; F.F.A, Secretary 4, SANDY VANZANTEN Torch Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 1; Hi-Lite Staff 3; A.F.S, 1, 2; Usher 3,4; Intramurals 2,3; German Club 1, 2; Home Room Representative 2. KIM VANZEE Freshman Chorus 1; Teacher Assistant 4; German Club 1, 2. WAYNE VOGEL Band 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, DOUG VREUGDENHIL Band 1, 2,3; L Club 3; Intramurals 4; Football 1,3; Track 2, 3; Baseball 1. JANE VREUGDENHIL Freshman Chorus 1; Teacher Assistant 4; Librarian 3; Intramurals 3, 4. CAROL WEIDENAAR Torch Club 4; Musical 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Intra- murals 3,4; German Club 3; Track 2. GARY WEG LY Club 3,4; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; German Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4, TAMARA YONKER Tami Freshman Chorus 1; Torch Club 2, 3,4; Play Cast 4; Musical 4; Pep Club 3,4, Secretary 4; L Club 3,4; Office Girl 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Flag Marcher 3; Basketball 1,3; Track 1, 2, 3. TERRI YOUNG Chapel Committee 2,3; A.F.S, 1,2,3,4; Intra- murals 3,4; German Club 2, 7 Mr. Mr. Mr, - Mr. Mr. Mr. Rey. and Mrs. Ron Slater Mr. ’ Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. -Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr, and Mrs, Tony Kortus ere , and Mrs, John Lautenbach ; and Mrs. Berk Likkel and Mrs. Rod Likkel. and Mrs. Henry Mans 4 a _and Mrs. Jack Matheis — Henry Matter Jack Mellema Peter Meyer Lewis Thompson Alvin Mulder a - Robert Nonhoff ra ae Elmer Nymeyer Stee John Oosterhof : Louis Peel fon, eae Durwyn Plagerman ; Al Postma John Postma Ted Roorda . Albert Roorda and Mrs. Don Roosendaal ‘and Mrs, Joe Scheffer and Mrs. John Scholten and Mrs, Bastian Scholten and Mrs. Ray Segaar and Mrs, Harry Smit and Mrs. Henry Smit and Mrs. Ed Speelman and Mrs, Fred Steensma and Mrs. Henry Steiger and Mrs. Harold Stremler and Mrs. Maurice Stremler and Mrs. Wilbur Stuit and Mrs. Gerrit Terpsma and Mrs. Gerald Ter Wisscha and Mrs. Herman Te Velde and Mrs. Robert Thomas and Mrs. Elmer Timmer and Mrs. Henry Tjoelker and Mrs. Maynard Tjoelker and Mrs. C.H. Tjoelker and Mrs. Chuck Van Beek | and Mrs. Robert Van Beek 126 and Mrs. Albert Van Dalfsen i ee and Mee Mr, and Mrs. Jo om Honcoop f Mr. and Mrs. B Mr_and Mrs. Ted Mr. antdMrsy Glen Huleatt — Mr. and Mrs. tee Isenhart Mr. and Mrs. Wendall tacos Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs, « Mr, and Mrs, 5! ia BE s Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vander Giessen Mrs. Gertrude Vander Haak Mr, and Mrs, Bill Vander Pol Mr. and Mrs, Cliff Vande Vegte Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Van Lant Mr, and Mrs. Everett Van Loo Mr. and Mrs. Phil Van Weerdhuizen Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Zanten Mr. and Mrs. William Van Zee Mr. and Mrs, Frank Vogel Mr. and Mrs, Jake Vreugdenhil Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vreugdenhil Mr, and Mrs, Jerry Weidenaar Mr. and Mrs, Henry Weg Mr. and Mrs. Warren Yonker Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young SCHO STANDING: L-R: Bruce Nymeyer, Calvin Alumni Scholarship; Ron Kok, Calvin Freshman Scholarship; John Steensma, Calvin Freshman Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship; Brian VanderHaak, Calvin Alumni Scholarship; Bruce Likkel, Calvin Alumni Scholarship; Glenn Dykstra, Skagit Valley Athletic Scholarship; Randy Kortus, Sumas American Legion Scholarship; Bill Thomas, LCHS Alumni Scholarship; FRONT ROW; Marilyn Blok, Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Student of the Year; Jane VanLoo, Northwestern College Athletic Schol- arship; Jean Steiger, Dordt College Freshman Scholarship, Sol Lewis Memorial Scholar- ship; Karen Mellema, Calvin College Freshman Scholarship; Glenda Mulder, Calvin Alumni Scholarship; Bev Bajema, Don Hoving Memorial Award. A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The student body of Lynden Christian will remember the 75-76 school year in many ways. It's been a year of celebrating both our nation's 200th birthday and the victory of the State Championship. Yet it was a year of sadness with the death of our teacher, Mr. Bill DeHoog. Being editor has been a real experience for me. There were times when | actually won- dered ifI was going tomake it, but now that it's finished and I look back at the year I'm really glad I was given this opportunity. At this time I'd like to especially thank the following people: First of all my advisor Mr. Hof for all the times he had to put up with me and the encouragement he gave me. To the staff, especially JoAn Kiel, for all the ideas and hours spent to help make this Excelsior a success. To Gale Johnson of Donnette Studio for his outstanding photography. And to Mr. Gordon Meeske, photographer of WIAA, for the much needed pictures of the State Championship game. And so in closing I'd like to present to you the 1976 Excelsior, a part of our Days of Brenda Uanderpol ay eee MAO aphiy PG soa ” Ve, CM Nya, bid, WP t 2, IE GHELMES but ad. re lya ¢ t 2. LS = S 5 S S = S So © x And every tomorrow Roane) mae) op 1s 128 Av meno i ene or A RENEE) nie MERE ee eget wena eT A tn ee RL TP Ye Dept ae ae ae i e