Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1965 volume:

Oua XaJoaSAs” f Y-'iV jPvffl rsr The GATEWAYS TO OUR WORLD are many and varied. The 65 Mirror reflects these GATEWAYS from September of ’64 to graduation in June of '65. As a new year began there was a reopening of old friendships and the unlocking of new experiences. The year progressed with dances, parties and athletic events which were the GATEWAYS to our social world. Our teachers helped us to find the keys to knowledge which opened some of the doors to learning. These led to the final day of graduation which is a GATEWAY to a new world - an adult world. f-ftgh Aoitauttuv, t c The 1965 Mirror Staff is lfeui to dedicate this student body for his friendtojaM Imping ways as one books at night many times afv tush over to school in down the corridor half out ofbrfath, he still greets them something?” Different club groups which work after school occupy some of see that you are busy, and quietly moves on to another room. is known by the entire have forgotten their After running Hi, did you forget rooms, Adrian will look in, We wish to thank you Adrian for all your work, warm and friendly smile. i’Hb 2 Tab!! ofa Cowfce cts Dedication 3 Feteufity 4 Wo4ue£o lnc| 12 €etuo Ptouj 14 Junto PCdy 15 PiOm 16 G oduuuofiton IS Adndk t udtion 20 Oiganigatton 24 Cento ludep 26 AtMetox 38 Pies lumen 57 Coplto Me 62 Juntos 6S Centos 74 Adoe dJSln 82 Junto Fftgk 92 7 tk G oJifij 93 8th C oAto 95 Algebra 1 is essential to equip a person for the many vocational opportunities that do not exist today and to help him take his place in the modern world of today and tomorrow. Tfi Gotourttij the Futu Lb fs The curriculum of Mattawan High School includes vocational courses and those that prepare the student for future education. The vocational courses include agriculture which trains the student for the many new developments in farming. Also business courses, which acquaint the student with the operations of the various machines and the techniques and procedures they will encounter in the business world. The Industrial Arts program introduces to the student the tools and machines of industry. English, mathematics, and science are available to those students who wish to prepare themselves for the basic skills required for success in college. In the General Math course, taught by Mr. Hessel (B. S. from Western Michigan University), the senior high student renews understanding and skills that are needed in future work. t fJxuty F(Ms. To keep abreast with the changing times, Mattawan has found it necessary to revaluate its mathematics curricula. Although the math taught to our parents is still valid and useful in certain instances, it is not applicable in today's complex world. When old math” was created it was intended for a world of uncertainties. But with new developments it was necessary to invent a type of math that would prepare us for growing change. 4 Developed Qdtfxrf! CumXCu0u � In addition to the regular courses of study, Matta-wan High School offers a variety of co-curricular activities such as Band, Future Nurses of America, and Yearbook, that help complement the curriculum. Thru these, gateways are opened that help the student obtain his goals in the future, although they may be unknown now. Geometry is a branch of math that enables the students to deal with the measurement and relationship between lines, angles, surfaces and solids. For those capable of more extensive work in math, algebra II offers a greater understanding and more advanced application of skills learned in algebra I. Solid geometry and Trigonometry, taught by Mrs. Wilkinson (B. S. from Mount Mary College), are usually considered abstract courses, but occasionally the students use their knowledge in such a practical situation as surveying. 7th grade Science and Geography Physical Sciences are taught in the 9th Mr. Schrock teaches the way living are taught by Mr. Barret. grade by Mr. Watkins. things are alike in Biology. The courses of Histoyy, Government and Civics lead the student through the gateways of the past to the portals of the future. As Americans we learn of the struggles of our forefathers to build the United States from thirteen separate colonies; and of the even greater struggles of our present leaders to keep us united and free. tfifr Mrs. Zantjer teaches the history of the United Teaching Civics and Speech are the main The foundations of States to the 8th grade. duties of Mr. Martin. the major and mi- nor countries are Chemistry is learned in the laboratory by the semi-micro Physics studies in laws of the world with mathe- method. Sometimes the principles are hard to find. matics. PSSC physics gives us a chance to dis- cover it ourselves. fs Oj fCfttj Science is the key to many doors in our future. This year Gemini and the space walk made us see that the biology, earth science, chemistry and physics that we have at Mattawan are necessary just to understand what is going on in this world. Student teachers arrived this year. Mr. Chase in geography, Mr. Waters in history, Mr. Terry in biology and Mr. Cornish was in the shop. learned in World Our courts, laws, and system of government are the topics History. in Miss Boos’ class. The seventh graders find Mr. Snowjwheiy they come to the junior higfflEngji h asse® L H£jcujbcj owl Lfa iOtixjwb Otu Uos Opow Paths ofy Co4%UMuaXc xtioit With TV communication satelites part of today's communication equipment the big problem is the simple situation of getting an idea from one of us to another. The English classes help us learn how to speak and write effectively as well as read with understanding. Literature gives us experiences without having to actually live through them. Foreign languages help communication across this shrinking world. Mrs. Cowley taught the sophomore English classes. The juniors and seniors have Mrs. Kingdon to help them learn how to use the English language. Our library is unusual for a school of our size. We have in addition to books records, film strips and other materials that can be used by a student in the library without disturbing others. For those that have a hard time reading Miss West can often find a film strip that will answer a student's question. Mrs. Jennings has three helpers in French class. The tape recorders make it possible to compare your own French with a real Frenchman. i Mr. Hutto watches over the industrial arts part of the curriculum. A background of skills for work in industry is provided. Vocoito Qtu kei Opuv th Goto to a Good Job The vocational education at Mattawan includes experiences in the commercial world, wood working, drafting, auto mechanics, metal working and the skills needed by the farmer. In homemaking with Mrs. Carrington girls learn sewing, cooking and other skills needed to run a home. Shorthand, typing, business machines and bookkeep- First year typing classes find that more than typing is learned in ing keep Mr. Ryan busy. Mrs. Robinson's class. You learn to write letters. Girls learn physical skills that can be used later in life in addition to health with Mrs. Baker. Otojjj yMtltth ojaAj Uu fo Oj Life. With many people working forty hours or less a week constructive recreational skills are needed to live a useful life. Music, arts, physical skills and sports learned in school help out later in life. Health and a sound body are vital to our country, our families and ourselves. Mr. Van Westrionen has shown that music is more than marching. The School Choir was revived this spring when Mr. Avery came. ENTHUSIASM - KEYNOTE OF HOMECOMING '64. The week's activities were toy day, backwards day, clash day, and to show our school spirit there was school color day. Parents found Homecoming an enjoyable one too, because of student's absence from home while making their prize float. To boost our spirit W. M. U. Broncos wished us luck at Thursday's bonfire. Yea Mattawan's lasted 'til the last seconds of Friday's game. CHEERS, COMMOTION, AND CONFUSION. Finally the big day came. The craze that day was signs pinned on backs that urged victory for our 'cats. Even the teachers joined us! The band led the afternoon parade of the floats. Many alumni returned for the big game and dance following. Although not victorious we were all proud of our team, our queen Sandy Bingham, and our king Tracy Ritter. The week came to a close with twisting and dancing to the music of the Malibus. Emily Manning (Jane Hamlin), a scholarship student at Cedar Hill, fell in love with Lotus Smith. Lotus Smith (Paul Miller), a country boy, disguised himself as a girl in order for Cedar Hill to get some of his grandmother’s money. Inci-dently he failed. £e«u vt Class Ples ried '' Uu The three act comedy was directed by Mrs. Alice Kingdon. The stage and make-up crews are just as important as the cast. They contribute to the play's success by adding the needed realism. Some people did more than one job as did Margaret Motter who worked on the make-up crew and in the cast. Jutuo Obss Ptfisewfe ''VtoqU fo ©, Do e ’ In the control tower Bill Stickney, Terri Bixler, and Hoyt Sexton try to guide the plane to safety. The stewardess, Cindy Haas, tries to comfort passengers as they learn their fate. In the cockpit, Paul Witek, Cindy Haas, and Frank Johnson add to the suspense as the pilot discovers he has eaten some of the poison fish while in the passenger cabin Connie Davis and Dave Harn, in the first seat, talk of their future plans. Bob Barker, who later takes over as pilot, discusses the situation with the stewardess, while Becky Giddings tries to comfort Sherrie Eggen who is one of the sick passengers. Encouraging everyone to be an individualist, Rev. Loomis delivered the speech at the Banquet. The use of chopsticks and pagodas as table settings at the Banquet fol lowed the Japanese theme. JuwZo'ts T Mte L Q Preparing the tables for the Banquet are Becky Giddings and Char Carnes. Entering the Prom, Linda Ritter, Tom Kruzich, Ginny Dewy and Frank Johnson view The Festival of Lanterns. Ken Quan, Bonnie Davis, Sherrie Eggen, and Dave Ham admire the beautiful rock garden. Sherrie Eggen arranges the rock garden with the assistance of Terri Bixler. Becky Giddings pours a glass of punch for Rob Hodapp while Barb Johnson and Dan Moyle look on. Sandy Bigham, Senior Class President, and Tracy Ritter were enchanted by the decorations at the Prom. oh Festaofy L wfe uis'' Everyone enjoyed the decorations and the music at the Prom. The music was provided by the Artie Ozman gives Char Carnes a waterlily Don Neal Orchestra. from the pool beneath the waterfall. Speaking about leadership and fol lowership was Reverend Lam. Passing Gfows o| Dr. Taylor said, Graduates, turn around and face your parents! Mr. Horace Adams, president of the school board, presents Sharon Saxton with her diploma and congratulates her on her graduation from high school. tt lOuCj(i tlQClt jjOAj f$ tfiG : 5. Sandy Bingham, Senior Class President, extends her greetings _________________________ Ron Warren, Salutatorian, expressed his thanks to everyone who helped in the education of the graduating class Dania Damaske presented the Valedictory Address. Mrs. Toni Ward is new in the high school office. It took her a while to learn how to run the ditto machine but after a few trials she learned it wasn't so hard. Mrs. Florence Fate is school bookkeeper and Mrs. Baney is secretary for Mr. Hamlin. This year Anamae Branstetter passed through her final gateway. In her many years of work as office secretary at Mattawan High School she was a true friend of students and teachers alike. She will be missed and long-remembered. Our principal, Mr. James McCorry, has a varied job. Besides his usual work of disciplining students, arranging class schedules, writing absences and arranging for substitute teachers, Mr. McCorry is the school athletic director. He also supervises all school functions such as dances, athletic events and other student activities. For students planning to go to college he writes recommendations. Much of his summer is spent at school preparing for the following school year as well. Tfi The members of the school board are: Mr. Horace Adams, President; Mr. Richard Stickney, Treasurer; Mr. Harry Moyle; Jerry Munting; Mr. Harold Powers, Secretary; Mr. Durwood Manning; Mr. Norman French. Possesses the, ICeys to- Ucutu Gakwcujs The school board and our Superintendent, Mr. Robert Hamlin, keeps our school operating effectively. The school board works behind the scenes hiring teachers, purchasing new equipment and maintaining our school in a sound financial balance. Mr. Hamlin helps the school keep operating by enforcing board policy, recommending needed changes in school operation, finding suitable teachers and other demanding work. I ORGANIZATIONS Assistant editor Bob Barker was the work horse and helped all the other staff members get the job done. He helped lay out pages and crop pictures. Donna Edgerly did the senior pages; Char Wolff was editor of the sophomore section. Jean Barker did the freshman pages and Steph Harn was editor of the junior high section. The sports pages were the work of Sher Eggen. Terri Bixler did the school section and the art work is that of Jackie Michels. Bill Selkirk and Bob Adams worked in the darkroom. TU ’65 MIRROR Staft WonkpjL Lt uq A yearbook is a BIG job. It takes many long, hard hours to do a good job. Lynda Aleksich as the editor watched over this book and had to face disappointments when pages were cut or someone dropped from the staff. She had to worry of how to pay for the book and how to sell it. The advisor. Mr. Watkins, will not be forgotten by the staff for all the pages that he made us do over to make them better. His attendance at school activities with his cam- era made it possible for this book to tell its story. We the staff have put in much time but it was a lot of fun. 25 LYNDA ALEKSICH: Drill Team, Office Asst., Annual-2, Homecoming Court BRENDA AMBS: Drill Team-1 RON BAUMGARTNER: Band-2 MARILYN BIGELOW: Pep Club-1, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, National Honor Society-2, Officer SANDY BINGHAM: Class Officer-4, Sr. Class President, Sr. Play, Homecoming Queen 1965 DENNY BIXLER: Football-1, Varsity Club-1 ROBERT BOODT: Sr. Band, Pep Band-2, Football-1 DIANA BULLARD: Sr. Play ROSEMARY CARNES: Latin Club-1, Sr. Play, Band-4, French Club-2, Class Officer, Pep Band-3, F.H.A.-l COURTNEY COOKE: Football-4, Track-4, Latin Club-1, Band-4, Student Council-1, Homecoming Court, Varsity Club-2, Class Officer, Pep Band-3, Jr. Play, Sr. Play DONNA CORNING: Band-3, National Honor Society-2, Latin Club-1, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Majorette-2 DANIA DAMASKE: Sr. Play, Band-4, National Honor Society-2, Latin Club-1, Valedictorian DOUG DeVRIES: Football-4, Football Captain, Basketball-3, Varsity Club-2, Homecoming Court 1964-65, Jr. Play ROBIN DuBOIS: F.F.A.-4 DONNA EDGERLY: Cheerleader-2, Class Officer. Band-3, Sr. Play, Girl's Basketball. Student Council, Office Assistant LINDA ENGLISH: Office Asst. JUDY FITZSIMMONS: Band-4, Drama Club- 1, French Club-1, Student Council-1 CAROL GAYHART: Drill Team-1, FHA-2, Library Asst., FNC-Officer-2, Student Coun-cil-1, National Honor Society-2, Nurse Scholarship MARY GLIDDEN: Student Council-1, Sr. Play, Cheerleader-3, Drill Team-1, Annual, FHA-2, Band-4 LINDA GRIFFIN: Band-4, Pep Band-3, National Honor Society-2, Student Council, Officer-1, French Club-1 JERRY HALL: Football-4, Baseball-1, Class Officer, Varsity Club-2, Jr. Play, Track-4, Homecoming Court 1963 - 64 BONNIE HAMLIN: Class Officer-1, Drill Team-1, National Honor Society-2, Jr. Play. Sr. Play, FNC-1 RON HEGEDUS: Basketball-3, Baseball-2, Varsity Club-2 JODI HOLLAND: Girl's Basketball-1, French Club-1 WILLIAM R. IMUS: Football-4, Basketball- 2, Track-4, Varsity Club-3, Jr. Play MIKE JOHNSON: Hall Monitor-1 ROBERT KELLOGG: F. F. A.-4, Officer VANGEE KIRK: Office Assistant SUE KLOBUCHER: Drill Team-1, Pep Club-2, FHA-3, Student Council-2, Library Asst. -1, Office Asst.-l, Annual-1, Sr. Play, Girl's Volleyball-2 SALLY KUCINICH: Cheerleader-3, Band-3, Modern Dance-1, Office Asst.-1, Homecoming Court 1963-64, Drama Club-1 JIM MARKLE: Football-4, Track-3, Basketball-1 RODNEY MARTIN: FFA-4, Officer. Library Asst.-l, Jr. Play. Sr. Play, Student Council-1, Baseball-1, Track-2, Basketball-2 JACQUELYN MICHELS: Annual-1, Drama Club-1, Library Assistant PAUL MILLER: FFA-4, Basketball-3, FFA-FHA Fair King 1963-64, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, FF A-Officer MARGARET MOTTER: Cheerleader-3. Band-4, Pep Band-4, Student Council-4, Student Council Officer-1, Sr. Play DANIEL J. MOYLE: Football-4, Basketball-3, Varsity Club-4, Officer-2, Homecoming Court 1963-64, Homecoming Court 1964-65, Sr. Play HARRY MOYLE: Football-3, Basketball-4, Varsity Club-3, Baseball-3 BERNARD R. MYERS: Jr. Play, Audio Visual-2 KAY OSTERMAN: Student Council-1, Band Majorette-2, Library Asst.-l, Class Officer-2 MANLEY OSTERMAN: F.F.A.-2 DIANA PIFFER: Drill Team-1, Pep Club-1, MICHAEL PLEW: Football-3, Baseball-2, Annual-1, Track-3, Basketball-1, Varsity Club-1, FFA-3 TRACEY RITTER: Basketball-4, Band-4, Drum Major-2, Varsity Cluh-2, Baseball-4, Football-1, Varsity Club Officer-1, Homecoming King 1964-65, Student Council-2, John Philip Sousa Band Award TOM RIX: Class Officer-1, Student Council-2, Student Council Pres. HAROLD ROSE: Jr. Play SHARON SAXTON: Modern Dance-2, FHA-3, Officer, Pep Club-2, Officer-1, Library Assistant-2, Girl’s Volleyball-1, Sr. Play DONNA SHOEMAKER: Modern Dance-2, Drill Team-1, Pep Club-2, Officer-2, Girl's Volleyball-1, Sr. Play. Class Officer, FHA-2, Student Council-1 KEN SEILING: Football-3, Basketball-3, Varsity Club-2, Baseball-4, Jr. Play, Sr, Play, Track-1 LINDA STEELE: Drill Team-1, FHA-2, Of-ficer-1 DALE STEIGENBERG: Football-2, Baseball-2, Varsity Club-2 STAN STEVENS: Baseball-2, Football-2 JOHN THOMAS; Baseball-2 FLOYD VanNIMAN: Class Officer-1, FFA-2, Basketball-4, Baseball-3, Varsity Club-2, Football-1 BOB VERMEULEN: Football-2, Officer-1, National Honor Society-2, Faculty Scholarship BUD WARD: Football-3, Varsity Club-2, Track-1, Basketball-1, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Alumni Scholarship RON WARREN: Football-4, Basketball-4, Baseball-4, Varsity Club-2, Officer-1, National Honor Society-2. Officer-2, Saluta-torian SHERLON WHITE: Library Assistant-1, Sr. Play, FHA-2, Officer GINA WOLFF: Drill Team-1, FHA-3, Drama Club-1, Pep Club-2, Pep Club Officer-1, FFA-FHA Fair Queen Court 1963-64, Homecoming Court 1963-64, Girl's Volleyball-2, Office Assistant-1, Student Council-2, Student Council Officer-1, Homecoming Court 1964-65, Annual-2, Jr. Play. Sr. Play TED HAWLEY: FFA-2 Winners Paul Miller, Norm Harvey, Rusty Russel, Rod Martan, and Dan Knowlton admire the plaque awarded the F.F.A. The officers of th F.F.A. are: Reporter Rusty Russel, Secretary Robin DuBois, Sentinel Manly Qsterman, President Paul Miller, Vice President Rod Martan and Treasurer Bob Kellogg. F.F A. Takes Top f-fotuns Uv County Colfr Judging Contest. The Future Farmers of America took top honors in the annual Van Buren County Soil Judging Contest. Paul Miller took first place and Norm Harvey took second place. Rusty Russel, Rod Martan and Dan Knowl ton had the highest scores in the Mattawan Chapter of the F.F.A. Th Student Council Is tfifr l-fub ofr Student Ufa. The Student Council has been busy planning student activities throughout the year. This has included assemblies, dances, noon hour recreation and the annual football homecoming. They also sponsored seven exchange students from Mattawan and hosted seven students visiting from KVA schools on the annual KVA exchange day. President Tom Rix and Vice President Cindy Haas are found discussing the agenda of a meeting which is about to be called to order. Secretary Ginny Wolff and Treasurer Linda Griffen are discussing plans for a scheduled dance. 29 Left to right: Terri Piffer, Liz Kucks, Becky Steele, Sally Dustin, Sandy Goswick, Director Mr. Avery, Ginny Wolff, Rod Martin, Cindy Haas, Billie Hodapp, Fay Fries, Diana Kingdon, Rita Berry, Karen Kingdon, Geraldine Bates. The CkoVt Pdwitcijjafces i Citing Mr. Avery directs the choir in a rehearsal. This year the choir came back to Mattawan for the first time in four years. Although it was only for the second semester they participated in the spring concert entitled Youth Speaks and Baccalaureate where they sang Into His Presence” and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. The choir was under the direction of Mr. John Avery and accompanied by Miss Nancy Amidon. Sherry Campbell plays the face of a syncopated clock in the Spring Band show. Wwfe tK DcutCG O(3(30 UR£tlJ Cellfi' E nessiOit . The Modern Dance group has performed at two events in the school year, the Spring Concert and the Christmas Program. Although the group is small, this year's girls seemed very impressive. Brenda Coming feels the music in the band show. Sherry, Brenda and Georganne Stewart work out a routine for their next show. 3! The graduating members are Ron Warren, Jane Hamlin, Dania Damaske, Marilyn Bigelow, Donna Coming, Linda Griffin, Carol Gayhart, and Bob Vermeulen. NafeoKfli Hom4 Qociety Leads th The main purpose of the National Honor Society is to encourage outstanding accomplishments in Character, Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and to recognize those who are worthy of this honor. The members held a picnic at the end of the 1963-1964 school year to honor the senior members going off to college. Officers for 1964-1965 were: President--------------------------- -Ron Warren Vice-President----------------------Bob Vermeulen Secretary-Treasurer - -- -- -- - Marilyn Bigelow The Junior Members are: Bill Stickney, Marcia Northam, Linnea Anderson, Char Carnes, Sherry Eggen, Eva VanAuken, Jackie Klepper, and Dale Smith. FIRST ROW: Jerry Hall, Ron Hegedus, Tracey Ritter, Mike Brindley, Courtney Cooke, and Dan Moyle. SECOND ROW: Doug DeVries, Dale Steigenberg, Bill Imus, Ken Seiling, Denny Bixler, Floyd VanNiman, and Ron Warren. THIRD ROW: Frank Johnson, Rick Steigenberg, Hoyt Sexton, Tom Howe, Kim Hall, and Bud Ward. FOURTH ROW; Mike French, Don Purk, Harry Moyle, Paul Oakley, Dave Harn, and Sponsor Coach Lewis. V n lhj CHub Uetmb t ldf) fs Oj GmI Ucuty President Dan Moyle is discussing with Vice President Tracey Ritter, Secretary Ron Warren and Treasurer Artie Osman the outcome of the cushion sale. Looking on are Bill Stickney, Dale Smith and Courtney Cooke. The Varsity Club this year has donated $150 to the score board fund. Its money making activities included selling cushions, popcorn and sponsoring the dances after the home football and basketball games. The Majorettes, Mary Glidden and Carolyn Osterman, and Drum Major, Tracy Ritter, led the band through its paces at football halftime shows, homecoming and various parades. m J ijmL owl Pbou o L fts Way TfifcOugfi th Vmjv. The Varsity Band has been very active this year. The band members and parents raised money in various ways: The annual World’s Finest candy sale was held by the band members; the band parents sold doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate in the new concession stand built through the efforts of many band parents. The band toured Conn Corporation and Miles Laboratory of Flkhart, Indiana. After the tour at Conn they picked up a Stroboconn, a device used to tune instruments. This purchase was made possible through the efforts of the band parents and members. As well as marching in the halftime shows of the varsity football games the band took part in the Shrine Club's benefit concert and annual Band Day at WMU. They prepared for several concerts, including the Band and Orchestra Festival at Hartford. They also participated in the Blossom Parade at Benton Harbor and the Memorial Day parades at Kalamazoo and Mattawan. Going to the Solo and Ensemble Festival were a clarinet solo, clarinet duet, and clarinet choir. Through the efforts of the band librarians, Linda Griffin and Marcia Nonham, the music used throughout the year was kept in order. F.HA A1®1 TW R£ p(mSibditie6 tfrllttiA C©+HhUMltfcu. During the past year, the girls have been active in many projects which have been beneficial to themselves and others. They have made money through noon bake sales to send their sponsor Mrs. Carrington and two other girls to the State F. H. A. Convention in Grand Rapids. During the Christmas holidays, the girls went caroling throughout the village and to a neighboring hospital. While caroling, the girls delivered baskets of food to a few of the needy families in the community. With all of the activities the girls have planned, including the formal initiation, they have aroused many interests for future club memberships. F-.NJ.G. l-fcuM! Ctoinlbut dj ihefa ttv the CifegeaS ofr tkpj {Kwh. This year the Future Nurses Club has started off with many planned and varied activities. A visit to the Senior Citizens Home in Kalamazoo and to the Portage Street Nursing Home was first on the agenda. On these tours the girls learned many interesting things through the question-and-answer period at the Homes. Getting closer to Christmas, the club organized a toy and gift drive for the children and other patients in the Kalamazoo State Hospital which was quite successful. The girls have written their constitution and have been recognized by the National Association of Future Nurses Clubs which will enable them to work at various jobs in the area hospitals and nursing homes. _ ATHLETICS The district trophy was won only after long practices and hard play. Mattawan beat Watervliet 95-73 and in doing so broke a school scoring record of 92 points made earlier in the season. The night of March 6th found Mattawan and Hartford vieing for the championship. The game, which could have gone either way, ran into double overtime but the Wildcats succeeded with a 69-68 victory. 7ti Climkadm Qtid fCMjDM School; Qfyl Ut Riding in the Homecoming Parade are the Junior Varsity cheerleaders: 1. to r., Sue Graham, Pam Cornish, Pat Camfield, Carol Motter, Brenda Corning, and Betty Gayhart. The varsity squad, all underclassmen, went to cheerleading camp during the summer, where they became members of the National Cheerleading Association. They attended regular classes which were: tumbling, pom-poms, and mass cheering. They brought back new ideas to show the student body. Both squads got ahead on the season with summer practices. Besides cheering they make posters to boost the spirit of the team and the students. Before games they have dinner together in the home economics room. Then they help each other with their hair and prepare for the games, along with a large amount of fooling around. Mattawan gets first down. TWugfi the, Gateway Selling and Imus making a good effort to Dale Smith runs 51 yards for Wildcat T. D. against Richland, tackle a Comstock player. Denny Bixler makes some yardage against Parchment's tough defense. The first string offensive squad is Dave Aam, Fullback; Halfbacks, Denny Bix-ler. Dale Stiegenberg; Quarterback, Courtney Cooke; Center, A1 Widner; Ends, Ron Warren, Jerry Hall; Guards, Artie Osman, Ken Seiling; Tackles, Jim Markle, and Doug DeVries. Atttuhuv Eitte ts FooibcM i The rest of the squad are Floyd VanNiman, Dale Smith, Larry Bair, Dan McPhee, Rick Stiegenberg, Don Purk, Mike French, Bob French, Bill Stickney, Mike Butler and the Managers, Mike Brindley and Bob Vermulen. Under the direction of Coach Charles Lewis the team achieved knowledge and experience through hard work. 43 Dale Stiegenburg, second ground gainer, picks up some of the 1018 yards rushing by the Mattawan team. While 272 yards were picked up by passing. Ttifi'Te i'H BteaJ S Win Oo uinui Varsity Football practice began at the end of August with the biggest turnout we’ve had in recent years. A newcomer to the team was Denny Bixler. He showed his outstanding ability at the game against Paw Paw. In spite of the team's effort we failed to score. (25-0) We got our victory against Delton (19-0) Dave Ham scored two touchdowns and Denny Bixler had one. Outstanding defensemen were Mike French, Ken Seiling, Artie Osman, andAlWidner. The next game was played with Parchment where the team played hard but they failed to score. (19-0) Through gusty cold winds and freezing rain at the Kellogg game the team played their hardest. (27-6) The Homecoming game against Comstock (21-7) was one of the roughest games the team faced in the season. At Richland, Mike French made many outstanding tackles. Though the team played hard, in the last two quarters, we failed to hold them. (32-14) At Bangor (20-6) Dale Smith intercepted a pass and ran in for the only Mattawan touchdown. Other runs in that game were made by Dale Stiegenberg who ran 48 yards before being tackled. The team’s fathers were honored at the well played game with Galesburg Augusta. There was a 70 yard return by Courtney Cooke for one of the Mattawan touchdowns. The other was a 14 yard pass to Jerry Hall from Courtney Cooke for the last Mattawan touchdown. (40-12) Artie Osman was the only player from Mattawan to make the K. V. A. All-Star team and also honorable mention for the All-State team. Jtuu yt VgaS j Pouglrf FIRST ROW: Tom Howe, Dan French, Marty Hass, Don Damaske, Bernard Overacker, Don Vermeulen, Paul Okeley; SECOND ROW: Bill Deleeuw, Bob Warren, Brooks Butler: THIRD ROW: Kim Hall, Brad Harrison, Steve Schwartz, Doug Northam, Gary French, Bret Barnett, Jerry Klepper, DickAlfieri, Andy Kimble; FOURTH ROW: Coach Robert Barrett, Bob Adams, Paul Witek, Jim Rowan, Mike Multhaupt. Harrison shakes loose a Richland tackier. Coach Barrett watches intently as the game proceeds. Junior Varsity football began the same day of August as the Varsity team. The Junior Varsity team had the biggest turnout we have had in recent years, including many returning lettermen. In the first game against Galesburg Augusta, Brad Harrison scored 19 points, and was an outstanding player for the Cats in the 32 to 19 game. The former champs, Delton, invaded Mattawan and had a long tough battle, in which Marty Hass and the rest of the team held them scoreless until the fourth quarter (6 to 0). Then the Parchment Panthers rolled to a 48 to 0 victory over the Cats. In the Kellogg game, Ber-nerd Overacker played an outstanding defensive game, holding them to a 13 to 0 score. At Comstock the Colts pushed by the Wildcats 52 to 12 with Harrison making one of the touchdowns, McPhee making the other. The Richland battle was hard and closely fought. The Mattawan I.V. 's fell short in the 28 to 26 game. Bangor came to Mattawan to finish the season. The Vikings tried in vain to win the game, but had to settle for a 13 to 13 tie. After suffering the difficulties of the old scoreboard on the football field it was decided by the School Board and the clubs of the high school to raise money for a new one. Receipts taken at the gates of the Junior Varsity football games were the first contribution toward the scoreboard fund. This was followed by donations by the Faculty and Varsity clubs. rX'iJ r Fighting until the last second in every game the J.V.'s showed great spirit. Although they were not victorious this season they showed great promise for next year’s Varsity squad. Under the direction of Coach Lewis, sportsmanship and team spirit were the main objectives of every boy on the team. The team always gave the opposition a good game although it wasn't reflected in the final score. KNEELING: Don Damaske, Mike Bulter, Gary Sherburn, Rob Holland, Ward Cornish. STANDING: Tom Howe, Jerry Klobucher, Paul Oakley, Coach Lewis, Larry Smith, Tom Menek, and Frank Johnson. Tfi RcjJifotg JtutUvi VJuStfej Qhow ds hnfyiov M Mike French, the rugged J. V. center, puts his free shot through Gary Sherburn, speedster guard for the J. V . team, sinks the hoop. He showed great promise for next years Varsity squad. 15-footer despite solid defensive effort by his opponent. During tournament play he moved up to aid the Varsity team. Hustling forward, Jerry Klobucher showed great spirit in the '64-'65 season. He uses his ability to out-maneuver the G-A Rams. Brooks Butler drives in for a basket as he breaks through the Ram defense. His opponents never discouraged his efforts throughout the season. s I RIGHT: Dave Ham jumps high for the beginning of an exciting game against Bangor. The big center pulled in many rebounds to give the Wildcat team an advantage. BELOW: Widner screens for another dead-eye hit by Harry Moyle. Cocaptain A1 Widner's team work along with Harry Moyle's accuracy led the 'cats to the District Championship. STANDING: Coach Ed Hessel, Manager Bob Vermeulen, Tracey Ritter, Paul Miller, Dave Harn, Doug DeVires, A1 Widner, Floyd VanNiman, Bill Stickney, Manager Larry Bair. KNEELING: Rod Martin, Dan Moyle, Harry Moyle, Brad Harrison, Ron Warren, Dale Smith. Cats Tafee Dlsbudb Vih . . . The Holiday Tournaments roused our cats from hibernation and we started down the victory lane to the District Championship. LEFT: A1 Widner makes it look easy as he hits for two against the tough defense of the Bangor team. Sharp action like this led the cats to the District Championship. BELOW: Wildcats Harry Moyle, A1 Widner, and Tracey Ritter set up Mattawan strategy to break the Bangor defense and take the lead. ACTION OF THAT LONG REMEMBERED NIGHT! Hurray for Mattawan... What a game... Nice going, guys... That's just a few of the remarks that were mentioned in honor of the roaring wildcat team after the terrific game on Sat., March 6th. The occasion of this clash between home team Hartford and our Mattawan Wildcats was the District Championship. What a thriller are just about the best words to describe it as the battle went to two overtimes and our never-say-die cats brought the trophy and the District Championship title home in the thriller which ended 69-68. G fMas . . . Encouraging the wildcats on to victory, Coach Lewis, along with Assistant Coach Terry, gives the team the spirit and the will to win. Although the cats'’ were only victorious in two games this season they always gave the opposition a good fight. Bloomingdale was the principal victim as they felt the claw of the wildcat in both clashes. Q u i Doth QtetyeMbe bCj Topped Ceasow With 2£- Qbuk Out STANDING: Coach Lewis, Bob VanDenBerg, A1 Widner, Denny Bixler, Floyd Van Niman, Hoyt Sexton, Dale Stei-genberg, Dave Ham, Assistant Coach Terry. SITTING: Bill Higley, Jim Markle, Harry Moyle, Ron Warren, Doug Northam, Kim Hall, Rick Steigenberg. STRIKE ONE!! STRIKE TWO!! STRIKE THREE!! ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST... That's the way it went as Senior Star Pitcher Dale Steigenberg pitched a 25-strike out shut-out against Bloomingdale. Then in the tenth inning he helped himself along by hitting in the winning run for the Mattawan victory. RIGHT: Catcher Frank Johnson jumps high in making an effort to put out the base runner at home plate. Bybutt (fuuftOj jlvUM i There was much action against Bloomingdale as the Wildcats' speed, alertness, and teamwork kept the opponents on their toes. Bloomingdale wasn't on the ball enough to be the victors as the cats clawed them down. STANDING: Paul Okeley (pole vault, 440), Don Damaske (220 yd. dash). Bud Ward (running events), Boyd Robbins (mile run), Dale Smith (440, long jump). KNEELING: Dave Ham (long jump, shot put, 100 and 220 yd. dash), Court Cooke (high jump, 100 and 220 yd. dash), Tom Howe (long jump, hurdles), Dan Moyle (high and low hurdles, high jump) - missing: A1 Widner (mile run). Brooks Butler (pole vault), Rich Bowman (running events), Jerry Hall (440), Jim Markle (shot put). TtCtCk TfedUni BELOW; Dave Harn jumps for another long mark. During his efforts at the Regionals he set a new school record for the long jump (20 ft. 7 in.) by beating the old one by an inch and went on to state. BtOugkb f-loinb Uedak Here they come rounding the turn for the first lap of the mile Boyd Robbins leads the pack with A1 Widner not too far behind. — RIGHT: Up... UP... and over.. .Paul Okley shows his form and makes it look easy as he floats over the bar and takes first place for the Cats The Freshman class officers for the '64-’65 school year were: Phyllis Ritter, President; Jerry Klepper, Vice President; Jayne Potgiesser, Secretary; and Betty Gayhart, Treasurer. The highlights of the year were a new Freshman basketball team, the Twirp week activities and dec orating the stage for Baccalaureate. fiJeitp o i th Robert Adams Roxie Beatty Pam Cornish Stephanie Harn Dick Alfieri Rita Berry Bill DeLeeuw Linda Heid Janice Altom Linda Bingham Randy Everett Bill Higley If you happened to be watching the basketball teams practice at the beginning of the '64-'65 season, you would see a new squad at work, the Freshmen. The Freshman team was developed to give players more experience and develop skills so that they will be able to be better players when they move up to the Junior Varsity and Varsity squads of the future. In his first coaching assignment and as the Freshman coach, Mr. Schrock was pleased by the enthusiasm and spirit of the players. 58 ! m at � ! • OctfM Is Pieshncui BasketbM Jack Cindy Mike Arnold Bailey Baker Ed Mary Brooks Britten Brock Butler Allen Dan Gary Evink French French Linda Norma Andy Hilbert Keckler Kimble Jean Barker Pat Camfield Betty Gayhart Diane Kingdon Brett Barnett Sherry Campbell Sandy Goswick Karen Kingdon Geraldine Bates Eugenia Cook Susie Graham Jerry Klepper Larry Beck Brenda Corning Marty Haas Elizabeth Kucks Ruth Kimble and Lela Kimble come in after school to wash boards, clean windows and clean the girl’s shower room and lavatory. Adrian West, Bob Kimble, and Alvin West are custodians of Mattawan High. After school, dances and athletic games, they spend long tiring hours keeping the school clean. They also spend much of the summer at school preparing it for the following year. • Linda Heid forfeits her bow to Ron Munster for talking. Mike Koehne Doug Northam Pat Rouse Ted Stratton The big activity of the Freshman class this year was the Twirp Week, March 16 thru 19, and Twirp Dance. Tuesday was a high school sweater day; the girls wore boys' over-sized sweaters. Wednesday the students wore the craziest hat they could find; the winner was Donna Shoemaker. Thursday was an all school dress up day and Friday the girls wore bows in their hair and if they talked to any boys they were to give the bows to the boy who was supposed to collect as many as he could. The winner was Brooks Butler. The Freshmen had a good turnout at the Twirp Dance. The Renagades, from Central High, provided the music. John Lemmers Janet Osman Jim Rowan Shirley Teadt Carolyn Carol Mike Loedman Motter Multhaupt Carolyn Bernard Jayne Osterman Overacker Potgiesser Jerry Steve Bill Russel Schwartz Selkirk Bob Sheila Gloria Warren Wasson Wertz Clyde Ron John Mumford Munster McCluskey Phyllis Ray Bob Ritter Romanak Ross Linda Jeff Georgeanne Shumate Smith Stewart Linda Colleen Dave Weston Balch Farris Twinjp Wyyk Was Lyd by thy Fwskht v. The Sophomore Class officers during the year were: Nancy Amidon, President; Ron Rebenstorf, Vice President; Jan McDannel, Secretary; Judy Cames, Treasurer. The main activities of the Sophomores were the Hi-Fi Club Dance, coat check and a successful car wash. Cheryl Nancy Bob Ambs Amidon Bogema Don Bonnie Virginia Damaske Davis Dewey Karen Karen Kim Goebel Guiter Hall Kathy Bob Jerry Keckler Klobucher Klobucher Barbara Linda Mike Boyer Bullard Butler Willard Leal Gary Emerson Everett Fessenden Norman David Barbara Harvey Hice Hiscock James Dan Jannette Kucinich MacPhee McDannel Reba Cagle Bill Forester Billie Hodapp Tom Menck Judy Ward Deborah Carnes Cornish Crooks Fay A1 Loretta Fries Geresy Godisak Rob Tom Kay Holland Howe Johnson Jackie Darlene Paul Nutter Nash Okeley Ginger White looks on as Nancy Amidon puts a penny in the wishing well. The Christmas Dance was held December 19. 1964, and sponsored by the student council. The Voyagers” from Portage played and at one time were accompanied in a song by Kim Hall. Kim Hall sings a number with the Voyagers at the Christmas Dance. Irene Rouse and Mary Stafford decorate the gym. D. J. Lee Dersham awards prizes to winning students at the Hi-Fi dance. jhb CIms QpcuiSoW 66 Valerie Orosz Larry Smith Donald Purk Mary Ronald Rebenstorf Elaine Stafford Stark T Arlene Ritter Becky Steele Dennis Richmond Mike Stenger j tfifi yjMUJuOtly Ul-Ei OEub Doutce . Gloria Roudebush James Stratton Irene Rouse Francis VandeLaare Ann Sackett Donald Vermeulen Carl Saxton Ginger White Mary Sherwood Char Wolff JUNIORS f-fo whey looks oh Oujj sMonv fjMs bekitul.’’ Closs Colons: Bfu OkA Wldt doss ftow i : Blu cuuk AJlufo CoAMoiio Linnea Anderson Jack Brininger Jim Forester Jackie Klepper Larry Bair Jackie Britten Becky Giddings Alice Mast Connie Baker Charlene Carnes Laurella Goebel Donna McCluskey Bob Barker Connie Cha pm an Linda Greenwood Chuck Mclane Fred Beck Connie Davis Cindy Haas Marcia Northam Donna Bingham Sally Dustin David Harn Val Orosz Terri Bixler Judy Effner Vicki Hegedus Artie Osman -- y i WJ U V mnaii The Junior Class npmhprs arp nlannino tho These Junior Class members are planning the '65 Prom. John Richard David Blood Bowmen Brindley Sherrie Sue Keillor Eggen Elaman Farris Barbara Frank Pamela Johnson Johnson Johnson Linda Alice Annalee Oswalt Parker Phillippes thu toShv. The school year started out with a BANG for the Junior Class with the arrival of the class rings. As the year progressed a prom committee was organized and plans were started for the prom which was scheduled for May. To raise money for the prom the Juniors sold stationery and had their annual magazine sale. They also held a successful All Sports Night. Through the efforts of the Band Aids and the School Board a new concession stand was built for the football field. From it the Junior class operated along with the band parents. The class also operated the concession stand at the basketball games which contributed to the class treasury as well. One of the most successful Junior events was the All Sports Night. The activities included volleyball, basketball, weight lifting, tumbling, ping pong, cards and dancing. 72 Mrs. Kucinich, Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. Wilson are found preparing another of their wholesome lunches. Terry Dale Piffer Powers Boyd Jackie Robins Rose Gloria Hoyt Dale Rowan Sexton Smith Eva Sheryl A1 VanAuken Wheeler Widner Ken Quan Sandra Ross Bill Stickney Paul Witek Linda Ritter Sharon Ross Gorden Sutton Bob Zabavski lA fiOt you (feo ut todcuj you u 0 v’t z gi b to (MOw’ ChiS CdonS: YMoup OjkAj [AJldfe Class flouM : YeMoup Rosa Lynda Aleksich Brenda Ambs ' Ron Baumgartner Marilyn Bigelow Sandra Bingham Carole Boyer Judy Britten Diana Bullard Rosemary Carnes Nancy Chipman Dania Damaske Doug DeVries Robin DuBois Donna Edgerly Linda English T(i£ Q hiM 0 65 f-lcuM Posse i ut v the Got utfujS The Senior year started off with a big SMILE with the taking of the Senior pictures. The taking, ordering, and receiving of the pictures was a very memorable experience which the Seniors will never forget. Denny Bixler Robert Boodt Courtney Cooke Donna Corning Judy Fitzsimmons Carol Gayhart ofr the FutuAfi . The class of '65” also had many projects to work on in their final year toward building a fund for their class trip. They had the Senior Skating Parties, Senior Chicken Supper, paper drives, and a few car washes. Th £znUn Ptadzce Qtiqmlub. jONNS MIWIWI US I Mary Glidden Linda Griffin Jerry Hall Bonnie Hamlin Ted Hawley Jodi Holland William R. Imus Mike Johnson Robert Kellogg Vangee Kirk Sally Kucinich Jim Markle Rodney Martin Jacquelyn Michels Paul Miller Ron Hegedus Linda Hiscock Sue Klobucher Rick Knowlton Margaret Motter Dan Moyle Jim Markle gives the campaign speech for Barry Gold-water while Ken Seiling speaks for Lyndon Johnson. Following the speeches the students demonstrated enthusiastically. Sheryl Wheeler gives a sly smile whild entering a voting booth as a Goldwater fan looks on. While Barry Goldwater and Lyndon B. Johnson were campaigning across the country, Jim Markle led the campaign for Barry Goldwater and Ken Seiling led the campaign for Johnson here at Mattawan. Johnson won the mock election. Bob Vermeulen and Courtney Cooke adjust lights over the stage. Harry Moyle Margaret Motter and Judy Fitzsimmons look on as horn bells are being made during the band trip to Conn Band and Instrument Company at Elkhart, Indiana. Slop Day took a lot out of our seniors. The night before were slumber parties and celebrations. At school -well, you know - It was neglected. Bernard R. Myers Harold Rose John Thomas Kay Osterman Sharon Saxton Floyd VanNiman CltfcW Ouptw 1 Manley Osterman Diana Piffer Donna Shoemaker Ken Seiling Bob Vermeulen Bud Ward Michael Plew Tracey Ritter Tom Rix Linda Steele Dale Steigenberg Stan Stevens Ron Warren Sherlon White Gina Wolff fty ttk R iSfe fo, DvlJa Rj nvck Senior girls prepare chicken for the supper. John Thomas carries a pan of chicken to the tables. Tkb B tfj i BuamjmL, The Qtu ltovk One Saturday when our annual staff was working away trying to make our deadline we had a very unusual experience. The boiler burned out. The school was turned upside down. Seventh and eighth grade classes were held in the church and high school classes were held in the old high school for two weeks. During Easter Vacation repairs were made but unfortunately there was no boiler to repair. It took four more weeks for the boiler to get here. ) s 3io use of Music Three Rivers, Michigan The World Comes to Us in Assemblies HARDING’S MARKET Your Friendly Home-Owned Store. At the Corner of Oakland Drive and Parkview. In Kalamazoo. Jerry Ashton, a professional puppeteer brought to us his many puppets and told how each have changed through the years. Two favorites were Tom Sawyer and the Rainmaker. Folk singer, Ken Carter brought us some sad and amusing songs, in which the student body participated with great enjoyment. He had to depart amid cries of more, more. A COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE FOR THE MATTAWAN AREA • SAVINGS ACCOUNTS • CHECKING ACCOUNTS • SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE • LOANS • CASHIER CHECKS • MONEY ORDERS • 4% CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Industrial State Bank mimmi rtoMAi o oiit iNMMAHCl com Some of the time we amused ourselves. In the fall the Beatles were impersonated by Nancy Amidon, Judy Fitzsimmons, Kim Hall, and Margaret Motter. At a pep assembly the teachers show all how basketball should really be played. The Christmas assembly had both serious and light parts including Roxi Beatty and Hugena Cook as kids at the tree. No one was fooled by Mr. Lewis with the white beard as he read letters to Santa. MARATHON SERVICE AT TEXAS CORNERS Rodney Martin and Ken Seiling find out what it takes to be a Marine. MATTAWAN WAS THE HOST FOR THE ANNUAL COLLEGE NIGHT Students from all of the area schools came to Mattawan to talk to and listen to the representatives from the various universities, colleges, trade schools, and services. The students found out what is needed to get into the schools and also what could be expected if they finished a school. THE COURIER NORTHERN The Beauty schools offered something for the girls to think about. Your County Seat Weekly Newspaper Covering Mattawan News for Nearly A Century Quality Job Printing Reasonable Prices 657-3072 JC The '65 Mirror thanks the following patrons that helped make this book possible: Wolverine Trailer Park Expressway 66 Service Coach Trailer Manufacture Van Den Berg Furniture Charles Jewelry Class of '66 FIRST ROW: Bruce Adams, Robert Bailey, Curtis Bailey, Pat Baker, Brenda Beck, Peter Berzins, Gary Bingham, Ivy Birchett, Russell Blood, Brenda Brindley: SECOND ROW: Talyn Brown, Michael Buchino, Donald Cagle, Robert Cam-field, Kenneth Carnes, Mike Cook, Mike Crawford, Gerald Curtis, Sandra Davis, Walter Dewey; THIRD ROW; Richard Dowling, Bill Eggen, Nancy England, Wayne Evink, Bonnie Farrow, Linda French, Walter Gale, John Gibson, Cris Gildea, Steven Holland; FOURTH ROW: Georgea Ingarm, Larry Johnson. Chuck Keckler, Larry Kelly. Rebecca Kimble, Bill Koehne, Nick Lam, Toby MacPhee, Judy Manning. Delbert Masten. JcuuM f-figft Leads Ways Tkcuv Ok . BOTTOM RIGHT: 8th grade class officers TOP RIGHT: 7th grade class officers This year the Junior High Band Majorettes were: Sherry Glidden, Mary Anne Wolff, Barb Munting, Linda McKee and Julie Reynolds. The Drum Major was Ken Farrow. They led the Junior Band in their parade activities. FIRST ROW: Linda McKee, Jerry Menck, Barb Munting, Carol Osterman, Brad Overacker, Jim Pea, Jon Pierce, Judy Raterink, Vicki Rhoades, Bill Richmond; SECOND ROW; Betty Rose, Laura Rowan, Pat Rowan, Bonny Rupert, Ron Rupert, Grace Salton, Bill Saunders, John Selkirk, Pam Sherburn, Dennis Sherman; THIRD ROW: Christine Smith, Ed Stainbrook, Ann Stark, Christine Stewart, JoAnn Stuart, Carl Swinehart, Doug Thomas, Gail Tozer, Rose Vande-Laare, Maryilyn Warren; FOURTH ROW; Becky White, Shelia White, Ken Whitney, Shelley Wilson, Mary Anne Wolff, Bob Zagar. 7tlv Cfi fot cL Tu O' U utS uv Q ctScw . FIRST ROW: Larry Adams, Doug Baumgartner, Debby Barrett, Vicki Baker, Lynn Beatty. Terry Beck, Linda Bloomfield, George Boomers, Maryanne Boyer, Debbra Brown; SECOND ROW: Jeff Brown, Diane Bush, Jerry Campbell, Lloyd Carnes, Marylyn Carter, Sue Clark, Louise Crippen, .Harold Curtis, Janet Davis, Mike DeBoer; THIRD ROW; David Durhammer, Bob Dowling, Ron Dowling, Doreen Ellison, Ken Farrow, Mack Fenstermaker, Linda French, Sherry Glidden, Steve Goldburg, Sue Goswick; FOURTH ROW: Alan Griffin, Howard Haley, Karen Hubbard, Rich Hunting, Bruce Johnson, Donna Johnson, Kathy ohnson, Bill Johnson, Frank Loedeman, Dave Markley. th vOud LMuds ho JtuuO't Utylo Bctsk tbcM. 8th grade basketball, FIRST ROW: Mike Otte, Mack Fenstemaker, Mike DeBoer, Harold Nutter, Randy Stenger, David Derhammer; SECOND ROW: Rick Potgiesser, Harold Curtis, Jeff Brown, Ken Farrow, Mickey Widner, Mike Stafford, Coach Barrett. This year the team improved by winning six games and losing five. 7th grade basketball, Walter Dewey, Jon Pierce, Larry Johnson, Gary Bingham, Walter Gale, Bill Eggen, Bill Richmond, Brad Overacker, Bill Saunders, Bob Zagar. During the first year of competition the seventh grade basketball team won two games. Although their record was not the best they tried their hardest for the school, their fans and themselves. FIRST ROW: Darrel Maston, Norm Marr, Pat Menzie, Craig McDannel, Carole Newkirk, Harry Nutter, Susie Nutter, Nancy Osborne, John Pfau, Rick Potgiesser; SECOND ROW: Joyce Rebenstorf, Julie Reynolds, Gary Robbins, Karen Robbins, Leonard Romanak, Jerry Sackett, Cathy Sureburn, Becky Sherwood, Hershel Shumate, Janet Shumate; THIRD ROW; Pat Smith, Marcia Stafford, Mike Stafford, Barb Steffic, Randy Stenger, Doug Taylor, Velma Wasson, Mickey Widner, Vicki Wilson, Mary Zagar. Bcwds Rj2nd Utui totv Raftac|. Junior High Band, FIRST ROW: Julie Reynolds, Judy Raterink, Joyce Rebenstorf, Louise Crippen; SECOND ROW: Chris Smith, Karen Hubbard, John Selkirk, Doug Taylor, David Derhammer, Craig McDannel, Ken Farrow, Mike DeBoer, Pat Smith, Sherry Glidden, Ann Stark, Bonnie Farrow; THIRD ROW: Jon Pierce, Karen Robbins, Mary Zagar, Mr. VanWestrienen, Mary Ann Wolff, Linda McKee, Barb Munting, Becky Kimble, Chris Stewart, Susie Nutter, Velma Wasson, Nick Lam, Mack Fenstermaker, Pat Baker, and Curtis Bailey. The band participated in the District Band and Orchestra Festival and won a second division rating, March 6 at Brandywine High School in Niles, Michigan. ■' I' ‘ iv s: - 'i- ■ xant'v Y?- . -■vwca S v 2■'n£- 1-; ..w V 'CV- •;; . 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