Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1966 volume:

VRIT of 66 Table of Contents Dedication ----- 4 What’s New on the School Scene - 5 ’66 Mirror Staff - - - - 6 Senior Honors - - - - 8 Senior Play - - - - - 10 All-School Play - - - - 11 Administration - - - - 17 Faculty - - - - - - 21 Organizations - - - 27 Athletics ----- 39 Seniors - - - - - 5 5 Juniors 67 Sophomores - - - - - 71 Freshmen - - - - - 75 Junior High 79 Advertisers - - - - 85 The Colorful Spirit of There is a new brilliance to the personality of Mattawan High School which has blossomed into colors and hues not known before. It is shown in the enthusiasm of the athletic teams, the support of the student body and the spirit of the cheerleaders as they yell our cats to victory. The Mirror, seeing the new surge of color in the area of network television and national magazines, is expanding its own color coverage and this is reflected in THE COLORFUL SPIRIT OF 66 . A dedicated teacher, an inspiration to all those who have had the privilege of being one of her students, an understanding friend and a wise counselor describes Mrs. Alice Kingdon. Many a student has sought her out and asked her guidance in planning their future. With patience and understanding Mrs. Kingdon has helped many students to realize their full potential. She has given unselfishly of her time in directing the Senior, Junior and All School plays. In directing the plays Mrs. Kingdon devotes much of her time, seeing to the multitude of details that have to be taken care of, such as selecting the cast, making sure lines are learned, scenery is up and painted, ushers are ready and, and, and . . . To you, Mrs. Kingdon, for your dedication to the betterment of students and devotion to teaching we, the yearbook staff, proudly bdicate the 1966 Mirror. What's New on the School Scene After more than a year of hard work, the electric scoreboard became a reality rather than a dream. Along with it was built a new pressbox and ticket booth. The pressbox houses the electrical controls for the scoreboard, lights and the public address system of the athletic field. A new chain link fence encloses the entire field. Long Hours plus Hard Work equals Mirror Bob Baker, Editor, Sherrie Eggen, Business Manager, and Val Orosz, Activities Editor do their part to make the Wildcat Wing-Ding” a success. While Julie Reynolds is deep in thought over some copy needing to be written, co-editor of the freshman class, Joyce Rebenstorf, is pasting up mug shots of the freshman class. Arlene Ritter, co-editor of the John Selkirk and Ward Cornish Junior class, is hard at work writing work feverishly on their pages in copy, which is not an easy task. order to meet a deadline. While Steph Harn is looking through negatives to find pictures of Sophomore activities, Mr. Watkins is helping Terri Bixler the Senior editor with a difficult layout. Typist, Linda Greenwood, was kept busy by the entire staff typing up the final copy for them. Valedictorian Marcia Northam Marcia has been accepted at Western Michigan University and will be entering the field of Business Education. During high school she was active in Varsity Band, class plays and the National Honor Society. She has exhibited a great amount of school spirit and loyalty while seen at most school events. Salutatorian Dale Smith Dale's scholastic achievement was not only recognized at M.H.S. but also by his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Throughout high sch x)l he has been active in athletics as well as class and club activities. He has exhibited the qualities of leadership, scholarship and sportsmanship found in good citizens and liked by all. Alice Parker is enjoying the food at the lanquet as she samples her dinner at the anquet. The Menu consisted of chicken, oast beef, mashed potatoes, mixed vege-ables, and pie for dessert. Bob Bogema and Don Damaske experience women’s work for the first time as they set tables for the Prom Banquet. Ready, set, go Fellow students watch Jackie Klepper, Marcia Northam, and Connie Baker as they practice recessional for Commencement. Students listen to Mr. McCorry as he gives advice for a successful graduation march. With taut drama and a sprinkle of comedy, the Senior Class presented the 3-act play Stop, Look and Listen. Holly Adams, a brilliant Senior trying for a scholarship, was encouraged both by Miss Andrews, his teacher, and his girlfriend, Ann Dennis. Lonely Fern Lowry, interested in Holly, tried to stop him from going to school. Todd, Holly’s older brother, and Mrs. Adams, were hesitant to let Holly accept the scholarship. Adding bits of comedy to the scene was Frank Johnson, an egotist, A1 Wilder, a lady killer, and Sherrie Eggen, who tried so hard and failed so miserably to win any attention. Seniors put on STOP, LOOK and LISTEN Connie Davis, making up Char Forden is one of many people behind the scenes with the makeup and stage crews that make a play successful. Tod Helle as Migil-licudy explains the purpose of his visit to America. Ron Munster, as President, congratulates Brian, played by Mack Fensti-maker, on his prize winning essay on Peace. Freshmen plays lead in first all school play The first all-school play Migillicudy Mogotham was a three act comedy, directed by Mrs. Kingdon, about a leprechaun who comes to the United States to protest against an airstrip being built on the land of the Little People of Erin, and succeeds in getting the runway relocated. The play was sponsored by the Junior class and its players were members of the high school. The president ordered a parade on St. Patricks day in honor of Migillicudy Mogotham on 5th Avenllp 1 1 —---------------------------------■------- Coming in third in the float judg- What's New Pussycat?” brought the Junior class ing was the Sophomore float, Dial in second. M for Murder.” As traditional, this year’s Homecoming activities included the pep rally, the snake dance, bonfire, float building, and the Homecoming Dance. Because of bad weather the pep rally was held inside; the bonfire went ahead as scheduled. Proceeding the game and dance the students backed the team by participating in three days of blue and gold spirit by wearing Victory Signs on Monday, Crazy Hats on Tuesday, and blue and gold on Wednesday. Crowned King and Queen were Art Osman and Char Carnes. Assisting them in reigning over the Dance were members of the Court; Terri Bixler, Bill Stickney, Sherry Eggen, A1 Widner, Jan McDannel, Jerry Klobucher, Bonnie Davis, Paul Okeley, Cheri Ambs, and Kim Hall. 12 The cheerleaders lead the last cheer of the evening at the bonfire. The King and Queen Char Carnes and Art Osman First-place trophy went to the Parent Trap was the representation for Senior class with The King the freshmen class, and I.” Mary Poppins was the title selected by the seventh grade to represent them in the judging. HOMECOMING Spirit w high Cindy Hass, President of the Student Council, shown presenting the first place trophy to Linda Ritter. The cheerleaders lead the pep rally in the old gym. Graduation is only the hegining The Commencement speaker, Father Hugh Michael Beahan, was warmly received by the graduation audience. Father Beahan spoke on how fortunate the graduates were to be graduating in such exciting times.” One of the events mentioned was the space age and how the Senior’s parents had sparked under the moon while one day some of the Seniors may walk upon it. Salutatorian Dale Smith expressed the thanks of the class to those who had contributed to it’s success. Valedictorian Marcia Nor-tham spoke on future goals and not to set them too low' or too high. Terri Bixler happily receives the Faculty Club Scholarship, one of several awarded. 14 Graduates make the traditional walk, passing between the honor guard of Junior Class. Treasurer of the School Board, Richard Stickney, congratulates Jackie Rose on her graduation and presents her with her diploma. Seniors anxiously await to begin the final walk down the aisle before receiving their diplomas. Sniffing the class flower, a blue and white carnation, Cindy Haas walks from the stage after receiving her diploma. Mr. William Carrington, the Guidance Counselor, has done a great deal to help the seniors decide upon on what course they will follow after high school, be it college, technical school, military service or work. He also is busy planning courses of study for aspiring underclassmen and administering national standardized tests. A id and Comfort Mrs. Florance Fate is the school bookkeeper. She keeps the financial record up to date and helps the class and club treasurers keep their books balanced. Under the direction of the school board she also pays the school departments. Mrs. Violet Walters is the school ofice clerk. She handles the incoming mail, answers letters, writes and files reports, and orders school supplies under the direction of the administration. Mrs. Tony Ward is the secretary for the high school office. She is depended upon for its essential and efficient operation. As secretary her responsibilities include writing excuses for absent and tardy students, mimeographing tests and other material, recording grades and keeping recodrs up to date and answering all incoming telephone calls. The services she renders are invaluable to the high school. Since his graduation from Bloomingdale high school in 1935, Mr. Robert Hamlin has been in active duty in the Navy during W.W. II and the Korean War. He holds his M.S. and B.S. from Western Michigan University. Besides various teaching jobs at Schoolcraft and Ithica, he spent 3 years as high school principal at Cassopolis before coming to M.H.S. as superintendent of schools in I960. The Board represents community interest R.M.HA The members of the school board are: President, Mr. Horace Adams; Treasurer, Mr. Harry Moyle; Secretary, Mr. Durwood Manning; Mr. Jerry Munting, Mr. Richard Stickney, Mr. Harold Powers, Mr. Les Brown. The school board sets the policies that are necessary for school operation. Budgets are set up to determine th financial limits of each school branch. Committees are set up within the school board itself to discuss issues too numerous for the board as a whole. The school board constantly makes and revises policies in which the framework of the school is based. Day or night you ’ll find him here Mr. James McCorry has been at M H.S. since 1961. He graduated from Trout Creek High School, in the upper peninsula, in 1945. He then spent 3 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, after which he received his B.S. from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Mr. McCorry taught at Cassopolis for 7 years, during this time he worked at his masters degree at Western Michigan University, which he received in 1958. Student Teachers enliven school routim Student teachers are relatively new at Mattawan. This year during both semesters there were more than ever before. They came to learn new techniques from experienced teachers and to practice those that they have learned in college. The key to our future At Mattawan, the courses offered are intended to fill the needs of the individual student. These include vocational courses, such as Mechanical Drawing and Business Machines, and those courses, like Senior English and Advanced Algebra, that prepare him for higher education. But extra-curricular activities are essential for true school spirit and a well-rounded personality. Keeping this in mind, Mattawan has selected a few, such as Future Nurses and Modern Dance, intended to be of benefit to anyone willing to put forth the extra energy. Math and Science are two important fields in our space oriented world today. Proficiency in these subjects is necessary for a growing number of professions and at least a partial knowledge of both is helpful in understanding the many advances made recently. Mr. Hessel (B.S. from Western Michigan University) teaches the new concepts of modern math to his 9th grade class. Working with protractor and compass, these Freshmen apply the principles of Algebra to solve various types of problems, while Mrs. Wilkinson (B.S. from Mount Mary College) stands ready to give a helping hand if necessary. A solid background in Math and Science is necessary for an understanding of Physics. Experiments are used quiet dften to show how something works and why. Sometimes neither the students nor Mr. Watkins (B.A. Western Michigan) can explain what happened in an experi-men ha Ji no unwiu xMcted. lies in Math and Science It is hoped that these two forces, regular courses of study and extra-curricular activities, will enable the student to meet the demands made on him in the future. Mr. Barret (B S. from Western Michigan University) uses both experiments and textbooks to clearly show the laws of nature to his 7th grade class. Disection, crustaceon, and photosynthesis are familiar words around the Biology lab. But Mr. Schrock (B.A. Western Michigan) finds is difficult to make students learn their definition and pronunciation. Mrs. Coulees leads the discussion on different types of local and federal governments in Civics class. The development and downfall of past civilizations are discussed and compared in 8th grade History taught by Mrs. Zantjer. Our red, white and blue past and future The history of the world and the United States is important to all Americans. Through such courses as History, Government, and Civics, we learn to fully appreciate the colorful heritage of our country and the future that lies ahead. Maps and slides enable Mr. Wood to point out important facts about the Earth and its atmosphere. Miss Boos acts as referee as the policies and operations of our national government are criticized and supported in Government. Mrs. Robinson encourages a firm knowledge of our nation’s past to help understand its present and future. 2 4 New to Mattawan this year Mr. Hoganson has spread his cheer, Embellishing the bulletins with poems That make everyone want to go home. But 10th grade English class doesn’t Mind, For Mr. Hoganson is just their kind. Languages and Literature Brighten the horizon English shows us the brillance of our language and color of our literature. Emphasis has been placed on understanding the aims and different styles of writers. A greater appreciation of language can be obtained by taking advantage of the two year French program. Tape recorders assist Mrs. Jennings Under the guidance of Mrs. Kingdon, Magazine and Arias racks, as well as new in demonstrating proper French ac- writings from different authors and ages books, have added to the usefulness of cents and voice control. are discussed in Senior English. the library. This year Mr. Kuster has greatly improved the entire shop program by adding new equipment .and better facilities. Sewing and cooking are the chief skills that Mrs. Carrington teaches students in Home Economics. Weekly visits, supervised by Mr. Kleinschmidt, to farms surrounding the community highlight the Agriculture classes. In the technical world of today complete vocational courses are needed to supplement the high school curriculum. A diversified program is the basic component of a solid education. Business courses are the specialty of Mr. Ryan. In Business machines students progress from relatively simple machines to the more difficult. Physical fitness is the essential task of Physical Education classes, but Mrs. Baker also teaches the important health principles. r President Jerry Klobucher with Vice President Bob Klobucher, Secretary Dale Powers, Treasurer Norm Harvey, Reporter Rusty Russel, and Sentinel Mike Baker examine the growth of one of the school’s pine trees. FFA first in soil judging contest Once again the F.F.A. took top honors in the Van Buran County Soil Judging contest. Boyd Robbins took first in the county, Rusty Russel took second in the county, Rick Potgiesser was first pin winner, Ed Britten and Tom King were second and third pin winners respectively. Through the efforts of the Future Farmers of America the school grounds are taking on a new look. Through the spring the club added new shrubs to the landscape. The F.F.A. also visited and worked on area farms, planting orchards and grape-vineyards. During Farmers Week the chapter went to Lansing to view exhibits of farm equipment and learn new farming and breeding techniques. The National Honor Society's aim is to encourage high scholastic achievement among the student body and honor those students who have attained it. Also considered in admission to the Honor Society is leadership and citizenship, all of which is important in a good student and future citizen. The choir was started the second half of this year with a new director, Miss Powell. In this half year they appeared in a public concert and at an assembly for the student body. The choir also sang several selections at graduation. The Choir has heat its way hack 31 The Band is blue in motion The pep band belts out another lively tune during half time. The school year opened with the band anxious awaiting the arrival of the new tympani. The nr drums were purchased through the combined effa of the band members and the Band Aids. This yd the Band Aids voted to start a new uniform fas Fifty percent of all band monies made will be [s into this fund. The band participated in the Blossom-time at Memorial Day parades, played in several concert football halftime shows, pep assemblies and baskc ball games. Several combined shows with area baa were also planned. The band was also represents by several groups at solo and ensemble and ck C-D Band and Orchestral Festival. Mr. Van Westrienen proudly displays the new typani. On parade Sherrie Glidden and Karen Guiter worked hard to put the band’s best foot forward.” Head drum majorette Sally Dustin gave the band new authority. Student Council revises Constitution The Student Council is the governing body established by the student body. Their main purpose is to promote organized activities and organizations. This year the Student Council held a computer dance in which dates are matched by a computer after being programmed with data telling about the students attending the dance. A juke box was rented by the council to be used during the noon hour and at school dances. During the preceeding year the council rewrote the constitution. This was necessary because of the inadequacy and confused interpretation of the previous one. The Varsity Club represents the ideals of Mat-tawan athletics. Their main responsibility is to encourage sportsmanship in the athletics and further the ideals and ideas of athletics. Each member has gained membership only after Varsity Club renews popcorn sales (earning his varsity letter and then undergoing a rigorous initiation. After a lapse of several years the Varsity Club I renewed an old tradition. The members brought a brand new popcorn machine and again sold fresh, hot popcorn at all the home basketball games. The fans showed their overwhelming approval by buying all the popcorn the club could pop. The Big V Club also held the annual dances after the basketball and football games as well as doing its part in promoting sportsmanship and school spirit. President Bill Stickney and Vice President Dale Smith busily pop and bag popcorn while Hoyt Sexton helps to do his part. % t F.H.A. develops spirit by doing Judy Carnes wipes sweat from her brow while contemplating what her elders could force her to do for the F.H.A. initiation. The Future Homemakers of America began the year by attending the Regional Convention at Galesburg Augusta. Soon after, the F.H.A. held it’s annual initiation of new members. During Christmas the girls went caroling and to raise funds the girls sold cookbooks and held bake sales. Jackie Nutter and Linda Wait Jackie Britten, President; Mrs. Carrington, obey commands of elders and Sponsor; Loretta Godisak, Secretary; Ginny push pencils with their noses. Dewey, Treasurer, are looking at the cookbooks. Bob Kimble discusses the evenings cleaning assignments with Adrian and Alvin West. Ruth Kimble’s and Dixie Saxon's duties include dusting, cleaning boards, windows and general cleanup of the school buildings. The school needs these people Long before students are wandering the halls and teachers are giving long winded lectures the cooks are in the cafeteria busily preparing the day's lunch. Through the efforts of the custodial staff the school grounds and buildings arc-kept clean, heated and in good order. Too often this work and effort is taken for granted, yet if it were to go undone it would not go unnotliced. Harriet Kucinich and Bonnie Nicholson decide upon another menu for the school yar. The ’66 Senior Class had the biggest participation in athletics since 1961. To lead the way were Artie Osman, Dave Harn, and A1 Widner. Artie received the honored of being captain of the Wildcat Football Team and being a honored member of the KVA All-Star Team both his Junior and Senior years. He also received honorable mention for State. Dave was an all-round athlete, receiving honorable mention in football, basketball, and track. He was Co-captain of the basketball team his Senior year with classmate A1 Widner. A1 was on the KVA All-Star Basketball team receiving honorable mention for the State and he received honorable mention in football. Dale Smith was a three letter man receiving honors in track. He was also quarterback of the Wildcat football team his Senior year. Bill Stickney was the scrapper of the Seniors. He was called on for that little extra in football and basketball seasons. Hoyt Sexton was a 1000% fielder in baseball and had a high batting average for our winning team in the spring. Larry Bair was a big help on our football team and managed basketball. Dick Story aided our football, basketball, and track teams. Paul Witek added his talents to help our football and baseball teams and managed basketball. Ken Quan was hustler on the basketball floor and helped our football squad. Btxly Robbins was a runner for the 'Cats. Missing is Frank Johnson who showed brilliance in football and baseball. He was Mattawan’s kicker in the fall and catcher in the spring. Athletics The Bouncing spot of gold on the floor was WILLY Go you Wildcats!” bounces off the walls of the gym as the five Varsity cheerleaders and Willy the Wildcat (Sher Eggen) lead the student body during football and basketball pep assemblies and games. The girls embody the spirit of the school with their enthusiasm, yells, and leadership of the student body during pep assemblies, games, and the Bon Fire. Mattawan cheerleaders demonstrate the Wildcats’ friendly spirit at half-time by going to the opponent’s side and leading them in a yell. Although being a cheerleader requires staying after school two to three nights a week, as well as summer practices, it is well worth the effort when all the students yell and the Wildcat team goes on to Victory! • TOP ROW: Coach Barret, Brooks Butler, Bill Stickney, Brad Harrison, Dave Harn, Rick Steigenberg, Paul Okeley. MIDDLE ROW: Bill Higley, Paul Witek, Kim Hall, Jerry Kleppcr, Mike Butler, Dick Story. BOTTOM ROW: Marty Haas, Art Osman, Frank Johnson, A1 Widner, Don Purk, Roger Ames. MISSING: Bernie Overacker, Mike French. The VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD’S Spirit Glowed OUR WILDCAT TEAM, backed by the fans, roared off ,to Paw Paw for the first game. Our high spirit clashed with the Redskins and it left its mark. In the last four minutes of the game our cats scored twice and time ran out before we could do it again. Our scoring was led by Dale Smith and An Osman. As it ended we had to bow to the Redskins 30 to 21 but it led the way for Victory against the Parchment Panthers. At Parchment it was a battle to the final gun. The game was scoreless until the third quarter and then the Mattawan Fans exploded when Brad Harrison went over to score and brought the Victory home 6 to 0 in a game of wonderful teamwork with Art Osman as defensive standout. 43 On a rainy, windy night we came against (j stock. Rick Steigenberg and Mike French got on the scoreboard but our defensive wall was that night and we came out on the short end of score. The cats were ready to drive the Otsego Build in the ground but they still ran after us cats a li as they scored twice to win 13 to 0. The following week was filled with vim and vij to capture a victory for the 65 Homecoming nui with the No. 1 Bangor Viking team. Tire cats bit up a strong wind and kept the Vikings from I goal line. We couldn't sink their ship though, as di managed to score a TD in the final half of the gai and took the victory home. At home we faced Delton in our final game of the football season. Our new score-board was used under the home team as we scored twice. But the Panthers clawed a little deeper than our cats as the final score showed Delton winning by a TD. The Wildcat team was led by quarterback Dale Smith. He shows his agility as he breaks away from oncoming G-A tack-lers. We were very proud and kept our spirits high to face the G-A Rams. The team had life but just couldn’t get together as they ramed us up and down the field and tallied up the points. TOP ROW: Mickey Widner, Ken Farrow, Rob Holland, Bill Johnson, Bob Ross, Doug Northam, Johnny Write, Leonard Beaty. SECOND ROW: Howard Haley, Mike Deboer, Dive Derhammer, Bill DeLeeuw, Bob Warren, Mike Stafford, Jim Rowan. THIRD ROW: Herald Curtis, Darryl Masten, Rick Potgeisser, Clyde Mumford, Harry Nutter, Lenard Romanak. BOTTOM ROW: Larry Johnson, John McCluskey, Bob Dowlnig, Lloyd Carnes, Brett Barnett, Ron Dowling, Ron Baumgartner, Gerald Curtis. The RESERVES The J-V football team wasn't able to cross the goal line marker very often in the '65 season. Rick Potgiesser made one 1VP VP RllIP touchdown at Paw Paw. They hope to rrcrc- UlUC have a returning squad of 22 lettermen next season with experience. The team played hard and enthusiasm and individuality were shown. STANDING: Coach Hesscl, Paul Okley, Dick Story, Mike French, Rick Steigenburg, Manager Larry Bair. KNEELING: Steve Swartz, Brad Harrison, Dave Harn, Al Widner, Dale Smith. Wildcats in District Semi-Finals Spirit headlines the reasons for success in the Mattawal Wildcat Team. The cats were ready to pounce into an| team and leave the mark of the Wildcat claw. Seniors held most of tlie starting positions and tl bench was strong also. Major standouts were Senior captains AI Widner, who led the scoring, and center DavJ Harn, who was the tough guy under the boards. Two starters were spirited Seniors Dale Smith and Bill Sticki Our Junior sharpshooter was guard Brad Harrison made KVA All-Star Team along with teammate Al Widi The spark of the Wildcat team was 6'3 forward Senior A1 Widner. The co-captain enthusiasm and spirit were evident in every game. A1 was the only playet voted unanimously for the KVA All Star Team and he received honorable mention fer the Class C All-State Team. He was the polish that made the team sparkle. Everyone at Mattawan High was proud and happy he was on our side! Brad Harrison hits a bulls-eye for the cats against Gull Lake. Bill Stickney finds trouble as he tries to score for Mattawan. Cats in the tournaments . . . Our team faced Goebles in the first dash of the District Championship at Portage, which was an easy victory for us. We went on to meet the tough offense of Constantine. Our alertness and determination brought home a second victory. In the final contest for the championship we were defeated by the bustling team of Bloom-ingdale. Strategy is being planned against Constantine, while Willy the Wildcat and the cheerleaders sound out a yell for victory. Guard Brad Harrison shows his talents with a basketball as he loops a ringer. Center Dave Harn is alert and ready for rebounds. STANDING: Coach Joe Wood, Marty Haas, Dan French, Jerry Klepper, Doug Northam, Ed Britten. KNEELING: Mike Baker, Rocci Mundo, Jerry Russell, Bill DeLeeuw, Gary Sherburn, Jack Arnold, Gary French, Allen Evink. The J-V basketball team improved throughout the season. When the season opened the young team had difficulty in ball control. As the games progressed the team's will to win improved immensely. By the end of the season the cats were roaring with spirit, with their teamwork and efforts being rewarded by victory. Center Jerry Klepper was voted by his teammates « most valuable player on the J-V squad. The lefty’s rebounding was a definite contributing factor in the :eams victories. 5’4 guard, Gary Sherburn, was a spark that fired the team. He added brillance to the game and his efforts were honored with the most spirited player award.” The girls showed their athletic abilities as they competed in basketball and track. In basketball they won the majority of their games and tied for second in the Girls’ Lake Valley League. A thriller was the victory over Comstock in over-time. A highlight of the season was when Captain Sherrie Eggen scored 37 points against Bloomingdale to bring an easy victory home for the Pussycats. In track the girls won both meets they competed in defeating Bloomingdale and Comstock. Individuality was expressed with firsts being captured in both meets by Brenda Corning in the hurdles; San Juanita Moya in the 440 and mile run; Ann Stark in the shot put; Carolyn Loed-man in the 220 yd. dash; and Sherrie Eggen in the 100 yd. dash and soft ball throw. Girls Join Boys in Basketball and Track Captain Sherrie Eggen jumps high against Christain to tip ball to teammates Roxie Beatty and Sue Nutter. Linda Greenwood looks on as Sherrie clashes for the ball with Christain opponent. Our track team was small but shone brightly with individual talent. Highlights for Mattawan were Paul Okley and Brooks Butler in the pole vault; A1 Widner in the hurdles; Dave Harn in the long jump; Dale Smith in the 440 and Dick Story in the mile run. A1 Widner shows his form as he takes honors in the high and low hurdles. Dave Harn leaps long to capture first place in the long jump. Seniors Lead in Track STANDING: Paul Witek, Mike Stafford, Jon Wright, Hoyt Sexton, A1 Widner, Kim Hall, Doug Northam, Rick Steigenberg, Bill Higley, Brad Harrison, Mike DeBoer, Coach Joe Wood. KNEELING: Dave Harn, Frank Johnson, Ron Cruzan, Tom Howe, Bernie Overacker, Rick Wright. The success of the baseball team can be explained by two reasons. First is teamwork and spirit and second is freshman Ron Cruzan. The team played well together and went out on the field each game with hopes of a victory, which they usually succeeded in obtaining. Lefty, Ron Cruzan, pitched five games without a defeat. He had wonderful control and a team behind him to help his efforts. The team had the best record since 1959, winning 8 games and being defeated only 3 times. The J. V. Cheerleaders work hard for perfection Practice during the hot summer months prepared the Mattawan Junior Varsity cheerleaders to keep up the Wildcat spirit throughout the year. In July, Jean Barker, Brenda Corning, and Carol Motter attended Smith-Walbridge Cheerleading Camp in Indiana. During the week at camp, they learned cheers, pom-pon routines and tumbling stunts which they brought back to Betty Gayhart and Pam Cornish. Many activities keep the cheerleaders busy before games when they fix each others hair and brush up on cheers. MARGARET I.INNEA ANDERSON: Cheerleading 1, Nat. Honor Society, Sr. Play, Future Teachers 1, Ways and Means Comm. LARRY BAIR: Basketball 1, Football 1, Jr. Play. CONNIE BAKER: Nat. Honor Society, Elern. Office Assist. 3, Elem. Gym Teacher 1. BOB BARKER: Sr. Band 4, Pep Band 4, Student Council 3, Annual Staff 3, Track 1, Jr. and Sr. Plays, Boys’ State Delegate. FRED BECK. TERRI BIXI.ER: Girls' Club 2, Service Club 2, Sodality 2, Pep Club, Girls' Baseball 1, Latin Club 2, Jr. and Sr. Play, Annual Staff 2, Homecoming Court 2. JOHN BI.OOD: DAVE BRINDLEY: Ftxrtball 2, F.F.A. 4, Sr. Band 4, Sr. Play, Pep Band 4. JACK BR1NIGER: JACKIE BRITTEN: F.H.A. 3. CHAR CARNES: Cheerleading 3, Jr. and Sr. Play, Student Council 2, Nat. Honor Society, F. N.C. 2, Teen Page Reporter 2, HOMECOMING QUEEN 1965-66. CONNIE CHAPMAN: Girls' Volleyball Team 1, Jr. and Sr. Play. CONNIE DAVIS: Student Council 3, Jr. and Sr. Play, Class Officer 2, Cheerleading 2, Band 1. SALLY DUSTIN: Student Council 1, Drill Team 1, Band 4, Ways and Means Comm. 1, Clariner Choir 4, Pep Band 4, Choir 1, All Star Band 3, John Philip Sousa Band Award 1966, Drum Majorette 1. SHERRIE EGGEN: Band 4, Girls' Basketball Team 3, Nat. Honor Society, Annual Staff 2, School Mascot Willy , Clarinet Choir 4, Class Officer 3. KEILLER FARRIS: JIM FORESTER: Biology Award. BECKY GIDD1NGS: Sr. Band 4, Clarinet Choir 4, Jr. and Sr. Play, Student Council, Treasurer, Homecoming Court 1964-65. I.AUREI.LA GOEBEL: Perfect Attendance Award. LINDA GREENWOOD: Sr. Band 2, Jr. and Sr. Play, Pep Band 1, Pep Club 2, F.N.C. 2, Vice President, Girls’ Basketball Team 3, Ways and Means Comm., Annual Staff 1. CINDY HAAS: Cheerleading 2, Jr. and Sr. Play, Student Council, President, Choir 1, Lib. Assist. 2, Class Treasurer. DAVE HARN: Ftxrtball 4, Basketball 4, Track 4, Baseball 4, Varsity Club, Jr. Play. Senior Chicken Supper: With the help of a few mothers, the Seniors prepared a delicious and profitable Chicken Supper. Larry -Andersos Larry Bair Connie Baker Bob Barker Fred Beck Terri Bixler John Blood David Brindley Jack Brinigefl Jackie Britten ] Char Carnes I Connie Chapmaffl Connie Davis Sally Dustin Sherrie Egj-en Keiller Farris Jim Forester Becky G hidings After the traditional slumber party most Seniors were faced with an age-old problem—How do you sleep comfortably in a classroom? Marti Northam seems to have found the answer. 59 Laurella Goebel Linda Greenwood Cindy Haas Dave Harn Vikki Hegedus Barb Johnson Frank Johnson Jackie Klepper Alice Mast Donna McCluskej Marcia Northam Val Orosz 60 The Senior Class enthusiastically supported school activities and athletic games. The positions necessary for a good picture are certainly not the most comfortable. A wide variety of sizes, colors and prices for Senior pictures were examnicd by the students. Art Osman Linda Oswalt Alice Parker Sally Parker Dale Powers Ken Quan Ken Quan babysat with the jackasses before the donkey basketball game. Ken is on the left, or is it the right? Linda Ritter Boyd Robbins Hoyt Sexton Sue Sherwood Jackie Rose Gloria Rowan Gordon Sutton Paul Witek Dale Smith Linda Wheaton Bill Stickney Sheryl Wheeler Dick Story Widner As the school year drew to an end, many Seniors tackled individual projects in some classes. Connie Davis, and many other girls, refinished old furniture. 63 VIKKI HEGEDUS: F.H.A. I, Elem. Gim Teacher 1. BARBARA JOHNSON: Sr. Band 1, Jr. Play, Class Officer. FRANK JOHNSON: Fcxitball 3, Baseball 2, Varsity Club 3, Jr. and Sr. Play, F.F.A. 4, Student Council 1. JACKIE KLEPPER: Sr. Play, Ways and Means Comm., Nat. Honor Society. ALICE MAST: Elem. Library 2, Sr. Band 2. DONNA McCLUSKEY: MARCIA NORTHAM: Sr. Band 4, Pep Band 4, Clarinet Choir 4, Jr. and Sr. Play, Nat. Honor Society, All Star Band, VALEDICTORIAN. VAL OROSZ: F.F.A. 2, Sr. Band 4, Audio Visual 4, Pep Band 4, Annual Staff 3, Jr. and Sr. Play, Stage Crew. ART OSMAN: Football 4, Homecoming King, 1965-66, Basketball 2, Baseball 2 Varsity Club 2. LINDA OSWALT: ALICE PARKER: Drill Team 1, F.H.A. 1, Cheer-leading 3- SALLY PARKER: Modern Dance 1, F.H.A. l.G.A.A. 1. DALE POWERS: F.F.A. 3. KEN QUAN: Football I, Basketball 2, Sr. Band 4, Jr. Play. LINDA RITTER: Sr. Band 4, Pep Band 4, Student Council I, Cheerleading 3, Treasurer, Sr. Class. BOYD ROBBINS: F.F.A. 2, Sr. Band 4, Pep Band 4, John Philip Sousa Band Award 1966. JACKIE ROSE: Miss Congeniality—Queen Contestant 1966. GLORIA ROWAN: Basketball 2, Girls' Track Team, F.H.A. 1. HOYT SEXTON: Baseball 3, Basketball 1, Tennis 1, Varsity Club, Jr. and Sr. Play and All School Play. SUE SHERWOOD: DALE SMITH: Basketball 4, Football 4, Track 4, Varsity Club, Nat. Honor Society, Jr. and Sr. Plays, SALUTATORIAN. BILL STICKNEY: Football 4, Basketball 4, Varsity-Club, Nat. Honor Society, Jr. and Sr. Plays. RICHARD STOREY: Football 1, Baseball 1, Track 1. GORDON SUTTON: LINDA WHEATON:Newspaper Staff 1, Sr. Play, F.H.A. 1, Girls' Basketball 1, Choir 1. SHERYL WHEELER: Jr. and Sr. Plays, Modern Dance 1, Girls' Volleyball Team. AL WINDER: Band 1, Student Council 1, Sr. Play and All School Play, Varsity Club, Baseball 4, Basketball 4, Football 4, Track 4. PAUL WITEK: Football 3, Baseball 3, Jr. and Sr. Plays, Track I. Undergraduates Juniors Juniors suffer from fractionation 1 k Wolff and Valerie Orosz Yd finish last minute prepar-oq the junior's second place Roger to Ambs Donald ash Damaske Robert Bogema Bonnie Davis Alice Linda Mike Brown Bullard Butler Virginia Gary Charlene Dewey Fessenden Forden Reba Judy Cagle Carnes Bill Mike Forester French AI Loretta Karen Geresy Godisak Gobel Karen Kim Brad Guiter Hall Harrison Norman David Barbara Harvey Hice Hiscock Rob Tom Kay Holland Howe Johnson Kathy Jerry Bob Keckler Klobucher Kiobucher Secretary Char Wolf goes over agenda. Working toward funds for the prom, the Juniors sold stationery and magazines, as well as maintaining game concessions and sponsoring the annual Hi-Fi dance. Students danced to the latest records and were interviewed by WKZO D.J., Lee Dersham, for the Saturday broadcast. Danny Knowlcon Jackie Nutter Arlene Ritter Mary Stafford Jim Danny Kucinich MacPhee Paul Valerie Okeley Orosz Gloria Irene Roudebush Rouse Mike Lloyd Stenger Sutton Jannette Tom Darlene McDannel Menck Nash Donald Dwight Ron Purk Rager Rebenstorf Rusty Rick Ann Russell Steigenberg Sackett Don Linda Charlene Vermeulen Waite Wolff Juniors become storekeepers tr • « . '■� Se.9£4ij9j? One of the Junior Classes many money making projects for the school year was the concession stand which was operated lob Dick Janice Adams Alfeiri Alton ieraldine Larry Roxie Bates Beck Beatty Jack Arnold Rita Berry Sophomores This year’s Sophomore Class was kept busy sponsoring the coat check, buying class rings and building the Homecoming float. The first dance was held in December featuring the ’Tell-Tales” and was decorated as a discotheque. The Go-go girls turned out to be one of the most interesting attractions. Contrary to popular belief, a Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky night for anyone who attended the sophomore dance on May the 13 th, one of the most colorful events of the spring season. Cindy Bailey Linda Bingham Mike Baker Eddie Britton Jean Barker Mary Brock Brett Barnett Brooks Butler Pat Camfield Dan French Bill Higley Sherry Campbell Gary French Linda Hilbert Eugenia Cook Betty Geyhart Andy Kimble Brenda Corning Sandy Goswick Diane Kingdon Pam Cornish Sue Graham Karen Kingdon Bill DeLeeuw Marty Haas Jerry Klepper Allen Evink Steph Harn Jim Knipfel Dave Ferris Linda Heid Mike Koenne Hoganson’s Heroes Are Where The Action Is President, Jayne Potgiesser, Vice President, Doug Northam, Secretary, Steph Harn, and Treasurer, Cindy Bailey, discuss plans for the final class meeting. Looking over the selection of rings to be voted upon are ire some of the sophomores. Would You Believe” two bands? Would You Believe” four Go-Go girls? Well, the Sophomore Class supplied that and more at their final dance of the year Would You Believe! Liz Kucks Ron Munster Bob Ross Jeff Smith Carolyn Loedeman Doug Northam Pat Rouse Georgeanne Stewart Linda Medonich Janet Osman Jim Rowan Shirley Teadt John McCluskey Carolyn Osterman Jerry Russel Bob Warren Carol Motter Bernie Overacker Steve Schwartz Shelia Wasson Mike Clyde Rocci Multhaupt Mumford Mundo Jayne Phyllis Ray Potgiesser Ritter Romanak Bill Gary Linda Selkirk Sherburn Shumate Linda J°bn Weston Wright Go-go girl Georgie Stewart, keeps time with the ‘Tell-Tales” at the Sophomore dance, Where the Action Is.” n Freshmen The Freshmen cheerleaders, Pat Smith, Captain Vicki Wilson, Dianne Bush and Velma Wasson cheer the team on to many blue and gold victories. Vicki Baker Jeffery Brown Douglas Debra Lynn Bumgartner Barrett Beatty Dianne Gerald Lloyd Bush Campbell Carnes Terry Beck Marilyn Carter Linda George Bloomfield Boomers Susan Terri Clark Crabtree Harold Janet Mike Curtis Davis DeBoer Doreen Bob Ken Ellison English Farrow Sue Alan Howard Goswick Griffin Haley Todd Robert Karen Hellc Hisey Hubbard William Frank Norman Johnson Loedman Marr Dave Bob Ron Derhammer Dowling Dowling Mack Mike Sherry Fenstermaker Gearhart Glidden Joseph Mark Lynn Hande Hande Harvey Bruce Donna Kathy Johnson Johnson Johnson Darrel Patricia San Juanita Masten Menzie Moya 'ifc Lie J. t !kj ih '•I -:i | J 1 'fIS Uitn% President, George Boomers and Vice President Joyce Rebenstorf, advertise Twirp Week. FIRST ROW: Mack Fenstermaker, Ron Cruzan, Hershel Shumate, Rick Wright, Randy Stenger, Mike DeBoer, Rick Potgiesser, Dave Derhammer. SECOND ROW: Paul Witek, Mgr.; Howard Haley, Lyn Beatty, Mike Stafford, Ken Farrow, Mickey Widner, Harry Nutter, Harold Curtis, Jeff Brown, Mike Otte, Mr. Shrock, Coach. ■AAS.4 LiwfSW? a TWIRP Week Twirp Week began quietly with Hush Day—any boy caught talking to a girl would forfeit his hush card. Tuesday the girls slaved for the guys. Wednesday everyone had a great time reversing their identities, the girls wore ties, the boys—bows. Thursday everyone was supposed to dress up in their Sunday best. Would you believe that it looked more like Saturday afternoon? Friday the students wore socks, without shoes, and enjoyed licking lollipops. Friday night came the highlight of the week, the Twirp Dance, featuring the Malibu’s. Vicki Wilson staggers down the hall under a load of books on Slave Day. On ' Sock Day Dianne Bush and Mary Zagar model the latest in knee-socks. Craig McDannel James Reas Ruth Saunders Randall Stenger Carole Newkirk Joyce Rebenstorf Cathy Sherburn Douglas Taylor Harry Nutter Julie Reynolds Becky Sherwood Velma Wasson Susie Nutter Brenda Robbins Janet Shumate Ronald Wheaton Micheal Otte Gary Robbins Hershel Shumate Mickey Widner Nancy Osborne Karen Robbins Patricia Smith Vicki Wilson John Phau Leonard Romansk Marcia Stafford Mary Zagar Rick Potgiesser Herald Sackett Mike Stafford Junior High 7TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: Laurie Wilson, Janet Bingham, Linda Bush, Kathy Kimble, and Mary Jo Adams are urging their team to one of their seven victories. FIRST ROW: Mary Jo Adams, Carla Alfiere, Ellen Arnold, Linda Aukerman, Allen Backman, Marjorie Bailey, Carol Beck, Anita Berzins, Janet Bingham, Donna Blood. SECOND ROW: Rusty Blood, Bill Boomers, Suzanne Breed, David Bristol, Ann Brooks, Kathy Brown, Susan Bullard, Linda Bush, Don Cagle, Bill Cagle. THIRD ROW: Arthur Corning, B-enda Crawford, Debbie Culbertson, Dorothy Curtis, Sandra Davis, Matilde Dimas, Jon Deboer, Robert Denny, Orel French, Anna Gayhart, Linda Goldberg, Gary Goswick. FOURTH ROW: Linda Haley, Debra Henson, Karen Hertlein, Charles Hessel, Debra Hirsch, Karen Hiscock, Dave Holder, Bill Howe, Nancy Johnson, Sharon Kathan. FIRST ROW: Brian Klepper, Drew Klepper, Mark Klinger, Bruce Knowlton, Leslie Lam, Barry Lasecki, Jim McCorry, Rick McClung, Debbie McCluskey. SECOND ROW: Terry Masten, Diane Menzie, Mike Merchant, Ron Minnick, David Moyle, Bill Multhaupt, Jim Nelson, Jim Newkirk, Terry Northam, Pennie Okeley. THIRD ROW: Jerry Osborne, Dick Owsiany, Evelyn Parshali, Vicki Pfau, Jim Raterink, Jeff Reben-storf, Kathy Reed, David Robbins, Marilyn Rose, Linda Sausaman. FOURTH ROW: David Saunders, Tom Sherburn, Katy Sherwood, Nancy Smith, Maruta Smits, Dawn Stearns, Danny Stenger, Mike Stevens, Mary Thomason, Jonathon Towne. FIFTH ROW: Bob Van-Loo, Tom Verburg, Barry Ward, Dale Wills, Laurie Wilson. 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL—FIRST ROW: Charles Hessel, Bill Multhaupt, Brian Klepper, Mike Stevens, John Deboer, Dick Owsiany, Jim McCorry, Bill Howe. SECOND ROW: Terry Northam, Jim Newkirk, Allen Backman, Coach Hoganson, Rick McClung, Arthur Corning, Robert Denny, Tom Verburg. R; SH T T T T For their first year, the 7th grade boys had an exceptional score by winning seven games and losing only two. JR. HIGH BAND—FIRST ROW: Judy Raterink, Chris Smith, Barry Ward, Bill Howe, Ken Carnes, Ellen Arnold, Ann Brooks, Linda Auckerman, Marjorie Bailey. SECOND ROW: John Selkirk, Anita Berzins, David Saunders, Carla Alfiere, Penny Okeley, Linda Sausaman, Jon Deboer, Ann Stark, Bonnie Farrow, Jon Pierce, Nick Lam, Jim McCorry, Dick Owsiany, Bill Multhaupt, Curtis Bailey. THIRD ROW: Doug Holder, Becky Kimble, Chris Stewart, Kathy Kimble, Linda McKee, Barb Munting, Mary Jo Adams, Dawn Stearns, Mary Ann Wolff. The band received a second division rating in the District Band and Orchestra Festival at Berrien Springs, and had nine solos and groups going to the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at St. Joseph High School. Jr. High Band had more Solos Ensembles then ever MAJORETTES: Leading the band were, FRONT ROW: Mary Ann Wolff, Linda McKee. BACK ROW: Barb Munting, Drum Major, Becky Kimble, Carla Alfiere. Vice President, Linda Bush; Sergeant-at-Arms, Bill Booners; Treasurer, Susan Bullard; President, Janet Binghairt; and Secretary Laurie Wilson talk about the 7th grade float for the Homecoming Parade. 81 The 8th grade had two skating parties for it's members and their guests. Also they sponsored two dances. Chris Stewart returns the ball at one of the two 7th grade All Sports Nights. FIRST ROW: Ralph Ambs, Charles Backman, Curtis Bailey, Robert Bailey, Pat Baker, Peter Berzins, Gary Bingham, Brenda Brindley, Michael Buchino. SECOND ROW: Robert Camfield, Kenneth Girnes, Michael Cook, Michael Crawford, Gerald Curtis, Walter Dewey, Richard Dowling, Bill Eggen, Diana Elmore. THIRD ROW: Nancy England, Bonnie Farrow, Walter Gale, John Gibson, John Gibson, Christine Gildea, Steve Goldberg, Julie Harrison, Steven Holland, Georgia Ingram. 4 FIRST ROW: Carl Hisey, Larry Johnson, Charles Keckler, Larry Kelly, Becky Kimble, William Koehne, Nick Lam. SECOND ROW: Judy Manning, Delbert Masten, Jerry Menck, Barb Munting, Carol Osterman, Brad Overacker, Jim Pea. THIRD ROW: Jon Pierce, Judy Raterink, Bill Richmond, Betty Rose, Laura Rowan, Patty Rowan, Judy Rupert. FOURTH ROW: Ronald Rupert, Grace Salton, Bill Saunders, Pam Sherburn, Dennis Sherman, Chris Smith, Ed Stainbrook. FIFTH ROW: Ann Stark, Chris Stewart, Jo Ann Stuart, Pat Sutherland, Carl Swinehart, Doug Thomas, Gail Tozer. SIXTH ROW: Rose Vandelaare, Louise Wait, Marilyn Warren, Becky White, Kenneth Whitney, Shelley Wilson, Mary Anne Wolff. SEVENTH ROW: Bob Zagar. 8th Grade President, Bill Eggen; Vice President, Bob Zagar; Secretary, Shelley Wilson; and Treasurer, John Selkirk discuss one of their class dances during their lunch hour. 7th Grade spirits rise. . . with 7 victories C L E MENS. I | masskt SPIKE’S CITGO SERVICE BARBER SHOP VI RGfS BARBER SHOP Saveway Plaza EXPRESSWAY INN Open 24 hours Mattawan Implement Sales Massey Ferguson Farm Equipment Texas Corners Lee's Sporting Goods Corklane Plaza Kalamazoo 88 , SAVEWAY MARKET l 94 Interchange Mattawan, Michigan ClcUne'd, cZgJ PI' SAVEWAY PLAZA, 1-94 EXIT Texas Corners Kenneth Goodman delighted the student body with a rnedlay of broadway tunes and requests from the audience. 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