Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1973 volume:

MIRROR 1973 MATTAWAN HIGH SCHOOL, MATTAWAN, MICHIGAN Double Dedication” The Students of Mattawan High School would like to dedicate the 1973 Mirror to two people that have helped to make this year a little better. First to receive our warm thanks is Mr. Kenneth Snow. His help with the yearbook in recent years has helped to make it a success. We would also like to extend our thanks to Wendall Tucker for adding a little variety to our lives. He is a fine friend and fellow classmate and we shall never forget him! We say thank you both once again! 2 Administration 3 I SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE The Superintendents Office is where the final administrative decisions are released. Mr. John Gunnell is Mattawans Superintendent. He is in charge of the elementary, junior high, and the high school. He has charge of all activities of these three schools. Mr. John Gunnell Mrs. Grimm is the Secretary for the Superintendents Office. She does what most secretaries do, like different paper work, answering telephone calls, etc. She even helps with the Matta-wan News which comes out monthly. Mrs. Grimm HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL We would like to welcome our new High School Principal this year, Mr. Fred Erhardt. His duty as a principal is to keep the high school going, helping out students as well as the faculty. He has a big job and responsibility as principal and we wish him luck and happiness at his new job. WELCOME Mr. Erhardt! 5 Mr. Fred Erhardt High School Secretary and Attendance Clerk 6 COUNSELOR Kathy Kronke and Mr. Cretsinger As Counselor, Mr. Bob Cretsinger assists students in any problems they may have. He has helped out the students with their credits and with students who have any conflicts in their scheduling. He also helps the seniors with their credits to graduate and gives information on the College of their choice and if they don’t have any particular College, he helps them find one. He not only helps the students with their scheduling etc., but with any personal problems they may have. Mr. Fred Bowman We welcome Mr. Bowman as our new athletic director this year. As athletic director, he is in charge of setting up athletic events. He’s always on hand at these events if ever he is needed. He meets with other athletic directors and coaches etc. to discuss the future plans of an event and he is also in charge of the Programs we have been provided with. We welcome him once again and hope he will be with us many more years to come. FACULTY Anderson Dietz PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Dixon PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Frey PHOTO Gilbert NOT AVAILABLE Grosser Jones 5 Kingdon Kyriazis PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Rouse Tye PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Weiler PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE West Kleinschmidt Loedeman PHOTO NOT Snow AVAILABLE Ryan VanWestrien Williams 9 Mrs. Anderson-Business Mr. Boyce-Science; Chemistry Mrs. Chopp-Study Hall Miss Deitle-Physical Education Miss Deitz-Home Economics Mrs. DeYoung-Math Mr. Dixon-Shop Mr. Frey-Choir Mr. Gilbert-Speech Mr. Grosser-History Mr. Hamilton—Physical Education Mr. Kleinschmidt-Agriculture Mrs. Kyriazis-English 12 Mrs. Loedeman-History; Government Mrs. Kingdon-English Mr. Jones-Band Mrs. Rouse-Math; Geometry Mr. Tye-Art Mr. Ryan—Business Miss Weiler-Science; Biology ■ � -s Jf 1 .V t«r Mrs. VanWestrienen-Home Economics Miss West-Librarian Mr. Williams-English MAINTENANCE George DeVries Supervisor Russ Young SENIORS Tim Molnar-Vice-President Nicki Knobloch-President Sherida Bontrager-Secretary Mrs. Jeanette Loedeman-Sponsor Dave Osbome-Treasurer Life is not a problem to be solved, But a mystery to be lived. Light Blue Dark Blue White Carnation The class of 73”, it went so fast. . . too fast! For some, sparkling eyes and a cheerful smile, but for others, tearful eyes and a sad frown. Some of us will be going on to college to study for our future but others will be setting out to work and even marriage. It seems like only yesterday we were all so anxious to start kindergarten. There’s so much to do and plan. Like ordering announcements, our senior pictures, senior keys, caps and gowns, and planning and earning money for our senior trip. Whether or not anyone wants to admit it, deep down inside of everyone, there is a tear of sadness. We won’t be seeing so many of our friends anymore and we’ll miss so many of the great times we had in the past 13 years, especially the past 4 which were the most important. Gary Anspaugh Debbie Baker-Nickname: Bako”; Girls Basketball—2 years; Band-3 years; Pep Band-2 years; High School Office-1 year; Middle School Office-2 years; Student Council Representative-1 year; Student Council Secre-tary-l year; Mark of I.D.-crunched in side of Mustang; Dream-become a pharmacist and own my own drugstore; Future Plans-travel and College Kevin £a er-Nickname-Dum Dum, Cannonball; Football-4 yrs. (3 varsity letters); Track-1 yr (so far) (1 varsity letter); Baseball 3 yrs. (so far) (2 varsity letters); Basketball-2 yrs; Library assistant-3V£ yrs; Student Council-1 yr; Choir-1 yr; Kitchen-1 yr. Varsity Club-3 yrs.; Intermural Basketball-1 yr; Varsity Basketball Manager-1; Varsity Letters (total so far) 6; Wrestling (Heavy Weight) 1 trophy (Haven’t wrestled this year yet along with Varsity Baseball and Track) Kelly Beatty-Student Government- yr; National Honor Society-2 yrs; Office worker-1 yr; Mark of I.D.-Me; Future Plans-be a florist; Ambition-find it; Dream-dream up a good dream. Ric Beers-Mark of ID-Mercury Comet-44 magnum revolver; Varsity Football-1 yr, Dream-live out west; Future Plans-law enforcement. Rick Bercik 17 Carolyn BmyAam-Organizations: Cadet teaching 2,3,4. Mark of ID: Chuck. Dream: To get married. Eric Bjerregaard-Activities: Football, Study Hall, Student Council Vice-President, Kitchen Help, Cheerleader for Girls Pep Assembles, Hall wandering, Varsity Club, Mark of ID: Football Jersey 40. Dreams: Get rich, leave Mattawan, Enjoy myself, have a lot of fun, meet a lot of beautiful willing feminine types. Betty BoWen-Nickname: Bed, Bets, Jetty Bean. Dream: To be a Blessing and be help to thoose around me. Mark of ID: Smile. Future Plans: To attend Hinsdale School of Practical Nursing and to fullfill my dream. Activities: Band 9,10, Candystriping 11, Elementary Office 12, Homemaking Club 10,11,12, Library cadet 11, Mrs. Van’s cadet 11,12. Sherida Renee Bontrager-Mark of ID: Wig, Rings. Dream: To marry a hunk of a man with a hairy chest Future plans: be a famous Barber. Activities: GAA 1 year, Candystriper 1 year, FHA 1 year, Yearbook 2 years, Senior Class Secretary, Back yard camping and Recreation. Rosemary Boyer- Nick name: Rosa Baba. Activities: FHA 2,3. Candystriper 3, Honor Society 3,4, CO-OP 4. Mark of ID: Red Corvair with purple door. Future plans: Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Dream: Travel to all the exciting places in the world (at least some!). Dale Bristol-Activities: FFA 4 years. Future plans: Gc into the service. Dream: Be rich. 18 LaMarr Brooks-Mark of ID: KDB a can of Bud. Nickname: Hot hands” Dream: Multi-Millionaire. Future Plans: Kathy. Activities: Kathy, Basketball (one year at Mattawan), Kathy, Football 2 years, Kathy. Norman Brovm Terry Budzinski Dave Butler-Nickname: Puney. Mark of ID: Mustang. Dream: To have a big house and lots of money. Future plans: Possibly go to KVCC and have a good time. Activities: Basketball 4 years, Football 2, Baseball 4, Varsity Club L Cathy Chick—Nickname: Cathy Chicken or Chick Chick. Mark of ID: mouth. Favorite Animal: ant. Future plans: Get a job and eventually get married. Dream: To travel all over, to sky dive, and learn to snow ski. Also someday have people think of me as most quiet and to bowl over 55. Activities: Choir II 12, 2 years at Mattawan. Most Talkative 12, GAA 11, Student Council 12, Track 3 weeks, 11, Cadet Teacher 11, Yearbook 11. Thom Coles-Nickname: TC. Activities: Football 2, Varsity Track 2, Baseball 1, Sophomore Class Secretary, Kitchen 3, Yearbook 1, High School Band 3, Varsity club 1. Present Occupation: Student, Movie Critic. Future Plans: Go to school. 19 Dave Cox-Nickname-Wally; Mark of I.D.: Second tallest and all around neat guy. Future Plans: Future record of AAA Competition at Martin Dragway. Dream: To out do Ed Pink”, Automotive Engineering, and start a Pro Speed Shop. Baseball: 1,2,3,4, Basketball: 1,2, Kitchen: 1,2, Track 1,2, KKK: 1,2,3,4, Cadet Teacher: 1,2, Athletic Award: 1,2,3,4. Debbie. Culp-Mark of I.D.: Doug. Activities: Cheerleader: 2 yrs, Homecoming Court: 1 yr. Future Plans: Going to College. Dream: Wanting to travel. Ambition: Becoming a secretary. Andy Dragicevich-N'icknsune: Drag. Mark of I.D.: Grubby cloths. Future Plans: Air Force and to be a race car driver. Dream: Be a world famous racer. F.F.A.: 1,2,3, Track: 1,2, Yearbook: 1. Jim Eakes Nancy Eggen-Nickname: Jack Flash. Mark of I.D.: Larry Bower. Future Plans: To stay a bum. Dream: To be involved in all sports. Sergeant of Arms: 1. Best defensive player: 71-72, Girls Basketball: 1,2,3,4, Girls Co-Captain: 1,2, Willy: 1,3, Band: 1,2,3,4, Wind Ensemble: 1, G.A.A.: 1,2, Senior Representative. Cadet teacheing: 1,2, Pep Band: 1, Swimming Meet: 1. Joe Franzone 20 Scott French Dawn Gableman-Nick name: Peace Babe” or Sticks”. Mark of I.D. Army Shirt. Future Plans: Have fun, and get involved in as much sports as possible. Activities: Girls Basketball 1 3.4. G.A.A. 1,2,3, Softball 1,2, Cadet 1,2,3,4. Cheri Gates-Nickname: Ralph. Mark of ID: Dennis Commissaris. Future Plans: To do everything I ever wanted to do. Dream: To try and to succeed in all I do. Choir: 1,2,3,4. Sound Of Music (Leisel). Art Club: 1, Student Council: 4. Bill Gibson v 21 Bob f amfin—Nickname: Boob or BJ. Mark of ID: The Hairs on my Manly Chest. Future plans: To become a ski bumb. Dream: To go fox hunting and bag a big one. Present Occupation: Professional Movie Watcher. Activities: Band 1,2, Drama Club 2,3, Kitchen 1,2,3,4. Kathy Ham John Henson Dave Hudson Teresa Kimble-Nickname: Tree. Mark of ID: VW. Dream: To become a Fashion Model and to have a lovely home and family. Future Plans: To form a Career as a Fashion Model, or in the field of helping others. Activities: Cheerleading 3, Band 4, Pep Band 2, Bowling Club, Cadet 4. Kevin Kizer 22 Nicki AnofeiocA-Nickname: Sparkle Farkle. Mark of ID: Bib Overhauls, crazy socks and rings. Future plans: To own my own studio of art for elementary age children. Dream: To live in a castle with a moat with real live crocodiles in it. Activities: Cheerleading 1,2, Homecoming court 1,3, Freshman Vice President, Sophomore Vice President, Senior Class President, All School Play 3, Office 3,4, Student Council 3, Yearbook 2, Back yard camping and Recreation. Cindy Kovach Mark Amp? ics t-Nickname: Kraj. Activities: Baseball 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2, Football 1,2, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Varsity Club Treasurer 3,4, Intramural Champs 3,4, Trouble Maker 1,2,3,4. Rick (wiper-Nick name: Kuip. Mark of ID: Height. Future Plans: Go to college and play football or basketball. Dream: Get through college and build a race car and hold a National Hot Rod Association Record. Activities: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4, Kitchen 1,2, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Baseball 2, Track 1,2,3,4, Football 1,2,3,4. Dave Kwiat-Nickname: Dave. Mark of ID: Laugh. Future Plans: College, Doctor, President, Death, Etc. Dream: 38,23,36 or to marry a million. Activities: Basketball 2, Kitchen 2, Yearbook 1, Cadet Teacher 1, National Honor Society 3,4, Honor Society Vice President 4, Santa Claus 4, Bowling Club 1. Diane Kwiat-Mark of ID: Tuba and making funny noises. Future Plans: KVCC and Nursing. Dream: to be a success at anything. Activities: Girls Basketball 4, Band 4, Pep Band 4, GAA 4, Girls softball 4, Wind Ensemble 1, All-Star Band 1, DAR 1972-73, Student Council Treasurer 1, GAA Vice President and Treasurer 1, Choir 2, Sound of Music, (Mother Abbess). 23 Jonathan Law-Nickname: Prez. Mark of I.D.: Drum Major Hat, Whistle, and Student Council Mail. Future Plans: Northwestern Michigan College, and the sky, travel, and happiness. Dream: Design and build a million dollar bachelor pad and write and produce my own movie. Student Government President: 4; Student Government: 4; Administrative Council: 4; Yearbook: 1,2,3; Drama Club: 1,2,3, Band: 1,2,3,4, Pep Band: 1,2,3,4, Drum Major: 3,4, Cadet Teacher: 1, School Play: 1,2, Track: 1,4. Sharon Lanison Joyce Leali-Mark of I.D.: Absence. Dream: June 9, 1973. Future Plans: Move back to Kalamazoo. Activities: Band: 2 years; Choir: 2 years; National Honor Society: 2 years. Nanay Luscomb-Mark of I.D.: My fat butt; Future Plans: To become . . .; Dream: To marry Mark; National Honor Society; 2; Mark: 4; Pep Club: 1. Mark Manning-Mark of I.D.: Football jersy; Activities: Football: 4; Intermural basketball: 4; Cadet: 2; Varsity Club: 2; Varsity Club President 1. Becky McDannel-Mark of I.D.: Bubblegum Supply; Dream: Graduation; Future Plans: Work; Band: 3 years; Pep Band: 2 years. 24 Dave Menzie Randy Middleton-Mark of I.D.: Always having my two words in. Future Plans: State Police; Dream: To become a policeman. Dennis Miller—Nickname: Leroy; Mark of I.D.: my Olds; Future Plans: Work and stay out of trouble; Dream: Get rich; F.F.A.: 1,2,3,4; Building Trades: 4. Jeff Miller-Football; Basketball: 4 years; National Honor Society: 2 years. Timothy Ray Mo nar-Nickname: Boner”; Mark of I.D.: 57” Black Heavy Chevy; Future Plans: Get a good job and someday own and operate specialty paint and body shop; Dream: Live life to its fullest and be happy; F.F.A.: 1,2,3,4; Football: 1 year; F.F.A. President; Senior Class Vice-President; Junior Class President; Kitchen U Dick Moyle-Nickname: Dicky; Future Plans: Travel. Dream: To do my best in everything I do; Football 1,2,3,'4; Football Captain: 4; Track: 1,2,3,4; Cadet: 3,4; Varsity Club: 4. 25 Mike Mulligan-Mark of I.D.: Mustach. Ambition: wipe out pollution and drug abuse plus end these damn wars. Goals: Buy a house and a car and care about the above. Activities: Varsity Club, 4, Drama Club 1, Student Govt., 1, Football 1, Track 2, Yearbook staff 1, Library Assistant 1. Kenneth Allen Munting-Nickname: Whittie. Future Plans: College Law. Dream: Become a Lawyer, and travel. Activities: Basketball 4, Football 2, Varsity Club 2. Laurie Nitz Debbie AfaM-Nickname: Debber. Mark of ID: Purple Challenger. Future Plans: Make the Best of Whatever comes along. Dream: Own a restaurant and sponsor my very own Funny car. Activities: HS Band 3, Girls Basketball 3, Co-Captain (2) Student council 1. Dave Osborne-Nickname: Ozzie. Dream: to be happy. Activities: Band 4, Office 3, Library 1, Drama Club 2, Senior Class Treasurer, Pep Band 2. LuAnn Osborne 26 Cindy Osterman-Nickname: Gary for 4 years. Future plans: To marry Gary and have a Beauty Shop of my own. Dream: To become a good wife, and Cosmetologist. Activities: Basketball 2, Cadet 4. Julie Ann Papi rz-Nickname: Sarah Lee and or JOE. Future Plans: Secretarial work. Dream: Travel. Activities: Cheerleader 4, GAA 3, Office 1, Homecoming court, Jr. Year. Rae Lynn Parmley- Future Plans: To become a nurse and help people, and to go to college at KVCC. Activities: Choir 1, FHA 2. Richard Pfau-Nickname: Big Dick. Mark of ID: Barracuda. Dream: to find a field full of Rabbits. Future plans: Vet (animal Doctor). Activities: Basketball 2, Kitchen 1, Cadet 1. Jill Marr (Porter)-Mark of ID: Marriage. Future plans: To be an LPN and have a baby boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. Ambition: To Live someplace where I can have all the animals I want Activities: FHA 4,« Candy Striper 1. Bob Purk 27 BiU, Reigle Craig Parker Riddle—General Dinking around 4 years, Football 4 years, Basketball 2, National Honor Society 2, Kitchen 4, Bowling Club 1, Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Sophomore Court. Varsity Club. Future plans: Lawyer. Linda Robbins Joanie Ryan—Mark of ID: My Dobie Sneakers, size 8 mens. Future plans: Get a good secretarial job and get married in later years. Dream: Earn enough money so I’d never have to go into debt. Activities: Homecoming Queen. Girls Basketball 10,11,12, Girls Flag Football 11, GAA softball 9, GAA 10,11,12, Office help 12, Cadet 11,12. Uynn Schaber-Future plans: Nursing and Marriage. Dream: To be happy and secure. Ambition: Be a bird watcher (North American Crane’s in particular.) Activities: Basketball 3 years, GAA 3, Student Council 2, Track 2, Drama Club Play 1, Junior Class Secretary. Gary Schroeder 28 Chuck Sherman-Football 4, Captain Varsity Football 1, Basketball 1, National Honor Society 2, President National Honor Society 1, President Sophomore Class, Bowling Club 1, Member Freshman Homecoming Court, Varsity Club 1, Kitchen Help 2. Patti Simmons-Future plans: to be a nurse. Dream: To break the record of being the oldest person alive, never stop learning, living and loving. Activities: Choir 4, Can-dystriper 1, Office 3. Mark of ID: Short, Long Shag, Jeans, quiet Leigh Simpson Sue Smith—Mark of ID: Short, stringy then hair thats long. Future plans: get married to Micky Little. Dream: get a job and buy a horse. Activities: Choir 2 years. Terrie SmitJi-Nick name: Carole. Mark of ID: Height, jeans, white socks. Dream: To someday be able to look Rick Kuiper straight in the eye. Future Plans: Take over I evis Company. Activities: Cheerleader 1, Homecoming court 1, Yearbook 1, Choir 1, Backyard camping and Recreation. Winona Stachowiak-Nickname: Stackowick. Mark of ID: clarinet. Future plans: Study Secondary Music Education at WMU. and become a band director. Dream: Own a burgandy MG and learn to ski. Activities: FHA 3, Treasure FHA 1, President FHA 1, Yearbook 2, Drama Club secretary 1, Home Ec. award 10th grade, French award 10th grade, Bannister Merwin Memorial Scholarship 11th grade, All-Star Band 12th grade, Band 3, Pep Band 3, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Cadet 2, National Merit Commendation, National Honor Society 2, Student Council 1. Patti Stamm Suzanne Marie Stevens-Nickname: Susie Q and Fred. Mark of ID: strange socks, long hair, rasin ring. Future plans: become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and get married. Dream: make bunches of money and have a huge home with a fire place and an Alaskan Huskey. Activities: Member of Art Club 2,3, President of Art Club 3, Junior class Vice President 3, GAA 2,3,4, Year book staff 3,4. Sharon Patricia Strong-Mark of ID: Chains on both wrists. Future plans: Finish (WSA) Washington School of Art to get my own Home and car and a good com-merical Art Job. Activities: Band 3, FHA 2, Art 4. Karen Tate 30 Gary Torrey-Nickname: CLI. Mark of ID: Crutches. Future plans: to go to college and get rich. Dream: to become a millionaire and have fun. Activities: Basketball 1, Baseball 4, Cadet 3,4, National Honor Society 3,4. Wendall Tucker-Nickname: Tuck. Mark of ID: Perfect attendence. Future plans: Night School. Dream: to graduate. A PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Bruce Wear-Mark of ID: car. Future plans: Go to Alaska. Dream: See the world. Nickname: Wear. Activities: Track 2,3,4, Drama Club 10th Student Council 11th. Pat Weston-Future plans: get married. Dream: go on working as a Nurses Aid. Activities: 2 year Choir. Karen Wot f-Nickname: Dummy. Mark of ID: Argyle socks. Future plans: Parsons Business School. Dream: Go to Colorado and drive an MG. Activities: Choir 2, Student Council 1 yr. Kathryn Mary Theresa Worline—Nickname: Willa. Mark of ID: turned up nose. Future plans: attend KVCC for 2 years and hopefully attend the university of Michigan. Dream: to become a doctor of physical therapy and to go to California. Activities: GAA 2, Yearbook 2, Office work 2, Band 2, Back yard camping and Recreation, Attending Mattawan 3, Biggest Blusher. 31 Ken Youngs-Nickname: KY. Mark of ID: The Beast(s). Future plans: Go to College; Get Good Job; Marry my Duck. Dream: Suzy-Q Alias 38,24,36, my locker combination. Activities: Basketball 1,2,3 4, Cross Country 4, Track 4, Cadet 3, Freshman 1, Sophomore 2, Junior 3, Senior 4. Chuck Zagar JUNIORS 37 CLASS OFFICERS Front: Francis Culbertson, Colleen Korteway Middle: Pam Harwood, Debbie Domaske Back: Sponsors: Mr. Williams, Mr. Grosser, Miss Deitle The Junior class this year consists of about 115 students. Their class has charge of concessions at the football and basketball games for their money making projects. They also sponsor dances and sell magazines, which was a very big success this year. It was a new experience for this class when their Class of ’74 class rings arrived. It was a day of comparison and excitement! 38 Good Luck to the Class of ’74! Tom Aleksich Greg Alexander Candy Alford Diane Arnold Sharon Arnold Marcy Austin Pam Avard Greg Bailey Vicci Beers Randy Block Vicki Bloomfield Linda Bolden Dory Bolden Scott Boven Ken Carlisle Mike Carpender Andy Chopp Lori Cox Lyle Crawford Renee Crawford Steve Cronkhite Francis Culbertson Jim Culp Betsy Curtis Terry Curtis Debbie Domaske Rick Darling Burl Davidson Donna Davis Kathy DeBoer Pam Delach Charmaine Dennany Gail Derhammer Steve Domaska David Drake Karen Eakes 39 Cindy Eggen Eldon Fey Connie Gano Steve Gorton Derrick Gronau Denise Harris Pam Harwood Mike Henson Mark Hirsch Bonnie Hose Mike Howay Randy Hoyt Marvin Imus Cindy Julien Keith Kearcher Lynn Kelley Bob Knowlton Tom Kobreek Lance Kooyers Colleen Korteway Joe Kozminske Kathy Kronke Karen Krum Mike Kucinich Sharon Laws Katie Lindsey Debbie Lorenz Rod Love Sue Manning Margie Marks Todd Marquis Rhonda Martin Eliot Maxam Edna Middlebrook Ann Miller Denise Moriarty 40 Lou Ann Morse Karlyn Mulligan Debbie Myzgood Dave McCorry Mark Nutter Lynn Osborne Albert Osterman Connie Osterman Carol Owsiany Ed Perry Brenda Pontious Barb Rebenstorf Susie Reva Todd Reynolds Joe Roden Sue Ross Martin Rouse Don Rowan Bobbie Russell Jim Ruzick Helen Sackett Kathy Schroeder Rick Schroeder Bruce Shaffer Ron Shuster Don Sirrine Brad Smith Joel Sokolowski Milton Stainbrook Sue Sweet Gary Stamn Darwin Steinberg Lynda Stoops Margaret Strong Diana Triestram Mark Verburg 41 Darrin Walters Barbara Weathers Debbie Weston Tom White Mark Wolthuis Ken Wolff Tess Young 42 SOPHOMORES 43 SOPHOMORES Sitting: Cindy Pendowski Middle: Tim MacPhee, Sponsor: Mrs. Kyriazis Back: Keith Worline Ths Sophomore class is made up of about 130 students. The class sponsored many dances and a booth at the Spring Carnival along with other activities. This year the Sophomores ordered their class rings and will be receiving them next year. We wish all the Luck in the world to the class of 75” 44 Brenda Aleksich Sandy Alexander Dave Anspaugh Steve Austin Pam Baker Barb Bates Terri Baugher Bob Bercik John Bierens Ray Bigelow Chris Bjerregaard Lynn Block Debbie Bloomfield Debbie Boley JoAnna Boop Cindy Boven Jeff Bowman Cindy Brisky LaMont Brooks Dawn Brown Brenda Buchanan Billie Butler Debbie Campbell Julie Chodos Stephanie Clanahan Dawn Cleaver Roxanne Coles Rhonda Cramer Terri Crippen Linda Cronkhite Cathy Cruse Patty Culp Debbie Cushing Bill Cutler Diane Darling Laura Davis 45 Debbie Day Sue Dearth Linda DeBoer Gayle Dopheide Julie Dragicevich Diane Dunn Paul Dunn Doug Dusseljee Howard Ellison Carla Farthing Ed Francisco Roger French Tim Gates Pat Goswick Kit Gunnell Sandy Haley Ken Harwood Dave Henson Dennis Hiscock Stephanie Huey Andy Jean Diane Johnson Kelly Johnson Donna Kendall Darla Kimble Teri Kobreek Elizabeth Kostakis Gerard Kovacic Connie Kosminske Brian Krajewski Diane Krum Collette Kuki Tom Lee Jean Loedeman Brad Love Bill McHenry 46 Kay McCall Laura McKee Cathy McManus Tim MacPhee Terry Menzie Jean Modderman Michelle Moriarty Gary Mohney Diane Munn Tom Munting Jerry Neubauer Connie Otten Mike Owsiany Bob Parshall Julie Pea Cindy Pendowski Michelle Pfau Jim Phenecie Kevin Ringler Mark Ritsema Bill Robbins Toni Root Debbie Rose Peggy Ryan Felix Sanchez Andy Saunders Laura Saunders Bill Schultz Carolyn Shuster Ralph Shutes Valerie Simmons Joe Stark Ray Steadman Mark Steele Peggy Stenger Leroy Stevens 47 Mary Storms Steve Swift Cathy Tate Carrie Tompson Tom Underkircher Eldon Van Nimon Cathy Van Voorst John Veldt Vicki Vosler Sally Wortina Greg Wegeler Cindy Weston Randy Wiley Joy Wilson Pam Wolff Larry Wolthuis Chris Woodall Keith Worline Douff Wyman 48 FRESHMEN 49 Class Officers Front: Dave Stachowiak, Loretta Imus, Lynn Zelechowski Back: Michelle Henwood, Mark Greer, Mike Pendowski, Mary Sherman, Mary Ann French The Freshmen class this year consists of about 134 students which is the largest class in the high school. The Freshmen have been active in sports and organizations. They show spirit which helps out Mattawan a great deal. There’s a great future ahead for these students. We wish them the best of luck! Randy Abernathy Scott Angel Vicki August Julie Austin Steve Baker Bryan Beilis Sue Bingham Jon Bloom Cindy Boomers Diana Boop John Bowman Tracy Bowman Steve Boyer LaVonne Brooks Barb Budzinski Rosemary Budzinski Pam Bush Fred Carr Janeda Castle Fred Chopp Ron Chopp Bill Clark Scott Cleaver Laurie Corbin Bob Cox Tom Crooks Roger Crow Dick Culp Mark Danger Carol Dankart Stan Darling Mike David Jeff DeBoer Pete DeHaan Jan Derhammer Ken Detweiler 51 Sandy Domaska Joe Dragicevich Joanne Flakes Bruce French Mary Ann French Tammy Fritzler Melanie Gaines Glenn Gallup Kathy Gano Tom Gates Jim Geresy Dennis Goette Dave Gorsline Jim Graham Mark Greer Jeannie Gross Gail Hall Cindy Ham Sonja Hawley Gail Heacock Michelle Henwood Tim Hill Mike Holman Loretta Imus Beth Johnson Ernie Johnson Beth Jones Patty Kendall Kevin Klinger Dan Knobloch Margie Kobreek Leslie Kostakis Brenda Kovach Bruno Kovacic Jane Kronke Lori Krum 52 Tom Lam Debbie Lawrence Laurie Lorenz Dick Lounsberry Dan Lowe Dave McConnel Nancy McHenry Colleen McKee Tony McQueen Bonnie Matrau Larry Mejeur Kathy Menck Cheryl Miller Colette Moriarty Bill Moyle Julie Nitz Rick Osterman Michelle Owsiany Bob Parsons Sharon Pederson Mike Pendowski Laurie Polderman Gregg Pontious Mike Porter Sue Reigle Dave Reynolds Bob Ricketts Dave Russel John Ruzick Willie Sanchez Alice Schindler Mary Schroeder Mary Sherman Spring Short Ken Shuster Dennis Simmons 53 Gail Simpson Darla Sirrine Mike Smead Debbie Snow Dave Stachowiak Mike Storie Sharleen Thomason Dave Thompson Nick Vandenbeldt Carol VanEk Bryan VanNimon Cindy VanVoorst Vicki Van Why Jenny Vera Dave Walters Brenda Weeks Chris Weese Matt Weese Teri White Stan Willis Jeff Wolthuis Steve Worline Bonnie Yates Mike Yoder Mary Young Lynn Zelechowski 54 ACTIVITIES 55 High School Band Row 1: Winona Stachowiak, Carla Farthing, Vicki Vosler, Diane Arnold, Diane Krum, Aundrea Saunders, Loretta Imus, Terri Crippen Row 2: Mary Storms, Sue Dearth, Darla Sirrine, Sharon Arnold, Cindy Harn, Debbie Campbell, Cathy Menck, Cathy McManus, Laura McKee, Sandy Alexander, Mary Sherman, MaryAnn French Row 3: Debbie Lawrence, Roxanne Coles, Julie Nitz, Mike Coleman, Kit Gunnell, Nancy Eggen, Nick VandenBeldt, Dave Osborne, Mark Greer, Tom Underkircher Row 4: Dave Stachowiak, Jim Geresy, Rhonda Cramer, Gary Mohney, Carol VanEk, Dick Culp, Kevin Ringler, Jim Selkirk Row 5: Roger Crow, Tom Crooks, Steve Baker, Don Sirrine, Theresa Kimble, Marv Imus, Tom Lam, Diane Kwiat, Chris Bjerregaard, Cathy VanVoorst, Laurie Krum, Director: Larry Jones, Bill Moyle, Ken Harwood, Jean Loedeman, Mark Steel, Jonathan Lam This has been a year of many firsts” for the Mattawan Band. They attended Band Camp for a week in August, and their efforts resulted in a 1st division rating for the Mattawan Wildcat Marching Band at the Marching Festival. Marching season included evening practices every week and the band provided excellent halftime entertainment for football. Concert season got off to a fast start with the Christmas Concert, and several new events in the instrumental music department. The wind ensemble was organized and several of its members attained chairs in the District All-Star Band. This involved competing with musicians from schools of all classes. Mattawan was represented by 5 of its most outstanding players. A lot of work went into preparing for Solo and Ensemble Festivals, both local and district. All of Mattawans band members participated in the local event, and those who received a rating of 1st division, went on to the District Festival which was held at Mattawan for the first time. Mattawans students did an excellent job, and many will be going on to state solo ensemble festival. The band will also be participating in the band festivals, both District and State. Other spring activities will include the Spring concert and the Memorial Day Parade. Two more of Mattawans best musicians will be given the opportunity to attend the Interlochen National Music Camp, and the summer band program will keep everybody busy. Then once again, next years activities will get off to a good start with the Wildcat Marching Band back at camp. 56 57 BOWLING CLUB Front: Sponsor-Mrs. Rouse, Cindy VanVoorst, Sue Reva, Debbie Lorenz, Diane Treistrum, Margie Marks, Cathy Van-Voorst, Sponsor-Mrs. Loedeman Back: John Ruzick, Dan Knobloch, Dave Gorsline, Larry Mejeur, Bruno Kovacic, Tim MacPhee, Randy Wiley The Bowling Club is sponsored by Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Loedman. Every Wednesday night after school, they ride a bus over to the Rainbow Lanes in Paw Paw. They don’t always succeed in reaching the score they had hoped for, but they really enjoy themselves. The high scores are announced in the announcements Thursday mornings. BUILDING TRADES Front' Lyle Crawford, Dave Anspaugh, Mike Mulligan, Thom Coles, Dave Menzie, Bob Hamlin Middle: Lance Kooyers, Mike Howay, Dick Moyle, Ron Shuster, Dave Hudson, Randy Middleton Back: Bruce Wear, Al Osterman, Dennis Miller, Dave Cox, Gary Torrey, Bob Hamlin, Joe Franzone Mattawan has a new addition to the school ... a Building Trades class sponsored by Mr. Bob Hamlin. These guys are building a house off of CR 652 in the Higleys Orchard Downs division. They leave on a bus first hour and return at the end of third hour. For most of these guys, this is a new and challenging experience. They have their easy and difficult times but their doing a great job and they should be very proud. 60 CADET TEACHERS Front: Jenny Vera, Connie Otten, Leslie Kostakis, Betty Bolden, Bonnie Yates, Tracy Bowman, LuAnn Osborne, Cathy Van-Voorst, Kay McCall, Debbie Boley, Chris Woodall Second: Char Dennany, Karen Eakes, Colleen Korteway, Barb Budzinski, Linda DeBoer, Cindy Pendowski, Gail Dopheide, Jean Modderman, Julie Chodos, Joan Ryan, Dave Kwiat Third: Bob Parsons, Bob Cox, Mike Yoder, Caroline Shuster, Pam Avard, Stephanie Clanahan, Rose Budzinski, Debbie Lawrence, Pat Kendall, Brenda Kovach, Jane Kronke, Nancy McHenry Fourth: Andy Jean, Rhonda Cramer, Sue Manning, Teri Baugher, Kathy Cruz, Debbie Lorenz, Mark Manning, Dick Moyle, Kelly Johnson, Steve Cronkhite Back: Tom Underkircher, Tim MacPhee, Lynn Block, Debbie Rose, Diane Dunn, Cindy Kovach, Valerie Simmons, Peggy Stenger, Tammy Fritzler, Gail Heacock, Gail Hall, Pam Bush, Spring Short, Vicki Van Why, Mary Shroeder «r Cadet Teachers are students who student teach for teachers in the Elementary, right through the high school. They help the teachers by running errands, correcting papers, referee in gym classes, help out individual students, and even take over the class when needed. Being a cadet is a big responsibility. You learn to be depended upon and it helps you to realize how important a role you are participating in. 61 CAFETERIA HELP Front: Pam Wolff, Patti Simmons, Steve Baker, Linda Cronkhite, Marty Chopp, Joy Wilson, Cathy VanVoorst Second: Keith Worline, Terri Baugher, Diane Kwiat, Candy Alford, Barb Bates, Bob Parson Third: Linda DeBoer, John Bowman, Dawn Cleaver, Nancy Eggen, Don Sirrine, Howard Ellison Back: Steve Cronkhite, Tim Glidden, Bob Hamlin, Chuck Sherman, Eric Bjerregaard, Joe Franzone, Craig Riddle Cafeteria helpers are students who help serve lunches, wash dishes and tables, along with other small jobs, for the elementary, junior high, and the high school lunch rooms. These students get a half credit a semester for their help. Steve Cronkhite, Nancy Eggen, High School Supervisor: Mrs. Wegeler CANDY STRIPERS Tnm C PPcn’Stephanie Huey, Stephanie Clanahan, Kathy Cruse hi dR 1 “T.’f1P°n50r: Mrs' Dewitt’ Diane hnson, Linda Cronk- hite Back. Betty Bolden, Barb Bates, Julie Chodos, Terri Budzinski Candy Stripers are girls interested in nursing and volunteer work. They work at Borgess Hospital and work with patients in certain things they need assistance with. Being polite, helpful, and having a cheerful smile helps the patients feel much better. They have meetings to discuss working in the hospital and they plan different activities which they want to do for the little children and other people in the hospital. CHOIR Front: Karen Wolff, Colleen Korteway, Pam Wolff, Sue Smith, Patti Simmons, Terrie Smith, Brenda Weeks, Cheri Gates, Linda Cronkhite Second: Cindy Boomers, Laura Davis, Valerie Simmons, Peggy Stenger, Candy Alford, Billie Butler, Brenda Buchanan, Tammy Fritzler, Debbie Cushing, Diane Munn, Jane Kronke, Margie Marks, Cathy Tate Third: John Bierens, Julie Dragicevich, Cathy Chick, Stephanie Clanahan, Caroline Shuster, Julie Nitz, Barb Bates, Sharon Arnold, Michelle Pfau, Debbie Myzgood, Debbie Weston, Vicki Beers, Terri Budzinski, Nancy McHenry, Julie Pea, Sandy Haley Back: Rick Darling, Dave Men-zie, Dave Kwiat, Mark Verberg, Carnel Blackful, Chuck Sherman, Doug Dusseljee, Bill Reigle, Eric Bjerregaard, Tim Glidden, Darwin Stenberg, Steve Domaska, Joe Roden, Kevin Baker, Steve Gorton, Greg Bailey The choir is directed by Mr. Frey. They sing for various presentations such as the Christmas program and spring festival. They put on a musical play in the spring, where each individual tries out for a part. 64 DRAMA CLUB Front' Francis Culbertson, Barb Weathers, Kathy Schroeder Second: Helen Sackett, Diane Arnold, Tammy Fritzler, Terri Curtis Third: Chris Weese, Mary Sherman, Dave Stachowiak, Sharon Arnold, Mary Schroeder Fourth: Cathy Tate, Connie Kozminske, Julie Austin, Doug Wyman, Don Sirrine Back: Dave Kwiat, Chuck Sherman, Eric Bjerregaard The drama Club is a group of interested students of drama. They put on a play every year for the student body and a special night time performance for the parents and community. 65 GAA The Girls Athletic Association gives all girls a chance to participate in the sport of their choice. They meet to discuss what sport they would like to participate in after another has been completed. It is a time for enjoyment for all involved. All girls that are interested in any one or more sports are urged to join in on the fun! Sitting; Bonnie Hose, Debbie Day Second: Sponsor: Ann Deitle, Joy Wilson, Pam Harwood, Diane Kwiat, Jenny Vera Third: Tess Young, Charmaine Denneny, Connie Kozminske, Sherida Bontrager, Leroy Stevens, Debbie I O-renz Back: Donna Davis, Suzanne Stevens, Llynn Shaber, Katie Lindsey, Joan Ryan, Debbie Domaske, Kathy Worline This year a new sports event has been added to the line-up. This is a girls VOLLEYBALL team headed by Miss Ann Deitle. The girls interest was first sparked by the attendence of eight girls: Bonnie Hose, Joy Wilson, Peggy Ryan, Pam Harwood, Debbie Domaske, Donna Davis, Barb Rebenstorf, Debbie Day, and Coach: Miss Deitle, to the Kellogg Community College Volleyball Clinic in December. This was followed by a Tournament on February 10th in Battle Creek. This years team consists of: Jenny Vera, Sandy Alexander, Bonnie Hose, Kathy Worline, Debbie Day, Sue Stevens, Donna Davis, Pam Harwood, Barb Rebenstorf, Diane Kwiat, Joy Wilson, Peggy Ryan, Carolyn Shuster, Debbie Domaske, Julie Nitz, Lynn Kelly, Sherida Bontrager, Llynn Shaber, Terrie Smith, and Nicki Knobloch. V Front: Miss Deitle, Joy Wilson, Pam Harwood, Diane Kwiat, Debbie Day, Jenny Vera Middle: Carolyn Shuster, Connie Kozminske, Julie Nitz, Debbie Domaske, Leroy Stevens Back: Donna Davis, Suzanne Stevens, Llynn Shaber, Bonnie Hose, Kathy Worline, Sandy Alexander 66 HOMEMAKERS CLUB Front: Leslie Kostakis, Sharon Strong, Vicki Van Why Middle: Margie Marks, Beth Johnson, Betty Bolden, Liz Kostakis, Diana Boop Back: Debbie Lawrence, Pam Bush, Laurie Polderman, Barb Weathers, Margaret Strong Homemakers Club is a new club at Mattawan this year. The members of the organization elected Linda Bolden-President, Betty Bolden and Alice Schindler co-vice president, Leslie Kostakis—Secretary, and Beth Johnson-treasurer. The members of this club engage in activities that enhance the role of the woman in the home. Specific projects for this year highlighted; Sweetest Day” for the elderly, a Christmas decoration, participation in the M.H.S. carnival, and a Spring’s Mom Day” project. 67 LIBRARY HELPERS Front: Darla Sirrine, Sue Bingham, Cheri Gates, Stan Darling, Diane Johnson, Cindy VanVoorst Second: Sharon Lamson, Stephanie Clanahan, Patti Kendal, Leroy Stevens, Brenda Kovach, Margaret Strong, Steve Baker Third: Mary Schroeder, Dave McConnel, Dawn Brown, Mary Sherman, Carmaine Den nan y, JoAnna Boop Back: Connie Kozminske, Greg Bailey, Dan Knob-loch, Kevin Baker, Katie Lindsey, Barb Bates, Brenda Aleksich Library Helpers are students, who during their study hall, can get Vz credit a semester, for helping out in small jobs in the library. They do such things as dating books, putting the books on shelves, running errands, among other small jobs. They work in the Elementary and Junior High, as well as the High School. 68 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front: Craig Riddle, Dave Kwiat, Mrs. Kingdon, Chuck Sherman, Nancy Luscomb Middle: Sharon Lamson, Lori Nitz, Kelly Beatty, Winona Stachowiak Back: Mark Krajewski, Norm Brown, Jeff Miller, Jim Selkirk New members of the National Honor Society will be Juniors and Seniors, inducted sometime in the latter part of the school year. In order to be inducted, a student must maintain a seven point average on a ten point scale in all of his or her classes throughout all four years of high school. The student will then be judged on his leadership, service, and character. This makes membership in the National Honor Society an outstanding distinction. Active members of the Honor Society are: Kelly Beatty, Norm Brown, Rosemary Boyer, Kathy Ham, Mark Krajewski, Dave Kwiat, Joyce Leali, Sharon Lamson, Nancy Luscomb, Jeff Miller, Laurie Nitz, Craig Riddle, Llynn Schaber, Chuck Sherman, Winona Stachowiak, and Gary Torrey. Sponsor is Mrs. Barbra Jennings and Co-Sponsor is Mrs. Alice Kingdon. 69 OFFICE HELP Patty Simmons, Nicki Knobloch, Tess Young, Betty Bolden, Sandy Damaska. Middle: Kathy Tate, Connie Kozminske, Joanie Ryan, Collette Kuki, Kelly Beatty, Vicci Beers. Back: Cindy Pendowski, Ann Miller, Dave Osborne, Bonnie Hose, Mary Sherman, Kathy Worline. Office helpers keep busy helping in the middle school and elementary as well as the High School offices. They answer telephones, write passes, run various types of errands and do odd jobs to help make the offices run smoothly. They are a great help to the Secretaries and students who need them. 70 PEP CLUB Mrs. Chopp, Nancy Luscomb, Sharon I,am-son. Dawn Brown. Middle: Sue Bingham, Laurie Lorenz, Gail Heacock, Brenda Buchanan, Debbie Cushing. Back: Brenda Kovach, Mary Sherman, Eric Bjerregaard, Doug Wyman, Sue Manning, Gail Hall. Pep Club has just been revived this year, the last recorded time of Pep Club was in 1968. Pep Club is for the promotion of the teams, and to help Spirit in this school. We believe we have accomplished some of this this year. As we have just started again, we hope that Pep Club will continue and grow, much as our teams have grown and improved. We believe they need support and backing that will grow right a long with them, and have it become a permanent as their records are, now and in the future. 71 We have now about ten members and our sponser is Mrs. Janet Chopp. STUDENT COUNCIL Front: Diane Kwiat, Eric Bjerregaard, Bob Cretsinger, Jonathan Lam, Debbie Baker Middle: Winona Stachowiak, Karen Krum, Stephanie Clanahan, Marcy Austin, Debbie Nutt, Nicki Knobloch, Lynn Zelechowski, Kathy Harn Back: Glen Beirens, LaVonne Brooks, Kit Gunnell, Francis Culbertson, Girard Kovacic, Ernie Johnson, Mark Greer Student Council represents the student body. It has representatives from each homeroom who attends the meetings and reports all business back to their homerooms in order to keep the students informed. The students suggest topics for the representatives to bring up at the next meeting. They also have such activities as sponsoring dances. 72 VARSITY CLUB Front: Rick Kuiper, Mark Manning, Mark Krajewski, Tim Glidden Second: John Hamilton, Mike Carpenter, Joe Kosminske, Dave Menzie Third: Thom Coles, Jim Ruzick, Greg Alexander, Craig Riddle, Dick Moyle, Steve Cronkhite Back: Eric Bjerregaard, Jeff Bowman, Marti Rouse, Norman Brown, Chuck Sherman, Kevin Baker, Joe Sokolowski The Varsity Club has had a very busy year. They sponsor many dances and go on trips. They also did their yearly selling of popcorn and snowcones at the football games, basketball games, and other activities. They had a new addition made to their concession ... a new hotdog machine! They hoped to have earned enough money to go on a canoe trip again this year but if they work as hard as they do, they'll have more than enough. 73 ATHLETICS 75 VARSITY FOOTBALL Front: 72 Mike Carpenter, 32 Steve Cronkhite, 74 Greff Alexander, 66 Gary Schroeder, 86 Norm Brown, 24 Joe Franzone, 44 Thom Coles, 22 Dick Moyle Second: 76 Mark Manninff, 12 Mark Nutter, 62 Ken Wolff, 75 Jim Ruzick, 64 Rick Schroeder, 10 Randy Block, 85 Rick Kuiper, 60 Kevin Baker, Manaffer: Mike Kucinich Third: Coach: Joe Grosser, 84 Marty Rouse, 80 Tim Glidden, 40 Eric Bjerreffaard, 68 Chuck Sherman, 70 Joel Sokolowski Back: Manager: Mark Krajewski, 30 Joe Kozminske, 21 LaMarr Brooks, 42 Craig Riddle Football at Mattawan in 1972 was on the move as the Wildcats posted a 4 win and 5 loss season. After a slow start the team got rolling against G-A and although lossing 24 to 12, we held the Rams to under 100 yards on the ground, an accomplishment no other team has done to Galesburg for the last 12 years. That game was followed by the Cats winning 3 of its last 4 contests, one of which included a 20 to 14, come from behind victory over our homecoming opponent, Parchmant. We will miss the services of our seniors next fall but will have a solid group of returning lettermen (11) led by All-State Candidate, Greg Alexander. Greg was a two way man for Mattawan and received, along with Joe Franzone, All KVA Honors. Greg also was voted on the WOTV class C D All-Starr team and he received some honorable mention from the Detroit Free Press All State Team. Returning for another year will be Joe Kozminske, a team offense leader and received Honorable Mention All-KVA, and hard hitting Steve Cronkhite, who led our team on defense this fall. This group of fine returning seniors will be joined by a small number of sophomores who managed to compile a 4-4-1 record with 14 team members. The entire football program for the 72 season found our teams producing the following records; 8th grade: 4-2, Freshmen: 5-2, Sophomores: 4-4-1, and Varsity: 4-5. This 17 win 13 loss and 1 tie season should improve next fall if the attitude and desire of our players and fans continue to increase. The potential is there for the Wildcats to do the job and that’s exactly what we intend to do. 76 SENIORS 55 66 44 40 21 22 24 42 68 80 76 85 86 60 Dave Menzie Gary Schroeder Thom Coles Eric Bjerregaard I aMarr Brooks Dick Moyle Joe Franzone Craig Riddle Chuck Sherman Tim Glidden Mark Manning Rick Kuiper Norm Brown Kevin Baker 77 JV FOOTBALL Front: 75 Felix Sanchez, 30 Gary Mohney, 40 Kelly Johnson, 44 Keith Worline, 22 Ray Steadman, 24 Tim MacPhee, 64 Mike Ow-siany Back: 10 LaMont Brooks, 72 Kevin Ringler, 86 Kit Gunnell, 68 Jerry Neubauer, 85 Dave Henson, 34 Andy Jean, 20 Jeff Bowman Coach: John Hamilton This years JV Football team was made up of (14) young men who saw when they put out a little extra effort their effort would be rewarded with a win. The old saying that it only takes 11 players to play football” was proven true. Players contributed to our 4 wins 4 losses and 1 tie were as follows, Andy Jean leading ground gainer, Lamont Brooks leading passer, Jeff Bowman best defensive back, Felix Sanchez best defensive linemen and Jerry Neubauer best offense linemen. Mattawan 6 Mattawan 34 Mattawan 16 Mattawan 16 Mattawan 0 Mattawan 30 Mattawan 42 Mattawan 12 Mattawan 52 Decatur 8 White Pigeon 0 Fennville 6 Springfield 36 Galesburg 72 Delton 30 Bangor 12 Parchment 38 Bloomingdale 6 79 FRESHMEN FOOTBALL Front: 66 Bill Clark, 82 Dave Thompson, 32 Joe Dragicevich, 21 Gregg Pontious, 20 Dennis Simmons, 42 Dave Walters, 65 Dave Reynolds, 81 Steve Boyer Back: 41 Fred Chopp, 12 Mike Pendowski, 62 Willie Sanchez, 74 Dick Lounsbery, 76 Tom Crooks, 70 Scott Cleaver, 80 Matt Weese, 84 Mike Storie, 60 Dennis Goette, 11 Steve Worline, 55 John Bowman, 61 Mike Porter HOMECOMING 1972 Top Left: Mike Kucinich and Donna Davis (Juniors) Top Center Ken Youngs and Terrie Smith (Seniors) Top Right: Ken Youngs, Terri Glidden, Norm Brown, Joan Ryan Middle Right: King-Norm Brown and Queen-Joan Ryan Bottom Left: Norm Brown and Joan Ryan Bottom Center: Bob Bercik, Connie Ko-zminske (Sophomores) and Jan Derhammer, Joe Dragicevich (Freshmen) Bottom Right: Court HOMECOMING FLOATS ROARING Second Place, SOPHOMORES with a Roaring 20’s Radio. Fourth Place, Freshmen. H A 0 C M T E I C V 0 I M T 1 I N E G S CHEERLEADERS VARSITY Julie Papierz SENIORS Theresa Kimble 85 JUNIOR VARSITY Front: Connie Kozminski, Llynn Block Middle: Joy Wilson, Julie Dragicevich Back: Peggy Ryan, Cindy Bovcn Fight on our MATTAWAN Never, never fear Our Blue and Gold we proudly hold As we march down the field Rah, Rah, Rah Our team is here to win No more do we fear Fight, Fight our MATTAWAN Hear our Cheer .... FIGHT! FRESHMEN Sandy Damaska, Front: Laurie Lorenz, Michelle Henwood, Cheryl Miller, Middle: Loretta Imus, Jan Derhammer BLUE AND GOLD, fight, fight. BLUE AND GOLD, fight, fight. Who fight? We fight! BLUE AND GOLD, FIGHT, FIGHT!! 86 VARSITY BASKETBALL MATTAWAN 58 DECATUR MATTAWAN 58 MARCELLUS MATTAWAN 78 LAWTON MATTAWAN 78 SPRINGFIELD MATTAWAN 72 BLOOMINGDALE MATTAWAN 53 GALESBURG MATTAWAN 71 PARCHMENT MATTAWAN 64 DELTON MATTAWAN 67 HARTFORD MATTAWAN 67 BANGOR MATTAWAN 70 BLOOMINGDALE MATTAWAN 66 SPRINGFIELD MATTAWAN 42 GALESBURG MATTAWAN 70 MARCELLUS MATTAWAN 55 PARCHMENT MATTAWAN 61 DELTON MATTAWAN BANGOR MATTAWAN FENNVILLE 46 Darrin Walters, Chuck Zagar, Marv Imus, Jeff Miller, Scott Bo-gg ven, Bruce Shaffer, Todd Reynolds, Rick Kuiper, Ken Youngs, Ken Munting, Jim Ruzick, Randy Block, Dave Butler, Andy Chopp, Center: Coach: Mike Cloney 76 52 50 79 82 48 51 68 67 41 63 55 53 88 Managers: Kevin Baker and Milton Stainbrook Ken Munting Ken Youngs Chuck Zager Dave Butler Rick Kuiper Jeff Miller JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Mattawan 63 Decatur 47 Mattawan 66 Marcellus 46 Mattawan 90 Lawton 37 Mattawan 74 Springfield 48 Mattawan 89 Bloomingdale 53 Mattawan 60 Galesburg 62 Mattawan 66 Parchment 79 Mattawan 60 Delton 53 Mattawan 59 Hartford 51 Mattawan 87 Bangor 34 Mattawan 96 Bloomingdale 73 Mattawan 52 Springfield 65 Mattawan 59 Galesburg 46 Mattawan 84 Marcellus 57 Mattawan 55 Parchment 79 Mattawan 66 Delton 45 Mattawan 60 Bangor 59 Mattawan 73 Fennville 41 Mattawans JV Basketball team ended their season with a fine 14-4 record. They averaged 74 pts. a game while limiting their opponents to 54 pts. a game. The Wildcats used the fast break a lot and many times ran the other teams out of the game. Tom Munting led the scoring attack with a total of 336 pts. for an average of 18.6 a game. LaMont Brooks contributed 301 pts. for an average of 16.7 pts. but averaged around 15 rebounds a game and fed Munting for many of his scores. Jim Phenicie and Ken Harwood contributed with, many rebounds and timely scoring to give the young Wildcats added punch. Kit Gunnell was the best defensive player while Greg Wegeler was the most improved player and added rebounding and scoring to the Mattawans attack. Larry Wolthuis, Chris Bjerregaard, and Kelly Johnson were the guards who shared the starting positions while Keith Worline, Jeff Bowman and Ray Bigelow added excellent bench strength. Larry Wolthuis Kelley Johnson Greg Wegeler Lamont Brooks Ken Harwood Coach, Wayne Copeland Kit Gunnell Jim Phenecie Tom Munting Chris Bjerregaard Ray Bigelow Mark Ritsema and Joe Stark, Managers. 91 FRESHMEN BASKETBALL Front: Manager: John Bierens, Bob Cox, Gregg Pontious, Ron Chopp, Tom Gates, Manager: Jeff DeBoer Middle: Fred Chopp, Ernie Johnson, Mike Pendowski, Joe Dragicevich, Dave Walters Back: Coach: John Hamilton, Matt Weese, Bob Ricketts, Bill Moyle, Scott Cleaver, Mike Storie This years freshmen team ended with a 16-1 record. Our team was made up of good team players with a balanced scoring attack. We averaged 60 points a game to our opponents 35 points with a good agres-sive team defense. Team leaders: Assists: Fred Chopp Rebounding: Mike Storie Scoring: Bob Ricketts, Mike Storie, Fred Chopp Mattawan Decatur Mattawan Marcellus Mattawan Springfield Mattawan Bloomingdale Mattawan Galesburg Mattawan Parchment Mattawan Delton Mattawan Hartford Mattawan Bangor Mattawan Bloomingdale Mattawan Springfield Mattawan Galesburg Mattawan Marcellus Mattawan Parchment Mattawan Delton Mattawan Bangor Mattawan Fennville DOODLES 94 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Front: Dawn Gableman, Renee Crawford, Betsy Curtis Middle: Lori Nitz, Joan Ryan, Nancy Eggen, Diane Kwiat Back: Denise Harris, Carol Owsiany, Michelle Moriarty, Coach: Kathy Weiler This years girls varsity team ended its season with a 6-7 record. Although they didn’t win as many as they had hoped, they played very well. They played some tough teams. The five seniors on the team this year were: (top picture on opposite page from left to right) Joannie Ryan, Nancy Eggen, Lori Nitz, Dawn Gableman, and Diane Kwiat. Mattawan 26 Loy Norrix 45 Mattawan 38 Three Rivers 19 Mattawan 34 Schoolcraft 39 Mattawan 25 Portage Central 26 Mattawan 50 Martin 30 Mattawan 49 Vicksburg 34 Mattawan 46 Bangor 26 Mattawan 41 Loy Norrix 47 Mattawan 31 Three Rivers 47 Mattawan 35 Schoolcraft 33 Mattawan 43 Parchment 51 Mattawan 39 Portage Central 31 Mattawan 37 Vicksburg 50 95 SENIORS JV Basketball Front: Carol VanEk, Chris Woodall, Mary Storms, Kathy Gano, Chris Weese, Roxanne Coles Back: LaVonne Brooks, Jean Loedeman, Aundrea Saunders, Coach: Kathy Weiler, Michelle Owsiany, Colette Moriarty, Mary Ann French. This years JV team had a great season with a 13-0 record. The team consists of 12 mighty wildcats, 6 sophomores and 6 freshmen. Good Job Cats! MATTAWAN 29 LOY NORRIX 23 MATTAWAN 48 THREE RIVERS 33 MATTAWAN 35 SCHOOLCRAFT 12 MATTAWAN 39 PORTAGE CENTRAL 18 MATTAWAN 29 MARTIN 24 MATTAWAN 58 VICKSBURG 29 MATTAWAN 56 BANGOR 9 MATTAWAN 29 LOY NORRIX 20 MATTAWAN 26 THREE RIVERS 16 MATTAWAN 55 SCHOOLCRAFT 9 MATTAWAN 40 PARCHMENT 30 MATTAWAN 35 PORTAGE CENTRAL 31 MATTAWAN 33 VICKSBURG 14 98 BASEBALL The yearbook was unable to get a picture or article for the Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams before the deadline so we got the names of the players and have them listed below. We apologize and we wish this years baseball teams the best of luck with their 1973 season! 1972 Varsity and Junior Varsity Players Doug Butler Dave Butler Mark Krajewski Kevin Baker Dave Cox Mark Nutter Dave Hudson Joe Franzone Steve Domaska Ken Wolff Jim Phenicie Kelly Johnson Tim MacPhee Randy Wiley Mark Ritzema Brian Krajewski Joe Kozminske Mark Taylor Brad Smith Tom White Jon Cronkhite Mike Carpenter Keith Kearcher Darrin Walters Marty Chopp Ray Steadman These names are not listed according to squad. TRACK MATTAWANS TRACK team had its best season ever as it ran its dual meet record to 5-1. The only team that could beat Mattawan was Bangor and that meet went down to the last event. Mattawan also took a run at the KVA title but had to settle for second as Parchment won the big event. Big scorer was Rick Kuiper who scored a school record, 114 pts. Rick also broke the high jump record going 5’9' 6”. Other records were: Dick Moyle running 52.8 in the 440 and Bob Purk, 11:08 in the 2 mile. Also three relay records were broken as Dave Worline, Keith Worline, Marv Imus, and Pat Goswick ran the 440 yd relay in 47.4 and the 880 relay in 1:38. Dick Moyle, Darwin Stenburg, Marty Rouse, and Ed Dustin broke the mile relay running the event in 3:48. A new sport was started this past fall as Mattawan initiated a Cross Country program. The schedule included seventeen duals with such powers as Parchment, Hackett, Comstock, and Dowagiac as the Wildcats jumped right into tough competition. The meets were run over a three mile course and Mattawan even constructed their own home course behind the football field. Cross Country is a good conditioning sport and a good spectator sport so watch for the schedule and attend a home meet. The track picture also was not available. 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