Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 218 of the 1977 volume:

I 1 HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE Mr. Fred Erhardt - Principal Mrs. Kathy DeBoer - Secretary Mrs. Bonnie Sokolowski - Attendance Clerk Mr. Dick Korb - Assistant Principal COUNSELORS MR. CRETSINGER Mrs. Whipple Mr. Williams Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Baltmanis Mrs. DeYoung FACULTY Mr. Grosser Mr. Boyce Mr. Goodreau Mrs. Norton Mrs. Rousch Miss Tenney Miss West Mrs. VanWestrien Mr. Tye Mrs. Jennings Mr. Jones Mr. Kleinschmidt Mrs. Neal Mrs. Kingdon Mrs. Kuschner MAINTENANCE Russell Young George Devries Jack Van Voorst Mike Janowicz Memory: A1 Mitchner CAFETERIA don't forget Mrs. Bates Mrs. Dragicevich Mrs. Weston Mrs. Kucinich Mrs. Francis 6 Mrs. Davis September 1973. we hesitantly stepped through the doors of Mattawan Highschool. The first few months were full of tough adjustments and many times we wanted to scurry back to the building next door, but we chugged along through our 4th place '■earthy HomeComing float, (which has been the joke of our class since) and the dances and sports events. We even had our own T.V. raffle! By the end of the year we were well into the swing of school events. Our freshmen officers were Pres.-K. Kearcher. V. Pres.-J. Lowe. Sec.-B. Sherman, and Treas.-T.J. Neubauer. As our sophomore year rang in. we knew the school and could then laugh at the new freshmen. Our HomeComing Float was a Flintstone car and a great success as it took first prize along with our class winning spirit week. We again sponsored dances and had a pot-luck dinner and movie night that was much fun and even quite successful We had had more enthusiam and participation from class members and we continued to grow closer to one another each day. Our officers were Pres.-J. Lowe, V. Pres.-B. Sherman. Sec.-J. Pendowski, and Treas.-T.J. Neubauer. Then it hit! We were Juniors, upperclassmen. And what an exciting year we had. It all began with breaking the school record for magazine sales and winning spirit week for the second consecutive year of HomeComing with help from our first place float- The Declaration of Victory. Our toughest but most rewarding project was the Junior Senior Prom which we proudly presented to the departing class of 76 . The theme for our Prom was Stairway to Heaven. The officers were Pres.-J. Pendowski, V. Pres.-B. Sherman. Sec.-J. Pendowski. and Treas.-T.J. Neubauer. Our Senior year at MHS began September 8. 1976. We slipped into action during HomeComing week, finding ourselves in corn fields, chicken coops, and activity-filled barns. We once again led the school in spirit during the week with our undying enthusiam. However, our float. Blow 'Em Over , didn’t quite hit the top. but was close behind with a 2. Then, our candy sales rolled into action and continued for months afterwards. Our Senior Class officers were Pres.-J. Lowe. V. Pres.-M. Hartwigsen. Sec.-T.J. Neubauer, Treas.-C. DeVries, and Trustee-R. Bercik. As we approach the door leading away from Mattawan to other places in life, we turn back with great memories and extreme gratitude to all who have made our journey so fulfilling, wave our last good-bye. and once again hesitantly step through the door to everywhere. Take it easy. The Class of 1977 7 TERRI ALFORD Nickname: Ter, Alfrado, Terri Bear. Future Plans: Find a nice job, live comfortably and be happy. Dream: Live in a huge farmhouse or mansion with a silver comaro parked in the driveway. Mark of I.D.: yougurt, and paint brush. Activities: G.A.A. 9, Bowling Club 10, Track 11, Work Exp. 11, 12 SHERRY AVARD LONNIE BEERS Nickname: Skip. Future Plans: undecided. Dream: only during school hours. Mark of I.D.: slowness ROXANNE BERCIK Nickname: Grapes, Gert, Foxy Roxy. Future Plans: Go to college to study medical sciences or phys. ed. Dream: Inherit the Levi Manufacturing company and become Mrs. Sagebrush Zeb. Mark of I.D.: Levis. Activities: Girls BB 9, 10, 11. GAA 9, 10, Girls Volleyball 11, 12, Stud. Act.: 11. 12, NHS 11,12. HC Queen 12, Class Officer 12 I TRACY BERGLUND Future Plans: Attend college. Dream: Live in the Rocky Mountains. Activities: Yearbook 11, NHS 11. 12 DANIEL BLOOM Nickname: Floyd, Blimp, Percy, Bloomatorian. Future Plans: Graduate from K College with a 4.gpa. Be a rich and famous physician. Dream: Graduate from K College with a 4.GPA. Be a rich and famous physician. Mark of I.D.: Porkers and old beat up truck. Activities: FB 10, 11, 12, Bowling Club 10, Var. Club 11. 12. NHS 12 i PAM BOLDEN Nickname: Caboose, Bolder, Bowling Ball. Future Plans: To get married to a rich old man. Dreams: To have 24 hours with Robert Redford. Mark of I.D.: My Laugh. Activities: Candy Striper 10, CO-OP 12 CRAIG BONTRAGER I MARY BOVEN Future Plans: College. Dream: Sail around the world in a sailboat. Activities: Drama Club 9, 11, Girls BB 10, Stud. Act. 11, 12, Musical 11, Softball 10, Volleyball 11 RICK BRANHAM ROY BROCKIE Nickname: Roy Boy. Future Plans: get into some kind of automotive job and be happy. Dream: Get a convertible, see the country and be a Christian. Mark of I.D.: long green coat and Floppy hat. Activities: Bowling Club 9, Musical 10, 11, 12, Choir 10, 11, Select Choir 12 ROY BROOKS Nickname: Roy Boy. Future Plans: Work at a body shop. Dream: To own my own body shop and get married. WOODY BROWN Nickname: Woodrow. Future Plans: Work and be happy. Dream: To get my Monte Carlo. Mark of I. D.: My Nose. Activities: FB 9, BB 9. 10, 11. 12. Baseball 10, 11, 12, Var. Club 10. 11. 12, HC Court 9. Golf 10, 12, Stud. Act. 11 LAUREN BRYER Nickname: Louie, Mosquito Muscles, Cutie. Future Plans: Study Commercial art in college. Dream: To become a successful artist, live in Colorado, and meet some fantastic guys. Activities: Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Yearbook 9, 10, II, 12. Newspaper, 11. 12, NHS 11, 12 $ %■ NANCY BULLARD Nickname: Buzzard, Beanpole, toothpick, spaghetti arms, smiley, BCB Bugger. Future Plans: Attend WMU. Become an executive secretary for a large corporation and be chased around my desk by the boss. Dream: Weigh 5 pounds less. Mark of I.D.: Smile, laugh. Activities: Girls BB 9, 10, 11, 12, GAA 9, 10. Track 10, 11, 12, Pep Pals 11, 12, Assembly Committee 11, NHS 11, 12, Drama Club 12, Stud. Act. 12 GREG CASHEN Nickname: Cashew, Freak. Future Plans: See as much of the world as possible. Dreams: Start a revolution. Mark of I.D.: long hair. Activities: Play 9, 10, 11, 12 DAVE CHODOS Future Plans: Attend College. Dream: Be successful. Mark of I. D.: Big Feet. Activities: FB 10, 11, 12, Bowling Club 10. Bowling Team II, NHS 11, 12, Var, Club 11, 12, Track 12 TED CHOPP Nickname: Chopper, Sesame. Dream: Save $35,000 and buy a house, live comfortably, get married and have a happy and sexy life. Future Plans: Continue working at W.L. Molding, go to college, and buy a new Olds 98. Mark of I.D.: Millers Beer. Activities: FB 10,11, 12, Var. Club 11, 12, Skill Center 11, 12, Stud. Act. 11, CO-OP 12 JOANN CHRISTIAN Nickname: Jody. Future Plans: Get married and have 2 or 3 children, □ream: To get a good job in the food business. Mark of I.D.: gum. Activities: Candy Stripers 10, Volleyball 11, Skill Center 11, 12 TOM CLARK Nickname: Click. Future Plans: Attend WMU and major in Journalism and Art. Dream: Headwriter for Rolling Stone Magazine. Mark of I.D.: Slow, deliberate manner of strolling through the halls. Activities: FB Mang. 9; BB Mang. 9; Play 9, 10. 11, 12: Golf 10, 11, 12; Drama Club 10, 11, 12; Bowling Club 10, 11; Assembly Comm. 11; Bowling Team 12; NHS 12 CHERYL CLEMENTS Future Plans: To join Air Force. Dream: To grow 10 inches and to succeed in all I attempt. Mark of I.D.: Matt. Sen. Key and Gobles Class Ring. Activities: Yearbook 9, 12. Speech Club 10, 11, Stud. Act. 12 PAM CRAWFORD Nickname: Jellybean. Crawdad. Future Plans: To find a good job and to get married. Dream: To Graduate. Mark of I.D.: Gremlin. Activities: Candy Striper 10, Co-op 12 CHRIS CROOKS Nickname: Red. Future Plans: Art College. Dream: To someday own a successful Morgan Horse farm. Mark of I.D.: Red hair, Camaro. Activities: NHS 11. 12 CHERYL CUTLER Nickname: Cut-But. Future Plans: More school and an interesting job. Dream: To succeed in all my adventures. Mark of I.D.: Sometimes faithful Malibu. Activities: Stud. Act. 11 STEPHEN HARRY CUTLER Nickname: Stevie Wonder. Labovitz. Mark of I.D.: Size 12 shoe. Dream: Find a way to stay out of trouble and see my name in all the big newspapers. Future Plans: Start living my life the way it should be and go to college and work. Activities: Ideas Un. 9. Bowling Club 9,10.11. Drama Club 9. 10, 11, 12, Play 9, 12. Child. Threatre 9, 10, 11, 12, Musical 11, Skill Center 12 GLENN DAMRON Nickname: Goof. Future Plans: Attend Denver College of Auto Mechanics and move to Cal. to get out of these cold winters. Dream: To excell as a mechanic and then open my own High Performance Shop. Mark of I.D.: Size. Activities: FB 9. 10, Band 9, 10, 11. 12, Pep Band 9. 10, 11, Skill Center 11, 12. Track 12 DON DAVIS Future Plans: To attend college at WMU. Dream: To live an enjoyable and happy life. Activities: FB 9, 10, 11,12, BB 9. 10. Baseball 9, 10, 11. 12, Var. Club 11, 12, Stud. Act.: 12 VICKY LYNN DAVIS Future Plans: To work, get married and stay alive. Dream: To be rich and live in an A-Frame house. Mark of I.D.: Finger Nails GLENN DEARTH Future Plans: Attend college. Dream: Do a double back flip off a ski jump. Mark of I.D.: k2. Activities: Cross Coun. 10, 11, 12, Track 10, 11, 12, Forensics 10 STEVE DEDOES Nickname: Deed, Ricky Leach. Future Plans: College, success and a special girl. Dream: In Concert with CHICAGO. Mark of I.D.: 7. Activities: FB 9, 10, 11, 12, BB 9, Baseball 9, 10, 11, Bank 9, 10, 11, 12, NHS 11, 12, Game Official Official 11, 12 KIM DEHRING Dream: To find inner-peace with myself and the world. Mark of I.D.: Painting on the hall wall. Activities: Newspaper 9; Choir 9; BB 9; Track 10; Softball 10; Stud. Act. 11; KVCC 12 CHERYL DEVRIES Nickname: Cha. Future Plans: College at Mich. State Univ. Dream: Live out in Colorado on a big horse ranch and ski in the mountains. Mark of I.D.: 1964 red Convertible Rambler, M M's. Activities: BB 9. 10, 11, Cheerleader 9, 10, 12, Softball 10, 11, 12, Newspaper 11, Class Off. 11, 12. KVA Council 11. 12, Stud Act. 12 GRANT DOPHEIDE GORDON DUNN Nickname: Gordy, Gordum, Crash. Future Plans: Go to college in Denver, Colorado. Dream: Meet Farrah Fawcett in person. Mark of I.D.: 68 Camaro, Driving wreckless KAREN EBERLY Nickname: Eb. Future Plans: Become an elementary teacher, wife and mother. Dream: To have healthy children, and live with my love forever. Mark of I.D.: Kurt. Activities: Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, Band 9,10, 11.12. Yearbook 9. 10, 11, 12. Sno-Court 10. Assembly Comm. 11, Newspaper 11, 12, NHS 11, 12, Pep Band 12, Sen. Board Rep. 12 GRANT EGGEN Nickname: Eggie. Future Plans: Take every day and make the best of it. Dream: Play Pro Baseball. Mark of I.D.: The Black Ford. Activities: Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, FB 9, 10. 11, 12 MIKE EWERT Nickname: Dick Bear, GilUgan, Mikey. Future Plans: To become whatever God in Christ, would have me do. Dream: To have my friends realize that Christianity isn’t corny. Mark of I.D.: Dumb Jokes. Activities: Baseball 9, Cross Coun. 9, 10. 11, 12, Ideas Un. 9. Track 10, 11, 12, Yearbook 10. 11, 12 Var. Club 11, 12, NHS 11, 12, Newspaper 12 FRANK FARTHING Nickname: Zank. Future Plans: College, and live where it's warm. Dream: To Acquire Affluence. Activities: BB 9, 10, 11, 12, Track 9, 10, 11, 12, Cross Coun. 9, 10, Stud. Act. 10, 11 BECKY FULLER BILL GAINES Nickname: Spaze. Future Plans: Become a Dectective. Dream: Become a pro stock car driver. Mark of I.D.: Never tie my shoes. Activities: FB 9, 10, 11, 12, Baseball 9, 10, Var. Club 11, 12 AIDA GONZALES Nickname: Chico, WeeWee, Shorty, Frenchfry, Speedy Gonzalez. Mark of I.D.: wearing a dress only when I have to. Activities: Choir 9, 10, 11, Game Off. 11, 12 LAURIE GOODMAN Future Plans: Go to Ferris and become a Librarian. Dream: To be reincarnated and come back as school spirit. Mark of I.D.: Zodiac Crab. Activities: Bowling Club 11, Assembly Comm. 11, Stud Act. 12 1 NANCE HART Nickname: Dewey, Sweetie. Whoushkin. Future Plans: To get lost out west for a year. Dream: To have the best looking 65-67 Mustang this side of the Mississippi, Mark of I.D.: Pepsi in hand, Mustangs. Activities: Choir 10. Musical 10, Work Exp. 11, 12 MICHAEL GORDON HART-WIGSEN Nickname: Fatty, Cow-wigsen. Future Plans: Law or Business Administration. Dream: To live on a lake, own a sailboat, and a Porsche, and to live life to its fullest. Activities: FB 9, 10. 11, 12, Stud. Gov’t. 9, 10, 12, French Club 9, Track 10, 11, 12, HomeComing Court 10, 11, Var. Club 10, 11. 12, YB 10, 11 CAROLE ANN HEATON Nickname: Omen-shy star. Buzz. Future Plans: To be one of the best women photographers in the fashion industry. Dream: To go around the world in a yellow sailboat. Mark of I.D.: Little Black Hat with the red feather. Activities: Band 9, 10, 11, 12. Drama Club 9. 10,11.12, Pom Pon Girl 11, 12 PAT GUFTASON Nickname: Hockey Fiend. Gus. Future Plans: Go to WMU and get a season pass to Wings Stadium. Dream: Become a consumer advocate, move to Canada, and find a hockey player. Mark of I.D.: WKMI car, jeans. Activities: Assembly Comm. 9, 10, Skills Center 12 ED HAGEMAN Nickname: Eda, Fagman, Edda. Future Plans: To join the navy. Dreams: To become a petty officer. Mark of I.D.: Martins seeds hat. Activities: Stud. Act. 11, 12, FB Mgr. 12 PAUL HALL LENORE HILBERT MARY HISCOCK Future Plans: Go to WMU in the medical technology program and specialize in some area of medical technology. Dream: Live in Canada and own a Montreal Canadion season ticket. Mark of I.D.: Height. Activities: Band 9, 10. 11. 12, Pep Pal 11, NHS 11, Skill Center 12 DON HOLMAN Nickname: Buzz, Demon Brother, Don, Ho, Skin Head, Skinner. Future Plans: Advanced Electronics in the US Navy. Dream: Getting my car built. Mark of I.D.: Asgrow Hat. Activities: FB 9. 10, 11.12, Band 9,10.11,12, Var. Club 11, 12, Stud. Act. 11. 12, HC Court 12 HOLLY HOOKER Future Plans: Attend WMU and pursue a medical career. Activities: Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Pep Pals, Newspaper 11, 12, Skill Center 12 STEVE HOWAY KURT KEARCHER Nickname: Ku Mon Su. Future Plans: Work toward being a writer. Dream: Becoming a writer. Mark of I.D.: Karen. Activities: BB 9, 10. FB 9, 10, 11. 12, Track 9, 10, 11, 12, HC Court 9, 12, Class off. 9, Sno-Court 10, Var. Club 10, 11, 12. Newspaper 11, 12, NHS 11, 12, Drama Club 12, Play 12 BRENDA KING Nickname: Hewey. Future Plans: Travel and someday marriage. Dream: To make money and be happy. Mark of I.D.: Pepsi Bottle. Activities: Select Choir 9, 10, Choir 12 NANCY KOBREEK Nickname: Nan. Future Plans: Go to college. Dream: Travel around the world. Mark of I.D.: Doy? Activities: Drama Club 9. 10, 11, 12, GAA 9. 10, 11, Pep Pal 11, Volleyball 11 PETE KOVACH Nickname: Bach, Little Pig. Future Plans: Become a Barber. Stylist and own my own shop. Dream: Get the best out of life. Mark of I.D.: Green Ford Truck. Activities: FB 9, 10, 11. 12. Band 9, 10, Choir 9, 10, Musical 10.11. 12, Select Choir 12, Var. Club 11, 12 THOMAS ALLEN KOZMINSKE Nickname: Bert, Splydine. Future Plans: Go to college and play proball and eventually marry Dwana. Dream: To be rich, drive a limousine with a TV and Bar inside, to be happy the rest of my life, and go to heaven. Mark of I.D.: Green car with squirrel tail on antena. Activities: FB 9. 10. 11, 12. BB 9, 12, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, Var. Club 11. 12, FFA 12. Skill Center 12, HC King 12 JACKIE KUCINICH Nickname: Jack. Future Plans: Become a medical secretary and travel as much as possible. Dream: To have an affair with Robert Redford and to live a happy and fulfilling life. Mark of I.D.: dimples, my moo-cows. Activities: BB 9, Cheerleader 9,10,11,12, HC Court 10, 12, Stud. Act. 12 KATHLEEN KWIAT Nickname: Kath. Future Plans: Grand Caynon then California to fashion college. Dream: Live in Cal. and become the best in my field and be happy. Mark of I.D.: General craziness. Activities: Band 9, 10, 11, 12 GAA 9, 10. Drama Club 10, 11, 12. Pom Pon Girl 11, Yearbook 11, Pep Pal 11, Game Official 12 PAUL LAMSON Nickname: Pooner. Future Plans: Go to Glenn Oaks and then MSU. Dream: To become a millionaire and get the most out of life. Mark of I.D.: Farm and Fleet hat. Activities: FB 9. 10, 11, 12, Var. Club 11, 12 CAROL LAWS DWANA MARIE LEDBETTER Nickname: Do Ya Wanna? Future Plans: To finish Am Beauty College and marry Tom someday. Dream: To be happy and someday have a nice house full of antiques. Mark of I.D.: Blue Camaro. Activities: Volley ball 9. GAA 9. 10, Track 10, 11, 12, Pom Pon Girl 11, 12, Skill Center 11, 12, Pep Pal 11, 12 BOB LEE '4 1 -1 JULIA BETH LOWE Nickname: Jules. Julie. Future Plans: College at MSU and living with my roomie in the dorms. Dream: To live all alone with just my husband and family in a log cabin with lots of windows up in the mountains, and to be nearly self-sufficient. Mark of I.D.: my Health food lunches. Activities: Stud. Gov’t 9, 10, Class Officer 9, 10, 11, 12, BB 9, 10, 11, Assembly Comm. 10, Game Official 11. Yearbook 11, 12, Pep Pal 11, 12. NHS 11,12, Cheerleader 12, Select Choir 12. Stud. Act. 12. Newspaper 12 SHERYL MAXAM Nickname: Picasso. Future Plans: Go to college. Dream: To do whatever I want, wherever I want and however I want. Mark of I.D.: camera. Activities: Choir 9, Skill Center 11. 12. NHS 11. 12, Yearbook 12 VIRGINIA MCCARTY Nickname: Gin. Future Plans: Go the N.Y. City and join a band, travel also, and make gobs of money. Dream: To live in a castle in Rumania or on the shores of Loch Ness. Mark of I.D.: my haircut. Activities: Band 9 LISA MCGEE Nickname: Magoo. GaMoo. Future Plans: Probably go to college and get somewhere in this world then settle down and be happy there. Dream: Find my place in life, make myself and all othere around my happy and meet John Denver. Mark of I.D.: my laugh. Activities: Drama Club 9, 10, 11,12, Yearbook 10.11, Choir 9,10, 11, Select Choir 12. Stud. Act. 10, Track 10, 11. 12. Pom Pon Girl 11,12, Pep Pal 11, 12, Newspaper 11. 12, Game Official 11 FRANK MUNDO Nickname: Franco, Zank. Future Plans: Work in construction. Dream: Be a Doctor. Mark of I.D.: my walk. Activities: BB 9, 10, 11, 12, FB 10. 11, 12, Track 12, Var. Club 11, 12, Baseball 11 JAMES M. MCGILBRAY Nickname: Jimmy. Future Plans: Dramatic Actor, TV-Radio Broadcaster and journalist. Dream: To succeed in everything I seriously attempt and not allow myself to become disillusioned when I do fail. Mark of I.D.: TOOTHPICKS, signature. Activities: Play 10, 12, Forensics 10, 11, 12, Drama Club 10, 11, 12, Bowling Team 12, Newspaper 12, NHS 12 TERRI NEUBAUER Nickname: TJ, Ter Bear. Future Plans: Attend WMU. Dream: To travel around the world. Mark of I. D.: smile. Activities: BB 9, Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, 12, Class Officer 9. 10. 11, 12, Softball 10, II, 12, NHS 11, 12, Stud. Act. 11, 12, HC Court 12 KAREN OSWALT Nickname: Os. Future Plans: Hang-gliding, mountain climbing, skin diving, be in a band and go to New York, England, Russia, Japan, and Rumania with Gin. Dream: Graduate, travel, live in a castle, be rich. Mark of I.D. J.G. NANCY ELIZABETH OTTEN Nickname: Nanc, Otter, Camel. Future Plans: Attend WMU and major in Math. Dream: Own a cottage on a hilltop in Maine for my special guy and our family. Mark of I.D.: books. Activities: Yearbook 9, 10, Yearbook Editor 11, 12, Bowling Club 9, 10, Drama Club 9, 10, 11. 12, Sno-Court 9. Musical 10, 11, 12. Play 11. 12. Choir 10. 11, Select Choir 12, Bowling Team 11. 12, NHS 11, 12. Game Official 11, 12, Pep Pal 11, 12, Stud Act. 12, HomeComing Court 11 MICHELLE PAQUIN Nickname: Chelle. Future Plans: Go to MSU with my roomie and travel in my spare time. Dream: Become a famous zoologist, own a mountain in the Rockies, and be happy. Activities: Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, 12. HC Court 9. 12, Softball 10, 11. NHS 11. 12. Pep Pal 12 JEAN PENDOWSKI Nickname: Jean Bean, Polock. Future Plans: Attend Ferris State, become a director of my own nursing school Dream: Get married, have lots of kids, and succeed in directing my own nursery school. Mark of I.D.: short and long hair. Activities: HC Court 9, Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, 12, BB 9, Softball 10, 11, Class Officer 10, 11. Stud. Act. 10. 11, Skill Center 12 KRIS PIOCH Future Plans: Journalism at Central Michigan and a newspaper career. Dream: Be the Barbara Walters of the newspaper world. Activities: Band 9. 10, 11, 12, GAA 9,10, BB 9, 10. 11. 12. Yearbook 9. 10. 11. 12. Track 10, Newspaper Editor 11. 12, NHS 11, 12. Volleyball 12 GEORGE PLEYTE MATTHEW A. REYNOLDS Nickname: Matt. Future Plans: Become a secret agent and spy on Russia. Dream: Go to Tahiti where all the naked women run wild and lay on the beach and eat Cola-nuts. Mark of I.D.: Bible. Activities: FB 9, 10 JOSEPH JUDE ROUSE Nickname: Rooster. Joe. Future Plans: Be an Explorer. Dream: Only why I’m sleeping, travel through every state in the U.S. Mark of I.D.: Moustache, frow. Activities: Band 9. 10, 11, FB 9. 10, 11,12. BB 9. 10.11.12, Track 9. 10. 11. 12, Play 11, 12, Var. Club. 11. 12 SANDY RUZICK Nickname: Ruz, Sam, Lewey. Future Plans: Hopefully move on to Mississippi. Dream: Get out of Matt, for awhile, explore other places, party down, and maybe someday get married. Mark of I.D.: Long frizzy hair, bib overalls and back brace. Activities: Choir 10, 11. 12. Musical 11, 12. pep Pal 11, 12 TOM RUZICK Nickname: Coy. Future Plans: Travel, live happy, and be myself. Dream: Play as hard as I work. Mark of I.D.: cows getting loose. Activities: BB 9, 10, FB 9. 10, 11, 12, Baseball 9.10,11,12, Var. Club 11.12. Sno-Court 10, Stud. Act. 12, Building Trades 12 AUGUST SCHINDLER Nickname: Augie. Future Plans: To drive a semi. Dream: To become rich and own my own truck company. Mark of I.D. Hot Dodge BARBARA I. SHERMAN Nickname: Bink. Dream: To live in the Tetons. Mark of I.D.: Height. Activities: Class Officer 9, 10, 11, BB 9. 10. Softball 10, 11. 12, Sno-Court 9, Work Exp. 12 BILL SIRRINE SONIA KAY SOKOLOWSKI Nickname: Super Soko. Sony Crach, Bones. Stick. Sonny. Future Plans: Go to college and some day settle down and get married. Dream: To travel the world and take each day as it comes. Mark of I.D.: van. Activities: GAA 9, 10, 11 Softball 10. Pom Pon Girl 11. Volleyball 11. 12 WENDY SOKOLOWSKI Nickname: Soko, Elton. Future Plans: Become an Architect. Dream: Get a back stage pass to an Elton John Concert. Mark of I.D.: Levis, Elton John Button. Activities: BAnd 9, 10, 11, 12 BOB STAFFORD Nickname: Busch. Future Plans: Go the KVCC and study electronics. Dream: To become a comedian. Mark of I.D.: Donald Duck voice. Activities: Band 9, Bowling Club 10, Choir 11, FB Mgr. 11, Track 11, Skill Center 11, 12 JIM STORIE Dream: !!@)(? Future Plans: Become a Sales Rep. and rack in the bread. Activities: Play 9, 10. 11, BB Mgr. 9, Forensics 10, BB 10, 11 DOUG STRONG DEBBIE SWANSON Nickname: Queenie. Future Plans: College and marriage. Dream: Go to the Scandinavian Country. Mark of I.D.: Blond hair. Activities: Choir 10, Skill Center 12 JEFF SWEET Future Plans: Go into the Military or work in a body shop. Dream: Get my own body shop. Activities: FB 10 GREGG TAYLOR Nickname: Tits. Future Plans: To become a Architect. Dream: Retire before 25. Mark of I.D.: Quiet. Activities: Baseball 9. 10 DAN THOMPSON KELLY LEE TOORNMAN Nickname: Kell-Bell. Future Plans: College (maybe) Dream: To buy a motorcycle and travel around the world. Mark of I.D.: Crazy walk, High water baggy levis. Activities: Track 10, 11, Sno-Court 10, Pom Pon Girl 11, NHS 11, 12, Exchange Student to France TAMY UNDERKIRCHER TOM VAN NOORLOOS Nickname: Van. Future Plans: Go to college, find a good career and play alot of golf. Dream: Be successful enough to not have to worry about taxes and to do what I enjoy in life. Mark of I.D.: Golf. Activities: FB Mgr. 9, 10. Track Mgr. 9, 10, 11, 12, BB Mgr. 9. 10, 11, 12, Golf Team 11, 12. NHS 11, 12, Play 11. 12, Bowling Team 12, Stud. Act. 12 VICTORIA LYNNE VORACHEK Nickname: Victoria Barkley, Vic. Future Plans: To become a Dental Hygienist. Dream: To reach fame and fortune through a millionaire. Mark of I.D.: hyperactive. Activities: Cheerleader 9, Newspaper 9, Orchestra 9, 10, Ski Club 9. Swim Team 10, Forensics 10, Spanish Club 10, Pep Pal 11,12, Stud. Act. 11, Sno-Court 11 SCOTT WEATHERS Nickname: Scooter. Future Plans: College. Dream: Make it to the top. Activities: FB 9, 10, BB 10, 11. 12 TONY WEGELER Nickname: Wop. Dago. Future Plans: To drive out to Cal. or somewhere in that vicinity. College (maybe) Dream: To get the most out of life that I can, and enough money to make life enjoyable. Mark of I.D.: my height. Activities: Bowling Club 9, 10, Work Exp. 11, 12 RUSS WESTON - MICHAEL WILEY Nickname: Mike. Future Plans: Working in Kalamazoo. Dreams: Take a trip to Florida and other warm places. Activities: Bowling Club 11, 12, Special Olympics 11, 12 MIKE WOODWARD Nickname: Red. Beacon. Future Plans: To marry somebody rich and have a house in Florida and Wyoming. Dream: To become a Peanut President. Mark of I.D.: Red Hair, Red face, Red Body. Red Mind, and 1 3 red car. Activities: BB 9. 10 FB 10, 11. 12. Baseball 10, Var. Club 11. 12, Sno-Court 11 Senior Closs Honors Tom Kozminski MOST POPULAR Michelle Paquin Mike Hartwigsen BEST DRESSED Dwana Ledbetter Woody Brown Bob Stafford FUNNIEST Roxanne Bercik Kurt Kearcher MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Tracy Berglund Dan Bloom MOST AMBITIOUS Nancy Otten Don Davis HANDSOMEST PRETTIEST Michelle Paquin Kurt Kearcher MOST RESPECTED Karen Eberly Frank Mimdo BEST DANCER Aida Gonzales Greg Cashen LONGEST HAIR Lisa McGee Don Holman SHORTEST HAIR Carole Heaton Dan Bloom MOST STUDIOUS Tracy Berglund Pete Kovach BEST SINGER Nancy Otten Matt Reynolds LAZIEST Carol Laws Tom Kozminski BEST PHYSIQUE Jackie Kucinich Mike Hartwigsen BIGGEST SMILE Jackie Kucinich Kurt Kearcher MOST VALUABLE TO CLASS Julie Lowe Skip Beers QUIETEST Laurie Goodman Steve DeDoes MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Terri Neubauer Bob Stafford MOST TALKATIVE Lisa McGee Kurt Kearcher MOST SINCERE Barb Sherman Steve DeDoes MOST TALENTED Karen Eberly I_______ afflCM aa The Junior Class started off the 1976-77 school year by electing Victor Wolff for his second term as Class President. Sue Yonkers was elected Vice President; Leslie Dearth. Secretary: Cathy Revore, Treasurer; and Sue Johnson and Jim Neubauer, Trustees. A new position created this year was a School Board Representative which was held by Gail Eberly. Our class displayed alot of effort in the magazine drive which broke the previous record by selling over $4000.00 worth of subscriptions. We really teamed together in producing the winning float in this years HomeComing competition. A special thanks goes to Jerry Cox for help in creating the winning design. The class of “78” was in charge of consessions for Football and Basketball home games. Combined we raised approximately $1000.00. The Juniors sponsored the Junior Senior prom which was held at Western Michigan University in the Grand Ballroom. We would like to give our sincere thanks and love to John Boyce, Dave Williams and Bob Cretsinger for being our sponsors. You did a fantastic job in bringing us together and guiding us throughout the year. 32 Mark Abernathy Diane Alien Jeff Altom Sue Austin Dave Bailey Dean Beaver Larry Berger Terry Berger Mary Best Glen Bierens Lorrie Bowen Greg Bowman John Boyer Phil Boyer Jan Brant Scott Bryer Don Cavner Carol Christian Jim Clark Marjorie Cowley Jerry Cox Emily Dailey Don Dean Leslie Dearth Daryl DeVries Steve Dragicevich Gail Eberly Michelle Ellis Sue Ellis Tracy French Cammy Fullmer Julie Gates Mike Geren David Goette Dawn Goette Walt Grabowski Michelle Greer Mary Gunnell Nell Hageman Laura Hanson Lauren Hartwigsen Delilah Haynes George Hayward Perry Henschke Dagmar Heib Kim Hillsburg Sue Hudson Bill Hughey Julie James Mike Jepkema Sue Johnson Karl Kearcher Damien Kovacic Klaus Kuhanen Gary Lasecki Jeff Ledbetter Ken McConnell Connie McConnell Dan Mack Rachel Martin Barb Matlock Linda Meisling Bruce Mohney Brian Moyle Nancy Moyle Kim Neale Jim Neubaurer Terri Newhouse Linda Osborne Chris Paquin Chris Patten Bill Peterson Sally Phetteplace Rich Quinn Jim Reva Cathy Revore Dale Reynolds Jeff Richmond Debbie Ritchie John Ritsema Tom Roberts Victor Rodreguez Joni Rose Terry Ross Cindy Sackett Judy Sackett Brenda Saidla Matt Sanderson Pauline Saunders John Smits Liz Stafford Melody Steele Dave Swanson Dawn Thompson Kyle Vandenburg Tammy Wallace Mark Watson Mike Weddington Steve Welch Georgia Weston Gail Whipple Charlene Whitmore Amy Wilcox Chuck Williams Victor Wolff Julie Wood Pete Worline Sue Wonkers Not Pictured: Jeff Clarke Elgin Johnson Sam Kovacic Linda Palmatier Janet Perry Brian Simmons Tammy Williams Terry Wolthuis Robin Young In Memory: Bob Dougherty - 37 The Sophomore Class would like to thank the Dopheide family for their services and for putting up with many, many, sophomores during the preparations for HomeComing. The class along with their sponsors helped to build the float. They also hope to have a dance later in the year to help raise money for later projects. This year’s officers were: Tom Farthing, President; Bambi Bailey, Vice President; Carrie Revore, Treasurer; and Secretaries; Kathy Kozminski and Karen Garfield. J8 Greg Aernie Lisa Aleksich Ed Austin Tony Avery Bambi Bailey Craig Barrett Bruce Baugher Mike Baugher Linda Berger Tom Berglund I Jim Betteley Chuck Bloomfield Tammy Bowman Teresa Boyer Colleen Braybrooks Ty Brodhagen Bob Brooks Kathy Burgess Carole Burnett Sean Canney Kelli Carl Bill Cashen Kim Clark Larry Cousins Amy Cox Theresa Crawford Claude Cummings Stacey Cummings Cheri DeBoer Sue DeDoes Gale DeGraff Kim Dick Kelly Dopheide Debbie Dragicevich Sue Dragicevich Dave Dunn Pam Eggen Judy Ellis Tim Ewert Tom Farthing Mike Gerguson Frank Fey Gregg Gabry David Gamber Karen Garfield Larry Goodman Dave Haley Marianne Hagard Tom Hall Bill Hall Darwin Harrison Jerry Hastings Chuck Heaton Lisa Henwood Sue Hiemstra Steve Holman Heide Hooker Wally Hopkins Tom Hopper Brad Hubbell f I I Julie Hudson Chuck Hunt Julie Jackson Brian Johnson Ken Jones Lora Kerr Brad Kincade John Kison Greg Kitzmiller Kerry Knowlton Marty Korteway Kathy Kozminski Ken Kwiat Shari Lewis Ed Lorenz I 1 Doug McCartney Lorri Mack Tim MacPhee Brian Maxum Kerri Neale Alan Niederbaumer Sherri Nutter Chris Olson Joe Otten Gary Papierz Dianne Petersen Ellen Polderman Tom Pomeroy Linda Pontious Randy Potter Angie Preston Rhonda Reilly Sue Revelle Carrie Revore Ed Reynolds Pam Rice Cheryln Ritsema Jill Robyn Dan Roche Marybeth Roche Larry Rothi Phil Rouse Nancy Ryan Frank Rydock Cindy Sabin Bruce Sackett George Sanchez Tino Sanchez Eric Saunders Randy Saxton Kevin Schipper Rusty Schlee Elmer Schroeder Brenda Sirrine Dustin Sirrine Cheryl Sleeman Gary Smead Michelle Smith Todd Sokolowski Tracie Sokolowski I I ) I ) I Randy Stafford Donna Starks Pat Steadmon Cindy Stickney Tina Stickney Bill Stone Bill Straubt Debbie Taylor John Taylor Nancy Van Vicki Vaughn Sarah Veldt Laura Vorachek Jamie Vosler Matt Watson George Weathers Tony Weese Marilynn Welch Jay Wilcox Wendy Wilcox Lori Williams Pam Wolthuis Larry Wood Sheri Woodward Carol Young Rosalyn Zach Orville James Renee James Not Pictured: Tim Baker Cathy Brisky Rhondia Cole Cathy Cook Stacy Fee Jeff Furlong Julie Jean Randy Petrell Kurt Rodamer Jody Toornman Jessie Vera Chuck Williams Ron Wolfe — This year the Freshmen Class of “80” was represented by: John Kucinich, President; Connie Wegeler, Vice President; Sherrie Hunt, Treasurer; Sharri McCartney, Secretary; and Mike Ryan, Trustee. We would like to thank our two sponsors: Miss Tenney, and Mrs. Norton, for their help and guidance. The year didn’t start out as well as we expected it to, our float came in fourth place, and a football jersey used on the float was lost leaving us in debt about $40.00. Despite our problems, we had a lot of fun and spirit, and hard work on the float. Again we would like to express our thanks to our sponsors for helping us through the year: 1976-77. Michelle Arnott Duffy Austin Chris Babbitt Glen Bailey Kathy Baker ) Russ Bercik Steve Berger J.J. Blodgett Randy Bloomfield Judy Boop ■ illen Bowen Joe Bower Kelly Bowman Mark Bramble Robin Brock Larry Branham Frank Burnett John Burnett Lori Chick Robin Chopp i l Joyce Christian Vicki Christensen Tim Coles Lori Covell Cherie Cowley Julie Cramer Carman Curton Lori Dailey Karen Dearth Jodie Derhammer Linda Eakes Candi Ellis Lori Ellis Tony Ellis Dan Ellison Michelle Ewald Debbie Farris Curt Ferrell Ken Forden Julie Freilink Richmond French Mike Frommann Lynda Gabb Dave Geren Sue Gibbs Tonia Giddings Karen Grabowski Theresa Gunnell Bob Hall Pam Hall Linda Hanson Bryon Haynes Cindy Hayward Sue Hayward Connie Hopper Bernie DeWater Anne Dragicevich Annette Dragicevich Dave Duffield Denise Duncan Kevin Hudson Sheri Hunt Clint Hutchinson John Jackson Peggy James Molly Jennings Dan Jepkema Matt Johnson Karina Kerby Renee Kimble —r 5 Scott Kirklin Lori Klepper Brian Knowlton Mary Koss Jeff Kovacic Chris Kuchenreuther John Kucinich Marcia Lane Mitzy Lanning Troy Lennen Randy Little Tharon Livingston Bob Lohrburg Randy McCarthy Shari MacCartney Melissa McDannel Jim McLarty Kevin McMann Andy Meulman Todd Mastenbrook Mark Mohney Randy Mohney Mark Monk Debbie Moon Dean Munn : Rich Nederbed Dave Newhouse Gary Mitz Laura O'Melay Bonnie Palmatier Martha Palmatier Robin Parshall Mark Peebles Joe Pendowski Teresa Perry Scott Quinn Bob Randall Karen Ringler Pam Ritchie Kim Roberts Karen Roche Debbie Rodebaugh Mike Ryan Dean Rycock Dan Saidla Lupe Sanchez Ricky Saxton Mark Shimrak Lee Shirey Diane Shuster Lori Stacker Brian Stephayn JoAnn Storie Monte Stratton Ken Sullivan Kori Swift Kevin Thrasher Andy Tinsley Brenda Triestram Roger Van Mark VanNiman Mike VanNus Darcy Watson Connie Wegeler Mindy Welch Jeff Whipple Brian Wiggins Rohin Wilcox Brenda Wiley Beth Williems Kevin Wolff Mike Wo rime Russ Young John Youngs Ryan Schlee Not Pictured: Teresa Buchanan Jim Frank Scott Furlong Gary Laws Dale Schindler Greg Snow Mark Thompson Ken Valence Chris Vera Sandra Warr Dorothy Wright REMEMBER? TINY NATIONAL CHAMPS 1970 YMCA TOWN COUNTRY They beat Richland Blue who had a 32 game winning streak. Front: Tom Kozminske, Rick Mack. Tom Ruzick, Mike Weddington, Mike Woodward, Tom Weir. 2nd Row: Jack Patten (coach). Jerry Cox. Dan Mack. Kenny Wells. Steve Austin. Chris Patten. Jim Woodward (coach) BABY PICTURE INDEX 1. Sherry Avard 2. Laurie Goodman 3. Roy Brooks 4. Steve DeDoes 5. Mike Ewert 6. Terri Neubaurer 7. Pete Kovach 8. Grant Dopheide 9. Sheryl Maxam 10. Kris Pioch 11. Jackie Kucinich 12. Paul Hall 13. Pam Bolden 14. Michelle Paquin 15. MaryBoven 16. Sonja Sokolowski 17. Nancy Bullard 18. Lauren Bryer 19. Carole Heaton 20. Nancy Kobreek 21. Barb Sherman 22. Doug Strong 23. Debbie Swanson 24. Terri Alford 25. Cheryl DeVries 26. Tom Kozminske 27. KurtKearcher 28. JeanPendowski 29. Joe Rouse 30. Glenn Dearth 31. Skip Beers 32. Kathy Kwiat 33. Tracy Berglund 34. Frank Farthing 35. Cheryl Clements 36. Sandy Ruzick 37. Nancy Otten 38. Craig Bontrager 39. Pam Crawford 40. Woody Brown 41. Grant Eggen 42. Joanne Christian 43. Lisa McGee 44. Julie Lowe 45. Don Davis 46. Nance Hart 47. Pat Gustafson 48. Jim McGilbray 49. Kelly Toornman 50. Roxanne Bercik 51. Kim Dehring 52. Dave Chodos 53. Steve Howay 54. Dwana Ledbetter 55. BillSirrine 56. Scott Weathers 57. PaulLamson 58. TonyWegeler 59. Tom VanNoorloos 60. Don Holman 61. Holly Hooker 62. Karen Eberly 63. Wendy Sokolowski 64. Tom Clark 65. Mike Hartwigsen 66. MaryHiscock 67. Dan Thompson 68. Chris Crooks ORGANIZATIONS 57 YEARBOOK STAFF Front: Cindy Stickney, Kris Pioch. Lauren Bryer, Nancy Otten. Karen Eberly, Emily Dailey. Julia Lowe. 2nd Row: Don Davis. Bob Stafford. Lauren Hartwigsen. Nancy Van. Carmon Curton. Laurie Swift. Charlene Whitmore. Julie Wood. Patty Steadmon. Back: Curt Ferrell. Greg Kitzmiller. Kelly Dopheide. Mike Ewert. Chris Paquin. Bambi Bailey. Dan Thompson. Michelle Ellis. Sally Phetteplace. The 1976-77 yearbook Executive Staff consisted of: Nancy Otten (Editor), Kris Pioch (Business Manager). Karen Eberly (Secretary). Lauren Bryer (Lay-Out). Emily Daily (Advertising), and Sheryl Maxam (Photography). The staff tries very hard to keep up the good quality of the past yearbooks and we hope that each and every one of you are pleased with this years. We came across many problems this year and so did the company that publishes the book, but we feel that we did the best possible under the circumstances. This years staff, especially the seniors, gives many thanks to our sponsor. Mr. Kenneth Snow, for his much appreciated help this year and the years in the past. We could never have done it without him. NEWSPAPER STAFF Front: Dagmar Heib. Lauren Bryer, Kris Pioch, Jim McGilbray, Karen Eberly, Kurt Kearcher. 2nd Row: Julie Lowe, Laura Hanson. Sherrie MacCartney, Bambi Bailey. Dan Thompson, Karen Garfield. Mike Ewert, Lisa McGee This year Mattawan Highschool’s newspaper, the MHS PROFILE, is in its second year of publication and continues to improve with each issue. The issues cover school events such as band, choir, plays, sports and anything that might prove of interest to the student body. Monthly features include a horoscope, You Know You’re Going Crazy When . . and The Roving Reporter. The Regional Enrichment Center prints the newpaper. The highlight of the year was in November at the Kalamazoo Gazette’s Journalism Workshop when the MHS PROFILE was chosen the most outstanding Class C and D newspaper in the area. We would like to thank our sponsor, Mr. Ken Snow for his time, efforts and guidance. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front: Tracy Bergland, Lauren Bryer. Kris Pioch, Nancy Otten. Karen Eberly, Kurt Kearcher. 2nd Row: Cheryl DeVries. Terri Neubauer. Tom VanNoorloos. Julia Lowe. Mike Ewert, Dan Thompson. Nancy Bullard. Michelle Paquin. Back: Chris Crooks, Mary Hiscock, Steve DeDoes, Dave Chodos. Not Pictured: Roxanne Bercik. 60 HIGH SCHOOL BAND FLUTES Chris Paquin Mary Hiscock Holly Hooker PICCOLO Wendy Wilcox Perry Hensche Lauren Bryer Sue DeDoes Karen Garfield Molly Jennings Karen Dearth Julie James CLARINETS Karen Eberly Julie Wood Sue Ellis Lorrie Ellis Gammy Fullmer Kris Pioch Judy Boop Debbie Moon Kelly Bowman SAXES Gail Eberly Jay Wilcox Ken Kwiat Chris Babbit BASS CLARINET Ann Dragicevich BASSOON Dave Duffield TROMBONES Steve DeDoes Dave Swanson Amy Wilcox Mark Monk Robert Lohberg Andy Meulman BARITONE Glen Bailey TUBA Jim Betteley Randy McCarthy PERCUSSION Matt Watson Jim Reva Connie Wegler Steve Holman Gary Nitz Dave Geren Scott Kirkland CORNETS Scott Bryer Debbie Farris Leslie Dearth Rob Davenport Carrie Knowlton Gary Goodman FRENCH HORNS Karen Grabowski Kathy Kwiat Tom Farthing STUDENT ACTIVITIES Front: Cathy Revore, Charlene Whitmore, Nancy Otten, Tammy Williams. 2nd Row: Jon Rose. Laurie Goodman. Terri Wolthuis, Mary Gunnell. Nancy Bullard, Dawn Goette Traci French. 3rd Row: Amy Cox. Lori Mack. Julia Lowe. Cheryl DeVries. Terr Neubauer, Jackie Kucinich, Lorri Bowen, Tina Stickney, Nancy Van. Back: David Haley Greg Gabry, Ty Brodhagen. Ed Hageman. Don Holman. Tom VanNoorloos. Don Davis Klaus Kuhanen. Victor Wolff. Front: Pete Kovach. Mike Hartwigsen. Joe Rouse. Kurt Kearcher. Don Holman. 2nd Row: Paul Lamson. Dan Bloom. Woody Brown. Don Davis. Tom Ruzick. Dave Chodos. 3rd Row: Paul Hall. Mike Ewert. Steve Welch. Steve 62 Dragicevich. Perry Henschke. Mike Woodward. Victor Wolff VARSITY CLUB BLUE GOLD DIGGERS Front: Gail Whipple, Joni Rose. Lisa McGee. 2nd Row: Tammy Williams. Dwana Ledbetter, Julie Gates. Nell Hageman. 3rd Row: Carole Heaton. Sally Phetteplace, Lauren Hartwigsen, Mrs. DeYoung (sponsor). Cathy Revore. Charlene Whitmore. Emily Daily LISA MCGEE DWANA LEDBETTER CAROLE HEATON «j BOWLING CLUB Front: Mike Wiley, Sue Hudson, Micki Welch, Kerri Neale. Terri Newhouse. Kim Neale. Kathy Burgess. 2nd Row: Teresa Crawford. Mrs. Loedeman (sponsor). Janet Perry. Theresa Perry, Marjorie Cowley. Carmon Curton. Mrs. Rousch (sponsor), 3rd Row: Larry Goodman, Marty Korteway, Bill Straube DRAMA CLUB Front: Kevin McMann. Carol Heaton. Lisa McGee. Kathy Kwiat Miss Liz Tenney (sponsor). Pam HalL Bob Stafford. Larrv Goodman. 2nd Row: Victor Wolff. Jim Betteley. Nancy Bullard. Dan Thompson Bambi Bailey, Kurt Kearcher. John Kison. Back: Tom Clark. Greg Kitzmiller. Duane Heaton, Tom VanNoorloos, Joe Rouse. Nancy Otten. 64 James McGilbray. . Front: Chris Paquin, Lisa McGee. Laurie Swift Julie Lowe. Nell Hageman, Nancy Otten. Sally Phetteplace, Liz Stafford. Back: Curt Ferrell Pete Kovach. Todd Mastenbrook. Greg Kitzmiller. Ken Sullivan. Mrs. Baltmanis (director). Kevin McMann, Roy Brockie, Glen Bierens, Dean Beaver. Jim Betteley. Not Pictured: Stan Palmatier. Bonnie Palmatier. Martha Palmatier. Mark Mohney. Sherrie McCartney. Tamy Underkircher. GAME OFFICIALS Front: Bob Stafford, Bill Straube, Nancy Otten, Aida Gonzales. Jim Betteley. 2nd Row: Kathy Kwiat. Carole Heaton. Steve DeDoes. Steve Dragicevich. Jim Neubauer, Mike Weddington SELECT CHOIR Front: Mrs. Baltmanis (director). Vicki Christensen. Carrie Revore. Georgia Weston. Mark Watson. Lorrie Bowen. Mitzi Lanning. Amy Wilcox. 2nd Row: Sandy Ruzick. Brenda Triestram. Teresa Boyer. Ryan Schlee. Pam Rice. Sue Hudson, Candi Ellis BUILDING TRADES 66 Paul Hall. Frank Mundo. Tom Ruzick. Mr. Hamlin (sponsor). Tony Avery. Larry Berger. Bill Huey SPORTS 67 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Front: Jean Pendowski, Dawn Thompson. 2nd Row:. Terri Neubauer, Jackie Kucinich, Julia Lowe. Michelle Paquin, Cheryl DeVries 68 TERRI NEUBAUER JULIA LOWE CHERYL DEVRIES JEAN PENDOWSKI JACKIE KUCINICH 69 MICHELLE PAQUIN Pictures courtesy of Dan Bloom. J.V. CHEERLEADERS Carrie Revore, Chris Olsen, Tina Stickney, Patty Steadmon. Sherri Nutter. Nancy Van 72 WILLIE - Lorrie Bowen FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS Front: Michelle Ewald. Lorri Ellis, Connie Wegeler, Anne Dragicevich. 2nd Row: Jody Derhammer, Sherrie Hunt VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Front: Joe Grosser (coach), Dean Beaver. Russ Weston. Steve Welch. Dan Bloom. Pete Kovach. Bob Cretsinger (ass't coach). 2nd Row: Steve DeDoes. Don Davis. Paul Hall. Mike Weddington. Greg Bowman. Frank Mundo. Daryl DeVries. 3rd Row: Karl Kearcher. Joe Rouse. Rich Quinn. Bill Gaines. Mike Woodward. Paul Lamson. 4th Row: Damien Kovacic. Mike Hartwigsen, Grant Eggen. Dave Chodos, Tom Kozminski. Tom, Ruzick, Ted Chopp. 5th Row: Victor Wolff, Chris Patten. Kurt Kearcher. David Goette, John Ritsema, John Smits. Back: Jim Gibbs. Chris Grosser. Bob Stafford. James Grosser. VARSITY FOOTBALL The 76” Wildcat Football Team ended the season with another 6 win-3 loss record. Battling against the toughest schedule in Mattawan’s Football history the Cats” were in every game. The teams who managed to beat the Wildcats were Delton, Galesburg, and Marcellus. Their combined regular season records was 26 wins-1 loss. G.A. and Marcellus (both 9-0) eventually went to the State Football Playoffs. Losses to G.A. and Marcellus were especially hard to take as both teams came from behind to overtake and finally defeat our team with 7 minutes left in the games. All K.V.A. honors were given to Quarterback: Steve DeDoes. and Full Back: Frank Mundo. Mattawan has not had a Back receive such honors since 1960. Defensive end: Tom Kozminske was an all league selection along with Kurt Keacher who received his 2nd year in a row. All League honors this year at Linebacker: Mike Hartwigsen was on the K.V.A. Select team as well as being given All-State honerable mention by the Detroit Free-Press. The year was a great one with the future looking especially bright. While the Varsity team was winning 6 and losing 3 the other teams were all undefeated. This resulted in a 29-3 combined “76” record. Pontiac “silverdome” - Here we come! 73 ' ____ TOM KOZMINSKE MIKE WOODWARD DON DAVIS TED CHOPP DAVE CHODOS PETE KOVACH FRANK MUNDO PAUL LAMSON GRANT EGGEN RUSS WESTON JOE ROUSE MIKE HARTWIGSEN MANAGER TRAINER—BOB STAFFORD NOT PICTURED-DON HOLMAN J.V. FOOTBALL This years J.V. football team did something that J.V. teams in the past have not been able to do-win every game they played. We as a team feel very fortunate to be able to say that, “We’re K.V.A. Champs with an undefeated season of 9 - 0.” This year’s 1976 young Wildcats were made up of good size and ability, possessing good football sense along with a fine coachable attidude of We” a team. I would publicly like to thank each team member, as well as, my Assistant Coach, Doug McKinney, and the remaining football staff for their fine efforts in contributing to a season that will be very hard to forget. 76 Coach Hamilton FRESHMEN FOOTBALL TEAM iattavah ' tattaMji K TTAtM Front: Mr. Korb (coach). Brian Knowlton, Roger Vaa Duffy Austin. Jim Frank, Andy Tinsley. Mr. Kesteloot (ass't coach). 2nd Row: Mark Shimrack. Chris Kuchenreuther. Russ Young. Mike Ryan, Lee Shirey. 3rd Row: Chris Betts, Scott Quinn. Jeff Whipple. Jeff Kofacic, Don Saidla. 4th Row: Andy Meulman. Tony Ellis, Randy Mohney. Jim McClarty, Randy McCarthy. 5th Row: Dave Duffield (manager). Randy Little. Randy Bloomfield. Joe Pendowski. Mike Frommann The 1976 Freshman Wildcats experienced the most successful Frosh season in the schools history. Out scoring their opponents 214 -12 the yearling wildcats rolled to a 8 win-0 loss record. It was a total team effort with all players seeing lots of action. The offense average 27 pts. a game while the defense allowed only 2 touchdowns all year, both in the air. A tough defensive effort did not allow a single score on the ground. The football future of Mattawan has some bright prospects on the horizon. Mattawan 24 Mattawan 28 Mattawan 14 Mattawan 30 Mattawan 35 Mattawan 34 Mattawan 33 Mattawan 16 Constantine 6 Delton 0 Comstock Park 0 Parchment 6 L.M.C. 0 Milwood 0 K. Christian 0 Galesburg 0 77 ■ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Front: Woody Brown, Jim Neubauer, Frank Mundo. Tom Kozminske, Mark Watson. 2nd Row: Joe Rouse. Daryl DeVries, Scott Weathers. Mr. Cloney (coach), Karl Kearcher, Rich Quinn, Mike Weddington One of the seasons outstanding performances came at the Lawton Tournament when Jim Neubauer lead the Wildcats scoring 33 points-in a 91-40 victory. The most thrilling contest was a 52-50 victory over Springfield when Tom Kozminske scored a 35 foot bank shot as the buzzer sounded to give the Wildcats the KVA victory. Leading Scorers; Karl Kearcher-188 Jim Neubauer-181 Frank Mundo-157 Most Valuable Player Record: 6-14 Karl Kearcher Most Improved Player; League: 5-8 Daryl DeVries Sportsmanship Award; Woody Brown 78 J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM Mattawan 49 Mattawan 53 Mattawan 39 Mattawan 53 Mattawan 43 Mattawan 61 Mattawan 72 Mattawan 48 Mattawan 78 Mattawan 49 Mattawan 37 Mattawan 60 Mattawan 55 Mattawan 61 Mattawan 44 Mattawan 80 Mattawan 48 Mattawan 53 Mattawan 76 Front: Darwin Harrison. Ty Brodhagen. Brad Kincade. Tom Farthing. 2nd Row: Bill Cashen. Tino Sanchez. Elgin lohnson. Gary Smead. 3rd Row: Stacey Cummings. Doug MacCartney. Claude Cummings (manager). Todd Cniminu aVi Chuck Bloomfield Dalton 44 Marcellus 49 Parchment 31 Springfield 33 Paw Paw 45 Schoolcraft 39 Lawton 57 Bangor 33 G-A 43 K. Christian 64 Paw Paw 52 St. Phil 39 Delton 50 Parchment 67 Bangor 48 G-A 28 K. Christian 56 Decatur 55 St. Phil 56 Best Def. Player-Brad Kincade Best Off. Player-Stacey Cummings Darwin Harrison Most Valuable- Todd Sokolowski Most Improved- Tino Sanchez Chuck Bloomfield Record: 12-7 FRESHMEN BASKETBALL TEAM Front: Ken Forden, Joe Bower. Dave Newhouse, Jim McClarty, Donny Saidla. 2nd Row: Joe Pendowski. Brian Knowlton, Roger Van, Mark Bramble, John Kucinich, Mike Frommenn. 3rd Row: Mr. McKinney (coach), Randy McCarthy, Bob Randall. Andy Tinsley, Randy Little (manager) Mattawan 61 Mattawan 57 Mattawan 37 Mattawan 69 Mattawan 61 Mattawan 70 Mattawan 88 Mattawan 58 Mattawan 62 Mattawan 60 Mattawan 56 Mattawan 50 Mattawan 104 Mattawan 68 Mattawan 48 Mattawan 77 Mattawan 86 Delton 31 Marcellus 43 Parchment 52 Springfield 42 PawPaw 53 Bangor 48 G-A 38 K. Christian 33 Paw Paw 60 St. Phil 27 Parchment 58 Bangor 56 G-A 36 Decatur 42 K. Christian 53 Delton 41 St. Phil 49 Record: 13-4 Most Valuable- Best Hustler-Joe Bower Most Improved-Mark Bramble GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM The 1976 Girls’ Varsity Basketball team had only four returning players with varsity experience to work with but Miss Morningstar in her first year at Mattawan put together a good team. Because of a lack of experience and height, the girls did get bumped around in the tough K.V.A. At one point in the season they had a 7 win and 3 loss record but the latter part of the season proved a disappointment as the final record was 9 wins and 11 losses. Top scorer of the year was Cindy Sackett with 161 points. Forward Kathy Kozminske grabbed 227 rebounds to lead the team. In tournaments the girls defeated regular season for Bangor, 35-27, but in the district semi-finals fell victim to Watervaliet, 33-22. Mattawan 25 Marcellus 64 Mattawan 38 Schoolcraft 28 Mattawan 28 Hackett 22 Mattawan 42 Lawton 21 Mattawan 39 St. Phillip 59 Mattawan 57 Delton 15 Mattawan 20 Parchment 57 Mattawan 53 Springfield 49 Mattawan 47 Bangor 43 Mattawan 44 G.A. 32 Mattawan 31 K. Christian 53 Mattawan 33 St. Phillip 73 Mattawan 32 Delton 38 Mattawan 29 Parchment 50 Mattawan 36 Springfield 46 Mattawan 40 Bangor 30 Mattawan 39 G.A. 62 Mattawan 19 K. Christian 67 — 83 TAMY UNDERKIRCHER J.V. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Front: Cheryl DeBoer, Trade Sokolowski, Jessie Vera, Sub Dragicevich. Linda Eakes, Pam Hall. 2nd Row: Pam Wolthuis, Sherri Woodward. Tammy Wallace The J.V. Girls’ Basketball team made up of 4 freshmen and 8 sophomores played an 18 game schedule. Mrs. Meyle worked hard throughout the season to coach the girls in basketball playing. The girls lost several close games which accounts for the misleading record of 4 wins and 14 losses. Mattawan 20 Mattawan 17 Mattawan 16 Mattawan 20 Mattawan 12 Mattawan 20 Mattawan 11 Mattawan 19 Mattawan 21 Mattawan 28 Mattawan 19 Mattawan 18 Mattawan 20 Mattawan 25 Mattawan 23 Mattawan 21 Mattawan 24 Mattawan 13 Marcellus 22 Schoolcraft 14 Hackett 30 Lawton 23 St. Phillip 26 Delton 22 Parchment 26 Springfield 15 Bangor 34 G.A. 14 K. Christian 27 St. Phillip 41 Delton 35 Parchment 33 Springfield 30 Bangor 31 G.A. 19 K. Christian 28 84 GROSS COUNTRY TEAM Front: John Young, Mike Ewert, Glen Dearth. Perry Henschke. 2nd Row: John Kucinich, Scott Whitney, Mr. Roach (coach), Tom Berglund, Dave Newhouse, Dave Gamber GOLF TEAM Front- Woody Brown. Tom VanNoorloos. Tom Clark Kyie Row: Ken Forden. Gary Gabry. Mark Bramble. Joe Otten. Randy Stafford. 3rd Row: Mr. Binder (coach) VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM Front: Debbie Dragicevich (manager), Sonia Sokolowski, Sheri Woodward. Jody Toornman. Michelle Ellis. Laura Vorachek. Kathy Kozminski. 2nd Row: Debbie Moon (manager). Tracy French, Tracy Sokolowski. Lisa Henwood. Miss Momingstar (coach). Carol Young. Kris Pioch, Roxanne Bercik, Candi Ellis (manager) ROXANNE BERCIK SONIA SOKOLOWSKI NOT PICTURED: KRIS PIOCH J.V. VOLLEYBALL TEAM Front: Chris Paquin. Pam Hall. Julie Jackson, Laurie Mack, Cheryl DeBoer, Pam Wolthuis, Debbie Dragicevich (manager). 2nd Row: Debbie Moon (manager), Laurie Williams, Colleen Braybrooks. Georgia Weston. Miss Morningstar (coach). Amy Cox. Debbie Rodebaugh. Sherry Avard. Joann Storie, Candi Ellis (manager) 88 — BOWLING TEAM Tom Clark, Kerri Neale, Mrs. Loedeman (sponsor), Tom VanNoorloos. Nancy Often, Jim McGilbray, Mrs. Rousch (sponsor), Janet Perry, Joe Often TOM VANNOORLOOS NANCY OTTEN JIM MCGILBRAY TOM CLARK FOOTBALL PEP PALS 90 HOMECOMING King -Tom Kozminske Queen-Roxanne Bercik Sr. Kurt Kearcher. Terri Neubauer Sr.-Don Holman, Jackie Kucinich Sr.-Grant Dopheide, Michelle Paquin So.-Brad Kincade, Kathy Kozminske Fr.-Don Saidla, Sherri Hunt Jr.-Jim Neubauer, Laura Hanson SNO-COMING Sr.-Steve DeDoes, Mary Boven King -Don Davis Queen-Julia Lowe Jr.-Daryl DeVries, Chris Paquin So.-Frank Rydock Carrie Revore 96 Sr.-Frank Farthing, Barb Sherman Fr.-Joe Pendowski, Robin Chopp -+sJ' 99 “Our Town’’ I ' Bn No Nanette” . Hi $ t t • ■