Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1978 volume:

MATT A WAN HIGH SCHOOL “MIRROR” 1978 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION........... 2 STAFF ................... 3 SENIOR CLASS............ 10 JUNIOR CLASS............ 30 SOPHOMORES ............. 37 FRESHMEN................ 40 ORGANIZATIONS........... 50 SPORTS.................. 56 HOMECOMING ............. 84 MUSICAL................. 90 GRADUATION.............. 94 ADVERTISING.............110 i Mr. Johnson Assistant Principal Mr. Erhardl Principal i Mrs. Olson Superintendent’s Office Mrs. Loedeman — Government Mr. K einschmidi — Agriculture Mrs. Neale — Science Mr. Crelsinger — Counselor Mrs. Hudson — Counselor Not pictured: Mr. Vroegop — Science Mrs. Norton — Science Miss Morningstar — Phys. Ed. Mr. Jones — Band AUTOGRAPHS DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN? Seniors Back row: Jim Neubauer. l.aura Hanson. Cathy Revore, and Nancy Moyle. From row: Mr. Cretsinger. Victor Wolff, and Mr. Williams. The Class of '78 landed in high school in the fall of 1974. We came in as most Freshmen, a bit nervous, scared of the new environment, yet full of energy. We started out to set the world on fire, but ended up getting singed when our Homecoming float crawled into fourth place. It was called “Cave 'em In. starring George Sanchez and George Hayward. We elected four courageous people to lead us through that perilous year: President — Gail Eberly. Vice-President — Pauline Saunders, Secretary Nancy Moyle, and Treasurer — Jan Brant. Mr. Hamilton reluctantly relented to be our sponsor that year, and we wish to thank him for his efforts. Summer came and went, and we again found ourselves wandering aimlessly through the halls of M.H.S. However. we were Sophomores and were suddenly older and wiser. We managed to elect four new officers: President — Vic Wolff. Vice President — Terri Wolthuis. Secretary — Cathy Revore. and Treasurer — Brenda Saidla. Mr. Grosser was our sponsor, lending support during our trials and tribulations. The big event of the year. Homecoming, was a bit more glamorous than the previous year. Our “Blast ’Em creation won second place in float competition. Throughout the year we improved our financial status and finally got out of debt. This set the pace for our glorious Junior year. As Juniors, we improved our attitude and became more responsible. Our Homecoming float. “Mirror, mirror on the wall. . . . designed by Jerry Cox. topped the field. We then set a new school record in magazine sales, beating the Class of 1977 by about $500. Leadership for this busy year was provided by President — Vic Wolff. Vice President — Sue Yonkers. Secretary — Leslie Dearth, Treasurer — Cathy Revore, and Trustees — Sue Johnson and Jim Neubauer. Mr. Cretsinger and Mr. Williams emerged as our sponsors, advisors, and friends. In the spring, we closed our Junior year by sponsoring the social event of the season, the Prom. This unforgettable Prom was held at Western Michigan University's Ball Room, and the theme was Images of Youth. The Prom committee worked long and hard to make Prom '77 the best ever. Our Senior year finally began. We elected the following officers for our final year: President — Vic Wolff (sound familiar?). Vice President — Jim Neubauer. Secretary — Sue Yonkers, Treasurer — Cathy Revore, and Trustees -Laura Hanson and Nancy Moyle. Mr. Cretsinger and Mr. Williams stuck by us as advisors through thick and thin. Our Homecoming float once again reigned victorious: “Jaws” destroyed all the other contenders. Class ranking revealed Dagmar Heib and Sue Ellis as academic leaders. Laura Hanson was chosen D.A.R. Good Citizen. Many individuals shined in their various fields, but unfortunately they can not all be acknowledged here. We would like to extend thanks to everyone who helped make our high school experience as enjoyable and profitable as possible. A very special thanks to Mr. Cretsinger and Mr. Williams for their exceptional patience and attempts to pour us all into the mold of success. Mark Abernathy — Coop 12 Diane Allen Jeff Altom D.E.C.A. 12 Susan Austin — German Club 9 Band 9. 10 Coop 12 David Bailey Craig Barrett 11 Dean Beaver Larry Berger Terry Berger Mary Best — Pep Club 9 Bowl- ing Club 9. 12 Drama Club 9 Track 11 Pom Pon 12 Pep Pals 12 Snow Comping Court 12 Glen Bierens Lori Bowen — Track 9 Select Greg Bowman — Basketball 9. John Boyer Phil Boyer Choir 10. II Musical 10 Student 10. II. 12 Football 9. 10. II. 12 Activities II Pep Pals II. l2.Wil- Baseball 9. 10. II. 12 Student lie 11 Activities 9. 10 Janice Brant Scott Bryer Don Cavner James Clark Marjorie Cowley — Bowling Club 9. 10. II. 12 Select Choir 9. 10 Musical 9. 10 Candy Striper 10 Forensic 11 Jerry Cox — Golf 9, 10. 11, 12 Emily Dailey — Yearbook 9. 10. Donn Dean — Baseball 11. 12 Leslie Dearth — Band 9. 10, 11, Baseball 9, 10 11.12 Pep Pals 11. 12, Pom Pon 12 Class Officer 11 Pep Band 10. 11 Cheerleading 12 National 11 Pep Pals 12 Honor Society 12 13 Daryl DeVries — Football 11.12 Steven Dragicevich Basketball 10. II. 12 Baseball 10 Snowcoming Court II. 12 Gail Eberly Cheerleading 9. 10 Band 9. 10. II. 12 Class Officer 9 Newspaper 12 Snowcoming Court 10 National Honor Society II. 12 School Board Representative 11 Michelle Ellis — G.A.A. 9 Track 9. 10. II. Volleyball 11.12 Forensic 10. II. 12 Candy Striper 10 Coop 12 Yearbook 11.12 Sue Ellis — Band 9. 10. I 1. 12 National Honor Society II. 12 Yearbook 9 Bank Newsletter 12 Traci French 14 Camilla Fullmer — Band 9, 10. MikeGeren — Coop 12 David Goette Football 9. 10. Dawn Goette — Bowling Club 11.12 Yearbook 9. 10. 12 Foren- 11. 12 Track 10. 11 Varsity Club 10 Track 10. 11 Pep Pal 11 Stu- sic II. 12 Play 11.12 Pep Pal 12 11. 12 dent Activities 11 Coop 12 National Honor Society 12 Michelle Greer — Pep Pal 11 15 Mary Gunnell — Track 10. II Nell Hageman — Musical 10, II, Laura Hanson — Newspaper II. Lauren Hartwigsen — Yearbook Snowcoming Queen 12 12 Select Choir 11, 12 Candy 12 Yearbook 10. 12 National 10.11, 12 Pom Pon II Pep Pal II Striper 10 Pom Pon 11 Honor Society 11,12 Class Offi- Track 10 Homecoming Court 10 cer 12 Pep Pal II Pom Pon 12 Homecoming Queen 12 Homecoming Court 11 George Hayward Dagmar Heib — G.A.A. 9 Perry Henschke Jeanette Hoffmann — Select Assembly Committee 10 News- Choir 12 paper 11, 12 Yearbook 12 National Honor Society 11, 12 16 Susan Johnson — Basketball 9 Volleyball 10 Assembly Committee 10 Class Officer 11 Yearbook 12 Karl Kearcher — Football 10. Dirk Konig Damien Kovacic — Foothall 9. Sam Kovacic — Track 9. II II, 12 Basketball 9, 10. 11. 12 10. 11, 12 Track 9. 12 Football 9 Cross Country 10 Baseball 9. 10 Golf 9 7 Connie McConnell Kenneth McConnell Linda Meisling — Bowling Club 9. 10 Bruce Mohney Nancy Moyle — Yearbook 9, 10. 12 Class Officer 9. 12 Band 9. 10 Pep Band 9. 10 National Honor Society 11.12 19 Kim Neale — Bowling Club 9. Jim Ncubaucr — Basketball 9, Terri Newhousc — Bowling Club Linda Osborne — Girls Basket- 10. II National Honor Society 10. II. 12 Baseball 9. 10. II, 12 11 Yearbook 12 Cross Country ball 9, 10, 11. 12 11. 12 Yearbook 12 Camera Club Class Officer 11. 12 Football 9 Manager 12 Pom Pon 12 12 Student Government 12 Home- coming King 12 Chris Paquin — Select Choir 10. 11.12 Band 11.12 Yearbook 10. 11 Drama Club 10 National Honor Society II. 12 Homecoming Court 9. 12 Chris Patten — Football 9. 10. Janett Perry — Bowling Club 9. William Peterson Sally Phetteplace — Select Choir 11.12 Baseball 9. 10. 11. 12 10. 11. 12 Candy Striper 10 9. 10, 11, 12 Pom Pon 11 Track 9 20 Richard Quinn — Football 9. 10, Jim Reva — Basketball 9. II. 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11. 12 Band9, 10. 11 Coop 11,12 Baseball 9. 10 Snowcoming King 12 10 Cathy Revore — Class Officer Dale Reynolds 10, 11, 12 Cheerleading 10, 12 Pep Pal 11. 12 Pom Pon 11 Track 9 Student Government 12 Homecoming Court 12 Debbie Ritchie John Ritsema — Football 9. 10, Tom Roberts — Football 9, 10, 11. 12 Varsity Club 11, 12 11 Baseball 9, 10 Track 11 Drama Club 10 Student Activities 10 Game Official 10. 11, 12 National Honor Society 12 Victor Rodriguez Joni Rose — Pep Pal 10, 11, 12 Pom Pon 11, 12 Student Activities 10, 11 Coop 12 21 Tcry Ross Cindy Sackett Judy Sackett Brenda Saidla — Class Officer 10 Cheerleading 10 Choir 9. 10 Matt Sanderson Pauline Saunders — Track 9. 10 Newspaper 9. 10. II Yearbook 9. 10. II. 12 Class Officer 9 r 22 Brian Simmons John Smits — Football 9. 10, 11, Elizabeth Stafford 12 Baseball 9 Melody Steele — Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook 11, 12 Pep Pal II. 12 Student Activities II Cheerleading 10 Dave Swanson — Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Pep Band 9, 10. II Golf 9 23 Mark Watson Steve Welch — Track 9. 10, 11, Georgia Weston — Track 9, 10. Gail Whipple —Track 10. 11. 12 Charlene Whitmore — Pom Pon 12 Football 9. 10. 11, 12 Varsity 11. 12 Pom Pon 12 Musical 12 Softball 9 Pom Pon II Pep Pal II. 12 Pep Pal II Student Activi- Club 10. 11, 12 Basketball 9. 10 Volleyball II 11. 12 Cheerleading 12 ties 11 Yearbook II Homecoming Court 12 24 Jamie Vosler Dawn Thompson — Pep Pal 10. Kyle Vandenberg — Track 10, 11 11. 12 Cheerleading II. 12 Golf 9, 10. II. 12 Varsity Club Drama Club 9. 10 Willie 10 Soft- 11. 12 Band 9 ball Scorekeeper 11,12 Mike Weddington — Football 9. 10. 11, 12 Basketball 9. 10. II Baseball 9, 10. II, 12 Homecoming Court 10 Amy Wilcox — Band 9, 10. 11, Chuck Williams 12 Select Choir 9. 11. 12 Musical 12 Tammy Williams — Pom Pon 11, 12 Student Activities 10 Victor Wolff — Football 9, 10. II. 12 Track 9. 10. 12 Varsity Club 10. II. 12 Class Officer 10. 11. 12 Student Activities I 1 Drama Club 11 Julie Wood — Band 9. 10. II. 12 Pete Worline Susan Yonkers — Class Officer Robin Young Yearbook 9. 10, II. 12 Basketball II. 12 Select Choir 12 Track 9 9 Band newsletter 12 Cheerleading 9 25 Senior Baby Pictures 1. Debi Perk 2. Terri Newhouse 3. Brenda Saidla 4. Nancy Moyle 5. Terry Berger 6. Jim Clark 7. Connie McConnell 8. Ken McConnell 9. Julie James 10. Dagmar Heib 11. Laura Hanson 12. Sue Ellis 13. Linda Osborne 14. Chuck Williams 15. Jerry Cox 16. Linda Meisling 17. Tammy Williams 18. Larry Berger 19. Susan Johnson 20. Steve Welch 21. Sue Austin 22. Jeanette Hoffmann 23. Joyce Hoffmann 24. Lorri Bowen 25. Amy Wilcox 26. Pauline Saunders 27. Tom Roberts 28. Cathy Revore 29. Dave Goette 30. Diane Allen 31. Georgia Weston 32. Mary Best 33. Dawn Thompson 34. Joni Rose 35. Chris Paquin 36. Debbie Ritchie 37. Char Whitmore 38. Gail Whipple 39. Gail Eberly 40. Lauren Hartwigsen 41. Donn Dean 42. Dawn Goette 43. Rachel Martin 44. Kim Neale 45. Daryl DeVries 46. Julie Wood 47. Emily Dailey 48. Jim Neubauer 49. Karl Kearcher 50. The Mystery Senior? 28 Senior Class Honors Mike Weddington Matt Sanderson Dave Swanson Jim Neubauer Perry Henschke Pete Worline Perry Henschke Perry Henschke Mike Weddington Steve Dragicevich Jim Neubauer Richard Quinn BEST DRESSED CLASS CLOWN MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT MOST VALUABLETO CLASS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST AMBITIOUS MOST TALENTED MOST STUDIOUS BEST PHYSIQUE MOST TALKATIVE BIGGEST SMILE BEST LOOKING COUPLE Lauren Hartwigsen Leslie Dearth Lorri Bowen Emily Dailey Dagmar Heib Emily Dailey Chris Paquin Sue Ellis Jan Brant Joni Rose Laura Hanson Mary Gunnell Back row: Carrie Revore. Nancy Van, and Tammy Bowman. From row: Mrs. Neal, Ellen Polderman. Kelly Dopheide, and Mr. Coady. The class of '19 selected as their Junior officers, Ellen Polderman, President; Kelly Dopheide, Vice President; Carrie Revore, Treasurer; Tammy Bowman, Secretary; and Nancy Van, Trustee. We had many hours of fun creating our “Yellow Brick Road” float which placed third at the Homecoming festivities. The Juniors did a super job during the magazine sales drive. We passed our goal by topping last year’s Juniors. We are doing an equally fine job preparing for this year’s prom which is to be held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. We are looking forward to our upcoming Senior year with enthusiasm. We would also like to thank Mrs. Neal and Mr. Coady for their help in making our year successful. 30 Cathy Brisky Ty Brodhagen Bob Brooks Debbie Sue Dragicevich Dave Dunn Pam Eggen Judy Ellis 31 Dragicevich Juniors Tim Ewert Mike Ferguson Gregg Gabry David Gamber Marianne Hagard Tom Hall Darwin Harrison Jerry Hastings Charles Heaton Tim Heimonen Lisa Henwood Sue Hiemstra Steve Holman Heidi Hooker Wally Hopkins Brad Hubbell Julie Hudson Greg Kitzmiller Beth LeRoy Dianne Petersen Lora Kerr Kerry Knowlton Doug MacCartny Brad Kincade Marty Korteway Brian Maxam Chris Olson John Kison Kenneth Kwiat Ke-ri Neale JoeOtten Alan Niederbaumer Sherri Nutter Jeff Parrish Gary Papierz Ellen Polderman Tom Pomeroy Linda Pontious Carrie Revore Ed Reynolds Cherlyn Ritsema Jill Robyn Mary Beth Roche Larry Rothi Denise Rouse 33 Brenda Sirrine Dustin Sirrine Gary Smead Michelle Smith Todd Sokolowski Tracie Sokolowski Randy Stafford Donna Starks Patricia Steadmon Cindy Stickney TinaStickney Bill Straube Debbie Taylor John Taylor Nancy Van Vicki Vaughn Sarah Veldt Jessie Vera Laura Vorachek Matt Watson George Weathers Marilyn Welch Jay Wilcox Wendy Wilcox Lori Williams Pam Wolthuis Sheri Woodward Carol Young Roslyn Zach Phil Rouse 35 Sophomores Back row: Connie Wegler. Kurr F errell, and Sheri Hunt. From row: Mike Ryan. John Kucimch. and Mrs-. Kennedy. Michelle Arnott Chris Babbott Glen Bailey Kathy Baker Russ Bercik Allen Bowen Randy Bloomfield Judy Boop o Joe Bower Kelly Bowman 36 Mark Bramble Rob Brock Teresa Buchanan John Burnett Lori Chick Vicki Christensen Joyce Christian Tim Coles Lori Covell Cherie Cowley Julie Cramer Carman Curton Lori Dailey Karen Dearth Jodie Derhammer Anne Dragicevich Annette David Duffield Denise Duncan Dragicevich Linda Eakes Lori Ellis Tony Ellis Michelle Ewald This year’s Sophomore Class Representatives were: President, John Kucinich; Vice President, Connie Wegeler: Secretary, Sherrie Hunt; Treasurer, Curtis Ferrell and Trustee, Mike Ryan. This year we sponsored a dance, but unfortunately the money was stolen. We worked hard on the float and finished with a high fourth. This year’s accomplishments were few and far between, but we are planning for bigger and better things ahead. This year’s officers did a fine job in balancing the budget. We did not go into debt, nor were we allowed to spend any money. Debbie Farris Curtis Ferrell Ken Forden Jim Frank Mike Fromman Scott Furlong Lynda Gabb David Geren Sue Gibbs Tonia Giddings Barbara Glidden Karen Grabowski Theresa Gunnell Linda Hanson Bryon Haynes Cindy Hayward Susan Hayward Ron Holliday Sheri Hunt John Jackson Peggy James Molly Jennings 37 Sophomores Dan Jepkema Man Johnson Lynn Keesee Karina Kerby Rene Kimble Brian Knowlton Scott Kirklin Mary Koss Lori Klepper Jeff Kovacic Chris John Kucinich Marcia Lane Mitzy Lanning Gary Laws Kuchenreuther Troy Lennen Randy Little Tharon Livingston Robert Lohrberg Sharri MacCartney 38 Jim McLarty Todd Randy McCarthy Melissa McDannel Mastenbrook Kevin McMann Andrew Meulman Mark Vlohney Debbie Moon Daniel Nash r Rich Nedcrhoed - € Mark Monk C ean Munn Randy Mohney Gary Nitz Laura O’Melay Robin Parshall Mark Peebles Joe Pendowski Teresa Perry Scott Quinn Robert Randall Rhonda Reilly Karen Ringler Pam Ritchie ii j Lupe Sanchez Ricky Saxton Chris Secrest Ryan Schlee Mark Shimrack 39 Kim Roberts Karen Roche Debbie Rodebaugh Mike Ryan Don Saidla Sophomores Diane Shuster Lori Sleeker Monte Stratton Ken Sullivan Andy Tinsley Brenda Triestram Ken Valence Roger Van Mark VanNiman MikeVanNus Chris Vera Darcy Watson Connie Wegcler Mindy Welch Jeff Whipple Robin Wilcox Kevin Wolff Mike Worlinc 40 Russ Young Sign Here Please 41 Freshmen Mike Aernie Rick Aleksich Patricia Alford Karen Anderson Left to right: Wendy Kooyers. Debbie Shaffer. John Dominguez. Pat Bower. Melinda Kitzmiller. and Mrs. Deboer. Mark Avard Maria Babbitt Viola Babcock Maria Bailey Scott Barnes Gary Berger Dan Block Anette Bloom Joseph Bloomfield Mike Bloomfield Julia Boop Richard Boothe Linda Boven Pat Bower Brenda Bowman Bob Braybrooks Mike Brisky Debbie Brown Kevin Brown Rhonda Brown Laurie Bucher The class of ’81 is represented by Pat Bower, President; John Dominguez, Vice President; Melinda Kitzmiller, Secretary; Debbie Shaffer, Treasurer; and Wendy Kooyers, Trustee. This year the Freshman Class got off to a great start. Our first project, which was our float, went very well. Our float took second place Homecoming night. For a money making project we raffled off the Homecoming Game football. This was very successful. We made $225.00 which came in useful during the school year. We would like to thank everyone who helped our class this past year, with a special thanks to Mrs. DeBoer who was our class advisor. Tami Cleaver Michael Clements Michele Clements Vicki Cousins Rich Carl Dana Cavner Brian Charles Robert Chopp Ron Darling Rob Davenport Neal Dearth Jody DeDoes Debbie Deen Sue DeSchodt John Dominguez Selina Dominguez Robert Elkins Gary Ewert Marc Ferguson Todd Foote Jerry Frank Rebecca Fullmer Brenda Gabb Jonathan Gamber Robert Gano Geering Earl Covell Jean Cutler Freshmen Don Giddings Darcie Goette Gary Goodman Debbie Granger Kim Greenway Teresa Guilford Robert Gustafson Cyril Hageman Penny Happel Shelly Heacock Mark Knowlion Wendy Kooyers Julie Koster Juanita Kovach Lance Lingg Susan Love Kathy Lowe Bnan Mack Janie Martin Scott Mastenbrook Mike Mazzola Colleen McKenzie Todd Munn Debbie Nard Mark Nickerson Janice Polderman Debbie Queen Karen Reilly Mike Revore Mike Reynolds Chris Riddle Ron Ritchie Tim Rix Jon Robyn Dan Ruzick 45 Terry Niederbaumer Sandra Olson Ray Owsiany Greg Pendowski Janet Pioch Freshmen Darryl Schoudt Timothy Scott Sonja Selonke Debbie Shaffer Jody Sherman Keith Sherman Allen Shore Brad Simonds Jamie Simpson Mike Sokolowski Rusty Stafford Alicia Stanley Glen Starks 46 Tammy Stickney Barbara Stratton Sheryl Straube Ronald Strong Scott Taylor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tony Veldt Mark Watson Glenda Welch Kim Weston Dean White Beth Willems Lisa Williams Linda Wilson Robert Wolfe Wendy Wolfe Melissa Wolfe Bruce Wood Ken Zabavski Lori Zabavski David Zach 47 Bottom: Dagmar Heib, Wendy Wilcox. Karen Garfield, Laura Hanson, Gail Eberly. Top: Dave Gamber. Ken Quiet, Brad Hubble, Sharrie MacCartney. 49 The Newspaper Staff Varsity Club Dave Goett, Dave Gamber. John Smits. Vic Wolff, Mike Worline. Due to unforeseen difficulties many members were not present at “picture time” and were not included. Please accept our apologies. Game Officials 50 Vickie Vaugn Mickie Welch Tammy Williams Georgia Weston Linda Pontious Mary Best Laura Hanson 51 Photography Club BarbGlidden. Tern Newhouse. Mark Bramble. Sherrie Cowley. Kim Neale. Mickie Welch. Mark Knowlton. Miss West (sponsor). Bowling Club From row: Kerri Neale. Barbie Saunders. Mark Peebles. Brian Charles. Tony Veldt. Row 2: Mrs. Loedeman. Theresa Perry. Jody Sherman. Sheri Hunt. Steve Hubble. John Gamber. Mrs. Rousch. Row 3: Keith Sherman. Chris Kuchen-rcuthcr. Mike Ryan. Kim Neale. Janet Perry. Mike Vannuss. Sherrie Cowley. Tom Pomeroy. 52 National Honor Society Above: Janet Perry. Sarah Veldt. Emily Dailey, Elizabeth Stafford. Tim Heimonen. Terri Newhousc. Leslie Dearth. Pauline Saunders. Susan Johnson. Jill Robyn, Tammy Bowman. Donna Coleman. Kathy Kozminske. Cheri DeBoer. Nancy Ryan. Tom Farthing, Melody Steele. Ken Kwiat, Perry Henschke. Traci Sokolowski. David Gamber. Below: From row: Laura Hanson. Gail Eberly. Dagmar Heib. Sue Ellis. Kim Neale. Chris Pacquin. Back row: Nancy Moyle. Scott Bryer. Julie Wood. Donna Colman. First row: Wendy Kooyers. John Dominguez. Cathy Revore. Jim Neubauer. Laura Hanson. Second row: Debbie Shaffer. Melinda Kitzmiller. Pat Bower. Connie Wegler. Nancy Van. Sheri Hunt. Nancy Moyle. Third row: John Kucinich. Kurt Ferrell. Kelly Dopheide. Ellen Polderman. Vic Wolff. Mike Ryan. 54 Choir Back row: Scott Mastenbrook. Nancy Schindler. Michelle Ellis. Sue Gibbs. Sue Hudson. D. Correll. Mark Watson. Darcy Watson. Carrie Revore. R. Holiday. Janie Martin. Rene Kimble, Ken Sullivan. Center: Mrs. Baltmanis. J. Hoffman. Brenda Triestrem. J. Hoffman. Beth Wilhiems. Melissa McDannel. Curtis Ferrell. Micki Welch. Rita Sanchez, Karen Roche. Nell Hageman. Front: Carman Curton. Mitzi Lanmng. Patty Alford, Fred Fey. Mark Peeblc. Dianne Peterson, Georgia Weston. Vicki Christensen. Wendy Kooyers. Select Choir Back row: Mrs. Baltmanis. Curtis Ferrell. Jamie Simpson. Dave Geren. Todd Mastenbrook. Kevin McMann. Ken Sullivan, Jim Bettcley. Center: Nell Hageman. Jamie Martin. Liz Stafford. Vicki Christensen. Sally Phetteplace. Brenda Triestrem. Chris Paquin. Front: J. Hoffman. Lori Swift, J. Hoffman. Amy Wilcox. Sherri MacCartney. 55 Cross Country From. Left to rif ht: Dave Newhouse. Jon Gamher. David Camber. Troy Hillman. Troy Hillman, Rob Davenport. Troy Hillman. Back row. Perry Henschke. Mike Jepkema. John Youngs. Brian Stephayn. Terry Ross, and Tim Heimonen. Front row: Joe Bloomfield. Tim Rix. Row two: Ron Strong, Ken Forden, Keith Sherman, Bob Gano, Coach Binder. Row three: Kyle VandenBerg, Mark Bramble. Troy Lennen. Randy Stafford. Greg Gabry. Absent: Joe Otten. 58 Volleyball Above: VARSITY: Front: Sherri Woodward, Traci Sokolowski, Jody Toorman. Laura Vorachek, Julie Jackson. Back: Mrs. Stratton, coach, Carol Young, Lisa Henwood. Kathy Kozminske, Amy Cox, Lori Williams, Chris Olsen, Debbie Rodebaugh. Below: J.V.: Tammy Kmpfel. Rhonda Saxton. Jessie Vera. Sandy Olson. Back: Mrs. Stratton, coach. Michelle Holliday, Candy Ellis, Tammy Cleaver, Debbie Granger. 59 From ■oh', Left to right: Todd Sokolowski. John Boyer. Phil Boyer, Brad Kincade. Greg Bowman. Steve Welch. Ty Brodhagen. Darwin Harrison. Brian Simmons, Tom Farthing, Ken Jones. Karl Kearcher. Row 2: Coach Jim Coady, Mike Weddington, Jeff Furlong. Daryl DeVries. John Smits, Tom Hall. David Goette. Eric Saunders. Damien Kovacic. Sean Canney. Elmer Schroeder, Dean Beaver, Coach Hamilton. Row 3: Rich Quinn. John Ritsema. Ray Sturmoski, Ed Lorenz. Chuck Bloomfield. David Haley. Doug MacCarthy. Jay Wilcox. Tino Sanchez. Vic Wolff, and Phil Rouse. The 1977 football season saw the Mattawan Wildcats achieve their 5th straight winning season. With new head Coach Jim Coady assisted by John Hamilton, the Wildcats achieved a 5-4 record. Among the season’s highlights were upset victories over undefeated and 3rd rated in the state. Battle Creek St. Phillip and preseason KVA favorites Galesburg-Augus-tia in their own homecoming. All-conference selections were achieved by: GREG BOWMAN — DEF.: HALFBACK. BRAD KINCADE — LINEBACKER. DARYL DEVRIES — DEF. END. Honorable mention to: KARL KEARCHER — QUARTERBACK. MIKE WEDDINGTON — FULLBACK. With 7 starters returning on offense and 17 lettermen returning the 1978 outlook for the Wildcat Varsity Football team looks very bright indeed. With the off-season weight program and a summer camp ahead the Mattawan Varsity is setting its sights on its first league championship in 18 years. Karl Kcarcher Sieve Welch Greg Bowman Mike Wcddington Victor Wolff Dave Goetle ffATTAWA MATTAWAN 13 Back: Greg Bowman. Karl Kearcher. Mike Weddington. Front: Coaches Mr. Cody and Mr. Hamilton. Damien Kovacic John Ritesema Dean Beaver Daryl DeVries Rich Quinn Chris Patten J.V. Football From row. Left to right Mike Worline. Joe Bower. Randy Bloomfield. Scott Furlong. Ryan Schlee. George Hayward, Chris Kuchenreuther. Chris Vera, and Jeff Whipple. Row 2: Randy McCarthy. Andy Tinsley. Jeff Kovacic. Jim Frank, Mike Frommann. Bob Randall. Russ Young. Scott Quinn. Row 3: Coach Doug McKinney. Coach Walter Hitchcock. Andy Meulman. Tim MacPhee. Kevin Thrasher. Roger Van. Joe Pendowski. Jim McLarty, Don Saidla and Rich French. 62 Freshman Football Front row. Left to right: Don Giddings, Scoti Barnes, Dan Ruzick. Robert Gustafson, Greg Pendowski. Mark Watson. John Dominguez, Bob Chopp, Mike Bloomfield, Ron Ritchie. Row 2: Ken Zabavski, Terry Kirschenbauer, Ron Darling, Rusty Stafford, Darryl Schoudt, Ed Ruzick. Todd Munn, Mike Mazzola, Brian Saidla, Todd Hillman. Rich Carl. Back row: Jerry Frank. Mike Sokolowski, Cyril Hageman, Tim Johnson, Dean White. Scott Taylor. Dick Frommann, Todd Foote. Mike Brisky. and Coach David Haas. 63 Girls Basketball Amy Cox. Lisa Henwood. Traci Sokolowski. Kathy Kozminski. Traci French. Cindy Sackett. Coach Morningstar. Below: Senior — Traci French f 1 Below: Senior — Cindy Sackett 64 J.V. Basketball Sand) Olson. Pam Hall. Rhonda Saxton. Juanita Kovach. Kim Greenway. Penny Henschke. Debbie Rodebaugh. Sara Veldt. Jan Pioch. Coach Dec Giardino. Varsity Basketball Front row: Jim Neubauer, Ty Brodhagen, Darwin Harrison. Greg Bowman, Mark Watson. Back row: Mr. Vroegop. Stacey Cummings. Rich Quinn. Doug McCartny. Karl Kearcher. Daryl DeVries. Todd Sokolowski. The Varsity Basketball season was very successful. It can be characterized by fine team play, excellent defense, a good bench, and a winning attitude. The team first in the Lawton Christmas Tournament, second in the KVA. and was in the finals in the districts. The season was highlighted by defeating Parchment twice, several come from behind wins, especially the tournament game with Marcellus. and a fine tournament showing. Seniors who will be sorely missed next year are Jim Neubauer. Karl Kearcher. Greg Bowman, Daryl DeVries. Rich Quinn, and Mark Watson. Six Juniors return next season, giving us a strong nucleus for another strong team next year. The team finished this season with a 17 win-6 loss record. 66 DARYL GREG RICH Leading scorers: Jim Neubauer 13 pt. avg. Karl Kearcher 10 pt. avg. Stacey Cummings 10 pt. avg. KVA All Star Team — Most valuable Best Defense Mr. Hustle” Most Improved Jim Neubauer Karl Kearcher Karl Kearcher Greg Bowman Jim Neubauer Daryl DeVries Leading rebounders: Stacey Cummings Karl Kearcher KARL MARK JIM Junior Varsity Basketball Front: Dave Newhouse. Bob Randall. Joe Bower. Ken Forden, Mark Shimrak, John Kucinich. Back: Donny Saidla. Mike From-mann. Joe Pendowski, George Weathers. Mr. Hamilton. Mark Bramble. Randy McCarthy, Tim MacPhee. This year’s J.V. team ended up with a record of 13-7. Highlights of the season included the winning of the Schoolcraft Christmas Tournament by defeating Schoolcraft and Hartford. Another highlight would be beating Kalamazoo Christian twice. During the season we had a seven game winning streak. AWARDS: SCORES: Most improved George Weathers Mattawan 51 Centerville 66 Best defensive player Joe Bower Mattawan 46 Parchment 64 Most assists Bob Randall (41) Mattawan 75 Springfield 79 Most steals Joe Bower (66) Mattawan 84 Marcellus 68 Most points Bob Randall (267) Mattawan 53 Bangor 63 Most freethrows Mark Bramble Mattawan 50 Decatur 48 Most rebounds Joe Pendowski (127) Mattawan 57 K. Christ. 45 Blocked shots George Weathers (12) Mattawan 80 St. Phillip 69 Practice award Ken Forden Mattawan 67 G.A. 44 Most valuable Bob Randall Mattawan 51 Delton 38 Mattawan 54 Parchment 79 Mattawan 56 Bangor 63 Mattawan 68 G .A. 28 Mattawan 66 Springfield 71 Mattawan 7k St. Phillip 52 Mattawan 55 Delton 34 Mattawan 64 Watervilet 39 Christmas Tournament Mattawan 49 Schoolcraft 47 Mattawan 55 Hartford 51 70 Freshman Basketball From: Mark Avard. Brian Saidla. Jim Fuller, Dan Ruzic. Ed Ruzic. Back: Bruce Wood. John Dominguez. Mark Watson, Dick From-mann, Tim Johnson, Ron Ritchie, Coach McKinney. Not pictured: Scott Barnes. Daryl Schoudt. The Mattawan Freshman Basketball Team had a 15-5 overall record with a 10-4 record in the KVA. The team scored 1301 points while holding the opponents to 933 points. The team had four players in double figures: John Dominguez 15.2. Tim Johnson 12.8. Daryl Schoudt 10.8. and Scott Barnes 10. The leading rebounder was Scott Barnes with 140. SCORES: Mattawan 60 Centerville 34 Mattawan 68 G.A. 49 Mattawan 53 Parchment 57 Mattawan 43 Delton 67 Mattawan 89 Springfield 60 Mattawan 57 Parchment 69 Mattawan 78 Decatur 46 Mattawan 71 Bangor 51 Mattawan 47 Bangor 39 Mattawan 64 G.A. 40 Mattawan 63 Marcellus 54 Mattawan 54 Springfield 50 Mattawan 76 Schoolcraft 43 Mattawan 86 St. Phillip 30 Mattawan 62 Centerville 37 Mattawan 60 Portage Cent. 62 Mattawan 66 K Christian 37 Mattawan 35 Delton 38 Mattawan 101 St. Phillip 32 Mattawan 66 K. Christian 43 71 Cheerleaders Front row: Pat Steadmon. Cathy Revore. Back row: Dawn Thompson. Emily Dailey. Nancy Van. 72 Seniors Right: Emily Dailey 73 Left: Cathy Revore Junior Varsity Freshmen Above: JUNIOR VARSITY: Robin Chopp. Connie Wegler. Back: Sheri Hunt, Lori Ellis. Lori Dailey. Below: FRESHMAN: Front: Tammy Stickney, Jody Dedoes. Melinda Kitzmiller. Back: Vickie Cousins, Karen Reilly, Cheryl Straube. Pep Pals Basketball and Football Right: Top to bottom: Tammy VanEngen. Jan Brant. Julie James. Cherri Cowley. Pam Ritchie. Robin Chopp. Lori Dailey. Marcia Lane. Sherri McCartney. Mindy Welch. Emily Dailey. Below: Front: Renee Kimble. Tammy VanEngen, Lori Klepper. Tammy Williams. Georgia Weston. Mickie Welch, Sherri McCartney. Linda Hanson. Pam Ritchie. 2nd row: Dawn Thompson, Lori Dailey. Sherrie Hunt. Nancy Ryan. Amy Cox. Diane Shuster. Robin Chopp, Jody Derhammer. Nancy Van. Marcia Lane. 3rd row: Lisa Aleksich. Lori Mack. Tracie Sokolowski, Kathy Kozminski. Lisa Henwood, Cindy Stickney. Kelly Dopheide. Julie Frielink. Jan Brant, Melody Steele, Chris Olson. Stick It Here! 77 Baseball Front row: Chris Patten, Jim Neubauer. Mike Weddington, Greg Bowman, Donn Dean, Mr. Hamilton — Coach. Back row: Bill Cashen, Bob Randall, Ty Brodhagen. Joe Otten, Darwin Harrison, John Taylor. Gary Papiez. Below: Greg Bowman Above: Chris Patten • -JSm rr rn� Above: Mike Weddington J.V. Baseball Front row: Mike VanNus. Keith Sherman. Tim Rix, Ken Forden. Mark Thompson. Randy Bloomfield. John Kucinich. Row two. Mr. McKinney — coach. Dick Frommann. Scott Quinn. Jim McLarty, Mike Frommann. Mark Bramble, Joe Pendowski, Greg Pendowski, Joe Bower. Tim Johnson, Sheri Hunt — scorekeeper. 80 Softball Sating: Jessie Vera. Pat Bower. Tracie Sokolowski. Juanita Kovach. Suzie Dragicevich. Mary Best. Pat Steadmon. First row. Connie Wegler. Lisa Hen-wood. Kathy Kozminski. Ann Dragicevich. Barb Stratton. Second row: Chris Olson. Cheri Deboer. Coach Johnston. Amy Cox. Below: Mary Best Track ' Z rJ‘iVT JOn oam°5r' ° r°! aay- Meve welch' Tro Hillman. Tony Hillman. Mike Bnsky. Todd Hillman Bob Chopo Second ro� Mr . chrader. John Youngs. Russ Young. Andy Tinsley. Mark Watson. Mike Sokolowski. Eddie Ruzick. Tim Coles, David Newhouse Coach Roach Third oh. Troy Lennen. Brian Stephyn. Tim Heimonen. Mike Jepkema. David Gamber. Roger Van. Phil Rouse. Randy McCarthy. Homecoming 1978 KING AND QUEEN: Jim Neubauer, Laura Hartwigsen King and Queen and Their Court SOPHOMORE: Connie Wegler, Joe Bower SENIOR: Chris Pacquin. Jim Neubauer SENIOR: Cathy Revore, Steve Welch 85 Left: Tina Dailey, Eric Munson Finian’s Rainbow Starring Jim Betteley as Woody Mahoney and Neil Hageman as Sharon. The high school choir members were the co-stars. 90 Snow Coming “78” Back row: Scott Barnes. F.llen Polderman. Tom Farthing. Front: Melinda Kitzmiller. Dirk Koring. Mary Best. Daryl Devries. FRESHMAN: Melinda Kitzmiller and Scott Barnes SOPHOMORES: Michelle Ewald and Mike Frommann JUNIOR: Ellen Polderman and Tom Farthing KING AND QUEEN for 1978 Snowcoming Rich Quinn and Mary Gunnell SENIOR: Mary Best and Daryl DeVries Gail Whipple and Dirk Koring Mary Gunnell and Rich Quinn 92 GRADUATION June 3, 1978 CLASS OF 1978 Class Color: Light blue and Dark blue Class Flower: Yellow Rose Class Motto: “The Hardest Thing to Learn in Life is Which Bridge to Cross and Which to Burn.” GREETING by Class President Victor Wolff SALUTATORY ADDRESS by Susan Ellis VALEDICTORY ADDRESS by Dagmar Heib CLASS HISTORY SPEECH by Pauline Saunders, Leslie Dearth. Emily Dailey HONOR GUARD......................................National Honor Society MUSIC................................................High School Band DIPLOMAS PRESENTED by Dr. Richard Bower President. Board of Education SENIOR AWARDS by Mr. Fred E. Erhardt High School Principal Put It Here 101 YEARBOOK STAFF: From row: Emily Dailey. Terri Newhouse. Melody Steele. Pauline Saunders. Dagmar Heib. Julie Wood. Second row: Steve Hubbell, Janice Polderman, Laura Hanson. Karen Grabowski. Nancy Moyle. Back row: Cannon Curton. Shert McCartny. Kim Neale. Nancy Ryan. At this time I would like to thank all those who have helped complete this yearbook. It was a laborious task to compile every sports activity, organizational club, and any extra curricular activity but with the help of my staff and sponsor. Mr. Ken Snow this yearbook is finally completed. 1 would like to thank some special people for all their help, one being the teachers for all their patience this year as I know I interrupted many a class for pictures, questions or meetings. I would like to make a special thank you to Nancy Ryan for all her typing. And with one final thank you to the yearbook staff itself for their efforts. Good Luck to each and every one of you next year. Emily Dailey Editor TEXAS TAKE OUT Compliments of: LIQUOR — BEER — WINE — GROCERIES 7058 W. Q. AVE. ARTHUR WENDT PIZZA TAKEOUT MATT A WAN VILLAGE Councilman and Treasurer Phone 375-9105 109 RICH'S THRIFTY SHOPPING CENTER I Albert Street PH 668-3110 Mattawan. Mich. Compliments of Good Luck Class of ’78 KELLOGG FARM SUPPLY CALAY CLEANING CENTRE Phone 668-3816 Specialist in Screen Printing Mattawan 117 W. Michigan Paw Paw, Mich. Phone 657-3650 WILLIAM LESTERHOUSE ANTIQUES 265 Front Street Mattawan. Mich. 49071 Phone (616) 668-2000 112 Front — Box 31 Mattawan. Michigan 49071 616 668-3229 Closed Monday and Tuesday Open 12:00 to 5:00 Wed. thru Sun. Terry Menzie Bill Lesterhouse COMPLIMENTS OF THE MATTAWAN OFFICE OF THE KALAMAZOO COUNTY STATE BANK TELEPHONE: MATTAWAN 668-3523 “Members F D I C” SCHOOLCRAFT 679-5233 LOANS . . . Auto . . . Personal . . . Home CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS Buick Pontiac, Inc. Better Deals on Better Cars 1000 E Michigan • Paw Paw • Phone 657-5541 WOLBERS STORE Texas Corners Good Luck 7990 S. 8th St. Ph. 375-5449 ARLENE R.WINTHER, Good Luck Wildcats REALTOR REILLY MOLD Appraiser— Developer Kalamazoo Board of Realtors AND ENGINEERING 607 N. Main 10941 E. Red Arrow Hwy. Office Ph. 668-2768 Maitawan. Mich. Home Ph. 668-3403 Mattawan. Ml EXPRESS M66 SERVICE Compliments of WOLVERINE 1-94 and Mattawan Exit Mattawan. Michigan 49071 COACH CO. Phone 668-3665 ±L2 136 Main Street Mattawan. Michigan Gene moon Wildcats Every Week ' 'J The Courier-leader ' si We respect your independence V SSv w(M '!S!SL!V’c6K n'0� 5000. OCT oora J5L.immeoole oO aro� MoOem ™J“V� «'cia 9ac y Avow nuance t jm Ana o or too Call Toil Free (800)456-0491 Ask for Kurt PORTS OF CALL PARTY STORE Specialty — Homemade Polish Sausage Pizza, Dumplings, Etc. 5 Miles East of Paw Paw 10255 Red Arrow Hwy. Owner — Michael Baranski Mattawan, Michigan Tel. 616 668-2687 CAROUSEL BEAUTY SALON Your Exclusive Ladies’ Salon Open —Tues.-Thurs-Fri.-Sat. THE VILLAGE HUT Junior and Missy Fashions Call 668-2210 Saveway Plaza Off 1-94 VIRG'S BARBERSHOP Red Arrow Highway Mattawan, Mi. Open 6 Days a Week Monday-Saturday Phone 668-2515 Compliments of MATTAWAN SENTRY HARDWARE Mattawan, Michigan 668-2232 657-6911 j -C'i n , Rote service center ( ' COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR SHOP CEO. ROSE BENPLUTA West Red Arrow Hwy.-Rt. 4 Paw Paw. Michigan 49079 STUART LOUNSBURY Excavating — Bulldozing Drain System — Fill Dirt Gravel — Topsoil Paw Paw, Michigan Phone 657-4446 U1 BOOTERY Ph. 668-9280 RUSH INN BAR and Birch Room Cocktails. Cold Beer, and Wine — Dancing Live Entertainment Every Fri.. Sat. and Sun. Carolyn. Koz. and Jim, Props. 306 Front St. Mattawan, Mich. Jud’si QUALITY FAMILY FOOTWEAR 'We're in the Business of Winning' 241 E. Mich. Ave. Pow Paw,Mi. Hours: Daily, 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Friday 9A.M. to 8 P.M. visa Texas Corners Marathon HASEN TRACTOR SALES Paw Paw Ford Tractors and Equipment For Farm and Industry Since 1925 TUTTLE FLORAL CO. Paw Paw. Mich. Ph. 657-5280 CROOKED LAKE MARKET Party Supplies — Beer— Wine Groceries Submarine Sandwiches — Pizza Wyatt and Rita Watson. Proprietors Phone 375-5717 6 Crooked Lake Rd. East Red Arrow Paw Paw Congratulations Seniors DILLON DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS “Service for the Sick” Ph: 657-4571 Paw Paw. Mich. ZOLP FUNERAL HOME CONTINENTAL HAIR STYLING 341 S. Main PH: 668-3862 If No Answer Dial Paw Paw 540 W. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw PH: 657-6347 107 South Kalamazoo St. Paw Paw PH: 657-4490 VAN BUREN MOTOR SUPPLY INC. Compliments of: 109 E. Michigan Paw Paw, Mich. 49079 Phone (616) 657-5534 PAW PAW SHOPPING CENTER “The Super 1 Stop Shop” We Don't Sell All the Meat “Just the Best 616 657-4071 657-4200 rCOAST TO COAST STOATS ... total hardware CHUCK'S STANDARD SERVICE 24 Hour Towing Dick and Lucile Rennhack 232 East Michigan Avenue Paw Paw, Michigan 47079 Phone 657-4057 302 E. Michigan Avenue Paw Paw. MI 49079 I -94 Exit 60 Best Wishes to the Class of 78 FIRST SAVING ASSOCIATION OF DOWAGIAC 91 I North Main St., Mattawan, Ml. Phone 616—668-3331 Congratulations to the Graduating Senior Class SPIKES CITGO All Car Service Mattawan, Mich. Phone 668-3344 Wrecker Service CITGO Compliments of: SAVEWAY COIN LAUNDRY Saveway Plaza — 1-94 Exit Mattawan. Mich.. Ph. 668-9271 Coin Operated Laundry and THE CLOTHES BASKET 314 Paw Paw Street Paw Paw. Mi.. Ph. 657-6441 Coin Operated Laundry and Professional Dry Cleaning and Pressing Leon and Connie Puzevic. Owners CAVIN BUILDING CENTER OF PAW PAW Division of Cavin-Rudisill Company 429 South Kalamazoo Street Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 (616)657-6005 THE STONE COTTAGE Fine Food For Your Dining Pleasure Red Arrow Hwy. Mattawan, Mi. Ph. 669-2524 Shop Right! Shop Here Best Wishes THE BLACK RAM 10759 W. Mich. Ph. 375-1881 Os hie 6400 West Michigan Oshtemo, Michigan 49007 Ed Falor Manager Phone 375-9137 Best Wishes THE BLACK RAM 10759 W. Mich Ph. 375-1881 Congratulations to the Senior Class! INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 500 North Main Street Mattawan. Mich. Phone 668-3336 118 - . V.