Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1980 volume:

I i pressions So IMPRESSIONS ’80 CONTENTS Opening.............................Page 3 Administration and Staff...............9 Seniors...............................17 Juniors...............................53 Sophomores............................61 Freshmen..............................69 Clubs and Organizations...............77 Sports................................97 Advertising..........................123 — DEDICATION We would like to dedicate this yearbook to two people who have given wholeheartedly to the school, the students, and what it stands for. They brighten and enrich our days with their smiles and laughter. They are always there, bright and cheery. Each one is constantly making new efforts to help each student in every way possible. They show us what we are and where we can be. They help us to achieve even the highest ambition. They share with us their knowledge of more than just the academic world. They bring us new ideas and new ways of thinking. They help us to express ourselves freely. The best thing that they share with us is their patience and understanding. They have time for each individual and their hopes, dreams, and troubles. So, with great appreciation and many thanks, we dedicate the IMPRESSIONS ’80” to two great people; MR. WILLIAMS and MR. CRETSINGER. 3 Being in High School at Mattawan is an Impression that will last a lifetime . .. .. Remember when ... you were a Senior sex symbol? you just couldn’t figure out how to run that sewing machine? ... you spent hours typing the newspaper? Being a Senior meant... — filling in your class schedule with Home Ec and Art classes. — breaking out in hives over your ACT scores. — sending out graduation announcements to relatives you have never met (and hoping for presents). — being able to act crazy, without having anyone say anything about it. — being the class with the most spirit! — wearing a graduation gown that dragged on the ground because the class secretary put you down as being 6 feet 2. — standing on the threshold of adulthood, and not being at all sure you want to be there . . . 5 Being a Junior meant. .. — finally having the Seniors talk to you! — at last being upper classmen. — spending hours working on the Junior-Senior prom. — falling in love for what seemed like the fiftieth time. — playing Varsity Basketball, and having to sit the bench. — having to forfeit a Friday night to work in the concession stand. — anticipation of the ultimate — being a Senior! 6 Being a Sophomore meant... — paying a library fine that had been due since you were a freshman. — going out with that special Senior guy you've always had your eyes on. — finally having the nerve to take that big ski slope at Timber Ridge. — being given a little respect by the Juniors and Seniors. — being a Pep Pal for the best looking football player on the team. — wondering what it would be like to finally be a Junior 7 Being a Freshman meant. .. 8 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ADMINISTRATION Mr. James Weeldreyer Superintendent of Schools B.A., M.A. Macalester College, Western Michigan University Mr. William Johnston Principal B.S.M.A. Western Michigan University Mr. Richard Ames Assistant Principal B.S., M.A. Western Michigan 10 Faculty Autographs 11 Mrs. Cheryl Anderson Business, B.S., Western Michigan University Mr. Clark Balas Math and Science, B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Barbara Baltmanis Choir. B.M.. MM, Western Michigan University Mr. John Boyce Science, B.S., Western Michigan University F A C u L T Y Mr. Tom Clark Health, B.A., Birmingham Southern College Mrs. Mary Cooper English and Reading, B S., Western Michigan University Mr. Robert Cretsinger Counselor, B.S., M A . Western Michigan University, University of Detroit Mrs. Betty Deyoung Math, B.A , Western Michi gan University Miss Eileen Evans English. French, Spanish. BA, Western Michigan University Mr. Michael Goodwyn English, Speech and Publications, B.S, Eastern Michigan University Mr. David Hass English. B.S.. Western Michigan University Mr. Michael Hall Social Studies 12 Mr. John Hamilton Physical Education. B.S., M.A , Western Michigan University Mrs. Karen Hudson Counselor. B A., M A . Western Michigan University and Butler University Mrs. Kathy Kennedy English. B.S.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Alice Kingdon English. B.S., Western Michigan University, Central Michigan University i Mr. Ed Kleinschmidt Agriculture and Power. B S , M A, Wisconsin State University. Michigan State University Ms. Terrilyn Krueger Social Studies. B.S.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Jennifer Larsen Science, Social Studies, Math, B.S.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Jeanette Loedeman Social Studies. B S.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Dorothy Moon Physical Education. B S.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Kathy Neal Science and Health. B.S. and M.A.. Western Michigan University Mrs. Winton Pugh Industrial Arts, B.S.. M A , Western Kentucky University. Michigan State University Mrs. Marge Ray Art. B.S., Western Michigan University Mr. Robert Reck Math. BS., M A . Western Michigan University Mr. Ed Staron Social Studies and Physical Education BS , M A , Western Michigan University and Chicago State Uni- Dr. Antoinette Ruedisueli Resource Room, B A , M A . Ph D. Maygrove College, Laval University Mr. Marc Throop Business, BA, Western Michigan University Mrs. Barbara Rousch Math, B A., M.A., Western Michigan University Mrs. Barbara Wiestrienen Home Economics, B.S and M.H., Western Michigan University Mr. John Stamp Industrial Arts BS., MA . Western Michigan University I Miss Janet West Librarian, BA.. Albion College, M L A . Western Michigan University Mr. David Williams English, Psychology, Sociology, B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University, University ot Michigan Mrs. Barbara Witte English, B.A., M.A. Western Michigan University Mr. Richard Anderson Band, B.M., Western Michigan University M.H.S. SECRETARIES Mrs. Kathy DeBoer Mrs. Bonnie Sokolowski Mrs. Linda Kruzich CENTER BUILDING SECRETARIES Miss Tess Young Mrs. Judy Olson u MAINTENANCE AND NUTRITIONISTS Mr George DeVries Mr. Darryl Ambs The students and faculty would like to thank the maintenance crew for keeping the high school clean and in good working order. Our Cooks are equally important to us. We thank them for their service with a smile, and all the good food that takes so long to prepare for lunch. Mrs. Marianne Dragicevich, Mrs. Arlene Weston, and Mrs. Marge Purk. is 16 C 2[a±± (2o[oz±: J aztz H3£ue and J2igfit SCue (2[a±± d[oujEri: LJe[[ovj z o±e (2ta±± dV otto: Wfiat ajifzEazi to (je tfiE End may ZEa CEyk a nEVj Eg inning. President — Anne Dragicevich Vice-President — Gary Nitz Secretary — Linda Hanson Treasurer — Kelly Bowman Trustee — Debbie Farris SENIORS It was September of the Bicentennial year when we first hesitantly walked through the doors of Mattawan High School. We elected our first class officers who were John Kucinich — President, Sharri MacCartney — Secretary, Sherrie Hunt — Treasurer, and Mike Ryan — Trustee. Our sponsors, Miss Tenney and Mrs. Norton helped us through some of our “tragic” experiences such as our Homecoming float which was a rather unique Cinderella carriage (a football). We titled this creation “Carry Us to Victory.” Instead, it carried us to 4th place and left us about $40 in debt. Even so, we somehow managed to leave carrying high hopes for the next year. The summer went quickly, and we were soon considered Sophomores. We were no longer the shortest students found wandering aimlessly through the halls. Yet although we were continuously growing, our wisdom somehow seemed to be temporarily “stunted.” The profits from the dance we sponsored were found mysteriously lost, which proved to be quite unfortunate for our class treasury. Our Homecoming Float was titled “A Star is Born” (or hatched!?). Its funeral took place shortly after it awarded us with another 4th 18 place. Our class officers this year were John Kucinich — President, Connie Wegeler — Vice President, Sherrie Hunt — Secretary, Curtis Ferrell — Treasurer, Mike Ryan — Trustee, and our advisor was Mrs. Kennedy. Although our accomplishments seemed to be few and far between, we did somehow manage to get ourselves out of debt by the end of the year. Things were beginning to look up. Our Junior year seemed to be a great turning point for all of us. Our budget took its first major leap after our magazine sale, and it steadily rose due to our concession stand. We were backed up by many advisors to help us through our difficult times, namely Miss Evans, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Coady, and Mr. Creegan. Our class officers were: Curtis Ferrell — President, John Kucinich — Vice President, Sherrie Hunt — Secretary, Rich Nederhoed — Treasurer, and Mike Ryan — Trustee. Our Snoopy float titled ‘‘Tear ’Em Up Cats” brought us 3rd place which, for us, was one step upward. Our budget managed to stay in remarkably good shape even after our last project, the Prom. Our theme was ‘‘Come Sail Away” and it was hopefully an occasion that the 79 graduates will never forget. At last we finally became the long awaited Seniors. We finally accomplished the task of building a Homecoming float by actually winning the float competitions with our theme “Gun Em Down” (a surprisingly happy ending to our float history). Our next goal was to raise enough money through three fund raisers for our overnight trip to Toronto. We elected as our class officers: Anne Drag-icevich — President, Gary Nitz — Vice President, Linda Hanson — Secretary, Kelly Bowman — Treasurer, and Debbie Farris — Trustee. Our sincere gratitude goes to our sponsors Mr. Cretsinger and Mr. Williams whose guidance and advice we could not have survived without. As we approach the final stages of our “membership” at Mattawan High School, we turn back with many memories and extreme gratitude to all who have helped to make our journey so fulfilling. We shall soon, once again, hesitantly walk through the main doors at M.H.S., but this time each of us will take the separate paths to our future. Molly M. Adams NICKNAME — Mol . Manon MARK OF I.D. — Eyes. Perfect Hair FUTURE PLANS — To attend college DREAM — To return to Europe ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Band Treasurer 12; Homecoming Court 12; French Club 11, 12; Prom Committee 11. Tom Ambs FUTURE PLANS — To someday own my own business. DREAM — To fly or design a new aircraft. ACTIVITIES — Frisbee Club 11; Forensics 11. 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Ski Club 11; Basic Choir 11; Track 9,12. Michelle Arnott NICKNAME —Shell MARK OF I.D. — my nose FUTURE PLANS — To marry Chuck Williams DREAM — To be a housewife and live up north ACTIVITIES —Choir 11. 12. Duffy Austin NICKNAME —Duf MARK OF I.D. — Austin, party FUTURE PLANS — To work and be successful at what Ido. DREAM — To be happy ACTIVITIES —Football 9. Christina Lyn Babbitt NICKNAME — Babbitt MARK OF I.D. — Erik Estrada FUTURE PLANS — Graduate, then join the Army or go to work. DREAM — To own an expensive restaurant, make millions of dollars, then travel around the world a couple of times spending my money. ACTIVITIES — Track 11,12; Band 9.12; Pep Band 12; Jazz Band 12; Basketball 12. Kathy Baker NICKNAME — Katha-belle. Becka MARK OF I.D. — Karl DREAM — to get married, have a successful job and a beautiful family. ACTIVITIES — French Club 11. 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Cheerleading 11, 12; Homecoming Committee 11,12. 20 Steve Berger Randy Bloomfield NICKNAME — Bucky FUTURE PLANS — To become a tool and die, or machinist. DREAM — To be rich and famous. ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10, 11. 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11.12. Judy A. Boop NICKNAME —••BOOP''' MARK OF I.D. — Orange Barracuda FUTURE PLANS — Graduate first! College, marriage. kids. To make my dreams come true. DREAM — To live the best life possible for me. To marry the man of my dreams and live happily ever after with my love. ACTIVITIES — Track 9, 10; Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Jazz Band 12; Pep-Pal 12; National Honor Society 12; Musical 12. Joe Bower FUTURE PLANS — To attend college DREAM — To one day become a big time sports announcer on one of the three major networks. ACTIVITIES — Football 10. 12; Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9. 10. 11. 12; Homecoming Court 10; Homecoming King 12. Kelly Bowman NICKNAME — Kelly-Bell. Extelda MARK OF I D. — Long Hair FUTURE PLANS — Travel this summer, go to college for 2 or 4 years, and to meet new people DREAM — To open my own fashion boutique and to meet and party with Led Zeppelin ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10. 11; Homecoming Committee 11; Pep Pals 12; KVA Exchange 12; Class Officer 12; Prom Committee 11. Mark Alan Bramble NICKNAME — Marcel. Bambi MARK OF I D. — Camera, dumb jokes FUTURE PLANS — Go to a four year college, get a job that pays well, marry a girl with a super personality and good looks, have about 3 kids, lead a happy and prosperous life, and most of all. be myself DREAM — To become a sports photographer or a pilot, make a lot of money, and to play a professional sport if possible ACTIVITIES — Golf 9. 10, 11. 12; Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9.10,11.12; Homecoming Court 12. 21 Robin Jean Chopp NICKNAME — Rob MARK OF I D. — talk too fast FUTURE PLANS — To travel, attend college, and possibly major in Psychology. DREAM — To live in the mountains, marry a rich man and live in a big house with all of the extra luxuries. ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 10; Pep Pal 10. 11. 12; Track 11; Snowcoming Court 9; Homecoming Committee 12; Snowcoming Committee 12; Volleyball 12; Soft-ball . Reginal L. Cleveland NICKNAME —Fuji MARK OF I D. — Great style FUTURE PLANS — To be an engineer, become famous, from simple but great ideas, get into politics and law. help minorities and poverty, and build a house. DREAM — To make an all-state team, play guard for a decent college and at the same time get an education. Get rich. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 11,12. Timothy John-Scott Coles NICKNAME — Tim. John-Scott. Timothy John. MARK OF I D. — Outdoorsman FUTURE PLANS — go to college to get my degree in food service management, finish my studying at a chef’s school in Europe, and while there tour Europe. DREAM — To be a chef in a famous restaurant and own a chain of restaurants while in the process of making a lot of money Cherie Ellen Cowley NICKNAME — Cher. Avon Lady. Moo-Moo-Cow MARK OF I D. — Green pick-up truck. Tom. FUTURE PLANS — To marry Tom and share our dreams together. DREAM — To build a burger stand (like the ones in the fifties) in Mattawan where all the kids can hang out. ACTIVITIES — Band 9; Bowling Club 9. 10; Skills Center 11. 12; Pep Pals 10, 11. 12; Newspaper 9, 10; Camera Club 10. 12; Musical 10,11.12. Claude Edward Cummings Jr. NICKNAME — Sammy. Sam MARK OF ID.—Smile FUTURE PLANS — To go to college at K.V.C.C. for construction and play basketball for the team; also to get married someday and have kids. DREAM — To have a decent life and be happy. ACTIVITIES — Bowling Club 9. 10; Basketball 9. 10; Choir 9.10.11; Football 11. Carman C. Curton NICKNAME — Moose MARK OF I D. — Randy McCarthy FUTURE PLANS — To write a Great American Novel. DREAM — To go to college and have a career in psychology. ACTIVITIES — Bowling Club 9; Yearbook Staff 9. 10; Basic Choir 10; French Club 12. 22 Lori Dailey MARK OF I D. — Snapping my gum, always talking FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, visit California and to be independent DREAM — To move to California, marry someone wealthy, and live happily under God’s guidance. ACTIVITIES — Snowcoming Committee 9, 10. 11. 12; Homecoming Committee 9. 10, 11, 12; Cheerleading 10,12; Pep Pal 10. 11. 12; KVA Exchange 11.12; Volleyball 12. Karen A. Dearth NICKNAME — Deartha. Shirl MARK OF I D. — Graham crackers, K2 Skis FUTURE PLANS — To spend the next 4 years in the Army and travel all over the world. DREAM — To be a 5 star general. ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10, 11. 12; Pep Band 9. 12; Track 10; Pep Pal 12; Yearbook 12; Newspaper 12; French Club 12. Jodie A. Derhammer NICKNAME —J. D., Jode, Jo MARK OF I D. — Yeeha, Who-o-o-o shortness, baby blue eyes. FUTURE PLANS — To go to the Bahamas and to get a good paying job. DREAM — To find an older man with money, marry him and live happily ever after. ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 9, 10. 11. 12; Cheerleading 9; Skills Center 11.12; DECA 11,12. Anne Marie Dragicevich NICKNAME — Banana, Myrtle MARK OF I D. — Smile and family size. FUTURE PLANS — To attend college and become an RN. DREAM — To go Arizona and meet my millionaire, marry and make someone else happy. ACTIVITIES — Softball 10. 11.12; Band 9. 10. 11; Pep Pal 10. 11. 12; Homecoming Queen 12; Snowcoming Court 11; Class Officer 12; Prom Committee 11. Annette Dragicevich NICKNAME —Funi MARK OF I.D.— Chest FUTURE PLANS — To move out West, get a good job. get married, have kids and live happily ever after. DREAM — To move out West, marry a famous person and become rich. Dave Duffield NICKNAME — Blackman MARK OF I.D. — Snowmobiles FUTURE PLANS — College and a mechanically based job. DREAM — To move into an area of perpetual snow and own many snowmobiles with a compatible female. ACTIVITIES — Band 9.10.11.12 23 Denise L. Duncan NICKNAME — Niecee. Dennis MARK OF I.D. — Very high heels and very long fingernails FUTURE PLANS — To work and marry the one special man in my life! DREAM — To love and be loved with greater intensity as time goes on ACTIVITIES — French Club Treasurer 11, 12; Pep Pal 12. Candi Ellis Lorrie Ellis NICKNAME — Lor, Chantal. Elena MARK OF I D.— Height FUTURE PLANS — Four years of college and a major in French. DREAM — To become the Ambassador to France. ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10; Cheerleading 9. 10, 11, 12; French Club 11. 12; Pep Pal 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Prom Committee 11; Homecoming Committee 12; Snowcoming Committee 12. Tony Ellis NICKNAME — AYUS. Weez. MARK OF I.D. — Green racing shoes FUTURE PLANS — To go to MSU and become a veterinarian. DREAM — To attain professional status as a vet, and then travel around the U S. ACTIVITIES — Cross Country 11. 12; National Honor Society 11. Michelle Lynn Ewald NICKNAME — Shelle. Mitch MARK OF I.D. — Heath Bars and Pom Pons. FUTURE PLANS — To attend college, get my nursing degree and be stationed in Europe as an Army nurse. ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9. 10, 11. 12; Softball 12; National Honor Society 12; Snowcoming Court 10; Homecoming Committee 11, 12; Snowcoming Committee 12; Pep Pal 12. Debra Kay Farris NICKNAME — Deborah Lou MARK OF I.D. — Handshake. Just being crazy! FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, meet lots of neat people, and take one day at a time DREAM — To have a happy family, live in the Virgin Islands, and meet James Taylor. ACTIVITIES — Band 9, 10, 11. 12; Band Officer 12; Pep Pal 11; Newspaper 12; Yearbook 12; Class Officer 12; Forensics 11, 12. 24 Ken Forden NICKNAME —Ralph MARK OF I.D. — My car Jezabel FUTURE PLANS — To go to college for four years. hopefully become an architect and become successful in life. DREAM — To own a tropical island and have my own yacht. ACTIVITIES —Golf 9. 10. 11. 12; Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9.10.11.12. James A. Frank NICKNAME — Frimmy Drank FUTURE PLANS — To become a highly paid specialist in welding DREAM — To become a great runner. ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10.11; Cross Country 12. Richmond French Julie Kaye Frielink NICKNAME —Freakie MARK OF I.D. — Pictures of Peter Frampton in locker FUTURE PLANS — To move to Lansing and make enough money to move to California. DREAM — To become a rock star, meet Peter Frampton and be rich. ACTIVITIES — Pep Pals 9. 10. 11, 12; Softball 12; Volleyball 12. Mike Frommann NICKNAME — Miguel FUTURE PLANS — To attend at least two years of college and work my dad's farm DREAM — To become a good mechanic and own my own garage ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Basketball 9. 10; Baseball 9.10.11.12; Snowcoming Court 10. Dave Geren NICKNAME — Rosy MARK OF I.D. — Red Cheeks on the face, soft hair FUTURE PLANS — To become an internationally known musician. DREAM — To settle down with a brilliant woman, and my band in the mountains. ACTIVITIES — Select Choir 10.11.12; Band 9.10. 25 Rhonda K. Garth NICKNAME — Rhon MARK OF I D. — Southern accent FUTURE PLANS — To move to Florida and go to college DREAM — To have a career and to travel around the world. Susan Gibbs NICKNAME — Gibbell FUTURE PLANS — To move to California with Tonia and be beach bums. DREAM — To marry a rich guy and have him leave me all his money in his will. ACTIVITIES —Choir 10.12; Musical 10. Tonia Giddings NICKNAME —Toni FUTURE PLANS — To move to California with Sue and be beach bums. DREAM — To become rich and marry Dave. ACTIVITIES —Choir 11. 12. Barbara L. Glidden NICKNAME — Barbie Doll MARK OF I.D. — My rings and Jay FUTURE PLANS — To become an executive secretary, work for a big company, get married and make my dream come true DREAM — To live in a beach house on one of the islands with my “mark of I D.!” ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 11. 12; Choir 9; Camera Club 10, 11; Homecoming Committee 12; Yearbook 12; Newspaper 12; Cheerleading 12. Karen Grabowski NICKNAME — Grub. Louise MARK OF I D. — Talking a lot without saying anything. FUTURE PLANS — To attend Michigan State University for four years. DREAM — To learn how to speak French fluently and to spend some time in France. ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10, 11; French Club 11, 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Pep Pal 12. Theresa Gunnell 26 Linda Marie Hanson NICKNAME — Lin. Lindy. Linny MARK OF I D. — My curly locks and my black '‘ballerina” shoes. FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and venture into the business world. DREAM — To live someplace where the temperature outdoors generally does not reach below that of the average refrigerator. ACTIVITIES — Class Officer 12; National Honor Society 11. 12; French Club 11. 12; Camera Club 11. 12; Pep Pal 10. 12; Homecoming Court 11; School Play 9; Homecoming Committee 11. 12; Snowcoming Committee 11.12. Debbie Hastings Lucinda Hayward NICKNAME — Cindy FUTURE PLANS — To own my own restaurant. DREAM — To travel around the world Susan Hayward FUTURE PLANS — To go to college. ACTIVITIES — French Club 11. Connie Hopper Sherrie Lynn Hunt MARK OF I.D. — My son Benjamin. FUTURE PLANS — To succeed in making my dream come true. DREAM — To get married, live in a house with a big kitchen, an open staircase like the Barkleys, a step down living room and have a dozen children. ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 11. 12; Cheerleading 9. 10. 11; Homecoming Court 9; Bowling 10. 11; Class Treasurer 9; Class Secretary 10. 11; Student Council 9. 10; Parent-Student Advisory Committee 10. 27 Karina Kerby NICKNAME — Kerb MARK OF I D. — John Youngs FUTURE PLANS — To attend Parsons Business School and get my diploma as a legal secretary, to become a stewardess for a good paying airline, to someday get married, have a couple of kids, be a good mother, and grow up to be as happy as I am now. DREAM — To become one of the richest women in the world and live in the mountains. Most of all. marry the man of my dreams and live happily ever after ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 10; Girls Track 11. 12; Homecoming Court 12; Pep Pal 12; Ski Club 12. Rene Kimble Alvin King Scott M. Kirklin NICKNAME —Red. Kirky MARK OF I.D. — 68 Plymouth FUTURE PLANS — Four years at WMU or Nazareth and then Med School at U. of M. or Michigan State. DREAM — To live on a 70 foot sailboat, to be a doctor. ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10.11. 12; Cross Country Mgr. 9. 10. 11. 12; Track Manager 9. 10, 11. 12; Band Vice President 12. Lori Klepper Mary Koss NICKNAME — Mar MARK OF I.D. —Telling bad jokes FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and to someday get married and have a family of my own. DREAM — To go Colorado, Utah, California, and Hawaii, and to meet John Denver, Barry Manilow. and The Osmonds. ACTIVITIES — Bowling Club 10. 11; Volleyball 11.12; Softball 12; Spanish Club 12; Stat Keeper for Girl's Basketball 11. 28 Jeff Kovacic NICKNAME — Kovacic FUTURE PLANS — To be a paramedic DREAM — To have my goals fulfilled ACTIVITIES —Football Chris Kuchenreuther NICKNAME — Kook. Kooky MARK OF I D. — My little orange Fiat FUTURE PLANS — To graduate from college, get a high paying job and drive a jaguar. DREAM — To marry a very, very beautiful young lady, and live in the Florida Keys in a big beautiful house on the beach ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 12; Track 11. 12; Ski Club 12. John R. Kucinich NICKNAME — Kuc. J. K.. Koosenich MARK OF I D — moo-cows FUTURE PLANS —College DREAM — To make my mark in the world and be content with whatever I do. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9, 10.12; Baseball 9. 10.11. 12; Homecoming Court 11; Class Officer 9, 10. 11; French Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12. Marcia L. Lane NICKNAME — Mush MARK OF I.D. — Long hair FUTURE PLANS — To study Japanese at a U.S. college. then study in Tokoyo for a year. DREAM — To live in an A-frame house in Alaska with my lumberjack husband, sheepdog and kids, and have Hideki come to supper. ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 10, 11, 12; Track 11,12; Spanish Club 12. % I ■ Maureen Dee Lanning NICKNAME — Mitzy FUTURE PLANS — To marry Scott and live in Colorado. DREAM — To live in France and travel around the world. ACTIVITIES —Choir 9.10.12. Gary Laws NICKNAME — Gare MARK OF I D — Z-28 FUTURE PLANS — To join the Marines, go to college and move to Hawaii DREAM — To become a millionaire. 29 Troy Lennen NICKNAME — Troy-boy. Disco Travolta MARK OF I D — Dancing FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and study law or education. DREAM — To be successful in life. ACTIVITIES — Golf 9. 10. 11; Track 9. 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 11,12; Jazz Dance Club 12; French Club 11,12. Tharon Livingston NICKNAME — Thornton MARK OF I D — Name FUTURE PLANS — To work for a few years and then start a construction business DREAM — To become a multi-millionaire. ACTIVITIES — Baseball 11,12. Robert E. Lohrberg NICKNAME — Globe head. Disco. FUTURE PLANS — To find a good paying job. go to KVCC part time, meet the right girl, get married, to succeed in anything I do. and enjoy life until its end. DREAM — To succeed in anything I do and to enjoy life. ACTIVITIES — Concert Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Marching Band 9. 10. 11, 12; Pep Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Jazz Band 12; Frisbee Club 11 Sharri MacCartney NICKNAME — Sher bear. Sharibee MARK OF I.D. — Lefthandedness. lack of height. FUTURE PLANS — To fulfill God's plan for my life. Attend college and major in Psychology. DREAM — To go to Japan. To grow. ACTIVITIES — Class Officer 9; School Play 9; Newspaper 9; Yearbook 9; Homecoming Committee 10.11.12; Pep Pal 10, 11. 12; Prom Committee 11; Snowcoming Committee 11. 12; Choir Officer 11. 12; Statkeeper (BB) 9. 10. 11. 12; Select Choir 9. 10. 11. 12; Basic Choir 12; Musical 9. 10. 11. 12; Forensics 12; National Honor Society 12. Todd Mastenbrook Randy McCarthy NICKNAME — Big Red MARK OF I.D.— Red Hair FUTURE PLANS — College and some professional career DREAM — To find an alternate source of energy. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12; Cross Country 11; Baseball 9. Track 10; Football 9.10; National Honor Society 11, 12; French Club 11; Band 9, 10. 11, 12; Jazz Band 12. 30 Melissa McDannell NICKNAME — Missy MARK OF I.D. — Smelling David’s aftershave, my Bowl More Lanes jacket. FUTURE PLANS — To work and maybe go on to school. DREAM — To be in a valley in Scotland and hear the bagpipes on a distant hill. ACTIVITIES — Choir 10,11.12. Jim McLarty Kevin McMann NICKNAME — Kev MARK OF I D. — Varying shades of hair color. FUTURE PLANS — To tour with Up with people in 1981 -82 traveling cast; College, travel and fame. DREAM — To be a dancer in New York, then on to Hollywood to do movies. ACTIVITIES — Select Choir 9. 10. 11. 12; Musical 9. 10. 11. 12; Play 9; Jazz Dance Club 12; Forensics 12; Ski Club 11; Drama Club 9. Andrew J. Meulman NICKNAME —Andy FUTURE PLANS — To go into the Navy and work with computers. t DREAM — To live in a big house and have lots of money. ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10,11.12. Mark Mohney Randy Ray Mohney NICKNAME — Gooney FUTURE PLANS — To work and to have a lot of fun. DREAM — To be wealthy and to live a full, happy life. ACTIVITIES —Football 9. 31 Mark F. Monk NICKNAME — Disco Monk. M M. Skunk. MARK OF I.D. — Disco, Key chain. FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, work for. and eventually own a movie company. DREAM — To be rich, and own a house that is built into the side of a cliff, overlooking a lake in Colorado. ACTIVITIES — Snowcoming Committee 11. 12; Homecoming Committee 11, 12; Dance Club 12; Concert. Marching, and Pep Bands; Jazz Band 12; Select Choir 12; Ski Club 11,12; Frisbee Club 11,12; Musical 12. Debra Ann Moon NICKNAME — Mooner MARK OF I.D.— My laugh FUTURE PLANS — To graduate, and to go into Secretarial Business, or Business Administration, then settle down with a nice guy. DREAM — To become a millionaire and live in a big house with maids taking care of my kids. ACTIVITIES — Girls Basketball 11,12; Softball 11,12; Ski Club 11. 12; Drum Major 12; Pep Pal 10, 11. 12; Band 9.10.11,12. Connie Lee Morrow MARK OF I.D. — Chuck Hunt FUTURE PLANS — To get married to Chuck, travel a little, go to Spain, build a house in Virginia, raise a family, and take some classes at a college. DREAM — To have a beautiful home in Virginia and live comfortably and have three children but not for at least four and a half years. ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 12; Spanish Club 12. Dan Nash MARK OF I. D.—short FUTURE PLANS — Go to school and study communications. DREAM — To see a more peaceful world in which to live. ACTIVITIES — Frisbee Club 11,12; Football Manager 11; Forensics 12. Richard William Nederhoed NICKNAME — Bro. Rich, Cat Killer. MARK OF I.D. — Super Scout FUTURE PLANS — College, then make the bucks. DREAM — To be an electrical engineer with my dream house. ACTIVITIES — Junior Class Treasurer — 11; Prom Committee 12. David Neal Newhouse Jr. NICKNAME — Spook, outhouse. MARK OF I.D. —Toilet paper FUTURE PLANS — Become a draftsman and build my own house. DREAM — To run in the Boston Marathon under two hours and thirty minutes. ACTIVITIES — Cross Country 9,10.11, 12; Basketball 9,10; Track 9,10,11.12. 32 Gary Nitz NICKNAME — Gerald. Clouseau, Rubber Shoulder MARK OF I.D. — Technicolor Suspenders, work boots FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and become a civil engineer, then get married and have kids. DREAM — To journey through space faster than the speed of light with ten of my best friends. ACTIVITIES — Band 9. 10. 11; Pep Band 10. 11; Jazz Dance Club 12; Class Officer 12. Tadahiro Okada NICKNAME — Hiro MARK OF I.D. — English-Japanese and Japanese-English Dictionary FUTURE PLANS — To go to college in Japan or the USA. and work in a zoo. DREAM — To build the biggest zoo in the world. ACTIVITIES — Exchange Student 12. Kayako Omori NICKNAME —Kay MARK OF I.D. — Black hair, dark brown eyes, dark skin.. . FUTURE PLANS — To return to Japan and go to college DREAM — To live in the U S. and to have long legs. ACTIVITIES — Select Choir 12; Musical 12; Pep Pal 12; Exchange Student 12; Homecoming Committee 12; Snowcoming Committee 12. Scott Parrish MARK OF I.D. — Cowboy hat and chewing tobacco. FUTURE PLANS —work DREAM — To become a rich architect. ACTIVITIES —Football 10. Mark Peebles Joe Pendowski NICKNAME — Pendo FUTURE PLANS — To attend a two year college and then work for three more years before I retire. DREAM — To inherit a million dollars and never have to work a day in my life. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9. 10. 12; Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9. 10; Track 11; Snowcoming Court 9; Homecoming Court 12. 33 Teresa Perry NICKNAME —T. P . Tracy FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, to live in Kentucky or Colorado, and to get married and to have kids. DREAM — To make a million dollars tax free before I am 30 years old and to own ranches in Kentucky and Colorado ACTIVITIES — Bowling Club 9. 10. 11; Spanish Club 12; Camera Club 12. Daniel Edward Pylar NICKNAME — Dan MARK OF I D. — Thick chain attached to oversize wallet. FUTURE PLANS — To graduate, go on to college and get a job after college DREAM — To be successful and live comfortably the rest of my life. Scott Quinn NICKNAME —Chuck MARK OF I D. — untied shoes FUTURE PLANS — To go to trade school and become a certified plumber DREAM — To own my own company, retire at 35. and live in Colorado. ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9. 10. 12. Bob Randall NICKNAME — Herm MARK OF I D. — 369-76-8390 FUTURE PLANS — To further my education and work hard to retire early. DREAM — To play professional baseball and establish myself as a fine player, then enter the free agent draft and sign the first billion dollar contract. ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9. 10. 11,12; Basketball 9.10,12; Yearbook 12. Karen Ringler NICKNAME —Kar MARK OFI.D. — Curly Hair FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and study to become a physical therapist. DREAM — To have a successful career and marriage and to travel all around the world. ACTIVITIES — Track 9. 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 11. 12; Spanish Club 12; Jazz Dance Club 12. Karen Roche t 34 Debra Lynn Rodebaugh NICKNAME — Roady MARK OF I D. — wet curly hair FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, own a farm house with lots of horses, have a printing shop, get married and be happy DREAM — To have a cabin in Colorado on a lake, have lots of money and have my brother be able to walk again. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 10; Softball 9. 12; Volleyball 9,10. Michael J. Ryan NICKNAME —Mike. Mikey MARK OF I D. — Smile. Rainbow suspenders FUTURE PLANS — Four years of college, to become a certified public accountant, settle down and raise a family. DREAM — Financial security and a happy life. ACTIVITIES — Football 9; Class Officer 9. 10. 11; Bowling Club 10; National Honor Society 12. Don W. Saidla NICKNAME — Pip MARK OF I D. — Untied Shoes FUTURE PLANS — To go to a training school and become a contractor. DREAM — To get married, have two kids, build my own house, and be my own boss in construction. ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Basketball 9. 10. 11,12; Homecoming Court 9. Ryan Sch lee Lucene Sharp NICKNAME — Lucy MARK OF I.D. — Birthmark on neck FUTURE PLANS — To move out west and get married. DREAM — To be successful in whatever I do. Dianne Shuster NICKNAME —Di. Shoe MARK OF I D. — My ability to debate. Blond hair. FUTURE PLANS — To make my dream come true. DREAM — To marry Rob. have a house in the country to raise my family in. have a good job. to live my life with the Lord's guidance. ACTIVITIES —Pep Pal 10. 35 Peggy Simonds Brian Stephayn NICKNAME — Big Bri. Ichabod Crane MARK OF I.D. — Curly red hair. Tal (6'3 ) FUTURE PLANS — To become a computer systems designer, and make a breakthrough in computer design. DREAM — To go to the Olympics as an 880 runner and to run the Boston Marathon in under two hours, thirty minutes. ACTIVITIES — Cross Country 9,10.11,12; Basketball 10; Track 9.10.12. Monte Stratton NICKNAME — Tex. Captain MARK OF I D. — Stetson cowboy hat and my horse printed vest. FUTURE PLANS — To go into electronics, computer programming, and big business management, to design an electronic circuit, and become wealthy. DREAM — To become well known throughout the world and to become the richest man in the world. Ken Sullivan NICKNAME — Kenny Pooh MARK OF I.D. — The constant companionship of Teri. FUTURE PLANS — To become a computer technician, support my wife and kids well, live in the Colorado mountains and to have a recording studio to record the songs I've written. DREAM — To become a professional bass player and singer; then tour the U S. and Europe performing concerts for audiences of 800.000 people or more. ACTIVITIES — Select choir 9. 10. 11. 12; Musical 9. 10.11.12. Lori Lee Swift NICKNAME — Shortie. Poo-poo. FUTURE PLANS — To go to college for four years and eventually go into business for myself. DREAM — To own a ranch with a hundred horses in Colorado, get married to my special guy, and live a long happy life. ACTIVITIES — Camera Club 11.12; Select Choir 9.10. 11,12; Musical 9. 10. 11, 12; Homecoming Committee 12; Snowcoming Committee 10.12; Pep Pal 12. Mark Thompson NICKNAME — Ricky Baby. E-4 MARK OF I.D. — my laugh. B.-Belly FUTURE PLANS — To go to a technical college, be a draftsman, or go into journalism. DREAM — To manage or coach for a basketball team. ACTIVITIES — Baseball 10.11.12. 36 Kevin Thrasher NICKNAME — Thras FUTURE PLANS — To get married and have a good job being a builder DREAM — To go in the navy and be a builder. ACTIVITIES — Football manager 9 Andy Tinsley NICKNAME — Drew MARK OF I D —Co. Blindness FUTURE PLANS — To go to college, study business management, and make lots of money DREAM — To become wealthy, live in a big house and be able to buy anything I want, and someday be able to coach a football team. ACTIVITIES — Football 9. 10. 11, 12; Basketball 9; Track 9.10. 11. 12; Weight Training 10. 11. Brenda Triestram NICKNAME — Bren. Ben FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and become an accountant DREAM — To get rich and live in the country. ACTIVITIES — Basic Choir 9. 10; Select Choir 10. 11, 12; Ski Club 11,12; Musical 10,11.12. Kenneth Bernard Valance NICKNAME — Ken FUTURE PLANS — To go to college after I graduate and get a great job. DREAM — To have a large sum of money, travel and be happy Roger Alan Van NICKNAME — Roger the Dodger MARK OF I D. — Blue Jeans and Tennis Shoes FUTURE PLANS — To go to college DREAM — To become a big ten football coach. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9; Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Track 9.10, 11.12; Ski Club 11. 12. Kevin VanDyke 37 Mike VanNus ACTIVITIES — Forensics 11,12; French Club 12. Chris Vera MARK OF I.D. — Short and Lazy FUTURE PLANS — To do nothing for a year, then go to college and study computer programming. DREAM — To become rich enough so that I can do anything I want ACTIVITIES —JV Football 10. Erin JC VerHoeven FUTURE PLANS — To teach physical education. DREAM — To attend college and live in the USA. ACTIVITIES — Football 12. Basketball 12; Dutch Exchange Student 12. Sandy Warr MARK OF I D. — Red hair and freckles FUTURE PLANS — To work and depend on myself DREAM — To own a Z-28. ACTIVITIES — Basic Choir 9. 10, 11; Select Choir 11. Volleyball 10. Connie Wegeler NICKNAME — Constanza MARK OF I D. — Long hair, being Italian! FUTURE PLANS — To visit Italy, become a secretary and get married DREAM — To meet Sylvester Stallone, and Burt Reynolds. marry my special guy and live happily forever ACTIVITIES — Band 9, 10; Class Officer 9. 10; Cheerleader 9.10.11. 12; Pep Pal 11. 12; Softball 10,11,12; Spanish Club 12; Homecoming Court 10. 12; Homecoming Committee 12. Jeff Whipple NICKNAME —Whip MARK OF I D. — The big blue beast FUTURE PLANS — To go to technical school and become a diesel mechanic. DREAM — To be rich and famous. ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10,11.12; Ski Club 11,12; Track 11,12. 38 Robin Wilcox NICKNAME —Wobble MARK OF I D. — My laugh. Delton FUTURE PLANS — To get a job and a place of my own. become financially secure and get married DREAM — To live with my man on a horse ranch in Texas ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9.12; Track 11; Yearbook 12; Pep Pal 11.12. Kevin Wolff FUTURE PLANS — To get a degree in architecture. DREAM — To work a few hours a week and have the rest of the time for fun. James C. Wooden Jr. NICKNAME —Jim MARK OF I D. — That reminds me of a joke! FUTURE PLANS — To become an electrical engineer, marry Tonya, have two children, and live in the suburbs in a warm place DREAM — To be a rock star and make lots of money. Michael Bannigan Worline NICKNAME — Bannigan MARK OF I D. — Record for most suspensions in 1 year FUTURE PLANS — Four years in Navy, eight years in Medical school. DREAM — To live on a deserted island and live out my fantasies ACTIVITIES — Golf. Track. JV Football. Jazz Band. Varsity Club Russell Jay Young NICKNAME — Russ FUTURE PLANS — To make lots of money and go to a small college. DREAM — To live for a long time, have fun. move out west, and marry Loni Anderson. ACTIVITIES — Football 9.10; Track 9.10,11.12. John Youngs NICKNAME — Bugsy. J. Y. MARK OF I D. — Karina Kerby FUTURE PLANS — To go to an aeronautical university, to become a commercial pilot, get married and live happily ever after. DREAM — To become filthy rich and be happily married. ACTIVITIES — Cross Country 10.11.12; Track 10. 11. 12; Snowcoming Court 10; Homecoming Court 12. 39 sharing special moments with special people? the day you had a real inspiration? checking out the library? 40 wondering how soon the creek would thaw? 41 . . . the new addition? . . the pickle factory? 42 the excitement of Homecoming? going crazy on Fridays? feeling lost your first day here? 43 • 44 1. David Newhouse 1. Joe Bower 2. Kevin Thrasher 2. Mark Bramble 3. Karen Rmgler 3. Don Saidla 4 Marcia Lane 4 Mike VanNus 5. Tony Ellis 5. Karen Roche 6 Lome Ellis 6 Chris Babbitt 7. Brenda Triestram 7. Ken Forden 8. Debbie Moon 8 Cherri Cowley 9. Rich Nodorhod 9 Robin Chopp 10. Scott Kirklin 10. Sherri MacCarthy 11. Annette Dragevich 11. Bob Randall 12. Roger Van 12. Randy Mohney 13. Lori Dailey 13. Peggy James 14. Jim Worden 15. Jodie Derhammer 45 46 1. Teresa Crawford 2 Missy McDannel 3. Kelly Bowman 4. Lori Swift 5. Julie Frielink 6 Robert Lohrberg 7. Linda Hanson 8. Karina Kerby 9. Chris Vera 10 Mike Frommann 11 Claude Cummings 12. Judy Boop 13. Kevin McMann 14. Robin Wilcox 1 Karen Dearth 2. Jim McLarty 3 Joe Pendowski 4. Dan Pylar 5. Kathy Baker 6 Dianne Shuster 7. Connie Morrow 8. John Kucmich 9 Mark Peebles 10 Mike Worline 11 Sue Hayward 12. Susan Gibbs 11 12 1. Russ Young 2 Tonia Giddings 3. Deb Farris 4 Mark Thompson 5 Tharon Livingston 6 Ken Sullivan 7 Anne Dragicevich 8. Cindy Hayward 9 Peggy Simonds 10 Molly Adams 11. Karen Grabowski 12. Monte Stratton 13. Scott Parrish 14. Brian Stephayn 15. Michelle Ewald 16. Connie Wegeler 17. Barb Glidden 18. Denise Duncan 19. Tadahiro Okada 48 onoz± 49 i PRpcqintjni0r(lWould Like ,0 Leave Their IMPRESSION in the Yearbook Goodbye doesn’t mean forever. . . It’s only for a while, And even in my darkest hour, the times we’ve had can always make me smile .. . Can you feel it? Something deep inside that won’t let go? And leaving now is oh so hard I know, 'Cause the times we had were special and the dreams we had come true? But you know we’d spend them over again To see how much we grew — Once we saw a rainbow Shining in the sky like it could sing. We thought it was more beautiful than anything, We wanted it for our very own But we knew we could not have it, But we knew that it would be back someday To take us away — You know we don't want to leave now, But we all have to live life as it goes on, And the time that we’re apart will seem so ever long But we will meet again someday Don’t you know we will? And even though some time is passed Our love will always last Goodbye doesn't mean forever. . . Because we are together always In our hearts .. . — Deb Farris 52 President — Pat Bower Vice President — Karen Reilly Secretary— Selina Dominguez Treasurer — Kim VanDyke Trustee — Shelly Heacock CLASS OF 1981 The Junior Class was very involved throughout this year. Our major tund raiser, the magazine drive, was very successful. We not only reached our goal, but went over it. Other money raising projects included were the winter basketball concession stand, T-shirt sales, basketball raffles, and dances. The Junior Class was also involved in other projects. One of these was the Junior float, which was put together at Mr. Heacock’s , Wolverine coach. This year’s float took second place, and was shown and judged on Homecoming game night along with the others. Finally, our major and biggest project of the year was organizing the Junior-Senior Prom. This meant having to set up the KVCC ballroom, finding a band, buying prom favors, and selling tickets. A special thanks should be given to our sponsors, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Ray, and Mr. Throop, for their time and effort in helping make this a successful year. Officers included Pat Bower, President; Karen Reilly, Vice President; Selina Dominguez, Treasurer; Kim Van Dyke, Secretary; and Shelly Heacock, Trustee 53 Felicia Adams Mike Aerme Rick Aleksich Pat Alford Roxanne Algar Karen Anderson Mark Avard Maria Babbitt Sharon Bell Annette Bloom Joe Bloomfield N Brenda Liz Bowman Boyer Bob Braybrooks Kevin Canney Dana Cavner Brian Charles Mike Brisky Rhonda Brown Debbie Brown Kevin Brown 54 Neal Jody Debbie Sue Dearth DeDoes Deen DeSchot Debb Don Darcie Gary Debbie Geering Giddings Goette Goodman Granger 55 Shelly Mark Heacock Heidel Terri Guilford Robert Gustafson Cyril Hageman v Kathy Hall Shoni Hamlin Todd Hillman Tony Hillman Troy Hillman Michele Holliday Ron Holliday Ml Steve Hubbell Cheryl Hunt Mary Jo Don Chip Lynden Hyde Jones Jones Kirk Lisa Kirklin Melinda Tammy Kitzmiller Knipfel Wendy Kooyers Julie Koster Lance Lingg Charise Logan Sue Love 56 Brian Mack Janie Martin Scott Mastenbrook Colleen McKenzie John McKenzie Debbie Nard Terry Niederbaumer Greg Pendowski Mike Revore Sandy Olson Jan Pioch Ray Owsiany Janice Polderman Pat Papesh Karen Reilly Dan Kevin Ruzick Sackett Sonja Selonke Tim Rix Rhonda Saxton Brian Barbie Saidla Saunders Chris Riddle 57 i 1 Pat Shank Allen Shore Keith Sherman Brad Kelly Paul Simonds Smith Smith Mike Sokolowski Ron Strong Steve Ullrey Kim Tammy Tony VanDyke VanEngen Veldt Alicia Stanley Scott Taylor Ron Thompson Sue Toxopeus Carrie Rusty Spangler Staftord 58 Julie Mark Ed Glenda Kim Dean Lisa Visscher Watson Weber Welch Weston White Williams Lisa Wright Ken Zabavski Linda Wilson Missy Wolff Bruce Wood Terry Allen Robert Allerman Tina Call Rick Carl Ted Edgerly Penny Henschke Connie Hopper Mark Knowlton Not Pictured Matt Leathers Jamie Melson Mike Reynolds Ed Ruzick Tim Scott Jody Sherman Jamie Simpson 59 President — Jeff Kuipers Vice President — Chris Avard Secretary — Faith Thompson Treasurer — Donna Meisling Trustee — Terri Harrison CLASS OF 1982 This year's Sophomore class officers consist of: PRESIDENT — JEFF KUIPERS, VICE PRESIDENT — CHRIS AVARD, SECRETARY — FAITH THOMPSON, Treasurer — DONNA MEISLING, and TRUSTEE — TERRI HARRISON. Our advisor this year is MR. HALL. We would like to thank him for all the time, patience, and help he has contributed. In the float competition, the theme was “Decades; we chose the future. The float was constructed at the SLONE residence, to give us third place. This year we have organized candy sales, a dance, sold roses for Valentines day, and many other money making projects. Our main goal this year was to build up our treasury for future years. 61 Mark Abernathy Benn Adams Mark Aernie Wilbur Ampey Sue Anderson Brian Eric Anspaugh Antisdale David Ashbrook Cathy Jerry Austin Austin Chris Avard Ted Beutler Mark Boven Scott Blowers Jennie Blum Rich Brooks Judy Bramble Anita Boynton Eric Brunden Kathy Budzinski Jennifer Chodos Sheryl Christensen Linda Crawford Tim Culbertson Bob Dailey 62 Jeff Sue Ron Duffield Eckler Eldred Nancy Ewert Dale Fey Bryon Fey Roy Forden Ron Foster Grant Frielink John Gabb Joann Grabowski David Granger 63 Terri Harrison John Hecker Kevin Hart Andy Heib Rick Hiemstra Ann Hiscock Teresa Holman David Hopkins Barb Howse Jackie Hurst 4 Jill Johnson Jerry Kovacic Debbie Kison Angela Kiser Donna Jones Troy Johnson Pam Johnson Martin Jeff Kovacic Kuipers Terry Lenin Dawn Lohrberg Tim Lord Curtis Mack Brad Maxam 64 Tammy Donna Vicky Mead Meisling Mengel Jody McLemore Annette Ron Diane April Meyer Miller Montague Moon Dale Tammy Craig Matt Moon Muntinq Nadrisik Nash Beverly Jeff Jim Andy Nederhood Newhouse Nezamis Nicks 65 Liz Robin Bob Judy Kate Ranney Paterson Reynolds Richmond Riddle Brenda David Todd Katie Jett Shaun Robert Riggs Rodebaugh Rothi Saunders Schipper Schlee Schultz 66 Buddy Smith Eric Smith Debbie Snow Jo Ann Steadmon Matt Kim Faith Susan Lynda Allison Jim Stevens Sullivan Thompson Thompson Thompkins Topham Turner Bruce John Barb Weathers Weber Weddington Mike Williams Steve Williams Dirk Weeldreyer Kelly Welch Steve Wetters Billy Williams Lisa Williams 67 Lori Young Bill Wittliff Todd Wolthuis Julie Woodard Not Pictured David Baker Rick Beilis Jim Cassada Laura Collins Patti Combs Bob Combs Anthony Correll Joanne Criste Rich Derhammer Melanie Lane Mike Moriarty Roger O'Neill Terry Purk President — Dave Peters Vice President — Teresa Dragicevich Secretary — Stephanie Foster Treasurer — Michelle Bowman Trustee — Don Straube CLASS OF 1983 Although we are only Freshmen, we were very successful in the Homecoming float competition. We tied for second place with the Juniors which hasn't been done in a long time at Mattawan. We worked very hard on the float and we are all proud. The float, which was built at the Dophiede residence. Our Freshman class officers consist of: PRESIDENT — DAVID PETERS, VICE PRESIDENT — MICHELLE BOWMAN, SECRETARY — STEPHANIE FOSTER, TREASURER — TERESA DRAGICEVICH, TRUSTEE — DON STRAUBE, and our advisor, MRS. COOPER. Look for many big things to come from the class of '83. 69 Deane Rodney Joe Mark Sue Ayala Colleen Admas Agusteil Alexander Anderson Anderson Carmen Barratt David Cindy Emerson Beeke Bloom Bloomfield Matt Chris Michelle Eleanor Borgens Bower Bowman Boyer Bruce David Kurt Bradford Brooks Brown Stephanie Mary Jane Amy Bryer Canney Cashen Kevin Charles Victor Chopp Michelle Christensen Angela Cook Mary Copenhaver Tom Cox Lisa Crawford 70 Pam Tonda Stephanie Laura Duncan Ellis Foster Gallup Linda Garfield Scott Goodman Tim Gordon Sue Grabowski Karen Gunderson David Gunnell Ed Harrington Wanda Jim Tammy Don Frank Harrold Haynes Henderson Hilbert Hiles Debbie Hippensteel Lisa Hizer Anthony Hoehn Don Hunt Dick Hutchenson 71 Paula Merle Karl Kip Terry Marcie Geroge Johnson Jones Kazeks Kerby King Kirk Kobreek Chris Bart Peggy Mark Ann Scott Jim Kovach Kovacic Lamb Lane Lanning Larkin Letto Jerry Lingg Tom Little John Manning Jacqueline Mannon Kelli McKenzie Bob McLarty Zena McLemore Kathi Melchi Sandy Morrow Jim Montgomery Mike Mortensen 72 Vickie Nard Don Pate Kim Rav Jeff Oakley Steve Osborn Ted Otten Lisa Papierz Elise Polderman Theresa Rix Tim Lynne Nash Nessel David Peters Jeff Reinbold Mike Pineau J Todd Reits Denise Roberts Dick Roberts Mike Rose Chris Rothi Renee Sackett Rita Sanchez Kevin Schafer Tim Schafer 73 Dorothy Marie Cindy Sharp Sherman Siebel Ellen Vera Eric Vito Annette Watson Bob Wearmouth Keith Thrasher 74 Not Pictured Lowell Ambs Bob Bylsma Eric Christensen April Collins Brian Doest Brigette Hiestand David LeRoy Thurman McQuien Tony Meulman Steve Morrow LouAnn O'Neill Juliene Rice Margaret Roberts John Sirk Tom Vaughn Harold Whitehead Denise Williams Jim Williams Kris Williams Rick Becky Ron Paula Troy Lisa Scott Carl Fullmer Holliday Johnson Johnson Kirklin Larkin Susie Roberts Kate Riddle Rhonda Reilly Mike Reynolds Thurman McQuien Steve Morrow Jody McLemore Ed Weber Rick VerSluis Allen Valence Barb Stratton Sheila Spencer Jodie Sherman Mike Shank 76 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS PUBLICATIONS BRINGS Front Row: Steve Hubbell. Debb Geering. Tom Ambs Second Row: Debbie Farris. Robin Wilcox. Karen Dearth. Patti Shank. Colleen McKenzie. Third Row Bob Randall. Shelley Heacock, Lisa Kirklin. Cheryl Hunt, Jan Pioch. Barb Glidden Not Pictured: Neal Dearth Yearbook Editor: Cheryl Hunt Newspaper Editor: Julie Kostr 78 YOU ALL THE NEWS! Barb Glidden, Club Editor, busy at work typing the newspaper Putting it all together. Bob Randall, Sports Editor Mr. Goodwyn, our advisor. 79 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row: Karen Grabowski. Kathy Baker. Lorrie Ellis. Linda Hanson Second Row: Mrs. Kingdon, John Kucinich. Randy McCarthy. Tony Ellis. Mrs. Van. Qualifications for membership in the Mattawan Chapter of the National Honor Society are grade point average of 3.5 for juniors and 3.4 for seniors; association with at least three organizations of school, community, and or church; and an eighty-five percent evaluation by the high school faculty on the basis of Character. Leadership, and Service. Members of the junior class who have achieved the required grade point average at the end of the first semester may apply for membership. Any senior who has just reached the proper grade point average at the end of the first semester may also apply. Senior members install new members into the organization and junior members act as Honor Guard for grau-dation ceremonies. Mrs. Kingdon and Mrs. Van, National Honor Society Sponsors 80 FRENCH CLUB Front Row: Miss Evans — Advisor, Denise Duncan — Treasurer. Mike VanNus — President, Linda Hanson — Secretary Second Row: Carmon Curton. Alison Topham, Annette Bloom. Karen Dearth. Karen Reilly. Doreen Pylar Third Row Jody Dedoes. Steve Hubbell. Karen Grabowski. Troy Lennen. Lorrie Ellis. Kathy Baker. Annette Meyer. John Kucinich Not Pictured: Teri Guilford — Vice President. Neal Dearth. Penny Henschke. Liz Ronney SPANISH CLUB Front Row Connie Wogler — President. Melinda Kitzmiller — Vice-President. Selina Dominguez. JoAnn Grabowski — Secretary Second Row Miss Evans — Advisor. Debbie Farris. Linda Boven. Barbara Stratton. Karen Ringler. Teresa Perry. Mary Koss Not Pictured Marcia Lane. Connie Morrow. Linda Crawford 81 Flutes Lisa Kirklin Molly Adams Ann Hiscock Lisa Williams April Moon Karen Dearth Oboes Vicki Strong Ann Sly Clarinets Julie Koster Judy Boop Faith Thompson Debra Moon Sonja Selonke George Kobreek Bass Clarinet Teresa Holman Bassoons David Duffield Maria Babbitt Alto Saxophones Brenda Bowman Krid Williams Baritone Saxophone Chris Babbitt Coronets Deb Farris Mark Boven Jeff Duffield Eric Vito Dawn Lohrberg French Horn Becky Fulmer Stanley Bell Trombones Mark Monk Greg Overton Scott Blowers Kevin Sackett Bass Trombone Robert Lohrberg Baritones Jerry Austin Lance Lingg Ron Strong Tubas Randy McCarthy Linda Boven Percussion Dirk Weeldryer Scott Kirklin Ted Beutler Andy Nicks Dave Sparks Benn Adams 82 Seniors — Front Row Molly Adams. Debbie Moon. Judy Boop Second Row: Karen Dearth. Randy McCarthy. Scott Kirklin. Dave Duffield. Chris Babbitt. Robert Lohrberg. Mark Monk. Debbie Farris. Color Guard: Lisa Kirklin. Molly Adams. April Moon. Faith Thompson. Sonja Selonke. Nancy Ewert. Ann Hiscock. Lisa Williams. Maria Babbitt. Judy Boop. Theresa Holman Not Pictured: Julie Koster Jazz Band — Front Row Linda Boven. Vicki Strong. Lisa Kirklin. Brenda Bowman. Andy Nicks. Ted Beutler. Kevin Sackett Second Row Becky Fullmer. Randy McCarthy. Chris Babbitt. Chris Williams. George Kobreek. Dawn Lohrberg. Eric Veto. Robert Lohrberg. Greg Over-ton. Mark Monk. Scott Blowers Not Pictured Molly Adams. Julie Koster 83 SELECT CHOIR a t t a w a n a k e s Deane Adams. Steve Betteley. Brenda Bowman. Kevin Charles. Nancy Ewert. David Geren. Teresa Guilford. Karen Gunderson. Cyril Hageman. Kathy Hall. Chuck Hutchison. Chip Jones. Sham MacCartny. Janie Martin. Todd Mastenbrook. Kevin McMann. Mark Mohney. Mark Monk. Cindy Puzevic. Ken Sullivan. Lori Swift. Brenda Triestram. Annette VanEngen. Laura Veldt. Lori Young. Pam Schuen. Kayako Omori e a u t u I u s I C I ■ BASIC CHOIR Roxanne Alger. Michelle Arnott. Chris Avard. Sharon Bell. Jennie Blum. Julia Bowen. Anita Boynton. Michelle Christensen. Tim Culbertson. Mindy Drummond. Sue Gibbs. Toma Giddings. David Hopkins. Lynden Kirk, Mitzy Lanmng. Curt Mack, Missy McDannel. Tammy Mead. Vicky Mengel. Steve Morrow. Vickie Nard. Bev Nederhood. Jeff Newhouse. Mark Peebles. Ryan Schlee. Kim Sullivan. Christy Vandemaele. Tammy VanEngen. Cindy VanEpps. Neal James. Billy Williams. Judy Slone. Lou Ann O'Neil. Chip Jones. Zina McLemore. Candi Ellis. Sheila Spencer. Jody McLemore 84 FORENSICS TEAM LOOKS GOOD Front Row: Tom Hall. Scott Ullrey, Judy Slone, Karen Reilly, Dan Nash, Sharri MacCartney, Pat Bower. Annette VanEngen, Debbie Deen Second Row: Bob Gano, Katie Saunders, Ted Beutler, Kevin McMann, Darla DeVries, Chris Bower, Debbie Farris. Melinda Kitzmiller. Jill Johnson. Sheryl Straube Third Row: Tom Ambs, Jon Gamber, Jennifer Chodos, Debbie Kison, Kathy Hall, Tammy VanEngen, Mike Van-Nus, Shelley Heacock. Debbie Geering. Laura Veldt Not Pictured: Chris Avard. fim Culbertson, Neal Dearth, Diane Montague, Jeff Oakley, Doreen Pylar, Linda Wilson. Jerry Kovacic What other activity lets you get up at 4:30 Saturday morning, ride a bus for three to four hours, and then compete for eight to ten more hours? It’s Forensics, Mattawan’s fastest growing new organization. The 1980 MHS Forensics Team expects big results this year. With sixteen returning members, MHS will strengthen its place as one of the forensic power teams of Southwestern Michigan. As a first year team, MHS took on such strong teams as Kalamazoo Central, Portage Northern, and Battle Creek Central to win sixteen top six places, have a state finalist in Serious Interpretative Reading, and have two representatives to the state Student Congress. This year, with a stunning variety of material, and a lot of fresh new faces, the team has no direction to go in but up. Look to “Rock Church” and “Islands” to win big in the Muliple Reading division, and “Which Mother Is Mine?” should represent MHS well in Dramatic Duo. With only two Seniors this year the MHS Forensics team should be a winner for years to come. 85 Many things happened during Homecoming 1979. To start off the week five days were designated as dress-up days. Monday we had some wacky T-shirts, Tuesday some new and different occupations were discovered, and a wide variety of clowns showed up on Wednesday. Thursday brought students from many decades and Friday boosted the spirit with Blue and Gold, and Slave day. Next in line was Homecoming court. Students had a tough time deciding. They had to go through two rounds of voting. The floats proved to be very interesting. The decades theme was carried through on each float. The Seniors, who were first place winners, entitled their float Gun em Down. The Juniors came up with a float entitled Fire Up and Aim For a Wildcat Victory, which tied for second with the SS Peanut, created by the Freshmen. In last place were the Sophomores with their float entitled Computerize the Panthers. Our team played a tough game against the Delton Panthers but suffered a loss of 20 to 21. We would like to thank all of the staff who helped make Homecoming 1979 one of the best in Mattawan’s history. Queen Anne Dragicevich and King Joe Bower 87 HOMECOMING COURT 79-80 Karina Kerby, Mark Bramble, Joe Bower, John Youngs Anne Dragicevich Molly Jennings Joe Pendowski, Connie Wegeler Ed Weber Kim VanDyke Jeff Kuipers, Kelly Welch Don Hunt, Kelly McKenzie First Place Senior Float: Gun 'em Down Tied for second place Junior Float: Fire up and Aim fora Wildcat Victory Tied for second place Sophomore float: ' Compu terize the Panthers Floats A W Tied for second place Freshman Float: SS Peanut 89 Queen: Robin Wilcox King: Don Saidla 90 COURT SENIORS: Karen Grabowski and Erwin VerHoeven. Kelly Bowman and Gary Nitz. Marcia Lane and Kevin McMann. Don Saidla and Robin Wilcox. JUNIORS: Ann Garlield and Dan Ruzick. SOPHOMORES: Debbie Snow and John Weber. FRESHMEN Peggy Lamb and Mark Anderson 91 JAZZ DANCE CLUB Members Karen Grabowski. Debb Geering. Carmen Curton. Kevin McMann. Lorrie Young. Karina Kerby. Sue Grabowski. Troy Lennen. Linda Thompkms. Gary Nitz. Michelle Christensen. Ryan Schlee. Karen Ringler. Cindy Puzevic. Chris Bower. Mark Monk. Cheryl Hunt. Tammy Van Engen. Chris Avard Dance Club in action! 92 93 VARSITY FOOTBALL Front Row Jerry Frank, Andy Muelman. Joe Pendowski. Bob Randall. Roger Van. Don Saidla. Dick Fromann. Randy Bloomfield. Jeff Kova-cic Second Row Reggie Cleveland. Irwin VerHoeven. Mike Fromann. Jim McLarty. Mark Watson. Brian Saidla. Mike Sokolowski, Mike Bloommfield, Chris Kuchenreuther Third Row Andy Tinsley. Jeff Whipple. Joe Bower. Scott Quinn, John Dominquez. Bob Chopp. Ed Weber. Mike Brisky. Dean White Back Head Coach Clark Balas. Ass’t Coach Tom Clark. In one of the most well balanced and toughest races in the KVA, four teams tied for first place with 4-5 Mattawan right behind. Three of Mattawan’s losses were not decided until the final 60 seconds, and all five losses were only by a total of 24 points. Mattawan Qpp 30 Decatur 6 18 Parchment 16 19 St. Phil 20 10 Springfield 19 21 K-C 0 7 G-A 18 20 Delton 21 6 Bangor 0 14 Marcellus 16 Roger Van warming up JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Front Row: Brian Anspaugh, Mickey Gaines, Bob Geering, Capt Jerry DeBoer, Capt Tim Lord, Mike Willaims, Scott Ottney Second Row John Weber. Matt Stevens, Jeff Kuipers, Grant Frielink, Mike Abernathy, Chris Barnes Third Row Coach Mike Hall, Rick VerSluis, John Hecker. Tod Watson, Coach Dave Hass Not Pictured Wilbur Ampey. Steve Williams, Teamwork and sportsmanship marked a season which pursued the highest ideals of athletic excellence for this year’s J.V. football team The J. V.’s scored 240 points in six shutouts, while allowing their opponents to enter the end-zone only three times. The highlight of the season was the 21-8 defeat of previously unbeaten Delton for the K. V.A. Junior Varsity Championship. Coaches Haas and Throop. Jerry DeBoer 100 Tim Lord tries the middle John Hecker FRESHMAN FOOTBALL First Row: Terry King, Mark Lane, Tom Vaughn, Joe Alexander. Chris Kovach, Mike Pineau, David Sparks Row 2: Thurman McQueen, Chris Williams, John Manning, Charlie Kazeks, David LeRoy, Jerry Lingg Row 3: Coach Stamp. Lowell Ambs. David Beeke. Victor Chopp. Don Hunt, Bob McLarty. David Peters, Coach Throop The freshman team finished the season with a 2-3-2 win-loss record. The leading rusher on the team was Mike Pineau, and the defense was lead by Joe Alexander. The team played a tough schedule, and their potential for the future looks encouraging. 101 CROSS COUNTRY Front Row: Tony Ellis — Capt, Tony Hillman, Harold Whitehead, Tim Schafer, Gary Goodman Second Row: Troy Hillman. Brian Stephayn. Jim Frank, Tim Rix, Jon Gamber. Terry Lennen, David Newhouse — Captain Dual Meet Record: 7 wins 0 losses Invitationals: Mattawn: 1 st of 26 Teams Bellevue: 1 st of 9 Teams Watervliet: 1 st of 25 Teams Jackson: 1 st of 9 Teams Harper Creek: 3rd of 6 Teams Vicksburg: 1 st of 13 Teams K.V.A. Standings: 1 st Mattawan 2nd Bangor 3rd Tie — Kalamazoo Christian Delton 5th B.C. St. Phillip 6th B.C. Springfield 7th Parchment All K.V.A. Conference Team: Troy Hillman, Tony Hillman All Regional Team: Troy Hillman, Tony Hillman David Newhouse, Tony Ellis All State Team: Troy Hillman Regional Meet: Mattawan 1 st of 16 Teams Coach Roach All-State Troy Hillman Maltaw?' ite Winners State Meet: Mattawan 5th of 25 Teams GOLF Front Row: Tom Cox. Joe Bloomfield. Bob Gano. Scott Ullry. Ted Beutler, Brian Mack. Eric Antisdale Row Two: Coach Binder. Mark Anderson. Ken Forden. Troy Lennen. Mark Bramble. Keith Sherman, Kip Kerby, Steve Ullry. Not Pictured Mike Mortenson For a team with only two returning lettermen, the 1979 Golf Team was very competitive in its matches. The team finished with a dual 9-6 record, and a tie for second place in the KVA. They also finished 4th in the Mattawan Invitational, 5th in the regionals and 13th in the Niles Brandywine Invitational. With only two members graduating, the outlook seems good with continued practice and performance as the team strives for the KVA championship. 103 SPRING OUTLOOK Track The 1979 Wildcat Track team made history by winning its first K.V.A Men’s Track Championship in 34 years of competition The team was undefeated in dual meets. Members of the team were: Freshmen — Jeff Kuipers, Steve Wetters, Tim Lord, and Terry Lennen. Sophomores — Tony Hillman, Troy Hillman, Mark Watson, Mike Sokolowski, Ron Holiday, Gary Goodman, and Tim Rix. Juniors — Dave Newhouse, Andy Tinsley, Roger Van, John Youngs, Troy Lennen, Tim Coles, Russel Young, Joe Pendowski, Chris Kuchenreuther, and Jeff Whiple. Seniors — Dave Camber, Brad Kincade, Todd Sokolowski, Stacey Cummings, Phil Rouse, Eric Saunders, and Jeff Parish. In the Conference Meet Mattawan edged out Delton by 7 points to give Mattawan its first title ever. Taking first places at the K.V.A. Meet were Roger Van — Pole Vault Todd Sokolowski — High Hurdles, Low Hurdles, Stacey Cummings — 200 Meter Dash, Mark Watson, Ron Holiday, Stacey Cummings, Roger Van — 400 Meter Relay. Tim Roach was coach and Mike Marvin was the assistant coach. 1980 Outlook The Wildcats will be returning with the K.V.A. Pole Vault champion, Roger Van along with sprinter Ron Holiday, Distance standouts David Newhouse, Tony Hillman, Troy Hillman, Shot Putter Russell Young, Vaulter Jeff Kuipers, Quarter miler Tim Lord, Hurdler Andy Tinsley, Shot Putter Troy Lennen and Sprinter Chris Kuchenreuther. The team will be trying to retain the title that they won last spring. Softball This year’s softball team is building for the future. All but five members of last year's team either graduated or moved away. Softball players from last year will be faced with the challenge of building a new team with many juniors, sophomores and possibly some freshmen. The lack of experience for these new players will cause confusion and frustrafion at the beginning of the year, but with hard work and much practice, as the season goes on, the team will hopefully improve in ability and begin to pave the way for future success in softball at Mattawan. Baseball Last year's Varsity Baseball team finished the season with a record of 15-6, the most wins in the school's history, and a 9-5 record in the K.V.A. for a third place finish. The team won a District Championship, which is the first in the school’s baseball history. Returning from last year's team are: infielders Ken Forden, John Kucinich, Joe Bower, Randy Bloomfield, Mark Thompson, and Mike Frommann. Also returning are outfielder Bob Randall and pitcher Mark Bramble. This should be a good nucleus to build around. The Wildcats should be in the race for the league championship, and possibly another District Championship. 104 AUTOGRAPHS 105 Women Wildcats! VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach Terrilyn Krueger, Annette VanEngen, Rhonda Saxon, Pat Bower, Jan Pioch. Chris Babbitt. Laura Veldt, Debbie Moon. Mary Canney, Papt Papesh. and Christy Vandemaele and Tammy Mead, managers. The Women Wildcats, despite their win loss record, were a very tough team. Some of their most competitive games, which were not decided until the final moments of play, were against the league’s toughest teams. The team did break through with a big victory against Galesburg Augusta 44-27. The Wildcats were respected in the conference for their spirit, “never-give-up” attitude and their sportsmanship. Special tribute was paid to Debbie Moon, voted “Most Improved,” and Annette VariEngen voted “Most Spirited, and Most Valuable.” Annette also was selected to the All Conference Team. Keep your eye on the women — they're getting tougher every year! JV GIRLS BASKETBALL The JV’s were a young and inexperienced team this year, but they made much progress. The team is to be congratulated for their aggressiveness, hustle and spirit. They never once gave up, but were full of enthusiasm and fight. Special congratulations on a grest start! First Row: Christy Vandemaele. Tammy Mead, managers. Row Two: (on floor) Michelle Christianson, Tammu Weston. Jean Cutler, Stephaneie Bryer. Liz Ranney. Betsy Culbertson, Virgie Young, Theresa Dix. Lisa Papierz VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FALL I ...ife n Bottom to Top: Barb Glidden, Michelle Ewald, Robin Wilcox. Bottom, Left to Right: Kathy Baker, Connie Wegler. Karen Reilly, Lorrie Ellis. 108 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FALL Back: Darla DeVires, Coach Darlene Ledbetter, Chris Avard Center: Shawn Schlee, Lori Young. Debbie Snow. Front: Kelly Welch. WINTER Front: Shawn Schlee, Annette Myers, Terri Harrison. Back: Kelly Welch. Judy Sloan. Debbie Snow 109 FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS FALL Back, Left to Right: Angie Cook. Wanda Herrald. Kathy Melchi Center: Kelli McKenzie Bottom. Left to Right: Annette Watson. Paula Johnson WINTER Bottom. Left to Right Coach Darlene Ledbetter. Michelle Bowman. Mary Stevens. Wanda Herrald Top. Left to Right: Annette Watson. Theresa Dragicevich. Angie Cook 110 J.V. AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Front Row: Debbie Nard. Barbie Stratton, Mary Koss, Melanie Lane Back Row Doris Stratton, Head Coach. Tami Kmpfel, Joanne Grawbowski, Debbie Kison. Terrilyn Krueger. Ass't Coach Not Pictured (Varsity) Tami Cleaver. Candi Ellis. Shorn Hamlin. Michelle Holiday. Rhonda Sexton. Jody Sherman Not Pictured (Junior Varsity) Eleanor Boyer. Amy Chashen. Sheryl Christienson. Brigitte. Katie Saunders. Anne Sly. JoAnn Steadmon. Christy VandeMaele. Julie Wooden The varsity only won one match but were hard workers in all the contests they played The team never gave up and always fought to the last point n VARSITY BASKETBALL Front Row: Manager Kevin Schaffer. Ken Forden. Bob Randall. Dan Ruzick. Back Row: Coach Marc Throop. John Kucmich. John Dominguez. Randy McCarthy. Greg Pendowski. Joe Pendowski. Erwin VerHoeven. Reggie Cleveland. Mark Bramble. Don Saidla Joe Bower The Varsity Basketball team excited their fans throughout most of the season. At one point, they had a five game winning streak and upset the KVA Co-cham-pion Bangor The leading scorers were Don Saidla (13 point average) and Reggie Cleveland (11 point average) Reggie Cleveland also averaged 12 rebounds per contest The key to the Wildcat season was fine defense led by seniors Joe Bower, Ken Forden, and Mark Bramble. Coming off the bench to make fine contributions were seniors Bob Randall. Randy McCarthy. Erwin VerHoeven and Junior John Dominguez. Other fine contributions were made by Seniors Joe Pendowski, John Kucinich and juniors Greg Pendowski and Dan Ruzick. The coaches and the team would like to thank “Schaff for keeping them organized during practice Bob Randall applying pressure MHS Opp- 54 Penfield 53 59 Marcellus 64 46 Bangor 55 71 G-A 51 52 K-Christian 53 62 Dowagiac 65 72 White Pigeon 66 81 St. Philip 55 64 Delton 68 62 Watervliet 54 39 Parchment 53 73 Springfield 45 74 Bangor 63 63 G-A 34 51 K-Christian 49 78 St. Philip 61 49 Delton 74 48 Constantine 50 37 Parchment 65 72 Springfield 59 50 Watervliet 69 12 % r Don Saidla. Ken Forden and Bob Randall Joe Bower and Ken Forden Disgruntled Coach Lots of Wildcat action Mark Bramble 113 Coach Throop Don Saidla Ken Forden on D” JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Front Row: Steve Bettely. Brad Jognson, Mickey Gaines. Dave Garrison, Terry Lennen. Tim Lord, manager Kurt Pugh. Back Row: Coach Pugh, Bob Geering, Jerry DeBoer. John Hecker, Dirk Weeldryer, Curt Mack, Brian Anspaugh This season was one of excitement and close games Tim Lord lead the team with a 16 point scoring average, John Hecker was close behind with a 14 point scoring average and 13 rebounds per game. Freshman Brad Johnson followed with a 10 point scoring average and 5 assists per game. Brad and Dave Garrison combined to apply good defense and hussle for the team. Brian Anspaugh, Jerry DeBoer, Terry Lennen and Bob Daily came off the bench to contribute for the team. Showing good improvement during the season were Steve Bettely, Mickey Gaines, Bob Geering, Curt Mack, and Dirk Weeldryer. 114 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Front Row: Don Hunt. Dave Gunnell. Todd Relts. Mike Mortenson, Mike Rose. David Brooks. Manager Ted Often Back Row Coach McKinney. Mark Lane, Mark Anderson, Joe Alexander, Terry King, Bob McLarty, Tom Cox The freshman team finished the season with 13 wins and 6 losses. The team finished with a 9-4 record in the K.V.A. The team was led in scoring and rebounding by Mark Anderson, Joe Alexander, and Terry King. Todd Reits, Mike Mortenson, and Don Hunt were the leaders in assists and steals. Tom Cox, Mark Lane, Bob McLarty, David Gunnell, Mike Rose and David Brooks also, made many valuable contributions to the team’s success. 115 AUTOGRAPHS!! . . . Being in a position where somebody finally looks up to you. ... No longer having that feeling of bewilderment, but a feeling of confidence. Good luck! OOPS” 121 MATTAWAN PRIDE MEANS MAXIMUM EFFORT TOWARDS EXCELLENCE WILLIAM D. JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Good luck to all you kids. Good Luck — 1 st Class of 80! Mr. Balas This one’s for Anne and the members of the Autumn Wind Band. D. Geren Best of Luck Seniors. Mrs. Soko Peace, love and joy to all. Mr. Ames Influenced dreams of one who lives not articles, but one’s mind and flesh flash like mystical offinities in minds of few. Happiness is love Brian, If you love something set if free: If it comes back it’s yours forever. Forever yours, Christine MATTAWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHERE LIVING AND LEARNING BEGIN 124 QUICK EFFICIENT PLUMBING REPHIRS Special Gifts For Special Occasions • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL • APARTMENTS QUALITY WORK • FAIR PRICES Wl SERVE THE ENTIRE GREATER KALAMAZOO TELEPHONE AREA FOR EXPERT SERVICE UCIMID IT ST ATI Of MKHttAH e«t( EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE plumbing heating Over 10 Yran Exptrieace AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 5062 E MICHIGAN Southland Mall Shops at Harpo's Alley Cork Lane Shopping Center Central Tile and Terrazzo Co., Inc. 5180 South Ninth Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 Bruno Bragagnini, President Bov n Wolff Associates, Inc. Realtors 2047 Wast Main Straat 385 4438 616 375 1660 Congratulations, and Good Luck Seniors — The Publications Class Here is a pom I halt written about some of the things that I love. In years to come they might seem childish, but the mmones of doing thm will always put a glou in my heart. The stars, trees, deer, streams, and bams. All these things I do lose. The stars in the sky. love to look with a believing eye. In the field, the trees. I love to stand and feel the cool summer breeze. Deer, ready to jump with all their might. I do love the tense, ready sight. The streams racing to cool the heat. I do love to splash and wade my feet. In the old bam with a creaky old floor. I love to look and explore. All of these things. as dearly as I lose thm. you. so gentle, thoughtful and kind. top all of these things by more words than the true tongue can tell. by Debbie Sard In memory of Debbie Nard from fhe Class Councils Debbie Ann Nard Hobbies: Horses, Swimming Volleyball Grade: Eleventh Age: Seventeen Dreams: To do something in contact with horses DEBBIE With Christmas Birth Your Death With icy fingers round our hearts We groped and grasped to see, to understand Now pictures of you flash before our eyes — We see you coming down the hall Shy, quiet In and out of love Showing pictures of your horse Slit skirts Dress up days Chilly cold-blue-jean days Cold, cold Numbed, we wait for warmth For understanding of an empty Classroom seat A vacant locker in the hall by Barbara Witte 126 Hobbies: Wildlife, fishing, golfing, basketball, rollerskating, and raising cattle and pigs on his family's farm. Grade: Ninth Age: fourteen Dream: That his first car would be a Corvette. In memory of Timothy Paul Gordon from the Class Councils Tim Gordon Although Tim was taken from us far too early we will always remember what he left us with and shall always be affected by his spirit. Memories of Tim's love for animals and the out of doors 9 are still fresh in everyone's mind. Seldom was Tim without a smile or a new joke to tell. Tim was a person who loved to do and try things and then tell his friends about them. While Tim will be missed, the memories of his life and the way he lived will be with us always. He lived a short life, but from those fourteen years He experienced many smiles as well as tears. He shared his tears with those who were close. His happiness and joy was shared with most. He left on this earth a very big mark. His spirit will live on. in all of our hearts. 127