Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1983 volume:

ys� Think in terms ef bridges burned. Think ef seasens that must end. See the rivers rise and fdll. They will rise and fall again Everything must have an end. ...4$ the light fades f rem the screen cf the famcus final scene. — Deb Seger 9 Strang Torn 5, The dedication of the 1983 Mattawan High School Mirror goes to Mrs. Kennedy — a person who has contributed much to this school’s educational system. Many Seniors will remember Mrs. Kennedy by her corrections, flippers, and the ever important term paper at the end of the year. Along with teaching she has brought new ideas and new concepts of thinking. We will remember Mrs. Kennedy as a teacher and a friend. — Thank you Mrs. Kennedy! DEDICATION 7 8 SENIOR Most Likely to Succeed: Michelle Bowman David Peters Biggest Smile: Sue Grabowski Mark Lane Prettiest Blinkers: Terry King Peggy Lamb Longest Locks: Amy Cashen Emerson Bloomtield Fanciest Threads: Tony Meulman Paula Johnson Cutest Giggle: Dave Doorlag Elise Polderman HONORS Most Studious: Scott Goodman Amy Cashen Most “Sociable”: Tony Meulman Peggy Lamb Most Athletic: Terry King Virgie Young Fanciest Wheels: Mary Jane Canney Mike Mortensen |WATT4 Ar Most Talented: Steve Dude Pam Schuen Quietest: Mindy Drummond Tony Hoehn Picture Not Available 11 Ch What A Eeautif ul Eaby 2 ’V ll 1. Jeff Oakley 2. Melinda Drummond 3. Beth Oberlin 4. Dave LeRoy 5. Lynne Nessel 6. Teresa Dragicevich, Mary Stevens 7. Kelli McKenzie 8. Chris Dopheide 9. Tom Vaughn 10. Jackie Mannon 11. Paula Johnson 12. Jim Letto 13. Mary Copenhaver 12 9 1. Thresa Versluis 2. Brigitte Hiestand 3. Chris Bower 4. Anne Sly 5. Kip Kerby 6. David Peters 7. Eric Vito 8. Cyndi Siebel 9. Ellen Vera 10. Amy Cashen 11. Dianne Salisbury 12. Don Hunt 13. Kim Ray 14. Eleanor Boyen 15. Lisa Wolff 4 7 13 1. Becki Sexton 2. Zina McLemore 3. Linda Garfield 4. Angie Cook 5. Colleen Barrett 6. Jocie Bowen 7. Ted Often 8. Kathy Melchi 9. Betsy Culbertson 10. Bob Bylsma 11. Sue Grabowski 12. Debbie Hippensteel 13. Pam Schuen 14. Tammy Weston 13 14 15 PRESIDENT: Joe Alexander ADVISOR: Mr. Johnston VICE PRESIDENT: Michell Bowmen TRUSTEE: TREASURER: SECRETARY: Amy Cashen Don Struabe Sue Grabowski As we are upon our final year at Mattawan we fondly look back at our high school years. The highlight of our Freshman year was the earning of 2nd place with our float the S.S. Peanut. We were all proud of our first high school achievement. Our class officers were PRESIDENT — Dave Peters: VICE PRESIDENT — Teresa Dragicevich: TREASURER — Michelle Bowman: SECRETARY — Stephanie Foster and TRUSTEE — Don Straube. Our second year of High School was a typical Sophomore year. Our float entitled, Another Ram Bites The Dust, won 3rd place. This year officers elected were PRESIDENT — Dave Peters: VICE PRESIDENT — Teresa Dragicevich: TREASURER — Don Straube; SECRETARY — Sne Anderson: TRUSTEE — Dave Straube. Our Junior year finally made us upperclassmen. Our float entitled Wildcats Wobble But They Don’t Fall Down earned us a disappointing 4th place. Our Senior-Junior Prom was held at the Hilton Inn with a catered sit-down dinner. Our class officers were: PRESIDENT — Don Straube: VICE PRESIDENT — Chris Bower; TREASURER — Kurt Brown; SECRETARY — Lisa Crawford: TRUSTEE — Peggy Lamb. Finally we’re Seniors! Our class officers are: PRESIDENT — Joe Alexander; VICE PRESIDENT — Michelle Bowmen; TREASURER — Don Straube: SECRETARY — Sue Grabowski; TRUSTEE — Amy Cashen. We finally won first place with our float entitled Only the Best Players are Packed to be Wildcats. For our Senior Trip we will be spending a week in Florida. Ordering announcements and caps and gowns have also been keeping us busy. We all anxiously await our graduation on June 4, 1983. c I a $ $ € f 17 As Good Friends Do We planned and schemed together We got in trouble together, As good friends do. We were afraid for each other We prayed for each other We lied for each other, But most of all we cried for each other As good friends do. A promise ... our friendship wouldn’t die. A promise... it wouldn't fall to become a lie. As good friends do. I seemed to dread the day Your path went a separate way, But still a promise was kept true A promise of togetherness for me and you. As good friends do. All the memories can not be lost. Too many heartaches they have cost. We'll put our memories in a case Out of the way; in some safe place. As good friends do. Someday when we pass or meet On a bright, but quiet street, I’ll open up my treasured case, And watch our memories in your face As good friends do. Just remember Don't give up. And don’t give in. For memories and promises the years will never win. I’ll always love you. As good friends do. By Angie Cook, 1983 18 £ 44 'Jttutcf “3Ctte cutcC 20fate (2 Caee 'pioioer: We C444 TTtotto: 7 fane 64 x t£if one to- de ad£e to Cioe you Senior 7rife; OrC 'pioricta tpraduatien ‘Date: JOSEPH ARTHUR ALEXANDER NICKNAME — Joe, Red MARK OF I D. — Red Hair, Baldness FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, get a job DREAM — Make megabucks ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10, 11,12; Basketball 9; Senior Class President JAMES ALFIERI NICKNAME — Jim FUTURE PLANS — Join the Army, maybe college DREAM — Open a restaurant LOWELL GRANT AMBS MARK OF I.D. — My car FUTURE PLANS — Become an automobile mechanic DREAM — Be a mechanic, own my own garage SUSAN BETH ANDERSEN NICKNAME — Speedy, Suzy-Q MARK OF I.D. — Headbands FUTURE PLANS — To marry the very special guy in my life. DREAM — To meet and sing with David Lee Roth, to marry John in about five years. ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 10; Class Officer 10; Pep Pal 9 CARMEN MARIA AYALA NICKNAME — Chester MARK OF I.D. — Purple and Brian FUTURE PLANS — International Business DREAM — To succeed in life ACTIVITIES — Football Photographer; Pep Pal 2; Spanish Club 11 COLLEEN BARRETT 20 DAVID JAMES BEEKE NICKNAME — Beek, Beeker, Beeks MARK Of I.D. — 66 Mustang, low funds FUTURE PLANS — To move down South or upper Michigan to live. DREAM — Someday fo be rich and own 100 Mustangs. ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10,11 CYNTHIA LYNNE BLOOM NICKNAME — Michelob, shortie, bloomers, Cin MARK OF I.D. — Shortness, Lisa Papiez DREAM — To be a rock star and meet Pat Benetar in person. ACTIVITIES — Track 9,10; Basketball 10 EMERSON AARON BLOOMFIELD NICKNAME — Big “E MARK OF I.D. — Long hair FUTURE PLANS — To attend college, and become a chef. DREAM — To be a famous chef and be filthy rich. ACTIVITIES — Football 10,11 MATTHEW TODD BORGENS NICKNAME — Borgie, Borgs, Monsuer Borgens MARK OF I.D. — Big brown Buick with the beautiful body work. FUTURE PLANS — Attend Michigan State and major in Journalism. ACTIVITIES — Forensics 10,11,12; Musical 9, 10 JOCELYN SUE BOWEN NICKNAME — Jo, Josie, Carla. FUTURE PLANS — Go to college. DREAM — To live in the mountains, and find my real relatives. CHRISTINE ANN BOWER NICKNAME — Chris FUTURE PLANS — College (Theatre-Communications major) DREAM — To be very happy and successful with my chosen career. ACTIVITIES — Forensics 9, 10,11, 12; Softball 9; Musical 9,10,12; Select choir 12; Class officer 11 21 MICHELLE R. BOWMAN FUTURE PLANS — To work hard at self-preservation live to see my dreams DREAM — Design my own house in Canada, live there with the moon, the sun, and the stars ACTIVITIES — Forensics 11,12; National Honor Society; Class Vice-President 12; Track 9,10 ELEANOR MARGARET ANN BOYER NICKNAME — Miss Ellie, Eleanor Rooserveldt, L MARK OF I.D, — Crazy, Tardies FUTURE PLANS — Work in Makinac Island at the Grand Hotel, then come back and take classes at KVCC DREAM — To meet a neat guy, have lots of money, and be the best mother ACTIVITIES — Volleyball 9, 10, 12; Pep Pal 11; Student Council 11 GARY ALLEN BRODHAGEN NICKNAME — Miss-a-jerry MARK OF I.D. — Stereo, RM FUTURE PLANS — Go to college and then go into business as a machinist DAVID WILLIAM BROOKS NICKNAME — Brookie, Brooksie, Roland MARK OF I.D. — Hat collection, Fishing, Goatee FUTURE PLANS — To be a big chicken farmer, to fish much with buddy Chris DREAM — To be the biggest chicken farmer in The U.S.A ACTIVITIES — Baseball 9,10,12; Basketball 9, 10, 11,12 KURT E. BROWN NICKNAME — Browner MARK OF I.D. — Blue Bug FUTURE PLANS — To go to college and earn a major in commercial art DREAM — To do my best in whatever I do ACTIVITIES — Football 9; Cross Country 10,11; Track 12 STEPHANIE LYNN BRYER NICKNAME — Suzie, Ethel, Burly MARK OF I.D. — Quietness, Jeans FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, become a computer programmer and always make my friends and family happy DREAM — To be able to live comfortably ACTIVITIES — Ski Club 10,11,12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 22 ROBERT JOHN BYLSMA NICKNAME — Ballsma MARK OF I.D. — Green Datsun FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, gel married, move to Florida. ACTIVITIES — Football 10, 11 MARY JANE CANNEY NICKNAME — Mary Shane, L.S.H. MARK OF I.D. — Hey Baby!, (Remember When?) FUTURE PLANS — Attend WMU for 4 years, and go into computer programming. DREAM — Own a beach house on the ocean and buy a jet boat ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9, 10 AMY SIRRAE CASHEN MARK OF I.D. — My long hair FUTURE PLANS — College for 4 years DREAM — Get a job I love and be rich and happy ACTIVITIES — Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Softball 9. 10,11,12; Spanish Club 11; Ouiz Bowl 11,12; Senior Officer 12; National Honor Society 11,12. KEVIN M. CHARLES NICKNAME — Chaz, Bones, Professor MARK OF I.D. — Red Hair, Red Eyes, Black Sabath FUTURE PLANS — Go to KVCC for two years then move to Chicago. DREAM — Cruise around the world playing Rock-n-Roll with Black Sabath, Retire in Hawaii. VICTOR JOSEPH CHOPP NICKNAME — Pete MARK OF I.D. — The Beatles FUTURE PLANS — Work, Maybe College DREAM — Get rich, be a famous drummer like Ringo. APRIL SUE COLLINS NICKNAME — Blonde FUTURE PLANS — Career in Accounting, Marriage. DREAM — To be a successful in everything I do. 23 ANGELA LYNN COOK NICKNAME - Angie, ACE, cookie MARK OF I.O. — Red hair, Craig, Lions FUTURE PLANS — Go to school for nursing, make money DREAM — To be with the one I love happily in Hawaii forever chasing rainbows ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9, 10,11,12; Softball 9,10; Pep Pals 9,10,11,12; Homecoming Committee 11 MARY ELLEN COPENHAVER NICKNAME — Mare, Trix MARK OF 1.0. — Leather jeans and alligator pumps FUTURE PLANS — Graduate from NMU and become a teacher in a remote village in Northern Ontario DREAM — To live in a world where hate and prejudice are not existent ACTIVITIES — Forensics, Musical, French Club THOMAS LINDSAY COX NICKNAME — Scone, Bones, T. C. MARK OF 1.0. — Clowning around, my height, my artistic talent FUTURE PLANS — To be lazy, then college in commercial art DREAM — See AC-DC in concert and be a professional artist ACTIVITIES — Golf 9,10, 11,12; Basketball 9; Baseball 9,10 LISA MARIE CRAWFORD MARK OF 1.0. — Jerry FUTURE PLANS — WMU, Psychologist, hopefully marriage DREAM — Have marriage be wonderful and make my man as happy as I am every day ACTIVITIES — Class Officer 11 ELIZABETH ANN CULBERTSON NICKNAME — Betsy, Bets, Bunderson MARK OF I.D. — Blue jeans FUTURE PLANS — College for 4 years, major in marketing DREAM — To live in France, always be happy ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9; Pep Pal 11, 12; Homecoming Court 12 JENNY DEWAAL NICKNAME — Jenny Piccolo MARK OF I.D. — Dutch accent, crazyness, 867-5309 FUTURE PLANS — Become a travel agent and travel around the world. DREAM — To own the Hawaiian Islands and live there with that special someone... 24 DAVID JON DOORLAG NICKNAME — Chief MARK OF 1.0. — Mohawk FUTURE PLANS — Marine corps DREAM — To be the best wrestler in the world ACTIVITIES — Football 9, 10, 11,12; Weightlifting 9, 10,11,12 CHRIS ARTHUR DOPHEIDE NICKNAME — Red, Virgil Ward MARK OF I.D. — Attend M.S.U. in an Ag. related field DREAM — To run my own championship fishing show TERESA MARIE DRAGICEVICH NICKNAME — Butch, Ethyl MARK OF I.D. — Obesity FUTURE PLANS — Travel, go to school out west. DREAM — To be manager of a Heavy Melal Rock Band, for me and Bets to meet Van Halen ACTIVITIES — Pep Pal 9, 10, 12; Cheerleading 9; Class officer 9,10 MELINDA SUE DRUMMOND NICKNAME — Mindy MARK OF I.D. — Horses FUTURE PLANS — To move to Arkansas ACTIVITIES — Basic Choir 9,10, 11, 12 STEPHEN MICHAEL DUDE MARK OF I.D. — Crocodiles, No socks FUTURE PLANS — College, become T.V. Newscaster while auditioning for Broadway DREAM — Star in a film and have my name a household word. ACTIVITIES — Play 9, 10, 11,12; Ski Club 11, 12; Select Choir 11,12; Jazz Dance 11,12; Forensics 10,11,12; Publications 11 STEPHANIE JO FOSTER NICKNAME — Porky MARK OF I.D. — Mark FUTURE PLANS — College, travel, be a bum for a few years. DREAM — Marry a guy with lots of the green stuff, live in a mansion ACTIVITIES — Class officer 9; Softball 10, 12; Cheerleading 10; Snowcoming Court 11 25 LINDA GARFIELD FUTURE PLANS — Go to college in Michigan or California. DREAM — Live in California and own a Mercedes Sports Coupe SCOn ALAN GOODMAN NICKNAME — Thumper MARK OF I.D. — School books in arm FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, then become a Chiropractor. DREAM — Gel married to that special woman and have a happy life. ACTIVITIES — Musical 10,12; French Club 11; Select Choir 11,12; National Honor Society. SUSANNE MARIE GRABOWSKI NICKNAME — Grab, Grabo, Ski, Suzy-Q MARK OF I.D. — Bondo on my arms and my laugh FUTURE PLANS — To attend college and study design DREAM — To travel, own a yacht, marry and raise a family. ACTIVITIES — Jazz 9,10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10; Musical 10; Talent Show 11, 12. KAREN MARIE GUNDERSON MARK OF I.D. — Music, always singing and talking FUTURE PLANS — Finishing school, Music Education DREAM — To have a teaching job in Wyoming and live in the mountains. ACTIVITIES — Select Choir 9, 10,11,12; Musical 10,12; Talent Show 11; Forensics 11,12 BRIGITTE HIESTAND NICKNAME — Blanca, Wild Eyes MARK OF I.D. — Heart Necklaces FUTURE PLANS — Get a job, live in Colorado. DREAM — Marry my special guy, meet John Stamos ACTIVITIES — Track 10; Volleyball 9, 12; French Club 11 DON HILBERT NICKNAME — Don Juan, Goober MARK OF I.D. — Green Beast, Always Smiling FUTURE PLANS — Study Journalism and get a job at a newspaper. DREAM — Write for Sports Illustrated and make a lot of money and retire at 30. 26 DEBBIE LYNN HIPPENSTEEL NICKNAME — Hip, Hippi MARK OF I.D. — Height, sports FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, get a good job DREAMS — Live in mountains of Colorado on a Farm TONY HOEHN NICKNAME - Hone MARK OF I.D. — Hat, Brown Beater FUTURE PLANS - Bum around DONALD WILLIAM HUNT NICKNAME — Huntley MARK OF I.D. — Volare FUTURE PLANS — Attend College DREAM — Be rich and happy ACTIVITIES — Football 9, 10,11,12; Basketball 9; Baseball 9, 10, 11,12 PAULA CHARLENE JOHNSON NICKNAME — Paula Jean, Paulia MARK OF I.D. — Sunflower Seeds, M M’s” FUTURE PLANS — College, Professional designer DREAM — Own a tropical island and live there forever ACTIVITIES — Ski Club 9, 10,12; Cheerleading 9; Softball 9, 10,11 KIP KERBY NICKNAME — Shamu, Big MARK OF I.D. — Jet Black Hair, Large Body, Wearing Coat during class FUTURE PLANS — To be smarter and make a million DREAM — Live to 75 and Become Rich ACTIVITIES — Golf 9, 10, 11, 12 TERRY WAYNE KING NICKNAME — Horse, Kong, “T,” Fu MARK OF I.D. — Curly Hair FUTURE PLANS — Law Enforcement, Pro Football DREAM — Make it to heaven, Be a big success ACTIVITIES — Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11.12 27 MARCIE LYNN KIRK NICKNAME — Marc, Moosey MARK OF I.D. — Sue FUTURE PLANS — Couple years of college, completing my work with horses, gel married and have a family DREAM — Have a big horse farm and to show Quarter Horse Circuit ACTIVITIES — Publication 11; Choir 10, 12 GEORGE CARL KOBREEK NICKNAME — Snuggles to Huggles MARK OF I.D. — Camera, doing the dishes FUTURE PLANS — Attend college at L.C.C., and travel, then become a portrait photographer DREAM — To be a photographer for National Geographic or Playboy ACTIVITIES — Band 9,10,11; Ski Club 9,10,11; Yearbook 11,12 CHRISTOPHER M. KOVACH NICKNAME — Skoal MARK OF I.D. — My hat FUTURE PLANS — Go to work after high school DREAM — Own my own Diesel Shop ACTIVITIES — Football 9 BART ANTHONY KOVACIC NICKNAME — Bartus MARK OF I.D. — Family FUTURE PLANS — Get married, at least 11 children, and become an astronaut DREAM — Fly among the stars ACTIVITIES — V.P. Student Council 11 PEGGY LYNN LAMB NICKNAME — Pug, Pudge, Pegger Legger MARK OF I.D. — Pig’s and The Go-Go's FUTURE PLANS — Bum for awhile, then college to receive my L.P.N. DREAM — To own a Male Model Agency or a Pro Football team ACTIVITIES — Track 9,10,12; Home and Snowcoming Committee 11,12; Class Officer 11; Prom Committee 11; Yearbook and Newspaper 11,12; Snowcoming Court 9; Homecoming Court 10 MARK RUSSELL LANE NICKNAME — Taco, Bristle MARK OF I.D. — Sarah, Mohawk FUTURE PLANS — College for 4 years in the east, and get married. DREAM — Marry Sarah, have a great success in my job, and live in a big house in New Hampshire ACTIVITIES — Football 9, 10,11,12; Basketball 9,10; Track 9,12 28 DAVID LEROY NICKNAME — Shaft, Skids, 555 MARK OF I.D. — My joking around FUTURE PLANS — To gel into construction DREAM — To relive all the jokes I've played ACTIVITIES - Football 9, 10, 11,12 JAMES WARD LETTO NICKNAME — Will MARK OF I.D. — Live fast, die young, leave a good looking corps behind ACTIVITIES — Football 11,12; Play 11, 12 GERALD L. LINGG JR. NICKNAME — Jessy Jr. MARK OF I.D. — Mazda P.U. FUTURE PUNS — Diesel College DREAM — Train and drive horses for harness racing ACTIVITIES — Baseball 9,10; Football 9 JOHN PAUL MANNING NICKNAME — Archie MARK OF I.D. — Blue 73 Chevy Pick-up FUTURE PUNS — College at WMU; teach P.E. and coach some sport DREAM — To own several condominiums ACTIVITIES — Football 9, 10,12; Baseball 12 JACQUELINE BERNICE MANNON NICKNAME — Jackie, Shorty MARK OF I.D. — Being rowdy, partying, my mouth FUTURE PLANS — Be a secretary, get married anH hov p 0 LiHc ACTIVITIES - Basketball 10; Choir 11,12 KELLI MARIE MCKENZIE NICKNAME — Kell, McKenderbut MARK OF I.D. — Black hair, talk too fast FUTURE PLANS — Go to college, major in Accounting DREAM — To be rich and own a candyapple red MG Midget Convertible ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9; Track 9,12; Homecoming Court 9; Snowcoming Court 10 29 ROBERT EDWARD MCLARTY NICKNAME — Capl. Crunch MARK OF I.D. — Low riding truck FUTURE PLANS — College sports and to go as far as I can. DREAM — To play football in a Rosebowl, then play baseball for the Tigers. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9; Track 9; Baseball 10, 11,12, Football 9,10,11,12 THURMON McQUIEN NICKNAME — Eugene MARK OF I.D. — My hats and green shoes FUTURE PLANS — To attend a technical college in Indiana DREAM — To become very rich, to marry and have a lot of kids. ACTIVITIES — Football 9 KATHLEEN ANNE MELCHI NICKNAME - Kathy, pudge, Kath MARK OF I.D. — Going to Sturgis FUTURE PLANS — College, get a good paying job, and travel around the world DREAM — To get married and meet Magnum P.l. ACTIVITIES - Cheerleading 9; Pep Pal 12; Publications; Spanish club; Softball ANTHONY J. MEULMAN NICKNAME — Tony, Antoine MARK OF 1.0. — Rowdiness, Lucky whip FUTURE PLANS — Attend college and then travel the world DREAM — To own my own travel agency and drive in the Indianapolis 500 ACTIVITIES — Homecoming committee 9,10,11, 12, Snowcoming committee 9,10,12; Prom committee 11; Homecoming court 11 JAMES MONTGOMERY NICKNAME - Jimbo MARK OF I.D. — Being big FUTURE PLANS — To have the best of times DREAM — To be the best SANDRA MORROW NICKNAME — Sandy, Sam, Cheeks MARK OF I.D. — Flannel shirts, talking, custodian for school FUTURE PLANS — Work, maybe travel, and then possibly college in a few years DREAM — To redecorate an old house in the country, get married around the age of 25-30 have a child and adopt 2. To get what I want out of life 30 MICHAEL LEE MORTENSEN II NICKNAME — Mike MARK OF I.D. — 73 Cutlass, Deb FUTURE PLANS — Start my own business through an apprenticeship DREAM — To be rich and marry a good looking blonds ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9, 10, 11.12; Golf 9 VICKIE LYNN NARD NICKNAME — Vitty, Vic-a-lin, Victoria MARK OF I.D.— DECA jacket FUTURE PLANS — To go to college for four years DREAM — To get a teachers degree and teach at a high school, then settle down and get married ACTIVITIES - Choir 9, 10,11; DECA 11,12; Student government 11 LYNNE ANNE NESSEL MARK OF I.D. — McDonald’s, Garfield FUTURE PLANS — Attend college, become a counselor, and marry my special guy after I graduate DREAM — Graduate from college, get a good job, and live in Hawaii ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9; Spanish club 11; Volleyball 12; Pep Pal 12; Snowcoming committee 12 JEFFREY RAY OAKLEY NICKNAME — Larry Lobster FUTURE PLANS — Attend college and major in theatre DREAM — To win an academy award, and make a movie with Barbra Striesand ACTIVITIES — Forensics 9,10,11,12; Musical 10,12; Talent show 11; Select choir 11,12; National honor society 11,12 BETHANNE OBERLIN NICKNAME — Beth MARK OF I.D. — Tim's ring FUTURE PLANS — Attend a Christian college DREAM — Be successful ACTIVITIES — Cheerleading 9,10; Choir 9,10 STEVEN TODD OSBORNE NICKNAME — Ozzy, Oz MARK OF I.D. — Being crazy and my goat laugh FUTURE PLANS — Enjoy my last summer and go to college in the field of electronics DREAM — To get rich quickly and never have to work again ACTIVITIES — Basketball 10 31 THEODORE RYAN OTTEN NICKNAME — Rotter, Alias MARK OF I.D. — Red Fiat, changing hair styles FUTURE PLANS — Business college, start my own business DREAM — Go to Daytona Beach in my Porsche 911 and watch the sites walk by. ACTIVITIES — Baseball 9; Basketball 10; Ski club 12 LISA JEAN PAPIERZ NICKNAME — Miller, Pappy MARK OF I.D. — Van Halen, Cindy, “Why don’t we FUTURE PLANS — K.V.C.C., job, make the bucks, travel DREAM — Win the lottery ACTIVITIES — Ski Club 10; Women’s basketball 9, 10 DON L. PATE NICKNAME — Skoal 2 MARK OF I.D. — Hat, skoal FUTURE PLANS — Army, then college DREAM — work on the biggest diesel motor ACTIVITIES — Baseball 9; Basketball 10 DAVIO PAUL PETERS NICKNAME — Pete Mark of I.D. — Levis, Mustang FUTURE PLANS — Study aviation DREAM — Build a house in northern Michigan and spend my time hunting and fishing ACTIVITIES — Freshman football; National honors society MICHAEL ANDREW PINEAU NICKNAME — Wing odd, peanut MARK OF I.D. — 10-speed FUTURE PLANS — To attend college and then make a life after school DREAM — To be successful in what ever I do ACTIVITIES — Football 9; Track 9, 10, 11,12; Golf 10,11,12 ELISE K. POLOERMAN NICKNAME — Elsie the Borden Cow MARK OF I.D. — Easy blusher FUTURE PLANS — Complete college and have a successful career, and travel DREAM — To travel around fce world, have a family and a happy marriage ACTIVITIES — Ski club 11; Drama 10; Homecoming court 12 32 KIMBERLY LYN RAY NICKNAME — Kimmy, Crash MARK OF I.D. — Being crazy and skating FUTURE PLANS — Go to work and get married DREAM — Marry a rich guy and have a couple of kids ACTIVITIES — Choir 12 TODD MICHAEL REITS NICKNAME — Bone MARK OF I.D. — Dorinda FUTURE PLANS — Go to college tor Data Processing DREAM — To someday move to California and play for the California Angels ACTIVITIES — Baseball 9,10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10,11,12; Football 10, 12 DENISE LYNN ROBERTS NICKNAME — Nisee MARK OF I.D. — Long eyelashes, Neatness FUTURE PLANS — Travel, work, Go to college and study Business DREAM — Be rich and successful, meet the Police and own a Mazda R X-7 MARGARET SUSAN ROBERTS NICKNAME — E.T. MARK OF I.D. — Marcie FUTURE PLANS — Become a riding Instructor, mother and wife DREAM — I’d like to see everyone learn to love each other MICHAEL WAYNE ROSE NICKNAME — Pete MARK OF I.D. — Blue Eyes, Baseball Hat FUTURE PLANS — 4 years college, computer programming DREAM — To own the best collection of corvettes in the U.S.A. ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12 CHRISTINE LOUESE ROTHI NICKNAME — Chrissy Lou MARK OF I.D. — Smile FUTURE PLANS — Get a job, go to college and get married DREAM — To have a house in the Mountains ACTIVITIES — Volleyball 11; Track 11 33 MICHAIL JEROME RUBY FUTURE PUNS — College DREAM — Work lor NASA RENEE SACKETT MARK OF I.D. — Running 5 miles FUTURE PLANS — 4 years of college then live in Colorado DREAM — To reach my goals in life ACTIVITIES — Ski Club 11; Vice President in DECA 11 DIANNE SALISBURY NICKNAME — Runt, Di MARK OF I.D. — Braces FUTURE PUNS — Work with computers, while raising horses on the side DREAM — To become rich and travel a lot PAMELA MARIE SCHUEN NICKNAME — Floyd, Ham Sowen, Pauline MARK OF I.D. — Olivet, Pigs FUTURE PLANS — College, and teach high school DREAM — Work in the Stratford Shakespeare Co., and record some of my songs ACTIVITIES — Forensics 10,11,12; Select Choir 9, 10, 11,12; Musical 9, 10,11, 12; French Club 11; Band 12 KEVIN GLENN SCHULTZ NICKNAME — Super Chump MARK OF I.D. — MGB FUTURE PUNS — Go to college in Denver and open my own body shop DREAM — Own my own house and own a Yamaha Seca Turbo REBECCA SUE SEXTON NICKNAME — Shorty, Bucky, Lecka MARK OF I.D. — Sailboats FUTURE PUNS — To attend college and become an architect DREAM — To sail around the world, and to have long legs 34 MICHAEL J. SHANK MARK OF I.D. — Shy, silence FUTURE PLANS — Walk the Atlantic Coast, repair computers DREAM — Own and live on a section of beach CYNTHIA ELAINE SIEBEL NICKNAME — Cyndi FUTURE PLANS — A career in medicine DREAM — To make my parents proud of me ACTIVITIES — Women’s basketball 10,11,12; Homecoming Queen 12 ELIZABETH ANNE SLY NICKNAME — Anne Swine, Lizzie the Grammar Queen MARK OF I.D. — Pigs, European T-shirts FUTURE PLANS — Attend college and major in music DREAM — To return to Denmark and play in the Copenhagen Symphony ACTIVITIES — Concert band 9,10,11,12; Pep band 10,11,12; Jazz band 11; Select choir 11, 12; Musical 9, 10, 11,12 DAVID FINLAY WINSLOW SPARKS NICKNAME - Dave MARK OF I.D. — Johnna FUTURE PLANS — Service DREAM — To make a lot of money ACTIVITIES — Band 9, 10, 11; Football 9, 12 SHEILA MARIE SPENCER MARK OF I.D. — Smile FUTURE PLANS — Go to college and become a Special Ed teacher DREAM — To have a huge house in the mountains and help others in any way I can MARY STEVENS FUTURE PLANS — Get out of Mattawan DREAM — To find a deeper meaning in the shadows of the worlds insignificance 35 DAVID DEAN STRAUBE NICKNAME — Strub, Doob MARK OF I.D. — Green Duster with leprosy FUTURE PLANS — Attend college in Michigan or Arizona — majoring in Accounting DREAM — To own a racing sailboat and become a world famous skiier ACTIVITIES — Ski Club 9,10,11,12; Class officer 10; Publications 11,12 DONALD D. STRAUBE NICKNAME — Strubie MARK OF I.D. — Odd sense of humor FUTURE PLANS — College for four years, business DREAM — To own a ski resort in Colorado ACTIVITIES — Class officer 9,10,11,12; Publications 12; Ski club 9,10,11,12 VICKI STR0N6 NICKNAME — Red, snuggles MARK OF I.D. — Musical abilities and always smiling FUTURE PLANS — Get my master’s in both vocal and instrumental music DREAM — Get the lead in a broadway show and play 1st chair oboe in a famous symphony ACTIVITIES — Band 9,10,11,12; Musical 9,10, 12; Talent show 11; Select choir 11,12; Track 9, 10; Forensics 10,11,12 JOHNNIE MICHAEL ANDREW STROUD NICKNAME — Stroudie, Mike MARK OF I.D. — Raised eye brows FUTURE PLANS — Attend college in the sun of the Southwest DREAM — To be a professional beach bum ACTIVITIES — Basketball 10,12; Publications 12 CHRISTOPHER LYNN STUUT NICKNAME — Christopher Dobb, Stoph, Chris MARK OF I.D. — Different color eyes FUTURE PLANS — Possibly go into the Air Force and come out an electronic engineer DREAM — Become successful at my job, and marry a beautiful woman THOMAS LEON VAUGHN NICKNAME — Thomas, Vammy MARK OF I.D. — 42 FUTURE PLANS — Go to a technical school and learn a trade DREAM — To live rich, and be happy with a special lady! ACTIVITIES — Football 9, 10,11,12; Homecoming 10 36 ELLEN ELIZABETH VERA NICKNAME — Ellie, Doper MARK OF I.D. — Burgundy, 76 Mustang FUTURE PLANS — Get associates degree in Business, open my own Pet Shop DREAM — Be a Vet. and be very rich ACTIVITIES — Track 9,10,11.12 THRESA MARIE VERSLUIS NICKNAME — Thresa FUTURE PLANS — To attend college and receive an Accounting degree ACTIVITIES — Track 10; Cross Country 10,11; Cheerleading 10 ERIC WESLEY VITO NICKNAME — Tarzan MARK OF I.D. — Gymnastics FUTURE PLANS — College and competitive gymnastics DREAM — The Olympics and go to Central Africa ACTIVITIES — Band; Gymnastics ROBERT J. WEARMOUTH NICKNAME — Robby, Goony MARK OF I.D. — My beard FUTURE PLANS — Go to work and make money DREAM — To have lots of money, a fast car and a fast motorcycle ACTIVITIES — Football 11,12 TAMMY WESTON NICKNAME — Wammy MARK OF I.D. — Rollerskating FUTURE PLANS — Graduate, move to Florida DREAM — Live in Paris, marry and have a family ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9, 10 DAVID L. WETTERS NICKNAME — 0. J. MARK OF I.D. — Mustache DREAM — To get a nice car ACTIVITIES — Football 10 37 HAROLD EDWARD WHITEHEAD NICKNAME — Whiley MARK OF 1.0. — Curly hair FUTURE PLANS — Attend a technical school for drafting DREAM — Become a successful designer, design new types of car bodies ACTIVITIES — Cross Country; Track 12 JAMES LOREN WILLIAMS NICKNAME — Jim FUTURE PLANS — Go to KVCC to be a Police Officer DREAM — Be financially secure with a nice house and great wife KRISTOPHER LEE WILLIAMS NICKNAME - Kris MARK OF I.D. — Always running in halls after 1st hour FUTURE PLANS — College DREAM — To be happy and rich ACTIVITIES — Band 9,12; Football 9 LISA MARIE MONICA WOLFF NICKNAME — Wolffer, Lis MARK OF I.D. — Long hair and dressing up FUTURE PLANS — Attend college and major in a Medical career or Religious education DREAM — Meet the Police and Cheap Trick ACTIVITIES — Forensics 11,12 DOUGLAS SCOn WOLTHUIS NICKNAME — Wally, Wall FUTURE PLANS — Attend Denver automotive school DREAM — To live in California and own San Diego beach MICHELLE RENEE WRIGHT NICKNAME — Shelley, S. H. MARK OF I.D. — Flat Rock FUTURE PLANS — Go to college and graduate and to become a doctor DREAM — To have no more handicapped children ACTIVITIES — French Club 11; Pep Pal 11; Band 11,12; Forensics 11,12; National Honor Society 38 VIRGINIA YOUNG NICKNAME — Buckwheat, Saturn MARK OF I.D. — My tan FUTURE PLANS — Be an R.N. or L.P.N. DREAM — To be rich and own a Lambergeney, or Foreign car ACTIVITIES - Basketball, Track FRANK S. ENGLISH NICKNAME-Vrank, Franco MARK OF I.D. — Height FUTURE PLANS — Go to a trade school; EXIST DREAM — Be a comedian in a variety of Hollywood Night Clubs ACTIVITIES — Basketball 9,10,11; Cross Country 9 39 AUTOGRAPHS 40 ©CCD TIMES 41 42 43 President: Advisor: Vice President Greg Marvin Mr. Staron Rick DeBoer Treasurer: David Sullivan, Secretary: Amy VanDyke, Trustee: Chris Barbee. c I This year the Junior class elected as class officers; Greg Marvin for President, Rick DeBoer for Vice President, Amy VanDyke for Secretary, Dave Sullivan for Treasurer, and Chris Barbee as Trustee. We had a successful magazine sale, only falling short of our goal by a small amount. Once again, though, we were disappointed in our homecoming float, placing 4th in the competition. Overall, we have had a good Junior year and are looking forward to even more success in the future. a s 44 C f 84 45 A JUNIORS LIFE IS . . . A bunch ol crowd pleasers! Dedication to football players. Laurie Abnet Stacey Alban Mike Albert David Alfieri David Anderson Jennifer Antisdale Lisa Armiger Mike Avard Chris Barbee Mark Beatles Sarah Benson Raymond Berry Debbi Beutler Bob Blaylock Don Boven Lori Boven Todd Carlson Cathy Clark Todd Cleveland David Connell Picture Not Available 46 Fred Cornelius David Corwin Jeff Crawford Kelly Csom Rick DeBoer Craig Forshee Lorenzo Franco Pam Frederick Merle French Betsy Froyd 47 I L 4L 4LLI WHEN ... Dianne Frye Jeff Fullmer Kris Gearhart Brian Geipel Art Hamel Christine Harrison David Hartwell Jane Hatcher Kim Heacock Jeff Heaton Practice makes perfect, Mike! Three cheers for the cheerleaders John Hendrickson Claire Henriotte Rich Hess Terry Hillman Brian Hoehn Tim Johnson Steve Kirklin Sue Knipfel Zandra Knipfel Lesa Kuchenreuther Mari Lane Ken Laws Debi Lesniak Chris Lewandowski SuDonna Lingg David Longjohn Jeff Lord Larry Lounsbery Laurie Lounsbery Debbie Love 49 JUST CNE MCEE YEAR Greg Marvin Patti Masterson Laura Mazzala Tammy McCrackin Nate McMann Kathy McOuien Cindy Miller Anne Montgomery Mike Moyle Chris Munson I ft ft Debbie Munting Jennifer Nash Amy Nigg Kim Olson Cheryl Osborne Tami Overbeek Mike Overton Donna Pederson Tony Pendowski Mike Phelps I love these book reports. Is this whal you call class spirit? Thai wasn't very nice. Typical Cathy Tracey Pineau Gary Pomeroy Julie Porter Teresa Quick Keith Randall Jenny Ranney Lori Reinbold Keith Riggs Mike Ringler Lisa Ritsema John Schero Reed Selkirk Kyle Sikkenga Jett Simmons Paul Simonds Tammi Rix Hilde Roerade Schelli Rothi Rich Russell Rich Sangsland 51 CLP PLACE IN TIME Carol Sirk Eric Southwell Emmett Spencer Tim Stevens Pam Stokkerman Is this supposed to be funny? Gotcha again!! Marcia Stratton David Sullivan Ken Tompkins Sandy Toxopeus Jeff Triemstra Kim Tyler Denny Vandermaele Kevin VandenBerg Amy VanDyke Tamie VanNiman Melody VanWhy Sheila Vito Ron Wall Tim Williams Starr Witman 52 JUNIORS DC IT BEST Eric Wolff Theresa Youngblodd Dave Zemek Not Pictured: Eric Christensen Frank Hudson Laura McHenry Eddie Milligan LouAnn O’Neill Tina Riffle Yvonne Williams 53 We did it again. The class of '85 won the homecoming spirit jug for the second year in a row, and we plan to do it again and again. We have a lot of spirit and pride in our school and we want to be known as the best class Mat-tawan has ever had. Our class also expects to raise enough money to go on an extravagant Senior Trip. President: Shellie Boelman Advisor: Mr. Clark Secretary: Gail Mortensen, Treasurer: Becky Mahood, Trustee: Julie Foster. Vice-President: Lisa Wolf 55 CLASS CP 85’ Chad Benson Machelle Boelman Shawn Bourdo Missy Boven Pamela Bower Bill Bower Jeff Bowie Kathleen Boyer Annette Boynton Steve Brand 56 ON TOE RIOGT TRACE John Britten Caroline Brott Kimberlyn Brown Brad Burlington Johnna Buysse Punk Out! Walcha Talkin' About? Linda Day Charles Detzler Anthony DeWaal Scott Dill Tony DePasquale 57 WE ARE WELL CN CUE WAY Anne Dobbs Kristine Doorlag Angela Dumke Robert Egly Robert Ellis Sandra Engel Brian Farris Andrew Filer Julie Foster Gary Frederick Michael Gonser Melissa Goodhew Gail Gromak Allyson Haag Rush Harrison 58 Harold Harrold Rosemary Hawes Teri Heacock Cheryl Hess Tammy Hiesland Russann Hill Jeff Hoikka Heather Hooker Melissa Howse Michael Hughes 59 €1115 FINEST YEAR Jacob Kovacic Pam Krum Robin Laskowski Patricia Learner Mark Lemmers Paul Lewandowski Tammy Lewis Lee Lovely Chris Lutes Becky Mahood Scott Maki Jamie Marconi John Marroquin Michael Marlin Kelly McCarthy Cynthia McCrary Tim McLemore Catherine Menck Carrie Miller Kimberly Minor Smile, Linda! Is it Edible? 60 SPIRITED SCPRCMCRES Am I in the lead? Oh Boy, another day! Peggy Molnar Terri Moon Richard Morris Gail Mortensen Donna Nedervelt Fred Nicks Scott Oberlink Jeffrey Orr Charles Often Deborah Overton Shawn Owsiany Ron Papesh Larry Partain Sherri Pate Mike Peters Kalee Polderman Kurt Pugh Michael Randall Terry Ranshaw Karla Ransom 61 Wylie Rantz Tina Regalado Bill Reily Larry Reynolds Timothy Rose $€PH€M€PE$ HAVE Stephen Sangsland Gary Schouwberg Scott Schroeder Vince Schultes Kimberly Sexton Brian Sheneman Frank Sherhart Carol Sherman Teresa Shills Laurilee Shindledecker ■ GREAT EXPECTATICNS ! J' « Teresa Shindledecker Kelly Skelton Scott Snyder Kyle Southwell Scott Stephayn Greg Strayer Jim Stroud Sheri Taylor Alicia Triplett Annette Tyler 63 Julie Winchester Lisa Wolf Mike Wooden Mike Young Not Pictured: Tony Aguilera Chris Burnham Douglas Charles Leonard Cramer Sharon Darling Kevin Farrel Kathy Fey Chris Gonzales Jesse Hiles Karl Kazeks Sherrie Nash Curt Riddle Richard Self TWC STEPS CLCSEP At Iasi, 6th Hour! Sophomore in Wood Shop 64 65 PRESIDENT: Barbara Duffield ADVISOR: Mr. Alexander SECRETARY: TRUSTEE: Tiffany Shafer Sheri Gaines VICE PRESIDENT: Jody Guilford TREASURER: Ronda Avard Our first year in the high school proved fo be different than what we expected. It was a big change, but we learned a great deal. This year we elected PRESIDENT — Barbara Duffield; VICE PRESIDENT — Jody Guilford; SECRETARY — Tiffany Shafer; TREASURER — Ronda Avard; TRUSTEE — Sheri Gaines. Our class advisor was Mr. Alexander who helped us out tremendously. A new experience for us in the high school was homecoming. We didn't do very well, coming in fourth place, but we expect to change that in the near future. Overall, we enjoyed our first year in the high school and look forward to the years to come. c I a s s € f 66 86’ WE’VE ONLY JEST BEGUN Go Team Go! Look at those legs! Becky Abbs Craig Adams Sue Augsteli Amy Allen Juanita Ambs Jackie Anderson Tani Armiger Julie Ashbaugh Rhonda Avard Sally Babcock Tamara Baker Jeff Bauer Missy Beeke Curtis Bell Lisa Bennett Marcey Blodget Jerry Bloomfield Michele Bloomfield Annette Boven Loren Brooks 68 BUILDING A TRADITION What's going on down there?” Get down Barbara. Tamee Brown Angie Bruce Missy Burlinglon Cynde Campbell Melissa Carlson Gail Cornelius Dennis Corwin Don Coveil Mike Csom Shauna Decker Carrie Chamberlain Dale Chapman Nancy Chapman Trade Christain Tom Clark Dan Dooley Jeff Doorlag Bob Dragicevich Barbara Duffield Denise Duffield 69 THE BEGINNING GE Duane Dykstra Brenda Eggen Mark Eggen Mike Ellis Terri Ellis Jeff Elwell Steve Elzinga Anita Farrel Katie Froyd Jackie Frye Kris Gunderson Scott Gutshall Janet Hall Sue Hamel Julie Hancock 70 THE FINALE Elijah Harris Mike Hart Lisa Haselberger Curt Hatcher Jackie Hawes Sue Haynes Kellie Hellenga Laurie Henry Chris Hice Penny Hippensteel Rich Hiscock Mike Hizer Cheryl Holm Kevin Jackson Steve Jepkema FIRST RING CF SUCCESS Christine King Ronda Knipfel Ginger Kocian Denise Koning Julie Koppers Mysti Kovacic Lora Krier Melissa Kruzich Todd Lennen Jimmy Lewis Mike Mack Tiffany Maneikis Robert Maslerson Simon Mazzola Amy McCrackin David Mead Kelly Melchi Dion Morgan Lisa Motycka Dan Munson Earth calling Missy Whatcha reading there, Don? 72 There is a bright side to this game. Is it my turn yet? Kelly Murow Randy Nard Libby Nedervell Sue Nessel Aaron Nezamis Tom Papesh Candi Parmley Mall Peters Melissa Peters Malt Phelps Mark Niznik Jay Oakley Jeff Oberlink Peggy Palmatier Don Papesh Sherri Pineau Chris Ponicki Mike Puzevic Scott Ouackenbush David Ranshaw 73 THE yCUNG AND Tony Reading Michele Reits Michelle Rilsema Nancy Rix Jeff Roberts Jerry Sanchez Shawn Schipper Tonya Schuitmaker Tiffany Shafer Jill Sherman 74 Todd Siebel Jodi Smith Sandra Snyder Steve Snyder Todd Sparks THE RESTLESS Joe Stokkerman Juanita Tabor Daryl Timm Larry Todd Bruce Tomlinson Tim Tomlinson Todd Triesenberg Rachel Triplett Bret VanDuine Greg VandeMaele The cheering section. Smile Tittany! Laurie VanNiman Kim VanOcker Darrah Weeldreyer Laura Westra Jett Wetters Keith Whitehead Kurt Wiggers Kelly Williams Tom Williams Jeannia Winchester Not Pictured: Janet Sue Hall Tim Looman Kelly McConnell Roberto Morales Gail Overman Silvia Sanchez Kelly Tillison Keri Witman Tim Wright Amy Young Helen Young Nancy Zemek THE BOTTOM OE THE LADDER . . . AND OLIMBINO ■Celebration! How Boring!' 76 77 78 6 L NOIII INIIAICF Aiinow ADMINISTRATION These are the gentlemen who help to keep this school running smoothly. They worked hard at a maximum effort toward excellence. 1 Clockwise: Mr. Ames, Assl. Principal AIhletic Director; Mr. Bowman, Business Manager; Mr. McCory, Management Associate; Mr. Johnston, Principal; Mr. Weeldreyer, Superintendent. 80 When Help Is Needed CLOCKWISE: MRS. GROENLAND — FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MR. CLARK — JUNIOR SENIOR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MISS WEST — LIBRARIAN SECRETARIES Clockwise: Mrs. Judy Olson, Bookkeeper; Mrs. Linda Kruzich, Guidance Counselor Secretary; Miss Tess Young, Superintendent's Secretary; Mrs. Sokolowski, Attendance Clerk; Mrs. DeBoer, High School Secretary. BARB BALTMANIS COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Women's Chorus, Select Choir ACTIVITIES: Musical HOBBIES: Amy, Plants. Gardening TERRILYN KRUEGER COLLEGE: WMU, BS and MA CLASSES: World History Sociology, Non-Western World HOBBIES: Racquetball, Cross-Country Skiing, Softball, g, Studying Psychology EILEEN EVANS COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: French, Spanish HOBBIES: Gardening, Movies, Travel, Running MARGE STARON COLLEGE: Michigan State University, WMU CLASSES- Art ACTIVITIES: Ski Club Advisor HOBBIES: Snow Skiing, Tennis, Crafts BARBARA WITTE COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: English, Reading HOBBIES: Reading, Antiques, Gardening ED STARON COLLEGE: WMU, Chicago St. CLASSES: U.S. History, Physical Education ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball Coach HOBBIES: Tennis and Skiing MARC THROOP COLLEGE: Western Michigan University CLASSES: Business, Publications ACTIVITIES: Freshman Football, Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach HOBBIES: All Sports JOHN P. HAMILTON COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: P.E. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball, F.C.A. HOBBIES: Reading the Bible 83 MARY COOPER COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Speech Communications, English ACTIVITIES: Forensics, Musical, Varsity Softball HOBBIES: Sports, Music, Theater ED KLEINSCHMIDT COLLEGE: Wisconsin State University, MSU CLASSES: Auto Mechanics, Biology HOBBIES: Cross-Country Skiing, Target Handguns JENNIFER LARSEN COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: General Physical Science, Family Life ACTIVITIES: Assistant Director of Musical HOBBIES: Dancing DOROTHY MOON COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Basic and Advanced Physical Education HOBBIES: Music, Golf, Tennis, Skiing BETTY DeYOUNG . COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Algebra, Algebra B, Advanced Algebra HOBBIES: Gardening, Reading JEANNETTELOEDEMAN COLLEGE: WMU, MSU CLASSES: U.S. Government, U.S. History HOBBIES: Bowling, Sewing DAVE WILLIAMS COLLEGE: University of Notre Dame • 'CLASSES: En ___ACXMTtES: Iniversity of Notre Dame nalish. Psychology. Sociology Quiz Bowl Commentator ANTOINETTE RUEDISUELI. IHM COLLEGE: Marygrove College, Laval University (Canada) CLASSES: Resource Room (Language Arts) HOBBIES: Gardening, Sewing, Raising Animals 84 KATHRINE KENNEDY COLLEGE: University of Illinois CLASSES: Sophomore English, Honors Sophomore English HOBBIES: Quilting, Cross-Country Skiing, Travel DANE ALEXANDER COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Freshmen Healttr - ., ACTIVITIES: Freshman Class Advisor HOBBIES: Fishing. Hunting, Cutting Wood, Sports Cars, Camping MICHAEL HALL COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: World History, U.S. History ACTIVITIES: J.V.Football HOBBIES: Harley-Davidsons, Martial Arts ALICE KINGDON COLLEGE: Central Michigan University, WMU CLASSES: Senior English, Senior Composition, Honor Junior English, Junior English ACTIVITIES: Plants, Sewing, Reading RICHARD ANDERSON COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Band HOBBIES: Playing the saxophone, Teaching DAVID HAAS COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Freshman English 2TIVITIES: J.V. Football JOHN STAMP COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Woods, Algebra, Driver Education WINTON PUGH COLLEGE: Western Kentucky University CLASSES: Drafting ACTIVITIES: Golf, Basketball HOBBIES: Golf, Hockey ing l jail W | 85 ACWtTlES: Club Club CLARK BALAS COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Consumerism, Science, Alge ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football, Varsity I HOBBIES: Skiing, Swimming, Motorcycling iKJ STEVEN STEARNS LEGE. Ferns Stale College CLASSES: Typing I and II ''otball, Softball. Ski Club JANET ALEXAN CLASSES: FWc HOBBIES: Read: S: Sports, Music KATHY NEAL COLLEGE: WMU natomv. Health ,SSES: J ________CT HOBBIES: SWng, GolLRacquetball, Read, CcfigD BARBARA Van WESTRIENEN COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Home Economics, Home and Family Living ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society HOBBIES: Quilting JOHN BOYCE B. COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Chemistry, Physics, General Science HOBBIES: Fishing JOHN BUELKE COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Individualized Math, Algebra A HOBBIES: Backgammon, Cross Country Skiing Racquetball BARBARA ROUSCH COLLEGE: WMU CLASSES: Algebra, Geometry, Senior Math ACTIVITIES: Bowling HOBBIES: Bowling, Sewing 86 Left to Right: Marjorie Purk, Betty Lennon, Marianne Dragicevich. Top Left: Carolyn Revore, Barb Hosner, Janice Abernathy, Yvonne Gabb, Jackie White, Dixie Goette, Linda Story. Bottom Left: Joan Knipfel, Djana Overacker, Glenda Lemmers, Annette Wolf, Mary Shilts. CC CW S I BUS DRIVERS 00 CO 89 Two Stores to Serve You Portage The Crossroads Mall Store Phone 323-7711 Kalamazoo West Main Mall Store Phone 343-0410 JCPenney 1982. J C Penney Company. Inc Compliments of THE MATTAWAN Office of the Kalamazoo County State BANK Telephone: Mattawan 668-3386 Schoolcraft 679-5291 Loans ... Auto... Personal... Home PREFERRED REAL ESTATE, INC. 3227 S. 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Westnedge Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 Phone: 323-8310 Bob Romence Owner THE BRYER PATCH Greenhouse and Farm 10206 West Q. Avenue Mattawan, Ml 49071 (616)668-3429 GENE MOON BUICK PONTIAC 1000 E. Michigan Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 (616)657-5541 96 97 SPORTS 98 Wildcats cn the Prowl Todd Rei,s- TerrY Kin9- Joe Alexander. Tom Vaughn. Robby Wearmouth. Mark Lane. Vic Chopp. m X ?eBoer- Dave Hartwell. Art Hamel- Don Hun,‘ Dave LeR°y- Scott Foote. Reed Selk.rk. Tony Pendowsk,. Jon Manning. Jeff Lord. Kerth Randall. Merte French. Chris Munson. Mgr. Ron Wall. Eric Wolff. Mgr Keith Riggs. Dave Sullivan. Coach Balas 99 101 FRONT ROW UHE COPEMAVER. JEFF BOWIE. GREG STRAYER. FRANK St€RHAPT. RUSH HARHSON. WYLE RANTZ, KEITH RUTKOWSKI. RON FRENCH. BRIAN FARRIS. RICH UORRG. REX SACKETT. STEVE ALLEN. MGR ALLEN WEGELER BACK ROW COACH HAAS. ROB EGL Y. STEVE SANGSLAND. SCOTT STEPHAYN. SCOTT SCHROEDER. MKE WOOOEN. MARK LEMMERS. GREG AkPEY. BEL KEENE. BOB COBER. BOB KAZEKS. BOB ANSPAUGH. COACH HALL The 1982 J.V. Foot6all season was one full of improvement and hard fought losses. The victories by the team were earned by hard work and dedication. Overall, the season was a good one for all concerned. 102 rCESHHEN IMPROVE Bottom Row: Dale Chapman, Tim Wright. Don Papesh, Jett Roberts. Jett Doriag. Kurt Hatcher. John Johnson. Dennis Corwin Back Row: Elijah Harris, 1000 Sparks, Coach Throop, Bob Dragicevich. Loren Brooks. Scott Ouackenbush, Daryl Timm, Kurt Wiggers. Jett Bauer, Todd Triesenberg, Coach Stearns, Mgr Tm Kei. The Freshmen Football Team proved to be one ot the most improved athletic teams ot the year. Tough losses to Buchanen, Paw Paw and Hackett were hard defeats. The outstanding running of Todd Sparks and great improvements by Loren Brooks were highlights of the year. 103 1982 Season The 1982 Malta wan Golf team continued to dominate as the supreme team in south central Michigan. This years accomplishments were: 2nd place K.V.A., 1st place Mattawan invitational, state regional champions, 5th place in their third straight state finals and 5th in the final state rankings. Special honors go out to Mike Pineau and Kevin VandenBerg for being selected to the all K.V.A. team. Kevin also received medalist honors in the state regional, Medalist runner up finals and was selected to the Class “C all state golf team. GCLfECS SWIN© INTO Loft to Right: Coach Pugh, Kip Kef by, Mike Pineau, Kevin VandenBerg. and Tom Cox. HARRIERS SURGE Front Row: Curtis Bell, Tammi Rix, Ramona Bylsma, Dan Dooley, Jeff Welters. Dion Morgan, Sieve Jepkema. Back Row: Terry Hillman, Jim Stroud, Greg Marvin, Mike Moyle, Chris Barbee, Mike Hizer, Andy Austin. Missing From Picture: Nancy Chapman. 106 While! Mattowan Walervliet Fennville Bangor Vicksburg Brandywine KVA State Regional Stele Dual Meet Record 3rd of 12 2nd of 8 of 12 8th of 11 2n 2n i i nd nd Hi MVP-Greg Marvin Hardest Worker-Jim Stroud Most Improved-Chris Barbee Awards '■f™ VACSIiy GIRLS CN THE MOVE Froot Row: Lisa Johnson, Kim Olson, Lisa Wolf, Pam Frederick, Lesa Kuchenreuther. Back Row: Cindi Siebel, Virginia Young (cap!.), Sheri Taylor, Annette Tyler, Laura McHenry, Coach Short, Debbie Hippensteel, Johnna Buysse, Kelly Csom (capt.), Managers Stephanie Bryer, (not pictured) Vince Workman. MATT 17 Gobles 46 MATT 47 Lawton 44 MATT 30 Otsego 54 MATT 29 Schoolcraft 46 MATT 35 Lawton 38 MATT 29 Gobles 51 MATT 22 Hackett 44 MATT 19 Delton 56 MATT 38 Parchment 50 MATT 29 Paw Paw 58 MATT 31 Bangor 40 MATT 22 G-A 24 MATT 24 K-Christian 47 MATT 29 Hackett 45 MATT 32 Delton 44 MATT 21 Parchment 41 MATT 28 Paw Paw 54 MATT 34 Bangor 36 MATT 31 G-A 18 MATT 25 K-Christian 47 MATT 27 Hartford 40 108 J.V. GIRLS TALE CHARGE FRONT ROW: JACKIE HAWES, BETH ROTHI, DEENA CHAMBERLAIN, CAROL SHERMAN BRENDA EGGEN. BACK ROW: MICHELE REITS. SHERI GAINES, MARNIE WALKER, KELLY MURROW, CHRIS LUTES, COACH STEWART, ALICIA TRIPLETT, AMY YOUNG, ANGIE BRUCE, CHRIS HICE, AND ASSISTANT COACH STEPHANIE BRYER. MATT 13 Gobles 12 MATT 19 Lawton 8 MATT 10 Otsego 21 MATT 13 Schoolcraft 12 MATT 8 Lawton 11 MATT 18 Gobles 16 MATT 14 K-Hackett 27 MATT 13 Delton 48 MATT 21 Parchment 24 MATT 21 Paw Paw 33 MATT 13 Bangor 22 MATT 13 G-A 4 MATT 9 K-Christian 22 MATT 17 K-Hackett 19 MATT 15 Delton 37 MATT 19 Parchment 25 MATT 19 Paw Paw 54 MATT 12 Bangor '2T MATT 16 G-A 14 MATT 10 K-Christian 22 Woman’s basketball at the Junior Varsity is often a learning experience that prepares the players for action at the Varsity level. This season, along with building a strong foundation for the future of Wildcat Basketball, the women displayed hard work and enthusiasm under first year coach Cheryl Steward. The J.V. Wildcats posted a 6-14 win-loss record, the best effort by a J.V. squad in five years. Individual awards, as voted by the team members, went to Kelly Murrow, Wildcat Award; Sheri Gaines, Most Improved; and Beth Rothi, Most Valuable. (Pictured above) Congratulations on a fine effort and on an exciting season that shows promises of great things in the future of Wildcat Basketball. 110 FOOTBALL OLIEEBLEAOEBS I AIMI CACCCS Front How: Terry King, Mike Rose, Mike Mortensen, Todd Reits. Bock How: Coach Throop, Emmett Spencer, Jett Lord, Keith Randall, Chris Barbee, Craig Forshee, Jett Crawtord, Mike Stroud, Tony Pendowski, Kevin VandenBerg, Bob Blaycock, Coach Staron. The 1982-83 Basketball season was a season of vast improvement and hard work. The Wildcats battled through a season of the tough K.V.A. competition and a rigorous non-conference schedule. The team played hard which enabled them to vault from a preseason pick of last place to a very respectable third place finish in the always tough K.V.A. The superior coaching abilities of Coach Staron were a major factor for the success. 112 PROVIDE EXCITEMENT 113 114 JUNIOR VARSITY HUSTLES Front How: Kurt Pugh, Frank Sherhart. Back Row: Coach Pugh, Bill Bower, Jim Stroud, Rick Gerhart, Mike Copenhaver, Mark Lem-mers, Rob Egly, Bob Anspaugh, Doug Charles, Bob Cober, Rush Harrison. MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT 52 Planwel 54 Otsego 49 Hackelt 41 Oelton 50 Parchment 45 Dowagiac 46 White Pigeon 38 Paw Paw 54 Allegan 55 Bangor 44 G-A 57 K-Christian 40 Hackett 64 Oelton 45 Parchment 72 Bangor 60 Vicksburg 53 G-A 52 K-Christian 48 Paw Paw 54 43 59 56 54 61 62 51 78 38 41 77 53 79 47 47 59 65 69 49 115 FPESHMEN GAIN EXPERIENCE frut Row: Mgr. Doug McKinney, Todd Lennen, Curtis Bell, Elijah Harris, John Johnson, Dion Morgan, Tim Wright. Back Bow: Coach McKinney, Curt Hatcher, Scott Ouackentxjsh, Kurt Wiggers, Jeff Bauer, Loren Brooks, Mike Csom, Mgr. Steve Spencer. MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT MATT - Hackett Deiton 40 36 ueiion 40 Allegan 35 49 Bangor Hartford Paw Paw K-Christian Hackett Deiton Hartford Bangor Vicksburg K-Christian Paw Paw BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Varsity Front How: Theresa Youngblood Denise Dewey Betsy Froyd Bock How: Sue Roberts Paula Hofman Pan Stokkerman Junior Varsity Front: Becky Mahood Second How: Sheri Taylor Gail Mortensen Debbie King Back How: Beth Rothi Patti Learner Julie Foster Freshmen Front How: Denise Koning Peggy Palmatier Shawna Decker Denise Duffield Standing: Barbara Duffield Laurie VanNiman Kelly Murow Darrah WeekJreyer 117 NETTEES LCCE TCWACD FlTtCE Bock How: Coach Woods, Kris Doorlag, April Colins, Trish Mardis, Tammy Overbeek, Mary Lane. Amy Cashen. Coach Stratton, front How: Marsna Stratton, Pam Frederick, Kathy McOuien, Jennifer Antedate, Michelle VandenRoest. Gel ready Amy sets it up. The girls Varsity Volleyball team played with great intensity and Wildcat pride during the 82-83 season. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough for the lady spikers to suffer through a long and tough season. The lady cats played hard as a team but were less formidable than their K.V.A. opponents, due partly to the lack of experience of this year’s team. The hard work and experience for the coming years should be bright for the lady cats. 118 I got it. 119 Ready for the return. J.V. Volleyball 120 WILDCAT SLDGCEDS Matlawan Baseball has always had a tradition of having talented players capable of performing outstanding plays, and this year’s team was no exception. The Wildcats counted heavily upon the experience of their returning lettermen: seniors Todd Reits — shortstop and pitcher; Mike Mortensen — 2nd baseman; Don Hunt — 1st base and pitcher; Mike Rose — outfielder; Bob McLarty — outfielder; and junior Kevin Vandenberg — catcher and pitcher. Junior Varsity performers up for their first season of varsity ball included: Emmett Spencer — outfielder and pitcher; Jeff Crawford — 3rd baseman; Frank Hudson — outfielder; Dave Connell — outfielder and pitcher; Bob Blaylock — 2nd baseman; Tony Pendowski — catcher and 1st baseman; Mike Ringler — pitcher and infielder; and Sophomore Bob Anspaugh — pitcher and infield. With the intensity and talent displayed this season the Wildcats not only showed their pride in themselves, but also displayed to their opponents that the Blue and Gold” is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the future. i 121 Returning Varsity Softball players this year are; Amy Cashen, Debbie Hippensteel, and Michelle VanderRoest. The team lost ten seniors last year, and among the many hopefuls ready to fill those open positions were Kim Olson and Debbie Munting, who were brought up to the Varsity ranks for last year’s tournament. Although this past season was a rebuilding year for the Wildcat Varsity Softball Team it was filled with more than its fair share intense hustle and exciting plays. 122 DIAMCND C AELINt S CIJIZ BOWL Left to Right: Mr. Johnston, Amy Cashen, Scott Goodman, Keri Witman, Mark Beadles, Michelle Wright, Chris Munson. This year’s Quiz Bowl team completed another successful year as the team finished 3rd in the K.V.A. behind Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw. Led by Mark Beadles, the team once again showed other K.V.A. schools that we are a perennial power in this competition. In the past three years, Mattawan has finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Many thanks go out to Coach Mr. Johnston and to Moderator Mr. Williams. 123 ATHLETES IN ACTION 124 125 MEMBERS: MIKE ALBERT, CHRIS BARBEE, DEBBIE BEUTLER, TODD BORGENS, SUE GRABOWSKI, CHRIS HARRISON, DON HILBERT STEVE KIRKLIN, GEORGE KOBREEK, PEGGY LAMB, KATHY MELCI, CINDY MILLER, HIDE ROERADE BECKY SEXTON PAUL SIMONDS, DAVESTRAUBE, DONSTRAUBE, MIKE STROUD, AMY VANDYKE, RON WALL THERESA YOUNGBLOOD Yearbook Editor: David Straube •w Advisor: Mr. Throop Newspaper Editor: Todd Borgens PUBLICATIONS A more detailed student selection process this year brought about a great deal of participation and cooperation on the part of the publications class. Many more ideas and hard work keyed the success for the year and made this year’s yearbook one to remember. It would not have all been made possible, however, without the attitude and class of the best student body possible. 127 Skill Center Is fcr a Lifetime Working at the grind. Balancing the books. Listen to it purr. And we're off! May I help you? 128 Computers amaze me!! Time for clean up. I am sure it's just a sprain. Do I have a fever? Eyes on the copy. fellowship cf Christian Athletes Left to Right: Mike Stroud, Chris Barbee, Jeff Lord, Michelle VanderRoest, Terry King, Jim Stroud, Rob Egly, Mr. Hamilton, and Max Corning. A All-State Band Member In a very prestigious award, Rex Marks was selected as first chair trombone of the Michigan Lions All-State Band. Rex was one out of only 160 people who were chosen to participate in this band. He will be traveling for two weeks to Hawaii and spending most of his time at the University of Hawaii. Congratulations to Rex and we all hope that your experience with this band is a memorable one. 132 BAND MARCHES CN The High School Band is constantly adding on to the motto; “With Mattawan Pride.” On March 26, the band competed in District Band and Orchestra Festival; and again came out on top, with no rank lower than an A. The band also has a tentative plan for a trip to Florida in April of 1984. The band wishes to thank you for all the continuous support and consideration throughout the years. FORENSICS FIRST ROW: SANDY TOXOPEUS. STEVE DUDE. SECORO ROW: KEITH RANDALL. DAVE SULLIVAN. RON DERHAMMER. PAM SCHEUN. AMY NIGG. TAMMY BAKER. THIRD ROW: BRIAN FERRIS. SCHELLI ROTHI. LAURA MAZZOLA. DEBBIE KING. PAULA HOFMAN. DEBBIE OVERTON. CAROL SHERMAN. SUE NESSEL. MARK BEADLES. CHRIS BOWER. MARY COPENHAVER. LISA WOLFF FOURTH ROW: DAVID BARTON, CRAIG EWALD, AMY VAN DYKE. TODD BORGENS. CINDY MILLER JULIE PORTER. GAIL GROMAK. VICKI STRONG. MIKE ALBERT. KAREN GUNDERSON SONJA HRABOWY. JEFF OAKLEY. FORENSICS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: LAURA MAZZOLA. KAREN GUNDERSON. LISA WOLFF. SONJA HRABOWY. JEFF OAKLEY. MRS COOPER. TODD BORGENS 134 135 NATIONAL HCNCL SCCIETT Front Row: Michelle Wright, Jeff Oakley, Scott Goodman, and David Peters. Back Row: Advisor: Mrs. Kingdon, Amy Cashen, and Advisor: Mrs. Van. STUDENT CCUNCIL Front Row: David Barton, Laura Mazzola, Mark Beadles, and KeKy Murrow Back Row: Tony Wegeler, Kathy Boyer, Scott Oberlink. and Michelle Wright. SELECT CECIL Froot Row: Sheila Spencer, Marcie Kirk, Mindy Drummond, Jennifer Nash. Suzanna Spears, Pam Waiting Socood Row: Kim Ray, Darrah Weetdreyer, Anita Farrel, Sherri Pineau. Tammy McCrackin, Lisa Crawlord, Jennifer Antisdale. Lisa Ritsema, Donna Nedervelt Third Row: Colleen Barrett, Eleanor Boyer, Patti Masterson, Debbi Beutler, Hdde Roerade, Kim Minor, Kathy McOuien, Libbie Nedervelt. Foorth Row: Cindy McCrary, Sherrie Pate, Keley Jones. SuDonna Lingg, Dornda King, Robin Laskowski, Lisa Warr. WOMEN’S COCCUS First Row: Debbie Overton, Sheila Vito, Laura Mazzola, Rich Hess, Sandy Toxopeus, Paula Hofman, Keith Randal, Betsy Froyd, Chris Bower Socood Row: Kim Brown, Karen Gunderson, Jeff Oakley, Sonja Hrabowy, Scott Goodman, Amy McCrackin. Pam Schuen, Anne Sly. Third Row: Merle French, Vickie Strong, Greg VandeMaele, Abbie Furtwangler, Peggy Molnar, Mike Young, ScheOi, Rothi, Jeff Cassada. Foorth Row: Keith Riggs, Mrs. Baltmanis, Denny VandeMaele, Mark Beadles, Mary Hawes. Steve Dude, Allyson Haag, Dave SuOivan. 137 1982 MATT A WAN J Seniors: Emerson Bloomfield Betsy Culbertson 1000 3 i Seniors: Joe Alexander Cyndi Siebel Royality: King-Mike Stroud Oueen-Cyndi Siebel Seniors: Mike Stroud Elise Polderman 138 HOMECOMING CCUOT Juniors: Nate McMann Kyle Sikkenga Sophomores: Frank Sherhart Annette Boynton Freshmen: Mike Csom Sheri Gaines Way to go, Mike! 139 Our Queen... Congratulations! PCWDECPLfrS This year we started a new tradition at Mattawan. The girls played a powder puff football game with the upperclassmen against the lowerclassmen. Following the game, was a big bonfire in the football parking lot. This year’s game and bonfire were a success. Scorers in the game were Beth Rothi, for the underclassmen and MaryJane Canney, for the upperclassmen. The final score was 8-8. 140 IN ACTION 141 RALLYING UP 142 HCHECCMINC FLOATS First Pita: Seniors Sorry, Charlie-only the best players are picked to be Wildcats. Second Place: Sophomores Reach out and tackle someone. ” Feerth Plea: Freshmen ’ ‘Panthers' soup is mmm, mmm good. 143 Third Plea: Juniors Before we stomp 'em with our cleaties, we get the eaties for our Wheaties. SKIERS SWOOSH AGAIN SKI CLUB MEMBERS: TERRI ALBERT, KATHY ANDERSON. RHONDA AVARD, TAMMI BAKER, SHELLI BOELMAN, STEPHANIE BRYER, MARGIE BYERS DEENA CHAMBERLAIN, LINDA DAY, DAMON DECKER SHAUNA DECKER, RON DERHAMMER. ANGIE DUMKI. MIKE ELLIS, STEVE ELZINGA. JULIE FOSTER LORENZO FRANCO BETSY FROYD, JODY GUILFORD. CHRIS HARRISON, JANE HATCHER, TERRI HEACOCK, HESS RICH, MISSY HOWSE, KELLY NEIL, RONDA KNIPFEL, LEE LOVELY. CAROL MACPHEE. JAMIE MARCONI, JOHN MARROOUIN, NATE McMANN, DEBBIE MUNTING, KELLY MUROW, JEFF OBERLINK, KIM OLSON, CHRIS PONIKI MIKE PUZEVIC. BETH ROTH!. KYLE SIKKENGA, ERIC SOUTHWELL. KYLE SOUTHWELL. DAVE STRAUBE, DON STRAUBE, SHERI TAYLOR BRET VAN DUINE, AMY VAN DYKE. MIKE WOODEN, RICK DEBOER RICHHISCOCK. 144 The Ski Club was very active this winter, though the snow was limited. There were some new faces out at Timber Ridge this year from M.H.S. There were those who experienced their first wipeout and those who just took one of their many falls. Again the club went to Crystal Mountain for a beautiful weekend. A few people from M.H.S. went to Kill-ington, Vermont to get in some real skiing this winter. The Ski Club would like to thank Mrs. Staron, Mrs. Deboer, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Stearns for being great advisors. 145 SPIRIT WEEK: HA WAIIAN DA Y s T fe-year's snowcorfiing frep assembTy'-was titie best evefrThe spirit was a representation of Mat-tawan’s pride for their school. The various events that took place at the assembly were a shaving cream skit, won by the sophomores; coke skit, 1 balloon popping skit, a tennis shoe skit all won by the juniors, and the all famous blue and gold competition which was won by the freshmen. The snowcoming pep assembly once again had a very exciting format and a successful turn out. 147 8N an r J3 saaawaw ROYAL COURT This year’s Snowcoming was a performance of the best efforts of the students at Mattawan High School. Chosen by their classmates are the members of the court. They were as follows: Seniors — Mary Stevens and Joe Alexander; Virgie Young and Emerson Bloomfield; Thurmon McQuien and Kathy Melchi; and Angie Cook and Todd Reits; Juniors — Theresa Youngblood and Chris Munson; Sophomores — Lisa Wolf and Bill Keene; and Freshmen Barb Duffield and Dion Morgan. The King and Queen for Snowcoming “83” were Kathy Melchi and Todd Reits. Each year Snowcoming seems to get better and better. 149 IN MEMCPIAM 1965 1979 Timothy Paul Gordon When the class of 1983 graduates in June, we will be graduating without one of our fellow classmates, Tim Gordon. Tims untimely death took him away from us during his first Christmas vacation in the high school. When we came back to school in the new year many fell a loss deep inside, we had started another new year while Tim’s had ended. The sorrowness was not only felt by the student body but by his teachers as well. Many remember Tim as a good friend who cared for other classmates as well as his teachers, and most of all a person you could depend on. Tim will always be in our minds and his loss will never be replaced. 150 On February 16th, 1983 many students at Mattawan High School lost a very good friend. Michelle Bowman was a guiding force within the class of '83. She was nominated most likely to succeed and elected Vice President of her senior class. Additionally Michelle was secretary of the National Honor Society. Her time was not only devoted to her classmates but also to her church where she served leadership capacities for the Arch Diocese Youth Group. Michelle was planning on pursuing a career in architecture after attending either the University of Detroit or Notre Dame. Without a doubt Michelle lived her life in an exemplary way. Her enthusiasm, sincere caring for fellow humans, academic pursuit and good nature were outstanding examples for all of us to follow. Many people enter and leave our lives; only a very few change who we are or what we are about. Michelle was one of the few. We will remember her always. 151