Mount Vernon High School - Hoop Pole Yearbook (Mount Vernon, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1988 volume:

ScAooi 'Diatncct s4dmi Ua icU vta The Board of School Trustees for the 1967-33 school year. Seated (L-R) Elmer Pharr, Helen McCormick, and Brenda Coff. Standing (L-R) Jerry Rutledge and Robert Rapp. Right: Melvin J. Levin, Superintendent Far Right: Billy D. Walker, Assistant Superintendent Business Right: Carl E. Culiver, Assistant Superintendent Building and Grounds Far Right: Dr. John Emhuff, Assistant Superintendent Instruction 2 Administrators Dedication The members of the yearbook staff are pleased to dedicate the 1988 Hoop-Pole to Mrs. Wilma Jacobs who retired last year. From August, 1946 to May, 1957, she was the secretary to former principal, Charles Hames. After an absence of thirteen years to raise her family, she returned, and from August, 1970 until June, 1987, she served as the Athletic Department secretary, handling not only those funds, but all of the Extra-Curricular accounts as well. She was always busy, but never too busy to help anyone who asked for it and never too busy to smile. During the summer of 1987, several MVSHS students participated in some activities other than the usual swimming and cruising, some school related, some not. Right: Donna Krietenstein, Krista Bebout, and Sheryl Botta attended Hoosier Girls' State. Below: Angela Ricketts, Mrs. Madden, and Keith Gibbs (not pictured) were translators at the Pan Am Games. Below right: Cory Westerfield, Todd Bacon, Gary Hartmann, and Deryl Botta went to Hoosier Boys' State. Opposite page: Scott Quintilliano competed in sailing regattas. Top right: The band worked hard, as usual, to perfect their marching routine. Lower right: Mike Mohr, Bill Rowe, Mike Allyn, and Brian Denning are shown working at the 4-H Fair for FFA. 4 Summer Activities Sctmm i 4ctCvCtie Summer Activities 5 Band photo courtesy of Jay Hile The easiest way to find Mr. Woodall's office is to: 1. Go to Hardee's for lunch. 2. Consult the map posted in the main hall. 3. Organize Senior Skip Day. The easiest way to find Mrs. Jones's office is to: 1. Volunteer to blow up balloons for Student Council. 2. Stuff a Freshman in a locker. 3. Grab a quick smoke in the bathroom. The best way to get from the relocatables to the science dept, and still be on time is to: 1. Cut through the courtyard. 2. Sprout wings and fly. 3. It's impossible! Run, baby, run!!! The easiest way to find the yearbook room is to: 1. Ask one of the staff members wandering the halls 7th period. 2. Follow the people coming back from Hardee's 7th period. 3. Follow the yelling and screaming voices. To find the choir department: 1. Listen for a Pee Wee Herman laugh. 2. Listen for people whining, We love you, Conrad ... 3. Leave the renovated part of the school and go straight. Lb The best way to find the science department is to: 1. Follow the smell of burning sulfur to Mr. Schuessler's room. 2. Trail the snakes back to Mr. Riedford's room. 3. Let divine intervention lead you to Mr. Ransford. 'Ttecv Sc laoC To find the most recent part of the reconstruction: 1. Follow the stinky caulking smell. 2. Follow the smell of new carpet. 3. Just plain follow your nose! To get past the mob of people at the junction of the main hallway and the social studies hallway one should: 1. Pull a fire alarm. 2. Crawl. 3. Pole vault. To get upstairs in a hurry one should: 1. Rent a wheelchair and use the elevator. 2. Climb the elevator cables. 3. Grab onto some big person's shirt and let him tow you. You know we are having a earthquake drill if: 1. See 1 on the tornado question. 2. There are short blasts on the new intercom system. 3. Mrs. Jones runs down the hall yelling, The sky is falling! The sky is falling! You know we are having a fire if: 1. The exit you are assigned to use is blocked by construction. 2. You smell smoke. 3. The teachers beat you out the door. You know we are having a tornado drill if: 1. The construction workers set off the fire alarm 2. The fire alarm is ringing, but the faculty members are stationed at the exits and won't let you out. 3. There is a siren noise on the new intercom system. Map Page 7 This year, frosted denim was the thing to wear; Raisin Guys were the things to have, and deck shoes were resurrected. Shaved hair was still worn by a few brave souls. In the first weeks, the cafeteria and the main hall were not the places to be. Construction dust, terrazza goop, and partitions were everywhere. As the year wore on, the construction wound down and new parts of the building were opened. The Commons was the new place to be at lunchtime, but the foyer remained the gathering place in the morning. 8 Student Life Studeat 1. The Breakfast Club — Opposite, far left 2. Donny shows off the frosted denim look. 3. Mike Mohr models his boat shoes. 4. Half a hallway is better than none — left 5. What an appetizing scene! — below 6. They heard it through the grapevine! Student Life 9 10 Student Life Studeat , • ;g ; ]ZCH . Guarantee! , , j MoK'Dll 1 ; 1 i '4; ' 1 : 'RokK, 3j “? , Sayings 11 Above: Shady choir members Matt shows his Hoosier Pride Right: Sheryl and Dena dress for the occasion. Opposite: The Juniors' section of the auditorium Far Right: Angela displays her school spirit Robin shows her spirit in subtle ways Niki leads the pep session 12 Spirit Week Sfrinct 02Vee Spirit Week brought much that was the same as in past years and much that was different. Once again, there was no parade. However, the Scavenger Hunt was repeated with the Freshmen pulling off an upset. Also, due to the new paint job, we could not decorate the halls as in past years. To make up for this, each class decorated a section of the auditorium which had not yet been repainted. The Spirit Day dress-up competition featured Buttons and Shades Day, College T- Shirt Day, Dress Up Day, and Sweats and Bandanna Day. The Spirit Stick was won by the Seniors. Spirit Week 13 ‘tfyiy i 4dmi U4tn4Uo't Although the school was still very much under construction , Mr. Goerlitz commented that everything went a lot smoother than last year. The students and faculty were terrific — a big help! Since most of the remaining construction was upstairs away from students and teachers, the learning environment was greatly improved over last year. There were also fewer confrontations among students which Mr. Goerlitz felt was due to the increased size of the school. I am extremely proud of Phase 1. The quality of the work is something the community can be proud of for years to come. G. Donald Goerlitz, Principal Tom Collins Director of Information Systems Mr. Collins is in charge of the management of computer operations. He also super- vises the high school budget, the purchase of classroom equipment, and the mainte- nance of the building and grounds. 14 Administrators Ann Jones Assistant Principal Mrs. Jones' responsibilities focus on student services and activities. She admits new students, supervises student discipline, oversees textbook distribution and collection, coordinates convocations, and serves as co-sponsor of the Student Council. Charles Valier Athletic Director Mr. Valier's responsibil- ities include recommending personnel for coaching as- signments, scheduling athlet- ic events, and securing offi- cials. He coordinates transportation and the sched- uling of events requesting school facilities for meetings. He also assumes fiscal re- sponsibility for the entire athletic program. Bonnie Awe English Phyllis Barker Guidance Counselor David Bell Science Larry Blubaum English John Bonar Science Steve Britt Social Studies Montreva Calhoun Librarian Robert Calhoun English Leland Dale Industrial Arts Loren Evans Mathematics Gary Frazer Industrial Arts Stephen Fuelling Mathematics Deborah Gabe Distributive Education Kandy Gibson Special Education Stephen Grannan Social Studies Judy Grebe Language Joanne Hamm English James Hatfield Business Jerry Herron Social Studies Peggy Herron English James Hines Industrial Arts David Jeffries Business Gerald Jeffries Driver's Education Richard Jesch Mathematics Debra King Special Ed� '’ non Gerald King Social Studies Keith Kinnaird German Lory I Lackey Social Studies Kathy LeClere Art Geoff Leonard Vocal Music 15 ? ■zcttCfy Carol McCUtchy Counselor Scott McMurtry Industrial Arts Terry McMurtry Industrial Arts Tom McNamara Mathematics Darlene Madden Spanish Mathematics Carol Martin Nurse Charles Martin Social Studies Kim Merrick Special Education Greg Meyers Physical Education Roberrt Murray Mathematics Susan Murray Home Economics Dorothy O'Risky French Spanish Delbert Pace Driver's Education John Ransford Science Jean Reed English David Reese Agriculture Vera Renschler Business Bob Rhoads Art 16 0?acu£t t Bernard Riedford Science Ann Scarafia Home Economics Bruce Schuessler Science Denise Seger Business Don Sellers Physical Ed. Health Ann Shank SER V Computers Brian Smith Business Becky Tucker Physical Ed. Health Ed Welte Band Director Michael Wheaton Mathematics Steve Wilson English Randy Woodall Attendance Officer Carole Albin Secretary Dawn Ashworth Secretary Cheryl Bell Secretary Susan Bourne Detention Center Amy Creenebaum Special Ed. Aide Deborah Isham SERV Aide Carol Meyers Secretary Susan Rutledge Secretary Barbara Walker Library Aide 17 Cafeteria staff, FRONT (L-R): Phyllis Miller, Barbara Champlain, Elizabeth Wiedrich, Barbara Robinson, Faye Cole, Martha Jones, Agnes Jones; BACK (L-R): Hazel Hargrove, Charlotte Johnson, Mary Felty, Mary Key, Norma Wolf, Betty Stevens, Judy Miller, Lola Healy, Betty Buchanan, Judy Felty, Phyllis Clemons, Janice Flenor. The staff really gets into the spirit and shows its WILDCAT PRIDE! Way to go. Ladies! Not pictured Leona Moore. 18 C C Custodians, FRONT (L-R): Herman Roach (Head Custodian), June Gunther, Loyce McGennis, Jimmy Goodwin; BACK (L-R): Robert Turner, Larry Bogan, Jack Sherlock, Gerald Walker, Dennis Curry. 'patufaf, ‘ 0?6t66'' 1. Ben says ... 2. What do you mean, you don't speak French7 3. This thing was working a minute ago. 4. I'm a Hoosier and proud of it. 5. Class, the school song has been changed to We Don't Need No Education. 0. Don’t even tell me we have to have all of this stuff moved by Friday. Faculty 19 'JltL fJuntOX ClaXi of cA l. Vexnon c cniox cAjit H Scfioof xeyueltl tfte pfeaiuxc of youx company at lite fJuniox- Scniox iPxom on £aluxAay, tfte tftixlielft of c fpxif nineteen ftunAxeA eiyftty - eiyftl at nine o 'cfocfx in tfte eveniny fLlnivexiity Centex 1) Gary and Paula toast the evening. 2) 'Together ... these are the best of times. 3) Prom Queen and King, Traci Shuck and Mark Mantel. 4) Prom goers were entertained by a magician; some more than others. 5) Airica, Mike, Patti, Jimmy, Sarah, Keith, Kate, and Todd. 6) Brian and Shanna get ready to leave with a few prom momentoes. 20 Prom 1) During the evening, prom goers could get their handwriting analized. 2) Julie and Dirk getting their table arrangements. 3) A display of the marriage license and programs designed by Mike Schaffstein. 4) Lisa and Turner sitting this dance out. 5) Michelle and Todd looking cool. jfimjjOA Jtlh-, Jkht MmuA Prom 21 Class Poem Moving On As we stand before you, our time is here, The time to say good-bye, time to shed a tear — A tear not for what we have lost But for what we will gain at the cost. We look ahead. We are the future. We are the hope. We have a dream to dream, a life to fulfill, A new world to scope. The Class of '88 is moving on; But this isn't the end, this is the dawn. The dawn of a better world we know we can make, Grounded in the love, support, and confidence Time can never shake. How do we say thanks? How do we hold on. And let go, too? We leave you now, but in our hearts We still hold onto you. This is it! We did it! You all walked with us And saw us through. Now it's our turn To make our dreams come true. — Sheryl Botta 22 (1 radnatinn Salutatorian Cathy Railey Gary Hartmann Class Officers Donna Krietenstein, President Joella Hickey, Secretary Marc McNamara, Vice-President Karen Simpson, Treasurer Andrea Thomas, Historian Class Songs A New Beginning Music and Lyrics — Scott Funkhouser Nicole Orr It's Our Time To Fly Music and Lyrics — Patti Liberti Class Colors Rose and Cream Class Flower Rose Rose Cream Ribbon Academic Honors Diploma Brian Babillis Todd Bacon Dawn Bertolucci Sheryl Botta Duane Bush Keith Gibbs Carrie Heap Cory Westerfield Valedictorian SetUosi l a£edict vU4ui Gary Wayne Hartmann Scfi £ Atic (£ ict HIGHEST Todd Bacon Deryl Botta Keith Gibbs Cynthia Harle Gary Hartmann Joella Hickey Brandon Kibby Donna Krietenstein Kim Maikranz Cathy Railey Cory Westerfield HIGH Brian Babillis Patti Liberti Kelli McElroy Dana Neuman HONORS Dawn Bertolucci Sheryl Botta Duane Bush Michelle Curtis James Hartmann Marc McNamara Kevin Prince Dena Wilson S x£ttt x£ vii z i Cathy Jo Railey AMERICAN LEGION CITIZENSHIP Todd Bacon Donna Krietenstein Angie Ross D.A.R. CITIZENSHIP Deryl Botta Service CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Deryl Botta Joella Hickey INDIANA FARM BUREAU CO- OP Cathy Railey rftteattcuice ATTENDANCE Gary Hartmann Jim Hartmann Annette LeClere Dana Neuman Angela Ricketts 24 Senior Distinction ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP Todd Bacon Michelle Curtis Joella Hickey Kim Maikranz Cory Westerfield Deryl Botta Gary Hartmann Donna Krietenstein Cathy Railey NATIONAL MERIT Commended — Michelle Curtis Cathy Railey BRISTOL MEYERS Kim Maikranz AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Todd Bacon CIVITAN SCHOLARSHIP Jason Maddix HOOSIER SCHOLAR Gary Hartmann Donna Krietenstein HAROLD V. BROWN Greg Carlisle Karen Simpson TRI KAPPA FOUNDERS' Cathy Railey EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA Kelli McElroy BOLGER Keith Gibbs Brandon Kibby N.E.A. MT. VERNON Carey Bogan MARY OTT BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL Kelli McElroy WILLIAM J. ROACH MEMORIAL Cynthia Harle KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA Gary Hartmann Cathy Railey KIWANIS ATHLETIC AWARD Cynthia Harle Marc McNamara ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY Belinda Johnson PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES INTERNATIONAL Angela Ricketts COTERIE ENGLISH AWARD Joella Hickey KIWANIS HOME EC • AWARD Dana Neuman Jamie Fischer ETA SIGMA PHI Cathy Railey BETA ASSOCIATE UNIT OF TRI KAPPA Garyr Hartmann INDIANA COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS Deryl Botta Cathy Railey K.V. BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP Kelly Ashworth KIWANIS ARION AWARD Diana Tracy Setti i s4ctivctie Alldredge, Jason: Alldredge, Tamara: DECA 3, 4, Secretary 3. 4; O.E.A. 3.4; Musical 1. 2; Choir 1. 2 Anderson, Deborah: DECA 3; French 2; O.E.A. 2. 3; Law Awareness 1, 2; Professional Image Chapter 4, Vice Pres. 4; Basketball 1; Swimming 2; Powder Puff 3, 4; Band 1 Anderson, Michael: A.F.S. 3. 4. Pres. 4; Art Guild 3; DECA 3, 4, Public Relations 4; French 1, 2, 3; Jr. Civitan 2. 4; Football 1 Arnold, Meredith: Having Fun F.G. 2; O.E.A. 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2; Musical 1. 2; Play 1, 2; Choir 1, 2 Ashworth, Jason: Golf 2, 3, 4 Ashworth, Kelly: Camera Club 3, 4, Sec Treas. 3; J.C.L. 2; Tri-M 2. 3. 4; Thespian 1, 2, 4; Musical 2, 4; Play 4; Esquires 4; Guard 3; Band 1. 2. 3, 4, Sec. 4; Choir 1. 2. 3, 4 Babillis, Brian: A.F.S. 4; German 1,2, 3, 4; Jr. Civi- tan 1, 3, 4, Freshman Rep. 1, Vice Pres. 4; Law Awareness 1; German Honor Society 3, 4; Football 1; Swimming 3; F Queen Court 4; Band 1, 2, Sopho- more Rep. 2 Bacon, Sandra: DECA 3. 4, Hist. 4; Key Club 1.2,3, Treas. 2, 3; Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Profes- sional Image Chapter 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Mat Maids 1, 2 Bacon, Todd: Chess Club 1; German 1, 2. 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Civitan 1, 2, 3. 4. Pres. 4; Out- door Sports 4. Vice Pres. 4; Student Council 4; N.H.S. 3, 4. Vice Pres. 4; German Honor Society 1. 2, 3. 4; Wrestling 1. 2. 3; B Queen Court 4 Barnes, James: Art Guild 3; F.F.A. 2 Bates, Christopher: Art Guild 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1; Swimming 1 Bebout, Krista: A.F.S. 1; Art Guild 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; DECA 3, 4; SADD 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2. Sec. 1, 2 Belcher, James: Chess Club 1; Spanish 2, 3. 4 Benthall, Kimberly: DECA 3, 4 Bertolucci, Dawn: Art Guild 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; French 2, 3, 4; N.H.S. 4; Powder Puff 3; Mat Maids 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, 4; Guard 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Guard Rep. 4; Yearbook 4 Bippus, John: Outdoor Sports 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Play 2, 3, 4 Bogan, Carey: A.F.S, 1, 2, 4; Key Club 3, 4; N.H.S. 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B Queen Court 3; F Queen Court 4; Mat Maids 2,3, 4, Pres. 3 Bolin, Michele: F.H.A. 4 Botta, Deryl: Computer Club 4; N.H.S. 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, Sgt. at Arms 4, Pres. 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Tri-M 3, 4; Math Team 3; Academic Competition 3, 4; Tennis 1; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2. 4; Stage Crew 1, 2. 3, 4; Madrigals 1, 26 Senior Activities 2; Esquires 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Botta, Sheryl: A.F.S. 1; Thespian 2, 3, 4, Co-Hist. 3. Pres. 4; J.C.L. 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Student Council 3, 4. Hist. 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Tri-M 3, 4, Treas. 4; Track 1; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 2 Bradham, Tammy: SADD 4; Sunshine 1, 2, Vice Pres. 2; Track 2, 3 Brauser, Anthony: Football 2; Athletic Mgr. 3 4 Brown, John: Bulla, Lori: Bundy, Kurt: Burnett, Todd: A.F.S. 3, Pres. 3; Spanish 1; Student Council 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Tri-M 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Esquires 3, 4. Madrigals 1, 2; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Wildcat Word 2 Bush, Duane: A.F.S. 3; J.C.L. 1. 2. 3. 4; Key Club 2, 4; N.H.S. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Sports 4 Carlisle, Gregory: Key Club 4 Carroll, David: German 2. 3. 4; Key Club 4, Out- door Sports 4. Pres. 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4 Cartwright, Wendy: French 3, 4; Key Club 4, Mu- sical 1; Choir 1 Cecil, Jody: F.H.A. 4; Swimming 3 Chaffin, Paul: Champlain, Denise: F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; French 1; Swimming 1; Musical 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Wildcat Word 4 Clark, Deborah: DECA 3,4; F.H.A. 1; SADD 1.2. 3. 4; Musical 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Wildcat Word 3 Claybrooke, Claretta: Outdoor Sports 4 Coburn, Danny: Swimming 2, 3, 4 Collins, Kelly: Cornett, Paul: Chess Club 2, 3. Computer Club 4; Student Council 4 Cox, Laurie: Choir 2, 3, 4 Cox, Sarah: A.F.S. 4; French 1, 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 2; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4 Cox, Scott: Chess 1, 2; German 3, 4; Computer Club 4; Outdoor Sports 4 Cox, Steven: Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Wres- tling 1. 2, 3 Crider, Shauntrece: Culley, James: German 4; Jr. Civitan 2; Student Council 2; Football 1; Golf 4; Swimming 4; Tennis 4. Musical 2; Choir 2 Cummings, Judy: F.H.A. 2, 3; French 1; Sunshine 1; Play 2 Curtis, Michelle: Booster Club 4; German 1, 2, 3, 4, Hist. 3, Sec. 4; Key Club 1, 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; N.H.S. 3. 4; Tri-M 4; Thespian X, 2, 3, 4, Hist. 4, Pom Pon 4, Musical 1, 2, 3. 4; Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Esquires 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3. 4 Curtis, Todd: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2.3,4; Tennis 2, 3 Damm, Keith: Spanish 1; Student Council 4; Tri- M 4, Musical 3. 4; F Queen Court 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Daniel, Michael: German 1, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Jr. Civi- tan 4; Outdoor Sports 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; F Queen Court 1 Daniele, Jodi: Track 4 Dausman, Kevin: Denning, Richard: German 3, 4, Law Awareness 1; Basketball 1; Outdoor Sports 4 Dick, David: Dickhaut, Eric: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sentinel 3 Dixon, Wesley: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Doherty, Heather: Booster Club 2; Having Fun F.G. 3; Track 2, 3, Mat Maids 3, 4; Wildcat Word 4 Duckworth, Anna: Choir 1,2,3,4; Wildcat Word 4 Duncan, Brent: Eilermann, Britta: A.F.S. 4; German 4; Key Club 4; N.H.S. 4; Cross Country 4; Basketball 4; Track 4 Elderkin, Thomas: Football 1; Wrestling 1, 2. 3. 4 Eldridge, Dean: French 2 Elliott, Tonia: Booster 4; O.E.A. 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3. Vice Pres. 3; SADD 4 Ellis, Scott: Having Fun F.G. 1; Mile After Mile 2; Baseball 4 Fisher, Jamie: Wildcat Word 4 Fleenor, Christina: Science Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Forston, Lisa: French 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; O.E.A. 4 France, Michelle: DECA 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Profes- sional Image Chapter 4; J.C.L. 1; O.E.A. 2, 3; Law Awareness 1; Powder Puff 3; Pom Pon 1, 2 Funkhouser, Scott: A.F.S. 4; German 1, 2, 4; Jr. Civitan 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Wildcat Word 2 Genet, Travis: German 1, 2; Key Club 3. 4; Cross Country 1. 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Scorer 1,2,3 Gerton, Shannon: French 1; Tri-M 2, 3, 4; Thespi- an 2, 3, 4; Musical 2, 3, 4; Play 2, 3. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Wildcat Word 4 Gibbs, Keith: A.F.S. 1. 2; Key Club 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Spanish Honor Society 2, 3; Thespian 3; Cross Country 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Musical 3, 4; Choir 3, 4 Goff, Lori: DECA 3, 4, Public Relations 4. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Civitan 1, 2; Swimming 1; Choir 1, 2 Goldbach, Irene: A.F.S. 1,2; Key Club 3, 4; O.E. A. 4 Crable, Christopher: German 2 Grace, Sharon: DECA 3, 4, Hist. 4; Professional Image Chapter 4 Grcenwell, Lori: German 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1 Hall, Pamela: Spanish 1. 2.3. 4; Athletic Lineman 4 Hjrle, Cynthia: Jr. Civitan 1; Key Club 2. 3, 4; N. H.S. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4 Harris, Scott: Art Guild 1, 2; French 1, 2; Thespian 3, 4; Musical 1, 2, 3. 4; Esquires 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Hartmann, Gary: Chess 1, 2; German 1,2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3. 4; N.H.S. 2, 3, 4; German Honor Society 2, 3. 4; B Queen Court 3; Football 1, 2; Golf 2, 3 Hartmann, James: German 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Football 3; Outdoor Sports 4 Hausmann, Karla: Art Guild 1, 4; German 2, 3, 4; Having Fun U F.G. 1; J.C.L. 1; SADD 4; N.H.S. 4; German Honor Society 3; Track 2, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4 Heap, Carrie: A.F.S. 1, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; German 2, 3. Hist. 3; Jr. Civitan 3. 4, Treas. 4; O. E.A. 2; Student Council 3; Swimming 2; Cheer- leader 1 Heintzelman, Teresa: A.F.S. 1, 2; Booster Club 3; Key Club 4; Student Council 1, 2, Band 1 Hester, Amy: Hickey, Joella: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Sec. 4; N.H.S. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4, Sophomore Class Sec.; Senior Class Sec. Hines, Michele: A.F.S. 1, 2, 3. Booster Club 4; Ger- man 1; SADD 2, 3, 4; Hist. 3; Thespian 4; Pom Pon 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4 Holder, Steven: Hunsinger, Terry: Hunsinger, Toby: F.F.A. 1, 2 Irvin, Kip: Law Awareness 1; SADD 1 Jackson, Tim: Jarred, Darwin: Johnson, Belinda: German 1; Key Club 2; O.E.A. 3, 4; Mat Maids 2, 3, 4; Treas. 3; Professional Image Chapter 4; Set Crew 2 Johnson, Dirk: Football 1. 2. 3, 4. Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. 2, 3. 4, Wrestling 3. 4 Johnson, Steve: AFS 2; Having Fun and F.G. 1; Outdoor Sports 4; Football 1. 4; Track 3; Wrestling 2, 3. 4 Jones, Steve: AFS 2; Spanish 1. 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Sports 4 Keitel, Jeff: Art Guild 3, 4; DECA 3, 4; Publicity Off. 4; Wrestling 1 Keitel, Sean: Law Awareness 1; Outdoor Sports 4; Basketball 1 Ketcham, Steve: German 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Year- book 3, 4 Kibby, Brandon: JCL 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sgt. at Arms 2. 3. 4; NHS 3, 4; Latin Honor Society 1; Band 1 King, John: Cross Country 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2; Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Krietenstein, Donna: Booster Club 1. 2; French 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3. Pres. 4; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Corr. Sec. 2, Hist. 3, Sec. 4; NHS 2. 3, 4; Thespians 1; Pom Pon 3, 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Esquires 3; Madrigals 2, Band 1; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4 Kuebler, Jason: JCL 2,3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Musi- cal 1, 2.3,4; Fall Play 4; Band 1, 2.3,4; Choir 1.2,3, 4 Kurtz, Lori: DECA 1, 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Soc. 1, 2, Treas. 1, 2 LeClere, Annette: Key Club 2, 3; Spanish 2, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Mat Maids 1; Athletic Helper 1; Professional Image Chapter 4, Sec. 4; FHA 1 Ledbetter, Terry: Liberti, Patricia: AFS 3; German 2; Key Club 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4, Treas. 4, NHS 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Tri-M 3, 4. Pres. 4; Thespians 1, 2; Musical 1, 2. 3. 4; Esquires 4; Madrigals 2, 3; B-Ball Home- coming Queen; Band I, 2, 3,4. Field Commander 4; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4, Librarian 2 Lilleston, Michelle: Professional Image Chapter 4, Treas. 4; German 1; OEA 4; Law Awareness 1; Mat Maids 1; Athletic Bk. Keeper 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4, Vice Pres 4 Little, David: SADD 3, 4; Track 2. 3 Maddix, Jason: JCL 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Outdoor Sports 4 Maikranz, Kimberly: Booster Club 4; Key Club 2. 3, 4; Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Spanish Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Pom Pon 1, 3, 4, Capt. 4 Maines, Courtney: AFS 3; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French I, 2; Jr. Civitan 3, 4; French Honor Society 2; Cheerleader 1, 2; Musical 1; Choir 1; Wildcat Word 2 Mann, Andy: Outdoor Sports 4 Mantel, Mark: Art Guild 1, 2. 4, VP 4; German 1, 2; Jr. Civitan 1; Law Awareness 1; Swimming 1, 2. 3. Wildcat Word 2 Marx, Tina: Sunshine Soc. 2 Mason, David: DECA 3, 4, Having Fun and F.G. SADD 1, 2, 3, 4. Treas. 4; Spanish 1; Thespi- ans 1. 2; Musical 1, 2; Choir 1, 2 Mason, Jay: DECA 1, 2, 3, 4. Parliamentarian 4; Having Fun and F.G. SADD 1. 2, 3, 4, Treas. 2. 3, Hist 4. Spanish 1, 2; Thespians 1, 2; Musical 1, 2; Choir 1. 2 McDaniel, Tim: McElroy, Kelli: French 1,2, 3, 4. Treas. 4; Key Club 1,2,3, 4; OEA 3,4. Treas. 4; Student Council 1, 2,3, 4; NHS 4; French Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Mat Maids 2; Athletic Scorer 1; Band 1, 2; Yearbook 3, 4 McNamara, Marc: JCL 2; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Class Vice Pres. 4; NHS 4; Cross Country 2,3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Melone, John: Football 3, 4; Track 3; Wrestling 2, 3,4 Meredith, Retta: Art Guild 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3; SADD 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3; Swimming 3; Mat Maids 3, 4; Choir 1, 2 Mohr, Mike: Art Guild 4; FFA 1. 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4 Murphy, Lori: German 1, 2; Key Club 1; Law Awareness 1; Choir 1, 2, 3 Nesbitt, Lisa: Thespians 4; Mat Maids 3, 4; Fall Guard 4 Neuman, Dana: JCL 1. 2; Key Club 1; NHS 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 4; Latin Honor Society 1; Musical 1, 2. 3; Athletic Linesman 2. 3; Fall Guard 4; Choir 1. 2. 3 Newman, Jeff: German 1, 2 Niehaut, Dawn: German 1, 2; Key Club I, 2, 3, 4; OEA 4; Law Awareness 1 Niemeier, Daryl: Spanish 2 Nobles, Donna: Sunshine Soc. 1; German 1, SADD 3, 4; Stage Crew 3 Norrington, Jason: DECA 3. 4; Baseball 1; Choir 2 Orr, Nicole: AFS 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice Pres. 3; German 1, 2; Jr. Civitan 3, 4, Sec. 4; Class Pres. 1, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical 3; Esquires 2, 3, 4; B- Ball Queen s Court; F-Ball Homecoming Queen; Band 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4 Paris, Shannon: FHA 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; French 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Law Awareness 1; SADD 2, 3 4 Pate, John: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3; Law Aware- ness 1; Outdoor Sports 4 Peerman, Michael: DECA 3; Football 1 Pegues, Patrick: AFS 3, 4, Hist. 4; Art Guild 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 3, 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Play 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3; Wildcat Word 4 Senior Activities 27 Se ti t s4ctivctie Perrin, Jessica: Booster Club 3; Tri-M 3, 4; Cheer- leader 1, 3; Musical 2, 3, 4; Esquires 3, 4; Choir 2, 3. 4 Pettus, Patricia: AFS 3, 4; Booster Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Civitan 3, 4; Key Club 1; OEA 2; F-Ball Queen Court 3 Petty, Brian: AFS 1; Art Guild 3; DECA 1; German 3; Jr. Civitan 3. Football 1; Track 1; B-Ball Queen's Court 1; Athletic Mgr. 1; F-Queen's Court 3 Peugh, Kelly: OEA 4; Spanish 1; Professional Im- age Chapter 4; Mat Maids 1. 2 Philipps, Terry: DECA 3; German 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1 Phipps, Jeff: Prince, Kevin: J.C.L. 2, 3; N.H.S. 3, 4; Tri-M 3. 4; Thespian 2. 3, 4; Musical 1. 2, 3, 4; Play 4; Esquires 4; Madrigals 3; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Wildcat Word 3 Railey, Cathy: A.F.S. 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3. 4. Hist. 2, Treas. 3, Pres. 4, State Hist. 3; Student Council 3. 4; Latin Honor Society 1, 2. 3; German Honor Society 3. 4. Athletic Mgr. 1, 2; Athletic Scorer 1 Rapp, John: J.C.L. 1. 2, 3, 4. Parliamentarian 3, Tribune of the Plebs 1; Jr. Civitan 3; Key Club 4. Outdoor Sports 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Tennis 1, 2. 3, 4 Reich, Jerry: Renschler, Jerry: Ricketts, Angela: Key Club 2; O.E.A. 3, 4; Spanish 1; N.H.S. 4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3; Mat Maids 2. 3. 4; Band 3 Ricketts, Joey: J.C.L. 1; Football 4 Ritzert, Rodney: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. Sec. 2; German 1; Cross Country 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1. 4 Roberts, Adam: DECA 3, 4. Musical 1; Choir 1. 2 Rohrbacher, Laurel: DECA 3, 4; Spanish 1 Roos, Brent: DECA 3, 4; Wrestling 1 Ross, Angela: Booster Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Sec. 4; French 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Law Awareness 1; Cheerleader 1, 2; Wildcat Word 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4 Rudibaugh, Kenneth: Chess Club 1, 2, 3; German 1 Russell, Kris: Art Guild 2. 3, 4; Pres. 4; Booster Club 1; J.C.L. 1; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Wildcat Word 1 Scherman, Lori: F.H.A. 1; Key Club 2; O E A 3. 4 Schmidt, Michele: Booster Club 3; Jr. Civitan 4; Cheerleader 3 Schneck, Michelle: A.F.S. 4; Booster Club 3, 4; German 1; J.C.L. 2; O.E.A. 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Profes- sional Image Chapter 4, Pres. 4; Pom Pon 1, 2, 4; 28 Senior Activities Schneider, Christopher: Art Guild 2, 3; German 2, 3; Golf 2. 3; Swimming 1. 2, 3. 4; Athletic Timer 1, 2. 3. 4 Schroeder, Bartt: Jr. Civitan 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4 Schroeder, Keith: German 1; Key Club 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1 Sebree, Gregory: Having Fun F.G. 1, 4; Football 1; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3 Shuck, Traci: A.F.S. 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Civitan 3, 4; Student Council 2; Cheerleader 1, 2; F Queen Court 1, 4; Mat Maids 3; Law Awareness 1 Simpson, Karen: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; German 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; O.E.A. 2. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; B Queen Court 1; Freshman Class Vice Pres.; Junior Senior Class Treas. Sledd, Edward: DECA 3; German 3, 4; Outdoor Sports 4. Sec. 4 Smith, Latisha: Smith, Shannon: F.H.A. 4; Sunshine 1 Smith, Twanna: DECA 2. 3, 4; O.E.A. 3; Spanish 1; Law Awareness 1, 2; Professional Image Chapter 4, Treas. 4 Staggs, Keith: A.F.S. 1, 2; German 2; Having Fun L F.G. 1, 2; Baseball 2 Stallings, Terri: DECA 3, 4, Pres. 4; German 1; 0. E.A. 4, Professional Image Chapter 4 Starnes, Edward: Art Guild 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4 Stevens, Christy: German 2; SADD 2, 3. Hist. 3; Swimming 1; Musical 1; Play 4. Band 1, 2. 3; Choir 1. 2 Stewart, Jody: A.F.S. 1; Art Guild 1. 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3. 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; French 2; Musical 1; Yearbook 4 Stinson, Kendra: A.F.S. 2; Art Guild 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3. 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4. Musical 1. 4; Choir 1. 2, 3. 4 Stratman, Angela: A.F.S. 3; O.E.A. 1. 2, 4; Spanish 1; Professional Image Chapter 4; Swimming 3, 4 Strupp, Tamara: Art Guild 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Musical 1, 3; Choir 1. 2. 3 Suess, Donald: Art Guild 2. 3, 4; Camera Club 4; German 1, 2, 3; Tri-M 4; Tennis 3, 4. Band 1 2, 3, 4 Swartz, Charles: German 3, 4; Jr. Civitan 3; Span- ish 1; Tennis 1. 2, 3. 4 Templeton, Brian: Law Awareness 1; Stage Crew 3 Thomas, Andrea: A.F.S. 3; Art Guild 4; German I, 2; Jr. Civitan 3. 4; Key Club 1, 2; O.E.A. 2; Law Awareness 1; Student Council 1, 2; German Honor Society 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Tennis 1. 2. 3, 4; Yearbook 3; Senior Class Hist. Thomas, Anthony: German 4; Football 1 Thompson, Charles: Football 2, 3; Athletic Mrg. 2, 3 Tracy, Diana: Tri-M 4; Thespian 4; Musical 1, 2, 4; Madrigals 4. Band 1, 2. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Choir 1. 2. 3, 4 Trout, David: Jr. Civitan 3; Spanish 1; Football 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Tennis 4 Tucker, Gary: Art Guild 2; Football 1, 2,3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2; Outdoor Sports 4 Tucker, William: Football 1; Track 3, 4 Valier, Cinda: A.F.S. 3, 4, Treas. 4; Booster Club 1; DECA 3; German 1; O.E.A. 4; Professional Image Chapter 4; Track 1; Swimming 1, 2. 3, 4; Powder Puff 1, 4; F Queen Court 2; Band 1 Vogel, Deke: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Law Awareness 1 Walker, Barbara: A.F.S. 3; French 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice Pres. 4; Key Club 3; Tri-M 4; Thespian 4; Musical 4; Play 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Choir 4; Wildcat Word 3 Wallis, Lisa: Booster Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Sun- shine 1; SADD 4 Walton, Valerie: A.F.S. 1; F.H.A. 2, 4; French 2; Having Fun F.G. 2; Student Council 3. 4, Mat Maids 4; Choir 3 Watson, Turner: J.C.L. 2, 3. 4; Thespian 2. 3. 4; Musical 1, 2; Play 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2 Weintraut, John: A.F.S. 3. 4; Jr. Civitan 3. 4. Sgt. at Arms 4 Westerfield, Cory: German I, 2, 3. 4, Vice Pres. 4; Jr. Civitan 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2; Student Council.4. N.H.S. 3, 4; German Honor Society 2, 3„ 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Musical 2, 3, 4; Esquires 4; F Queen Court 4; Choir 2. 3, 4 Whipple, Sammy: Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4 Whitler, Brandy: Art Guild 4; DECA 3, 4 Wilson, Dena: A.F.S. 1; Art Guild 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2. Musical 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Choir 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4 Wilson, John: German 3. 4; Life Science 2; Outdoor Sports 4, Treas. 4 Zink, Steven: J.C.L. 2; Jr. Civitan 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3. 4 Scholarship Awards Freshman Scholarship Award.................Girl — Caroline Henderson Boy — Brad Oeth Presidential Academic Fitness Awards.............. Brian Babillis, Todd Bacon, Dawn Bertolucci, Deryl Botta, Sheryl Botta, Duane Bush, Michelle Curtis, Keith Gibbs, Cynthia Harle, Gary Hartmann, James Hartmann, Joella Hickey, Brandon Kibby, Donna Krietenstein, Patricia Liberti, Kimberly Maikranz, Kelli McElroy, Marc McNamara, Dana Neuman, Kevin Prince, Cathy Railey, Cory Wes- terfield, and Dena Wilson. Departmental Awards Business: Outstanding Marketing Student.................... Senior — David Mason Junior — Tonya Coultas Classical and Modern Languages: German Honor Society Senior Award................ Todd Bacon Cory Westerfield Latin Honor Society Senior Award................ Cathy Railey National Latin Exam Winners.........John Gibbs Jennifer Post Todd Wilson Sheryl Botta Premio de Saber Award...............Joella Hickey French Honor Society Award..........Sarah Cox English: Yearbook Award...................... Jody Stewart Social Studies: D.A.R. History Award................Brian Jeffries Physical Education: AAU Physical Fitness Award..........Tessa Nussel Max Dieterle Music: Philip Hageman Music Award . . . Kelly Ashworth Patricia Liberti Lori Bobbitt Robin Temme All American Hall of Fame Band Foundation Award...........................Kelly Ashworth Patti Liberti Diana Tracy Outstanding Senior Vocal Musician....................... Patricia Liberti Music Service Award............... Deryl Botta Mathematics: Mathematics Team Tracy Simmons, Greg Kramer, Dan Schenk, Rebecca Decker, Richard Lutterman, Paula Wilderman, Deryl Botta, Mike Schaffstein, Duane Keitel, Doug Heintzelman, David Rowe, Joey Derry, Holly Krozel, Guy Green, and Greg Kramer. Boys' And Girls' State Rebecca Murray, Lani Schroeder, Lori Bobbitt, Scott Ambrose, Robert Gustafson, Ryan Niemeyer, and Michael Schaffstein. Service Awards Drama Service Award................Deryl Botta, Barb Walker, and Turner Watson. Pom Pon...........................Kim Maikranz Cheerleader........................Celeste Seitz Student Council Award...................Joella Hickey Elks Outstanding Athlete...........Todd Curtis Kiwanis State Police Camp................Jason Maddix Recognition Day 29 Settlor 'picnic 1) Doesn't Terry look studly? 2) Softball cheering section. 3) Lori tries to hide from the camera. 4) Dandy Don grilling the steaks for the picnic. 5) Dwayne and Wes kick back and watch the fun. 30 Senior Picnic Front row: Karen Simpson — Treas., Joella Hickey — Sec., and Andrea Thomas — Hist. Back row: Donna Krietenstein — Pres, and Marc McNamara — Vice Pres. Sections Meredith Lynne Arnold Jason Allyn Ashworth Kelly Lynn Ashworth Brian Scott Babillis Krista Elaine Bebout James Darcy Belcher Kimberly Ann Bent hall Dawn Michelle Bertolucci FUTURE PREDICTIONS John Keith Brown, Jr. Kurt Wayne Bundy Tami Alldredge . I see myself in Cheyenne, WY, working as an executive at a major bank . . . not married, but living it up! Debi Anderson married to a mountain man, living in the Rockies and listening to country music. Brian Babillis attend college at Rose-Hulman, then move to California and hit the big surf. Krista Bebout . In California on a beach sunning with the guy of my dreams. Kim Benthall Partying my life out of Mt. Vernon, having fun with my friends (Carol, Tammy, Brian and Tim). Dawn Bertolucci working and partying at IU, and keeping people talking by spending time at Purdue! Carey Bogan plan to teach English and coach in a high school somewhere in Indiana, and be married to a really wonderful guy. Carletta Claybrooke Married to Shawn and partying our lives away! Paul Cornett . I ll be successful and happily married with 2 kids. Michelle Curtis after starring opposite Turner Watson in'Teenage Hippie Mutants , I'll graduate from a prestigious university with my PhD in psychology and become rich and famous for discovering the cure for schizophrenia. Todd Arlan Burnett Duane Ray Bush John Weston Bippus Tammy Jean Bradham Thomas Anthony Brakie Michele Lynn Bolin Deryl Thomas Botta Sheryl Ann Botta Wendy Camille Cartwright Deborah Ray Clark Paul Everett Cornett Jody Lynn Cecil Carletta Lynn Claybrooke Laurie Ann Cox Paul Michael Chaffin, Jr. Denise Ann Champlain Danny Wayne Coburn Sarah Elizabeth Cox Kelly David Collins, Jr. Scott Allen Cox Steven Lyle Cox Neil Todd Curtis James Scott Culley Judy Ann Cummings Michelle Yvette Curtis Keith Melvin Da mm William Michael Daniel Jodi Amber Daniele Kevin Ray Dausman Richard Joseph Denning David Allen Dick Eric Wayne Dickhaut John Wesley Dixon Heather Michelle Doherty Brent Allen Duncan H Settcana Britta Marie Eilermann Darell Dean Eldridge, Jr. Tonia Ann Elliott Scott Allen Ellis Scott Andrew Funkhouser Keith Lee Gibbs Charles Bryant Gant Lori Ann Goff Travis John Genet Irene Kay Goldbach Shannon Dale Gerton Christopher Lee Grable Pamela Sue Hall James Robert Hartmann FUTURE PREDICTIONS Keith Damm plan on finishing high school and going on to college at Murray, studying law and conservation. Mike Daniel hopefully playing baseball at Arizona St. or Texas! Or anywhere else!! Tonia Elliott my thoughts were to move to Tenn., and work at Opryland, but now I'm going to work in Evansville and wait for Chad to graduate. Tina Fleenor my plan is to be married and be a Radiologist or X-Ray technician. Lisa Forston plan to go to college, get closer to Jon, and move to Florida. Michelle France . . living in Alaska, married to Johnny, and owning a Jag. Karla Hausmann driving my new car and partying hard at USI majoring in Elementary Ed. Joella Hickey . plan to study journalism at IU, marry a terrific guy, and live out West. Darwin Jarred work at T.V.A., live in Alabama, win the III. lottery, and live in luxury with Kathy Thompson. Steve Ketcham I will be the world's largest collector of Elvis memorabilia. There's a little bit of Elvis in all of us. Brandon Kibby I'm going to college to study pre- med.; after that I will attend IU Med. School. I plan on specializing in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. Lori Ann Green well Gary Wayne Hartmann Carrie Elizabeth Heap Amy Diane Hester Joella Sue Hickey Michele Rene Hines Cynthia Dawn Harle Karla Rae Hausmann Teresa Ann Heintzelman Scott Allen Harris __Se«Uan Steven Andrew Holder Timothy Paul Jackson Steven Austin Johnson Terry Lee Hunsinger Toby Dean Hunsinger Darwin Wayne Jarred Belinda Rose Johnson Stephen Ray Jones Jeffrey Paul Keitel Kip Ryan Irvin Dirk DeKova Johnson Sean Robert Keitel Stephen Orin Ketcham Brandon Thomas Kibby John Christopher King Donna Lynn Krietenstein Mark Gregory Mantel imberly Rae Maikranz Courtney Carter Maines Andrew Michael Mann Bradley Jay Mason John Michael Melone David Ray Mason Retta Marie Meredith Kelli Rene McElroy Michael Anthony Mohr Lori Lynn Murphy Lisa Jeanne Nesbitt Allan Ray Nelson FUTURE PREDICTIONS Jason Maddix predict that I'll be sitting on a bar stool at the Peerless Tavern drinking a Coke! Kim Maikranz I plan to graduate from IU, be successful, and happily married living in Indianapolis. Courtney Maines In New Hampshire, skiing the slopes in the winter, and partying on the beach in the summer. Tina Marx to be married and to live in some other state; maybe have a career in the military. Kelli McElroy . . I plan to go to college and live my life to the fullest extent. After college hopefully I will have a great Job and meet the man of my dreams (if 1 already haven't). Retta Meredith be a bag lady living in a dog house and collecting cans. Lisa Nesbitt 1 see myself in the home of my actor husband creating. Jerry Reich working at G.E. and partying. Rodney Ritzert working and being happily married to Rose Ann Uhde. Angie Ross hope to graduate from Western Kentucky University with a major in advertising, to become very successful, and to live in Chicago or New York, married to a wonderful man. Michelle Schneck going away to school, getting married to a RICH man, and being a mother and teacher. Jeffrey Scott Newman Dawn Michele Niehaus Daryl Ray Niemeier Donna Mae Nobles Michael Wayne Peerman Patrick Tyrone Peques Shannon Lashell Paris Jessica Elaine Perrin Patricia Kay Pettus Terry Louis Philipps Jeffery Lynn Phipps Angela Lee Ross Jerry Wayne Reich Rodney James Ritzert ettcona FUTURE PREDICTIONS Eddie Sledd predict I will be the only person to survive a nuclear war! Twanna L. Smith In New York City, living it up in my penthouse. Kendra Stinson plan to go into the Air Force and then maybe to college and do something in the field of art. Angie Stratman getting out of Mt. Vernon for sure and partying where the parties are. Donny Suess partying it up in Illinois and spending my time with Rachael. Chuck Swartz . I plan to go to school in Texas and become an entrepeneur, probably play a lot of tennis. Occasionally partying while in college. Brian Templeton It's debatable. Charles Thompson partying with the stud group. Diana Tracy will hopefully be living in St. Louis, working at a children's rehabilitation center as a physical therapist or speech and hearing therapist and very happily married. David Trout . future baseball player, and some type of business person. Gary Tucker to be a welding foreman. Cinda Valier In Florida catchin' the rays. Married to someone RICH! Kevin Dale Prince John Thiel Rapp Jerry Lee Renschler Angela Marie Ricketts Joey Dion Ricketts Adam Christopher Roberts Laurel Angelique Rohrbacher Brent Alan Roos Kenneth Dean Rudibaugh II Kris Wayne Russell Lori Ann Scherman Linda Michele Schmidt Michelle Lorene Schneck Christopher Lee Schneider Bartt Alan Schroeder Keith David Schroeder Gregory Owen Sebree Traci Rena Shuck Karen Sue Simpson Edward Allen Sledd Latisha Leigh Smith 4 Shannon Rhae Smith Twanna Larnette Smith Keith Alan Staggs Terri Kaye Stallings Edward Theodore Starnes Christy Lee Stevens Jody Kay Stewart Andrea Lynn Thomas Anthony Joseph Thomas FUTURE PREDICTIONS Lisa Wallis marry Tim Funkhouser, and become a hairdresser. Barbara Walker after 4 years I'll probably move to God knows where, get the M word, and spend two years working and getting my B.A. Valerie Walton being in California getting a great tan and working at a children's hospital. Turner Watson . I'll star in the movie Teenage Hippie Mutants'' then play six years for the Bruins in the N.H.L. Cory Westerfield I will be studying the hygiene habits of rodents in a small country. Sammy Whipple playing college football, hopefully. Dena Wilson marry a brat, become an accountant, and have bra tty kids. John Wilson I'm moving to southern California where there's plenty of sun and fun. John Aaron Wilson Steven Wayne Zink Cory Wayne Wester field Dena Dorel Wilson Not pictured: Lori Ann Bulla Shauntrece Neal Crider Thomas Harold Elder kin, Jr. Sharon Marie Grace A Since my first day in Mt. Vernon, I've enjoyed being here. Everybody has been really nice. For a long time, I had this dream to be an exchange student to the United States. In the summer of 1987, the dream came true. On August 16th, I was on my way, together with 400 other German exchange students, to the United States. After a couple of days in New York, I arrived in St. Louis where the Steve Britts, my host family for the first half of this year, picked me up. Three days later I was already going to school! What a difference! In Germany we have approximately 15 subjects and 45 minute periods. Normally school starts at 7:30 A.M. and ends at 1:05 P.M. We also have 5 minute breaks between classes, and after every 2 periods, a 15 minute break to have a snack and go outside. We eat lunch at home, and we do sports only in clubs because schools are only for academics. Since my first day in Mt. Vernon, I've enjoyed being here. Everybody has been really nice. 1 appreciate the opportunity to have had so many different experiences. First I lived with the Britts, a family with 3 children, and then in January, I moved to Nancy Pfister's house. I made most of my friends by being on the cross country, basketball, and tennis teams. I also have a lot of memories from my year that I will never forget: teepeeing with Carey; chemistry with Tracy; lunch with Lani, Lori, Robin, and Heather; Spring Break '88 in Florida, thanks to the Ransfords who took Peggy, Lani, and me; crusing around in Evansville with Shannan and Chrissy; and many, many more. 1 want to thank all these people, especially the Britt family and Nancy Pfister for sharing their homes with me. This year was really great. I will remember it with lots of happiness. Thanks! Britta Eilerman, West Germany f ■s Foreign Exchange Student 49 Back: Jennifer Charles — V. Pres; Michael Maier — Pres.; Front: Paula Wilderman — Sect.; Kim Jackson — Treas.; Becky Murray — Hist. Jennifer Alldredge Matt Allyn Mike Allyn Scott Ambrose Julie Andry Amy Ashworth Martha Ashivorth David Austin Jim Bachert Tim Baicr Andy Bald vin Shane Barnes John Bass Debora Bauer Denyse Bauer Theresa Baumgart Jerry Be bout Melony Bell Lori Bobbitt John Boehman Dirk Bourne Alii-on Broad head Chris Bufkin Jeff Bulla Kriste Bullard Sarah Burgdorf Roy Cameron Kevin Carlton Kevin Carr Jamie Carroll Angie Cartlidge Jennifer Charles Lori Clark Susan Clark 52 Tammy Cobb Dana Cohlmeycr Michele Cohoon Geo ft Collina Jamie Collins Airica Coomes Tonya Coultas Li a Co Sherry Cox Eric Cross Lynn Culley Tami Curtis Brian Denning Jason DolanJ Pat Drake Tammy Eaton Laura Eger Karla Eifert Ken Elliott Katy Em huff Jon Englebright Andrea Enlow Steven Foster Josh Fowler Danielle France Wayne Frisby Steve Fulmer Deena Garrett Jeremy Garrett Ricky Geuss Matt Gibbs Laura Givens Lisa Givens Rodney Givens Keith Goedde Greg Goldstein Brian Goodman John Goodridge Christina Gross Jeanna Gross Missy Gross Tammy Gross Tina Gross Boh Gustafson Crissy Hancock Susie Haney Carol Hartmann Monica Hedges Mary Higgins Jay Hile Jodi Hinderliter Laura Hinkle Tod Hinton Patricia Hogan Clarence Holder Tim Humston Dawn Hunter Heather Hutchison Kim Jackson Chanda Jarvis Tina Jenkins Greg Jones Damon Kaufman Mandi Kay Jason Keele Christy King Kim King Lori Knapp Lori Knight Kevin Kramer Sherry Lacy Tony Laubner Gayle Leishman Terri Lichlyter Andy Logan Amy Long Richard Lutterman Julie Maddix Michael Maier Jason Marshall Denise Mathew Amy McClish Brian McGennis Lance McKinney John McLaughlin John Murphy Ta wan a Murphy Becky Murray Lisa Myers Tina Nation Shannan Neidig Aimee Nelson Tracey Nelson Ryan Niemeier Derek Niswonger Michael Nobles Troy Pence Tony Philipps Becky Prince Tim Putman Scott Quintilliano Bill Rabenstein Mike Ragsdale Ben Randell Todd Redman Cheryl Reeves Robby Reeves Dawn Rickert Danny Ricketts Julie Ricketts Mike Roach Julavne Rogers Wendy Romack Bill Rowe Btian Russell Randy Russell Jason Rutledge Mike Schaflstein fohn Sc'hnakenburg Tom Schneider Lu relic Schnoor Lani Schroeder Shannon Schuler Celeste Seitz April Shahan Heather Simmons Tracy Simmons Kevin Slygh Greg Snelling Tony Stallings Ale Stewart Kim Stewart Jessica Stickels Brent Suits Jesse Terrell Becky Thayer Kathy Thompson Michele Tomlinson Juniors RoJncv Abbott John Bunch Michele Clemons Bruce Crider Timothy Dos ett Eugena Cumbel Diana Harms Dewy Haves Brian let tries Paul Kiniheloe Charlo Lukancich Russell Meserve Scott Nisponger William Norman Andrea Tucker Angela Tucker Mark Turner Tim Turner Michelle Tyler Tina Tyson Rose Ann Uhde Michelle VanZant ■ Chris Wahl Dan Walker Joe Walker Julie Weilbrenner Kelly Weimapfel Cindy Weir Teresa Weir Shelley Wilborn Tammy Wild Paula Wilderman Jennifer William- Tonia Willis Danny Wilson Sherry Wiltshire Bryan Wolf Tina Woolsey Sarah Wooten Libby Yeida Kevin )ork Shanna Zenthoter Shane O'Keefe Michael Rew Lynn Scaccia Harold Stratton Robin Temme Timothy Thomas Tracey Troxell 57 V 5� r © 1. Would you believe our hall passes are at home on the dresser? 2. Tonya, look out!! Photo J. Hile 3. The Ruffle thief strikes again. Photo J. Hile 4. Girls, what are you up to, really? 5. Jason is about to open a book! Stand back! 6. Jimmy Juncker, The Fonz! Photo J. Hile IS 5 58 Sophomores Cl jus Officers. Front (L-K): Michelle Lueke, Matt Watenpool, Brandi Jackson. Back Eric Stockton, Jimmy Junker Sophomores Kenneth Aders Amy Alexander Collette Ashworth Robin Ayers Stacee Bacon Nicole tte Baier Jeramie Barnes Andy Bauer Bill Baumgart Jenny Be bout Roy Bebout Jamie Bell Mandi Bellmyer Matt Billman Amy Birkhead Eric Blackburn Tonya Boerner Tonya Bradham Troy Bradley Chris Brakie Kevin Brakie Jason Breeze Paula Brenner James Brock Nick Browning Dawn Bryant Mason Bryant Heather Bulla Rob Bulla Katy Burdick 60 Sophomores Jason Cannon Kara Carlton Michael Clemons Julie Collins Chris Crabtree Curtis Crowe Debby Crum Brian Cuellar Scott Dale Jennifer deDoming Joey Derry Jeremy Dillon James Dodson Misty Douglas Krista Duncan Erik Durchholz Cristi Erwin Steve Etherton Walter Ferguson Cary Ferrell Ty Fischer Heather Fisher Roy Fleenor Teonna Fleming Cris Foster Allen Gansman Travis Garrett Dorothy Gay Craig Genet John Gibbs Billy Gillenwater Dean Goedde Bruce Goodman Andy Granderson Guy Green Kim Griese 61 Sophomores Dave Hale Tiffani Hall Dyke Hancock Tina Hanmore Jon Hausmann Jason Hawkins Leah Hendrix Kim Higginbottom Kathy Hilakos Brandi Jackson Brian Jones Jerry Jones Suzie Joyner Jimmy Juncker Kim Kaffenberger Duane Keitel Brad King Greg Kramer Tina Kusturin Tom Lang Julie Lindenberg Scott Lowrey Michelle Lueke Rachel Lynaugh Leslie Martin Billy Mayville Matt McBride Nichole McConnell Alex McCray Desra McDaniel 62 Sophomores Lisa McGennis Sherry McKinney Da Wayne Mercer Dawn Mercer Jeff Miller Todd Miller Tonya Mitchell Andrea Mobley Dirk Moore David Morlock Heather Mueller Jennifer Murphy Shawn Neaveill Robin Nesbitt Amber Newman Kenya Orr Michael Page Dawn Palmer Steven Patrick Jeff Paul Nicole Pegues Anne Peterson Jennifer Post Asa Rainey Jason Redman Jim Reese Jim Reeves Robert Rice Amy Ricketts Chad Ricketts Nicole Ricketts Peggy Ries Paul Ripple Shawn Roach Jeff Robb Alan Robinson ■■ 62 Joanna Rohlfer Tonya Rose David Rowe David Russell Tonya Rye Brian Sallee Linda Schaefer Jeff Schneider Allison Schnoor Jeff Sch windel Joe Sheffer Christie Sitzman Chasidy Sledd Lisa Smith Stephanie Smith Ben Smith Tracy Soil man Dawn Sparks Jessica Spieker lan Springer Brian Stallings Tim Stevens Skip Stewart Mary Stiff Billy Stillwagoner Eric Stockton Toby Stone Janet Stover Charles Stutsman Jica Tate John Thomas Bryan Thompson Erica Thompson Nathalie Thompson Anna Thums Jason Topper Sophomores Sophomores Not Pictured Rozanne Antey John Billings Andrea Blubaum Shannon Boyd Kevin Cameron Scott Chenault Erik Correa Mark Cox Lori Cross Jamie Digman Chris Farquharson Jeff Flener Troy Hale Rebecca Jenkins Torrey Kendall Michael Keown Victoria Lindford Erica Mosley Don Overton Marion Overton William Raibley Jamie Robbins Derek Robertson Sami Russell Kathy Wat hen Mar shell Weyer Chad Trapp Aaron Tucker Jon Tucker Melissa Tyler Jeft Underwood Robby Utley Reid VanCleve Chris Vi I lines Tony Viviano Aaron Von Harten Ron Walker Monica Waller Ralph Wallis Chris Washington Matt Watenpool Chad Weatherford Brian Weir Robyn Whalen Lori Willhide Todd Wilson Carol Wolfe Daphne Woodley 65 1. I am a Greenie and proud of it!! 2. School is so boring! I'm about to fall asleep. 3. Welcome Wagon for Freshmen 4. The future school nurse 5. Me go to Hardees for lunch? No way! Must be mistaken! 6. Bunny Fingers strikes again 7. Guys, how's that cheer go? am so scared! Back: Mandi Bacon — V. Pres.; Dusty Wilson — Pres.; Front: Robin Higgs — Hist.; Danny Schenk — Treas.; Robin Conrad — Sect. Freshmen James Anderson Esther Andrecht Bryan Angel Christopher Angel Amanda Bacon Donald Bailey Charity Baker Jason Barnes Tina Barron Anthony Bauer Christopher Bell William Berry Marc Boerner Troy Boerner Tammy Brakie Danin Breeze Christina Britt Galen Brooks Geoffrey Bums Andrea Carlisle Kevin Carlisle Christy Carper Donna Carroll Janna Carroll Eugene Chambers Stanley Choate Duanne Claybrooke Teresa Cline Christopher Coburn Robin Conrad Tina Cox Anthony Cron Georgia Crumbacher Velda Cummings Patrick Curtis Todd Curtis 68 Freshmen Sean Darr Christina Day Rebecca Decker Aaron Derry Max Dieterle Matthew Domizio Gretchen Dorff Byron Early Eric Eifert Daniel Eldridge Christina Elliott April Essary James Fisher Jason Fisher Brooke Fitzsimmons Dewayne Forston Keith France Tracy Friedman Stephnie Fuelling Carol Funkhouser Brandon Garlick Dana Garrett William Gerth Steven Gilpin Dorian Givens Trent Givens Jayson Goodman Sean Gray Ryun Guthrie Daniel Hancock Kimberly Han more Amy Hardy Teresa Harms Wade Harris Melea Harrison Candy Hart 69 Freshman Joy Hawkins Justin Heap Doug Hcintzelman Caroline Henderson Robin Higgs Allen Holbrook John Holbrook James Holden Charlie Hyatt Neil Issa Belinda Jones Eric Jones Jeffery Jones Daniel Julian Dion Kendall Kimberly Key Michael Knapp Mark Kost Holly Krozel Sara Leonard Michael Liberti Matthew Lilleston Raymond Little Kristi Maier William Main Nora Martin John Martinez Charlene Marx 70 Freshmen Heather Mattingly Jennifer Mayer Larry McCarty Chris McConnell Holly McDaniel Chris McFadin Jill McKinley Julie McMurtry Barbie Meier James Mil by Michael Miller Jeremy Minick John Mitchell La Donna Montgom. Robert Mor lock Samuel Mosby Melody Muller James Murphy Heather Murray Larry Nelson Brigette Nettles Troy Niemeier Glen Nobles Rick Nobles Tessa Nussel Jeff O'Daniel Bradrick Oeth Kent Osborn Christopher Palmer Jenny Pate Eric Paul Joseph Paulin Viola Peterson Jeffrey Post Mark Potter Stacy Prados 71 Freshmen Kevin Reeves Crystal Ricketts Jilleen Ricketts Patrick Riordan Melissa Ritzert Thomas Robertson Lori Robinson Christy Romack Kerri Rowland Adam Rynkiewich John Sailer Leanna Sammet Jason Schaefer Andrew Schaffstein Daniel Schenk Beth Schmidt Ingrid Schmidt Holly Schmitt Julie Schmitt Carrie Schneider David Schroeder Sarah Schuler Andrew Scott Laura Sharber Dana Simmons Cheryl Sims Alson Sitzman Kelly Slusher Selena Stallman Adam Stewart Joseph Stickels Beth Stocker Kathryn Stutsman Paula Swift Kathryn Templeton Eric Thomas 72 Freshmen Molly Thomas Lisa Toelle Daniel Topper Jessie Tyler Tammy Tyson Kelly Vincent Brian Wahl Melissa Walker Kary Watkins Brian Webber Jason Webber William Webber Alex Weilbrenner Richard Weyer Todd Whitler Melissa Wiggins Jama Wild Laura Williams Dustin Wilson Julie Wiltshire Michael Woehler Jr. Kevin Yeager Darrin Yeida Robert Young Tammy Young Jennifer Zehner Jeffrey Zenthofer Not Pictured: Amy Clark Ricky Coll urns Shannon Cox Michael Daws Melissa Heath Lisa Reiter Gregory Reutter Jason Ross 7? CHRIS SCHNEIDER JiM CULLEI DANNY COBURN SCOTT EUNKHOUSER ____JEFF BflflB_______. Having lost many experienced runners to graduation, the boys, fielding a very young team had a harder time. They finished eighth in the Big-8 Conference and tenth in the Sectional. They also compiled a dual meet record of 2-2. This years boys' MVP was Kevin Carlton. During the 1987-88 Cross Country season, the girls showed a very competitive spirit. Officially competing for only the second year as a separate team, they came in fifth in the Big-8 Conference and seventh in the Sectional. They compiled a dual meet record of 2-2. Once again Lani Schroeder was named girls' MVP. z Boys Rebuild Girls Gain Experience The MV guys like to stay together. Above: Carrie stays one step ahead of the rest. Left: Robyn sees the finish line. 76 Cross Country Front (L-R): Brian Denning, Matt Billman, Brian Wahl. David Schroeder, Lani Schroeder, Julie Collins, Robyn Whalen, Christy Britt, Carey Bogan, Won Derry; Back: CoacA Steve Britt, Kevin Carlton, Ryan Niemeier, Keith Coedde, Rodney Ritzert Chris Bufkin, Geoff Collins, Marc McNamara, John King, Chris Brakie. Not pictured: Beth Stocker, Britta Eilermann. Coach Britt and the girls take time to pose for the camera. Cross Country 77 A Record The season was a great success, quoted girls' swim team coach Andy Haas. The following girls broke a total of seven records: Lynn Culley swam the 200 Free in 2:09.89 and the 500 Free in 5:50.50. Jennifer De Doming swam the 200 IM in 2:21.10 and the 100 Free in 58.36. Carrie Schneider's time in the 50 Free was 26.33 and 1:16.21 in the 100 Breast. The record-breaking 400 Free Relay team, with a time of 4:03.04, consisted of Lynn Culley, Jennifer De Doming, Carrie Schneider and Holly Krozel. The team finished the season with a 5-3 record and placed 4th in both the Sectionals and the Big-8 Conference. Receiving awards were Julayne Rogers — Golden Goggle, Katy Burdick — Most Improved, Jennifer De Doming — Most Valuable, and Kendra Stinson — Mental Attitude. The senior girls showed us how excited they were over their balloons. z: Breaking Season Krista prayed for luck as Sara and Angie dove on. 78 Girls' Swimming Front (L-R): Kim Key, Julayne Rogers, Jennifer De Doming, Pat Drake, Lynn Culley; Middle: Angie Stratman, Chris McFadin, Sara Leonard, Holly Krozel, Katy Burdick, Jennifer Murphy, Back: Coach Andy Haas, Cinda Valier, Peggy Ries, Kendra Stinson, Krista Bebout, Karla Hausmann, Cretchen Dorff, Carrie Schneider, Assistant Coach Amy Creenebaum. The girls celebrate several birthdays and relax before the Sectionals. The quality and quantity of female athletes gave us the edge over those teams we beat. — Andy Haas Girls' Swimming 79 Conference Finish The MVSHS Boys' tennis team had a great year finishing second in the Big-8 Conference tournament, losing only to Jasper, the state runner-up. No MVSHS tennis team had ever placed this high. Scott Lowery, the number one singles player, also finished second in the Big-8 Conference tournament and was the highest finisher for Mt. Vernon. Lowery was chosen for the Big-8 Conference team and named Most Improved and Most Valuable Player by Coach Meurer. David Trout received the Mental Attitude award. In commenting on the season Coach Meurer said that he was very satisfied, and his goal for the future was to have Mt. Vernon improve to the point where they can really compete against state ranked teams. At Varsity Positions Were: 1 Singles — Scott Lowrey 2 Singles — Steve Zink i 3 Singles — Chuck Swartz 1 Doubles — John Rapp, Mark Turner 2 Doubles — David Trout, Todd Miller Season Scores Memorial Central Gibson Southern Tell City Jasper Castle Princeton North Posey Vincennes Washington Boon ville Bosse Mater Dei North Mater Dei MV 0-5 MV 4-1 MV 5-0 MV 2-3 MV 0-5 MV 0-5 MV 3-2 MV 5-0 MV 1-4 MV 3-2 MV 5-0 MV 5-0 I MV 5-0 MV 4-1 I MV 4-1 After a tough match, the guys like to take a cruise. 80 Boys' Tennis Where did the ball go? Reserve, Front (L-R): Brian Angel, Bobby Morlock, Scott Angel, Troy Niemeier; Back: Ben Randell, Keith France, Duane Claybrooke, Neil Issa, Jim Culley. I was very proud of the season we had this year. I hope we can keep it up in the years to come. — Scott Lowrey Boys' Tennis 81 t CCeef(fa££ Cats Make It Six The MVSHS Girls' volleyball team finished the season with an exceptional record of 22-5. They achieved their sixth Sectional victory and were runners up in the Regionals — only the third time that a MVSHS volleyball team had advanced to the finals in Regional competition. Coach Tucker commented that the team was successful because we had good team unity, and good all-around capabilities on the court, such as strong hitters, blockers, and setters. The most important factor was the fact that the girls played intelligently on the floor. Cynthia Harle and Becky Murray were named to the All Big-8 Conference Team. Receiving other awards were Karen Simpson — Steady Server, Cynthia Harle — Setter Award, Andrea Thomas — Big Kill Spiker Award, Sheryl Botta — Big Stuff Blocking Award, and Shannon Paris — Hustle Award. Central Jasper New Harmony North Posey Boonville Southridge Mater Dei Barr-Reeve Harrison Princeton Bosse Mater Dei Vincennes Tell City Jasper Day School Washington Memorial North Gibson Southern Castle 9 North Posey SEC I lONALCibs0n Southern 15-3 15-U princeton W lTu Wood Memorial - regional Cenual 15-6 15-9 Boonville 5-15 1M5 --------- 15-6 15-H 15-10 15-11 15-9 15-2 15-2 15-6 8-15 13-15 15-9 15-7 10-15 11-15 15-9 11-15 15-12 15-13 15-13 8-15 15-4 15-3 15-2 15-H 18-9 6-15 15-7 15-12 15-13 11-15 15-6 15-2 8-15 15-2 13-15 ' 15-5 15-0 r 15-9 15-10 ; 15-6 17-19 15-10 15-5 I5-6 y 15-2 13-15 9-15 V 15-6 15-6 V 15-5 15-9 Varsity, Front (L-R): Manager Becky Thayer, Lisa Myers, Julie Andry, Becky Murray, Karen Simpson, Cynthia Harle, Coach Becky Tucker; Back: Shannon Paris, Andrea Thomas, Sheryl Botta. Reserve, Front (L-R): Carol Funkhouser, Kenya Orr, Collette Ashworth, Kim Kaffenberger, Tonya Mitchell, Karla Eifert; Back: Manager Becky Thayer, Molly Thomas, Rachel Lynaugh, Erica Thompson, Amy Ricketts, Nora Martin, Jill Ricketts, Coach Lisa Robertson. Opposite page 1. Andrea and Sheryl practice their game winning techniques. 2. Shannon serves an ace. 3. Erica and Tonya await the serve by Rachel. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce 4. Cynthia Harle, Big-8 Conference Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce 5. Becky Murray, Big-8 Conference Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce 6. 1987 Sectional winners — 6 years in a row. Volleyball 83 0?O6t 4l£C --------y Team Advances fa Sectional Success can come in many forms, and for the '87 Wildcat football team, it came in the form of a 4-6 season. Although the record fell short of expectations, it was successful in terms of accomplishments. The competitive Cats came up short in two games which would have made a big difference, and the loss of quarterback Dirk Johnson for the most of the season were two negatives hard to overcome. Defeating Vincennes twice in one season including the first round of the sectionals and winning our first year sectional play- off game were two very emotional high points. Although graduation losses from this team will take a heavy toll, the return of players who have “tasted victory and have made the commitment will continue the football team on their road to excellence. At the end of the season Gary Tucker received the Offensive Lineman Award, while Sam Whipple won the Defensive Award. The MVP Award went to Steve Cox. Steve Cox and Sam Whipple were named to the All Big-8 Conference Team also. Season 5c°res 16-10 25-0 21-13 0- 41 13-31 7-19 19-0 SE CTJONAL 26-20 r 6-29 North Posey Washington Vincennes Princeton Boon vide Tell City „ Gibson Southern Jasper Vincennes pjoyd Central 84 Football Above 1. See Shawn run! Photo Courtesy Dave Pearce 2. Dirk gets fired up at the pep session. 3. Steve Cox, Big-3 Conference Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce 4. Sammy Whipple, Big-3 Conference Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce Varsity team and Cheerleaders, First (L-R): Celeste Seitz, Jennifer Charles, Dawn Hunter, Nicole Orr, Laura Givens; Second: Gabe Meyers, Head Coach Greg Meyers, Gretchen Meyers, Gary Ferrell, Coach Mike Wheaton; Third: Steve Johnson, Bartt Schroeder, i n Reese, Alex Stewart, Coach Tom Laws, Manager Tony Brauser, Manager Kevin York, Jeff Schwindel, Dirk Bourne; Fourth: Duane Bush, Nick Browning, Dirk Johnson, Joey Derry, Ty Fischer, Joey Ricketts, Eric Stockton, Ron Walker; Fifth: Tom Schneider, Steve Cox, Gary Tucker, Bob Gustafson, Greg Snelling, John Melone, Alan Robinson, Jim Reeves; Sixth: Jason Cannon, Shawn Roach, Paul Ripple, Asa Rainey, Sam Whipple, Andy Baldwin, Keith Schroeder, Billy Gillenwater. Success ... came in the form of a 4-6 season. — Coach Meyers Steve Cox finds the open hole. Football 85 ( i Ottoher 2. 1°{ 7. Mt Vernon hosted Tell City lor the tall honu ommg game. The evening started with the introduction ot the tall homaoming court. The unior attendant w.i- Lori Boh hitI .ind hei estort was Mike Maier: top left cot net. The sopho mote .ittend,mt was Michelle Lueke. Her escort was Steve Ether ton c enter The freshman attendant and her escort were Jenny Tate and Pu-tin Wilson; lowei right coiner. The crown and hall Ih’.iiei • weie I indsey Kham and Kevin Roach; top right corner 86 Fall Homecoming The queen and king candidates were then introduced. First came Traci Shuck and Keith Damm; top right corner. Next were Carey Bogan and Cory Westerfield; center. Then came Nicole Orr and Brian Babillis; lower left corner. The fall homecoming queen and king were Nicole Orr and Keith Damm; top left corner. Fall Homecoming 87 w Freshmen Pull Through The Freshman football team had another successful season this year finishing with a record of 5-2. They also finished third in the Big-8 Conference. Coach Sellers commented that the boys were “a good group to coach and really knew the game. 88 Freshman Football Front (L-R): Chris Coburn, John Mitchell, Jim Anderson, Rick Nobles, Joe Bailey, Jason Webber, Ryun Guthrie, Justin Heap, Jeff Zenthofer, Bullet Dieterle, Eric Eifert; Back: Coach Don Sellers, Jason Fisher, Billy Webber, Brian Webber, Joe Stickels, Adam Rynkiewich, Wade Harris, Marc Boerner, Dusty Wilson, Matt Lilleston, Mark Potter, Robert Young, Coach Keith Kinniard. I feel that our success this year came from our tremendous teamwork on and off the field, and just an overwhelming desire to win! — Matt Lilleston Wade Harris runs wide. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce Opposite page 1. Lost in the scuffle. 2. Wildcats have spirit. 3. Hanging out on the side. Freshman Football 89 Shines Through (26een£etuLen School Spirit Appearing to the right is the Varsity cheerleading squad. From lower left to right clockwise they are Celests Seitz, Jennifer Charles, captain Nicole Orr, Laura Givens, and Dawn Hunter. In the lower right corner is the Junior Varsity cheerleading squad. From left to right clockwise they are Stephanie Smith, Julie Maddix, captain Julie Weilbrenner, Christy Erwin, and Denyse Bauer. Below, Jennifer warms up. In the lower left corner. Celeste waits for her turn. 90 Cheerleaders Appearing in the upper left corner is the Freshmen cheerleading squad. From left to right clockwise they are Julie McMurtry, Julie Schmitt, captain Selena Stallman, Holly McDaniel, and Jenny Pate. Just above, the cheer- leaders practice their welcoming cheer. Upper right corner; Celeste gets involved in the game. Center: Cheerleaders challenge stu- dents in a cheer. Above: The squads get to- gether for a cheer at one of the pep sessions. Cheerleaders 91 am Practice Makes Perfect The girls attended summer camp at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. While there, they learned the routines they were to perform during basketball season. During the fall, practices were held three times a week to perfect the routines. The squad performed a total of five different routines. The 1987-88 Pom Pon Squad: Front row, (l-r): Tammy Tyson, Heather Meuller, Sarah Burgdorf, and Monica Hedges. Middle row, (l-r): Michelle Schneck, Michelle Curtis, and Lori Bobbitt. Back row, (l-r): Kim Jackson, Treasurer; Kim Maikranz, Co-Captain; Donna Krietenstein, Co-Captain; and Robin Temme, Secretary. 92 Pom Pon Camp was really important. It brought us together as a squad. — Michelle Curtis Pom Port 93 z Sectional Champions The MVSHS Boys' basketball team had a very successful season of 14-9. Coach Smith commented that the outstanding point of the team is that they gave 110% in each game, and played well as a group. The Wildcats defeated the North Posey Vikings in the championship game to win the Sectional. Although they were defeated in the Regional, Coach Smith said, they represented the Princeton Sectional in the Evansville Regional better than any team has the past three years. At the end of the season, Marc McNamara was named to the All State Academic Team while Todd Curtis was named to the Big-8 All Conference Team. Curtis also received the Most Rebounds Award. John Rapp received the Free Throw Percentage Award, and Geoff Collins won the Most Assists Award. 94 Basketball Keep your tongue in your mouth, Kevin! Photo courtesy Dave Pearce Ceoff Collins releases another perfect free throw. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce Marc McNamara, All-State Academic Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce ... they gave 110% in each game. — Coach Smith Varsity. Front (L-R): Coach Jim Hatfield. Head Coach Brian Smith. Coach David Bell; Back: Scott Lowrey. Keith Goedde, Kevin Carlton. Rodney Givens, Todd Curtis, Joe Sheffer, Ryan Niemeier, John Rapp, Shawn Roach, Marc McNamara, Geoff Collins, Brian Denning. Todd Curtis, Big-3 Conference Team. Photo courtesy Dave Pearce Basketball 95 Rodney busts a rap. 1) The Winter Homecoming Junior attendant, Jennifer Alldredge, and her escort, Troy Pence. 2) Crown and ball bearers, Abbey Forbes and Chase Smith. 3) The Sophomore at- tendant, Stephanie Smith, and her escort. Derrick Word. 4) The Win- ter Homecoming Court. 5) The Freshman attendant, Mandi Bacon, and her escort. Max Dieterle. 96 Winter Homecoming 'ZOtviten On February 12,1988, Mt. Vernon played theij Win- ter Homecoming game against New Harmony. Follow- ing the introduction of the attendants, the Queen and King candidates were introduced. In the upper right corner appear Karen Simpson and Todd Bacon. In the center are Cinda Valier and Chris Schneider. Appear- ing in the lower left corner are Patti Liberti and Chuck Swartz. Upper Left: The Winter Homecoming Queen and King are Patti Liberti and Todd Bacon. Winter Homecoming 97 ‘Sa4 et z££ Frosh The Junior Varsity team had a very good year. They finished with a record of 15-5, and third in the Conference. According to Coach Hatfield, there was overall, really good effort from everyone. The team consisted of two juniors, five sophomores, and one freshman. This year's Frosh team, finishing with a record of 11-6, had a pretty good year, commented Coach Bell. He went on to say that the guys worked very hard and were fun to coach. JV, Front (L-R): Manager David Schroeder, Chad Trapp, Wade Harris, Brian Denning, Scott Lowrey: Back: Coach Jim Hatfield, Shawn Roach, Ralph Wallis, Joe Sheffer, Keith Goedde, Coach Brian Smith. Above: Is the ball good, Ralph? Left: Shawn goes up for a shot. 98 Basketball FRESHMAN Basketball 99 MV JUNIOR VARSITY 50-29 North Posey MV 44-45 Harrison MV 3o-42 Memorial MV 42-33 Mater Dei MV 54-43 Boon ville MV 49-32 North MV 37-32 South Spencer MV 47-35 Tell City MV 39-36 North Posey MV 37-56 Vincennes MV 62-38 Gibson South MV 39-22 Bosse MV 56-68 Eldorado MV 55-46 Princeton MV 40 34 Washington MV 54-11 New Harmony MV 37-47 Jasper MV 48-42 Central MV 45-33 Reitz MV 50-34 Castle MV 30-40 Memorial MV 38-21 Tell City MV 54-61 Princeton MV 3o 45 B x n ville MV 49-47 Henderson South MV 41-37 North Posey MV 4o-43 Boon ville MV 45-48 Castle MV 39-3o Mater Dei MV 50-44 Henderson North MV 40-54 Henderson South MV 52-45 Central MV 44-43 North Posey MV 40-39 Reitz MV 45-50 Vincennes MV 47-40 Gibson Southern MV 40-35 South Spencer Shannon Paris Cracks Record The Girls' Varsity Basketball team finished the season with a record of 9 wins and 10 losses. After an uneven season, the girls came back in the Sectional and defeated both county rival North Posey, and Gibson Southern before falling to Wood Memorial in the final game. In the midst of the season. Shannon Paris accumulated 1120 points which broke the career scoring record of 956 points previously held by Marty Niehaus. Paris and Cynthia Harle were named to the Big-8 All Conference Team. Harle also received an Honorable Mention on the All State Academic team. At the close of the season, Mary Arnold received the Defensive Player Award, and Amy Ricketts received the Most Improved Award. The Hustle Award went to Harle, while Paris was named Offensive Player of the Year. The Reserve team finished the season with a record of 6 wins and 11 losses. Kristi Maier received the Hustle Award which was voted on by her teammates. [ MV 50-52 North MV 40-40 Boonv.lje MV 57-47 Menu”. ' M V 50-04 Princeton MV oJ-4o H-.rr.son KvSSaE SOU,hern Washington MV 55-55 Central 1 MV 55-47 Kelt i kaV 45-64 Bosse 1 mv 0« 52 Vincennes | ,WW 55-42 Castle 1 MV 40-59 Jasper MV 55-09 Tell Cty 1 sectional MV 45-29 °rn gouthern ' JvS Wood Memorial Shannon Paris, Big-8 Conference Team. Cynthia Harle, Big-8 Conference Team. Nora shoots for two. 100 Basketball Varsity, Front: Cynthia Harle; Back (L-R): Jica Tate, Mary Arnold, Shauntrece Crider, Janet Stover, Amy Ricketts, Heather Simmons, Shannon Paris, Robyn Whalen, Kenya Orr. Reserve, Front: Coach Kim Merrick: Back (L-R): Kristi Maier, Caroline Henderson, Tiffani Hall. Crystal Ricketts, Nora Martin, Britta Eilermann, Jill Ricketts, Cheryl Sims, Kelli Vincent, Robyn Higgs, Carol Funkhouser. Basketball 101 2nd — Sectional 3rd — Conference The MVSHS Wrestling Wildcats finished second in the Sectional and third in the Conference. Both records are improvements over last year's. The grapplers' season ended with a record of 8 wins and 13 losses. Several individual varsity wrestlers had very good records. These include Tony Philipps with 17-8-2, Terry Philipps with 17-10, Dirk Johnson with 10-3, Steve Cox with 21-7, and Tom Elderkin with an outstanding record of 23-4. Tom was the Conference champion at 189, pinning all of his opponents, and was selected as a member of the Big-8 All-Conference Team. Those receiving awards at the Winter Sports Banquet were Steve Cox — Most Pins, Alex Stewart — Farthest Advancement in Tourneys, Terry Philipps — Most Significant Contribution, and Tom Elderkin — Most Valuable Player. Coach Hamm feels that the wrestling program will improve in future years thanks to Tony Philipps, Terry Philipps, Curtis Crowe, Ryun Guthrie, Craig Genet, and Andy Granderson and their work with the elementary schools' wrestling programs. 33-38 7s-0 Bedford 27-38 E. Central W-34 Edgewood V7-35 N. Posey 41-25 Union Co. 30-25 North ,,-2l Boon vile t V Tell City . -.45 Princeton v. 2 Vincennes % 4,'r Washing 21 44 Central $ Gibson Southern mv S3- M M-s3 Cen m 21 4 Re-r v Top Stevie goes for a pin Middle: A relaxing moment before the match. Bottom: Ja on show•� us his technique. 102 Wrestling Front (L-R): Matt Watenpool, Tony Philipps, Alex Stewart, Craig Cenet, Allen Gansman, Terry Philipps, Stevie Johnson; Back: Coach Doug Hamm, Ryun Guthrie, Curtis Crowe, Jason Webber, John Melone, Tom Elderkin, Steve Cox, Dirk Johnson. Above. That's what you wear on your head Ryun. Right: Tom Elderkin, Big-8 Conference Team and MVP Left: Steve and Tom psyche each other up. an outstanding crop of freshmen who scored more points against Mater Dei than any other area team. — Coach Hamm Wrestling 103 ---------i Soitirttmcay Big-8 Conference The Mt. Vernon High School Boys' swimming and diving team had an outstanding season quoted Coach Andy Haas. The guys ended the season with a record of 12-1-1, were Big-8 Champions, and were 2nd only to Castle in the Sectionals. Castle was MV's main rival throughout the season, but Mt. Vernon beat Castle in a triangular meet on December 8, 1987. This was the first time in four years that Castle had been beaten in southern Indiana. Mt. Vernon also outranked Castle at the state IHSAA Championships. Mt. Vernon took 16th place out of 57 teams while Castle could only muster a 51st place. Those receiving awards at the Winter Sports Banquet were Scott Funkhouser — Most Valuable Swimmer and Mental Attitude Award, Mike Allyn — Most Improved Swimmer, Danny Coburn — Most Valuable Diver, and Jim Culley — Golden Goggle Award. SEASON SCORES 130-40 108-99 108-77 111-43 104-71 ■ 127-12 r U7-49 85-83 V 131-99 V 131-12 V 131-8 V 177-80 [V 177-H IV 84-88 IV 1st AV 2nd Heritage Hills Castle Boon vi lie Tecum seh Vincennes Evans. Day School Southridge Terre Haute South Boon ville Gibson Southern Evans. Day School Pike Central Evans. Day School Castle Big-8 Conference Sectional Above: Chris psyches himself for the next race. Left: Eddie gets ready. Top: Scott in championship form. Photo courtesy of Philip Schneider. Bottom: Jeff gets a good start. Photo courtesy of Philip Schneider. 104 Boys' Swimming Front (L-R): Matt Allyn, Mike Allyn, Danny Coburn, Aaron Vonharten, Chris Schneider, Jason Rutledge; 2nd row: Scott Funkhouser, Steve Ether ton, Robby Bulla, John Bippus, Greg Kramer, Jim Culley; 3rd row: Jeff Robb, Eddie Starnes, Brian Sallee, Kevin Kramer; Back: Diving Coach Paul Krack, Head Coach Andy Haas, Assistant Coach Amy Greenebaum. Almost every swimming record was broken. — Coach Andy Haas State qualifiers and Big-8 All-Conference team members (L-R): Chris Schneider, Scott Funk- houser, Jeff Robb, Danny Coburn, and Jim Culley. The 200 yard medley relay team consisting of Chris Schneider, Scott Funkhouser, Jeff Robb, and Jim Culley placed 8th at the State meet. Boys' Swimming 105 After Slow Start After a slow start, the MVSHS Varsity Baseball Team finished their season with a record of 14-13. The boys compiled a winning record of 4-3 in the Big-3 Conference defeating Vincennes, Princeton, Washington, and Tell City. The Wildcats won the opening game of the Sectional defeating New Harmony 16-0 before falling to North Posey in the second game. Todd Curtis, Mike Daniel, and Dave Trout were honored by being named to the Senior All-Regional Team. At the close of the season Todd Curtis received three awards. MVP which was voted on by his teammates. Leading Hitter, and Outstanding Pitcher. Thanks to Dave Pearce for most of the action candids. Scott hurls a curve. It's outta here! The squeeze play by Cory. 106 Baseball John throws the heater! Varsity, Front (L-R): Gary Tucker, Dave Trout, Mark Turner, Cory Westerfield, Scott Lowrey, Geoff Collins; Back: Coach Dave Bell, Kevin Carlton, John Rapp, Todd Curtis, Shawn Roach, Kris Russell, Mike Daniel. It was a roller coaster season. — Coach Bell Following the regular season, Todd Curtis was selected to participate in the 14th Annual IHSBCA Hall of Fame All-Star Series. Curtis and Mike Daniel were named to the Big-8 All Conference team, and Cory Westerfield was named to the Academic All-State team. Todd Curtis — MVP Photo courtesy Dave Hey hatter, swing! Photo courtesy Dave Pearce. Pearce. Baseball 107 All photos on this page courtesy Dave Pearce, Mt. Vernon Democrat. 108 Baseball Tracy hits a home run! Willie in action. Reserve, Front (L-R): Robby Bulla, Chad Trapp, Kevin Brakie, Willie Raibley, Mark Kost, Todd Miller, Chad Ricker- Back: Toby Stone, Ty Fischer, Jim Reeves, Tracy Sollman, Wade Harris, Joey Derry, Patrick Curtis, Coach Steve Mitchell. Baseball 109 ■ j. • ■-'. Winning Season Wooten Named To Big-8 Again Unfortunately we were not as deep this year as in our 10-6 '87 season, quoted Coach Dave Meurer. The MVSHS Girls' Tennis Team did have a good season with a 8-7 record though. They ended up placing 5th in the Big-8 Conference. Sarah Wooten, who played 1 Singles, was named to the Big-8 All Conference Team, received the MVP award, and finished 2nd in the Big-8 overall. Shannan Neidig played 2 Singles, and the 3 Singles player was Britta Eilermann. Andrea Thomas and Lori Knight played 1 Doubles, and the 2 Doubles team consisted of Tonia Mitchell and Lisa Myers who was named Most Improved. Lori and Andrea show their sportsmanship to members of the Reitz squad after beating them in 3 sets. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. MV MV MV MV i MV MV 5-0 North Posey 0-5 Princeton 4.1 Tell City j.2 Gibson Southern 2-3 North 5-0 Bosse 0-5 Jasper 0-5 Vincennes j-4 Washington 0-5 Central ■ o-5 Castle r 4-1 Boonville , 5-0 Mater Dei , 5-o Day School i 4-1 Reitz Sarah smashes a backhand Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. Lori concentrates on the ball. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. 110 Girls' Tennis Varsity, Front (L-R): Lisa Myers, Shannan Neidig, Lori Knight; Back: Sarah Wooten, Britta Eilermann, Andrea Thomas, Tonya Mitchell. Reserve, Front (L-R): Crissy Hancock, Lynn Culley, Jennifer Post; Back: Ingrid Schmidt, Michelle Lueke, Molly Thomas, Peggy Ries. Girls' Tennis 111 z Lack Of z Experience Hurts Team VlV 221 -216 uV 378 8th MV 175-151 MV 178-15 MV 177-124 kjV 343 MV I62-198 MV 206-260 mV 253 6th MV 150-171 MV 211-215 MV MV 260 5th MV 171-15 MV 205-210 MV I -1 ! MV 216 7th R!‘,Z Dei North Memorial Bosse invitational Washington In Gibson Southern 7 lTCity Invitational Castle Princeton Harrison Big-8 . Central goon ville Mater Dei Sectional With only three returning members, the golf team struggled to win five matches. The inexperienced team finished 5th in the Big-8 Conference, and 7th in the Sectional. Steve Zink had the low average with 424. and an outstanding low 9 hole score of 33. Matt Watenpool had the low 18 hole score of 78, and Jason Redman was named the Rookie of the year. a - L-aKB The guys gather for practice. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. Matt and Jason. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. Steve approaches the green. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce. 112 Golf Golf Team (L-R): Jim Culley, Jason Redman, Gary Hartmann, Jason Ashworth, Steve Zink, Matt Watenpool, Danny Schenk. Golf 113 Gary tees off. Photo courtesy of Dave Pearce Big-8 Champ7 Z Two Go To State The MVSHS Boys' Track team accomplished many great things this year. They finished the season 4-1 in dual meets. The Cats were first in the Mt. Vernon and Princeton Invitationals. They also received first place in the Wildcat Relays at Jasper. The boys' greatest accomplishment was winning the Big-8 Conference. The Freshman also won their Big- 8 in a separate meet. The Cats were fourth in the Sectional. Receiving firsts were Scott Ambrose in the shot put and Travis Cenet in the pole vault. Other qualifiers were Ambrose in the discus; Bartt Schroeder in the pole vault; and Dirk Johnson, Marc McNamara, Brian Wahl, and Ryan Niemeier iin the loOOM relay. The Regional participants received 4th with 21 points. Ambrose and Genet received first places in the shot put and pole vault respectively which qualified them for the State Meet. In Indianapolis, Ambrose put the shot 56-6 Vi for a 4th place finish, and Genet vaulted 14-6 for a 3rd place finish giving the Wildcats 9 points in the State Meet. New school records were set by Ambrose throwing the shot 58-3 Vi and Travis Genet vaulting 15-7. At the end of the season, Dirk Johnson received the MVP Award. Travis Genet, Scott Ambrose, Marc McNamara, Alex Stewart, and Dirk Johnson were named to the Big-8 Conference Team. The MVSHS Girls' Track team finished a tough season with a record of 3-2 in dual meets. They finished 5th in the Mt. Vernon Invitational and 8th in the Big-8 Conference. Five girls qualified for the Regionals, the most since girls' track started. They were Beth Stocker in the 1600M run, Kenya Orr, Nora Martin, Kim Kaffenberger, and Becky Murray in the 400M relay. Right: Carey out in front. — D. Pearce Marc does the flop. — D. Pearce Photo Scott Ambrose — 4th in State. Ford, Photo — Steve toys Se on Scores 56-70 Pcinceron _ VI Gbson Southern M2f North Posey : «.st� 1 - V 89 s Scat Relays V 69 Ashman Big'8 v % j sr 114 Track Girls Season Scores , ac.73 Mater Dei MV’ o jo Memorial .SySrST Xv 21 � � Travis Genet — 3rd in State. — Tina Vance, Photo New school records were set by Kim Kaffenberger in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, Chris Wahl in the 300M low hurdles, and the 16O0M relay team of Chris Wahl, Melissa Tyler, Carey Bogan, and Julie Collins. The girls should come back strong next year losing only one Senior, 4-year letter winner Carey Bogan. At the close of the season Kim Kaffenberger received the MVP Award. Boys Track, Front (L-R): Aaron Derry, Bartt Schroeder, Alex Stewart, Max Dieterle, Brian Wahl, Todd Curtis; Middle: Scott Ambrose, Dan Sitzman, Travis Genet, Rodney Ritzert, Tim Dossett, Todd Redman; Back: Coach Steve Britt, Coach Keith Kinnaird, Dirk Johnson, Marc McNamara, Ryan Niemeier, Ben Randell, John Melone, Coach Don Sellers. Left: Girls Track, Front (L-R).Beth Stocker, Amy Ricketts, Jill Ricketts, Melissa Walker; Middle: Melissa Ritzert, Carey Bogan, Kim Kaffenberger, Melissa Tyler, Nora Martin; Back: Becky Murray, Julie Collins, Kenya Orr, Chris Wahl. Above: Regional qualifiers: (clockwise) Becky Murray, Nora Martin, Beth Stocker, Kim Kaffenberger, Kenya Orr. Track 115 1) Faculty cheerleaders prepare to strut their stuff. 2) The 1933 Winter Homecoming Court. 3) Lucky yearbook staff members re- ceive Kevin Dee's autograph during ISTEP testing convo. 4) Jamie and Barb pose for the fall play, Stage Door. 5) Allen Tucker shoots for a hoop in the student faculty game. 116 s4ctivctie 1st Row: Eric Durchholz, Kent Osborn, Dana Cohlmeyer, Martha Ashworth, Heather Hutchison, Theresa Baumgart, Erica Thompson, Amy Ricketts. 2nd Row: Brian Jeffries, Melissa Ritzert, Amy Birkhead, Missy Hines, Turner Watson, Molly Thomas, Barbara Walker, Pat Drake, Brooke Fitzsimmons, Amanda Kay. Back Row: Jamie Carroll, Michelle Curtis, Kelly Ashworth, Jason Kuebler, Dan Julian, Brent Suits, Jay Hile, Sheryl Botta, Christy Stevens, Lisa Givens, Kevin Prince, Deryl Botta ? ££ 'PCcuf, Stocje Doo — Directed by Mr. Steve Wilson — • — Presented November 3rd and 4th — JEAN MAITLAND..... FRANK............. LOUISE MITCHELL... KENDALL ADAMS..... TERRY RANDALL..... SAM HASTINGS...... JIMMY DEVERAUX .... FRED POWELL....... LOU MILHAUSER..... DAVID KINGSLEY .... KEITH BURGESS..... DR. RANDALL....... TONY GILLETTE..... MR. LARRY WESTCOTT BILLY............. ADOLPH GRETZL..... .... MICHELLE CURTIS .... KENT OSBORN ... KELLY ASHWORTH MARTHA ASHWORTH ....JAMIE CARROLL .... ERIC DURCHHOLZ ......BRENT SUITS ......KEVIN PRINCE ....JASON KUEBLER ....BRIAN JEFFRIES . ... TURNER WATSON ......DERYL BOTTA THERESA BAUMGART ..........JAY HILE ........DAN JULIAN .... ERIC DURCHHOLZ OLGA BRANDT............... AMY BIRKHEAD BERNICE NIEMEYER.....................PAT DRAKE SUSAN PAIGE.......... BROOKE FITZSIMMONS MATTIE .................. MELISSA RITZERT MARY HARPER (BIG MARY) ... DANA COHLMEYER MARY McCUNE (LITTLE MARY)..AMY RICKETTS MADELINE VAUCLAIN .................ERICA THOMPSON BOBBY MELROSE...................... MISSY HINES JUDITH CANFIELD.....................BARB WALKER ANN BRADDOCK...........HEATHER HUTCHISON MRS. ORCUTT.................AMANDA KAY KAYE HAMILTON ..............SHERYL BOTTA PAT DEVINE........................ MOLLY THOMAS LINDA SHAW...........................LISA GIVENS MRS. SHAW ................CHRISTY STEVENS 118 Fall Play 1. Dana Cohlmeyer and Amy Ricketts — What about the blood in the library? 2. Sheryl Botta, Jamie Carroll, and Barba- ra Walker — CHARACTER!!! 3. Lisa Givens and Pat Drake — 1 just put on the first thing I could find. 4. Jamie Carroll and Turner Watson — That's my girl! You're the swellest kid that ever lived. 5. Brian Jeffries and Michelle Curtis — CHEAT OUT!!! Fall Play 119 s4Cmo t Almost Anything Goes is our annual fundraiser sponsored by the Student Council. This year the funds were donated to the Special Qlympics. Representatives from each class and the faculty form teams and compete against each other in unusual and bizarre contests such as Animal Magnetism , Ice Cream Eating , and the ever popular Balloon Pop. Final Standings FACULTY 1ST SENIORS AND SOPHOMORES 2ND FRESHMEN 4TH JUNIORS 5TH 120 Almost Anything Goes 1. Look, Paula, don't they look silly? 2. The probability of someone watching you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your actions. 3. Could someone direct these horses to 'the farm'? 4. C'mon, Deb, EAT! 5. Five guzinta ten, three times? No, Mr. Evans, only twice. Activities 121 Albert Peterson .......Todd Burnett Rose Alvarez...........Patti Liberti Helen..................Joy Hawkins Nancy............................ Pat Drake Alice ..........................Diana Tracy Margie...............Tracy Simmons Harvey Johnson......... Brent Suits Penelope............Martha Ashworth Ursula Merkle....... Michelle Curtis Kim MacAfee...................Jessica Perrin Doris MacAfee.......Amy Birkhead Harry MacAfee...................Kevin Prince Deborah Sue................... Kate Wathen Sad Girl 1....................Brandi Jackson Sad Girl 2................... Kendra Stinson Mae Peterson ..........Amanda Kay Policeman 1.........Cory Westerfield Policeman 2...........Jeff Zenthofer Conrad Birdie..........Keith Damm Reporter 1 ............Danny Topper Reporter 2..................... Eric Jones Reporter 3.................Tony Cron Reporter 4..............Todd Early Reporter 5...........Dewayne Forston Traveler..........................Dan Julian Trainman........................Jason Kuebler Hugo Peabody...........Deryl Botta Mrs. Merkle............Lori Bobbitt Mayor...........................Jimmy Juncker Edna (Mayor's Wife). Dana Cohlmeyer Mr. Johnson......................Joey Derry Randolph MacAfee....... Dan Schenk Gloria Rasputin..................Mary Higgins Stage Manager.................Michael Liberti Charles F. Maude........Jason Kuebler 1) Spanish Rose heats up the monthly shriners meeting — Joey Derry, Patti Liberti, Ian Springer, Todd Early, Jimmy Juncker, Michael Liberti, Keith Cibbs, Todd Wilson, and Kent Osborn. 2) You killed me, that's all! — Todd Burnett and Amanda Kay. 3) Sweet Apple teens burning up the phone lines in The Telephone Hour. Sfenitup ‘70tct4lc £ 122 Spring Musical 1) Police save Birdie from the clutches of over-excited minors — Jeff Zenthofer, Keith Damm, and Kevin Prince. 2) Reporters try to dig up dirt on a Fine, Upstanding, Patriotic, Healthy, Normal, American Boy — Dewayne Forston, Tony Cron, Eric Jones, Patti Liberti, Keith Damm, Todd Burnett, and Danny Topper. 3) I'll give Conrad your message — right after I shoot him! — Kevin Prince, Amy Birkhead, and Todd Burnett. 4) Hug me . . . Suffer! A-a- a-ah! — Kate Wathen, Tracy Simmons, Keith Damm, and Mat Lilleston. 5) Kim explains the mature way of smoking a chocolate cigarette — Keith Damm and Jessica Perrin. 6) Hugo defends the honor of Kim, his typical teenaged girlfriend — Jessica Perrin and Deryl Botta. Spring Musical 123 Wildcats let their spirit shine at sever- al pep sessions throughout the year. At the top, the faculty cheerleaders get into action as they spell Wildcats . Pictures in the middle and to the right show how students decorated the gym with signs for our homecoming pep session. 124 Pep Sessions In the upper left and right cor- ners, members of the faculty per- form a skit for the students. In the left center picture, Becky tells her elves a Christmas story. Above, Mr. Goerlitz presents the basket- ball sectional trophy. To the left, senior spirit is displayed. Pep Sessions 125 Scene 1) Kevin Prince and Brent Suits in a scene from Say Goodnight, Grade. 2) Dan Julian and Justin Heap in a scene from Brighton Beach Memoirs. 3) Erica Thompson and Amy Ricketts in Young Lady of Property. 4) Missy Hines and Pat Drake in The Children's Hour. 5) Michelle Curtis and Turner Watson in Night Must Fall. 126 Night Of Scenes m 1) Jason Kuebler and Kevin Prince in Death of a Salesman. 2) Sheryl Botta and Dana Cohlmeyer in Crimes of the Heart. 3) Brian Jeffries and Eric Durchholtz in Mr. Roberts. 4) Barb Walker and Theresa Baumgart in Dark at the Top of the Stairs. 5) Erica Thompson in Birdbath. 6) Turner Watson and Jamie Carroll in The Philadelphia Story. Night Of Scenes 127 Studeat 0?acu£Uf tfame 1) Mr. Britt, why do you look so surprised? — photo by Jay Hile. 2) Allen brings the ball down the court for the student team. 3) Faculty and students struggle for possession of the ball. 4) Look out, Jason, Bernie is on ya. 5) Student player shoots for a hoop. 128 Student Faculty Game The 1987-88 Mt. Vernon Marching Wildcats, pictured above, had a great season under the direction of Ed Welte, pictured to the right, and assis- tant Cliff Merrick. The field com- manders for this year were Tod Hin- ton and Patti Liberti, pictured to the far right. The band competed at sever- al contests to the music of Shan- griLa, the drum break Free,” Tan- gerine, and Over the Rainbow. At the Evansville Invitational held at Central High School, the band re- ceived awards for best percussion and best color guard in class AA. During the Reitz Invitational, the band re- ceived 1st place in class AA and best color guard. At Hook's Mid- western Marching Festival held in Indianapolis, the band received a superior rating and 2nd place in the blue class. They also received the best marching award. At the District Contest in Japser, the band received a superior rating which advanced them to regionals. The color guard also received 1st place in class B. At the Regional Contest in Bedford, the band received an excellent rating. 130 Band Woodwinds — Standing; Donna Carroll, Karla Eifert, Janna Carroll, Amy Birkhead, Charity Baker, Sheryl Botta, Dawn Palmer, Becky Prince, Airica Coomes, and Michelle Lilleston. Kneeling: Dana Simmons, Lori Greenwell, and Krista Duncan. Trumpets — Tonya Mitchell, Goeff Burns, Diana Tracy, Janet Stover, Lurelle Schnoor, John King, Dean Goedde, Tracy Simmons, James Dodson, Eric Eifert, Nicky McConnell, Dan Eldridge, and Roy Bebout. Percussion — Jon Tucker, Doug Heintzelman, Jica Tate, Guy Green, Mike Ragsdale, Don Suess, Melissa Gross, Todd Curtis, and Sean Darr. Low Brass — Bill Rabenstein, Kevin Prince, Dave Hale, Shannon Gerton, Jay Hile, Jason Kuebler, and Turner Watson. Saxes and French Horns — Standing: Eric Thomas, Nicole Pegues, Dion Kendall, Michael Liberti, Jim Bachert, and Eric Jones. Kneeling: Collette Ashworth, Martha Ashworth, Kelly Ashworth, and Todd Burnett. Right: Pep Band members Tod Hinton, Kelly Ashworth, and Lurelle Schnoor — photo by Jay Hile. Below: Tod Hinton shows his pride. Lower Right: Seventh period band practice on field. In the band's solo and ensemble District competitions, three groups received superior ratings. Group I included Krista Duncan, Collette Ashworth, John King, Dean Goedde, Kevin Prince, and Diana Tracy. Group II included Lori Greenwell, Janna Carroll, Airica Coomes, Tonya Mitchell, and Bill Rabenstein. Group III included Donna Carroll, Charity Baker, Goeff Burns, and Eric Eifert. Diana Tracy went on to receive a superior rating at state. The band's McDonald's All American Band nominee was Kelly Ashworth. The Murray State University Quad-State participants were Kelly Ashworth, Collette Ashworth, Dean Goedde, Lurelle Schnoor, and Tracy Simmons. At the concert band's competition, they received four superior ratings from four judges. 132 Band 1) 7, 8, 9 How many are in that bus seat? — Photo by Jay Hile. 2) Dana practicing her tosses. 3) The 1987-88 Fall Color Guard. Front row: Lisa Nesbitt, Dana Cohlmeyer, Dana Neuman, and Robin Nesbitt. Back row: Aimee Nelson, captain Dawn Bertolucci, Chris Wahl, Tina Fleenor, Allison Schnoor, and Tonia Willis. 4) The 1987-88 Winter Color Guard. Front row: Dana Simmons, Allison Schnoor, Chris Wahl, Dawn Bertolucci, and Tonia Willis. Middle row: Mike Ragsdale, Jay Hile, Tod Hinton, Don Suess, and Jim Bachert. Back row: Robin Nesbitt, Aimee Nelson, Dana Neuman, and Dana Cohlmeyer. — Photo by Sue Gunselman. The importance of the guard program at Mt. Vernon goes far beyond providing visual effect for the band. The program has been designed to encourage students to use their creativity in expresing themselves through music. During the fall, the primary goal of the guard is to provide a pleasing picture for the eye. Through choreographed routines, the music is enhanced. The fall guard had a winning season this year. Taking home 3 first place trophies and beating Jasper at District Contest were some of their accomplishments. In the past 2 years, the guard program has been fortunate to expand into the winter season by participating in the Indiana High School Color Guard Association. This year the winter guard took on a sophisticated look and performed to the music of West side Story. Color Guard 133 ESQUIRES Bottom row, (l-r): Cory Westerfield, Jessica Perrin, Jimmy Juncker, Dawn Hunter, Matt Billman, Lori Bobbitt, Niki Orr, Joey Derry, Michelle Curtis, and Todd Early. Top Row, (l-r): Dan Schenk, Monica Hedges, Todd Burnett, Sarah Burgdorf, Deryl Botta, Amy Birkhead, Mandi Kay, Scott Harris, Patti Liberti, and Kevin Prince. MADRIGALS Bottom row, (l-r): Pat Drake, Tracy Simmons, Tonia Mitchell, Sheryl Botta, Robin Tern me, Martha Ashworth, Jamie Carroll, Heather Meuller, Mary Higgins, and Diana Tracy. Top row, (l-r): Eric Jones, Dan Julian, Todd Curtis, Jimmy Juncker, Michael Liberti, Eric Stockton, Jason Topper, Todd Wilson, and Ian Springer. 134 Esquires And Madrigals ■ ' A , i j « 4 Bottom row, (I-r): Vocal Music Director, Mr. Geoff Leonard, Theresa Bloodworth, Tracy Simmons, Robin Temme, Tonia Mitchell, Kelly Ashworth, Sheryl Botta, Diana Tracy, Mary Higgins, Jamie Carroll, Heather Meuller, Martha Ashworth, Keith Gibbs, Keith Damm, and Joe Bailey. Second Row, (l-r): Scott Angel, Brian Angel, Dewayne Forston, Amy Birkhead, Monica Hedges, Jessica Perrin, Lori Bobbitt, Sherri Cox, Missy Hines, Peggy Ries, Kate Wathen, Jennifer DeDoming, Mandi Kay, Michelle Curtis, Donna Krietenstein, Dawn Hunter, Niki Orr, Patti Liberti, Christie Sitzman, Mary Stiff, Michael Liberti, and Jimmy Juncker. Third row, (l-r): Aaron Derry, Tom Robertson, Kent Osborn, Katy Emhuff, Shannon Neidig, Linda Schaefer, Kim Kaffenburger, Dawn Bryant, Kara Carlton, Sarah Burgdorf, Holly Krozel, Amy Hester, Tina Nation, Donna Nobles, Amy Clark, Kendra Stinson, Heather Mattingly, Rebecca Decker, Todd Early, Scott Harris, Kevin Prince, and Jason Topper. Fourth row, (l-r): Deryl Botta, Matt Billman, Todd Burnett, Dan Schenk, Eric Jones, Robin Nesbitt, Jody Stewart, Christie McConnell, Nora Martin, Barbie Meyer, Holly McDaniel, Ingrid Schmidt, Shanna Zenthofer, Becky Thayer, Tammy Wild, Kathy Templeton, Theresa Kline, Eric Blackburn, Eric Stockton, Joey Derry, and Todd Wilson. Fifth row, (l-r): Dan Julian, Todd Curtis, Ian Springer, Cory Westerfield, Jenny Mayer, Gretchen Dorff, Michele Clemons, Kim Key, Dana Cohlmeyer, Terri Lichlyter, Joy Hawkins, Andrea Tucker, Melissa Ritzert, Barb Walker, Erica Thompson, Brandi Jackson, Cheryl Reeves, Brent Suits, David Schroeder, and Danny Topper. Sixth row, (l-r): Kevin Reeves, Tony Cron, Andy Scott, Esther Andrecht, Tina Barron, Kim Higginbottom, Katy Burdick, Kathy Hilakas, Christie Britt, Valerie Walton, Becky Prince, Gayle Leishmann, Robin Higgs, Laura Sharber, Sarah Schuler, Wendy Schafer, Jeff Zenthofer, and Matt Lilleston. Seventh row, (l-r): Robbie Utley, Mike Ragsdale, Jeff O'Daniel, John Mitchell, Crystal Ricketts, Jenny Zehner, Selena Stallman, Julie McMurtry, Caroline Henderson, Missy Wiggins, Chris McFaddin, Crissy Elliott, La Donna Montgomery, Stephnie Fuelling, Lori Robinson, and Velda Cummings. Eighth row, (l-r): Tina Kusturin, Donna Carroll, Jessie Tyler, Tammy Young, Tina Cox, and Paula Swift. The MVSHS academic teams participated in three different area competitions during the 1987-1988 school year under the guidance of Mrs. Bonnie Awe. Assisting her at the contests were Principal, Don Goerlitz, Miss Phyllis Barker, and Mrs. Ann Shank. Six members of the Spelling Team traveled to Tecumseh for the Hoosier Academic Spell Bowl. The team did not do as well as they hoped, but they had fun and enjoyed the competition. The Academic Decathlon, the most challenging of the competitions, took place in January at Jasper and included questions on math, physics, the history of aviation, fine arts, grammar, Wuthering Heights, and the French Revolution. The team won seventeen individual medals. For the Hoosier Academic Super Bowl held in April at North High School in Evansville, MVSHS entered six three-member teams in a wide variety of subjects: fine arts, science, math, history, English, and All-Around. The All-Around team won 1st, the math team placed 2nd, and the fine arts team received 3rd. The academic teams fared better in their second year of competition and are looking forward to even greater success next year. — Courtesy of Cathy Railey. Right: Spelling Team, Front (L-R): Richard Lutterman, Cathy Railey, and Paula Wilderman. Middle: Mary Higgins, Andy Schaffstein, and Kristi Maier. Back: Mike Schaffstein, Deryl Botta, Cary Hartmann, and Cory Westerfield. Right: Academic Decathlon Team, Front (L-R): Mrs. Bonnie Awe, Coach; Mike Schaffstein, Deryl Botta, Cathy Railey, and Kelly Ashworth. Back: Steve Ketcham, Barbara Walker, Paula Wilderman, and Richard Lutterman. 136 Academic Teams Academic Super Bowl Team, Front (L-R): Cathy Railey, Paula Wilderman, John Goodridge, and Andy Schaffstein. Middle: Chris Crabtree, Richard Lutterman, and Mary Higgins. Back: Mike Schaffstein, Gary Hartmann, Deryl Botta, and Guy Green. Combined Academic Team, Front (L-R): Paul Wilderman, John Goodridge, Andy Schaffstein, and Cathy Railey. Middle: Chris Crabtree, Mary Higgins, Kristi Maier, Richard Lutterman, and Mrs. Bonnie Awe, Coach. Back: Gary Hartmann, Deryl Botta, Cory Westerfield, Guy Green, and Mike Schaffstein. Academic Teams 137 'TfatiatuiC Society . .. CREATES AN ENTHUSAISM FOR SCHOLARSHIP, STIMULATES A DESIRE TO RENDER SERVICE, PROMOTES WORTHY LEADERSHIP, AND ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER. Front (L-R): Patti Liberti, Michelle Curtis, Joella Hickey, Kim Maikranz, Becky Murray, Dawn Hunter, and Dana Neuman. Second: Cory Westerfield, Todd Bacon, Tod Hinton, Mike Schaffstein, Chris Wahl, and Donna Krietenstein. Back: Cynthia Harle, Kevin Prince, Brandon Kibby, Gary Hartmann, Keith Gibbs, Deryl Botta, Sheryl Botta, and Julie Maddix. 1988 Inductees: Front (L-R): Paula Wilderman, Carey Bogan, Lani Schroeder, Lori Bobbitt, Laura Givens, and Karla Hausmann. Back: Dawn Bertolucci, Kelli McElroy, Angela Ricketts, Britta Eilermann, Guy Green, Ben Randell, and Marc McNamara. Not Pictured: Duane Bush and Joey Derry. Officers (L-R): Vice-President, Todd Bacon; Treasurer, Kim Maikranz; Secretary, Dawn Hunter; President, Patti Liberti. 138 NHS . . . FOSTERS A GREATER AND CONTINUOUS INTEREST IN SOLO, ENSEMBLE, BAND, ORCHESTRIAL, AND CHORAL PERFORMANCES. Officers: Front (L-R): Historian, Sarah Burgdorf; Vice-President, Todd Burnett; President, Patti Liberti. Back: Treasurer, Sheryl Botta; Secretary, Paula Wilder- man. Front (L-R): Paula Wilderman, Todd Burnett, Patti Liberti, Sheryl Botta, and Sarah Burgdorf. Second: Dana Cohlmeyer, Michelle Curtis, Guy Green, Mike Ragsdale, Tracy Simmons, Kevin Prince, and Martha Ashworth. Third: Dawn Palmer, Lurelle Schnoor, Allison Schnoor, Diana Tracy, Tod Hinton, Jim Bachert, Airica Coomes, and Mr. Geoff Leonard, Sponsor. Fourth: Krista Duncan, Kelly Ashworth, Jay Hile, John King, Mary Higgins, Lori Bobbitt, and Becky Prince. Back: Shannon Gerton, Collette Ashworth, Keith Damm, Monica Hedges, Jessica Perrin, and Don Suess. Lori enjoys some of the good food at a club party. Studeat (ZouucCC For the third consecutive year, the MVSHS Student Council was named as an Indiana Honor Council. Some of the many activities that helped to win this award were as follows: Football and Basketball Homecomings, Almost Anything Goes, Computer Match-Up, Student-Teacher Exchange, Faculty Breakfast, SeniorTea, a convocation entitled Everyday Heroes , and a retreat for council members and class and club officers. The Student Council also conducted a tour of the newly renovated high school for the visiting Southern Indiana Superintendents Club. The scrolling sign in the cafeteria was a project of the Student Council. The Student Council hopes to maintain its status as an Honor Council next year by accepting new challenges and continuing its many activities. Right: Officers (L-R): Vice-President, Todd Burnett; Corresponding Secretary, Joella Hickey; Historian, Sheryl Botta; President, Deryl Botta; Parliamentarian, Mike Schaffstein; Recording Secretary, Donna Krietenstein; Treasurer, Patti Liberti. Front (L-R): Patti Liberti, Todd Burnett, Joella Hickey, Deryl Botta, Donna Krietenstein, Sheryl Botta, and Mike Schaffstein. Second: Keith Damm, Michelle Curtis, Angie Ross, Kim Maikranz, Cory Westerfield, Todd Bacon, Pat Pegues, Andy Schaffstein and Aimee Nelson. Third: Kelli McElroy, Jennifer Post, Kim Jackson, Becky Murray, Karen Simpson, Dawn Hunter, Paula Widerman Tracy Simmons, Becky Thayer, and Brian Jones. Fourth: Richard Lutterman, Karla Eifert, Nicki Baier Nikki Pegues Valerie Walton. Paul Cornett, Tom Robertson, Todd Wilson, and Gretchen Dorff. Back: Mary Higgins, Guy Green Michael Ma 'ier Caroline Henderson, Holly McDaniel, Barbie Meier, and Mr. Evans, Co-Sponsor. 140 Student Council .. PROMOTES SCHOOL PRIDE AND PROVIDES MENTAL SUPPORT TO ALL MVSHS ATHLETIC TEAMS. Officers (L-R): President, Traci Shuck; Vice-President, Karen Simpson; Treasurer, Laura Hinkle; Secretary, Angie Ross. Booster Club 141 Left: Front (L-R): Andrea Thomas, Courtney Maines, Niki Orr, Carrie Heap, and Patricia Pettus. Second: Laura Hinkle, Jenny Pate, Holly McDaniel, Traci Shuck, Karen Simpson, Angie Ross, Kenya Orr, and Michelle Lueke. Third: Kim Jackson, Julie McMurtry, Selena Stallman, Julie Schmidt, Laura Givens, Celeste Seitz, Dawn Hunter, Heather Simmons, and Mary Higgins. Fourth: Cristi Erwin, Donna Krietensten, Kim Maikranz, Joella Hickey, Michelle Curtis, Lori Bobbitt, and Lisa Wallis. Fifth: Michelle Schneck, Stephanie Smith, Denyse Bauer, Julie Weilbrenner, Julie Maddix, Tammy Tyson, and Robin Temme. Back: Rose Uhde, Amy McClish, Allison Broadhead, and Sarah Burgdorf. imena @Cct . TEACHES THE FUNCTION OF A 35MM CAMERA, DEVELOPS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY, STIMULATES AN INTEREST FOR BETTER PICTURE TAKING BY THE STUDENT, AND TEACHES BASIC DARKROOM TECHNIQUES. Officers: Front (L-R): Secretary and Treasurer, Jay Hile. Kim Kaffenberger and Kendra Stinson enjoy a club party. Back: President, Jody Stewart; Vice-President, Kelly Ash- worth. Front: Tammy Strupp; 2nd Row (L-R): Sherry Lacy, Aimee Nelson, Jody Stewart, Mr. Bob Rhoads, sponsor; 3rd Row: Chris Bufkin, Scott Quintilliano, Jay Hile, Donna Suess, Kendra Stinson, Kim Kaffenberger; Top Row: Josh Fowler, Shannon Certon, Krista Bebout, and Kevin Carr. 142 Camera Club DECA is designed for students enrolled in Marketing Education programs to promote their leadership development, civic consciousness, occupational preparation, and interpersonal and human relations skills. It is a vocational program of instruction designed to prepare competent students for careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. The DECA students at Mt. Vernon Senior High School had a very successful year. Twelve DECA members participated in State competition, and three of the twelve placed. The team of Michee Bacon and Sharon Grace placed first with their Pepsi Learn and Earn Project, while David Mason placed seventh with his General Merchandise Series Event. Sharon Grace and David Mason attended National competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 25-29. The Outstanding Marketing Student Awards went to Senior, David Mason and Junior, Tonya Coultas. The DECA Sweepstakes Award went to Jay Mason. One of the most important activities of the DECA students is the management of the school store which is open to the public as well as to the students. HR Upper left: Bottom (L-R): Sr. Publicity, Jeff HK f. Keitel. Sr. Vice-President, Michelle France; Sr. Publicity, Mike Anderson, and Sr. Treasurer, . Jason Norrington. Middle: Jr. Secretary, Angie Cartlidge; Sr. Publicity, Lori Colt; Sr. President, ' Terri Stallings. Sr. Parliamentarian Jay Mason; lL and Jr. Treasurer, John Boehman. Top: Jr. Publicity, Keith Goedde; Jr. Historians, Tammy Cobb and Tonya Coultas; and Jr. Publicity, V Kevin Kramer. Left: Mrs. Hamm, substituting for sponsor Mrs. Gabe, accompanied DECA members Twanna, Sharon, Michelle, and Michee to a DECA conference in Chicago. Front (L-R): Chuck Gant, Adam Roberts, and Debbie Clark. Second: Michelle Cohoon, Tonya Coultas, Wendy Romack, Twanna Murphy, and Christi King. Third: Tony Phillips, Libby Yeida, Melony Bell, Julie Ricketts, Danielle France, Cindi Wehr, Laurel Rohrbacher, Jeanna Gross, and Lori Clark. Fourth: Sherry Wiltshire, Jeff Keitel, Michelle France, Mike Anderson, and Jason Norrington. Fifth: Keith Goedde, Tammy Cobb, Angie Cartlidge, Kim Bent hall, Kevin Kramer, Mike Rew, Randy Russell, John Boehman, and Deena Garrett. Back: Lori Goff, David Mason, Brandi Whitler, Krista Bebout, Terri Stallings, and Jay Mason. DECA 143 ‘P'tettcJl (?£ccd INCREASES THE INTEREST AND APPRECIATION OF THE FRENCH CULTURE. IT ENCOURAGES THOSE STUDENTS TAKING FRENCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FRANCE AND OTHER FRENCH SPEAKING COUNTRIES. Officers: Front (L-R): Secretary, Kelli McElroy; President, Donna Krietenstein; Back: Vice-President, Barbara Walker; Treasurer, Laura Givens. Honor Society: Front (L-R): Kelli McElroy, Donna Krietenstein, Martha Ashworth, and Kim Griese. Middle: Tod Hinton, Heather Simmons, Lori Bobbitt, Dawn Hunter, Laura Givens, and Amy McClish. Back: Michael Maier, Paula Wilderman, Chris Wahl, and Julie Maddix. Front (L-R): Martha Ashworth, Dawn Bertolucci, Rebecca Decker, Brian Wahl, Matt Domizio, and DeWayne Forston. Second: Robin Higgs, Cristi Maier, Kelli Vincent, Brigette Nettles, Heather Simmons, Lani Schroeder, Rachel Lynaugh, and Kim Griese. Third: Kelli McElroy, Amy Hardy, Lisa Smith, Kim Hanmore, Kelly Slusher, Lori Bobbitt, Angie Ross, Barbara Walker, and Julie Weilbrenner. Fourth: Nikki McConnell, Nicky Pegues, Lisa Forston, Dawn Hunter, Laura Givens, Donna Krietenstein, Katy Wathen, and Rose Ann Uhde. Fifth: Paula Wilderman, Courtney Maines, Sarah Cox, Kristi Bullard, Lori Knight, Julie Maddix, and Amy McClish. Back: Michael Maier and Chris Wahl. 144 French Club WAS CREATED IN 1977 TO BETTER ACQUAINT ITS MEMBERS WITH THE WAYS, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN SPEAKING PEOPLE. THROUGH FILMS, TRIPS, AND FOOD SALES, WE WORK TOWARDS OUR GOALS. Officers: Front (L-R): Treasurer, Mike Daniel; Sponsor, Mr. Kinnaird; Foreign Exchange Student, Britta Eilermann; Back: Vice-President, Cory Westerfield; Secretary, Michelle Curtis; President, Todd Bacon. Honor Society: Front (L-R): Ben Randell, Chad Trapp, Julie Collins, Guy Green, and Mike Schaffstein. Middle: Joey Derry, Deryl Botta, and Rick Denning. Back: Michele Clemons, Brian Babillis, Gary Hartmann, Cory Westerfield, Todd Bacon, and Duane Keitel. Front: (L-R) Eddie Sledd, John Wilson, Julie Collins, Duane Claybrooke, Neil Issa, Chris Crabtree, Andy Schaffstein, Allison Schnoor, Mike Schaffstein, Guy Green, Robin Temme, Lurelle Schnoor, Deryl Botta, Nicki Baier, Mandi Bacon, and Peggy Ries. Second: Chuck Swartz, Scott Angel, Bryan Angel, Duane Keitel, Sean Gray, Dan Julian, Scott Cox, Gary Hartmann, John Goodridge, Brian Carroll, Jim Hartmann, Gretchen Dorff, Lori Robinson, Holly McDaniel, and Christy Britt. Third: Rick Denning, Alex Weilbrenner, Wade Harris, Aaron Derry, Tony Bauer, Tom Robertson, Joey Derry, Ben Randell, Mark Turner, Ryan Neimeier, Scott Lowry, Chad Trapp, Todd Miller, Ty Fischer, Jeremy Garrett, and Jeramie Barnes. Fourth: Brian Petty, Brian Babillis, Max Dieterle, Dan Schenk, Adam Rynkiewich, Eric Eifert, Matt Billman, Robert Morlock, Matt Watenpool, Ingrid Schmidt, Sarah Schuler, Bill Gillenwater, Laura Williams, Jason Cannon, Alex McCray, Ian Springer, and Jason Topper. Back: Brian Jeffries, Steve Ketcham, Robin Nesbitt, Terri Lichlyter, Brent Suits, Michele Clemons, Andrea Tucker, Karla Eifert, Erica Thompson, Janet Stover, Aaron VonHarten, Michelle Curtis, Todd Bacon, Britta Eilermann, Mike Daniel, Cory Westerfield, and Mr. Kinnaird, Sponsor. German Club 145 We, the members of the Junior Classical League, covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world. We believe an acquaintance with the civilizations of Greece and Rome will help us understand and appraise this world of today, which is indebted to ancient civilization in its government and laws, literature, language, and arts. In addition, the JCL experience develops responsibility, fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition, inspires dedication and enriches our total growth ' Officers: Front (L-R): Historian, Tod Hinton; Treasurer, Richard Lutterman; Publicity, Mary Higgins; President, Cathy Railey; Back: Secretary, Monica Hedges; Parliamentarian, Todd Wilson; Vice-President, Sheryl Botta. Right: Honor Society (L-R): Leanna Sammet, Joe Stickels, and Caroline Henderson. Bottom: Front (L-R): Heather Murray, Jeanna Gross, Richard Lutterman, Tod Hinton, Monica Hedges, and Mary Higgins. Second: Caroline Henderson, Laura Sharber, Leanna Sammet, Cathy Stutsman, Sheryl Botta, Allison Broadhead, and Jennifer Post. Third: Duane Bush, Joe Stickels, Jeff Post, Charlie Stutsman, Charles Lukancich, Jason Kuebler, Turner Watson, Brandon Kibby, Nat Thompson, and John Rapp. Back: John Gibbs and Todd Wilson. . WIDENS ONE'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD THROUGH CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL EXPERIENCES WHICH THE CLASSROOM'S LIMITED TIME CANNOT ALLOW. Above: Officers: Front (L-R): Sergeant of Arms, Dean Coedde; Secretary, Celeste Seitz; Back: Vice-President, Scott Ambrose; President, Michee Bacon; Treasurer, Julayne Rogers. Left: Front (L-R): Jessica Spieker, Teresa Cline, Paula Brenner. Anna Thums, Julie Wiltshire, Jamie Wild, Christina Carper, Stacy Prados, Sara Leonard, and Carol Funk- houser. Second: Doug Heintzelman, Christi- na Day, Stacee Bacon, Heather Mueller, Tammy Tyson, Pat Drake, Joella Hickey, Kim Maikranz, Joanna Rohlfer, and Barbie Meier. Third: Dave Little, Steve Jones, Scott Ambrose, Michee Bacon, Celeste Seitz, Ju- layne Rogers, Tina Nation, Pamela Hall, and Donna Nobles. Back: Steve Fulmer, Jim Bachert, Matt Gibbs, Eric Jones, Dean Goedde, and Mrs. Madden, Sponsor. Spanish Club 147 ENCOURAGES ART APPRECIATION, ENRICHES AND PROMOTES ART IN THE HIGH SCHOOL, STIMULATES ART TALENTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. Officers: Front (L-R): Treasurer, Troy Pence; Secretary, Dawn Bertolucci. Back: Vice-President, Mark Mantel; President, Kris Russell. Jim uses his artistic talent to paint a poster — Photo J. Hile Front (L-R): Daphne Woodley, Steve Etherton, Mark Mantel, Kris Russell, Troy Pence, Chris Bates, John Schnakenburg, and Shawn Neavil. Second: Rob Bulla Brooke Fitzsimmons, Julie Collins, Andy Schaffstein, Jim Bachert, Mike Schaffsten, Pat Drake, Jeff Keitel, and Sarah Wooten. Third: Eddie Starnes, Katy Burdick, Lisa Givens, Dawn Bertolucci, Jody Stewart, Karla Hausmann, Kendra Stinson, Krista Bebout, and Retta Meredith. Fourth: Jill McKinley, Dana Garrett, Lori Willhide, Dawn Palmer, Jica Tate, Jennifer Post, Nikki Baier, Amy Ashworth, Kelley Weinzapel, and Brandy Whitler. Back: Laura Eger, Tracey Nelson, Aaron VanHarten, Jason Breeze, Matt Billman, Josh Fowler, Don Suess, Dena Wilson, and Tammy Strupp. 148 Art Guild . SERVES AS A HOSPITALITY GROUP FOR THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT AND BROADENS STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER CULTURES. Officers: Front (L-R): Historian, Pat Pegues; Vice-President, Allison Broad head. Back: Treasurer, Cinda Valier; President, Mike Anderson; Secretary, Laura Givens. Front (L-R): Michelle Schneck, Sarah Cox, Michelle France, Debi Anderson, Beth Stocker, Cristy Britt, Peggy Ries, Ingrid Schmidt, Missy Wiggins, and Christina Day. Second: Mark Boerner, John Weintraut, Mike Anderson, Brian Petty, Brian Babillis, Jeff Robb, Scott Funkhouser, Carrie Heap, Patricia Pettus, and Niki Orr. Third: Matt Domizio, Duanne Claybrooke, Becky Prince, Airica Coomes, Allison Broadhead, Karla Eifert, Angela Tucker, Andrea Tucker, Tod Hinton, Richard Lutterman, and Chris Wahl. Fourth: Danny Topper, Max Dieterle, Dawn Sparks, Cinda Valier, Traci Shuck, Jenny Pate, Chrissy Hancock, Shannan Neidig, Theresa Baumgart, Paula Wilderman, Pat Pegues, and Guy Green. Back: Michael Maier, Allison Schnoor, Heather Simmons, Michelle Lueke, Kenya Orr, Danielle France, Julie Ricketts, Andrea Enlow, Jodi Hinderliter, Tonya Coultas, Britta Eilermann, and Carey Bogan. AFS 149 ... HELPS YOUTH ASSUME THEIR ROLES IN SOCIETY THROUGH HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN AREAS OF PERSONAL GROWTH, FAMILY LIFE, VOCATIONAL PREPARATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Right: Front (L-R): Shannon Paris, Jennifer Alldredge, Jodi Cecil, Michelle Bolin, and Mrs. Murray, Sponsor. Back: Valerie Walton, Denise Champlain, Carol Hartmann, Susan Clark, and Lisa Cox. 150 FHA Mrs. Susan Murray, FHA sponsor, super- vises a club meeting against a backdrop of packing boxes prior to moving into perma- nent quarters. Officers: Front (L-R): President, Jennifer Alldredge; Vice-President, Shan- non Paris. Back: Secretary, Jodi Cecil; Treasurer, Michelle Bolin. . ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Officers: Front (L-R): Vice-President, Dana Cohlmeyer; President, Sheryl Botta; Sergeant of Arms, Deryl Botta. Back: Secretary, Dana Neuman; Co-historian, Tracy Simmons; Historian, Michelle Curtis. Is this a new kind of dance, Michelle, or did you just put too much sugar on your Whea- ties this morning? Front (L-R): Heather Mueller, Sarah Burgdorf, Jamie Carroll, Becky Thayer, Mandi Kay, Missy Ritzert, Lisa Nesbitt, Turner Watson, Kevin Reeves, and Michelle Clemons. Second: Dana Neuman, Tracy Simmons, Deryl Botta, Mike Ragsdale, Kent Osborn, Jeff O'Daniel, Sheryl Botta, Dana Cohlmeyer, and Michelle Curtis. Third: Dan Schenk, Monica Hedges, Michael Liberti, Todd Early, Sarah Schuler, Julie Schmitt, Robin Nesbitt, and Terri Lychlyter. Fourth: Mary Higgins, Diana Tracy, Dana Simmons, Tony Cron, Jason Kuebler, Scott Harris, Dan Julian, Justin Heap, Kevin Prince, and Tonya Mitchell. Back: Mr. Wilson, Sponsor: Barbara Walker, Erica Thompson, Eric Durchholz, Kelly Ashworth, Jay Hile, Shannon Gerton, Todd Curtis, Brian Jeffries, Amy Ricketts, Adam Roberts, Travis Garrett, and Martha Ashworth. Thespian 151 . DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND COMPETENCY IN BUSINESS AND OFFICE OCCUPATIONS. Right: Officers (L-R): Secretary, Michelle Schneck; Vice-President, Kim Jackson; President, Karen Simpson; Treasurer, Kelli McElroy. Far Right: Annette concentrates on her typing. Right: Kelli works on her office procedures. Right: Front (L-R): Annette LeClere, Michelle Lilleston, Kelli McElroy, Karen Simpson, Kim Jackson, Michelle Schneck, Belinda Johnson, Tonya Willis, and Angela Ricketts. Second: Tammy Eaton, Lisa Forston, Cinda Valier, Angie St rat man. Dawn Niehaus, Terry Stallings, Aimee Nelson, Janna Carroll, and Mrs. Seger, Sponsor. Back: Kelly Peugh, Irene Coldbach, Tonia Elliott, Lisa Meyers, Laura Hinkle, and Jason Redman. 152 OEA Occtdo i PROMOTES GOOD CONSERVATION PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGES SAFETY IN THE PURSUIT OF HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. Left: Officers: Front (L-R): Treasurer, John Wilson; Secretary, Eddie Sledd; Vice-President, Todd Bacon. Back: Sergeant at Arms, Gary Tucker; Sergeant of Arms, Todd Curtis; President, Brian Carroll. Front (L-R): Jason Marshall, Curtis Crowe, Joe Bailey, John Mitchell, Dusty Wilson, Kim Stewart, Robert Young, Sean Keitel, Jason Maddix, Rick Denning, Brian Carroll, and John Wilson. Second: Craig Genet, Mike Daniel, Jason Cannon, Mark Potter, Kevin Carlisle, Troy Niemeier, Pat Curtis, Aaron Derry, Brian Denning, Joey Allbright, Todd Curtis, and Geoff Collins. Third: Travis Genet, Matt Watenpool, Geoff Burns, Todd Miller, Mark Turner, Ben Randall, Bill Gillenwater, Greg Snelling, Jason Schaefer, Jesse Terrel, John Murphy, Mike Page, John Rapp, and Jon Hausmann. Fourth: Nick Browning, John Walker, James Brock, Tony Viviano, Jim Hartmann, Gary Hartmann, Duane Bush, Troy Hale, Patrick Riordan, Gary Tucker, Bartt Schroeder, Mike Rew, and Billy Stillwagoner. Back: John Bippus, Scott Cox, Billy Baumgart, Jason Keele, Andy Logan, Tim Putman, Jason Rutledge, Tim Humston, Andy Mann, William Raibley, Bob Gustafson, Dirk Bourne, and Bryan Wolf. Outdoor Sports 153 . DEVELOPS AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP, COOPERATION, AND CITIZENSHIP. Club members John and Deke take nominations for next year's officers. | B MT. VERNON CHAPTER W � Officers (L-R): Sponsor, Mr. Reese; President, Bill Rowe; Vice-President, Tom Lang; Secre- tary, Mike Allyn; Treasurer, Matt Allyn; Reporter, David Morlock; Sentinel, Damon Kauf- man. 154 FFA Front (L-R): Mr. Reese, Sponsor; Bill Rowe, Tom Lang, Mike Allyn, Matt Allyn, David Morlock, and Damon Kaufman. Second: Danny Jones, Mike Mohr, Wes Dixon, Rodney Ritzert, Tom Schneider, Jimmy Juncker, and Kevin Cameron. Third: John Thomas, Eric Dickhaut, Deke Vogel, Danny Wilson, Andy Baldwin, Kevin Slygh, and Troy Boerner. Fourth: Andrea Carlisle, Mike Wehler, Roy Cameron, Scott Angel, Bobby Morlock, and Steven Patrick. Back: Brian Denning, Dawayne Mercer, John Pate, Alex Weilbrenner, Jeff Sailer, Kevin Yeager, and Galen Brooks. .. PROMOTES GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND PROVIDES SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. Officers (L-R): Secretary, Niki Orr; Sergeant of Arms, John Weintraut; President, Todd Bacon; Vice-President, Brian Babillis; Treasurer, Carrie Heap. Front (L-R): Christy Carper, Robin Conrad, Daphne Woodley, Mark Mantel, Steve Etherton, Courtney Maines, Brian Babillis. Pat Drake, Tracy Simmons, Sarah Wooten, Michele Schmidt, Katy Emhuff, Laura Eger, Shannan Neidig, and Chrissy Hancock. Second: Matt Watenpool, Rob Bulla, Andrea Thomas, Jeff Robb, Carrie Heap, Scott Funkhouser, Patricia Pettus, Julie McMurtry, Jamie Wild, Selena Stallman, Holly McDaniel, Julie Schmitt, Janna Carroll, Andrea Tucker, and Karla Eifert. Third: Cory Westerfield, Rick Denning, Todd Bacon, Aaron Derry, Dusty Wilson, Craig Genet, Ryun Guthrie, Mark Kost, Celeste Seitz, Laura Givens, Traci Shuck, Max Dieterle, Jenny Mayer, Tammy Brakie, and Kim Key. Fourth: Steve Zink, Mike Daniel, Niki Orr, Rick Nobles, Wade Harris, Mark Boerner, Keith Gibbs, Molly Thomas, Kelly Vincent, Joanna Rohlfer, Stephanie Fuelling, and Jenny Pate. Back: Brian Petty, John Weintraut, Mike Anderson, Bartt Schroeder, Mandi Bacon, Nicki Baier, Cathy Railey, Becky Thayer, Angela Tucker, Todd Wilson, Jason Redman, Tammy Cobb, Peggy Ries, and Mr. Bernard Riedford, Sponsor. Junior Civitan 155 DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP, PROVIDES EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH OTHERS, ENCOURAGES LOYALTY AND SERVICE TO SCHOOL AND COM- MUNITY, DEVELOPS HIGHER STANDARDS IN SCHOLARSHIP, SPORTS- MANSHIP AND SOCIAL CONTACTS. Officers: (L-R): Vice-President, Angie Ross; President, Kim Jackson; Sgt. at Arms, Brandon Kibby; Secretary, Karen Simpson; Treasurer, Becky Murray. Front (L-R): Kim Maikranz, Joella Hickey, Angie Ross, Kim Jackson, Becky Murray, Karen Simpson, Brandon Kibby, Troy Niemeier, and Kelli McElroy. Second: Kenya Orr, Laura Hinkle, Lisa Myers, Amy McClish, Rose Uhde, Julie Maddix, Michelle Tomlinson, Denise Matthews, Julie Weilbrenner, Dawn Niehaus, and Lisa Forston. Third:Duane Bush, Creg Carlisle, Cary Hartman, Brian Carroll, Jim Hartmann, Sara Schuler, Ingrid Schmitt, Robin Higgs, Beth Stocker, Wendy Cartwright, and Irene Goldbach. Back: John Rapp, Jennifer Post, Heather Simmons, Travis Cenet, Cynthia Harle, Donna Krietenstein, Marc McNamara, Ryan Niemeier, Chris Wahl, Lani Shroeder, Britta Eilermann, Carey Bogan, and Michelle Lueke. Club members listen as President, Kim Jackson, discusses club business. 156 Key Club Pi 7m iye .. EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN TODAY'S BUSINESS WORLD. Officers (L-R): Michelle Schneck, Anette LeClere, and Michelle Lilleston. Front (L-R): Michee Bacon, Michelle Lilleston, Anette LeClere, and Terri Stallings. Middle: Angie Ricketts, Belinda Johnson, Lori Goff, and Sponsor, Mrs. Seger. Back: Kelly Peugh, Debbie Anderson, Sarah Cox, Michelle France, Angie Stratman, and Cinda Valier. Club members Michelle, Cinda, Angie, and Sharon listen. Professional Image Chapter 157 . PROMOTES AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF DRUNK DRIVING TO INDIVIDUALS. Front (L-R): John McClaflin, Robin Nesbit, Kent Osborn, Donna Nobles, Tim Stevens, Teresa Cline, Christine Day, Kim Kaffenberger, Dawn Bryant, Amy Birkhead, Brandi Jackson, Linda Schafer, and Donna Carroll. Second: Terry Lichliter, Scott Ambrose, Amy Hardy, Jason Brock, Travis Garrett, Kendra Stinson, Jason Cannon, Crissy Elliott, Jim Reeves, Krista Be bout, Retta Meredith, and Tammy Gross. Third: David Mason, Missy Hines, Jay Mason, Allison Broadhead, Tina Marx, Tammy Curtis, Tina Hanmore, Lori Clark, Amy Clark, Lisa Wallis, Jessica Stickles, Jennifer Williams, Cheryl Reeves, and Tammy Young. Fourth: Sponsor; Mrs. Shank, Teresa Weir, Tammy Wild, Karla Hausman, Chris McFadden, Aaron VonHarten, David Little, Chris McConnell, Greg Sebree, Shannon Paris, Rachael Lynaugh, Tina Nation, Tina Kurt in, Kathy Stutsman, Tonya Brad ham, and Bob Rice. Back: Sponsor; Ms. Tucker, Tom Neish, Tonya Coultas, Debbie Clark, Sherri Lacy, Tonya Elliott, Tammy Eaton, Chuck Gant, Adam Roberts, Amy Ricketts, Eirca Tompson, Nat Tompson, Amber Neuman, Jenny Zehner, and Kerri Rowland. Allison Broadhead gives a presentation to the club. Top row (L-R): Terry Lichliter — Secretary, David Mason — Treasurer, Allison Broadhead — President. Bottom row (L-R): Jennifer Williams — Historian, Brandi Jackson — Vice-President, and Shammon Paris — Publicity. 158 SADD ... EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT THE FUNCTIONS AND WORKABILITY OF COMPUTERS. Officers (L-R): Vice-President, Deryl Botta; President, Mike Schaffstein. Doug Heintzelman working on one of his computer programs. Front (L-R): Scott Cox, Chris Crabtree, Richard Lutterman, DeWayne Forston, and Mike Schaffstein. Middle: Doug Heintzelman, Andy Schaffstein, Deryl Botta, and Sponsor. Mr. Jesch. Back: Billy Baumgart, Roy Bebout, John Gibbs, Paul Cornett, and Matt Domizio. Computer Club 159 Editor: Associate Editor: Senior Section: Junior Section: Sophomore Section: Freshman Section: Faculty Section: Sports Editors: Activities Editor: Organization Editors: Advertising: Photographers: Sponsor: 160 Yearbook Michelle Curtis Dawn Bertolucci Joella Hickey Angie Ross Karla Hausmann Dena Wilson Karla Hausmann Dena Wilson Kelli McElroy Becky Murray Dawn Bertolucci Joella Hickey Angie Ross Steve Ketcham Richard Lutterman Jody Stewart Sherry Lacy Josh Fowler Jean Reed Above: You are probably wondering what we did to be put in jail. But that's another story! Front row: Joella Hickey, Angie Ross, Michelle Curtis, and Karla Hausmann. Middle row: Dena Wilson, Todd Burnett — Mascot, Richard Lutterman, and Jody Stewart. Back row: Dawn Bertolucci, Sherry Lacy, Josh Fowler, Becky Murray, Steve Ketcham, Kelli McElroy, and Mrs. Jean Reed. At the first of the year, we sat laden with the task of producing a yearbook. The year started pretty slowly. Then things started happening. Sports seasons were ending, pictures were slowly coming in, (But that's another story.) and we started turning out pages. The first two deadlines were met even with the rivalries among the staff. (But that's another story.) Alas, the third deadline was missed. (But that's another story.) All of the sudden, the school year ended, and we were left with an unfinished book. Those of us on the staff who were seniors found ourselves actually returning to the school to finish this book! What did P.T. Barnum say was “born every minute ? This book is being produced mostly by unhappy graduates. And you bought this book expecting to see pictures of yourself. What is missing from this famous quotation? Continued on page 161 Continued from page 160 A_________and his______are soon_______. (But that's another story.) Here we sit (while all of you are at Kramer's Lake) . . . without group photos or team stats. This is our yearbook to create. So, what do you get next year at homecoming? A book filled with pictures of ourselves and all our closest friends! And you've already bought . . . Oh dear ... (Tote up another one on the register, Steve. Ching! ) Well, we hope you like it, but if you don't, don't think we will be chasing you down with chain saws. (But that's another story.) So as not to get myself arrested for plagiarism, I must tell you that some, if not most, of this copy was copied from Board of the Rings by the Harvard Lampoon. (But that's another story entirely!) Yearbook 161 1) After losing the pica award, angry members of the yearbook staff put editor, Michelle Curtis, in a straight jacket and took pictures while visiting her in the padded cell. 2) What is that she is doing? It can't be work . . . Can it? 3) Richie finds his long lost twin sister. 4) Deadlines amuse me, but not very much. — Mrs. Reed Tt iCdc t 'ZOontt Bottom (L-R): Beth Latham and Jon Tucker. 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Pst'TPO'HS Steve Burris' Barber Shop Davis' Men Boys Wear McGeUa La Office We tbe Hoop-Pole staff wish to take this opportunity to Bayer Insurance and Real thank sincerely the businesses and individuals who made £state contributions which helped us pay for the production of this Carolyn's Fashionland book- We hope our readers wil1 show their appreciation by His Her Hair Care patronizing these merchants. (fOS S'HS. Printing and Pa Hi Ainy “Diiddlan “P.G. 923 — Ovt utlMe, “7e tH€44ee 37040 171 S'J lTe. P fUZO-H SPOS'T� “Sa 33X OUeef, 'JCfauU 62450 (6tX) 392-673 )«i “Tftemon utt So Eden sank to grief. So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. — Robert Frost With deep sorrow, the Class of 1988 said Goodbye to classmate pz?? ’KSWSjZ September 12, 1969 June 18, 1988 jCSTENS