New Prairie High School - Prairie Life Yearbook (New Carlisle, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1969 volume:

PRAIRIE LIFE VOL I NEW PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL NEW CARLISLE, INDIANA 46552 DEDICATION It has been a very unusual year. Combining two previously rival schools into one united corporation under one roof was not an easy job. But amidst the panic, even though we didn't realize it at the time, the most important factor in the success of our school was being born. We call it friendship. We have become one school, accepting each other as friends and classmates, regardless of our former prejudices. Old traditions are gone. They have disappeared to make way for the new ones that have been formed in this first year at New Prairie. It is to these new traditions that we dedicate this book, in the hope that they will be carried on faithfully throughout the history of New Prairie High School. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......... 4 ACTIVITIES ....... 77 SPORTS ........... 33 ORGANIZATIONS .... 57 HONORS ........... 77 PEOPLE ........... 83 SENIORS ........ 93 UNDERCLASSMEN 117 CLOSING ......... 138 ADS ............. 141 Think back ... from the first kick that opened the football season in new-born September to the last pitch of a baseball in aging May; from the first word in a Latin book to the last page in an economics text. 4 It's been a good year. We finally made it through geometry—with a passing grade even! And now we know the slight but significant difference between potential and kinetic energies, thanks to the efforts of our chemistry instructor. Of course, no one will forget the endless periods we spent cramming for sixth-hour English test in fifth-hour study hall. 5 There were plenty of activities to keep us busy, but still we found time for leisure; to read a book that stood forgotten on a lonesome book shelf; to strum a melancholy song on an old, love-worn guitar; to have a good laugh, a good cry, become nostalgic, or think of the future. 6 Fall pranced boldly into our lives amidst biting, curling winds and gray clouds scurrying across September Skies. The beauty of the season increased our zest to begin school life once again, and soon we were caught up in the rush of marching band practice, elections of class and club officers, and constructing floats for Homecoming. 7 Memories! Can you recall the times we huddled together on the frost-blanketed bleacher in the chill of an Autumn evening? Our football men stood on the field like Titans. And we, the fans, locked heart and soul with the cheerleaders for a course in Mass Hysteria. But then, those were our guys out there—the mighty New Prairie Cougars— 8 Ah, memories. How sharp and alive they remain in our minds, refusing to die, lingering forever. We shall never forget the first winter in our new school; the unexpected vacations due to icy snow storms; the endless meetings for the Prom committee, cheerleading practice, musical rehearsals, wrestling meets, club conventions, and the inevitable homework that just never seemed to get done. 9 There was all the excitement of breaking in a new gymnasium, a job accomplished rather superbly by the Cougar basketball team. Our men sweat blood to make their school proud of them. And we were! 10 Our winter of '69 was an unusual one! Combining two previously rivaled schools in the middle of the year, and making them into one united corporation was not the easiest task placed on our shoulders. Those first wild days in the halls of the new n But proud to know we belonged; of being told over the intercom to report to homeroom and with a sinking feeling realizing we had no idea where our class was; of running to the office to get directions only to realize that we didn't know where the office was either! 12 We at New Prairie were lucky to have had an elegantly modern building to attend, a highly competent faculty to teach us, and an able administration to guide us; 13 And before we had a chance to prepare ourselves, spring came bursting into every window, filling every corridor, every room, enjoying the wild hullabaloo of its helter-skelter existence. It was a laughing, giggling time of the year, and it became increasingly harder to open a text book or memorize a new set of French vocabulary. Our minds wandered, interest turned to the harbingers of spring— 14 Our entire souls yearned to be in the out-of-doors with Nature, to smell the freshness of green grass carried on the tail of a mischievous March wind. And in grand finality, on a swift and flittering moment, came graduation and tears. 15 A book closed and a bell sounded for the last time. We stared blankly into our lockers. We listen to our own footsteps echoing as we stepped crisply down that last corridor, imprinting every detail of the past into our minds, our hearts; saying good-bye. And we cast our eyes to the Future. 16 ACTIVITIES MOVING Work, work, work! Getting settled in the new high school was not an easy job. Our boys were needed to carry in equipment to more than one hundred rooms. Slowly, the task was finished and we were off to a very good start. Is it that heavy, Phil? 18 Cheer up, Doug, only 300 desks to go. Everything out today Underclassmen Prohibited! . . . AND REGISTRATION DAY 19 Not Again!?! First line—Name! HOMECOMING Homecoming crowd cheers our (earn to victory. The sign on (he Senior float commanded (he Cougars to Sock it to 'em! And we did—35—72 The Senior players left the field in a blaze of glory as Ron Rowe banged into the Concord line, Doug Clark picked off passes and se( the stage for several touch- downs, and Jeff Smith scored on a crowd- pleasing 67-yard run. Teams prepare for game's first scrimmage. 20 Wayne fights for a goal. 21 Seniors win float competition. Fans celebrate victory. SUE MARY HOMECOMING QUEENS 22 FRONT ROW D. Kern, S. Mann, C. iynch, R. Kulwicki, B Robimon, R Eckert. BACK ROW M. Mart mess, C. Moffitt, f. Wood, B. Deer. D. Bealor, M. Hahn. QUEEN CANDIDATES Selecting New Prairie's 1968 Homecoming Queen was rather unusual. From two groups of candidates, co-queens were selected by the stu- dent body. The student body had a difficult time determi- ning which candidate to select as Queen from the many lovely candidates. After being introduced to the student body, the candidates anxiously awaited as their peers placed a mark by the person of their choice. The ballots were counted and kept secret until the Home- coming ceremonies during the halftime of the New Prairie versus Concord football game. The half finally arrived when the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Weaver, announced the Queen and her court. Fourth runners-up for the title of Homecoming Queen were Misses Cookie Lynch and Penny Sobecki; third runners-up were Misses Cyndi Moffitt and Linda Hartwick; second runners-up were Misses Diane Cross and Rose Kulwicki; first runners-up were Pam Oberholtzer and Donna Kern. Finally the long awaited announcement could be heard over the quiet football stadium—Home- coming Co-Queens were Miss Sue Crum and Miss Mary Hahn. FRONT ROW' Left to Right P. Overholtzer, D. Robinson, N. Wagner, C. Upp, D. Cross, R Wil- son, BACK ROW S. Crum, D. Peterson, P. Sobecki. P. Pagel, L. Hartwirk, I. Landever, S. Cuff 23 BASKETBALL HOMECOMING 24 BB HOMECOMING QUEEN DONNA Basketball Homecoming was a new experience for many New Prairie students, and the majority of them found it most worthwhile. Between games, parents of the Varsity basket- ball players were introduced to the spectators. At half-time of the Varsity game, the Cougar Cadettes presented an entertaining routine about past State Champions of the State Basketball Tourney. Candidates for Queen were introduced and finally the long awaited announcement that the 7969 Basketball Queen of New Prairie High School was Miss Donna Kern. She was crowned by Doug Clark, representing the varsity squad. The game itself was exciting for a double over- time was needed to determine the winner. New Prairie lost to Concord. This loss did not hamper the spirits of the '69 Homecoming which was high- lighted by the Homecoming Dance in the cafeteria. 25 26 Gening ready for (he auction ASSEMBLIES Don lights candle for Honor Society Installation. At the right is Mr. Clindaniel with New Prairie's first exchange student, Maritza Kirkhausen. Maritza came to New Prairie from Peru and stayed at the Adolph Weinstock residence from lan- uary until March. She is fifteen years old and was enrolled in such classes as Advanced Math and Physics. This assembly was held in order to introduce Maritza to the student body. CAMELOT FRONT D. Calhoun, C. Baer, D. Codman, C. Mottitt, J. Stevens, ROW: T. Carter, S. Mann, T. Kcmpf, P. Miller, ). Bratcher, L. Lynch, C. Hauser, B Breaux, A. DeWitt, B. Lambert, M. C Merley, D. Jandrisovits, L. Clark, C. Szilagi, T. Norris, F. Belsaas, M. Miller, D. Kettering, Gilly” M. Heddens, W. Tanner, T. Kelley, B. Ackerman, B. Merley, K. Miller, J. Con- Mart ensen, B. Iones, M. Belt, P. Holer, D. Hartwick. SECOND rad, D. Bowell, B. Runnels, D. Gilpin, V. Tolmen. KING ARTHUR Bob Lambert GUENEVERE Marsha Belsaas LANCELOT DU LAC Mark Miller MERLYN Bob Breaux PELLINORE Dale Kettering MORDRED Mike Heddens MORGAN LE FEY Cassie Hauser SQUIRE DAP Steve Mann NIMUE Diana Weinstock TOM of WARWICK Alan De Witt SIR DINADAN Ben Ackerman SIR SAGRAMORE Jim Tanner SIR LIONEL Terry Norris DIRECTOR Walt Schaltenbrand STUDENT DIRECTOR Donna McKeathron Starting in March, the cast of Camelot put in many long hours of rehearsal. Besides the re- hearsals, there were sets to build, costumes to make, and props to obtain in preparation for per- formances on May first and second. This quaint old legend, along with the beautiful musical score, and the elaborate sets and costumes delighted everyone who was fortunate enough to attend. 28 TAHITIAN HOLIDAY JUNIORS WORKED HARD TO PRODUCE... 30 . .. A BEAUTIFUL PROM 31 KING AND QUEEN LINDA AND DOUG Prom-goers were impressed by the beautiful job of the Jr. Class in transforming our gymnasium into a Tahitian setting. The Juniors worked many long hours making carnations and stringing crepe paper for ceiling. Tables were decorated with Tiki-god candles and there were coconut trees scattered to add to the atmosphere. The dance was highlighted by the crowning of the Prom king and queen. Queen candidates were Pam McCarty, Sue Kulwicki, Linda Hartwick, and Cyndi Moffitt; King Candidates were Doug Clark, Doug Stombaugh, Jeff Smith, and Don Nebelung. Mr. Weaver, Senior Class Sponsor, announced the winners, Linda Hartwick and Doug Clark. After the dance, most of the prom-goers changed into comfortable clothes. The Post-Prom consisted of snacks, the movie Barefoot in the Park and prizes. The grand prize, a portable tele- vision, was won by Steve Kulwicki. A breakfast was then held for those who could stay awake. All in all, it was a very wonderful night for everyone. 32 SPORTS FRONT ROW L to R. . Hill, . Smith, D. Clark, D. Stom- Bratcher, T. Roesner, W. Kulasa, T. Cesse, B. Lynch. THIRD baugh, R Rowe, D Ross, C. Haverstock, R. Albin, E. Con- ROW: D. Brasseur, B. Halter, B. Ackerman, P. Kaminski, B. kush, R. Nickerson. SECOND ROW: C. Courley, W. Marten- Nickerson, B. Stacy, M. Engel, T. Cserpes, I. Hannon, H. sen, R. Dodd, D. Shead, B. Flora, M. Quinn, D. Dodd, I. Tolmen, D. Kane. VARSITY FOOTBALL A smooth merger was the result of many grueling hours of practice and cooperation on the part of every member of the first New Prairie Football Team. The Cougar fans experienced many exciting moments throughout a season of rugged competition. Although it was not a winning season, it provided much needed experience for a team dominated by underclassmen. The climax of the season was a 35—12 Home- coming Victory over the Concord Minute- men. 3 A 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 9 CRIDDERS OF '69 SENIORS Clockwise: Dale Kettering, Jeff Smith, Creg Kulwicki, Doug Stombaugh, Doug Clark, Dale Ross, Ron Rowe. ROSTER Name Grade No. Name Jeff Smith 72 62 Judd Hill Ron Rowe 72 63 Tim Gesse Dale Ross 72 80 John Hannon Dale Kettring 72 70 Chuck hlaverstock Creg Kulwicki 72 82 Ray Nickerson Doug Stombaugh 72 83 Jerry Bratcher Doug Clark 72 84 Mike Quinn Dan Shead 77 60 Dave Brasseur Rich Dodd 77 70 Barry Halter Chuck Gourley 77 30 Doug Dodd Terry Cserpes 77 46 Bob Stacy Walt Kulasa 77 73 Tom Roesner Wayne Martensen 77 74 Bruce Nickerson Bryan Flora 77 76 Pete Kaminski Ed Cenkush 77 78 Ben Ackerman 66 Mike Engel 35 OUR FIGHTING COUGARS Time out for Cougars Jeff sees daylight! Comin round the end! 36 Defense! Co, Ron! B-TEAM FOOTBALL FRONT ROW: L to R, L Zelasko, L. Shoad. M. Miller, M. Bromley, F. Miller, K. Strope, . Antonnucci, S. Lenig, I. Gil- pin, S. Joslin, B. Martensen; SECOND ROW: Coach }. Ken- yon, K Sikorski, D. Brasseur, B. Carlton, I. Pavolka, D. Tothe, T. Wales, G. Thoman, B. Halter, R. Tothe, R. Hennen, D Gilchrist; THIRD ROW: C Keller, B Walkins, B DeNeve, L Norris, M. Schnurle, N. Galvas, D. Dodd, P Kaminski, B. Ackerman, . Levar, D. Hoover 37 Where's that hall? VARSITY BASKETBALL Team I. to r. M. Anderson, R. Dodd, C Wykoff. S. Noel, R. Nickerson, D. Higgins, M. Quinn, D Nebelung, D. Sbead, . Noel, M. Corbin, D. Clark, In Front; Coach Leon Adnson and Manager Don Hoover. The Cougars had a great start this year by win- ning their first four games and finished off the year with an 77—70 record. The New Prairie fans were given many exciting moments with many close games, the most exciting being the final double- overtime game with the Concord Minutemen. These boys had the honor of breaking in the new gymna- sium, and did it in fine style—with a victory! The team had a tough job in the school's first sectional tournament against LaPorte, but they came through just great with a small 12-point loss. There were many outstanding players, and the potential for the future looks very promising for New Prairie High School. 38 Two points for Ray!!! B-TEAM FRONT ROW I. to r. Coach George Olson, D. Troxell, B. Halter, 5. Tolmen, P. Scales, D. Hertz- berg 2nd ROW .. 5head, B. Deer, L. Plumbeck, B Nickerson, J. Banazak, D. Dodd, H. Meyers. Co Dan!!' 39 COUGAR CACERS IN ACTION Mouse warms up. Take it away! 40 Don goes in for lay-up. Interference ” TOP ROW L. to R. Coach B Gamble. D. Troxell, D McGuire. B. Hurber. B Goodson. G. Smith. SECOND ROW C. Schnurle. M. Heddens, M. Anderson. M. Corbin. D Richardson. G. Bates. CROSS COUNTRY Combining talent and long hours of practice, Coach Blaine Gamble produced a strong Cross Country team. From the many talented run- ners, Mike Anderson was chosen most valuable. The highlight of the season was tying for the Northern State Conference Championship with North Liberty. In doing so, the team brought to New Prairie its first athletic trophy. Other awards were presented to Gordon Smith, George Schnurle, Mike Corbin, Gene Bates, and Dennis Richardson. At the Fall Athletic Banquet, Coach Gamble was honored with a plaque from the team for his efforts and hard work on their behalf. Mike loads the way! 41 TRACK FRONT ROW, I. to r. B. Harbor, L. Plumback, T. Cerpse, G. Smith, W. Martensen, f. Smith, D. Stombaugh, D. Rowell, G. Shnurle, D. Richerdson, H. Meyers, K. Andrews. SECOND ROW—Coach Blaine Gamble, D. Troxell, I. Pavolka, D. Troxell, R Hennen, D. Dodd, R. Breaux, G. Paszark, M. Engle, M. Quinn, I. Ranazak, S. Rzepka, D. Manges, S. Lanig. BACK ROW— Coach George Olson, Assist, Coach Mr. Wolfe, M. Bromley, B. Miller, C. Haverstock, L. McEathron, . Bratcher, S. Warren, K. St rope, I. Levar, M. Shnurle, B. Lotter, Maholski, L Walker, f. SinkaJ. Wienstock. 42 Exercise helps limber up runners. GOLF FRONT ROW I. to r.: C Kata, S- foslin, D. Hertzberg, D. Nebelung, S. Noel, BACK: T Marker, Coach Boh Noel, R Teska, S. Amen, D. Watkins, S. Mann, D. Hammond 43 Coif Coach or gardener” 'fore BASEBALL FRONT ROW to r. I. Hill, D. Shead. .Vf. Corbin, D. Nebe- lung, I. Tolmen, M. Anderson, . Cuson, B. Wolff, D. Clark, R. Nickerson, L. Shead, 2nd ROW—Coach Harry Tolmen, Assist. Coach Bill Lynch, M. Callaway, D. Dodd, W. Kulasa, G. Miller, B. Nickerson, C. Wykoff, S. Tolmen, B. Keck, Manager Ray Bealor. New Prairie's first baseball team proved to be one composed of skilled and talented guys. Not many schools can boast the accomplishment of two triple plays and numerous home runs belted over that outfield fence by determined players. The success of our team rested mainly upon the long grueling hours spent after school in practice and the never-die spirit with which they entered each game. Claiming a first win over long-time foe Clay High School was one of the highlights of the season. For those who participated, it was a rewarding experience, and for their many fans, they will always relish the memories of those first New Prairie Base- ball games. SENIORS FRONT ROW' to r. Mike Anderson, Mike Corbin, Don Nebelung, 2nd ROW—Doug Clark, John Cuson, Brett Wolff, Coach Harry Tolmen. 44 45 WRESTLING Varsity— FRONT ROW L to R, B. Carlton, G. Kulwicki, Smith, B. South; THIRD ROW, Coach Don Kane, G. D. Dodd, V. Neal, A. ones, M. Engel; SECOND Smith, J. Hill. ROW, T. Roesner, E. Cenkush, D. Zakrewski, f. B-Team FRONT ROW' L. to R, A. Dewit, G. Deutscher, S. Lenig, D. Neal, R. Tothe, f. Hill, G. Miller. Wrestling, even though considered a minor sport, had quite a following. Coach Kane led the guys through a rough schedule, including LaLumiere, LaPorte, and North Liberty, and ended the season with four runners-up in the sectional meet. 46 Dan goes lor another win. Pin him, Mike! VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FRONT: Barb Miller, Cyndi Moffitt, MIDDLE: leanne Schroeder, Barb Crum, Pam Holer, TOP: Donna Kern A7 B-TEAM I. to r. Debbie Parry, Connie Brettin, Barb Kegebein, CENTER FRONT: Sue Cuff, Diane Ver- million, Cookie Lynch 48 Let’s go. Cougars! Cheerleaders help to excite the fans for a game. WM FRESHMEN FRONT: I to r. Charlene VanSchoyck, Carol McGuire, lane Briskey, BACK: Susan Todd, Margo Dahne, Terri Flitter I. to r. Debbie Stone, Marci Kern, (CENTER-FRONT) Patty Miller (TOP) Jackie Skaggs, Becky Blackston, Karen Watkins 49 50 So you ploy for LoPorte, huh?? ORGANIZATIONS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA L. to R. FRONT ROW—M. Johnson, G. Scofield. L. Zelasko. I. Kulwicki, J. Ginter, R. Ness, B. Ackerman, J. Sikorski, T. Magley, D. Toth, A. Wasielewski, 2nd ROW—L. Wawrazinski, T. Brewer, C. Szilagi, R. John- son, B. Cauffman, R. Toth, J. Stultz, K. Johnson, R. Bailey, B. Gamble, 3rd ROW—H. Meyers, B Mrozinski, L. Plumbeck, M. Quinn, G. Bartoszewicz, C. Haver- stock, I. Banazask, L. Vargo, T. Norris. Officers L. to R. BACK VV. Carpenter, Secretary, W. Truex President, Advisors Mr. Thomas Mr. Brewer, T. Cserpes Vice President, G. Keck Treasurer. FRONT TABLE M. Cooreman Sentinel, W. Martensen Reporter. L. to R. FRONT ROW—f. Miller, F. Sikorski, E. Truex, R. Schiele, D. Baughman, T. Baughman, B. Martensen, D Carr, J. Barber, D. Mitchell, J. Wier. 2nd ROW—M. Fisher, M. Harris. D. Millar, J. Ward, D. Jesswein, J. Wal- bert, M. Mitchell, D. Meyers, K. Sikorski, C. Goodman. TOP ROW—R. Wroblewski, J. Pavolka, M. Skaggs, D. Nalepinski, Jim Cooreman, F. Lutterman, J. Cuson, R. Connors, M. Bromley. 52 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW to r, D. Bradfield. C. Van Schoyck, C Van Schoyck. 8. Anders, W. Iones, P. Oberholtzer, P. Cropp, P. Conjalka, S. Becker, D. McDonnough, R Runnels, 2nd ROW: T. Stone, D. Iohnson, C. Deutscher, C. Gadacz, M. Dailey, 8 Nelson. I. Briskev. S. Porter, N. Hay ter, B. Miller, 3rd ROW: M. New Prairie FT A members rallied (heir forces to make 7969 an eventful year for the club. Striving for knowledge, searching for a career, and school- ing for leadership are the aims of the organization. Food, fun, and fellowship were the order of the day when the annual FT A Banquet was held in hon- or of Mrs. Nedra Dudley, for whom the club chap- ter was named. Bowell. K. Akin, D Vermillion. T. Flitter, R Bealor, S. Smith, D Biehl, I. Hardiman, . Wood, 4th ROW: II. Hanson, B. Syznal, S. Cuff. S. Todd, D Cesse, C. Paul, M Zika. D fisher, TOP ROW: . fouty, B Brown, D landrisovits, Y. Zolman, B Davis, D. Hertzberg, D. Schrieber. M. Lienhart. Enthusiastic discussions and several informative guest speakers enhanced several of the regular club meetings. A successful money-making project was undertaken by the members to increase the ETA Scholarship Fund. Participating in area meet- ings and visiting a college campus were also activ- ities of the ETA. F T.AT officers—I. to r. D. Wienstock, Secretary; R Faulstich, Reporter; . Landwer, Vice Presi- dent; M. Belsaas, Treasurer; L. Hartiman, Historian; L. Clark, President; Mr. Ron Colburn, Sponsor. 53 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW I to r: R. Ekirt, S. Teska, T. Ward, T. Scott, B. Majors, T. Carter, M. Martinsen, D. Robinson, S. Mann, F. Ver- lin, P. Zoloza, 2nd ROW: J. Martz, M. Vermiller, D. Biehl, 5. Goodman, M. Gamble, A. Anderson, P. McCarty, K. Martz, R. Runnels, 3rd ROW: Y. Miller, P. Truex, N. Hahn, P. Bowker, S. The F.H.A. found plenty to keep them busy, with bake sales, panel discussions, and their many meet- ings. The goal of this organization is to help the Swark, J. Gilpin, M. Shippce, F. Opka, D. Thompson, J. Zielin- ski, J. Boutin, BACK ROW: D. Anderson, J. Connett, K. Zalh, J. Nelson, L. Anderson, N. Harding, D. Perry, S. Murphy, L. Meyers, D. Volmer. girls improve personal, family, and community liv- ing now and in the future. F.H.A. Officers FRONT ROW to r: Tangi Carter, Recrea- tion; Beth Rovinson, Treasurer; Becky Runnels, Presi- dent; Karen Jones, Social Chairman; Yvonne Zolman, Public Relations; Marv Hahn Secretary; BACK ROW: Nancy Hahn, Vice President; Sue Haverstock, Parliamen tarian; Marsha Ekstrom, Historian; Mrs. Margeret Ek strom. Sponsor. SCIENCE CLUB FRONT ROW: I. Ryder, C. Pavolka, R. Lucas, D. Weinstock, D. Neal. 2nd ROW: J. Levae, C Hunt, ). lonas. 3rd ROW: R. Peeples, C Pagel. SCIENCE CLUB The N.P. Science Club, although small, is still a significant club. Three members attended the Science fair at Valparaiso University this year, and are pictured. On the left is Mr. Heider, sponsor, Dennis Richardson, Randy Lucas, and Jack Wood- ruff. With his project on jets, Lucas won a five-day coast guard cruise. 55 LATIN CLUB FRONT ROW: V. Jones. B. Miller, C. Brett in, K. Meyers, M. Eienhart, R. Beach, C Bladecki, D. O'Laughlin, I. Hartiman, 2nd ROW: J. Gilpin, koski, S. Crum, D. Bealor. 3rd ROWS: L. Hart- wick, V. Lit7.a, J. Sinka, IV. Heminger, P. Hoter. D. Jandrisovits, L. Walker. 4th ROW: D. Cal- houn, J. Borkowski. D. Hertzberg, J. Levar, P. Kaminski, J. Kelly. TOP ROW: P. Peeples, D. Higgins, C. Schnurle, C. Brady, S. Smith, M. Quinn, B. Lambert. Officers I. to r. Mrs. Heeter, Sponsor; Jeff Tuholski, Parliamentarian; Martha Bowell, Reporter, Diana McDonnougb, Historian; Shirley Gamble, Treasurer Nan Harding, Secretary; Mike Corbin, President; Dan Shead, Vice President. FRONT ROW: M. McGuire, C. Borkowskik, P. Conjalka, R Eckert, P. Steed, S. King, M. Costello, B Kegebein, s. Tipton, B. Netzer, C. Depoy. 2nd ROW: G. Kurdell, D. Zakrezewski, K. Bur rough, S. Swark, P. Blackowin, P. Upp, S. O'Laughlin, D. Jankowski, S. Shields, D. Wrobleski, J. Meyers. 4th ROW: D. Calhoun, R. Hennen, R. Bealor, T. Gcsse, J. Ward, S. Neuman, J. Antonucci, R. Zakrzewski, J. Warren, B Lee, TOP ROW: D. Shead, D. Bowell, R. Deer, K. Zahl, N. Lapaich, C. Nordahl, M. Schnurle, E. Schimmel, S. Mann. 56 SPANISH CLUB FRONT ROW: J. Ryder, Y. Moniemayor, D Mc- Donnough, P. Miller, B. Miller, J. Skaggs, D. IVe n- stock, D. Brewer, L Died rick, M. Lewis, D. Waldin, M. Watkins, 2nd ROW: B. O'Banion, C Monte- ma or, M. Monte major, A. Jones, B. Anders, S. Winev, D. Vermillion, P. Miller, K. Akin, J. Savas, Wilson. 3rd ROW: T. Kemph, F. Hocdsteller, D Nixon, A Schoenmg, S. Becker. N. Hayter, A. Anderson, C Zelasko. N. Houk, C Warner. C. Mil- ler, B Logan, 4th ROW: T. Hansen, C. Lynch, P Skaggs, I Zielinski. D Merley. P Hannon, D Bidhl, H. Hanson. C. MacDonald, B. Nelson. Officers I. to r. Yolanda Moniemayor, Treasurer; Ebelia Montemayor, President; Mark Gallo- way, Reporter; Nancy Hayter, Reporter; Gail Sauers, Vice President; Nancy Houk, Secretary. FRONT ROW: K. Andrews. Cyndi Moffitt. T. Bol- sega, J. Green, N. Wagner, C. Litza, D. De-Meyer, K. Wilhelm, P. Gropp. S. White. 8. Goodson, 2nd ROW: F. McGowan, J. Weinslock, S. Amen, D Vollmer, D. Main, P Wiltfong. A. Jones, D. Loiter, C. Smith, Sponsor, Senor Gonzoles, 3rd ROW: J. Thompson, J. Connet, L Beyer, T. Moore, L Gayton, G. Gayton, R Eskridge, C Paul, M. Smith. J. Nelson, C. Whitman. 57 YEARBOOK STAFF FRONT, Left to Right, M. Watkins, B. Runnels, B. Miller, I. Mc- Donald, V. Jones, L. Quirk, V. Tolman, V. Poski SECOND ROW, K. Meyers, B. Major, P. Anderson, J. Smith, M. Todd, C. Hauser, The Prairie Life staff has been one of the busiest clubs in our school this year. They were responsible for creating the first yearbook at New Prairie High School. This was not an easy task and the staff put in many hours of hard work to turn out a very good annual. D. Mangold THIRD ROW, P. Hofer, J. Thompson, B. McCleery, S. Clessas, D. Perry, K. Zahl FOURTH ROW, J. Landwer, N. Harding, D. Stombaugh, R. Lambert, K. Danielson, M. Linhart. Placed in charge of the staff, along with their sponsor, Mr. Max Haag, were: Co- Editors, JoAnn Kitchenmaster and Jeanie Wood, Business Manager, Debbie Bea- lor; Assistant Business Manager, Steph Laskowski; and Copywriter, Sue Crum. 58 OFFICERS: Jeanie Wood, Mr. Max Haag, Sue Crum, JoAnn Kitchenmaster, Steph Laskoski, Debbie Bealor. AUDIO VISUAL AID FRONT ROW: D Ross, . Oliver, W. Truex, E. Shemoll, F. Sikorski. SECOND ROW: T. Gaiko, L. Oldham, R. Hennen, C. Schodield, W. Nickerson. THIRD ROW: H. Myers, K. Rhoten, D. Kettring, D. Hammond, R. Moore. The primary purpose of the A.V.A. is to give its members the experience and understanding of operating movie equip- ment. Each member is first given an appren- ticeship for one year and then is assigned to a partner who will work with him until he becomes acquainted with the ma- chines. After this, he is given a test that will prove whether he is capable to run the machinery accurately and safely. 59 Sponsor, Mr. Raymond Reed; Treas., Dave Neal; Vice Pres., Wayne Heminger; Pres., Wayne Truex. LIBRARIANS FRONT ROW I. to r. B. O'Baniort, P. McCarty, L. Renfro, 2nd ROW N. Houk, B. Pippin, D. De- Meyer, M. Wireman, 3rd ROW C Phillipe, B. McCleery, P. DeMeyer The New Prairie Librarian Club had a very rough job to carry out this year. They had to combine (wo sets of books, assemble, renumber, and place them in our modern, new library. These girls gave their time to help make this facility available as soon after moving as possible, and since have helped to keep it in the smoothest running order. Officers I. to r. R. Wilson, Vice President; K. Jones, President; M. Bryant, Secretary; P. Sobecki, treasurer. 60 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1st ROW I. to r. L. Diedrich, D Bradfield, C. Shock, P Bowker, R. flags, . Bnskey, M. Eckstrom, M. Martensen, G. Kindig, M. Eastman, . Peterson, D. Brewer. 2nd ROW P DePoy, D Mer- ley, C. Hansen, P. Skaggs, T. Hansen, . Lant, D. Wrobleski, B. Miller, K. Akin, D. Vermillion, C. DePoy. 3rd ROW C Dolph, P Pumroy, S. Wmey, S. Shields, I. Green, P. Stacy, K. Dolph, Group participation was the key to New Prairie's G.A.A. this year. The girls participated actively in such sports as soccer, dodgeball, basketball, ping- pong, and volleyball. They also used much of the new equipment found on the decks of the gym- T. Wozniak. D Rehlander, K Bradfield, B Oliver. 4th ROW R Harrington, R Hahn, C MacDonald, S. White, P. Wilt long, S. Gussman, B. Stevens, S. Dyzalak, I. Hardiman, B. Brooks, V. Gadacz. 5th ROW C. Christenson, S. Clesaas, . Moore, f. Morrie, I. Hock, L. Beyer, J. Stroud, L Hardiman, D Peterson, L. Anderson, L. Lepley nasium. They eagerly earned points in anticipation of the awards received at the end of the year, and at the same time how to conduct themselves in group activities with skill and sportsmanship. 61 Officers I. to r L. Hartwick, President; S. Moore, Sergeant of Arms; M. Lienhart, Historian; D. Metzner, Vice-President; M. Bartmess, Point-Recorder; N. Buss, Secretary; Miss Graen- ing. Sponsor; A. Pentis, Treasurer; C Gadacz, Reporter nK COUGAR CADETTES Under the direction of Mr. Blaine Gamble, the Cougar Cadettes had a great season this year. The group marched at the half-time of one football game and two basketball games. The football show was at fast-moving drill routine, and the basketball shows consisted of a colorful Christmas dance rou- tine and an explanation of Indiana State Basketball Tournaments. The girls also participated in many parades. This summer, they will be in national com- petition at Milwaukee, and will march in several more parades. The Cougar Cadettes earned money by selling New Prairie Cougar stickers. The profits were used to pay the costs of their many functions in the area. 62 COLOR GUARD CADETTES PERFORM AT HALF-TIME 63 Hl-Y FRONT ROW I. to r. C. Miller, J. Ryder, K. Miller, D. Gilpin, S. Thomai, J. Warren, M. Corbin, S. Tolmen, D. Vermillion, S. Amen, M. Anderson, C. Smith 2nd ROW' R. Bealor, C. Wykoff, R Johnson, C Kuta, R. Dodd, B. Wolff, B Bartmess, M. Miller, D. Clark, J. Hill, Mr. Rex Thomas, Sponsor 3rd ROW' B. Deer, J. The Hi-Y was quite active this year, participating in many sports, and providing the school with a fine Easter convocation. This program consisted of a speaker, George Koontz, a Notre Dame football Bratcher, E. Cencush, R. Simpson, S. Noel, D. Stoneburner, C. Haverstock, M. Foster, W. Kulasa 4th ROW' B. Flora, R. Nicker- son, D. Higgins, G. Schnurle, M. Quinn, J. Banazhak, W. Carpen- ter, D. Shead. player. A special honor was given to the club when the President, George Schnurle, was chosen as the outstanding Hi- Y member of this area. 64 Officers: G. Bates, Treasurer; M. Corbin, Vice President; G. Schnurle, President; Guest Speaker, George Koontz; D. Nebelung, Secretary; S. Noel, Reporter; M. Quinn, Chaplain. FRONT ROW: D. Robinson, K. Lani, B. Runnels, D. Wilkinson, P. Femalei, C. Merley, P. Miller, P. Hofer, C. Hauser, L. Clark, C. Paul, S. Porter, S. Shields, M. Vermillyer, I. Wood, M. Belt, P. Conjalka. 2nd ROW: D. Herizberg, M. Lewis, I. Stevens, T. Scott, S. Keller, D. Gilpin, B. Bartmess, J. Bratcher, B. Lambert, K. Miller, B. Iones, C Moffilt, V. Tolmen, K. Kauffman, S. Wawrzynski, B. Brown. 3rd ROW: P. Zloza, D. Weinstock, T. Ward, J. Conrad, B. Merley, L. Beyer, N. LaPaich, B. Breaux, T. Kelley, D. Hartwick, W. Martensen, C. Smith, D. McEathron, L. Hartwick, D. Codman, J. Kitchenmaster, D. McDonnough. 4th ROW: S. O'Laughlin, M. Belsaas, D. Artist, D. Jandrisovits, D. Kcttring, J. Stacy, T. Norris, . Tanner, B. Davis, R. Halter, B. Ackerman, D. Bowell, R. Lesley, M. Heddens, S. Gall, T. Carter. A-CAPELLA CHOIR Our newly formed choirs were very busy through- out the year. They participated in many money- raising projects of the Music Boosters; made many appearances at school assembles; held a successful spring concert; and many members were in the cast of Camelot , New Prairie's first musical. The choral department was changed a little this year in that we had fwo choirs, A Capella and Con- cert Choir. A Capella choir was made up of the people that our director, Mr. Walter Schalten- brand, felt were the best singers. Concert Choir was and will be used to prepare students for A Capella Choir. In this way, the stu- dents will get more music experience and will be able to handle the more difficult music sung by A Capella Choir. A Capella Choir did a very good job at State Contest and were very proud to bring home a first place rating. 65 FRONT ROW: K. Watkins, S. Loop, D. Stayback, J. Worthy, J. Stanish, C Miller, D. Merley, A. DeWitt, B. Kegebein, B. Blackston, M. Bryant, M. Kern, D. Goodman. 2nd ROW: 8. O'Banion, J. Wine, D. Stone, C. Martz, K. Hinshaw, S. Mann, T. Kempf, D. Vollmer, K. Blackston, M. Wireman, A. Minix, Di- rector Mrs. Joanne Lynch, M. Bart mess. 3rd ROW: P. Miller, D. Zakrezewski, D. Jenkowski, L. Halter, B. Calhoun, D. Meyers, G. Miller, A. Deurt, D. Brooks, P. Truex, R. Harrington. 4th ROW: S. Gussman, G. Grazk, D. Smith, L. Brady, B. Lotter, M. Lienhart, C. Warner, J. Landwer, C Whitman, M. Livelsberger, S. Dzyalak. CONCERT CHOIR Betty Brown and David Hertzberg accompanists SWING CHOIR FRONT ROW to r: D. Belsaas, W. Martensen, C. Mof- fitt, iVf. Belt, D. Gilpin, M. Heddens, I. Stevens, B. Mer- ley, M. Miller, Pianists: B. Brown, I. Kitchenmaster, 2nd ROW: B. Breaux, D. McEathron, C Hauser, B. Lambert; B. Ackerman, D. Cod man, L. Hart wick, D. Kettring, 3rd ROW: D. Hartwick, M. Belsaas, C. Merley, B. Bart mass, D. landrisovits, L. Clark, P. Hofer, T. Norris. DANCE BAND Pianist: I. Kitchenmaster, Percussion: S. Neuman, Bass: E. Cenkush, Trumpets: L. Hock, B. Flora, M. Belsaas, G. Schnurle, Trombones: T. Ludwig, B. Wolff, B. Deer, 67 Saxes: L. Walker, C Bladecki, D. Manges, M. Miller, C. Thompson. SYMPHONIC BAND FRONT ROW: J. Cooreman, R. Kulwicki, P. Wiltfong, T. Loucks, D. Hertzberg, K. Akin, R. Faulstich, C. Nordahl, J. Kitchenmai- ter. 2nd ROW: P. Fernald, P. Conjalka, D. Johnson, S. Gamble, K. Wilhelm, T. Slone, M. Wickham, M. Miller, D. Cross, K. Thompson, D. Manges, M. Belt, C. Bladecki, L. Walker. 3rd ROW: S. Laskoski, R. Winey, T. Bolsega, C DePoy, B. Merley, M. Shippee, C. Main, D. McEathron, P. Hofer, M. Belsaas, S. Participating in band this year was very different and just a little more difficult than in the past. The first part of the year was spent in marching, prepar- ing for the half-time shows for New Prairie's foot- ball games. The brand new blue and gold uniforms made quite an impressive sight coming down the lighted field. When marching was over, preparation for con- cert band began. For the first time, bandsmen had to try out to determine which band they would play in. Those having the higher scores on their playing Mann, M. Corbin, L. Hock, K. Buss, B. Flora. 4th ROW: J. Koach, D. Watkins, S. Todd, C. Merley, S. Davis, T. Roesner, J. Small, R. Hennen, B. Deer, T. Ludwig, B. Wolff, G. Schnurle, M. Cor- nell, J. Kuspa, M. Adams, M. Hoggard, J. Grabarek, M. Bowell, L. Lepley. 5th ROW: E. Schimmel, E. Cenkush, M. Zarembka, P. DePoy, B. Paul, D. Schmellz, S. Neuman, S. Winey. In Front: Director James Lynch. tests, usually Juniors and Seniors, were placed in the Symphonic Band, and those with lower scores were put in the Varsity Band. Both bands participated in the concerts, of which there were three this year. Both also went to con- test, the Symphonic Band receiving an excellent” rating, and the Varsity Band receiving a good rating. The bands, along with the choirs, sold candy, fruitcakes, and fish-fry tickets in order to make money for the new equipment that is now in use. 68 VARSITY BAND FRONT ROW . to r. B. Anders, C. Van Schoyck, J. Morrie, D. Vermillion, B. Miller, J. Green, P. Jones, J. Cuson. 2nd ROW: J. Zielinski, C. Van Schoyck, N. Lau, V. Bolsega, M. Dahne, A. Jones, R. Hazlett, G. Miller, B. Deutscher, L. Oldham, M. Dailey, B. Kelley, C. McDonald, P. Oberholtzer. 3rd ROW: 5. Johnson, F. Kaminski, D. Shock, M. Shippec, T. Cesse, S. Wiltfong, M. Weeden, J. Gilpin, D. Main, B. Small, S. Williams, J. Ryder, T. Walz, K. Sikorski, B. Davis, M. Schnurle, D. Davis, D. three, T. Pugh, J. Nace. STANDING: W. Jones, D. Albin, J. Small, A. Wasielewski, D. Hammond, R. Altine, Director Terry Dawson. The New Prairie Marching Cougar Band!! 69 MUSIC CANDIDS 70 HONORS CO-VALEDICTORIANS 72 TOP TEN SENIORS Saluiatorian—Ann Pentis Yvonne Miller Wayne Truex JoAnn Kitchenmaster Don Nebelung 73 David Hertzberg SPECIAL AWARDS BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKER—Gloria Christianson D.A.R. AWARD—Eugenia Wood F.F.A. SWEETHEART—Mary Hahn 74 DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Latin—Dan Bowell Agriculture—Terry Brewer 75 John Philip Sousa Award Brett Wolff Arion Award Mike Heddens AMERICAN LEGION CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Linda Hartwick and Dan Bowell CITIZENSHIP AWARDS GIRL'S STATE REPRESENTATIVES Bonnie Deer and Mary Zika 76 BOY'S STATE REPRESENTATIVES Doug Clark, Don Nebelung and David Hertzberg SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS MOST VALUABLE Dan Shead—Baseball Sian Noel—Golf Rich Simpson— Track CAPTAINS BASEBALL (absent) Doug Clark TRACK George Schnurle Doug Stombaugh GOLF Stan Noel BILL STRONG SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Mike Corbin—Baseball Dennis Richardson—Track 77 Captains: G. Schnurle, D. Stombaugh, 5. Noel, M. Corbin, M. Anderson, D. Clark. ATHLETIC HONOR Football: Michael David Anderson, Doug Clark, Dennis Hancz, Dale Kettring, Greg Kulwicki, Dale Ross, Ron Rowe, Jeff Smith, Doug Stombaugh, Mark Miller, Manager Most Valuable: M. Anderson, Cross Country; D. Clark, Football; Absent, . Smith, Football. Basketball: Don Nebelung, Mike Corbin, Doug Clark, Stan Noel, Michael Dean Anderson Wrestling: Greg Kulwicki, Dan Zakrewski Cross Country: Michael Dean Anderson, Gene Bates, Dennis Richardson, George Schnurle Track: Jeff Smith, George Schnurle, Dennis Richard- son, Doug Stombaugh Baseball: Doug Clark, Michael Dean Anderson, Don Nebelung, Mike Corbin, John Cuson, Brett Wolff Golf: Stan Noel, Don Nebelung 78 SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM Welcome by Co-President Doug Clark Co-Valedictorians................................Bonnie Deer, Stan Noel Salutatorian .......................................................... Ann Pentis D.A.R. Citizenship Award......................................Jeanie Wood Academic Honor (Top 10) ..............Bonnie Deer, Stan Noel, Ann Pentis, Linda Hartwick, George Schnurle, Yvonne Miller, Wayne Truex, JoAnn Kitchenmaster, Don Nebelung, David Hertzberg Betty Crocker Homemaker................................Gloria Christianson John Philip Sousa Award...............................................Brett Wolff Arion Award............................................................Mike Heddens Boys State Representatives.................. David Hertzberg, Doug Clark, Don Nebelung Girls State Representatives ...................... Mary Zika, Bonnie Deer T.B. League Representatives...................................Bonnie Deer DeKalb Agriculture Award...................................... Terry Brewer Star Chapter Farmer........................................Wayne Truex Outstanding Latin Student...............................................Dan Bowell Home-Economics Award...........................................Nancy Hahn Art Award...............................................................Sue Kulwicki Math Award...........................................................George Schnurle English Award.................................................Bonnie Deer 79 HONOR SOCIETY FRONT ROW—C. Bates. . Wood, I. Hartiman, S. Cuff, S. Crum, N. Harding, A. Pontis, B. Miller, C Gadacz, M. Belt, K. Kulwiki. SECOND ROW—C Borkowski, . Clark, L. Clark, M. Todd, P. Hofer, M. Zika, T. Cesse, D. Bealor, Y. Miller, C. Moltt. THIRD ROW—S. Smith, S. Porter, M. Belsaas, D. Hertsberg, D. Bowell, C. Wykoff, N. Harding, R. Dodd, I. Kitchenmaster, D. Perry, W. Carpenter. FOURTH ROW—B. Wolff, B. Brown, Y. Zolman, S. Noel, D. Nebelung, L. Hartwick, B. Deer, D. Higgens, B. Flora, R. Winey, W. Truex. ti 0 LETTERMEN FRONT ROW: C. Smith, T. C$erpe$, iVf. Miller, D. Ross, D. Richardson, M. Anderson, C. Kulwicki, Sponsor—Mr. Harry Tolmen. SECOND ROW: VV. Martensen, M. Engel, . Hill, IV. Kulasa, R Dodd, D Clark, . Smith. THIRD ROW: D Shead, C Haverstock, D Kettering, B flora, E. Cenkush. G. Deutscher, S. Noel. I Bratcher FOURTH ROW: T Roes- ner, M. Quinn, B Nickerson, G. Schnurle, D Stombaugh, R. Nickerson, M. Corbin HONOR SWEATERS Left to right: A. Pentiss, . Kitchenmaster, . Landwer, P Hofer. L. Hartwick, B. f)eer, B. Wolff, D. Hertzbert, S. Noel, D. Nebelung. Absent were G. Scbnurle and V. Miller. 81 FRONT ROW; to r—J. Niespodziany, C. Jones, C. Cadacz, S. Neuman, D. Stombaugh, B. Deutscher, Mr. Robert Noel, R. Kulwiki, C. Van Schoyck, B. Blackston. 2nd ROW: S. Sponsor. Cuff, A. Hahn, D. Fisher, R. Bealor, S. Crum. BACK ROW: STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council formed a very important link between our faculty and we, the students. They represented us in the decisions of school func- tions and the role of the students in them. They have set up some new student functions such as a basketball homecoming and have helped to ar- range a new dresscode. There is a plan that both the council and the students hope will go through and that is for a more active student government that will have a voice in some of our administration's decisions. 82 PEOPLE Mr. Leo Arvin SUPERINTENDENT. . . Miss Connie Peeples Mrs. Edna Van Dusen SCHOOL BOARD.. . Vice-President—Urban Zeigner, Secretary—Harold L. Sellers, Superintendent—Leo Arvin, President—Walter VV. Buss, Paul M. Cooreman, Benjamin H. Houseknecht. 84 85 Orrin Shaw. Assistant Principal Ron Clendaniel Milard Taylor Rex Thomas COUNSELORS. .. . . . AND SECRETARIES 66 Mrs. Helen Runnels Mrs. Virginia Dodd Principal's Office: R. Runnels, D. Meyers, L. Hartwick, A. Anderson, D. Parry, S. Cuff. Guidance SITTING: A. Pentis, D. Hubner, V. Poskey. STANDING: T. FUlter, D. Bealor. 87 FACULTY Leon Adnson Kenneth Brewer Mrs. Mary Brummitt lack Calhoun Ronald Colhorne Terry Dawson Mrs. Barbara Deer Mrs. Margaret Ekstrom Blaine Gamble Dimitri Gloss Gerardo Gonzalez Miss Vicky Graening Max Haag Edwin Hamilton 89 William Haselton Mrs. Helen Heeler Stephen Heider Mrs. Wynelle Hughes Cleo Isom Dick Juillerat Mrs. Mary Lambert 90 Donald Kane James Lynch Mrs. foanne Lynch Mrs. Pat Lynch William Lynch E. Raymond Reed 91 Stanley Overmyer Frank Rokosz Arthur Rose Walter Schaltenbrand Robert Schwenk Donald Thomas Lynn Wolfe Harry Tolmen lames Woolsey Frank Zielinski 92 SENIORS CLASS OF '69 Officers I. to r. JoAnn Kitchenmaster, Bonnie Deer, Linda Hartwick, Doug Clark, Mike Wallace, George Schnurle, Dan Bowell, Mary Hahn Seniors at last! When starting our Freshman year, it seemed as if a lifetime would pass before graduation. Suddenly that lifetime is over, and we must look ahead to a new life. This year was like no other for the Seniors of New Prairie High. It was a year when new, lasting friendships were made in the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Our activities were as usual the ordering of Senior pictures, announce- ments, and caps and gowns. But the moving to a new 3.5 million dollar building presented us with new excitement and frustrations. For the first graduating class of NPHS, it is the end of twelve long yet fleeting years of school life. We acquired not only a taste of life's little successes and failures, but also what is expected of when school is over. During the moments, the hours, the weeks, and the years we have spent as students, our minds and bodies have passed through endless phases. Now, as Seniors, our bodies have reached maturity. But mentally and emotionally we feel that we have just begun to expand. Our thoughts remain elusive; our moods are plentiful and unpredictable; we distrust the actions of the older generation but wonder if we will do any better when our turn comes to vote, to participate, to take part. The doors of our high school years are closed forever, but the doors to the future stand open, waiting for us to step over the threshold to a new beginning. 94 Bill Bartmess Gene Bates Greg Andrysiak 4 Debbie Bealor Larry Boniface RoAnn Beach 95 Connie Borkowski Dan Bowell Jim Carr Terry Brewer Tangie Carter Dan Buss Bill Cauffman Brad Childress Gloria Christenson 96 Doug Clark Judy Clark Lynoll Clark Sue Clessas Ed Colalillo Pat Conjalka Sue Crum Mike Corbin Jayne Conrad 97 John Cason Kathy Danielson Robert Davis Bonnie Deer Bill DeNeve Alan Dittmar Dewey Dolph Sharrel Dunlap I I Chris Dolph 98 Doug Dunning Larry Ewers Richard Fisher Linda Flitter Michaelyn Fuller Jill Caley Sandy Call Bob Gamble John Gladden 99 Sherrie Goodman Peggy Gropp Diane Gross Mary Hahn Nancy Hahn lenny Hampshire I ' I • i Iris Hardiman 100 Dennis Hancz Linda Hart wick Cassie Hauser Michael Hoddens Wayne Heminger David Hcrtzberg Pam Holer Diane Hubner Rick Johnson 101 JoAnn Jarrett Karen Jones Rebecca Jones Cherie Keehn David Keck Terry Kelley Gerald Keck Donna Kern Dale Kettring JoAnn Kitchenmaster Jackie Koach 102 lacie Landwer 103 Bob Lambert Kathy Lant ( N Connie Merley Deloris Meyers Richard Meyers 104 Mary Moss 105 Richard Moore Greg Mroz Charles Pagel 106 Deborah O'Laughlin Cindy Pavolka Ronald Peeples Ann Pentis Gary Peterson Carla Phillippe Ken Rhoten Dennis Richardson Ron Rowe 107 Beth Robinson Becky Runnels Joy Ryder George Schnurle Richard Shippee Susan Shoff Jill Skaggs Robert Scott Doris Smith 108 Becky Small Jeff Smith Jim Tanner 109 Doug Stombaugh Sharon Teska r Marcia Todd Amity Tuszynski Vickie Tolmen Mary Vermilyer Dan Watkins Leonard Wawrzynski Wayne Truex Jody Wagner Diana Weinstock 110 Ill Bretf Wolfe Jeanie Wood Mary Zika 112 o • !� 113 Mr. Gamble explains graphs. Geoge of Jungle m Ii CLASS OF 7969 BACCALAUREATE AND COMMENCEMENT The Baccalaureate Address Graduation crowd enjoys the address given by Phil Eskew. And now (he future 116 New Prairie's first graduate UNDERCLASSMEN CLASS OF 1970 Left to Right Betty Brown, Gordon Smith, Warren Carpenter, Rich Dodd, Ray Nickerson, Judy Thompson, Tim Cesse, Dan Shcad Showing off their new class rings was a favorite pastime of this year's juniors. The Class of '70 was very active in all of the school's activities this year. Homecoming brought the juniors together in the building of their float proclaiming Cougar Power. The juniors had many participants in all of the sports offered by New Prairie. Always in large attendance they backed their school to the fullest. Near the end of the year, the juniors planned their )r. and Sr. Prom under the leadership of their officers: Rich Dodd, Ray Nickerson, co- presidents; Judy Thompson, Warren Carpenter, co-vice-presidents; Tim Geese, Gordon Smith, co-secretaries; Betty Brown, Dan Shead, co- treasurers. The junior class members worked hard in planning their prom. It will be remembered as the first prom ever given in New Prairie history. The prom turned out to be enjoyed by all. The juniors proudly look back on their first year at New Prairie and anxiously await the oppor- tunity to be seniors. Marcia Albertson Dennis Albin Scott Amen Aggie Anderson Diane Anderson 118 Tom Andrysiak Gail Armentrout Gordon Baer Eugene Bartoszewicz Dave Baughman Marsha Belsaas Marsha Belt Debbie Biehl Christine Bladecki Toni Bolsega Joyce Boutin Pamela Bowker Laura Brady Jerry Bratcher John Bratcher Larry Bratcher Bob Breaux Connie Brettin Betty Brown Michael Brugh Warren Carpenter Edward Cenkush Diane Codman Dwight Cohen John Colanese Jennifer Connett Marcell Cooreman Terry Cserpes Sue Cuff Jeff Dailey Diane DeMeyer Carol DePoy Paula DePoy Gayle Deutscher George Deutscher 119 Carry DeYoung Dave Dodd Rich Dodd Ray Doerscher Roberta Faulstich Cindy Fernald Steven Fields Bryan Flora Mike Foster Dave Frazier Christine Gadacz Marsha Gamble Carol Caw Larry Gayton Tim Gesse Debra Gilpin Judith Gilpin Chuck Gourley James Grabarek Larry Gussman Andrew Hahn Linda Halter Randy Halter John Hannon Nan Harding Dan Hart wick Chuck Haverstock Sue Haverstock Nancy Hayter Rick Hazlctt Pam Hensell Dennis Digging Judd Hill Linda Hock Phillip Hollingsworth 120 Mike Johnson Sharon Johnson Vickie Jones Shirley Killingsworth Rudy Kortderla Walt Kulasa Craig Kuta Janet Landwer Jeanne Lant Bruce Lee Gene Litza Dave Lotter Randy Lucas William Lutterman Marb Magers Terry Magley Karla Main Wayne Martensen Tom Martz Bonnie McCleery Mary McCollum Jackie McDonald Diana McDonnough Fred McGowan Gene Meyers Kay Meyers Barb Miller Kurt Miller Phillip Miller Yolanda Montemayor Stephen Morton Rita Mrozinski Rick Ness Stephen Neumann Ray Nickerson 121 Wayne Nickerson Jim Noel Christine Nordahl John Nowak Beatrice O'Banion Lloyd Orcutt Dan Ostroski Patty Pagel Debbie Parry Bonnie Paul Cheryl Paul Sue Porter Vicki Poskey Tresa Pugh Mike Quinn Linda Quirk Ismail Ramirez Ross Rodgers Richard Ross Maxine Rowe Roxie Runnels lack Ryder Steven Rzepka Cail Sauers Don Schoning Debbie Schrieber Becky Schroeder John Seibert Dan Shead Cary Sheeley Michelle Shippee lames Sikorski Richard Simpson Cordon Smith Sheila Smith 122 Brett South Diane Stayback Pam Steed Robert Stevens Don Stoneburner ludy Thompson Sharon Tipton John VanDerVelden Leslie Vargo Dan Vermillion Nancy Wagner Eva Wallace Thelma Ward Steve Warren Arthur Wasielewski Marsh Watkins Kim Wilhelm Rosemary Wilson Albert Wines Leonard Wojciechowski Joann Worthey Chris Wykofi Cathy Zah! Michael Zarembka Nancy Zarr Yvonne Zolman 123 CLASS OF 1971 Left to Right Barb Crum, Barb Golubski, Greg Thoman, Robert Hennen. BACK ROW Diane Vermillion, Barb Kegbein, Scott Joslin, Tom Ludwig Sophomores boasted one of the largest classes at New Prairie High School. Their total enrollment reached 216. Magazine sales were completed in November with proceeds to be used to finance the annual Junior-Senior Prom in the Spring of 1970. Profits from the sales reached approximately $895. The future of the Class of 1971 looks very promising and its members look forward to be- coming upperclassmen. Sophomore officers: Robert Hennen, Tom Ludwig—Co-presidents. Greg Thoman, Roger Teska—Co-vice-presidents. Barb Crum, Diane Ver- million—Co-secretaries. Barb Golubski, Barb Kegebein—Co-treasurers. Bon Ackerman Mike Adams Katy Akin Betty Albertson Lynn Anderson Daniel Artist Randy Bailey James Banaszak Marie Bartmess Cindy Bartoszewicz Virginia Baughman Ray Bealor Ray Becker Shirley Becker Laura Beyer 124 Kathy Bilinski Terry Bladecki lohn Borkowski Barbara Borntrager Martha Bowell Charles Bowker Debra Bradfield David Brasseur Diane Brewer Mark Bromley Rich Brugh Noreen Buss Richard Buzalski lanice Calhoun Bob Carlton Roger Carlton David Carr lames Cooreman lane Cooreman Mark Costello Barb Crum loe Cuson Daniel Davis Sharon Davis lohn Deckard Robert Deer Pat DeMeyer Annette DeWit Linda Died rich Doug Dodd Leona Doerschcr Karen Dolph Leslie Dolph Robin Eckert Marsh Ekstrom Rod Eskridge Pamela Fernald Dianne Fischer Rondi Flagg Larry Foster 125 Nick Calvas Shirley Gamble Luciano Cayton Darla Cesse Drew Gilpin lohn Cinter Barbara Golubski Charles Goodman Bruce Goodson Richard Gourley Gail Graczyk Juanita Green Barry Halter Pat Hannon Charlce Hansen Helen Hanson La Von Hardiman Mike Harris Debbie Heddens Joellen Heminger Robert Hennen Mike Hoggard Chris Hunt David Jesswein Diane Johnson Jeff Johnson Keith Johnson Richard Johnson Gerald Jonas Alice Jones Allen Jones Guy Jones Pam Jones Scott Joslin Peter Kaminski Karen Kaufman Robert Keck Barbara Kegebein Dennis Kelly Rebecca Kelly 126 Diana Kettring Gail K indig Randy Klcine Bob Kopkonski Judy Kulwicki Charmaine Land Phillip Land Gary Lange Nancy Lapaich Lynn Lepley Mary Lewis Mary Ann Lienhart Chris Lilza Sarah Loop Tom Ludwig lames Lutes Cookie Lynch Charles Maesch Debra Main Donna Marchand Mary Martensen Kathy Martz Lloyd Mattocks Diane Metzner Henry Meyers Herman Meyers Carl Miller Gary Miller Mike Miller Peggy Miller Barbara Mitchell Dan Mitchell Margot Montemayor Susan Moore Wilma Moore Suzanne Murphy Darrell Myers Gary McCleland Gerald McCullough Carla McDonald 127 Linda Nagy Dennis Nalepinski David Neal Barbara Nelson lulaine Nelson Bruce Nickerson Janet Nicsod iany Lawrence Norris Terry Norris Lewis Oldham Frances Opoka Linda Ostroski Debbie Peterson Janet Peterson Gerard Pi .ark Lewis Plumbeck George Quiggle Glen Quirk Diane Reblander Debra Robinson Thomas Roesner Jeanne Ryder Paul Scales Jeanne Schroeder Betty Scott Rosemarie Seibert Donna Shock John Sinka Ray Sipes Judy Si pot . Pat Skaggs Mike Skaggs Julie Small Robert Stacy Joan Stanish Tina Stroud John Stultz Karen Surma William Suttor Roger Teska 128 Greg Thoman Sfeve Thomas Curtis Thompson Diana Thompson Steve Tolmen Lester Toothman Dan Troxell Pat Truex Jett Tuholski Peggy Upp Diane Vermillion Frances Vermilyer Deborah Vollmer James Walbert Lynn Walker Joseph Ward Rose Warfield Clifford Warner James Warren Dale Watkins Linda Wawrzynski Michael Weeden Joseph Weinstock Sandra Weirich Susan White Donna Wilkinson Sue Willfong Jack Woodruff Cary Wordinger Thomas Yeater Raymond Zadrewski Linda Zarobinski Christine Zelasko Patricia Zloza 129 CLASS OF 1972 Left to Right Debbie Merley, Julie Meyers, Ron King, Ken Buss, John Antonnucci, Lucy Lep- ley, Linda Meyers, Brenda Anders. The freshmen entered their first year of high school life with a strong force—230 eager beavers. Their eagerness went into all their activities: classes, sports, pep sessions, and extra-curriculars. From the many things they did, they gained experience and confidence. They became aware of their standing as a class in school society and strove for high achievements. The freshmen elected class officers for the first time. The officers are: co-presidents Kenny Buss, John Antonnucci; co-vice presidents Lucy Lepley, Ronnie King; co-secretaries Julia Meyers, Linda Meyers; co-treasurers Brenda Anders, Debbie Merley; and co-student council Bob Deutscher, Charlene Van Schoyck, Mike Engel, and Becky Blackston. Ken Abbott Karen Allen Richard Altine Brenda Anders King Andrews John Antonucci Gregory Arendt Patricia Barbeau Jess Barber Leonita Barnes 130 Terry Baughman Laurel Beckham Michael Bennett Karen Blackston Rebecca Blackston john Bladecki Vincent Bolsega James Borntrager Mike Borntrager Kathy Brad field Jane Briskey Diane Brooks Margo Bryant Karen Burrow Ken Buss David Calhoun Kit Carlson Dale Carr Bob Clark Ronald Conner Marda Cornell Debbie Cowham Devon Crane Debra Cross Ted Czanderna Margo Dahne Michele Dailey Lonnie Dec Bob DeNeve Jean Deutscher Loretta Deutscher Robert Deutscher Alan DeWit Henry Doane Arthur Doerscher Debbie Dove Sonia Dzialak Ferris Elkins Mike Engel Tom Everly 131 Marcia Feltz )an Fisher Mark Fisher Brenda Flagg Terri Flitter Theresa Fritzen Joanne Fouty Vicki Cadacz Tom Gaiko Mark Galloway Eugene Gaylon Dale Gilchrist Jay Gilpin Debbie Goodman Pat Corny Marie Goverinski Carol Greathouse Sheila Gussman Kathy Hahn Douglas Hammond Terri Hansen Bruce Harbor Rose Harrington Lorea Heise Randy Hensell Daniel Hertzbcrg Pam Hill Kathy Hinshaw Bill Hooker Donald Hoover Alden Hopper Judy Horvath Franklin FTostetler Nancy Houk Donald Hysell Mike Ingole David Jondrisovits Diane Jankowski Roger Jones Wendy Jones 132 Fred Kaminski Pam Keen Carl Keller Kathy Kelly Tom Kempf Marcy Kern Ron King Sherrah King Jim Kovas left Kulwicki Gail Kurdel Patricia Lackowin lames Land Tom Lange Nora Lau Ricky Lawson Steven Lenig Lucille Lepley lames Levar Virginia Litza Mary Livelsberger Pat Logan Robert Lotter Tina Loucks Bernard Macias Anthony Maglio Diane Major David Manges Steven Mann Dean Manzuk Tim Marker William Martcnsen Bob Martin Ernest Martinez Cheri Mattasits Pam Mattocks Debbie Merley lay Merrill lulia Meyers Linda Meyers 133 Doug Millar Brent Miller Fred Miller George Miller less Miller Mike Jeff Miller Mike Joe Miller Pam Miller Pat Miller Patsy Mitchell Terry Moore lulie Morrie Stanley Morton Debbie Mur name Bryan Mrozinski lohn McCarthy Lex McEathrcn Carol McGuire Jules Nace Gregg Ness Dawn Nickerson Debbie Nickerson Debbie Nixon Pam Oberholtzer Shirley O'Laughlin Brenda Oliver lames Oliver leff Paul Joseph Pavolka Mary Pietrowski Penny Pumroy Nancy Reeves Linda Renfro David Ross Richard Scheile Earl Schimmel Douglas Schmeltz Mark Schnurle Alice Schoning Gary Schofield 134 Kay Schwark Zona Seidler Larry Shcad Susan Shields Gail Shock Sally Shrader Robert Sigler Fred Sikorski Kin Sikorski Jackie Skaggs Jeffrey Slicker John Small Lester Smith Mary Smith Penny Sobecki Ellen Spriggs Marcia Stark Bev Stevens Debbie Stone Tomilee Stone Norman Strefling Kenny Slrope Chuck Szilagyi Becky Szynal Ricky Thompson Susan Todd Don Toth Ron Toth Pat Treadway Earnest Truex Dean Tuesburg Denise Unrue Milroy VanDusen Charlene Van Schoyck Cheryal Van Schoyck Gail Vogel Keith Vogel Carol Wagner Tim Waltz Karin Watkins 135 Bob Watkins Jonas Weir Cindy Whitman Mike Wickham Emma Wilson Susan Winey Marlene Wireman Lloyd Wood Donna Woodruff Bruce Wordinger Terry Wozniak Diane Wrebleski Richard Wroblesk Debbie Zakrzewsl Louis Zelasko Bruce Zellers Julie Zielinski Ted Czanderna 136 MAINTENANCE Mrs. Ruth Hennen AND COOKS Mrs. Vera Bartmess L to R—Mrs. Margaret DeNeve, Mrs. Evelyn Ray, Mrs. Peg Haverstock, Mrs. Leah Halter, Mrs. Flo Arndt. CLOSING This year has been a time for building, experi- menting, wondering, shaping, and comprehend- ing. A time for laughs, tears, anger, happiness, and loneliness. Our personalities have come closer to knowing adulthood as we have come closer to understanding ourselves. 139 It's been a year that we will not forget. As we come to the closing of this edition of the Prairie Life, we wish to thank the staff and our sponsor, Mr. Max Haag for their cooperation in creating this book. We hope that we have captured for you the most significant moments of this very important year. Co-Editors ...... Business Manager Assistant ........ Copywriter........ Associate Editor Sponsor........... ......Jeanie Wood JoAnn Kitchenmaster .....Debbie Bealor Stephanie Laskoski ......... Sue Crum .... 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