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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1972 volume:

Prairie Life Volume IV New Prairie High School New Carlisle, Indiana PEOPLE ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT LIFE SPORTS ACADEMICS SENIORS BM Things, they astound you. So breathe in deep. you re not asleep. Open your mind. You look around you. This day will last, a thousand years. No future fears. You're here today. if you want it to. The Moody Blues Time it was. And what a time it was. A time of innocence, A time of confidences. It was . . . I have a photograph Preserve your memories; They're all that's left you. Simon S Garfunkel Long ago . . . it must be . . . MW W v .V - w Vr W .v . WwVv. 'ivM ■ .' : 21; r.wA' fitoM 11$ 11« ■sSw- people You are one out of many And yet, uniquely alone. Lending strength to the whole By being your own person. Top Ten Seniors Valedictorian DIANE WROBLESKI Saluta torian LOREA HEISE SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ken Buss, Pam Oberholtzer, Linda Meyers, Penny Pumroy, Alan DeWit. STANDING: Wendy Jones, Karin Zakrewski, Sue Winey, Jim Kovas, Pat Miller, Merry Smith, Carol Wagner, John Antonucci, Diane Wroble ski, Brenda Anders, Lorea Heise. CAROL WAGNER 8 WENDY JONES TERRY FLITTER All our dandelion days are done and so we'll run the fields no more in search of wild roses that grow out on the moor. All our dandelion days are done and so we'll turn our heads away from every silver morning and every golden day. But sweet September’s open arms belonged to us and held us once. Remember when the summertime sang songs to us and only us. All our dandelion days are done and so we'll run the fields no more for all the wild roses have withered on the moor. Rod McKuen 9 SITTING: Brenda Anders, Treasurer. KNEELING; Larry Shead, Vice Pres- ident. STANDING: Julie Zielinski, Secretary’, and Norm Strefling, President. Finally, we are Seniors. This year we pon- dered over such relevant problems as What college will take me with the grades I've got! or How in the world can I get a job next year? or even, Has anybody figured out how to draw that blasted graph for Econ class! This year we were faced with a whole barrage of such questions. Silly or not, they were im- portant at the time. By our Senior year, the class was not so much a unified body as a large group of students who faced similar pro- blems and responsibilities. Each of us had to decide on a college or career, easy street or finally making it on our own. We were individuals who faced that ultimate and quickly nearing day of graduation, and we were alternately joyful and sad. The thought of graduation, though, made it easier for each of us to pull away from the school routine, for such ritual soon became childish-seeming in the face of reality. Through experience we grew more interested in the individual than in the class, and the parting was rendered easier. Graduation, we knew would be the first day of the rest of our lives. BRENDA ANDERS GREG ARENDT ROBERTA BAKER VINCENT BOLSECA KEN ABBOTT REBECCA BLACKSTON JOHN ANTONOUCCI KAREN BLACKSTON RON BENDIKS MIKE BENNITT LAWRENCE BOYTS 11 KATHY BRADFIELD JANE BRISKEY DAVE CALHOUN DIANE BROOKS VERNON CLARK DALE CARR DEBRA COWHAM 12 KAREN BURROW MARGO BRYANT DEBRA CROSS BOB DeNEVE BOB DEUTSCHER JEAN DEUTSCHER 13 LORETTA DEUTSCHER SONIA DZLALAK TERRY FLITTER MIKE ENGEL MARCIA FELTZ MARK GALLOWAY DALE GILCHRIST MARK FISHER MARIE COVER INSKI BRUCE HARBER SHEILA CUSSMAN KATHY HAHN NANCY HOUK FRANKLIN HOSTETLER DAN HERTZBERG 15 LOREA HEISE DAVID JANDRISOVITS JUDY HORVATH DIANE JANKOWSKI ROGER JONES TOM KEMPF WENDY JONES DOUG KENFIELD MARCY KERN GAIL KURDEL PAT LACHOWIN RICK LAWSON TOM LANCE NORA LAU MARY LIVELSBERCER TINA DAVE MANGES MARKER BERNARD MACIAS DIANE MAJOR JULIA MEYERS -- DOUG MILLAR BRENT MILLER CHERI MATTASITS LINDA MEYERS 18 19 TERRY MOORE DEBBIE NICKERSON DEBBIE NIXON 20 BRENDA OLIVER RICHARD SCHEILE EARL SCHIMMEL SHERRIE SCHWARK DOUG SCHMELTZ ALICE SCHONING KEN SIKORSKI FRED SIKORSKI SUE SHEILDS 21 GAIL SHOCK TERRY SKAGGS BEV STEVENS ELLEN SPRIGGS SMITH MERRY SMITH DEB STONE PENNY SOBECKI JOHN SMALL MARK STARKS TOMI STONE NORM STREFLINC MARCIA STARK DAVE TINCHER SUE TODD DON TOTH RON TOTH 23 CHAR VanSCHOYCK CHERYL VanSCHOYCK CAROL WAGNER KARIN WATKINS KEITH VOGEL 24 MIKE WICKHAM EMMA WILSON TERRY WOZNIAK 25 LOUIS ZELASKO ZINSER Graduating Seniors not pictured JESS BARBER LEONITA BARNES LAUREL BECKHAM KIT CARLSON FERRIS ELKINS DOUG HAMMOND KAREN HARVILLE DON HOOVER CARL KELLER ROLAND KINC BILL KOPKOWSKI PAT LOGAN STEVE MANN BOB MARTIN MIKE LYNN MILLER DEBBIE MURNANE LEX McEATHRON JOE PAVOLKA GARY SCOFIELD BOB SIGLER JONAS WEIR 3 Class of '73 People are what they are because they have come out of what was. Therefore they should bow down before what was and take it and say it's good - or should they? Who can fight against the future? What is the decree of tomorrow? Haven't the people gone on and on always taking more of their own? How can the orders of the day be against the people in this time? What can stop them from taking more and more of their own? Carl Sandburg LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave Nickerson, President; Jerry Cola' ncsc, Vice President; Sue Bennitt, Treasurer; Sharon Anderson, Secretary. Dave Anderson Sharon Jackie Anderson Anderson Denise Artist Lyle Baer Mike Baich Jennifer Baldwin The puzzle of life is accompanied Sue Bennitt Dave Bradley Sue Bunton Terry Christenson Mary Countryman Kent Bealor Jeff Beyer Judy Brasseur Dave Burkus Mike Cohen Cathy Courscl Steve Bealor Vicky Biggerstaff Bryan Behrens Delphine Bilinski Gordon Brickcy Mattie Bush Lynda Briskey Amber Butler Jerry Colancse Charles Conjalka Alan Cowham Dale Belsaas Carl Blankenship Criag Brown Bob Calhoun Steve Cooreman Eugen Cscrpcs Beth Belt Linda Bolingei Ruthie Brown Bob Cenkush Carl Costello Mike Dailey 28 by a joy at just being alive Marcy Dittmar John Elkins Wayne Gerhardt Sharon Hall Bob Heinek Cathy Dolph April Eskridge Bruce Courley Don Hammond Chesley Heinrich Rick Deer Danny Dunning Roger Feare Vicki Grayekowski Bernard Hansen Tom Heise Rich Dyer Bruce Eastman Stormy Ferguson Patty Garoutte Linda Greathouse John Hall Melodee Hanson Debbie Harber Don Hertz berg Dana Hill Sue Deutscher Mike Fkovicb Terry Garoutte Karen Hall Tony Heims Kerry Holler 29 And who's going to Chris Jankowski Bill Keck Randall Koch Gary Lawson Mike Luke Dennis Houk Bruce Jones Lynn Kelley Mike Houser Kenny Jones Sheila Huston Nancy Jones Steve Kindig Jerry Konicczny Paul Loop Zelma Luke Theresa Kovas Vic Krueger Don Loree Danny Lotte r Sally Lynch Barb Macias Mike Hynek Kevin Kaplon Phillip Kmitta John Kulwicki Neal Loucks Dave Macrz 30 be the one Doreen Kaufman Roxanne Koach Tim Ludwig to say it was no good what we done. Dan Malicki Betti na Malone Ruth Maucr Tom Mayse Marie Miller Steve Miller John Morgan Maurine Morrie Steve Markley Sharon Metzner Wendell Miller Marilyn Mounce Jean McDonald Mary McGawn Cassandra Nixon Doug McGuire Greg Ostro ski Theresa Markley Bernard Miller Wanda Mitchell Bernard Mrozinski Jeff Ness Diana Pcntis Art Martinez Candy Miller Tom Monroe Debra McCartney Randy Newton Ben Perkins Steve Martz Jackie Miller Jeff Moore Debbie McCormick Dave Nickerson 31 I dare a man to say I'm too young. Danny Peterson Tom Renfro Dan Rush Nancy Schroedcr Sue Sey fried Mike Spaid Randy Rudecki Jeff Schroedcr Gina Sellers Mike Smith Becky Sutton Connie Pitmon Nathanael Schwenk Tim Schwenk Cari Shirley Jere Stark Dennis Simpson Bradley Starks Tim Porter Glen Proud Jim Sisk Terry Stockton Tom Stockton Sandra Roupe Brian Rowe Marty Smith Marvin Podemski 32 for I'm going to try for the sun. Randal Szczypiorski Joyce VanderVeldon Bob Voorhees Debbie Watnick Jim Wojciechowski Pam Thompson Denise Vanslager Linda Wagner Dawn Wawrzynski Linda Wolfe Vicki Tibbs Joe Vargo Betsy Walz Jim Werth Pcggy Wood Diane Torres Cathy Vogel Tom Ward Debra Wesstrom Elizabeth Wyatt Paul Troxell Albert Vollmer Jim Warfield Cheryl Wideman Carol Yagoda Kimberly Tuley Alfred Vollmer Ken Warner Janet Wojcik Norma Young Jerry Youngblood Alison Zellers 33 Us '73 That important time in a student's life - getting his class ring. Touching up for Queen presentation. Hi! The bonfire blazes with the spirit of '73. Friendly chats by the lockers. A picture in itself. Even a few Seniors agree Jun- iors are great. Sue and Kent-happy indeed. Magazine salesmen gather and compare. On lockers: President Paul Zahl. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Diane Mills, Treasurer; Tina Young, Secretary. KNEELING: Gary Costello, Vice President. Class of '74 I am growing, world. I am reaching and stretching and testing And finding new things, new wonderful things, new frightening things. I'm just growing, world, just now-- I'm not tall. I’m not strong. I’m not right. I'm just trying to be. I'm a person, I’m me! Let me test, let me try, let me reach, let me fly! Push me out of the nest! (but not too fast) There is much I don’t know--you must guide me. There are things that I want--do not hide me from the sight of the world. Give me room, give me time... There are things I must change. Let me tumble, sprint, let me go very slow. Let me be... Wait and see... I am growing, world. Water me with the wisdom of your tears. Is Joan starting a new trend? I thought I had my mind made up! Sophomores search Francis Bartoszewicz Diana Bolinger Billy Brooks Carmen Bates Mellody Bowker Karen Burkus Dorothy Conley Debra DeMeyer Juanita Doane James DcNeve Robert Doane Terri Bradfield Michael Bush Cary Costello Patrick Dennis Larry Dolph Marcia Bennett Sandra Brady Patricia Buss Lanette Cowley Sharon Biege Sheryl Brennom Pamela Cain Gary Curlcss Marilyn Blankenship Mallory Brewer Michael Calhoun Jerry Cuson Jerry DePoy Steve Dickie Brenda DeWit Terry Dyer Kathy Ebersole Barbara Ekovich 36 for unity and achievement Ken Elkins Eric Fritzcn Geraldine Corny Joan Gross Linda Hardiman Janice Heminger Danny Evans Jim Gussman Tim Gourley Larry Gray Rick Hall Jeff Halter Diane Garoutte Darla Gilpin Nancy Harenza Debbie Harness Frank Hartman Mary Hill Greg Hofcr Kelly Hoggard Julie Fischer Neil Gohecn Patti Grayckowski Ruth Hans Tim Haverstock Bill Holler Jim Fonte Cheryl Goodalc Barbara Gregory Judie Harber Vicki Heath Peggy Hooten 37 Finding themselves by finding others Darlene Hoover Carla Hucnccke Kathy John Greg Hunt Pat Hunt Matthew Johnson Bruce Jones Cathy Keller Darlene Kistler Mike Kulasa Brenda Lawson Cynthia Kempf Arlene Kleine Jeri Lambert Mike Lenig jeiiry Kent Dennis Kime Jennifer Klute Tina Lange Mark Litza Connie Knight Sam Lankford Denise Logan Dawn Hutts Jill Joslin Kevin Kindig Jim Krill Philancsc Lau Robert James Elmer Juarez Bill King Regina Krzyzak Joe La ureys Sue Manges 38 and discovering a new togetherness Janet Mangold Barbara Meyers Kathryn Moffett Larry Mrozinski Darlene Nace Lynn Peterson Pam Manuszak Sidney Meyers Jim Molenda Tomas Munoz Rebecca Nordahl Beth Petree Roberta Martell Mike Miller Pam Martz Penny Miller Kimber Moore Kevin Myers Deborah McCarty Linda Morgan Pam Norris Gary Oliver Mike Pfeiffer Bob Pravecek Sherri Mayse Diane Mills Terry Morton Peter McCollum Steve Olson Richard Renfro 39 Jim Meehan Felicia Mitchell Harvey Moss Paula McCann Richard Parry Dave Romanowski By being closer to others . . . Monty Scott Bonnie Shepherd Kathy Ross Mary Rudecki Nancy Small Bob Smallwood Ron Smith April Smolcnski Gail Sullivan Marsha Truex Rodney Swank Gayle Truyacrt Samys Bill Schepel Tari Shirley Eugene Smith Aaron Stayback Laura Swanson Janet Shock Gail Smith Mark Stevens Tim Swartz Jim Vermilyer John Vermilyer Frank Schreiber Janet Schroeder Glendal Sims Bob Smith Bruce Stoner Roxanna Taylor Denise Voss Stephen Simmermeyer Lynda Smith Pat Stockton Cynthia Szczypiorski Jesse Voorhces 40 and closer to themselves Melody Walton Jcanine Wilcox Tina Young Vicki Warren Brenda Watts Nancy Williams Wanda Wilson Paul Zahl Karen Zakrzcwski Catherine Weiser Elaine Wentz Pat Winter Debra Wrobleski Roxanne Wrobleski 41 The Sophomore's float proved a surprise to everyone. The inevitable magazine sales. A new tradition - Sophs get rings. Us '74 Energetic Sophomores. Individuality. Gossip. . . . . . and more gossip. Class of '75 Studying is a necessary aspect of Freshmen life. Like a child I just sat in the sunlight and played with the minutes as they went running by. Like a child who had never known sorrow I didn't hurry tomorrow I just looked at the sky. While clouds went on endlessly passing. All the clouds on their long voyage home seemed to say that youth is everlasting but a rose cannot grow alone. Now the clouds are going forever here awhile then gone evermore and a child on the far side of never has to run when time closes the door. Then take my hand and as child- ren we'll go now all alone through the thundering crowds. Take my hand and together we'll look now like a child for the little lost clouds. Rod McKuen Jean Boyts, Secretary; Bob Simon, Treasurer; Linda Wojchiechowski, Vice-President; Jim Bunton, President. Curt Ackerman Mark Adnson Pat Albin Sue Allen Tina Alvarado Linda Anders 43 The Freshmen have only just begun. Dennis Anderson Colleen Artist Debra Blosser Wayne Bright Cheryl Carr Jannic Anderson Harold Baker Jonnie Bennitt Becky Borders Kimberly Buell Shirley Carr Jill Anderson Jim Bunton Steve Carr Mike Balsley Melodie Bennitt Art Borkowski Dawn Bannwart T amara Bennitt Monique Boulay Marcella Anderson Tracie Bush Sally Cashmer Rory Cauffman Jim Biehl Jean Boyts Cindy Andrysiak Brenda Baughman Marla Armstrong Nancy Bealor Richard Bladccki Ruth Brickey Judy Calhoun Cindy Clark 44 but they have made a good start Lowell Clark Karen DePoy Rex Eckert Chester Fack Dennis Galloway Linda Grimm Matthew Clark Sharon Deutscher Roland Eckman Carla Cohen Steve Deutscher Mike Phillip Faulstich Brian Galvas Pat Gussman Edgell Jerald Firebaugh Richie Gesse Susan Hahn Shelley Colston Larry Dodd Mary Ekovich Jim Fisher Dan Gilpin Billy Hahn Denise Cortier Debbie Dolph Penny Erickson Kathy Flitter Randal G our ley Pat Hansen William Cuddeback Linda Duncan Charles Evans Jim Gadacz Richard Green Harness 45 They are active and spirited Mike Harris Mary Higgins Christine Kulasa Diane Lotter Frank Harville Joan Hill Debra Johnson Randy Kline Cindy Kuta Donna Lotter Billie Hastings Debra Haverstock Mercedes Johnson Ricky Horvath Pat Kane Kline Ronald Allen Lake Lora Lotter Knight Steve Laue Jay Loucks Vernon Heims Cheryl Humphries Dale Kovas June Littel Duane Lowery Lome Hcnricks Cindy Houston Laurel Kern Diane Lorce Jody Lucas 46 in all they attempt Carl Magers Kathleen Mangold Bob Mattasits Jean Monroe Leon Meyers Don Mrozinski Tim Neff Cheryl Oliver Scott McAllen Debra Ness Rodney Oliver Julie Manuszak Dale Miller Dave Miller Ann Mills Randy Morgan Kathryn McCollum Doug Neuman Mary Opoka Dave McCune Jeff Neuman Debra Padgett Brad Morrie Cheryl McEathron Olga Newton Bob Pekoiske Dave Martinez Russell Mills Connie Mrozinski Gail McPherson Scott Oberholtzer Marc Shane Pfeiffer 47 With an idealism not yet tempered Charles Phillipe Joyce Reeves Julie Saylor Herbie Scofield Jody Scniff Tim Sinka Mark Podemski Cathy Richardson Melvin Schmidkuns Richard Scott Ken Shead Sheri Sisk Barry Pumroy Ken Quick Ronald Ross Gene Rowe Mike Schrieber Roberta Scott Deborah Shock Karen Schroeder Belinda Sebasty Carol S ikonki Lisa Smith 48 Keith Smith Charles Radcliff Rodney Rush Philip Schwenk Ron Seibert Bob Simon Bob Snyder Nancy Radcliff John Saylor Don Scofield - Willard Seitz Sally Simpson Debra Spa id the joys and sorrows of experience Laura Stepanek Sandy Troxcll Chcri Ward Linda Wojciechowski Annette Zarembka Bruce Vermilyer Deborah Tucsbuig Vicki Volstorff Dorothy Vandervelden Bob Voss Sue Wawnynski Donna Wood Wade Zellers 49 Kevin Sullivan Curt Swank Brooke Wolff Bob Zelasko Jackson Weir Warren Tipton Richard Van Schoyck Ken Voyles John Weiser Glen Woodle Mark Tolmen Mary Van Wanzeele Raymond Wade Sandra Wagner John White Dennis Whitman Beth Woolsey Ellen Woodruff Kim Zigler Us '75 Mark If only I got paid for this! Expression Class Well... ? The Freshmen exhibited a unique spirit. Just me and my flag. 0 B 1 E Mike proved too much for even John. 'See, I really do have a pass! 72's own Maya. Senior prize-winning float - Flush 'Em! SENIOR SPIRIT SENIOR POWER antt mmm organizations You join a club and find that it is people. You discover that for everything of yourself you give. You are paid back in full. You contribute time, effort and thought. You receive fulfillment, responsibility, and friendship. You realize that a club is a give-and-take society. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RICHT: Debbie Shock, Jennifer Baldwin, Mark Tolman, Pam Obcrholtzcr; Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Noel. BACK ROW: Janet Shock, Tim Ludwig; Vice President, Greg Hofer, Mike Engel; President. The Student Council seeks to destroy apathy in student affairs Such displays as this were judged for BB Homecoming. AUAffO WINNING « - CARRY ON,COUGARS!? Starring; SU€ TO� ® cXciTlWC!___________________ Ui'rcctfJ Ly GSC SI vt| o «0 G the year, SC provided memorable Homecomings for NP and got resenting fulfillment of the students greatest desire. As soon as Student Council delegates were selected by the classes, all earnestly threw diemselves into creating a memor- able football Homecoming. The theme 'It’s a Whole New Ball Game was se- lected and since time was limited it was decided that the Queen candidates would consist of three Seniors, one of whom would be elected Queen, and a delegate from each class, creating the court. Suddenly, basketball Homecoming hit SC also. Trying to get away from the ordi- nary, SC left the theme open and provided space for each club to advertise their Queen candidate and their own special theme. Displays were judged by SC, and they agreed, after a long battle, that it was a tie between FFA and Graphic Arts. Between Homecoming SC managed to reinstate a past policy of swimming on Fridays during Study Halls. They also sought to create a better Student Lounge, ordering more furniture. Their goal of a Coke machine in the Student Lounge was met with resistance by the lunch program and was eventually stifled. However, the ping pong tables were moved out of the Lounge area in order to provide more room for students. Through the course of more student freedom in that respect rep- Journalism class keeps students in the know Lanette Cowley, Brad Starks, Tim Marker, Louie Zelasko. •fter final distribution, each issue of the Cougar Reporter is re- viewed in order to do better next time. The Cougar Reporter was a new and welcome addition to the regular school format this year. This monthly newspaper became one of the major projects of the busy journalism class which was initiated and piloted by Mr. Gamble. Under his apt leadership, the inexperienced class transformed into a unified team. When a sample of the newspaper was sent to Ball State University, it was recognized as one of the top student newspapers in Indiana in the Sweet Sixteen contest, the top sixteen high school papers. Journalism class allowed die student to display his talent. The student also learned the value of teamwork and the many responsi- bilities getting a paper out on time entails. Most important, it allowed for free expression. FRONT ROW: Margo Dahne, Sue Winey, Patty Garoutte, Gina Sellers. BACK ROW: Cheryl Van Schoyck, Margy Cuddcback, Tina Loucks. FIRST ROW: Lisa Smith, Debbie Tuesburg, Cathy Richardson, Chris Jankowski, Judy Calhoun, Randy Nix, Dennis Whitman, Carol Zloza, Allison Zellers, Terry Kovas, Marie Miller, Debbie Goodman. SECOND ROW: Paula McCann, Tammy Bennitt, Sue Hahn, Debbie DcMcycr, Belinda Sebasty, Warren Tipton, Jackie Miller, Linda Wagner, Karen DePoy, Cheryl Oliver, Denise Artist. THIRD ROW: Mary Bennitt, Linda Wojciechowski, Lo Kern, Mary Ekovich, Neil Goheen, Mike Lenig, Eric Fritzen, Phil Jankowski, Jennifer Klute, Annette Zarcmbka, Sandy Wagner, Jean McDonald. FOURTH ROW: Rebecca Blackston, Christina Alvarado, Sue Harness, Roberta Scott, Sandy Troxcll, Julie Saylor, Jcri Lambert, Janet Schrocdcr, Tina Young, Debbie Shock, Debbie Spaid. FIFTH ROW: Marcy Dittmar, Sue Bunton, Jennifer Baldwin, Janet DePoy, Sue Bennitt, Kathy Flitter, Zelma Luke, Michele Dailey, Cindy Whitman, Bettina Malone, Sally Cashmer. Gigantic Spanish Club Frosh enthusiasm gets the Spanish room decorated every holiday. Marcy Kcm, Secretary; Kenny Shead, Treasurer; Jim Bunton, Vice President; Larry Boyts, President; Mr. Gonzalez, Sponsor. Making colorful displays is a fun aspect of any club. Sends students to Spain FIRST ROW: Matt Clark, Terri Bradfield, Kathy Johns, Jill Joslin, Laurie Hendricks, Cindy Klute, Regina Clark, Brenda DeWit, Nancy Williams, Laura Lotter, Karin Watkins, Doug Neuman. SECOND ROW: Brenda Martell, Kathy Keller, Pat Winters, Phil Jankowski, Mike Lenig, Patty Graycowski, Vicki Heath, Mike Calhoun, Bruce Stoner, Jeff Wiggins, Donna Wood. THIRD ROW: James Biehl, Pat Miller, Vicki Volstorff, Laura Swanson, Lanette Cowley, Linda Smith, Nancy Belaor, Pat Hunt, Janet Schock, Diane Garoutte, Marcia Bennitt, Jim Kovas. FOURTH ROW: Sue Deutscher, Mary VanWanzeele, Sally Simpson, Terry Dyer, Michele Pfiefer, Marsha Truex, Nancy Jones, Mary Higgins, Debbie Ness, Sandy Nixon, Joanie Bennitt. FIFTH ROW: Brad Morrie, Jean Monroe, Kathy Ebcrsolc, Deb Scott, Ruth Hans, Kim Moore, Denise Cortier, Sheila Huston, Sally Lynch, Debbie Varnak, Kathy Ross, Glendall Sims, Tim Neff. SIXTH ROW: Kim Sauers, Kent Bealor, Larry Dodd, Dave Romanowski, Jeff Wiggins, Jeanine Wilcox, Bryan Behrens, Beth Woolsey, Diane Torres, Mary McGann, Jeff Neuman, Linda Duncan. As Latin Club eagerly anticipated the coming of state convention this year, the club, under the able leadership of Mrs. Helen fleeter, flourished in school affairs. The annual Ro- man banquet was held, of course, and its theme this year was The Mystical World of Hades . Latin members participated in the CSC project of collecting can goods for needy family at Christmas, aside from collecting can goods, clothing, toys, and other neces- sities for Latin Club's own traditional Christ- mas Family . Members were also kept busy Christmas caroling, sponsoring a cake raffle and the concession stand. Among the members, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeff Beyer, Terry Banis, Sam Lankford, Steve Dickie, Dave Jandrisovits, Glen Proud, Bob Simon, Larry Shead, Pat Dennise, Dave Calhoun. SECOND ROW: Mike Miller, Karin Burrow, Shirley O'Laughlin, Rick Gesse, Jim Wojcicchowski, Marla Armstrong, Sharon Deutscher, Tony Heimes. THIRD ROW: Mallory Brewer, Mark Starks, Melodie A slave nervously awaits the auction. three are planning to go on the third annual trip to Rome this year. This unique tradition combines Old World knowledge with the New World's youth, as Latin Club is eternal. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Diane Wroblcski, Secretary,; Mrs. Helen Heeter, Sponsor; Diane Jankowski, President; John Antonucci, Vice President; Toni Stone, Treasurer; Diane Metzner, Reporter. Walton, Lynn Peterson, Janet Wojcik, Debra Zakr- zcwski, Karin Zakrzewski, Jackie Anderson, Diana Goins, BOTTOM ROW: Lowell Clark, Diane Letter, Jeannie Colston, Lorea Heise, Jodi Seniff, Pam Seniff, Pam Morris, Linda Wagner, Donna Letter, Diane Lories, John Saylor. Mrs. Hooter is a familiar sight at the Roman Banquet. Latin Club is truly a tradition For first-year initiates, the experience is both fun and inspiring. Slaves undergo nameless tor- tures and absurdities to attain membership. The age-old tradition of casting pomengranate seeds into the flames. French Club TOP ROW; Curt Swank, Kelly Hoggard, Grace Zinser, Mike Bush, Fred Zinser. SECOND ROW; Tina Young, Chris Nordahl, Lynn Kelly, Janice Heminger, Kathy Weiser, Dennis Kime. THIRD ROW; Marie Galvas, Kim Ice, Betty Wyatt, Cindy Szczypiorski, Vicki Warren, FOURTH ROW; Nancy Houk, Sandy Krout, Cary Costello, Debbie Wrobleski, Debbie Watnick, Pat Gussman. FIFTH ROW; Nancy Schroeder, Lorea Heise, Charyl Cox, Denise Vanslager, Kim Zigler. BOTTOM ROW; Sue Manges, Cindy Huston, Mark Adnson, Steve Lau. FRONT TOP TO BOTTOM: Sue Todd, Vice President; Mr. Gloss, Sponsor; Jean Deutscher, Secretary; Wendy Jones, President; Char VanSchoyck, Treasurer; Pam Oberholtzer, Program Director. Making money to go to Canada When asked what was the most important objective of the French Club this year, the unanimous opinion was, Money, money, and more money! And this was true. Finally strengthened by purpose, French Clubbers worked the concessions stand, sponsored cake raffles, and even sold a specially designed Cougar pen- nant. The club was united in its efforts to obtain enough money to make a trip either to French Canada or to France itself. Not all was hard work and strug- gle though, as the annual French-Span- ish Christmas party rewarded the mem- bers to some extent. Togetherness makes a party. 60 This avacado dip is terrible. NHS - A mark of achievement The officers are: STANDING: Sue Winey, secretary; Steve Lenig, president. SITTING: Brenda Anders, treasurer; Mrs. Heeter, spon- sor; Linda Myers, vice president. Membership into the National Honor Society is one of the most coveted of all the awards offered by this school. Senior and juni- or students are appointed to this club by their teachers on the basis of leadership, scholar- ship, character, and service. They are then installed in an in- spiring, candle-light ceremony. Besides the prestige which ac- companies this appointment, the student is then treated to an ed- ucational trip to Chicago which somehow turns out to be fun too. John works on prepara- The evening is climaxed by a delicious buffet, tions for the installation. FT A The annual FTA Banquet is a pleasant mixture of good food and companionship. The Future Teachers of America were very proud of their Mr. and Miss FTA nominees from NP this year. Mike Bush, Mr. FTA delegate, won district competition, and Beth Belt, Miss FTA, won district also and went on to be- come 1st runner-up to the state title. NP is very fortunate to have garnered such an honor. Between a tandem bicycle raffle, a Ball State trip, working the concession stand, and sponsoring a cake raffle, FTA proved a useful instrument to promising future teachers by providing facilities for ac- tual teaching, college information, and a very useful scholarship. LEFT TO RIGHT: Wendy Jones, Historian-Reporter; Tomi Stone, Vice-President; Mr. Colborne, Sponsor; Tina Loucks, President; Beth Belt, Secretary; Cheryl VanSchoyck, Treasurer. LEFT TO RIGHT: Henry Doane, President; Dave Romanowski, Treasurer; Mr. Dinkins, Sponsor; Jim Meehan, Secretary; Bemic Macias, Reporter; Mike Baich, Vice President; Elmer Juarez, Sareant-at-arms. Graphic Arts: A new club with talent Wow! Most clubs start off slowly and then begin really moving, but Graphic Arts, just newly formed this year, disproved that com- mon theory. Under the talented leadership of Mr. Dinkens, the club initiated its first year by printing circulars, designing leaf- lets for prospective Homecoming queens, and finally even winning the Homecoming theme competition with its Cougars, Get it Together. This active club certainly has a bright future. TOP ROW: Jim Sisk, Glenn Proud, Fred Kaminski. SECOND ROW: Ron Smith, Ken Abbott, Tom Lange. THIRD ROW: Bob Snyder, Pat Winters, Laurel Beckham, Danny Evans. FOURTH ROW: Vicky Gadacz, Dave Ross, Rod Oliver, Jim Vermilyer. BOTTOM ROW: Kathy Ross, Patty Stockton, Juanita Doane, Pat Corny. LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Linda Wolfe, Kathy Do lie, Denise Cor- tier, Mary Pietrowski, Linda Greathouse, Debbie Wesstrom. SECOND ROW: Dave Calhoun, Alfred Vollmer, Debbie McCartney, Bill Hast- ings, Glenn Simms. THIRD ROW: Tony Heims, Cary Svofield, Earl Schimmel, Dave Jandrisovits, Brad Morrie, Ron Knight. The librarians and the AVA, two of NP's most diligent and hard working clubs, finally un- ited this year to form a new and dynamic or- ganization. The librarians, who are respon- sible for the accessibility and upkeep of the books in the library, are kept in daily act- ivity mending and restoring the well-used publications keeping and posting a record of those student lax in returning their books on time, and filing the large assortment of magazines and circulars. The AVA makes valid use of the library's many facilities in its task of taping student body assemblies and maintaining the projectors and taping equip- ment which are used by so many individual classes. In the unification of these two com- petent clubs, each have found greater effic- iency and usefulness. Librarians — AVA Club LEFT TO RIGHT: Albert Vollmer, President; Ernest Truex, Treasurer; Jean Boyts, Vice President; Selma Luke, Secretary; Mrs. Guptill, Sponsor. Listening to records mixes pleasure with technology. Providing daily newspapers is a practical function of the library. ) OEA utilizes business skills OEA commenced its busy sched- ule for this year by selling designed candles in order to fi- nance trips to contest and state and national conventions.. .A number of members won prizes at the regional OEA contest in South Bend by demonstrating well-leamid business skills... Other activities included a tour of Whirlpool Inc., a Christmas Party for the Special Education Class at Rolling Prairie, and also many members attended the State and National Contests held March 24-25 and April 29- May 5, respectively. The work done by the OEA is relieved by its many parties which have be- come famous for their hilarity and abundance of good food. BACK: Charyl Cox, Ellen Spriggs, Bobbie Baker, Jay Merrill, Karen Harville, Frank Hosteller, Judy Brasseur, Cecilia Brooks, Denise Vanslager. FRONT: Debbie McCarty, Paula McGann, Sue Deutscher, Sheila Huston, Jill Schaefer, Debbie Adnson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Marcia Stark, Vice President; Debbie Cow- ham, Historian; Loretta Deutscher, Parlimentarian; Kathy Bradfield, Secretary; Judy Horvath, Treasurer; Debbie Cross, President. Deb and Lor- etta create a memorable Homecoming for their club. Only individuals can make a club. Lettermen also assist in school functions. Lettermen earn athletic honors The Lettermen's Club, which is an exclusive organization, is composed of boys who have competed and excelled in a sport. These boys earn a letter sweater and chevrons for their hard-fought endeavors. Besides this respected aspect, the Lettermen sponsored a cake raffle and nominated a Homecoming Queen candidate. Effort and honor exemplify this club. Future Farmers of America — A most active club LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Thomas, Sponsor; Tom Ward, Sentinel; Ernie Truex, Reporter; Dale Carr, Treasurer; Bcrnie Hansen, Secretary; Doug McGuire, Vice President; Doug Millar, President. NP’s FFA has become one of the most active chap- ters in the state. Members with livestock have shown at over five different national shows, three state shows, and two county shows. Always plac- ing high, NP has become known as one of the top livestock entries in the country. Winning contests in Chapter Meeting, Public Speaking, Electric, Soil and Water, and Poultry, NP was third in dis- trict contest last year and also have two district officers. This club is striving to make it's mem- bers do as the FFA motto says: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Learning to Live, Living to Serve. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sheila Huston, Pat Lachowin, the FFA Sweetheart, Patty Garout- te. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Vicki Warren, Becky Sutton. NEW PRAIRIE Pep offers a boost victory Football Basketball Football Pep Club This year's Pep Club, under the capable leadership of President Sue Todd, expanded and diversified. First it divided itself into two wholly separate sections: the Football and the Basketball Pep Clubs. This division enabled many students to join the group they felt more enthusiastic towards, as membership was separate. The Pep Club then pro- moted school spirit even more by establishing Spirit Days and Spirit Week. A Spirit Day was designated as a special day on which all students could prove their spirit by wearing blue and gold. Spirit Week was a wild potpourri of days on which floppy hats, bobby socks, saddle shoes, signs, and stuffed ani- mals were displayed as proud symbols of Cougar spirit. Pep Clubbers held class contests, promising the famed Spirit Stick to the best decorated locker area. Senior Soul 68 Club dynamic for •ever Pep Club officers are: ABOVE; Julene Schreiber, Vice President, Miss Volkman, Sponsor. CEN- TER; Nancy Schroeder, Junior Representative, Mclodee Hansen, Secretary, Michelle Dailey, Senior Representative, BELOW; Becky Borders, Freshmen Representative, Mallory Brewer, Sopho- more Representative, Sharon Metzner, Treasurer, Sue Todd, President. Two familiar symbols of New Prairie Spirit: the Cheerleader and the Cougar. Forever backing the team, the great Pep Club proved valu- able at every Cou- gar game, for it never failed in its objective—a dyna- mic boost for victory. cp Club OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sharon Anderson, Recorder; Miss Lempke, Sponsor; Linda Meyers, President; Julie Zielinski, 2nd Vice President; Terry Moore, Treasurer; Sue Sheilds, Secretary; Penny Pumroy, 1st Vice President. Girls' Service — A busy club with a purpose As President, Linda was a diligent and skillful worker. Sue and Linda arrange food for distribution to needy families. 70 Colorful window displays were supplied through- out the year by this talented club. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Barb Meyers, Debbie Watnick, Tomi Stone, Terri Bradfield, Wendy Jones. SECOND ROW: Barb Ekovich, Betty Wyatt, Tina Loucks, Nancy Houk. THIRD ROW: Debbie Zakrzweski, Karen Burkus, Kathy Bradfield, Judy Brasscur, Debbie Cowham. FOURTH ROW: Mary McGaun, Sue Todd, Cindy Whitman. This is just more than an ordi- nary club, it is a service or- ganization. Its members are dedicated to helping others, and they are kept quite busy in their task. This year's Girls' Service Club members collect- ed food from the students at school and at games for dis- tribution to the needy at Christmas. They decorated the school at each holiday, graded papers for teachers, sponsored many projects, and acted as ushers at school functions. Fulfilling work was this club's greatest benefit. Cougar Cadettes — A unit of precision Corps! Dress right, dress! This marks the begin- ning of every Cougar Cadette meeting on Wednes- day nights. The cadettes have approximately forty girls in the club now, under the supervision of majorettes Linda Meyers and Terry Moore, and director Mr. Blaine Gamble. The corps is made up of three segments: the color guard, which consists of two rifles and three flags, the rifle corps, and a corps of eight squads with three to four girls in each squad. The Cougar Cadettes, formerly known as the Tigerettes, have been going to the Spectacle of Music at Milwaukee, Wisconsin for about seven years. Besides Milwaukee this year, they attended die State Indoor Contest at Zionsville, Indiana. Performances by Cougar Cadettes made half-times special. Getting ready for the show. Pretty maids all in a row. Linda Anders Kim Moore Brenda Baughman Terry Moore Vicki Biggerstaff Debbie Ness Mallory Brewer Debbie Nixon Sue Bunton Cheryl Oliver Sally Cashmcr Lynn Peterson Sue Deutscher Roberta Scott Kathy Flitter Belinda Sebasty Vicki Cadacz Jody Seniff Diane Garoutte Cari Shirley Pat Corny Debbie Shock Mary Hill Sally Simpson Cindy Huston Debra Spaid Kathy John Teri Toth Nancy Jones Marsha Truex June Littcll Debbie Tuesburg Cindy Marlin Denise Vanslager Pam Martz Carol Wagner Debbie Merley Sandy Wagner Linda Meyers Linda Wolfe Diane Mills Linda Wojciechowski The presentation of the colors opens every game. 72 BOTTOM ROW: Larry Dodd, Glen Woodle, Judy Horvath, Cheryl McEathron, Gail McPherson, Cindy Andrysiak, Vicky Volstorf, Jan Anderson. SECOND ROW: Chris Kulusa, Sandy Krout, Mary Van Wanzcclc, Terry Kelley, Karen DePoy, Beth Woolsey, Marc Pfieffer, Jill Anderson. THIRD ROW: Brooke Wolfe, Bob Matta sits, John White, Charlie Evans, Leon Myers, Shirley Carr, Marcella Anderson, Jean Monroe. TOP ROW: Dennis Whitman, Bob Beck, Richard Green, Phil Faulstick, Bob Simon, Jackson Weir, Rick Gesse. Freshmen Band trial period. This year the concept of an all-Freshman band was finally realized. By joining this band, tal- ented Freshmen could try out their musical potential before entering the ultimate test of the Symphonic Band where older students constantly compete for Chairs . Although the Freshmen band performs alone at concerts, it does unite with the Symphonic Band during marching sea- son. Thus, the Freshmen band serves its purpose by training hopeful musicians and allowing them to diversify by joining the pep band or the marching band. The prodigious Pep Band lives up to its name. The constant practice and determination which are necessary in making a good marching band are rewarded by a well- received half-time show. 73 BACK: Nancy Houk, Business Manager; Frank Hostetler, Advertising Manager. FRONT: Lorea Heise, Co-Editor; Wendy Jones, Co-Editor; Carol Wagner, As- sistant Editor. Mr. Haag, will you please go back to your room with that blasted camera? A yearbook is a product of hard-work, skill, and devotion Deciding which picture best tells the story or. . .deciding how best to tell the story with words - both take time and effort. The look of concentration. Making a yearbook is perhaps the hardest but most fulfilling job a student can undertake. It means long hours spent in hard work while everyone else is at the beach, but it also means laughter and screams such as Lorea, those captions are terrible! We’ll use them of course. This year's staff was plagued by a scarcity of work- ers and an abundance of complaints such as, When's the yearbook coming out this time? On an average, from a student body composed of some eight hundred persons, maybe four or five students showed up to work after school. Despite these obstacles,the staff mixed fun and toil to create a yearbook to be proud of. Thank goodness it’s finished! FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Debbie Nixon, Linda Wolfe, Betsy Walt, Cheryl Cox. SECOND ROW: Sue Scyfried, Debbie Adnson. THIRD ROW: Sue Deutscher, Debbie Watnick, Sandy Wagner, Pam Oberholtzer. Pam lent her invaluable skill as the only good typist on the staff. Yeah, Pam! 75 The band The '71 marching band attained new heights of skill last summer under its brand new leader, Mr. George Steele. LaPorte's 4th of July parade presented the Marching Cougars with a First Trophy in Division 2 and they placed 3rd in Michigan City's summer parade. The Mar- ching Cougars were also invited to participate in Indiana State University's Homecoming Parade, and were forced to leave at 12:30 a.m. that morning in order to get to ISU by parade time. Marching season was climaxed by the district contest at Fort Wayne when NP pre- FIRST ROW: Michele Pfeiffer, Jeanine Wilcox, Cathy Weiser, Brenda Anders, Barb Meyers, Sharon Anderson, Linda Wolfe, Debbie Wrobleski, Becky Nordahl, Janet DePoy, Ruth Hans. SECOND ROW: Debbie Wat- nick, Vince Bolscga, Mary Countryman, Dave Manges, Mark Stevens, Rich Patty, Debbie Cross, Randy Rudecki, Julie Barnhart, Tina Young, Tim Porter, Sue Wincy, THIRD ROW: Mary McGawn, Carla Huencke, Tim - Our Fearless Leader. marches on sented a blues rock theme and an effective all- band glove routine to the tune of Showcase for Band . Concert band consists of two separate groups of musicians: the B or Freshmen Band, and the A Band, the Upperclassmen. Several concerts during the winter provided excellent music of every aspect for everyone. Each student in band was musically enriched by this past year's efforts. An added enjoyment to the half-time performance. Tedious night performances established perfection. Betty Wyatt, Julie Zielinski, Kathy Moffett, Fred Kaminski, Jeff Kent, Nancy Small, Sue Manges, Tim Ludwig, Eric Fritzen, Dennis Kime, Charles Conjalka, Tom Monroe, Bob Watkins, Paul Horvath, Dan Evans, Terry Garroute, Doran Samys, Dave Burjus, Ken Buss. FOURTH ROW: Mark Litza, James Fonte, Dale Belsaas, Earl Schimmell, Kevin Kaplon, Jim Wojciechowski, Linda Hardiman, Larry Dolph, Bill Brooks. Flag Girls enthusiastically lead band at the last football game. Sopranoes A-Cappella Altos A-Cappella Tenors Getting ready for a concert is a hectic affiar. Choir — blending talent and technique Initiating her first year here as choir director, Mrs. Dickie sought to create a unified and skilled choral department. The concert choir, composed mainly of Freshmen and Sophomores, was mostly concerned with acquainting itself with music techniques such as timing, ryhthym, pitch, and blend. The A-Cappella choir strove to live up to its name by singing without accompaniment at concerts. This practice is difficult indeed, for each member must maintain his pitch perfectly and without assistance. By performing at con- certs, various school functions, and in the school musical, both choirs developed their teachings into a vibrant and beautiful reality. Mrs. Dickie Concert choir sings Raindrops Keep Failin' On My Head. Jem- Starks, Rich Schiele, John Small, Marvin Podemski, John Elkins, Dean Tuesberg, Dale Gilchrist. The best way to decide if you really want your career or not is to actually participate in it. These enterprising Seniors decided to quit just thinking and get down to some real action. The experiences of the cadet teachers have satis- fied their thirst for knowledge about teaching. Being Seniors, they certainly all knew about taught, but now through their cadet teachings they also realize the teachers side of education. The boys who participated in vocational training in Michigan City also gained valuable experience. By actually working with electronics and engin- eering, each could gain a deeper outlook on their future career choice. Dennis Simpson, Bernard Miller, Roger Jones, Ken Sikorski. Students prepare for the future Steve Lenig taught Jr. High science, Tina Loucks taught Jr. High Special Educa- tion, Dave Calhoun taught Kindergarten, Terry Flitter taught fourth grade, Pam Oberholtzer taught Jr. High Special Education, and Jane Briskey taught Elementary Special Education. The excitement of performance causes each couple to become more united and special. Numerous engagements inspir- ed this with-it group of ten couples to produce the best music ever in NP's history. A big first was an all-weekend tour to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where their hard work was ac- knowledged with appreciation and spirit. Accented by their wild pantdresses and jump- suits, Swing Choir obtained new professional status in'72, but only through the enthusistic response of its talented twenty. Swing Choir moves with the times The accompanists, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Rudecki, Dave Manges, Earl Schimmel, and Ken Abbott, all lend that extra touch to the effect. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Greg Hofcr, Sue Winey, Dave Tincher, Beth Belt, Jill Joslin, Jeff Ness, Maigo Bryant, Dan Evans, Kathy Ross, Tom Kempf, Sonia Dzialak. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marcy Dittmar, Mike Hauser, Bill Brooks, Deb Stone, Mary Rudecki on piano, Dale Belsaas on drums, Mrs. Dicki, Becky Sutton, Paul Zahl, Pat Winter, Margo Dahne, Dave Calhoun. 'VvJv-''' . 111® akrs Mss iSiPliiil student life You are caught in the time of a special memory, a moment unexpected which has no reason nor rhyme, but is its own sweet reason for being. Conversation, jokes, and songs highlight this show. Natural High Two stage-struck teens get their first look at the bright lights. An experiment in free creativity Jill and Marcy lead the dancers. A new type of musical bloomed at New Prairie this year. Departing from the usual sentimental Roger and Hammer stein type show Mrs. Dickey, in her first year here, produced a folk-rock musical Natural High. Natural High is a musical dealing with religion and how it can offer at least some answers to today's mixed-up youth. The theme was com- plemented by the with it quality of its music, die ab- scence of props, and the natural clothes that the cast wore. Instead of artificial costuming, everyone just wore bluejeans, dresses, hot pants, or whatever else they felt comfortable in. Natural High was an ex- perience for all. For once, kids were allowed to generate their own special kind of en- thusiasm into the kinds of songs and dances they know Varied expressions reflect differing opinions. best, and they could com- municate a message thru their own natural means of expression. The six minor leads: ABOVE; Greg Hofer, Dave Cal houn. CENTER; Shirley O'Laughlin, Dave Tinchcr, Patty Garoutte, Bill Brooks. BELOW; Becky Sutton, Margo Dahne. The success of a show depends upon hard work as well as talent. The tight Cougar defense strengthened our game. Marcy, as the '72 football Homecom- ing Queen, receives the traditional roses and smiles. The strain of excitement and worry releases itself in joy at each other's company. A Homecoming game is always the most exciting and antici- pated game of the season, and this year's was no exception. Planning for the elaborate affair began weeks earlier as Queen candidates were nominated and each class started work on the individual floats, excitement grew during the Pep Rallys and bonfire, and it finally exploded on the night of the game against Laville. The Seniors won the float competition with the theme Keep it Clean! Flush ’Em! , and at halftime, Marcy Kern was crowned as the proud Queen. The game itself was characterized by screams of joy and anticipation. Homecom- ing was, as usual, a memorable night. Last minue instructions from Coach Mirer. LEFT TO RIGHT: Freshman Cindy Huston, Junior Peggy Wood, Marcy Kern, Linda Meyers, Debbie Vamak, Sophomore Diane Garoutte. Tough action and hard-earned points were typical of the Homecom- ing game. The Cougars size up the opposition. Football Homecoming '72 is memorable Linda Meyers, 1st runner-up, and Debbie Vamak, 2nd runner-up, preside as the Queen's court. An enthusiastic pep rally and bonfire sparked the team on to fight. The ordeal and honor of being a candidate. 87 Mike wasn't as pret- ty as the cheerlead- ers, but his Senior Skit as the pep ses- sion added much to the famed Cougar Spirit. The Candidates, LEFT TO RIGHT: Debbie Zakrewski, Wendy Jones, Sue Todd. Gail Shock, Marcy Ditt- mar, Sue Winey, Sheila Huston, Penny Pumroy. Mike, presentation emcee. Basketball Homecoming was an exciting occasion designed to relate to Each club decorated a sec- j tion of the school to demon- 0 70f 7 CTlInnYll strate their Cougar spirit. CVC1 V 3 I U UC1 11 Cheers from even the small- est fans were appreciated. In her foie as Cupid, Maya raised hilarity and excitement at a pep session. A determined Cougar. The Candidates, LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat Lachowin, Julie Morrie, Carol Wagner, Sue Bennitt, Vicki Gadacz, Linda Wolfe, Char Van Schoyck, Sue Dcutschcr. The Student Council took over the difficult job of planning Homecoming this year. Each club was designated areas of the school to decorate and were judged accordingly. Graphic Arts theme, Get it All Together was declared the winner in the contest. A formal presentation was held on February 11 to present the candidates to the student body. At the halftime of the exciting Jim- town varsity game, Char Van Schoyck was crown- ed Queen and her court was selected as Sue Bennitt, 4th runner-up; Vicki Gadacz, 3rd runner- up; Julie Morrie, 2nd runner-up; Pat Lachowin, 1st runner-up. 89 Surrounded by overwhelming joy. Homecoming Queens Marcy Kern Football Queen Charlene Van Schoyck Basketball Queen 90 New Prairie students and faculty members with Senator Birch Bayh Students tour D.C. November means cold winds and during Teacher's Institute, the Herald-Argus sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C. Lucky underclassmen were also allowed in on the fun in May. On this excursion. Senator Birch Bayh was present and met the students. In May, a group of NPHS students also went to Washington, D. C. Students visited the massively beautiful Capital building, the White House, and various monuments and memorials and other historical sights. All who went on the trip were impressed by the sights. And of course, the annual amount of fun was enjoyed by every participant of the journey as they visited the scat of the U.S. government- visi- bly representative of America's ideals. The seniors were invested with a sense of awe and beauty at the sight of this most beautiful city. 91 That blasted Frosh team can never remember the home basket! Eggs. bread, pantyhose. Oops! Wrong list! 92 Ahhh. . . It finally happened. My whole class has fallen asleep. We always knew Mr. Noel had something up his sleeve. Hey, who put a Playboy centerfold in my Natural High score ? Two with heavy responsibilities. Spanish means party time. A real smoothie snazzie. mmm .y.'fry-St -2� '-'.-■I Wm y'y•-■-■■ «111 4gv; teiSl | teii Si§«i 11 H W0M r%- zj ; K ii vv -:• x-v. H it� sports Leaving your private world To become special in a group Strength of bodies And of spirit Making a team victorious by your togetherness. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Steve Lenig, Ken Strope, Tim Walz, John Antonucci, Mike Engel, Jay Gilpin, Don Toth, Larry Shcad, Bob DeNeve. SECOND ROW: Coach Mirers, Steve Markley, Henry Doane, Jim Levar, Fred Kaminski, Don Hoover, Joe Pav- olka, Assistant Coach Kaufman, Assistant Coach Trosper. THIRD ROW: Paul Troxell, Dave Nickerson, Monty Scott, Ben Perkins, Dan Malicki, Bob Deer, Kenny Jones, Terry Garouttc. FOURTH ROW: Paul Zahl, Doran Samys, Craig Brown, Jeff Kent, Dave Akin, Mike Dailey, Jerry Colanesc. FIFTH ROW: Mike Lenig, Dave Burkus, Brad Starks, Bruce Stoner, Jim Gadacz, Pat Keen, Jim Fischer. SIXTH ROW: Terry Stockton, Kent Bcalor, Scott Oberholtzer, Gary Curless, Bob Smith, Jeff Wiggins, Mike Miller. Get the ball! Hurried conferences with the Coaches arc helt to dis- cuss game strategy. Fierce instructions bolster team spirit and determination. This common apparatus of football is often unseen but vital. Football 1971-1972 NP OPP LaPorte 0 24 SB Clay 20 13 Knox 8 6 Fairfield 44 12 LaVille 20 21 John Glenn 50 8 Jimtown 7 6 North Liberty 41 0 Goshen 21 2 Concord 35 6 This was billed as the Year of the Rebuilding , but New Prairie's energetic new coaching staff which consists of Coach Mirers and his two assis- tant coaches, Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Trosper, combined the eagerness of the Cougar gridders with skill to put together a thrilling 8-2 winning season. Despite an understandable defeat at the hands of LaPorte, the Cougar team came right back with a big second-half win over its arch rival, Clay. Then a recovered fumble and a wrong way run gave New Prairie a big edge over Knox, and the Cougar's next game with Fairfield proved just as beneficial. A tense game with LaVille ensued, but the Cougar's winning streak deserted them at the last moment. The Lancers won by only a slim 21-20 margin. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mike Lcnig, Bruce Stoner, Brad Starks, Gary Curless, Mike Dailey, Jeff Kent, Dave Akin, Bob Smith, Dave Burkus. SECOND ROW: Jeff Neuman, Allan Lake, Pat Kane, Rich Parry, Jim Fisher, Doran Samys, Jim Gadacz, Scott Oberholtzer. THIRD ROW: Phil Jankowski, Dennis Simpson, Rich Renfro, Dan Evans, Rex Eckert, Rod Olivers, Leon Meyers. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Trosper, Lowell Clark, Rob Zelasko, Dan Gilpin, Tim Gourley, Jay Loucks. Coach Mirers impressed his own efficiency upon the team. Cougar spirit was boistered by a winning season Injuries seem an almost inevitable aspect of football. Fairfield proved just as beneficient. A tense game with La Ville ensued, but the Cougars winning streak de- serted them at the last mo- ment. The Lancers won by only a slim 21-20 margin. A school record for the most points scored in one game was established in the Cou- gar's 50-8 win over John Glenn. Jay Gilpin, Jim Gad- acz, and Paul Zahl all scored a pair of touchdowns on a wide assortment of offensive maneuvers. An astounding winning season for NP en- sued. Mike Engel and Larry Shead led the Cougars in de- stroying Jimtown’s hopes for a successfull homecoming game, and the team scored early and often against the outmatched North Liberty Shamrocks. In a successful season, it is difficult to find a highlight” of the season, but the Goshen game has to qualify closely. Goshen wanted this game, and they came to play hard, but the Cougars administered a sound 21-2 lesson in funda- mental football. With NP's win over Concord, the Cou- gars garnered a well-de- served reputation as a win- ning team to be contended with. This was billed as the Year of Rebuilding , but New Prairie's energetic new coaching staff which consists of Coach Mirers and his two assistant coaches, Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Trosper, combined the eagerness of the Cougar gridders with skill to put together a thrill- ing 8-2 winning season. De- spite an understandable de- feat at the hands of LaPorte, the Cougar team came right back with a big second-half win over its arch rival, Clay. A recovered fumble and a wrong way run gave NP a big edge over Knox, and the Cougars next game with Mr. Mathews' announcing add- ed thrilling impact. B-Team Football 1972 NP OPP John Glenn 26 0 Northridge 20 0 Goshen 0 42 LaVille 16 14 North Liberty 0 20 Knox 52 0 M. C. Elston 26 22 M. C. Rogers 0 41 er of outstanding players that gave much support to the total team. Seniors iding the Cougars to a successful grid season. letter man, was the sole performer on the All-Area squad to be named to aits; and he was named to the Northern State Conference All-Star team for also led the team in tackles for the third straight year. ghted Cbugar fans with his nifty footwork while picking the defense to pieces. His sed Conference coaches, who named him All-NSC too. ft V. ,A . ut the pass back in Cougar power. His deft passes and coolness under fire sparked rensivi nucei was credited with keying the offense. His consistent blocking helped add versatility would stalk enerr . ball carriers and slam them to the ground before they could turn the Senior Kenny Strope seemed to sense when the next play was coming. Hsfjjp blockers a really hard time. || ■ Senior Jim Levar recovered Senior Steve Lenig was a hard-nosed guard who provide they needed solid down-field blocking. carried out assignments to perfection, service for Cougar ball carriers when a troublesome knee in Senior Joe Pavolka enjoyed his role on the suicide squa Senior Fred Kaminski was a handy one to have availabl be moved himself. ie in all the action. st. He could move but would not Senior Don Hoover was ano coaches and the team. jormer at tackle e dedication to the game inspired both perfect two-point conversion Senior Henry Doane was working up the board to a st, injury wiped him out. guard assignment. However, a non-football These valuable Seniors constituted the backbone of the NP Cougar Football Team, Tankers show youth, but lack experience FIRST ROW: Bruce Stoner, Alan Cowham, Tim Neff, Dave Burk us, Bill Vamak, Dennis Whitman. SECOND ROW: Jeff Beyer, Terry Garoutte, Coach Poe, Eric Fritzen, Rex Eckert. THIRD ROW: Rob Pravccck, Bob Cenkush, Mark Pfieffcr. Tank Talk Under the determined leadership of Mrs. Cleo Poe, the Cougar swimming team set a definite goal for itself this coming season. Dave Burkus, one of the more outstanding tankers, captured first against the Maroons by winning the 400 yard freestyle. Terry Garoutte also picked up a blue ribbon in the 100 yard breast stroke. The well-bal- anced 400 yard free style team of Bob Cenkush, Paul Fernald, Bruce Stoner, and Dave Burkus won a first for New Prairie in their specialty. Coach Poe pointed out that there is but one Senior on the squad and only three Jun- iors. There are six returning lettermen, so despite the season’s record of fifteen losses to one win, die future looks good for the tankers. Experience can mend all deficiencies. 100 FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Tolmen, Scott Oberholtzer, Ken Shead, Jim Gadacz, Rob Zclasko, Mark Adnson. SECOND ROW: Jeff Neuman, John White, Leon Meyers, Dan Gilpin, Coach Floyd Trosper. THIRD ROW: Jim Fisher, Brad Morrie, Bill Cud- deback, Curt Swank, Richard Green, Jim Bunton. Frosh Team total up 14-4 record Frosh Basketball 1972 NP OPP Westville 48 23 Oregon-Davis 38 29 North Liberty 52 38 LaLumiere 58 32 South Central 44 36 M.C. Elston 40 46 Mish. Marion 36 30 John Glen 42 36 Westville 42 30 LaVille 38 35 North Liberty 49 40 Marquette 51 38 South Central 44 48 Knox 46 32 LP Kessling 32 40 River Valley 46 39 M.C. Kruger 48 54 John Glenn 2 0 Congratulations, to Coach Kauffman and his hus- tling B-team on their hard-fought Bi-County championship. The whole school was proud of them and the beautiful trophy they brought home. Our over zealous cheer block was disqualified from the cheering competition because they streamed onto the court after our thrilling two- point come-from-behind victory over the Breman Lions. We don’t blame them. Perhaps this en- thusiasm was good for more than two points. Five records were broken and one tied in the tournament. A marvelous season indeed for such a young team. B-Teamers make it with skill and spirit B-Team Basketball 1972 NP OPP MC Rogers 45 48 Mish. Marion 47 43 John Glenn 55 46 Fairfield 51 52 River Valley 47 37 LaVille 29 27 SB St. Joe 29 49 South Central 37 42 MC Marquette 44 33 Oregon Davis 61 38 North Judson 64 34 SB Jackson 48 38 Knox 60 52 LaVille 36 34 John Glenn 50 38 102 Paul tips 2 points for tiie Cougars. CO-CAPTAINS: Larry Boyts and Bob Dcutscher SPECIAL AWARDS Most Valuable - Matty Bush and Bob Deutscher Sportsmanship - Larry Boyts Rebounding - Larry Boyts Assists - Jay Gilpin Field Goal % - Mike Wilcox Free Throw Vo - Matty Bush Jeff gets in good rebound position. Matty looks for an outlet. For the moment, Cougars are out- positioned. Larry jockeys for position. Varsity Basketball 1972 NP OPP NP OPP MC Rogers 77 82 SB Jackson 77 83 Mish. Marion 41 66 Knox 62 72 John Glenn 74 73 Breman 69 67 Fairfield 57 61 La Ville 54 52 River Valley 60 62 John Glenn 60 62 La Ville 53 58 North Liberty 80 52 St. Joe 57 82 Breman 88 86 South Central 75 65 SB Clay 69 87 Oregon Davis 72 50 Jim town 66 57 Marquette 58 62 Concord 64 7C North Judson 54 76 LaPorte 69 94 103 KNEELING: Larry Shcad, Jeff Schroeder, Don Hoover, assistant manager; Mr. Starks, Coach; Jay Gilpin, Matt Bush. STANDING: Larry Boyts, co-captain; Bob Deutschcr, co-captain, Steve Coorcman, Jeff Paul, Doug Schmeltz, Dan Malicki, Craig Brown. The 1971-72 Cougar basketball squad battled through a season marked by adversity and re- markably able playing. Although plagued by a multiplicity of illnesses and injuries, the team worked together to fill vacancies, adjust to new assignments, and generally attempt to make their plays more workable. Head mentor, John Starks, made his debut this year as the Cougar coach. Under his skilled direction, the high point of the season occurred at the team's play during the Bi-County Tourna- ment. Despite very fine basketball, however, the Cougars were edged by John Glenn in the Championship game, 62-60. This was the first appearance by a Cougar Squad in the champion- ship game. High jump shots lent much to the excitement of Cougar fans. Tense moments such as this make up a good basketball game. The varsity squad played in championship game The feeling of the coaches and fans at the sea- sons' end was one of satisfaction that a great group of boys had done an excellent job under extreme adversity. The underclassmen and the squad are looking forward to next season when some of the close losses will be turned around in favor of the Cougars. Get that rebound! Every Cougar player must remember anxious moments spent on the bench watching the game and hoping for victory. KNEELING: Mr. Kaufman, Coach; Rick Hall, Ray Barnes, Don Hertzbuig. STANDING: Mike Lenig, Paul Zahl, Rod Swank, Steve Kindig, Tim Ludwig, Joe Laurcys, Phil Jankowski, Greg Hofer. KNEELING: Tim Marker, Greg Hofcr, Steve Cooreman, Larry Boyts, Mark Adnson. STANDING: Bryan Behrens, Steve Dickie, Coach Rheinheimer, Dave Manges, Rick Hall. Netters finish at 5-6 Tennis 1972 Penn NP 4 OPP 3 Plymouth 3 4 La Ville 5 2 LaSalle 7 0 Breman 0 7 MC Rogers 3 4 Concord 0 7 Jimtown 2 5 LaVille 4 3 SB Riley 1 6 Penn 5 2 This year's tennis team demonstrated its enthu- siasm and skill with a fine record of hard-fought wins and losses. Even the fact that they did not have a standard court available failed to dampen their spirit. Playing twice as many games as last year, this active sport held its own in competition. Although three of the team's nine valuable mem- bers will have graduated by next season, it is generally hoped that the rest of the team can maintain the standards set by past predecessors. A lazy consultation before the match. FIRST ROW: Randy Gourley, Richard Van Schoyck, Dave Banaszak, Jim Oliver, Rod Oliver, John Saylor, Warren Tipton. SECOND ROW: Tim Gourley, Wendell Miller, Chuck Phillippe, Steve Lcnig, Pat Kane, Dean Tuesburg. THIRD ROW: Don Kane, Coach, John Antonucci, Ben Perkins, Don Toth, Allan Lake, Mike Ekovich, Rick Kline, Mike Engel, Dale Carr, Tim Walz, Ron Toth, Sid Meyers, Randy Kline, Willard Cites. Coach Don Kane was quite pleased with the record turnout of candidates this year for his grappling team. This enabled him to field both a varsity and B team and thus gave more boys experience throughout the year. Nine lettermen returned for action this season. They included Wendell Miller, 107 weight class, Jim Oliver, 126, Dean Thesburg, 119, Dave Banaszak, 119, Don Toth, 145, Ron Toth, 132, Mike Engel, 155, Jerry Colanese, 145, and Steve Lenig, 167. The point system has been altered a bit this year. Six team points must be earned for a pin, in- stead of five, and four team points may be earned for a decision when the difference in match scores is ten or more points. Grapplcrs ready for mat action. Wrestling 1971-1972 NP OPP Knox 40 21 Concord 5 47 Fairfield 31 21 Mich. City Elston 27 22 LaVille 20 30 North Liberty 25 32 Saint Joe 14 38 John Glenn 47 8 Mich. City Rogers 11 39 Clay 0 63 Marian 12 48 Jimtown 32 24 LaLumiere 17 39 LaPorte 8 47 FIRST ROW: Mike F.ngle, John Antonucci, Don Toth, Dave Manges, Bruce Harber, Louie Zelasko, Ken Buss, Jim Levar, Brent Miller, Larry Boyts. SECOND ROW: Richard VanSchoyck, Gary Oliver, Bob Smith, Scott Oberholtzer, Ken Voyles, Terry Garoutte, Dave Ander- son, Dave Burkus, Jeff Beyer, Jim Gadacz, Don Hammond, John Saylor, Steve Moore, Sid Meyers, Coach Gamble. THIRD ROW: Steve Olson, Dennis Kimes, Rod Swenk, Sam Langford, Paul Troxell, Paul Fernald, Jeff Kent, Kenny Jones, Frank Hartman, Kerry Holler, Bob Pravecek, Dale Belsaas. Track offers a variety of interests, from pole- vaulting to shot-putting. Tracksters fulfilled hopes for good season Weather permitting, the New Prairie track team estab- lished a powerful’reputation by winning some important meets this year. Fourteen returning lettermen initially bolstered the hopes of Coach Gamble as he headed into the new season. Led by captains Mike Engel and Bruce Harber, other veteran Seniors were: Dave Manges, Ken Buss, Louie Zelasko, Larry Boyts, Ron Toth and Brent Miller. Besides setting a winning season of 8-6, trackster Bob Pravecek broke the 880 conference record, one of the oldest records in the NSC. New Prairie also came in 7th in the Goshen Relays with 29 points in their favor. Senior Mike Engel was voted most valuable player. i08 Track 1972 NP OPP South Central 88 29 SB Clay 54 53 Concord 41 La Ville 36 1 2 72 1 2 Westville 69 49 North Liberty 74 44 Jimtown 67 2 3 30 1 3 John Glenn 91 27 Goshen Relay 7th 29 pts. Fairfield 54 64 Chesterton 35 83 Marion 52 66 SB Riley 42 75 LaSalle 78 90 MC Marauette 92 26 On your mark; get set; GO! ! ! Please Bob, not in front of the camera! Cross ■ Individual initiative and skill are essential parts of Country team had promising season Coach Gamble led his 1972 Cross Country team to one of their finest winning seasons this year with an eight-six record. Many promising members highlighted the team’s exploits. Such low-scorers as Sophomore Steve Duetscher, and Juniors Don Hammond, Jeff Beyer, and Dave Anderson garnered well- deserved praise as dependable and exceptional runners. Sen- iors graduating from die team are Louie Zelasko, Don Toth, Bruce Harber, Jim Kovas, Bob Duetscher, and Bob Lotter. Coach Gamble is looking forward to a very promising season next year, despite these very valuable losses. FIRST ROW: Coach Gamble, Louie Zelasko, Don Toth, Bruce Harber, Jim Kovas, Bob Deutscher, Bob Lotter, SECOND ROW: Steve Carr, John Saylor, Chester Fack, Steve Deutscher, Ken Shead, Jerry Firebaugh, Dave Anderson, Jeff Beyer, Don Hammond, Rod Swank. Coach Tolmen's Var- sity team had a fine 14-8 record. Consid- ering a tough sched- ule they put together a ten game winning streak and tied for the NSC title. The batting average trophy was won by Larry Shead with a . 392 total. He, Jay Gilpin, and Matty Bush were also se- lected to the NSC team. Matty Bush received the Most Im- proved Player Trophy with a record break- ing 27 RBI's. Jerry Colanese received the Sportsmanship Award. The B-team was com- posed entirely of Freshmen. One high- light of their 3 win-3 loss season was a 4-3 victory over LaPorte's rugged B-team. Varsity Team, KNEELING: Tim Gourley, Bob Calhoun, Larry Shead, Jay Gilpin, Jeff Schroeder, Jerry Colanese. STANDING: Coach Tolmcn, Greg Hofer, Mike Lenig, Rick Hall, Bruce Eastman, Paid Zahl, Matt Bush. Baseball 1972 VARSITY NP OPP South Central 5 2 LaPorte 3 4 Fairfield 11 1 Mish. Marion 3 1 John Glenn 2 6 SB St. Joe 1 3 Jimtown 3 13 MC Rogers 1 4 LaVille 9 8 MC Marquette 11 1 MC Marquette 7 1 Washington Twp. 16 0 LaPorte 2 9 Jimtown 4 6 Westville 8 2 B-TEAM NP OPP Westville 13 2 LaPorte 0 10 Gary West Side 15 5 LaPorte 4 3 North Liberty 3 1 MC Marquette 3 4 Oregon Davis 15 4 MC Marquette 7 9 Oregon Davis 14 1 LaLumiere 15 0 Jimtown 16 6 LaLumiere 14 0 La Ville 6 3 Goofin' around before the game. B-Team, KNEELING: Ken Shead, Mark Tolmen, Jim Bunton, Rob Zelasko, Randy Gour- ley, Kevin Kindig, Gary Curless. STANDING: Coach Tolmen, Dan Gilpin, Bob Snyder, Leon Meyers, Steve Deutscher, Charlie Evans, Pat Kane, Curt Swank. Baseball Team established fine record FIRST ROW, KNEELING: Mike Miller, Terry Stockton, Tim Marker, Mark Adnson, Pat Dennis, Tom Stockton. STANDING: Coach Starks. Rex Eckert, Kent Bcalor, Bob Deutscher, Bruce Peterson, Steve Bealor, Brad Morrie, Roland Eckman. Golfers compiled fantastic season The Golf team finished its exemplary season with the fantastic record of 9 wins over 1 loss. The team initiated its winning season by welcoming a new coach, Mr. Starks, under whose leadership the team prospered and grew. The team itself was divided this year by a specific qualifications system into a var- sity and a B-team. The B-team demonstrated its competition by maintaining a 6-0 season. As the golf team will be losing only 4 Seniors in the top ten, the team's prospects for next season are very favorable. Golf 1972 NP OPP North Liberty 151 183 Jimtown 157 165 Oregon Davis 158 203 Fairfield 159 182 MC Marquette 168 183 La Ville 168 180 John Glenn 153 164 Knox 162 181 Marion 152 153 MC Rogers 157 153 Gymnastics team, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jill Joslin, Tina Rydzinski, Mrs. Poe, Sponsor, Peggy Wood, Jill Schaefer. Gymnastics team enjoys success This year’s Gymnastics team might be low in number but they're mighty big in spirit. They have maintained an excep- tional record and plan to keep on winning. The Balance Beam, Free Exercise, Vaulting, and the Uneven Parallel Bars are the four events in which all the members compete. In each event there are 10 possible points. The participant is judged on the following aspects: diffi- culty, originality, composition, execution, amplitude, and gen- eral impression. This is the first year the girls in Gymnas- tics can earn varsity letters and sweaters. One must attain at least a third at every meet to get the sweater or letter. NP is one of the four schools in the state who have adopted this new concept. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Cindy Huston, Jody Seniff. MIDDLE: Linda Wojciechowski, Kim Zigler, Julie Saylor. TOP: Belinda Sebasty. These enthusiastic new faces heightened school spirit and led the Freshmen on to win the coveted Spirit Stick. Their unquench- able spirit led the Frosh team in a fan- tastic basketball sea- son, winning 9 out of 11 games in their 4-way tourney. By helping the Var- sity and B-team cheerleaders at Pep Sessions, they gained valuable experience and knowledge of in- tricate cheers that helped them create unique routines of their own. Extra energy was resource- fully used making posters to instill even more Fresh- men spirit. These bright gals, promise NP future fame and back our expectations with success and enthusiasm. Directing the enthused Freshmen into the school song. Cheerleading a combination of flair and spirit. 113 I FIRST ROW: Pat Miller, Char VanSchoyck, Terry Flitter. SECOND ROW: Patty Garoutte, Sue Bennitt, Janet Depoy. THIRD ROW: Marcy Dittmar. Char's famous determination. Patty- and Marcy cheer the guys on. The '72 Cheerleaders exhibit a special kind of spirit. A Cougar play wins a beam of approval from Sue. Pat and the Cougar spread enthusiasm. They provide an example of spirit for all. Smiling faces, good sportsmanship, and ever-faithful enthusiasm exemplify NP's Varsity and B-team cheerleaders. Their hours of practice show through as they per- form skillful routines at pep sessions and games. Not only the student body, but the guys on the team really appreciate the cheerleaders, for they provide an example of spirit for all. The pause that refreshes. The B-team cheerleaders fill the crowd with their unique spirit. Then They turn to watch the action themselves. FIRST ROW: Kathy Johns, Sue Manges. SECOND ROW: Diane Garoutte, Debbie Harber. THIRD ROW: Lancttc Cowley, Linda Smith. mm Siptfwiw WShvm WmmmM ■ 1 r‘ si N'V‘ M ■6V0- fciS - •.'. '. sSwrx — •— r r: . v, Hi mmSm ' . r. academics You soon discover that classes are desks, that books mean assignments, though there is joy in learning, and that time must be measured by how long the minute hand takes until the bell rings and you are free. Being the leaders of any group inevitably means facing both good and bad reactions from the governed, but Mr. Miller and Mr. Noel have so smoothly guided this school during the past three years that such op- position seems barely noticeable. For example, as Principal, Mr. Miller has unselfishly given of time and self to make this school a decent place in which to learn. Such dedication is apparent and appreciated. With leadership such as this. New Prairie can only prosper. Mr. Miller and Mr. Noel, Asst. Principal, discuss school problems. Amzie K. Miller, Principal, Dedicated leadership makes New Prairie outstanding What brave student has not quaked at tin's sight? Being an efficient Principal requires much time spent on paper work. 118 Walter Geese, Donald Major, Urban Zeigner, President; Leo Arvin, Superintendent; Paul Cooreman, Secretary; Harold Sel- lers, Vice President. Controlling school activities is probably the hardest and most misunderstood job. Few, if any, students understand the duties and re- sponsibilities of School Board Member. Act- ually, however, the Board consists of six men who meet every two weeks to discuss money, scheduling, co-ordination of outlying districts, and other related matters. These financial and policy-making decisions affect every' person in the New Prairie district, however indirectly. The School Board is a great unseen force on the student's life. The School Board makes decisions which affect every individual. The School Board discusses community education. Mr. Arvin, the Superintendent of the New Prairie schools. Dedicated to People 120 DEDICATED TO PEOPLE. To the beautiful spirit and essence which are the gift and heritage of all. To people like Mrs. Helen Heeter, who retired after teaching 15 years in the New Prairie district. To people like Mr. Raymond Reed, who died unexpectedly after many years as school librarian. To people like you... and me... and everyone. We are all together in tins family of man, and it is to this con- cept that the 1972 Prairie Life is dedicated. 121 Irvin Andrysiak Ted Zoph Maintenance — the silent but important minority Arlo Gourley Everyone takes meals and a clean school for granted, but there are people who must daily sweep the hall of NPHS, clean the windows, and prepare well-balanced meals for the student body. These people are important. Without their con- stant service, the school would soon lose its bright and polished atmosphere, and every student would be forced to be contented with a daily fare of sack lunches. The non-teach- ing staff is one of the most important working branches of school. Their work, which they perform diligently and well, is essential to the smooth-running and efficient operation of New Prairie High School. Patsy Claeys and Ruth Hennen Always another window to clean. Evelyn Ray The familiar Kitchen Krew Janice Swam Betty Schimmel Margaret Haverstock One of the most Mr. Thomas, although busy with the problems of the Miss Volkman instituted many benefits for the students such whole student body, took time out to help the in- as career day. dividual too. important working branches of school Mrs. Guptill, librarian, finds her time taken up by monot- onous but vital tasks. Mrs. Dodd was concerned with the huge amount Mrs. Runnels was always ready to help with of paper work a high school entails to keep on any announcements to be made, running. The professional staff of NP is essential to the well-being of its students. Their task includes all work insuring the smooth running and efficient op- eration of this high school. Their task is a thankless one. The counselors must advise and guide a large student body and assist each individual in making a career choice. The secretaries are kept constantly busy duplica- ting tests, keeping up with a heavy load of paperwork, and handling school records. The janitors must constantly repair, clean, sweep, and polish the school to keep it in condition. Each day the Kitchen Krew must prepare well-balanced meals for the student body. The Moose Goosers (basketball) - LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenny Strope, Greg Ness, Louie Zelasko, Fred Miller, Steve Markley, Dave Nickerson. Janet's Jivin' Juniors (basketball) - LEFT TO RIGHT: Bonnie Keehn, April Eskridge, Julie Schrieber, Beth Belt, Lynn Kelley, Janet DePoy. Boyts' Bunnies (volleyball) - Ken Buss, Mike Wilcox, Jim Kovas, Louie Zelasko, Larry Boyts, Tim Marker. McGaun's Marrauders (volleyball) - Sharon Anderson, Cari Shir- ley, Mary McCaun, Linda Bolinger. Intramural '72 Intramural sports provide a welcome opportunity for ev- eryone to participate, girls as well as guys. Everyone is given an equal chance to join in such games as volleyball and basketball. Held every Tuesday night, these games offer competition, compan- ionship, and an increased appreciation for sportsman- ship. Fifty started out to win the ping pong title this year, but the competition was soon narrowed down to three: Doug Kenfield, Jerry Colan- ese, and Tom Kempf. Jerry Colanese then successfully defended his title of Ping Pong Champion of '12. Ooh! Cheeseburgers in the lunch line! English — Bringing the written word to life ................................ DAVID MATTHEWS Understanding and caring BARBARA DEER WILLIAM HAZELTON MARY BRUMMITT Expression class means doing your own thing. New Prairie's English Department encompasses a wide range of interests and subject matter. Speech and Drama made a return appearance this year, under Miss Cortier's reign. Ex- pression class gained depth also under her direction as it diversified and matured in its second year. I think I've got a headache. Students always derive necessary knowledge and experience through the potpourri of En- glish subjects offered, and inevitably must benefit from the long hours spent identifying parts of speech, conjugating verbs, making public speechs, and writing term papers. Although only three years of English are re- quired, many conscientious seniors take English one more year to increase their knowledge and self-discipline. These real- izations help each student bring the written word tO life. English classes stress comprehension and learning. It The getting-reaquainted-on-the-first-day-of- school-scene. The mental absorption of history facts requires deep concentration. Social Studies Making world The Cold War is emphasized by a cold stare. RONALD COLBORNE frantic last-minute directions to the Seniors on May 1st saved a lot of embarrassment on May 2nd. the relevant The social studies department, made up of elective and required courses, consisted this year of world and United States history, gov- ernment, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, and world prob- lems. World history concentrated on the past historical occurances which eventually shaped society today, and U.S. history narrated the story of America. Psychology and sociology investigated the workings of the mind, and the impact on individual faces from society and his environment. Geo- graphy centered around the terrestrial complexion of the earth and the ef- fects nature plays on it. Government and economics sought to impart realis- tic and practical information to graduating seniors who would soon be in need of it. World problems studied such varied subjects as Communism, censor- ship, the Cold War, and in general gave its students a general knowledge of the world and its affairs. The purpose of each of these courses was to give the a more relevant picture of the world he would soon be facing. Wendy's candor in World Problems gains her the cen- ter of attention. HELEN HEETER GERARDO GONZALEZ Miss Wakeman, the French student teacher, assists two French filers who know the answer but find it easier to ask. ANA ARIAS DIMITRI GLOSS The dictionery in the back of the book proves to be an , ... ever-faithful help to each student. Lat,n 1 BusV and attentive minds. Spanish I - They try harder because they have to. The art of communication Bonjour! i Hola! Salute! Even though you may not parlez-vous francais, everyone knows these ever-familiar phrases for hello. The study of language is an interesting challenge which can lead to a better understanding of other countries. Through this experience, the student is also fa- miliarized with the customs and beliefs of other countries. Some language students are even for- tunate enough to participate in school-sponsored excursions to such countries as Mexico, Spain, and Italy. These trips cause romantic sounding places to come and alive and seem more real. Communication is perhaps the most important commodity a person can possess in today's fast- paced world, and becoming fluent in another lang- uage only furthers its purpose by bringing the world closer together. 131 Language's different effects on its students. Science Students are inevitably interested in them- selves and their surroundings. Science sat- isfies these interests by offering many courses that are far reaching in their chosen field such as Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and a new addition. Advanced Chemistry. Biology offers a complete study of life, and Chemistry expounds on the elements of nature, while Physics puts into use the laws of the universe. Each enhamces and increases the intellect of each student. When axe they going to grow, Mr. Calhoun? KEITH KAUFMAN The study of biology is heightened by such examples of the miracle of life. VS. the boys in Advanced Chemistry. A probe of life and elements RUTH LEMPKE Math is one of the most challenging and fascinating subjects offered. Through its study, a student may learn to apply such principles as logic and reason to his own daily life. The math department this year offered such courses as algebra, geometry, general math, and analytic geometry. These subjects con- stituted an important part of the students' curriculum, for a good understanding of math is imperative to other subjects, particularly the sciences. Concen- trating on fundamental mathematic principles and strengthening understanding of these - this was the function of math classes this year. The variety of courses offered at NPHS encouraged students to participate in this ever-growing science. Paying attention, whether fun or not, leads KATHERINE GALEY Math — a study in logic wh Constant erasing is a coi RUTH CROUCH Students can have ROBERT SCHWENK fun anywhere - even in algebra class. to a greater understanding in any subject. I'm sorry, Mrs. Crouch. I thought you'd like to see the picture of Dracula I made out of Roman Numerals. h perpetually searches for new answers n scene in math classes. Math is heads bent in concentration and the scratching of pencils. 135 The beat goes on Getting it Together Contest preparation requires skill and determination. Come on, Karen, things couldn't be that bad! Both the choir and the band, the two sections which comprise New Prairie's music department, were forced into rapid adjustments this year under two new directors. Mrs. Margaret Dickie, initiating her first year as choir director, chose to suprise and interest her students into cooperation by pro- ducing a successful rock-musical. Mr. George Steele faced an equally difficult task. He had to transform a bunch of unruly students into an efficient marching band. Rehearsals were long and hard, but successful half-time shows, and later, concerts were the rewarding results. Har- mony indeed pervaded the music department this year. MARGARET DICKIE GEORGE STEELE Randy and Vince: Two devoted Pep Band 136 Mrs. Dickie reigns over utter chaos. players. Miss Lykowski demonstrates her own talent. BARBARA LYKOWSKI Colorful displays such as this relieved the monotony of the halls. Goofing-off is an eternal practice among all students. Art is communication and fun Art classes provide an outlet for talent. Expression is worthless unless it is put to good use. This year's art department strove to create opportunities for its students to achieve practical goals with their own inborn skills. The students were allowed to create with clay sculptoring, painting, drawing, collages, and many even designed rugs. All the activities totalled up to one ideal - allowing the student to ex- press himself. Art allows individual interests to surface. Concentration is a necessary facet for an artist. Industrial Arts provides Offering a potpourri of classes, Industrial Arts compels special skills and creativity. Woods, met- als, basic technical drawing, mechanical drawing, and graphic arts all provide students with practical skills helpful in everyone's life. In addition to learn- ing these skills, the students get a chance to apply them by repairing machinery. Through these cour- ses, some gain the desire to continue further schooling in occupations such as carpentry and electricity. Others gain appreciated knowledge that could get them a job. Sanding unfinished wood is tedious but necessary. useful knowledge Finished projects are indeed ■i And skills DOYLE DINKENS HARRY TOLMEN Cutting a board straight is an act of concentration. Much of the work in in- dustrial arts requires close attention to detail. Where's the gas pedal? things of beauty to their creators. Max Haag Wynelle Hughes Tim Moffit Jane, another clever Senior, patiently awaits instructions on how to cover her machine. Frank Zielinski Ed Hamilton Jill sets the example of an ideal secretary as she transcribes a letter using both skill and concentration. Business means planning for Can you believe no one is talking? practical the future Is Data Processing always this interesting, or is it just Kim? Whether college bound or vocationally orientated, NP's business courses have something for everyone. Basic typing skills and short- hand provide those seeking further education with invaluable security towards oncoming term papers and college lecture classes. Future secretaries and bookkeepers gain valuable knowledge and ex- perience through the many business classes offered. Office Lab, a two-hour daily course, presents hopeful secretaries with down-to- earth applicable experience designed to tatally represent an actual office. Data Processing also offers a computer introduction to those interested in this growing field. Whatever class they choose, students find that business always pro- vides practical planning for the future. Don't just stand there, type! closer and enjoy the pleasure of each others company. Mr. Campbell caught in the act. An individual is the sum total of his body and his mind. Health and Gym are necessary to the total person Physical education and health are two vital sub- jects which are eternally interrelating. One cannot exist without the other. The aim of health class is to acquaint the student with a fundamental knowledge and appreciation of his internal organs, muscles, cells, and body functions. Physical education classes allow each student the chance for individual ex- pression by participating in competitive games, modern dance, and exercise. Gym and health are therefore imperative be- cause each instills the student with an under- standing and respect for the basic life functions. 143 Individual effort is the factor that makes Home Ec a rewarding experience. .. The most vital task of making a home A Home Ec display exhibits taste as well as fashion. The Home Economics complex forms one of NP's most vital departments. By teaching girls the skills required for an efficient household, the depart- ment serves a practical need as well as a scholastic one. Various courses have been designed to satisfy both these needs. Family Living Class emphasizes the in- dividual and his role in such situations as marriage and common every-day life. Meal planning was taught and cli- maxed in three social dinners: Informal, Semi-formal, and Formal. Home Art class challenged the girls into more creative and practical design plans for their future dream houses. Training courses were also offered in cooking, serving, and home nursing. In general, the girls are taught the means for sol- ving many of the problems each will face as a future homemaker. All right, who put the bubble gum in the collection plate? Michael Sheets Donald Thomas Agriculture — Teaching farmers how to seed, cultivate, and harvest the Awards were presented at the FFA Banquet for outstanding achieve- ment in many special and diversi- fied fields. world's fields The whole world needs the farmer. He raises nearly all of its food. The agriculture department this year sought to acquaint and impress in- terested students with the impor- tance and complexity of this task. By giving the future farmers actual ex- perience with new and old farming techniques, conservation, horticul- ture, stock judging, vocational-ag mechanics, farm machinery man- agement, and crop science, the stu- dent was given a truly-rounded ex- perience. Further, besides regular classroom activities, each student was encouraged to join the FFA, thus participating in a thriving club which centered around ag. This caused many to branch out, discovering special talents in various fields. Ag was a living and working collection of classes which brought young farmers and their young ideas together. Pat was crowned the happy FFA Sweetheart. Mr. Thomas gave helpful and knowledgeable assistance. As with any other department, ag classes ranged from The proper handling and repair of farm machinery was stressed, just plain fun. Who said the GSC-ers were a bunch of old hags?! Friends, Romans, countrymen. Lend me your pants. Some of the ever-cnthusiastic yearbook staff, .no wonder it gets out so late every year. Those football players are so sexy. seniors The class of 72 will soon be leaving New Prairie and their fond memories” of high school behind them. Of course, some will leave with fonder memories than others. There are many people who are not look- ing back to their enriching and rewarding high school years, but are waiting to just get out for good. No matter what the attitudes about school are, everyone is looking forward to grad- uation. Sometimes the thought brings con- fusion, but all in all, it is a good feeling. The time that everyone has waited for is too near to imagine. In a few days it will be another memory and a major time in our lives will have come to an end. Now we have to do as every class before us has done. We have to look at the beginning and not the end. Norman Strcfling President, 1972 Senior Class Prom means many things to many people. To the Juniors, it is hard but rewarding work which even- tually becomes a creation of beauty. To the Seniors, it is a time to be close and enjoy themselves. This year’s prom Southern Comfort was no exception. The motif was that of a lovely southern plantation with swinging music provided by the Massachus- setts Assembly. Prom was a special time to be treasured long afterwards. Decorating for the prom is a job of many tasks. Southern Comfort a gala affair Linda Meyers and Larry Boyts, the 1972 Prom Queen and King with their royal court: Pat Lachowin, Karin Watkins, Jay Gilpin, and Ken Buss. Conversation with friends, showing off your date, and showing off yourself - all make prom fun. Prom means being close. The King and Queen dance slowly to the strains of Silhouettes on the Shade. But, Mr. Noel, I WAS invited! The less glamorous aspect of prom. A Senior Crew sleeps, waits, smiles. .. Diane receives her trophy. The pre-processional scene. The emotions were mixed as the various awards were presented for out- standing achievement. Well, this is it! After thirteen years of fun times and times not fun at all. The Exultant Senior. Qf meeting new people, of making new friends, and perhaps losing the old along the way, of spending long hours in study, or deciding to watch TV instead, of trying, or simply not trying -- we are finished. For those of us going on to college, graduation marks only the enter- ing of another school session to struggle through, but many of us are entering life instead. Good luck to us all. The Thoughtful Senior. The symbolic change-over of tassels. Camera flashes are inevitable as proud parents seek to capture the happy moment of graduation forever. The post-processional scene. The sad and happy last march as NPHS students. Our Commencement speaker, Doctor Richard Miller. We've Only Just Begun Senior Index ABBOTT, KEN-Choir, Swing Choir, Graphic Arts ANDERS, BRENDA-FTA, NHS Spanish, Band, Flag-girl, Yearbook, Intramurals ANTONUCCI, JOHN-Latin, Let- termen, NHS, TB League ARENDT, GREG BAKER, ROBERTA-OEA BECKHAM, LAUREL-Graphic Arts BENDIKS, RON-Lettermen, Spanish, Band, Dance Band, Intramurals BENNITT, MIKE-Spanish BLACKSTON, KAREN-FHA, Pep Club BLACKSTON, REBECCA-Spanish, Flag-girl, Cashier, Intra- murals, SC BOLSEGA, VINCE-Band, Pep Band, Intramurals, Spanish BOYTS, LARRY-Letter men, Spanish, Intramurals, Choir, Swing Choir BRADFIELD, KATHY-OEA, NHS, GSC, GAA, Pep Club, French, Intramurals BRISKEY, JANE-NHS, Cadet Teacher, Clockstoppers, Pep Club, Spanish, FTA, FHA, Cougar Cadette BROOKS, CECELIA-OEA, FHA BRYANT, MARGO-French, Choir, Swing Choir, Cougar Cadette, Yearbook, GSC, Cou- gar, Pep Club, Librarian BURROW, KAREN-FTA, Latin, Pep Club BUSS, KEN-Lettermen, NHS, Band, Pep and Dance Band CALHOUN, DAVE-Latin, NHS, Choir, Swing Choir, Librarian CARLSON, KIT-Lettermen CARR, DALE-FFA CLARK, VERNON COWHAM, DEBRA-GSC, OEA, Flag-girl, Pep Club, FHA, Office girl CROSS, DEBRA-OEA, NHS, Pep Club, Band, Dance Band, Latin CUDDEBACK, MARGY-Pep Club, FTA, GAA CZANDERNA, TED-Spanish DAHNE, MARGO-Frosh Cheer- leader, Yearbook, Band, Choir, Swing Choir, Flag-girl DAILEY, MICHELE-FTA, Pep Club, FHA, Yearbook, Span- ish, Latin DeNEVE, BOB-Lettermen DEUTSCHER, JEAN-Pep Club, GAA, French, Gymnastics, Intramurals DEUTSCHER, LORETTA-OEA, Pep Club, GAA, Choir DEUTSCHER, ROBERT-Spanish, Lettermen, Pep Club, SC DeWIT, ALLEN-FFA, Choir, Swing Choir, Pep Club, Letter- men, Spanish DOANE, HENRY-Pep Club, Let- termen, Graphic Arts DOVE, DEB-Cougar Cadettes, GAA DZIALAK, SONIA-Choir, Swing Choir, Cadet Teacher, FNA ELKINS, FERRIS ENGEL, MIKE-SC, Pep Club, Lettermen, French, Hi-Y FELTZ, MARCIA-Gymnastics, GAA FISCHER, MARK-FFA FISHER, JAN-Cougar Cadettes FLITTER, TERRY-FTA, NHS, Pep Club, Clockstopper, Year- book, French, Cheerleader, Cadet Teacher FOSTER, CAROL-Latin, SC, Pep Club, Clockstopper, Cheer- leader GADACZ, VICKI-Cougar Cad- ette, Graphic Arts, GAA, Gymnastics GALLOWAY, MARK-Lettermen, Pep Club, Spanish, Intra- tramurals. Choir GILCHRIST, DALE GILPIN, I AY-Lettermen GOINS, DIANA-Latin GOODMAN, DEBORA-Spanish, Choir, Guidance Girl, FHA CORNY, PAT-Cougar Cadette, Graphic Arts GOVERINSKI, MARIE-Librarian, Office Girl, FHA CUSSMAN, SHEILA-Choir, Latin HAHN, KATHY-FHA, Librarian, GAA, Yearbook HAMMOND, DOUG-Lettermen, Hi-Y HANSEN, TERRI-(Skaggs) GAA HARBER, BRUCE-Lettermen HARVILLE, KAREN-OEA HEISE, LOREA-Latin, NHS, Yearbook, Choir, FNA, GSC, Pep Club, French, Intramurals HERTZBERG, DAN-Lettermen, Spanish HOOVER, DON-Lettermen, Stu- dent Manager HORVATH, JUDY-OEA, Spanish, Intramurals HOSTETLER, FRANK-OEA, Yearbook, Spanish HOUK, NANCY-GSC, Yearbook, French, Spanish, Choir, Pep Club, Cougar Cadette, Libra- rian JANDRISOVITS, DAVE-AVA, Choir, Swing Choir, Latin JANKOWSKI, DIANE-Latin, Choir JONES, ROGER-Vocational Ed. JONES, WENDY-French, FTA, NHS, Yearbook, Pep Club, Choir, Band, Intramurals KAMINSKI, FRED-Lettermen, Band, Graphic Arts, Pep Club KEEN, PAM-SC, Cougar Cadette KELLER, CARL KELLY, KATHY-GSC, Choir KEMPF, TOM-Choir, Swing Choir, Spanish KERN, MARCY-Spanish, Cheer- leader, Intramurals KING, RON KOPKOWKI, BILL KOVAS, JAMES-Lettermen, Pep Club, Spanish KULWICKI, JEFF KURDEL, GAIL-FNA, Choir, Spanish, GSC LACHOWIN, PAT-FTA, FFA, Latin, Flag-girl, GSC, FNA, NHS, French LANGE, TOM-Pep Club, Graphic LAU, NORA- LAWSON, RICK- LENIG, STEVE-Lettermen, NHS 154 LEPLEY, LUCY-OEA, GAA, FTA, AVA LEVAR, JIM-Latin, Lettermen LITZA, VIRGINIA-FFA, Latin, Spanish LIVELSBERGER, MARY LOGAN, PAT-Choir LOTTER, BOB-Spanish, Letter- men, Choir LOUCKS, TINA-FTA, French, GSC, Pep Club, NHS, Band MACIAS, BERNARD, Graphic Arts MAJOR, DIANE MANGES, DAVE-Lettermen, Band, Dance Band, Choir MANN, STEVE-Latin MARKER, TIM-Lettermen, Spanish, Intramurals MARTIN, BOB MATTASITS, CHERI-Librarian MERLEY, DEBRA-Cougar Cadette, FHA MERRILL, JAY-OEA MEYERS, JULIA-Latin MEYERS, LINDA-GSC, Cougar Cadette, NHS, French, FHA MILLAR, DOUG-FFA MILLER, BRENT-Letterman MILLER, FRED-FFA MILLER, MIKEJEFF- MILLER, MIKE JOE-Lettermen, Intramurals MILLER, MIKE LYNN MILLER, PAM-Pep Club, FFA MILLER, PAT-NHS, Spanish, Pep Club, Cheerleader MOORE, TERRY-NHS, GSC, Cougar Cadette MURNANE, DEBBIE- McEATHRON, LEX-Choir NESS, GREG- NICKERSON, DEBBIE-Pep Club, Yearbook, FHA, Cashier NIXON, DEBBIE-Pep Club, Yearbook, FTA, GAA, Cougar Cadette OBERHOLTZER, PAM-NHS, Band, Dance Band, Gymnastics, Flag-girl, SC, French, FTA, Cadet Teacher, Yearbook, Intramurals, Office-girl O'LAUGH LIN, SHIRLEY-Pep Senior Index Club, FTA, Choir, Latin OLIVER, BRENDA-Intramurals OLIVER, JIM-Pep Club, Lettermen PAUL, JEFF-Lettermen, Choir, Swing Choir PIETROWSKI, MARY-Librarian PUMROY, PENNY-GSC, FTA, Pep Club PAVOLKA, JOE-Lettermen, Vocational Ed. ROSS, DAVE-AVA SAUERS, KIM-Spanish, Lettermen SCHIELE, RICH-Vocational Ed. SCHIMMEL, EARL-Band, Pep Band, AVA SCHMELTZ, DOUG-NHS, Lettermen SCHONING, ALICE-Librarian SCHWARK, SHERRI-GSC, Spanish SCOFIELD, GARY-FFA, AVA SHEAD, LARRY-Lettermen, Latin, Pep Club, Intramurals SHIELDS, SUE-GSC, NHS, Latin Intramurals SHOCK, GAIL-FTA, Pep Club, NHS, Yearbook, Flag-girl SIGLER, BOB-FFA SIKORSKI, FRED-FFA SKAGGS, JACKIE-Flag-girl, Spanish SMITH, MERRY-NHS, Spanish SOBECKI, PENNY- SPRIGGS, ELLEN-OEA STARK, MARCIA-OEA STARKS, MARK-Latin STEVENS, BEV- STROPE, KENNY-Graphic Arts, Lettermen STREFLING, NORMAN- STONE, TOMI-GSC, Pep Club, FTA, Latin, NHS, Intramurals STONE, DEB-Choir, Swing Choir, Flag-girl, Cheerleader, Span- ish, Intramurals SZILAGYI, CHUCK-FTA SZYNAL, BECKY TINCHER, DAVE-Choir, Swing Choir, Reporter TODD, SUE-Pep Club, French. GSC, FTA, Choir, NHS, In- tramurals TOTH, DON-Lettermen, FFA TOTH, RON-Lettermen, FFA TUESBURG, DEAN-Lettermen TRUEX, EARNEST-FFA, AVA UNRUE, DENISE-Latin, Office girl VanSCHOYCK, CHAR-NHS, French, Pep Club, Cheerleader, FTA, Flag-girl, Band, Clock- stopper, Intramurals VanSCHOYCK, CHERYL-Pep Club, Spanish, FTA, Intra- murals VARNAK, DEBBIE-Spanish VOGEL, GAIL VOGEL, KEITH WAGNER, CAROL-NHS, Pep Club, FTA, Yearbook, Cougar Cadette, GAA, Spanish WALZ, TIM-Lettermen, Band, Pep Club WATKINS, KARDM-Spanish, Flag- girl, Cashier, Intramurals WATKINS, BOB- WEBER, CINDY-FHA WEIR, JONAS- WHITMAN, CINDY-GSC, FTA, Spanish, Choir WICKHAM, MIKE-Spanish, French, Latin WILCOX, MIKE-Lettermen WILSON, EMMA WINEY, SUE-NHS, Band, Dance Band, Choir, Swing Choir, Intramurals WOODRUFF, DONNA WORDINGER, BRUCE WOZNIAK, TERRY-GSC, WROBLESKI, DIANE-Latin, Office-girl, NHS WROBLESKI, RICH-FFA ZAKRZEWSKI, DEBRA-Latin, Pep Club, FHA ZELASKO, LOUIE-Lettermen ZIELINSKI, JULIE-GSC, Band, Spanish, Pep Club, Cougar, NHS, Intramurals ZINSER, GRACE-FTA, Choir, French 155 ■B «1« ■ •.' • ■ lf|P S §3sj M-MyX M M mmm WMmm m$M «HE IpllSl ! ®3KM J ti(s.- jT. advertising 1 ..Vj • . 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In. 46552 New Carlisle Indiana 166 hi£ a. timer % time oJWii rs it 4s -a.£ii must gai Wendy Jones editors of the Prairie Life, find ourselve at the end of the year with many people e would like to thank the dedicated members of the staff who worked without com- would like to thank Tony Waruszewski who put up with our eccentricities. Thanks aag who offered some resistance to our young-minded ideas and our total disre- ances. ook is a work of love, and we both loved doyjg it. Thank you. Co-Editors Wendy Jones Lorea Heise