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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1974 volume:

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Mrs. Ray is honored by her co-workers, Collage: a cluster of fragments. 7th Collegiate Dictionary CONTENTS: Sports Clubs Participation Learning Underclassmen Seniors Advertising ce PETMAN RTCA NNT NALA LOMO L ELMS ANI BE A Pe Hise Many parts, each one unique in its own way, make up the collage known as New Prairie. Every action, every person, every speck of dust makes New Prairie different from every other place. People and their actions add the individuality--the spark of difference--that gives life to every- thing. _ Bits and pieces of i the world around us Fragments of events in the outside world dur- ing this school year include a war in the Mideast which caused a multitude of pro- blems with an embargo on oil being a serious one. On the homefront the oil embargo or Energy Crisis caused increased inflation and unemployment. A major government scandal brought about the resignations and firings of many top officials including Vice President Spiro Agnew. Several groups of political extremists used kidnaping to acquire notice and achieve their desired ends. Janitor Ted Zoph waves goodbye Jeff Kent crowns Homecoming Queen Kathy John. '73-'74 Coaches look for victory. Mr. Kamal aids a chemistry student with a problem, Drum majors B. Brooks and N, Small lead the band, Entrance decorations courtesy of the GSC. Mr. Miller from his open door, Empty hallways, unopened books, and blank paper are nothing until they reflect the personalities of the people who use them. People, working, leading, com- peting, winning, add the brightness and vivid color that makes New Prairie unique. Each person, no matter how in- significant he feels, is a basic part of that coloring. Being more than just a neutral shade of that coloring takes involvement in the events that happen. When a person is involved he is more than just a part of life; he is the vivid coloring that adds interest and variety to the whole pic- ture. 1 a) SS a 0 QOS LS 1 5 S Mid Gir= Cu es q oo = ol O°? enw w SEgeevs ecu. 9 SY S50 09 Boa hoe) Sos 0 2 at ev ses = = ee -Q Va0o0 oo koms a 2S =O == P= ere} — — SO 00—HnES NH SWS 3S oO oS got Sv efi esgurg Se I awops = ©) Ses else a?o= VOeE YW oS hn Sn OMe Ss Sos Wes MSS SB S S + any one Ecchi’ 7 eee aoe? Reeds 6 oF iiss ideas ldviiiedhoaeidhade een ee Oi | 2} o vistors 0) 7 | Lid DOWN ££) YaRDS TO GO) “ vm y ‘ | HOME! 7) SPORTS . eee ae on ona =a, S55. S00 Mirer’s men maintain winning season. eae -AQ- 172 ROW 1: M. LENIG, R. HALL, T. GOURLEY, B. STONER, D. AKIN, J. KENT, R. PARRY, M. SCOTT, F. BARTOSZEWICZ, G. PARRY, M. SCOTT, F. BARTOSZEWICZ, G. CURLESS, P, ZAHL, K. KINDIG, S. MEYERS ROW 2: T. CURLESS, M. WHITEMAN, A. WOLFE, E. SIPOTZ, J. ZOLMAN, K, SHERBUN, F. ROBINSON, J. FISHER, B. GALVAS, T. HANS, P. KANE, K. SMITH, R. CAUFFMAN, F. MORYL, S. ENGEL, COACH MIRER ROW 3: COACH MOFFIT, COACH STRICK, M. INGOLE, S. HORA, J. BALDWIN, J, ROMIG, J. KANE, A. LAKE, L. MEYERS, J. GODACZ, L. TOTH, J. REINHOLD, J. LOUCKS, S, OLSON, COACH KAUFMAN 14 “ay ra AWARDS Most Valuable Back: Paul Zahl Most Val. Lineman: Gary Curless Most Improved Back: Pat Kane Most Imp. Lineman: Brian Galvas Sportsmanship: Bruce Stoner 100% Helmet: Paul Zahl Most Tackles: David Akin Co-Captains: M. Scott and P. Zahl Paul Zahl MVP Northern State Conf. All Conference first team: Gary Curless Off. Tackle Paul Zahl Quarter Back ‘Jim Gadacz Half Back Pat Kane Def. Tackle Monty Scott Def. Tackle Dave Akin Linebacker Jeff Kent Def. End Bruce Stoner Off. Guard We'll never forget... . . . Our season's opener at Concord. We won a wild scoring game, 42-21 and Zahl had a hand or foot in every point (Mirer). . . . Three touchdowns in 2 minutes! That's the story at Knox. Zah! scored twice in 2 minutes, sandwiched between a Redskin tally. . . . In the Homecoming pep session, Mr. Miller pre- dicted, You'll never forget what the team did on this occasion. We relished a 41-0 shutout. Zahl, Gadacz, Kane, Akin, and Baldwin scored for us. . . . Star sprinter Gadacz took a long 58 yd. bomb from Zahl on the very first play of the game to upset Jimtown's defense 34-13. . . . Akin had 10 solo tackles as we plucked No. Liberty's Shamrocks, 26-13. . . . Gadacz established a team record for yds. 15 rushing when he ground out 263 against Goshen. Freshman team, ROW 1: D, BODE, B. DEUTSCHER, D, HERTZBERG, A. MARKLEY, D, SIEBE, S. SMITH, D. KETTRING, D. PALMER, B. COX, D. COOK, COACH MOFFIT; ROW 2: COACH STRICK, J. RUSH, A. MILLS, R. JOHNSON, R. ROSE, D. ROSE, R. SIMON, Dy, SCHREIBER, T. STACY, D. SWARTZ, J. SHRADER, L. HALL. 24.) 26 : pee 40 - B-team ROW1: E, SIPOTZ, J. KANE, S. HORA, J. BALDWIN, J. ROMIG, J. ZOLMAN, R. CAUFFMAN, S. ENGEL, M f ‘ alle ple ; : P . INGOLE F. MORYL, K. SMITH, T. HANS; ROW 2: M, WHITEMAN, L. HALL, D. BODE, B. DEUTSCHER, A. MARKLEY, D. SIEBE, S. _ SMITH, D, KETTRING, D, PALMER, B. COX, D. COOK, J. REINHOLD, J, LOUCKS, T. CURLESS; ROW 3: COACH MOFFIT COACH STRICK, J. RUSH, A. MILLS, R. JOHNSON, R, ROSE, D, ROSE, R ; SWARTZ, J. SHRADER, COACH KAUEMAN. ’ 7. , R. SIMON, D, SCHREIBER, T. STACY, R. ECKERT, D 16 Volleyball takes Conference } BACK ROW: Coach Cortier, Coach Keenan, Nancy Small, Shai Kincaid, Yvonne Weir, Denise Cortier, Jeanin Wilcox, Chris Sherbun, i Lanette Cowley, Julie Barnhart. FRONT ROW: Lisa Smith, Hedi Pfieffer, Peggi Kizer, Tori Ice, Kim Ice, Tammi Kizer, Jerri Lam- | bert, Jenny Kane, Mallory Brewer, Janet Schroeder. ar eae Neen WD Weel Os fe A graceful new trophy was added to our showcase this year when our girls' volleyball team battled their way to the Northern State conference cham- pionship. The talented team, under the tutelage of Miss Sue Keenan and Miss Chris Cortier, spiked their way to an impressive 14-3 season record. In addition to their conference crown, t he girls de- feated South Central and LaPorte as they battled their way to the finals of the Sectional tourney. south Bend LaSalle put an end to their winning skein. Mal Brewer and Chris Sherbun served the team as co-captains. Mal was also named as the most valuable player. Janet Schroeder was cited for her improved play and won that honor. Lanette Cow- ley was the team's leading scorer with 124 points. Kim lce, Lisa Smith, Julie Barnhart, Denise Cor- tier, and Jeanine Wilcox were other letter winners. Jean Boyts was the official scorer. a Cross Country earned victories. ROW 1: Ken Shead, John Saylor, Rob Zelasko, Steve Deutscher. ROW 2: Bill Farrington, Rich Green, Steve Moore, Jerry Fire- baugh, Paul Fernald. Captain Steve Moore led the Junior - dominated Cross Country team to some hard-earned victories in the '73 season. Ken Shead, Steve Deutscher, Rob Zelasko, Jerry Firebaugh, and John Saylor were the other letter winners on the all-junior squad. Highlight of the harrier season was the annual running of the New Prairie Invitational. This event has developed into the largest cross country race in the area. Forty-five teams made up the field in the seventh running of our invitational. Prior to the meet, our runners served as course guides to members of the visiting teams. They es- pecially enjoyed introducing unsuspecting competitors to ''Agony Hill and then listened to their moans of protest. This tortuous, winding incline was a part of New Prairie's daily practice routine. The team got off to a good start by edging Michigan City Marquette and South Bend St. Joe. Steve Moore won several races over the two and one half mile courses. 18 B-team ROW 1: Brenda Goodman, Chris Burns, Kim Loucks, Chris Kratz, Becky Warrington, Coach Cor- tier. ROW 2: Chris Widup, Nancy Small, Jean Ward, Sandy Krout, Pam Brown. Girls’ basketball introduced to NP Varsity: ROW 1: Tracy Bush, Chris Kulasa, Mary Ekovich, Cindy Kuta, Debby Singleton. ROW 2: Lannete Cowley, Janet Sch- roeder, Leslie Kring, Sue Carr, Pat O'Brien, Lisa Smith. A victory over arch rival Jimtown was the highlight of the season as our girls took to the court for the first time in basketball competition. It was New Prairie 37 and Jimtown 23 ina spirited bit of action. Coach Chris Cortier directed this sport and was well pleased with the progress shown by her feline _ five as they engaged in v arsity competition. Three seniors, Lanette Cowley, Janet Schroeder, and Jeri Lambert sparked our N.P. girls. Janet Schroeder was named captain of this squad. Pat O'Brien received the most valuable trophy and ' Sue Carr was recognized for being the most improved. Tracie Bush, Lanette Cowley, Mary Ekovich, Chris Kulasa, Cindy Kuta, Jeru Lambert, Deb Sin- gleton, Lisa Smith, and Leslie Kring were the other members of the team who won varsity letters. 19 Rebuilding season for Cougar basketball Varsity team: Manager Gary Evans, Rob Zelasko, Coach John Starks, Jim Gadacz, Manager War- ren Tipton; BACK - Dan Gilpin, Mike Swift, Rod Swank, Greg Hofer, Curt Swank, Bruce Peterson, Jim Bunton. This was strictly a rebuilding year for Coach John Starks and his young Cougars. Gone from the Bi- County championship team were nine graduates. Undaunted by this task, the underclass-dominated cage team launched an ambitious campaign and came up with seven wins in a strenuous season. In- cluded in their losses were six games which were decided by seven points or less. The Cougars demonstrated their steady progress by virtue of their win over Concord's Minutemen. This 65-61 decision on the losers' home court avenged an earlier 69-55 NP loss to Concord in the Gos- hen holiday tourney. Jim Bunton, junior guard, scored the most points in a single game when he swished 31 against Concord. He was also the leading scorer for the season with 304 points. Seniors Greg Hofer, Bruce Peterson, and Paul Zahl saw plenty of action and were reliable performers. Greg had a hot hand against Mishawaka Marian and arched in 22 points, Bruce was a steady work- man on the boards, and Paul utilized his quick starts to choke off fast breaks. Bunton and Curt Swank, both juniors, were recognized for their talent by being named to the All-Con- ference team by the vote of the Northern State coaches. 21 Freshman Basketball Team FRONT - Coach Strick, Larry Lineberry, Tom Napelinski, Calvin Kulasa, Bruce Cox, Scott Resetar. MIDDLE - Manager John Hutts, Tim Wheatbrook, Davie Fecher, Andrew Mills, Jeff Rush, Lenny Hall, Manager Tim Stacy. BACK - Greg Samuelson, Roger Simon, Bill Farrington, Ron Rose. C-Team FRONT = Randy Vermillion, Richard Cain, Darrel Olson, Rick Barnes, MIDDLE - Doug Fecher, John Zolman, Ed Livinghouse, Coach Tim Moffitt. BACK - Kenneth Breaux, Richard Rudecki. wa PR Aly so B-Team FRONT = Mark Adnson, Dave Bush, Coach Keith Kaufman, Manager Rich Greene, Andy Mills, Ed Living- house, BACK - Leon Meyers, Richard Cain, James Fisher, George Oudhuis, Andy Wolfe, John Baldwin, Randy Vermillion, Doug Fecher, Grappler attitude wins victories. ROW 1: John Saylor, Rod Oliver, Steve Engel, Bill Brooks, Frank Robinson, Pat Kane, Bruce Stoner, Sid Meyers, ROW 2: Don Bode, Bob Garoutle, Rich Van Schoyek, Mark Ingole, Chuek Hauser, Tim Gourley, Rory Cauffman, Phil Faul- stich, Dwayne Jedrejewski, Dave Cook, ROW 3: Richard Wolf, Willard Seitz, , Darrell Kettring, Larry Toth, Steve Gierke, Dennis Hertzberg, Jay Loucks, ROW 4: Coach Trosper, Bob Snyder, Jim Tuesburg, Coach Kane, The key to the success of this year's wrestling team was an outstandingly good attitude. Everyone from seniors on down, var- sity and reserve, knew that he was an important part of the team. Many boys started the year on the reserve team and finished the season on the varsity team. Several wrestlers turned in very impressive records both in dual and tournament competition with John Saylor winning his second Sectional championship. 23 24 ROW 1: J. Moffitt, M. Whiteman. ROW 2: Coach Isles, A. Blad, A. John, J. Kane, T. Neff, B. Simon, P. Fernald. ROW 3: M. McQueeny, E. Fritzen, R. Bickness, G. Smith, C. Felker, D. Cowham, D. Bode, C. Rybicki. School records were re-written by Paul Fer- nald as he performed an all-out assault on New Prairie swim marks. Coach Dave Isles recognized the talent in his versatile protege and permitted him to go after as many records as were possible, with seven broken records. Underclassmea dominated the team and make the future bright. Captain elected were Paul Fernald and Eric Fritzen. Jim Moffit won the most improved award and Paul Fernald was the most valuable player. Swimmers gain experience. ROW 1: B. Higgins, L. Bicknese, R. Parkhouse, L. Whiteman, L. Bozenski, P. Kozer, B. Truex, J. Kane, J. Schreiber, T. Smith, C. Shaw, T. Ice, T. Dittmar. ROW 2: B. Merkowsko, S. Milliken, S. Kincaid, K. Ice, J. Bealor, S. Wagner, D. Cortier, C. Sherbun, P. Lynch, J. Barnhart, T. Kizer, K. Alm, Coach Keenan, _ With one year of experience, the New Prairie Girls Swim Team improved and splashed their way to a good | season. Miss Sue Keenan coached the girls in this new promising sport. Records were established in the 100 yard free stroke, 100 yard back stroke, 200 yard free stroke and the 200 yard medley relay. The most impressive win of the year was a 101-11 triumph over Michigan City Marquette. 25 BASEBALL TEAM IN SECTIONAL FINALS. Junior Varsity ROW 1: Bart Strong, Ken Schroeder, Len Hall, Bruce Cox, Bob Ward, Dan Dyer, Tim Wheatbrook, Ed Livinghouse, Coach Tim Moffit, John Zolman, Bob Childress, Dennis Hertzberg, Bruce Elkins, Darrel Olson, Ray John- son, Bart Swanson, Steve Bowell 26 Varsity team: ROW 1: Ed Livinghouse, Dan Gilpin, Mark Tolmen, Paul Zahl, Jud Tolmen (bat boy), Ken Shead, Steve Deutscher, John Bal dwin, Darrell Olson, Coach Tolmen. ROW 2: Scott Resi- ou tar, Doug Palmer, Dan Wrobleski, Charlie Evans, Greg Hofer, Curt : Swank, Jim Bunton, John Zolman, Par Kane, Dave Bush. ISAAC ELSTON 12 NEW PRAIRIE LA PORTE 3 ISAAC ELSTON 2 This combination of scores reflects what has to be one of the more memor- able seasons for Coach Harry Tolmen and his Cougars. For the first time in | the history of baseball tourney play, ex state champion La Porte failed to win a sectional as it was upended by eighth ranked Isaac Elston. | ce Few fans gave New Prairie an outside chance of containing the Red Devils, | “” but Greg Hofer pitched what had to be the best game of his career as he held | } os Michigan City to two runs. The championship was strictly an anticlimax. Drained of all their emotional energy, the Cougars succumbed to Rogers in the title game. However, our Cougars beat the team that beat La Porte. Curt Swank was the man with the big bat in this game as he was three for four at the plate and drove in three big runs. Steve Deutscher batted in two runs with a pair of hits. New Prairie closed out its season with an 18-10 record and a second place finish in the conference. Four Cougars were recognized by conference coaches by being named to the AIl-NSC team. Ken Shead and Jim Bunton were named to the infield. Dan Gilpin was one of the pitchers, and Paul Zahl made the outfield. Tracksters break old records Boy's Track, ROW 1: Coach Gamble, Sam Lankford, Paul Femald, Rod Swank, Frank Hartman, Sid Meyers, Dave Akin, Coach Trosper. ROW 2: Jeff Rush, Robin Ward, Mark Ingole, Dave Behrens, Allan Lake, Rich Van Schoyk, Jim Gadacz, John Saylor, Kevin Sherbun, Bob Garoutte, Don Bode. ROW 3: Steve Moore, John Weiser, Mark Clark, Jerry Firebaugh, Bill Gamble, Randy Vermillion, Steve Engel, Jon Kane, Andy Wolfe, Bill Jasinski, Andy Mills, John Laskowski. mor Girls' Track, ROW 1: Debbie Dunning, Cindy Huston, Linda Anders, Lo Kern, Marie Radcliffe, Becky Warrington, Denice Hammond, Kelly Dennis. ROW 2: Coach Cortier, Diane Herod, Cindy Peterson, Cindy Kuta, Cheri Carr, Cheryl McEathron, Jenny Kane, Joan Bealor, Brenda Truex. ROW 3: Pam Rehlander, Tracie Bush, Sue Carr, Chris Miller, Pat Hansen, Karen Alm, Joyce DeWit, Yvonne Weir, Mary Hig- gins. ee ER FT AIR: en Girls' Track was basically an underclass dominated team. Joan Bealor was the lone senior. Cindy Kuta was the top | point getter with 64, Tracy Bush 60, Cheri Carr 575, and Jenny Kane 48. Coach Cortier commented, This has tobe | the best team I've ever worked with. They are responsible and eager to learn. Most Valuable Player went to Cindy Kuta, Most Improved to Karen Alm, and Captain to Cheri | Carr. Seniors played a most significant role in the boys' track Hi team. The Cougars carved out a 9-3 season record in sprinted dual meet competition. The most dramatic perfor- mance was turned in by Paul Fernald, Rod Swank, Frank Hartman, and Jim Gadacz, the half mile relay team. Sam Lankford took the advantage of a solid track as he skimmed __ | toa 16.4 record breaking performance at North Liberty. Reliable Sid Meyers could always be counted on for a good effort in his runs. However, the title for most versatile has to go to Dave Akin who not only put the shot, threw the dis- cus, and won in the high jump, but he was always ready for | action as a member of one of the relay teams. Frank Hart- man captained this team and provided the leadership so vital | for a winning squad. He was also named Most Valuable | Player. Most Improved went to Dave Behrens, Sportsman- ship to Dave Akin, and the Loyal Marker Loyalty Award to Sid Meyers. 29 Regulation courts added to racquet scene in ’74 30 Nitwd$ Something new was added to the sports scene this year as re- gulation tennis courts were installed for our racquetteers. Greg Hofer was the lone senior on this young squad, which posted a 4-7 season record. Mark Adnson, a prom- ising junior, was named captain of the '73 team and was hon- ored by being selected as the most valuable player. Curt Swank's steady improvement helped him win a trophy for being the most im- proved player. Highlight of the season was the 7-0 shutout administered to South Bend LaSalle. South Bend Washington also dropped a 5-2 deci- Sion to the Cougars. Five lettermen, Dan Gilpin, Mark Adnson, Jim Bunton, Curt Swank, and Doug Fecher will be avail- able for duty next sea- son to give NP a solid nucleus of players to provide fast action on the courts. a aa ie Stocton paces gal duffers Debby Singleton, Marsha Thomas, Patty Stockton, Laurie Frasier, Nancy Kurdel, Nancy Bealor, Leslie Kring, Vicky Myers, Coach Volkman. Patty Stocton took medalist honors in the first match of the season as she helped stroke our girls! golf team to a win over Michigan City Marquette by a 232-242 margin. She was medalist on three other occasions and was named Most Valuable by her team mates. Patty was also honored by being selected as captain. Leslie Kring, a sophomore, came on strong and was named Most Improved. She paced the team to a solid fourth place finish in Sectional play as she captured medalist honors in that tough field. She carded a good 101. Other letter winners were Nancy Bealor, Vicky Meyers, and Marsha Thomas. Since Patty Stockton was the lone senior, the golf team's future appears to be rather bright. 31 NP courts host girls’ tennis tourney. New Prairie made the state sports scene in a smashing manner as we hosted the girls' sectional tourney. Our newly acquired courts gave us facilities second to none. Miss Sue Keenan directed our racqueteers to a successful sea- son. They opened with a 6-1 decision over highly regarded Elkhart Memorial and fashioned a pair of shutouts over Mich- igan City Marquette to highlight their season. Vic Warren was named captain of the team and Janet Schroeder's steady play won for her the most valuable trophy. These two were the lone senior letter winners. Peggy Kizer, a freshman letter winner, was voted most im- proved. Chris Sherbun was the other frosh letter winner. Lisa Smith and Gail McPherson, juniors, also lettered, as did Donna McGawn and Pat O'Brien, sophomores. 32 intramural CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Boys' Volleyball Champs: Frank Hartman, Rod Swank, Jeff Kent, Rich Parry, Greg Hofer, Bruce Peterson, and Phil Jankowski, Girls' Basketball Champs: Tammy Smith, Diedre Hertzberg, Missy Buss, Cindy Sauers, Tammy Williams, and Trudy Dittmar. Boys' Basketball Champs: Phil Jankowski, Frank Hartman, Jeff Kent, Steve Olson, and Mike Lenig. Girls, Volley- ball Champs: Gail Tarnow, Debbie Dunning, Pam Heeth, Peggy Kizer, Julie Barnhart, Rene Parkhouse, Chris Sherbun, Marsha Thomas. 36 Spanish Club sends 28 to Spain. Spanish Club Officers; Lanette Cowley, Vice-President, Brenda DeWit, Secretary, Ralph Bicknese, President, Jeff Rush, Treasurer. 37 38 French Club: Officers, LEFT: Mr. Gloss sponsor; Vic Warren, president; Deidre Hertz- berg, vice pres; Kim Ice, secretary; Dwayne Jedrzejewski, treas, Members: ROW 1: Sheila Brewer, Deidre Hertzberg, Kim Ice, Cecilia Linkowski, Tori Ice, Cheryl Mc- Eathron. ROW 2: Shai Kincaid, Amy Saltz- gaber, Dwayne Jedrzejewski, Michelle Clark, Mr. Gloss. ROW 3: Tina Young, Cary Costello, Becky Nordahl, Andy Baich. ROW 4: Dennis Kime, Marie Gal!vas, Gary Evans, Cheryl Shaw. German club officers: Sharon Deutscher, treasurer; Rick Gesse, Vice-Pres.; Leona Bicknese, President; Mr. Strick, sponsor; Laurie Fraser, Secretary. Members: Sandy Clark, Bill Deutscher, Susan Milliken, Vanessa Kampf, Linda Bozenski, Marcella Anderson, SECOND ROW: Sponsor, Mr. Strick, Beth Dawson, Laurie Frasar, Donna McGawn, Jack Wier, Cathy Keller, Gregg Fischer. THIRD ROW: Sharon Deutscher, Pam Brown, Larry Mrozinski, Willard Seitz, Doug Swartz, Marla Armstrong, Karen Burkus. FOURTH ROW: Pam Rehlander, Mike Thompson, Ron Rose, Raymond Wade, Rick Gesse, Aaron Stayback, Leona Bicknese 39 Journalism Staff, far right: ROW 1: Sue Manges, Carla Huenecke, Kim Zigler, Julie Barnhart, Debra Spaid, SEC- OND ROW, Julie Saylor, Joan Bealor, Tina Young, Vicki Warren, Debra Shock, Sponsor, Mr. Gamble, THIRD ROW, Jim Gadacz, Dee Cortier, Steve Moore, Bruce Peterson, John Weiser, FOURTH ROW, Kenny Shead, Jim Bunton, Steve Deutscher, Rory Cauffman, FIFTH ROW, Mike Calhoun, Frank Hartmen, Rod Swank, Curt Swank. Yearbook Staff, standing, Editor, Ruth Hans, sitting, Chris Burns, Cheryl Shaw, Karin Klute, SECOND ROW, standing, Linda Grimm, sitting, Leona Bick- nese, Sandy Wagner, Gail Shaw, Sue Newton, THIRD ROW, standing, Diana Grimm, sitting, Jennifer Klute, Betty Higgins, Joyce Schreiber, FOURTH ROW, standing, Martha Fischer, sitting, Becky Nordahl, Marsha Truex, Pat Heminger. 40 We need copy!!!” We need copy! This routine lament is heard echoing from the confines of the journalism room, or the yearbook office. Working diligently, the Cougar Reporter or Prairie Life Staff somehow produces the needed copy to meet their deadlines. Many persons and departments com- bine their efforts to produce the final result--an excellent yearbook or school paper. Helping the paper are the office machines which mechani- cally lay out the written copy. When art work is called for by the editor, a visit to the art room brings forth an original creation by one of the stu- dents. The Graphics shop is the final step, and this crew nurses the tem- peramental presses until sufficient copies have been run off. Aiding in the production of a yearbook are the many talents of the staff mem- bers. Good typing is essential. An artisitic mind is needed to arrange pictures and copy in an appealing way to capture the attention of the reader. Much research is needed to correctly identify persons and group activities. Every phase of school life is at- tempted to be covered by the paper and the yearbook. Dedication and hard work play the major roles in the mak- ing of a good Cougar Reporter and Prairie Life yearbook. 41 Clockwise, from above: Officers, Martha Fisher, President; Marsha Truex, Ist Vice- Pres.; Gerri Gorny, Treasurer; Beth Wool- sey, 2nd Vice-Pres.; Karen Zakrzewski, secretary; Miss Lempke, sponsor. Mr. Kane, Master of Ceremonies for the talent show. Girls' Service Club Members: ROW 1: Theresa Jankowski, Sally Marker, Kathy Meyers, Joyce DeWit, Betty Higgins, Cheryl Shaw, Kathy McCune, Hedie Pfeif- fer, ROW 2: Donna Fox, Brenda Truex, Sandy Wagner, Lora Lotter, Diana Market, Mary Higgins, Vanessa Kampf, Gerri Gorny, Miss Lempke. ROW 3: Donna McGawn, Chris Miller, Pam Norris, Arlene Kleine, Martha Fisher, Karen Zakrzewski, Debra Wordinger, Karen DePoy. ROW 4: Pam Brown, Pat Hanse, Beth Woolsey, Sue Allen, Mary Van Wanzeele, Linda Duncan, Miss Lempke, club sponsor. A skit from the talent show, Girls’ Service Club hustles itself into the hearts of NPHS Once again this dedicated club has proven to be a valuable asset to New Prairie. Under the guidance of Miss Ruth Lempke, this club has pro- vided hostesses and guides for Col- lege Night and Career Day, delighted all with their gay decorations on the holidays and have made our banquets enjoyable and successful. The Food Basket Project and, of course, the renowned Talent Show have always been special projects of the girls. This club will hold a position of high esteem at New Prairie. 43 Girls’, boys’ letter clubs number high Girls! Letter Club Officers: Trudy Dittmar, treas.; Janet Schroeder, secretary; Miss Cortier, sponsor; Joan Bealor, Vice Pres. Members, ROW 1: Miss Cortier, Trucy Dittmar, Marie Radcliffe, Betty Deutscher, Cindy Yeater, Jeri Lambert, Patty Stockton, Kathy Shoue, Lisa Smith. ROW 2: Joan Bealor, Leona Bicknese, Terri Bradfield, Vicky Myers, Missy Buss, Marsha Thomas, Lorrie Hendricks, Cindy Kuta, ROW 3: Janet Schroeder, Nancy Small, Julie Barnhart, Lanette Cowley, Leslie Kring, Cheri Carr, Kim Ice. ROW 4: Tracie Bush, Dee Cortier, Linda Hardiman, Jeanine Wilcox, Chris Sherbun, Betty Higgins. Lettermen officers: Dave Akin, treas.; Mike Lenig, Vice Pres.; Harry Tolmen, sponsor. Senior Letter- men, ROW 1: Frank Hartman, Eric Fritzen, Paul Zahl, Sid Meyers, Monty Scott, Mike Lenig, Tim Gourley. ROW 2: Bob Smith, Rick Hall, Dave Akin, Rob Pra- vacek, Bruce Stoner, Steve Olson, Jeff Wiggins, Mr. Tolmen. ROW 3: Rod Swank, Greg Hofer, Jeff Kent, Rich Parry, Bruce Peterson, Paul Fernald, Ken Elkins. Lettermen members: ROW 1: Dennis Galloway, Ron Toth, Warren Tipton, John Saylor, Chuck Hauser, Ralph, Bicknese, Rob Zelasko, Mark Adnson. ROW 2: Steve Engel, Jim Gadacz, Willard Seitz, Jerry Firebaugh, Kevin Sherbun, Frank Robin- son, Jeff Neuman, Rich Van Schoyck. ROW 3: Jon Kane, Ken Shead, Bob Snyder, Chuck Phillippe, Steve Carr, Steve Deutscher, Andy Wolfe. ROW 4: Doug Fecher, Pat Kane, Jim Fisher, Brad Morrie, Curt Swank, Jim Bunton, Allan Lake, ROW 5: Dan Gilpin, Brian Galvas, Jerry Firebaugh, Leon Meyers, John Baldwin, Steve Moore 44 Future Teachers of America — students active in education sacks clase Aalhe tates air Sd ae 1a = oS tea fe Janice Heminger, Ruth Hans, Martha, Fisher, Amy Fritzen, Kathy John, Lanette Cowley, Mr. R. Colborne, Lynda Smith, Brenda DeWit. : Oh to be a teacher--and as a first step joining the Future Teachers of America enables the student to obtain insight into the problems of teaching--like grading a stack of tests which are to be returned the next day. Observation also aids in evaluating their goal of teaching, observing teachers in action, observing locales where they may be taking the courses required for the profession. 46 | National Honor Society visits Chicago. ee Honor Society Members, FIRST ROW--Wanda Wilson, Carmen Bates, Debra Wrobleski, Cin- dy Huston, Chery! Carr, Linda Grimm, Sue Manges, Shelly Colston, Kathy John, SECOND ROW--Mark Adnson, Tina Alvarado, Julie Saylor, Kim Zigler, Linda Wojciechowski, Nancy Williams, Sandy Brady, Steve Laue, Sponsor Mrs. Huges, THIRD ROW--Ruth Hans, Jennifer Klute, Diane Garoutte, Mich- ele Pfeiffer, Mary Rudecki, Belinda Sebas- ky, Karen Zakrewski, Marsha Truex, Lynda Smith, FOURTH ROW--Julie Barnhart, Kim Ice, Cary Costello, Tina Young, Mary Ellen Van Wanzeele, Beth Woolsey, Lanette Cow- ley, Carla Huenecke, Debra Spaid, FIFTH ROW--Mike Swift, Brian Galvas, Jim Bun- ton, Dave Akin, Rick Gesse, Dennis Kime, Kenny Shead, Mike Calhoun, Jim Gadacz. Art Club Art Officers: Vickie Heath, Colleen Artiste, Jan Heminger. ROW 2: Ms. Zivich, Marie Galvas, Lanette Cowley. Art Club members: ROW 1: Karen DePoy, Shelley Colston, Becky Warrington, ROW 2: Kathy Keller, John Miller, Bonnie Vogel, Pat Hansen, Lorrie Hendricks, Linda Duncan, Mar- garet McCarty, Pat Heminger, Joyce Reeves, Carmen Bates. ROW 3: Chris Burns, Cindy Woodruff, Melody Walton, Brenda Baughman, Cathy Richardson, Donna Wood. +? oor , nee ePOO®. es. % =. .eeeseseeae es iP ; as 48 Library — AVA sells corsages. sesese eee geeeoee Library - AVA Members: Cindy Wood- ruff, Sue Newton, Ted Habel, Margaret McCarty, Debbie Burton, Mrs. Guptill. ROW 2: Kristine Kratz, Dani Clinger, Anita Gee, Sue Lineberry, Neil Goheen, ROW 3: Kathy Leller, Ron Knight, Mike Warfield, Laura Stepanek. ROW 4: Bill Hastings, Melvin Schmidkunz, Pat Win- ter, Phil Schwenk. Officers: Laura Step- anek, secretary, Anita Gee, vice pres- ident, Mrs. Guptill, Cindy Woodruff, treas., Kris Kratz. 49 Chess Club — NP’s newest club Chess Club officers: Glen Woodle, Vice President, Connie Lindbourg, secretary; Phil Faulstich, president. 50 Terry Toth crowned sweetheart by winning Future Farmers. FFA Members congratu- late sweetheart Terry Toth. 51 OEA attends contests. Officers: Wanda Wilson, treas.; Sandy Brady, pres.; Judie Har- ber, histor.; Dawn Hutts, sec; Mary Rudecki, parl. Members: ROW 1: Wanda Wilson, Judie Harber, Deidre Hertzberg, Cindy Andrysiak, Jan Anderson, Linda Anders, Gail Shaw, Patty Buss, Buell. Mr. Haag. ROW 2: Deb Spaid, Deb Shock, Kathy Devereaux, Debbie Haverstock, Cheryl Shaw, Brenda Lawson, Mary Ru- decki, Sandy Brady. ROW 3: Pat Albin, Roberta Scott, Ann Mills, Anita Gee, Becky Barnes, Dawn Hutts, Patty Hunt, Kim 52 Pep Club adds to school spirit. Officers: Cindy Kuta, vice-pres; Julie Barnhart, pres.; Mary Ekovich, sec; Marsha Thomas, treas. Members: ROW 1: Miss Volkman, Belinda Sebasty, Linda Anders, Linda Wojiechowski, Cindy Huston, Sue Manges, Kathy John, Kim Zigler. ROW 2: Robin Klute, Kathy Keller, Melody Walton, Janet Mangold, Pam Norris, Arlene Kliene, Julie Fischer, Julie Barnhart, Karen Burkus, Barb Ekovich, Pat Stockton, Carla Huenecke, Pat Hunt, Tammy Wil- liams. ROW 3: Margaret Miller, Karen DePoy, Lisa Jackson, Pam Rehlander, Cindy Clark, Chery! Oliver, Mary Higgins, Marla Armstrong, Karen Schroeder, Jeff Neumann, Warren Tipton, Dennis Kime, Trudy Dittmar. ROW 4: Lynne Joslin, Mary Ekovich, Cindy Kuta, Marie Radcliffe, Sue Newton, — Connie Mrozinski, Judy Horvath, Deb Ness, Char | Fox, Bonnie Maday, Chris Kulasa, Kathy Man- | gold, Cathy Richardson, Sheila Brewer. ROW 5: Jamie Hall, Vicky Volstorf, Pat O'Brien, Barb Binkley, Leslie Lawson, Pam Brown, Chris Burns, Deb DeNeve, Leslie Kring, Marsha Thomas, Shelley Westphal, Diane Herod, Ruth Lewis, Diedre Hertzberg. ROW 6: Val Harber, Sheila Colston, Betty Higgins, Della Hill, Jane Rose, Sally Marker, Cheryl Shaw, Anita Gee, Kathy Devereaux, Rhonda Persinger, Sue Lineberry, Nancy Kurdel, Vicky Myers, Cindy Peterson. ROW 7: Annette Vermillion, Pat Heminger, Debby Bougher, Vicky Wharton, Lynn Schwenk, Debby Tibbs, Tom Litza, Cal Kulasa, Bart Strong, Jae Johnson, Sharon Zakzrewski, Debbie Rosener, Betty Mills, Cindy Sauers. ROW 8: Michelle Clark, Debby Holmquest, Tammy Dene, Gayle Parrett, Lori Cady, Karen Alm, Sue Morehouse, Paula Lynch, Jeanne Knoiczny, Jean Ward, Gayle Proud. ROW 9: Alan Markley, Tim Stacy, Steve Hawkins, Don Bode, Dennis Hertzberg, Bob Childress, Don Rose, Jim Tuesburg, Lori Hunt, Glenda Rowe. PARTICIPATION Student Council Student Council: Bruce Cox, Steve Deutscher, Kim Ice, Dan Evans, Larry Toth, Diedre Hertzberg, Mr. Noel, Annette Vermillon, and Marsha Truex. 56 This year's student council was composed of seniors Dan Evans, and Marsha Truex, juniors Steve Deutscher and Kim Ice, sophomores Larry Toth and Diedre Hertzberg, and freshmen Bruce Cox and Annette Vermillion. First officers were selected. Steve Deutscher took president, Diedre Hertzberg became Vice Presi- dent, and Kim Ice was chosen Secretary-Treasurer. These along with the other members started working on the Football Homecoming. Arrangements for flowers, trophies, cars, and candidates all had to be made. Three seniors were chosen as candidates plus one candidate from each of the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes for the court. The first homecoming had passed and the winter one needed to be planned. This homecoming had candidates from each club. The Vice Presi- dent and President of Student Council did the announcing at the presentation. During school convocations student council members collected money at the door and announced the act. Finally, at the end of the year the student council helped in the selection of the '74-'75 cheerleaders. The most important job of the student council this year was to decide upon a def- inite policy for all student elections. Parts of the methods of each class were combined with new suggestions from each of the members. These were written into rules and printed up so that everyone could know what was decided. _ Cadet teachers gain real teaching experience. Cadet Teachers: Kathy John, Lynda Smith and Janet Mangold. Office Helpers: ROW 1: Arlene Kleine, Pam Norris, and Karen Zakrzewski, ROW 2: Karen DePoy, Pat Hunt, Karen Burkus, Dawn Hutts, and Betty Deutscher. Office girls make secretaries’ and counselors work much easier. 57 Teachers present mock election; Kathy John reigns over homecoming 1973 Festivities of Football Homecoming 1973 began on Monday of Homecom- ing Week with the selection of Diane Garoutte, Janet Schroeder, and Kathy John as queen candidates and Jan Joslin, Deidre Hertzberg, and Deb Spaid as the queen's court. Throughout the week, each class work- ed hard to try to build a winning float for the parade on Friday night. Pro- blems such as finding enough stuff to make the floats and finding three convertibles for the parade were both met and solved during the week. Friday morning the queen candidates were presented to the school. The Student Council sponsored the pre- sentation and the election of the queen. A pep session was held in the after- noon to urge the team to victory. A mock Homecoming election was pre- sented by the teachers. Homecoming was culminated by the crowning of the queen at half time of the football game. Kathy John es- corted by John Cutler was crowned queen by Dave Akin and Jeff Kent and was presented with a bouquet cf roses. To finish the festivities the Cougar Football team beat John Glenn 41-0. 59 Sue Manges crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen ’74 Paul Zahl, Greg Hofer, and Bruce Peterson crown 1974 Basketball Homecoming Queen Sue Manges, escorted by Dave Nickerson, 1974 Basketball Homecoming Queen Sue Manges. Candidate Kim Ice and escort Allan Cowham wait in student lounge, Queen candi- dates were Shelly Colston, Bonnie Maday, Janet Schroeder, Linda Wojiechowski, Janet Shock, Kim Ice, Lynda Smith, Kathy McCune, Nancy Small, Laurie Fraser, Dawn Hutts, Jackie Garoutte, Martha Fisher, Amy Fritzen, Leona Bicknese, Terry Toth, Sue Manges, and Deb Spaid., Amazed by announce- ment, Sue Manges turns to escort Dave Nickerson. 61 The “Carousel”’ began CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: The parents, town folk, and stage crew. Becky Borders, Amy Saltzgaber, Greg Hofer, and Sue Manges were major leads. Choir director, Mrs. Dickie directed the show. The graduates. Four of the major leads were performed by Glen Woodle, Jean Boyts, Bill Brooks, and Kathy John. Members of the Carousel. Rehearsals were time consuming. From the first tryouts to the final curtain call, a musical requires long hours of strenuous work. This work is rewarded by applause and verbal appreciation. Being finished and hav- ing done the show well make all the effort worthwhile. The major leads played by Kathy John as Carrie, Amy Salzgaber as Julie, Greg Hofer as Billy, Bill Brooks as Jigger, Sue Manges as Louise, and Leona Bicknese as Mrs. Mullins were very capably performed. As always, the music department produced another excellent show. 63 ROW 1: Ruth Hans, Debbie Wroblewski, Becky Nordahl, Laurie Fraser, Marcella Anderson, Heidi Pfeiffer, Shirley Carr, Tammy Williams, Gayle Proud, Cyndi Parrett, Lori Cady, Linda Bozen- ski, Debbie Roesner, Amy Fritzen. ROW 2: Doug Fecher, Cindy Andrysiak, Robin Klute, Vicki Wharton, Gina Clark, Cheryl Mc- Eathron, Gail McPherson, Jean Monroe, Chris Miller, Pat Hemin- ger, Gayle Parrett, Kent Bozenski, Jill Anderson, Jean Ward, Pam Brown, Donna McGawn. ROW 3: Barb Binkley, Chery! Truex, Leslie Kring, Marsha Thomas, Sue Morehouse, Sharon Zakzrewski, Chris Kulasa, Dave Fecher, Darrel Olson, Jon Kane, Rich Rudecki, Kim Loucks, Cal Kulasa, Donna Ward, Bob Mattasits, Diane Herod, Willard Seitz, Bill Brooks, Rich Gesse, Julie Barnhart, Debbie Dunning, Jeanne Koneiczny, Mike Mc- Queeny, Rich Parry. ROW 4: Judy Horvath, Sandy Krout, Nancy Kurdel, Chris Burns, Carl Felker, Jae Johnson, Charlene Walker, Jeanine Wilcox, Beth Woosley, Leslie Lawson, Ann Hattabough, Phil Faulstich, Bob Snyder, Larry Dolph, Judie Harber, Mike Whiteman, Nancy Small, Paul Davis, Kevin Hoggard, Dennis Whitman, Bart Strong, Rich Green, Bill Jasinski, Allan Blad, Dennis Kime. ROW 5: Mike Miller, Rick Barnes, Alan Ferguson, Charles Roda, Randy Main, Frank Harville, Vance Thompson, James Fonte', Jay Loucks. 64 Band presents three concerts. The NPHS Band, under the direction of George Steele, has improved steadily and is on its way to becoming one of the top bands in the state. The band year is divided into two seasons, marching and concert. From late May until early the band spends many of its practice hours outside perfecting parade routines and learning football routines. The highlight of the marching season is the annual trip to Cedar Point, Ohio. In November tryouts are held for chairs in the different sections. Then begin many hours of practice for the three regular con- certs and the commencement concert. This year all the regular concerts were combined with the choirs. At the spring concert the senior awards were presented. The Mental Attitude went to Dennis Kime and the John Phillip Sousa to Ruth Hans. 65 Tr March ing and pep bands entertain Pep Band Members: Amy Fritzen, Ruth Hans, Jean Mon- roe, Debbie Wrobleski, Vicky Wharton, Cindy Andrysiak, Doug Fecher, Jae Johnson, ROW 2: Marcella Anderson, Cyndi Parrett, Heidi Pfeiffer, Donna McGawn, Pam Brown, Barb Binkley, Cheryl! McKeathron, Marsha Thomas, Nancy Kurdel, Jan Anderson, Jean Ward, Jeanne Koniecny, Mike McQueeny, Gail McPherson, Chris Kulasa, Robin Klute. ROW 4: Bob Mattasits, Rich Rudecki, Darrel Olson, Dave Fecher, Cal Kulasa, Mike Whiteman. ROW 5: Bill Jasinski, Eric Fritzen, Phil Faultich, Ken Denbow, Bob Snyder. 66 at halftime. Cougar Cadettes drill, drill and drill 67 This year's vocal music department was formed by three separate choirs, the A Cappella, the Concert and the All Girl Allegro Choir. At the beginning of the year songs were chosen for singing at the winter concert. The concert, which was a combination band and choir came and went successfully. Immediately work began for the second concert. Although a music festival was planned, the gas shortage turned it into a band and A Cappella Choir Concert. The last concert put the band and all three choirs together and the seniors were honored. Three and four year choir members were given trophies. The Mental Attitude - Most Improved Award was given to Bill Brooks and Kathy John. The highest award, the Arion, went to Mary Rudecki. 68 , Secretary; and Nancy UTLER, B | YNIVER eet? seuete aseees paererni icers: Kathy John, President; Jean Boyts, Vice-President; Frank Robinson | Choir Offi | Williams, Treasurer. 3 69 Swing choir presents then, now, and forever. Clockwise from above: Members ROW 1: Jean Boyts, Kim Zigler, Bonnie Maday, Nancy Russell, and Julie Saylor; ROW 2: Dave Miller, Larry Dodd, Dennis Kime; ROW 3: Jeff Neuman, Andy John Mem- bers: ROW 1: Roberta Scott, Tina Alvarado, Sue Manges, Amy Salz- gaber, Tammy Williams; ROW 2: Bart Swanson, Warren Tipton, Frank Robinson; Glen Woodle and Bill Brooks, Becky Barnes, Gary Evans-- guitar, Mary Rudecki--piano, Linda Hardiman--percussion, 70 Cheerleaders | 1 | Freshmen Cheerleaders: Top, Margaret Miller; Back, Annete Vermillion, Jamie Hall, Valri Harber; Front, Lynn Joslin, Robin - Klute, Michelle Clark. | Backing the team is MOST important when we're losing. The team has to know the fans are behind _ them 100%, no matter what. You can't give up when you're down. It's a matter of school pride. | You don't walk out on your school. A cheerleader's responsibilities are many, as this year's squad has discovered. Planning pep ses- sions, decorating lockers, making up cheers and promoting school spirit are only a few of a cheer- , leader's jobs. | Promoting school spirit isn't easy, especially when the team is losing. The cheerleaders couldn't _ always solve the problem, either. So the football players took over and came up with their own bril- liant idea to promote school spirit. They staged a mass sit-in and began to sing the school song. The cheerleaders joined in and soon after, nearly one-third of the student body had done the same! Mr. Noel, alias Uncle Bob, tried valiantly to calm the riotous masses, but realizing that his efforts were futile, the great man shrugged his shoulders and laughed. Even he knew spirit when he saw it and 250 yelling kids are quite convincing. a | Varsity and B-team arouse school spirit CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Cheerleaders lead fans in school song. Rich Parry aids Linda Wojciechowski in stunts. Varsity cheerleaders from BOTTOM: Sue Manges, Kim Zigler, Cindy Huston, Belinda Sebasty, Kathy John, Linda Wojciechowski. Cheerleaders take floor during time out. Sue Manges leads snake dance to gym. B-team cheerleaders FROM TOP: Cindy Sauers, Cindy Peterson, Sheila Brewer, Deidre Hertzberg, Trudy Dittmar, Tammy Williams. 73 Larry Mrozinski and Debbie Simpson register with Sophomore Class Pres- ident and date Joyce DeWit. Jan Mrozinski and Mike Calhoun enter The Lost World of Atlantis. Martha Fisher and Joe Laureys dance to the music. George Oudius and Andy Wolfe added much to the decorations, Bruce Stoner, Jim DeNeve, Dave Akin, Bill Brooks, Prom King Paul Fern- ald, Prom Queen Diane Garoutte, Janet Schroeder, Janet Shock, Nancy Williams, and Kathy Moffett. 74 of Atlantis’’ 75 LEARNING Donald Majors School Board Harold Philip James Sellers Wolfe Simmermeyer School Board School Board School Board 78 Administration and Staff Clockwise, from top: Mr. Leo Arvin, Superin- tendent; Mr. Amzie K. Miller, Jr. Principal; Mrs, Gloria Guptill, Librarian; Mr. Robert Noel, Assistant Principal; Miss Virginia Volkman, Guidance Counselor; Mr. Rex Thomas, Guidance Counselor; Mrs, Patricia Hicks, Aide and Study Hall; Mrs. Virginia Dodd and Mrs. Helen Run- nels, School Secretaries, 80 Hardworking and diligent Jan Winters prepares cafe- teria tables for the next lunch period. Charles Walker sweeps up the debris of the lunch periods. Frank Harville, Ron Knight and Jan Swartz a scrub-a- dub-dub assembly team in kitchen. Arlo Gourley makes friends with the night watchman of New Prairie. Patsy Claeys and Ruth Hennen momen- tarily hesitate for a picture during their cleaning activities. The Kitchen Krew--P. Haverstock, J. Swartz, P. Kelley, A. Fisher, M. DeNeve, J. Winters, B. Schimmell, P. Kratz. alae Pe hg 81 82 William Haselton Christine Cortier Frank Rokosz Barbara Deer David Mathews Mary Brummitt English--to acquaint students with basics of grammar, punc- tuation, composition, and literature through practice and dis- cussion. - Mr. Strick - Nords, words, and Wordsworth Life — recorded Nis WSIS iy AID ; a Ronald. Colborne Blaine Gamble Social Studies enables us to study the past, present, and future developments of our society, including its leaders and social structures. We can better under- stand the future of our society if we can understand our past, psychology, sociol- ogy, world problems, and old and modern world history. car i Paul Weaver 85 Lawrence Stick 86 Every year the language depart- ment attempts to send students to one of the countries where the foreign languages they are study- ing are spoken. This year 28 students traveled to Spain and 8 visited Germany. NP is lucky to have such fine teachers as this department has. Courses offered include four levels of Spanish and French and two levels of German. Gerardo Gonzales Dimitri Gloss [LL em, The Language Department laces. is going p CAPITAL REA-1.C MILLAS TLENGUAL ESPA EL 87 ‘Elements come to life.”’ THE WELCH SCIES ei Gis Robert James Schwenk Woolsey Keith Jack Kauffman Calhoun 88 CHLORIDE GOLD (GEN-GZONE The Welch Scientifi 2.07 um 2.83 NPHS students of chemistry were given the delightful opportunity of in- itiating a new teacher. Mr. Kamal, alias camel, was given a warm wel- come'. At this time Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Woolsey, Mr. Kauffman, and Mr. Schwenk should also be mentioned as instructors of the sciences. College bound students are fortunate, since New Prairie offers a variety of classes in this area, including, earth science | and Il, biology | and Il, chemistry | and Il, and physics. 89 Your days are numbered a? The NPHS Math department has served every student at one time or another, since all stu- dents are required to take at least one year of math. Math courses offered are General Math, Alge- bra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Honors Geometry , Trigonometry , Analytical Geo- metry, and Pre-Calculus. These courses are a vital portion of the NP curriculum, parti- cularly for those students wishing to pursue a profession or vocation related to the sci- ences. Ruth Ruth Crouch Lempke Robert Schwenk 91 92 Kenneth Gradeless Max Haag Edwin Wynelle Hamilton Hughes Timothy Moffitt Vianna Better Business Bureau The Business department offers sundry courses to meet varying needs of NPHS students. Included are typing, accounting, shorthand, office machines, general business, business law, business math, consumer education, and office lab, which is offered to senior business students to combine all of their previously learned skills in an office setting. 93 Life’s recipe Floyd Trosper Michael Sheetz 94 3 cups Proteins, vitimins, minerals--courtesy Agriculture 1 cup Physical Education to tone Dash of Health for better awareness That's the recipe for health alertness. 95 96 Representation of Soul This year's art classes spent a consi- derable portion of the first semester learning the basic principles of art and how to apply them. A few of the classes traded with Mr. Tolmen's drafting classes to learn perspective. Patience was a fringe benefit, while struggling to express one's feelings on paper, but students found the frus- tration was worth it. Choir and band classes learn funda- mentals of music and marching, and they spend much time in applying these skills. A new class, Music Theory, also taught the basics of composing and arranging. ne Barbara George Margaret Zivich Steele Dickie Applying technology. Harry Donald Tolmen Kane a, 4 e prs eS + | ee t Kenneth Margaret gi Mirer Ekstrom q a ey we Patricia Christine Lynch Maesch 98 NPHS has efficient voca- tional programs in the home economics and shop de- partments. Classes of- fered include foods, clothing, family living, child care, industrial arts (wood, metal, mechani- cal drawing, technical drawing, and graphic arts). The modern equip- ment used prepares the student for the future. 99 UNDERCLASSMEN Class of 1977 James Albertson Karen Alm Victoria Alvarado Jaime Antonucci Rebekah Baker Tara Bixby Allen Blad Marsha Blaze Donald Bode Debra Bougher Stephen Bowell Kent Bozenski Linda Bozenski Karen Bruck Brenda Bush Shelley Bush Lori Cady Susan Carr Robert Childress Toni Cholasinski Mark Clark Michelle Clark Sandra Clark Joe Coglazier David Cook Lori Corpe Daniel Cowham Bruce Cox Terry Curless Paul Davis Elizabeth Dawson Tammy Dene Kelly Dennis David DePoy William Deutscher Tammy Diedrich Jonathon Dolph Betty Duncan Debbie Dunning Daniel Dyer Bruce Elkins Randy Erickson William Farrington David Fetcher Gregory Feltz Gregg Fischer Susan Flitter Gregory Ford 102 Donna Fox Amy Fritzen Robert Garoutte Jami Hall Lenny Hall Denice Hammond Kenith Hansen Valri Harbor Timothy Harris Lloyd Harville Steven Hawkins Pamela Heath Mary Ann Hansley Dennis Hertzberg Sheryl Holman Deborah Holmquest Deborah Howard Willard Hudson Lori Hunt John Hutts Tori Ice Timothy James Theresa Jankowski William Jasinski Jae Johnson Raymond Johnson Jan Joslin Lynne Joslin Vanessa Kampf Jenifer Kane Susan Kelley Irene Kelly William Kelm Gregory Kent Darrel Kettring Shai Kincaid Freshman class officers: Margaret Miller, sec- retary; Roger Simon, president; Andy Mills, vice president; Jeff Rush, treasurer, 103 Sue Flitter and Kelly 2474 Dennis compare ; schedules at freshman registration, Catherine King Peggi Kizer Karin Klute Robin Klute Jeanne Konieczny Kristine Kratz Calvin Kulasa Kip Lamb Stuart Laue Doris Layman Ruth Lewis Larry Lineberry Cecelia Linkowski Deborah Littell Thomas Litza Joni Loop Steven Lowery Paula Lynch David Magley Cecilee Malone Jack Mannia Richard Manuszak Diane Markert Alan Markley Gregory Marlin Thomas Martell Joe Martinez Christine J. Miller Christine M. Miller John Miller Lisa Miller Margaret Miller Raymond Miller Susan Milliken Andrew Mills Betty Mills 104 James Moffitt Sharon Molenda Susan Morehouse LeeRoy Morgan Ricky Myers Lois McGann Michael McQueeny Thomas Nalepinski Robin Nickerson Mark O'Laughlin Douglas Palmer Gayle Parrett Jackie Pearish Vickie Pentis Heidi Pfeiffer Susan Pietrowski Cheryl Pietsch Maria Povlock Gayle Proud Jackie Renfro Judith Rice Debra Roesner Donald Rose Ronald Rose Glenda Rowe Jeffrey Rush Ann Ruzicic Chris Rybicki Gregory Samuelson Darrell Schnell Karen Schiele Leanne Schmitt John Schrader David Schreiber Joyce Schreiber Jayne Schroeder Joanne Schroeder Kenneth Schroeder Lynn Schwenk Dona Scott Randy Seibert Jerry Serry Bill Shepard Chris Sherbun Dwaine Siebe Terry Siebe Roger Simon Debra Singleton 105 Chris Sinka Steve Sisk Mona Smith Richard Smith Scott Smith Jamie Smolenski Bret Sobecki Tim Stacy Joseph Stayback Mary Stempl Todd Stockton Bart Strong Douglas Swartz Tamara Swift Gail Tarnow Glenda Thompson Mike Thompson Deborah Tibbs Brenda Truex Susan Truyaert Jan Truex James Tuesburg Debra Vande Zande Mary Varnak Annette Vermillion Carla Von Arx Phyllis Wagner Timothy Wagner Charlene Walker Nicholas Wallace Donna Ward Jean Ward Mike Warfield Crill Warner Becky Warrington Yvonne Weir Greg Ford and David Magley dissect worms in Biology class, 106 Vicky Wharton Tim Wheatbrook Lori Whiteman Greg Whitman Pamela Wilcox Cathy Wilkinson Ronald Womack Debra Wordinger John Wozniak Sharon Zakrzewski John Zloza Tim Baughman 107 Deborah Albertson Debra Arendt Andrew Baich Brian Bailey John Baldwin Rebecca Barnes Richard Barnes David Behrens Nancy Bennett Ralph Bicknese Barbara Binkley Becky Blankenship Shirley Blankenship Michael Blaze Dennis Bode Rebecca Bradburn Kenneth Breaux Sheila Brewer Donna Briskey Pamela Brown Patricia Bryant Chris Burns Debra Burton David Bush Melissa Buss Tamara Cady Richard Cain Gina Clark Patricia Clark Dawn Coan Sheila Colston Alan Conjalka John Conley Wendy Cornell Beverly Crum Dan Davidson Debra DeNeve Betty Deutscher Kathy Devereaux Joyce DeWit John Diedrich Trudy Dittmar Michelle Dopieralski Tamela Draves Mike Ebersole Richard Elkins Shery! Elkinss Steve Engel 108 ... Sophomores ... Sophomore Class Officers: Laurie Fraser, Vice-Pres- ident; Ed Sipotz, President; Doug Fecher, Treasurer; Cindy Sauers, Secretary; Gary Evans Doug Fecher Carl Felker Alan Ferguson John Flinchum Deborah Folger Laurie Fraser Brenda Fritzen Vickie Galko Debra Gamble William Gamble Jackie Garoutte Anita Gee Jan Gerecke Steven Gierke Joel Glon Brenda Goodman Diana Grimm Richard Gumm Trueman B. Haller Tom Hans Sally Harness Jeffry Harris Mark Harville Charles Hauser Debra Haverstock Patty Heath Tim Heddens Julie Hedstrom Pat Heminger Diana Herod Deidre Hertz berg Betty Higgins Cindy Hile Della Hill Kevin Hoggard 109 Raye Ann Holmquest Mike Holston Steve Hora Mike Horner Kim Hutton Mark Ingole Lisa Jackson Michael Jasinski Dwayne Jedrzejewski Dale Jesswein Andrew John Ricky Johnson Dirk Jones Louise Joseph Jon Kane Tim Keck Aimee Kennedy Clifford King Tammi Kizer Becky Kovas Leslie Kring William Kulwicki Nancy Kurdel Garth Lane Larry Laskowski Sherrie Lauver Leslie Lawson Roy Layman Ann Lepley Connie Lindborg Susan Lineberry Ed Livinghouse Kim Loucks Randy Main Sally Marker Sophomores work hard to build float for the Home- coming ceremonies. 110 Sint RASS ANS LASS Mary Meehan Beth Merkousko Kathy Meyers Antonio Miller Timothy Miller Francisco Montemayor Guadelupe Montemayor Cindy Morton Frank Moryl Tom Mrozinski Vickey Myers Mary McCarty Karol McCollum Kathy McCune Donna McGawn Dawn McGowan Susan McPherson Sandra McQueeny Betty Nagy Kim Nickerson John Nowacki Leisa Nugteren Lori Nugteren Patricia O'Brien Darrell Olson Georgea Oudhuis Rene’ Parkhouse Cyndy Parrett Rhonda Persinger Cindy Peterson Margie Peterson Martin Podemski Bradley Proud Michael Quirk Pam Rehlander James Risner Jan Robinson Charles Roda John Romig Jane Rose Richard Rudecki Nancy Russell Cynthia Sauers Richard Sawyer Diana Schroeder Lewis Seitz Chery! Shaw Kathryn Shouse 111 Robert Siebe Debra Simpson Larry Singletary Linda Sipes Ed Sipotz Greg Smith Kenneth Smith Melinda Smith Philip Smith Tamaera Smith Chris Snyder Brett Stark Riki Starnes John Stevens Glenn Strefling Roger Sudlow Bart Swanson Marsha Thomas Charles Thompson Vance Thompson Larry Toth Cheryl Truex Diane Truyaert Julie Vargo Randy Vermillion Carl Voorhees Richard Ward Robert Ward Robin Ward Dennis Watkins Laura Watkins Barb Watson Robert Wayer David Weber Shelly Westphal Mike Whiteman Christine Widup Alan Wilhelm Tammy Williams Carleen Wilson Debrah Wilson John Wilson Carol Wolbert Richard Wolf Andrew Wolfe Cynthia Woodruff Daniel Wrobleski Cindee Yeater 112 | | | Glenda Rowe needs assistance during her | study hall. Kevin Young John Zolman Registration provides students with the opportunity to talk with old and new friends. 113 Junior Class Officers: Ina Cook, Vice-President; Steve Laue, Treasurer; Linda Wojciechowski, President; Cheri Carr, Sec- retary. Curt Ackerman Mark Adnson Patricia Albin Susan Allen Tina Alvarado Linda Anders Dennis Anderson Jan Anderson Jill Anderson Marcella Anderson Cindy Andrysiak Marla Armstrong Colleen Artist Harold Baker Mike Balsley Dawn Bannwart Brenda Baughman Nancy Bealor Robert Beck Tamara Bennitt James Biehl Sharon Birchfield Richard Bladecki Debra Blosser Becky Borders Arthur Borkowski Monique Boulay Jean Boyts Wayne Bright Kimberly Buell James Bunton Tracie Bush Danny Butler Judy Calhoun Cheryl Carr Shirley Carr 114 Class of 1975 Stephen Carr Sally Cashmer Rory Cauffman Cindy Clark Lowell Clark Matt Clark Shelley Colston Ina Cook Denise Cortier Karen DePoy Sharon Deutscher Stephen Deutscher Larry Dodd Debbie Dolph Linda Duncan Rex Eckert Roland Eckman Michael Edgell Mary Ekovich Charles Evans Chester Fack Phil Faulstich Gerald Firebaugh James Fisher Kathy Flitter Sharlene Fox Jim Gadacz Dennis Galloway Brian Galvas Rick Geese Dan Gilpin Harry Dean Gilpin Randal Gourley Richard Green Linda Grimm Ted Habel Sue Hahn Billy Hall Patricia Hansen Susan Harness Frank Harville Billie Hastings Jeffrey Hawkins Lorrie Hendricks Mary Higgins Joan Hill Judy Horvath Cindy Huston 115 Kim Ice Mercedes Johnson Pat Kane Terri Kelley Laurel Kern Robert Kleine Ronald Knight Dale Kovas Sandra Krout Christine Kulasa Cindy Kuta Allen Lake Steven Laue June Littell Diane Loree Donna Lotter Lora Lotter Jay Loucks Duane Lowery Jody Lucas Bonnie Maday Carl Magers Kathleen Mangold Cindy Marlin Bob Mattasits Mark Merkousko Leon Meyers Dale Miller David Miller Ann Mills Russell Mills Jean Monroe Steve Moore Brad Morrie Connie Mrozinski Don Mrozinski Janice Mrozinski Kathy McCollum David McCune Cheryl McEathron Gail McPherson Tim Neff Debra Ness Douglas Neumann Jeff Neumann Olga Sue Newton Chery! Oliver Rodney Oliver 116 Mary Opoka Robert Pekofske Marc Pfeiffer Charles Phillippe Mark Podemski Barry Pumroy Charles Radcliffe Marie Radcliffe Jeff Reinhold Cathy Richardsonn Rachelle Ritschard Frank Robinson Georgia Rodgers Ron Ross Eugene Rowe Robert Rudynski Rodney Rush Amy Saltzgaber Diane Saunders John Saylor Julie Saylor Melvin Schmidkunz Michael Schreiber Karen Shroeder Philip Schwenk Donald Scofield Roberta Scott Belinda Sebasty Ronald Seibert Willard Seitz Jody Seniff Gail Shaw Ken Shead Kevin Sherbun Deborah Shock Carol Sikorski 117 Robert Simon Sally Simpson Tim Sinka Sheri Sisk Keith Smith Lisa Smith Robert Snyder Debra Spaid Laura Stepamek Kevin Sullivan Curtis Swank Michael Swift Warren Tipton Mark Tolmen Terry Toth Ronald Touketto Linda Travis Sandy Troxell Deborah Tuesburg Richard VanSchoyck Mary VanWanzeele William Varnak Gary Vedder Bruce Vermilyer Vicki Volstorf Kenneth Voyles Raymond Wade Sandra Wagner Cheri Ward Jackson Weir John Weiser Dennis Whitman Terry Whitman Linda Wojciechowski Brooke Wolff Donna Wood Glenn Woodle Ellen Woodruff Beth Woolsey Annette Zarembka Robert Zelasko Kim Zigler 118 Underclassmen show many varied expressions during a class period, Freshmen worked hard to prepare float for homecoming. New underclassmen are always welcomed to NP. 119 eaten atiAR RRR ER Ta Ue. APR NEN actrae N SENIORS David Akin lettermen, NHS, fb, tr, wr, golf, bskb, intras, Boys! State Senior class officers: Marie Galvas, secretary; Sue Manges, president; Vic Warren, treasurer; David Banaszak and Carmen Bates, vice president. Sp, lettermen, wr, tr Ramon Barnes Julie Barnhart Francis Bartoszewicz Carmen Bates Sp, bskb, fb, intras Coug Rep, pep, NHS, flag, Sp, NHS, art, intras swi, band Joan Bealor Marcia Bennett Leona Bicknese Marilyn Blankenship Fr, Coug Rep, FTA, pep, Drama, GAA, lettergirls, pep, office girl, vb GSC, GAA, lettergirls, pep, yb, swi, intras swi, tr, gymn, choir 122 Diana Bolinger Terri Bradfield Sandra Brady Mallory Brewer OEA. NHS FFA, GSC, pep, latin, ee é CoCad, GAA, FHA, vb, intras, lettergirls Karen Burkus } Billy Brooks Daniel Buck Sp, GSC, pep, FHA, tr Patricia Buss | Swing choir, fb, wr, intras, helper, cl st, Ger, band OEA, pep i fb intras Every September each class elects the officers who will lead them throughout the year's ac- tivities. The seniors, plagued by many pro- blems, selected a nearly all female slate of officers. Senior class officers organize and conduct all the events of the class' last year --the Homecoming float, the selection of the class symbols, and graduation ceremonies. Selected by the seniors as their class symbols were flower: white rose; colors: ivory and aqua; motto: Live for today, Dream for tomorrow, and Learn from yesterday; song: Pamela Cain Michael Calhoun : ; We May Never Pass This Way Again; gift: elec chole Ses: Cofep aintas color portrait of Mr. Miller and a charity do- nation. Cary Costello Gary Curless Fr, NHS, Cl of, intras lettermen, fb, Ger 123 Lanette Cowley Jerry Cuson Debra DeMeyer Kenneth Denbow Sp, Intras Sp, GAA, intras Brenda DeWitt James DeNeve Patrick Dennis pep, Sp, yb, GSC, FTA, Steven Dickie fb bskb, golf frosh cheerleader, band, Latin, tennis, swi intras WE MAY NEVER PASS THIS WAY AGAIN Life--so they say Is but a game ara they let it slip away Love--like the Autumn sun Should be dying but it's only just begun Like the twilight in the road up ahead They don't see just where we're goin’ And all the secrets in the universe Whisper in our ears and all the years will come and go And take us up always up We may never pass this way again We may never pass this way again We may never pass this way again Dreams--so they sa ; Are for the fools Sal they let them drift away Juanita Doane Robert Doane Peace--like the silent dove printing, choir Should be flyin' but it's only just begun Like Columbus in the olden days We must gather all our courage Sail our ships out on the open sea Cast away our fears and all the years will come and go And take us up--always up We may never pass this way again We may never pass this way again We may never pass this way again So | wanna laugh while the laughin' is easy | wanna cry if it makes it worthwhile | may never pass this way again That's why | want it with you Cause you make me feel like I'm more than A friend Bike I'm the journey and you're the journey's en | may never pass this Way again Larry Dolph Terry Dyer That's why | want it with you baby band GAA, FHA, Sp C 1973 Dawnbreaker Music Company Used by permission only. All rights reserved. 124 Se BE i Coat ae. Kathy Ebersole Barbara Ekovich Sp, GSC, pep, FHA, flag, GAA, Ger, Clst, tr helper Danny Evans David Ewers Boys! State Delegates were Mike Miller, Mike Lenig, and grahics, st co, intras, band, Dave Akin, choir Paul Fernald Julie Fischer Martha Fisher James Fonte” cr co, swi, tr Sp, FHA, pep NHS, GAA, GSC, FFA, FTA, yb Latin, band, chess, Intras GSC, vb, intras Eric Fritzen Marie Galvas Dianne Garoutte Geraldine Gorny lettermen, Sp, dance band, art, Fr, FHA GSC, FHA, choir, tr, intras band, swi 125 Timothy Gourley Latin, lettermen, wr, fb Patti Graychowski Attending Girls' State were: Kathy John, Ruth Hans, Michele Pfeiffer, and Mary Rudecki. Sp, art Charles Green Joan Gross pep, fb FHA Rick Hall Jeff Halter Ruth Hans Judie Harber lettermen, Sp, bb, bskb, Sp, yb editor, band, Girls’ OEA, choir, band fb, tennis State 126 1 { Linda Hardiman GAA, lettergirls, Sp, band, swing choir, vb, in- tras Frank Hartman lettermen, tr, intras, bskb Gregory Hofer swing choir, lettermen, bb, bskb, tennis, band, choir, st co Darlene Hoover GSC, pep Nancy Harenza FHA A Timothy Haverstock FFAZ Peggy Hooten pep, GSC, swi Carla Huencke pep, Sp, GSC, flag, NHS, band, intras Deborah Harness Barbara Meyers Hart Sp, GSC, pep, FHA, intras GSC, pep, Flag, intras, band Vicki Heath Janice Heminger Sp, pep, art, tr pep, GSC, yb, FTA, Fr, OEA, art Every Spring 3 girls and 3 boys are selected to attend Girls' and Boys' State. Both are held at an Indiana University for one week in June. The delegates receive training in democracy and government by actual partici- pation in a mock government of their own. They file for nominations and campaign for offices. The three branches are set up and then the delegates carry out the work of each branch, Through this participation the delegates not only learn about government, but also meet many new friends. Boys' State delegates were David Akin, Mickael Lenig, and Michael Miller. Girls' State delegates were Michele Pfeiffer, Kathy John, and Ruth Hans. Mary Rudecki, an alternate, also attended part of the session due to illness of a delegate. 127 Any student who maintains a 3.6 or better average during his junior year receives an honor sweater as a reward for his work. The Sweaters are presented during the fall awards program along with other scholarship awards, citizenship awards, and attendance awards. Patricia Hunt Dawn Hutts pep, Sp, GSC, sl st, FHA y Philip Jankowski Kathleen John Matthew Johnson Bruce Jones Sp, intras, bskb, fb FTA, Sp, NHS, pep, cheer- AVA, band leader intras, choir Jill Joslin Jeff Kent Dennis Kime Kevin Kindig Sp, Ger, GAA, swing lettermen, fb, tr, band Fr, pep, NHS, swing choir, Sp, lettermen, fb, bb, in- choir, gymn, choir, intras band, ch oir, tr tras Darlene Kistler Arlene Kleine Jennifer Klute pep, FHA, GSC, Ger Sp, NHS, yb Choir Regina Krzyzak on BS Jeri Lambert Tina Lange Samuel Lankford Philanese Lau pep, lettergirls, Sp, GAA, Sp, choir Latin, FHA, OEA, choir Swi, tennis, bskb, vb, choir, intras Joseph Laureys Brenda Lawson Micheal Lenig Mark Litza Latin, Sp, bskb, golf, fb, fb, bb, bskb, Boys' State band, intras tennis, intras Sp, Lettermen, intras Students receiving honor sweaters are Marsha Truex, Kathy John, Vic Warren, Diane Garoutte, Kathy Moffett, Carol Zlosa, Marie Galvas, Ruth Hans, Gayle Truyaert, Lanette Cowley, Wanda Wilson, Sandy Brady, Debbie Wrobleski, Janice Hem- inger, Michele Pfeiffer, Mark Litza, Jennifer Klute, Mary Rudecki, Pam Cain, and Martha Fisher. 129 Susan Manges Janet Mangold Cheerleader, pep, fr, band, pep, Sp, Ger, band choir, sw choir, NHS, Co Rep, intras Pamela Manuszak Roberta Martell Sp, GAA Pamela Martz Sherri Mayse Peter McCollum James Meehan pep, FHA, Co Cad, choir choir Graphic arts Sidney Meyers Michael Miller Penny Miller Diane Mills FFA, Lettermen, fb, wr, tr pep band, Boys' State, choir Co Cad, pep, Sp, choir, bskb, tennis, golf, band intras 130 Katheryn Moffett James Molenda Kimber Moore GSC, Sp, GAA, NHS, band Sp, GAA, Ger, lettergirls, pep, Co Cad, vb, track Lawrence Mrozinski Rebecca Nordahl Pamela Norris Steven Olson FFA, Ger, intras Fr, yb, band pep, Ger, GSC, FHA, FR, Sp, Fb, tr, intras Latin Paul Zahl can do it all. Thus began a sports story in THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE following a smashing Cougar victory on the gridiron. Therefore, it was al- together fitting and proper that our stellar quarterback be the recipient of a plague honor- ing him as the most valuable player in the Northern State Conference. Zahl| headed the ''Cougar Club an organization ane ee aaa eee set up by the coaches to recognize the player lettermen, pep, fb, bskb, lettermen, Sp, bskb, who has excelled in regular season games. He intras, band, ass't cheer- intras scored 15 touchdowns during the season. He leader carried the ball 111 times for 617 yards. His ra longest run of the season was 90 yards. He threw 91 passes and completed 35 for 590 yards. Four of his aerials went for touchdowns. He also intercepted a pass against Knos and ran that back 70 yards for a touchdown. He re- turned 16 kickoffs for 406 yards to lead the team in still another department. His darting maneuvers and quick stutter steps delighted NP fans. Opponents evidently re- spected him, for rival coaches voted him to be named conference MVP. This was the first Michele Pfeiffer aren Pitman time for this honor. band, GSC 131 Pr: David Romanowski Mary Rudecki Frank Schreiber FFA, fb Sp, Graphic Arts sw choir, sp, band, NHS, bskb, intras choir —_— Janet Schroeder Montgomery Scott Bonnie Shepherd Janet Shock Sp, lettergirls, pep, cl st, lettermen, fb Co Cad, pep Sp, pep, Gsc, FHA, NHS, GAA, vb, swi, bskb intras Glendal Sims Nancy Small Gail Smith Eugene Smith AVA, Graphic Arts, Sp vb, band, bskb FHA, choir Sp, FFA, fb, wr Lynda Smith Robert Smith Sp, pep, FHA, GAA, FTA, Sp, lettermen, fb, bskb, GSC, NHS, band, cheer- tr, intras leader 132 Patricia Stockton Sp, GAA, lettergirls, golf, intras Cynthia Szezypiorski FR, GSC, choir, DAR award Bruce Stoner Sp, lettermen, FFA, fb, swi, wr, intras Roxanna Taylor Ronald Smith Aaron Stayback fb, intras Rodney Swank bskb Marsha Truex pep, Co Cad, Sp, GSC, NHS, choir, intras Tm April Smolenski Mark Stevens band, intras Timothy Swartz FFA Gayle Truyaert FFA, FHA, Sp 133 Top Ten Seniors: Ruth Hans Debbie Wrobleski James Vermilyer Zoe Ann VonArx : Grphic Arts FHA, pep, vb, tr, choir Jennifer Klute Gayle Truyaert Wanda Wilson Lanette Cowley Michele Pfeiffer Janice Heminger Marsha Truex x Melody Walton Vicki Warren Mark Litza Latin, pep, art, gym, tr Fr, Co Rep, tennis Jeffrey Wiggins Jeanine Wilcox Sp, lettermen, fb, bskb, band, vb, drum major bsb, tr Nancy Williams Wanda Wilson Patrick Winter Debra Wrobleski Sp, GSC, pep, NHS, intras, band OEA, NHS AVA, graphic Arts, fb, wr FR, NHS, band, GSC, choir choir intras 134 Roxanne Wrobleski Latin, Co Cad Tina Young NHS, pep, Fr, FTA, Co Rep, tr, band Paul Zahl Carol Zloza Sp, lettermen, choir, fb, Sp, FHA bskb, bsb Fredrick Zinser FR, fb Karen Zakrzewski Latin, GSC, FHA, pep, choir, NHS, tr, intras Regina Clark Sp, choir Terry Banis Seniors Not Pictured Jerry DePoy Kenneth Elkins Neil Goheen John Goodman Kelly Hoggard Cathy Keller Harvey Moss Kevin Myers Key to Abbreviations: AVA - Library-Audio Visual Association Bsb - Baseball Bskb - Basketball Cl St - Clock Stoppers Coug Rep - Cougar Reporter Staff Fb — Football FFA - Future Farmers of America FHA - Future Homemakers Flag - Band Flag Girls Fr - French Club FTA - Future Teachers GAA - Girls! Athletic Association Ger - German Club GSC - Girls! Service Club Intras - Intramurals Sports Barbara Peterson Lynn Peterson Robert Pravecek Laura Swanson Simmermeyer Stephen Simmermeyer John Vermilyer Jesse Voorhees Roger Seering NHS - National Honor Society OEA - Office Education Association Pep - Pep Club Sp - Spanish Club St Co - Student Councilk Swi - Swimming TR - Track Tr Help - Track Helper Vb - Volleyball Wr - Wrestling Yb - Yearbook 135 136 A.K.M. honored at Senior Awards Mr. Amzie K. Miller, Jr. was honored at the Senior Awards Ceremony by the Class of 1974 with the presentation to the school of an oil painting of Mr. Miller. The painting will be displayed near the entrance to the gymnasium and auditorium. Mr. Miller has been principal of New Prairie since 1969, the first year of occupancy of the high school building. Mrs. Donna Zigler presents the Delta Theta Tau Scho- larship to David Akin. Senior students admire the awards received by fellow students, Mary Rudecki and Bill Brooks perform the class song for Awards Night. Jennifer Klute receives the Salutatorian Award from Mr. Noel. 137 Commencement 2 As we, the Class of 1974, gather here for the last time, we real- ize that memories are all we have left of New Prairie High School, the place that has become so much a part of our lives. Memories of good times and bad, our hardships and accomplishments will al- ways be with us. It is sad to think that we may only have memories of our high school. For many of us, we may never get the chance to make money for that trip to Spain, or work together as a team, knowing pride, sportsmanship, and respect as we win that big game, or even getting weak knees just before the curtain opens to present the musical. Saddest of all, we may never again see many of our friends. But as we look back in the years to come at our class, the class of '74, there are many things that will stand out in our minds, many things we as aclass should be proud of. Our football home- coming floats were the best. Our prom was the best. No matter what others said about our class, we worked together and got the job done. We have individuals who have excelled in sports, music and scholarship. Even though these people performed by themselves, they represented our class and had our full backing of pride behind them. Together as a class we came into New Prairie. Together we have seen matriage, birth, and even death among our fellow classmates. Together as a class we shall go out into the world. As for our future, whether we are still building our dreams, or mak- ing them come true, we the class of 1974, will make our future lives the best. Remember, we always got the job done. 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