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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1977 volume:

Walking the hallway, camera in hand, Mr. Anthony Warus- zewski, the school photo- grapher, is eyed by the student body hoping that he will enter the class and take a picture for the annual. We dedicate this annual to Tony because without his ef- fort, assistance and last minute printing, our year- books would not be possible. Classes Organizations a! Events Athletics Advertising The Ringing Of A Bell The Cheers From An Assembly The Laughter In The Hallways We Find Happiness In The Memories Of Events That Are Special To Us 6 But We Look Forward To The Summer, And Are Optimistic About The Future. SIMON A1W iNOTHIN’ Cuz 7 8 As Time Passes Memories Become The Cherished Treasures Which Make Life Worth Living. PEOPLE A Teacher’s Work Is Never Done MR. JACK CALHOUN Biology MR. D. FREE LING Industrial Arts MR. KEN GRADE LESS Accounting MRS. WYNELLE HUGHES Business MR.RON COLBORNE Government MR. BILL FRIEND Graphics MRS. GLORIA GUPTILL Librarian MR. MIKE JENNINGS Health MISS CHRIS CORTIER English MR. BLAINE GAMBLE Economics MR. MAX HAAG Business MR. MICHAEL KAMAL Chemistry MRS. MARTHA CYRUS Art MRS. KATHERINE GA LEY Mathematics MR. ED HAMILTON Business MR. DONALD KANE Metals MRS. BARBARA DEER English MR. DIMITRI GLOSS French MR. BILL HASELTON English MISS REBECCA KAPSA Art MRS. MARGARET DICKIE Vocal Music MR. GERARDO BONZALES Spanish MR. RONALD HIGGINS Social Studies MR. KEITH KAUFFMAN Biology 12 They're all just kids at heart. MR. DAVID MILLAR Agriculture MR. MICHAEL POWERS Science MR.DON THOMAS Agriculture MRS. ALICIA MILLER English MRS. JACQUELINE RAILE Home Economics MR.HARRY TOLMAN Industrial Arts MISS RUTH LEMPKE Mathematics MR. TIM MOFFITT Typewriting MR. FRANK ROKOSZ English MR.FLOYD TROSPER Phys Ed MRS. PATRICIA LYNCH Home Economics MR. ROBERT NELSON Band MRS. ARDITH ROSS Home Economics MR. DAVID WASHBURN Mathematics MR. DAVID MATHEWS English MRS. KATHERINE NOVA Phys Ed MR. DAN SHEAD Industrial Arts MR. JAMES WOOLSEY Earth Science MRS. RUTH MICHOUD English MR. GEORGE OLSON History MR. LAWRENCE STRICK German MRS. PAT HICKS Study Hall 13 Donna Hoffer, Leah Halter, Jan Nickerson, Peg Haverstock-Manager, Margaret Kelley, Phyl Alice Fisher, Gladys McCleland, Cafeteria Staff. is Kratz, Rosemary Mattasits, Irvin Andrysiak, Vernon Gesse, Ralph Cain, Custodians. Seniors To Take World By Storm 1977 Senior Class Officers: Bob Garoutte, Treasurer; Bill Farrington, President; Jeff Rush, Vice-President; Jenny Kane, Secretary. Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 197 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 Class Of 1977 May 22 will find us, the class of 1977, out on our own. From this day forward, it will become our job to make the decisions that will shape our lives and the lives of others. With our high school memories behind us, we now face the challenge of carving out a living from the world around us, still possessing our spirit, vigor, and our new found sense of freedom. We leave behind us ac- quaintences, friends, and the laughter in the hall- ways, but we are not without hope. Graduation day will leave us to engage in the many oppor- tunities that the world has to offer whether it be marriage, furthering our education or establishing careers. Perhaps we will pause to catch our breath and clear our heads before we journey into our futures. As we ponder our new lives awaiting us, we will occasionally return to our alma mater to re- call the classes, convocations, and the everyday occurances that made us happy. We will remem- ber the laughter and the tears which made our high school days most memorable. As we reflict on our pasts, we will know in our hearts that par- ticipating has made a difference by making our lives richer and our days brighter. Karen Aim Victoria Alvarado Jamie Antonucci Fay Arkuszewski Rebekah Baker Tara Bixby Allen Blad Donald Bode Mike Bolinger Debra Bougher Stephen Bowed Kent Bozenski 19 Joseph Colglazier David Cook Lori Corpe Daniel Cowham Terry Curless Paul Davis Elizabeth Dawson Tammy Dene Kelly Dennis William Deutscher Tammy Diedrich Jonathan Oolph Daniel Over vviniam rarringion Gregory Feltz Gregg Fischer Gregory Ford Donna Fox Amy Fritzen Robert Garoutte Lenny Hall Denice Hammond Eugene Hancz Valri Harber Timothy Harris Regina Harvey Pamela Heath Connie Heck MaryAnn Hensley Dennis Hertzberg Sheryl Holman Deborah Holmquest Deborah Howard Willard Hudson Lori Hunt John Hutts Tori Ice Theresa Jankowski William Jasinski Jae Johnson Raymond Johnson Jan Joslin Lynne Joslin Vanessa Kampf Jenifer Kane Irene Kelly Richard Kelso Gregory Kent Darrell Kettring Shai Kincaid Catherine King Peggi Kizer Kristine Kratz Calvin Kulasa Stuart Laue Larry Lineberry Deborah Littell Thomas Litza Steven Lowery Paula Lynch Christine J. Miller Jack Mannia Christine M. Miller Alan Markley John Miller Raymond Miller Susan Milliken Andrew Mills Betty Mills Michael McQueeney Sharon Molenda Susan Morehouse Robin Nickerson A Gayle Parrett Mark O'Laughlin Lynn Paxson Vickie Pentis Heidi Pfeiffer Susan Pietrowski Cheryl Pietsch Donald Proctor Gayle Proud Jacqueline Renfro Donald Rose Scott Resetar Judith Rice Debra Roesner Ronald Rose Jeffery Rush Ann Ruzicic Christopher Rybicki David Schreiber Kenneth Schroeder Joyce Schreiber Lynn Schwenk Jayne Schroeder Jerry Serry Joanne Schroeder William Shepard Christine Sherbun Roger Simon Debra Singleton Chris Sinka Richard Smith Bret Sobecki Timothy Stacy Joseph Stayback Tnrld Stockton Bart Strong Tamara Swift Gail Tarnow Deborah Tibbs James Tuesberg Brenda Truex Debra VandeZande Glenda Thompson Jan Truex Michael Thompson Susan Truyaert 4. ' Annette Vermillion Timothy Wagner Charlene Walker Donna Ward Jean Ward Michael Warfield Vicki Wharton John Wozniak Yvonne Weir Todd Weist Timothy Wheatbrook Catherine Wilkinson Cynthia Wesch Rebecca Warrington. Debra Wordinger 31 Many Years From Now We Will Recall A Flower That Of A Rose, A Song Entitled Dream On”, The Colors Of Mint Green And Ivory, And A Motto Which Said: Live That You May The More Completely Realize And Live In The Idea Which Contains The Reason Of Your Life And That You May Build Up Yourself To The Height Of Your Conceptions The Senior Class Of 1977 Patrons J ' Of The Class Of 1977 Mr. and Mrs. John Antonucci Mr. and Mrs. John Molenda Mr. and Mrs. William Bowell Mr. and Mrs. Fred S . Miller Mrs. Evelyn Clark Mr. and Mrs. F.J. O'Laugnfln Mr. and Mrs. Wayne 0 . Cox f Mr. and Mrs. James Pfieffer Mr. and Mrs. Albert Curless Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roesner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schwenk Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Fecher Mr. and Mrs'? Richard Simon Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Ford Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sobecki, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gabryszak, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Truex Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garoutte Mrs. Charles Walker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris Rev. and Mrs. T. Bentley Warrington Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hudson w V Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Weir Mr. and Mrs. R . Thomas Ice Mr. and Mrs. Philip West Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Johnson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Water Wozniak Mr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Kelso Juniors Look Ahead To The Prom 1977 Junior Class officers: Steve Wade, Vice-president; Tina Galloway, Treasurer; Carla Nickerson, Secretary; Doug Fraser, President. We are the Juniors and have had our busiest year yet at New Prairie. We have begun to pre- pare for our futures by working diligently in our regular studies and taking the S.A.T. Test. Meeting with our guidance counselors in the spring, we selected the courses which would meet the requirements for graduation and would provide us with the necessary background for the college or the career which we selected. The selection of our class schedule for our final year at New Prarie made some of us sad and some of us glad. For when we returned in the fall, we would be Seniors. Of course, the prom was our big event. As we attempted to imporve over the previous year's class was the junior senior prom. By working together we transformed the gym into a land of fantasy and enabled everyone to enjoy some moments we shall long remmeber of the very successful and colorful event. With only one year of high school ahead of us, we look back to our Junior year as one of our best years at New Prairie. Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 Class Of 1978 35 Mary Adnson Rick Albertson Ted Allen Nico Alvarado Pam Artist Greg Ash Doug Atherton SI Ann Babarik Kim Bates Greg Baxter Jeff Beck Gregg Behrens Karin Blad Cindy Blanchard Cheryl Brown Rebecca Brown Don Bryant Debra Buck Dawn Buell Janice Bunton Pat Burns Sam Bush Peggy Butler Kendi Cady Pam Cain Sue Cain David Campos Randy Candler Terry Coffman Joni Colglazier Paul Connett Chris Countryman Judy Crouch Rick Cunningham Mark Czanderna Tom Danielson Ed Dean Sue Dobbins Leslie Dopieralski Harry Dudeck James Dudeck Lance Dudeck 36 Doug Fraser John Gabryszak Tina Gal loway Mike Garoutte Kevin Gerhardt Bob Gilroy Lorrie Glassburn Dean Dunning Joe Ekovich Tina Elkins Sharon Erickson Kevin Feltz Rob Fisher Jeff Foulk Scott Goodson David Gorny Donita Greene Andy Grimm Duane Gross Jeff Halter Charlie Harville Cheryl Hastings Sandy Hebner Brian Heck Jim Heise Garry Heminger Diane Herzberg Jim Higgins Kathy Johnson Judy Jonas Ceila Jones Deb Jones Dale Jones Rebecca Jones Steve Jones Deb Hora Joel Hostetler Kathy Houser Karen Huenecke Rich Humberger Shari Hutton Karen Ice Paul Kampf Kim Kaplon Cindy Keck David Keehn Mark Kenyon Marcia Kessler Donna Kettring 37 Molli Kizer Tom Kmiec Bryan Koloj Diane Kopkowski Dawn Krueger La Donna Kulasa Annette Kulwicki Yvette Lamb Ron Le Page Kevin Laureys Ruth Layman Mary Ann Lazo Steve Lazo Chris Le Gendre Doug Lenig Kyle Leslie Pete Lestinsky Tim Lewis Nancy Litza Bill Loop Diana Lutes Gail Masterson John Mayser Linda Meyers Mary Meyers Joyce Miller Leslie Milliken John Mills I V i $ Donna Lynch Liz Maike Lisa Main Doug Major Nanette Markley Larry Martin Mary Martinez Cassie Moffitt Vicki Moorman Martin Morrow Larry Morton Fred Moryl Mark Mrozinski Steve Mrozinski Kerry Me Donald Deb Me Gann Kathy Me Phereson Sherri Me Queen Jim Neff Carla Nickerson Tara Nordstrom Brenda Robinson Rob Robinson Peggy Roda Randy Rosenbaum Margaret Rowe Gaynel Runnels Dennis Rzepka Mark Paul Randy Pravecek John Rehlander Laurel Rendleman Karen Renfro Hector Reyes Renee R itschard Brian Sauers Jon Schaefer John Scofield Sue Sebasty Betty Sechrest Karol Sellers Scot Serry Rich Shail Jim Sims Robert Smith Roger Smith Sue Smith LeeAnn Spaeth Sally Spaid Lori Stacy Judy Stearns Ruth Sternitzke Gary Stevens Shelley Stickler Don Stoner Gail Strefling Lee Thomas Dave Thompson Mark Tibbs Rose Toothman Peggy Truyaert Eugene Turczynski Sandee Vance 39 John VanSchoiack Staci VanSchoiack Mike VanWanzeele Judy Vice Cindy Vollmer Dale Voltz Dewaine Waak Charles Wigent Jerry Wilkinson Scott Williams Patty Wilson Karen Wise Chuck Wojciechowski Gail Wollert Mike Waak Steve Wade Bonnie Waldo Donna Ward Linda Warrington Judy Wideman Trudy Wideman ESmS' Chris Worthington Connie Yocum Julie Zarembka Mike Zmirski Roberta Zolman Donna Zwierzynski Kathy Stone Sophomores Exercise Salesmanship 1977 Sophomore Class Officers: Vice-President, Jackie Jasinski; Secretary, Nora Harris; Treasurer, Dale Bode; President, Eric Wolfe. Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Class Of 1979 Returning to school after the summer vaca- tion and greeting new friends provided excite- ment on registration day as we prepared for another year not as newcomers to the school but as experienced sophomores. We boosted our class treasury with the an- nual sophomore magazine sales. Buy a maga- zine from me was heard throughout the hall- ways as we asked everyone to aid in our money- making project which will be used to produce our junior-senior prom in 1978. Our attendance at school functions estab- lished as freshmen continued as we backed the Cougars. We participated by being members of the boys or girls varsity and junior-varsity teams. Selecting our class rings provided a change of pace from finding out why A = B, where our ancestries came from, or learning how to oper- ate a typewriter without looking at the keyboard. Now we have complete the year in which we received our rings, cleaned up after the prom and anticipate an eventful summer prior to our return as Juniors and more educational experiences. Zinnia Artist Colin Baker Angela Baldwin Craig Banholzer Ron Barnes Brenda Barnhart Allen Bartmess Ken Bartoszewicz Laura Bealor Dale Beck Mark Beeman Kent Bicknese Pam Blint Dale Bode r John Boone Roger Borkowski Nancy Bozenski Jim Bruck Tami Bryant John Buss Ruth Carr Ellen Clark Laurie Coffman Kerrill Cowles Jim Cuson Brian Davis Roy Deutscher David Devereaux Jim Ford Juilann Ford Jamie Fowler Scott Freedenburg Francine Gadacz Dawn Garoutte Ann Gilchrist 42 Nora Harris Cynthia Hartman Krista Hartman Todd Hartman Rachel Harvey Shirley Harville Liz Hauge Anita Goodman Bonnie Goodmai Jodi Gumm Jerry Hans Wendy Hansen Joell Harber Rod Harrington Jon Houseknecht Laura Hughes David Jackson Matthew Jackson Jackie Jasinski Susan John Julie Johns Carol Hayes Steve Heath Linda Heminger Charles Hendricks Robert Hesting Connie Hojara Sue Horvath Nancy Johnson Craig Jones Elisa Jones Teresa Jurkowski Kregg Keigley Florence Keller Pat Kindig Vicki Kizer Ron Kleine Richard Kratz Kathy Kurzhal Lori Kuta Rebecca Linn Don Livinghouse Sheila Martin Jack Miller John Miller Mary Miller Mike Miller Peggy Miller John Midi ken 43 Denice Moore Cheryl Morrow Ann Moryl Lisa Mossman Tim Mrozinski Mike Myers Mike McCarty Len Noens Deb Norton Carrie Nowak David Olson Eva Olson Linda Olson Tomme Owens Paula McCollum Cherri McDonald John Nagy Rick Newman Brenda Nickerson Stephanie Nies Louie Nitsos Jeff Parry Florence Peterson Nancy Pietrowski Deb Price Deb Rauschenbach Bonnie Rice Teresa Rice Mike Rist Diane Robinson Nile Rose Peggy Ross Vicky Rudecki Felicia Sabo David Salisbury Robin Schimmel Barb Schroeder Donna Shepard John Shirley Sara Shoff Wendy Simon Teresa Sims Becky Sipes Jim Smith Tom Smith Doug Smuck Todd Sobecki John Soos Gina Spaeth Allen Starr Paul Stepanek Oave Sud low Don Sud low Betty Sullivan Mike Sullivan Craig Swanson Kim Sczcodrowski Joe Szynal Greg Tarnow Teresa Tarnow Tara Thompson Glen Todd Bob Vantine Paul VanWanzeele Theresa Vida Jamie Waak Penny Wallace Bill Wallace Mark Watkins Cheryl Weaver Renee Weist Bart West Linda Wickizer Sally Wilhelm Brenda Wilkinson Doug Williamson Kathy Wilson Sharon Wilson Tammy Wilson Eric Wolfe Julia Womack Judy Worthington Roxsana Wright Michalene Wrobleski Deb Y eater Robert Youngblood Gregg Zigler Rob Zigler Gary Zwierzynski 45 Freshmen Adjust To New Surroundings 1977 Freshmen Class Officers: Treasurer, Jim Klute; Secretary, Sharie Tarnow; Vice President, Sally Wolfe; President, Mitch Kane. Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 Class Of 1980 High school has been a new experience for us. It took time for us to adjust to the maze of hallways, getting to class before the tardy bell, and what to do during home room besides roam- ing the hallways. We were beginners in high school classes. Our large number have made progress as we par- ticipated in sporting activities, clubs, where we developed ourselves until we demonstrated the ease, self-confidence, and poise found in the upperclassmen. We dreamed of the years ahead—until our Graduation day. We began our first year with working on math problems, learning about the free enter- prise system and applying English knowledge in our compositions. We developed friendships and lived good times which will be remembered during vacations and afterwards. The summer will pass quickly and we will anxiously return as sophomores to greet old friends and to make new ones—and look for- ward to another year at New with the special events and activities that it will hold for us. 46 Pam Benjamin Bill Blackston Susan Blad George Bladecki Debbie Bode Theresa Bolakowski Patti Bolsega Cindy Buss Sally Cauffman Debbie Cavin Kim Chapman Scott Chlebowski Cindy Christenson Karen Clady Carol Anderson Jeff Anderson David Arndt Bruce Atherton Chris Bailey Pam Barber Anita Baxter Greg Bonder Joey Bradley Dan Brashear Jim Brashear Mike Briskey Kevin Brooks Patti Bunton Mary Clayton Vivian Cooper Randy Curless Keenis Davis Ed Decker Kym DeGroote Lyn DeGroote Jim Deutscher Dewayne Dolph Greg Dudeck Mike Dudeck Gene Eggert Dave Ewert Shelley Farrington Gene Gadacz Janice Gadacz Diane Galvas Pam Gamble Jim Garoutte Tammy Gauk Ernie Geist Sharin Gierke Greg Gilpin Gwen Gilroy Leon Glon Brian Green Theresa Haddock Steve Hagler F Jim Heath Renee Herbert David Henry Pat Higgins Jay Hochstetler Andy Holman Mike Holmquest Mitch Kane Bryan Keck Darma Keen Jack Keldsen Tim Keller Chris Kent Dean Kenyon Debbie LePage Everett Lau Neil Lauver Tom Lazo Tammy Lenig Tim LeRoy Kerry Leslie Reuben Holmquest Dan Hostetler Rory Hudson Kathy Humberger Mark Jones Kim Jorgenson Brenda Jozwiak Jim King Dave Kirkham Jim Klute Ed Kopkowski Janet Kremke Virginia Lake Virginia Lamb V . Mary Lestinsky Vicki Lewis Jack Loop Dave Loree Roxanne Lutes Sue Lynch Tom Lynch 48 Scott Main Keith Manges Tom Marciniak Lisa Martell David Martin Kathy Martin Theresa Martinez David Maxwell Laurie Mayser Larry Merkousko Dan Mi Her Mike Miller Mike Mills Lora Miser Jill McQueeney Paul Nally Scott Ness Lester Newton Roy Nickerson Ginger Norris Mike Nowacki Marcia Molenda Darlene Moore Jim Morehouse Mary Morgan Mark Moss John Mrozinski Cheryl MacMillan Gene Pietsch Matt Porter Tim Provlock Jerry Ratliff Avonda Reinhold Valerie Rempt Ed Resetar Diane Ruda Greg Rudnick Jess Ruskowski Ramiro Saldival Doug Samuelson Carla Sauers Mike Schmidt Cyril Oake Heidi Parrott Larry Pearish Bill Pegg Laura Peterson Angela Pierce Larry Pietrowski Sandy Reyes Chris Roda Ann Rodgers Todd Rodgers Lisa Romig Jeff Rose Ken Rospierski Sandy Scott Jim Seeley Bill Seering Lisa Serry Rob Shail Lynn Shaffer Kelly Shirley Ken Smuck Kelley Stacy Jim Stayback Bobbi Stevens Mike Stevens Vicky Stickler Debbie Sullivan Mark Suit Leon Suit Frank Szilagyi Shari Tarnow Chris Thompson Greg Thompson Jeff Thompson Kellie Thompson Mike Thompson Ron Thompson Laurie Touhey Mark Tuszypski Ross Vardaman Monica Varnak Lori Vermillion Nelson Vermilyer Barbara Vida Joan Vivirito Kevin Voelker Mike Volstore Dale Waak Mike Williams Marlene Williamson Karen Wilson Jerry Winter Brenda Wireman Sally Wolfe Doug Wollert 50 Steve Woodrick Gail Woolsey Rose Zarembka Sandy Zelasko Tom Zielinski Wayne Zwierzynski Overcrowded classrooms were attributed to this year's large Freshmen class. We Dedicate This Page To Those Who Have Gone Away Debra Bradshaw Lelitia Breaux Gregg Hall Rory Hudson Willard Hudson Timothy James James Romanowski 52 English: The Power Of Words Today's world is one of words. Whether writing a term paper or talking with a friend in study hall, being able to communicate is a vital asset in our ever changing world. Learning words is only the first step towards good communication. The next step is learning to use them to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings effectively. New Prairie students are learning how to communicate through courses in English I, II, III, accelerated English I, II, III, senior English, novels, and creative writing. YOU forgot to underline your title. Senior English prepares us for college composition. “Dear John-I wonder if this is GRAMATICALLY correct? A gourmet samples his sauerkraut juice. Reading is the basis for many new ideas. 55 Business: A World Of Its Own .. General Business teaches young minds the basics. With practice, I can write 100 words per minute. 56 Typing requires a great deal of concentration. Looking for old stencils is a job onto itself. Teaching students about the intricate work- ings of the business world, explaining to them the difference between the general store and the multi-million dollar corporation. These are just two of the facets of the Business Department. The curriculum of the department begins with the basics in business operations, con- tracts, marketing, and data processing, con- tinues through to skills such as typing and shorthand and culminates in the vocational areas of accounting and Intensive Office Lab. 57 Science: A Changing Every good scientist must do his reports and paperwork. Science is an integral part of our lives. Its pre- sence is all around us. Studying Science is a chal- lenge. From Biology on up to Physics, Science is an ever changing world of ideas. These ideas are re- flected in the many innovations and technological ad- vancements that have changed our lives and the world. Scientific achievements begin as ideas in young minds, perhaps among those of our own New Prairie students. The Study of science today will have a definite impact on our living tomorrow. Things have changed since the cauldron. 58 jail World Of Ideas ... Research can solve age old problems. Failure to read the directions results in possible ex- plosions. 59 Mathematics ... The Science Mathtime is worktime. 60 Of Numbers ... Challenging! Boring! Impossible! Fas- cinating . . . These are just a few of the many words used to describe mathematics curriculi. Some students find these classes just fun, while others find these courses vital for future survival, since one year is required for grad- uation. Mathematics applies to all fields such as Engineering, Pharmacology, Computer Science, and in the everyday practice of Consumerism. Mathematics provides the basic knowledge for living. Sharp penci Is make for sharp minds. A friend is someone to help. Arguments make for interesting conversation. 61 Social Studies: Human Progress Mr. Haselton's economics class goes stock hunting. dirty jokes are not necessary on essays. Today's happenings are tomorrow's history les- son. By reflecting upon the history of the world and our nation, we learn the basics of our culture and the events which have led to our present status of governmental activity. Cause and effect of our economic system are felt today and will be felt in the days to come. We should learn from experience and profit from mis- takes. Today's social studies include not only U.S. History but also aspects of Government, economics, psychology sociology and human behavorial pat- terns and how a person shapes their own world through their own government. Gail and Robin try out their new crayons. Ashamed of your beard?? 63 Physical Education Improves Everyone I can kick higher than you can. Happiness is sharing the gym. A healthy mind and a healthy body are the objectives of the Physical Education Depart- ment. This is achieved through the many activities and competition found throughout the curriculum. Unique this year was the introduction of a two week gun safety session in which stu- dents learned the proper techniques of handling firearms and other hunting equipment. In- structors were from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Just like Home Ec—roll, pinch and form. Imagination provide variety in Art. Art Is In The Mind Of The Creator Shall we start over again! Art is a fascinating world. Creative ability must be present to weave a wall-hanging, mold a ceramic figurine, to turn an idea into a fin- ished product. Students begin with an idea just as the great masters, test it, and finally manipulate the inanimate material into an outstanding piece of artistic craftsmanship—a finished masterpiece. A self portrait can be very informing. 65 I hope it comes out in one piece. Using the proper equipment aids construction. Welding assists with modern sculpture. Teaching skills which can be used after graduation is the object of the Industrial Arts Department. This years classes are co educa- tional. More girls are enrolled than ever before. Students learn the proper handling of the simplest hand tools and complex graphic equip- ment. This valuable knowledge can be carried to higher levels of training in carpentry, printing, architecture, and metalurgy. Students not only take industrial arts for training, but also for the satisfaction of designing a project, building it, and being able to say, I built it myself . The printing of a newspaper can be hectic. 66 Prepares Students For Everyone must take notes. French students quiz each other. Foreign Language Aids In Studies Speaking a foreign language can be a great asset after graduation for it can be used in many fields such as social work, foreign travel and business operations. If one works d i I legenti y, students may one day find themselves seated in the United Nations building as an interpeter for a famous king or some foreign diplomat. Foreign language can also be fun as you fine yourself able to speak a language other than English and thereby able to speak to natives of other lands. “1 feel like a telephone operator. 68 Anything you can do, I can do better. A lively bunch of Ag students? Agriculture Grows To Future Needs A student prepares the metal for painting. Learning now to plan for the future is the goal of the Agriculture Department where stu- dents gain knowledge in the field of farm management, seed selection, and machinery re- pair. The Agriculture Department has their work plotted out for them, but students learn quickly and they are ready to face the task of feeding this ever expanding world. Other projects during the year were animal selection for better yield and experience in judging and growing. 69 Home Economics Solves The Problems Of Living ... A New Prairie entry in the Pillsbury Bake-off? Where's my brown sugar? Have you seen my needle? What can I do to balance my budget? These are not unusual comments of students in the Home Economics Department. Learning to cope with living situations and accepting responsibilities which will be encountered in later years provide realism with- in the department. Courses which aid in the life of the stu- dent include Child Care, Home Management, Family Living and Bachelor (Singles) Living. Instruction in sewing and in foods also assist the student. Which pattern would look best on me? Smile, you're on Candid Camera. 70 A wedding reception provides a free meal. Karen Renfro gets ignored by a visitor. Family living can make dreams a reality. 71 FLUTES Patti Bolsega Valerie Rempt Chris Roda Debbie Bode Greg Dudeck CONCERT BAND Darma Keen Ernie Geist Mike Holmquest Heidi Pfeiffer Gayle Proud Linda Bozenskl Kendi Cady Carrie Nowak Lori Cady Kim Kaplon Betty Sullivan Sue Smith Ginger Norris Rachel Harvey Karen Firebaugh Linda Heminger B FLAT CLARINETS Vicki Wharton Robin Klute Sandy Hebner Zinnia Artist Karen Wise Wendy Simon Pat Burns Joan Vivirito Julieann Ford Sharon Zakrzewski Charlene Walker Linda Meyers Theresa Bolakowski Sally Cauffman Cheri Everill OBOE Kathy Kurzhal BASSOON Tomme Owens Terri Rice CONTRA BASS CLARINET Gaynell Runnells ALTO CLARINET Susan Blad BASS CLARINET Theresa Tarnow Regina Feikes Jill McQueeney ALTO SAXOPHONE Keith Manges Dave Olson Dawn Krueger TENOR SAXOPHONE Mike McQueeney Keenis Davis Kent Bozenski Brian Greene BARITONE SAXOPHONE Becky Brown Bob Vantine TRUMPET Dave Fecher Dave Earlywine Kyle Leslie Kevin Laureys John Miller Dewayne Dolph Renee Simmermeyer Dale Williams Ken Rospierski FRENCH HORN Sam Bush Mark Paul Patti Wilson Bonnie Rice Matthew Porter Doug Wollert TROMBONE Jerry Hans Bill Jasinski Allen Blad Scott Fredenburg Joe Szynal Gail Woolsey BARITONE Lee Thomas Kevin Brooks TUBA Tim Headley Lance Dudeck Dale Voltz PURCUSSION Scott Williams Chris Countryman Gene Eggert Dave Maxwell Jim Morehouse Jim Ford Chris Thompson You are sharp, a common comment prior to concerts of the musical entourage of New Prairie High School. The comments did not refer to the wearing apparel of the stu- dent but to the tonal quality of his musical instrument. Three concerts were held during the year with members playing everything from clas- sical to modern arrangements. In addition to concerts, members also participated in solo and ensemble contests and received medals for their performances. 72 Marching Band Performs Intricate Routines MARCHING BAND FLUTES Linda Bozenski Regina Feikes Karen Firebaugh Rachel Harvey Linda Heminger Kim Kaplon Ginger Norris Carrie Nowak Heidi Pfeiffer Gayle Proud Sue Smith Betty Sullivan Theresa Tarnow B FLAT CLARINETS Zinnia Artist Susan Blad Debbie Bode Theresa Bolakowski Patti Bolsega Sally Cauffman Greg Dudeck Cheri Everill Julieann Ford Sally Hebner Robin Klute Jill McQueeney Tomme Owens FLAGS Valerie Rempt Terri Rice Chris Roda Wendy Simon Joan Vivirito Charlene Walker Vicki Wharton Karen Wise Sharon Zakrzewski ALTO SAXOPHONE Ernie Geist Mike Holmquest Darma Keen Dawn Krueger Keith Manges Dave Olson Bob Vantine TENOR SAXOPHONE Kent Bozenski Keenis Davis Brian Greene Mike McQueeney BELLS Kathy Kurzhal Becky Brown Pat Burns Kendi Cady Lori Cady Linda Meyers Sue Morehouse Gaynell Runnels TRUMPETS Dwayne Dolph Dave Earlywine Dave Fecher Kevin Laureys Kyle Leslie John Miller Bonnie Rice Ken Rospierski Renee Simmermeyer Dale Williams Patti Wilson Doug Wollert MELLOPHONES Sam Bush Mark Paul Matthew Porter TROMBONES Allen Blad Scott Fredenberg Jerry Hans Bill Jasinski Joe Szynal Gail Woolsey BARITONE Lee Thomas Kevin Brooks TUBA Lance Dudeck Tim Headley Dale Voltz PERCUSSION Chris Countryman Gene Eggert Jim Ford Dave Maxwell Jim Morehouse Tim Mrozinski Chris Thompson Scott Williams Keep in step! was the common cry heard throughout the practice field as the marching band prepared to march before, during and after football games. This practice prepared them for numerous contests in which they participated. The long hours paid off in the form of medals and trophies. Formal practice during the day was only a portion of hours of practice as early morning practice made up the other. A common phrase heard among members was, Who can play at 6 A. M. ? ?? The group also received the honor of playing in the La Porte Fourth of July parade. Tim Headley, Allen Blad, Bill Jasinski, Jerry Hans, Heidi Pfeiffer, Sandy Hebner, Dave Fecher, Mike McQueeney, David Earlywine, Kevin Laureys, Becky Brown, Renee Simmermeyer, Director: Mr. Robert Nelson, Darma Keen, Chris Thompson, Brian Greene, Regina Feikes, Vicki Wharton. 74 The Attentiveness of some is unbelieveable. With a whisp of the director's baton, the Jazz Ensemble can play a tune that will rival any professional group. Early morning practice was the key to the group's success. A Spring Concert with the Swing Choir brought out the talents of both. The Jazz Ensemble performs to provide lis- teners with the melodies of the standards as well as the sound of modern rock. The group was under the direction of Mr. Robert Nelson Illlllllllllll lllllllll Practice makes perfect . . . A.M. Reflections Goes Traveling to Aurora High School for a con- vocation and then a tour of southern Indiana provided an enjoyable experience for the thirty members of the AM Reflections—the Swing Choir. Providing entertainment for numerous social and civic organizations in the area, gave the members experience for a First Place rating in the State contest and a concert with the Dance Band. Serving the group as officers were Karen Aim, president; Chris J. Miller, vice-presi- dent; Steve Jones, secretary, Karin Klute, treasurer; Mrs. Margaret Dickie sponsor. South Chelj J. Miller, Steve Jones, Kent B.cknese, Angela Baldwin, Dan McGuire, Julie Johns, Craig Swanson, Karen Aim a1frke M9 � C olIPellers Mark Pa“l- Scott Williams, Mary Adnson, Oave Thompso , A C,V J', ,® Ga,,oway' Len y Hall Rol ZitHer, Laura Bealor, Rich Shail, Nancy Johnson, Gregg Zigler, Karin Klute, A.M. Reflections is directed by Mrs. Margaret Dickie. Sing A Song Of Sixpence Students who have shown outstanding ability are selected to seing in the A- Capella Choir. These young singers are chosen from the members of the Concert and Girl's Allegro Choirs. Choir members are chosen for their musical skill and creativity. Membership in the A-Capella Choir provide the nucleous of the musical cast. Seriousness and levity are displayed by members, A Capella SOPRANOS Sandy Clark Joni Colglazier Amy Fritzen Tina Galloway Donita Greene Regina Harvey Sherri Hutton Kathy Johnson Julie Johns Ceila Jones Lisa Jones Karin Klute Lori Kuta Lisa Main Nanette Mark ley Linda Meyers Chris Miller Lisa Mossman Carla Nickerson Gayle Parrett Brenda Robinson Vicki Rudecki Leanne Schmitt Gail Tarnow Jan Truex Felicia Sabo Vicky Wharton TENORS Ted Allen Greg Baxter Dale Beck Kent Bicknese David Codman Deb Doane Jamie Fowler Lenny Hall John Miller Mike Rist Todd Sobecki Craig Swanson Greg Tarnow Becky Warrington Choir Chuck Wojciehowski Greg Zigler Lynn Schwenk Sue Sebasty Karol Sellers Brenda Truex Roberta Zolman ALTOS Karen Aim Vicky Alvarado Mary Adnson Angela Baldwin Brenda Barnhart Laura Bealor Pat Burns Kathy Eggert Valri Harber Liz Hauge Nancy Johnson Jenny Kane Robin Klute Paula Lynch Kathy McPhereson BASSES Craig Banholzer Jeff Beck Alan Bartmess Don Bryant Tom Clark Bob Garoutte Joel Harber Steve Jones Greg Kent Darrell Kettring Andy Mills Dan McGuire Jim Neff Mark Paul Rich Shail Dave Thompson Rob Zigler 76 Concert Choir FIRST ROW: Debbie Bode, Kathy Houser, Mary Martinez, Jay Hochstetler, Tom Lynch, Kevin Brooks, Kathy Taylor, Lori Vermillion, Renee Simmermeyer. SECOND ROW: Pam Artist, Shari Tarnow, Betty Secrest, Penny Wallace, Cyril Oake, Mark Jones, Rob Shail, Peggy Roda, Jamie Antonucci, Laura Peterson, THIRD ROW: Carla Sauers, Carol Anderson, Sally Wilhelm, Pam Blint, Jim Klute, Jim Garoutte, Dave Loree, Tammi Bryant, Linda Olson, Becky Sipes, Eva Olson, FOURTH ROW: Gail Wollert, Darma Keen, Debbie Holmquest, Scott Ness, Dave Devereaux, Gary Heminger, Ernie Geist, Dave Martin, Chris Kent, Director: Margaret Dickie. Girls Allegro Choir FIRST ROW: Darlene Moore, Pam Gamble, Sheila Harness, Tammy Lenig, Cindy Wesch, Gail Masterson, Peggy Devereaux, Molli Kizer, LaDonna Kulasa, Jane Camalick, SECOND ROW: Linda Peterson, Kim Bates, Kellie Thompson, Tina Elkins, Cindy Keck, Lisa Dopieraiski, Karen Wise, Nancy Litza, Becky Lind, THIRD ROW: Director: Margaret Dickie, Tina Tarnow, Tammy Gauk, Theresa Tarnow, Marcia Masters, Bobbie Stevens, Brenda Jozwiak, Virginia Lake, Shari Gierke. 77 Is your page done yet? was constantly echoed by Mr. Blaine Gamble, Journalism advisor, as deadlines approached for the COUGAR REPORTER. After scurrying to finish the copy for the newspaper by writing, rewriting, justifying, final copying, proofreading,and doing the lay- out and heads, members of the journalism class could relax--until the next issue. Between the production of the monthly school newspaper, students of journalism learned the fundamentals of feature, sports writing as well as techniques of interviewing and notetaking. Karin Klute was Editor-in-Chief and Mary Ann Hensley, Assistant Editor for the 1976- 1977 COUGAR REPORTER. COUGAR REPORTER 78 FIRST ROW: Karin Klute, Deb Roesner, Carla Nicker- son, Jan Truex, Kim Bates, Advisor: Mr. Blaine Gamble. SECOND ROW: Eugene Truczynski, Betty Mills, Joanie Schroeder, Annette Vermillion, Chris Miller, Sue Sebasty, THIRD ROW: Sheryl Holman, Shari Hutton, Jeff Rush, Brenda Truex, Jayne Schroeder. FOURTH ROW: John Wozniak, Jon Schaefer, Dennis Rzepka, Jim Neff. Many hours go into the production of a paper. ORGANIZATIONS Student Council FRONT ROW: Lisa Mossman, Sandra Reyes, Mary Adnson, Robin Klute. SECOND ROW: Sponsor-Mr. Robert Noel, Darrel Kettring, Doug Williamson, Eugene Gadacz. AVA Library Club FRONT ROW: Starr Ewert, Kris Kratz, Anne Rice, Tomme Owens, Cheryl Pietsch, Sponsor-Mrs. Gloria Guptill. SECOND ROW: Regina Feikes, Cindy Vollmer, Nancy Bozenski, Richard Kratz, Teri Rice, Teresa Tarnow, Bonnie Rice. 80 V Chess Club Loses Veterans New Prairie Chess Club lost all of its veteran players last year and are in the process of rebuilding. Club activities included a rapidtransit chess tournament, won by Gregg Zigler, solitaire chess and study opening theory as well as chess traps. Members of the club are selected, by chal- lenge, to become a member of the Chess Team. The team had a successful year taking second place in the LaPorte County Chess League, losing the traveling trophy. Three-dimensional chess can be nerve racking. FRONT ROW: Amy Fritzen, Kent Bicknese, Gregg Zigler, Steve Hagler, Sponsor: Mr. Mike Powers. SECOND ROW: Dave Olson, Dave Earlywine, Jerry Hans, Doug Wollert. THIRD ROW: Ruth Layman, Doug Lenig, Kevin Feltz. 81 Art Club Gains Theatrical Experience FRONT ROW: Amy Fritzen, Joanne Schroeder, Debbie Roesner, Kelly Thompson, Jean Ward, Miss Rebecca Kapsa. SECOND ROW: Carla Nickerson, Sheryl Holman, Sue Sebasty, Cheryl Brown, Pat Cites, Chris Rybicki. THIRD ROW: Nlel Laver, Connie Hojara, Gayle Proud, Andy Holman, Betty Mills, Sharon ZakrewskI, Mitch Kane. Future art club members??? Preparing sets for the fall musical was the major activity of this year's Art Club. Led by Vice-President, Sheryl Holman; Secretary, Joanne Schroeder; and Treasurer, Andy Holman, the group participated in a student art show and ventured to various shows and museums. The thirty member club made a few extra dollars this year with a sale of their art projects. The group was under the sponsorship of Miss Becky Kapsa. 82 Leanne Schmitt shows off her Cougar Button. What organization is composed of students who wish a career in the office field? OEA of course! Office Education Association is co-curricular to aid members in their career objective. Members attended state and district conferences and contests. These contests tested not only the students' knowledge but their personality as well. Fund raising activities included a sale of candles, calendars, and cougar buttons. Officers for the year were: President, Sue Morehouse; Vice-President, Leanne Schmitt; Secretary, Donna Fox; Treasurer, Joyce Schreiber; Parliamentarian, Sharon Molenda; Historian Reporter, Ceilia Jones; Sponsor, Mr. Max Haag. OEA Attends State Contest ... FRONT ROW: Sandy Clark. Ceilia Jones, Debbie Buck, Theresa Jankowski, Mary Martinez, Kathy Houser, Leanne Schmitt, Mr. Max Haag. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Pietsch, Cathy King, Kendi Cady, Joyce Schrieber, Bonnie Waldo, Sandy Hebner, Donna Fox. THIRD ROW: Anne Rice, Lynn Paxson, Sue Morehouse, Marcia Kessler, Judy Wideman, Judy Crouch. 83 New Prairie's Future Farmers of America received many awards this year. This fifty- nine member club took first place in sheep judging, individual beef judging, and in- dividual swine judging in the Purdue Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. They also worked for the Gold Emblem Chapter Award. Officers for the year were: President, Dave Thompson; Vice-President, Brian Heck; Sec- retary, Donna Zwierzynski; Treasurer, Terry Coffman; Reporter, Mike Rist; Sentinel, Mic Jasinski; FFA sponsor, Don Thomas. FFA Goes To P.U. I was judged No. 1 by the FFA. FRONT ROW: Dale Waak, George Bladecki, Tammy Lenig, Tim Shott, Patty Wilson, Matt Feikes, Deb Cauln, Wayne Zwierzynski. SECOND ROW: Shelley Farrington, Louie Nitsos, John Mrozinski, Jim Deutscher, Mark Tuszynski, Sharri Gierke, Keenis Davis. THIRD ROW: Tim Headley, Bob Williams, Todd Rogers, Steve Woodrick. FRONT ROW: Sponsor: Don Thomas, Susan Truyaert, Lori Corpe, Lorrle Glassburn, Dave Keehn, Allen Starr, Deb Van- deZande, Don Stoner, Peggy Truyaert, Roy Deutscher. SECOND ROW: Dave Devereaux, Mike Rist, Dave Salisbury, Terry Coffman, Scott Goodson, Rob Fisher, Mike McCarty, Scott Freedenberg. THIRD ROW: Bob Youngblood, Steve Mrozinski, Jon Houseknecht, Don Livinghouse, Dave Jackson, Mike VanWanzeele, Doug Lenig. 84 FRONT ROW: Sandy Zelasko, Teresa Martinez, Anita Baxter, Deb Roesner, Betty Mills, Pat Cites, Pam Waldo, Denise Moore. SECOND ROW: Angela Baldwin, Ann Moryl, Julie Johns, Robin Klute, Sheryl Holman, Annette Vermillion, Trudy Wideman, Carla Nickerson, Jayne Schroeder, Sandy Reyes, Pam Barber. THIRD ROW: Brenda Barnhart, Stepha- nie Nies, Lisa Martell, Tara Thompson, Bonni Waldo, Laura Peterson, Darlene Moore, Mary Lestinsky, Kym DeGroote, Janice Gadacz, Lori Vermillion. FOURTH ROW: Deb Raushenbach, Janice Washluske, Joanie Schroeder, Nancy John- son, Kathy Eggert, Gayle Proud, Ann Gilchrist, Cherri Everill, Lori Kuta, Sponsor: Mrs. Marti Cyrus. SIXTH ROW: Juli- anne Ford, Kellie Thompson, Patti Bunton, Cheryl Brown, Gail Woolsey, Renee Simmermeyer, Tawni Sinka, Connie Hojara, Sharon Zakrzewski, Jan Truex, Sharri Tarnow. New Prairie Students, Farmers??? The Spirit of N.P.H.S. Making posters, pep sessions and cheering at athletic events is the task of the Pep club and Cheerleaders. With combined effort, the group revived Spirit in the halls of New Prairie. A jewelry sale raised funds to purchase an exercise machine for the athletic department. Officers were: President, Betty Mills; Vice-president, Bonni Waldo; Secretary, Kathy Eggert; Treasurer, Denice Moore; Reporter, Nancy Johnson; and sponsor of the pep club Mrs. Marti Cyrus. Pep club presented a cake to Mr. Trosper. N.H.S. Inducts 62 Sixty-two students were added to the 29 members of The National Honor Society. The group culminated an active year of community oriented projects, highlighted by the annual trip to Chicago and dinner theatre. Officers for the year were: President, Heidi Pfeiffer; Vice-President, Chris M. Miller; Secretary, Karin Klute; Treasurer, Mike McQueeney; Historian, Mary Ann Hensley; Sponsor, Mrs. Wynelle Hughes. Inductees anxiously await opening ceremonies. FRONT ROW: Karen Huenecke, Ceilia Jones Jan Bunton, Doug Fraser, Eugene Truczynski, Kyle Leslie, Sherri Mc- Queen Peggy Truyaert, Mary Adnson, Mrs. Wynelle Hughes, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Doug Lenig, Kendi Cady, Becky Brown' Gaynel Runnels, Trudy Wideman, Deb Buck, Pat Burns, Tina Galloway, Rob Fisher. THIRD ROW: Terry Coff- man, Lee Thomas, Paul Kampf, Tom Clark, Steve Wade, Dave Thompson, Brian Heck, Randy Candler, James Heise. FRONT ROW: Karin Klute, Robin Klute, Jayne Schroeder, Amy Fritzen, Theresa Jankowski, Vicki Wharton, Heidi Pfeiffer, Susan Truyaert, Sandy Clark. SECOND ROW: Lori Corpe, Gail Tarnow, Annette Vermillion, Toni Cholasinski, Brenda Truex, Joyce Schreiber, Beth Dawson, Jenny Kane, Jean Ward. THIRD ROW: Paula Lynch, Karen Aim, Lynn Schwenk, Sheryl Holman, Chris M. Miller, Susan Carr, Joanne Schroeder, Susan Milliken, John Miller. FOURTH ROW: John Wozniak, John Hutts, Jeff Rush, Robert Garoutte, Larry Lineberry, Stuart Laue, Sue Morehouse, Mary Ann Hensley. FIFTH ROW: Darrel Kettring, Kent Bozenski, Roger Simon, Bill Farrington, John Zloza, Bill Jasinski, Mike McQueeney. 86 Physics students can Miss Lempke. Although small in number, the Girl's Ser- vice Club put forth as much enthusiasm as any of the larger clubs. Spirits were elevated dur- ing the holidays as members decorated windows and doors of the school. Projects for the year were focused on the community. At Christmas time, members made baskets for the needy. The club also sponsored a carwash which helped raise money so that the club could continue its charitable works. The GSC sponsored The Gong Show which fea- tured talent within the halls of New Prairie. Officers for the year were: President; MaryAnn Hensley, Service Projects Chairperson; Debra Wordinger, Decorations Chairperson; Chris Miller. The Club is sponsored by Miss Ruth Lempke. GSC Helps Community FRONT ROW: Theresa Jankowski, Paula Lynch, Kendi Cady, Gaynel Runnels, Heidi Pfeiffer, Sponsor-Miss Lempke. SECOND ROW: Debbie Wordinger, Becky Brown, Gayle Parrett, MaryAnn Hensley, Chris Miller. Under the leadership of Editor John Miller, the yearbook staff finally produced the 1976-1977 edition of Prairie Life. The small group put in many hours working after school, during study periods and at home to produce the annual. The various tasks of putting out the book included selling ads, taking and cropping pictures, designing layouts, writing and rewriting copy, and of course typing. Skeleton Staff Produces Fantastic 77’ Yearbook Editor John Miller The staff after the final deadline. Business Manager Cheryl Pietsch Assistant Editor Karin Klute Bonn! and Pam Waldo 88 Larry Martin Becky Warrington Paul Connett Cougar Cadettes Practice Practice Practice A lesson In follow the leader. Presenting the colors at every home basketball game was one of the responsibilities of the Cougar Cadettes. They performed at football games, Cedar Point, and area parades. They also competed at the Wisconsin Spectacle of Music, a drill-team National Champion Competition. In keeping with the times, the Cadettes took on a new look by adopting the spinning, rifle-twirling flag format to add pageantry to the routines. Let's get this show on the road! 89 Letter Club Members Show Athletic Achievement Outstanding athletes are rewarded for their efforts during high school with a letter sweater and thereby become members of the Letter Club. Maintaining their independence at homecoming, the boys' and girls' clubs cooperate in their money making efforts. Boys' Letter Club Officers were: Bob Garoutte, president; Roger Simon, vice-presi- dent; Rich Shail, secretary; Cal Kulasa, treasurer; Don Bode, Sgt-at-arms; and Mr. Harry Tolmen, sponsor. Girls' Letter Club Officers were: Karen Aim, president; Gail Tarnow, vice-president; Joyce Schreiber, secretary, Kelly Dennis, treasurer; and Ms. Chris Cortier, sponsor. FRONT ROW: Wendy Hansen, Zinnia Artist, Francine Gadacz, Tami Swift, LeeAnn Spaeth, Shelley Stickler, Liz Hauge, Deb Roesner, Dawn Garoutte, Jenny Kane. SECOND ROW: Sue Carr, Betty Mills, Brenda Truex, Cindy Keck, Renee Weist, Vicki Kizer, Sara Shoff, Peg Miller, Gayle Tarnow. THIRD ROW: Karen Aim, Joyce Schreiber, Mary Ann Hensley, Nancy Johnson, Angela Baldwin, Peggy Strong, Sue Horvath, Kelly Dennis. FOURTH ROW: Mary Adnson, Sue Milliken, Karen Huenecke, Deb Singleton, Molli Kizer, Kathy McPherson. 90 FRONT ROW: Chris Rybicki, Don Bode Jeff Rush, Bruce Elkins, Raul Sanchez, Bob Garoutte, Sponsor: Mr. Harry Tolmen. SECOND ROW: Darrell Kettring, Todd Stockton, Joe Martinez, Dave Fecher, Rich Kelso, Tom Nalepinski. THIRD ROW: Ray Johnson, Roger Simon, Bill Farrington, Greg Samuelson, Andy Mills, Dave Schreiber, Lenny Hall. FRONT ROW: Jim Heath, Bill.Feece, Dale Bode, Doug Fraser, Steve Jones, Ernie Geist, Rob Zigler, Mitch Kane, Don Stoner, Eric Wolfe. SECOND ROW: Lee Thomas, Paul Kampf, Peter Lestinsky, Jeff Beck, Ron Barnes, Rich Shall, Doug Williamson, Craig Jones, Dave Swank, Dave Salisbury. THIRD ROW: Dale Voltz, Chris Countryman, Gary Zwierzynski, Jeff Parry, Steve Wade, Tom Clark, Allen Bartmess, Kevin Laureys, Dennis Rzepka, Jon Shaefer. 91 German Club Plans Trip To Old Country Snows prevented the German Club, as well as other organizations, from raising money through the concession stand at home basket- ball games but the members, nevertheless, remained undaunted in their efforts to earn funds for a trip to the Deutschland to further their experience in the practical application of their knowledge of the German language. Aiding the president. Sue Milliken were Jim Heise, vice president; Tammy Wilson, secretary; Joyce Schreiber, treasurer; and Mr. Larry Strick, sponsor. Essen Sie gut, Freulein! FRONT ROW: Avonda Reinhold, Sandy Reyes, Mary Clayton, Jeanine Washluske, Tammy Wilson, Greg Zigler, Sue Milliken, Sponsor: Mr. Larry Strick. SECOND ROW: John Flagg, Kent Bicknese, Wendy Hansen, Doug Wollert, Pam Blint, Linda Wicklzer, Joyce Schreiber, Doug Fraser, Mike Miller. THIRD ROW: Jay Hochstetler, Pat Higgins, Roy Deutscher, Jon Schaefer, Jim Heise, Ron Kleine, Bob Vantine. FRONT ROW: Theresa Martinez, Tina Tarnow, Pam Barber, Janet Kremke, Tina Galloway, Pam Benjamin, Patti Bolsega, Debbie Sullivan, Terry Haddock, Sponsor: Mr. Gerardo Gonzales. SECOND ROW: Kim Jorgenson, Pam Blint, Shelley Farrington, Laura Peterson, Mary Lestinsky, Bobbie Stevens, Kathy Kurzhal, Sandee Vance. THIRD ROW: Virginia Lake, Ginger Norris, Cheri Everi 11, Angela Baldwin, Betty Duncan, Kerry Leslie, Tara Thompson. FOURTH ROW: Glen Todd, Chris Thompson, Stuart Nickerson, Mike Miller, Matt Porter, CurtFelker. Spanish Club Plans Future Trip A Grand Raffle with many prizes provided the means by which the Spanish Club will sponsor members on a rewarding and fun trip to Spain next year. Another highlight of the year was the joint Christmas Party with the other language clubs --French and German. Our officers were Pam Blint, president; Karen Ice, vice president; Shelley Farrington, secretary; Kathy Taylor, treasurer with Mr. Gerardo Gonzales as sponsor. Music is the same in any language. 93 Twenty-three members participated in the French Club under the sponsorship of Mr. Dimitri Gloss. Numerous projects were planned during the year such as a cake raffle at a bas- ketball game but despite efforts of the club, heavy january snows hampered the clubs good intentions. Other projects planned were an Easter food drive, a school slave day and a donkey basketball game. Officers for the year were: President, Chris Miller; Vice-Presi- dent, Kyle Leslie; Secretary, Steve Wade; Secretary, Ellen Clark. Winter Dampens French Club Plans Members take time out to hear a funny story. FRONT ROW: Cindy Christenson, Renee Herbert, Sally Wolfe, Liz Hauge, Lisa Mossman, Bonnie Rice, Patty Hardy. SECOND ROW: Debbie Jones, Judy Rice, Sherri McQueen, Ellen Clark, Chris J. Miller, Kyle Leslie. THIRD ROW: Keith Manges, Peg Miller, Renee West, Steve Wade, Cindy Vollmer, Ann Moryl, Jodi Gumm. 94 The Mission Band Come one. Come all, see the music de- partments rendition of the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. The show was presented on November 12 and 13 with Bruce Cox and Lisa Jones in the lead roles as Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown. Comedy was provided throughout the show by Mary Adnson as Adelade and Rich Shail as Nathan Detroit. Lenny Hall as Nicely Johnson and Rob Zigler as Benny Southstreet, kept the audience laughing. The Mission Band, with the other Guys and Dolls worked dilligently to make the show a great success. Oh Nathan Darling . . .“ % The Dolls Sit down you're rockin' the boat. The curtain call is the actors final performance. 97 Guests arrive at make-believe land . . . Prom King Queen Roger Simon and Annette Vermillion. Prom Court: FRONT ROW: Prom King Queen Roger Simon and Annette Vermiliion. SECOND ROW: Bruce Cox and Jan Joslin, Bob Garoutte and Karen Aim, Bill Farrington and Debbie VandeZande, Bret Sobecki and Brenda Truex, Jeff Rush and Joyce Schreiber. A Short Look At The Way It Was 76 77 f Ag SEPTEMBER 3 The Viking 2 spacecraft laids on Mars and eventually sends back the'first pictfltesjbf the Martian surface. 6 A Russian pilot lands a MIG-25 jet in Japan |nd asks the United States for politica£asyfeim. 9 Mao Tse-Tung, leader of the Peoples' Republic of China dieyaLige 82. 23 President Ford and, Jimmy Carter discusslEconomic problems in the first of the Ford.'CarCer,oebates ini Phil idelphia. JTJjC a OCIftegR 4 U.S. Secretary of BgriruIture Earl L. Butz for fG$ss Indiscretion amid ■ rising protest over racist remarks 6 Presipbnt Ford and jWy Carter j dfecuss foreign policy aid national, def sMin the second of the Fferd Carter deb s in FrancisofTjj NOVEMEE- lmw ■JKm y H I V jH fSpmes Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr. is ejected President or the United States capturing 50.08 percent ofcihe {popular vote. Senator Walter F. Monaale, (MirlnJj isjelected Vice-Presidents 15 ChinArejects friendlier, Ties with iMsiaV' H d By DECEMBER Wjff 16 U.S. Health Officials Ijalt thje Sv.ine- Flu immunization program because of a possible link to at least fifty cases of oaralysis and four deaths. 20 C icago Mayor Richard J. Daley dies S of ag heart -attack at the aga of 74. f JANUARY Y 4' 1 • if Jhjdi dastero-hsfof fcie UiS. jMvkvf 6ne'of,the worst winters. iiyhistory. Schools and ffctories are shut down (because of. Record freaking fcold temperatures and a shortage of natural, gas. While tile Wefcterir half of the D S. suffers seVere drought and possible water rationing,; F eddie Prinze star of f levisftjw's fchiko and the Man , commitsjtrfcide due to personal problems. I.februar Anthony Kritsis abducts a mortgage company official '-wild he Maimed had taken advantage bUnim. After hiding 1 . the official hostage for more than 63 hours, he was finally abducted by T JT f police. 7 ;Zb K rfjfl'I AofjMf marchT !:W mmidL W M £ 5 Notre Dame upsfts indpfeated and No. 1 San Francisco in Basketball 93-82. 22 ln i n«jas9 X'Pa! mutual betting law, Wnicrapow makes race trap's 2d 562 persons die in the Canary Islands after the worst airplane crash ini avaition history. APRIL 15 Zairean war spills over into Zambia spreading the African war throughout, the continent. MAY 14 Evangelist Billy Graham visits1' Sour! Bend for a crusade at the University of Notre Darnc withPecord crowds ■fap n Hr ' Y m 22 Prendent JimmyXarter comes to South d Bern-to address rne benjor Class of Notre Dameft-iJni ve.rsity gyring comme!icen � ibxercisls,hela there. Convocations At New Prairie The sound of the Congolmeratlon rocked the student body. Flying through the air with the greatest of ease? Sportscaster Sam Smith was on hand for Career day Terry Garoutte demonstrates the ancient art of Karate. 101 New Prairie Students As Seen Through The Eye Of The Camera Tom gets a lesson in body building. Now THAT'S a centerfold. 102 Welcome To My Nightmare? Captain Electric, A Gong Show leftover. All the neat things I could be doing, and I'm here. Sue, Lynn, Karin and Sue clown around. John Millers' smiling self-portrait. 103 Nineteen Hundred Seventy- Seven SENIOR BAND AWARDS John Phillip Sousa Award - Dave Fecher Mental Attitude Award - Robin Klute Distinguished Musician Award - Heidi Pfeiffer Senior Drurr Major Award - Mike McQueenty National Band Association United States Youth Foundation Inc. Distinguished Musicians Certificate Award - Vicki Wharton SENIOR CHOIR AWARDS Arion Award - Lenny Hall Mental Attitude Award - Karen Aim John Miller f DEPARTMENTAL AWARDf Bausch Lomb Honorary Science Award - Heidi Pfeiffer Science Award - Dave Fecher Art Award - Yvonne Weir .► Industrial Arts Award - Bret Sobecki Math Awards - Dave Fecher Heidi Pfeiffer Business Award - Theresa Jankowski OEA Outstanding Service Award - Leanne Schmitt Home Economics Award - Debra Wordinger English Award - Steve Fjeikes Spanish Award - Lori Corpe Yearbook Awards - Editor: John Miller, Assistant Editor: Karin Klute, Business Manager: Cheryl Pietsch Accounting Award - Jojwlu ff Shorthand Award - Lori Corpe SCHOLARSHIPS p Girls1 Service ClutTV Debr tVordinger-i , __.... Hudson Lake P.T.O - Chris Miller Rolltngyfcrafrie P.T.p. - Yvonne Weir Delta Theta Tau -Karin Klute American L'e'gTon Auxiliary - Kris Kratz Elks Scholarship - Jenny Kane Robin K ute Goshen College Freshmen Scholarship - Regina Harvey Indiana State Academi Scholarship - Jenny Kane Indiana State Music Scholarship - Vicki Wharton North Central CollegeJHonorary Scholarship - Debra Wordinger • Indiana State Acadernffe cholarship - Brenda Truex Ben Franklin Honor Scholarship - Bill Farrington Presidential Scholarship Valparaiso University - Heidi Pfeiffer La Porte Hospital Auxiliary - Lori Cady Awards And Accomplishments D.A.R. Award - Jenny Kane Betty Crocker Homemaxer Award - Connie Heck Boys' State Delegates - Dave Fecher, Roqrr Si' Dave Schreiber Girls' State Delegates - Jenny Kane, Heidi Pfeiffer, Karin Klute DeKalb Award - Sue Truyaert American Legion Citizenship AVvard - Jenny Kane L Rooer STmon Football Homecoming Quee:’ - Sue Carr Basketball Homecoming Queen - Jenny Kan � Prom King ana Queen -Roger Simon and Annette Vermillion ATHLETICS FRONT ROW: Don Bode, Bruce Elkins, Bob Garoutte, Jeff Rush, Lenny Hall, Roger Simon, Andy Mills, Dave Schreiber, Tim Stacy, Brett Sobecki, Calvin Kulasa, Alan Markley, Bruce Cox. SECOND ROW: Todd Hartman, Randy Candler, Brian Sauers, Peter Lestinsky, Rich Shail, Tim Lewis, Mark Kenyon, Tom Clark, Dave Swank, Mike Garoutte, Rick Albertson, Jeff Beck. THIRD ROW: Mitch Kane, Marty Morrow, Doug Williamson, Don Llvinghouse, Gary Zwierzynskl, Dale Voltz, Len Noens, Jeff Parry, Andy Grimm, Ron Barnes, Craig Jones, Ty Layman. FOURTH ROW: Manager, Lester Newton; Coach, Mike Jennings; Coach, Floyd Trosper; Coach, Larry Strick; Coach, Tim Moffitt; Manager, Steve Injuries Being plagued with injuries does not make for a winning season but the Cougars performed well as they were led into battle by co-cap- tains, Roger Simon, Bob Garoutte, and Don Bode. The highlight of the year was the double overtime against Jimtown. The game was well planned by both teams and it was unfortunate that New Prairie came out on the short end of a 11-8 score. Thirteen Seniors made their last appearance in the last game of the season against Fairfield. The Cougars came out victoriously with a 21-6 score to end the sea- son with a 4-1 Conference score and a 5-5 season record. Roger Simon received Honorable Mention of The All-State Football Team. All-Con- ference sections were Don Bode, Peter Lestinsky, and Roger Simon. Most Valuable Lineman was Peter Lestinsky and Most Valuable Back was Bob Garoutte. Mike Gar- outte was the Most Improved Back, and Cal Kulasa was The Most Improved Lineman. Plague Cougar Season Don Bode receives last minute instructions from Coach Trosper. Win this one for the Gipper. 1976-1977 Football Schedule T earns N.P. Opponent Concord 12 6 Rochester 0 16 S.B. Clay 6 34 Wawasee 7 20 Northwood 14 26 LaVille 28 12 John Glenn 25 14 Jimtown 8 11 North Liberty 19 14 Fairfield 21 6 A skit during a pep session heightened team spirit. CRUNCH!!!!!!! 107 B-Team Freshmen Are Future Varsity B-Team FRONT ROW: Jim Garoutte, Steve Nagy, Jeff Parry, Len Noens, Jon Milliken, Dave Maxwell. SECOND ROW: Coach Keith Kauffman, Doug Williamson, Ron Barnes, Paul Stepanek, Joe Szynal, Greg Jones, Greg Tarnow. Freshmen Team FRONT ROW: Manager; Bill Blackston, Greg Gilpin, Bill Seering, Jack Keldsen, Doug Samuelson, Dean Kenyon, John Mrozinski, Coach; Mr. Dan Shead, SECOND ROW: Jim Klute, Randy Curless, Rodney Smith, Dave Maxwell, Randy Smith, Jim Garoutte, Gene Eggert. t mg •h FRONT ROW: Randy Candler, Jeff Parry, Dave Salisbury, Doug Williamson, Rick Albertson, Dave Gorny Tim Lewis Dale Voltz, Marty Morrow, Craig Jones, Mark Kenyon. SECOND ROW: Ed Resetar Greg Hall, Dave Arndt, Scott Ness, Nell Lauver, Ty Layman, Bill Seering, Jim Deutscher, Dean Kenyon, Bill Balckston, Gene Pietsch, Kevin Brooks. THIRD ROW: Wayne Zwierzynski, Todd Hartman, Don Llvlnghouse, Lenard Noens, John Boone, Chris Kent Scott Cholbowski, Ed Kopkowski, Rob Shall, Gene Gadacz, Tom Lynch, Dave Maxwell. FOURTH ROW: Coach Mike Jennings, Randy Curless, Dave Kirkham, Doug Samuelson, Jack Keldsen, Mitch Kane Dave Loree, Larry Pietrowskl, Tim Keller, MGR. Les Newton, Coach Larry Strick. B-Team Perfects Offensive Defensive Plays 109 A mid-air catch is always exciting. Managers call a time-out during pictures. Cougar Season Ends 13-9 Last year was a year of building, and from a record of 2-18 to a record of 13-9 the building was successful. The Cougars fielded a more experienced team this year with the return of five lettermen. The lack of height was a disadvantage but the outlook-for next year is good as most of the varsity will be re- turning. Honors for individual effort were received by several members of the team. Dennis Rzepka, the team's leading scorer, was select- ed as Most Valuable Player as well as being selected All Bi-County, All Conference, All- Sectional, and All-Area Team Member. Andy Mills was selected for the Bi-County Team and Conference Team whi le Jon Shaefer was a member of the All Bi-County Team. The Sports- manship Award was won by Gary Stevens and The Defense Award was won by Rick Albertson. Another two points for the home team FRONT ROW: Andy Mills, Gary Stevens, Greg Samuelson, Bill Farrington, Roger Simon, John Rehlander. SECONO ROW: Coach; Dave Washburn, Mike Garoutte, John Schaefer, Dennis Rzepka, Rick Albertson, Bob Smith-Manager, Chris Countryman, Manager; Steve Wade. no 1976-1977 Basketball Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent M.C. Rogers 86 69 LaPorte 73 81 Fairfield 75 80 John Glenn 70 76 North Liberty 69 66 South Central 70 61 Mishawaka Marian 71 69 North Judson 67 48 Marquette 69 68 Knox 74 70 Argos 71 68 Bremen 69 67 John Glenn 71 79 Mishawaka 54 84 S.B. Clay 72 82 Bremen 75 66 Jimtown 55 53 River Valley 67 45 Concord 59 73 LaVille 59 63 Chesterton (Sectional) 66 95 Cougar Spirit rides high! This is the best part of the Homecoming game. Ill 112 Building floats was one of the highlights of football homecoming as each class labored throughout the week to create a float for competition. Homecoming night was brisk and chilly but many fans turned out clad in winter coats, scarves, hats, mittens, and homecoming mums to view the winning float and the crowning of the gueen. Though the Cougars loss a neartbreaker, the Seniors came out victorious in the float competition with their theme Jam the Jimmies 1 Sue Carr was crowned Homecoming Queen. Her court was composed of Chris J. Miller, Jayne Schroeder, Carla Nickerson, Ellen Clark, and Janice Gadacz. Susan Carr Jenny Kane Homecoming Queens Basketball homecoming was highlighted by Spirit Week during which students dressed according to T-Shirt Day, Sports Day, Occupation Day, Clown Hobo Day, and the always popular Blue and Gold Day. Presentations of the queen candidates were followed by the voting of the student body. A pep session was held to increase the spirit and prizes were awarded to the winners of '1 Spirit Week.'' Homecoming enthusiasm drew to a close with the crowning of Jenny Kane as Homecoming Queen. Gymnastics Comes New Prairie FRONT ROW: Lori Corpe Sally Wolfe, Sandy Zelasko, Debbie Bode, Angela Baldwin, Pam Barber, Kerry Leslie, Theresa Bolakowski. SECOND ROW: Debbie VandeZande, Tina Galloway, Sherri McQueen, Darlene Moore, Kym Degroote, Beth Flotow, Gayle Parrett, Barb Schroeder, Cindy Wesch, Assistant Beth Dawson, Coach Mrs. Kathy 1976-1977 Girl's Gymnastics Schedule Team N.P. Opponent South Central 54.15 64.6 John Glenn 45.50 54.45 Oregon Davis 46 57 South Central 66.2 64.9 Being the first year of a new varsity sport, it was a thrilling experience for girls at New Prairie under Coach Kathy Novas. Twenty girls formed the team of gymnists as they entered the first year of interscholastic competition. They finished the year with a record of 1-3. Dawn tries to get on her horse. Girls Basketball Team Looks To Future FIRST ROW: Taml Lenig, Francine Gadacz, Deb Singleton, Shelley Farrington, Shelley Stickler, Jenny Kane, Val Harber, Chris Cortier Coach. SECOND ROW: Denice Moore, Lori Hastings, Kelly Dennis LeeAnn Spaeth, Jill Hampshire, Liz Hauge, Vicky Stickler. THIRD ROW: Kris Kratz-Manager, Gail Woolsey, Cindy Keck, Becky Brown, Becky Warrington-Manager, Dick Bradshaw- Coach. 1976-1977 Girls Basketball Teams N.P. Opponent Rogers 14 65 Culver 32 47 Knox 43 34 Fairfield 32 44 Elk. Mem. 24 58 John Glenn 15 42 N. Liberty 26 21 LaVille 39 53 S. Central 27 35 John Glenn 24 61 St. Joe 28 31 M.C. Rogers 30 42 Building for next year and determined to improve on their 2-10 record was the girls' basketball team. Individual improvements were found during the course of the season, namely by Becky Brown and Cindy Keck, named as tne most improved players for the year. Jenny Kane and Shelly Stickers were elected co-captains with Debbie Singleton receiving the most valuable player award. A coach's work is never done. 114 1976-1977 Girls Volleyball Schedule Teams Score of sets (NP-OPP) Westville 14-16, 15-13, 15-10 Culver 15-11, 12-15, 15-2 S. Central 15-5, 15-1 John Glenn 15-12, 9-15, 15-5 Rogers 15-5, 15-11 N. Liberty 15-6, 10-15, 15-5 LaPorte 15-5, 11-15, 18-16 Concord 15-11, 10-12, 15-9 Northwood 10-15, 16-14, 15-4 LaVille 15-3, 15-6 Marquette 16-14, 15-13 Fairfield 15-2, 16-14 Jimtown 15-8, 15-11 Marquette 15-7, 10-15, 15-11 LaPorte 15-9, 15-13 Munster 16-14, 15-2 Portage 13-15, 15-10, 13-7 Hammond Gavit 6-15, 9-11 Four consecutive Northern State Conference championshps—this was the record of the New Prairie Girls' Volleyball team. An outstanding record of 17-1 for the year; and the only loss came at the hands of Hammond Gavit in the regional championship. Captain of the spikers was Shai Kincaid. Yvonne Weir was elected the most valuable player. Most improved was Sue Carr and Chris Sherburn was selected as a member of the All- Regional team. Girls Volleyball Team Ends Season 17-1 FRONT ROW: Coach Chris Cortier, Molli Kizer, Sue Carr, Sue Milliken, Peggi Kizer. SECOND ROW: Karen Ice, Shai Kincaid, Chris Sherbun, Yvonne Weir, Shelley Stickler. FRONT ROW: LaDonna Kulasa, Leslie Milliken, Renee Simmermeyer, Lesa Romig, Jan Gadacz, Coach Chris Cortier. SECOND ROW: Angela Baldwin, Liz Hauge, Vicky Stickler, Kelly Dennis, Vicki Kizer, Jill Hampshire. 115 FRONT ROW: John Gabryszak, Scott Goodson Ed Kopkowski, Todd Rogers, Todd SobeckI, Sam Bush. SECOND ROW: Jim Moffitt, Lee Thomas, Mike McQueeney, Mike Meyers, Chris Kent, Rich Kelso, Coach Jennings. THIRD ROW: Chris Rybicki, Mike Waak, Tom Lynch, Kent Bicknese, Barry Wagner, Doug Fraser, Craig Swanson, Jim Bruck. Boys Capture More Wins Than Ever 1976-1977 Boy's Swimming Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent Marian 71 99 Wawasee 75 96 Knox 125 43 Mishawaka 75 96 North Judson 120 51 Clay 39 133 Howe 103 71 M.C. Elston 77 97 M.C. Rogers 60 110 Knox 108 60 North Judson 120 51 More wins than ever—as an improving boys' swim team finished the year bouncing back from a 0-10 record to a 5-6 record. Co-captains were Doug Fraser and Jim Moffitt. Most valuable swimmer was Doug Fraser with Craig Swanson capturing the most improved swimmer award. 'I hope the water isn't TOO cold. m 7 7 U Records were broken by the girls' swim team as they swam their way to a 4-7 season. School records were broken in the 50-, 100-, and 200-, and 500-yard freestyle; 200-yard Individual medley; 100-yard fly; and the 400- yard freestyle relay. Most improved swimmer was Gail Tarnow with the most improved as Jenny Kane. Jenny Kane was co-captain with Joyce Schreiber. 1976-1977 Girl's Swimming Schedule Teams Opponent N.P. S.B. Washington 105 64 S.B. Clay 131 41 Marquette 54 111 M.C. Rogers 83 88 Elkhart Memorial 107 65 Knox 53 113 Culver 113 59 Mish. Marian 89 82 Wawasee 114 57 Mishawaka 102 70 Knox 49 120 Ready, Get set, Go!!! Girls Swim Team Smashes School Records SEATED: Kim Chapman, Jodi Gumm, Debbie Bode, Nora Harris, Lyn Degrotte, Karen Clady, Beth Flotow, Kerry Leslie, Denice Moore. KNEELING: Jeannine Washluske, Sally Wolfe, Gina Spaeth, Vicki Freestone, Linda Wickizer. STANDING: Deb Rauschenback, Susan John, Wendy Simon, Diane Kopkowski, Lee Ann Spaeth, Peggy Strong, Joyce Schreiber-Co captain, Paula Lynch, Gail Tarnow, Jenny Kane-Co-Captain, Brenda Truex, Karen Aim, Coach-Kathy Nova. 117 Garoutte Goes To Semi-State Desire and team spirit were displayed by the three returning matmen as incentive for the numerous freshmen entering high school competition for the first time. The wrestling team entered the year full of expectations and ended the season with a 4-3 record. Bob Garoutte and Mitch Kane advanced past the sectional and through the regional. Bob completed his career with a heart-breaking loss in the semi-state, 6-5. Co-captains of the matmen were Bob Garoutte, Don Bode and Bret Sobecki. 1976-1977 Wrestling Schedule Opponent N.P. La Porte 30 18 Elston 43 23 Concord 12 52 LaVille 45 15 Fairfield 14 45 North Liberty 41 20 John Glenn 22 38 Strength and endurance are Important In wrestling. FRONT ROW: Raul Sanchez, Bob Garoutte, Dave Swank, Bret Sobecki, Gary Zwierzynski, Rich Shall, Rob Fisher, Steve Jones, Don Bode.SECOND ROW: Coach Floyd Trosper, Rob Shail, Eric Wolfe, John Boone, Mitch Kane, Ed Resetar, Mark Suit, Coach Don Kane.THIRD ROW: Dale Bode, Joe Ekovich, Scott Ness, Lance Dudeck, Rob Zlgler, Dave Loree, Wayne Zwierzynski. FOURTH ROW: Dale Beck, Tim Keller, Greg Bomdor, Gene Gadacz. 118 Hosting 54 teams coverging on Agony Hill for the ninth year in the cross country invitational made this the largest sporting event in high school sports. The Courgars paced by Doug Fraser, places seventh out of fifteen in their heat. Most improved harrier was Rob Zigler; Captain and most valuable runner was Doug Fraser. 'I must have the wrong uniform!11 “HEY! Wait for me. N.P. Hosts Cross-Country Invitational FRONT ROW: Steve Jones, Rob Zigler, Eric Wolfe, Doug Fraser, Raul Sanchez, SECOND ROW: Coach Blaine Gamble, Jim Mute, Mike Briskey, Ernie Geist, Kennis Davis, Joel Harber, Jim Garoutte, Cyril Oake, Jim Heath, Jeff Thompson. Girl’s Track Another Champion Team FRONT ROW: Wendy Hansen, Sally Wolfe, Jenny Kane, Mary Adnson, Sandy Zelasko, Jan uadacz, uawn uoiuw� , • Gadacz, Zinnia Artist. SECOND ROW: Coach Chris Cortier, Gail Woolsey, Sue Carr, Nancy Johnson, Pam Gamble, Vicki Freestone, Pam Waldo, Jonl Colglazier, Yvonne Weir, Vicki Klzer. Vickv Stickler. 1976-1977 Girl's Track Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent Knox 64 1 2 40 1 2 LaVille 81 24 Mlsh. Marian 78 13 So. Central 78 43 North Liberty 82 22 Elk. Memorial 58 31 Oregon Davis 58 45 Culver 50 1 2 53 1 2 Jlmtown 79 1 2 25 1 2 M.C. Rogers 80 25 St. Joe 69 36 John Glenn 78 27 LaPorte 59 46 Fairfield 68 37 Ending the season with a victory and a 12- 2 record will enable the Girl's Track Team to return with the same enthusiasm generated during the current season. Wins in the 100- and 200-yard dashes by Nancy Johnson and a new school record by Vicki Kizer in the 80- yard low hurdles enabled the team to win the final meet. Five members qualified for the Regional. Most valuable player was Dawn Garoutte. Sue Carr was Captain while Pam Waldo was selected as the Most Improved Trackster. The keepers of the field? Tracksters Win First NSC Tracksters need muscle tone. 1977 BOYS TRACK SCHEDULE Teams N.P. Opponent River Valley 76 49 Berrien Springs 76 42 South Central 77 50 M.C. Marquette 76 51 LaVille 63 64 M.C. Rogers 40 87 North Liberty 92 40 Culver 80 47 Jimtown 83 44 St. Joseph 59 68 John Glenn 96 34 Fairfield 61 66 Outstanding performances at the Northern State Conference meet shattering three records gave New Prairie the first NSC Track championship and the first NSC championship for Coach Blaine Gamble as New Prairie defeated all comers with a point total of 118 over favored Fairfield's 110 1 2. Another first this year was Dave Swank, NP's discus thrower, as he became the first NP trackman to compete in the State Track meet. FRONT ROW: Scott Chapman, Andy Mills, Bob Garoutte, Raul Sanchez, Jeff Rush, Bruce Elkins. SECOND ROW: Tom Clark, Mike Garoutte, Dennis Rzepka, Doug Fraser, Dave Swank. THIRD ROW: Jeff Thompson, Gene Gadacz, Kent Bicknese, Rob Zigler, Gary Zwierzynski, Don Sudlow, Kreig Keigley, Eric Wolfe, Jim Heath, Coach Dave “ burn. FOURTH ROW: Coach Blaine Gamble, Dave Kirkham, Don Loree, Mike Myers, Scott Ness, Andy Holman, Larry Pietrowski, Mitch Kane, Greg Thompson, Bob Hastings (manager). 121 !___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Netters End Season Undefeated FRONT ROW: Coach; Keith Kauffman, Greg Tarnow, Sam Bush, Gene Eggert, Keith Manges, Kregg Keigley. SECOND ROW: Kevin Laureys, Allen Bartmess, Bill Farrington, Dennis Rzepka, Dave Fecher, Lee Thomas, Chris Ryblcki. 1976-1977 Boy's Tennis Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent M.C. Marquette 4 1 M.C. Rogers 3 2 North Liberty 5 0 LaSalle 3 2 John Glenn 4 1 Fairfield 3 1 La Lumiere 3 2 LaVille 4 1 Jimtown 3 2 John Glenn 4 1 Jimtown 3 2 Penn 2 3 St. Joe 5 0 Culver 5 0 John Glenn 3 2 La Porte 0 5 An undefeated season during regular play provided many thrills for the spectators of the New Prairie boys' tennis team. The netters defeated favorites such as Michigan City Rogers to earn the deserved perfect season. Their only loss of a 13-1 record came during the sectional against LaPorte. Al Bartmess was the most improved member of the team with Chris Rybicki and Dennis Rzepka sharing most valuable player honors. Captain of the netters was Chris Rybicki. Is she going to hit the ball, or swat flies? It was a long season for the Girls' tennis team. The netters had to wait until the last match of the season in order to come up with a victory by defeating LaVille 5-2. Though the season was long the efforts of the members proved that a better season is on its way. Team Captain was Lee Ann Spaeth, Jill Hampshire was voted Most Improved and Angela Baldwin was voted Most Valuable. 1976-1977 Girls Tennis Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent M.C. Marquette 0 7 LaPorte 0 7 S.B. Washington 0 7 Mishawawaka Marian 0 7 Concord 0 7 John Glenn 1 6 M.C. Rogers 0 7 M.C. Marquette 1 6 M.C. Elston 1 6 Elkhart Memorial 0 7 LaVille 5 2 Girls Tennis Team Wins Last Game Varsity: FRONT ROW: Coach Kathy Nova, Darlene Moore, Denice Moore, Jodi Gumm. SECOND ROW: Lee Ann Spaeth, Kathy Eggert, Bonn! Waldo, Peg Miller, Mgr. Chris Miller B-Team: FRONT ROW: Kim Chapman, Carla Sauers, Shelley Farrington, Mary Lestinsky. SECOND ROW: Coach Kathy Nova, Assistant Chris Sherbun. Jill Hampshire, Sara Schoff, Lori Hastings. 123 Winning Season Carted By Girl Golfers Coach; Virginia Volkman, Deb Singleton, MaryAnn Hensley, Deb Roesner, Betty Mills, Renee Weist, Sara Schoff, Sue Horvath. 1976-1977 Girls Golf Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent M.C. Marquette 142 162 M.C. Elston 219 227 Portage 227 224 Valparaiso 249 197 Munster 249 219 Chesterton 213 228 LaVille 213 227 M.C. Marquette 237 238 M.C. Elston 217 201 LaPorte 214 228 LaVille 207 222 M.C. Rogers 207 222 Riding in golf carts was among the many escapades of the members of the girls' golf team. The members also displayed a relaxing attitude as they practiced, they would play one or two holes and then sit and talk for an hour or so before playing the balance of the nine. Wins over arch rival M.C. Marquette was one of the hiqhlights of the season. Betty Mills was voted Most Valuable Golfer by the team. MaryAnn Hensley captured The Mental Attitude Award while Sara Schoff was Most Improved Player and Deb Singleton served as Captain. 124 Stockton Leads Golfer’s Onward Good Golfers make divots. One of the outstanding golfers in Northern Indiana provided the New Prairie Golf Team with the skill needed to finish the season with a 13-4 record. The team finished second in the Northern State Conference play. Todd Stockton provided momentum for the team as he continually shot in the thirties earning him the honor of being medalist in the Conference for three consecutive years. Todd was the team's Most Valuable Player as well as the Captain, while Ted Allen was the team's Most Improved Player. 1976-1977 Boy's Golf Schedule Teams N.P. Opponent Concord 355 378 M.C. Marquette 184 170 North Judson 182 214 Oregon-Davls 182 209 S.B. Washington 169 172 South Central 188 211 John Glenn 174 177 South Central 174 208 La Lumiere 172 223 Pioneer 165 173 Knox 165 175 Fairfield 164 184 North Liberty 170 166 M.C. Rogers 336 305 La Ville 170 188 Jimtown 170 197 Mish. Marian 330 308 Jeff Halter, Doug Wollert, Todd Rogers, Chris Rybicki, Todd Sobecki, Brett Sobecki, Ted Allen, Todd Stockton, Kevin Laureys, Mike McQueeney, Dave Earlywine, Coach Rex Thomas, Lee Thomas, Barry Wagner, Dave Martin, Greg Rudnick. 125 Team Has Hustle With many underclassmen on the varsity baseball team, the season was not expected to be outstanding. The team surprised the coaches and fans by ending the season with a 14-13 record. Good hustle throughout the season contributed to much or the success of the team during the year. Bruce Cox and Lenny Hall were captains during the season. Most Valuable Player was Rich Shail with Joe Szynal winning the Most Improved Player Award. Concentration by players aid in their performance. FRONT ROW: Lenny Hall, Doug Williamson, Joel Hostetler, Steve Jones, Bruce Cox, Greg Tarnow, MikeZmirski, Joe Martinez, Joe Camalick. 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