North Branch High School - Bronconian Yearbook (North Branch, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1973 volume:

BRONCONIAN 73 The Broncos of North Branch High School North Branch, Michigan 48461 Volume 23 Our World, an unpredictable place Contents Student Life.............7 Academics and Administration........31 Underclassmen...........47 Sports..................69 Seniors.................83 Community..............103 2 academic, historical. Everything from the end of a war Time seems of such great importance to us now. The faster we want it to go, the slower it seems to progress. But, as we go through life, we ll always remember one time of all our years most. We must make the present work for us. As each second flees, we ll never again have the chance to tell that joke, or to just tell a friend how glad we are that he is our companion. Yes, it's our world now, but not for long. Soon it will be gone. But within these pages we hope we can give to you, for- ever, a quick glance at what is now, and will not be again. It's been our world . . . welcome to it! 3 . . . to the fresh beginning 4 of exciting possibilities. Come into Our World . . . Most of us thought of old N.8. as being something very stable, isolated from the changing world around it. But was it? This last year we've watched as North Branch matured,' or should it be said that we became more Detroit-like?'' We saw changes in the atti- tudes and social demands of the students. No longer was the whole student body satisfied with just the extra-curricular activities pro- vided by the school. Needless to say, drugs played a part in this change.’Where once we were all bound together by an element called school pride, we now grew separated. 5 . . . and welcome to it! A year of happenings? Yes, just a glance at the 72-73 school year will remind us just how much our world really changed. Newspaper headlines screaming out the deaths of two great presidents and pro- claiming Nixon's landslide re-election, Mark Spitz breaking all Olympic swim records and claiming seven gold medals for the United States. At the same time, an Olympic truce was broken with Arab guerrillas taking the lives of Israeli ath- letes. It was a great year for making news. The United States was wrapping up the last of its moon missions, while the Miami Dolphins were boasting victory over the Washington Redskins in the Super Bowl. Still another long-awaited event was in the making. On Janurary 23. 1973 a cease-fire peace was announced for Vietnam. Yes, it was a year full of changes, some good, some bad. But they were necessary to make our world what it is today! We, the students oh North Branch, think that our world is an enjoyable and pleasant place to be, most of the time. But that doesn't mean we isolate ourselves. We have found that the world is much bigger than just North Branch, and that our involvement in school activities introduces us to this world. Our teams, clubs, band, and other activities have given us the opportunity to travel and see the world around us. We I CO (Tie tO OuT World Ol . . . Student Life Cindy, Dave Reign Over 1972 Homecoming Events r' During the first six days of October, our world was one of the busiest places around. Students, teachers and even the administration were busy getting ready for our Homecoming. People could be caught doing anything from paper macheing to playing dizzy bat, or from marching through town in the rain, to attempt- ing a iourney on stilts. The Student Council, once again, succeeded in providing a variety of games and spirit building activities for homecoming day! On October 6, the night of the game, the Broncos trampled the Imaly City Spartans 20 to 14, the seniors claimed victory over the other classes in the float and victory jug contests, and Dave Brusie and Cindy McNish were crowned our Homecoming King and Oueen. After the game the annual homecoming dance was held in the high school. It was a busy week for North Branch, also one of which alot of memories remain, some firsts, some lasts, but all happy! (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Well Here I Am. says Gordy Mietz In his candi- date speech for King. TOP RIGHT: Our Homecoming King. Dave Brusie. gets congratulated. BOTTOM: John Simmons represents the Seniors in the Pie Eat- ing Contest on Homecoming Day. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Our Homecoming Queen. Cindy McNish. RIGHT: Mr. Gleason patrols the Homecoming parade in his mini-cart. BOTTOM: Our Student Council takes a crack at washing win- dows. 9 (THIS PAGE) ABOVE: The Student Coun- cil sponsored a very enjoyable assembly featuring The Freeway' Campus Life. ABOVE RIGHT: April Sieh pins the tail on the Bronco at the homecoming Activi- ties Day. RIGHT: Students work hard sign- ing cards for High School of the Year contest. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Cheer- leaders and football players lead N.B.H.S. in the Homecoming Parade. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Schleicher awards Mr. Gleeson his homecoming surprise for the parade. BELOW RIGHT: Cindy McNish is crowned Homecoming Queen — 1972 as her school and community look on. 10 During the 1972-73 school year, the Student Council organized and brought about many of the happenings here at North Branch. Some, such as homecoming week, peanuts day, and the dances, were meant to build spirit and designed for the enjoyment of the student body. Others, such as foreign exchange, the new dance rules, and the CKLW high school of the year contest, exposed us to the world around us. President, Randy Allen, had a very demanding task, heading our Stu- dent Council throughout the year. Greatly appreciated were the sugges- tions of our sponsors, Mr. Krepps and Mr. Schleicher. Many students made comments concerning the success of our Student Council, but the school year found individual student involvement some- times a difficult task to accomplish. 11 Bake sales, auctions, inductions, and flower sales were just a few of the events that took place in our hallways throughout the year, and the three clubs that provided them were Art, French, and National Honor Society. The National Honor Society sponsored a new interesting project this year, a United Nations in miniature. It gave the students of North Branch an opportunity to learn what actually goes on in the U.N. Visiting the Flint Institution of Art was one of the activities enjoyed by the Art club last fall, but most of the members will agree that raising the money for the trip was almost as much fun. Earning money in the French club takes a different appearance from most groups as they annually auc- tion off a pie in the face at their French auction. A hand crocheted rug was also raffled in preparation for their spring activities. New ideas, new activities and old time fun make for a happy place — Our World. 12 (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: The Notional Honor Society plays pass the president” and Ruth Patrick seems to enjoy it. CENTER: Vicky Glover and Linda Gymory work on paper flowers for the Art Club Sale. BOT- TOM: The Art Club. (THIS PAGE) BELOW LEFT: The French Club. BELOW: Auctioneer Mike Bologna calls for bids on a pie in the face at the Fench Club Auction. 13 (THIS PAGE) BELOW: Dave Brusie who attended Boys State, as he was crowned Homecoming King. RIGHT: The students that attended Girls' and Boys’ State and Mr. Ed Krepps. BOTTOM RIGHT: Rick McDowell, super fan also attended Boys State. (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Carol Mclver and Debbie Miller run off a hot edition' of the Bronco Banner. RIGHT: The Bronco Banner staff and advisor. 14 Interested Students Participate Being made aware of things that are happening around us brings our world just a little closer to reality. Girls' and Boys' State, and Bronco Banner were two organizations that helped keep North Branch informed about the world around us. Going to Girls' and Boys’ State gave the group of students, who attended from our school, an opportunity to learn how our government really works. These students learned the fun- damentals by actually participating in a mock election. The Bronco Banner kept us informed about what was hap- pening in and around our school during the year. Also it gave students interested in journalism, a chance to learn first hand what really goes into a paper. The group of students involved in these two organizations learned that involvement often initiates new interests. 15 F.F.A, F.H.A., Pom-Pom Girls Dress Up N.B.H.S Our World was made just a bit more pleasant this last year by the FHA, Pom-Pom girls, and FFA. All three organizations, it can be said, spruced up the scenery here at North Branch. Whether it was the flowers the FHA sold on their Buy a friend a flower day, or the FFA’s attempt to beautify our environment by selling seeds, or just seeing one of our uniformed pom-pom girls in the hallway, it made faces smile and people happy. The pom-pom girls provided half-time entertainment at football and basketball games. They really came up with some cute costumes to co-ordinate with their routines, which, needless to say, caught the attention of their audi- ences. The students involved in these three clubs were readily interested in making our school a place where beauty and enthusiasm cultivated pride. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Pom Pom girls make their debut at the last home football game. BOTTOM LEFT: Future Homemakers of America. BOTTOM RIGHT: FHA girls add to the spirit of Homecoming. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Pom Pom girls perform as Raggedy Ann and Rag- gedy Andy during basketball season. ABOVE: Future Farmers of Amer- ica. LEFT: FHA mascot enjoys comm, skills with Lucy Herron and Faye Leffell. 17 The three most athletic-minded groups at North Branch during the year were the GAA, Pep and Varsity clubs. Involved in these organizations could be found a bunch of students who believe sports are healthy, enjoyable and nec- essary for OUR WORLD. The different seasons found the Varsity and GAA involved in sports which were suitable. These two clubs both sponsored teacher-senior basketball games and a variety of other activities, some of which included ice skating parties and a trip to Cobo Arena. Although the Pep Club wasn’t quite as ambitious, they found that supporting the teams with their signs and voices to be equally rewarding. The year saw all three of these clubs actively reminding us that sports play an important recreational role in OUR WORLD! 18 Athletically Inclined Students Find Involvement (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: The 1972-73 GAA Club. RIGHT: The first jump for Senior-Faculty basketball game. BOTTOM: The 1972-73 Varsity Club. (THIS PAGE) TOP: Mr. Hudson geta a pie in the face compliments of the Pep club. LEFT: The Sophomore and Junior girls review plays during halftime of the powderpuff football game. ABOVE: The 1972-73 Pep Club. 19 Band Journeys to New England for Spring Tour (THIS PAGE) ABOVE LEFT: Diane Laur and Debbie Krake. on the bass clarinet, rehearse for band. ABOVE RIGHT: The Wind Ensemble tunes up before band class. LEFT: Mr. Sutton conducts the band in another morning of band class. (OPPO- SITE PAGE) TOP: Mr. Pink Panther Prather' dances to the music of the marching band at halftime. BOTTOM LEFT: Jeff Mohr studies his music while Mr. Sutton gives instructions on the new piece. BOTTOM RIGHT: Band Letter Club. 20 What's that sneaking behind the band? No, it's not Mr. Sutton, it's Pink Panther Prather doing his thing' as the band plays his song. The cat, played by Mr. Prather, was the highlight of one of the halftime shows. The high school band was also split into two groups. The new system of two bands meant a lot of competition between the bands, but this didn't deflate the pride put into each performance. This was proven by the bringing home of IV' from district and state competition. The band, as a whole, sponsored a lot of money making activities such as candy and fruit sales throughout the year in order to raise the needed money for its annual spring tour. The New England states was the band’s destination. Variation Highlights Four Other Clubs Even though the snow wasn't too abundant during the school year, the Ski Club did get to ski six times during the winter. Some of its money making pro- jects included basketball raffles and sponsoring the hot dog concessions at bas- ketball games. A new club to spring up during the year was the Chess Club. The members of the club played chess during the first noon hour most days. A club that's been in existence for a long time at NBHS is the Science Club. The club went to Hurley Hospital in Flint in the fall, for a field trip. Another relatively new organization was a club known as the PAC, the Per- forming Arts Club. The PAC presented several skits during the school year for the student body at pep assemblies. Money raising performances given during the Spring helped to raise revenue for future projects. 22 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: The Science Club. BOTTOM LEFT: The N.B.H.S. Ski Club. BOTTOM RIGHT: Two Ski Club members hop off the ski lift at a Northern Michigan resort. (THIS PAGE) ABOVE: Jim Palmerton and John Elmore concentrate on a chess game in the bleachers. TOP LEFT: The Chess Club with sponsors Doc'' Quast and Mr. Hutchinson. BOTTOM LEFT: The Perform- ing Arts Club. 23 Club Added to Business Activities (THIS PAGE) TOP: BOEC and club sponsor. Miss Martha Hale. ABOVE: The Cadet Teachers with some Middle School students. RIGHT: As you can see. our library isn't always quiet — Mr. Turner livens things up after school by giving Miss Hale private polka ’ lessons. (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Mrs. Turner, librar- ian. gives an interested student instructions on running the microfilm viewer. RIGHT: The Student Secretaries. BOTTOM: Student Librarians. 24 Being a secretary, librarian, or a teacher must be a pretty appealing career if the number of students involved at North Branch was any indication. This year there was even a new Business Club formed, the BOEC. for students interested in the business field. Miss Hale, the promoter said, That with a little support, the club could be a success. The students who were involved as student secretaries or library aides really were a lot of help to the teachers and librari- ans. They provided that extra hand that was so often needed, while they gained experience at the same time. Trying a hand at teaching can be a hairy experience or it can be a lot of fun. too! The cadet teachers will verify that! They learned a lot about kids and teaching. They also provided help to Middle School teachers. 25 (THIS PAGE) RIGHT: Margot comforts her mother as Anne explodes with youthful rebellion. BELOW: Mr. VanDann sells his wife’s priceless fur for a little cigarette money. BELOW RIGHT: Anne and Peter develop a unique relationship as well as grow up together during their stay together. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Anne's Hanukkah gift of ear- plugs for her roommate Mr. Dussell prove to be a little too small to work. BOTTOM: What's the matter with everyone, this is Hannukkah — be happy!’’ exclaims Mrs. VanDann. 26 Diary of Anne Frank': an Artistic Success The Diary of Anne Frank, as presented by the active group of drama students this year at North Branch, has been described as being the most sophisticated and dis- playing the most talent of any play ever before prod- uced at our school. The play which was a story of a group of Jews who went into hiding from the Germans in World War II was seen by only about 100 at each of its four performances. The cast included: Randy Allen (Mr. Frank): Margaret Naracon (Miep): April Sieh (Mrs. Van Dann): John Rob- bins (Mr. Van Dann): Ron Chase (Peter Van Dann): Brenda McDowell (Mrs. Frank): Evelyn Lockery (Margot Frank): Vivian McConnell (Anna Frank): Chris Clark (Mr. Kraler): Mark Adams (Mr. Drussel). Don Kernedy (Light- ing Technician and Stage Hand): Deb Marlinga (Stage Manager); Robin LaFond and Matt Perry (Sound Effects): Vicci Lindsey (House Manager): Deb Hilts (Cos- tumes): Judy Swoish (Make-up). The Diary of Anne Frank was directed by Mr. Lee Schleicher. 27 TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: Sometimes North Branch students can find almost any place to appreciate inactivity and relaxation. ABOVE: In a seemingly unusual moment, Mr. Sutton pauses in order to do nothing. RIGHT: Attendance at pep assemblies doesn't necessarily mean active participation for some NBHS stu- dents. 28 Teacher of the Year, 1973 If you saw someone driving around North Branch in an old dilapidated pick-up with about 15 guys hanging out the back, it was probably Mr. John Schneider — our teacher of the year! Mr. Schneider came to North Branch High 7 years ago from the University of Michigan on his first teaching assign- ment. Apparently he liked it here, for he's still with us and now resides in Kingston with his family. During the time he has been teaching here he has become actively involved in many of the extra-curricular activities of Our World. Mr. Schneider has enjoyed coaching the Cross- Country and Track team and. according to the guys, has added much of the enthusiasm and determination necessary for a winning attitude. He has also found time to sponsor the Varsity Club. The students here at North Branch would like to congratu- late Mr. Schneider and encourage him to keep on truckin’ in his Chevy pick-up. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Mr. Schneider listens to a question from his class on quadratic equations. ABOVE: Mr. Schneider thanks the students of NBHS for his Teacher of the Year ' award. LEFT: Receiving his award from the National Honor Society, the Teacher of the Year.' Mr. John Schneider. 29 The Junior class presented Dancing in the Moonlight. the 1973 Junior-Senior Prom, on May 19th. The prom was held in the high school cafeteria for the second year in a row. The prom was scheduled from 9 p.m. to I a.m. in order for couples to dine before or after they attended the formal. The back door was used as the entrance so less of the hall needed to be decorated. The atmosphere of the prom was representative of a night club, with silver stars glitter- ing against a black back drop. A huge mirror-globe above the center of the dance floor sent reflected light shimmer- ing to every corner of the room. Providing the music were the Bushmen from Saginaw. (THIS PAGE) TOP RIGHT: Chris Clark. Mary Ann Schlaud. Judy Swoish, and John Robbins sit chatting about the beautiful decorations at the prom this year. ABOVE: Everyone's dancing in the moonlight as the Juniors intended when they chose their theme and the band. RIGHT: Randy Allen cuts the prom cake after he was chosen for this honor by the Junior class. . . . Academics and Administration Our World! What is it? The games, clubs, dances, assemblies, the friends? What about the scholastic part of school — the classes, the teachers, helpers and administrators? They aren't just part of Our World, they're the reason for it. What would Our World be without them? Would there be any games, clubs, dances or assemblies? Would there be any friends? They've helped to give all of thistous- Welcome to Our World of . . . ABOVE LEFT: North Branch High School Board of Education 1972-73. ABOVE RIGHT: As indicated in the Faculty skit on Peanuts Day Mr. Gleeson has unsolveable problems with Black-Belt Schuneman.'' RIGHT: Mr. Gleeson's worry and determi- nation reflects the school year. (OPPOSITE PAGE) BOTTOM LEFT: Tom Stalker inter- views Mr. Deal for the Bronco Banner. (OPPOSITE PAGE) RIGHT: Mr. Curran also gives Mr. Gleeson problems during the faculty skit. The Board of Education and the Administration of NBHS had many problems to face and decisions to make throughout the year. A lot of restrictions were placed on the students in such areas as skipping, smoking, and the problem involving drugs. The Board and Administration took a firm stand on these issues by limiting unexcused days missed to eight before expulsion from school. The voting on a proposed Lapeer County Vocational Educa- tion Center was one of the major campaigns of the year. The Vocational Education Center, approved by county voters, is to be completed by the fall of 1974. 33 To expand and grow was the aim of all the departments at North Branch and the business department was a good example of this expansion. With the growing interest within the student body, this department has become one of the largest in the school considering the large number of courses offered. While the business department assisted students in learning the fundamentals of the business world, the social studies department of the school helped students to relate better to the world around them. We learned by doing: as students discovered by partici- pating in a stock market in economics classes, running the world for a day during U.N. days. Teachers learned as well when a student fainted in the hall as a project in psychol- ogy class tested their reactions to an emergency. And a Presidential mock election prepared us for the necessary job of voting in the future. The business and social studies teachers have aided in the students learning at N.B.H.S.. but more than that, have tried to direct us toward the goal of becoming better indi- viduals. (THIS PAGE) ABOVE RIGHT: The two winners tor the best cos- tume in the U.N. are Pam Jamison and Dave LaValley. LEFT: After a glance at his first class Mr. Yoder decides, this is going to be just another day. ABOVE: Mr. Snouffer explains the technique of yearbook layout to prepare these students for next year's Bronconian Staff. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: The semi- finalist in the costume contest held during United Nations week were very creative in designing these unique costumes. BOT- TOM: The current events classes held a mock presidential elec- tion in November. 34 Social Studies Spark Personal Involvement MR. DAN CURRAN Psychology. Current Events. Sociology MISS SHARON GRAY Business English. Typing II, Shorthand I MISS MARTHA HALE Typing I. Office Practice MR. JOHN HUNTER American History MR. ROBERT KILBOURN Bookkeeping. Business Law. General Business MR. LEN SCHUNEMAN Government. Economics MR. DAVE SNOUFFER Current Events 35 MR. MIKE YODER World History MR. BILL HUTCHINSON Gen. Math. Refresher Moth. Pre- Algebra MR. BILL POTTER Biology MR. DONQUAST Physics. Chemistry MR. SCHNEIDER Algebra. Geometry MR. RICK TURNER Algebra MR. RON WARD General Science 36 (THIS PAGE) TOP: Though Mr. Schuneman and Mr. Potter are usually found in the teachers' lounge, they do participate in Homecoming activi- ties and attire. ABOVE: Mr. Word sometimes pon- ders, Just what's the use? BOTTOM: Is this Biol- ogy class? (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: If you don't believe the shortest distance between these two points is a line, tell it to this pencil. declares Greg McNish! BOTTOM: Doc Quest explains a lab to Chemistry I students. Science, Math Intrigue and Activate Students Being plagued by 3 r2's, respiratory systems, and stenchy sulfer experiments was a common factor shared by many students here at North Branch. In fact it seemed to most of us that the science and math departments always had something Interest- ing and challenging invented to keep us busy! The math department expanded this year with the addition of a new general math instructor, Mr. Bill Hutchinson. This gave the students a wider range of hours from which to choose their math classes. The second year of advanced chemistry proved once again to be a smelly experience to not only the students who took the course, but also to anyone who happened to be within the vicinity of the chem- istry room. In addition to its regular classrooms, the science departments are looking forward to an expansion, plans from the University of Michigan call for three fully equipped labs. 37 As Our World has pressed ahead so has our language department. New approaches, such as the team-teaching, and a new graphics class, have directed students toward the individualizing of their learning style. The new graphic communications class was a great help in training students interested in publication of the paper and yearbook. The class had a number of project areas, including newspapering. slidework, and yearbook skills. They even published the last paper of the year. With the addition of the new microfilm viewer, the library had been modernized. This machine and the condensed preservation of periodi- cals will greatly increase the availability of materials in the future. The team-teaching which was in its second year approval here at North Branch, introduced new ideas of communication to students. Mr. Schleicher, one of the teachers involved in this dual-teaching method, said, I feel we can reach a greater number of students with this method; some students will open up to you and some won't. With two teachers you reach two different groups of personalities and are able to teach more. 38 I (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Mr. Schliecher discusses yesterday s test results with Jill Simmons and Art Smith in Comm. Skills. BOTTOM RIGHT: Barb Finkbinder works on a comprehension reading in Comm. Skills. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Mr. Snouffer raises a question on behalf of the other students in the faculty skit on Peanuts Day. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Pohly's French class uses the language labs to help to parle francais” even better. BELOW: The class seems to think Mrs. Bothell's lecture is rather humorous. MR. BOB PERRIGO English 10. Current Events MRS. NANCY POHLY Frenchl.il. Ill MR. LEE SCLIECHER Comm. Skills. Drama. Speech MR. DAVE SNOUFFER Comm. Skills. Publications. Graphics MRS. KATHY BETHELL English II MR. CARL VonHOFE Business English. English 12. College Prep, Practical English, English 10 39 Electives Prepare Us for Life Bruised knees, burnt cookies, wobbly footstools, and a dented driver's ed. car demonstrated some of the fron- tiers faced this year by the vocational and physical edu- cation departments this year. The teachers in these depts. found that equipping students for their future is an exciting’’ task full of surprises. Whether you partici- pated in one of the classes or just observed one, you never knew what was going to getcha next! Yes! This year for the first time in years and all Mr. Burmeister's driver ed. history, the driver's ed. car was ’wrinkled. Although nothing serious was damaged, the incident created quite a bit of commotion around the school! The physical ed. girls met a totally different approach to gym this year. Miss Margaret Otto, the new gym instructor, brought many fun ideas and a whole lot of enthusiasm with her from Central Michigan University. She introduced the girls to areas such as modern dance, archery, and golf, that weren't previ- ously included in the class. With the opening of the new Lapeer County Voca- tional Center in a couple of years, there has been quite a bit of thought about what effect it would have on our program here at North Branch. Most of the teachers, however, seemed to agree that it would only expand upon and not interfere with our program. 40 MISS MARGARET OTTO Girl's Physical Education MR. DON SMEZNIK Boy's Physical Education (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: As you can see. Mr. Burmeister. our shop teacher, also did his part in our driver’s education program. BOTTOM: Miss Petzold helps Marilyn Lauwers find some papers amidst everything else on her desk. (THIS PAGE) ABOVE LEFT: Jill Simmons and Phyllis Simmons race in from gym class to the showers. ABOVE RIGHT: Jim Palmerton is a little ahead of the class when he does his toe touches. LEFT: Miss Petzold participates in our activity days, such as slop day, as well as teaching home eco- nomics. 41 Innovations Spark New Music, Art Activities 42 The music department started the year with a different approach than in previous years. The regular Concert Band was divided into two separate bands, the Wind Ensemble directed by Mr. Sutton and the Concert Band under direc- tion of Mr. Hudson. This approach had been Mr. Sutton's goal for years. Adjusting to this change created some disappointment to some students, but it didn't deaden the expression of the band's spirit. The Music Department added a new piccolo, and a dif- ferent kind of saxophone was purchased for use in Solo- Ensemble work. Besides the annual fund-raising activities done by the bands, the sale of fruit provided an extra amount of needed money. The art department also took on new dimensions with the addition of a potters wheel. Although Art students seemed simply to be playing with mud. some very interesting and imaginative items were produced with the help of this new piece of equipment. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Phyllis Kreiner works very herd to get her ert project in on time. TOP RIGHT: Kim Rose knows listening end concentretion meens e greet deel in bend. LEFT: Mr. Sutton blocks out one of the fentestic merching routines for footbell seeson. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: The 1972-73 h.gh-stepping merching Bronco Bend. LEFT: Mr. Hudson directs the pep bend to help reise our spirit et e pep meeting. RIGHT: Miss Bogglemon cleens up the ert room efter her creetive students heve left for the doy. 43 New Vocational Center Will Keep Offices Hopping Two of the busiest people in our school this year were our counselors. A new counselor, Mrs. Vizzard from the ele- mentary school, helped us with many of our problems, aca- demic as well as personal. Mr. Krepps kept busy as usual with his many regular duties. One of these being the direc- tion of the co-op program. The job of the counselors will greatly increase in the next few years, since the passage of the vocational education center in Lapeer County. Their duties will then include the channeling of many North Branch students into training for their chosen vocations. The Secretaries, as well, busily worked throughout the year with their many jobs. Though we seldom thanked them individually for their efforts helping us, we still appreciated their assistance. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP LEFT: Among all of those papers and folders, Mr. Krepps sometimes does look up to a knock at his door. RIGHT: Mrs. Vizzard, a very busy lady, pauses a few moments to look over some mail. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Mr. Krepps gives Jay Chase some details about his new job in co-op class. BELOW LEFT: Debbie Gubanche gets some help from Mrs. Vizzard for a change in schedule. BELOW: Mrs. Nan Frike. Mrs. Kaye Helled and Mrs. Marqe Rowell, office secretaries, do a lot to make Our World less confusing. 45 Helpers — a Necessity at N.B.H.S. RIGHT: The school cooks. BELOW: The bus drivers. BELOW RIGHT: The High School custodians. When we think of school and what is provided for us, most of the time we just think of the fun we had, the parties, the games, and the dances — once in a while, the work. But necessary in every school are its helpers, and ours were always there! Always there to lend a helping hand-cleaning after assemblies, straight- ening out treasury books, taking us to away games, and putting up with our complaints about the food, with a smile. Is it necessary to ask their importance? Or can we say, imag- ine North Branch one day without them! What would it be? Pity the thought. 46 library Our World! It was a hall full of happy faces. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen all enjoying those carefree days where fun and laughter reigned. Days in which the closest thing to work was a book report or a math assignment or sometimes even bargaining with a teacher for a squirt gun. And as underclassmen, we did enjoy it. Why shouldn't we? Because it was Our World yesterday and will be again tomorrow! Welcome to Our World of . . Underclassmen Despite Disappointment, Juniors Grew Up Our junior year at NBHS was a year that showed us a lot about ourselves. The first thing in our minds as we walked through those so familiar doors in September was, We re half way through school, only two years to go! As juniors, we accepted more responsibilities than in years before. Included in these responsibilities were the lunch-time concessions and presenting the Junior Senior Prom. Though our float for Homecoming, Broncos Have A Better Idea, didn't finish first, second, or third, we still had fun build- ing it. And we distinguished ourselves by choosing Ann Rey- nolds as our representative. There was some disappointment and a lot of frustration, but still we all grew up, in one way or another during the year. And next year, when we walk through those same doors in September as seniors, we ll be able to look back at a prod- uctive junior year and look forward to our last year at NBHS. 48 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Juniors' homecoming float Bron cos Have A Better Idea. BOTTOM: Dawn Crawford looks up as she sees a flash in the dark room. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Bill Traubenkraut and Gail Long count votes for the Mock Presidential Election. BELOW: Karen Childers and Julie Thompson cheer the Juniors into 2nd place for the victory jug at Homecoming on activities day. Barb Adamic Mark Adams John Alexander Jill Anderson JoEllen Anderson Roger Andersen Wendi Bennett Tom Bierbusse Melissa Blumerich Fran Bologna Warren Boyne Jim Bryan Karen Buckley Rose Buono Rick Burmeister Steve Butler Lem Childers Charles Clark Chris Clark Noel Cotter George Cox Dawn Crawford Cecil Curell Jackie Curell Randy DeTavernier Bill Dewitte Erwin Diller Bonnie Ekstrom Kathy Fick Leland Ford Walter Freeland Rob Geisenhaver Roxanne Glover Harvey Gorsline Eleanor Griswold 49 Kathy Gwinn Ruthann Herron Jeannie Hobson Bob Hodgkinson Molly Hoeppel Bob Howard Tom Hunter Brenda Hutchinson Patti Jamison Amv Jo Johnson Karletta Johnson Jack Jones Sharon Joseph Joe Kaltz Don Kennedy Julie Knepfler Paul Knox Valerie Kohler Debbie Krake Pat Krawczyk {THIS PAGE) ABOVE: The Junior class officers and their sponsors. Mrs. Delphine Vizard. Vicci Lindsay. Mr. Michael Yoder. Jackie Curell. Jill Anderson. Sherrie Woodrow, and Mr. Dan Curran. RIGHT: John Herron gets ready for a cross country meet. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: So we're in four rows, what do we do now. Robin Zimmermen exclaims. 50 Jon Lamiman Marilyn Lauwers Dave LaValley Deb Lazar Tim Lemaster Vicci Lindsay Amy MacNaughton Brenda McConnell Sara McDowell Cindy McLaughlin Gene Miles Lonny Miles Pat Mitchell Patty Moore Dave Morse Deb Myers Lora Naracon Brenda Nellenbach Jenny Orr Doris Patrick 51 (THIS PAGE) BELOW: Juniors cheer their fellow classmates to a Home- coming activities day Demolition Derby victory. RIGHT: George Dallaire concentrates on the game. (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Don Kennedy, a mock election worker oversees the ballot box as Roger Andersen casts his vote. RIGHT: Ann Reynolds plays Lucy during Peanuts Day. Sabrena Peel Bim Peplinski Dave Peplinski Tim Powell Bob Raymond Steve Repic Ann Reynolds John Robbins Fred Robinet George Robinet Susie Rogers Linda Rowell Doug Schlaud Don Seaman Mike Senko JoAnn Shaver Debbie Simpson Gail Slater Ellen Smith Janice Snoblen 52 Debbie Sohn Robin Spencer Larry Stevens Brian Summersett Carol Sutton Connie Sweeney Diana Terauds Julie Thompson Bill Traubenkraut Bobbi Waibel Bill White Archie Wickham Don Wilson Ron Wilson Sherrie Woodrow John Woods Robin Zimmerman 53 Sophomores Explode With Enthusiasm We entered our Sophomore year with a lot of enthusiasm. Looking forward to a higher position than in the previous year as Freshmen, our highest goal was to become the greatest Sophomore class NBHS has ever had. We worked toward attaining this goal by creating our 2nd place homecoming float. I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing, and selecting Julie Gravlin as our Homecoming repre- sentative. Early in October we ordered our class rings. We re looking forward to the next two years, and hoping to keep our spirit on top. for a successful future at NBHS. 54 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Homecoming manages to get the Sophomore girls to do a hip routine. BOTTOM: What’s going on,” asks Denise Rogers of Del Dehart. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: A chair it isn't, but the drum provides a place to sit for Dave Lorenzen during a pep assemble, BELOW: Algebra is an interesting subject to study especially during English class, thinks Robin McQueen. Debbie Adamic Lora Adkins Chuck Allen Doug Armstrong Brenda Barns Rhonda Barrett Patty Blackwell Terry Blogg Dave Brace Kathy Bradley Sandy Brunett Kris Buhl Linda Burton Bri an Butler Brian Callcutt Kevin Chambers Jay Chase Ron Chase Linda Cosby Dale Crall Cindy Crowe John Dallaire Del DeHart Norma DeMoines Jane Dhooghe Cindy Dietz Linda Ferguson Ken Filkins Penny Firmingham Randy Fischer Vickie Forth Bill Freeland Ruth Ann Fricke Tina Geisenhaver Stan Gibbons 55 Karen Godfrey Julie Gravlin Sherry Gray Mark Green Dave Grimes John Gudzikowski Richard Guilfoil Frank Gyomory Stanley Hampton Carol Harley Keith Harmon Linda Harrison Dolores Heimes Jeff Heron Craig Hicks Keith Hilts Ruthann Hohman Sheila Holcomb Carol Howard Debbie Howard Denise Hudson Dorothy Hunt Pam Jamison Mike Jayne Ron Jocham Keith Johnson Ken Johnson Penny Johnson 56 Jeff Knox Renee Krake Robin LaFond Jeff LaValley Don Lazar Jon Linder Fred Longtine Laura Ludington Alice MacNaughton Larry Maloney Pat McCardle Vivian McConnell Randy McDowell Dave McKee Cal McLeod Ralph McMullen Greg McNish Robin McQueen Ed Medbery Emil Miklovich Cathy Naracon Danny Nellenbach Grace Newbegin Darlene Nolan Dale Nutt Craig O’Connor Peggy O'Dell Linda O’Neill Charlene Oliver Tim Olson (OPPOSITE PAGE) CENTER: The time isn't right just yet for Gary Woody to snap the picture. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Mark Tario concentrates on the assembly but apparently the camera man catches the eye of everyone else. TOP RIGHT: Cheering sometimes becomes serious business for Sophomore. Tom Rogers. 57 Kim Orr Matt Perry Mark Perry Blaze Podvin Paul Potter Pete Potter Mark Powell Kim Ragatz Laura Ranes Dennis Raymond Janice Reynolds Cathy Richards Linda Richardson Phil Richmond Sue Richmond Shirley Riley Bill Robinet Denise Rogers Tom Rogers Mary Root Bob Rossman Mark Rudy Joe Ruhlman Deanna Rutledge Kathy Sanford Debbie Schaller Cathy Schank Chris Schlaud Steve Schlaud 58 Sandy Seelye April Sieh Beth Senko John Shafor Debbie Sholes Debi Smith Joe Snoblen Denna Spencer Darlene Stephens Linda Stine Sue Stoneburgh Tonja Sutton Dale Swoish Mark Tario Carol Tobias Ken Turner Perry Turner Sid Vandercook Karen Watson Dian Watz Lois Westfall Scott Wheeler Debbie White Ken Wickham Luann Williams Linda Winslow Andy Wright Diane Yakes (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Right On! replies Mark Perry to the question. Are we going to win? RIGHT: The Sophomore class officers and sponsors. Miss Martha Hale Mr. Bill Potter Ste- phanie Simmons. Cheryl Davis. Del Dehart Linda Cosby and Miss Jean Baggleman. LEFT: Sign making is more than just a paint brush. Imagination is a big part of the job for Patti Black- well. 29 N.B.H.S. Welcomes Largest Freshman Class Ever As we moved into our Freshman year, we realized that if we were to be recognized by the upperclassmen, we would have to prove ourselves. We were the largest Freshman class yet to enter the halls of NBHS. We numbered 178. As Homecoming closed in on us, we worked hard on our float Spartan Killer. We didn't place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Oh well, there's always next year. Chosen as our Homecoming representative was Loretta Heimes. In the spring we sold stationery to start our savings toward our future years at NBHS. We gained the recognition we had worked for, and now work toward becoming better individuals as Sophomores. 60 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: If there seems to be crowded cond' tions among the Freshmen it might be because their class is the biggest this year. BOTTOM: Intently counting cards Mark See- ley gives his time for the Freshman class in the High School of the Year contest. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Ann Adler anticipates the end of the class hour. BELOW: The Freshman class officers and sponsor. Beth Castle. Terry Ulin. Mr. Bill Hutchinson. Cathy Joseph and Gail Reynolds. Cheryl Adamic Danele Adamic Ann Alder Penny Alexander Mike Anderson Mary Bader Teresa Bader Randy Baker Linda Barrett Dennis Bell Ron Blogg Beverly Bogar Brian Bowman Cheryl Brace Earl Brace Kevin Bradley Duane Brown Randy Brunett Tom Bryan John Buckner Glenn Burgess Jerry Butterfield Dan Caldwell Beth Castle Lorine Christian Tim Conrad Dion Couture Mark Cory Dorcey Crank Tammy Crowe Sandy Crum Terry Crum John Dallaire Ralph DeGraw Mary DeTavernier 61 Mike DeWitte Lory Dietz Ed Diller Tony Douglas Fred Dreyer Jennie Ekstrom John Elmore Jack Fick Sue Fike Barb Finkbeiner Debby Fraley Dave Freeland Peggy Freeland Vicky Glover Suzy Gravlin Phil Griffith Jack Gyomory Teresa Haines Ken Hallack Bruce Hauxwell Denise Hawk Ken Heiden Loretta Heimes Lucy Herron Wanda Hirt Dorrine Hobson Jim Hodgkinson Linda Hogan Russ Holcomb Cindy Hollister (OPPOSITE PAGE) BOTTOM: Although the Freshmen didn't place in float competi- tion. they were proud of it. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: And you're not going to get it says Mary DeTaviner. BELOW: Cindy Ragatz. Maureen Mitchell and Diane Sharp diligently write card after card for the Freshman class. Mark Howell Helen Hudson Bob Hunter Penny Jamison Denise Jocham Dan Johnson Richard Johnston Annette Jolicoeur Debbie Jones Ken Jones Kathy Joseph Larry Judd Debby Kearney Tim Kelly David Kile Bri an Klauka Cheryl Knox Kathy Knox Laurine Kohler Wendy Kohler Laurine Kriener Phyllis Kriener Arlene Lake Diane Laur Danny LaValley Faye Leffel Jeff Lemaster Brenda Leonard Jim Lepor Kim Leschuk Evelyn Lockery Jim McNaughton Margaret Markee Danny Marshall Rod McDowell 63 Bill Meade Patty Med berry Lora Miles Charles Miller Maureen Mitchell Pat Mobley Jeff Mohr Pam Morse Brian Nowicki John Obruzt Bruce O'Conner Ron O’Neil Bill Orr Dan Oxyer Jim Palmerton Judy Pasternak Tom Peplinski Jill Porter Connie Powell Allen Pratt Cynda Ragetz Darlene Ragetz Randy Repic Gail Reynolds Steve Richards Carol Root Nancy Rosanski (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Vicky Glover looks through a box of goodies in the Art room. RIGHT: Linda Borett listens to another boring lecture. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: The guys are keeping their mouth pieces warm while Mr. Sutton reads the announcements, on a frigid fall morning. BELOW: Hard working Freshmen help decorate the gym for Peanuts Day. Kim Rose Kathy Ruhlman Laureen Sanford Leonard Schank Andy Schlaud Steve Schlaud Jeanne Schmidtke Jim Schmidt Megan Schultz Mark Seelye Diane Sharp Chuck Shefke Jill Simmons Phyllis Simmons Lynda Smeznik Art Smith Laurel Smith Debbie Speiza Wayne Spencer Lisa Sutton Dale Swoffer Renee Traux Dianne Truax Danny Walker Mary Walker Lisa Weingartz Steve Weingartz Karen Wheatley Martha Wheeler Tim White Sally Wilcox Ben Wolfe Janet Woodrow Randy Woody Bob Zimmerman 65 Middle School Students Bubble With Pride Well, the Middle School has done it again! Done what again, you ask? They pulled off a very successful array of activities to keep their student body busy and full of enthusi- asm throughout the year. With much cooperation, planning and participation the Middle School successfully produced their third annual school fair. Also, last year they sold pom-poms, operated a noon con- cession. staged dances and enjoyed class parties. Their foot- ball and basketball teams fulfilled another role. Here students found outlets for their excess energies and voices. But does it stop here? Not at all! 1972-73 saw a new mini- course curriculum added for the benefit of student needs and interests. They found these offerings to be yet another enjoya- ble and creative way to express themselves. Many students, as a result, discovered that school not only means toil and trudg- ery, but also an opportunity for fun and excitement. 66 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP LEFT: Teachers as well as students participate in Baby Day.’ TOP RIGHT: 7th and 8th grade cheerleaders. BOTTOM: 6th. 7th and 8th grade class officers. (THIS PAGE) ABOVE: Middle School stu- dents march behind their homecoming float. You Deserve A Break Today. RIGHT: Michelle Rose gives a speech in English class even though it is Baby Day' in the Middle School. TOP RIGHT: 7th. 8th grade football teams. CENTER: Middle School Student Council ABOVE: Liberated-' 7th grade basketball team. RIGHT: 8th grade basketball team. 68 Sports — They play a very Important role in our world! They supply us with the opportunity to yell our hearts out, relieve our tensions and compete against people, records, and schools. Sports satisfy a need each one of us has, to meet and overcome obstacles. Whether we actually participate in sports, or just cheer from the sidelines we learn through sports activities that nothing is impossible if the desire and determination are strong. Welcome to Our World of Even the Elements Couldn't Dampen Football Spirit Mud! Rain! Sleet! or Snow! our football games still were played. During the 1972 football season, mother nature provided us with that sloshy cold weather that seemed to penetrate to our bones. But it only height- ened our spirits! This year's football season really presented a challenge to our Broncos, and although we couldn't claim to be always the victors we held on to the determination and pride that it takes to make winners. A glance at our schedule will give you the story of why the Broncos didn't conquer in all games. We had much tougher com- petition in 1972 than in recent seasons. Although our record was 3-6. the Broncos took their defeat with reso- lution, considered the season a challenge, and looked forward to the next year! 70 Us 1972 Football Scores Opposition Them 14 . . Marlette . .26 6 .. Chesaning . .37 42 .. Millington . . 14 12 . . . .20 34. . . .0 6 . . Det. Country Day .22 20 . . Imaly City . 14 6 . . Lakeville .36 6. . Harbor Beach . 12 Won i — 3 Lost - — 9 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: The ploy is completed ond once again the ployers piclc themselves out of the mud. BOTTOM: Cooch Smeznik demonds on explonotion of the lost ploy from Tom Sillers. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Borry McLeod's foce shows the onxiety of reolly wont- ing to get out ond help his teom members. Despite his eorly seoson injury Berry did receive oil-conference honoroble mention. BELOW RIGHT: Referee reoches for his hot to mork the position of the boll efter the ploy. BELOW LEFT: 1972-73 Varsity Football Team. 71 (THIS PAGE) RIGHT: Lamphier searches for an open path to the goal line. BELOW: Freshman and JV Football teams. BOTTOM: Four Broncos wait for the word of Coach Smeznilt to enter the game. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP LEFT: With leg muscles taut, body straining, and a desire to win. Don Wilson nears the completion of the 3-mile District Cross Country Course. A mile of the course was under water. TOP RIGHT: Members of the Cross Country team patiently await the arrival of their opposition. BOTTOM: The gun sounds to start the game against Brown City in which the Broncos annihilated the oppo- sition. 72 Cross Country Team Boasts 6-4 Record Enthusiasm is what motivated our Cross-Country team to be so successful last fall! Not only did the guys boast a 6-4 record, but also traveled to regionals. Here Juniors. Don Wil- son and Archie Wickham, placed third and fourteenth respec- tively. Don Wilson went on to place thirty-fourth at State competition. The guys found that running 6 to 8 miles each night after school could be quite a challenge. A few nights of this distin- guished the boys from the men, as only the most dedicated sttick with it. Coach Schnieder. added a lot of encouragement and enthusiasm, as he saw the squad's potential for victory increase. Cross Country is a part of our world and North Branch wouldn't be quite the same without it. 73 Positive Spirit Keeps Broncos Determined Despite the 5 and 15 Varsity basketball record this season, the Broncos displayed every conceivable connotation of a cham- pion: pride, desire, dedication, sacrifice and attitude. It would have been easy to develop a negative spirit, but the team's pride kept them in many games. Our schedule called for the Broncos to compete with teams who were four to six inches taller per man. But said Coach Johnson, No player gave up. No player went into a single game with a defeat- ist attitude. Our rewards this year were not victories on the court, but developing a posi- tive attitude, a quality that is more valuable in life. The 1972-73 basketball squad gave our world a sense of effort and pride. 74 Basketball Scores Us Opposition Them 58 71 56 49 64 .... Caseville . . 76 53 .... Marlette . . 49 60 56 59 Yale .... 79 50 .... Lakeville . . 80 64 . . New Lothrop 90 64 . . Harbor Beach 81 68 .... 77 72 .... Sandusky .. 85 65 .... . . . . Millington . 79 86 55 84 Yale. . . . 83 61 . . . New Lothrop 87 66 Lakeville . . 79 55 . . Harbor Beach 94 56 ... . . . . . Imaly City . 69 59 .... . . . . Millington . 88 71 75 Won — 5 Lost — 15 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Bob Hodgkinson sinks a free throw for the Broncos. BOTTOM: The JV's are ready as Doug Armstrong tips the ball our way. (THIS PAGE) TOP: Although closely guarded. Don Hagemeister shoots for two points. ABOVE LEFT: 1972-73 Varsity Basketball Squad. ABOVE RIGHT: Jun- ior Varsity Basketball team. 75 (THIS PAGE) BELOW: 1972 Freshman Basketball Team. LEFT: Larry Lamphier makes a jump shot for the Broncos. BOTTOM: The coach gives the team direc- tions on a play, during a time out. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Larry Lamphier throws the shot-put at track practice. RIGHT: Jed DesJardins pole vaults at practice just before the next meet. CENTER: High Jumping was Matt Perry's specialty with the Track Team. BOTTOM: Larry Lamphier added points toward a Bronco Victory in the broad jumping competition. 76 Track Team Sets Records . This year was an ambitious one for our track team. They placed 3rd in the league with 3 wins and 4 losses. The four guys who brought us most of our successes were Don Wilson, Archie Wickham, Jon Lamiman and Dan Taylor, all four participating in the Caro Meet of Champions. Don, after placing 2nd in the 2-mile run, went on to take the 3rd place title at the Port Huron meet in the same event. He also qualified for Regional Competition. Don and Jon also set, some new league and school records. Don Wilson broke the 2-mile for the league, running it in 10:27.5, and for the school, running it in 10:07.3. Jon Lami- man set a new low hurdle of 20.5 for the league. Fourteen runners earned varsity letters this year, twelve of these winners will return next year to achieve even greater successes. 77 Baseball Liberates Athletic Department v'- ® t ihSh ■ --- ■ 2S Yu I ft a ' Baseball, America's great summertime entertainment, was an element of Our World, too? The 1973 Bronco baseball team was an enthusiastic and determined group. Though their losses out- numbered their victories, their spirit never died! The team had potential and expected to do much better than their record shows, says Coach Len Schuneman. And they would have, had it not been for their lack of hits. The team's batting average was only 204. The Broncos did make it to the semi-finalist game in district state play. This might not have been such a great feat, but the pride, determination and sportsmanship these guys displayed throughout the season was a contribution that filled Our World with Pride. We were also proud that we had one girl. Sandy Nel- lenbach, with enough courage to try out for the team and make it! 78 Yale y. . Imlay City . Harbor Beach Millington . arlette . . own City . ville . . DecTferville . 7...................Cass City. . Won-4 Lost-1 2 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Don Hagemeister socks in a sacrifice run to tie up the game. BOTTOM LEFT: 1973 Varsity Baseball Team. BOTTOM RIGHT: Strike two' cries the umpire, as Rick Burmiester swings again. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Tim Powell strikes out another man for North Branch. ABOVE: 1973 J.V. Baseball Team. 79 Cheerleaders Push for Spirit The efforts of the Cheerleaders were the most important means of keeping the spirit built up. Attending cheerleading competition, they came home with a blue ribbon. The girls were busy with fund-raising, but their big- gest job was keeping up the spirit of the student body. Because of losing varsity seasons, the |ob of the cheerleaders was twice as hard. But through their con- cern, they helped to keep the students behind the teams and kept spirit from dying. 80 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Varsity cheerleaders primp before the first game of the season. BOTTOM: Our photographer surprises Lisa Sutton as the Freshman cheerleaders lounge before a game. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Ruth Ann Fricke looks up in suspense as the rest of the Junior Varsity cheerleaders proclaim that they think they're going to fall. BELOW: Freshman cheerleaders and their sponsor, Mrs. Kathy Bethell. BELOW LEFT: Kim Orr laughs at Denise Rogers because, as usual. Denise is late. BELOW RIGHT: Carol King introduces the Varsity mas cot, Deanna Hayes, to the student body. 81 Superior Athletes Rewarded TOP LEFT: Basketball Award winners: Tim Powell, most valua- bel: Lary Lamphier. best defense: Don Hagemeister. best offense: Bob Hodgkinson. most consistent. TOP RIGHT: Ath- letic Director Len Schuneman presents the Senior Athlete of the Year Award for the first time to two recipients — Don Hagemeister and Larry Lamphier. ABOVE: Football Award winners: Tim Powell, defensive back: Brian Mitchell, defensive lineman: Bob Hodgkinson. all-conference (honorable mention): Larry Lamphier. most valuable player: Don Hagemeister. most dedicated: (NOT PICTURED): Rick McDowell, offensive back: Gordie Mietz. offensive lineman: Barry McLeod, all-confer- ence. RIGHT CENTER: Baseball Award winners: Lem Child- ers. honorary capt.: Don Hagemeister, ieading hitter (.333): Bim Peplinski. best fielder (.978 F.A.): Rick McDowell, most val- uable player. RIGHT: Track and Cross Country Award win- ners: Don Wilson, most valuable and best effort (C.C.); Jon Lamiman. most valuable (T): Archie Wickham, best effort (T). 82 For the seniors, Our World was a shaky, jumbled, but happy place to be. There were so many things to do, deadlines to meet, assignments to finish — parties, games, open houses! Nothing could afford to be missed, because it was all happening for our last time. No more would this world be Our World! Tomorrow is another day — another world! What it will be is what we will make it, for Today decides Tomorrow. Welcome to Our World of . I 973's Seniors Bid Our World Fa rewell 84 Realizing that we were Seniors and this was our last year in highschool. we set out to make the most of it. At homecoming we placed first with our float Boil Them Clean With Vanish. Also, we claimed the homecoming victory jug for all home- coming activities. The year was filled with money-making projects — conces- sion stands, magazine drives, smorgesborg dinners, and dances. These activities kept us busy as we helped to earn our way to Mackinaw Island, the site of our Senior trip. It was a lot of work, but it was fun just being together with our friends for one last time. (THIS PAGE) TOP: Seniors show their spirit for the last time at the last pep meeting. BOTTOM: Bob Pollard remembers, I dreamed I was a cheerleader in my Maidenform bra!’ (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Seniors continue to write cards for the High School of the Year Contest, to win first place. RIGHT: John Hutchinson and Don Hobson share a joke during band. Robert J. Adamic Michael D Adkins Randy D. Allen Dawn M. Bodmer Christine Bogar Michael D. Bologna Jane M. Bowman Debra K. Brace Bernard C. Bruman David E. Brunett David W. Brusie Kimbalea Buhl 85 Jed A. DesJardins Patrick W. Dhooghe Phyllis M. Dodds Robin L. Dreyer 86 (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Kim Thomas and Linda Kohler intently watch a close game. RIGHT: Seniors hilarious skit wins first place on homecoming Activities Day. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: John Simmons adds to the Spirit and excitement of homecoming. Judy A. Elcstrom Scott R. Fischer Glenda I. Freeland Michael P. Grimes Debra L. Gubanche Amberlee H. Guianen Linda J. Gyomory Donald L. Hagemeister, Jr. Daniel C. Haines James T. Hampton Debra K. Hilts Richard D. Hobson 87 Larry L. Hohman Ralph J. Holcomb Stanley V. Howard Sharlene J. Hunt Terrence G. Hunt Mark W. Husted John M. Hutchinson David L. Johnson Sheila E. Johnson Darlene A. Jones Scott J. Kelsey Carol L. King (THIS PAGE) RIGHT: Screaming Seniors try their best for the Victory jug on Peanuts Day. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Bernie Bru- man captures memories of homecoming week with his trusty camero. CENTER: The Seniors anxiously await the Physics film Doc is preparing. 88 Donna J. Kohler Linda A. Kohler Leonard D. Lefave Larry M. Lamphier Bruce F. Lilley Dennis J. Linder Joyce D. Lindsay Marion T. Listwak 89 Barry A. McLeod Michael R. McMullen Lucinda F. McNish Debra A. Marlinga Gordon A. Mietz Laura A. Milbocker Keith H. Miles Deborah J. Miller Gail A. Long Rick L. McDowell Russell L. McDowell Carol J. Mclver Brian A. Mitchell Betty Jo Mobley Peggy L. Morse Margaret R. Naracon Sandra K. Nellenbach Thomas M. Nellenbach Pamela J. Oliver John E. Pasternak Ruth E. Patrick Andy R. Peplinski Gloria M Pittman Robert J. Pollard (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Phyllis Dodds counts the empties during halftime. RIGHT: The first place float leads the Seniors through the homecoming parade. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: Bruce Lilley and Don Hobson joke between sessions of marching. 91 Martha J. Potter William S. Radecki Walter G. Rogers Daniel S. Rose Regina M. Ruhlman Martha E. Sanford Mary Lou Sari Ronald T. Schank 92 James J. Schell Anthony J. Schlaud Mark J. Schlaud Mary Ann E. Schlaud Steven A. Severn William H. Shaw Constance J. Sieh John C. Simmons (OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT: Cindy McNish and John Simmons, as Linus” and Char- lie Brown in the Peanuts Day skit, take a stroll and discuss school spirit. RIGHT: There must have been a game last night. Kieth Miles notes as he wakes Don Hagemeister for government class. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: John Simmons can't remem- ber whether he's a cheerleader or a quar- terback. Daryl E. Snoblen Glennda J. Sohn Mary Ann Solon Stephen L. Spencer Marianne L. Spezia Kathy Stoneburgh Judy A. Swoish Thomas E. Swoish Charlou M. Thomas Kimothy B. Thomas Guy E. Tobias Dean L. VanWagnen 94 Marian A. Van Zoern Bethany R. Walker Clarke A. Wheeler Barbara G. Wilder Joeesph A. Obrzut Tom Stalker (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Rick McDowell gets help from Doc in Physics. (THIS PAGE) TOP: An example of some Senior shenanigans. Their last day of school — Cindy McNish's bug in the back parking lot. BOTTOM: Scott Kel- sey and Donna Kohler concentrate on the right combina- tion. 95 Seniors Honored for Achievement In every graduating class you will find a few prima donnas, students who seem to stand out among their classmates. They are the ones you found organizing and preparing many of the activities we all enjoyed, and usually they were the ones who maintained the highest scholastic averages of their class. Our World honored these seniors with awards — awards that recognized them, their achievements, and showed that their efforts had not been forgotten! The two girls who were honored for receiving the top scholas- tic average in the Senior class were Ruth Patrick and Linda Gyo- mory. Ruth as our Valedictorian excelled through four years of high school with a 3.9; and was closely followed by our salutato- rian Linda, with 3.9. Ruth also was the D.A.R. (Daughters of American Revolution) award winner for 1973. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: The Top Ten Seniors — Jeff Carmean. Linda Gyomory. Marianne Spezia Scott Kelsey, Connie Sieh, Mary Ann Solon, Cindy McNish. Donna Kohler, Ruth Patrick, and Mary Lou Sari. BOTTOM: The American Legion Citizenship Award was given to Mary Ann Schlaud and Rick McDowell. (THIS PAGE) LEFT: DAR Award recipient, Ruth Patrick. BELOW LEFT: Glennda Sohn and Jeff Carmean, battling here to the death, received the Dansforth I Dare You Award. BELOW: Salutatorian. Linda Gyomory. and Valedictorian, Ruth Pat- rick, do more than just study. 97 Senior Trip Backdrop for Mock Election Although Mackinaw Island may not be the most exciting place in the world. 86 seniors will tell you that it's one heck of a place to visit. The seniors spent their two-day trip on the island, taking advantage of all the facilities and sites available. They could be seen bicycling around the island, swimming, sunning, taking romantic moon-light strolls or scary trecks across the island at midnight. Two of the cha- perones even decided to hike it around the island and were missing for several hours. The highlight of the first day. though, had to be the football game between the senior guys and the islanders. The seniors succeeded in tromping them, introducing them to our meet McCleod play and to big Deano Van- Wagnen. The next day. after lunch, they started for home. But the class and chaperones got detoured at Grayling where they canoed ten miles down the AuSable River for a really wet experience — especially since the Chief (Mr. Gleeson) decided to attack the peaceful canoers. The yearbook photographers took advan- tage of the island and its sites to get some pic- tures of the selected seniors for mock election. The seniors arrived home tired, but with a lot of happy memories of their last times together as a class. 98 (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP: Ruth Patrick and Scott Kelsey came in with two honors in the mock election. Most Sophisticated and Most Likely to Succeed. BOTTOM: Martha Potter passes time on the bus ride to Mackinaw Island by blowing soap bubbles. (THIS PAGE) TOP LEFT: Always getting into something, it was appro- priate that Clarke Wheeler and Debbie Marlinga be chosen Class Clowns. TOP RIGHT: Dave Brusie and Joyce Lindsay. Best Looking, stop on the stairs to watch the swimmers in the pool below, at the hotel the Seniors occupied during their trip. LEFT: Carol King and Terry Hunt. Class Lovers, are at it again, but this time they got caught. ABOVE: Apple-Polishers. Jeff Carmean and Mary Ann Solon, don't even stop during the Senior Trip, where they tried to make Mr. Gleeson as comfortable as possible. (PICTURE UNAVAILABLE) Randy Allen and Debbie Byers. Best Dressed. 99 (THIS PAGE) RIGHT: A happy face at graduation is Larry Hohman as he walks out with his diploma. BELOW LEFT: As everyone lines up on commence- ment night. Cindy McNish and Don Hagemeister aren't nervous at all. even though they will lead the class in. BELOW RIGHT: Ed Case receives his dip- loma from Mr. Bigelow with a look which reveals the importance of this night to the graduates. (OPPO- SITE PAGE) TOP LEFT: The happy, yet tearful, graduates congregate in the hall, maybe for the last time to talk, laugh, and cry together. TOP RIGHT: Friends are to cry with, or so think Mary Ann Schlaud and Glennda Sohn after commence- ment. 100 With a Handshake, Our World Comes to a Close Graduation is so many things — laughter, tears, speeches, songs, and farewells. With handshakes and compli- ments from friends and faculty, the mem- ories of the past and plans for the future. A goodbye to Our World and a hello to our Future World. Our graduation was dressed up by the Junior class and the drama department. They provided the curtain backdrop and the special lighting for all three nights. Starting the graduation exercises with Baccalaureate on June 3. Father Zeeb spoke to us about our future. His mes- sage prompted us to realize that what we become really depends on what we are willing to give of ourselves. Class night was our night. This night we reminisced upon everything that had happened to Our World, the four years we were at NBHS. The yearbook photog- raphers made this just a little easier with their slide show. Then came the big night, — the last night — Commencement! Dr. Robert C. Mills spoke to us of all the things that have happened this last year of our high school career. Then it happened! We graduated! Just like that, and it was over. Yes, graduation is so many things — all mixed together. A dream fulfilled, a milestone crossed, a bright new life begun. 101 Candids Show Seniors at Ease TOP: Brian Mitchell, Sergeant at Arms, tries to settle down Miss Otto and her Jewish Terrorists,'' disrupting the U.N. meeting. ABOVE: Senior Class Officers: President. Don Hagemeister: Vice President. Randy Allen: Secretary, Betty Jo Mobley: Treasurer. Mary Ann Schlaud. RIGHT: Alvaro Gutierriz, exchange student from Chile, turned into a hammy' matador from Spain during United Nations Week. 102 Our Community, small, friendly and willing to get involved, definitely influenced Our World. It supplied us with our after school Cokes, the refreshments for our parties, and those Skidoos and Hondas which provided us with weekend entertainment. But most importantly, our community supported us — our school, our activities, and our projects. Without them, Our World just wouldn't be complete! Welcome to Our World of VILLA PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Downtown Lapeer Italian and American Foods 393 Nepessing Street Villa Pizzeria II 145 Capac Road Imlay City Phone 664-3519 724-0055 u active homes corporation MARIETTE. MICHIGAN 48453 Sheila Johnson, Robin Dryer, and Kim Buhl pause for refresh ments at the Villa while selling yearbook ads. For the finest in Lithography CONGRATULATIONS SouLLcoiLduc MICHIGAN GAS COMPANY COLONIAL PRINTING CO. 67 Nepessing St. Lapeer, Michigan Phone 664-2969 According to Glen Burgess and Art Smith, it's easy to paddle on down to Colonial Printing. Mark Green bargains for Kim Orr along with one of her father's lawnmowers. The little red barn porch at Orr's offers a spot for conversation for Renee Krake and Julie Gravlin. DANIEL ORR SONS HARDWARE LUMBER Lapeer County's Oldest Hardware Hardware 688-3070 North Branch Lumber 688-3171 RAY'S DEPT. STORE Since 1940 Clothes for All the Family Dry Goods — Furnishings — Shoes Phone 688-3560 4036 Huron FIRST BANK Think NATIONAL OF LAPEER Mrs. Pasternak helps Glenda Freeland and Pam Cloutier pick out a Mother's Day gift at Ray's. 8 Locations to Serve You Complete Bank Service Since 1856 Main Office 664-2946 Metamora Office 678 2281 Drive-In Branches 619 Franklin St. 450 N. Court St. 1789 W. Genesee St. 1990 N. Lapeer Rd. Hadley Office 797-4700 Dryden Office 796-2264 Congratulations — North Branch Seniors 105 MIKE'S BARBERSHOP Shop Hours 8:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. Monday — Tuesday — Friday Saturday Wednesday Till 7:30 P.M. Closed All Day Thursday ROGER'S SUPERMARKET S.D.D. Retail Package Liquor Dealer North Branch Ph. 688-3730 ROBINSON'S PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Phone 517 636-3601 One of the Largest and Most Complete Drug Stores in the Area 3031 Main Marlette POWELL'S CLOTHING STORE 240 West Nepessing Street Lapeer, Michigan Phone 664 2212 Everything in Formal Wear All Sizes for Men and Boys BOBWILMERS 323 Jefferson PERKINS FLOWERS When Boy Loves Girl That's His Business When Girl Loves Boy That's Her Business When They Both Love Flowers That's Our Business Lapeer SAWDUST BAR Beer and Wine to Take Out Paul D. Marsh, Prop. MO 4 2923 3505 N. Lapeer Rd. Sawdust Corners PETERSON SON American Motors Lincoln — Mercury — Jeep Schwinn Bicycles — Honda Cycles 521 W. Nepessing Lapeer 664-4511 American Motors FI HILL TOP GROCERY Mobil GENE and LINDA REAMER North Lapeer Road Groceries — Gas DICKERSON'S STORE WOLVERINE STATE BANK Groceries Beer and Wine Take Out Packaged Ice Gifts and Novelties 8:30-1 1:00 Open 7 days 5967 N. Lapeer Rd. Phone: 793-6208 Offices at Marietta — Peck Sandusky Complete Banking Service Marietta Office Drive in Banking Facilities 635-9431 Member F.D.I.C. IRV WOODWARD CHEVROLET 107 A W MARLETTE RESTAURANT Drive-in and Restaurant For Carry Out Service 517 635-9451 2977 N. Main, Marlette UDE LOANS INC. 334 Pine 664 4595 Loans for Any Good Purpose Credit Life Two Locations in Lapeer 1975 W. Genesee 664 2975 Sandy Brunette and Debbie Smith discover you can borrow almost anything at UDE Loans. FRED DeTAVENIER SR. INSURANCE AGENCY M. K. CHAMBERS CO. The DeTavenier's lend a helping hand as Dawn Crawford picks up her parents license plates. 2249 Johnson Mill Rd. North Branch 688-3750 Charlie Robinet helps work his way through college at Cham- bers. 108 BARNES LAKE STORE ELEANOR'S RESTAURANT on M 24 Groceries Gas Columbiaville, Michigan Hardware DAVE'S BARBER SHOP CINDY'S BEAUTY SALON Men's Hair Styling and razor cutting Hair Styling by Appointment 4017 Huron St. Ph. 688-9012 Ph. 688-2280 North Branch Good Food and Ice Cream Prop. ELEANOR BIERBUSSE Phone 688-3500 Congratulations From Che tapper (County |2ress America’s Largest Rural Weekly 69 West Nepessing 664-2961 LAPEER COUNTY BANK TRUST CO. Time Certificates Savings Accounts Check Accounts Loans of All Types Safe Peposit Boxes Complete Trust Service Elba 664 4555 M-21 at Elba Main °ur Drive-In 664-2977 664 2977 Pine-Clay Branch Southgate 664 9986 South Main Street 109 Member FDIC SCRIMGER'S FLORIST CON-E-CIN LANES Bowling Instructions Lapeer Ruth Ann Heron and Robin Spencer find it hard to make a decision at Scrimger's. Luann Williams boasts her score to Diane Yakes after a fun filled day at Con-E-Cin Lanes. PORTER HECKMAN HEATING PLUMBING Compliments of MARLETTE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Hot Water — Warm Air and Electric Heating Service On All Types Heating Equipment 608 N. Saginaw Lapeer 664-8545 Jill Porter and Jill Simmons compare dream houses in one of the display areas at Porter's and Heckman's. 110 STEPHENS WESTON SHOE STORE Shoes for the Entire Family Congratulations Seniors MO-4-6531 Lapeer, Mich. JOHN'S COLOR T.V. Color TV Sales and Service Philco-Ford Color TV TV Antennas 3528 N. Lapeer Rd. Sawdust Corners 664 4881 BOB'S AUTO PARTS New and Used Parts M-24 and M-90 ACHESON JEWELERS Diamonds — Watches Jewelry — Fine China Watch and Jewelry Repair Since 1928 DR. R. L LUTTRELL, JR. Chiropractor 3730 Marathon Rd. Columbiaville, Michigan 48421 Telephone 793-2392 D AND C STORE INC. Your Friendly Neighborhood Store and Vanity Quality at Reasonable Prices Courteous Efficient Service Corner Court and Nepessing Lapeer 664-3902 MOSHIER'S MARKET Corner 16 Burnside and M-24 Beer — Wine — Meats Groceries — Stereo Tapes 6002 N. Lapeer Rd. Oxford 148 West Nepessing LINES-OLDS CADILLAC, INC. 473 West Genesee Lapeer MO 4-2935 Cadillac — Oldsmobile GMC Trucks Sales and Service A Nice Place to do Business Lapeer 111 ra«|Ap ja CARRIE'S MARKET Cold Beer — Wine Lunch Meats — Groceries Open 8 to 10 — 7 days 4794 N. Lapeer Road (M 24) Mi. North of Blinker WE AIM TO PLEASE MARLETTE HOME BAKERY HAROLD HURD, Proprietor Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary and Special Occasion Cakes 6707 West Marietta (517) 635-3501 Marlette BERNARD KOHLER INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 688 3400 Complete Insurance Service North Branch 401 I Huron St. ADAMS PHARMACY North Branch Ph.688-3161 ANN’S FABRIC SH All Your Sewing Phone 346-2337 5044 Bailey Road HI-WAY HOST TEL AND RESTAURANT Best in Sleep and Eats 7550 Van Dyke 5 Miles South of Marlette Phone (517) 635-6262 RAY and ELAINE MOTZ TRI-COUNTY EQUIPMENT CO. JOHN DEERE Authorized Sales and Service 7454 N. Van Dyke Rd. Phone 346-2761 Brown City Congratulations Seniors MEL COLE Registered Jeweler Marlette Sandusky DAVE HALL CHEVROLET N. Van Dyke Marlette ■ INC. The Newest and Finest Recreation Equipment Specializing in Fun Machines 3730 N. Lapeer Road (M-24) Six Miles North of Lapeer Lapeer, Michigan 48446 Phone:(313)664-8767 Mr. Byers and his daughter, Debbie, agree with Dave that a 1973 Vega isn't a bad graduation gift. Karen Buckley and Dina Terauds enjoy a free demonstration ride at Funmobiles. THE BRONCO BANNER Of North Bronch High School lestem Eluto CARTER'S AND Hours Mon., Tues., Wed. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs., Fri., til 9 Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Your family's shopping needs. FLASH — Banner Staff wishes: Best of Luck to all who wish to Succeed in Life! Congratulations Class of '73 113 Charlou Thomas and her brother John enjoy browsing through the wide display at Jim Hinterman's. 3755 S. Van Dyke Marlette Vl mile south of Marlette on the hill CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION JIM HINTERMAN INC. The Home of Happy Motoring Compliments of WAYSIDE ANTIQUES Frank and Loren Clark Silverwood, Michigan BOB'S STANDARD STATION Atlas Tires and Batteries Phone 688-3445 North Branch NORTH BRANCH LAUNDRAMAT Come Wash With Us Newly Remodeled 6779 Lincoln Phone 688-9013 Fast and friendly service are two trademarks of Chase's Stand- ard Station. 14 CHASO-ROYCO CO. LS.I. Congratulations to the Class of '73 REAL ESTATE MARSHALL'S K S FABRIC SHOP Salesman Home of Fine Fabrics HAROLD McVEAN JEFFERSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Mortgage Disability— Hospitalization 6843 Saginaw St. North Branch, Mich. 313 — 688-3477 MIETZ FURNITURE 4290 Banker St. North Branch c. Furniture — Carpet Linoleum Best of Luck 1973 Seniors LEO AND BETTY MIETZ — Owners North Branch One Block South of Fire Hall Proprietors: Gertude E. Kimmel Gabrielle Swoish AND L. GROCERY HARDWARE M-24 and Castle Road Fostoria, Michigan Phone: 688 3518 115 WASHAKIE RECREATION AREA Swimming and Camping Water and Electric Facilities Showers and flush toilets Recreation Hall 3461 Burnside Rd. North Branch (313)688-3235 PATRICIA ANN BRIDAL SHOP NBHSSTUDENT COUNCIL Congratulates Class of '73 Entering the CKLW high school of the year contest was one activity that our Student Council sponsored. PEET'S STUDIO Everything for the Bride and Bridesmaid Special occasion gowns 331 Clay St. Call Lapeer, Mich. 664-8461 D. P. SULLIVAN MOTOR CO. Buiclc Pontiac Opel Ph. 313 664-4566 535 Nepessing Street Lapeer, Michigan GM North Branch Phone 313 — 688 3266 6595 Jefferson Rd. 116 NORTH BRANCH FOOD LOCKERS HALPIN MONUMENT CO. Invites You to Visit Our Large Display We Handle All Kinds of Granite Prices Marked for Congratulations Class of '73 Your Convenience Open Every Day and Evening 688-3130 North Branch 4142 Banker St. North Branch Phone 313 688-3475 STANDARD OIL CO. FOSTER'S PLUMBING, HEATING AND WIRING GLEN and MARY (sTAN DARd) SPENCER Agents North Branch 6793 Jefferson Road North Branch Phone 688-3575 Phone 688-3121 CHANNA’S §zj DfllRV QUEEN K Msrf f00[) foR M-24 Cones — Splits, Malts, Sundaes Sandwiches DICK COULTER'S INC. Allis Chalmers New Idea New Holland Phone 688-3082 6672 Lake Pleasant Road ASH CARMICHAEL SALES BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOME Good Used Clean Cars NAN, BILL and STEVEN FRICKE 2050 North Lapeer Road Lapeer, Michigan Phone 688-3232 or 688-3024 North Branch 117 NORTH BRANCH GAS OIL CO-OP INC. E 'N G MARKET Ni MARATHON ] Phone 688 3100 North Branch Michigan Phone 795-2400 NORTH BRANCH NEWS Complete News and Advertising YAKE'S AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY All Types of Printing Work Done ROBERT L. AND ELIZABETH Automotive — Industrial 24 hr. Wrecker Service WARREN Publishers LEO YAKES — Owner 4080 Huron Street 688-2220 Ph. 313 688-3050 North Branch LAPEER OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 55 W. Nepessing Lapeer, Mich. 48446 664-6321 Come in and see us for your Open House Announcements Courtesy of JOHN A. ROWLING, INC., Realtor Thank you Notes Bridal Shower Invitations Wedding Invitations and Announcements Also School Supplies Offices in — Marietta —Almont — Port Huron — Lexington — Blue Water Beach — Anchor Bay NORTH BRANCH NORTH BRANCH LOUNGE C • A EDUCATION ASSOC. • Mixed Drinks • Beer Wine • Take-Outs Short Orders — Pizza The United Teaching Profession Best Wishes to the Class of '73 LIVE MUSIC — Fri. and Sat. Evenings 4331 Huron Phone 688-9018 118 NORTH BRANCH BAR AND GRILL Fine Food and Drink FITCH MOTOR SALES Leland Ford and Kathy Fick windowshop at Fitch's. A pleasant smile is what Mr. DeSrow gives Doug Schlaud tor banking at the Pioneer Bank. PIONEER BANK OF NORTH BRANCH SUTTER'S RECREATION Swimming — Pavilion Picnic and Play Area Hot Water and Flush Toilets 5 Miles West ot North Branch 1601 Toier Road 688-3761 Phil Griffith, Dan Walker, and Chuck Schefke enjoy the facili- ties provided by Sutter's. 19 . . .Cindy McNish Glennda Sohn ... .Gordie Mietz ... Brian Vaughey Randy Fischer Frank Gyomory Paul Potter Gary Woody ....Randy Allen Kim Buhl Robin Dryer Sheila Johnson Sarah McDowell Mike McMullen Charlou Thomas Mr. Dave Snouffer . . . Bronconian Staff Advisor Editors........... Sales, Advertising Photography .... Staff Our World, the theme of our '73 Bronconian. was a world of many experiences — some solemn, some sad. and some happy. We have tried to capture some of each kind in this book, tried to give you an unbiased, overall view of Our World. And we have found this to be quite a challenge, but an interesting one. So many people went out of their way to make this yearbook possible, that we would like to take this opportunity to thank them — Our staff who, to us, were an indispensable necessity to the production of this book. The faculty and administration for putting up with us. Our publishing company representative. Sam Slis, for his concern and cooperation. Our community and the students for their support and interest. We would like to extend a very special thanks to our advisor. Mr. Dave Snouffer. He spent much of his own time helping us make decisions and meet deadlines. Yes! OtJr World was composed of many things. The 1973 Bronconian is what is left — to inspire memories, to recall faces and friends, and to share Our World with others! On Welcome to Our World of . . . 120 ►«we Qj Xel! 3 2