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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1977 volume:

BRONCONIAN ’77 The Broncos of North Branch High School North Branch, Michigan 48461, Volume 27 Contents Opening Section ... Student Life ..... Seniors .......... Sports ........... Underclassmen .... Academics Admin Middle School..... Community------ Closing Page, Staff Reflected Through The Rain, Reflected through the rain, the years gone by are merely that — gone. But like the rain, they continue to return to us and like its reflection, they are clearer, brighter, happier and filled with touches of tomorrow. Tomorrow ... the memory of plans unmade, time unused, and little things that were never said. If one laughs at all, it is at the sweet freedom of youth that could bring us so far, yet forget what it was doing along the way. ONCOS the years gone by . . . Like the last traces of a summer storm, it all flies by too rapidly for thought, too quickly for restraint. Everything is changed, everywhere. A new president, Jimmy Carter, is elected, and the policies of the nation change once more. Women battle for their rights, children fight to be taught, and not shuffled from grade to grade. Closer to you are found new teachers and new classes like Health. But it is all no sooner here than it becomes routine. So you watch the sky once more, and wait for it to storm. To remember gives life around us a new freshness. A fresh coolness, lingering as the first spring rain, which in some mysterious way, brings the first rebirth of flowers. Memories, as mysterious as the rain, bring forth the laughter and tears, bright victories and old defeats. Try as we might, we never forget the first season loss, or remember the front-linemans name. It isn’t so much that it happened so long ago. HQ lohsl Y SANGER 1 6 . . . are just that — gone We simply were too busy thinking of what to do tomorrow that very little of today came crashing through. But those things that did, like an ill timed note, will stick forever. memories continue to touch our lives Tomorrow will always be there. In the pictures, words, and names now set before us, we have an opportunity that is all too rare — to see ourselves as others saw us, to see yesterday from its tomorrow. Student Life We are here, in multicolored rooms, surrounded by percariously balanced thoughts and ideas, and told to find the answers to the questions those that have come before us. Some move timmitively, some boldy, yet all take a delicate hold and begin to climb. We may not go far, we may accomplish little. But we have tried. And in trying we have added our own ideas and dreams to the puzzle before us. Tomorrow, others will come, taking hold on what we’ve left behind, and begin to climb again. w This year’s Homecoming was the spirited climax to what was one of North Branch’s best football years. The atmosphere was charged with ex- citement and anticipation of the vic- tories to come. The enthusiasm really came through on Activities Day, as the classes battled for the victory jug, all in the name of Bronco Power and school spirit. Though it was hard fought fun for all, the Seniors took the number 1 spot. But the Juniors earned a sweet revenge on Homecom- ing night and took first prize in the float construction. 1. Michelle Reynolds, Larry Porter, Kevin Hicks, and Ken Bodmer add the finishing touches to the Senior float. 2. A moment of silence gets Zelda Peters ready for the Fresh- men-Senior Powderpuff victory. 3. Freshmen-Seniors Sophomores- Ju- niors, battle it out during the poW- derpuff game. 4. Miss Hale, Mrs. Bethell, andMiss Otto fall in defeat as the Seniors outpowder them. 5. The 1976-77 Marching Bronco Band parades through town on Homecom- ing Day. 6. Tim Brusie watches as Ed Manese guides Margaret Herron’s clothes pins into the bottle. 7. The high school cheerleaders find that riding through town in the Home- coming Parade helps them save ener- gy. 8. A few Sophomores are speech- less about the Homecoming activi- ties. 15 Orr, Mitchell Reign Over Homecoming Of course, one of the most important, traditional ac- tivities of the whole Homecoming week is the crown- ing of the King and Queen. With great anticipation, a hushed capacity half-time crowd watched as Cindy Orr was crowned as Homecoming Queen by last year’s winner, Kathy Joseph. To complete the week’s events on Saturday evening during the Homecoming dance, Bob Mitchell was named as the 1976 Homecoming King. 16 1. At a very tense moment, Kathy Joseph is pleased to crown Cindy Orr Homecoming Queen. 2. Realizing she is crowned Queen, Cindy cries out in happiness. 3. Now that it’s over, tears of happiness overcome Cindy Orr. 4. A few Seniors show their concern at Homecoming, while other Seniors show the school that they are 1. 5. The 1976-77 King’s Court. 6. Cindy Orr and Bob Mitch- ell enjoy themselves at the Homecoming Dance after their crowning. 7. The Junior’s Homecoming float, “Got You Red Baron,’’ pulls through for 1st place. 8. The Student Council dresses up principal Mr. Lambert as Mickey Mouse, which is an annual tradi- tion. 9. The 1976-77 Queens Court. 17 Responsibility Met By Council, Workers The Student Council each year is charged with the responsibility of setting up and organizing all- school functions such as Homecoming, the winter carnival, and various dances and money raising projects. This year under the leadership of President Dan Rowell and advisor Mr. Cur- ran, the Student Council met these responsibil- ities well. Another group of students meet responsibilities also on a day-to-day basis. These are the student helpers, aides, workers, and secretaries who al- low the school to function more smoothly. 18 1. The 1976-77 Student Council. 2. The 1976-77 high school library aides. 3. The 1976-77 high school office workers. 4. The 1976-77 Student secretaries. 5. Angie Thompson dis- tributes milk during lunch hours. 6. Debbie Nagel works in the Middle School as student secretary. 7. Homer Kyros runs a relay in the Marlette “Almost Anything Goes” during February, at which the North Branch team took first place. 19 NHS Names Mrs. Vizard ‘Teacher Of Year’ During the 1976-77 school year, the National Honor Society (NHS) organized a number of activities includ- ing the sale of bagels and posters. During the annual awards assembly on May 19, the NHS announced its choice for the Teacher of the Year award. The recipiant of this award, Mrs. Delphine Vizard was honored for her work as counselor in the high school, since coming to North Branch High in 1971. 1. Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Vizard, usually is piled up with work. 2. Mr. Ward works his way to the Hotdog of the Year Award. In addition to Teacher of the Year the Hotdog Trophy is one of the most sought after. 3. Carol Hunt and A1 Martin, two National Honor Society members, work on their chemistry in the library. 4. Concentrating on her work, Doris Bluthardt, a National Honor Society member, studies in the li- brary. 5. The 1976-77 National Honor Soci- ety. 6. Mrs. Vizard aids Kelly Marshal in selecting her classes for next year. 7. Larry Porter presents the “Teacher of the Year Award” to Mrs. Vizard. Band Travels To Colorado On Annual Trip The focal point of activities for the High School bands this year, as in the past, was its yearly trip. Much more ambitious than in the past, the bands, in addition to all their march- ing and extra-curricular activities, spent much time and effort raising the needed funds for a lengthy tour of Colorado, includ- ing Denver and Colorado Springs. As usual, the band used such activities as fruit and Stanley sales to help raise the required funds. The May tour lasted a total of six days. 22 1. The North Branch Marching Band performs during a football half- time. 2. Playing their saxes, Bruce Haack and Mike Dellaire practice their parts with the band. 3. While directing his band, Mr. Barthale- mew listens for mistakes. 4. The N.B. Wind Ensemble performs in Newton, Iowa, during the band tour. 5. At a rest stop during band tour, Julie Knox, Patty Schlaud, Melanie Burger, Patty Thibodeau and Kendi Rutledge pose for the photographer. 6. Getting ready for a half- time show, Pam Laidler and Carol Hunt concentrate on their music. 7. Julie Knox, Rogelio Garcia, Lori Simmons, Scott Orr, and Melanie Burger relax on the bus during band tour. 23 1. Terry Naracon, Kevin Good- rich, and John Chase take a break before going back to work setting up the Christmas Concert. 2. 1976-77 Band Letter Club. 3. From a lofty position, Mrs. Par- rott models for some art club art- ists. 4. Marie Green and Mrs. Jankowski talk out a point during chorus. 5. A bowling pin is amoung the art club collection in the art room. 6. The 1976-77 Choir performs during their spring program. 7. Randy Jones and Sharon Palmerton work on their art club projects. 8. The 1976-77 Art Club. 24 The Band Letter Club sponsored a new event this year at which Loretta Parsons and Ralph Hunt were named Band King and Queen. This new club sponsored dance in April promises to become an annual event. Though small in number, the North Branch chorus provided the community with concerts at Christmas and during May to show off their singing talents. Another small group, the Art Club again func- tioned this year. The members could be seen staying after school many evenings in order to complete projects. They also helped to orga- nize the May Art Fair. 25 Two groups in the high school made every effort to help raise the spirit and sense of contribution by students. The Pom-Pom girls regularly performed at various athle- tic contests, backed by the boisterous voices of the small but vocal Pep Club, organized by Claudia Elliott. Pom-Pom Girls, Pep Club Try To Raise NBHS Spirit 1. During the pep club skit, Mr. Lambert receives a gift from President Claudia Elliot. 2. Dwight Rienstra demonstrates the su- periority of the North Branch Broncos. 3. During a Pep Assembly, the Pom-Pom Squad does a routine to “Boogie Fever.” 4. Claudia Elliot and Mr. Curran discuss plans for the Pep Club. 5. The 1976- 77 Pom-Pom Squad. 6. Before the performance, Corrine Huntley thinks the routine through. 7. Cindy Parker, Sue Moss, Dawn Oliver, and Helen Clark relax after their routine. 8. Claudia Elliot and Tammy McLaughlin sign up members for the Pep Club. 27 FFA, FHA Most Active Clubs In School The Future Farmers (FFA) and Future Homemakers (FHA) of America again proved to be about the most active organiza- tions in the high school. The FFA sent members to a conven- tion in Minnesota, visited Parliamentary Procedure competi- tion, organized its own basketball team, planted a large num- ber of trees around the school, and instituted the sales of malts during home athletic contests. The FHA, not to be out done, sold candy bars all year, dressed as clowns during Homecoming and traveled to Cedar Point in May. A very busy year for both clubs! 28 1. Becky Hudson watches Carol Hudson add the finishing touches to FHA clown, Marlene Adamic. 2. The 1976-77 FHA. 3. FHA clown Becky Hudson watches Homecoming activities with interest. 4. Mr. Parrott plants trees around the school with the help of Tom Myers and Roland Hopkins. 5. Freshmen homemak- ers Annette Rutherford, Kim Bussure and Bertha Oxyer attempt to make a successful pie crust. 6. A few FFA members enjoy themselves at the Saginaw Fair. 7. Hans Kuchlbauer gets ready to go to the Bicentenial Farm-o-Rama Farm Show in Minnesota. 8. The 1976-77 FFA. 29 30 1976-77 saw the Varsity Club again parking cars during football season; but most importantly it almost won (losing by only one point) the annual Senior- Faculty basketball game. The French club found fund raising a bit more diffi- cult than usual this year but did manage a spring banquet. Because of bad driv- ing conditions, the Drama Club was un- able to participate in state district dra- ma competition. 1. Athlete Randy Jones listens attentively to Mr. Schneider (Varsity Club sponsor) and his ideas about an upcoming track meet. 2. The 1976-77 Performing Arts Club (PAC). 3. Mrs. Cline, French Club sponsor, leads a French Club meet- ing. 4. The 1976-77 Varsity Club. 5. The PAC participates in the yearbook assembly. 6. Varsity Club member Cindy Orr keeps warm in a cool school building by wearing her varsity jacket. 7. The 1976-77 French Club. 8. The Drama class looks on while PAC members Sherm Hampton and Marga- ret Herron do a lively yearbook skit. 31 1. The 1976-77 Bronconian Yearbook staff. 2. Jim Demates, Bronco Banner Editor, proudly displays one of his editions. 3. The 1976-77 Bronconian Photog- raphers are always where the action is. 4. The 1976-77 Bronco Banner Staff. 5. Nancy Osinski, Richard Klauka, Michelle Rose, and Bill Ivory pick out pictures for the yearbook. 6. Waiting for her yearbook layout assignment, LuWanna Hart sits patiently. Under the editorship of Jim DeMates NBHS saw the publishing of a weekly stu- dent newspaper, the Bronco Banner, for the first time in three years. Because of the efforts of Sophomore Mary Smith, an 18- page Senior Edition was printed in May. The 1976-77 Bronconian staff, with the able assistance of the school’s largest pho- tography staff ever, raised enough money to publish the biggest yearbook in North Branch High history, a 200-page effort. 33 The 1976-77 Junior Varsity cheerleaders. 2. The Varsity cheer- leaders perform a mount to the cheer “Two Bits” during a league basketball game. 3. The 1976-77 Varsity cheerleading squad. 4. JV cheerleaders Teresa Repic and Debbie Kayfes yell their support of the Varsity basketball team. 5. The 1976-77 Freshmen cheerleaders. 6. Diane Smeznik and Mary Peplinski lead the Junior section in cheers during a pep assembly. 7. Before a game, a group of Freshmen cheer- leaders clown around for the photographer. 34 Cheerleaders Bring New Cheers To Assemblies The Varsity cheerleading Squad brought many new ideas back from camp for pep as- semblies. They placed 4th at U.S.C.A. cheer- leading camp in the summer. All three squads went to Northwood Institute for competition. The Freshmen placed 1st and the Varsity 4th. These girls have brightened many sad times after loses, with smiles, and cheered on many wins. Those memories will stay with these girls for a long time. 35 ‘Photographs And Memories’ Highlight Prom On May 14, the 1977 Senior Prom was held by the Junior class of ’78 in the middle school gymnasium. Couples danced drea- mily to the music of “Homegrown” and toured the beautiful garden of memories. Our theme, “Photographs and Memories”, held much meaning for graduating Seniors. Peets Studio was on hand to take pictures of the seventy couples attending. But while the photographs may last a lifetime, our memories will last forever. 36 1. Ken Bodmer, Michelle Reynolds and Karen Jacobson and her date stroll past pictures of past school years. 2. Entering “Memory Lane, Randy Jolicoeur and Rosanna Ragatz pause under the trellis. 3. Kim Bussure and Jeff Ber- lin boogie to Homegrown’s music. 4. Paul Urchick and Kim Wasliewski get their tickets from Tim Brusie. 5. Senior class officers Sherm Hampton and Cindy Hanna cut the traditional Prom cake. 6. Tim Brusie and Patty Schlaud relax a minute. 7. A number of couples dance to the music at the Jr.-Sr. Prom, “Photographs and Memories. Seniors It’s the last day ... and it has lasted eight months and 24 days. So many things done for the first time, so many others for the last. We’re to expectant to be sad, too sad to be exuberant. Every tomorrow is bringing us something new, and every yesterday flees with something that will never be again, locked inside it. But we know that soon we’ll sit quietly and remember it all. And in being able to remember, we’ll have no regrets 40 Toronto Trip Goal Set By Class Of ’77 June 1st and graduation came none to soon for many of the Class of ’77. Led by president Bob Mitchell, the class was able to make enough money from the yearly maga- zine sale and concession business to cut down on the great number of money making projects that were re- quired by Senior classes in past years. During the maga- zine sales in September, the class set a goal of $5,800. But because this goal was topped by more than $250, the Seniors realized a profit of more than $2,500. The other class officers and advisors who did most of the planning for the Senior trip to Toronto, Canada, during the last week of May included: Sherm Hampton, vice- president; Jeanette Mersino, secretary; Cindy Hanna, treasurer; and Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Vizard, and Mr. Piwinski, advisors. Taking 2nd place in float competition with “Cardinals Under Bronco Paw-er,” the class came the closest ever in defeating the teachers in their annual basketball game, losing by 1 point. I Kimberly M. Albertson Michael G. Allen Kathy E. Anderson IV KHl Gerald T. Ankley Susan M. Ankley Marsha K. Auger Michael R. Auger Scott H. Barnes Dennis C. Baxter 1. Randy Curell squezzes the nose of a masked Luanne Harley. 2. Dressed for Homecoming’s Kid’s Day, Claudia Elliott, Cindy Griffin, and Paula McConnell begin to take their seats for the start of trig class. 3. Before school starts, Larraine Smeznik and Lisa Stevens share a quiet conversation in the cafeteria. 4. Eating cake and drinking milk, Chuck Borst, Bill Laur, Kevin Hicks, Cindy Griffin, and Marie Green celebrate Mr. Schneider’s birthday. 41 Janice A. Bennett Jeffery S. Berlin Eric A. Bigelow Doris N. Bluthardt Kenneth W. Bodmer Richard Bond, Jr. Charles R. Borst Linda K. Bowman Robert W. Brusie James D. Buckner Erika M. Bush Brenda E. Case Linda Ceslusniak Roger S. Chambers Carol L. Cobb Robert L. Collins Lorena A. Curell 1. Stuffing a few final napkins, Ken Bodmer helps finish up work on the Senior float. 2. Pensively, Mad die Niamtu watches activity on the gym floor, while Janice “Beanie” Bennett sits nearby. 3. Jeff Berlin waits outside the darkroom door until all paper is put away. 4. Nancy Osinski reviews a graphics layout in 1st hour class. 43 Loretta S. Curell Randy R. Curell Johnny H. DesJardins James J. DeMates Tom Dhooghe Coral R. Duncan Claudia B. Elliott Brad W. Pirmingham Matthew Firmingham Daniel W. Gibson David M. Godfrey Louis M. Goss 1. With Mr. Piwinski looking on, Mrs. Shoemaker outlines plans for raising Senior trip money at a class meeting. 2. Erika Bush and Robin LaFond line up to talk to Mr. vonHofe about a college prep English assignment. 3. Attending the Vo-Tech Cen- ter, Kevin Hilts and Tom Dhooghe work in the machine shop. 4. Showing her athletic and balancing skills, Lisa Stevens stand on her hands outside the gym door during lunch. Marie L. Green Cynthia A. Griffin JoAnn M. Guigar Ruthann Haack Sherman L. Hampton Cynthia K. Hanna Luanne V. Harley Nancy L. Harmon 45 Roy R. Harmon LuWanna Y. Hart Clark E. Heath Diana E. Heiden Jan A. Heron Kevin G. Hicks Kevin R. Hilts Nancy L. Holder Michael S. Howland Carol Hudson Carol L. Hunt Billy L. Huntley 46 Kathleen J. Jacobson Nancy E. Jamison Alvin W. Johnson Ronda J. Johnson Randel S. Jones Richard A. Klauka Patricia L. Koslowski Patricia K. Kreiner 1. The Senior section of 77 cheers on one of its Home- coming activities day teams. 2. German foreign ex- change student Frank Widmaier gives a knowing glance toward a North branch student. 3. Michelle Rose prepares some final pages of the yearbook senior section for shipment to the publisher. 47 1. In the counseling office, Colleen Aldridge dis- cusses a question with Mrs. Vizard. 2. Miss Jensen helps Homer Kyros work out a math problem. 3. The cartoon character Marmaduke lent the focal point of the Senior’s 2nd place float, “Cardinals Under Bronco Paw-er.” 4. Dan Rowell draws a layout for the basketball section of the yearbook. 5. Linda Ceslusniak humoursly discusses the day’s events, while in the counseling office. Beth Ann Leonard Dwight A. Linder Christina L. Lock Rodney S. Longtine Paula S. McConnell Mary Everlyn McCoy Kevin G. McCoy Victoria E. McLane 49 Tamara E. McLaughlin Timothy A. McQueen Aubrey R. Maxam Pamela A. Mazzoni Jeanette M. Mersino Jack W. Miklovich Barbara J. Miller Kenneth D. Miller 1. After completing a chemistry experiment, Bill Laur cleans up his beakers. 2. Debi Myers types work for one of the teachers. 3. After lunch, Jean- ette Mersino and Ronda Johnson gets some home- work out of the way, while, in the distance, Pat Koslowski just sits and thinks. 4. Rod Longtine gives a friendly welcome to a North Branch visitor. 4 50 Susan K. Milne Annette M. Mitchell Robert D. Mitchell Susan A. Moss Debra S. Myers Maddie Jene Niamtu Deborah A. Nolan Craig D. O’Brien Robert J. Obrzut Charles E. Oliver Mark F. Onuskanich Lucinda Orr Nancy M. Osinski Loretta A. Parsons Frank L. Perry, Jr. Paul D. Pettibone Dyran A. Podvin Lawrence L. Porter, Jr. Angela Kay Primeau Michelle L. Reynolds 52 Jeffery E. Richmond Stephen L. Riley Donald J. Robinet Kenneth D. Robinet Ronald Rogers Russel R. Rogers Michelle R. Rose Daniel W. Rowell Stuart A. Rudy Harold J. Rugenstein Elbert Rush Shonda L. Rutledge 1. Though not waiting to see the assis- tant principal, Mr. Schleicher, LuAnne Harley and Carol Cobb sit on the office bench. 2. Library aide Kathy Jacobson types a schedule for use by librarian Mrs. Pohly. 3. A skit on Homecoming activities day has the entire Senior sec- tion of the bleechers standing and offer- ing their support for their team. 53 Jeffrey S. Schaller Debra A. Schefke Katrina M. Schlaud Linda J. Schofield Patricia Scrimger Richard A. Scrimger Richard Seaman Nancy L. Shafer Terry Sholes Ronald G. Sieh Cathie L. Simpson Calvin D. Skalski 1. Brian Kirby and Steve Richard attend a “mock” patient during a vocational school health demon- stration. 2. Gazing at Sherm Hampton, Shonda Rutledge crosses her eyes in wonderment. 3. Rick Seaman, Diana Heiden, Deb Nolan, Brent Wheeler, and Barb Miller work as a team to defeat the teacher squad. 54 Peggy L. Slater Larraine M. Smeznik Phillip S. Smith Richard D. Smith Vicki L. Smith Doborah A. Snyder Lisa A. Stevens Edward J. Strich Debra Howard Swoish Scott C. Swoish Mary K. Szelog Joseph Tallieu 55 1. In psychology class, Paul Urchick, Gary Ankley, Hod Longtine, Dan Gibson, and Tom Truax get together for a group discussion. 2. At the Homecoming Dance, Penny Wilder and Jan Heron listen to the music of the band. 3. Doing research for a report, Larry Porter searches the li- brary for the right book. 4. Tammy McLaughlin munches on a piece of cake during lunch. Marvin D. Thompson Thomas Truax Pamela A. Tucker Paul Urchick 56 Lorene K. Waibel Daniel L. Walker Dennis M. Walker Harold Walker Jeffery M. Weingartz Brent Wheeler Frank Widmaier Penny L. Wilder Linda S. Woods PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Colleen M. Aldridge Jeffery C. Bennett Darrell L. Frick Rick D. Joy Homer W. Kyros Dale Phipps Stephen K. Richard Donna J. Rose Stephen W. Schank Kathleen J. Wallace 57 Top Seniors Honored With Varied Awards Although each year North Branch High School would like to give special honors to each and every one of its graduating Seniors, it just isn’t possible. Instead, only a few receive them, but they are a few that both their class and their school can be proud of. For highest grade point average maintained throughout four years of high school, there is the honor of Valedictorian and Salutatoriam Kathy Jacobson was 1977’s class Valedictorian and Gary Ankley its Salutatorian. Other honors included the D.A.R. award given for outstanding citizenship and contributions to society. This went to Cindy Griffin. The “I Dare You Award”, given by the Dansforth Founda tion for leadership was given to Claudia Elliott and Larry Porter; and the American Legion award went to Dan Rowell and Tammy McLaughlin. On Class Night, Erika Bush and Dan Rowell were named Senior Athletes of the Year. 5« 1. The academic top ten Seniors: Bill Laur, Kathy Jacobson, Gary Ankley, Carol Hunt, Larraine Smeznik, Linda Bowman, Erika Bush, Jeanette Mer- sino, and Jim Rugenstein (Not Shown - Debbie Shefke). 2. Valedictorian Kathy Jacobson and Salutatorian Gary Ankley. 3. D.A.R. award winner, Cindy Griffin. 4. Winners of the Dansforth “I Dare You” award: Claudia Elliott and Larry Porter. 5. Senior Athletes of the Year: Erika Bush and Dan Rowell. 6. Winners of the American legion award: Dan Rowell and Tammy McLaughlin. 59 Toronto Setting For Mock Election Winners ONTARIO HYDpr Each year the senior class is blessed with a retinue of handsome guys, pretty girls and clowns. This assortment of best dressed, cutest braces, and best apple polishers are honored at the end of the year by what has become known as the “mock election.” Being elected “guy with the prettiest legs” stopped none of this year’s class from going on the Senior trip, where they took advantage of the warm weather and sunshine to go north, to Toronto, Canada. They saw such sights as Niagra' Falls, the Skylon Tower, and the Toronto Science Center. On free time, many went to Tussaud’s wax museum or visited the endless array of restaurants and entertainment centers. 60 1. A group of seniors pause in front of Toronto’s floral clock. 2. Toronto’s CN Tower, world’s tallest free standing structure. 3. Cutest couple - Deb and Scott Swoish. 4. On a parapet of Toronto’s Casa Loma Castle stand the Seniors’ most sophisticated, Larraine Smeznik and Dan Rowell. 5. The most likely to succeed — Kathy Jacobson and Dan Rowell. 6. Class clowns Cindy Orr and Sherm Hampton pose with America’s most famous clown, Ronald McDonald. 7. Class apple polishers — Marie Green and Bill Laur. 8. A group of Seniors await their bus. (Pictured unavailable: Jan Heron and Larraine Smeznik shared best looking and best dressed mock election honors.) 1. At the beginning of the Commencement ceremonies, the senior members bow their heads for the invocation. 2. Now graduated, Dan Rowell, Cathie Simpson, Ed Strich, and Loretta Curell pause for the benediction. 3. Some of the “guys” share a few comments while waiting to march into the gym. 4. Ken Robinet, Barb Miller, and Linda Scho- field listen to the Valedictorian address to the class. 5. Cal Skalski receives his diploma from Board of Education president, Mr. Fred Mohr. 6. Smiling toward Mr. Gleeson, Everlyn McCoy becomes an NBHS graduate. 7. Following the ceremonies, Pat Scrimger shares a few thoughts with well wishing friends. 62 “It’s How We Live, Say 163 Graduates It was a cold and rainy June 1st, which detered the plans for an outdoor graduation. Instead, the High School gym was draped in blue and white while 163 graduating seniors awaited commencement. Rever- end Lover gave the invocation. Then, to scattered applause and cheering the Seniors stepped forward and received their diplomas. Each received a red rose bud, the class flower. In silence, they listened to the closing words that no longer made them students, but people of the world — while above them in silver lettering, hung their motto — “It matters not how long we live — but how!” 63 To run with the wind and race the twilight toward tomorrow’s edge. To grasp victory in hand and rescue it from the defeats of a thousand yesterdays. To feel the earth beneath the feet and know the sky is too high to touch. To try, to ache, to desire, to fall ... Then stand silent, and run again ... Varsity Football Ranked 4th In State The Varsity football team ranked as high as 4th in the State through-out the season. The team was led by many returning lettermen. The offense placed three players on the All-Conference team: Chuck Oliver, offensive tackle; Ed Strich, offensive center; Dan Rowell, offensive back. The defense set a new record for shut-out games with six. They placed five players on the All-Conference team: Jan Heron, linebacker; Jim Mates, linebacker; Ed Strich, defensive end; Chuck Oliver, defensive tackle; Paul Urchick, defensive back. 66 1. Scott Senko sets for a pass against the Marlette Raiders. 2. Bob Mitchell works for yardage as Paul Urchick and Dan Rowell clear the way. 3. Scott Senko, Jeff Weingartz, and Russ Rogers pause for the National Anthem. 4. The 1976 Junior Varsity football team. 5. With help from coaches Smeznik and Kilbourn, Jan Heron is helped off the field. Jan later returned to action. 6. After a big gain, Dan Rowell is forced out of bounds, by a Deckerville defensive man. 7. The North Branch defense moves in for a tackle. 67 1. Ed Strich and Russ Rogers anxiously watch as the coaches assist one of their teammates. 2. The Bronco’s starting line offers their attention for the National Anthem. 3. Rogelio Garcia connects on a field goal attempt against Ubly. 4. The 1976 Freshmen football team. 5. Coach Waldo goes over the game plan with the Bronco JV’s. 6. Dan Rowell turns the corner en route to a 60-yard punt return and a North Branch touchdown. 7. The 1976 Varsity football team Future Looks Bright With Good JV’s 5 4 The JV squad had a very good season, also. They posted a 7-1 win-loss record, with their only defeat coming at the hands of Millington. The Varsity team honors went to: Dan Rowell, Most Valuable Player; Paul Urchick, Offensive Back; Chuck Oliver, Offensive Lineman; Jan Heron, Defensive Back; Ed Strich, Defensive Lineman. Dan Rowell was also named All-State honorable mention for his work in the backfield. 69 Varsity Basketball Compiles 5-16 Record The Varsity Basketball team, under second-year-coach Ted Ramsby, Compiled a 5-16 win-loss record. The team had six returning lettermen from last year’s team. Incon- sistency plagued the team throughout the season. This and four 1-point losses. Coach Ramsby felt that the high point of the season was the 1-point victory at Harbor Beach. 1. Jumping the ball, JV Duane White out-tips an Ubly player. 2. With Jim Jamison guarding, 14 Scott Senko jumps to block an opponent’s shot. 3. From the sideline, Coach Ramsby follows the floor action in a close game. 4. The 1976-77 Varsity basketball team. 5. Tipping a lay- up, Center Don Robinet scores two Bronco points. 6. In district play, forward Scott Senko sets to out-shoot a Mt. Morris opponent. 71 1. Brian Snoblen shoots a free throw as his JV teammates watch from the base line. 2. Randy Richmond shoots for two points, while fellow freshman Glenn Lake sets for the rebound. 3. Both Don Robinet and Scott Senko go up to capture a North Branch rebound. 4. While 12 Jeff Berlin guards his man, 24 Dan Rowell threatens an opponent from crossing the 10-second line. 5. The 1976-77 Freshmen basketball team, with Coach Norm Edwards. 6. The 1976-77 Bronco JV team with Coach Mike Groce. 7. During pregame warm-ups, Randy Joliceour practices his lay-up technique. 8. Despite heavy traffic, guard Russ Rogers makes a break for the North Branch end of the court. Future Looks Good Next year’s basketball season looks very good, with a talented J.V. team that compiled a very good win-loss record coming up. Honors went to: Most valuable, Scott Senko; Most consistent, Randy Jolicoeur; Top rebounder, Don Ro- binet; Best defense, Russ Rogers; and Best offense, Scott Senko. ’76 Cross Country Posts 9-3 Record The cross country team, led by coach Mr. John Schneider, posted a 9-3 overall record for 1976. They finished 2nd in the Marlette Invi- tational and 3rd in the Vassar Invi- tational meets. The squad finished a strong third at the conference meet, with Randy Jones, Randy Curell and Bill Laur getting all- conference honors. The individual team honors went to: Randy Jones, Most Valuable; Randy Curell, Best Effort; Bill Laur, Most Improved; and Brian LaValley, 1st four-letter award. 74 1. Brian LaValley and Randy Curell loosen up on the bus on the way home from the meet. 2. Brian LaValley strides for the finish line. 3. The start of the 1976 Delta Invita- tional. 4. Gary Newbegin fights off his pursuers at the Delta Invitational. 5. Passing opposing runner. Bill Laur makes a strong finish. 6. 1976 Cross Country Team. 75 1. Scott Senko uses good form to win the 120 yd. high hurdles event. 2. Following in brother Jim’s foot steps, Steve DeMates hurls the discus for a record. 3. Paul Urchick receives the baton from Dan Rowell in the 440-yd. relay. 4. Dwight Rienstra glides upward to clear the high jump bar. 5. The 1977 Bronco Track Team. 6. Ed Crawford volts himself over the bar at Kingston. 7. Russ Rogers stretches for additional distance. 8. With hands raised in victory, Paul Urchick crosses the finish line in the 100 yd. dash. Track Team Finishes With Most Guys Ever With a dual meet record of 15-3, the track team placed 3rd at the conference meet. Coach Schneider said, “I was encouraged by the large turnout of guys. We finished with 47 guys at the end of the season — the most ever! I was also impressed that 37 guys scored in Varsity meets!” Many school records were set during the ’77 season: Jim DeMates, shot-put (49’ 4Vi”); Russ Rogers, pole vault (12’6”); Jim DeMates, discuss (134’ 6”); Jeff Weingartz, low hurdles (42.45 sec.); Stott Senko, high hurdles (15.45 sec.); the team of Randy Jones, Bill Laur, Gordie Yowell, and Randy Curell, 4-mile relay (19:54.5 min.); and the team of Bill Laur, Homer Kyros, Bob DeWitte, and Mark Zimmerman, sprint relay (2:35.8 min.). Team honors: Homer Kyros, most valuable; Paul Urchick, best sprinter; Bill Laur, best middle distance runner; and Russ Rogers, best field events. 77 1. At home plate, Keith Allen puts the tag on an opposing Mayville player. 2. Dan Premeau hurls toward the plate with a pitch against Yale. 3. Patiently waiting to bat, Kim Hebberd loosens up. 4. The 1977 Varsity Baseball Team. 5. Tim Anderson holds a Yale runner on 1st base. 6. The 1977 J.V. Baseball Team. 7. Ed Strich dives back to 1st base to avoid a pick-off. 78 Baseball Team Looks Toward Next Year With a season varsity record of 6 wins and 16 loses, the Bronco baseball team saw its State tournament hopes dashed by a final season defeat to Flint Ains- worth. Coach Schuneman said, “This year we had a young team that got needed experience. We have hopes to do well in 78.” Team honors went to Dan Primeau (Most Valuable) and Kim Hebberd (Leading Hitter). With the number of returning lettermen from this year, next year should be promising. 79 Girl Cagers Post Winning Record The Girls Varsity Basketball team, under new Coach Mr. Mike Yoder, posted a very strong league record of 9-2 and an overall record of 12-6. The Girls were led by unanimous All-Conference Center Erika Bush and Dawn Koehler, who recieved league Honorable Men- tion. The season was a very successful one with the girls winning the 1st district game ever won by a girls team at North Branch. Season Honors went to: Most Valuable Player, Erika Bush; Best Offense, Dawn Koehler; Best Defense, Jill Heron; and Most Improved, Roxanne Morey. 80 •I % 1. Head Coach Yoder helps ignite the JV team to a victory. 2. Center Erika Bush moves for position after a free throw. 3. Denise Bogar goes up for a tip with the opposing center from Deckerville. 4. The 1976 girls JV basketball team. 5. During a time out, Coach Yoder dis- cusses district competition strategy. 6. Jill Heron lets go with a jump shot. 81 Varsity Loses 4 Seniors Looking ahead to next year, the girls basketball team will be losing a lot of height and experience with the graduation of Janice Benbett, Erika Bush, Shelly Reynolds, and Shonda Rutledge. But of the six returning Varsity play- ers, at least three of them (Cindy Chase, Roxanne Morey, and Dawn Koehler) have been playing basket- ball since they were in the junior high. 82 1. Denise Bogar fights for possession of the ball during a Millington-North Branch game, as 10 Tammy Inman and 12 Caroline Strich wait to receive the pass. 2. Cindy Chase and Dawn Koehler pass the ball, looking for a shot. 3. Tammy Inman pops up a free throw shot. 4. The 1976 Varsity girls basketball team. 5. Cautiously watching out to avoid a foul, Erika Bush tries to block a shot, while 43 Roxanne Morey gapes in amazement. 6. Showing great ef- fort, Caroline Strich battles for possession of the ball. Volleyball Team Finishes 2nd in League According to Coach Margaret Otto, Varisty coach, the girls this year were vastly improved in all elements of the game over previous years, and the Varsity should prove to be a league threat during the next school year. Team honors went to: most valuable, Erika Bush; most improved, Cindy Chase; and best offense, Erika Bush. The 1976-77 girls Varsity volleyball team posted an overall record of 12-5, while going 8-2 in the Big Thumb Conference. They finished in 2nd place during league competition, behind Yale. Yale defeated the Bronco var- sity in a close match in the season’s final contest. The Varsity and JV squads played good, consistant volley- ball throughout the season. 1. With Brenda Conner watching, Janet Wilson goes to her knees to save a point. 2. In the season finale against Yale, Erika Bush spikes the ball over the net. 3. Cindy Chase goes high to return a shot while (1-r) Maddie Niamtu, Erika Bush, and Col- leen Braidwood get set for a return volley. 4. The 1977 Varsity volleyball team. 5. The 1977 JV volleyball team, with Coach Martus, 6. Coach Otto stresses a crucial point of strategy during a time out. 7. Cheri Sutherland ( 42) sets up the ball for a spike by Maddie Niamtu. 85 Girls Softball Team Gains Experience 86 With a record of 5 wins and 8 losses, the girls softball team completed its fourth year at NBHS as an interscholastic sport. Concerning the season, Coach Fauble said, “I’m looking forward to next year because we only had four seniors on the team this year. We lacked experience. A lot of under- classmen played, though. We’ll have to replace our battery (pitcher and catcher).” Team honors went to: Janice Bennett, Most Valu- able Player; Caroline Strich, Most Improved; Jill Heron, Best Offense; and Erika Bush, Best De- fense. 1. The Bronco bench casually talks before the game begins. 2. An unidentified Bronco slides safely into third base. 3. Coach Fauble observes the team’s situation. 4. The 1977 Girls Softball team. 5. Larraine Smeznik lofts a pitch to the plate. 6. Janice Bennett puts the tag on an opposing runner at home plate. 7. Larraine Smeznik fouls a pitch off. 87 I 1. The 1977 Girls Track Team. 2. Roxanne Morey and Pat Kozlowski set themselves for the 880 run. 3. Brenda Conners, Kay Suyama, and Cindy Jones pace themselves in the two mile. 4. Janet Wilson hurls the shot at Imlay City. 5. With good form, Diane Smeznik glides over the low hurdles. 6. Diane Ankley prepares herself to throw the discuss. 7. Cindy Jones and Diane Ankley contently watch the discuss throw. 8. Melody Niamut attempts to clear the high jump bar. 1 ‘77 Sees Start Of Girls Track At NBHS In its first full year of interscholastic competition, the girls track team finished the season with a 2-3 win- loss record, placing 2nd at the Harbor Beach Invita- tional. Coach Jones said, “Basically, we were very young. We’re looking forward to the future and we’re pleased with the progress we made this year. At the Caro Meet of Champions, Kay Suyama placed 3rd in the 2-mile run, while placing 4th in the State region- als. Janet Wilson took 3rd in the shot-put and discuss at Port Huron. Team honors: Kay Suyama, most valu- able; Pat Kozlowski, team leader; and Loretta Curell, best effort. 89 Underclassmen Sometimes we can’t help but look up and say, “What am I doing all this for?” But no matter how often the moment comes, we soon put our heads back down and continue striving. We are builders, with our minds as mortar and bricks, our dreams as blue prints. We are determined and faulted, for we are still only learning. But we do have a common purpose in mind. Tomorrow we wish to stand back ... and see what we built today. Juniors Emphasize Making Trip Money Being Juniors in 1977, we used a great amount of time looking forward to being Seniors in 1978. And being a Senior takes money. Aside from this year’s Prom to the theme of “Photographs and Memories,” we’ve also held the Sadie Hawkins and Valentines dances. For Halloween, we sold spook insurance, and at the Spring Carnival we sold ice cream and chips. Why so active? For our Senior trip, we’d like to go to Florida. Not everything has been all work and no play, though. We took 1st place in float competition with “Gotcha Red Baron.” Our delegate for Homecoming representative was Linda Shep- ard. 92 1. During Homecoming week, Brian Davey squeezes Snoopy’s (Cindy Chase’s) nose. 2. During a break in Homecoming competition action, the Junior class section waits for events to continue. 3. Though not in band, Phil Fulks plays the part of a band member in a drama class activity. 4. Diane Smeznik peeks at a classmate. 5. lotting his thoughts wander, A1 Suboski day-dreams during a pep assembly. 6. Debbie Cloutier models her stuffed pet peguin (note the frog on the penguin’s nose). 7. Joe Weingartz glances at a disruption in the shop class, while working on a project. 93 Marlene Adamic Janet Adler Bob Allen Tim Anderson Bill Ankley Tom Ankley Ron Baker Deanna Barkus Robin Bennetts Phil Bluthardt Debbie Borst Pat Boughan Rick Boyne Steve Brace Colleen Braidwood Gary Brunett Bob Bryan Diane Burger Rory Burger Gary Butterfield Mary Butterfield Wanda Chappel Cindy Chase John Chase Donna Childers Helen Clark Deb Cloutier Diane Conner 1. The Junior class watches their Homecoming team drop clothes pins into a bottle. 2. Mike Perry prepares some wax for a crafts project. 3. Reviewing an assignment, Dale Law- son and Cindy O’Rourke examine a question. 4. In the li- brary, Barb Krawcyzk, Jemry Goodrich, and Dierdre Cor- bett complete a history assignment. 5. Giving a speech, Tom Kitts demonstrates how to use an adjustable camera. 6. Janet Stimson, Debbie Simmons, and Donna Cosby chuckle while waiting for an assembly to being. 94 Loraine Cooper Deirdre Corbett Donna Cosby Cathie Coster Cindy Cotter Ruth Ann Curell Angie Czaczkowski Leo Dallaire Brian Davey Lori DeTavemier Dan DeWitte Mike Dhooghe Tracy Dies Earl Diller 5 % Sandy Douglas Keith DuBois Helen Ekstrom Phil Fulks Kim Fulton Rogelio Garcia 1. In chemistry, Lisa Markle and Robin Bennetts compare weights. 2. During the Homecoming activities, the Juniors insist that they’re 1! 3. Kelly Marshall, Deirdre Corbett, and Tina Marshall brace themselves for the Homecoming tug- of-war competiton. 4. The Junior class float, “Gotcha Red Baron,” took 1st place in float competition. Shelly Geisenhaver Fred Gibbons Glenn Gibbons Del Gieche Jemry Goodrich Kevin Goodrich Scott Green John Griffin Carol Hallock Kim Hebberd Jill Heron Margaret Herron Ken Hobson Betty Holcomb Roland Hopkins Irene Howard Pat Howland Becky Hudson Ralph Hunt Corinne Huntley Bill Ivory Karen Jacobson Kevin Jager Bob Jamison Jim Jamison Rick Jean Rosemarie Johnson Lisa Johnstone 97 98 Randy Jolicoeur Gerald June Mag June Kathy Kearney Jeff King Brian Kirby Tom Kitts Dawn Klauka Julia Klauka Tony Klaus Matt Knox Dawn Koehler Jim Kohler Tony Kohler Barb Krawczyk Pam Kreiner 1. Dan DeWitte prepares to help with the tug-of-war. 2. Rick Radzwion, Kay Suyama, and John Chase confer with Mr. Schleicher on float plans. 3. Gordie Yowell furnishes his own lavoratory equipment. 4. On hat day, Vince McNish, Wayde Miracle, and Betty and Dianne Ottenbacher dis- cuss a current events topic. 5. Along with other FHAer’s, Ja- net Adler dresses as a Home- coming clown. Pattie Kreiner Peggy Kreiner Kurt Kuck Diane LaVell Pam Laidler Donna Laur Clare Lake Joe Lange Dale Lawson Jim I effel Shari Lepor Lorraine Longtine Patty Lovasz Dennis Lowe Cindy McConnell John McConnell Rox McDowell Tim McDowell Ron McGowan Kim Mclnally Carl McMullen 99 Vince McNich Dennis MaHoney Eddie Manese Lisa Markle Kelly Marshall Tina Marshall A1 Martin Lisa Mersino Sally Miner VVayde Miracle Dennis Mohr Doug Molzon Pat Moss Denise Myers John Myers Deb Nagle Dan Naracon Leo Naracon Bill Nellenbach Dave Nellenbach Gary Newbegin L Jeff Stevens munches a bag of potato chips during lunch. 2. Marlene Ragatz finishes a secretarial assign- ment at the Vo-Tech Center. 3. Tom Kitts listens to a side discussion before current events class starts. 4. Ju- nior class officers and advisors: Mr. Yoder; Mr. Schlei- cher; Mr. Quast; Lori DeTavernier, secretary; Barb Krawczyk. treasurer; Debbie Simmons, vice-president; and Rick Radzwion, president. 5. Brian Davey examines a copy of the school paper. 6. Lewis Veirs ponders while Diane Burger and Lisa Mersino write an English assign- ment. 100 Melody Niamtu Dan Nutt Jim Nutt Dalene O’Bein A1 Oliver Dan Orcutt Cindy O’Rourke Tim Orr Betty Ottenbacher Dianne Ottenbacher Sharon Palmerton Paul Pawlowski Jackie Peacock Dale Pederson Marilyn Peplinski Mike Perry Phil Pettibone Jeff Phillips Mark Phillips Tom Powell 101 1. Dressed in 50’s clothes, Mary Butterfield and Dierdre Corbett listen to King and Queen speeches. 2. Lori DeTavernier and Colleen Braid- wood find vocabulary definitions. 3. Ruth Ann Curell stares with question at another student. 4. Phil Pettibone reflects for a moment. 5. Dan Nutt and Rick Jean anticipate the next pep assembly skit. Dan Premeau Rick Radzwion Joyce Ragatz Marlene Ragatz Richie Richmond Dwayne Rienstra Dwight Rienstra Eddie Rogers Ray Ross Carolyn Ruhlman Tim Ruhlman Tom Ruhlman Cheryl Saltzgiber Chris Sanford Nate Schaller Darla Schank Larry Schank Fran Schauld Don Schneider Cindy Schofeild Larry Secson Scott Senko Kevin Sharp Linda Shepard Debby Simmons Diane Smeznik Bill Smith Dennis Smith 102 AI Suboski Cheri Sutherland Kay Suyama Laurie Sweeney Rick Swick Dean Swoffer I ori Swoish Angie Thompson Craig Thompson Tom Thompson 1. Margaret Herron examines a picture in order to prepare a graphics slide presentation. 2. Selling Junior lunch concessions, Francine Schlaud gives change to a customer. 3. Dressed as a patrolman, Lisa Markle guards Junior Homecoming representa- tive Linda Shepard. Serving as Junior mascot, the Class of ’78 “Nebish” tags along. 4. Before leaving for the U of M Band Day, Donna Cosby organizes her equipment. 104 Mike Troia Steve Turton Pete Veilhaber Kim Wasilewski Joe Weingartz Doug Wilcox Cheryl Woody Renee Worgess Gordie Yowell PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Kelly Brower Angie Fall Rick Fanson Krys Kardell Nick Lemish Brian Stuart Louis Viers 105 Sophomores Proud Despite A Few Setbacks We, the Class of ’79, have learned many things in the past year, mostly that being Sophomores isn’t easy. We were still the 2nd largest class in the school. Our Home- coming float, “B.C.,” had the most movable part of all floats — ours being the only one whose main figure kept falling down. Unfortunately, it tended to fall the way the wind blew, and it nearly hit our Homecoming represen- tative, Melanie Burger. Still, with our creativity, we took 3rd place in the competition. Our money raising project of selling Christmas gifts was a great success, with more than enough profits to pay for our Spring Carnival movie loss, “Big Mo.” With these heartaches, headaches, and setbacks, we were still proud to be Sophomores. 106 3 1. The Class of ’79 gets ready to shout the cheer “Two Bits.” 2. A group of Sophomores put the finishing touches on their 3rd place float, “B.C. — Beat the Cardinals.” 3. Apparently a mysterious hand offers Norm Kile a gift of a jar of pickles. 4. Watching the final volleyball game of the year against Yale, Paul Rogers relaxes in the bleechers. 5. With brother Randy in the backround offering competition. Sophomore Dan Curell attempts to win a pep assembly race. 6. A group of Sopho- mores view a number of the opportunities avail- able to them during their winter visit to the Skill Center. 107 Dan Adamic Brenda Adler Keith Allen Mara Aldridge Jackie Anderson Ken Barker Pam Batev Chuck Beadle Roger Beals Brian Beardsley Scott Bennett Shannon Bennetts Bonnie Blake Diane Bowman Chris Boyne Ed Brown Tim Brusie Melanie Burger Art Bussure Joe Butterfield Fred Burke Lori Butler Pam Calicut A1 Castle Rick Chase Annette Childers Janel Childers Lisa Childers 108 1. Being blindfolded by Student Council worker Dawn Koehler, Sophomore Dennis Fricke hopes to win a race for his class in Homecoming competition. 2. Duane White examines negatives he has just developed. 3. Standing next to Marshall Street, Linden Schlaud indicates that the Sophomores are 1.4. Sophomore class advisors and offi- cers: Mrs. Trato; Mr. Snouffer; Mrs. Cline; Tim Brusie, vice-president; Pam Batey, secretary; Patty Thibodeau, treasurer; and Tracy Sohn, president. Teresa Childers Roy Choate Becky Christian Kathy Christian Marsha Clark Teresa Cloutier Faith Cory Joe Coster Dave Couture Angie Curell Dan Curell Bill Curell Steve DeMates Bob DeWitte Mike Dallaire Laurie Daniel Sandy Daniels Debbie Dempsey Erin Diller Faye Dodds Donna Dombrowski Debbie Dufort Nanette Duncan Tina Duncan John Feldbush Sheri Fessler Becky Fick Tracey Fifield Dennis Fricke Sandie Geisenhaver Jon Gieche Manuel Gomez Dave Goss Jerry Goss Teresa Goss Tim Green Joe Guigar Mike Guelfoil Perry Gwinn Bruce Haack Jackie Hanna Patti Harley 1. Pam Callcutt listens a little ca- sually to a Biology lecture. 2. To protect his eyes from bursting bubbles, Jamie LaValley wears his shades. 3. Patty Schlaud jokes with Fred Snoblen and Dan Ada- mic at the fall sports banquet. 4. Roy Choate demonstrates how pictures are developed. 5. Kendi Rutledge and Gloria Tobias dis- cuss class business, while Tim Brussie sits by. 110 Sheila Harlow Darcy Hartman Bev Hasselhuhn Tim Hauxwell Kay Hilts Jennifer Hirt Sandy Hodgkinson Bill Hudson John Hunter Tami Inman Don Johns John Johnson Cindy Jones Robin Jones Grant Joseph Joni Joy Cory June Matt Kaltz Debra Kayfes Tom Kearney Kim Kennedy Norm Kile Julie Knox Denise Kohler Kay Kreiner Sharon Kunz James La Valley Dwayne Leach 111 Brett Leonard Dave Leonard Dawn Lock Cindy Locklin Arlene Lunter Audria Maxam Ron McConnell Craig Mclnally Debbie McKee Julie McLane Tom McLaughlin Tim McLeod Leila Medcalf Don Milbocker 1. Pam Batey tapes up a poster publiciz- ing the Sophomore Spring Carnival movie, “Big Mo.” 2. With Corrie Su- boski watching, Leila Medcalf demon- strates the procedure for artificial re- speration in health class. 3. Art Bussure gets career information from the li- brary’s microfish machine. 4. A group of Sophomores eat their cafeteria lunches. 5. Only kidding, Mr. Davis’ English class shows what a stand- up strike would look like. 6. Denise Kohler attentively listens to a discussion in English. 112 1. Members of the Class of ’79 pull for a tug- of-war victory. 2. Joe Butterfield carefully pays attention to the Sophomore skit. 3. Not paying attention in biology, Don Lawn watches out the door window. 4. Sheila Har- low intently reads a book for a report. 5. While Rogelio Garcia works on a crafts pro- ject, Lynette Thomas thinks about other activities. 6. Reading one of the most popu- lar books of 1976-77, Billy Hudson prepares for an upcoming report. Audrey Naracon Scott Orr Diana Parsons Lucille Pederson Luanne Peplinski Jim Pope Debra Porritt Bryan Pratt Danny Quertermous Linda Ragatz Sharladene Ragatz Teresa Repic 114 Bill Richard Paul Rogers Betty Root Joe Roza ns ki Arlene Ruhlman Cathy Ruhlman Dennis Rush Teresa Rutherford Kendra Rutledge Cathy Saltzgiber Dave Schank Tom Schank Linden Schlaud Patty Schlaud 115 Randy Schlaud Mike Schmidt Debbie Schneider Ken Scrimger Betty Shafer Kim Sharp Ray Shipp Dan Sieh Lori Simmons Carol Smith Mark Smith Merry Smith Brian Snoblen Fred Snoblen Norm Snoblen Terri Snyder 1. Jon Gieche, unlike some N.B. students, studies hard. 2. Ken Barker and Dennis Lowe take a little time out for some chess. 3. (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dan Sieh, Fred Snob- len, and Tom McLaughlin check the microfish index to find career materials. 4. During a pep assembly, Bev Hasselhuhn, Kim Sharp, and Donna Dombrowski sit in the Sophomore section. 5. Jackie Hanna and Terri Sny- der make themselves comfortable during a pep assembly. 116 PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Chuck Benefit Linda Carlile Julie Daley Eileen Hamilton Don Lawn Tonya Lyman Jim O’Brien Refugio Palacio Kevin Patterson Greg Raymond Tom Sweers Rick Swick Tim VanRiper Tracy Sohn Renee Spencer Barb Spezia Dennis Stevens Lori Stevens Terry Stevens Dwight Stimpson Mark Stine Marshall Street Beth Stuewer Cory Suboski Rick Sutter Tom Sweers Betty Kay Tallieu Patty Thibodeau Lynette Thomas Dawn Thornthwaite Gloria Tobias Patrice Troia Janet Urchick Tony Walker Bill Walker Michelle Wallace Arlene Watson Clyde Watson Pam Wratz Linda Wheatley Charles Whetzel Duane White Janet Wilson John Wilson Terry Wilson Dan Withey Kevin Woidan Dan Yowell Mark Zimmerman 117 Freshmen Look Ahead To Three More Years Getting used to the high school routine hasn’t stopped us from showing our spirit. Taking 4th with our float, “Haggor the Horrible,” and placing 3rd in the Homecoming activities, we’ve spent a lot of time standing on our feet. Debbie Ruhlman was our lovely contribution to the Queen’s Court as Freshman representative. We’ve had two fund rais- ing projects — selling stationery and the spook house at the Spring Carnival. With three more years of high school to go, our plans are not yet definite. We are looking forward to planning our Senior trip, getting our class rings, and, most of all, graduating. But then, we’ve got three years. H8 Bill Adamic Dianne Adamic Ed Adamic Dianne Ankley Karen Ankley Larry Bader Mike Bader Janet Batey Tim Bennett Lila Bennetts Joe Blake Wendy Bluthardt Denise Bogar Kevin Bootz Jeff Borst George Bowman Kevin Bowman Annette Brace Chris Braidwood Bill Brandon John Bryan Ben Bush Kim Bussure Glen Caldwell David Caughey Sharon Campbell Jamie Click Loren Coates Brenda Conner Steve Coulter Ed Crawford Dena Crum Robin Culver Mike Darlington Mike Dawkins 1. Donna Holcomb completes some homework in the home ec room. 2. Brenda Conner and Janet Batey clown around outside the front school door. 3. Students in Mr. Ward’s 6th hour science class review some facts. 4. With Kathy Schuen eman looking on from behind, Cindy LaVell, Brenda Wilson, Sue Kitts, and Karen McDaniel prepare some pie crust. 5. Robin Dickerson sudies in the cafeteria before school. 6. Mark Miles takes a test on how the library should be used. 119 Theresa DeWitte Chris Dhooghe Robin Dickerson Sherry Dies Darrel Dodds Dave Dombrowski Ida Fantin Noreen Farrett Brian Ferguson Dorothy Fick Todd Fifield Rebecca Firmingham Joyce Freeland Vicky Gibbons Irvin Gill Barry Goodrich John Gorney John Gorsline Terry Goss Debbie Greenwood Mike Greenwood Mary Griffin Ross Hallock Dale Hart Candy Hartley Darrel Hartman Julie Heron Donna Herron 120 Mike Hiltz Jeff Hobson Donna Holcomb Paula Holcomb Bill Howard John Hudson Darlene Huntley Lyle Jamison Janet Johnson Sharon Joy Mark Judd Mark Kinch Suzanne Kitts Marcia Klauka Todd Knepfler Marty Kozlowski Mary Kreiner Linda Kuck Renee LaFond Glenn Lake 1. Glenn Lake assists Karen McDaniels drop clothes pins into a bottle during Homecoming class competition. 2. Bren- da Conners gives a storybook pose for the lens of the cameraman. 3. Studying an assignment, Robin Dickerson sits in front of the school, waiting for her ride home. 4. Paint brush in hand, Dale Hart carefully draws his design in art class. 5. The Freshman float, “Haggor the Horri- ble,” placed 4th in the competition. 121 Cindy LaVell Dan Laur Jeff Laur Matt Leonard Dale Logan Pam I-ovasz Jeff Lutes Bob Lyman Kathy McCoy Karen McDaniels Coral McLane Kathy McLaughlin Jeanne McQueen John MacNaughton Bob Maloney Tim Marshall Mike Maute Tony Mersino Mark Miles Pam Miller Teresa Miller Wes Miracle Jeff Monroe Sue Moore Bob Morse Craig Myers Tom Myers Terry Naracon 122 Rick Nellenbach Laurie Newbegin Carol O’Rourke Ken Ottenbacher Bertha Oxyer Teri Patterson Tim Pearson Stan Peplinski Bob Perry Zelda Peters Pete Phillips Todd Porte Kathy Porter Dave Powell Debbie Radecki Cheryl Radzwion Rosanna Ragatz Kevin Randall Hallie Rea Kathy Reamer 1. A cross-section of Freshmen seem excited about the day’s events. 2. Rosanna Ragatz, with an impish smile, rests on a friend’s leg. 3. Jeff Lutes and Ed Adamic work together on a shop woods project. 4. Laurie Newbe- gin demonstrates that a person must be re- laxed when giving a successful speech. 5. Freshmen class advisors and officers: Mr. Davis; Mrs. Pohly; Miss Jensen; Lyle Ja- mison, vice-president, Deb Ruhlman, secre- tary; Suzanne Kitts, treasurer; and Wes Miracle, president. 123 Sue Repic Mark Reynolds Randy Richmond Debbie Ruhlman Dolores Ruhlman Annette Rutherford Alonda Ryan Michelle Schaller Doug Schank Ken Schank Kathy Schatzberg Steve Schaub 1. Brenda Conner, Robin Culver, Linda Kuck, Donna Herron, and Sharon Joy build a five feet tall structure out of straws. 2. The entire Freshman section watches the action on the gym floor. 3. Surrounded by friends, Terry Naracon enjoys an assembly skit. 4. As Mr. Burmeister approaches, Jeff Monroe and Steve Welling clean up some paint brushes. 5. In Homecoming Activities Day competition, Bob Maloney blows a peanut across the gym floor with a straw. 124 Johnna Schlaud Kevin Schmidt Brenda Schneider Dennis Schofield Kathy Schueneman Kathy Seaman Becky Seelye Bob Sharp Rick Shaver Larry Sieh Denise Smith Jeff Smith 125 Kathy Snoblen Caroline Strich Phillip Such Nancy Sutton Joey Sweeney Andy Tallieu Doug Thompson Kevin Ulin Todd Ulin Mike Urchick Rusty VanConant Sheryl VanKinkle Krys Wasilewski Michelle Watson 126 1. Kitty Reamer and Michelle Schaller share the bus ride to school. 2. In Mrs. Bethell’s English class, Bertha Oxyer reads a book for her report. 3. Awaiting to be picked up after football practice, Ben Bush sits in back of the ag room. 4. Darlene Huntley reviews a report while waiting for class to begin. 5. With his broken arm in a cast, Dale Logan goes back to his seat, not before offering a pose of strength for the photographer. 6. Mike Maute helps Ke- vin Ulin saw a 2X4 for a shop project. PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Joe Berends Elmer Fischer Sally Ford LuWanna Guigar Bonnie Johnson Charles Johnson Clifford LaLonde Randy Mclnally Chuck Nagle Brad Powell Lynn Prince Karrie Taylor Steve Welling Wayne Watson Michelle Weingartz Tim Weingartz Angie Wiegersma Brenda Wilson Cheryl Winter Bert Woidan Greg Wolf 127 LEASE DO NOT FEED OR TOUCH o ANIMAL Walls within walls, rooms within rooms, and within it all, the means by which we may grasp tomorrow. Yesterday they started with a line, today we have invented color, tomorrow we may paint. There is nothing here we cannot try our hands at, nothing we can not let our minds drink in. We have stumbled upon a labyrinth of questions and answers; no longer children we have been entrusted with the right to learn; and in so doing, we leave something to teach the children yet to come. Board Gets New Rooms; Starts Split Bus Runs The increasing numbers of students attend- ing NBH caused overcrowding to be a major concern of the administration and Board of Education. Two relocatable classrooms helped to alleviate the situation. In addition, after much preparation, the Board voted to implement new split bus runs on a trial basis. If successful, this system will become stan- dard in following years. 130 1. Mr. Gleeson, superintendent of schools, reads part of his daily mail. 2. Wearing “Nebish” T- shirts. Junior sponsors Mr. Quast and Mr. Schlei- cher, assistant principal, watch their team partici- pate in a Homecoming activity. 3. The North Branch Area Schools Board of Education. 4. The administration and Board of Education provided two relocatable classrooms to reduce overcrowding in the high school. 5. Mr. Schleicher surveys the sale of Junior class spirit buttons by class mem- bers Rick Radzwion and Jill Heron. 6. While Ray Ross asks a question, Mr. Lambert, high school principal, ponders his answer. 7. Mr. Lambert points out that spectators should step back from the football field fence, during a game. 131 Business Marks Continuation Of Program Continuation of standard programs marked the school year in the business department. Courses, de- signed to provide students with a clerical background, were in less demand this year. The decreasing stu- dent-teacher ratio provided time for more intense student attention. Plans are being made to possibly increase this department to include a personal note- hand class. 132 1. A group of business law students try to figure out a legal problem. 2. Becky Hudson gets ready to leave her business English class. 3. Mr. Kilbourn's economics class all seem to be watching the photographer instead of their work. 4. Dressed for hat day, Mrs. Trato enjoys a discussion with students. 5. With Miss Hale watching from the back of the room, her Typing II class works on a speed test. 6. Cindy O’Rourke and Roland Hopkins ask Mr. Kilbourn a bookkeeping question. 7. Consult- ing her typing book, Beth Stuewer checks an assignment so as not to make a mistake. MISS MARTHA HALE Typing I, Office Practice MR. BOB KILBOURN General Business, Business Law, Economics, Bookkeeping MRS. SHARON TRATO Business English, Shorthand. Typing II 133 English Teachers Make Switches MRS. KATHY BETH ELL English 9, College Prep, English 11 MRS. DEBBIE CLINE French I, II Current Events MR. KIM DAVIS English 10, English 11, English 12 The English Department held several surprising changes for returning classes last fall. Traditionally, one teacher taught all classes for one grade. This year that system was changed. An Eng- lish teacher who previously taught only Juniors now taught Sophomores one hour, Freshman another, and so on. Also, Mr. Davis, a Michigan State gra- duate, joined the staff. 134 1. Students in Mr. von Hofe’s college prep English class examine an old book. 2. Tom Thompson, John Chase, Tom Kitts, and Don Robinet (not seen) try to persuade Mrs. Thorman to “raise” their grades. 3. In 4th hour graphics, Mr. Snouffer discusses with students the use of photographic contact sheets. 4. Mrs. Bethell removes a test for next hour class. 5. Kim Albertson receives help on an English assignment from Mr. Davis. 6. Organizing elementary class negatives, John Chase examines the contents of an envelope. MR. BOB PERRIGO English 10, English 11 MR. DAVE SNOUFFER English 12, Graphics, Publications MRS. BECKY THORMAN English 9, Speech, Drama MR. CARL vonHOFE English 10, English 11, College Prep English 12 135 Band, Chorus, Art Do It All MR. CRAIG BARTHOLEMEW Band Assistant MRS. FLOSSIE JANKOWSKI Choir This year’s Band has been every- where from the state festival (where they took first) to Colorado where they toured schools and went sight- seeing. Everyone made a good show- ing at the Solo Ensemble Festival, with the help and skill of Mr. Sutton and Mr. Bartholemew, the new assis- tant director. With the help of the Band Boosters, the bands have at- tended The Eastern Michigan Uni- versity Workshop, The MSU Flint Workshop, and the Music Library has been greatly updated. The Marching Band got the biggest treat this year. For the first time in 18 years, the Board of Education decid- ed to grant money for marching uni- forms. The Art Club, a new part of the Art department, sponsored the sale of old fashioned candy sticks to buy some new art supplies. Their creations, along with the projects of the other Arts and Crafts classes have graced our showcases all year long. Mem- ber’s talent has brightened our school and we hope to see more in the years coming up. 136 1. Marching band students prepare to perform at the University of Michigan band day. 2. On Homecoming hat day, Dan Naracon day- dreams during art class. 3. The North Branch High 6th hour chorus class. 4. The concert band practices for state festival. 5. The wood- wind section goes over a marching routine. 6. Using the jig-saw, Kim Mclnally works on a crafts project. 137 Social Studies Participate In Elections In the social studies department this year, national elections became the focus of attention. Mr. Yoder and the sophomores studied the presidential candidates, while Mr. Schuneman’s classes held a school wide mock elec- tion in which President Ford was found to be North Branch High’s choice. In addition, Mr. Schuneman’s class held a mock congress, while Mr. Curran’s class visited the courthouse to see a trial. Mr. Yoder was assisted this year by Mr. Flannigan, a student teacher from CMU. 138 MR. LEN SCHUNEMAN Government, Economics MR. MIKE YODER Michigan History, American History, Current Events 1. In psychology, Mr. Curran discusses a question with Ed Strich, Larraine Smeznik, and Lisa Stevens. 2. Ed Rogers and Betty Ottenbacher Campbell figure out a math problem during current events class time! 3. Discussing income taxes, Mr. Schuneman shows Steve Schank how to complete a Federal Income Tax Form 1040. 4. In his “Thinker” pose, Mr. Yoder listens to a band during an assembly. 5. Debbie Schneider con- templates a personal question during Michigan history. 6. Mr. Yoder and Mr. Flannigan discuss a point of fact in American history. 139 Math, Science Challenge Students MISS NANCY JENSEN Refresher Math, Pre- Algebra MR. BILL POTTER College Prep Biology, Biology MR. DON QUAST Chemistry, College Prep Biology, Ad- vanced Chemistry The Math and Science Departments continued to offer students a challeng- ing selection of courses. The staff was joined by Mr. Ramsby, who taught biol- ogy and health education, a new require- ment for Sophomores. Mr. Shadley, a student teacher, taught geometry and algebra, gaining valuable experience with students. Next year physics will again be offered as an elective. 140 1. Steve DeMates looks at the photographer while Mr. Schneider’s Algebra II class works on homework. 2. Mr. Potter threads a biology film to show his stu- dents. 3. Making a point, Mr. Ward talks about a point in science. 4. In a new relocatable room, stu- dents complete an algebra assignment. 5. Becky Christian and Joni Joy practice artificial respiration in health class. 6. Mr. Shadly writes the rule for expo- nents on the board. 7. After school, Mr. Quast gives Randy Jones some individual attention for advanced chemistry. MR. TED RAMSBY Biology, Health MR. JOHN SCHNEIDER Algebra I, II, Trig- onometry, Pre- Alge- bra, Analytical Geo- metry MR. RICK TURNER Algebra I, II, Geom- etry MR. RON WARD General Science Counselors, Resource, Library Aid Students Mr. Krepps and Mrs. Vizard working hard as a team, provided career guidance and personal counseling to our high school stu- dents. The resourse room continued to be helpful in the teaching of employment preparation and career exposure as well as assisting remedial students adjust to diffi- cult areas of study. New additions to the Library did not take the form of freshly found books. Instead, Audial Visual equip- ment was emphasized more. 142 MR. MARK BECHTEL Resource Room MR. ED KREPPS Counselor MRS. NANCY POHLY Library MRS. DELPHINE VIZARD Counselor 1. Cathie Simpson and Debby Howard Swoish discuss future plans with counselor Mrs. Vizard. 2. In a turnabout, Santa Claus Michelle Rose tells Mr. Krepps what she wants for Christmas. 3. Ann Miles, Cathy Schueneman, and Kathy Schatzberg work together in Mr. Bechtel’s room. 4. A morning tradition, Mr. Krepps takes atten- dence on the skill center bus. 5. Mr. Bechtel keeps up with current events by reading Newsweek magazine. 6. Mrs. Vizard listens to a student question. 143 Vocational Classes Stress Involvement Vocationally oriented students continued pro- grams in preparation for post high school careers. In the Home-Ec classes students were taught sew- ing, cooking, and child care. Ag classes became involved in landscaping school property and the importance of ecological conservation. Indust. Arts classes provided training in carpentry, drafting, and automotive repair. 144 MR. LEE BURMEISTER Shop I, II, Drafting MISS MARGARET OTTO Girls Physical Educa- tion I, II MR. DAVE PARROTT Ag. I, II, III, IV MISS BERNIE PETZOLD Home Ec. I, II, Home and Family Living MR. DON SMEZNIK Boy’s Physical Education 1. Cathy Shueneman sews her home ec project. 2. In his agriculture class, Mr. Parrott smiles to his class. 3. Using his hammer, Ed Adamic counter sinks a nail. 4. Miss Otto explains her phys ed plans for the day. 5. Pat Boughan and Dave Schank inspect their weld on a damaged chair. 6. Vicky Gibbons, Brenda Wilson, Kim Bussure, and Annette Brace prepare cookies for baking. 7. Mr. Smeznik explains a volley- ball rule to his phys ed class. 145 Helpers Keep Things Running Smoothly Working behind the scenes were the cooks, bus drivers, janitors, and secretaries. These people kept things running smoothly and effi- ciently and at times almost seemed like sec- ond parents. They transported us, fed us, kept tabs on our absences, and were there to clean up in those hours after the school had emptied. 146 1. Filling out a form, Mrs. Hallead works undisturbed. 2. The High School Secretaries: Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Hal- lead, and Mrs. Rowell. 3. Cory Suboski and Bonnie Blake take care of silverware after lunch. 4. School cooks: Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Schank, Mrs. Sholes, Mrs. Wratz, and Mrs. Rhode. 5. Maintenance supervisor Mr. Lock- lin repairs a heating unit. 6. Custodians: Mrs. Firmingham, Mrs. Robinet, Mr. Boyle, Tony Walker, and Mr. Harsen. 7. North Branch bus drivers. 147 Middle School In the beginning we fancy ourselves adventurers, setting out in a quest for tomorrows. With sly smiles and confident laughter we journey down the echoing hallways, knowing that behind every door lurks a never-before- seen wonder. We open and close them in a random pattern of exploration, scattering our yesterdays behind us like lost treasure. And when at last we’ve shut and barred the final door, we will not rest, but set out in search again for the misplaced yesterdays. Middle Schoolers Active; Raise Money Being the voice for the Middle School students has been a large job that kept our student council very busy. There have been Hi-nites, dances and movies for the entertain- ment of the student body. As part of the community and having a concern for the welfare of others, we sponsored a food drive at Christmas. The food was distributed among the churches who needed it. Also, at Christmas we held a raffle and the proceeds went to the purchase of T. V. for the Country Lane Rest Home on Five Lakes Road. Our inter- national activity was the sponsoring of a mexican orphan called Pepi. 150 1. The entire Middle School participates in a pep assembly. 2. Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Wagner work con- tinuously in the Middle School office. 3. The new metric signs in the Middle School help the students get a better understanding of the metric system. 4. Practice helps make the trombone section of the Mid- dle School band almost perfect. 5. In his usual posi- tion, Mr. Picarski watches his students take a test. 6. Mr. Overzet, the Middle School principal takes a drink from the water fountain. 7. The Middle School Student Council. 151 1. Mrs. Rhode and Rich Hueter watch Mrs. Schank show her disapproval of her picture being taken. 2. Listening to directions, Middle School students learn how to use the library. 3. Patiently, Martha Christian waits to beat the base drum on cue. 4. Cheryl O’Rourke, Bill Petitt, and Donna Caldwell watch as Mrs. Kern admires a gift given to her by one of her students. 5. Middle School librarian, Mrs. Lange, and library-aids. 6. Mrs. Lange attempts to set up a projector screen. 7. Mrs. Bigelow, the Middle School counselor, greets everyone with a smile. 8. Mack Reynolds, Tim Thompson, Milne VanSickle, and Renee Gill wait for their cue to begin a song. 152 6th Graders Enter School With 192 Students Strong As the class of 1983, we’re 192 students strong. The newness of changing classes and the different subjects has kept us very busy with the academic side of school. This being our first year of exposure to such things as entire class activities and class money raising, we really haven’t done a lot. We’ve had no fund raising projects, but we’ve had two class activities. We went to see the movie “Oliver!”, and we’ve gone rollerskating. For a class with- out any money, we’ve had a pretty good time. Jeff Adkins David Allen Kathy Allen Charlene Barkus Tracy Basch Trevor Basch Dan Bates Michelle Beardsley Karen Beatty Scott Beckwith Fred Beers Victor Belland Kelly Bennetts Alvin Blain Melvyn Blain Ann Bogar Simone Bologna Dan Borst Oon Boyne Ron Boyne 153 Theresa Braidwood Brenda Bruman Chuck Buckel Andy Burgess Ann Caldwell Donna Caldwell Sherrie Caldwell Christie Campbell Don Carpenter Jerry Carter Corinne Cheney Ken Childers Peggy Childers Martha Christian Luann Cichoracki Kim Clemons Tom Cloutier Dickie Conner Belinda Corwin Jeff Crum Lorie Curell Brian Curtis Barry Davey Don Daniels Connie Daugherty Cindy DesJardins Michelle DeTavernier Mary Dodds Diania Dombrowski Bill Dufort Greg Duncan Greg Dutcher Linda Fackler Joe Fantin John Fantin 1. In math, Jimmy Hudson and Kareem Rea, find that thinking is basically work. 2. Perplexed by the situation, Heidi Porte prepares a report. 3. Relaxed on the library floor, Tracy Yacks, and Jim Stuphin leaf through some books. 4. Kris Sole plays her horn in the band. 5. With exacto knives in hand, Mary Dodds and Kathy Allen cut a paper silk screen stencil. 154 Paula Farnsworth Dawn Ferguson Linda Ferguson John Ferkowicz Richard Ferrett Kathy Fessler Karen Fick Linda Fike Doug Filkins Melissa Foster Sheila Gabbard Herman Gamelin Phil Gembarski Gary Goodrich Kelly Gormley Steve Griffin Jackie Guigar Rich Hall Ken Hallead Greg Hallack 155 Wayne Harris Shelly Hart men Rick Holder Jim Howard Rena Howard Jim Hudson Kevin Hurd Julie Hurley Bob Inman Mary Jamison Michelle Janisz Ken Jentzen Jeff Johnson Matt Johnson Rhonda Johnson Cathy Kaltz Beth Knox Steve Knox Cindy Koehler Kraig Koehler Connie Kohler Mike Kohler Duane Lam key Dale Laur Rhonda Laur Steve La Veil Bart Leonard Skip Lepor 1. Karen Randall waits for someone to buy band candy from her. 2. Dwayne Saltzgiber, Kristie Marshall, and Jerry Smith work together on an assignment. 3. Lee Myers, Dan Borst, and Tricia Steele listen to Miss Mur- phy’s instructions for an art project. 4. Earl Phelps and Phil Gembarski set up a tape recorder for a listening project. 5. Ken Childers finds a comfortable position in which he can work. 6. The Sixth grade teachers. Greg Leschuk Paul Lewis Charity Linder Kelly Lucik Jeff McConnell Joe McConnell Dennis McCoy Penny McGlashen Ken Mclnally Connie McLeish Tom McQueen Karen Markle 157 Kristie Marshall Dan Mayo Rick Mazzoni Dolores Milbocker Marebeth Miles Mark Miller Randy Monroe Randy Morse Gary Mullins Wally Musiel Kelly Myers Lee Myers Phil Myers Duane Naracon Sally Naracon Denise O’Connell Tom Orr Kim Parrott Tom Peacock Yvonne Pearson 1. Don Carpenter and Earl Phelps enjoy working on art projects, especially messy ones like papier mache. 2. Relax- ing in the library, Bart I eonard reads quietly. 3. Papier macheing can be a lot of fun, as Sherrie Caldwell can testify. 4. Windy Wardens kneels to find a good paperback book on the library rack. 5. Skip Lepor helps Mrs. Bigelow sell chips during lunch hour. 6. Corinne Cheney enjoys doing her homework in the li- brary. 158 Bill Petitt Earl Phelps Heidi Porte Gary Potter Mike Radecki Susan Radzwion Valadene Ragatz Scott Ramseyer Karen Randall Kareem Rea Leroy Reamer Kathy Repic Lois Reside Dale Reynolds 159 Russ Richmond Roy Riley Tom Robinet Nancy Robson Tim Ross LeRoy Rutherford Dwayne Saltzgiber Leonard Sanford Jamie Schaller Henry Schank Orrie Schank Jill Schaub Pat Schueneman Kim Schultz Tom Sharp Tina Shepard Candy Shipp Brian Skalski Cindy Smith Jerry Smith Kris Sole Dave Sommer Marc Sowden Tricia Steele Jerry Strich Kelly Stroup Tony Such Pam Summersett 1. Miss Hunt demonstrates her latest edition of hall passes. 2. Students gather around Miss Hunt’s desk to ask questions during her English class. 3. The sixth grade band warms up before practice begins. 4. Melvin Blain deeply concentrates on his homework. 5. Sixth grade class officers and advisors: Mrs. Picarski; Mr. Milnes: Miss Hunt; Rhonda Laur, secre- tary; David Thibodeau, president; and Kelly Gormley, vice- president. 160 Terri Sutherland Jim Sutphin Todd Sutton Jeff Swantak David Thibodeau Jenny Thompson Tony Tyrrell Angie Ward Cindy Warden Windy Warden Jeff Weston John Whitaker Chris Woidan Dorothy Wolschleger Tracy Yacks 7th Graders Face Lot Of Work Mary Anderson Chris Ankley Steve Ankley Harold Armstrong Chris Bader Tad Baron Heather Barry Renee Beatty Scott Bellanger Travis Bellow Leroy Bennett Jonna Bennetts Laurie Bentley Richard Berner Pam Billig Sheila Blogg Terri Boots Steve Bower The seventh grade for the class of 1982 consisted mostly of a lot of school work and not quite so much out of school play. We didn’t have any fund raising projects, but it didn’t stop us from having class activities. We went roller skating at Lapeer, and our class party was a May trip to Greenfield Village in Dearborn. 162 1. Kris Harris studies a problem in her book. 2. The seventh grade cheerleading squad. 3. Jerry Schlaud gives everyone a friendly smile. 4. The seventh grade teachers. 5. Blowing into his tuba with pride, Tom Hallack follows his musical cues. Chuck Bowman Charles Braidwood David Buckner Ron Buono Willie Burgess Robin Burton Jeff Bussure Bill Butterfield Mary Ann Butterfield Bill Caldwell Bob Caldwell Cindy Caughey Tamie Chappel Mike Christian Debbie Cichoracki Bob Cloutier Steve Coates Sue Conger Caitlin Corbett Liz Coster Rich Coutts Louise Cox Tracy D’Arcy Kellie Dawkins Mark DeMates Glenda DesJardins Tanya Dickerson Helena Dies 16J Ethel Diller Dewayne Dombrowski Dan Doran Steve Duncan Regina Elmore Dwight Ferrett John Fessler Don Filkins Tom Firmingham Kevin Fricke Dwayne Fulton Sherry Gabbard Debbie Gibbons Jeff Goddard Jessie Goins Jeff Golombeski Forest Goodrich John Goodrich Kevin Goodrich Lisa Gorney Ray Goss Howard Gray Sheryl Green Sandra Greenwood Tracey Groat Jim Guigar Patty Guigar 1. Working intently on her homework, Chris Bader writes the answer to a science question. 2. Mr. Picarski watches over his 4th hour class, as they finish an assignment. 3. Steve Phillips challenges Kevin Suboski to a checker game during lunch. 4. Individually studying, Chris Jean watches a picture on a film strip projector. 5. Seventh grade class officers and advisors: Mrs. Martus; Mr. Kunasiewicz; Mrs. Driskell; Chris Ankley, secretary; Kirk Randall, president; Tom Ruhlman, vice-presi- dent; and Chris Bader, treasurer. 164 Tom Hallock Steve Harmon Kris Harris Dan Hawk Barbra Hayward Wes Herrick Jim Hogan Rich Hueter Dotti Hunt Natalie Hurd Jeff Hurley Chris Hutson Charlie Iser Chris Jean Debbie Jentzen Ralph Jessee Kevin Johnson Lyndon Johnson Eli June Lori Kennedy Diane Klauka 165 Phillip Klauka Becky Klauka Jolene Kozlowski Teresa Kreiner Ward Kuck Sue Kunz Linda Laidler Kristi Lambert Todd Lange Tina Leffel Michelle Leonard John Lock 1. Helena Dies gets her graded paper back from Mrs. Jamison. 2. The seventh grade basketball team. 3. Mr. Piwinski helps Dennis Root on his reading. 4. Taking notes in science class, Heather Barry jots down impor- tant information. 5. Posing with a western hat for hat day, Jeff Bussure shows his Homecoming spirit. 166 Sue Lucik Tim Lutes Bonnie McCoy Kevin McCoy Kathy Manville Jim Mattox Christie Medina Angelo Mersino Karen Miklovich Alma Miles Keith Miles Belinda Miller Mark Miller Cindy Mitchell Wayne Morey Dale Nellenbach Tom Newbegin Mary Nolan Owen O’Berry Karen Oliver Cheryl O’Rourke Randy Ostrander Dinah Oxyer Willie Parsons Randy Patterson Linda Peplinski Scott Peplinski Barbara Perry Annette Peters Steve Phillips Leah Pope Alvin Porritt Tracey Porte Pat Potter Jeff Quertermous Brian Radzwion 167 1. Bob Thibodeau watches a film strip with a friend, in the back room of the library. 2. Wear- ing a cowboy hat, Sue Conger sits in the gym during lunch. 3. Barb Perry and Kari Ram- seyer smile as they do their work in the library. 4. The seventh grade track team. Gina Ragatz Kari Ramseyer Kirk Randall Mack Reynolds Sheri Rhode Bob Richmond Maria Rogers Dennis Root Adam Rudy Dave Ruhlman Tom Ruhlman Sandy Rutledge Jody Schaller Joan Schank 168 Jerry Schlaud Gary Schofield Ellen Simmons Brenda Smith Jim Smith Tamie Smith Terry Smith Tim Smith Tim Snyder Rollin Stuewer Katrina Summersett Scott Sutter Joann Swoffer Tam mi Taylor Terri Taylor Bob Thibodeau LouAnne Thomas Sue Thompson Tim Thompson Dan Thornthwaite Wendy Troia Pam VanConant Christina VanKinkle Ken VanSickle Milne VanSickle Scott VanWarmer Dave Walker Lance Walker David Wargo Pat Watson Barb Weingartz Kalan Weingartz Jim Weston Darcy White Jeff Williams Ray Wilson Mary Winter Kevin Withey Pam Woidan Tonya Wood Margaret Woods Mary Yuhasz 8th Graders Have Very Busy Year Mary Addison Kim Andersen John Anderson Debbie Armstrong Tom Bader Melanie Beadle Shawn Beardsley John Bellow Barry Bennett Sue Bennett Kathy Berg Chuck Bergey Ray Billig Bob Blogg Mike Bockman Sally Bonesteel Roxanne Bovee Bob Bowman Kelly Boyle Kendra Boyle It’s our very last year of being Junior High schoolers, and we’ve never been busier! Planning mostly for our gradu- ation, spent a good part of the year rais- ing money. We had a turkey raffle, dances, and bake sales. Fund raising wasn’t everything, though. We also spent money. We went to the Pix The- atre in Lapeer and saw “Freaky Friday,” and our class traveled to BobLo Island near Detroit. The graduation dance was our last Middle School activity we shared. 170 1. Diane Boyne, Bonnie Crowe, Kim Anderson, and Marilyn Choate spot for Kendra Boyle as she walks on the balance beam. 2. Return- ing from an errand at the high school, Doug Ogden and Wayne Knox hurry on their way back to the Middle School. 3. Traci Sowden and Anne Pettibone work together on an art project. 4. Missy Mohr and Jeanne Moss make ecology boxes in art class. 5. Looking up in amazement, Greg Pettibone stares into the camera. Diane Boyne Ed Brace Frank Brandon Jim Brown Mike Brown Dan Brusie Dan Burger David Burger Ken Butterfield Dan Carpenter Steve Carter Carol Castle Tony Chase Nancy Childers Marilyn Choate Colleen Conger Amy Coutts Lori Cripe Bonnie Crowe Troy Culver Kelly Curell Teresa Czaczkowski Henry Dallaire John DeWitte 171 172 Vicki Dhooghe Larry Dufort Cathy Fackler Tina Fanson Margaret Fantin Brenda Ferrett Doug Fick Jim Fraley Tim Freeland Tina Gamelin Joe Gardnar Scott Geisenhaver Renee Gill Rick Golombeski Jill Goodrich John Gorney Ken Goss Steve Gravlin Bob Gray Teresa Green Anne Griffin Brenda Haack Dawn Hall Scott Hanna Earl Harley Gary Harmon Keith Hart Brett Hartley Diane Hirt Sharon Hodgkinson Don Holder Tracy Hopkins Carl Hoppe Pete Howard Jeanne Hudson LeeAnn Hudson Chuck Humphries David Hunt Theresa Huntley Norine Hurd Jim Jacobson Paul Jean Allan Johnson Lia Johnson Sheila Johnson Ronda Jolicoeur John Jones Larry Jones Steve Jones Melvin Jordon Stephanie Joseph Chris Judd 173 Paula Kelley Scott Kelly Jeff Kinch Lisa Kirby George Klauka Wayne Knox Keith Koehler Rick Kreiner Lore Kuchlbauer Rich Kurlovich Doris Laur Pam LaVell George Lemaster Colleen Lover Kevin Lucik Theresa Lutes Pete MacNaughton Karen McKee Bob McLane Martin McSkulin Robert McSkulin Don Malewska Ruby Maloney Kim Marston Chris May Scott Mersino Tanya Merservey Gary Miller Greg Milne David Miner Jim Mitchell Melissa Mohr Dianne Molzon Tina Moore Cheryl Morey Mike Morey Todd Morey Harold Morrison Jeanne Moss Linda Mullins Carolyn Musiel Brenda Myers 1. The eighth grade cheerleading squad. 2. Steve Jones and Don Malewska play volleyball in gym class. 3. Pete Howard knots a macrame project in art class. 4. George Lemaster and a few other 8th graders participate in a Middle School pep assembly. 5. Resting her head on her arm, Deb Gibson takes a break from action in his history class. 174 Jeff Myers John Myers Mike Myers Mary Jo Naracon Angie Nellenbach Sue Nellenbach Lois O’Berry Doug Ogden Dana Onuskanich Steve Ostrander Dan Ottenbacher Gary Overzet Carolyn Peacock John Pederson Gene Perry Jim Perry Carl Petitt Anne Marie Pettibone Gregory Pettibone Gordon Porritt Gordon Potter Ron Pratt Theresa Quertermous Max Ragatz Karen Reamer 175 Pam Riley John Robson David Rogers DeVona Rogers Mark Rogers Alan Ruhlman Jim Ruhlman Charlene Rutherford Glen Sanford Cliff Sassar Kay Schank Karen Schatzberg 1. Eighth grade class officers and advisors: Miss Johnson; Mrs. Bigelow; Jill Goodrich, secretary; Jim Ruhlman, treasurer; and Ron Snoblen, president. 2. A group of the eighth class listen to a brief lecture in English class. 3. The eighth grade football team. 4. While sitting in science class, LeeAnn Hudson takes notes. 5. While Paul Jean is cleaning the overhead projector, John An- derson rolls it. 176 Virginia Shafer Kent Sharp Ray Shaver Jeff Shepard Laura Sholes Dan Skalski Don Smeznik Joe Smith John Smith Laura Smith Tom Smith Ron Snoblen Traci Sowden Sharia Spencer Bill Stanko Sue Stapish Doug Stevens Brian Stine Kevin Suboski Mark Suyama Cheryl Truax Beverly Tyrrell Richard Vielhaber Fred Waibel Mark Walker Renee Walker Denise Weingartz Theresa Weingartz Mark Wheatley Louis Wiegele Lori Willson Regina Wilson Drew Winslow Brian Woidan Connie Yowell ELEANORS RESTAURANT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH I 6 BLOCHS (AST II BLOCI SOUTM Community We are but a part of a larger, ii entrance I il and more complicated whole. We have learned from that world outside; and we have given to it, making it brighter and more a part of ourselves. It is a legacy that we will leave behind for those yet to come. And when they come to gaze about the world we left them, let it be such that they are awed, enchanted, and moved by room we have given them to grow. ADAMS APOTHEKE SHOP FOSTER'S PLUMBING, HEATING AND WIRING 3960 Huron St. Ph. 688- 3161 North Branch Camping Swimming Phone 688-3235 Washakie Recreation Area Visit the Red Dog (Ice Cream) Saloon 3461 Burnside Road North Branch Mich. 48461 Chuck Oliver and Dawn Klauka find comfort in the new Ford models at Fitches. DICK COULTER’S INC. ALLIS-Chalmers New Idea New Holland Phone 688-3082 6672 Lake Pleasant Road RCA FITCH MOTOR SALES COUNTY T.V. SERVICE TELEVISION — STEREO — Radio — Antennas 4871 M - 90 NORTH BRANCH. MICH. 48461 Arthur Bussure phone 313 688-3282 CARRIE’S MARKET NORTH BRANCH BAR AND GRILL Groceries — Beer — Wine — Liquor TOTAL Food is on order for Cindy Hanna, Carol Cobb, and i.uanne Harley at the North Branch Bar and Grill. PETROLEUM OIL PRODUCTS ELEANORS RESTAURANT Good Food and Ice Cream Prop. Phone ELEANOR BIERBUSSE 688-3500 HANNA'S DflIRV QUEEN litUAT FOR UST[ f00D FOR PIONEER BANK OF NORTH BRANCH M-24 4046 Huron Street 688-3600 Cones — Splits, Malts, Sundaes Sandwiches WALLY'S PARTY STORE 4054 Huron Street Congrotulations Seniors 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Luanne Pepilinski and Tammy Inman do their banking at Pio- neer Bank of North Branch. 181 BRYAN'S MARKET ■T? SHELL 'im Corner 16 M-24 and Burnside 6002 N. Lapeer Rd. Cold Pop Snacks Beer — Wine Take Out Meats Vegetables Canned Goods Sporting Goods Bait Automotive Equipment Hardware Supplies Magazines Cards NORTH BRANCH LAUNDRAMAT BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOME Come Wash With Us 6779 Lincoln St. Phone 688-9013 NAN, BILL and STEVEN FRICKE Phone 688-3232 or 688-3024 182 Phone 517 705-2400 6994 N. LAPEER RD. FOSTORIA. Ml 46435 BETTY'S MARKET ice Cream Cones To Go OPEN 4 A.M. - 9 P.M. Closed Monday Betty Thornton, prop. Joe DePuys. mor. Vince McNish, Wayde Miracle, and Denis Mohr have fun with one of the many facilities available for enjoyment at Sutter’s Recreation. II LOOT AGltlCULTUIKE Sutter's Recreation Formerly J.P. Burroughs Son, Inc. Master Mix Feeds Swimming — Pavillion Picnic and Play Area Hot Water and Flush Toilets 5 Miles West of North Branch 1601 Tozer Road 688-3761 Grain Salts Beans Fertilizers Seeds Chemicals North Branch, Michigan 48461 Phone 688-3150 YAKE'S AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY M.K. CHAMBERS CO. Automotive — Industrial 4080 Huron Street North Branch, Mich. LEO YAKES —Owner Ph, 313 688-3050 SAM HERON INSURANCE AGENCY Life - Farmowners • Homeowners Auto - Commercial 2050 NO. LAPEER RD LAPEER. Ml. 48446 OFF PH 664-0836 Home Ph 688-3513 2249 Johnson Mill Rd. North Branch 688-3750 Roger Chambers proudly displays his grandfather’s business, M.K. Chambers Co. 183 McDonald’s — Lapeer 486 S. Main (M-24) Lapeer Like the people who have bought more than 21 billion hambur- gers, Jeff, Tammy, and Randy know that the Golden Arches point the way to McDonald’s good food and fast service. Hoping to be the first ones served, Jeff Berlin, Tammy McLaughlin, and Randy Jones just can’t wait for McDonald’s to open for breakfast. Taking McDonald’s litter campaign “litter-ally” Randy, Tammy, and Jeff put litter in its place. 184 486 S. Main (M-24), Lapeer ‘We Do It All For You’ WOLVERINE STATE BANK SANDUSKY MARLETTE PECK, MICHIGAN with five offices to serve you Complete Banking Service Marlette Office 635-7455 Drive-In Banking Member F.D.I.C. WEILER’S COUNTRY MKT. Groceries, Hardware, Sports Goods At The Corner Of M-24 And Castle Rd. Fostoria, Michigan FDIC JAMES E. REEHL Phone 761-7474 Branch Manager Clifford Office of Uht. U(in jiton eState. 03 ank Clifford. Michigan 48727 PATRICK’S GENERAL STORE NUGGET “Fine Food” Beer Wine Groceries 9671 Main St Clifford, MI (517) 761-7255 PATRICK Take Out Service Open 24 Hours Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty — Owners 845 South Main Lapeer, Mich. NORTH BRANCH LOUNGE •Mixed Drinks •Beer Wine •Take Out Duane White and Nancy Osinski wait for the opening in order to buy some goodies at Patrick’s General Store. 4331 Huron St. 688-9018 185 DAVE HALL CHEVROLET N. VAN DYKE MARLETTE Jim DeMates and Brain LaVally give the trucks a good looking over at Dave Hall Chevrolet. Fighting over the last pair of boots at Ray’s Deptment store are Rod Longtine and John DesJardins. MARLETTE A W Home of the Burger Family Getting ready to enjoy a Marietta A W meal are Corrine Hunt- ly, Lorraine Longtine and Sherrie Lapor. The threesome enjoy a cold glass of A W rootbeer. Drive-In and Restaurant Service For Carry Out Service Call 517 635-9451 2977 N. Main 186 HARMON’S STANDARD Phone 688-3445 North Branch iwf' STANDARD Co-op worker Frank Perry carefully cleans a customer’s win- dows at Harmon’s Standard station in North Branch. Lube job-Tires-Oil Change Senior Pictures OUR SPECIALTY with •Scenic Backgrounds •Outdoor Portraits •Double Exposures 6595 Jefferson North Branch 688-3266 KINGS MILL GROCERY Groceries — Beer and Wine Take Out Fresh Sliced Lunch Meat Fresh Cheese Ice Cream Cones LES AND FAITH BOYNS 688-3409 Lk. Pleasant Rd. 187 Rozanna Ragatz and Ida Fantin satisfy their sweet tooth with a selection of goodies at Kings Mill Grocery. Rick Chase and Ed Rogers investigate job opportunities at Chaso-Royco. L.S.I. CHASO-ROYCO DIV. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF “77” NORTH BRANCH FOOD LOCKERS □ ffice 664-0322 Home 664-9794 TRot '%aU }n4ux iKce Congratulations Class of '76 688-3130 North Branch For Your Best Insurance Buy 2246 N. LAPEER RD. LAPEER, MICH. 40446 ROB HALL Lapeer Office Supply Co. FLOWERS AND GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 55 W. Nepessing Lapeer, Mich. 48446 664-6321 A.B. Dick Dealer Mimo — Duplicator — Photo Copier S.C.M. + Facit Typewriters Victor Calculators — Art Supplies mencana floral S'h 688-2060 EMERGENCY 664-3185 3957 Huron St. (M-90) NORTH BRANCH “Full line of office equipment' 188 Lori DeTavernier cheerfully helps Dawn Koehler with her insurance needs at DeTavernier’s Insurance. FRED DeTAVERNIER JR. INSURANCE AGENCY NORTH BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL 1976-77 Student Council 189 Your Great Great Grandfather Traded At Orr's Since 1875 oi sons Hardware Lumber •Plumbing Supplies ‘Plywood •Electric supplies ‘Insulation •Sporting goods ‘Doors-Windows • Paint ‘Truss rafters •Housewares ‘Roofing-Fencing North Branch, Michigan 48461 MIETZ FURNITURE MEL COLE Registered Jeweler Furniture — Carpet Linoleum CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Marlette Sandusky Best of Luck Seniors LEO AND BETTY MIETZ — Store Owners North Branch K S FABRIC QTTOP OilUi pillage RaMn Sc Sales and Service “Home of Fine Fabrics” Proprietors: Gertrude E. Kimmel Gabrielle Swoish NORTH BRANCH. Ml. 48461 313 - 688-2420 4290 Banker St. Phone North Branch, MI 688-3518 iJa-HmueAtTcM, X HARMON OIL CO. PRODUCTS Fine Foods — Fast Service Open 7 Days 6696 BEECH STREET NORTH BRANCH. Ml. 48461 OFFICE (313) 600-3575 DIAL OPERATOR FOR (313) 600-20-40 TOLL FREE - ENT. 613S DfllCIOUS FINE FOOD 'jS W j STEAKS SEA FOOD GLENN’S BAR COMPLETE MENU SELECTION ALSO COMPLETE LUNCH DINNER DIET SELECTIONS - DIET DESSERTS CALL 664-1771 281 S. MAIN LAPEER “CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS” 10 Nepessing Lapeer 664-9162 191 NORTH BRANCH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Lisa Johnstone inspects one of Berg Home Improvement’s beautiful new homes on Laur Road. Con-E-Cin Lanes Bowling Instructions Lapeer MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Having fun and getting some good exercise, Joe Butterfield, Roy Choate, and Jim Nutt get together for some howling fun after school at air-conditioned Con-E-Cin Lanes. BERG Home Improvement REMODELING ADDITIONS Residential Building Recreational Rooms Kitchen Bathroom Remodeling LICENSED CONTRACTOR FREE ESTIMATES 688-2051 3924 Kings Mill Rd. North Branch CHEESE WINE SHOPPE MIKE’S BARBER SHOP AND HAIR STYLING Styling by Susie Rogers 2240 N. Lapeer Road Shop Hours 3 Miles No. of Lapeer on M-24 (313)664-2271 8:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Monday — Tuesday — Friday Saturday Wednesday 8:30-5:30 7:00-9:00 P.M. Closed All Day Thursday BERNARD KOHLER INSURANCE AGENCY TRI-COUNTY EQUIPMENT CO. Phone 688-3400 Complete Insurance Service North Branch ACTIVE HOMES CORPORATION MARIETTE, MICHIGAN 48453 JOHN DEERE Authorized Sales and Service 7454 N. Van Dyke Rd. Phone 346-2761 Brown City MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL The Middle School Student Council for 1976-76. 193 DON’S SPORT SHOP CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1977 In addition to a complete line of sporting goods, the Ankley’s will be more than happy to show you their wide range of snowmobiles and snowmobile accessories at Don’s Sport Shop, just a few miles south of M-90 on M-53. Pat Don Ankley Owners 4022 N. Van Dyke Imlay City, Ml 48444 Phone (313) 724-0019 DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORF first in outboards LONG'S TRI-COUNTY GAS CO. TRI-COUNTY HOMES, INC. Furniture and Appliance 517-635-6681 Marlette Mich MONUMENTS Jaipur imument Co- CORNER Or SHERMAN A BANKER DELL. FLORENCE NORTH BRANCH. Ml. 46-461 RICHARDSON lspeer SEATING CENTER PUBLIC SKATING • PRIVATE PARTIES • INSTRUCTION • SKATE SALES ft SERVICE 2100 N. LAPEER ROAD LAPEER MICHIGAN PHONE 664-6681 194 PORTER HECKMAN HEATING PLUMBING HOT WATER — WARM AIR AND ELECTRIC HEATING Complete Installation Service On All Types Heating Equipment LAPEER 664-8545 The Porter brothers stand ready to serve all your heating and plumbing needs at their new store on S. Saginaw St in Lapeer. FULLER-OERTEL CHEVROLET, INC. Sherm Hampton and Penny Wilder look over the fine selection of Chevrolets, ranging from the thrifty Chevette to the sporty Cor- vette, at Fuller-Oertel’s showroom just north of Lapeer on M-24. Chevrolet DAN 1H.II [H4 REALTOR 858 S. MAIN STREET - LAPEER, MICHIGAN 48446 DEL'S SUNOCO iUNOCQ} 24 Hour Wrecker Service Repairs — Tires — Batteries 4000 Huron Street North Branch, Mich. 688-2211 793-4232 195 325 E. IMLAY CIT'nU T LAPEER PHONE 664-! Bring the family to s%e our FREE f OVIES — Laurel and Hardy, Three Stpoges, Cartocgis, and Sports Events UN! IN OR CARRY-OL T DINE UH0R CARRH Q.VT . Mon. — Thrus. 11 A.M. to 2 A.M. Fri. Sat. 11 A.M. to 3 A.M. k Sunday Noon to 2 A.M. A 1975 UDE LOANS INC. Loans for Any Good Purpose Credit Life Lapeer Plaza W. Genfesee 664-2975 WE SOUND OFF! Congratulations from I fJresg America's LirjfcM Rural tkcckh 69 West Nepessing 664-2961 i me Certificates Savings Accounts Check Accounts Loans of All Types afe Deposit Boxes Complete Trust Service i r Main 664-2977 Southgate 664-9986 South Main Street Elba 664-4555 M-21 at Elba Our Drive-In 664-2977 Pine-Clay Branch nee we collect Detroit Edison and Consumer Power Iwtt fa. • For vour cdflven nc • No service charge on Persona! Checking Accounts with balance of $300 or more. 1 ’” Senior Citizens and Churches — Free Accounts - MEMBER FDIC - YOUR DEPOSITS ARE NOW INSURED UP TO $40,000 by the FDIC V A locally owned bank Perkin’s Flowers North Branch Gas Oil Co-Op Inc. North Branch 688-3100 Michigan Stephens Weston Shoe Store Shoes for the Entire Family “Congratulations Seniors” 664-6531 Lapeer, Mich. Sawdust Bar Beer and Wine Too Take Out Paul D. Marsh Proprietor 3505 N. Lapeer Rd. Sawdust Corners APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED HAIR DESIGNERS Precision haircutting • Styling • Style Support Processing • Quality hair Replacement 2246 N LAPEER RD (M-24) LAPEER. MICHIGAN 46446 Renee Cichoracki phone 3i3 664 7eoi Dave Cichoracki Ash Carmichael Kinfolk’s Mkt. Sales GOOD Travel Trailers USED CLEAN Pick-Uo Campers CARS “Good Luck Seniors” 2 miles north of Lapeer at Daley Rd. Mobil A 5967 N. Lapeer Rd. Groceries Beer and Wine Take Out Packeaged Ice Gifts and Novelties 793-6208 197 WENDY’S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS ACHESON JEWELERS Diamonds — Watches jewelry — Fine China Watch and jewelry Repair M-24, Lapeer Since 1928 It is always nice to see a pleasant smile at Wendy’s. Corner Court and Nepessing Lapeer 664-3902 Oxford Village JJrintmg Supply 3nc. 1820 N. LAPEER ROAD - LA PE E R, MICHIGAN 48446 PHONE 664-2270 JOHN'S COLOR T.V. Color TV Sales and Service TV Antennas 3528 N. Lapeer Rd. Sawdust Corners 664-4881 THINK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAPEER 8 Locations to Serve You Complete Bank Service Since 1856 Steve Avram Sales USED CARS USED PICKUPS 664-1313 I860 N. LAPEER ROAD LAPEER, MICHIGAN 48446 Drive-In Branches 619 Franklin St. 450 N. Court St. 1789 W. Genesee St. 1990 N. Lapeer Rd. Main Office 664-2946 Hadley Office 797-4700 Metamora Office 678-2281 Dryden Office 796-2264 Congratulations — North Branch Seniors 198 All the latest RECORDS and TAPES now at Bob Thibodeau 174 Burnside Rd Your local North Branch area London Dairy milkman. Wholesale Retail ASK FOR Gene or Boone Tuesday — Saturday 10:00-5:30 3078 Main Marlette 517-635-3205 Under New Management Pat and Doris Burke Bob Thibodeau and “friends” show the various products that can be bought at your own home. 1977 . Bronconian Patron Supporters The 1977 Bronconian yearbook staff would sin- cerely like to express our gratitude toward the following individuals offering their financial support. Appearing to be sunning themselves, John Chase, Lisa Childers, Becky Fick, and Rich Richman actually make their selection from Scrimger’s selection of plants. Thomas H. Passingham Norman and Charlotte Stine Mr. and Mrs. Richard La Valley Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jocham Chuck Oliver “Charolais” Cheryl A. Radzwion Mr. D.R. Smeznik Miss Nancy Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Victor Palmerton Sr. Delphine Vizard Mr. Perrigo Majorie Rowell Rick Smith Aubrey Maxam Dave Snouffer Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Longtine Ed Case Flossie Case Sue Klauka Mr. and Mrs. Ramsby A Friend of the School Mr. and Mrs. Quast Mrs. Trato Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schleicher Mr. Lambert Mr. vonHofe Brian E. LaValley and Company 199 June 10, 1977 .. . the final day ... after eight years, seven year- bookstand more than 1,000 students. Disappointments? — some. Satisfaction? — definitely! Memories? — many. But before leaving — a thought written in a shy and idealistic senior’s yearbook back in 1964 by a drama coach, a teacher, a friend. Preserving her wisdom and sharing it with all North Brand? students seems appro- priate at this time. She wrote, “The purpose of life, Dave, is not necessarily to be happy, but to MATTER — to be useful, to be productive, to have it make a difference to someone that you have lived at all!” May your future lives have it make a difference for yourselves and others. Thank you North Branch and good-bye ... JtCl. PsAArt Yearbook Staff Editors ...........................Ronda Johnson Dawn Oliver Staff................................Marie Green Louis Goss LuWanna Hart Rich Klauka Cindy Orr Nancy Osinski Jackie Peacock Michelle Rose Janet Urchick Dan Rowell Advertising.....................Rick Scrimger Ed Strich Bernie Wheeler Photography .....................Art Bussure John Chase Brian Davey Johnny DesJardins Dave Godfrey Bill Ivory Tom Kitts Brian LaValley Rod Longtine Tim McQueen Advisor ....................Mr. Dave Snouffer A special thanks to all graphics students who helped! 200