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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1978 volume:

QljNTENTS 11 Steqtion ivities Activities . . 58 nores V 80 Activities. . . 102 .........120 ........™ 144 School . 170 BRONCONIAN ’78 North Branch High School North Branch, Michigan 48461 Volume 28 Middle School THE WORLD IS FRESH AND NEW THERE’S A SEASON FOR MATURING THERE’S A SEASON FOR THE HARVESTING WHEN WE THINK AND WORK AND GROW OF ALL WE’VE COME TO KNOW AND EACH SUCCESSIVE SEASON WINTER FALL GROWS STILL RICHER THAN THE LAST SPRING Homecoming Royalty Queen Diane And Her Court Sophomore rep; Pam Lovasz. Junior rep; Debbie Kayfes. Linda Shepard. Dawn Koehler. Queen Diane Smeznik, Carolyn Ruhlman. Kay Suyama. '76-77 Queen Cindy Orr. Freshman rep; Kim Anderson King Scott An id His Court 13 Homecoming ’77 Homecoming ... the traditional highlight of fall lived up to its expectations again this year. The powder-puff game ... the bon- fire ... activity day ... the parade ... float competition . . . the big game .. . halftime activities and ending with the dance on Saturday night insured that this memora- ble event will remain a part of us forever. RT: King Scott Green and Queen Diane Smeznik dance Royalty Dance. Below: The winning float by the seniors “Broncos Make The Raiders Look Goofy.” Opposite Page: Picture 1: The parade heads down- town. Picture 2: The second place junior float. “The Sinking Of The Red Raiders.” Picture 3: The third place sophomore float. “Drive 'Em West. Picture 4 freshman float. “Zap The Red Raiders.” 16 I Opposite page 1) Lori Stevens and Sandi Geisenhaver are cheering for the victory of their Powder Puff team. 2) Scott Green watches Kay Suyama and Brian Kirby attempt to pass an orange 3) Participants wait patiently for the race to start. 4) The girl’s basketball team rides down the street in style. This Page 1) At the gong show, Gloria Tobias, as grapes and Julie Knox, as an apple, dance around with a mysterious banana. 2) Kim Hebberd waits for Jim Kohler to start the race. 3) Cheri Sutherland gets ready to hike the ball to quarterback Jemry Goodrich. :: r ▼ Super Bowl Champ’s The 1977-78 Varsity Football Team had a very successful year, making it to the Super Bowl and defeating Harbor Beach. The team was led by many returning lettermen and also tri-captains Kim Heb- berd, Tony Klaus and Dennis Rush. QUOTES JIM JAMISON — What victory were you most personally satisfied with? “The Super Bowl game I think I had the most fun in my life. JOHN HUNTER JR. — What was the most embarrassing or funny moment you have experienced as an athlete? At the Harbor Beach game when no one could make an extra point on our kicking team and Rick Sutter who wasn’t even a extra point kicker made the first fieldgoal. 20 Left page; 1. Ralph Hunt and his teammates watch the Broncos make another touchdown. 2. Beating Millington was one of the exciting moments for Tim McLeod and Scott Bennett. 3. Denise Kohler and Linda Shepard pause to watch the Broncos gain on another play. This page; 1. Brian Snoblen reaches high for a Senko pass. 2. As the seconds are counted down, the players get excited. 3. Ralph Hunt, Rick Sutter, Dan Adamic and Kim Hebberd get into position for the next play. 1. Scoreboard 2. A little pep talk before the game does the trick!!! 3. Dan Ada- mic becomes absorbed in the intensity of the game watching his fellow team- mates. 4. 1977-78 North Branch Varsi- ty Super Bowl Team. it Score Board Top Men Get Honors The 3D’s, Discipline, Desire and Determination are the basic factors in the “Success” of these award winners. They know the value of football!!! Coach Smeznik II. All Blue-Water Area; first team offense; Scott Green and second team defense; Roland Hopkins. 2. All Conference awards: Front row left; Brian Snoblen. Ron Baker. Scott Green. Back row left; Roland Hopkins. Ralph Hunt. Tony Klaus and Kim Hebberd. 3. Bill Smith receives his award for offensive back of the year. He also had: first team offense. All Conference, first team offense for the Blue-Water Area, and he got Honorable Mention for All-State. 4. Honorable Mention. Dennis Rush and Scott Senko. Other awards went to: Tony Klaus — Most Valuable Player; Scott Green — Best Offensive Lineman; Kim Hebberd and Ralph Hunt — Best Defensive Linemen; Roland Hopkins — Best Defensive Back. J.V.’s Moving Along The JV's had a very good season this year with a 6-2 record, losing to Sandusky and Saginaw. Those playing JV this season in the picture below are, Front row left: D. Hartman, J. Bryan, C. Dhooghe, B. Perry, M. Bader, T. Fifield, L. Coates, A. Tallieu, K. Randall, Second row left: D. Logan, M. Darlington, W. Miracle, B. Howard, R. Richmond, M. Urchick, D. Caughey, B. Ferguson, E. Crawford, J. Laur, Back row left: K. Bootz, T. Knepfler, D. Hart, T. Myers, M. Leonard, L. Jamison, E. Gill, D. Thompson, K. Schank, B. Bush. Freshmen Look Good The Freshmen had a good season this year also. Their record was 4-2 losing to Cass City and Imlay City. They had a very well balanced team. Those playing this year in the picture below are, Front row left: C. Petitt, M. Suyama, R. Kurlovich, P. MacNaughton, E. Harley, J. Ruhlman, D. Burger, D. Brusie, Second row left: G. Perry, M. Myers, T. Smith, D. Rogers. W. Knox, J. Perry, T. Chase, G. Porritt. D. Smeznik, G. Potter, Back row left: C. May, G. Milne, R. Shaver, D. Carpenter, K. Koehler, R. Snoblen, T. Culver, K. Goss, J. Anderson, J. Myers, K. Butterfield, M. Walker. Left Page: 1. The 1977-78 Freshmen Football team. 2. The 1977-78 Assistant Foot- ball coaches. Mr. Quast, Mr. Waldo and Mr. Harson. 3. The 1977-78 J.V. Football team. This Page: 1. Mr. Schuneman chats with the officials before the kickoff of a J.V. Football game. 2. Gordie Porritt and Ron Snoblen get dressed for another Freshmen Football victory. 3. Chris May and Gordon Potter discuss the oncoming game, while getting dressed. Varsity Girls Basketball The 1977-78 Girls Varsity Basketball Team did have a successful year even though they didn’t win all their games. Many exciting mo- ments and everlasting memories will they hold. The team was led by Seniors; Shelly Geisenhaver, returning letter ‘‘persons” Dawn Koehler and captains Cindy Chase and Jill Heron. The Bronco girls anticipate a good year next year with many talented underclassmen. QUOTES ROXANNE MOREV — Does it affect you to look up into the stands and only see parents of players and very few interested student fans? “No it doesn’t affect me as a player but it does as a student of the school. I feel as though the school doesn't care about women athletes. JILL HERON — Would you encourage your little brother sister to play High School sports? “Yes I would encourage them to participate in High School sports. You learn a number of things such as sportsmanship, determination and how to be a winner even though you may have been defeated. SHELLY GEISENHAVER — What are your feelings of having a male coach? Depends on if he is cute or not.” 4 Score 5ty Lapeer Eas� USA Harbor Beach Deckerville _ Almont r” Mayville Imlay Cit Reese Ubly Lapeer East Millington St. Mary’s Mayville Millington Imlay City Reese Capa c Millington RECO 7 wins, 11 board NB THEM 37 56 38 58 37 39 ■ 49 53 46 31 57 51 57 37 62 55 53 57 35 56 42 39 56 35 42 46 44 40 48 51 62 RD losses Left page; 1. 1977-78 scoreboard. 2. The 1977-78 Girl's Varsity Basketball Players. 3. Janet Wilson. Roxanne Morey and Cindy Chase try to get open to receive a pass from Dawn Koehler. 4. Caroline Strich helps Janet Wilson to her feet. This page; 1. The awards for the season went to: Jill Heron. Most Valuable Player; Cindy Chase, Best Offensive; Roxanne Morey. Best Defensive; Caroline Strich. Most Improved. 2. Jill Heron and Caroline Strich play tough defense while playing Reese. 3. Mr. Yoder watches his players warm-up. 28 Cross Country The Cross Country team, coached by Mr. Schneider, finished their season with a 2-5 dual meet record. They came in 3rd in the Yale Invitational. The team voted James LaValley as the Most Valuable Player and Mark Miles for the Best Effort award. Other key runners for the Broncos were: Bill Ankley, Wayde Miracle, Dwight Reinstra, Dwayne Reinstra, Dennis Mohr, and Al Martin. Opposite page: 1. Brenda Conner drib- bles down court as Chris Braidwood looks on. 2. Coach Doug Tuttle in- structs Renee Gill, Brenda Conner, Chris Braidwood. Diane Adamic, and Missy Mohr during a J.V. time out. 3. Renee Gill scraps for the ball. 4. Cathy Seaman, Missy Mohr, and Denise Bo- gar cut to receive a pass. This page: 1. Jamie LaValley stretches out before a meet. 2. Dwight and Dwayne Reinstra stand around waiting for the results. 3. The 1977-78 Cross Country Team. Marching Band Opposite Page: 1. Mr. Barthalemew directs the Marching Bronco Band during the Memorial Day Parade. 2. Dale Pederson and Donna Cosby “bump to the beat during band practice. 3. Lyle Jamison and Scott Orr practice hard. This Page: 1. The Majorettes (Sally Minor, Denise Kohler, Patty Lovasz, Kendra Boyle, and Pam Lovasz). 2. One of our many halftime shows. 3. The majorettes and flags lead the band on Memorial Day. 4. Sally Minor pauses between performances. 1. The sign shows there’s only sixteen hours left of the twenty-four hour dance-a-thon — one of the many things which the Student Council sponsored this year. 2. The 1977-’78 Student Council. G. Tobias, T. Repic, Miss Jensen. P. Thibodeau. N. Sutton. K. Anderson, S. Green — president. B. Fischer, D. Dufort. K. Bussure. W Miracle — vice-president, J. Urchick. J. Heron — secretary. M. Burger. C. Myers. S. Kitts. D. Ruhlman, J. Kohler — treasurer, K. Wasilewski — public relations. S. Carter. J. Goodrich.C. Saltzgiber, D. Corbett. 32 33 'Have you got a pass?” Get in your seats! Quit clowning around. Wait until the bell rings.” How often did we hear comments similiar to these throughout the entire year? At the time they were spoken they may have irritated us but as we grow older we realize that these words were only a means of helping us prepare for adult responsibil- Our Administration Sometimes we fail to realize what a hectic job it is to run a school system. Mr Gleason. Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Schleicher are to be commended for the job they do. Also, many of us do not know the long hours and many tasks our school board members donate to the community in order to keep out schools running at their best. Pictured below are these fine individuals. From left. Mr. Deshetsky; Mr. Collinge; Mr. Carter; Mr. Hanna: Mrs. Herron; Mr. Mohr. 6 Our Faculty ... Mr. Bartholomew Mrs. Bethell Miss Chandler Mrs. Cline Miss. Hale 37 Five New Faces Join NBHS Faculty 39 Mrs. Pohley Mr. Potter Mr. Quast 40 41 Mr. Ward Mr. Yoder 43 Special People Our counselors, Mr. Nellenbach and Mrs. Vizard, and our Resourse Room Director, Mr. Bechtel, play a very im- portant role in the development of our iives. As counselors, their jobs range all the way from checking up on our schedules to listening to our problems when we just need someone to talk to. They usually play a big role in helping us decide on what our goals wili be when we graduate. And so to these three people who devote a lot of time and effort to us students we say thanks. 44 Office Aides Library Aides The smiling faces who greet- ed you every time you walked into the office this year, may have been our 1977-’78 office aides: Julie McLane. Sarah Stimpson. Chris Braidwood, Carolyn Ruhlman, Patty Thibodeau. Jemry Goodrich. Lori DeTa- vernier. 2. If you every walked into the library and seem somebody working hard, it was probably our Li- brary Aides: Kim Anderson. Arlene Warson. Patrice Troia. Stephanie Joseph, Dave Lin- er. Karen Ankley. Renee Gill. Sue Bennett. Next row: Rob- in Bennetts. Dalene O’Brien, Rosemarie Johnson, Tima Spencer. 46 Lab Assistants And Cadet Teachers 1. The 1977-78 Lab Assistants and Cadet Teachers: Cindy Chase. Melody Niamtu. Shari Lepor, John Johnson, Lynette Thomas, Janet Wilson, Clare Lake. Diane Ottenbacher, Tina Marshall. Mike Dallaire. Julie Knox. 2. The 1977-78 Student Sec- retaries: Back row; Pam Watz. Barb Spe- zia, Cathy Ruhlman. Michelle Schaller. Tracey Fifield, Debi Porritt. Lori Stevens. Sandi Geisenhaver, Kim Wasilewski, Diane Smeznik. Middle row; Debbie McKee. Sharon Palmerton. Margaret Herron, Pat- ty Lovasz. Kay Suyama. Caroline Strich, Cheryl Winters, Cathy Saltzgiber, Theresa Goss. Lori Simmons. Mel Burger. Cathy Schatzberg. Marilyn Peplinski, Mag June. Linda Shepard. Denise Kohler. Sherry Dies. Cheryl Woody, Beth Stuewer. Arlene Ruhlman. Gloria Tobias. Debbie Kayfes. Student Secretaries 47 This year the Freshmen began showing their spirit by taking first place in Homecoming Activities on Activities Day, with their float, “Zap the Red Raiders, placing fourth in competition. They chose Kim Anderson as their Homecoming representative. Some of the things they had to put up with through the year were: Mr. Ward’s unfinished stories; Mr. Turner saying, change papers please ; Mrs. Bethel’s exams and tests, and more. As they leave their first year as high school students behind, they look forward to their Sophomore year where they will get their class rings and more victo- ries. HAS JUST BEGUN! 1. While resting their weary bones. Jim Ruhlman and Dan Burger manage a smile for the camera. 2. Teresa Czaczkowski. Vicki Dhooghe. and Linda Mullins find a place to relax. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you this year? “When Dan Brusie kissed me in the cafeteria.” — Scott Kelly “When I was in Mr. Ward’s class, we were playing a game and I shouted out the cocci and everybody looked at me.” — Jill Good- rich “When I was in gym class and I pulled my shorts down and 3 girls were looking and I didn’t know it.” — Mark Suyama “I got ‘creamed’ in the face by whipped cream in front of the whole school!!!” — Steve Carter Mary Addison John Anderson Kim Anderson Debbie Armstrong Robert Atkins Tom Bader Al Barton Melanie Beadle Mark Beebe John Bellow Barry Bennet Sue Bennett Kathy Berg Raymond Billig Mike Bockman Sally Bonesteel Roxanne Bovee Kelly Boyle Kendra Boyle Diane Boyne Ed Brace Frank Brandon James Brown Mike Brown Dan Brusie Dan Burger Ken Butterfield Dan Carpenter Steve Carter Carol Castle Tony Chase Marilyn Choate Colleen Conger Scott Corey Amy Coutts 50 Lori Cripe Bonnie Crowe Troy Culver Kelly Curell Teresa Czaczkowski Henry Dallaire Fred Deschamps John DeWitte Vicki Dhooghe Larry Dufort Barb Dwyer Howard Dwyer Cathy Fackler Margaret Fantin Brenda Ferrett Doug Fick Jim Fraley Tim Freeland Tina Gamelin Joe Gardner Scott Geisenhaver Renee Gill Rick Golombeski Jill Goodrich 51 Ken Goss Jim Green Theresa Green Anne Griffin Rick Gunter Brenda Haack Dawn Hall Scott Hanna Earl Harley Gary Harmon Keith Hart Brett Hartley Diane Hirt Sharron Hodgkinson Don Holder Carl Hoppe Peter Howard Jeanne Hudson Lee Ann Hudson Charles Humphries David Hunt Teresa Huntley Norine Hurd Paul Jean Alan Johnson Lia Johnson Sheila Johnson Rhonda Jolicoeur John Jones Steven Jones Melvin Jordan Stephanie Joseph Pamela Kazmouz Paula Kelley Scott Kelly Jeff Kinch Lisa Kirby George Klauka Wayne Knox Keith Koehler Rick Kreiner Lore Kuchlbauer 52 1 Mark Wheatly sorts out some music in the library. 2 As Jeff Shepard watches a basketball game. Dan Burger and Dan Brusie have other things on their minds. 3. Receiving assistance from Mr Turner. Doug Ogden works on his Algebra I. 4. A group of Freshmen enjoy a good cafeteria lunch. A f - Rich Kurlovech Doris Laur Pam LaVell David Leiner George Lemaster Kevin Lucik Theresa Lutes Pete McNaughton Karen McKee Robert McLane Martin McSkulin Robert McSkulin Don Malewska Ruby Maloney Tammy Manni Dion Maples Kim Marston Chris May Scott Mersino Gary Miller Greg Milne 53 David Miner Jim Mitchell Missy Mohr Diane Molzon Arthur Moore Debra Moore Tina Moore Carla Morey Cheryl Morey Michael Morey Todd Morey Harold Morrison Jeanne Moss Linda Mullins Carolyn Musiel Barb Myers Jeff Myers Mike Myers Mary Jo Naracon Angie Nellenbach Sue Nellenbach Doug Ogden Dana Onuskanich Eddie Ortiz Steve Ostrander Dan Ottenbacher Gary Overzet Carrie Peacock John Pederson Gene Perry Jim Perry Carl Pettit Ann Pettibone Greg Pettibone Gordie Porritt 54 1. Some unknown freshmen disect a pig in Mr Ward's science class. 2. Kevin Schultz purchases his lunch.from Mrs. Thompson. 3. Missy Mohr. Shelly Irvine, and Teresa Czaczkowski pause to look at the photographer while enjoying a meal they prepared in Home Ec. class. Gordie Potter Ronald Pratt Theresa Quertermous Max Ragatz Karen Reamer Laurie Rich Mike Ries Pam Riley John Robson David Rogers DeVona Rogers Mark Rogers Alan Ruhlman Jim Ruhlman Glenn Sanford Kaye Schank Kathy Schatzberg Mark Schumacher Virginia Shafer Kent Sharp Ray Shaver Jeff Shepard Laura Sholes Dan Skalski Don Smeznik Brian Smith John Smith Joe Smith 55 Laura Smith Tom Smith Ron Snoblen Traci Sowden Charla Spencer Bill Stanko Sue Stapish Doug Stevens Diane Stewart Brian Stine Kevin Suboski Mark Suyama 1. Mary Jo Naracon carefully puts the fin- ishing touch on the head of the freshmen float. 2. Rhonda Jolicouer, Theresa Quer- termous and Melanie Beadle do their work in Home-Ec. 3. One of Mrs. Bethel's Eng- lish 9 classes listens to the instructions. 4. Kendra Boyle and Steve Carter keep the freshmen band going. 56 Cheryl Truax Beverly Tyrrell Rich Vielhaber Nancy Vroman Fred Waible Mark Walker Renee Walker Denise Weingartz Theresa Weingartz Mark Wheatly touis Wiegele Lori Willson Regina Wilson Drew Winslow Brian Woidan What kinds of noticable changes have you experienced in moving from the Mid- dle School to the High School? You’re more independent; nobody push- ing you. You have to do it on your own or it just don’t get done. — Cheryl Morey. They make the girls bigger and bet- ter. — Scott Mersino. Pictures not Available: Shawn Beardsley Nancy Childers Tracy Hopkins Terry Moore 57 I ORTH BRANCH BRONCOS Winter — the season of beauty from ice on trees ... the season of snow days. The Christmas Dance ... pom-pom girls ... the pep band ... the concert band and wind ensemble ... the basketball team ... and our first Homecoming with the crowning of the Snow Queen at the Valentine's Dance. A singing concert ... teams playing teach- ers in volleyball and basketball ... our super volleyball team winning championships in both league and dis- trict competition. And most of all. the fun times spent together. Opposite Page; 1. Joe Smith shows his cool. 2. Pom-pom girls practice hard for another great routine. 3. The trum- pets play between J.V. and Varsity Bas- ketball games. 4. Mary Griffin refer- ees” the toilet paper unrolling at the Basketball Homecoming Assembly. 5. The '77- 78 Basketball Homecoming Queen Candidates, from left to right; freshmen — Cheryl Morey, sopho- more — Brenda Conner, junior — Ta- mie Inman, senior — Patty Lovasz. 6. Remember when Dwayne Rienstra parked his car too close to the build- ing? This Page; 1. Milk Is A Natural. says Brian Ferguson. 2. The craziest legs in school belong to Ron Baker. 3. Our ’77-'78 Snow Queen — Tamie In- man. 4. Linda Wheatley and Terry Ste- vens take tickets during the Valentine's Dance. 5. Johnalitta White entertains us at one of our assemblies. Varsity Basketball The Varsity Basketball team had a very good sea- son this year. Although they did not win the majority of their games, they still stayed in their games as a good defensive team. The team had seven graduating seniors this year: Tony Klaus, Randy Jolicoeur, Scott Senko, Tim Anderson, Jim Jamison, Tim Orr, and Dan Primeau. The rest of the team this year was played by: Tim Hauxwell, Brian Snoblen, Dan Adamic, Duane White, Tom McLaughlin, Fred Snoblen, Dan Sieh, and Dan Withey. This years basketball team had a record of 4-16. Next year it will be better! 62 Left Page: Jim Jamison unloads a pass as he is surrounded by Mayville Wildcats. This Page: 1977-78 Scoreboard. 63 This page: 1. 1977-78 Varsity Basketball team. 2. With sure confidence Brian Snob- len's up for two pts. Opposite page: 1. Randy Jolicoeur receives most valuable and top offensive man. 2. Fred Snoblen receives top defensive honors and most value points. 3. Tim Orr receives most im- proved. 4. Tony Klaus, most consistent. 64 Special Awards With our small size and lack of good shooting ability it was our tough defense that kept us in most ball games. Good defense is 90% desire and hustle. Coach Nellenbach f 65 JV Basketbal The 1977-78 JV Basketball Team. Front, from left to right: Stan Peplinski, Rob Lyman. Barry Goodrich, John McNaughton, Todd Porte (manager). 2nd row: Craig Myers, Lyle Jamison, Ben Bush, Kevin Schmidt, Brian Ferguson, Randy Richmond, Tim Wiengartz. The team was coached by Mr. Groce. 66 Has Winning Season 1. The 1977-78 JV Basketball Team. 2. In a series of photographs, Ben Bush readies him- self for a free throw ... (3) shoots and ... (4) watches as it goes in. 5. The team at the Annual Sports Banquet. 6. Glenn Lake goes up for a shot as Kevin Schmidt breaks inside for the rebound. 7. Kevin Schmidt shoots for another point. 67 Varsity Volleyball Champs 8 The girls had a very successful year. They lead their league and were 1977-78 Champions. The team was lead by four returning seniors; Cindy Chase, captain; Colleen Braidwood; Cheri Suther- land; and Jill Heron. All Conference Awards went to: 1st team; Cheri Sutherland; Cindy Chase; and Colleen Braidwood. 2nd team awards went to Roxanne Morey. Two received Honorable Mention; Janet Wilson and Jill Heron. Other awards went to Offensive player, Cheri Sutherland, Defensive player, Cindy Chase, Ace Server, Colleen Braidwood, and Most Improved went to Roxanne Morey. “This was a champion team in many ways. It was a team of skill and precision unequaled in the past but it was also a team of individuals mentally prepared to meet and make challenges. As indivi- duals, they truly practiced “the spirit of coopera- tion in working together toward a common goal which ultamately contributed to the success of the team as a whole.” Coach Otto Left Page: 1. Varsity players Colleen Braidwood. Caroline Strich, Jill Heron. Cindy Chase, and Cheri Sutherland get ready for a good defensive play. 2. Miss Otto. Roxanne Morey. Brenda Conner and Teresa Repic watch as the girls try to score. This Page: 1. Cindy Chase sets the ball up to Colleen Braidwood. 2. Miss Otto and Mrs. Martus display the Championship Trophy. 3. Coach Otto gets ready for another game. 4. The 1977-78 Varsity Volleyball Team. 69 Cheer eaders 1. The freshmen cheerleaders casually pose for the camera. 2. The girls demonstrate one of their more difficult mounts. 3. The 1977- '78 freshmen cheerleaders: Back row — Jill Goodrich. Carolyn Musiel. Rhonda Jolicoeur, Kim Anderson. Front row — Theresa Quer- termous. Dawn Hall. Melanie Beadle. DeVona Freshmen Junior Varsity 1. The 1977-78 Junior Varsity cheerleaders: Janet Batey, Suzie Moore. Sue Repic, Kim Bussure. Pam Lovasz. Sue Kitts. Debbie Greenwood. Krys Wasilewski. 2. The giris get the school involved at a pep assembly by demonstrating a mount. 3. The J.V.’s gather around the goalpost for the photographer. 71 'vl Varsity Opposite page: 1. The 1977-78 Varsity Cheerleaders: Back row — Patty Thibodeau. Denise Kohler. Kendi Ruthledge. Patty Schlaud, Debbie Kayfes. Front row — Linda Shepard. Diar.e Smeznik. Kay Suyama. 2. After defeating Millington and going on to the Superbowl, some cheerleaders get “carried away . 3. The Varsity girls pose in one of their many mounts. 4. Denise Kohler and Debbie Kayfes bump to the beat of the pep band music at the pep assembly. 5. Denise Kohler and Kendi Ruthledge entertain the school with a skit at a pep assembly. This page: 1. The Varsity Cheerleaders get the crowd yell- ing with a mount and cheer. 2. Kay Suyama. Linda Shepard. Patty Thibodeau, and Patty Schlaud show that our football team is num- ber one. 4. At a basketball pep assembly, the Varsity girls show their singing ability. 5. Des- perately trying. Patty Schlaud gets the crowd to yell. JV Volleyball 1. Sue Nellenbach “bumps the ball to a teammate during warm-ups. 2. Karen McDaniels, Rosie Ragatz and Dianne Adamic scramble for the ball. 3. Tina Moore serves the ball over the net. Team members: from left to right, Dianne Adamic. Renee Gill, Chris Braidwood, Rosanna Ragatz, Laura Sholes, Traci Sowden, Karen McDaniel. Back row: Tina Moore. Beverly Tyrell, Kim Marston, Sharon Joy. Cheryl Morey. Sue Nel- lenbach, Coach Brenda Martus. 74 Band Letter Club The Band Letter Club is a very active organization. They help with decision making, set up concerts, plan solo ensemble activities, and have a lot of fun in the process. Officers were. Ron Baker. President: Fran Schlaud, 1st Vice-President: Leo Dallaire. 2nd Vice President. Carolyn Rulhman. Secretary: and Diane Burger. Treasurer; Row 1. D. Greenwood. K. Porter. D. Ruhlman, C. Ruhlman. F. Schlaud. D. Burger. P. Batey. G. Tobias. P. Thibodeau. L. Shepard. M. Burger. B. Krawczyk. B. Schneider. T. Miller. S. Dies. H. Rea. Row 2. Mr. Bartholomew. L. Dallaire. D. Laur, C. Saltzgiber. P. Laidler. C. Saltzgiber. M. Dallaire. B. Hudson. R. Baker. S. Orr, R. Sutter. K. Scrimger, J. McQueen. A. Brace. F. Dodds. M. Watson. D. Schneider. M Weingartz. Mr. Sutton. 75 Drama Club • • i • • � • :: • • i i • i MIIS 76 Opposite page: 1. Phil Fulks and Janet Urchick concentrate on perfecting their part in the one act play, The Storm. 2. Bill Ivory plays his part well during the one act play. 3. Melodie Niamtu and Kathy Seaman try comforting Bill. This page: 1. The 1977-78 Drama Club. Top row: D. Naracon, B. Wilson, P. Fulks. Miss McCabe. B. Ivory, S. Welling, R. Merriman, S. Minor. D. Leonard, A. Moore, B. Oxyer, Middle row: M. Niamtu. D. Armstrong, R. Pettibone, D. Herron. C. Chase, K. Seaman. Bottom row: B. Crowe, L. Hudson. A. Coutts, Z. Peters. T. Gamelin. K. Reamer, J. McLane, L. Cook. C. Coster, L. Smith. 2. Phil Fulks and Janet Urchick argue during a tense moment in the play. 77 Pep Club Varsity Club 1. The Pep Club raised our spirits sky high. Standing: J. Knox. G. Tobias. P. Troia, S. Stimpson, T. Stevens. R. Spen- cer. Sitting: M. Mohr, T. Czaczkowski. S. Joseph, L. Wheatley. T. Inman. A. Ruhl- man, L. Peplinski, T. Naracon. M. Niamtu, K. Suyama. 2. The 1977-78 Varsity Club. First row: D. Koehler — vice-president, J. Heron — secretary, J. Heron — treasur- er. T. Kalus — president. Second row: K. Hebberd, D. Primeau, R. Baker, C. Braid- wood, C. Chase, C. Sutherland. Third row: R. Ross, D. Rienstra, D. Smeznik, J. Ja- mison, J. Goodrich, L. Shepard, Fourth row: J. LaValley, R. Morey, J. Wilson, T. Repic, D. Kayfes. Fifth row: T. Naracon, C. Braidwood, B. Conner, D. Kohler, K. Rut- ledge. P. Thibodeau. Sixth row: F. Smob- len, T. Brusie, D. Curell, M. Zimmerman, S. DeMates. Seventh row: T. McLaughlin, T. Hauxwell, G. Lake, E. Crawford. R. Beals. Last row: Mr. Schneider, B. Smoblen, D. Adamic, T. Sohn, B. DeWitte. 78 FHA 1. The Future Homemakers of America. Back row: S. Palmerton, K. McCoy, D. Herron. A. Maxam, MJ. Naracon, D. Armstrong, L.A. Hud- son. Middle row: C. Winters. M. Herron, S. Minor, M. Adamic. L. Mestdagh, L. Wheatley. Front row: Miss Petzold. D. O’Brien. S. Stimpson, P. Troia. 2. The 1977-78 Future Farmers of America. 79 SOPHO The Sophomores, lead by President Sue Kitts; Vice President Brenda Con- ner; Secretary Deb Ruhlman; and Treasurer Kim Bussure, had an exciting w year. First of all came Homecoming when we elected Pam Lovasz as our Homecoming Representative. Our float “Drive ’Em West place 3rd and we placed 4th in the Victory Jug competition. Next we sold Christmas wrapping and ribbons and this proved not very successful. In February, we finally re- ceived our Class Rings. Then came the Basketball ( Homecoming, in which we elected Brenda ;: Conner to represent us as our Snow Queen Candidate. Looking forward to next i . year? Sure but each year is much i V busier and much more exciting t { . than the year that Pre' — . cedes it. MORES Bill Adamic Dianne Adamic Ed Adamic Dianne Ankley Karen Ankley Mike Bader Tammi Barrigar Janet Batey Lila Bennetts Tim Bennett Joe Blake Wendy Bluthardt Denise Bogar Kevin Bootz Jeff Borst George Bowman Annette Brace Chris Braidwood Bill Brandon John Bryan Ben Bush Kim Bussure Sharon Campbell David Caughey Loren Coates Brenda Conner Ray Coonrod Steve Coulter Ed Crawford Dena Crum Robin Culver Mike Darlington Mike Dawkins Theresa DeWitte Chris Dhooghe What song best describes your class? They're coming to take me away. — Larry Sieh Hold on help is on the way. — Chris Braidwood Rock-n-Roll all night and party everyday — Mike Dawkins Do it any way you want. — Wes Miracle Jailhouse Rock. — Dale Hart Beautiful Loser. — Julie Heron Go your own way. — Brenda Conner Stayin’ alive. — Teri Patterson 8 2 1. Dolores Ruhlman and Kathy Porter take a break during marching band practice. 2. Pep band member Terry Naracon helped add musical enthusiasm at our basketball games. 3. Michelle Schaller shows great ex- citement as she sells programs at the basketball games. Robin Dickerson Sherry Dies Darrel Dodds Ida Fantin Brian Ferguson Noreen Ferrett Dorthy Fick Todd Fifield Becky Firmingham Bill Fischer Joyce Freeland Shelley Fricke Vicky Gibbons Irvin Gill Barry Goodrich John Gorney John Gorsline Terry Goss Debbie Greenwood Mike Greenwood Mary Griffin Ross Hallock Dale Hart Candi Hartley 83 Michelle Hartley Darrell Hartman Gina Hect Julie Heron Donna Herron Mike Hiltz Jeff Hobson Donna Holcomb Bill Howard John Hudson Darlene Huntley Lyle Jamison Gordon Jesse Pam Jewel Bonnie Johnson Janet Johnson Sharon Joy Mark Judd Mark Kinch Sue Kitts Marcia Klauka Todd Knepfler Marty Kozlowski Mary Kreiner Linda Kuck Renee LaFond Glenn Lake Dan Laur How do you feel when the bell rings at the end of the day? As if I've been saved. — Johnna Schlaud Terrific like I just got out of jail and I’m free until the next morning. — Ken Ottenbacher Great like life has a new beginning. — John Bryan Oh what a relief it is. — Lyle Jamison 84 1. Pam Lovasz concentrates on practicing her twirling routine. 2. Ring Day was an exciting time for our Sophomores. 3. Doesn't Ida Fantin look excited while cheering at a basketball game? 4. Wes Miracle dishes out the cash to ring representative Nick Eddy. Jeff Laur Cindy LaVell Matt Leonard Dale Logan Gary Lowe Pam Lovasz Jeff Lutes Bob Lyman John MacNaughton Bob Maloney Roy Marcum Tim Marshall Kathy McCoy Karen McDaniels Randy Mclnally Coral McLane Kathy McLaughlin Jeanne McQueen Tony Mersino Mark Miles Pam Miller Teresa Miller Wes Miracle Jeff Monroe Suzie Moore Jan Morey Randy Morey Bob Morse 85 Craig Myers Tom Myers Chuck Nagle Terry Naracon 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 Radzwoin Rosanna Ragatz Kevin Randall Hallie Rea Kitty Reamer Sue Repic Mark Reynolds Randy Richmond Debbie Ruhlman 1. Kim Bussure was suprised while caught doing homework in band class. 2. Bob Maloney demonstrates his skill at opening lock doors when the keys are inside of the car. 3. Sue Moore sits still while senior, Vince McNish looks at her earrings. 4. Ben Bush concentrates on his next race. 86 Dolores Ruhlman Michelle Schaller Ken Schank Kathy Schatzberg Steve Schaub Johanna Schlaud Kevin Schmidt Brenda Schneider Dennis Schofield Kathy Schueneman Kathy Seaman Becky Seelye Larry Sieh Bob Sharp mch Shaver Denise Smith Jeff Smith Kathy Snoblen Caroline Strich Philip Such Nancy Sutton Andy Tallieu Karri Taylor Doug Thompson Kevin Ulin Todd Ulin Mike Urchick Jeff VanBlaricum 87 Rusty VanConant Sheryl VanKinkle Krys Wasilewski Michele Watson Michelle Weingartz Tim Weingartz Steve Welling Angie Wiegersma Brenda Wilson Cheryl Winter Bert Woidan Greg Wolf 1. Kathy Porter works at putting her last typing project together. 2. Ambulance crew gives a demonstration of first aid to the health classes. 3. Loren Coates concentrates his fine work in shop class. 88 See my pretty face. What a FOX!!!!! HEY! you guys wait. Left Left Left Right Left Look mom NO teeth. Well, here we are as Juniors. We had a year of accomplishments, with not many dissap- pointments. Our Homecoming float, “Sink the Patriots” placed second and our class placed third in Homecoming Activities. Our representative was Debbie Kayfes. Our money raising activities were selling chips and ice cream during the lunch hours all year. We put on a number of dances, having sponsored the Sadie Haw- kins Dance, Valentines Dance and the much awaited Prom. This year a Snow Queen was chosen for the Basketball Homecoming. Our re- ' ' presentative was Tamie Inman who was later chosen to become Snow Queen”. See, we did have many exciting moments ' this year. A year we will never forget, but we face an- other long and exciting year ahead of us when we no longer become the Juniors but will dominate as the mighty Seniors. Dan Adamic Brenda Adler Mara Aldridge Keith Allen Jackie Anderson Pam Batey Chuck Beadle Roger Beals Scott Bennett Bonnie Blake Diane Bowman Chris Boyne Ed Brown Tim Brusie Melanie Burger Fred Burke Art Bussure Lori Butler Joe Butterfield Pam Calicut Paula Callens Al Castle Rick Chase Lisa Childers Teresa Childers Roy Choate Becky Christain Kathy Christain 92 Marsha Clark Teresa Cloutier Faith Cory Joe Coster Dave Couture Angie Curell Dan Curell Bill Curell Mike Dallaire Sandy Daniels Steve DeMates Bob DeWitte Erin Diller Faye Dodds A group of Juniors cheer on the Junior-Sophomore team at the Powder- Puff game Debbie Dufort Nanette Duncan Tina Duncan John Feldbush Sherri Fessler Tracey Fifield Sandi Geisenhaver Jon Gieche Darsey Gillette Dave Goss Jerry Goss Theresa Goss Tim Green Joe Guigar 93 Mike Guilfoil Perry Gwinn Pat Harley Sheila Harlow Darcy Hartman Tim Hauxwell Kurt Hayman Mike Hewitt Kay Hilts Jennifer Hirt Sandy Hodgkinson Bill Hudson John Hunter Tamie Inman 94 Don Johns John Johnson Cindy Jones Robin Jones Grant Joseph Joni Joy Cory June Matt Kaltz Debbie Kayfes Jay Kazmouz Tom Kearney Kim Kennedy Norm Kile Connie Klauka 1. Rick Sutter is a perfect example of just what took place during Yoder’s Rebellion. 2. During one of our Assemblies. John Hunter watches what’s happening out on the floor. 3. Renee Spencer and Tamie Inman take time out from 50’s day to eat lunch. 4. Juniors ’’cheer wildly” at a student Pep Assembly. 5. Before a football game. Denise Kohler ’’monkeys around. 6. Mike Dallaire shows his spirit during Homecoming Week. Julie Knox Denise Kohler Kay Kreiner Sharon Kunz Jamey LaValley Brett Leonard David Leonard Dawn Lock Arlene Lunter Tonya Lyman Debbie McKee Julie McLane Being a Seniors on the over the 1. Tim Hauxwell watches and listens to the teacher. 2. Matt Kaltz makes use of the library while Patrice Troia assists. % Tom McLaughlin Tim McLeod Audria Maxam Leila Medcalf Ann Miles Connie Miles Dale Miles Diana Miles Jeff Milne Bob Molzon Eileen Moore Shari Moore Roxanne Morey Linda Moss 97 Audrey Naracon Scott Orr Diana Parsons Kevin Patterson Luann Peplinski Jim Pope Debi Porritt Bryan Pratt Dan Quertermous Sharladene Ragatz Greg Raymond Teresa Repic Bill Richards Paul Rogers Betty Root Joe Rozanski Arlene Ruhlman Cathy Ruhlman Dennis Rush Kendra Rutledge Cathy Saltzgiber 98 1. During a Bronco Pep Assembly, Dawn Thornthwaite. Dawn Lock, Tracey Fifield, and Lori Stevens kick up their heels. 2. Terri Snyder jokes around in Miss Chan- dler’s class. 3. Debi Porritt expresses surprise after being caught by a photographer. 4. Jay Kazmouz casu- ally poses. 5. Joe Butterfield fiddles with his watch before band. Tom Schank Linden Schlaud Patty Schlaud Randy Schlaud Deb Schmitt Deb Schneider Ken Scrimger Kim Sharp Dan Sieh Lori Simmons Mark Smith Merry Smith Brian Snoblen Fred Snoblen Norm Snoblen Terri Snyder Tracy Sohn Cindy Locklin Solon Renee Spencer Barb Spezia Dennis Stevens 99 Lori Stevens Terry Stevens Sandra Stewart Dwight Stimson Mark Stine Marshall Street Beth Stuewer Cory Suboski Rick Sutter Betty Tallieu Cox Patty Thibodeau Lynette Thomas Dawn Thornthwaite Gloria Tobias 1. Roger Beals looks through Mr. Potter’s Biology book to find some answers. 2. Debbie Kayfes does her homework before school begins. 3. Mark Zimmerman is caught with his usual grin. Opposite page: 1. Fred Snoblen and Rick Sutter work on the Junior float. 2. Julie Knox does a chemistry experiment. 3. Cathy Ruhlman giggles at the jokes during General Business class. 4. Luann Peplinski ponders a question in one of her classes. 100 Patrice Troia Bill Walker Tony Walker Arleen Watson Pam Watz Linda Wheatley Duane White Janet Wilson John Wilson Terry Wilson Dan Withey Kevin Woidan Mark Zimmerman 101 pring — the world becomes green, bright, and beautiful ... the season of growth. Singers visiting our school ... a dance-a-thon ... King and Queen Dance ... Graduation ... scheduling ... the prom ... an outhouse and a decorated tree on May Day ... Health class running around the track ... the Awards Assembly ... “Murder By Death ... and Finals! Spring Activities This Page: 1. One day our school was entertained by singers from the Ozarks. 2. At the Awards Assembly, Mr. Sutton jokes with the foreign exchange students. 3. Some sophomore girls get ready to show Mr. Ramsby what good shape they're in by running around the football field. Opposite Page: 1. At one of the assemblies, the navy band performed. 2. Some juniors helped get the gym ready for Class Night and Graduation. 3. Tim Green tells Dave Goss some of his ideas for decorating the curtain. 4. Brett Leonard takes time out from a Varsity base- ball game to pose for the camera. 104 105 Varsity Baseball 1978 Varsity Baseball Team. Front row, from left to right: Kim Hebberd. Jim Jamison, Ron Baker. Rich Richmond, Tim Anderson, Second row: Dan Primeau, Tony Klaus. Denis Mohr, Tim Orr, Phil Bluhardt, Dan Withey. Third row: Coach Stan Picarski, Brian Snoblen. Brett Leonard, Tim Hauxwell, Keith Allen, Tracy Sohn, Dan Adamic. 106 The Varsity Baseball team posted a 5-16 sea- son this year. Team awards went to: Most Valu- able Player — Dan Primeau; Best Hitter — Dan Withey; Best Fielder — Dan Primeau; Most Improved — Tim Hauxwell. 1. The 1978 Varsity Baseball team. 2. Tim Hauxwell waits for a mighty Primeau pitch. 3. Richie Richmond winds up for a fast ball. 4. Coach Picarski comfortably watches the game. 5. Dan Adamic and Brian Snoblen watch as a fellow teammate takes his turn at bat. JV Baseball The 1978 J.V. Baseball Team: front row, left to right: Paul Rogers, Irving Gill, Mike Bader, Rob Lyman, Todd Fifiels, Mark Reynolds, Lyle Jamison. Second row; John McNaughton, Stan Peplinski, Brian Ferguson, Randy Richmond, Fred Burke, Coach Bob Shadley. Freshmen Baseball 1978 Freshmen Baseball Team. Front row from left to right: Kelly Cured. Rich Golombeski, Gene Perry, Jon Anderson, Donny Holder, Second row: Kelly Boyle, Dan Carpenter, Don Smeznik, Mark Suyama. Jim Ruhlman, Dan Burger. Third row: Coach Al Piwinski, Dave Leiner, Carl Pettit. Fred Wiabel. 1. The Freshmen Baseball Team. 2. Mark Suyama gets ready to swing at the ball. 3. Gene Perry practices the position of catch- er. 109 Varsity Track 1st Row: Left to Right; Dwight Rienstra, Ray Ross, Dwayne Rienstra, Bill Smith. 2nd Row: Coach John Schneider, Mike Urchick, Ed Crawford, Gordie Porritt, Jim Pope, John Bryan, Doug Ogden, Dan Sieh, Scott Kelly, Mark Miles. Assistant Coach Jeff Carmein. 3rd Row: Norm Kile, Matt Leonard, Glenn Lake. Ben Bush, Jeff Milne, Dennis Rush. Mark Zimmerman. Greg Milne. Steve DeMates, Tom Myers, Bob DeWitte. no 1. Dennis Rush shows his concentration and style throwing the discus. 2. The 1978 Boys Track Team. 3. Tom Myers pole vaults over the bar during one of the track meets. 4. Dwight Rienstra comes down after attempting the High Bar. 5. Ray Ross glares at the camera. 6. Tom Myers sets his eyes on the finish Line. 1. John Bryan hands the baton to Bill Ankley during one of the Relay Races. 2. Glenn Lake “hurdles over the hurdles. 3. Doug Ogden and Mark Miles pace them- selves during one of the Heats. 4. Who is that masked man? Girls Track The Girls Track Team got off to a slow start this year. They finished the season with a 0 and 8 win- loss record. Kim Marston ran a fast 880 yard Run, making it the 3rd fastest time (2:36:06) in Lapeer County. Heather Henderson placed 6th out of 22 schools at the Yale Invitational, running the 2 mile. The only team award given was Most Valuable and that went to Janet Wilson. 1. Kay Suyama stays ahead of Heather Hender- son in the 2 Mile. 2. Members of the Boys and Girls Track Teams discuss the meet. 3. Heather Henderson sets her eyes on the finish line. _________________________________________ 113 Girls Softball The 1978 Varsity Softball Team Seated, left to right: Deanna Barkus. Jill Goodrich, Theresa Green, Beverly Tyrell, Caroline Strich. 2nd Row: Sue Repic, Pam LaVell. Diane Smeznik. Cindy Chase. Teresa Repic. Shelly Geisenhaver; assistant manager. 3rd Row: Coach Greg Fauble. Cheri Sutherland. Chris Braidwood. Roxanne Morey. Colleen Braidwood. Jill Heron, Julie Heron; manager. The Softball Team had a good season with an overall record of 8-8 and a Conference record of 3-4. They placed Second in Districts at Yale. All Conference Awards went to 1st Team, Diane Smeznik. 2nd team honors went to Cin- dy Chase, Caroline Strich. and Colleen Braid- wood. Honorable Mention went to Jill Heron, and Roxanne Morey. Individual awards went to Most Valuable Player. Cindy Chase; Best Offen- sive, Diane Smeznik; Best Defensive. Roxanne Morey and Most Consistent, Jill Heron. “We were a much better team than the re- cord would indicate. We lost every close ball- game we played. I was pleased with the individ- ual performances for the most part, and I be- lieve we'll be very competitive again next year. Coach Greg Fauble 1. The 1978 Varsity Softball Team. 2. Colleen Braid- wood keeps her eyes on the ball. 3. Roxanne Morey concentrates on the pitcher. 4. Diane Smeznik leads off 1st base. 5. Coach Greg Fauble shows concern as he watches a Bronco batter. 6. Bev Tyrell gets ready to pitch the ball. 7. The team watches as a fellow team- mate bats. 8. Cindy Chase is surprised by the photogra- pher while in the batter's box. Huntsville. Alabama, and a tour of the space center was the destination point of the 1977-78 high school bands. The five day tour covered many states with lots of exciting things to do and see. The highlight of the trip was the nationwide contest at Nashville, Tennessee, where our band received a 1st division rating in competition against 25 of the best school bands from all over the United States. Band Tour '78 Opposite page, 1. The Concert Band poses in front of Opryland. 2. Mike Dallaire catches a snooze on the bus. 3. The band practices for the competition to come. 4. One of the sights at Huntsville. Alabama, home of the space center. This page, 1 We were awed by the size of the Enterprise. 2. Doug. Kevin, and Keith take in the scenery at Nashville. 3. Denise Kohler has to stretch to look out the window of the bus. 4. A few N.B. students examine a policemans horse. 117 Pom-Pom This Page: 1. The Pom-pom girls smile after a great season of entertaining people with the dancing. Back row: W. Bluthardt, A. Ruhlman, T. Inman, N. Sutton, T. DeWitte. D. Huntley, B. Oxyer, C. Huntley. Front row: R. Bennetts, D. Ruhlman, J. McLane, R. Spencer, S. Lepor, L. Longtine. 2. Theresa DeWitte demonstrates one of many of the pom-pom routines at a pep assembly. Opposite Page: 1. The 1977-78 French Club. Back row: Mrs. Cline, D. Molzon. Middle row: A. Castle, A. Curell, P. Troia, B. Hudson, F. Brandon, M. Addison. Front row: F. Wieble, J. Geiche, T. Morey. C. Fackler. 2. The Yearbook Staff. Standing: J. Geiche, J. Chase, S. Green, J. Jamison. Middle row: K. Kreiner, T. Repic, J. Stevens. J. Heron, P. Batey, D. Kayfes, B. Ivory, T. Kohler. Front row: S. Giesenhaver, D. Smeznik, R. Curell, A. Bussure, K. Fulton. D. Swoish, M. Adamic, M. Heron, C. Coster. 118 French Club Yearbook 119 o GRADUATION we came together and watched each other grow, Our friends have changed they seem to come and go- We have stuck together throughout the years, with failures, successes, joys and tears. One year at a time, seeming to go slow, wanting to get out but we didn't know. The friends The assemblies The Games The classes The trouble — and a lot of fun Not realizing what it was coming to, or the future after High School We have shared the good and the bad all learning what we had — 9th grade ... 10th grade ... 11th and 12th ... Now the time has come — and we are out and we are frightened, insecure, and even have some doubts. Parents and teachers have brought us this far it’s all up to us, on our own we are. After all the preparation, love, and friends, so fast it's over The Beginning — The End Now we have new steps to take and an awful lot of new friends to make. With these Special Memories at North Branch High — It's time to Separate — Good-Luck and Good-Bye. M. Niamtu We the class of 78 have just experienced the best four years of our lives. Our senior year was the one which was the most important. Our officers and advisors who helped make our year a better year, Deirdre Corbett, President; Debbie Sim- mons, Vice President; Lori DeTavernier, Secretary; Barb Krawczyk, Treasurer; and Mr. Schleicher, Mr. Yoder, and Mr. Quast our advisors. We again took 1st in float competition with Broncos Make the Cardi- nals Look Goofy . Our class set an all time record in magazine sales and had alot of fun running the concession stand during football season. These and other money making projects helped us make enough money to go on our senior trip. The final days of school were those of joy and sadness. But as we look back upon those ______________________iaHMjt days we'll know that those were some of, The Best Days of Our Lives”. Marlene M. Adamic Janet S. Adler Kelly L. Albertson Thomas A. Ankley William R. Ankley Ronald A. Baker Deanna L. Barkus Robin D. Bennetts SO MANY THINGS In school there’s so many things That will always be kept near. Special friends and lovers To always be held dear. There's planning for the future And quick “Hi's’' in the hall. So many people we've met Never to remember them all. There's all our times together And our Graduation in the spring. We'll hold these memories forever But. who knows what the future brings? 122 Philip B. Bluthardt Deborrah L. Borst Patrick W. Boughan Ricky L. Boyne Steven A. Brace Colleen M. Braidwood Gary E. Brunett Robert W. Bryan Diane L. Burger Gary L. Butterfield Mary E. Butterfield Wanda J. Chappel Cindy A. Chase John A. Chase Helen M. Clark Debbie L. Cloutier Deirdre M. Corbett Donna J. Cosby 1. Al Martin and Del Gieche work hard to make their lab a success. 2. Vince McNish enjoys his first arrest since he is being frisked by Shelly Geisenhaver and Debi Porritt. 3. Roland Hopkins 'Sleeping Beauty takes time out for a snooze at the end of English class. 124 Cathie M. Coster Saunders Cindy L. Cotter Ruth A. Curell Coster Angela C. Czackowski Peplinski Leo J. Dallaire Brian G. Davey Lori A. DeTavernier Daniel B. DeWitte Mike C. Dhooghe Tracy S. Dies 125 Sandra D. Douglas Earl N. Diller Keith E. DuBois Helen H. Ekstrom Philip E. Fulks Kim D. Fulton Shelly D. Geisenhaver Del B. Gieche Jemry L. Goodrich Kevin D. Goodrich Scott M. Green John C. Griffin Carol L. Hallack Kim R. Hebberd Jill A. Heron Margaret E. Herron We may never pass this way again. Once we've passed this point, all we can say is World open your arms because here we come. 12b There may be a guarantee on Merchandise, but there’s no guarantee on Life. Betty J. Holcomb Roland P. Hopkins Irene E. Howard Rebecca K. Hudson Ralph D. Hunt Corrine S. Huntley William H. Ivory Kevin D. Jager James N. Jamison Robert J. Jamison Richard G. Jean Lisa A. Johnstone Randall M. Jolicoeur Magdalena S. June Jeffrey R. King Brian D. Kirby 127 Thomas E. Kitts. Jr. Julia A. Klauka Anthony E. Klaus Mathew B. Knox Dawn M. Koehler Anthony J. Kohler James L. Kohler Barbara A. Krawczyk 128 Patricia L. Kreiner Peggy L. Kreiner Kurtis A. Kuck Pamela S. Laidler Clare R. Lake Donna K. Laur Diane L. LaVell Arthur D. Lawson Sharon K. Lepor Lorraine H. Longtine Patricia L. Lovasz Cynthia L. McConnell 1. Diane LaVell and Don Schneider stay after school to finish their art projects. 2. Cheryl Saltzgiber is carefully working on her chemistry experiment. 3. Dwayne Rienstra is picked up. after accidentally driving his car into the school gas pipe 129 John E. McConnell Roxanne McDowell Timothy M. McDowell Dawn McLane Carl J. McMullen Vince H. McNish Tina A. Marshall Alan D. Martin Lisa K. Mersino Leen Mestdagh Sally A. Miner Wayde E. Miracle Denis W. Mohr Douglas A. Molzon Patricia L. Moss Denise K. Myers Deborah A. Nagle Dan L. Naracon Leo A. Naracon Dave J. Nellenbach 1. No one messes with Tony Kohler. 2. Tom Kitts learns to eat cookies in Econ. 3. Bill Ivory and Jill Heron see eye to eye on the matter of the Yearbook. 131 This Page; 1. Carolyn is taken by surprise as she opens up her locker. Opposite Page; 1. Leave it up to the Seniors to be so cre- ative. 2. Corinne Huntley. Shari Lepor. Lorraine Longtine, are discussing some important mat- ters. Gary E. Newbegin Melody E. Niamtu James D. Nutt Dalene P. O'Brian Albert M. Oliver Dawn M Klauka Oliver Cindy J. O'Rourke Timothy H. Orr Diane C. Ottenbacker Sharon S. Palmerton Jacquelyn F. Peacock Marilyn E. Peplinski 132 Michael J. Perry Mark F. Phillips Maarit H. Pori Thomas L. Powell Daniel R. Primeau Richard G. Radzwion Joyce M Ragatz Richard A. Richmond 133 Deirdre Corbett takes time to study. 2. Becky Hudson looks back on last years memories. 3. Leen Mestdagh sits in Crafts class day draming about getting out at the end of the day. Dwayne P. Rienstra Dwight H. Rienstra Edward J. Rogers Raymond S. Ross Carolyn A. Ruhlman Thomas L. Ruhlman Timothy J. Ruhlman Cheryl A. Saltzgiber Nathon D. Schaller Larry A. Schank Francine R. Schlaud Don N. Schneider 134 Larry W. Secson Scott E. Senko Kevin R. Sharp Linda L. Shepard Deborah S. Simmons Diane L. Smeznik Robert J. Solan Tina M. Spencer 135 This Page: 1. The Senior class offiers and sponsors show that graduation finally arrived. Opposite Page: 11. Kevin Sharp shows how hot it was during the Memorial Day Parade. 12. Keith DuBois adds to the rhythm of the band. Jeffrey W. Stevens Sara J. Stimson Cheryl A. Stine Robert W. Stuewer Alan L. Suboski Cheri J. Sutherland Karolyn M Suyama Laurie A. Sweeney 136 Lori M. Swoish Angela L. Thompson Craig A. Thompson Thomas C. Thompson Pete Veilhaber Kimberly A. Wasilewski Joseph M. Weingartz Cheryl W. Woody Renee L. Worgess Seelye James Leffel Pictures Not Available: Timothy J. Anderson Donna S. Childers Rosemarie M. Johnson Homer W. Kyros Joseph M. Lange Dennis Al Lowe Carl McMullen William P. Nellenbach Dale R. Pederson Marlene M. Ragatz Schank William R. Smith Darla M. Schank Swoish Steven A. Turton Douglas R. Wilcox 137 Canada, A Trip To Remember! 1. Jemry Goodrich says a quick prayer as the boat makes a turn towards Niagra Falls. 2. Standing close to the falls at the Toronto Metro Zoo. Deanna Barkus. Colleen Braidwood. Diane Smeznik. and Cindy Chase, pose for picture. 3. Cuddled together. Deirdre Corbett tells Bill Ivory a story about McDonalds. 4. A group of seniors wait for their turn to ride the trolly to the top. 5. Melody Niamtu and Ray Ross take a picture of the “Maid of the Mist . 6. A picture of Toronto taken from the CN Tower. 13« 1. Dawn Koehler receives her honors during Class Night. 2. Pinning a flower. Dawn Oliver tells Roland Hopkins to stand still. 3. Waiting for their cue. Leen Mestaugh and Brian Kirby pose for the camera man. 4. Comedians Scott Green and Ron Baker had their fun telling a few jokes on Class Night. 5. Receiving the honor of Senior Athlete from Mr. Schunemen is Jill Heron. For the guy Senior Athlete. Tony Klaus was chosen. 6. These thirteen students received the awards of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Suma Cum Laude, during Class Night. 140 A New Beginning 141 “Looks Like We’ve Made It’’ Says 187 Graduates 1. Lori Swoish and Nate Schaller wait patiently tor Mr. Schleicher to let them go. 2. On their way to graduate. Randy Jolicoeur and Cindy Chase walk arm in arm. 3. Tom Ankley. Jemry Goodrich, and Al Martin, bow their heads for the benediction. 4. A few of the graduating seniors sit quietly as they listen to the guest speaker. 5. Keith DuBois shakes hands with Mr. Mohr as he receives his diploma. 6. After receiving this diploma. Randy Jolicoeur gives a sign of happiness. 7. Walking away and leaving N.B.H.S. behind are Linda Shepard and Scott Senko. 143 We owe a vote of thanks to those businessmen who purchased an ad in our Yearbook. They helped to make our Yearbook a financial success. Show them your gratitude by supporting the businesses you will see in the following pages. ELEANORS KOEHIER MACHINE INC. MIKE’S BARBER SHOP AND HAIR STYLING Styling By Susie Rogers SHOP HOURS 8:30 A M. — 5:30 P.M. MONDAY — TUESDAY — FRIDAY SATURDAYS 8:30 — 5:30 WEDNESDAY 8:30 — 8:00 SORRY CLOSED THURSDAY KARLWENDT FARM EQUIPMENT INC 2365 Van Dyke Marlette Michigan 48453 (517) 635-7498 Dawn Koehler works very hard to get the job done, at Koehler Machine Inc. “Congratulation Seniors Middle School STUDENT COUNCIL The Middle School Student Council. SUTTER’S RECREATION AREA 5 Miles West of North Branch Hot Water and Flush Toilets 1601 Tozer 688-3761 146 MARLETTE MEL COLE REGISTERED JEWELER CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ART CARVED CLASS RINGS SANDUSKY LAPEER METAL PRODUCTS CO. 930 S. Saginaw Lapeer, Michigan 48446 M.K. CHAMBERS CO. 2249 Johnson Mill Rd. North Branch 688-3750 Acting as security guard, Merle Chamber's dog. 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MAIN-SOUTH OF M-21 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK WHOLESALE — RETAIL c h;o -o ohc NORTHBRANCH FOOD LOCKERS AND K S FABRIC SHOP “Home of Fine Fabrics” PROCESSING PLANT Proprietors: Gerturde E. Kimmel Gabrielle Swoish JEFFERSON STREET NORTH BRANCH Ml 48461 4290 Banker St. Phone North Branch, Ml 688-3518 MAYVILLE STATE BANK MEMBER F.D.I.C. Loans Insured Up to $40,000.00 BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOME NAN, BILL, and STEVEN FRICKE HANNA’S DAIRY QUEEN M-24 688-3232 or 688-3024 North Branch Cones — Splits, Malts, Sundaes Sandwiches UDE LOANS INC. Loans for Any Good Reason Credit Life Lapeer Plaza 1975 W. Genesee 664-2975 jjgJ Jig' 9 Appraisals Consultation FOSTER’S Plumbing — Heating — Electric Wiring 6793 N. JEFFERSON NORTH BRANCH, Ml Phone 688-3121 We are kinda shy and not 1 |J too well known in this area, | but we do want to get . . , 6 „ realtor acquainted. Give us a call and put us to work for you. Qa riEA (W. ASSOCIATES. INC. (517) 635-7417 or 635-2531 m p “[ I ' ■ j 11 MclNALLY ELECTRIC 1313 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Michigan 48446 664-0839 664-0830 You can count on quality that lasts because we put it first The “ACTIVE” way sounds like my way Camping — Swimming Phone 688-3235 Washakie Recreation Area ACTIVE HOMES CORPORATION MARLETTE. MICHIGAN 48453 TELEPHONE (517) 635-9771 Visit the Buckhorn (Ice Cream) Saloon 3461 Burnside Road North Branch, Ml 48461 151 “WE SOUND OFF” Sounj Congratulations North Branch Class of “78” off! dlje Lapeer dountp fresa “AMERICA’S LARGEST RURAL WEEKLY RAY’S DEPT. STORE Since 1940 Cloths For All The Family Dry Goods — Furnishing — Shoes Phone 688-3560 4036 Huron Terry Stevens and Randy Mclnally check out the merchandise at Ray's Department Store A W DRIVE THRU REST. 2977 MAIN STREET MARLETTE MICH 48453 Shelly Geisenhaver and Vince McNish down the food at Marlette A W. ■ | mercury] Dave Miller Ford 2941 Main St. Marlette, Ml 48453 Bill James Sales Representative Phone 635-9511 WOLVERINE STATE BANK 47 W. GENSEE ST. Phones 664-8643 LAPEER. Ml 48446 664-6912 THICK’S GLASS AND ALUMINUM IF YOUR GLASS IS THIN, SEE THICK” DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF AUTO GLASS AND THERMOPANE EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC RENTALS — REPAIRS — TRADE INS FILM PROCESSING — PASSPORT PHOTOS SANDUSKY MARLETTE PECK, MICHIGAN With Five Offices To Serve You Complete Banking Service Office 635-7455 Drive-In Banking Member F.D.I.C. — CUSTOM BUILT TO YOUR PLAN OR OURS — M- %c. EnJOY CAMPING WITH OUR SUPPLIES ACCESSORIES DICK FORBES EVERETTE GERBER LAPEER CAMERA CARD INCORPORATED 76 NEPESSING, LAPEER, MICHIGAN 664-1834 Don Janet Martin 664-1857 Thumb Radiator Service Auto Air-Conditioning — Parking Lot Sweeping Snow Removal AREA CODE 517 635-7327 DICK 2320 N. VAN DYKE MARIETTE. MICH 48453 Gordon Farrington 1434 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer Rd. BETTY DICK COULTER'S INC. MARKET 103 BEER AND WINE GROCERIES 4516 IMLAY CITY ROAD ATTICA, Ml 48412 ALLIS — Chalmers New Idea New Holland Q PUIS CHWIMERS ) PHONE 688- 3082 6672 LAKE PLEASANT RD. 153 LINES OLDS-CADILLAC GMC-TRUCKS 664-2935 ' PHONE 313-688-3475 coRNEROTHAIP|N MONUMENT SHERMAN BANKER C 0 DELL FLORENCE NORTH BRANCH, Ml. 48461 RICHARDSON JOHN’S COMMUNICATION SERVICE _ R.J.’S MARKET GROCERIES BEER AND WINE TAKE OUT PACKAGED ICE 664-4881 —«-1 GIFTS AND NOVELTIES 793-4697 WE SELL AND SERVICE CB RADIOS ALSO, COMMERCIAL TWO WAY AND POLICE SCANNERS 3528 N. LAPEER Rd. SAWDUST CORNERS 5967 N. LAPEER RD. Mobil A HARMON OIL COMPANY 6696 BEECH STREET NORTH BRANCH. Ml 48461 OFFICE (313) 688-3575 DIAL OPERATOR FOR TOLL FREE — ENT. 6138 WITH LAPEER COMMUNITY EDUCATION YOU CAN GAIN AN EDUCATION AND TAKE THE GED TEST CALL:664'4581 THE EMPLOYERS OF PTP WE WISH THE VERY TO THE CLASS OF “78”_ , Ai, LAKE BROTHERS 5025 N. BRANCH RD N.B., Ml 48461 DRINK MILK FOR THE GO OF YOUTH! BOOM-BOOM LAPEER CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS WEILER’S COUNTRY MKT. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, GUNSHOP, SPORTING GOODS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THE CORNER OF M-24 AND CASTLE RD. FOSTORIA, MICHIGAN B. SWADLING Disposal RUBBISH GARBAGE REMOVAL You Name It We Take It 688-2643 CONTAINER SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL P.O. Box 96 North Branch THE HEADLINERS HAIR DESIGNERS Precision Haircutting Styling Hair Replacement Style Support Processing 2246 N. Lapeer Rd. Lapeer, Michigan (313) 664-7601 Renee Cichoracki Dave Cichoracki CHEESE WINE SHOPPE Rem G. Currell Proprietor Store Hours 8:30-11:00 2240 N. Lapeer Rd. 3 miles No. of Lapeer on M-24 (313) 664-2271 ACHESON JEWELERS Diamonds — Watches Jewelry — Fine China Watch and Jewelry Repair Since 1928 Corner Court Nepessing LAPEER 664- 3902 OXFORD PLAZA LAUNDROMAT Next to Hamady 1955 W. Genesee PHONE 664-8412 COIN-OP DRY CLEANING All Washing Facilities 40 Washer 40 Extractor Drive-In Branches think 619 Franklin 450 N. Court 1789 W. Genesee FIRST NATIONAL 1990 N. Lapeer Rd. BANK OF LAPEER 8 Locations to Serve You Since 1856 Main Office 664-2946 Metamora Office 664-2281 Hadley Office 797-4700 Dryden Office 796-2264 North Branch Gas Oil Co-Op Inc. BLOUNT AGRICULTURE Master Mix Feeds Grain Fertilizers Beans Salts Chemicals seeds Big Mac North Branch 688-3100 North Branch Phone 688-3150 Compliments of Bette's Market KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Open 4am-8pm Closed Wednesday 1779 W. Genesee LAPEER 664-1431 6994 N. Lapeer Rd. Corner of 795-2400 Castle M-24 We have Original, X-crispy, BBQ chicken Shrimp Dinners H Salt Fish We Do Catering Ice Cream — Groceries — Snacks SCRIMGER'S FLORIST Drive Out a Little — Save a Lot 2268 N. Lapeer Rd. Phone 664-9947 LAPEER, MICHIGAN Quality Electronic Sales Service F.C.C. Licensed Technician 5082 N. Lapeer Rd. Columbiaville, Ml PHONE 793-6079 C.B. RADIOS Sawdust Bar Beer Wine Take Out Paul D. Marsh, Prop. 3505 N. Lapeer Rd. Sawdust Corners 157 DAVE 4 HALL N 3 2589 Van Dyke Deb Porte and Shelly Geisenhaver check out the sharp car. LAKE KORNERS GROCERY 4496 BORROWS ATTICA Sunoco tU-HaweAtTcM, Fine Foods — Fast Service Open 7 Days 458 NEPESSING STREET STEAKS CHOPS SEA FOOD FISH Lapeer Michigan 48446 COMPLETE MENU SELECTION ALSO COMPLETE LUNCH DINNER DIET SELECTIONS DIET DESSERTS CALL 664-1771 281 S MAIN LAPEER 159 KOHLER INSURANCE AGENCY ‘‘Bernie’’ Mary Kohler Congratulations Class of '78 _ 1333 IMLAY CITY RD. LAPEER 664-4515 Con-E-Cin Lanes n - E n Lames OFFICE C BERRY k856 | LiL Bowling Instructions On M-24 in Lapeer BRACY’S FURNITURE STRIPPING Phone 688-3500 Donald Bracy Claude Bracy 4011 Huron Street North Branch, Ml 48461 ELEANORS RESTAURANT Good Food and Ice Cream Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm Prop. 313-688-2702 ELEANOR BIERBUSSE Glass Replacements Auto Glass Installation SAM HERON INSURANCE AGENCY Life Farmowners Homeowners Auto Commercial C K 2050 No. Lapeer Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 PHONE: 664-9750 GLASS and ALUMINUM 222 E. Nepessing St. Lapeer, Mich. 48446 24 HOUR EMERGENCY OFF. PH: 664-0836 SERVICE HOME PH: 688-3513 wt m Bob Thibodeau and his trusty milk truck pose before delivering another shipment of delicious London’s Dairy Products. Bob Thibodeau 174 Burnside Road Wholesale Retail YAKES AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CERTIFIED MECHANICS 24 Hour Wrecker Service YAKES STANDARD 688-2700 Certified Mechanics THE AMERICANA Floral and Gift Shop Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions 688-2060 3957 Huron St. North Branch _ 313-688-3085 313-688-3086 HURON METAL PRODUCTS, INC 4337 Mill Street North Branch, Ml 48461 Teachers Association Each year the North Branch Education Association, Inc. presents scholarships of fifty dollars each to graduating Seniors. We hope that this will in a small way help some to be able to continue their education. These are the winners for the last two years: 1975-76 1. Danele Adamic 2. Lorine Christian 3. Linda Hogan 4. Cheryl Knox 5. Verna Miracle 6. Randy Repic Congratulations to these past winners of the Jane Krepps Memorial Award Scholarships. 1. Gary Ankley 2. Eric Bigelow 3. James DeMates 4. Claudia Elliott 5. Nancy Holder 6. Katrina Schlaud 7. Larraine Smeznik 162 The gang is down at Fitches to check out the great deals. FORD NORTH BRANCH MICH. uim mum center Randy McNally and John Chase get a course in how the wheels turn at L.S.C. 2100 N. LAPEER RD. LAPEER MICHIGAN Phone 664-6681 HOURS, Mon., Tues., WecT 8 AM To 6 PM THURS, FRI, TIL 9 SAT. 8 AM to 6 PM “Your Family’s Shopping Center’ FITCH MOTOR SALES 163 i1fy. MARATHON 688-3100 NORTH BRANCH, Ml Shoes for the Entire Family NORTH VM BRANCH AMERICAN LEGION N POST 457 NORTH BRANCH MICHIGAN Congratulations Seniors 664-6531 LAPEER. MICH c Jcy ee i, tcn A 7 tccdt r. LAPEER, MICHIGAN MAIN OFFICE, PHONE: MO 4-2977 9 AM to 3 P M Monday thru Thursday 9 A M to 6 P M Friday Saturday 9 A M to 12 164 Your Great Great Grandfather Traded At Orr's McDonald’s Lapeer McDonald's ■ I 486 S. Main (M.-24) Lapeer COUNTY TV SERVICE f M-90 4871 North Branch Phone 688-3282 Radios Stereo Television Art Bussure, owner of County TV, pauses for a moment while repairing a television. 4022 N. VAN DYKE IMLAY CITY, Ml 48444 Phone (313) 724-0019 LAPEER OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 4054 HURON STREET Congratulations Seniors 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. “Full line of” office equipment Karen Ankley and her mom display the fine selection of sporting equipment at Don’s Sport Shop. WALLY’S PARTY STORE 55 W. NEPESSING LAPEER, MICH. 48446 664-6321 A.B. Dick Dealer Mimo-Duplicator — Photo Copier S.C.M. Facit Typewriters Victor Calculators — Art Supply JCPenney THE FRIENDLY PLACE YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL Downtown Lapeer SHOP BY PHONE THROUGH OUR CATALOG DEPARTMENT Phone 664 - 5901 Pat Don Ankley Owners Congratulations Class Of ’78 167 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. BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1978 Patten Bookkeeping and Tax Service EE® 55 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer, Michigan 664-4291 OXJD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS Metamora Well Drilling LAPEER, MICHIGAN 1200 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, Michigan 664-2224 Dr. Mrs. James Siegler 4255 Huron Street North Branch, Michigan 48461 Lapeer Cleaners 380 Nepessing Street Lapeer, Michigan 48446 Jensen Equipment, Inc. Don Jensen, Owner Millington Main Office Marlette Memphis 9021 S. State 2424 Van Dyke 81611 N. Main Ph.: (517) 871-4545 Ph: 635-7555 392-2172 JCPenney THE FRIENDLY PLACE YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL Downtown Lapeer SHOP BY PHONE THROUGH OUR CATALOG DEPARTMENT Phone 664 - 5901 I DOWNTOWN LAPEER Sportswear Uniforms 313-664-0751 456 Nepessing St. L.S.I. CHASO-ROYCO DIV. Congratulations Class of 78” 169 170 171 8th Graders Arrive Back At School With Great Excitement And Enthusiasm 1977-78 was a great year for the class of “82” They were com- ing back for their last year as Ruth Fox Middle School Students. This year would show many changes for the class as they would begin to grow into a group that will remain a whole for the following years to come. This also was to be their last chance to show leadership and priority before crossing the road into the High School where they will then start all over again only this time as Freshmen. Mary Anderson Chris Ankley Steve Ankley Luke Armstrong Christine Bader Heather Barry Renee Beatty Calvin Beil Scott Bellanger Travis Bellow Leroy Bennett Joanna Bennetts Laurie Bently Pamela Billig Theresa Bootz Steve Bower Chuck Bowman Robert Bowman Charles Braidwood David Buckner Ron Buono Willie Burgess Robin Burtin Margaret Butler Jeff Bussure Bill Buterfield Mary Ann Butterfield Robert Caldwell ivtuut 172 Bill Caldwell Cynthia Caughey Mike Christian Debbie Cichoracki Robert Cloutier Steve Coates Suzanne Conger Liz Coster Richard Couttz Caitlin Corbet Louise Cox Tracy D'Arcy Kellie Dawkins Mark DeMates Steve Deschamps Tracy Deshetsky Glenda DesJardins Tanya Dickerson Helena Dies Ethel Diller Daniel Doran Steve Duncan Regina Elmore John Fessler Dwight Ferrett Don Filkins Tom Firmingham Kevin Frickie Dwayne Fulton Sherry Gabbard Jeff Goddard Jesse Goins Jeff Golombeski Forest Goodrich John Goodrich Opposite Pg.: Attempting to find out what really makes their little friend tick Allen Simmons and Tracy Visner carefully perform the opper- ation with hopefully good success. This Pg.: The 1977-78 Ruth Fox Middle School 8th Grade Football team. 173 Lisa Gorney Ray Goss Howard Gray Sandra Greenwood Tracey Groat James Guigar Patty Guigar Tom Hallock Tammy Hardin Steve Harmon Kris Harris Daniel Hawk Barbra Hayward Donald Hect Wesley Herrick James Hogan Bill Hogarth Richard Hueter Dotti Hunt Natalie Hurd Jeff Hurley Christian Hutson Charlie Iser Chris Jean Debbie Jentzen Kevin Johnson Lyndon Johnson Eli June 174 Opposite Pg.: 1977-78 Ruth Fox Middle School 8th Grade Cheer- leaders. This Pg.: 1977-78 Ruth Fox Mid- dle School 8th Grade Basketball Team. Lori Kennedy Becky Klauka Diane Klauka Phillip Klauka Jolene Kozlowski Teresa Kreiner Ward Kuck Sue Kunz Linda Laidler Kristi Lambert Todd Lange Tina Leffel Michele Leonard Joe Lock John Lock Susan Lucik Tim Lutes Kathy Manville James Mattox Kevin McCoy David McPeak Angelo Mersino Karen Miklovich Alma Miles Keith Miles Belinda Miller Mark Miller Cindy Mitchell 175 Jeanne Moore Wayne Morey John Myers Dale Nellenbach Tom Newbegin Mary Nolan Karen Oliver Cheryl O’Rourke Randy Ostrander Dinah Oxyer Willie Parsons Randy Patterson Linda Peplinski Scott Peplinski Barbra Perry Annette Peters 176 Steve Phillips Don Pierson Jerry Poineau Leah Pope Alvin Porritt Tracy Porte Patrick Potter Leonard Powell Jeff Quartermous Brian Radzwion Gina Ragatz Kari Ramseyer Kirk Randall Mack Reynolds Sheri Rhode Robert Richmond Maria Rogers Dennis Root Adam Rudy David Ruhlman Tom Ruhlman Sandy Rutledge Jody Shaller Joan Schank Gerard Schlaud James Schulz Richard Schultz Allen Simmons Opposite Pg.: (top) Giggly, Chris Harris studies out in the hall, (bottom left) Scott Peplinski pauses from the every- day turmoil of Mr. Passingham’s class to say Hi”, (bottom right) Adam Rudy throws the ball and catches the cam- era’s eye. • This Pg.: Demonstrating his talent and wit Steve Coates shows off for the camera. 177 Ellen Simmons Brenda Smith James Smith Tamie Smith Terry Smith Tim Smith Tim Snyder Rollin Stuewer Katrina Summerset Scott Sutter Tammi Taylor Terri Taylor Robert Thibodeau Lou Anne Thomas Sue Thompson Tim Thompson Dan Thornthwaite Wendy Troia Pam VanConant Christie VanKinkle This Pg.: (top) Debbie Jentzen concen- trates on her assignment, (center) Todd Lang takes a break from his stud- ies. (bottom) Mike Christian waits pa- tiently for his cue. Opposite Pg.: Steve Ankley studies with great intensity, (bottom) Oh Lone- some Me!” Howard Gray waits for the bell. 178 Kenneth VanSickle Milne VanSickle Tim Vroman David Walker Lance Walker David Wargo Patrick Watson Barbra Weingartz Kalan Weingartz James Watson Darcy White Jeff Williams Ray Wilson Mary Winther Kevin Withey Pam Woidan Tonya Wood Margaret Woods Jack Wright Mary Yuhasz After a year as the dreaded upperclassmen, the eighth graders will now get a taste of what it feels like to be at the bottom of the totem pole. It has been a long, hard, struggle. But the middle school years have been important ones. They have a graduation to look back on and an even bigger one to look forward to. They have grown in their minds, and also in their hearts and they will lose old friends for they must move on, but they will make new aquaintances. 179 Mr Bartholemew Mrs. Crake Mrs. Driskell Mr. Fauble Mr. Fiedor Miss Hunt Mrs. Jamison Mrs. Jankowski Miss Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr. Kaldahl Mrs. Kern Mr. Kunasiewicz Mrs. Martus 1977-78 Middle School Mr. Overzet (principal) and Mrs. Harris (secretary) 180 Mrs. Bigelow (counselor) Mr. Milnes Miss Murphy Mr. Passingham Mrs. Picarski Mr. Picarski Mr. Piwinski Mr. Prather Mrs. Radwick Mrs. Shoemaker Mr. Sutton Mrs. Ufford Mr. Winther Mr. Woerfel Miss Wissmueller 7th Graders Arrive Back At School With A Look Of Familiarity Jeffrey Adkins David Allen Kathy Allen Charlene Barkus Aldis Barry Daniel Bates Michelle Beardsley Karen Beatty Scott Beckwith Fred Beers Kelly Bennetts Victor Belland Ann Bogar Simone Bologna Donald Boyne Ronald Boyne Theresa Braidwood Brenda Bruman Charles Buckel Andy Burgess Ann Caldwell Donna Caldwell Sherrie Caldwell Christie Campbell Donald Carpenter Jerry Carter Corinne Cheney Kenneth Childers Peggy Childers Martha Christian Luann Cichoracki Kim Clemens Thomas Cloutier Richard Conner Belinda Corwin This Pg.: Smiling. Kareem Rea and Kelly Stroup work on their projects. Opposite Pg.: Our camera- man captures a glimpse of Gary Mullins while doing his own thing. 182 Arriving back for their 2nd. year, in the Middle School, the seventh grade looks toward new horizans. This year will hold many memo- ries for the class of “83”, as they will leave behind their childhood days and start to grow into young adults. As the days pass by quickly for them, they soon get back into the swing of student life, and start looking forward to the days ahead. Jeffery Crum Lorie Curell Brian Curtis Ed Czelusniak Don Daniels Barry Davey Theresa Deshetsky Cindy DesJardins Michele DeTavernier Mary Dodds Bill Dufort Greg Duncan Greg Dutcher Brad Dwyer Linda Fackler Joe Fantin John Fantin Paula Farnsworth Dawn Ferguson Lisa Ferguson John Ferkowicz Richard Ferrett Kathy Fessler Karen Fick Linda Fike Douglas Filkins Dawn Flowers Melissa Foster Sheila Gabbard Herman Gamelin Pam Gingerich Gary Goodrich Kelly Gormley Steve Griffin Jackie Guigar 183 This Pg.: 1977-78 Ruth Fox Mid- dle School 7th Grade Basketball Team Opposite Pg.: 1977-78 Ruth Fox Middle School 7th Grade Cheer- leaders Richard Hall Kenneth Hallead Greg Hallock Wayne Harris Frank Hartley Shelly Hartman Richard Holder James Howard Rena Howard James Hudson Kevin Hurd Julie Hurley Robert Inman Mary Jamison Michelle Janisz Kenneth Jentzen Jeffery Johnson Matthew Johnson Rhonda Johnson Jacqueline Jones Todd Jones Cathie Kaltz Steve Knox Cindy Koehler Kraig Koelher Connie Kohler Michael Kohler Duane Lamkey Dale Laur Rhonda Laur Steve LaVell Bart Leonard Paul Lepor Greg Leschuk Paul Lewis 184 Kelly Lucik Karen Markle Kristi Marshall Richard Mazzoni Dan Mayo Dolores Milbocker Marebeth Miles Mike Miller Randy Monroe Randy Morse Gary Mullins Walter Musiel Kelly Myers Lee Myers Philip Myers Joe McConnell Dennis McCoy Penny McGlashen Connie McLeish Tom McQueen Duane Naracon Saliy Naracon Denise O’Connell Tom Orr Kim Parrott Tom Peacock Yvonne Pearson Billy Petitt Earl Phelps Heidi Porte Gary Potter Mike Radecki Susan Radzwion Valadene Ragatz Scott Ramseyer 186 This Pg.: (top) The Thinker — Kelly Bennetts (Center) Bub Strich listenes patiently to a consulting friend. (Bottom) Who said staying after class wasn’t fun. Opposite Pg.: (Top) This picture is true fact only the names have been changed to protect the innocent, (from left to right) Rich Hall. Skip Lepor, and Rick Holder. (Bottom) Finally a break says one of Mr. Johnson’s gym classes. Karen Randall Pilar Rangel Chris Rea LeRoy Reamer Kathleen Repic Lois Reside Russell Richmond Bryan Rider Roy Riley Tom Robinet Nancy Robsoh Tim Ross LeRoy Rutherford Dwayne Saltzgiber Leonard Sanford James Shaller Henry Schank Orrie Schank Jill Schaub Darla Scherzer Patrick Schueneman Kim Schultz Tom Sharp Tina Shepard Brian Skalski Cindy Smith Debra Smith Kristine Sole David Sommer Marc Sowden Tricia Steele Gerald Strich Kelly Stroup Tony Such Pam Summersett Terri Sutherland James Sutphin Gary Sutton Jeff Swantak David Thibodeau Jennifer Thompson Tony Tyrrell Angeline Ward Jeff Weston John Whitaker Chris Woidan Dorothy Wolschleger Tracy Yacks As the year draws to a close, the class of ‘83’ moves on to take over leadership in the middle school. This next year will be both trying and excit- ing for them. “Good luck class of ‘83’. ” Pamela Addison David Allen Rebecca Allen Todd Anderson David Ankley Brenda Bader Patrick Barry Billie Bates Sherry Beckwith Keith Belland Ronald Bennett Scott Bennett Tracy Bennett Kurt Birkle Francesca Bologna Bert Bond Danny Borst Steve Boyne Suzette Brace David Bridger Wayne Bruman Paul Buckel Steve Burgess David Caldwell Kevin Cargill Bobette Case David Charlebois Michael Chase Dawn Childers Nancy Cichoracki Jeff Cloutier Dawn Conger Patty Coster Andy Coutts Tom DeMoins (This Page) Patty Coster records data for an experiment. (Opposite Page) Cindy Savedge and Debbie O’Connell busy themselves, on their printing projects in art. 188 6th Graders Enter Middle School With Enthusiasm 1977-78 held many first’s for the class of “84’ For them entering the Middle School for the first time was new, exciting, and also somewhat frighten- ing. Breaking away from the usual everyday recess and basics of being 5th graders and, starting to adjust to getting up an hour earlier was one of their first tasks. Soon after they all began to get used to their new atmosphere and as the days went by they all fell into the life of being Ruth Fox Middle School students. Tom DeWitte Joe Dhooghe John Doran David Dotson Matthew English Barbara Fantin Cindy Farnsworth Tim Feldbush Raelene Ferguson Brian Fike Denise Fike Dennis Fike Steve Freeland Andy Fyke Darin Geigar Ron Gingerich Jon Gleeson Steve Goddard Gerald Goodrich Reed Gordon James Green Robert Griffin Richard Groat Dawnette Guigar Kathryn Guilfoil Joyce Haack Shannon Harrington Shannon Hart 189 (This page) Annette Hodgkinson watches her teammates crawl their way to her during a lively game of crab soccer. (Opposite) First hour gym girls en- joy crab soccer. Kevin Hect Kim Hect Chris Hiltz Ryan Hobson Annette Hodgkinson Renetta Hornbeck Kelly Hotchkiss Jay Hudson Ron Hueter Kelvin Hurd Denise Iser Brad Johnson Ed June Kevin Kardell Dave Kayfes Scott Kean Kim Kelch Bryan Kelley Scott Kennedy Tracy Kerckaert Fred Kile Linda Kinch Joe Kozlowski Jerry Kuhn Kirk Lambert Sandra LaValley Dan Lewis Todd Makowske Allen Manville Diane Markle Karen Marshall Karla Marston Kelly Marston Dawn Mayo Rhonda McDowell 190 Kris McMullen Wendy McMullen Joe McSkulin Ted Mersino Joanne Miles Laura Miller Nelson Miller Sheri Miller Jeff Miner Valerie Molzon Steve Moore Terry Moore Velma Morey Tom Moss Rod Motich Paul Mullins Gary Murray Chris Myers Melissa Nellenbach Beverly Nolan Duane Nutt Debra O’Connell Markus O'Rourke Denise Patterson Valerie Pearson Mary Perry Ray Petitpren Shane Petitt Tina Porritt Ron Potter Linda Radzwion Gary Raymond Kristine Repic Roxanne Repic Linda Reynolds 191 This Pg.: (top) Working together. Deb Winterton and Patty Coster draw with the aid of an enlarger, (bottom) Rod Motich and Linda Radzwion record their findings in Mr. Milnes Science class. Opposite Pg.: (top) 1977-78 Ruth Fox Middle School Student Council, (bottom) Helping out. by taking care of the slide projectors are Rhonda McDowell and Tracy Kerckaert. Talbert Reynolds Randy Rich Andy Richmond Michelle Rogers Paula Rogers Evelyn Rudy John Ruhlman Narda Rutherford Ron Ryan Kim Salmons Anne Sarles Cindy Savedge Ed Schank Maria Schank Mike Schuneman 192 RUTH FOX MIDDLE SCHOOL Chris Seeley Tina Shafer Sheryl Simpson Noah Skalski David Smeznik Angelia Smith Greg Smith Marcia Smith Mike Smith Keith Stanko Elizabeth Starkey Dave Stoll Lisa Strahan Peggi Sutter Sue Swain 193 Catrina Taylor Penny Thompson Mark Tippett Becky Urchick Diana Walker Jeanne Ward Tom Wargo Kurt Wasilewski Matthew Weingartz Robert Weston This Pg.: (top) one ... two ... three ... jump (center) Who says teachers don’t enjoy their work. Miss Hunt plays the role of villian. (bottom) John Ruhlman and Greg Smith work intently on their art project. Opposite Pg.: Situps aren’t as easy as they look!” say some sixth graders, (center) Tiring spectators watch pa- tiently. (bottom) Mr. Johnson stops the clock for Seely. 194 Cindy Whitaker Shawn Whitehead Greg Wiegersma Jeannette Williams Robert Wilson Debra Winterton George Woidan Troy Wood Stephanie Worden Jessica Wright Gerald Yacks Cathy Zeilinger Moving ahead to another precious year in their life, the future 7th graders, who have had a taste of being Underclassmen, are now going to be neutral. It has been a good year with friends, class parties, and a lot of hard work, but they move ahead, strong, willing, and able. 195