Northridge High School - Shield Yearbook (Middlebury, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1981 volume:

Caught Up in 1980-81 Shield Volume 12 Northridge High School 13515 County Rd. 16 Middlebury, IN 46540 Phone (219) 825-2142 Caught Up in the Gold Rush It started quietly, almost like the tremor before the earthquake. But it built rapidly. It took possession of people and sent them stampeding toward the west coast. The mere mention of the word filled the air with a nervous excitement and made people tremble. . . gold The 1849 gold rush had begun, and there was no stopping it. People con- tracted ‘the fever,” and it was highly contagious. Anyone who hesitated was swept along with all the rest. They were all caught up in the gold rush. One reason there is sometimes no toilet paper in the restrooms is that it is being used for other purposes. Mrs. Linda Kaminskis found her tee-peed office as humorous as_ those responsible Performing a half time routine to “Spirit of Spain” is Kim Kurtz One of the competitions during Spirit Week was to see who could walk on their hands the farthest. Senior Cory O'Dell won this one hands down Entertaining half time audiences is the job of the auxiliary. Moustache and all, co-captain Paula Wallace dances to “Twelfth Street Rag.” Brazilian exchange student Anne Pena does some homework in the library. Upon returning home, she hopes to some day become a veterinarian Creativity has not died out. Tactfully placed styrofoam cups surprised and pleased many football fans Concentration is displayed by senior Stacey Yoder when rehearsing for a half time performance Everyone wants to get into the act. No, not a student who failed to complete an assignment, just the little fellow that hangs around Miss Mary Zimmer's room The lobby is a popular hang-out during study halls, lunch, and before and after school. It doesn't always beat the boredom, but it does allow a chance to socialize as this exclusively senior group is doing Raviola is a popular item in the ala-carte line. Donna Smith receives hers as Marcy Troyer still tries to make up her mind Careful not to spill any water, Janet Hostetler empties her cup into Chris Hackett's during the Bucket Brigade. Gold Fever Now, over a century later, the fever has taken possession of the 663 students who crowd the halls of the 12-year old school building. It envelops them with a determination to do their best; like the time the band marched on to a first division rating at the state competition. It motivates faculty, as well as students, to become involved; like the time they defeated the WRBR Golden Gunners by two points. It fills the air with a spirit and excitement that has the power to make rival schools tremble; like the time the boys’ varsity basketball team came back to defeat the Goshen Red- skins after losing to them in the first game of the season, and walked away with the holiday tourney trophy. The fever is still contagious. Those who falter still get swept up in the whirlwind. And there’s still no cure for it. After panning for, and finding that first gold nugget, silver and bronze are not as precious. That's why everyone is still caught up in the gold rush. - q ’ LNT Otros IGT WoOUd like gé lo. Sty Good Luck j ) - rm IY ert: 5) i Tf} POMINSE Ol inais ‘ � é o° palo? i � In the spirit week's attempt to get the football team fired up, freshmen offered their good luck wishes by signing a poster. Movies are a welcome break from lectures for the teacher as well as the students. Mr. Don Lanctot prepares to show one to his freshman class. Spirit Weeks were a big part of Student Life. Instead of the usual “dress-up” days, activities were planned that would encourage more peo- ple to become involved. The Bucket Brigade included ten from each grade and pitted them against the other three grades in a cold, wet competition. STUDENT LIFE It may not be as popular as the Superbowl, or as glamorous as the Miss America Pageant, but it kicks off the year with excitement and the undying spirit of competition. What is it? It's homecoming. And it’s only the beginning of student life Student Life is the Spirit Week that left few students disappointed about the cancelled floats. It's the Winter Homecoming and the Valentine’s Day telegram delivery that were snowed out, but took place a week later. It’s the Prom, the play, the convocations. It’s signing yearbooks, selecting class rings, trading pictures, ordering graduation announcements. It's the senior guy's pyramid at the basketball games. In fact, it's every part of the student that’s not seen when hidden behind a desk. Oh, trying to keep up with the rush of Student Life may not always b e easy, but as someone once said, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” The Tug-of-War over the mud was won by the team of seniors. The entire student body assembled outside to watch the contest Sophomores Dina Bloss and Lee Braddock made a team as they reach for the ball in Pig- gyback Basketball. ” Excitement grows as Jeff Miller (better known as “Squatto ) and Lisa Pratt race in the Wagon Race. Trying to find the pedals is Ayatollah Kho- meini, disguised with Doug Peachy’s body, helping the seniors place third in this event. You can't see his real expression but Pat Yowell must be having fun as he helps the seniors receive a first place in hall decorations. No, we are not being invaded by martians just Dennis Graber showing his spirit. Catching that Raider Spirit What is spirit? Is it the pom pons waved frantically by students cheer- ing the team on? Is it the pyramids built by that lively booster club? Or maybe the students joining in with the band for the school song? Spirit really is all of the above plus much more. You can’t explain it by things done — only the feelings felt. Feelings of spirit grew each day as class competitions encouraged students to participate in the Bucket Brigade, Wagon Race, Tug-of-War, Piggyback Basketball, and the class hall decorations. Each team had their The final reward for a long week of fun and games is evident on Greg Slabach's face. The cream “pie in the eye” was appropriately plac- ed by the Senior “Rowdies” as Spirit Week came to a close share of experiences, such as when the handlebars came off the sophomore’s tricycle, the ‘‘suc- cessful” method used by Curtis Stump and Joy Kauffman in the Wagon Race contributing to the junior’s losing effort, and the sore shoulders of the boys supporting the girls in Piggyback Basketball. Despite the final tally of points revealing that the sophomores had won, each class enjoyed the activities and helped Northridge become “caught up” in the spirit for the fall football Homecoming. Exuberance is an outstanding feature of Homecoming games as shown by the spirit line. Mr. Dan Shroyer collects votes from Cindy Terry and Tim Weaver. Piss! SD gad « aude me Airraec Some New Additions to an Old Tradition Homecoming this year was a new experience for all involved. Floats were cancelled and a new way to show spirit was found. Each class decorated a hall to suggest a holiday. The senior theme, which won, was Halloween, followed by the juniors who’s theme was Valentine’s Day, the sophomores who chose Thanksgiving, and the freshmen who had Christmas. The hall by the gym was done by everyone. Class com- petition was also involved during Spirit Week through activities organized by Joe Sanford and Dexter Prough, along with the help of Mr. Dan Shroyer, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Stahley, and many of the members of the Student Council. The win over Bronson 21-0 and the choice of Susie Adamson as queen put a great end to the week. Homecoming queen Susie Adamson takes a moment to rest after the excitement of being crowned. Queen contestants Ann Ludwig, Linda Kauff- man, Mary Yoder, and Susie Adamson stand with Kris Harper, junior, Darlene Neuman, sophomore, and Cindy Yoder, freshman, members of the queen's court. Disbelief shows on the face of Susie Adamson while pride shines in the eyes of her escort, Jeff James. Feature Yahoo! It's Twinkie the Kid! This Twinkie will fill someone's face with pure bliss! One of America’s biggest habits is one found in all classes. It is a habit of both the rich and the poor, young and old, male and female. Although this habit can be dangerous, it is not illegal. What is it? Eating junk food, of course! No matter where a person goes in today’s world, junk foods are right with him. Potato chips, pretzels, corn chips, crackers, and tortilla chips are all junk foods. However, the junk foods that people consume the Teachers can get hooked too, as shown by Don Lanctot, Mary Zimmer, and Lynn Thomas Steph Smith fulfills her junk food needs by visiting the school snack machine. Hooked on a Habit greatest amount of are those with sugar. Americans especially have a sweet tooth, as seen by the number of people who walk down the halls at school eating cookies and drinking pop. One of the greatest attractions of the school cafeteria is its chocolate chip cookies. Students and teachers alike swarm the cafeteria, both before and after lunch, hoping for some cookies before going back to lk Source class. After school, the center of at- tention is the concession room where students can buy candy bars, potato chips, pop, and other types of junk food. Although overdoing the junk food can lead to obesity and poor health, moderate amounts won't hurt. So have a seat, lean back, take your shoes off, and have a cookie. You'll be surprised how fast your troubles will leave. A cold glass of bubbly pop makes everything go down better. The contentment on Jill Zebel’s face comes from her sweet tooth’s fulfillment. Easy access of such items makes junk food con- sumption a hard habit to kick. Students from every class attended the Semi- formal. Here, couples seem to be enjoying themselves and the music Looking especially pleased with himself is Jay Boughner as he dances with his date Kim Weaver Helping out with the ticket sales are Sandra Miller, Lori Robinson, Becky Bowman, and Cindy Miller. the World Away On March 7, 1981 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. a dance of a different sort took place in the cafeteria at NHS. The Semi-formal is unlike any other dance held during the year at Northridge. It’s organized by Student Council members and class officers from the freshman and sophomore classes. This year they chose the theme “Love the World Away” for the special night. Music was provided by WRBR. Tickets for the dance were sold during the week at the school and they were also sold at the door. Posters were hung throughout the Looking for someone fellas? Here, Rob Buller and Ken Beachy appear to be searching for someone — their dates perhaps? school and announcements were made practically every day. Many students were busy with preparations for the big Saturday night! The Semi-formal is a popular event at Northridge. It's slightly better at- tended by the underclassmen although many of the upperclassmen attend also. Everyone seems to enjoy shedding the usual jeans and T-shirts or sweaters worn at most of the dances and replacing them with dresses and high heels or suits and ties. Besides, where else can a guy take a girl and only have to spend four dollars? Service with a smile! Tamie Hawkins seems eager to sell Kevin Bontrager his tickets to the Semi-Formal as Jeff Fingerle looks on. For Your Entertainment Giving students a break from the monotonous schedule of classes, entertaining them to make them smile, giving them a chance to recognize their own goals and ac- complishments: That's what convoca- tions are all about. Entertaining students this year was an easy job for a music group called “Freedom Jam”, who played top hits off the American charts and also threw in some skits they worked up themselves. The following night they gave an hour and a half concert that was as well- attended as their convocation. Displaying reptiles in a way of cau- tion and care was reptile specialist Chuck Naidl who also added a bit of comedy relief to his show. Also enter- taining and amazing students was magician Dick Oslund. During the winter months the school held some convocations for the winter sports teams to recognize outstanding players and their coaches. Becoming Santa Claus for a day doesn't seem to bother Carmon Cripe as he reaches in his bag for another prize Taking part in a contest in which marsh- mallows are the main course are Tamra Hershberger and Gregg Eash Displk cautic Displaying reptiles in an informative yet cautious way is Chuck Naidl. The most popular convocation held was a group called “Freedom Jam” who played some of the top hits for the student body. Doing one of their skits are group members Mark Ward Ron Carithers, and Skeeter Barkley Playing double roles for the group “Freedom Jam” is Dave Kennedy who kept the beat on the drums but also did some sound effects for their skits Pz Trying to find a seat for a convocation can be as much fun as the show itself. Here some students are finding that out. All are waiting expectantly to see who Miss Junior Miss Tamie Braddock will crown as the 1981 Winter Homecoming king. Candidates and escorts are: Julie Bryant, Wayne Nether- cutt, Suzy Adamson, A. Dean Yoder, Linda Kauffman, Phil Schwartz, Stacey Yoder and Greg Slabach. What a star! Senior Wayne Nethercutt, chosen by the student body to reign as king, pauses with escort Julie Bryant all smiles. The man in charge of the whole affair is Stu- dent Council advisor Mr. Dan Shroyer, who in- troduced the candidates and announced the king. Taking his first royal walk is king Wayne Nethercutt along with escort Julie Bryant LONG LIVE THE KING! Many things are the same when planning the fall and winter Homecomings. The candidates must be chosen and voted on, escorts must be chosen and voted on, escorts must be picked, flowers must be ordered, and music must be planned. The only things that are different are the sport and the sex of the student being crowned. The candidates chosen from the senior class were: Wayne Nethercutt, Phil Schwartz, Greg Slabach, and A. Dean Yoder. Their escorts were: Julie Bryant, Linda Kauffman, Stacey Yoder, and Suzy Adamson respec- tively. Underclassmen represen- oe The announcement is made and escorts and candidates offer their congratulations to the surprised king chosen by his peers. There was no dance following the Homecom- ing victory because it had already taken place one week earlier, on the date Homecoming had originally been planned. Seniors Jeff Miller and Patsy Yoder dance a slow dance to a song played by the WNDU disc jockey tatives and escorts were: junior, Kevin Bontrager and Kim Davis; sophomore, Wayne Yoder and Misi Yoder, and freshman, Leroy Kopf and Lori Robinson. Due to an unexpected snow storm and a “badly needed” week off of school, the Homecoming was postponed from February 20 to the 26th when the basketball team played Prairie Heights. Because of the postponement, there was no dance after the game, but the evening ended “happily ever after’ with a victory over the Panthers, and Wayne Neth- ercutt having been chosen king. Feature His hat perched at just the right angle, Ken McCreary creates his own special look of class It's hard to tell from her face what Becky Stout is thinking here but those Doritos sure look good. Looking Good! A person is capable of telling everyone just how he feels without uttering a word. How is this possible? By using facial expressions, of course! Smiles, frowns, pouts, and _ grins, they're all facial expressions. These expressions and many, many more are seen every day in the school halls. When a teacher walks down the hall with a frown on his face, it’s sure to be a rough day. But when the person sitting next to you flashes you a grin during a tough math test, it makes your spirits rise. It has been said that first impres- sions are often based on appearance and a smile is certainly more attrac- tive than a frown. So the next time it becomes difficult to put feelings into words, forget about words, and use your face instead. What in the world? Kathy Cuthbert's face is show- ing what seems to be a wide variety of emotions. it Rick Grew +} hin r dress-up day An Indiana shirt and a Cardinal baseball ca have Lori Puckett looking so confused! Smile girls, you're on Candid Camera! Missy Mahaffa and Toni Rutherford sure don’t ap- pear to be camera shy! Wintergreen — The Flavor Lasts! The 1980 election fell upon the na- tion, and with it, its promises and pro- blems. That’s why the musical “Of Thee I Sing” fit in perfectly with the times. The play was a political satire, which often cut down the Senate, the Supreme Court, and most of all the virtually unknown vice-president. The platform for the mock election was, very simply, one word love. The conflict arose when a competition was held to “Miss White House” to marry the promising candi- date for president, John P. Wintergreen. The lovely Miss Diana Deveroux was chosen, but elect a Wintergreen had already made up his mind to marry his secretary-the Beauty shines forth as Lori Gustafson applies make-up to Shelly Troyer's face efficient Miss Mary Turner. This ac- tion paved the way for threats, severed foreign relations, and nearly his impeachment, as the beautiful blossom of the South spread the story of how she was so cruelly jilted However, all did end _ happily. Twins were born to the president and his wife, and the neglected vice-pres- ident Alexander Throttlebottom, finally received recognition as he was assigned to take over the duty the president had failed to complete that of marrying Miss Deveroux. The play was directed by Miss Mary Zimmer, Mrs. Ellen Augustine, and Miss Mary Ulrey. Student direc- tor was Toni Rutherford. ( 25 ” The full cast gathers on the stage to sing “Posterity.”’ Harley Baker helps Todd Hruby prepare for his performance Diana Deveroux Senator Lyons (De crisis (Stacey snnis ( looks to Yoder) iber) in her time of Diana Deveroux (Stacey Yoder) tries to tempt her way into the White House as Wintergreen’s (Cletis Miller Wintergreen (Cletis Miller} and Mary Turner (Liz Galt) stand on their one word platform while Senators Lyons (Dennis Graber) and Jones (Scott Tilley} look on Wrestlers John Miller and Kevin Davis go into action while committee members watch Steph Smith, Judi Carpenter, and 1980 graduate Heidi Bauer, three members of the little seen but loudly heard pit band, practice Distinguished Faculty? Once again, the faculty had a hit with their play. Their performance of “Bye-Bye Birdie” may have brought a few raised eyebrows from profes- sionals, but everyone involved en- joyed themselves. For the first time in the history of the faculty play, students were members of the cast, as well as stage crew members. People involved included faculty from the elementary schools as well as from Heritage. Also included, of course, were students and faculty from Northridge. Proceeds from the play go toward scholarships for seniors interested in education careers. Teenage fans watch adoringly as Conrad Bir- die prepares a meal. “You're my steady”, assures Hugo's girlfrie nd The life of a teenager is shown during telephone talk time Albert Peterson's new secretary has many hid- den talents. She tap dances and does the splits Getting up is another story Conrad Birdie (Mr. Dennis McCrumb) poses for a picture as fans look on “But I'm 32!” protests a 16 year old Hugo (Mr Chris Colburn} dal Citizens look on as the mayor presents Conrad Birdie with a key to the city Feature The note must be touching as all are listening intently to the note of Brian Breniser’s admirer. me . f 4. | tonmunucter Valentine’s Day! A day of sunshine vd: f Communists and flowers. Throughout the school halls are paper hearts and cupids. Many students wear pins on their shirts or jeans. Couples wander through the halls, making elaborate plans for their Valentine's date. It is the day when everyone has someone to love and love is expressed to all. This is the second year Northridge has contributed to these expressions of love by allowing the Lance staff to deliver Valentine messages to students. These messages can be said or sung, and some are even delivered with lollipops! Teachers only smile when _ these messages are delivered, for on this day, more than any other, the old saying is true. Everyone does love a lover! Kunth to part A nice substitute for the thirty dollars you might have to pay for a dozen roses is a homemade heart tree. Dressed in boxer shorts and heart pins are Scott Zirkle, Suzie Bontrager, Scott Tilley, Ron Troyer, and Stacey Yoder as they deliver with gusto the Valentine Grams. This is where it all started — ordering the Valentine Grams for your loved one as Ken Beachy and Cory O'Dell are doing from Ron Troyer. Curiosity mingled with happiness is seen on Randy Wilson's face when being sung to. Hou, youre the onc. You acc the onc T care for. You, youre the onc - The one © do my hair for Oh (aame _ you make this day, wierth Living for Youre why © +o athool, Even if rts a bore. Oh.deorinamc) , L do it att For you - 5. The Chorus from: You Light Up My Life” 4 Sunq 4o MS Donalds Sona. When picking “just the right” message for your sweetie, prices ranged from a dollar for the musical notes, fifty cents for the written grams and twenty-five cents more with a lollipop nany years of hard work and ractice, these five students receiv- usic awards: Dennis Graber, Arion letis Miller, Choral Award; Monica Outstanding Marching Band Member; Greg Sevison, John Phillips Sousa Award Elizabeth Galt Underclassman Award rhree years of faithful study pay off at last for junior Jerri Schultz while receiving an award for her “excellence” in Spanish | = A hand shake of gratitude and congratulations is exchanged between N.H.S. teacher Mr Dennis McCrumb and Tamra Hershberger when Tamra is awarded the M.C.C.T.A scholarship grant Mr. Leonard Beechy, yearbook sponsor presents editors Ann Ludwig and Natalie Smith with a certificate and pin for their dedication The Final Payoff All the hard work, a life-time of dedication put toward the achieve- ment of a single goal: to give it all you've got and be number one. Each year Northridge has the distinct honor of presenting its top students with tokens of recognition for their outstanding efforts. All through life these excellent students, each a specialist in his own area, have work- ed hard and given it their “all”. Now, at long last, it begins to pay off. They have reached their immediate goals This year, the honor of presenting Mr. Pratt with the track team’s trophy for the Concord Relay championship is given to Mike Galt and Keith Gingerich An eager Tim Weaver anxiously awaits the presentation of his much deserved “Best Draft- sman” award for Elkhart County from the Career Center and are now striving to apply all of their skills and knowledge to the new life awaiting each of them. The awards received by these students are merely small tokens of the achievement in their chosen areas of study, but the intention and meaning of the award is always the same no matter how large or small. It seems to say this: Northridge is proud of the standard of excellence maintained by its students! Bodies beautiful Steve Petersen, Scott Graber, and Wayne Yoder show off their hairy chests. The winner? Steve Petersen. Extreme suction is needed to hold onto the ping-pong ball as Susan Hayes discovered. They Call It Spirit Through tradition, the week before the basketball sectional is called Spirit Week. In the past, Spirit Week consisted of “dress-up” days. This year a new approach was tried. In- stead of dressing up, each class par- ticipated in different games every day. On Monday the classes com- peted in class challenges. Tuesday was the day for the obstacle course, while Wednesday was the ping-pong relay. Thursday was a day for relays — the scooter relays. The week end- ed on Friday with the ever-popular piggyback basketball. Mr. Bruce Stahly, who helped the cheerleaders and Student Council organize the week, said that it was hoped that the activities would in- volve more students in Spirit Week. Each activity used the maximum number of students possible, and students did claim to enjoy the activities. The seniors were the overall cham- pions for the week. wae jena — _ pied ae —_— — —s — — =e — After participating in the coke guzzling contest, Pam Magyar catches her breath. No, it's not flood season. It's Jack Rogers, Steve Ambrose, Gary Peters, and Dan Hostetler com- peting for the hairiest legs. Jack won it by the hair of his chinny-chin-chin. After eating crackers and whistling, champion Linda Hoffman has a severe case of cotton mouth. Rumor has it that he once ate a “Funmeal” in four bites. No wonder Kent Kauffman won the banana eating contest so fast! The punch bow! began to be a popular place as the evening wore on. Here, Tina Graber and Tim Gage take a short break to refresh themselves This picture taken from above the ballroom gives an overall view of the good time everyone seems to be having The delicious buffet served at the Century Center began the evening on the right note, even though there was a line The King and Queen's dance is a tradition at Northridge. Here, Wayne Nethercutt and Ann Ludwig continue this tradition after being crowned by Mr. Don Weirich and Miss Gail Moody The dance floor is an excellent place to share a private joke as seniors Todd Hruby and Kelly Kopf demonstrate Even though everyone's all dressed up, it doesn't mean the element of humor is missing from the evening. Scott Hoover and Misi Yoder seem to be amused about something. _ 4 Tuxedos and long dresses don't seem to be stopping these couples from getting out on the dance floor After being chosen Prince and Princess of the Prom by the junior class, Bob Warstler and Kim Davis pose to have their picture taken Beautiful Illusions Prom night, a night of romance, glamour, and enchantment. Sparkling eyes, bubbling laughter, and beautiful illusions all abound on this night. For students at Northridge, this magical night was Saturday, May 9, 1981. The Prom was held at the Century Center in South Bend in the downstairs ballroom overlooking the river. Iced blue and ivory were used to create the color scheme and the theme was “Love, Look What You've Done to Me.” The night began with a_ buffet dinner served at the Century Center after which the junior class officers presented a short skit entitled, “The Ten Commandments for Prom- goers.” The dancing began soon afterwards. Many couples also took advantage of the beautiful patio that overlooked the river. However, as soon as the rain began to fall, the dance floor became the most popular place to be. After the dance was over, everyone drove back to Elkhart to the Concord Cinema for their private showing of the movie “Private Eyes’ starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts. Luckily, the movie was a comedy and almost everyone was able to stay awake. While some couples did keep up the tradition of continuing Prom night activities well into Sunday, the constant downpour of rain and the fact that Sunday was Mother's Day forced many couples to find their way home early. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Terry reads off the names as School Board members present the diplomas. or Not... Here We Come After recalling the main events that influenced students’ lives during the past four years, senior speaker Ann Ludwig concluded with a thank you to parents, teachers, and friends Emotions ranged from tears, to solemness, to ecstasy. Here, Lori Gustafson and Tony Calabrese seem to be experiencing the latter, while Vice-President Jim Lantz seems to be feeling more solemn. “The graduating class of ‘81 is ready for society, but is society ready for the class of '81?” joked Principal James McCormick. Ready, willing, and eager are all adjectives that could have described the graduating seniors on the evening of May 23. The ceremony began at 7:00 PM in the school gymnasium. There were two student speakers, Cory O'Dell and Ann Ludwig. The guest speaker was Dr. Robert Miller. Many lasting memories were form- ed during the hour-and-a-half ceremony. Some areas of each graduate’s life were left behind forever, but many more new oppor- tunities and experiences were given a chance to grow. And so, the depar- ture of the Class of '81 began a new chapter in each graduate’s life and in the life of Northridge High School. Taking a moment to read a program and reflect on the past four years are Stacey Yoder and Dave Lantz Congratulations, a handshake, and, of course, a diploma are given to senior class President Greg Slabach by School Board member Mr Roger Krider Parents, relatives, and friends all assemble in the gym to attend the ceremony. Auxiliary members get plenty of exercise dur- ing the football months. Class time is often spent outdoors polishing routines check and concessions from « So As the nightmare unfolds, you are seated in the front row bleache eae watching a ball game. Suddenly, you become irsty, but when yo buy a coke, no one is there to sell you one. During half ban 0 an empty floor and tap your foot to the sound of When the final buzzer blows declaring your tear cheers. ’ But that’s where the clubs come in. A overlooked or seem ‘unimportant, a yes ry, poe y serving, supporting, and s all; about Attending a Student Council meeting are Cin- dy Yoder, Jay Boughner, Lori Robinson, Bob Warstler, and Mark Purdy. The Student Coun- cil met every other Wednesday throughout the school year. One of the Student Council's activities boldly declares the pride at NHS. Council members met one Saturday morning armed with paint brushes and ready to work. The Council's faculty advisor, Mr. Dan Shroyer, looks a little skeptical during a meeting. Someone getting a little carried away with a new idea perhaps? Student Council ’81: Busy, Busy, Busy The NHS Student Council was busy this year. They continued to sponsor the dances after the games and organize activities such as Homecoming, the various Parent's Nights, and the Semi-Formal. They also succeeded in substantially ad- ding to their list of responsibilities. Spirit Week activities were created by Student Council members and proved to be a big success. The Stu- dent Council contributed greatly toward filling the school with Christmas spirit. They decorated the front lobby with mistletoe and even a Christmas tree! Santa arrived at NHS upon the re quest of the Student Student Council officers, V.P. Greg Slabach, Pres. Steve Petersen, and Sec. Ann Ludwig ap- pear to be listening attentively to a new idea, or maybe an old problem. Front row: Becky Bowman, Jay Boughner, Paul Collier, Lori Robinson, Cindy Yoder. Second row: Scott Tilley, Cindy Miller, Mitch Slabach, Sandra Miller, Tina Troyer, Mark Purdy. Third row: Jim Lantz, Patty Yoder, Sec. Ann Ludwig, Pres. Steve Petersen, V.P. Greg Slabach, Bob Warstler. Fourth row: Joe Sanford, Treas. Ken Beachy, Kevin Bontrager, Dexter Prough. Council and students were able to get their pictures taken with him. Upon the request of some of the students, the Student Council asked for and obtained permission to paint the wall of the gym above the home side bleachers with this slogan, “Raider Country.” It was a busy year for the members, whe were chosen by their peers to represent their classes, but it was also a very rewarding year. Progress was made — and that’s what the Northridge Student Council is all about. It’s a group of students who are caught up in progression at NHS! Student Council isn’t all work. Mitch Slabach takes some time out to flash a big smile! The senior Booster Club members are looked to for spirit and leadership. Leading the club in a cheer is Tony Bontrager, Tim Copeland, and Ron Hout. Members of the Booster Club and Raiderettes contribute in ways other than cheering, like sweeping the floor, for instance, as Ron Hout and Tim Gage are doing. During warm-up time, Dave Hunt poses as the Raider mascot, and once had a sword fight with Panther mascots from a rival school rere 8 @ Ah 4 2 eee Sectional night packs the Northside gym. Even NHS students unable to buy season tickets are sometimes able to get past ushers to sit with the group and share their spirit. opirit? We Got It! Wind It Up and Let It Show! What caused a group of junior guys to wear togas to school on the Friday of sectionals? What caused Scott Zirkle to wear sunglasses and a basketball on his head to a game? What brought out all the T-shirts, sport coats, ties and pompons? Spirit, that’s what. Spirit comes in all shapes and sizes. It doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or grade point average. Anyone with the enthusiasm can be a part of the Raiderettes or Booster Club. Whether the victory is secured, or all hope is lost, the job of the Booster Club and Raideret- tes is to stand behind the team and cheer them on Although the Booster Club often turns their backs on the opposing team's line-up, the Raiders always receive a standing ovation In addition to some of the more traditional events like running to sec- tionals and building pyramids, some new things were added. The Clubs sold pompons for fifty cents and built a “castle” for the players to run through. The Clubs also agreed to help with tasks such as sweeping the gym floor and singing along during the National Anthem. No matter what ways were found of expressing spirit, the support was evident, a nd that’s the whole purpose of the clubs. French braids became popular among aux- iliary members with long hair who needed to keep it under their hats. Here Steph Smith finishes Sherri Sevison’s hair. The pace slows down and much of the move- ment stops during “Let It Be Me.” Although the exhibition performance at Rice Field was described by one member as “humiliating,” the performance at the local contest ‘went pretty well” and qualified them for state. Chin in, head up, eyes forward. It’s not always easy to keep these positions when there are distractions, but the concentration on Cheri Tharp’s and Dave Lantz's face shows that it can be done. As the band prepares to enter the field at the state contest, Linda Kauffman awaits the mo- ment at well-drilled attention. The rifle corps sways to the music as senior Greg Sevison plays his solo in the contest piece “I Sing The Body Electric.” Parade rest: not quite as uncomfortable as “at- tention,” but definitely not as relaxed as “at ease.” The band awaits their turn to take the field and perform their contest show. Somewhere Over the Rainbow The theme of the marching band was not hard to figure out. It ap- peared on sweatshirts, key chains, stickers, just about everywhere. It was the red, blue, yellow, and green of a rainbow. The “Raider Rainbow Connection” started as usual with selecting drum majors (Cory O'Dell and Dennis Graber), band camp, drilling, and the beginnings of the pre-game show. But they went a long way from there. Tuesday and Thursday night rehear- sals readied them for the local mar- ching band contest. There they earn- ed a first division rating, but were in- formed that because of a rule viola- tion, they would be given a second. Miss Ulrey protested that the rule was unclear and the dispute was set- tled in favor of the band. They then went on to earn a first division rating at the state level. The band also played selected pieces on the “Bravo” T.V. show, and later Miss Ulrey and new assistant Richard Lindsay appeared on the “Good Morning Michiana’ talk show. The band performed their contest show at half-time on Goshen’s Foreman Field, and for the student body during spirit week. But it may never have been so spectacular as the night of homecoming. Only a couple of hours before the game the storm clouds parted, and a rainbow ap- peared in the sky. NHS and PTL These initials might seem foreign to some, but to the members of the Na- tional Honor Society and the Praise the Lord group they mean a lot. To the students in the Honor Socie- ty, those initials mean recognition for their efforts to achieve good grades, their ability to get along with others, their fine character, and their leader- ship skills. Once in the Society, these students are encouraged to further develop these qualities by helping other students in their studies. The NHS has “gotten on its feet” so to speak with the help of the new ad- visor, Miss Mary Zimmer. Student exchanges, cassette taping of books, fund raisers, publicity, and a teacher's luncheon were a few of the projects undertaken throughout the year. The initials PTL also mean a lot to the students that meet early mornings before school to discuss chapters in the Bible, sing songs, and fellowship. These activities are all designed to “Praise the Lord.” The positive attitudes and actions that both of these groups strive to maintain create a special bond bet- ween their members. This bond enables everyone to get to know the real meaning of the initials NHS or PTL. When having the Westview Honor Society members over for a visit, students Dennis Bly- ly, Jay Hershberger, Cletis Miller, Doug Peachy, Rob Buller, Julie Bryant and Tim Gonderman listen intently to Dexter Prough reading the minutes from the last meeting Front row: Miss Mary Zimmer, Tamra Her- shberger, Julie Bryant, Emily Bryant, Cynthia Terry. Second row: Joe Sanford, Dennis Graber, Cory O'Dell, Rob Buller, Cletis Miller. Third row: Dexter Prough, Jay Hershberger, Doug Peachy, Tim Gonderman and Dennis Blyly. Not pictured: Ann Ludwig The NHS is not a group of students that meet and calculate their grade point averages but rather they discuss projects and apparently throw in some humor as members grin fr ear to ear Some of the more regular attenders on Wednesday mornings to PTL are Sandy Miller Crystal Wyse, Chris Hackett, Ron Troyer, Lori Yoder, and Cynthia Terry Besides the singing of songs, Wes Culver also leads the group in studies of various chapters of the Bible. The sweet roll must be “finger lickin’ good” as Miss Mary Zimmer oversees the NHS meeting Feature These students are patiently waiting to boogie down at a Student Council sponsored dance. Stamping hands are Student Council members Scott Tilley and Tina Troyer. Everyone seems to enjoy jumping around to rock-n-roll, disco, and jazz during this dance. A second childhood? Maybe, but not likely These grinning beauties are sophomores Angie Mast and Jenni Schultz posing for a picture with Santa, a new fund-raiser sponsored by the Student Council “Let your fingers do the walking” is a good motto for this lady donating her time to help with the band's annual fruit sale Boogie hysteria is left aside when students pait off into couples during a slow dance Money Mania Money, money, and more money! The whole world wants money. Even the small town of Middlebury has been hit with a stream of fund raisers. Along with the usual junior magazine sales for funding the prom, and the frequent dances sponsored by the Student Council and the National Honor Society, there has also been a multitude of fund raisers for the new band uniforms. These fund raisers in- clude fish fries, auction sales, fruit sales, numerous other events, and for the first time, an all-school fund- raiser whose proceeds would yo toward the uniform fund. This pro- ject, the first of its kind at Northridge, was the sale of family portraits. Other fund-raisers for various purposes this year were: the faculty vs. WRBR basketball game, pictures with Santa, Valentine-grams, Santa-grams, the sale of hats and scarves, the Student Council book store, and the sale of old yearbook photographs. Important annual fund raisers such as the teachers’ play provide money to back the MCCTA scholarship. A dance marathon is one idea proposed by Student Council sponsor advisor Mr. Dan Shroyer as a possible fund-raiser for future years It's true that money is needed to get things done and Northridge activities are no exception. When it has been necessary to raise extra funds, on the whole the community responded well to the call for help. As the cold weather sets in, students begin to search for other things to occupy their time besides suntans. The Service Club begins its duties during football season, and by basketball season it is in full swing Then another club emerges. Skis and ski jackets come out of the closet and the Ski Club begins heading for the hills. The otherwise drab Mondays are made a little more bearable for Ski Club members. Most purchase a season ticket to Swiss Valley and, if there's enough snow, spend their Monday evenings enjoying the weather instead of complaining about The Service Club works at the other end of the week. The Friday and Saturday home games require some popcorn-popping and _ snack- serving. While not many people want to give up their coats at football games, many people do take advan- tage of the coat check the Service Club offers at basketball games. Clubs are a way to become involv- ed and get to know others, and the Service and Ski Clubs are no exception. ee iat nat y . hed If “Coke adds life,” Jack Rogers is busy serving a lot of life during a game Whether hunger, boredom, or force of habit is the cause, most people find themselves at the concession stand during half time. Busily waiting on these people is Matt Merrick Getting ready to hit the Swiss Valley ski slopes 1s sophomore Steve Streeter Hid In anticipation of the half time rush, Mr. Gor- don Kauffman and Joe Sanford fill coke cups with pop for the dozens of thirsty fans that will soon invade the cafeteria Part of the preliminaries of skiing is fastening the ski boots, as Val Troyer and Teresa Tor- rance are doing. Getting them to stay fastened is sometimes as big a challenge as skiing itself For fifteen cents a Service Club member, such as Doug Peachy, will take your coat off vour hands during a game and end the “falling through the bleachers” worries Service Club members, front row: Sponsor Mr. Gordon Kauffman, Toni Rutherford, Matt Merrick, Lori Gustafson, Anita Yoder, Julie Streeter, Keith Gingerich, Stacy Stutz, Sponsor Mr. Phil Berkey. Second row: Monica Warstler, Kellie Sarver, Teresa Torrance, Missy Mahaffa, Doug Peachy, Jack Rogers, Mary Yoder, Mike Galt, Dexter Prough. Back row: Val Troyer, Kelly Kopf, Gayle Mansfield, Diane Kauffman, Cynthia Terry, Jody Nihart, Tamra Hershberger, Sharon Borntrager, Joe Sanford With smiles and outstretched arms, the Sound of Friends wrapped up their performance of “Listen to the Music” on the “Bravo” T.V show “I Believe in Music” is the opening song in all of the Sound of Friends performances. Dave Lantz, Liz Galt, Mark Darby, and Susie Bon- trager begin the song. erg a9 |° tJ ‘t : Sight reading, as Dave Lantz is doing, is a big part of the Sound of Friends. It helps them to “decide what's good.” Under the control of puppeteer Jim Hackett is Dave Lantz, while Cory O'Dell becomes a wind-up toy in “Music Box Christmas.” “Christmas Music Box” came alive to the students as members of the Sound of Friends acted out a toy. Jay Boughner used up a lot of energy popping up and down as a Jack-in-the-box “Sleigh Ride” added a touch of winter spirit to the Sound of Friends’ Christmas performance in front of the student body Getting Into the “Swing” of Things Take a little mellow music, add it to some of that toe-tapping, make-you- want-to-get-up-and-dance music; and then add some choreography and you've got the NHS swing choir — the Sound of Friends. It may seem to some that the Sound of Friends would be an easy class, just singing and dancing. However, they must do work in workbooks (just like math) and work with theory (just like science). They also do work with choreography, sight read, and get into “heavy discussions” about music. The Sound of Friends performs for the school at events such as the Spr- ing Thing. They also take a tour to the other community schools and per- form for organizations such as church groups. The Sound of Friends earned a spot on the “Bravo” T.V. show, and received a superior rating at the Swing Choir Contest. There’s a lot of talk about the “younger generation’s music,” but the Sound of Friends has something for everyone — even parents. Fun-in-the-sun is a welcome retreat to year- book staffers as they celebrate the near com- pletion of the 1980-81 Shield Work, work, work! When will it ever end? This may be the thought running through the mind of co-editor Natalie Smith First row: Emily Bryant, Ann Ludwig, Harley Baker, Judi Carpenter, Ted Miller, Mr Leonard Beechy Second row: Ken Beachy, Natalie Smith, Steve Streeter, Dawn Gerardi, Greg LaRue Third row: Toni Rutherford, Julie Streeter Not pictured: Cory O'Dell, and Julie Bryant Sorting pictures Is an intriguing past time for staff member Harley Baker Working Hard to Beat the Rush “Where is that yearbook?”, “Isn't it done yet?”, “We want our year- book! . The cries are unmistakable. Yet, during the year of 1980-81, the cries diminished and became cheers. The yearbook finally became on schedule. The staff and the persis- tent, dedicated editors have worked long, hard hours thinking, planning, Team work and effort can always make a dif- ficult task easier as demonstrated here by Steve Streeter and co-editor Ann Ludwig Leonard Beechy discusses “the business at hand” with the year- book staff Seriousness prevails as Mr and writing, until at last, the results began to show. With the finishing of the last of the pages came a giant sigh of relief. Although the work was hard and at times extremely aggravating, the learning experience was there and the result obvious — The 1980-81 Shield! Time Out for Half-time “Watermelon Man,” “Spirit of Spain,” and “Twelfth Street Rag.” These are just a few of the songs performed by the Pep Band and Auxiliary. Throughout the winter months they kept busy practicing for half- time performances. These prac- tices consisted mostly of Monday evenings, and time immediately before the B-team game. This year’s Auxiliary not only included the Drill Team and Flag Corps, but also the Rifles. Captains of the Drill Team were Linda Kauffman and Paula Wallace. Flag Corps captains in- cluded Monica Warstler and Ann Ludwig. Angie Mast was the cap- tain of the Rifle Corps. Each of the different groups alternated or combined efforts, and along with the Pep Band, made half-time a little more than just a time to get a coke. The Drill Team and Flag Corps combine their Trumpeters Scott Kauffman and Todd abilities to the tune of “Watermelon Man.” Smucker keep the beat to “Watermelon Man.” The skill of keeping tempo with the band while also watching auxiliary perform is shown by band instructor, Miss Mary Ulrey. Basketball half-times are a big part of the pep band members’ duties. Jim Snowden and Den- nis Graber display their enthusiasm in a song. Ready and waiting, Linda Kauffman, Sarah Miller and Lori Puckett patiently listen for their cue for their routine to the tune of “Watermelon Man.” There is sometimes a temptation for Pep Band members to watch the show, but Cheri Tharp concentrated on her music a - Staff editors often put in many extra man hours. Advisor Mr. Leonard Beechy works with managing editor, Stacey Yoder, sorting out some work. First row: Missy Mahaffa, Natalie Smith and Julie Streeter. Second row: Lisa Pratt, Todd Hruby, Missy Stout. Third row: Ron Troyer, Susie Bontrager, and Scott Tilley. Last Row: Scott Zirkle, Stacey Yoder, and Pat Yowell. For the first time ever, “The Lance” staff sold Santa Grams during the Christmas season. Sorting through Valentine Gra ms can sometimes be a tedious job as shown by opi- nion editor Ron Troyer. Expanding Ideas Selling Santa-Grams, Valentines Grams and distributing papers while also being on top of all school ac- tivities, were just some of “The Lance” staff's duties. For the first year ever the paper was expanded from four pages to eight. The eight pages made it possi- ble for better coverage of all school activities. Of course like anything, the eight pages had its rough spots. The rough spots consisted of not meeting deadlines and finding stories to fit the space. Another added feature was the idea of Christmas Grams. These gave people opportunities to say that cer- tain something to that certain someone in “The Lance” for five cents per word. “The Lance” staff, being only a one credit course, met the first semester every day except Friday. The second semester they met only every other day. Towards the end of the year jobs were rotated to give people a bigger variety of newspaper experience. Discussing important Lance staff business is Tony Graber and Ron Troyer. Lance staff cartoonist, Todd Hruby, adds finishing touches to another masterpiece. The familiar phrase “It's not over yet,” is drill- ed into the varsity volleyball team before the second game, after losing the first game to the NorthWood girls 9-15. oa tion. The agony of hee home,” when it’ aced fourth in the cross AT id the time Cletis They and all the other athletes are c medal. But whether the trophy rides the bus home, or is placed in the : | if arms of the opponent, there still remains the sense of accomplishment to those who did their best. And that makes everyone a winner Golden Runners The Raider Cross Country team finished a fine season with an 11 win, 2 loss record. The Raiders opened their season by beating a tough Con- cord team and closed by finishing eighth at the Elkhart Regionals. This was the first appearance of the whole Raider team at the Regionals. Keith Gingerich led the team to many victories, earning the title of Most Valuable Runner. Keith finish- ed first at the New Prairie and Lakeland Invitationals, second at the Elkhart Sectional, fourth at the Regional, and thirty-third at the Fort Wayne Semi-state. Receiving ribbons from an official at the Lakeland Invitational are Keith Gingerich, Joe Sanford, Jon Carpenter, Lydell Troyer, and Wes Hershberger. DV ry ha A”. Front row: Joe Sanford, Mike Galt, Keith Gingerich, Pat Yowell. Second row: Kevin Rhodes, Rob Buller, Lydell Troyer, Jon Carpenter, Chris Fisher. = Back row: Mgr. Ted Miller, Mark Yoder, Wes Hershberger, Tony Swihart, Paul Carlin, An- thony Miller, Coach Mr. Gary Modlin. NHS Coucore 25 Fairfield 20 Westview 19 Northwood 32 Goshen 20 N. Prairie 3rd C. Noble 19 Prairie Hts. 21 19 19 2nd 20 29 27 5th 8th Invitational Pushing hard to gain position over their Goshen opponents are Mark Purdy, Anthony Miller, and Tony Swihart, while Mr. Modlin shouts encouragement. Accepting their awards at the Lakeland Invita- tional are: first, Keith Gingerich; second, Mike Grossman; and third, Andy Seman from Lakeland: fourth, Jeff Mead from Leo, and Mike Thoma from Concord. Beginning and Winning Tennis showed strong individual effort this year, effort which brought the team to a record of 9-5. The team (which has only existed now for three years) was coached by Mr. Mike McCoy, taking over for Mr. Bruce Stahley. Senior Cletis Miller was voted the most valuable player, having won the sectionals, and advancing all the way to semi-state. 4 @ Fairfield Central Noble Howe West Noble Westview Mishawaka Northwood Them 3 2 a 5 1 2 0 2 4 0 0 4 4 eye reagrt wae fF © © A smashing serve is delivered by junior Gregg Eash, who finished the season 5-7. First year coach Mr. Mike McCoy is easily ac- cepted by the team. Here he gives a few technique tips. Helping Tim Gonderman with the forehand stroke is coach Mr. Mike McCoy Showing determination during a game is Jim Snowden, who finished with a record of 8-5. 4] IRIEL ED) PALA T RGA, oes | - Front row: James Yoder, Sam Hoover, Charles Wiederman, Mark Hochstetler, Scott Kaufman. Back row: Cletis Miller, Tom Hershberger, Bob Deters, Gregg Eash, Tim Gonderman, David Falb, Dennis Graber, Jim Snowden, Kevin Smith. Not pictured: Keith Ludwig. MVP Cletis Miller displays the form that helped send him to Semi-state. . wr = Vesa = , ' qt? ee | TT « . oe? . ' Along with form, perfect timing is required for a good spike. Here Cindy Terry exhibits both. Cindy led the team with spikes, which earned her the title MVP in offense Performing her powerful “most valuable” serve is senior Shelly Rassi. Elkhart Memorial Penn Junior varsity, Front row: Misi Yoder, Julie Merrick, Lori Robinson. : Second row: Becky Bowman, Kim Weaver, Fetefield Tonda Houser. Jimtown Back row: Caron Outman, Tina Troyer, Michelle Erickson, Becky Stout, Coach Mrs. Bethany Diane Gibson. Lakeland NorthWood Westview Concord West Noble Goshen Mish. Marion Elkhart Central “Bump, Set, Kill... another one bites the dust.” That's just one of the several often-used cheers of the volleyball team as they ended a season of highs and lows with a record of 6-7. The losses to Fairfield and Lakeland were especially frustrating, but the game with Concord was pro- bably the highlight of the entire season. For the first time in Miss Jeanine Roberts’ seven years of coaching, the Raiders defeated the Minutewomen. It was also the first time in seven straight years that the Watching the server, Michelle Erickson gets ready to interchange positions with Kim Weaver as soon as the ball is hit. team had won a Monday night game. There was another first the night of the NorthWood game. It was the first time the Pep Band had ever showed up to play at a girl’s sport. When Sectional rolled around, the team upset a powerful Wawasee squad the first night and defeated Westview in the semi-finals, although they suffered a disappointing loss to Bethany in the finals. Award winners were: Shelly Rassi — serves, Cynthia Terry — offense, Deb Biller — defense. Freshmen, front row: Sharon Miller, Teri Soos, Terry Franko, Robin Taylor. Second row: Lisa Peterman, Tami Hawkins, Jodi Johnson, Donna Smith. Back row: Pam Peachy, Karen Call, Claudia Corson, Stephanie Keck, Dawn Kreighbaum. Front row: Natalie Smith, Shelly Rassi, Tamra Hershberger, Cindy Terry. Back row: Gayle Rheinheimer, Sarah Miller, Darlene Neumann, Pam Jewett, Deb Biller, Liz Galt, Janet Hostetler. i e Lunging to pick up a serve, Misi Yoder displays good form. An Injured Season Freshmen, front row: John E. Miller, Jim Hackett, John R. Miller, John Wood, Jeff Fingerle, Mike Pletcher. Second row: Jim Young, Randy Kauffman, Randy Holderman, Tom Hellinga, Scott Mockler, Jay Boughner, Rod Sutton, Eric Vollman. Back row: Coach Bruce Bryan, Brian Kolka, Greg Wordelman, Rabon Bell, Todd Checkley, Dan Falb, Mark Hilton, Rod Hire, Cordell Wutherick, Delwyn Kropf, Jeff Graber, Coach Mike Frazier. ae Weal pay BF) 42) GG 4D Varsity and J.V., Front row: Tim Spradlin, Phil Gage, Brian Breniser, Brent Cooper, Tim Gage, Shawn Erickson, Kevin LeMond, Steve Gonderman, Kent Kauffman, Dennis Branum. Second row: Rick Groom, Lavon Schwartz, Mike Baker, Dave Hunt, Rick Grewe, Scott Graber, Matt Merrick, Steve Petersen, A. Dean Yoder, Wayne Nethercutt, Todd Howard, Phil Schwartz, Wes Bryant. The football season ended with a disappointing record of two wins and seven losses. The team met with in- pence early on with junior quarter- ack Shawn Erickson breaking his —_ The Raiders then called on ema Greg Matteson to lead the nse The highlight of the Raider season was the 21-0 Homecoming win over the Bronson Vikings. A. Dean Yoder, Most Valuable Offensive player, led in yards gained. Wayne Nethercutt led in tackles and assists, earning his wey to the position of Mast Valuable Defensive Player. Phil Schwartz was strong offensively and defensively and was named all around Most Valuable Player. Blocked at the line of scrimmage, A. Dean Yoder tries to escape to the right. AY “ “ay hones! Vest Nar ese a Back row: Bob Warstler, Coach Dick Cole, Steve Huys, Greg Roberts, Paul Leedy, Doug Estridge, Gr eg Matteson, Dan Hostetler, Todd Bontrager, Jeff Miller, Berry Lang, Kent Sulivan, Kevin Davis, Andy Mahaffa, Steve Ambrose, Gary Crocket, Coach Ray Reid, Kyle Bontrager. A host of Raiders stops the Concord drive cold at the line. Lunging to prevent a touchdown, Paul Leedy initiates the tackle moments before A. Dean Yoder's hit. Concord NorthWood Central Noble Jimtown Lakeland Goshen Bronson Fairfield Attempting to avoid the last Bronson player, A. Dean Yoder goes left. It was a rebuilding year for the NHS grapplers. The loss of ten seniors from the year before left the team, for the most part, young and in- experienced. The season ended with only three wins against eight losses. However, wrestling is as much an in- dividual sport as it is a team sport, and some individuals gained victories in spite of the defeats, ending with winning seasons of their own. Scott Giddens placed fourth at the Goshen Invitational, third at the Mishawaka Invitational, and was the 112 pound Sectional champ. Scott ended his season 16-7 and was also given an award for most points scored. Jeff Miller ended 12-5 after placing second at the Goshen Invita- Upping his personal record to 5-1, Arlyn Miller defeats his NorthWood opponent. Bringing the team to a fourth place finish at Sectionals, five wrestlers advanced to regionals. Scott Giddens (first place), Jeff Miller, Ron Troyer, Kevin Davis, and Cletis Miller (second place finishes). tional and also at Sectionals. Co- captain Cletis Miller finished 17-8, placed third at Goshen, and second at Sectional. After fighting the flu the entire week before Regionals, he placed second and went onto Semi- State. Cletis was also named MVP. In addition to these, Arlyn Miller placed fourth at the Goshen Invita- tional and Scott Graber second. Co- captain Ron Troyer placed third at Goshen and second at Sectionals. Kevin Davis also placed second at Sectionals. Even if experience was not on their side, and even if the books did record a losing season, the team members were definitely not losers. As the match begins, sophomore Scott Giddens ties up with his West Noble foe looking for a chance to shoot for the legs. Front row: Rob Buller, Dennis Baker, Rob Fidler, Roger Wyman, Tim Spradlin, Chet Konkle, Jeff Graber, Lavon Schwartz, Cordell Wulthrich, Greg Franklin. Back row: Steve Laughlin, Arlyn Miller, Scott Giddens, Jeff Miller, Ron Troyer, John Miller, Brian Breniser, Scott Graber, Paul Leedy, John Wood. Not pictured: Cletis Miller, Kevin Davis, Charlie Grey. Although it may be difficult to tell who is in control, Jeff Miller is actually in the process of driving the White Pigeon man to his back West Noble Fairfield Mish. Marian Goshen Jimtown Northwood White Pigeon Westview Pr. Heights St. Joe Concord Cc a $8 Sex f B was a . rtaZ Per v SS There are many surprises in basketball as a ee Michelle Erickson finds out when a West No- ble opponent steals the ball. Se PROP. = B-team ball players, Becky Bowman and Tami cE Hawkins discuss game plans before the game. rem Pilg FB B-Team players, Front row: Cindy Miller, Tami Hawkins, Becky Bowman, Julie Merrick, Chris Harshberger. Second row: Tonna Folger, Kelly Cripe, Caron Outman, Robin Collins, Michelle Erickson, Janet Hochstetler, Lori Robinson, Coach Diana Gibson, Mgr. Terri Howard. Varsity, Front row: Sarah Miller, Tamra Her- shberger, Pam Jewett, Deb Biller. Back row: Tonda Houser, Coach Linda Kamin- skis, Gayle Rheinheimer, Susan Hayes, Becky Stout, Tina Troyer, Rhonda Rhodes, Beth McBride. Close Calls With many hard knocks, close calls, and sheer determination, the girl’s basketball team closed their season with a record of six wins and eleven losses. Although the record may not seem too good at first glance, many games were lost by only a few points. The girls competed in the Fairfield Tourney, where they lost a close game with Bremen 34-37. However, the consolation game brought an easy victory over Bethany and placed them third. At the annual sports banquet, Junior Deb Biller was chosen MVP by her teammates. Freshman Michelle Erickson captured the re- bounding award. It was a relatively young team, which included only one senior. Var- sity sophomore Gayle Reinheimer concluded, “we had our ups and downs.” Freshmen, Front row: Teri Soos, Sharon Miller, Lisa Peterman, Lois Miller. Second row: Chris Baylis, Stephanie Keck, Dawn Kreighbaum, Lorene Paulson, Claudia Corson, Sonja Kauffman. Anticipation is sometimes a major part of the game as the varsity waits for the ball to come down. The 1980-81 campaign for the var- sity basketball team was one filled with many exciting moments. Coach Pratt’s squad posted a 14-8 record while playing an exciting brand of ball. The season began on a sour note with a 53-43 loss to arch rival Goshen, but they bounced back to upset perennial power Elkhart Memorial. The Raiders then sandwiched wins over Bethany and West Noble around the NorthWood setback and then entered the Goshen Holiday Tourney. After all was said and done, they had won it, capping it off with a win over Goshen in the title game. The Raiders thumped Wawasee immediately after the tourney, but were turned back twice at St. Joe and Whitco. They picked themselves up quickly after the Whitco game, as they down- ed Lakeland 54-52 on Mike Galt’s jumper from the right baseline with two ticks remaining on the overtime clock. After the Lakeland cliff- Raiders on the Hardwood hangers came wins over Westview, Bremen, LaVille, Central Noble, and Prairie Heights; and losses to Fort Wayne Dwenger, Fairfield, and Con- cord. This led directly into the sectional. The Raiders drew Jimtown, whom they defeated for the second time, this time by a 63-59 ledger. The win was sweet but did not come easy. Although they held an eight-point lead for most of the contest, Jimtown took a last run at the Raiders, but fell short four points. The season was brought to a close the same way it opened — with a heartbreaking loss. The Raiders were unable to repeat their early season miracle of beating the Memorial Chargers. They were ready for the Raiders, and handed them a 65-63 defeat in the semi-finals. The junior varsity, coached by Mr. Gary Modlin, had a 12-8 season, while the freshmen ended a disap- pointing 1-15. Junior pivotman Tim Stout drops in two of his game-leading 15, in the Raider’s triumph over the Wawasee Warriors. |.V., front row: Greg Elswick, Greg Mattison, Tim Schlichter, Wes Hershberger, Lydell Troyer, Doug Shirley. Back row: Phil Gage, Rick Groom, Lee Brad- dock, Mike Baker, Mike Caudill, Coach Gary Modlin Fresh. front row: Coach Don Weirich, Jim Hackett, Mark Schlabach, Charles Wieder- man, Eric Vollman, Tim Williams, Tony Swihart, Brad Fisher, Tony Holland. Back row: Mgr. Scott Mockler, mgr. Dave Yoder, mgr Brian Tomlonson, Scott Miller, John Chupp, Brian Allred, Mark Royce. Setting himself on the charity line early in the Raiders 69-62 upset of Elkhart Memorial is Tim Stout Center Tim Stout jumps in the opening tap of the Elkhart Sectional. The Raiders drew Jim- town, whom they defeated 63-59. Varsity, front row: Randy Wilson, Keith Gingerich, Dennis Blyly, Gregg Eash, Mike Galt, Kevin Bontrager. Back row: Darrell Ritchie, Mike Tarr, Tim Gonderman, Tim Stout, Rick Grewe, Coach Irv Pratt. Feature As fate would have it, Steve Petersen was clob- bered by his own ball, when it came off his bat and hit him square in the face Between basketball and volleyball seasons, Sarah Miller has more than once had problems with the very same ankle The girls’ basketball team was no doubt at a disadvantage while MVP Deb Biller recovered from her injury People often use the expression “break a leg” when wishing someone good luck. Unfor- tunately, Suzy Adamson really did break her legona skiing adventure. Gals) A Be active! Get involved in sports! Stay in shape! Break your leg! Ever heard that one before? No. Of course not. Nobody ever mentions the torn ligaments, pulled hamstrings, busted bones, or athlete’s foot. But keeping them quiet doesn't make them go away. And students at NHS are no exception. They had their share of little mishaps also. Naturally some sports are more merciful than others, but no sport is ever 100 per- The football team lost their quarterback when Shawn Erickson broke his wrist. He had also been the team’s high scorer up to that point cent safe. A broken wrist put junior quarter- back Shawn Erickson out for the remainder of the season. A_ back problem forced wrestler Scott Graber to forfeit his final match at the Goshen Invitational. Caron Outman was afflicted with a swollen hand during basketball season. Crutches hobbling down the halls became a familiar sight. But perhaps the cruelest of all sports was baseball. ah! I’m All Broke up! Steve Petersen and Dave Hunt both suffered painful blows in the face, and Dave also cut his finger badly when reaching through the fence to get the ball. It's all part of being an athlete. Even the best safety equipment can't make a sport injury-proof. So why do they do it? For the fun of it. To test their abilities. For the thrill of victory. And because it’s “good for you.” Front row: Susan Hayes, Sarah Miller, Cynthia Terry, Rhonda Rhodes, Darlene Neumann Second row: Jennifer Haney, Tonya Cook, Kriston Noble, Caron Outman, Janet Hostetler Third row: Coach Ted Lantz, mgr. Tamra Her- shberger, mgr. Tonda Houser, Robyn Cline, Kelly Franklin, Kris Miller, mgr. Gayle Rheinheimer Recuperating from the 800, Caron Outman needs the support of teammates Kriston Noble and Jennifer Haney to help her walk. With a little speed, form, and determination, Susan Hayes flies through the air with the greatest of ease in the long jump. While the 400 was Cynthia Terry's best event, she also held three other individual records. She broke her own 400 record at Sectionals, winning in 59.4 seconds. Quality Not Quantity Depth was not one of the girls’ track team’s strongest points. The team consisted of only about 11 steady members, only one of which was a senior, but they still managed to win three meets in spite of it all. Janet Hostetler, Jennifer Haney and Cynthia Terry were effective in sprints and relays. Darlene Neumann was the top high jumper, as well as a sprinter. Susan Hayes showed pro- mise in the long jump and hurdles. In the longer distances, Caron Outman (800) and Tami Hawkins (1500) did most of the work. While watching the time, Coach Linda Kamin- skis urges a runner on. The 100 meter hurdle race requires more than just speed; it also takes coordination and tim- ing, which Tami Hawkins works on. The highlight of the season was Cynthia Terry’s record-shattering 59.4 in the 400 at the Goshen Sec- tional, qualifying her for Regionals. However, after some _ confusing, frustrating organization of her priorities, Cynthia forfeited her spot at Regionals because it fell in the last week of her senior year, which was hectic, and many demands were already being made on her time. Cynthia was awarded the best field event and best sprinter awards, and Caron Outman received the best distance award. The 800 meter relay team was a successful one, taking many first places. Here, Jennifer Haney (first leg) hands off to Darlene Neumann. Displaying the style and form that won him third place at the Goshen Relays is Mark Bates. Although the 200 lasts only a little over 20 seconds, it is one of the most exciting races. NHS sprinters are Steve Ambrose and Bob Deters. “chatttie Ribbons, Relays, and Rain The boys’ track team battled the elements as well as the opposing schools and ended with a 6-5 record. Bad weather cancelled or postponed several meets — including the Sectionals. The team was not exceptionally ex- perienced, as it only claimed two seniors, yet in spite of that fact, and also the threatening skies, the team shared the Class B Concord Relay crown with Bremen. The team also participated in the Carroll Relays and spent a long Saturday at the Goshen Relays, where they placed 14th out of 25 schools. In spite of the postponement, Sec- tionals arrived. There Keith Gingerich qualified for Regionals in the 3200. He was also named overall MVP in distance. Scott Graber was named tops in field events and Mark Bates in sprints. With a burst of energy and a look of determina- tion, Kevin LeMond shoots from the blocks in one of the many relays run that day at Goshen. Thoughtfully observing the action and perfor- mances are coaches Ken VonGunten and Den- nis McCrumb Front row: mgr. Randy Kauffman, Dennis Baker, Steve Ambrose, Jon Carpenter, Keith Gingerich, Kevin Rhodes, Wes Hershberger, mgr. Rob Buller Second row: Jeff Fingerle, Brent Cooper, Scott Graber, Kevin LeMond, Gary Peter, Lavon Schwartz, Greg LaRue Third row: Kevin Bontrager, Paul Carlin, Bob Deters, Todd Checkley, Jay Boughner, Tim Spradlin, Mike Galt, Doug Estridge. Back row: Coach Ken VonGunten, Kevin Evans, Mark Bates, Dave Dickel, Mark Purdy. Fairfield Lakeland Jimtown Concord Prairie Hts. Goshen Central Noble Westview Bethany NorthWood West Noble A moment of stillness and silence grips Keith Gingerich, as well as the other runners, as they wait for the starting command Nearing the end of the two mile race, exhaus- tion and relief cross Keith Gingerich's face Front row: Misi Yoder, Liz Galt, Kim Weaver, Stacey Yoder, Tina Graber. Second row: Coach Jeanine Roberts, Julie Streeter, Chris Truex, Cheryl Mast, Julie Merrick Back row: Michelle Weaver, Dawn Gerardi, Janet Hooley. Learning to watch the ball is the hardest part of playing tennis. Kim Weaver seems to have this important item down pat. Rain Dampens Season It's hard to play tennis in the rain. The balls tend to get soggy and soggy tennis balls don’t bounce well at all. Despite all the inclement weather the competitive spirit of the girls’ tennis team continued to grow this year. After a five year absence from coaching tennis, Miss Jeanine Roberts was back at the Raider helm. Even though the girls ended the year with a 2-6-1 record, she felt the season was very rewarding. The tennis team this year was made up mostly of sophomores. The only seniors on the team were Stacey Yoder and Julie Streeter. Stacey Yoder was named MVP at the Spring Sports Banquet. The future looks to be promising for the girls who have many players eligible to return next year. Watching to make sure that teammate Julic Merrick has everything under control is Lig Galt. iene nna = Some shots require a little extra effort to return as Michelle Weaver demonstrates here. Following through smoothly on her forehand shot is Misi Yoder. A coach's job is never done. A lot of dedica- Even Cheryl Mast seems to be surprised at the tion, persistence, skill, and prayer are required gusto with which teammate Julie Streeter to make it through the season but Miss Jeanine returns the ball Roberts seems to have it all under control The dugout provides Coach Verlyn Nofziger with an excellent place to explain game strategy to the team during the Sectional game against Mishawaka Who's next? Tim Copeland waits to see how his teammate fares against Mishawaka’'s pitcher Even though it’s not his turn just yet, Bob Warstler keeps a close eye on the pitch. Hustle is the name of the game for Jeff Miller and Dennis Blyly as they make their way to the dugout. Front row: mgr. Tony Graber, Steve Krah, Greg Slabach, Steve Petersen, Dave Hunt, Jeff Kauf- fman, Bob Warstler, Dave Hawkins. Back row: Coach Verlyn Nofziger, Dennis Bly- ly, Tony Bontrager, Randy Wilson, Rick Grewe, Tim Copeland, Gregg Eash, Jeff Miller, mgr. Larry Bender. ; - Noe ohtbormphnanrenanoonune ee AARBMROMNSSOHNEUYGSOHSHKOON Being a bat girl takes a lot of dedication. Here Shari Hruby keeps busy picking up after the team. Front row: Kristy Walters, Becky Bowman, Mark Schlabach, Tom Hellinga, John Chupp, Todd Lehman, Jeff Graber, Brian Kolka, Lydell Troyer, Mark Royce Back row: Coach Richard Cole, Charles Wiederman, Eric Vollman, Rick Groom, Lee Braddock, Darrel Ritchie, Kevin Davis, Greg Elswick, Coach Verlyn Nofziger. 6é 99 Play Ball! Sad to say, the boys baseball team did not fare so well this season. Coach Nofziger’s men won nine of twenty-three contests and were eliminated in their first round of the Sectional by Mishawaka, 6-0. Despite the 9-14 ledger, the Raider’s season was not without its highlights. The Raiders finally defeated arch rival Goshen. Not only did they do this once, they ac- complished the feat twice. Two other bright moments were Steve Petersen’s (Wawasee) and Bob Warstler’s (Bethany) homeruns. Gregg Eash wielded a hot bat all spring hitting .343 and as a result was named best in hitting and fielding. Tony Bontrager and Steve Petersen were also potent with the bat at times. Greg Slabach saw plenty of action on the hill for the Raiders posting a 4-8 record. Greg was also voted MVP by the team. The sand trap is not the place to get stuck on a golf course. Here, Jim Hackett tries to break his way out Watching to make sure his swing is smooth and clean is Shawn Erickson WAV: OEE 2 ES we eet mo ae 1) ea - Banner Year on the Fairways The varsity golf team had a banner year — in fact they had the best season in school history. After finishing the regular season at a blistering 14-4-1 they headed for Sec- tional where they placed third and were made eligible for Regional. Mr. Mike McCoy, who took the job as coach, has a talented group of golfers to work with, including one girl — freshman Michelle Erickson. Scott Zinkle and Shawn Erickson were the consistent medalists and shared the MVP title. Keeping his eye on the ball is Steve Gonder- man, but that ball is so little! Them Mishawaka, Elk. Memorial 370, 340 Fairfield 203 Lakeland 185 Lakeland 209 NorthWood 216 NorthWood 216 Prairie Heights 219 Westview 185 Wawasee, South Bend Riley 322, 318 Central Noble 175 Central Noble 211 Jimtown 209 Concord, Tippecanoe 174, 193 Goshen 195 West Noble 183 West Noble 210 Indicates tri-meet Front row: Michelle Erickson, Jim Hackett, Sam Hoover, Scott Kaufmann, Brian Wilcox, Jeff James. Back row: Tim Gonderman, Matt Kilmer, Scott Zirkle, Shawn Erickson, Steve Gonderman, Doug Shirley. It's definitely much easier to get into the sand trap than it is to get out of it, as Sam Hoover finds out. Feature Golden Gunners Shot Down After defeating them one year earlier, the male faculty members took on the WRBR Golden Gunners in a second annual game. The Golden Gunners came back seeking revenge, and almost got it. After trailing most of the way, sometimes by a sizable margin, the faculty managed to catch them, and the fourth quarter ended in a deadlock. The overtime bout declared them the victors by one basket — 86 to 84. Coaching the team to victory was the job of team members Mr. Dennis McCrumb and Mr. Don Weirich. Proceeds from the game went to the Student Council, who sponsored the event. Watching the action from the bench are Mr Phil Berkey, Mr. Leonard Beechy, Mr. Gordon Kauffman, Mr. Gerald Rasler, Mr. Don Lanc- tot, Mr. Kevin Cripe, Mr. Mike McCoy, and Mr. Gary Modlin. The overtime game offered fans plenty tion and suspense. As Mr. Don Weirich passes to a teammate, a Golden Gunner attempts to block it Center and forward Mr. Don Weirich had lot of practice shooting during the game and emerged as high scorer with 44 points Playing a tight defense is important during a game, even il it is just for fun Playing offense requires quick reflexes and a clear head as Mr. Gerald Rasler shoots the ball to try for two. Waiting for a teammate to shoot from the foul line is center Mr. Mike Frazier All for Northridge Stand Up and Holler! Here all join together to lead the cheer “Shout It Out!” Varsity cheerleaders, Stacy Stutz, Mary Yoder, Joy Kauffman, Sandy Miller, and Kim Davis. Cheerleading is one of the extra- curricular events that is even con- sidered a sport. It is considered that because of the long hours of practice, weightlifting, jogging, and various other exercises the girls did to keep fit and healthy. Mr. Dennis McCrumb was the squad's advisor and helped the girls put an emphasis on what cheerleading is really about. One new aspect this year was the weight goals and fitness program each girl controlled. The girls agreed that summer camp was really the highlight of the year. It gave new and different cheers, plans, etc. Even more importantly, it mad, them a squad, a team that could work together. This was evident by the spirit and enthusiasm all three squads displayed. Evidently, the camp direc. tors thought so also as the varsity squad won the spirit stick every day at camp, received a superior rating, were named the Super Star Squad, and also were given the NCA spirit award. Then to top it all off, Sandy Miller won the All-American Cheerleader award! Maybe it’s time someone said “all for the cheerleaders, stand up and holler!” Junior-varsity cheerleaders, Jana Stutzman, Jennifer Haney, Cherylan Mast, Karen Lee, and Patti Yoder Looking concerned at the West Noble basket- ball game is senior Mary Yoder Freshman cheerleaders, Cindy Yoder, Deb Meyers, Shari Hruby, and Kea Hankins. Excitement grows in the hearts of these girls as they lead the student body in on cheering the team. Another duty of the cheerleaders is to organize pep sessions. Here Kris Harper and Patti Yoder are cheering to the Northridge school song. It takes a lot of creative imagination to look at a block and see the possibility of something beautiful. With Mrs, Jan Harnish’s help, Todd Hruby, Jerri Schultz, Kelly Sarver, and Curtis Gray are learning to make that vision become a reality. DEMI What interrupts evenings and ruins weekends? That dreaded eight- letter word homework. It means having to take time out from ; important business like ball games, pizza parties, and dates, to get serious for a while But learning can be rewarding. Just ask someone like Toni Rutherford who was chosen a National Merit finalist, or Lori Gustafson who was named the third best cosmetologist in the state, and it becomes evident that “working your fingers to the bones” gi ves you something besides boney fingers The halls will always be filled with complaints about “slave driving” teachers, too many assignments, and students who ruin the grading curve with high grades. Students will always sign with relief at the end of a semester and say “I’m glad that class is over.’’ But few will ever really wish they had never taken the class, or even regret the time and effort it cost them. Because once the research and thesis papers are handed in, the semester projects graded, the finals completed, and the rush of deadlines is over, the sense of accomplishment seems to drown out painful memories. Technology today is increasing at a rate almost beyond imagination, all around the world. With this increase, it has become apparent that every aspect of daily life involves some area of math. The NHS math depart- ment has made an effort to provide as wide a curriculum as possible. In- cluded are such courses as General Math, Geometry, Algebra, Advanced Math and beginning in the 1981-82 school year, they will be offering a = The Third “R” class in computer mathematics. The program for Geometry and Algebra is set up in such a way that the classes are divided according to the speed at which the students work and the amount of depth in study which is re- quired for an individual's future plans. The math department is head- ed up by Mr. Ken VonGunten. Also teaching in this area are Mr. Dennis McCrumb, Mrs. Rhunelle Jones, and Mr. Phil Hartzler. bi va Py ii ik y ith Free time to work on their homework assignments gives these students in Geometry Ba chance to have their questions answered by their teacher, Mr. Ken VonGunten. Circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric figures seem to fascinate sophomore, Janet Hostetler, as she hustles to complete her homework assignment in Geometry A. Another fun day in Geometry A_ has sophomores Mark Bates and Tim Spradlin working intently on their homework. But why the Mona Lisa grin on Tim's face? Patience is a virtue for geometry teacher, Mr Dennis McCrumb, as he listens with interest to a problem posed by one of his students. Neither sleet, rain, nor an exam in Advanced Math can take the fun out of the senior year for these mer Grinning Mike Eash, Tim Cope land, and jeff Miller make the best of any situation Even men in the senior class have a serious side. Senior Mike Galt gets down to some serious business while Advanced Math class is In session Pushing Toward Technology The science department has been expanding over the past few years, this year being no exception. Classes available to students look- ing to expand their own knowledge are: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Conser- vation, Advanced Biology, and Physics. First year teacher Mr. Chris Col- burn stated that “Because of increas- ing technology and the fact that we are pushing more to science, I feel it is becoming more of a necessity to learn the basics of science.” The computer craze is sweeping the country and machines can be pro- grammed to do just about anything, but someone has to program them. Answering questions with the help of their books during a lab experiment are Jim Van Scoik, Mike Hall, Mardel Anderson, and i Deanna Bradley. Assisting Terri Franko and Marcy Troyer with a lab is third year biology teacher Mrs. Harriet Green. In the process of disecting a worm are James Yoder, Rabon Bell, Scott Giddens, and Kyle Bontrager The basics of Chemistry are what Mr. Chris Colburn teaches while preparing to answer a student's question On the day of their Physics semester final, Dean A. Yoder, Charles Wysong, Mike Ran- dolf and Roger Cave wear their Mr. Willig fan club shirts in an attempt to embarrass him — During Chemistry, Mr. Dave Willig adjusts the flame on the bunsen burner. Under the direction of Mr. Gerald Rasler, the Concert Choir conveys the true meaning of Christmas: peace, love, and understanding This particular concert was performed before the student body. Another concert was given for the general public Senior trombonist Jim Snowden studies his music intently during the instrumental part of the Christmas concert. Jim is part of a brass ensemble which performed a number of Yuletide favorites. : During an all school assembly, the choir per- formed a number of songs with the accompani- ment of Janet York and Teresa Torrance on the piano. The camera has caught Miss Ulrey in a familiar pose. Here she leads an ensemble of horn players during a school assembly. Band and auxiliary members are seated in the band room anxiously waiting to load the buses to go to contest. Ringo, eat your heart out! Senior Jim Lantz readies himself for a jam session. Filling the Halls With Song The halls at Northridge were filled with the sounds of music this year. The many students who participated in the vocal and instrumental aspects of the Northridge Music Department contributed to many of the school activities. The students in the three choirs, Concert, Freshmen and Sound of Friends, can feel especially proud of their performance at the contests in which they participated. They won 450 medals and sent 20 groups to the state contest in Indianapolis. The Sound of Friends, the music depart- ment’s own public relations group, who gave an average of two concerts a month for community organizations and toured the elementary schools in April, placed first at the Swing Choir Contest. The instrumental part of the music department also did a fine job. Con- cert Band, Pit Band, Pep Band, and Marching Band, along with the aux- iliary unit, performed at several con- tests, athletic events, and concerts. The Marching Band went to state contest again this year. The Pit Band also played a vital part in the success of the school musical “Of Thee I Sing.” Smiling faces in this class prove that health isn't such a boring subject after all. Pens in position to take notes, Linda Kauffman, Cynthia Terry and Jerri Schultz listen atten- tively to Mr. Dennis McCrumb. Keeping Physically Fit Learning to work as a team and im- proving individual skills is taught to all in P.E. classes. Throughout the year students take part in games and new sports. Summer P.E. offers even more of a variety with swimming, golf, and bowling. Then students learn why physical activity is so good in health class. Pro- jects, bulletin assignments, movies and lectures are all included during the year. As Kathy Schueneman cheers them on, these girls take part in a scooter relay. Excitement mounts as the freshman and sophomore guys “sweat it out” in a fast game of basketball. It looks like Sue Yoder is in total control of her scooter as she comes in with a determined look on her face. Listening carefully to a student who asks a question is Mr. Dennis McCrumb during health class, As she seriously works on her assignment, Chris Grotrian receives help from Mrs. Jan Harnish. Making it look so easy, Jerri Shultz weaves both design and creativity in her project. It looks like Greg Williams is “getting into the thick of things” as he reclaims clay in Three Dimensional Design class. “Caught Up” in Creativity Contrary to what some may think, art is not just a class to get an extra credit in nor only for those who have a talent for just drawing and painting. The art department offers a variety of subjects which include: weaving and textiles, drawing and painting, three dimensional design and two in- troductory classes, Art 1 and 2. Students are encouraged to use their imagination in the design and creativity of their projects. This means much thought and time spent on every weaving, sculpture, and painting. Mrs. Harnish stated that the pur- pose of the art program is “ vide experiences for growth in the ability to communicate through original and visual statements about personal ideas, values, and feelings; to promote an acceptance and understanding of the artistic expression of others.” ... to pro- creative Add some sound to this picture and the classroom would come alive with the students actively working on their projects Finishing the stringing of her loom, Rhonda Rhodes gives a big smile as she ends the first step for her weaving. Hands and mind always work together, as demonstrated by Kris Harper. Peers are often the best source of constructive criticism, as the American Lit. class finds out while proofreading thesis papers. ¥ The sign reads “Sentences diagrammed, in- finitives split, particles dangled while you wait.” Perhaps that is what Miss Mary Zimmer is in the process of doing. The L.A. 9 class listens to Miss Thomas speak on one of a variety of subjects that the course covers. Study time isn’t quite always used for studying. Lori Puckett finds it is also a good time to paint her fingernails. American Lit., being a college prep course, usually leaves very little time for “goofing off.” Tamie Braddock, Ron Troyer, and Jon Carpenter wait for class to be called to order. Although the English Lit. course did not in- clude Shostak, the L.A. 10 course did. Lori Yoder takes class time to complete hers Shakespeare, Speeches, and the World of L.A. The Language Arts curriculum covers a broad spectrum. It begins with L.A. 9 and 10, the basics of gram- mar, and sentence structure. After that, students may choose from a number of electives. Self Identity is a course designed to help the student find out who he is by taking a good look at values and per- sonality. Science Fiction is a course built around the realm of the super- natural and unexplainable. Mythology students deal with mean- ings of the ancient myths. In Short Story, students learn how to write a good short story through plenty of practice and reading. Mass Media students learn the basic aspects of the various media: T.V., radio, film, advertising, and the printed word are outlined. Creative Writing students learn to use writing talents in a creative way through poetry, short stories, and other forms of verse. Novel students, of course, read novels while Drama students study drama as literature and performance. Speech’students learn the “do's” and “don't’s” of public speaking, and Journalism students learn about the journalistic business and put out the school paper “The Lance.” The more advanced electives are the college prep classes. In American Lit., students learn about the different works of American authors while British Lit. students study British authors and their works. Those in Ad- vanced Communications learn the English language inside and out and also spend the better part of the semester writing research papers. They Mean Business Working with dollars and cents ap- peals to the many students enrolled in the various business courses that are offered. Students who take In- troduction to Business learn the fun- damentals and the theories of the business world. In Accounting I and II], students learn to balance a hypothetical budget by working through a ledger. In Typing I and II, students work on improving their typ- ing skills. Personal Typing is a one Co ALY eee ee Oe ee semester course designed to help the student learn the basics of typing, but does not place as much emphasis on speed. Those wishing to go on to secretarial work can get practice, and credit, by taking office practice. But whether it’s Business Machines or Shorthand, the student is becom- ing prepared for an occupation much in demand, and they do mean business. Signs and bulletin boards advise students to be smart shoppers and invest wisely. Intently studying his accounting is junior Chris Fisher. One can almost hear the rattling keys and the ringing bells of these Typing I students who are busy polishing up on their skills. Checking Michlean Robinson's accounting is Mr. Gary Modlin. True, accounting does require a lot of extra time, but it’s not fatal. Seniors Wayne Nether- cutt and Phil Schwartz are still smiling Taking attendance for Consumer Economics is Miss Shari Torok. This required course is usually taken the sophomore year. Is Kim Davis conceited, sleeping or just con- centrating really hard? Actually she and Geri Miller are ignoring the camera during their U.S. History class. Surely the smiles displayed on the faces of Greg Sevison, Cory O'Dell, Mike Tarr, Todd Rhuby and Greg Slabach can't be for U.S Government class! Some students are more interested in Economics than others. Dennis Graber, Mark Darby and Kevin Bontreger listen intently while Jon Carpenter appears to be turning his attention toward other matters. It's often hard for a teacher to capture and hold a student's undivided attention. Kent Kauff- man takes a moment to rest his eyes during Government while Jim Wingard seems to be having a good time. Mr. Wilkey demonstrates a tremendous amount of interest in his students while listen- ing to a question posed by junior Greg Eash. While waiting for teacher Mrs. Jill Meuninck to call class to order, seniors Stacy Stutz, Natalie Smith, Missy Mahaffa, Tony Bon- trager, Phil Miller, and Dennis Graber take some time to relax and get organized Although senior Doug Peachy appeas to be tak- ing Economics seriously, his classmate Chris Fisher looks more amused than anything. The Study of Past, Present and Future Social Studies is a basic area of study in all schools. Every student is required by law to have a minor in this area. This minor is achieved by taking two required courses: U. S. Government, U. S. History, and one elective. Students can choose bet- ween Sociology, Economics, and World Problems. The department is headed up by Mr. Paul Wilkey. Also teaching in this area are Mr. Mike McCoy and Jill Meuninck. It may seem difficult to students to make Social Studies interesting, but teachers try to enliven the classes in different ways. For instance: the history classes have regular current event games, the government classes occasionally have the chance to visit a real courtroom, and the sociology classes have interesting discussions and projects. Evidentally reading something funny in their Spanish books, Lori Yoder, Cindy Miller and Judi Carpenter smile while others translate a story. Pointing to the map to stress a point, speaker Mr. Barth has the full attention of all in the room. There's always time for a little fun as Mr Frazier jokes with Sherri Sevison and Angie Mast. Herr Frazier listens as Dave Falb poses a ques- tion in German II. The Foreign Connection Como esta usted? Muy bien, gracias. Wie geht es Ihnen? Cut, danke. This is an example of what the 1st year students of foreign language learn. Also included in just the first year is learning the grammar of pre- sent and past tense verbs. Regular spelling words are given to add to the vocabulary of the students. The 2nd year student should be able to carry on a conversation with a_ small amount of difficulty. The 3rd year student then is directed toward gain- ing fluency. But learning a language isn’t all This Spanish class has fun while they work together translating sentences. With their feet up and lounging back, Kevin LeMond and Shawn Erickson seem to think that German isn’t too tough, but Mr. Frazier stands by to take care of that. work and no play. Skits, movies, games and songs are all part of the courses. The Spanish class made pinatas and a meal complete with ap- petizers and desserts. The German class was treated with a lecture by a man from Germany and _ learned much about the culture. Learning a different language is both interesting and fun. In addition to learning to speak Spanish or Ger- man, students open their minds to ex- perience and understand the customs of a whole different country and world. Taking time out of a teacher's busy schedule, Spanish teacher Mrs. Meuninck reads about the Mexico trip. What's home economics all about? It’s learning to sew, cook a variety of foods, manage a budget, plan balanc- ed meals, spend money wisely, can and freeze foods, do needlepoint, knit, decorate, organize, and much, much more. In this day and age, both guys and girls can benefit from these Home Arts is co-taught by Mrs. Janeen Longfellow and Miss Shari Torok. Here, they seem to be mutually pondering a question be- ing raised by one of their students. Learning to Economize classes. The time-saving steps and practical approaches to situations that need to be handled in everyday liv- ing are of value to everyone. So for a glimpse of what life today is like, take a look at the Home Economics Department at NHS. Cake decorating can be both fun and creative. Guest speaker, Mrs. Yoder, demonstrates to the second hour Home Arts class the proper technique to this fine art. Marking patterns can be tricky. Here, Cynthia Terry concentrates intently on her Advanced Clothing project. Finalizing their preparations for a Christmas Home Arts are seniors Cynthia Terry Smith, and Mindy Miniear mn Many hours need to be spent by Sharon Born- trager at the sewing machine before her blazer will be completed Helping Liz Galt with her recipe cards is Miss Shari Torok. L istening intently to the instructions given to them by Mrs. Nelda Snider during their Clothing class are Lisa Gustafson and Valerie Eash. Canning fruits and vegetables requires time and the helping hands of Lori Yoder, Sherrie Miller, Mike Grant and Mike Pletcher. Sparks fly as Brian Breniser grinds a chisel on the grinding wheel. Other outstanding metal projects were a gyroscope, a vise, and a cannon. Woods projects varied this year from a grand- father clock to a pool table, china cabinet to several desks, etc. Here Mike Baker is working on his cabinet. Punching out tapes on the video-terminal is one assignment in Graphic Arts as shown by Jim Snowden. A common sight is that of Mr. Gordon Kauff- man helping his boys. One such student is Todd Peter. Assistance is offered by Mr. Don Weirich as he helps Matt Kilmer lay out flats for a football playbook The Art of Industry Precision, patience, accuracy, and imagination are all a part of the “art” of industry. Again this year students have shown their “knack’’ for com- bining these qualities. Teachers, Mr. Don Weirich, Mr. Gordon Kauffman, and Mr. Phil Berkey are all responsi- ble for the good record our Industrial Arts department has set. The areas in which students may explore are: Metals, Woods, Power and Transportation, Drafting, Graphic Arts, and Electricity. Each class is designed to give a broad, general, basic understanding of the skill. While Mr. Don Weirich said, “‘it is strictly an exposure for most students,” he also mentioned that, ‘for some it can be an adventure.” Girls can learn too, as Jody Johnston is proving in her drafting class. “Drafting is a language by way of pictures,” says Mr. Gordon Kauffman. Eric Volman, Paul Collier, and Scott Mockler are a few of the students who are learning this language. Children, adults, friends, strangers, Raiders, rivals, Whoever it may be, it is a common prac- tice to gather in the lobby at half time to socialize. PEOPLE — e 1980 census took in millions of Ty wr launched tags a = pit in the saris islerss s space shuttle during unce tg and the 444 lor indful of them in a i ment certainly past, younger folks are the Wet and robots come ino matte how many ways scientists experiment with nd cloning, there is still ni pane tute for them An empty house, factory, or school building is nothing more than bricks and cement. It’s the people that make it solid gold. Seniors The Class of 1981 Class Motto: Each happiness of today is a memory for tomorrow. Class Colors: Champagne and Ice Blue Class Flower: White rose SENIORS The Class With Class Pres. Greg Slabach V.P. Jim Lantz Sec. Treas. Paula Wallace Suzy Adamson Chery! Adkins Paul Basket Ken Beachy Tony Bontrager Sharon Borntrager Joel Bourdon Ray Boylan Tamie Braddock Brian Breniser Laurie Breniser Julie Bryant Sherri Burkholder Tony Calabrese Shari Card Alan Cattell Roger Cave Kevin Christner Tami Cline Scott Cooper Tim Copeland Scott Cripe Sue Cross Mark Darby Mark Deters Justin Dirks Mike Eash Jean Forster Chris Fry Tim Gage Mike Galt Thomas Gaume Although the Seniors did win the Spirit Week contest for the steadiest pyramid, Stacey Yoder appears to be more than a little anxious to get down. Scott Genereux Keith Gingerich Tim Gonderman Lori Gould Dennis Graber Nancy Greensides Lori Gustafson David Hamood Lynn Hershberger Tamra Hershberger Tim Himebaugh Carolyn Hochstetler Scott Hoover Ron Hout Todd Howard Todd Hruby Julie Hughes Dave Hunt Jeff James Bill Johnson Darin Kauffman Darwin Kauffman Diane Kauffman Kent Kauffman Linda Kauffman Jim Kindel Kelly Kopf David Lantz Ann Ludwig Pam Magyar Melissa Mahaffa Gayle Mansfield Mark Mast Matt Merrick Charles Miller Cletis Miller Dale Miller Dawn Miller Don Miller Jeff Miller Phil Miller Sally Miller Sandy Miller Mindy Miniear Tina Moore Wayne Nethercutt Ngoc Nguyen Jody Nihart Cory O'Dell Doug Peachy Rodney Peachy Kim Pendleton Steve Petersen Lisa Pratt Dexter Prough Michael Randolph This year's seniors have always been known for their carefree attitudes and closeness as Jim Lantz and Tamie Braddock demonstrate here. The library is a great place for some deep con- centration. Monica Warstler takes advantage of some free time to get some research done Shelly Rassi Steven Rhude Cliff Rivers Mark Roebuck Michaeleen Robinson Jack Rogers Lincoln Roy Toni Rutherford Joe Sanford Aurelio Santiago Kellie Sarver Jim Schmucker Barb Schrock Bill Schrock Phil Schwartz Greg Sevison Anita Slabaugh Kevin Smith Natalie Smith Jim Snowden Robyn Stouder Darla Stout Missy Stout Julie Streeter Penny Strycker Stacy Stutz The games seniors play! Tony Calabrese and Brian Wilcox get involved in Spirit Week ac- tivities during the wagon races. Bob Stutzman Dan Tackett Michael Tarr Cynthia Terry Don Thomas Teresa Torrance Ron Troyer Valerie Troyer Monica Warstler Tim Weaver Cara Wiggins Brian Wilcox Greg Wilson Jim Wingard SuAnn Woodlee Charles Wysong A. Dean Yoder Alberta Yoder Anita Yoder Brent Yoder Dean Yoder Mary Yoder Patsy Yoder Janet York Patrick Yowell Jill Zebell Scott Zirkle Jill Zook NOT PICTURED Chery] Fisher Tom Rhude Allen Ringler Stacey Yoder Having Fun in ’81 Wednesday, May 13, the night of the senior banquet was quite a contrast to the Prom, which had taken place only four days earlier The dignified atmosphere was exchanged for cheering and shouting, and formals and tuxes were left far behind. Most seniors came in their old, comfortable grubbies. (With the ex- ception of Scott Hoover who arrived wearing a three piece suit) The banquet was a carry-in meal, with students bringing the item assigned to their homeroom. Following the dinner, the movie “The Bionic Amishman” was shown, which was the team effort of Cory O'Dell, Jim Lantz, Ken Beachy, and Mitch Slabach. The evening ended with the presentation of the awards to the students, chosen by their classmates, as having certain outstanding qualities, features, abilities, and potentials. The results were as follows: Most Athletic — Keith Gingerich Cindy Terry Friendliest — Steve Petersen Julie Bryant Cutest — Brian Wilcox Suzy Adamson Best Dressed — Wayne Nethercutt Kelly Kopf Class Clown — Alan Cattel Kellie Sarver It was an evening filled with rowdiness and laughter, as the award presentation preceded “The Bionic Amishman.” Left to right are Kellie Sarver (Class Clown), Dave Lantz and Lisa Pratt (Most Talkative), Tony Bontrager and Sandy Miller (Most Spirited), and Stacy Stutz (Best Smile). Most Likely to Succeed — Cory O'Dell Ann Ludwig Jim Lantz Patsy Yoder Dave Lantz Lisa Pratt Mike Tarr Tamie Braddock Tony Bontrager Sandy Miller Dennis Graber Teresa Torrence Best Actor Actress — Cletis Miller Stacey Yoder Greg Slabach Stacy Stutz Jeff Miller Pam Maygar Tony Calabrese Pam Maygar Smartest — Roger Cave Ann Ludwig Phil Schwartz Mary Yoder Cory O'Dell Monica Warstler Todd Hruby Stacey Yoder Armchair Quarterback — Mike Eash Missy Stout Most Huggable Most Talkative Class Flirt Most Spirited Most Musical Best Smile Class Bum Class Radical Best Body Brown Nose Preppiest ? ae et ? As class president Greg Slabach announces the next lucky winner, Phil Schwartz (Best Body), Suzy Adamson and Brian Wilcox (Cutest), and Steve Petersen (Friendliest) wait in the background. “Most Athletic’ seniors Cynthia Terry and Keith Gingerich smile after being presented their awards. Bringing out his best tie for the occasion, Ron Hout accepted the “Armchair Quarterback award for Mike Eash who was in Texas “Preppiest’” Todd Hruby congratulates Tony Calabrese on being named the “Class Radical.” Class officers Jim Lantz {also “Most Hug- gable’) and Paula Wallace handed out awards to those chosen. In front are Greg Slabach (Best Smile}, Todd Hruby (Preppiest), Kelly Kopf and Wayne Nethercutt (Best Dressed}, and Teresa Torrence and Dennis Graber (Most Musical} Someone not familiar with Northridge’s senior tradition of putting a buggy on the roof would think this scene quite strange, but not to the seniors!! Caught at the scene of the crime are Tony Bon- trager, Tim Copeland, Jeff Miller, Greg Slabach, Scott Zirkle, Tim Gage, Todd Hruby, and Scott Hoover At the end of marching season Miss Ulrey is always given some token of appreciation but this year the senior auxiliary members and band members really outdid themselves by creating their own quilt. For some reason students find an unspoken area in which they congregate. As Ken Beachy is here doing, seniors are often found warming their “buns” on the register. The seniors have always sat in the front of the cheering section and that special senior spirit is displayed here as the senior boys support their athletes by building a pyramid. Senior Traditions They are more than just habits they are traditions! Whether it’s a family tradition, like getting together for Christmas dinner, a country’s tradition, like celebrating the Fourth of July, or a school’s tradition, like playing the school song before a game, they’re all important to the people who uphold them. Sometimes the original meaning is forgotten but new meanings are soon attached. Seniors seem to be the keepers of tradition at Northridge. The tradi- tions begin to accumulate and every year it seems like there’s more of them. They add to the hectic schedule many seniors keep. They add respon- sibility but they also add a lot of good times. Whatever the reason may be, tradi- tions seem to be here to stay. They draw people together and give everyone, especially the seniors, a special attitude and lots of fond memories. At the end of the year, students have many mixed feelings. Generally, though, the seniors are happy and when that number 1 is pulled off the wall — everybody knows. “Oh wow!” says Miss Ulrey receiving a Fuji bicycle from the senior band members, and many others who generously contributed. Every year they give her something and every year Miss Ulrey expresses her appreciation by saying “Oh wow!” Senior recognition is an annual thing for not only the auxiliary members, as shown, but also the pep band, concert band, choir, and sports activists. Senior girls have spirit too, or at least spunk. The custom of the senior girls doing a skit for a pep session is acted out here by Suzy Adam- son, Tina Moore, Missy Mahaffa, Natalie Smith, and Monica Warstler. Pres. Joy Kauffman V.P. Scott Tilley Sec. Kim Davis Treas. Bob Warstler Steve Ambrose Charmane Andrews Byron Askew Dave Baker Mike Baker Larry Bender Deb Biller Dennis Blyly DeWayne Bontrager Susie Bontreger Dennis Branum Emily Bryant Rob Buller Kathy Butterworth Jon Carpenter Stephanie Coleman Pam Conley Brent Cooper Dennis Cox Ira Cox Dean Cross Juan Davila Donna Davis Glen DeKay Bob Deters David Ditmars Willis Dyehouse Gregg Eash Brenda Ellis Shawn Erickson Kevin Evans Dave Falb Chris Fisher Crystal Forbes Greg Franklin Wayne Frazier Rick Gage Jerry Garber Tim Geyer Intense concentration shows on the face of Emily Bryant as she.studies. Accounting has its ups and downs and Chris Fisher appears to be in one of the downs here His attention seems to be focused more on Kassi Hooley than on_ his books. Steve Gonderman Barnard Goodrich Don Goody Scott Graber Rick Grewe Chris Grotrian Kaighn Hankins Jim Hansen Kris Harper Lianne Hart A ee Dave Hawkins Jamie Hershberger Jay Hershberger Tom Hershberger Brian Hire Mary Hochstedler Ronda Holaway Rick Holdeman Brad Hooley Kassi Hooley Carol Hughes Pam Jewett Sherry Johnson Jeff Kauffman Kathy Kauffman Rhonda Rhodes searches for ideas as Sarah Miller signs a yearbook Kris Harper glances at papers in one of her classes. James Kline Charlotte Knepp Steve Krah Robin Laffoon Jerry Lawson Paul Leedy Kevin LeMond Keith Ludwig H. Leroy Mann Dennis Mast Jennifer Mechling Anthony Miller Gerry Miller Jeff Miller Ken Miller ra Marion Miller Melanie Miller ‘@ ? ay rat 2 + oe owant a aaiste a : eo. a! Patti Yoder and Randy Wilson chuckle over accounting procedures Robert Miller Sarah Miller Ted Miller Chery] Miniear Lori Nettrouer Gary Nisley Robin Nusbaum Edward Pegg Todd Peter Mark Purdy John Rauguth Deb Raybuck Bronwyn Reimer Rhonda Rhodes Brian Slabach Barb Schrock Brian Schrock Jerri Schultz Lavon Schwartz Sara Sherck Doug Simon Lori Slabaugh Yearbook signing can be a lot of fun as seen by the expressions on the faces of Deb Biller, Joy Kauffman, Kerri Yoder, Susie Bontreger, Kim Davis, and Kassi Hooley. o NOT PICTURED Elizabeth Griffin Patty Griffin Linda Hoffman Dave Russell Arte Shafer Pam Siler Linda Slabach Todd Smucker Kent Sullivan Tim Sommers Todd Stahley Tim Stout Curtis Stump Mike Thornton Marcy Troyer Marie Troyer Lori Weirich Robin Whetstone Randy Wilson Frank Wyman Kerri Yoder Patti Yoder Feature Girls and guys today both strive to find the “fit” that's best for them. Today the “in” styles vary anywhere from the comfortably “grubby” to the “perfectly proper” look. Students here confirm that by wearing anything from flannel shirts and tennis shoes to sweaters and top siders. The western look has revived in recent years with cowboy hats, leather items, and boots such as those coming to the fore. Different impressions are given by those that wear this famous brand-name jeans. Either they're rich or they sacrifice all else to buy a pair of Calvin Klein's, for they run about $42. Top siders, flats, boat shoes, mocassins — whatever they are called these shoes are seen walking all over school. Hairstyles also vary and have their own advan- tages. A common look is the softly feathered hair like Pam Siler's and the french-braiding of hair like Darlene Neumann's. There is nothing that feels better after “dress- ing up” than to slip into a favorite pair of faded old jeans such as Levi's. Anybody that's anybody wears “Izods” on their body. Not really, but alligators and foxes have become popular animals seen crawling all over shirts and sweaters. People like to feel accepted. While persons should be judged on who they are as a person, many times judgements are made at first by the way they look. Really, there is no right or wrong way to dress but rather a matter of what is accepted or well- liked by the general public. People’s standards change, though, and this is what creates fads. Certain items really stood out as popular: Izods, clothing with alliga- tors on them have become something almost everyone desires. Why does a shirt with an alligator on it seem more desirable than one without it? It’s the fad. Or why are straight-legged jeans so often seen when ten years ago “bell-bottoms” were “in ’? It's the fad. Remember all the top-siders students Familiar Actions and Duds at School wore? Some even had a few different colored pairs for different outfits. Then there were the various types of braiding hair that even whole cheer- leading squads from other schools adopted. But clothing and hair styles aren't the only things that create fads — dances, games, activities, etc. also become popular “crazes”. This year Popeye folders were the thing to carry, a popular expression was “go for it’, and common games to pass time were the Rubick’s cube and various computer games. Although seemingly very important in students lives, the now familiar ac- tions and duds at school will continue to be replaced by new fads and ‘“crazes” in later years. Sophomores Pres. Mitch Slabach V.P. Cindy Miller Sec. Sandra Miller Mardel Anderson Harley Baker Mark Bates Dave Baumgartner Alyse Berger Dina Bloss Charlene Bontrager Kyle Bontrager Ted Bontrager Todd Bontrager Steve Borntrager Mary Bowman Lee Braddock Wes Bryan Mark Burkhead Paul Carlin Mike Caudell Judi Carpenter Cami Clark Robin Collins Mike Conklin Ilena Cox Fred Cripe Gary Crockett Kathy Cuthbert Mike Burkholder Kevin Davis Lori Dick Dave Dickel Rhonda Dunlap Roger Eash Valerie Eash Greg Elswick Doug Estridge Sherri Emanuel Tamie Feathers Rob Fidler Pam Fisher Donna Folger Tonna Folger Judy Forster Debbie Fowler Greg Fry Judy Fuller Phil Gage Elizabeth Galt Caryn Graber Joe Gaume The class of ‘83 is known for its skill at the various games played during Spirit Week. Lydell Troyer demonstrates his ability during the Ping Pong Relay. Class rings are an important part of the year for many sophomores. Teresa Torrance pauses to admire Doug Slabach’s class ring on March 6, the day it was delivered. Scott Giddens Dawn Gerardi Pam Gonderman Dottie Gorsuch Lisa Gould Tina Graber Greg Grant Charles Gray Curtis Gray Rick Groom Lisa Gustafson Chris Hackett Troy Hammon Jennifer Haney Chris Harshberger Susan Hayes Doug Heibling Denise Henderson Val Herschberger Wes Herschberger Tammy Higgins David Hill Mark Hostetler Brenda Holaway Stephanie Holdeman Rhonda Holderman Cindy Hood Janet Hooley Marcia Hooley Janet Hostetler Tonda Houser Deb Hout Terri Howard Elaine Hunt Steve Huys Jill Kauffman Joann Kauffman Kent Kauffman Trudy Keim Angie Kennard Rhonda Kilgore Matt Kilmer Chet Konkle Matt Krueger Kim Kurtz Kelly Cripe Amy Cripe Kelly Lacy Chery] Lambright Barry Lang Greg LaRue Steve Laughlin Doug Leatherman Karen Lee Todd Lehman Marie Leto Julie Ludwig Hung Chi Ly Quang Ly Beth McBride Becky McClane Ken McCreary Bill McGuire Andy Mahaffa Angie Mast Chery! Mast Sherrie Mast Greg Matteson Julie Merrick Chris Middleton Arlyn Miller Car! Miller Debbie Miller Julie Miller Randy Miller Shelly Miller Greg Moore Trudi Muhlnickel Stephanie Nettrouer Tim Nettrouer Tina Nettrouer Darlene Neumann Kriston Noble Tracy Noel Nancy Nusbaum Richard Nusbaum Caron Outman Gary Peter Monica Pfanzelt Susan Pickrell Lisa Pletcher Tim Pratt Lori Puckett Terena Ragsdale Gayle Rheinheimer Kevin Rhodes Shelly Rissot Darrel Ritchie Greg Roberts Michael Roy Irene Sanford Tim Schlichter Janel Schrock Jenni Schultz Sherri Sevinson Frank Shalaty Doug Shirley Doug Slabach Stephanie Smith Tim Spradlin Chris Stahly Deanne Stewart Becky Stout Dale Stout Look at how friendly the sophomores are! Here, Lori Puckett and Mitch Slabach demonstrate this friendly attitude at Terre Haute during state band contest Steve Streeter Kerri Stump Jana Stutzman Anna Slabaugh Dana Martz Mark Thomas Laura Thompson tz ‘ Stacy Todd ' iw Lydell Troyer — . Patti Troyer A ; bd ) Shelly Troyer “¢ p y y A j rT WA Je atch at = Pe sire au? Tina Troyer Chris Truex James Van Scoik Tim Wade Gloria Watson Kim Weaver Monte Weaver Chris Whetstone Greg Williams Ken Wills Wayne Yoder Carol York Christopher Yowell Becoming involved in the school and its ac- tivities is important to many students, and many begin their involvement their sophomore year. Here, Julie Ludwig practices a flag routine in preparation for a performance Roger Wyman Crystal Wyse Andy Yoder Dawn Yoder Don Yoder Jolynn Yoder Len Yoder Lori Yoder Mattie Yoder Misi Yoder NOT PICTURED Ken Bontrager Scott Doutlick Dave Eash Kar! Miller Tammy Miller Lisa Treece Brian Allred Collette Andrews Teresa Archer Dennis Baker Eric Barnell Chris Baylis Ray Bell Bill Benn Floyd Bishop Darwin Bontrager Steve Bontrager Todd Bontrager Rosezella Borntrager Jay Boughner John Bourdon Penny Burkett Karen Call Dan Campbell Jay Carlin Robin Castenando Todd Checkley John Chupp Robyn Cline Paul Collier Pres. Lori Robinson V.P. Becky Bowman Sec. Tami Hawkins Freshmen Tonya Cook Claudia Corson Steve Cross Jim Deters Sharon Dirck Ward Dirks Tracy Eash Pauline Elias Michelle Erickson Dan Falb Jeff Fingerle Brad Fisher Velta Fordyce Jim Foster Yolanda Frank Kelly Franklyn Terri Franko Larry Gage It's the first year at Northridge and along with the fun come the classes. Eric Barnell, Dave Kauffman, and Jay Boughner appear to be cop- ing with drafting. Some of the things a teacher expects you to know are ridiculous! Mark Royce appears to be dumbfounded as he listens to his teacher Mr Dave Willig during a General Science class. Scott Gaisler Jeff Graber Mike Grant Maribeth Groves Jim Hackett Kim Hammon Kea Hankins Kean Hankins Tammie Hansen Tom Hellinga Jerry Herschberger Mark Hilton Rod Hire Ruby Hostetler Tracy Holdeman Randy Holderman Tony Holland Sam Hoover Dan Hostetler Teresa Hostetler Shari Hruby Misi Huber Matt Hughes Julie James Jodi Johnson Susan Johnson Dave Kauffman Randy Kauffman Sonja Kauffman Kris Kaufman Scott Kaufman Stephanie Keck Mary Keister Anita Kelley Tammy Kilgore Kris Kline Brian Kolka Dawn Kreighbaum Leroy Kopf Delwin Kropf Lisa Lechlitner Jeanne LeCount Tina Loucks Laura Feathers Loren Martz Debbi Meyer Rocky Meyer Bob Miller Craig Miller John E. Miller John R. Miller John C. Miller Kendall Miller Kevin Miller Kris Miller Lois Miller Mitch Miller Scott Miller Sharon Miller Sherrie Miller Tammie Mills Scott Mockler Tony Moore Dan Patrick Lorene Paulson Pam Peachy Lisa Peterman Mike Pletcher Jerry Ragsdale Anne Reigsecker Kevin Rice Robin Rink Dean Rockwell Susan Ross Mark Royce The Semi-formal highlights the year for many freshmen. Lori Robinson and Sue Yoder show their creative talents as they decorate the cafeteria for the big night ir Sonja Sailor Mark Schlabach Gary Schrock Kathy Schueneman Julie Schwartz Ron Simmons Linda Slabach Donna Smith Kim Smith Teri Soos Scott Stutzman Rod Sutton Tony Swihart Laura Tackett Robin Taylor Stacy Taylor Cheri Tharp Doris Thomas Sharon Todd Brian Tomlonson April Troyer Marcy Troyer Rob Tubbs Lisa Tyson Jeff Ulrey Eric Vollman Kristy Walters Michelle Weaver Randy Weinly Lori Whetstone Charles Wiederman Tom Williams Jeff Wilson Kathy Wirt Melissa Wise Greg Wordlemen John Wood Cordell Wutherick Freshmen have spirit too! Freshmen cheerleaders Debbi Meyers, Cindy Yoder, Shari Hruby, and Kea Hankins set a great example at a freshman basketball game Lilly Wyman Carlton Yoder Carmen Yoder Cindy Yoder Darin Yoder Dave Yoder James Yoder Lee Yoder Lisa Yoder Mark Yoder Sue Yoder Jim Young NOT PICTURED Deanna Bradley Dianna Mann Krystal Burks Jeff A. Miller Ron Cripe Bob Nickoson Darrin Ellis Bob Pedzinski Kathy Ellis Charles Ranson Jeff Graber Melissa Richmond Mark Hall Ralph Robinson Brian Laing Robert Yoder Ellen Augustine Leonard Beechy Phil Berkey Verna Booth Chris Colburn Mike Frazier Harriet Green Jan Harnish Philip Hartzler Karen Honderich Karen Hoyt Rhunelle Jones Linda Kaminskis Donald Lanctot Janeen Longfellow Mike McCoy Dennis McCrumb Jill Meuninck Gary Modlin Gail Moody Helen Mumaw Theo Outman Irv Pratt Gerald Rasler FACULTY Giving people, especially students, a long steady look is sometimes part of a principal's job as Mr. James McCormick demonstrates. Ray Reid Lois Rhodes Dan Shroyer Dana Snider Nelda Snider Bruce Stahly f= a fF | ° ' ‘ Even teachers need time to relax! Miss Lynn Thomas uses the teacher's lounge for just that purpose Jeannine Talley Shari Torok Ken VonGunten Mary Ulrey Don Weirich Susan Weybright Paul Wilkey Dave Willig Mary Zimmer Gordon Kauffman NOT PICTURED Linda Grant Helene Katz James Rhodes Lynn Thomas The Spirit Week tug-of-war contest included the teachers this year. Here, some of the facul- ty is shown “pulling” for the Raiders — or maybe just attempting to stay clean After the library experienced a minor elec- trical problem, it was Harry Prough to the rescue once again. Neither rain nor sleet nor the snow of winter can stop Charlie Miller from keeping the school's sidewalks clear. It requires a group effort to make lunch for over six hundred people every day as Marlis Cox, Etta Frye, Edna Hochstetler, and Cora Miller demonstrate. The assembly line style is often the most effi- cient way to get things done. Here, Nancy Yoder, Cora Miller, Marlis Cox, and Mattie Miller work quickly to beat the student stampede to the cafeteria. The mops, brooms, and trash can are certainly familiar sights to the halls of Northridge and Donna Zigler's cheerful presence gives everyone a slight boost Meals and Maintenance Although it’s been said many times before, it's still true that the people behind the scenes are the people who make things happen. Whether it's cooking for a school full of students, fixing lights, plowing snow, mowing grass, or simply sweeping halls, it’s all a necessary part of the proper func- tioning of a school. Northridge is blessed with people who combine ef- ficiency and friendliness. These peo- ple help to create a pleasant at- mosphere in which to function. They enjoy working here and it's evident through their patience in dealing with gum wrappers and papers in the halls, food fights, and even buggies on the roof. They always provide ser- vice with a smile — and they even do windows! This peaceful scene is a typical one for the Middlebury community. By their support this book was made possible. COMMUNITY Stagflation — a word used by economists meaning the economy is stagnant and inflation is growing worse Things got rough all over. Recession laid off adults as well as students and did away with overtime. Inflation dealt it’s crushing blow as gasoline soared over $1.30 per gallon and the price of peanut butter doubled In an attempt to piece the economy together and put the nation back on it's feet, President Reagan promised to cut government spending. 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Main Goshen 875-6142 533-5040 Gohn Bros. Manufacturing Snyder’s Men’s Shop Main St. 126 S. Main Goshen 825-2400 533-5630 Goshen Glass and Mirror 113 W. Washington Goshen 533-0594 In Advanced Clothing, Patsy Yoder prepares her pattern for the blazer she will be making Freshly painted in green with gold lettering, the familiar water tower hardly looks the same. +e “on Ghost Towns When the gold rush ended, it left many people with crushed spirits and empty hands. While some did strike it rich, many people left their shattered dreams of wealth behind in the desolate ghost towns. Buildings once buzzing with prospectors and excite- ment were left standing in dusty silence, and the gold fever disap- peared as quickly as it had arrived. The weight room is a popular place, especially for boys like Paul Collier who often want to see how much they can lift. The Difference Not all gold rushes end in bitter disappointment. The difference is where one looks for the gold. The NHS gold rush left everyone richer. There may have been “ghost towns” — like the cancelled Green and Gold Revue; but there were new things ad- ded. New ideas, new activities, new When the yearbooks finally arrive, a popular, time-consuming activity is signing them, and the lobby is a good place to find people to sign them. During the summer the Pumpkinvine carried tourists on a sight-seeing tour from Middlebury to Shipshewana, although it now rests in silence. people. Pride, spirit, determination, and persistence reaped victories, honors, satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment. It left behind, not a ghost town, but the aftermath of a glorious disease that is often forgot- ten, but never really gone. Baseball fans gather at Elkhart Memorial for the Sectionals as Northridge goes against Mishawaka. After working for Mister Donut for four ye Missy Mahaffa is well acquainted with duties.