Paw Paw High School - Wappaw Yearbook (Paw Paw, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1969 volume:

Paw Paw Heels kins Paw Paw, Michigan TABLE OF COATEATS ADMINISTRATION ...................................................... 3 Board of Education ............................................. 4 Principals ..................................................... 5 Secretaries .................................................... 6 Faculty ........................................................ 7 Cooks and Custodians ........................................... 16 Student Teachers .............................................. 17 SENIORS ............................................................. 19 JUNIORS ............................................................. 43 SOPHOMORES .......................................................... 50 FRESHMEN ............................................................ 57 EIGHTH GRADE ........................................................ 65 SEVENTH GRADE ....................................................... 71 ACTIVITIES .......................................................... 79 SPORTS ............................................................. 93 ORGANIZATIONS ....................................................... H7 ADVERTISERS 141 FACULTY Theron Huffman, trustee; William Payne, trustee; Ed Sitar, trustee; John O'Leary, trustee; Fred Pugsley, treasurer; Jane Kimmel, secretary; Robert Abrams, president. This year our school system was given a new superintendent Mr. Albert Kimmel. Mr. Kimmel has many years of schooling behind him. He obtained a B.A. degree from University of Michigan and an M.A. degree from Cfentral Michigan University. Besides going to these two colleges he also attended University of Illinois, Eastern Michigan University, Wayne State, and Southern Illinois. During his eighteen years in education he has been a teacher, a coach, an assistant principal, a principal, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent. We are glad he is with our school this year and we are sure he will be of great addition to Paw Paw. 4 Mr. Richard Brill has been a member of the Paw Paw Staff for twelve years. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1948. He performed his student teaching here in 1956. He attended Western Michigan University and two summers ago went to the University of Alaska. Before becoming principal he taught school here for ten years. He taught combined studies, driver education, social studies and English. Mr. Brill besides being a teacher was Junior High Coordinator for four years. Junior High Principal for one year, and was the Transportation Director for eight years. Two years ago he was appointed to the position of Senior High Principal. PRINCIPALS Mr. Bly has been a member of the Paw Paw Staff for six years. He was a guidance counselor for his first four years at Paw Paw and last year was promoted to Junior High Principal. Mr. Bly was a teacher at Portage for seven years before coming to Paw Paw. He taught Central Science, English and History. Besides holding a diploma from Western Michigan University, he holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degree. Mr. Bly is also Co-ordinator of the Secondary Student Teachers and teaches driver education in the summer. Mr. Brill and Mr. Bly Student taught under the same teacher at the same time here at Paw Paw High School. 5 Mrs. Griffith Superintendent Secretary t Mrs. Golladay Keeper of Attendance Mrs. Kaiser Principal Secretary Mrs. Sharp Guidance Secretary Mrs. Conolly Bookkeeper Mrs. Marcelletti Bookkeeper 6 7 8 WOULD YOU STOP WITH THAT CAMERA!! Lyle Buckingham Robert Campbell Reva Carrington Estelle Crosby Bobbie Engler 9 Wayne Falan Maxine Gosline Mr. Campbell used the A B Dick machine to get ink on every shirt he owned. David Henckel Daniel Horton Marion Hall 11 12 Jorge Ortegon Hilda Oster Ethel Nantz Jenny Ortiz Talivaldis Ripelis Although Mrs. Iciek is a newcomer to the P.P.H.S. teaching staff, she has been very active in generating school spirit and as the cheerleading advisor. 14 COOKS The cooks who arrive one fu hour before school, prepare lunches for three lunch period: in the high school. They also supply the food for the elemen tary schools in Paw Paw. Mrs. Dorstewitz, the head cook, in forms us that they have served high as nine-hundred lunches for students in one day. Hidden behind Mrs. Hubbard is Mrs. Allen and at the right are Mrs. Dorstewitz and Mrs. Young. They are seen taking a coffee break. Mr. Leason is Paw Paw High's head janitor. JANITORS The janitors at Paw Paw High School keep the high standards of cleanliness which is a necessity. Their hard work and long hours are shared by the gentlemen shown here and also Mr. Niles and Mr. Guritz who were not present for pictures. Mr. Blower and Mr. Berg are day time janitors at Paw Paw High. 14 16 Left to right: Paula Weston, Bernice Andre, John Stimac, Pamela Horn, William McNulty, Glenn Hass, Patricia Sweder, James Bremer, John Stack, and Gordon Penny, Front Row: left: JoAnn Wingeier, Judith Ladley, Kathleen Vera, Beverly Britt, Mary Konopnick, Susan Mullen, Linda Thompson, Ellen Bannigan, and Dawn Beyer. Back row: Glenn Osborn, Irvin Brown, John Digiulio, Norman MacGillivray, and Vanvoorhees. 17 SENIORS OF THE MAGIC HOUR of COMMENCEMENT is near, and while it is ex- never again follow the same paths in their enchanted pumpkins. world after midnight where chapter tests and homework assignments are prepared these seniors to live with the realities of a world with ugly JIM ALDEN Baseball 1,2,4 Football 1 DIANA ARCADIPONE A cappel la 2,3 Art Club 2,3,4 Class Officer Homecoming Queen 4 BLAZE BARDEN Art Club 3,4 Track 1 18 1968 1969 tremely doubtful that these seniors will change into frogs their lives will From commencement on, these seniors will inhabit a different world. A woefully insignificant. Perhaps, though, the past four years will have step-mothers and jealous step-sisters. JEFF BARDIN Football 4 MERLE BASS A cappella 2,3,4 Art Club 3,4 Girls Ensemble 2,3,4 Usherettes 3 19 MIKE BRYANT Football 1,2 Track 3,4 Wrestling 3,4 ROBERTA CASSELL A cappella 2,3,4 Choir 1 Latin Club 1 School Play 3,4 LARRY CHASE Band 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 1 ,2,3 Student Council 1,2,3 Varsity Club 1,2,3,4 MARK CHASE Band 1,2,3,4 Class Pres. 2 National Honor Society 3,4 Student Council President 4 FRED COKER Basketball 1,2,4 Latin Club 1,2 Track 1,2,3 Varsity Club 3,4 20 RICHARD BENNETT Class Officer 2 Latin Club 1,2 Pep Club 1,2 Wappaw Staff 3,4 LOIS BIGELOW A cappella 2,3,4 FHA 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2 Wappaw Staff 3,4 STEVE BLAKE Band 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Track 2,3 Varsity Club 2,3,4 CINDY BOYSEN A cappella 2,3 Art Club 2,3,4 Pep Club 1 Wappaw Staff 3,4 ROBERTA BRANDT Art Club 2,3 Pep Club 1,2 Ski Club 2,3,4 Usherettes 3,4 SHIRLEY BROWN Choir 1,2 Pep Club 1,2 Wappaw Staff 4 21 DIANE DRURY F„H„A. 2,3,4 Girls Basketball 1,2 Latin Club 1,2 Student Council 1,2 JAN DOORNHAAG Choir 1,2 JIM ELMORE Baseball 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Football 2,3,4 A cappella 2,3,4 22 SUE COLLINS Art Club 3,4 Homecoming Candidate 3,4 Intramural Basketball 1,2 Wappaw Staff 4 ROBERT COOMBS A cappello 1 Basketball 1 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,4 BONNIE COUNTERMAN A cappella 2,3,4 FHA 1,2,3,4 School Play 3 Tribal News 4 LINDA CZULAJEWSKI A cappella 2,3,4 Girls Ensemble 3,4 Latin Club 1,2 National Honor Society 3,4 ROSEMARY DACOBA A cappella 2,3 Art Club 1,2,3,4 Homecoming Candidate 3 Student Council 4 BILL DAINES Band 1 Golf 1,2,3,4 Ski Club Varsity Club 3,4 23 ELEDA GIDDINGS A cappella 2,3,4 Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Thespians 3,4 Mr. Bates is the proud driver of the Senior Homecoming Candidates: Dede Dipone, Kathy Racette, and Sue Collins. 24 DARLENE GUIRTZ Cheerleading 2 Latin Club 1,2 Girls Volleyball Team 2 Girls Basketball Team 1,2 Senior, Jim Woodman is seen taking part in another extracurricular activity by helping with the stage production of Corousel. PAT HENDERSON Homecoming Candidate 1,2 Play 3,4 Varsity Chorale 2,3,4 Choir Pres. 4 TOD HELLE Float Committee 2,4 Play 1,4 RON HEARNS Publications 4 26 27 MARTHA HOLCOMB F.H.A. 3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Tribal News 4 Usherettes 4 SUE HOLT F.H.A. 3,4 Usherettes 3,4 RICK JOHNSON Band 1,2,3 Baseball 3 Football 1,2 NANCY KAUKOLA Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 Girls Ensemble 2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 National Honor Society 3,4 28 HOWARD KIMMEL Football 1,4 Tennis 2 Varsity Club 3 Wrestling 2,3,4 DONNA KITCHEN Band 1,2,3,4 Girls Basketball 1,3,4 Gymnastics 1,2,3,4 Majorette 4 KAREN KLINGEL Class Officer 2 Latin Club 1,2 Usherette 2,3,4 Varsity Chorale 2,3,4 PAUL KOBE Basketball 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 29 RON MARKOVICH Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3 Track 1,2,4 MARION MAR ON Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 2 Track 1,2,3,4 Varsity Club 1,2,3,4 30 DAVE KOPPERS Football 2 DENNIS KROEG Band 2,3,4 ROSE LEASON Wappaw Staff 3,4 ROBERT LHAMON A cappella ) Choir 1 JANICE LOUWAERT Art Club 3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Pep Club 1 Wappaw Staff 4 KAREN LUNDQUIST Art Club 2,3,4 Pep Club 1 Play Committee 1,2 Thespian 1,2 31 PAMELA MIHELICH F.H.A. 3,4 Pep Club 1 JACKIE MILLER Latin Club 1,2 Girls Basketball 1,2,3 Usherette 3,4 Wappaw Staff 4 32 JOHN MARTIN Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 4 Track 3,4 DALE MASTEN Jet Club 1,2 School Play 1,3,4 Thespian 3,4 Varsity Chorale 2,3,4 RICHARD MAXWELL Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2 BRUCE McDANIEL Baseball 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Football 3 Latin Club 1,2 liz McIntosh Cheerleading 2,3 Homecoming Cand. 2 Student Council Vice-pres. 4 Wappaw Staff 4 TERRY MIDDAUGH Football 1 Conservation 2 33 SCOTT NELSON Band 1,2,3 Pep Band 2,3 TRIBAL NEWS 4 FRANK PERCIVAL Biology Club 3,4 Nat'l Honor Society 3,4 BRENDA PERKINS Art Club 3 FHA 1 Pep Club 2 CHRIS PITTS Girl's Glee Club 4 Gymnastics 1 ELLYN PLASCZAK WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT JOAN DUNLOP IS GOING TO BE AN INTERIOR DECORATOR? 34 ROSEMARY MOON Cafe Assistant 3,4 Choir 2 DENNIS MOORE Baseball 3 DONNA MROCZEK Art Club 1 Latin Club 1,2 Pep Club 1 BETTY MULLIN FHA 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 3 GLEN MUVRIN Baseball 1,2 Basketball 1,4 Football 1,4 Track 2,3,4 JOE NARDIELLE Art Club 3 Intramural Basketball 2 35 DALTON RUMSEY Band 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 School Play 1,2,3,4 KEN RUTHRUFF JEANETTE RYBINSKI A cappella 2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 National Honor Society 1,3, 4 Varsity Chorale 3,4 BILL SCHRAM A cappella 3,4 Football 2,3,4 Golf 1,2,3,4 School Play 3,4 36 ROGER PLUG A cappelia 1,2 Cross Country 1,2 Football 1 Track 1,2 MARCIA POTTER A cappelia 2 Class Officer 2 Ski Club 2,3,4 Varsity Chorale 4 SALLY PUGSLEY A cappelia 2,3,4 Cheerleading 1,2,4 Girls Ensemble 3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 KATHRYN RACETTE Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 Class Officer Pres. 3 Homecoming Candidate 1,4 National Honor Society 4 DANIEL RESZKA Baseball 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,4 Class Officer 3,4 Football 1,2,3 JOE RUCINSKI 37 VICKI STANTON Art Club 2,3 Latin Club 1,2 Pep Club 1,2 Banquet Committee 3 FRANCIS STARR Football 1,3 Track 1,3,4 38 JOHN SZEWCZYK JULIE TAPPER Art Club 2,3,4 Homecoming Committee 1,2 Student Council Rep. 1,2 Wappaw Staff 4 MARTIN TARALA Basketball 1,2,3,4 Golf 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2 Varsity Club 2,3,4 The Seniors produced a winning float this year entitled: Excedrin Headache 69. 39 JOANNE THOMAS Usherettes 4 Thespians 3,4 A cappella 2,3 School Play 3 KATHY TREAT Art Club 2,3,4 Girls Basketball 2,3 Soft Ball 3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3 MARY WADE Band 1,2,3,4 Class Officer 3 Student Council 4 Varsity Chorale 2,4 KATHLEEN WALDO Class Officer 1 Float Committee 1 Pep Club 1,2 Wappaw Staff 3,4 DON WERT Band 1,2,3,4 Biology Club 3,4 Cross Country 1,2,3 Tennis 2,3,4 MARY JANE WHITE Art Club 2,3,4 Float Committee 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 2,3 Wappaw Staff 3,4 40 GEORGE WOOD Conservation Cross Country 1, Jet Club 1,2,3 JAMES WOODMAN A cappella 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 School Play 1,2,3,4 Thespians 1,2,3,4 41 KEN WRIGHT Conservation 1,2,3,4 Baseball 4 Football 1,2 JOE WYDICK Football 1,2 PHILLIP YOCUM Conservation 2 Football 1 Pep Club 1 Track 1 JAMES YOUNG Band 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Student Council 1,3,4 Tennis 3,4 ROBERT YOUNG Band 1,2,3,4 Jet Club 1,2,3 KAY ZOLP Art Club 1,2 Usherettes 2,3,4 Float Comm, 2,3,4 Varsity Chorales 3,4 42 Gloria Adams Marcia Beach Ken Anderson Brenda Beck Pictured above are four of our most enthusiastic students Mike Lapine, Ernie Corsi, Dane Anderson and Steve Loomis. Duane Antcliff Paul Blake Jean Arndt CliISS of Sharon Bloemer 70 Chester Baranski Bruce Barber Cindy Barber Steve Bales Brace Baysinger Bob Bolinger Jackie Bonarski Shiela Braybrooks Sue Brennan Talyn Brown 43 feri MM Dianna Joan Luc Pot Tom Douglas Dunlap Earl Ellis Falan Sue Paul Pictured here enjoying their drinks are Kathy Hall, and incognito Jackie Bonar-ski and Tonda Reits. In the background we have Nanette Johnson. Bottoms up Girls I 44 Mary Fenton Gary Figg Joanne Filipek Dennis Glidden Rudy Griffin Bill Grudecki Mary Kelpsas Kathy Kirk Steve Kussy Rita Fleming Doug Garrelink Kathy Gilbert Kathy Hall Randy Hamilton Debbie Haskin Rob Hayes Linda Horner Russ Johnson Pictured above is Mr. Writer, Junior class advisor, after the game. Here we have Carla Ocker and Mary Rucinski. Carla's all hung up. e Wow! What a Junior will go through to reach the top. Dane Anderson is at his usual high, as Mike slowly comes down. Marion Macdonald Merri lee Miller Earl Lietzau Jackie Long Long Loomis Lorencis Sharon Daci Dave Madison Bruce Don McDaniel McGrew Kim Middaugh Doug Miller Pat Wanda Miller Mitchelle Joe MaryRose Moreno Mullin Pat Mu I renin Grace Baysinger and Chuck Mearring wonder where they all went. This is Mrs. Larson's hard working and dedicated French class. Cest La Ve! 46 David Myers Kevin Nalls Don Nondorf Carla Ocker Carl Ogren Jim Oldfield Barbara Overacker Richard Overacker Richard Palasinski Steve Payne Greg Peat Pat Pelt Eileen Pollack Mike Purdy Gordon Ramlow Bob Reits Tonda Reits Lowell Reynolds TVOSUSY NOT SHOWN Dane Anderson Elane Anderson Frank Beach Dion Buskirk Roark Consolatti Cathy Cross Rick Dingman Kevin Doyle Dwight Fleming Mike Hall Debbie Harris Diane Harris Alan Ignacek Donna Jones Phil Jones Linda Labadie Mike LaPine Bonnie Leili Archie Lhamon Phyllis Marcelletti Betty Maxam Debbie McKee Chris Miller Danielle Paunovich Carol Pierce Lilly Ralkiewicz Gregg Ramlow Lauri Roberts Tom Roden Tom Smith Joel Swinehart Ted Vesey Mark Wade Tom Williams Steve Yuk Stan Zygadlo Bill Peter Pat Whittle Becky Emery 47 Perry Richardson Cathy Ritsema Pat Rirett Bill Ronda Jeannie Rowe Mary Rucinski Craig Ruess Ed Schrass Pam Sc h rump Debby Sherrod Linda Shirk Bob Si tar Gary Smith Dale Karen Summerfelt Springer Lenore Stack Annie Debbie Stanton Stefoff This picture is of Mrs. Brown's English class. Pictured are disturbed Jerry Warren, the smiling Rick Dingman, Tom Smith and Ken Anderson. In the shadows again is Albert Syumylo. Bob Stilson Lauri Stockwell Dale Strong Leroy Strong Bill Stroud Albert Szumylo Bill Tapper Jo Ann Terry Becky Thompson Roseley Tinker David Tomas Debbie Varnesdeel Mark Wangberg Janet Ward Jerry Warren Coleen Wilson Debbie Wright Dan Young Sock it to me! STUDENTS AT PPHS ARE IN A ROUNDABOUT OF ACTIVITY CLASS OF 71 Louis Abnet Gary Allen Steve Allen Steve Anderson Mary Ann Austin Bonnie Babin Steve Barber Dawn Barden Rick Barnes Dianna Beach Linda Bearss Vem Blakely Chris Boysen Louise Brantingham Ed Busk irk Alan Chase Mike Chybik Phyllis Conner Dawn Conolly Gary Coombs Jerry Butler President John Van Stelle Vice-Pres. Greg Pardike Secretary Byron Cuddeback Treasurer 51 Terry Cromer Alexis Craner Donna Czuhajewski Harold Daily Mike Dillenbeck Debbie Donora Bob Duban Befsy Eckloff Thelma Edens Steve Ellis Cathy Elmore John Fake Gregg Georgoff JoAgnes German Jeannie Gi Mis Henry Gilman Charles Gipson Connie Graham Bill Grevelding Linda Guritz Gloria Ha I lam Bill Harris Sophomore boy in striped shirt at locker. 52 Larry Harrison Mary Henson Linda Hollis Debbie Holub Kathy Houston Dale Jewett Bob Justice Katey Kaiser Kim Kaiser Bill Kaiser Jean Karpiel Robin Kaukola Cindy Kearney Janice Klingel Pat Koppers 53 Denice Krumrei Deb Lachman Dawn Lamb Barry Lee Steven Lossie Mike Lounsbury Linda Madison Margaret Magierka Kathy Markovich Patty Martin sophomores Sandi Martin Steve Martin Kathy Maxam Tim McDaniel Bob McNeill Tom McNeill Lloyd Mearing Brenda Mihelich Loren Miller Mike Miller Gary Mitchell Gerald Moore Linda Moore Minnie Morrison Kathy Mulrenin 54 Carl Rohr Tom Rossman Pam Sager Tony Sandlin Jim Schrump Mr. Myers is attempting to make Barney, Bob, Mike, Perry, and Fred into musicians. Melanie Ogren Denise Olson Denise Osment Kathy Parkhurst Sandy Payne Peter Percival Gail Pogue Ken Pursley Robin Rennhack Sue Riegle Bill Shipley Bill Sitar Larry Smead Joe Smith Kathy Speich f Mike Stack Tom Staggs Dan Thompson Dennis Tinker Carol Treat Tom Underwood Steve VanderMolen Barney Varnesdeel Josephine Vaughns Pam Wagy Linda Warren Ron Washburn Howard Weatherwax Bob Wiler L. D. Williams Pam Williams Barb Woodal I Don Wonders Candy Wright Dan Wydick Milissa Zelles Bill Zolp Marvin Nalls 56 Class of 72 Arent, Theresa Arguelles, Cipriano Babin, Diane Barcia, Juanita Bare, LeeRoy Barnett, Mike Bement, Mike Bigelow, Pat Bloemer, Wendy Bonarski, Pot Branch, Greg Brown, Candy Bruemer, Stewart Burkett, Jim Carriker, Jane Clark, Cherrie Connor, Doris Coppic, Nancy Corsi, Julian Cotnoir, Sandy Loomis, Lacy President Craig Kaser Vice Pres. Robin Racette Secretary Terry Collins Treasurer 57 Coveil, Phyllis Coy, Sandy Crotfy, Char Dahms, Ken Davis, Marilyn Dillcnbeck, John Doomhaag, Jim Doty, Eileen Douglas, Karen Doyle, David Drier, Betty Duel I, Debra Dunlop, Rick Ellis, Chris Ellis, Stan Elmore, Debbie Farrow, Paulette Faul, Steve Freel, Joe Fuhrmann, Eric Swing Your Partner — Georgoff, Rose Golladay, Audrey 58 Gregory, Roberta Grevelding, Margaret Hahnenberg, Sarah Haluch, Nancy Harris, Tony Harrison, Robert Healy, Steve Holt, Joe Jacobs, Edward Jeffries, Rodney Guritz, Paul Hagen, Ann Hamlin, Linda Hanson, Mike Harvey, Dennis Hassler, Ernie Holter, Rhonda Hynes, Margaret Johnson, Randy Kelly, David t 59 Kitchen, Kitty Klingel, Kitty Knob loch, Kenneth Koppers, Tom Kussy, Morion Kussy, Marvin Labadie, Thomas Lambert, Jeffrey Leslie, Joyce Louwaert, David Loya, Israel Lutz, Mart MacDonald, Lois Massey, Renee Maltavisky, Art Mearing, Joseph Mears, Jayne Miller, Cindy Miller, Nick Miller, Robin Misuraca, Karen Moore, Eva Moore, Vicki Mroczek, Jim 60 Mumford, Michael Nardielle, Diane Nondorf, Mary Olney, Bill Olson, Doug Osman, Rosemary Owsiany, Steven Parkhurst, Jim Peacock, Wayne Percival, Dwight Perkins, Margo Pitts, Nancy Pullen, Edgar Pursley, Howard Quick, Diane Rayborn, Willard Richardson, Lester Roderick, Robin Rohr, Linda Ann Rossman, Judith 62 Hey what i$ this? Tapper, Jim Thomas, Dave Stockwell, Mary Sundstrand, Kris Tapper, David Treat, Cindy oh well, looks like we've got the wrong room again! Cindy Truhn Beth Wade Cindy Walker Sally Wangberg Terry Welch That's what we like to see ... a classroom full of studious, intelligent Sid Whipple Bob Whittle Sandy Wiler Pat Wood Rick Yarborough Chuck Zolp And Then She Says To Him. Really? You Must Be Joking Mr. Henckel assists in an 8th grade art class. Bill Tellam and Jim Williams watch the camera while Bern Kalisiak and Ed Ignacek read the Tribal News. Brian Lehto studies pictures while Roy Russell sneaks up and Gayland Perry sneaks a ride on pony Mike Paynich. A rare quiet moment around Title III as Sue Drury heads for class. The east hall of Paw Paw High School has been the baliwick of 7th and 8th graders since PPHS was buiIf • Now plans are afoot to move the junior high grades into a new middle school and this might be the last WAPPAW to include the junior high. 65 - Class of 73 Judy Atwater Bob Bailey Phyllis Ball Steven Barnes Peggy Barnes Roger Bass Edith Baysinger Kenny Beach Doug Bennett Ingrid Berglin m Ik David Blake Sherry Boyer Norman Burson Larry Buskirk Art Chase Charles Christensen Rhonda Citro Tom Clements Bill Cody Karen Conolly Ole Kevin tries to make peace again during one of the Junior High lunch hours, but as usual nobody is paying any attention to him. Mary Cooper Dorothy Coppic Steve Cornish Bill Crook Bob Danger Dennis Disbrow Terry Drag Sue Drury Kim Dunlop Bruce Ellis Robin Figg Sandy Fleming Debbie Flint Helen Garvelink Evelyn German Sally Gilbert Louise Glessner Kris Glidden David Gregory Terri Griffin Here is Mr. Bly, the Junior High Coordinator, saying something of interest to Mr. Snyder, the eighth grade science teacher. Whatever it is, it must be funny! 67 YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW! Mike Harris Christal Hassler Dacy Higgins Paul Huff Denise Hyland Georgia Jacher Ray Jefferies Don Johnson Roland Johnson Betty Jones John Kimmel Camille Knobloch Chris Kowalski Randy Kroeg Chris Kucks Jim Lachman Peggy Lee Don Lhamon Bill Lounsbury Janice Lounsbury 68 Billi Manley Jerry Mead Nan Michmerhuizen Jean Middaugh Nancy Millard Robert Miller Jeff Mitchell Virginia Morrison Debby Mumford J. Scott Nugteren John Olney Steve Overacker Steve Ozanich Terry Patterson Michael Paynich Mary Ellen Pelt Gay len Perry Mickey Peter Richard Phillips Claudia Potter Richard Pursley Michael Quigley Craig Rennahack Mike Rhoderick Mike Ritter Jenny Robinson Starlot Rock Roy Roden Artis Roper Brenda Russell 69 David Sager Gary Sandlin Debora Schonwald Mike Scoff Dale Marie Slafes Kevin Smifh Mark Smifh Janice Spletzer Dennis Springer Shari Sfaggs Joann Sfanfil Phillip Sfickels Jill Sufherland Wanita Swezzy Pam Thoms Kevin Smifh, Roger Bass and Ron Blakly had beffer gef fo class before fhey gef frampled fo deafh in fhaf hall. How could anyone for-gef Jeff Maxwell?? 70 Dale Torrey Wendy Von Dyke Bob Vliek Laura Wanberg Tom Warner Jana Weather Wax Connie Welch Patty We I ton Scott Whipple Thomas White Jonell Williams Brenda Young Marcia Young Lisa Yuk Kim Zuegal See what you have to look forward to? Work work work!! 71 Barbara Atwater Cindy Austin Steve Randy Barber Bare Mike Barkowich David Barnes RELAXATION NOW-FRUSTRATION AHEAD Ken Barnett Robin Berner Sue Buckingham Joanne Chase Spencer Beach Neta Beach Kathy Boyles Ron Blakely Cheri Branch Pam Brindley Maryann Brenks Robin Brown Dan Burkett Jeanette Burus Melody Burson Bruce Cameron fiS Julia Carriker Rick Clark David Conner Kim Conolly Robin Coombs Mark Coppic Dave Cotnoir Danny Crook Bruce Cutting Trudy Czuhajewski Brenda Davis Teresa Davis Gail Davidson Debby Dehaan Linda Dixon Ben Donora Candy Douglas Rob Dundon Thad Earl Rhonda Emery Carol Fleming Brenda Flint Jeff Forrest Rachel Fritts Peggy Gilbert i Ruth Gilman James Gipson Donna Gokey 74 Phillip Good Diane Gregory Frieda Gregory Tom Hagen Linda Haluch Tom Hamlin Debbie Hand Joyce Harrison Chris Herring Jeff Huffman John Jensen Louis Johnson Mary Jo Johnston Susan Kaiser Bernard Kalisiak Steve Kasischke Mary Klimach % V IV lMi.1 A Ann Kopper Doug Lommers Brian Lehto April Lietzau 75 Karen Martin Cindy Maxwell James McBride Mike McKee Mike Tom McNeill Mears Paula Miller David Parkhurst Jerry Patterson Larry Perkins John Prawat Buddy Preston Larry Quick Alan Rhoderick Greg Rhodes Steve Kurk Racette Rennhack Mike Wendy Steve Karen Bill Michelle Roberts Roberts Root Ross Rucinski Rucinski 76 Roy Russell Robyn Ruohonen Tom Schrass Monty Scott Paul Scow ley Terri Shatto Gail Sharp Kimm Sherbum Art Shuster UP-UP AND AWAY THIS JUST CANNOT BE RIGHT Maria Silva Kathy Smead Dick Smith Kelly Smith Mike Smith Jack Spawr Robby Sperry Joey Stefoff Gary Stock 77 Bob Stull Bryan Stump Ken Teague Bill Tellam I feel like SUPERMAN Colleen Waldo Taffy Wattles Patty Webb Lester Williams Jim Williams Connie Wright HOXOCO 0 PS 1Q t3 1 h w o £ o CO Steve Wright '68, Marcia Potter '69 attend Steve's Senior Prom. CASINO ROYALE JoAnne Terry, Donald Owsiany, Keith Alden and Jan Doornhaag are identified Prom goers. 81 Janice Louaert and her date Steve Jach wait patiently for Julie Tapper and Ted Gromek to move into the ballroom. Louie Abnet and Mike McConnel laddled out liquid refreshments and other food stuffs in an attempt to liven the Casino. Debbie Varnesdeel and her date take a breather by the fountain in the courtyard. Mr. Writer and his date Ruth are seen talking with Mr. and Mrs. Bates. Previous Superintendent, Mr. McConnel and his wife are seen talking with Mr. Brill and Mrs. Jacher. 82 At center left is a typical building session of the Paw Paw High School's sophomores. Testing the toughness of the paper flowers is Gregg Pardik. HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU! 83 On the left is the Pep Band which led the Snake Dance through the streets of Paw Paw. Bob Miller, Sheila Braybrooks and Randy Hamilton lead the Pep Band. The Bonfire is seen burning in the picture below. Snake Dance Donfire The excitement and spirit rises as Margo Perkins and Marian Kussy, along with good old Jerry Warren participate. 84 Hurray, here come our boys, the team along with the cheerleaders. The freshmen in their first attempt used the football field as their idea. Quite an idea! The senior float which won first place, was worth over SI75.00. Mr. Bates's old pickup truck lurks underneath all that tissue and wire. 85 Juniors: Coleen Wilson, Lenore Stack Seniors: Dede DiPone, Kathy Racette, Sue Collins. The Band which led the parade was followed by the Homecoming Queen candidates. Then came the class floats and the cheerleaders. The whole parade was followed by the junior high band. Sophomores: Debbie Lachman and Kathy Spiech. Freshmen: Lacy Loomis, and Sara Hehnenberg. 86 Dede Arcadipone, Sue Collins, and Kathy Racette were senior choices. Deb Lachman and Kathy Spiech were sophomore nominees. Coleen Wilson and Lenore Stack were junior candidates. Sarah Hahnenburg and Lacy Loomis were chosen by freshmen. A nice October evening set the stage for Homecoming 1968 with Mr. Bates, Mr. Buckingham, Mr. Klein, and Mr. Carrington as chauffeurs. The queen candidates joined in the parade to Tyler Field where, as shown at left, Dede Dipone, surrounded by her court, was crowned queen. 87 Q XJ E E N D E D E Homecoming Queen honor for nineteen hundred and sixty eight went to Diana Arcadipone. Diana is a seventeen year old senior who is planning to attend Western Michigan University. She has lived in Paw Paw for nearly all of her life. Here she is seen being crowned by last year's Homecoming Queen Raeanne Markovich. 83 I Pictured below is the actual moment when Queen Dede Dipone crowned the first Snow Queen, Mary Jane White. 89 Senior candidates: Mary Jane White, Rosemary Dacoba and Eleda Giddings. Junior candidates: Brenda Beck, and Laurie Daines. Sophomore candidates: Margaret Magierka, and Janice Klingel. Freshman candidates: Betty Dreier, and Cindy Miller. Dave Henckel, art teacher and sponsor of the Art Club, is seen talking to the first Snow Queen of Paw Paw High, Mary Jane White Pictured center is senior Steve Jach who was Mary's escort for the evening festivities. Also in the picture is the Queen's proud brother Tom White. Tom is at present, in eighth grade at Paw Paw. 90 1969 ; S Q — N U O E w E N Snow Queen Mary Jane White There was a full house for the Snow Festival Basketball game. The cheerleaders, Sally Pugsley, Nancy Kaukola, and Kathy Racette led the cheer which paid off with a fine victory over the Allegan Tigers. 91 SPORTS 6S-69 ir VARSITY CHEERLEADERS From left to right: Kathy Racette, Sally Pugsley, Nancy Kaukola, Mrs. Iciek, Coleen Wilson, Debby Wright, Eledo Giddings. Kathy Racette explains a cheer at an assembly. Sally Pugs ley takes time out to watch part of the Regional game. Here Coleen Wilson poses—or does her left leg itch? Deb Wright, seldom seen in uniform, takes time out to pose for the WAPPAW camera. Col and Deb take off on another trip...... down the gym floor! I 95 96 Robin Kaukola, captain of this year's Reserve squad, leads the crowd in a cheer. Marian Kussy Lacy Loomis Margo Derkins Sally Wangberg Robin Rhoderick Betty Drier The freshman cheerleaders take a breather during a Redskin game. F R E S H M E N 97 VARSITY FOOTBALL Top Row: Tom Dillon (manager). Coach Sf. Aubin, Kevin Nalls, Tom Falan, Bob Coombs, Rick Dingman, Mark Wangberg, Howard Kimmel, Jim Elmore, Gary Figg, Glenn Muvrin, Dennis Huff, Archie Lhamon, Bottom Row: Jeny Warren Lee Corrie Tim DeHaan, Ed Shrass, Coach Engler, John Soule, Craig Ruess, Bob Reits, Ted Vesey, Steve Payne, Dan Young Bill Grudecki. Tim DeHaon goes on through the line for another ground gainer. Is this the way the Jets do it?????? Top row: Jim Shrump, Bob Wiler, Dave Vesey, Pat Koppers, Mike Lounsbury, Barney Varnesdeel, Bill Harris, Mike Stack, Howard Weatherwax, Ed Buskirk, Coach Wells. Middle row: Coach Watterworth, Larry Smead, Greg Pardike, Marvin Nalls, Tom Underwood, Dan Thompson, Gary Yarborough, Steve VanderMolen, Louie Abnet, L. D. Williams, Bob McNeil, Gregory Georgoff; Tony Millek, Mike Stempihar, Gary Mitchell, John VanStelle, Tom McNeil, Cris Paynich, Carl Rohr, Steve Martin, Dan Wydick, Bob Duhan, Pete Percival (manager). 100 The Redskin team is hard at work getting ready for the upcoming game. Top Row: Lee Bare, Randy Johnson, Greg Branch, Joe Mearing, Glenn Davis, Rick Dunlop, Dave Louwaert, Middle Row: Coach McPharlan, Ken Knobloch, Mike Bement, Mike Mumford, Tim Ruess, Steve Faul, Tom Labadie, Bill Rhodes, Coach Hall, Bottom Row: Sid Whipple, David Thomas, Craig Kaser, Terry Collins, Dennis Harvey, Jim Steoff, Bill Keselowski, Ernie Has-sler, Eric Fuhrman Managers: John Faul, Bruce Denzil, Jim Faul. F The Freshman team was second in the league with a 5-1-1 record. The game which was tied had two touchdowns called back. The coaches said that the team displayed great team effort. o What are you doing here? 101 CROSS-COUNTRY Standing: Coach Writer, Steve Blake, Steve Boyles, John Martin, Lowell Reynolds, Paul Blake, Byron Cuddeback, Carl Ogren, Randy Carlson, Dave Madison, Tom Smith. On Ground: Nick Miller, Russ Johnson, Sonny Arguellos, Jeff Conolly, Tim McDaniel, Coach Shoemaker. The Paw Paw Cross-Country Team had a winning season this year with 11 wins and 8 losses. They placed eighth in the conference. Lowell Reynolds went on to the State meet and placed a fine 47th. John Martin had a fine time of 10:20. During the Cross-Country season the team was coached by Mr. Falan, Mr. Writer, and Mr. Shoemaker. John Martin, Lowell Reynolds, and Tom Smith go into the final stretch. 102 wRC VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing: Coach Blohm, Martin Torala, John Martin, Ron Markovich, Perry Richardson, Rich Maxwell, Chester Baranski, Jim Young (manoger). Kneeling: Marion Maron, Tim DeHaan, Joel Swinehart, Dan Reszka, Fred Coker, Tom Hagen (manager). The 1968-1969 varsity basketball team had a very successful season. The team finished number two in the Wolverine Conference. This year's Redskins had a conference record of 10 wins and 4 losses and an over-all record of 15-6. The Redskins won the District title at Otsego by polishing off Plainwell 69-56 and then squeaking by Allegan 70-68 for the championship. At Read Field House, Western Michigan University, the Paw Paw five lost to a tough Brandywine team 76-72 to end a very respectable season. 103 Top Row: Coach Anderson, Alan Chase, Mike Stack, David Vesey, Jerry Butler, Tony Dacoba, Barney Varnesdeel, Louie Abner, Steve VandeMolen, Larry Smead, Gary Yarborough, Second Row: Bob McNeill, Steve Allen, Bill Zolp, Gary Mitchell, Tom McNeill, Jeff Conolly, (manager) Chuck Zolp. RESERVES Showing great ability and sportsmanship, the reserve team finished second in the league. Coach Anderson discusses strategy with his team. 105 FRESHMEN Top Row: Rick Yarbrough, Terry Collins, Rich Richardson, Rod Jeffries, Glen Davis, Tim Ruess, Jim Stefoff, Rick Dunlop, Bill Kesel-owski, Randy Johnson, Wade Lossi, Coach Ortegon. Kneeling: Tom Labadie, Dave Thomas, Bob Whittle, Ken Knobloch Lee Bare Nick Miller. 106 The Freshman basketball team was second in the league with a record of 12-4. Rod Jeffries goes in for a layup. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL E I G H T H Kneeling: Deryld Foster, Jerry Meod, Scott Nugteren, Mike Harney, Mike Scott, Ray Jeffries, Scott Whipple, Terry Drat, Mike Rodrick. Back: Doug Bennett, Dennis Disbrow, John Kimmel, Harold Williams, Ralay Johnson, Greg Rennhack, Steve Overacker, Micky Peters, Dave Blake, Paul Huff. Front: Alan Roderick, Greg Rhodes, Steve Barber, Bob Allen, Mike McNeil, Larry Perkins, Kirk Miseraca, Randy Bare, Marty Osment; Middle: Bob Stal, Kirt Rennhack, Monty Scott, Steve Racette, Chris Herring, Kelly Smith, Lesfer Williams, Kevin Carr, Steve LaPine, Back: Paul Scowley, Bob Schrass, Steve Kajuski, Spencer Beach, Ben Donora, Jerry Patterson. 107 Bill Zolp congratulates Fred Coker after another fine game. Tom McNeil works hard during the daily practice. Coach Blohm walks off the floor after another great victory. DeHaan eases in two more points for the Redskins. Coach Blohm discusses the game's strategy with the team. — WRESTLING Coach Falan pinning Jim Strong is surrounded by (kneeling) Dale Strong, Roark Consolatti, Mike Bryant, Howard Kimmel, Tim McDaniel, and standing Ed Buskirk, Al Ignacek, Albert Lallinger, Robin Miller, Henry Gilman, Greg Georgoff, Doug Olsen, Tony Millek, Tom Koppers, Lee Corrie, Bruce McDaniel, John Freel, Byron Cuddeback, Bill Shipley, and Ray Buck, not pictured . Coach Falan tallies up the points for his winning REDSKINS. The wrestlers had a fine season with 8 wins and 7 losses. This is the first winning season for the team which has been established for only three years. 109 VARSITY BASEBALL Standing: Craig Ruess, Jim Crook, Dan Reszka, Jim Elmore, John Baker, Coach Watterworth, Dennis Huff, Tom Hahnenburg; Kneeling: Bob Coombs, Rich Maxwell, Steve Wright, John Martin, Bob Waldo, Jim Alden, Leonard Robinson. R E S E R V E S Standing: Jeff Conolly, Chester Baranski, Coach Writer, Bob Reits, Bill Zolp, Bruce McDaniel, Mike McConnell, Tom Underwood, Barney Varnsdeel, Steve VanderMolen, L.D. Williams, Kneeling: Louie Abnet, Jerry Butler, Gary Mitchell, Rick Dingman, David Vesey, Ted Vesey, Gory Yarbrough. Bob Reits claims this one was a homer. Ill WO -fdH Top row: Marion Maron, Dan Thompson, Archie Lhamon, Larry Harrison, John Baker, Rich Maxwell, Steve Boyles, Mike Bryant, Jerry Labadie, Bob McNeil, Coach Falan; Second row: Greg Blackburn, Scott Cross, Steve Payne, Bill Rhonda, John Martin, Lowell Reynolds, Steve Allen, Al Starr, Tom Falan; Bottom row: Carl Ogren, Steve Blake, Randy Carlson, Dave Madison, Ed Schrass, Tim DeHaan, Joel Swinehart, Paul Blake. The track record for the 1968 season was five wins, seven losses and the Redskin team placed eighth in the Wolverine Conference. Coach Falan discusses his strategy with Greg Blackburn, John Baker, Jerry Labadie. 1 13 Gary Figg, Coach Str Aubin, Bill Schram, Bill Daines, Dale Jewett, Fulton Void, Joe Rucinski, and Randy Hami Iton. GIRLS BASKETBALL Front row: Mrs. Iciek, Pat Martin, Donna Kitchen, Betty Maxam, Janet Ward, Josephine Vaughns, Second row: Sandy Payne, Louise Brantingham, Pam Williams, Kathy Maxam, Margaret Magierka, Debbie Wright, Sandy Wiler. Kris Sunstrand and Janice Klingel enjoy one of the great games the Squaws played coring the season. The Squaws did extremely well in their first season by beating two tough opponents. 114 Al Szumylo, Jim Oldfield, Coach Ripeiis, Fred Coker, John Harrison, Ken Pihjch, Mark Wangberg, Jim Young. Kneeling: Don Wert, Stan Zygadlo, Lee Corrie. Not pictured: Charlie Young, Rick Zygadlo TENNIS Bob and the bo s starting another chorus of Home, Home on the Range. Linda coming down from a drop. Mrs. Dorstewitz said she would make me into a hotdog! Mike, this is Lenore speaking, I'm sorry. 116 HKijigjg BASIC VVUNCUM..ES VAHU cVMENTAVU lU VKOTOCOL f¥; £« '.VT-- I I :mMm - wm ■ 1 , vl TRIBAL NEWS Standing: Pat Rivette, Ron Hearns, Tom Falan, Bonnie Counterman, Bob Bolinger, Joe Wydick, Scott Nelson, Jack Spencer. Sitting: Martha Holcomb, Theresa Kirvan, Tonda Reits, Jackie Bonarski, Deb Sherrod, Dave Hamilton, Blaze Barden, Craig Ruess If this picture looks like murder and mayhem in the Tribal News Staff-it is. But once every couple of weeks the troop managed, through some unfounded miracle, to produce a paper. 118 WAPPAW STAFF Standing: Sheila Emery, Rose Leason, Mary Fenton, Jackie Miller, Kathy Ellis, Lois Bigelow, Eileen Pollack, Diane Drury, Danielle Paunovich, Sue Collins, Coleen Wilson, Debbie Harris, Cindy Boysen, Janice Louwoert, Shirley Brown, Kathy Mihelich. Sitting: Don Wert, Kathy Waldo, Pat Fake, Stan Zygadlo, Ted Gromek. Members of the Wappaw Staff working diligently on their yearbook. 119 SKI CLUB Back row: Dave Madison, Rob Hayes, Steve Bayles, Bill Daines, Lauri Daines, Russ Johnson, Cindy Hagen, Jim Woodman. Sitting: Sue Brennan, Mary Wade. Front row: Dawn Conolly, Barb Overocker, Jan Ward, Carlo Ocker, Merle Bass, JoAnne Filipek Against the backdrop of the chemistry lab are seated six members of the Ski Club. Included are the Pres. Bill Daines and Treas. Barb Overacker. Among their activities in the past year, they have sponsored a dance, took a skiing trip to Boyne Mountain and some ventured to join the Ski Patrol. 120 Standing: Back row: Mr. Henckel, Merle Bass, Cindy Boysen, Debbie Harris, Pat Henderson, Karyn Lundquist, Ted Gromek, Dave Madison. Second Row: Jim Woodman, Dawn Conolly, Sue Collins, Eileen Pollack, Becky Thompson, Phyllis Marcelletti, Ellen Plaszczak, Kathy Treat, Janice Louwaert, Brenda Beck, Lenore Stack, Lauri Daines, Seated: Liz McIntosh, Rosemary Dacoba, Diana Dipone, Jeanna Muller, Karyn Douglas, Cathy Mihelich Members of the Art Class are working on collages. John Soules represents three of the most famous men of our time and the goal they tried to achieve. ART CLUB 1Z1 PEP CLUB Pictured at left ore Mr. Brian Michmerhuizen and Mrs. Linda Iciek with members of the Pep Club, showing our rank in the Wolverine Conference, but as number 2 we try harder. 122 Standing: Dwight Percival, Ron Chose, Rich Richardson, Kevin Mumford, Scott Whipple, Dan Thompson, Ken Dahms, Terry Cramer, Tim McDaniel, Bill Zolp, Tom Coppers, Sitting: Bart Woodall, Robin Racette, Lacy Loomis, Ann Hagen, Debbie Duell, Sally Wangberg, Becky Stonis, Patty Bonorski, Kris Sundstrand. LATIN CLUB 123 Back Row: Dixie Simkins, Tony Millek, Wade Lossie, Randy Johnson, Terry Collins, Lee Bare, Chris Paynich, Mrs. LaPlant. Third Row: Mary Stockwell, Chris Ellis, Donna Czuhajewski, Eileen Doty, Sandy Wiler. Second Row: Chris Miller, Bonnie Babin, Deb Varnesdeel, Alexis Craner, Robin Rennhack, Kathy Berner, Patsy Wood, Margo Perkins, Judy Rybinsky, Lois MacDonald, Nancy Coppic. Sitting: PamWagy, JoAnne Filipek, Jean Gillis, Melissa Zelles, Dave Vessey, Katy Kaiser, Robin Kaukola, Tom McNeil, Kathy Spiech, Brenda Mihelich. IN ACTION 124 F.H.A. ! r I Back Row: Miss Toms, Pam Mihelich, Diane Drury, Sue Holt, Pat Henderson, Gaye Martin, Donna Mroczek, Bonnie Counterman. Front Row: Kathy Ellis, Martha Holcomb, Diane Babin, Pat Ellis, Chris Ellis,Theresa Arent. The emblem of FHA is octagonal in shape and bears the name of the organization. Around the top of the plaque is the motto, Toward New Horizons. In the center is a house supported by two hands which symbolize that the future of America is in the hands of its youth. 125 N ATIONAL HONOR Elcda Giddings, Nancy Kaukola, Linda Czuhajewski, Jim Young, Mark Chase, Frank Percivol, Jeanette Rybinsky, Sally Pugsley, Kathy Racette, Mr. Nantz. SOCIETY National Honor Society, founded in 1912 by the National Association of High School Principals, to honor scholastic achievement. Paw Paw started its chapter in 1933, but was not active until 1963. Membership requirements are: I. 3.5 average 2. Qualities of leadership, service and character. SENIOR STUDENT The Senior Student Council was responsible for the Coke machine, candy machines and many extracurricular activities. The juke box and Teen Night were also products of the Council. Seated in front are president: Mark Chase, Vice-President: Liz McIntosh, Secretary: Kathy Racette, Treasurer: Mary Wade. COUNCIL JUNIOR STUDENT Standing: Harold Williams, Marty Osman, Dan Burkett, Rollie Johnson, Janice Spletzer, Art Chase, Sally Gilbert, Steve Root, Sue Drury, Lisa Yuk Sitting: John Prawat, Kurt Misuraca, Vicki Moore, Sandy Allen, Chris Herring COUNCIL VARSITY CLUB Standing: Bill Daines, Ron Markovich, Rich Maxwell, Tim McDaniel, Ray Buck, Per Richardson, Ed Schrass, Jim Young, Larry Chase, Lowell Raynolds, Randy Carlson, Steve Blake, Carl Rohr, Tom Falan, Sitting: Jim Elmore, John Martin, Martin Tarala, Kathy Racette, Eleda Giddings, Nancy Kaukola, Marion Maron, Dan Resczka, Don Wert. 129 GIRLS ENSEMBLE Back Row: Lauri Dairies, Linda Harvey, Linda Czuhajewski, Pam Schrump, Melissa Zelles, Merle Bass, Lois Bigelow, Lenore Stack, Front Row: Jeanette Rybinsky, Debbie Danora, Katy Kaiser, Coleen Wilson, Mary Austin, Barb Overacker, Robin Kaukola, Nancy Kaukola, Sally Pugsley. Aside from being a member of the Girls Ensemble, Lenore Stack is active in many other organizations including art, where she is working on her collage. And doing a pretty good job. 130 CHOIR I Bock Row: Cindy Hagen, Pat Henderson, Lauri Daines, Kay Zolp, Jim Oldfield, Mike Firnstahl, Larry Harrison, Martin Tarala, Mark Wangberg, Ray Grehl, Dale Masten, Lois Bigelow, Karen Klingel, Merle Bass, Marcia Potter, Lenore Stack. Middle Row: Sheila Emery, Debbie Donora, Linda Czuhajewski, Coleen Wilson, Ester Alick, Howard Weatherwax, Rob Hayes, Mike Harrison, Bob Stilson, Lee Corrie, Tom McNeill, Jim Woodman, Melissa Zelles, Rhonda Sweezy, Sue Paul, Robin Cassell. Bottom Row: Mr. Klein, Mary Wade, Katy Kaiser, Mary Austin, Robin Kaukola, Eleda Giddings, Barb Overacker, Jeanette Rybinsky, Kathy Racette, Chris Graham, Pat Ellis, Nancy Kaukola, Sally Pugsley, Pam Schrump, Linda Harvey, Bonnie Counterman 131 Bob Stilson, man of many talents, is seated at his typewriter composing his first masterpiece. VARSITY CHORALE Back Row: Rob Hayes, Mike Fimstahl, Martin Tarala, Dale Masten, Lee Corrie, Jim Elmore, Jim V oodman. Front Row: Eleda Gid-dings, Kathy Racette, Jeanette Rybinsky, Mary Wade, Cindy Hagen, Pat Henderson, Marcia Potter, Karen Klingel, Kay Zolp, Bonnie Counterman. % 132 As a member of the Varsity Chorale, Mike thinks he's another Englebert Humperdinck, but we've got news for him. . . GIRLS GLEE CLUB Back Row: Pat Bigelow, Kathy Markovich, Marie Lollinger, Deb Wright, Sarah Hahnenberg, Jo Vaughns, Candy Brown, Kathy Elmore, Dawn Conolly, Kathy Brusach, Second Row: Renee Massey, Kathy Spiech, Talyn Brown, Cindy Miller, Janice Klingel, Joyce Leslie, Janice Leetz, Linda Hand, Theresa Pierce, Chris Pitts, JoAnne Terry. Front Row: Rita Fleming, Debbie Elmore, Linda Rohr, Gloria Hallam, Candy Wright, Donna Czuhajewski, Jean Karpiel, Debbie Holub. This was the first year for Girls Glee Club. They performed a night concert for Thanksgiving and gave an assembly in school the next morning. A Christmas concert was next on their year's program. Before the end of this year, the Girls Glee Club will participate in a concert at Western with other area choirs. A solo and ensemble festival in Bangorwill complete the year for this new club. 133 BAND SR. The Senior High Band has supplied us with a great talent of music by performing at our assemblies, half-time shows and at the games. We owe a great deal of thanks to this superb band. Marchers on the Move!!!! 134 MARCHING BAND This year's Marching Band was conducted by Mr. Benstein. They did many unique half-time performances such as the one at the right. This performance was shown at our first game and was based on commercials. Debbie and Donna Kitchen did a fine job as majorettes. ■i 135 JUNIOR HIGH Our Junior High Band was also led by Mr. Benstein who did a fine job In teaching these young students the arts and techniques of a fine performance. These students will be great performers someday when they play in our Senior High Band. Other Jr. High activities include Ping-pong and eating. Randy Bare seems to like the latter better than the former. 136 USHERS Standing: Perry Richardson, Ed Schrass, Lowell Reynolds, Dan Young, Dennis Huff, Fred Coker, Tom Falan. Seated: Bill Daines Ron Markovich, Rich Maxwell, John Martin, Marty Tarala, John Soule, Marion Maron, Dan Reszka, Mike Harrison. To fill the requirements for becoming an Usher each boy must have won at least one letter in any sport and must be a member of the Varsity Club. The boys set up the bleachers for the assembly, set up chairs in the balcony for teachers and dismiss the students from their classes in time for the assembly. 137 USHERETTES Standing: Sponsor, Mr. St. Aubin, Sue Holt, Jackie Bonarski, Martha Holcomb, Deb Sherrod, Pat Rivette. Sitting: Wanda Mitchell, Linda Warren, Deb Varnesdeel, Sharon Long, Kay Zolp, Jackie Miller, Kathy Ellis. The duties of the usherettes include taking care of the programs, tickets, and doors during all home basketball and football games. The concession stand was also run by these girls. Paw Paw's school colors made up their uniforms which consisted of red skirts and white blouses. THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS of PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL present CAROUSEL MARCH 27, 28, 29, 1969 MICHIGAN AVENUE AUDITORIUM Pictured above is what truly seemed at times to be a Cast of Thousands . So many people worked hard to present a very excellent Carousel , that it is indeed hard to give credit to all who deserve it. The Pit Band and the Stage Crew contributed as did Bob St11— son as Billy and Pat Henderson as Julie . The male chorus, the girl chorus, Mr. Mich' and so many worked on 1969's musical. At the left is the opening scene from Carousel with Pat Henderson, Bob Stilson, Mary Wade and Merle Bass on stage. Clearly visible in the picture is some of the brightest scenery work ever to adorn the Michigan Avenue Auditorium. J40 PAW PAW IS HER STUDENTS AND HER ADULTS. SHE IS NOTED FOR HER FINE SCHOOL SYSTEM AS WELL AS FOR HER FINE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. PAW PAW IS A PLEASANT LITTLE MICHIGAN COMMUNITY WHICH WE CALL HOME. TO MANY, HOWEVER, PAW PAW IS MAPLE LAKE AND ITS IDYLLIC LITTLE ISLAND. 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Eleda, Kathy, and Sally were photographed during cheerleading practice „ Does this look like CHEERLEADING practice to you?? 144 Miss Thompson is shown above helping Dede Dipone, Dan Reszka, and Karen Klingel. Three of our more sophisticated students: Liz, Rosemary, and Sue. LA PINE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 116 S. Gremps Street Paw Paw, Michigan Phone 657-3680 RANSON FAUL AGENCY INC. General Insurance Phone 657-3260 W.R. HAMILTON, INC. Wholesale Distributors AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLIES 200 South Gremps Paw Paw, Michigan FRUIT BELT CANNING CO. , INC. Paw Paw, Michigan Phone 657-5081 Congratulations to the Class of '69 ★ J. W. YARBROUGH, Contractor HOTEL DE HAMBURGER Compliments of JIM'S BODY SHOP CAMPER SALES Sun Way and Del-Rey Campers Head For the Hills, Brothers! 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