Port Austin School - Pirate Yearbook (Port Austin, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1974 volume:

p I R A T E WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Every day just gets a little shorter Don't you think ? Take a look around you And you'll see just what I mean. People got to come together Not just out of fear. Where do we go. Where do we go, Where do we go from here ? Try to find a better place But soon it's all the same. But what you got was a paradise It's not just what it seems. The more I look around I find The more I have to fear. Where do we go. Where do we go. Where do we go from here ? I know it's hard for you To change your way of life. I know it's hard for you to do. The world is full of people Dying to be free. So if you don't my friend It's no life for you Nowhere for me. Let's all get together soon Before it is too late. Forget about the past and let Your feelings fade away. If you do I'm sure you•11 see The end is not yet near. Where do we go. Where do we go, Where do we go from here ? by P. Cetera ( as sung by CHICAGO) 9 And when all the speeches are finished, and the diplomas have been handed out, and this book of memories is completed and placed on the shelf, yes, where do we go from here ? You've helped us gain knowledge and broaden our minds, you bring tears to our eyes and put laughter in our voices with your outstanding play productions, and your warm friendship and kind understanding is forever open to all. With deep appreciation and sincere thanks, this Annual is dedicated, to our own Mr. Gary E. Sturm. 4 Mr. Gierhart is always stressing the point that things must change. Why do it that way, he says, just because that's how they've always done it? Besides this philosophical side of Coach Gierhart (and his words of wisdom always seem to make a lot of sense when you think about them honestly), ne has a wonderful sense of humor, which he is quick to display with his jokes and stories. The second half of our double dedi- cation is bestowed upon Mr. Walter David Gierhart, a great philosopher and a fantastic coach. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors....................7 Underclassmen............2 3 Staff....................4 5 Activities................61 Advertisers 103 mjMu DIANE MARIE MILLER Meli FHA 1,2,3,4; Chap. Pari. 2; V.P. 3; Pres. 4; Reg. Pari. 2; Stu. Council 1,4; Off. Help 3,4; Kitchen Help 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Pep Club 3; Sec. 3; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Bus. Mgr. 3; Ed. 4; Class Tres. 2; Sec. 3; Pres. 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Pres. 2,3; Cheerleader 3,4; Chorus 4; Newsletter Ed. 4; Sp. Awards 4; Queen Candidate 4; Play 4; forensics 4; CONNIE JO GARRETT Jo FHA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 2; Musicals 2,3,4; Play 2,4; Asst. Direct. 3; Chorus 3,4; Thespian 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Class Sec. 1; Stu. Council 4; Queen Candidate 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; RANDY JOHN KNOBLOCK Knob Play 1,2,3,4; Thespian3, 4; Forensics 3; Chorus 2; Musicals 2,3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Class V. P. 4; ROBERTA M. YAROCH Bert FHA 1,2,3,4; Reg. Tres 2; Play 3,4; Musical 2; Crew 4; Forensics 3,4; Kitchen Help 3; Lib. 2; S. Ball 1; Pep Club 3; Class Tres. 3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Tres. 3; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 3,4; Thespian 4; y Qa cf a nru anc(6 C mmenc ntn (fimtaAel ■ Ati y - bt oMru em, Au,u tn a tu Jerm yfit JWW A y t’.c A [% f uA n AtymtuOium BRIAN ORVILLE BUBAR Brian Football 1; Basketball 1; Volleyball 3; Breeze Staff 3; Play 1,2,3,4; Stu. Coincil 2; Thespians 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Spec. Awards 3; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Kitchen Help 1; Escort 4;Class Sec. 4; JOSEPH LEWANDOWSKI MARY ELLEN IGNASH Igy FHA 1,2,3,4; Chap. Pari. 3; V.P. 4; State Hist. 4; Thespian 2,3,4; Sec. 2,3; Pres. 4; Play 2,3,4; Musical 2,3,4; Forensic 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; S. Ball 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3; G. Basketball Mgr. 3,4; Track 2; Pep Club 3; Stu. Council 3; PTSA 3,4; V. P. 3,4; Off. Help 4; Breeze Staff 3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; V.P. 3; GAIL THUEMMEL Gail FHA 1,2,3,4; Lib. 4; Basketball 2,3; Off. Asst. 1,2,3,4; Kitchen Help 3; JAMES TAYLOR MARGARET ANN SMUKALA Smoke FHA 3,4; Pep Club 3; Sr„ Trip Club 3,4; Kitchen Help 1; Breeze Staff 3; ROSEANN M. KUBITSKI Kubits GAA 1; FHA 3,4; Class V.P. 3; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Pep Club 3; Breeze Staff 3; Annual Staff 3,4; 10 ROBERT PRILL ANNETTE MARIE VEGINSKI Nettie Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; V.P. Degrees 3; Reporter 4; Basketball 1; Play 3,4; Off. Help 3,4; Class Tres. 1; Pep Club 3; Annual Staff 2,3; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Homecoming Oueen 4; PRISCILLA MARIE LOEWE Penny FHA 1,2,3,4; Hist. 2; Reg. Songleader 4; Songleader 4; Sr. Trip Clii) 3,4; Track 1; Chorus 2,3; Stu. Council Tres. 3; Basketball 3; Mgr. 2; Cheerleader 1,3; Play 2,4; V.P. 1,2; Pres. 3; LAUREEN J. HIRSCHBERGER Berger Breeze Staff 3; Off. Help 1, 2,3; Teacher's Aid 1 2; Kitchen Help 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; MARLENE ANN GORETSKI Little Goof Kitchen Help 1; Pep Club 3; Breeze Staff 3; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; ROBERT JOSEPH KNOBLOCK Knob Play 1,2,3,4; Musicals 1,3, 4; Forensics 3,4; Thespian 2, 3, 4; Kitchen Help 1,2; Sp. Award 3, Sr. Trip Club 3,4; LEONARD L. HORETSKI Len Football 1,2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Track 1; LYNN A. HEINS . Lynn FHA 2,3,4; Thespian 4; Play 2,3,4; Chorus 3; Class Sec. 2; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Basketball 1; Off. Help 2; Kitchen Help 4; Forensics 4; Musical 2,3,4; ROSE MARIE HUBBARD Rosie FHA 1; Kitchen Help 1,2; Off. Help 1,2,3,4; Breeze Staff .3; Annual Staff.4; JOANNE RAE REINKE Jo FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Track 2; Stu. Council 3; Breeze Staff 3; Homecoming Crt. 4; BONNIE LEE POLEGA Bonjo Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1,2; Baseball 2; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Tres. 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Breeze Staff 3; Kitchen Help 2; DERWIN NAVOCK DIANA F. BRAUN Diana FHA 1,2,3,4; Chap. Hist. 3; Kitchen Help 1,2,3; Lib. 4; Chorus 3,4; Play 3; Musical 2; Stu. Council Pres. 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Thespian 4; Basketball Asst. Mgr. 4; Newsletter Co-Ed. 4; Teacher's Aid 4; Forensics 4; GRACE ANNE RYNEARSON Ryno Cheerleader 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Musical 1,4; Track 1,2; Thespian 2,3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Queen Candidate 4; Pep Club 3,4; ARTHUR BIRCHFIELD 4 X GREG R. MACDONALD Mac Basketball 1( 3,4; Sr„ Trip Club 3,4; Stu. Council 3, 4; V.P. 4; Breeze Staff 3; BRIDGET ANN GORETSKI Annabell FHA 1,2,3,4; Musicals 1, 3,4; Thespian 4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; S. Ball 2; Track 2; Breeze Staff 3; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; I MARLENE H. KARSMARSKI Marlene FHA 1,2,3,4; Off. Help 1; S. Ball 1,2; Lib. 1; Track 1,2; Basketball 1; Mgr. 4; Pep Club 3; Kitchen Help 3; Musical 2; Crew 2,3, 4; Thespian 2,3,4; Tres. 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Forensics 4; SALLY ELIZABETH CLANCY Sal Basketball 1; Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 3; Musical 1, 3,4; Track 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3, Chorus 4; Off. Help 1; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; DAVID GOOLSBY CHARLES BLAIR PARKS Chuck Football 1; Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 1; Track 1; Play 1,2,4; Crew 1,2,3; Class Pres. 2; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; Stu. Council 2; Pep Club 3; Annual Staff 4; DONALD P. BRASHAW Don Track 1; Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Off. Help 3; Basketball 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Sr. Trip Club 3,4; GEORGE PETTIT Class Flower; Lily of the Valley. Class Motto: The higher we climb, the broader the view. Measuring up for best-all-around is Brian Bubar and Diane Miller. Here we caught the class flirts Annette and Joe flirting —again The class thought Connie and Dave were Most Polite For Most Studious we have Art Diane, who are almost always ready to hit the books (?) When the Seniors had to vote for apple- polishers, Annette Chuck displayed some of their techniques. Here Mr. Van Winkle is taking it all in. When it was time to take the pictures of shyest Bob Rose tried to shy away from the fact. All eyes are focused on Bob Roseann becaused they were voted prettiest eyes ! The month of May was a memorable one for the class of 1974. The Jr. - Sr. Banquet was again held at the American Legion Hall. Former High School Superintendent, Mr. Paul Keene was the guest speaker. The Prom was held at the High School Gymnasium on May l.’th. The evening was enjoy- able for everyone attending. 18 Graduation marks the beginning, not the end... May 31 was the BIG day for the Class of 7 when they were awarded their diplomas by School Board Pres- ident Doug Thuemmel. Speeches were given by Richard Nisbet, Director of Placement at Eastern Michigan Univer- sity, Diane Miller, class valedictor- ian, and Connie Garrett, class saluta- torian. A week later the Senior Trip Club boarded a chartered bus for a week of fun and excitement. Destin- ation: Washington, D.C. and New York City. 21 d K. Jaworski President D. Bra shaw A. Brecht G. Bubar C. Christian S. Fisher K. Gould J. Heins G. Hirschberger G. Horetski L. Ignash C. Jandreski T. Jandreski C. Kearns D. Kozlowski K. Ladell uniors TJT G. Margaron M. Mayes J. Murawski D. Navock R. Nimbach J. Oswald P. Peterson P. Polega P. Polowskl D. SteInman M. Voss G. Wills R. Woods M. Yaroch Missing: T. O’dell M. Schramski D. Wiley M. Hatch K. Seale qpkomor-e, R. Horetski President M. Yaroch V. President H. Hubbard Treasurer B. Rzyhak Secretary Mr. J. Schwedler Sponsor M. Knoblock T. Loewe J. Miller H. Nimbach J. Oswald Missing: R. Strozeski M. Williams R. Pode F. Prill D. Reinke B. Schmidt K. Smeader D. Smukala K. Voss C. Wilding E. Yaroch D. Zimmerman fr skmn 77 G. Brecht President S. Goretski Breuss V. President Treasurer C. Veginski Mrs. Dorthy Bomers Secretary Sponsor D. Clancy B. Craig L. Davis B. Eggert J. Garcia M. Gembarski N. Gould R. Graboski J. Heilig R. Hubbard D. Jimkoski D. Jimpkoski M. Johnson L. Knoblock R. Knoblock T. Korn K. Kubitski D. Kushner D. Lea vine J. Levee C. Lewandowski B. Mayes G. Murawski G.Navock J. Oswald K. Pettit K. Polega M. Prill G. Rynearson J. Smith R. Stewart K. Stockoski M. Strozeski C. Thuemmel T. Wiley M. Yaroch P. Yaroch Missing: J. Navock P. Finan 29 Cijhik graA '7Q Missing: B. Wills J. Talaski B. Wood R J. Osantoski b. Kozlowski Mr- W. Gierhart Treasurer Secretary Sponsor 50 C. Peyerk L. Reinke S. Schramski C. Slayden R. Slayden R. Smeader D. Smukala M. Sosnoski D. Ventline 31 SEmnfh grads, 'J9 S. Mayes President J. Oswald V. President M. Norn Mrs. Joyce stanek Treasurer Sponsor Secretary n i C. Berens J. Bruce D. Bubar B. Discher D. Eggert C. Fischer S. Gillum R. Goretski S. Graboski A. Hogan J. Jandreski M. Jesse D. Jimkoski E. Knoblock B. Korn ji }2 M. Kozlowski F. Kruger T. Loewe F. Marchese J. Miller t J. Mullen L. Navock M. Osantoski E. Polega T. Prill I'll have to remember to get more sleep. SOME SERIOUS (?) MOMENTS I wish lunch would be a little longer. Can I have a raise ? But I only took five dollars. Don't ever go on a crash diet! i wisn u would De a quicK aeacn Would you believe I got on sale for $8.95? Now this kind of class 1 nice. Our kindergarten teacher. Holly Newell, graduated from Michigan State University and has been teaching at Port Austin for two years. First Row: R. Totten, B. McGuire, A. King, K. Stanek, M. Parks, R. McKim. Second Row: J. Burns, M. Chaplinski, J. Van Winkle, R. Heins, M. Bacon. Missing: R. Moore. r 36 First Row A. Chagnon, J. Miller, E, Yaroch, L. Thuemmel. Second Row: T. Gordon, J. Gembarski, K. Knoblock, G. Gembarski, T. Sosnoski. Missing: K. Grates. First Grade First Row: A. Grant, T. Ignani, T. Bacon, C. Goretski, D. Pickering, M. Mayhew, R. Sarver, T. Ignani, R. Birchfield, G. Lowry, D. Lieckfelt, Second Row: K. Thuemmel, J. Wilding, D. Craig, J. Craig, D. Leavine, T. Bubar, Missing: D. Skyles , B. Miyhers Emma McIntyre, our first grade teacher, has taught at Port Austin for nine years. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University. The second grade teacher is Clara Moran, who has taught at Port Austin School for 16 years. She is a Central Michigan Uni- versity graduate. Mrs . Moran retired this June after 32 years of teaching. Second Grade First Row: Mrs. Moran, T. Lowry, M. Chaprilski, B. Eggert, T. Berens, C. Margaron, P. Brock, J. Gryboski, T. Marentette, T. Jimpkoski, N. Graboski, R. Yaroch, D. Pickering, Missing: J. Skyles. Linda Grifka teaches math, spelling and art to the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Miss Grifka came to Port Austin this year after graduating from Central Michigan University. Our third grade teacher, Gertrude Perdue, has been with the Port Austin Public School District for 15 years. She attended Ferris State and received her degree from Central. Third Grade First Row: R. Rice, R. McKim, G. Taylor, T. Gould, M. Birchfield D. Hatch, J. Gillun, K. Ignagni, B. Mayhew, L. Guisgard, B. Moore, R. DeBlois, Second Row: Mrs. Perdue, A. Bubar, A. Thuemmel, D. Coffey, L. Reinke, C. Craig, J. Talaski, T. Hicks, J. Byrne, F. Wilding, D. Gray. Fourth Grade First Row: S. Taylor, P. Peterson, B. Chagnon, D. Ignagni, K. Craig, B. Hirschberger, K. Wiley, E. Coffey, A. Marenette, M. Johnson, J. Chagnon, B. Brock, M. Leavine, J. Osentoski, K. Craig, K. Anderson, R. Tutwiler, D. Guisgand, R. Pettit, E. Osentoski, M. Porzondek, Missing: P. Mullen, S, Platt, S. Provost, T. Trimble. Fifth Grade First Row: P. Mayes, R. Voss, D. Craig, B. Berens, A. Mayes, S. Kushner, D. Jimpkosl T. Goretski, L. Davis, J. Parks, D. Gillum, K. Sarver, Second Row: T. Margaron, D. Strozeski, D. Reinke, M. Breuss, W. Guisgand, J. Bertenshaw, L. Korn, D. Birchfiel The 4th, 5th, and 6th grades have Maryann Thompson as one of their teachers. Miss Thompson teaches science, social studies, health and physical education. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has been at PA for one and a half years. Another staff member teaching the upper elementary grades is Jo Ann Me Kim. She has taught reading and English at Port Austin for two years. Mrs. McKim graduated from Asbury College in Kentucky and earned her master's degree from Ohio University. First Row: T. Hatch, R. DeBlois, R. Hirschberger, C. Yaroch, M. Smukala, B. Rynearson, Y. Garica, D. Moore, D. Pettit, B. Porzondek, B. Craig, J. Hicks, B. Stewart, Second Row: Mrs. McKim, J. Paitl, M. Thuemmel, R. Guisgand, R. Knoblock F. Jandreski, D. Breuss, M. Bigham, S. Mosey, L. Garrett, Missing: M. Sosnoski, M. Furrow, R. Maien. ANN SCHWEDLER Reading Improvement Ann Schwedler teaches reading development at Port Austin and St. Michael Schools under the federally-funded Title I program. Mrs. Schwed- ler received a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Marygrove College and an Associate in Arts degree from Bay City Junior College. She has been with t e Port Austin School system for 14 years. Superintendent’ s Office BOARD MEMBERS Carl Loewe Venice Clancy Martha Thuemmel Albin Murawski Ron Knoblock Doug Thuemmel Michael Goretski A familiar face at the North End of the building is Ron S. Oswald, who has been superin- tendent of Port Austin Public Schools for three years. Mr. Oswald received his college education from Central Michigan University and Michigan State University. He also attended the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Michigan State University for post graduate studies. Mr. Oswald also teaches Safety and Driver Education courses at Port Austin. An important member of the superintendent's office is Mrs. Muriel Garrow. Mrs. Garrow is always calm, soft spoken and efficient, even when things get crowded and hectic around the office. What would we ever do without her ? Principal Our half-day counselor and resident philosopher is the bearded wonder, Daniel V. Bennett. Mr. Bennett attended Delta College, Anderson College, Central Michigan Univer- sity and the University of Michigan. Mr. Bennett has been at Port Austin for one and a half years. Last semester he taught American Indian history and Home and Fam- ily Living. The new principal at Port Austin for the 1973-74 year is John D. VanWinkle. Mr. Van Winkle went to Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University. He has been working at revamping the curriculum, and there will be a number of changes in next year's schedule and poli- cies. 47 A smiling new face at Port Austin this year is that of Scott MacGregor. Mr. MacGregor graduated from Central Michigan University and taught three years at Bad Axe before coming to Port Austin. His teaching duties include bookkeeping, economics, personal shorthand, taxes. Typing I and II, general business and drivers' education in the summer. Mr. MacGregor's extra-curricular duties include coaching varsity basketball. Teaching critical issues, modern novels, reading improvement, Latin, journalism, humanities and rhetoric is John Schwedler. Mr. Schwedler is a graduate of the University of Detroit, and has been teaching at Port Austin for six years. After school during the basketball season, you can find Mr. Schwedler down at the gym coaching the J.V. basket- ball team. 4 Always ready and willing to help a student is Joyce Stanek. Mrs. Stanek graduated from Eastern Michigan Uni- versity. Her classes include seventh and eighth grade reading, basic grammar, rhetoric, government and the yearbook staff. We hope to have Mrs. Stanek with us for many more years. Now showing, for a limited engagement only, is Mr. Gary E. Sturm. He is a 1967 graduate of Michigan State University with a BA degree, and has been teach- ing at Port Austin for seven years. If you can't find him performing in one of his classes (forensics, creative arts, seventh and eighth grade English, seventh grade art, Shakespeare, performing arts, public speaking or modern drama) and you really want his autograph, you might try down at the gym where no doubt he is practicing for his latest play production. Dorothy Bomers is one of the highly skilled members of our science depart- ment. Mrs. Bomers attended Alma College and also earned extra hours from Hillsdale College, Michigan State University and Central Michigan University. She has been teaching at Port Austin for twelve years. Her classes include biology, anatomy and physiology and 7th, 8th, and 9th grade science. Victor Damen is another member of the math and science department at Port Austin High School. Mr. Damen received his college education from the University of Michigan. He has been teaching at Port Austin for four years. His classes include : advanced math, geometry, agriculture, eighth grade math, general math and earth science. 53 If you like to experiment with chemicals, the man to see is Ken McLeod. Mr. McLeod teaches chemistry, applied math. Algebra I and II and seventh grade science. He has been teaching at Port Austin for six years. Mr. McLeod grad- uated from Spring Arbor College, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Always bright and cheerful In his own way, Walter D. Gierhart came to Port Austin eight years ago after graduating from Alma College. This year his classes include social studies, physical education, American history, current events and first aid. Mr. Gierhart's extra-curricular duties include coaching high school baseball. Below, Coach Gierhart and some junior high athletes sell candy and potato chips after school to add to the athletic fund. A graduate of Aquinas College with a BA degree, here is our own, petit chou, Mrs, Mayes. She has been with us at Port Austin for sixteen years, and her present duties include that of school librarian. She also teaches French I, II, and III, physical education and coaches the cheerleaders. 56 If your interests lie in the realm of cooking or sewing, you should be taking one of Mrs. Parks' classes. Mrs. Parks is a graduate of Michigan State University and has been teaching at Port Austin for six years. Besides being the FHA advisor, she teaches Home Economics I, II, and III, ad- vanced home ec., boys food prep and eighth grade home ec. Pre-schoolers show Advanced Home Ec. girls how to make cookies. Mr. Dale Facchinello joined the Port Austin Teaching Staff when the second semester began. He is a graduate of Northern Michigan University, and this is his first teaching position. His classes include metals, crafts, drafting, woods, industrial arts and small motors. Other members of our staff who make life more pleasant around P. A. are Joe Lewandowski and Jack Knoblock, our janitors, and our cooks Eleanore Antoszewski and Bernice Novack. Also pictured above is Virginia Ignash who worked as a janitor during the year. 59 BUS DRIVERS C. Thuemmel A. Schramski C. Loewe O. Fitchett Missing: M. Fisher Student Council Front row: J. Heins, G. Brecht, C. Thuemmel, R. DeBlois, J. Talaski, E. Breuss, B. Korn, S. Mayes, C. Berens, Second row: Mr. Van Winkle, J. Miller, R. Horetski, K. Jaworski, S. Rzyhak, D. Braun, G. Mac Donald, C. Garrett, D. Miller. 60 iActivities 1973 BASKETBALL HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT Connie Garrett Grace Rynearson Diane Miller Queen Annette Joanne Reinke Photos by Hearsch Miss Annette Veginski was crowned our first Basketball Homecoming Queen on December 7, 1973. Her court consisted of Connie Garrett escorted by Brian Bubar, Diane Miller escorted by Bob Prill, Joanne Reinke escorted by George Pettit and Grace Rynearson escorted by Joe Lewandowski. Annette was escorted by Dennis Jaworski. On hand to crown Annette was last year's queen, Nancy Voss. Mr. John D. Van Winkle, principal, then presented Annette with a bouquet of red roses. 63 Diomcoviim (J This year's Homecoming was on December 7, 1973. It started off with an assembly during which the floats were judged. The floats were miniature size because the Homecoming was held in the gym. The winners were: 1st place, 9th grade with Bulldogs will be Dragon, 2nd place went to the 12th grade with Train Bulldogs, and 3rd place went to the 7th grade with Bulldogs Walk the Plank. Other floats included the 11th grade with Bulldogs are all Burnt Out and 10th grade with Bulldogs are Hotdogs. The basketball game victory went to the Owengage Bulldogs with a score of 71-64. At half time Queen Annette was crowned. The dance followed at the Civic Center, featuring the group Topane. THE ACTIVE CLUB AT PA. The Port Austin Chapter of FHA had another active year. It all started off with the initation of 11 new members, bringing the total membership to 54. The new members came to school dressed as Movie Stars, and prizes were awarded for the best costumes. During the year there were many other activities such as Senior Citizen's Dinners, the Annual Fashion Show and Bazaar, Break- fast Specials and so many more. i6 -C O w u (0 D sc - X3 o o x: a, Front row: T. Korn, P. Loewe, A. Veginski, D. Navock, J. Oswald, D. Miller, B. Polega, L. Bubar, M, Ignash, S. Rzyhak, S. Clancy, K. Polega, Second row Mrs. Parks, D. Craig, M. Voss, I. Braun, G. Rynearson, G. Brecht, J. Heins, R. Horetski, J. Miller, B. Rzyhak, B. Parks, B. Mayes, J. Reinke, Third row: A. Brecht, G. Thuemmel, C. Thuemmel, P. Yaroch, T. Wiley, L. Heins, P. Peterson, K. Voss, B. Schmidt, L. Davis, D. Clancy, R. Knoblock, Fourth row:M. Smukala, R. Kubitski,M. Yaroch, M. Knoblock, R. Yaroch, M. Kars- marski, C. Garrett, D. Braun, K. Ladell, P. Polega, B. Goretski. 67 SLICKERS IN ACTION A typical day at school brings the cameras focused on these super slickers. All the stu- dents from grades 7-12 jumped at the opportunity to bring back the fifties. The slickers came appropriately dressed in their pointed shoes, long dresses, bobby socks and greased hair. It was an all day event which was both memorable and enjoyable for all. 68 The Port Austin students participated in several other events this year. (From top) Pee Wee basketball. The Pointer Sisters, Ninth grade girls on Halloween, Beauty School Drop-Out, Winter Carnival assembly, Halloween dress-up. Slicker-day in the jon, and Mr. Sturm. 69 WINTER FUN AT THE TIP OF THE THUMB To break up a long cold winter, we are for- tunate to have the Annual Winter Carnival. To start it all off, Ollie-the-Jollie Snowman was chosen our Winter Carnival mascot. Grades 7-12 participated in events that took place in the main arena. Trophies were awarded to the classes for their fine efforts. To add to the evening events, we had a talent show which included many participants from our school. 70 This year we started what we hope will become a tradition, which is dress- up day for Halloween. Many students from grades 7-12 participated by dressing in many different costumes, from mummies and witches to bums and bathing beauties. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes. It was an all day event and surely enjoyed by all. INTERNATIONAL THE THESPIAN SOCIETY PRESENTS MRS. CLEMENS Diane Miller November 15,16, 17, 1973 MR. CLEMENS Randy Knoblock DR. ALAN SWINFORD Robert Pode So you want to know how to tell time ? DAVID CLEMENS Brian Bubar LISA Mary Ignash JOHN Gary Margaron BARBARA Connie Garrett BEN Ted Loewe MAUREEN Penny Loewe SECRETARY Lynn Heins MRS. FERRIS Jean Oswald PORTER BOY 1 Robert Knoblock Photo by Huron Daily Tribune 72 He was a Wizard of a thousand dreams. SANDRA Rose Horetski KATE Hello, David. ROBERT Dwayne Breuss SIMON BOY 2 Pat Finan WOMAN Roxanne Knoblock GIRL Lynn Davis Joyce Miller JOSETTE Annette Veginski CARLOS Richard Smeader no Muriel, you mustn't write on the walls. 7} THE port Austin dept of theatre PRESENTS K. Smeader, M. Ignash, G. Rynearson, C. Garrett, G. Margaron T. Korn, R. Knoblock, L. Bubar, R Knoblock, B. Mayes L. Heins, R, Smeader, S. Clancy, B. Korn, B. Bubar Missing P. Loewe JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR YES 74 IF I WERE A RICH MAN PORT AUSTIN DEPT. OF THEATRE present • T-H THE SECOND EDITION OF r° BROAVWAY CABARET • DIRECTED BY ifi 8 GARY E. STURM FRIDAY, ANARCH 15, 8:00 p.m. s SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. 8 SUNDAY, MARCH I7|Q?IoO | $2.00 — $1.50 0 High School all purpose room Chi d«rn under 12 musk b aecompani«d by an Adult BUSHEL AN A PECK 75 This year, as usual, Mr. Sturm has come through with some great plays. Mr. Sturm and the Thespians worked hard to make each play a success. The plays that were presented this year were: David and Lisa, Broadway Cabaret II, and Char- lie's Aunt. Between plays they partici- pated in competition such as the One Act Play Contest at Bad Axe High School and Forensics at the Laker High School. Mr. Sturm plans to direct Hello Dolly at Lakers High School this summer. GRADUATING THESPIANS C. Garrett, G. Rynearson, R. Knoblock, B. Bubar, R. Knoblock, M. Ignash, P. Loewe L. Heins, R. Yaroch,M. Karsmarski . THESPIANS.... TAKING A REST G. Bubar, T. Loewe, R. Pode, K. Smeader, G. Margaron, D. Braun. A. Rrprhr First Row: M. Yaroch, B. Rzyhak, C. Thuemmel, P. Yaroch, J. Oswald, M. Ignash, R. Kubitski, D. Miller, M. Karsmarski, D. Braun, R. Yaroch. Second Row: Mrs. Stanek, K. Jaworski, A. Brecht, N. Gould, R. Horetski, J. Miller, B. Parks, M. Voss, K. Voss, B. Schmidt. m-n n -i w min FRANK E. DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY- de dicat:: On Sunday March 24, the newly remodeled library was dedicated to the late Frank E. Dodge, a former superintend- ent of Port Austin Public Schools. Mrs Dodge came to unveil the portait of her husband, which now hangs in the library. There were about 200 people in attend- ance for the dedication and open house. 80 ATHLETES RECEIVE AWARDS AT BANQUET Over 200 coaches, students, parents and guests attended this year's Basketball Banquet in April. Jim Still, basketball coach at Delta College, was the guest speaker. Awards were presented by Scott Mac Gregor, varsity coach, and John Schwedler Junior varsity coach. Junior high and pee- wee honors were given by coaches Eugene Breuss and Stan Kasper, respectively. The girls' basketball awards were pre- sented by their coach. Miss Maryann Thompson. Mrs. Jane Mayes, cheerleader coach, recognized the varsity, junior var- sity and junior high cheerleaders. 81 CAMPUS LIFE GROUP VIS ITS PA. One of the first and most entertaining activities we had at school in the fall was a visit from the Campus Life group, Friends . . . They entertained us with selections of popular songs. The group also did a few hit songs from the fifties--- a humorous rendition that was enjoyed by all. SOME GOOFY MOMENTS Boy, am I hungry! you just can't win Nothing like acid nd a good book. At night I turn into Frankenstein Five suckers on a hook ? ? ? Top: Mr. Sturm presents Mary Ellen Ignash and Brian Bubar with Drama Awards. Center: A few of the parents and students who attended the banquet. Bottom: Irma Braun receives the American history Award from Mr. Gierhart. 84 The Annual PTSA Awards Banquet was held on May 22 in the All- Purpose Room. The evening began with a potluck dinner. Then certificates, pins and trop- hies were presented for academic achievement. It was a proud moment for many PA students and their parents. Top: Rose Mary Horetski is presented the Typing 1 Award by Mr. Mac Gregor. Center Left: Mr. McLeod pre- sents Gretchen Brecht with the Algebra 1 Award. Center Right: Mr. Van Winkle, Master of Ceremonies, gives a short opening speech. Bottom: The evening entertain- ment was provided by Mr. Sturm who lead the chorus in several songs. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS , C. Jandreski P. Peterson A. Veginski B. Parks D. Miller S. Rzyhak 86 Cheerleaders JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS C. Veginski B. Rzyhak L. Davis B. Schmidt D. Clancy First Row: P. Peterson, B. Polega, G. Rynearson, M. Knoblock, J. Oswald, J, Reinke. Second Row: J. Heins, M. Voss, D, Reinke, B. Parks, K. Ladell, L. Davis. THOMPSON’S TOUGHIES M. Ignash, mgr. K. Jaworski, M. Karmarski, mgr. Miss Maryann Thompson, Girls' Basketball Coach 87 9 Jamie scores two against Brown City in the Christmas Tournaments. Photos by Huron Daily Tribune Ken rebounds against Owengage in the Christmas Tournaments. R. Graboski , h. Hubbard, J. Garcia. Second Row - J. Schwedler, P. Finan, D. Breuss, T. Loewe. 90 varsity T E A M K. Smeader, J. Oswald , R. Voss, manager, G, Bubar, M. Yaroch. Second Row - S. Mac- Gregor, D. Steinman, M. Schramski, G. MacDonald, M. Mayes. Photos by Huron Daily Tribune 91 Dave blocks a shot in the Christmas Tournaments at Caro Dave scores two in the Districts at Bad Axe. PIRATES ON THE MOVE Jamie blocks shots against Owengage. 95 Photos by Huron Daily Tribune Eugene Breuss seems to be happy with the trophy the tgam won at the Kinde Tournament. 7th Grade Team - E0 Knoblock, R. Williams, J. Oswald. Second Row - R. Discher, M. Korn, C. Stewart, B. Korn. JUNIOR 8th Grade Team - E. Breuss, R. Smeader, L. Reinke, J. Talaski, R. DeBlois. Second Row: R. Slayden, K. Pettit, D. Smukala, L. Hatch. HIGHERS 7 th Grade - T. Loewe A. Porzondek D. Bubar B. Smeader T. Bruce J. Miller Brenda was taken by surprise. FULL OF SRIRIT B. Yaroch 7th Grade - J. Jandreski, M. Finan, B. Yaroch, g Graboski  s- Mayes, E. Polega. 8th Grade - L. Davis, M. Sosnoski, C.- Garcia, P. Gordon. Second Row: J. Oswald, B. Kozlowski, C. Hoody, B. Wills. Above: Team members sign the Mike attempts to bunt, baseball that was used in pre- district tournament action against Akron-Fairgrove. The Pirates posted a 9-3 victory-----marking Coach Dave Gierhart’s 100th. winning game as PA's baseball coach. Richard, Dale and Mike talk over the game in the dug-out. 96 First Row: R. Grabowski, Coach Gierhart, D. Breuss, D. Brashaw, M. Mayes, D. Brashaw, M. Schramski. Second Row: D. Smith, G. Bubar, K. Smeader, R. Strozeski, J. Oswald, D. Steinman. 97 Coach gives Don a little advice. Coach Gierhart in his favorite standing position. Jamie gets a hit. 98 For some reason as coach looks on, Mike doesn't seem to be too sure of something. 9? Port Austin Spectators on the hill at the park. Dahn trying for a base hit. Ricky listens carefully as coach goes over the strategy. Richard Smeader shows his strength and agility in the shot put event. Junior High Track Team Go Slayden go! !! 100 i Larry Reinke making a fast approach from behind. Brenda Kozlowski getting ready at the starting line. Steve Schramski puts a big effort into the shot put. Chris Stewart coming up to the finish line. HIGH SCHOOL TRACKMEN D. Jimkoski T. Bertenshaw H. Hubbard COACH: D. Bennett First Row: P. Gordon, T. Loewe, B. Kozlowski, S. Graboski, R. De Blois, E. Breuss, B. Korn, C. Berens, C. Stewart, S. Mayes, L. Davis. Second Row: L. Reinke, K. Pettit, R. Slayden, J. Talaski, S. Schramski, R. Smeader, S. Berens, L. Lea vine. 102 WHO’S o, WHAT’S ? 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