Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

1981 CHAOS Rensselaer Central High School Rensselaer, IN 47978 Volume 65 l 2 Images: A reproduction or Contents of Images imitation of the form of a person or thing. Faculty Page 6 These two pictures present the Students Page 17 images of the Rensselaer Central Sports Page 50 High School. Our school is Clubs Page 80 represented in various forms, and Action Page 105 we portray many different images Events Page 122 through our interests and Advertisement Page 148 traditions. A Superstars Day at the end of the year expresses our enthusiasm and energy. Our academic abilities are portrayed through an annual spelling bee. The junior carnival and building trades show our interest through creative talents. Students portray different images while doing different things just like this hallway. When empty it portrays solitude, loneliness and tranquility. When it is full of people it portrays confusion, anxiety and enjoyment. 4 5 Art Drawing, Painting A-V Movies, Films Special Ed. Special people Business Accounting, Typing (Row 1) Mr. Roger Beehler, the art teacher, is always busy organizing the annual art show. (Row 2) Mary Lou Baumann, is the Audio- Visual director, the sponsor of National Honor Society and the A-V assistants. Mr. Jerry McKim is the Special Education teacher He is also the freshman basketball coach and assists Mr. Burvan with varsity football. (Row 3) Miss Jennifer Rich teaches Typing II. office practice and shorthand. She is the head of the business department sponsors OEA and pep club. During his first year here Mr. Terry Butler has taken on a lot of responsibilities by teaching Typing I, personal typing and general business. He also takes care of the ticket sales. In his first year at RCHS, Mr. Terry Smith enjoys teaching Accounting I, II and record keeping. 7 English Themes, Book reports Grammar, Spelling Term papers, Poetry (Row 1) Mrs. Phyllis Cappuccilli, the head of the English department, teaches College Preparation English 12, French II, III, and Spanish I, II, and III. She organizes the annual Spelling Bee and is co-sponsor of Sunshine Society and sponsor of Sigma Digamma. (Row 2) Mrs. Jane Swartzell teaches English 10 and independent Latin. She is also co-sponsor of the Sunshine Society. Mrs. Emily Price teaches English 10 and 12 and is the senior class co-sponsor. (Row 3) Mr. Tom Ryan is an assistant track coach and English teacher. Miss Tyna Landgrebe, English and journalism teacher, is also the sponsor of RENSSELAERIEN and CHAOS. For his first year, Mr. Chris Plaia teaches English 9 and 11, and French I. 1 Guidance Helping hand Home-Ec. Sewing, Cooking Industrial Arts Machines (Row 1) Mrs. Judy Beehler is the freshman and sophomore guidance counselor and is the sponsor of Health Careers. Mr. John Michael is the junior and senior guidance counselor. He is also the sponsor of the Student Council. (Row 2) Miss Lou Ann Watson is a home- economic teacher and cheerleader sponsor. Mrs. Rita Atkinson, home-economic teacher, is also sponsor of Home-Ec Club. (Row 3) Mr. Tom Peters is the woods teacher. Mr. Paul Hession is the metals, printing, and drawing teacher. Mr. Wedge Rafferty is the vocational auto mechanics and power mechanics teacher. 9 Math Numbers, Problems Library Aids ' Quiet please ' (Row 1) Mr. John Baumann, math department head, is also sponsor of the prom and Chess Club. Row 2: Mr Kent LeBeau, math teacher, is head basketball coach and assistant baseball coach; he also sponsors Bomber Alert Corp. Mr. Gene Edmonds, math teacher, is also track and cross country coach. (Row 3) Mrs. Charlene Martin teaches applied and general math and Algebra I. Mrs. Donna Ramey is the head librarian. Mrs. Doris Myers is a library aid. 10 Music Singing, Notes Instruments, Marching Phys-Ed Exercising, Games Track, Swimming Tennis, Basketball Science Row 1: Mr. Greg Norris is the band director. (Row 2) Mr. Walt Schaltenbrand, choir director, is also in charge of four separate groups and directed the school musical. Li ' l Abner. Mr. Joe Burvan, physical-education teacher, is also wrestling coach and the Mat Maids sponsor. (Row 3) Mrs. Nancy Messman, physical- education teacher is also volleyball and girls ' track coach. Mr Timothy Brannock is the swimming and health teacher. He is also sponsor of Monogram. Mr. Steve Brandenburg Biology I, II teacher is assistant football and girls ' basketball coach. 11 Science Space, Chemicals Cells, Atmos Social Studies History, Wars Government (Row 1) Mr. Art Middleton is a science teacher and department head. Miss Joanna Billiard is Biology I and earth-space science teacher. (Row 2) Mr. Cameron Douglas, economic, civic, and psychology teacher, is also Mystical Knights and Pathfinders sponsor. Mr. Craig Grow economic, civics, social studies teacher, is baseball coach, freshman football coach, and sponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Row 3) Mr. Bob Hainji is a social studies teacher and junior varsity basketball and football coach. Mr. John Potter, U.S. history and sociology teacher, is senior class co- sponsor, and is in charge of homecoming and graduation. Mr. Rich Stefanich, U.S. history and International Relations teacher, is also the golf coach. 12 Vocational Education Building, Nails Nurse, Needles Vocational Agriculture Tractors, Farming Study Hall Quiet, Books (Row 1) Mrs. Rita Nagel is the health occupation teacher. (Row 2) Mr. Byron Callahan, the Vocational-Ag teacher, is the F.F.A. sponsor. (Row 3) Mr. Windfield DeWees is the vocational building trades teacher. Mr. Greg DeWees is the study hall supervisor, assistant coach of the freshman football team and middle school basketball team. 13 Administration Government, Business (Row 1) Mr. James Fritch has been the Superintendent at RCHS for the past six years. (Row 2) Mr. Robert Crowe has been the principal at RCHS for the past four years. This year will mark the seventh year in which he has been the principal of the 1981 graduating class. Besides being vice-principal, Mr. David Day keeps busy with scheduling all the athletic activities. (Row 3) The 1980- ' 81 school board consisted of (from I to r) David Bruce member; Gerald Feldaus, member; W.D. Grow vice-president; Gerald Nesius, president; Tom Nesius, member; Wanda Stewart, secretary; Jerry Brunton, member. Secretaries Nurse No one knows or can conceive the amount of work and hours that go into establishing the routines that RCHS students complain so much about, like schedules, classes, etc. (Row 1) Besides being the school treasurer, Mrs. Marilyn Eckholm is secretary to Principal Crowe. (Row 2) Being the attendance secretary, Mrs. Linda Wood writes out many slips for students. (Row 3) Being the secretary for two counselors, Mrs. Mary Townsend must schedule, track down and make sure the the students are at their counselor ' s appointment on time. Mrs. Winfield Courtright, the school nurse, gives relief to the sick and tired. 15 Janitors, Cooks, Bus Drivers: RCHS Heroes Who picked up the paper wads you dropped? Who cleaned the restrooms after you clogged their privileges with paper ? Who cleaned your smashed candy bar off the floor? Was it your Mother? No, it was the dedicated janitorial staff of RCHS. Through rain and snow and dark of night the bus drivers delivered their load of screaming students to school on time. Lunchtime, and growling stomachs could be heard outside the doors of the serving lines waiting patiently for their share of the food that they were about to receive. (Row 1) Mrs. Betty Sayler is the cleaning matron. Mrs. Mary Standish is RCHS laundry lady. (Row 2) Cooks: Norma Lawson, Carol Bulington, Shirley Bretzinger, and Joann Grant. (Row 3) Janitors are Thomas Boring, Ralph Harsha, James Cox and Ralph Terry. 16 Class of ' 84 participates in school activities The freshmen started off their first year of high school by showing great participation in all homecoming activities. They made a banner and their float tied for third place. Their spirit continued through the year to sectional, where they took third place in overall spirit, mattress pile-on, skit and hall decorations. They also placed fourth in the pyramid contest at the special pep session for sectional. The freshman spirit never failed as they cheered their football team on to a 3-2 record and their basketball team on to a 6-8 record. Freshman class officers are (I to r) Jessica Kuyrkendall, secretary; Carrie Broussard, vice-president; Jeff Walker, president; Chip Misch, treasurer. Brian Antcliff Nancy Baker Barbie Baumann Tony Bell Lisa Benton Ruth Blacklidge Greg Britt Carrie Broussard Lori Burdett Mike Burvan Tammy Cortez Kim DeMoss Tod DeWees Holly Eldridge Sandy Ewen Sherri Firkins Jeff Fleming Scott Fleming Don Florence Brenda Goad 18 Troy Goodman Samantha Grant Robert Graves Maureen Groppe Randy Grow r ft Rob Hall Kevin Hamer Jeff Hammond LuAnn Harrington Ken Haun Robin Hayes Steve Healey John Hensley Brian Herre Dennis Hershman Annette Hickman Dan Hickman Gary Hoaks Carla Holbrook Marla Houston Vivian Huff Don Jacks Brian Jordan Ken Jung Keith Junk (£1 Stephanie Kelly Lori Kendall Jessica Kuyrkendall Frank Lane Tammy Lashbrook Bill Lattimore Christine Lennon Steve Lilly David Lindahl Lori List Kevin Long Stacy Louck Freshman initiate Kevin Hamer receives a pie in his face from senior football player Pat Steinke. 19 Kelly Loveall Darlene Lewark Don McElroy Paula McElroy Jack McNeal Chris Meeks Kelly Merriman Dawn Meyer Tracy Meyer Debbie Miller Jeff Miller Kelly Miller Kim Miller Sandy Miller Chris Mingear Joy Minter Chip Misch Cathy Molenaar Tim Moore Kevin Moriarty Diane Myers Russ Myers Jerry Nelson Judy Nesbitt Bill Oliver Carol Onder Don Osika Monica Pack Carol Pearman Bill Pettet Linda Phillips Scott Platt Julie Porter Laural Posey Jim Pucka Rod Pullins 20 (at left) Many laughs were shared on initiation day. Three slaves (from I to r) were Chip Misch, Don Osika, and Robert Graves, at right. Below, Freshmen girls try the Bunny Hop. Allison Riley Kim Rule Juanita Saucedo Georgia Sayers Lynne Scheurich Tim Scheurich Mark Sellers Carl Shroyer Ryon Shaw Ronda Sheffler Leona Smith David Spall David Spencer Carrie Staddon Matt Stefanich Jeff Steinke Tom Steinke Leasa Sukraw Tom Suit Denise Sutton Lisa Sysock 21 Trissa Todd Gary Tow Jill Vanderwielen Jeff Walker Steve Walter Debbie Ward Sandy Warran Lyle Webb Lora Whitaker Russ Whitaker Doug Widner Ronda Williams Bobbette Wireman Jenny Worden Jackie Wright Daryl Yeoman Frank Zickmund Cynthia Ziese Freshmen Jessica Kuyrkendall, Carrie Broussard, and Julie Porter prepare for a contest during the initiation convocation as senior Kim Louck looks on. 22 Class of ' 83 active in spirit contests The sophomore class of ' 83 came a long way since last year. They have received first in homecoming float, banner and over-all spirit. They went on to selling candles which sold quickly. For sectional hall decorations they received a first and the skit gave them a second. Sponsors for the sophomores who helped the class with those projects were Ms. Jennifer Rich, Mrs. Jane Swartzell, Mr. Steve Brandenburg, Mr. Walter Schaltenbrand, Mr. Terry Smith, Byron Callahan and Rita Atkinson. Sophomore class officers, at left, are President Abby Simmons, top; Vice- President Jeff Meyer, left; Secretary Joe Chesak, right; and Treasurer John Ahler. John Ahler Tim Alberts Kelly Bell John Blackburn Raymon Blacklidge Terry Boesch Craig Brandenburg Tom Branson Alan Bridgeman Larry Brinley Mary Brusnahan John Bucholtz Margaret Burris Bob Carter Mark Castaldo Joe Chesak Linda Chisko Tony Cotner Jay Courtney Karin Cramer 23 At right, fumbling through her locker Lisa Isley finds numerous surprises. Below, caught in a moment of unexpectancy, Jeff Meyer becomes a victim of the candid camera. � 1 Marty Cramer Mike Delaney Joe Dickson Shelly Dobson Dolores Doherty David Downard Kim Dunlap Jerry Durflinger Mary Edwards Sean Egan Paul Fishburn David Fleming Kim Flynn Teresa Fontaine Cynthia Fritch Barb Frome Patti Garrity Dan Gastineau Sandy Gastineau Lori Geesa Carla Gonzales Todd Gosman Sheila Greer Ray Griffin Jennifer Groppe 24 Ann Gwin Julia Hammond Kim Harper Brenda Harsha Brad Haskins Craig Healey Keith Henry Cathy Hershman Jean Holbrook Kim Holt Doug Hoover Brenda Howell Carolyn Howell Helen Hughes Beth Hurley Kathy Hurley Lisa Isley Jenifer Jenkins Jennifer Jennings Rodney Jordan Kevin Junk Nora Kamos Linda Kendall Tom Kennedy Peter Kenny Sandra Kohley Bernie Lane Ed Lane Charles Lawson Bill Lewis Mia Steinke and Margaret Burris carry the sophomore banner in the homecoming parade for the class. 25 Stephanie Lewis Wannetta Linback Jim Litner Annette Lopez Danny Loveall Scott Lucero Kevin Luers Sue Manns Dene Mattocks Karen Maxwell Mandy McElfresh Leslie Mehall Jeff Meyer Larry Miller Missy Miller Paula Minter Mike Molenar Missy Moore Kathy Moriarty Patrice Morris Teresa Morris Greg Nagel Jeff Nagel Rick Nagel Tammy Noble Mark Peterson Brian Pettet Butch Pettet Kara Pfledderer Steve Phillips Joellyn Porter Suzy Post Jim Potts Beth Prohosky Karen Putts Eric Rayburn Pam Rayburn Jane Reichert Lolly Reyes Teresa Sargent Erik Scheffler Jane Scheurich Chris Schulenberg Tracy Schultz Gary Sheffer 26 Kathy Shelly Gall Shirkey Abby Simmons Teresa Simonin Carrie Skinner David Skinner Donald Skinner Julie Smith Kim Smith Kathy Stath Jim Steiner Mia Steinke Karen Stone Tammy Sullivan Brad Swartz Kevin Swartz Tammy Teach Paul Tesky Chris Tonner Dennis Tucker Joy Vanderwielen Jerry Verbrugge Jeanne Vigeant Brad Warner Laura Webb Donna Whitaker Paula Wienrank Ginny Williams Danny Womelsdorff Pam Woodward 27 Class of ' 82 sponsors carnival and prom This year the juniors held the annual carnival on December 5, in order to raise money for the prom. The carnival contained the usual: a casino, a restaurant, games, and performances by the swing choir and Bomberettes. They raised most of the money for the prom held on May 2. The theme of this year ' s prom was Tropical Paradise. (Right) Class officers included, I to r, Brett Baker, president; Bill Jennings, vice-president. Standing are Treasurer Brenda Mitchell and Secretary Sue Thompson. Susan Ames Angie Arihood Annetta Arnett Stacy Bailey Brett Baker Nancy Barnett Matt Beehler Mike Bohlinger Marlene Branson Scott Brooks Katrina Brown Steve Brunton Tom Caldwell Renee Crawford Ronnie Crawford Stacy Crowe Debbie Delaney Linda DeMoss Shannon DeMoss Cary DeWees 28 Jennie DeWees Ruth Dobson Mary Donovan Becky Downard David Edwards Katie Egan George Eldridge Larry Eldridge Kathy Ewen Kevin Fleming Dawn Flinn Annette Garcia Kathy Garrity David Gastineau Sue Gehring Mark Gore Joe Grant Lori Graves Karen Harper Dave Harsha Barb Haworth Mike Hayworth Debbie Herod Holly Hollerman Susan Hoover Kirk Howard Curtis Howell David Jacks Craig Jackson Tom Jarrette Bill Jennings Jim Kadow Kyle Kiger 29 Treina Lane Vickie Lanoue Armando Lopez Gail Lucas John Mahaffey Jane Malone Scott Manns Wanda Manns Dana Martin Dan Martin Paul Marzke Kirk Mattocks Barb Miller Greg Miller James Miller John Miller Kevin Miller Pam Miller Steve Mingear Alan Minix Jerry Minter Brenda Mitchell Danny Moore Barb Mroczek Lynne Muday Lori Mullins Chris Murphy Tim Nagel Lynn Norrington Suzanne Odle Diane Oliver Sherry Olson Bill Pattengale Jim Phillips James Pigford Lisa Pixley Denise Potts Jeff Potts Jim Powell Lisa Prescott Jon Pullins Julie Rayburn Kim Rose Phil Salyers Estie Salyers 30 (Left) Goofing around at a dance, Jane Malone, Mary Donovan, Lisa Prescott and Dyane Wagner make up a new move. Mary Saucedo Mary Sayers Marcy Saylor Michelle Scheffler Craig Schleman Dave Schultz Linda Scripter Carolyn Shide Steve Siegrist Mark Skinner Sherri Slawson Janice Smith Julie Smith Matthew Smith Monica Smith Robin Smith Steve Smith Wyatt Stone Linda Streitmatter Sue Thompson Jackie Tiede Thom Todd Kathy Towler Todd Waggoner Dyane Wagner Richard Warren Ron Warren Jeff Watt Betty Webb Brian Wheeldon 31 Angie Whitaker Cindy Whitaker Scott Wienrank Wayne Williams Mike Williamson Pat Williamson Debbie Wood Kim Wood Rhonda Woolley Shelly Wright Tammy Wright Patty Yeoman Tarie Yeoman Debby Zickmund Eric Ziese (Above left) A group of junior girls at a home football game show enthusiasm. (Above right) Mike Hayworth circles around the bonfire with Pat Stienke. (Below right) Kim Rose gets into the swing of things at one of our dances. (Below left) Kathy Garrity and Carol Shide work on a mural for the carnival. 32 Seniors present leadership image Scott Adamson Mary J. Allen Brad Alson Connie Marie Arrasmith Pamela Wyn Arrasmith Julie Barkley Cindy Becker Brooks Beehler Kelly A. Blackhall 33 Mark Bohlinger Deby Brandenburg Kerry Brown Rebecca J.R. Brusnahan Anne Jeanette Bucholtz Dave Butler Joseph A. Cebulski James Chavez Lina Grace Chesak David J. Chevrette Kim R. Clouse Lynda Cook 34 Bill Corbin Joni Critser Robert Dean DeMoss Glenn DeWees Mary K. Duley Sonia L. Duley Darla K. Dunn Chip Eisele Tim Eldridge Judy Kay Ewen Greg Fishburn Karen Gastineau 35 Michael A. Gilbert Sandra Kaye Gilbert Michele Gosman James Kenton Gray Elizabeth T. Groppe De ' Lynn Grow Michele Marie Gull Brent Gutwein Glenda L. Hancock Larry E. Harmon Lori Harris Jeff Hesson 36 Carol A. Hollerman Richard Kent Holt Laura Lea Hopkins Jerome Francis Hughes John Hurtado Brad Jordan Janet Lee Jordan Gregory Allen Kaufman Stacy Lynn Kemp Tom Kenny Gary Kingma Deanna Marie Kohley 37 Klayton Kohley Janet M. Lamie Kim Lane Warner J. Langley Jr. Alisa Renee Levandowski Kimberly Ann Louck Debbie Toben Lucas James Lucas Scot Malone Roger Mathew Bruce Maxwell William McElroy 38 Jeff McEwan Andrea Marie Mehall Barbara L. Meyer Lisa Mikolajczak Cindy Miller Brenda Joyce Minter Margaret Rose Misch Lynnette Sue Mitchell Wanda Mullins Angie Myers Mary Myers Andy Nagel 39 Christopher G. Nagel Ronald J. Nagel Brett Allen Nesius Michael A. Nesius Ronald R. Odle II Kelle A. Ogle Scott Alan Potts Bethanne Lynn Rafferty Laura Randolph Jill Marie Reinhold John P. Rodibaugh Tyrus R. Salyer 40 Stacy Salyers Chris Schleman Lisa Selby Cynthia Kay Sheffer Julia K. Sheffer Judy Shell Chris Shide Dwayne Simmons Annette Smith Carrie L. Smith Shannon K. Smith Stacey D. Smith 41 Jim Snedeker Rick Spriggs Laura A. Stath Susan Kay Stath Pat Steinke Colleen A. Studer Gregory D. Sutton Karen K. Swartz Julie A. Teach Lori Teach Lori Templeton Christine L. Thibaut 42 Ann Marie Tonner Gregg Tow Teresa Lynn Vaughn Joseph William Verbrugge Marie A. Vigeant Charles David Wagner Jr. Valerie Fairchild Wireman Rodney Lee Woolley Lynda Ann Worden Mike Wright Phyllis D. Zickmund Photographs Not Available Rick Chambers Jimmey Coley Jr. Russell A. DeMoss Stephen F.X. Egan Joan Fordham Lisa M. Gilbert Charles Goad Dennis Justice Carol Sue Kenning Nicholas J. Korniak Beate Kuebler James McEwen Carol Nagel Randy Peck Larry Risner Pedro Saucedo Karin Scheurich Mark Alfonzo Sleeman Dan Snyder Kelly Widner Brad L. Wood 43 Twenty inducted into Senior Hall of Fame MOST ARTISTIC— (Top) Lynda Worden an d Scot Malone show artistic talents by A little dabble here and a little dabble there. ' ' BEST LOOKING— (Below) Sue Stath and Klayton Kohley look their best. MOST ATHLETIC— (Below right) Here Pat Steinke and Marie Vigeant are holding up the title as Most Athletic. 44 I believe that the best thing about being a senior is deciding what kind of career you want to have, thinking about what you want to accomplish in your life. In the United States of America we have the opportunity to choose our career. It is not assigned to us. It is our right, our freedom. Some of our classmates will not continue their education for some reason. Others will go on to college, trade school, or join a national defense corp. For those who do decide to go to college, they will look for the right college for them. Some of the things they look for in deciding the right college are the opportunities it has, cost, and location. They might even go and spend a day at the college. The most exciting and rewarding thing is receiving your letter of acceptance from the college you chose. After receiving your acceptance you have just begun to start accomplishing what you want to in your life. Whatever choice is made, it ' s usually exciting to the individual. Mary Myers MOST TALKATIVE— (Top) Always finding time to chat are Laura Stath and Glenn DeWees. MOST MUSICAL— (Center) Steve Egan and Kim Louck really Get into their music. MOST FRIENDLY— (Bottom) With a few moments to spare, Lynda Cook and Rich Holt get a few friendly words in. 45 BEST DRESSED— (Above) The latest fashions are checked into by Margaret Misch and Ron Nagel. BIGGEST FLIRT— (Above right) Roger Mathew and Margaret Misch flirt? Never!! MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED-(Right) Elizabeth Groppe and Mike Wright show what it takes to be successful. 46 MOST HUMOROUS— (Left) Keeping spirits high, Glenn DeWees and Kim Louck add a little humor into their day. CLASS OFFICERS — (Below) Projecting an image of leadership, the senior class officers are: (I to r) Shannon Smith, Secretary; Annie Bucholtz, Vice-President; Mike Wright, President; and Ann Tonner, Treasurer. 47 Sue Stath crowned Homecoming queen 48 Queen ' s court chosen by male seniors Featured as the 1980-81 homecoming queen candidates at top-left are Janet Lami e with her escort Glenn DeWees. Center left is Deanna Kohley, accompanied by Klayton Kohley. Bottom left is Shannon Smith and her escort Greg Fishburn. Top right, Tom Kenny attends Homecoming queen Sue Stath and below Jill Reinhold is escorted by Rich Holt. 49 Football team ends with 0-10 record V RCHS The 1980- ' 81 Varsity football team consisted of (Row 1) James Miller, manager, David Downard, Bob Carter, Bernie Lane, Jeff Meyer, Scott Lucero, Mark Sleeman, Greg Kaufman, Pat Steinke, Dennis Markward, Brad Alson, 8 Benton Central 15 Cary DeWees, Donald Skinner, manager, RCHS 7 Kankakee Valley 26 (Row 2) Greg Sutton, manger, Joe RCHS 6 Lake Station 25 Cebulski, David Skinner, Scott Manns, Kevin Luers, Bruce Pettet, Tom Ott, Chris RCHS 0 West Central 20 Tonner, Brent Gutwein, Pat Williamson, RCHS 0 North Judson 39 Nick Korniak, David Gastineau, manager, RCHS 0 North Newton 15 (Row 3) Asst. Coach Greg DeWees, Mark Skinner, Steve Phillips, Jerry Verbrugge, RCHS 0 South Newton 20 Bob DeMoss, David Fleming, Rick RCHS 7 Knox 26 Chambers, Greg Nagel, Mike Hayworth, RCHS 6 Winamac 41 Larry Brinley, Steve Mingear, Asst. Coach Jerry McKim, (Row 4) Asst. Coach Mr. RCHS 0 Twin Lakes 3 Craig Grow, Head Coach Robert Hainje, Bill Jennings, Tim Nagel, Dave Jacks, Kevin Swartz, Mike Williamson, John Ahler, Joe Vergrugge, Doug Hoover, and Asst. Coach Steve Brandenburg. 51 This year was a rebuilding year for the RCHS football program. A junior varsity team was started also. The team was successful, but the success wasn ' t measured in wins and losses. The team received a new head coach this year who is Mr. Robert Hainje. The team is looking forward to next year. Concentrating on the game, Coach Steve Brandenburg inspires the team ' s next move. Huddled in thought, the Bombers receive information needed for the upcoming play. 52 Senior Pat Steinke, running with the ball, hurries for extra yardage. Freshman Scores RCHS 14 Ben Franklin 21 RCHS 6 Kankakee Valley 0 RCHS 12 Twin Lakes 30 RCHS 22 North Judson 0 RCHS 8 North Newton 0 Junior Varsity Scores RCHS West Central 8 RCHS 25 South Newton 8 RCHS 32 Pioneer 26 The 1980-81 freshman team consisted of, (Row 1) Ryon Shaw, Chris Mingear, Daryl Yeoman, Tim Moore, Frank Zickmund, Dave Lindahl, Ken Jung, Lyle Webb, (Row 2) Ken Haun, Robert Graves, Steve Healey, Dave Spall, Dan Hickman, Mike Burvan, Troy Goodman, (Row 3) Kevin Long, Rodney Pullins, Kevin Hamer, Jeff Steinke, Rob Hall, (Row 4) Coach Craig Grow, Jeff Walker, Greg Britt, Gary Tow, Randy Grow, Robin Hayes, Brian Jordan, and Asst. Coach Greg DeWees. 53 (Above) Jogging to the finish line Curtis Howell, a junior, shows his intensity in his strides. (Top— right) The 1980-81 cross country team is presented above from I to r: (Row 1) Larry Harmon, Chip Misch, Chris Kelly, Charles Lawson, (Row 2) Joe Chesak, Armando Lopez, James Chavez, Joe Grant, (Row 3) Peter Kenny, Kerry Brown, Coach Gene Edmonds, John Rodibaugh, Curtis Howell, and Steve Lilly, manager. (Right) Close to the finish line Armando Lopez, a junior, shows determination to complete the race. (Far right) With a close competitor, James Chavez, a senior, stays ahead of the opponent. Runners end with 9-3 record 54 Cross Country Scores RCHS 37 Winamac 20 RCHS 27 Lowell 28 RCHS 21 Frontier 39 RCHS 37 North Newton 18 RCHS 19 Twin Lakes 43 RCHS 22 Kankakee 37 RCHS 38 Tri-County 19 RCHS 16 Knox 44 RCHS 24 West Central 34 RCHS 20 Benton Central 43 RCHS 20 South Newton 39 RCHS 22 North Judson 33 2nd at North Newton Invitational 4th at Delphi Invitational 5th at Lake Station Invitational 7th at Logansport Invitational 1st in Conference 2nd in Sectional 7th in Regional The cross country team, coached by Mr. Gene Edmonds, finished the year successfully with a 9-3 record. The team went to regionals, placing seventh. Team members who went to regionals were: Chris Kelly, John Rodibaugh, Armondo Lopez, Joe Chesak, Joe Grant, Peter Kenny, and James Chavez. (Top left) Waiting to start the race Joe Chesak and Peter Kenny wait patiently for the set whistle. (Top right) Finishing the race triumphantly is Chris Kelly, at an invitational. (Above) Waiting at the finish, Mr. Tom Ryan, Mr. Fred Steinkamp and Deby Brandenburg prepare to record times. 55 Volleyball teams win majority This year ' s varsity volleyball team had a ten and six record. With lots of skill and enthusiasm, the girls had a good season. Those on the team were (Row 1) Kim Louck, Laura Hopkins, Beate Kuebler (Row 2) Katrina Brown, Lori Teach, Shannon De Moss (Row 3) Coach Nancy Messman, Tammy Wright, Kim Wood Coach Joanna Billiard (Row 4) Marie Vigeant, Sue Stath (Row 5) Linda Streitmatter, Stacy Crowe. The junior varsity volleyball team had a seven and five record. They lost their first game to North Judson but won the second game to Lake Station. Wins and losses were varied from time to time until the end of the season where they won five of six games. Those who put their efforts into the team were (Row 1) Coach Nancy Messman, Shelly Dobson, Ruth Dobson, Tammy Teach, Jane Reichart, Coach Joanna Billiard (Row 2) Joy Vanderwielen, Gail Shirkey (Row 3) Vicki Lanoue, Carolyn Howell (Row 4) Missy Moore, Mary Brusnahan, Kim Dunlap. The freshman volleyball team had a four and two record. Those who were on the team were Stephanie Kelly, Jenny Worden, Samantha Grant, Cindy Ziese, Julie Porter, Carla Holbrook, Kim DeMoss, Carrie Broussard, Stacy Louck, Ronda Sheffler, Tammy Lashbrook and Judy Nesbitt. Sorry, but the freshman picture was inadvertantly misplaced. 56 Girls end with a 10-2 swim record The girls ' swimming team has had an excellent year despite an unusual amount of ear infections, injuries and, of all things, poison ivy. By the end of the season these problems had cleared up and the swimmers finished very strong. The high point of the season was a very strong comeback against Crown Point after a tough defeat to West Lafayette. This carried over into the sectional as Jane Malone and Jennifer Jennings advanced to the state competition. Things look very well for next year according to Coach Tim Brannock. The swim team will be losing only one senior. (Left) The 1980-81 girls ' swim team consisted of (Row 1) Barb Baumann, Patty Garrity (Row 2) Christine Lennon, Jennifer Jennings (Row 3) Lisa Sysock, Deanna Kohley (Row 4) Delores Doherty, Kathy Garrity. Angie Arihood Jane Malone (Row 5) Jeanne Vigeant, Sandra Kohley (Row 6) Coach Tim Brannock, Helen Hughes, Jean Holbrook and Mary Donovan, and not pictured Suzy Post. (Bottom left) Junior Angie Arihood. on the board prepares to dive off the board while Jane Malone, junior, warms up for her dive. (Bottom right) Swimming in a meet, Delores Doherty, sophomore, nears the finish. RCHS 101 Lowell 72 RCHS 117 McCutcheon 55 RCHS 68 Lake Central 102 RCHS 113 Central Catholic 58 RCHS 110 Twin Lakes 60 RCHS 130 Seeger 34 RCHS 114 Benton Central 58 RCHS 123 North Judson 49 RCHS 132 Attica 38 RCHS 98 Portage 69 RCHS 66 West Lafayette 106 RCHS 111 Crown Point 61 Laporte Invitational 5th out of 8 teams Sectional 4th out of 13 teams 57 Boys ' swim team ends with a 6-12 record (Above) Pulling close to an opponent, Eric Rayburn in the first lane swims in one of the events. (Upper right) The 1980-81 swim team consisted of (Row 1) Randy Grow, Coach Tim Brannock, Eric Rayburn (Row 2) Kyle Kiger Jerry Verbrugge, Craig Jackson, Frank Worden (Row 3) Tom Kenny, Jerry Hughes, Joe Verbrugge Roger Mathew and Rusty DeMoss. (Lower right) Laps were a necessity at practices. Here Roger Mathew, senior, swims to work out. 58 The boys swimming team did very well against area conpetition as can be seen by the strong conference victory. They also swam against most of the best competition in the state which shows in their record of 6 and 12. This team had a blend of seniors with a lot of first year swimmers and as a team, improved greatly as the season progressed, according to Coach Tim Brannock. They did well in the sectional with senior Tom Kenny advancing to the state meet. With many seniors graduating, many more new swimmers will be needed to carry on the winning tradition of this team. (Upper left) Randy Grow freshman, does the back stroke to the finish line. (Lower left) At the start of the race Randy Grow, an opponent, and Jerry Verbrugge get in their set position. RCHS 85 Griffith 86 RCHS 51 Highland 121 RCHS 75 Twin Lakes 98 RCHS 95 North Newton 77 RCHS 49 Chesterton 123 RCHS 93 North Judson 78 RCHS 59 Lake Central 113 RCHS 76 Lowell 96 RCHS 58 West Lafayette 114 RCHS 62 Crown Point 107 RCHS 66 Valparaiso 106 RCHS 85 Delphi 93 RCHS 111 Knox 61 RCHS 70 Portage 101 RCHS 97 North Newton 67 RCHS 103 Benton Central 64 RCHS 82 Harrison 69 RCHS 66 McCuthceon 105 Western Invitational 5th out of 8 teams. NWHC Invitational 1st out of 6 teams. 59 Bombers finish season with winning record The Bombers finished their season with a 12-10 record. They had a 3-5 record before Christmas break. After Christmas break they won four games in a row before being beaten by a Northwest Hoosier Conference foe, North Newton. The team was third in the conference behind Kankakee Valley and Lake Station. In the Kankakee Valley Turkey Tourney, the Bombers placed second by defeating South Newton and losing to the host team, Kankakee Valley. In sectional, the Bombers won over North Newton in the first round, and lost to KV in the semi- final round. (Above) Pat Steinke, senior, is looking for someone open during varsity action. (Upper right) The varsity basketball team consisted of from I to r: (Row 1) managers Don Skinner, David Gastineau, James Miller (Row 2) Bill Jennings, Todd Waggoner, Coach Kent LeBeau, Steve Egan, Tim Nagel, Larry Eldridge, (Row 3) Rich Holt, Joe Grant, Glenn DeWees, Pat Steinke and Dene Mattocks. (Lower right) Coach Kent LeBeau talks to player during a time-out. 60 RCHS 54 Pioneer 57 RCHS 64 Tri-County 66 RCHS 69 Hebron 68 RCHS 61 South Newton 63 RCHS 73 Frontier 50 RCHS 52 Central Catholic 65 RCHS 89 Knox 71 RCHS 52 Hanover Central 71 RCHS 65 North Judson 62 RCHS 90 North White 65 RCHS 63 North Newton 68 RCHS 56 Kankakee Valley 66 RCHS 54 Harrison 68 RCHS 62 West Central 46 RCHS 48 Lake Station 57 RCHS 77 Twin Lakes 43 RCHS 52 Winamac 49 (Upper left) Tim Nagel, junior, shoots a free throw, as Glenn DeWees, senior in the background watches. (Lower) Steve Egan, senior tips the ball to one of his teammates against Knox. (Upper right) Todd Waggoner Tim Nagel and Bill Jennings all juniors, wait for a rebound. (Lower right) Todd Waggoner, junior, shoots the ball. bl Junior Varsity has .500 season The Junior Varsity basketball team finished their season with a 10-10 record. They competed in the Kankakee Valley tourney and finished second, behind Kankakee Valley. They defeated South Newton and were beaten by Kankakee Valley. The scores of the JV basketball season were: RCHS 28 Pioneer 51 RCHS 44 Tri-County 27 RCHS 44 Hebron 46 RCHS 28 South Newton 32 RCHS 37 Frontier 41 RCHS 34 South Newton 29 RCHS 28 Kankakee Valley 37 RCHS 42 Knox 25 RCHS 57 Hanover Central 34 RCHS 39 North Judson 33 RCHS 40 North White 23 RCHS 29 North Newton 23 RCHS 33 Lowell 42 RCHS 24 Kankakee Valley 23 RCHS 18 Harrison 40 RCHS 37 West Central 34 RCHS 37 Lake Station 42 RCHS 32 Twin Lakes 21 RCHS 23 Winamac 44 (Top) The Junior Varsity players are (l-r) Steve Phillips, Dennis Markward Kevin Luers, Mark Gore, Dan Gastineau, Coach Hainge Chris Tonner, Bill Lewis, Doug Hoover, Mike Hayworth and Jeff Meyer. (Lower left) Larry Eldridge junior, starts off the game with a jump ball in junior varsity action, as Bill Lewis, sophomore, watches. (Lower right) Larry Eldridge, junior, and Kevin Luers, sophomore wait for the ball to come down for a rebound. 62 Frosh combines record of 12-12 The Bomber ' s Freshmen A team finished with a 6-8 record, which included tourneys at Thomas Jefferson where they finished third, and at North Newton where they lost in the first round against South Newton. The Bomber B team finished above .500 on a 6-4 record. They did not participate in the tourneys. The scores were: A Team RCHS 26 Knox 30 RCHS 42 Tri-County 43 RCHS 39 South Newton 41 RCHS 38 Thomas Jefferson 39 RCHS 46 Chesterton 36 RCHS 32 Benton Central 50 RCHS 47 Kankakee Valley 25 RCHS 40 North Newton 38 RCHS 32 West Central 25 RCHS 42 Frontier 57 RCHS 42 Ben Franklin 37 RCHS 37 North White 31 RCHS 29 South Newton 56 RCHS 39 Twin Lakes 52 B Team RCHS 32 Knox 18 RCHS 37 Tri-County 25 RCHS 41 South Newton 45 RCHS 35 Benton Central 37 RCHS 39 Kankakee Valley 17 RCHS 32 North Newton 24 RCHS 46 Frontier 31 RCHS 27 Ben Franklin 42 RCHS 13 North White 3 RCHS 26 Twin Lakes 48 (Upper left) The 1980-81 freshmen basketball team are (Row 1, l-r) Matt Stefanich, Steve Healey, Steve Walters, Dave Lindahl, Rod Pullins, Coach McKim. (Row 2, l-r) Brian Jordan, Chip Misch, Daryl Yeoman, Dave Spall, Jeff Steinke. (Row 3, l-r) Mgr. Jeff Walker, Dan Hickman, Troy Goodman, Mike Burvan, Rob Hall Mgr. Greg Britt. (Far left) Chip Misch goes up for a lay-up during action. (Left) Don Jacks shoots the ball at a home game against Kankakee Valley. 63 jOWBERj iOMBEr, 0 BER •jOMBERj Girls finish with a 4-3 conference record The girls ' basketball team ended with a 4-10 record. The record for conference was 4-3. Awards given to the girls ' team were for the most steals, most assists, and most points and leading rebounder. These awards went to Tammy Wright, Renee Crawford, Marie Vigeant consecutively. Renee Crawford and Marie Vigeant were named to the all-conference team. The scores were: RCHS 48 Winamac 12 RCHS 36 Tri-County 40 RCHS 35 Twin Lakes 59 RCHS 51 North Judson 34 RCHS 37 Lake Station 41 RCHS 38 Crown Point 46 RCHS 37 North Newton 36 RCHS 32 Lowell 42 RCHS 37 South Newton 53 RCHS 32 West Central 54 RCHS 38 Knox 50 RCHS 23 Kankakee Valley38 RCHS 52 North White 58 RCHS 59 Winamac 23 (Upper right) The 1980-81 varsity girls basketball team members are Row 1 (l-r) Jane Reichert Deanna Kohley, Sue Stath Ruth Dobson; Row 2 (l-r) Renee Crawford, Ann Tonner Marie Vigeant, Katie Egan, Stacey Crowe Linda Streitmatter, Coach Steve Brandenburg (Center left) Renee Crawford junior, goes up for a lay-up in varsity action. (Center right) Senior Sue Stath shoots a free throw as Tammy Wright, junior, watches. (Lower right) Marie Vigeant, senior, gets the ball away before the shot was blocked JV ends season with an even record. The junior varsity ended with a 7-7 record. The special awards went to Sandra Kohley for assists, Kim DeMoss for attitude and hustle and Jessica Kurykendall who received the brownie award. The closest game for the girls was against North White which they lost. The scores were: RCHS 11 Twin Lakes 40 RCHS 38 North Judson 18 RCHS 31 Lake Station 26 RCHS 14 Crown Point 48 RCHS 46 North Newton 23 RCHS 29 Lowell 41 RCHS 12 South Newton 27 RCHS 31 West Central 38 RCHS 30 Tri-County 38 RCHS 34 North White 17 RCHS 41 Winamac 23 RCHS 34 Knox 15 RCHS 52 Kankakee Valley24 RCHS 27 North White 30 (Upper right) The junior varsity team members are (from I to r) Stacy Louck, Rhonda Sheffler, Joy Vanderwielen, Mandy McElfresh, Sandra Kohley, Jeanna Vigeant, Brenda Howell, Jessica Kuyrkendall, Stephanie Kelly, Carolyn Howell, Kim DeMoss, Tammy Lashbrook and Coach Deb LaCrosse. Mandy McElfresh, sophomore shoots a basket against Winamac which they won with a score of 41 to 23. 65 Wrestlers end with 2-7 record (Top) The 1980-81 wrestling team finished victoriously. Those on the team were (Row 1) Greg Sutton, manager; Kevin Junk, Bruce Pettet, Ray Blacklidge, Craig Healey, Frank Zickmund, Jeff Watt, Chris Meeks, Kevin Hamer, (Row 2) Charles Lawson, Matt Beehler, David Skinner, Jim Phillips, Klayton Kohley, Scott Lucero, Jim Kadow, Joe Chesak, (Row 3) Asst. Coach Mr. Richard Wheeler, James Chavez, Mark Sleeman, Terry Boesch, Bob DeMoss, Tom Branson, and Coach Joe Burvan. (Above) Jeff Watt struggles to become free and pin the opponent. (Right) The wrestlers get on each others shoulders and exercise under the excess weight to keep agile and nimble. 66 (Left) The mat maids are known for their cheering-on of the boys. Their extra attention and the keeping of the statistics. Pam Miller and Sherry Olson are two of this year ' s mat maids. (Below) Sophomore Bruce Pettet attempts to untangle himself at one of the meets. (Below left) Nathan Nuss looks with anticipation as a referee starts his match. Varsity Scores RCHS 15 Twin Lakes 55 RCHS 63 South Newton 9 RCHS 28 Central Catholic 39 RCHS 18 Winamac 46 RCHS 14 Kankakee Valley 56 RCHS 23 North Newton 48 RCHS 27 Pioneer 41 RCHS 9 Knox 61 RCHS 45 North Judson 30 Junior Varsity Scores RCHS 24 Twin Lakes 21 RCHS 30 South Newton 6 RCHS 36 North White 34 RCHS 29 Pioneer 18 RCHS 0 Knox 26 Awards Most Valuable Most Take Downs Most R E Most Pins Most Improved Captain Scott Lucero Scott Lucero Tom Branson Bob DeMoss Tom Branson Klayton Kohley 67 Golf team first in conference The varsity team finished with a 15-6 record and the junior varsity finished with 12-1. The varsity was also in the South Newton Invitational where they received first. They got fourth in the Rensselaer Invitational, first in the conference and sixth in sectional. The Bomber golfers are led by senior Rich Holt and Junior Cary DeWees. Rich Holt was the most valuable golfer while Bill Lewis got the most improved award. The RCHS golf team was coached by Mr. Rich Stefanich. VARSITY GOLF RCHS 176 South 180 Newton RCHS 189 West Central236 RCHS 176 Andrean 189 RCHS 192 Lowell 194 RCHS 171 Lake Central 167 RCHS 174 McCutcheon 178 RCHS 179 Winamac 171 RCHS 357 Lake Central 357 RCHS 338 Twin Lakes 378 RCHS Central 359 Catholic RCHS 193 Griffith 189 (Upper left) Joe Verbrugge senior, looks down the course as he gets ready to swing. (Upper right) Junior Cary DeWees was caught in a sand trap which his ball got into during varsity action. (Right) Rich Holt, senior, putts the ball on the green at Curtis Creek. 68 JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF RCHS 183 South Newton 219 RCHS 187 West Central289 RCHS 196 Andrean 191 RCHS 190 Lowell 237 RCHS 189 McCutcheon 210 RCHS 181 Winamac 210 RCHS 372 W.Lafayette392 RCHS 186 Crown Point 202 Watseka Watseka 220 RCHS 176 Frontier 266 RCHS 178 Tri-County 297 RCHS 200 Crown Point 211 RCHS 198 Kankakee Valley 242 RCHS 180 Kankakee 203 Valley (Left) Brett Baker junior, has a long way to go before putting the ball in the hole. (Below) The 1980-81 golf team consists of (Row 1) Jim Steiner Carolyn Howell, Phil Salyers, Chris Tonner, Kevin Luers, Scott Lucero, Matt Stefanich, Daryl , Yeoman (Row 2) Coach Rich Stefanich, Cary DeWees, Rich Holt, Joe Verbrugge, Bill Lewis, Brett Baker and Mike Burvan. 69 Bomber baseball team has even year (Upper right) Freshman Dave Lindahl cuts the corner of the base (Right) Dene Mattocks, sophomore, stands ready to bat at home plate. (Below) The 1981 varsity Baseball team members are Row 1 (l-r) Batgirls Tina Cotner. Allison Riley, Linda Phillips, Suzy Post, Lisa Isley, Jill Reinhold, Leila Michael, Andrea Mehall, Sue Stath, Kim Dunlap Brenda Howell Row 2 (l-r) Mgr. Bernie Lane, Jeff Meyer Jon Pullins, Kenton Gray Dave Lindahl Brad Alson Glenn DeWees, Scott Hannon, Mgr. Ryon Shaw Dan Hickman, Row 3 (l-r) Coach George Ushella, Jay Courtney, Mark Gore Doug Hoover, Dene Mattocks, Todd Waggoner, Greg Kaufman, Tom Kenny, Roger Matthews Mike Hayworth, Coach Craig Grow Coach Kent LeBeau. The baseball team defeated some of the state rated teams during the season. The teams that they beat were Crown Point and Merrillville. Merrillville was rated fourth when the Bombers beat them. The scores were: RCHS 14 West Central 9 RCHS 7 Knox 8 RCHS 1 Knox 9 RCHS 10 Tri-County 0 RCHS 13 Crown Point 6 RCHS 4 North Judson 5 RCHS 1 North Judson 9 RCHS 9 North Newton 0 RCHS 9 North Newton 6 RCHS 6 Tri-County 9 RCHS 5 Winamac 10 RCHS 1 Winamac 8 RCHS 7 Frontier 1 RCHS 8 Kankakee Valley 1 RCHS 5 Kankakee Valley 6 RCHS 4 Harrison 9 RCHS 3 McCutchen 2 RCHS 3 North White 0 RCHS 1 Lake Station 4 RCHS 4 Lake Station 0 RCHS 3 Benton Central 13 RCHS 4 Merrillville 0 RCHS 2 South Newton 7 70 (Above) Junior Mark Gore reached second base safely as he watches for the signal. Junior varsity scores: RCHS 12 Benton Central 22 RCHS 6 West Central 5 RCHS 2 Kankakee Valley 0 RCHS 7 Twin Lakes 12 RCHS 9 McCutchen 8 RCHS 9 Harrison 6 RCHS 4 Delphi 8 RCHS 0 Sheridan 3 RCHS 7 Central Catholic 22 RCHS 7 North Newton 0 (Upper left) The junior varsity team consists of Row 1 (l-r) Chris Meeks, Dan Womelsdorff, Tony Bell Paul Fishburn Gary Hoaks, Steve Healey. Row 2 (l-r) Bill Pattengale Pete Kenny, Charles Lawson, Kyle Kiger Rod Pullins, Larry Brinley, Row 3 (l-r) Coach George Ushella Rob Hall, Jeff Walker, Kirk Mattocks, Dan Gastineau, John Ahler, Chris Schulenburg Coach Kent LeBeau. 71 Coach pleased with team effort and wins The track team had a winning season. Coach Nancy Messman says, This is the strongest team I ' ve had, and it also has the most depth I ' ve ever had. The younger kids look up to the success of the upper classmen, and it makes them work harder. As a result the freshmen are really improving. Freshman Jessica Kuyrkendall, Kelly Merriman, Stephanie Kelly, Tammy Lashbrook and Rhonda Sheffler are really coming through for us. Senior Deby Brandenburg does a fantastic job in everything and anything that she runs. Assistant Coach Joanna Billiard agreed with Coach Messman. She says, We have a lot of individual and team talent. We can look for good improvement next year in our field events, and I would rate us as superb in running events. We can look toward a great future with the group of underclassmen we have. (Clockwise) Sprinting from the starting line, Deby Brandenburg successfully leads a North White opponent. Senior Laura Hopkins pauses a moment before throwing the shotput. In one of the distance races. Senior Janet Lamie stays in the lead followed by Stephanie Kelly and Kim Harper, Patty Garrity, sophomore, prepares to throw the discus for one of the home meets. 72 (Top) The 1980-81 girls track team consisted of (Row 1) Rhonda Sheffler, Jessica Kuyrkendall. Laurel Posey, Christine Lennon, Lori List, Jenny Worden, Tammy Lashbrook, Carla Holbrook, Stephanie Kelly (Rowi2) Managers Tammy Wright and Kim Louck, Janet Lamie Kathy Garrity, Kim Harper, Patty Garrity, Assistant Coach Joanna Billiard, Coach Nancy liJlessman, Laura Hopkins (Row 3) Deby Brandenburg, Renee Crawford, Sue Gehring, Jean Holbrook, Jane Reichart, Helen Hughes, Jeanne Vigeant, Tammy Teach. The scores of the meets are RCHS 63 West Central 42 RCHS 94 Hebr on 11 RCHS 29 V 2 Twin Lakes 78 Vi Benton Central 26 RCHS 58 North White 47 RCHS 61 Kankakee Valley44 RCHS 37 Logansport 87 Twin Lakes 120 Benton Central 70 West Central 34 Harrison 29 Pioneer 23 RCHS 65 South Newton 40 RCHS 54 Benton Central 51 RCHS 75 Tri-County 29 2nd in Conference 2nd in RMD (Bottom) Sophomore Jane Reichart strides over the high jump for a successful jump. 73 Track team goes undefeated (Right) Mark Sleeman senior is getting ready to throw the discus during practice (Upper right) Senior Joe Cebulski hands the baton to sophomore Dave Skinner at the Rensselaer Relays. (Below) The 1981 boys track team consists of, Row 1 (l-r) Coach Tom Ryan Chris Mingear, Matt Beehler Steve Mingear, Dennis Markward, Joe Grant, Mike Williamson, Joe Cebulski, Mark Skinner, Kerry Brown, Armando Lopez, Coach Gene Edmonds. Row 2 (l-r) Mgr. Dave Gastineau, Mgr. James Miller, Dave Skinner Dave Jacks, Don Jacks, Mark Sleeman, Steve Phillips, Joe Chesak, Jeff Steinke Jim Kadow Greg Britt. Row 3 (I- r) Coach Terry Butler Tom Branson, Chip Misch Tim Moore, Larry Harmon, Kevin Long, Jim Pucka, Pat Williamson, Scott Potts. Row 4 (l-r) Chris Kelly, James Pigford James Chavez, Curtis Howell Troy Goodman Steve Lilly, Coach Brad DeWees. The track team had a great season as they finished the season at 11-0. They also won the Hoopeston Relays and the RMD. The team got second in the Rensselaer Relays and the conference. In sectional, the team took seventh place behind Kankakee Valley. Mark Sleeman and Pat Williamson advanced to regional and Sleeman advanced to state. Head coach Gene Edmonds was pleased with team efforts. 74 The scores were: RCHS 88 Benton Central 39 RCHS 77 1 2 Winamac 5 5 VS RCHS 87 Kankakee Valley57 VS West Central 14 VS RCHS 123 Twin lakes 54 North White 40 South Newton 5 RCHS 96 Tri-County 32 RCHS 72 North Newton 55 RCHS 78 North Judson 49 RCHS 83 Harison 44 First in Hoopeston Relays Second in Rensselaer Relays Second in the Conference First in the RMD Seventh in Sectional (Upper left) Junior Chris Kelly runs in distance medic ' relay at Rensselaer Relays. (Left) Joe Cebulski, Senior runs in one of the events at the Rensselaer Relays. (Above) Junior Matt Beehler takes a lead on the other runners in his race. 75 Cheerleaders induce spirit at sporting events (Top left) Keeping spirits high at the bonfire, cheerleaders do chants to enthuse students. (Top right) This year ' s Varsity squad consisted of (in splits) Jeanne Vigeant, from I to r: Sandra Kohley, Renee Crawford, Ann Tonner, Janet Lamie, Suzy Post. (Above) Caught in mid-air, Janet Lamie jumps with excitement at one of the basketball games. (Above) Demonstrating their agility, Junior Varsity cheerleaders are, from I to r, Linda Streitmatter, Sue Gehring, Jane Malone (on shoulders) Mary Brusnahan, and Mandy McElfresh. 76 The 1980-81 cheerleading squad led the student body and faculty with spirit. The cheerleaders sponsored a chili dinner during the football season and have kept spirit through the halls. The squad was sponsored by Miss Louanne Watson. (Top left) Forming a pyramid, Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders are (in splits) Sue Gehring, (standing) Jeanne Vigeant, Jane Malone, Ann Tonner, Linda Streitmatter, Janet Lamie (on shoulders) Suzy Post, Mary Brusnahan, Sandra Kohley, Mandy McElfresh and Renee Crawford. (Below) Freshman cheerleaders this year were (kneeling) Leila Michael, (Squatting) Lisa Sysock, Tina Cotner, (standing) Marla Houston, (On backs) Kelly Merriman and Linda Phillips. 77 Senior Athletes devote their time 78 and effort to many different sports 1 Jerry Hughes 2 Lori Teach 3 Joe Verbrugge 4 Mark Sleeman 5 Kfayton Kohley 6 Greg Kaufman 7 Brad Alson 8 Glenn DeWees 9 Joe Cebulski 10 Rich Holt 1 1 Pat Steinke 12 Sue Stath 13 Scott Potts 14 Brent Gutwein 15 Nick Korniak 16 Steve Egan 17 Tom Kenny 18 Deby Brandenburg 19 Deanna Kohley 20 Kim Louck 21 Laura Hopkins 22 Rusty DeMoss 23 Kerry Brown 24 Roger Mathew 25 Ann Tonner 26 Mike Wright 27 Greg Sutton 28 Larry Harmon 29 James Chavez 30 Janet Lamie 31 John Rodibaugh 32 Kenton Gray 33 Bob DeMoss 79 A-V helps with plays, convocations The Audio Visual club instructs its members on equipment operation, maintenance and check out procedures at one time. The club held a Christmas party in the A.V. room before vacation and also held a year-end supper party. The club also hands out certificates on awards day. Mrs. Mary Lou Baumann was the sponsor of the 1980-81 Audio Visual Club. (Top) I to r, Dennis Tucker, Leslie Mehall, Eric Sheffler, Chris Schulenberg John Miller were A-V assistants. (Left) Brenda Harsha and Dennis Tucker help with the lighting and sound during a play. 81 RENSSELAERIEN keeps school up to date The purpose of the RENSSELAERIEN is to provide the student body with a monthly newspaper which informs students of school activities. It also introduces students on the staff to careers in the journalistic field. The club has a J-day (journalism day) at Ball State University in April. Towards the end of the year, Quill and Scroll initiates new members and other awards are given to outstanding journalists. The RENSSELAERIEN was sponsored by Ms Tyna Landgrebe. (Right) Editor Pam Arrasmith and feature editor Wanda Mullins work on laying out pages for an issue of the paper. (Below) I to r (Row 1) Tod DeWees; Connie Arrasmith, assistant editor; Pam Arrasmith, editor; Wanda Mullins, feature editor; Dave Schultz, (Row 2) Debbie Wood, Sandy Gilbert, Liz Groppe, Steve Brunton, David Gastineau, Teresa Vaughn, Phyllis Zickmund. 82 Office Education Association very successful The Office Education Association (O.E.A.) is a national voluntary association for students enrolled in vocational business and occupations education. This organization is designed to develop leadership abilities, interest in the free enterprise system, and competency in office occupations. The O.E.A. members went to a District I meeting in December, sold decorative tins and popcorn in February, sold Halloween insurance in October, held a Special Olympics Rock-a-Thon in March, and an Awards Banquet in April. They also went to a District Leadership Conference in February, a State Leadership Conference in March, and a Training and Officer Development Workshop in October. There is an award given to the two members who have the most points, earned by going to meetings and helping with various projects, and a recognition of seniors in the club. O.E.A. was sponsored this year by Miss Jennifer Rich. (Upper left) I to r: Angie Myers, treasurer; Barb Meyer, secretary; Pam Arrasmith, reporter; Carrie Smith, president; Wanda Mullins, vice-president were the 1980-81 officers. (Lower left) I to r: Sandy Gilbert, Barb Meyer, Linda Scripter, Carrie Smith, Carol Shide, Pam Arrasmith, (Row 2) Jane Seheurich, Lorie Geesa, Dana Martin, Julie Rayburn, Vickie Lanoue, Wanda Mullins, Suzanne Odle, (Row 3) Rhonda Wooley, Iva Hammond, Angie Myers, Pam Woodward, Barb Miller, Carol Hollerman, Estie Salyer. (Row 4) Lynnette Mitchell, Wannetta Linback, Karen Gastineau, Julie Smith, Denise Potts 83 Speech Club puts confidence in contestants The Speech Club was formed to help members understand what public speaking is and to practice it. The club went to a National Forensic League speech meet and four members went to sectional and regional competitions. They received sectional championships at the contest. The Speech Club participated in a Rotary speech contest and a Daughter ' s of the American Revolution contest. (Above) I to r: John Ahler, treasurer; Larry Brinley, vice-president; Steve Brunton, president; Jeff Meyer, secretary were the 1980- ' 81 officers. (Below) I to r: (Row 1) Marla Houston, Jeff Meyer, Samantha Grant, (Row 2) John Miller, Wanda Manns, Stacy Louck, Larry Brinley, Bill Lattimore, (Row 3) John Ahler, Steve Brunton 84 Drama club studies high school theatre The purpose of the Drama Club is to examine different aspects of high school drama production, and drama theatre production in general. This year the drama club sold red and black cowboy hats to help promote school spirit. They also helped in the production of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON, the fall play at RCHS. In the production of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON the Drama Club designed and made publicity posters for the play and directed all pre-show publication and advance sale tickets. On stage, the club helped in set construction and scene changes during the show itself. Mr. Chris Plaia is the new sponsor of the Drama Club. (Above) I to r: (Row 1) Margaret Burris, Jackie Tiede, Linda Scripter, Katrina Brown, Kyle Kiger, (Row 2) Sue Ames, Kim Louck, Phil Salyers, Ginny Williams, Marla Houston, (Row 3) Dolores Doherty, Jenifer Jenkins, Stacy Louck, Jennifer Groppe, Linda DeMoss, Rhonda Williams, (Row 4) Mr. Plaia. L to r: Margaret Burris, secretary; Kyle Kiger, public relations; Katrina Brown, vice-president; Linda Scripter, president; Julie Barkly, treasurer; Jackie Tiede, public relations were the 1980-81 officers of the Drama club. 85 Bomber Alert Corps escorts visitors The Bomber Alert Corps is to render their services as ushers and guides for school visitations and extra-curricular activities and to make themselves available for any services deemed necessary by the faculty or administration, such as tutoring. The activities that the club helps with are as follows: ushers for the school plays and musicals, guides or escorts for visitors or new students. They also select members on a weekly basis to construct posters for all extra- curricular activities. The club sponsors a spring outing, such as a trip to an amusement park or out to dinner, but this is for members only. Members in this club must maintain a specific grade point average, be active in extra- curricular activities and exhibit leadership qualities to be selected. The Bomber Alert Corps was sponsored by Mr. Kent LeBeau. (Below right) I to r: Janet Lamie, president; Lynne Muday, secretary; Katie Egan, treasurer; Ann Tonner, vice-president. (Above right) I to r: Scott Potts, Tom Kenny, Ann Tonner, Barb Meyer, Lynda Worden, Jill Reinhold, Janet Jordan, Margaret Misch, Laura Hopkins, Mike Wright, (Row 2) Janet Jordan, Stacy Crowe, Katie Egan, Barb Haworth, Angie Arihood, Lynne Muday, Becky Downard, Brenda Mitchell, Stacey, Bailey, Sue Hoover, Jerry Hughes 86 Health careers promotes medical interest The purpose of the health careers club is to promote a better understanding of the health field and to help those who are considering health-related careers. They also try to interest others in the field of medicine. The activities this year included making a float for homecoming, taking Christmas cards to the care center patients and taking a field trip for a health career workshop. The sponsor was Mrs. Beehler. (Above) Officers of the health careers club were Stacey Baily, secretary treasurer: Jill Reinh old, president; Janet Jordan, vice-president. (Above) The 1980-81 club members were, l-r, (Row 1) Janet Jordan, Jill Reinhold, Stacey Bailey (Row 2) Pam Rayburn Abby Simmons, Karen Stone, Julie Smith, Beth Prohosky, Sue Hoover (Row 3) Karen Putts, Patrice Morris, Theresa Morris, Teresa Simonin, Kim Smith, Angie Whitaker, Lisa Prescott, Dyane Wagner and Janice Smith. 87 FFA furthers agricultural knowledge FFA is a national organization of students who are enrolled in vocational agriculture. This provides student training in leadership. FFA, which stands for Future Farmers of America, went to district leadership contest and judging contest where they did very good in all meets. During the course of the year some of the members went to a national livestock judging contest in Louisville, KY, and a national soils juding contest in Oklahoma City, OK. FFA is sponsored by Mr. Byron Callahan. (Top) The officers who portray leadership are (Row 1) Ray Griffin, sentinal; Nick Steinke vice president: Rick Nagel, president: Jeff Nagel, secretary: Craig Brandenburg, reporter (Row 2) John Blackburn, treasurer. (Center) Members of the FFA are shown here. (Bottom row) Pat Williamson, Jerry Minter, Tod DeWees, Ryon Shaw, Frank Zickmund, Robert Graves, Tim Alberts, Craig Brandenburg, Rick Nagel, Jeff Nagel Ray Griffin (Center row) Brad Haskins, Rodney Simmons, Nick Steinke, Brent Gutwein, Nick Korniak, Jeff Steinke, Greg Britt, Mark Castaldo, Brian Herre, Robin Hayes (Top row) Troy Goodman, Ed Lane Craig Healey Marty Cramer John Blackburn, Don Jacks, Rob Hall, Rodney Pullins, John Rodibaugh. (Bottom) The club put this float together for the Ag-day parade that was held in April. 88 Nagel John Rodibaugh and Mr. Byron (Above) The official FFA flag identifies Callahan, school chapters. (Top right) Rick Nagel and Craig Brandenburg, sophomores, put a final touch on their float they entered in the AG-day parade. (Above) Analyzing a soil profile are Craig Brandenburg and Nick Steinke. 89 Sigma Digamma promotes foreign languages Spanish, French and Latin languages and cultures are promoted in the Sigma Digamma club. To do this, they sponsor a Mardi Gras and tour the foreign language departments of IU Northwest and Valparaiso University. They also sponsored a movie convocation, THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN, and various holiday festivals. Sigma Digamma holds a Top 20 awards dinner for the 20 most active members and gives a foreign language award to the senior with four or more years of foreign language with straight A ' s or better. Above, I to r (Row 1) Mrs. Phyllis Cappuccilli, sponsor; Becky Brusnahan, Nancy Barnett, Annie Bucholtz, Mark Gore, Bret Baker, (Row 2) Elizabeth Groppe, Margaret Misch, Kim Louck, Jim Powell Ron Nagel Kenton Gray, Jerry Hughes, (Row 3) Andrea Mehall, Deanna Kohley, Ann Tonner, Mike Wright, Larry Brinley, Lynda Worden, Julie Teach, (Row 4) Stacy Bailey, Sue Hoover, Kathy Moriarty, Allison Riley, Mary Donovan, Barb Hayworth, Janice Smith, (Row 5) Katie Egan, Stacy Crowe, Dyane Wagner, Lisa Prescott, Angie Arihood Mary Brusnahan, Carla Gonzalas, (Row 6) Jane Reichert, Jen Jennings, Beth Zacher, Sandra Kohley, Patti Garrity Jeanne Vigeant, Brenda Mitchell This year ' s Sigma Digamma officers were (seated) Bret Baker, vice-president; Katie Egan, historian; (standing) Mark Gore treasurer; Mike Wright, president; Ann Tonner, secretary 90 Mystical Knights help Rensselaer community The Mystical Knights is a community service club which provides help, money or labor to the Rensselaer area, school corporation, or wherever needed. The activities include the following things: Christmas baskets to poor families, which is done around the end of December; pop and popcorn sales at the home freshman and girls ' basketball games and wrestling sectional; pencil sales in the school, for which there have been pencil machines placed through- out the building. Mr. Cameron Douglas is the sponsor of Mystical Knights. If _j kMfp r riii m « f f (Above) L to r: Kirk Mattocks, secretary; Danny Moore, treasurer; and Matt Beehler, Vice-president. Not pictured, Brooks Beehler, President. These are the 1981 Mystical Knight officers. (Below) The Mystical Knights consisted of: from I to r (ow 1) Kelly Loveall, Erik Scheffler, Lyle Webb, Greg Kaufman, Brad Alson, Randy Peck (Row 2) Thom Todd, Klayton Kohley, Mike Williamson, George Eldridge, Dan Moore, Matt Beehler (Row 3) Allen Bridgeman, Steve Mingear, Jeff Watt, Dave Jacks, Jim Phillips, Mike Hayworth, Steve Smith, Rick Spriggs (Row 4) Ron Warren, Tim Schultz, Jeff Hesson, Jim McEwen, Roger Mathew, Chris Kelly, Bruce Pettet, Bill Lewis. 91 Sunshine Society produces good citizens The Sunshine Society serves the school and community and inspires girls to higher ideals. The activities that the club sponsors are as follows: club initiation, Daddy Date Night, Christmas caroling, senior picnic, Sweetheart Dance, teacher ' s breakfast, Mother ' s tea, officer installation. The girls went on trips to district and state conventions, president ' s and sponsor ' s luncheon and camp for the president and vice-president. Awards given to the club include a certificate of recognition for donating money to Riley ' s Children ' s Hospital and one for being an honor chapter in the state. Awards given in the club are to girls who have given service to school and community. The officers and executive board are recognized. The dance queen and princesses are crowned: service awards and the Sunshine girl of the year award are given. The society also gave stuffed animals to Jasper County Hospital. The sponsors of the 1980-81 Sunshine Society were Mrs. Phyllis Cappuccilli and Mrs. Jane Swartzel. (Top) I to r, Ann Tonner, president: Brenda Mitchell, historian; Barb Haworth, recording secretary; Sue Hoover, treasurer; and Dyane Wagner, corresponding secretary were the 1980- 81 officers of the Sunshine Society. The 1980-81 executive board members were (I to r) (Row 1) Shannon DeMoss, Ruth Dobson, Lisa Prescott, Angie Whitaker. (Row 2) Diane Myers, Barb Baumann, Maureen Groppe, Allison Riley. (Row 3) Lynda Worden, Mary Allen, Lori Harris. (Row 4) Theresa Fontaine and Abby Simmons. (Bottom) Daughers are shown with fathers at Daddy Date Night. 92 Ideal Ladies spend evening with SS Girls (Above) Ideal Ladies chat with their Sunshine girls at Ideal Lady Night. (Left) Angie Whitaker sets her dessert on the table while other girls arrive for the festivities. Sunshine Dance is now Sweetheart ' s Dance The 1980-81 started the tradition of being called the Sweetheart ' s Dance. ' ' It was held on March 7, 1981, from 9:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m. (Right) Wayne Williams and Mary Allen were crowned king and queen of the dance. (Right) The queen and her court are, left to right, Darlene Lewark, freshman princess: Abby Simmons, sophomore princess: Mary Allen, queen: Carol Hollerman, senior princess: and Annette Minix, junior princess. (Top) James Pigford and Lori Teach go to their table after a dance. 94 95 Pep Club brings spirit to Rensselaer The Pep Club ' s purpose is to generate spirit throughout the student body and to back each sport. The Pep Club was responsible for skits, posters, the hoop and there were pep sessions only for the Pep Club scheduled for the first time ever. The newly organized group had 91 members join. The Pep Club was sponsored by Miss Jennifer Rich. L to r: Judy Ewen, treasurer; Barb Meyer, president; Vickie Lanoue, vice-president; Kathy Ewen, secretary acted as officers. (Row 1) I to r: Suzanne Odle, Kim Rose, Sue Thompson, Barb Miller, Debby Zickmund, Holly Hollerman, Sheila Greer, Dana Martin, Lori Graves, (Row 2) Kelly Bell, Julia Hammond, Barb Meyer, Kim Flynn, Teresa Vaughn, Julie Rayburn, Kim Rule, Wannetta Linback, (Row 3) Brenda Mitchell, Carol Hollerman, (Row 4) Angie Myers, Linda Scripter, Frank Zickmund, Sue Manns, (Row 5) Laura Webb, Sue Hoover, Michelle Scheffler, (Row 6) Pam Woodward, Carolyn Howell, Annie Bucholtz, Judy Ewen, Nancy Baker, Iva Hammond, Sherri Slawson, (Row 7) Dawn Flinn, Debbie Herod, Carol Shide, Teresa Fontaine, Carol Pearman, Mary Saucedo, Cindy Ziese, Annette Lopez, (Row 8) Julie Smith, Vickie Lanoue, Lisa Isley, Ronda Sheffler, (Row 9) Estie Salyer, Marlene Branson, Kara Pfledderer, Jenifer Jenkins, (Row 10) Dennis Tucker, Leslie Mehall, Kim Holt, Lynn Norrington, (Row 11) Denise Potts, Rhonda Woolley, Linda DeMoss, (Row 12) Mary Allen, Kim Louck, Lynn Mitchell, Sandy Gastineau, Karen Maxwell, Tammy Noble, Liz Groppe, Jackie Hurtado, (Row 13) Karen Gastineau, Treina Lane, Katrina Brown, Kathy Moriarty, Nancy Barnett, Mary Sayers, Kathy Ewen, Pam Arrasmith, Cheerleaders, I to r: Marla Houston, Lisa Sysock, Kelly Merriman, Linda Phillips, Leila Michael, Tina Cotner, Linda Streitmatter, Sue Gehring, Mary Brusnahan, Bomber Boy Tod DeWees, Jane Malone, Mandy McElfresh, Jeanne Vigeant, Renee Crawford, Suzy Post, Sandra Kohley, Ann Tonner, Janet Lamie 96 Home Ec. Club aids in student participation The Home Economics Club is for a girl or boy to learn many different ways of effectively enjoying leisure time, to promote friendship, congeniality and cooperation among students, and to provide the opportunity for more students to participate in meaningful extra-curricular activity. Activities that are sponsored by the club are Home-Ec Department Improvement projects, show case displays monthly, and the teacher ' s breakfast, which was held on March 6, 1981. An award, which is given in the club, is for seniors or underclassmen who do very outstanding work. The Home Ec. Club sponsor is Mrs. Rita Atkinson. (Above) I to r: Treasurer Debbie Herod, Secretary Kathy Ewen, President Sherri Slawson and Vice-president Holly Hollerman represent the officers of Home- Ec. (Below) Members of the Home-Ec. Club are (Row 1— kneeling) Tracy Meyer, Debbie Herod, Lynda Cook, Kathy Ewen, Lori Graves, Leona Smith, (Row 2) Dawn Flinn, Treina Lane, Paula McElroy, Marlene Branson, (Row 3) Dawn Meyer, Sherri Slawson, Becki Blawson and Karin Cramer 97 Monogram honors major varsity athletes Monogram is a club for athletes who have earned at least one major varsity letter. It was originally organized to honor those students who participated in athletics on the varsity level. The club works on projects to raise funds to purchase the awards that it gives to its members. The awards that Monogram gives are honor jackets, major award letters, freshman numerals and certificates of participation. Above, (I to r. Row 1) Ruth Dobson, Renee Crawford, Sue Gehring, Mike Hayworth, Brad Alson, Glenn DeWees, Pat Steinke, Rich Holt, Greg Kaufman, Joe Verbrugge, Mark Sleeman, (Row 2) Kim Wood, Linda Streitmatter, Dennis Markward, Bill Jennings, Tom Kenny, Todd Waggoner Klayton Kohley, Steve Mingear, John Rodibaugh, Roger Mathew, (Row 3) Kim Louck, Deanna Kohley, Ann Tonner, Jan Lamie, Mike Wright, Bret Baker, Jerry Hughes, Joe Chesak, James Chavez, Joe Grant, (Row 4) Sue Stath, Katie Egan, Stacy Crowe, Angie Arihood, Mary Donovan, Sue Thompson, Dan Womelsdorff, Scott Lucero, Tom Branson, Jerry Verbrugge, Chris Kelly, (Row 5) Jeanne Vigeant, Suzy Post, Jen Jennings, Sandra Kohley, Patti Garrity, Jane Reichart, Greg Sutton, Dan Gastineau, Jim Pigford, Armando Lopez, Mark Skinner, (Row 6) Lori Teach, Laura Hopkins, Peter Kenny, Dene Mattocks, Kevin Luers, Bob DeMoss, Mike Williamson. The officers of the 1980-81 Monogram club were (I to r) Sue Thompson, secretary; Dennis Markward, treasurer: Tom Kenny, president; and Bill Jennings, vice-president. Mr. David Day and Mr. Joe Burvan were the sponsors of the club. 98 Chess pushes competitiveness Competition among students is stressed in Chess. It is to provide a recreational opportunity for students. For talented chess players, it is an opportunity to compete with other schools although this year they did not compete. The Chess Club members are ranked according to their ability to provide a way to schedule club matches. Mr. John Baumann sponsored the 1980-81 Chess Club. (Above) Club President Chris Schulenberg and secretary-treasurer Mark Peterson play against the clock. (Right) I to r (Row 1) Tom Steinke, James Chavez, Bill Pettet, Jeff Fleming, (Row 2) Brad Warner, Dennis Hershman, Steve Lilly, Gary Tow, Chris Schulenberg, Larry Brinley, Joe Chesak (Row 3) Jim Coley, Mark Peterson, John Ahler, Frank Worden. (Below) Playing chess during club time are Bill Pettet and Dennis Hershman. 99 Discussions held in FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a program designed exclusively for athletes. They meet to talk about their concerns, doubts, fears, feelings and faith. The club went on a hayride in the fall and went skiing in January. Mr. Craig Grow was this year ' s sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The officers of FCA for the 1980-81 school year were (clockwise) Scott Lucero, president; Stacy Crowe, treasurer; Vickie Lanoue, secretary; and Jeff Meyer, vice-president. Right, (I to r) (seated) Vickie Lanoue, Annette Lopez, Mary Brusnahan, Jeanne Vigeant Marie Vigeant, Stacy Crowe, Katie Egan, Jean Holbrook, (Row 1) Charles Lawson, Dan Womelsdorff, Chris Kelly, Scott Potts, Greg Sutton, Kevin Luers, Chip Misch, Scott Lucero, Chris Mingear, Larry Harmon, Jeff Meyer, Matt Stefanich, (Row 2) Mike Burvan, Kyle Kiger, Daryl Yeoman, Randy Grow, Jerry Verbrugge, Jeff Walker, John Rodibaugh, Chris Tonner, Bob DeMoss, Bob Carter, Mark Gore, Dave Spall, Joe Verbrugge. Student Exec. suggest aids The purpose of the Student Executive Board is to serve as an advisory committee to open the communications between the student body and the administration. Selection of the school crest and school flag, evaluation of the school lunch program, perfect attendance policy, activity day schedule were discussed with general complaints regarding water pressure, etc. The advisor of this year ' s Student Executive Board was Mr. Robert D. Crowe. Above (I to r) (Row 1) Steve Brunton, Brenda Mitchell, Abby Simmons, Pam Arrasmith, Annie Bucholtz, Carrie Smith, Barb Meyer, Jeff Walker, Scott Lucero, Jessica Kuyrkendall, (Row 2) Tom Kenny, Bill Jennings, Joe Chesak, Bret Baker, Mike Wright, Kim Louck, Ann Tonner, Jill Reinhold, Janet Lamie, Chris Schulenberg. 100 Student Council sponsors school activities Top. (I to r) (Row 1) Kyle Kiger, Judy Ewen, Margaret Misch, Don Jacks, Bret Baker, Linda Streitmatter, (Row 2) Annie Bucholtz, Judy Nesbitt, Stacy Louck Abby Simmons, Mary Brusnahan, Kim Louck, Jennifer Groppe, (Row 3) Joe Chesak, Steve Healey, Angie Arihood, (Row 4) Steve Egan, Jerry Verbrugge, Bill Jennings, Jeff Walker, Joe Verbrugge, Mike Wright, Marie Vigeant, Ann Tonner The 1980-81 Student Council officers were (I to r) Kim Louck, president; Ann Tonner, treasurer; Mike Wright The Student Council was formed to create standards of good citizenship, to promote school spirit and student support, to promote a spirit of co-operation between students and faculty and to legislate concerning student affairs. The Student Council sponsored many activities this year. They sponsored convocations, put up the Christmas decorations, organized the homecoming week activities and the parade and the sectional week activities. They also sponsored the underclass awards, a dance, the Student Council suggestion box, superstars day and the day off, the school talent show, the flag and crest contests and they supported the pop machines and the penthouse. Mr. John Micheal was the 1980-81 Student Council advisor. 101 National Honor Society inducts members On Thursday, April 16, 1981, twenty-six candidates were initiated into the National Honor Society. The meeting was presided by President Mike Wright. Mr. Donald Brinley spoke at the presentation on the characteristics of National Honor Society. Before the presentation was given, a carry-in salad and dessert meal was eaten. The NHS has sponsored a sock hop this year and had an induction of new members. All except one member were present to receive this honor. The 1980-81 National Honor Society officers were from I to r: Ann Tonner, treasurer; Jill Reinhold, secretary; Liz Groppe vice-president; Mike Wright, president. Those seniors who were honored in National Honor Society last year or the year before are (seated) Lori Teach, Annie Bucholtz, Jill Reinhold Margaret Misch, Liz Groppe (standing) Mary Myers, Lynda Worden, Tom Kenny, Steve Egan, Mike Wright and Ann Tonner. Not pictured is Shannon Shanley. Prior members are shown here. These members were inducted before this year 102 (Top) New seniors who were initiated this year are Barb Meyer, Andrea Mehall, Judy Ewen, Ron Nagel, Linda Chesak, Deby Brandenburg and Kim Louck. (Center) Sophomores who were inducted during their first year were (seated) Sean Egan, Peter Kenny, Scott Hannon, Larry Brinley, Jeff Nagel, Chris Schulenberg (kneeling) Mia Steinke, Tammy Teach, Sandra Kohley, Mary Brusnahan, Beth Zacher, Patty Garrity, (standing) Jeff Meyer, Patrice Morris, John Ahler, Frank Worden, Jennifer Groppe, Kathy Moriarity. Not pictured is Dennis Tucker. (Below) No new juniors were initiated. Previously inducted juniors are (seated) Bret Baker, Todd Waggoner, Bill Jennings, James Pigford (Row 2) Stacy Crowe, Becky Downard, Sue Gehring, Stacey Bailey, Mary Donovan, Dyane Wagner Angie Arihood (Row 3) Brenda Mitchell, Sue Hoover, Holly Hollerman and Janice Smith. 103 Chaos records memories of 1981 school year The purpose of the Chaos is to provide the school with a record of memories for each school year. The club attends J-day (journalism day) at Ball State University in April. Ms. Tyna Landgrebe sponsored the Chaos. (Right) I to r (Row 1) Nancy Barnett, Ryon Shaw, Ruth Dobson, John Miller, Tod DeWees, (Row 2) Dave Schultz, Tom Steinke, Marcie Saylor Annie Bucholtz, Judy Ewen, Kim Louck Barb Meyer, (Row 3) Julie Teach, Pam Arrasmith, Wanda Mullins, Connie Arrasmith, Phyllis Zickmund, Carol Hollerman, Teresa Vaughn, Jill Reinhold, Mike Wright (Right) Carol Hollerman looks for pictures for the Chaos. (Below) Photographer Tod DeWees looks at negatives. £4 I 104 Choir provides opportunity for expression The purpose of the choral department is to give the students an opportunity for expression through vocal music. The groups in the choral department include choraleers, girls ' choir, girls ' swing choir, and mixed swing choir. The groups performed many times during the school year. They had a fall pops concert, Christmas concert and also a choir festival held at Winamac. Also, they played for graduation. Many members participated in the state solo and ensemble contests. The girls swing choir and the mixed swing choirs both received superior ratings at state swing choir contest in Valparaiso in January. The awards given in choir include an all-school choral award and the Duane Jones memorial award given to an outstanding band and choir student. (Top) The choraleers group shown after a performance. (Above) The girls ' choir prepares to give a concert. 106 (Left) The girls ' swing choir are shown on stage in formation. (Center) The mixed swing choir are shown before a performance of dancing and singing. (Bottom left) The mixed swing choir, Celebrate, gives a performance on stage. 107 Band places third in marching contest The purpose of the band is to provide a musical education for all band members as well as present musical entertainment for others. Marching band plays for all parades, football games and marching contests. It runs from the beginning of band camp in the summer to the end of football season. This year the band finished in third place at District Marching Band Contest and finished eleventh at the State Marching Band Contest in first division. The activities this year included a Henny Penny chicken dinner and fruit sales as money raising projects. The proceeds from these projects went to help fund the tour the band went on to St. Louis on May 7, 8 and 9. While there the band competed in the Six Flags Across Mid-America Festival . (Top) The 1980- ' 81 marching band. (Above) Marching band members set up instruments before a performance. (Bottom right) Band members practice before a performance. 108 (Top) The marching band moves into a formation during contest. (Above) RCHS marching band competes at state contest. (Bottom Left) The band performs during half-time at a football game. Shown is senior Lori Teach doing a rifle routine. i 109 Concert Band active in fine arts department Concert band runs through the second part of the school year and plays at two concerts, Christmas and early spring. They also play during the fine arts week. This band went to concert band contest in April and also played for commencement. The jazz ensemble meets after school and has played in concerts for local civic groups. Pep band played for all of the home basketball games and pep sessions. The pit orchestra played for the school musicals ( Lil ' Abner this year). Individual band members can also participate in solo and ensemble contest. The awards given in band include the John Phillips Sousa award and the Louis Armstrong award for outstanding jazz musicians. (Top) The 1980- 81 concert band is shown after a performance. (Above) The RCHS pep band plays at a basketball game. 110 (Above) The jazz band practices before a performance. (Left) Band Director Mr. Greg Norris directs the pit orchestra during the production of Lit ' Abner. Ill Bomberettes provide entertainment The Bomberettes of 1980- 81 consisted of, above, (Row 1) Janet Jordan, Lori Teach, Julie Sheffer, Jill Reinhold Alisa Levandowski, Kelle Ogle, Sue Stath, Stacey Smith (Row 2) Kim Smith, Wanda Manns, Patty Garrity, Lisa Prescott, Angie Arihood Kim Rose, Kathy Garrity, Annette Lopez (Row 3) Patrice Morris, JoEllen Porter Barb Haworth, Stacy Crowe, Janice Smith, Teresa Morris, Tammy Teach, Karen Putts. (Right) The Bomberettes use team work in a can-can dance routine at a basketball game. 112 The Bomberettes ' purpose is to provide special entertainment at football and basketball games. These girls are considered part of the RCHS band and perform with the band during basketball and football seasons. The Bomberettes have a special program during those seasons. They chose big brothers on the teams, decorated their lockers and they sponsored a spaghetti dinner. This year they went with the band to district and state contests and to St. Louis for a tour. The award received this year was a first division rating of third at district contest. The Bomberettes were sponsored by Mrs. Joanna Brannock. The Bomberette captains of 1980- ' 81 were (Top left) Jill Reinhold, Julie Sheffer, Alisa Levandowski. (Bottom left) The Bomberettes perform a routine during halftime at a basketball game. 113 Lil ' Abner presented by R.C.H.S. students Lil ' Abner was this year ' s high school musical production. The story line was a mixture of hillbilly nonsense and critical humor. The citizens of Dogpatch, U.S.A., are told that they must leave their homes which have become the new testing sight for nuclear bombs. Mammy Yokum saves the day with her Yokumberry tonic. It makes musclemen out of weaklings. General Bullmose, a sly politician, hears of the tonic and sends his aids, Appassionata Van Climax and Evil Eye Fleagle, to work on Lil ' Abner and get the formula from him. The citizens of Dogpatch save Lil ' Abner and ruin the general ' s plans. Then they return to Dogpatch to live their lives of rustic simplicity. (Top) Citizens gather together on a typical day in Dogpatch. (Above) General Bullmose (played by Mike Wright) tries to get the formula for Yokemberry tonic from Lil ' Abner (played by Steve Egan). 114 115 (Right) Earthquake McGoon (played by Nick Korniak) talks to Daisy about their plan to save Lit ' Abner. (Below) Evil Eye Fleagle (played by Larry Brinley) tells General Bullmoose of his plan to wammy Lil ' Abner while Appassionata (played by Sherri Olson) looks on. 116 117 FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON presented in fall (Top) The cast for FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON included: (Bottom row) from I to r, Scott Hannon, Jill Reinhold, James Chavez, Kevin Moriarity, Maureen Groppe, Jennifer Groppe, Jeanne Vigeant, Craig Jackson, (Second row) Marla Houston, Teresa Vaughn, Carrie Broussard, Bill Lattimore, Joellyn Porter, Kim Louck, Joni Critser, Ginny Williams, Lynda Worden, Steve Brunton, Samantha Grant, Kathy Moriarty, and directors Stormy Klucka and Chris Plaia. (Above) Many hours of practice were put into the play by cast members who grabbed refreshments and study time between scenes. (Above) The two main characters were played by Craig Jackson as Charlie and Jeanne Vigeant as Alice. 118 FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON is a story about a young man named Charlie Gordon (played by Craig Jackson) who is retarded and has an operation to become smart. Charlie is tested by many doctors for his IQ level and they have different skill tests for him. One of the tests involves a mouse named Algernon. Charlie races Algernon in a maze and becomes very anxious when he can not beat Algernon. Algernon and Charlie become very close friends. The operation given to Charlie was successful and Charlie becomes a very intelligent man, but the past bothers him. At the end of the play Algernon dies and Charlie looses his genius capacity and is back to the old Charlie. (Above left) Doctors discuss the baffling case of Charlie Gorden. Scott Hannon, James Chavez, and Jill Reinhold played the doctors who studied Charlie ' s case. (Above right) Mrs. Mooney, played by Joni Critser, takes Charlie a pot of Irish stew and comforts him. (Left) James Chavez, Wayne Williams and Jill Reinhold rehearse lines during practice for the play. 119 Building trade crews construct house Each year a house is built by students in a vocational education class. Instead of sitting in a class and watching films, their homework is to build a house. Each person in class is expected to help with the construction. There are two classes that work on this project. There were about 17 students working on the house. The class was supervised by Mr. Winfield DeWees. This year they built a six room, one level home. It has three bedrooms, two full baths, a sunken living room, and a family room dining room combination which contains a fireplace with a sliding glass door leading outside. (Upper right) Steve Minger looks pleased with his work as he pokes more insulation into the blower. 120 (At left) The new home also contains a fireplace which the crew installed themselves. (Below) Matt Beehler puts some finishing touches on the plaster as David Wagner looks on. Juniors present carnival for the public (Clockwise) Dennis Markward, top, keeps an eye on the dunk tank as an unidentified person throws a ball at the target. Little children like to play the games at the Junior Class Carnival. Here Bozo Buckets are being played. Preparing for the carnival, Lynn Norrington and Mike Bohlinger wind streamers before they hang them up. Lori Graves and Diane Oliver keep an eye on the register at the carnival while people buy munchies after playing the games, above. On Friday, December 5, the junior class held the third annual Junior Class Carnival. This carnival was held in the Rensselaer Central High School and was said to be a success. This money-making project brought over one thousand dollars to the 1982 treasury. The money from the project was used for the junior-senior prom on May 2. Many games and other forms of entertainment were present. Both the Bomberettes and the Celebrate , mixed choir, performed. 123 Students participate in sectional activities Sectional week was February 24 to 28. The Bomber basketball team beat N. Newton on Tuesday night but lost to Kankakee Valley Friday night. There were different dress-up days to promote spirit during the week. This included western day, toga day and hairdo day. (Top right) Kim Louck and Beth Rafferty, seniors, show school spirit by dressing up on movie star day. (Bottom right) Becky Brusnahan, senior, models her wild hairdo and toga during sectional week. (Below) Jeanne Vigeant, sophomore, leads a cheer at the sectional pep session. 124 (Top left) Kevin Fleming, junior, and Ray Blacklidge, sophomore dressed up for the western day, (Top right) Tracy Schultz, sophomore, dressed up as her favorite movie star. (Bottom left) Jane Malone, junior, wore proper dress and hairdo for toga day. (Above) Frank Worden and Jennifer Groppe both sophomores, took part in a skit for competition between classes during the pep session. 125 Ranging activities shown in convocations This year the student council organized many interesting convocations for the student body. They ranged from disco dancers to symphony orchestras to drug alcohol abuse lectures. The convocations started with the First National Band. ' ' They were a military band who played various types of music. Our next convocation was a pair of disco dancers who told the history of dance to music. Up w ith People came next. They were a group of students from around the world. They sang and danced and also gave a night performance. In helping with the Thanksgiving tradition, we had two guest speakers. We also had a movie for Christmas. This year ' s film was Psycho.” Our convocations continued on with a lecture on drug and alcohol abuse by Sgt. William Essex. He showed a film and slide show that seemed to really get the kid ' s attention. Next on the list was a movie, The Electric Horseman, which was sponsored by Sigma Digamma. Ron Hutching was the next person to capture the RCHS student body ' s attention with his practice of hypnosis. The year wound down with the annual spelling bee, a concert by the Butler University Orchestra and a musical concert by Freedom Jam, a touring historical rock group. (Top) One of the Disco Dancers found Sandy Warran, freshman, to share a few moments with. (Above) Juli Porter and Susan Ames learn a few new dance steps. 126 (At left) Sgt. William Essex gives a talk on the dangers of drug abuse. (Above) Jeanne Vigeant and Linda Worden seemed a little puzzled after they were first stuck to their chairs and then burnt by them. (Lower left) The other member of the Disco Dancers mingles with the juniors and seniors. (At Right) Pam Miller looks lost as Mr. Hutchings tries to give her some new instructions. (Upper left) After putting some students under, Mr. Hutching tells them to act like a washing machine. (Below) a Lafayette minister delivered the annual Thanksgiving sermon this year. 127 Former student Rick Kupke held hostage On November 4, 1979, one of our former high school graduates was taken as a hostage in Tehran, Iran. A group of Iranian militant students attacked the American Embassy. They wanted the return of the Shah, Mohammed Rexa Pahlavi. The Shah was in America receiving treatment for cancer and a gall bladder condition. Fredrick (Rick) Kupke, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Kupke, was in Iran doing business for the State Department. The day after the take over, Kupke was supposed to return home. During his time in Iran he was moved around so that no more attempts would be made to free them. An early attempt was made but failed after the helicopter defaulted and killed five persons who were attempting the feat. On January 20, 1981, 444 days after the hostages were taken, they were released. On their return home Rick was given a large parade. RCHS, along with the rest of the nation, awaited for the return of the hostages. (Above) Eleanor and Rick Kupke are shown with varied expressions. Rick, watching the American flag pass, is a former hostage from Iran. (Left) Caught coming out of the door, Rick Kupke and his mother Eleanor prepare for the upcoming press conference. 128 (Far left) As Rick Kupke approached homeward from his ordeal in Iran, he passes the school, waving to those who were there to greet him. (Left) Rick ' s grandfather is displayed at a moment of solitude. Rick ' s grandfather is shown patiently awaiting Rick and the press at a conference held at the high school. (Below) At a celebration upon his return, we see Art, Eleanor and Fredrick (Rick) Kupke smiling with relief and happiness. 129 Junior-Senior Prom Theme chosen as Tropical Paradise The 1980- ' 81 Junior-Senior prom was held on May 2, at the Hallack Center Ballroom. The theme of the prom was Tropical Paradise.” The ballroom was filled with murals and other decorations to bring out a tropical atmoshpere. The favors were glass tumblers with a tropical paradise logo imprinted on the front. The 1980- 81 prom court was (I to r) Mary Duley, Jill Reinhold Ann Tonner, Deanna Kohley, Sue Stath Queen Janet Lamie, King Ron Nagel Brad Alson, Greg Kaufman, Klayton Kohley, Tom Kenny and Roger Mathew 130 Clockwise: Janet Lamie and Ron Nagel were chosen as queen and king of the 1981 prom. After being crowned, King Nagel and Queen Lamie share a slow dance together. Juniors, seniors mingle among friends. 131 Counterclockwise: Several students and faculty members danced to the musical numbers. Janice Smith and Mike Nesius watches from the sidelines. Steve Barkley and Lynda Cook enjoy a slow dance together. 132 Clockwise: Mr. Greg Norris and Lori Graves boogie to one of the fast numbers. Kathy Ewen and Greg Wright take time for a slow dance together. Senior Scott Malone and date take a stroll outside the ballroom. Matt Smith and Wayne Williams chat with their dates. 133 Second annual initiation held Being a freshman is pretty neat after you stop getting lost. Being in the high school for the first year, there ' s a lot of new faces. There is a lot to do and a lot of fun. I think it ' s better than the sophomore and junior classes are going to be later on, because it ' s new right now and fun, like trying to avoid senior hall. Besides, the class of ' 84 is unique. Leasa Sukraw (Above) Preparing for some activities on freshman initiation, Matt Stefanich, Ryan Shaw and Mike Burvan get ready for projects unknown to them. (Top— right) Keeping the light from his master , freshman Jeff Walker obeys Scott Malone. (Left) Senior Scott Potts has his slave, Randy Grow, get on his knees to please his master. (Far left) Clothed incognito, Bill Lattimore assumes the position as a freshman rug rat . 134 Superstars ' Day won by seniors (Clockwise) Freshman Leila Micheals takes a ride while Kevin Hamer pushes in the wheelbarrow race. Seniors take a stab at building a pyramid during Superstars Day. Joe Cebulski, senior, is seen walking around at Superstars Day. Brad Swartz, sophomore finishes his slice of pie during the pie eating contest. Donald Skinner, sophomore tests his skill during the skateboard contest. 135 On Wednesday, May 13, the annual Superstars Day was held. Because of the disappointing weather, the events were held indoors. A few contests were cut, and many compromises were made. As the day progressed, events were taking place in the auditorium, pool, halls and a few were outside under the north canopy area. (Clockwise) Principal Robert Crowe announces the next event to be held on Superstars Day. Freshmen fight for first place in the tug-of-war as Mr. Paul Hession judges the pull. Seniors Tom Kenny and Cindy Miller dig into the pie during the pie eating contest. Paul Tesky runs the hurdles in the obstacle course followed by a close competitor. 136 Superstar seniors relax on their day off (Counterclockwise) Enjoying their day off at the Pizza Hut are, Liz Groppe, Becky Brusnahan and Judy Ewen. Karen Swartz is caught cleaning out her car. Laura Hopkins and Lori Teach are seen riding on their bikes, enjoying the sun and fresh air. Shooting for a basket is James Chavez, while Greg Sutton tries to block it. Randy Peck and Roger Mathew rest after playing a game of frisbee. 137 Seniors receive awards for achievements (Top) Tom Kenny breaks the tradition at senior awards night by giving roses to Mrs. Phyllis Cappuccilli for receiving a top teacher in the state award (Bottom left) Stacy Crowe, junior, awards Mike Wright his National Honor Society yoke. (Bottom right) Surprised by the award she received is De ' Lynn Grow. 138 BOMBER rrvCP - CATCH IT I (Top left) Steve Brunton, junior, presents Barb Meyer with a plaque. (Top right) Caught by the camera on senior awards night is Carol Hollerman. (Bottom left) Annie Bucholtz and Dave Butler depart from their seats at the close of the awards presentation. 139 The class of ' 81 presents (Clockwise) Mr. John Potter and Mark Gore talk with a few of the graduates before the commencement exercise. Stacy Crowe and Mark Gore, juniors, lead the class of ' 81 to their seats before the graduation ceremony. Teresa Vaughn gives her speech on The Long and Winding Road.” Salutatorian Mike Wright, Sue Stath and Karen Swartz sit awaiting their turns to speak. 140 The Long and Winding Road (Counterclockwise) Here we see the senior choir members singing with the rest of the choir. Brooks Beehler receives his diploma from Principal Robert Crowe. The class of ' 81 stands before commencement begins. Valedictorian Salutatorian Senior Theme Addresses Invocation and Benediction Choral Selections A Mighty Fortress is Our God We May Never Pass This Way Again The Long and Winding Road Band Selection Let it Be ...Elizabeth Groppe Michael Wright Laura Hopkins Sue Stath Karen Swartz Teresa Vaughn Rev. Kenneth Watt 141 (Above) Sue Stath leaves the stage as she finishes her senior theme address. (Top right) Streamers are thrown and shouts of joy are heard after the class of 81 is officially graduated. (Bottom right) The concert band of RCHS played during commencement for the enjoyment of the crowd. 142 (Clockwise) Valedictorian Liz Groppe is shown giving her final speech to the class and audience. James Chavez and Joe Cebulski smile after the ceremony came to a close. Tassles were moved from the right side of the cap to the left side to signify that they have graduated. 143 Council sponsors Singing Valentines Singing Valentines are little messages sent to someone through a song. The student council sponsored this activity that was held a few days before Valentine ' s Day. There were four groups of students and teachers who sang the Valentines. After the Valentine was sung to the student, he or she would receive a heart with the sender ' s name on it and a box of ' Valentine ' candy. The student council members happily prepared for this event. (Top left) Junior Ron Warren receives a Singing Valentine. Here Abby Simmons, sophomore, sits on his lap to sing him his special song from . . . ? (Top right) Preparing to sing to one of the students, Mr. Paul Hession, Mr. John Michael Mr. John Baumann and Mr. Robert Crowe sing. (Center) Mr. Kent LeBeau receives a song. Shown is one of the girls ' groups serenading him. (Bottom) Sean Egan, sophomore, is caught in the lime light as he is approached for a Singing Valentine. 144 RCHS hosts exchange student My name is Beate Kuebler and I ' m from Altheim Alb — West Germany. Altheim is a farming community of 1400 inhabitants, situated half way between Munich and Stuttgart. I am the youngest of six children and the first who is in the U.S.A. for a longer time. I stayed here in Rensselaer for one year as an exchange student with the Youth for Understanding exchange program. I lived together with the family of Dr. Andrew G. and Julia Mehall who made me feel like I was one of their own daughters. I was a senior here in RCHS and really enjoyed attending school, taking part in sports activities and communicating with students as well as the people from Rensselaer. The experience of being an exchange student was a very good one for me because I learned a lot about the U.S.A. I didn ' t know and understand before. It also helped me in developing my own personality because I learned very much about myself. I ' m sure that this was one of my most important years in my life! I want to thank my host family, RCHS, and the people of Rensselaer for giving me one of the most joyful years! (Top) Beate Keubler studies in the library to keep her grades up. (Far right) Shown in her class picture is Kuebler. (Right) Warming up for gymnastics, Beate Kuebler does the splits to tone up her muscles. 146 As Editor of the 1981 Chaos, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who devoted their time and effort to make this a great yearbook. Without their help this book would not have been possible. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Eckholm, Mr. Crowe and Mr. Day also deserve special thanks for putting up with my hard days, constant use of the telephone and copy machine, and never ending questions. John Keiper, our professional photographer, also deserves many pats on the back for putting up with my phone calls in the middle of the night asking for a photo. My staff deserves a big hand of applause for working diligently and readily through deadlines. Lastly, I would like to express my deepest thanks to Miss Landgrebe who trusted in me from the first day. Without her patience, reassurance, and know how this yearbook would not be here. fovxb Barb Meyer Editor 147 yearbook supporters Business Patrons Ann ' s Beauty Bar King the Clothier Brusnahan ' s Schwinn NAPA Consolidated Insurance Robert L. Nesbitt Farm Bureau Russell ' s Jewelry Fendig ' s Trail Tree Graf ' s Shoes Walter ' s Auto Electric Jack ' s Barber Shop Senior Parent Patrons Mr. Mrs. Ed Corbin Dr. Mrs. John Egan Mr. Mrs. James Gutwein Mr. Mrs. Larry Harris Mr. Mrs. William Hollerman Mr. Mrs. James Kenny Mr. Mrs. Harold Kohley Mr. Mrs. J. Levandowki Dr. Mrs. Andrew Mehall Mr. Mrs. Vincent Meyer Mr. Mrs. Donald Misch Mr. Mrs. John Rodibaugh Mr. Mrs. Perry Shoemaker Mr. Mrs. Allen Toben Mr. Mrs. Allen Tow Mr. Mrs. Franklin Wright 149 Towne Country Garden Center Lawn Garden Supplies Fresh fruit in season Hwy 231 North Rensselaer, IN (219) 866-5955 J.C. Penney Co. 238 Washington Rensselaer, IN 47978 866-3044 Woodworth Insurance Auctioneer Rensselaer, IN Phone 866-4688 or 866-7291 Don Clark Body Glass 328 Walnut St. Rensselaer, IN Phone 866-5022 Jack ' s Uptown Mobil Corner of Front and Washington Rensselaer, IN 47978 Pho ne 866-7877 Save-A-Lot 100 E. Washington Rensselaer, IN 47978 Phone (219) 866-4511 GOODYEAR - MICHELIN - FORMULA - ARMSTRONG - GOODRICH Steinke Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDICAL OXYGEN SICK ROOM EQUIPMENT t£Ln(i£ }un£.ra[ cMomz 403 NORTH FRONT RENSSELAER. INDIANA LARRY STEINKE DIRECTOR (219) 866-5151 Arihood Tire Market H. H. ARIHOOD 219-866-7211 WASHINGTON FRONT 219-866-7222 RENSSELAER. IN 47978 150 215 W. Washington St. Rensselaer, IN 47978 866-5235 414 So. College Rensselaer, IN Phone 866-4155 Radio hack Hoover House Towne Square Van Rensselaer St. Congratulations Class of 1981 Yamaha Honda Kawasaki Sanders Rensselaer Cycle SALES— SERVICE— ACCESSORIES Great Lakes Compa ct B 311 W. Washington Rensselaer, IN 47978 Compliments of Doug Sanders, Owner Phone (219) 866-7654 Route 1, Box 19B Rensselaer, IN 47978 Jasper County Sheriff Department 202 S. Cullen Rensselaer, IN 47978 Phone (219) 866-7344 151 Congratulations Class of ' 81 We extend our best wishes for the future to you on this your high school graduation. As our gift, each of you will receive a reproduction of your diploma, in miniature, with our compliments. State Bank of Rensselaer Rensselaer Wheatfield Member of FDIC 152 Riverside Amoco Front Washington Rensselaer In. 47978 Phone 866-4293 Mike Murphy, Owner JORDAN Jloral Express your feelings through flowers and plants from Jordan Floral Southside Casuals Junior — Misses Clothing 507 S. College Ave. Rensselaer In. 47978 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m RONNIE M. JORDAN Phone 866-3212 Postoffice Box 157 129 E. Washington Street RENSSELAER, INDIANA 47978 LUCAS IMS. VAN RENSSELAER STREET RENSSELAER. INDIANA 47R78 Bridal Registry Graduation Gifts Engagement Rings Jewelry For All Occasions On the Square Phone 866-7443 Rafferty ' s Restaurant 124 S. Van Rensselaer St. 866-7922 Open Sunday 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bazz ' s Roller Rink Phone 866-5315 and Eat and Sip Drive-In Phone 866-5306 Call in Orders North Edge of Rensselaer 153 HIIR OOAI • NO UNHAPPY OWNERS WHERE SERVICE AFTER THE SALE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE ' COMPLETE CAR 8. TRUCK SERVICE Texico Gas and Service DIAL RENSSELAER 866-4131 Major Mufflers We bend the pipes as you need it. Any make of car. Congratulations Class of ' 81 Smith ' s True Value Farmstore Rensselaer Republican Hardware— Farm supplies True-Test paint Jasper County ' s Only daily newspaper welding supplies— tires batteries— work clothing Rensselaer Publishing Co., Inc. Rensselaer, IN 47978 231 North 117 N. Van Rensselaer St. Phone: 219-866-5111 Phone: 866-8627 154 Butler— Nichols Implement Co. jottNDir P.0. Box 159 Highway 231 North Rensselaer, In. Pizza Hut 410 S. College Ave. 866-7777 Steffen ' s Jewelry Rensselaer, In. 47978 Phone 219-866-5117 Northern Indiana ' s Largest Volume John Deere Dealer Watches— Diamonds and Gifts— Class Rings FULL REAL ESTATE SERVICES “printing of the better kind’’ Offset — Letterpress Rensselaer, Indiana Residential Farms Commercial Appraisals Rentals i JENKINS REALTORS INC. 866-5908 615 S. College Avenue — Rensselaer, Indiana SOUTH SIDE DAIRY STORE 509 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE RENSSELAER INDIANA -47978 219 - 866-5913 Mon-Sat 8:00-10:00 Sun 7:00-10:00 155 Home Phone 866-3446 Mangas Insurance Agency J.L. Body Shop 310 S. college Rensselaer In. 47978 219 W. Harrison Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 Arlan Mangas Rick Mangas Bus. — 219— 866-5192 Home-219-866-7043 Sign Painting J.L. Mingear FARMERS Sl MERCHANTS NATIONAL Ktmtaf r o i : B A N Student Loans Available RENSSELAER Corner of Washington and Van Rensselaer 866-7121 KANKAKEE VALLEY BRANCH Intersection of Highways 10 and 231 987-5812 156 Levi ' s Big Bell, Reg. Bell, Straight Leg Jantzen Tux ' s Rebate on Prom Grooms Free Haggar London Fog T • f r 1 Arrow Chic (Girls Only) W Levi Shirts Jeans— Cords- Dress— Tops 221 W. Washington Rensselaer 866-5431 Calculators— typewriters copiers— machine— repair office supplies— furniture printing Heritage Office Products, Inc. 300 S. Cullen St jen ' .selaer, IN I 219 866-3748 219-866-3746 112 W Main St. Winamac, IN 219-946-6444 Ottfeh Sport Center Rensselaer, In. 866-4288 Compliments of Tonner Motors, Inc. 1106 N McKinley Ave. Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-7185 Congratulations Class of 1981 from Parishoners of St. Augustine Church McKinley Angelica Father Louis E. Gelhaus C.P.P.S. Pastor Ted Filson Electrical Contractor 309 W. Washington Rensselaer, In. 47978 Phone 866-7101 liJright- ' Scrjt furniture, c Inc. PHONE (219) 866-7155 CtmEMEYT WE FLOOR SHOFTIV; FREE PARKINC - tA- SOUTH COLLEGE AVE., RENSSELAER Compliments of ' s Supermarket FAMILY STORE Mon— Sat. 9:00-9:00 Sunday 10:00—6:00 !f 159 ■