Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1984 volume:

Sr i- t f 3l s V at i ' 1984 Chaos Vol. 68 table of contents Student Life p.2 Staff Admin Organizations 16 Activities 49 65 Fjippq 07 Year End Activities ................ 129 A e 1 4 S J. SLVA- O - 0 - - -44 - 4404 - � � 44 0 44-4444 � � � 4 4 4-444«4 044-4 ' 444-� 4« -A- � - 1 3 lifers! mm School Board makes decisions for RCHS If something needs to be done, it has to be approved by the school board first. The school board establishes school corpo- ration policies and regulations, carries out the legislative laws enacted regarding public education, and provides curricular and financial standards for the school corporation. The school board’s decisions are put into action by school superintendent Janies Fritch, pictured at right. Pictured below are the school board mem- bers for 1983-1984. They are (left to right): James Lakin, Tom Moore, Dr. John Egan, John Pullin, Mary Wilkerson, Gerald Nesius, and Jeanette Klockow. 8 ta Cooks keep students fed; janitors tidy floors The cooks are from left: Carol Bullington, Marion Sheffer, Joann Grant, Shirley Brett- singer, and Arlene Walters. Tom Boring keeps his eyes on his broom. Jim Cox sweeps Miss Haigh’s floor. mm 9 Administration steer® a stemiy helm Mr. Crowe Mr. Day t Mr. Micheal Mrs. Beehler Mrs. Eckholm Mrs. Wood Mrs. Townshend Mrs. Beehler, freshmen and sophomore guidance counselor, takes a break from her busy day behind the desk. At near right Mr. Micheal, junior and senior counselor, pauses in his busy schedule. Mr. Crowe gets the crowd going at the annual Homecoming pep session. mu : , At left, Mr. Mingear demonstrates the fine technique of plastering. Above, Mrs. Wood, one of the secretaries in the office, smiles shyly as she gets her picture taken. Mrs. Atkinson Mr. Baumann Mrs. Baumann Miss Billiard Mr. Burvan Mr. Butler Mr. Callahan Mrs. Cappuccilli 11 ' S I Mr. Chastain Mr. Edmonds Mr. Earnest Ms. Haigh Mr. Hainje Mrs. Krintz Mr. Lebeau Mr. McKim Cheering his team from the side lines is Coach McKim. Is he clapping his hands to get warm or to keep time? It’s our own band director, Mr. Earnest. 12 ' s Looking stunned after a great Bomber basket is our one and only Mr. Potter. Taking time out for a break is Mr. Rafferty. Mrs. Messman Mrs. Myer Mr. Middleton Mrs. Nagel Mr. Peters Mr. Potter Mrs. Price Mr. Rafferty 13 1 N Miss Rich Mr. Ryan Mr. Schaltenbrand Mrs. Swartzell Mr. Tait Miss Valle Mr. Walls Mrs. Wooten At left, Mrs. Myers takes a break from tending our library. While in the library Miss Billiard, one of our science teachers, gets caught by the camera. 14 At far left Mr. Beehler, our beloved art teacher, stands before one of the many walls covered with RCHS stu- dents’ work. At left Mr. Branden- burg, biology teacher and basketball coach, prepares his class for a lab. Above right posing by the magazine rack is Mr. Stefanich. Above Mr. Ryan explains a fine point in English on the blackboard. 15 Organizations 3 Home Ec Club carries banner The Home Ec Club holds an annual teachers 9 breakfast. The club starts the year out by carrying the Home Ec banner in the Homecoming parade. They also participat- ed in Valentines Day by giv- ing the teachers cup cakes. Every year they have a mon- ey making project; this year they raffled off an mini ste- reo cassette player. The Home Ec Club members are left to right: Julie Delaney, Cindy Wireman, Tonya Lloyd. Back row: Janet Lane, Sandy Sellers, Tracy Meyer, Beth Kucinskas. Some of the Home Ec club members discuss the teachers’ breakfast. At right President Dawn Meyer explains the basic points about the teachers’ breakfast. 17 Building Trades km a fwn year Building Trades had a good year under the instruction of new teacher Curt Mingear. The class met in two groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning Building Trades students are from left: Kelly Miller, Brian Hall, John Paul Minter, instructor Curt Min- gear, Brian Antcliff, Bart Nesius, Keith Junk. At left, Brian Antcliff concentrates on plastering the ceiling. Building Trades students watch Kelly Miller construct the foundation above. At top right: measuring the roof is Mike Black. Above some Building Trades students brush up on their painting. Above left, the afternoon Building Trades students are from left: Pam Whitaker, Charlie Dunlap, Mike Black, Jody Simmons, Tom Suit, Tom Lintner, Dennis Hershman, in- structor Curt Mingear. Above, Tom Lintner studies his plastering. 19 A.V. Assistants operate equipment for RGBS The A.Y. Assistants run the equipment for the teachers, and they also video tape sports events. It’s sponsored by Mrs. Baumann. Mr. Service awards are given to those students who do outstanding work. i At right, A.V. Assistants Kyler Laird and Mike Hollerman test a video cassette recorder. The A.V. Assistants are from left: Mike Hollerman, Kyler Laird, John Holder, Ryon Shaw, Greg Kurkyn- dall, Jason Hickman, David Vohl- ken, and Toby Amsler. Seated in front are: Jeff Harris and Roy Stew- art. 20 CHAOS staff devotes time and energy to the yearbook The CHAOS staff puts forth much effort to produce the CHAOS. They spend time cropping pictures, drawing layouts, selling ads, and writ- ing copy. This year’s CHA- OS staff has a lot of new faces. The staff of the 1984 CHAOS is (sitting on floor): Leona Smith, edi- tor-in-chief; middle row, from left: Kelly Kellner, Kathy Caldwell, Ju- lie Delaney, Debbie Bassett, Juanita Saucedo, and Georgia Sayers. Back row: John List, Ryon Shaw, Linda Bacewic, Jeff Harris, Vivian Huff, Tracy Meyer, and Leasa Sukraw. Missing from the picture are Dawn Meyer and Paula McElroy. RENSSELAERIAN redesigned for 1983-84 In 1983 the RENSSE- LAERIAN underwent a major design change in the hopes of making the paper more attractive to the stu- dent body. Much help was provided by a local printer, William Campbell. Editor- in-chief Stacy Louck worked hard at upgrading the image of the paper, and recruiting writers. Members of the Rensselaerian staff are (left to right): Melvin Stowers, Karen Stowers, Jon Owsley, Stacy Louck, and Tina Schleman. Not pictured are Kevin Moriarity and Sonia Schaltenbrand. 21 •4 Student Council hoots many activities The Student Council is re- sponsible for: Singing Valen- tines, Homecoming, Pep Sessions, Convocations, Spirit contests, Super-Stars Day. , Some of the girls from Student Council deliver a “Valegram” to ju- nior Charlie Dunlap. The Student Council Members are front row, left to right: Maureen Groppe, Judy Nagel, Susan Brown, Lynn Meyer, Laura Kasky, Heather Lanoue. Second row: Mr. Michael, Scott Paul, Carrie Broussard, Don Jacks, Jeff Walker, Stacy Louck, Cheryl Brandenburg. Third row: Paula Todd, Kurt Nagel, Randy Fleming, Mike Moon, Chris Mingear, Steve Healey, Brian Egan, Don Zickmund, Jeff Jordan, Angie Teeters, Sonia Schaltenbrand. 22 a Bomber Alert Corps helps RCHS fBp; t n 1 - t mhmm aw� m ii. mm. t rar .m s — — ■ ■MMPMIWVM ■nmm The Bomber Alert Corps is a service club in which the members give tours of the school, greet visitors, act as ushers for school plays, hang posters around the school, and act as hosts for school functions. Standing from left are: Stephanie Fortune, Julie Clark, Stacy Louck, Tana Sheffer, Angie Widner, Cheryl Brandenburg, Karen Stowers, Carrie Broussard, Barb Baumann, Jill Vanderwielen, Ken Jung, Kelly Merriman, Diane Myers, Samantha Grant, Cherilyn Kasky, Judy Nesbitt, Maureen Groppe, Angie Teeters, Beth Pig- ford and Mandy Moore. Barb Baumann and Maureen Groppe proudly display a poster they made. Samantha Grant, at left, registers parents during Parents’ Day on February 9 , 1984 . 23 The Sunshine Society, sponsored by Mrs. Cappi- cilli and Mrs. Swartzell, has 250 members; 75 were initiated during the 1983-84 schogl year. Dur- ing the 1983-84 school year, this club received the Honor Chapter” award, because it donated the largest amount of money of all the state- wide chapters of the Soci- ety to Riley Childrens Hospital. This money comes from candy and gift sales. The officers are front row left to right: Barb Baumann, Treasurer; Diane Myers, Vice President; Maureen Groppe, President; Second row: Margaret Mahaffey, Historian; Tana Sheffer, Corresponding Secretary; Jane Donovan, Re- cording Secretary; Chris Meyer, Historian. Here, we have two members of the Sunshine Society, Cheryl Branden- burg and Lisa Kohley with their dates, taking a break in the fun to pose for a picture. Queen of Sunshine Dance Lori List gets her picture taken. 24 it At left a member of the band plays a little electric guitar for the crowd. At right, the Princesses and the Queen pose with sponsors Mrs. Cap- puccilli and Mrs. Swartzell. Members of the Society and their dates enjoy a little of the music provided at the dance. 25 Freshmen Sunshine members Sophomore Sunshine members 26 Junior Sunshine members Senior Sunshine members 27 FFA has small animal display for ag-day The Future Farmers of America has sixty-eight members. They help develop leadership qualities. The club has a faculty breakfast and a crop, variety demon- stration plot. The 1984 State President is Rick Nagel. The FFA members are row one left to right: Mr. Callahan, Brian Jordan, Rob Hall, Tod DeWees, Troy Goodman, Frank Zickmund. Row two: John Kahler, Gary Dunlap, Robert Graves, Jeff Steinke, Robin Hayes, Rod Pullins, David Spall, Ryon Shaw, Cary Malchow. Row three: Chris Wagner, Frank Blacklidge, Dan Ritter, Steve Molenaar, Greg Britt, Don Zickmund, Dawn Zickmund, David Ziese, Mike Kosta. Row four: Brian Herre, Jody Simmons, Kevin Murphy, Jeff Brown, Jean Dunlap, Susanne Griffin, Mary Jo Harrington, Sandra Fishburn. Row five: Tim Moore, Kevin Wood, Tim Healey, Rick McElfresh, Kurt Nagel, Steve Rodibaugh, Matt Hallman, LuAnn Harring- ton, Judy Nagel. Row six: Rodney Davis, Jeff Jordan, Rick Hall, Todd Goodman, Andy Williams, Scott Hoover, Brian Spall. Row seven: Boyd Michal, Scott Zickmund, Brian Meyer, Randy Sperry, Kevin Stath, Fred Hershman, Tony Steinke, Andy Korniak, David Zacher. Giving speeches at a club meet- ing are Rob Hall, Brian Jordan, Kurt Nagel, Frank Zickmund, and Troy Goodman. 28 Watching a demonstration at left are Tim Healey, Rick McElfresh, Kevin Wood, Matt Hallman, Mike Kosta, Kevin Stath, and Craig Wagner. Watching as their fellow classmate turns in his gavel are, left: Jean Dunlap, Mike Kosta, Andy Wil- liams, and Tod DeWees. 29 OEA members reach state contests This year the Office Educa- tion Association has 22 members. The main function of this club is to promote business and the skills neces- sary to enter the world of business. At the District lev- el of competition, Judy Na- gel, Carol Pearman, Lisa Sy- sock, Sandy Warren and Leila Michal placed. Three members went on to the State level of competition. Front row left to right: Juanita Sau- cedo, Cassie Madison, Carol Pear- man, Lori List, Debbie Gembala. Second row: Brenda Goad, Jessica Kuyrkendall, Tammy Lashbrook, Leila Michal, Sandy Warren, Jenny Warden. Third row: Shannon Hen- ry, Jacque Mitchell, Christina Eck- holm, Becki Slawson, Linda Phil- lips, Holly Eldridge, Lisa Sysock, Melanie Florence, Lori Burdett. OEA member Christina Eckholm sits in on a club meeting. Sandy Warren and Judy Nagel, pictured above, reached the State level of competition. 30 common bond The Fellowship of Christian Athletes provides an opportunity for athletes to share the common bond of their faith in Christ through fellowship and interaction. For the past two years the FCA has raked leaves in the fall as a community project. Club members also work at selling concessions during home athletic events. Left side, front to back: Ann Messman, Chris Meyer, Clay Whaley, Julie Smith, Paula Todd, Albert Sayler, Dave Stefanich, Jane Donovan, Rick Hall, Scott Wright, Rod Pullins, Brian Jordan, Mike Burvan, Steve Walker, Dan Hickman, Lance Barton, Rob Hall, Daryl Yeoman. Right side: Lynn Meyer, Scott Paul, Lisa Kohley, Jodi Pullins, Sherry Walker, Debbie Miller, Bitta Kenny, Steve Rodibaugh, Tracey Sysock, Jason Post, Fred Hershman, Paul Wing, Tom Messman, Jon Messman, Doug Coy, Jim Pucka, Jeff Walker, Steve Meyer, Mike Hopkins. At the left some members of the FCA relax during a meeting. Pictured are Lance Barton, Steve Walker and Brian Egan. Above, Ronda Sheffler manages the popcorn machine. 31 Chess Club inaugurated at RCHS The officers for the 1983-84 Chess Club are: President Richard Lebed; Vice Presi- dent Daryl Yeoman; Secre- tary Bill Lattimore; Treasur- er Kevin f Stath; The Chess Club was formed to teach chess skills and improve playing ability. The Chess Club is planning an in-club chess tournament for mem- bers from each class. The Chess Club members are (front row left to right): Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Kevin Stath, Daryl Yeoman, Richard Lebed, Bill Lattimore, Steve Mathews, Second row: Cary Hughes, Robbie Dobson, Clay Whaley, John Potter, Claude Odle, Rob Hall, Tom Dowty, Tom Steinke, Andrew Gill, David Carlson, Glen Leichty. Third row: Joe Gembala, Mike Hollerman, Kyler Laird, David Vohlken, Mark Muday, Tom Carroll, Tobey Amsler, Daniel Love, Jason Hickman, Gregory Kuyrkendall. 32 Speech Club members expand verbal skills i v. ■ ' y The main functions of the Speech Club are to attend speech contests and to im- prove members’ speaking skills. The club has 15 mem- bers and initiated 3 new members this year. The members of the Speech Club are (front row, left to right): Lynne Blue, Mandy Moore, Heidi Bean, Sonia Schaltenbrand, and Bill Bal- timore. Back row: Steve Mathews, Kevin Stath, Stephanie Schalten- brand, Don Jacks, Kevin Moriarty, Mr. Walls, Wilma Jungles, and Stacy Louck. Steve Mathews practices his speech on his fellow Speech Club members. 33 - Marii Gras brings on a feast of foreign foods The Sigma Digamma Club has 40 members, of which 23 were initiated this year. The main functions of this club are to experience cultural en- richment, entertainment, and the promotion of interest in the study of a foreign lan- guage. The highlight of the year is the Mardi Gras, a fes- tival celebrated at R.C.H.S. this year with a carry-in din- ner and a slide show of Bel- gium by Sean Egan. Members of Sigma Digamma are (front row left to right): Samantha Grant, Barb Baumann, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Angie Teeters, and Mary Ahler. (Second row): Diane Myers, Jill Vanderwielen, Julie Clark, Jennifer Mathews, Jynell Jenkins, Beth Pigford, and Angie Widner. (Third row): Debbie Gem- bala, Juanita Saucedo, Jane Dono- van, Laura Jung, Larissa Mason, Cherilyn Kasky, and Shannon Ock- erman. (Fourth row): Lisa Erb, Su- sanne Hughes, Mary Beth Dow- nard, Robin Collard, Traci Brinson, Elizabeth Risner, Jonny Owsley, Jason Post, and Scott Paul. (Fifth row): Diane Smith, Tina Putman, Bitta Kenny, Paula Todd, Lynne Blue, Heidi Bean, and Chris Meyer. (Last row): Margaret Mahaffey, Erica Hoover, Susan Hurley, Kim Nelson, Sherry Hickman, CiCi Jen- nings, Vickie DeMoss, Maureen Groppe, and Kevin Moriarty. Maureen Groppe samples many ex- otic foriegn dishes at the Food Tast- ing Party. 34 4 P At the Food Tasting Party are (left to right): Jonny Owsley, Shannon Ockerman, Larissa Mason. . « i Angie Teeters opens her mouth to sample a foreign dish. Bitta Kenny, Traci Brinson, and Mary Beth Downard watch Cherilyn Kasky’s reaction to a foreign pastry. 35 Vr Health Careers Club adopts grandparents The purpose of the club is to promote a better under- standing of opportunities in the field of health. The club has various activities that are related to health such as fieldtrips, guest speakers, and Adopt- A-Grandparent. The awards given by this club are honor jackets and blankets to qualified ath- letes. They sell concessions at the winter sports events. The Monogram Club has 74 members. The president is Jeff Walker, vice president Mike Burvan, secretary Lisa Kohley, treasurer Julie Smith. Mr. Chastain is the sponser of Monogram Club. The members of the Health Careers Club are (front row left to right): Tina Mitchell, Kathy Molenaar, Tracey Hazelet, and Jackie Mitchell. Second row: Dan Arnett, Laura Folenga, Maureen Egan, Luann Harrington, Elizabeth Risner, and Teresa Hileman. Third row: Heidi Hamer, Mary Arnett, Cassie Madison, and Shelly Sigman. Monogram sells concessions at winter sports The members of the Monogram Club are (front row left to right): Reggie Fleming, Tom Camp, Jeff Elijah, Scott Wright, Steve Walker, Rod Pullins, Jeff Walker, Jane Donovan, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Heidi Bean, Chris Meyer, Robin Collard, Julie Smith, Mike Moon, Albert Sayler, Lisa Kohley, Paula Todd, Bitta Kenny, Debbie Miller, Cheryl Brandenburg, Suzanne Hughes, Sherman Simonin, Lynn Marlatt, Andy Williams, Jim Pucka, Michelle Luecke, Lynn Meyer, Kelly Merriman, Julie Clark, Steve Rodibaugh, Eric El- dridge, Eugene Wright. Back row: Mike Garrity, Jason Post, Tony Steinke, Ken Jung, Jeff Steinke, Tony Bell, Dan Hickman, Mike Burvan, Mike Hopkins, Rob Hall, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Steve Myers, Chip Gull, Rick Odle, Kevin Hamer, Matt Stefanich, Daryl Yeoman, Greg Britt, Brian Jordan, Kim DeMoss, Tracey Sy- sock, Cindy Ziese, Paul Wing, Dick Marohl, Cary Malchow. Good News celebrates 2md yernr It’s good news for the Good News Club. It is going on strong with 23 members, ten initiated in 1983. The main functions of this club are to increase students 5 knowledge of nutrition, exercise, weight, measures, control measures, and to foster self confidence. The club mem- bers present a nutrition pro- gram to the elementary stu- dents yearly. This club is sponsored by Mrs. Haskell, the school nurse. Members of the Good News Club are (front row left to right): Vickie Suit, Charman Pack, Shelly Bur- dett, Donita Cotner, Pam Whitaker, Betty Shell, and Cindy Pixley. Sec- ond row: Nancy Hoaks, Jackie Ken- nedy, Monica Pack, Laurie Kendall, April Wright, Teresa Webb, and Lori Burdett. Back row: Anita Graves, Eileen Folenga, Irma Ben- nett, Lori Wicks, Julie Delaney, Jill Arndt, and Michelle Lintner. Betty Shell and Lori Burdett attend a meeting. In the background April Wright laughs. Shelly Burdett holds her pepsi with style as her picture is taken. 37 National Honor Society adds to its roster The National Honor Society started the year with 28 members and added 19 in ' April. This is a prestigous group, primarily because a student must have a particu- lar grade point average to be admitted. Members of NHS are recognized at graduation with the wearing of a yellow and white cowl. This year’s president is Stacy Louck. Members of the 1983 NHS are front row: Karen Stowers, Jill Vanderwielen, Leila Michal, Maureen Groppe, Ronda Sheffler, and Lori List. Row two: Mary Ahler, Stephanie Fortune, Beth Pisford, Barb Baumann, Stacy Louck, Judy Nesbitt, Judy Nagel and Lisa Erb. Back row: Angie Widner, Angie Teeters, Ken Jung, Andy Williams, Steve Walker, Brian Egan, Scott Paul, Richard Lebed, Bill Lattimore, Laura Jung, Julie Smith, Cheryl Brandenburg, Diane Smith and Cathy Liersch. 1984 inductees are front row: Diane Myers, Allison Riley, Samantha Grant, Brenda Goad, Margaret Mahaffey, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Julie Mitchell, Heidi Bean, Heather Hanafee, Natalie Lanoue, Erica Hoover. Back row: Tim Scheurich, Randy Fleming, Jeff Walker, Allan Misch, Tom Messman, Glen Leichty, Kevin Moriarty and Elizabeth Kenny. I Health Occupations student s aid community The Rensselaer chapter of the Health Occupations Stu- dents of America provide many helpful services to the community. This club devel- ops leadership, citizenship and social Skills. The Health Occupations students and advisor are: Mrs. Rita Nagel, Laura Folenga, Heidi Hamer, Liz Risner, Kelly Merriman, Tracey Hazelet, Shelley Sigman, Charlene Pack, and Teresa Hileman. Laura Folenga and Tracey Hazelet test blood pressure outside the faculty dining room while Charlene Pack and Shelley Sigman watch. 39 Band members mte The 1983-1984 band is pictured at right in concert uniforms ' , , Maureen Egan keeps her eyes on the director. The band received a superior rating after much hard work and practice. John Potter is distracted during band practice. ) 40 playing our tmne Above at right Randy Grow looks puzzled as he poses for the camera. Pictured above in their marching uniforms are the 1983-1984 Bomberettes. 41 ■ ' S Choir members entertain elmbs MW? ' - ' • ' L • a • ' X V 1 3 oP vf EBsKfA • C§ p | T A L- C :.jr Bottom left to right: Lynne Blue, Kim Rule, Colleen Miller, Lisa Lefler, Michelle Lintner, Joy Minter, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Susanne Hughes, Nancy Baker, Mary Margaret Ahler, Sam Grant, Mary Beth Downard. Second row left to right: Brenda Giroux, Caroline Nagel, Vickie BeMoss, Andrea Patzschke, Angie Moore, Nora Aughinbaugh, Marilyn Chapman, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Tammy Cortez, Marla Houston, Stacy Louck, Margaret Miller, Third row left to right: Kevin Hamer, Tod BeWees, Scott Wright, Kevin Long, Brett Risner, Andy Korniak, Bon Jack, John Carter, Mike Garrity, Tom Camp, Kevin Moriarty. The choirs entertain our community and give stu- dents an opportunity to sing different types of music,, The girls swing choir sings pop and ballads, the mixed swing choir sings pop, and the chor- aleers sing choral music. Each choir sings four con- certs a year which are held in October, at Christmas, in March, and in the spring. X T |kv icj W tti { 1 W St. 1 4 k JM fiM 8 ||1| r.? V ' .Cj f 1 Swing Choir: front row left to right: Susanne Hughes, Mike Garrity, Mary Margaret Ahler. Second row left to right: Stacy Louck, Sam Grant, Marla Houston, Nancy Baker, Mary Beth Bownard. Third row left to right: Kevin Moriarty, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Tammy Cortez, Tom Camp. Last row left to right: Andy Korniak, Scott Wright, Bon Jacks, Tod BeWees, Kevin Long. 42 RCHS Swing Choir “Celebrate” performs throughout the year for many clubs and organizations. It is pictured here entertaining Sigma Digama members at their Mardi Gras. Pictured from left are Marla Hous- ton, Stacy Louck, Nancy Baker, Sam Grant. Members of a barber shop quartet, they received a first division superior rating at state con- test. 43 Bomerettes entertain sports fans The Bomerettes are a group of girls who provide entertainment at all home football and basket- ball games. Their main function is to perform with the Bomber Brigade Ba nd a well rehearsed, precision, 6-10 minute show. The girls participate in the Homecoming Parade, Little Cousin Jasper Parade, Christ- mas Parade, and Memorial Day Parade. There are 25 members during football season and 26 during basketball season. Thir- teen members were initiated in the 1983-84 school year. The award for these girls is applause says sponsor Claudia Earnest. Bomberettes participate annually in the Homecoming Parade. The 1983-84 Bomberettes are (front row left to right): Missy Hale, Jacque Mitchell, and Kim Miller. Second row: Karen Hayes, Tana Sheffer, Heather Hanafee, Angie Widner, Cherilyn Kasky, Lisa Lefler. Back row: Susan Brown, Lori List, Marla Houston, Trissa Todd, Allison Riley, Cathy Molenaar, Leigh Jordan, Jessica Kuyrkendall, Barb Baumann, Samantha Grant, Maureen Groppe, Margaret Mahaffey, Jane Donovan, Kris Paul, and Andrea Patzschke. 44 ' £ The Bomberettes Co-captains are Barb Baumann, and Jessica Kuyrkendall. i Bomberette Heather Hanafee uses her pom-poms during a dance routine at a Six Bomberettes do a dance routine at the boys’ basketball game, basketball game. 45 . Cheerleaders keep the erowis roaring Cheerleaders cheer at all football and basketball games, home volleyball and girls 5 basketball games. They work at home girls 5 and boys 5 swim meets and at cross country meets. The girls provide fruit for each athletic team once during each season. The cheer- leaders earn money for their expenses throughout the year by holding a pork chop dinner in October. The Freshmen Cheerleaders are: kneeling, Tammy Lloyd; standing, Jennifer Phegley, Jodi Pullins, and Michelle Cain, on top, Ann Mess- man and Heather Lanoue. Cheer- leaders Larissa Mason, Tammy Lloyd, and Regina Sheffer smile at right as they get their picture taken. 46 The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are from left to right: Natalie Lan- oue, Sherry Hickman, Larissa Ma- son, Regina Sheffer, and Laura Jung. Si The Varsity Cheerleaders at left and male lifters are, on the bottom row: Jim Pucka, Rod Pullins, Troy Goodman, and Don Jacks; second row: Mary Ahler, Lisa Sysock, and Beth Pigford. Third row: Shannon Ockerman, and Kelly Merriman and at top is Judy Nagel. 47 . Mystical Knights kelp the needy The Mystical Knights Club, sponsored by Mr. Mingear has 150 members. The main functions of this club are to help needy people, sell pen- cils and sell popcorn at bas- ketball games. In 1983 the club sent thousands of items of clothing to the Appala- chian people of Hazelgreen, Kentucky. Front row left to right: Clay Whaley, Chris Bell, Tony Bell, Chip Misch, Don Osika, Steve Healey, Chris Mingear, Matt Stefanich, Eugene Wright, Eric El- dridge, Jamie Yeoman. Second row: Don Zickmund, Mark Harsha, Doug Coy, Dick Marohl, David Kohley, Andy Steiner, Lance Crowe, John Potter, Jeff Elijah, Scott Schluttenhofer, Dave Stefanich, Andy Korniak, Third row: Leon Collins, Ricky Manns, Brian Spall, Mike Shroyer, Pat Day, Cary Hughes, Cary Malchow, Mike Kosta, Matt Hallman, Rick Odle, Brett Risner. Fourth row: Jim De Velde, David Zacher, Bruce Grant, Mark Muday, Chris Porter, Tom Carroll, Phil Valade, Tony Steinke, Steve Hyvonen, Tom Camp, Reggie Fleming, Mike Garrity, Fifth row: Jim Mahaffey, Randy Grow, Tom Steinke, Tony Morrow, Robert Graves, Roger Kingma, John List, Joe Gembala, Lance Barton, Scott Hoover, Tod Davisson, Steve Randle, Sixth row: Damon Brinson, Jim Hurd, Tod Sheffler, Tom Lintner, Darren Miller, Joe Hickman, Melvin Stowers, Claude Odle, Darren Mingear, Craig Justice, Randy Fleming, Tom Jennings, Seventh row: Jeff Klinkhamer, Troy Bilek, Mike Dawson, John Elijah, Lynn Marlatt, Allan Misch, Tim Healey, Kurt Nagel, Rick McElfresh, David Ziese, Mike Pratt, Jeral Stone. It looks like business is slow for Steve Rodibaugh and Rick Odle selling candy at a basketball game. 48 Real identities come out on Initiation Day Every year RCHS has an annual Freshmen Initiation Day, and every year the freshmen dread it. On this day seniors pick out their favorite freshman or their worst enemy in the freshman class. The seniors make slaves carry their books all day, and although freshmen don’t like the idea of being a slave and having to dress up, in the end they have fun. At far right, Fresman Brett Steele shines in his fashionable outfit he wore for Initiation, and Jeremy McDonell lurks in the hall trying to hide his sexy legs. At near right is a loveable look- ing baby, named Baby Joe Gem- bala. He weighed in at 130 lbs. 10 oz. “That’s alota baby.” What a combination; here are two slaves, Kelly Carey and Me- chelle Kelly, selling candy at lunch. 50 The initiation these freshmen went through included being blind-folded and having a plate full of whipped cream smeared all over them. Below, Tracy Sy- sock looks like she’s got her hands full carrying her master’s books. At near right, Freshman Andrea Primeau joined the Cat Club for her Initiation. Freshmen Maureen Egan, left and Karen Moriarity, right, display their initiation regalia for the camera and posterity. 51 Juniors reap friends and funds at Carnival 1983 Junior carnival drew a crowd of over 300. The peo- ple who organized the carni- val and made it such a suc- cess are Susanne Hughes — chairperson; Mary Ahler and Mary Beth Downard — casino; Angie Teeters and Beth Pigford — food; Heidi Hamer and Stephanie For- tune — decorations; Judy Nagel — games; Dave Ste- fanich — entertainment; and Brian Egan — gambling. Jackie Kennedy and Charlene Pack watch some patrons throw rings at pop bottles to win a Coke. 52 $ Some of the students look on in hor- ror as their friends are being paint- ed. A Traci Brinson calls the numbers for Bingo while Mary Beth Downard and Angie Fleming watch for a winner. At right, some spectators at the Junior Carnival get their faces painted, one of many fun things at the Carnival. Above the most popular thing at the Carnival is the jail. Here, some pris- oners serve their time. At right a prisoner gets out on probation. X. 54 t mmmm frwiHHHvMnti mmm nmaiMMuMut fWfWWffWfH“wmw f mHti n l uwmur ’5irjZ! J;; l • ■■ tWOltK.H •. � - ■ Above, one of the more wet and fun games provided at the carni- val is the dunk tank. This game is an opportunity to get back at the people you don’t like. At left; juniors Scott Zickmund and Boyd Michal don’t look too wor- ried about the enemies they might have. “Look out guys — you never know who may be coming!” 55 Hall of Fume presents awards The RCHS Sports Hall of Fame began with 10 people in 1983 and initiated four more members in 1984. The Hall was started to better recognize past and future contributbrs and to perpet- uate an interest in the athle- tic tradition at RCHS, said Athletic Director David Day. Mr. Crowe and Mr. Day honor Ward Brown, commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- ciation. Mr. Brown was present for the inauguration of the RCHS Hall of Fame in 1983. Mr. Crowe presents a plaque to the daughter of Bill Eigilslach, in honor of her father. 56 Top spoilers skime in spotlight The annual Spelling Bee in 1984 brought out the best spellers in the school Each of the thirty contestants won a prize donated by a community business or organization. Once again a senior, Brenda Goad, carried away the top prize: a one hundred dollar savings account at the Northwest National Bank. At left, some junior contestants were Cathy Liersh, Liz Risner and Robin Collard. Michele Randle and Maureen Egan above, were two of the freshman representatives. Above, Damon Brinson, Mark Muday and Dan Love compete for the top sophomore slot. At right Brenda Goad and Becky Slawson were two of the senior contestants. 57 The Science Fair is an annu- al event at RCHS. Every stu- dent in a science class enters a project. Ms. Billiard, Biology I and General Science teacher, judges and grades Science Fair projects. Senior Don Jacks examines some Science Fair projects above, while at left Richard Lebed, also a senior, explains his computer project. Science Fair involves all - ' .rtf ' ' s. VT- An Mike Burvan, senior, checks the conclusions on a project. 58 Annual Art Festival km 17 ,§00 entries This year the Festival included exhibits by Home Economics and Industrial Arts students. The concert and jazz bands performed, as did the choir. Several hundred members of the community and school children attended the three-day event. Chris Mingear won the Judges’ Award for overall art talent. Ronda Sheffler won the Peoples’ Choice Award. ' “ How to Succeed . . . ” attracts many people The students practiced be- fore and after school and on the weekends to make their performances super- star quality. The musical “How to Succeed in Business With- out Really Trying 55 was well received by the community. The cast headed by Kevin Long and Kevin Moriarty in- cluded 36 students. Five per- formances were given. Singing a trio are from left Mike Garrity, Don Jacks, Brian Egan. Dancing in the play are from left Mary Beth Downard, Marla Hous- ton, Tammy Cortez, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Caroline Nagel, Su- sanne Hughes. 60 Far left Don Jacks tries to make his point. At left Brian Egan and Paul Lattimore try to succeed in business while watching on are from left Caroline Nagel, Nora Aughn- baugh, Tana Sheffer and Susanne Hughes. CD Mary Ahler shows her charm to Ke- vin Moriarty. 61 Senior Hall of Fame t Most Likely to Succeed: Don Jacks Maureen Groppe Most Artistic Chris Mingear Cindy Ziese 62 Best Looking Matt Stefanich Trissa Todd Most Athletic Dan Hickman Stephanie Kelly Most Humorous Kevin Hamer Stacy Louck 63 1 ' „ ' 1 V mmm % 4 3 1 it - , 3Sai 4 - _ - ■ - ■T� « ■ •V . - ™ 1 Girls 9 Golf has “great 99 second season “The girls dedicated them- selves and their hard work paid off. 55 So said Coach Ste- fanich about the 1983 Girls 5 Golf Team. All players im- proved individually from 1982, and the team made it to the ISHAA Regional Tournament. Julie Clark won the Captain ' s Award; Stephanie Schaltenbrand was named Most Valuable Golfer. The Most Improved Award was shared by Julie Smith, Sonia Schaltenbrand and Chris Meyer. The Girls’ Golf team members are (row one, from left): Shannon Bea- ver, Chris Meyer, Julie Clark, Julie Smith, Joann Jenkins. (Row two): Coach Stefanich, Heidi Bean, Kris- ten Luecke, Stephanie Schalten- brand, Sonia Schaltenbrand, An- gela Teeters. At near right Junior Julie Clark watches her putt. Eyeing her shot at far right is Junior Stephanie Schaltenbrand. 66 Sophomores Sonia Schaltenbrand at right and Chris Meyer below left putt carefully. Junior Julie Smith shows below her version of teeing off. m RCHS Opp. 187 Valpo. 181 188 Delphi 213 191 B. Cen. 203 189 McCutcheon 212 185 Harrison 204 227 Tri-County 273 187 N. White 270 183 Merrilliville 210 227 W. Central 288 179 Twin Lakes 205 183 Andrean 201 Volleyball teams undergo Varsity team members are, front row left to right: Melinda Richie, Paula Todd, Robin Collard, Coach Billiard; second row: Stacy Louck, Cheryl Brandenburg, Lisa Kohley, Susanne Hughes; third row: Cindy Ziese, Kim DeMoss, Ronda Sheffler, Debbie Miller, Tammy Lashbrook. RCHS Opp 2,8 McCutcheon 15,15 10,1 Twin Lakes 15,15 12,7 Lowell 15,15 12,15,15Lake Stat. 15,5,9 13, 14, 14 Frontier 15,12,16 15.4.11 N. Newton 4,15,13 12,7 N. Judson 15,15 2.14.9 Tri County 15,12,14 4,10 Benton Cent. 11,14 15,15 Winamac 8,5 15,15 N. White 11,3 15,13 W. Central 17,15 15,15 W. Central 8,10 15.15 Kankakee V. 8,11 14.9.15 S. Newton 6,15,12 9.15.11 Hebron 15,6,14 14.9 S. Newton 16,15 Under the new direction of Head Coach Joanna Bil- liard, the Varsity team im- proved its basic skills and learned to work with a back row setter. The following awards were given: Passing, Debbie Miller; Setting, Stacy Louck, Serving Cheryl Brandenburg, Spiking Rhonda Sheffler, Best All- Around Player, Kim De- Moss. The team ended the season with a 6-9 record. Above, Ronda Sheffler waits to hit a serve. practices passing. At right, Cheryl Brandenburg changes in coaching staff The Junior Varsity and Freshman teams coached by Sharon Krintz ended their season 9-6 and 3-0. The goals to improve passing and becoming a bump-set-spike team were all accomplished. ‘The team had a lot of talent and cooperation made the season enjoyable,” said Coach Krintz. Sherry Walk- er received the Mental Atti- tude Award, Kelly Carey Most Improved, Andrea Pri- meau Most Valuable. A J.V. player, Paula Hoover, awaits the ball. RCHS Opp 15,14,2 McCutcheon 4,16,15 12,12 Twin Lakes 15,15 11,15,10 Lowell 15,11,15 15,13,13 Lake Stat. 4,15,15 13,16,15 Frontier 15,14,17 8,15,15 N. Newton 15,9,13 4,13,15 N. Judson 15,9,2 15,15 5,13 Tri County 10,15,15 Benton Cent. 15,14,10 15,16 Winamac 8,14 15,15 N. White 8,2 15,8,15 W. Central 6,15,3 3,6,10 Kankakee V. 15,15,15 15,15 15,15 S. Newton Hebron 9.10 9.1 1 I The J.V. team consists of front row: Melissa Richie, Paula Hoo- ver. Row 2: Coach Billiard, Mi- chelle Louck, Marilyn Chap- man, Michelle Luecke. Row 3: Vickie DeMoss, Mandy Moore, Martha Burris, Sherry Walker. Row 4: Julie Mitchell, Andrea Primeau, Kelly Carey, Lisa Wood. Row 5: Paula Todd, Rob- in Collard, Melinda Richie. 69 Grapplers pin sectional title Front row left to right: Mike Fleming, Dan Arnett, Scott Zickmund, Mike Moon, Donald Zickmund, Dave Sullivan, Cary Malchow, Steve Randle. Second row: Tom Dowty, Albert Sayler, Dave Stefanich, Ray Hickman, Mark Harsha, Mike Black, Tony Steinke, Chris Bell, Joe Effinger. Third row: Coach Burvan, Kelly Miller, Boyd Michal, Joe Hickman, Kevin Hamer, Tod Davisson, Lynn Marlatt, Reggie Fleming, Steve Mitchell, Matt Stefanich, Eugene Wright, Assistant Coach DeWees. The 1983-84 Wrestling team ended with an 11-3 season record. “As a team, they showed a lot of pride. Many hours of hard work, dedica- tion, and self discipline went into the season to make it the best we’ve ever had. Overall, Fm very proud of the way our team members’ per- formed,” said Coach Bur- van. The following awards were given: Most Valuable: Mike Moon; Most Im- proved: Boyd Michal; Most Pins: Albert Sayler; Mental Attitude: Scott Paul and Mark Harsha; “Baguba”: Mike Moon. Captain: Frank Zickmund; Service Award: Chris Meeks. The team at three tournaments came in first, second, and thirteenth. Here, 132 lb. Dave Sullivan looks like he’s having a hard time pinning his opponent. The Mat Maids are front row left to right: Liz Risner, Cherilyn Kasky, Heidi Hamer, Julie Porter, Nancy Baker, Sandy Sellers. Second row: Jane Donovan, Jynell Jenkins, An- nie Kenny, Larissa Mason, Heather Hanefee, Melinda Richie. Third row: Stephanie Fortune, Lynn Mey- er, Dana Haskins, Susan Brown, Kris Paul. Sullivan seems to have conquered his opponent. RCHS Opp. 42 West Central 28 46 Twin Lakes 15 55 North Judson 18 39 Central Cath. 33 58 Kankakee V. 18 29 North Newton 31 51 Gary Wirt 18 39 Delphi 26 63 South Newton 6 25 Benton Central 40 54 W. Lafayette 9 50 Pioneef 22 39 River Forest 25 22 Lowell 42 71 Varsity keeps football flying in right direction The 1983 Varsity Football team ended its sea- son with a winning 8-3 record, which was one of the goals Coach Hainje set for the team. Another goal which was met was to become the District 33 Champs. Coach Hainje com- ments he was extremely pleased with the team spirit, desire, RCHS Opp. 8 Lowell 0 8 Hammond Clark 0 12 N. Newton 6 8 Hammond Gavit 13 12 Kankakee Valley 7 21 Lake Station 7 8 Knox 0 0 North Judson 17 27 River Forest 7 27 Pioneer 13 35 Kankakee Valley 0 Above right Senior Matt Stefan- ich injured in the line of duty watches a game wistfully from the sidelines. and attitude. Above right Steve Myers, junior, winds back to make a pass. Near right Brian Jordan (73) tackles an opponent to give teammate Reggie Fleming, (37) a little leg room. rm s Vi, ifXM “ J ' yt r , v m : V ■ BHHHI s f- C 72 Front row left to right: Ryon Shaw, Jeff Walker, Jeff Steinke, Brian Jordan, Frank Zickmund, Chris Meeks, Rodney Pullins, Mike Burvan, Greg Britt, Ken Jung. Second row: Mike Garrity, Tom Camp, Chip Gull, Dan Hick- man, Reggie Fleming, Kevin Hamer, Eugene Wright, Brian Hall, David Ziese, Andy Williams, Bill Thompson, Steve Mitchell. Third row: Assistant Coach McKim, Jeff Elijah, Tony Steinke, Lynn Marlatt, Tom Donnelly, Matt Stefanich, Coach Hainje, Tim Brown, Andy Korniak, Steve Walker, Albert Sayler, Steve Myers, Assistant Coach Mr. Brandenburg. Above Senior Dan Hickman re- ceives a pass. At right a Bomber gridder picks up the kick-off. At left another team member struggles to keep going as an opponent tackles him. ' • .. v ; % ' • • ■ ‘ 73 RCHS Opp. 46 Benton Central 0 0 Kankakee Valley 0 13 Winamac 6 33 South Newton 6 12 North Newton 0 20 Pioneer 0 6 Twin Lakes 13 J.V. team works om skills JV players Craig Justice and Randy Fleming tackle the opponent with assistance from teammate Tod Davisson. First row, left to right: Troy Bilek, Bill Thompson, Jon Messman, Tom Jennings, Randy Fleming, Scott Murphy, Craig Justice, Chris Por- ter. Row 2: Darren Mingear, Tom Messman, Ray Hickman, Scott Zickmund, Mike Kosta, Mike Daw- son, Paul Wing. Row 3: Scott Hoo- ver, Jim Gehring, Tod Davisson, Coach McKim, Alan Misch, Lance Barton, Rick McElfresh. The Junior Varsity Football team led by Coach Jerry McKim had a good year with a record of 5 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Awards went to Leader Rusher Lance Barton, Offensive Lineman Rick McElfresh, Defensive Lineman Tod Davis- son, Leading Tacklers Darren Mingear and Rick McElfresh. This year’s goal was to develop athletes for varsity competi- tion. Toward that end, Coach McKim said, 6 T saw much growth and development while enjoying the play of an excep- tional group of young men.” Frrnh gridders have wimnimg season The first winning football season for this class occurred this year, finishing with a re- cord of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties. All goals were accom- plished this year with addi- tional individual and team improvement. Awards went to Mark Barsha and Chris Hannon: Co-Linemen, John Elijah: Mr. Offense, Chris Bell: Mr. Defense, Rob Dob- son: Mr. Practice. Front row left to right: Jim Tucker, David Kohley, Kelly Nelson, David Sullivan, Don Zickmund, Mike Hy- vonen, Kevin Kaufman, Ted Coley, Dan Hay. Second Row: Scott Pal- merton, Ricky Manns, Robby Dob- son, Ricky Wireman, Andy Steiner, Mark Harsha, Dan Arnett, Chris Bell, Pat Day. Third Row: Coach Tait, Joe Hickman, Jim Johnson, Kevin Bulington, Chris Hannon, Doug Coy, Jeremy McDonnell, John Elijah, Cary Hughes, Joe Gembala, Assistant Coach Walls. f RCHS OPP. 0 Benton Cent. 0 8 Valparaiso 28 6 Kankakee V. 0 14 Twin Lakes 14 12 N. Judson 14 39 N. Newton 6 28 Lake Station 8 Above, Bomber teammates Robbie Dobson and Kevin Kaufman back Chris Hannon as he tackles a Ben- ton Central player. At left John Eli- jah prepares to make a pass as Chris Bell provides a block. 75 Girls ’ swim team improves season Bitta Kenny, Annie Kenny, Jane Donovan, Cherilyn Kasky, Sally Bailey, Michelle Cain, Laura Kasky, Lynn Meyer, Ann Mess- man. (Row two): Coach Brannock, Tracey Sysock, Kelly Merriman, CiCi Jennings. The girls’ swim team has a record of 10-6. It was third out of fourteen teams at the Delphi Sectional. Coach Brannock was selected Sectional Coach of the year. Ann Messman waits for the gun. ,« , , o ' . ■ 76 Bitta Kenny prepares for a backward dive. OPP. 76 76 83 109 104 97 80 56 102 35 23 82 86 110 Ann Messman takes a plunge. RCHS 89 McCutcheon 86 Tw. Lakes 89 Lowell 60 Cr. Point 68 Lake Central 73 W. Lafayette 121 S. Newton 109 Bent. Cent. 61 Harrison 112 N. Judson 60 S. Newton 90 Laf. Jeff 85 Portage 61 Valpo. it ' ■ % Lynn Meyer backstrokes to reach the finish. 77 Cross Country team putts together The Cross Country team ended the 1983 season with 11 wins and 2 losses. The team reached its goals of semi-state, where it placed 12th. It placed second in the sectional and 3rd in regional competition. Awards were given to captain: Stephanie Kelly; Most Valuable: Paul Simonin and Cary Malchow; Mental Attitude: Cary Mal- chow, Eric Eldridge and Steve Rodibaugh. Coach Edmonds stated that the team performed well during the season, that Stephanie Kelly’s winning of the sec- tional was an outstanding performance Front row, left to right: Claude Odle, Dick Marohl, Cary Malchow Steve Rodibaugh, Lance Crowe. Row 2: Brett Steele, Stephanie Kel- ly, Coach Edmonds, Eric Eldridge and Jeff Jordan. RCHS _ Opp. 38 Pioneer 17 18 W. Central 45 23 Lowell 38 27 C.M.A. 34 15 Frontier 48 21 N. Newton 38 32 Twin Lakes 23 I 16 S. Newton 58 15 Tri County 49 28 K.V. 29 15 Benton Central 48 15 Winamac 45 21 N. Judson 37 (Above) Eric Eldridge and Paul Simonin hand off during a relay. At right Cary Malchow push to stay ahead. 78 RCHS Opp 50 W. Central 34 19 Twin Lakes 47 25 Tri County 37 34 Lowell 41 37 McCutcheon 21 46 N. Judson 57 34 Lowell 50 42 Lake Stat, 31 36 N, Newton 42 43 S. Newton 40 49 Frontier 39 28 Tri County 39 36 Kankakee V. 37 32 Benton Cent. 59 41 Kankakee V. 43 38 Winamac 71 45 N. White 39 47 Hebron 32 21 Tri County 33 JM RCHS Opp 36 Hebron 38 44 Tri County 20 36 Twin Lakes 45 40 Kankakee V. 52 40 S. Newton 28 39 S. Newton 28 39 Frontier 21 36 Winamac 24 27 Pioneer 30 41 Ben Cent. 43 49 N, Judson 41 44 N. White 43 50 N. Newton 42 48 Lowell 40 36 Kankakee V, 38 51 West Cent. 39 58 Cent. Cath. 44 32 Lake Stat. 26 45 Harrison 36 48 Hanover Cent. 39 RCHS Opp. 70 Hebron 69 57 Tri County 31 50 Twin Lakes 69 58 S. Newton 54 57 Frontier 53 56 Winamac 64 70 Pioneer 53 70 Benton Cent. 74 58 N. Judson 57 54 N. White 58 66 N. Newton 55 55 Lowell 59 70 Kankakee V. 68 92 West Central 61 60 Cent Cath. 74 46 Lake Stat. 67 54 Harrison 50 68 Hanover Cent. 66 57 Kankakee V. 61 Team. 40 Benton Cent. 52 46 S. Newton 32 36 Tri County 21 25 Kankakee V. 36 24 T. Jefferson 32 24 Franklin 36 22 Twin Lakes 37 41 N. Judson 14 54 Frontier 15 Girls j.v. RCHS Opp. 45 W. Central 15 23 Twin Lakes 21 28 McCutcheon 18 26 N. Judson 18 39 Lowell 28 30 Lake Stat. 24 24 N, Newton 14 20 S. Newton 25 42 Frontier 15 32 Tri County 27 30 Kankakee V. 23 31 N. White 17 23 Winamac 19 32 Hebron 25 29 N. White 30 39 W. Central 22 a A” team RCHS Opp 35 Bent, Cent, 78 40 S. Newton 42 45 N. White 23 47 Winamac 37 40 Tri County 35 32 Lowell 51 46 Kankakee V, 48 33 N. Newton 38 49 T. Jefferson 42 38 Franklin 68 32 Twin Lakes 48 39 N. Judson 42 43 Delphi 48 40 Boone Grove 54 30 Kankakee V. 48 44 S. Newton 47 48 Frontier 51 79 Freshmen Basketball teams work hard for records The freshmen boys have two basketball teams. The A team has a 4-13 record, and the B team has a 4-5 record. Their main goals are to de- velop athletes for the further levels ' of competition, ac- cording to Coach McKim. Awards were given to Pat Day — Best Field Goal Per- centage; Lance Crowe — Best Free Throw: Melvin Stowers — Most Rebounds. Freshmen Basketball team mem- bers are row one, left to right: Kelly Nelson, David Kohley, Dick Mar- ohl, Clay Whaley, Jim Tucker, Doug Coy, Steve Lewis. Row two; Mike Hyvonen, John Potter, Rick Hall, Pat Day, Mr. McKim, Lance Crowe, Melvin Stowers, Jeff Jor- dan, Rodney Davis. At right, getting ready to pass is John Potter. 5 Dribbling the ball is Clay Whaley. At far right Kelly Nelson throws for a dunk. 80 J-V team has ‘‘excellent 9 9 season The Junior Varsity had great season ending with 14 wins and 6 losses. Awards were given to Sherman Simonin — Steals and Free Throw; Lance Barton — Rebounding and Fieldgoals; Steve Rodi baugh — Assists; and Larry Ewen — Mental Attitude. Members of the boys Junior Varsity basketball team are (fron row left to right): Tom Messman, Craig Smith, Tom Jennings, Gordon Lewis, Sher- man Simonin, and Andy Korniak. Back row: Lance Barton, Jim Gehr- ing, Coach Hainje, Larry Ewen, and Bill Thompson. m m i SUf-ww Bill Thompson shoots for two during the game against South Newton. Larry Ewen reaches for the ball while teammates Lance Barton (be- hind) and Tom Messman block the opponent. Lance Barton holds the ball from his opponent. 81 Varsity The Varsity Basketball had a winning season with a re- cord of 12 wins and 9 losses. It was a runner-up in the Thanksgiving Turkey Tour- ney and placed second in the N WH(j Championship. They lost a close sectional game to K-V with a score of 61-57. Coach LeBeau adds: 6 Tt was a successful and very exciting season; the leader- ship exhibited by the seniors was outstanding. Teamwork and enthusiasm were char- acteristics displayed by the entire team.” The following awards were given: Best Free Throw Percentage, Daryl Yeoman; Best Field Goal Percentage, Daryl Yeoman; Most Assists, Chip Gull; Most Rebounds, Daryl Yeo- man.. Front row left to right: Scott Henry, Chip Gull, Rick Odle, Steve Myers, Brian Egan, Steve Rodibaugh. Sec- ond row: Coach LeBeau, Jeff Steinke, Rob Hall, Daryl Yeoman, Jeff Walker, Danny Hickman. Rick Odle and Steve Myers work togeth- er to steal the ball away from an opponent. 82 dwmkers have “ successful ” season At far left, Senior Daryl Yeoman sneaks up the middle to take a shot. At left, Jeff Walker jumps for the tip off. % At near left: Rick Odle gives his all to pass to Daryl Yeoman. At far left: Senior Rob Hall jumps for the hoop. (Photos courtesy of Monique La- couture) 83 oFo’s are an “ active mud fun team The Girls 5 Junior Varsity Basketball team had a suc- cessful season, ending with a 14-2 record. The team’s goals were to develope a team concept of the game, to have a winning season, and see individual improvement in everyone. All goals were accomplished according to Coach Charles Tait. Leigh Jordan, Kelly Carey, Debbie Miller, Sherry Walker and Andrea Primeau received awards. 6 Tt was an active and fun-loving team,” said Tait. The members of the J.V. team are from left, row 1: Andrea Primeau, Debbie Miller, Leigh Jordan, Paula Todd, Michelle Louck. Row 2: Mar- tha Burris, Sherry Walker, Lynn Gehring, Coach Tait, Kristen Luecke, Kelly Carey and Jennifer Phegley. RCHS Opp. 45 W. Central 15 23 Twin Lakes 21 28 McCutcheon 18 26 N. Judson 18 39 Lowell 28 30 Lake Stat. 24 24 N. Newton 14 20 S. Newton 25 42 Frontier 15 32 Tri County 27 30 K.V. 23 31 N. White 17 23 Winamac 19 32 Hebron 25 29 N. White 30 39 W. Central 22 Maureen Egan is blocked by a Fron- tier jumper. Preparing to sink a free-throw at the right is Kristen Luecke. 84 Varsity became more competitive as season progressed The Girls 5 Varsity Basket- ball team had a season re- cord of 7 wins and 12 losses. The season began with a lack of experience, but the team matured and became more competitive as the season progressed. Their goals were to play each game as well as possible and to be competi- tive throughout the season. The members of the Girls 5 Varsity Basketball team are (front row left to right): Stacy Louck, Kim De- Moss, Lisa Kohley, and Robin Col- lard. Second row: Heidi Bean, Man- ager, Karen Stowers, Michelle Luecke, Jennifer Mathews, Coach Brandenburg, Stephanie Schalten- brand, Cheryl Brandenburg, Julie Smith and Sonia Schaltenbrand, manager. RCHS Opp. 50 W. Central 34 19 Twin Lakes 47 25 Tri County 37 34 Lowell 41 37 McCutcheon 21 46 N. Judson 57 34 Lowell 50 42 Lake Station 31 36 N. Newton 42 43 S. Newton 40 49 Frontier 39 28 Tri County 39 36 K.V. 37 | 32 Benton Central 59 41 K.V. 43 | 38 Winamac 71 45 N. White 39 47 Hebron 32 21 Tri County 33 Julie Smith aims high for the basket during their game against Frontier. Karen Stowers looks around to see who she can throw the ball to. 85 Swim team reaches state The Boy’s Swim team did ac- complish one of their goals: . to advance a relay to state. The team placed fifth out of nine teams at the sectional. Jason Post placed 14th in the 500 free style at state. And at state, placing 14th in the 200 medley relay were Jason Post, Rhyan Hay, Scott Wright, and Mike Garrity. The following awards were given: Top Five — Mike Gar- rity, Randy Grow, Rhyan Hay, Jason Post, and Scott Wright; Most Improved: Kyler Laird, “D O”: Brett Steele, Most Valuable: Jason Post. The team ended the season with a record of 4-13. Coach Brannock adds “Look out next year. 55 RCHS opponent 65 Crown Point 107 78 Griffith 93 60 Highland 111 77 Twin Lakes 94 115 N. Judson 56 67 N. Newton 104 36 Chesterton 132 61 Lake Central 110 92 Delphi 77 109 Benton Cent. 59 60 W. Lafayette 109 100.5 Kankakee V. 112 75 Lafayette Jeff 94 80 McCutcheon 88 72 Lowell 94 59 Harrison 108 Front row left to right: Danny Hay, Scott Gill, Andy Steiner, Leon Col- lins, Cary Hughes, Brett Steele, Kyler Laird, Mike Hollerman. Sec- ond row: Coach Brannock, Jason Post, Andy Gill, Randy Grow, Scott Wright, Rhyan Hay, Mike Garrity. At far right: Swimmer Jason Post takes a breather after his strong swimming action. 86 Damon Brinson gets ready to take a dive. Swimmer Scott Wright wets his goggles during a swimming competition. 87 This year’s Boys’ Track team had a successful season, fin- ishing with a 10-2 record. . The Rensselaer boys placed third in the sectional and in the Rensselaer Relays. Throwing the shot put requires all of Greg Britt’s energy. RCHS Opp. [ 63 Winamac 64 79 Kankakee V. 68 100 Twin Lakes 86 113 Herscher 42 106 N. Judson 20 73 N. Newton 53 76 Harrison 51 56 Lowell 71 88 Track rums up winning season •J Vivv;:-. Members of the Boys’ Track team are front row (left to right): Rhyan Hay, Claude Odle, Steve Walter, Eugene Wright, Tom Messman, Dick Marohl, Don Zickmund, Cary Malchow, Scott Henry, and Joe Gembala. Second row: Stephanie Kelly, Mark Harsha, Jon Messman, Bob Chapman, Paul Wing, Steve Rodibaugh, Ted Coley, Rod Pullins, Jeff Elijah, Jeff Steinke, Tom Donnelly, John Elijah. Third Row: Assistant Coach Chastain, John Zimmer, Rick Odle, Mike Hopkins, Fred Hershamn, Lynn Marlatt, Larry Ewen, Cary Hughes, Lance Crow, Greg Britt, Jim Pucka, Andy Williams, Gordie Lewis, Coach Edmonds. Andy Williams swings his arm to obtain good footage while throwing the discus. V’.t j RCHS Opp. 74 Winamac 35 54 Kankakee 55 92 North Judson 17 80 North Newton 29 i 56 Harrison 53 85 Lowell 24 65 Boone Grove 4 4 Sectional records set by Lady Bombers Michelle Luecke, sophomore and senior Ronda Sheffler set new sectional records in the discus and 200 dash re- spectively. The Girls’ Track team had a seasonal record of 10-2. The girls won the Freshmen Invitational, the Rensselear Relays and the conference meet. Eight members advanced to re- gional competition. At freshmen-sophomore invita- tional Leigh Jordan ran in the dis- tance medlay relay. Paula Hoover watches her feet as she prepares to throw the shot put. Members of the Girls’ Track team are front row (left to right): Melinda Richie, Lisa Wood, Paula Hoover, Tammy Lashbrook, Lisa Kohley, Julie Smith, Robin Collard, Paula Todd, Bitta Kenny, and Margaret Miller. Second row: Michelle Loucke, Sherry Walker, Laura Kasky, Michelle Cain, Martha Burris, Mechelle Kelly, Ann Messman, Jodi Pullins, Kelly Merriman, CiCi Jennings, and Susan Hurley. Back row: Coach Messman, Nora Auginbaugh, Ronda Sheffler, Dawn Hall, Tracey Sysock, Michelle Luecke, Leigh Jordan, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Stephanie Kelly, Joann Jenkins, Debbie Miller, Kelly Carey, Melissa Richie and Assistant Coach Sharon Krintz. 99 ember Beys wist Member of the Boys’ Golf team are, kneeling (left to right): Damon Brinson, Jeff Klinkhamer, Pat Day, Mike Hyvonen, Tim Healey, David Kohley. Back row: Coach Stefanich, Darren Mingear, Daryl Yeoman, Mike Burvan, Scott Wright, Tod Davisson, Ken Jung, Scott Schlut- tenhoffer, Dave Stefanich, Jason Post. Bill Thompson. The Bomber Boys’ Golf team ended a nearly perfect season with a 17-1 record. By the end of the season it had won the Northwest Hoosier Conference Title, placed first in the Indi- ana High School Athletic Association’s Sectional Tourna- ment and reached seventh in the IHSAA regional. The team won two invitational tournaments also. Coach Stefanich said that the team was a “very dedicated group of young men.” Mike Burvan received the Most Valu- able Golfer and Captain’s Awards; Dave Stefanich and Bill Thompson won the Most Improved Golfer and Mental Atti- tude Awards. 90 Mike Burvan prepares to sink a hole in one. Jason Post walks toward his ball to make another hit. Ken Jung watches his golf ball sail through the air. RCHS Opp. 166 Lowell 198 169 Andrean 175 152 Winamac 193 338 South Newton Invi- tat. 161 Twin Lakes 176 324 W. Lafayette 342 330 Rochester Inv. 339 RCHS Inv. 165 Boone Grove 189 183 Tri-County 209 165 Kankakee Valley 183 316 NWHC 324 Crawfordsville Inv. 167 Lake Central 160 328 Twin Lakes 339 325 Lake Hills Inv. 346 Crown Point 257 340 Sectional 91 ' • J.Vds make individual improvement ‘ S ' The Junior Varsity Baseball team’s “individual improve- ment goals were met this year,” says Coach Charles Tait. Chris Bell received the Batting Title ending the sea- son with a .400 average. Steve Mitchell received the Most Improved Award. Oth- er outstanding players were Best Pitcher Bob Weems, Kurt Nagel with six stolen bases and the Leading RBI men Steve Mitchell and Larry Goad. The team ended the season with a 3-8-1 re- cord. The J.V. players are, front row: Scott Murphy, Craig Justice, Steve Mitchell, Kurt Nagel, Kevin Wood, Larry Goad, Clay Whaley. Back row: Assistant Coach Taulman, Mike Kosta, Scott Hoover, Mike Dawson, Melvin Stowers, Chris Bell, Bob Weems and Coach Tait. • r. ' 92 LeBeau named conference coach • t - . 86 i -. MU ■$$ • 4 The Varsity team is, front row: Alan Onder, Kenny Hickman, Scott Murphy, Mike Moon, Bill Wagner, Kelly Nelson. Row two: Reggie Fleming, Lance Barton, Randy Fleming, Tom Camp, Steve Mitchell, Steve Walker, Mike Garrity. Row threee: Dan Hickman, Jeff Walker, Rob Hall, Assistant Coach Taulman, Coach LeBeau, Kevin Hamer, Bob Weems, and Assistant Coach Tait. The Varsity Baseball team won the Northwest Hoosier Conference Championship with a 7-1 record. The team finished the season with an overall record of 15-11-1. Mr. Kent LeBeau was named the conference coach of the year 2 and five players, Rob Hall, Dan Hickman, Jeff Walker, Reggie Flem- ing and Randy Fleming were named to the all conference team. The team’s batting champ was Dan Hickman with a .451 average; RBI King was Dan Hickman. Rob Hall was the Outstand- ing Pitcher; Reggie Fleming won the Golden Glove Award. Dan Hickman was named the Most Valuable Player on the team. “We were an inexperienced club at the beginning, but the team made steady improve- ment throughout the sea- son,” said Coach LeBeau. Above, Chris Bell sneaks by a Rebel player. Far left: Mike Moon is con- gratulated by Coach Tait. Left: Larry Goad makes a slide for safety. Rob Hall pitches at right. 93 Seniors pour energy into athletics i Senior Volleyball players are left to right: Tammy Lash- brook, Kim OeMoss, Cindy Ziese, Ronda Sheffler, and Stacy Louck. Tf itvS ' S r -, r • ' ■ ■■ The Senior Football players are (front row, left to right): Ryon Shaw, Ken Jung, Frank Zickmund, Chris Meeks, Rod Pullins, Jeff Steinke. Second row: Kevin Hamer, Mike Burvan, Greg Britt, Brian Jordan, Jeff Walker, Dan Hickman, and Matt Stefan- ich. Below, the Senior Swimmer is Kelly Merriman. vT- J . The Senior Cross Country runner is Stephanie Kelly. 94 1 The 1984 senior wrestlers are, from left (back row): Matt Stefanich, Ke- vin Hamer, Kelly Miller. Front row: Chris Meeks, Frank Zickmund. The senior women basketball play- ers are, left, Stacy Louck and at right, Kim DeMoss. 95 ’S The 1984 senior Track mem- bers are, front row (left to right): Ronda Sheffler, Kel- ly Merriman, Stephanie Kel- ly, Tammy Lashbrook, Row two: Steve Walter, Rodney Pullins, Greg Britt and Jim Pucka. Senior Baseball players are from left: Dan Hickman, Jeff Walker, Rob Hall and Kevin Hamer. 96 Senior Golfers left to right are: Ken Jung, Daryl Yeo- man and Mike Burvan. Freshmen Freshman class officers are(back row, 1 to r): Jennifer Phegley, Vice President; Sherry Walker, Secretary; Andy Steiner, Treasurer. In front row is Lynn Meyer, President. i Colleen Anderson Jill Arndt Daniel Arnett Sally Bailey Debbie Bassett Kathy Beaver Shannon Beaver Chris Bell Lisa Black Chris Britt Jeff Brown Kevin Bulington Martha Burris Michelle Cain Kathy Caldwell Lisa Calhoun Misty Campbell Temple Campbell Kelly Carey Christy Carroll Marilyn Chapman Ted Coley Leon Collins Doug Coy 98 Lance Crowe Kellie Daniels Rodney Davis Pat Day Julie Delaney Robbie Dobson Tom Dowty Darin Duley Julie Effinger Maureen Egan John Elijah Tammie Firkins Sandra Fishburn Tina Frey Cheri Fritch Lisa Gastineau Lynn Gehring Joe Gembala David Gilbert Scott Gill Rick Hall Chris Hannon Mark Harsha Daniel Hay 99 100 Deanna Hensley Karen Hesson Joe Hickman Mike Hollerman Paula Hoover Jim Huff Cary Hughes Don Hutton Mike Hyvonen Jim Johnson Jeff Jordan Laura Kasky Kevin Kaufman Kelly Kellner Mechelle Kelly Roger Kingma Julie Koehler David Kohley Gene Kozyra Kyler Laird Janet Lane Heather Lanoue Suzanne Lash Dana Lashbrook Freshman band member Dana Lashbrook “takes five.” Freshmen band members Shannon Beaver and Michele Randle live it up during a break in band practice. Stev e Lewis Connie Linback Michelle Lintner John List Tammy Lloyd Michelle Louck Kristen Luecke Ricky Manns Dick Marohl Ann Messman Lynn Meyer Darren Miller Margaret Miller Terry Miller Ed Mitchell Steve Molenaar Karen Moriarty Jeff Morrill Annette Mullins Amy McClanahan Greg McCollum Jeremy McDonnell Ethel McElroy Kelly Nelson Claude Odle Alan Onder Christina Onder Michelle Osman Gary Pack Scott Palmerton 101 t Jennifer Phegley John Potter Andrea Primeau Lori Prohosky Jodi Pullins Tonia Pullins Christy Putman Michele Randle Mike Reitz Dan Ritter Lori Rude Rosalinda Saucedo Jeff Scheurich Tina Schleman Leslie Schluttenhofer Kelly Shearer Charles Shroyer Angie Shumaker Chris Smith Brett Steele Andy Steiner Mike Steinke Sandra Steinke Melvin Stowers David Sullivan Teresa Suit Tracey Sysock Jim Tucker Joan Valade Claudia Villarreal Sherry Walker Melissa Webb Mary Weems Clay Whaley Gena Whitlow Lorie Wicks Bruce Wilson Paul Wilson Ricky Wireman Lisa Wood Donald Zickmund 102 Sophomores The Sophomore class officers are (clockwise): Allan Misch, Treasurer; Heidi Bean, Vice President; Sonia Schaltenbrand, President; and Julie Mitchell, Secretary. 103 Tobey Amsler Nora Aughinbaugh Linda Bacewic Lance Barton Heidi Bean Troy Bilek Lynne Blue Damon Brinson Susan Brown Shelly Burdett William Campbell Tom Carroll Robert Chapman Iris Clark Bryan Coley Shelley Conley Tama Conley Donita Cotner Teresa Cripe Terry Davisson Michael Dawson Vickie DeMoss Jim DeVelde Gary Dunlap Joe Effinger Larry Ewen David Fleming Michael Fleming Randy Fleming Eileen Folenga Pamela Fontaine Gilbert Garcia Kim Garcia -James Gehring Larry Goad Todd Goodman Bruce Grant Anita Graves Matthew Hallman Heather Hanefee Dana Haskins Frank Hauck Ray Hickman Sherry Hickman Nancy Hoaks John Holder Erica Hoover Scott Hoover 104 At far right Damon Brinson and Jeff Klinkhamer work on reeds for their instru- ments. Karen Hayes Timothy Healey Scott Henry Kevin Hesson Rodney Hesson Jason Hickman Jimmy Hurd Susan Hurley Joann Jenkins Cecile Jennings Thomas Jennings Aimee Jordan 105 Jeffery Klinkhamer Mike Kosta Beth Kucinskas Gregory Kuyrkepdall Annette Lane Natalie Lanoue Patty Lattimore Lisa Lefler Glen Leichty Diane Leipert Gordon Lewis Tonya Lloyd Relaxing after a hard practice are from left: Sophomore Mark Muday, Junior Jeff Michael, and Freshman Kyler Laird. Leigh Jordan Wilma Jungles Craig Justice John Kahler Elizabeth Kenny Gloria Kerns Debra Lockard Daniel Love, Jr. Michelle Luecke James Mahaffey Margaret Mahaffey Cary Malchow Lynn Marlatt Shari Marlin Billie McElfresh Rick McElfresh Jonathan Messman Tom Messman Christine Meyer Troy Meyer Deborah Miller Darren Mingear Allan Misch Julie Mitchell Steve Mitchell Angela Moore Thomas Moore Mark Muday Scott Murphy Caroline Nagel Cathy Nagel Kurt Nagel Kimberly Nelson Ron Pack Andrea Patzschke Kristen Paul Cindy Pixley Chris Porter Lisa Prater Mike Pratt Steven Randle Tim Reichert Melinda Richie Melissa Richie Dawn Ross John Sayers Sonia Schaltenbrand Patrick Scheurich Amanda Schnelle Regina Sheffer Sherman Simonin Craig Smith Brian Spall Kevin Stath The Sophomore float, which at- tempted to make gelatin out of the Knox Redskins, placed second in the Homecoming Float contest. 106 Ready for the next round of music are (left): Kathy Cald- well, freshman, Cathy Nagel, sophomore, Christina Onder, freshman. Carol Steinke Roy Stewart Jeral Stone Mary Sullivan Vicki Suit William Thompson Dayna Toben Paula Todd Linda Tomlinson Phil Valade David Vohlken Craig Wagner Lori Warran Teresa Webb Robert Weems Hobert Whitaker Jay Wilcox Skip Wilcox Paul Wing Cynthia Wireman Kevin Wood Robin Woolley April Wright Wanda Wright David Zacher Dawn Zickmund 107 Juniors t Mary Margaret Ahler Mary Arnott Irma Bennett Michael Black Frank Blacklidge Jeff Boring Cheryl Brandenburg Traci Brinson Tim Brown Tom Camp David Carlson John Carter The Junior class officers are (left to right, bottom row): Judy Nagel, President; Shannon Ockermann, Secretary; (top row): Susanne Hughes, Vice President; and Mary Ahler, Treasurer. $ I Hi! II 1 11 ■« its : M M lir .1. - Connie Chapman Larry Coley Robin Collard David Cox Chris DeBoard Tom Connelly Jane Donovan Mary Beth Downard Charles Dunlap Christina Eckholm Brian Egan 108 Eric Eldridge Jeffery Elijah Lisa Erb Angela Fleming Reggie Fleming Melanie Florence Laura Folenga Stephanie Fortune Ronald Frey Andy Garcia s Mike Garrity Deborah Gembala Andrew Gill Suzanne Griffin Chip Gull Melissa Hale Brian Hall Heidi Hamer Mary Harrington Jeffrey Harris Rhyan Hay Tracey Hazelet Fred Hershman Shannon Henry In band the trumpet players have much hard work, but Junior Jeff Michael manages to include some humor. 109 Some sophomores enjoy the Home- coming Parade from their float. It looks like Mike ’Moon, in the Indian outfit, really gets into his work. Teresa Hileman Michael Hopkins Susanne Hughes Steve Hyvonen Paula Ivey Eric Jackson Jynell Jenkins Laura Jung Cherilyn Kasky Jackie Kennedy Annie Kenny Stacy Owpns Rodney Klinger Lisa Kohley Andrew Korniak Kathy Krzton Deanna Lane Rodney Lane Paul Lattimore Cathy Liersch Thomas Lintner Lisa List Allen Livingston Cassie Madison Larissa Mason Jennifer Mathews Vincent Messer Brian Meyer Jeff Michael Boyd Michal 110 Colleen Miller John Minter Jacque Mitchell Tina Mitchell Michael Moon Jeff Moore Mandy Moore Mike Mroczek Gerry Murphy Kevin Murphy Nancy Murray Steve Myers Judith Nagel Bart Nesius Shannon Ockermann Rick Odle Joann Onder Jonny Owsley Junior Steve Hyvonen quietly takes advantage of library materials. Charlene Pack Scott Paul Beth Pigford Jason Post Tamara Pullins Tina Putman Andrea Rayburn Ronald Reitz Brendon Risner Elizabeth Risner Stephen Rodibaugh Albert Sayler 111 Stephanie Schaltenbrand Susan Scheurich Scott Schluttenhofer Dwayne Schultz Sandra Sellers Tana Sheffer 1 Todd Sheffler Betty Shell Shelley Sigman Jody Simmons Paul Simonin Cathy Sleeman Diane Smith Julie Smith Randy Sperry Dave Stefanich Anthony Steinke Karen Stowers Angela Teeters Ulysses Villarreal Chris Wagner Steven Walker Don Webb Staci Webb Karyn Weltzin Pamela Whitaker Angela Widner Andrew Williams David Williams Eugene Wright Scott Wright Jamie Yeoman David Ziese John Zimmer Scott Zickmund Jacque Mitchell helps carry the tune by playing the bass clarinet. 112 Seniors Clockwise from top right, the Senior Class officers are: President Steve Healey, Trea- surer Chip Misch, Secretary Stephanie Kelly and Vice President Ken Jung. Brian Antcliff Jeff Aughinbaugh Nancy Baker Barb Baumann Tony Bell Ruth Blacklidge Greg Britt Doug Bulington Lori Burdett Mike Burvan Julie Clark Kim DeMoss Todd DeWees Holly Eldridge Sandy Ewen Sherri Firkins Jeff Fleming Scott Fleming 114 Brenda Goad Troy Goodman Samantha Grant % Robert Graves Randy Grow Rob Hall Kevin Hamer Jeff Hammond Luann Harrington Kenny Haun Robin Hayes Steve Healey 115 John Hensley Brian Herre Dennis Hershman Annette Hickman Dan Hickman Marla Houston Vivian Huff Brian Jordan Ken Jung Keith Junk Stephanie Kelly Laurie Kendall 116 Jessica Kuyrkendall Frank Lane Tammy Lashbrook Bill Lattimore Richard Lebed Steve Lilly Lori List Kevin Long Stacy Louck Kelly Loveall Paula McElroy Jack McNeal 117 Chris Meeks Kelly Merriman Dawn Meyer Tracy Meyer Leila Michal Debbie Miller Jeff Miller Kelly Miller Kim Miller Sandy Miller Chris Mingear Joy Minter 118 Chip Misch Cathy Molenaar Tim Moore m 5 � Kevin Moriarty Tony Morrow Diane Myers Jerry Nelson Judy Nesbitt Carol Onder Don Osika Monica Pack Carol Pearman 119 s Linda Phillips Juli Porter Laurel Posey Jim Pucka Rod Pullins Allison Riley Kim Rule Juanita Saucedo Georgia Sayers Lynne Scheurich Tim Scheurich Ryon Shaw 120 Ronda Sheffler Becky Slawson Leona Smith David Spall David Spencer Carrie Staddon Matt Stefanich Jeff Steinke Tom Steinke Leasa Sukraw Tom Suit Denise Sutton 121 Lisa Sysock Trissa Todd Gary Tow i Linda Vail Jill Vanderwielen Jeff Walker Steve Walters Sandy Warran Lyle Webb Lora Whitaker Bobbi Jo Wireman Jennifer Worden 122 Jacqueline Wright Daryl Yeoman Frank Zickmund Cindy Ziese Not pictured are: Ronda Baker Gerben Bennett Carrie Broussard Linda Peterson Joe Dickson Donnie Florence Paulo Liegio David Longstreth Steve Mathews Carl Shroyer Russel Whitaker (T1 © © f if r ° rv Seniors Girls Vie It or Que 123 Trissa Todd crowned Homecoming Queen 124 r 127 38 : ' ,‘t $Kf $ Juniors me 1984 v “Superstars” Below Senior Kelly Merriman runs the obstacle course on Superstars Day. At right Cheryl Brandenburg catches something fishy during the Catfish Toss. Matt Stefanich playing the guitar provides some soft music at near right. The Senior tug-of-war team eyes its opponents gracefully at far right. 130 The Junior tug-of-war team pulls together for a victory at left V The Sophomore team digs in its heels at left. Seniors Steve Healey and Kim Rule discuss who’s better suited to ride a tricycle. 131 Prom King Matt Stefanich and Queen Tammy Cortez sit prettily for the picture. i The king and queen candidates at front row: Chris Mingear, King Matt Stefanich, Queen Tammy Cortez, Jill Vanderwielen, Trissa Todd, and Kim Miller. Back row: Greg Britt, Rob Hall, Dan Hick- man, Carrie Broussard and Lisa Sy- sock. 132 Tina Mitchell and Shelley Sigman collect gowns from Lori List, Lisa Sysock and David Spencer. Richard Lebed expresses some thoughts to a friend after the ceremony. 133 Semims stmt over after graduation Commencement started with an in- vocation by Father Matichek of St. Joseph ' College, pictured at right. 134 At left, Bomber fever spreads to the 1984 Senior class. Below left, Ran- dy Grow is congratulated by Mr. Crowe. Below right, Julie Clark re- ceives her diploma from the Super- intendent of Schools, James Fritch. 135 Barb Baumann addresses the audi- ence as she gives her speech at graduation. Richard Lebed gives his Valedictorian address. Under the direction of Mr. Schalen- brand, the senior choir members perform during the graduation cere- mony. s Stacy Louck looks into the crowd of fellow graduates as she addresses them with her speech. 137 Seniors honored at amnaal awards night Mr. Crowe poses with Richard Lebed, Maureen Groppe and Barb Baurnann as they are chosen as the valedictorians of the 1984 class. Jenny Worden is all smiles as she receives an award from Mrs. Atkin- son. Kevin Moriarty and Brenda Goad beam proudly during awards night. 138 Ken Jung looks on as Stacy Louck receives an award. Mr. Schaltenbrand awards Kevin Long for his musical talent. 139 Don Jacks smiles with pride as he is awarded by Mr. Crowe. sr - I h Senior speakers are Judy Nesbitt, Don Jacks, Richard Lebed, Mau- reen Groppe and Barb Baumann. Judy Nesbitt poses for the camera as she receives an award for her musical coritributions to RCHS. 141 142 ■ 143 Editor 9 s page As editor of the Rensselaer Central High School CHAOS, I would like to thank the following: Mr. George Kingsley for helping with our yearbook and Miss Haigh for her patience and understanding. I would also like to thank the Journal- ism staff for its help. I need to thank Monique Lacouture for her assistance with sports pictures. And for theose students who helped to make this yearbook what it is, thank you for your help. 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