Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1985 volume:

5 Junior class Carnival takes the prize Above, Principal Robert Crowe does time during the Junior Carnival. Debbie Miller and Joann Jenkins hold the evidence as Randy Flem- ing and Kurt Nagel run for the towel. 8 A crowd assembles outside the RCHS jail. 9 Annual Spelling Bee puts whiz kids in the s potlight Above Julie Bilyeu concentrates on her spelling. At right Kelly Carey searches the sky for the correct spelling of her word. Roger Nagel keeps his eye on his fellow contestants. Genny Jones listens intently while Mr. Crowe dictates a word. 10 ■ M ' jj RCHS burns up Lake Station Eagles at Homecoming Homecoming was different this year because of the new state regulations that limit non-educational activities during the school day. We didn ' t get out of school for the usual homecoming parade. Instead, the students paraded the night before the game. A bonfire was the culmination of the parade. One sacrifice of an eagle was made by the sophomore class, while RCHS went on to defeat Lake Station 26-7. 11 Stephanie Fortune and escort Rod Klinger are shown to the left. At top, above is Laura Jung with her escort Eric Jackson; above is Missy Hale with escort Rick Odle. The escorts are the candidates for King. Pictured above is Jennifer Phegley, one of the J.V. Cheerleaders, putting on a skit at the bonfire. At top right Scott Paul, the Student Council President, gives a short speech. At right Matt Henry is chased by fire and Todd Lewis. 13 Other candidates and escorts look on as Traci Brinson is crowned Queen. Pictured at left the University of Minne- sota Gopher says a friendly “hello to some Rensselaer fans. The University of Minnesota ' s marching band provided a special treat for Rensselaer by perform- ing at our Homecoming halftime. 14 Homeroom period provides occasional break from routine Homeroom offers a chance for clubs to meet during school instead of after school, and if you have no meeting to at- tend, it gives an extra half hour for doing homework. Nanna Roseng addresses mem- bers of the A.V. Assistants Club. Eva Kasky uses her time to finish up a little homework at far left. Rollin Hay takes time out to pose at left. 15 RCHS has first annual Quiz Bowl At the suggestion of Scott Paul, Student Council President, Rensselaer Central had its first Quiz Bowl contest. Four teams with a total of 1 7 people compet- ed. In first place came Darren Mingear, Glen Leichty, Allan Misch, and Randy Fleming. They received as prizes $25, a dinner, a free tour of Northway Products and a Certificate of Excellence. At right, Darren Mingear smiles at Mr. Crowe, MC of the Quiz Bowl. At left Sonia Schaltenbrand delivers an answer for her team. 16 985 Science Fair features a variety of projects The 1985 Science Fair con- sisted of 30 or more pro- jects. These ranged from bacteria experimentation to light ' s effect on plants. At above left Mr. Brandenburg helps Fair participant Karen Stowers with her project. Mark Harsha stays after school to work on his project. At right Debbie Bassett beams proudly in front of her project. 17 i B.A.D.D. educates youth Bombers Against Drinking and Drugs (B.A.D.D.) was established at RCHS to educate youth about sub- stance abuse and its harm- ful effects, problems, and consequences. BADD will try to promote positive at- titudes and well-being among youth. The club also hopes to establish so- cial activities as alterna- tives to drinking. Members are front row, (I to r): Officers Paula Ivey, Sandra Sellers, Glen Leichty, Irma Williamson, and Ted Coley. Second row: Cindy Wireman, Jim Tucker, Bruce Wilson, David Sullivan, Debra Lockard, Tama Conley, and Tina Schleman. Third row: Tom Dowty, Craig Davisson, Bill Maniscalco, and Daniel Hay. Above members of BADD, Tama Conley, Mary Sullivan, and Michelle Luecke, attend a meeting. At right, BADD sponsor Robert Crowe and Vice-President Sandra Sell- ers conduct a meeting of RCHS ' s newest club. 19 Choir members sing for entertainment The choirs, made up of Swing choir Celebrate and the regular choir en- tertain many occasions within the school and the community. Each choir performs four concerts, in- cluding one with the band. The choir gives its mem- bers opportunities to sing a variety of types of music, including ballads, show tunes, and traditional fa- vorites. Accompanists for the choir at the piano are, left, Peggy Karns and Genny Jones. Members of Celebrate are front row (I to r): Mike Garrity, Mary Beth Downard, Tom Camp, Mary Ahler. Back row: Sheila Brandenburg, Lance Crowe, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Cary Hughes, Tana Sheffer, Brett Risner, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Andy Korniak, and Suzanne Hughes. 20 1 At left, Mike Garrity and Sheila Brandenburg sing with the group Celebrate and the High School Choir. Above left, members of Celebrate play for one of the four co ncerts held each year. At right, Mr. Schaltenbrand directs the choir through one of their numbers. 21 Bomberettes parade on for a better year Members of the 1984-85 Bomberettes are front row (I to r): Angie Moore, Jacque Mitchell, Melinda Richie, Heather Hanafee, Susan Brown, Karen Moriarty, Karen Hayes, Lisa Leffler. Second row: Angie Widner, Tana Sheffer, Jane Donovan, Laura Kasky, Kris Paul, Amy McClanahan, Margaret Mahaffey, Cheri Fritch. Seniors Angie Widner and Tana Sheffer at right are the 1984-85 Co- Captains. 22 I Above left, Bomberettes Amy McClanahan and Melinda Richie per- form in one of the many Rensselaer parades, as do Angie Moore and Susan Brown (directly above). At left, Bomberettes line up to dance at a basketball game during the winter season. 23 The Bomber Brigade The Bomber Brigade had a very successful year. It attended the Indiana Tournament of Bands at Chesterton and won an invita- tion to Florida to play at the Citrus Bowl. Besides this contest and the Florida trip, the band also participated in many pa- rades. Pictured at right, the Brigade had their picture taken as part of the Florida trip. Below, (I to r): Michelle Louck, Dana Lashbrook, and Mechelle Kelly model their shades at band practice. Far right, the band members prepare to leave for Florida. 24 1 takes a little trip Above, Heidi Nagel and Lisa Pratt ham it up at a contest. Below, director Jim Earnest relaxes in the hot Florida sun. Maybe he ' s trying to get a tan!! Jazz Band provides jazzy” entertainment The Rensselaer High School Jazz Band has been together now for 2 years. It provides the music for Ideal Lady Night, and per- forms at a few of the regu- lar high school band con- certs. Director Jim Earnest said that he would some- day like to increase the size of the band. At Jazz Band contest in Lebanaon this year it received a first division rating. The mem- bers of Jazz Band are: Ka- ren Stowers, Melvin Stowers, David Stowers, Michelle Louck, John list, John Potter, Jeff Klink- hamer, Tom Carroll, Heather Louck, Scott Paul, Greg Sweeney, Mark Muday, Jeff Michael, Kyler Laird, Jim Mahaffer, and Bill Allen. Above , the Jazz Band performs at the Sunshine Society ' s Ideal Lady Night. Jim Mahaffey and Karen Stowers provide rhythm for the band with the electric bass and the electric piano. Mr. Earnest at the right an- nounces the next song. 26 National Honor Society gives academic V recognition The National Honor Soci- ety is a nationwide aca- demic recognition club. The members receive pins for services. They pro- vided a food baskef for a needy family for Christmas 1984. The organization has existed since 1921. NHS, spring inductees are, from left, Mark Muday, Tom Mess- man, Mary Beth Downard, Kris Paul, and Jason Post. 27 Chaos staff pulls together to produce ' 85 yearbook The Chaos staff works very hard every year to produce the yearbook. The staff has under- gone some changes in 1984. Now, there is an editor in charge of each section and an editor-in- chief who is supposed to oversee all areas of production. Students who work on the year- book for two years may be eligible for member- ship in Quill and Scroll, a nationwide journalism honor society. The Editors are front row: Julie Delaney, Academics; Linda Bacewic, Student Life and Julie Delaney works hard at a clerical aspect of her Ads; Jeff Harris, Photography; Shelley Conley, Faculty; Kelly Kellner, Album. Back row: job as editor of the Academics section— typing copy. John List, End of the Year; Kathy Caldwell, Sports; and Debbie Bassett, Organizations. Members of the Chaos staff are front row (I. to r.): Julie Delaney, Linda Bacewic, Shelley Conley, and Kelly Kellner. Row two: Tabatha Malchow, Kathy Caldwell, Julie Effinger, Debbie Bassett, Heather Lanoue and Pam Putts. Back row: John List, Roger Kingma and Jeff Harris. 28 The RENSSELAERIEN informs school of activities The RENSSELAERIEN newspaper informs the school and the community of current activities and events. The paper ' s spon- sor Ms. Haigh gives out certificates to first year members, and pins to sec- ond year veterans. Mem- bers of the news paper staff are also eligible to be in Quill and Scroll, a jour- nalism honor society open to two year members with certain qualifications. Members of the RENSSELAERIEN staff are, front row (I to r): Dawn Hall, Belinda Jordan, Editor-in- chief Erica Hoover, Debbie Bas- sett, Laura Moit. Back row; Julie Bilyeu, Deanna Hensley, Melvin Stowers, Pam Putts, Shauna Schaltenbrand, and Jon Owsley. A member of both publications staffs Debbie Bassett works here on the CHAOS. Editor-in-chief Erica Hoover also works as a Bomber Alert Corp mem- ber by registering parents on Parents ' Day. Fellowship of Christian Athletes teaches students to be role models The Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes (FCA) is a group of 25 students bound together by their faith in Jesus Christ. The athletes meet to encour- age each other in personal Christian growth and fel- lowship. The FCA helps athletes to realize that they need to be accept- able role models to others. The sponsor is Mr. Chas- tain. First row (I to r): Steve Walker, Paula Todd, Julie Smith, and Paul Wing. Second row: Laura Kasky, Jane Donovan, Melissa Richie, Lori Murphy, Joe Burvan, Craig Davisson, Kevin Wing, and Jeff Webb. Third row: Robin Collard, Lisa Kohley, Ann Messman, Kris- ten Luecke, Sherry Walker, Mar- tha Burris, and Lynn Meyer. Fourth row: Steve Rodibaugh, Tom Messman, Jon Messman, Lance Barton, Brian Egan, Steve Myers, and Rod Klingler. Laura Kasky and Robin Collard sit in during a FCA meeting. Officers o f the FCA are (I to r): Steve Walker, Paula Todd, Julie Smith, and Paul Wing. 30 Health Occupations students lend helping hands The Health Occupa- tions club extends its services and concern to the community. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Nagel. In the bed: Charmin Pack. First row: Mary Arnott, Lisa Kohley, Liz Risner, Laura Fo- lenga, Heidi Hamer, Kim Gar- cia, Debbie Miller, Cassie Madison, and Lori Warren. Second row: Christine Eck- holm, Deanna Watson, Caro- line Nagel, Tammy Pullins, Kim Nelson, Natalie Lanoue, Susan Hurley, April Wright, Sherry Hickman, and Cindy Wireman. Monogram Club promotes athletes and athletics 31 OEA sends one member to state-level competition Office Education Association is a Vocational business club that is recognized nationally. The president, Judy Nagel, was named the Indiana Vocational Student of the year and honored at a dinner in Indianapolis. The club ' s sponsor is Ms. Rich. Here, President Judy Nagel speaks at a meeting of the OEA. The members of OEA are front row (I to r): Shannon Henry, Cathy Liersch, Judy Nagel, and Jacque Mitchell. Second row: Shannon Ock- ermann, Tina Wheeler, Carol Steinke, Susan Brown, and Pam Fon- taine. Third row: Staci Webb, Carol Klaus, JoAnn Onder, Melissa Ri- chie, Dayna Toben, and Shelly Sigman. 32 Student Council serves the High School The members of the Student Council are front row (I to r): Kevin Wing, Maureen Egan, Angie Teeters, Mandy Moore, Cheryl Brandenburg, Tabby Malchow, and Randy Fleming. Second row: Judy Nagel, Greg Michael, Mike Moon, Julie Wright, Don Zickmund, Heather Lanoue, Jennifer Phegley, Paula Todd, and Laura Jung. Third row: Mr. Michael, sponsor, Jeff Michael, Brian Egan, Larry Ewen, Alan Misch, and Jeff Jordan. The Student Council, with the aid of sponsor Mr. Mi- chael, is a government club which provides many ser- vices for the High School. The club sponsors the Christ- mas movie, and one dance. This year it began showing cartoons during Friday lunches. The council raises mon- ey through donations and coke sales. Here, senior representative Mandy Moore listens carefully at a meet- Mr. Michael presides over a meeting in room 100. ing. 33 Building Trades students learn creative construction skills The students of Building Trades work hard every day to create a house which is the class project. This year ' s house is one of 9 built since the class be- gan. This class not only teaches construction work but it can also teach things that all people could use such as plumb- ing, wiring, and insulation installation techniques. The afternoon Building Trades class includes front row (I to r): Greg Kuyrkendall, Tom Lintner, Kevin Hesson, and Rod Hesson. Second row: Chris Wagner, Mike Fleming, and Jason Hickman. Third row: Gary Dunlap, Mr. Min- gear, Andy Garcia. Not pictured is Eugene Wright. Morning Building Trades class includes: John Minter, Jody Simmons, Boyd Michal, Charlie Dunlap, Todd Goodman, and Mr. Mingear. 34 35 Bomber Alert Corp serves high school The Bomber Alert Corp is an organization spon- sored by Mr. LeBeau. Members are Greeters and Guides for Grandpar- ents ' Day, Parents ' Day, and ushers for the school play. The 16-member club is school funded. The Bomber Alert Corps members are front row (I to r): Mary Abler, Angie Teeters, Cheryl Brandenburg, Stephanie Fortune, and Karen Stowers. Row two: Lisa Erb Mandy Moore, Tana Sheffer, Angi Widner, Beth Pigford, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, and Diane Smith. Row three: Natalie Lanoue, Bitta Kenny, Sonia Schal- tenbrand, Melinda Richie, Erica Hoover, Julie Smith, and Heidi Bean. Back row: Alan Misch, Tom Messman, Glen Leichty, and Jon Messman. The officers of the Bomber Alert Corps are (I to r): Cheryl Brandenburg, Mary Abler, Angie Teeters, Stephanie Fortune, and Karen Stowers. In the back row is the sponsor, Mr. LeBeau B.A.C. member Lisa Erb commands the sign-in table during Parents ' Day. 36 i Snow cancels Sigma Digamma ' s Mardi Gras Sigma Digamma is the for- eigh language club at RCHS. The sponsor is Mrs. Baker, and the club is sup- ported by dues. Because of the snow days and can- cellation of school, fhe an- nual Mardi Gras Fesfival furned into a foreign food fasfing party rescheduled during activity period. Members of Sigma Digamma are front row (I to r): Erica Hoover, Vicki DeMoss, Beth Pigford, and Shannon Ockmann. Row two: Traci Brinson, Mary Beth Downard, Tabby Malchow, Nanna Roseng, Kim Hartley, Laurie Shier, Genny Jones, Julie Bilyeu, Judy Nagel, Mary Ahler, Mike Kosta, and Mike Lim. Row three: Tana Sheffer, Tina Putman, Kim Nelson, Julie Mitchell, Kelly Odom, Meridee Watt, Samantha Odle, Jennifer Nesius, Laura Jung, Jane Donovan, Larissa Mason, Regina Sheffer, CiCi Jennings. Row four: Bitta Kenny, Heidi Bean, Suzanne Hughes, Angie Teeters, Susan Hurley, Sherry Hickman, Leigh Jordan, Heather Hana- fee, Nora Aughinbaugh, Lisa Lefler, Kris Paul, Traci Putt, Beth Ockermann. Back row: Michelle Louck, Karen Moriarty, Lynn Meyer, Christy Putman, Angi Widner, Kathy Krzton, Lisa Erb, Debbie Gembala, Diane Smith, Julie Wright, and Jodi Lewis. At a Sigma Digamma meeting, Erica looks like she ' s enjoying herself. The officers of Sigma Digamma are front row (I to r): Vicki De- Moss, Shannon Ockermann. Back row: Erica Hoover, and Beth Pigford. 37 The Sunshine Society provides The Sunshine Society, consisting of 275 members, pro- vides eye screening, Kindergarten testing, Christmas caroling, helps serve community dinners. Inducted this year were 75 new members. The Sunshine officers are front row (I to r): Mary Ahler, and Jane Donovan. Row 2: Lisa Erb, Chris Meyer, and Margaret Mahaffey. Row 3: Leigh Jordan and Bitta Kenny. Executive board members are front row (I to r): Susan Hurley, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Nora Auginbaugh, Karla Neisius, and Tana Sheffe r. Row 2: Hei- di Bean, Caroline Nagel, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Kelly Odom, and Meridee Watt. Row 3: Tracey Sysock, Tina Putman, Debbie Gembala, Liz Risner, Heidi Hamer, and Mo Egan. 1 service for community Bill Conley, father of Shelley Con- ley, and Jerry Harrington, father of Mary Jo Harrington, converse during Daddy Date Night. At left, Jodi Smith, Pam Putts, and a friend gain points by working on the dance decorations. 39 Freshmen Sunshine Members Sophomore Sunshine Members 40 Junior Sunshine Members Senior Sunshine Members Mystical Knights sell snacks to sports ' fans Mr. Mingear makes popcorn at a game. A-V Assistants learn production techniques Members of the A-V Club operate video and audio equipment for classes, athletic events, and other school activities, such as convocations. This club exists to provide a service to the school and faculty. A-V Assistants are front row (I to r): Rick Ulm, Rod Barkley, Marty Lintner, Roy Stewart, Skip Wilcox. Second row: Chris Williams, David Linville, Kyler Laird, Bill Allen, Third row: Melvin Stowers, Todd Lewis, and Jeff Prater. 43 FFA provides leadership training The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a part of the high school ' s Voca- tional Agricultural pro- gram. FFA gives members additional training in lead- ership. The members re- ceive numbers of achieve- menf awards. The club has been in existance for 53 years. There were 12 new members inducfed this year to bring the total to 63 future farmers. The sponsor is Mr. Callahan. Front row (I to r): Kevin Gastin- eau, Dawn Zickmund, Mary Jo Harrington, Jean Dunlap, Karen Hayes, and Jeremy Korniak. Sec- ond row: Chris Britt, Melvin Stowers, Rod Davis, Brian Spall, Jeff Scheurich, Kurt Nagel, Kevin Stath, Dave Zacher, Jason Shu- maker. Third row: Rick Wireman, Dan Ritter, Steve Molenaar, Jeff Brown, Stephen Rodibaugh, Del- mar Jordan, Kevin Wood, Mike Kosta, and Donald Zickmund. Fourth row: Russell Kozyra, Craig Wagner, Scott Hoover, Chris Wagner, Tom Moore, Kirk Ziese, Jeff Moore, Kevin Murphy. Fifth row: Brian Meyer, Rick McEI- fresh, David Ziese, Pat Scheurich, Jeff Jordan, Andy Williams, Andy Korniak, Rick Hall, Tim Steinke. Officers are: Tom Moore, Mike Kosta, Andy Williams, Kevin Mur- phy, Jean Dunlap, David Zacher, and Mr. Callahan. 44 When Speech talks, people listen The Speech Team partici- pates in many contests around Indiana. The Speech Team has had a very successful year. Some of the members who have been successful are Dawn Hall, who partici- pates in original oratory, and won third place at McCutcheon High School and a seventh at Jefferson High School. Lisa Calhoun won a fourth in girl ' s exempt at McCutcheon High School. She also won a sixth at Jefferson High School. Peggy Karns won a seventh place in girls ex- tempt at Jefferson High School. First row (I to r): Dawn Hall, Randy Fleming, Paula Hoover. Second row: Heather Louck, Lynn Meyer, Mr. Walls, Peggy Karns, Jennifer Nesius, Amy McClanahan, Julie Mitchell. Third row: Sonia Schaltenbrand, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Maureen Egan, Heidi Bean. (Not pictured is Lisa Calhoun). New Chess Club has strong second year Members of the Chess Club are front row (I to r): David Vohlken, Toby Amsler, Mark Muday, Stephanie Schaltenbrand. Second row: Bruce Grant, Damon Brinson, Tom Carroll, Angie Widner, David Carlson. Third row: Craig Davisson, Bob Kenny, Steve Downard, Chad Maxwell, Andy Gill. Fourth row: Jamie Ahler, Joe Gembala, Todd Lewis, Mike Hyvonen, Clay Whaley, Billy Bell. 46 Freshmen step into high school Pictured at right are freshmen class officers, Kevin Wing, President; Jeremy Korniak, Vice President; Julie Wright, Secretary; and Jamie Ahler, Treasurer. Bob Abrams Ted Abrams James Ahler Bill Allen Tammie Angle Kelly Armstrong Rod Barkley Scott Barton Billy Bell Jeff Biggs Faith Bilyeu Julie Bilyeu Suzanne Bilyeu Marianne Brandenburg Kim Bridgeman Debra Bulinton Marilyn Burris Joe Burvan Peter Carlson Carolyn Chapman Sheila Cox A ngela Crowe Jonell Davis Craig Davisson 48 Steven Downard Tona Durflinger William Ernst Mark Fleming Sarah Ford Michelle Garcia Kevin Gastineau Kevin Goad Tammie Godina Stacey Griffin Lisa Hammersley Kim Hartley Ruth Hartley Rollin Hay Mathew Henry Christina Herre Ken Hickman Peter Hoover Dan House Genevieve Jones Delmar Jordan Mark Jordan Peggy Karns Eva Kasky Tamara Kellner Bob Kenny Lisa Kidd Jeremy Korniak Russell Kozyra Mathew Kuyrkendall Pictured at left, Shauna Schalten- brand, Meridee Watt, Karla Ne- sius, and Kelly Odom take a break at the Sunshine Society breakfast. 49 Cheri Lattimore Jodi Lewis $ John Lewis Todd Lewis Russell Lilly Martin Lintner David Linville Jeff Longstreth Marianne Longstreth Heather Louck Dawn Lovely April Luttrell Tabatha Malchow Bill Maniscalco Elia Manns Marvin Manns Ricky Manns Heather Mason Chad Maxwell Aimee McCormick 50 Chris McDonnell Dawn Meeks Greg Michael Dave Miller David Miller Kelly Miller Kevin Miller Ken Mitchell Laura Moit Joel Moore Susan Morris Lori Murphy Heidi Nagel Roger Nagel Jennifer Nesius Karla Nesius Jen Newsom Beth Ockermann Samantha Odle Kelly Odom Chad Osman Noelle Overton Elizabeth Owsley Jeff Prater Lisa Pratt Heather Prouty Melissa Prouty Tracey Putt Pamela Putts Melanie Richie 51 Michele Roberts Dan Sargent Shauna Schaltenbrand Sandra Scheurich Darren Schultz Gary Sheffer David Shide Laurie Shier Jason Shumaker Rita Shuster Jodi Smith Shannon Smith Steffany Smith Donna Souders Richard Stefanich Tim Steinke David Stowers Colette Studer Pam Sutton Greg Sweeney Kenneth Tesky Rick Ulm Doug Vanderwielen Katrina Vaughn Rodney Warran Meridee Watt Dana Webb Jeff Webb Alex Whitaker Chris Williams Steven Williams Kevin Wing Juliann Wright Sonya Zickmund Kirk Ziese 52 Sophomores are moving up Pictured at left are sophomore class officers Jennifer Phegley, President; Lynn Meyer, Vice President; Sherry Walker, Secre- tary; and Lisa Wood, Treasurer. Tony Abrams 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 Michele Cain Kathy Caldwell Lisa Calhoun Misty Campbell 53 Temple Campbell Kelly Carey Christy Carroll Marilyn Chapman Ted Coley Doug Coy Lance Crowe Kellie Daniels Rodney Davis Pat Day Julie Delaney Robbie Dobson Tom Dowty Darin Duley Julie Effinger Maureen Egan John Elijah Sandra Fishburn Tina Frey Cheri Fritch Lisa Gastineau Lynn Gehring Joe Gembala David Gilbert Scott Gill Dawn Hall Mike Hall Rick Hall Chris Hannon Mark Harsha 54 Daniel Hay Deanna Hensley Karen Hesson Joe Hickman Mike Hollerman Jim Huff Paula Hoover Cary Hughes Don Hutton Mike Hyvonen Belinda Jordan Jeff Jordan Sophomores Dawn Hall, left, and Ju- lie Koehler pause for a moment on their way to class. Laura Kasky Kevin Kaufman Kelly Kellner Mechele Kelly Roger Kingma J ulie Koehler David Kohley Gene Kozyra Kyler Laird Janet Lane Heather Lanoue Suzanne Lash Dana Lashbrook Steve Lewis Connie Linback Michele Lintner John List Tammy Lloyd 55 Michelle Louck Kristen Luecke Tammy Lusk 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 Jennifer Phegley John Potter Andrea Primeau Lori Prohosky Jodi Pullins Tonia Pullins Sunshine Society members Tracey Sy- sock, Mo Egan and Tana Sheffer cook up a storm for the Teachers ' Breakfast. 56 Christy Putman Michele Randle Mike Reitz Dan Ritter Lori Rude Rosalinda Saucedo Jeff Scheurich Tina Schleman Kelly Shearer Charles Shroyer Angie Shumaker Chris Smith Brett Steele Andy Steiner Mike Steinke Sandra Steinke Bradley Stump Melvin Stowers David Sullivan Teresa Suit Tracey Sysock Jim Tucker Joan Valade Claudia Villarreal Sherry Walker John Webb Melissa Webb Mary Weems Clay Whaley Gena Whitlow Lorie Wicks Bruce Wilson Paul Wilson Ricky Wireman Lisa Wood Don Zickmund 57 Class of ' 86 moves into junior year The junior class officers are, from left: President Larry Ewen, Treasurer Natalie Lan- oue, Secretary Julie Mitchell and Vice President Heidi Bean. Tobey Amsler Nora Auginbaugh Linda Bacewic Lance Barton Heidi Bean Troy Bilek Melissa Branam Damon Brinson Susan Brown Cheri Brunk Shelly Burdett William Campbell Tom Carroll Robert Chapman Bryan Coley Shelley Conley Tama Conley Donita Cotner Teresa Cripe Todd Davisson Michael Dawson Vickie DeMoss Jim DeVelde Gary Dunlap 58 Joe Effinger Larry Ewen David Fleming Michael Fleming Randy Fleming Eileen Folenga Katherine Fontaine Pamela Fontaine Gilbert Garcia Kim Garcia James Gehring Brenda Giroux Todd Goodman Bruce Grant Matthew Hallman Anita Graves Heather Hanafee Dana Haskins Karen Hayes Timothy Healey Scott Henry Kevin Hesson Rodney Hesson Jason Hickman Ray Hickman Sherry Hickman Nancy Hoaks Erica Hoover Scott Hoover Jimmy Hurd Susan Hurley Joann Jenkins Cecile Jennings Thomas Jennings Aimee Jordan Leigh Jordan 59 Wilma Jungels Craig Justice John Kahler Elizabeth Kenny Gloria Kerns Carol Klaus Jeffrey Klinkhamer Mike Kosta Beth Kucinskas Gregory Kuyrkendall Annette Lane Natalie Lanoue Patty Lattimore Lisa Lefler Glen Leichty Diane Leipert Gordon Lewis Mike Linville Tonya Lloyd Debra Lockard Daniel Love Michelle Luecke James Mahaffey Margaret Mahaffey 60 Junior Linda Bacewic tries to attract customers to the Chaos bake sale while Shelley Conley and Teresea Webb look on. Cary Malchow Lynn Marlatt Shari Marlin Bill McElfresh Rick McElfresh Jonathan Messman Tom Messman Christine Meyer Troy Meyer Deborah Miller Iris Miller (Clark) Darren Mingear Allan Misch Julie Mitchell Steve Mitchell Jeff Moore Angela Moore Thomas Moore Mark Muday Scott Murphy Caroline Nagel Cathy Nagel Kurt Nagel Kimberly Nelson 61 Kristen Paul Kent Pieper Cindy Pixley Chris Porter Lisa Prater Mike Pratt 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 Carol Steinke Roy Stewart Jeral Stone Mary Sullivan Vicki Suit 62 William Thompson Dayna Toben Paula Todd Linda Tomlinson Phil Valade David Vohlken Craig Wagner Lori Warren Teresea Webb Robert Weems Hobart Whitaker Jay Wilcox Skip Wilcox Paul Wing Cynthia Wireman Susan Wolford Kevin Wood Robin Woolley April Wright Wanda Wright David Zacher Dawn Zickmund Junior Heidi Bean really gets down during golf practice. 63 Seniors: You finally made it! Senior class President Brian Egan, Treasurer Mary Ahler, Secretary Shannon Ockermann, and Vice President Judith Nagel. Mary Ahler Molly Armstrong Mary Arnott Irma Bennett 65 Michael Black Frank Blacklidge Jeff Boring Cheryl Brandenburg Traci Brinson Tim Brown Tom Camp John Carter Connie Chapman 66 Larry Coley Robin Collard David Cox Tom Donnelly Jane Donovan Mary Beth Downard Charles Dunlap Jean Dunlap Christina Eckholm 67 Brian Egan Eric Eldridge Jeffery Elijah Lisa Erb Angela Fleming Reggie Fleming Melanie Florence Laura Folenga Sfephanie Forfune Ronald Frey Andy Garcia Mike Garrity Deborah Gembala Andrew Gill Suzanne Griffin Chip Gull Melissa Hale Brian Hall Heidi Hamer Mary Harrington Jeffrey Harris Rhyan Hay Shannon Henry Fred Hershman Michael Hopkins Susanne Hughes Steve Hyvonen 70 Cherilyn Kasky Stacy (Kiger) Owens Jynell Jenkins Laura Jung Jackie Kennedy Annie Kenny Rodney Klingler Lisa Kohley 71 Andrew Korniak Kathy Krzton Deanna (Lane) Watson Thomas Lintner Lisa List Cassie Madison 72 Larissa Mason Brian Meyer Jeff Michael Boyd Michal John Minfer Jacque Mifchell Tina (Mifchell) Wheeler Michael Moon Melinda Moore Mike Mroczek Gerry Murphy Kevin Murphy Steve Myers Nancy Murray Judith Nagel Bart Nesius Shannon Ockermann Rick Odle 74 Joann Onder Jonny Owsley Charlene Pack Scott Paul Beth Pigford Jason Post Tamara Pullins Tina Putman Andrea Rayburn Ronald Reitz Dave Richie Brendon Risner Elizabeth Risner Stephen Rodibaugh Nanne Roseng Albert Sayler Stephanie Schaltenbrand Susan Scheurich Dwayne Schultz Sandra Sellers Tana Sheffer Todd Sheffler Betty Shell Shelley Sigman Jody Simmons Paul Simonin Diane Smith Julie Smith Randy Sperry Dave Stefanich Anthony Steinke Karen Stowers Angela Teeters Ulysses Villarreal Chris Wagner Steven Walker 78 Staci Webb Pamela Whitaker Angela Widner Andrew Williams David Williams Eugene Wright Scott Wright Jamie Yeoman John Zimmer 79 Traci Brinson crowned 1984 Homecoming Queen 80 Swimmin ' Women show RCHS spirit The RCHS Swimmin ' Wom- en surfaced with a season record of 7-8. Coach Bran- nock hopes that the team spirit will shine through next year. Awards were given to Tracey Putt — Most Improved; Tracey Sysock — Most Valuable; Lynn Meyer — Pound for Pound; ' ' Laura Kasky — Greatest Strength Im- proved; and Sally Bailey D and D Members of the Girls ' Swim Team are (I to r): Angie Crowe, Sally Bailey, Laura Kasky, Bitta Kenny, Lynn Meyer, Jane Donovan, Cici Jennings, Tracey Sysock, Tracey Putt, Amy McCormick, Eva Kasky. Out of the w ater are manager Ann Messman, and Coach Brannock. Cici Jennings looks for her time. Sally Bailey swims for a win. 82 Girls ' Golf Team advances to the Regional First row (I to r): Shannon Beaver, JoAnn Jenkins, Maureen Egan, Heidi Bean, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Angie Teeters. Back row: Coach Stefanich, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Julie Smith, Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Kristen Luecke, and Kris Meyer. Mr. Stefanich coached the Girls ' Golf Team to a 8-1 sea- son. The most remarkable moment of the season was scoring 170 against McCut- cheon. These awards were given: Julie Smith — Most Valuable Golfer; Stephanie Schaltenbrand — Captain; and Sonia Schaltenbrand — Most Improved. 83 Varsity spikers win sectional competition This year ' s Varsity Volleyball team won the sectional final in two short games. The team defeated KV 15-8, and 15-4. It also became this year ' s Conference Cham- pion. Overall fhe team won 13 matches and were only defeated in 7. Special award winners are as follows: Cheryl Branden- burg, Lisa Kohley, and Debbie Miller were appointed to the conference team, Cheryl Brandenburg was named the best all-round player. Kelly Carey received the serv- ing award. Lisa Kohley received the defensive award. The Setting and Hitting awards were both given to Deb- bie Miller. This year, the Northwest Hoosier Conference Coach of the Year is Joanna Billiard. Varsity team members are front row: Melissa Richie, Sherry Walker, and Andrea Primeau. Second row: Coach Billiard, Paula Todd, Debbie Miller and Kelly Carey. Third row: Lisa Kohley, Cheryl Brandenburg, and Suzanne Hughes. Serving at right is Cheryl Branden- burg. Making a Spiking kill is Ju- nior Debbie Miller at far right. JV wins North White Tourney The JV volleyball had a season record of 16-5, along with winning North White Tourney. The awards and their recipients are as follows: The Best all around Player serving award went to Martha Burris, and the Passing award went to Michelle Louck. Martha Burris spikes at left. Team members are: seated, Mrs. Krintz, kneeling are managers Deanna Hensley, and Tonya Pullins. First row standing: Lisa Wood, Michelle Louck, and Heather Louck. Second row: Marilyn Burris, Lori Rude, Beth Ock- ermann, and Jodi Lewis. Third row, Samantha Odle, Martha Burris, Paula Hoover, and Michelle Leucke. 85 Cross Country runs all the way to Regional The Cross Country Team ended its season with a re- cord of 1 0-2. It finished the sectional in third place and regional in seventh. Cary Malchow received the Most Valuable Runner Award. Dick Marohl also received an award for Most Valuable Under- classman. The Sophomore team won its division of the Rensselaer Invitational Meet. Sitting in front is Coach Chastain. Kneeling (I to r) are Steve Lewis, Mike Moon, Paul Simonin, Michael Hopkins, Stephen Rodibaugh, Jeff Webb. Standing are Jeff Jordan, Dick Marohl, Ted Coley, Lance Crowe, Claude Odle, Brett Steele, Cary Malchow, Sherman Simonin. Mike Moon jumps into his sweats after a long run. Many long practice hours help Dick Marohl at a Cross Country meet. 86 RCHS Freshman Gridders beat K. V. in final 2 minutes Freshman football team ended its season with 4 wins and 2 losses. Awards were given to Tim Steinke and Jason Shumaker for co-linemen, Jamie Ahler received Mr. Offense, Rich Stefanich received Mr. De- fense, and Mr. Practice was awarded to Russ Ko- zyra. Coach Tait com- mented that this year ' s team is the hardest work- ing and best behaved team he ' s worked with in years. Front row (I to r): Kenny Hickman, Jamie Ahler, Steve Downard, Kevin Wing, Bill Bell, Marvin Lintner, Greg Michael, Second row: Todd Lewis, Jason Shumaker, Doug Vanderwielen, Mark Jordon, David Linville, Russ Kozyra, Third row: Head Coach Tait, Matt Henry, Rich Stefanich, Tim Steinke, Craig Davisson, Chad Maxwell, Joe Burvan, Coach Walls. Watch out! Here comes Jamie Ahler. He wants that ball! Barely avoiding tackle Joe Bur- van carries the ball for R.C.H.S. 87 The Varsity Football Team ended with a season re- cord of 6-4. The team ' s most outstanding victory was against KV, said Coach Hainje, and the score was 27-0. Coach Hainje added that this was a good year for both him- self and the players. RCHS spirit shines through w Front row (I to r): Chip Gull Reggie Fleming, Tom Camp, Albert Sayler, Steve Myer, Brian Hall, Andy Korniak, Eugene Wright, Brett Risner, Mike Garrity, David Ziese, Jeff Elijah, Andy Williams, Tony Steinke, Tom Donnelly, Scott Zickmund, and Steve Walk- er. Second row: Coach Branden- burg, Head Coach Hainje, Tom Jennings, Randy Fleming, Tom Moore, Mike Kosta, Troy Bilek, Scott Murphy, Craig Justice, Jon Messman, Tom Messman, Chris Porter, Mike Dawson, Kevin Stath, Paul Wing, Coach McKim and Allen Borck. Third row: Steve Mitchell, Rick McElfresh, Lance Barton, Lynn Marlatt, Jim Gehr- ing, Todd Davisson, Allan Misch, Scott Hoover, Bill Thompson, and Darrin Mingear. Tom Camp sits on the bench and cools off during a game. Brett Risner runs proudly through the line-up during the introduction. 88 the Varisty Football Team Teammates join Randy Fleming for a sip of water. Coach Hainje displays one of his favorite faces for the camera. 89 Junior Varsity makes sacrifices and trains hard Watch out Varsity — here comes the JV football team with their 7-1 sea- son! Awards in 1984 were given to Mark Harsha for Defensive Lineman; Mike Dawson, Offensive Line- man; Chris Bell, who re- ceived Mr. Defense and John Elijah, Mr. Offense. Front row (left to right): Mark Harsha, Don Zickmund, David Kohley, Clay Whaley. Second row: T om Dowty, Chris Bell, Andy Steiner, Rick Wireman, Kevin Kaufman, Doug Coy. Third row: Coach McKim, Chris Hannon, Pat Day, Joe Gembala, Cary Hughes, and John Elijah. Members of the JV team show off their skills during practice. 90 The 1984 Captain of the Girls ' Golf Team, Stephanie Schalten- brand, is pictured at left. A good warm-up before a game always helps the RCHS Junior Varsity Football Team. 91 Wrestlers have best season in 16 years Front row: Jeff Biggs, Billy Bell, Mike Fleming, Mike Moon, Scott Paul, Donald Zickmund, Albert Sayler. Second row: Coach Gan- dy, Mark Harsha, Russ Kozyra, Dave Stefanich, Craig Davisson, Joe Burvan, Ken Mitchell, Dave Sullivan, Coach Burvan. Third row: Joe Effinger, Scott Zick- mund, John Elijah, Chris Bell, Claude Odle, Lynn Marlatt, Scott Hoover, Eugene Wright, Jeff Eli- jah, Tom Dowty. Pictured in front is mascot Brad Burvan. Coach Burvan ' s and the wrestler ' s most memorable moment in a terrific 1 5-1 season was when they beat McCutcheon which was undefeated. Senior Mike Moon honored the team and RCHS by advancing to state-level wrestling competition. Chris Bell works his opponent. 92 The Mat Maids are vital to the wrestling program. They keep stats, pass out ribbons, and keep spirits high. Sandy Sellers, Dawn Hall, Jynell Jenkins, Liz Risner, Amy McClanahan, Angie Moore, Gloria Kerns, Jane Donovan, Brenda Giroux wait for a meeting to end. Sandy Sellers talks with another Mat Maid after a match. The 1 985 officers of the mat maids are Susan Brown, Angie Widner, and Kris Paul. 93 JV dribblers clinch Bi-County Championship The Junior Varisty fin- ished the season with a 9-1 1 record. The Most Improved Award went to Melvin Stowers. Most Free Throws was won by Gordon Lewis and Most Field Goals by Todd Davisson. The outstanding game of the season in the opin- ion of Coach Ffainje was winning the Jasper- Netwon County Tour- ney. The JV Basketball Team con- sisted of (I to r): Robbie Dob- son, Gordon Lewis, Clay Wha- ley, Dick Marohl. Second row: Rick Hall, Tom Messman, Melvin Stowers, Pat Day, Craig Smith, Lance Crow. Third row: Doug Coy, Coach Hainje, Todd Davisson, Jim Gehring, Jeff Webb, and Da- vid Miller. Clay Whaley jumps for two while his him. Pat Day lines up for a free-throw. Rick Hall jumps for the ball while Dick Marohl watches carefully. Matt Henry, a member of the Fresh- man Team, prepares to shoot, and to play on the JV Team. 95 Rick Odle named to All-Conference Team The Bomber dribblers had an upset season with a re- cord of 9-12. Awards giv- en are: Lance Barton: Field Goal Percentage and most rebounds; Sherman Si- monin: Field Throw Per- centage; Chip Gull: Most Assists; Brian Egan: Most Steals; Rick Odle: Cap- tain ' s Award and All Con- ference. Front row (I to r): Manager David Miller Steve Rodibaugh, Craig Smith, Sherman Simonin, Gordie Lewis, Chip Gull, and manager Jeff Webb. Second row (I to r): Manager Doug Coy, Brian Egan, Steve Myers, Larry Ewen, Lance Barton, Rick Odle, and Coach LeBeau. RCHS Lady Dribblers defeat K. V. to win sectional The Girls ' Basketball Team ended its season with 14 wins and 8 losses. The highpoint of the season was the Tri-Cou nty game which ended after 7 over- times and set a state re- cord for overtimes. In his first year as Varsity coach, Mr. Butler coached the team to its first sectional victory. Front row (I to r): Tina Schleman, Coach Butler, Michelle Louck. Back row: Robin Collard, Sherry Walker, Cheryl Brandenburg, Mi- chelle Luecke, Samantha Odle, Leigh Jordan, Stephanie Schal- tenbrand, Karen Stowers, Kelly Carey, Lisa Kohley, Julie Smith and Debbie Miller. Debbie Miller, Lisa Kohley, Leigh Jordan and Sam Odle warm up before a game. 98 Coach Butler gives the team a rousing pep talk and winning strategy. Kelly Carey tries for more points to win a game. X i 99 Swimmers dedicate season to Brett Steele The 1985 Boys ' Swim Team had a winning sea- son with a record of 13 and 4. Awards were given to: Ryan Hay and Jason Post, Most Valuable; Ke- vin Wing, Most Improved; Andy Steiner D D . The team won the Lafayette Jefferson meet in the final event. Front row (I to r): Steve Lewis, Ted Coley, Jeff Jordan, Kevin Wing, Bobby Kenny, and Greg Michael. Second row (I to r): Coach Brannock, Jon Messman, Tom Jennings, Andy Steiner, Rhyan Hay, Cary Hughes, Mike Garrity, Andy Korniak, Jason Post, and David Kohley. Bobby Kenny competes in the backstroke. Mike (Fish) Garrity smiles se- renely as he backstrokes. Greg Michael holds his ankles in a perfect pike. Jason Post gulps a breath of air during a race. 101 Boys ' Track Team has consistent season The Boys ' Track Team had a good season with a record of 1 2 wins, 2 losses. It won the Freshman-Soph- omore Invitational, and the RMD. The most out- standing accomplishment was consistency,” said Coach Edmonds. He add- ed that winning the RMD was the most memorable experience of the season. Two records were broken this year Mike Hopkins ran the 1 00 meter in 1 5.0 sec- onds and in the RMD. Andy Williams threw the discus 1527 . Members of the 1985 Track Team are: front row (I to r): Jeff Webb, Ted Coley, Dick Marohl, Jamie Ahler, Cary Malchow, Billy Bell, Mark Harsha, Russ Koyzra, and Bob Kenny. Row 2: Assistant Coach Chastain, Jon Messman, Tom Messman, Steve Rodi- baugh, Doug Coy, Troy Bilek, Paul Wing, Don Zickmund, Claude Odle, Pat Day, and Rod Davis. Back row: Coach Ed- monds, John Elijah, Tom Donnel- ly, Eugene Wright, Rick Odle, Mike Hopkins, Andy Williams, Joe Gembala, Cary Hughes, Lance Crowe, and Assistant Coach Brannock. Frank Zickmund runs for the finish line at right. 102 Above, Bill Bell and Tom Messman contemplate their relay team strat- egy. Above, Dick Marohl and Steve Rodibaugh sprint neck in neck to the finish line. 103 Girls track team ends season with 22-5 record This year the team won the RMD. The team placed second in the sec- tional and qualified 8 events for regional. Mi- chelle Luecke broke the school record in discus with a throw of 1 48 ' 5! 2 The team is expected to be even stronger next year. First row (I to r): Marianne Bran- denburg, Lynn Meyer, Sherry Walker, Lisa Wood, Paula Hoo- ver, Beth Ockermann, Jodi Lewis, Colette Studer, Mechelle Kelly, and Michelle Louck. Second row: Lori Murphy, Ann Messman, Jodi Pullins, Jennifer Phegley, Laura Kasky, Julie Smith, Robin Collard, Joann Jenkins, Marilyn Burris, Nora Auginbaugh an Eva Kasky. Third row: Kristen Luecke, Melis- sa Richie, Michelle Luecke, Tra- cey Sysock, Michelle Cain, Kelly Carey, Melonie Richie, Susie Morris, Kelly Odom, Samantha Odle, and Coach Messman. Michelle Luecke puts forth effort to throw the shot-put while teammates observe. Michelle placed 2nd in the regional con- test by throwing 132 ' 7 with the discus. She also set a new school sectional record with a first place throw of U8 ' 5! 2 . 104 Kelly Carey and Laura Kasky run for a win. 105 Varsity golf ends season at 19-0; J.V. at 11-1 Awards were given to Scott Wright for Mental Attitude and Dave Stefan- ich for captain. J.V. mem- ber Tim Healey received the Most Improved award. The Boys Golf Team members are, front row (I to r): Bill Thomp- son, Rick Stefanich, Scott Wright, Jason Post, Dave Stefanich and David Kohley. Back row: Steve Downard, Gary Sheffer, Tim Hea- ley, Todd Davisson, Darren Min- gear, Mike Hyvonen and Coach Stefanich. V l y. Vm - w 1 In W, m Y £it ' tH 106 Change of calls cost Tri-County game The Junior Varsity base- ball team ended its season with a record of 5-7. Mel- vin Stowers received a bat- ting title, Joe Burvan re- ceived Most Improved. Bottom row (I to r): Joe Burvan, Doug Vanderweilen, Ken Hick- man, David Miller, and Jason Shumaker. Second row: Jason Teeters, Mike Kosta, Scott Bar- ton, Clay Whaley, Kelly Nelson, Joe Moore, and Matt Brown. Third row: Coach Tait, Tom Moore, Mike Dawson, Kevin Kaufman, and Melvin Stowers. Melvin Stowers winds up for a pitch while Mike Kosta awaits the ball. Varsity Baseball Team Wins 4 Conference Games The RCHS Varsity Base- ball Team finished the season with 9 wins, 15 losses. It won 4 confer- ence games, including the ones against Kan- kakee Valley and River Forest. The members of the All-Conference team from RCHS are Steve Walker, Mike Moon, and Reggie Fleming. Honorable Mention went to Chris Bell. Bottom row (L to R): Jason Teeters, Clay Whaley, Randy Fleming, Mike Moon, Scott Murphy, Kevin Kaufman, Matt Brown. Second row: Al- lan Onder, Mike Kosta, Tom Moore, Steve Mitchel, Reggie Fleming, Craig Justice, Chris Bell, Chad Maxwell, Peter Hoover. Third row: Coach Tait, Mike Dawson, Bob Weems, Steve Walker, Lance Barton, Mike Garrity, and Coach LeBeau. 109 Cheerleaders boost morale of athletes and fans By performing stunts and cheers the cheerleaders entertain fans and help boost Bomber Spirit. The cheerleaders perform at Homecoming, and all oth- er sports events and orga- nize pep sessions. The cheerleaders have a pork chop supper for the com- munity as their money rais- ing activity. Members of the Junior Varsity and Varsity squads are (in front): Beth Pigford. Bottom row: Heather Lanoue, Laura Jung, Jodi Pullins, Jennifer Phegley, Mary Ahler and Judy Nagel. Top row: Ann Messman, Natalie Lan- oue, Lynn Meyer and Shannon Ockermann. At right. Heather Lanoue leaps off the floor for an RCHS victory. At far right, freshman cheer- leaders are (I. to r.): Colette Studer, Jodi Lewis, Tracey Putt, Lisa Kidd and Eva Kasky. 1 10 I mti Members of the Junior Varsity squad are: Jodi Pullins, Jennifer Pheg- ley, Heather Lanoue, Ann Messman and Lynn Meyer. Members of the Varsity squad are (from left): Laura Jung, Judy Nagel, Mary Ahler, Shannon Ockermann, Beth Pigford, and topping off the squad is Natalie Lanoue. At left, Jennifer Phegley holds eighth grade cheerleader Angie Bilyeu during the Middle School Night . Ill Administration is concerned with students ' self-esteem What goes into the decision of cancelling school? Super- intendent James Fritch says that before he makes the decision to cancel school, he first listens to the weather report in the evening. Then he gets up around 4:00 a.m. and drives the county roads. He also consults with the Highway Department, State Police and City Police. He also calls bus drivers too, before making a decision to close our school. Superintendent James Fritch Members of the School Board are front row (I to r): Dr. James Egan, President Mary Wilkerson, Jeanette Klockow, Tom Lashbrook. Second row: James Lakin, John Pullins, Tom Moore. 1 14 Mr. Crowe Mr. Day The responsibilities of Assistant Prin- cipal and Athletic Director David Day and Principal Robert Crowe are some- what similar, although Mr. Crowe carries a larger load of responsibility. Mr. Day administers the athletic pro- grams, some discipline, and handles attendance, whereas Mr. Crowe is re- sponsible for all administrative deci- sions, curriculum, discipline, prepara- tion of the master schedule, evaluation of teachers, and supervi- sion of some extra-curricular activi- ties. According to Mr. Crowe and Mr. Day students and staff excelled in 1984- 85. The hardest thing for the adminis- tration though, is the low levels of self-esteem among students. Mrs. Beehler 115 Science Classes investigate life Classes in the Science Department include Biology I and II, Phys- ical Science, Medical Biology, Chemistry I and II, and Physics. Ms. Billiard Mr. Brandenburg Mr. Middleton Moth is o necessity to life Classes in the Mathematics Department include Gen- eral Math, Applied Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Computer I, II, (Basic), and Computer III (Pascal). Above: Mr. Edmonds; above right: Mr. LeBeau; right: Mr. Tait. Mr. Baumann English Department molds minds Mrs. Baker teaches the French classes and Fresh- man English; Mrs. Cappuc- cilli teaches Senior English and Spanish; Ms. Haigh teaches Freshman English and Journalism; Mr. Ryan teaches Junior English; Mrs. Swartzell teaches Sophomore English and Vo Comp; and Mrs. Price teaches Sophomore Eng- lish and Senior English. Not pictured, but a part-time teacher at RCHS, Mr. Ralph Cappicculli teaches Speech. Mrs. Swartzell Mrs. Price 1 17 Social Studies teaches past, present and future Mr. Hainje The classes in the Social Studies Department that work with the past are World History, taught by Mr. Stefanich, and U.S. His- tory, taught by Mr. Potter. Gov- ernment and economics, taught by Mr. Walls and Mr. McKim to the seniors, refine student understanding of cur- rent political and financial de- velopments. Careers, taught by Mr. Walls and Mr. Hainje to freshman, investigates job op- portunities. Mr. Stefanich Mr. Walls 118 Adjusted Studies offered at RCHS In the 1984-85 school year there are 1 4 students involved in this program. Some attend 1 class, others attend several classes. This program helps students to earn their credits toward gradu- ation. This program helps stu- dents become independent, said teacher Mrs. Krintz. Art and Dorthea Wooten assist with instructions for our deaf student, Gilbert Garcia. Mrs. Krintz Mrs. Wooten Nurse and Librarian are senior aids Mrs. Baumann, Librarian Mrs. Haskell, Nurse 119 Vocational Education helps students with careers The Vocational Education teachers help students achieve their goals. They are very cooperative with the students and are will- ing to lend them a helping hand. The Vocational pro- grams offered at RCHS are: Auto Mechanics, Health Occupations, In- tensive Office Lab, and Building Trades. Mr. Butler Mr. Callahan Mr. Chastain Mrs. Nagel Mr. Peters Mr. Rafferty Ms. Rich Home Economics teacher Mrs. George enjoys coffee in the teachers lounge. Not pictured on this page is Mr. Mingear, teacher of Building Trades. 120 Physical Education Department expands offerings Two new classes offered by the Physical Education Department are Advanced P.E. taught by Mr. Burvan, and Sub- stance Abuse taught by Mrs. Messman. Mr. Burvan Mrs. Messman Fine Arts classes offer students alternatives Students turn to Fine Arts classes such as Art, Choir, and Band as relief from academic course pres- sure. . . . A IA IA I doesn ' t that look good! From left: Shirley Britzinger, Marian Sheffer, JoAnn Grant, Carol Odle, Carol Bulington, Arlene Walters. From left: Jim Cox, Chuck Ray- burn, Betty Sayler, Tom Boring, Mary Standish, Ralph Terry, Ralph Harsha. 122 Daily tasks are done by secretaries and aides The secretaries and aides keep the school ' s offices and library running smoothly. This year a computer was added to the main office to help keep track of attendance and perform other administra- tive and bookkeeping duties. Mrs. Wood Mrs. Eckholm 123 Students transform gym for Sunshine dance Colette Studer works on decorations for the dance. 125 RCHS rides the high seas at the Sunshine Society dance The highlight of the year for the Sunshine society and for most boys is the Sunshine dance. It ' s good for the boys because it gives them a chance to have girls spend money on them. Mr. Crowe crowns Susanne Hughes Queen of the Sunshine Dance. She is attended by Senior Princess Laura Jung, Junior Prin- cess Margaret Mahaffey, Sopho- more Princess Sherry Walker, and Freshman Princess Beth Ocker- mann. Kevin Wing, Beth Ockermann, Rick Stefanich, Jamie Ahler, and Julie Wright seem to be enjoying the dance. 126 The crowd boogies down to the beat of Boss Tweed . 127 Spring Musical attracts a full house Susanne Hughes portrayed Frenchy and Stephanie Schaltenbrand, Rizzo. Rensselaer ' s 1 984-85 Spring Musical was titled GREASE, a previously popular motion picture. Both regular stu- dents and Celebrate participated. The 2 leads were played by Mike Garrity and Mary Ahler. Much credit is not only due to the people working on the stage, but also behind the stage in the areas of make-up and props. Also, a very special degree of appreciafion is directed to Sheila Brandenburg, who worked as the choreographer for all the scenes, says Mr. Schalten- brand. An interesting musical, it attracted a full house each of the three nights it was performed. Stephanie Schaltenbrand hams it up as Betty Rizzo. Mike Garrity and Mary Ahler lead the cast in a song and dance. Below left: Mary Beth Downard, Susanne Hughes, and Stephanie Schaltenbrand join Tana Scheffer in a song. Below: Mike Garrity and Mary Ahler kiss, mak- ing a happy ending to the play. Seniors celebrate Bom to be Wild The class of 1 985 decided that they were Born to be Wild and the juniors put on a prom following that theme. Decorations featured a jungle motif, complete with a volcano and murals of wild horses and tigers. Mike Garrity and Traci Brinson were crowned Prom King and Queen. Below, Ryan Hay applauds Mike ' s coronation. Members of the Prom court are, from left: Stephanie Fortune, Shannon Ockermann, Beth Pigford, Robin Collard, Traci Brinson, Mike Garrity, Ryan Hay, Eric Eldridge, and Steve Myers. 130 13) At right, David Ziese and date seem surprised by the camera while Jody Simmons and Sandy Scheurich watch. Be- low, Pam Putts sits prettily on Fred Hershman ' s lap and con- verses with Gary Dunlap. At right below member of the older generation polish the dance floor. Far below Eric Jackson, Ron Reitz and Steve Hyvonen wave to the photog- rapher while Angie Teeters strikes a pose. 132 At left President of the Junior Class Larry Ewen and Prom Chairwoman Natalie Lanoue look tired, but are still on their feet! Below, Mrs. George, the Prom Sponsor is glad to sit down. 133 Meet the Senior Hall of Fame Most Artistic: Stephanie Fortune and Eric Eldridge Best Dressed: Mike Hopkins and Mary Ahler Senior Hall of Fame Most Friendly: Shannon Ockermann Most Talkative: Most Humorous: Most Athletic: Most Musical: Most Artistic: Biggest Flirt: Best Looking: Best Dressed: Most Likely to Succeed: Annie Kenny Jynell Jenkins Julie Smtih Karen Stowers Stephanie Fortune Missy Hale Traci Brinson Mary Ahler Scott Paul Andy Korniak Andy Korniak Andy Korniak Eugene Wright Jon Owsley Eric Eldridge Andy Korniak Mike Garrity Mike Hopkins Judy Nagel Most Friendly: Shannon Ockermann Most Humorous: Jynell Jenkins Most Talkative: Andy Korniak and Annie Kenny 135 Graduation is just Another This year ' s graduating class represents another brick in the wall. Senior theme speakers were Andy Gill, Eric Jackson, and Chris Wagner. Valedictorian, Lisa Erb and Salutatorian, Karen Stowers addressed their fellow graduates and the public for the last time. Graduation, this year as al- ways, was a very memorable occasion, filled with faces of smiles from ear to ear and faces full of tears — of joy, of course. 136 Brick in the Wall 141 r The 1985 Chaos staff dedicates this yearbook to Brett Steele. Brett will be remembered by the students and by the teachers at Rensselaer Cen- tral High School. We will remember him most for the way he always smiled and made us all laugh even when we didn ' t feel much like laughing. We will also remember him by his participation in swimming and the Cross Country Team. The deeds of fomorrow will shed some light. Oh but the sorrow we ' re feeling tonighf. He laughed with us, and made us feel glad. But now, oh lord, we feel so sad. I know many ofhers have gone before him, buf forgive me lord I didn ' t know them. Now that he ' s gone, we ' ll never forget. 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