Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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I I §ix ' a rni CONTENTS ORGANIZATIONS 4 ACTIVITIES 36 FACULTY 51 STUDENT LIFE 59 STUDENTS 65 SENIORS 81 SPORTS 97 END OF THE YEAR 129 ADS 144 CHAOS Signatures Signatures iEigljty §ix ORGANIZATIONS Chaos Puts Together 1986 Yearbook The 1985-86 Chaos Staff is: (Row 1) Roger Kingma, Julie Delaney, Kelly Kellner, Roy Stewart, John List. (Row 2) Tabby Malchow, Wendy Williams, Jeff Dunlap, Dawn Hall, Nora Auginbaugh, Debbie Bassett, Kathy Caldwell, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Jodi Smith, Teresa Webb, Dawn Ross, Steffany Smith, Tom Dowry ' Row 3) Mike Reitz, Joe Hickman, Julie Effinger, Christy Carroll, Lynn Meyer, Brenda Giroux, Troy Meyer. The Editors of the 1985-86 Chaos are: (Row l) Julie Delaney, Editor of Student Life and End of the Y ear; Kelly Kellner, Editor-in-Chief; Teresa Webb, Busi- ness Manager, (Row 2) Tabby Malchow, Editor of Sports; Kathy Caldwell, Editor of Advertising; Dawn Hall, Photo Editor, (Row 3) Debbie Bassett, Editor of Organizations; Roger Kingma, Photo Editor; John List, Editot of Album. Rensselaerian Produced By Computer The Rensselaerian newspaper was put on the computer for the first time ever this year. The computer allowed the staff to actually see the newspaper as it would appear and make corrections easily. Members of the 1985-86 Rensselaerian Staff are: (Row l) Editor-in-Chief Erica Hoover; (Row 2) Genny Jones, Business Manager Debbie Bassett, David Stowers; (Row 3) Christy Carroll, Bill Al- len. Monogram Sells Concessions at Basketball Games Members of the 1985-86 Monogram Club are: (Row l) Paula Todd, Scott Hoover, Mike Kosta, Chris Meyer, Larry Ewen, Bill Thompson, Randy Fleming, Darren Mingear, Paul Wing, Cary Malchow, Jon Messman, Tom Messman, (Row 2) Leigh Jordan, Scott Barton, Nora Auginbaugh, Ann Messman, Tracey Sysock, Sally Bailey, Kelly Carey, Kristen Luecke, Cary Hughes, Lance Crowe, Doug Coy, Kevin Stath; (Row 3) Steve Mitchell, Lynn Marlatt, Michelle Louck, Paula Hoover, Sherry Walker, Laura Kasky, Lynn Meyer, Tracey Putt, Julie Wright, Ted Coley, (Row 4) Michelle Luecke, Claude Odle, Jamie Ahler, Greg Michael, Chad Maxwell, Andy Steiner, Joe Burvan, Bill Bell, Don Zick- mund (Row 5) Melissa Richie, Debbie Miller, Sherm Simonin, Tom Jennings, Jim Gehring, John Elijah, Chris Bell, Michelle Cain, Andrea Primeau, Mark Harsha, (Row 6) Bitta Kenny, Sonia Schaltenbrand, JoAnn Jenkins. Peer Facilitators Train To Help Others Members of the Peer Facilitators are: (Row l) Debbie Bassett, Nora Auginbaugh, Allen Misch, Chris Meyer, Kristen Luecke, (Row 2) Lisa Pratt, Meridee Watt, Craig Davisson, Sponsor Mrs. Beehler, Laura Kasky, Heather Mason, Kim Doolin. Band Council Makes Decisions For Band Members of the Band Council are: (row l) Lisa Wood, Mark Muday, Damon Brinson, Maureen Egan, (Row 2) Roger Nagel, Greg Michael, Jason Teeters, Shannon Stanley. National Honor Society Inducts 15 New Members Members of the 1985-86 National Honor Society are: (Row 1) Lynn Meyer, Natalie Lanoue, Margaret Mahaffey, Kris Paul, Debbie Bassett, Karen Moriarty, Lisa Wood, (Row 2) Heather Hanafee, Bitta Kenny, Julie Mitchell, Erica Hoover, Joan Valade, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Paula Hoover, Michele Randle, Sherry Walker, Cheri Fritch, Michelle Louck, (Row 3) Randy Fleming, Mark Muday, Robbie Dobson, John Potter, Lance Crowe, Allen Mich, Tom Messman, Jon Messman, Glen Leichty, Mike Steinke, Tracey Sysock. Be- low, the five candles were a part of the induction ceremony for new members held this fall. 8 -UJ Sigma Digamma Holds Mardi Gras As Planned Members of the 1985-86 Sigma Digamma Foreign Language Club are: (Row l) Erica Hoover, Margaret Mahaffey, Natalie Lanoue, Susan Hurley, Bitta Kenny, Regina Sheffer, Cici Jennings, Sherry Hickman, Leigh Jordan, (Row 2) Mike Dawson, Bill Thompson, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Allen Misch, Nora Auginbaugh, Kris Paul, Lisa Lefler, Cathy Nagel, (Row 3)Tobey Amsler, Clay Whaley, Jonell Davis, Kelly Miller, Michele Randle, Shannon Beaver, Karen Moriarty.Jodi Pullins, Michelle Louck, Jennifer Phegley, (Row 4) Melinda Richie, Heather Hanafee, Roger Nagel, David Stowers, John List, Debbie Bassett, Kathy Caldwell, Cheri Fritch, (Row 5) Christy Herre, Faith Bilyeu, Carla Nesius, Kelly Odom, Noelle Overton, Deb Bullington, Suzi Bilyeu, Lisa Pratt, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Meridee Watt, (Row 6) Tabby Malchow, Kim Hartley, Beth Ockermann, Jodi Lewis, Samantha Olde, Tracey Putt, Julie Wright, Eva Kasky, Laurie Shier, Julie Bilyeu. The Mardi Gras Food tasting party was held at the Presbyterian Church, as pictured above. Chess Club Attracts New Members Members of the 1985-86 Chess Club (Row 1) Jon Gill, Jim Mahaffey, Tobey Amsler, Dave Vohlken, Greg Michael, Lynne Blue, Mike Hitchings, (Row 2) Joe Godber, Damon Brinson, Mark Muday, Steve Randle, John Lewis, Steve Downard, (Row 3) Tom Carroll, Tim Reichart, Craig Davisson, Todd Lewis, Jamie Ahler, Clay Whaley Speech Club Enters Regional Tournament Members of the 1985-86 Speech Club are: (Row 1) Lynne Blue, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Paula Hoover, Amy McClanahan, Dawn Hall, Marilyn Chapman; (Row 2) Chris Onder, Glen Leichty, Heather Louck, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Meridee Watt, Peggy Karns; (Row 3) Lynn Meyer, Maureen Egan. Pep Club Begins at Rensselaer Central High School Members of the new Pep Club 1985-86 are: (Row l)Joe Gembala, Melissa Branam, Kris Paul, Lisa Letter, Cathy Nagel, Nora Auginbaugh, Angie Bilyeu, Stacie Lanoue, Angie Hall, Sarah Steiner, Wendi Schrum, (Row 2) Lori Prohosky, Cheri Fritch, Amy McClanahan, Michelle Randle, Kelly Miller, Susan Brown, Shannon Beaver, Heather Hanafee, Shannon Stanley, Sheila Broussard, Michelle Louck, Paula Hoover, (Row 3) Steve Griffin, Marianne Brandenburg, Marilyn Chapman, Sally Bailey, Tiffani Judy, Jennifer Darren, Sheila Allen, Elaine Reyes, Angie Hale, Thonda Shultz, (Row 4) Lori Wicks, Julie Effinger, Chris Onder, Christy Carroll, Lisa Lintner, Alisa Rude, Angie Sigman, Jenny Arnett, Marcy Robledo, Donna Stevens, (Row 5) Ann Messman,Jodi Pullins, Craig Davisson, Tracey Putt, Colette Studer, Julie Wright, Beth Ockermann,Jodi Moore, Meridee Watt, Lisa Brunton, Dan Arnett, Mark Harsha,John Sayers, (Row 6) Laura Moit, Ruth Hartley, Maureen Egan, Sherry Walker, Kelly Carey, Jennifer Phegley, Lynn Meyer, Rosa Saucedo, (Row 7) Dana Lashbrook, Christy Putman, Allen Misch, Lynn Gehring, Colleen Anderson, Andrea Primeau, Michelle Cain, Juli Kohler, Heather Lanoue, Laura Kasky, Lisa Wood, Angie Shumaker. A V«ti Health Occupations Club Monitors School Health The Health Occupations Club took the blood pressures and heart rates of teachers and students to make sure that everyone was in good health. Members of the 1985-86 Health Occupations Club are: (Row l) Shelly Burdett, Mary Weems, Regina Sheffer, Temple Campbell, Paula Todd, Lynn Gehring, De anna Hensley, Lorie Wicks, (Row 2) Teresa Suit, Tina Schleman, Karen Hesson, Kelly Shearer, Michelle Cain, Patti Lattimore, Beth Kuscinkas. The Health Occupations Club visited the Jasper County Hospital. This Picture was taken at the heliport behind the Hospital. f Office Education Association Attends District Contest Officers of the 1985-86 OEA are: Dayna Toben, Melissa Richie, Carol Klaus, Pam Fontaine. Several members of the Office Education Association attended the Annual District Contest this year. Members of the 1985-86 OEA are: (Row l) Melissa Richie, Carol Steinke, Janet Lane, Annette Lane, Linda Bacewic, Carol Klaus, (Row 2) Chris Onder, Kathy Beaver, Dayna Toben, Pam Fontaine, Tina Frey, Jill Arndt, Lisa Gastineau, Amanda Schnelle, Marie Fontaine, Dawn Zickmund, Iris Miller. Student Council Provides Student Government Members of the 1985-86 Student Council are: (Row 1) Heather Lanoue, Peggy Karns, Mark Harsha, Lynn Meyer, Randy Fleming, Susan Brown, Maureen Egan, Julie Elijah, Jen- nifer Phegley, Kris Nagel, Sarah Steiner, Kelly Odom, (Row 2) Tobey Amsler, Joe Gembala, Larry Ewen, Allan Misch, Sponsor Mr. Michael, Cary Hughes, Jeremy Korniak, Doug Vanderweilen, Greg Michael. At right, faculty sponsor of the Student Council Mr. Michael counsels juniors and seniors about their futures. 14 Bombers Against Drinking and Drugs Increase Membership Members of the 1985-86 BADD are: (Row l) Ann Messman, Dan Hay, Mike Hall, Kristen Luecke, Dayna Toben, Heather Louck, (Row 2) Mike Steinke, Joe Moore, Phil Va- lade, Joe Hickman, Mike Reitz, Roy Stewart, (Row 3) Jeff Webb, Laura Moit, Ruth Hartley, Gene Kozyra, Steve Molenaar, Chris Smith, Chris Shalafoux. Officers of BADD are: (Row 1) Mike Hall, Kristen Luecke, (Row 2) Dan Hay, Ann Messman. 15 Bomber Alert Corps Services School Members of the 1985-86 Bomber Alert Corps are: (Row l) Tom Messmarr, Margaret Mahaffey, Natalie Lanoue, Bitta Kenny, Jon Messman, (Row 2) Michelle Luecke, Glen Leichty, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Erica Hoover, Allen Misch, Melinda Richie, Julie Mitchell, (Row 3) Ann Messman, Jodi Pullins, Kelly Carey, Laura Kasky, Jennifer Phegley, Karen Moriarty, Michelle Louck, (Row 4) Maureen Egan, Christy Putman, Dana Lashbrook. Mat Maids Aid Wrestling Squad Members of the 1985-86 Mat Maids are: (Row 1) Amy McClanahan, Melinda Richie, Kris Paul, Brenda Giroux, (Row 2) Dawn Hall, Gloria Kerns, Samantha Sprouse, Melissa Webb. Officers of the Mat Maids are: Kris Paul, Melinda Richie, and Amy McClanahan Members of the A-V Assistants are: (Row 1) Russ Lilly, Kyler Laird, Steve Wilson, Marty Lintner, (Row 2) Rick Ulm, Rick Wireman, Melvin Stowers, Mike Mikolajczak, Greg Turner, (Row 3) Ken Mitchell, Chris Williams, Joe Effinger, Bill Allen, Larry Long, Jeff Prater, Craig Standish. Below, Library Assistants Lisa Hammersly, Sandy Scheurich, Lau- ra Wireman, and Dana Fletcher help serve patrons of the high school Library. K A-V Assistants Serve Teachers and Students Sunshine Society Continues Large Membership Members of the 1985-86 Sunshine Soci- ety Executive Board, above, are: (Row 1) Nora Auginbaugh, Karen Moriarty, Tra- cey Sysock, Noelle Overton, Karla Ne- sius, (Row 2) Julie Elijah, Shannon Stan- ley, Kris Paul, Lisa Lefler, Joan Valade, Meridee Watt, Tabby Malchow, Kris Nagel, Sarah Steiner. Officers of the 1985-86 Sunshine Society are: (Row 1) Regina Sheffer, Margaret Mahaffey, Maureen Egan, (Row 2) Kelly Odom, Paula Hoover, Shannon Beaver. 18 Above, Mrs. Cappuccilli and students are silhouetted in the morning sun while preparing for the annual Sunshine Society Faculty Breakfast. Below, students are shown preparing the breakfast in the high school kitchen. Freshmen Sunshine Members ' Ik M K =] Sophomore Sunshine Members Junior Sunshine Members Choir Entertains Community and Students Members of the 1985-86 Choir are: (at the piano) Peggy Karns, (Row 1) Theresa Valade. Brenda Giroux, Angie Moore, Caroline Nagel, Angie Sigman, Angie Hale, Lisa Lintner, Melanie Richie, Lisa Kidd, Alisa Rude, Lisa Lefler, (Row 2) Renee Wilson, Kelly Martin, Jody Moore, Sharon Kenny, Angie Hall, Gretchen Schulenberg, Deanna Welch, Ka- ren Hayes, Tina Schleman, Shara Coley, (Row 3) Jenny Arnett, Donna Curnutt, Dana Webb, Karen Leichty, Tracey Justice, Vickie Parks, Michelle Lintner, Mary Marion, Lisa Murphy, Missy McElfresh, Dayna Toben, Elaine Reyes, Cathy Nagel, (Row 4) Eileen Folenga, Debbie Lockard, Teresa Cripe, Beth Kucinskas, Steve Clapp, Craig Standish, Kent Potts, Glen Leichty, Sam Hughes, Ted Coley, Jon Gill, Ruth Hartley, Laura Moit, Lori Wicks, Laurie Shier. Above, several choir students participated in Solo Ensemble Contest this year. 22 Swing Choir Celebrates With Music Members of the 1985-86 Swing Choir Celebrate” are: (Row 1) Jamie Ahler, Lacey Ford, Lynne Blue, Kevin Wing, Heather Louck, Dana Lashbrook, Greg Michael, (Row 2) Steve Downard, Heidi Nagel, Julie Wright, Joe Burvan, (Row 3) Lance Crowe, Susan Brown, Shauna Scha ltenbrand, Rick Stefanich, Amy McCIanahan, Jeremy Korniak, (Row 4)Jason Armold, Tracey Putt, Mark Davisson, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Jim Gehring, Paula Hoover, Nora Auginbaugh, Cary Hughes, Vickie DeMoss, Scott Hoover. Below, Mr. Brannock, Mr. Earnest, and Mr. Michael were all members of the Men ' s Faculty Ensemble, who provided entertainment on the Awards Night, presented by Bombers for Aca- demic Excellence. Bomber Brigade Does Well 24 In Marching Band Contests Parents Decorate Band Room For State Marching Contest Jazz Band Receives First Division Rating at Contest Elite Command Ranked First at District Contest The Elite Command was ranked first in their District at Marching Contest this year. Members of the 1985-86 Elite Command are: (Row 1) Kris Paul, Melinda Richie, Angie Moore, Margaret Mahaffey, Karen Hayes, Carrie Chapman, Susan Brown, (Row 2) Kelly Miller, Shannon Beaver, Pam Putts, Lori Prohosky, Amy McClanahan, Cheri Fritch, Dana Lashbrook, Karen Moriarty. Not pictured is Lisa Lefler. Below and on the opposite page, many girls in grades 9-11 attended the one-week workshop in preparation for tryouts for the 1986-87 Elite Command Bomberette organization. Bomberettes Entertain at Basketball Games The Bomberettes entertain the fans with a halftime show during basketball season. Members of the 1985-86 Bomberettes are: (Row l) Susan Brown, Margaret Mahaffey, Melinda Richie, Karen Hayes, Kris Paul, Angie Moore; (Row 2) Kelly Miller, Carrie Chapman, Pam Putts, Dana Lashbrook, Lori Prohosky, Shannon Beaver, Amy McClanahan, Cheri Fritch, Karen Moriarty. Not pictured is Lisa Lefler. 29 FFA Plans For America’s Future The Future Farmer of America Organization helps to train youth in the Field of vocational agriculture. Members of the 1985-86 FFA are: (Row 1) Eddy Korniak, Eric Ritter, Todd Burns, Jim Roberts, Craig Putts, Brian Moore, Dan Pullins, Bob Hickman, Tom Moore, Steve Clapp, Mark Jordan, (Row 2) Kris Nagel, Ken Michal, Kyle Pfledder, Rod- ney Davis, Dan Ritter, Steve Molenaar, Pat Scheurich, Rhett Fletcher, Scott Hoover, Mike Kosta,John Kahler;(Row 3) Kathy Bullington, Kevin Gastineau, Damon Jordan, Don Zickmund, Jeff Scheurich, Dave Zacher, Brian Spall, Kirk Ziese, Chuck Williams, Kurt Nagel, Karen Hayes; (Row 4) Mike Putman, Melvin Stowers, Rick Hall, Tim Steinke, Russ Kozrya, Jeremy Korniak, Jeff Jordan, Chris Britt, Rick Wireman, Darren Miller, Roy Stewart, April Harrington. 30 Above, the officers of the 1985 86 F.F.A. are: (Row 1), Dave Zacher, Kurt Nagel; (Row 2) Dan Ritter, Mike Kosta, Tom Moore; Below, F.F.A. member Kevin Stath is observing the Building Trades house. Building Trades Complete Construction The Building Trades Students completed construction on their house, located on Route 4, Rensselaer. Members of the Building Trades are Brian Coley, Gary Dunlap, Mik Fleming, Rod Hesson, Cary Malchow, Curt Nagel, Dave Zacher, Brian Spall, Troy Bilek, Todd Goodman, Kevin Stath, Kevin Hesson, Bruce Wilson, Don Hutton, Kevin Kaufman, Jeff Scheurich, Larry Long, Phil Valade, Pat Scheurich. 32 33 Mystical Knights Sell Concessions Members of the 1985-86 Mystical Knights are: (Row 1) Tobey Amsler, Andy Steiner, Steve Randle, Bill Thompson, Randy Fleming, Lance Barton, Mike Dawson, Darren Min- gear, Dave Vohlken, (Row 2) Steve Lewis, Chris Porter, Phil Valade, Tom Jennings, Jim Gehring, Scott Hoover, Adam Bilyeu, Rodney Woudema, Jason Armold, Matt Brown, (Row 3) Greg Sweeney, Kevin Kaufman, Pat Day, Steve Downard, Craig Davisson, Scott Barton, Clay Whaley, Kelly Nelson, Cary Hughes, Mike Hall, Steve Clapp, Jason Tee- ters, Chris Shalafoux. (Row 4) John Lewis, Rick Stefanich, Mark Jordan, Doug Vanderweilen, Kenny Hickman, Todd Lewis, Chad Maxwell, Greg Michael, Jeff Jordan, Pete Hoover, David Miller, Dave Kozyra, Jamie Nelson, Carl Kendall, (Row 5) Marvin Manns, Dave Miller, Kevin Miller, Jeff Biggs, Russ Kozyra, Tim Steinke, Joe Burvan, Billy Bell, Mark Fleming, Ted Oliver, Mike Putman, Mike Crowley, (Row 6) Matt Koehler, Eddy Korniak, Mike Kleist, Gene Kozyra, Kyle Pfledderer, Jeff Campbell, Joe Moore, Jim Collard, Tim Deno, Eric Ritter, Craig Standish, Ken Michaels. 34 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Share Faith Members of the 1985-86 FCA are: (Row l) Chris Meyer, Debbie Miller, JoAnn Jenkins, Melissa Richie, Bill Thompson, Mike Kosta, Paul Wing, Lance Barton, Lynn Marlatt, Jon Messman, Tom Messman, (Row 2) Kristen Luecke, Gretchen Schulenberg, Sherry Walker, Karen Leichty, Cary Malchow, Rick Hall, Lance Crowe, Clay Whaley, Doug Coy, Laura Kasky, Paula Todd, (Row 3) Jason Teeters, Jeff Webb, Heather Louck, Lori Murphy, Paula Hoover, Jodi Pullins, Ann Messman, Kevin Wing, Robbie Dobson, Lynn Meyer, Cary Hughes, Jennifer Phegley, Kelly Carey, (Row 4) Sam Hughes, Tim Walker, Jason Arnold, Mike Crowley, Edwina Hughes, Dana Fletcher, Julie Whaley, Scott Jennings, Scott Barton, Joe Burvan, Craig Davisson, Jamie Ahler, Jeremy Korniak. Officers of the FCA are: (Row 1) Kristen Luecke, Laura Kasky, (Row 2) Sherry Walker, Paul Wing 35 Higlity §ix ACTIVITIES HUGH O’BRIAN AWARD ACCEPTED BY HEATHER LOUCK The Hugh O’Brian Award is about leadership. Heather Louck received this award this year. One sophomore from every high school is chosen to attend an expense paid trip to Indianapolis. The winners from the last 6 years are as follows: Kate Egan, Ryan Shaw, Mandy Moore, Kurt Nagel, Maureer Egan, and Heather Louck. ARTS FESTIVAL 37 — 38 JUMP-A-THON ’86 39 The Science Fair of 1986 is getting better Do Worms Really Get Drunk?” No one really knew until this person did this experiment. „ ►Of VIS IV IkAtA W -l ca: u, ° TOMATO L N 5 procedure: CONCLU sis: data: At top left, Kevin Goad presents his project. Below left, Heidi Nagel stands proud with her project, and Don Zickmund is pictured above. 40 4 t BEARS Against BOMBERS at RCHS Bomber Bob and the Bears — from left to right, Kurt Becker, Pat Dunsmore, Terry Campbell, Otis Wilson, Bomber Bob, Dinnis Lick, and Tim Wrightman. 41 At top left Dennis Lick is showing a fan how to shoot a basket. Right under Dennis you see Mr. Probst, Mr. Butler, Mr. Burvan, Mr. McKim, and last Mr. Zimmer watching Terry Cambell try to make a basket. At top right: you will find Otis Wilson making an excel- lent pose for the yearbook. At left: The Bears and the Bombers line up on the center line to hike a football that the Bears brought to start the second half of the game. 42 43 Sharks and Jets split at the dance, but Miss Gladhand coaxes them to mix. At left, Anita expresses her approval” of the secret meeting between Tony and Maria. FROM NEW YORK TO RENSSELAER, WEST SIDE STORY _ 47 At left we see the acrobatics displayed in West Side Story. Below we see the long anticipated rumble. 48 CARNIVAL AT RIO” Above Margaret Mahaffey is being crowned Queen of the Sunshine Dance. Also pictured above are from left to right Jenny Arnett, Lisa Kidd, Sherry Walker, and Pam Fontaine. Below we see several couples dancing. FACULTY 1985-86 Faculty and Administration At left is Mr. Mitch Ockerman, Superin- tendent for the 1986 school year. Below is the 1985-86 Rensselaer Central School Board. 1st row (1 to r): Joan Egan (vp), Thomas Lashbrook, Ellen Murphy, and Mary Wilkerson (pres), 2nd row (1 to r): Jeanette Klockow (sec), Tom Moore, and John Pullin. 52 Principal Vice-Principal Mr. Day Mr. Crowe Mr. Baumann Mrs. Baumann Mrs. Baker Mr. Beehler Mrs. Beehler Mr. Brannock 53 Mrs. Briggs Mr. Butler Mrs. Brown Mr. Burvan Mr. Callahan Mrs. Cappuccilli Mr. Chastain Mrs. Davisson Mr. Earnest 54 Mrs. Eckholm Mr. Edmonds Mrs. George Mr. Hainje Mrs. Kingman Mrs. Krintz Mr. McKim Mrs. Messman Mr. Michael 55 Mr. Middleton Mr. Mingear Mr. Oates Mr. Peters Mr. Potter Mrs. Price Mr. Probst Mr. Rafferty Miss Rich 56 Mr. Zimmer 57 Left to right; Colleen Wood, Shirley Bretzinger, Arlene Walters, JoAnn Grant, Carol Bulington, and Marian Sheffer. 58 Higlity §ix STUDENT LIFE 61 63 64 tEiglity §ix STUDENTS Freshmen: Class of 1989 Kris Nagel — pres. Teresa Valade — vp. Stacie Lanoue — sec. Jodi Elijah— treas. Rod Woudema Steve Wilson Laura Wireman Wendy Williams Chuck Williams Julie Whaley Deanna Welch Jennifer Warran Tim Walker A.J. VanMeter Greg Turner Michelle Tucker Don Tomlinson Jason Teeters Mike Stone Chuck Stone Donna Stevens Sarah Steiner Shannon Stanley Craig Standish Lonnie Smith Angie Sigman Deb Shearer Thonda Schultz 66 Gretchen Schulenberg Wendi Schrum Terry Sayers Ester Saucedo Alisa Rude Brad Rodeffer Marcy Robledo Jim Roberts Eric Ritter Alesia Risner Dan Ringen Dale Redmond Michael Rayburn Fred Putts Craig Putt Mike Putman Dan Pullins Cathy Prohosky Stephanie Primeau Stacey Primeau Kent Potts Kyle Pfledderer Ted Oliver Ruth Odle Michelle Northcutt Jon Nichols Jamie Nelson Jim Murray 67 Lisa Murphy Rich Moore Jody Moore Brian Moore Doug Mitchell Carl Minter Mike Mikolajczak Ken Michal Shawn Meyer Sheila McEwen Molly McElroy Melissa McElfresh Dennis McElfresh Mick McClanahan Kelly Martin Ernie Manns Anthony Manns Lisa Lintner Michelle Leipert Karen Leichty Debbie Lashbrook Randy Lane Gale Lane Cathy Lane Dave Kozyra Kim Kosta Edward Korniak Matt Koehler 68 Angie Klingler Mike Kleist Steve Klaus Sharon Kenny Girl Kendall Darren Kasparian Tracey Justice Ken Junk Brian Jungels Donna Jordan Stephanie Jennings Scott Jennings Sam Hughes Edwina Hughes Mark Huff Bob Hickman Tammie Hicks Daymond Hartley April Harrington Angie Hall Angela Hale Mike Grzesik John Godber Jon Gill Pat Geleott Teresa Gehring Linda Fox Tim Florence 69 Dana Fletcher Connie Filson Julie Elijah Jeff Dunlap Kim Doolin Tim Deno Mark Davisson Donna Curnutt Pam Conley Jim Collard Shara Coley Carina Clark Steve Clapp Lisa Chisko Chris Chalifoux Jeff Campbell Todd Burnes Kathy Bulington Lisa Brunton Matt Brown Sheila Broussard Angie Bilyeu Adam Bilyeu Robert Berger Jenny Bell Colleen Bell Lisa Bailey Roxanne Bacewic 70 Jenny Arnett Jason Armold Sheila Allen Not Pictured Are: Brett Wiseman Renee Wilson Angela Todd Beth Staddon Raymond Stack Bob Smith Angie Jordan Mike Crowley 71 Sophomores: Class of 1988 Greg Michael — pres. Jeremy Korniak — vp. Julie Wright — sec. Jamie Ahler — treas. Kirk Ziese Sonya Zickmund Cheryl Wright Kevin Wing Chris Williams Alex Whitaker Jeff Webb Dana Webb Meridee Watt Rod Warran Katrina Vaughn Doug Vanderwielen Greg Sweeney Pam Sutton Colette Studer David Stowers Tim Steinke Rick Stefanich Samantha Sprouse Donna Souders Steffany Smith Jodi Smith Rita Shuster Jason Shumaker 72 Laurie Shier David Shide Gary Sheffer Darren Schultz Sandy Scheurich Shauna Schaltenbrand Dan Sargent Michelle Roberts Melanie Richie Pam Putts Tracey Putt Melissa Prouty Heather Prouty Lisa Pratt Jeff Prater Scott Paluchniak Noelle Overton Kelly Odom Sam Odle Beth Ockerman Karla Nesius Jennifer Nesius Roger Nagel Heidi Nagel Lori Murphy Susie Morris Joe Moore Laura Moit 73 Ken Mitchell Kevin Miller Kelly Miller David Miller Dawn Meeks Chad Maxwell Heather Mason Adelina Manns Bill Maniscalco Tabby Malchow Heather Louck Marianne Longstreth Marty Lintner Russ Lilly Todd Lewis John Lewis Jodi Lewis Cheri Lattimore Matt Kuyrkendall Russ Kozyra Lisa Kidd Bob Kenny Tammy Kellner Eva Kasky Peggy Karns Mark Jordan Delmar Jordan Genny Jones 74 Dan House Pete Hoover Mike Hitchings Kenny Hickman Christy Herre Rollin Hay Ruth Hartley Kim Hartley Lisa Hammersley Stacey Griffin Kevin Goad Kevin Gastineau Michelle Garcia Lacey Ford Mark Fleming Steve Downard Craig Davisson Jonell Davis Sheila Cox Carrie Chapman Joe Burvan Debbie Bulington Kim Bridgeman Marianne Brandenburg Angie Branam Suzanne Bilyeu Julie Bilyeu Faith Bilyeu 75 Jeff Biees Billy Bell Scott Barton Rod Barkley Bill Allen Bob Abrams Ted Abrams Not Pictured Are: Rick Ulm Vickie Parks Annette Mullins Mary Marion Marvin Manns Jeff Gross 76 Juniors: Class of 1987 Don Zickmund Rick Wireman Garner Wireman Lorie Wicks Gena Whitlow Clay Whaley Mary Weems Melissa Webb John Webb Claudia Villarreal Joan Valade Tracey Sysock Teresa Suit David Sullivan Alex Strauss Melvin Stowers Sandra Steinke Mike Steinke Andy Steiner Chris Smith Angie Shumaker Charles Shroyer Kelly Shearer Tina Schleman Mark Harsha — pres. Lisa Wood — vp. Sherry Walker — sec. Amy McClanahan — treas. 77 Jeff Scheurich Rosa Saucedo Lori Rude Dan Ritter Michelle Randle Mike Reitz Christy Putman Tonia Pullins Jodi Pullins Lori Prohosky Andrea Primeau John Potter Jennifer Phegley Chris Onder Alan Onder Claude Odle Kelly Nelson Jeff Morrill Karen Moriarty Steve Molenaar Ed Mitchell Terry Miller Darren Miller Lynn Meyer Ann Messman Ethel Me Elroy Greg McCollum Dick Marohl 78 Kristen Luecke Michelle Louck Larry Long John List Michelle Lintner Steve Lewis Dana Lash brook Heather Lanoue Janet Lane Kyler Laird Gene Kozyra David Kohley Julie Koehler Roger Kingma Kelly Kellner Kevin Kaufman Laura Kasky Tifani Judy Jeff Jordan Don Hutton Cary Hughes Paula Hoover Joe Hickman Karen Hesson Deanna Hensley Dan Hay Chris Hannon Rick Hall Dawn Hall Scott Gill 79 David Gilbert Joe Gembala Lynn Gehring Lisa Gastineau Cheri Fritch Tina Frey Rhett Fletcher Steve Fisher Sandy Fishburn John Elijah Maureen Egan Julie Effinger Tom Dowty Rob Dobson Julie Delaney Pat Day Rodney Davis Robert Davis Kellie Daniels Lance Crowe Doug Coy Ted Coley Marilyn Chapman Christy Carroll Kelly Carey Temple Campbell Misty Campbell Kathy Caldwell Michelle Cain Kevin Bulington Chris Britt Julie Briggs Lisa Black Chris Bell Shannon Beaver Kathy Beaver Debbie Bassett Sally Bailey Dan Arnett Jill Arndt Colleen Anderson Not Pictured Are: Jim Tucker Michelle Osman Rich Hunter Tony (Abrams) Eichholz Darin Duley Jeff Brown 80 Eighty §ix SENIORS CLASS OF 1986 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Larry Ewen Heidi Bean Julie Mitchell Natalie Lanoue Toby Amsler Nora Auginbaugh Linda Bacewic Lance Barton Troy Bilek Lynne Blue Melissa Branam Damon Brinson 82 Seniors Susan Brown Cheri Brunk Tom Carroll Shelley Conley Tama Conley Teresa Cripe Michael Crouch Tod Davisson Mike Dawson Vickie DeMoss Gary Dunlap Joe Effinger Seniors 83 Pam Fontaine Gilbert Garcia Kim Garcia Jim Gehring Brenda Giroux Todd Goodman Anita Graves Mike Hall 84 Seniors Heather Hanafee Dana Haskins Karen Hayes Tim Healey Scott Henry Kevin Hesson Rodney Hesson Jason Hickman Ray Hickman Sherry Hickman Erica Hoover Scott Hoover Seniors 8‘ Jim Hurd Susan Hurley CiCi Jennings Tom Jennings Tony Johnson Aimee Jordan Leigh Jordan Wilma Jungels Bitta Kenny Craig Justice Mandy (Schnelle) Justice John Kahler Beth Kucinkas Greg Kuyrkendall Annette Lane Patti Lattimore Lisa Lefler Glen Leichty Diane Leipert Gordie Lewis Seniors 87 Debbie Lockard Dan Love Michelle Luecke Jim Mahaffey Margaret Mahaffey Cary Malchow Lynn Marlatt Jennifer Lynch Rick McElfresh Jon Messman Tom Messman Chris Meyer 88 Seniors Troy Meyer Debbie Miller Iris Miller Darren Mingear Allan Misch Steve Mitchell Angie Moore Tom Moore Mark Muday Scott Murphy Caroline Nagel Cathy Nagel Seniors 89 Kurt Nagel Kim Nelson Kris Paul Cindy Pixley Chris Porter Lisa Prater Steve Randle Tim Reichert Melinda Richie Kent Pieper Melissa Richie 90 Seniors Dawn Ross John Sayers Sonia Schaltenbrand Pat Scheurich Regina Sheffer Sherman Simonin Craig Smith Brian Spall Kevin Stath Carol Steinke Roy Stewart Jeral Stone Seniors 91 Vicki Suit Bill Thompson Dayna Toben Paula Todd Linda Tomlinson Phil Valade Dave Vohlken Craig Wagner Teresea Webb Bob Weems Paul Wing Cindy Wireman 92 Seniors Susan Wolford Kevin Wood Robin Woolley April Wright Lynn Wright Wanda Wright Dave Zacher Dawn Zickmund Not pictured is Bryan Coley. Seniors 93 1985-86 Homecoming Queen Natalie Lanoue 94 Homecoming Homecoming Parade Homecoming 95 Freshman Slave Day 96 Slave Day iEiglity §ix SPORTS CC Team Goes to Semi-State Above, Row 1 (I to r) are Jeff Webb, Adam Bilyeu, Dick Marohl, Mechelle Kelly, Mike Hitchings, Craig Putt, Row 2(1 to r) are Ted Coley, Mark Davisson, Lance Crowe, Sherm Simonin, Claude Odle, Cary Malchow, and Coach Chastain. To the left, Seniors Sherm Simonin and Cary Malchow are on the run to a victory. 98 Girls Have Good Season 100 To the right, Kristen Luecke, is going for a par. Above, (1 to r) are Heidi Bean, Sonia Schaltenbrand, Shannon Beaver, Kristen Luecke, Shauna Schaltenbrand, Joann Jenkins, and Chris Meyer. 101 Volleyballers Have Excellent Season To the left, Jodi Lewis congratulates April Harrington. In the corner, Julie Whaley is getting ready to serve an ace. Below, Team members are Row 1 (1 to r)Julie Whaley, April Harrington, Jenny Bell, and Angie Bilyeu. Row 2 (1 to r), Stephanie Primeau, Jodi Elijah, Debbie Lashbrook, Julie Elijah, Coach Alexander, Row 3 (1 to r)Jodi Lewis, Stephanie Jennings, and Beth Ockermann. 102 Varsity Wins Many Matches Team members pictured above are Row 1 (1 to r) Stacy Primeau, Coach Krintz, Michelle Louck, Row 2 (1 to r) Heather Louck, Kelly Carey, Sherry Walker, Paula Hoover, Row 3 (1 to r) Andrea Primeau, Debbie Miller, Melissa Richie, and Sam Odle. In the right hand corner is Andrea Primeau for a spike. To the right, Debbie Miller bumps while Paula Hoover and Michelle Louck look on. 103 Swimmin’ Women Show RCHS Spirit Members are Row 1 (1 to r) Sharon Kenny, Edwina Hughes, Ann Messman, Michelle Cain, Laura Kasky, Lynn Meyer, Row 2 (1 to r) Coach Brannock, Julie Briggs, Marcy Ro- bledo, Lisa Brunton, Sarah Steiner, Julie Wright, Eva Kasky, Bitta Kenny, and Sally Bailey. To the left is Sally Bailey going for a win. 104 Frosh and JV Have Great Records Members of Frosh Team are Row 1 (1 to r) Manager Sam Hughes, Ken Michal, Tim Walker, Eric Ritter, Mike Stone, Carl Kendall, Dave Kozyra, Manager Doug Mitchell, Row 2 (1 to r) Rich Moore, Scott Jennings, Kyle Pfledderer, Joey Keith, Mike Rayburn, Bob Hickman, Anthony Manns, Row 3 (1 to r) Coach Walls, Ernie Manns, Jamie Nelson, Ja- son Armold, Chuck Stone, Ted Oliver, Mick McClanahan, Don Tomlinson, and Coach Tait. Members ofJV Team are Row 1 (1 to r) Bob Davies, Kevin Gastineau, Steve Downard, Chad Maxwell, Doug Vanderwielen, Kevin Wing, Bill Bell, Kenny Hickman, John Lew- is, Row 2 (1 to r) Russ Kozyra, Scott Barton, Rick Stefanich, Tim Steinke, Craig Davisson, Chris Williams, Todd Lewis, Jason Shumaker, Jamie Ahler, and Joe Burvan. 105 VARSITY FOOTBALL Head Coach — Mr. Hainje Defensive Coach — Mr. Brandenburg Assistant Coach— Mr. McKim Members of the Varsity Team are Row 1 (1 to r) Tom Messman, Jon Messman, Mike Dawson, Allan Misch, Steve Mitchell, Bill Thompson, Randy Fleming, Troy Bilek, Scott Hoover, Tod Davisson, Jim Gehring, Paul Wing, Tom Jennings, Darren Mingear, Scott Murphy, Mike Kosta, Lance Barton, Larry Ewen, Lynn Marlatt Row 2 (1 to r) Coach McKim, Manager Kevin Goad, Bob Davies, Mark Harsha, Chris Hannon, Chris Bell, David Kohley, Cary Hughes, Joe Gembda, Rob Dobson, Andy Steiner, Craig Davisson, Kevin Kaufman, John Elijah, Pat Day, Doug Coy, Don Zickmund, Head Coach Hainje, Coach Brandenburg, Row 3 (1 to r) Managerjeff Brandenburg, Kevin Gastineau, Steve Downard, Jason Shumaker, Todd Lewis, Russ Kozyra, Scott Barton, Rich Stefanich, Tim Stienke, Chad Maxwell, Chris William, Doug Vanderwielen, Joe Burvan, Bill Bell, Kenny Hickman, Jamie Ahler, John Lewis, Kevin Wing. 106 107 Bombers Win Sectional At the left, Bill Thompson is getting ready to throw a pass. In the corner, Randy Fleming is getting taped for the game. Below, Tod Davisson is eyeing his opponents. WRESTLERS HAVE EXCELLENT SEASON Members of the Wrestling Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Damon Hartley, Mike Hitchings, Dan Pullins, Jeff Biggs, Jeff Campbell, Mike Stone, Bruce Wilson, Greg Turner, Dave Ko- zyra, Carl Minter, Row 2 (1 to r) Mike Fleming, Dave Sullivan, Don Zickmund, Bill Bell, Mark Harsha, Carl Kendall, Ted Oliver, Dan Sargent, Russ Kozyra, Joe Burvan, Ken Michal, Row 3 (1 to r) Mascot Brad Burvan, Cary Malchow, Rick Stefanich, Chris Bell, Brian Jungels, Steve Klaus, Steve Clapp, Joe Keith, Jeff Dunlap, Fred Putts, Manager Doug Mitchell, Row 4(1 to r) Assistant Coach Meeks, Roy Stewart, Claude Odle.John Elijah, Ernie Manns, Troy Meyer, Anthony Manns, Manager Joe Effinger, Manager Ke- vin Goad, Assistant Coach Johnson, and Head Coach Burvan. 108 Left, Dan Sargent is getting ready to wrestle. Above is Joe Burvan doing a new kind of breakdancing. Above is Craig Davisson trying to get a hold of an opponent. In the right upper corner is Jeff Biggs thinking of a plan in order to beat his partner. Right, Ernie Manns is giving his opponent a new twist. 109 JV and VARSITY GIRLS WIN MANY Members of theJV Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Stephanie Primeau, Jodi Elijah, Julie Whaley, Shannon Stanley, Julie Elijah, Jenny Bell Row 2 (1 to r) Sharon Kenny, Jodi Lewis, April Harrington, Kelly Odom, Stephanie Jennings, Lori Murphy, Debbie Lashbrook, and Coach LaFree. Members of the Varsity Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Manager Angie Klingler, Manager Elaine Reyes Row 2(1 to r) Stacey Primeau, Joann Jenkins, Debbie Miller, Kelly Carey, Leigh Jordan, Coach Bulter, Sam Odle, Jodi Lewis, Andrea Primeau, Jennifer Phegley, and Sherry Walker. 110 BOYS SWIM TEAM HAS WINNING RECORD Members of the Boys Swimming Team are Row 1 (1 to r) Steve Wilson, Greg Michael, Steve Downard, Bob Kenny, Jon Gill, Kevin Wing, Scott Jennings, Dale Redmond Row (1 to r) Manager Ted Coley, Steve Lewis, Scott Gill, Alex Strauss, Cary Hughes, Steve Randle, Tom Jennings, Andy Steiner, David Kohley, Pat Day, Jeff Jordan, and Coach rannock. FROSH HAVE IMPRESSIVE SEASON The members of the Frosh Basketball Team are : Row 1 (1 to r) Manager A .J. VanMeter, Mike Crowley, Jason Teeters, Tim Deno.Jim Collard, Randy Lane, Matt Koehler, Craig Putt, Manager Sam Hughes, Row 2 (1 to r) Tim Walker, Jamie Nelson, Mike Putman, Jason Armold, Coach Jones, Mark Davisson, Chuck Stone, Matt Brown, and Pat Geleott. 112 JV PLAYS TOUGH TEAMS The Jr. Varsity Team consists of: Row 1 (1 to r) Kenny Hickman, Jamie Ahler, Doug Vanderwielen, John Lewis, Clay Whaley Row 2 (1 to r) Rob Dobson, Scott Barton, Mark Davisson, Chad Maxwell, Tim Steinke, and Coach McKim. Below, Kenny Hickman has the ball and is in control. To the right, Jamie Ahler is trying to set up the team and get some points. VARSITY HAS TRYING SEASON Members of Varsity Team are as follows: Row 1 (1 to r) Manager Doug Coy and Coach Probst, Row 2 (1 to r) Manager Scott Paluchniak, Gordon Lewis, Lance Crowe, Rick Hall, Jim Gehring, Lance Barton, Sherm Simonin, Dick Marohl, and Manager Jeff Webb. 114 Dick Marohl is after an opponent who has the ball at the left. In the left lower corner is Clay Whaley who is waiting for the ball to be thrown in. Below is Rick Hall who is going to the other end. 115 INTRAMURAL TEAMS PLAY HARD In the left top corner is Joe Burvan shooting a free throw point. John Webb puts up an outside shot at the left. Above Steve Downard hopes for two points. 116 BOYS GOLFERS HAVE WINNING RECORD Members of the Boys Golf Team are: (1 to r) Pat Geleott, Bob Smith, Bill Thompson, David Kohley, Rick Stefanich, Tim Healey, Steve Downard.Joe Burvan, Mike Putman, Gary Sheffer, Craig Davisson, and Coach Stefanich. To the left, Rick Stefanich is helping his team win another victory. Above is Gary Sheffer putting away. 118 119 GIRLS WIN THEIR FIRST SECTIONAL Members of the 1986 Girls Track Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Jenny Bell, Lori Murphy, Paula Hoover, Edwina Hughes, Debbie Lashbrook, Julie Elijah, Karen Leichty, Elaine Sand- ers, Row 2 (1 to r) Manager Marcy Robledo, Manager Heather Louck, Manager Andrea Primeau, Ann Messman, Paula Todd, Laura Kasky, Lynn Meyer, Donna Stevens, April Harrington, Angie Klinger, Michelle Louck, Row 3 (1 to r)Julie Whaley, Jodi Elijah, Jodi Lewis, Kelly Carey, Sam Odle, Tracy Sysock, Linda Fox, Michelle Luecke, Melanie Ri- chie, Ruth Hartley, and Coach Messman. 120 Above is Kelly Carey hoping to high jump safely without hitting the bar. To the left, Beth Staddon competing in a race. Below is Sam Odle asking Manager Kristen Luecke her time. 121 BOYS HAVE WINNING TRACK RECORD To the left is Jim Collard passing an opponent. Above is Craig Putt catching his breath after an exhausting run. Members of the 1986 Boys Track Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Ted Coley, Cary Malchow, Mark Harsha, Russ Kozyra, Bill Bell, Don Zickmund, Steve Wilson, Jeff Webb, Row 2 (1 to r) Manager Kevin Goad, Pat Day, Jamie Nelson, Dick Marohl, Doug Coy, Kyle Pfledderer, Chuck Stone, Ken Michal, Mike Crouch, Craig Putt, Jim Collard, Jamie Ahler, Manager Doug Mitchell, Row 3 (1 to r) Asst. Coach Brannock, Asst. Coach Zimmer, Scott Jennings, Matt Kuyrkendall, Chris Williams, Jim Gehring, Scott Hoover, Claude Odle, Sherm Simonin, Paul Wing, John Elijah, Head Coach Edmonds, and Asst. Coach Chastain. 122 Above is John Elijah doing the long jump. To the right, Troy Bilek (far left) and Bill Bell (second from right) com- pete against opponents. Below are Sen- iors Cary Malchow, Sherm Simonin, and Junior Dick Marohl warming down after a long race. 123 JV BASEBALL PLAYS HARD Members of the 1986 Jr. Varsity Baseball Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Matt Koehler, Jason Teeters, Manager Jeff Campbell, Tim Deno, Brian Moore, Row 2 (1 to r) Tim Walker, Matt Brown, Carl Kendall, Jason Shumaker, Randy Lane, Row 3 (l to r) Jason Armold, Ted Oliver, Joe Moore, Anthony Manns, Ernie Manns, and Coach Butler. 124 VARSITY HAVE WINNING SEASON Members of the 1986 Varsity Baseball Team are: Row 1 (1 to r) Manager Alan Onder, Batboy Kevin Cochran, Batboy Jason Nesius, Batboy Sean Kingman, Batboy Brian Cham- ness, Manager Sam Hughes, Row 2 (1 to r) Chad Maxwell, Jason Shumaker, Kenny Hickman, Randy Fleming, Kelly Nelson, Joe Moore, Row 3 (1 to r) Clay Whaley, Doug Van- derwielen, Matt Brown, Randy Lane, Jason Teeters, Tim Walker, Jason Armold, Row 4(1 to r) Head Coach Tait, Kevin Kaufman, Chris Bell, Lance Crowe, Chris Hannon, Scott Barton, Melvin Stowers, and Asst. Coach Butler. Above is Randy Fleming looking to his coach for advice. To the right is mem- bers of the Varsity going to the dugout after a victory. 125 CHEERLEADERS SHOW BOMBER SPIRIT The Varsity Cheerleaders of 1986 are: (top to bottom) Lynn Meyer, Heather Lanoue, Ann Messman (1 to r) Natalie Lanoue, Jodi Pullins, and Jennifer Phegley. Missing are Lifters: Tom Moore, Joe Gembala, Scott Hoover, Scott Murphy, Mike Kosta, and Kelly Nelson. At the top are all the Varsity Cheerleaders entertaining the fans at a basketball game. Above is Ann Messman on the shoulders of lifter Tom Moore. 126 Above: The Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders are: (t to b) Tracey Putt, Colette Studer (1 to r) Marianne Brandenburg, Jodi Lewis, and Jodie Smith. To the right are the Fresh- man Cheerleaders. They are: (t to b) Kris Nagel, Julie Whaley, Julie Elijah, Wendi Schrum, Stacie Lanoue, and Sheila Broussard. 127 1 igjjty §ix END OF YEAR — CHERISH THE MOMENTS OF ’86 131 MOST ARTISTIC: Darren Mingear Dawn Zickmund MOST ATHLETIC: Lance Barton Debbie Miller ) MOST HUMOROUS: Larry Ewen Jo Jenkins MOST FRIENDLY: Bill Thompson Paula Todd MOST TALKATIVE: Allen Misch Kim Nelson BEST LOOKING: Mike Kosta Natalie Lanoue BEST DRESSED: Damon Brinson Dayna Toben EST VOCAL: Scott Hoover Sonia Schaltenbrand BEST INSTRUMENT- ALIST: Mark Muday Carol Steinke BIGGEST FLIRT: Pat Scheurich Missy Richie TEACHER’S PET: Jon Messman Erica Hoover CLASS CLOWN: Tom Jennings Cici Jennings CUTEST SENIOR COUPLE: Troy Bilek Pam Fontaine MOST LIKELY TO k SUCCEED: Tom Moore Margaret Mahaffey 153 Seniors Finally Make It!! 134 138 139 Seniors Receive Many Awards r sr ' Juniors Take the Day Off!! JUNIORS WIN ! 141 STEVE HOLLINGER OFFERS SOBERING THOUGHTS ABOUT DRUNK DRIVING END OF YEAR MISCELLANY In Memoriam Dave W. 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