River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1970 volume:

River Forest Jr.-Sr. High School Hobart, Indiana Vol. II Ingot 1970 A time to be born, a time to build up; create from what was once void. TURN from today to make history tomorrow. 2 Academics Organizations Athletics . . . Personalities Advertising Table of Contents Student Life 4 24 40 54 78 134 Above — Mr. William Dishno snaps a picture of his son during the com- mencement program. Above right — Bob Cronch, Valedic- torian of the class of ' 70, gives his viewpoint on the future for his fel- low classmates. Right — Juniors Bill Kadish and Rose DeJesus lend a hand to senior Vickie Johnson as she leaves the stage after receiving her diploma and rose. 4 ■■■I RF Graduation held June Graduation exercises for the class of 70 were held June first in the high school gym. Dean F. Berkley, Director, Divi- sion of Administration and Ad- ministrator Studies and Pro- fessor of School Administration at Indiana University, spoke to the 174 member graduating class and guest on “The class of 1970 . . . Where are you going?” The invocation was given by Rev. Walter Spieth, minister of an area Baptist Church. Speaking on behalf of the class were Bob Cronch, Vale- dictorian, and Janice De Vault, Salutatorian. This year the class decided to change the colors of their caps and gowns to gold with gold and cardinal tassels. The girls of the class received red roses as they left the stage. Above left — Janice DeVault, Salu- tatorian, addresses the senior class on the past years. Above — Herman Medina takes his place in the row assigned to him. 5 Pep sessions, assemblies entertain RF Varied assemblies and pep sessions entertained the stu- dent body throughout the school year. On several occa- sions the choir, pop concert band, and band provided musi- cal enjoyment. Guest speakers and guest performers also contributed to assembly programs. Major programs included the Christmas, Easter, Veteran’s Day and awards day assembly, among others. Climaxing the three day visit by Canadian stu- dents, a high school assembly took place to honor the visitors. Left — The RF Pop band performs during the Christmas assembly. Above — Junior Jenny Tuley speaks to the student body following honor society induction. Above — Tim Tabla performs with the high school choir during an all-school assembly. Left — Brenda Hunter and Paula Bianco hang signs to spark spirit week, which concluded in a high school assembly. 6 Above — Senior Petra Kovacevic lights her candle during tradi- tional honor society induction. Left — Sophomore Susie Tabla leads a cheer during a pep as- sembly. 7 Right — Cindy Thomas yells a victory cry to the Ingots during the home- coming game. Below — The senior float took first place among float competition. Their theme was Bury Munster.” Senior class float takes high honors Moaning with sounds of sad- ness, the senior float, “Bury Munster,” took first place among float competition. The juniors came in second with “A Royal Flush.” Senior Sharon Glovier was overwhelmed by the honor of being crowned RF’s homecom- ing queen. Jerry Stilley, 2 year letterman, was awarded the best senior football player. He was presented with a football. A crackling bonfire, and cheers, led by the cheerleaders, was held the night before to boost the spirit of the team and the students. Left — Sharon Glovier gleams with happiness as she is crowned 1969- 70 homecoming queen during half- time. Below — The queen’s court included: sophomore Monica Ready, senior Mary Jo Henry, the queen, junior Cindy Davis, and freshman Diane Tatalovich. Right — Mr. Basketball and Miss Ingot Spirit pose for a brief moment after being selected. Four other senior girls were close runner-ups. Below — Fans cheer as the Ingots try to pull through with another victory. RF defeated Lowell by one point. Bottom — Signs were hung around the school to help gain homecoming spirit before the game. Opposite, top — Coach Newton gives his team some additional plays to follow during the homecoming game. Opposite, bottom — Miss Ingot Spirit finalists included, Elsie Anderson, escorted by Jim Stanfill, Mary Jo Henry, secorted by Jerry Stilley, Carolie Hodge, escorted by Don Tatalovich, Mary Hudakowski, es- corted by Vernon Stangebye, and Sheila O’Mary, escorted by Bob Minarich. ELEBRA Triumph over Lowell climaxes Spirit Week Basketball homecoming activ- ities were highlighted when the Ingots dealt Lowell a 72-71 de- feat. Festivities preceding home- coming included Spirit Week, in which all classes competed by making posters, organizing skits and decorating halls. Culmination of the week’s activities was the selection of Mr. Basketball and Miss Ingot Spirit. Finalist for Mr. Basket- ball were; Allen Brannon, John Lira, and John Oslizlo. Finalists for Miss Ingot Spirit were; Elsie Anderson, Mary Jo Henry, Mary Hodakowska, Carolie Hodge, and Sheila O’Mary. To boost the ego of the team, a pep session was held the day of the game. Freshmen were honored as winners of Spirit Week. Right — Mary Hodakowski as Juliet’s nurse and Sharon Ondo as Juliet discuss the problems of her affair with Romeo. Below — Mr. Tom Hontz produced the play this year as in the past years at RF. Below right — Tim Tabla as Romeo, and John Kowalski as Benvolio, comfort Steve Gil de Montes as Mercutio during his death. RFHS presents its first Shakespearean drama Above — Romeo and Juliet kiss after the discovery of meeting each other. Right — Walter Sobas as Gregory and Reece Wallin as Sampson argue about the discrepancy of the families. “Romeo and Juliet, pro- duced by Mr. Tom Hontz was presented May 7th and 8th in the high school gymnasium as the spring play. Romeo starred Tim Tabla and Sharon Ondo was his Juliet. This was the first Shakes- pearean play ever produced by RF students. It took the place of the usual musicals and com- edies. Mr. Hontz felt the experi- ence would be necessary for those students interested in go- ing into theatrical work. A fish fry was held in the cafeteria before the Friday night performance. It was spon- sored by the yearbook class to raise money for the ' 70 Ingot. Both performances were fi- nancial successes. 13 Above Left — Bill Wampler sings a song which he arranged for charity. Above — Roger Coin, Mrs. Wampler, Mrs. Tatalovich, and Mrs. Hughes take tickets at the door for the charity dance. Top — A pop band performs several songs at a student council sponsored talent show. Charity Week nets profit During Charity Week, Stu- dent Council held daily donut sales. Selling these donuts pro- duced great results for student council and a terrific response by the student body. On the second day of Charity Week Student Council sponsored a “Hat Day.” All students were allowed to wear hats of all types during the school day. Later in the week, a day was declared “Black White Day” and all students were required to wear either black or white or suffer the consequences be thrown in a makeshift jail in the high school lobby. A folk festival and dance al- so were held during the week. The money, collected by stu- dent jesters, was donated to the Peace Corps. Above Left — Students dance to the music of “True Grit. Above — Steve Atkins, Gail Bryant, and Debbie O’Connor do stunts for extra money. Left — Bonny Henry and Jody Hut- nick try to get money from Sam Reyes. 15 “Variety Round” features three plays “Variety Round” featured three short plays and skits when it opened for a three day run at River Forest. Students participated in the first two skits. The first skit consisted of ten short acts, and the second skit was entitled “Sixth hour English class.” The third skit, “Tilly the Teller” or The Great Bank Rob- bery,” was performed by the faculty and members of the administration. The plays, which were per- formed in December, were di- rected by Mr. Tom Hontz. Above — John Kowalski evaluates a “very interesting situation.” Left — Loyce Welton tries to per- suade Bill Huddleston to tell her the truth. Above — Pat Stochel and Elsie An- derson serve refreshments at the turn-about. Right — Couples dance to the mu- sic provided by “November’s Guest. Opposite page, Top — John Paw- licki, Jim Stanfill, and Dan Ondo ushered couples to available ta- bles. Opposite page, Bottom — Tables provided students with a good ex- cuse for not dancing. 18 “A Time For Us” enchants RF couples “A Time For Us,” sponsored by the senior class, gave girls a chance to ask their favorite date dancing. Music was pro- vided by ‘‘November’s Guest” and also during their break RF’s pop band performed sev- eral songs. Pictures were taken by Giola Studio in the main lobby. Fol- lowing the dance most couples traveled to the restaurant of their choice for a late dinner or snack. Opposite, Top — Students pose for a group picture. Far Left — John Lira takes a break with his ball and chain. Opposite Bottom — Petra Kovacevic and Donna Carter portray their “Mardi Gras” role. Left — Three of RF’s Hollywood Monsters take their place behind the gate. Below — One of the main parts of the dance was dancing to the music of Listen.” Students don costumes for mardi gras dance A Mardi Gras Dance was held at River Forest for the first time since 1963. Costumes, ranging from little girls and Jack and Jills-in-the-box to jail- birds and monsters from the deep, helped to decorate the gym for the occasion. Petra Kovacevic, as Dracula, and Rich Nehring, as a colonial gentleman, were awarded al- bums for the best costumes at the dance. The costumes were judged by faculty members. “Listen,” a pop band from Gary, provided the music for the dance. 21 “Camelot” entices couples at RF prom “Camelot” delighted approx- imately 100 couples who at- tended the annual junior-senior prom at the Marquette Park Pavilion in Miller. A miniature castle provided the main floor centerpiece, and medieval flags decorated the walls. Table centerpieces con- sisted of a candle and sword arrangement. Souveniers of the prom in- cluded miniature class rings for the girls and ’70 gold tie tacs for the boys. The Johnny Rogers Orches- tra provided musical entertain- ment during the evening. Cindy Thomas and Jerry Stilley were crowned king and queen of the prom. The post prom, which was held at the Red Lantern Inn in Beverly Shores, featured both dining and dancing from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. The Lincoln Park Zoo provided popular music for dancing. The Ladies Auxiliary of New Chicago chaperoned the event. Most prom goers spent the day after the prom at Turkey Run enjoying picnics, and horseback riding. Above — Senior Debbie Warren and her date Bill Choate examine their prom favors. 22 Left — Seniors Cindy Thomas and Jerry Stilley, prom royalty, appear to be enjoying their “reign.” Below Left — Prom couples dance to the music of the Johnny Rogers Orchestra. The balcony at the Pavilion provides these couples with an aerial view of the dance floor. 24 A time to break down the knowledge we’ve learned; we sow words of wisdom and plant a new generation. Turn to others, relate your thoughts, and create a dream. ACA- DEMICS expand the horizon. Both humanities, art classes Above — Mr. Sergio Garcia lectures in Humanities class. Above Right — Terry Mowry studies an assignment in Humanities class. Above Far Right — Doug Patton works on his art project of making Hopper Money.” Right — Debbie O’Conner and Hen- riette Buehler view an art project. 26 accent culture Art classes, which are offer- ed on the junior high and high school level, study a variety of techniques. Painting, chalk drawings, weaving, sculpturing, sketching, abstracts and other related arts are studied in the course. Both the junior and se- nior high classrooms are lo- cated in the RF Roundhouse. The basis of the Humanities course is the “molding of uni- versal-jointed minds, flexible minds, capable of feeling their way into the minds of other people . . , This course is team-taught and is divided into two main areas: music, art, architecture and literature, philosophy from classical Greeks to modern times. Right — Cindy Thomas skecthes an art assignment. 27 Above — Senior Don Tatalovich dis- sects a cat in advanced Biology class. Above Right — Freshman Donna War- ren writes an algebraic equasion on the board. Right — Sharon Ondo, junior, takes a break from the math book. Math courses 28 offerings vary Mathematics is a required subject for all ju- nior high and freshman students. Courses of- fered during the ’69-’70 school year included general math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Math Analysis. Mr. Leo Am- stutz is chairman of the department. Business courses for the ’69-70 year featured typing, Shorthand, Records, Bookkeeping, Sales- manship, Retailing, General Business, Business Math, Business English, Clerical Laboratory, Secretarial Laboratory, and Business Machines. Mrs. Langley is the head of the department. Heading the science department is Mr. Earl Studtman. Courses offered were Advanced Bi- ology, Biology, Biophysical Science, Chemistry I and II, Conservation, General Science and Physics. Above Left — Loyce Welton, sopho- more, writes a French exercise in Mr. Shopbach’s class. Above Right — Mr. Gene Adamczyk chows a filmstrip to one of his Russian classes. Right — Cindy Davis, Mrs. Carol Tur- pin and Frank Barragan participate in a Spanish skit. RF Russian 30 classes view folk dance in cafeteria Russian classes were treated to a Russian folk dance pre- view in the cafeteria during the year. Russian class is offered for five years with emphasis placed on conversation during the fourth year. In Advanced Rus- sian concentration is on read- ing and writing abilities. Two years of Spanish are of- fered at River Forest. The first course emphasizes listening and speaking skills. In the se- cond year oral Spanish is ac- cented as are cultural customs. Two years of German are of- fered to RF students. Expres- sions, sentence structure and conversational patterns are studied. French I and II is a study of sentences, simple tenses conversation and patterns. Var- ious current events of France are incorporated into the courses. 32 Above — Senior Cindy Flores pre- pares a portion of a meal in Foods class. Above Right — Home Ec instructors Helen Todar and Phyllis Dove ex- amine Donna Warren’s, freshman, sewing machine. Above Far Right — Eighth grader William Pugh works on his project in metal shop. Right — Metal shop students work together on a class assignment. home economics offer practical experience Industrial arts courses fea- tured basic electricity and elec- tronics classes which taught students fundamentals and ad- vanced skills of electronics. Drafting and technical drawing was also offered. Blue print reading emphasized interpreta- tion on technical drawing blue prints. Architectural drawing intro- duced construction techniques and common materials relating to residential structures. Crafts, woodworking, general metals and machine shop stressed both practical and technical knowledge. Home economics clas- ses stressed areas of nutrition, home decoration, housing, food preparation, tailoring, dating, marriage, child care, and grooming. 33 34 Above — Senior Sara Deutscher ex- plains her collage project in govern- ment class. Above Right — Debbie Griffith, junior, places a diagram on the board in Marriage and Psychology class. Right — Mark Buehler, junior, ex- plains a problem during Marriage and Psychology class. Social Studies department holds fair This year various classes within the Social Studies de- partment combined efforts and produced a Social Studies Fair which featured student projects depicting social and historical achievements. Social Science courses of- fered during the year included U.S. government, World Geo- graphy, Russian History, Latin American History, U.S. History, World History, Sociology, Eco- nomics, Social Studies, Mar- riage and Psychology and Psychology. During the year the depart- ment obtained various speakers for classroom lectures and dis- cussions. Several classes in the department also participated in Earth Day commemoration ac- tivities at River Forest. Marsha Jones, senior, displays a chart to other students in Econom- ics class. Senior Vernon Stangbye emphasizes a point while participating in a debate in Mr. Grenert’s class. 35 Phys ed classes Boys and girls physical edu- cation classes are offered in the high school and junior high gym for high school and junior high students. Gym classes participate in football, basketball, soccer, field hockey, gymnastics, tum- bling, archery, bowling, trampo- line, baseball and track. In health and safety classes first aid, drug abuse, body dis- eases and body systems are studied. Driver education courses in- troduce students to the funda- mentals of driving, which event- ually will aid them in securing a license. Above Upper — Mr. Robert Marzalek instructs a first hour health class. Left — Freshman girls engage in a basketball game in the high school gym. build body stamina, strength Above upper — A P.E. student leaps over the horse and lands on the mat. Above — Bruce Hilliard walks several feet on his hands. Right — Miss Karen Jablonski, junior high P.E. teacher, demonstrates her skill on the parallel bars. Right — Jamie Mefford, Don John- son, and Dena Duffie stage a skit during drama class. Above — Elsie Anderson and Carolie Hodge paste-up a story for the Melt- ing Pot. 38 English curriculum varies Evaluating novels, paperback reading, and writing composi- tions were the major goals reached in the English depart- ment. During the routine year the English department turned out some well polished stu- dents. English is a requirement through eleventh grade and as a senior English is an elective. Connected with the English de- partment is the reading lab. Seventh grade students receive help from Mrs. Fay lorio with reading problems. The newspaper was pub- lished bi-monthly by Becky Steege and the journalism staff. The ' 70 Ingot switched the style of layout and added more pages. The advisor, Miss Carol Skibbie, and editor-in- chief, Mary Jo Henry, went to Ball State in the fall for a year- book seminar. Mr. Tom Hontz leads the drama and speech classes for senior high students. Drama students stage skits from plays and many of the students also appear in the school plays. The spring and fall play was also directed by Mr. Tom Hontz. Above, Left — Yearbook students work under the direction of Miss Carole Skibbie. Left — Pat Carden gives a book re- port in Mr. Sergio Garcia’s junior English class. Above — Reading Lab is one of the major parts of seventh grade En- glish. 39 40 A time to build as- sociations, with people like yourself, partici- pating and working to- gether. Turn to a place for companionship, find yourself and help one another search for identity. ORGANIZA- TIONS unify. Y S Row 1: J. Tuley, D. Griffith, V. Stangebeye, J. DeVault, P. Kovace- vic. Row 2: R. DeJesus, B. Cronch, M. Hodakowski. Row 3: J. Sandala, J. Kidwell. Row 4: Mr. Grenert. Right — New honor society inductees listen to welcoming speech. 42 Honor Society hosts Christmas tea Each year the Honor Society hosts the faculty, administra- tion, class officers and club of- ficers to a Christmas Tea. Mr. Grenert, the sponsor, works with officers Vernon Stangebye, president; Jenny Tuley, vice-president; Janice DeVault, secretary; Petra Ko- vacevic, treasurer; Debbie Grif- fith, reporter-historian. Student Council is spon- sored by Mr. Ron Hughes. President is Bill Wampler. SC sponsored homecoming, the can drive, basketball homecom- ing and Charity Week. Left — Honor Society members serve those attending the tea. Above — Row 1: J. Kidwell, J. Tuley, B. Wampler, M. Hodakowski, D. Griffith; Row 2: D. Julian, J. An- derson, D. Warren, D. Ellis, J. Chudzicki, P. Stochel, B. House, L. Welton, R. DeJesus, B. Clary; Row 3; J. Cantrece, L. Been, L. Szymcyk, J. Thorman, M. Wayte, J. Hoekstra, D. McCarthy, N. Anderson; Row 4: D. Godsey, J. Kowalski, G. Hinkle, S. Atkins, S. O’Mary, B. Minarich, Mr. Hughes; Row 5: D. Patton, D. Carlson, J. Kokosis, D. Loyd, J. Hutnick, T. Nor- man, J. Stanfill, D. Oliver, M. Davis, K. Johnson, J. Wojnaroski. 43 Row 1: G. Daugerty, D. McCarthy, S. Thorman, B. Tenorio, B. Drwecki, P. Stochel, L. Welton, T. Courtney, J. Michna, D. Warren, T. Young; Row 2: G. Shears, S. Augustine, J. Chudzicki, M. Bangs, S. Bangs, S. Ordway, Miss Shafer, K. Zanzig, T. Ready, K. Eaton, D. Barber, R. Agee, N. Anderson; Row 3: P. Duncan, V. Montemayor, K. Black, S. McLin, M. Taulbee, B. Jennings, D. Lunghofer, D. Pawlicki, L. Cooper, D. Lunghofer, J. Shakula; Row 4: L. Zeller, P. Hairston, P. Markle, H. Beuhler, D. Tatalovich, G. Johnson, D. Carl- son, V. Matteson, N. Bellar, B. House; Row: 5 B. Cor- nett, B. Charnetsky, S. Watson, M. Lackhart, M. Series, J. Michna, D. Ellis, P. West, M. Davis, D. Warren, P. Bianco, P. Stepnowski, L. Frost, B. Samuels, J. Ander- son, L. Lockhart, M. Holland, M. Huddleston, J. Shirk, B. Hunter, C. Cronch, K. Cerejeski; Row 6: J. Kokkosis, A. Aquilera, P. Rosendaul, L. Keene, G. Kritner, S. Chezem, C. Kralik, C. Kacke, H. Barragan. Row 1: S. Glovier, K. Buda, J. Elliot, P. Phelps, R. Rudolph, D. Stanley, N. Serrano, J. Tatalovich, S. Allase- vich, R. Loffler, S. King, R. Wojnarski, P. Skubish, M. Olivari; Row 2: D. Vaughn, S. Kamano, L. Turner, R. Burge, P. Denny, L. Skalik, Miss Jablonski, V. Page, L. Pope, C. Yougali, D. Smith, E Allasevich, A. Styano- vich; Row 3: B. Jackson, B. Williams, S. Thorman, P. Marco, L. Watkins, V. Tibbits, N. Biggs, M. Pomokavich, S. Campbell, P. Estill, C. York; Row 4: D. Hendrix, N. Davis, H. Mitol, S. Kendera, P. Olson, S. Midouski, E. Corley, D. Patton, S. Young, D. Tibbits, P. Kania, C. Yorkovich; Row 5: R. Dunn, D. Welton, M. Page, B. Lira, H. Gutierrez, J. Maldonado, W. Shepherd, D. Davis, K. Weaver, N. Benka. 44 Row 1: B. Huddleston, J. (B) Stanfill, M. De Jesus, J. Stilley, D. Godsey, D. Hodge, D. Leonard, R. Gardner; Row 2: J. Baron, D. Shultz, B. Wampler, B. Hulls, R. Nehring, R. Miller, B. Hilliard, J. Gearhart; Row 3: R. Wilson, S. Delgado, M. Hilliard, M. Monroe, B. Kadish, Coach Freeman; Row 4: B. Morris, A. Bernacet, M. Blanco, J. Wojnaroski, L. Orange; Row 5: I. Dejesus, R. Welton, D. Tatalovich, T. Ellis, F. Bernacet; Row 6: B. Nowak, D. Ragon, J. Baldauf, B. Duarte, J. Oslizlo, J. Pawlicki, B. Minarich, D. Soohey. GAA, Lettermen unite athletic effort GAA members participated in soccer, basketball, volley- ball gymnastics, bowling and softball during the school year. Junior high GAA members began the year with a fall slum- ber party. Other scoial events included a winter pizza party, high school welcome picnic and spring picnic. The GAA ban- quet, held in May, took place at the Palm Grove Restaurant. Some members attended various types of games and ac- tivities in the area, such as gymnastics meets, dance pro- grams, hockey games and track meets. Miss Joanne Shafer spon- sored high school GAA, and Miss Karen Jablonski sponsor- ed junior high activities. The Letterman’s Club usher- ed at basketball games and took care of the gym floor dur- ing games and half time. In February the club traveled to Chicago to see the Chicago Bulls play against the Royals. The spring carnival, spon- sored by the club, added ap- proximately $500 to the club’s treasury. With some of this money the organization pur- chased a foul indicator for bas- ketball and phones for the foot- ball field office. Mr. Robert Freeman spon- sored the club. 45 OEA club makes debut during year Business students at RF were introduced to a new club during the year. The organiza- tion, OEA (Officers Education Association), was sponsored by Mrs. Laura Langley. Russian Club, sponsored by Mr. Gene Adamczyk, sponsored bake sales to raise money for a trip to St. Mary ' s Russian Orthodox church. During the year club members visited the Russian exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. FTA was sponsored by Miss Betty Major and Mr. Art Willing. The main fund raising event was selling carnations on dress-up day. Left — Mr. Gene Adamczyk Russian club sponsor, explains a club prob- lem in Russian. Row 1: S. Chezem, S. Deutscher, K. Skalik, C. Kralik, J. Tuley, P. Stochel; Row 2: S. Lilly, C. Thomas, D. Zerebecki, J. Chudzucki, Miss Major, S. Bangs, M. Shaffer, R. Agee, S. Ondo; Row 3: C. Janizeck, L. Leonard, B. Steege, M. Hodakowski, B. Clary, V. Big- ham, Mr. Willing; Row 4: G. Daugherty, D. Warren, B. Hunter, G. Johnson, J. Johnson, D. McGee, C. Parker, J. Anderson; Row 5; T. Tabla, J. Beatty, G. Hazlet, P. Fazekas. Senior high school band captures three firsts RF placed seven entries in statewide competition in March. Three solos received an excel- lent rating. Jan Sandala re- ceived a first for her flute solo; Jenny Tuley’s contra bass solo rated a first, and also was the only entry in this division, and Steve Kajowski placed first with his tuba solo. Randy Gardner and Vernon Stangbye’s French horn entry received a second place rating. A sextet with Diane Hinkel and Ed Morris on cornet, Steve Kajowski on the tuba, LeRoy Hartman on baritone, and Rog- er Coin on trombone received a second in competition. Dave Burns, Ralph Wallin and Mike King, members of the percussion trio, also placed second in competition. Band members sponsored fund raising campaigns to fi- nance summer band camp and purchase of new uniforms. Band Boosters sponsored a car wash in April to gain money to purchase uniforms. On April 18 the RF band traveled to Elkhart to partici- pate in the state contest. Mr. Ray Stokes is the high school band director. Junior high band, directed by Mr. Charles Hart, received a second place rating at state. Ju- nior high band members parti- cipated in the same fund rais- ing activities as the high school band. Right — Pam West, freshman, prac- tices a flute solo. Row 1: D. Crandall, D. Griffith, D. Whitely, L. Lockhart, A. Tassi, D. Wilkins, J. Davenport, J. Sandala; Row 2: P. Markle, C. Carson, A. Keefover, V. Dunn, M. Razo, M. Lockhart, M. Ready, R. Teeter, D. Klinser, R. Cham- berlain, M. Vorkapich, V. Stangbye, R. Gardner, J. An- derson, P. Goings, P. West; Row 3: P. Stanfill, S. Mor- ris, P. Delahanty; K. Hall, B. Sprague, B. Johnson, J Tuley, V. Schiller, R. West, J. Beatty, D. Morris, K. Car son, P. Gustoff, D. Hinkle, B. Morris, R. Coin, H. Mun son, F. Roberts, L. Hartman, E. Morris, T. Boswell, N Anderson; Row 4: N. Karas, R. Wallin, Mr. Stokes, S Loving, S. Rujawski, W. Wriggley, M. King, D. Burns. 48 in state-wide competition Row 1: (sitting) T. Krysak, G. Kesel, L. Johnson, T. Cruse, D. Anthony, J. Wampler, R. Gonzales. Row 2 (Kneeling): B. Morris, D. Tabla, D. Klinger, J. Wester- hout, M. Taylor, G. Micic, N. Johnson, P. Kania, R. Wojnaroski, J. Kokral, P. Riffle, D. Davis, J. Hickman. Row 3: B. Kruger, R. Dunn, D. Zimmerman, S. Kendera, D. Richard, P. Markle, J. Cooper, K. Liddile, G. Mitchel S. Westmoreland, D. Waldrop, R. Yanez, D. Chamber lain, R. Taylor. Row 4: Mr. C. Hardt, Director, C. Mio duski, C. Boyd, D. Shlarp, J. Nedza, M. Whittinghill, K West, J. Fedor, L. Williams, R. Orto, E. Knox, P. Lov ing, T. Johnson, D. Wilkins, R. Long. I 49 Choir receives six firsts at state contest Row 1: D. Rosendaul, K. Lane, N. Oldham, C. McLin, B. Hunter, B. Tenorio, G. Shearer, P. Martinez, B. Clary, R. DeJesus; Row 2: J. Hayes, L. Been, L. Wei- ton, R. Kallok, D. Ogden, J. Hoekstra, S. Ondo, D. El- lis, P. Stochel, B. Gibson; Row 3: D. Bookhammer, C. Haley, R. Agee, R. Keitzer, K. Thomas, B. Gawor, K. Cerajeski, D. Mucha, J. Snellgrove, B. Prince, G. Daugh- erty; Row 4: D. Farley, M. Adkisson, J. Hill, J. Kowal- ski, T. Ellis, L. Loving, J. Beatty, R. Hinojosa, J. Hart- man, P. Fazekas, J. Henderson, G. Karas. Row 1: T. Tabla, R. Pope, M. Shaffer, P. Tuley, C. Mc- Gee, D. Szwedo, E. Keane, P. Cummings, S. Davis, N. George, D. Escabalazeta. Row 2; D. Warren, K. Eaton, D. Newcomb, C. McGee, W. Fraley, J. Gomez, L. Bards- ley, D. McCarthey, S. Chezem, C. Kaczke, J. Hall. Row 3: J. Rogers, J. Mefford, D. Julian, C. Thomas, G. Huddleston, J. Spieth, K. Skalik, C. Binkley, S. Carigan, E. Kralik, J. Gulley, D. Hill. Row 4; M. Hibbard, B. Stagrix, M. Rogers, G. Smith, V. Stangbye, S. Loving, T. Rogers, D. McGee, R. West, J. Puentes, R. Tolliver, F. Wischman. 50 Row 1: M. Arosho, K. Reeves, J. Banister, S. Bethel, M. Olivarri, K. Brown, M. Windsor, N. Biggs, B. George. Row 2: R. Coots, B. Hamady, V. Smith, D. Gustoff, E. Corley, C. Kaplon, H. Bible, B. Greer, S. Hill, D. For- rest. 3rd Row: D. Smith, J. Kralik, S. Thormann, C. Burge, L. Gulley, D. Allen, H. Gutierrez, N. Davis, D. Gustoff, W. Cottrell. Back Row: M. Warren, R. Korseckt, M. Crook, E. Cesare, B. Lira, J. Briggs, M. Micic, B. Barber, J. Del Valle, V. Kiser. rrfr X Row 1: P. Barragan, D. Delgado, S. Vandiver, R. Car- ney, R. Eaton, D. Chappo, R. Herrera, P. Skubish, L. Pope, K. Thomas, K. Wheeler, D. Hendrix, J. Tatalo- vich, P. Hodge, R. Hazlet, C. Wycoff. Row 2: M. Pow- ers, B. Prince, P. Marquez, R. Blanks, R. Bull, T. Back, B. Smith, B. McKee, D. Richardson, M. Richardson, T. Grieg, P. Phelps, E. Hernandez, S. Moreland. 3rd Row: C. Morrison, L. Crisp, P. Newcomb, W. Mast, M. Price, B. Mills, D. Tabla, P. Vann, C. Thompson, P. Loeffler, L. Skalik, J. Wilkins, C. Podrecca, M. Powers, D. Vaughn. Back Row: R. Reed, B. Parten, R. Williams, J. Biggs, K. Lucas, J. Garrard, P. Huddleston, D Vaughn, R. Davis, D. Cummings, D. Stanley, L. Krit- ner, S. Smith, J. Hershman, S. Ogden, S. Newsom P Klutts. A r 52 Above — The Varsity cheerleaders take a break from the usual rou- tine. They are Diane Julian, Cindy Thomas, Debbie Warren, Janice Sandala, and Susie Tabla. Right — Junior Varsity cheerleaders are Judy Langston, Cindy Davis, al- so captain, Debbie Hansen, Debbie Griffith and Diane Lamb. Left — Brenda George, Faith Web- ster, Marilyn Lizewski, Judy Tatolo- vich, Nancy Davis, Donalyn Welton, and Bonnie Soohey make-up the junior high squad. B e I o w — Freshman cheerleaders hold a pose from one of their floor cheers. The cheerleaders are Dotty Ellis, Diane Tatolovich, Donna War- ren, Mona Davis, Brenda Hunter, and Joyce Michna. Cheerleaders boost student body spirit Selling booster badges and sponsoring after game dances, cheerleaders raised money for various games. They also pre- sented Mr. John Newton, Var- sity coach, and Mr. Joe Burle- son, Junior Varsity coach, with blazers from the $200 they col- lected during the year. The Varsity squad attended the annual cheerleader confer- ence at IU. They competed against girls from a number of high schools in Indiana. RF cheerleaders are chosen by Student Council and facul- ty members. They are required to have a “C” average and carry four solids. 53 A time to gather to- gether, to mold into one, a unit, a team. Turn from ATHLETIC loss to victory. Fire the boys’ confidence, mold their skills, and born are the INGOTS. BOYS OCKER ROOM Above — Varsity football huddles around Coach Tom Freeman as they eagerly wait for the game to begin. Right — It’s a fight for the ball as the varsity team battles against Gary Emerson. 56 Many injuries plague Ingot eleven Due to the many injuries suffered by the var- sity football team, the River Forest Ingots fin- ished the season with one win and eight losses. Don Tatalovich started off the season by in- juring his knee, and was only able to play in the jamboree. Jim Gearhart, Roger Coin, and Bill Wampler soon followed suit when they suffered feet and ankle injuries. Dirk Godsey was unable to participate in the last few games due to a neck injury. The team was under the direction of a new coach this year, Mr. Tom Freeman, who came from Lake Central. Assisting him was Mr. Don Smith. Jim Gearhart and Jerry Stilley acted as co- captains of the team. Stilley was also selected “Mr. Football” during the homecoming game. The twelve returning lettermen were Don Tatalovich, Jerry Stilley, Jim Stanfill, Vic Kadish, Bill Wampler, Roger Coin, Terry Ellis, Dennis Leonard, Mike Hilliard, Rich Nehring, Mark Buehler and Alfred Bernacet. Left — Senior Varsity player John Hughes catches the ball as he runs for the Ingot team. Sitting — L. Wilson, D. George, M. Ragan, M. Alfono, A. Bernacet, J. Littles, P. Gomez, S. Athens, B. Hilliard; Row 1: R. Blanco, J. Coin, R. Nehring, B. Wampler, M. Monroe, M. Hilliard, J. Stilley, B. Morris, D. Tatalo- vich, F. Roberts, B. Kadish; Row 2: Coach Smith, Coach Callahan, R. Coin, D. Schultz, R. Nush, H. Munson, R. Jennings, T. Ellis, D. Leonard, V. Kadish, S. Loving, D. Hodge, J. Standfill. D. Patton, Coach Freeman. Row. 1: J. Long, F. Wischman, G. Kokkosis, L. Trinidad, R. Thomas; Row 2: D. Nelson, T. Gault, M. Berland, H. Nush, S. Kovacevic, M. Barragan; Row 3: R. Ragon, M. Adkisson, N. Karageorge, S. Loving, W. Roberts, D. Wilson, Coach Fred Baker. Right — Freshman Mark Berland makes an unsuccessful attempt to tackle his man. 58 Freshman Ingots post 0-4-1 record Under the direction of Mr. Fred Baker the freshman foot- ball team posted a 0-4-1 sea- son record, being able only to tie East Gary. Mark Berland led the Ingot attack against RF opponents. Willy Roberts made the most tackles for the team. Leading ground gainers were Harry Nush, Max Adkisson, Mark Berlund, and Frank Wischman. Steve Loving tallied the most fumble recoveries, and Randy Thomas led in pass defense. Co-captains for the team were Steve Loving and Mark Berland. Opponent Scores RF East Gary 6 6 Portage 28 8 Calumet 27 0 Highland 20 0 Gary Wirt 21 7 Sophomore Mike Alfono, suffering from an ankle injury, watches the River Forest freshman football team tie the East Gary Eagles, 6-6. 59 Team improvement highlights RF varsity River Forest cagemen ended the season by finishing with a 11-10 record. The team began the season with two returning letterman, John Oslizlo and John Lira. Coach John Newton cited the South Central game, in which RF won, as the best team effort. RF broke their scoring re- cord three times during the season and reached a total of 98 points against Wheeler. Frank Bernacet, junior, led the team in field goal scoring by making 47 per cent of his at- tempts. He also led in free throw points scored by hitting 75% from the charity line. In sectional competition Riv- er Forest was defeated by East Gary in the first round of play by a score of 71-65. Right — Frank Bernacet jumps in mid-air as he goes in for a lay-up. Scores RF 53 Hobart 57 RF 69 Chesterton 79 RF 66 Portage 69 RF 72 Andrean 64 RF 88 Munster 82 RF 84 Boone Groove 75 RF 88 Morgan 64 RF 71 Griffith 57 RF 90 S. Central 79 RF 76 Merrillville 65 RF 73 Hebron 84 RF 80 Emerson 87 RF 72 Lowell 71 RF 60 East Gary 63 RF 92 Marquette 81 RF 63 Horace Mann 78 RF 67 Lew Wallace 75 RF 97 Wheeler 47 60 basketball season Kneeling — Dave Lira, Mike Hilliard, Alford Bernacet, Allen Brannon, John Lira, Paul Weaver, John Oslizlo, Gary Heideman, Bill Forster. Standing — John Coin, Dennis Leonard, Frank Bernacet, Coach Mr. Newton. 61 Winning streak boosts spirit Scores Opponent RF Hobart 39 28 Chesterton 48 59 Portage 42 34 Andrean 40 46 Munster 41 36 Boone Grove 31 33 Morgan Twp. 30 35 Griffith 44 40 South Central 55 41 Merillville 51 48 Hebron 51 44 Lowell 56 54 East Gary 49 50 Emerson 53 51 Marquette 49 54 Horace Mann 60 65 Lew Wallace 64 45 Wheeler 47 56 Right — Sophomore Reece Wallin shoots the ball as sophomore Bill Huddleston guards him during the J.V. game against Boone Grove. Martin sparks JV, frosh Kneeling: B. Hilliard, J. Wojnaroski, C. Martin; Standing: D. Patton, D. Burns, J. Wallace, R. Wallin, R. Nush, L. Orange, B. Huddleston, D. Cottrell, K. Erny, L. Ruiz, M. Petruska, Coach Burlison. 64 Kneeling: Artie Gilchrest, D. Perkins, J. Wheeler, S. Boessel, M. Lemley, R. Chamberlin, C. Martin, R. Thomas; Standing: Cooper Coach Murfitt, H. Nush, C. Santiago, S. Szweczyk, B. basketball season at R.F. Curtis Martin, captain of the freshman basketball team, was high point man of the season as he netted 284 points. Harry Nush ended the season in sec- ond place with a total of 122 points. Tom Cooper led his team in the highest number of assists totalling 41. Four of Coach Murfitt’s start- ing men were also honor roll students, establishing an aca- demic as well as athletic achievement for the team. Coach Burlison ' s Junior Var- sity basketball team was led by two high scorers, Larry Orange and Bruce Hilliard. The J.V. team was also sparked by con- tributions from the freshman team, as Curtis Martin played both schedules during the sea- son. Scores Taft 36 RF 31 Merrillville 35 RF 37 Wirt (B) 23 RF 39 Wirt (A) 34 RF 23 Valpo (B) 22 RF 27 Valpo (A) 31 RF 49 E. C. Washington (B) 33 RF 36 E. C. Washington (A) 42 RF 32 Westchester (B) 38 RF 30 Westchester (A) 49 RF 57 Munster (B) 49 RF 19 Munster (A) 45 RF 37 Jefferson (B) 34 RF 44 Jefferson (A) 43 RF 61 East Gary (B) 26 RF 34 East Gary (A) 43 RF 44 Portage (B) 45 RF 23 Portage (A) 41 RF 46 Highland (B) 50 RF 39 Highland (A) 49 RF 46 Andrean (B) 56 RF 23 Andrean (A) 40 RF 48 East Gary (B) 27 RF 23 East Gary (A) 29 RF 47 Hobart (B) 47 RF 33 Hobart (A) 50 RF 34 Adkisson, D. Welches, W. Roberts, T. Right — Harry Nush blocks his oppo- nent ' s shot during a home game against Gary Wirt. Seventh graders post 8-5 BB record Seventh grade Ingots finish- ed the basketball season post- ing an 8-5 record. Denny Szpa- kowski led the offensive attack by averaging eleven points per game. Carroll Thomas was the leading rebounder averaging fifteen rebounds per game. Don Eaton registered the highest average in free throw percent- age. Coaching the team was Mr. Bob Wright. Mr. Keane’s eighth grade basketball team ended their sea- son with a record of three wins and twelve losses. During tour- ney play, the eighth grade In- gots managed to win one round against Merrillville in the eighth grade tourney. Rick Long and Tom Augustine man- aged the team. Far right — Seventh grader David Burton attempts to rebound the ball during a home game. Scores Opponent RF Kahler 26 28 East Gary 25 48 Hanover 32 26 Griffith 33 39 Merrillville 36 42 Valpo Franklin 49 33 Taft 42 30 Munster 26 38 Portage 20 36 Valpo Jefferson 40 47 Lowell 44 43 Hobart 23 42 Tourney Results Griffith 52 24 Kneeling: Scott Crafton, Ron Eaton, Dave Burton, Jim Long, Larry Johnson, Don Eaton; Standing: Coach Bob Wright, Manager John Baltruskaitis, Darrell Welches, Ron Coots, John Biggs, Carroll Thomas, Ron Reed, Ron Bangs, Dennis Szapalowski, Jeff Orange, and Manager Buddy Prince. Kneeling: Tracy Dunn, Danny Long, Donny Chamberlian, Manager Tom Augustine; Row 2: Coach Bill Keane, Ed Dick Luellman, Bruce Kaplon ; Row 1: Claude Trump, Knox, Dean Orange, Ed Hesford, Joe Szpakowski, Joel Terry Zales, Dick Manning, Ron Coots, Mike Wittinghill, Fedor, Dixon Tabla. Scores Opponents RF Kahler 41 38 East Gary 43 26 Lincoln 28 58 Griffith 36 35 Merrillville 44 24 Valpo Franklin 31 29 Taft 51 31 Munster 33 43 Portage 47 43 Valpo Jefferson 72 32 Lowell 40 27 Hobart 40 39 Tourney Results 1 Merrilliville 42 45 Griffith 36 32 Lowell 48 43 Left — Denny Szpakowski (33) at- temps a layup shot during the East Gary game. 67 Scores Opponent RF Andrean 30 26 Whiting 25 31 Hobart 39 11 Chesterton 6 38 North Newton 20 32 Munster 31 19 Valparaiso 29 18 Emerson 0 50 Hanover 32 18 Horace Mann 0 55 East Gary 25 17 Andrean 37 15 Right — Dan Ragon, senior, comes close to pinning his man. Below — Joey Dejanovich, freshman, wins a match. Above — Mike DeJesus, Dan Ragon, Coach Klawitter, Bill Duarte and Randy Tanner emerge victorious after the final home wrestling meet. Randy Tanner captures sectional champ title Senior Randy Tanner sparked the RF grappler season by becoming sectional champ, Hobart tourney champ, and by placing fourth in regional play- offs. He closed the season with a 11-1 record. The Ingot wrestlers finished the season with five wins and seven losses under the coach- ing of Mr. Gordon Klawitter. The Gary Teacher’s strike caused two of RF’s opponents, Emerson and Horace Mann, to forfeit. During the season River For- est’s opponents accumulated 274 points and River Forest total led 330 points. Fifteen high school boys par- ticipated in wrestling activities. Left — Bill Duarte, senior, grasps opponent in an attempt to pin him. Kneeling: Mike Alfono, Ishmael DeJesus, Joey DeJano- vich, Bill Duarte, Cliff Hodge, Mike DeJesus, Paul Kar- as; Standing: Ken Mioduski, Dan Ragon, Mark Berland, Bill Kadish, Don Hodge, Nick Karageorge, Russel Ra gon, Randy Tanner, Coach Klawitter. 69 Rich Miller breaks school record Richard Miller, junior, broke the school cross-country record with a time of 9:59. This, how- ever was Rich’s last year to run because he will be ineligible for next season. Mr. Bob Marszalek, cross- country coach, led the boys to a very good season of three wins and four places. The ' 70 cross-country team was the largest on school rec- ord. It consisted of eight boys: two seniors, two juniors, three sophomores, and one freshman. Right — Coach, Mr. Bob Marszalek, times his number one man. Rich Miller, at Gleason Park. Below — Seniors, John Pawlicki and Bob Minarich, lead the cross-coun- try team in a warm-up before a meet. 70 Kneeling — D. Mioduski, R. Wilson, R. Welton, K. Moreman; Row 1: Coach Marszalek, B. Huddleston, J. Pawlicki, R. Miller, B. Minarich. Left — Rich Miller practices running before the meet where he broke the school record with a 9:59. SCORES Opponent RF Andrean 31 25 Lew Wallace 19 36 Hanover 40 21 Hobart 18 43 Noll 26 32 Horace Mann 31 25 Andrean Inv. • 11th Hobart Inv. 21st E. Gary Inv. 2nd East Gary 20 39 Munster 22 35 Sectionals 11th 71 RF golfers Above — Senior golfer Pete Trump takes a practice shot with the nine iron. Above Right — Joe Wojnarski and Pete Trump demonstrate proper grips. Right — Coach Fred Baker appears to have found still another use for a golf club. 72 conclude season with 7-5 record Opponent Scores RF Lowell 186 184 Gary Wirt 191 176 Hobart 170 (W) 170 Hanover 214 176 Portage 183 173 Griffith 172 181 1 Horace Mann 189 167 Gary Wirt 194 179 Andrean 151 169 Hanover 195 174 Portage 180 195 Chesterton 155 193 T- ' PizWwJMr. r ' : - . V. , Above — Bruce Hilliard, sophomore, takes a practice shot before the match with Hobart. 73 Above Upper — The relay team was composed of Bill Huddleston, Larry Wilson, Rich Nehring and Bob Mina- rich. Above — Rich Nehring makes a practice start. Right — Bob Minarich, at one time during the year, held the best state 440 record. 74 Minarich, Miller pace RF track team Track season at RF was high- lighted by the outstanding per- formances of junior Rich Miller and senior Bob Minarich. Rich won second place in the sectionals and broke his own record by setting a 4:29 mile time. At the state track meet Rich placed seventh. During the season the only individual record broken was by Bob Minarich who set a 50.1 time in the quarter mile. Freshman pacers putting in outstanding performances were Harry Nush and Keith Moor- man. Mr. Robert Marzalek coach- ed the varsity track team. Scores Opponents RF Hammond Noll 67 34i 2 Hammond Morton 35 Lake Central 40i 2 00 to Hobart 78 32 Andrean 38 Munster 80 371 2 East Gary 30 Hanover Central 16 92 Morgan Twp. 7 Munster Relays 4th Andrean Relays 2nd (tie) Highland Relays 4th Chesterton Relays 5th Griffith Relays 3rd Renssalear Relays 3rd (Tie) Above Left — Coach Marzalek gives instructions to Larry Wilson before a meet. Left — Ingot track men appear fired up” before the Chesterton meet. 75 Above — Row 1: Dennis Soohey, Tom Cooper, DeVere Crandall, Wayne Agee; Row 2: Coach Davidson, Jim Miller, Pat Carden, Bob Sitzenstock, and Clinton Agee. 76 Tennis team compiles 3-10 record Jim Miller and Dennis Soo- hey, co-captains, led the RF tennis team to a 3-10 record during the season. Five members of the team, Pat Carden, DeVere Crandall, Jim Miller, Bob Sitzinstock and Dennis Soohey, earned letters. River Forest tied for seventh place in the 3rd annual ISHAA Gary Sectional Tennis Meet which was held at Gilroy Stadium. RF was able to send their doubles team of Soohey and Miller into the second day of competition, they outscored the doubles team from Westside in the first elimination by scores of 6-0 and 6-0. During the sec- ond match Soohey and Miller were paired against Horace Mann. The team finished fifth in the Lake County Tennis Associa- tion. The team is coached by Mr. William Davidson. Above — Coach Davidson examines Wayne Agee’s racket before a match. Left — Pat Carden leaps into the air to hit the ball. RF 1 SCORES Hobart 3 RF 1 Portage 4 RF 1 Griffith 4 RF 1 Highland 4 RF 0 Munster 5 RF 4 Hanover 1 RF 0 Crown Point 5 RF 0 Highland 5 RF 4 Merrillville 1 RF 1 Munster 4 RF 0 Griffith 5 RF 5 Hanover 0 RF 0 Crown Point 5 77 A time to reach for a star in another galaxy, to reap new fields and walk new roads. Turn to the reflections of your soul. A PER- SONALITY emerges. Mr. Zalas replaces Mr. Abel as principal When students returned to school in the fall, they were greeted by a new administra- tion. Mr. Richard Abel, formerly principal of RF, turned his po- sition over to Mr. Ben Zalas, who was the assistant principal. Mr. Abel is now superintendent of Hobart Township schools. Assisting Mr. Zalas in ad- ministrative duties is Mr. Al Bromberg. Mr. Clark Johnson is the township trustee. Left — Mr. Ben Zalas makes a nota- tion in his notebook. Below left — Mr. Al Bromberg takes care of school business over the phone. Below — Mr. Richard Abel addresses students during the honor society assembly. 80 Guidance, Dean’s office counsel RF students Guidance office personnel consists of Mr. Robert Sco- bey, Miss Judy Anderson, and Mr. Thomas Freeman. Mrs. Lillian Semerau is the secretary and is aided by a staff of students on duty dur- ing the school day to assist guidance counselors. Guidance office concerns itself with counseling RF stu- dents on personal and aca- demic matters. The office also aids in planning a stu- dent’s schedule and in sug- gesting possibilities for edu- cation or employment after graduation from high school. Mr. John Newton returned to RF to assume the position of dean. Mrs. lone Wheeler, the school nurse, is on duty dur- ing the school day to give medical attention to those who request it. School year sees RF faculty expansion From left to right — Mr. Gene Adam- czyk, Russian, Music; Mr. Leo Am- stutz, Math; Mrs. Norma Armstrong, Math; Mr. Fred Baker, Business; Miss Dorothy Boling, Librarian; Mr. Ken Berquist, Shop; Mrs. Julie Ber- ry, Art; Mr. Rex Brown, Music, Choir. (From left to right) Mr. Don Calla- han, Geography; Mr. William David- son, Math; Miss Phyllis Dove, Home Economics; Mr. Charles Butler, Crafts, Metal Shop; Mrs. Henrietta Fish; Mrs. Terry Fountain; Business; Mr. Sergio Garcia, English; Mr. Al- vin Gibbons, Audio-Visual; Mrs. Ka- thy Goldman, Business. 84 (From Left to Right): Mr. Robert Grenert, Economics, U.S. History: Mr. Charles Hart, Band, Music: Miss Hoag, Economics: Mr. Tom Hontz, English, Drama; Mrs. Kathy Hooks, Science, Chemistry: Mrs. Faye lorio, Reading Lab; Miss Karen Jablonski, PE, Health; Mr. Bob Keane, English, History. .S ' Teachers demonstrate skill out S.y | You (From Left to Right): Mrs. Natalie Keller, English; Mr. Gordon Klawitter, Geography; Mr. Jim Kniola, Science; Mr. John Labounty, History, Gov- ernment; Mrs. Laura Langley, Business; Miss Betty Major, English; Mr. Bob Marszalek, PE, Health; Mr. Wilbur Logan, PE, Athletic Director. 85 Faculty participates in NCA evaluations (From Left to Right): Mr. Ron McAtee, Business: Mr. Larry Murfitt, P.E., Health; Mr. Alfred Noyes, Science; Mr. Dan Oury, Science; Miss Ann Rains, Home Econo- mics; Mr. Steve Rusnak, Shop; Mr. Ancil Schrock, Mathematics; Miss Carla Schramm, English. A.V. department services teachers (From Left to Right): Mr. Richard Shop- bach, French: Miss Carole Skibbie, En- glish, Journalism; Mr. Don Smith, Health and Safety; Mrs. Viola Soderstrom, En- glish; Mrs. Jane Stammel, Art; Mr. Earl Studtman, Science; Mr. Tom Szymczak, Shop; Mr. Don Tippett, Psychology and Marriage. 87 RF faculty staffs summer recreation program (From Left to Right): Mr. Ray Stokes, Band; Miss Helen Todar, Home Econo- mics; Mrs. Mary Todd, History, Social Studies; Mrs. Carol Turpin, Spanish; Mr. Mike VanderKam, Business; Miss Terry Watkins, Business; Mr. Don Wat- kins, History; Mr. Jim Wells, Science. (From Left to Right): Mr. Arthur Willing, Math; Mr. William Wilson, Math; Mr. Bob Wright, English; Mr. Dale Baker, Head Custodian; Mrs. Hazel Forster, Secretary; Mrs. Oyjdal Isakson, Head Cook; Mrs. Bernice Johnson, Library Assistant. Not pictured: Mrs. Karen Spackey, Mathematics; Miss Joanne Schafer, Physical Educa- tion; Mr. Edward Faiderhebe, Special Education. 89 RF secretaries assist both teach ers, students 90 Above Left — Mr. Robert Grenert introduces the guest speaker during the Honor Society assembly. Above Top — Mrs. Kathy Goldman instructs a student in business class. Left — Mr. Robert Keane supervises both lunch periods. Above — Teachers escape from the classroom to enjoy a snack during their prep period. 91 Above Right — John Kowalski re- laxes during English class. Above — Nancy Bellar collects money at the RF turnabout. Left — Jim (Bubba) Stanfill par- ticipates in a frustration” ex- periment in psychology class. Senior class “Build for character, not for fame, was the motto of the class of 1970. A red rose was the class flower. Seniors took first place hon- ors in the can drive, contri- buting 3,370 cans to be dis- tributed to needy area families. During homecoming festivities the class also received a first place rating for their float en- try. Senior Sharon Golvier was selected homecoming queen. “A Time For Us,” the annual turnabout dance, was sponsor- ed by the class of ’70. Mary Hodakowski led the class as president. Beth Steege served as vice-president, Judy Michna, as secretary, and Dirk Godsey as treasurer. Baccalaureate took place at River Forest May 31. On June 1, 1970 180 se- niors completed their high school requirements and were graduated from River Forest. “Builds for character, not for fame” Above Left — Janice Sandala ex- presses her views during a Russian club meeting. Above — Bridgette Dwerecki takes a moment to freshen up before class. Above Right — Seniors congregate to view signs during Spirit Week. Right — Paul Zybrowski works on a paper in English office. Seniors visit Canadian high schools ALFANO, JOE, Football 1,2,3; Basket- ball, 1,2; Intra. Basketball 3,4; E.G. Ross Club 2; Letterman’s Club, 4. ANDERSON, ELSIE, Student Council 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; History Club 1; BUAG 1,2; Powder Puff 1,2; Band 1-4 (president); Pep Band 1-4; Miss Ingot Spirit Court 4. ARCHER, JEAN. BAIR, SHARON. BAKER, RICHARD. BALCHAK, BOB. BALDAUF, JIM. BARBER, DEBORAH, GAA 4. BARDSLEY, BILL, Chess Club (Mediator) 2. BEAL, DAVE, E.G. Ross 1,2; Russian Club 3,4; Chess Club 2. BEATTY, JOHN, Band 1-4, Choir 2,3,4; FTA 2,3, 4; Pep Block 2,3; “My Fair Lady, “Music Man,” Romeo and Juliet”; Yearbook 4. BELLAR, NANCY. BLANCO, MARIO. BLANK, ROGER, Wrestling 3, Intramural Basketball 4. BOOKHAMMER, DEBBIE. 94 BYRD, GENE. CAMARENA, DAVE, Track 1; Yearbook 4. CARSON, CATHY, Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4. CARTER, DONNA, Student Council 3; Choir 1,2; Cheerleading 2; Powder Puff 1,2; Charity Court 1; Pep Block 1,2; Newspaper 2; GAA 1,3. CHARNETSKY, JENNETTE, Home Ec Club 1. CHEZEM, SUE, Glee Club 2; Choir 2; FTA 2; GAA 1; Yearbook 4; Orchestra 1,2. COCHRAN, CARL. COIN, JOHN, Foot- ball 2,3,4 (manager); Basketball 2,3,4 (manager); Pep Block 2; Letterman’s Club 4; Chess Club 2. COIN, ROGER, Music Man,” The Man Who Came To Dinner, Football 1,2,4; Student Coun- cil 1; E.G. Ross Club 2; Basketball 1; “The Round That Roared,” Variety Round, Laugh In.” COOK, ED. COX, TOM, Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 3,4. CRAWFORD, TODD, Track 1. CRONCH, BOB, Cross Country 2; E.G. Ross 1,2,3 (vice-president) 4 (parlia- mentarian); Student Council 4; Russian Club 3 (vice-president); Honor Society 2,3,4; Chess Club 2; Hoosier Scholar; Letterman’s 2; Valedictorian. CURTIS, KEN. DAVIS, JOHN. 95 Seniors sponsor annual RF turnabout DEJESUS, MIKE, Football 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3,4; Basketball 1. DEUT- SCHER, SARA, The Man Who Came To Dinner,” FTA 1,2,3 (historian) 4; French Club 1,2; Student Council 2,3; Powder Puff 2; Quill and Scroll 4; E.G. Ross Club 1; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 3,4; Pep Block 1,2, 3, 4. DEVAULT, JAN- ICE, E.G. Ross Club 1,2 (secretary); FTA 1; BUAG 1; Pep Block 1; Russian Club 3,4; Quill and Scroll 2,3,4; News- paper 1,2; Honor Society 2,3,4 (secre- tary); Class President 1; Salutatorian. DISHNO, ROY. DRWECKI, BRIDGETT, Band 1; Student Council 1; Powder Puff 1,2; GAA 1,2,3 (secretary), 4 (vice-president). DUARTE, BILL, Foot- ball 1; Letterman’s Club 3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Pep Block 2. ELLIS, TERRY, Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Track 2,3; Student Council 2,3; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Chess Club 2; Concert Choir 2,3,4; My Fair Lady,” “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” “Romeo and Juliet,” Band 1,2; Letter- man’s Club 4; Intramural Basketball 4. ESCABALZETA, DEBBIE. FAZEKAS, TONI, FHA 2; E.G. Ross Club 2; GAA 2,4. FLORES, CINDY, Powder Puff, 1,2; Student Council 2; GAA 2; Pep Block 2. GAGNA, KEVIN. GARDNER, RANDY, Band 4; Choir 1,4; Wrestling 1; Golf 3,4; “Romeo and Juliet,” Intramural Basketball 1; Letterman’s Club 4. GARRARD, WILLIAM. GAWOR, BEV- ERLY, GAA 1,2, 3, 4. GEAR, BARBARA, GAA 1,2,3; Girls Track 3. 96 GEARHART, JIM, Football 1-4; Wrest- ling 2,3; Basketball 1; Letterman’s Club 3,4; Student Council 2. GIBSON, BRENDA, FBLA 2; FHA 2; GAA 2,3; Choir 3. GIL DE MONTES, STEVE, E.G. Ross 1-3 (Chancellor 1); Newspaper 1,2; Reflector 1,2; My Fair Lady” 1; Laugh-In 2;” Round That Roared” 3; Man Who Came To Dinner” 3; Quill Scroll 2,4; Variety Round 4; “Romeo and Juliet 4. GILLIAM, GREG. GLOVIER, SHARON, Honor Society 4; Football Homecoming Queen 4. GODSEY, DIRK, Football 1-4; Track 1-3; Wrestling 1-3; Student Coun- cil 2-4; Letterman’s Club 3,4; News- oaper 4; Class Treasurer 4. GOMEZ, JOSEPHINE. GRECCO, ROX- ANNE, GAA 1; Powderpuff 1,2. GUTIER- REZ, ROLANDO, Wrestling 1,2; Track 1,2; Pep Block 1. Carol Kralik performs a song on her guitar during a music class. 97 Seniors receive class pins Right — Seniors received class pins early in the year. GUZMAN, NORMA. HAZLET, GERALD, Track 1,2; Football 1,2; Basketball 1; E.G. Ross 1,2; FTA 4; Chess Club 2; Honor Society 4. HENRY, MARY JO, Yearbook 1-4 (Editor 4); Quill Scroll 2-4; E.G. Ross 1-3 (Secretary 3); French Club 1,2; Russian Club 3; Powderpuff 1,2; Reflector 1,2; Football Home- coming court 2,4; Miss Ingot Spirit Court 4. HINKEL, GLENN. HODAKOWSKI, MARY Honor Society 2-4; Student Council 1-4 (Treas. 4); Class pres. 4; FTA 1-4 (Sec 2); Russian Club 2-4 (Pres. 3); Girl’s State 3; “My Fair Lady’’ “Laugh- In,” “Round That Roared,” “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” “Variety Round,” Romeo and Juliet”. HODGE, CAROLIE, Melting Pot 1-4; Yearbook 4; Quill Scroll 2-4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Powerpuff 1,2; Miss Ingot Spirit 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner. HOEKSTRA, JANICE, Pep Block 1; Band 2; Choir 3-4; Student Council 3-4; Chess Club 2; Yearbook 4. HOOK, GERALDINE. HOSKINS, DENISE. 98 HUGHES, JOHN, Football 4. HULS, BRUCE, Track 1-4; Letterman’s Club 3,4; French Club 2. HUTNICK, DIANE, FHA 3. INGRAM, GAYLE, GAA 3,4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2. JANICZEK, CAROL, GAA 4; FTA 4. JENNINGS, MYRA, GAA 2,3; Pep Block 2; Powderpuff 1,2. JOHNSON, VICKIE, GAA 1-4; Powder- puff 1,2; Music Man. JONES, NANCY, E.G. Ross Club 2. JONES, MARSHA, Powderpuff 1,2; FHA 2. KACZKE, CINI-KAY, GAA 1-4; Pep Block 1,2. KADISH, VICTOR, Football 1,4; Wrestling 3,4; Track 3,4. KERNS, CARL, Track 1-3. KLINGER, DAVID, Chess Club 2. KOVACEVIC, PETRA, Honor Society 3,4 (Treas 4); Quill Scroll 2-4; Melting Pot 1,2; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Powder- puff 1,2; Russian Club 3; “Music Man” “Round That Roared “The Man Who Came To Dinner” “Variety Round”. KOWALSKI, JOHN, E.G. Ross 1; Russian Club 1-4; (Pres. 4); Football 1-3; Wrest- ling 1; Choir 3; Student Council 4; Romeo and Juliet” “Variety Round”. 99 Seniors hold Sadie Hawkins KRALIK, CAROL, E.G. Ross Club 1,2; FBLA 1-4; GAA 1-4; FTA 1-4 (Sec. 3,4); French Club 1-3 Music Man” “Laugh-In” Romeo and Juliet” Round That Roared”. KROLEDGE, MARGE. LAMB, JUNE, FTA 1-3; Powderpuff 1,2; Student Council 1-4; Football Home- coming Court 3; Class Treas. 4. LANCASTER, SUSAN. LARSON, JOHN. LOUGHRAN, JOHN. LOYD, HAROLD. LUNGHOFER, LINDA. MARICH, PETER, Melting Pot 4. McCarthy, denise, gaa 3; fta, 3 , 4 . McGEE, DENNIS. McLAIN, DAVID, Football 1-4. MEDINA, HERMAN, Football 2,3; Wrestling 3; Track 1; Pep Block 1,2. MICHNA, JUDY, Student Council 3,4; E.G. Ross Club 2; Class Sec. 4. METZ- NER, VICKIE, GAA 4. 100 dance— A first at RF MILLER, ROY. MINARICH, BOB, Track 1-4 (Cap. 4); Football 1-3; Basketball 1; Cross Country 4; Boy’s State 3; Student Council 1-4; Honor Society 4; E.G. Ross Club 1-3; Chess Club 2 (Pres. 2); Band 1,2; Letterman ' s Club 2-4; Melting Pot 4. MINTON, FAYE, FTA 2,3. MORELAND, RICH, Basketball 1,2. MORRIS, ED, Band 1-4; Choir 2; Hand Bells 2,3; Basketball 1; Music Man 2. MOWRY, TERRIE, GAA 2,3; Pep Club 1; FHA 2. NOVOTNY, PATTI E. NOWAK, BOB, Foot- ball 1-3; Basketball 1,2; Golf 1-3. O’MARY, SHEILA, E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Chess Club 2; Cheerleader 3; Student Council 2-4; Powderpuff 1,2; Pep Block 1,2; Choir 3; Miss Ingot Spirit Court 4. ONDO, DAN, Chess Club 2. OSLIZLO, JOHN, Football 1,2; Basketball 1-4; Mr. Basketball 4; Student Council 3; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Letterman ' s Club 4. PARKER, CECELIA, Pep Block 1,2; GAA 2,3; FTA 2-4; Reflector 1; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; FHA 3,4. PAWLICKI, JOHN, Track 1-4; Cross Country 3,4; Pep Block 1,2. PENDLE- TON, JOYCE. PETRUSKA, VALERIE, Pep Block 1,2; Powderpuff 1,2; FTA 2,3; French Club 1,2; Yearbook 4. 101 Seniors, parents attend buffet banquet PHIPPS, DANA, Honor Society 4; Pow- derpuff 1,2; Romeo and Juliet . POLAK, PAUL. POQUETTE, CHAR- LOTTE, Honor Society 4; OEA 4 (Pres. 4). POSEY, ROBERT. PUENTES, JIM, Choir 1-4; TNT 2-4. RAGON, DAN, Football 1-3; Wrestling 1-4 (Cap. 4); Letter- man’s Club 2-4. RAJSIC, DOROTHY, Pep Block 2,3; OEA 4. READY, RHONDA, GAA 1,2; Powderpuff 1; Pep Block 1,2. REYES, SAM, Chess Club 2; Football 1-4. RIOS, LINDA, OEA 4. ROBERTS, SHIRLEY. RUELAS, CARMEN. RUELAS, JUANA, SANDALA, JANICE, Band 1,2,4; Honor Society 3,4; Powder- puff 1,2; Russian Club 2-4; Cheerleader 1-4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Music Man.” SHAFFER, MARYANN, FTA 2,3; GAA 2,3; Chior 2,3; My Fair Lady.” 102 Below — Dan Ondo hangs posters in the senior hall for senior spirit day. Right — Connie Soohey trims Debbie Whiteley ' s wig during their free time. Wigs were a popular fad among seniors. � J SHEPHERD, JACKIE, Powderpuff 1,2; E.G. Ross 1,2. SHONK, BECKY, Pep Block 1,2; Reflector 1,2. SKALIK, KATHY, Student Council 1; Music Man” Variety Round” Round That Roared” The Man Who Came To Din- ner” Romeo and Juliet.” FTA 1-4. SMITH, PEGGY. SNELLGROVE CATHY, Cheerleader 1,3; Student Council 1,2; Pep Block 1,2; E.G. Ross 1,2. SOOHEY, CONNIE, Powderpuff 1,2; French Club 2; Yearbook 4; Cheerleader 1; E.G. Ross Club 1,2. SOSA, VICKIE. SPIEGLA, JOHN. SPIETH, JEAN, Choir 1-4; GAA 3,4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Powderpuff 1,2. 103 Senior class purchases RF sign STALLION, PAT, GAA 1-4. STANFILL, JIM, Football 1-4; Wrestling 2-4; Let- terman’s Club 2-4; Laugh-In” “Variety Round” “The Man Who Came to Din- ner” The Round that Roared Music Man” Romeo and Juliet”. STANGBYE, VERNON, Football 1,2; Basketball 2; Student Council 3; Honor Society 2-4 (Pres. 4); Band 1-4; Choir 2,4; My Fair Lady” “Music Man” “The Man Who Came to Dinner” “Romeo and Juliet” Round That Roared” “Variety Round”. STANLEY, ROGER. STEEGE, BECKY, Student Council 2; French Club 1,2; Quill Scroll 4; Honor Society 4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Melting Pot 1,3,4 (Editor 4); Class Vice Pres. 3; Class Sec. 1,2. STEVENSON, TERRI. STILLEY, JERRY, Wrestling 1-4; Foot- ball 1-4 (Capt. 4); Letterman’s Club 2-4 (Pres. 4); Mr. Football 4. STOECHEL, PATRICIA, Student Council 2-4; Girl’s State 3; Pep Block 1,2; E.G. Ross 1,2; FTA 1-4 (Pres. 4, Vice-Pres 3); GAA 1-4 Treas 2, Pres. 4) Golden Girl 3,4. SYLVESTER, DON, Wrestling 1. TABLA, TIM, Basketball 1; Track 1; Foot- ball 1-3; Wrestling 2,3; Choir 1-4 (Pres. 2-4); Class Pres. 2; “My Fair Lady” “The Man Who Came to Dinner” “Music Man” “Romeo and Juliet” “Laugh-In” “Variety Round” “The Round That Roared”. TANNER, RANDY, Wrestling 4, Letterman’s Club 4. TALOVICH, DON, Student Council 1; Russian Club 4; Honor Society, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1-4; Wrestling 2,3; Letterman’s Club 3,4; Intramurals THOMAS, CINDY, Cheerleader 1-4; Pep Club, GAA 1,2; Yearbook 4; BUAG 1,2; Choir 3,4. THOMPSON, KATHY, Home Ec Club 2. TRINKLE, LARRY, Football 2; Wrestling 2,3. 104 for junior-senior high school TRUMP, PETER, “My Fair Lady 1; Concert Choir 1-3; Handbell Choir 1-3; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Student Council 2; Golf 1,3,4; Letterman ' s Club 1,3,4; Newspaper 4; TUTTLE, JAMES, Wrest- ling 2. WAMPLER, BILL, Football 1-4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4; E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Class Treasurer 2; Class President 3; Student Council President 4. WARREN, DEBORAH, Cheerleader 1-4; Pep Block 1-4; GAA 1-4; Choir 1,2; Honor Society 4; Class Secretary 3; Charity Court 3; Homecoming Court 1. WEST, ROLAND, Pep Band 3,4; Hand- bell Choir 1-3. WHITELY, DEBORAH, E.G. Ross Club 1,2; Yearbook 4; FTA 3; Pep Block 1-4; French Club 2. WILLIAMS, JOYCE, Pep Block 1-3; BUAG 1,2; FBLA 1; GAA 1-3. WOOD, CLIFFORD. WOOD, JONDA, Honor Society 4. WRIGHT, GLENN. YAKOB, MONICA, GAA 1; BUAG 1; Home Ec Club 1,2; Powder Puff 1. YATES, PAMELA. YOUNG, TERRY, Honor Society 4; GAA 1-4; E.G. Ross Club 2; BUAG 1,2; Pow- der Puff 1,2. ZYBROWSKI, PAUL. ZYBROWSKI RICHARD. 105 Junior class captures second place Ball, Wayne Bangs, Myrna Banister, Belinda Barney, Ronald Barrow, Mike Bethel, Ernie Biggs, Anna Bigham, Victoria Board, Kenneth Bowling, Doris Buda, Margie Burlison, Jackie Chappo, Brenda Chudzicki, Janice Cochran, Jim Courtney, Twyla Cronch, Cynthia Davis, Cyndi Davis, Michelle Dejesus, Rose Delgado, Saul Duffey, Dena Dunahoo, Debbie Easton, Al Erny, Kerry Fazekas, Pete Fletcher, Treesa Flynn, Connie Frizzell, Rodney Frost, Linda Gordon, Cheryl Graham, Nancy Griffith, Debbie Hall, Nancy Hayes, Judy 106 Concession stand nets class profit Operation of the concessions stand was one of the major moneymaking projects con- ducted by the junior class. Class members sold pop, candy and potato chips to hungry fans during home games. The junior-senior prom was the major activity sponsored by the class. Class members made all arrangements for the prom and post prom as well as con- structing many of the decora- tions which graced the pa- vilion on prom night. Class Officers are: President, Don Hodge; Vice President, Cindy Davis; Secretary, Denise Oliver; Treasurer, Todd Rodgers; Historian, Linda Szewczyk. Mr. Tippett is the head class sponsor. Left — The Junior class captured second place in the float contest with their entry “Royal Flush.” Henderson, John Hibbard, Pam Hilliard, Mike Hodge, Don Hoggard, Bill Huddleston, Melody Huffine, Phyllis Johnson, Kent Johnson, Rita Julian, Diane 107 Above — Mrs. Hooks observes as juniors Paul Weaver and Debbie Griffith experiment with hydro- chloric acid in chemistry class. 108 senior prom Kaiser, Jeff Kamano, Barb Kidwell, Judy Lane, Dennis Larson, Kenneth Larson, Peggy Light, Regina Loving, Connie Martin, Debbis Martinez, Paquita Mazur, Gene McBride, Rodney Mefford, Jamie Mercado, Gloria Michna, Jackie Miller, Carolyn Miller, Richard Morehouse, Dan Moreland, Terry Morris, Charlene Mucha, Debbie Maglosky, Mike Oliver, Denise Ondo, Sharon Ordway, Sue Parks, Priscilla Perkins, Mark Powers, Trudy Ranus, Judy Reeves, Dave Riffle, Cathy Riggers, Rita Roberts, Fred Roberts, Richard Rodriguez, JoAnne 109 RF Junior class cheerleaders lead fans Rogers, Janine Rogers, Mike Rogers, Todd Sameuls, Brenda Schuler, Dennis Series, Jean Singleton, Dora Sobas, Walter Stankovich, Mike Stepnowski, Phyllis Striker, Paulette Szewczyk, Linda Tharp, Andra Thomas, Carrolyn Thormann, Joan Left — Members of the class of ' 71 gather in the lobby during lunch period. Below — Junior class members con- struct their float as homecoming nears. 110 in victory yell Trinidad, Carmen Tucker, Kathy Tuley, Jenny Wayte, Mike Weaver, Paul Whitson, Earl Zeese, Robbie Zent, Sherrie Diligent sophomore class nets profit through Through sale of candy, the sophomore class, led by Doug Patton, was able to make money for their class treasury. Other class officers are Di- ane Lamb, vice-president; Judy Langston, secretary; Susie Thorman, treasurer. Miss Major is the head class sponsor. During football homecoming activities, the class representa- tive in the queen contest was Monica Ready. The class placed fourth in float competition, and during spirit week preceding basketball homecoming, the class won a third place rating for posters, decorations, and class spirit. Right — Susie Tabla and Suzanne Thorman discuss candy sales. Agee, Roni Anderson, Nancy Anoyo, Dora Boling, Anthony Atwood, Marsha Brewer, Linda Brown, Judy Burns, David Butler, Lois Campbell, Charles Cantwell, Jeanne Carlson, Annette Cams, Mike Cornette, Beth Catrell, Dan 112 sale of candy Couture, Jackie Crafton, Ray Daugherty, Gail Daugherty, Marjorie Dejanovic, Joey Deutscher, Karen Dickens, Bob Duncan, Dennis Dunn, Vivian Eaton, Marvin Elliot, Lori Farley, Danny Garza, Greg Gibson, Thelma Gill, Gewn Glovier, Sheila Godsey, Lynn Goings, Kathy Gonzales, Alma Gulley, JoEllen Guth, Richard Haley, Cheryl Hansen, Debbie Harrison, Roger Hartman, LeRoy Hazelton, Diane Hedger, Reece Henry, Bonnie Hill, Deborah Hinkle, Diane Hodakowski, Joey Hook, Bonnie Hook, Connie House, Brenda Jackson, Dorothy 113 Class Spirit Week activities bring sophs Hoggard, Lonnie Jennings, Richard Johnson, Don Jones, Yvonne Keefover, Augusta Kendera, Joe Kietzeman, Roberta King, Mike Kokkosis, Jeannie Kopcey, Sandy Kujawski, Steve Kurek, Marilyn Lamb, Diane Langston, Judy Loyd, Benny Martin, Rhonda Martinez, Elva Mayfield, Diane Mikaloff, Ronald Mioduski, Dennis Morris, Brad Munson, Howard Newcomb, Mary Neyhard, James Oldaker, Mary Oldham, Nancy Orange, Larry Patton, Doug Pierce, Janice Podgorski, Vernon Podrecch, Deborah Pope, Rick Prince, Bonnie Ready, Monica Rios, Pearl 114 third place rating POP JP A VICTORS Above — The sophomore float in the homecoming parade depicted a toaster with the slogan, “Pop up a victory.” Left — Maria Razo practices her clarinet during first hour band class. 115 Guidance administers soph class Right — Sophomore Beth Cornett takes a make-up test during second hour. 116 achievement tests Ripperman, Marsha Roberts, Rose Schlitz, Denise Schobel, Kathy Schubert, Al Shearer, Nada Sikora, Tim Sprague, Brenda Stanfill, Pat Stewart, Jim Sullivan, Don Symiakos, Nancy Tabla, Susie Tenorio, Brenda Thorman, Susan Tolliver, Ron Vann, Linda Waldrop, Joyce Wallace, Jerry Wallin, Ralph Wallin, Reece Webster, Beverly Welch, Larry White, Pat Wilkins, Diane Wojnaroski, Joe Wright, Elizabeth Yakab, Andrea Zalas, Peggy 117 Industrious Freshman class takes first place in Freshman class took first place honors in spirit week ac- tivities, when their poster entry received a first place rating. In homecoming float com- petition the class placed third with their float “Time for Vic- tory.” Can drive activities saw the class place first in the second division competition consisting of freshmen, eighth and seventh grade class members. The class was led by Tom Cooper, president; Henriette Buehler, vice-president; Donna Warren, secretary, and trea- surer, Debbie Carlson. Mr. Gene Adamczyk is the head class sponsor. Right — Freshman girls stuff their class float the night before home- coming. Addison, Joyce Agee, Wayne Anderson, Joan Arnold, Dan Atwood, Melody Barragan, Hope Belt, Sharon Beiswanger, Pat Bennet, John Bianco, Paula Biggs, Larry Binkley, Kathy Board, Terry Boessel, Fred Boswell, Terry 118 spirit week activities Buehler, Henriette Caesar, Gary Candler, James Carlson, Debbie Carney, Kathy Carringa, Sandy Carroll, Candy Carter, Keith Cerajeski, Kathy Chamberlain, Richard Charnetsky, Wilberta Caldwell, David Czekaj, Noreen Corley, Tony Cunningham, Pam Danielwicz, Debbie Davis, Mona Hisey, Kent Eaton, Kathie Ellis, Dottie Fraley, Wanda Gentry, Norman George, Nancy Gibson, Jeff Gilchrest, Artie Goings, Peggy Gunter, Johnny Guth, Jeff Hall, Karen Harmon, Tim Hawcock, John Henderson, Mark Hendry, Lindell Holsomback, Ricky Hunter, Brenda 119 RF Freshmen demonstrate group spirit Husarik, Terry Hutchens, Jeff Jennings, Barbara Johnson, Bob Johnson, Gail Johnson, Jesselynn Kallok, Rose Kallok, Ruth Kamano, George Karageorge, Nick Klinger, Danny Kokkosis, George Korbar, Michelle Kovacevic, Steven Kritner, Glennis Lane, Kathy Larson, Phyllis Linton, Agee Lockhart, Melody Long, Joe Lunghofer, Diane Lunghofer, Donna Markle, Pat McLin, Sheryl Meeks, Denny Michna, Joyce Mioduski, Kenneth Monroe, Mary Montemayor, Vickie Moorman, Keith Moreland, William Morris, Sherry Norman, Terry Odell, John Ogden, Debbie 120 during pep sessions Above — F r e s h m e n demonstrate class spirit as the varsity team is presented during a high school pep session. 121 Ninth grade class reviews first year Oliver, Rick Pawlicki, Debbie Pemberton, Jimmy Ready, Twyla Riggers, Elaine Roberts, Willie Rodreguez, Patty Rosendaul, Darlene Sanchez, Martin Schultz, Charles Scott, Charles Series, Mary Shears, Gail Spiegla, Michael Stangebye, Lynaya Below — Nothing is tastier than a nice red apple. Freshman boys are eager to purchase their apple. at RF high school tm s Stilley, Brad Striker, Julia Szewczyk, Steve Sameuls, Norman Tatalovich, Diane Taulbee, Margie Thomas, Randy Tuley, Pam Warren, Donna Watson, Sherry Wayte, Marie Weaver, Darlene Williams, Phyllis Wilson, Brian Wischman, Frank Wright, Samuel Wyckoff, Steve Yurkovich, Deborah Zanzig, Karen Left — Freshman Johnny Bennett reaches through the window of the shop office after finding the door locked. 123 Seventh grade class begins year at Alasevich, Ellen Alexander, Billy Anthony, Darwin Arnold, Becky Back, Jerry Bangs, Ronnie Beal, Debbie Bell, Dan Bennett, Debbie Bentley, John Bethel, Sheila Bible, Henrietta Biggs, John Biggs, Nancy Blalock, Randy Blanton, Linda Bianco, Mark Blustone, Betsey Boyd, Candice Brewer, Anthony Bruno, Peggy Caldwell, Debbie Carney, Raymond Chambers, Brenda Chappo, Michale Cochran, Donald Coons, Keith Corley, Eilleen Crafton, Scott Crisp, Laurie Cruse, Timmy Davis, Janet Davis, Judy Davis, Nancy Demmon, Linda 124 River Forest Deutscher, Daniel Drook, Melinda Dunn, Rhonda Eaton, Donald Eaton, Ronald Flynn, Edmund Forrest, Dorura Fraley , Mary George, Brenda Gibson, Dennis Glovier, Sheryle Gonzales, Ruben Greer, Brenda Greig, Terry Gulley, Linda Gunther, Harrison Hanna, William Hazlet, Ronelda Hendrix, Donna Hernandez, Evelyn Hill, Sherry Hinkle, Leslie Hodge, Peggy Jackson, Beatrice Johnson, Larry Johnson, Mia Jones, Chaya Kamano, Shirley Kendera, Suzie Killingsworth, Frankie Kiser, Virginia Kralik, Jo Anne Lancaster, Kathy Liddil, Katy Long, Jim 125 Jr. high life brings new experiences Lucas, Ken Maldonado, Janice Markle, Peggy McCluskey, Jennefer Mercado, Rodolfo Micic, Mary Milchak, Rudy Mioduski, Cheryl Mitchell, Glenn Mitol, Honora Monroe, Virginia Morrison, Cindy Oldham, Ron Olsen, Pam Orange, Mike Orange, Jeff Orto, Rene Overbey, Danita Patton, Brian Patton, Darlene Pendleton, Jim Pemberton, Ricky Perez, Ralph Perkins, Karl Phelps, Paula Pope, Lori Powers, Melody Powers, Sue Prince, Bernice Putnam, John Reeves, Kathy Richardson, Debbie Roberts, Diane Roop, Betty Rudolph, Amanda 126 for seventh grade Sobel, Lisa Sanchez, Brian Saylor, Marsha Series, Lloyd Servers, Ken Shepherd, Wendy Smith, Diana Skubish, Patty Slater, Michael Smith, Beverly Stanley, Dixie Szpakowski, Jan Tabla, Debbie Tatalovich, Judy Thomas, Carroll Thomas, Cathy Thorman, Shirley Tibbitts, Virginia Trojan, Thelma Tucker, Beverly Turner, Lynn Vandiver, Stanley Vann, Patricia Vaughan, Diana Waldrop, Daniel Warren, Marsha Watkins, Lynn Weaver, Karen Westmoreland, Judy Williams, Bonnie Williams, Richard Wilson, Glenn Wilson, Karen Windsor, Marcia Wood, William 127 Seventh graders adopt study habits Left — Seventh graders study a short story in English class. Woodruff, Richard Wyckoff, Cindy Yakab, Matt Yates, Neil Yates, Polly York, Kathy Yurkovich, Cheryl Zimmerman, Deborah 128 Eighth grade anticipates high school Alasevich, Sonya Allen, David Baimakovich, Millie Baldauf, Paul Ball, Debbie Bannister, Judy Benka, Nancy Bible, Paul Black, Tim Berhard, Reece Burge, Cindy Campbell, Betty Carroll, Jack Chamberlain, Don Chappo, David Charnetsky, Wilbur Charnetsky, Beverly Conger, John Catrell, Wanda Cower, Chuck Crafton, Mark Danielewicz, Diane Daugherty, Kirby Davis, Bobbie Davis, Debbie Denny, Panda Doxtater, Tony Dublo, Charles Dunn, Tracy Durfee, David Durfee, Dwayne Easton, Jeff Elliott, Julie Estell, Penny Gerard, Judy 129 RF junior high sponsors annual King Garrett, Mike Gentry, Randy Greer, Sharon Gustoff, Debbie Hall, Tommy Hardesty, Tom Harris, Patty Hayes, David Hazelton, Linda Harold, Kelly Herschman, Jenny Hesford, Edward Hibbard, Michael Hickman, Janice Hinkle, Irene Hackmback, Jackie Holt, Debbie Hook, Donna Jansen, Ernest Jaynes, Karen Jenkins, William Johnson, Judy Johnson, Todd Jones, Debbie Kallok, Shirley Kaplon, Bruce Kaplon, Cassandra Keehn, Sherry Klinger, Dean Knox, Ed Kopp, Martin Kritner, Linda Krueger, Barbra Krysak, Anthony Kukral, Jennifer 130 and Queen dance Leitch, Glenn Light, Jimmy Liszewski, Marilyn Little, Donald Long, Danny Long, Richard Manning, Richard Martin, LaVatta Mast, Wanda Mayfield, Paul McKee, Barbara Meeks, Naomi Micic, George Miller, Geraldine Moreland, Sherry Morris, Debbie Myers, Joyce Nedza, James Newcomb, Pam Newsom, Sheryl Ogden, Sandy Orange, Dean Patton, Carol Perkins, Larry Petruska, Vickie Peveler, Cynthia Pierce, Bruce Podgorski, Mary Polk, Daryl Price, Martha Ramos, Wilma Richardson, Melinda Riffle, Patty Sameuls, Carl Shultz, Priscilla 131 132 A time to look be- tween the lines. A man is to others what he makes himself and how he displays himself. TURN to what you are and be guided not by what others believe of you. ADVERTISING is the world of man. Class of ’70. . .a nice bunch of kids A time to remember. . .pep sessions. . .winning the can drive. . .trouble at the Rooster ...the B K. . .turnabout ...nights at Meister school . . .class spirit. . .the trip to Canada. . .supporting bad hab- its ... graduation and senior open houses. . .marriage. . . going to college .. .trying to get a job . . . Frank’s surprise party. . .sixth grade camp at the dunes. . .bopping. . .crawl- ing out of windows and stand- ing in corners. . .taking cuts in the lunch line... swats from Mr. Newton. . .lights. . .teach- er’s pets. . .drive-ins. . . Hulla- baloo. . .sneaking candy into classrooms . . . proms . . . T.P. ...shopping carts. . .lockers . . .the chicken . . .done. 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ROCKFORD relieve student hunger pains “It’s time to take a break!” for entertainment PLA-BOWL at 3617 Michigan, New Chicago that “old gang of mine” visits ANDERSON’S BARBER SHOP 3330 Michigan, New Chicago (The above ad sponsored by Quill and Scroll) 139 Index A Adamczk, Mr. Gene, 30,46,82 Addison, Joyce, 112 Adkisson, Max, 65,50 Agee, Clinton, 76 Agee, Rhonda, 50 Agee, Roni, 44,47,112 Aquilera, Angeline, 114 Alasevich, Ellen, 44,124 Alasevich, Sonja, 44,129 Allen, David, 129 Allen, Deborah, 51 Alexander, Billy Joe, 124 Alfano, Joseph, 94 Alfono, Mike, 57,59 Amstutz, Mr. Leo, 82 Anderson, Elsie, 18,38,43,48,94 Anderson, Joan, 43,44,47,48,118 Anderson, Nancy B., 43,44,48,112 Anoyo, Dora, 112 Anthony, Darwin, 49,124 Archer, Jeannine, 94 Armstrong, Mrs. Norma, 82 Arnold, Becky, 124 Arnold, Danny, 112 Arocho, Mildred, 51 Atkins, Steve, 15,43,57,58 Atwood, Marsha, 112 Atwood, Melody, 112 Augustine, Sharon, 44 Augustine, Tom, 66 B Baimkovich, Mildred, 129 Bair, Sharon, 94 Baker, Mr. Dale, 89 Baker, Mr. Fred, 58,82,72 Baker, Richard, 94 Balchak, 94 Baldauf, James, 94, 45 Baldauf, Paul, 129 Ball, Deborah, 129 Ball, Wayne, 106 Baltruskaitis, John, 66 Bangs, Myrna, 44,106 Bangs, Ronald, 66,124 Bangs, Sandra, 44,47 Banister, Belinda, 106 Banister, Judy, 51,129 Barber, Bonnie, 51 Barber, Deborah, 44,94 Bardsley, Lynn, 50 Bardsley, William, 94 Barney, Ronald, 106 Baron, Joseph, 45 Barragan, Frank, 30 Barragan, Hope, 44,118 Barragan, Manuel, 58 Barragan, Peter, 51 Barrow, William, 106 Beal, David, 46,94 Beal, Debra, 124 Beatty, John, 47,48,50,94 Been, Elizabeth, 43,50 Beiswanger, Patricia, 188 Bell, Danny, 124 Bellar, Nancy, 92, 94,44 Belt, Sharon, 118 140 Benka, Nancy, 44,129 Bennett, Debbie, 124 Bennet, John, 118 Bentley, John, 124 Berhard, Reece, 129 Berland, Mark, 58,69 Bernacet, Alfred, 45,51,61 Bernacet, Frank, 45,61 Berquist, Mr. Ken, 82 Berry, Mrs. Julie, 82 Bethel, Ernie, 106 Bethel, Shiela, 51,124 Bianco, Mark, 124 Bianco, Paula, 6,44,118 Bible, Henrietta, 51,124 Bible, Paul, 129 Biggs, Anna, 106 Biggs, John, 51,66,124 Biggs, Larry, 118 Biggs, Nancy, 51,44,124 Bigham, Vicky, 47,106 Binkley, Kathy, 50,118 Black, Catherine, 44 Black, Tim, 51,129 Blalock, Randy, 124 Blanco, Rudy, 57 Blanco, Mario, 94,45 Blanks, Randy, 51 Blanks, Roger, 94 Blanton, Linda, 124 Blystone, Betsy, 124 Board, Kenneth, 106 Board, Terry, 118 Boessel, Fred, 65,118 Boswell, Terry, 48,118 Bookhammer, Deborah, 50,94 Bowling, Miss Dorothy, 82 Bowling, Doris, 106 Boyd, Candice, 49,124 Brannon, James, 61 Brewer, Tony, 124 Briggs, JoAnne, 151 Bromberg, Mr. Al, 80 Brown, Kathleen, 51 Brown, Mr. Rex, 82 Bruno, Peggy, 124 Bryant, Gail, 15 Buda, Kathleen, 44 Buda, Margue, 106 Buehler, Henriett, 26,44,119 Buehler, Marc, 34 Bull, Ricky, 51 Burge, Cindy, 51,129 Burge, Rose, 44 Burlison, Jackie, 106 Burns, David, 64 Burlison, Mr. Joe, 64 Butler, Mr. Charles, 83 Burton, David, 66 Byrd, Gene, 95 c Caesar, Garry, 119 Caldwell, David, 119 Caldwell, Debbie, 124 Calahan, Mr. Don, 57,83 Camarena, David, 95 Campbell, Betty, 129 Campbell, Sheila, 44 Candler, 119 Cantrece, J., 43 Carden, Wayne, 39,76,77 Carlson, Debra, 43,44,119 Carney, Kathy, 119 Carney, Ray, 51,124 Carrigan , Sandra, 119 Carroll, Candice, 119 Carroll, Jack, 129 Carson, Cathy, 48,95 Carson, Kenneth, 48 Carter, Donna, 20,95 Carter, Keith, 119 Catrell, Wanda, 129 Cerajeski, Kathleen, 44,50,119 Cesare, Elizabeth, 51 Chambers, Brenda, 124 Chamberlain, Don, 49,67,129 Chamberlain, 48,65,119 Chappo, Brenda, 106 Chappo, David, 51,129 Chappo, Michael, 124 Charnetsky, Jennette, 95 Charnetsky, Beverly, 44,129 Charnetsky, Wilberta, 119 Charnetsky, Wilbur, 129 Chezem, Susan, 44,47,50,95 Chudizicki, Janice, 43,44,47,106 Clary, Rebecca, 43,47,50 Cochran, Carl, 95 Cochran, 106,124 Coin, John, 51,61,95 Coin, Roger, 14,16,48,57,95 Conger, John, 129 Cook, Edward, 95 Coons, Keith, 124 Cooper, James, 49 Cooper, Linda, 44 Cooper, Thomas, 65,76 Coots, Ricky, 67 Coots, Rollie, 51 Coots, Ronald, 66,124 Corley, Anton, 119 Corley, Eileen, 51,44 Cornett, Beth, 44 Cottrell, Danny, 64 Cottrell, Wanda, 51 Courtney, Twylla, 44,106 Cower, Charles, 129 Cox, Thomas, 95 Crafton, Mark, 129 Crafton, Scott, 66,124 Crandall, Devere, 48,76 Crawford, Todd, 95 Crisp, Laurie, 51,124 Cronch, Cynthia, 44,106 Cronch, Robert, 4,42,95 Crook, Malinda, 51 Cruse, Tim, 49,124 Cummings, Pam, 50 Cummings, Debbie, 51 Cunningham, Pam, 119 Curtis, Ken, 95 Czekaj, Norine, 119 D Danielewicz, Debra, 119 Danielewicz, Diane, 129 Daugherty, Gail, 44,47,50,113 Daugherty, Marjorie, 113 Daugherty, Kirby, 129 Davenport, Juanita, 48 Davidson, Mr. William, 76,83 Davis, Bobby, 129 Davis, Cynthia, 9,30,52,106,107 Davis, Debra, 44,49,129 Davis, Janet, 124 Davis, Judith, 124 Davis, John, 95 Davis, Michelle, 43,106 Davis, Nancy, 44,51,53,124 Davis, Ramona, 44,53,119 Davis, Robbie, 51 Davis, Shelby, 50 Dejanovic, Joey, 68,69,113 De Jesus, Ismael, 45,69 De Jesus, Miguel, 45,68,69,96 DeJesus, Rose, 4,42,43,50,106 Delahanty, Paul, 48 Delgado, Danny, 51 Delgado, David, 51 Delgado, Saul, 45,106 Delvalle, Jessica, 51 Demmon, Linda, 124 Denny, Panda, 44,129 Deutscher, 125 Deutscher, Karen, 113 Deutscher, Sara, 34,47,96 DeVault, Janice, 5,42,96 Dickens, Bobby, 113 Dish no, Roy, 4,96 Dove, Miss Phyllis, 16,32,83 Doxtater, Anthony, 129 Drook, Melinda, 125 Drwecki, Bridgett, 44,93,96 Duarte, William, 45,68,69,96 Dublo, Charles, 129 Ducan, Dennis, 113 Duncan, Patty, 44 Dunn, Rhonda, 44,49,125 Dunn, Tracy, 67,129 Dunn, Vivian, 48,113 Dunahoo, Deborah, 106 Durfee, David, 129 Durfee, Dwayne, 129 Dufee, Dena, 38,106 E Easton, Alfred, 106 Easton, Jeff, 129 Eaton Donald, 66,125 Eaton, Kathie, 44,50,119 Eaton, Marion, 112 Eaton, Ronald, 51,66,125 Elliot, Julie, 44, 129 Elliott, Lorraine, 48,112 Ellis, Dottie, 43,50,53,119 Ellis, Terry, 45,50,57,96 Erny, Kerry, 64,106 Escabalazeta, 50, 96 Estill, Penny, 44,129 F Farley, Danny, 50 Fazekas, Tony, 96 Fazekas, Peter, 47,50,106 Fedor, Joel, 49,67 Fish, Mrs. Henrietta, 83 Fletcher, Teresa, 106 Flores, Cynthia, 32,96 Flynn, Connie, 106 Flynn, Edmund, 125 Forrest, Donna, 51,125 Forster, Mrs. Hazel, 89 Forster, William, 61,62 Fountain, Mrs. Terry, 83 Fraley, Wanda, 50,119 Freeman, Mr. Robert, 45,57 Frizzell, Rodney, 106 Frost, Linda, 44,106 G Gagna, Kevin, 96 Garcia, Mr. Sergio, 26,39,83 Gardner, Randy, 45,48,96 Garrard, Judy, 51,129 Garrard, William, 96 Garrett, Michael, 130 Garza, Gregory, 113 Gault, Terry, 58 Gawor, Beverly, 50,96 Gear, Barb, 96 Gearheart, James, 97,45 Gentry, Norman, 119 Gentry, Randy, 130 George, Brenda, 51,53,125 George, David, 57 George, Nancy, 50,119 Gibson, Brenda, 50,96 Gibson, Dennis, 125 Gibson, Jeffrey, 119 Gibson, Thelma, 113 Gibbson, Mr. Al, 83 Gilchrest, Artie, 65,119 Gil de Montes, 12,16,96 Gilliam, Greg, 97 Gill, Gwen, 113 Glovier, Sharon, 9,46,97 Glovier, Sheila, 113 Glovier, Sheryl, 44,125 Godsey, Dick, 43,45,97 Godsey, Lenora, 113 Goins, Kathy, 113 Goings, Peggy, 48,119 Goldman, Mrs. Kathy, 83,91 Gomez, Josephine, 50,97 Gonzales, Alma, 113 Gonzales, Ruben, 49,125 Gordon, Cheryl, 106 Graham, Nancy, 106 Grecco, Roxanne, 96 Greer, Bren da, 51 Greer, Sharon, 130 Greig, Teresa, 51,125 Grenert, Mrs. Robert, 42,84,91 Griffith, Debbie, 34,42,43,48,52, 106,107 Gulley, Jo Ellen, 50,113 Gulley, Linda, 51,125 Gunter, Harrison, 125 Gunter, Johnny, 47,119 Gustoff, Debbie, 51,130 Gustoff, Donna, 51 Gustoff, Peter, 48 Guth, Jeffrey, 119 Guth, Richard, 46,113 Gutierrez, Helen, 44,51 Gutierrez, Rolando, 97 Guzman, Norma, 98 H Hairston, Paula, 44 Haley, Cheryl, 50,113 Hall, Karen, 118 Hall, Janet, 50 Hall, Nancy, 106 Hall, Tommy, 130 Hamady, Bill, 51 Hancock, John, 119 Hanna, William, 125 Hansen, Deborah, 113,52 Hardesty, Thomas, 130 Hardt, Mr. Charles, 49,84 Harrison, Roger, 113 Harmon, Tim, 119 Harris, Patricia, 130 Hartman, James, 50 Hartman, 48,113 Hayes, David, 130 Hayes, Judy, 50,106 Hazelton, Diana, 113 Hazelton, Linda, 130 Hazlet, Gerald, 47,98 Hazlet, Ronelda, 51, 125 Hedger, Reece, 113 Heideman, Gary, 61 Henderson, John, 50,107 Hendrix, Donna, 44,51,125 Hendry, Lindell, 119 Henderson, Mark, 119 Henry, Bonnie, 15,113 Henry, Mary Jo, 9,11,39,96 Hernandez, Elelyn, 51,125 Herrera, R., 51 Hershman, Jenny, 51,130 Hesford, Edward, 66,130 Hibbard, Michael, 50, 130 Hibbard, Pam, 107 Hickman, 49,130 Hill, Debbie, 50,113 Hill, Sherry, 51,125 Hill, Randy, 50 Hilliard, Bruce, 37,45,57,64,73 Hilliard, Mike, 45,57,61,107 Hinkle, Diane, 113 Hinkle, Irene, 130 Hinkle, Leslie, 125 Hinojosa, Robert, 50 Hisey, Ken, 119 Hoag, Mrs. Barbara, 84 Hodakowski, Joey, 46,113 Hodakowski, Mary, 11,12,42,43,46, 47,98 Hodge, Carolie, 11,38,98 Hodge, Cliff, 46,69 Hodge, Donald, 45,57,69,107 Hodge, Peggy, 51,125 Hoekstra, 43,50,98 Hoggard, William, 107 Holland, Murlene, 44 Holsomback, Jackie, 130 Holsomback, Rickey, 119 Holt, Deborah, 130 Hontz, Mr. Tom, 12,84 Hook, Bonnie, 113 Hook, Connie, 113 Hook, Donna, 130 Hook, Geraldine, 98 Hooks, Mrs. Cathy, 84 Hoskins, Denise, 98 House, Brenda, 43,44,113 Huddleston, Bill, 17,45,64,71 Huddleston, Melody, 44,107 Huddleston, Penny, 51 Huffine, Phyllis, 107 Huges, 57,99 Hughes, 14,43 Huls, Bruce, 45,99 142 Hunter, Brenda, 6,44,47,40,53,119 Husarik, Terry, 120 Hutchens, Jeff, 120 Hutnick, Diana, 99 Hutnick, Jody, 15,43 I Ingram, Gayle, 99 lorio, Mrs. Fay, 84 Isakson, Oyjdal, 89 J Jablonski, Miss Karen, 16,37,44,84 Jackson, Beatrice, 44,125 Jackson, Dorothy, 113 Janiczek, 47,99 Jansen, Ernest, 130 Jaynes, Karen, 130 Jenkins, William, 130 Jennings, Barbara, 44,120 Jennings, Nyra, 99 Jennings, Richard, 57,114 Johnson, Mrs. Bernice, 89 Johnson, Donald, 38,114 Johnson, Gail, 44,47,120 Johnson, Jesselynn, 47,120 Johnson, Larry, 49,66,125 Johnson, Nita, 49 Johnson, Robert, 48,120 Johnson, Kent, 43,107 Johnson, Todd, 49,130 Johnson, Vickie, 4,99 Jones, Chaya, 125 Jones, Debbie, 130 Jones, Nancy, 99 Jones, Marsha, 35,99 Jones, Yvonne, 114 Julian, Diane, 43,50,52,107,111 K Kaczek, Cindi-Kay, 99,50 Kaiser, Jeff, 48,109 Kadish, William, 4,57,45 Kadish, Victor, 57,69,99 Kallok, Shirley, 130 Kallok, Rose, 50,120 Kallock, Ruth, 50,120 Kamano, Barbara, 109 Kamano, George, 120 Kamano, Shirley, 44,125 Kania, Patricia, 44,49 Kaplon, Bruce, 67,130 Kaplon, Cassandra, 51,130 Karageorge, Nicholas, 58,69,120 Karas, Nick, 48 Karas, Paul, 50,69 Keane, Mr. Bob, 67,84,91 Keefover, Augusta, 48,114 Keehn, Sherri, 130 Keene, Elizabeth, 50,44 Keitzer, R., 50 Kekelik, Mrs, Eleanor, 90 Keller, Mrs. Natalie, 85 Kendera, Susie, 44,49,125 Kerns, Carl, 99 Kesel, Gregory, 49 Kidwell, Judy, 42,43,46,109 Kietzman, Roberta, 114 King, Michael, 48,114 Kiser, Virgina, 51,125 Klawitter, Mr. Gordan, 68,69,85 Klinger, Danny, 120 Klinger, David, 96 Klinger, Dean, 49,130 Klutts, Patty, 51 Kniola, Mr. Jim, 85 Knox, Eddie, 49,67,130 Kokkosis, George, 58,120 Kokkosis, Jeanie, 43,44,114 Kopecy, Sandra, 114 Kopp, Martin, 130 Korbar, Michelle, 120 Korreckt, Roberta, 51 Kovacevic, Petra, 7,20,42,46,99 Kovacevic, Steve, 58,120 Kowalski, John, 12,17,43,46,50, 92,99 Kralik, Carol, 47,50,97,100 Kralik, Joann, 44,51,125 Kritner, Glennis, 44,120 Kritner, Linda, 51,130 Kroledge, Marjorie, 100 Krueger, Barbara, 130 Krysak, Tonny, 49,130 Kujawski, Steve, 48,114 Kukral, Jennifer, 49,130 Kurek, Marilyn, 114 L LaBounty, Mr. John, 85 Lamb, Diane, 52,114 Lamb, June, 100 Langley, Mrs. Laura, 85 Lancaster, Kathryn, 125 Lancaster, Susan, 100 Lane, Dennis, 109 Lane, Katherine, 50,120 Langston, Judy, 52,114 143 Larson, Kenneth, 109 Larson, John, 100 Larson, Peggy, 109 Larson, Phyllis, 120 Lee, Mrs. Mary, 90 Leitch, Glenn, 131 Lemley, Steven, 65 Leonard, Dennis, 45,57,62,61 Leonard, Diane, 47 Liddill, Katherine, 49,125 Light, Jimmy, 131 Light, Regina, 109 Lilly, S., 47 Lira, Brenda, 44,51 Lira, David, 61 Lira, John, 20,61 Liszewski, Marilyn, 53,131 Littles, Jerry, 57 Little, Donald, 131 Lockhart, Linda, 44,48 Lockhart, Melody, 44,48,120 Loefler, Raye, 44 Logan, Mr. Bill, 85 Long, Danny, 66,131 Long, James, 66,125 Long, Richard, 49,131 Long, Joseph, 58,120 Loughran, 100 Loving, Connie, 109 Loving, Larry, 50,58 Loving, Paul, 49 Loving, Steven, 57,58,58,50 Loyd, Benny, 43,114 Loyd, Harold, 100 Lucas, Kenneth, 126 Luellman, Richard, 67 Lunghofer, Diane, 44,120 Lunghofer, Donna, 44,120 Lunghofer, Linda, 100 M Maldonado, Janice, 44,126 Manning, Richard, 67,131 Marich, Peter, 100 Martin, Curtis, 64,65 Martin, Deborah, 109 Martin, LaVatta, 131 Markle, Patricia, 44,48,120 Markle, Peggy, 44,49,126 Martin, Rhonda, 114 Martinez, Elva, 114 Martinez, Paquita, 50,109 Marquez, Philip, 51 Marzalek, Mr. Robert, 36,75,85 Mast, Wanda, 51,131 Mayfield, Diane, 114 Mayfield, Paul, 131 Mazyr, Eugene, 109 Me Atee, Mr. Ron, 86 McBride, Rodney, 109 McCarthy, Denise, 43,44,50,100 McClusky, Jennie, 126 McGee, Diane, 47 McGee, Dennis, 50,100 McGee, Christine, 50 McGee, Charlene, 50 McKee, Barbara, 51,131 McLain, David, 100 McLin, Sheryl, 44,50,120 Medina, Herman, 5,100 Meeks, Naomi, 131 Mefford, Jamie, 38,50,109 Mercado, Gloria, 109 Mefford, Jamie, 109 Michna, Jackie, 44,109 Mi chna, Joyce, 44,53,120 Michna, Judy, 100 Micic, George, 49,131 Micic, Mary, 51, 126 Mietzner, Vicki, 100 Mikaloff, Ronald, 114 Milchak, Rudy, 126 Miller, Geraldine, 131 Miller, James, 76 Miller, Richard, 45,70,71,109 Miller, Roy, 100 Mills, Barbara, 51 144 Minarich, Robert, 43,45,70,71, 74,101 Minton, Faye, 101 Mioduski, Cheryl, 44,49 Mioduski, Dennis, 71,114 Mioduski, Kenneth, 69,120 Mitchell, Glenn, 49,126 Mitol, Honora, 44,126 Monroe, Mary, 120 Monroe, Melvin, 45,57 Monroe, Virginia, 126 Montemayor, Vickie, 44,120 Moorman, Keith, 120 Morehouse, Danny, 109 Moreman, Keith, 71 Moreland, Sherry, 51,131 Moreland, Richard, 101 Moreland, Terry, 109 Moreland, William, 120 Morris, Becky, 49 Morris, Brad, 45,48,57 Morris, Charlene, 109 Morris, Dale, 48 Morris, Edward, 48 Morris, Sherry, 48,120 Morrison, Cynthia, 51,126 Mowry, Terry, 26,101 Mucha, Debbie, 50,109 Munson, Howard, 57,114 Murfitt, Larry, 65,86 Myers, Joyce, 131 N Nagloski, Mike, 109 Nehring, Rich, 45,57 Nedza, James, 49,131 Nelson, William, 58 Newcomb, Debbie, 50 Newcomb, Pamela, 51,131 Newsom, Sheryl, 51,131 Newton, Mr. John, 61,81 Norman, Terry, 43,120 Novotny, Patty, 101 Nowak, Bob, 45,101 Noyes, Mr. Alfred, 86 Nush, .Harry, 58, 65 Nush, Ronnie, 57,64 o O ' Connor, Debbie, 15,26 Odell, John, 120 Ogden, Deborah, 50,120 Ogden, Sandra, 31,131 Oldaker, Mary, 114 Oldham, Nancy, 50,114 Oldam, Ronald, 126 Olivarri, Margery, 44,51 Oliver, Denise, 43,107,109 Oliver, Ricky, 122 Olsen, Pamela, 44,126 O’Mary, Sheila, 4,43,101 Ondo, Sharon, 12,13,28,47,50,109 Ondo, Dan, 18,101 Orange, Jeff, 66,126 Orange, Dean, 67,131 Orange, Larry, 45,64,114 Orange, Mike, 126 Ordway, Sue, 44,109 Orto, Rene, 49,126 Oslizlo, John, 10,45,63,61,101 Oury, Mr. Dan, 86 Overbey, Danita, 126 P Parker, Cecelia, 47,101 Parks, Priscilla, 109 Partin, Brian, 51 Patton, Carol, 131 Patton, Darlene, 44,126 Patton, Douglas, 26,43,57,64,114 Pawlicki, Debbie, 44,122 Pawlicki, John, 18,70,71,101,45 Pemberton, Jimmy, 122 Pemberton, Pinky, 126 Pendleton, James, 126 Pendleton, Joyce, 101 Perez, Ralph, 126 Perkins, Daryl, 65 Perkins, Karl, 126 Perkins, Larry, 131 Perkins, Mark, 109 Petruska, Michael, 64 Petruska, Valerie, 101 Petruska, Vicki, 131 Peveler, Cynthia, 131 Phipps, Dana, 102 Phelps, Paula, 44,51,126 Pierce, Bruce, 131 Pierce, Janice, 114 Podgorski, Mary, 131 Podgorski, Vernon, 114 Podrecca, Christine, 51 Podrecca, Debra, 114 Polak, Paul, 102 Polk, Daryl, 131 Polk, Mrs. Marge, 90 Pope, Lori, 44,51,126 Pope, Ruth, 50 Popp, Mrs. Marlene, 90 Poquette, Charlotte, 102 Posey, Robert, 102 Powers, Melody, 51,126 Powers, Trudy, 109 Powers, Sue, 126 Price, Martha, 51,131 Prince, Bonnie, 114 Prince, Buddy, 51,66 Puentes, Jim, 102 Pugh, William, 33 Putnam, John, 126 R Ragon, Dan, 45,68,69,102 Ragon, Mike, 57 Ragon, Russell, 58,69 Rains, Miss Ann, 86 Rajsic, Dorothy, 102 Ramos, Wilma, 131 Ran us, Judy, 109 Razo, Maria, 118 Ready, Monica, 9,48,114 Ready, Rhonda, 102 Ready, Twyla, 44,122 Reed, John, 66 Reed, Ron, 51 Reeves, David, 109 Reeves, Kathryn, 51,126 Reyes, Sam, 15,102 Richardson, Debra, 49,51,126 Richardson, Melinda, 51,131 Riffle, Catherine, 109 Riffle, Patricia, 49,131 Riggers, Elaine, 122 Riggers, Rita, 109 Rios, Linda, 102 Rios, Pearl, 114 Ripperdan, Marsha, 117 Roberts, Diane, 126 Roberts, Fred, 57,109 Roberts, Rose, Marie, 117 Roberts, Richard, 109 Roberts, Shirley, 102 Roberts, William, 58,65,122 Rodriguez, Joann, 109 Rodriguez, Patty, 122 Rogers, Janine, 50,110 Rogers, Mike, 100,50 145 Rogers, Todd, 50,101,110 Roop, Betty, 126 Rosendaul, 44,50,122 Rudolph, Amanda, 44,126 Ruelas, Carmen, 102 Ruelas, Juana, 102 Ruiz, Larry, 64 s Samuels, Brenda, 44,110 Samuels, Carl, 131 Sanchez, Brian, 127 Sanchez, Martin, 122 Sandala, Janice, 42,46,48,52,93,101 Santiago, Charles, 65 Saylor, Marsha, 127 Schlitz, Denise, 117 Schiller, Vickie, 48 Schobel, Kathy, 117 Schramm, Miss Carla, 86 Schrock, Mr. Ancil Schubert, Alphons, 117 Schuler, Dennis, 110 Schultz, Charles, 122 Schultz, Darryl, 45,57 Schultz, Priscilla, 131 Scobey, Mr. Robert, 81 Scott, Charles, 122 Semerau, Mrs. Lillian, 90 Series, Jean, 44,110 Series, Lloyd, 127 Serrano, Norma, 44 Shaffer, Maryann, 44,47,50,102 Shakula, Juliette, 44 Sheras, Gail, 44,50,122 Shearer, Nada, 117 Shepherd, Jackie, 103 Shepherd, Wendy, 127 Shlarp, D., 49 Shonk, Rebecca, 103 Shopbach, Mr. Richard, 30,87 Sikora, Jimmy, 117 Sitzenstock, Bob, 76 Skalik, Kathy, 44,47,50,103 Skalik, Laurie, 51 Skibbie, Miss Carole, 39,87 Skubish, Patty, 44,51 Smith, Beverly, 51,127 Smith, Dianna, 44,51,127 Smith, Mr. Don, 57,87 Smith, Garry, 50 Smith, Peggy, 103 Smith, Sue, 51 Snellgrove, Cathy, 103 Snellgrove, Jane, 50 Sobas, Walter, 13,110 Sobel, Lisa, 127 Soderstrom, Mrs. Viola, 87 Soohey, Bonnie, 53 Soohey, Connie, 103 Soohey, Dennis, 45,76 Sosa, Vickie, 103 Spiegla, John, 103 Spieth, Jean, 50,103 Sprague, Brenda, 48,117 Spiegla, Michael, 122 Stagrix, Bruce, 50 Stallion, Patricia, 104 Stammel, Mrs. Jane, 87 Stanfill, James (Bubba), 18,43,45, 57,92,104 Stanfill, Patricia, 48,117 Stangbye, Lynaya, 122 Stangbye, Vernon, 35,48,50,104 Stankovich, Mike, 110 Stanley, Deborah, 44,51 Stanley, Dixie, 51,127 Stanley, Roger, 104 Steege, Becky, 47,104 Stepnowski, Phyllis, 44,110 Stevenson, Terri, 104 Stilley, Bradley, 123 Stilley, Jerry, 23,57,45,104 Stochel, Pat, 43,44,50,104 Stokes, Mr. Ray, 48,88 Stojanovic, Angie, 44 Striker, Judith, 123 Striker, Paulette, 110 Studtman, Mr. Earl, 87 Sylvester, Don, 104 Symiakos, Nancy, 117 Szewczyk, Stephen, 65,123 Szpakowski, Dennis, 66 Szpakowski, Jan, 127 Szwedo, Darlene, 50 Szymcyk, Linda, 43,107 Szymczak, Mr. Thomas, 87 T Tabla, Debbie, 51,127 Tabla, Dixon, 47,67 Tabla, Susie, 7,52,117 Tabla, Tim, 6,12,13,47,50,104 Tanner, Randy, 68,69,104 Tassi, Alice, 48 Tatalovich, Diane, 9,44,53,123 Tatalovich, Don, 28,45,57,104 Tatalovich, Judy, 44,51,53,127 Taulbee, Margie, 44,123 Taylor, Mike, 49 Taylor, Richard, 49 Teeter, Richard, 48 Tenorio, Brenda, 44,50,117 Tharp, Andra, 110 Thomas, Carroll, 66,127 Thomas, Carrolyn, 47,110 Thomas, Cathy, 51,127 Thomas, Cindy, 8,23,27,50,52,104 Thomas, Kim, 50 Thomas, Randy, 65,58,123 Thompson, Connie, 51 Thormann, Joan, 43,110 Thormann, Shirley, 44,51,127 Thormann, Susan, 44,117 Tibbits, Darlene, 44 Tibbits, Viriginia, 44,127 Tippitt, Mr. Donald, 16,87 Todar, Miss Helen, 32,88 Todd, Mrs. Mary, 88 Tolliver, Ronald, 50,117 Trinidad, Carmen, 111 Trinidad, Luis, 58 Trinkle, Larry, 104 Trojan, Thelma, 127 Trump, Claude, 67 Trump, Pete, 72,105 Tucker, Beverly, 127 Tuley, Jenny, 6,42,43,47,48,111 Tuley, Pam, 90,123 Turner, Lynn, 44,127 Turpin, Mrs. Carol, 30,88 Tuttle, Jim, 105 V Vann, Linda, 117 Vann, Pat, 51,127 VanderKam, Mr. Mike, 88 Vaudiner, Stanley, 51 Vaughan, Debra, 51 Vaughan, Dianne, 44,51,127 w Waldrop, Daniel, 49 Waldrop, Joyce, 117 Wallace, Jerry, 64,117 Wallin, Ralph, 48,117 Wallin, Reece, 13,64,117 Wampler, Billy Joe, 14,43,45,57,104 Warren, Deborah, 22,44,52,104 Warren, Donna, 28,32,43,44,50, 53,47,123 Warren, Marsha, 51,127 Watkins, Lynn, 44 Watkins, Miss Terry, 88 Watson, Sherry, 44 Wayte, Marie, 43 Wayte, Michael, 111 Weaver, Darlene, 46 Weaver, Karen, 44 Weaver, Paul, 61,108,111 Webster, Faith, 53 Welches, Darrell, 66 Welches, Dennis, 65 Wells, Mr. Jim, 88 Welton, Donalyn, 44,53 Welton, Loyce, 17,30,44,43,50 Welton, Richard, 45,71 West, Kevin, 49 West, Pamela, 44,48 West, Roland, 48,50,104 Westerhout, Jeffrey, 49 Westmoreland, Steve, 49 Wheeler, John, 65 Wheeler, Kathleen, 51 Whitely, Deborah, 48,103,105 Whitson, Earl, 111 Whittinghill, Michael, 49 Wilkins, Dave, 49 Wilkins, Diane, 48 Williams, 44,51 Williams, Bobbie, 127 Williams, Joyce, 105 Williams, Lloyd, 49 Williams, Richard, 51,127 Willing, Mr. Arthur, 47,89 Wilkins, JoAnne, 51 Wilson, Brian, 123 Wilson, Duane, 58 Wilson, Glenn, 127 Wilson, Karen, 127 Wilson, Larry, 57 Wilson, Roger, 45,71 Wilson, Mr. William, 89 Windsor, Marcia 51,127 Wischman, Frank, 50,58,123 Wittinghill, Mike, 67 Wojnarski, Joseph, 43,45,64,72 Wojnarski, Rose, 44,49 Wood, Clifford, 105 Wood, Jonda, 105 Wood, William, 127 Wright, Mr. Bob, 66,89 Wright, Elizabeth, 117 Wright, Glenn, 105 Wright, Samuel, 123 Wrigley, Wayne, 48 Wyckoff, C., 51 Wyckoff, Steven, 123 146 Y Yakab, Andrea, 117 Yakab, Matt, 128 Yakab, Monica, 105 Yanez, R„ 119 Yates, Neil, 128 Yates, Pamela, 128 Yates, Pamela, 105 Yates, Polly, 128 York, Catherine, 44,128 Young, Susan, 44 Young, Terry, 44,46,105 Yurkovich, Cheryl, 128 z Zales, Mr. Ben, 80 Zalas, Peggy, 117 Zalas, Terrence, 67 Zanzig, Karen, 44,123 Zeese, Roberta, 111 Zeller, Lori, 44 Zent, Sherrie, 111 Zerebecki, Danuta, 46,47 Zimmerman, Debra, 49,128 Zybrowski, Paul, 93,105 Zybrowski, Richard, 105 147 A time to give up the old for the new; to trade good- byes for hellos, and to re- place old dreams with new ideas. TURN from the past to look forward to the future. 148 As we hang it up. . Ingot Staff Editor-in-Chief . . . Mary Jo Henry Business Manager . . Elsie Anderson Artwork Herman Medina Advisor Carole Skibbie Staff . . . John Beatty, Dave Cama- rena, Ben Coleman, Sue Chezem, Sara Deutscher, Pete Fazekas, Car- olie Hodge, Jan Hoekstra, Diane Julian, Judi Kidwell, John Pawlicki, Val Petruska, Esther Quiroz, Janine Rogers, Connie Soohey, Cindy Thomas, Debbie Whitely. ... my staff and I would like to show our appreciation to the following: Miss Carole Skibbie, advisor, who spent her first teaching year at RF, and super- vised not only this book but also the ' 69 yearbook; Princi- pal Ben Zalas for his concern and understanding throughout the year; Mr. Tom Hontz for his financial contributions and ideas; Mr. Bob Heintzelman, our Newsfoto rep, who gave us special attention in planning our book; Mr. Dick Kennard, thank you for all the “extra” supplies; Mr. Art Kreiger, of Walingers, who did an out- standing j o b photographing some difficult RF subjects; To Newsfoto Yearbooks we owe special thanks for all the time spent interpreting our “spec- ial memos. TftjZvf ft - Editor-in-Chief Specifications Underclass pictures were taken by Interstate of Indian- apolis. Senior photos and var- ious candids and group pic- tures were photographed by Walinger Studios Inc. of Chi- cago. The ' 70 Ingot cover was the first silk screen to be done at RF. The base color consisted of green 7055 with applied col- or Chartreuse 3. All headlines were 24 point Future Demibold Roman. Copy was set in 10 point type and idents were set in 8 point type. sen angelo, texas