Rogers High School - Lair Yearbook (Wyoming, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1977 volume:

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Lakewood W 18-41 Wyoming W 23-33 Forest Hill Central ---W 15-49 East Grand Rapids W 16-47 Northview W 18-41 Rockford L 32-25 Grandville W 17-43 lenison W 15-49 Kentwood L 37-23 West Ottawa W 19-42 Conference 3rd Regional 3rd State 8th f ' Y . S? k kf) The Boys Golf Team parred the season with a 4-10 record. The Mighty Hawks also finished 7th in conference and 9th in regionals . SB West Ottawa L East Grand Rapids L Grand ville L Northview W Jension L Rockford W Kentwood L West Ottawa W East Grand Rapids L Grandville L Northview W Jension L Rockford L Kentwood L 335-352 312-352 318-330 357-356 339-356 319-309 302-309 350-327 326-327 316-346 343-338 334-338 345-356 348-356 p 2 F. k ■ G ™ H J A. Keep on truckin ' . B. Run, Sean, Run. C. The 1976-77 Cross Country team. D. The Mighty Hawk Express . E. Eat my dust! 1976-77 Boys Golf team. R-O-G-E-R-S. I love my clubs. I ' ll show him. A hole in one! TmusBecoHt s The Girls Tennis Team had tremendous fun this year. They may not receive any awards, but they did gain much experi- ence under the coaching of Mr. Bentley. The girls show great promise for next year. N i East Grand Rapids L 7-0 Northview L 7-0 Rockford L 6-1 Grandville L 7-0 Jenison L 7-0 Kentwood L 7-0 West Ottawa L 7-0 Godwin T 0-0 East Grand Rapids L 6-0 Northview W 0-8 Rockfoid W 6-28 Grandville W 8-16 Jenison W 8-12 Kentwood W 6-7 Wesi Ottawa L 22-14 Wyoming L 34-0 •ft op BE :i ist J = r  1 3I U L? J J $, V T V™ 1 1 1 I - J §f ' MBA I f gSpdNj t ■ IB .. •:• KH JV. Finishes TkfocL Through hard work, the JV team managed to place third in the conference. Led by Randy Kuzawa and Kory Andrews, the offensive team proved strong, while the defense was very stingy about the points earned against them. Their season record ended at 4-5-1. I. A. LouAnn warms up for the meet by playing shadow tennis. B. Ann awaits the big serve . C. Bouncy, Bouncy, Bouncy, and Mary decides to serve. D. It ' s . . . over the net . . . and she scores. E. The 1976-77 girls Tennis team. The 1976-77 JV Football team. Hi there! ' ' Look ma , no hands ! ' ' Nothing against the last call, F G H I. Ref J. Randy Kuzawa gets double stuff . K. Players, on your marks . . . Nawkslackk Rough Season The season was highlighted by our exciting win over Northview and the scare we handed East Grand Rapids, who later became State Champs. Jeff Klomparens received all-con- ference, while Tim Carrel got honorable mention. A. Gillette, hands off! B. Rogers Big D. C. Jam Pile!! D . Which way did he go? E. Tuna goes after a wildcat. F. Rogers Varsity Football Team. G. Co-Captains - Klomparens and Keheman. H . Defense goes with flow . I . The powerful offensive line paves the way. J. Run Rem Run. K. Here comes the long one . KM QwUnmJto Tok tfrtfa Pool! The Girls Swim Team took the pool this year with much spirit and enthusiasm. With the experience they gained this year, our team should be a future challenger. ■ East Grand Rapids L 147-24 Northview L 127-40 Rockford L 123-37 Middleville L 103-57 Grandville L 125-44 tension L 122-38 Keniwood L 123-41 West Ottawa L 125-33 Wyoming Park L 42-36 Whether marching with the band at the Santa Claus parade or at Cedar Point , or performing at half-time, the Pom-Pon Girls kept moving ! A. Mary, can ' t you get him to join the team? B. Lynn, what ' s so interesting? C. Swimmers take your mark . . . D. Girls 1976-77 Swim Team. E. Da-ta-ti-da! F. I feel silly! G. Can we take our arms down? H . Grandville and Rogers perform together. I . Rock Around the Clock . ' ' J. Don ' t we look pretty! K. What comes next, Lisa? L. 1976-77 Pom-Pon Squad. DesptfeftyuAies Our JV Squad was really broken up about this year ' s season as Shelly Hanrahan and Lisa Lubbinge sported broken arms, and Cathy Peterson suf- fered from a bruised foot caused, by all things, a falling roll of paper. Receiving a 2nd place award at Wyoming ' s clinic, the girls had an active season supporting the football and basketball teams. N. K VOAStty P tfounS abPotdicub Varsity Cheerleaders contin- ued winning trophies as they took a 2nd place at Walden Wood and 1st place at Wyoming Park ' s Fall Clinic. A high point of their year occurred when they performed at the Pontiac Silver Dome for the North-South Shrine game. Along with host- ing a clinic and cheering at all basketball and football games, the girls presented a football breakfast and the annual moth- ers ' night. A. Joni Henderson, JV Captain. B. Sweet as a Rose. C. Let ' s Go Hawks. D. Shelly B. has spirit. E. Lisa leads the chants. F. Vic-tor-y. G. Shelly M. on the spectator bus. H. How could you call us trashy? ' I. The 1976-77 JV Squad. J. The 1976-77 Varsity Squad. K. Val Willison, Varsity Captain. L. Karen and Kari wait for the big routine . M. What did you say? N. Don ' t hide your face, Julie. O. Mary combs her Nova. P. Beware at the Pontiac Silverdome. JVRgltls The JV girls, led by Connie Morris, played a rigorous sea- son. Gaining helpful experi- ence, these girls will be valua- ble assets to next year ' s varsity team. WtltM Godwin W 36-17 Wyoming L 9-21 East Grand Rapids W 29-16 Northview W 19-10 Rockford W 33-20 Grandville L 12-35 lenison L 21-30 Kentwood L 22-27 West Ottawa L 25-33 East Grand Rapids W 29-7 Northview L 22-24 Rockford L 22-24 Grandville L 20-37 lenison L 18-41 Kentwood L 22-30 West Ottawa L 14-20 c. GVikBoshetbcM Girls basketball began its season by attend- ing Western Michigan University ' s summer training camp. Outstanding seniors on the varsity team included Deb Whinery, Denise Klein, and Holly Wilson. Whinery also was honorable mention for O.K. Red Conference . Godwin Wyoming East Grand Rapids Nonhview Rockford Grandville Jenison Kentwood- West Ottawa East Grand Rapids Northview Rockford Grandville Jenison Kentwood West Ottawa A. 1976-77 Rogers Girls J. V. Basketball Team. B. My pulse is racing! C. Don ' t worry Connie, you ' ll make it. D. 1976-77 Rogers Girls Varsity Basketball Team. E. Get it together and Raise that score . F. This is what you ' ll do . . . ' ( WmtlmPui tkb Moves Otv The Wrestling Team did a fine job this year. Scott Friberg, John Figueroa, Tim Carrel and Jeff Klomparens placed in the District finals. In the Regionals Jeff placed second while John placed fourth which qualified both wrestlers to advance to the state competition. Jeff Klomparens, the only senior on the team, concluded his season with a fine record of 35-5. In Jeff ' s total career of varsity wrestling, he earned over 100 wins. Wyoming — W 42-19 Spring Lake Invitational 2nd Nonhview w 50-16 West Catholic Invitational 3rd Rockford W 60- 5 West Ottawa Invitational 1st Forest Hills S----W 40-15 Grandville L 14-34 Rogers Invitational 4th lenison W 29-26 Union Invitational 4th East Grand Rapids L 23-32 Comstock Park W 34-20 Kentwood L 17-37 West Ottawa W 59- 7 Grand Rapids Christian W 45-12 Lowell L 16-45 Lakewood W 45-18. District 7th Regional 7 th A. I want to hold your hand. B. We ' ve got to stop meeting like this . ' ' C. Co-captains Britten and Klomparens. D. The thrill of victory enhances Tuna. E. Don ' t move! I got you covered! ' F. The 1976-77 Wrestling Team. G. You ' re not very co-operative. H . Jeff gets the take down . I . Buba ' s ready for anything ! Boys Gyhwctstics Oppomck Tough This year the Boys Gymnas- tics Team competed against tough teams including East Lansing, Alpena, and Hills- dale. Those competing in state competition were Mike Popma, horse; Paul Schmitt, rings; Dave Lyon, trampoline and floor exercise; Scott Ezinga, high bars; and Dennis Heibel, parallel bars . I A. East Lansing L79 - 83 Hillsdale L87 - 96 Ionia W89 - 73 Alpena L91 - 123 St. John L87 - 88 Easl Lansing L91 - 98 Hillsdale L93 - 97 St. John L93 - 103 State meet - 43 Huron Invitational 84.5 Uli Gymnasts flip The Girls Gymnastic Team under the coaching skill of Cheri Hosteter had an eventful year as they hosted the Regional Gymnastics Meet and sent Kari Lind to state competition on the beam . Central L -78.35-77.10 East Lansing L -118.25-85.05 Rockford W -63.85-82.35 East Grand Rapids --L-107.2-83.9 Creston L -83-82 Lowell W -77.65-78.75 East Lansing L -114.1-82.9 Cential L -82.9-77.9 East Kentwood L -103.8-71.55 Middleville W -60-94 NISSEN H. A. The 1976-77 Boys Gymnastic Team. B. Heible shows technique . C. Mike, point your toes ! D. Jeff displays a fine flip. E. Competitor watches in amazement when Kari does her thing . F. Are you ready for this one folks? G. The 1976-77 Girls Gymnastics Team. H. Up and over. I. Mickey stretches for perfection . BoufknS QbdfaOub! Because of Mr. Barber ' s fine coaching, the Girls Bowling Team had a great season. The Varsity ended with 19 wins and 11 losses, while the JV had 22 wins with 11 losses. The girls finished their striking season with a pizza party at Floren- tines . JV Jenison — 1-2 East Grand Rapids 3-0 Kentwood 2-1 West Ottawa 2-1 Grandville 3-0 Jenison 3-0 East Grand Rapids 3-0 Kentwood 1-2 West Ottawa 2-1 Grandville 2-1 Total 22-8 JV. ttustik TtiAfiughCeasow Although the team finished 6-12, they lost a number of games by fewer than three points. Outstanding players were Doug VanderMeer with highest average per game; Mike Dalton, most steals; Daryl Lowing, rebounds; and Rob Pierce, most improved. Bryon Center L 56-57 Calvin Christian L 59-62 |i East Grand Rapids W 56-46 Wyoming Park W 60-48 Northview L 27-51 Godwin W 59-53 Rockfoid W 50-21 Grandville L 42-64 Jenison L 49-35 Kentwood W 45-47 West Ottawa L 67-75 East Grand Rapids L 60-67 Northview L 52-55 Rockford L 57-59 Grandville W 61-60 Jenison L 54-58 Kentwood L 45-58 West Ottawa L 73-81 A. The 1976-77 Girls Bowling Team. B. How ' bout a strike? C. What a swing! D. Great form, Kim! E . What concentration . F . What a jump shot , Doug ! G . If you want it , here it is; come and get it . H. The 1976-77 JV Basketball Team. H. UaJk Dnlbbk itvutugkthe Gm Oto The Varsity Basketball Team, consisting of 4 seniors, 7 juniors, and 2 sophomores, finished its rebuilding year with a 6-14 record. The young Hawks pulled a few surprises by upsetting Jenison and Kentwood during the regular season, and pulled one of the biggest upsets of the District Tournaments by defeating West Catholic in the opening game. Sophomore Doug Chappel made OK Red All Conference and led the Hawks in scor- ing and rebounding, while junior Tim Sagers led the team in assists and steals . Bryon Center L 54-71 Calvin Christian W 54-49 East Grand Rapids W 69-53 Wyoming Park L 68-76 Northview L 48-53 Godwin L 76-81 Rockford L 45-62 Grandville L 39-60 Jenison L 57-79 Kentwood L 55-66 West Ottawa W 88-60 East Grand Rapids L 67-80 Northview L 40-60 Rockford L 47-75 Grandville L 43-55 Jenison W 76-65 Kentwood W 67-65 West Ottawa L 65-68 Districts stCatholic W 54-50 ville L 38-56 W ' wtei ft) tK6 •jrustfQUmtap. W own W {SV 5i7t jf pfv ■ ' JH §W4 . — - « , A. One . . . Two . . . Three . . . LET ' S GO! B. The 1976-77 Varsity Team. C. Tim goes sagging off. D. Spinks for two! E. Did you check-out the cheerleaders yet? F. Our fearless leader. G. Sagers displays his style and grace. H. Keep on your toes, Doug! I . Anything you say , Coach ! ' ' JV f£eep$ owfnpwvfag The Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Team played this year with great gusto. With the preparation they received , the girls should go far next season . ■ ' . ' ' 1 l tf ; P2:i-I: - : JA F ft . — 1 ek as 1B S3 14 J3 .22 Caledonia ---y W 15-.B East Grand Rapids — L 9- tLee —V Si Northview L 3-15 8-15 GiandviUe L 2-15 7-: Jenison L 3-15 Kentwood L 3-15 9-15 Wyoming L 15-4 8-1! Rockford W 0-15 15-8 15-4J WestOuawa -- L 15-6 7-15 9-15? MiddleviUe L 5-15 10-15 Wyoming L 2-15 15-1 Caledonia W 15-7 15-11 E. Giand Rapids L 1-15 6- Lee 15 Nouhview L 1-15 5-15 Rockford L 5-15 7-15 Giandville L 9-15 16-18 L 15-6 11-15 13-15 Kentwood L 1-15 3-15 West Ottawa W 6-15 16-14 15-5 Vmtty Bunps, Cet$, The Varsity Girls Volleyball Team won more games this season than ever before. They practiced hard and played hard, sometimes winning other times losing, but always displaying good sportsman- ship. A . What form , what style , what grace . . . what a serve ! B . Stacy prays for a win . C. Hop, hop . . . hit. D. One -two, Punch! E. The 1976-77 JV Girls Volleyball Team. F. S-T-R-E-T-C-H. G . Hey , Kris , over here . H . Who got that one? ' ' I. Jenny, did you see the guy that just walked in? J. The 1976-77 Varsity Girls Volleyball Team. QwittUit lS QtCUj AQbet The Boys Swim Team began their season very well by taking 3rd place in the Hudsonville Relays, which is good since they are in the toughest league in the state . Highlights of the season were Mike Erickson and Brian Varano going on to the state finals and all of the new school records that were set by Brian Varano, Dan Reese, Chuck Wood, Christ Bart- rand, Mike Erickson, and Randy Childs. Grand Rapids Central W Calvin Christian W Grand Rapids Catholic -■ Grand Rapids Christian L East Grand Rapids L Middleville W Northview L Rockford L Grandville L Jenison L Kemwood L Hudsonville L West Ottawa L 1 100 - 72 r 107 - 61 1 97 - 74 78 - 94 47- 124 [ 115- 56 81- 89 66- 106 54- 118 64- 107 64 - 108 77 - 95 47 - 124 ,w . OK Red Conference Tennis Meet, Rogers fin- ished in 5th place ahead of Rockford and North- view. Regional Tennis Meet, Rogers finished in 5th place out of 13 teams. Outstanding player, Jeff Townley, made it to the finals. West Ottawa L 5-2 Wyoming L East Grand Rapids L 7 Northview W 3-4 Rockford L 6-1 Grandville - ' L 7-0 Jenison L 5-2 Kentwood L 6-1 West Ottawa L 6-1 East Grand Rapids L i-O Northview L 5-2 Rockford L 6-1 Grandville L 7-0 Jenison L 5-2 Kentwood L 7-0 Rebuilds The Girls Golf Team went through a rebuilding process with only one returning starter from the previous year. Carol Farquhar again made the all conference team. What the team lacked in talent, they made up for enthusiasm. Wyoming L 2-3 Godwin W East Grand Rapids L 0-5 Northviow W 3-2 Rockford L 0-5 Grandvillt L ' .-4 ' ; Jenison L 0-5 Kentwood L 0-5 West Ottawa L 0-5 Uost-Valuabk The J.V. Baseball Team was led in hitting by Mike Dryer with a lusty .418 average and he was also voted most valuable player by his team- mates. Brian Christensen and Mark Kneibel were our leading pitchers and received able support from Doug Chappel, Ray Espinoza, and Mike Dryer, who served as spot starting pitchers. The team made steady improvement during the year and had a great attitude. Our over- all record was 5 wins and 11 losses and every game was close enough so that a key hit could have won it for us . Godwin W 10-0 Northview L 1-5 Wyoming L 2-3 Rockford L 5-7 Unity Christian W 10-1 Grandville L 2-4 Jenison L 5-7 Kentwood L ... 1-8 West Ottawa L 2-3 East Grand Rapids W 5-3 Northview L 2-3 Rockford L 1-3 Grandville W 7-4 Jenison L 2-7 Kentwood L 3-4 West Ottawa W 6-4 A. Swinging high, and swinging low! B. The 1976-77 Girls Golf Team. C. What a swing! D. Where ' d the ball go! E. The 1976-77 JV Baseball Team. F. Swing and a miss! G. Reed watches 9 carefully. H . Dryer takes a cut ! BtgBakCotnb After spring training in Flo- rida, the Varsity Team, led by pitchers Ted Beardsley and Craig Nollar, finished a .500 season. Among the big bats on the team were Dan Stephan, Jeff Klomparens, John Carrel, and John Figueroa . Central L 7-8 South Christian W 5-3 Wyoming L 7-8 Kellogsville L 5-8 Godwin W 18-5 Northview W 8-2 Wyoming W 12-2 Rockford 1 0-5 Unity Christian W 11-7 Grandville L 7-9 Jenison L 6-12 Kentwood L 1-3 WestOttawa L 2-8 East Grand Rapids W 14-10 East Grand Rapids W 5-4 Northview W 3-2 Rockford W 9-6 Grandville L 6-7 Jenison W 6-3 Kentwood L 5-6 WestOttawa W 7-6 Godwin L 1-3 I. A. Norgrove looks things over. B. Hey ! Look at that chick . C. Here ' s the wind up. D. J. D. waits for the ball. E. Willie takes a close one . F. Hawks come out a victor. G. Nollai delivers another pitch . H . What a snag . I. Nollar poses for the picture . J. Norgrove can ' t believe it. K. 1976-1977 Varsity Baseball Team. ttOvcb Girls Softball Team, with outstanding pitchers, Nellie Espinoza and Vienna VanK- ampen, had a fine season. The team, under the coaching of Mr. Hudson, played in the Moline tournament, a first for our girls. So that all girls could participate , A and B teams were created. Sluggers included Jackie Hubbel, Karen Friberg, and Holly Wilson. ■ ' |B Ke llogsy.il le L Calvin Christian L Catholic Central L Godwin L Easi Grand Rapids L Middleville W Northview W Rockford V Grandville L Jenison L Keniwood L ' est Ottawa W Wayland -- A. 1976-1977 Girls Softball Team. B . There , so take that . C . Get it to the glove , would ya . D. Holly tries to hide behind her glove . E. Joni winds up. F. While sliding into third, she what? G . Denise and Cathy discuss their tactics for their big game . H. The ' B ' team I. Players take in the game. Hack Havdk cm This year ' s Track Team ended in 5th place in the conference. Beating Northview, East Grand Rapids, and West Ottawa, they were 3-4 in dual meets. This year ' s seniors did an out- standing job. Mike Erickson was the team point leader and was all confer- ence in 3 events, the 330 low hurdles, 440 and 220 . Also the mile relay team consisting of Tim Bartrand, Brian Ruhl, Mark Poelman, and Sean Barth had the second best time in the state. For the first time Rogers had a girls track team consisting of Sandy Camp- bell, Kari Lind, Stacy Sjaarda, Dawn Wilhout, Connie Morris, Anne Nose- worthy, and Jenny Tyler. V- It %m c. A. 1976-1977 Boys Track Team. B . Mike hands the wand to Tim . C. Stacy hurls the discus. D. Pass it along. E . Look at those legs ! F . Mike runs with enthusiasm . G. Smile pretty. H. What ' s so funny? I. 1976-1977 Girls Track Team. J. Randy keeps his hands warm. K. The hand off. L. Dave takes the lead. OiOSS Couttfay Sean Barth Chris Bartrand Tim Bartrand Don Bigelow Joe Bueche Harvey Dumond Mike Erickson Dana Gosko Jon Hailey Don Homrich Kirk Malone Mark Poelman Larry Underwood Randy Underwood Greg Varano Coach - Mr. Roos Bo$ Gc$h Chris Baughman Mark Engelman Lloyd Fisher Greg Fountain Bob Jones Dave Lyon Fred Mulder Jeff Townley Ernie Volk Mike Volk Coach - Mr. Barber Michelle Baltakis Elizabeth Dejongh LouAnn Dreyer Beth Fahnenstiel Carol Farquhar Mary Giuliano Pam Harig Janet Hayes Michelle Kerkstra Ann Noseworthy Stacy Sjaarda Coach - M r. Bentley Jutu t VctASfy Kory Andrews Mike Bardwell Ted Beardsley Don Bennett Greg Blume Ray Buck Mike Case Doug Chappell Brian Christensen Greg Cowham Scott Decker Mike Dryer Doug Dunham Mark Dykhuis John Fernandez Oscar Fernandez Wayne Fuller Duke Hardy Jeff Harig Kevin Jacobs Ted Koch Bob Krause Randy Kuzawa Bob Newell Rob Pierce Vince Regan Kurt Spinks Jeff Tyler Bob Warner Frank Weatherbee Tom Weatherell Dan Zeits Coach - Mr. Miedzielec Mr. Wilkes V tStty Ross Baird Tom Britten John Brooks John Carrel Tim Canel Greg Chandler Dan Chapman Dean Coates Dan Erickson John Figueioa Mike Gillette Randy Gregory Scott Jirtle Bob Ketteman Jeff Klomparens Darrel Lowing Dan Lymburner Ken Medja Carl Paganelli Dick Parente Randy Pierce Dave Reminga Ken Shippy Dan Stephan John Stewart Dave VanderLaan Valdi Vavere Craig Williams Head Coach - Mr. Ripmaster Asst. Mr. Bentley Mr. Gibson Mr. Lenhen QVtk CvdMwMjg Kathy Barber Lynn Kelly Joyce Ledger Tamara Mulder Kim Raible Mary Rosenberger Vicki Sjaarda Kelly Sullivan Coach - Mr. Pulaski Po n-Pott Terri Biondo Chris Hnatowski Lisa Irwin Diane Johnson Lynn Kelly Margi Mallard Kim Pascoe Linda Perez Nancy Rose Michelle Shade Robin Sherman Jenny Tyler Nancy Underhill Pat Valk Coach - Mrs. Keur CkmhadUtg JuMi t V0tA6lty Shelly Biondo Shelly Haruahan Joni Henderson Jackie Hubbel Lisa Lubbinge Shelly Malone Cathy Peterson Linda Russo Coach - Mrs. Keur Chris Biondo Karen Friberg Mary Hubbel Sally Jamieson Kari Lind Julie McGrath Dena Sage Val Willison Coach - Mrs. Keur Gvih BasketboM Jutil i VctA ity Marcia Blouw Kim Belile Dinah Bigelow Lori Buidell Beth Fahnstiel Linda Helms Beth Jebb Connie Morris Joelyn Plank Pam Smalley Nancy Underhill Carol Holmes Coach - Mr. Burton Vatstty Kathy Dillree Nellie Espinoza Dawn Hess Vicki Huizinga Denise Klein Karen Kriekaard Kelly Meindertsma Jane Meyers LouAnn Talsma Deb Whinery Holly Wilson Coach - Mr. Burton Tom Britten Tim Carrel Brian Christensen Mark Derylo Dan Erickson John Figueroa Scott Friberg Wayne Fuller Steve Kasianowicz Ron Kopp Jeff Klomparens Randy Pierce Dave Ralph Doug Smith John Stewart Randy Underwood Dan Zeits Coach - Mr. Klein BotjS Gtftnu iStiCS Brian Berry Don Burgess Jeff Burgess Kirt Carpenter Scott Ezinga John Figueroa Dennis Heibel Ron Heuvelman Dave Lyon Dave McFarland Bruce McLellan Mike Popma Dave Ralph Paul Schmitt Steve Schwartz Mark VandeWetering Mike Wolf Coach - Mr. VandenBerg QiAh Gymnastics Kyle Buck Diane Burton Marcia Gaunt Joni Henderson Micky Kaiser Laura Klinkner Kari Lind Shelly Malone Connie Morris Cathy Peterson Ileana Porter Pam Smally Beth Syperda Bonnie Talsma Jenny Tyler Vickie VanDyke Linda Weber Coach - Mrs. Hosteter BchJsmjQ Kim Belile Nellie Espinoza Vonda Johnson Ann Meunier Kim Pickard Kindra Rzemek Vicki VanDyke Kim VanEssen Becky VanLinden Holly Wilson Coach - Mr. Barber Bash tbaM w Jutu t VOASity Kory Andrews Mike Bardwell Ted Beardsley Mike Dalton Ray Espinoza Skip Lockyear Darrel Lowing Rob Pierce Vince Regan Mark Scherphom Kevin Suttorp Rich Valk Doug Vander Meer Coach - Mr. Van Allsburg VOA ity John Carrel Doug Chappell Dan Dean Dave Dumond Mark Engelman Lloyd Fisher Bob Ketteman Carl Paganelli Mark Poelman Brian Ruhl Tim Sagers Kurt Spinks Valdi Vavere Rob Wellington Craig Williams Coach - Mr. Hudson Mgr. - Jim Tombs VotkybcM JutdM VOASttij Katfiy Adams Kristie Ballard Lori Burdell Dinah Bigelow Marcia Blouw Beth Fahnensteil Deb Green Jackie Hubbel Dawn Lantzer Connie Morris Linda O ' Strander Joelyn Plank Kelly Sherman Stacy Sjaarda Pam Smalley Coach - Miss Vaughn VOA ity Kathy Dillree Karen Friberg Lynn Kelly Teresa Kozal Kristie Krestakos Karen Lozon Jane Meyers Robin Sherman LouAnn Talsma Dorothy Thompson Jenny Tyler Vieanna VanKampen Nancy Wilier Coach - Mr. Groendyke BoyS QutUntnlitg Chris Banrand Mark Bosman Steve Britten Jeff Buurstra Randy Childs Tom Dillree Mark Dykhuis Mike Erickson John Fernandez Dennis Heibel Ted Koch Kevin Kribbet Jim Meyers Brent Nollar Dan Reese Steve Schwartz Dave Suttorp Brian Varano Greg Varano Chuck Wood Jim Zech Coach - Mr. M. Bentley Boys Tenuis Rick Alvesteffer Dale Bremer Timothy Hamel James Keiling Robert Koch Randy Kuzawa Daniel Meyers James Meyers Mark Rush Steven Schwartz Mike Smith Kevin Suttorp David Talsma Jeff Townley Brian Varano Mark VandeWetering Coach - Mr. Milanowski GvikGofy Kathy Barber Beth Constant Carol Farquhar Chris Hnatowsky Cheryl Myers Nancy Moon Bonnie Talsma Pat VanOveren Karen Westover Val Willison Coach - Mr. Klein BasebcM JuMi i VowSlfry Ted Beardsley Greg Blume Ray Buck Jeffery Byer Doug Chappell Randy Childs Brain Christensen Blake Donaldson Mike Dryer Doug Dunham Ray Espinoza Oscar Fernandez Jeffrey Harig Kev in Jacobs Jeffery Johnson Mark Kneibel Scott Niewiadomski Robert Pierce Todd Raible Robert Richardson Thomas Weatherell Coach - Mr. Reed VdASihf John Carrel Timothy Carrel Michael Fewless John Figueroa David Freund Randy Gregory Robert Ketteman Donald Kinney Jeffery Klomparens Daniel Lymburner Craig Nollar Carl Paganelli David Reminga Kenneth Shippy Daniel Stephan Craig Williams Coach - Mr. Norgrove Dinah Bigelow Shelley Biondo Marcia Blouw Lorie Burdell Diane Burton Cathy Cowles Nellie Espinoza Beth Fahnenstiel Debra Foster Karen Friberg Mary Giuliano Joni Henderson Jackie Hubbel Lynn Kelly Janice Kerkstra Teresa Kozal Karen Lozon Shelly Malone Ann Meunier Jane Meyers Linda O ' Strander Cathy Peterson Linda Russo Kindra Rzemek Kelly Sullivan Penny Tudor Nancy Underhill Vicki VanDyke Kim VanEssen Vieanna VanKampen Denise Wagner Holly Wilson Mgr. Pam Gioia Coach - Mr. Hudson Mr. Swiger Twck Sean Barth Chris Baruand Tim Baruand Don Bigelow Tom Can Dean Coates Dave Dumond Craig DeBruyn Dan Erickson Mike Erickson Greg Fountain Mike Gillette Jon Hatley Duke Hardy Don Homrich Robert Hoorn Scott Jirtle Theodore Koch Mike Laidlaw Ron Lockyear Darrel Lowing Dave Lyon Dave MacFarland Kirk Malone Scott Marckini Ken Medja Randy Pierce Mark Poelman Vince Regan Brian Ruhl Tom Shira Randy Underwood Larry Underwood David Vanderlaan Mark VanderGalien Greg Varano Rob Wellington Gerry Wojtaszek Joseph Bueche Jeffrey Tiller Coach - Mr. Gibson - ! . . ■ i I : Adtodtustiattou DR. ROBERT DAVIS, Superintendent JOHN TOWER, Assistant Superintendent - Business Affairs LLOYD HARTMAN, Deputy Superintendent DR. EUGENE BERENDS, Assistant Superintendent Instructions BOARD OF EDUCATION FRONT ROW: Philip Laven, Dr. Robert Streelman, President; Keith O ' Connor. BACK ROW: Fred Henderson, Marjory Richards, Jay Van Sweden, Donald Schuitema . JohnPylman, Ph.D. Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Five Children Principal Mike Bramble Birthplace: Lansing Married; Ten Children Assistant Principal Alfred Wier Birthplace: Comstock Park Married; Two Children Dean of Students Jean Adkinson Birthplace: Akron, Ohio Married; Two Children Secretary Phillip Barber Birthplace: Petosky Married; Three Children Industrial Art - ' r. m £ s David Bentley Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children Physical Education i Delphine Bergman Birthp lace: Kalamazoo Single Home Economics JoAnn Bolks Birthplace: Standisha Married; Two Children Art Department A Martha Bracken Birthplace: Oliver Springs, Tenn. Married; No Children Librarian ftj Harold Brown Birthplace: Chicago, 111. Married; Four Children Social Studies John Bunt Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Business Education s . r Gustav Buchholz Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Business Education 7 Scott Crooks Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; One Child Reading A Roslyn Cantor Birthplace: Binghamton, NY Married; Six Children Social Studies Richard Burton Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Science % 4 Linda Elliott Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Home Economics Clarence Ekema Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; No Children House Building iUm ' . w 7 k 4; Patricia Fisher Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Co-op Office Secretary 4 Dale Frost Birthplace: Fenwick Married; Two Children Industrial Education Joyce Figel Birthplace: Grand Rapids Single Physical Education 4 5t , Jim Gainey Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; One Child Police Liaison Officer Jim Garvelink Birthplace: Grand Rapids Single Business Education . ' %:■ James Groendyke Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Co-op Office IC- David Gibson Birthplace: Hillsboro, 111. Married; Two Children Health and Science Judith Hazelton Birthplace: DeMotte, Ind. Married; Two Children English Department  m BOLflSDf Harry Hudson Birthplace: Leighton Twp. Married; Four Children Social Studies Margaret Holmes Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minn. Single Spanish h Steve Klien Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Business Education Eleanor Keur Birthplace: Kenton, Ohio Married; Two Children English Department V pv- Rachel Jaquith Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children Media Center Aide Cheryl Kothe Birthplace: Detroit Married; No Children Co-op and Business Education Betty Kleersnyder Birthplace: Kaleva Two Children Secretary Roy Lakanen Birthplace: Humboldt Married; Five Children Co-op Office Jerry Light Birthplace: Sturgis Married; Two Children Math Department Jane Miller Birthplace: Guide Rock, Neb. Married; Four Children Counseling Office Secretary Anita Mieras Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; On e Child English Department ' •£ ■M t? M ' Linda Miller Birthplace: Woosocket, RI Married; Two Children Business Education Richard Miller Birthplace: Grand Rapids Single Senior Counselor , c p David Milanowski Birthplace: East Grand Rapids Married; Four Children Social Studies Richard Norgrove Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children Social Studies Alfred Pugno Birthplace: Detroit Married; Two Children Social Studies -1 Stephanie Mazola Birthplace: Troy Single Counselor w Douglas Reed Birthplace: Jackson Married; Three Children Business Education Steve Pell Birthplace: Grand Rapids Single Co-op Office Charlene Roberts Birthplace: Grosse Pointe Married; One Child Business Education Robert Roos Birthplace: Holland Married; Three Children Science Joyce Sebring Birthplace: Otsego Single Co-op Office Arie Scholten Birthplace: Netherlands Single; One Child Choir Alton Scott Birthplace: Cadillac Married; Two Children Co-op and Industrial Arts Steve Smith Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married: No Children Science Mary Stearns Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Ind. Married; One Child Special Education T ■ HVc v f r 1 H 1 A. x William Talsma Birthplace: Shelby ville Married; Four Children Math Department 5 _ BP tSI ' John Vandenberg Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children Physical Education Gary Swiger Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Four Children Industrial Arts Jon Vanden Broek Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; No Children Band Marijane Thiel Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children Reading Aide Gary VanSickle Birthplace: Hastings Married; Four Children Industrial Art William Waddell Birthplace: Chicago, 111. Married; Four Children Business Education Mary Zandstra Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Two Children Dean ' s Secretary -© Sharon Wozniak Birthplace: E. Chicago, Ind. Single English 1 Donald Zimmerman Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Five Children English Marlin Zeinstra Birthplace: Martin Married; Three Children Counselor Harold Yonkers Birthplace: Grand Rapids Married; Three Children English Ron Regil, Carl Belknap, Doug Volk, Custodians ITW T If 5 ■ Randi Jeffers , Custodian 1 I - ■ A •  ■ V •   James Knipple, James Masser, Custodians 1 V jd - M p S? - _ 4J r « -i ¥ . . A 4 fa £ jjn -- r N % ¥ -v t L Hoi 4 Class 4 ' 77 Saying good-bye to: Old friends , And old ways, Familiarness. Welcoming the new, and The unknown. Starting over again. Putting our years of school To use And Learning new things That ... We couldn ' t be taught In school . By coming to the end , We find: A new beginning Elizabeth De Jongh - . ■ Cheryl A . Abbgy Michael J. Adams Christopher E . Anderson Luscious Locks: Betsy Schek, Mark Engleman ? Richard D . Anderson Lisa G . Baldwin Tfc. ™ i -- Bl ' r bjul Basically Bashful: Robin Sherman, Ernie Volk Dawn L. Bigelow Donald J . Bigelow 1 % • Deborah S . Blok Douglas D . Blume Dan R. Bolthouse Nancy M. Bosovich Julie A. Britten Linda G . Bronson John D . Brooks ' Gary L. Brown Gordon M . Bryan Gary M. Buck Karen S . Bussis Teresa E . Byer Luanne Campbell Sue L. Carey Cheryl A . Carpenter Kin D . Carpenter John D . Carrel Apple Polishers: Dena Sage , Brian Verano if S ( mt • I - ■ f Dan W . Chapman Janice S . Charles Timothy L. Charon Bruce Christensen y i 1 X ' Ipl 1 - , L_ 4i ' ■ wtf£r- Forever Flirting: Laura Townley , Steve Simon Dean A . Coates John H. Davis Steven V . Davis Daniel N. Dean Penny L. Dean Sandra G . Dedert Ralph DelCastillo ' i - 1 i K 1 Rick A . Demmink Daniel R. De Young Karla D . DeYoung 1 Elizabeth M . Dickens Kimberly D. Didion Adept Artists: Kim Wiley, Jerry Johnson Clinton H . Dougherty Harvey Dumond Arthur D . Dykehouse Timothy L. Dyskstra David J . Eighmey Debra L. Emaus Scott A . Ezinga Mark R. Engleman Ryan A . Fahling Amelia K. Enos Mary J . Fahnenstiel Michael G . Erickson Michael A . Fewless Terribly Trustful: Joyce VanEk, Brian Jansma Shan L. Golisch John R. Gregory Chris A . Golembiewski Charles W. Gress Mark L. Groendal Ray A . Groendyk Tammie L. Gulembo : I Sally A. Haan Donald S . Hamann Michael J . Hancock J Gregory W . Harvey £=f . « ?4 Dawn M Hess Sue L. Hess Most Musical: Jody Nelson , Mark Shihady Rogers Rowdies: Val Willison, Dean Coates .Gail M. Hoorn Debbie K . Houstin ' V Bonny F. Huffman ChariseJ. Huizenga Samuel R. Johnson Karen E. June Robin R. Keith Denise M . Klein Paula A . Kapla Bonnie L. Kerkstra Wm %3i Laura M . Klinkner i Teachers ' Headaches: Jan Martin, Sam Johnson w$ Renee L. Kerkstra James R. Kieling Robert R. Koch Laine K. Koegler I I Donn C . Koepnick Jonelle K. Lenger Tammy L. Kooistra Kari S. Lind Karen K. Kriekaaid Joan S . Lindenthal Ann M . Lebednick John P. Linscott Class Clowns: Denise Klein, Brian Berry Scott F . Lohman William P . Long ■L oEfl — £. ■ — ■ Gregory S . Louck Most Likely to Succeed: Renee VanArtsen, Don Stickels Karen J . Lozan 53 Vicky N . Lubberts David S . Lyon Janet R. Martin Maureen C . McCormick w BE ■ ■ ' iW K gk C ' : Michelle M. Mead Kenneth E. Medja William K. Meines Jan E . Merriott Barbara K. Metzger Donald R. Miller • ' Pamela K. Miller Kathryn L. Mitchell r - Janet M . Moore Tamara S . Mulder Cheryl A . Myers Jodi L. Nelson 4 Craig D. Nollar Wild Wheels: Dawn Hess, Gordy Bryan Holly L. Noppert Robin L. O ' Strander Richard A. Parente Andrew J . Parsons 5 I - Vh Robert D . Plank Bj - vl ' 3p£ «w •. ' ' ' Brian D . Postma ■% l t,j L Ileanna K. Porter Pleasing Personalities: Julie Britten , Craig Nollar «rr y Kenneth R. Pratt Barbara H . Raitz Margaret L. Reben n Cutest Couple; Ileanna Poner, Valdi Vavere Gail L. Robbins -y v Donald E . Ross T) , VT $ teSl £ «£ Av Brian P. Ruhl Kimbeily S . RysKamp Dena A . Sage Mary E . Schek Douglas A . Scoby Deborah L. Shepard Robin K. Sherman Mark M. Shihady m Kristine Slater Dean E. Spaans Randy L. Slaktowski Michael A . Snoeyink M l -y Steven C . Simon l£ •--nnT ' y S g jag 7 :? r - - -- . ' -i T ' ' ■ ii ' ' J Sue M . Smith Karen S . Spyke Sharon L. Shipaila Gary F . Spicuzza Rebecca L. Staeven Steve M . Staff en Luanne P . Start Daniel W . Stephan f v William A . Switzer Julie M. Talsma -■ Robert J . Timmer V Dean W . Sullivan Xa M A David A. Suttorp ■ i 9 Luann Talsma Debra L. Terpstra Joyce L. Tomasik 4m ' B ' ' Wj ■V - ' i Jt$ ' -■ 1 4 P H %i Exquisite Eyes: Pat VanOveien, Sean Barth I Kimbeily N . Tomkins Rebecca A. Trombley Jennifer L. Tyler Terri M. Underhill Larry W . Underwood Douglas J. Valk Renee D . Van Aartsen Cathy A . VanBuren Mark A . VandeWetering Vicki M. VanDyk % gJ Bjffif p 1 W i ■ k v A A Joyce L. Van Ek Donna M. VanLinden Pat A . VanOveren Brian K. Varano I R Agile Athletes: Keri Lind, Jeff Klomparens 1 Valdemars P. Vavere 1 £ Michael C. Veen Ernest T . Volk Vonda R. Wagner Susan M . Ward KenithJ. Wehler Talented Talkers: Denise Glow , Harvey Dumond flEkf Si i 1 M M Robert L. Wellington Deborah A. Whinery - Deborah K . Wicker Deborah S . Widmayer Klmberly D . Wiley Laura D . Williams Valerie M . Willison Holly J . Wilson ■a 1% ■ Dazzling Dressers: Deb Whinery, Brian Ruhl Gerald M. Wojtasizek Charles E. Wood Steven P . Wood LouAnn E . Wybenga Tina J . Wynsma Darwin J . Yarington Pat E. Yon Joyce E . Zahm i w - St ' -j • P ' US i L ' • ' Class ofr ' 78 Sticking with friends , We wouldn ' t be Who we are Without Each other . Stuck in the middle , Together , Not just arrived , And Not ready to leave; Yet. A Junior Waiting to be A - Senior. Elizabeth DeJongh f m Kris Ackerman Robin Armstrong Juanita Alvarado Ross Baird Rick Alvesteffer R en ee Baldwin S™° ° t . Kathy Barber Chris Baruand Karen Anderson ) Beth Berkley Kim Berry Christi Biondo Terri Biondo Ken Bishop Kelly Blough Kevin Boehm Tom Britten Randy Brown Ed Bueche Hal Burger Dave Cherneski Diane Burton Cathy Childs Joan Campbell Alan Scott Cavagnaro Christiansen Sandy Chapin Sue Cimochowicz Randy Cole . Cathy Collins Claude Cronin Tom Dillree Carol Dykema Sharon Evoy Lloyd Fisher mta Elaine Cyranoski Mary Jo Shelia Emaus Carol Farquhar Sharon Fitzwater Conigliaro Elizabeth Dougherty Connie Enos Brizeida Rick Frontjes Beth Constant Dejongh Ed Douse Dan Erickson Fernandez Dave Freund Cathy Cowles Tami Demerest Lou Anne Dreyer Nellie Espinoza Luann Fick Mike Gillette Michelle Laurie DeYoung Dave Dumond John Figueroa Croce DanaGosko Mary Gwilt Dennis Heibel Mary Hubbel Kay Jacobs Diane Johnson TimHamel Janet Hendricks Gail Hug Sally Jamieson Bob Jones Vicki Huizinga Tom Jebb Mickey Kaiser Hoffman Lisa Irwin Scott Jirtle Curt Keiser DonHomrich j Kim Jacamel Brian Johnson Lynn Kelly Brian Hoogeveen Debbie Graves Lori Graves Pam Harig Debbie Janet Hayes Grimm Bob Grutter Peggy Hanrahan Jennifer -J9 m Tom Kelly Kim Kok Anne Kuzma Pat Lunsted Brian Martin Sandy Milahn Bob Ketteman Yvonne Kolasse Joyce Ledger Greg Luxford Dave McFarland Lela Metzner Don Kinney Mark Konyndyk Kathy Lewis Dan Lymburner Julie McGrath Ernie Meyer Sue Klinge Teresa Kozal Terry Linsley Kirk Malone Kelly Dan Meyers Sheryl Klok Kris Krestakos Denise Lovelace Lynnette Meindertsma Jane Me yers Manning Dan Mekkes Jim Meyers Mark Newland Sylvia Noy Kim Pascoe Patty Phillips Marcia Postma Gloria Mick Darcy Blake Nye Laura Pearce Randy Pierce Dawn Proper Randy Miller Niewiadomski Beth O ' Strander Lynwood Pearson Jerry Poelman Dan Reese _ Dennis Moore Ron Niswonger Brenda Oostveen Russ Pearson Mark Poelman Dave Reminga Rick Nelson Brent Nollar Carl Paganelli Tim Peterson Mike Popma Nancy Rose M ! Cindy Noppert Mary Tim Sagers Rosenberger Cris Saunders Art Ross Randy Schipper Pam Russo Kindra Rzemek Steve Sabo Ron Schipper Paul Schmitt Steve Schwartz Joan Scoby Tammy Seekman Michele Shade Kim Sharp Ken Shippy Vickie Sjaarda John Stewart Scott Shippy Jackie Slagboom Nadine Strach Brian Shrontz Starlene Smith Heide Strobel Jane Shultz Stephanie Sparks Jim Sutter Mike Simon Dawn Sommer Terry TerBeek Susie Terrill Dorothy Thompson Kim Tolar Jim Tombs Jeff Townley Donna Turner Randy Underwood Chuck Uskiewicz Pat Valk Rich VanBuren Mark VanderGal- ien Dave VanderLaan Dick VanderLaan Ray VanderVelde Mike Volk Kim VanEssen Rick VanHouten Vieanna VanKampen Greg Varano Chris Vavere Sherry Verberg Robin Weller Nancy Wilier Ellen Wellington Craig Williams Jenny West Debbie Westbrook Karen Wierenga Jan Wolf Andrea Yount Nancy Zuverink f 103 Growing and wondering, What will I become? What will I do? Three more years, That ' s a long time, But - It isn ' t. To pick, To choose , Stumble And falter. To get up again. Keep trying And Asking: What? Why? Wondering, Then asking And growing. Elizabeth De Jongh £ f J K i s ,6i 09 T {3 7V1 j 4 x ft tST I Kathy Adams Collin Ballard Juli Barron Ed Alvarado Kristie Ballard Tim Bartrand Steve Ammon Mike Bardwell Pam Bauw Kory Andrews Cindy Barnes James Beadle Shelly Baker Vicki Barnes Ted Beardsley Shannon Beckon Shelly Biondo Mark Bosman Kim Belile Je,ff Birtles Cindy Bottomley Robin Belknap Mary Blok Steve Britten Don Bennett Marcia Blouw Valerie Brix Diana Bigelow Greg Blume Kyle Buck Buck Jeff Byer Doug Chappell Vanessa Darling Bill DeGennaro Mark Derylo Joe Bueche Greg Campbell Randy Childs Dennis Buist Sandy Campbell Brian ■ . Jeff Buurstra Mike Case - Christensen Lorie Burdell Sylvia Castillo Greg Cowham Mike Dalton Jacqueline Debbie DeKlyn John Desjardin DeBour Connie Mario Diaz Ruth Debri Demerest Richard Dow Craig DeBruyn Betty Dentel Mike Dryer Scott Dedker ; Cheryl Derogee Kim Gilbert Fisher )warshuis Doug Fohlbrook Espinoza Debbie Foster Beth Jeff Fredricks Fahnenstiel Scott Friberg Nancy Farmer John Fernandez Jody Frizzell Tony Fulkerson Wayne Fuller Sue Gentz Pam Gioia Mary Giuliano Marcia Glow Cindy Goldhammer Kevin Gosko Debbie Green Denise Giimm Lisa Groendal Shelly Grooters Mike Guastella Tom Guin Tim Haight Shelly Hanrahan Duke Hardy Jeff Haris Richard Hart Betsy Helmus Cindy Hesselink Carol Holmes Kevin Jacobs Terri Johns Sherry Joni Henderson Ron Heuvelman Chris Hnatowsky Calvin James Cindy Johnson Harvey Linda Herbst Ann Higgins Jackie Hubbel Terry Jannereth Vonda Johnson Jon Hatley Louis Herdon Bob Hoorn Curt Huizinga Ginny Jansma Steve Barb Heinrich Michael Hess Pam Hoorn Debbie Hunt Beth Jebb Kasianowicz Linda Helms cr; Janice Kerkstra Michelle Bob Krause Alex Lind Keikstra Kevin Kribbet Darrel Lowing Lani Kimmel Randy Kuzawa Lisa Lubbinge Ted Koch Dawn Lantzer Armando Ron Kopp Mario Leon Machado Mark Kneible Shelly Malone Scott Marckini Margie Millard Jim Nassif Brenda McFarlin Nancy Moon Bob Newell Scott McGowan Connie Morris Cecil Niswonger Marti McLelland Leslie Morrissey Peggy Nixon Ann Meunier Jackie Mulder Scott Noppert Anne Noseworthy Linda O ' Strander Nancy Otten Arnold Parrish Tracy Payne Linda Perez Kathy Peters Brian Peterson Cathy Peterson Bonnie Phillips Denise Phillips Kim Pickard Rob Pierce Laureen Peterson Joelyn Plank Shelley Proper Howard Quist Betsy Race Kim Raible Todd Raible Vince Regan Kathy Rosengren David Retter Ken Rosengren Jim Rickner Mark Rush Pam Roberts Linda Russo Nancy Rogers Ted Sabo Randy Sandusky Rick Sandusky j Michele Schab Mark Scheiphom Terri Schoen Robin Schut Jon Selfors Denny Sharp Sally Shelei Kelly Sherman Tom Shira Chris Sierz Shannon Silveus Stacey Sjaarda Pam Smalley Doug Smith Kevin Smith Mike Smith David Snoeyink Darleen Southwick Ken Spidell Kurt Spinks Nancy Stap Maxine Stokes Kelly Sullivan Karen Sutter Kevin Suttorp Beth Syperda Bonnie Talsm David Talsma Paul Thomas Jeff Tiller Dan Timmer Julie Tolodziecki Penny Tudor Jeff Tyler Brian Uitvlugt Nancy Underhill Bob Underwood Rich Valk Scott VanAartsen Dwain Vanderloon Doug VanderMeer Cheryl VanDyke Becky VanLinden Nancy VanNoord Colleen Varano Denise Wagner Bob Warner Frank Weatherbee Tom Weatherell Linda Weber Jerry Wolf Karen Westover Mike Wood Tammy Wiley Pam Zaski Charles Wilson Jim Zech Donna Wilson Dan Zeits ii g« m 1 • ■ 1 ■WlJI w I ffi Cm -up Sek ouCJkmLook Close-up, a group of students interested in getting to know more about their government, visited local and state conventions of the year, for a first hand view of politics in action. In April seven students, accompanied by Mr. Milanowski , spent a week in Washington D.C. in a close-up of our national gov- ernment. Semite f$ tkbfCey The Key and Keyette club held their monthly meetings plus attended Kiwanis luncheons. Their activities included tutoring at Buchanon Elementary School, going to banquets and workshops, but the highlight of the whole year was attending the State conven- tion in Port Huron. A. Mr. Milanowski explains how to fill out registration forms. B. Julie and Cathy with their New York friends . C. The Capitol D. The 1976-77 Close-up group E. Doug meets Congressman Sawyer. F. Cathy learns politics from Hal Sawyer. G. Blake suffers the agony of defeat. H . Joyce thinks out future plans for the club. I. The 1976-77 Key and Keyette Club. J. Although not everyone won, a good time was had by all. K . Pam displays her style and grace . L. Ernie explains the upcoming project. During the first part of the year, the Art Club made some large paint- ings for the Media Center. They had a Christmas bazaar and worked on it for three to four weeks. Also, they sponsored a dance and had an art sale. Those who worked on the pro- jects during the year received a pin or ring at the end of the year . o b I . . ' ■ SpcuushClub GMnafa Resfo Besides speaking in Spanish and learn- ing about a new culture; Spanish Club dined at the El Adobe Restaurant and sold jewelry. Also Miss Holmes and her amigos had a fiesta this year. A . Experts at work . Move over, Leonardo De Vinci. C. Jonelle takes a break. D. The 1976-77 Art Club. E. Smile! You ' re on Candid Camera. F. The 1976-77 Spanish Club. G. Si Senorita. H. The club makes plans for a dinner at the Adobe . I. I feel so stupid just standing here. J. Como estas Susana? A .A .5. f-fcmms Honor Society members rep- resent those juniors and seniors outstanding in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Selected by teachers and administration, these stu- dents were inducted in a cere- mony before parents and friends. Exciting events the group participated in included a pizza party and a picnic. f Ctucl vb Congress Student Congress was active this year, rewriting the consti- tution, reading the daily announcements, participating in a student exchange day, and making many plans for the future which included some landscaping ideas, a new m ethod of election to Student Congress and plans to take over student parking. With all of these plans, they hope to make Student Congress more of a service for students. A. Leadership . . . Character . . . Scholarship . . . Service . . . B. President Brian Varano. C. Spring Induction. D. Craig saying his last words. E. A well rehearsed skit! F . Sign on the dotted line . G. Vice-President Jenny Tyler addresses the parents. H. The 1976-77 Student Congress. I . This is a meeting not a party ! J. Bob concentrates on the matter at hand. K. Sally searches for answers. L. Our fearless leader! M. This is a Student Congress meeting? N. Don reads announcements. Owu Ckoiv ill Building voices and develop- ing personal and musical atti- tudes were the main objectives of the 1976-77 Concert Choir. Many of the choir members sang solos in their mini concerts and participated in concerts held at Godwin and Kentwood High Schools. IBSlM ii This year, the ensemble was a new body of musicians. The members came from both of the main choirs. Although they organized late in the year, the Ensemble sang at the Boat Show, the Christmas concert, and the elementary and junior high tours . L cm tS CkoVv A mds Festivals The Honors Choirs kept very busy participating in festivals at Kentwood, Godwin, and West- ern Michigan. In addition Greg Chandler, Lynn Kelly, Jody Nelson, and Dawn Slabbekorn went to the District Solo and Ensemble Festival, and Lynn Kelly, Jody Nelson went on to the State Festival . A. Heidi sings an aria. B. O-Bla-Di! C . Another Elton John D. 76-77 Concert Choir E. A solemn performance F. Jody pleases the crowd. G. 76-77 Ensemble H. 76-77 Honors Choir I. Smile, Scott! J. Hi, Guy. K . She was only wearing WHAT? ! L. Sally looks upward for guidance. M. The boys add a touch of class . N. What if a fly flies in Darcy ' s mouth! Bawl Plays on Our band not only made music this year; they made money! Their projects included one pizza sale, two bazaars, three paper drives. In the musi- cal note , they performed for the Miss Wyoming pageant, Jazz Festival, Band Festival, and played for all home football and basketball games. Fun times came for the group with the annual trips to Cedar Point and band camp. A. The 1976-77 Pep Band. B. Keep on tooting. C. The marchers march. D . The drummers drum . E. Dave, Frank and Tommy all play together . F. Forward march. G. The beat goes on. H. The band plays on. I. The Rogers High 1976-77 Band. J . Hup two , three , four . . . K. Ta-da! L. Mr. Vanden Broek. 129 Psych Club ikUtisTtungs Out The Psychology Club met once a month in the comfort of Mrs. Cantor ' s home under the supervision of Mrs. Cantor, with help from Joyce Tomasik, President; and Sigmund Freud, counselor. Psychology Club had a successful year as they partic- ipated in role playing and an interview on Cable TV. k 0% E. Fowtstcs QprnkOub Senior Betsy Schek brought home honors to Rogers as she won District Forensics competi- tion in Extemporaneous Speak- ing and qualified as a state finalist at Ann Arbor. Other winners during the season were Penny Dean, Penny Tudor, Chirs Golembiewski, Jim Bur- ton, Bob Jones; Dan Joyce and Mary Hubble in multiply read- ing; and Dave Freund in story telling . A. Touch me softly. 1976-77 Psychology Club. What a joke . Well , I think . . . The name of the game is Think. 1976-77 Forensics Club. Betsy at her best. Optimistic Bob. Dave Freund strikes a pose . All together class. ■ BuM Mouses 30 boys from Rogers and Wyo- ming Park, under the direction of Mr. Ekema, received first hand experience as they built two houses and decorated their interiors and exteriors. These houses, located on 34th Street, are sold to the public . During their Junior or Senior year, students have the opportu- nity to attend Kent Skill Cen- ter. Among the courses offered are: cosmetology, accounting, auto mechanics, and data proc- essing. Approximately 70 stu- dents were involved in this pro- gram. Mr. Ekema takes a coffee break. The metals class watches the iler. The 1976-77 house. Bill rolls on. Builder Bruce Hinkley. Chris smiles proudly. East Beltline Skill Center. Joan waits for her big chance. What a mechanic. Oh! Come on now. A worker caught in action! Although some people didn ' t like all the snow we had this winter , there was one group who was really pleased, the Ski Club. With their advisor, Mr. Pell, they went to the slopes of Cannonsburg and had a super time every Thursday . Vcvtstty Cluh The Varsity Club met the first Monday of the month. Besides keeping the popcorn going on Fridays 7th hour and after school, they had initiations, pizza parties, attended the Golden Gloves, and a Piston basketball game. They ran the Canteen at all home games and other events that took place at school. This year the President was Dean Coates; Vice Presi- dent, Don Bigelow; Secretary, Dale Bremer; Treasurer, Rob Wellington; and Sergeant-at- Arms; Jeff Klomparens. A. A tired and cold skier heads for the warm lodge. B. Dean displays superb style skiing down the slope. C. The 1976-77 Ski Club. D. Hang on, Nancy! E. Kim enjoys the beautiful view from the chair. F. Mr. Pell and his fellow skiers are off to Cannonsburg. G. The 1976-77 Varsity Club. H. I wonder if the tooth fairy will visit me tonight? I. The Lunchroom Follies. J. Bob Underwood intently watching. K. Mr. Hudson, did you see what he did 9 UsbWttkoub Yowt Lw Held on Saturday, February 19, 1977, the annual Sweetheart Swirl was a great success. During the dance , which was put on by the Pom Pon Girls, many couples danced the night away. ' , £vwg mv ' ' A warm May evening . . . Cascading hills in the back- ground . . . Lake Michigan at midnight . . . Holland at dawn . . . Sand in the shoes . . . Yellow dresses and white tuxes . . . Holding fast to the mem- ory . . . Evergreen. CtmUp Deb Acey Cathy Childs Gail Hoom Julie McGraih Deb Shepard LouAnn Talsma Doug Valk Advisor - Mr. Milanowski iCtya KtyefoCllub Karen Anderson Ross Baird Cindy Bottomely Tom Britten Jim Burton Cathy Childs John Figueroa Bob Grutter Pam Harig Janet Hayes Beth Jebb Linda Helms Bonnie Jo Kerkstra Teresa Kozal Randy Kuzawa Bruce MacFadden Scott Markini Ernie Meyer Pam Miller Janet Moore Jody Nelson Brent Nollar Ann Noseworthy Blake Nye Linda Russo Randy Schipper Chris Sierz Stacy Sjaarda John Stewart Laura TenBrock Joyce Tomasik Pat Valk Mark VanderGalien Craig Williams Advisor - Mr. Reed 138 Jim Burton Mark Clay Sally Haan Charise Huizenga Jonelle Lenger Holly Noppert Anne Noseworthy Barb Raitz Stacey Sjaarda Renee VanAartsen Advisor - Mrs. Bolks £pa k($ub frJatiottfd l-fottfHS Codety Kim Belile Cindy Bottomley Vanessa Darling Elizabeth Dejongh Connie Demerest Connie Enos Nellie Espinoza Sue Gentz Cindy Griffin Barb Heinrich Betsy Helmus Jennifer Hoffman Janice Kerkstra Kris Krestakos Ann Mahoney Leslie Morrissey Beth O ' Strander Linda O ' Strander Steph Sparks Debby Sturdavant Renee VanAartsen Carla VanKampen Vieanna VanKampen Advisor - Miss Holmes Dawn Bigelow Dale Bremer Amy Enos Mike Erickson Mary Fahnenstiel Karen Friberg Sally Haan Charise Huizenga Laine Koegler Karon Kriekaard Kari Lind Greg Louck Tammy Mulder Jodi Nelson Craig Nollar Holly Noppert Ileanna Porter Brain Postma Kim Ryskamp Dena Sage Betsy Schek Deb Shepard Dawn Slabbekorn Don Stickles Luanne Talsma Jenny Tyler Brian Varano Ernie Volk Rob Wellington Val Willison Holly Wilson Advisor - Mrs. Cantor fndudses ofr ' 77 Rick Alvesteffer Karen Anderson Christopher Bartrand Kelly Blough Tom Britten Karen Bussis LuAnn Campbell Tom Carr Cathy Childs Bruce Christiansen Cathy Cowles Michelle Croce Penny Dean Elizabeth Dejongh Harvey Dumond Tim Dykstra Dan Erickson Nellie Espinoza Sharon Evoy Carol Farquhar Richard Frontjes Robert Gruiter Tim Hamel Jenny Hoffman Gail Hoorn Sally Jamieson Robert Jones Karen June Lynn Kelly Sheryl Klok Teresa Kozal Kristie Krestakos Jonelle Lenger Dan Lymburner Brian Martin Maureen McCormack Jane Meyers Gloria Mick Kathy Mitchell Beth O ' Strander Mark Poelman Ken Pratt Marge Reben Paul Ridl Tim Sagers Randy Scheppers Robin Sherman Stephanie Sparks John Stewart Julie Talsma Terri Underhill Larry Underwood Greg Varano Christine Vavere Debbie Westbrook Karen Wierenga Dena Sage Randy Schipper Paul Schmitt Don Stickles Laura Townley Brain Uilvlugt Terri Underhill Larry Underwood Bob Underwood Kathy VanBuren Pat VanOveren Ernie Volk Craig Williams Kim Wiley Val Willison Advisor - Mr. Wier Qbudwb Coughs Sean Barth Don Bigelow Diane Burton Dan Chapman Terry Chapman Pen ny Dean Betty Dental Rick Demick Harvey Dumond Mike Erickson Denise Glow Pam Hoorn Mary Hubbell Sally Jamieson Lynn Kelly Dawn Lantzer Kari Lind Alex Lind Maureen McCormick Julie McGarth Lela Metzner Pam Miller Holly Noppert Ileanna Porter OmWit Jeff Abgy Juanita Alvarada Brent Bufka Greg Campbell Bill Degennaro Gil Fisher Chuck Fredrick Kevin Green Mike Guistella Cliff Harper Cheryl Myers Silvia Noy Randy Pierce Kim Raible Nancy Rogers Tom Shira Jackie Smith Heidi Strobel Bob Underwood Advisor - Mr. Scholten f-fcmMS Kevin Boehm Tom Britten Val Brix Lu Campbell Greg Chandler Terry Chapman Cathy Childs John Figueroa Peggy Hanrahan George Helms Linda Herbst Sally Jamieson Lynn Kelly Skip Lockyear Scott Lohman Julie McGrath Kelly Meindertsma Jan Merriott Randy Miller Jodi Nelson Darci Niewiadomski Chris Saunders Ken Shippy Dawn Slabbekoorn Brian Uilvlugt Doug Valk Kevin Boehm Tom Britten Val Brix Lu Campbell Bill Degennaro Chuck Fredrick Cliff Harper George Helms Scott Lohman Jan Merriott Cheryl Myers Jodi Nelson Nancy Rogers Dawn Slabbekoorn Brian Uitulugt Bob Underwood Jose Vera Vonda Wagner Advisor - Mr. Scholten Pat Valk Rich VanBuren Jose Vera Vonda Wagner Jenny West Advisor - Mr. Scholten Band Collin Ballard Juli Barron Chris Bartrand Tim Banrand Scott Billin Debbie Blok Steve Britten Jim Brown Joe Bueche Ed Bueche Karen Bussis Dan Chapman Brian Christensen Bruce Christensen Elizabeth Dejongh Bill DeGennaro John Desjardin Mike Erickson Ray Espinoza Jody Frizzell Tony Fulkerson Tim Hamel Joni Henderson Gail Hoorn Rob Hoorn Vicki Huizinga Scott Jirtle Bob Koch Randy Kuzawa Joan Lindenthal Dave McFarland Dan Mekkes Sandy Melahn Lela Metzner Dan Meyers Jane Meyers Marj Millard Nancy Moon Dennis Moore Bob Newell Roberta Pavlak Tracy Payne Kathy Peters Laureen Peterson Joelyn Plank Rob Plank Marcia Postma Larry Potter Philip Preston Howard Quist Barb Raitz Bob Richardson Linda Russo Kim Ryskamp Terri Schoen Allen Shaver Stephanie Sparks David Talsma Julie Talsma Susie Terrill Jeff Townley Becky Trombley Rich Valk Randy Underwood Frank Weatherbee Frank Williamson Mike Wood Advisor - Mr. VandenBroek Psychology Joy Barron Kevin Boehm Dave Eighmey Cheryl Johnson Janice Kerkstra Bonnie Jo Kerkstra Kim Kok Dorothy Thompson Joyce Tomasik Penny Tudor Cathy VanBuren Carla Van Kampen Vieanna Van Kampan Jean Verswys Advisor - Mrs. Cantor FcmtSics Ross Baird James Burton Penny Dean Dave Freund Chxis Golemiewski Mary Hubbel Bob Jones Dan Joyce Loni Kimmel Betsy Schek Beth Syperda Penny Tudor Bob Underwood Advisor - Miss Wozniak CfaCU Ken Bishop Robert Bremer Joan Campbell Cathy Collins Vanessa Darling Steve DeHoog Betty Dental Blake Donaldson Lisa Groendal Ray Groendyk Kim Jacamel Jim McElroy Jackie Mulder Blake Nye Laura Pittman Barb Raitz Sheila Reddy Kelly Sherman Vicki Sjaarda Paul Smalley Dawn Sommer Dan Stephan Kelly Sullivan Karen Sutter Jeff Townley Gary VanDommelen Tom Weatherell Deb Whinery Dawn Wilholt Nancy Wilier Advisor - Mr. Pell VatsityOU) Rick Alvesteffer Sean Barth Chris Bartrand Tim Bartrand Don Bigelow Dale Bremer Tom Britten Steve Brooks John Carrel Tim Chandler Greg Chandler Dean Coates Dan Dean Doug Dunham Mike Fewless John Figueroa Lloyd Fisher Greg Fountain Randy Gregory Jon Hatley Bruce Hinkley Don Homrich Scott Jirtles Bob Ketteman Jeff Klomparens Skip Koepnick Ken Medja Jim Meyers Carl Paganelli Randy Pierce Mark Poelman Dave Ralph Dan Reese Brian Ruhl Steve Scharwtz Ken Shippy Dave Suttorp Jeff Townley Larry Underwood Randy Underwood Bob Underwood Dave Vanderlaan Rob Wellington Craig Williams Gerry Wojtaszek Advisor: Mr. Hudson UawkTcdk As a subsidiary of Lair this year, a few students worked to inform the student body through a monthly newspaper. Because of its success this organization will be expanded into a class next year. Editors were Randy Brown and Lisa Irwin with Kim Van Essen, Nancy Rose, and Debbie Westbrook as typists. WRUC George Helms, believing that lunch should be a rhythmic experience, created WRHS which provided music to munch by. This radio station, located in the back of the choir room, entertained the students with Boston and Nazareth. i- ... % s L5 ' I c m £jjc£ 4, O ' CONNOR-RICE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS 2052 S . Division Ave . Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone - 452-6251 - Senior Portraits - - Weddings - Family Groups - Newspaper, Glossies - Passports - Children - Outdoor Photographs taken indoors The finest in photographic craftmanship at the most J reasonable rates . ' ' Your Official Senior Class Photographer WYOMING STUYVESANT FLORAL Complete Floral Service Weddings - Funerals 2315 Lee S.W. 532-2315 (616) 534-6539 MARINER ' S SHELL Complete Auto Maintenance Presented by: 44th and Clyc Wyoming, e Park Mich. HAAN ' S FOODS 919 36th St. SW Quality Meats and Friendly Service Shop at Haan ' s and Save DeGRAAF- BLANCHARD FUNERAL HOME 4031 Clyde Park S.W. 534-5471 Visit IHOP f Lunch or Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 7 am ' THI , htttrnationai HOUSE if PANCAKES Fri.-Sat. Open 7 am-2 am OLSEN BROTHERS SPORTS CENTER Fishing and Hunting Equipment Athletic Goods Camping and Archery Equipment 705 28th St. 532-3631 Congratulations Class of ' 77 TOMMY BRANN ' S STEAK HOUSE 4157 Division S Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 Always a Pleasure to See the Hawks 616 534-5421 HOLIDAY BOWLING LANES Open Bowling 3-6 pm Just West of 131 Expressway 609 28th St. 532-5077 EARL ROBSON DEPARTMENT STORE S. Divison at 44th St. 534-7697 Thinking of Printing? Think FRANKLIN FRANKLIN PRESS — 538-5320 Jtiaige ' t Donut Den 1751 - 28th Street S.W. Phone: 532-7413 We Never Close!! CHAPIN ' S AUTO PARTS AND SERVICE 1550 36th St. 531-3210 FOX ' S Congratulations Graduates! JEWELERS SINCE 1917 DIRECT DIAMOND IMPORTERS Jewelers Since 1917 Direct Diamond Importers 83 Monroe N.W. GL9-3371 Eastbrook Shopping Center 949-1400 North Kent Mall 363-9877 Rogers Plaza 534-9658 OPPENHUIZEN Produce and Garden Center Corsages 4013 S. Division Cut Flowers Quality Produce Always 538-4310 ALGER CYCLERY 120 28th St. 243-9753 BURLINGAME LUMBER 2522 Burlingame S.W. 538-0700 and 740 28th St. S.W. 452-1523 8 am-9 pm daily Saturday Till 6 Home Improvement Center 1st NATIONAL BANK 1212 28th St. S.W. 841 36th St. S.W. 2757 44th St. S.W. 485 44th St. S.W. MEIJER, INC. 2815 Woodward S.W. 453-6711 FOOD CITY Pay More? What for? 830 28th St . S.W. 532-3836 ROGERS DISTRIBUTING 921 28th St. 3100 28th St. Phone - Compliments of NISHAN-SPALDING CHEVROLET Your Wyoming Chevy Dealer 1515 28th St. S.W. JACLYN PARTY CAKES Specialty Cakes for Anything • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • You Tell Us Walk In — Take One Home 4308 S. Division 538-0780 538-6680 SCHMUKERSFOOD CENTER 4227 Clyde Park Wyoming, Michigan Complete Line - Groceries - Meat - Produce - Packaged Liquor - Beer and Wine Open 7 Days a Week GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL 2700 28th S.W. 538-9000 FRED ' S TRADING POST Known for Fine Quality and Service 1550 28th St. S.W. 532-0421 PALERMO PIZZA Featuring Pizza and Subs Exclusively 749 36th 538-0621 846 52nd 538 2409 Alpine NW 363-1532 890 Fuller 458 SS4 Forest Hills 942 2350 0660 9100 Congratulations Class of 77 BUEHLER REALTY 4534 S. Division 538-5511 TO ML ROGERS GRkDUATES FROM MXXOUe. FRlEtODSKtOD N61GMBOKS KT It (J E It S DEPARTMENT STC W. 28th St.. OPPOSITE ROGERS P R E |i i TOOL AND DIE, INC. Wer growing to do the job fof you! S«4V ' S Congratulations Grads From Your Friends at: 2340 W. 28th St. Wyoming, Michigan 49509 tf£ W pleasln feed! JONES SPORTING GOODS Specializing in School and Recreation Equipment 1169 Walker N.W. 454-7201 ANAZAH-SANDS Championship Billiard 1339 28th S.W. 538-0810 PAGANELLI SHELL 608 28th St. 538-5090 CHET BROWN CO. Radio and Television 2307 Lee 532-2403 OLD KENT BANK More than 40 convenient locations THE CABOOSE 2773 44th S . W (Ramblewood) 538-9160 i ,t T L 9 V J- R p Don and Sandy look over the menu at: STENGALS 3639 Clyde Park 534-1853 Compliments of TERRYBERRYCO. 313 Allen N.W 458-1391 For Top Quality Class Rings CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1977 You Can CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION WITH CLASSES FROM WYOMING COMMUNITY EDUCATION Congratulations on your graduation! The majority of your class have undoubtedly made plans for the future; plans which may include various educational pursuits. We would like to take a moment of your time to acquaint you with the FREE educational opportunities available to you from Wyoming Community Education this fall. Even though you are now a high school graduate you may take Community Education classes FREE of charge . :: You may wish to consider some of these courses you never had an opportunity to take while in high school . Typing Bookkeeping Office Machines Shorthand Stenoscript Data Processing Clerical Skills Furniture Construction Telecommunications Psychology Word Processing E.S.P. (Employment Skills Preparation) Photography Upholstery Woodworking Foreign Languages Electronics Auto Mechanics Welding Algebra Speed Reading Painting and Sketching Clothing Blueprint Reading Evening classes at the Kent Skills Centers as well as off-campus college classes from Grand Rapids Junior College and Grand Valley State College are available. For more information or to enroll . . . Call 538-1553 - 24 hours a day. : Up to 20 years of age Everybody Eats There! One of the World ' s Best Red Hots Our Specialty • Red Hots • Kraut Hots • Chili • Bar-B-Q ' s Breakfasts - Dinners - Late Snacks WHEN YOU ' RE HUNGRY WE ' RE HANDY 2510 E. Beltline S.E. 949-8540 602 Leonard N . W . 454-5404 449 Bridge N . W . 458-4090 1009 Michigan N.E. 456-7592 3603 Divisions. 245-5007 440 Bridge N.W. 454-8130 TAKE OUT SERVICE Ample Free Parking at All Locations RAMBLEWOOD APARTMENTS 4283 Stonebridge S.W. 538-4230 r e Care About You Congratulations Graduates ■ ? ' • Wyoming Education Association Pccbums ANONYMOUS MR. AND MRS. REX BAIRD MR. AND MRS. J. BAUGHMAN MRS . JEAN BERRY MR. AND MRS. MARIO BIONDO MR. AND MRS. ALDEN BLUMS MR. AND MRS. GREG BRYAN MR. AND MRS. ROLAND COOLEY, JR. CO-OP OFFICE MR. AND MRS. HARVEY COWHAM MRS . ROSE DEBRI MR. AND MRS. ROBERT DICKENS MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ENGELMAN MRS. EDWARD FAHNENSTIEL MR. AND MRS. GIL FISHER MR. AND MRS. ROBERT FREUND MR. AND MRS. LARRY FRONTJES MR. AND MRS. LEE GUASTELLA MR. AND MRS. HANK HEUVELMAN MR. AND MRS. ROBERT HOFFMAN MR. AND MRS. DONALD E. HOLM, SR. MR. AND MRS. DONALD -«w r . MR. AND MRS. ROGER HOORN, SR. DORAETY JACAMEL i W c MR. AND MRS. BRUCE L. JUNE MR. AND MRS. A.J. KAPLA MR. AND MRS. R. J. KASIANOWICZ MR. AND MRS. JAMES KERKSTRA MR. AND MRS. DONALD KLINGE MR. AND MRS. MARTY KOK MR. AND MRS. RAY KUZAWA MR. AND MRS. H. LAMACH MR. AND MRS. THOMAS LAMPANE MR. AND MRS. A. LEBIDNICK MR. AND MRS. RONALD MR. AND MRS. BOB LYMBURNER MR. AND MRS. AL METZNER MR. AND MRS. JAMES R. MILLER MR. AND MRS. RICHARD NORGROVE MR. AND MRS. R. PARENT MR. AND MRS. GEORGE PHILLIPS MR. AND MRS. KEN POSTMA MR. AND MRS. ALFRED PUGNO MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH ROGERS MR. AND MRS. HORST RUHL MR. AND MRS. FRED RYSKAMP MR. AND MRS. ROBERT SCOBY n Mt v. MR. AND MRS. JOHN SHAVER 1 MR. AND MRS. DAVID MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS STAUFFER MR. AND MRS. RICHARD MR. AND MRS. BRUCE TOWNLEY MR. JON VANDEN BROEK MR. AND MRS. JACK UNDERWOOD MR. AND MRS. JACK VANLINDEN MR. ROBERT WOOD MR. AND MRS. AL ZECH MRS. BARTH: Sean, we hope life brings you as much joy as you have given us. We are very proud to be your parents - Love Mom and Dad TO DAN BOLTHOUSE: Hoping you will continue to give much happi- ness to others as you have given to your mother. Best wishes to you and the Class of ' 77. Joyce Bolthouse MR. AND MRS. RAY HAYES: Congratulations 1977 Graduates of Canterbury Street. MR. AND MRS. NOLLAR: Con- gratulations to Craig and all his fellow graduates . MR. AND MRS. DONALD NOSE WORTHY: Our thanks to the Staff of Rogers High for their dedicated Service to the Young People of Wyo- ming. mi- ft CERAMA-A-CRAFT ROGERS PLAZA FOR ALL YOUR HOBBY and CRAFT NEEDS   r r V Y Rogers NighQckoob The Athletic Boosters Club of Rogers is comprised of parents, teach- ers, coaches, and alumni of past graduates. These people have a genu- ine interest in our school and its sports program . Their main purpose is to support those programs with equipment, assistance, and spirit. A few of the activities that the club participated in were: Took tickets at home sports events Sponsored Fall, Spring, and all sports banquets ' Served refreshments at gymnastics meets, wrestling tournament, football walk-a-thon, and football games Awarded scholarships to three seniors ' Sponsored FOP Basketball game ' Presented senior bash after graduation AttJktoAw ids Adrian Allen Athletes of the Year Jeff Klomparens, Holly Wilson Deb Whinery All-Conference Basketball Mike Erickson All-Conference Swimming All-Conference Track John Bos Champion State Champion 330 Low Hurdles 440 Dash Jane Meyers All-Conference Volleyball Mark Poelman All-Conference Track John Bos Champion State Champion 880 Yard Run Mile Relay Doug Chappell All-Conference Basketball Kari Lind State Finalist Gymnastics Jeff Klomparens All-Conference Football All-Conference Wrestling All-Conference Baseball Scott Eizenga State Finalist Gymnastics Cckdastto Aw uk Valedictorian Don Stickles Salutatorian Renee Van Aartsen Don Stickles Four Year Scholarship; National Association of Professional Engineers; National Merit Scholarship Finalist Don Stickles Clara E.W. Rogers Award Julie Britten Betty Crocker Award ■ jt ais-j Kari Lind Daughters of American Revolution Award Betsy Schek Forensics State Finalist Mike Erickson John Phillip Sousa Award Craig Nollar WEA Scholarship Winner Val Willison - First Place in Job Application Karen June - First Place in Second Year Accounting Rogers High School - First Place - Grand Rapids Junior College Business Competition Dean Coates American Legion Awards Betsy Schek After many hours of hard work we can only reflect on things done to put this book together. Scrounging for pictures, digging for copy, constantly yelling at the rebellious staff, and learn- ing to compromise on many ideas are just a part of these memories. We ' ve put much time and effort into this year ' s Lair that we hope will mean as much to you as it does to us. V ? ' W J U X CJ Talkative Teresa . . . Tiny Tim . . . Kind Kim . . . Naughty Nancy . . . Lair Staff 1976-77 . . . Mystifying Mrs. Keur . . . Daring Debbie . . . Jolly Jennifer . . . Shy Sharon . . . Jumpy Janet . . . Swinging Sandy . . . Savage Sandy . . . Kinky Kindy . . . Precious Penny . . . Lovable Lynn . . . Dandy Don . . . Cuddly Cathy . . . Mighty Mike . . . Dashing Dave . . . Courageous Collin . , . Brash Brent . . . Rowdie Randy . . . Likable Lisa . . . Depend- able Debbie . . . Darling Debbie . . . Delinquent Doug. uxdaCtilO v Reflections of a graduation night . . . a cool June evening . . . parties at the beach . . . confusion in the lines . . . myriads of red and white . . . frost on the diplomas . . . open houses and par- tying down . . . one last glance . . . Class of ' 77 to the world. ii ' Mii r LV«. tttm mi I 9 K ' • m i y •K ir ' u 1 - ■ 1 ___ HH09 YSSL Byjt x. i_ mkb WwjI - 1 . . DwitoS CC4 t tbu rA ml ■fr L-a ' TJ l 1 i 1 1 J him GomeuJmb Chmthb CtjUwOw . . . y 3 j jg i tf s s 4 § n .. ' Hi WpZ t V J j 1 laf iillte WA f r - V 3 3 ■ UDD9DBU friendships g ow ' si 1 1 «• OtWsthb Rainbow. . ... 1 — 1 — 1 — — mm . . . 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