Southwestern High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Flint, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1986 volume:

Getting off the bus on a cold fall morning, students rush Uf catch a bus to a magnet program or get to their first class. Another year and fresh cycles have begun. Flint Southwestern High School 1420 W. Twelfth Street Flint, Michigan 48507 (313) 762-1400 Putting in his order for a class- ring. Senior Leon Trowbridge also was measured for a cap and gown. The cycle of paying for his SeniorYear was initiated when he picked up the order form for the Senior Fudge Sale. These eight Seniors show their school spirit by telling people. “Southwestern is number one.” Telling Seniors if they wanted a great prom, they would have to pay for it. Senior Class sponsor. Mr. Roy Eiker. took charge in the Senior meeting. October 23, 1985 Opening Cycles Change A new year's cycle begins with registration for all of the clubs and organizations. Although the pattern is the same, all these groups are unique and never again will be. The people working together this year as a unit will never again be in the same organization, group, club or even school. This year's accomplishments will be unique because the people working now are different from those that have worked in the past. Never again will there be the Southwestern Varsity Football team of 1986. Part of those people will be left to carry on the Colt name but the team has changed, following a perpetual cycle. We will follow the day to day routine of getting up and getting started. The sun will rise tomorrow just like it did today. The earth will keep rotating as it has for thousands of years, and the biggest cyi le of all will Ite back in 1986 - Halley’s Comet. Time goes by. and people change. Nothing stays the same, but everything goes in CYCLES. Tina D. Miller Editor-n-Chief Mr. Joseph Kufinger. C entral Head 1-ast seen in 1910, Halles''9 Comet Coach, said, Southwestern's defen- returned in 1986 to be photographed Inii sive team played with intensity and by many people who were amazed at hit very hard. The ’85 defensive team this magnificent wonder, posted two shut -outs during the regu- 3 tar season. Accounting teacher. Mrs. Mary Lhigenfelter marches along with other teachers whHe on a sixteen dtly strike. Opening S Opening.................... 1 Freshman Class..... .... 130 Student Life ............. 8 Sophomore Class....1.... 144 Mini-Mag A......22 junior Class 158 Academics.............. 28 Senior Index ....1...... 171 Activiti ..., X...50 Senior Class................JL .. 177 Sports A76 Index..A.1m3 Teachers ........... ... 122 Closing.. .... ......... 210 Jerri Hazelwood. Senior, types on one of the computers in her Senior Office Practice Clafe- Requirements to take this class are two semesters of typing and Senior standing. “We’re number one in spirit, come � a let’s here it!” chants Sophomore liisa Hearn along with Freshman Angelia Baxter at the first pep assem- bly. Quenching his thirst while listening to Coach Babieracki, Senior Larry Munoz waits to go in during the Southwestern Grand Blanc game. . XT V Color Guards wait for the baod to begin Southwestern’s Fight Song during the second pep assembly. Jr The Class of 8S All members of the class celebrate the events of this very special year. The Block Tells All Cycles tome in many forms and everyone plays a part in some of them. The number of cycles that involve Southwestern students is immeasurable. Some of these cycles include winning, losing, growing up (which some people never do), falling in love, and getting a first car. But the one Southwestern students know most is painting “The Block”. The Block sits on the corner of 12th at Hamerburg and has become the paint capitol of Flint. With different people painting TheBlock daily, it prob- ably holds more paint than any other object in Genesee County. While one group is painting, another group is driving by to see when The Block will be ready for a fresh coat of student expression. The Block has been used for everything from a billboard to an artist’s palette. It has held messages of school pride, joy, sorrow, hope and pain. It announced to Flint “Lordy, Lordy, Ruth Ann’s Fourty” “We’ll miss you John” and “Let Them Cruze.” Southwestern students consider The Block to be theirs. Kearsly, Central and Northern slogans are quickly replaced with “SOI IHWESIERN RULES”. The cycle of painting The Block has become a tradition. It has been painted for many years and more than likely, kids will still be painting The Block 20 years from now. So, all Southwestern students, alumni and staff - LET’S PAINT THE BLOCK. Chris Couch and Tina Miller 7 Remember .. . Students' lives don’t end at Southwestern's doors. From a daily class schedule, to a job, to various groups, every individual shapes his life with choices. Students play different roles outside of their every- day cycle. The breaks from routine are often what students look forward to the most. Spirit week center,s on Halloween and gives everyone a break. After all, how many days out of the year are there cheerleaders with hairy legs walking down the hall? Things most clearly remembered may not be record- ed in the yearbook or on any score sheet. A friend being there when you weren't sure you had a friend, or a coach saying “good job” after a practice often Iftst gr iifetime. 2 v V With laughter and friends, students can enjoy time in or out of school. That is what 6tudent life is all qbouts Becky L. Williams, Wanda Harvey Student Life Editors Freshmen Brook Thorton and Chris Escaping school for a quick soackat Smith give a friendly hello to each Taco Bell are Sophomores Scott other as they walk through the door to Magulick. Moyd Bradley and Fresh start a new school day. man Shaya Finks. Student Life Opening The ducks on Lake Fenton will be heavier because Senior Cheryl Lawson is leaving them all her left-over Crunch-n- Munch. Tranquil sunsets are a tourist at- A 100 Suzuki can't get Senior Chris traction in northern Michigan. Even Couch through the tall weeds around new photographers can capture the Harrisonville, Michigan. Maybe she beauty of Michigan's pine forests. should carry a weed-wacker. ffS The four Heanons have created many the Michigan coastline offers students interesting rock formations along many opportunities to rest while Lake Huron’s shore. Traveling along observing time's effects. Painting her grandmother’s house early on a summer morning, Senior Shelby Bethel hopes to finish before the day gets too hot. She has better plans for her afternoon. Experience It It’s the last day of school and as the day goes on the excite- ment builds: it seems like a never ending drama. Students are like butterflies trying to break out of their cocoon. Finally they escape into the bright blue sky for the last time that school year. That’s when the summer vaca- tion starts and the students are let free, let loose from their everyday cycle. They are let out into the fresh air and long summer days. Freedom is summer vacation. It gives each and every student a chance to experiment and relax. Many students felt that their past summers were a bore. But other students felt differently remembering many different activities that made summer pass quickly. One senior student Paula Thayer stated “I had a very exciting and enjoyable two weeks spent in Bradenton, Florida.” Other students spent the long summer days working to keep occupied and earn some money. Sophomore Tracy Mauk stat- ed, “I had a summer full of all work and no play.” Many student jobs were very inter- esting, and varied from baby- sitting to working at summer camp. Senior Andre Pringle said, “I had a full summer of working hard at football camp.” There are many different ex- citing activities to keep stu- dents occupied during the summer if people would just look for them. So, before students can say, “I had a boring summer with nothing to do,” they have to get out there, get with friends, and put their minds to work. They will be amazed at all the things that summer holds. Cheryl Lawson Summer Vacation 11 The north end of the Water Street Pavillion announces where all the action in Flint is this year. After Senior Jackie Williams gets off work, she takes a relaxing stroll An Anna’s Kitchen worker fixes a through Water Street Favillion with Gyro platter for a hungry customer, her mother, Carman Williams. What’s As Southwestern grows and changes so does the city of Flint. Complementing last year’s addition of Windmill Place comes Water Street Pavillion, providing yet more community expansion. Water Street Pavillion stands on the corner of Water Street and Saginaw, across from the Hyatt Regency. Water Street adds majestic beauty to our city with it’s large glass struc- ture. New in Apart from it’s beauty. Water Street has brought with it prosperity and pride by gener- ating jobs for many people in the community. Like a mall, Water Street’s two stories are full of fine restaurants from which one may purchase anything from a burger to a stuffed animal. Water Street Pavillion also includes an outdoor dome, under which skating takes Sports fans can make a decision at The Great Divide in W'ater Street. This store supplies the needs of both Wolverine and Spartan fans. Flint? place year round. The promotion of Water Street has brought the com- munity numerous free musical concerts from both inside and outside the dome. Many well known musicians have per- formed there, including Chub- by Checker and The Kingston Trio. The group that had the biggest crowd was Love. They played for an enthusiastic crowd that filled the down- town area. Water Street Pavillion, along with Autoworld. Windmill Place and the Hyatt, have shown that Flint is ready to grow and change. The South- western community is looking forward to more new and exciting things to develop in downtown Flint. Chris McLaughlin Time To Eat! Along with the sixth hour mandatory day for Freshmen and Sophomores came the Southwestern lunch program. Senior Keith Allen said “I think that it’s pretty funny that after waiting all this time, they (Freshmen) have to still take a sixth hour.” The sixth hour day and the new lunch program seems very strange to most upperclass- men. It changed the format of the school day that most Jun- iors and Seniors were accus- tomed to. This year the whole student body was confused during the first week, not just Freshmen. Southwestern now has three lunch hours, A, B and C. A lunch begins at 11:30 and lasts until 12:00. B lunch begins at 12:30 and lasts untill 1:00. At 1:30 C lunch begins (along with the end of the day for most Juniors and Seniors) and lasts until 2:00. Sound confus- ing? It was! There are many different feel- ings about the lunch program. Some students enjoy the food while others take time to go to Mickey D’s. Freshman Chad Starnes feels, “The cafeteria food needs help. Junior Courtney Pouncy agrees, “The lunch program is alright but could be improved. The food is not enough to make you sick but it’s not enough for me to brag about.” It seems that most people are cooperating with the lunch program, but there are still flaws that need to be worked out. Michele Graves Taking hie half hour lunch break, Mr. John Darnton, history teacher, has the correct change to give the cashier. Waiting patiently in line for 10 minutes, he had plenty of time to look for it. Despite the fact Freshman Jason Russell dresses his hamburger like they do at McDonalds, it still doesn't taste the same. Amazingly, Pete Garty, Freshman, packed away a whole Harpo’s pizza for lunch on October 27,1986. He also did it on October 28, October 29, October 30... Trying to give all his french fries a name before he sits down to eat his lunch. Senior Tim Burgess needs help 16 finding a seat. Job Success Brings Reality A job! Everyone wants one until they actually have to work at one. Then a person changes his mind. Students are always saying if they had a job they could have money for the necessities such as movies, shopping and even owning a car. Co-op offers many students a chance to develop a resume before high school graduation. Alicia Johnson has had many different jobs such as answer- ing the phones, working the word processor, and in general working as an accountant sec- retary. When asked if her grades were being neglected by having a job she replied, “Just being a Senior has dropped my grades.” Another point of view on having a job came from Sonya Sanders who worked at the Social Security office down- town. She was involved in many different jobs such as running the copy machine, answering the phone, filing, mailing and shipping packages to different places. She doesn’t have a problem with her grades but says the sur- roundings were negative. “The fellow employees didn’t get along very well and there were always rumors spreading.” The Skill Center also offers job training. After classes there. Senior Wayne Wodtke works at Curtis Flowers and hopes for a career in the floral industry. Most students find employ- ment in the fast food industry. Although the work is hard, the money is better than baby- sitting or mowing lawns. Wanda Harvav When taken off grill, Junior Mark Maggard, has trouble matching lids with containers. Senior Randy Duplanty cleans the mud and grime off the inside framework of the Srub-a-Dub car wash on Hemphill Road. “Flash” is the name on Senior Gordon Cooper’s security card for Value City Department Store. Here he is unloading a shipment brought back from the dock. After successfully selling Alana Rich a class ring. Junior Audrey Endicott goes for a bigger commission as she shows this married couple a pearl and diamond ring. Senior Kim York separates bottles at Hamady's while wearing the traditional red and black that is connected with her job. Pep Assembly Scores Posters of Blue and White wallpapered the gymnasium with victory phrases splashed over them. Anxious students filed in through the doors, searching the bleachers for familiar faces. Slowly Mr. John Clothier quieted the student body long enough to give the run down of the events that were about to take place before the final football game. After being introduced, the head football roach Mr. James Jackson invited the students to cheer their loudest as he introduced the varsity men. Seniors led the way and it was apparent that the Sopho- more’s screams were not far behind. While the Tug-0 War partici- pants were getting prepared, the varsity cheerleaders fired up the fans with the tradition- al Go-Fight chant. Senior Sta- cey Little announced the rules for this contest and had the teams prepare for their battles. After the first two rounds the only teams stand- ing were the Seniors and Freshmen. Tension was build- ing, and with the final chal- lenge underway neither side was giving up an inch. After a gruelling two minutes, the Freshman pulled the white flag over the line and won the event. Freshman team captain Kenyata Payne screamed, “The class of 89 rules.” While the students settled down. Senior Kim Lajewski announced the next event, the ice cream eating contest. Ner- vous Seniors Tim Burgess and Denise Ware took their seats in the front of the gym. Next to them, Juniors Anne Viz- anko and James Kodat took their seats with confidence. The Sophomores cheered Jen- ny Dresser and her team mate Mike Rensburger as they took their places at the table. Final- ly Freshman Keith Dixson and Michele Hill made their way to the end of the table where their bowl of ice cream awaited them. Senior Drum Major, Kevin Willey, leads the band in The Horse” to get them reved up and ready to cheer. Pep Assembly Anxiously the couples listened to the instructions, put on colorful T-shirts and went over their last minute eating stratagies. The contestants were told to take their marks (spoons up), get set... WAIT! The announcer forgot to tell the couples about having to be blindfolded. With the assis- tance of Senior Beckey Wil- liams and Junior Peoria Thomas each participant was blindfolded and the contest began. With Vanilla and Choc- olate flying everywhere, the students piled out of the blea- chers onto the gym floor and surrounded their participat- ing classmates, cheering them on. After a minute the winners were announced ... the Senior class had finished first, with the Juniors dripping close behind. Ware said “You never told us about the blindfolds!” while her team mate Burgess said, “I feel sick.” Principal Mr. Ken Wilson felt that the Pep Assembly was without a doubt, “the best I'd ever seen”. While other staff members claimed, “It was the most exceptional in almost 15 years!” The purpose of the assembly was not forgotten because Atwood Stadium was filled that Friday night with sup- portive fans who were thrilled with a spectacular come from behind victory over Flint Northwestern. Kim Lajewski Although Seniors Mike Molpus, Bill Fawluck. and Ron Weissend gave it all they had, the Freshman Team taught them humility. As Coach James Jackson announced them, the football team entered a screaming gym. They understood what the crowd wanted and gave them the first City Series win in four years. Friday, November 1, Seniors Mark Bradfield and Tom Lewis painted their faces blue and white to show their school spirit and colors. It’s All For SPIRIT The week was full of spirit. Not any spirit, but high school spirit. Spirit of this sort can only be found in the South- western Colt Zone. The spirit possessed many of the student body and re- mained active for one week. It often made students, and some of the staff act very strangely. The students’ dress ranged from the most bizzare to formal. Monday started off like any other day. Most of the stu- dents who could not resist the spirit were dressed up in their best clothes. Junior Tina Chapman commented, “I like spirit week and I think it brings out the best in the school, especially dress-up day.” Students walking down the halls Tuesday may have thought they were back in time as they caught glimpses of people dressed in togas. But no, wait, could it be Animal House revisited? Maybe John Belushi came back to make a high school version. Well, if not, it must have been Toga Day at Southwestern High. Revenge of the Nerds came to Southwestern Wednesday, as many of the so called “Closet Nerds” came out and revealed themselves to the rest of the student body. Among these were Mr. Roy Eiker, Mr. Don Dickinson, Seniors Jay Clothier, Mark Bradfield, Tina Turner, and Junior Cindy Kromer. Thursday may have been the most fun, as far as dressing-up was concerned. Students saw a variety of characters includ- ing army men, warewolves, ghouls, and assorted sports figures. Senior Scott Polkin- ghorne said, “Most of the students who dressed up for today are going out tonight. As for me, I’ll probably stay home and pass out candy.” Students who were asked which day they enjoyed most, answered, Friday! Wearing favorite combinations of blue and white and letting off steam at the pep assembly was a fitting end to a successful week. Spirit week as a whole is good for student morale. It brings the school together and shows people how alike they are. Junior Mike Wilson said, “I’ve been going to Southwestern for three years and this was the best spirit week yet. I hope it will be even better next year.” James Kodat Do you think the witches, including Freshman Kelly Taylor, had something to do with the computer breakdown in Mr. Dickinson's room Halloween? The three stooges, also known as Robert Nies, Gary Vredeveld and Eddie Provance, show their style on “Nerd Day . 9 i Oft This “bum did too well. No one seems to know who the real face is behind the costume. Will the real “bum please identify him herself? The Senior Nerd couple was Annette Myers and Steve Peterson. As soon as other nerds see this, Southwestern will be having Nerd dances. Nerd Athletics, and even Nerd classes! The screen in the computer room seems strange to Freshman Danah Jones. Maybe her brain is in disguise, too? July of 1985 to February of 1986 The 1986 NASA Disaster Seventy-two seconds into lift-off, a Concord, New Hampshire social world disaster took place. The Chal- studies teacher who was chosen from lenger space shuttle was launched on 11,000 other teachers to be the first January 28, 1986 at 11:38 a.m. Fifty- private citizen in space, nine seconds into flight, there was an eruption between the two bottom Across the nation, thousands of segments of the right rocket booster, school children gathered for their After 71 seconds had elapsed, the lesson from space. In mute horror, shuttle system detected an imbal- they watched their TV. ance. Two seconds later it was over. There was a burst of flame, then the It was a national tragedy that was explosion that took the lives of seven lived again and again in the media, crew members, and destroyed the 1.5 The seven crew members, with their billion dollar orbitor. The crew was: strong determination and belief in Ellison S. Onizuka, 39; Francis Dick the Challenger, will never be forgot- Scobee, 46, whose last words from the ten. Challenger acknowledged an order for full throttle; co-pilot Michael J. Smith, 40; Judith A. Resnik 36; Ronald E. McNair, 35; Gregory Jar- vis, 41; and Christa McAuliffe, 37, a Boris Becker defeated Kevin champion, 17 year old Becker Curren to win the Wimbledon was the first German male, and Men’s Tennis Singles Cham- the first unseeded player to win pionship. As the youngest at Wimbledon. Becker Wins After hearing her car being hit, Deborah Harmon stepped on the brakes, hoping the damage would be limited. Also Inside Live Aid Royalty Flint Floods Hostages Returned Harman was on her way to a day care center, Wednesday, August 7, 1985, when a three ton plane landed on top of her station wagon. She was headed south- bound on 1-75, about a half mile north of the Hill Road exit in Grand Blanc Township. The plane, 36 feet long, 48 feet wide, and weighing around 6,300 pounds was being flown by Rich- ard Branter. He was forced to land on the expressway after his plane developed engine trouble about seven miles from Bishop Airport. Mini Mag Neither Harman of Branter was injured. Revolver Crashes Devastate On August twelfth a Delta Air- lines flight crashed and exploded during a violent thunderstorm. The attempt of landing at the Fort Worth Airport in Dallas, Texas claimed the lives of 32 passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board investigators failed to issue warnings of possible thunderstorms and violent wind shifts that were known about ten minutes before the crash took place. Also in August of 1985, an airline in Central Japan flew into the slope of Mount Osutaka during a flight from Tokyo to Osaka when a cabin door broke, causing the pilot to lose control. Fourteen hours after the crash occurred the first rescue teams arrived and found only seven living passengers on the jumbo jet. A total of 520 people were killed making this the worst single plane crash lver. Soccer Fans Riot Where’s the Herb? World Cup Soccer was given quite a blow in the summer of 1985. Liverpool fans were blamed for the riot that took 30 lives. Memorial services were held at the start of the new season. At the European Cup in Brussels, Belgium, disaster struck again. When the British fans charged the Italians, a wall collapsed, crushing 250 spectators. Hijacking in Beirut July 1st, after 17 days of captivity following the Beirut hijacking, Lebanese Shitte captors freed 39 American hostages. They were driven to Damascus, Syria in a convoy organized by the Ameri- can Red Cross. Then they were flown to Frankfurt, West Ger- many. Later the victims were reunited with friends and rela- tives before heading home. You could have been the winner of $5,000 and had a chance at one million if you were one of the lucky few to see ‘Herb’ at one of the chosen Burger King restaurants that he visited. With his checkered pants, stri- ped shirt and out dated glasses, this unique man became a boom to all businesses as everyone was on, the “Search for Herb”. Many new patrons entered Burger King hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the most sought after men in America. AIDS Makes News AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiencey Syndrome, struck Americans for the first time in the latter part of 1985. 600 U.S. children have the disease, 300 live in New York City. The House approved a 2 million dollar bill for AIDS testing and research. Presi- dent Reagan’s advisors sought a 48% increase which is 126.3 mil- lion dollars from the Federal Health Budget. Rock Hudson, a famous movie star, made public he had the disease. Flint Sh-Sh-Shakes Friday, January 31, 1986, an earthquake sent tremors through- out Flint and much of the eastern half of the nation. The quake registered 5.0 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was on Lake Erie’s outer shore, 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. According to the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colorado, the quake began about 11:47 and lasted about 30 seconds. The only reported injury was in Toledo, Ohio, where boxes were knocked off an office shelf and hit a telephone repairman, slightly injuring his neck. Genesee Towers in Flint had a slight movement as well as Bee- cher High School. July to February rhe Revolver It Is Their Time It is no secret here at Southwest- ern High School that a little romantic relationship has devel- oped between two of the faculty members. And now, Mr. James Jackson and Ms. Helen Murdock, have decided to exchange vows on June 21, 1986. Jackson, has chosen his brother, Lorencz, to be his best man, and said that the wedding had been Helping Out Live Aid was a group of 35 pop and rock musicians who banded together to earn money to re- lieve starvation in Africa. They were followed by USA for Africa. Spruces up Capitol Michigan’s present to the nation was a 54 foot white spruce from the Ottawee Forest. The large tree was hoisted into place in front of the capitol Mon- day, December 2, 1985 and was lighted on the eleventh. Gusts of wind, topping forty miles an hour caused ceremonies to be delayed as a workman, holding a branch of the huge tree was lifted off his feet and into the air. Two hours after the man was pulled down, the tree was in it’s place as a symbol of the country’s good will. planned since August. When asked why they didn’t get married sooner, Jackson replied, “We both felt that with our busy schedules we wouldn’t have enough time for each other, but now we feel as if it’s time to spend the rest of our lives together.” Murdock an- swered the same question by saying, “There is a time and a place for every thing, and now it’s time for us to be married.” Both M.K. Wants Trade Libyan leader, Col. Moammar Khadafy, asked terrorists not to attack targets in Europe in return for a guarantee that the United States would not attack Libya. Khadafy is ready to ask the Arabian General and the Pales- tines in particular to refrain from terrorists attacks in Europe in return for a guarantee that there will be no U.S. military attack on Libya. Khadafy’s message is being evaluated by Italian Foreign Min- ister Guilo Andreotti. Prime minister of Libya, Bettino Craxi said that Italian investiga- tors are satisfied that the Decem- ber 27 attacks on the Rome and Vienna Austria airports, and some earlier incidents in Italy, were carried out by groups headed by Palestinian Extremist Abu Nidal. The prosecuter investigating the Rome airport massacre issued an international warrant for Abu Nidal’s arrest. Jackson and Murdock have a very deep respect for each other and see each other as very kind, compassionate and gentle people. By the looks of things, it will be well worth their waiting, and as one person said, it’s a match made in heaven. Michael D. Cross Year Lengthens The longest school year ever will last until June 24th. Seniors are happy that Whiting audito- rium wasn’t available later. Their last day is June 10. The Revolver July to August Boys Gives Heart Immortalized On January 5, 1986, at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center in San Fransisco, 14 year old Donna Ashlock received a donor heart. However, she did not know it was the heart of her boyfriend, 15 year old, Felipe Garza Jr. Donna, who suffered from degen- eration of the heart, received the boy’s heart during a five hour operation. Donna and Felipe attended high school together and both lived in the farming Community of Pat- terson. They had been dating for about two months. Felipe was in excellent health, although his sister said he had been complaining of head-aches and blackouts. On Saturday, Jan- uary fourth, Felipe was taken to a local hospital, then flown to Doctor’s Hospital in Modesto, where they found that a blood vessel had burst in his head. Felipe was considered brain dead, but was put on a respirator. His parents remembered his often repeated wish, “I am going to die so I can give my heart to Donna.” Felipe was taken to Pacific Gener- al where the transplant was per- formed. Terry and Jeremy Andis, cousins, play in their uncle Joe Thomas’ driveway after the rain let up for a while. Call It A Disaster This summer, many of Flint’s parks, yards and streets were temporarily turned into lakes. People using small boats and canoes to rescue personal belon- gings from their watery homes became a common sight. Sec- tions of the city were thrown into chaos as President Ronald Reagan declared Flint a “Disaster Area”. The damages totaled millions of dollars as whole houses, cars, motorcycles and businesses had to be repaired or replaced. As friends came to the aid of flood victims, damages were slowly reversed and Flint returned to a state of normalicy. The church bells chimed on November 9, 1986, once for each man that was on the Edmund Fitzgerald, ten years after the sinking of the cargo vessel immortalized in a song by Gordon Lightfoot. Great Lakes Coast Guard said, that the tragedy resulted in an effective safety program. The 729 foot ship left Superi- or, Wisconsin, carrying 26,116 tons of toconite pellets and was bound for Detroit. Anoth- er ship, the Artha M. Ander- son left the harbor later that day, headed towards Gary, Indiana. When the ships were between ten and twenty min- utes apart, a storm broke out. The Anderson radioed in con- cerning the northbund traffic ahead and said, “There is no sign of the Edmund, the cap- tain, or the crew. Royal Visit In November, Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited the United States. Everyone found out more about both of them than they wanted to know. Visiting both Washington, D.C., and Florida, they set off a grab for exclusive tickets to the functions they would at- tend. While in Washington, they also visited a shopping mall to kick off J.C.Penney’s English sales drive. Both Charles and Diana were warmly received, and the American public, despite liv- ing in a democracy, proved they loved royalty. Mini Mag It Was Important To Us It wasn’t publicized on the Today Show, and it didn’t even make the Flint Journal, but it was factual, timely, and or heartwarming. It may not have been known to more than three people, but it did give those people a moment in time to remember. It was the news of 1986, and it ranged from James Jackson getting married to Tina Miller breaking yet another bone. These moments took place every day of the week, even on a Thursday afternoon. They were special, unexpected, and will be remembered long after this school year is over. It may have been that third hour at McDonalds or winning a city tournament. It could have been a Valentine's Gram or the Senior Prom. It might have been that conversation that said, “I don’t know what I would have done without you,” or the night a friend put doggie slippers on your feet because you were cold. The New York Times reporter didn’t feel it was worth the effort, but it did make this year a special one. Not perfect or without grief, but this is 1986, a year that will never happen again, but live in memories, and memories last forever. Tina D. Miller Lucy Young begs for hand-outs at Listening closely to Mr. Brawner’s McDonalds. Forgetting your purse instructions on how to solve the leads to strange behavior. problem, Cindy LaMonte hopes her memory will last until the final. During National Honor Society induction, Eric Albrant passes the light of learning to Michelle Mitchell. The favorite promotion this year was Fast Macs. Students held races in the halls, classrooms, and finally detention. NHS Demands Dedication The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that serves the purpose of provid- ing community services. It is made up of students who achieve high academic stan- dards. This academic excel- lence must be maintained throughout high school. The National Honor Society not only does community ser- vice but also helps to uplift the whole school environment. This year the society will be painting the wooden coverings for the wrestling mats in the gym. They will be handling the reception on honor’s night and will be working with the Mus- cular Dystrophy Association. They may help another group. National Honor Society mem- bers are responsible for setting a good example and carrying a 3.4 grade point average or higher. Senior Victoria Lor- encz stated, “Being in the National Honor Society has taught me responsibility and leadership.” Senior Michael Cross said, “I was inducted just this year but it has been a great learning experience.” Bill Pawluk s Michelle Mitchell, Diane Arnold, Audrey Endicott, and Michael Cross excitedly await the final initiations to be completed. A proud moment in induction activi- ties, Junior Michelle Mitchell lights the candle of leadership. Junior Eric Albrant, signs the book of the Southwestern Naional Honor Society. Senior Vicky Lorencz cuts the cere- monial cake preceeding initiations. Many students were unhappy starting school three weeks late this year. Teacher’s children, however, got to spend a lot more time with their parents. It’s Basic Just when you memorized your multiplication tables in grade school the teacher hits you with x and y. Academics is a never ending cycle which starts early in life and continues throughout a lifetime. Though complete knowledge of a subject is impossible, students can gather information in advanced classes and build their scholastic ability. Southwestern’s curriculum ranges from basic math and science to such advanced courses as physics and trigonometry. Southwestern also provides a lot of technical skill classes like wood shop, metal shop and home ec. These courses form the closing of yet another cycle, but also mark the beginning of a student’s future. Kim Lajewski Experience with computers is a skill needed by everyone in the future. Senior Dianne Arnold learned how to apply her skills to office practices in Ms. Audrey Morris’ class. Kevin Wheeler, Junior, studies so he can ace his French exam. While correcting Senior Stacy Little's term paper, Ms. Mary Ehrlich shows her how the paper can be I improved. Discussing the latest trends in language. Ms. Suzanne Meissner and Mrs. Christine Berent plan for their next classes. Seniors Shannon Spencer. Mark Bradfield, and Michele Runnals critique each other’s papers. Often grades improve when students take time to check other’s errors. 32 ) ) I Language Arts Say What? Through the years a student faces change, but the basics •emain the same. Language is he theme of many of the lasses taught at Southwest- rn. “All language classes are jcessary to a students fu- re,” said Sophomre Reggie oiley. If students want jobs travel, language, is espe- ally invaluable.” 'lasses such as Science Fic- on and Mythology bring out iany exciting aspects of fin- ish such as Frontiers of the 'ind. her classes like Advanced jnposition and Pre College ading put the old facts in a w and interesting manner. hen comes the excitement nd action of communications nd journalism: the acclaim of ublic speaking and the lamor of going out to get the tory. English, however, is not the only language taught at Southwestern. Southwestern has the broadest foreign lan- guage program in the Flint Community School System. Courses include French. Ger- man, Latin, and Spanish. This year Russian has been added and is taught by Mrs. Po- plavsky, a native and school teacher from Russia. Southwestern has many inter- esting language teachers. Ms. Mary Ehrlich, English De- partment Chairperson said, “Mrs. Meissner not only has a degree to teach French but also English.” Of all the diverse language classes taught at Southwest- ern domestic and foreign, there are never too few inter- esting classes for students to take. Chris McLaughlin How do you find information? Senior Timmy Bradshaw starts in the card catalog to find information to begin her research paper. Getting the bad news on how long their descriptive papers have to be. Senior Cheryl Hazel looks at Dr. Patricia Abrams with amazement while Senior Shane Prince goes into shock. language Arts Mr. Marvin Nunn came to Southwestern this year. On this day, he was lecturing his classes on the causes of the Civil War. Long winter days make it difficult to concentrate on class. Junior Carey Curran rests her eyes for a minute in 2nd hour. Asking an opinion from the English department, Mr. John Darnton, history teacher, takes a paper to Ms. Mary Ehrlich. They also work together on the Secondary Gifted program and Quiz Bowl. History Social Studies The open courtyards are often a distraction to students. Jackie Potter, Senior, glances out the window to see if the sun has any hope of shining. November '85 was 95% grey. History Gives Warning A course which seems to have gotten a bad reputation can be very interesting when the in- terest finally hits the students. History seems useless to most students, especially when it is a required course. Some say, “Why study history, it already happened?” Well, if history wasn’t studied, people would be making the same mistakes twice. For example: if after dropping the A-Bomb on Japan someone didn’t study its effects, we may have used another one in the Viet- nam and or Korean Wars. History is really an important class that shows people what mistakes have been made and how to correct them. After explaining this to the student body there are still a few who feel that the class is unimportant and that they shouldn’t have to take it. Many students with this atti- tude will drop the class after they acquire their required hours for the course. In the future years these students may regret not being able to answer simple questions about history. Junior Jim Neely said, “I enjoy history, it helps peo- ple as they grow older.” After U.S. History, there is Economics, Psychology, Civ- ics, and Vital Current Issues. These subjects are a little more recent but still get very little interest from students. Junior Torrence Branch re- marked, “I get over the bore- dom by falling aleep!” Al- though many students find these classes torture, they are to inform students about things such as W’WI, WWII, the Civil, and the Revolution- ary Wars. Through these clas- ses, students learn things that have a tremendous impact on how we live today. During the next century stu- dents will read about what we did and how to avert the same events from happening again. Of course, many student will fall asleep in class unless we do something like start another war. James Kodat They Add Up to Life Both math and science require comprehension of figures. Good comprehension of these subjects will make the future a little more predictable. All students in Genesee County are required to take a certain number of credit hours in both math and science (these requirements vary depending on grade). To some, the phases in math are not complicated, but to others they are faced with a blockage. One Senior at Southwestern said, “Math is helping me in many ways. Without it I couldn’t calculate my savings, fiqure out the price of something, or find the gas mileage on my car. Math is a very useful tool that helps me.” Math helps the mind deal with operations of life. Junior Jeff Evans said, “It’s a shortcut to solving lengthy problems, it’s an asset to your knowledge because of the formulas and theories you learn throughout your schooling.” When dealing with properties and relations between numbers, science comes into the picture. Eric Albrant, a Junior, believes, “The science and biological theories that we obtain in high school are basically an introduction broadening our outlook and encouraging us to seek further knowledge.” Most students would rather take a language art course than a science course. Studying nouns and verbs seem more interesting than studying molecules and elements. Junior Paul Hahn said, “Science classes should be more challenging.” The big picture is that in order to become an engineer, nurse, mechanic, or any other type of business person, students must accomplish the rigid task of math and science. David Etheridge Mr . Charlotte Larke explains to Dr.Clarence Straham check Senior her 3rd hour Algebra class the correct Tina Turner's answer. Often the time way to factor x(x2 + 4x - 12) spent in class understanding problems is worth more than hours of home- work. When an answer from an unpre- pared student in his first hour is really wrong, Mr. James Jackson often an- swers, “Ha! Where did you get that answer?” Laughs go along with work. Bob Isham, Charles Ringo. and Ares Hill check the velocity of a 10 gram metal ball. % Covering her face, won’t correct the error that Freshman Sally Smith made. Reading the keyboard, rather than She hopes that Mr. Donald Dickenson the screen on his IBM, Freshman Ken doesn’t notice that the computer Sheppard hopes to avoid too many problem has blanked out the screen of all errors. the computers around her. The computer returns to tell Sophomore Howard Miller that he's got another error. After the correction, all of his copy disappeared and he had to begin again. Marketing Students Buy Marketing Two magnets bringing stu- dents to Southwestern are; marketing and the newest addition, computers. Computers have invaded by storm and taken over the typing rooms at Southwestern. Since the computers have been brought here, there has been no great diffenence in enrollment, but Ms. Morris hopes, “Second semester should improve because of word of mouth.” Ms. Morris began her hands on training four years ago and hasn’t been able to leave them alone. The most difficult task with the computers was the fact that they arrived the day before the students started school because of the strike. Although the computers ar- rived late, they help in getting a lot more done in the 56 minute class period. Saving time is one of the things marketing students do. Marketing is one of Sou- thwestern’s biggest magnets. Students from the four area high schools come to South- western to take this course. Students get hands on experi- ence with people, products and most important ....money! This brings a lot of motivation into the classroom. “Once a student is motivated, more activities can be accom- plished,” said Dr. Curtis Holt. Both computers and market- ing bring adventure to the students during school ti- me.Whether it be by selling a product that was made (and keeping the profit) or design- ing a video game, these two courses bring much needed hands on experiemce to stu- dents. Wanda Harvey Work Skills As the school year goes by, those who go to the Skill Center are glad that their day is broken up. This is not the main goal of the center, but instead “To prepare me for later on when I will want a job,” said Senior Paula Thayor. The Skill Center on Torrey Road is the place to go to learn about important and interest- ing such as phoiotography and automation. Joe Sarles Se- nior said, “I am taking welding classes at the Skill Center, it helps toward toward accom- plishing my future goals.” things at High School. If one wanted to learn cosmetology or welding they had to go to a special college, or if they were real lucky, they could be hired on as an apprentice. However, since the creation of the Skill Center, all they need to do is visit their councelor and they are on their way to becoming a legal secretary or even a florist. Since no one knows what the skills and trades of the future will be, the rooms at the Skill Center will keep expanding until they can conquer all that Flint needs. A few years ago one certainly Chris McLaughlin would not have learned these Designing a layout for his family Small mistakes come to get you by room, Freshman Dude Depew can't the end of a project. This student find a place for a fireplace. Time to discovers that a small error in mea- extend another wall. surement means his walls will never be square. I.A. Skill Center Dime Hockey Boards were popular projects in wood shop this year. To have a good one takes lots of sanding. Working in shop often takes which these students are doing. The patience. This student has to hold his smoother the board, the better the project in place until the glue he is glide while playing the game. using lakes hold. Drawing an accurate scale drawing of a house takes concentration. This student is trying to find the correct proportions to make his dream home a drawing. I. A. Skill Center Quiz Bowl Team Front Row: Carolyn Samuel. Eric Loehr, Michael Charney (captain), and Stephen Charney. Back Row: Advisers: Mr. John Darnton. Mr. John Lynch, and Ms. Mary Ehrlich Taking a preparatory ACT Test. Senior Gordon Cooper hopes that the extra magnet classes have helped. Who needs to take the drama magnet Mike Molpus, Senior puts his 7-11 at Central when it is possible to act out work experience into the marketing Raisin in the Sun in Ms. Ehrlich's 1st department and comes up with a hour? profit. Choices Magnify Potential The magnet programs’ basic purpose is to provide quality education based on individual talent and interest, giving parents and students a choice among several options. Most magnet students from Southwestern are involved with the Math Science Engineering program at Northern and the Humanities Fine Arts program at Cen- tral. While magnets provide a way for meeting special educa- tional needs, they also provide a voluntary method of inte- grating the Flint Schools. Southwestern’s Marketing and Distribution program has specially designated class- rooms and other facilities which include The Market Place. Students can also study at the Genesee Valley Center where they observe and partic- ipate in store and office prac- tice. This growing field has a wide range of employment opportunities in retailing, ad- vertising, and related areas. Besides waking up early every morning and traveling across town, most students enjoy the magnet program. “The mag- net program at Northern of- fers students in math and science a chance to intensify skills and you also get the chance to meet a lot of kids,” said Sophomore Joey Lajews- ki. Senior class president Jay Clothier feels, “The magnet program helps students con- centrate on particular scholas- tic areas, however, it’s too bad that we have to travel all the way across town to fulfill these needs.” Not only do Southwestern students concentrate academ- ically in school but they com- pete scholastically out of the school as well. This year’s quiz bowl team tested their all around knowledge and recall skills under the supervision of Mr. John Darnton, Ms. Mary Ehrlich and Mr. John Lynch. Senior Eric Loehr said, “The team has had a lot of fun and I personally enjoyed the op- portunity to test my knowl- edge against students from other schools.” Junior Stephen Charney stat- ed, “The directors were very helpful and the bowl games were quite a challenge. When asked if he got anything out of the academic challenge he answered, “Through all my intensive research, my knowl- edge in several areas has in- creased tremendously and I feel that it will benefit my later studies.” Southwestern students still believe that academics are and will always come first and they shall remain dominant throughout an educational ca- reer. Kim Lajewski Magnets Practicing for the Bobby Crim seems to be what the gym class is doing. Freshmen Michelle Shelton and Kim Hopper hold the lead in the early laps. Returning the birdie. Freshman Sally Smith hopes the instructor sees that she has made her point. Joe Tyler, Junior, takes advantage of the easy opportunity to score two points during third hour gym class. i T Driving off in an 85 Buick is a third hour Dr.’s Ed student whose top speed will be 25 mph during the hour. The basics of parking a car are explained by Mr. Keith Richardson. He tells his class to stop with the back windows even with the orange cones. They will practice by zig-zagging through the cones. Life’s Essentials Required Crusing along and not realizing that you just went through the stop sign a street or so back, shouldn’t happen on the streets and roads of Flint. But in Dr.’s Ed it happens everyday. The most embarrassing thing happens when, all of a sudden, it’s heard, “Car number three, stop your car! Now walk back and show us what you did wrong.’’ Walking back, everyone in the class is watching and laughing. Dr.’s Ed is an elective class for students so they may have the opportunity to drive on their 16th B-day. The Dr.’s Ed range is set up just like the streets of any town. It has the stop signs, traffic lights, one way streets, and even other cars, Mr. Chambers, Mrs. Handly, and Mr. Richardson take the risk of putting the students out into the real traffic in Downtown Flint. Sophomore Terry Luttrell said, “Dr.’s Ed is scary but worthwhile. This class only lasts one marking period, the other half of the semester is spent indoors taking the required course, P.S.E. (personal security education). Here students learn about their health, the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Students also practice the basic steps of C.P.R. on respirator Annie. Dawn Nelson, Sophomore, said, “P.S.E. is an interesting and very educational class. This is a class that might just pay off.” To help students stay in shape, the rest of the year gym is required. Gym consists of many activities like baseball, football, vollyball, running, weight lifting, and exercises. Freshman Toyna Newell said “Gym is boring and useless.” No matter the opinion it is still required for at least 15 credit hours, and it gives the students a chance to get out their energy. So no matter where it is that you chose to use your energy, driving fast or slamming a ball against a wall, just remember that this is a once in a lifetime chance. Enjoy it while you can. Cheryl Lawson Learning Those who want to learn to make gourmet dinners or how to bake chocolate chip cookies just as good as grandma, can take a creative cooking course in Home Economics. South- western offers a Home Ec. program that teaches these things and many more. Senior Larry Munoz thinks, “This program is great! My Mom and Dad go away a lot and now I can cook for myself. It is a real learning experience that I will never forget. Senior Angie Campbell feels, “I really enjoy this class, it has taught me a lot and I have learned how to cook better than my Mother.” Besides the fine art of cooking, there is enjoyment from other arts such as draw- ing, painting and even pottery. Taking a lot of time to prepare and think about what is going to be created, then starting to use real talent to make it is art. Many people have seen the work that the young and tal- Life’s Lessons ented artists have done. Much of their work is in the showcase in the art room and many pieces were featured at Citi- zens Bank. These students spend most of their time doing what they do best, drawing. Senior Menoz Martin said, “This will be the only class that I will miss at school. This class is fun because the teacher makes it fun.” Freshman Pau- la Buchanan stated, “1 enjoy drawing because it gives me something to do, and it’s fun.” Art comes in many forms. It may be cooking or painting, but whatever form it is in, art will always be considered something that, “once it is learned, it is never forgotten” said Junior Sue Estes. Michele Graves Amanda Hewitt laugh after grandma hands her a multicolored ball to play with. Her visit to class let student learn about young children. There is more to Home Ec. than cooking. Student in 4th hour work on Senior Sally Farmer and daughter answers to a consumer’s economics Nicki listen to Mrs. Bonnie Martinson worksheet; helping them understand as she speaks on the various stages of the expenses they will face when child development. they’re on their own. Mr. George Cole takes his pumpkin pies out of the oven. His classes feasted before Thanksgiving with the help of his cooking skill. Working Hard Micheal McDonald uses concentra Brian Reabe puzzles over a difficult tion and effort to answer his daily class assignment. assignment. Smiles, that is the greeting received as the special ed students begin their day. The classes available to these stu- dents are given to them at their own adaptive level, which helps them progress faster with less confusion. In the eyes of many, going to a public school is a big step. But to these students, it's just another challenge to over- come. Senior Susan Baker had many things to say, “Even though you are handicapped on the outside, on the inside you are just a normal person. When you’re a special ed student you learn just as much as the other students. You just don’t get to skip class.” Junior Mike Newbold, a spe- cial ed student, thinks that Southwestern is a good school. According to Mr. John War- nick, “Mike has the most positive attitude I’ve ever These students can continue their education until they’re 26, helping them develop more skills. Here at Southwestern we are prepared for every kind of student. Together we have developed a second home in Colt Country filled with love, but most of all a lot of special people. Shelli Balia Mr. Richard Warnick explains a new computer program to Mike Newbold while Kelly Clark. Susan Baker, and Mrs. Gloria Blueitt observe. It’s not all work and no play in Room 34. Shawn Harper has a good time while he finishes his project. ivities Mark Success Activities at Southwestern plays a big part in student 1ife■ There are many organizations that students can join and get involved with. This section shows all the various activities which give students something to do on school nights instead of sitting home with the television set. All in all activities at Southwestern give students the chance to meet their fellow classmates in a friendly, laid hack environment, and share with each other their views and attitudes on their specific activities. S' Varsity Cheerleaders, Michele The brass section of the Marching Graves, Peoria Thomas, Cindy Colts ends their performance with (he Kromer, Kris Campbell, and Kim popular Howe”. Winning coqipeti- Lajewski, end another fantastic tions, this group made our school routine. Their efforts helped school name known throughout the state, spirit grow. 50 Activities Divider Making plans to meet at the Valen- Showing enthusiasm for the team, tine’s Pay Dance, February 7, Sopho- Southwestern students yeU as the mores Kim Tobin and JasoQ McWil- team is introduced. The teams react liams talk with Freshman Melissa to the spirit of their fans; that night Prince. Dances became popular again they won their last city series game, during the ’85-’86 school year. 51 Having Fellowship and McD’s The Monday night meetings of Young Life (YL) are for everyone. Its attractiveness has made YL a successful and exciting place to go. When asked what he though of YL, Sophomore Tom Witucki explained, “It’s casual.” YL is a non-denominational group that answers questions and helps young people understand themselves better. The people are a close knit unit that welcomes new comers open-heartedly. It does not matter if you’re not the home-coming queen or starting quarterback on the varsity football team. They don’t like people for what they have, but accept them for being themselves. Junior Troy Glover reinforces this by saying, “It’s a great place you can go and you can be yourself.” The members are mainly Southwestern and Powers students. Jim Cauley, a junior at Powers claims, “Most people think that YL is the same as any other Christian organization. But, in fact, it’s not. YL is very unique and different. For anyone to really experience what it’s like, they would have to go and see for themself.” These teens like to have good old-fashioned fun (the kind with milk and cookies, not beer and smoke filled rooms). Their festivities included joining together during the sing-a-longs, laughing at a lot of funny skits (that are far from academy awards), and usually having an egg thrown here or there. The caring adults who help things run smoothly deserve much thanks for the job they’re doing. Mr. Dale Moore, the sponsor, isn’t paid for this job; it’s just something he enjoys doing. Kids couldn’t love him more. Sophomore Mike Rensburger exclaimed, “I hope Dale never leaves YL.” YL also shows the kids a good time. A few of the many ways they enjoy themselves is by going on a ski trip, going Christmas caroling, and going on the unforgettable “Fall Weekend”. Fall Weekend took its toll up in Rambo-land with another successful turnout. Junior Debbie Powers commented, “I had a great time, especially tackeling Jim.” After things start to wind down, these meetings are usually ended with discussion and prayer. Then everyone is McDonalds bound. This completes the evening with a perfect ending; the faces are full of french fries and all are anxious for next Monday to come. Anne Vizanko Sophomores Paul Shortt and Sue Sharing joy after a grueling football Oslund pose for our cameraman to say victory during Fall Weekend, Sopho- “Hi Mom! Look at us!” mores Randy Hudson. Tom Witucki and Paul Shortt pose with friends from Powers in the winner’s circle. Young Life K’ SWT e After an exciting trip. Sophomores Randy Hudson and Tom Witucki try to keep their eyes open to talk, laugh, and enjoy the last 200 miles back home. Young Life Dancing all night during a ski week- end called for long underwear. Senior Anna Lee and Sophomore Sue Oslund show their bare essentials—Are those Fruit of the Loom, girls? D.C. Challenge When some people hear the term “Close-Up , they think of toothpaste. But it’s not that at all. It’s a week when hundreds of students from all over the U.S. go to Washing- ton, D.C., to learn about the national government. 1985 graduate Mary Price says, “I really learned a lot about how people in the government work. They real- ly make you feel welcome.” Two students from South- western, Senior Becky Wil- liams and Mary Price, and one from Central, Senior A1 Garcia, went with Mr. Wil- liam Fischer, the Flint Schools’s sponsor. They were prepared for a full week of learning and meeting other students, many with the same questions they had. While there, students and sponsors have meetings to learn about current events and have sessions with impor- tant people involved in gover- ning. Walking workshops show the students how to find out things to do on their own and how important it is to have good walking shoes! By the end of the week, you don’t mind how far you have walked, how many times you missed your favorite soaps, or how few hours you slept. All you remember is the fun, learning, and the many friends you have met and hope to keep for a lifetime. Becky Williams The new Vietnam War Memorial attracts many Washington visitors, including Close-Up participants. Seeing veterans weeping as they remember lost buddies was an experience most won’t forget and all hope they’ll never know. Talking over the meeting and long walk to the capitol is 1985 graduate Mary Price and her roommates Kay Lynn, Liz Stewart and Denise Sprit Excited about carrying all the bags are Davison Seniors Alan Banasiak and Tim Croft. After a week of walking, meetings, more walking, sessions, and more walking, they weren’t the first volunteers. Northern's student council mem- bers gathered in a lounge at U of M- Flint during “Project Outreach.” Lunch break during “Project Outreach” gave these officers time to look at the grounds and people at U of M-Flint. Early arrivals for the Valentine’s Dance had lota of room to practice. Soon the lights went down and the crowd gathered. n� � Officer� : From Row: Mmdv Johnson. Beth Hancock, Kenyatla Payne. Stacey Stahl. Amv Atkinson. ntiumI K « Paul Short!. Julie Florida. Kand Hudson. Cor re Thome, Willard Have� . Tom Witucki. Third Row Jeff Clothier. Jerrv Collin� . Tiger Thomas Jackie Camino, Peoria Thomas, Vaughn Bradley. B;i« k Row Stacey Little, Becky William� . Jim Witucki. Cheryl Ijwxin, Wanda llarvey. Sammy «J. rocks at SW’s first dance. Back toD’Beat, its first in over four years. Stepping Toward Colt Pride The combination of experi- enced upper-classmen and ea- ger under-classmen filled with fresh, new ideas proved to be the correct mix for a successful year for this year’s Student Government. The council attempted to re- vive low school spirit and pride with “Project Pride.” Phase one called for student govern- ment members not only to attend games, but to encour- age other students to go, also. The next step in the plan called for a show of support for the athletic teams. This con- sisted of two successful pep rallies. Due to the teacher’s strike, the first was held out- side of school. The second was prior to the Northwestern football game. During this rally the classes met in ice cream eating contests and a tug-of-war. Phase three of the plan was to involve other students in ac- tivities and create an active student body. In various class activities the council members encouraged unactive members of their classes to participate. Mike Rensberger said, “I think we accomplished a lot in a short amount of time.” An outstanding project was the November dance. Approx- imately 500 students attended the dance, making it a success and paving the way for future dances. Overall, Project Pride was a success. In addition the Stu- dent Council has been in- volved in volunteer work, SADD, MDA, bake sales, fund raisers, and other dances. Jay Clothier Merritt Jones and Michael Cross, Seniors make it back from 7-11 with eight Super Big Gulps and a pack of licorice. Junior Katie Loehr types a feature on sports conditioning which she knows a lot about since she is both a runner and a swimmer. Windy Tingley catches Editor Tina Miller taking a picture of John Brand while at the Apple lie. Special Thanks To : Terry Wandrie - who always believed in me. Chris Couch - for all the copy and hugs. Martha Cox - who gave me the inspiration. Shelbie Bethel - who typed until she could no longer see. John Brand - who worked for many hours on that last deadline. Lonny Gregory - who came up with the copy that I thought about all year but just couldn’t get right. Merritt Jones - who was always there to help, could always make me laugh and always wanted a Ron’s ice cream. Cheryl Lawson - who always seemed to get her work done. Becky Williams - for taking over activities while things were down. Roy Eiker - for taking Kath- leen and David. Stacey Little - who was al- ways there to do extra fea- tures. Michael Cross - who took pictures and wrote copy when things we real hectic. Katie Loehr - for the copy she wrote in 20 minutes. Rob Coffman - who let me use his darkroom and equip- ment. Jean Couch - for coming to my rescue 1, 2, 3, 4...times. Tom and Bobbie Wandrie - who dug through their photo albums every time I called. Katy Sanders... There is a reason why we didn’t give up... Thank you. I Love You All, Tina Creating a yearbook is much like painting a picture. It is a creative idea based on many imaginations and is begun with a blank palette, a brush, and a theme. It is shaped for one year and becomes a 220 point expression that comes from deep inside a group of individuals. It is combined of different tones and colors to come up with the perfect shade, only to find that the perfect shade is not there. It drives the inventors crazy be- cause they put every bit of themselves into the project, trying to perfect the imperfec- table. It keeps them up at night and gives them a desire for the next day. This desire seems to last forever but when the signature is placed in the right hand corner the makers realize that a year’s joys, frus- trations, bits, pieces and inter- esting failures have been summed up into something that came from nothing, and was worth every minute. Tina D. Miller Editor - n - Chief Senior Cheryl Lawson reads the Advisor Katy Sanders puts the ladder diagram so she will know what finishing touches on the index by page ski club is supposed to go on. placing a 30 Y gray screen under the names. It Was Worth Every Minute Ski’s Up It is thirteen degrees out with a wind chill at thirty degrees below zero, and the wind is blowing so hard it could just about make the Eiffel Tower lean sideways. That is what the weather could be like if you are a ski buff or, like some, a beginner. The 1986 Ski Club had a very exciting and interesting trip to Sugar Loaf in Traverse City, Michigan, February 20-23. The trip will never be for- gotten by those on the trip or the two chaperones, Mr Roy Eiker and his brother-in-law Max Schmaler. To go on the trip, skiiers had to sell at least $500 worth of Christmas gifts which would cover the $200 charge for the trip. A late decision to rent a Trailways bus meant members had to sell again, this time M M’s. The catch was that they had to be sold in two weeks. Ski Club members arrived at SW at 12:00 planning to leave at 1:00 p.m. As always there were a few late arrivals, mak- ing the five hour trip seem even longer. Another problem was the snow storm that hit that night. After arriving, a few decided to hit the hills at night and discovered that they were very slippery. Others found the same conditions the next morning and they contin- ued throughout the weekend. Most decided to risk the slick hills and found a quick way to the bottom after hitting the first mogul. Most can tell stories about the bumps and bruises, including Mr. Eiker. Although the members had a tough time getting prepared for the trip, they all felt it was worth it. Cheryl Lawson Finishing first in a slalom. .Junior Adam Goldstein, skillfully stops. He was the only competitor. Preparing to conquer the slick slopes. Juniors Russ Barkman and James Young set out at Sugar Loaf Mountain. After hours of practice. Senior Vickey Lorencz doesn’t need the Playing a solo on the bass guitar, music in front of her. During a Senior Tony Prause seems lost in his performance, the band plays from music. memory. Play Time Opposed to the Pep Band of previous years, this year’s Pep Band has come a long way. With the help of it’s director, Junior John Brand, and band students who were willing to give some extra time, major improvements were made. “I thought it was going to be hard.” said Brand when he was told that is was entirely his responsibility. “But when I had the volunteers I needed and the money for our own shirts, things began to come together.” The band rehearses outside of school time and plays for all home basketball games. They sought help writing music to popular tunes, but as always, they bring the house down down with the traditional HORSE and FIGHT SONG. Senior Shelbie Bethel stated, “Although Pep Band is not a required activity, it’s so much fun, 1 always want to be there. I enjoy it a lot. ” Other members share these feeling and are enthused enough to play for hocky games as well. The Pep Band is an obvious display of school spirit and an activity to be proud of. Hopefully the pride and dedication will remain for many years to come. Angela Barbeau Pep Rand Four-year band member. Senior Cris Mar doesn't need the music to play “The Horse” or the school song. Playing during the first basket- ball game against Lapeer Fast, the band helped the team win 76 to 50. Senior Steve Wicham aimed his heavy horn at the crowd, letting them know the band was there. Band Rocks for Tennessee The S.W.M.C. (Southwestern Marching Colts) always begin their season with summer mu- sic classes, followed by camp in which they put in long hours rehearsing music, learning the new show, or just learning how to march. The first performances are usually parades which this year included parades for the Slone Museum, State Fair, Labor Day, Carey Nation Day, and Millington. 1985 marked a new growth of pride in the Marching Colts. They competed in four com- petitions placing fifth in three and first in one with the score of 67.7 (highest ever). They also won special awards for best percussion, best mar- ching, best manuvering, and best Drum Major in Flight III. The renewed pride was dem- onstrated by an attendence at Southwestern- performances having only three absences . Competition for the S.W.M.C. included: Montrose Invita- tional, Chesening Invitational, Durand Invitational, and the State Marching Band Cham- pionship in Plymouth. In addition to these competi- tions, they performed at six football games and at several Assemblies. The Colts put in a lot of work this season and they’re happy with their results. Senior Shel- bie Bethel said. “The Mar- ching Band is what made my four years at Southwestern a lot of fun. I would recom- mened marching band as a great experience to anyone.” Drum Major Kevin Willey said, The S.W.M.C. had their best season in a long time. They worked hard and got some of the recognition that they deserved.” Kathy Rothley SlmUMWJjj 1' - ♦ This year the band marched to the music from Man From La Mancha The pictures illustrate their changing, precision formations as they moved from “The Impossible Dream , to “Dulcinea Dance”, and finished with “The Knight of the Woeful Counte- nance.” The 1985-1986 Marching Colts Marching Band Training for Excellence Everyone knows a school wouldn’t be complete without a band, and Southwestern has several. The Freshman band for newcomers, an orchestra for the string players, and the school’s premier band wind ensemble are the established programs. The newest experi- ment is a symphonic mar- ching band. This group meets in the off-season as an eighty- four piece symphonic band. These bands have had numer- ous concert dates. The first concert was a Christmas con- cert by the wind ensemble and symphonic band. Later, many players were involved in the All-City Honors Band which played for the Human Rela- tions Inservice on Martin Lu- ther King’s birthday. Seven players went on to play with the U of M Honors Band. Other events that involved music students were the Solo and Ensemble Festivals. In the spring, the Symphonic Marching Band donned their uniforms and headed to Gat- lenburg, Tennessee. For the second time, they joined the Wind Ensemble for a weekend of band competition. Returning from Gatlenburg, the Symphonic Marching Band was invited to play on the capitol steps in Lansing for Michigan’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary. Senior Vicki Lorencz says, I especially enjoy the S MB. It gives the younger players a chance to work with more experienced musicians. Other students have similar views and are pleased with the outcome of this year’s bands. The director, Mr. Michael Perkins, said, ’’Hopefully this year will set some trends for the following years of instru- mental music. The students have worked hard. All these events and students add up to a well rounded music program. Hopefully the band will continue to set higher goals for those following to attain. Angela Barbeau Freshman Band-Front Row: Jayne Wodtke. Linda Hudson, Cheryl Hazel, Teresa Alston, James Richardson, Kendra Samuels. Second Row: Jayna Thomas, Tamara Lehman, Monica Royal, Tom Hall, Victor Strange. Jennifer Campbell. Denise Parker. Third Row: Kevin Willey. James Taeckens, Rusty Millspaugh, Chan- dra Anderson, Dee McLaughlin. Ma- trina Cook, Shelbie Bethel, Tracey Osburn, Tony Beemer, Ty Addington. Back Row: Kathy Ryan, Mary Cook, Mark Johnson. Ray Moore, Anthony Horton, David Monroe. Mr. Michael Perkins, Michael Jefferson. Orchestra-Front Row: Theresa Pondergraff, Chris Wallace. Michelle Watson, Tamara Massey, Joey Es- trello. Kathy Fratrick. Back Row: Beth Shapiro, Steve Ryan, Mike Shumate. Karlos Franklin, Mr. Mi- chael Perkins. Wind Ensemble-Front Row: Lisa Bed- letyon, Vicky Lorencz, Terry W'andrie, Sara Griffin, Sachi Shimoda, Lynne Osburn. Second Row: Jenny Blakely, Joanna Eves, Cheryl Hazel. Cynthia Morgan, John Parker, Brion Tash, Scott Bradey. Third Row: Fred Rappuhn, Chris Austin, Lisa Howell, Rick Lorencz. Steve Peterson, Kevin Willey, Shelbie Bethel. Arthur Wilson, April Pender- graff. Fourth Row: John Brand. Don Garrison, Steve Wickham. Back Row: Mr. Michael Perkins. Jason Caves, Scott Key, Edrick Greene. Symphonic Band-Front Row Amy Collins, Lisa Farrar, Vicky Lorencz, Jennifer Blakely, Lisa Bedletyon, Chris Couch, Kathy Ryan, Lynne Osburne. Second Row: Jayna Thom- as, Terry Wandrie, Sara Griffin, Lisa Anderson, Linda Hudson, Cheryl Ha zel, Matrina Cook. April Pendergraff. Shelbie Bethel. Kevin Willey. Third Row': Sachi Shimoda. Jayne Wodtke. Tammy Lehman, Annette Bellamy, Landa Thompson, Dana Meadows. Cynthia Morgan, James Richardson. Kendra Samuels, Julie Biddle, Scott Brady. Victor Strange, Brion Tash, Jennifer Campbell, Tom Hall. Denise Parker, John Parker. Fourth Row: James Tackens, Chandra Anderson, Dianne Matthews, Lisa Howell. Rusty Millspaugh, Steve Peterson. Rick Lorencz. Rod Haynes, John Brand. Tracey Osburne, David Dixson, Tony Beemer, Erich Greene, Chris Austin, Fred Rappuhn. Last Row: Mr. Mi- chael Perkins. Mike Horton, Alan Fitzpatrick. Beth Shapiro, Timi Brad- shaw. Jason Caves, Scott Key. Gary Mason. Steve Wickham, Theresa Alston, Brenda Lara, Monica Royal. Choir Improves Ratings Under the direction of Mr. Clar- ence Bergman, Southwestern’s choir program has been rated as one of the best in the district. The four groups; Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Misty Blue and Colt Chorale, all contribute to the reputation. Sophomore Paul Owens feels that choir has changed his view of music, saying, “I realize, now, that all music is not the same. This kind of music really takes dedication. You can’t just sing it; you have to believe it, feel it, and most important, you live it.” Choir did well at solo and ensem- ble this year. Misty Blue re- ceived a perfect 2 rating from the judges. Performing individually were Albert Wollard, Annette Myers, Tammy Alfaro, Jean Bos and Tangi Coots. All received perfect 2 ratings. Performing at the District Choir Festival, the Choir earned a 2 while the Girls’ Chorus received a 3. Bergman states, “We could have the best vocal groups state wide, but it will take more work, more dedication, and more people.” Shelley Eneix Misty Blue-Front Row: Rene Perez, Jean Bos Second Row: Tammy Alfaro, Annette Myers. Third Row: Tangi Coots, Melissa Barlow. Back Row: Quanda Lovett Choir-Front Row: Renee Perez, Kris Lozon, Quanda Lovett, Gerald Madden. Second Row: Jonese Carter, Tiffany Walker. Earl LaVasseur. Heidi Morgan, Tammy Alfaro. Third Row: Wendy Morgan, Robert Brasseur. Angie Brown, Tami Fisher, Sara Dalrear, Jean Boa. Back Row Tegory Jarrett. Annette Myers. Albert Wollard, Don Barlow, Paul Owens, Shelley Eneix. Linda Haynes. Colt Choral-Front Row Jean Bos. Gerald Madden. Heidi Morgan Back Row: Angie Brown. Annette Myers. Donald Barlow. Shelley Eneix. Tami Fisher. Tammy Alfaro. Career Begins in NROTC NJROTC, why do people join? What does it stand for? These are just some of the questions asked by students about the NJROTC unit in Flint. Simply enough, it stands for the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Train- ing Corps, and the people who make up the unit can tell you what it means to be in ROTC. The ROTC unit at Flint Cen- tral High School is not just another class that you receive credit for in order to graduate. Instead it is a class where you have to take pride in yourself and your country so you can wear a uniform each week with dignity. Students who are not a part of the class may think that it is silly or even stupid to wear a Navy uniform every week, but to many people its much more than that. Stu- dents who enroll in the class learn a lot about themselves, self discipline and leadership skills that they can use in everyday life. Joining the ROTC unit can be the start of a new career after graduation. It is possible to join the military and start out three ranks and pay levels higher than a private. It is also possible to earn a full college scholorship with only one obli- gation, to serve a four year term with the military, any branch that you wish. If you are a good student in ROTC you can have many enjoyable times. The group takes field trips every year to Norfolk Va., Florida, Texas, Great Lakes 111. and many others. The unit also has many activities like the drill team, rifle team, color gaurd and events like the annual ban- quet. ROTC may be joined during any year of high school and information for the class can be obtained through a coun- selor or a ROTC cadet. So Monday morning when you see a cadet in uniform just go up to him or her and ask them how much of an experience they have had. James Kodat Senior Wendy Tingley can take charge of her first hour class, even when she’s out of uniform. In addition to marching, the cadets have a lot of book work to keep up with. Military strategy often applies to civilian life. Standing at attention, cadets wait for the order to “fall out”. Constant attention to detail improves performance on inspection days. Trying to help the football team to Hold That Line”, Junior .Cindy Kromer and .Senior, Kim Lajewski lead the crowds cheers at the Central game. Exciting routines were used by the cheerleaders this year. Their time at camp showed as they led the student body cheering. 72 )] 1 Varsity Cheerleaders Seeking Higher Goals With cheerleading season starting in May and ending in April, its obvious how dedicat- ed Southwestern’s cheerlead- ers are. In May the ’85’ Varsity Cheer- leaders were chosen and prep- aration for the U.S.C.A. (United States Cheerleading Association) camp was imme- diatly underway. First the girls raised money for camp by selling candy, hotdogs, brush sets, and two can drives throughout the summer. The next objective was to perfect the six cheers they would need for competition at summer camp which was held at the University of Michigan. After three months of gruel- ling, but never boring prac- tices, the girls were ready to start after their goal. Their goal was to make Top 10 at camp so they could attend Nationals in Lansing, Michi- gan. On July 31, 1985, the girls went to camp along with 30 other squads from all over Michigan. Southwestern had the smallest squad competing, which gave them a definite disadvantage. Co-Captain Ju- nior Kris Campbell felt, “Even though four members were first time Varsity members (including myself), we were as mentally and physically pre- pared as we would ever be.” The girls participated in three practices a day, whichwere three hours long. On the first night of competition the girls came in third and fourth places for their floor cheers. On the second night, the squad took two third places and had their Pom Pon routine com- pete on the final night for special performances. The girls were commended for their four man mount and their originality. The team came in an over-all fourth out of the 30 competing squads. This automatically qualified them for the Grand Nationals at the Lansing Civic Center. Captain, Senior Kim Lajewski was presented with a Top 10 Individual Award for the second year in a row. This allowed her to compete for the title of Miss Teenage Cheer- leader U.S.A. The squad was also presented with the Sam- my the Snake which was the spirit award. Once home the girls immedi- ately started their four hour practices and prepared for their new goal: placing at Nationals. The squad’s cap- tain said, “this is the second year attending and we want more than anything to place. We’ve worked too hard to let this chance slip away.” Competing in late August, the girls received a perfect score on their flawless floor routine. The next competition did not go as smoothly; their unsturdy mount almost collapsed, which knocked the girls out of any further competition. The girls have now taken up gymnastics twice a week in hopes of improving team tech- niques for next year at Nation- als . The girls cheered every foot- ball and basketball game to keep up their precision, while they are headed for yet anoth- er competition between Coun- ty Schools. Kim Lajewski Finishing another cheer, the Var- Always ready to go the extra distance, sity Squad is surrounded by the SW Cheerleaders made posters and paper thrown by fans hungry for a painted The Block. Soon Senior Mike city series win. Wishes came true Cross will smash through the poster during the Northwestern game. while the cheerleaders and fans yell. Deanna Eneix, April Peadergraff, and Michelle Pratt support the team, cheering with the J.V. Squad. Games in the “Pit” often require boots as well as enthusiasm. Students and J.V. Cheerleaders show their school spirit at Atwood Stadium in season opener against Central. Working Towards Varsity Every May, young girls from the junior high school come to Southwestern in hopes of making the J.V. cheerleading squad. The few girls who make the squad begin to learn what it means to to be a Southwestern cheerleader. The eight girls who formed this year’s squad had a lot to learn in a very shot period. The J.V.’s practiced with the Varsity squad for the first month, but were left on their own to prepare for camp at the University of Michigan. The girls sold hot dogs, candy and brush sets when they weren’t busy practicing. Sophomore Julie Florida felt, “The squad was very inexperience, but would improve with heavy competition.” Once at camp, the girls had rigorous practices three times a day, but looked forward to eating in the cafeteria with the rest of the cheerleaders from all over the state. Although the girls did not compete the first two nights, the U.S.C.A. staff members urged them to compete the final night in front of 500 people. Convinced that the squad could perform, Freshman Beth Hancock urged the team to give it their best shot. Not only did the girls perform with character, they won respect from the Varsity members. Varsity member Michele Graves said, “1 didn’t think they would perform since it was their first time cheering.” The Junior Varsity was awarded with a third place ribbon giving them the confidence they would need for football season. Camp wasn’t all work because each one of the girls had a few stories to tell once they got home. For instance, after the final competition was over the girls stayed up all night and had one large pajama party. How could Freshman Melissa Freley ever forget the silly blonde Ainsworth cheerleader who did a front handspring into her top bunk? Freshman Sharmane Daughtry showed the Varsity members her interesting manners by placing her knife over her glass after she finished her coke (which was for the soccer players only.) When Freshman Mindy Johnson finally found the squad (who had been hiding from her) in Junior Cindy Kromer’s room her only conment was, “Wow, are you guys hard to find. I’ve been looking all over for you.” The squad enjoyed camp very much with the exception of thoes eight o clock aerobic warmups. Once cheerleading camp was over, football season began with painting the block and wishing the team the best of luck for the upcoming game against city rival Central. Rumor has it that one of the cheerleaders hung a stuffed Indian over the cat walk. With actions like these, the girls show great spirit and are on their way to being Varsity squad. Kim Lajewski Sophomore Corrie Thome. Sophomore Co-Captain Julie Florida, and Freshman Beth Hancock jump for joy after the J.V. Football team scores an exciting touchdown. Trying to keep the fans fired-up, Melissa Fraley, Freshman, uses all the skills she learned from the Varsity. It takes a lot of energy to get through a football game, but Sophomore Julie Florida never seems to run short. J.V. Cheerleaders Seniors Matt Frye, Reggie half time pep talk, the squad had their Mitchell, and Andre Pringle listen first shut out of the year against with intensity to the advise of Pontiac Central with a score of 20 0. Coach James Jackson. After this Senior Ron Weissend used the double chickenwing to turn his opponent onto his back during a meet in mid December. Junior Paula Brug shows the correct form of keeping a soccer ball under control while passing it to team-mate Sophomore Paula Willey. Sports Opening Freshman Al Fisher picks one off against city rival Central and returns ;t for a 48 yard touchdown. Colts Keep Cycle Alive Sports at Southwestern revolve around cycles. The 1985-86 school sports year proved to be the start of a winning cycle. The Varsity Football Team had it’s best record in four years and it seems that the other sports followed. The Colts earned the respect from City and Valley rivals and are being looked on as a force to reckon with. The pride and dedication of the Blue and White has earned Southwestern a winning tradition that will keep our winning cycle alive. Ron Weissend Sports Editor Senior Scott Wallis smashes a backhand that falls just out of the reach of assistant Coach Jeff Blanchard. Senior Jim Witucki sticks a 40 yard chip shot to birdie hole number nine at Swartz Creek Golf Course. Capture Titles Although the Varsity baseball team ended their hopes of state championship when losing to Davison, they compiled a record of 26 wins and 7 losses. They earned top honors in the City and the Valley conferences. The Colts had a record breaking season with three of the Varsity players either breaking or tieing old school records. Junior Troy Pope broke the Colts record of 28, previously held by Dan Opila and Ruben Luna , by 8. Pope said, “I think the reason that the S.W. Varsity baseball team was so successful is the way that we played as a team and not a bunch of individuals. Everyone had confidence in each other. I thought the Juniors played a big part in the success and we should have a very good season next Senior Paul Crow broke the R.B.I. (runs batted in) record previously held by Ruben Luna (39) by 3 with 42. Crow stated, “I was happy with the season we had because we went further than anyone expected us to go. 1 think what motivated us was the death of our fellow team-mate Chad Joslin. We dedicated the season to him.” Senior Guy Odom tied the home-run record of six with Scott Lindsay, Ruben Luna, and Rick Leach. Odom commented, “Our team was one of the most talented teams that I have played on, and I’m just glad I was part of our success.” Matt Frye Junior Matt Lindsay takes the pitch on a sacrifice bunt from one armed pitcher. Jim Abbott. Abbott, a Central Senior, made All State with his amazing pitching speed. Junior Troy Pope jogs home after a walk in. while the Seniors on the team wait at to congratulate him. First Row: Kirk McMullen. Andy ‘Cannon, Kevin Myofl, Wike Woodbury. E� uy Odom, Paul Crow, fiddle Row: Matt Lindsay, Jay •thier. Troy Pope, Spencer Carpenter. Matt James. Matt Frye. Uico Phillips. Last How: Coach Steve Brian Billings, Jim Wituciu. Tim Burgees. Coach Kevin Egan. Juniors Theresa Bilsky and Stacey Little grab a bite to eat before playing their game against Central. Because the weather was so bad outside. Senior Melissa Odle had to practice her slides into home on the gym floor. Rain delayed many of the ’85 season’s games. Friction Defeats Team With it’s share of trials and tribulations ranging from groups and cliques forming on the teams, to major disa- greements with coaching deci- sions, the 1985 Varsity Soft- ball team showed a disap- pointing 5-15 record. After starting the season with an encouraging 4-2 record in the first six games, the girls could only get it together for one more win. Although the girls had difficulty working as a team, some individuals showed their talents and were remembered when it came time to choose players for the All Valley, and All City teams. Seniors Soyna Little, Angie Little, and Donna Kennedy were all picked for the All Valley Team. Soyna made second team in the Valley, while Angie and Donna had honorable mentions for Val- ley. Everyone is in agreement that the team will have to work hard to show how good they can be. Even after losing many key players, the team is hope- ful for the 1986 season. Junior Becky Hopper stated, With many of the girls returning, we’ll have more cooperation with spirit and hopefully more developing of skills.” Another factor which will ef- fect the 1986 team is having a new coach. Coach Mary Lin- genfelter has retired after 10 years. She will be remembered for many winning seasons and her dedication to her teams. She commented, “My coach- ing experience here at South- western up untill the 85 season were enjoyable, rewarding, and heart-warming, however; last years team left much to be desired.” Even after all of the problems, spirits are high and players are anxious for the next season to begin. When asked about the season, Sophomore Lee Dar- land replied, “I’m looking for- ward to the 86 season and hopefully new talent will be found in our new coach.” Anne Vizanko s.w - flap. o j Q a..— —98 “ 0 3 D«y Cily Wwtern V tr Bay City CtefltlfM 0 10 Saginaw I 4 7 3 Midland Dow _ .1- 3 15 1 Northwestern a_ -- 9 IS 3 fr— -e- H Junior Stacey Little drives in two more runs hitting her ninth HR of the season. Pitching her third strike out in the inning. Freshman Tammy YanBuskirk retires Central without a hit. I- The 1M5 JV Girls Softball T Frye - Coach S.W. A. Opp. IA 1 A a 0 1 ° 1 A J2 5 ■—a 1 . I JV’s Hit Hard The 1985 J.V. baseball and softball teams played their seasons hard and with the spirit of true winning teams. This aggressiveness was shown mainly through the hitting; without strong hitters the runs would not have been scored. For the baseball team, Junior Matt Kerouac best displayed this type of hitting with a .475 batting average. While for the softball team. Junior Stacey Little explained it this way, “I feel good about our season and my 11 home-runs.” Both teams had satisfying seasons with top pitching. mores Scott Loose and Tom Spencer led the baseball team to an 18-11-1 season. While Brenda Bethin and Tammy VanBusTcirk, both Freshmen, pulled in many wins for the girls. Van Buskirk said this about the upcoming season, “Overall the softball teams, coaches and members, will have the absolute strength and spirit to gain the victories needed to be the true winning teams that they are.” Denise Ware Matt James Junior Bob Isham, Sopho- Arthur HU 16. Northern J-------------- il V 1 !l V I .-IllfrtI Mriaan —4— -t - -13- —T— —TT 7 T Nurthwwwnr OTuUancr Midland How Centra] Taking her stance. Sally Smith prepares to drive Sophomore Kathy Rothley home. Netters Ace City Working the varsity boys tennis team until they were dead tired, was twelve year Coach Garth Frost. He showed them that if professionals had to sweat, so would they. He brought his abilities to the team and brought them to their feet again for another successful season. The guys practiced five days a week for no less than three hours a day; running for one and playing for two. If a person missed practice, they would have to run extra laps or set out the next match. The Colts easily defeated Northern, Central and Northwestern to place first in the City Tournament. Bay City Central, Bay City Western, Midland, and Midland Dow (because of their good hitting ability) made the Colts work for their victories. The guys put forth a lot of effort and concentration on every match they played. Never looking down on themselves, the team thought of each other as a family; a family in the sense that as a team they could go after every victory with class. The teams concept of victory was to be the best that they could be; and under Frost, the team improves more each year. As members of the team move on, they learn more about the coaching expectations. They become better and want to be the best. They practice harder, longer, and with more drive to come back the next season to be number one. Tony Szabo Girls Learn With Experience Inexperience sum’s up the 1985 Varsity girls soccer team- .They left the season with only four wins, nine loses, and one tie game. In Southwestern's first year of varsity soccer, the Colts had an exceptional season. The ladies were strong but needed to work togethermore. Junior Cheryl Willey said, “We had an interesting season because at first we didn’t play together. It was kind of like we had our own game going.” They realized their mistakes along the way, and worked at them trying to correct them. Sophmore, Dani Walker stat- ed, “I thought we had a fairly good season, but we were inexperienced and we needed to learn how to work together more.” Before the season started, the girls were a little shaky on the position of goalie, but Senior Captain Martha Cox decided she would give it a try. She did more than try; she had an average of over 30 saves per game. Playing goalie after Cox was injured was foreign ex- change student Senior Gunilla Sdjernlid. Stjernlid was just as inexperi- enced as the rest of the team, but she progressed in her shooting and dribbling skills as did the rest of the girls as the season went along. On Friday, May 10th, the girls participated in the Troy Athens Tournament. They went up against a strong team and fought hard until the end. Junior Paula Brug and Stjern- lid were chosen for the All Tournment Team and re- ceived medals. Outstanding players on the team were Walker, who lead the team defensively, and Sophomore Marla Taylor, who lead the team defensively. The leading scorers were Brug with 11 goals and Sophomore Anne Vizanko with eight goals. Cox, Burg, Taylor, Vizanko, Walker, and Sophomore Lori Warlick were chosen for the All City Team. Coach David Babieriacki said, “This season was a trying experience for all the players and coaches. It is hard to change from playing recrea- tional soccer to Varsity soccer. Players don’t realize the com- mittment that they must make to be successful. We had some outstanding individual players but we didn’t really play as a team and that is the key reason we didn't win more games.” Tracy Pickard Coach David Babieracki gives a few tips during halftime. After this talk. Sophomore Holly Thomas took Central’s best player, Monica Perez out of the game with a side tackle. Relay Teams Make State The 1985 Boys Varsity Track season was an impressive one. The boys ended their season with a 6-3 record and with all four relay teams attending the State Track Meet at Houston Stadium. Although there were no State Championships, the Colts gave a strong competi- tive presence with a number of standouts. Junior Rudolph Neal jumped 22.5’ in the long jump (only 2.5 feet away from state place- ment). The two mile relay, which consisted of Juniors Michael Cross, David Etheridge, Soph- omore Roberto Backos, and Freshman Blake Verndon, ran their best time of the year with an 8:05 giving them ninth place in 30 teams. The four hundred meter relay squadron. Senior Ray Miles, Juniors Rudolph Neal, Abdul Fisher, and Alfred Davis ac- complished their goal of at- tending the State Track Meet with an exceptional time of 42.1 seconds giving them a placement of 12 out of 30. The 800 meter consisting of Neal, Fisher, Davis, and Cross ran a time of 1:47 seconds making the meet successful for them. The Mile relay team Cross, Davis, Verndon, and Sopho- more Cedric Smith estab- lished themselves as a very consistant squadron with al- most all runners- running times in the low fifties giving them an overall score of 3.28. Other events included the quarter mile which was ran by Cross and Davis. While Eth- eridge ran the open half with a 2:00. The boys are enthused about their upcoming 86 season and believe they are on their way to a potential State Champi- onship. The boys Track Team is led by Head Coach James Jackson and assisted by Gor- don Spencer. The girls Varsity Track Team which was still in the building stage had only two experi- enced runners returning Se- nior Julie Winkfield, and Ju- nior Wanda Harvey. The team had a duel meet record of 3-6 after coming off a 0-9 season proving to the opposition that they were competitive. Senior Julie Winkfield ran the 330 low hurdles with a time of 55.6. The 440 relay team consisted of two Freshmen, Lisa Hearns and Valisa Brown and two Sophomores T racy Mosley and Jackie Payne. The ladies are coached by Helen Mur- dock. The two teams had very differ- ent seasons but overall they both were successful. With returning members from both squads they plan to be succes- ful and place in the State Track Meet. Willie Hayes Stretching for the mile relay. Junior Mike Cross thinks about the race strategy. Preparing to run is as important as the hours of practice running. It s The Hardest Part Conditioning is a major factor in any sport. When you start out in the beginning of the season, most of the partici- pants are out of shape. There- fore training for basic endur- ance is an important factor. The way you go about getting in condition is to first start running a few laps a day with a good amount of push-ups and sit-ups. As each day goes by, you should increase the amount of work-out that you do. Eventually you will be in good condition to start your regular routine. Just as there are several differ- ent sports, there are several varieties of conditioning. Football players don’t need the same kind of conditioning swimmers or runners do. Each sport has basic muscle groups that they concentrate harder on improving. All in all, what- ever it is that you do, being in good physical condition is an important part of being sue cessful in any sport, intramu ral, amateur, or professional. Katie Loehr Junior Russell Barkman and his father pull their racing canoe along the shallow water of the Rifle River. Competitive canoe racing requires a lot of walking. Senior Terry Cocking, a black belt, takes another match in full contact Karate to place first again. Pj Just Doin’ It My Way Jnorganized is defined as-not karate as being an excellent anyone interested in having a ran fit. Metarangi said, “I ■----1 ;-------J -‘..... purl for self defence. He said, good time. enjoy snow surfing because of This eives something to do tt’s tremendous speed and participating in the mind.lt also teaches the simply “Surfing in snow. It Although these studente do ngth, endurance, and involve� the same skill and not get credit for these systematic manner. btudfciiU credit for, but they also have patience.” activities, they are still willing _________________ to participate and have a lot of participating in sports such as Senior Jim Witueki said, can he ridden on as little as fun while doing it. howling, racquet hall, ice “Playing racquet ball is a fun three Inches of snow. The skatine. huntine karate anrl and an emovahie snort. It is a hoard consist of a filter glass Tracy Pickard many other strenuous sports, good time filler and good for you. 1 enjoy it a great deal and hoard (designed much like a large ski) with a strap on the Senior Terry Cocking explains would recommened it to bindings, into which a boot No gymnastic competition is offered by the Flint Public Schools. To participate, D’Anne Dodd and other students must join private clubs for practice and competition. Northern Michigan offers many trails to enjoy riding-road vehicles. Harold Dumanois flies over a hill in Harrison. Michigan enjoying the freedom of a four-wheeled all terrain vehicle. A triple threat against all opponent . Senior Mike Cross’s kicking helped Southwestern in many close games. Cross’s kicking talent was recognized when he made both kicking positions on the All-City team and took both kicking positions on the All-Valley second team. Senior Antoine Gilmore needed help from trainers Joel Harris and Rico Phillips. Luckily, he came back to make Saginaw Arthur Hill pay. Front Row: Andre Pringle, Abdul fisher. Mike Cross. Rudy Neal. Matt - fry . Troy Pope. Reggie Mitchell. Scott Pulkinghorne, Harold Merri- wethec, Dennis Jones. I sealer Liston. Second Row: Joey Lajewski. Jody Coleman, Antoine Gilmore. James Battles. Bill Bowens. Torrence Jarret, Eddie Bracv. Arthur Wilson. Roberto Bakos. Courtney Pouncy. Bob Nies. Charles Ring� � Third Row: Mike TIngley. Torrence Branch, Rodney Brm y. Brian Williams, Fred McClen don, David Veasley, Aaron Minner. Mike Watkins, Matt Taylor, Earl Junes. Marcus Moore. Back Row: Joel Harris-Trainer. Keith Frye- Coach. Ron F rye-Coach. Robert Knight-Coach, Robert Hunter-Coach, Mike Shared-C« ch, Mike Huchin- senOoaeh, Joe Lajewskt-Coach, James Jackson-Head Coach. Junior David Veasley catches the first touchdown of the season. It was a good game soured only by a one point defeat. Senior Matt Frye fights off a double team to help Senior Scott Polkinghorne break the line and run his pattern. Overtime Win Caps Season Finishing third in the city with a record of four wins and five losses, t he Varsity Football team had a much wanted improved season. of the Year Award, while Most thought that the ( was given the Butch Improved went to Charles off- just two games really hurt Carpenter Award, lawarded to Kingo. t he biggest award ot us. As small as the team was. the best defensive squadl. the season, Most Valuable we did a good job. I wish we Player, was earned by All would have had a winning | The Rugged Jug Award, given State receiver Michael Cross, season for the coaches.” Cross ------------------------------Ul the must consistent player added, “This season had it'd To the surprise of many, the in the Central game was Southwewstern landed five frustrations such as the team had a very good season, accepted by Senior Abdul spots out of twenty on the AD Central and Arthur Hill Losing the opener to city rival Fisher. The Larry Smith City Team. Defensively: games, but it also had its Central by only one point in Award was given to Senior Fisher- defensive back, Senior excitement such as the the last three minutes of the Andre Pringle for being the Matt Frye- nose guard, and Northwestern game. Overall, I game, the team went on for it's most dedicated lineman. Junior Fred McClendon- was quite happy with the way first shut out of the year with Pringle was also the recipient defensive end. Offensively: we played. a 20-0 score against Pontiac Central. They bagged another win by overcoming Bay City Cenral 10-0. The team had an ot the Steve I looLittle Award Pringle- guard. for his defensive ! skills. Troy Pope earned the Rookie Popp commented, “I realty Matt Frye JV Learns Hard Lessons The City champs of the year before were shocked week after week until they stood 0- 9 at season’s end. The other city schools are joyfully pred- icting a droop in Southwest- ern’s football future but, “Not So!”, says JV coach Joe La- jewski. These were quality people, but inexperience hurt us badly all season long. Every week we were starting from three to six Freshman. Our returning veterans worked very hard during their off season, but there was only ten of them. We were forced to rely on inexperienced Fresh- man starters as well as bench strength.” Those veterans performed he- roically all season. William Hawkins and Don Sherber were fearless on defense, and quarterback Dan Mount im- pressed many opposing coaches with his cool profes- sionalism and the raw talent of his passing ability. When Dan had time to throw, Blake Verndon showed why he was the most feared receiver in the Saginaw Valley. Jesse Carpenter and Mike Watkins were living proof that the small man with courage can play in the back field, as they continually were able to make gains with the ball de- spite the inexperienced block- ing line. That experience was off set somewhat by the ferocious lineplay of veterans Tom Wit- ucki, James Jones and James Vance. So what about the future of our football team? “Actually we’re very optimis- tic, and very excited,” said Lajewski. The talent is there. Freshmen like Keith Dixson, Doug Ellington, A1 Fisher, Mike Benton, Sean Larkin and many more will keep Southwestern’s stars rising in this state. They weren’t just losing ball games this year, they were learning lessons. All the JV’s gave an amazing display of courage this year that went unnoticed because of their record. Head Varsity Coach James Jackson agrees “The talent of those youn men will become apparent U the Saginaw Valley Confer- ence in another year. I think their courage was obvious to anyone that played them. They will be champions. Joe Lajewski Front Row: Chinuu McGee. Jeff Kline, Kirk Boshaw, Jason Musae, JdMJii tlli mv Carpenter, Michael Walkiiia, Keith L)iXou, Kevin Hnl ■■ mmam Ill.L. W. t| f j OL Wl'livi . nHIRF ”rnillri, ntlM’HI mnUav Qrnnrl ,n H.,Ttliyil rnnitri, ni nrmrTTi i nen. i n I to now; i ■ L, i I) , _ _ i) i r |j I a. _ a a rvTTcnnri nmirm, r mil i Tpnntffp, rvrPTT Hawk, .Tern- Norris. TVmne Ponder. Sean I.arkin, Todd Mrfredie, Doug Ellington, Keith Frye. Coach. Rack Row; Ron Frye, Coach, Tom Witucki. Leo Gibson, Ali Fisher, Brian La Porte, Robert MarUon, Jun Jones, •Jim Vance, L)an Muuul, Levui Lock- Causing an incomplete pass by striping the ball, Jason McWilliams saves another scoring threat. Jason McWilliams, stops another Blocking the opponent’s move to the play lor no gain m the last quarter ol outside, a Southwestern pi the Northern game. the value ol practicing hours in the Colts Break Par The 1985 Varsity Golf season was relatively successful. The team worked hard, finished third in the Valley conference; only a few wins shy from first place. Seniors Jim Witucki, Matt Lindsay and Jason Issak, with their consistent good scores, helped the team dramatically. Issak held the number one position with a 78 average. Seniors David Abney and Matt Kerouac took to the rear with good scores that brought about many unexpected victories; like the matches against the two Bay City teams. Next year will be a rebuilding season for the golf team because all five starters will be graduating. Abney said, “The team has a hard road ahead, and I wish the team all the luck in the world.” Jim Witucki Senior Jim Witucki, cleaning the mud off his new clubs, and prepares for another descent to the green. Jason Issak, Senior, reviews a long putt after dubbing his chip shot, but rallies back to finish with a 78 against Pontiac Central. s.w. Qpp— 340 Bav City Wastarn - 357 340 Bay Citv CoaUal 330— 330— —not 341 Noflnffn 334 Arm Arbor 380 Sag. Artnur mil 330 Pontiac Centra! 354 Midland 348 337 Central 352 337 Saginaw 5W Front row: Jason Issak. Coach Donald Stewart. Matt Kerouao I aat Row: David Shimmon , Matt l.indsav. Jim Witucki, David Abney. 1st - City 3rd - Valley 9th • County 10th - Region Girls Move Team Southwestern Girls’ Varsity Tennis finished their season with two wins and seven losses. This disappointing rec- ord has given the 1986 team the initiative to come back with a winning season. The key to their losing streak can not be pinpointed to any one thing. The team consisted of all underclassmen with the exception of Senior Paula Brug. Lack of experience also hurt the girls. Another factor was shifting players and decid- ing who should play what position. Somewhere in the middle of the season a turn came about when positions became final. This proved helpful because the girls weren’t kept in sus- pense as to where they would be playing. Junior Holly Thomas made a drastic move from playing number one doubles, to playing three singles, and moving again into number two singles. Junior Marla Taylor interchanged between two and three singles. Junior Anne Vizanko started at three singles, went down to four singles, then down to one doubles, and landed back at four singles. Senior Paula Brug went from four singles, to three singles, to one doubles where she connected with Sophomore Sue Osland as an almost unbeatable team. The only position that seemed to remain constant was Junior Jackie Gamino holding num- ber one singles. She was a bit timid after moving up from three singles the year before. She commented “At first I was scared I was going to lose every game, but then I surprised myself by winning more than I lost.” After being the underdogs, the girls took second place in the City Tournament. This match was highlighted by five hour marathon at four singles in which Vizanko defeated Northern’s Jane Personett (3- 6, 7-6, 12-10; 1-9). Other City title winners were Sopho- mores Jennifer Liversedge and Kim Wallis at number three doubles, and Brug and Osland at number one doubles. While munching on pizza at the banquet, it came as no surprise that Gamino was se- lected for Most Valuable Play- er. Liversedge was given Most Improved and Junior Mellisa Rock Most Dedicated. Rookie of the year went to Osland while Leading Scorer went to Vizanko. Order The team is anxious for the 86 season and many of the girls are taking lessons through the winter. With all four singles returning, they plan to take their opponents by surprise having a winning season. Coach Garth Frost boasts, “The girls returning show promise of development and being competitive in 86.” Junior Marla Taylor summed up the whole team’s feelings by saying, “I think we will do better after we another year’s experience.” Anne Vizanko Most valuable player, Junior Jeff Clothier leaps into the air to win a free ball as Senior Bob Isham closes in. Jeff and Bob played “heads up“ all year long. Demonstrating his All Valley form. Senior Joe Noreiga boots a kick to a teammate standing near the sidelines. Joe’s foot kept the Colts out of trouble this season. t Taking pride in hi� work, Junior During a game with rival Adam Goldstein washes hi� own car at agression and lough play were al ils a tund raiser tor the soccer team. best. Sophomore Randy Hudson Afterwards, Adam remarked. it displays a text book” slide tackle. ■--� -----------H ll UKa IJKC Ilcw. — Team Struggles Whenever a team experiences a lot of problems, their record usually reflects it. The Colts Boys Soccer Team experi- enced a whole lifetime of prob- lems in one short season. Players said problems ranged from: key injuries, academic problems, overall inexperi- ence, and disqualifed players. These problems coupled with a tough schedule proved to make a long season. This year’s team suffered through a disappointing 2-13-3 sea- son.The kickers played well in every game, however they had difficulty coming up with clutch goals. Without clutch goals, they had a tough time against state powers such as Troy Athens, Birmingham Brother Rice, Birmingham Seaholm, and Warren DeLaSalle. Southwestern participated in two prestigious tournaments: Troy Athens and Carman In- vitational. At Troy Athens the Colts ran into two tough teams, defen- ding state champions Troy Athens and Birmingham Sea- holm. The Colts lost both by the score of 4-0. Despite the losses the tournament was beneficial for the underclass- men. They gained valuable experience while upperclass- men Joe Noreiga, Senior, and Jeff Clothier, Junior, were named to the All-Tournament Team. Senior, Ben Guiterrez said about the Troy Athens Tour- nament, “Everyone played as hard as they could, however our inexperience was too much to overcome.” A week later they participated in the Carman Invitational. It was here that their best soccer was played. In the first game Southwestern played unbeat- en Carman. Carman led 2-0 early in the game, but the agressive Colts came back to tie. A ltfte Carman goal dashed their hopes for victory. Freshman, Eric Rettenmund said, “We felt like it was our tournament but we couldn’t get a clutch goal when we needed it!” Although this year’s team had a disappointing season. Senior Vaughn Bradley summed it up like this, “I know we could have done better, but I en- joyed going out to the park and practicing flying checks until the sun went down.” Jay Clothier B y� SpffttI s. Ups. Suarii Lxaali Miiilalhl Hirminirhirm Sew hohn Brother fttre Carman------ FTtnt Central Midland Dow Flint Central r Flint Northern i 1 Warren Dfc I .a Salle _ 5 _ i _2 2 -±- Q A - i - —3 After shooting. Freshman Tonya Scales waits for the outcome, while Pontiac Northern girls wait for a foul call because one of their girls are down. Senior Jackie Barnes rebounds, as Freshman Sonja Swain awaits to couteract. Lady Colts Lack Spark Scoring was the biggest prob- Freshman Sonja Swain 1 hope for the better prefor- good, her persona! perform - lem that the Southwestern thought the season went well mance for myself and the ance was excellent. Variety Girls Basketball were being her first year on Varsity, team.” She felt the qualities that helped her varsity perform- ance was i _______________________________ Next year the team has experi - Senior and Co-captain Jackie ence and goals for the season this season began with everyone returning but finished 3 around from last bling. “Having a winning sea- on the wrong track but ended three of the ladies. Colts hope son,” said Swain, “ia a goal of on an upnote. The turn around to open a winning season and Their low contin- stricts. Fin- mine.’1 was the players hanging to- keep the cycle going through- gether. “Playing scared and out the year, heart,” said dients that in the Vallv and Junior Jackie Barnes thought , the team couldn’t the season didn’t go as well as Potter was the problem with Wanda Harvey the same ingre- she hoped. “The biggest prob- certain team mates. She con- year’s lem was the team didn’t get eluded saying though the along well, in my senior year team’s season wasn't very — Leaping high for the jump ball. Senior Sonya Swain tips it to her teammate Senior Alicia Johnson who is waiting to receive it. Swartz Creek Saginaw Northern Central Bay City Western Art ‘’«Ip;, riI vllvrf Bay City Central � � � - — ncccnfr Clio Midland Pontiac Northern Northwestern Midland Dow Powers Pontiac Central SL Sophomore Tricia Webber gets ready to accept her Most Dedicated Swimmer Award from coachs Ken Alien and Paul Robinson. Flying home for a first place against Pontiac Central is Senior Captain Becky Williams. City Title Leaves Home Completing their season with their events. I hope that the Award, Sophomore Tricia The six meets that the team a 6-6 final, the Swimming girls get the City Title heck Webber. Most Dedicated, lost were hard on the team but Fillies worked hard for every next year.” Berky is a three Junior Katie l.oehr, Most they never lost that extra victory. The team had year letter winner and was Valuable and Co-Captain, strength that allowed them to decreased U half from «he past given the Spirit Award for her Senior Keekv Hopper. Mosf win the other six. The years which made il harder on dMIlCHIM Mfl attitude all the uiris and coaches.______towards the team.______________________________________chaUragro that the g Junior Sue Estes was voted held and seemed to come This year's captain, Senior Other awards were given to Captain ol the ibbb team and through when the peroraro Beckv Williams feh, 1 had a Freshmen Khn Hopper. Mosf simple stated, good year as captain and felt Improved. Karen Zaragoza, the best of my abilities be a that the girls did a good job in Outstanding Sophomore strong leader for the tram. Denise Ware Sherman Campbell knows how to make shot from the free throw line count for victory. Five Midland Dow players weren’t enough to stop Jackie McLaurin from scoring two. Overtimes Prove Team This was a year nobody expec dream come true. The need for Northern and brought home drive, ted in basketball. Most people a City Series win pushed the the victory. thought the Colt team would SW team in the final seconds The season had manv surprises win a lot of games, but they of regulation play. Although The first game of district and disappointments, but the ended their season with a 10- SW had a chance to pull away, competition also had the ele- Cults learned a lot about the 10 record. But the Colts did they missed the shot. Over- menta of a dog fight. Although sport of basketball. not give up those defeats time showed the team’s deter- they started slowiy and made easily. They fought all the way mination. Matching Northern many mistakes against Car- Kevin Dixson to Jinal tick of the official shot for shot, they went into a men. they pulled it together to Wanda Harvey clock. They learned a lot in the seeond overtime depending on put the game into overtime. overtimes they played. determination to save the Overtime proved disappoint- game. Their determination ing. and the team couldn't The Northern game was a was proven when they felled defeat an inspired Carmen sw Varsity Basketball Opp 75 Lapeer West 60 63 Beecher 60 56 72 Saginaw Arthur Hill Ann Arbor Pioneer . 61 58 64 R7 Northwestern 5.1 74 VI 52 —43— 65 68— 46 70 55 Saginaw Eisenhower Bay City Central Ann Arbor Huron 60— 60— Do 63 Saginaw 69 83 Isapeer East 51 69 Midland 67 76 Northern (2 OT) 69 66 Northwestern 16 74 Saginaw Arthur Hill 65 72 Central (2 OT) ' 74 103 Midland Dow 89 DISTRICT 69 Carman W— Var� il Basketball-Front How: Ed- Jackie McLaurin. Kevin Dixaon. An- 4 — n i _ D� lfJut II .in Ctll lAfiiici rrii n ii, i n“T mi TUcirii JV Girls Gst Win “Patience is an essential.” is a true statement about the Southwestern Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Team. The girls had to wait through two seasons for their first victory when they beat Pontiac Northern. This patience and determination helped the young team finish 3-17. Moving up to Varsity, the young players hope to make a good impact on the squad. Three of the players feel the season went very well. Junior Val Davis hopes her perform- ance will qualify her for Var- sity next year. While on JV, her game improved as well as her attitude towards basket- ball. Sophomores Lisa Hearn and Betty Thompson felt the same about the two years ahead. Both feel that their experience on JV will help ■them make Varsity, and- Lady Colt patute off the ball to a teammate. Boys’ Fight Dan Mount throws into teammate Earl Gibbs. Injuries trunl Hum. Kevin Wheeler. Joe l djcwshi, Jmmc Carpenter. Malcolm KoOeru, lien Mount. Havneli Brown. Back How: Harrv Jarkeon-l Mch. Karl tiibh� . Dou« Wilson. Merr Wriehl Kohen Wright. Ali Kieher. I.rmlv The Boys' JV Basketball Team had a fair but exciting season. Injuries and eligibility hurt the team during the second half of the season. The team finished the year with only two guards, Sophomores Jesse Carpenter and Joe La- jewski, after losing Sophomore Raynell Brown and Junior Steve Cook. They had a strong inside game with Junior Grady Roberts scoring and Sopho- more Earl Gibbs leading re- bounding. The most exciting game in City Series was against Flint Northern. Going into over- time, the Colts lost in the final seconds, 44-42. The team did well in the Saginaw Valley standings with an even 5-5 record. The best Valley game was with Saginaw Arthur Hill, when Brown sent the game into overtime by hitting his last two shot.� . In overtime, the Colts played a strong defensive game and a solid offensive game, with Gibbs hitting the final two points from the free throw line to clinch the win. The JV Bovs’ team finished map season with an 8-12 Jesse Carpenter Earl Gibbs John Parker completes the breast stroke portion of the 200 meter indi- vidual medley relay. Ability Wins The boys’ swim team had their best season since 1980 accord- ing to Coach Ken Allan. We won four dual meets, took second place in the City, 6th in the Valley, and second in the Mt. Morris Invitationals. At fifteen swimmers, the team was small because most teams have twenty to twenty-five. Because of their size, they were able to surprise many larger teams with their endur- ance and skill. Made up mainly of freshmen and seniors, “The team was able to learn from their mis- takes and make the improve- ments as needed to make this a champion season,” accord- ing to their Coach Allen. 200 and 500 freestyle. Paul Short, Sophomore, also took two firsts in the 200 IM and 100 breast stroke. Senior Captain Keith Allen had two firsts in the 50 and 100 freestyle in the City Meet again this year, making him a three year champion in these events. Loehr performed well in the 100 back, 200 free, and 200 medley relay, while Short swam away with the 100 breast and 200 IM. Senior Brion Tash contributed with high place finishes. All of the team had outstand- ing performances. They had to compete against larger teams, but always showed their supe- rior power. Senior Co-captain Eric Loehr Becky W’illiams took two first places at the Mt. Katie Loehr Morris Invitationals for the Pat Pritchett handled the diving for this year’s team. Conquering the fly. Eric Loehr drives toward the finish with the endurance and skill required by this stroke. Lay-Off Hurts leers Coach David Jensen passes on in- structions to the team during a one minute time out during the Saginaw Arthur Hill game. Although they started the season slowly, the 1985-1986 Hockey team caught fire about one third way through the season, losing only one game in their next twelve outings and finishing the season 12-8-3. Despite the fact they were only four games over .500, the skating Colts had impressive victories over arch rivals Mid- land and Midland Dow. Both victories came on Midland ice, a rare occurrence. En route to a share of it’s second consecutive city crown, the Colts posted a 3-1 record in league play. They also fin- ished second in the always competitive Saginaw Valley Conference. scoring unit in the area was Southwestern’s first line, Ju- nior Tim Touhy, Senior Cap- tain Bob Isham, and Senior Matt Kerouac. Tuohy com- mented, “We had a fairly decent season. It was lots of fun, anyway. I just wish we could have won regionals.” Also supplying some needed scoring punch were Senior Captains Matt James and Pete Henzarek. The hard hitting defensive corps were James, Juniors Dave Shimmons and Jerry Collins, and Sophomores Mark Crow, Matt Payne and Scott Magulick. The highlight of the ’86 season was bringing home the cham- pionship trophy from Tier I of the Genesee County Tourna- ment II. To win this trophy in the top of three divisions. Southwestern had to beat a heavily favored and high pow- ered Kearsley team. That vic- tory, combined with the Colt’s previous triumph, made them the only team to beat the Big Nine Champion Hornets twice. The season ended in hard fought loss to Kearsley in the first round of regionals. Senior Eric Garty, right wing, said, “We had a pretty good year, but I think the big layoff at the end of the season hurt our chance to win regionals.” Of the season, Head-Coach Dave Jensen said, “We had our highs and lows, but over all. I’m pleased with the effort put forth by our guys.” Matt James The Colts possessed one of the most potent offensive attacks in the arena. The premier goal Front Row: David Shimmons, Bob Isham, Pete Henzarek, Billy Sim mulls. Mall James, Eric Gariy, Matt Keruuac, Scull Magulick. Back Row: Dave Jenaen-Coach. Utut Plump- Trainer. Jell Hrabaw, John Lee, Eric Pattee, Scooter Shoops, Pete Pakaia, Mark Crow. Jerry Collins, Matt Payne. Tim Tuohy. Vaughn Bradley. Tom Cole-Amt. Coach. George Earle- Amt. Coach. fws-e-c.: S1V Varsity Hockey Grand Blanc 5 -- -7 4 2 — — nspnuw Artnur Mill Powers 10 5 Kearsley 3 B Midland Dow 4 1 Grand Blanc 12 13 Central 6 Orand Rapids Central 2 9 Midland 8 —11 Northern 0 5 Port Huron Northern 2 11 Northern ___ 0 Saginaw Arthur Hill —3- 2 Kearsley 7 ivnaiana 4 3 —®- Port Huron Northern •Jackson Lumen Christi 3 10 CITY 1st VALLEY 2nd TOURNAMENT II 1st Senior Goaliender Bill Simmons pushes another shot to the right of the goal during the Central game. Peiri Pakal foreign Getting a cool drink after a hard 2nd gets in an illegal period in the Midland game. Senior sAwcfcoweef tfaofew unnoticed hv the Captain Matt .lame« later led the ■ etttack in the Colts 9 to « victory. Filled with sickness and injur- ies, the wrestling season was marked by many high points. Junior Charles Ringo posted an impressive record until he was slowed up with the flu and then hospitalized. Senior Co- captain Matt Frye was in a car accident and injuries kept him out for twenty matches. Soph- omore William Hawkins was also slowed by the flu. Even though the season was Rejoicing after his Valley victory. Senior Ron Weissend later made it to state competition. Injuries Pin Wrestlers flawed, the Colts came through and had an improving record. Todd Blackledge, Ju- nior, said, “I enjoyed this year because we went to different schools to practice and we had more experience to make bet- ter showings.” Although they didn’t have any team cham- pionships, they were runner- up in the City Tournament, the best performance in eight years. Senior Captain Ron Weissend placed 1st at 132 pounds, Frye was 1st at 155, Senior Mark Bradfield was 1st at 145, and Ringo was 1st at 167. In the Valley Tournament, the team finished 7th overall, but had two men place. Blackledge placed 2nd at 105, and Weis- send won at 132. Breaking the school record of 32-8, Weis- send finished the regular sea- son 33-7. Winning at district but being eliminated in the regional meet, he finished 39- 9. Frye said about the season, “Wrestling is one of the tough- est sports I’ve been in. I still had fun though, because the team was close to each other and the coach.” Ron Weissend Senior Malt Frye, wrestling at 155, takes his opponent to the floor. Later Throwing his opponent. Senior in the season, he was floored by a car Charles Ringo knows the match is accident. about to be his. t SW Places Third Varsity Volleyball played a good season, placing third in the Beecher Invitational and also in City. This year’s team was Holly Thomas, Lori Warlick, Trina Meyerhofer, Michele Sko- nezney, Paula Brug, Jackie Gamino, Co-captain Lisa Harris, and Captain Lore Al- lessie “The girls worked hard this season and showed great po- tential. The third place trophy they brought home is the first that Southwestern has ever received in Volleyball,” ac- cording to Coach George Cole. Special thanks are given by the team to water boy, Jim Witucki, who was also a great assistant coach. His help was deeply appreciated. Lore Allessie Making a save, Junior Holly Thomas also discovers how hard a wood floor can be. Spiking Home For the first time in three years. Freshman sports were instituted. This gives fresh- men a chance to play in sports they usually can’t participate in. Volleyball and basketball, be- ing winter sports, do not have many spectators. If they con- tinue to strive for perfection, maybe, in years to come, peo- ple will stand up and take notice. Our freshmen worked hard to improve their skills so they can play on JV next year. This season our JV Volleyball team showed a lot of effort. After a long season of wins and defeats, they still feel confi- dent. The team members Tooter Montini, Brenda Bachman, Kathy Rothly, Sus- an Estes, Michelle Watson, Barb Adams, Karen Cox, Kim Wallis, and Jonese Whitfield lost their first game to North- ern, and their second to Bay City Western. They came back to win against Flint Central and Saginaw in well played games. After playing long, hard games in the City Meet, the JV squad came in first, defeating all the other city schools. They also placed second in the Flint Winter Games, winning 12 of 14 games. Shelbie Bethel John Brand Kathy Rothlcy show� her value to the team with a timely bump. ) Freshman Volleyball coach. Ms. Donna Comfort, gives the team a word of encouragement. Terry Brown shows t team the correct form for Conditioning for a sport begins before the first game and lasts all season Iona. Shelley and Duran serves tin- It’s Just Natural! To really appreciate beauty in nature may be fun, but it could also be dangerous. Scuba div- ing combines both. English teacher, Dr. Patricia Abrams has a big interest in scuba diving. She obtained this interest from some friends five years ago. Dr. Abrams took lessons for a total of thirty hours to obtain her basic certificate. During the training she learned to share air with someone from a singu- lar tank, how to surface, how to keep under control in case of an emergency, not to dive in water over 100 feet, and to make sure to keep an eye on her air tank while swimming. All of these safety precautions are taught to insure the safety of the diver. Dr. Abrams dives with her husband, Jerry, who also helps coordinate the Genesee Coun- ty Sheriffs dive team. They usually go to Grand Cayman Island which is 400 miles south of Miami, Florida, in the Carribean. Many beautiful and different things can be seen while diving in the Grand Caymans. Tropi- cal fish, such as angel fish, parrott fish, butterfly fish, and unusual coral formation are all natural underwater sights there. Once, while diving there, they had a dangerous incident. They were caught in a current, carried away from their boat, and had to be rescued. They also had a run in with a four foot baracuda, but he was tame and let them take pic- tures of him. Although diving is fun and beautiful there are a few things to watch for, as step- ping on a spiny sea urchin, the coral reefs, or going too far into caves. Also while surfacing they have to come up slowly. Coming up too fast could endanger their lives. Scuba Diving may be a very interesting and exciting way to explore and enjoy the beauti- ful fish and coral, but it also takes training and fortitude. Cheryl Lawson Dr. Abrams skillfully trys to feed bread crumbs to this cute little angel fish. - •� Dr. Abrams and her husband � lerry pose for a quick picture while explor- ing an old shipwreck. Mrs. Mary Lingenfelter Mr. Art Lokkins Mr. John Lynch Mrs. Judi Malecki Mrs. Suzanne Meissner Mr. Jesse Moore Mr. Ernest Moore Mr. Marvin Nunn Mr. Gary Popovitz Mr. Lowell Ricky Mrs. Jeannine Roberge Mr. Paul Robinson Mr. Ronald Sack Mr. Frank Scott Mr. Kenneth Seybold Mrs. Roberta Simons Mr. Ken Stice Dr. Clarence Straham Mrs. Rose Thomas Mr. Marvin Thompson Mrs. Patricia Vied Mrs. Barbara Vukovich Mr. Russell Ward Mr. Richard Warnick Mr. Larry Webb Mrs. Jeanette Webster Mrs. Jean W'esley Mr. Timothy Wheatley Mrs. Beverly Wilson Mr. Jerome Wobert What’s Cooking While they slept, the Clo- thier’s house burned. The only thing that saved them was their dog, Simon, who barked and awakened the family. The house in flames, the family ran to safety. The fire started in the family room from a short in a lamp on March 24, 1985. Although the family suffered many losses, the worst was the loss of their wedding album. The Clothiers weren’t without friends. Mr. Ebmeyer had them stay in his home until their home was ready, six weeks later. As Jeff Clothier says, “It was fun staying at a new house for six weeks, but I was depressed over all the losses.’’ The Clothier were devastated when they returned after the fire and found this. Frost Facts Aren’t Trivia Mr. Garth Frost, a teacher at Southwestern High School, has served thirty years in the school system, twenty-seven being at his present position. His first four years were dedi- cated to two other Flint schools, Selby and Buell elem- entarys, where he taught 3rd and 6th grades. He now teaches 9th through 12th grad- ers, Phychology, Economics, and Sociology. The classes he teaches interest him very much, but at one time he also had taught U.S. History, En- glish, American Government, and Civics. Frost says his reasons for becoming a teacher are that he feels it is his purpose in life. “At the end of the day you feel like you have helped someone. But the real accomplisment comes when you see you have helped some- one help themselves to func- tion on their own.” This ambitious teacher had goals in high school just like another teenager. His main objective was to “get out”. He went during WWII, and up until his senior year didn’t know whether or not he would be drafted. He wanted to go to college, but his family didn’t have the money. Fortunately, Frost received an athletic scholarship from Michigan State University. Mr. Frost is a graduate from Michigan State University and did some graduate work at the University of Michigan. His major was called a 'divisional major’. Economics and social studies, with an emphasis on sociology and psychology. During his summers, Frost played on an American League Baseball team. While in high school he played many sports, such as, track, basketball, and football, in which he won a total of nine varsity letters. He made all state in 1946 and continued his talent in foot- ball through his college years. One accomplishment Frost feels stands out in his career, was during 1962, when he was involved in an S.W. program called, “Personalized Curricu- lum Program” (PCP). The object of this program was to counsel students who wanted to drop out of school and help them to get back on the right track. Frost, along with anoth- er teacher each took fifteen students to counsel. Nine out of Frost’s fifteen graduated. He felt, “this was a good aid to students not doing so well”. With his free time, Mr. Frost keeps himself busy by garden- ing and photography, playing golf and tennis, and working with ceramics and water co- lors. He and his wife do a lot of their own canning, which they have taken up as a hobby, along with making their own jellies. Loving to cook, they also make their own baked goods, specializing in breads and pies. The couple also enjoy their time together, tak- ing walks of up to two miles a day. Tracy Pickard Checking on resources for her Science Fiction class, Mrs. Christine Berent looks for books by Heinlein and H.G. Wells. Berent Organizes Beginners You may have had Mrs. Chris- tina Berent in your freshman year, and then in your junior and senior year you may have had another of her classes. You think that she has forgotten your name, but the moment you walk in her room, you hear, “Hello John, it’s nice to have you in my class again!” What a surprise, Mrs. Berent probably knows a lot about you, but how much do you know about her? Berent is now in her 5th year of teaching at Southwestern. That doesn’t sound like much until you consider she has been in the teaching profession seventeen years and taught at McKinley Middle School. For some, she was a familiar face when the ninth grade was moved to Southwestern. came to Michigan when she was two. During Berent’s col- lege years she went to Western Michigan University and re- ceived her B.S. After that she went to Eastern and got her M.A. Junior Mike Wilson said this about Berent. “I consider her a very fair grader and I en- joyed being in her class. This is one of many students who enjoyed Mrs. Berent’s class and her work. Merritt Jones commented that, “I remember having Mrs. Berent in 9th grade, and she busted me for skipping. She taught me fast the importance of English through that, and in her class- room. She’s a very good teach- er, and those are hard to come by.” dren; Rachel, aged one, Thad- deus, three, and Terese, who is five. Many seniors remember missing her during her mater- nity leaves for the last two children. Mrs. Berent is a very good teacher with a lot of experi- ence who takes pride in her work and in her family. She could very easily be described as one of today’s finer teachers because of her distinct way of educating students. James Kodat Mr. David Berent, her husband, is a counselor at Central High School. Both like working with children and teens. Mrs. Berent says, “Teaching can be very gratifying and sometimes frus- trating. However, there isn’t anything else I’d rather be do- • _ � � ing. While Berent says she lived in Michigan all her life, she was actually born in Chicago, 111. and As many teachers, Berent en- joys traveling. She has trav- eled to Acapulco, Mexico; Reno, Nevada; the state of Washington; Washington, D.C.; and Florida. Berent says she likes to read and take walks as well. She hasn’t much free time, but with all those trips, who would! Other things also take away free time, like her three chil- Mr. Wolbert Plays for Keeps Who would have thought, Mr. Jerome Wolbert, a ninth grade history teacher, could play the piano? It has been said that in order to play the piano, you would have to start at a very young age, but he started at twelve and has been playing 35 years. He has had lessons, but is mostly self-taught. Mrs. Angrews, his first music teach- er, said he could have been a concert pianist and tried to stress to him that he should choose that career. Besides piano, he has played many other instruments such as the trombone. He has also managed six groups that have played for parties, social gath- erings, many dances, and dif- ferent ethnic weddings. After he graduated from high school, Mr. Wolbert attended Mott Community College and the University of Michigan where he earned his degree. What he loves most is to travel. He has visited most of the fifty states, along with Europe, Brazil, and the Carri- bean. Mr. Wolbert was the first person from his family to visit distant relatives in the mountains of Czechoslovakia. Mr. Wolbert speaks several foreign languages fluently. He feels that if you learn to speak a foreign language, you should visit that country to learn about its culture and the lives of its people. When asked about the differ- ences between today’s kids and his teenage friends, Mr. Wolbert felt that today’s teens have more opportunities. He also thinks that teens today are not motivated in doing anything. Mr. Wolbert is a very interest- ing person. He feels that he has had a really good life. Derrick Keyes Mrs. Marion Anderson Miss Sarah Andrews Mr. Robert Ash Mrs. Christina Berent Mr. Jeff Blanchard Mrs. Gloria Blueitt Ms. Mary Brackins Mr. Jimmie Bradley Mr. Robert Brawner Mr. Roy Brody Ms. Marie Chase Mr. John Clothier Mr. George Cole Miss Donna Comfort Mr. Alex Crane Mr. John Darnton Mr. Arthur Dickerson Mr. Donald Dickinson Mr. Robert Diment Ms. Mary Ehrlich Mr. Roy Eiker Mr. William Fischer Mrs. Helene Foster Mr. Garth Frost Mr. Hurman Fry Mrs. Leota Gibbs Mrs. Nancy Goldstein Mrs. Cassie Gunn Mrs. Judy Handley Miss Margaret Hardin Mrs. K.J. Hooten Ms. Dorothy Hubbard Miss Rose Marie Hunter Mr. James Jackson Mrs. Wilma Jackson Mrs. Mary Johnson Mr. Robert Knight Mr. Robert Kochaney Mr. Richard Lajewski Mrs. Charlotte Larke Mrs. Andrea Larsen Mrs. Bonnie Martinson Mr. Ken Wilson supervises the Se- nior cap and gown measurements in the auditorium before he has a meet- ing with the Student Council Execu- tive Board. Wilson Sticks Around If you have been attending Southwestern High School for the past two or three years you should know our principal’s name. Some freshman may not know yet, but knowing his name isn’t enough. Here are some facts about our principal Mr. Ken Wilson. At an early age Mr. Wilson was interested in teaching and coaching so he set out to reach his goals. The road to being Southwestern’s principal was a long one, but well worth it. During the end of his high school days, Mr. Wilson knew he had to go to college to fulfill these dreams. Even though his parents couldn’t afford to send him, that didn’t stop the fight- ing Wilson. He worked hard and received a scholarship, and then attended Mott and Eastern Michigan. After graduation from college, Wilson took his first job in Swartz Creek, teaching Ameri- can Government, American History, and Civics classes. Soon after he was transferred to the Phys. Ed. Dept., and finally became the football, basketball, baseball, and golf coach. When Northwestern opened in 1964 Mr. Wilson moved there and taught PSE and was also the basketball and golf coach there. Three years later he received his first adminis- tration position as Asst. Prin- cipal at Lowell Junior High. Mr. Wilson then went to Flint Northern in 1968 as the Asst. Principal of students, then in 1969 was promoted to Deputy Principal. After being at Northern for twelve years Wil- son wanted a change in scen- ery so applied and got the job of principal at Southwestern High School. During his spare time Mr. Wilson said he enjoys travel- ing. He has been to so many places that it’s easier to just say that he has been to over three - fourths of the world. While he likes to ski in the winter, Wilson also enjoys playing golf. Although Mr. Wilson is pres- ently single, he has four chil- dren, two boys, two girls and one grandaughter And they all seem to have followed in their fathers footsteps. Two are presently attending Michigan State, one already graduated, and one is attending Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Wilson says he could retire in August, but he likes working with young people. We can probably count on him for a couple more years. James Kodat Andy Albrant Dan Aldridge Mike Allen Ben Allen Teresa Alston Trudy Amaya Brent Anderson Chandra Anderson Deric Anderson Lisa Anderson Tiffany Anderson Amy Atchison Roger Baldwin Angie Baxter Scott Beardsier John Beattie Leanne Bednarski Tony Beemer Annette Bellamy Mike Benton Vera Bone Laurie Bonventre Kim Boughner Audra Bowman Andy Brad burn Kerri Braddock David Badgley Amy Bradley Gerald Bradley Scott Brady April Brank Robert Brasseur Jennifer Bridges Jeff Bridges Mike Brigard Tom Brill John Brisbane Andria Brown Maceio Brown Terri Brown Paula Buchanan Laura Buffey 1301 I I Freshmen Angie Burke Christine Buse Marcos Bush Tara Butts Albert Calhoun Carl Cameron Jennifer Campbell Brian Cannoy Thomas Carlson Bobby Carter Mike Chahorski Brian Coffel Remember the Dream January 20, 1986 will always be remembered by Americans, especially black Americans. This was the first time the United States celebrated Mar- tin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday. (His actual birth date was January 15.) What is the real meaning of this holiday? Being honored, King joins the most exclusive of all American clubs. That America could produce a King means that fears, apologies, and doubts from a troubled racial past can now be invested in hopes and dreams for a better future. Ironically, the only other peo- ple honored are Presidents. King’s vision and passion may have freed more white people than black people. His belief in nonviolence gave America a new birth of freedom, helping banish Jim Crow laws. He not only helped the church move- ment, but aided students and women. For blacks, the implication of this national holiday is to continue with the struggle to fulfill King’s dreams. This is not a holiday to rest and play, but a day of preparation for the future struggle. Black Am- ericans must measure them- selves against King’s dream to see the free America he worked and died to create. To honor his memory, the battle against racism, militarism, un- employment and violence must continue. To have the King holiday assume its true meaning, the fight must continue at this level. It is not enough to celebrate his memory, but Americans must let his light shine on their lives. The ques- tion is then, what is being done to ensure that King did not dream and die in vain. The challenge left to face is his hope for his people. He never gave up his hope and never ceased to believe that his Dream could prevail. It is with this understanding that January 20 was dedicated to the memory of an American whose accomplishments will be best remembered by working to complete his Dream. The lives growing out of his vision will make America a stronger, more beautiful place. Wanda Harvey I h ve 6RGMTl...w rn ptinlutneRkifK; Students Wanted When students have a substi- tute teacher, the attendance rate is down. Junior Tim Touhy said, “When I have a sub, it’s just another free hour.” Most people feel going to class with a substitute teacher is not worth the effort. The assign- ment is usually short and takes about ten minutes. Then they can talk, play cards, write notes, or sleep. Many substitute teachers try to control a class of students with a lot of work. This at- tempt usually fails when ev- eryone says, ’NO WAY’. Soph- omore Chris Gamino said, “The amount of work 1 do depends on how good looking the sub is.” Most 'subs’ take attendance by sending a sheet around the room to sign. This usually backfires because there are a lot more names on the sheet than there are people in the classroom. Thus, they have to take attendance by calling names and having the stu- dents raise their hands. If a student does decide to skip the class, it doesn’t matter if the sub sees them because the sub doesn’t know them anyway. It also gives the student a chance to make a quick 7-11 run, or time for a trip through McDo- nalds. Some students don’t leave the school to skip. Instead, they ask for a bathroom pass five minutes into the hour, then return to class with five min- utes left. After five hours, the only thing a sub can say is ’Help!’ David Shimmons Lynn Condon Annette Comer Lyncia Conner Matrina Cook Tangi Coots Sherri Courter Anthony Covington Vera Craddock Verna Craddock Chris Crafi Gary Crail Donald Crane Matt Creech Liz Cummer Erika Cummings Kirk Curtis Charmaine Daugherty Brandon Davis Mr. Jeff Blanchard, a well known sub here, has only three people left in his 3rd hour class. The rest are looking for someone to sign a pass so they can be excused. Cedric Davis Erica Davis Leon Davis Mark Dayne Glenda Dennett Dude Dupew Dawn Desco Janet Dillingham Roger Dillon Keith Dixson Keith Doleanty Ken Drake Tracy Drinkwine Darcie Dubie Tina Duran Brian Durant Jason Ealey Marc Eddie Freshmen Bill Eplett Cecelia Egan Doug Elington Kim Emery Tammy Emerick Deanna Eneix Shelley eneix Terry Erickson Jennifer Evans Chris Ethington Lisa Farrar Debbie Fisher Monique Ferguson Karen Flick Malissa Fraley Shontell Franklin Terrence Gadson Athena Gardener Pete Garty Ebony Gates Tonia Gay Marcus Gere Jeanette Gervis Matt Gignac Danene Gillis Seuna Gonzales Threda Gooley Tony Gordon Kathy Graham Aschandria Griffin Michelle Griffin Veronica Griffin Chandel Gumulinski Amy Gunn Melanie Gurski Patrice Haddix Melissa Halford Lee Hall Tina Hammon Beth Hancock Micah Haralson Angela Hannigan r v Left Can Be Right Darren Harkness Sean Harrington Shannon Hawkins Shelly Hawkins Adrien Hester Dennis Higgins Michelle Hill Jim Holloway Kim Hopper Linda Hudson Linda R. Hudson William Hughey Most people reading this article have been putting on their own socks for at least ten years. Although they have had all these years to practice, many of them still do it wrong. Putting on a pair of socks takes a certain amount of skill and knowledge. In a pair of socks there is a right sock and a left sock. This is determined the first time the socks are worn. Socks should be worn on these designated feet for the remainder of your ownership. If a sock is worn on the incorrect foot, it will either be upside-down or uncomfort- able. A sock worn on the wrong foot is noticeable by an excess of material at the small toe and a pulling effect at the big toe. A sock worn up-side-down is noticeable by imprints of the toes, ankle, and stains (which are now on top, not the bottom where they belong). The stains on socks will remain no matter how often the socks are washed in Oxydol. These stains may cause embarrassment if socks are worn up-side-down on a day when shopping for shoes is on the agenda. Speaking of agendas, the next thing on yours should be to throw away your old socks and buy new ones. Start doing your socks some justice. After all, they do all they can to keep your feet warm during winter. Tina Miller Showing that his socks are on the wrong feet. Senior Ryan Whetstone has an excess of material on his small toe. Freshmen Checking out the admissions form for Central Baptist College. Senior Becky Williams seems puzzled about some of the questions. She will attend an orienta- tion in March before graduation. Her plans are set. Are yours? Make Your Choices—NOW! What is there to do after high school? Well, there is college right? After all, go to college, be on your own, make your own decisions, live the life the way you want to. Getting out from under a parent’s arm of authority is the major thing that a child thinks about after they are grounded for the first time. But what if the your dream college won’t accept you be- cause of your accumulative grade point average. Well, then you’ll settle for some- thing a little less elaborate Right? WRONG! Now what? Live with mom and dad for another year? Many students are uncertain about what they are going to do after high school or what if any college they are going to apply to. Senior Ares Hill said, “I plan to go to college but I’m not really sure about which one yet. I would like to go to MSU or UCLA.” A lot of kids feel that way. They want to go, but they aren’t sure where. They have many choices, in state, out of state or just to take a year off. Junior Tim Brooks said, “I am going to move out to Colorado and get into real estate or construc- tion.” Then there are the students that have all of these big plans; they know what their major is going to be; they know where they are going to attend and even who they are going to room with — but never send in their application. What ever a student decides, to go to college or just to stay home, it’s their choice. But start thinking about it now, before it’s too late. Michele Graves Thomas Ingram Kevin Jackson Shawna Jackson Debbie Jeare Anthony Jenkins Emmanuel Johnson Mindy Johnson Tony Johnson Dana Jones Gina Jones Jeff Jones Kenyana Jones Freshmen Payanda Jones David Kelly Dawn Kimball Jeff Kline Dann LaFhawn Brian Laporte Sean Larkin Stacey Lash Laury Lee Tamara Lehman Paula Lewis Monica Letts Carl Lindsey Dennis Littlejohn David Ldcker Erin Locust Anna Macklin Mark McCloud Susan Marks Jason Masse Veronica Marzette Cedric Mastin Phillip Mata Diane Mathews Joe Maule Dana Meadows Steve McCann Judy McCall Lynn McCormick Becky McDaniels Christine McFate Chmva McGee Sonia McKeown Quadrena McKinney Andy McMillin Charnesa McQueen Donald Minzy Dannielle Miller Dayna Miller Kellie Miller Tracey Mills Rusty Millspaugn Freshmen Russell Millspaugh Don Minzey Terry Mitehelle Rhonda Montrell Ray-Ray Moore Jamie Moriarity Joey Morris Tracy Morris Rob Morrissett Kimberly Moore Monique Mosley Robert Murray Charles Mose Wendy Musgraves Jeff Myrick Armon Nelson Tonya Newell Dale Newton Roxanna Nielson Stefanie Nohetto Carrie Oliver Kelly O’Neil Tracey Osburn Molly Panek Denise Parker Kevin Parks Eric Pattee Kenyatta Payne Scott Payne Theresa Pendergraff Dawn Perry Michael Petty Chris Photiou Sean Pickens Jeff Plunkey Doane Ponder Michelle Pratt Melissa Prince Angela Queen Shannon Ray Anthony Reed Chris Reed Freshmen Junior Gerald Polk reads an excerpt from Black Boy by Richard Wright. Thinking about the term paper she has to write, Sophomore Alva Desselle discusses The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison with a friend. Black Authors Worth Reading Being an author in America is a difficult task, but being black and an author creates two barriers. Some authors, like Richard Wright, Alice Walker, and Rosa Guy, have stepped into a career that has many problems and chal- lenges. Each has succeeded and won the respect of fellow writers and the American pub- lic. Richard Wright is an author known to many students. Many sophomores read Black Boy, his autobiography, in Successful Writing. The book describes his early accom- plishments and defeats. Stu- dents interested in how his early life affected his personal- ity can later read Native Son about his experiences with bullies who try to push him around and the way he handles them. The later work is considered his major proj- ect, and, when published in 1940, made him a well-known author. Black Boy was pub- lished in 1945. Born on a plantation near Natchez, Mississippi in 1908, he later lived in an orphanage. At fifteen, he left home, but later returned. Accidently finding the book which would become his literary bible, The Book of Prefaces started him on his career. He felt writing was the only career he was prepared to do. In 1934 he settled in Chicago where he wrote his major works. After WW1I, Wright and his family moved to Paris until his death in 1960. Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, has won na- tional acclaim with her work. People reading the book find it difficult and frustrating, but now it has been made into a movie. Seeing the movie in- creases the understanding of this author’s concepts. The Color Purple is a movie everyone, no matter what col- or or religion, will enjoy. Peo- ple cry and experience the joy of Walker’s characters; she puts you in the feet of her people. Junior, Van Shaw says. The movie was sad. It moved me!” Roxe Guy may be unknown among occasional readers, but is well known in literary circles. Born in Trinidad, she grew up orphaned and unpro- tected in Manhattan. While studying at New York Univer- sity, she became a wife and mother. In 1951, she helped found the Harlem Writer’s Guild. Some of her works include Bird at My Window and The Friends. The latter was selected by the American Library as one of the best books for young people in 1973. Mrs. Guy is a dedicated writer who gets her inspiration from being black and a woman. Cur- rently living in Haiti and New York, she is planning future projects. Each writer has the job of edu- cating people about their lifes- tyles and the lifestyles of others in this world. They have a unique way of giving others a perceptive picture of two worlds: one where they live and one which they write about. These black authors have in- spired black people to strive harder by just reading one of their books. A person feels good by simply reading one of the stories they have written. In order for more blacks to succeed, they should give the support these authors deserve for their contributions to literature and the black culture. Wanda Harvey Bridget Reifey Eric Rettendmund James Richardson Michael Richardson Brian Rife Wade Roberts Tim Robertson Corey Robinson David Root Angie Rowley Dan Rudi Crystal Runnals Jason Russell Kera Rutherford Robin Russell Robert Russel Monica Royal Kathy Ryan Melanie Sage Tarita Sampson Kendra Samuel Marty Sandlin Ken Sanders Steve Scales What Time Is It? Wearing watches was very popular with students this year. The clocks were all broken and wearing a watch was the only way to find out what time it was. As senior Scott Wallis said, “School is a pit without clocks.” Students with watches were constantly asked, “What time is it?” Yet junior Kollyn Grubb didn’t let it get to her, saying, “It didn’t bother me much, I just didn't listen to anyone who asked.” • Skippers and a hard time and were often confused. Going from classroom to classroom and person to person, they tried to find the correct time. Not knowing what time it was helped them get caught by being late to the classes they planned on attending. Students in class also worked longer. No one knew when the bells would ring, so they couldn’t close up their books with only five miniutes left in the hour. If a student got to class early, they couldn’t spend a few extra minutes in the hall because no one knew when the tardy bell would ring. Teachers also helped a lot with bad jokes, like, “It’s 3:05, time to go home! when it was really 8:45 a.m. Mr. Robert Brawner, math teacher, counteracted the clock problem by covering his clock with a piece of cardboard. When asked why, he stated, “I didn’t like looking at a clock that doesn’t work.” In the past, most people took the clocks for granted. When clocks work and everything is normal (whatever normal is) they just hang on the wall unappreciated. But after this year, every student has reason to look at the wall and be thankful for a clock to mark time. David Shimmons Jennifer F. Seymour Chad Sharp Chris Shatteck Tracy Shayler Michelle Shelton Kenneth Sheppard Ron Shier Sachi Shimoda George Shoops Sonya Siplin Chris Simpson William Simpson Chris Smith Kristina Smith Lon William Shelton Williams Steve Williams Todd Williams Candy Willis Robert Wills Jayne Wodtke Alia Womack Patricia Woodbury Dennis Worden Freshmen Pamela Smith Sherri Smith Rebecca Sogges Stacy Stahl Willie Stanley Chad Starns Wendy St. Charles Bobby Steele Christine Stevens Waba Stevens Sherwood Stevenson Todd Strong Lisa Supak Rod Summers Michelle Sutkay Stacy Switt James Taeckens Valmerile Trile Kelly Taylor Tamika Taylor Debbie Teare Jayna Thomas John Thomas Mike Thompson Tammy Thompson Kim Tobin Tracy Trim Kelly Troth Kim Urbanski Tom VanDuinen Meka Vaughn Gary Vredeveld Christina Wallace Lisa Wandrie Sheri Watson Darren Webb Hein W'ellstead Max Weis Alphonzo White Tamra White Tracey Wilber Kelly Williams 142 Freshmen Amy Yanbrick Lucy Young Melissa Zann Styles Identify Outlook Hairstyles, clothes, shoes. It’s all a part of being a teenager, and playing the role of being in style. Some kids think they should dress the way others do, talk like others do, and act like others do. This is all just to be noticed. They don’t realize if they would be themselves, and be comfortable with it, and quit the acts, we could all see the real person inside. Senior Merritt Jones says, “ I don’t want to dress the way others do because it wouldn’t be me. Dressing the way you really want to dress is a sign of the individual.” There are many different styles in clothing and in hair. In clothes there are different prints, such as plaids, paisley, stripes, polka dots, and plain old solids. Steps, layered, perms, and bohs are the styles mostly represented by South- western girl’s hair. As for the guys, most of them have clean - cut styles with a little length on the back. Most guys are comfortable in their blue jeans, T-shirts, and leather jackets, while others feel they should dress up everyday. Junior John Paschkett says, “I dress the way I want to, be- cause I don’t care what others think of me.” Another popular style is the traditional sweat pants or warm-up outfit. They come in many different styles, but a lot of them prefer the matching jackets anjd pants. Junior Andy Gollembiewski stated his opinion, “The way I dress is the way I feel. I dress to satisfy myself, not others.” Tracy Pickard Because she knows who she is, Merritt Jones doesn’t want to fol- low a group and makes her own decisions. Freshmen Melvin Abraham Kassie Adamson Richard Adamczak Tammy Adfaro Dappnyn Allen Jill Anderson Stacy Anderson Sheila Anderson Bernard Andrein Tim Aumaugher Amy Babbitt Brenda Bachman Scott Backscheider Sue Bacon Jimmy Baggs Chris Bassier Arutha Bates Richard Battles Shimene Baxter Jennifer Becker Mike Bedtlyon Mike Bennett Mark Bentoski Jennifer Blakely Kathy Boone Jean Boss Jerome Boxley Jeff Brahow Lloyd Bradley Bill Bradshaw Doug Brandfield Tina Brank Davonna Brassaur Harry Brink Raynell Brown Thad Brown Rob Carpenter Shannon Carter Jason Caves Tamara Chambry Ken Chapman Ron Chinevere 'jft i Sophomores First Year Proves Anxious FEAR: Anxious anticipation of danger, pain, fright, anxi- ety, etc. That is the definition of fear and also the way that many Freshman feel the first time that they walk through the doors and into the unknown atmosphere of S.W. The very first day in Senior High is a new learning experi- ence for Freshman. It is a day of confusion, loss of self image, lack of self confidence, an abundance of embarrassment, and nervous excitement. Freshman are sometimes scared, lost, and frustrated. All the feelings of these indi- viduals are only natural, but it is what makes Freshman stand ut as FRESHMAN. As they leave the building at 3:02, they just about feel like it is the worst day of their lives, and nothing else could go wrong. They already went to their homerooms in which they probably knew no one. 1st hour they most likely were late because of trying to find it. 2nd hour they may have ended up in the wrong class. And 3rd and 4th hour they may have asked a Senior who purposely sent them in the wrong direction. In 5th and 6th hour they just couldn’t find it, or their teachers couldn’t pronounce their name. And upon arrival the teacher sits you down to tell the entire class about your good features. Besides all that, accidently, at lunch time they dropped a pizza on their new pants. That is what the first day of Senior High is like for the Freshman, or at least somewhat similar. It seems like a lot of hassel that they go through just to make it through the day. But no matter what their fears are, it is no different than the troubles and fears that the Freshmen before them went through. It is an expected thing for them to expe- rience, and a natural fear that is what makes them FRESHMAN. Cheryl Lawson Sophomores LaCahya Cilcreast Rosalaid Colbert Latonia Coleman Patricia Coleman Amy Collins Shiela Cox Paul Craveratte Rhonda Creen Mark Crow Jennifer Curnow Susan Daly Buffy Darling Mark This Spot For Me There are certain people who have name plates where they park but it also seems that there should be a few more. There are a couple more people who have self made parking spots, and who have put their names there. There’s a little blue Omni that never fails to park in the spot that is reserved for Russ’ Welding. That type of person really deserves her own parking spot. Then there is the student with a blue Cutlass Supreme who has never found a parking place that fits his needs. There is also a large grey Buick that has some sort of parking problem because he can’t seem to park between the lines. (Maybe we should give him two parking spots.) There are also some students who drive as if they have never had driver’s education. A burnt orange Buick parks in the strangest parking spaces, and never parks in the same spot twice. NEVER! We also have the not so obvious, yet noticeable students who park in the same parking lot day after day, but not in the same place or in the same unusual way. They do this like it is an everyday ceremonial. All the students that drive, each and everyone of them, seem to help in some way to add to the very strange and bizarre events that happen in the ritual of morning parking. Cheryl Lawson Todd Deacons Brad Dickenson Josephine Dmock Jennifer Dresser Angela Dumanois Derrick Duncan Stephanie Duncan Beth Edwards Anne Estrello Deanna Evans Eric Evans Donny Fall A run off campus to McDonalds or a magnet program can mean a long search for a new parking space. Seniors Tony Prause, Steve Peterson, and friends were lucky enough to find their original spot waiting for them when they returned. Sophomores Julie Florida Kathie Fratrick Ernest Fritzpatrick , Shauntay Galleon Astral Gardener Don Garrison When Will The Bell Toll? By the time 1:30 comes around, most students are tired, hungry, and ready to go home. For some, that bell means good things, and for others, it doesn’t. Most sen- iors and juniors are dismissed for the day at 1:30 and can go home or do whatever they want. The usual routine is to go straight to the kitchen and make them- selves a huge lunch. From the kitchen, they journey to the couch, where they eat their lunch and watch the soaps. When they are done eating, they pull a blanket over themselves. As they watch TV, their eyes get heavy, and the next thing they know, it’s 6:30 and dinner time. Some people, however, do not get to go home. Freshmen and sophomores have to stay until the 3:02 bell. Other students participate in sports and after school activities such as cheer- leading, student govern- ment, and honor society. Some sports practices, like baseball, softball, wrestling, and football, may last until 5:00. Student government activities may consist of a short meeting or community function. If a student can leave or has to stay depends on their grade. Add the students waiting for practices or catching up on work and SW remains full and busy through the 3:02 bell. Matt James Although Tom Spencer can go home at 1:30, some students like Katie Loehr remain to run the halls. Robert Garza Shanta Gataon Angela Gervais Anastasia Giannouris Karl Gibbs Amy Gordon Kathy Gormley Errick Green Jhon Green Danny Griggs Elana Grossman Candice Halcomb Rebecca Hall James Hqndley Stephanie Hanson Shawn Harper Terri Hartfield Brooke Hartman Janet Haskins Brett Hawk Andra Hayes Willard Hayes Cynthia Haynes Linda Haynes Rod Haynes Matt Hazel Wendy Hazelwood Lisa Hearn Rod Hernandez James Hickey 51 Antonia Hiller Lori Hoffmeyer Ken Hogg Noel Hollins Michael Horton Tracy Howard Beth Howell Mike Hubberd Arlene Huddleston Randy Hudson Teogory Jarrett James Jones Sophomores Jim Jones Mary Jones Rasandra Keely Scott Key Tim Kinkeld Ryan Knickerbocker Mike Kordon Cathy Kubic Richard Kuchnle Heather Kulis Joey Lajewski Emily Lambaria Ki Wing Lam Kevin Lamb Karen Laragoza Terry Lattrell Earl Lavasseur Michael Lessard Studying is always hard work. Petri Sabina Hartman stands without her Pakkala has an even greater job crutches after a trip to Mr. Holly, learning in a foreign language. Skiing can be dangerous in Germany or America. Sophomores Barb Adams follows along in her English book as members of her class act out a play. Quanda Levitt Dennis Little Sabrina Lidsay Jennifer Liversedge Debbie Long Richard Lorencz Karrin Loshaw Kris Lozon Paula Lucas Terry Luttrell Scott Magulick Michelle Mahaiak Philip Mansfield Marcy Mar Evette Marzette Tina Matthews Tracy Mauk Greg McCarry Foreign Relations Made What would it be like to live in a foreign country? Think about living with people that you have only read about or seen in pictures, and becoming an active part of their commu- nity. That is what Barbara Adam, Sabrina Hartman, and Petri Pakkala have done. They have shown the courage to come and live with host families in the United States. When asked how her lifestyle in Germany is different from her lifestyle her, Adam said, “It is a big difference. The kids are a lot different.” She has participated in girls tennis and had a successful season. Hartman, also from Germany, has joined the National Honor Society. When asked about styles, she explained, “the clothes here are about three years behind us in Germany.” Pakkala comes from Finland. Participating in many sports, his favorites are soccer and ice hockey. Not only do exchange students have adjustments to make, the families they live with have to adjust, also. Freshman Kim Hopper said, “They are used to living a certain way and you have to help them along with language, traditions, and basic everyday life. At first it’s hard, but everyone gets used to sharing a little more, coopera- ting a little more, and loving a little more.” Both these students and their host families should be com- mended. The students leave families and friends hundreds of miles behind to explore a new country. The families welcome a stranger into their home for a year and learn a whole new culture from their visitor. All benefit from the new experience, and experi- ence is what it’s all about! Michele Graves Sophomores Robert McClellan Lynn McCormick Michael McDonald Fred McFadden Sonya McKinney Todd McLane Dee McLaughlin Tracy McMullen Jason McWilliams Denise Merriwether Tooter Montini Cynthia Morgan Junior Dan Madison knows he can always make-up his lesson, after all, it’s only the fourth week of the marking period. He takes time out for a nap. Taking the long way to see their counselor. Virginia Denman and Rhonda Sutherland take a walk around the building. By the time they reach the counselor's office to sign up for second semester classes, it may be second semester. Sophomores Wendy Morgan Andrina Moore Dan Mount Ed Murray Steve Myott Berbin Nelson Dawn Nelson Mike Oliver Sue Oslund Paul Owens Earl Padgett Matt Payne Mike Pedrin Lisa Phelps Rob Phillips James Pitts Michelle Plourde Time Is Running Out Remember that ten page re- port that was assigned two weeks ago? You really didn’t feel like doing it ‘right now’. Guess what? It’s due today. Doesn’t time fly when you’re doing nothing? You can put off any kind of work because you can always do it tomorrow. A lot of students procrastinate in this way. Senior Merritt Jones feels, “Procrastinating on one hand could be good because it makes you think things through. On the other hand, it could also be bad. It is the cause of a lot of regrets later.” There’s always something else to do. You can always get to your history homework or psychology assignment, but there’s only once for the ‘greatest’ hockey game or Bill Cosby episode. If you get started, you’re called to the phone for that special person. There is always something better to do. Procrastination doesn’t al- ways cost a grade, but it can cost money. Junior Steve Clapp said, “One time I put off getting gas and I ran out on Ballenger.” Students procrastinate all the time without even thinking about it. Your mom asks you to take out the trash and you tell her, ‘in just a minute’, because you're watching Kate and Allie. That’s short term procrastination. Long term procrastination is putting off cleaning your room until no one can find the floor. People procrastinate in many different ways, but everyone procrastinates. Senior Mike Cross was asked his opinion on this topic. He kept promising a reply, but it still isn’t here yet. Michele Graves Sophomores Dan Polkinghorn Pete Potsop Mary Ramirez Brian Reabe Dala Rehil Tim Reiley April Rendergraff Mike Rensberger Regine Repasky Nikki Reynolds Clarisa Richedson Doug Ritter Lisa Robinson Yusuf Robinson Barbara Roland Aimee Rousseau Kathy Rothley Shellene Royster Paul Ruggles Marty Russell Amanda Saleana Cardlyn Samuel Montrese Santee Debie Sauer James Saunders Jim Scholl Don Sharber Paul Short Buford Shumaker Lyman Simpson Chris Slieff Alicia Smith Christina Smith Mike Smith Tony Smith Robert Spain Keith Squires Tony Stephens Rebekkah Stewart Matt Taylor Eugene Thomas Sabrina Thomas Sophomores Student� had revenge on teacher� during the strike. While the teachers had gel up to walk picket lines, students had three extra weeks of late mornings. JuniorTom Bugbee times his arrival in the parking lot to the tardy bell. When he hears it ring, he rushes to class. Good Mornings Are Saturdays It’s 6:45 and that stupid alarm clock is going off again. Another day to drag that old, tired body out of bed,” said Junior Julie Biddle. After five minutes of lying there, trying to decide if it’s really worth it, both feet somehow hit the floor, the hand somehow touches the switch on the wall to let the bright world come into the room, and the body seems almost ready to tackle the world. After a 19.5 minute shower, there’s 40.5 minutes to be out the door. The clothes have been chosen the night before, so it only takes 17 minutes to put on Levi 501’s, a new Coca- Cola shirt, and leather Nikes. With 23.5 minutes left, the biggest decision of the morn- ing is about to take place, breakfast! Looking into that big, white refrigerator, there is one slice of the Little Caesar’s Special Deluxe Pizza that didn’t get eaten last night. The slice is grabbed and thrown into the microwave just in time, be- cause here comes big brother looking for something for a well-balanced, nutritious breakfast. After the pizza is hot and a glass of Dr. Pepper has been poured, it’s time to turn on Channel 66 to watch Garfield. During the com- mercial, check the bottom of a school bag for a psychology book needed to study for a second hour exam. The most peaceful studying of the day is about to take place. At 7:52, the pizza and pop are gone, Garfield is on his last episode, and the test is still in the future. Taking time to brush teeth, it’s time to find the car keys and head for school. At 8:00, the car is on the road, but it's time for a stop at 7-11. Two diet cokes have to be picked up and the final stop is the parking lot at school. Putting the car in Park at 8:13, there is a relaxing nine min- utes before the tardy bell rings. If this is a Monday morning, the pattern only needs to be repeated four more days. Se- nior Alana Rich had to say, “I’m just glad that Saturdays don’t start until at least 1:30 Stepping off bus 14«. Carletta Evans, Senior, gets ready to face her first hour at SW. After two hours, she can catch another bus to the Skill Center. After eating half his lunch on the bus. Sophomore Mike Lesard feels ready to face the rest of the day at Southwestern, his home school. Corrie Thome Andre Thompson Betty Thompson Kelly Tobin Patrick Trevorrow Sandra Trujillo Shabon Tyler Blake Verdun Natasha Ujlaky Renee Umber Tammy Van Buskirk Jim Vance Tiffany Walker Kim Wallis Brad Walters Jim Walters Derrick Walton Mike Watkins Bus Pass Required for Flint HS Degree Do you get up, get dressed, instantly become gorgeous, for a measly form of transporta- tion in a yellow, sometimes overly crowded, hunk of tin called a bus? If so, don’t feel completely abandoned at one of those many designated ar- eas where so many of us await our daily routines. A large portion of the Southwestern students have sympathy. We rush, sometimes run, to the bus stop, and patiently wait. Upon boarding , everyone grabs a seat and takes off to school. After school we return safely home again on that very same yellow bus. But wait again ... For quite a number it’s much more com- plex. There are Skill Center and Magnet students bused to other schools which, of course, takes even more transporta- tion. Mert says, “I ride 240 to school and go to 1st hour. Ride 286 to skill Center, ride 286 back to Southwestern, and go to 5th hour. It’s like spending your birthday in a grave yard.” “It’s monotonous, but some- one has to do it!”, she contin- ued. Sure, it can be monotonous, given more than one bus num- ber to memorize, trying not to miss that ride, and sitting through what could seem like hours of either sheer bordom, day dreaming, or trivial con- versation. But this cycle is something to be learned from and appreciated. (Some of us would have a long, cold walk without it.) As when Lore Allessie, now a senior, was questioned replied, “Yea, in my junior year I felt like I was getting shipped to and from. I went to Skill Center, besides having three class here which added up to a wasted hour a day. God it seemed like forever waiting to go home to eat lunch. However, it does teach the importance of punctuality, besides it gives the oppurtun- ity to meet and talk with new people.” Senior Dan Wruble, who attends both Northern and Central, with Southwest- ern as his home school, fully understood the unpleasant experience of a hasseled day of bussing, as so many of the students do. Danny simply replied; “To bus, a quote from WEBSTER: A large motor- driven passenger vehicle oper- ating usually according to a schedule along a fixed route. In other words it can get ignorant.” Well it’s all a part of that routine called life, so sleep on the decision whether it’s all worth it, and jump on the bus again tomorrow. Merritt Jones Tricia Webber Sylvia West Janise Whitfield Diana Whittner Princess Wiggins Jason Willard Paula Willey Trina William Michelle Williams Doug Wilson Michael Wilson Tom Witucki Russell Woldord Amy Wood Mary Woodbeck Tammy Woodson Fawn Wright Marc Wright Sophomores Eric Albrant Gary Anderson Victoria Arnett Chris Austin Tony Austin Shelli Balia Patricia Barnes Patricia Bonner Mike Banning Angela Barbeau Russell Barkman Jackie Barnes Keith Beaudrie Fay Benton Julie Biddle Lynn Billups James Boulton Alisha Boven Rodney Bracy Todd Blackledgex Robert Braddock Vaughn Bradley Stacey Brady Torrance Branch John Brand James Briggs Tim Brooks Laura Brown Suette Brown Kristi Bryson Tom Bugbee Jack Buchannan Dedra Campbell Kristine Campbell Rico Carlos Bernard Cason Alisa Childress Wilber Cho Steve Clapp Duane Clementz Jeff Clothier Jackie Collins Juniors Shall We Dance? A dream that most little girls have is to be a ballerina, to dance professionally, have someone hand them a bouquet of roses and to be a star. This dream usually lasts until about the sixth grade then it slowly fades away into a quaint little memory. But for one S.W. student, this dream is alive and kicking. Junior Angie Barbeau has been dancing since she was eight and at 16 she still wants to dance with Buryshnikov. She has a lead role in the ballet “Kids Incorporated” that will be playing at the Whiting Auditorium in the spring of 1986. After the dance and school year are over, she plans on going to the Ilaywild School of Music and The Arts (ISO- MATA) in Palm Springs, Cali- fornia. She hopes to get a better outlook about a special- ty college and then decide if college is really for her. College or not she plans on sticking with dancing. She said, “I was born to be a ballerina and I want everyone to know that 1 don’t want to be famous, 1 want to dance. I have a great boyfriend that pushes me, backs me up and is waiting for me until I fulfill my dreams. I dance to be happy. I don’t plan on staying with it long, I want to get married and be a Momma. “If it ever comes to the point where I can’t dance, I’ll have my family and I’ll try my best at a dance store.” Tina D. Miller Serious dancers spend hours prac- ticing to make their steps look effort- less. Angie Barbeau first exhibits the balance needed for a grace move, then exuberantly demonstrates a Grand Jete. Jerry Collins Connie Coliver Tracy Combs Monica Cook Steve Cook Derek Crawford Derrick Culberson Mario Cypher Lee Darland John Davidson Curtis Davis Stephanie Dawson Tony Dekelaita Wayne Dell D’Anne Dodd Brian Duckworth Doug Eager Fred Ebel Travel Hockey Offers Rewards Midget-Triple A Major Hock- ey League consists of young men between 15 and 17. Al- though the ages are the same as those on high school leag- ues, the playing abilities of the players are more advanced. Practice for teams in the league is quite a work-out. A two hour practice is held to perfect player’s techniques. Coaches design the practices to give the teams a taste of what higher leagues and col- lege teams will expect of players, should a player get that far. Each player constant- ly goes over each play until it is performed to the best of the player’s ability. Senior Tony Szabo plays on the Detroit Little Caesar’s Hockey Team. Highlights of the team’s performance this year include winning the Kent County Classic in Worwick, Rhode Island and the “Macs” Tournament in Calgory, Al- berta, Canada. With a winning season of 46-6-1, they hope to earn a seat in the Nationals this year. Joining Szabo as a leading scorer on this team are Kevin Mazzea and Scott Zerble. This trio has been together on this team for three years and often on younger travel teams. Outstanding players on this league are invited to Colorado Springs during the summer to continue their training. Living with Olympic athletes, they practice a day and then play a game. Although the league offers opportunities for recognition and travel, the players pay in preparation. Each practice is like a regulation game. The coaches take a professional stand, and if an individual doesn’t give 100%, they’re not doing anything for the team. Despite the work and stress, the rewards of being on a top team are worth it. Tony Szabo Larry Edwards Daniel Ellery Audrey Endicott Jeff Erickson Susan Estes Adrianna Etheridge Joanna Eves Tammy Fisher Craig Foster Brian French Jackie Gamino Carrie Glasgow Adam Goldstein Andy Golembiewski Paulette 6ordon Karen Graham Karen Graham Michelle Graves Practice on a travel hockey team is often hard on goalies. Having a team practice shots for an hour is hard to defend and often forces the goalie to the ice. The experience it gives the goalie makes it difficult for opposing teams to score. Lisa Howell will probably be playing trumpet for the MSU Spartans or the Michigan Wolverines. Dream a Future What will you be doing in five years? When several seniors were asked that question, their answers were astonish- ing. Mike Cross sees himself, “After a brief and unsuccess- ful college football career, I’ll shave my head, go to Asia, and become a Buddhist monk.” Tim Burgess thinks his future will be a little more exciting. He plans on hitting the Lotto, moving to the Bahamas, and living in luxury with his wife Marilyn Chambers. Bob Isham plans on living in California, hopefully with all the luxuries, but will settle for a warm blanket and reside on the beach. Other seniors don’t plan on leaving Flint. Fred Loshaw will be a top GM executive and own his own Porshe to park by his mansion. Several ladies will help him along and all can relax in his full length hot tub. Whether your feet land in California or Florida, don’t plan on meeting Beth Shapiro and Karen Meadows. Beth will live in England with her Porshe 944 and be up to her ears in money. Karen sees her future as, “After escaping from the New York Institute for Mentally and Emotionally Distressed, I’ll be roaming the streets with my invisible dog Skitzo and laughing at every- body who thinks they are normal.” Avoiding Karen, Becky Wil- liams says, “I’ll be out of college and own my own store in New York. I’ll still have my chlorine hair even though Kar- en is around.” Mike Charney and Chris Couch prefer to have a normal life in five years. According to Mike, “I will be starting my first year of graduate school, working towards a Ph.D. in psychology. Hopefully I’ll be on my way to a long and prosperous career.” Chris plans to be out of college, working, not married, and partying! Albert Wollard and Steve Bennett plan on having musi- cal careers. Albert believes, “I’ll be spending my time in San Diego, writing music for the next big band. It will rank with the Beatles or Elvis. Steve already has a band, and thinks he’ll be touring with them. Bill Pawluk plans to be sun- bathing in the back yard of his Beverly Hills home, receiving a body massage from his girl- friend, Miss America. What about you? Any plans? Will you choose a life of luxury or settle for the beach. The choice is yours. Stacey Little Thelma Grear Nora Greenler Rose Gregoire Mark Grey Sara Griffin Kollyn Grubb Tom Hager Lori Hampton Tracy Hancock Deborah Harris Felica Harris Steve Haynes Mike Hemstreet Sheila Henderson Paul Hohn Tom Hoops Edward Horton Sue Horton Russell Howe Lisa Howell Jennifer Jacobs Julie Janos Tina James Cynthia Jefferson Kim Johnson Dee Ann Johnson Marita Johnston Michelle Johnson Tammy Johnson Tara Johnson Earl Jones Kevin Jones Marie Jones Stave Jordan Cathy Keen Michael Kersey Derrick Keyes Sherry' Klepoch James Kodat Eric Kolm Cynthia Kromer Lee Thomas Juniors Cindy Lamont Scott Loose Katie Loehr Gerald Madden Dan Madison Wayne Martinez Maurice Martin Myang Mills Alana McLain Freddie McClendon Kevin McCallum Linda Mclnally Mike McMullen Mike Melaragni Bryan Merriwether Trina Meyerhofer Aaron Minner Juniors Nicci Marlin and Shannon Tyson were caught calling a few friends during the dance November 22, 1986. Senior Kelly I mb seems to be having a good time talking to a stranger from the outside. .1 « Hello? Do you stop and realize that just about the entire popula- tion of the U.S. relys on the telephone to communicate with the outside world? It appears that quite a few people from the student body depend on the phone to catch up on the latest events since the time they left their front door at around 8:00 a.m. As soon as they get to school they dodge people in the hallways to get to the phone first so they don’t have to wait for someone else to get through. As you walk down the halls it is very likely that you will always catch some student on the phone talking to their girlfriend, boyfriend, mom, dad, grandparents or whoever it may be. Students seem to thrive on the chance to get in at least a minute or more on the phone during or between classes. It seems quite unusual that so many students have so Hello? many excuses to give to their teachers as to why they have to have a hall pass. It may be, “I have to use the public facilities”, (but which facili- ties are they talking about?) or they may say, “I have to go to my locker.” All of the excuses are usually little white lies, but as always they seem to be needed just to get away. Even though students do go to the extent of telling a few lies, they have not yet reached the point of carrying cellular phones in their briefcases. Cheryl Lawson Maria Mitchell Stephanie Miller Michelle Mohrman Marcus Moore Bob Nies Ron Myers Sarah Mushatt Tarrance Muller Michael Newbold Chris Niezqucki Dave Olmstead Amy Orange John Paschket Jacque Payne Richelle Pearce Rene Perez Tim Perkins Lucas Photiou Tracy Pickard Joseph Pickens Shanean Pleasant Deborah Powers Ray Prescott Eddie Provance Kerry Rea be Joseph Riddle Joel Ring Charles Ringo Cindy Robinson Melissa Rock Angie Rodriguez DJohn Rozell Tim Ruddi Mike Ruiz Erika Runyon Chris Russell Steve Ryan March Sage David Scales Angie Schlichting Richard Schuler Evangelena Shaw Tina Sherwood David Shimmons Mike Simpson Kelley Smith Kim Smith Lony Smith Russell Soles Lynn Sothord e Spriggs Kirk Squires Ken Stadfeild Chris Summers Marla Taylor Rhonda Terrell Celesa Thomas Darren Thomas Peoria Thomas Terry Thomas Juniors Walking for Credit Are you a Junior who can type, answer a telephone efficiently, and take messages accurately? If so, becoming a service stu- dent for the attendance office during the 1987-88 school year may be a rewarding experi- ence. Some of the responsibili- ties have been mentioned, but others include, filing atten- dance slips, helping parents who come in the office, carry- ing call slips for staff mem- bers, and any other task that happens. Ms. Jeanne Roberge, the at- tendance secretary said, “It’s a tough job! You have to have a lot of patience, especially when you deal with a ”hot“ parent on the telephone or in the office, which is a frequent problem.” If the job description seems too difficult, some Juniors may want to be a service student for their favorite teacher. It depends on the teacher what the responsibili- ties of the position are. Stacey Little, Senior, de- scribed her responsibilities as a service student for Ms. Mary Ehrlich, “Basically I do atten- dance, record grades, deliver messages, check her mailbox, collect money for the Flower Fund, and occasionally check papers and type tests.” When asked about her feelings about service, “It’s a fun class be- cause there’s never any home- work!” Tina Miller, Senior and year- book editor, has another type of service for Ms. Katy San- ders. “I run call slips, do yearbook work, and make fre- quent visits to 7-11!” Her feelings were, “It’s great be- cause I learned to drive a stick- shift without killing myself!” Service students don’t receive a grade for their work, instead they get a pass or fail. Al- though many students believe it’s a “free hour” because service students are frequent- ly seen in the hallways doing their work, it’s not. Although every teacher does not have a service student, many have a different one each hour. There are plenty of opportunities for Juniors who are interested in becoming a service student. The first step in becoming a service student is to be a Senior! Second, you have to have your counselor’s permis- sion. Finally, you have to find a teacher who needs a service student and prove to them that you are dependable. Keep your grades up and get graduation requirements out of the way and you could be a service student. There are things that you can learn and do as a teacher’s aide that can’t be learned anywhere else. Stacey Little Helping Mr� . Virginia Sheppard in the library, Freshman Stacey Lash hopes to improve her chances of becoming a service student when she's a Senior. Michelle Mitchell Thomas Spencer Brook Thorton Mike Tingley Wendy Troth Tim Tuohy Michelle York Trina Vanorder David Veasley Anne Vizanko Dani Walker Joanne Warder Image Hurt The media gave Southwestern a bad name this year by giving front page coverage to two students with weapons, and then covering a “tense racial situation” on Friday, January 24. Many students felt that these reports were unfair and racial relationships suffered because of the publicity. Mr. Wheatly, a substitute teacher, said, “Relationships between the races seem to be friendlier and more co-opera- tive at Southwestern than at the other schools I’ve been to.” Students working to improve our school’s image appreciate people who check what is really happening. One group that visited our school was the Community Committee for Student Con- cerns. Leaders like Mr. Mel Brannon, Judge Gadola, Mr. Hal Keim, Mr. Pat Manley, Rev. McReynolds, Mr. Nat Burtley, and Ms. Dolores Ennis met with our student council, Thursday, January- 16, to find out student’s reac- tions to increased violence in the schools. They found that Southwestern students feel safe and like their classmates. variety of races and cultures can be observed. Michelle Cox, a freshman, observed, There are many black-white couples here, and people get along better than I had expected they would.” There are fights, but racism isn’t often the cause. Anger is often ex- pressed in a group as large as our high school. Ryan Whetstone, a senior, explained, “I’ve been to many other schools in this area and nearby areas. Of all schools, there are less fights and more communication between whites and blacks at South- western.” We’ve only begun to under- stand ourselves and others in high school. Perhaps the cov- erage by the media this year has taught us all to question what is reported as fact. We know what it is like to attend this school. May Southwestern remain a fair school that rec- ognizes and tolerates individu- al differences with friendliness between all people. Denise Ware Walking down the halls, a Lori Warlick Terrance Washington Denise Waterson Michelle Watson James Webb Jeff Wheat Kevin Wheeler Tim Whited Steve Wickham Dawn Wideman Brian Williams Michele Williams Kareen Wilson Ms. Delores Ennis, Executive Director of Middle Community Education, questions the members of Student Council about school atmosphere. Thursday. January 16. “Southwestern is a lot safer than most of the schools I have been in,” says Stacey Little. Mr. Hal Keim, United Teachers of Flint’s President, listens and considers his next question. While Wanda Harvey listens, Cheryl Lawson tries to explain why she feels that SW is a safe school. What Is It? Snow sculptures in the Flint area, let alone this part of Michigan, are newly learned forms of winter fun and enter- tainment for young and old alike. This year The Water Street Pavillion and the Hyatt Regency Hotel sponsored the 1st annual Flint Winter Carni- val, held downtown during the week of January 20th. One of the main events was the snow sculptures to be built by high school students and to be judged by Water Street per- sonnel and Mott Community College art instructors. Awards of $500., $250., and $150 prizes were to be given to schools ranking from 1st to 3rd place. Invitations were sent to all Genesee County High Schools, Southwestern being the first to accept and get involved. Other schools included Flint Central, Genesee, and Flint Academy. The contest was designed to both, publicize the downtown area, and to sum- mon Student Governments to have fun and good times. With most seniors either en- tangled in extra curricular activities or work, only two S.W. Student Government members could participate. Under the supervision of Ms. Katy Sanders, somehow, sen- iors, Merritt Jones, Tina D. Miller, Stacey Little, and Cheryl Lawson, were recruited to do the job. A presentation of films and lectures were given on steps and equipment needed to plan for a workable sculpture. The starting date was set for the 15th of January. Southwest- ern was inspired and ready to go. First the plan was designed. What to build? With the help no of S.W. math teacher, Mr. Roy Eiker, who, along with the four woman group, came up with the concept of'Make My Day’, featuring a map of Libya and a 20 foot long battle ship. Next supplies were needed. That took time, money, gas, and patience to arrange. With Student Government funds, chicken wire, ice packers, duck tape, utility knives, rope and tin foil were bought. While other things, such as, snow shovels, garden shovels, and ice picks were either brought from home or borrowed. The girls, along with the strength of Senior Ryan Whetstone, went down the very first day to the self designated area, placed on the employees’ par- king lot, and set up the chick- en wire in the shape of the ship. It was cold and wet, but no signs of snow were seen, and none were in the forecasts. Daily, the impatient girls did things they could without the white fluff. They cut boxes that would form the letters of their theme, and sawed and built the two by fours that would brace their project. And, of course, they went over to The Rink to collect their twenty free ice skating passes which lured the ladies in the beginning. The deadline was postponed, but by the end of the week tempuratures has reached ac- curacy. The snow was falling, but only in small amounts, forcing The Water Street Pa- villion to bring in a snow machine to make the packing snow that was required. More deadlines were moved for- ward, as the machine had to have an at least 13 degree temperature to work. By the time the snow was made, the winds howled and icy condi- tions were upon the school’s workers. In sub zero and single digit temperatures the girls literally froze, while desperately trying to compromise on every tech- nique of‘snow ethics’ they had to offer. All four had their instinctive views on how things should have been done, leaving the others dumb founded to details. With the crummy weather and unorganized people from Wa- ter Street, anxiety struck the girls. The ‘soon to be built’ battle ship, took what seemed a life time. There was a press- ure on time. The snow wouldn’t pack, it was impossi- ble to carve, and the snow would turn to slush during the day, and then freeze at night. The ladies constantly changed their minds, and the plans! So, it later became a battle ship without the map of Libya, a banana split, a pirate ship, and then a mound of snow again. Under each change another effort of enthusiasm was set forth, literally making them start over. People shopping downtown would stop by to comment on their work. No one seemed to know what it was, or what it was going to be. The girls, playing the game, kept the anticipated result a secret. Cheryl Lawson even said, “That was probably the funni- est part of the carnival. Every- one was so confused. One time the people would walk by it would be one thing, and the next time it would be some- thing else. We even had some people betting on it!” Stacey Little described that long two weeks as fun, but tiresome and exhausting. “We never seemed to get thorough- ly thawed. All that water and slush we had to drag the snow through kicked our butts.” Tina Miller added that, “The free hot chocolate just wasn’t warm enough to do the trick on our cold bods. We had a heck of a time trying to do something that was new to us in that short of time. The weather conditions were just unbearable.” When asked if Merritt Jones would recommend next year’s Southwestern students to join in on the Winter Carnival, she said, “Sure, there is a great game of broomball you can play in! Seriously, it is a lot of detailed, hard labored work that could be enjoyed if more people were helping as a team. My only advice would be to dress twice as warm as you think you should, and have a good plan to stick with. Get a few guys to help too, and have a good time!” Southwestern placed fourth out of the final participating schools, but won a beautiful trophy which they received for their pride and dedication shown during the contest, that led the women to runny noses and sore throats. They took apart the trophy and each girl took a piece home with them to place in their rooms. When asked if they would ever relive those gruellsome weeks, all responses were positive. “H, E, double toothpick, YES!!”, they yelled. MERRITT JONES In yet another transformation, the Jones fight sub-zero temperatures to ice sculpture leaves the battle ship complete their project, form and becomes a banana split as Seniors Tina Miller and Merrett Senior Index SENIOR Abney, David Varsity Golf-Soph, Jr, Sr Adams, Laura A. JV Volleyball-Jr Allen, Keith D. Varsity Swimming-Fr, Soph, Jr Sr: JV Football-Fr: Student Council-Junior Congressperson Allessie, Lore JV Volleyball-Fr, Soph: Varsit) Volleyball-Jr, Sr Captain: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr Anderson, Kimberly Armstrong, Patrick Arnold, Dianne Co-Captain of the Color Guard Marching Band-Fr: Varsity Girls' Track-Fr, Soph: Varsity Cross Country-Soph: Pep Squad-Jr: Secondary Gifted Students-Jr, Sr: National Honor Society-Sr: Student Government-Sr. Barfield, Sharon National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: Varsity Basketball-Fr, Soph, Jr Sr: Secondary Gifted Students- Fr, Soph Bean, Stephanie JV Volleyball-Fr, Soph Beattie, Michael Beatty, Shelley JV Volleyball-Soph: Pom-Pom Squad-Jr, Sr ilyon, Lisa National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Marching Band-Soph, Jr, S emer, Tamara L. Marching Band-Soph, Jr, Sr: Sr. nett, Howard JV Football-Fr: Varsity Football- Jr, Sr: JV Basketball -Jr. Steve Freshman Football-Fr: Band- Soph, Jr: Yearbook-Sr rry, Candi JV Volleyball-Fr Bethel, Shelbie J. Quiz Bowl Team-Jr, Sr Marching Band-FR, Soph, Jr, Captain: Secondary Gifted-Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Sr: Pep Sr President: Student Council- Band-Fr, Soph, Sr: Orchestra- Jr Congressperson: Marching Sr: Pit Orchestra-Soph Band-Fr, Soph, Jr • Blackwell, Gregory Clark, Brandi Blakemore, Jonathan Clark, Kelly J. Boedecker, Ronda Clothier, Jay Boshaw, Ronald JV Football-Fr, Soph: Soccer- Bowens, William J. Jr, Sr Captain: Freshman Freshman Football-Fr: JV Basketball-Fr: Intramural Football-Soph: Freshman Basketball-Soph, Jr, Sr: Basketball-Fr: Power Lifting Baseball-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr.- Team- Jr: Varsity Football-Sr Yearbook Staff-Sr: Young Life- Bowman, Neil Fr, Soph: National Honor Bradfield, Mark A. Society- Jr, Sr Officer: Student Wrestling-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Council-Soph, Jr, Sr Executive Bradshaw, Timi E. President: Student Forum-Jr: Marching Band-Soph, Jr, Sr: Physics Club-Sr: Quiz Bowl Pep Band-Soph, Jr, Sr Team-Jr Brady, Robin A. Cocking, Terry W. National Honor Society-Jr Ski Club-Jr, Sr: Varsity Secretary, Sr: Ski Club-Jr, Sr Hockey-Soph, Jr: Cross Briggs, Michele D. Country-Soph Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Cockrum, Billy • Choir-Jr:Symphonic Band-Fr, Coleman, Jody Soph Collins, Barbara J Brown, Jacquetta Mixed Chorus-Fr: Choir-Soph Brug, Paula Collins, Brian R. Varsity Volleyball-Fr, Soph, Jr, Wrestling-Soph, Jr, Sr Sr: Varsity Tennis-Jr, Sr: Cook, Barbara Varsity Soccer-Jr: JV Softball- Cooper, Gordon Fr, Soph Cross Country-Fr, Soph, Jr Buffey, Gale A. Couch, Chris B. Mixed Chorus-Fr: Choir-Soph, Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Jr Sr: Pit Orchestra-Fr, Soph: Burgess, Tim A. Student Council-Fr Class r Varsity Baseball-Jr, Sr President Butler, Marisa Coveyou, Zalvin Campbell, Angie D. Cox, Karen K. • Marching Band-Soph, Jr. Orchestra-Soph, Jr, Sr: Campbell, Mark A. Marching Band-Sr: JV DECA-Soph, Jr: JA-Soph Volleyball -Jr Carll, Eujena R. Cross, Michael D. JV Softball-Fr JV Baseball-Fr, Soph: Varsity Carter, Jonese Baseball-Sr: JV Football- Choir-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Fr: Varsity Football-Soph, Carter, Traci Jr, Sr: Hockey-Jr: Track-Jr: Carter, Vicki Student Government-Jr, Sr: Cassidy Bradley National Honor Society-Sr Charney, Michael Crowder, Cassondra Senior Index Dabaja, Fatma Davison, James Deaton, Ralph Debord, Tamara Denman, Virginia Dixson, Kevin Freshman Basketball-Fr: JV Basketball-Soph: Varsity Basket ball-Jr, Sr: JV Football- Soph Dmock, Stephanie Dumanois, Harold Freshman Swimming-Fr: JV Football-Soph: Varsity Tennis- Sr Ellwood, Darrell Elrod, Carman Elrod, Larry JV Football-Jr Evans, Carletta Evans, John Feas ter, Angela JV Basketball-Soph:Varsity Basketball-Jr:Wind Ensemble- Soph, Jr Fritcher, Tina Frye, Matt JV Baseball-Soph, Jr: JV Football-Soph, Jr: Varsity Wrestling-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Varsity Football-Jr, Sr: Varsity Baseball-Jr, Sr Fyock, Susan Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Pep Band-Soph Galyean, Kelly Swimming Team-Soph: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr Garty, Eric Varsity Hockey-Soph, Jr, Sr Gilmore, Antoine Freshman Basketball-Fr: Varsity Football-Sr: Power Lifting Team-Jr, Sr Gormley, Mary Swimming Team-Soph, Jr Griffin, Tonya JV Basketball-Soph: Varsity Cheerleading-Jr Gutierrez, Ben JV Football-Jr: Varsity Soccer- Jr Hannah, Evan Hargrave, Denise Harper, Shawn Harris, Lisa JV Volleyball-Fr, Soph: JV Softball-Soph: Ski Club-Soph , Sr Harvey, Wanda JV Basketball-Soph: Varsity Basketball-Jr, Sr: Track-Soph, Jr, Sr: Student Government-Sr (Rep): Yearbook Staff-Sr Haw, Frank Hayostek, Gregory Hazel, Cheryl Marching Band-Soph, Jr, Sr Hazelwood, Jerri Henderson, Leslie Henry, Felicia Henzarek, Pete Varsity Hockev-Soph, Jr, Sr Hill, Larrie Hollins, Kelly Holloway, Beth Hopper, Rebecca Cheerleading-Jr: Softball-Jr, Sr: Swimming-Sr Jackson, Tina James, Matt T JV Baseball-Fr, Soph: Varsity Baseball-Jr, Sr: Varsity Hockey-Soph, Jr, Sr: National Honor Society-Jr; Yearbook Staff-Sr Jarret, Torrence Johnson, Alicia L JV Basketball-Soph: Varsity Basketball-Jr, Sr: Varsity Softball-Fr, Soph. Jr: JV Volleyball-Fr Johnson, Julie M. Jones, Carrie JV Volleyball-Fr, Soph Jones, Merritt C Varsity Softball-Sr: Yearbook Staff-Sr Jones, Robbie S. Track-Soph: Explorers Club- Fr, Soph Keene, Tamara Kerouac, Matthew Varsity Hockey-Soph, Jr, Sr: Varsity Golf-Soph, Jr, Sr: JV Baseball-Soph, Jr: Varsity Basehall-Sr King, Lorrie K. Knisley, Gerald Laffrey, Michelle L. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Symphonic Band-Fr: Wind Ensemble-Soph, Jr Lajewski, Kimberly A. JV Cheerleading-Fr: Varsity Cheerleading-Soph, Jr, Sr Captain: National Honor Society-Jr: Soccer-Jr, Sr: Student Council-Soph, Sr Secretary: Student Forum-Fr, Soph, Jr: Yearbook Staff-Sr Lamb, Kelli G. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Wind Ensemble-Jr: Symphonic Band-Fr, Soph Lara, Brenda L. Marching Band-Soph, Jr, Sr: Color Guard-Soph, Jr, Sr Lawson, Cheryl L Yearbook Staff-Sr: Student Council-Sr Senator: Ski Club- Jr, Sr Leach, Donald T op Anna JV. Volleyball-Fr, Soph Legrow, Angela Little, Shawne Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph: Orchestra-Jr Little, Stacey J. JV Softball-Jr: Varsity Softball-Sr: Student Council- Sr Congressperson: SADD- Sr Vice-Pres: Yearbook Staff-Sr: Ski Club- Sr Lively, Rebecca Robin , Janet r, Eric Varsity Swimming-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Co-Capt: Student Council- Sr: JV Football-Fr: Senior Index SENIOR Manager-Soph Lorencz, Victoria L National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Pit Orchestra-Soph Loshaw, Frederick Track-Soph Lucas, Vona Lucier, Gregory Mar, Crisoforo Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr Massie, Tamara May, April McConnell, Kimberly L. JV Basketball-Soph McFate, Andrea Swimming-Jr, Sr McLaughlin, Chris C. Student Council-Fr McLeod, Ann McMullen, Charla Meadows, Karen B. Meida, Melody Miller, Matthew Miller, Tina D. Hoofbeat-Soph, Sr: Yearbook Staff- Jr, Sr Editor: Varsity Volleyball-Jr: Student Council- Jr, Sr: Soccer-Jr Asst Coach: National Honor Society- Jr, Sr: Varsity Softball- Sr Minca, Brian Mitchell, Reginald JV Football-Soph: Varsity Football-Jr, Sr Munoz, Larry Choir-Soph: Track-Soph: Soccer-Jr, Sr Muse, Charles Murphy, William Nasser, Toney Neal, Rudolph Track-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: JV Football-Soph: Varsity Football-Jr, Sr Neph, James Noreiga, Joe Fr. Football-Fr: JV Football- Soph: Varsity Boys Soccer-Jr, Sr. Norman, Roderick Odom, Jennifer Varsity Volleyball-Soph O’Dell, Cletus Osburn, Lynne Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: BOEC-Jr: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: Student Forum-Jr Owens, Pamela Pakkala. Petri H.K. Varsity Hockey-Sr: Varsity Soccer-Sr Parker, Johnny R. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Jazz Band-Fr: Pit Orchestra-Soph: Pep Band-Fr, Soph, Sr: Swimming Team-Jr, Sr: School Mascot-Sr Pawluk, Bill W Varsity Tennis-Fr, Soph, Jr : Varsity Soccer-Sr: Student Council-Jr Senator, Sr Treasurer Payne, Robert Perkins, Andre Plamondon, Ronald Plunkett, Jarrad Hoofbeat Artist-Sr Pope, Troy J. JV Baseball-Fr, Soph: JV Football- Fr, Soph, Jr: Varsity Baseball-Jr, Sr: Varsity Football-Sr Potter Jacqueline JV Basketball-Soph: Varsity Basketball-Jr, Sr: JV Baseball- Jr: Varsity Baseball-Sr Prause, Anthony C Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr: Pit Orchestra-Fr: Jazz Band- Fr, Soph: Pep Band-Fr Pritchett, Antonio Varsity Basketball-Soph, Jr , Sr Ramoie, Kittie L. Swimming Team-Fr Rappuhn, Fredrick D. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Pep Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Jazz Band-Fr, Soph Richardson, Shawn Rich, Alana K. Hoofbeat-Sr Robbin, Shawn R. Roberson, Christine A Track-Fr: ROTC-Soph Color Guard, Jr Rifle Team, Sr Drill Team Rossier, Margaret M. Marching Band-Fr: Symphonic Band-Soph: Band-Jr Rothley, Susan Swimming-Jr Ruddy, Daniel Ruiz, Daniel Runnals, Michelle M. JA-Fr: BOEC-Sr Ryal, Michelle Sanford, Eleanor M. Band-Fr, Soph, Jr: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr Sarles, Joseph Satkowiak, Peter Segerstedt, Stephen Schelpher, Aaron Shapiro, Beth E. Marching Band-Soph, Jr,Sr: Orchestra-Fr, Soph: Senior Band- Sr: Pep Band-Soph, Jr Shaw, David Sherman, Michelle L. Explorers Post-Jr Vice-President; DECA- Jr, Sr Skonezney, Michele L. JV Volleyball-Fr, Soph: Varsity Volleyball-Jr, Sr: Varsity Tennis- Jr Smith, Rene Spencer, Shannon B National Honor Society-Jr, Sr Stewart, Jessamyn Strange, Valerie Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Strickland, Alene Sublett, Antwyne Szabo, Tony M. Tennis-Fr, Soph: Cross Country- Fr, Soph, Jr Tash, Brion S. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Soph, Jr, Sr: INDEX Weirman, Kayla Yearbook Staff-Sr; Swimming - Fr, Jr, Sr: JV Softball-Soph Wilcox, Deirdre JV Softball-Jr Wilkinson, Michael National Honor Society-Sr Wilkinson, John Willey, Cheryl Willey, Kevin W’ind Ensemble-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Jazz Band-Soph, Jr: Pit Orchestra-Fr, Soph: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: UofM Flint Honors Band-Soph, Jr, Sr Williams, Rebecca L. Swimming-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Captain: Yearbook-Jr, Sr Student Life Editor: Student Council-Jr, Sr Class Vice- President: SADD-Sr Pres: Choir- Fr, Soph Williams, Jacqueline Williams, Stephanie Wilson, Arthur Wind Ensemble-Varsity Football- Jr, Sr: JV Football-Fr, Soph: Symphonic Band Witucki, James JV Baseball-Fr, Soph: Varsity Baseball-Jr, Sr: Varsity Golf-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: JV Basketball-Fr: Symphonic Band-Fr: Boys Swim Team-Jr, Sr: School Mascot-Sr Thayer, Paula Thomas, Michelle Thomas, Tammy L. Swimming-Soph, Jr Tingley, Wendy M. ROTC-Fr Rifle Team, Drill Team Soph, Jr, Sr, Executive Officer Sr Trowbridge, Leon Turner, Tina L. Varsity Cheerleading-Jr; DECA- Jr; Student Council-Sr Class President Vaughn, Sheana K. JV Softball-Jr Voorhess, Jim C. Vuckovich, Hillarie Walker, Edward PI Track-Jr Wandrie, Terry L. Marching Band-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr: Wind Ensemble-Soph, Jr, Sr: Symphonic Band-Fr Wansley, Tamekila Ware, Denise A. Swimming-Sr: JV Baseball- Jr Manager: Yearbook Staff-Sr Weissend, Ronnie W. Varsity Wrestling-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Captain: JV Football- Fr, Soph: Yearbook Staff-Jr, Sr Whetstone, Ryan National Honor Society-Jr, Sr: Student Council-Jr, Sr: Varsity Volleyball Coach-Sr Wodtke, W'ayne Wollard, Albert Choir-Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Wright, Reanell Wrubel, Daniel Cross Country-Fr, Soph: National Honor Society-Jr, Sr Young, Lamar Where’s The Party? Teachers often ask, usually when you can’t hand in your work, “What do you do with your time? The answers vary with individuals, but many students have three evens in common—athletics, shopping, and parties. Many students go to games on a week-end. Football, Basket- ball, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Vol- leyball and any other team event usually draws student attention. Students can go to these games, meet their friends, and show their school pride. They may have a friend on the team, or just go to watch. But the kids that go have a good time and always come back, even if the team loses. Freshman, Bobby Car- ter says, “1 like to go to soccer games. They are interesting to watch and I have a few friends on the team.” Another favorite week-end activity is shopping. Students can meet people from differ- ent schools, meet people from Southwestern, or just check out the new styles. Junior Cindy Kromer says, “I like to go shopping. I go to buy my clothes and check out the people at the Valley.” The greatest common denomi- nator for students is parties. Be it a birthday party, food party, or just a social gathering to celebrate someone’s parents leaving town, it’s always fun. Students can go to parties and be themselves. They don’t have to worry about what others think about them (al- though most do it anyway). Sophomore Julie Florida thinks, “Parties are great! One time, during basketball sea- son, the Varsity Cheerleaders had a Fondue party. I had a great time.” Each student has his her fa- vorite method of spending a week-end. In answer to that question the teacher asked, no one’s favorite activity for lei- sure is homework. Michele Graves • y Enjoying a victory at Atwood Stadi- um, Larry Elrod, Derrick Keys, and Scott Loose make plans for after the game. Like many of the Spectrum staff, Merritt Jones often spends time on the week-end getting pages ready for a yearbook deadline. The Class of If Tina Miller and David Etheridge can’t postpone their Senioritis, the ’86 Spectrum may arrive the same day the ’84 Central yearbook arrives. Alana Rich and Ron Boshaw have been classmates since elementary. With the end of the year in sight, a blend of happiness and sadness is present as past good times are talked over. Don’t Fight It In the twelve years of school, we share many illness with our classmates. Remember the red splotches with measles, or the severe itch of chicken pox? One disease can only be caught by Seniors. Senioritis is a severe condition that strikes sometime before graduation. The timing is personal for everyone. For some it starts before the end of the junior year, while other students don’t realize the condition until the last moment before graduation. Scott Polkinghorn said, “I didn’t think anything about it until the first Senior Assembly. Then it hit me!” The reality of ordering announcements, caps, and gowns can trigger many reactions. Graduation is a time for happiness and sadness. The diploma has been a long sought after goal, but it is also time to leave the security of old friends and familiar places behind. This is the last year that many of the Class of ’86 will be together. Reunions will be held, but everyone will never be together quite like now. That feeling of glad and sad makes the seniors quite strange. Junior Cindy LaMonte felt,“Seniors mistreat other students because they feel so special. All of a sudden they’re better than anyone else.” The battle with Senioritis is personal, and each Senior has to handle it alone. Like the common cold, it has no cure. Lucky Seniors don’t have to fight this condition until those most important first semester grades are posted. Maybe the best solution is to give in and enjoy it--it only happens once. Alana Rich David Abney Barbara Adam Keith Allen Lore Allessie Kimberly Anderson Patrick Armstrong Dianne Arnold Geoffrey Aumaugher James Battles Stephanie Bean Shelley Beatty Lisa Bedtelyon Tamara Beemer Steve Bennett Candi Berry Shelbie Bethel Beverly Blair Arnetta Blaylock Ronda Bodecker Ronald Boshaw Neil Bowman Eddie Bracy Mark Bradfield Timi Bradshaw Robin Brady Daniel Brail Michele Briggs Jacquetta Brown Paula Brug Patricia Buchanan 178 Seniors Trust Me...You’ll Like Him Most Congenial Troy Pope Becky Williams Most Shy David Abney Bertha Chambers Most Outgoing Jay Clothier Kim Lajewski Personality is a touchy subject to talk about. Think about a proposed blind date being described as having “a good personality.” A personality is who you are. A personality is made up of several components including humor, trustworthiness, kindness, compassion, and social -acceptability. Humor probably allows a student to be accepted by the greatest number of people. As funny man Matt Lindsay said, “I think that a good joke makes the road to friendship a heck of a lot easier. If you can get people laughing, it makes it easier to get to know people.” People who are trustworthy can keep private information — private. They can also deal with problems and help work them out. Junior David Shimmons says, “I used to be trustworthy, but I opened my mouth once too often and got into big trouble. I’m trying to work on it now.” Kindness and compassion involve treating people like you want to be treated. Elected by the Class of ’86 as Most Congenial, Becky Williams says, “Being nice comes naturally to me. I’ve always treated people fairly, and, in turn, they treated me that way.” The other Most Congenial person, Troy Pope, can usually see the good side of a situation. Most students try to be socially acceptable. Students like to know people who know what’s going on. Senior Ben Guitterez joked, “That’s why people like to hang around with me—because I always know what’s going on.” i With characteristics and interests in common, many students feel a friendship can last forever. Freshman Christine Ruiz says, “I like to hang around with people that have something in common with me. It’s easier to talk to them.” Although a person is shy, like David Abney or Bertha Chambers, they still have friends who vote them Most Shy. Most students interviewed felt that friendship was and important characteristic of a good personality. So the next time you’re tempted to turn down a blind date because of “a good personality”, remember the two ’86 Seniors that were the Most Outgoing, Jay Clothier and Kim Lajewski. Jay Clothier Gale Buffey Timothy Burgess Julie Burton Brian Cagle Angela Campbell Mark Campbell Eugena R. Carll Traci Carter Vicki Carter Bradley Cassidy Michael Cross, Southwestern Se- nior, has had a successful high school career both academically and athletically. By the looks of things, his success is just begin- ning. In this school year, Mike has received numerous awards. Fol- lowing his record-breaking sea- son, he was selected for the All- City and All Valley teams as a receiver, a punter and a kicker. This was followed by his election to the UPI All-State team. Cross also excells in the class- room. Carrying a 3.5 GPA, he is a member of the National Honor Society. His election as Student Government Executive Vice- President shows what the student body feels about his ability. The Optimist International Club recognized Cross’s multi-talents by giving him their award for combined outstanding student leadership and athletic achieve- ment. With all these awards and honors, one might think that Cross whould have an excuse to let his ego grow, but when interviewed, he said, “Sure, all the attention is great and I can’t say I don't enjoy the awards. But, you have to keep things in their proper perspecti- ve.”He added, “I’m the same Mike Cross that I’ve always been. All this attention could never make me a better person on the inside.” Although sports gives students immediate recognition, many other factors contribute to who will be chosen to succeed. Grades and personality often contribute to a class recognizing future suc- cess. Aaron Schepler and Diane Arnold both have those qualities the class of ’86 find important. Matt Frye Bertha Chambers Michael Charney Brandi Clark Kelly Clark Jay Clothier Terry Cocking Billy Cockrum Jody Coleman Barbara Collins John Comer Gordon Cooper Christine B. Couch Zalvin Coveyou Michael Cross Cassondra Crowder Karen Cox Fatma Dabaja Tamara Debord Virginia Denman Heather Desco Kevin Dixson Randy Duplanty Darrell Ellwood Larry Elrod David Etheridge Carletta Evans Sally Farmer Angela Feaster Tina Fritcher Matt Frye Susan Fyock Kelly Galyean Eric Garty Clarence Gipson Mary Gormley Tonya Griffin Ben Gutierrez Jesse Haddix Jenine Hampton Lisa Harris Joe Harvey Wanda Harvey Frank Haw Victoria Hawkins Greg Hayostek Tell Me Who I Am The usual child, while growing up, will strive to be like everyone else. They want the same toys, the same clothes, to watch the same TV programs, and be in the same organizations. As people enter their teens, they realize that they they are not like everyone else. They begin to search for who they are and what they want out of life. Little by little, personalities start to change. Even the taste in clothes starts to change. As people grow older, friends start to reflect their changing personalities. Because they are individuals, friends don’t need to be the same and talk the same. The group personality gives way to a group of individuals. At one time, all of the kids in a group totaled one big personality. With confidence, individuals contribute their uniqueness to a group. In a group of high school students, it’s fairly easy to pick out the Freshmen. They usually go along with fads and try to fit a basic personality. Seniors have individuality. They know their likes and dislikes and usually overcome the need to have a group to lean on. Individuality only takes time, sometimes more, sometimes less. But, thank God it does develop and people aren’t Freshmen forever. Tina Miller Cheryl Hazel Jerri Hazelwoood Leslie Henderson Richard Henzarek Kim Hewitt Kelly Hollins Scott Honea Rebecca Hopper Karl Hudspeth Evan Huff Jason Isaak Robert Isham Matt James Alicia Johnson Julie Johnson Cutest Smile Kayla Wierman Cutest Smile Kevin Dixson Seniors Sara Johnson Carrie Jones Robbie Jones Tammy Jones Tamara Keene Sherry Kendrick Matt Kerouac Lorrie K. King Gerald Knisley Michelle Laffrey Kim Lajewski Kelli Lamb Brenda Lara Cheryl Lawson Anna Lee Mark Lee Tom Lewis Matt Lindsay Shawne Little Stacey Little Janet Livingston Stefanie Lloyd Eric Loehr Victoria Lorencz Fred Loshaw Melissa Love ■Vona Lucas Cris Mar Gary Mason Tamara Massie Kimberly McConnell Trena McDaniel Andrea McFate Jackie McLaurin Charla McMullen Karen Meadows Melody Meida Harold Merriwether James Miller Matt Miller Drawing Against Time Most students take their eyesight for granted. Glen Pollender, a Southwestern Senior, values every moment he sees. A talented artist, he knows he won't be able to see forever. Glen loves art. When asked about his future plans, he answers, “Well, hopefully, art will be my full time job.” He has a job in February helping kids develop their talent through a program sponsored by Easter Seals. Glen spends all his spare time drawing. Many students have seen him during his off time drawing in the library or an empty classroom. Most feel that he can draw anything. During his interview, Glen did something amazing. He was drawing a poster, not just an outline, but a fully detailed picture of Santa Claus walking towards a person looking at the poster. Most people wouldn’t believe that someone who is legally blind could add all the detail that Glen puts in his picture. Asked how long it took to draw the poster, he replied, “About an hour.” Glen began his art career at four. He says, My mother sort of started it and I went on from there.” He has made his mark, and now some organizations pay him to design posters. Glen gives all of us the goal of using our talents to their limits. The courage he shows is an example for all students. Michelle Graves Ms. Mary Johnson locks a bathroom Senior Scott Wallis avoids Ms. door caging in two Freshmen that are Roberta Simons third hour but a just learning to be hall walkers. camera did catch him. A Breed Apart The hall walking breed is very distinguishable from the usual classroom student. Hall Walkers are usually seen ducking into a back hallway and are very seldom caught. When actually captured by a hall monitor, the Hall Walker gives repeated excuses like: “I lost my pass.”; or “Did the bell ring already? Over the years, some Hall Walkers have evolved into Parking Lot Wanderers. These wanderers are found going from car to car bumming cigarettes and or cold hard cash. Very rarely are they caught, since they can easily escape into a car or run into the underbrush. expulsions of Hall Walkers have been accredited to a famous (or infamous for the Hall Walkers) pair, Ms. Mary Johnson and Ms. Roberta Simmons, the hall monitors. The Hall Walkers try to stay away from this pair whenever possible and are often found giving signals telling each other where the hall monitors are. Close to the end of the day, Hall Walkers are found crowding around doorways and waiting for busses. When the final bell finally rings, the Hall Walkers intermingle with the other students and rush out of the school to the safety of their homes. If the Parking Lot Wanderers James Kodat accidently wander onto the football field, a voice from the sky tells Mr. Diment where the fugitives are. The wanderers who hear this voice are usually found running across the field with great speed. Suspensions, detentions, and Cutest Rear View Chris Couch becomes a hall walker every second hour while she is an aide for Mr. Garth Frost Tina D. Miller Mindy Mills Suzie Mize Mike Molpus Heidi Morgan Larry Munoz Annette Myers Michele Myrick Joe Noreiga Cletus O’Dell Jennifer Odom Lynne Osburn Pamela Owens Petri Pakkala Johnny Parker Bill Pawluk Steven Peterson Kathy Petkoff Darien Pillow Ron Plamondon Scott Polkinghorne Glen Polender Troy Pope Jacqueline Potter Jennifer Pratt Anthony Prause Shane Prince Joseph Queen Kittie Ramoie Fred Rappuhn Most Handsome Face Best Body Scott Newman Lisa Harris Best Looking Denise Ware Bob Isham Alana Rich Wade Richardson Shawn Robbin Christine Roberson Londale Ross Margarette Rossier Daniel Ruddy Michelle Runnals Sonya Sanders Eleanor Sanford Joe Sarles Aaron Schepler Stephen Segerstedt Beth Shapiro Michelle Sherman Workout! One of the biggest trends of the ’80’s is staying shape. From the 6:00 a.m. Workout on TV to a gym that stays open 24 hours a day, people can usually fit a workout into their schedule somewhere. In some cases, just the hustle of city life gives people an 18'A hour workout a day. With school in the morning, work in the afternoon, and a social life homework at night and on the weekends, there is not always time to run down to a corner gym and bench press a few pounds. This is when a home gym comes into play. A few hundred dollars buys a block of metal composed of: a bench press, a leg press, a shoulder pull, a shoulder press, an arm curl, a rower, a chin-up bar, and a sit-up bar. Putting this into any unused place (like the laundry room) makes exercising easier. Fit- ting a 30-minute workout into a schedule may seem impossi- ble, but the major outcome is self-satisfaction. When a body is more physical- ly fit, it needs less sleep. Then the workouts and other activi- ties seem to fit into a schedule more easily. Soon, the body becomes strong enough to run a I0K race in less than an hour and still feel good enough to play a friendly game of rac- quetball. Medically, it has been proven that workouts are good for the body and the mind. They teach coordination, commit- ment, and self-discipline. Once the body is ready, bigger objectives can also be con- quered. Tina Miller Michele Skonezney Rene Smith Shannon Spencer Linda Stanfill Valerie Strange Alene Strickland Ronda Sutherland Tony Szabo Brion Tash Valorie Taylor Paula Thayer Tammy Thomas Wendy Tingley Tina Turner Sheana Vaughn Most Unique Mary Gormley Chris McLaughlin Special Creativity is exibited in many different areas, art, music and personalities. Although some people are born with creativi- ty, some have to work hard to get this unique gift. In music, some people can just grab an instrument, blow, and a good tone is produced. Most have to practice and practice, year after year for this to be true. John Parker and Shelbie Bethel have been chosen by their classmates as being tal- ented in music. Many other seniors and underclassmen share this gift and love of music. Personalities vary. Some peo- ple are extremely sweet, nice, or shy; while others exibit loud, energetic, or hyper be- havior. Walking down the street, the various personali- ties are shown with different clothes and hair styles. Indi- viduals express themselves in the way they appear to the world. Mary Gormley and Chris McLaughlin were recog- nized for their unique appear- Sights ance. Art offers many ways to ex- press creativity. Drawing, sculpture, painting and writ- ing are considered art forms. Although many students go through high school without recognition for their work, the talent of a few make them known throughout the build- ing for what they can create. Merritt Jones is often called on to design a cover or project for her classmates, and this recognition made her Most Creative. All of the creative people in a class aren’t recognized. Every- one is creative in their own way, but only handfull are recognized. If you haven’t been recognized for your tal- ent, be understanding. After all, most people are creative by just being themselves. You are your own best creation. Becky Williams James Voorhess Scott Wallis Terry Wandrie Tamekila Wandsley Denise Ware Ronald Weissend Samantha West Todd White Kayla Wierman Deirdre Wilcox Mike Wilkinson John Wilkison Cheryl Willey Kevin Willey Jacqueline Williams Rebecca Williams Arthur Wilson James Witucki Wayne Wodtke Albert Wollard Susan Wood Patricia Wright Daniel Wrubel Kimberly York Jeffrey Youmans James Young Lamar Young Michael Beattie Reginald Mitchell Darren Odom Late Pictures Prettiest Teeth Michele Skonezney Terry Wandrie Prettiest Eyes Randy Duplanty Prettiest Hair Larry Munoz Candi Berry As the clock ticks on And as times changed, All of the names and faces Remain the same. They stay in the memories Of the people who were here; To see the pain and sorrow— Along with the happiness and tears. Cheryl Lawson A group of seniors showing that Best friends take time out to pose for Southwestern is si! a picture. Clock Ticks On As The It is their last and final year of high school. The last thirteen years seem to be blurred mem- ories, except for the special moments—times and dates that seem to stand out. All the years from kindergarden to their senior year are included. The final year for seniors is a very important and special one. This year contains many special dates and times for the graduating class that may not be considered important to the lower classmen. Some of the days and times include the senior prom, com- mencement, cap and gown fitting, senior breakfast, se- nior skip day, and the most special times that are spent alone with a friend. This does not have to be a special day or time, it may just be a quick glance and smile, or a hug at the exact moment, date, and time it’s needed. Every one keeps their own mental al- bum of special times. Cheryl Lawson STEVE BENNETT CUSTOM POOLS POOLS • CHEMICALS • REPAIR SERVICE FOXXX THE STRONGEST NAME IN POOLS 45 SIZES SHAPES TO CHOOSE FROM 694-6451 11320 S. Saginaw GRAND BLANC (Opposite Burger King) INDEX A Abbott, Jim 79 Abney, David 98. 99. 178, 179, 181 Abraham. Melvin 144 Abrams, Patricia 122 Academics 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47 Activities 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55. 56. 57, 58. 59, 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68, 69 Adam, Barb 101, 150, 178 Adamczak. Richard 144 Adams, Bab 100 Adamson, Kassie 144 Addington, Ty 66 Adfaro, Tammy 144 Albrant, Andy 130 Albrant, Eric 27, 29. 36. 158 Aldridge, Dan 130 Alfaro, Tammy 68, 69 Allen. Ben 130 Allen, Dappnyn 144 Allen. Keith 106. 210, 212 Allen. Ken 106, 210, 212 Allen, Mike 130 Allessie. Lore 119, 157, 178 Alston, Theresa 66, 67, 130 Amaya, Trudy 130 Anderson, Brent 130 Anderson, Chandra 66, 67, 130. 215 Anderson, Deric 130 Anderson, Gary 158 Anderson, Jill 144 Anderson, Kimberly 178 Anderson. Lisa 67, 130 Anderson, Mrs. Marion 128 Anderson. Sheila 144 Anderson, Stacy 144 Anderson, Tiffany 130 Andrein, Bernard 144 Andrews, Miss Sarah 128 Arb, Carrie 86 Armstrong, Patrick 178 Arnett, Victoria 158 Arnold. Diane 29, 31, 178, 180 Ash, Mr. Robert 128 Atkinson, Amy 56, 130 Auger, Adriene 86 Aumaugher, Tim 144 Austin, Chris 67, 158 Austin, John 81 Austin, Tony 158 B Babbitt. Amy 106, 144 Babieracki, Coach David 86, 87, 103 Bachman. Brenda 144 Backos, Roberto 88 Backscheider. Scott 144 Bacon, Sue 144 Badgley. David 130 Baggs, Jimmy 144 Baker, Susan 48, 49 Bakos, Roberto 94 Baldwin, Roger 130 Balia, Shelli 48, 158 Banning, Mike 103, 158 Barbeau, Angela 62, 66. 158, 159 Barkman, Russ 61, 92. 103, 158 Barlow, Donald 69 Barlow, Melissa 68 Barnes, Jackie 104, 158 Barnes. Patricia 158 Baseball 78, 79, 82, 83 Basketball 11, 104, 105, 108, 109. 110 Bassier, Chris 144 Bassier, Tim 84 Bates, Arutha 144 Battles, James 94 Battles, Richard 144 Baxter. Angie 130 Baxter, Chimene 144 Beardsier, Scott 130 Beattie, John 130 Beaudrie, Keith 158 Becker, Jennifer 144 Bedletyon, Lisa 67 Bednarski, Leanne 130 Bedtlyon, Mike 144 Beemer, Tammy 203 Beemer, Tony 66, 67, 130 Bellamy, Annette 67, 130 Bennett, Mike 144 Benton, Fay 158 Benton, Michael 96, 130 Bentoski, Mark 144 Berent, Mrs. Christina 32, 128 Bergman. Mr. Clarence 68 Berry, Candi 192 Bethel. Shelbie J. 58. 62. 64. 66, 67, 190, 212 Bethin, Brenda 83 § Biddle. Julie 67, 155, 158 Billings, Brian 79 Billups, Lynn 158 Bilsky, Theresa 80, 81 Blackledge, Todd 116, 158 Blain, Felicia 203 Blakely. Jennifer 67, 144 Blanchard. Mr. Jeff 77, 83, 101. 128, 133, 218 Blueitt, Mrs. Gloria 49, 128 Bone. Vera 130 Bonner, Patricia 158 Bonventre, Laurie 130 Boone. Kathy 144 Bos, Jean 68, 69 Boshaw, Kirk 96 Boss, Jean 144 Boughner, Kim 130 Boulton. James 158 INDEX Boven, Alisha 158 Bowens, Bill 94 Bowman, Audra 130 Bowshaw, Ron 177, 178 Box ley. Jerome 144 Brabaw, Jeff 114, 144 Brackins. Ms. Man1 128 Bracy. Eddie 94, 178 Bracy, Rodney 94, 158 Bradburn. Andy 130 Braddock. Kerri 130 Bradey, Scott 67 Bradfield. Mark 19, 20. 32. 116, 178 Bradley, Amy 130 Bradley. Gerald 130, 180 Bradley, Lloyd 144 Bradley, Mr. Jimmie 128 Bradley, Mr. Robert 218 Bradley. Vaughn 56, 103, 114, 218 Bradshaw, Bill 96, 144 Bradshaw, Timi 33, 67, 178 Brady, Robin 178 Brady, Scott 67, 130 Brail, Daniel 178 Branch, Torrence 35, 94 Brand. John 58. 62. 67. 158, 216 Brandfield. Doug 144 Brank, April 130 Brank, Tina 144 Brannon, Mr. Mel 168 Brassaur, Davonna 144 Brasseur, Robert 130 Brawner, Mr. Robert 26, 128, 141 Bridges. Jeff 130 Bridges, Jennifer 130 Brigard. Mike 130 Briggs. James 158, 178 Brill, Tom 130 Brink, Harry 144 Brisbane, John 130 Brody, Mr. Roy 128 Brooks, Tim 136. 158 Brown, Andria 130 Brown, Angie 69 Brown, Jacquetta 178 Brown, Laura 158 Brown, Maceio 130 Brown, Raynell 144 Brown. Suette 158 Brown, Terri 130 Brown, Thad 144 Brown, Valisa 88 Brug, Paula 76, 86. 100, 118, 119, 178, 180 Bryson, Kristi 158 Buchanan. Patricia 178 Buchanan. Paula 46, 130 Buchannan. JaA 158 • Buffey, Laura 130 Bugbee, Tom 103, 155, 158 Burg, Paula 101 Burgess, Tim 79. 162, 180 Burke. Angie 131 Burtley, Mr. Nat 168 Burton, Julie 180 Buse, Christine 131 Bush, Marcos 131 Buskirk, Tammy Van 156 Butts, Tara 131 C Cafeteria 14, 15 Cagle. Brian 180 Calhoun. Albert 131 Cameron. Carl 131 Campbell, Angela 46, 180 Campbell. Dedra 158 Campbell, Jennifer 66, 67, 131 Campbell. Kris 50, 73, 158 Cannon. Andy 79 Cannoy, Brian 131 Carll, Eugene R. 180 Carlos, Rico 158 Carlson. Thomas 131 Carpenter, Jesse 96, 209 Carpenter. Rob 144 Carpenter, Spencer 79 Carter. Bobby 131, 176 Carter. Shannon 144 Carter, Traci 180 Carter. Vicki 180 Cason, Bernard 84, 158 Cassidy. Bill 84 Cassidy, Brad 84. 180 Catanzaro, Matt 203 Cauley, Jim 52 Caves, Jason 67, 144 Chahorski, Mike 131 Chambers. Bertha 179. 181 Chambers, Mr. 45 Chambry, Tamara 144 Chapman. Ken 144 Chapman. Tina 20 Charles. Wendy St. 142 Charney, Michael 181 Chase, Ms. Marie 128 Cheerleading, JV 74. 75 Cheerleading, Varsity 72, 73 Childress. Alisa 158 Chinevere, Ron 144 Cho, Wilber 158 Chorus, Girls 68 Cilcreast, LaCahya 146 Clapp. Steve 153, 158 Clark. Kelly 49. 181 Clementz, Duane 158 Close Up 54. 55 Clothier. Jay 20, 43, 57, 79, 103, 179, 181 Clothier. Jeff 56. 102. 103, 124. 158, 210 Clothier, Mr. John 18, 128, 218 Club. Baseball Boosters 218 Cocking, Terry 92, 181 Cock rum, Bill 181 Coffel, Brian 131 Coffman, Rob 58 Colbert, Rosalaid 146 Cole. Mr. George 47, 118, 119. 128 Cole, Tom 114 Coleman, Jody 94, 181 Coleman, Latonia 146 Coleman, Patricia 146 Coliver, Connie 160 College, Jordan 203 Collins, Amy 67. 146 Collins, Brian 181 Collins, Jackie 158 Collins, Jerry 56. 114, 160 Combs, Tracy 160 Comer, Annette 132 Comer, John 181 Comfort, Miss Donna 128 Condon, Lynn 132 Conner, Lyncia 132 Cook. Mary 66 Cook, Matrina 66, 67, 132 Cook, Monica 160 Cook, Steve 160 Cooper, Gordon 17, 42, 181, 215 Coots, Tangi 68, 132 Couch. Chris 58. 67. 181, 186. 213 Couch, Mrs. Jean 58, 204 Courter, Sherri 132 Coveyou, Zalvin 181 Covington, Anthony 132 Cox, Martha 58, 86. 181 Cox, Michelle 168 Craddock, Vera 132 Craddock, Verna 132 Crafi, Chris 132 Crail, Gary 132 Crammer, Ed 79 Crane, Donald 132 Crane, Mr. Alex 128 Craveratte, Paul 146 Crawford. Derek 160 Creech, Matt 132 Creen, Rhonda 146 Cross. Michael 28, 29, 58. 73. 88. 89. 94. 95, 153, 162, 24, 153, 180, 181, 211 Crow, Paul 78, 79 Crowder, Cossandra 81. 181 Culberson. Derrick 160 Cummer, Liz 132 Cummings. Erika 132 Cumow, Jennifer 146 Curtis, Kirk 132 Cypher. Mario 160 D Dabaja, Fatma 181 Daly. Susan 146 Darland, Lee 81, 106, 160 Darling, Buffy 146 Darnton, Mr. John 43. 128 Daugherty. Charmaine 132 Daughtry. Sharmane 74 Davidson, John 160 Davis, Alfred 88 Davis. Brandon 96, 132 Davis, Cedric 133 Davis. Curtis 160 Davis. Erica 133 Davis, Leon 133 Dawson, Stephanie 160 Dayne, Mark 133 DeBouse. Paul 96 Deacons, Todd 147 Debord, Tammy 181 Dekelaita, Tony 160 Dell. Wayne 160 Denman, Virginia 152, 181 Dennett, Glenda 133 Desco, Dawn 133 Desco, Heather 181 Desselle. Alva 139 Dickenson, Brad 147 Dickerson. Mr. Arthur 128 Dickinson, Mr. Donald 20, 38, 128 Dillingham, Janet 133 Dillon, Roger 133 Diment. Mr. Robert 128 Dixson, David 67 Dixson. Keith 18, 96. 133 Dixson. Kevin 181, 183 Dmock. Josephine 147 Dodd, D’Anne 93, 101, 160 Doleanty. Keith 133 Drake. Ken 133 Dresser, Jenny 18, 147 Drinkwine. Tracy 133 Dubie, Darcie 133 Duckworth, Brian 160 Dumanois. Angela 147 Dumanois. Harold 84. 93 Dumanois. Mike 84 Duncan. Derrick 147 Duncan. Stephanie 147 Dupew, Dude 133 Duplanty, Randy 17, 181, 192 Duran, Tina 133 Durant, Brian 103, 133 E Eager. Doug 160 Ealey, Jason 133 Ealey, Wayne 84 Earle, George 114 Ebel, Fred 160 Eddie, Marc 133 Edwards, Beth 147 Index SUN.-WED. A P.M. . I A.M. TMUP.-SAT. a P.M. • A A.M. The house or SICILY PIZZERIA 3603 S. SAGINAW AT ATHERTON Phone 7 2-1333 Colophon Title - Southwestern Spec- trum Publisher - Walsworth Pub- lishing Company Inc. Marcel- ine, Missouri INDEX Edwards. Larry 161 Egan, Cecelia 134 Egan, Kevin 79 Ehrlich. Ms. Mary 32, 33, 43, 128, 167 Eiker. Mr. Roy 20, 60, 61, 128 Eiker, Roy 58, 170 Ellery, Daniel 161 Ellington, Doug 96, 134 Ellwood, Darrell 181 Elrod, Larry 176, 181 Emerick, Tammy 134 Emery, Kim 134 Endicott, Audrey 17, 29, 161 Eneix, Deanna 134 Eneix, Shelley 69, 134 English Dept 31, 32 Ennis, Ms. Dolores 168 Eplett, Bill 134 Erickson, Jeff 161 Erickson, Terry 134 Estes, Sue 46. 107, 161 Estrello, Ann 106, 147 Estrello, Joey 66 Etheridge, Adrianna 161 Ethington, Chris 134 Evans, Carletta 156 Evans, Deanna 147 Evans, Eric 147 Evans, Jeff 36 Evans, Jennifer 134 Evans, John 84 Eves, Joanna 67, 161 F Faculty and Staff 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 Fall. Donny 147 Fall, Jennifer 81 Farmer, Sally 47, 181 Farrar, Lisa 67, 134 Feaster, Angela 181, 210 Ferguson, Monique 134 Fischer. Mr. William 54, 128 Fisher, Abdul 88. 94. 95 Fisher, A1 76, 96 Fisher, Debbie 134 Fisher, Tammy 69, 161 Fitzpatrick, Alan 67 Flick, Karen 134 Florida. Julie 56, 75, 148, 176 Football 94. 95, 96, 97 Forest, Julie 74 Foster, Craig 161 Foster, Mrs. Helene 128 Fraley, Malissa 75, 134, 210 Franklin, Karlos 66 Franklin, Shontell 134 Fratrick, Kathie 66. 148 Freley, Melissa 74 French, Brian 161 Freshmen 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139 Freshmen Sports 90, 91 Fritcher, Tina 181 Fritzpatrick, Ernest 148 Frost, Mr. Garth 85, 101, 125, 128 Fry, Mr. Hurman 82, 128, 145 Frye, Keith 94, 96 Frye, Matt 76. 78. 79, 94, 95, 116, 180, 181 Frye, Ron 94, 96 Fyock, Sue 182 G Gadola, Judge 168 Gadson, Terrence 134 Galleon, Shauntay 148 Galyean, Kelly 182 Gamino, Chris 132 Gamino, Jackie 56, 101, 119, 161 Garcia, A1 54 Gardener, Astral 148 Gardener, Athena 134 Garrison, Don 67, 148 Garty, Eric 114, 182 Garty, Pete 134 Garza, Robert 149 Gates, Ebony 134 Gatson, Shanta 149 Gay. Tonia 134 Gere, Marcus 134 Gervais. Angela 149 Gervais. Jeanette 134 Giannouris, Anastasia 149 Gibbs, Earl 149 Gibbs. Mrs. Leota 128 Gibson, Leo 96 Gignac. Matt 134 Gillis, Danene 134 Gilmore, Antoine 94 Gipson, Clarence 182 Glasgow, Carrie 161 Glover. Tony 103 Glover, Troy 52 Goldstein, Adam 61, 102, 103, 161 Goldstein, Mrs. Nancy 128 Golembiewski, Andy 161 Golf 98. 99 Gonzales, Seuna 134 Gooley, Threda 134 Gordon, Amy 149 Gordon, Paulette 161 Gordon, Tony 134 Gormley, Kathy 149 Gormley, Mary 182, 190 Graham, Karen 161 Graham, Kathy 134 Graves, Michele 46, 50, 74, 86, 136, 151, 153, 161, 176, 185 Grear, Thelma 163 Green, Errick 149 Cuddle to Keep Warm When you flip through the calender, and it says ‘winter’, almost instantly the days be- come shorter, darker, colder- ....and then it snows. Winter, the second most favorite sea- son to most teenagers of Flint, Michigan comes as a package deal with everything wet. Snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice can be both fun and treach- erous forms of precipitation. Sometimes the snow seems everlasting and causes many mishaps, accidents on top of the list. Walking conditions are senseless, for the cold turns roads, driveways, and sidewalks into ice rinks, ris- king frost bites on some occa- sions. And just by travelling in a car, if it will start, one can get stuck in snow, possiby leaving someone to call a tow truck. Chances are, during a rough snow storm, people can get stu k right in their houses or ar yplace that they happen to he. But there are fun experiences in snow. That is when a snowy situation has been taken ad- vantage of, and consists of many factors. Such are, “official snow days” a quote from high school senior Cheryl Lawson. But as people will attest, official snow days for the Flint area are far from likely, so Tina D. Miller added, UN offical snow days!” Both weather beaten days, however, tend to turn the bitterness into unplanned shopping sprees, long awaited sleep ins, and plenty of time for soap opera watching and cartoon catch ups. Phones are often busier than usual, but only because fewer visitations can be made. Snow has quite a few ailments for the winter blues, which also can be fun. Few have outgrown snowball Fights, making angels, forts and other sculptures, going ice fishing and skating. Snow has a tremendous affect on snow bunnies who just can’t get enough of the white stuff. For when the conditions right, they break out the skis and hit the white powdery slopes. Others simply grab, a McDonalds tray, a sled, or toboggan and try to find a hill with plenty of bumps. The all time aspect to winter and snow is warmth. Everyone must get bundled up with the proper attire no matter where the destination. Wool coats and scarves strike most as supple, but hats, gloves and boots can be other necessities. Senior Julie Johnson on the other hand, had what seemed to be the popular vote by saying, “Like any other time in a person’s life, friends are an important aspect in being snow bound. Snow is always better when you have a buddy to cuddle with to keep warm.” Merritt Jones Looking out to see mounds of snow around her house. Merritt Jones often rolls over and goes back to sleep, hoping it will all go away. DIANA and ANASTASIA TODOROVSKY Franchised Store Owners BASKIN-ROBBINS ICE CREAM STORE 5005 FENTON RD SOUTH FUNT PLAZA FLINT. Mi 45507 INDEX Green. Jhon 149 Greene. Edrick 67 Greene. Erich 67 Greenler, Nora 163 Gregoire, Rose 163 Gregory. Lonny 58 Grey, Mark 163 Griffin. Aschandria 134 Griffin, Michelle 134, 215 Griffin. Sara 67, 163 Griffin, Tonya 182. 188 Griffin. Veronica 134 Griggs, Danny 149 Gross, Alana 101 Grossman, Elana 149 Grubb, Kollyn 86, 101, 141, 163 Guardsmen. Royal 203 Gumulinski, Chandel 134 Gunn, Amy 134 Gunn, Mrs. Cassie 128 Gurski, Melanie 134, 212 Gutierrez, Ben 103, 179, 182 Gym PSE Dr. Ed 44, 45 H Haddix, Jesse 182 Haddix, Patrice 134 Hager, Tom 163 Halcomb, Candice 149 Halford, Melissa 134 Hall. Lee 134 Hall, Rebecca 149 Hall. Tom 66. 67 Hammon. Tina 134 Hampton. Jenine 182 Hampton. Lori 163 Hancock, Beth 56, 74, 75, 134 Handley. James 149 Handley, Mrs. Judy 45, 128 Hannigan, Angela 134, 215 Hanson, Stephanie 86. 106. 149 Haralson. Micah 134 Hardin. Miss Margaret 128 Harkness, Darren 135 Harper, Shawn 49, 149, 215 Harrington, Sean 96, 135 Harris. Deborah 163 Harris, Felica 163 Harris, Joel 94 Harris, Leslie 81 Harris. Lisa 119, 182, 188 Hartfield. Terri 149 Hartman, Brooke 149 Hartman, Craig 210 Hartman. Sabina 150 Harvey, Wanda 39, 88, 104, 182 Haskins, Janet 149 Haw. Frank 182 Hawk. Brett 96, 149 Hawkins, Shannon 135 Hawkins, Shelly 135 Hawkins. Vicki 182 Hawkins. William 96. 116 Hayes, Andra 149 Hayes, Willard 56, 149 Hayes. Willie 88 Haynes, Cynthia 149 Haynes, Linda 149 Haynes, Rod 67, 149 Haynes, Steve 163 Hayostek, Greg 182 Hazel, Cheryl 33, 66. 67. 183 Hazel, Matt 149 Hazelwood. Jerri 183 Hazelwood, Wendy 149 Hearn, Lisa 88, 149 Hemstreet, Mike 163 Henderson, Leslie 183 Henderson. Sheila 163 Henzarek. Pete 114, 183 Hernandez, Rod 149 Hester. Adrien 135 Hewitt, Kim 183 Hickey, James 149 Higgins, Dennis 135 Hill. Ares 37, 136 Hill, Michelle 18, 135 Hiller, Antonia 149 History Social Studies 34, 35 Hockey 114, 115 Hoffmeyer, Lori 149 Hogg, Ken 149 Hohn, Paul 163 Hollins, Kelly 183 Hollins. Noel 149 Holloway, Jim 135 Holt, Dr. Curtis 39, 218 Home Ec Art 46, 47 Honea, Scott 183 Honor Society 30, 31 Hoops. Tom 163 Hooten, Mrs. K.J. 128 Hopper. Becky 81, 106, 107, 183 Hopper. Kim 44, 106, 107, 135, 151, 213 Horton, Anthony 66 Horton, Edward 163 Horton. Michael 67, 149 Horton, Sue 163 Howard. Dagney 86 Howard, Tracy 149 Howdyshell, Mike 200 Howe, Russell 163 Howell, Beth 149 Howell. Lisa 67, 163 Hubbard, Ms. Dorothy 128 Hubberd. Mike 149 Huchinson, Mike 94 Huddleston, Arlene 149 Hudson, Linda 66. 67, 135 Hudson, Linda R. 135 Hudson, Randy 52, 56. 102, 103, 149 Hudspeth, Karl 183 Huff, Evan 183 Hughey, William 135 Hunter, Bob 96 Hunter, Miss Rose Marie 128 Hunter, Robert 94 I Index 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202 Industrial Arts 40, 41 Ingram, Thomas 136 Isaak, Jason 98, 99, 183 Isham, Bob 37, 83, 102, 103, 114. 162, 183, 188, 210 J Jackson, Kevin 96, 136 Jackson, Mr. James 18, 19, 24, 37, 76, 88, 94. 96, 128 Jackson, Mrs. Wilma 128 Jackson, Shawna 136 Jacobs, Jennifer 163 James. Matt 79, 83. 114, 115, 148 James. Tina 163 Janka, Karl 84 Janos, Julie 163 Jar ret. Torrence 94 Jarrett, Teogory 149 Jaska, Steve 79 Jeare, Debbie 136 Jefferson, Cynthia 163 Jefferson, Michael 66 Jenkins, Anthony 136 Jensen, Dave 114 Johnson, Alicia 81, 105 Johnson, Dee Ann 163 Johnson, Emmanuel 136 Johnson. Julie 197 Johnson, Kim 163 Johnson, Mark 66 Johnson, Michelle 163 Johnson, Mindy 56, 74, 136 Johnson, Mrs. Mary 128 Johnson, Tammy 163 Johnson, Tara 163 Johnson. Tony 136 Johnston, Marita 163 Jones. Carrie 184 Jones, Dana 106, 136 Jones, Danah 21 Jones, Dennis 94 Jones. Earl 94, 163 Jones, Gina 136 Jones, James 96, 149 Jones, Jeff 136 Jones, Jim 96, 150 Jones, Kenyana 136 Jones, Kevin 163 Jones, Lubna 203 Jones, Marie 163 Jones, Mary 150 Jones, Merritt 58, 153, 157, 170, 171, 176, 190, 197, 199 Jones, Payanda 137 Jones, Russ 203 Jordan, Steve 103, 163 Joelin, Chad 78 Pack It With What? A tribute to two of my friends and their snow... the people standing outside of The car’s driver and his the car and with this big grin passengers get into the car, go on his face asks, “Why is this to the car wash, rinse it off and over here?” He continues, have a secret that nobody “Who was driving?” And then adds, “Do you have a license?” Spring brings the thaw of winter snow, the buds of soon to be beautiful flowers, the sun that has been gone for what seems a century, the birds, the butterflies and that wet, messy stuff that is cold. It ruins a pair of white tennis shoes, stains a pair of white pants, gets tracked in the house, puts many cars into a sinking situation and is commonly known as mud. If the driver of a car does get stuck, he’s pretty lucky if he can get his own car out. But many drivers try to get their own car out, making it worse and ending up having to call a tow truck. While waiting for the tow truck to arrive the driver of the stuck car has many things going through their head. “I’m gonna get killed !! My father can not find out. My parents are never going to let me drive again. And if I was ever to start smoking I think it would be now!” The driver of the tow truck pulls up behind the vehicle, gets out of his truck and lets out a huge laugh. He looks at The driver of the car shyly says, “Can you get me out? My father will kill me if he finds out!!” The truck driver replies, “Yah, I can get you out, but I still want to know how you did this!” The truck driver, still laughing, gets the car out, gets paid a hideous fee, then is off to laugh at another driver. knows about, ESPECIALLY his father. ANONYMOUSLY ME Senior, Merritt Jones measures a 10 inch deep tire track that was found in the S.W. parking lot Senior Index No matter what the age or condition of a car, the ownership of it makes a student feel rich. Often the first car is remembered longer than any other car bought by an individual. James Kodat and Matt Payne carefully park theirs where they're least likely to be damaged. Cars Free Student’s Spirit Every day the parking lot fills with all kinds of makes and models of cars. Mostly owned by the students, the cars rep- resent a growing number of drivers under the age of 18. Teachers who park their cars in various spaces around Southwestern represent a very small number compared to the student owned cars. Most of the cars in the lot were built in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Some new models can be found, but are often parent owned. There are still some older cars around S.W., like a 1957 Pontiac, and even a cou- ple early and late 1960’s model cars have been seen. The owner of the 1957 Pontiac asked to remain anonymous due to the fact that his car is a pinkish color. This owner said, “Some people think it’s too old, but I just ask them if their car was going to last them 28 years!” Most Freshmen and Sopho- more students at Southwest- ern can’t wait until they take Driver’s Training in order to get their license. “Driving to school can mean a lot of friends you never knew you had.”, said Junior Mike Howdyshell. “People you nev- er knew start needing rides to school. It can get to the point where you start telling them to get lost.” Most of the non-drivers of Southwestern don’t realize the cost of owning or even just driving a car. After adding up the insurance payments, sometimes car payments, oil, gas, and other maintenance costs, the cost grows to a pretty large amount. Most Juniors and Seniors who have owned a vehicle have jobs to be able to afford to drive them. “Some of the Sophomores who may get their license,” accord- ing to Driver’s Education teacher, Mr. Keith Richar- dardson, “have to take on a job or rely on their parents just to get their first car.” Usually when people get their very own first car, they tend to take better care of it, thAn if it was their parents’. Junior John Doe, (which describes several of the drivers of South- western,) have collectively re- marked that once a person gets in enough wrecks with mom and dad’s car that they are in a lot more of a hurry to get their own car. To ever drive again requires the purchase of that first car. Of course those students who now own cars, take very good care of them. From Chevettes to Corvettes, Thunderbirds to Trans-Am’s, the kind of car a student drives greatly reflects his or her personality traits. While some students see a Chevette as a car that gets great mileage, others see it as too small and a death trap. Some prefer a large car because it has more power. Others prefer a Cor- vette or a Trans-Am because it is a sports car. A couple students like antique cars which have lasted a lot longer than most of the newer cars will. No matter what taste you have in automobiles, there is a large selection to choose from. The ordinary student will buy a late model used car, while another will buy a new car. As with any school, the cars stu- dents drive reflect the varied lifestyles we live. And if it is noticed, cars play an impor- tant part in everyday life. James Kodat Senior Index INDEX Juniors 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167 K Keely. Kasandra 150 Keen, Cathy 163 Keene, Tamara 184 Keim. Mr. Hal 168 Kellum, Bill 203 Kelly, David 137, 214 Kendra. Samuel 140 Kendrick, Sherry 184 Kennedy, Donna 81 Kerouac, Matt 83, 98, 99. 114, 184. 210. 211 Kersey, Michael 163 Key. Scott 67. 150 Keyes, Derrick 163, 176 Kimball. Dawn 137 King, Lorrie K. 184 Kinkeld, Tim 150 Klepoch. Sherry 163 Kline, Jeff 96. 137 Knickerbocker, Ryan 103, 150 Knight, Mr. Robert 94, 128 Knisley, Gerald 184 Kochanev, Mr. Robert 128 Kodat, James 18. 35. 70. 126. 163, 186. 200 Kolm, Eric 163 Kordon, Mike 150 Kromer, Cindy 20, 50. 72, 74, 163, 176. 214 Kubic, Cathy 101, 150 Kuchnle, Richard 150, Kulis, Heather 150 L LaFhawn, Dann 137 I aMonte, Cindy 26 LaPorte, Brian 96 Laffery, Michelle 184 Lajewski, Joe 94. 96 Lajewski, Joey 43, 94, 150 lajewski, Kim 18, 31, 43, 50, 73, 74, 179. 184 lajewski, Mr. Richard 128 Lam. Ki Wing 150 Lamb. Kelly 164. 184 Lamb, Kevin 150 Lambaria. Emily 150 Lamont. Cindy 164 Laporte. Brian 137 Lara, Brenda Lyn 67, 184 Larke. Mrs. Charlotte 36. 128 Larkin. Sean 96, 137 Larsen. Mrs. Andrea 128 Lash, Stacey 137, 167 Lavasseur. Earl 150 Lawson. Cheryl 45. 58, 59, 60. 122, 145, 146. 165, 170, 184, 197, 215 Leach, Rick 78 Lee. Anna 53, 184 Lee, John 114 Lee, Laury 137 I ehman, Tamara 66, 67, 137 Lesard. Mike 150, 156 Letts, Monica 137 Levitt, Quanda 151 Lewis, Paula 137 I ewis, Tom 19, 184 Lidsav, Sabrina 151 Lindsay. Matt 79, 98, 99. 179. 184 Lindsay. Scott 78 Lindsey. Carl 137 Lingenfelter. Mrs. Mary 81, 124 Liston, Lester 94 Little. Angie 81 Little. Dennis 151 Little, Sonya 81 Little. Stacey 18, 32. 58, 80. 82. 83. 162, 167, 170, 184. 218 Littlejohn. Dennis 137 Liversedge, Jennifer 101. 151 Livingston. Janet 184 Lloyd, Stephanie 184 Locker. David 96, 137 Locust. Erin 137 Loehr. Eric 43, 184, 212 1 oehr, Katie 58. 90. 106. 107, 148. 164, 215 Lokkins, Mr. Art 124 Long. Debbie 151 Loose, Scott 83, 164, 176 Lorencz, Vicky 28, 29. 62. 66, 67, 184 l orenez Jr. . Richard 67. 151 Los haw, Fred 162. 184 Ix shaw. Karrin 151 Love. Melissa 184 Lovett, Quanda 68 Lozon, Kris 151 Lucas. Paula 151 Lucas. Vona 184 Luna. Ruben 78 Luttrell, Terry 45, 150, 151 Lynch, Mr. John 43, 124 M Macklin. Anna 137 Madden, Gerald 69. 164 Madison, Dan 152, 164 Maggard. Mark 17 Magnets Quiz Bowl 42. 43 Magulick, Scott 114, 151 Mahaiak. Michelle 151 Malecki, Mrs. Judi 124 Manley. Mr. Pat 168 Mansfield, Philip 151 Mar. Cris 63, 184 Mar. Marcy 151 Mar. Mary 106 Marching Band 64. 65 Marketing Typing 38, 39 Marks, Susan 137 Martin. Maurice 164 Martin. Menoz 46 Martin, Nicci 164 Martinez, Wayne 164 Martinson. Mrs. Bonnie 47, 128 Martion, Robert 96 Marzette, Evette 151 Marzette, Veronica 137 Mason, Gary 67, 116, 184 Masse. Jason 137 Massie. Tamara 66, 184 Mastin. Cedric 137 Maston. Peaches 103 Mata. Phillip 137 Math Science 36, 37 Mathews. Diane 67, 137 Matthews, Tina 151 Mauk, Tracy 151 Maule. Joe 137 McCall. Judy 137 McCallum, Kevin 164 McCann. Steve 137 McCarry, Greg 151 McClellan. Robert 152 McClendon, Fred 94, 95, 164 McCloud, Mark 137 McCollum. Kevin 103 McConnell. Kimberly 185 McCormick, Lynn 137, 152 McCredie, Todd 96 McDaniel, Trena 185 McDaniels, Becky 137 McDonald. Micheal 48. 152 McFadden, Fred 152 McFate. Andrea 106, 185 McFate, Christine 137 McGee, Chinva 96, 137 Mclnally, Linda 164 McKeown. Sonia 137 HOft_U)W mktal doom and mamu INRULATTO rrm KHTRY IYCTIMI ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARK AMO «eCCIALTICS FBH WHOLESALE R.O. BOX Bf •OO BLOOR AVIMUt rUMT (SIS) ISM47I FLINT. MICHIGAN 41101 INDEX McKinney. Quadrena 137 Moore, Arudrian 153 Nies, Robert 21. 94. 165 Pearce, Richelle 165 McKinney, Sonya 152 Moore, Kimberly 138 Niezqucki, Chris 165 Pedrin, Mike 153 McLain. Alana 164 Moore, Marcus 94, 165 Nohetto, Stefanie 138 Pendergraff, April 67, 154 McLane. Todd 152 Moore, Mr. Dale 52 Noreiga, Joe 102, 103, 187 Pendergraff, Theresa 138 Mcl aughlin. Chris 33. 40. 190, 209 Moore, Mr. Ernest 124 Norris, Jerry 96 Pep Assembly 18, 19 McLaughlin. Dee 66. 152 Moore, Mr. Jesse 124 Nunn, Mr. Marvin 124 Pep Band 62, 63 McLaurin. Jackie 185 McMillin. Andy 137 McMullen, Charla 185 McMullen, Kirk 79 McMullen, Mike 164 McMullen, Tracy 152 Moore, Ray-Ray 66. 138 Morgan, Cynthia 67, 152 Morgan. Heidi 69. 187 Morgan. Wendy 153 Morganl, W'endy 153 Moriarity, Jamie 138 0 O’Dell, C let us 187 Perez, Monica 87 Perez, Rene 68, 165 Perkins. Mr. Michael 66, 67 Perkins, Tim 165 Perry, Dawn 138 Peterson, Steven 67, 147. 187 McQueen, Charnesa 137 Morris, Joey 138 O’Neil, Kelly 138 Petkoff, Kathy 187 McReynolds, Rev. 168 Morris, Ms. 39 Odle, Melissa 80, 81 Petty, Michael 138 McWilliams, Jason 51. 96. 152 Morris, Tracy 138 Odom, Darren 187, 191 Phelps, Lisa 153 Meadows, Dana 27, 67, 137 Morrissett, Rob 138 Odom, Guy 78, 79 Phillips. Rico 79, 114 Meadows. Karen 162, 185 Morsett, Robert 96 Oliver, Carrie 138 Philllips, Rob 153 Meida, Melody 185 Mose, Charles 138 Oliver, Mike 153 Photiou, Chris 138 Meissner, Ms. Suzanne 32, 33, 124 Mosley, Monique 138 Olmstead, Dave 103, 165 Photiou, Lucas 165 Melaragni, Mike 164 Mosley, Tracy 88 One, Studio 203 Pickard. Tracy 86, 92. 101, 125, 166. Merriwether, Bryan 92, 164 Mount, Dan 96, 153 Opening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 210 Merriwether, Denise 152 Muller, Tarrance 165 Opila, Dan 78 Pickens, Joseph 166, 214 Merriwether, Harold 94 Munoz, Larr f 46. 103. 187, 192 Orange. Amy 165 Pickens, Sean 138 Meyerhofer, Trina 119, 164 Murdock, Helen 24, 88 Orchestra Wind Ens 66, 67 Pitts, James 153 Miles, Ray 88 Murray, Ed 153 Osburne, Lynne 67, 187 Plamondon, Ron 187 Miller, Dannielle 137 Murray, Robert 138 Osburne, Tracey 66. 67, 138 Pleasant, Shanean 166 Miller, Dayna 137 Musgraves, Wendy 138 Oslund, Dave 84 Plourde, Michelle 153 Miller, Kellie 137 Mushatt, Sarah 165 Oslund, Sue 52, 53, 101, 153 Plunkey, Jeff 138 Miller, Stephanie 165 Myers, Annette 68, 69, 187 Owens, Pamela 187 Polkinghorn, Dan 154 Miller, Tina D. 26. 59, 86. 155, 159, Myers, Ron 165 Owens, Paul 153 Polkinghorne, Scott 20, 94. 187 167. 170, 177, 182, 185, 26. 171, 187, 189, 213 Mills. Mindy 187 Myott, Kevin 79 Myott, Steve 153 Myrick, Jeff 138 P Pollender, Glen 185, 187 Ponder, Doane 96, 138 Pope. Troy 78, 79, 94. 95. 179, 187 Mills, Miyang 30. 164 Mills, Tracey 137 Millspaugh. Rusty 66, 67. 137, 138 Mini Mag 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Myrick, Michelle 187 N Padgett, Earl 103, 153 Pakkala, Pete 103, 114, 115, 150, 187 Poplavsky, Mrs. 33 Popovitz, Mr. Gary 124 Potsop, Pete 154 Potter, Jackie 34, 104. 187 Minner. Aaron 94, 164 Minzey, Don 137, 138 Mitchell, Maria 165 Neal, Rudolph 88, 94 Panek, Molly 138 Parker, Denise 66, 67, 138 Parker, Johnny 67, 187, 190, 212 Pouncy, Courtney 94 Powers, Deborah 52, 166 Pratt, Jennifer 183, 187 Mitchell, Michelle 27, 29, 168 Neely, Jim 35 Parks, Kevin 138 Pratt, Michelle 138 Mitchell, Reggie 76, 94, 191 Nelson, Armon 138 Paschket, John 165 Prause, Nicci 212 Mitchelle, Terry 138 Nelson, Berbin 153 Pattee, Eric 114, 138 Prause, Tony 62, 147, 187 Mize, Suzie 187 Nelson, Dawn 45, 153 Pawluk, Bill 19. 84, 103, 187 Prescott, Ray 166 Mohrman, Michelle 30, 165 Newbold, Michael 48, 49, 165 Payne, Jackie 88, 165 Price, Mary 54 Molpus, Mike 19, 43. 187 Newell, Tonya 45. 138 Payne, Kenyatta 18, 56. 138 Prince, Melissa 51, 138 Monroe, David 66 Newman, Scott 188 Payne, Matt 114, 153, 200 Prince, Shane 33, 187 Montini, Tooter 152 Newton, Dale 138 Payne, Robert 103 Pringle, Andre 76, 94, 95 Montrell, Rhonda 138, 216 Nielson, Roxanna 138 Payne, Scott 138 Provance, Eddie 166 Studio One Demands Quality “The purpose of Studio One is to give the special talent of those who want to work hard during long hours to perfect a form of dance drill competi- tion,” said Russ Jones, general manager of Studio one. Form- ed in 1984 by Jordan College and the Royal Guardsmen, it is the 1985 State Champion in its third year. Led by instructors Matt Ca- tanzaro, Orlando Suttles, Bill Kellum, and Danny and Lub- na Jones, Studio One is a color guard corps working on rout- ines to the songs Imagination, High Crime, and One Night in Tunisia. The group has stu- dents from Flushing, Linden, Powers, Central, Southwest- ern, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, U of M-Flint, and Mott. Representing South- western are Senior Tammy Beemer, Junior Steve Ryan, and 1984 graduate Felicia Blain. “I tried out for Studio One because I heard of the unique style they had. This is my second year, and I enjoy it more than I did in my first year,” commented Ryan, a guard sergeant this season. There are 23 members in Studio One, and they have practice every Wednesday night and occasionally hold a week-end camp. On the week- ends they also have shows and travel to places like Chicago and New York. This year’s state competition will be held at Jordan College. Band experience isn’t neces- sary, but helpful, to get into Studio One. The season begins in November and runs through April. The instructors are not paid. There is a fifty dollar entry fee, and trip ex- penses are paid for by individ- ual members. “I basically tried out because I missed marching. In mar- ching band, I was in drum-line and always wondered what color guard was like. Studio One gave me a chance to find out,” said Blain. Beemer added, “Studio One is hard work. A lot of your time is gone because of the demands it puts on you. However, the experi- ence and good feeling you get when you know you put on a good show more than makes up for it.” Alana Rich SWIMBA Isn’t An Aardvark The Marching Colts are often seen in public representing Southwestern. A part of that group that is rarely seen, and less often appreciated, is SWIMBA. “What’s that?” you say. No, it’s not a new instrument or musical ar- rangement. But without it, there would be no band. SW’IMBA is Southwestern In- strumental Music Boosters Association. Drum Major Kevin Willey said, “Band students have nothing but praise for SW’IM- BA.” “The band would not be where they are now without the help and support of SWIMBA, said Beth Shapiro and Timi Bradshaw. “It’s nice to know that the parents are behind you,” said Brion Tash. Field Commander John Brand said, “I feel that SWIMBA has put as much or more effort into making this organization work as the kids. I don’t know what we would do without them. Probably, we’d be wear- ing dirty uniforms and be in debt up to our ears due to poor management.” Traveling with the band to all competitions, cheering them on and off the field, standing out in rain, sleet, and (yes) even snow, SWIMBA is always there. Although the band didn’t make the highest scores, the parents never lost hope in their kids. Chris Couch Terry Wandrie Kevin Willey John Brand 204 INDEX Q Queen, Angela 138 Queen. Joe 187 R ROTC 70. 71 Ramirez, Mary 154 Ramoie, Kittie 38, 187 Rappuhn, Fred 67, 187 Ray, Shannon 138 Rea be, Brian 48, 154 Reabe, Kerry 166 Reed. Anthony 138 Reed, Chris 138 Rehil, Dala 154 Reifey, Bridget 140 Reiley, Tim 154, 211 Rensberger, Mike 18, 52, 57, 154 Repasky, Regine 154 Rettenmund, Eric 103, 140 Reynolds, Nikki 154 Rich, Alana 155, 177, 188, 203 Richardson, James 66, 67, 96, 140 Richardson, Michael 140 Richardson, Mr. Keith 45, 200 Richedson, Clarisa 154 Ricky, Mr. Lowell 124 Riddle, Joseph 166 Rife, Brian 140 Ring, Joel 61. 166 Ringo, Charles 37, 94, 95, 116, 117, 166 Ritter, Doug 154 Roberge, Mrs. Jeannine 124, 167 Roberson. Christine 188 Roberts, Wade 103, 140 Robertson, Tim 140 Robinson, Cindy 166 Robinson, Corey 140 Robinson, Lisa 154 Robinson, Mr. Paul 106, 124 Robinson, Yusuf 154 Rock. Melissa 101, 166, 210 Rodriguez, Angie 166 Roland, Barbara 154 Root, David 140 Ross, Londale 188 Rossier, Margarette 188 Rothley. Kathy 64, 83, 91, 154 Rousseau, Aimee 154 Rowley, Angie 140 Royal. Monica 66, 67, 140 Royster, Shellene 154 Rozell, John 166 Ruddi. Tim 166 Ruddy, Daniel 140, 188 Ruggles, Paul 154 Ruiz, Christine 179 Ruiz, Mike 166 Runnals, Crystal 140 Runnals, Michelle 32, 188 Runyon, Erika 166 Russel, Robert 140 Russell, Chris 166 Russell, Jason 140 Russell, Marty 154 Russell, Robin 140 Rutherford, Kera 140 Ruze. Christine 101 Ryan. Kathy 66, 67. 140 Ryan. Steve 66, 166, 203 S S.W.M.C. 64 Sack, Mr. Ronald 124 Sage. Marcy 166 Sage, Melanie 140 Saleana, Amanda 154 Sampson. Tarita 140 Samuel, Cardlyn 154 Samuels, Kendra 66, 67 Sanders. Katy 58, 59, 167, 170 Sanders. Ken 140 Sandlin, Marty 140 Sanford, Eleanor 188 Santee. Montrese 154 Sarles, Joe 40, 188 Sauer. Debbie 154, 216 Saunders, James 154 Scales, David 166 Scales, Steve 140 Scales, Tonya 104 Schepler, Aaron 180, 188 Schlichting, Angie 166 Schmaler, Max 60 Scholl, Jim 154 Schuler, Richard 166 Scott, Mr. Frank 124 Segerstedt. Paul 188 Senior Index 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 Seniors 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185. 186 Seybold, Mr. Kenneth 124 Shapiro, Beth 66, 67, 162, 188 Sharber. Don 96. 154 Shared, Mike 94 Sharp. Chad 141 Shatteck, Chris 141 Shaw, Evangelena 166 Shaw, Van 139 Shayler, Tracy 141 Shelton, Michelle 44 Shelton, Miebele 141 Sheppard, Kenneth 38, 141 Sheppard, Virginia 167 Sherber, Don 96 Sherman, Michelle 188 Sherwood, Tina 166 Shier, Ron 141 Shimoda. Sachi 67, 141 Shoops, Scooter 114, 141 Shortt, Paul 52, 56. 106, 154 Shuler, Richard 96 Shumaker. Buford 96. 154 Shumate, Mike 66 Simmons. Billy 114, 115 Simons, Mrs. Roberta 124 Simpson, Chris 141 Simpson, Lyman 154 Simpson. Mike 166 Simpson, W'illiam 141 Siplin, Sonya 141 Ski Club 60. 61 Skonezney, Michele 119, 189, 192 Slieff, Chris 154 Smiley, Reggie 33 Smith, Alicia 154 Smith, Cedric 88 Smith, Chris 141 Smith. Christina 154 Smith, Kelley 166 Smith. Kim 166 Smith, Kristina 141 Smith, Lony 166 Smith, Mike 154 Smith, Pamela 142 Smith, Sally 106 Smith, Sherri 142 Smith, Tony 154 Soccer 86, 87, 102, 103 Softball 80, 81, 82, 83 Sogges. Rebecca 142 Soles, Russell 166 Sophomores 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153 Sothord Lynn 166 Spain. Robert 154 Spencer, Shannon 32, 189 Spencer, Thomas 83, 168 Spencer, Tom 148 Spirit W’eek 20, 21 Sports 76, 77, 78. 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98. 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 Spriggs, Monique 166 Squires, Keith 154 Squires, Kirk 166 Stadfeild, Ken 166 Stahl, Stacy 56, 142 Stanfill, Linda 189 Stanley. Willie 142 Starns. Chad 142 Steele, Bobby 142 Stephens, Tony 154 Stevens, Christine 142 Stevens, W’aba 142 Stevenson, Sherwood 142 Stewart, Donald 99 Stewart. Rebekkah 154 Stice, Mr. Ken 124 Stjernlid, Gunilla 86 Stocker. Mr. Ondre 218 Straham. Dr. Clarence 36. 124 Strahm, Dr. Clarence 211 Strange. Valorie 189 Strange, Victor 66, 67 Strickland, Arlene 189 Strong, Todd 142 Student Government 56, 57 Student Jobs 16, 17 Student Life 8, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 DOG GROOMER’S assoc, of America 101 DALMATION ROAD KENNEL,Ml. 48509 INDEX Summer Vacation 10, 11 Summers, Chris 166 Summers, Rod 142 Supek. Lisa 142, 216 Sutherland. Rhonda 152, 189 Sutkay, Michelle 142 Sutter, Matt 214 Suttles, Orlando 203 Swain. Sonja 104 Swain, Sonya 105 Swimming 106, 107, 112, 113 Switt, Stacy 142 Szabo, Anthony 84, 85, 189 T Tackens, James 67 Taeckens, James 66, 142 Tash, Brion 67, 189, 212, 214 Taylor. Kelly 21, 142 Taylor. Maria 86, 100, 101, 166, 210 Taylor, Matt 94, 154 Taylor, Tamika 142 Taylor, Valorie 189 Teare, Debbie 142 Tennis 84, 85, 100, 101 Terrell, Rhonda 166 Thayer, Paula 40, 189, 209 Thomas, Celesa 166 Thomas, Darren 166 Thomas, Eugene 154 Thomas. Holly 86. 87, 100, 101, 119 Thomas, Jayna 66. 67, 142 Thomas, John 142 Thomas, Lee 163 Thomas, Mrs. Rose 124 Thomas, Peoria 18. 50. 56. 166 Thomas. Sabrina 154 Thomas, Tiger 56, 103, 166 Thome, Corrie 56. 75. 156 Thompson, Andre 156 Thompson, Betty 156 Thompson, Landa 67 Thompson, Mike 142 Thompson, Mr. Marvin 124 Thompson, Robert 145 Thompson, Tammy 142 Thorton, Brook 168 Tingley, Mike 94, 168 Tingley, Wendy 71, 189 Tingley, Windy 58 Tobin, Kelly 156 Tobin, Kim 51, 142 Touhy, Tim 114, 132 Track 88. 89 Trecha, John 96 Trevorrow, Patrick 156 Trile, Valmerile 142 Trim, Tracy 142 Troth, Kelly 142 Troth, Wendy 168 Trujilio, Sandra 156 Tuohy, Tim 114, 168 Turner, Tina 20, 36. 189 Tyler, Joe 44 Tyler, Shabon 156 Tyson, Shannon 164 U Ujlaky, Natasha 156 Umber, Renee 156 Unorganized Sports 92, 93 V VanBuskirk, Tammy 82. 83 VanDuinen, Tom 142 Vance. James 96 Vance. Jim 96, 156 Vanorder, Trina 168 Vaughn. Meka 142 Veasley, David 94. 95. 168 Verdun, Blake 88. 96. 156 Vied, Mrs. Patricia 124 Vizanko, Anne 18, 52, 81, 86, 100, 101, 168 Vocal Music 68, 69 Volleyball 118, 119, 120 Voorhess, Jim 191 Vredeveld, Gary 142 Vukovich, Mrs. Barbara 124 W Walker, Dani 86. 87, 168 Walker, Tiffany 156 Wallace, Chris 66 Wallace. Christina 142 Wallace. Michele 81 Wallis, Kim 101, 156 Wallis, Scott 77, 84. 141, 186, 191 Walters, Brad 156 Walters, Jim 156 Walton, Derrick 156 W'andrie, Lisa 142 Wandrie, Terry 58, 67, 191. 192 W'andrie, Tom and Bobbie 58 Wansley, Tamekila 191 Ward, Mr. Russell 124 Warder, Joanne 168 Ware, Denise 18, 83. 107, 168. 188, 191 Warlick, Lori 86, 87, 106, 118, 119, 169 Warnick. John 48 Warnick, Mr. Richard 49, 124 Washington, Terrance 96, 169 Water Street 12, 13 Waterson, Denise 169 Watkins. Michael 94, 96, 156 Watson, Michelle 66, 169 Watson. Sheri 142 Webb, Darren 142 Webb, James 169 Webb, Mr. Larry 124 Webber, Tricia 106, 107, 157 Webster. Mrs. Jeanette 124 Weightlifting 96, 97 W'eirman, Kayla 61 Weissend, Ron 19, 76, 77, 116, 191, 211 Wellstead, Hein 142 Weis, Max 142 Wesley. Mrs. Jean 124 West, Samantha 191 West, Sylvia 157 Wheat. Jeff 169 Wheatley, Mr. Timothy 124, 168 W'heeler, Kevin 169 Whetstone, Ryan 135, 168, 170, 214 W’hite, Alphonzo 142 White, Tamra 142 White. Todd 191 Whited, Tim 169 Whitfield, Janise 157 W’hittner, Diana 157 Wickham. Steve 63, 67, 169 Wideman. Dawn 169 W'ierman, Kayla 106, 183, 191, 215 Wiggins, Princess 157 Wilber, Tracey 142 Wilcox, Deirdra 191 W'ilkinson. Mike 191 Wilkison, John 191 Willard. Jason 157 Willey. Cheryl 86. 191 Willey. Kevin 18, 64. 66. 67, 204 Willey. Paula 76, 86, 157 William, Lon 141 William, Trina 157 Williams, Becky 18. 54, 58, 106, 107, 136, 162, 179, 190, 191 Williams, Brian 94, 169 Williams, Kelly 142 Williams, Michelle 157, 169 Williams, Shelton 141 Williams, Steve 141 Williams, Todd 141 Willis, Candy 141 Wills, Robert 141 Wilson, Arthur 67, 94, 191 Wilson, Doug 157, 209 Wilson. Kareen 169 Wilson, Ken 18 Wilson. Michael 20, 157 Wilson, Mr. Paris 218 Wilson. Mr.Ken 129 Wilson, Mrs. Beverly 124 Winkfield, Julie 88 Witucki. Jim 77, 79, 92, 98. 99, 119, 191 Witucki, Tom 52. 56. 96. 157 Wobert, Mr. Jerome 124 Wodtke, Jayne 66. 67, 141 Wodtke, Wayne 191 Wolbert, Mr. 127 Wolford, Russell 157 Wollard, Albert 191 Womack, Alia 141 Wood, Amy 157 Wood, Susan 191 Woodbeck. Mary 157 Woodbury, Mike 79 Woodbury, Patricia 141 Woodson, Tammy 157 Worden, Dennis 141 Worlick, Lori 119 Wrestling 116, 117 W'right, Fawn 157 Wright, Marc 157 Wright, Patricia 191 Y Yambrick, Amy 143 Yearbook Staff 58, 59 York, Kim 17, 191 York, Michelle 168 Youmans, Jeff 191 Young Life 52, 53 Young, James 61 Young, LaMar 191 Young. Lucy 26, 143, 209 Z Zann, Melissa 143 Zaragoza, Karen 106, 107 They Finally Make Spectrum The location is 3122 Fenton Road, across from Cody Ele- mentary School. The environ- ment is friendly and warm, where everyone is greeted with a huge smile and refreshing sounds of 108 FM. It’s a family atmosphere and after walking through the side doors, people generally order the “half pounder”. The place is, you ask? The place is Ron's Ice Cream and Pizza, owned by a 1974 South- western graduate and now what most people would con- sider a success. This proud man goes by the name of Ron Schmidt. He can be identified by his medium height and build, his dark hair and enor- mous grin. Ron has a rags to riches story, and the explana- tion on how this “mistake” turned into a profitable busi- ness is an interesting story. After leaving Southwestern, Ron attended Mott and Cen- tral Michigan University. He found what he thought was a better life in Florida. For five years he worked jobs in night clubs and restaurants, but he and his wife, Eve, longed for their family and Michigan and returned. Ron, Eve, and his brother Don took on the responsibility of a new business and decided to open a pizzaria. For income, they turned to a temporary specialty in ice cream. Ron says he, “didn’t mean for it to turn to ice cream, but my Dad and I were working to fix up the back room. We didn’t even have our ovens and equipment yet. Dad suggested just dip- ping ice cream through the windows for that summer.” In that first summer, 1980, only two people were on the payroll. Now, as many as 27 Southwestern students have worked at Ron’s. “I have Southwestern kids work. One, because it’s cheaper; and two, to give them a break. Ron’s is a starter job for most, it teaches them about the work ethics, the real world...And I like to see kids with money in their pockets,” said Ron. When Southwestern students were asked why they liked Ron’s so much, the outstand- ing answer related to the gi- gantic scoops that make up a single. These scoops, accord- ing to Ron, were used as his only means of advertising dur- ing his low profit days. But no body seems to care. Their only concern is the excellent food and fantastic prices. So, if anyone is dying for the creamy taste of ice cream, the only choice is Ron’s. Merritt Jones Tops Left Bare Twenty-two hood ornaments have been stolen from cars at Southwestern. It seems that a group of people have gotten into the bad habit of stealing these items. As Senior Cheryl Lawson was cleaning the snow off her car one winter morning, she no- ticed that her hood ornament was missing. She told her Dad and he commented, “Well, I didn’t like it on there any- way.” When asked to com- ment, she said, “I’ve heard of stealing a Mercedes orna- ment-but a Cutlass? It must be a joke.” innocent bystanders a pretty penny. It doesn’t matter what kind of car you own. Although the hood ornaments are being stolen, they are being put to use. As you walk down the halls of SW, you see people using them as belt buckels, neck charms, and even key chains. They are definitely not being thrown away. Junior John Brand said, “It is disappointing to have it sto- len, especially when you have to come up with the money to replace it. But they are conve- nient to use as a key chain.” Cheryl Lawson John Brand's Cadillac key chain The bare hood of Cheryl Lawson’s shows that the hood ornaments are Cutlass shows that Oldsmobile is now being put to good use. as popular as Buick as an accessory. The anonymous hood orna- ment thief is really on the prowl. He or she is costing the Senior Chris McLaughlin ami his crazy imagination touch the hearts t many, especially when he has tHe heTpoT Sharkv Sharp Tooth. Senior Paula Thayor and Freshman I.ucyYouny reminise about the tune when Pauta itlrert; - It may begin with a simple hello or a helping hand, and can blossom into a lasting bond between two people which will endure throughout their high school years. Seniors Ron Weissend, Keremae. and Wayr hwiHway all one book, borrowed from Becky i«ms homework easier, Dr. Clarence Strahm points out a miscalculation in classwork. lthough the cheerleaders can be er all year long, they work a be ready for the-football season. The first day in a new class, finding a smile on a friendly face can make the transition into unfamiliar surroundings seem less tramatic and begin the foundation for many good times and memories. These memories don’t always begin in the classroom, they can be formed in the most HUr .«;rK.!t;, w a1! gruelling practices or emotional confrontations lears after .u' ptmK a trophy at the 012 dfiy fjSlU Ol COIYipStltlOIl. Paul Robinson (fives Freshman Kim Hopper a few words of advice and consolation after she placed 5th at the flhj Mfft v - V— — Depending on a friend � help. Valessa Brown listens carefully to advice on Algebra equations during the City Track Meet at Northwestern HS. Cheering on the Kiris Varsity Swim- mers, Senior Brioa Tash knows they will he there to cheer the boys ritlnng their season. yr ye L - m I The long hours of practicing to represent a school unites people as they work for the common goal of success. When victory doesn’t come about, they have each other to ease the pain of defeat. These friends listen to your dreams and share your disappoint- ments. They grow with you, walk beside you, and become an important part of your life. The little triumphs and personal joys mean so much more when they can be shared with that special someone. Not ready Tor Br iors Josgpjti .Pickora� and MfftT Sutter try and use the correct accent to read Tom Sawyer by Marie Twain. Freshman David Kelly shares his Rock magazine with two of his newiy tftittlri -£g� � wd«_________________________________________ Ryan Whetstone. Senior, and Cindy Kromer, .Junior, laugh and help each other conquer roller skater at the Water Street Pavillion. Gruelling days of practice and competition, marching in ratn and snow, make unforgettable memories for the SWMC Drum Line. Junior John Brand won’t forget the Haloween that he taught manor or his friends a Pepsi shirt, but did not have an extra one for Sophomore Debbie Sauer. A freshman has four years to build lasting relationships that will become fond memories as they come upon graduation — that may have begun with a simple hello... The Hall Stocker We have a new hall guard this year, and this time he’s male and fast. Mr. Ondra Stocker has made a big difference in the halls. Stocker graduated in 1976 from Flint Northern. He said, “Since graduation, things hav- en’t really changed that much. Besides working part time at Southwestern, he is a provider for Repite Care for Mott Children’s Health Foun- dation. There he takes care of developmentally disabled youth. Stocker’s responsibilities as a hall monitor are not as simple as they seem. He doesn’t just bust people for skipping and doing other things that should not happen during class. He comforts kids in the halls, and depending on their attitudes and past run-ins, decides how to help them. He says, “When I catch you in the hallway without a pass, you decide where destiny falls.” If a student has a problem he can’t help, he directs them to someone who can. He feels that students have a tendency to make more of problems than they really are. “Problems are more or less just obstacles that can be solved. If not, then it’s just an on going problem that you have. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Until you solve it, it won’t go away. Unfortunate- ly, most kis=ds let it go, and it gets worse.” Besides directing students to classrooms, Stocker also keeps intruders from coming in to harrass students. Addition- ally, he helps settle small disputes between friends and will kindly help anyone with any problem. But, most im- portantly, he treats everyone equally, respectfully, and fair- ly no matter what their grade, age, or color. Stacey Little Mr. Ondra Stocker made friends on staff quickly, and was appreciated greatly when they played WTAC. 209 Over 30 And Still Winners Mr. Jeff Blanchard could not have predicted it any better. The Southwestern Staff beat radio station WTAC on February 26,1986 by a whopping 19 points. Before the game, when asked how the game would go, Mr. Blanchard said, “We’ll smoke WTAC by at least fifteen points.” In the beginning, it didn’t look like Southwestern had a chance. At the end of the first quarter, WTAC was lead- ing by ten points. But, thanks to some quick teamwork by Mr. Ondre Stocker and Mr. Paris Wilson, SW took the lead (48-43) by half time. While the cheerleaders enter- tained the crowd during half- time, the Baseball Boosters Club was busy selling delicious cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and hot dogs. At the same time, members of the baseball team were selling raffle tick- ets. The prize was a basket- ball, won by Mr. Robert Brad- ley, Jr., father of Southwest- ern Junior Vaughn Bradley. The proceeds of this raffle went to the baseball team. The ball started moving more quickly during the third peri- od. Stocker scored 16 points and Mr. Hurman Fry helped with a career high of six points. Victory wasn’t quite in the picture until the fourth peri- od. During the final period, Mr. John Clothier and Dr. Curtis Holt aided in the scoring, and the lead was quickly in sight. With a final score of 89-70 in favor of SW, the team and fans left happily. It was a well played game with few fouls and a lot of team spirit and sportsmanship on both teams. Stacey Little Mr. Paul Robinson sinks a side shot Southwestern teacher goes to the for two points. outside for a 2-point layout. mWALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY M ARCELIME MISSOURI USA VVf WA LSWORTH I I 1 PUBLISHING ill COMPANY MtimiNI MIMOl'tl V«A Ed