St Clair High School - Clairvoyant Yearbook (St Clair, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1978 volume:

“SMILES WE GAVE TO ONE ANOTHER” Saturday, October 22, 1977 was our Homecoming. For the First time in many years we had a beautiful day. This and a lot of other sheer joy and happiness will help keep strong memories in the minds of all of the people who were a part of this year’s Homecoming. The varsity football team contributed much to the ex- citing atmosphere on that Saturday. The Saints defeated the Marine City Mariners in overtime, 14-8. In the Float competition once again the Seniors took First place. Ever since the Class of ’78 came out to the High School they have held the winning ribbon. “Kick the Mari- ners Into Another World” provided the Seniors with a mere two point victory over the Juniors. 4 1 z 4 1 3 5 (a 7 1 . With megaphone in hand Ms. Bangs is ready for the parade. 2. As chilly as it was Kathy Kolan still march- es proudly. 3. Although the Sophomore float didn’t win Mitzi McCallum still shows winning spirit. 4. As deadly as they looked the Juniors lost the float com- petition by 2 points. 5. Pretty as a picture sat the reigning King and Queen, John and JoAnn, and the three Queen candidates Mari Muer, Chris Roose and Teresa Askew. 6. The Cheerleaders added a special touch to our parade with the excitement for the days activities. 7. Prize Winners for the third year in a row, the SENIORS are Number 1 again!! 5 1. Mr. Swiacki and Colleen. 2. Mr. Johnson and Sue. 3. Mr. Markel and Patty. 4. Mr. Davis and Cheryl. 5. Mr. Holbrook and Paivi. 6. King Tim and Queen Teresa. 7. Mr. Tivy and Mary Ann. Opposite page: Homecoming Court of 1977. Paivi Riikonen, Colleen Swiacki, Cheryl Davis, Doug Rutt, Mari Muer, Teresa Askew, Tim Hines, Chris Roose, Mike Mackley, Sue Johnson, Patty Markel, Mary Ann Stimper. 1 X 3 H s (o 6 “MISTY WATER COLORED MEMORIES” 1. Excitement fills the eyes of Sophomore representatives Patty Markel and Colleen Swiacki in their first year on court. 2. Cheryl Davis and Sue Johnson share a bit of excitement as the parade progresses. 3. He may not appear too anxious to accept his award as candidate for King, but Mike Mackley was full of Spirit on Homecoming day. 4. On the other hand, Doug Rutt quickly rises to the occasion. 5. A watery- eyed Chris Roose receives congratulations from her friends. 6. Tim Hines flashes a bright smile just after being elected candidate for King. 7. Mari Muer takes a moment to con- sider the excitement of being chosen Queen candidate. 8. “What are the tears for?” the Homecoming King candidates seem to say as the Queen candidates cry in unison. 9. Pre- vious to being crowned Queen, Teresa Askew’s smile bright- ens the ceremony. 1 3 6 i- 9 z ft 7 8 9 ADMINISTRATION “The Way They Were” This year’s yearbook is a reproduction of all the fond memories we hope to hold for the rest of our lives. This year’s faculty section is a brief summary of the memories the teachers have had in their previous years at St. Clair High School. Won’t it surprise you to find out that your science teach- er once taught psychology? Or that your typing teacher once taught math? In doing this we hope to acquaint you a little more with your teachers and the way they remember past years as the faculty of SCHS. The teachers are very much a part of St. Clair High School. We are proud of their efforts to improve the stu- dents as well as the school. We would like to hope that they will all be with us for at least a couple more years. Thank You, teachers, for making the 1977-78 school year a mem- orable one. 12 1. BETSY BANGS-Advanced Art, Painting, Draw- ing, Design, Ceramics, Sculpture, Art Appreciation 2. JOHN CORNISH-American Government, World Affairs, U.S. History, College Sociology, Modern Social Problems. 3. ELAINE PERRET-Beginning and Advanced Art, Ceramics and Fiber, Mosiacs, Oil and Water Painting, Jewelry, Painting, Art Applica- tion, Design, Graphics and Print Making, Sculpture, Weaving and Rug Hooking. 4. DONALD WEBBER- Band, Choir, College English, Novel, Shakespeare, English Literature, American Literature, Practical Compostition, The Bible and Greek Mythology, 9th Grade English, Play Production. 5. NANCY SHAW -Special Needs. 6. GERALD VAN DEUSEN-Biol- ogy, Advanced Biology, Life Science, 9th Grade Sci- ence, Chemistry, Psychology, Practical Science, Year- book. 1 2 3 4 1. BARBARA LA BEAU-Media Specialist. 2. ARLENE JOHN- SON— English 10, English 11, English 11 Remedial, Speech, Public Speaking, Introduction to Composition, Practical Com- position, Modern American Literature, Mass Media, Novel, Contemporary Affairs. 3. DARLENE PEYERK-General Busi- ness, Typing, Business Recordkeeping. 4. RONALD STAB- LEIN— Civics, General Math, U.S. History, Shorthand, Eco- nomics, Business English, General Business, Beginning Typing. 14 1. DONALD VINCENT— Counseling. 2. CAROL BEEKER-Family Living, Consumer Education. 3. JOE IRVIN-Carpentry, Electronics, Drafting, Gen- eral Woods, General Metals, Power Mechanics, Cabin- et Making. 15 ' JL 3 1. DAVID DONALDSON-Applied Math, Mechanical Draw- ing, Welding, Refinishing, General Wood shop, General Met- als, Power Mechanics, Introduction to Power, General Drafting, Upholstery and Refinishing. 2. RICHARD MALL- WITZ-Greek and Roman Culture, Drama, Creative Writing, Composition, American Literature, Introduction to Lit- erature, Mass Media, Mass Communications, Journalism, English Literature, Greek Mythology and the Bible as Lit- erature. 3. LES BARNES— Accounting, Advanced Account- ing, General Business, Business Record Keeping, Beginning Typing. 4. COLLEEN WEB— Novel, Shorthand, Advanced Typing, Office Education Block. 16 1. DANIEL WATSON— General Math, Consumer Math, Topics in Math, Elementary Algebra 1 1 1 , Geo- metry. 2. WILLIAM BUELL-Health, Algebra, Biology, Physics, Chem- istry, Life Science. 3. KATHY WAT- KINS— Graphics Printing, Cloth- ing, Foods, Child Development. 4. KAREN SCHUNK-Special Educa- tion-Resource Room. 5. VICTOR RUEHLE- Advanced math, Geome- try, Topics in Math, Algebra 1, Life Science, History, Refinishing, Bach- elor Living, Basic Math. 1 z 3 H 5 17 1. BOB THARRETT-Typing, Accounting, Business Record-keep- ing, Law, Office Education Block, Yearbook. 2. KATHY CLYNE— French, English, Advanced Comp., Amer. Lit. 3. GEORGE ROBERTS— Greek Mythology and the Bible, Amer. Lit., Mass Media, Advanced Comp., Remedial English, Man and his Ideas, Yearbook, English Lit., English 9, 10, 11, Michigan History, U.S. History, Economics, World Affairs. 4. PETE FINDLAY— Co-op Coordinator. 5. CLIVE ANDERSON-Geography, World History, U.S. History, Social Problems, Psychology. 6. FRANCES O’KOREN —Elementary Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Applied Math, General Math. 7. ARVID WATT— PE 9 10, Life- time Sports, Weight Training, Speech, American History, Psychol- ogy, English. 8. ELLA HORNING— Spanish, Amer. Lit., Remedial English, Composition, Mass Media, Novel, History. 9. TRISHA PERREAULT-Dance Gymnastics, Slimnastics Health, Girls PE 9 10, Lifetime Sports, First Aid Health. 10. BARBARA SAPH-CO-OP Counselor. 11. LARRY GOULDING-Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, U.S. History, Michigan History, Contrasting Decades, Civil War. 12. JOHN BAREHAM— Concert Band, Marching Band, Chorus. 1 JL X 3 to 5 L i IX Organization Is Our Business Do you realize what those busy ladies in our school’s office go through in just one day? Here’s and idea: They fill out 200 tardy slips, 153 excused and unexcused absence slips, answer a zillion phone calls — partially which are angry or confused parents calling in about why Johnny got an E in a certain class, type out anything but everything, plus many other jobs to keep SCHS rolling. It is a big responsibility, and they do a superb job. There is hardly ever a quiet moment, and many strange things happen there. If it wasn’t for this office staff, we would most likely be in complete chaos. So the next time we students need to go to the office, walk in with a big smile and a friendly hello, it’s the least we could do to show our appreciation for them. 20 1. As principal for three years, Robert Bolla has done and outstanding job. Every morning before classes, he warm- ly greets us in the main hall. He often finds time to chat, or give advice to a seeking student. 2. Among his differ- ent duties, many a student can tell, that the most resounding job he has is the job he has when he yells! Ben is really a great guy and tries his hardest to help the students out when there are problems. 3. To keep the principal’s business in line, his faithful secretary, Burle Levi, is kept constantly busy. 4. Not only does the principal need a sec- retary, but the counselors do also. Phyllis Rocker does her job well for them, and finds a moment from her hectic schedule to pose for our camera person. 5. Who’s that cute little lady who is always roaming the halls, run- ning helpful errands, and spreading cheer? Pat McCartney, that’s who! 6. New to SCHS’s office staff is Ila Barry, who is also a former student. Like the others in our office, she always has a friendly smile and has concern for the students. 21 M’m M’m GOOD! For the past two years, the faithful cooks here at SCHS have Filled our empty stomachs. Such a job as they have is not all that easy, for making over 400 dinners a day is quite a task. Without them, we would have either starved, or spent our hard-earned money buying food elsewhere. Here at the school, the lunches are nutritiously balanced, as most of the food stu- dents buy from stores are not. Who could resist not eating a yummy, mouth-watering, chocolate frosted donut, next to a plate of hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes? Or a fattening bagel next to a bowl of tasty, hot vegetable soup? Most of us wish we could like nutritious foods, but we are helplessly ad- dicted to those foods made with artificial preservitives and flavorings, or, just plain junk food! But for most of the week, we appreciate having those love- ly people in our school’s kitchen, preparing for us a variety of foods to meet our appetites. And we thank them from the bottom of our stomachs, for doing such a good job and putting in alot of hard work for the students and faculty here at SCHS. Bon appetite! 22 1 . Anita Burroughs unwraps a turkey that will soon become a delicious lunch, while Mary Gauthier gives a few friendly sug- gestions on preparing it. 2. The sensational ice cream sand- wich seller, Louella Muhlitner! 3. Hours before lunch, Betty Richter, Genevieve Hutkowske and Louella Muhlitner busily prepare the days tempting menu. 4. An endless array of duties keep Anita Burroughs and Shirley Warwick (background) busy, along with the other kitchen help. 5. Even though the kitchen gets rather hectic at times, Mary Gauthier looks as if she is in her own little world, while readying hamburger pat- ties on their way to be cooked. 6. Have you ever wondered why SCHS’s dishes are so clean? Well, it’s because Betty Rich- ter and Mark Gauthier take pride in their work. 7. Service with a smile from Shirley Warwick. 8. Deep in thought, Genevieve Hutkowske accurately counts the days change. Q 4 7 X (T % l 3 3 23 Whistle While You Work We really owe an awful lot to those special people who keep SCHS clean and presentable. Many people do not real- ize how important a job this is, if we didn’t have them to care for this building, we certainly wouldn’t have it now. Then, we would realize why our custodians are so important. They help us tremendously, to have pride in our school, for it has always been one of our finest qualities. Keeping this school clean doesn’t just mean pushing a broom for only a school year, but throughout most of sum- mer vacation. There are dozens of other tedious little jobs, things most students haven’t even given thought of. But we all want our hard-working custodians to know how much we appreciate the pride they have for keeping SCHS spic-n-span, and they will always be a shiny part of our years here. 24 1. Scrubbing and cleaning is NORMA “NUMMY” THOMP- SONS’ speciality. 2. RAY KLASKI preparing the cafeteria for the speech classes play. 3. LOUIS RIFFENGURG has a mess- age for the art class, “Can’t you please be a little neater?” 4. Taking in the flag is one of the many jobs DENNY DANIELS has. 5. Keeping the floors clean is a full time job for JOHN DASHARION. 6. When the halls are empty of students JACK DRAGMILLER quickly spruses the place up. S.C.H.S.’S SENIORS 19 Allington, Bob Askew, Teresa Archer, Cathy Attebury, Mike Babcock, Shawn Augustson, Brian Bark, Shellie Bather, Todd Biewer, Brian Brabender, Tracy Beach, Karen Biewer, Susan Brenner, Barb Bellore, Mary Beth Bluhm, Kathy Burkardt, Kim Carroll, Mark Capps, Cindy Chapman, Annette Christy, Laura Charette, Cheryl Closs, Mary Ann Connolly, Cheryl Currier, Jim Cronce, Mark Davis, Tom Cooper, Dave Davidson, Peggy Delor, Dwynn Distelrath, Don Dundas, Dwight 32 Denomy, Pam Doerr, Sue Eisen, Richard Fandrick, Mary Ann Franklin, Martha 1 Flitton, Laura Francois, Lisa Galante, Vera 33 Garmen, Jerry Gerald, Ann Marie Gauthier, Bridgette Giannopovloy, Marie Griffin, Tammy Gavlinski, Art Gilbert, LuAnn Griffin, Tracy Hall, Karen Hart, Terri Hall, Sheryl Holbrook, Debra Harris, Debbie Hayden, Heather Hollinshead, Nancy 35 Horn, Darlene Huston, Ann Hosten, Lynne Ingles, Dan Jeroue, Linda Huffman, Larry Ingles, Dave Joachim, Barb Johnson, Tom Kammer, Kathy Kerbyson, Debbie Jones, Carol Kelly, Harry Jones, Chris Kennedy, Nancy Kindsvater, Ed Kirkendall, Bill 37 Klamerus, Steve La Belle, Steve Klemp, Patricia LaCroix, Bridget LaVigne, Cindy Kulka, Jim Loftis, Tom Lough, Sally Macintosh, Brenda Mallas, Magda Lukas, Doug Mackley, Mike Malyneik, Kym Lumley, Tim McCartney, Annie 40 Messer, Vicki McCormick, Jo Ann Me Cully, Missy Miller, Jeff McCormick, Pat Me Wain, Sue Miller, Karen Mireau, Joseph Mrosewske, Lori Murphy, Julie Muggelberg, Lynn Mousseau, Scarlett Muggelberg, Chris Nauman, Richard 41 Oman, Karen Parker, Penny 42 Oakley, Darrell Pavlik, Kathy Oles, Betty Oussoren, Lynn Pecor, Gary Pietrykowski, Don Pouge, Sarita Perkel, Roy Pitzer, Debbie Pung, John Peiprzak, Terry Plizga, Diane Recor, Paula Roegner, Sue Robbins, Karen Rogensues, Janice Roose, Chris s Robbins, Terri Romig, Patti Rowland, Karyn Rutt, Doug Sawyer, Scott Shaw, John Rybinski, Peggy Shell, Marcie Saunders, Linda Schueneman, Karen Shine, Patti Siudym, Georgine Shirkey, Doug Sladowski, Sue Starr, Lisa Simms, Tawny Sol got, Dave Stephan, Brian S.C.H.S.’S JUNIORS S.C.H.S. Juniors: “Next in Line and Ready for it!” This year’s Junior class shows great promise for the fu- ture .... Early in the year, they showed their spirit by taking sec- ond place in the Homecoming Float contest, losing by only two to the seniors. In November, the juniors sponsored a Thanksgiving Dance and Dance Marat hon at which everyone had a good time. The class of “79” is also involved in Stu- dent Council, Interact, and their own Student Government. The Junior Prom this year was held at the Junior College in the Student Center on Saturday April 15,1978. Many of the juniors are getting involved with the world on a much wider basis. With hopes of traveling to foreign countries, students made out applications to the Lions Club Youth Exchange Program, Y for U, and various other programs offered to high school students. All in all, they are a promising bunch of students. Ahles, Theresa Allen, Cheryl Anderson, James Ankrapp, Sandra Ashley, Lori Ashton, Elizabeth Askew, Tim Attebury, Fred Ballatore, Russell Barshaw, Brian Bean, Michele Beauchamp, John Bell, Dave Bennett, Rick Bickley, Debbie Biscarner, Howard Blackbird, William Bluhm, Kevin Bondy, Theresa Boucher, Richard Boulier, Betty Brant, Abby Bremerkamp, Donald Brettin, Robert Brown, Stefanie Brozowski, Lawernce Butlin, Jill Campbell, Carol Carlesimo, Donna Carney, Dale Cedar, Carol Child, Debra Closs, Janette Coatney, Joel Coffey, Tom Connors, Jeff Cook, Robert Cornish, Cindy Craig, Mary Cramer, Nancy Cummings, Carole Cunningham, Barbara Cunningham, Michael Currier, Gerald Currier, Thomas Damman, Lisa Damore, Susan Davis, Cheryl Dawson, Ron 53 Distelrath, Julie Doss, Alan Doviak, Ronald Duemling, Tom Dusmore, Heather Egle, Diana Egle, Donna Ellery, William Erickson, Amy Erickson, Nancy Ernst, LeRoy Ernst, Randy Everitt, Joan Eves, David Formaz, Jeri Fraley, Antoinette Frank, Carolyn Franklin, Kathleen Gellasch, Dennis Glaza, Corie 54 Guadagni, Andy Guildenstein, Shellie Hamilton, Jim Hansel, Terry Hendrick, James Hicks, Kim Huffmaster, Lora Huntoon, John Jacob, Linda Jasmin, Marvin Jeroue, Laurie Johnson, Kathryn Johnson, Mary Johnson, Susan Kahrl, Dana Kapanka, Janet Kaufman, Brenda Kitchak, Dorothy Klemmer, Sharon Kliemann, Kathryn Kliemann, Richard Knudsen, Ann Kolan, Kathy Kruger, Mark Krzywiecki, Susan LaCroix, Kelly Laduke, Craig LaGrow, Julie LaPorte, Danette 55 Latour, Suzanne Leatzau, Michelle LeDuc, William Lickwala, Susan Lindow, Lisa Lindsay, Sherry Link, Konnie Loftis, Janice Maedel, Debra MacDonald, Tracy Mahlstedt, Alvin Mann, Cynthia Marvin, Melinda Mattock, Robert McCartney, Daniel McLean, Patrick Mead, Jeff Meldrum, Nancy Menke, Deanna Meyers, David Meyers, Gary Miller, Debbie Miller, Doyle Miller, Matthew Mills, Greg Mills, Mitch Mireau, Tom Monschau, John Muhlitner, Jill 56 Mullins, Luana Murray, Mike Nauman, Robert Nelson, Mary Nichols, Jeff Niman, Debra O’Connor, Jill O’Neill, Colleen Oles, Cynthia Page, Sheryl Parker, Rick Payea, Gregory Prahl, Ellen Ranshaw, Mark Redfield, Anita Reichenbach, Barbara Reichenbach, Ray Reyelts, Fredric Reid el, Edward Reidel, John Rinke, Tim Robbins, Herb Roberts, Gerald Rogensues, Rodger Rohn, Colleen Rowland, Robert Rumbaugh, Jeff Rybinski, Donald Rzonca, Frank 57 Sabbaugh, Ira Saunders, Larry Saunders, Paul Sayers, Tammy Schaaf, Jeff Schmid, Robert Schneider, William Schomburg, Joseph Schunn, Wanda Schweihofer, Theresa Schweihofer, Therese Senesy, Donna Sheeter, Beth Sheffler, Steve Shovan, Kimberlee Simons, Randy Sippell, Kathryn Slis, Barbara 58 Smolinski, Chris Solgot, Cindy Soucy, Cindy Stark, Gregory Stark, Robert Stevenson, Craig Stier, Janet Stilwell, Mike Stockwell, Jody Strickler, Greg Sullivan, Ron Stimper, Marianne Tabor, Mark Tatro, John Taylor, Amy Tivy, Danielle Trombley, Elaine Turecky, Julie Vallie, John Vanovitz, Maryhelen VanSickle, James Verbeke, Thomas Vernier, Kevin Warren, Denise Welser, Debbie Westrick, Anne Westrick, Carol Westrick, Cindy Westrick, Ed Westrick, Mike Westrick, Sharon Westrick, Steve White, Cheryl Williams, Mary Fay Williams, Shirley Wilson, Holly Wilton, Debra Wolfe, Wendy Wyss, Frank Yelencich, Charles Young, Kevin Zimmer, Michelle 59 S.C.H.S.’S SOPHOMORES S.C.H.S. Sophomores “Big Class with Big Spirit” Anthony, Jeffrey Askew, Daniel Atkins, Barbara Baars, John Babcock, Cynthia Bain, Carl Bain, Carol Balhoff, Russell Barshaw, Brenda Bather, Scott Beach, Jennifer Bennett, James Bickley, Michael Biewer, Gayle Biscarner, Anthony Bohm, Robert Brieden, Elizabeth Brisbois, Robin Brown, James Bunker, Shanley Burkhardt, Susan Butlin, Julie Cartwright, David Clark, Edward With their first year at SCHS nearly over, the Sophomores have alot ahead of them in the next two years. It is quite a change coming from the Junior High where they were the oldest students, to here, where they are the youngest. Their first day started out with complete bewilderment as to their surroundings. But they soon found their way and enthusias- tically entered the float building contest. On homecoming day they walked away with a disappointing third place but, look out! Next year they will be back. Achatz, Richard Achatz, Susan Albers, Paul Albright, Scott Allen, Susan Anderson, Patricia Closs, David Cooper, Sarah Copenhagen, Richard Corden, Lisa Cornwall, Colleen Crandall, Patrick Craze, Glenn Daldine, Mark Davis, Christopher Dersam, Robert Desmet, Laurie Dinardo, Christine Distelrath, Beverly Distelrath, John Dodea, Michael DuPuie, John Eckert, Donald Eisen, Thomas Ellery, Joseph Elsholz, Stephan Erickson, Alan Ericson, Robert 63 Eves, Daniel Faucher, Tamara Faucher, Timothy Fiscelli, Steven Fleury, David Fleury, Keith Fosgard, Randy Frees, Kim Galante, Andrew Galasso, Barbara Garrott, Tina Gauthier, Mark Geer, Greg Gerrits, Patrick Gilmore, Brian Glass, Carie Goodell, Arlene Gramer, David Groves, Michael Gutt, Laura Haas, David Hadwin, Richard Hall, Franklin Hawley, David Hendrick, Susan Holbrook, David Horn, Delores Huntoon, Alice Jacob, Daniel Johnson, Diane 64 Kaczperski, Susan Kaufman, Alan Keusch, Steven Kielbasa, Debra Kimmel, Clayton Kindsvater, Kenneth Kindsvater, Kimberly Klocek, Melissa Koch, Stephen Lamb, Jerome Lambert, Amy LaVigne, Gerald LeDuc, Daniel LeDuc, Helene Levy, Julie Levy, Susan Limberg, Michael Logan, Julie Long, Louisa Luchtman, Mark Lukasak, David Lumley, Ginny Machleid, Marybeth Malcolm, Mark Maloney, Maureen Mardis, Douglas Markel, Patricia Marsh, Kimberly May hew, Richard McCabe, Rhonda 65 McCabe, Veronica McCallum, Margaret McCartney, Earl McCoy, Mark McGuffln, Becky McKenzie, Michael Mclean, Michael McNally, Stephen Mertz, David Meyers, Sandra Miller, Ann Mills, Pamela Modin, Kathleen Mollan, Pamela Mousseau, R.J. Mrosewski, Shari Mucha, Steven Neff, James Neiman, Debbie Neiman, Jerry Nesbitt, Linda Newsome, Elizabeth Normandin, Michelle Nutter, Shawna Oakley, David Ofeno, Christopher Oskin, John Osterland, Joy Pavlunas, Victoria Pearl, Mary Lee Phillips, Debra Porrett, Todd Porrett, Wendy Porter, Lisa Pruitt, Norman Pyle, Cheryl 66 Redfield, Clifford Reichle, Cynthia Reyelts, Peter Rhadigan, Tilea Rife, Patricia Riley, William Robbins, Richard Roland, Dawn Rollet, Renee Rood, Jeffrey Rossi Sheila Rumsey, Karen Saunders, Carol Schaaf, Roger Schaller, Vicki Schreiber, Kimberly Schroeder, Wayne Schuman, Mark Schunn, John Schweihofer, Paul Schweihofer, Scott Sharf, Fredrick Sheele, Kathy Shell, Thomas 67 Shinske, James Shovan, Kathleen Simonetta, Stacie Simms, Jon Sisson, Michael Skonieczny, Judy Sladowski, Tom Staiger, Charles Starr, Debra Stephan, Michael Stephan, Thomas Stewart, John Stilwell, Patrick Stoecker, Ann Stubbs, Kim Stuben, Alexander Stutler, Bruce Sullivan, Julie Swiacki, Colleen Tatro, Robert Taylor, Tod Thibert, Joseph Thueme, Sharon Tinsey, Cynthia Tomaszewski, Raymond Trumble, James Turecky, Russell Valentine, Colette VanCompernolle, Gregory VanSickle, Eric 68 VanTiem, Ray Venta, John Verbeke, Annette Verbeke, Audrey Verbeke, Brenda Verbeke, Gary Victory, Sherry Warren, John Wasmuth, Patricia Weinert, William Wenzel, Sylvia Westrick, Anthony Westrick, Carrie Westrick, Daniel Westrick, David Westrick, Kenneth Westrick, Paul Westrick, Sandra Westrick, Susan Winkler, Terri Woods, Larry Wrenn, Peter Yeip, Brenda Yeip, Leslie Yeip, Lisa Yeip, Scott Young, Terry Zimmer, Frederick Zimmer, Mark 69 S.C.H.S. ’S Sink It, Girls, Sink It! Left to Right: Anne McCartney, Dannette LaPorte, Karen Joan Everitt, Theresa Adkew, Chris Smolinski, Ann Knudsen, Schueneman, Jill Butlin, Kim Archer, Theresa Bondy, Sharon Debbie Child, Shellie Guildenstien. Not pictured Debbie Klemmer-Manager, Nancy Shaw-Coach, Karen Beach Bickley. 2. Dribbling through a crowd of Marysville players, Chris Smol- inski sets the team up to score! 3. Starting off another game St. Clair is determined to come out victorious. 4. Jumping high for a “Saints” victory! 5. Debbie Child shoots for St. Clair. 6. At the foul line, Ann Knudsen drops in two points. 72 This year the fighting “Saints” were an outstanding group of athletes, though their record does not show this. The girls feel that they have made great strides this year and even though they are losing five seniors they are very hopeful for next year. SCHOOL S.C. OPP. MEMPHIS 25 58 P.H. NORTHERN 14 65 ALGONAC 21 52 MARINE CITY 25 49 LUTHERN NORTH 29 49 PORT HURON CEN. 26 47 MARYSVILLE 27 49 CROS-LEX 45 33 ANCHOR BAY 23 43 LUTHERN NORTH 17 41 PORT HURON CEN. 24 46 ALGONAC 32 64 MARINE CITY 42 40 MEMPHIS 26 59 MARYSVILLE 56 61 CROS-LEX 39 27 ARMADA 38 59 ANCHOR BAY 34 51 MARYSVILLE 22 45 ♦DISTRICT TOURNMENT 3 wins 1 6 losses 73 Go Saints! The J. V. Girls Basketball team showed great spirit this year. They worked very hard and had a fantastic time joining in every activity from the practices to the games. The team consisted of Coach Mac- Lean, Jenny Beach, Julie Butlin, Lau- rie Desmet, Jennifer Durham, Tracy Fraley, Carrie Glass, Chris Glass, Alice Huntoon, Stephanie Koch, Julie Levy, Maureen Maloney , Mitzi McCallum, Ann Miller, Pam Mollan, Carol Saun- ders, Penny Scharb, Judy Skonieczny, Roxanne Tobey, Lynn Trombley, Sue Westrick, and Brenda Yeip. J.V. Basketball 6 Wins 1 1 Losses 1 . Tracy Fraley breaks through the de- fense and prepares for two. 2. Brenda Yeip sends the ball underway as Stef- anie Cook and Mitzi McCallum anx- iously ready themselves for the re- bound. 3. Ann Miller carefully sur- veys the situation as she plans a scor- ing drive. 4. Lori Desmet has the hoop in her sights as she tries to sink one. 1 2 - 3 “OOMPH!” VARSITY SHOWS IT’S TOUGHNESS Front Row-Left to Right-Rich Mallwitz; coach, Mike Mack- ley, Tim Hines, Arthur Gavelinski, Mike Attebury, Joe Mireau, Mark Cronce, Mark VanTiem, Dave Ingles, Dan Irvin, Don Pietrykowski, John Shaw, Mark Carney, Bob Bolla; Principle, Middle Row— Left to Right— Mike Craze; coach, Arvid Daniels; doctor, Bob Scharn weber, Fritz Attebury; trainers, Kevin Young, Fred Reyelts, Dwight Dundas, Tim Askew, Marion The saints had a very successful season this year. Proof of this came when the Saints barely missed beating the Marys- ville Vikings by a mere three or four inches in the last vital seconds of the game. Victory for the Saints would have meant 1st place in the league. Leading the Saints were cap- tains Dave Ingles, Joe Mireau, and John Shaw. SAINTS RECORD . CLAIR OPPONENT 0 Melvindale 12 13 Marysville 19 34 Cros-Lex 0 15 Anchor Bay 14 28 P.H. Central 6 42 Algonac 0 14 Marine City 8 49 Napoleon 14 6 Sandusky 8 6 wins and 3 losses 2nd Place SCAL 5th Place All Area Rating Fadenelli, David Eves, Dale Carney, Tom Duemling, Ken Gor- zen, Chris Jones, Ray Klaski; janitor, Bob Bryson; janitor, Big Ben; coach. Back Row— Left to Right— Jim Anderson, Jerry Lamb, Tom Mireau, Kevin Bluhm, Bob Cook, Joel Coat- ney, Ron Dawson, Jeff Schaaf, Bob Nauman, Steve Westrick, John Tatro, Mark Winters, and missing, Darrell Oakley iUHff $ 1 I... I !• •« ' _lL ! 76 2. It takes four defensive men to bring down a Saint’s player. 3. Saints quarter- back Bob Cook hands off to the Saints leading yard gainer Dave Ingles. 4. The beginnings of a well executed play by the Saints. 5. Darell Oakley sprints up the left side for a first down. 1 3 l i s 77 1. St. Clair’s front offensive line was domanant during the “77” season no matter who they played. 2. Bob Cook shakes off one pursuer and then goes for a long gainer. 3. Mike Mack- ley breaks through the line for long yardage. 4. St. Clair piles up on the opponents ball carrier. 5. Joe Mireau struggles for- ward for the first down. 6. The Saints leave the field victori- ous after a win at the homecoming game. 7. Joe Coatney finds a big hole in the line and runs for long yardage. 8. Chris Jones angles for the sidelines. 1 6 2 3 n 8 V 5 79 BRUISES, CUTS, GLORY Front Row-Left to right- Bruce Stutler, Mike Stephan, John Depue, Tony Biscorner, Wayne Scrader, Chris Davis, John Warren, Jerry Lamb, Pete Reyelts, Scott Bather. Back Row— Left to Right-R. J. Mousseau, Dan LaDuc, Earl McCartney, Kim Stubbs, Fred Scharf, Dan Eves, Rodger Schaff, Eddie Clark, Dave Oakley, Mr. Mallwitz-Coach. For the First time in a long while, the JV football team did not do too badly. The teams players always came onto the Field full of confidence. With the help of Coach Mallwitz, this years Junior Varsity “Saints” were an outstanding group of athletes. SCHOOL s.c. OPP. Troy Athens 6 14 Marysville 8 18 Cros-Lex 28 0 Algonac 38 6 Port Huron Central 20 22 Marine City 42 12 Almont 46 0 4 wins 3 losses 80 2. Mike Stephan, Rodger Schaff, Dave Oakley and Kim Stubbs, show off their spirit in this years Homecoming Parade 3. Dan Eves rushes for a touchdown . . . and it’s complete! 4. It was a tough game. Mike Limberg runs off the field to rest up. 5. Weaving his way through the oppositions tough defense, Dan LaDuc carries the ball for a touchdown. 6. Mike Frantz, a freshman at S.C.J.H. was moved up to the JV team for part of the ’77 season. He gets ready for the hand-off to John Depue. 7. Tony Biscorner makes ready for the hand- off to John Depue. 8. Eddie Clark blocks so Dan LaDuc can carry thru with the ball. 9. St. Clair holds a tough defensive line against Cros-Lex. 3 Kneeling-left to right: Wendy Wolfe, Karyn Rowland, Deb- bie Child, Shellie Guildenstien, Annie McCartney. Standing— S.C.A.L. CHAMPS The 1978 St. Clair High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team finished up with a super season. They tied for first place in the S.C.A.L. championship with Port Huron Central. The Saints ended their season with a record of 13-3. That’s a vast improvement in the girls season from last year when they tied for last place. This summer Coach Nancy Shaw took six of her varsity players to a Olympic Volleyball Camp. They returned with high spirits, for the upcoming season. The Saints put up a tough fight to remain undefeated for the first nine games but were then defeated by the Marysville Vikettes for their first loss. The Saints had a tough schedule this year and had to work exceptionally hard to get where they stand now. Our hats go off to our girls, we’re proud of the way you worked and the way you wound up this season! left to right: Coach Shaw, Barb Slis, Barb Joachim, Teresa Askew, Karen Beach, Shelley Simonetta, Sharon Klemmer, Danette LaPorte 82 r£. j, t 2. Karyn Rowland cheers on the Saints as they chalk up a- nother victory. 3. There is a look of silence over everyones face as Karen Beach bumps one over the net. 4. With a look of awe, Teresa Askew bumps the ball hoping for a point. 5. Debbie Child shows us how it’s got to be done if we want the spike. 6. Annie McCartney bustles to get the ball as Shelley Simonetta and Teresa Askew await the results of her bump. 7. Shellie Guildenstein winds up for another per- fect serve. 8. With the aid of a set from Karyn Rowland, Barb Joachim goes up for the spike and point. 1 4 5 (o 7 t 2 3 83 Front Row-Left to Right-Sharon Thueme, Christine Glass, Spencer, Laurie Elsholz, Carie Glass, Jennifer Durham, Sheila Rossi, Michelle Haas, Desiree Valentine, Laurie Des- Wendy Wolak, Sara Yeip, Brenda Schmidt, met. Back Row— Left to Right— Ms. Whitaker, coach, Tina The 1978 Junior Varsity Volleyball Team started off their season with a lot of new faces and new talent. Miss Sharon Whitaker took this group of 12 girls and turned them into a team. They ended the 1978 season with a win loss record of 11 - 6 . The girls worked extremely hard this year to get where they are at. It certainly looks as though all that hard work paid off. Six of the junior varsity players went to a Capac tourna- ment and took First place. Congratulation girls on such a great season! J.V. VOLLEYBALL — 84 2. Sharon Thueme and Lori Desmet al- most collide as they set up for a spike. 3. Lori Desmet seems to defy the Law of Gravity as she prepares to pound a serve. 4. The ball blasts off of Sharon Thueme’s arms as she seems to take off also. 5. Lori Desmet rallies the team by showing her spirit. 6. Sheila Rossi makes a dramatic save to keep the ball in play for the Saints. 7. (left to right) Jennifer Durham, Coach Sharon Whit- terker, and Brenda Schmidt discuss the Team’s playing strategy. 85 St. Clair: League Co-Champions Kneeling from left to right-Bob Cook, Frank Rzonca, Jeff Schaaf, Mark Winters, Mark Carney, Kevin Bluhm. Standing from left to right— Coach A1 Inkla, Dale Carney, Gary Meyers, It’s nice to share, but just try to tell that to Coach A1 In- kala and see what kind of response you would get. St. Clair has not won a league championship in quite a long time but this year it was different . . . well almost. St. Clair tied this year with Marine City after some unusually heavy competi- tion from all the teams in the league. St. Clair found some exceptional talent in Senior Mark Carney, who made the ALL-SCAL First team, and Junior Frank Rzonca, who made the ALL-SCAL second team. Se- nior Tom Davis and Junior Dale Carney made the Honorable Mention List. This year’s team was composed of some very talented Juniors who we expect great things from next year, and this year’s Seniors really gave their all. Mark Carney was voted the Most Valuable Player, and shared the title of Cap- tain with Doug Rutt. Tom Davis racked up the most re- bounds and had the highest Field goal percentage. Mark Car- ney had the highest free throw percentage and the coveted Coaches Award went to Mark Winters. The Saints this year had a SCAL record of 9-3 and an overall record of 1 6-6. ST. CLAIR OPPONENT 56 Sandusky 50 54 P.H. Northern 50 44 Imlay City 47 64 Cros-Lex 39 55 Anchor Bay 47 49 Brown City 69 68 P.H. Central 65 48 Algonac 52 54 Marine City 36 Scott Sawher, Tom Davis, Doug Rutt, Darrell Oakley, Dick Eisen. 57 Sandusky 56 74 M. C. Holy Cross 45 55 Lutheran East 54 50 Marysville 47 65 Cros-Lex 43 50 Anchor Bay 40 57 P.H. Central 44 62 M. C. Holy Cross 51 41 Marysville 47 66 Algonac 60 49 Marine City 51 53 Marysville 52 52 Anchor Bay 74 86 1. Charge! Mark Carney, Doug Rutt, and Frank Rzonca stampede down the floor on a fast break. 2. Center Tom Dav- is towers over his opponent as his teammates wait for the ball. 3. From the top of the key, Mark Carney assures the Saints of two more points. 4. Dale Carney has the hoop in his sights as he prepares to gun one in from the outside. 4. Frank Rzonca out-maneuvers his opponent as Tom Davis gets ready for the pass. z 3 1 4 S ' 87 1 . Frank Rzonca sends the ball in flight to rack up more points for the Saints. 2. Mark Carney prepares to position the Saints for a score. 3. Gary Meyers plays keep-away with the opposition. 4. Kevin Bluhm drives for position under the boards. 5. Tom Davis reaches for the sky as he picks off a rebound. 6. Going up and over, the Saint s Jeff Schaff pow- ers his way for two points. 7. Looking like a coach’s dream, four-armed, four-legged Doug Rutt rips the boards for a re- bound. 8. Frank Rzonca punishes the Anchor Bay Tars by earning his points at the line. 9. Calmly handling the situa- tion, Mark Carney sets up the Saints. 1 4 2 b 1 5 $ I 89 Front Row Left to Right: Jerry Lamb, Glen Craze, Jeff An- thony, Scott Schwiehofer, Tom Eison. J.V. Basketball We had a great team this year for J.V. Boy’s Basketball. Even though the team’s members are separated during class- time because some go to the Junior High, on the basketball court they came together in perfect unison. They worked very hard to acheive grace and speed, but all their hard work was well worth the effort. With the playing ability we can see in them, we are sure to have another great Varsity team next year. They worked hard this year, and their effort is really appreciated. Back Row Left to Right: Coach Craze, Mike Sisson, Dave Oakley, Dan Eves, Wayne Schroeder, Mike Stephen and John Venta. 1 . Wayne Shroeder tries to find a team-mate to pass the ball to. 2. Scott Schweihofer sets up a play. 90 1 2 _ 3 4 - 1 . In a tangled mass of arms and heads, St. Clair’s Mike Steph- an reaches for the rebound. 2. Taking a short breather while waiting for their opponents, the on-the-floor squad is (left to right): Dan Eves, Wayne Schroeder, Jeff Anthony, Tom Eisen, and Dave Oakley. 3. Using some nifty ball handling, Mark Mc- Coy eludes the opposition. 4. Leading the Saints offensive is Scott Schweihofer, who breaks for the open court. 91 S.C.H.S. WRESTLERS Front Row-Left to Right— Mark Schumann, Bob Tatro, and Pat Stilwell. Back Row-Left to Right-assistant coach Larry The 1977-1978 SCHS Varsity Wrestling Team started out the season with 3 straight wins, even with forfeiting 18 points per meet because of lack of wrestlers in the lighter weight classes. As the season wore on, the Saints lost a few wrestlers and their next 10 meets by forfeiting 18 to 42 points per meet. They finished the season with a win, however, and were very proud of some of their close losses to respectable opponents. There were many bright spots individually on the team. They improved in all but one statistical category this season compared to the last few seasons. Five Saints broke the 20 win barrier this season, a SCHS record, with Glenn Spencer leading with 33 victories. That gave the Saints a .660 percent- age in the win-loss department, one of the highest ever for a SCHS wrestling team. At the Dearborn Robichaud tourna- ment, Fred Reyelts was voted MVP while Mark VanTiem won the same honor at the Almont tournament. The Saints won 45 medals during the season (12- 1st, 21 -2nd, ll-3rd, 1 -4th) and Glenn Spencer led the team with 5 golds and 3 silvers. The team brought home 2 trophies this season, a 3rd place one from the Almont tournament and a 2nd place one from the Algonac tournament where 10 teams participated. I he team linished last in SCALdual meet competition and Boden, Mark VanTiem, Tom Mireau, Mark Gauthier, Fred Reyelts, John Warren, Peter Reyelts, and coach Paul Reyelts. fifth in the SCAL tournament. Joe Mireau was the only champion for the Saints in the SCAL, but Fred Reyelts, Glenn Spencer, Tom Mireau, and Mark VanTiem won silver medals and Pat Stilwell earned a bronze medal. The Saints qualified Fred Reyelts, Glenn Spencer, and Joe Mireau to the regionals where they lost close matches. Co-captains selected by the team were Joe Mireau and Fred Reyelts. Winners of the Outstanding Wrestler Trophy, the Ted Mireau Memorial (Most Pins) Trophy, and the Student Council Coaches Trophy were Glenn Spencer with 33 wins and 6 losses, Glenn Spen- cer with a total of 1 6 pins; Ma rk VanTiem with an excellent record of 18 wins and 3 losses but was hampered by illness and than a disabling injury just before the final tournaments began. Wrestling Coach Paul Reyelts completed his 8th season as Varsity Coach with Larry Boden as assistant coach. Pete Rey- elts served as statician because of a back injury which pre- vented him from wrestling this year. Other assistants during the season were Dr. Steve Wheeller MD, Bob Closs and Jim Boden. Team Manager was Tom Kingsbury. Wrestlers not pictured on the team picture were Glenn Spencer, Joe Mireau, Chris Jones and Marion Fadanelli. Wrestling Coach Paul Reyelts 92 1. Winner again. Bob Tatro easily beats his opponent in this match. 2. One of the best wrestlers on the team, Fred Rey- elts, forces the opposing wrestler to the mat. 3. Joe Mireau throws his opponent to the ground. 4. Chris Jones smiles at the camera as he gets ready to put a move on his opponent. 5. Bob Tatro struggles as he breaks the grip of his opponent. 93 S.C. Golfers Make Vast Improvement 94 The St. Clair Golf Team improved by leaps and bounds, much better than the way we were. Last year we finished third in the league and sixteenth in the regionals. However, this year we were second in the league and a second place finish in the regionals! This qualified us for an invitation to play in the State Class B Golf Tournament, the second St. Clair golf team to go in the last 5 years. We finished 24th in the tournament. Captain Bill Kirkendall, medalist in league tournament, placed 2nd in the Regional. Bill, also, made 2nd team— All Area. The Saints record this year was eight and four: Marysville 148 St. Clair 167 Cros-Lex 183 St. Clair 182 Anchor Bay 172 St. Clair 169 Port Huron C. 174 St. Clair 181 Marine City 178 St. Clair 168 Port Huron N. 165 St. Clair 167 Marysville 168 St. Clair 177 Algonac 235 St. Clair 167 Port Huron N. 212 St. Clair 241 Cros-Lex 174 St. Clair 160 Anchor Bay 161 St. Clair 168 Port Huron C. 183 St. Clair 171 Algonac 213 St. Clair 180 Marine City 175 St. Clair 162 1. St. Clair Golf Team: Front row (left to right) Tim Rinke, John Baars, Kevin Decker, Bill Kirkendall, Todd Bather, Todd Taylor. Back row: Mac Rowland, Tom Shell, Bill Staiger, Steve Koch, Dave Haas, Paul Westrick. 2. Key to the Saints Attack, Number 1 man, Bill Kirkendall, made all-league and was medalist in the league tournament. 3. Also making all- league was Number 2 man, Mac Rowland. 4. Tim Rinke made his debut with a fine performance in the Number 3 position. 5. Coach Walter Parsons who turned the Saints from a disap- pointing 1976 season to a state contender in 1977. 6. Marvin Jasmin readies himself for a vicious swipe at the ball. 7. These four state competitors upheld the tradition of fine St. Clair golfers. 95 SCHS’s Pace-Setters Front kneeling: Captain Jim Kulka. Standing, left to right: Bob Tatro, Tom Currier, Jim VanSickle, Bob Mattock, and Glen Craze. 96 2. There’s plenty of excitment in Bob Mattock’s face as he gets ready to run in a meet. 3. As tired and worn out as Jim Kulka may seem, he is deter- mined to make it through another long workout. 4. After being defeat- ed, Jim Kulka staggers on up to the showers. 5. Filled with smiles Bob Tatro practices for a team victory for St. Clair. 6. It seems less tiring when you’ve got someone to run with, says Bob Mattock and Tom Currier. 7. Working for a victory, the Cross Country team has its last practice. The St. Clair Cross Country team ran their best but it wasn’t good enough to be a strong competitor in a tough league as ours. They finished with a disappointing 1 win, 7 loss record. Last year we finished fifth in the Yale Invitational and fifth in the SCAL meet. However, this year we were fourth at Yale and kept a fifth at the SCAL Tournament. Glen Craze, a Sophomore running at SCHS, made first team all league, a high honor for any runner. Verne Albrech, who returned as coach this season, is looking forward to a brighter future for next year’s Cross Country Team. Marysville 20 Cros-Lex 27 Yale 29 Anchor Bay 19 P.H.C. 20 Yale 26 Algonac 20 Marine City 21 St. Clair 42 St. Clair 32 St. Clair 26 St. Clair 42 St. Clair 42 St. Clair 29 St. Clair 39 St. Clair 36 97 We’ve Got Spirit! S.C.H.S.’S Varsity Cheerleading squad is one of the best ever. The pep and vitality of these girls help make basketball and football games very ex- citing. Along with the crowds, Ann, Shawn, Tracy, Mary Sue, Julie, Cindy, Nancy, and Jill help fire up the team and their cry of “We’re number 1” re- sounds throughout the city. 98 1. Temporarily joining the Marine City cheerleading squad, Tracy Griffin and Julie Murphy cheer at a pep assembly. 2. Varsity Cheerleaders: 1st row-Mary Sue Skonieczny. 2nd row left to right— Cindy Cornish, Nancy Erickson, Tracy Griffin, Julie Murphy, Jill Muhlitner. 3rd row— Shawn Babcock. 4th row— Ann Houston. 3. Varsity Cheerleaders cheering the Saints on to one of their victories. 4. Mary Sue Skonieczny and Shawn Babcock cheering at a pep as- sembly. 5. Cindy Cornish, Shawn Bab- cock and Ann Houston cheer the Saints on to another victory. 6. Cindy Cor- nish, Mary Sue Skonieczny, Tracy Grif- fin and Ann Huston cheering on the Saints. 7. Varsity Cheerleaders getting a rise out of the crowd at Anchor Bay. 99 J.V. CHEERLEADERS Pyramid from the bottom up; Sarah Cooper, Lisa Corden, Colleen Swiacki and Cindy Babcock. Standing left to right; Dawn Roland, Sheri Mrosewske and Linda Nesbitt. The JV cheerleaders this season consisted of a group of girls all from the class of 1980, but that doesn’t mean that they had any less spirit than the cheerleaders from the class of 1978. They worked very hard and were quite successful in lifting the spirits of their team and its fans in times of both exciting victory and unfortunate defeat. The girls receive our extreme gratitude for making the games a little more important. We hope to see them next year on the Varsity Cheerleading Squad again giving our players that extra vote of confidence and pride. 100 1. Sarah Cooper turns to the crowd hoping that she will en- courage them to cheer the team on to a victory. 2. Floor cheers are an intergral part of the cheerleaders routine. 3. Cindy Babcock proving she has spirit. 4. Floor routines help arouse the fans. 5. We’ve got spirit “yes we do” We’ve got spirit, how about you? 6. Lisa Corden and Shari Mrosewske cheer as their team takes the ball down the court. 7. Linda Nesbitt, Lisa Corden, Shari Mrosewske, Dawn Roland and Colleen Swiacki wait for their turn to cheer at a pep assem- bly. , a Pin ’em Pin ’em ABOVE AND MIDDLE LEFT: Sue Kasper- ski, Cheryl Pyle, and Jenny Beach enthus- iastically cheer the wrestling team on to vic- tory. BELOW: Doing the splits is Joy Oster- land, squatting is Cheryl Pyle, atop is Sue Kasperski, and standing is Jenny Beach who is holding Debbie Bickley on her shoulders. Remembering the past, SCHS remember- ed the way we were. We have not only had Varsity and JV cheerleaders, but also cheer- ers for wrestling also. So this year cheerlead- ing advisor, Ms. Watkins, started up a new squad for this muscle-oriented sport. They traveled along with their team, bellowing out cheers during the matches, and doing a fine job at it. It may sound a bit strange to have these cheerleaders, but they add to the spirit that the tough sport of wrestling al- ready has. 102 S.C.H.S. BAND 103 The St. Clair High School band had a great year in 1978. During the first semester they were under the direction of Mr. John Barham. They played at all the home football games and added excitement and spirit to the games by putting on entertaining half-time shows. The spring semester brought a new director, Mr. Donald Weber, and many exciting activities. Among them was their spring concert and playing in the pit during the Mikado. We thank the band for all the time they spent in rehersal to bring us hours of enjoyment. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Annette Chapman, Diana Assistant editor Russ Turecky, Mike Bickley, Joe Morton, Groves, Cheryl Page, Karyn Rowland, Lynne Hosten, and Mac Rowland, and Marianne Stimper. Kathy Sippel. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Stowell. editor Kelly Fraser, Yearbook! Another year— another yearbook, or so what many students are lead to believe. But this school year of 1977-78 held many dif- ferent and bright promises for a special book holding the years many excitable and un- forgetable moments. Eight full-color pages help to give it the different touch. Among these special pages, the homecoming is highlighted. Every member of our staff put forth their best effort to Fmish the many events that take place throughout the school year. This book is for you, student body of SCHS, so enjoy! 1 . Editor, Kelly Fraser, busily goes through finished pages, proofing them for any type of errors. 2. Oh, how Mac Rowland is en- joying the feel and smell of that green stuff! As Mr. Bob Tharrett, our advisor, casually checks off yearbook orders. 3. Marianne Stimper, from Chile, ads a bit of foreign flavor to our year book class. The Twirling Saints A little dropping of batons, a few misjudged timings of steps, and bright smiles. But luckily, the smiles greatly out- numbered these few accidents. SCHS is gifted to have four very talented girls to add a bit of pizzazz to our pep assem- blies and basketball games. The twirling club performed un- der the direction of Mrs. Colleen Webb, who is also a baton- ist. She devoted many extra hours and alot of patience to the girls. The outcome of this was-well, we have all seen them, and know how amazing it is to see that thin baton being gracefully sifted between their fingers. They make it look so easy, but just try it without punching your nose of making it fly into spectators, it certainly isn’t easy! We’ll let them do the twirling, so keep up the good work Sandy, Cindy, Kathy, Patty, and Mrs. Webb! 1. Standing left to right, Cindy Reichle, Kathy Ko- lan, Patty Rife. Kneeling is Sandy Stoecker. 2. Twirling to the excitable beat of disco music is what keeps Sandy Stoecker (far left), Patty Rife, and Kathy Kolan smiling. 3. Fifties day marked the end of spirit week, and to keep it be-bopping, Cindy Reichle and Kathy Kolan, complete with bobby-socks, show their talent during the half- time show. 4. “If I drop this, jeepers!” Cindy Reichle and Sandy Stoecker twirled themselves in- to the fans hearts. Mf 105 1. Hat day in Betsy Bangs’ class. 2. Karyn Rowland poses with the Caped Crusader Ken Gorzon. That is a good costume Ken-but pink tights?! 3. Tim Hines and Don Pietrykowski en- joy the pretzel eating contest. 4. Fritz Attebury watches as Terri Schweihofer, Barb Slis, Cheri Allen, and Joan Eve- ritt work on the junior chain. 5. Find- ing something to wear for hat day was no problem for Chris Smolinski, she dug through her brothers toy box. 6. Tom Duemling watches as Jim Hend- ricks wins the pretzel eating contest. 7. Paul Albers, Tom Duemling, and Jim Hendricks like pretzels. 8, 9, 10. Marian Fadanelli, Roger Schaaf, and Fim Hendricks show us the quick way to eat cherry pie. 1 1 . Dancing to the beat of the fifties music is fun. Right girls? 1 2. The seniors lead the Bunny Hop. 1 3. Tim Hines shows us his ver- sion of a fifties dude. 14. Jerry Lamb asks Lisa Yeip for help in finding a fel- low classmate during the pom-pom races. 15. Working hard, Julie Sullivan, Brenda Yeip, and Sara Cooper attempt to put together the sophomores chain. 16. Steve “Greaser” Gorzon surveys the fifties day activities. 106 The St. Clair Student Council is kept busy with various activities throughout the year. The class pres- idents are automatically members of the student council. Their main activ- ity is the organization of homecoming Every year the student council spon- sors the blood bank which is held in the high school. This year the student council has sponsored many sucessful activities. Among them are the Com- puter Dance and the Mikado. In the spring, elections are held to elect members of the Student Council. Officers are chosen by all members of the student body. Three representatives from each class are chosen by the mem- bers of their class. STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT-Shawn Babcock, VICE PRESIDENT-Julie Murphy, TREA- SURER-Ann Huston, SECRETARY- Cheryl Allen SENIOR REPRESEN- TATIVES: Theresa Askew, Jeff O’- Connor, Mark Sullivan, and Ken Gor- zen. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES: Amy Erickson, Fred Reyelts, Diana Groves, and Cheryl Davis. SOPH- OMORE REPRESENTATIVES: Alice Huntoon, Linda Nesbitt, Brenda Yeip, and Sara Cooper. 108 S.C.H.S. INTER-ACT CLUB Kneeling left to right, Vice President Cheri Allen, President, Mari Muer, Secretary, Lisa Francois, Treasurer, Mary Beth Belore, Ken Gorzen. The Inter-Act Club is new to St. Clair High School. As a junior Rotary Club, Inter-Act works with the members of Rotary International in trying to improve the relationship be- tween the school and community. Some of the activities In- ter-Act has organized are, visits to Faith Medical Center and a Christmas party for the residents there. The members also have taken care of the concession stand at the K of C hall and sponsored a pancake supper. The Inter-Act club is made up of high school aged students. Standing left to right Diana Groves, Shawn Babcock, Bill Sta Stager, Robin Brisbois, and Mary Beth Machleid, not pictur- ed Vera Galante, John Askin. In the library, Mary Beth Machleid, Robin Brisbois, and Ken Gorzon take part in an Inter-Act meeting. Lisa Francois and Bill Stager discuss plans for a future fund raising event. 109 Hitting the Slopes The winter of 1978 may just go down in history as the coldest winter we’ve ever lived through, but that certainly didn’t stop this year’s ski club. With the help of Mr. Irvin, Mr. Ruehle, and Miss Watkins, the club was able to travel to places like Mt. Grampian, Pine Knob and Alpine Valley for great days on the slopes. The advisors were also able to arrange for reduced prices for the ski club. Insiders report that the money saved was used for hot chocolate and chili. They were also offered ski- ing school classes at a reduced price to help improve their skiing ability. It must have worked because no one suffered any broken bones, a few uncomfortable lumps and bumps, but nothing serious enough for crutches or slings. Over all this year’s ski club was a big success! We hope to have such a fine turn out next year. no � i: it i 1 . Soaring high into the air Todd Taylor masters the slopes. 2. “It’s easy once you get the hang of it,” says Mac Rowland as he glides down the slope. 3. With a little bit of practice it’s not as hard as it looks and Todd Taylor shows us where the practice got him. 4. Guiding the ski club down the slopes Jim Kulka does his thing. 5. “Russ I sure hope you have film in that camera because I’m not doing this again!” 6. “Mogul Buster” Mac Rowland shows us how it’s done. 7. As he shuts his eyes tight and points his skis downhill Tom Shell is ready to tackle the slopes. 8. 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Savings— 5V2% dividend quarterly Consumer Loans — 12% APR Simple Interest rate Loans for any purpose Savings matched with life insurance Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Money Orders Travelers Checks Notary Public Service Low Cost Family Insurance Many— Many— Other services Stop in and Inquire CONGRATULATIONS AND FUTURE SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF “78” FAITH MEDICAL CARE CENTER Mary Jane Short Owner and Administrator 120 Compliments of Your Friendly County Commissioner John Deere Industrial Equipment Sales Service ' S LION ' S MANE BEAUTY SALON DALE DRISCOtL - PROP. COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE 3 OPERATORS TO SERVE YOU • Pirnmats • Cuttiif • TiRtiai • Maiicariai • Bl9Khil( WI6 SALES l STYLIN6 Sirring St Clair Or or 10 Yoon 3500 County Line Richmond Michigan 48062 Call 313 727-7502 Service Parts EVENINGS IT APPOINTMENT call 329-3561 302 VINE CORNER OF Sri I VINE • ST CLAIR PARTS PIUS GREAT LAKES AUTO MARINE O. J. LALDND’S PARTY STORE Open 7 Days a Week :00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Overnight Service on Hard to Locate Items Machine Shop Service Hi Performance Parts in Stock Two Locations 1100 Viking Plaza Marysville Mi. 592 Pointe Trembie Algonac Telephone 364-5122 Telephone 794-9357 1100 S. Carney Dr. Telephone St. Clair Ml 48079 329-9946 RIFE ASSOCIATES INC. For All Your Insurance Needs Harry A. Rife Jr. President 509 North Riverside Telephone St. Clair Ml 48079 329-9500 121 MARK ALUMINUM ED SASS, REALTOR 4651 Bree Road St. Clair, Ml 48079 1315 S. Riverside Avenue St. Clair, Ml 48079 MACHLEID UPHOLSTERY 1515 Vine St. St. Clair, Ml 48079 KENNEDY CABINETS 1145 N. 6th St. St. Clair, Ml 48079 WILLIAM BEIER Attorney and Counselor at Law St. Clair, Ml 48079 THE DIME STORE 201 N. Riverside St. Clair, Ml 48079 INDEPENDANT PRESS 5300 Marine City Hwy. Marine City, Ml 48039 ST. CLAIR COLLISION 2620 Cox Road St. Clair, Ml 48079 WSMA RADIO 5300 Marine City Hwy. Marine City, Ml 48039 C E PARTY STORE 2622 Cox Road St. Clair, Ml 48079 M.l. SABBAGH M.D. 3436 S. River Road St. Clair, Ml 48079 TYLER’S MARKET AND PARTY STORE 1204 S. Riverside St. Clair, Ml 48079 Good Lu ck Seniors JIM AND HELEN CONNOLLY St. Clair, Ml 48079 GENE’S APPLIANCE 201 N. Riverside St. Clair, Ml 48079 ROY G. WADE Metropolitan Life Pt. Huron, Ml. 48060 Cold Beer Wine Lunch Meats Etc. LADD’S LOG CABIN JIM STOWELL Yearbook Staff Member 1978 L. C. FRIEDERICHS SON Funeral Home St. Clair, Ml 48079 WESTRICK’S CAMPER SALES 1811 Range Road 329-3900 St. Clair, Ml 48079 COUNTRY CRAFTS Classes and Supplies Riverview Plaza BTM Corporation 2145 Wadhams Road St. Clair, Ml 48079 BLUE WATER ORGANIC Farm and Garden Club Est. 1960 385-5607 EISEN’S BARBER SHOP 1107 Clinton St. Clair, Ml 48079 MARY CONAT 203 N. Ninth St. St. Clair, Ml 48079 EMIL’S THE BUFFALO INN Richmond, Ml. 48062 Liquor, Food, Live Buffalo ' s FRED C. TINSEY, D.D.S. 102 S. Third St. St. Clair, Ml 48079 eft. ©lair Q). esigning Ciservice Glfe We Can ' t All Win 1300 South 9th Street St Clair, Ml 48079 (313) 329-4181 Quality Shoes Naturalizer— Connie— Dexter Hushpuppy— Famolare Quoddy Moccasins— Freeman but We Can All Have Fun at Saint Clair River Lanes Great for Dates Home of The Voyageur St. Clair Telephone Riverview Plaza 329-7475 (313) 329-2751 St. Clair Nursery Co. LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS ZIMMER’S SALES SERVICE SKI-DOO SALES SERVICE Come in For A Free Demonstration D. M. SNODGRASS JR. 2267 ST CLAIR HWY Consultant ST. CLAIR. MICH. 48079 6667 St. Clair Hwy. St. Clair Ph: 329-3059 INS BOUGHT SOLD SPRINGBORN’S COINS STAMPS •SUPPLIES 329-7494 211 IL RflOSOE M. ST CUR • Off OF THE LAMEST F1CST saicnons of stock r homan • HE BUT l SELL COLLECTORS • BUYRG GOLD l SLVEI COHS • ESTATE AFPIABALS ROBERT BEAUCHAMP AND ASSOCIATE REALTORS RIVERVIEW PLAZA. ST. CLAIR 329-4755 Virginia Aviaon 329-4403 Joa Chaput 329-2381 Mika O’Connor 329-2747 Al Rlx 364-5185 For quality Real Estate service Have Your Prescriptions Filled at Groff’s Your Health is Our Business St. Clair, Ml. 48079 Flowers Say It Best SILK’S FLOWER SHOP 816 Clinton 124 DICK ' S MEAT MARKET INC 9 v FEATURING: ALEXANDER HORNUNO SAUSAGE A LUNCH MEATS FREEZER MEATS CUT - WRAPPED FROZEN WE ACCEPT U.S.D.A. FOOD STAMPS FRESH MEATS CHOICE A PRIME 329-4400 LOCATED IN RIVERVIEW SHOPPING PLAZA tt 201 N. RIVERSIDE AV ST CLAIR V Trains, Plastic Kits and Creative Kits Marysville Hobby Center Marysville, Mich. 48040 Phone: 313 364-8259 Radio Control: PLANES, BOATS, CARS Repair Center for TYCO ROUNDHOUSE COX ST AT I FARM STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICE - BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS GORDON L. CARNEY AGENT Off. Phone: 329-4491 2010 S. River Rd. St. Clair, Mich. 48079 Country Deli 500 Vine 329-7632 Open 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a. m. - 5 p.m. Fresh Kowalski Meats Sausage and Italian Sausage Featuring the Super Sub” Hot Cold Sandwiches To Go Everything For The Indoor Gardener 329-2595 IN THE RIVER VIEW PLAZA THE ROOT CELLAR John Cullis Robert Ringle Keepsake Diamond Center Richmond Jewelry 67353 Main Richmond, MI Congratulations Class of “78” St. Clair Fire Department Arthur Beaudua Chief George Westrick Clyde Springborn Treasurer Fred Devroy Earnest Baumann Secretary Calvin Westrick Charles Mattock Roy Theume Perry Westrick 1st Asst. Wm. Anderson Ray Skuta 2nd Asst. Wm. Cedar Gerald Rocker Wm. Beaudua Donald McWain Donald Fleury Alan Westrick James Bennett George Friedricks Kenneth Mattock Captain Jack McDonald Kenneth Klieman Clarence Sampier Edward Kindsvater George Bennett Sidney Robbins Robert Ameel Gerald Lindsay Jacob Johnson Rubin Garza John Shinske Gary Clark Edward Thueme Tom Skuta 727-8463 Sale Service JENKS INSURANCE AGENCY 329-2244 NATIONAL BANK OF RICHMOND “A Bank of Ideas— with You in Mind” 200 South Riverside St. Clair, Michigan Complete Insurance Service Richmond— Memphis New Haven — Meade Member F.D.I.C. Compliments of Gierks Richmond, Michigan Family Shoe Store Friendly people gomcj cme step farther for you. If you ' re a Blue Water Area Resident, planning to move here or just visit- ing, come and see us. We want to help you with all your financial needs. Peoples Bank of Port Huron has conveniently located branch offices with full service facilities. Whether your needs are checking or savings, com- mercial loans or personal loans, the friendly people at Peoples will be happy to assist you. If you would like to begin banking in the Blue Water Area call us at 313-984-5161. We ' re always willing to go one step further for you. For All Your Money Needs... PEOPLES BANK OF PORT HURON 511 Fort St. Port Huron, Michigan 48060 126 SINBAD’S ST. CLIAR INN Dinning Party Facilities St. Clair, Ml. 48079 329-2222 BLUE WATER Polewach Stores PLASTICS The Family Stores 3 1 5 S. Whiting Sandusky, Pigeon, Bad Axe St. Clair Michigan 329-4747 Marlettle, Harbor Beach Richmond, Michigan Donald J. Fleury ( 313 ) 9 87 . 48 oo BEADLE CURRIER AGENCY Sales Representative Res. 329-3203 Insurance St Clair Michigan Robert E Currier SCHS ' 40 Robert C Currier SCHS ' 73 We’re a friend of the family.! 1 ommercial avings Bank of st. clair county ST. CLAIR NORTHGATE YALE EMMETT WADHAMS MEMBER FDIC 128 BEST WISHES To the Class of 1978 and the Saints Staff From The St. Clair Booster Club Eleven years of service to the students of St. Clair High School encouraging sportsmanship, citizenship, and academic achievement by young men and women participating in interscholastic athletics “WE BOOST THE SAINTS” ALICE’S DAIRY LAND (Sift - ljuppe Across From Sindbad ' s St. Clair Inn SHAKES, CONES, SUNDAES Gifts for All Occasions Audrey Falzone 507 N. Riverside Proprietor St. Clair, Ml 48079 201 N. Riverside Telephone St. Clair, Ml. 48079 329-7445 Telephone 329-7440 CONGRATULATIONS from ST. CLAIR RECORD AND TAPE 5t Clair RiverYiew Plaza 201 N. Riverside St. Clair, Ml. 48079 Telephone 329-9486 Gratiot Blvd. Marysville, Ml. 48040 Telephone 364-7890 St. Clair, Ml 48079 329-9637 Books, Paperbacks, Stationery Cards DIAMOND CR YSTAL SALT COMPANY ST. CLAIR’S LARGEST INDUSTRY 916 South Riverside 329-221 1 130 Leland J. Sass Jeweler Diamond Watches and Fine Jewelry 201 N. Riverside Telephone St. Clair, Ml 48079 329-9165 Patty’s Country Store Beer — Wine Groceries — Cold Meats Candy and Ice Cream Pat and Ronald Rich Proprietors 3504 Palms Road Richmond, Ml 48062 ii Professional Photographers CAMERAS PROJECTORS SCREENS FRAMING Phone: 329-3028 COLOR PROCESSING II 131 Success in the Future To the Class of 1978 ANGLER ROD CO. 1426 Oakland St. Clair, Ml 48079 gariiell Fishing Rods at Factory Prices CUSTOM DRAPERIES village green shopping center 2301 GRATIOT BOULEVARD One of the Largest Selections of Fishing Tackle in the Area MARYSVILLE, MICHIGAN 48040 ST. CLAIR-MACOMB Huron Plastics Inc. CONSUMERS (coop) 66817 Gratiot Muttonville at Richmond 1219 Fred Moore Hwy. Telephone: 727-3835 329-3230 St. Clair, Ml 48079 Drain Tile Cement Mortar Sand Gravel Slag Blocks Flue Lining Plumbing Supplies Plastic Pipe Concrete TRANSIT - MIXED WAELENS ' BUILDERS SUPPLIES 765-9321 1910 Riverside Marine City 132 ROTARY CLUB of St. Clair, Michigan District 633 The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do 1. It is the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? DALZEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4600 Bree Rd. St. Clair, Michigan 134 Congratulations Class of 1978 from Merlin L. Trumble James M. Biebuyck Directors of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home St. Clair Marine City ■ THE BATH AND WICKER SHOP Announcing St. Clair Plaza Arcade St. Clair Optometric Center Co-Ordinated Bath Fashions Riverview Plaza Arcade 201 North Riverside, St. Clair Complete Optical Service Eye exams, Glasses, Contact lenses. Frames, Repairs Hours 9:00 to 5:00 Closed Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 Appointment appreciated - hut not necessary Phone: 329-9371 KROGERS Over a Million Shoppers Can’t Be Wrong Dr. A. D. Jean (Cottrell) Porter Saint Clair, Ml 48079 135 Compliments of the Coca-Cola Bottling Cosine. of Port Huron, Michigan (313) 982-8501 Call for special event beverage requirements: parties, Bazaars, Fund raising events, Carnivals. UUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE CANS, BOTTLE, AND DRAFT- TYPE DISPENSERS. WE offer a full line of quality SOFT DRINKS : COCA-COLA, 7UP, SPRITE, NUGRAPE, FROSTIE ROOTBEER, ORANGE, AND CANADA DRY PRODUCTS. W. YOUNG SON LUMBER CO. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF “78” “YOU CALL— WE SAW” 8760 BIG HAND RD. 727-1470 RICHMOND, Ml. 48062 BURKHARTS 119 CLINTON ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN 48079 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF “78” BOB FRUIN BUICK-PONTIAC, GMC, INC. C. St. Clair a Va Auto Parts And Hardware I.N.C. 68811 MAIN STREET RICHMOND, MICHIGAN 48062 136 312 Clinton St. Clair, Michigan 329-2887 329-3421 Grant J. Rumley Sales Representative 1720 Dove Street Telephone Port Huron, Ml 48060 984-2626 John A. Kewcr toh, Inc. °WB88 R 300 Oak Street Prmsura-TrMtad Lumbar St. Clair, Ml 48079 Telephone 329-4789 • COMPLETE LUBRICATION • WHEEL BALANCING • GENERAL REPAIRS BUMPING PAINTING • GENUINE FORD PARTS 1200 S CARNEY DR. AT FRED MOORE HWY ST CLAIR Erickson Drugs 201 North Riverside St. Clair, Ml 48079 Telephone 329-2259 137 Congra tulations Class of 1978 from Student Council Division of Church Church. Inc. JERRY A. WINTER Manager PHONE (313) 329-4781 1213 RIVERSIDE AVE . ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN 48079 HAYES-ST. CLAIR Fine Women ' s Apparel Latest Fashions and Styles St. Clair, Michigan P me nuer asti[5 Consider Plastics in your Future 1111 Fred Moore Hwy. St. Clair, Michigan 48079 THE GRAPE HMD CHEDDAR The Unique Shop in the Mall 329-9005 QUALITY STORES. INC. i L ,ii, j i i i Compliments of KUHN SALES SERVICE 516 S. Riverside Dr. St. Clair, MI 48079 to Compliments of Quality Stores, Inc. True Value Hardware Dodge Plymouth CHRYSLER 1309 Clinton Ave. St. Clair, Ml 48079 Telephone 329-3141 Butch Kuhn Kent Bacon John Ray I OQOGC mxcxs Bus. Phone: 329-2282 329-4751 Res. Phone: 329-7732 139 superb seafood modern lodgings in the Chuck Muer tradition. with a river view. A SPORT PORT Sporting Goods For All Seasons Riverview Plaza Mall South End THOMPSON’S of St. Clair Home Furnishings Carpets-Appliances Magnavox-TV Riverview Plaza HAPPINESS IS . . . LIDDLE’S DAIRY ISLE FINSTERWALD’S 338 S. Water St. Marine City, MI 48039 Phone 765-5441 Lenox Drugs 67250 Gratiot, Richmond 727-8135 Ye Olde Knit-N-Needle St. Clair Riverview Plaza St.Clair, MI 48079 The Best in Barbering Service Dietlins Barber Shop South Riverside, St. Clair 142 REICHLE’S AUTO PARTS 1480 Range Road St. Clair Ml. 1 ft f 5 ■ y. SENIOR MOCK ELECTION MOST ATHLETIC Teresa Askew Mark Winter MOST LOVABLE Karyn Rowland Don Pietrykowski NICEST SMILE Chris Roose Mark Sullivan CLASS COUPLE Ann Huston Kevin Decker SHORTEST Sarita Pogue Doyle Brown ALWAYS LATE Beth Keusch Don Distelrath BEST DANCERS Janice Rogensues Joe Mireau NICEST EYES Diane Plizga Jerry Distelrath Mark VanTiem Mark Carney LOUDEST Martha Franklin Mark Cronce Brian Biewer CLASS SQUIRRELS Kathy Yeip Larry Huffman Bill Kirkendall Doug Rutt BEST DRESSED Kathy Rammer Mark Sullivan 1 43 SENIOR MOCK ELECTION BEST ARTISTS Chris Roose Jeff O’Connor MOST SPIRITED Annie McCartney Doug Rutt MOST CURTEOUS Lisa Starr Tim Hines CLASS CLOWNS Tracy Griffin Doug Rutt MOST IRRESISTABLE Mari Muer Chris Jones PERSONALITY PLUS Chris Roose Doug Rutt CLASS FLIRTS Martha Franklin Joe Mireau QUIETEST Terri Hart John Shaw CLASS CUTIES Julie Murphy Chris Jones TALLEST Karen Beach Tom Davis MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Shawn Babcock Steve Klamerouf 144 — ' TENNIS IS OUR RACQUET! FRONT ROW: left to right. Mike Attebury, Mark Klamerus, Ron Dawson, BOTTOM LEFT: “Watch it, bud, ‘cause here I come!” Dan Irvin seems Tim Askew, Dan Irvin, Bob Cook, and John Denomy. MIDDLE ROW: Steve to be huffing as he makes his way onto the court. DIRECTLY BELOW: Klamerus, Steve Sheffler, Marvin Jasman, Kelly Walker, Dan Jacob, manager Looking rather disgusted, or just enjoying a free moment, Steve Cheryl White, Mike Dodea, and Coach Ron Stablein. BACK ROW: Jeff Klamerus (left) observes as Tom Denomy returns the ball with a solid Anthony, David Haas, Mike Bickley, Mac Rowland, Ira Sabbagh, Russ whack. Turecky, manager Julie Turecky, and Tom Denomy. St. Clair 0 SCORES P.H. High 7 St. Clair 4 Marine City 3 St. Clair 0 P.H. Northern 7 St. Clair 2 Chippewa V. 5 St. Clair Armada 5 St. Clair 6 Marysville 1 St. Clair 0 P.H. High 7 St. Clair 4 Anchor Bay 3 St. Clair 6 P.H. Central 1 St. Clair 1 Aim on t | 6 St. Clair 0 Marine City 7 St. Clair 2 Armada 5 St. Clair 2 Chippewa V. 5 St. Clair 6 Marysville 1 St. Clair 1 Almont 6 St. Clair 3 Anchor Bay 4 St. Clair 6 P.H. Central 1 6 wins 1 1 losses The 1977 Tennis team had a bit of a tough time this season. Their league record stood at 6 wins and 4 losses, with the overall league record of 6 wins and 1 1 losses. Coach Ronald Stablein enjoys helping the players with the ways of the game, but also watching them and their confidence grow. The hard-working team consists of all boys, except three girls. Kelly Walker was voted captain, and kept the team in good spirits. In the league meet, the team placed fifth, and in the regionals, they placed fourth. Saints Win District Championship! FRONT ROW: left to right. Sue Slis, Sandee Fleury, Ann MacLean, Sharon Klemmer, Chris Smolinski, Theresa Emerich, Tammy Weber. SECOND ROW: Sharon Bondy, Julie Butlin, Danette LaPorte, and Barb Slis. Not Westrick, Shellie Guildenstein, Jill O’Connor, Amy Shown - Joan Pegg and Linda Jacobs. Erickson, Jill Muhlitner. THIRD ROW: Coach Nelda After losing only three players to 1976 graduation, the Saints returned with many of the starting players. With four Seniors, one Junior, twelve Sophomores and one Freshmen the Saints keep up their good record. The team is coached by Nelda MacLean who has done a great job for the team this year. The team record for 1977 is 5 wins — 5 losses for the St. Clair Area League. The record overall is 9 wins — 7 losses. Tammy Weber was chosen Captain of 146 the team. Sandee Fleury was chosen Best All Around Player and Ann TOP: The Girls Varsity Softball Team. CENTER: Arm Emerich coaches first base. CENTER RIGHT: Julie Butlin and Theresa Bondy talk over the last play. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sharon Klemmer beats the throw to first. FRONT ROW: left to right. Jill O’Connor, Danette LaPorte, Chris Smolinski, Shellie Guildenstein. SECOND ROW: Amy Erickson, Sandee Fleury, Tammy Weber, Ann Emerich, Sharon Klemmer. BACK ROW: Julie Butlin, Theresa Bondy ST. CLAIR GIRLS SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD St. Clair 3 P.H. Northern 14 St. Clair 7 Marine City 15 St. Clair 7 Chippewa Valley 8 St. Clair 10 Marysville 2 St. Clair 3 P.H. Northern 14 St. Clair 23 Anchor Bay 5 St. Clair 9 P.H. Central 8 St. Clair 11 Imiay City 10 St. Clair 6 Marine City 11 St. Clair P Chippewa Valley 7 St. Clair 11 Armada 3 St. Clair 22 Marysville 2 St. Clair 13 Imiay City 5 St. Gair 10 Anchor Bay 1 St. Clair 6 P.H. Central 10 League Record 5 wins 5 Losses TOP LEFT: Sandee Fleury delivers the pitch. TOP RIGHT: The girls with their trophy right after winning the District Championship. CENTER LEFT: Tammy Weber waits for the ball out in left field. CENTER RIGHT: Players watch the game from the dugout. CENTER: The 1977 Girls Softball District Championship Trophy. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. MacLean is happy with Sharon Klemmer’s pitching. The Girls Softball Team won the District Championship by beating Lapeer West 13-0 in Pre-District, and beating Lapeer East 15-12 and Port Huron Central 7-6. The girls advanced to the Regionals to play Flint. Sandee Fleury and Tammy Weber were chosen on First team for the All League Team. Chris Smolinski, Ann Emerich and Sharon Klemmer on second team, with Danette LaPorte receiving Honorable Mention. 147 FROM TOP AND LEFT TO RIGHT: Steve Gorzen, Fred Reyelts, Mike Mackley, Kevin Bluhm, Joe Mireau, Jim Tassie, Tim Hines, John Tatro, Steve Westrick, Dave Ingles, Marion Fadanelli, Gary Meyers, Joe Coatney, Dwight Dundas, Ken Gorzen, Jeff Schaaf, Mark Cronce, and Tom Davis. NOT PICTURED: Glen Craze, Jerry Lamb, Pete Reyelts, Doug Rutt, and Chris Jones. SAINTS MAKE DUST FLY Dust did fly, but not as much as was hoped for. The boys track team this season proved better than past years, by breaking many records. Even with this, they weren’t able to compete with over-whelming success. The relay teams had no trouble clicking off, they had speed and determination. Sprinters were also at a peak, as were the high and long jumpers. All the guys kept in there, practicing to perfect themselves with their own certain event as much as possible. At the annual Spring Sports Banquet, many well deserved awards were given out. Just to mention a few, Doug Rutt was presented with the track-man award, which was easy to understand. There were two “Most Valuable Sprinter” awards, going to junior Dave Ingles and sophomore Kevin Bluhm. Coach Ben Witukiewicz kept the guys going and the spirit strong. SCHS is very proud to have athletes who have such a will to keep going forcefully and to overcome and understand the disappointment of defeat with valor. UPPER LEFT: One little mis-judged move can knock the bar and send it falling to the ground, but Jeff Schaaf is showing good form, and should make it over safely. Middle left: The timer is patiently waiting for the crucial split-second moment when he must stop his watch, while Kevin Bluhm sprints for the finish line, placing another first. DIRECTLY ABOVE: The track is busy between races, and participants rest on the infield. Standing side-ways and holding a clipboard in the center of picture, is coach Ben Witukiewicz. 148 GIRLS TRACK SCORES St. Clair 47 Chippewa Valley 89 St. Clair 80 Marine City -53 St. Clair 86 Marysville ii 50 St. Clair 49 Imlay City 33 Memphis 63 St. Clair 66 Port Huron Central 76 St. Clair 40 Yale and Capac 29 69 St. Clair 48 Anchor Bay 96 St. Clair 37 Port Huron Northern 89 Won 2 Lost 6 SPIRIT: THE KEY WORD So their team record wasn’t too good, but they put all they had into it and still came out with good spirit. Most of the team consisted of freshman, who showed what they can do, and did a fair job doing it. Captain Sue Westrick boosted everyone’s spirits, and kept them smiling. Two managers, sophomore Heather Dunsmore and junior Kelly Fraser, kept the team on their toes, and were sent on countless little errands. Without them, everyone would have died of thirst. The team knew that they weren’t any match for those super athletes in the Olympics, but in their hearts, they were number one. And the one special person they can thank for that, is Coach Nancy Shaw. UPPER LEFT: Steady pace and even breathing are wTiat counts when you run the two mile run, as Sue Westrick (foreground) and Laurie Desmet (in third place) are well accomplishing. UPPER RIGHT: Here, timing really counts. One second off, and it’s ruined. But Karen Schuenenman (receiver) and Mary Green (passer) had no trouble making one of their many smooth hand-offs. LEFT: (Team cluster) From top and left to right: Ann Knudsen, Jill Butlin, Manager Kelly Fraser, Debbie Holbrook, Mary Green, Nancy Erickson, Kathy Kolan, Kim Hicks, Karen Schuenenman, Debbie Bickley, Diana Egle, Gigi Valentine, Manager Heather Dunsmore, Joan Everitt, Betty Oles, Debbie Child, Cheryl Davis, Captain Sue Westrick, Mary Sue Skonieczny, and Coach Nancy Shaw. Not pictured: Debbie Majeski, Karen Beach, Laurie Desmet, Laura Gutt, Alice Huntoon, Sue Kasperski, Susan Levy, Pam Mills, Pam Mollan, Ann Stoecker, Julie Sullivan, Colleen Swiacki, Carrie Westrick, Wendy White, and Brenda Yeip. 149 VARSITY BASEBALL 1977 FRONT ROW: left to right. Mike Carrell, Mark Sawher, BACK ROW: left to right. Charlie Cronenworth, Don Jim Hendricks, Mark Sullivan and John Shaw. MIDDLE Pietrykowski, Dick Eisen, Mike Alley, Dave Colder, Tim ROW: left to right. Gary Pecor, Pat McCormick, Frank Schweihofer and Mark Carney. Rzonca, Mark Winter, Brian Biewer and Doug Holbrook. The 1977 Varsity Baseball team was coached by Rich Mallwitz. In the overall standings, the team lost 9 and won 5. In the league standings, they lost 7 and won 3. All the members of the team put a lot of effort in their games to play their best. Band Festival The annual Blue Water Band Festival was held on April 27, 1977 at St. Clair High School. The high school bands participating in this festival were from Anchor Bay, Marysville, Marine City, and St. Clair. The program began with each of the four bands playing one selection. The next part of the program was a new addition to the traditional Blue Water Band performance. Outstanding musicians from each of the four high school bands were selected to perform in the Blue Water Honors Band. The conclusion of the program was the traditional performance by the massed bands. All band members from each of the four schools assembled into one band to perform. The Honors Band and massed bands were directed by guest conductor Kenneth Bloom quist, director of bands and professor of music at Michigan State University. TOP: St. Clair High Concert Band performs. CENTER: Bluewater Honors Band conducted by Kenneth Bloomquist. BOTTOM: Massed Bands play a selected tune. TOP LEFT: The bright and happy faces of Marcie Shell and Dave Christopher tell of the great time they had at the Junior Prom. TOP RIGHT: Chattering away as usual, Bridget LaCroix talks to her silent listener, Lance Thorpe, as he casually waits for a friend to snap a picture. LEFT: It looks as if Peggy Davidson and her excort, Rick Wasmuth, are quite happy about having to sit pretty for the camera. LOWER RIGHT: “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Is what Linda Jeroue seems to be saying, while her date, Rod Barrons, looks on with puzzlement. 152 PHOTOGRAPHED MEMORIES TOP LEFT: Quietly talking and enjoying the pleasant atmosphere surrounding them, Annie McCartney and Ed Kindsvater take time out to pose for a picture. TOP RIGHT: “We’re on our way!” Carol Zimmer and her escort Chip Bennett start off for an evening of excitement. MIDDLE RIGHT: Viewing the rest of the prom goers, Terri Robbins and her date Larry Williams perch themselves at the peaceful water fountain. BOTTOM LEFT: Enjoying a quiet moment, Karen Robbins and Jerry Hall find time to let the evening catch up with them. The big night finally came for the months of talked about excitement, for the class of ’78. This years Junior Prom was held on March 5, 1977, in spite of the cold chill of late winter. It was held at the newly built Port Huron College Center, where a lighted water fountain gave the evening a romantic touch. To keep the evening moving, the Baily Street Band, from Romeo, Michigan, played many lively and popular tunes. After the prom, many couples gathered at friends houses to top off their night of unforgetable fun. The evening still and will always hold many lively memories in the hearts of the students who attended the Junior Prom. 153 The Class of 77 Presents GOD’S FAVORITE CAST Joe Benjamin Ben Benjamin Sarah Benjamin Rose Benjamin David Benjamin Mady Morris Sidney Lipton Jon Watt Doug Holbrook Eileen Schwiehofer Bev Babcock Charlie Cronenworth Pat Skonieczny Tim Page John VanDuesen The Benjamin family and their servants in their Skonieczny, Tim Page, Jon Watt and Charlie freezing house. Left to right - Eileen Cronenworth. Schwiehofer, Doug Holbrook, Bev Babcock, Pat UPPER LEFT: Pat Skoniezny, Tim Page, Eileen Schwiehofer, Doug Holbrook and Jon Watt gather in the living room after they heard strange noises. UPPER RIGHT: John VanDuesen shows Jon Watt who he is working for. One of the many activities that Seniors have an opportunity to participate in while still in high school, is the annual Senior Class Play. Through the co-operation of the class’s chief advisor, Mr. Donald Weber, the class of 1977, put on one of the most modern and up-to-date performances ever slated by a high school. The play, written by Neil Simon, entitled “God’s Favorite” brought the community together to view talents from students involved in drama, sets, props, curtains, sounds and lighting, as well as the cast itself. A play can not be put on with true efficiency without everyone giving their best. Proof of this fact, was well expressed by the great turnout and overall approval of all involved. Once performed, a great feeling of accomplishment could be seen and well appreciated and made it all worth while. TOP LEFT: Everyone shudders as lighting strikes. Standing is Jon Watt and Charlie Cronenworth. Sitting on the couch (left to right) Eileen Schwiehofer, Doug Holbrook, Bev Babcock, Pat Skonieczny and Tim Page. TOP RIGHT: Jon Watt (right) tells John VanDuesen to stay away. CENTER LEFT: Everyone is worried after the house has burnt down. Sitting on the couch (left to right) Jon Watt, Bev Babcock, Doug Holbrook and Eileen Schwiehofer. Standing - Tim Page and Pat Skonieczny. CENTER RIGHT: Pat Skonieczny gets down on her knees to pray for the Benjamin family. BOTTOM LEFT: Left to right - Eileen Schwiehofer, Bev Babcock and Tim Page look at the once beautiful living room after fire swept through the Benjamin house. 155 LAST BIG NIGHT OUT TOP RIGHT: What’s happened to Char Sterling here? Could it be the result of a very romantic evening, or because of her handsome escort, John Gieleghem, that puts that very dreamy look on her face? It’s probably both, mixed together along with the excitement of the evening! TOP LEFT: Here we have the prom booklet, which lists the class motto, flower, officers, date of the prom, and so on. BOTTOM RIGHT: As the picture clearly states, Tim Page and Ann Emerich had a terrific time at the Senior Prom. BOTTOM LEFT: Most couples exchanged flowers, as did Pam Shovan and her date Frank. The buttoners and the corsages gave each prom goer extra brightness. According to these couples, the prom was a great success. 156 TOP LEFT: Many couples attended t he Senior Prom, among them were Wally Stillwell and Bev Rood. Each table had several candles on them, which were lighted to make the night seem even more special. MIDDLE LEFT: Everyone donned their best attire for the big night. Here Diane Zimmer wore a beautiful light green gown, and her date, Dave Morningstar, wore a snappy tuxedo. MIDDLE RIGHT: Smile, you’re on SCHS’s candid camera! And so Jackie Quinn and Mike Erdman did just that. The evening of April 30th was one of the last times that the SCHS class of 77 would be together. The Senior Prom, with the theme title of “These Precious Moments,” was held at the Holiday Inn in Sarnia. It provided a large buffet with punch. Everyone was kept on their feet with music by the group, Knee Deep, which created quite an exciting evening. Many couples had dinner at the restaurant of their choice, and then they attended the prom for an exciting evening. 157 “LOOKS LIKE WE’VE MADE IT” TOP LEFT: Quiet fills the room, as Tim Page, this year’s valedictorian, presents his very touching speech. ABOVE: Salutatorian Greg Schneider, takes his turn in delivering a speech which was quite moving to the hearts of his classmates. TOP RIGHT: Sitting silently with class flower in his hand and diploma on his lap, Tim Page sits in a row of deserted chairs left by classmates who are eagerly waiting for their own certificate. LOWER RIGHT: After receiving their diplomas, Pam Sullivan (left) and Debbie Yeip (right) think over what is happening to them. The big moment, once again, came for a group of young adults. We, Saint Clair High School’s class of 1977, received our diplomas on June 12th, at 2:00 p.m. with mixed feelings of a gain and a loss. We gained a different feeling of life, now being able to find our own, free way, into what our future is to be. And the loss being many tight bands of friendship stretching even farther apart. There will be no more crazy days in Saint Clair High for us, no more annual skip days, or being the big kids. We had our share of gladness and sorrow, and have given up our reign to the next graduating class. Many of us have chosen to go on to further education, some find a place of employment, and some are searching in other directions. Yes, we’ve really made it through the first big goal in one’s life. 158 RIGHT: St. Clair High School ' s class of 1977 is presented to the audience. FAR RIGHT: “Far-out,” Julie Jeffries is somewhat dazzled about the whole business of graduation. BELOW: Now with their tassles moved to the left, they are true high school graduates. LOWER RIGHT: Steven Draper looks subdued, while following behind him, Mark Edmonson, glows with a very happy grin. “What I want to do when I want to do it.” Every profession must occasionally lose the rare individual who has given a positive and dedicated standard of excellence to that profession. The teaching profession is one in which such a person, however, can leave, to hundreds, a rich and remembered legacy. Mrs. Janet Paajanen, who retired this year, will have left us, and hundreds before, such a legacy. She taught 20 years at SCHS which included: homemaking, science, health, psychology, mathematics, English, and has coached girls’ interscholastic basketball. Mrs. Paajanen will be missed but remembered. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If Janet is not out playing golf or entertaining on her silver platter, she will surely be out traveling with her purse full of money. If you ever want to know what Janet is doing just contact her son Don and he will give you her life story. ,1? jfe 160