Thornapple Kellogg High School - Trojan Yearbook (Middleville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1969 volume:

TROJAN THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN VOLUME TWENTY-SEVEN NINETEEN HUNDRED SIXTY NINE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Day by day, year, by year, our world is attacked by barrages of ideas, ambitions, loves and hates, likes and dislikes. Everyday these bombardments are recorded in pictures and print, like an explosion, in 1968-1969 we at TK have become the targets of thousands and thousands of these words and visual images ... the SIGNS of the TIMES. Contents Sports.......... 10 Activities.......30 Album............56 Seniors Underclassmen Personnel 3 Reflections of Student 4 Ozzie worked out in the gym. The Junior High hosted Solo and Ensemble. Life Were Abundant FHA made cute stuffed animals for children. French Club picketed. ' ,1'V A „ I £ A a? to OlkM (XV Organizing a Teen Center kept students busy. Everywhere one looked some time during the year, one saw a sign. Sometimes it was about a new Teen Center; sometimes it tried to get one to buy an annual or even picket for a new school. Other important student activities included a Solo and Ensemble Festival hosted by the Junior High Band Students for 2.000 Band members: For this oc- casion thirty-two pianos had to be brought in. 5 Administrators and architect checked the site. Ken Allen tried to solve this problem. Mr. Seger was a friend to his students. Darrell and Bob tried for an unknown. Girl Scouts babysat during the election. 6 Some of the quaintest costumes on Little Kid-Old Folk Day. School Was Labor and Laughter P Ians and hopes for a new high school overshadowed the activities of the 68-69 school year. But learning went on as did partying, yearbooks, dress-up days, crazy clothes days, counseling, friendships and a whirlwind of sports encounters. Halls wae bustling, assemblies were good. It was a good year. Mrs. Velderman was a resourceful substitute. The ’68 annual received a First Place. Latin II had a swinging Christmas Party. Counselor McIntosh was a favorite. J-Class learned about taking pictures. 8 The cafeteria was a place for relaxing. Some took their studying seriously. Each Day Had Its Happenings. N ot all the interesting events took place in the classroom. There was lots of action in the cafeteria, study hall, conference room, the halls, on the grounds, and at Brog’s. Always someone on crutches. We Dedicate the ’69 TROJAN to Duane Thatcher WHO came to TK four years ago with his wife Patricia, as both started their teaching careers, he as an instructor of instrumental music and she as a first grade teacher - who welcomed two years ago Melissa, an adorable addition to the family. WHO started with a Senior Band that went from a IV rating to two consecutive I's. WHO led the Junior Band to three consecutive l’s. WHOSE bands won nume- rous awards in yearly Solo and Ensemble Festivals. WHO worked too long and too hard to imbue the band students with pride and enthusiasm in marching and in concert work. WHO established a program of eight scholarships per year to WMU and one to Interlochen. WHO innovated an annual musicale first in ’67 with Belle of the West. ’68-’69 An Old Fashioned Girl, and My Wife and 1. 4 9 WHO will remain in our thoughts and hearts. SPORTS TROJANS, Expressway Co-Champions, FRONT ROW: V. Satterlee, B. Johnson, D. Sensiba, R. Blough, A. Dood, G. Middleton, G. Williams, L. Berg, F. Polhemus, B. Rich. MIDDLE ROW: F. Ainsworth, M. Hula, T. Swains- ton, R. Allen, M. Johnson, B. Blough, S. Sanderson, D. Manni, D. Count, E. Moore, Mgr. J. Biermacher. BACK ROW: Coach R. White, Mgrs. A. Munjoy, and G. White, M. Van- Denburg, D. Lyons, R. Kunde, D. Bremer, S. Schondel- mayer, D. Kiel, H. Gragg, Mgrs. B. Obenchain and M. Waddell, Assistant Coach G. Page. Varsity Coach Robert White and Assistant Gerald Page have been football’s mentors for seven years. Together they have inspired TK’s huge squad with the will to win. They have developed outstanding players during their tenure, among them Dave and Gary Van Elst and Rob White. 1968 was a continuation of TK’s dynasty on the gridiron. Champions in the Expressway League for the past six years, the Varsity shared the trophy with Caledonia, as both teams finished 3-0-1 in the League. Overall, the Trojans ended with a respectable 6-2-1 season record. For the second year Comstock Park was their nemesis. For the fifth year in a row. a TK player became the leading scorer in the Western part of the state. Howard Gragg won this honor by scoring 87 points. At the Football Banquet Larry Berg and A1 Dood were named the Most Valuable players: Fred Polhemus was designated as Most Improved. Co-captains chosen for the 69-70 year will be Howard Gragg and Mark Johnson. The coaches started the football season on August 26, 1968. For a week they held rough practice sessions twice a day. Through these practices the team got into good shape, gained added knowledge of the sport, and prepared themselves for a winning season. 12 Had Another Winning Season, 7-2 Larry Berg, Gary Middleton, and Doug Kiel were chosen for the Expressway League First Team. Gary was also honored on the All-Wood Team. TK VARSITY SCORES FOES 25 Delton 2 19 Maple Valley 13 0 Caledonia 0 31 Central Christian 6 7 St. Phillips 14 59 Way land 0 58 East Christian 6 46 Hamilton 0 24 Comstock Park 27 Eleven team m embers played their last game against Com- stock Park on November 8, 1969. They were: Co-Captains A1 Dood and Gary Middleton, Larry Berg, Roger Blough, Bill Johnson, Fred Polhemus, Bill Rich, Vic Satterlee, Sandy Schondelmayer, Dick Sensiba, Gail Williams. 3 aroused spirit. The Trojans came on strong! Band, Team — Those Were Magic Nights FRONT: Mgr. R. Waddell. J. Baker, G. Hummell, B. Middleton, B. Moma, S. Greiner, Mgr. G. White. MIDDLE: K. Allen, R. McIntyre, M. Smith, B. Cook, M. Reaser, J. Newell, Mgr. G. Middleton. BACK: Assistant Coach R. Page, K. Bremer, B. VanDine, C. Willyard, J. Reil, B. Flora, Coach W. Schuple. The Junior Varsity had a good season with five wins and three losses. With their added football experience and knowledge, they will move up to the Varsity for the season of ’69. Frosh First in X-Way The TK Freshmen proved to be the power pack in the Expressway League. With a little more grueling practice, these boys could give their rivals an even rougher time next year. TK J V SCORES FOE 42 Maple Valley 0 40 Caledonia 7 14 Calvin Christian 7 26 B.C. St. Phillip 6 00 Wayland IS 22 East Christian 13 12 Hamilton 14 50 Comstock Park 0 TK FRESHMAN SCORES FOE 26 Maple Valley 0 2 Caledonia 6 0 Galesburg-Augusta 32 20 Wayland 6 7 Jenison 26 14 B.C. Springfield 31 18 Hamilton 13 12 Comstock Park 34 FRONT: R. Martin, J. Pratt, T. Moore. G. Shriver, T. Ellinger, M. Wenger, M. Brinningstaull, J. Price, R. Schultz. MIDDLE: D. Byers, Rex Palmet. C. Count, W. Schoebridge. R. Dukes, B. Bender, K. Appel, T. Lyons, J. Griffith. BACK: Assistant Coach R. Page, C. Hartman, K. McDonald, G. Glass, S. Baldry, D. Sherman, J. Anders, D. Kenyon, Coach John Soren- sen. 16 Basketball Varsity Had Spunk TEAM: Howard Gragg, Jack Baker, Steve Sanderson, John Polhemus, Rich Kunde, Coach Ray Page. KNEELING: Man Williams, Sandy Schondelmayer, Dave Bremer, AlDood, Fred agers Tom Bremer, A1 Munjoy, Mark Moma. John was high point man with ‘289. TK VARSITY SCORES FOE 55 Delton 69 58 Hamilton 69 73 Bellevue 65 60 Jenison 59 51 Delton 77 58 St. Phillips 87 51 Caledonia 68 61 Jenison 64 78 Maple Valley 64 82 Bellevue 45 64 Hamilton 78 40 Wayland 48 72 St. Phillips 86 50 Caledonia 74 40 Wayland 65 65 Maple Valley 68 78 Jenison (District Tournament) 80 T hough the 68-69 season was a disappointing one viewed from the win-loss column, loyal fans saw a small group of dedicated, hard working boys play their hearts out to many near-wins. Fine playing by Seniors A1 Dood, Sandy Schondelmayer, Fred Polhemus and John Williams proved that they were a team worthy of honor. John, TK’s leading scorer and rebounder, was a member of the Expressway League All-Star Team. He also received the Most Valuable Player award while Steve Sanderson was designated Most Improved Player. Sandy kept his eye on the ball. Two through the hoop. Varsity Games Were Always Lively A hop, skip, and jump and die game was under way. It was action to win. 18 The JV’s Were Few but Furious JV SCORES TK FOE 42 Del ton 57 39 Hamilton 72 44 Bellevue 61 56 Jenison 71 36 Delton 47 61 St. Phillip 58 44 Caledonia 57 51 Jenison 55 74 Maple Valley 52 38 Bellevue 51 48 Hamilton 69 38 Wayland 53 43 St. Phillip 62 62 Caledonia 63 55 Wayland 49 86 Maple Valley 67 The JV’s had an unim- pressive season with four wins and eleven losses. The game with St. Phillip will long be remembered as four players scored a squeaker in the closing moments. FRONT ROW: M. Reaser, D. Kiel. E. Moore. M. Smith. T. Solomon. BACK ROW: G. Hummell, S. Greiner, D. Mulligan, K. Bremer, Coach Gerald Page. A close look at the record shows that be- sides the seven wins, three other games were lost by only one point. It was a real thrill to FRESHMAN SCORES TK FOE 56 Jenison 61 TL A 42 Hamilton 53 I II© 54 Maple Valley 46 49 Wayland 50 54 St. Phillip 30 48 Caledonia 49 54 St. Phillip 38 56 Jenison 48 50 Hamilton 54 48 Bellevue 49 56 Maple Valley 50 56 Wayland (OT) 48 40 Caledonia 56 48 Way land 40 32 Hamilton 56 Tournament Freshmen Were Victory Bound the team to win the first game of the tourna- ment. FRONT ROW: W. Kidder, T. McDonough. J. Buehler, T. Ellinger, K. McDonald, M. Brice. BACK ROW: W. Morgan. J. Griffith, T. Page, D. Byers. B. Middleton, P. Reaser. Coach Robert Weller. 19 Eighth Grade, Outclassed, Played Hard BUTTOm ROW: D. Ellinger, T. Aspinall, C. Huss, H. Fisher, B. Weeks, G. Seger. MIDDLE ROW: D. Thaler, D. Velderman, J. Munn, P. Wenger, D. Aisobrook, D. Kiel. TOP ROW: Coach D. Vender, R. Cool, D. Couch, G. Finkbeiner, R. Quesada, L. Kermeen. EIGHTH GRADE SCORES TK FOE 17 Hamilton 38 17 Maple Valley 23 13 Wayland 33 3L Maple Valley 24 12 Hamilton 47 21 Wayland 32 27 Caledonia 35 28 Wayland 37 28 Caledonia 31 29 Wayland Tournament 37 The Eighth grade team was almost apologetic for its inconsistency in winning one game out of nine. Nevertheless, it was a season of good fellowship and team play. Seventh Grade Finished With 3-5 Record SEVENTH GRADE SCORES TK FOE 26 Hamilton 32 23 Maple Valley 33 29 Wayland 28 22 Maple Valley 38 36 Hamilton 26 24 Wayland 12 8 Caledonia 43 12 Caledonia 34 A 3-5 record wasn’t bad at all. In fact, the Seventh grade team considered it a good omen for the future of TK basketball. BOTTOM ROW: E. Mayhew, S. Lux.S. Idema, D. VanDenburg, J, Reil. MIDDLE ROW: G. Yoder, C. Idema, E. Kunde, P. Golden. TOPROW: Coach B. Wyatt, K. Hirons, D. Schroeder, D. Preslar, J. Phillips, M. Stehr. 20 The First Year of Wrestling Was a Big Hit BOTTOM ROW: B. Blain, F. Gibson, G. Dutcher, S. Frank, agers J. McDiarmid and D. Middleton, J, Ter Avest, D. M. Wenger, J. Nobel, MIDDLE ROW: G. Middleton, L. Lyons- c- Hartman, K. Appel, Coach B. Schuple. Berg, M. Johnson, B. Johnson, T. Lyons. TOP ROW: Man- Coach Schuple waited apprehensively for a pin. Even though wrestling was in its first year at TK, boys signed up for the fascinating sport. A 1-10 record was good considering that some of the team's opponents had up to six years experience. The people of Middleville showed their approval of the new sport by a large attendance at the home matches. Larry used a single-leg takedown. 21 Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Janis Jopling - Senior; Reserve Squad 2; Varsity 3,4; Co-Captain 4. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Nora Moore Captain Randi Page Co-Captain Janis Jopling Marta Dean Sherri Arentz Joan Palazzolo Randi Page - Senior; Reserve Squad 1, Varsity 2,3,4; Captain - 4. I he 68-69 cheerleading season turned out to be a busy one for the TK Varsity cheerleaders. Led by Captain Randi Page, the squad not only learned many new cheers and stunts but also planned pep assemblies for all home games, a snake dance, and a grand spirit week. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights were irrevocably dedicated to practice. They prepared an excellent pom-pon routine, which they presented before the student body and spectators. All in all, the year was packed with a good deal of work, enjoyment and, most important, spirit! Joan Palazzolo - Senior; Reserve Squad 3, Varsity 4. 22 Cheerleaders Sparkled With Spirit FRONT: Captain Diane Kroschell, LEFT: Denise VanHouten, BACK: Dezi Munjoy, RIGHT: Terrena Send. T he Junior Varsity and Freshman Cheerleading squads enjoyed a long, but exciting season this year. The girls did a fine job in helping plan pep assemblies and the spirit week, and supporting their teams. Though victory didn’t appear too often this season for the Trojans, the girls did their best in backing the boys and promoting spirit. SITTING: Mary Sothard, Kathy Pratt. Captain Debbie Richter. STANDING: Barb Greiner. Norma Byers, Patsy Dutcher. 23 Seventh and Eighth Grade Cheerleaders Were a Peppy Gang E nthusiasm was never lacking as the Junior High cheerleaders supported their basketball teams. Competition to win these jobs was keen and the experience was an excellent foundation for the girls to build on. SEVENTH GRADE - BOTTOM ROW: Roberta Smith, Cindy Palazzolo, Melissa Munn. MID- DLE ROW: Bonnie Bender, Cathy Allen. TOP ROW: Patty Babcock. EIGHTH GRADE - BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Smith. Jackie Maichele. MIDDLE ROW: Judy Johnson, Rose LaBin. TOP ROW: Robin Morgan. 24 The Golf Team Developed Esprit de Corps FRONT ROW: Tom EI- linger, Gary Dutcher, Curtis Baldwin, Gayle Thaler. BACK ROW: Dick S e n $ i b a, Phil Clinton, Bob Clinton, Ron Barnes, Coach Rob- ert Weller. GOLF SCORES TK FOE 187 Saranac 182 182 Calvin Christian 183 124 Jenison 138 200 Caledonia 155 188 Saranac 172 173 Hamilton 183 181 Jenison 195 189' Maple Valley 232 188 Calvin Christian 174 181 Wayland 184 189 Caledonia 153 441 Regional 192 Hamilton 190 177 Maple Valley 199 190 Wayland 191 The Lucky Nine” practiced and played several matches at cool, quiet Yankee Springs Golf Course. C °ach Weller, new to golfing at TK, could be proud of the record as his team won eight and lost six. Ron Barnes was a medalist six times, Bob Clinton also attained this honor six times, and Gary Dutcher won it twice. Bob and Gary tied at the Calvin Christian match. Bob and Ron demonstrated their stance. It Was an All-Win Season for Track BOTTOM ROW: B. Newton, G. Osbun, T. Finkbeiner, S. Frank, S. Schondelmayei, D. Kiel. R. Blough, W. Shoe- bridge. SECOND ROW: Randy Palmer, B. Bender, D. Bre- mer, K. Bremer. T. Page. C. Hartman, R. Schultz, K. Mc- Donald, Jeff Brice. THIRD ROW: H. Gragg, K. Vander Poppen, W. Morgan, S. Sanderson, J. Newell, G. Hummell, F. Gibson, B, Obenchain. TOP ROW: COACH W. Shuple, Asst. Coach J. Sorensen. Missing: Rex Palmer. T he Track team led spring sports in the victory column. Sweeping all their dual meets and one tri-meet, they carried off the two trophies. William Shuple was the new coach with John Sorensen assisting. Leading point getters were Sandy Schondelmayer, pole vault; Doug Kiel in the dashes and long jump; Bill Newton in the mile. Steve held the dual meet trophy while Bill displayed the League prize. Gerald, Rog, and Gail also posed. ... TK TRACK SCORES Foe 8th Place WMU Relays 44 1 2 100 1 3 Tri-Meet: Hopkins Calvin Christian 65 1 2 61 Caledonia 57 87 Maple Valley 31 3 Hasting Relays 51 1 2 66 1 2 Hamilton 18 Springfield Relays 39 1 2 78 1 2 Bellvue 69 Wayland 49 80 1 3 Delton 37 1 3 88 Jenison 30 6th Place State Conference Meet 70 Pole Vault INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Sandy Schondelmayer 12.7 Mile Bill Newton 4.42.5 Long Jump Howard Gragg 19.11 (State Meet) 26 Baseball Featured Two Teams KNEELING: C. Nagel C. Flora C. Rose C. Danren S. Conger R. Patterson R. Kunde STANDING: Coach B. Wyatt M. Hula G. Middleton W. Johnson J. Williams A. Dood W. Rich K. Wilson M. Conger The three wins that got the baseball season off to a bril- liant start could not be sustained during the grueling 19- game season. Two wins over rival Scotties and one over VARSITY SCORES TK Foe 15 Saranac 4 8 Delton 7 6 Hamilton 2 2 Hastings 11 1 Maple Valley 7 Wayland 0 Hamilton 3 Caledonia 2 1 C. Christian 5 1 Hamilton 1 B.C. St. Phillip 11 0 Maple Valley 0 Wayland 4 8 Caledonia 4 1 Delton 6 2 Caledonia 4 1 Maple Valley 6 1 Wayland 2 6 B.C. St. Phillip 5 St. Phillip were treasured. Pitcher John Williams did not receive the support he needed from a team strong in Sen- iors. JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES TK Foe 9 Delton 3 1 Hamilton 2 7 Hastings 14 7 Maple Valley 9 14 Wayland 13 12 Caledonia 18 3 Hamilton 6 2 Maple Valley 1 5 Caledonia 9 4 Delton 10 1 Caledonia 0 1 Hamilton 5 0 Wayland 15 1 Maple Valley 9 Four wins in a 14 game schedule were enough to keep die enthusiasm of the JV players high. New to the coaching ranks was JV Baseball Coach Duane Peterson. FRONT ROW: Dan Lang S. Biermacher M. Brice T. Solomon K. Allen C. Westphal D. Cisler MIDDLE ROW: G. Golden D. Callihan S. Greiner J. Ryan T. Moore D. Bender TOP ROW: Coach Peterson J. Baker I. Timm M. Reaser 27 Track and Baseball Had Their Thrills 28 Tennis Team Was Climbing KNEELING: D. Sherman, J. Griffith, T. McDonough, M. berg, R. Schultze, M. Denman, C, Sherman. D. Giles, F. Brinningstaull, A. McKeown, STANDING: R. VanKuilen- Polhemus, G. Brovant, Coach Larry Seger. TENNIS SCORES TK Foe 1 Delton 4 2 Hastings 3 0 Hamilton 5 1 Caledonia 4 3 Calvin Christian 2 1 Hamilton 4 3 Maple Valley 2 1 Wayland 4 1 Caledonia 4 0 Delton 5 1 Calvin Christian 4 5 Maple Valley 0 2 Wayland 3 0 [7 th place] Regional 9 [4 th place] League Senior Fred Polhemus was the team's flash as he won nine games and lost eight. Freshman John Griffith showed promise, winning five and losing eight. W ith a new coach, Mr. Larry Seger, ‘63, the tennis team took on new life. Though it won only three of thirteen matches, Fred Polhemus. Senior, John Griffith, Freshman, and Chris Sherman, Senior, won frequently. Doubles team Chris Sherman and Tim McDonough were reliable scorers too. Long hours of practice and a determination to win brought the team out of the cellar. 29 FRONT ROW: C. Bennett, L. Merryman, M. Dean, B, Sher- wood. SECOND ROW: D. Reaser, C. Hinderer, S. Thaler, S. Baker, D. Mulligan, B. VanOrt, R, Palmer. THIRD ROW: C. Wenger, C. Humphrey. M. Holben, M. Velderman, P. McDonough, C. Newman, S. McNee, J. Send, M. Dettman, K. Velderman. FOURTH ROW: B. Dean, D. Brittingham, S. T he Senior Band had an exciting year. In the fall they marched at all home football games and received a first division at the District Marching Contest. During December they were busy giving their annual winter contest and march- ing in the Middleville, Hastings, and Kalamazoo Santa Saladin, L. Jackson, M. Van Kuilenberg, D. Taylor, Kenyon. J. Aubil, D. McConnell, D. Harris, D. Thomas, Palmer, B. Moma. STANDING: K. Schaffer, K. Fisher. I Bennett, M. Kelley, B. Thomas, V. Brinningstaul, W. Mo gan (tuba). Claus Parades. The percussionsection, Marty Otto, and Kris Bennett, were the only ones to receive I’s at Solo and Er semble. However, the band did better at District Bar Festival and received a I. April 26 they went to Stat Festival and got a I. Band collected many trophies. Majorettes were Nyla Kimmey, Bonnie Wiersma, Nancy McNee, and Alana Gragg, with Ann Marie Wieringa as head majorette. 32 DNT ROW: P. Barnum, D. Krosshell, S. Turner, T. Mello. COND ROW: J. Ackerson, D. Wieringa, N. McDiarmid, Morgan, M. Ackerson, S. Kuklewski, A. Burns. THIRD W: J. Newman, M. Merryman, C. Noffke, D. Grabau, Harris, B. Hutchinson, D. Neeson, R. Presler, A. Gragg, Thaler. FOURTH ROW: E. Gibson, H. Newman, L. Aubil, M. Wenger, T. Ellinger, J. Griffith, B. Newton, F. Gibson, L. Klinge, J. White, J. Stehouwer, M. Otto. FIFTH ROW: I. Timm, D. Kenyon, H. Gates, B. Schaffer, W. Adgate, B. Bender, B. Blain, E. Thaler, L. Wingeier, M. Bennett, B. Tripp, A. Aiken, C. Westphal, J. Baker. STAND- ING: Mr. Thatcher, Rick McIntyre. the spring the band marched in the Holland Tulip Festival d presented a spring concert with the Junior Band on May i, They ended the year by marching in the Memorial ly Parade. A select wind ensemble played at Graduation. Randy was our new drum major. The Pep Band contributed to school spirit, Junior Band Won a Excitement and success greeted the 1968-69 Junior Band. Starting off their year, the band marched at a Junior Varsity game, featuring their lead majorette Cheryl Erway, who was the 1968-69 Junior Miss Michigan. Then the Junior Band participated with the Senior Band in the annual winter concert. Also, Mid- dleville’s Christmas parade was considerably brightened by their presence. Members of the band participated insolo and ensemble contest, winning ten firsts. The biggest event in numbers was the Junior High Solo and En- semble Festival on February 15, hosted by the TK bands, with two thousand students attending. At the District Band Festival, the band received a much-coveted first division, the third one in as many years. May 13 the Band participated in the Spring Concert. Finishing with a flair, this active Junior Band marched in the Memorial Day Parade. FRONT ROW: Dawn Schantz, Bonnie Bender, Cheryl Adgate, Frances Bremer. SECOND ROW: Harold Fisher, Pauline Murphy, Judy Secord, Phil Wenger, Roberta Smith, Patty Kermeen. THIRD ROW: Debbie Wagner, Stacy Crawford, Rodney Cool, Lynn Cox, Robin Morgan, Christine Lewis, Mary Ann Babcock, Lori Cool. FOURTH ROW: Karen McKibben, Julie Nash, Connie Eavey, LeRoy Fox, Gail Durkee, Cheryleen Jahnke, Susan Cook, Richard Schweder, Connie Watters, Luann Sinclair, Mark Urbanski. STANDING: Cindy Palmer, Cheryl Erway, Earl Saladin, Jack Secord, Dan Newman, Dale Presler, Joe Munn, Mark Middleton, Larry Stapp, Doug Freeman, Chuck Huss (tuba). 34 I Rating for the Third Year Leading the band were of- ficers Rodney Cool - Treas- urer; Joe Munn - President; Harold Fisher - Vice-Presi- dent; and Lori Tooker - Secretary. FRONT ROW; Melody Nash, Beth Boysen, Ronda Adkins. Gayle Ecker. SECOND ROW: Jamie Sherwood, Gail Bauer, Susan Finkbeiner, Joyce Thomas, Todd Bennett, Susan Bremer. THIRD ROW: Dan Keil. David Velderman, Rex McIntyre, David VanOOrt, Patty Aiken, Rick Belson, Kevin Crawford, Lori Tooker. FOURTH ROW: Steve Idema, Cathy Allen. Debbie Smith, Charlene Aubil, Don Dutcher, Randy Hutson, Mike Murphy, David Porter, Roger Blain, Doug Thaler, Dan Adgate. FIFTH ROW: Richard Ellinger, Patty Noffke, Roy Kenyon, Doug Thomas, John Schantz, Geanie Wieringa, Ted Bouwens, Kevin Hirons, Earl Moore, Steve Brady, Gary Finkbeiner. STANDING: Steve Lux, Jeff Deberry, Mr. Thatcher. 35 The Choruses Made the Scene FIRST ROW: L, Merryman, J. Poland, D. Shepard, N. Sayers. T. Fowler, V. Hockin, V. Satterlee, D. Baldwin, K. Bennett, B. Hutchinson, D. Nash, J. Myers, M. Merryman, C. Du- boise. SECOND ROW: N. McDiarmid, N. McNee, U Bosh- oven, D. Munjoy. M. VanKuilenburg, S. Hockin, F. Ains- worth. L, Wiersma, K. Myers, J. Deberry, V. Idema, L. Helrigel, A. Senneker, N. Hartman, THIRD ROW: B. Mid- dleton, J. Jopling, S. Shoebridge, B. Stauffer. R. Barnes. D. Manni, D, Brinks, L. Richardson, K. Michael, S. McNew, C. Fox, C. Dell, Miss Dorothea Fields, Mrs. Joyce Martin. T he High School Chorus kept busy this year with con- certs and assemblies. Their first assembly was October 17, followed by a Christmas concert at Peace Reformed Church. They gave a Christmas assembly with Creston’s Madrigals. In February they attended the Expressway choral Festival at Hamilton. For the first time in several years the choir went to District Festival and got graded. In the spring they gave an out- door memorial concert dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Services. Dennis Brinks, Barbara Hutchinson, and Linda Richardson received scholarships to music camp. 36 Linda and J a n i s ac- companied the chorus on the marimba and chimes. FRONT ROW: J. Thomas, C. Bird, D. Adams, L. Schondelmeyer, M. Heidt, D. Porter. SECOND ROW: L. Brail, D. Zylstra, D. Mokma, D. Scott, D. Weedall, T. Bouwens, J. Deberry. THIRD ROW: K. Stager, C. Eavey, M. Kent, D. Count, J. Havens. M. Cisler, D. Siawson, J. Van Amen, J. Schultz. RIGHT HALF- With Concerts and Operettas FRONT ROW: E. Latraille, R. Morgan, L. Bowens, B. Vollink, D. Becker, J. Brail, T. VanderSchurr, P. Kermeen. SECOND ROW: P. Saladin, D. Slawson, D. Slawson, M. Nash, J. Johnson, P. Murphy, V. Hayes, J. Maichele, P. Noffke. | he Junior High Choruses were large and enthusiastic. Their first assembly was at Thanksgiving. Both groups participated in the Christmas assembly with the High School Chorus and Creston’s Madrigal's. The seventh grade gave an operetta, THE MAGIC FISHBONE on April 15 after weeks of hard work. Later in April a group of seventh graders went to Lansing and saw ANDROCLES AND THE LION. The eighth grade put on a concert singing songs from the Mikado. THIRD ROW: S. Dawson, L. Knuass, K. McNee, G. Wilkins, R. LaBin, L. Walker, J. Larson, M. Knuass. S. Weedin. FOURTH ROW: J. Brice, T. AspinaU, T. Timm, J. Robert- son, G. Seger, D. Allsobrook. J. Mayhew, L Patterson, B. Kimmey, G. Muller, D. Henley. THE MAGIC FISHBONE was an exciting event for the seventh grade chorus. FRONT ROW: M. Gallup, B. Lund, M. Awrey, F. Bre- mer, L. Jackson, P. Babcock. SECOND ROW: J. Reil, D. Murlow, N. Taber, C. Palazzola, B. Boysen.S. Bales, D. Raymond, G. Ecker. THIRD ROW: M. Hutson, H. VanDyke, D. Cole, D. Clinton, L. Havens, M. Munn, J. Wood, U Lopaz, L. VanDuine. YFU Sponsored Linda to Phillippines FRONT ROW: Jane Harris, Barb Hutchinson, Mary Rounds, Moore, Mr. Douglas Perry. THIRD ROW: Sally Taber, Joyce Tolan, Debbie Sanderson, Maria Prieto. SECOND Linda Ecker, Colleen Kidder, Nyla Kimmey, Barbara Het- ROW: Diane Good, Rainier Schultze, Carolyn Hinderer, tich, Linda Brownell. Dave Bremer, Mary Velderman, Silvio Bertolamio, Daire if outh for Understanding’s year was filled with tasks pertaining to the promotion of international understanding and to the helping of members of the foreign exchange student program. The club held a dance in the fall and two popcorn sales in the spring. Rainer Schultze, exchange student from West Ger- many, and Silvio Bertolami from Switzerland were able to go to Canada to the Shakespearean theater through financial help from the YFU. They also helped finance Linda Ecker when she went to the Philippines the summer of '69 as an exchange student. Ski Club Couldn’t Find Snow Rainer, Maria, and Sid had a secret understanding. SEATED: Mike Dettman, Sue Booth, Cindy Appel, Miss Newton, Roger Blough, Mike Brinningstaull, Terry Yoder, Hendrickson, Cher Barry, Rainer Schultze. STANDING: Bill Silvio Bertolami, Dave Kenyon, Rod Preslar. The Ski Club’s main problem this year was lack of snow. To raise money they had two car washes and sponsored a tri-s c h o o 1 dance featuring “The Survi- vors.” However, they didn’t have enough for a weekend skiing trip. 38 FTA and FNC Were Signs of the Future Members of the Future Teachers Club were Mr. Wallace McIn- tosh. advisor, Roxanne Hallas, Maryanne Rounds, Mary Holben, Carla Newman, Janice Jopling, Stephanie Kuklewski, Barb Hutchinson, Cindy Hodgson, Randi Page, and Jamie Newman. I his year the Future Teachers of America centered their ambition on expanding the FTA program. They held meet- ings to formulate plans for obtaining reading materials on teaching and sharing teaching experiences. Seven members worked with the Junior High and Elementary teachers, and all the members had the chance to observe classes in ses- sion. Also in progress were plans to make teaching a part of the FTA members’ curriculum, with a class hour and a credit. ssisting with the school immunization program gave the Future Nurses Club a big start. Then they worked in the canteen and donor room during the semi-annual visit of the Red Cross Blood Bank, assisted during the yearly tuberculin testing program, and aided during the vision testing pro- gram. They completed the year with a visit to Butterworth Hospital. For teaching experience, Stephanie helped Mrs. Hol- land’s third grade. Members of the Future Nurses Club were Debbie McConnell, staul, and Sue Booth. Joy Richardson, Mrs. Harold Taber, advisor, Vicki Brinning- 39 Latin Club Was Active Every Friday SITTING: Larry Klinge, Ken Allen, Ken Bremer, Dave M u lligan. Phil Clinton, Pat Kruse. SECOND ROW: Mary Velderman, Debbie Sanderson, Joy Richardson, Jamie Newman, Margaret Kaeche- le, Doreen Brit- tingham. TOP ROW: Mrs. Pal- mer, Alana Gragg, Nyla K i m mey, Lynn Thaler, Bren- da Tripp, Karen Brownell. I hough each Latin class had its own club, their activities were similar. The last half hour on Fridays was club time; duces ludorum conducted games, relating to Latin words and sentences which were both fun and educational. Compe- tition was the keenest ever as the winning side was treated to candy. Latin I had one party while Latin II had parties at Christmas and Easter time. Latin I Club held two popcorn sales; Latin II sponsored one and a dance. With the money earned they saw Romeo and Juliet in Hastings and the Academy award-winning Oliver. Jack and Chris inspected Mary’s costume. SITTING: Barb Hutchinson, Ron Gallup, Wayne Kidder, Bill V an Duine, Mary Holben, Jeannine Send, June Aubil. SEC- ONE ROW: Janet Johnson, Renee Moore, Randy Palmer, Julie Ackerson, Elaine Thaler, Laura Myers, Brenda Rendon. THIRD ROW: Tim McDonough, Mike Brinningstaull, Pat Reaser, John Griffith, Rex Palmer, Carla Newman, Cay Velderman. TOP ROW: Tom Lyons, Marty Wenger, Laurie Wingeier, Debbie Wieringa, Pam Brovant, Mary Moma, Debbie Mc- Cohnell, Becky Sherwood. 40 French Club Protested for a New School F rench Clubs started out brave- ly as the members staged a protest for new educational facilities for TK. After that the clubs died a quiet death. Linda Ecker was president, Ranier Schultze was vice president, and Sue Booth was secre- tary. FRENCH I - SEATED: Linda Ecker, Sue Saladin, Sue Sousley, Pat Barnum. MIDDLE ROW: Mary Ackerson, Nancy McDiarmid, Nancy McNee, Rainer Schulze. THIRD ROW: Mr. Maxton, Harold Crane. John Newell, John TerAuest, Terry Yoder. FRENCH II - SEATED: James Anders, Annette Clinton, Jan Yoder, Diane Krosschell, Beverly Brovont, Roger Blough, Brtice Cook. MIDDLE ROW: Patty Baldwin, Ruth Vander- Schuur, Terry Fisher, Laura Sayers, Mary Idema, Cindy Hodgson, Connie Ahrens, Kim Appel, Mr. Maxton. THIRD ROW: Wendy Kenyon, Collen Jahnke, Sue McNee, Andy McKeown, Karon Thompson, Sue Booth, Cheryl Sensiba, Cindy Schantz. Pat was among the protestors. 41 The TROJAN and Thirty Issues of Mary and Sally did Organizations, Ardean and Lyndid Special Pages, Walt helped witn Sports. 5 et your TK Trumpet hot off the press! was the weekly cry as the Journalism Class’s twenty-five members initiated a weekly printed paper, produced by Middleville’s local printer, Don Boysen. With a $400 subsidy from the Board of Education, the class was able to finance the venture which featured hard news, editorials, Sound Off, athletics, and fun features. The deadline was second hour Thursdays, after a fury of writing, blocking, typing, headlining, and laying-out. Selling day was Friday. Having eliminated advertising from the TROJAN, the class operated the football concessions to replete lost revenue. They purchased a pop corn machine after the old one was judged ready to be dumped into the river. They began to recover their investment by renting the machine to other organizations. When the '68 annual earned a First Place rating from NSPA, the class resolved to work harder and improve artistically in order to qualify for a higher rating. Dan and Mike helped Nora with sports. Chuck and Bob worked at the light table. 42 the TRUMPET Set the Pace for “J” Class John, Larry, Eric, Darrell, and Rog toiled over the weekly paper. Friday was TRUMPET day Barb, Daire, and Cindy were on Activities. Joyce, Colleen, and Sue did Underclassmen. Typists Mari and Cheryl did Seniors. 43 Student Councils Worked for Members were Kim Appel, Mary Rounds. Susan Booth, Randi Bill Rich, Tom Page, Chris Wenger, Jack Baker, Joyce Toian, Page, Sandi Baker, Janis Jopling, President Mary McDonough, Marty Wenger. Absent: Bruce Rendon. Vicki Page. ■ rtting back together a disrupted organization was the Senior High Student Council's main task for 1969. A fall re-election was held, and a new crew began their duties by sponsoring the Homecoming festivities. Numerous com- mittees were formed, whose efforts culminated in the passing of some Constitution amendments, the installation of an apple machine, the passage of Senior privileges, and the spon- soring of many assemblies, including a talent show at Way- land. Also accomplished was the arrangement of criteria for dances, the setting up of a traditional Christmas dance, the organization of a three-day Twirp Week, and the publi- cizing of the vote for the new school (posters, an editorial on WOOD, baby-sitting for voters.) Completing the year, the Council organized spring elections. The election committee put the ballots together for a vote on some Constitution amendments. Members were M. McDonough, C. Wenger, B. Rendon, and T. Page. 44 Privileges, Assemblies, and Dances Giving their speeches during the Student Council election assembly Dan pressed some points, and Mary pond- were Mary Rounds, Kristi Bennett, Linda Ecker, Barb Hettich, and ered them. (not shown) Barb Hutchinson. ■ he Junior High Student Council had a successful year. They earned money to use for activities by having popcorn sales. For entertainment they had a movie and sponsored a dance. In the spring they sponsored a dress-up day and a slop day. President was Joe Munn, Vice-President Larry Stapp, Secretary Linda Lopez, and Treasurer Jackie Maichele. STANDING: Steven Noffke, Chris Lewis, Linda Hernandez, Rose Labin, Marsha Knauss, Dave Velderman, James Cullen, Tom Otto, Bonnie Bender, Joseph Sanford, advisor. SITTING: Phillip Golden, Jerry Phillips, Dale Presslar, Jackie Maichele, Harold Fisher, Joe Munn, Jack Secord, Linda Lopez, Danny Allosbrook, Kathy Allen, Dave London. 45 SITTING: Eddy Sue Fowler, Val Hockin, Jane Aicken - Karen Weaver - Advisor, Arlene Myers, Vickie Idema, president, Tina Fowler, Leslie Gless. STANDING: Miss Mary Ackerson, Connie Ahrens, Lucia Dibble, Sue Kenyon. FHA Renewed Its Active Status Mrs. Hockin was chapter mother. Miss Weaver, Val, and Jane were off for Kalamazoo. T he Fhture Homemakers of America combined meetings and activities to make a busy and fruitful year. In October the girls attended the Regional FHA meeting in Homer, Michigan. For a Christmas project, they made tray favors and sent cards to the old people at Barry County Hospital. On March 23-29 they sponsored an FHA week, during which they attended church, put up bulletin boards and posters. bowled with their mothers, roller skated, and made cookies for the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Day. Two days later the FHA was hostess to the Kentwood FHA for a supper and movie. Visiting Fremont and touring Gerber’s was their April 11 activity. Ending their year of accomplish- ments, they sent Jane Aicken and Val Hockin to the State FHA Convention in Kalamazoo April 24 and 25. 46 FRONT ROW: Diane, Randi, Candy, Jane, Mary, Mari. Sue, Bill, Sandy, John W,, Walt, Janet, John B., Dick, Alice. Ann Marie, Myrna. SECOND ROW: Miss Thurber, Marty, Honor Society Initiated Eighteen I n a solemn ceremony on April 22, eleven Seniors end seven Juniors were initiated into the National Honor Society. The initiating officers were John Williams, Janet White, Candy Bennett, John Biermacher, Sue Thaler, Randi Page, and Jane Sayers. Seniors searched out were Mary McDonough, Walt Bums, Mari Martz, Marty Otto, Alice Bacon, Diane Reaser, Ann Marie Wieringa, Sandy Schondelmayer, Myrna Adams, Dick Sensiba, and Bill Rich. Juniors tapped were Sue Booth, Carolyn Hinderer, Colleen Kidder, Anne Burns, Sally Taber, Barb Hettich and Dave Bremer. Candy was delimited to escort Bill. Sue began the titillating search. Two from one family-Anne and Walt! 47 A radiant blonde was queen Colleen Humphrey. Co-captains Gary Middel- ton and Alan Dood carried on the tradition of kissing the queen. AUTUMN TREASURES Was the Theme of the 1968-69 Homecoming Patty Frost, Senior representative, was a green-eyed brunette. Gracing Queen Colleen’s court were Freshman Jeanine Send, Sophomore Doreen Brittingham, Senior Patty Frost and Junior Terrena Send. V n afternoon snake dance and outdoor pep rally initiated the annual Homecoming ceremonies on October 25. Even though a power failure delayed the starting time of the game, the Trojans overpowered East Christian 58-6. At half-time the band’s performance preceded a procession of class floats. The Senior float, the first prize winner, was a castle with the theme Autumn Comes on Slippered Feet. The Juniors’ float, Under the Harvest Moon, was a fall scene complete with autumn fruit. The Sophomores con- trived a skunk with the theme Skunk ‘Em, Trojans.” The Freshmen presented another fall scene Autumn Treas- ures.” Five of TK’s fairest adorned the floats. They were Seniors Pat Frost and Colleen Humphrey, and the sister trio Junior Terrena Send, Sophomore Doreen Brittingham, and Freshman Jeanine Send. Halftime was completed as Colleen Humphrey was crowned Homecoming Queen by the 1967 Queen Vickie Pratt. The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, featured the Boyfriends. Cornstalks, leaves, and pumpkins, a typical autumn scene, carried out the Homecoming theme. The Seniors received a trophy for their winning float Autumn Comes on Slippered Feet. ” 49 Scenes From “Camelot” — 50 Only a Memory The Sanfords and Muessigs chatted, I he evening of May 23 brought a night of festivity and en- chantment to the Juniors and Seniors with their guests, as the land of Camelot’ hosted the 1969 prom. Some couples ventured out to eat while others attended the traditional banquet at the West Building. Music was provided by Mrs. McDonald on the organ and by Mr. Thatcher, who sang the theme song “Camelot. After remarks by class presidents John Biermacher and Fred Ains- worth, everyone had an enjoyable meal. Around eight everyone filtered out to the Note to dance to the Brass Invention until midnight. The Note was decorated in pink and blue corresponding to the theme. All in all, the mixture of pleasant weather, pleasant people, a good band, and beautiful atmosphere made for another successful prom. More dignitaries: The Perrys, Ellingers, Mike and Joyce, and Sue and John at the speaker’s table. enjoyed dining with their escorts, Colleen. Barbara, Randi and Becky were glad to see Marty. Colleen loved Marty. Marty was disgruntled. Pat was an Irish policeman. My Wife and I Was the Candy was patient with Becky. T he third annual all-school musicale was a great success on May 2 and 3. My Wife and I was die best musicale yet under the direction of Mr. Duane Thatcher. rhe plot of My Wife and 1 revolved around the Maguire family's exploits, the ups and downs of family living in 1939. The problems of Michael (B. Rich), the father, ranged from Barbara (B. Hut- chinson), Angie (R. Page), and Patsy's (B. Sher- wood),his daughters,demanding money to Andy's (M. Wenger) running a way, not to mention helD- ful Uncle Charlie (D. Bremer). Susan (C. Hum- phrey), the eldest daughter, tried to keep Danny (M. Otto), her boyfriend, a secret as Michael once had given Danny’s father a black eye. Na- turally , there was a happy ending. Katie (C. Ben- nett), Michael's wife, served as a buffer in the many domestic problems. The old women (J. White and J. Jopling), and the policeman Pat (P. McDonough), were well-portrayed characters and contributed to the eventual climax that occurred at home. Few people realize the work involved in produc- ing the play. Rehearsal was from 7 to 10:30, four nights a week. The crew were: Kristi Bennett, Student Director; Barb Hettich, Prompter; Sally Taber,Business Manager; Chris Wenger, Advertis- ing; Chris Fox, Linda Richardson, Property Mana- ger; Jan Middleton, Costuming and Make-Up; Harold Crane, Stage Manager; Howard Newman, Sound Effects; Bob VanOort, Lighting; Lyn Hel- rigel, Program Advertising. 52 Best Ever Bill and Candy were happily wed. Dave danced along with Bill. Janis and Janet weren't happy with Bill’s behavior, after his grocery bag broke. Banquets, Awards, Concerts, and Randi and John earned the Social Science award. S pring caught the TK schedule short as both the Spring Sports and Band Banquets were held in the last week. Seniors A1 Dood, Sandy Schondelmayer, Bill Rich, and Fred Polhemus received trophies. May 20 had brought the Senior Chorus concert dedicated to Memorial Day. Qi the very last morningof school, June 4, the Awards Assembly was held. Following this, departing Seniors had their opportunity to tell off the Juniors and exhibit their talents at humor. Pat Bamum, who lived with the Newmans, Et tu, Bruno! Art students went wild in the spring. 54 Class Day Crowded Closing Days was Most Improved in Band. The Home Ec Style Show taught poise. Walt and Alice were U. of M. scholarship winners. Lyn, Ardean, and Janis were a mod trio. The Class Prophecy as seen in 1989. 55 Seniors Were Pleased With Dr. Vander Werf’s reference to his mother-in-law put the crowd in good humor. Fifty-two went to the left. John acknowledged the debt owed to the ‘'other generation. 56 hundred fifty saw the one hundred five Seniors march down E ather Barnard Schaffer spoke of the ferment in re- ligion, in his Baccalaureate sermon on June 1. He ad- monished the Class of '69 to serve their fellow man as evidence of their faith. Mary Beth gave the Invocation, Leslee sang, and Rev. Jerry Foster gave the pastoral prayer. A Lot Can Happen in Eighteen Years” was the title of Dr. Calvin Vander Werf’s talk on June 4. Focusing on the importance of each graduate from birth until grad- uation, he combined humor, succinctness, and brevity. Each graduate, he said, must be an active citizen, be- come involved in helping solve the world’s problems. Candy and Sue respectively gave the Invocation and Benediction. The Wind Ensemble played. Fifty-three went to the right. the aisle. A German diploma would follow Rainer’s American one. 57 ALBUM Eleven Led SENIOR of as Honor RANDI PAGE SUE THALER Rank 1 Rank 1 JOHN WILLIAMS Rank 2 JANET WHITE Rank 3 CANDY BENNETT MARI MARTZ Rank 4 Rank 5 Leading the Seniors to- ward graduation were class officers Mari Martz, secretary; John Williams, vice-presi- dent; Janet White, treasurer; and John Biermacher, president. As Seniors, the group, 104 strong, chose an- nouncements, blue caps and gowns, and blue and gold colors. As a subsitute for the Senior Trip, they took a trip to Chicago. For grad- uation, the girls chose to carry long-stemmed yellow roses, while the boys elected to wear yellow carnations. The class motto was Scientia ... Viren- tia - From knowl- edge comes strength.” 60 Members the CLASS 1969 Students Class advisors Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer and Mr. Rogger Jackson worked with the class of’69 through concessions, dances, magazine sales, floats, and the prom. When Mr. Jackson left TK, Mr. Douglas Perry, a favorite of the Seniors, offered to see them through their greatest year. MARY McDONOUGH Rank 6 GREG COX Rank 10 L ooking back to the fall of ’65, one hundred fourteen eager Freshmen entered TK, visualizing four thrilling years. They chose Candy Bennett, Sue Thaler, Sandi Baker, and Janet White as their leaders. As Sophomores, they chose John Biermacher. BobSeger, Phyllis Purdum and Bruce Rendon as officers. That year they ran the football concession and received class rings. In their Junior year they re-elected John Biermacher, and in addition chose Tom Norman, Sue Thaler and Leslee Merryman. They sold magazines and gave the prom Thirteen Yellow Roses” away from home. RICHARD SENSIBA Rank 7 DIANE REASER Rank 8 ALICE BACON Rank 9 61 Senior boys lounged in the halls during lunch hour. Gary, Al, Steve, Larry, Ozzie, Jim and Marty all participa tea in this activity. MYRNA ADAMS SANDRA BAKER RONALD BARNES CHERYL BARRY LYNN BASS PAUL BECKER LARRY BERG SILVIO BERTOLAMI 62 MARLENE BEUSCHEL JOHN BIERMACHER ROGER BLOUGH LYNNE BOSHOVEN VICKY BRINNINGSTAULL BARBARA BROWN FRANKLIN BROWNE LINDA BROWNELL Ardean, Jane, Stacy. Janis, Colleen, Janie. Mary, Pat, Marlene, and Jeanne took advantage of noon hour to social- 63 Class President John Biermacher sorted through class keys as Phyllis, Ruth, Karen, Vicky, and Gayle waited to receive theirs. RUBY BURCHETTE WALTER BURNS MICHAEL CALLIHAN ROBERT CLINTON RONALD CLUM MICHAEL CONGER CLAYTON DAMREN CHERYL DELL 64 ALETHA DIPP ALAN DOOD DARRELL DOORNBOS THOMAS FINKBEINER BRENT HSH BRUCE FISH CHARLES FLORA STEVEN FRANK One aspect of graduation is getting measured for caps and gowns. A privilege belonging entirely to Seniors is getting Here Ruby got the treatment. Senior pictures. Lynne posed as Mr. LeClear snapped. 65 Everybody loves a Christmas party, especially Chuck, MARY FROST PATRICIA FROST VICTOR GODDARD ERIC GRAGG who kept in the spirit of things along with Mike and Bob. EDWARD GALLI MORE DAVID GILES LINDA GUERNSEY KARON HAIGHT 66 JANE HARRIS SANDRA HENLEY JEAN HARRIS CAROL HIGGINS LARRY HEARN CHARLES HIGGINS LYNN HELRIGEL JACK HOSTETLER Along with their other Journalism duties. Seniors Rog and It looks as though Steve has lost someone - could it John got to help clean up around the concession stand, which have been Dezi? the J- Staff maintained. 67 Usually winning the jug at pep assemblies, the Seniors showed their might as a spirited class. COLLEEN HUMPHREY KAREN IDEMA DANIEL JEFFREY WILLIAM JOHNSON JANIS JOPLING GAYLE KENYON STEPHANIE KUKLEWSKT MICHELE McKEOWN 68 KATHRYN MICHAEL JOSEPH MILLER GARY MIDDLETON DAVID MUGRIDGE JANET MIDDLETON KATHLEEN MYERS ALAN MILLER WILLIAM NEWTON Gary Middleton was known for his boisterous support During Spirit Week, signs were placed in every conceivable of the basketball team, as well as his talkativeness. area. This was just one of many signs that the Seniors put up. 69 Silvio Bertolami, our exchange student from Switzerland, lived with the Ed Wieringa family. Sid, who likes to fish, took a trip to Cleveland. GERA LX) OSBUN MARTY OTTO RYTHA PLANK FRED POLHEMUS Since Rainer's birthday fell so close to Christmas, the Seniors gave him a Christ mas-birthday party, and a camera. Rainer was from Germany. JOAN PALAZZOLO ANDY PENNINGTON PHYLLIS PURDUM BRUCE RENDON 70 BILL RICH CHUCK ROSE SUE SALADIN JANE SAYERS SANDY SCHONDELMAYER RANIER SCHULTZE RUTH SEEBER ERIC SEND Bob, Mari, Cher, and Roger put in long but rewarding hours working on the Senior section. 71 ARDEAN SENNEKER CHRIS SHERMAN MARK SHRIVER MARGO SINES DANIEL STEFFEN DONNA TAYLOR ELLEN THOMPSON John received an honorable mention in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test while Randi was a winner in the same test. Janet and Dick were winners also; Janet the DAR choice and Dick the Science Award. 72 AI Dood, equally skilled as a quarterback, guard, If you needed a business manager, a records keeper, anything at all, and second baseman, received the Athletic Award. Walt Burns was your man. Service was his motto. MARY TUNGATE KURT VANDERPOPPEN ANN WIERINGA GAIL WILLIAMS ARTHUR WILSON JAMES WILLSON 73 The Annual Mock Election Was CLASS FLIRTS - Myma and Kurt MOST ATHLETIC - A1 and Janis MOST MICHIEVOUS - Jane and Larry BEST LOOKING - Colleen and Marty MOST DIGNIFIED - Bill and Sue BEST ALL-AROUND - Randi and Bill a Sign of Madness CLASS LEADERS - John and Mary MOST TALKATIVE - Gary and Stacey JO MOD - Rog and Cher MOST DRAMATIC - Eric and Sandi MOST SHY - Clayton and Diane I n '69, as always, the rite of electing categories that ranged from Class Leaders to Class Cut-ups took place. Each duly elected couple received an appropriate award on Class Day. In years to come, when quietly leafing through this book or reading this election at class reunions or alumni banquets, one can reflect on who’s leading in the race for leadership, whether beauty and mischievousness last, whether the above named qualities were lasting. 75 President Fred Ainsworth, Vice- President Mike Hula, Secretary Cathy Britten, and Treasurer Dick Manni led a bel- ligerent Junior Class. Ward Adgate Andy Aiken Fred Ainsworth Ron A lien Cindi Appel Sherry Arentz The Juniors Sold $900.00 Worth Larry Aubil Curtis Baldwin Dave Baldwin Kristi Bennett Bemy Blough Susan Booth Dan Braska Dave Bremer Dennis Brinks Cathy Britten Glen Brovont Debbie Brunton Michele Burghdoff Ann Marie Bums Sandy Carter Kevin Clinton Mary Cole Steve Conger Rose Cool Dan Count Harold Crane Richard Cross Lindsey Cullen Sandy DeVries 76 Don DeWitt Gary Dutcher Linda Ecker Jim Featherly Sandy Fisher Chris Fox Bob Garrison Harold Gates Ed Gibson Fred Gibson Diane Good Howard Gragg of Magazines in the Fall. Nikki Greiner Ronda Giinnell Vem Griffeth Louis Hayes Judy Henning Barb Hettich David Higgins Jean Higgins Carolyn Hinderer Mike Hula Barb Hutchinson Loralee Jackson Mark Johnson Colleen Kidder Clarence Klinge Keith Kooiman Pat Kruse Rich Kunde Jean Larsen Carolyn Lewis Kathy Lewis Pat Lewis Ben Lumbert Dan Lyons 77 Dick Manni Jim Marble Sue Martz Pat McDonough Nancy McNee Mary Merrymen Marilyn Mingerink Dave Misak Daire Moore Nora Moore Patti Morgan Glen Muller Denise Munjoy Joan Myers Dawn Nash Mark Newman Chris Noffke Mary Osburn In the Spring They Struggled With Rick Patterson John Peskey Cathy Phillips Joyce Poland Linda Richardson Mary Ann Rounds Steve Sanderson Vic Satterlee Laura Sayers Carmel Sctiaffer Steve Secord Terrena Send Juniors got the ball rolling during Spirit Week. 78 Terrena was lovely on the Junior Class float. the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Memory Shivley Sandy Shoebridge Nancy Sommerville Troy Sommerville Barb Stauffer Jim Stehouwer Rick Stehr Carol Swainston Tom Swainston Sally Taber Gayle Thaler Joyce Tolan Mike VanDenburg Connie VanHouten Bob VanOort Sherry Waldofski Melissa Wilson Chuck Wilson Bonnie Wiersma Patty Winans 79 President Karen Brow- nell, Vice-president Steve Biermacher, Sec- retary Patty Shelling- ton, and Treasurer David Mulligan in- spected a class ring. Mary Ackerson Jane Aicken Kenneth Allen Richard Allen Jack Baker Pat Barnum The Sophomores Chose Their Rings in David Beaven Steven Biermacher Donald Bigger Robert Blain Ken Bremer Jim Brinningstaull Doreen Brittingham Beverly Brovont Susan Brown Karen Brownell Dennis Callihan Philip Clinton Bruce Cook Steve Crawford Denise Daniels Marta Dean Jill DeBerry Carol DeBoise Lucia Dibble Jack Doornbos Jerry Eichenauer Bruce Flora Kristine Fowler Damon Geukes 80 Janet Gibbs Carol Giles Shirley Glass David Grabau Alana Gragg Daniel Greiner Steven Greiner Del Haight Debbie Harris Donald Havens Sherrie Hockin Valerie Hockin October, for Delivery at Easter Time Joe Holben Robin Holes Cristine Hooper Gene Hummell Margaret Kaechele Mike Kelley Douglas Kiel Nyla Kimmey Phyllis King Larry Klinge Darla Kooiman Diane Krosschell Pat Kruse Helen Long Mary Lyons Nancy McDiarmid Rick McIntyre Linda McNew Bonnie Middleton Berl Moma Ed Moore David Mulligan Dezi Munjoy Arlene Myers 81 Don Neeson John Newell Jamie Newman Juanita Niewiek Vicki Page Mark Porritt Donna Preston Mike Reaser Joe Reil Joy Richardson Dan Ringleka George Rose Jim Ryan Debbie Sanderson Nicoli Sayers Bill Schaffer Cindy Schantz Ronald Schantz They Sponsored the Christmas Dance, Patty Shellington Debbie Shepard Becky Slagel Mike Smith Tom Solomon Sue Sousley In eager anticipation, the Sophomores ordered their rings. 82 Doreen, elegantly dressed, represented the Sophomores. Featuring the “Boyfriends.” Tina Sullivan John TerAvest Elaine Thaler Don Thomas Brenda Tripp Karen VanDenburg John VanderSchuur Bill VanDine Denise VanHouten Mary Velderman Darla Walton Duane Watters George Weed all Randy Weeks Vicky Welch Chris Wenger Linda Wiersma Mark Wieringa Chuck Willyard Tom Wilson Jan Wood Janice Yoder Terry Yoder 83 President John Griffith, Vice-president Kathy Pratt, Secretary Sue Rich, and Treasurer Charlie Count tended the concession stand. Julie Ackerson Spring Adgate Connie Ahrens Linda Allen Jim Anders Kim Appel The Freshmen Ran the Sharon Ayers June Aubil Steve Baldry Patty Baldwin Sonya Becker Bruce Bender Bruce Bennett Mike Bennett Russel Blough Mike Brice Mike Brinningstaull Pamela Brovont Kathy Budd Pam Buehler Jerry Buehler Dale Byars Norma Byars Naomi Cairns Annette Clinton Dixie Conger Brian Cook Charles Count Kenneth Cross Kim Dean 84 Rebecca Dean Michael Dettman Randy Dukes Patsy Dutcher Torn Ellinger Charles Evans Kirk Fisher Terry Fisher Eddie Sue Fowler Claire Ann Fox Ron Gallup Eugene Glass Jeannine beautifully graced the Fresh man Autumn Treasures. Basketball Concession Stand Leslie Gless Gordon Golden Ray Grabau Barb Grener John Griffeth Marola Grinnell Gerald Haight Susan Haigh Roxanne Hallas Charles Hartman Nancy Hartman Don Hockin Cynthia Hodgson Mary Holben Mary Idema Vicky Idema Colleen Jahnke Janet Johnson David Kenyon Susan Kenyon Wendy Kenyon George Kerastas Wayne Kidder Jerry Larsen 85 Don Latreille Dan Long Debra Lund Thomas Lyons Gary Marble Rick Martin Debbie McConnell Kenneth McDonald Timothy McDonough Andrew McKeown Sue McNee Sherrie McNew Lawrence Merlau Robert Middleton Mary Beth Moma Renee Moore Tim Moore Wayne Morgan They Were Acclaimed Laura Myers Carol Nagel Carla Newman Bev Nobel John Nobel Bill Obenchain Randy Palmer Rex Palmer Kathie Pratt Jim Pratt Rodnev Presler Tom Page Jeff Price Pat Reaser Brenda Rendon Susan Rich Debra Richter Jeff Satterlee Jeannine Send Joy Senneker Cheryl Sensiba Kent Schaffer Rick Schultz Cara Sherrington 86 Carl Sherington Doug Sherman Becky Sherwood Wolfgang Shoebridge Grant Shriver Howard Smith Mary Sothard Rita Strumberger James Sweeney Elaine Thaler Karen Thompson Bill Thomas Irvin Timm Robert Totten Jule Turner Shelia Turner Ruth VanderShuur LeRoy VanKuilenburg the Most Spirited Class Manon VanKuilenburg Cay Velderman Rick Weedall Steve Waldofsky Martin Wenger Steve Werkema Chris Westphal Debbie Wieringa Joe Wilson Thomas Wilson Laure Wingeier Jeffrey Zylstra Freshmen were the ap- ple venders. Tom El- linger, Tom Lyons, Kim Appel, and Marty Wenger helped out the Student Council. 87 President Sandy Weed- in, Vice-president Gary Finkbeiner, Secretary Betty Hamilton, and Treasurer Steve Brady kept the Eighth Grade running smoothly. Charlene Adams Daniel Adgate Thomas Ahrens Patricia Aicken Daniel Allsobrook Kim Anders The Eighth Grade Published a Newspaper, Terry Aspinall Charlene Aubil Mary Ann Babcock Linda Baldry Dian Becker Steven Bennett Todd Bennett Michael Beuschel Sally Bigger Roger Blain Denise Blair Nancy Booth Laura Bouwens Steven Brady Joyce Brail Ricky Bra ska Susan Bremer Jeff Price David Brown Mary Chambers Debbie Cobum Rodney Cool Louis Couch James Cullen 88 Sherry Dawson Terry Dean Deborah DeVries Donald Dutcher Richard Ellinger Donna Evans Kim Farrell Gary Finkbeiner Lorna Fish Harold Fisher LeRoy Fox Doug Freeman The TK TATTLER, and Started a Girls’ Club. Velda Grinnell Betty Hamilton Virginia Hayes Cheryl Heidt Donald Henley Ronald Hess James Holes Chuck Huss Narleen Jahnke Judy Johnson Lynn Kermeen Patty Kermeen Laura Kidder Dan Kiel Brenda Kimmey Randall Kloko Linda Knauss Marcia Knauss Rose LaBin Judy Larsen Elaine Latreille Kathy Lee Cristine Lewis Cil Lewis 89 Barbara Lund Pamela Lux Martha Lyons Mark Lytle Paul Macy Jackie Maichele Sharon Martin J. R. Mayhew Rex McIntyre Scott McKeown Karen McKibben Kathy McNee Mark Middleton Mike Moore Robin Morgan Gary Muller Joseph Munn Pauline Murphy They Had Their Own Melody Nash Dan Neeson Walter Nelson Charles Newell David Newell Patricia Noffke Steven Noffke Walter Ogden Phillip Olczak Celia Osbun Gary Otto Thomas Otto Cheryle Parish Cheryle Parish LaVonna Patterson Rick Quesada Randy Redbum Pam Richards John Richardson Janet Ringleka Jay Robertson Earl Saladin Patricia Saladin Dawn Schantz 90 Luanne Schantz Jeffrey Schilthroat David Schweder Jack Secord Judy Secord Gary Seger Lorraine Shoebridge Georgine Simpson Rick Sines Dawn Slawson Donna Slawson Debra Smith Kevin Smith Donnie Springer Edward Swainston Robert Swelnis Irene TerAvest Douglas Thaler Private “War on Crime” Mike Thomas Paul Thomas Terry Timm Lori Tooker William Totten Mark Urbanski Kevin VanDenBroeck Tina VanderSchuur Jimmy Vaughn Dave Velderman Rebecca Vollink Lynn Walker Sandy Weedin Brad Weeks Phil Wenger Gloria Wilkins 91 S e c r e t a r y-treasurer Melissa Munn, Vice- President Roberta Glass and President Beth Boy- sen led their class en- thusiastically. Deborah Adams Cheryl Adgate Ronda Adkins Cathy Allen Connie Allen Rex Allen The Seventh Grade Enjoyed Cheryl Amoldi Michael Awrey Sharon Bales Gail Bauer Jeffrey Bates Thomas Beard Rick Belson Bonnie Bender David Bird Nancy Bird Theodore Bouwens Beth Boysen Linda Brail Frances Bremer Robin Brittingham Rita Brodock David Brownell Mark Cisler Darla Clinton David Cole Susan Cook Lory Cool Debra Count James Courtney 92 Lynn Cox Kevin Crawford Michael Daniels Jeffrey DeBerry Ann Marie Dettmann Lita Dibble David Dittman Gale Durkee Connie Eavey Gayle Ecker Sheryl Erway Susan Finkbeiner Science was Rex's choice. the Junior High Parties Gary Gallup Mike Gallup Mark Giles Roberta Glass Philip Golden Cindy Haigh Kelly Hartman Joyce Havens Lorraine Havens Michael Heidt Linda Hernandez Jim Hess Bill Hess Kevin Hirons Randy Hutson Cliff Idema Steven Idema Linda Jackson Cheryleen Jahnke Richard James Rodney Janose Mary Jo Kent Roy Kenyon Larry Kidder 93 Edward Kunde Jack Lewis Linda Lopez Robert Lund Steven Lux Ed Mayhew Rick Mayhew Dennis Merlau Donna Mokma David Moore Earl Moore June Morrison Melissa Munn Michael Murphy Julie Nash Daniel Newman Bambi Obenchain Cindy Palazzolo They Had Their Own Chorus, Cindy Palmer Jerry Phillips David Porter Dale Pieslar Diane Raymond Jim Reil John Ruder Jeffrey Ryan Cynthia Sayer Walter Sayer John Schantz Lori Schondelmayer Dan Schroeder Joe Schultz Richard Schweder Deborah Scott 94 Jamie Sherwood Luanne Sinclair Nancy Sines Michael Slagel Deborah Slater Darrell Slawson Roberta Smith Kimberly Stager Larry Stapp Robert Steffes Basketball Team and Cheerleaders Michael Stehr Joyce Stratton Norma Taber Glenn Taggart Melissa Terry Douglas Thomas Joyce Thomas James Triick Jeff VanAman Darrell VanDenburg Lori VanDuine Harry VanDyken David VanOort Debra Wagner Connie Watters Donna Weedall Geanie Wieringa Kurds Wiersma Rene Wilson Joyce Wood Cindy Wright Gary Yoder Debra Zylstra 95 J1 Superintendent of Schools Arthur Ellinger, in his first year at Thornapple Kellog, convinced all of his ability to lead in educa- tion, his knowledge of school finance, and his interest in Middle- ville. The “Bosses r. Ellinger and Mr. Muessig spent a frenetic year: together with the Board of Education, the faculty, the Citizens Committee, the local press, and the citizens, they passed a $3,630,000 bond issue for a new high school, complete with thirty classrooms, learning center, auditorium, athletic facilities, and a swimming pool. Beginning with long consultations with the architects, negotiations for a site, and visits to new schools, the Administration and Board of Education progressed to in- forming the citizenry of the need and the plan, through newspaper publicity, public meetings, talks to clubs and coffee klatches, radio programs, and a brochure. Their arduous efforts brought victory on March 3 as the voters vindicated the administration plan by a 700-674 vote. Accordingly, they spent the rest of the school finalizing the blueprints, selling bonds, and the one hundred and one other details arising out of the task. Looking over the plans for the new high school after the triumphant vote were (seated) Trustee Glenn Brovant, Treas- urer Glenn Holtz, Board of Education President Rex Schad, Trustee Ekdal Buys; (standing) Superintendent Ellinger, Trustee Gordon Sothard, Trustee Gordon Replogle. Mrs. Katherine Wieringa, long-time secretary, was absent. 96 Won a Great Victory in Principal Richard Muessig, also an initiate into the Middle- ville system, was a busy educator as he deeply involved himself in the planning of a new high school as well as carrying on his job of getting acquainted with and meeting the needs of 500 high school students. Testing programs, interviews, follow-up studies, cur- riculum planning, college applications, and trips to colleges were some of the activities of Mr. Elton Law- rence, TK’s respected counselor. He gave aid and advice to parents and students. Mr. Joseph Sanford, principal of the Junior High, kept shop while the other administrators were occupied with plans for the new school. He capably directed the activities of fifteen teachers, most of them new. Here he posed with Editor Lyn. Counselor to Junior High students and social science instructor was Mr. Wallace McIntosh. His motto for education was, Success is never final and failure never fatal; it's courage that counts.” 97 Music Was Now and a “Sign” of the Future Mod music was Barb and Kristi's contribution. Music - elementary, junior high, and senior high - was the big task of Miss Dorothea Fields. This exuberant personality hailed from Lansing. S e wing, d a n c i n g, soloing, and playing h e r harp were only four of her hobbies. Cay and Jamie practiced for the Solo and Ensemble contest. Mr. Duane Thatcher spent five years at TK building up to a championship in '69. His Senior Band won firsts both in marching and concert work. The Junior Band also got a first. Playing the organ and piano and singing were other musical talents of his. iss Fields did “wonders” with the Junior and Senior choruses on the two hours per day she worked with them. She taught members to read music, breathe properly, sing harmony, and build a repertoire of concert numbers. She presented Senior Chorus in three concerts: in the fall, winter, and spring. Under her direction. Seventh Grade Chorus produced Magic Fishbone.” The Creston Madrigals, whom she brought to TK, were superb. Practice was the key to the success of Mr. Thatcher’s Fifth. Sixth, Junior High, and Senior High Bands. In '69 marching, and practice, plus inspiration, earned the trophies that graced the showcase outside the bandroom, three of them in 69. Students were happy to learn that Mr. Thatcher reconsidered and decided to continue developing the program he had established at TK? 98 The Art Department Produced “Signs” U enecal Ail coveted the fun- damental crafts, stressing design and originality. In the fall the picturesque scenery in its autumn hues was a perfect model for amateur sketches. To take advantage of the opportunity, the General and Advanced Art classes toured the countryside and sketched. Advanced Art tackled more difficult design problems. Students used their imaginations to create space-age cars. Ray was at the pottery wheel. It was a new $700 kiln. Junk art was on display in Study Hall. Mr. Roswell (Pete) Bishop had dreams and plans for the Art Department in the new high school. Meanwhile he kept busy with his five Junior and Senior High Art classes. Exploring Guernsey Lake where he lives was one of his hobbies. Making jewelry from seeds and other beadlike plants were a favorite pastime of both Mr. Bishop and his wife. They were always venturing into new areas of enjoyment with their two young sons. 99 Mr. William Shuple, new to TK, was a former pro- fessional foot- ball player. He introduced wrestling to the school and became a father. Be- sides physical education classes and study hall, he was the new track coach and assisted the Ninth and IV football teams. “Phy Ed” Was a Time for Relaxing T he boys’ physical education classes competed in many sports: in the fall, football; in the winter, basketball; and in the spring, track and baseball. The fellows were put in good physical condition with calesthenics, running, and weightlifting. The girls too had a full schedule all year round. They enjoyed such sports as volleyball, basketball, and archery. Girls’ physical education was the stronghold of Mrs. Judy Swainston. She taught it to Junior and Sen- ior High girls and sponsored high school cheerleading. When her hus- band left for the Service she maintained their trailer home at Cutler- ville. She was co-adviser of the Freshman class. Dodge ball was a favorite sport. 100 New Math Was a Sign of the Times Mentor and math teacher of seventh grade students was Mr. David Vender. He also taught some boys’ physical education and coached Eighth Grade Basketball. A bachelor who maintained a trailer home, he had a great interest in the character de- velopment of his students. The thorough teacher of Eighth Grade Math and Algebra I was Mrs. Margaret Pitsdi. She was also the busy mother of two sons in college and Cale- donia School. She expected to teach all high school in '69. M ath was not a hated or dreaded subject at TK, as it commonly is reported to be. Rather it was popular with many. The department ran the gamut from math in seventh, eighth and ninth grades to Math IV and Refresher Math for seniors. New math was really old math to TK’s progressive math teachers since it had been in their course of study for several years. It is an open question whether Mr. Robert White was first a math teacherand second a coach and sports buff, or vice versa. If he wasn’t coaching varsity football, he was assisting as basketball timekeeper or unofficial track coach. His wit and bravado were the delight of his students. 101 Discussions Were New to TK, Mr. Robert Weller taught Junior High geography. Since he was a physical education minor, he coached golf. Hunting, fishing, and watching sports or television were his hobbies. Genial Ray” Page expanded a bit. He team taught 20th Century Problems with Mr. Perry. He assisted with JV and Ninth Grade Football and sweated out Varsity Basketball. He is co-owner of Pages’ Resort. Social science was an expanding field in '69 as six teachers taught full time in this area. Geography was taught in the seventh grade while eighth graders learned U.S. History. While World History was the choice of a few, all Juniors took U.S. History and wrote the required term paper. Seniors had a rather broad choice among Sociology, Eco- nomics, Government, or Twentieth Century Problems. Mr. Bruce Wyatt, a native of rival Wayland, expounded on history for Junior High students. Sidelines were coach of the Eighth Grade Basketball Team and High School Base- ball. His hobby was hunting. Colonel Jack Mohr, a native of the Middleville area, presented the cons ervative viewpoint on Korea and Com- munism. Deep in discussion. the Sign of Social Science Mi. Perry and Mr. Ray Page were often the devil’s advocate as they team-taught the last named course and nudged and irritated the thirty some seniors to read, think, and discuss everything from the '68 Presidential election to drugs, war, and famine. Colonel Jack Mohr was only one of perhaps a dozen resources people who came to discuss problems with them. A discussion with Myma et al. Cupid spared Miss Margaret Bryan to the Junior High Social Science Department for one year. She taught Social Studies and sponsored Junior High cheerleaders. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and riflery. Fast-talking Mr. Douglas Perry was expert in 20th Century Problems, soc,” and “econ,” as well as professional negotia- tions and senior problems. He was a favorite of the Senior girls, targets of his wit. The library was the second home of the 20th Century Problems Class. 103 Mr. Arthur Smalley added another year to his thirty-two year record of teaching shop and Mechanical Drawing. He enjoys traveling in his mobile home and staying at his cottage in the wilds of Western Michigan. Shop and “Home Ec” Shop, as always, was a class where one did things. The advanced shop built model houses and ventured into building cedar chests, rifle racks, and tables. Mechanical drawing classes did over 100 plates, which covered drawings from cabinet making to blue prints. Metal shop students learned the art of working with sheet metal and foundry skills. Boys in General Shop worked with the lathe, the arc and gas welders, sheet metal, and furniture making. Mr. Russell Osterhart taught and enjoyed shop crafts. In the summer he takes a busman'sholiday and does carpen- tiy work. A Mercedes Benz and a deck of cards occupy his spare time. Emphasized Action, Not Books T he Home Economic classes started the year with a study of first aid, disease, and health and nutrition. The sewing unit included jumpers and some cute and clever stuffed animals. The advanced students experimented with the newly fashionable pant outfits. Holiday seasons sparkled with festive foods. At Christmas the girls set a beautiful table of delicious food for a tea. The year was full of activity. Trips included visits to Bronson Hospital, Kellogg’s, and Gerber's. Miss Karen Weaver made her first year at TK a thorough success. She spends leisure hours sewing and knitting or adds a little variety on the bowling lanes. 105 A Business Education Fulfilled the Mr. Gary McKee came to TK as a student teacher and re- mained to take Mr. Gerald Page’s place as bookkeeping teacher. A dorm supervisor at WMU, Mr. McKee hopes to become a public relations man in professional sports. Business machines were a welcome change. Office Practice girls were directed by Mrs. Hollice Court, who also taught Shorthand, English, and Business Machines. Her beautiful home at Algonquin Lake and her family were her hobbies. She liked to read, swim and play bridge. complete training for business was the aim of the Busi- ness Education Department as it offered two years of typing, two years of bookkeeping, two years of shorthand, business law, business English, general business, office practice, note- hand, and business machines. Students visited Upjohn's in Kalamazoo and Davenport Col- lege, and several graduates of the course went on for ad- vanced training at Ferris and Davenport. A few students were already working part-time in factory offices under the Co-op program. Others followed upon graduation. 106 Needs of TK’s Students Working in the backroom put Michelle, Fhyl, and Mary on tneir own. The rat-ta-tat-tat of typewriters all day long had not yet got to Mr. Duane Peterson, who maintained his suavity and his interest in the students. Sports, reading and his family were his special interests. Practical training was stressed as girls worked one hour a day for teachers while others assisted in the high school office, where they got out announcements, kept attendance, ran errands, filed, typed report cards, answered the tele- phone. and performed many other tasks. Colleen typed from a recording while Marlene mimeographed. 107 English Was Shakespeare, Newspapers, English II students outdid themselves with Julius Caesar projects. Mr. Arnold Verwoert was a con- vert at mid- dle age to the teaching profession. He tried out his skills with seventh Traders in nglish and with special reading classes. He planned to concentrate on remedial work in the fall. Grand- children were his hobby. Pop Lit, Business English, and Study Hall were the initiation into teacher for Miss Hally Forrest, who became Mrs. Gary Alder- son in the spring. Really a home ec teacher she enjoyed sew- ing and cooking. Doreen and Steve wore Roman costumes. Though English is basically ‘‘just Eng- lish,” the department had its highlights. Projects for JUUUS CAESAR were most profuse and imaginative. It was a big year for Shakespeare as ROMEO AND JULIET and MACBETH were read along with JULIUS CAESAR. The Journalism staff published a primed paper complete with pictures for the first time in TK's history. The Eighth Grade composed a news sheet called the TK TATTLER. The Trojan staff, inspired by a First Class rating on the ‘68 annual, worked hard for an All- American classification - pictures were their hang-up. The Speech Class produced HANSEL AND GRETAL with Randi Page, Bill Rich and Candy Bennett in the lead roles. GREAT EXPECTATIONS and SILAS MARNER were still favorites. This year’s Seniors were the best yet in creative writing as their fat folders will testify. They had a talent too for Interpretation of symbolism in THE PEARL and LORD OF THE FLIES. Business English attended WEST SIDE STORY, Ninth and Tenth Grade Eng- lish students saw ROMEO AND JULIET, both in Hastings. 108 Grammar, Et Cetera Pat Bamum painted Shakespeare. Mrs. Joanna Andrus spent one semester in TK's English department, replacing Miss Betsy Keister. She taught English I, Business English, and U.S. History Sewing and reading were her hobbies. All regretted her not returning. Julius Ceasar and MissEliza- beth Thurber inspired scads of out- standing pro- jects. While teaching English and speech, she was com- pleting her second M.A., this time in Library Sci- ence. The Middle School li- brary was the future plan of this native Nebraskan. Weekly deadlines for the Trumpet, and monthly deadlines for die Tro- jan were the pain and pleasure of Mrs. Eliza- beth Palmer's school year. She read thousands of words written by creative Seniors, and taught Latin. Barlow Lake was her fav- orite retreat. Eighth graders published the Tattler. Fresh from college, Mrs. Soren- sen brought enthusiasm and dedi- cation to her classes in eighth grade en- glish. She sponsored The Tattler, an eighth grade publication. Married to John Soren- sen, phy- sical ed- ucation teacher and coach, sports were her interest Mrs. Nancy Bishop, teach of eighth grade science, was the wife on TK’s art teacher, Mr. Roswell Bishop. To earn her M.S. in '69, she presented a paper The Effect of Bio- degradable Detergent on Seed Germination and Develop- ment” at MSU. Mr. Larry Seger, seventh grade science teacher, made feminine hearts beat faster, but was popular with the boys too. Larry, who graduated from TK in 1963, enjoys the rustic haunts of Irving. Tennis was one of his hobbies. S cience classes selected any number of interesting sub- jects. Biology classes stressed reproduction in their studies while biochemistry classes disected flowers, frogs, and worms. Sophomore girls undertook to assemble the skeleton of a dog, under the direction of Miss Judy Hendrickson, for an extra credit project. Junior High students construced DNA molecules and atoms. Their teacher, Mr. Larry Seger, guided them in their ex- periments with compounds and solutions. In the spring they studied ecology, the science of interpendence in the natural world. In chemistry the amateur scientists made familiar gases such as ammonia and oxygen. They also tested unknown materials to find their identity. Mrs. Bishop’s Junior High scientists went rock hunting and made collections of their not-so-precious gems. They spent some time in the library working on term papers. Spring brought their observatory flowers and weeds up to be ex- amined. 110 An experiment in unknowns. Mr. Anthony Wingeier kept busy with classes in Chemistry and Physical Science, as well as Driver's Training. Farming and church work were his avocations; he was chairman of the building committee of Peace Reformed Church. Some of the best DHA mobiles An explanation to Bill and Al. A native of Manistee and graduate of MSU, Miss Judy Hen- drickson, taught Biology and Biological Science. From her vantage point on Main and Broadway she could enjoy the goings-on of the local metropolis. Embroidering was her hobby, in Seventh Grade Science. Ill Librarians, Buyers, Office Personnel A new appointment for Mr. Gerald Page was procurer of government programs for TK. Furthering his talent for business, he was co-operator of Pages’ Resort. Sports and reading were his hobbies. T he library was a great aid to research and study. Much effort and thought has gone into the operation of TK's library. Besides 10,000 books ranging from cooking to sex education to current problems, as well as an abundance of the latest fiction, Mr. Reyff has amassed a supply of maga- zines for research. He and Audio-visual Director Gerald Page together supervised the 75 overhead projectors, record players, tape recorders, and films. Mrs. Oretta Warner and Mrs. Lucille McIntyre were High School secretaries. Mrs. Lee Idema was secretary to the counselors. 112 Were a Few Auxiliary Services Mrs. Mary Ecker was the efficient, hard work- ing clerk who attended to myriad details as well as supervising student help. Mr. Richard Reyff had a busy year as head of the new all-school curriculum committee and planning the library of the future high school. Long-range planning was his forte. Mr. Alan Maxton taught French and a special block in seventh grade social studies and English. The new presi- dent of the Middleville Teachers’ Association, he had music and delivering papers as his hobbies. Mrs. Lois Helrigel was right hand lady to new Supt. Ellinger as he became aquainted with TK and planned a new high school. Mrs. Patricia Sullivan was the general of- fice girl. 113 Bus Drivers, Custodians, and Bus Drivers in- cluded the following: KNEELING: Carl Seger Elmer Wheeler Mike Bender, Manager Wilson Travis Charles Kidder Harry Fish MIDDLE ROW: Lee Fisher Ken Postma Margaret Corrigan Marilyn Ploeg Marilyn Finkbeiner Doris Campbell BACK ROW: Louise Middleton Dick Chapin Robert Pratt Wayne Robinson Connie Beeler Blanche Munjoy Charlie Townsend kept die outdoor area ship-shape. 114 Mowing the lawn was just one of Elmer Wheeler's duties. Cooks Brightened the Year Ella McDonald, seated, was head cook; Zeta Williams was business manager of cafeterias, Doris Brog, seated, Bessie Sensiba, and Pearl Betts, both standing cooked and washed dished. Mrs. Betts retired after 17 years. M uch credit for a successful year must be given to the custodians, bus drivers, and kitchen staff at TK. The custodians were a great help during sports seasons, keeping equipment and grounds in top condition for top performance. One of the big surprises of the year was the presence of some eighty turkeys in the upstairs hall one morning, but the custodians, men in charge handled the problem with ease. The cooks and kitchen help continued to keep students in prime health with their balanced delicious meals. They promoted the holiday spirit by preparing special menus at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. The skills of the bus drivers were thoroughly tested as winter weather brought extremely hazardous driving conditions. Nevertheless, the drivers came through with another unblemished school year. Mishaps were limited to flat tires and mechanical failures. Cooperative bus drivers made many successful field trips pos- sible. Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Wheeler started housecleaning Mrs. Court’s room. 115 Senior MYRNA ADAMS: Student Council 2; Band 1; FTA, Secretary 3,4; Pep Club 1,2.3; French Club 1,2. Treasurer 2'; Latin Club. Princeps 3; TROJAN 3; Trumpet 3; Play Com- mittee 3; Musicale 3; Homecoming Court 1; Prom Committee 3; Magazine Group Captain 3; National Honor Society 4. ALICE BACON: FHA 1; Pep Club 2,3; French Club 1,2; GAA Vice-President 2; Play Cast 3; Homecoming Court 3; Prom Committee 3; Top Ten 4; National Honor Society 4. SANDRA BAKER: Class Secretary 1; Student Council, Sec- retary 4; Band 1,2,3,4; WMU Award 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; TROJAN 3; Trumpet 3; Play Com- mittee 3; Musicale 3; Prom Committee Chairman 3. RONALD BARNES: Golf 2,3,4. CHERYL BARRY: French Club 2; GAA 2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4. LYNN BASS PAUL BECKER CANDY BENNETT: Class President 1; Student Council 3; Band 1.2.3.4; WMU Award 1,3; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2,3; Latin Club 1,2, Dux Ludi 1; Musicale 2,3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Prom Committee Chairman 3; Top Ten 4, LARRY BERG: Varsity Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, Dux Ludi 2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Football 1,2,3,4, All-Star 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Wrestling 4; Track 1. SILVIO BERTOLAMI: Ski Club 4; YFU 4. MARLENE BEUSCHEL: FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 1,2; Play Committee 3; Prom Committee 3. JOHN BIERMACHER: Class President 2,3,4; Student Council Assembly Committee 1; FTA, President 3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2, Scriptor 1; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Play Cast 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Football 1.2; Tennis 2,3; Prom Committee 3. ROGER BLOUGH: Varsity Club 3,4; French Club 4; TROjAN 4; Trumpet 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. LYNN BOSHOVEN: Spanish Club 3; GAA l;Play Committee 3; Musicale 3; Prom Committee 3. VICKY ‘BRINNINGSTAULL: Band 1,2,3,4, Award 3; FNC, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 4. BARB BROWN: Pep Club 3; Ski Club 3,4, FRANK BROWNE: Golf 1,2. LINDA BROWNELL: Pep Club 3; Shorthand Award 3. RUBY BURCHETT: Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1,2. WALTER BURNS: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Musicale 3; Football 2,3; Bas- ketball 1,2; Track 1,2; National Honor Society 4. MICHAa CALLIHAN: Football 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4. ROBERT CLINTON: Latin Club 1,2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Golf 2,3,4; Track 1. RONALD CLUM MICHAEL CONGER: Baseball 1,2.3. GREG COX: Band 1,2,3,4, Award 3; Latin Club, Scriptor 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 2; Top Ten 4. CLAYTON DAMREN CHERYL DELL: Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 1,2, Treasurer 1; FHA 1,2, Secretary 1; GAA 1,2. ALETHA DIPP: Band 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3, President 3; TROJAN 3; Trumpet 3. ALAN DOOD: Latin Club 2; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2.3.4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3.4. DARRELL DOORNBOS: TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Science Club 3. THOMAS FINKBE1NER: Varsity Club 3,4; Basketball 2; Track 1,2,3,4. BRENT FISH BRUCE FISH CHARLES FLORA: TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Baseball 4; Ten- nis 1,2,3. STEVEN FRANK: Band 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Football 1.2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4. MARY FROST: Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1. PATRICIA FROST: Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Latin Club 1.2; Cheer- leader 1,2; Play Committee 3; Homecoming Court 4; Prom Committee 3. EDWARD GALUMORE: Baseball 1. DAVID GILES: Tennis 3,4. VICTOR GODDARD ERIC GRAGG: Varsity Club 1,2; French Club 1; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Play Committee 3; Track 1,2. LINDA GUERNSEY: FHA 1. KARON HAIGHT: TROJAN 3; Trumpet 3; Journalism Award 3. JANE HARRIS: Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 1; Play Cast 3; Musicale 3; Magazine Group Captain 3. JEANNE HARRIS: Band 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 1; Homecoming Court 2; Prom Committee 3. LARRY HEARN LYN HELRIGEL: Student Council Assembly Committee 2; FHA 1; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; French Club 1; TROJAN Editor 4; Trumpet 4; Play Cast 3; Musicale 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3. SANDRA HENLEY: Pep Club 4; Prom Committee 3. CAROL HIGGINS: FHA 1. CHARLES HIGGINS: Track 2,3. JACK HOSTETLER COLLEEN HUMPHREY: Band 1,2.3,4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Musicale 4. KAREN IDEMA DANIEL JEFFREY: Varsity Club 2,3,4; Football 2; Basket- ball 2,3; Track 1,2,3. WILLIAM JOHNSON: FTA 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Latin Club 1.2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball I.2.3.4. JANIS JOPLING: Student Council 2.3, Vice-President 4; FHA 1; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 2.3; French Club 1.2; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Play Cast 3; Musicale 116 Directory 4; Prom Committee 3. GAYLE KENYON: Band 1; Pep Club 3; Play Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Ski Club 3,4. STEPHANIE KUKLEWSKI: Band 1,2,3,4; FTA 3, President 4; French Club 1,2; Play Cast 3; Prom Committee 3. MARI MARTZ: Class Secretary 4; FHA 1; Pep Club 2,3; French Club 1.2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Top Ten 4; National Honor Society 4. MARY McDONOUGH: Student Council 3,4, President 4; Pep Club 2; French Club 1.2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Prom Committee 3; Math Award 1; Mary Sutherland Amberg Award 1; Top Ten 4; National Honor Society 4. MICHELE McKEOWN KATHRYN MICHAEL: Student Council 1; Band 1,2,3; FHA 1; FNC 1,2.3,4; Latin Club 1.2. GARY MIDDLETON: Varsity Club 2,3,4; French Club 1.2; Football 1,2.3,4, Co-Captain 4, All-Star Team 4, All Wood Team 4, All State Team 4; Wrestling, Captain 4; Track 1. JANET MIDDLETON: FHA 1,2; FNC 1,2; Play Cast 3; Musicale 2,3; Prom Committee 3. ALAN MILLER: Magazine High Salesman 3. JOSEPH MILLER: Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3. DAVID MUGRIDGE: Basketball 1. KATHY MYERS: FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 2. WILLIAM NEWTON: Band 1,2,3.4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Track 1.2.3.4; Prom Committee 3. GERALD OSBUN: Football 1.2,3; Track 3,4; Basketball 1; Varsity Club 3,4. MARTIN OTTO: Musicale 4; Band 3.4. President 4; Latin Club 1,2, Secundus Princeps 2; Magazine Group Captain 3; National Honor Society 4. RANDI PAGE: Student Council 1,2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 1.2, Vice-President 2; Latin Club, Secundus Princeps 3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Play Cast 3; Musicale 2,8,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Prom Committee 3; Top Ten 4. JOAN PALAZZOLO: Pep Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3,4. ANDREW PENNINGTON RYTHA PLANK: Pep Club 3. FRED POLHEMUS: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Football 2.3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4. PHYLLIS PURDUM: Class Secretary 2; Student Council 2; FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President 1; Play Cast 3; Prom Com- mittee Chairman 3. DIANE REASER: Band 1.2.3.4, Secretary 1, Treasurer 3, WMU Award 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; French Club 1,2; Latin Club, Quaestor 3; Prom Committee 3; Top Ten 4; National Honor Society 4. BRUCE RENDON: Class Treasurer 2; Student Council4; Foot- ball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM RICH: Student Council 4; FTA 3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1; Latin Club 3.4. Princeps 3; Musicale 3.4: Football 1,2.3,4; National Honor Society 4. CHARLES ROSE: Baseball 2,3,4. SUSAN SALADIN: Student Council 2; FHA 1.2; FNC 1.2; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2. JANE SAYERS: Class Vice-President 3; Student Council 3; FHA 1,2,3; FTA 1.2,3,4, President 3, Secretary 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Play Cast 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Homecoming Court 3; Prom Committee 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Newspaper Staff 2. SANDY SCHONDELMAYER: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Football 3. 4; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; National Honor Society 4. RAINER SCHULTZE: French Club. Vice-President 4; Ski Club 4; YFU 4. RUTH SEEBER: FHA 1; Pep Club 3; Latin Club 1. ERIC SEND: Play Cast 3; French Club 1; Magazine Sales Captain; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. ARDEAN SENNEKER: Student Council 1; FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 2; TROJAN 4; Trumpet 4; Play Committee 3; Prom Committee 3. RICHARD SENSIBA: Band 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2, Scriptor 2; Varsity Club 3,4; Golf 4; Football 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Top Ten 4. CHRIS SHERMAN: Varsity Club 2,3.4; French Club 1; Foot- ball 1; Tennis 2,3,4. MARK SHRIVER MARGO SINES: Band 1; Pep Club 3. DANIEL STEFFENS: Football 1,2. DONNA TAYLOR: Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1. SUE THALER: Class Vice-President 1; Class Secretary 3; Student Council 2; Latin Club 1,2; Top Ten 4; National Honor Society 3,4. ELLEN THOMPSON: Band 1,2; FHA 1. MARY TUNGATE: FHA 1; Pep Club 2,3; French Club 1,2; GAA Treasurer 2; Play Cast 3; Prom Committee 3; Magazine High Salesman 3. KURT VANDERPOPPEN: French Club 1; Football 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Magazine Group Captain 3; Ski Club 4. JANET WHITE: Class Treasurer 1,4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2, Dux Ludi 1; Musica 3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; DAR Winner 4; Prom com- mittee 3; Top Ten 4. ANN WIERINGA: FTA 3,4; Pep Club 1.2,3; Latin Club 1.2; TROJAN 3; Trumpet 3; Head Majorette 1,2,3,4; Maga- zine Group Captain 3; Prom Committee 3; National Honor Society 4. GAIL WILLIAMS: Varsity CIud 3.4; Ski Club, President 4; Football 1,2,4; Track 1.2.3.4; Wrestling 4. JOHN WILLIAMS: Class Vice-President 4; Latin Club 1,2, Secundus Princeps 2; National Honor Society 3,4; Baseball 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Top Ten 4. ARTHUR WILSON: Baseball 2.4. JAMES WILLSON Adams, Myma - 4-47-62-74 Adgate, Ward - 76 Aicken, Andy - 76 Aicken, Jane - 30-46-80 Ainsworth, Fred - 50-76 Allen, Ken - 2-27-80 Allen, Ron - 76 Andrus, Joanne - 109 Annual Staff - 42-43 Appel, Cindy - 43-76 Aubil, Larry - 76 Awards Assembly - 54-55 Arentz, Sherri - 22-76 Baccalaureate - 57 Bacon, Alice - 47-54-61 Baker, Sandy - 62-75 Baldwin, Curtiss - 25-76 Baldwin, Dave - 76 Band Banquet - 55 Band, Junior - 34-35 Band, Senior - 14-32-33 Barnes, Ron - 25-62 Barry, Cheryl - 43-62-71-75 Baseball, J.V. - 27 Baseball, Varsity - 27-28 Basketball, Eighth - 20 Basketball, Freshman - 19 Basketball, J.V. - 19 Basketball, Seventh - 20 Basketball, Varsity - 17-18 Bamum, Pat - 41-54 Bass, Lynn - 62 Becker, Paul - 62 Bender, Elmer - 114 Bennett, Candy - 47-52-53-60 Bennett, Kristi - 45-76-98 Berg, Larry - 21-13-43-62-74 Bertolami, Silvio - 38-62-70 Beuschel, Marlene - 51-63-107 Biermacher, John - 8-43-47-51- 60-63-64-67-75 Bishop, Nancy - 110 Bishop, Roswell - 8-99 Blough, Bernard - 76 Blough, Roger - 8-13-26-28-43- 71-75 Board of Education - 96 Boo , Sue - 39-43-47-76 Braska, Dan - 76 Bremer, David - 24-47-76 Brinks, Dennis - 76 Brinningstall, Vicky - 39-63-64 Britten, Ca y - 76 Boshoven, Linda - 63-65 Brovant, Glenn, Jr. - 27-76 Brovant, Glenn, Sr. - 96 Brown, Barb - 63 Brown, Frank - 63 Brownell. Linda - 64 Brunton. Debbie - 76 Bryan, Margaret - 103 Burchett, Ruby - 64-65 Index Burghdoff, Michele - 76 Burns, Anne - 47-76 Bums, Walter - 42-47-54-64 Buys, Ekdal - 96 Bus Drivers - 114 Callihan, Mike - 64-66 Carter, Cassandra - 76 Cheerleaders, Eigh - 24 Cheerleaders, Freshman - 22 Cheerleaders, J.V. - 22 Cheerleaders, Seven - 24 Cheerleaders, Varsity - 14-22-11 Chorus, Eigh - 37 Chorus, High School - 36 Chorus, Seven - 36-37 Clinton, Kevin - 76 Clinton, Robert - 6-25-42-64-66-71 Clum, Ron - 64 Cole, Mary - 76 •Commencement - 56-57 Conger, Mike - 27-64 Conger, Steve - 27-76 Contents - 3 Cooks - 115 Cool, Rose - 76 Count, Dan - 28-76 Court, Hollice - 106 Cox, Greg - 61 Crane, Harold - 76 Cross, Dick - 76 Cullen, Lindsey - 76 Custodians - 114-115 Damren, Clayton - 27-64-75 Dedication - 9 DeVries, Sandy - 76 DeWitt, Don - 77 Dibble, Lucia - 46 54-56- Dipp, Ale a - 65 Dell, Cheryl - 64 Dood, Alan - 13-27-48-54-65-74 Doornbos, Darrell - 6-8-43-65 Dutcher, Gary - 25-77 63-67- Ecker, Linda - 38-45-77 Ecker, Mary - 113 Editor's Farewell - 120 Eigh Grade - 88-91 Ellinger, Arthur - 6-51-56-96 Fashion Show - 55 Fea erly, Jim - 77 Fields, Doro ea - 36-98 Finkbeiner, Tom - 26-65 Fish, Brent - 65 Fisher, Sandy - 77 Flora. Charles - 8-27-42-66 Foo all-Freshman - 16 Foo all-J. V. - 16 Football-Varsity - 12-15 Forrest, Hallyh - 109 Fox. Cnrystin - 77 Frank, Steven - 26-65-67 French Club I and II - 5-41 Freshman - 84-87 Frost, Mary - 50-63-66-107 Frost, Pat - 48-63-66 Future Homemakers - 46 Future Nurses - 39 Future Teachers - 39 Gallimore, Edward - 66 Garrison, Robert - 77 Gates, Harold - 77 Gibson, Edward - 77 Gibson, Fred - 26-77 Giles, David - 66 Goddard, Victor - 66 Golf - 25 Good, Diane - 43-77 Graduation - 56-57 Gragg, Eric - 43-66-77 Gragg, Howard - 26-28-77 Greiner, Nikki - 77 Griffe , Vernon - 77 Grinnell, Ronda - 77 Guernsey, Linda - 66 Haight, Karon - 66 Harris, Jane - 63-67-74 Harris, Jeanne - 63-67 Hayes, Lois - 77 Hearn, Larry - 67 Helrigel, Lois - 113 Helrigel, Lyn - 42-54-59-67-120 Hendrickson, Judy - 50-51-111 Henley, Sandy - 67 Henning, Judy - 77 Hettich, Barbara - 43-45-47-77 Higgins, Carol - 67 Higgins, David - 77 Higgins, Jean - 77 Hinderer, Carolyn - 47-50-77 Hockin, Mrs. - 46 Holtz, Glenn - 96 Homecoming - 48-49 Hostetler, Jack - 67 Hula, Michael - 27-42-51-77 Humphrey, Colleen - 48-50-52-63 -68- 74-107 Hutchinson, Barbara - 45-52-77-88 Idema, Karen - 64-68 Idema, Lee - 112 Jackson, Loralee - 77 Jeffrey, Dan - 68 Johnson, Bill - 13-27-68-74 Johnson, Mark - 77 Jopling, Janis - 22-36-50-53-54-55 -63- 68-74 juniors - 76-79 Junior-Senior Prom Kenyon, Gayle - 64-68 Kidder, Colleen - 43-47-77 Klinge, Clarence - 77 Kooiman, Kei - 77 Kruse, Pete - 77 Kuklewski, Stephanie - 39-63-68-75 Kunde, Rich - 27-77 Latin Club I and II - 40 Lawrence, Elton - 97 Lewis, Cathie - 77 Lewis, Carolyn - 77 Lewis, Pat - 77 Lieffers, Jerry -101 Lumber!, Ben - 77 Lyons, Daniel - 42-45-77 Majorettes - 32-34 Manni, Dick -76-77-78 Marble, James - 78 Martz, Mari - 43-47-60-71 Martz, Susan - 78 Maxton, Alan - 41-113 McDonough, Mary - 42-44-45-47-61- 76 McDonough, Pat - 52-57-78 McIntosh, Wallace - 7-39-97 McIntyre, Lucille - 112 McKeown, Michele - 68-107 McNee, Nancy - 78 Merryman, Mary - 78 Michael, Kathy - 69 Middleton, Gary - 13-27-48-69-75 Middleton, Janet - 69 Miller, Alan - 69 Miller, Joe - 69 Mingerink, Marilyn - 78 Misak, David - 78 Mock Elections - 74-75 Mohr, Jack - 102 Moore, Ed - 14 Moore, Daire - 43-78 Moore, Nora - 8-42-78 Morgan, Patti - 78 Muessig, Richard - 6-8-50-51-56-57- 97 Mugridge, Dave - 69 Muller, Glen - 78 Munjoy, Denise - 78 My Wife and 1 - 52-53 Myers, Joan - 78 Myers, Katffy - 69 Nash, Dawn - 78 National Honor Society - 47 Newman, Howard - 78 Newton, Bill - 26-28-69 Noffke, Chris - 78 Organizations - 30-47 Osbun, Gerald - 4-26-70 Osterhart, Russell - 104 Otto, Marty - 40-52-54-70-74 Page, Gerald - 6-8-12-112 Page, Randi - 4-22-47-52-54-55-60- 72-74 Page, Raymond - 16-17-102 Palazzolo, Joan - 22-70 Palmer, Elizabeth - 40-50-109 Pennington, Andy - 70 Perry, Douglas - 38-51-54-103 Peskey, John - 78 Peterson, Duane - 27-107 Phillips, Cathy - 78 Pitsch, Margaret - 101 Plank, Rytha - 70 Poland, Joyce - 43-78 Polhemus, Fred - 13-29-54-70 Prieto, Maria - 38-79 Purdum, Phyllis - 64-70-107 Queen, Homecoming - 48 Quesada, Rick - 28 Reaser, Diane - 47-61-75 Rendon, Bruce - 44-54-70 Reyff, Richard - 112 Replogle, Gordon - 96 Rich, BUI - 13-27-47-53-71 Richardson, Linda - 36-78 Rounds, Mary - 45-77-78 Rose, Chuck - 27-71 Saladin, Sue - 71 Sanderson, Steve - 7-15-26-50-78 Sanford, Joseph - 51-97 Satterlee, Victor - 13-78 Sayers, Jane - 47-63-71 Schad, Rex - 56-57 Schaffer, Carmel - 78 Schondelmayer, Sandy - 13-18-26-28 47-71 Schulze, Rainer - 26-38-51-57-70-71 Secord, Steven - 78 Seeber, Ruth - 64-71 Seger, Larry - 6-29-110 Send, Eric - 71-75 Seniors - 60-75 Senior Index - 116-117 Senneker, Ardean - 8-42-50-54-55- 59-63-72 Sensiba, Dick - 13-25-47-61-72 Seventh Grade - 92-95 Sherman, Chris - 27-72 Sherwood, Becky - 52 Shively, Memory - 79 Shoebridge, Sandy - 79 Shriver, Mark - 72 Shu pie, William - 12-21-26-100 Sines, Margo - 72 Ski Club - 38 SmaUy, Arthur - 104 Somerville, Nancy - 79 Somerville, Troy - 79 Sophomores - 80-83 Sorensen, John - 26 Sorensen, Julie - 109 Stauffer, Barbara - 79 Steffen, Dan - 72 Stehouwer, James - 79 Stehr, Rick - 79 Student Council - 44-45 Student Life - 4-8 Swainston, Carol - 79 Swainston, Judy - 100 Swainston, Tom - 79 Sothard, Gordon - 96 Sullivan, Pat - 113 Taber, Sally - 42-47-49-79 Taber, Mrs. - 39 Taylor, Donna - 5-72 Tennis - 29 Thaler, Gayle - 25-79 Thaler, Sue - 47-51-60-74-51 Thatcher, Duane - 9-33-35-50-98 Thatcher, Pat and Melissa - 9 Thompson, Ellen - 72 Thurber, Elizabeth - 47-109 Title Page - 1 Tolan, Joyce - 8-43-51-79 Townsend, Charles - Track - 26-28 Trumpet and Trojan Staff - 42-43 Tungate, Mary - 73 Underclassmen - 76-95 VanDenburg, Michael - 79 VanderPoppen, Kurt - 26-50-74 Vander Werf, Dr. Calvin - 56 VanHouten, Connie - 79 Van Oort, Robert - 79 Velderman, Mary - 7-83 Velderman, Norma - 7 Verwoert, Arnold - 108 Waldofslcy, Sherrie - 79 Warner, Oretta - 112 Weaver, Karen - 46-105 Weller, Robert - 25-102 Wheeler, Elmer - 114 White, Janet - 5-47-53-60-72 White, Robert - 12-50-101 Wieringa, Ann - 47-73 Wieringa, Katherine - 56-57 Wiersma, Bonnie - 79 Wingeir, Tony - 111 Williams, Gail - 13-26-28-73 Williams. John - 17-27-28-47 -60-72 Wilson, Arthur - 27-73 Wilson, Charles - 79 WUlson, Jim - 73 Wilson, Melissa - 79 Winans, Patty - 79 Wingeier, Anton - 111 Wrestling - 21 Wyatt, Bruce - 27-102 Youth for Understanding - 3 Yoder, Jan - 4 Staff Lyn Says “Farewell” fter a wonderful year at TK we hope to preserve Signs of the Times” with words and pictures in the 69 TROJAN. We hope that as you leaf through its pages it will bring back good times and cherished memories. Editor....................Lyn Helrigel Art Editor------------Ardean Senneker Special Pages-------Ardean Senneker Lyn Helrigel Seniors------------------ Mari Martz Cher Barry Bob Clinton Roger Blough Underclassmen------------Sue Booth Colleen Kidder Joyce Poland Sports-------------------Nora Moore Walt Bums Organizations -..........Sally Taber Mary McDonough Activities...............Barb Hettich Daire Moore Cindie Appel Personnel................Diane Good Joyce Tolan Photography..............Lyn Helrigel John Biermacher Roger Blough Chuck Flora Darrell Doornbos There is much to remember from ’68-’69 - the assassination of Martin Luther Business Manager----------------------------Walt Burns King and Robert Francis Kennedy - eight killings at a riot near the site of the Republican Convention in Miami, the confrontation between the police and Advisor-------------------------Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer Yippies at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, protests and riots on college campuses for more student rights, concern over drugs, nudity, and a new morality, and the death of General Eisenhower. The TROJAN represents many hours of hard work and a thousand trying moments. Our hopes are to obtain the highest rating possible. All of us would like to thank those who helped with the book, and especially Mrs. Palmer, our advisor, Mr. LeClear, photographer, and Taylor Publishing Company. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY 120 t f