Unity Christian High School - Silhouette Yearbook (Hudsonville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1987 volume:

1987 SILHOUETTE Unity Christian High School Hudsonville, Michigan Juniors 42 Sophomores Honors Sports 94 Organizations 128 Events 148 .'AViA DEDICATION This year we dedicate the Silhouette to two people. The first is a person who always has time to listen to someone’s concerns, helping them through the rough times and the not so rough times. Through his teaching and counseling, he has been a good Christian example to all the students. He has been here at Unity for 31 years and now plans to retire. He is Mr. Henry DeWitt and we wish him the best of luck in the future!! The second is someone who has a smile on his face constantly. He has been working here at Unity for 20 years. He keeps the maintenance up on the school and also keeps the school clean. We all appreciate him very much and enjoy being around him. He is John Vander Helm. Thanks so much!! aroun MARCH 17 1950 IN GOp WE TRUST time to tliinL, Q rowing, i Sharing, SHgggBSaaaai m SSSH 5 Often tappy, Sometimes Acid, I I A A'v'iUmVvV VvvvYvT ■ y 8 a Jahe a thick cord of friendship . . . 1 .A ■i 1 .•1 nav vaava v K l. WAVA A A'A A 'A‘A- •■ Vie Aecurely the endi L IVl til dlirist, %S v v vvV Yv vCvvA •■ vw v •. V WX % liic kk inJi them a ll toqeth er in per j ect uni It text: C oioSiiani 3:14 HOMECOMING ’87 A week of funfilled activities came to an end Friday, February 6, Homecoming night. During the week there were special dress-up days, and class competition gave us a chance to exhibit our class and school spirit. The competition was completed with the parade of floats made by each of the classes. The theme chosen this year centered around decades. The seniors proudly displayed an exhibit featuring “The 20’s.” The juniors created a float dealing with “The 60’s.” The sophomore class showed a well constructed float featuring “The Future.” The class of 1977 was warmly welcomed back by representatives from each class. All present thoroughly enjoyed watching the Saders take on the Comets of Kalamazoo Christian. SENIORS Su San 'dee dldtrink uditk n ynn . Anderson Donald S oll Arend Son Sltvtn Saktft aar Sui aim BuLt Wicked. 4nn Stall Jbawn Warit Stirling Stoll -Alan Sotltni 2)avid _Alltn Sostk jCgntl Bitli BoStlt Judith jCynn SoSStktr =limolkg Alltn St. ouma 2 anitl Ray SouU imp jCinda Juni Souwkt mp aitn Brinks rry _s4(an Srotk Kami BuSScktr Ptltr K. Byktr 18 M.tin tyoltn Jb.Moniny jbavid Jantti ll)e. Kr niter Tflarlt Mlltn jb.nMartiyk Jbarryl Jit. jbl'Uriti - K.nn.tlx Jay jb.'Vrit Br.nl Jtt.n 2).W..rd Ck.ryl R 2).U'..J Joyle.n 2 a„n Sic. Joy WicUf. 2U,m« MM. Jo 2W« . JJi. 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Why do I have to come early? Well, It’s been real! Leader of the pack! A little business and a lot of pleasure Friends forever Brenda and Vicki enjoying spring You’re kidding me So tell me your life story We went for the T-shirts wWV When Dan Timmerman speaks people listen Social Bugs Qcutcc Vercte “For I know the plonec I have for you, declarer the Lord, “plaruc to prosper you and not to harm you, plaruf to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Clacfcf Motto I know not what the future holdrf, but I know who hold the future. We’ll Follow You Lead us in Your path, Guide us on our way. Give to us Your spirit, and we’ll follow You each day. You hold our future in Your loving hands, You are the Master, You’ve made the final plans. Lead us in Your path, Guide us on our way, Give to us Your spirit, and we’ll follow You each day. Knowing You’re near us Lord, helps us face the world ahead And when we think we’re all alone, We’ll look to You instead. Lead us in Your path, Guide us on our way, Give to us Your spirit, and we’ll follow You each day, And we’ll follow You each day. President, Mark Haan; Treasurer. Joy Brinks; Vice-President. Nancy Motman; Secretary. Jane Lameyer. xxxxxxxxxxxxxlxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 33 XXX BACCALAUREATE On Tuesday, June 2, 1987, Baccalaureate was held at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church in Hudsonville. Mr. Fondse was chosen as the guest speaker and he used actual experiences to show God’s presence in our lives and His plan for the future. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope in the future.” The service concluded with the singing of the class song. Refreshments were served after the service giving students, parents and teachers a time to socialize. The all-knowing Mr. Fondse tells the Graduates about their pasts. Julie Visser and Holle Dodde provide the Prelude. Leanne Stulp, Mark Haan, and Vince Woltjer thanked our Lord in prayer. Julie Dornbush accompanied the congregational singing and Played the Postlude. Seniors from the class of 1987 sang their class song for the last time. 55SS 35 S3 Seniors and Cedar Point The seniors and their sponsors went to Cedar Point for their class trip. After leaving Unity (very early), the seniors made their way there on four buses. When they finally received their tickets, the class was let loose in the park. The day could be described as perfect: the weather was warm but yet there was a cool breeze and the rides had very short lines. When the day was finally over, everyone could look back at all the fun they had together as friends. Dawn and Amy. our Indian girls. What have they been up to? The bus ride there Results of Thunder Canyon. 36 Dig those shades! Friends are friends forever. Get serious Eric! 37 5K5 Sleepyhead 5 SS5S33S3aSSSS5 Those crazy senior girls! There’s that great smile! GRADUATION Friday, June 12, 1987, was the final time the entire class of 1987 was together. Our education through high school was completed and we could be thankful for many things. One of those things was a Christian education. We know how much our parents gave up for us, and we can never thank them enough for it. Unity Christian High School is Special to us, and as Nancy Motman said in her speech, “Goodbye, Unity. You’ll forever be in our hearts.” lining up Mr. Koop opens with prayer. the processional Vicki Jeurink receives her diploma. Finally the diploma. Ron Andersen starts things off with the reception of his diploma. Brent DeWeerd, one of the valedictorians, addresses the class. I now present the class of 1987! 39 £ 40 LET’S GO ROMAN!!! I think you're supposed to be standing If only I could lace this skate The Romans had roller skates? At 8:00 on June 12, Unity’s seniors were graduating. At 11:30, they were leaving school for a great party that would take them from Hudsonville to Holland to Comstock Park to Grand Rapids and back again by 7:30 the next morning. The graduates enjoyed a night of roller skating, crazy bowling, eating and playing games. The night was enjoyed by all, and was a great way to wrap up three years of Unity. Great form, Mark JUNIORS 43 Class Officers: Brad Oostindie. Cheri Beerens. Rachel Fliestra. and Tim Gerrots Rob Bakhuyzen Eric Boelens Jett Bon Jennifer Borgman Julie Bos Dawn De Back Doug De Ruyler Lynn Dyk Melissa Dykema John Dykstra Heidi Elders Jeff Emmeri Dale Geers 44 Jamie Bniursema Brad Busscher Jodi Braun Ingrid Buunk Cheri Beerens Todd Blouw Stephen Braunius Stacy Campbell iRebecca Beelenl Shelly Bieriing Daryl Bouma Kristen Brinks Brad Capel iTim DeVries I Mark Elling Jay Bouwman Tim De Went Heather Elders Sally Bloem Patti DeJong Mary Essenburg Chuck Dyke Rachel Fliestra Sherri Elgersma Maria Geers Scott Holder Tracy Hoezee Laurie Holtrop James Meekhof Ross Meppelink Doug Kuiper Paul Mesman Shelly Lemahieu Rick Lubbers Darren Maring Charles Martinie Rhonda Kreuze Mike Hendrickson Tim Hoogland Gwyn Knoper John Kooistra Melia Kooistra Tim Koop Paul Kik Kelly Karsten Kraig Keegstra Sherri Kremers Picture Not Available 46 3KXX55SSSS355XXX53355 Erie Schreur Rick Schreur Matt Scothorn Eric Sjoerdsma Maria Sprik Patti Steenwyk Wendy Stuive Sue Sturnna Lyn Woltjer ToddYonkman BoZeerip Bruce Zeinstra 48 Rob Unbolt Marie Van Diepenbos Robin Van Doeseiaar John Van Farowe Rob Van Oytea Eric Van Orman Jeremy Van Solkema Ed Van Timmeren Deb Zienstra SOPHOMORES £S Tami Arendson Duane Baker Doug Bordewyke Joel Born Melissa Beute Jodee Bogardus Patrick Bosgrafl Julie Bouma Teresa Brower Kim DeBoer Dale Bremer Karen Brunsting Rick Brinks Kris Brookhouse Karen Brower Tricia Brink Scott Buist Brent Busscher Karen Cooper Thomas Datema Rob DeBoer Laura Brinks Elizabeth Burmania Tim DeBruine Amy DeGood Tom DeHaan Jim DeJong Mary DeJong Tim Dekkinga Chris DeKoning Marijo DeKraker Joy DeLange Mindee DeMaan ££ 52 Derrick DePender Joel DeVries Robert DeVries Michael DeWeerd KimDeWindt Elizabeth DeWott Lisa Docter Tricia Dood Tricia Ellens Eric Elling Julie Essenburg Christine Feenstra Karen Fennema Tamra Fish Chad Folkema Sara Fynewever Shelly Grasman Kristie Groenink Jim Gulker Laurie Haan Arto Haarsma Monique Haeck Ronda Harmsen Kristie Haarsma Theresa Haarsma Lonna Hanenburg Lisa Harkena David Henkriksen Marvin Heyboer 53 Heidi Lanning Alison LeFebre Brad Lemmen Mark Lubberls r)4 Deb Meyer Pam Meyer Rick Meyer John Miedema Dan Miller Dirk Mohr Julie Mulder Todd Mulder Todd Nanniga Jaci Nieboer Sander Niemeyer Iris Niezink Kim Ooslerheert Kellie Palma Linda Palmbos Eric Pell Rhonda Ponslien Jett Poslma Kristi Schal Jennifer Schierbeek Troy Schreur 4 - Chris Scon Julia Scrivens IT Kurt Smallegan Brad Snyder Oenise Stroven Tim Tamminga ■i Eric Texer Tim Steenstra Gordon Steenwyk Joleen Schut Andy Slopsema Sue Tinhoft Frrr-, -•:.,— Scott Triezenberg Mike Troost Kim nn uyk Brad TenHarmsel l Darcy VanDeelen 'yk - • V Tamara VandenBerg Rick Vanden Berge Tom Vanden Bosch Amy VanderHeidi David VanderLaan Eric vanderveen Tim VanderMeulen Kurt VanderWal Doug VanderWell Tom VanderWerp Randy VanDoeselaar Brian Terborg James Terpslra Jodi VanWienen John VanZalen Allen Vedders Jeff Vermeer Karin VerMerris Chris Veurink Jeff Visser Todd Visser Oan Voetberg Zachary Voogl Kelly Wagner Chris Warners Dan Wallers PaulYmker Cathy Zeerip Calvin Zuidema 57 ACADEMICS THIS IS THE DAY, THE LORD HAS MADE Every morning we start off our day with chapel. It is a time of sharing and fellowship with God. This is an uplifting experience in which we have a few moments to prepare ourselves for the busy day which lies ahead. We had a variety of chapel speakers and groups which led us in different ways of praising our Lord. Mr. Ball began chapel with an organ prelude Our chapel speaker told us about her exciting past. The orchestra led us in worship. Tom explained his need tor God's leading in the future. 60 Please, no more pictures! Mr. Veenstra tries to get his point across. RELIGION In a Christian school, all subjects are taught with the realization that there is a God. We do however, also spend some time specifically on religion courses, where an attempt is made to determine our own personal relationship with God and our purpose here on earth. We study the history and problems of the Church. We study the Reformed beliefs and how they compare with beliefs of other denominations, the cults and of the major world religions. Finally, we study Christian ethics where we examine various ethical standards of the world as they compare with the ideal Christian principles for behavior. Did I ever tell you the story about... 61 2 English — the art of communication English is the biggest area of study in the curriculum at Unity. All four students are required to take four semesters of English including speech, basic literature and basic writing. As Juniors and Seniors students can choose which classes they want to take depending on interest and course of study. Classes ranging from films to drama to Shakespeare are offered. Who could forget: — writing that first term paper — doing book reports — giving the “Who am I” speech Look what English has done tor me!! Mr. Brouwer models his wake up it's Monday! sweater. Mr. Vandenburg smiles at the thought of another assignment. Another exciting English class. 62 STUDYING CREATION The science classes at Unity help students to understand God’s creation better. There is a variety of courses that students may choose from once they have completed one year of Sophomore Biology. Those include Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Senior Biology. What a guy You don't say... Now if only I could find my contac lens Now, once you have THAT one figured out 65 C STUDYING THE PAST History is a tool used at Unity to help students better understand the future, the present, and the past. Students at Unity are well prepared for the world after taking history courses offered here at Unity. A big thank-you to our history teachers for sharing the past with us. Mr. Klyn ... US History Mr. Oostindie... US History Mr. Delvoning... US History, Government, Russian History, China History, Middle East European History Watch it now... 66 Are they really doing Psychology? Students gather wisdom from Mr. DeWitt UNDER- STANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR One of the most interesting courses offered at Unity is Psychology. It is a one semester course for seniors and is taught from a Christian perspective. The aim is for a better understanding of human behavior and body language. The students practice active listening and are involved in many group projects and discussions. Mr. DeWitt uses many different experiments to make the class interesting and also a lot of fun! Nancy's openness causes Bob to blush Judy, Joy and Amy are busy working on their triads. 67 YC MATHEMATICS TACTICS From Algebra to Geometry, and from Sophomore Math to Senior Math, Unity offers students a challenge in their mathematics courses. The classes offer helpful knowledge for students going on to college and those who plan to work after graduating. The teachers face after his class leaves Mr. Johnson Mr. Jasperse Miss Vree Mr. Flietstra Non-college Math Geometry Algebra Geometry Sophomore Math Senior Math Geometry Our future leaders?? Mr Johnson Displays one of his talents Mr Jasperse shares his vast knowledge W V i ' •. r r Mr Kooistra Accounting Mr. I ieKoning Economics Mr. Huizenga ((Computers Mr. Ball . Typing Mr. M. Vaenstra j onsumer . Education Miss Vree Mr. TenHarmsel Office Practice Mr Kooistra tells how it's done Tim and Aimee try to master their computer Mr TenHarmsel practices what he preaches SERIOUS BUSINESS The business courses at Unity are definately an asset (get it?!) to students seeking careers in the business world. Some courses offered are Accounting, Office Practice, and Computers. Other courses also help in dealing with everyday activities, such as Economics and Typing. The typical Mr Huizenga 69 Can YOU speak Deutsch? Latin German Spanish Mr. Oostindie Miss Vree Mr. Wesseldyk Hard at work? Our smiling Spanish teacher SPEAKING IN TONGUES Three foreign languages are offered at Unity. Students can participate in German, Latin, and Spanish classes. The foreign language program has many goals which include gaining a greater awareness of cultures and a better understanding of English through other languages. 70 AW WUW TOW VA Vv Yv SAYA v 5 v YAA AvJA YYAAS YaAYA3 This takes talent! THE ART OF EXPRESSION “Draw what you see and not what you know” was heard many times this year in Art classes, and the students learned to do just that. Taught by Mrs Karanicola, Art classes learned to express their creativity using different mediums. Many of these class projects are entered in the Fine Arts Week competition at the end of the year. This years Fine Arts theme of ’Create and Celebrate’ could easily describe all of the art classes here at Unity. I'm not sure EXACTLY what it is... Happy Home-Ec Classes The Home Economics classes at Unity offer a variety of skills to both male and female students. Clothing, family living, foods and nutrition, and interior decorating are the courses offered under the supervision of Mrs. Fridsma. Not only are the basic homemaking skills but practical everyday practices are taught. The students enjoy these classes because of the skills learned, the times of fun, and the many new friendships made. Part of the basic clean-up crew It actually worked! The Happy Teacher TEAMWORK!!! 72 “HANDS ON” EXPERIENCE This year in Shop, Mr Hulst aquired new equipment which has been very useful in the projects that students are required to do. Mr Hulst, the Shop teacher, teaches the students the correct way to use the machines, resulting in safety and a finely finished product. The machines can be used in many different ways getting various results. In Shop, they learn how to work with wood and metals. Students have said that the best thing about shop is the “hands on” experience. Shop can be lots of fun and can result in some nice products. GOTCHA! Mr. Hulst helping a student M f 1 w %, 1 Nice shades 73 55 74 VOICES PRAISE GOD Another year of concert choir has past, and once again, it has been a great success. The concert choir is made up of many hard working Unity students who enjoy praising God through singing. While sophomore chorus is training to become members of the concert choir, the concert choir has been showing their talent by performing in the many church services and concerts given throughout the year. Both the concert choir and sophomore chorus are under the direction of Mr. Ball. Chorus is such fun The excited look 555555555555 75 PLAY IT AGAIN Unity’s Concert Band had a great year. The band, led by Mr. Ron Veenstra had a slow start due to his surgery, but Mr. Bob Van Sprange filled in for him for the first nine-week marking period. The band worked extremely hard upon Mr. Veenstra’s return. They played at some of the area churches and prepared for the District Band Festival. All of the hard work on difficult songs paid off when the Concert Band once again received all first division ratings. The band year ended on a positive note with a Pops Concert and marching in two of Holland’s Tulip Time Parades in which the Varsity Band was included. What is that thing? Praise God with the sounding of the trumpet. J Praise Him with the harp and lyre, Praise Him with tambourine and glancing, Praise Him with the strings and flute. Praise Him with the clash of cymbals, Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. B, vi I The drummers The Varsity Band hard at work The brasses really BLOW it!! Keep up that lip support! UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND 19S6-1987 Flutes Sheri Bruinsma 'Holle Dodde Deb Meyer Pam Meyer Jeni Miller Jodi Nederhood Julie Plaisier Kristi Schat Christy Scholma Cris Scott Sue Tinholt Kathy Veenstra Julie Visser Lyn Woltjer Oboe Mary DeJong Joy DeLange 'LeanneKnot Bass Clarinets 'Brenda Holtvluwer Carmen Michmerhuizen Shelly Moelker Percussion Duane Baker Pete Byker Jeff Hage Scott Riemersma Amy Schut Eric Snyder Bb Clarinets Rebecca Beelen Karen Cooper Lynn Dyk Mary Essenburg Shonda Koets Stephanie Nyman Linda Plambos Lynda Poel Wendy Stuive Tamara VandenBerg Robyn VanderJagt 'Laura VanderLey Rhonda VanderMeulen Shelly Wondergem Alto Saxophones Sue DeJong Joel DeVries ’Glynda Hanenburg Tenor Saxophones Kevin DeKonmg 'Dawn Zylema Bari iritone Saxophones ’Denise Hoonhorst Paul Kik Tubas 'MattScothorn Dan Walters Cornet-Trumpets 'Steve Braumus Rob Bekhuizen Kristen Brinks Dale Geers Kristin Groenink Brian Heemstra Kent Jasperse Dan Landstra Mike Matthysse Rick Meyer Paul Ohlman bruce zeinstra French Horns Eric Boelens Rick VandenBerg Tammy VanDyken 'Tim VanDyke Trombones Craig Bruins Tim DeBmine Matt Driesenga 'Todd Nanninga Dan Voetberg Baritones Doug Jipping •Jeff Winkle 77 :s STRINGS ARE BACK After discontinuing the orchestra program for 3 years, it was restarted again in the fall of 1986. The orchestra has been active in leading church services and school chapel services. They also perform with choir concerts. The orchestra is directed by Mr. Norm Ball and accompanied by Greg Jasperse. Pay attention Shelly Oopsl I hit a wrong note. Jodee concentrates on a piece. 78 Bobbi Heyboer, Suzie Holmlund, Shelley Bierling, Paul Ymker, Sherri Kremers, Tim Holwerda, Sandra Koetje, Cheryl Post, Jodee Bogardus, Jenny Heyboer RESOURCE ROOM You want to live HERE? Mrs. Post helping her students I know my desk is a mess. So what! The demands of high school are much different from the demands of elementary school and junior high. No longer are students simply required to know a few facts and be able to recite this from memory. High school students must be able to synthesize, analyze and apply information, as well as retain information for future use. The Resource Program works to improve these skills by concentrating on the following ideas: Reading: Improving reading comprehension, speed and flexibility is the focus for many students. English: Analyzing the spelling and meaning of the English language helps one to become a proficient learner. Study Skills: How to prepare for a test, to retain the information and understand what the test question is asking of you are topics covers. Organization: Of time and materials is also stressed. Understanding: School is often frustrating. We discuss frustration and try direct frustration towards positive learning. Remembering: Techniques such as “mapping” notes are developed so as to see how small parts of information relate to the bigger parts of information. Thereby helping one to remember the information. Cooperation: Teachers of all subject areas cooperate with R.R. to make school a positive learning experience. Education: Students can also take various classes such as government, English, Math, Basic writing. Each class only consists of a few students so students receive a lot of individual attention. 79 £32 FIT FOR LIFE In Physical Education at Unity, students are exposed to a variety of team and individual sports. Through team sports students learn the rules of each game and also learn about working with others and encouraging others. Through individual sports, students learn a variety of “lifetime” sports — activities which can be continued through all of life. Students are also encouraged to improve their fitness level and continue to live a healthy and active life in the years to come. ■ u-wnuo 880 RELAY MILE RELAY 2 MILE RELAY Mr. Bos poses naturally for the photographer. Mrs. Ludema gives her class instructions. Getting your exercise? 80 SKILL CENTER Many Unity students attend Skill Center. Thei are classes in the morning and afternoon, and variety of fields are offered too. Classes in Chile Care, Welding, Cosmetology, Dentistry, and many more are available to students. Skill Center helps prepare students for these lines of work, giving them hands-on experience in addition to classroom work. Val LOVES Child Care. You mean we re supposed to FIX this thing? Now you connect this thing-a-ma-jig to the watcha-ma-callit... Yep, I like this! 81 iX ... to the office please. The office staff is a small group of people who work hard to keep Unity running as smoothly as possible. Mrs. Paulette De Boer is the Office Manager and Executive secretary to Mr. Postma. Mrs. Nancy Westrate is Student Services secretary and secretary to Mr. Fondse. The Bookkeeper and Financial secretary is Brian Van Doeselaar. There is also a special member who works as a volunteer, Harold Helder who comes to help out. These people are well appreciated by all at Unity!!! How do you use one of these? Hard at work. Mrs. De Boer schedules her lunch. That's your excuse??? S 82 Sure, I know what I'm doing. UNITY’S PRINCIPAL ASSETS The Unity staff is headed by Mr Postma. Together with Mr Fondse, the vice principal, they help us young poeple grow and develope our futures. They constantly show us good Christian examples through all the work that they do. Thank you for a job well done. Can we talk? 83 Ai So, what's the problem? It's all downhill from here UNITY’S SCHOOL BOARD Back Row: Richard Avink. Garald Gemmen. Sr., Andy Bulst, LaVerne Dykstra, Gerald Hoekstra. Front Row: James Meyer. Warren Koop, Norma De-Jong. Richard Wiersma. Absent: Paul Hendriksen. James Keegstra. Smiling as usual How do you steer this thing? WE DO THE DIRTY WORK Unity’s janitors are a group of hardworking men, dedicated to serving Unity. John VanderHelm works all day keeping Unity spotless. Rich Visser is a part time janitor that helps John. When school is done for the day, four Unity students get out the brooms and clean up after students and teachers. They all do a great job and their hard work is much appreciated! You mean we re supposed to work? 85 SC HONORS SPORTS Karen Haan tmty Karen Hiemstra Girls Basketball. All-Area Cheryl Potgeter All-State, 1600 M Relay Tom Broene State Champion. High Jump Boys Basketball, All-Area. All-State Honorable Mention Mark Haan Soccer. All-league Honorable Mention State Qualifier. 200 M Dash. 800 M Relay All-State, 400 M Dash Dan Landstra State Qualifier. 1600 M Relay Vince Woltjer State Qualifier. Long Jump Karen Brower All-State. 1600 M Relay Robb Steenwyk State Qualifier, 3200 M Relay, 1600 M Relay. 800 M Relay All-State. 800 M Dash A Tom Waring State Qualifier, 3200 M Relay, 1600 M Relay Scott Helder Paul Goebel Soccer, All-League Nancy Hoezee Girls Basketball, All-Area Julie Bos All-State, 1600 M Relay Wayne Eefsting State Qualifier, 800 M Relay Scott Riemersma Soccer, All-State Honorable Mention Vicki Oostendorp Girls Basketball, All-Area, All-State All-State, High Jump, 1600 M Relay MUSIC Tim DeVries State Honors Choir Regional Honors Choir [Track — State Qualifier, 3200 M Relay Team, 1600 M Relay Team) Brenda Wassink Regional Honors Choir rr Dan Bouwkamp Regional Honors Choir Kathy Veenstra Regional Honors Choir Suzie Holmlund Regional Honors Choir Steve Taylor State Honors Choir Regional Honors Choir Cathy Wiersma Regional Honors Choir 90 First Division Ratings in State Solo and Ensemble Festival — Flute Proficiency I — Deb Meyer French Horn Quartet — Tim Van Dyke Tammy Van Dyken Rick Vanden Berge Eric Boelens First Division Rating in District Band Festival for the 27th time in 28 years! 91 AWARDS ASSEMBLY American Chemical Society Award — Tom Waring Bausch and Lomb Science Award — Brent DeWeerd Drama Award — Brenda Wassink Patti Steenstra Joy Van Overloop Steve Taylor Suzie Holmlund Detroit Free Press Excellence in Debate — Holly Dodde Jennifer Miller Laura VanderLey Sara Russo Debate (3rd year) Holle Dodde Jennifer Miller Forensics (3rd year) Holle Dodde Forensics Regional Qualifiers Tim DeBruine Matt Kottman Choral Award — Greg Jasperse Orchestra Award — Suzie Holmlund Lions Club Award — Mark Haan Excalibur Editors Award — Amy Voetberg Rick Lubbers Art Achievement Award — Michelle Beute Michigan Mathematics Association High Academic Achievement — David Vander Laan Thomas Waring Silhoutte Editors Award — Brenda Wassink Shelly Wondergem 92 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS Calvin College Faculty Honors Scholarships Brenda Holtvluwer Nancy Motman Calvin College Honors Scholarships Joy Brinks Ranee Busscher Holle Dodde Julie Dornbush Mark Haan Karen Hiemstra Michael Koppenol Vincent Woltjer Michelle Wondergem Calvin College Presidential Scholarships Brent DeWeerd Mark Winkle Calvin College Freshman Keyboard Scholarship Greg Jasperse Theodore J. Peters Scholarship Nancy Motman Dordt College Honors Merit Scholarship Ronald VanderWey Dordt College Martin Seven Communications Scholarship Ronald VanderWey Grand Valley Trotter Tri-County Scholarships Jennifer Miller Brenda Pell Central Michigan University Honors Scholarship Vicki Oostendorp Hudsonville Lions Club Scholarship Mark Haan Family Fare Business Education Scholarships Karen Ensink Michael Koppenol Brenda Pell Trinity Christian College Honors Scholarship David DeKraker Trinity Christian College Leadership Award David DeKraker Chic University of Cosmetology Judy Flanders Patricia Steenstra Tricia Zomerlei Westbrook Beauty College Glynda Hanenburg SPORTS 95 Sj, GIRLS’ VARSITY HOOPS Karen Hiemstra. Alicia Weslrate. Kristin Brinks, Julie Bos. Judi Bosscher. Vicki Oostendorp. Karen Haan. Vicki Jeurink, Cheryl Post. Sheri Elgersma, Nancy Hoezee, Patti Steenwyk (Stats). Karen VandenBerg (Stats) Coach Craig Fliestra 53 Catholic Central 27 64 West Ottawa 66 47 Zeeland 54 59 South Christian 53 49 Hudsonville 39 46 Jenison 47 53 West Catholic 43 44 G. R. Christian 37 56 Holland Christian 44 53 Holland 47 63 Calvin Christian 30 42 Central 16 59 Creston 39 64 Ottawa Hills 70 51 G. R. Christian 32 52 Union 42 63 Spring Lake 38 54 Creston 51 58 Holland Christian 34 75 East Kentwood 70 OT DISTRICTS 42 Zeeland 40 59 South Christian 39 57 Holland Christian 43 49 Muskegon 50 OT Reeths-Puffer 1986 DISTRICT CHAMPS iilllli m Dribble mania... Going to the Hoop 96 Winning as a team Swish... 2 points Again, the Unity Christian Girls Varsity team had a great year! The season started off already during the summer months, when they participated in Aquinas Colleges’ Girls Basketball team camp and also the Grand Haven tournament. Believe it or not, they even went camping up in Ludington for the Ludington Tournament. The things girls will do to play basketball. The team ended with a 19-5 record and the title of class B District Champions. This year, the team found out that hard work along with togetherness makes a winning team. Also, having a coach they could call “Dad” made them feel at home. Thanks for all your hard work Mr. Flietstra. Tough DH SUPER SEASON The girls Junior Varsity Basketball team had an excellent season. They put a lot of effort into all their hard practices and games. A special thanks to Coach Hart who helped them when they needed it. They ended their season with a record of 18 wins and 2 losses. Swish!!! Unity Christian Junior Varsity — L — R: Lisa Raterlnk, Laurie Haan. Becky Kerkstra, Kristi Schat Sue Van Dykan, Chris Elgersma, Laura Blinks. Linda Palmbos, Melissa Westrate. Julia Scrtvens, Jamie Hart, Coach Randy Hart Here I come!!! Ready?! Girls Tennis Team Swingin’ Into Action While everyone else was out enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation the girls tennis team started practicing serves and smashes in the middle of August, getting in shape and getting ready for a season that would last until the end of October. Even though it rained a good deal of the season, the girls’ spirits were never dampened. They ended their season with a record of 8 wins and 3 losses. Watch Out here it comes! Girls Tennis Team — Row 1: Coach — Mrs. Ludema, Bobbi Heyboer, Lynrae Woltjer, Sandee Grasman, Pam Ellina, Cathy Wiersma, Shelly Bierling. Row 2: Rhonda Lubberts. Julie Wolfert, Nancy Motman, Lynn Dyk, Kristie Haarsma. Row 3: Susie Alderink, Melissa Dykema, Sue Tinholt. ON THE RUN The cross country teams this year were made up of seven girls and eleven guys who all had the determination and dedication to make this year’s season a success. As Coach Houseward said, “The teams were extremely competitive.” He feels this year went better than ever before. “Hours of time were spent in practice and competition and through this, team fans and other competitors had a chance to see the team spirit that was shown and also how much fun running cross country can be.” Jennifer on the run Fv 36 Caledonia 23 28 Lowell 27 33 Hudsonville 25 33 Holland Christian 22 34 Zeeland 21 25 Wyoming Park 30 34 Holland Christina 21 22 Grand Rapids Baptist 36 45 Fruitport 18 33 Hamilton 22 3rd Kenowa Invite 6th Calvin Invite (low score wins) Jodi and Shelly in action Back Row: Julie Scholma, Tonja Fish, Amy Wondergem, Jodi Braun. Front Row: Jennife Schierbeek, Shelly Moelker, Christy Scholma. Only 10 more miles Scott! Front Row: Darren Mating. Eric Van Orman. Jim Hommls, Steve Taylor, Gary VanHult, Tom Waring. Back Row: Coach Houseward, Marvin Heyboer, Scott Holder. John Van-Farowe, Tim Devries, Rob Van Dyken. Get out of my way, pal Mr Houseward, the all-american coach UNITY 50 14th Regionals 3 (low score wins) uT s The Golf team swings into action The biggest defeat the team faced this year was not from an opponent, but from the rain. Five dual matches had to be cancelled because of rain. The varsity overcame the weather to end with a 10-8 record, and a ninth place finish out of Nineteen teams in the State Regional tournament. Dean DeBoer lead the team with the lowest average of 41.5. Duane Baker led the J.V. team with a lowest score of 37. Rick Meyer. Duane Baker, Mark Lubberts, Todd Burgess, Doug Vanderwell, Brad Tenharmsel Varsity Gotf: Don Hager, Dean DeBoer, Jeff Emmert Jerry Broek, Joel Bom, Todd Emmert Mike Koppenol, Mr. Oostindie GrandviUe Kenowa Hills Caledonia Zeeland Kenowa Hills Coopesville Western Michigan Christian Muskegon Kalamazoo Christian Godwin Allendale Holland Christian Allendale Hamilton Hudson ville Western Michigan Christian Grand I tan ids Baptist Hudson ville Wyoming Park Mr. Oostindie instructs Rick Meyer Doug concentrates on the putt Way to use your head Kickin’ it in An overabundance of team spirit and hard work led the team to a 9 wins — 3 losses and 1 tie season. The record was also a result of Walt Van Wyngaarden’s excellent coaching, and teamwork. With fine performers, good leadership, and spirit, this team will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Back Row: Mark Sltzema, Sander Nlemeyer. Matt Drietinga, Doug VanDyke, John Wltteveen, Tim Holwerda, Tom DoGraat, Brian Karstea. Pete VanTII, Rob DeBoer, Patrick Bosgraal, Mike Trooat Coach Walt Van Wyngaarden. Front Row: Kyle Kunnen, Eric Teier, Troy Schreur, Jell Winkle, Brad Snyder, Jim Guiker, Dan Miller, John Van Zalen, Dean Dykatra, Dan Voelberg. Hey, that's my foot! Patrick takes control TEAMWORK PULLS THE SADERS TOGETHER “If I had to sum up this year’s season in one word, it would be DIFFICULT,” said Varsity Soccer Coach Wesseldyke. And it was true. This year’s Varsity team was matched up against many of the highest ranked teams in Michigan. There were many exciting victories, like the stunning upset of Cranbrook, but also some frustrating disappointments like the game against Western Michigan Christian High School. But overall, Unity’s soccer team played well and ended the season with a 9-9 record. A few individual honors were given to Paul Goebel and Bob Huizinga for making the First Team All League, and honorable mention was given to Mark Haan and Scott Riemersma. Scott circles in for a goal. Teamwork! Another amazing save! Swan Lake!?! 1st Row: Eric Ellens, Mark Winkle. Mark Haan. Ken Hoekwater, Bob Huizinga, Bruce Meekhol. Paul Goebel, Robb Steenwyk, Vine Woltjer, Bruce Deemter. 2nd Row: Rob Tinholt, Doug Gulker, Daryl Bouma, Jett Harmsen, Erik Boelens, Scott Rlemersma, Todd Blouw, Jamie Bruursema, Eric Scheur, Jett Avink, Jeff Bolt, Brad Oostindie, Coach Scott Wesseldyke. A Chorus line. HMF 43 UNITY OPP 2 Holland ' 0 3 Cranbiook South Christian 2 G 1 0 ForeatWills Central Holland Christian 3 1 ' 0 Grand Rapids Christian 1 1 2 Stephensville I.akeshore 3 2 Grand Rapids Baptist 0 1 3 Fremont 1 3 Muskegon Christian 0 0 Holland Christian 2 2 Portage Central 3 1 Stephensville I.akeshore 3 0 Grand Rapids Baptist 0 1 Muskegon Christian 3 31 West Catholic 2 3 West Ottawa 5 Calvin Christian HJBI 0 0 Sky high! 105 S Back Row: Tracy Hoezee. Cheryl Post, Julie 80s, Vicki Oostendorp, Karen Haan. Sherri Elgersma. Coach Cyndi Post. Front Row: Jane Visser, Rhonda Krueae, Julie Wolfert, Nancy Hoezee What was that? TEAMWORK! The Varsity Volleyball team had a slow start this year, but they got better as they went along, ending the season with a 10-win, 13-loss season. The coach of the team was Cyndi Post, and she, along with the girls on the team enjoyed a fun year playing volleyball and being friends. Block that ball toe ALL“SET” FOR WINNING! This year the Junior Varsity Volleyball team had a good season. With Mrs Ludema as thier coach, they had an excellent record of 8-wins, 4-losses. In addition to just playing volleyball, they got to know each other better, and learned how to work together as a team. I got it!!! Pass it this way! :ront row Tammy Van Dyken. Becky Kerkstra. Ingrid Hoekstra. Jodi Pyper. Sue Tmholt. Kristi Haarsma. Back ow Mrs Ludema. Cheryl Potgeter. Joy DeLange. Con Haan, Tncia Brink. Chris Elgersma. Tnaa mens UNITY OPP l South Christian 2 0 Hudsonville 2 2 Allegan o 0 2 Covenant Christian 2 Holland Christian 1 2 Coopersville 0 2 Grand Rapids Lee 0 2 , Muskegon Christian 0 { 1 J u Holland Christian 2 1 Grand Rapids Chr 2 2 Covenant Christian 0 2 Jenison 0 3rd Place-Ferris Inv Together THE PRIDE IS BACK “The pride is back” was the theme of this year’s varsity Cheerleaders. For the first time is Unity’s history, we had a full team of 8 guy and and girl cheerleaders. They worked hard together to make this year memorable for themselves and the crowd. They had lots of fun and developed some very special friendships throughout the season. A very special memory is of the day they went to Hope College and recieved and 2nd place trophy in the competition. The things we do for our team!!! Hey Susie... over here!! 108 Standina: Vince Woltjer, Gary Van Huis, Jeff Harmsen, Mark Den Hartigh, Curt Gulker Jeff Bolt. Kneeling: Jeff Avink, Carmen Michmerhuizen, Brenda Holtvluwer, Kelly Karsten, Susie Alderink, Jodi Hoogenraad, Mark Haan. Sitting: Melissa Dykema, Deb Zeinstra, Jodi Bosch Cheerleaders being patriotic Raise your hands if you're sure! We're number one! 109 a SADER SPIRIT! This year, the JV Cheerleaders played an active role in cheering on their JV team to a winning season. The eight sophomores pooled together their spirit and enthusiasm, resulting in a great squad. The cheerleaders had a great season, experiencing lots of fun and meeting many new people. Their dedication to cheering helped the team and the crowd to charge up and show their true SADER SPIRIT! You rah-rah, Crusaders Front row: Darcy Van Deelen, Cris Scott, Joleen Schut, Sandy Koetje. Kneeling: Teri Meppilink. Mindy De Maan, Lori Rhonda, Amy Brinks. Standing: Coach Nate Vander Stelt Go .. Fight... WIN The ’86-’87 JV Basketball season was one of hard work and fun. The team experienced many breathtaking wins, but also a few disappointing losses. The team continually tried to do their best and it evidently showed through in their quality of play. Overall the season was a success leading to many new friendships and many times of fun. Sophomore hoops UNITY OPP 65 Holland Christian 56 57 South Christian 67 68 Catholic Central 69 69 Muskegon Catholic 49 49 Rogers 51 71 45 Wyoming Park Holland Christian 64 37 68 Muskegon Christain 40 61 Hudsonville 57 57 West Ottawa 59 57 Hamilton 45 67 West Catholic 73 53 Grand Rapids Chr. 71 56 Kalamazoo Chr. 66 68 Zeeland 61 60 Jenison 65 58 Grand Rapids Chr. Holland High 65 76 66 50 Calvin Christian 56 47 Muskegon Catholic 43 Galen directing traffic 1.2,3... Let’s go! Kneeling: Dale Bremer, Brad Snyder, Duane Baker, Dan Miller, Jeff Winkle, Eric Texer. Standing: Doug Van Dyke, Chad Keegstra, Jeff Jeurink. Rob De Boer, Brad Lemmen, Galen VanRoekel, Coach Nysse. GO TEAM! WHAT A TEAM! This year was a good one for both the basketball team and the fans. Each Basketball game was exciting to go to or play in. The team finished up the year with 15 wins and only 7 losses, which is an excellent total score. To the fans who cheered so faithfully for the team there is thanks and to the team there is congratulations for doing such a great job! 2 %, Standing: Todd Blouw, Tom Broene, Dave Zwiers, Jason Geurink, Brad Kapel, Bob Huizenga. Kneeling: Rob Tinholt, Paul Goebel, Dan Landstra, Nate Muldi Scott Reimersma, Coach Click Groot u 64 74 86 83 83 64 79 77 r NIT'i II ■I 6% 67 ii 74 69 46 61 62 75 64 55 79 70 65 70 4V OPP Holland Christian 66 South Christian 65 Catholic Central 70 Muskegon Cat h Cent. 54 Rogers 77 Wyoming Park 57 Holland Christian 72 P West Mk h.Chr.Mme . 53 Hudsonville T ♦- . 84 West Qftrfwa 64 Hamilton 63 West Catholic 56 Orand Rapids Chl pt 64 Kalamazoo Christian 73 Zeeland 59 Jenison 52 Grand Rapids Chr. 63 Hotfand High 56 Muskegon Cath. Cent. 60 Calvin Christian 72 Zeeland 62 Christian 71 Fb Ta JUMP! Two for the Blue Sader sportsmanship 113 PIN ’EM Unity’s wrestling team had an outstanding season. The team beat thier record of most team wins early in the season. The wrestlers as individuals broke many team and personal records. Mr Vande Pol and Todd Potgeter offered the group encouragement and helped them to get through the long hours of practice. All of thier practice paid off when they look back at the fine job they did. Seated from left to right: John Dykstra, Wayne Eefsting, Tim VanderMeulen, Eric Pell, Tim Holwerda, Craig Rotman, Brent DeWeerd, Rick Lubbers, Eric Schreur. Standing: Todd Potgeter(assistant coach), David bosch, Bert Heyboer, Paul Kik, Scott Overweg, Tom Waring, Dari Hoonhorst, Doug Gulker. (missing: Marv Heyboer) 114 What team Spirit Future Unity wrestler Who’s winning? 1987 Softball District Champs The softball team had many new faces this year including a new coach, Mrs. Sharon Ludema. Ludema’s team made up of seniors, juniors, and sophomores worked together for a great season. During the beginning of the season, the team got off to a slow start but in the end everything came together. The softball team is especially proud of the fact that they won the district title. Though they weren’t favored to win, they rallied and captured the trophy for their school. Friendship seemed to be interwoven throughout the team bringing them closer together. Ludema’s first year was a great one bringing home some hardware and having a winning season. It seems like a long season. Umty Opp 5 Wyoming Park 7 18 G. R. Baptist 12 18 Coppers ville 9 4 Zeeland 0 6 Covenant Chr. 14 3 Kazoo Chr. 4 7 Calvin Chr. 10 9 G. R. Chr. 7 4 Holland Chr. 10 3 Allendale 13 5 North view 0 2 Lucangton 5 14 Calvin Chr. 4 2 C. Montcalm 1 6 Northview 12 12 Holland Chr 13 2 Jenison 4 4 Jenison 14 9 Hudsonville 4 9 Hudsonville 12 7 16 Covenant Chr. G. R. Baptist 8 3 6 Allendale 5 1 Catholic Cent. Hudsonville 3 a A 21 5 Rogers 4 6 Kenowa Hills 1 5 Gull Lake 10 Lynn's leisurely stroll to first. SX 116 xxxxxxxxxxixxxxxxxxxxx:xxx'xx xxx Smile Troost! A winning pitcher at work. Standing: Chris Elgersma, Laurie Haan, Jane Visser, Kristie Haarsma, Karen Hiemstra, Coach Ludema. Kneeling: Kristen Brinks, Kristy Troost, Jodi Pyper, Linda Palmbos. Sitting: Tricia Ellens, Lyn Dyke. Shelly Katerburg, Sue De Jong: Missing: Tricia Brink. GIRL TRACKSTERS The girls track team had a really super year! The team was 5-1 in dual meets, losing only to Grand Rapids Christian. The girls took second at the Calvin College Invitational behind the very tough team of Grand Rapids Christian. They took first at the Caledonia Relays and also first at the Eagle Relays. They shared both those trophies with the boys team. One of the outstanding achievements of the girls team was taking first place at Regionals. This was the first time in Unity’s history that the girls took first there! The girls, along with the guys team, learned that anything can be achieved if your team is behind you, which was the case of the teams of 1987. Thanks to Mr. Houseward, “Reif,” and Mr. Hulst for all the help you gave the team. Especially Mr. Houseward for all his dedication. Good luck to the Seniors! And good luck to the team of 1988! Go get 'em Alicia! First Row: Susan VanOyken. Cheryl Post. Jodi Braun, Heidi Lanning, Nancy Motman, Alicia Westrate. Second Row: Jennifer Schierbeek. Julie Bos, Shelly Moelker, Tonja Fish, Amy Wonderaem, Kristy Scholma, Tammy Van Dyken, Vicki Oostendorp, Karen Haan. Third Row: Coach Jon Houseward. Rhonda Krueze. Jaci Nieboer, Laura Brinks, Gwen Knoper, Melissa Westrate, Lisa Raterink, Kristi Schaat, Karen Brower, Joy DeLange, Cheryl Potgeter, Sheri Kloosterhouse. Susan's oft!!! 1987 REGIONAL CHAMPS 119 V The He-Women of 1987 Robb, this is the girls' team Our mighty anchor woman GUY TRACKSTERS The boys track team had a very successful year. They went 5-1 in dual meets, losing only to Jenison High School. They also did very well in their larger meets that took place on Saturdays. They took second in the Calvin Invitational, after mistakenly receiving the first place trophy. Next year, guys! They shared first place with the girls team at the Caledonia Relays and at the Hudsonville Relays. The team just missed first place at regionals. They were only three points behind West Catholic. Many new school records were set this year by the team. They all did a really great job! A big thanks goes to Mr. Hulst and Mr. Reiffer, and also Mr. Houseward, for all the help they gave to the team. A goodbye to all of the seniors — you did super! And good luck to the 1988 Boys track team! Our Tarzan man A typical track look First Row: Bog Ludema, Mark Haan, Jell Harmsen, Brent DeWeerd, Dan Landstra, Tom Waring. Scott Helder. Tom Broene. Second Row: Coach Jim Reitter, Brad TenHarmsel. Brad Lemmen, Tim Holwer-da. Brian Wiersum. Dari Hoonhorst, Marvin Heyboer. Robb Steenwyk, Mike DeWeerd, Brad Synder. Eric Van Orman, Tim DeVries. Coach Bruce Hulst. Third Row: Wayne Eetsting, Dale Geers. Rick Brinks, Vince Woltjer, Arlo Haarsma, Ron Vanderway, Tim Bakelaar, Rob DeBoer. Go get ’em, Robb! Looking great, Dan! GUYS WHO PLAY THE FIELD The 1987 Varsity Baseball Team started early in the year conditioning, throwing, and hitting in the batting cage. The har J work paid off in the end. The extra effort helped in the exciting victories over Holland Christian and Grand Rapids Christian. Although there were thrilling victories, the Saders 8-11 record did not show their true talent. Some of the games were very close and disappointing. All in all, the team had an exciting year. No Bruce, run towards first base! Dave hurls another strike. No pain, no gain Si 122 High fives for Dave’s four-bagger. Fancy footwork by Brad. Another hit for Jamie. Front Row: Rob Tinholt, Brad Oostindie, Dean Haverdink. Scott Riemersma. Jamie Bruursema, Scott Harmsen. Dave Goebel. Back Row: Coach Oostindie, Jerry Broek, Paul Goebel. Mark Winkle. Bruce Deemter, Nate Mulder, Mike Rozenboom. That is the question. To tag, or not to tag — Grand Rapids Baptist 15-8 Calvin Christian 1-4 Hudsonville 11-9 Muskegon Christian 12-2 Jenison 1-7 Grand Rapids Christian 0-7 Doubleheader 10-3 Holland Christian 5-15 Kenowa Hills 1-5 Doubleheader 1-6 Grand Rapids Baptist 12-13 Allendale 4-5 South Christian 17-6 Godwin 4-8 Holland Christian 7-3 Covenant Christian 29-2 Allendale 8-11 Hudsonville 3-4 Zeeland 7-3 Going ... going... gone! 123 A COMEBACK SEASON The Junior Varsity Baseball Team got off to a slow start this year, winning their first game and losing their next five. But overall, it was a comeback season finishing with a much improved 6-7. Although spirits were low at the beginning, as the team started to win, they began to enjoy playing more and finished satisfied with their record. A mighty swing Rick goes (or a sacrifice bunt. Ready for action. Grand Rapids Baptist Calvin Christian Hudsonvilla 111 J , Jemson ) MlUUai Grand Rapids Christian Holland Christian Kenowa Hills Grand Rapids Baptist Allendale Holland Christian Allendale Hudsonville Zeeland 3-2 5-18 1-10 M3 6 18 2212 3-8 6 3 10-15 10 0 13-11 r- 12 c CXJ Front Row; Tony Horling, Mike Troost, Peter VanTil. Tom DeHaan. Eric Teier, Jett Winkle, Tom Datema. Back Row: Coach Hart, Duane Baker, Rick Meyer, Kent Jasperse, Tim Steenstra. Jeff Jeurink, Mark Sitzema, Galen Van Roekel. 124 TOO MANY “FAULTS?” The popularity of tennis at Unity has been steadily increasing each year, and this year was no exception. Nineteen people tried out for tennis and thirteen made the team. The 1987 tennis team record was 3-11. The team played well, but inexperience was a problem. It can be said that the team was “building for the future,” because next year nine out of the thirteen members will be returning. Even though some matches were cancelled, it was a fun season for both the team and Coach Wesseldyke. Bob is ready for anything! Concentration is the key. Front Row: Doug Jipping, Tim Gerrits, Bob Huizinga. Bert Heyboer. Sander Niemeyer. Andy Slopsema. Brad Pruim. Back Row: Tim Koop. John Vander Ploeg. Dan Bouwkamp. Mark Lub-berts. Eric Ellens. Dale Bremer. Coach Wesseldyke. KSSSS xVv S, S, S ' 53X53333 SSSS x 3. 53335X303335 5 125 r I've got it! Spectators cheer on their team. PLAYING FOR FUN Ping Pong requires a lot of concentration. Intramurals is offered during homeroom study for all students. It is a great way for students to get out and use up some of their energy. It is also an excellent opportunity for students not on athletic teams to compete in sports. The intramural sports offered include softball, volleyball, football, basketball, badminton, table tennis and ultimate frisbee. Where is that thing going to land? Oh, what form! So, who votes for helping our team? Well, it's cleaner than her desk No, we haven't been naughty. Why do you ask? Did I say you could take my picture? I am so sick of school I found one!! I really found a muscle!! 127 ssx ORGANIZATIONS r • BEHIND THE SCENES Unity’s student council is a group of hardworking, dedicated students. The student council meets every Tuesday during homeroom to make all kinds of important decisions. Besides putting on special days and other fun things to make school-life more interesting, student council also organizes Homecoming and the all-student play in the spring. The team The notorious sponsors The President at work President....... Vice President... Secretary....... Treasurer....... Senior Reps: Sue DeJong Nate Mulder Rhonda Lubberts Junior Reps: Melissa Dykema Kristen Brinks Tracy Hoezee Sophomore Reps: Julia Scrivens Kelly Palma Jodi Pyper Rhonda Lubberts Vicki Oostendorp ... . Julie Wolfert .....Jane Visser Vicki Oostendorp Judi Bosscher Julie Wolfert Jane Visser Todd Visser Linda Palmbos Hard at work BRAZIL COMES TO AMERICA Unity Christian had a taste of South America the second semester of the ’86-’87 school year when Claudia Barretto came to us from Salvador, Brazil. Claudia came in January and stayed in Hudsonville with the Mike Woodwyk family. She is 16 years old and was in the Sophomore class while at Unity. Claudia says that she misses her family but likes it here. She is probably returning to Brazil in January of ’88 because she wanted to experience a summer in Michigan. One of the funniest things that Claudia thought we did was wear flowers to the Junior-Senior Banquet! Claudia ALWAYS has a smile for everyone! We’ll miss you Claudia! “I really like it here!” That familiar, friendly smile Claudia, are you studying? ‘‘Wearing flowers is funny!” Claudia poses with a friend ggSSSBBgSSSSSggBggg v x v w- “Innisfree is a great way to get to know God, others, and yourself better.” 133 ECOLOGY CLUB This year, the Ecology Club did more than take a traditional trip to Innisfree. Buckets were placed in every room of the school, and everyone was encouraged to put all scrap paper into them. Ecology Club members collected the paper several times each week, and the paper went to be recycled. The trip to Innisfree was taken the last week of January, and all who went had a great time skiing, hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, and getting to know each other better. Thanks to Mr. Reiffer and Mr. Hulst for organizing and supervising all of the Club’s activities. We LOVE our work! Left to Right: Judy Anderson. Sue EssenburQ. Susan Harkema. Deb Meyer. Tom WannQ. Julie Mulder. Kelly Wagner. Amy DeGood. Tim Saagman. Lisa Harkema. Lori Wierenga Not Pictured: Joy Dice. Brenda Wassmk. RUNNIN’ FOR FUN Tonja Fish, Amy Wondergem, Coach Mr. Houseward Kilometer Club is an off-season running club offered during the summer and winter months. Students log miles and receive shirts for completing certain distances. (150km., 300km., etc.) Students may run in groups after school, or they may run on their own at home. BOWLING CLUB Front Row: Jett Scholma, Kim DeBoer, Chris DeKoning. Melissa Helmholt. Back Row: Tim Steenstra, John VanderPloeg. Owen Brower, Tom Datema. The Bowling Club meets every week during the winter time. Several students and Mr. Johnson bowl at Hudsonville Lanes, competing against each other. Trophies are awarded to the girl and the guy with the highest average, highest series, and highest game. They enjoy playing, and new members are always encourages to join! Excalibur Excalibur Staff Advisor: Miss Pories Editor: Amy Voetberg Assistant Editor: Rick Lubbers Contributing Reporters: Jodi Braun David DeKraker Liz DeWolf Melissa Dykema Jennifer Heyboer The Excalibur comes out approximately five Suzie Holmland times a year. It consists of articles from students Jim Hommes about sports, plays, teachers and anything that David Koetje the staff thinks might interest the students. A Terri Meppelink big thanks to Miss Pories who was the head of Shelly Moelker the staff and kept the group on their feet. The Faythe Ritsema Excalibur staff did a great job the entire year! Lori Vander Ark Thank you to all who contributed throughout Marie Van Diepenbos the year! Kathy Veenstra Dan Voetberg Todd Yonkman Photographers: Jeff Bolt, Rick Brinks, Brian Terborg Artists: Judy Anderson, Andy Slopsma, Kim Van Dyke 135 5 Tying it all together The number one priority of the Silhoutte Staff is to produce a yearbook which is memorable. They also work in the bookstore to provide the students with food during break and lunch. We hope that you enjoy the 1986-1987 Silhouette. Vicki always served her customers with a smile. Sandee is trying to make everything work. Linda takes time to talk with her friends. Cheryl is hard at work. 136 Standing. Brenda Wassink. Leanne Stulp. Jodi Hoogenraad. Karen Haan, Brenda Pell. Sitting: Michelle Beute, Linda Rhonda, Jennifer Vander Meer, Cheryl Looman. Sandee Grasman, Shelly Wondergem. Not Pictured: Vicki Jeurink. The happy customers! Here are your chips. Give me your money!” 137 Leanne is trying to understand what the person wants. FORENSICS The Forensics team was made up of 22 talented individuals who used their talents to the best of their ability in order to make this year’s forensics team a great success. The team was led by Mr. Brower. Qualifiers for the Regional Contest were as follows: Duane Baker for Extemporaneous Speaking, David Vander Laan for Informative Speaking, and Tim DeBruine and Matt Kotman for Impromptu Speaking. Forensics, 1987 (participated in district competition) 3rd year Holle Dodde 2nd year Tami Haaksma Suzie Holmlund Shelly Lemahieu Sara Russo Laura Vander Ley Amy Voetberg 1st year Duane Baker Lynel Bosch Tim DeBruine Joel DeVries Susan Harkema Jeni Heyboer Matt Kotman Teri Meppelink Deb Meyer Andy Slopsema Darcy Van Deelen Dave Vander Laan Kim Van Dyke Dan Voetberg Lynrae Woltjer Who said rehearsing isn't fun? DEBATE Unity has had a debate team for 5 years now. Led by Mr. Brower, this year’s Varsity team scored 11-7, 3rd place out of ten teams, in the OK League — Black Division. Jr. Varsity scored 10-8,4th place out of 10 teams. The Varsity team, made up of Holle Dodde, Jeni Miller, Sara Russo, and Larua VanderLey, tied 1st place out of 6 teams at Districts. The score was 5-1. This qualified Holle Dodde and Jeni Miller for the State Tournament where they scored a 6-2 record in preliminary rounds. Quarterfinals — lost to Calvin Christian. Way to go Debate teams! Mr. Postma accepts the award Debate, 1987 (participated in 7 or more debates) Mr. Brower presents the debators. 3rd year Holle Dodde Jennifer Miller 2nd year Steve Braunius Doug Jipping Sara Russo Laura VanderLey Todd Yonkman 1st year Duane Baker Joel Born Tim DeBruine Matt Kortman Todd Nanninga Andy Slopsema Jim Terpstra Dave Vander Laan Doug Vander Well Dan Voetberg THE SINGING SIXTEEN A little lower Dan The Madrigals once again sang with perfection, upholding the image of being a Madrigal. Sixteen members of concert choir were chosen as a group to sing together. This group is made up of juniors and seniors who practiced at least once a week during homeroom. Most of their performances are as special music in various local churches, concerts with the other choirs, and in some of our chapels. This year marks the fifteenth year that Mr Ball has directed the Madrigals for Unity. Madrigals is a special group of people who become closer in friendship throughout the year as they praise and glorify God through the use of their voices. Don't be ridiculous Taylor, Mike Koppenol. John Van Farowe, Todd Yonkman, Jason Geurink, Dan Bouwkamp, Nathan Yonker, Greg Jasperse. RING THOSE BELLS INTERMEDIATE Teresa Brower Karen Brunsting Kara Ellens Sara Fynewever DeeAnn Kuiper Jennifer Warners Melissa Westrate Jodi Van Wienen i Concentration This is the third year in which the handbell groups have been an extracurricular activity at Unity. There are two groups of handbells: The Intermediate group and the Advanced group. The Intermediate group is comprised of sophomores who are members of the sophomore chorus. The Advanced group is made up of juniors and seniors who are members of the concert choir. They each meet once a week during homeroom under the direction of Mr Ball. These groups perform as special music in church services, in some chapels, and as accompaniment for several songs sung by the two choirs. Each of these groups have lots of fun and meet many new friends. Our turn UNITY’S PEP BAND... A HIT! Another year has come and gone in basketball, but during half-times of the games, the pep band has played better than ever. This year, the pep band got a new synthesizer which added new sounds to the sound of the band. A couple of new songs were also added this year, which helped the crowd become more involved in the music, and also made it more fun to play. The two directors, Julie Visser and Dan Voetberg, led them through a great year. Our awesome directors We real cool! 1AV.4 £ 142 Eric Pell — Unity's limbo champ Up in the atmosphere, up where the air is clear... GO FLY A KITE The special days committee, a special division of student council sponsored a kite day this spring. On a beautiful, breezy afternoon homeroom study and lunch were combined, and everyone was let loose in the soccer field. Competitions were held in kite flying, limbo, and ultimate frisbee. The hour served as a nice break during those long spring days. The seniors won the ultimate frisbee competition How low can you go? LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE ECO is a way for students to explore what they want to do in the future. They can tour different colleges and businesses to find out it that is the career they want to get into. It is just another way to let students get a glimpse at what lies before them in the working field. ECO: Exploring Career Opportunities Guest speakers talk to students about the job field. Mr. TenHarmsel — Head of the ECO program Mr. TenHarmsel helps a student. 55T 144 GRANDPARENT’S DAY On Monday, April 27, Unity students had a very special day. About 125 grandparents from all over came to see their grandchildren as they went through a school day. Grandparents were allowed to go into classrooms and sit with their grandkids and a special assembly was held just for them. Terri does some acting The string quartet strikes again Just how old are you, Ross? Julie lovers her grandma's HIT THE BOOKS The library is a very special room in Unity. This is the place where students can go to do research, to study, or to escape from study hall or homeroom. There are many people who help out in the library in addition to Mrs. Zwiers. A big thanks to all of the people who offered their time to help keep our library running smoothly. SSS nm j‘v Mrs. Zwiers. Tim DeWant. Rhonda Ponstein, Tamara VandenBurg Doo rehash Our library friends Mrs. Zwiers' better side Mrs. Scholma volunteers her time Julie takes over 146 REAL PEOPLE This page is to show that teachers are real people too, only most of us never see them like this. After school, when the halls are void of students, the teachers kick up thier heels and laugh, only don’t expect to catch them at it. It’s like the person who takes cookies from the cookie jar: no one ever catches them at it! Caught without time to smile Laid back — and COOL! She fits right in! Smile-the students are gone The REAL Mrs Zwiers 147 SS3 EVENTS 149 V FUN IN THE SUN This year’s mixer was a big success. On September 5, Unity’s students piled onto 9 school buses, and headed for the beach. We were happy to have warm weather, and the water was just right for a final swim before getting back into the swing of the school year. Aaaarrghh!!! I have to go to the bathroom! I thought you were my friend, Ooug! 22 150 Hey, what can I say? Not quite Top Gun, but good enough 1986 Silhouette Party BRINGS BACK MEMORIES Looking back into the past! On October 17, past and present Unity students gathered in the south gym to relive memories. Alma Tolman and Lisa Hopkins dedicated the 1986 yearbook to the entire faculty. After that the yearbooks were distributed and everyone had a fun evening! Alma dedicates the yearbook to the entire faculty. Friends gather around to reminisce. Dari distributes the silhouette. THE MIRACLE WORKER The 1986 Fall Play was The Miracle Worker. It is the story of Helen Keller, a girl who was trapped in her handicaps. It was thought to be impossible to release Helen from her fate, but Annie Sullivan came into her life, and Mr. and Mrs. Keller’s fantasy turned into reality. The play cast performed excellently and the audience left with a new respect for the handicapped person. The play was dedicated to Dan Voetberg who was injured in the final week of rehearsal and was not able to perform. Steve Taylor did an excellent job taking over Dan’s role. The Miracle Worker truly lived up to its name. Keep still, Paul! , 1 ....’ I She’ll live. The Serene Stand-in Ev Aunt James Anagnos Annie Sull Viney Charles J. Dyk Suzie Holmlund Todd Yonkman Ter Paul V an Oa ti Steenstra Steve Taylor Amy Voetberg renda Wassink Tricia i Blind Girls Sue Tinholt, Brug, Joy DeLange, Tamara Vand Offstage Voices Mr. G. Fondse, Mr. J. Postma, Todd Yonkman, Dan Voetberg, Paul Van Zalen Director Mrs. A. Lanninga Student Director Melia Kooistra 153 LIVE IT UP!!!! Homecoming week was filled with fun and excitement this year. For the first time ever, students got to sit back and watch the teachers play a game, which gave the students a good laugh. The competition between the grades was extremely tough. The juniors took first place, the seniors took second and the sophomores came in third place. It was a great week and a welcome change of pace. Thud! Chug a lug Sophomore power Look at those white legs! Bombs away Senior Strength Shake It up baby TRACK •rtd FIELD RECORDS 1 Stretchhhh Is that you Bob? New-fad underwear LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE This year’s musical was the off-Broadway hit “Little Mary Sunshine . Many hours of the actors and actresses time went into practices and memorizing scripts to make the musical a success. “’Little Mary Sunshine’is a mock on the old style of musical” says Mr Ball, the musical’s director. The way it pokes fun of cliches and ordinary happening s makes an enjoyable comedy which was interesting to see. Thanks to the cast and committees for making the musical a big sucess! Look For a Sky of Blue Mow! We are SO proper £ 158 Don't worry,Greg. You'll get your turn! You take that back! I Captain Big Jim Warington ...Td0d YonkmanB Little Mara Sunshine . ... y.. Kathleen Veenstra Corporal Billy Jester V2... Greg Jasperse P NancyTwinkle.......lL..A.. Brenda Wassink Chief Brown Bear....................BoZeerip Fleet Foot ........ ..... Ed Van Timmeren Yellow Feather.................Brad Oostindie General Oscar Fairfax .........JimTerpstra Ernestine Von Liebedich........Patti Steensra Forest Rangers: Jeff Avink Brad Oostindie Steve Taylor Nathan Yonker Tim DeVries Mark Haan Young Ladies from Eastc hester Finishing School: Suzie Holmluml Van Overloop I Julie Scholma Amy Voetber Amy Prins Cathy Wiersma Janie Lameyer Marie Van Diepenbos The main lovebirds of the musical Thanks Uncle Oscar! Piano . Mrs. Norma Dewaal Malefyt Violin...... ___Shelley Bierling Flute..........HolleDodde 020 159 sc £ 160 FINE ARTS WEEK Fine Arts Week was a special time in the lives of Unity students and teachers this past year. Fine Arts Week was made up of several special activities uncluding special chapels, an art display in the library, and also different sectionals which were held during classes. Included in these sectionals were induvidual student performances where students used their talents for the benefit of those around them. The theme of Fine Arts Week was “Create and Celebrate.” Unity's latest style Is that YOU Dave? How did I end up here? Louder, sing it louder! ■A Yea. I'm cool 1987 LITERARY REVIEW AWARDS POETRY - SENIOR-JUNIOR DIVISION First Place - Melissa Dykema - “TUMBLE DRY LOVE” Second Place — Lori VanderArk — “FOR JUST A SECOND” Third Place — Stephen Braunius — “SPRING” - Shelly LeMahieu - “I’VE KNOWN THE HURT OF DEATH” Honorable Mention — Lynn Dyk — “MOUNTAIN” - Lori VanderArk - “SUNSET” SHORT STORY - SENIOR-JUNIOR DIVISION Honorable Mention — Lori VanderArk — “BETTER LATE THAN NEVER” POETRY - SOPHOMORE DIVISION First Place - Kim VanDyke - “LIFE’S FATE?” Second Place - Debra Meyer - “THE SPIRIT OF LIFE” Honorable Mention — Tricia Brink — “TAKEN FOR GRANTED” - Kim VanDyk — “SILENCE” SHORT STORY — SOPHOMORE DIVISON First Place - Jeff Winkle — “THE ASSASSIN” Second Place — Calvin Zuidema — “GROWING YOUNGER” COVER DESIGN — Dan Hoekstra Printed as part of 1987 FINE ARTS WEEK — CREATE AND CELEBRATE I want to hold your hand. dllpriny is the jar of life, when winter ends the lid iA removed, pouring its hidden contents over the drah, drah wor (I hy Stephen ff. (XdrciuniuS The Mousetrap Skiing anyone? Of course I didn't do it! Every spring Unity puts on the All Student Play, which is run totally by the students. Unity is the only school in the area to put on such a production. Each year a new student director and assistant director are chosen, and this year Susie Holmlun directed with the assistance of Melia Kooistra. The play chosen this year was The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. In the Mousetrap all the people in the play are suspicious of each other and therefore the audience is too. Before the evening was over probably everyone in the audience had changed his or her mind, two or maybe three times, about who the culprit was. Whether they were right or wrong everyone enjoyed a night of mystery and suspense. Miss Casewell considers the clues. Todd Yonkman in the role of Major Metcalf Cast: Mollie Ralston.............. Giles Ralston............... Sylvia Barlow............... Christopher Wren............ Mrs. Boyle.................. Major Metcalf............... Miss Casewell............... Dr. Paravicini.............. Detective Sergeant Trotter.. . Joy VanOverloop .....Steve Taylor .. Teri Meppelink Mike Hendrickson . Darcy VanDeelen ... Todd Yonkman ... Amy Voetburg .... Dan Voetburg .......Jeff Avink Was it Mrs. Boyle in the living room...? Well come on, the suspense is killing us! 163 iS HERE’S TO OUR “FUTURE DAYS” On May 1,1987, the Juniors sponsored the Junior-Senior Banquet at Sandy Point in Grand Haven. The theme was “Here’s to our Future Days.” Punch bowl began at 6:30, and at 6:55 the toast exchange between classes took place. Following an excellent dinner, Bob DeNolf, a famour hypnotist, entertained us. It was painless to the participants, but very amusing for the audience. All in all, the Banquet was a fun-filled night in very beautiful surroundings. Deb visits the punch bowl. Eric is obviously worried about the bright spotlights. All dressed up with someplace to go. Leanne is stuck on Steve. 2 164 Sleep, deep, deep, deep ... Bob DeNolf tests willing volunteers for hypnosis. Juniors enjoy their first banquet. Do you remember: — the chapel that lasted 1 hour on the wildflowers of Michigan? — the “beautiful” basketball team? — no more 3-for-a-dollar candy at the bookstore? — Iranscam? — Gary Hart? — PTLclub? — disastrous homecoming? — Hudsonville bombings? — Mr. Postma’s 40th birthday? — senior hallway for Christmas? — Beastie Boys? — Cedar Point? — U2? — INXS? — closing the beach at 6 o’clock and then changing it back to 10 o’clock? — fall floods? — juniors trying to outdo seniors? — garbage barge? — Mustard seed project? — mini skirts? — faded jeans? — limbo contest? — Bon Jovi? GRADUATION 87 minimum wage $3.35 gasoline 804-904 album $8.00-$9.00 movie $4.00 Guess jeans $46.00 candy bar 404 can of pop 554 slice of pizza $1.00 crusader belt buckle $2.00 pizza sub $1.00 Banquet tickets $12.00-$14.00 tuition $2,365 basketball game ticket $2.50 cinnamon roll 504 Yugo $3,995 TYING IT ALL TOGETHER As editors of this year’s Silhouette, we feel that many thanks are in order. First of all, thanks to the staff, for putting in many hours of work to get pages done. Thanks also to the photographers for being everywhere with their cameras, and for taking many last-minute pictures so that we could meet deadlines. We’d also like to thank Steve Talsma, our Taylor representative, for being patient with us when our pages were not done on time. The biggest thanks, though, goes to Mr. DeWitt, and especially Miss Vree for supervising our yearbook work and for being our friend through the year. A lot of things happened in the ’86-’87 school year. We were happy, sad, excited, bored, and confused, but we made it, and we grew in love and in life. We hope that this year’s Silhouette ties together your memories, and as you look ahead to the future, you remember Paul’s words in Colossians 3:17. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” PIERSMA’S PHARMACY Clare Piersma, RPh. Allendale 6857 Lake Michigan Dr. 895-4358 Carl Piersma, RPh. Standale 447 Standale Plaza 453-4980 DORNBUSH INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Hudsonville. Ml 49426 669-9466 JOHN VANDER PUY WAYNE DORNBUSH AGENTS Aaron FREIGHT BROKERS FREIGHT ALL KINDS Van, Raafar, Flat, Rail, Air, Ect. 7146 Wllllamstown Hudsonville, Ml 49426 Phone (KW1) the friendjy ones J yjemmen A Hudsonville Plaza Phone Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 669-1118 Congratulations Graduates From “THE TRAILER PEOPLE” HUDSONVILLE TRAILER Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 Office; 616-669-1620 VP Banquet Room Available GoalPOst urnvi miCTm:a Allendale, Michigan 895-5155 I 170 PPII.„ 'IbM '«iBi ' CONGRATULATION?}! to the class of 1987 K (0 Studio jfi 2200 ROSEWOOD, S.W. IENISON, MICHIGAN 49428 (616) 669-0650 Midway Carpet 3710 Chicago Dr. Hudsonville, Ml 48426 669-2666 Carpel Counlerlops Ceramic Linoleum Wood Flooring Installations MULLERS GOOD SHOES...WELL FIT WITHIN ROGERS DEPARTMENT STORE GRAND VILLAGE • EASTBROOK • NORTH KENT r}(i.tui(uir xftrf. 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MICH. 4941S I 7Z 190 AUTOGRAPHS OTTAWA KENT INSURANCE “Complete Insurance Protection” 457-1320 7472 MAIN STREET JENISON, MI 49428 191 In Memory Robert Huizinga Feb. 22,1969 — June 14,1987 The night after graduation, Bob Huizinga graduated from this world of sorrow to a world of eternal peace. It is important to realize that no words, no speeches, or no poems will ever perfectly capture what Bob Huizinga was to us, the student body of Unity Christian. The shock at the news of his death affected the entire senior class because Bob was a special person to all of us. Pages could be written about his friendliness and how he treated everyone with a little special attention. We could write about his fierce competitive spirit and his leadership. We all knew Bob as a friend, teammate and classmate, but Bob can’t be explained in so many words because he had a unique relationship with each person. With tears we say goodbye, with nostalgia we look back at the good times we had, and with thankfulness we can be assured that Bob lives in heaven in perfect peace. We love you, Bob. Always a smile, never a frown, Always a hand when someone was down; Happiness you gave to everyone you knew, No better things could anyone do. Your presence brought joy to everyone’s heart, Laughter and cheerfulness right from the start. Just when your life was brightest, Just when your life was best; You were called from this world of sorrow To a home of eternal rest. The blow was hard, the shock severe, We little thought your death so near, And only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell. Words cannot express his passing — He touched so many lives so naturally and beautifully. He was taken from us so quickly and yet... part of him lives on when we, in some small way, treat those he knew and loved as he would have treated them. As a son and brother we will always grieve his death and look forward to meeting him again where an ever-lasting Light shines. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon us all and give us peace. The peace that he has given eternally to Bob. The Huizinga Family 192 s