Vestaburg High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Vestaburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

Vestaburg High School Vestaburg, Mich. 1975-1976 Table of Contents Dedication ........................... 4 Administration Faculty ............. 5 Seniors.............................. 14 Organization ........................ 33 Activities .......................... 43 Underclassmen ....................... 54 Sports................................65 Grades .............................. 92 Ads ................................ 102 One Day IS at a Time In Dedication to Eva Nokes Eva R. Nokes, Secretary to the Superintendent will retire June 30, 1976, after serving the Vesta- burg School System for 28 consecutive years. Eva came to work in the fall of 1948 as the only secre- tary in the District. She was the receptionist, book- keeper, payroll clerk, lunch accountant, typist and many times study hall monitor. During this period she served as secretary to Superintendents Clair C. Stauffer, J. D. Scoby, Ed- ward J. Barry, and Keats R. Wood. Eva has been very devoted to her job, the school, the church, the community, and her family. We will miss her quick steps and ready smile. Have a wonderful retirement. You earned it! Harry Brown We would like to give recognition to Harry Brown who has lived in this community for 79 years. Harry worked for the Vestaburg School Sys- tem from January, 1936 to Spring 1940. During this time Harry drove the first school bus for the Vestaburg School. Harry then worked elsewhere for a few years, returning to work at the Vestaburg School in 1956-57 and has worked continously since then (only part time for the past few years). During the 23 1 2 years Harry has been with the Vestaburg Schools, he has been devoted to his work, his love for children, his church, family and his community. Harry graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1915 with a class of four. Harry and his wife have two children who also graduated from Vestaburg High School. The Vestaburg School children will always re- member you Harry for your treat of Molasses Cookies at Christmas time. ADMINISTRATION o From Our Superintendent For the last 4 years your school has wrestled with the pro- blem of additional space for our student body. Now there is a proposal to add space to the high school building, vocational building, and to provide a newK-4 elementary school. In addition there is a proposal for a new running track and tennis courts (long overdue) plus football field, baseball diamond and softball fields. Because you are closer to the need than many parents, you may want to take some of the responsibility for explaining the space problem. You are our future and upon your shoulders the Vestaburg Community School's destiny will ultimately rise or fall. We hope the educational and practical training you have received will aid your decisions. From Our Principal . . . For the class of 76, The time has come to enter into the adult world. Although high school is a reality it is still only a miniaturization of the real world. Our hope, therefore, lies in the thesis that students live with one other in a society full of turmoil and controver- sy. Hopefully the school of hard knocks , which is still ahead of you, will not be so difficult. You have the destiny and knowledge to make your future society a safe and meaningful place to live. Sincerely, Allen Smith Secretaries 6 Michael Barnes Social Studies Doug Palmer Sociology Government Michael Miller Special Education James Hodges Math Physics Richard Uren Band 9 Nadine Cain Reading Dianne Wilson Health G Phys. Ed. Patricia Christensen Spanish G English Kathryn Tissue English Tena Marsh English Psychology Office Practice Mrs. Tubbs Mary Watson Kelly Vusich Glenda Snyder Teresa Stratton Roxann Waldron Kathy Workman Sona St. Peter Kathy Sanders Bus Drivers Bus Mechanic Cal Calison Shared Time Bus Driver Anna Lahman Roger Keeler Terry Horton Raymond Wilson Joyce Erskin Ron Cain Harlem Gates James Hodges Clifford Palmer Dave Boyer Cooks Mrs. Bigelow Mrs. Stratton Mrs. Troop 13 SH0IN3S CARL COMPTON BETH DEYARMOND DAVID ERSKIN LYLE GOWARD CALVIN GRANDY ROGER HALL KEVIN HANSEN DANNY POTTER LYLE POWELSON JANICE ROUSE KATHY SANDERS BRENDA SHEETS CHERYL SHINABARGER GLENDA SNYDER CRAIG THOMPSON ROXANN WALDRON KIM WATSON PHYLLIS (CLARK) WELCH In Memory of William Meyers William (Bill) Meyers, died accidentally on August 17, 1975. He will always be remembed by his class- mates and friends as a quiet lad often a trait of his Great American Indian Heritage. He was outstanding in art. We will always be grateful for the beautiful painting he left for us in the lobby of the high school. Bill, we miss you and we wish we could have known you better. Senior Activities JEFF BEACH DAVID ERSKIN LYLE GOWARD Football-1 Sr. Band-1234 Track-1234 Baseball-1 Youth Leg. -34 Wrestling-1234 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Jazz Band-4 Annual Staff-34 Sr. Band-1234 Cadet Teach. -34 Golf-3 Track-4 Mock Trials-4 Student Council-34 Jazz Band-4 Spanish Club-23 Cadet Teach. -34 Cadet Teach. -4 Ski Club-4 NHS-34 Student Counci 1-1 Nat. Honor Soc.-4 Football-23 DAR BLANCHAN KEVIN HANSEN ROBIN KNICKERBOCKER Football-1234 Basketball-1234 Sr. Band-1 Basketball-1234 Football-1234 Spanish Club-2 Track-1234 Baseball-234 Cadet Teach. -34 Cadet Teach. -4 Track-23 Cadet Teach. -4 DAN LeMARBLE STU BORTON Youth Leg. -3 Sr. Band-1234 Wrestling-4 Track-1234 DARRELL HOLMES Basketball-12 AUTUMN BRAUHER Wrestling-1234 Class Sec. -4 Choir-2 Football-4 Ski Club-4 Cadet Teach. -3 V President-3 Softball-3 President-4 IVAN MORELAND Track-2 NHS-34 Basketball BETH DEYARMOND Sr. Band-12 Softball-34 Basketball-1234 Cadet Teach. -4 Cadet Teach. -4 Cadet Teach. -4 23 Senior Activities JEFF NARRAGON Sr. Band-1234 Golf-1234 Student Council-12 Cadet Teach. -34 Class Pres. -1 MIKE OWENS Football-234 Wrestling-234 KEVIN PATTERSON Golf-4 Ski Club-34 MIKE PATTERSON Golf-34 Ski Club-34 Cadet Teach. -4 RICK READ Football-23 Track-12 Ski Club-4 Cadet Teach.-1234 JANICE ROUSE Student Council-24 F.H.A.-123 Drama Club-23 Ski Club-4 Pep Club-23 Softball-1 Track-2 Cheer leading-14 Cadet Teach. -4 Basketball-1 KATHY SANDERS Band-1234 Cheerleading-13 Homecoming Ct. -34 FHA-2 NHS-4 Office Practice-34 Co-op-4 Class Treas. -23 CHERYL SHINABARGER Cadet Teach. -3 Track-2 FHA-23 Choir-23 Cheerleading-1 GLENDA SNYDER Sr. Band-1234 Softball-34 Cadet Teach. -34 Homecoming Queen-4 Basketball-2 Youth Leg. -3 Cheer leading-1234 NHS-34 Pep Club-1234 Class Sec. -1 Class Trea. -4 LORY SNYDER Homecoming Ct. -4 Pep Club-1 Glee Club-2 FHA-123 Cadet Teach. -3 Class Sec. -3 MARK SNYDER Football-123 Basketball-123 Track-2 Cadet Teach. - JIM STAUFFER Band-1234 Ski Club-234 Annual Staff-234 Youth Leg. -34 Track-4 Co-op-4 Cadet Teach. -4 24 SONA ST. PETER JV Cheerleading-13 Band-1234 Basketball-1 Youth Leg. -234 Co-op-4 Majorette-4 ROXANN WALDRON Sr. Band-1234 Youth Leg. -23 NHS-34 Class officer-24 Cadet Teach. -3 Ski Club-4 Spanish Club-12 Office Practice-4 KIM WATSON Cheerleading-1234 Sr. Band-1234 Cadet Teach. -234 Youth Leg. -34 Student Council-34 Jazz Band-4 Basketball-2 Ski Club NHS-4 KATHY WING Basketball-2 Softball-1 ROSE PARRISH Carnival Queen Ct. -12 Carnival Queen-4 Choir-123 Student Council Sec.-4 Student Council Sec. -4 Wrestlerette-4 ♦ ♦♦♦♦'♦♦ft Senior Honor Students Roxann Waldron Arlan Bollinger Lyle Go ward Glenda Snyder Kim Watson Darrell Holmes David Erckin Brenda Sheets Mike Patterson Robin Knickerbocker Dan LeMarble Jeff Beach Jeff Narragon Kathy Sanders Jim Stauffer Jr. -Senior Banquet — “Precious Moments” Mrs. Marsh G Mr. Derwin provide entertainment during pro- gram. Mr. Hodges, guest speaker, entertains audience with personal comments about each senior. Easy Breeze performs at formal dance after banquet. 26 We have to stop meeting this way. No that's okay. ayyyyyy . . . Patty-cake, Patty-cake. Buzz off, little sis. 27 Seniors Finally Make It K. Patterson G D. Potter L. Goward, K. Sanders G J. Beach entertain audience with a song. Class of 76 sit anxiously . . . waiting. Mock Elections by the Class of 76 Best Driver......................Roxann Waldron, Kathy Sanders Worse Driver.....................Calvin Grandy Class Lovers.....................Kevin Hansen, Glenda Snyder Best Boy Dancer..................Mike Patterson Best Girl Dancer.................Kim Watson Best Looking Boy.................Darwin Blanshan Best Looking Girl................Kathy Sanders Class Bum........................Stuart Borton Late For Everything..............Stuart Borton Class Girl Flirt.................Lori Teegardin, Kim Watson Class Boy Flirt..................Kevin Patterson Biggest Spender..................Victor Hildin Most Thrifty.....................Roxann Waldron Boy Athlete .....................Darwin Blanshan, Lyle Goward Girl Athlete.....................Lori Teegardin Class Optimist...................Glenda Snyder Class Pessimist..................David Erskin Class Gossip.....................Jackie Wolfgang Class Hot Rod (Boy)..............Victor Hilding Class Hot Rod (Girl).............Lori Teegardin Class Boy Brownie................David Erskin Class Girl Brownie...............Roxann Waldron Most Talkative...................Jeff Beach, Autumn Brauher Done The Most For Vestaburg . . . Lyle Goward Done Vestaburg For the Most . . . Victor Hilding Class Dizzy......................Sona St. Peter Shyest...........................Arlan Bollinger Most Bold........................Autumn Brauher Most Brawn.......................Jeff (Bo) Narragon Best Dressed Boy.................Kevin Hansen Best Dressed Girl................Kathy Sanders Most Popular Boy.................Jeff (Bo) Narragon Most Popular Girl................Lori Teegardin Class Artist.....................Mike Patterson, Sona St. Peter Class Intellect..................Roxann Waldron Class Leader.....................Darrell Holmes Class Musician...................Jeff Beach Most Studious....................Arlan Bollinger Class Clown......................Rick Read Class Orator.....................Darrell Holmes Jolliest.........................Jeff (Bo) Narragon Hall Walker......................Rick Read Most Likely To Succeed...........David Erskin 30 CLASS SONG: “Looking For Space” by John Denver CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS POEM: ‘‘Tomorrow Is Ours” CLASS MOTTO: Remember yesterday for the memories, but look at tomorrow as the future. CLASS COLORS: Red, White, Blue 31 32 ORGANIZATIONS Senior Band FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Kim Watson, Lynnette Kane, Tina Freeman, Tracy Reed, Laura Palmer, Glenda Beach, Kim Hacker, Lisa Erskin, Connie Ruter, Carole Thompson, Sandy Sanders, Kathy Sanders, Darlene Moore, Jan Dickinson, Judy Compton, Kelly Reed, Kim Gerovac, Tammy Dawe, Jeff Beach, Roxann Waldron. SECOND ROW: Jim Camp, Kurt Peas ley, Laura Wolfgang, Joe Hillard, Shannon Kane, Debbie Erskin, Theresa Throop, Robin Butcher, Mark Carrick, Glenda Snyder, Brian Stratton, Kevin Bollinger, Bill Calverley, Ryan Peasley, CorrinCairl, Lonnie Wadle, Jim Clark, Randy Hall, LuAnn Marshall, Jackie Hills, Mary Mayer, Sona St. Peter, Sheila Rose, Barb Lemmons, Carol Hetherington, Jeanne Wolfgang, Dawn Grover, Nancy Keyes, Debbie Sanders, Virginia Palmer, Dana Henderson, Becky Mallory, Tonyia Watson, Lori Horton. THIRD ROW: Jeff Nar- ragon, Randy Johnson, Steve Deyarmond, Tim Knickerbocker, Brian Keys, Tyler Throop, Curt Throop, Tom Mc- Nerney, Brian Waldron, Larry Underwood, Jim Stauffer. BACK ROW: David Erskin, Kathy Workman, Mary Watson, Michelle Workman, Lori Erskin, Cheryl Alexander, Kim Grover, Mark Wagner, Jeff Throop, Mark Cornell, Brian Throop, Eric Erskin, Scott Marshall, Blaine Workman, and Band Director, Richard Uren. Seniors The V. H. S. Marching Wolves participated in half time activities in our six home football games. Highlights of our season included; the majorette's fire-baton routine, and the Smiley , the Thing and the Machine . The band traveled to the Beal City Centennial Parade, solo ensemble festival, and the District and State competition. 35 tlx tu n FRONT ROW, L TO R: Theresa Gibson, Cheryl Manley, Lorna Woodrow, Rachel Rons, Advisor; Mrs. Thompson, Dinah Potter, Margret Pumford, Glenda Beach. BACK ROW L TO R: Robin Dierickx, Carole Thompson, Chris Hagen, Sheila Rose, Lois Palmer, Denise Vaughn, Sherri Crystal, Marlene Bollinger, LuAnn Nielsen. Spanish Club FRONT ROW, L TO R: Advisor, Mrs. Christenson, Kelly Reed, Tina Freeman, Helen Meyers, Judy Compton, BACK ROW, L TO R: Jim Camp, Randy Johnson, Darrell Evans, Ken Moreland 36 National Honor Society BACK, L. TO R. - Kelly Reed, Roxann Waldron, Kathy Sanders, David Erskin, Lyle Goward, Lynette Kane, Janet Feldkamp, Mr. Koutz. FRONT, L TOR. - Tina Freeman, Kelly Vusich, Kim Watson, J an Dickinson, Lori Horton, Valerie Walker, Glenda Snyder, Darrell Holmes. ABOVE: New inductees for the 1975-1976 school year. RIGHT: D. Erskin, D. Holmes, and R. Waldron discuss plans for next meeting. Student Council STANDING: Terry Olney (Tres. ), Rose Parish (Sec. ), Janice Rouse (V. Pres. ), Janet FeldKamp (Ptes. ), Tina Blaquiere, Karen Vusich, Kurt Peasley, Linnae Arch- ambault, Rusty Teegardin, Kail Holmes, Steve Holmes, Brad Showers. TOP: Mr. Palmer, Lyle Goward, Randy Schmidt, Kim Warson, Jim Camp, Kathy Workman, Kelly Vusich, Heather Watson, Robin Jennison, Matt Snyder. This year's Student Council has had a very productive year. Some of their ac- tivities included Homecoming and they arranged to have a pop machine. They al- so plan to purchase a new stereo system and a painting of a Wolverine in the cen- ter of the gym. The establishment of noon hour activities included a game room and films. Cadet Teachers Youth Leg in Action L. Goward and J. Camp discuss bill. Advisors D. Wilson and B. Roe. D. Erskin in committee. BELOW: K. atson prepares for next session. D. LeMarble ap- proaches bench. J K. Workman and R. Waldron listens critically. Detroit Lions Come to V.H.S.; Seniors Profit K. Watson G I. Moreland waiting to get an autograph. Getting ready for the REBOUND. . . 42 Lions pose for group snap-shot. Mardi Gras . . . 1976 Crowning of the King and Queen. Mr. Arbogast assists in announcing. Jump for joy. Mr. Cain, Master of Ceremony Try your luck at the fish pond. Twirp Week at V.H.S. Jogging Club FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Prince, Tina Blaqure, Dewayne Keyes, Pam Hancock, Julie Vaughn, Teresa Navarre, Karen Vusich. BACK ROW: Scott Marshall, Sandi Cowling, Sherri Chrystal, Carol Shinabarger, Elaine Stauffer, Dana Henderson, Vicky Freeman, Mr. Palmer. Librarians Ron Fisk, Mark Carrick, Mike Mayne, Wayne MacClaren, Janice Throop, Brenda Holmes, Rachel Rons, Marlene Bollinger, Lois Palmer, Becky Mallory, Mrs. Huggins. Yearbook Staff FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Shannon Kane, Jan Dickenson, Lynette Kane, Dan La Marble, Lyle Goward: Editor, Karen Vusich, Elaine Stuaffer, Tena Marsh: Advisor. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Laura Wolfgang, Carole Thompson, Kelly Vusich, Connie Ruter, Kim Watson, Craig Gates. Missing From Pic- ture: Sharon Davis: Co-Editor. Stage Band FRONT ROW: T. Reed, D. Moore, N. Keyes, J. Beach, K. Gerovac, L. Erskin, T. Watson, K. Watson, B. Mallory, C. Hetherington, V. Palmer. SECOND ROW: D. Erskin, S. Deyarmond, R. Hall, R. Pea- sley, Wm. Calverley, T. Dawe, B. Keyes, T. Throop, BACK ROW: C. Cairl, J. Throop. FRONT ROW: P. Shine, L. Woodrow, S. Crystal, L. Shine. SECOND ROW: M. Mayer, J. Wolfgang, M. Read, C. Manley, B. King, K. Jenison, T. Jenison THIRD ROW: D. Eager, M. Navarre, M. Thrush, K. Sheets, L. Wolfgang, C. Freedon, S. Lambert, L. Eager, D. Muscott, FOURTH ROW: M. Wager, R. Crystal, C. Manley, S. Wing, J. Carll, L. VanGheluwe, C. Horton, R. Wing. Choir 48 Ski Club Enjoys Winter . . . Class Representatives, Frosh- Debbie Erskin, Soph- Jill Teegardin, Junior- Mary Watson, Seniors- Lori Teegardin, Glenda Snyder, Lori Snyder, Kathy Sanders. Their escorts were: Randy Schmidt, Blaine Workman, Mike Patterson, Darwin Blanshan, Kevin Hansen, Mark Snyder and Rick Peterson. Only the senior girls were running for queen. Homecoming 1975 Homecoming Queen Glenda Snyder Senior Float 1975 The Homecoming queen candiates and last year's queen (Cindy Teegardin) riding in the parade Home- coming day. Homecoming is a time for many kinds of activi- ties. This year the seniors sold mums, but all the classes participated by building floats. The game was close, but was lost in the closing seconds. But the spirit that was shown that night and the week before is something everyone should be proud of. Homecoming Happenings Valentines Day at V.H.S. 53 Togetherness Is .. . Bryan Brooks Bill Calverley Jim Camp Vincent Corner Jan Dickinson Linda Eager Tammy Farnsworth Janet Feldkamp Randy Garber Craig Gates Jay Gerred Brent Grover 54 the Dawn Grover Mark Grover Jackie Hanes Tim Hillard Jackie Hills Jim Hopkins Lori Horton Yancy Horton Pam Hyde Bryan Jenison Brenda Johnston Mark Johnston Junior Class . . Cheryl Manley Kim Marshall Mary Mayer Tina Norman Peril Oliver Bob Persal Connie Ruter Randy Schmitt Tim Sheets Shelli Shutes Kevin Smith Montie Smith 56 Junior Class Excels Swing and a Smile Tom Solomanson Teresa Stratton Steve Tugan Tom Van Horn Kelly Vusich Valorie Walker Mary Watson Marcy Webster Jeanne Wolfgang Blaine Workman Kathy Workman Dennis Wright 57 Sophomore Class . . . Dave Alexander Glenda Beach Kevin Bollinger Marlene Bollingei Darrell Evans Ron Fisk Teresa Gibson Dan Graves Robin Butcher Ronald Carl Jeanette Carll Mark Carrick Ellen DeMeyer Steve Deyarmond Dave Eager Eric Erskin Ronald Christie Judy Compton Sandi Cowling Bob Davis % Randy Johnson Nancy Keyes Tim Knickerbocker Cheryl Langin Kevin MacLaren Becky Mallory Scott Marshall Mike Mayne Tom McNerney Helen Meyers Ted Modrow Ken Moreland 59 60 Mike Navarre LuAnne Neilsen Terry Olney Lewis Ordiway Becky Palmer Laura Palmer Lois Palmer Kurt Peas ley SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Pres. Kurt Peasley Vice Pres. Robin Dierickx Sec. Tina Freeman Tres. Tim Knickerbocker Dinah Potter Margret Pumford Mary Read Kelly Reed Rachel Rons Sheila Rose Sandy Sander? Pat Sheets Larry Shinabarger Lyman Smith Laura Snyder Elaine Stauffer Jimmy Wrisley Laura Wolfgang Terry Wood Brian Stratton Jill Teegardin Carole Thompaon Curt Throop Marty Thrush Julie Trumpour Denise Vaughn Lonnie W adle Phil W alikangas Michele Walker Mark Wegner Bill Wilson Chuck Wing Don W ing Ken W ing Sally Wing 61 Freshmen Enthusiasm — L. Archambault T. Blaquiere P. Bollinger L. Bor ton C. Bradley D. Brecht M. Boyer L. Busman C. Cairl S. Church J. Clark M. Cornell J. Corner J. Darmody D. Davis T. Dawe D. Erskin L. Erskin G. Ferguson V. Freeman K. Gerovac S. Grandy C. Graves R. Hall P. Hancock J. Hillard R. Hinton B. Hitsman C. Horton G. Jenison ABOVE: The Ninth grade entry in the Homecoming float competition took second place. RIGHT: Debbie Erskin was escorted by her father during half-time. 62 HOMECOMING REPRESENTATIVE a Breathe of Fresh A ir D. Johnson S. Kane B. Keyes B. King D. King C. Manley R. Marsh T. Reed R. Russel D. Sanders D. Schaub C. Shattuck B. Lemmons J. Marshall L. Marshall D. Moore C. Mortensen D. Muscott P. Narragon T. Navarre J. Neitzel D. Nicholson V. Palmer R. Peasley G. Polley C. Powers FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Kim Gerovac - Treas. Barb Lemmons - Sec., Tina Blaquiere - Pres. Linnae Archambault - Vice Pres. 63 C. Shinabargar L. Shine D. Shutes R. Snyder H. Swan R. Teegardin B. Throop J. Throop T. Throop K. Thrush V. Tugan L. Underwood L. VanGheluwe J. Vaughn K. Vusich J. Wadle T. Wrisley B. Waldron T. Watson D. Wayer R. Wing K. Woodrow ATHLETICS r Close Games BOTTOM ROW-KEVIN SMITH, MIKE OWENS, DAN POTTER, JEFF BEACH, DAR BLANSHAN, KEVIN HASNEN, LYLE GOWARD, DARRELL HOLMES, BRYAN JENSION, MANAGERS, TIM PEARL, MATT VUSICH. TOP ROW- COACH BARNES, BLAINE WORKMAN, CRAIG GATES, JIM CAMP, STEVE TUCAN, DENNIS WRIGHT BILL CALAVERLY, NYLE McNERETY, ERICERSKIN, SCOTT MARSHALL. SCHEDULE TRI-COUNTY 6 V. H. S. 7 SARANAC 10 6 CARSON 0 7 ASHLEY 28 8 CEN. MONTCALM 18 13 M. S.D. 12 47 GENESEE 22 20 MORRICE 21 7 MONTAB ELLA 15 13 LEFT: CAPTAINS KEV HANSEN, GDAR BLANSHAN WITH COACH BARNES 66 Highlight Season SENIORS All Conference Kev Hansen cut and squirmed for 867 yards for the season. LEFT: Dennis Wright and all Conference Lyle Goward pro- vided steady block- ing for the Wolv- erines, and also put the crunch in on defense. RIGHT All Conf. Blaine Workman (12) showed great talent for the first time quaterbacking for the wolves. Dar Blanshan showed more hustle than most of the other players. Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders BACK: K. Watson, K. Vusich, J. Dickinson, G. Snyder, T. Stratton, J. Rouse, FRONT: T. Throop, L. Teegardin. Seniors: K. Watson, G. Snyder, L. Teegardin, J. Rouse. Support School Spirit! 69 L. Snyder, K. Gerovac, S. Grandy, K. Vusich, L. Archambault J.V. FOOTBALL WOLVERINES STANDING: Robert Shinabarger, Mark Cornell, Joe Hillard, Larry Underwood, Jeff Darmody, Gordie Jennison, Dennis Johnson, Larry Borton, Jeff Throop, Assistant Coach: Gary Arbogast, Coach: Jack Pearl. SITTING: Brian Keyes, Kurt Pealley, Tim Knickerbocker, Kevin Bollinger, Larry Shinabarger, Curt Throop, Buzz Hansen, Jeff Marshall, Mike Navarre, Robert Snyder. Golfers — Genin' in the Swing! KNEELING: Gordy Jerome, Tyler Throop, Ryan Peasley, Randy Johnson. STANDING: Mr. Uren, Kevin Patterson, Jeff Narragon, Mike Patterson, and Bill Calverley Sacred Heart Ed more Lake view Crystal Belding The golf team was one and eight for the 1975 season. This was somewhat of a dismal season in the win column but the young players showed good improvement for next season. -Mr. Uren At last, the 9th hole! 71 Our Record Didn't Reflect the Work We Put in . . . BASKETBALL 1975-76 OPPONENTS St. Charles Beal City Montabella M. S.D. Ashley Montcalm Ashley Saranac rorrice Sacred Heart al City cred Heart anac A wt Carson City Montabella . S.D. THEM L to R: Terry Wood, Craig Gates, Randy Schmidt, Coach Fedio, Blaine Workman, Jeff Beach, DarBlanshan, Kevin Hansen, and Mgrs. But We Had the Magic of Believing Seniors: Dar Blanahan Jeff Beach Kevin Hansen We Strive for One Goal: Spirited Victories Seniors: K. Watson, G. Snyder K. Watson M. Watson K. Workman K. Vusich G. Snyder T. Stratton Varsity Cheerleaders take 2nd place at Montcalm Area Competition. 74 J. V. Basketball Manager: Wayne Keyes, Kevin Bol- linger, Brian Stratton, Mark Carrick, Buzz Hansen, Eric Erskin, Coach- Lynn Vansickler. BOTTOM ROW- Kurt Peasley, Tim Knickerbocker, Larry Shinabarger, Kurt Throop. ABOVE: Brian Stratton shows the concentration and deter- mination it takes to be a good Basketball player. THEM US St. Charles Beal City Montabella M. S. D. Ashley Genesee Central Mont. Morrice Genesee 59 39 53 41 47 68 42 44 30 48 46 53 66 47 33 66 49 50 89 Ashley Saranac Morrice Sacred Heart Beal City Sacred Heart Saranac Carson City Montabella M. S. D. Overall record was 7-12 Conference record was 6-2 League Champs THEM 44 53 36 68 46 68 55 69 60 61 75 Varsity Girls’ Basketball Tammy Hansen, Jill Teegardin, Marcy Webster, Perri Oliver, Mary Mayer, Coach Jake Helms, Connie Ruter, Beth Deyarmond, LuAnn Marshall, Mary Watson, Kathy Workman. GIRLS BASKETBALL H Montabella A Ithaca A Beal City A Genesee H Ithaca A M. S. D. H Ashley H Morrice A Fulton H Genesee H Beal City H Moirice A Montabella A Ashley TOURNAMENTS Michigan Luthem Seminary J. V. Girls’ Basketball FRONT: Sandy Sanders, Cheryl Langin, Bev King, Robin Butcher, Corrin Cairl, Sherry Grandy, manager Heather Watson. BACK: Theresa Jenison, Barbi Lemmons, Debbi Erskin, Laura Wolfgang, Tonyia Watson, Lisa Erskin, Kim Jenison, Coach Cathy Pishos. 1975- ■ 76 Varsity Jr. Varsity w 36-22 L 24-20 L 38-22 L 32-27 L 28-18 L 33-22 L 42-27 L 27-20 L 35-29 W 41- 4 W 47-20 W 33- 3 L 35-29 w 29-21 L 44-40 L 40-30 L 41-28 w 32-30 L 35-32 L 32-22 W 49-46 L 35-24 W 39-38 W 32-29 w 33-28 L 26-22 L 42-24 W 35-19 L 50-31 BOTTOM ROW-Wayne MacLaren, Darrell Holmes, Dennis Johnson, STANDING-Coach Pearl, Stuart Borton, Lyle Goward, Nyle McNertry, Calvin Grandy, Roger Hall, Manager-Jake Borton, Missing Mike Owens. Roger Hall working for a take down against Monta- bella. Wrestling is a demanding sport. You have to be dedicated to be successful. Wrestlers lose up to 7 pounds a night. Your whole 78 iiiiiiin body has to be in shape or it is impossible to wrestle for six minutes. We will have three returning lettermen to next years team. Stuart Borton-13 Record-Season-Life l§-5 76-25 Darrell Holmes-119 Record-Season-Life 26-3 88-19 Roger Hall-155 Record-Season-Life 15-7 44-38 Vestaburg qual- ified eight people for the state meet, but only two placed. Wayne placed 2nd at 126, and Lyle placed 2nd at 138. The wrestlers went 7 and 6 in the win and loss standings. Capti an Lyle Goward, and Co- Capt Darrell Holmes. The wrestling team will be rebuilding next year because seven seniors will be gone. Wayne MacLaren-126 Record-Season-Life 28-44 75-33 Lyle Goward-138 Record-Season-Life 30-2 48-9 Calvin Grandy-145 R e cord-S e ason - L i f e 19-10-1 116-32-2 79 Wolverine Sports More Candids . . . Trackmen of 76’ STANDING-Co Mr. Cain, Larry Shi nab arger, Scott Marshall, Blaine Workman, Craig Gates, Jeff Beach, Carl TOM Rnw0? TW° Dan £e.Marble Arlan Bollinger, Jim Camp, Lyle Goward, Brian Jenision, Terry Wood. BOT- lom l w BUnshan yCS’ R°bert Snyder Larry Underwood, Bryan Throop, Randy Marsh. Missing Most Improved Arlan Bollinger Track is a sport that takes a lot of dis- cipline, and self-determination. Our record was six and three for the year. We took second in the conference meet. We only had one new record set this year, and Darwin Blanshan set a new pole vault record of 12 feet and nine inches. We also had a lot of help from six freshman that ran this year. Jeff Beach also set a new record in the dis- cus this year. M.U.P. Track Capt. Lyle Goward Dan LeMarble Senior Events Darwn Blanshan- Pole Vault, 440 yd. dash. Jeff Beach- Shot Put, Discus, Mile, Mile Relay. Arlan Bollinger- Two Mile. Dan Lemarble- 880 yd. Run, 440 yd. dash. Lyle Goward- 880 yd. Run, 440 yd. dash and 220 yd. dash. Jeff Beach Wolverines Finish League Champs . . . Coach Arbogast, Craig Gates, Kevin Bollinger, Kevin Hansen, Bill Calverley, Steve Tugan, Blaine Workman, Jeff Marshall, Nyle McMurtrey, Buzz Hansen, Scott Marshall, Wayne Keyes, mgr. Not pic- tured: Dan Potter. VARSITY BASEBALL Montabella them 8 us 6 Carson City 4 3 Fulton 7 8 Beal City 4 0 Ashley 12 4 Morrice 0 2 Genessee 4 5 Farwell 3 4 M. P. Sacred Heart 17 7 Morrice 3 6 Genessee 1 12 Ashley 4 11 Farwell 5 0 Fulton 10 9 M. P. Sacred Heart 12 6 Sag. St. Stevens 3 13 K. Hansen G D. Potter While Gaining Valuable Experience Senior Kevin Hansen, All Con- ference, First Team, Infield. Not pictured: Senior Dan Potter, All Conference, First Team, Outfield. Junior Bill Calverley, named All Con- ference, First Team, Catcher. Junior Blaine Workman, named All Conference, First Team, Infield. Coach Arbogast and Kevin Hansen. Sophomore Kevin Bollinger, named All Conference, First Team, Pitch- er. Sophomore Buzz Hansen, named All Conference Honorable Mention. We have won the MSAC for three consecutive years, only losing one conference game, with 14 wins and one loss in three seasons. I would like to thank the members of this team for their 'never quit' attitude. I also want to thank Coach Barnes for three years of voluntary service as my assistant and J. V. Coach. Coach Arbogast J. V. Baseball ) 5 ' Thr00p’ b Clark T- McNerney, M. Carrick, M. Cornell, L. Borton, K. Peasley, Coach Barnes. (2ND ROW) T. Kmckerbocker, R. Peasley, R. Teegardin, J. Hillard, J. Throop, L. Shinabarger, G. Jenison, T. Throop. Coach Barnes checks line up. Girls' Softball Jir Seniors Lori Teegardin Beth Deyarmond Not Shown Glenda Snyder All Conference Lori Teegardin Rachel Rons •gfrif-.'- i '-' .� M.S.D. Won Ashley Lost Morrice Lost Genesee Lost Morrice Won M.S.D. Won Genesee Lost Ashley Lost Scared Heart Lost R. Rons warming up. L. Marshall G C. Cairl heading for the field. Student Council Presents . . . ABOVE: Mrs. Fox works on dry flower arrangements. BELOW: K. Vusich and D. Wright take time out from the various activities. 88 Special Interest Day. LEFT: Mrs. Cain shows students how to make a quilt. ABOVE: Mr. Cain demonstrates various formations on the trampoline. BELOW: L. Horton, B. Lemmons and T. Olney learn how to build a yearbook page. Everyday Happenings at V.H.S. Same old lunch line. J. Teegardin attentively watching the game? Just hangin' around Hi there! Another exciting dance at V.H.S. 9th Grade Basketball FIRST ROW: T. Throop, J. Marshall, R. Peasley, and J. Clark. SECOND ROW: Coach Helms, J. Hillard, L. Borton, G. Jenison, L. Underwood, and J. Wadle. Schedule 14 Chippewa Hills Montabella Beal City Fulton Montabella Ashley Sacred Heart Fulton Sacred Heart Chippewa Hills Ashley Beal City 91 GRADES 8th Grade Sheila Avery Aaron Beach Steve Bird Greg Bradley Jason Bradley Roger Bradley Ruth Borton Dan Calverley Brenda Carl Larry Carroll Mary Church Brian Davis Ricky Davis Shirley Douglas Jeff Erskin Lori Erskin Larry Famsworth Ken Fisk JoAnn Gates Jeff Grover Jeffery Grover Kim Grover Rhonda Grover JohnHagerman Theresa Horton Bobby Henderson Karl Holmes Steve Holmes Robin Jenison Grant Jerome Duane Johnston R ache lie Johnston Wayne Keyes Mike King Jim Liberty Tina Liberty 93 Brian MacLaren Carol Marsh Don Marshall Todd Marshall Karen Marvin Sig Mod row Robyn Molby Misti Montgomery Elaine Moreland David Moreland Pete Oliver Mike Olney Melody Owen Gary Packer Tim Pearl Dan Rons Randy Rouse Curt Scramlin Don Silvers Jim Solomonson Shannon Smith Penny Snyder Clarence Stocklir Laurie Stratton Carla Trayer Charles Trayer Annette Throop Doug Vaughn Melinda Wadle David Walker Nancy Walker Delona Wayer 94 8th Grade 95 8TH Grade float takes place for Homecoming. 7th Graders Loyal Billiou Ruthanne Bird Stewart Bollinger Jake Borton Patti Bradley Rodney Brauher Sherri Busman JR Butcher Ran aye Cairl Denise Camp Tracy Carr Gale Carrick Lorree Carroll Tammy Clements Kathleen Collins Shelly Darmody David Davis Roy Davis William Deyarmond T am my Erhard Jackie Evans Teresa Fisk Bruce Ferguson Janice Ferguson Scott Freeman Melissa Gerovac Chris Grover Donie Hamlin Phyllis Hanes Tammy Hill Patti Hills Sidney Hitsman Suzanne Holmes Laurie Howell Tina Huckins Randy Jenison DuWayne Johnson Greg Johnson Bruce Keyes Terry Kindle Kelly King Joellyn Knickerbocker Scott England Douglas Lashbrook Douglas Litwiller Todd Cogswell Diana Mayne Harry McClellan Scott Molby Eddie Muscott Terry Myers Susan Olejniczak Brenda Osterhout Susan Pearl Karen Patterson Rex Potter David Riggs Bobby Rose Loretta Shinabargar Linda Shine Brad Showers Matt Snyder Anne Swan John Swinson Bill Teegardin Terry Dennis Annette Throop Rolla Trayer Bill Walker Heather W atson Dick Webster Linda Wing Jack Wood Mary Wood Rex Woodrow Dee Ann Wright Denise Ziegler 97 Junior High Band (Seventh Grade L to R) R. Trayer, D. Wright, R. Cairl, H. Watson, A. Throop, P. Bradley, M. Gerovac, ROW 2: T. Kindle, D. Ziegler, P. Hanes, S. Pearl, T. Hill, J. Knickerbocker, S. Holmes, P. Hills. ROW 3: S. Olejnczak, K. Collins, D. Camp, K. Patterson, T. Myers, M. Wood. ROW 4: J. Wood, B. Keyes, B. Deyarmond, B. Showers, D. Riggs. (Eighth Grade L to R) ROW 1: D. Darmody, D. Rons, K. Ziegler, W. Keyes, R. Bradley, C. Scramlin, G. Packer, B. Freeman, A. Beach. ROW 2: D. Wayer, P, P. Snyder, T. Hansen, J. Wood, R. Jenison, M. Church, A. Williams. ROW 3: M. Wadle, R. Borton, M. Workman, C. Alexander, L. Strattom, C. Tra- yer. ROW 4: N. Walker, S. Modrow, K. Grover, L. Erskin, G. Jerome, T. Pearl. 98 Kim Grover, Michelle Workman, Joanna Gates, Carla Trayer, Melody Owen, Cheryl Alexander. Jr. High Football TOP L TO R, Mr. Atkins, R. Worth, C. Scramlin, H. McClellan, S. Holmes, J. Bradley, D. Marshall, D. Darmody, T. Pearl, R. Jenison, Mr. Miller. MIDDLE: D. Johnson, D. Rons, G. Jerome, J. Wood, T. Marshall, B. Showers, K. Ziegler, M. Snyder, D. Calverley. BOTTOM: B. Teegardin, J. Borton, J. Butcher, R. Bradley, S. Freeman, B. Keys. 100 Jr. High Sports Eighth Grade TOP ROW: L TO R, Mr. Atkins, T. Marshall, T. Pearl, D. Marshall, J. Bradley, S. Holmes, D. Darmody, R. Worth. BOTTOM ROW: D. Rons, D. Calverley, K. Holmes, K. Ziegler. Seventh Grade TOP ROW: L TO R, Mr. Miller, B. Showers, D. Johnson, R. Jenison, G. Carrick, H. McClellan, J. Wood. BOTTOM ROW: D. Lashbrook, B. Teegardin, S. Freeman, H. Snyder, D. Webster. ERTISING UNCLE PAUL’S FOODS Groceries - Meats - Produce SPOT PARTY STORE Groceries DIP ICE CREAM Coffee Counter Beer and Wine HOURS 8-12:00 THE WISHING Don9s TV. WELL Sales and Service FLOWER GIFT SHOP Zenith, Quasar, Sony On M-46 at Rock Lake Car Tapes, Radios and Vestaburg, MLch Componete 48891 Vestaburg, Mich. 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