Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1981 volume:

CLASS OF 1981 presents MEMORIES ---------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS Dedication 2 Seniors 3 Underclassmen 18 Administration and Board of Education 28 Faculty and Classes 29 Clubs and Organizations 45 Activities 55 Sports 67 Closing 87 Patrons 88 ______________________________________________________J Wakefield H.S. I Wakefield. Ml DEDICATION Mr. Allan Davidson We, the class of nineteen hundred eighty-one, would like to dedicate this ECHO to a teacher who has helped us through our studies, as well as become our friend. Many of us have worked with him supporting and participating in the athletic program. Because of all the time and friendship he has given to us he has fondly been called “Daddy D.” Thank you, Mr. Davidson, for all your help and friendship. f DEBRA McGINN November 22, 1963-Novembcr 24, 1975 MEMORIALS r----- To each there comes a time of beautiful and lasting peace. George Webster Douglas 4 Joy must follow sorrow As sunshine follows rain. AmhorEnknown REMEMBERING The thoughts and prayers of others Are often with you now. When you must live with sorrow And unhappiness somehow. Oh, may it help the shadows lift To know that others care. And that they are remembering With sympathy and prayer. Virginia Blanck Moore V DONALD ALLAN SWETT June 5, 1962-Novcmber 17, 1978 of the Times We Left Behind 5 Scattered Pictures Frank James A more Darin Michael Anno ns on Kirk Henry Backman Donald Ray Bekkala Rebecca Lynn Bennett Jean Marie Blodgett Pamela Broemer 6 Megan Mary Burke Christopher Philip Janet Lynn Daniels Betty Lou Delich Cormier Bruce James Forchette Robert Mark Foster Carmen Anthony Mary Jo Gustafson Granato 7 Jim F. Melod Don Jackie Tanja Can It Be That It Was Merrie Doug Betsy Marti Debbie Vicki Mike S. and Joy Megan Tony All So Simple Then A Paula Lori Mary Janet 9 I anja Lynn Hamilton Randy Lee Hedman Ralph Albert Hemming Tammy Marie Johnson Christine Helen Mattson Michael George Miheve Cindy LeeAnn Milton Marti Rie Movrich Dale Alan Nurmi James Antony Ozzello William Russell Parker Margie Lynne Pedrin 11 MR. AND MISS PERSONALITY Mike Sibley and Debbie Thompson Smiles we gave MR. AND MISS FLIRT Jim Forchetteand Betsy Dclich MR. AND MISS ATHLETIC Bill Parker and Jean Blodgett MR. HANDSOME AND MISS BEAUTIFUL Tony Ringsmuth and Mary Gustafson to one another MR. AND MISS HUMOROUS Doug West and Jean Wiita MR. AND MISSSMILE Mike Miheveand Paula Rydeski MR. AND MISS HAIR Jim Ozzelloand Jackie Bolen tiSSukt MR. AND MISS EYES Jim Williams and Lori Richter Mary Jo Perona Pamela Ruth Pikka Merrie Bethany Richard James Randall Poikonen Mary Elizabeth Lori Elizabeth Richter Richards Anton James Ringsmuth Lynell Carol Ringsmuth Paula Jane Rydeski Gary Lee Sell 14 Jeanne Marie Shauger Michael John Sibley Deborah Lynn Janet Lee Vittone Thompson Doug Glenn West Jean Ann Wiita Gerald John Wiitanen Pearl Lanette Wiitanen James Joseph Williams Lori Ann Yatczak 15 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ADVISOR TREASURER Bonnie Brennan SECRETARY Lori Richter VICE-PRESIDENT Carol Karling PRESIDENT Doug West 16 Miss Odessa Carlson GRADUATES WITH HIGH HONORS Mary Gustafson Janet Vittone HIGH HONORS V i )k Nwr M Mary Perona Merrie Poikonen f----------------------------- CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS COLORS: Red and Silver CLASS SONG: THE WAY WE WERE CLASS MOTTO: To Live your life in your own wav To reach for the goals you have set for yourself To be the you you want to be That is success. ____________________________J GRADUATES WITH HONORS wmmw Carol Karling Cindy Milton Mary Richards Lori Richter HONORS Tanja Hamilton Debbie Thompson Juniors Michael Bruno Jim Buckler Paula Danielson John Davidson Jenny Delich Rick Doney Leonora Ellsworth Steven Fchlhaber Marty Forchcttc Raymond Foster Dean Gerbig Dawn Gilkison John Grayvold I.inda Halbcrg Lori Hocking Michele Ikola Lisa Jarvinen Julie Johnson Ronald Johnson Walter Johnson Dawn Beth Krznarich Joel Laessig Michael Lane Kathy McCarthy Patricia Mahan Michael Marczak Brian Massi Brett Mathis Keith Mattila Paula Manila 18 11th Grade Scott Mattila Michelle Miljevich Paul Morrison Michelle Movrich Todd Ozzello John Parker Jauneen Pikka BkYJL Jeffrey Saari Vickie Ringsmuth Carl St. Ours Tina Tibaldo MaryTruckey Sandra Urbanski David St. Ours Jesse Shauger George Skolasinski Jean Sordahl Not Pictured: Karen Foster Mary Johnson Ted Mattila Donna Pedrin Bill Zwick Kelly Yatchak Jayne Yatczak Peter Yon Class Officers Advisors — Mrs. Katharine Krznarich, Mr. Alex Gembolis President — Rick Doney, Vice-President — Paula Mattila Treasurer — Dawn Korpi, Secretary — Mary Truckey 19 Sophomores Amanda Amorc Cynthia Anderson Pamela Bennett Brian Blodgett Debra Bouvette Linda Brennan Mary Bugni Liette Casanova David Cormier Joyce Dalbeck Mark Danielson Julie Davidson Edward Deloria Lisa Erickson Joan Garoux Lisa Habersetzer Kim Halvorson Bobbi Harju Wendy Hedman Rhoda Holmes Michael ikola Christopher Johnson Kevin Johnson Scott Johnson Renee Kahila Sandra Kahila Christine Kotila Kim Kruger Sheila Lcuzzo Dennis Libertoski John Liimakka Paul Linna Lynn Maki Frances Minier Michael Movrich David Nelson Diane Nurmi Judy Nurmi James Olexa Kim Olson Gregory Ozzello Sandra Pcdrin 20 10th Grade Linda Pcrtilc Brian Pcrttula James Pikka Jeffrey Pikka Robert Richards Kay Richter Mathew Ringsmuth Sheri Sordahl David Suckow JoySwett JoeyTibaldo PaulTruckcy Richard Wanink Gregory Williams Not Pictured: Terrance Bratsch, Suzanne Granato, Debra Jurmu, Thomas Lindquist, William Moore, Joseph Pikka Class Officers James Wuorinen Secretary Linda Pertile Treasurer Lynn Maki President Debbie Jurmu Vice-President Kymm Olson Advisor Mr. Joseph Forini 21 Freshmen David Anderson Dana Dclich Lynn Annonson Gcorgctta Jean Ballonc Rebel English Douglas Buckler Daniel Clark Diane Dalbcc Robin Danielson Elizabeth Flogaug Teresa Foster Randy Giackino Brad Grayvold Randall Halbcrg Carol Hanson Russell Hemming Mary Ikola Robert Hcil Jane Johnson Melissa Johnson Edwin Korpi Russell Korpi Kelly Kotenberg Christine Michael Libertoski Sheri Marttila Cynthia Massi Susan McFarland Mary McGinn Mark Movrich Dcnicc Lacssig Sheldon Nordine 22 9th Grade Brenda wick Advisor President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Class Officers Mr. William Richards Missy Rvdeski Mike Libertoski Liz Flohaug Diane Dalbec John Richards David uicxa Lory Uzzcllo Michael Pann Wayne Pikka Michele Rydeski John Smith ToddSturkol Nickolas Wanink Not Pictured: Leroy Conley. Tim Foster. Karin Johnson. Brian Wasiclcwski Scott Donna White Norman Zcman 23 Eighth Grade Thomas Ahonen Laura Bekkala Frederick Broemer Joseph Bugni John Conley Keith Cormier Martin Curtis Gary Da I beck Dean Danielson Barbara Davidson Theresa Demerath Carrie Doney Dana Doney Kevin Everson Louis Geroux Kevin Grace Joseph Jacobson Sherrie Grady Carrie Hakamaki Alcisha Kastar Kathleen Kivi Scott Heikkila Ernest Korpi Randolph Patrick Libertoski Kimberly Grace Roxanne Kahila Dale Hongisto Thomas Libertoski 24 8th Grade Marcie Movrich Helen Myers JoAnn Nurmi Paul Orlich Peter Orlich Arthur Ott Gina Pedrin Jodi St. Ours Scott Schneck Vickie Sturkol Elma Trevarthen Daniel Truckey Lynn Wanden Christopher Whitburn Not Pictured: Jodi DcIFavero Gloria Minier Dale Williams Todd Williams Robert Yatczak Kenneth Zwick Class Officers Secretary Joe Jacobson Treasurer Pat Libertoski Vice-President Dale Hongisto President Tom Ahonen Advisor Mrs. Alice Cormier 25 Seventh Grade Chris Hcil Melissa Ikola Carey Johnson Gavin Lamaide Jody LeGassa Scott Letcher Laura Libertoski Patty Kivi Mary Krcmposki Jeff Laessig Stephen Lischalk Scott Luoma Jerry Mattson Bill McGinn Julie Minier Mary Minier Alan Morrison Violet Newman EricNiemi Susan Olcxa 26 7th Grade Not Pictured: David Obremski Lisa Wuorincn Mark Yatchak Greg Zeman Ron Saari Lisa Schneck Jim Olson Bill Pann John Pikka Wendv Pikka Jeff Richards Jim Ringsmuth Mike Roberts Kathy Shirkey Pam Singleton John Suomi Class Officers Treasurer Laura Libertoski Vice President Angela Bertetto President Jim Olson Secretary Sue Olexa Advisor Mr. Wayne Foster 27 Board of Education Standing, L. to R.: Wilbert Pikka, Marsha Fetters, Marco Movrich, Charles Picoldi. Seated: A. James Gilbert, Secretary — Eleanore Martinson, President — Thomas E. Bolen, Superintendent — George W. Truckey. SECRETARIES Standing: High School — Jean Sawaski Business — Karin Carlson Seated: Superintendent: — Gretchen Zazeski SUPERIN- TENDENT George W. Truckey PRINCIPAL George R. Osier 28 Faculty and Classes Where can you find pleasure, Search the world treasure, Learn science, technology? Where can you begin to make Your dreams all come true? Music MR. DWIGHT LUNDEBY CHORUS 7,8. HS MR. JACK BUCKLER BAND 7, 8, HS HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS 7th GRADE CHORUS Business Education GENERAL BUSINESS SHORTHAND SHORTHAND 31 English SENIOR COMPOSITION SPEECH AND DRAMA ENGLISH — 7 ENGLISH —8 MRS. GRACE GRAVES SR. COMP, SPEECH — DRAMA, CAREER COMM.. ENGLISH — 9, 10. 11 ENGLISH — 10 MR. WAYNE FOSTER ENGLISH 7.8, 10 English ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 11 MRS. KATHARINE KRZNARICH ENGLISH 10, 11, JOURNALISM JOURNALISM MR. AL KASTAR LIBRARY, LIBRARY SCIENCE, ENGLISH Science MR. WILLIAM RICHARDS SCIENCE, GENERAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY SCIENCE —8 SCIENCE —7 MR. LAURI O. MAKI AMER. HIST. — 8, SCIENCE — 7, WORLD HIST., CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY Social Science Industrial Arts MR. DAVID PAYNTER ELEC-POWER, WORLD OF WORK. WORLD OF MFG., DRAFTING, WOODS WORLD OF WORK WOODS II METALS DRAFTING WOODS II MR. ALEX GEMBOLIS WOODS, METALS, WORLD OF CONST. Health and Physical Education MRS. SHIRLEY ANONICH HEALTH.PHY ED MR. JAMES DANIELS HEALTH. PHY. ED.. SCIENCE Home Economics HOME ECONOMICS —7 MISS ODESSA CARLSON HOME ECONOMICS 7. 8, HIGH SCHOOL Art and Spanish ART —8 MRS. ALICE CORMIER ART 7, 8, 12 SENIOR ART i Hfo ILL CP JgftN jJfVE FACULTY 41 MRS. RUTH POTTER NURSE VO-TECH GRAPHIC ARTS AUTO MECHANICS QUANTITY FOODS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING GRAPHIC ARTS AUTO MECHANICS 42 QUANTITY FOODS Bus Drivers and Custodians DENNIS RAVELLI HEAD CHAUFFEUR MECHANIC Not Pictured: BOB BUDGICK DAVE DALBEC BOB LINN JOHN VIDAKOVICH BOB FORNEY JOE BF.BER — HEAD CUSTODIAN STANLEY WASIELEWSKI Hot Lunch FOOD SERVICE-DIRECTOR — HEAD COOK CATHERINE MAKELA Program ASSISTANT COOK ALFRIEDA MATTILA ASSISTANT COOK ETHEL JORDAN SERVER: MARLENE HONGISTO NOON SUPERVISOR SHARON WHITE 1st Row: M. Sibley, D. Nurmi, I. Richter, J. Vittone. J. Bolen, J. Lehto, L. Halberg, J. Yatczak, C. Myers, J. Wiita, MR. JACK BUCK-LER, K. Johnson. 2nd Row: D. Cormier, J. Geroux, M. Movrich, M. Gustafson, I. Swell, H. Johns, A. Ballonc, M. Bugni, P. Mahan. B. Dclich, L. Boctto, M. Rydcski, M. Bruno, E. Dcloria. 3rd Row: J. Pikka, D. Singleton, C. Cormier, J. Daniels, L. Jarvincn, L. Maki, S. Ahoncn, E. Korpi, J.Richards, S. Pogliano, T. Foster, L. Brennan, D. Gerbig. 4th Row: D. Libcrtoski, K. Richter, M. Richards, C. Kar-ling, B. Krznarich, M. Truckcy, D. Korpi, C. Hill, S. McFarland, D. Nurmi, D. Buckler, W. Pikka. N. Wanink. 5th Row: J. Wuorinen, P. Truckey, J. Ballonc, J. Sordahl. M. Perena, P. Danielson, B. Brennan, R. Daniels, D. Laessig. R. Halberg, D. Clark, B. Heil. 6th Row: J. Pikka, J. Liimakka, D. Nelson, J. Davidson, T. Hamilton, J. Saari. J. Buckler, R. Doney, P. Manila. S. Marttila, J. Blodgett, T. Tibaldo, M. Movrich, B. Grayvold. 7th Row: B. Blodgett, K. Backman. L. Casanova, S. Manila, W. Johnson, J. Laessig. OFFICERS Left to Right: Treasurer Chris Cormier Secretary Mary Gustafson President Louie Boetto Vice-President Jean Wiita Jazz Lab Band Jim Pikka. Doug Buckler, Paul Truckey. Joel Laessig. Scott Manila, Rob Richards. Dave Cormier. DIRECTOR: JACK BUCKLER, Joan Geroux, Mike Movrich. Edwin Korpi. Jack Liimakka, Joy Lehto, Diane Nurmi, Mary Perona. Kneeling: Dean Gerbig, Jim Buckler, Janet Vittone, Joy Swett, Tanja Hamilton. 46 Majorettes Lcfl to Right: JACKIE BOLEN JOY LEHTO LORI RICHTER JAYNE YATCZAK LINDA HALBERG JANET VITTONE Chorus 1st Row: A. Ballonc, J. Shaugcr, V. Ringsmuth, M. Bugni, V. Fetters, M. Richards, D. Thompson, D. Dalbcc, K. Koten-berg. 2nd Row: M. Forchctte, S. Movrich, D. Suckow, K. Backman, L. Casanova, M. Gustafson, C. Karling, R. Daniels, S. Ahonen, L. Maki. 3rd Row: M. Ringsmuth, R. Kahila, P. Bennett, S. Sordahl, W. Hedman, K. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. Zwick, J. Johnson. 4th Row: M. Danielson, L. Halberg, M. Rydeski, K. Yatchak, C. Hill. D. Korpi, L. Jarvinen. M. Truckey, R. Raymond, C. Kremposki, P. Manila. 5th Row: L. Pertile, J. Richards, S. Urbanski, J. Nurmi, J. Delich, P. Mahan, J. Pikka, D. Nelson, Lisa Erickson, J. Bebo, G. Williams. 6th Row: S. Pegliano, J. Davidson. SENIOR OFFICERS Mary Vicki Carol Kirk President Debbie Mary Jeanne DIRECTOR Dwight Lundeby Student Council Seated, L. to R.: Linda Halbcrg, Bill Parker, Megan Burke, Sandy Ahoncn, Carol Hill. Standing, L. to R.: Paula Manila, Liz Flohoug. Lynn Maki, Paula Rydcski, Linda Pertile, Missy Rydeski, Diane Nurmi, Robin Daniels. Melody Flohaug. Carol Karling, Mary Truckey ADVISOR: MR. ED SMITH Christmas Caroling at the County Medical Care Facility OFFICERS Recording Secretary — Linda Corresponding Secretary — Bill President — Megan Vice-President — Sandy Treasurer — Carol 49 Cardinal Staff 1st Row, L. to R : Don Bckkala, Ralph Hemming, Lori Yatezak. Marge Pedrin. Carol Karling. Melody Flohaug. Frank Amore. 2nd Row: Cindy Milton. Vicki Fetters, Jean W'iita. Mary Richards. Debbie Thompson. Janet Daniels, Dale Nurmi, Chris Cormier. 3rd Row: Kirk Backman, Carole Myers, Betsy Delich. Bcck Bennett. Jackie Bolen. Mary Gustafson. 4th Row: Paula Rydeski. Jim Forchctte. Megan Burke. Top Row: Tony Ringsmuth. Bill Parker. Adtisor: MRS. KATHARINE KRZNARICH, Doug West. Echo Staff lsl Row, L. to R.: Jean Wiita, Lynell Ringsmuth. Janet Vittonc, Lori Richter. 2nd Row: Vickie Fetters, Mary Perona, Merrie Poikonen Janet Daniels, Mike Miheve. 3rd Row: Bonnie Brennan, Joy l.chto, Carol Karling, Melody Flohaug, Jackie Bolen, Becky Bennett 4th Row Cindy Milton, Tanja Hamilton, Debbie Thompson, Mary Gustafson, Betsy Delieh. 5th Row: Carol Myers, Paula Rvdeski Me can Burk-Mary Richards, Doug West, Bill Parker, Kirk Backman. ADVISOR: AL KASTAR Co-Editors: Janet, Lori Editors 1st Row on Steps: Photography Lynell Clubs Joy Sports Bonnie Seniors Tanja Features Jackie Board, Administration Debbie Co-Editor Lori Production Carol Co-Editor Janet Production Paula Standing: Faculty Megan Seniors Mary Faculty Mike Sports Bill Photography Doug Underclassmen Kirk 51 W Club L. to R.: Bonnie Brennan, Paula Danielson. Rick Doney, Jim Wuorincn. Jim Pikka, Brian Blodgett, Lori Richter, Mary Perona, Janet Vittone, Diane Nurmi, Tanja Hamilton, Debbie Thompson, Lynn Maki, Susan McFarland, Mary Truckcy, Beth Krzna-rich. Shelly Movrich, Tara Hamilton, Sandy Urbanski, Carol Hill, ADVISOR: ALLAN DAVIDSON: Robin Daniels, Dawn Korpi, Kelly Yatchak, Carol Karling, Melody Flohaug, Mary MiGinn, Gcorgctta Ellsworth, Liz Flohaug, Teresa Foster, Diane Dalbec, Kay Richter, Julie Davidson, Jayme Smith, Heidi Johns, Jackie Bolen, Mcrric Poikonen, Dana Delich, Donna White, Linda Halberg, Missy Rydeski, Joy Iehto. 52 Chess Club Seated, L. to R.: SECRETARY Matt Ringsmuth, VICE-PRES. Tim Foster, PRESIDENT Edwin Korpi, TREASURER John Richards. 2nd Row: Brad Grayvold, Chirs Heil, Jim Ringsmuth, Diane Dalbee, Kevin Everson, Chris Whitburn. Scott Keikkila, Arthur Ott. 3rd Row: Mark Movrich, ADVISOR Mr. ALLAN DAVIDSON, Todd Sturkol, John Smith, Mark Danielson. John Suomi. Greg Williams, Ernie Korpi, Bob Yatchak, Bob Heil. Conservation Club Front Row, L. to R.: Pat Libertoski, Larry Maki, Dan Truckey. 2nd Row: Jim Mahan. Joe Bugni. Tom Ahonen. Dale Williams, Craig Foster. 3rd Row: Dale Hongisto, Paul Orlich, Scott Schneck, Peter Orlich. ADVISOR MR. LAURI MAKI, VICE-PRESIDENT — Pat Libertoski. PRESIDENT — Larry Maki, SECRETARY-TREASURER — Dan Truckey. 53 FHA Pam Brocmcr, Mary McGinn, Carol Hanson, Jean Wilta, Gcorgctta Ellsworth. Standing: Cathy McCarthy. ADVISOR — MISS ODESSA CARLSON, Teresa Foster, Donna White. Dana Delich, Liz Flohaug. : OFFICERS: Treasurer — Pam Broemer, Secretary — Mary McGinn, V.-Pres. — Carol Hanson, President — Jean Witta. 54 LYNN MAKI, RICH BEKKALA, MELODY FLOHAUG. RODNEY MR. RICHARDS, CAROL HILL JIM WILLIAMS, LORI RICHTER J u N I O R P R O M 56 DOUG WEST, CAROL KARLING DAWN KORPI, BILL PARKER JOHN RAUTIOLA, MARY GUSTAFSON LOUIE BOETTO, MARYANN PETERSON JIM WILLIAMS, LORI RICHTER, JOHN RAUTIOLA, MARY GUSTAFSON, MARY JANE HALVORSON. JIM OZZELLO. D R E A M I N’ 57 BRAD DALBEC, LISA JARVINEN 59 Standing L. to R.: Debbie Thompson, Bill Parker, Lori Richter, Louie Boetto, Melody Flohaug, Jim Ozzello, Doug West, Carol Kar-ling. Seated: King Tony Ringsmuth, Queen Betsy Delich. Homecoming 1980 King Tony Queen Betsy 60 Homecoming Parade JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SENIORS MR. FORSLUND MR. DAVIDSON 1st PLACE ADVANCED ALGEBRA MR. FORINI SECOND PLACE GEOGRAPHY — 7 MR. DANIELS SPANISH MISS FILIPEK Homecoming Skit Toranga San Lane A bird in the hand ... Lady Samurais THE MIGHTY CARD PLAYERS Anjin-San Parker's drive for victory! Halloween Christmas Concerts Sports No man does it all by himself I said young man put your pride on the shelf Cheerleaders 8th Grade Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Carrie Hakamaki Barbara Davidson Dana Doney Carrie Doney Marcie Movrich Laura Bekkala 7th Grade Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Windy Pikka Amy Wiita Pam Dalbec Melissa Ikola Sue Olexa Angela Bertetto Patty Kivi replaced Amy Wiita 68 Standing, L. to R.: Barbara Davidson, Jodi DcIFavero, Dana Doncy, Theresa Dcmeralh, Kim Grace, Gina Pcdrin, Lynn Wandcn, Carrie Hakamaki, Gloria Minicr. SEASON’S SCHEDULE 7th 8th 7th WHS OPP WHS OPP WHS OPP WHS Iron wood II 16 22 18 32 Iron wood II 21 28 44 St. Sebastian 32 8 36 6 TOURNAMENT Washington 2 12 28 38 Ironwood Catholic 20 Hurley 22 16 32 18 Iron wood II 15 32 Iron wood I 26 25 20 12 FINAL RECORD 5 — 4 Iron Catholic 24 12 27 32 St. Sebastian 30 2 48 8 Seventh Grade ■ Cathy Blodgett, Melissa Ikola, Pam Singleton, Lisa Wuorinen, Sue Olexa. Pam Dalbec. Mary Minier. Managers — Amy Wiita. Patty Kivi, 8th OPP 39 21 COACH Mary Paro 69 Junior High Football Front Row, L. to R.: Pat Libertoski, Terry Fetters, Joey Jacobson. Tim Foster. Gavin LaMaide, Bill McGinn, Randy Hemming. Gary Dalbcc, Chris Whitburn, Tom Libertoski, Kevin Everson, Jim Ringsmuth, Manager Mark Franklin. 2nd Row: COACH DALE WHITE, Craig Foster, Martin Curtis, Chris Hcil, Kevin Grace, Greg Zeman, Scott Luoma, Tom Ahonen. Larry Maki. Ron Saari, Dan Truckey, Louie Geroux, COACH MIKEKAHILA. 3rd Row: Ernie Korpi, Joe Bugni, Tim Moore, Ken Zwick, Don Meredith, Dale Hongisto, Scott Schncck, John Soumi. Missing: Jim Olson, Steve Lischalk, Scott Letcher. COACH TOM YON. Ironwood I Washington Ironwood II Hurley SEASON’S RECORD Wakefield 16 14 20 16 Opponents 20 0 6 0 8th Graders Front Row: Craig Foster, Randy Himming, Tom Libertoski, Gary Dalbec, Kevin Everson. 2nd Row: Dan Truckey, Kevin Grace, Pat Libertoski. Larry Maki. 3rd Row: Ernie Korpi, Tim Moore, Scott Schncck, Dale Hongisto. Tom Ahonen. 70 8th Grade Basketball Standing, L. to R.: COACH DUTCH Valesano, Larry Maki, Dale Hongisto, Scott Schneck. Keith Cormier, Tim Moore, Paul Orlich, Joe Bugni. Ken Zwick, Peter Orlich. Kneeling: Dan Truckcy, Louis Geroux, Jim Mahan, Randy Hemming, John Conley, Kevin Grace. SEASON’S SCHEDULE 7th Opp 8th Opp 7th Opp 8th Opp Iron wood I 16 18 32 30 Hurley 15 27 49 39 Washington 30 11 32 24 Washington 11 27 34 18 Iron wood Cath 19 11 40 33 Ramsay 31 39 53 43 Ironwood II 12 9 40 27 TOURNAMENT St. Sebastian 53 20 Washington 19 38 36 30 Iron. Cath. Ironwood 1 21 18 27 23 42 38 Ironwood II CHAMPIONSHIP 19 30 Ironwood 1 7th Grade Basketball Standing, L. to R.: MGRS. Bryon Flohaug, MGR. Mark Franklin, Jeff Lacssig, Scott Luoma, Chris Heil, Terry Fetters, John Suomi, COACH RON LONGLEY. Kneeling: Jim Ringsmuth, Scott Letcher, Gavin LaMaidc, Mike Roberts, Ralph Kapustka. 71 Varsity Cheerleaders MELODY FLOHAUG JENNY DELICH Top Row: DIANE NURMI LYNN MAKI sue McFarland •CAPTAIN SANDY AHONEN JV Cheerleaders PAULA MATTILA MARY TRUCKEY Bottom Row: ROBIN DANIELS LINDA BRENNAN MISSY RYDESKI •CO-CAPTAIN Cross Country U.P.’s Lyncll Ringsmuth Mike Pretti swinging Georgetta Ellsworth, Jaent Vittone, Bonnie Brennan, Lyncll Ringsmuth, Julie Davidson, Coach A1 Kastar Tom Yon at the plate Jack Liimakka batting Rob Liimakka pitching Coach Allan Davidson Seniors Rob Liimakka Curtis Olexa Rick Picoldi Tom Yon Mike Prett Juniors Kirk Backman Doug E. West Sophomores Rick Doncy John Grayvold Jeff Saari Freshmen Jack Liimakka Dave Nelson Boys Track Silting: Bill Parker, Brad Dalbcc, John Rauliola, Bruce Pcrliula, Jeff Sawaski, Mike Pretli, Doug West. 2nd Row: Tony Ringsmulh, Jeff Saari, Kirk Backman. Randy Hedman, Jim Ozzello, Jim Williams, Mall Ringsmulh. 3rd Row: ASSISTANT COACH — RICHARD VALESANO. Jack Liimakka. Dave Nelson. Ricky Doney. John Grayvold. Mickey Lane. Greg Ozzcllo. Brian Blodgett. Dan Singleton. Chris Johnson, Jim Pikka. COACH ALLAN DAVIDSON. 800 Relay Team pictured at left came in 3rd in the UP FINALS with a time of 1:35.62. Members are: Bill Parker, Jim Ozzello, Dave Nelson, Mike Prctti. Not Pictured: Curtis Olexa. Not Pictured, but placing in the UP FINALS were: Mickey Lane with a 1st in the Shot Put — 46'2' 4 and Jim Ozzello with 5th in the Discus at 120'2 . Mike Pretti Long Jump. Hurdles, Relays Bill Parker 440 Relay, 880 Relay, 220 Jeff Sawaski 3rd — UP Shot Put Discus 74 John Grayvold Discus, School Record 130' Tony Ringsmuth High Jump Ricky Doney 440 Relays Girls Track Jean — MVP Field 30' 10 Shot School Record Beth Most Improved Discus Bonnie— MVP Track 1st GWC, Regional Mile, 2nd — 2 mile Betsy —MVP Field School Record HJ, 220 LH. Kymm — Rookie of the Year School Record LJ — 15' 2nd in Regional Sitting: Jean Blodgett. Betsy Delich, Michelle Lcpinski, Merrie Poikonen, Janet Vittone, Bonnie Brennan, Carol Hill, Beth Krznarich, Sandy Urbanski. 2nd Row: Shelly Movrich, Lynell Ringsmuth, Paula Danielson, Becky Bennett, Jenny Delich, Diane Salli, Mary Truckey, Linda Brennan, Liette Casanova. Top Row: C oach A1 Kastar, Lisa Habersetzer, Joyce Dalbeck, Judy Nurmi, Melody Flohaug, Julie Davidson, Heidi Johns, Kymm Olson, Pam Bennett, Diane Nurmi, Jayme Smith, ASSISTANT COACH PEGGY LIU HA. Heidi — 2nd GWC 880 Janet —2nd GWC 440 880 Relay — 2nd GWC — Jean, Jenny, Betsy, Mary COACH: Mr. Eugene Maki Boys Tennis Standing: Rick Picoldi — No. I Doubles, Dave Zielinski — No I Singles, Rob Liimakka — No. 2 Doubles, Tom Parker — No. I Doubles, Curtis Olexa — No. 3 Singles. Kneeling: Dennis Libertoski — No. 3 Doubles, Paul Truckey — No. 3 Doubles, Mike Sibley — No. 2 Doubles, John Parker — No. 2 Singles, Jim Wuorincn — No. 4 Singles. Dave Zielinski Curtis Olexa No. 1 Singles No. 2 Singles M-W Champion Rick Picoldi, Tom Parker No. 1 Doubles U.P. Runners-Up 76 Girls Tennis ■ B Front Row: Jenny Delich, Judy Nurmi, Sandy Urbanski, Liette Casanova. Mary Richards. Diane Dalbec. Standing: COACH EUGENE MAKE Mary Truckey, Dawn Korpi, Carol Hill, Tara Hamilton, Mary Perona, Diane Salli. SINGLES Standing L. to R. No. 2 Carol No. 3 Dawn No. 1 Mary Kneeling: No. 4 Mary No. 5 Tara No. 6 Diane 'Jo. 1 Doubles — Semi-Finalist with Jenny in M-W Conference DOUBLES Standing, L. to R. No. I Doubles Jenny, Mary No. 2 Doubles Diane, Liette No. 3 Doubles Judy, Sandy Varsity Football First Row: Louie Boetto, Jim Ozzcllo, Jim Williams, Mike Sibley, Bill Parker, Doug West, Kirk Backman, COACH JIM DANIELS, COACH DUANE LANE. 2nd Row: Matt Ringsmuth, Jim Buckler, Marty Ferchette, Rick Doney, John Parker, John Grayvold, Mickey Lane. Mickey Bruno, Peter Yon, Mike Marczak, John Davidson, 3rd Row: Dennis Libertoski. Kevin Johnson. Danny Singleton, Greg Ozzello, Jack Liimakka. Ed Deloria, Paul Truckey, Sheldon Nordine, David Nelson, COACH ALLAN DAVIDSON. Top Row: Jim Wuorinen. Brad Grayvold, Michael Libertoski. Mark Movrich. Rebel English, Doug Buckler. John Smith. Wayne Pikka, Robert Heil, Randy Hemming. r ------ A TRIBUTE TO DADDY D” Can you imagine how it would be? Without a football coach like “Daddy D”? He seems so big, so tough and strong Only to teach us right from wrong. From mere boys he made us men. Who learned perseverance, and respect, from him. So often we would stumble and fall, He said, “Get up and always walk tall.” From a losing team that lost it’s fight You shaped us up and taught us might. Many times unable to sit From a boot in the rear for wanting to quit. No way were we about to stop, Once you showed us the way to the top. Our defensive team shaped to a “tee” All due to you “old Daddy D”. With years of toil and not much fun You helped our team be number one. For now we bid you a brief adieu. And hope the summer is good to you. We'll see you back with us, to call the first play When football resumes on opening day. With pride and thanks, we say to thee. How much we appreciate you “Daddy D”. Your Football Team of ’80-’81 Written by Michele Ozzello Award Winners I Jim Williams GRC, CWC — 1st Team John Grayvold GRC GWC — 1st Team Doug West GRC — HON. MENTION Mickey Lane CWC — HON. MENTION GRC - 1st Team Mike Sibley GRC, GWC — HON. MENTION 79 Junior Varsity Football First Row: Dennis Libertoski, Greg Ozzello, Ed Deloria. Danny Singleton, Marty Forchette, John Parker, Paul Truckey, Sheldon Nordine, David Nelson. 2nd Row: Kevin Johnson, Michael Libertoski, Mark Movrich, Rebel English, Doug Buckler, John Smith, Wayne Pikka. Robert Heil, Brad Grayvold, Randy Hemming. Top Row: Jim Wuorinen, Matt Ringsmuth. COACH ALLAN DAVIDSON, COACH JIM DANIELS. Kirk Passing For a Good Gainer SEASON’S SCHEDULE WHS OPP WHS OPP 0 38 6 26 0 31 6 44 Varsity in Action Another One Bites The Dust P. Yon Scores BESSEMER WHITE PINE Buck sweeps left 80 Junior Varsity Basketball Jim Pikka, Jim Buckler. Ed Dcloria, Dean Gerbig. Dave Nelson, COACH DUANE LANE. Rusiy Wanink, Dennis Libcrloski, Kevin Johnson. Paul Truckey. Jim Wuorinen. SEASON’S SCHEDULE JV 9th JV 9th WIC WHS OPP WHS OPP WHS OPP WHS OPP Houghton 20 69 60 46 Lake Linden 50 52 Houghton 39 53 Baraga 39 68 White Pine 35 44 Ewen 44 92 Iron wood 42 68 40 68 Ontonagon 42 57 53 22 Ewen 49 73 Bessemer 47 69 44 49 Marcnisco 44 30 41 40 Lake Linden 56 49 Bessemer 34 63 34 54 Ironwood Cath. 55 50 Hurley 35 53 36 39 Bergland 67 51 54 48 White Pine 43 58 Baraga 48 61 Iron wood 40 72 45 63 Ontonagon Hurley 64 18 Freshman Basketball COACH PETF. WEST. Bob Heil. Mike Lsbertoski, Nick Wanink. Mark Movrich. Doug Buckler. Wayne Pikka. Brad Grayvold. Dan Clark, Randy Halbcrg. 31 Back Row: TONY RINGS-MUTH, COACH JIM DANIELS, JACK LII- MAKKA, MGR. — VICKI FETTERS, MICKEY LANE. 2nd Row: DOUG WEST, KIRK BACKMAN, PETE YON, JOHN GRAY-VOLD. Front Row: RICKY DONEY, JIM FORCHETTE, BILL PARKER. Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball COACH RAY NIEMI ROBIN DANIELS — FRESHMAN MERRIE POIKONEN — SENIOR PAULA DANIELSON — JUNIOR JEAN BLODGETT — SENIOR — ALL GREAT WESTERN CONFERENCE PATTY MAHAN — JUNIOR JANET DANIELS — SENIOR JOY SWETT — SOPHOMORE BETSY DELICH — SENIOR — ALL GREAT WESTERN CONFERENCE HEIDI JOHNS — JUNIOR DEBBIE THOMPSON — SENIOR, MANAGER TANJA HAMILTON — SENIOR, MANAGER Tournament Team Standing, L. to R: COACH RAY NIEMI, Heidi Johns, Janet Daniels. Paula Danielson, Jean Blodgett, Merrie Poikonen, Robin Daniels, Patty Mahan, Joy Swett, Betsy Delich. Kneeling: Michelle Rydeski, Carol Hanson, Georgetta Ellsworth, Dana Delich, Lynn Maki. Left to Right: Sheri Marttila, Dana Dclich, Georgetta Ellsworth. Donna White, Michele Rydeski, Carol Hanson. Teresa Foster. Liz Flohaug, COACH OLIVE NIEMI, Lynn Maki. Missing: Kymm Olson. SEASON’S SCHEDULE 1st GAME WHS OPP Ironwood Catholic 36 28 Ontenagon 24 40 Marcnisco 36 21 Lake Linden 33 41 White Pine 25 35 Ironwood 14 52 Bessemer 62 30 Baraga 55 38 Bcrgland 58 47 Ewen-Trout Creek 43 18 Watcrsmcct 51 32 RECORD 10-10) Seniors Mgr. Tanja Hamilton. Mcrric Poikonen. Jean Blodgett. Janet Daniels. Betsy Dclich. Mgr. Debbie Thompson. 84 LIETTE CASANOVA Winner of the Robert Carruthers Memorial Trophy as the 1st place in the Central Division USSA Alpine Championships for skiiers of all ages. In the Mid-America Race Series held at Boyne Mt., Indian-head, Pine, and Spirit Mountain, Liette came in 3rd overall. She was also appointed to the Junior Olympic Team for the second year. Ski Team Bottom Left Clockwise to Bottom Right: Dana Dclich, Donna White, Robin Daniels, Kymm Olson, Carol Hanson, Betsy Dclich, Liette Casanova. Missing: COACH MIKE REID. 85 Varsity Scores BOYS’ TENNIS WHS OPP. West Iron 4 3 Ashland 4 3 Iron wood 2 5 Bessemer 2 5 Marquette 1 6 Gwinn 1 6 Hurley 4 2 Ashland 1 6 Iron wood 1 6 Bessemer 3 4 M-W Conference Meet Ashland 1st Wakefield UP Finals 2nd WAKEFIELD 6th RECORD 3 7 GIRLS’ TENNIS WHS OPP. Phillips 1 6 Iron wood 2 4 Hurley 0 6 Ashland 1 5 Bessemer 3 3 Hurley 2 4 Lakeland 0 6 Bessemer 3 3 Iron wood 2 5 M-W Conference Meet Lakeland 1st WAKEFIELD tied 5th UP Finals WAKEFIELD 6th RECORD BASEBALL West Iron Bessemer ETC Iron wood Hurley Watersmeet White Pine Iron wood Hurley Bessemer 0 7-2 GIRLS'BASKETBALL WHS OPP. Ironwood Catholic 45 34 Ontonagon 36 53 Marenisco 50 32 Lake Linden 43 46 White Pine 40 53 Ironwood 26 42 Bessemer 38 54 Baraga 37 50 Bergland 52 87 ETC 40 55 White Pine 48 36 Lake Linden 38 69 Watersmeet 45 52 Bessemer 44 40 Ironwood Catholic 43 51 Bergland 42 40 ETC 25 42 Marenisco 64 16 Baraga 43 39 Ironwood 38 62 DISTRICT TOURNEY Bergland 38 56 RECORD 7 14 FOOTBALL WHS OPP North Central 6 20 Bessemer 8 22 White Pine 21 6 Baraga 26 0 Hurley 8 7 ETC 12 14 Lake Linden 23 16 Ironwood 24 RECORD 5 3 SKI TEAM West Iron County Iron wood NSL Indianhead Mt. Zion U.P. Regionals Bessemer Invitational NSL Brule BOYS’ BASKETBALL WHS OPP West Iron 45 81 Houghton 49 66 White Pine 71 66 Ironwood 59 60 ETC 45 92 Marenisco 82 40 Bessemer 59 64 Hurley 48 51 White Pine 72 66 Ironwood 51 43 Lake Linden 91 40 Baraga 59 69 ETC 60 72 Ontonagon 71 58 Bessemer 70 59 Lake Linden 92 49 Ironwood Catholic 55 43 Bergland 78 55 Baraga 89 63 Hurley 76 71 DISTRICT TOURNEY Bessemer 70 64 Bergland White Pine 42 41 TRACK BOYS GIRLS Bessemer Quad 2nd 1st Ontonagon 5th 10th Bessemer Dual 1st 1st Bessemer Invit. 1st 2nd GWC 1st 3rd ETC Dual 1st 1st Regionals 1st 3rd GWC Junior Vsr. 2nd 3rd L’Anse Relays 1st 2nd UP Finals 7th 15th CROSS COUNTRY MTU 6th HOUGHTON 5th Ashland 1st Lakeland 5th Jeffers 4th U P. FINALS 6th 86 Memories light the corners of my mind Misty water color memories Of the way we were Scattered pictures Of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were Can it be That it was all so simple then Or has time Rewritten every line If we had the chance To do it all again Tell me Would we Could we Memories may be beautiful And yet What’s to painful to remember We simply choose to forget So it’s the laughter We will remember Whenever we remember The way we were The way we were Patrons I RON WOOD American Cablevision Ben’s Place Big Boy Burger Chef Cloverland Home Industries County Clipper D and B Freight Sales Diamond Shop Elios Appliance Erickson-Coleman Hardware Everson Tool Machine, LTD. 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