Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1978 volume:

BH 3 1833 01877 6598 ?7t GC 977.202 S08WH, 1978 ' Memory Lane ' 78 Washington High School 4747 w. Washington South Bend, Indiana 46619 Volume 38 We ' ve Changed All That Not so long ago academics were taught in a very rigid, traditional manner; football was the only popular sport; and unrest led to riots at Washington High School. But we ' ve changed all that. Soaring enrollment in Latin, Chemistry, phase 5 English courses and elective History courses were evidence of increased academic interest. Classes were no longer traditional and boring. Innovative programming included reading and writing labs, synthesized music courses, a new photo lab, and a school store. Strong student backing and support was evident for football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball. State rankings in football and basketball, local titles in wrestling, and improvement in baseball merged with traditional sportsmanship to give the Panthers a reason to be proud. Constructive activity replaced disorder as the focal point of the student ' s life. Noteworthy projects such as an annual blood drive, and volunteer work for Century Center were a direct result of student involvement in activities, ranging from the Junior Waltons to golf. Initiated with the support of many concerned citizens, the blood drive resulted in one hundred and fifty pints of blood being donated by WHS students to the blood bank. National Honor Society members joined the volunteer force as Century Center celebrated its grand opening. Involvement was the key in changing attitudes concerning academics, sports, and activities. Washington students showed their interest in the school and the community by getting involved. They proved changes could occur, and they made them happen. top right: Troy McKinney and Howard Tell stop at one of the many vitally located drinking fountains to quench their thirst and talk a little. right: Linnie Lentych gives her impression of Elton John to anyone who will watch in the school cafeteria. far right: A vivid change in fashion is displayed by a 1960 yearbook picture and a 1978 yearbook shot. OPENING top right: Doug Szlanfucht portrays the average Washington student ' s wardrobe in stripes andjeans. top left: Cindy Robakowski is a smart number in her gauchos and boots. Student Life 8 Activities 34 Academics 58 Sports 82 Album 114 Advertising 164 OPENING 3 A Treasurebook of Memories In September, the new school year seemed as if it would never end. But as May rolled around, everyone wondered where the year had gone. Many events — too many to mention — had given the year a unique quality. One item, however, linked the entire year — the Memory Lane yearbook. With yearbook in hand, and the school calendar coming to a close, students turned their attention to how many signatures they could collect, who was in the yearbook, and a few unlucky people found there were no extra books left to buy. In its thirty-eighth year of publication, Memory Lane still served a single purpose — as a bridge back to the good ole high school days when gauchos and painter pants were the in fashion, when Star Wars was the talk-of-the-year and tickets for Kiss and Aerosmith were scarce. Memories of certain weekend, or of a special person, of clubs, sports, class parties, and of course the prom were all recaptured. A yearbook was an invaluable keepsake which contained the treasure of memories. Remember when . . . top left: Teresa Mack enjoys one of her favorite hobbies at a local pool hall. right: A group of WHS students pose for a picture during one of the yearbook ' s sessions at Bicentennial Park, downtown South Bend. 4 OPENING left: A couple of students are puzzled by the appearance of a huge tire in the front circle. above: Glen Duddleson. Julie Rafalski. and Jay Rendos lake time out for some fun while decorating for the Homecoming assembly. left: The covers change every year to add a uniqueness to each Memory Lane . Moving On; Getting Better In 1960 the students of Washington prepared for a big change. They moved from 1534 W. Sample Street to a newly built high school at 4747 W. Washington St. The move from an old, two-story building overgrown with ivy to a modern one floor structure required an immense adjustment. A swimming pool was available for classes, along with courtyards where students escaped the monotony of the school routine. A horseshoe in front of the main entrance made for easy access to the school. The school had moved, but the Panther pride and tradition moved with it. That same spirit lived on into 1978. 6 OPENING OPENING 7 il ii in i S .. ' • -3j ■ wJP . :.-. vj ' 3 bHBBj dflte — p. i J u KIT - Ifc ■Br °0 !J «BJ I4IS 1 ufl J wBHB iBh 3aylp Student Life Relaxing, watching TV. going to a movie. shopping, talking on the phone, studying. practicing for a sport, or working to earn some money. What did all these have in common? Nicy were the ways students spent their free time. While some students hurried home to study a little or relax, others were busy on the practice field, or on their jobs. Unlike previous years. when students worked only summer jobs, many students worked up to seven hours after school and as many as thirty hours a week during the 78 school year. With their earnings, the students shopped at one of two area malls and patronized many local businesses. When the money ran out. the part- lime workers found themselves at home on the telephone or watching a favorite television show. Involvement and activity were foremost in the average student ' s mind. Apathy was a word of the past: the studeflts had changed all that. Century Center — a Catalyst While most central city areas were in a period of decay. South Bend was involved in an effort to keep its downtown area the center of activity. A new skyline slowly emerged as demolition of old buildings provided for new developments. As a fresh concept in design, Century Center provided the downtown area with a much-needed catalyst or focal point for community affairs. As the fourteen million dollar structure neared completion, plans for a mini-mall were disclosed, and excitement replaced pessimism for the downtown area. right: Sandy and Sue Matthysand Rachelle Lipinsk taking it easy. 10 STUDENT LIFE above: Lea Anne Robinson and Gloria Eddins relax downtown at one of the many scenic spots on River Bend Plaza. upper left: Nancy Grodzicki shows her bravery by balancing on a floating pier in Plaza Park. upper right: A windy day greets Donna Witucki as she visits River Bend Plaza. STUDENT LIFE 11 - A Center of Activity By November 1977, South Bend was celebrating one of the greatest renovations and architectural breakthroughs ever — the Century Center. The Century Center was more than just a place to have parties and proms; it had a Performing Arts Center, including a theatre, a rehearsal hall, a music room, and a green room for small social gatherings or receptions. During a prom or party at the Century Center, wouldn ' t it have been nice to go on a quiet walk with that special someone? Well you could have because in addition to the Center, South Bend gained a beautiful park surrounded by flowers and waterfalls. Island Park was connected to the Center and was right along the Saint Joseph River. Before the prqm you wanted to take your date out for dinner and really impress her. But where? Also on the river was Captain Alexander ' s Moonraker. It was an exclusive restaurant that served the finest of foods. The Moonraker also offered drinks and dancing in its own dancing room — Davy ' s Locker. Maybe some of you wanted to go dancing on a weekend. Well you could have. There was also a new discotheque called Cinnabars — the only disco in South Bend. It was located downtown on River Bend Plaza. So if you really wanted to have a lot of fun, you should have tried out some of these places our town had to offer and have seen for yourself if South Bend wasn ' t developing into a newer and more exciting place to live. top right: A group of Washington students marvel at the new Island Park behind the Century Center. right: Miki irontkowski tries to decide the delicate matter of wl ther or not her newfound boyfriend loves her or ' loves her not, as Nancy Grodzicki looks on. 12 STUDENT LIFE left: A group of students walk down the nver bank of the St. Joe River during an outing with the yearbook. bottom left: Roberta Salata displays the typical brother-sis- ter kindness to David. below: Janet Doomes looks over the scenic St. Joe River. STUDENT LIFE U LIVING IT UP Daydreams Come True The summer found many Washington High students joining the ranks of vacationing America. While Mariott ' s Great America was visited by many of the students, Disney World in Orlando, Florida proved to be the number one vacation spot for most students, according to the results of a school survey. It all began in the spring with the annual migration of Seniors and some underclassmen to the sunny beaches of Florida. The first of their priorities was to bring back a dark brown tan to the then snowbound city of South Bend. Daytona Beach was the center of activity; and consequently, many students stayed on the beach and visited Disney World, a fascinating side trip. Lifetime memories of a splendid week in the sun as a senior were but some of the many treasured souvenirs which the vacationers brought back with them to South Bend. above: A two story carousel greets visitors to Mar- riott ' s Great America just north of Chicago, Illinois. right: A magic castle is the most prominent sight in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 14 STUDENT LIFE left: A giant balloon was a special attrac- tion at Kings Island near Cincinnati. Ohio. far left: The tower at Marion ' s Great America was just opening as the 1 978 school year started. STUDENT LIFE 15 top left: Cynthia Wright plays one of her many records in her spare time. top right: Jeff Geehring spends his free time and extra money on a favorite pastime— pinball. above: Princess Leia places a message for help to Ben Kenobi in Artoo-Detoo in another scene from Star Wars. right: Another scene from Star Wars shows Luke Skywalker inspecting the newly acquired robots, Artoo-Detoo and See-threepio 16 STUDENT LIFE LIVING IT UP An Alternative to Snow When the bitter coldness of winter set in, and a heavy blanket of snow was a common sight, students turned their attention to indoor activities. PinbalL pool, ping-pong, bowling, and attending movies became popular pastimes. Star Wars, the most popular movie of the student body according to the Memory Lane School Survey, set all-time records in an extended 5 month showing at a local theatre. WHS students followed a nationwide trend in flocking to see the science fiction fantasy. When money ran short, television proved to be the alternative to theatre movies. Starsky and Hutch, Charlie ' s Angels, and Happy Days were voted the top television shows by the WHS student body. top: Richie Cunningham, although a college student still asks high school dropout Fonzie for advice on the show Happy Days. middle: Charlie ' s Angels was a favorite TV show of the male population. bottom: Imperial stormtroopers interrogate Ben Kenobi and Luke Skywalker about their robots in the movie sensation of the year. Star Wars . STUDENT LIFE 17 above: Maureen Horvath practices a useful skill that she learned in photography class. right: Judy Kiosk . e ts plenty of exercise by riding her bike five miles a day. 18 STUDENT LIFE LIVING IT UP Hobbies Never a dull moment. Never was this statement truer than during the 1977-78 school year. When school work was completed and spare time was at hand: many students used the opportunity to engage in many, varied hobbies. Sports proved the most popular hobby among the student body, but many students found enjoyment with unique hobbies. Candle-making was a pastime for Senior Sandy Lundquist. She had been creating candles for over 5 years. Kathy Laskowski spent some of her spare time with needle and thread in hand, and Karen Miller and Tina Plummer enjoyed gymnastics. There were many types of hobbies to get involved with, and with 1448 students, almost every type of hobby was represented by WHS. bottom left: Sandy Lundquist paints in the fine facial details on a candle which she has spent ten hours on already. STL DENT LIFE i pstuip P ' n ' T JlBI £—■ : _ H top left: Kim Hubler enjoys a quiet moment crocheting a multi-colored afghan. top right: Kathy Laskowski is turning two yards of ordinary material into a magnificient blouse by using her sewing skills. above: Like most students, Jeanne Konkol spends at least two hours a night on the telephone. 20 STUDENT LIFE LIVING IT UP A Time for Relaxing After school students participated in various activities at home and with their friends. Weekday evenings were filled with various amounts of homework, household chores, and a brief glimpse of television. The remainder of the evening was usually spent on the telephone with friends. In addition to these activites. 50 % of the student body held part-time jobs. By the time the weekend rolled around plans had already been finalized. Friday nights were reserved for football and McDonalds. Saturdays were for sleeping till noon, then jamming to a concert at night or taking in a movie with a few friends. Last minute homework and memories of the past weekend made the students wish the weekend was just beginning. far left: According to a recent survey, most students watch TV at least 3 hours each night. top left: Checking up on some homework or just visiting, the telephone plays an important part in Barb Konkol ' s life. left: Cooking is good experience for later in life, and Judy Babinski has a head start on many others. STL DENT LIFE 21 MAKING IT HAPPEN Work Experience for the Future Pursuit of the dollar led Washington students to many various and unusual occupations. Area food chains along with Scottsdale Mall were the principal beneficiaries of student employment. Some students, however, worked at such places as Memorial Hospital, Notre Dame University, South Bend Country Club and McDonald ' s Studio. Hours ranged from five or six to as many as thirty-five to forty. Many times it was difficult to keep up with school work and hold down a job. but most students managed. The money earned was channeled through one of two routes; either students would save for the future, or they would enjoy themselves bowling or shopping. Whether the work was training for a future career or just for a litle extra spending money, a job was a normal part of most students ' lives. top: Mary Stachowiak and Judy Kloski talk over the . day ' s business at Burger Chef. right: Vicky Plencner does her thing at Gina ' s Pizza. Pizza was i. popular late night treat for students. 22 STUDENT LIFE left: Arranging greeting cards is just one of many various jobs Patty Verosky is called upon to do at G. L. Perry Variety Stores. STLDENTL1FE 23 MAKING IT HAPPEN SSS WHS Well Represented Washington High School was represented almost everywhere in the community. Students held jobs at such various places as Park -n- Shop, Wygant ' s Florist, McDonalds, Long John Silver ' s Seafood Shoppe, Kentucky Fried Chicken, gas stations, banks, and the Black Cow ice cream parlor. From throwing fries to scooping ice cream, Washington ' s employed students worked at nearly every type of occupation possible. top right: A favorite snack of any age group is ice cream, and Ann Finch has her hands full in keeping the public happy at the Black Cow. far right: Judy Kloski trys to keep up with the demand for french fries at Burger Chef. right: All girls enjoy flowers and Cindi Orlowski is lucky enough to work among groups of flowers at Wygant ' s Floral Shop. k 3 24 STUDENT LIFE left: Stacking food at a local store keep Linda Kasznia busy at Park -n- Shop. bottom right: Cooking fish and other various seafood. Mike Phillips even looks like a pirate at Lons John Silver ' s. STUDENT LIFE 25 MAKING IT HAPPEN Panthers Washington High School had changed a great deal in the past few years. The students were taking an interest in more, and varied activities. Students such as Randy Kosinski and Jannicke Hope participated in exchange programs to enrich their cultural backgrounds through direct experience. Others did it by taking a foreign language for four years. We also had four commended scholars named as a result of their high PSAT testing scores. Girls State and Boys State also had delegates from Washington, which gave students the opportunity to learn more about the United States ' political system. top: The four-year language students: (I. to r.) Steve Lutomski, Randy Kosinski. {middle) Pam Wright, Barb Konkol, Roberta Salata, Miki Grontkowski. (back) Pam Krauser, Cheryl Goralski, Mike Carver, Lisa Schroer. top middle: Miki Grontkowski relaxes with her cat as she reminisces about Girls State. right: In order to prepare for Boys State, Paul Wer- was reads many patriotic books. middle bottom: Michelle Kasznia and Jannicke f i Hope from Bergen, Norway talk about Jannicke ' s home. 26 STUDENT LIFE upper right: Washington four commended scholars were, (I. to r.) Kathy Laskowski. Jean Schery. Julie Wroblewski. and I not pictured.) Lisa Schroer. STUDENT LIFE 28 STUDENT LIFE MAKING IT HAPPEN Yearbook Photography Developing, drying and printing of pictures were all in a day ' s work for Mike Suppinger. Starting out as a photographer in the sixth grade, he continued through his senior year, working as head photographer on the yearbook staff. In 1976, he attended, along with four other students, a high school journalism institute at Indiana University; where. competing against thirty other photographers, he won a third place award for the Best Portfolio. In 1977. he received a nomination for the Kodak Medallion of Excellence. Later in the year he won the award. His photograph was selected from among two thousand entries. After graduation. Mike planned to attend Indiana University as a photo- journalism major. left: An Old Fisherman bottom: Tree Shadows (Medallion of Excellence winner) STUDENT LIFE 29 right: Cheerleaders and the Panther add the spark to pep assemblies. The senior class has the job of lead- ing the school. Washington Hi School Hats Off to Thee! We ' ve got spirit, yes we do, we ' ve got spirit, how ' bout you? This and many other cheers echoed through the gym every Friday during football season and various Fridays throughout the year. Pep assemblies were just about the only break from the monotony of everyday class routine. The Pep Band played an important role during pep assemblies by inspiring the crowd with musical numbers and background for cheers. The Panther mascot, along with the cheerleaders, led the crowd in cheers; consequently, spirit soared, and the team was ready to play. Coaches and designated team captains fired the crowd with their enthusiastic talks about the next opponent; while the Pantherettes added to the overall spirit as they performed to many popular songs. Senior skits were well-received as the Seniors portrayed the upcoming opponent, and somehow WHS always came out on top. As the assembly came to an end, the cheerleaders led the school with a Good Luck cheer, followed by the band playing the school song and finally capped with each class ' battle cry. Pep assemblies added a special flavor to an otherwise lackluster week. top: The varsity cheerleaders fall into their normal formation following the Good Luck cheer at the conclusion of the assembly. right: Cheerleaders lead the Freshman and Juniors, but neither class can cheer as loud as the Seniors. 30 STUDENT LI i MAKING IT HAPPEN V -etiG5 - OtKA HA J TO . DURSK jftKS AUH.-f- HOLVi left: Four Seniors take a break from decorating for Homecoming assembly. i7. w r.i Amy Bajer: Glen Duddleson: Jav Rendos: and Julie Rafalskr. I li;|!|| ' II: STUDENT LIFE 31 right: Craig Kovatch. Armando Canul and Greg Matthews break the zone against St. Joe. lower right: Randy Rodgers and Ted Meert display the ever-present defense of the Washington Hockey Club. bottom: Mike Jozwiak takes a shot against the St. Joe defense. SPACE: COMPLIMENTS OF SAINT JOSEPH YOUNG MEN ' S SOCIETY 32 STUDENT LIFE leers Overcome After a long, and sometime bitter fight, the W.H.S. Hockey Club had finally found its way into Memory Lane. Although success in the measure of records had been elusive for the past few years; nevertheless, effort had never been lacking in the Hockey program. The W.H.S. Hockey Club was not affiliated with Washington High School and was not considered an I.H.S.A.A. sport. Consequently, the team financed itself through programs sold at each game and through individual payments which ran as high as S400-S500 per player, per year. The 1978 team tn-captains were Craig Kovatch. Greg Matthews, and Jim Rogers. The coach was Mike Kosinski. left: Eric Bntton and Greg Matthews go in for a score. bottom: The 1977-78 Hockey Club: fl. to r.) back roK, Mike Jozwiak. Paul Wesolowski. Ron Rogers. Kevin Plonka. Paul Sinka. middle row, manager John DeLeon. Armando Canul. Eric Budne . Greg Matthews. Randy Rogers. Steve Sinka. coach Mike Kosinski. first rov. Mike Petkovich. Dave Niezgodski. Jim Rogers. Bob Jozwiak. and Craig Kovatch. STUDENT LIFE $ IUJJ Activities White shoe-polish, painted lockers, green- papered lights, hundreds of yards of green and white crepe paper, posters and signs topped off Spirit Week. Classes and school clubs worked together to decorate the halls of W.H.S. and to prepare for the Great Bonfire. The weeklong festivities ended with the Friday night football game against the Mishawaka Cavemen for the NIC title. Although a special week had been set aside to celebrate school spirit, the spirit didn ' t stop there. A wide variety of clubs at W.H.S. promoted school spirit and pride all year long. The clubs, ranging from the Ski Club to the National Honor Society, helped create unity among students, faculty, and the community. Also the many clubs and organizations worked separately and together to plan a variety of activities which varied in purpose: some just to provide entertainment: others to raise funds: some to provide educational information: and others to perform volunteer community services. With such a wide variety of clubs and activities students no longer ran out the school doors at the three o ' clock bell. We ' ve changed all that, staying at school to really get involved at W.H.S. V ' MRS left: Thousands of West Side football fails cheer oj symbolic hanging and burning of a Caveman pres the Mishawak j-U ashinaton foolball game Rain Dampens Football right: The 1977 Football Homecoming Court, (I. to r.) back: Geoffrey Bradley, Mike Szymczak, Brian Kirkendoll, Larry Turner, Craig Kovatch. ronJ: Jackie Ragland, Lea Ann Robinson, Penny Malone, Darlene Rodgers, Karin Gustafson. 36 ACTIVITIES Homecoming Festivities Rain and a cold wind prevailed on the night of October seventh, chosen as Football Homecoming 1977. Athalftime the day-long rain let up somewhat, allowing the court to be introduced to the spectators. The ten Senior girls who formed the court were chosen from a multitude of nominees. Karin Gustafson. escorted by Craig Kovatch, was chosen as queen. The night before Homecoming the Seniors decorated the gym with streamers and colorful banners. The Seniors also sponsored the homecoming dance, which was held in the cafeteria after the game. Music was by Special Edition , a popular local band. In 1976 Penn, in their first game ever against Washington, destroyed the Panthers ' hopes of participating in the 1976 playoffs. This year ' s game, however, was sweet revenge, as the Panthers rolled over the Kingsmen 21-3 in their first NIC meeting. upper left: The other half of the court consists of (L lor.) back: Mike Mincey. Dave Hyduk. Dave Redding, Mike Lewmski. Ted leen. front: Allison Townsend. Carol Erickson. Connie Lawshea. Donna Witucki. Denise Goralski. left: Karin Gustafson. escorted by Craig Kovatch. was crowned queen during half-time at the Penn game. above: Mary Sue Findley dances with her friends to the music by Special Edition at the dance immediately following the football game against Penn. ACTIVITIES 37 top: The Pantherette captains and officers pose in front of the Sports Mural donated by the class of ' 77 (Standing l.-r.) Co-captains Sue Matthys. Lisa Digirolamo. (Kneeling l.-r.) Treasurer, Cindy Strzelecki, Historian, Sandy Matthys, Secretary. Sherri Weesner. below: The new Pantherettes members selected last spring, (l.-r.) Sheryl Matthys. Jill Gleason, Jackie Williams, Mary Luczkowski, Mary Lewinski, Vicki McCammon. Jo Ann Kyle and Allison Townsend. center right: Both Pantherettes and Cheerleaders help promote school spirit. Here Cindy Orlowski. Cheryl Szweda. and Cindy Strzelecki enjoy a good joke before one of the pep assemblies. lower right: Chorus line formations are included in almost every routine of the Pantheretttes. 38 ACTIVITIES Pantherettes Place Sixth in State While most students bathed in the sun and swam at the beaches during the first week of August, the Pantherettes were getting together routines for the ' 78 school year. During the summer of 1977. eight Pantherettes went to a Pom-Pon camp in Valparaiso. Indiana. Starting out with nothing except lots of luggage and. of course, pom-pons, the Pantherettes came home with two first place and four second-place ribbons. Summer activities didn ' t end with summer camp for the Pantherettes. Eight Pantherettes also went to the Indiana State Fair Drill Team Competition. The results were a sixth place rating in the state, placing ahead of formerly-rated first place team. Mississinewa. who only placed seventh. With the start of school in September the old and new Pantherettes. headed by their new sponsors. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Turner, made plans for future performances and fund-raising activities. The Pantherettes performed at pep assemblies, basketball game half-times, and the bonfire . Together with their sponsors they raised mone by selling candy and taffy apples, and by co-sponsoring a dance with the cheerleaders. At the end of the year the Seniors had to leave with the many unforgettable memories of the past year, while selections began for next year ' s Pantherettes. top: Perfect timing is a must for ever. Pantherette. In this routine the Pantherettes hurry to their places in time to the music. bottom: The ' 77-78 Pantherettes: (top rov) Allison Townsend. Shern Weesner. Lisa Digirolamo. Man. Lewinski. i2ndro- i Maureen Horvath. Cindy Strzelecki. Vicki McCammon. Mary Luczkowski. 1 3rd row) Sandy Matthys. Sheryl Matthys. Jill Gleason. Sue Matthys. (bottom row) Cassandra Thomas. Cindy Orlowski. Jackie Williams. Jo Ann Kyle. ACTIVITIES The Leaders of Spirit • ' We ' ve got the spirit! was a line from one of Washington ' s cheers. But, it may as well have been the motto of the W.H.S. Booster Club. Hardly a week went by that the spirit and pride of the Booster Club did not show in the form of colorful posters, banners and sayings. Members met faithfully to create something different each week. The supplies used were purchased with money earned through selling programs and bumper stickers. The hoop that the football players ran through at the beginning of the games was also made by the Booster Club. This year twenty members supported the club. Officers were; Cheryl Harding, president; Jane Pejza, vice-president; Karen Pietraszewski and Michelle Downer, poster chairmen; and Marijo Krzyznaniak, secretary and treasurer. Cheerblock also helped create school spirit. Sitting together in a specially designated area during assemblies, they encouraged the other students to yell and cheer as loud as they could to show their pride for their school. The group was led by Roseanna Stephenson and sponsored by Virginia Espinoza and Allen Maxwell lop: The members of the ' 77- ' 78 Booster Club; (back row) Sharon Jenkins. Kim Hubler. Judy Kloski. Judi Honaboch. Karla James. Diana Gadson. Vanessa Wilson, (middle row) Linda Cross. Vicky Plencner, Brenda Herley. Shari Robakowski. Mitzi Garner, Beverly Powell. Karen Pietraszewski. (bottom row) Tina Gilleand. Georgia Jones. Aletha Hairston, Belinda Horton. Cheryl Harding. Jane Pejza. center: Booster Club Officers Jane Pejza, vice- president; Cheryl Harding, president, and Karen Pietraszewski, poster chairman. bottom: The 1977-1978 Cheerblock cheered the football and basketball teams on to many victories. 40 ACTIVITIES Cavemen Cookout! What started with a few flares became one of the biggest bonfires in recent W.H.S. history. An enthusiastic crowd of more than 1 ,500 students, former students, area residents and concerned supporters waited and then cheered as a mock caveman was engulfed in flames, as it hung above the bonfire. Preparation for the Thursday night pep rally had begun much earlier as the leaders of every school organization worked together to build spirit and score a success. The town was literally painted, as some students used shoe polish and soap to spread messages of Panther Power to many store fronts. Bob Lux and WRBR Disc Jockeys were but a few of the speakers, along with the football coaches, who helped to arouse spirit throughout the crowd. Ironically, the pep rally preceded the only football game W.H.S. lost in its regular ' 77 football season. However, it returned the once common bonfire to the W.H.S. football scene. above: Over 1,500 students, faculty, parents and enthusiastic citizens gather to watch the bonfire. top left: Captains Doug Szlanfucht. Dion Redding, and Tim Deka give speeches at the bonfire along with the many other guest speakers. left: The highlight of the night — the burning of the mock Caveman! ACTIVITIES 41 Deadlines, Deadlines Designing layouts, cropping pictures, typing copy, selling ads, and making deadlines were all part of the job of being on the yearbook staff. Members worked at school from 7:30 a.m. to as late as 5:00 p.m. everyday, putting together their sections. Often they gave up their free time on days off to come in and help each other. Staffers worked hard to keep up their grades between rushing to make deadlines and participating in the many other extracurricular activities most engaged in. But when that yearbook arrived in spring, all the pain and anguish of the past year proved worthwhile, because the 77- ' 78 Memory Lane was a yearbook to be proud of. center left: Editor. Mike Lewinski and sponsor, Mrs. Hintz discuss some of the upcoming plans of the 1977 1978 yearbook. cen. typec bottom le were (1-r) N Krauser ana ■vlan Fozo rereads the copy that he has just ? ' he sports pages. e photographers for this year Larry Krempec, Pam 42 ACTIVITIES and More Deadlines Surprise! This year W.H.S. has to pay for their own newspaper. Although these weren ' t the exact words School City used to tell the Hatchet Staff of the new policy, it meant the same thing; somehow the Hatchet Staff had to raise enough money to put out a newspaper each Tuesday. This was not the only problem the Hatchet Staff faced. Meeting deadlines, making sure to include all important happenings and selling ads werejust a few of the many headaches. Although the staffers were presented with many problems, it didn ' t stop them from having fun. During the summer the staffers had a cookout at Mrs. Fodor ' s house. On October thirteenth, the Hatchet had a breakfast before school. Held in one of the Home Ec. rooms, the staff discussed plans for the upcoming year. Also during October, members of the Hatchet attended a newspaper seminar at Notre Dame. Just for fun, in December, the Staff held a roller skating party at U.S.A. roller rink. Even though special activities were held, the Hatchet Staff spent many hours a week writing copy, interviewing people. and laying out the whole newspaper getting it ready to be printed. top: Mrs. Fodor prepares to light the charcoal for the cookout, as Pam Wright studies the edibles. bottom left: Kevin Jurek and Scott Steiner listen to plans for the Hatchet during the Hatchet breakfast- below: The editors of the ' 77- ' 78 Hatchet are: back (1. to r.) Pam Krauser, Fran Dooms. Kevin Jurek. and head editor Kathy Laskowski. from (1 to r.) Dianne Szymczak, Mrs. Fodor, Pam Wright ACTIVITIES 43 ■ ' We love you Conrad, oh yes we do! echoed through the halls of Washington as the cast of Bye, Bye, Birdie rehearsed for their Oct. 18 and 19 performances. The plot of the play depicted the drafing of a young rock idol, Conrad Birdie, and his final publicity stunt, one last kiss , presented to a fan picked at random. Albert, Conrad ' s manager, (portrayed by Kevin Fye), found himself in the midst of Conrad ' s leaving and a break-up with his fiance secretary. Rosie, (Carol Erickson). The recipient of the one last kiss . Kim MacAffee, (Sandy Matthys), was having her own troubles, explaining Conrad to her new steady, Hugo, (Mike Alerding). Adding to all the fun was Albert ' s domineering Mama , (Linnie Lentych), conceited Conrad, (Jeff Gehring), and Kim ' s star-struck father, (Ted Meert). Mr. Lackey and Miss Germano were co-directors of the orchestra, while Mr. Good directed the drama, and Mrs. Butler conducted the chorus. We Love You Conrad! ' top: Conrad (Jeff Gehring), teaches Kim (Sandy Matthys) and her friends how to live! above: Jane Zurat and Ann Pietraszewski gossip about the pinning of Hugo and Kim. right: Albert (Kevin Fye) expounds on Conrad ' s virtues to an unbelieving Mr. MacAffee (Ted Meert) 44 ACTIVITIES left: A worried stage manager. (Glenn Duddlesoru. tries to persuade a star-struck Mr. MacAffee to leave the set of the Ed Sullivan Show. center right: Rosie (Carol Encksoni informs Albert (Kevin Fye) that she is leaving him for good. bottom: The drama club officers for the year: (I. to r.) Peter Owsianowski, Ricky Szymanowski. Gail Wood, Kevin Fye. Rachele Lipinski. Lennie Lentych and Mike AJerding. N.H.S. Makes Plans for Future In April of 1977 many Juniors were inducted into the N.H.S. , at the annual induction dinner at Z.B. Falcons. After the dinner, the inductees and their parents were introduced, and the new members received pins and candles. The new members took the responsibilities of providing services to the community. During the summer, members painted the animal shelters at Potawatomi Zoo. A few members volunteered to usher at various Century Center events. On Halloween, members entertained the children at the Northern Indiana Children ' s Hospital with Halloween and Sesame Street songs. To help raise money for various activities, the N.H.S. ran school concession stands and sold candy. Although the members of N.H.S. were kept busy, they found time to have some fun. For Christmas they held a party at Mrs. Sell ' s house with food, carols, bingo, and lots of fun. Even more exciting though, was the year-end trip which brought back memories of the past year together. 46 ACTIVITIES above: 1977-78 N.H.S. members: (silling) Bobbi Salata. Kathy Kruszewski. Mike Yates, Rodney Phillipi. John Banicki. (kneeling) Pam Krauser. Kathy Laskowski. Miki Grontkowski, Barbara Konkol and Pam Fozo. top right: N.H.S. Officers: (standing) Julie Wroblewski. Vice-president and Dan Kazmierzak, Treasurer, (kneeling) Laurie Bednarek. President and Miki Grontkowski, Secretary. right: Sponsor. Mrs. Sell listens as members discuss future plans at the Christmas party. Left: Sandy Lundquist, Bobbi Salata, Bridget Szynski and Barb Konkol relax before going caroling at the Christmas party. Below: More members of N.H.S.: (silling) Bridget Szynski, Diana Szymczak, Sandy Lundquist, Donna Witucki and Laurie Bednarek. (kneeling) Paul Kil. Julie Wroblewski, Cindy Orlowski, Donna Chwalek and Mike Lewinski. Bottom: Members each brought a side dish for the Christmas party. Clubs Offer Their Services to The Video Tape Club was a new addition to Washington ' s list of extracurricular organizations this year. Sponsored by Mr. Swafford, the group consisted of students who worked with Washington ' s video equipment. Providing service to the teachers; they also worked on their own creative productions. An additional activity consisted of promoting the use of video equipment by teachers. Students acted as teaching aides in the classroom. The group taped several gym classes so the teachers could replay the tape to show students where they needed improvement. A workshop to inform teachers of the value of video equipment was one of the planned activities for the year. The Video Tape Club planned to enter their own creative ventures at the Audio Visual Fair. Each member planned to enter a ten minute segment of film in this competition. above: Mr. Swafford explains some of the techniques and usages of video tape equipment to members of the club. top right: The 1977-78 Video Tape Club: Margie Lula. Jim Lauer. Allen Shirk, Mr. Swafford. Becky Maciejewski and Tom Tarr. right: Jim Lauer and Becky Maciejewski set up equipment to get ready to take movies of the swim learn. 48 ACTIVITIES The School and the Community Preservation of wildlife and the study of ecology were the many interests of the Junior Waltons. The club was co- sponsored by Mr. Klaybor and Mr. Dziubinski, members of the Isaac Walton League. Activities were a Christmas party at the Isaac Walton Lodge and their annual tree give-away program, at which the club distributed 1,700 trees to the public. With only one returning member the club had to rebuild its membership this year, and even though the group remained small, they were very dedicated. Similar to the Junior Waltons, the membership of the Ushers Club was also low this year. For the first time the Girls ' Ushers Club extended their membership to include Freshmen. Although the Freshmen ' s duties were the same, they needed two recommendations from teachers or other qualified staff members to be able to join the club. The girls ushered for the fall musical and the spring play. Besides ushering for these two big events, the girls also ushered for the band, orchestra and choir concerts throughout the year. The final service of these ushers was to assist with the Senior graduation ceremony. In keeping with the fifties setting of the fall musical, the ushers dressed in fifties apparel for the performance. At the end of the year the girls took on a different appearance when they wore a variety of long spring dresses for the graduation ceremony. top left: Marie Horton. along with the other ushers, passes out programs for all school performances. nght: The 1977-78 Junior Waltons: (standing) Dave Suit. Joe Leszcynski. Jim Majewski. David Andrews. Paul Bvkowski and Mr. Klaybor. (sitting) Ken Plencher. Chicky Chavez. Dan Bonczynsi and Dave Knapik. left: The 1977-78 Ushers Club: (standing) Kim Hubler and Sue Nowaczewski. (sitting) Marie Horton. Barbara Konkol. Miss Baer. Judy Kloski and Debra Miller. ACTIVITIES 49 Let It Snow! As those first few flakes of snow fell late in November, moans and groans could be heard from many Panthers. Thoughts of blocked streets, stricken cars and fierce cold filled their memories. Not so for the W.H.S. Ski Club whose members hoped and prayed for enough snow to ski; but not too much so as to prevent their getting to the slopes! Beginning skiers, as well as experienced members, were welcome in the group. Membership increased considerably over the previous year; evidence of the increased interest in this exciting winter sport. The club did most of their skiing at Bendix Woods or Royal Valley. Mr. Tomaszewski sponsored the club and helped to teach beginners. Elected as officers were: Kathy Kruszewski, president: Karen Kalicki, vice-president: Joan Zurat and Julie Cwidak, co- secretaries. above: Jeff Salata, David Salata and Eric Budny ride the chair lift to their destination at Royal Valley. top: The 1977-78 Ski Club right: David Salata shows his style on the slopes at Royal Valley. 50 ACTIVITIES Marksmen Earn N.R.A. Awards Ready, aim. . . fire! The Rifle Club was off to a new start, hot in pursuit of an improved season after a disappointing record last year. Competition, however. was different in 1978: individual marskmanship goals were established by each member of the group. Formerly. competition had been held against other high school rifle teams. Points were earned by each member as they worked toward an award offered by the National Rifle Association. The club practiced their marksmanship at Newman Center. For the first time, a female. Judy Honabach, became a member of the club. Joining her were many returning members from last year ' s squad. Mr. Tomaszewski sponsored the group and helped the members acquire the necessary skill of an accomplished sharpshooter. top: The 77-78 Rjfle Club: (back I. to r.) Jim Jaworski. Dan Kazmierzak. Dave Kolacz, Tom Tarr. Mr. Tomaszewski. (front) Jeff Boochar. Tom Cherrone. Paul Borkowski. Mike Plencner. Gary Plencner. far left: Gary Plencner takes aim during one of the Rifle Club practices. left: Mike Plencner settles himself in a comfortable position while trying to improve marksmanship. ACTIVITIES 51 When spring came, most Language Club members packed up and headed to Chicago for a day. They saw a play, ate an ethnic dinner and went sightseeing. Members prepared all year for this trip and raised funds for it by sponsoring a chicken dinner. The dinner was a success despite obstacles caused by the coal strike in February. Other activities held were a car wash in the summer and a getting acquainted picnic at Bendix Woods in the fall. The chicken dinner was by far the main activity uniting the group. Any student taking a foreign language was eligible for membership in the Language Club, which is sponsored by the foreign language teachers: Mr. Guin, Mrs. Goldberg. Mr. Pikuza. Mrs. Tulchinsky and Mrs. Garcia. Spring Trip Caps Year above: Amy Bajer. Sherry Kosinski. Miki Gront- kowski. Cheryl Goralski and Nancy Grodzicki enjoy a game of egg toss with other members. top: Officers for the Language Club were: (1. to r.) Mike Lewinski. Shelly Leevan. Steve Lutomski. Pam Wright. Randy Kosinski. Cheyl Goralski and Lisa Schroer. right: Michelle Kaznia washes the roof of a van as other members work on the rest during the car wash this summer. 52 ACTIVITIES top left: Sherry Kosinski gives this car a thorough wash down as Lisa Schroer hangs rags to dry- top right: (1. to r.) Mr. Pikuza. Mrs. Goldberg, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Tulchinski and Mr. Gum. sponsors of the Language Club, meet to discuss plans for the chicken dinner with the members. bottom: Amy Bajer enjoys herself at the getting acquainted picnic at Bendix Woods. ACTIVITIES 53 Juniors Plan 1978 Homecoming The envelope, please! requested the announcer as the crowd impatiently waited. And the 1978 Basketball Homecoming queen is, Mary Jo Leda! The activities surrounding the 1978 Basketball Homecoming could only be described as exciting. A pep assembly, during which the ten Senior girls who comprised the 1978 court and their escorts were introduced, initiated the festivities on Friday, January 13. Following the assembly, the entire court attended a breakfast at Golden Bear; they then tried to relax, as they anticipated the evening ' s game against Mishawaka. Meanwhile mums and boutonnieres were abundant at W.H.S., as the Junior class sponsored both the flower sale and the Homecoming dance. The Homecoming game pitted the Panthers against arch-rival Mishawaka. The Panthers proved too powerful for the Cavemen, as they won handily 82-57. Thus, the crowning of the queen at halftime proved to be the highlight of the evening. above: Juniors. Virginia Hoffman and Ann Finch prepare the aisle for the 1978 Basketball Homecoming. top right: Members of the basketball team listen as their coaches give pep talks to the fans during the Homecoming assembly. nghl: Assistant Coach Weber grabs the attention of the students at the assembly as he stresses the need for team support, (without the help of a microphone). 54 ACTIVITIES Students Promoting Interests Helping organize school activities was the Student Council ' s main purpose. Although the membership was low, the group worked hard attempting to get students involved in school programs. At Christmas, the members co- sponsored a dance with the Hatchet Staff to raise money for a needy family. The group also planned the annual blood drive. Throughout the year they urged volunteers from the community to donate blood. For the second year the Student Council planned the Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon, which was held at Washington in the spring. Local merchants supported this activity by donating food and prizes. To raise money for the various activities, the members sold W.H.S. pennants. above: The officers of the 1977-78 Student Council were (1. to r.) Karen Tucker. Rose Brown, Cheryl Goralski and Nancy Grodzicki. top: (back, I. to r.) Rose Brown, Janice Coleman, Tina Plummer, Cheryl Goralski, Nancy Grodzicki, Mr. Hairston. (front) Stephanie Green, Jeanne Konkol, Karen Tucker, Jackie Ragland. right: Mr. Hairston speaks t o the group about their plans for the upcoming Dance Marathon. 56 ACTIVITIES Extra Activities Fulfill Year Washington ' s extra-curricular activities were as much a part of school life as school itself. Extra-curricular activities, besides uniting a group, were an excellent source of income. Selling mums and boutonnieres for Homecoming often brought in the extra money needed for some project for one of the classes. So when Easter Day came in ' 78, the Juniors decided to sell the flowers once more to help supplement their funds for the prom. Dances were the big money-makers, and classes and clubs had to put in their bid early to sponsor one. A lot of activities were just for fun, like the Senior-Faculty games where the Senior guys took on the Faculty brawn in hilarious games of basketball. Every year there were new and enjoyable activities added to the previous format; but whether planned for months or spontaneous, school wouldn ' t have been the same without them. above: Greg Matthews and Nancy Grodzicki imitate the Cavemen in the Senior skit. top: A group of Washington students boogie to the music at one of the many dances sponsored by clubs and classes. left: Bill Crittendon vocalizes with his band at a dance after one of the football games. ACTIVITIES 57 1 - Kj ' t m I : i 1 Academics While high schools across the country suffered from low proficiency scores and did nothing about them. W.H.S. developed academic programs geared to improve the students interest in school. Students could choose the type of class which best suited their needs; whether it was interpreting Shakespeare or just a review of basic English skills. Nine week English mini-courses allowed students to take two classes, where only one would have been possible in past years. These short-term classes kept students ' interests longer and provided a wide range in selection of English courses. In addition to the classes themselves the resources available to the students made learning easier. The school library contained thousands of books on various subjects. Audio-visual equipment helped students image the cultures they had studied. The most important part of the academic program was the excellent teaching staff. Students enjoyed working for a concerned and dedicated faculty. With all these improvements, boring classes became a thing of the past. Washington took pride in being able to say. WE ' VE CHANGED ALL THAT. left: Students sometimes feel as if they are buried by their homework but the school library offers 15.133 books to help in their search for knowt, edge. ACADEMICS- English Ain ' t So Easy The phased English classes at Washington were designed to help students at all levels of learning. A Reading Lab provided individual attention for students who experienced difficulty in reading and comprehension. New equipment, better materials, and a larger working area encouraged the students to learn. A second type of lab also existed at W.H.S. The Writing Lab aided students with problems in written expression. Since it was located in the back of the cafeteria, teachers were available during lunchtime to answer writing questions regarding themes and reports. Students interested in acting enjoyed Theatre Arts class. Pantomines, skits, and plays allowed students to display their dramatic abilities. The college bound student found a challenge in Essay Writing and Research Paper. Besides having to write three essays, students also read four or more novels and took weekly vocabulary tests. Needless to say they were kept busy. The English Department expanded and improved to better accommodate and satisfy the student body. above right: Kevin Green and Shelley Tomlinson act out a dramatic scene in Theatre Arts class. right: Kevin Czarnecki browses through one of the many magazines which the library contains. 60 ACADEMICS ivy 9 It ACADEMICS 61 Learning From Past Experiences One aspect of the Social Studies Department this year was the Cadet Government Program. The year-long course, taught by Mr. Tulchinsky, involved eighteen Senior students whose learning experience consisted of classwork, field trips and government- associated jobs. During the year, the class visited such places as the County-City Building and Tippecanoe House. They studied city government; many were later placed in related area jobs. From one and one-half to two hours a day these cadets worked, gaining much valued experience. Additional Social Studies courses were Man and His Environment, Psychology, and Afro-Asian Studies. By familiarizing students with historic events, the Social Studies Department prepared students for life as responsible citizens. top right: David Hyduk sets up a film projector in his American Government class. bottom right: Freshman Social Studies requires students like Tom Szalewski to familiarize themselves with the countries on the African continent. 62 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 63 Making It Their Business The Business Department was one of the most practical departments at W.H.S. Typing I taught students the proper technique to use and how to center columns, along with many other skills. After students learned the basics, they worked to develop speed and accuracy. Typing students realized that this skill would be helpful in the future. Additional advanced education in typing was available through Typing 3 and Office Training. In these classes students used electric typewriters as well as manual ones. Accounting I and II students applied their bookkeeping knowledge on business simulations called Practice Sets. For approximately six weeks students wrote checks, made out payrolls and issued vouchers for the simulated business. Students learned about keypunch in Data-Processing class. This course proved invaluable to students who planned a career in computer operations. Business Law, Introduction to Business, and Market and Store Management also provided students with valuable knowledge about various aspects of business. top left: Debbie Kazmierczak demonstrates correct typing form. top right: Reading punch cards is part of Kevin Czarnecki ' s activities in Data-Processing class. right: Operating adding machines is part of Office Training, as Michelle Johnson discovers. 64 ACADEMICS top nght: Bermce Fujawa concentrates on not looking at the keyboard of her typewriter. above: Accounting students like Ken Donaldson prepare for class by completing study guides. ACADEMICS 65 Reducing the Unemployment Rate Students received work experience through the various Business Clubs at W.H.S. C.O.E. (Cooperative Office Education) helped students find employment in office-related positions. C.O.E. was also offered as a class. Students learned how to operate the different types of machines that their job required. A basic course in marketing and salesmanship were the only requirements to become a D.E.C.A. (Distributive Education Clubs of America) member. Students mostly worked in department stores or other retailing businesses. Another club was I.C.T. (Industrial Cooperative Training). During class, students worked at ajob which interested them. They received evaluations for their work and their attitudes. A new addition was the school store. Located next to the cafeteria, in it were sold such practical things as pens, notebooks, and folders. Live plants, sweat shirts, and custom-made buttons were also available. The Business Clubs helped students receive valuable work experience. top nght: Mr. Harding instructs his D.E.C.A. students in the principles of banking. nght: C.O.E. students taking a break from their classwork. 66 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 67 The World Under a Microscope Washington ' s Science Department offered unique and interesting classes, along with the traditional ones. Taxidermy, a relatively new class, taught students how to mount fish and other wildlife. In Astronomy class, students using powerful telescopes, focused on the celestial bodies. Since many nighttime sessions were required, Astronomy class met in school only three times a week. Test tubes, Bunsen-burners, and beakers were much used tools in Chemistry classes. Laboratories not only increased the students ' powers of observation, but they also provided students a chance to learn how to work together. Advanced Biology involved an indepth study of life. In one unit of study, students dissected cats to observe and compare the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. In addition to these classes, Tree and Bird Life, Animal Kingdom and Earth Science were also offered. right: No problems are too difficult for Mr. Kraft ' s Science classes, but no problems are easy either. below: A telescope in the making as Dan Kazmierzak and Randy Kosinski work during their Astronomy class. ACADEMICS top left: Because of the strange instruments and various chemicals, lab tables often appear to be disaster areas. left: The Physics class takes a break from problem- solving to look at sun spots. ACADEMICS 69 Learning New Languages French, German, Latin, and Spanish were the four languages other than English offered to W.H.S. students. First year students learned the fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure and pronunciation. They spent many hours memorizing various definitions. Verb tenses also demanded hard work. Students in their second year of a language perfected the skills which they acquired during their first year of study. Idioms were introduced; students drew pictures to illustrate the difficult idiomatic expressions. Third, fourth, and fifth year students read magazine articles from which they presented oral reports. The students also read famous literary works and performed improvised plays. Overheads, films, and filmstrips, exposed students to the different customs of various countries. Native songs were a favorite pastime for students, as they enjoyed learning. Students who took a foreign language learned more than just a different language; they learned a whole new lifestyle. top right: Only German is spoken by Jim Rogers, Miki Grontkowski. Randy Kosinski, and Pam Krauser as they play Monopoly in their fourth year German class. right: Complicated sentence structure is made easy with the help of Mr. Guin. as he tries to illustrate his point to his Spanish Class. 70 ACADEMICS Putting Two and Two Together I he Math Department offered a variet;, of courses designed to develop the students ' proficiency in the application and understanding of mathematical concepts. Courses ranged from High School Math to Calculus, and included classes in Algebra, Geometry. Analytics. and Trigonometry. Twelve girls, representing classes in Trigonometry. Geometry. Algebra, and Calculus, participated in a mathematics contest at Saint Mary ' s College. The test was described as Very difficult : but with their results, the girls proved that they could hold their own in a field formerly dominated by males. Many students chose to take additional math courses, although the subject was required for only one year. They found this subject rounded out their education. left: Working problems at the board is part of most math classes. below: Denise Butchko struggles with a compass while trying to do her Geometry assignment. Beauty of the Imagination The Art Department at W.H.S. offered students the chance to develop their artistic abilities and creativity. Art students were encouraged to express themselves and their individuality through their work. Students had the opportunity to gain recognition through art shows and contests. Projects were displayed at Century Center, R obertson ' s, St. Mary ' s College and New York City. Last year in the Scholastic Art contest, W.H.S. students received thirteen Gold Key Awards and twenty-two Honorable Mentions. Members of the Studio Class contributed their time and talent towards designing and painting a dayroom at the South Bend Convalescent Center. Their endeavors were valuable in developing school-community relations and communications. Art courses at W.H.S. served students of varied interest; from ceramics, sculpture and crafts, to photography, printmaking. drawing and oil painting. left: Mr. Pilarski puts finishing touches on his art work. below: Judy Wojcik works on her pottery project under the watchful eye of Mr. Meunick. 72 ACADEMICS left: Derrick Tyler concentrates on sketching a still life. bottom left: Donna Witucki captures her dream world on canvas in Studio Art class. ACADEMICS And the Singers Sing Their Songs Swing and Concert Choirs, entertained the community with their melodious voices. Concert Choir was a regular class. Any students who expressed a desire to sing was welcomed to the class. A special member of the W.H.S. music family was the Swing Choir. Students auditioned for a place in this group. From the many who tried out, only thirty-two were chosen. Sixteen guys and sixteen gals sang as a part of their repertoire, humorous songs, sentimental songs, and popular songs. Class Piano taught students the basics of piano playing. Chords, scales and numerous finger exercises kept the students busy in the class. At the end of the eighteen weeks, the students proudly demonstrated their accomplishments in a recital. Members of the audience found it hard to believe that the students were just beginners. The Music Department encouraged students to find the importance of music in their lives through the history introduced by their instructors. right: Kevin Sanders limbers up his fingers before attempting a new musical piece. below right: Female members of the 1977-78 Swing Choir are: back row: P. Hauguel, L. Digirolamo, C. Erickson, C. Szweda, C. Goralski. middle: S. Matthys, K. Tucker, J. Laskowski, L. Lentych, J. Gleeson, S. Matthys. front row: C. Strzelecki, R. Lipinski. S. Matthys, B. Link. below: Male members of the 1977-78 Swing Choir are: back row: M. Phillips, M. Findley, J. Salata, J. Geehring, R. Szymanowski, R. Parker, B. Rittenhouse. from row: J. Wantuch, P. Owsianowski, M. Alerding, E. Erickson, J. Wantuch. 74 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 75 Music — The Universal Language Music has always played an important role in the curriculum at W.H.S. One of the many programs was the Marching Band. The experience gained through extensive practices from late August through October was evident as the band performed at all home football games. A new addition to the marching band was the Flag Corps. Eight girls and one alternate made up this group. They arrived at school as early as 7:00 a.m. to work out unique routines for pre-game and half-time performances. Their hard work showed every time they appeared on the field. The Orchestra consisted of a handful of dedicated musicians. Because of the size of the group, more individual attention was given to the students. This group, along with the other musical groups, contributed their efforts to make the numerous musical productions at Washington a success. right: The ' 77- ' 78 Orchestra, top row: Kevin Green, Cheryl Milewski, Jeanne Konkol, Karen Wiesneski, Alan Stopczyski. middle row: Kathy Laskowski, Tina Popielski, Shelley Tomlinson, Miss Germane bottom row: Robin Dougall, Tony Haskel, Paula Weissfuss, Tammy Bleak. below: The ' 77- ' 78 Band. 76 ACADEMICS above: Ms. Germano looks pleased with the end result of many hours of practice. left top: The 1977-78 Drum Majors and Twirlers. standing: Judi Laskowski. Allison Townsend. Doreen Thompson. Regina Taylor and Kevin Jurek. Kneeling: Michelle Wasikowski. Norma Gonzalez, and Sue Orlowski. left: The 1977-78 Flag Corps, standing: Kim Turtle. Joan Przybylinski. Janice Jiricek. Middle, Miki Grontkowski and Kathy Laskowski. Kneeling, Robin KJopfenstein. Mary Rzeszewski and Audrey Wlodarek. Sot Pictured: Karne Gard. ACADEMICS 77 Man and Machines Industrial Arts at W.H.S. offered students a wide range of courses. Bookcases, screwdrivers, golf clubs, chessboards, and speakers could all be found in Wood or Metal Shop. Here students built projects from scratch and took pride in the results. While some students spent their time in quest of knowledge maintaining and repairing cars in Auto Mechanics, the draftsmen designed blueprints for items, ranging from three-dimensional boxes to houses. Trade Math was also included in the Industrial Arts Department, along with a course in electronics. This department was very helpful in exposing the students to the world of industry and in helping to direct them in their future vocational choices. right: Students such as Mark Sisti use jigsaws to create intricate designs for Woods I. below: Drafting requires precise work and a great deal of concentration, as this student can testify. 78 ACADEMICS Life After High School Preparation for life following high school was stressed in the Home Economics Department. In addition to the traditional classes in cooking and sewing, students were offered in needlepoint, singles classes, cake decorating and party-planning classes. Stitches and techniques in crocheting. crewel, and knitting were the highlights of the Needlepoint class. Skills needed in preparing food. managing budgets, and planning, buying and caring for clothes were acquired by students in Singles 1 and II . Girls were not the only ones interested in Home Economics classes. Boys also tried their hand at cooking, sewing and needlepoint. The wide variety of classes, the guidance of a well-trained staff and modern facilities all combined to give students a practical preparation for life after high school. top left: Linda Cross. Uscilla Smith. Mrs. Flowers. Annette Kafka and Sharon Sobecki varnish bread for fall centerpieces. left: Anthony Jones proves that sewing is not just a hobby for women. below: Needlepoint can be quite relaxing according ' ' . ' .■ 33B£ I to Brenda Taylor. | ACADEMICS J Keeping Physically Fit Developing strong minds and bodies was the main objective of the Physical Education Program. Variation in specific classes made it difficult for students to choose exactly what class they wanted. Developmental Swimming suited the aquatic-minded students. Not only did the swimmers receive school credit for their efforts; but for each level of swimming they achieved, an American Red Cross Card was awarded. Uneven parallel bars, a trampoline, and a balance beam were but a few of the apparatus used by the gymnastics class. Because of the precision required, grace and muscle-coordination were vital. Health class stressed the importance of hygiene. Students learned about nutrition, body-systems, and first-aid. For the student who wanted more knowledge in the field. Advanced Health was also offered. top: Freshman gym class requires such exercises as trunk bends. right: Coach Nowicki seems amused by students attempting chin-ups. 80 ACADEMICS left: Mr. Sexton instructs DeWayne Robinson on the usage of a weight in swim class. bottom left: Basketball is a popular Phys. Ed. sport. below: Jumpingjacks develop muscle tone as well as coordination. ACADEMICS SI SPORTS Winter, summer, spring and fall — there were sports for every season. Millions of fans crowded stadiums, gyms or in living rooms to watch their favorite athletes perform. Television stations and radio stations broadcasted athletic events in every kind of weather. Washington Panther fans also came out to support their athletic teams during every season. Since 1939, athletics have been a tradition at Washington. Football and basketball were on a pedastal; and other sports such as swimming, wrestling, tennis and cross country were climbing almost as high. Girls ' sports were being given recognition also. They took their stand in swimming, tennis, track and basketball as well as the boys. The girls had finally passed the limits of the sex barrier, coming to the conclusion that sports might one day become unisex. Even though the athletics had changed throughout the years, the pride of the Panthers lived on. left: David Redding drives toward the basket in the home opener of the WHS basketball season against Penn. ).r5 - Panther Power Plus Pep Whether at assemblies, football games, basketball games, or other sports events, the cheerleading squad displayed school spirit and pep with acrobatic stunts and pyramid-shaped cheers. As with every other extracurricular activity, many hours were spent working toward perfection. The cheerleaders spent a week at summer camp, coming home with superior, excellent and outstanding ribbons in addition to the Spirit Stick. The cheerleaders were active throughout the year, supporting many of the sports. They demonstrated their true Panther Pride in everything they did; they were elated to know that they were an important part of W.H.S. top: Varsity cheerleaders take time out. right: Linnie Lentych and Jane Zurat display spirit during one of the W.H.S. home games. right center: Cheerleaders Get Down at the Mishawaka game. 84 SPORTS t bI p W mKr ' ' t M ( V fld Bjar : r BB bbT ; bh E, - B Br J I EzS below: Varsity Cheerleaders: C. Szweda, G. McBnde. C. Love, C. Hoskins, L. Critchlow. L. Lentych. below: B-team Cheerleaders: J. Zurat. G. Wood, C. Vanslager, M. Kowalski, S. Daugherty, J. Witucki. below: Freshman Cheerleaders: top: V. Buszkiewicz. bottom: M. Findley, B. Stone, F. Caldwell, L. Lentych, M. Kloski. top left: Linnie Lentych and the Panther enjoy an assembly. left: Cheerleaders arouse spirit at a football game. SPORTS $5 Students Take Time Out Between homework, school-sponsored activities and work, students had little time to relax and enjoy themselves. But when the opportunity presented itself, students participated in such leisure sports as frisbee, basketball, skateboarding, skiing and hockey. Basketball was played in yards, on driveways, and in parks. Girls, as well as boys, enjoyed participating in this popular sport. Skateboarding, moving in from the West Coast, become an enjoyable pastime. Even though there was a certain amount of danger involved, students enjoyed it all the same. But, alas, the snows came and dumped thirty-six inches of the white stuff on the South Bend area. Students were forced to put away their baseballs, frisbees and volleyballs. However, students did not remain idle for long. Hockey pucks, ice skates, and skis came down from the attic. Students enjoyed the bitter cold weather which stung their noses and made their cheeks rosey-red. All in all, W.H.S. students participated in a variety of leisure sports throughout the fall and winter. top left: Sports like volleyball keep K.ath Laskowski bus in her leisure time. nght: Steve Lutomski goes up for two points in a friend ' s back vard. 86 SPORTS Rfl above: Some W.H.S. students panicipate in non- school sponsored sports such as hockey. top left: Nancy Lewinski passes the time by play- ing frisbee. j « left: Sledding proved to be an enjoyable pastime for Mike Szvmczak. Mark Findley and Bob Dur- Sectional Trophy in ' 78 On August eighth training began for the 1977-78 W.H.S. football team with high hopes. This year ' s varsity was composed of three Freshman city championship teams. One goal was in mind for the 1978 Seniors since their Freshmen year, to win the State Title. Undefeated until the final game, the Panthers battled against their arch-rival, the Mishawaka Cavemen. Washington had enjoyed a rich tradition as a hard- hitting football club — a tradition that was envied by every school in the N.I.C. Many football teams felt that beating Washington would make their season a winning one. Adams had high hopes of making their season successful by a victory over Washington. Pushed into overtime with the score tied at 6-6, quarterback Bryan Kirkendoll plunged for the decisive touchdown for the Green Machine. As the season progressed, Washington and Mishawaka remained undefeated in the N.I.C. Mishawaka ' s goal line defense held the Panther offense sixteen inches away from a touchdown, damaging the morale of the team in front of a capacity crowd of 9.000 fans at Tupper Field. The Cavemen secondary also picked off three Washington passes; all key plays in the game. Losing the N.I.C. crown to Mishawaka (21-13) further instilled the determination that the Panthers must revenge their loss. One week later the Panthers did avenge that loss in an upset 21-14 over Mishawaka, again before a standing- room-only crowd of nine thousand fans. The Cavemen star running backs were demolished defensively by Doug Szlanfucht, Dave Redding, Dennis Givens and Bryan Kirkendoll. That night was the W.H.S. 77-78 football team ' s finest hour. They had won the sectional trophy! In the Regional playoff, Portage ended Washington ' s dream of State in 78 on a bitterly cold night. The Portage Indians later went on to the State AAA championship. Plagued with penalties during the entire game, the Panthers bowed out of the playoffs, suffering the 14-7 loss; and ending the season with an overall 10-2 record. Many players were awarded distinguished honors for the hard, head- knocking season. Five members of the squad made All Conference in Northern Indiana. Washington was also honored by having three men chosen for the All-State team. Dave Redding was the only player voted all state offensively and defensively at end position. Bryan Kirkendoll was voted defensive back, and Scott Durski was voted offensive guard. Doug Szlanfucht was awarded outstanding lineman of the year in N.I.C. by the coaches of the rival teams. Every member of the team contributed a part to the stamina and endurance capable of the twenty-two starters. Out of twenty graduating seniors, twelve of them started. A lot of positions will be open and replacements will be ready to carry on in the Panther spirit. The 77 season was closed, but the underclassmen already looked toward the start of the 78 season. ;j r .. A. % , : „ front row: L. Turner, T. Doaks. P. Chand, P. Belmarez, J. Majewski, T. Deka, D. Szlanfucht, B. Kirkendoll. S. Durski, R. Wroblewski, M. Suppinger. D. Redding, M. Lindsey. 2nd row: R. Johnson, C. Black, D. Givens. B. Doaks, T. Stone. S. Lutomski. T. Szalewski, G. Holvoet, D. Redding, S. Bechtel, A. Williams, G. Duddleson, D. Hill, L. Boyden. 3rd row: F. Romig, D. Garner, J. Kelly, A. David. T. Turner, D. Mnichowski, A. Stopczynski. R. Chrzan, S. Littell, M. Lesiuk, P. Bykowski, R. Tyler. R. Rogers. 4th row: D. Mitchell, P. Sinka, M. Brummell, B. Skornog, M. Doaks, C. Reed, R. Dudzinski, D. Demeter, A. Fozo. L. Eldridge, P. Green, A. Bajer, T. Jurgonski. back row: Coaches — R. Tomaszewski, G. McCullough, M. Sipotz, G. Flowers. P. Gullifor, Beans VanCamp. SPORTS above: Scott Durski voted NIC All Conference and All State guard. above: Doug (Fox) Szlanfucht, voted NIC All Conference middle guard, awarded the outstanding lineman of the year in the NIC. above: David Redding voted NIC All Conference and All State, both offensive and defensive end. top: Tim Deka (77) and Doug Szlanfucht (78) await the opponent ' s next offensive play. left center: The Panther defense is ready to pounce on their opponent. r 1977 Varsity Football (10-2) WHS OPP 35 Ft. Wayne Luers 19 Ft. Wayne Dwneger 12 Elkhart Memorial 6 13 Adams (ot) 7 21 Mich. Citv Elston 7 14 Riley 21 Penn 3 21 LaSalle 9 Elkhart Central 13 Mishawaka 21 21 Mishawaka 14 7 Portage •Sectional Regional 14 r 1977 B-Team Football (6-3) WHS OPP 18 Mishawaka 20 12 St. Joseph 28 13 Elkhart Memorial 18 Adams 6 Mich. Citv Elston 12 28 Rilev 22 12 Penn 18 LaSalle 14 Elkhart Central 12 SPORTS 89 Headknockers All Through Season right: Paul Belmarez (42) and Tom Szalewski (22) score an extra point against Elkhart Central. lower right: Bryan Kirkendoll (15) scrambles to throw a pass. lower left: Bernard Doaks (82) gets ready to sack a Blazer quarterback. 1 ' ; - j 1 -t? 1 m - mm jki rc above: Bryan Kirkendoll quarterback, voted NIC All Conference quarterback and All State defensive back. above: Pau 1 Betoiafez half- back and kicker. above: Dion Redding, full back. above: Parvez Chand. end. above: Tony Doaks, tackle. 90 SPORTS left: Bryan Kirkendoll ( 15) leads the Green Machine against the Adams Eagles. lower left: Doug Szlanfucht (73) pursues a LaSalle quarterback. lower right: Tim Turner (23) threatens an Elkhart Blazer for a run awav touchdown. above: Gary Holvoet, guard. above: Jim Majewski, center. above: Mike Suppinger. guard. above: Tim Deka. voted NIC above: Ray Wroblewski. second team offensive tackle. tackle. SPORTS 9i right: Glenn Duddleson, tackle. far right: Marshall Lindsey, tackle. below: The Panther defense demonstrates their strength against the Elkhart Blazer offense. above: Steve Lutomski, half- back. above: Tom Szalewski. half- back. above- Aubrey Williams, half- above: Stuart Bechtel, guard. above: Larry Turner, half- back. back - 92 SPORTS Freshman 4-3 The 1977-78 freshman football squad was one of the most spirited and emotional teams that Coach Tomaszewski ever coached. By mid-season, the entire starting backfield was not playing because of inju- captains pulled the team together, out-scor- ing their opponents in the last three games turning their record to 4-3 overall. With a winning season at their backs, these players knew that they would be stepping up to a ries. Suffering a losing 1-3 record, the team strong future varsity football team. 1977 Freshman Football (4-3) ' Pierre Moran 27 Clay 6 Jackson 6 6 St. Joseph 19 Marian 24 28 Dickinson 20 Adams 14 Brown 12 •postponed left: 1977-78 Frosh Captains — kneeling (1. to r.| Dan Clark. Mike Stankiewicz. Steve Sinka. standing — Coach Tomaszewski. Carl Stopczynski. Kevin Andrvsiak. Calvin Hoskins. Coach Dziubinski. £ ,: - ' - r- M S ' A ' 23$i4 above: front row — S. Kelly, E. McDaniel, M. Stankiewicz, G. Meszaros, Mgr. C. Harrier, S. Sinka, T. Zakrzewski, J. Emmons, H. Dotson, T. Martin, J. Breveard. 2nd row. G. Nesbitt, K. Andrysiak, C Michalski, T. Harvell, D. Clark. P. Steinhofer. W. Hartstein, L. Marcotte, L. Brummett, A. Gabaree. back row: Coach Dziubinski. T. Green, A. Kelly. C Stopczynski, M. Harvell, D. Niezgodski. G. Szarwark. T. Tomaszewski. Hoskins. Coach SPORTS Cross Country Striding Onward This year ' s Cross Country team was plagued with inexperience and lack of school support. But even with these handicaps, they placed fifth in the city meet. They closed the season, however, with a disappointing 2-8 record. The team was led by Perry Reichanadter, who placed tenth in the sectionals and went on to the regionals. The team featured such outstanding runners as: Darwin Hilliard, Milton Sheldon, Tony Randle, Perry Patton, Randy Armstrong, Bill Thrasher, and Carlton Miller. The remaining team consisted of: John Lula, Brian LeVan, Ron Moore, Mike Lopez, Howard Tell, Ron Chlebowski, and Craig Stevens. With most of the runners returning next year and anticipating school support, the 1978 team should be a winner. ■■ 1977 Cross Country (2-8) WHS OPP 43 Mishawaka 17 35 M.C. Elston 20 38 Riley 21 43 Penn 18 28 Adams 27 39 Elk. Memorial 22 21 St. Joe 35 29 Clay 26 43 Elk. Central 17 27 LaSalle 33 top: Cross Country team: back: M. Harper, C. Miller, C. Stevens, M. Lopez. J. Lula, T. Randle, P. Reichanadter, Coach Stallworth. ron;: R. Armstrong. M. Shelton. P. Patton, H. Tell, B. Thrasher. K. Chlebowski. center left: Perry Reichanadter displays his winning stride. center right: Pric and determination keep Darwin Hilliard moving o- i the finish. bottom: Team membt the race. 94 SPORTS •pare themselves before — -- 44j— Li. -]- -% -H-- 1 j Iii -jf =y=: -U-U-l-l ±Wj Tennis c ) Anyone t This year ' s Varsity Tennis team had its second best year in W.H.S. past history, finishing 3-13 on the regular sea-son. Led b seniors Matt Symczak. Mike Yates. Larry K rem pec and Tom Synkiewicz. the team racked up victories against Mishawaka and North Liberty. What seemed to be a losing season on paper was everything but losing to the team. All the players went into every match with spirit, drive and. most of all. the incentive to win. - 1977 Varsity Tennis (3-13) WHS OPP 2 Marian 3 C.M.A. 5 5 North Libern 2 LaSalle 3 5 North Liberty Manan 5 1 St. Joe 4 Elk. Memorial Central 5 2 Penn 3 1 Elston 4 Adams 5 Clav 5 3 Mishawaka 2 Rilev 5 Penn J top: Tennis team: (1. to r): C. Anderson. S. Twaroski. D. Kolacz. M. Szvmczak. K. Hoff. L. Krempec. K.. Kowalski. S. Romanski. M. Yates. Coach Killeen. left: Kiwanis award winner Mike Yates displays bis smashing form. SPORTS Experience the Main Factor Seven returning lettermen sparked Coach Shively ' s Volleyball team to a 6-5 season. Unlike the previous years when inexperience was a factor, the ' 77-78 Volleyball team used their experience to defect several area teams, while losing to several others in close matches. Becky Rothballer, in her fourth year of playing volleyball, was the varsity Captain. The B-Team duplicated the varsity record of six wins and five losses. They played well against St. Joe, Marian, and Penn. A first at Washington this year was a Freshman Volleyball team. Coached by Miss Marsha Cenkush, they played all home games at Lafayette, and ended the season with a 3-3 record. below: Becky Rothballer returns a volley. bottom right: Denise Goralski sets the ball up for a teammate. 1977 Varsity Volleyball (6-4) WHS OPP St. Joe 15-13,15-11 Riley 15-5, 15-4 15-7. 15-9 Elk. Central 16-4. 14-12 Adams 15-8 Clay 15-9, 15-9 LaSalle 15-10. 14-11 Elk. Memorial Marian 15-7. 15-3 15-4, 15-10 Mishawaka 15-3, 15-10 Mich. City Penn 15-1. 15-12 . above: Varsity Volleyball team: back: D.Taylor, R. Lipinski. R. Taylor, middle: B. Rothballer, M. Stachowiak. J. Wroblewski. from: K. Lutomski. D. Goralski. C. Chwalek. Coach Shively. % SPORTS ' r 1977 B-Team Volleyball (6-5) WHS OPP 1977 Freshman Volleyball (3-3) 15-10 15-3, 15-6 15-7, 15-4 15-9, 15-12 15-9, 15-1 15-8, 15-8 15-17 16-4, 15-11 9-15 St. Joe 9-15,15-11 Riley Elk. Central Adams 15-5, 15-4 Clay LaSalle Elk. Memorial Marian 15-9, 15-10 Mishawaka 15-12, 15-2 Mich. City Elston Penn 15-13, 15-12 WHS 16-14, 15-8 15-9, 15-7 15-10, 15-11 15-9 15-9 OPP Dickinson Brown Jackson Clay Adams Marian 11-9 10-15, 15-10, 15-12, 14-11 15-0 15-7 J I bottom left: Debbie Taylor and Becky Rothballer slap the ball over the net. below : Mary Slachowiak leaps high for a spike. ! toH ¥Smk .j Jmm -3 W. above: B-team Volleyball: back: Coach Shively, C. Vanslager. J. Taylor, D. Bekarszyk, middle: C. Rothballer. M. Borowski. J. Szlanfucht, ran : M. LeeVan, L. Zielinski. above: Freshman Volleyball team: front: S. Hevnssens. M. McKay. N. Kopczvnski. K. Cira. K. Reiter. back: L. Bajer.J. Wells. M. Rafalski. S. Godacz, E. Bantista. SPORTS 97 Striving for Improvement Preparation for the 1977-78 Girls ' Swim Team season began on August 15. An hour and a half of running, jumping, and stretching, preceded two and a half hours of swimming, kicking, and pulling. The 2-1 1 record did not reflect the teams ' dedication. A major reason for the losing season was that the team consisted of only eight girls. The ' Great Eight ' were led by captains Karin Gustafson, Ann Litka. and Katy Lynch. Olmpia Chavez, Annie Ross, Lori Wiesneski, Mary Ross, and Peggy Lynch made up the remainder of the team. Because of their numbers, the girls realized their chances for a winning season were slight, so they concentrated their efforts on individual improvement. Annie Ross, the teams ' diver, qualified for the State Meet which was held in Muncie. She placed twentieth out of forty-five girls. Coach Clary ' s encouragement, determination, and enthusiasm kept the girls going through a difficult and frustrating season. •77-78 Girls Swim Team (2-11) New Prairie 74 LaSalle 105 Marion 82 Goshen 93 Adams 119 Riley 109 Clay 123 Elkhart Central 109 Mishawaka 70 Penn 56 Elkhart Memorial 103 Culver 111 top left: Katy Lynch shows How it ' s Done in the 200 I M event. middle left: Olympia Chicky Chavez shows her form in the 100 yard Butterfly. right: Katy Lynch takes the I; , .1 in her leg of the 400 yard Freestyle relay. 98 SPORTS below: Girls ' Swim Team: (I. to t.)back: A. I.itka. K, R ss from T. Bleak. A. R as Lynch, Coach Clary. K. Gustafson, P. Lynch. M. L Wisneski. M. Gronlki ■ I top right: Karin Gustafson pulls hard in the 100 sard backstroke event. middle right: Pride and determination keep Ann Litka going during the 50 yard freestyle event. left: Annie Ross demonstrates one of the dives which qualifies her for the state meet at Muncie. SPORTS - Talent Lies in Individuals 1977-78 Boys Swimming (0-12) WHS OPP 41 Clay 128 55 Elk. Central 116 64 Valparaiso 104 52 Penn 112 53 Elk. Memorial 118 45 Adams 117 36 ' : Riley XlTh 58 Mishawaka 111 61 Rochester 110 801A LaSalle 86 ' 2 53 Mich. City Elston 116 58 Marian 106 Inexperience was a factor for the swimming squad under the direction of David Sexton. Swimming with sweatshirts, bluejeans and tennis shoes, lifting weights and doing calisthenics were all part of the daily routine. The team ' s diver, Steve Kimbrough, also the captain, came in fourth in the Northern Indiana Conference meet and fourth in the Sectional. Eric Budny was the team ' s high point man, while Jeff Salata was the main breast stroker. David Salata was an all-around swimmer; Jaime Dant, a Freshman, looked very promising to Coach Sexton, as he was also one of the top men on the team; John Mejer was a breast stroker and freestyler and also one of the team ' s divers. Bob Kruszewski, the backstroker, along with many others, proved to be a vital part of the team. lower left: High point scorers are Eric Budny. John Mejer. Steve Kimbrough. Bob Kruszewski. Jaime Dant. lower middle: Eric Budny comes up for air during the first lap of the Individual Medley. bottom left: Determination to win is shown by Bobby Kruszewski in the 100 yard backstroke event. bottom right: David Salata ' s coordination is put to the test during the 100 yard butterfly. bAc i ■ r?% : BHi 100 SPORTS  w ff r 9 % left: 1977-78 Boys Swim Team: (I. to r.)back V. Oeisler. J. Jmcek. R. Dougall. J Salata. E. Budny. T. Mnichowski. Coach Sexton, middle: J Thomas. B. Thrasher. G. Turezynski. R. Liwosz. from J Mejer. D. Salata. S. Kimbrough. J. Dant. B. Kruszewski. bottom left: The 1 00 yard breast stroke proves to be a test of strength and speed as John Mejer finds out. bottom right: Although in his first year of diving. Steve Kimbrough demonstrates one of the dives which helped him to win many first place awards. below: Jaime Dant concentrates on perfecting his freestyle form. SPORTS lOi Matmen Rebuild Individual Sectional victories by Ernest Jennings, in the 105 lbs. class. Duane Mitchell, in the 167 lbs. class, and Perry Patton. in the 185 lbs. class, and second place finishes by Melvin Shelton. Randy Armstrong. Darryl Anderson. Perry Patton. and Marshall Lindsey. highlighted the 1977-78 wrestling season under head coach Evans. Initially. Coach Evans had expected a winning season, possibly a repeat of the previous years ' Sectional title. The season, however, ended with a third place finish in the Sectional and an overall record of 4-6 which was indicative of the tough competition the team faced throughout the season. Seniors Robert Tell. Melvin Shelton. and Marshall Lindsey. contributed needed leadership to the young squad. Outstanding wrestlers included: Ernest Jennings. Randy Armstrong. Perry Patton. Duane Mitchell and Dennis Givens. Wrestling was synonymous with Blood. Sweat and Tears. and the W.H.S. team upheld the standard with long and difficult practices which later paid off. top left: Regional finisher Ernest Jennings wrestles in his 105 pound weight class during the regular season. top right: Sophomore Rehnard Williams attempts to pin his Mishawaka opponent. middle left: Sectional first place went to Dwayne Mitchell seen here wrestling in his 167 pound weight class during the season. right: Heavyweight wrestler Marshall Lindsey attempts to throw his opponent to the mat. above: Varsity Wrestling Tea m (I. to r.) top rm Gooden. B. Dotson, H. Tell. M. Fletcher. G. Mezaros, D. Mitchell, R. Tell. D. Givens. M. Lindsey, M. Leda, Assistant Horowitz, front: M. Harper. P Patton. R. Williams. D. Anderv,n. R Armstrong. E. Jennings. M Shellon. (not pictured Coach Evans. above: B-Team Wrestling Team (1. to r.) top row: K. Boykins. M. Leda, W. Tell, B. Skornog, G. Mezaros, J. Emmons. D. Garner, A. Stopczynski, S. Kelly, Coach Horowitz, front row: O. Sandoval. G. Nessbitt. S. Swanson. M. Harper. D. Clark, B. Dotson. • ' 77-78 Varsity Wrestling (4-6) | f ' 77-78 B-Team Wrestling (5-5) WHS OPP WHS OPP 29 Clay 3 i 31 Clay 24 19 Penn 40 29 Penn 27 21 Elk. Memorial 31 15 Elk. Memorial 39 26 MC Elston 27 38 MC Elston 21 24 Adams 26 19 Adams 39 39 Riley 27 18 Riley 34 11 Mishawaka 40 18 Mishawaka 39 39 Lasalle 31 18 Lasalle 39 47 Elk. Central 14 60 Elk. Central 9 41 Marian 20 42 Manan 11 V J L ) middle nght: Junior Pern, Patton wrestles in the 132 pound weight class that earned him a second place finish in the Sectional. left: Dennis Givens wrestles a Mishawaka opponent in the 185 pound weight class on his way to an eventual first place Sectional finish. SPORTS top left: Regular starter Rene Taylor scores two points in an opening win over NIC foe Penn. top middle: High scorer Eric Williams displays some of his offensive skills while David Kowalski awaits his next move. lower middle: Ron Johnson puts the ball up high over the outstretched arms of a Benton Harbor defender to add to a one point Panther lead. 104 SPORTS Talented Cagers Coach Subby Nowicki, in his twentieth season as head coach, and assistant coach David Weber, opened the season with hopes of another banner year following a 20-2 1976-77 basketball season. The team relied on quickness rather than height to beat opponents; and in so doing, dispelled the old belief that one has to be tall to play winning basketball. Eric Williams led the team in scoring while David Redding. Ron Johnson. Rene Taylor, and David Kowalski rounded off the usual starting five. Seniors Mike Szymcak and Bryan Kirkendoll gave the team needed experience off the bench; and with David Redding being the only Create Excitement other Senior on the team, the coaches looked forward to exciting years ahead. But the 1977-78 season was not lacking of excitement. One of the most exciting games of the year was the annual battle against NIC foe Elkhart Central. The Blue-Blazers entered the contest in a tie for first place in the conference, but the Panthers paced by a game high twenty-seven points from Eric Williams, defeated the Blazers 66-63 in an emotion packed game. Great teamwork, quickness, and patience would be needed if the team planned to win the Sectional crown. middle: Tim Turner adds his two points in an opening season victory over Penn. top left: Dennis White fights for a rebound as Eric Williams watches from the free throw lane in a big win against Benton Harbor. top right: Number 44 Eric Williams shoots over a Riley defender in an important NIC game which Washington lost by five points. bottom: David Kowalski tips the ball to a Panther teammate in an eventual victory over rival Clay. SPORTS 105 Panthers Rebound to Victories ; Varsity Basketball ( 14-6) OPP Penn Hammond Clark St. Joe (OT) Laporte (OT) Riley Griffith •Clay •Adams Elk. Central Mishawaka Clay Lasalle Adams Elk. Memorial Mich. City Elston Benton Harbor Ft. Wayne Luers Gary Andrean ••St. Joe ••Lasalle •Holiday Tou rnament • ' Sectional 1977-78 B-Team Basketball (1 1-15) WHS OPP Penn Hammond Clark St. Joe LaPorte Riley Griffith Elk. Central Mishawaka Clay Lasalle Adams Elkhart Memorial Mich. City Elston Benton Harbor Ft. Wayne Luers Gary Andrean top left: Dave Redding attempts a basket, right: Dave Kowalski goes in for a layup. r- 1 1 Jl above: Varsity Basketball Team: (1. to r.) back: Coach Nowicki, Bill Crittendon. Eric Williams. Ron Johnson, Dave Kowalski, Dave Redding, Denise White. Rene Taylor. Asst. Coach Weber, from: Sieve Goralczyk. Tim Turr. Bryan Kirkendoll. Mike Szymczak. Darwyn Hilliard. top right: Four year player, Mike Szymczak brings the ball down court against Benton Harbor. left: Eric Williams uses perfect form to score. 1 108 SPORTS below: Freshman Basketball ' learn: (I. to r.) hack: Cedric Harris, Gary Goralski. Butch Kelly. Tracy Martin, Corby Robins, Marcus Harvell. Robert Lewis. Kevin Chandler. Tim V Coach McCullough. - ' - ' Wicczorck. Calvin Hotkiiu. Spirit Spiced with Effort The Freshman Basketball Team had a successful season under the direction of Coach McCullough. They practiced hard to improve important skills, and teamwork was their motto. They worked together to win against many tough opponents. High point were Marcus Harvell and Calvin Hoskins maintained the Panther tradition of winning with the help of other team members. Coach McCullough felt that this year ' s team was one of the best contributions of natural ability and drive in several years at W.H.S. As Seniors, they could be Panther sectional champs. top left: Ron Johnson uses his ability to make a basket. middle left: Eric Williams goes up for two points. left: Dave Kowalski shoots over his opponents to score. 1977-78 Freshman Basketball (5-6) WHS OPP 53 Young 45 33 St. Joe 53 39 Beiger 41 37 Brown 58 56 Grissom 42 42 Schmucker 29 45 Jackson 39 53 Clay 44 35 Adams 53 32 Dickinson 47 35 Dickinson 47 top right: Sophomore Dave Kowalski tries for two points. far left: Darwyn Hilliard outruns his opponent to put the Panthers in the lead. M % The Feminine Touch In only their secon d year of competition, the girls basketball team won the first game of the sectional only to lose to eventual regional champion. Riley. The hard-fought finish was in keeping with the total team effort displayed throughout the year by the entire squad under the coaching of Eugene Dziubinski and assistant Denise Sharp. Six victories; seven defeats was the final team record but it was deceiving. Four of the seven losses were by a combined total of ten points, as the girls proved they could play with any team in the city. To earn this competitive level, two hour practices were held four days a week and during holiday breaks. Denise Goralski and Debbie Taylor were voted team captains; Pat Kyle was voted most valuable player; and the free- throw award went to Brenda Brooks with a 56% average. top left: Cynthia Vanslagerjumps high in order to score for the Panthers. top middle left: After winning, the team congratulates St. Joe on an excellent game. above: Coach Dziubinski gives pointers before the beginning of the game. ««— 1977-78 Girls Basketball (6-7) WHS OPP 31 Elk. Central 71 42 St. Joe 38 46 Adams 37 56 No. Liberty 22 39 Penn 41 42 LaSalle 44 33 Elk. Memorial 39 47 Clay 44 52 Riley Misnawaka 50 44 45 49 Mich. City 54 50 •St. Joe 43 34 •Riley •Sectional 46 PORTS above: Brenda Brooks scrambles for the ball in the final seconds of the game. top middle right: Brenda Brooks scores two points for the Panthers. bottom left: Denise Goralski gets her hand on the ball by outjumping her opponent. left: Girls Basketball Team: (L to r.) back: Coach Dziubinski. D. Taylor, D. Dulcet. C. Ginter. P. Kvle. M. Mosby. D. Goralski. B. Szynski. A. Dodd. A. Townsend. K. Gustafson. L. Schroer. B. Brooks. K. Orlicki. from: M. Lewinski. K. Lynch. C. Love. L. Buress. A. Mosby. C. Hoskins. C. Vanslager. K. Lutomski. Girls Reveal Hidden Talent One of the biggest wins of the season was a regular season victory over Riley by the score of 52 to 50. The first half was played pretty evenly, but in the third quarter the Panthers pulled away led by Brenda Brooks who had a game high of twenty-nine points. A fourth quarter rally by Riley fell short, and the team had an inspirational victory. Seniors Denise Goralski, Patricia Kyle. Lisa Schroer, Debbie Taylor, and Karin Gustafson helped guide the team with their years of experience. Managers Mary Lewinski and Kathie Lutomski helped Coach Ski overcome the obvious problems of coaching an all-female squad, while Karen Orlicki was official scorekeeper for the team. top left: Lisa Schroer gets ready for the rebound. right: Debbie Taylor goes up for the lip against the LaSalle Lions. 112 SPORTS below: Storekeeper Joan Orlitki, managers Mar Lewinski and Kathie Lutomski, and coach hugene Dziubinski directed the furls Basketball Team above: Senior team members: (1. to r.) Debbie Taylor, Karen Gustafson, Patty Kyle, Denise Goralski, Bridget Szynski. Allison Townsent. Lisa Schroer, and (front) Katy Lynch. top right: L. Buress attempts the extra point as the B- Team gets a chance to play the Riley B-Team. left: Patty Kyle shoots for an extra point against St. Joe. SPORTS 1 13 ALB In the late I960 ' s and early 1970 8, WHS students had an image as the trouble-makers of the west side. The students, however, dropped this image through their community involvement and many varied activities. They worked hard to be able to say, We ' ve changed all that. The Seniors acted first to rid themselves of this image. Through a blood drive, an attempt to visit many nursing homes and hospitals, and by volunteering at the newly-opened Century Center, the Seniors became known as the mighty Panthers of ' 78. Juniors had also ridden themselves of this negative image through their many activities in school and in the community. They looked forward to their Senior year. Sophomores followed the Juniors in their effort to disprove the image. The class of ' 80 added to the Panther tradition by getting involved. Freshmen were finally getting used to high school and most seemed to like it. They found what being a ' Panther ' was all about, and there were few doubts that they would carry the tradition onward. The entire student body had finally changed its interests to better become a part of the entire Washington High School community. The Westside Panthers had changed all that left: With 325 Seniors. 350 Juniors. 405 Sophomote- 366 Freshmen. Washington High School has a rathe large photo album. Teachers Staff . . . Aronson, Spencer — P.V.E. Baer. Judy — Home Economics Banaszak. Ronald — Business Benassi. Cynthia — Learning Lab Berta, Patricia — Business Bueno, Michael — Chicano Community Liaison Butler, Candace — Music Companello. Guy — Business Clampitt. Hallie — Librarian Clary. Knsti — Physical Ed. Claus. Frank — Social Studies Cohen, James — Assistant Principal Conrad. Lloyd — Math Coomes. Rosemary — Business Czarnecki, Pat — Secretary Dawson, Anne Marie — Band Dimich, June — Business Drapek, Louise — English KaJ Dziubinski, Eugene — Social Studies Math Espinoza, Virginia — English Evans, Carl — Health Flowers. Eugene — Security Guard Flowers, Patricia — Home Economics Fodor, Marilyn — English Foley, Thomas — English Fuchs, Frieda — P.V.E. Garcia, Fedora — Reading Lab Spanish Germane Emily — Orchestra Goldberg, Dora — French Good, Joseph — English Greenwood. Hazel — Guidance Counselor Guin, Richard — Spanish Gullifor, Patrick — Science Hairston. Earl — Human Relations Hall, Margaret — Security Guard Harding, Lyle — Business Harsh, Wayne — Social Studies Hintz, Mary — English Hock, John — Math Hofer. Charles — Industrial Arts Hoffman, Norma — English Horowitz, Arnold — Science 116 FACULTY Teachers Staff •xj i Hunsberger. Louise— Librarian Jacks. Kenneth — Industrial Art Jones. Francis — Industrial Arts Joseph. Barbara Paraprofessional Kapsa. Leonard— Science Killeen. John— Social Studies Killeen. Tricia — Learning Lab Kindt. David — Industrial Arts Klaybor. Jerry — Science Kolvas. Margie — School Treasurer Kraft. Richard — Science Lackey. Jerry — Band Leatherman. Dennis — Business Linetty. Edward — Social Studies McCullough. George — Social Studies Maxwell. Allen — English Meuninck. Tom — Fine Arts Million. Robert — Principal Nowicki. Sebastian — Physical Ed. Parker. Gwendolyn — Nurse Peregrine. Phillip — Assistant Principal Pikuza. Casimer — Latin Pilarski. Marion — Fine Arts Putnam. Michael — Math Raben. Rita — Guidance Counselor Rarick. Lowell — Guidance Counselor Redling. Joseph — Health Science Rehak. Rosemary — Guidance Counselor Sell. Patricia — English Sexton. David — Social Studies Phvsical Ed. Shively. Twila— Physical Ed. Sipot£ Michael — Math Sipotz. Susan— Physical Ed. Health Solmos. John — Physical Ed. Science Stavros. James — Social Studies Stalhvorth. Charles — Social Studies Stout. Constance — Secretary Stump. June — Secretary Swafford. Dale — Fine .Arts Swintz. Robert — Business Tice. Mary — Paraprofessional Tomaszewski. Rick — Business Health FACL 1 AND MORE TEACHERS AND STAFF . Tracey. Robert— Math Tulchinsky, Ruth— German and English Tulchinsky, Terry— Social Studies Turner, Anna Mae— Security Guard Ullrich, Mark— Mat h and Science Van Camp, Robert— Physical Ed. Voll, Georgina — English Warner, Peggy — Home Economics Watson, Don— English Weber, David — Fine Arts Wintersheid, Beverly— Reading Lab Witszak. Bernadine — Math Aid Zolman, Walter — Industrial Arts Richard L. Zook 1925 - 1977 He was born to wonder about numbers. He balanced fives against tens and made them sleep together and love each other. He took sixes and sevens and set them wrangling and fighting over raw bones. He woke up twos and fours out of baby sleep and touched them back to sleep. He managed eights and nines, gave them prophets beards, marched them into mists and mountains. He added all the numbers he knew, multiplied them by new-found numbers and called it a prayer of Numbers. He knew love numbers, luck numbers, how the sea and the stars are made and held by numbers. He died from the wonder of numbering He said good-bye as if good-bye is a number. by Carl Sandburg 118 FACULTY left: Title I Remedial Reading Tutors are from (L to r.): Anita Hams and Lan Cox. Not pictured: Beverly Lynch. below: The 1977-78 Cafeteria staff. Standing: J. Behhng. A. Barnett. M Parliski. R. Medich. D. Bottorff. C. Williams. S. Brooks. B. Wincek. L. Peterson. M. Kocsis. Sitting: J. Milliken. I. Chwalek. D. Ward, M. Nagy. H. Przybylinski. B. Stickley, J. Wonisch, B. Cenova. A. Szymczak. A. Breit. H C H O FACULTY LAUNDRY IS THEIR BUSINESS ® !20 FACULTY left: Sweeping the school ' s entrance is one of Richard Devereau ' s daily tasks. below: The night custodians from 1 to r are: Clem Holewczynski, Doug Scruggs, Robert Bamnger. and Hollis Hughes. Not pictured: Tom Lue. The Class of June of 1978 seemed a long way off when the Seniors first came to W.H.S. as wander- ing Freshmen. But time passed quickly as we enjoyed class parties, danced to the theme of Carousel at the prom, stood during the assemblies, and felt the excitement of the 1977 football and basketball seasons. Although we cherished the memories, it was now time to move forward as we faced grad- uation and the beginning of a new way of life. Mitzy Adams . . . Carol Agnew . . . Pamela Agnew . . . Katrina Anderson . Patricia Anderson . Dan Armstrong . . KjtAshford. . . Sam Austin . . . Amy Bajer . . . Language Club 2,3,4; Booster Club 4; Prom Comm. 3,4; Spirit Angel Emma Baker . . . D.E. 4 Tim Balon . . . Track 1 ,2; Football 1 ; Cross Country 2; Basketball 1 John Banicki . . . B-Team Golf 2; Language Club 2; National Honor Society 3,4 !22 SENIORS 1978 Parlhina Barnes. . . Debbie Barson . . . Language Club 1.2.3.4. ' ■ C.O.E. 4: Prom Comm. 3,4: C.G.C. 3.4 Randy Bazyk . . . Stuart Bechtel . . . Football 1.2.3.4; Track 1.2.3.4; Wrestling 2 Mary Beck . . . Laurie Bednarek . . . National Honor Society 3.4. (President 4); Drama Club 1.2.3.4. (Make-up Comm. Chairman 3.4); Booster Club 1.2.3; Human Relations Board 2 Christine Bella . . . Paul A. Belmarez . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Track 1.2.3.4: Wrestling 4 : Advisory Board 4 Ken Bentkowski . . . Don Bjorkland . . . Dee Anne Blasko . . . D.E. 4. (Vice President 4): Teach- er ' s Aide 2.3: Drama Club 1 : Prom Decorations 3.4 Daniel Bonczvnski . . . Bruce Bowman . . . AJvina Bovden . . . Geoffrey Bradlev . . . Basketball 1.2.3: Track 1: Tennis 1.2; Concert ' Choir 1.2: Swing Choir 2: Ragtime Showtime: Finsterwald Company. Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie: Advisory Board 2: Language Club 1.2.3: Class Party Comm. 3: Football Homecoming Escort 4 Jennifer Bradley . . . Tennis 1: Class Secretary 1.2: Social Chairman 3: Class Party Comm. 1.2.3: Prom Comm. 3: Band 2 William Brenner . Linda Bnggs . . . Julie Bro .ii . . . Cecil Brummet . . SEVJCR5 Keep on Keeping on JeffBuda. . . Deborah Burger . Vanessa Burkhart . Rosa Cano . . . Armando Canul Jr. . . . Baseball 1,2,3,4 Mike Carver. . . Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3 Sue Casey . . . Language Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Booster Club 1,2; D.M.S. 1,2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3,4; Class Party Comm. 1,2,4; Teacher ' s Aide 3,4; Spirit Angel 1; Yearbook 3,4, (Advertising Manager 4); Senior Skit 4; Bye Bye Birdie Mark Cencelewski . . . Parvez Chand . . . Track 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4 Olympia Chavez . . . Tom Cherrone . . . Donna Chwalek . . . Student Council 1 ; Language Club 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook 4; D.M.S. 1,2,3,4; Class Party Comm. 2,3; Spirit Angel 1 o GO Patty Kyle Senior Patty Kyle showed her pride in the Panthers by being the Panther mascot. She supported the basketball and football teams by scaring the opponents with her fierce growl. Patty was also an outstanding athlete at W.H.S. She participated in softball four years and girls ' basketball three years. Her most memorable experience was when the girls ' softball team won the city championship in 1977. The Yearbook and Hatchet were on the list of Patty ' s extracurricular activities, as she supported W.H.S. in various ways. After graduation Patty planned to go to school or into the Armed Forces. 124 SENIORS Plan for the Future SueCieplinski . . . Linda Collier . . . Patricia Cooper . . . D.E.C.A.4. (Treasurer 4) Raymond Cwik . . . Ski Club 4; Siage Crew- Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie Kevin Czarnecki . . . Sue Dashner ... Ski Club 3: Track 1.2.3: Student Council 1.2.3: Prom Comm. 3: Prom Coun 3: Swing Choir 1.2 Dannv Davis . . . TimDeka. . . Football 1.2.3.4 Lisa Digirolamo . . . Pantherettes 2.3.4. (Sunshine Girl 3. Captain 4): Concert Choir 2.3.4: Swing Choir 3.4: D.M.S. 1,2.3.4. (Historian 3. Vice President 4) Anthony Doaks . . . Ronald Dokes . . . Rick Dombrowski . . . Robert Dombrowski . . . Glenn Duddleson . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Baseball 12: Choir 3.4: Social Chairman 4: Ski Club 3.4: Hatchet 3,4; Prom Comm. 3.4: Concert Band 1.2.3.4: Jazz Band 2,3.4: Orchestra 2.3.4: Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie Debbie Dulcet . . . Jose Duron . . . Scott Durski . . Gloria Eddins . 1.2.3.4 Ricky Erby. . . Carol Erickson . Football 1.2,3.4 . D.E. 3.4. (Historian 3): Usher Club SENIORS Only the Beginning Ron Eskridge . . . Marijo Marie Farkas . . . Junior Achievement 2,3; Achievers Association (Vice President 3); Band 1,2,3; Drum Major 2,3; Spirits of ' 76 CarlFitz. . . Vickie Fleming . . . Prom Court 3, (Queen) Mark Fokey . . . Pam Fozo . . . Class Secretary 2; Human Relations 1; Drama Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Class Party Comm. 2; Indiana University High School Journalism Institution 4 Denise Franklin . . . Ronna Gabaree . . . Softball 2 Arnold Gadson . . . Ron Gapinski . . . Wanda Giden . . . Student Council 3, (Secretary); C.O.E. 4, (Parliamentarian) Rose Gilleand . . . o in Anne Raj ski Anne Rajski may have looked like the typical, studious Washington student, but actually she liked to horse-around. Anne owned two horses, Winky and Slick, and had won several awards with them in 4-H and open shows. Harness- driving was her favorite contest, but she had won more awards in western pleasure and horsemanship. In her spare time, Anne gave lessons and hoped to breed horses after graduation from college. 126 SENIORS Hope for Tomorrow Denise Givens . . . Play Bill Memories: Costume Comm. 2: Choir 2; Black Advwory Board 4; Booster Club 1.2: Class Party Comm. 1; Peer Influence 2; Language Club 3: Black History 4 Michael Golubski . . . Vocational Auto Shop, I.C.T. Cheryl Goralski . . . Tennis 1.2; Swing Choir 4; Play Bill Memories; Student Council 4, ' Secretary; Lan- guage Club 1.2.3.4. (Secretary 3,4); N S.F.C 3 Drama Club 1.2.3.4; Meet Me In Saint Louis. Bye Bye Birdie Denise Goralski . . . Volleyball 2.3.4: Softball 23A: Basketball 3.4: La nguage Club 2.3: D.M.S. 2.3,4; Football Homecoming Court 4 Brian Granat . . . Choir 1 Nancy Grodzicki . . . Track 2.4: Student Council 4. (Treasurer): Language Club 2.3.4; Drama Club 1,2: Hatchet Staff 4: Orchestra 1.2.3; Once Upon a Mat- tress, Oklahoma: Arena Scheduling 4 Michaeleen Grontkowski . . . Swim Team Manager 2.3.4; National Honor Society 3.4. (Secretary Ay N.F.S.G. 1.2,3.4; Language Club 1.2.3.4. (Advisory Board 2.3): Yearbook 2,3.4, (Academics Editor 4): Marching Band Flag Carrier 2.3,4: Delegate to Hoo- sier Girls State 4 Debbie Grubs . . . Karin Gustafson . . . Swimming 1.2.3.4. (Captain 3.4): Softball 2.3.4: Class Treasurer 1.2. Vice President 3.4: National Honor Society 3.4; Prom Comm. 3.4: Class Party Comm. 1.2.3.4: Prom Court 3; Football Home- coming Court 4. (Queen) Barbara Haggenjos . . . Swim Team 1.2: Hockey 3.4: Student Council 3. (Secretary); Class Party Comm. 2: Prom Comm. 4; Drama Club 1.2 Michael Hardman . . . Lorale Harker . . . Brenda Harris . . . D.E.C.A. 3.4 Nina Harvey . . . Debate 1: C.O.E. 1: Peer Influence 1: Junior Achievement 3: Student Council 1: Language Clubl Jim Hauguel . . . Swim Team 1.2: N.F.S.G. 1.2.3: Lan- guage Club 1.2,3: C.O.E. 4 Patricia Hauguel . . . Concert Choir 2.3.4: Girls Choir 1 ; Swing Choir 4: Language Club 3: M.G.C 3.4: Rag- time Showtime. Once Upon A Mattress. Playbill Memories. Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie. Carnival. Finsterwald Company- Brian Heckman . . . Verlinda Hendrix . . . Dermis Henry . . . Linda Henrv . . . Language Club 2.3: Usher Club 2: Booster Club 3,4 SENIORS Visions of Our Lives Henry Heritz . . . Debbie Herman . . . Hatchet 3: O.E.A. 4; C.O.E. 4; D.M.S. 2.3.4: Prom Comm. 3,4 Gary Holvoet . . . Jannicke Hope . . . Marie Horton . . . Becky Horvath . . . Patricia Howell . . . Swimming 1,2,3 Scott Hoyt . . . Kim Hubler . . . Language Club 1.2; Booster Club 3,4; Ushers Club 3.4; Hatchet 3.4 (Social Chairman) Ernest Hummel . . . David L. Hyduk . . . Baseball 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1.2; Prom Escort 3; Football Homecoming Escort 4 Donna Jastrzebski . . . Language Club 3: Student Council 1.3.4; Spirit Angel 1 5- o in as Gary Holvoet Scuba diving, hunting, and judo were a few of the hobbies Gary Holvoet enjoyed. Gary became interested in scuba diving through a friend of his father ' s. Then Gary took lessons at the YMCA. Gary dives in such locations as Diamond Lake. Lake Michigan, and the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada, where his tank became hooked on a latch. I couldn ' t get free. My friend had to unhook me. Pheasant hunting was another of Gary ' s hobbies. Because he hunted before school, Gary sometimes arrived dressed in his hunting clothes with ruffled hair. Judo was a relatively new hobby of Gary ' s. Mr. Kraft asked me to watch it. I did and decided to take lessons. 128 SENIORS Leaders of Tomorrow Cynthia Johnson . . . Angela Jones . . C.O.E.: CO-OP Lannie Jones . . . Track 3.4; Advisory Board 3; Hatchet 3: Language Club 3: Student Council 4: Spirit Angel I ; Black History 2.4: Cheerblock 3 Mike Jozwiak . . . Tennis 1.2: Swimming 3: Football I: Hockey 2.3.4 Judy Kaczynski . . . C.O.E. 4: D.E.A. 4: Language Club 1.2: D.M.S. 1.2.3.4: Homecoming Decorating Comm. 3.4 Judith Karczewski . . . Daniel Karmierzak . . . Baseball 2.3.4: Language Club 1.2; National Honor Society 3.4 John Keen. . . N.F.S.G. 1.2 Dave Keller . . . Paul Kil . . . Steve Kimbrough . William Kinvon . . Swimming 1.2.3.4 Bryan Kirkendoll . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Basketball 1.2.3.4: Track 3.4; Advisory Board 1: Homecoming Escort 4 Judith Kloski . . . Basketball 3: Drama Club 1.2: Lan- aua°e Club 1.2.3: Booster Club 4: Usher ' s Club 3.4: Ski Club 4 Ramona Kloski . . . Girls Usher ' s Club Bob Klota . . . Dave Knapik . . . David Kolacz . . . Rifle Club 2.3.4: National Honor Society 3.4 Barb Konkol . . . Track 3.4; Language Club 2.3.4: National Honor Society 3.4: L ' sher ' s Club 2.3.4: Yearbook 2.3.4. (Activities Editor 4. Academics Edi- tor 3): Junior Achievement 4 Randy J. Kosinski . . . Language Cub 1.2.3.4. (Presi- dent 4): German Club 1.2.3.4: Indiana University Honors Program Abroad (Germany); Debate Club 2 : Drama Club 2: National Honor Societv 3.4 SENIORS 129 Learning to Live Craig Kovach . . . Hockey 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2.3,4; Ten- nis 2; Football Homecoming Escort 4 Jennie Kovach . . . Karla Kovach . . . Pamela Krauser . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Year- book 2.3,4, (Photographer 3,4); Hatchet 1,2.3,4, (Edi- tor 3.4); Language Club 1,2,3,4; N.F.S.G. 1,2,3.4; Senior Skit 4; Next Generation Page 2,3,4 Tom Krebs . . . Baseball 1 Larry Krempec . . . Tennis 2,3,4; Junior Achievement 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4, (Photographer 2,3,4); Senior Skit 4 Brian Krieg . . . Kathy Kruszewski . . . Class President 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4, (Treasurer 4); Meet Me In St. Louis, Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon, Bye Bye Birdie; Language Club I ; Ski Club 3,4; Class Party Comm. 1 ; D.E.C.A. (Secretary 4); Teacher ' s Aide 3,4; Switch- board 4 Anthony Kuczmanski . . . Sue Kuczmanski . . . Language Club 2,3: Student Council 3,4; C.O.E.-D.E.A., (Historian) Dale Kulwicki . . . Patricia Kyle . . . Basketball 3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Pan- ther 4; Hatchet 2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4 u o Matt Szymczak Baseball was an important part of Matt Szymczak ' s life since he was a youngster. I started playing ball at Maurice Matthys when I was about 8 years old. I never really played any position other than pitcher. Matt felt his best pitch was his fastball, but he hoped to develop the change-up. Matt had been scouted by both the Cincinatti Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. At the time Matt was not worried about playing professional baseball. Right now, I ' d just like to get a free ride to some college. According to Matt, his ability to play baseball was a natural talent. He added that he threw the ball, fast and hard but not always accurate. !30 SENIORS on Our Own Kalhryn Laskowski . . . Language Club 2: National Honor Society 3.4: Hatchet 2.3.4. (fcdilor-in-Chief Ay. South Bend Tribune Next Generation Page 2.3.4: Stu- dent Panel 4: Marching Band flag Carrier 2.3.4: Orchestra 1.2.3.4. (President 4): Ragtime Showtime. Spirits of 76. Once l.pon a Mattress. Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie: National Merit Commended Scholar Marcia Lathion . . . David Latoski . . . Connie l.awshea . . . Mary Jo Leda . . . Girls Swim Team I: Girls Lsher Club 3.4: Future Teachers 3.4: D.M.S. 1.2.3.4 Janice Lee . . . Mike Lee Van . . . Linnie Case Lentych . . . Cheerleader 1.2.3.4: Lan- guage Club 1.2.3.4: Spirit Angel I: Human Relations 1: Vice-President I: Class Party I: Office Aide 3: Hatchet Staff 3.4: National Honor Society 3.4: Drama Club 3.4: Glee Club 3.4: Class Representative 3: Swing Choir 3.4: Concert Choir 3.4: Who ' s Who Association 3.4: Oklahoma. Bye Bye Birdie Joseph J. Leszczynski . . . Rifle Team 3.4: Golf 3.4: Isaac Walton League Brian Levan . . . Mike Lewinski . . . Senior Skit. Language Gub 3.4. (Treasurer 4); Yearbook 3.4. (Editor 4): National Honor Society 3.4: Football Homecoming Escort 4: Indiana University High School Journalism Institute 4 Joe Lichnerowicz . . . Marchelle Lindsey . . . Concert Choir 1.2.3: Mixed Chorus 1.2.3: Girls Choir 1.2.3 Marshall Lindsey . . . Betsv Link . . . Girls Tennis 1.2.3.4: Choir 2.3.4: Swing Choir 3.4: D.M.S. 1.2.3.4 Beckv Lipinski . . . Tennis 3.4: Bye Bye Birdie (Adult Choir): Student Council 1: Advisory Board 2.3: Lan- guage Club 4: Prom Comm. 3.4: Class Parry Comm. 2.3: Homecomina Court Comm. (crowns) 3: Senior Skit: Teacher ' s Aide 4: C.G.C. 1.2.3.4 Ann Mane Litka . . . Girls Swimming 1.2.3.4. (Tri-cap- tain 3.4): Girls Track 1.2.3.4: National Honor Society 3.4 ken Lubinski . . . Ryan Luczkowski . . . Laurie Lundquist . . . SENIORS 13 i Expressing Ourselves Sandy Lundquist . . . Language Club 2: Teacher ' s Aide 3: National Honor Society 3.4; Yearbook 4: Senior Skit: C.G.C. 1.2.3.4 (Social Chairman 3. President 4) Stephen R. Lutomski . . . Football 1.2.3.4; Swimming 3.4: Language Club 1.2.3,4 (Vice President 4) Katy Lynch . . . Swim Team 1,2.3.4 (Captain 3.4); Track 1.2,3; National Honor Society 3,4 Johnnie Mack . . . Football 1: Hatchet 1,2: Yearbook 4: Debate Team 3.4 James Majewski . . . Football 1.2.3,4: Junior Waltons 4 Peggy Malecki . . . C.O.E. 4; Booster Club 1.2: Girls ' Usher ' s Club 2,3,4: Class Party Comm. Penelope Malone . . . Choir 1.2,3; Student Council 3.4: Co-op: Cheerblock; Football Homecoming Court Cvnthia Marshall . . . Girl ' s Choir 1.2: D.E. 3.4: Art ' Club 2 Greg Matthews . . . Hockey 2.3.4 (Captain 4): Senior Skit Sue Matthys . . . Pantherettes 2.3.4 (Captain 4): Choir 3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; Student Council 1: Junior Prom Court: Oklahoma; Bve Bye Birdie Brad May . . . Sally May . . . O — Denise Goralski For nine years Denise Goralski played volleyball and hoped to continue in volleyball and other sports at I.U. Long practices and experience payed off this year, as Denise won the Most Valuable Player Award in volleyball. She also received the Kiwanis Award for ability, scholastic achievement and leadership. Denise also participated in girls ' basketball and softball. Although she liked all sports. Denise favored softball because her 5 ' 1 height wasn ' t important. 132 SENIORS by Our Achievements Merry McFarland . . . Ted Mecrt . . . Baseball 1.2.3.4; Hockey 3.4; Choir 2.3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Ragtime Showtime. Playbill Memories; Once Upon a Mattress: Oklah Bye Birdie; Advisory Board 3: Language Club 2: Drama Club 2.3; Meet Me In St. Louis; fell Me That You Love Me. Junie Moon; Orchestra 2,3.4 Michelle Mesaros . . . Cheryl Milewski . . . Orchestra 1.2,3,4; Once Upon a Mattress; Ragtime Showtime; Oklahoma Arlene Miller . . . Chicano Program 1.2.3.4 Karen Miller . . . Kim Millsaps . . . Home Economics Club 2: Language Club 2; Black History Program 2: Junior Achieve- ment 1,4 Michael Mincy . . . Basketball 1: Football 1: Football Homecoming Escort Robert Molnar . . . Penny Neely . . . Choir 1.2.3.4 Steve Neuliep . . . Colleen Newton . . . James Niemier . . . Baseball 1.2.3.4: Tennis 1.2.3: Oklahoma; D.E.C.A. 2.3.4; National Honor Society 3.4 Marianne Nowacki . . . Track 2: C.O.E. Sue Nowaczewski . . . Choir 2: Hatchet 2.3.4; Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 2.3.4: Human Relations 2: Booster Club 4 Vivian Nowaczewski . . . Concert Choir 2: D.E. 3.4 Mark O ' Brien . Cindy Ogorek . Orchestra 1.2 MikeOrlicki. . Cindi Orlowski . Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 2: D.E.C.A. 3.4: Pantherettes 1.2.3.4: Drama Club 1: Language Club 1.2.3; National Honor Society 3.4: Prom Comm. 3.4; Class Partv Comm. 2.4: D ' .M.S. 1 .2.3.4 SENIORS 133 Getting It Together Judith L. Orosz . . . Tennis 1.2.4; Language Club 3; Drama Club 1; C.O.E. 4; Orchestra 1.2: Ragtime Showtime 1 ; Once Upon a Mattress 1 ; Spirits of ' 76 2: Oklahoma Pete Owsianowski . . . Phil Parmalee . . . Andrew Patterson . Football 1.2.3; Basketball 1,2 Charles Pejza . . . Beverly Perry . . . Cheerblock 3; Peer Influence 2; Debate 2; C.O.E. 4; Student Council 4 Renee Perusich . . . C.O.E. 4; O.E.A. 4; Yearbook 4: PromComm.3: D.M.S. 1,2.3,4 (President 4) Rodney Phillippi . . . Track 1.2; Debate 2,3 Melinda Piechocki . . . Mike Piechocki . . . Golf 1.2.3,4; Debate 3; Hatchet 1.2 Tammy Piechocki . . . Choir 1; Ragtime Showtime, Finsterwald Co.; C.O.E. 4: D.M.S. 2.3.4 (Treasurer 4) Michele Pietraszewski . . . Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 1,2,3.4; D.E.C.A. 3.4 O GO u +-  Paul Kil Many people do not know that the mural of athletes by the gym doors was done by Washington students. The idea came from Johnnie Mack and Clyde Clark, was drawn by Anthony Cecil, and was painted by Paul Kil. Paul had four years of art at Washington and received three gold keys. Gold keys were given to winners of Scholastic Art Awards. Paul ' s paintings were among 200 art works displayed at Robertson ' s and later in New York with other Gold Key winners. Paul liked to paint because, You can do more in paint to feelings than any other art forms. He hoped to continue painting at Ball State and possibly teach art. 134 SENIORS and Working It Out Kenneth J. Plencer ton League Tina Ploughe . . . Mike Polonka . . . Joan Przybylinski Rifle Team 1.2.3.4: luaac Wal- Choir 1,2: Spiril Angel 1.2: Jun- Achievemeni 2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2: Language Club 4; Band 1.2.3.4; Pep Band 1.2,3.4: Marching Band 1.2.3.4: Flag Corps 4: Orchestra I J.3.4; Playbill Memories; Spirits of ' 76; Ragtime Showtime; Finiter- wald Co.: Oklahoma; Bye Bye Birdie MikePutz. . . Swimming 1,2.3,4 Julie Rafalski . . . Drama Club 1.2: Language Club 1.2: Booster Club 1; Prom Comm. 3.4: D.M.S. 1.2.3.4 Jackie Ragland . . . Concert Choir 2: Swing Choir 2: Playbill Memories 2: Oklahoma 3; Spirits of 76: Stu- dent Council 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Language Club 1,2,3 (Treasurer 3); Black History Program 1.2,4 (Vice President 3); Cheerblock 3: Drama Club 1,2; Junior Class Decor. Comm.: Senior Skit; Football Homecoming Court; Band 4; Book Drive 3; Dance Marathon (Food Comm.. Publicity Comm.) Anne Rajski . . . National Honor Society 3.4 Jim Rans . . . Terry Ratliff . . . David Redding . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Basketball 1X3,4: Track 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Football Homecoming Escort Billy Reed. . . Lorraine Reed. . . Penny Reichanadter . . . Dave Reiter . . . Jay Rendos . . . Drama Club 1.2.3.4; Language Club 1.2.3,4; Prom Comm. 3.4: Band 1.2.3: Pep Band 1.2.3: Jazz Band 1.2: Orchestra 1.2.3: Spirits of 76 Brian Rittenhouse . . . Football 2.3: Wrestling 2.3: Concert Choir 2.3.4: Swing Choir 3.4 Bruce Rittenhouse . . . Cindy Robakowski . . . D.E.C.A. 3.4: Junior Achieve- ment 2.3 Phvllis Roberts . . . Student Council 2.3.4: Cheerblock 3.4; Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 2; Black History Program 2: Senior Citizen ' s Dav 3: Dance Marathon 3: Language Club 4 SENIORS 135 Time Is of the Essence Lea Anne Robinson . . . Class President 2,3,4; Lan- guage Club 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Year- book 2.3,4 (Senior Editor); Prom Comm. 3,4; Class Party Comm. 2.3,4; Prom Court 3; Football Home- coming Court 4 Rochelle Robinson . . . Kathy Roche . . . Volleyball 1.2,3; Language Club 1; Student Council 1; Class Party Comm. 1; Office Aide 4; Guidance Aide 2.3 Brenda Rodick . . . Darlene Rodgers . . . Cheerblock 3,4; Student Council 3,4 (Executive Board); C.O.E. 4 (Secretary); Football Homecoming Court Jim Rogers . . . Hockey 1,2,3,4 Annie Ross . . . Swimming 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 4; Advisory Board 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Comm. 3,4 Becky Rothballer . . . Volleyball 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Language Club 1; Student Council 1,2; Prom Comm. 3,4; Teacher ' s Aide 3,4 Kim Rozycki . . . Language Club 1,2; Hatchet 3; Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 2,3,4; Booster Club 1,2; D.E.C.A.4 Aleasha Russell . . . Diane Sachman . . . Roberta Salata . . . Swimming 3; Language Club 1,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4 (Under- class Editor 4); Senior Skit; Class Party Comm. 1,2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3,4; Indiana University High School Journalism Institute 4; C.G.C. 2,3,4 o S-H David Redding The Green Machine ' s opponents saw an awful lot of the number 81 flash before their eyes this football season. And with good reason because number 81 was end David Redding. David was an outstanding football and basketball player at Washington. He made both offensive and defensive All-Conference teams in football his Junior and Senior years, and also All-State offensive and defensive ends his Senior year. In his Junior year. David also made All- Conference in basketball. David hoped to attend college to continue his education and to play football. 136 SENIORS College Survival Kits Angie Salazar . . . Advisory Board iChicano Represent- ative; 1.2.3.4: Prom Comm. 3: Class Party Comm. 1.2.3: Chicano Program 1.2.3.4 Joyce Salazar . . . Julie Salazar . . . Guadalupe Salinas Jr. . . . Freshman Football: Base- ball I: B-team Baseball 2: Wrestling 2: Chicano Rep- resentative 1.2.3 Milton Sanders . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Track I.2J: Black History Program 1.2 Teresa Sanders . . . Mixed Choir I: Concert Choir I: Black History Program 2: Spirit Angel I Sue Santa . . . Swim Team 2.3: Cheerleader 1: Trea- surer 3.4: Prom Comm. 3.4: Class Party Comm. 2.3.4: D.M.S. 1.2.3.4 Jeanne Scherry . . . Junior Achievement 3.4 (Vice Presi- dent of Sales In Company 2.3: National Conference 3. Junior Executive Award 3. Sales Vice President of the Year Finalist 3): Hatcher Staff 4: National Merit Commended Scholar 4 Lisa Schroer . . . Girls Basketball 2.3.4: Language Club 2.3.4. (Advisory Board 3.4): National Honor Society 3.4: National Merit Commended Scholar 4 Amy Sheehan . . . Choir 1.2.3.4: Oklahoma: B e B e Birdie: Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Lou Ann Siders . . . Tom Sinkiewicz . . . Dairy 1 Simpson . . . Kim Sinka . . . Patricia Snellmg . . . Pantherettes 1.2 Sharon Sobecki . . . Junior Achievement 2: Ski Club 3.4: Girls Usher ' s Club 3.4: Booster Club 3: Language Club 2.3: Hatcher 3; Home Economics Club 1 Daniel Sobieralski . Michael Sochocki . Don Splawski . . . Dane Stachowiak . SENIORS 137 Mary Stachowiak . . . Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 1 ; Office Aide 3,4 Lisa Stopczynski . . . C.O.E. 4 (Vice President); Ushers Club 2,3,4; Booster Club 2.3,4; National Honor Soci- ety 3,4; Language Club 2,3 Cynthia Sue Strzelecki . . . Pantherettes 1,2,3,4 (Histo- rian 2. Co. Capt. 3, Treasurer 4); Girls Choir 1 ; Mixed Choir 3,4; Swing Choir 4; Class Secretary 3,4; Class Party Comm. 1,2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3,4; D.M.S. 1,2,3,4 Dave Suit. . . Swim Team 1,2,3; Junior Waltons 4 Diane Suppinger . . . Mary Suppinger . . . C.O.E. 4; Language Club 1,2,3; O.E.A. 4; Prom Comm. 3,4; C.G.C. 2,3,4 Michael Suppinger . . . Football 1,2,4; Language Club 1; Hatchet Staff 1,2; Yearbook Photographer 1,2,3,4; Sports Editor 3 Tom Szalewski . . . Doug Szlanfucht . . . Football 1,2,3,4 Cheryl Szweda . . . Girls Tennis 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Oklahoma, Bye Bye Birdie; Office Aide 3,4 Diana Szymczak . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Hatchet Staff (Business Manager 4) Matt Szymczak . . . Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Ten- nis 2,3,4; Language Club 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4 We ' re Going to L I. V ' ( dk M o GO Bryan Kirkendoll Senior Bryan Kirkendoll had been quarterback of Beans VanCamp ' s football team for three years. He lettered his sophomore year and every year after. Bryan ' s senior year was a most rewarding one as he made All-Conference quarterback and All-State quarterback. Bryan was also a credit to Subby Nowicki ' s basketball team and received a letter. But he hoped to pursue his career in football at college. 138 SENIORS Change the World Michael Szymczak . . . Basketball 2.3,4; Choir liJ.4 (Vice President 3. Treasurer 4): Once Upon a Mat- tress. Ragtime Showtime, Finsterwald Co.: Clan Advisory Board 2; Football Homecoming Escort 4 Ted Szymczak . . . Bridget Szynski . . . Basketball 4: Booster Club 2,3 (President): Junior Achievement 2: Ushers Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Yearbook 4 (Busi- ness Manager): C.O.E. 4 (President): O.E.A. 4 Debbie Taylor . . . Volleyball 1.2.3,4: Basketball 3.4; Softball 1.2.3,4; Upward Bound 2.3.4; Girl ' s Club 2J; Student Aide 3: Band 1.2,3,4 (Social Chairman 3. President 4): Pep Band 1.2,3.4: Orchestra 2.3 Doreen Kay Thompson . . . Concert Choir 1.2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3.4 (Secretary 2.3): Twirler 23A: Feature Twirler 2.3.4; Orchestra 2.3.4: Pep Band 1,2,3,4: Jazz Band 4: Spirits of ' 76; Oklahoma: Bye Bye Birdie: Finsterwald Co. Michele Thompson . . . D.E.C.A. 3,4: Prom Class Party Comm. 3.4 Allison Townsend . . . Basketball 2.3.4; Pantherettes 4: Social Chairman 1: Advisory Board 2.3.4: Usher ' s Club 2.3.4: Girl ' s Sports Club 1.2.3.4; Black History 1.2.4; Upward Bound 3.4; Class Party Comm. 1.2.3.4: Prom Comm. 3.4; Football Homecoming Court: Band 1.2,3,4 (Social Chairman 3): Twirler 2.3,4: Pep Band 1,2.3 Karen Ann Tucker . . . Girls Chorus 1 : Concert Choir 2,3,4; Swing Choir 2.3.4; Ragtime Showtime: Once Upon a Time: Finsterwald Co.. Let Freedom Ring: Spirits of ' 76: Playbill Memories: Happy Days: Oklahoma: Sing Out; Sweet Land: B e Bye Birdie: Student Council President 4: Language Club 2: Stu- dent Council 3,4; Drama Club 3.4; Concert Band 1-2: Marching Band 1,2 Larry Turner . . . Derrick Tyler . . . Football 1.2.3.4 Joy Tyson . . . Patty Verosky . . . Hatchet Staff 3: Girls Ushers Club 2,3; Class Party Comm. 3.4 Susan Waldron . . . Language Club 1.2: Class Party Comm. 2: Prom Comm. 3 Paul Wasielewski . . . Linda Wawrzyniak . . . C.O.E. Nancy Weaver . . . Career Center 4 Paul Werwas . . . Band 1.2; Pep Band 1.2: Jazz Band 2: Boss State Delegate: B-Tennis 2 (Most Improved Player): Hatchef Staff 2: Drama Club 1.2.4 (Stage Crew); Language Club 1 Kathrynmary White . . . Lanauaae Club 2: Girl ' s Ush- er ' s Club 2.3.4: Hatchet Staff 4; Booster Club 3 Mark Wicker . . . Aubrev Williams . . . Football 1.2.3.4: Basketball 2: Track 2.3.4 SENIORS 135 Only the Beginning Herschell Williams Jr. . . . Concert Choir 1,2.3,4; Finst- erwald Company; Bye Bye Birdie Pertrina Williams . . . Troy Williams . . . Leon Wilson . . . Donna Witucki . . . Tennis 2,3,4; Class Historian 2,3.4; Booster Club 1,2; National Honor Society 3.4; Year- book Staff 3.4 (Business Manager); Class Party Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3.4: Football Homecom- ing Court; Oklahoma; Rotarian 4; C.G.C. 1,2,3,4 (Social Chairman 4) Pam Wright . . . Hatchet Staff (Reporter 2,3,4, Assist- ant Editor 3, Page Editor 4, N.G.P. 3,4); Language Club 2,3,4 (French Rep. on Advisory Board 4); Con- cert Band 2,3; Marching Band 2 Julie Wroblewski . . . Volleyball 2,3,4; Softball Man- ager 2.3,4; Language Club 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4 (Vice President); Yearbook 2,3,4; National Merit Commended Scholar Ray S. Wroblewski Jr. (Bugs) . . . Football 1,2,3,4 Brian Yanko . . . Hatchet 3,4; Yearbook 4; Jazz Band 1.2,3.4; Pep Band 1,2: Band 1,2,3,4 Michael Yates . . . Baseball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2.3,4 Advisory Board 4; Ski Club 4; Language Club 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 1 Hatchet Sports Editor 3,4; Class Party Comm. 2,3,4 Prom Comm. 3.4 Karen Zsedenv . . . Language Club 2,4: Hatchet 2,4 Booster Club 2,4: Girl ' s Usher ' s Club 2,4 above: Gary Holvoet and Randy Kosinski are befuddled by their new assignment in Essay Writing class. right: Geoffery Bradley finds a lighter moment in the treacherous Senior Essay Writing class. 140 SENIORS Leading the Class of ' 78 Senior Class officers kept busy this year by raising funds for the class party which was held in February. Although they spent a lot of time working, they also found time for fun and games at Farrell ' s and the Senior pizza party. Being a class officer was an experience in leadership which will help after graduation. upper left: Class Officers (1. to r.) Lea Anne Robinson. President: Karin Gustafson. Vice President: Sue Santa. Treasurer: Mr. Tulchinsky. Sponsor: Donna Witucki. Historian: Glenn Duddleson. Social Chairman: Cindy Strzelecki. Secretary. left: Advisors Board (1 to r.) Mike Yates. Angie Salazar. Annie Ross. Allison Townsend. Paul Belmarez. lower left: Advisory Board member Allison Townsend thinks about the upcomins Senior Class Party. below: Historian Donna Witucki was caught planning a pizza party in her government class. SENIORS 141 Juniors . . . This year the Junior Class was very busy raising funds in order to insure that the Junior-Senior Prom would be the best ever. Under the leadership of Mr. Linetty and a hard-working group of class officers, the goal was reached. The Junio rs started the year off with the semi-formal class party in October. The next activity, a joint effort by the class and the Hockey Club, was a skate-and- dance at the Ice Box. They also did a great job handling the Basketball Homecoming and dance. The Class of ' 79 started something new this year with a St. Patrick ' s Day corsage sale. This was also the day when all Juniors dressed up in their best. The success of this year proved that the Juniors were well prepared to lead W.H.S. Ever Onward in 1979. right: Juniors like Vicki Weeks, Sue Szcypski, and Linda Ryback enjoy classes like Filing and Record Keeping which help them in their future careers as secretaries. Akemon, Pam Alsander, Willie Anastos, Elizabeth Andrews, David Armstrong, Randy Bailey, Cynthia Bajer. Robin Balough, Sandra Bang, Paul Beelaert. Saundra Benedict, Michelle Benjamin, Brigid Bikowski, Karen Black, Cecil Blad, Linda Borlik, Mark Boyden, Lewis Breit, Warren Bridges, Andre Brown, Darlene Brown, Mark Brown, Rose Brummell, Bernard Brummett, Frank Bucher, Jeffrey Budny, Eric Budzinski, Robert Burlingame, Stephen Bykowski, Paul Call, Todd Canul, Emelio Carlton, Eric Casarez, Mary Caudill, Rosemarie Cenkush, Laurie Chrzan, Karen Chwalek. Claire Ciesielski. Debra Ciesiolka, Carol Ciula, Victoria Clark. Arther Clark, James Coleman, Janice Conlee, Judi Coppens, Gregory Critchlow, Dianne Critchlow, Jeffrey Crittendon, William 142 JUNIORS Cttl i Edward Daugherty. Shawn Davis, A.- Dering, Sheme Dewitte. Michelle Dodd. Anne Dombrowski. Mark Dooms. Frances Drew. Timothy Dudeck. Steven Dulcet. Denise Dygulski. Elaine Edwards. Chris Escobedo. Roberto Eskndge. Pamala Ewald. Dawn Fahey Jeffery Farlow. Mike Finch. Ann Finn. Cynthia Fitz. Kathy Fletcher. Melvin Fujawa. Bernice Fye. Kevin Gabaree. Clint Gathnght Sheila Givens. Dennis Glon. Raynond Goralczyk. Stephen Govaeru Michael Green. Perry Green. Stephanie Grubbs. Debra Gunn. Steven Guzicki. Jill Hammons. Vickv Harding. Cheryl Harley. Arthur Harle . V ' ida Harper. Milton Harrier. Rodney Heckman. Ten Heim. Connie Henry. Ronald Hevnssens. Pamela Hill Daryl Hodowaniec. Theodore Hoffman. Nancy Hoffman. Virginia Honabach. Judith Jachimiak. Lori Janiak. Denise Jaworski. James Jenczew-ski. Mary Jenkins. Sharon Johnson. Michael Johnson. Michelle Johnson. Ron Jurek. Kevin Jurgonski. Nancy Kaczynski. Lisa Kafka. Annette Kalicki. Karen Kantorowski. Kim Karmohnski. Michael Kasa. Robert Kasznia. Linda Kasznia. Michelle JUNIORS 143 Juniors ... Prom Challenges Their Creativity Kasznia, Vicky Kazmierski. David Kazmierzak. James Kelly. John Kennedy. Jacqueline King, Terri Kirkendoll. Robert KJosinski. Greg Klota, Joseph Knefley. Michael Kohler. Jeffrey Kolacz. Daniel Kopczynski. Sharon Korpal, Kennith Koszyk. Cynthia Kowalski. Marilyn Kowalski. Mark Kruk, Daniel Kruszynski. Mark Krzyzaniak. Mary Jo Kubica, Christine Kuczmanski. Ann Kuczmanski, Luanne Laskowski. Janice Lathion. Shelia Lauer. James Leevan. Brian Leevan. Michelle Lekarczyk. Deborah Lewandowski. Duane Lewis. Terrance Lichnerowicz. Robert Lipinski. Rachele Lippert. Jim Lisek. Cordon Littell. Scott Lloyd. Lenora Love. Felicia Love, Louis Lubelski. Ernest Lubelski. Michael Lundquist, Laura Maciejewski, Rebecca Mams. Patrick Markiewicz. John Marshall. Idella Martin. Linda Martin. Thomas Matthys. Sandra Maure. Martha McCammon. Rebecca Mejer, Veronica Miller. Carlton Miller. Debra Mnichowski, David Montgomery. Denita Montgomery, Terri Mosby, Marilyn Murphy. Scott Neilson. BarTy Nemeth. Phillip Nickerson, Duane Niedosik. Christine Nierruer. James Niezgodzki.Jer Ogorek. Sally Olis. Rita Orlicki, Karen above: Students like Mary Jenczewsld and Diane Wroblewski use the Language Lab three or four times a week to get a greater understanding of their foreign language. 144 JUNIORS $99 9 i ' r fjiana Palmer. Catheren Palmer. Knstopher Parker. Evelyn Parker. Ricky Pattern. Perry Pauhiuki. Jay Pawlak. Tamara Pawlak. Terew Pejza. Jane Phillip . James Phillips, Michael Pietraszewski, Ann Mane Pilarski. Michael Plencner, Victoria Prentkowski. Ann Randolph. Sheryl Redding, Donald Riddle. Andrew Roberts. Glarece Rodriguez. Belinda Rodriguez, Janie Romanski. Steven Romig. Frederick Rothballer, Gary Rozycki. Janet Ryback. Linda Salata. Jeffery Salinas. Hope Samulski. Kevin Sanderson. Kenneth Scofield. Laune Sera, Edward Shaw. Gary Sheehan. Beth Snellen. Mark Shelton. Shern Shubert Michael Sinkiewicz. Mark Smith. Delores Smith. Janie Smith. Lawrence Smith. Robert Smith. Willie Sobiech. Amy Soos. Janet Sparks. Donald Stephenson. Roseanna Stevens. Craig Stombaugh. Stella Stone. Thomas Stopczynski. Ronald Stuckey. John Suit. Debra Switalski. Martin Szlanfucht, Sue Szczypski. Susa n Szymanowski. Rickey Szymczak. David Szvnski. Alan above: Brenda Taylor and Cassandra Thomas learn the useful art of applique in their Clothing Class. Taylor. Barbara Tay lor. TetTy Taylor. William Tell. Howard Teter. Patricia Tomaszewski. Edward Traszkowski. Dawn Tuttle. Glen JUNIORS 145 Juniors . . . Looking Forward to Being Upperclass Tyler, Robert Ullery, Todd Van Brocklin, Ron Vandezande. Paul Vanslager, Cynthia Waddups, Donald Waletzko, Anthony Walters. George Weeks, Vicky Weesner, Sharon Wesolowski, Karen White, Dennis White, Thomas Wieczorek, Cindy Williams, Donna Wisnewski, Lori Wlodarek, Audrey Wojcik, Judy Wright, James Wrobel, Christina Wroblewski, Diane Wroblewski, Edward Young, Roxann Zablocki, Ruth Zmyslo, Alan right: Vicki Ciula Slow- Danced at the Junior Class Party. 146 JUNIORS left: Music at the Junior Class Party is presented by River Citv Cycle of Sounds. JUNIORS U Leaders Are Changing All That The 77-78 Junior class officers were elected at the end of their Sophomore year in order to prepare for a successful Junior year. The class arranged fund-raising activities; such as ribbon sales for the football season, dances, and candy sales. These activities provided the needed funds for a successful class party and Junior-Senior prom. With the help of the hard-working officers and the class sponsor Mr. Linetty, the class advanced ' Ever Onward ' to ' 79! right: Dennis White, Jane Pejza, Mike Pilarski and Cynthia Love make up the 1977-78 Junior Class advisory board. below: The 1977-78 Junior Class Officers. !48 JUNIORS left: Kathy Palmer and Sandy Matthys are the Vice President and President of the Class of 79. above: A group of class officers take a break to observe the beautiful scenery at Island Park. JUNIORS 149 Sophomores . . . The 1977-78 school year was a very busy one for the Sophomore Class. Fund- raising projects were started early in the fall to provide for the many planned activities. Car washes and Christmas candy sales helped pay the many expenses. Also in the fall the Sophomore Class sold W.H.S. sweaters. One of the most exciting Sophomore activities was a dance after the W.H. S.- Riley game; Riley students were invited to share the fun with the students at W.H.S. The April Class Party was a memorable event also. The class of ' 80, headed by Mrs. Drapek, and the hard-working class officers showed much enthusiasm. As the year passed quickly, they anxiously awaited their special year — 1980! ! ! r right: Five-minute breaks allow friends to get together at lockers. Aikens, Annette Alerding, Michael Anderson, Curtis Anderson, Darryl Anderson, Kenneth Atkins, Donna Babicz, Brian Bailey, Tressa Bajer, Alan Bajer, Frances Banasiewicz, Micheal Bang, Earl Banicki, David Barczykowski, Sandra Barlich, Julie Barson, Karen Beck, Mark Beghan, Joseph Benavidez, Polly Bilinski, Robert Bleak, Tamara Bonds, Laura Bonek, Michael Borkowski, Paul Borowski, Michelle Borsody, Becky Bottorff. Arthur Bowens, Orlando Bowens, Tanja Boykins, Keith Bradberry, Judy Bradberry, Tina Brenner, Anita Buckingham, Frances Buczkowski, Lisa Bueno, Ray Buress, Luchenne Butchko. Denise Butler, Constance Cantu, Pauline Canul, Mario Casey, Joseph Catano, Gregorio Cauffman, Donald Cencelewski, Caryle Chan, Tan Soon Chand, Pamila Chleboeski, Kenneth 9 ft 150 SOPHOMORES at ? a Cwidak. Julie Decocq. Dawn Decoolc, Bonnie Deleon. Gilberto Deleon. Irene Demeler. Daniel Denutruk. Mary Dent, Debra Deryckere. Andrew Dickervon. Ronald Dickson. Jackie Dippel. Daniel Doaks. Marcus Dodd, Aleia Dooms, Janel Dorsey. Alex Dotson. Bill Dougall. Robin Downer. Michelle Dozier. Anthony Dozier. Pernell Dudzinski. Robert Elder. David Elder. Doreen Eldndge. Lloyd Hlis. Alan Enckson. Edward Escobedo. Ernestina Eshelman. Sabnna Farrell. Renee Findley. Charles Findley. Mark Fleming. Lafay Fleming. Laray Fleming. Terry Flemming. Elizabeth Flores. Raquel Flores. Servando Foldesi. Lisa Fozo. Alan Gadacz. Agnes Gadacz. Barbara Gadacz. Carmen Gadson. Carol Garner. Dene Garrison. Debra Gary. Robert Geehnng. Jeffrey Gilleand. Tina Ginter. Kenneth Givens. Reginald Glassburn. Greg SOPHOMORES 151 Sophomores . . . Fun and Frivolity Spark Second Year Guzowski. Kim Hall, Gwendolyn Harman, Scott Hauguel, Nancy Henderson. Luke Henke, Karyn Henry, Melvin Hill, Gregory Hoff, Kevin Holmes, Kimberly Homelewski, Tim Horton, Belinda Horvath, Carol Horvath, Maureen Hoskin. Walter Hoskins, Connie Howard, Laura Huddleston, Terrance Hurley, Nancy Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Keith Jackson, Loretta Jaworski, James Jennings, Ernest Jensen, Robin Jiricek, Janice Johnson, Denise Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson, Terrence Jones, Anthony Jones, Nelson Jozwiak, Robert Jurczak, James Jurek, Kenneth Jurgonski, Thomas Kadzielski, John Kaizer, Kevin Kalmar, Pamala Karkiewicz, Paul Kasznia. Denise Kazmierczak, Debbie Kentner, Linda Kinyon, Pamela Kirkendoll, Zachary Klopfenstein, Robin Koelling, Linda Kolecki, Carolyn Kolensik, Janet Konkol, Jeanne Kosinski, Sherry Kowalski. David Kowalski, Kevin Kowalski, Mary Jo Krakowski, Tina Krol, Joseph Krol, Renita Kruk, Gerald Kruszewski, Robert Laskowski, Judith Leda, Michael Lesiuk, Mark Lewinski, Mary Libertowski, John Lichkay, Brian Lichnerowicz, Pamela Logan, Kimberley Logan, Steven Lopez, Michael 152 SOPHOMORES above: In the Reading Lab students are taught through fun learning experiences such as Scrabble. Lowery, Mar, LubeUki, Angle Luczkowski. Mary Lukaizewtki, Anne Lula, John Lula, Sharon Lutonski. (Cathleen Malicki. Dennis Malone, Evelyn Marshall. Paula Mauro, Su an Martinez, Apolinar Martinez, Nathaniel McBnde, Gwendolyn McCaleb. Darcel McCammon. Vicki McClure, Donald McHerron, Wanda McKinney, Troy McNeal. Daisiree .Mejer. John Mejer. Tammy Mell, Dawn Mell, Rhonda Meszaros. Jolene Meszaros, Kimberely Michalik. Ann Mikolajewski, Dennis Miller. Larry Miller. William Millikee. Terry Milon. Dewayne Mitchell, Dwayne Mitchelle. Chnstine Moskwinski. Chnstine Mullin. John Myszak. Jennifer Sard. Sharon Newton. Lon Nowickj. Todd Oglesby. Gayle Olis. Donna Orlowski. Paul O. Orta. David Palicki. Patricia Paprocki, Kathie Parahams. Jackquelme Parrott, Heidi Petkovich. Michael Pettus. Carol Pietraszewski. Karen Pietraszewski. Sharon Pietrazak. Man. Plencner. Gary Plonka. Kevin Polonka. Deborah Powell. Cathenne Prince. PamaJa Rajskj. Paul Randle, David Ratajczak. Teresa Redding. Denrus Reed. Charles Reichanadter. Pern. Remaly, Karen Ring. Vincent Robakowski. Michael Robakowski. Sharvl SOPHOMORES 153 Sophomores ... Growing, Maturity and Privileges Robinson, Dwayne Rodgers, Cynthia Rogers. Nathaniel Rogers, Randy Rogers, Ronald Rollins, Elizabeth Ross, Mary Sachman, Debra Salata, David Saunders, Anthony Scott. Ernest Searfoss, Steven Sego, James Shannon, Robert Short, Patricia Siders. Patricia Simmons, Karen Simon, Michael Singleton, Matthew Sinka, Paul Sisti, Mark Skomog, Bogdon Smith, Carolyn Smith, Uscilla Sobieralski, Bernadett Sobieralski, Michael Soos, Jeffrey Stachowski, Dennis Steininger, Michelle Stephens, Tim Stepniewski, Cecilia Stopczynski, Alan Studebaker, Charles Sullivan. Vernard Switalski, Andrew Szlanfucht, Judy Szynski, Michael Talboom, Pamela Tarr, Thomas Taylor, Brenda Taylor, Zachary Tell, William Thomas, Cassandra Thomas, Joseph Thompson, Kenneth Thompson, Regina Thrasher, William Tijerina, David Tomlinson, Shelly Topolski, Richard Torres, Jose Tracy, Lisa Trotter, Viveca Turczynski. Eugene Turner, Jodie Turner. Timmie Tyson, Luther Van Brocklin, Donalc Vandezande, Lisa Vanslager, Timothy Vaszari. Ronald Vega, Albert Walsh, Carol Wantuch, John Wantuch, Joseph Wasikowski, Michelle Watkins, Ida Way, Richard 9.«a«aa$a 154 SOPHOMORES Weissfusv Paula Wenrick. Kenneth Nt .i.Paul West. Bridge Widawski. David Wietzorek. Kenneth Wieczorkowski. Robert William . Bumell William . Glen Williams. Jacquelyn Williams. Rehnard Willis. Timothy Wiskoloni. Alice Wisneski. Karen Wjtucki. Janet Wlochowski. Ann Wojciechowski. Darryl Wood, Gail Wnght, Geoffrey Young. Randy Zawistowski. Charles Zielinski James Zielinslci, John Zielinski. Leeann left: Swim class provides enjoyment for many students. SOPHOMORES Leading the Way Each year when the time came to elect class officers, the students looked for special people to play these leadership roles. The class officers had to lead their class in a productive and successful way in order to insure class parties, dances and other activities. With all this in mind, the class of ' 80 chose the right students. The class sponsor, Mrs. Drapek, gave the extra leadership that was needed, and together they helped make their Sophomore year very memorable for all those involved. right: The members of the Sophomore class advisory board were: Cathy Ashford, Irene Deleon, Ray Bueno, Belinda Horton, Janet Dooms and Bob Kruszewski. right: A group of officers look at Island Park while walking on the suspension bridge that is featured there. above: Renee Farrell and Luther Tyson were the Historian and Social chairman for the Sophomore class. top right: Officers of the Sophomore class were: Gail Wood — Treasurer; Judy Szlanfucht — Vice President; David Randle— President; and Gwen McBride — Secretary. 156 SOPHOMORES VjsS r top: Students find typing an enjoyable class. above left: Anthony Jones shows that sewing isn ' t just for girls as he makes a handsome necktie. above: Kathy Palmer and Cynthia Love display- some fashions that were popular at W.H.S. left: Tim Gale and a friend from the Central Career Center learn the an of welding during their three- hour classes at the Center. SOPHOMORES 157 Freshmen . . . Their first year was a very exciting one for the Freshmen. Among the first of their fund-raising events was a bake sale. Many of the students participated, and it proved successful. The class of ' 8 1 also planned many activities for the school year. In the fall they sponsored a dance after a Mishawaka-W.H.S. football game. The spring class party was a very special experience for the Freshman, as it was their first date, or just the chance to make new friends. right: Creativity is demonstrated many ways by WHS students. Akemon, Barbara Amador, Johanna Anastos, Paul Andrysiak, Kevin Babinski. Judy Bajer, Laurie Bajer, Michelle Banicki, Ronald Bautista. Elma Bella, Marie Benavidez, Ramon Benedict, Craig Benninghoff. Randy Bobbin, Roger Bokor, Rose Marie Bolinger, James Bond, Valerie Bope, Tracy Bowlds, John Boyd, David Boyden, Gail Bradley, Karen Bradley, Michael Bragg, Timothy Breveard. John Brown, Margaret Brown, Robert Brumbaugh, Timothy Brummett, Lee Buress, Derek Buszkiewicz, Victoria Butchko, Lori Caldwell. Francine Call, Lisa Canul. Maria Carlton, Shawn Casarez, Nancy Caudill, Christine Chandle, Kevin Chrapliwy, Thomas Chrzan, Peggy Claeys, Mane Clark, Danny Clayton, Laura Cody, Jack Conlee, Joan Crawford, Kim Critchlow, James 91 i 158 FRESHMEN Cronkhiie. Angela ' ■ , Cunningham. Greg Cwidak, Jeffrey Cyra, Yolanda Dant, Jam« David. Juliui Da I odd Deboe. Richard Deleon, J«u Dodd. Daniel Dombrowiki, Kevin Dotson. Herbert Eaton, Charlotte Eaton, Culealha Emmons. John Ericson, Ronald Eskndge, Debra Findley, Mary Sue Fischer, Emery Fox. Robin Fozo, Doug Fultz, Louella Fye, Ann Gabaree. Albert Gadacz. Susan Gadson, Diana Garcia, Jesse Garcia, Mary Elva Card. Karri Gamer. Mitzi Garza. Ernest Gean. Maria Geisler. Vicki Genchoff. Leonard Ginter. Carol Gish, Anthony Goodrich. Greg Goralski. Gary Gomy. Robert Gorski. Timothy Green. Timothy Grodzicki. Vincent Grounds. Harold Grywczynski. Cynthia Hardrict. Samuel Harley. Brenda Harmon. Scott Harris, Brenda Hams. Cednc Hartstein. Walter Harvell. Marcus Herban. Kathleen Heritz. Robert Hernandez. Hector Hernandez. Rolando Heynssens. Sheryl Hoffman. Michael Holmes, Anthony Holmes. VaJda Holvoeu Christopher Hudak. Timothy Hughes. Robert Jachimiak. Jav James. Carla Janiszewski. Penny Jefferies. Barbara Jenldns. Todd FRESHMEN Freshmen ... Transition to Panther Life Trying Jennings, Andre Joseph, Diane Johnson, Debra Johnson, Valerie Jones, Colleen Jones, Henry Kaczmarek, Kevin Kalicki, Jennifer Kaminski, Ronald Karczewski, Kathleen Kazmierski, Noreen Kelley, Arthur Key, Paul Kleva, Warren Klota, Thomas Kloski, Lamont Kloski, Nancy Klowetter, Lisa Knapik, John Knefely, Penny Kolesiak, Eric Kons, Toni Kopczynski, Nancy Kuczmanski, Eric Latson, Laura Lawson, Sally Leahman, Rosie Leevan, Margaret Lentych, Lancie Leonard, Sandra Lewinski, Nancy Lewis, Robert Lis, Yolanda Liwosz, Richard Logan, Durrond Love, Judy Lula, Barbara Lula, Margaret Lynch, Peggy Maciejewski, Joseph Mack, Teresa Macon, Lewis Macon, Theresa Maggio, Caroline Mallard, Rhonda Manges, Ernest Marciniak, Scott Marcotte, Louis Markiewicz, Kenneth Marlowe, Pamela Marozsan, Patrick Marshall, Richard Martin, Tracy Matthys, Sheryl McCoy, Mark McDonald, John McFadden, Valerie McFarland, Mark McKay, Melissa McKinney, Darryl Menyard, Michelle Meszaros, Gregory Michalak, Christopher Miller, Kevin Mitchell, Cynthia Mnichowski, Thomas Molnar, Donna Molnar, Julie 160 FRESHMEN above: Being in the band provides many hours of enjoyment for many students. Moody, Carlton Moore, Sharon Moreno, David Moreno. Timothy Mosby, Andrea Murdock, Jacqueline Muth. Lisa Myers. David Nadolny, Jarr.e-. Naugle. Keith Neilson, Randy Neilson, Rusty Nesbitt, Gary Newton, Dennis Niemier. Amy Niezgodzki, David Obamon, Louis Odom. Leslie Orlowski. Susan Overstreel, Michael Parker, Eric Paskiet, Stanley Pates. Reginald Paturalski, Nancy Pawlak, Ronald Pfeifer, Edward Phillips. James Phillips. Kimberley Pica, Thomas Pigee. Isaac Pinckert, Rhonda Pitts. Hester Plencner. Michael Plummer, Tina Popielski, Tina Porter. Charles Powell. Beverly Powers. Nita Pullman. Bob Puiz, Diane Rafalski, Michelle Rathff. Brenda Redding. Lori Reichanadter, Jeff Reinhold. Scott Reiter. Karen Richmond, Anthony Robins. Corby Roche. Thomas Rogers. Robert Rothballer. Connie Rzeszewski. Mary Sanchez, Paul Sanders. Alfreda Sandoval. Rolando Schoening. Mark Segars, James Sheehan. Jeff Shelton. Dewayne Sherk. Alan Siders. Susie Simpson, Gerald Sinka. Steven Skibins. Randv Smith. Freddie Spark, Robert Stankiewicz. Michael Starkweather. Jeffrev FRESHMEN 161 Freshmen . . . On the Long Road to Graduation Steiner, Scott Steininger, Nichole Steinhofer, Patrick Steinhofer, Phi llip Stone, Beth Ann Stopczynski, Carl Stroup, Lisa Suppinger, John Swanson, Sanford Swiatowski, Daniel Swihart, Henry Switalski, Alice Szabo, Diane Szalewski, Thomas Szarwark, Gregory Szymczak, Kathy Szymczyk, Lynn Tackett, Chris Taylor, Anthony Taylor, Tina Tefteller, Maureen Teter, Vicky Thompson, George Tipton, Vincent Townsend, Dorothy Trzaskowski, Bob Tuberville, Karen Turak, John Turner, Frank Tuttle, Kim Twarowski, Stan Tyler, Marilyn Vanwynsberghe, Ray Vega, Tony Verash, Ron Waletzko, Diane Wallace, Tom Wasson, Mike Watkins, Brian Wear, David Wells, Julie Wicker, Michelle Widawski, Paul Wieczorek, David Willform, Brian Williams, Bill Williams, Martha Williams, Osker Wiskotoni. Carol Wisniewski, Daniel Witkowski, Sandy Wlodarek. Dan Worsham, Leroy Young, Mona Zakrzewski, Tom Zmyslo, Allison 93$ , ; r -PL £ ■ 162 FRESHMEN OOPS. . Cobb, Cheryl Dawvjn. Pamela Flore . Manuel Powell. Clara Thomas. Vicki Gleeson. Jill Woltman. Jeanme Due to technical difficulties, the above students were left out of their respective sections. SORRY!!! First Leadership Experience Searching for their class officers was a new experience for the Class of ' 8 1 : Mr. Aronson, the class sponsor, and the class officers gave unique leadership to their class. They knew, as they planned ahead for their future high school years, that they would never forget the memories their first year being W.H.S. students had brought them. far left: Connie Rothballer and Mary Rzeszewsld are the Social Chairman and Historian for the Class of I. left: Jill Gleeson and Amy Niemier were the Secretary and Treasurer of the Freshman Class. bottom left: Sheryl Matthys and Lancie Lentych are the Vice President and President of the Class of 8 1 . FRESHMEN 163 Fnends A number of factors, out of necessity, had to work together in order for a yearbook to be successful. Finances had. in recent years, become a very important. and an oftentimes, limiting factor. If money could not be found to cover the overall cost of the annual, the quality of the book suffered. Since subscriptions accounted for less than seventy percent of the total cost of publication, each year additional money had to be raised in order to keep Memory Lane on a sound financial base. Nineteen seventy-three marked the initial year of advertising in Memory Lane. In the past five years advertising income had increased over two-hundred percent. Consequently, the size of the Advertising section had grown. In order to prevent Memory Lane from becoming merely an Ad book, the ' 78 staff increased the size of the book by sixteen pages, only a portion of which were advertising. Other extra features resulted as a by- product of advertising revenue. Needless to say, many of these extras would have been impossible to include without the help of our advertisers. The advertisers had done their part in helping W.H.S. Now it was up to the students. Friends was chosen as the title of this section, since we felt our advertisers were, indeed, our friends. It was the hope of the yearbook staff that W.H.S. would support the businesses that supported the school. Let the business know that you saw their ad in the Memory Lane yearbook. It could be the start of a long and beneficial friendship. left: Downtown South Bend ' s central business district was given a shot in the aimwith the grand - opening of Century Center, a multipurpose people place. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ' 78 McDonald ' s Studio R.F. PATNAUDE MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY, A.S.P. Fine Photographs Since 1 86 1 201 N. Michigan Phone 232-2003 South Bend, Indiana 46601 ' FRIENDS J. R. MEERT CO., INC. MARKET AND GARDEN SHOP Fresh Meat Produce, Burger Dairy Products, Garden Shop Open 7 Days A Week 8:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Mayflower Sample Phone: 289-7978 Shamrock Ford Trucks We do it all for you, BELLEVILLE OPTICAL _ • Personalized Professional Service • Unlimited Frame Selection For All Ages • Outside Prescriptions For Eyeglasses Filled Completely Accurately if • Bring Your Doctor ' s Prescription Or Use Our Complete Optical Service • REPAIRS WHILE YOU WAIT 288-5646 4612 W. Western In Belleville Shopping Center CANTON MOUSE CHINESE AMERICAN FOOD FULL CHINESE AMERICAN MENU SPECIALIZING IN CANTONESE DISHES FAMILY DINING DINING ROOM CARRY-OUT SERVICE PLFNTY OF FRFF PARKING -T 287-3803 § 25590 St. Rd. 2 MIRRORS FURNITURE TOPS 234-5868 TUB ENCLOSURES AFTER HOURS CALL 287-2023 OR 234-1237 COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING • WINDOW GLASS • PLATE GLASS • TWINDOW • THERMOPANE • DECORATIVE PATTERN • STRUCTURAL GLASS SIDING - STORM WINDOWS and DOORS - JALOUSIES Come In and See Our Showrooi INDIANA CLASS €©. 740 N. COLLEGE AT LINCOLN WAY W. PLENTY OF EASY PARKING 16R FRIENDS Lucky Steer Restaurant 3811 S.Michigan IMran mm orner INTERIORS BY DON DONALD WILLMAN BERT DZIKOWSKI Congratulations And Good Luck Class Of ' 78 Congratulations Class Of ' 78 Your Friendly Kroger Store So esfii FEDERAL SAVINGS Good Luck Seniors ! St. Joseph Funeral Home r t 2 --- -______ ; AVTOMT Abe Kowalski Auto Parts Phone: 288-4423 Specializing In Late 287-8620 Model Auto Salvage Used And Rebuilt Parts John Popilek 25926 Western Ave. Manager South Bend, Indiana Best Wishes For A Successful Future Van ' s Auto Body Shop 824 S. Mayflower Rd. Director Anthony L. Petrowsky Tel. 288-4685 3501 Western Avenue South Bend, Indiana International Trucks 4849 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana 17G FRIENDS BECAUSE YOU CARE n NURSING HOME ■ I H..I ' J .nit rur i he Convalescent And Chronically III IN A HOME LIKE ATMOSPHERE ONE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTYS FINEST NURSING HOMES 288-1464 lorman I erru TROPHIES !rj r-r A 1968 One Story J W + E Fireproof Building ! s Expanded In 1969 1972 CARLYLE NURSING HOME MAKES NO DISTINCTION ON THE GROUNDS OF RELIGION, RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN STAFF CHAPLIN SUNDAY MASS AND PROTESTANT SERVICES THREE (3) DINING ROOMS BEAUTY BARBER SHOPS THREE LARGE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR PATIOS AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING VISITING 11 A.M. - 8 P.M. lore Than 7,000 In Stock Discounts To Clubs 4 Fast Service - Expert Engraving 1906 W. WESTERN AVE. - SMfJA Closed Saturdays fe 288-2236 4 Good Luck Congratulations Seniors Flowers By Don 734 South Webster 1ST uquor STORE COLD BEE p 1 c- B— n ray S m 1 1 1 1 il i — - ™ 1 i L 5 3 Last Stop Liquor Beer 3816 Western Avenue Phone:289-5911 Wygant Floral Co., Inc. Flowers For All Occasions 327 Lincolnway East Phone: 232-3354 Z! J , i r f l fit t ; jf 4 } -■ l k,( S 1 ■ ' ' ■ « ■C II ,■,;■. ' ■ ■ AJ Perry ' s Pharmacy 733 Western Avenue South Bend, IN L. James Perry, R.Ph. Tel. 288-0671 . i Congratulations V Seniors! jaa . ,.. ; . : V-i-i-,-. rr Colpaert Realty 426 South Lombardy Phone:288-2515 Good Luck Panthers! 72 FRIENDS Good Luck And Best Wishes Class Of 78 Muszynski Insuranc e Agency, Inc. O C I AT I O M SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601 Congratulations Seniors V OC tf Adams Engineering, Inc, Of South Bend, Indiana 1702 West Washington Avenue Post Office Box 3 153 South Bend, Indiana 46619 PHONE AREA CODE 219 233-9476 ,0 Pc te 7oo£ Since ?926 Locks ' Liquor World 4708 Western Ave. Coke $M Jf- iGtUAk s Congratulations Class Of 78 Kaniewski And Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 3402 Lincoln Way West South Bend, IN 46628 Kenneth U. Kaniewski Robert B. Kaniewski Peter P. Bognar Agency General Insurance Ted Wasielewski 807 W. Washington South Bend, IN Phone:(219)233-6191 yo u r Independent Insurance | ag ent SERVES YOU FIRST Full Service Credit Union For Members Of Teachers Credit Union 823 E. Jefferson .174 -FRIENDS 55429 White ' s Garage Mayflower Welding Radiator Repair Tune Ups Body Work Lawnmower And Small Engine Repair Auto And Truck Service Towing Service John White — Owner 287-7377 St. Joe Bank i. i. i G. L. Perry Discount, Variety Stores Belleville Shopping Center 4642 West Western Ave. South Bend, IN Long John Silver ' s Seafood Shoppe 4949 Western Avenue With This Ad And A Purchase Of 2.00 Or More. You May Receive An Order Of Hushpuppies Free! South Bend Member FDIC PERFORMANCE! ...it ' s an American Tradition m mm IF AMERICAN - NATIONAL and Trust Company of South Bend A W Restaurant 4123 W. Western Ave. Michiana Tire Co. 4921 W. Western South Bend, Indiana Complete Car Care Center mAOW Van Home And Co. 105 W. Washington Certified Gemologists American Gem Society Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry 176 FRIENDS ' Preserving memories of the past and the present for the Future. jatr ; ;  v p.o. box 1392 san angelo, texas 76902 telephone: 915 949-3776 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Sales - Service - Rentals 25166 STATE ROAD 2 • SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46619 Bus: 219 232 1461 Broadmoor Shopping Center, ph. 291-5700 J. R. F OX CO. Manufacturing J SOUTH BEND INDIANA 46601 K-Mart Plaza ' Western Ave. Ph. 288-1642 JOSTEN ' S ) Creators Of Fine - ' Class Rings Awards, Announcements Yearbooks And Diplomas Best Wishes Bob Albertson Plymouth, Ind. Belleville Pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONS Blue Cross — Medicaid Medimet— P.C.S. Paid GIFTS FANNY MAY CANDIES Ethnic Cards- BELLEVILLE PHARMACY 4002 Western Avenue South Bend, IN 46619 Phone (2 19) 289-9251 Let The Army Help You With College MINCZEWSKI REALTY Insurance Co. Real Estate Insurance ADELINE D.WASLICKI It WASHINGTON High School PANTHERS Are No. 1 Last year, over 200,000 young people like yourself enrolled in college courses in the Army. They attended classes on post. They studied at nearby col- leges and universities. And they took courses through our var- ious correspondence programs. And the Army paid for up to 75% of their tuition costs and fees for approved courses. Our educational benefits are in addition to the job training you ' ll receive, the salary you ' ll earn, and the travel opportuni- ties you ' ll have. If you ' d like to find out more about all the educational ben- efits the Army has to offer, see or call your local Army Repre- Call Army Sgt. Doug Gardner 4920 Western Avenue Congratulations Congratulations Class of To The Class Of ' 78 GREENWAY Kuert Concrete Your School Store OFFERING QUALITY MERCHANDISE (AT REASONABLE PRICES). School Supplies Jewelry Jackets; T-shirts Signs Printed; ect. Student Operated To The Class Of ' 78 Good Luck Seniors ■ 1 ti m Ik m § W.H.S. Drama Club Healthy, Happy and Successful Future Coiros ' Auto Sales Service 55292 Mayflower 232-1401 We sell and Service Domestic and Improved Cars master charge ] THE INTERBANK CARD I ■E3H BankAmericaro lueScome Ai ABC Heating Co. 2914 Western Ave. Phone: 288-5222 I ' ' rank Krakowski 4122 Western Ave. South Bend, IN Everyone needs the tonic.pf ildtifc. Strive for purity of water, clarity of air. and wise usage of the land. A P Grocery 1901 Western Ave. South Bend, IN Kuberski Dept. Store 746 Meade St. South Bend, IN Good Luck and Best Wishes To the Class of ' 78 From the Class of ' 80 Baughman ' s Cake and Food Decorating 59415 Mayflower Laven Insurance 2628 S. Michigan Phone: 291-5510 The Student Council congratulates the Class of ' 78. Continue your move for- ward; your efforts will be rewarded. Ben ' s Marathon 3605 Sample South Bend, IN Needlecraft Inc. 2727 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN Best Wishes To the Class of ' 78 From the Class of ' 79 Bob ' s Furni ture Appliances 2617 W. Sample South Bend, IN Park-n-Shop 54977 Mayflower Old Fashioned Meat Service Good Luck Seniors From the W.H.S. Orchestra Harry Ciesielski 2723 Western Ave. Phone: 288-3648 Patricia Ann Florist 1624 Western Ave. Phone: 288-9950 Good Luck and Congratulations Seniors National Honor Society Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 78 C.G.C. Progressive Bakery 3021 Western Ave. Phone: 287-5665 COE Wishes The Best of Luck To the Class of ' 78 Best Wishes and Good Luck to the Class of ' 78 D.M. ' s Saint Hedwig Memorial Center 327 S. Scott Street Phone: 287-7835 Congratulations to the Class of 78 The Cheerleaders Ehninger Florist 1 1 1 West Wayne St. Across from Public Library Evergreen Florist 3105 Western Ave. South Bend, IN 7-Eleven Food Store 902 S. Mayflower Frank and Mary Jane Glon Veldman ' s Service Center Western at Mayflower South Bend, IN Seniors — Thanks for being a part of our Sentimental Journey. W.H.S. Swing and Concert Choir and Girl ' s Chorus Whatever the Language — Good Luck, Class of ' 78 Language Club Flavorite Bake Shop 623 Meade St. South Bend, IN Walt ' s Shell 5307 Western Ave. South Bend, IN Thank you W.H.S. Good Luck Underclassmen Class of ' 78 Huron Pharmacy 2202 West Huron South Bend, IN Good Luck Class of ' 78 Think Snow!!! W.H.S. Ski Club- Good Luck and Best Wishes To the Class of 78 From the Class of 8 1 Mr. G Barber Shop 1012 Western Ave. South Bend, IN Gina ' s Carry Out 4501 Western Ave. South Bend, IN South Bend Hardware 3622 Western Ave. Phone:288-1144 The ' 77- ' 78 Booster Club Wishes the Class of ' 78 The Best of Luck in Life. Best Wishes Girls Usher Club Washington High School Band Salutes the Class of ' 78 Mr. Mrs. Richard Grontkowski Jack Frost, Co., Inc. 3015 Western Ave. Phone: 287-2252 Sal Langer ' s Super Market 1117 Western Ave. Phone: 287-7835 Mr. Mrs. James Lewinski Mr. Mrs. Joseph Tomsits Ketchen Bros, and Kenady, Inc. 808 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN Good Luck and Best Wishes To the Class of 78 From the Varsity Pantherettes Mr. Mrs. Joseph Wroblewski Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Koscielski FRIENDS ; -: Index A Adams. Mitzy 122 Agnew. Carol 122 Agnew, Pamela 122 Aikens. Annette 150 Akemon. Barbara L. 158 Akemon, Pamela S. 142 Alerding. Michael E. 45. 74. 75. 147. 150 Alsander. Willie 142 Amador. Johanna 50. 158 Anastos. Elizabeth A. 142 Anastos. Paul J. 158 Anderson. Curtis D. 150 Anderson, Darryl 103. 150 Anderson. Katnna L. 122 Anderson. Kenneth 150 Anderson. Patricia 122 Andrews. David E. 49. 142 Andrysiak. Kevin J. 158 Armstrong. Daniel P. 122 Armstrong. Randy D. 103. 142 Aronson. Spencer 1 16 Ashford. Kit 122 Atkins. Donna M. 76. 150 Austin. Samuel 122 B Babicz. Bryan 150 Babinski.JudvA.21. 158 Baer. Judv 116 Bailey. Cynthia S. 142 Bailey. Tressa A. 150 Bajer. Alan E. 150 Bajer. Amy J. 31, 52, 53, 122 Bajer. Frances A. 150 Bajer. Laurie A. 9 7. 158 Bajer. Michelle A. 75. 158 Bajer. Robyn L. 142 Baker. Emma 122 Balon, Timothy F. 122 Balough. Sandra M. 142 Banasiewicz. Michael 150 Banaszak. Ronald 1 16 Bang. Earl G. 150 Bang. Paul E. 142 Banicki. David 150 Banicki. John 122 Banicki. Ronald 46. 158 Barczykowski. Sandra 150 Banlich. Julia A. 150 Barnes. Parthina 123 Barnett. Alice 1 19 Barringer. Robert 121 Barson. Deborah A. 123 Barson. Karen M. 50. 150 Bautista. Elma 97. 158. 163 Bazvk. RandvJ. 123 Bechtel. Stuart E. 123 Beck. Mark L. 150 Beck. MarvE. 123 Bednarek. Laurie J. 46, 47. 123 Beelaert, Saundra M. 142 Beghan, Joseph R. 150 Behling. Judv 119 Bella, Christine M. 123 Bella. Mane C. 76, 158 Belmarez. Paul A. 123 Benassi. Cynthia 116 Benavidez. Apolinar 150 Benevidez. Ramon 158 Benedict. Craig 158 Benedict. Michelle 142 Benjamin, Brigid 142 Benninghoff. Randy R. 158 Bentkowski, Kenneth A. 123 Berta, Patricia 1 16 Bikowski. Karen M. 142 Bilinski. Robert J. 150 Bjorkland. Donald K. 123 Black. Cecil J. 142 Blad. Linda 142 Blasko. Dee Anne M. 123 Bleak. Tamara 76. 99. 150 Bobbitt. Roger L. 158 Bokor. Rosemarie 158 Bolinger. James L. 158 Bonczynski. Daniel 123. 149 Bond. Valerie O. 158 Bonds. Laura A. 150 Bonek. Michael 150 Bonfire 41 Booster Club 40 Bope. Tracev 158 Borkowski. Paul A. 51. 150 Borlik. Mark S. 142 Borowski. Michelle 97. 150 Borsody. Becky J. 150 Bottorff. Arthur E. 150 Bottorff, Dons 119 Bowens. Orlando 150 Bowens. Tanja 150 Bowlds. John 158 Bowman, Bruce E. 123 Boyd, David G. 158 Bovden. Alvina 123 Boyden. Gail 158 Boyden, Lewis 142 Bovkins, Keith 150 Bradberi-v. Judy 150 Bradberry. Tina 150 Bradley. Geoffrey 36. 123 Bradley. Jennifer 55. 123 Bradley. Karen 158 Bradley. Michael 158 Bragg, Timothy A. 158 Breit, Elise 119 Breit, Warren P. 142 Brenner, Anita 75, 150 Brenner, William 123 Breveard. John 158 Bridges. Andre 142 Briggs. Linda 123 Brooks. Sophie 111. 119 Brown. Darlene 142 Brown. Julia L. 123 Brown. Margaret J. 158 Brown. Mark James 142 Brown. Robert D. 158 Brown. Rose M. 56. 142 Brumbaugh. Timothy R. 158 Brummell. Bernard 142 Brummett, Cecil R. 123 Brummett, Frank 142 Brummett, Lee 158 Bucher. Jeffrey M. 142 Buckingham. Frances 150 Buczkowski. Lisa J. 150 Buda. Jeffrey A. 124 Budny. Eric J. 33. 50. 142 Budzmski, Robert 142 Bueno. Michael 1 16 Bueno. Ray 150 Buress. Derek R. 158 Buress. Luchenne 111. 150 Burger. Deborah 124 Burkhart. Vanessa R. 124 Burhngame. Stephen A. 142 Buszkiewicz. Victoria 158 Butchko. DeniseM.71, 150 Butchko. Lori A. 158 Butler. Candice 75, 116 Butler, Constance 150 Bye Bye Birdie 44, 45 Bvkowski, Paul R. 49. 142 c Caldwell. Francine 158 Call, Lisa A. 158 Call, Todd A. 76, 142 Campanello, Guy 1 16 Cano. Rosa 124 Cantu. Pauline V. 150 Canul. Armando 32. 33. 124 Canul. Emelio 142 Canul. ManoH. 150 Canul. Maria S. 158 Carlton, Eric W. 142 Carlton. Fashawn 158 Carver. Michael L. 26, 124 Casarez. Nancy 158 Casarez. Mary A. 142 Casey. Joseph E. 150 Casey. Susan M. 42. 124 Cantano. Gregono 150 Caudill, Christine I. 158 Caudill, Rosemarie A. 142 Cauffman. Donald B. 150 Cencelewski. Caryle A. 150 Cencelewski. Mark 124 Cenkush. Laurie A. 142 Cenova. Blanche 1 19 Chan. Tan Soon 150 Chand. Pamila 150 Chand. Parvez 124 Chandler. Kevm 146. 158 Chavez. Olympia 49. 98. 99. 124 Cheerblock40 Cherrone. Thomas 51. 1 24 Chlebowski. Kenneth W. 150, 154 Chrapliwy. Thomas A. 158 Chrzan, Karen S. 142 Chrzan, Laura A. 151 Chrzan. Peggy 158 Chrzan. Ronald J. 151 Chwalek. Claire H. 96. 142 Chwalek. Donna K. 47. 124 Chwalek. Irene 119 Cieplinski. Sue M. 125 Ciesielski. Debra J. 142 Ciesiolka, Carol 76, 142 Ciesiolka. Ronald A. 151 Ciula. Victoria C. 75, 142. 146 Claeys. Marie A. 75. 158 Clampit. Hallie 116 Clarke. Arther 142 Clark. Danney C. 158 Clark. James Allen 142 Clary, Kristi 99, 116 Claus. Frank 63, 1 16 Clayton. Laura A. 158 Clayton. Ricky 151 Cobb, Cheryl 163 Cody. Jack 158 Cohen. James 1 16 Coleman. Janice 56. 142 Collier, Linda M. 125 Conlee. Joan 158 Conlee. Judi 142 Conrad. Lloyd 1 16 Coomes. Rosemary 1 16 Cooper, Patricia A. 125 Cooper. Tina 50, 151 Coppens. Cheryl 151 Coppens. Gregory 142 Cox. Lanll9 Crawford, Kim M. 158. 159 Critchlow. Dianne L. 142 Critchlow, James A. 1 58 Critchlow, Jeffrey 142 Critchlow, Linda S. 151 Cnttendon, William 30. 57, 142 Cronkhite, Angela A. 75, 159 Cross, Linda K. 42. 79. 151 Cross. Ronald D. 159 Cunningham, Greg 159 Cukrowicz. Edward 143 Cwidak, Jeffrey J. 159 Cwidak, Julie M. 151 Cwik, Raymond 55, 125 Cvra. Yolanda R. 97. 159 Czarnecki. Kevin J. 60. 64, 125 Czarnecki. Pat 1 16 D Dant. Jaime A. 159 Dashner. Susan 50. 125 Daugherty. Shawn A. 143 Davis. Anthony J. 143 Davis. Danny 125 Davis. Julius ' D. 159 Davis. Todd A. 159 Dawson. Anne 1 16 Deboe. Richard M. 159 Decocq. Dawn M. 75, 151 Decook, Bonnie 151 Deka. Timothy J. 41, 125 Deleon, Gilberto 151 Deleon. Irene 151 Deleon. Jesus 159 Deleon. Juan 33 Demeter. Daniel J. 151 Demetric, Peggy 50 Demitruk, Mary M. 151 Dent. Debra R. 151 Dering. Sherne 143 Deryckere. Andrew J. 50, 151 Devereau. Richard 120, 121 Dewitte. Michelle M. 143 Dickerson. Ronald L. 151 Dickson. Jackie S. 151 Digirolamo. Lisa A. 38. 39, 74. 75. 125 Dimich, June 65. 1 16 Dippel. Daniel J. 151 Doaks. Anthony D. 36. 125 Doaks. Marcus 151 Dodd. AnneM. 111. 143 Dodd. Aleta 151 Dodd, Daniel 159 Dokes. Ronald 125 Dombrowski. Mark 143 Dombrowski. Kevin 159 Dombrowski. Richard 125 Dombrowski. Robert 125 Donaldson. Kenneth R.65 Dooms. Frances J. 43. 143 Dooms. Janet L. 13. 75. 151 Dorsey. AlexN. 151 Dotson. Bill L. 103. 151 Dotson. Herbert 159 Dougall, Robin S. 76. 151 Downer. Michele I. 75. 151 Dozier, Anthony 151 Dozier. Pemell 151 Drama Club 44, 45 Drapek. Louise 1 16 Drew. Timothy 143 Duddleson. Glenn 5. 3 1, 45, 50, 55. 76. 125 Dudeck. Steven M. 76. 143 Dudzinski. Robert D. 151 Dulcet, Deborah A. 125 Dulcet. DemseM. Ill, 143 Duron, Jose R. 125 Durski, Scott E. 125 Dygulski, Elaine J. 143 Dziubinski. Eugene 1 16 Eaton. Culeatha C. 159 Ebel. Loretta 120 Eddins. Gloria 11, 125 Edwards, Chris 143 Elder. David 151 Elder. Doreen 151 Eldridge. Lloyd K. 151 Ellis. Alan M. 151 Emmons. John 159 Erbv. Ricky 55. 125 Enckson. Carol 37. 45. 74. 125 Erickson. Edward J . 74. 75. 1 5 1 Ericson. Ronald L. 159 Escobedo, Ernestina 151 Escobedo. Roberto 143 Eshelman. Sabrina M. 151 Eskndge. Debra A. 159 Eskridge. Pamela L. 143 Eskridge. Ronnie L. 126 Espinoza, Virginia 1 16 Evans. Carl 103. 116 Extra Activities 57 Ewald. Dawn M. 143 Fahey. Jeffery J. 143 Farkas. Marijo Marie 126 Farlow. Michael T. 143 Fan-ell. Renee M. 151. 156 Finch. Ann 24. 54. 75. 143 Findley. Charles A. 151 Findley. Mark 74. 75. 151 Findley. Mary S. 37. 75, 159 Finn, Cynthia Joan 75, 143 Fischer Jr., Emery S. 1 59 Fitz. Kathy L. 143 Fleming. Lafay 151 Fleming. Larry 151 Fleming. Ten-y 151 Fleming, Vickie 126 Flemming, Elizabeth J. 151 182 INDEX Fletcher. Melvin 103. 143 Flores. Manuel 163 Flores. Raquel S. 151 Flores. Servando 151 Flowers. Eugene 1 16 Flowers, Patricia 79, 116 Fodor, Marilyn 43. 116 Fokey. Mark 126 Foldesi. Lisa A. 50. 151 Foley. Thomas 1 16 Fox. Robin D. 159 Fozo. Alan D. 42. 151 Fozo. Douglas 159 Fozo. Pamela S. 42. 46, 126 Franklin. Denise 126 Fuchs, Frieda 1 16 Fujawa, Bernice K. 65, 143 Fultz. Louella 159 Fye. AnnM. 159 Fye. Kevin Edward 44, 45. 76, 143 G Grounds. Harold L. 159 Grubbs. Debra L. 127. 143 Grywczynski. Cynthia M. 159 Guin. Richard 53. 70. 116 Gullifor. Patrick 116 Gunn. Steven 143 Gustafson. Karin 36. 37, 99, 111.1 13. 127 Gustafson, Laura M. 151 Gutschow, Diane L. 151 Guzicki.Jill 143 Guzowski, Kim S. 152 H Gabaree. Albert E. 159 Gabaree. Clint 143 Gabaree. Ronna 126 Gadacz. Agnes A. 1 5 1 Gadacz. Barbara J. 151 Gadacz, Carmen M. 151 Gadacz, Susan E. 159 Gadson, Arnold F. 126 Gadson, Carol D. 40, 151 Gadson. Diana 159 Gale, Timothy R. 157 Gapinski, Edmund 120 Gapinski, Ronald 126 Garcia, Fedora 53, 116 Garcia, Jesse 159 Garcia, Mary E. 159 Gard. Karri K. 159 Garner. Deric 151 Garner. Mitzi A. 40, 159 Garrison. Debra 151 Gary, Robert A. 151 Garza, Ernest 76, 159 Gathright. Sheila 143 Gean. Maria L. 159 Geehring. Jeffery 16. 44, 45, 50, 74, 75. 151, 155 Geisler, VickiJ. 159 Genchoff, Leonard J. 159 Germane Emily 77, 1 16 Giden, Wanda Jean 126 Gilleand. Rose Marie 126 Gilleand, Tina 40, 151 Ginter. Carol 76. Ill, 159 Ginter, Kenneth 76, 151 Gish. Anthony D. 159 Givens, Dennis 103, 143 Givens. Denise 36, 127 Givens, Reginald O. 76, 151 Glassburn, Greg A. 151 Gleeson, Jill M. 50, 74, 163 Glon, Raymond L. 143 Goheen. Eric A. 151 Golubski. Michael 126 Goldberg. Dora 53, 1 16 Gonzalez, Lea 151 Gonzales, Samuel 151 Good, Joseph 1 16 Gooden. Lary 103 Goodrich, Greg 159 Goralczyk, Stephen 111, 143 Goralski. Cheryl A. 26, 50, 52, 56, 74, 75, 96. 127 Goralski, Denise M. 37, 55, 111,1 13, 127 Goralski, Gary J. 159 Goralski. Gregory 50. 151 Gorny, Robert 159 Gorski. Timothy 159 Govaert. Michael 143 Grady. Lillie 120 Granat, Brian F. 127 Gray. Gary G. 151 Green. Perry 143 Green. Stephanie 56, 143 Green, Timothy 159 Greenwood, Hazel 1 16 Grodzicki. Nancy Jane 1 1. 12, 52, 56, 57. 73, 127 Grodzicki. Vincent F. 159 Grontkowski, Michaeleen 12. 26. 42. 46, 52,70.76,77,99, 127 Haggenjos, Barbara 127 Hairston, Aletha K.40 Hairston, Earl 1 16 Hall, Gwendolyn 152 Hall, Margaret 1 16 Hammons, Vicky 143 Harding. Cheryl 40. 143 Harding. Lyle 66. 67, 116 Hardman. Michael 127 Hardrict. Samuel T. 159 Harker, Lorale Kay 127 Harlev, Arthur J. 143 Harley, Brenda 159 Harley. Vida 143 Harman. Scott 152 Harmon, Scott 159 Harper, Milton 103. 143 Harrier, Rodney A. 76, 143 Harris, Anita 119 Harris, Brenda 127 Harris. Brenda L. 159 Harris, Cedric 159 Harsh, Wayne 116 Hartstein. Walter F. 159 Harvell, Marcus 159 Harvey. Nina 127 Haskel, Tony 76 Hatchet 43 Hauguel. James F. 127 Hauguel. Nancy 75, 152 Hauguel, Patricia J. 6, 74, 75. 127 Heckman, Brian 127 Heckman.Teri S. 143 Heim. Connie 143 Henderson. Luke 152 Hendrix. Verlinda 127 Henke. Karyn 152 Henry. Dennis 127 Henry. Linda 127 Henry. Melvin 76, 152 Henry, Ronald 143 Herban. Kathleen 75. 159 Heritz. Henry 128 Heritz. Robert 159 Herman, Deborah 128 Hernandez. Hector 159 Hernandez, Rolando 159 Heynssens. Pamela 143 Heynssens, Sheryl 97. 159 Hill, Daryl 143 Hill, Gregory 152 Hilliard, Darwyn 107, 111 Hintz. Mary 116 Hock, John 116 Hodowaniec, Theodore 143 Hofer, Charles 1 16 Hoff, Kevin 50. 152 Hoffman. Michael 159 Hoffman. Nancy 143 Hoffman. Norma 1 16 Hoffman. Virginia 54, 143 Holewcznski, Clem 121 Holmes. Anthony 159 Holmes. Kimberly 152 Holmes. Valda 159 Holvoet. Christopher 50. 159 Holvoet. Gary 128 Homecoming, Basketball 54, 55 Homecoming, Football 36. 37 Homeleski, Timothy 152 Honabach. Judith 40, 143 Hope. Jannicke 50, 76, 128 Horowitz, Arnold 103, 116 Horton. Belinda 40, 152 Horton, Marie 49, 128 Horvath. Carol 152 Horvath, Maureen 18. 39. 152 Horvath. Rebecca 128 Hoskin. Walter 152 Hoskins. Connie 111. 152 Howard. Laura 152 Howell. Patricia 128 Hoyt. Scott 128 Hubler. Kim 20. 40. 128. 149 Hudak. Timothy 159 Huddleston. Tcrrance 152 Hughes. Holhs 121 Hughes. Robert 159 Hummel. Ernest 128 Hunsberger. Louise 1 17 Hurley. Nancy 152 Hyduk. David 37. 62, 128 Jachimiak. Jay 159 Jachimiak. Lon 143. 155 Jacks, Kenneth 1 17 Jackson. Anthony 152 Jackson. Joseph 152 Jackson. Lorretta 152 James. Karla 40. 159 Janiak. Denise 143 Janiszewski. Penny 159 Jestrzebski. Donna 128 Jaworski. James 51. 143. 152 Jefferies. Barbara 159 Jenczewski. Mary 143. 144 Jenkins. Sharon A. 40. 143 Jenkins. Todd 159 Jennings. Andre M. 160 Jennings. Ernest J. 102. 103. 152 Jensen. Robin A. 152 Jiricek, Janice J. 76, 77, 152 Johnson. Cynthia K. 129 Johnson. Deborah L. 160 Johnson. Denise C. 152 Johnson. Michael 143 Johnson. Michelle A. 143. 164 Johnson. Nathaniel 152 Johnson. Ronald 36. Ill, 143 Johnson. Terence 152 Johnson. Valerie L. 160 Jones. Angela M. 129 Jones. Anthony L. 79. 152. 157 Jones, Colleen 160 Jones, Francis 1 17 Jones. Georgia M. 40 Jones. Henry 160 Jones. Lannie 129 Jones. Nelson C. 152 Joseph. Barbara 1 17 Joseph. Diane 160 Jozwiak. Michael 32. 33. 129 Jozwiak. Robert M. 33, 152 Junior Waltons49 Jurczak. James 152 Jurek. Kenneth M. 152 Jurek, Kevin Joseph 43. 76. 77. 143 Jurgonski. Nancy J. 143 Jurgonski. Thomas M. 152 K Kaczmarek. Kevin J. 160 Kaczynski. Judy L. 129 Kaczynski, Lisa J. 143 Kadzielski, John R. 152 Kafka, Annette M. 79. 143 Kaizer, Kevin J. 50. 152 Kalicki. Jennifer L. 160 Kalicki. Karen Marie 143 Kalmar. Pamela M. 75. 152 Kaminski. Ronald J. 160 Kantorowski. Kim L. 75, 143 Kapsa. Leonard 1 17 Karczewski, Kathleen A. 160 Karczewski. Judith A. 129 Karkiewicz. Paul 76, 152 Karmolinski. Michael A. 143 Kasa, Robert L. 143 Kasznia. Denise M. 75. 152 Kasznia. Linda M. 143 Kasznia. Michelle L. 52. 75. 143 Kasznia. Vickv J. 144 Kazmierzak. Daniel A. 46. 51. 68, 129 Kazmierczak, Debbie L. 64. 152 Kazmierzak. James J. 7tr. 144 Kazmierski. David L. 144 Kazmierski. Noreen A. 160 Keen. John J 129 Keller. David A. 129 Kellev Artm.r l ' 0 Kclley. John 144 Kenned) Jacqueline 144 Kentner. Linda D. 152 Key. Paul 160 Kil. Paul R. 42. 47. 129 Killecn. John 117 Killeen. Tricia 117 Kimbrough. Steven E. 129 Kindt. David 117 King. Tern 144 Kinyon. Pamula S. 152 Kinyon. William R. 129 Kirkendoll. Bryan 36. III. 129 Kirkendoll. Robert C. 144 Kirkendoll. Zachar. 142 Klaybor. Jerry 49. 117 Kleva. Warren F. 160 Klopfenstein. Robin 76. 77. 152 Klosinski. Greg A 144 Kloski. Judith 18. 22. 24. 40. 49. 129 Kloski. Lamor,; 160 Kloski. Nancy 75. 160 Kloski. Ramona 129 Klota. Josephs. 144 Klota. Robert 129 Klota. Thomas L. 160 Klowetter. Lisa M. 160 Knapik. David T. 49. 129 Knapik. John R. 160 KnefeK. Michael J. 144 Knefelv Penns 160 Kocsis. Mary 119 Koelling. Linda 152 Kohler. Jeffrey C. 144 Kolacz. Daniel J. 144 Kolacz.DavidJ.5l. 129 Kolecki. Carolvn L. 152 Kolesiak. EricS. 76. 160 Kolesnik. Jane.M. 152 Kolvas. Margie 1 17 Konkol. Jeanne M. 20. 56. 76. 152 Konkol. Barbara 21. 26. 42. 46. 49. 129 Koons. ToniM. 160 Kopczynski. Nancy A. 97. 160 Kopczynski. Sharon L. 144 Korpal. Kenneth 144 Kosinski. Randv J. 26. 27. 52. 68. 70. 129 Kosinski. SheiTy A. 52. 53. 152 Koszyk. Csnthia Ann 144 Kovach. Craig J. 32. 33. 36. 37. 130 Kovach. Jennie 130 Kovach. Karla 130 Kowalski. David 152 Kowalski. Kevin J. 152 Kowalski. Marilyn K. 144 Kowalski. Mark Henn. 144 Kowalski. Marvjo M.50. 152 Kraft. Richard 68. 117 Krakowski. 1 ina M. 152 Krauser. Pamela A. 26. 42. 43. 46. 70. 130 Krebs. Thomas K. 130 Krempec. Law rence J. 42. 130 Knee. Brian 130 KrolT Joseph M. 152 Krol. June 76 Krol. Renita A. 152 Kruk. Daniel B. 144 Kruk. Gerald 152 Kruszewski. Kathleen 46. 50. 130 Kruszewski. Robert 50. 152 Kruszynski. Mark J. 144 Krzyzaniak. Mary Jo 144 Kubica. Christine A. 144 Kuczmanski. Ann M. 144 Kuczmanski. Anthony J. 130 Kucmanski. Eric J. 160 Kuczmanski. Luanne M. 144 Kuczmanski. Suzanne 130 Kulwicki. Dale 130 Kvle. Jo Ann 38. 39. 175 K le. Patricia 111. 113. 130 Lackey. Jerry 1 1 7 Language Club 52. 53 Laskowski. Janice 74. 75, 144. 14 . 149 Laskowski. Judith 6. 77, 152 Laskowski. Kaihrvn 20. 2 . 43. 46, 6. 77. 131 INDEX 183 Lathion. Marsha K. 131 Lathion. Shelia 144 Latoski. David J. 131 Latson. Laura D. 160 Lauer. James E. 48. 144 Lawshea, Connie 37, 131 Lawson. Sally 160 Leahman. Rosie M. 160 Leatherman. Dennis 1 17 Leda. Mary J. 55. 131 Leda. Michael J. 103. 152 Lee. Janice M. 131 Leevan. Brian 144 Leevan. Margaret A. 52. 97. 160 Leevan. Michael F. 131. 144 Lekarczyk. Deborah 97. 144 Lentych. Lancie C. 160, 163 Lentych. Linnie 2, 45, 74, 75. 131 Leonard. Sandra 160 Lesiuk. Mark A. 152 Leszczynski. Joseph J. 49. 131 Levan. Brian J. 131 Lewandowski. Duane P. 76. 144 Lewinski. Mary E. 38. 39. 111. 113. 152. 191 Lewinski. Michael 37. 42. 47. 52. 13 1 Lewinski. Nancy A. 12. 160 Lewis. Robert 160 Lewis. Terrance T. 144 Libertowski. John J. 152 Lichkay. Brian A. 152 Lichnerowicz. Joseph 131 Lichnerowicz. Pamela 75, 152 Lichnerowicz. Robert 144 Lindsey. Marchelle 103. 131 Lindsey. Marshall 131 Linetty. Edward 1 17, 147 Link. Betsy 74, 75. 131 Lipinski. Rachele A. 10. 45. 74. 75. 96. 144. 149 Lipinsi. Rebecca A. 55. 131 Lippert. James R. 144 Lis. Yolanda E. 160 Lisek. Gordon J. 144 Litka, Ann M. 99, 131 Lit tell, Scott 144 Liwosz. Richard 76. 160 Lloyd. Lenora F. 144 Logan. Durrond L. 160 Logan. Kimberly S. 152 Logan. Steven C. 152 Lopez. Michael 152 Love. Cynthia 148. 157 Love. Felicia 144 Love. Judy K. 76, 111. 160 Love. Louis C. 144 Lowery. Mary J. 153 Lubelski. Angelia M. 153 Lubelski. Ernest 144 Lubelski. Michael I. 144 Lubinski. Kenneth J. 131 Luczkowski. Mary L. 38, 39. 75. 153 Luczkowski. Ryan 131 Lukaszewski. Anne M. 153 Lula.John L. 153 Lula. Barbara A. 160 Lula, Margaret A. 48, 160 Lula. Sharon M. 153 Lundquist. Laura M. 131. 144 Lundquist. Sandra L. 19, 47. 55, 132 Lutomski. Kathleen M. 96. 111,1 13. 153. 191 Lutomski. Steven R. 26. 52. 132. 191 Lynch, Margaret W. 75. 99, 160 Lynch. Mary C. 98, 99, 111,1 13, 132 M Maciejewski. Joseph R. 160 Maciejewski. Rebecca 48, 144 Mack. John 132 Mack. Teresa A. 4. 160 Macon Jr., Lewis E. 160 Macon. Theresa J. 160 Maggio, Caroline J. 160 Majewski. James J. 49. 55. 132 Malecki, Peggy K. 132 Malicki. Dennis J. 153 Mallard. Rhonda 160 Malone. Evelyn R. 153 Malone. Penelope 32, 132 Manges. Ernest E. 160 Mams. Patrick Lee 144 Marciniak. Scott 160 Marcotte. Lewis R. 160 Markiewicz. John E. 144 Markiewicz. Kenneth 160 Marlowe. Pamela 160 Marozsan. Patrick 160 Marshall. Cynthia A. 132 Marshall. Idella 144 Marshall. Paula J. 153 Marshall, Rjchard 160 Martin. Linda M. 144 Martin. Thomas 144 Martin. Tracy B. 160 Martinez. Apolinar 153 Martinez. Nathanael 153 Matthews. Gregory 32. 33. 132 Matthys. Sandra 38. 39. 44. 55, 74. 75. 144. 149 Matthys. Sheryl L. 38. 39, 74. 75. 160. 163 Matthys. Suzanne 10, 38. 39. 74. 75. 132 Maure, Martha J. 144 Mauro. Susan A. 153 Maxwell. Alan 1 17 May. Bradley K. 132 May. Sally 132 McBride. Gwendolyn 153. 156 McCaleb, Darcel 153 McCammon. Rebecca 75, 144 McCammon, Vicki L. 38. 39. 153 McClure. Donald W. 153 McCoy. Mark A. 160 McCullough. George 1 17 McDaniel. Eric 146 McDonald. John R. 160 McFadden, Valerie 160 McFarland, Mark D. 160 McFarland, Merry L. 133 McHerron. Wanda 153 McKay. Melissa J. 97. 160 McKinney. Darryl 160 McKinney. Troy L.. 2, 153 McNeal. Daisiree 153 Medich. Rose 119 Meert. Theodore 32. 37, 44, 133 Mejer, John 153 Mejer. Tammy M. 153 Mejer. Veronica S. 25, 144 Mell. Dawn A. 153 Mell. Rhonda P. 153 Menyard. Michelle L. 160 Mesaros. Michele 133 Meszaros, Gregory A. 1 03. 1 60 Meszaros. Jolene A. 153 Meszaros. Kimberly A. 153 Meuninck. Tom 72. 117 Michalak. Ann M. 153 Michalak. Christopher 160 Mikolajewski. Dennis M. 76, 153 Milewski. Cheryl A. 76, 133 Miller, Arlene 133 Miller, Carlton 144 Miller. Debra 49, 144 Miller. Karen L. 133 Miller. Kevin 160 Miller, Larry 153 Miller, William 153 Milliken, Janice 1 19 Milliken. Terry L. 153 Million, Robert 117 Millsaps, Kimberly 133 Milon. Dewayne M. 153 Mincy. Michael 37. 133 Mitchell. Cynthia 160 Mitchell. Dwayne76, 102, 103, 153 Mitchelle. Christine 160 Mnichowski. David A. 144 Mnichowskr, Thomas M. 160. 163 Molnar. Donna M. 147. 160 Molnar. Julie A. 160 Molnar, Robert 133 Montgomery. Denita 144 Montgomery. Terri A. 144 Moody. Carlton 161 Moore. Sharon A. 161 Moreno. David 161 Moreno. Timothv A. 161 Mosby. Andrea ill. 161 Mosby. Marilyn 111. 144 Moskwinski, Christine 153 Mullm.John W. 153 Murdock. Darryl 75 Murdock. Jacqueline 161 Murphy. Scot L. 144 Muth. Lisa A. 161 Myers. David L. 76. 161 Mvszak. Jennifer 153 N Nadolny. James J. 76. 161 Nagy. Marie 1 19 Nard. Sharon M. 153 National Honor Society 46. 47 Naugle. Keith Allen 161 Neely. Lucy 75. 133 Neilson. Barry 144 Neilson. Randy C. 76. 161 Neilson. Rusty W. 76. 161 Nemeth. Phillip M. 55. 144 Nesbitt. Gary D. 161 Neuliep. Steven R. 55. 133 Newton. Colleen 133 Newton. Dennis W. 161 Newton. Lon E. 153 Nickerson. Duane 144 Niedosik. Christine M. 144 Niemier. Amy J. 161. 163 Niemier. James D. 144 Niemier. James Edward 133 Niezgodzki. David A. 33. 161 Niezgodzki. Jennifer 144. 149 Nowacki. Mary A. 133 Nowaczewski. Susan 49. 133 Nowaczewski. Vivian 133 Nowicki. Sebastian 80. 117 Nowicki. Todd A. 153 o Obanion Jr.. Louis E. 161 Obrien. Mark D. 133 Odom. Leslie S. 161 Oglesbv. Gayle A. 153 Ogorek. Cynthia L. 133 Ogorek, Sally A. 144 Olis. Donna 75. 153 Olis. Rita L. 144 Orlicki. Karen J. 111. 144 Orlicki. Michael S. 133 Orlowski. Cynthia 24. 38. 39. 47. 133 Orlowski. Paul J. 153 Orlowski. Susan M. 76. 77. 161 Orosz. Judith L. 134 Orta. David 153 Ortiz. Diana 145 Overstreet, Michael G. 161 Owsianowski. Peter T. 45, 73. 74. 134 Palicki, Patricia J. 153 Palmer. Catheren 49. 145. 157 Palmer. Kristopher 145 Pantherettes 38. 39 Paprocki. Kathie L. 153 Parahams. Jacqueline 153 Parker, Eric A. 161 Parker. Evelyn K. 145 Parker. Gwendolyn 1 17 Parker. Rickev 74. 75. 145 Parmelee. Phillip 55. 134 Parrott. Heidi 153 Paskiet. Stanley J. 161 Pates. Reginald 161 Patterson. Andrew E. 134 Patton. Perry 103. 145 Paturalski, Nancy E. 75. 161 Paulinski. Jay 145 Pawlak. Ronald A. 161 Pawlak. Therese L. 145 Pawlak. Tamara A. 145 Pejza. Charles 134 Pejza. Jane 40. 145. 148 Peregrine. Phillip 117 Perry. Beverly A. 134 Perusich. Renee 134 Peterson. Lena 1 19 Petkovich. Michael A. 33. 153 Pettus. Carol 153 Pfeifer. Edward 161 Phillippi. Rodney D. 46. 134 Phillips. James 145 Phillips. James P. 161 Phillips. Kimberly D. 161 Phillips. Michaels. 25. 74.75 Phillips. Nancy J. 55 Pica. Thomas. 76, 161 Piechocki. Melinda S. 134 Piechocki. Michael 134. 145 Piechocki. Tammy L. 134 Pietraszewski. Ann M. 44. 145 Pietraszewski. Karen M. 40. 153 Pietraszewski. Michele 134 Pietraszewski. Sharon 76. 153 Pietrzak. Mary E. 153 Pigee. Isaac 161 Pikuza. Casimer 53. 117 Pilarski. Marion 72. 117 Pilarski. Martha 119 Pilarski. Michael 145. 148 Pinckert. Rhonda L. 161 Pitts. Hester 161 Plencner.GaryJ. 51. 153 Plencner. Kenneth J. 49. 135 Plencner. Michael A. 51. 161 Plencner. Victoria S. 22.40. 145 Plonka. Kevin M. 33. 153 Ploughe. Kathleen M. 75 Plummer. Tina 56. 76. 135. 161 Polonka. Deborah M. 76. 153 Polonka. Michael 135 Popielski. Tina M. 76. 161 Porter. Charles E. 76. 161 Powell. Beverly J. 40. 161 Powell. Catherine A. 153 Powers. Anita M. 161 Prentkowski. Ann 145 Prince. Pamala 153 Przybylinski. Helen 119 Przvbylinski. Joan M. 76. 77. 135 Pullman. Robert A. 161 Putnam. Michael 117 Putz. Diane A. 161 Putz. Michael A. 135 R Raben. Rita 117 Rafalski. Julie A. 5. 31.35 Rafalski. Michelle R. 97. 161 Ragland, Jacqueline G. 36. 56. 76. 135 Rajski. Anne M. 135 Rajski. Paul M. 153 Randle. David A. 153. 156 Randolph. Sherry 145 Rans. James 135 Ranck. Lowell 117 Ratajczak. Teresa M. 153 Ratliff. Brenda 161 Ratliff. Terrv R. 135 Redding. David 37. Ill, 135 Redding. Dennis 153 Redding. Dion. 41 Redding. Donald 145 Redding. Lori A. 161 Redling. Joseph 1 17 Reed. Anna Mae 120 Reed. Billy 135 Reed. Charles E. 76. 153 Reed. Lorraine 135 Rehak. Rosemary 1 17 Reichanadter. Jeffery 161 Reichanadter. Penny J. 135 Reichanadter. Perry 153 Reinhold. Scott E. 76. 161 Reiter. David R. 135 Reiter. Karen J. 97. 161 Remalv. Karen S. 75. 153 Rendos. John Jay 3. 31. 135 Richmond. Anthony 161 Riddle. Andrew E. 145 Rifle Club 51 Ring. Vincent 153 Rittenhouse. Brian J. 135 Rittenhouse. Bruce 74. 75. 135 Robakowski. Cynthia M. 3. 135 Robakowski. M ' ichael R. 153 Robakowski. Sharyl L. 40. 153 Robbins. Corby 161 Roberts. Clarece 145 Roberts. Phyllis 135 Robinson. Dwavne 81. 154 Robinson. Lea A. 1 1. 36. 42. 136 Robinson. Rochelle 136 Roche. Kathy 136 Roche. Thomas 161 Rodgers. Cynthia M. 154 Rodgers. Darlene 36. 55. 136 Rodick. Brenda 136 Rodriguez. Belinda M. 145 184 INDEX Rodriguez. Janie 145 Rogers. James L. 33, 70. 136 Rogers Jr.. Nathaniel 154 Rogers. Randy A. 32. 33. 154 Rogers. Robert 161 Rogers. Ronald L. 33. 154 Rollins. Elizabeth 75. 154 Romanski. Steven P. 145 Romig. Frederick C. 145 Ross. Annette 75. 136 Ross. Mary A. 154 Rothballer. Becky J. 96, 97. 1 36 Rothballer. Connie M. 97. 16 1. 163 Rothballer. Gary B. 145 Rozycki. Janet L. 145 Rozycki. Kim M. 136 Russell. Aleasha 136 Ryback. Linda 145. 148 Rzeszewski. Mary B. 76. 77. 161. 163 Sachman. Debra A. 154 Sachman. Diane M. 136 Salata. David A. 13. 42. 50, 154 Salata. Jefferv A. 50. 74. 75. 145 Salata. Roberta L. 13. 26. 42. 46, 47, 136 Salazar. Angelina 137 Salazar. Joyce 137 Salazar. Julie 137 Salinas. Hope 145 Salinas. Guadalupe 137 Samulski. Kevin 145 Sanchez Jr., Paul 161 Sanders. Alfreda 161 Sanders. Kavin 74 Sanders. Milton T. 137 Sanders. Teresa A. 137 Sanderson. Kenneth 145 Sandoval. Rolando 161 Santa. Susan I. 137 Saunders. Anthony L. 154 Scherry. Jeanne M. 27, 137 Schoening. Mark D. 161 Schroer. Lisa C. 26. 27. 52. 1 1 1. 137 Scofield, Laurie A. 75. 145 Scruggs. Doug 121 Searfoss. Steven D. 154 Segars. James C. 161 Sego. James R. 154 Sell. Patricia 46. 117 Sera. Edward 145 Sexton. David 81. 117 Shannon. Robert P. 154 Shaw. Gary 145 Sheehan. Amy 75, 137 Sheehan. Beth A. 76, 145 Sheehan. Jeff 161 Snellen, Mark J. 145 Shelton, Dewayne 161 Shelton. Melvin 103 Shelton. Sherri 145 Sherk. Allen R. 48, 161 Shively, Twila 96. 97. 117 Short. Patricia 154 Shubert. Michael 145 Siders, Lou A. 137 Siders. Patricia 154 Siders. Susan M. 161 Simmons. Karin E. 154 Simon, Michael L. 154 Simpson, Darryl D. 137 Simpson. Gerald L. 161 Singleton. Matthew J 154 Sinka, Kimberly 137 Sinka. Paul L. 33, 154 Sinka, Steven M. 33, 161 Sinkiewicz, Mark S. 145 Sinkiewicz. Thomas 137 Sipotz. Michael 1 17 Sipotz. Susan 1 17 Sisti. Mark A. 78. 154 Ski Club 50 Skibins. Randal S. 161 Skornog. Bogdan M. 154 Smith. Carolyn A. 154 Smith. Delores 145 Smith. Freddie B. 161 Smith. Janie 145 Smith. Lawrence 145 Smith. Robert 145 Smith. Uscilla 79, 154 Smith, Willie 145 Snelling, Patricia 137 Sobecki. Sharon 79, 137 Sobiech, Amy A. 145 Sobieralski. Bcrnadelt 154 Sobieralski. Daniel R. 137 Sobieralski. Michael O. 154 Sochocki. Michael A. 137 Solmos. John 1 17 Soos. Janet 145 Soos, Jeffrey A. 154 Sparks. Donald C. 145 Sparks. Robert A. 161 Splawski. Donald E. 137 Stachowiak. Diane M. 137 Stachowiak, Mary A. 22, 96. 97. 138 Stachowski. Dennis J. 154 Stallworth. Charles 117 Slankiewicz. James 161 Starkweather, Jeffrey 161 Stavros, James 1 17 Steiner. Scott A. 43. 76. 162 Steinhofer. Patrick J. 76. 162 Steinhofer. Phillip 76. 162 Steininger. Michelle M. 75. 154 Steininger. Nichole L. 162 Stephens. Timothy 154 Stephenson. Rose Anna 75. 145 Stepniewski, Cecilia 154 Stevens. Craig M. 145 Stickley. Betty 119 Stombaugh. Stella M. 145 Stone. Beth A. 162 Stone, Thomas B. 145 Stopczynski. Alan J. 76, 154 Stopczynski. Carl S. 76. 162 Stopczynski. Lisa M. 138 Stopczynski. Ronald S. 76. 145 Stout. Constance 1 17 Stroup. Lisa D. 162 Strzelecki. Cynthia S. 38. 39. 74. 75, 138 Stuckey. John 145 Studebaker. Charles D. 154 Student Council 56 Stump, June 1 17 Sullivan, Vernard 154 Suit, Debra 145. 149 Suit, David C. 49, 138 Suppinger. Dianne 138 Suppinger, John L. 162 Suppinger, Mary A. 138 Suppinger, Michael 42, 55, 138 Swafford. Dale 48. 117 Swanson, Sanford 162 Swiatkowski, Daniel L. 76, 162 Swihart. Henry R. 76. 162 Swintz. Robert 1 17 Switalski, Alice M. 162 Switalski, Andrew P. 154 Switalski, Martin D. 145 Szabo. Diane 162 Szalewski, Thomas 55, 138 Szalewski. Thomas M. 62. 162 Szarwark. Gregory 162 Szczypski. Susan M. 142. 145 Szlanfucht. Douglas J. 3. 138. 141 Szlanfucht.Judy97. 154. 156 Szlanfucht. Sue A. 145 Szymanowski. Ricky 45, 74, 75, 145 Szweda, Cheryl 38, 55. 74. 75. 138 Szymczak. Alice 1 19 Szymczak. Diana 47. 138 Szymczak, David J. 145 Szymczak. Kathleen A. 162 Szymczak. Matthew R. 43. 138 Szymczak. Michael 36. 75. 139 Szymczyk. Lynn A. 162 Szymczyk. Thaddeus F. 139 Szynski. Alan R. 145 Szynski. Bridget 42. 47. 1 1 1, 139 Szynski. Michael J. 154 T Tickett. Chris 162 Talboom, Pamela 76. 154 Tarr. Thomas 48, 51. 154 Taylor. Anthony D. 162 Taylor. Barbara 145 Taylor. Brenda L. 79. 145. 154 Taylor. Debbie J. 76. 96. 97. 111. 1 1; 113, 139 Taylor, Jacqueline R. 76. 97 Taylor. Jannie 120 Taylor. Regina L. 76. 77. 96 Taylor. Tina M. 162 Taylor. Wilham 32. 145 Taylor. Zachary J. 1 54 Icftcllcr. Maureen 162 Tell. Howard Jr. 2. 103. 145 Tell. Robert E. 103 Tell. William 154 Teter. Patricia 145 Teter. Victoria A. 162 Thomas. Joseph A. 154 Thomas. Cassandra Fay 39. 145. 154 Thomas. Stephon M. 60. 76. 151 Thomas. Vicki 163 Thompson. Doreen K. 75.76. 77. 139 Thompson. George P. 162 Thompson, Kenneth 154 Thompson. Michele L. 139 Thompson. Regina A. 154 Thrasher. William L. 154 Tice. Mary 1 17 Tijerina. David 61. 154 Tipton. Vincent 162 Tomaszewski. Edward 145 Tomaszewski. Rick I 17 Tomlinson. Shelley J. 60. 76. 154 Topolski. Richard H. 154 Torres. Jose F. 154 Townsend. Allison 37. 38. 39. 55. 76. 77. III. 139 Towsend. Dorothy 162 Tracy. Lisa 154 Tracey. Robert 1 18 Trotter. Viveca 154 Trzaskowski. Dawn M. 145 Trzaskowski. Robert L. 162 Tuberville. Karen R. 162 Tucker. Karen Ann 56. 74. 75. 139 Tulchinsky. Terry 1 18 Tulchinsky. Ruth 53. 118 Turak. John A. 162 Turczynski. Eugene D. 154 Turner. Frank 162 Turner. Anna Mae 1 18 Turner. Jodie M. 154 Turner. Larry 36. 55. 139 Turner. Timmie L. 22. 154 Tuttle.Glen76. 77, 145 Tuttle. Kimberly A. 162 Twarowski. Stanley F. 162 Tyler. Derrick 73. 139 Tyler. Marilyn 162 Tyler. Robert 146 Tyson. Joy E. 1 39 Tyson Jr.. Luther 154. 156 u Ullerv. ToddL. 146 Ullrich. Mark 118 Ushers Club 49 V Vanbrocklin. Ron 146 VanCamp. Robert 118 Vandezande. Lisa A. 154 Vandezande. Paul E. 146 Vanslager. Cynthia J. 97. 1 10. 1 1 1. 146 V ' anslager. Timothy M. 154 Vanwynsberghe. Raymond 162 Vaszari. Ronald M. 154 Vega. Albert 76. 154 Vega. Anthony 162 Verash. Ronald L. 162 Verosky. Patty 23. 139 Video Tape Club 48 Voll. Georaina US w Waddups. Donald L. 146 Waldron. Susan M. 139 Waletzko. Anthony P. 146 Waletzko. Diane M. 162 Wallace. Thomas E. 162 Walsh. Carol L. 154 Walters. George M. 146 Wantuch. John F. 74. 75. 154 Wantuch. Joseph L. 74. 75. 154 Ward Dorif 119 Warner. Peg -, 118 Wasielewski Paul J 139 .. V1ithele76. 77 154 Wasson. Mitha..- Walkinv Briar, - Waikins. Ida 154. 162 Walkin. ; ! Watv,n. Don 118 Wawrzyniak. Linda M 139 Way. Richard A. 154 Wear. David 162 Weaver. Nancy Ann 23. 139 Weber. David 73. 118 Weeks. Vick) 142. 14 , Weesner. Sharon L. 38. 39. 146 Weissfuss. Paula J. 76. 155 Wells. Julia I. 97. 162 Wennck. Kenneth W. 155 Werwas. Paul 26. 139 Wesulimski. Karen 146 Wesolowski. Paul J. 33. 155 West. Bridget 155 White. Dennis J. 146. 148 White. Kathrynmary 139 White. Thomas A. 146 Wicker. Mark D. 139 Wicker. Mishael J. 162 Widawski. David M. 155 Widawski. Paul J. 162 Wieczorek. Cindv M. 146 Wieczorek. David M. 162 Wieczorek. Kenneth C. 155 Wieczorkowski. Robert 1 55 Willform. Brvan K. 162 Williams. Aubrey 7.55. 139 Williams. Burnell 155 Williams. Carol 119 Williams. Donna 146 Williams. Eric 44 Williams. Glen 155 Williams Jr.. Herschel 75. 140 Williams. Jacquelvn 155 Williams. Martha M. 162 Williams. Osker 162 Williams. Pertnna 140 Williams. Rehnard 102. 103. 155 Williams. Trov C. 140 Williams Jr.. William O. 162 Willis. Timothy A. 155 Wilson. Leon 140 Wincek. Beverly 118 Wintershield, Beverly 118 Wiskotoni. Alice M. 155 Wiskotoni. Carol I. 162 Wisneski. Karen B. 76. 155 Wisneski. Lori 146 Wisniewski. Daniel J. 162 Witkow ski. Sandra 162 Witszak. Bernadine 1 18 Witucki. Donna J. 1 1. 37. 42. 47. 55. 73. 140 Witucki. Janet L. 155 Wlochowski. Ann M. 50. 155 Wlodarek. Audrey 76. 77. 146 Wlodarek. Daniel J. 76. 162 Wojciechowski. Dairy 1 155 Wojcik. Judy A. 72. 146 Woltman. Jeannie 163 Wonisch. Jean 1 19 Wood. Gail M. 45. 50. 155. 156 Worsham Jr.. Leroy C. 162 Wnaht. Cvnthia 16 Wright. Geoffrey P. 155 Wri°ht. James A. 146 Wnght. Pamela A. 26. 43. 52. 140 Wrobel. Christina 146 Wroblewski. Diane C. 144. 146 Wroblewski. Edward 146 Wroblewski. Julie 2 . 46. 4 . 96. 140 Wroblewski. Rav S. 140 Y Yanko. Brian D. 42. p. 140 Yates. Michael G. 46. 140 Young. Ramonia D. 5. 162 Young. Randy 155 Youna. Roxann 146 Zablocki. Ruth A. 5. 14e Zakrzewski, Thomas 162 Zawistowski, Charles 155 Zielinski, James J. 155 Zielinski. John M. 155 Zielinski. Lee Ann 97, 155 Zmyslo, Alison A. 63. 75. 162 Zmyslo, Alan 146 Zolman. Walter 118 Zook. Richard 1 1 8 Zsedney. Karen M. 140 Zurat, Jane L. 44, 50, 155 Zurat, Joan L. 50, 155 186 INDEX %i aerial view of W ashinaj oc ngiow d the northeast Special thanks to: Sponsor: Mary Hintz Business Advisor: Dennis Leatherman Editor-in-chief: Mike Lewinski Advertising Editor: Sue Casey Staff: Pat Kyle Art Editor: Paul Kil Business Mgr.: Bridget Szynski Staff: Donna Witucki Co-Activities Editors: Pam Fozo Barb Konkol Faculty Editor: Miki Grontkowski Index Editor: Renee Peruisch Photography Editor: Mike Suppinger Staff: Pam Krauser Larry Krempec Senior Editor: Lea Anne Robinson Staff: Donna Chawlek Sandy Lundquist Sports Editor: David Salata Staff: Alan Fozo Underclass Editor: Roberta Salata Staff Arther Clark Ann Finch Carol Kolecki Derald Ailes — Graphics Counselor — Newsfoto James Cohen — Assistant Pnncipal Mary Hintz — Sponsor John Hock — Comptroller Marge Kolvas — Treasurer Dennis Leatherman — Business Advisor Robert Million — Pnncipal Raymond Patnaude — McDonald ' s Studio Phillip Peregrine — Assistant Pnncipal The South Bend Tribune David Weber — Photography INDEX Is Record Coal Strike, Record Snow, Viruses! Conserve Energy! Never before was this warning so serious as during the early months of 1978. A nationwide coal strike surpassed record lengths and many industrialized states, including Indiana, faced economic disaster. Indiana Electric companies, which were based almost entirely on coal, were forced to set up emergency plans for conservation as coal supplies reached critical forty, and then thirty day levels. Schools, including Washington High, were forced to cut back heating and lighting, suspend extra-curricular activities, shorten school days, and face mandatory closings. Students, not yet over the shock of the great blizzard, found it difficult to stay warm with classroom temperatures near sixty degrees and hall temperatures dropping to nearly fifty u grees. Absenteeism shot sky high, is it seemed that nearly everyone had some sort of virus. And sunlight cast an eerie glow in the chilled hallways as lighting was kept to a minimum so as to comply with a fifty percent mandatory electrical usage reduction. Energy was clearly the primary issue of the year, but it was not the only issue. President Carter, during the initial year of his term, pushed for an energy bill; was granted the right to restructure the executive branch; pushed through Congress a massive economic package; reintroduced human rights into foreign policy: and took an active role in attempting to bring permanent peace to the war-torn Middle East. In other political news. Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee; Anwar Sadat visited Israel and Prime Minister Begin in an unprecedented peace move; Robert Byrd led the Senate; Thomas Tip O ' Neal was Speaker of the House; and the country lost one of its most loved and most active politicians, Hubert Humphrey, to cancer. Meanwhile the entertainment field suffered the losses of such stars as: Elvis Presley, Jack Benny, Groucho Marx, Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo, and Joan Crawford. Sports saw the retirement of superstar soccer player Pele; a triple crown by Seattle Slew ; the loss of the heavyweight title by Muhammad Ali to Leon Spinks; and a national championship crown for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. ABC-TV held the top spot with its hits: Laverne Shirley ; Happy Days ; Three ' s Company ; Soap ; Loveboat ; and Fantasy Island. Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Saturday Night Fever were the smash movie hits of the year, while Bob Hope and Carol Burnett were the People ' s Choice for the most popular all-around entertainers of the year. Above and beyond the recorded events, each student held his or her own special memory of the school year we call 1977-78. above: Winter storms ravaged the Midwest and East Coast States, while floods hit California after a prolonged drought. This view is indicative of all South Bend Streets following the blizzard of ' 78. above: Hubert Humphrey the Happ Warrior- died of cancer at the age of 66 after many years of public service in Washington D.C. top left: President Carter faced many tough issues during his first year in office, including the Middle East, energy, the coal strike, and the economy. left: Jillian Guiler and her son Barry, huddle together as something extraordinary takes place outside their home in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. CLOSING 189 Blizzard Shuts Down City What began as harmless snow flurries on a Wednesday afternoon in late January, turned into the worst blizzard in Indiana ' s history. By Sunday, the snow depth was forty-one inches — a record, and Michiana had only begun to dig out. Official warning of the impending storm came shortly after 3:45 pm Wednesday, January 25. By Thursday morning it was obvious that all activities would be canceled. Citizens could only wait out the storm. Salaried employees enjoyed a surprise vacation, and high school students marveled at how their prayers had been answered. Their prayers, however, had only been for enough snow to close schools Thursday in order to avoid exams. They never expected to have nearly a two week vacation! Meanwhile, all roads in the area, and, in fact, in the entire state, were closed to all but emergency vehicles; they remained off limits for a period of five days. All retail businesses closed with the exceptions of scattered grocery stores and gas stations. Brave souls with irailing, make-shift, sleds struggled to the few open food stores seeking milk, bread, and eggs. Many found only bare shelves or long lines. Most people simply remained home, since there was no way to get anywhere and no where to go if you could get there. While the general public viewed the storm ' s results as spectators, the National Guard, local authorities and local contractors set about the task of reopening a paralyzed city. State, county, and local police continually warned motorists to remain at home, although in most cases it would have been impossible for them to leave their own driveways. Eight days and over $500,000 later, only a handful of remote streets were still shut by drifts. Travel, however, was limited to one lane on all but essential roadways. Schools, factories, and businesses reopened, and students returned to halls filled with water buckets to catch the leaking roofs and a shortened, third nine week period. top left: Citizens on the 200 block of Victoria in South Bend dig out from a blizzard that dumped over 35 inches of snow on South Bend in 4 days. right: Downtown South Bend streets were barren of traffic during and following the blizzard, as all vehicles were ordered off the streets. .«fc . - ' 190 CLOSING mm above: Two future WHS students comply with the city ' s request to uncover fire hydrants near home and schools, following the worst winter storm in Indiana ' s history- top left: Kathie Lutomski. Mary LewinskL and Sieve Lutomski survey the parking problems created by the attempted snow-removal efforts in the WHS parking lot. top far left: Classes were snowed out for nearly two weeks as blizzard conditions drifted in the school and made travel difficult for students and staff. ■k CLOSING 19! A Look Down Memory Lane Another year had passed and Washington ' s rich tradition had continued. Three hundred and twenty- five graduating Seniors said their final good-byes as they left the carefree life of high school to become a part of an increasingly competitive world. For many, college was in the immediate future; for others, an immediate step into lifetime employment would follow graduation. But all had lived, loved, laughed, and sometimes cried through four years of memorable experiences at Washington High School. Underclassmen looked forward to continuing their education at Washington. Juniors would become the leaders of the school; Sophomores would be one year closer to graduation; and Freshmen would be able to show the incoming Freshmen around the school as they had been shown. Each student had his or her own special memory of the 1977-78 school year. From the Prom and class parties to sports events; from that first honor roll status to the eleven day snow vacation; from class officers to club activities; the W.H.S. student body had combined a variety of interests and had created a uniqueness which evoked many changes. A new school store, a new video tape club, increased club activity, and new academic standards were but a few of the changes brought about by the actions of the W.H.S. family — its faculty, administrators, and student body. Time seemed to pass all too quickly. The year had just started and it was already over. But there was little time for reflection; the entire future lay before the students of Washington High School. top: For nine months of the year Washington High school is an active, vital, part of many students ' lives. It will long be remembered. The look down Memory Lane is now complete. The future will provide many changes, but the past can always be relived through the pages of Memory Lane. 192 CLOSING The Finale 3 £; 3 r Hfc, i . ■■ . +Tv ' •••Ti r .-..- JV MEMORY LANE below: (I. lo r.) front. G. Duddleson. T. Hodowaniec, A. Canul. C. Kovach. D. Givens. M. Yates. M. Sinkiewicz. S. Romanski. mgr. M. Leda. back. Coach Putnam, D. Kazmierzak. S. Goralczyk. M. Szymczak. J. Kohler. B. Doaks. R. Glon. J. Neimier. D. Hyduk. Coach Ullrich. PQ A $ below: (I. lo r.) front, K. Ginter. D. Demeter. J. Soos. ' R. Chrzan. M. Lesiuk, A. Fozo. M. Sisti. S. Searfoss. J. Libertowski, E. Erickson. H back. R. Cross. J. Reichanadter. K. Dombrowski. M. Stankiewicz, H. Grounds, mgr. C. Harris. T. Green. A. Andrysiak, D. Weiczorek. J. Maciejewski. Coach Tomaszewski. w o u K H rii,. ' H, n - ' if j Szymczak Leads Pitchers The opening of the ' 78 baseball season looked promising with many accomplishments anticipated. By the end of the season many of these accomplishments had become reality. Both Clay and Adams, highly ranked state teams, were defeated by the Panthers. And after a double-header eyelash defeat by St. Joe, the Panthers upset the No. 4 ranked Indians 4-2 in the first game of the sectionals. A pitching staff, which included Matt Szymczak. Ray Glon. and Jim Neimier. and timely hits by Dan Kazmierzak. Steve Romanski, Mike Yates, and Steve Goralzyk gave the Panthers a balanced attack. Matt Szymczak, a three-year pitcher was highly regarded and recruited throughout his outstanding high school career. F K 194 SPORTS QjytfuUljA above: Malt Szvmczak demonstrates the form that makes him a winner. top left: Doc Givens scores a needed go-ahead run. far left: Craig Kovach covers first on a close play aaainst Mishawaka. left: Alan Fozo scores on one of Mark Lesiuk : mam RBI ' s. fc Second In City Under the guidance of Coach Shively, the 1978 girl ' s softball team finished second in the city. Hard work throughout the entire season enabled the team to compile an excellent record. At season ' s end. Washington ' s chances for first place were tremendous. But in the final game of the South Bend Invitational Softball Championship. Washington was defeated 9-2 by the Adams Eagles. Four errors in the first three innings spelled defeat for the Panthers as they fell behind 8-0. The success of the overall season however, overshadowed the final game disappointment. above: The softball team watches as a teammate attempts to get a hit. left: Coach Shively directs the girls from her third base spot. right: Team members round the bases as Coach Shively watches. 7 o ■ J - ' ■ i above: Team takes a breather in the shade between innings. top: The 1978 Girls Softball Team. Teamwork The Key Things were looking disastrous for the girl ' s tennis team during their second match of the season. Michigan City Elston had won the first sets of five of the individual matches. But endurance and determination on the part of the team initiated a great comeback when two of the matches were won in three sets. The girls came home from Michigan City Elston that evening with an amazing 4 to 3 victory over the Elston Red Devils. Comebacks like this were common throughout the season. Although tennis was an individual sport, the girls continually worked together as a team. This teamwork, coupled with individual talent and competent coaching from John Killeen and Susan Sipotz. permitted the team to accumulate a fantastic record of ten victories and three defeats. Although the team was composed of mostly Seniors, the underclass members looked forward to another great season. left: Manlyn Kowalski gets prepared before the beginning of the match. V right: Donna Witucki returns the ball with her backhand stroke. above: The 1978 Girls Tennis team: (1. to r.) back: Coach Sipotz, D. Witucki, C. Goralski. B. Lapinski. C. Szweda. J. Orosz. Coach Killeen. front: M. Kowalski, A. Dodd. B. Link. S. Mauro. P. Lichnerowicz. Record: ( 10-3). Steve Neulip Heads [earn Five returning lettermen. headed b fourth year varsity player Sieve Neulip and composed of Joe l.eszynski. Kevin Kowalski. Mike Peichocki, and Mike LeeVan gave coach Watson and Washington High School one of us best golf teams. A final record of 23-22 was deceiving, since four of the teams ' defeats were by less than a stroke per player. A second place sectional finish was the best ever by the school. And Steve Neulip competed in the regional as an individualist. The B-team had three returning players: Gary Rothballer. Joe Casey and Ron Rogers and they finished with a record of 1-3. left: The 1978 Varsity Golf Team: (!. to r.) back: Coach Watson. S. Neulip. M. LeeVan. M. Peichocki. front: K. Kowalski. J. Leszynski. middle left: Mike Peichocki practices his pulling at Elbel Golf Course while Joe Leszynski watches his style. above: Kevin Kowalski drives his ball down the fairway on the first hole at Elbel. far left: Steve Neulip. in his fourth year on the varsity squad, uses extra leverage on a long shot down the fairway. left: Following through his shot. Mike LeeVan watches the ball sail down the fairwav. in Mile Relay 1st In State Where there was pride, there was victory; and that statement held true for the ' 78 track team. A long grueling season paid off. Washington ' s mile relay made up of Junior Darwin Hilliard. Sophomores Ron Moore. Anthony Davis, Tim Turner ran 3:18.6 seconds in winning the Gary Regional Title. The Quartet ended up at the state meet with a school record and a state best of 3: 17.8 seconds. Tim Turner also took first in the 100 yard dash with a school record of 9.8 seconds. These two first place finishes earned Washington 20 points and seventh place in the state. Ron Moore also competed in the state final but was edged out of a finishing place. Determination, pride and effort helped the 1978 track team to a successful season. above: Cecil Black releases the shot put on the wa to a winning heave. top: Coach Stallworth discusses some points including his time in the mile relax with Darwvn Hilliard. top left: Darwvn Hilliard clears the bar in his first attempt at the high jump. left: Anthony Davis receives the baton from Darwvn Hilliard in the mile rela . The Panthers had a state best of 3:17.8 seconds in the relay. H H m above: The B-Team Pantherettes. back, (I. to r.) V. Ciula. S. Kosinski. G. Oglesby, D. Decocq. front: C. Finn, P. Chand. S. Weesner. A. Fye. 202 SPORTS Determination Work Looking at the scores and the overall team record, many would be discouraged. But taking into consideration the relative newness of the girl ' s track program al W.H.S.. the season could be considered a learning experience. The girl ' s track program demanded top physical conditioning, endurance, and self-discipline. The girls work throughout the entire season to achieve success through these goals. Although the record books report the success of a year through a won-loss record, it fails to recognize the experience and growth attained from a year of hard work and determination. This is the type of success the 1978 girl ' s track program achieved. far left: Cynthia Vanslager prepares to throw the shot put. middle left: Barb Konkol pushes hard on the final lap of the one mile run. t left: The 1978 girl ' s track team. . ' ■ y, -:-j s , s33l A — , above: Practice is the key to success in the high jump as well as any track event. left: The 440 relay proves to be one of the most successful and demanding events for the girls. X u right: Frank (Glenn Duddleson) and Ernestine (Cynthia Vanslager) reflect back on memories of their childhood in the Gilbreth family. left: Joe Scales (Jeff Geehnng), Anne ' s first boyfriend, leads the Gilbreth family in a high school cheer. 204 ACTIVITIES The show must go on! Although plans had to be delayed due to the •; shortage, the Drama club and many enthusiastic actors and actresses managed to put on Cheaper By the Dozen ' . The performances brought the audience to their feet both Friday and Saturday night. The cast and directors tried something new, double-casting. The May fifth and sixth performances featured many of the same actors and actresses, but a few faces were changed. Double-casting gave an opportunity for more talented students to display their acting ability and for some of the less-experienced actors experience on stage for future plays. The play was based on a true story about a family with ten children, whose father ran the family as an army troop. As usual, following the Saturday night performance, the cast and crew held a cast party. The party was held at the house of the director, Mr. Good. top left: Bill (Ricky Symonowski) and Frank ( Pete Owsianowski) tease their sister Anne as she talks on the phone to a boy. above: Mr. Gilbreth (Ted Meen) gives one of his daily lectures to the members of bis family. bottom left: Martha (Jill Gleason) and Anne (Carol Erickson) daydream about the difference silk stockings will make in their lives. EvSw IB ' bI JT ' ' J| IJ - ' JM T ' jMlr« pv KJU ypw ' JHiia : w I mt S+. . More Than An Evening Prom night — finally it arrived. But the biggest social event of each high school year was more than a single night. Weeks and sometimes months of preparation went into this single evening known commonly as prom night. Renting a tux; buying prom and after- prom tickets; making arrangements for dinner and buying a flower for his date were all responsibilities of the guys. The girls thought they had a much harder time. For they had to choose the flower and that special dress that no one else would be wearing. Anticipation of the prom mounted as the school year came to a close. Then finally the day arrived. Minutes seemed to turn into hours as the countdown began. Eventually the girl ' s dates arrived. Flowers were exchanged and oftentimes nervously pinned on; pictures were taken; a return to the guy ' s house for more pictures; and it was time to eat. The prom itself followed the meal. Friends welcomed you with snaps from their cameras — it seemed the shutters never stopped snapping! Then what? You guessed it — time for yet another picture from the professional photographer. The court was introduced and the queen (Sandy Lundquist) and princess (Dawn Trazaskowski). Unfortunately, the disco after-prom was an option of which not many couples decided to take advantage. Breakfast might have been next, for it was not unusual for the date to last until after sunrise. In fact a trip to Tower Hill Beach the following day extended the date even longer. Prom night was indeed a very special, and memorable experience. left: Announcement of the court, below: A break from the action. a m m z ACTIVITIES On To New Beginnings May 22, 1978 marked the start of Senior week at W.H.S. during which Seniors took a sentimental journey filled with many memories of the past four years. First on the agenda of Senior week was the distribution of caps and gowns on Monday. On Tuesday excitement was in the air as seniors received their last yearbooks. Wednesday marked the last full day of classes for Seniors and in addition. Seniors followed the tradition of wearing caps and gowns to school. Filled with mixed emotions, Seniors faced the start of final exams on Thursday. The day started out a little more pleasant with the annual Seniors Awards Assembly. On Friday Seniors attended their last high school classes as they took final exams for the last time. Senior week ended not on Friday with the last class, but at midnight on Saturday as the prom came to a close. As Sunday June 4, 1978 rolled around the memories of the past four years were still fresh in mind as seniors gathered together for the last time as a class. Leading the class of 1978 were valedictorian, Julie Wroblewski, and salutatorian. Lea Anne Robinson. The commencement exercises began at two- thirty Sunday afternoon when the Senior processional entered the packed gymnasium. As graduation ceremonies came to an end, the class of 1978 said good-bye to high school days and hello to many new beginnings. top right: Valedictorian, Julie Wroblewski gives her valedictory address at commencement. middle left: Salutatorian, Lea Anne Robinson gives her speech at the awards assembly. middle right: Tim Deka receives his diploma from Anthony Luber. President of the Board of School Trustees. bottom right: As Seniors march in procession into the gymnasium, the 1978 commencement begins. Hi 0N V Hi I