White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1973 volume:

n ' ;.w I CONTENTS Introduction — 2 Seniors — 18 Student Life — 40 Sports — 58 Organizations — 92 Administration Faculty — 112 Underclassmen — 136 Retrospect — 170 Advertising — 176 WAHBEMEME - 1973 White Pigeon High School White Pigeon, Michigan Volume 22 It has been 100 years since the first group of seniors graduated from White Pigeon. Earlier graduating classes were small, as in the class of 1882 shown below. We plan on showing you a contrast between earlier times at White Pigeon, and those of today. Many of the activities of our earlier community are now best represented by the schools. Sports are no longer merely unorganized games played in the park or field. Our local band has long since moved from the bandstand in Wade Park to the better equiped, modern gymnasium. The next few pages will continue to show the contrasts and happenings which have affected our daily lives. Willie White Pigeon, son of the great Chief White Pigeon, is shown standing beside one of our most famous historical landmarks. Located on the corner of U.S. 12 and U.S. 131, it was erected at the sight of his noble father's death. Representing more of the old landmarks is Henry's Shop , judged to be the oldest building in White Pigeon. It has since been lost along with many other beloved treasures. It seems to have collapsed along with Henry many long years ago. TRANSPORTATION Fast Delivery Service was the motto used in the old days by Ed Roderick in his home-made cart. He was the head grocer on South Kalamazoo Street, later elected president of the local Bank. His climb to success and prestige was a realization of the true American Dream. The horse is not dead, but it's a fact that they're not frequently seen on our highways. Simple walking and travel by trains are declining too. We still use the horse and train, and occasionally walk, but these methods of travel have been expanded by more sophisticated modes of transportation. All of which are faster and more efficient than our previous three, but u nfortu-nately a little more hazardous to one's health. Music, Music, Music, fills the air at the football fields, the gymnasium, and the streets of White Pigeon. Band students have proudly developed this part of the school's activities over the past 100 years to the point where now they are one of the finest bands in the area. MUSIC The happenings that have effected White Pigeon's growth and have plagued our city are exemplified by these photographs. The trains that met, and the train that literally ran into White Pigeon are only two of the bizzare accidents that changed the town. The greatest tragedy we have recorded was the near-total destruction of White Pigeon in the fire of 1906. In the picture, top left, we see the growing metropolis very much alive; and in the picture, bottom right, the contrasting desolation and emptiness of a destroyed city. Recreation, though always entertaining, undoubtedly belongs to the time. Pictured above are two vintage bathing beauties circa 1894, surprised at Blanchard's Landing on Klinger Lake. Compare these lovely creatures to the sun worshipers of today!!! RECREATION W 13 Entertainment like other things in life has changed significantly. Nowadays, what do you like? Music, plays, comedy; switched on, turned on, or mixed-up? The choice is at your fingertips. We don't claim stage personalities such as Richard Rogers (pictured), who was seen in a number of professional minstrel shows at the turn of the century, or the Peak Sisters, who entertained locally in 1887, but we do claim the ability to offer more varied opportunities to success with greater chances of new and exhilerating experiences. ENTERTAINMENT are the community, from yesteryear's superintendent Joseph G. Plowman, who designed the Brick School that stood in Wade Park, and the graduating class of 1896 to their counter matter what the time, place, or date, the fact remains the same, people are Hi the community. ■ Senior officers: Mr. Snook, Sue Hopkins, Mark Granning, Carla Creakbaum, Carol Cumberworth, Mr. Stahly. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1973 Jack Benash Bruce Block Debrah Blue Jeffrey Bonta Corby Botls Trudy Bowman Elmer Bright Mary Bunch Darrell Burton Lee Carr Murilo C. Branco Larry Chupp 21 Larry Comstock Terry Weirich Jane Cook Larry Cowden Robin Eymer Michael Ford Sharon Garver Mark Granning Neda Groves Lillie Harrison Debra Hart Janet Hartranft Norman Holton Susan Hopkins Patricia Hyche Robert Jackson 23 Dennis Lacy Steven Lane Janet Lee Ronald Logan 24 Barb Cripe Gayle Marks Kurt Lutz Marla Lyon Laurel Maichen Mable McCawley Patty Melville David Miller THE AWARDS ASSEMBLY Joe Wittenberg playing basketball. Nynke Oudeboon Phillip Pegalow Malcolm Pendleton Duveen Randolph Jennifer Rush Peter Schmidt Tamara Schmidtendorff Lynette Shafer 27 Catherine Schwemer Daniel Slack Janet Stubig Joanne Stubig Terry Tunks Rebecca Weagley Steve Willis Steve Whestphal Val Kidder Chuck Wilcox Janet Willis Joe Wittenberg Delilah Yoder Ann Van der Wee Diane Vellenga Regina Vicsik MOCK ELECTIONS Upper left: Jill Moyer and Ron Logan vie for best athlete. Left: Mike Davis and Sue Hartranft show their pessimistic qualities by waiting for rain on a sunny day. Above: Marcia Altland and Pete Schmidt being best personalities. 29 0M Above: Larry Cowden and Jane Cook were voted most likely to succeed. Left: When Jane isn't succeeding she is late for 'W everything with Mike Ford. 1 1 ' h ■ ✓ 31 COMMENCEMENT 34 Si THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP THOUSAND rm re STARTS UITH A GOODBYE STUDENT LIFE HOMECOMING Carol Cumberworth - 1973 Queen SENIOR DINNER AND DINERS ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Marty Wegner Tim Starr Darcy Weiderman Kelly Cook Marty Wegner Cindy Cook Kathy Mentor 47 I FUN FAIR PERSONAL PICTURES 1972-1973 pics and comments HONORS ASSEMBLY GRADUATION Top: Glenn Bell, Roger Shemberger, Jim Flood, Pat Schmidt, Mike Clipfell, Gary Nihart, Mike Bates, Mike Schaeffer. Middle: Jamie Blonde, Mike Armstrong, Mike Wozniel, Mike Tucker, Elmer Bright, Larry Cowden, Cliff Haack manager, Mr. West, coach, Mr. Schneider, head coach. Bottom: Mike McFall, Pat Miller, Ken Hisey, Dave Miller, Dan Barrett, Pete Schmidt, Cam Cast. VARSITY FOOTBALL Season Record 6-3 W.P. 0 Edwardsburg 14 24 Mattawan 8 6 Mendon 25 8 Centreville 24 59 Burr Oak 0 21 Colon 0 26 Climax-Scotts 6 22 Constantine 17 14 Schoolcraft 8 60 TIME VISITOR HOME I 2 ______ 3 • • • PERIOD • t DOWN TO GO m Dave Miller Co-captain All area linebacker All conference linebacker Ken Hisey All area tackle All conference tackle Elmer Bright SENIORS 62 Bruce Block Larry Cowden Co-captain All conference guard Pete Schmidt RESERVE FOOTBALL Russ Anglemyer, Frank Bennett, Scott Berchiatti, John Bowen, Tim Brandli, Dennis Horrell, Chris Laughlin, Paul Leeth, Rick LeMasters, Arley Magner, Rex Magner, Al Newvine, Rich Niblock, Rick Nihart, Steve Nottol, Garry Opdycke, Lanny Schrock, Bob Strawser, Tim Wagner. Season Record 5-3 63 Kneeling: Mike Schuster, Tim Starr, Mike Ford, Joe Wittenberg, Mark Granning. Standing: Mr. Jarrad, coach, Fred Gilhams, manager, Steve Chamness, Monty Craven, Jeff Bonta, Jim Connely. CROSS COUNTRY Season Record 7-6 2nd in the League 64 Varsity Jack Benash, Scott Cray, Dennis Lacy, Ron Logan, Kurt Lutz, Bob Nichols. Coach: Mr. Bale. Seniors Jack Benash, Dennis Lacy, Ron Logan, Kurt Lutz, Bob Nichols. Season Record 11-0 All League Dennis Lacy, Ron Logan, Jack Benash. 2nd in League Tournament 11th in Regionals GOLF Reserve Jeff Brewingtonn, David Lance, David Riley, Jim VanAtta. 65 Left to right: PeeWee Groves, manager, Diane jenkins, Glendora Lewis, Jill Moyer, Kathy Henderson, Elaine Newvine, Marla Lyon, Toni Comstock, Theresa Altine, Bonnie Holderbaum, Carrie Erlandson, manager. Kneeling: Ms Sanford, coach. Left to right: Marsha Mann, Carolyn Block, Julie Louise Randall, Nancy LeMasters, Ms. Sanford, coach, Deb Jenkins, Terry Melville, Kathy Sullivan, Carol Bale. Kneeling: PeeWee Groves, Carrie Erlandson, managers. GIRLS RESERVE BASKETBALL Season Record 7-2 68 Front: Mike Schaeffer, Bob Nichols, Cam Cast, Cary Nihart, Jeff Bonta, Pat Schmidt, Ron Logan. Back: Mr. Jarrad, coach, Dave Miller, Ken Hisey, |oe Wittenberg, Roger Schemberger, Randy Schmeling, Mark Cranning, Pete Schmidt, Marty Barnard, Kurt Lutz, managers. VARSITY BASKETBALL Season Record 14-10 Most Valuable - Ron Logan Most Improved - Dave Miller 69 Joe Wittenberg Bob Nichols Jeff Bonta Ron Logan SENIORS Dave Miller Mark Granning Pete Schmidt Ken Hisey 70 REGIONAL ACTION 71 Standing: Tim Starr, Rich Niblock, Rick Walls, joe Mato, Mr. Schnieder, coach, Steve Nottoli, Monty Craven, jim Dunmier, Al Biland. Kneeling: John Bowen, Mike Schuster, Tim Hoeger, Phil Wagner, Matt White Castle. RESERVE BASKETBALL Season Record 13-4 72 Top: Al Newvine, Jim Van Atta, Pat Riley. Middle: Rick Nihart, Tim Wagner, Steve Chamness, Jim Connely, Jay Nihart, Mike Hummel. Bottom: Bill Tavernier, Scott Berchiatti, Mr. Snook, coach, Rick LeMasters, Greg Kolscielny, Butch Comstock. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Season Record 12-2 73 Front: Don Schwemer, Dan Royce, Dave Slack, Bob Deisler, Steve Niblock, Tony Cholometes, Nathan Sivils. Middle: Tim Hostetler, Kevin Becktell, Geno Berchiatti, Alan Kershner, Tony Kistler, Randy Black, John Deisler, Back: Ron Rose, Robert Astling, Ron Starr, Chuck Shaver, Martin Stears, Tim Saunders. 74 Front: Ronnie Rex, Stub Tavernier, Steve Wagner, John Buck, Rick Strawser, Mike Nicholson, Scott Strawser, Mr. West, coach. Middle: Jason Copenhaver, Brad Evilisizor, Mike Hayes, Gary Lewis, Tom Nottoli, Fred Gilhams, Bart Bennett, Cliff Haack. Back: Keith Harris, Dave Hummel, Dave Harman, Mike Kiner, Ralph Hagner, Randy Miller, Terry Hayes, Scott Trout. Front: Frank Bennett, Bruce Block, Brian Stump, Todd Hornig, manager, Mike Wozniel, Wayne Bennett, Carl Broadworth, Middle: Dennis Lacey, Lanny Schrock, Lonnie Longacre, Jim Holmes, Sue Benash, mat maid, Todd Sullenger, Russ Anglemyer, Ken Holmes. Back: Mike Kasner, Judy Schmidtendorff, mat maid, Ginny Slack, mat maid, Deb Blue, mat maid, Mr. Stanton, coach, Wanda Clipfell, mat maid, Cherie Wilson, mat maid, Mary Wozniel, mat maid, Ken Bayes. VARSITY WRESTLING Season Record 3 wins 12 losses Most Valuable: Mike Wozniel Most Improved: Dennis Lacy 75 76 Front: Lewis Hummel, Kent Walker, Jim Taylor, Dave Baker, Martin White, Jeff Engel. Middle: Joe Rauguth, Joe Jenkins, Steve Wagner, Frank Seybert, Rick Strawser, Gene Deubner. Back: Mike Stroup, Tom Nottoli, Jerry Sanford, Karl Mead, Melton Powell, Mr. Stanton, coach. 7th 8th GRADE WRESTLING Season Record 4-0 77 Top: Gail Abbott, Pat Starr, Kelly Cook. Middle: Ms. Benne, coach, Deb Cumberworth, Deb Deisler, Toni Comstock, manager. Bottom: Teresa DeMeyer, Deb Burton, Pam Nottoli. GYMNASTICS Season Record 2-1 Most Valuable: Deb Burton Most Improved: Deb Cumberworth 78 VARSITY TRACK Season Record 4-2 Dual Meets TRACK ACTION GIRLS TRACK Season Record 6-1 Track Records Shot Put, 31 '6', Elaine Newvine 80 yd. Hurdles, 12.6, Diane Shaver 440 yd. Dash, 69.0, Theresa DeMyer Mile Run, 6.05, Theresa Altine 440 yd. Relay, 55.4 Pat Starr Chris Bumpus Karen Becktell Glendora Lewis Chris Bumpus, Glendora Lewis, Theresa DeMyer, Pat Starr, Deb Deisler, Diana Shaver, Elaine Newvine, Linda Moore, Theresa Altine, Ronda Ewald, Toni Comstock, Teresa Tarrant, Mary Mann, Karen Becktell, Marsha Mann, Carolyn Block, Deb Burton, Sandy Duebner, Deb Easterday, Nancy LeMasters, Coach: Mrs. Benne. 81 BASEBALL Wayne Bennett, Cam Cast, Mike Clipfell, Jim Flood, Mike Hummel, Mike McFall, Al Newvine, Mike Schuster, Ralph Snyder, 8rian Stump, Mat Thorton, Jim VanAtta, Mike Wozniel, John Bennett, Dale Hagen, managers. Mr. Smith, coach. Senior Ron Logan Season Record 3-8 Varsity Football Reserve Football WP OP WP OP 0 Edwardsburg 14 0 Bangor 14 24 Mattawan 8 0 Mattawan 34 6 Mendon 26 6 Mendon 0 8 Centerville 24 12 Centerville 8 59 Burr Oak 0 12 Burr Oak 6 21 Colon 0 6 Colon 0 26 Climax-Scotts 6 12 Climax-Scotts 8 22 Constantine 17 0 Constantine 62 14 Schoolcraft 8 WP Cross Country OP Golf 11-0 2nd in the League 25 Bridgeman 34 11th in the Regional 36 Edwardsburg 26 41 9th Watervliet Tournament Constantine 17 20 Mendon 42 20 Mendon 43 15 Mattawan 40 41 Hartford 17 24 Centerville 34 15 Constantine 44 29 Bangor 26 31 Edwardsburg 26 25 Buchanan 31 15 2nd League Meet Centerville 50 83 Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Reserve Basketball WP OP WP OP 60 Sturgis 22 27 Burr Oak 11 62 Burr Oak 22 16 Constantine 23 47 Constantine 33 22 Sturgis 19 62 Mendon 16 17 Climax 7 38 Climax 29 20 Mendon 15 35 Sturgis 27 14 Sturgis 12 26 Colon 42 32 Mendon 17 42 Mendon 26 25 Constantine 26 40 Constantine 50 34 Centerville 15 58 Centerville 25 Varsity Basketball Reserve Basketball WP OP WP OP 61 Northridge 63 21 Northridge 32 59 Mendon 69 56 Mendon 41 51 Centerville 55 48 Centerville 41 63 Burr Oak 53 54 Burr Oak 42 60 Colon 50 o.t. 71 Colon 71 66 B.C. St. Phillip 41 55 Climax-Scotts 42 65 Bridgeman 66 48 River Valley 70 81 Saugatuck 83 59 Constantine 48 53 Climax-Scotts 54 67 Mendon 34 46 River Valley 63 56 Centerville 43 80 Constantine 35 71 Homer 47 69 Mendon 51 67 Colon 45 58 Centerville 60 50 Climax-Scotts 55 80 Homer 56 48 Constantine 54 59 Colon 51 78 Lawton 34 58 Climax-Scotts 59 62 Galesburg 41 79 Constantine 29 60 Burr Oak 38 81 Lawton 57 63 Galesburg 46 84 Burr Oak 60 District Tournaments 61 Athens 33 50 Constantine 49 56 Bronson 53 Regionals 69 Eau Claire 73 Freshman Basketball 8th Grade Basketball WP OP WP OP 59 Mendon 45 34 Mendon 57 54 Burr Oak 38 26 Constantine 36 59 Centerville 33 32 Centerville 24 51 Colon 35 42 Holy Angels 34 52 Climax 43 60 Burr Oak 34 38 Constantine 27 26 Climax 29 55 Mendon 49 39 Colon 37 45 Dowagiac 79 37 Three Rivers 38 59 Centerville 43 49 Dowagiac 58 67 Colon 46 54 Climax-Scotts 23 70 Constantine 33 64 Burr Oak 57 7th Grade Basketball Varsity Wrestling WP OP WP OP 38 Mendon 21 6 Brandywine 66 33 Constantine 17 38 Cassopolis 32 24 Centerville 19 0 Northridge 66 34 Burr Oak 12 0 Northridge 69 34 Holy Angels 13 21 Cassopolis 42 29 Climax 33 0 Constantine 64 37 Colon 28 24 Bloomingdale 34 38 Three Rivers 22 11 Quincy 53 21 Howe Military 18 9 Quincy 57 36 Homer 27 0 Three Rivers 61 20 Barrien Springs 41 12 Kalamazoo Christian 12 85 t Top to bottom: Sherry Vellenga, Judy Schmidtendorff. Center: Theresa Tarrant, Kathy Buck. Bottom: Carol Cumberworth, Mrs. Snook, advisor, Sue Hartranft. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS RESERVE CHEERLEADERS Standing: Bonnie Groves, Carol Kiegley, Mrs. Snook, advisor, Tony McKale, Pam Nottoli. Kneeling: Theresa DeMyer, Barb Nottoli. FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS Standing: Lisa Mowry, Kim Sullivan, Tammy Watson. Kneeling: Sara Wegner, Pat Starr. Sitting: Mrs. Paulson, advisor, Karen Cast. 7th GRADE CHEERLEADING Standing: Chris Kutcher, Cindy Bale, Lori Walls, Judi Re , Mrs. Paulson, advisor. Kneeling: Kim Miller, Donna Gardner, Shirly Swarts. 8th GRADE CHEERLEADING Top: Barb Daniels. Standing: Darci Weiderman, Jackie Starr, Kathy Mentor. Sitting: Mrs. Paulson, advisor. 88 90 91 ORGANIZATIONS SENIOR HIGH BAND FLUTE Deb Herington •Marcia Altland Carol Deigley Chris Blanchard •Mable McCawlery Sadie Beach Toni McKale Carol Block Julie Randall Cindy Deckard Jeanne Rex Ramona Harrison Pam Shafer Debbie Houghton Athena Stears Laurie Kershner •Joanne Stubig Betty Miller Linda Stubig Barb Nottoli •Dianne Vellenga Pam Nottoli Cherie Wilson •Janet Stubig Chris Wood Kim Sullivan Eb CLARINET CLARINET Marty Wegner •Gail Abbott Chris Bumpus OBOE Karen Capp Kelly Cook Mary Clark Tammy Watson Deb Cumberworth Terri Cummings ALTO SAX Julie Daniels Deb Easterday Julie Gest Rory Miller Mike Mentor Steve Miller Carla Polk TENOR SAX •Pete Schmidt Caryn Cast Scott Gray •Rebecca Weagley ALTO CLARINET BARITONE SAX Deb Deisler Jim Connelly •Ken Hisey BASS CLARINET Kim Alverson BASSOON •Duveen Randolph Janet Saunders Matt Thornton FRENCH HORN Sarah Wegner Brent Cummings •Deb Hart CORNET Chris Heign Wayne Bennett Tami Saunders John Capp Cathy Clark Phil Wagner Dave Girton TROMBONE Tim Lung •Larry Cowden •Kurt Lutz Paul Leeth Dave Riley Bob Taylor Jeff Wagner BARITONE Dave Miller Roger Shemberger BASS •Jill Moyer Tim Starr PERCUSSION •Deb Blue DeWayne Hiller Mike Hummel Ken Mentor Todd Sullenger fc From left to right: Sandy Deubner, Nynke Oude-boon, Gloria Ward, Cathy Mann, Deb Herrington, Cathy Schweimer, Rebecca Weagly, Diane Vellenga, Anne Van der Wee, Peggy Ford, Judy Stroup, Michelle Wayne. CANDY STRIPERS 97 Mrs. Sheppard, sponsor. 98 From left to right: Pete Schmidt, Vice President, Mr. jarrad, Sponsor, Dave Miller, Secretary-treasurer, Joe Wittenberg, President. Seniors: Marcia Altland, Jeff Bonta, Jane Cook, Larry Cowden, Mark Granning, Deb Hart, Kay Jones, Dennis Lacey, Ron Logan, Marla Lyon, Laurie Maichin, Mable McCawley, Kerri Mowery, Terri Mowery, Jill Moyer, Theo Omo, Jenny Rush, Rebecca Weagley, Steve Willis, Joe Wittenberg. Juniors: Scott Bales, Dan Barrett, Wayne Bennett, Mary Bralick, Cathy Buck, Deb Burton, Cam Cast, Cathy Clark, Brent Cummings, Lorraine Graber, Wendy Jorn, Nancy LeMasters, Becky Lutz, Sandra Melville, Betty Miller, Diane Moffett, Elaine Newvine, David Riley, Janet Saunders, Randy Schmeling, Pat Schmidt, Judy Schmidtendorff, Ginny Slack, Kathy Sullivan, Teresa Tarrant, Sherry Vellenga, Mike Wozniel. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 99 From left to right: Mary Bunch, Secretary, Pete Schmidt, President, Mrs. Outman, Sponsor, Sue Hopkins, Vice President, Janet Stubig, Treasurer. Row 1; L to R: Terry Mowry, Pam Shafer, Kim Alverson, Chris Heign, Lisa Mowry, Cherie Wilson, Carolyn Block, Wanda Clipfell. Row 2; jan Hartranft, Joy Allen, Pam Nottoli, Jodie Holt, Barb Nottoli, Kim Sullivan, Tammie Watson, Debbie Herrington. Row 3; Kathy Sullivan, Carol Cumberworth, Pat Starr, Ginny Slack, Joyce Wilson, Julie Daniels, Kelly Cook, Gail Abbott, Caryn Cast, Jeannie Rex, Sue Benash, Laurie Kershner, Chris Vanzile, Pam Sarver, Deb Cumberworth, Tammie Saunders. Row 4; Pat Davio-Sponsor, Sherrie Vellenga, Teresa Tarrant, Athena Stears, Deb Deisler, Dianna Shaver, Donna Reedy, Elaine Newvine, Deb Easterday. Row 5; Kerry Mowry, Judy Schmitendorf, Mary Bunch, Theresa DeMeyer, Toni McKale, Bonnie Groves, Carol Keigley. PEP CLUB OFFICERS L to R: Pat Davio-Sponsor, Ginny Slack, Toni McKale, Theresa DeMeyer, Jodie Holt, Mary Bunch. 100 Row 1; L to R: Mary Bunch, Jeannie Rex, Chris Wood, Pam Shaffer, Cherie Wilson, Lisa Mowry, Caryn Cast, Kim Sullivan, Joy Allen. Row 2; Debbie Easterday, Carolyn Block, Wanda Clipfell, Tammi Saunders, Elaine Newvine, Ginny Slack, Jodie Holt, Tammie Watson, Terri Mowry. Row 3; Theresa DeMeyer, Pat Starr, Toni McKale, Sue Benash, Kim Alverson, Joyce Wilson, Jenny Gardner, Chris Heign, Kerri Mowry. Row 4; Debbie Herrington, Bonnie Groves, Carol Keigley, Laurie Kershner, Donna Reedy, Dianna Shaver, Pat Broadworth, Kathy Sullivan, Debbie Deisler. CHEERBLOCK 101 F Row 1; L to R: Judy Schmiten-dorf, Joanne Stubig, Kim Alver-son, Terri Mowry, Kerri Mowry, Sherry Vellenga, Theresa DeMeyer, Chris Heign. Row 2; Jodie Holt, Janet Stubig, Mary Bunch, Kay Jones, Ginny Slack, Carol Cumberworth, Debbie Deisler, Chris Vanzile, Dianna Shaver, Debbie Herrington, Debbie Cumberworth, Jan Dowley, Cathy Clark, Betty Miller, Kelly Cook, Julie Daniels, Joyce Wilson, Wendy Jorn, Barb Nottoli, Mrs. Slack-Sponsor, Cathy Buck, Pam Nottoli. Row 3; Barb Lung, Elaine Newvine. FHA OFFICERS Sitting; Terri Mowry. Standing; L to R: Mrs. Slack-Sponsor, Sherry Vellenga, Barb Lung, Kerri Mowry, Janet Stubig. 102 PHOTO CLUB OFFICERS L to R: Deb Blue, Jane Cook, Julie Daniels. ■ PHOTO CLUB L to R: Keith Dorrier, Steve Nottoli, Scott Berchaitti, Terri Cummings, Marcia Altland, Carol Bale, Deb Blue, Jane Cook, Ken Mentor, Julie Daniels, Wayne Bennett, Ralph Garner, Cliff Gripe, Tim Lung, Galen Arnett. Row 1; L to R: Toni McKale, Athena Stears, Deb Deisler, Dianne Moffet, Kim Alverson, Deb Blue, Deb Hart, Peggy Ford. Row 2; Donna Reedy, Mrs. Paulsen-Sponsor, Kathy Sullivan, Deb Cumberworth, Cathy Schwemer, Jan Dowley, Cathy Clark, Mable McCawley, Dianne Vellenga, Elaine Newvine, Marcia Altland, Jane Cook, Betty Miller. Row 3; Jeannie Rex, Martha Wegner, Carol Keigley, Pam Nottoli, Bonnie Groves, Barb Nottoli, Ann VanderWee, Laurie Kershner, Julie Daniels, Ninka Oudeboon, Jan Saunders. 104 TRI-HI-Y TRI-HI-Y OFFICERS Sitting; L to R: Marcia Altland, Mrs. Paulsen-Sponsor. Standing; Cathy Sullivan, Jan Saunders, Betty Miller, Peggy Ford. Hl-Y Corpse; Scot! Bales. Standing; Front, L to R: Ralph Garner, Ken Mentor, Todd Sullenger, Mike Mentor, Buddy Botts, Mark Granning, Pete Schmidt, Ken Hisey, Steve Willis, Bruce Block, Kevin Hite. Back; Mike Davis, Larry Cowden, Richard Lewis, Cam Cast, Mr. Smalley-Sponsor. Hl-Y OFFICERS L to R: Larry Cowden, Mike Davis, Ralph Garner. 105 SKI CLUB Front; L to R: Ginny Slack, Bonnie Groves, Mrs. Pat Davio-Sponsor. Back; Matt Thornton, Todd Sullenger, Mike Mentor, Bruce Block, Barb Nottoli, Ken Mentor, Julie Daniels, Cindy Cook, Kelly Cook, Carol Keigley, Kurt Kutcher, Ralph Garner, Scott Bales, Jan Hartranft, Jane Cook, Mary Bunch, Ann VanderWee, Athena Stears, Jeff Bon-ta, Mike Davis. SKI CLUB OFFICERS 106 L to R: Jane Cook, Pat Davio-Sponsor, Mike Davis. OFFICE HELP L to R: Lorraine Graber, Laura Flood, Sherie Alber, Val Kidder, Theo Omo, Teresa Tarrant, Kay jones, Sherie Vellenga, Barb Lung. LIBRARY HELP 107 Front; L to R: Mrs. Lutz-Asst. Librarian, Cliff Cripe, Carla Creakbaum, Michelle Wayne, Dianna Shaver, Mrs. Anderson-Librarian. Back; Galen Arnett, Chris Bumpus, Laurie Maichen. Theresa Altine, Marcia Altland, Teresa Armstrong, Dan Bachtel, Jayne Bain, David Baker, Dan Beach, Gail Bennet, Caroline Block, Randy Block, Karen Bontrager, Rhea Bontrager, Debbie Bright, Brenda Burton, Cathy Clark, Wanda Clipfell, Brent Cummings, Barb Daniels, Keith Dorrier, Connie Fitts, Connie Foreman, Fred Gilham, Lorraine Graber, Charles Grady, Mark Granning, PeeWee Groves, Deb Heign, John Jackson, Pat Kasner, Marla Lyon, Lorrie Longacre, Marsha Mann, Daniel McCarrel, Sandra McCormick, Karl Mead, Terry Melville, Sandy Pendleton, Judi Rex, Ron Rex, Lisa Sassaman, Tami Saunders, Ellie Schott, Ginny Slack, Ralph Snyder, Jody Striegel, Paula Thornton, Anne Van der Wee, Rebecca Weagley, Jeff Weltt, Tony Welt, Lori Wilcox, Beth Zerbal. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS: From left to right; Deb Blue, Marsha Altland, Deb Hart, Marcia Lyon, Mr. Crysler, Sponsor. 108 THE SMART SET Kneeling; L to R: Ken Bayes, Vickie Bayes, Paula Gardner, Julie Gest, Brenda Bates, Debbie Herrington. Standing; Mike Kasner, Rick Walls, Sadie Beach, Pat Riley, Becky Black, Lorrie Longacre, Cathy Schwemer, Becky Lutz. 110 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Front; L to R: Scott Bales, Mike Davis, Ken Mentor, Mike Schaeffer, Carol Keigley, Bonnie Groves, Ginny Slack, Dave Miller, Pat Schmidt, Tim Starr, Marty Barnard. Back; Al Biland, Sherry Vellenga, Sue Hartranft. SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS L to R: Tim Starr, Scott Bales, Dave Miller-President, Sherry Vellenga. School Board Members, L to R: Gordie Copenhaver, John Paul Jones, Pat Tavernier, Ted Krull, Charles Strintz, Bob Nottoli. ADMINISTRATION 114 Mr. R. E. VanAtta: superintendent jean Gordon, guidance counselor Mr. Robert B. Pratley, principal Carl J. Siberry, counselor, athletic director BUSINESS Helen Gaertner 122 Marcella Shepherd 123 Dennis Stanton SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS 125 George E. Morse SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE 128 Laura Loyer: Principal's secretary HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE Jennifer Snook LIBRARY Mrs. Andersohn Mrs. Wagoner and Della Atherton Mrs. Irelan FOOD SERVICES 132 133 CLASS OF “74“ Sherry Alber Theresa Altine Mike Armstrong Scott Bales Dan Barrett Glenn Bell i j Wayne Bennett Jamie Blonde Anthony Boggio Karen Bontrager Bea Boyer Mary Bralick Carl Broadworth Cathy Buck Terri Buck Class Officers Top To Bottom Dan Barret Teresa Tarrant Cathy Sullivan Wendy Jorn Side, L to R Mrs. Pat Davio, Mr. Carl Crysler, Class Sponsors Deb Burton Cam Cast Cathy Clark Mike Clipfell Toni Comstock Russ Coy Carol Crank Brent Cummings Rhonda Ewald Sue Eymer 135 Jim Flood Peggy Ford Buddy Garber Ralph Garner Mike Gest Lorraine Graber Scott Grey Tom Harman Romona Harrison Nancy Heckman Kathy Henderson Deb Herrington DeWayne Hiller Kevin Hite Jodi Holt • • U4R Afoul Chuck jackson Deb jenkins Rick Jones Fred Jorn Wendy Jorn Melvin Laferty Rick Laughlin David Lantz Nancy Le Masters Rich Lewis Becky Lutz Sally McClain Mike McFall Sandy Melville Ken Mentor 4 Of I . Betty Miller Pat Miller Randy Miller Patti Mills Diane Moffett Elaine Newvine Robin Niece Gary Nihart Randy Niswander Donna Nottoli Terry Oesch Ron Oldenberg John Platz Carla Polk David Riley Mike Robinson Beth Russell John Sassaman Janet Suander Pat Schmidt 138 Judy Schmidtendorff April Schulties Tom Schultz Roger Shemberger Marie Sisson Ginny Slack Ralph Snyder Linda Stubig Brian Stump Kathy Sullivan Teresa Tarrant Mike Tucker Sherry Vellenga Jeff Wagner Ellen Weirich SOPHOMORE CLASS Class Officers Front row; L to R: Julie Daniels, Deb Cumberworth, Theresa DeMeyer. Back row; Todd Sullenger, Mr. Morris, Sponsor. Gail Abbott Lynn Allen Janice Altine Kim Alverson Russ Anglemeyer Terry Arthur Randy Barnard Ken Bayes Mike Bates David Bell Sue Benash Larry Bennett Joe Bonta John Bowen Pat Broadworth 141 Wallace Canen Shirley Conley Kelly Cook Monty Craven Deb Cumberworth Terri Cummings Julie Daniels Cindy Deckard Deb Diesler Theresa DeMyer Sandy Deubner Sandy Douglas Jan Dowley Jim Dunmier Les Featherstone Laura Flood Jenny Gardner Warren Gardner Bonnie Groves Waneta Harrison Chris Heign Julie Higley Tim Hoeger Jim Holmes Dennis Horrell Joe Jewell Sharon Johnson Mike Kasner Laurie Kershner Carol Keigley Tom Kidder Laurie Laferty Karen Lee Kathy Lee Glendora Lewis Mary Lyon Paul Lytle Tena Lytle Rex Magner Kathy Mann 143 Mary Mann Connie Marks Joel Mato Toni McKale Mike Mentor Ted Mosher Rich Niblock Barb Nottoli Pam Nottoli Dennis Odom Donna Reedy Jeannie Rex Joe Rudloff Pam Sarver Mike Schaeffer Karen Schieber Kim Schmidtendorff Venus Schmidtendorff Lanny Schrock Mike Schuster Lonnie Shafer Diana Shaver Denise Snyder Tim Starr Athena Stears 144 Judy Stroup Roger Studebaker Todd Sullenger Scott Sullivan Val Sweazy John Swinehart Jim Tastula Ron Terry Kathy Tschupp Chris Van Zile Phil Wagner Bob Wagner Rick Walls Gloria Ward Michaelle Wayne Martha Wegner FRESHMEN CLASS Class Officers L to R, Tammy Watson, Steve Nottoli, Rick LeMasters, Caryn Cast. Joy Allen Jill Allison Patricia Altine Susie Altland Kathy Armstrong Galen Arnett Rick Arnett Pam Arthur Terry Astling Gloria Bachmen 146 Brenda Bachtel Carol Bale Robin Balyeat Martin Barnard Brenda Bates Vicki Bayes Sadie Beach Karen Becktell Dan Bell Frank Bennett Scott Berchaitti Alan Biland Becky Black Chris Blanchard Carol Block Pamela Boggio Rhea Bontrager Tim Brandli Jeff Brewington Chris Bumpus Pauline Calkins Karen Capp Caryn Cast Bob Chaffee Steve Chamness Sharon Chupp Mary Clark Wanda Clipfell Irving Comstock Jim Connelly 148 Cliff Cripe Keith Dorrier Deb Easterday Mike Featherstone Dan Fisher Greg Flatt Marjorie Furell Paula Gardner Julie Gest Dave Girton Vicki Heckman Chris Hershberger Wayne Higley Ken Holmes Deb Houghton 149 Mike Hummel John Kari Pat Kasner Kim Kirkdorfer Dale Kline, Jr. Greg Koscielny Kurt Kutcher Bill Leers Chris Laughlin Paul Leeth Rick LeMasters Lonnie Longacre Lorrie Longacre Tim Lung Arley Magner 150 Marsha Mann Pal Masuth John Melville Terry Melville Vickie Melville Donald Merritt Patrick Miller Steve Miller Rick Mosher Lisa Mowry Al Newvine jay Nihart Rick Nihart Steve Nottoli Sandra Pendleton 151 Julie Randall Deb Rauguth Pat Riley Deb Sarver Gwen Sassaman Tami Saunders Cheryl Schieber Randy Schmidtendorff Pam Shafer Mike Schultz 152 Carol Tschupp Carol Underwood Jim VanAtta Tim Wagner Lisa Walls Natilee West Cherie Wilson Chris Wood Mary Wozneil Dennis Waltke Tammy Watson Sarah Wegner Tony Welty Marsha Wesse 154 EIGHTH GRADE Class Officers L to R Ron Rey Brenda Burton Cliff Haack Connie Alber Teresa Arthur David Baechler Charann Bakeman Chris Balyeat Daniel Beach Bart Bennett Jerri Bennett Gail Bennett John Bennett Star la Bergerson Randy Block Chris Bralick Mike Brewington John Buck 55 Tom Burnau Brenda Burton Carl Carper Becky Carper Chris Carper john Carr Ron Clarkson Jason Copenhaver Barb Daniels Cheryl Davidhizar Beth DeMeyer Gene Deubner Bill Diehe Dennis Dorrier Mike Dovel Carrie Erlandson Brad Evilsizor Deb Flatt Connie Foreman Brenda Freshour Cindy Gasper Fred Gilliams Pat Graham Rosemary Groves Cliff Haack Dale Hagen Ralph Hagner Dave Harmen Keith Harris Daisy Harrison Mike Hayes Terry Hayes Rich Hedrington Becky Herington Deb Heign 157 Rick Hess Deb Holt Todd Hirnig Dave Hummel Lucinda Hummel Coleen Huster John Jackson Eva Marie Johnson Mike Kiner Ken Kutcher Roger Lane Jackie Lanway Kathy LeMasters Gary Lewis Linda Longacre 158 Bill Ludlow Jeff Lunger Randy Lunger Tonda Lytle John Maicher Sandy McClain Sondra McCormick Karen Mato Karl Mead Kathy Mentor Randy Miller Mike Nicholson Tom Nottoli Nathan Pendleton Milton Powell Joyce Rauguth Ron Rex Denise Risser Don Rose Leslie Rudloff Jerry Sanford Lisa Sassaman Ruth Schieber Karen Shaver Shane Sivils Jodi Snyder Jackie Starr Ricky Strawser Scott Strawser Mike Stroup Cheryl Stutsman Steve Tavenier Thoman Taylor Sheila Terry Elizabeth Thornton Nick Todd Scott Trout Kim Tucker Donna Van Horn Ricky Van Horn Kelly Van Zile Steve Wagner Kent Walker Suzi Walters Darcy Weiderman Lori Wilcox Beth Zerbal 161 7th GRADE Class Officers L to R Mari Anne Thompson Bob Deisler Steve Niblock Scott Allabach Joyce Anglemyer Teresa Armstrong Robert Astling David Baker Cindy Bale Kim Balyeat Teena Barnes Brenda Bates Cheryl Bayes Kevin Becktell Gino Berchiatti Randy Black Deb Bright jerry Bright Joni Busz Sherry Car Dale Chaffee James Chapman Tony Cholometes 162 Lori Cline Lilly Conley Cindy Cook Tami Craig Chuck Craft Bob Deisler John Deisler Lynda Drew Darcie Easterday Tim Easterday Jeff Ergel Kim Ewald Pam Eymer Connie Fitts Diane Flatt Donna Gardner Lynelle Girton Luann Graber Chuck Grady Shelly Hayes Mike Heckman Cindy Hess Anna Higgins Hope Hiller Mark Hipsher Steve Horn Jeff Horrell Cindy Hostetler Tim Hostetler Cindy Houghton Lewis Hummel Barb Jackson Mary Jackson Cindy Johnson Stanley Kathan Allen Kershner Richard Keifer Denise Kiner Anthony Kistler Karen Koscielny Kris Kutcher Cara Lauson Alysjane Leers Sarah LeMasters Roxanne Logan 164 Paul Lowrey Kelly Lunger Richard Maichen Delbert Magner Tom McAlister Dan McCarrell Chris Mentor Alvin Middaugh Kim Miller Deb Mills John Moffet Linda Nemeth Steve Niblock Irene Nipper Virgie Nipper Sylvia Odom Robin Pendleton Chris Pieronski Betsy Pratt Scott Proctor Liz Prouty Joe Rauguth Judi Rex Jim Rexford Linda Riplinger Dan Royce Ron Rose Cindy Sanford Rich Sanford Trade Sarver Dianna Sassaman Tim Saunders Ellie Schott Kirk Schrock Don Schwemer Frank Seybert Chuck Shaver Krisly Shopped Marsha Sigler Nathan Sivils David Slack Allen Smith Ron Starr Martin Stears Dawn Strawser Kim Stuck Sandra Studabaker Sabra Sullenger Shirley Swart Teresa Schwartz 167 Tim Taylor Mari Anne Thompson Paul Thorton Michelle Van Vlerach Tami Wagner Lori Walls Jeff Welty Tina Wolgamood Michelle Woods Pam Yoder 173 Thoughts and reflections and thank you 174 and Senior tripping SUPER DOLLAR WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1973 Offset Letterpress St. Joseph County News Published 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JOSEPH COUNTY ROYER FORD INC. Your Friendly Ford Dealer Good Luck Class of 1973 ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Two places to serve you 230 N. Washington St. Constantine, Michigan 211 W. Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan FIRST COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK Congratulations to the Class of 1973 Offices in White Pigeon Edwardsburg Diamond Lake Cassopolis Constantine Union CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1973 Metal Coating Division White Pigeon, Michigan Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him. ALDOUS HUXLEY 181 KIRSCH COMPANY HUDNELL'S Congratulations to the Graduates LAWN ORNAMENTS GLADIOLAS DISH GARDENS BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1973 GORDON MORRIS escavating Phone 483-7773 White Pigeon, Michigan 182 BURGESS DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE COSMETICS BOOKS, MAGAZINES SCHOOL SUPPLIES HOWARD'S PHOTO SERVICE L S ELECTRIC, INC. License Electrical Contractor S. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan Phone 483-7910 WHITE PIGEON BOWL WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1973 FARRAND FUNERAL HOME PHONE Sa-TSOS Theron M. Farrand Director 300 N. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan 183 BUCKNELL - EVERS AGENCY RALPH'S BARBER SHOP 118 W. Chicago Street White Pigeon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1973 121 S. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan 184 GRANTS AUTO CLINIC 400 W. CHICAGO ROAD RALPH OSCAR GRANT 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE WHITE PIGEON MICHIGAN SCHMELINGS' Sporting Goods Store Tiny Town Inn Good Luck S.H. LEGGITT Honoring the Seniors 185 Graduates! KEITH'S T.V. and APPLIANCE 108 S. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan SPORE ENTERPRISES Handicraft Supplies 3 Miles West of White Pigeon CAVIN BUILDING CENTER 186 HIGHWAY GROCERY US 12 White Pigeon, Michigan CINNY'S BEAUTY SHOPPE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 73 HEN HOUSE BEAUTY SHOP 187 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 1973 188 Cavalier C A TRUCK LINES INC. SPORTSARAMA Sturgis, Michigan 189 Congratulations Class of 1973 CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICE BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1973 FORDS SUNOCO 483-7015 190 THE HABIT JL WITTENBERG HARDWARE THE PLACE TO GO FOR THE BRANDS YOU KNOW BETTER VALUES FROM WESTERN AUTO HEATING AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES YOUR FAMILY STORE WHITE PIGEON LUTZ INSURANCE AGENCY Sturgis, Michigan JOHN WRIGHT SONS, INC. Concrete Walls, Slabs, Streets and Sidewalks White Pigeon Michigan R 1 Union, Michigan 49130 Union 641-5202 South Bend 234-1911 191 DOUGLAS MEAT MARKET LEO'S JEWELRY Good Luck Seniors DOZIER'S HARDWARE Union, Michigan The Shoppers Mart McCarrel's 5 t to $1.00, Store 24 Hour Film Developing Service Phone 483-7056 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the The Class of 1973 192 Blossom's Tasty Nut Shop Phone 483-7566 Open Sundays CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 73 EDSON S. BOYER HORSE SHOE RECREATION 193 UNION, MICHIGAN - PH. 641-5248 1973 WAHBEMEME SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF 1973 WAHBEMEME SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF INTRODUCTION SENIORS STUDENT LIFE barb nottoli SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS joyce wilson ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY UNDERCLASSMEN wendi jorn RETROSPECT ADVERTISING kerri mowry DIVISION PAGES COVER SALES PHOTOGRAPHY deb blue, marcia altland, herb sawyer, mary bunch, and mr. crisler. We hope you have been patient - thank you 195 196 in WALSWORTH Marcflmr. Mo . I S A