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

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1977 volume:

?977 Content! Dedication 6 Student Life 8 Graduates 18 Underclassmen 50 Organizations 102 Sports 128 Activities 166 Teachers 190 Advertisements 204 Autographs 246 End Sheei and Table of Content Pictures Donated by Darryl Smith. 3 1977 Editors Staff This Year's Editor - Sondra McCormick Mike’s Christmas Tree 9 7 7 y £ a z o £ Advisor - Karl R. Crisler Next year’s Editor - John Hiner From Left, STANDING: D. Royce, J. Bennett, J. Perkins, C. Thomas, C. Bakeman, C. Groves, M. Hurley, C. Pieronski, C. Rhodes, K. Tucker, S. McCormick, D. Hershberger, T. Saunders, J. Engle, R. Cummings, C. Grady, R. Black, SITTING: R. Logan, S. Schwartz, R. Kiefer, D. Weiderman, C. Bralick. The White Pigeon Community Schools are losing one of the finest teachers on staff this year. She will retire after a most rewarding fifteen years of teaching. Truly rewarding for those of us fortunate enough to have studied under her, hopefully, a rewarding experience for her as well. This gives the Yearbook Staff the pleasure of dedicating their Yearbook of 'll to Mrs. Marion Thompson. Mrs. Thompson, with her husband Samuel, moved to White Pigeon in 1948. They have two daughters, Lynn and Barbara, who have now married and have children. Mrs. Thompson, at the age of 40, started her teaching career in White Pigeon as another income for her family but it became a rewarding experience. She obtained her education from West Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio and West Virginia at Bethany College where she graduated with a summa cum laude. Speaking on behalf of the student body, we hate to say good-bye to the best teacher around. She had the aptitude for teaching with assiduous performance to get the students avid for knowledge. (See, we did learn something!!) Good luck Mrs. Thompson. 6 J zdicatLon I would offer a tiperillo to a lady. There is a lot of criticism on public schools and quality of education. What is your opinion on the matter, do you think this is justified, if so why, if not why? Probably the criticism that public schools are not doing the job they were designed to do is justifiable - but then that original charter no longer obtains or at least not to the same extent. Re-organization and rededication has been the obvious solution since the notorious generation of the 60’s. The system is long overdue for an over hauling. To begin with, compulsory education is an anachronism. The need to keep teenagers off the streets and out of the labor market no longer exists as it did in the early day of Mann and Dewey. Modern Technological fields they are such that we can't begin to keep up with omnivorous demands for more and more vocationally proficient, career oriented, consumer-wise bodies. The day of the craftsman is truly waning, but worse still is the grievous fact that we have fallen heir - thru negligence - to a generation of ambivalent souls who can’t read or write adequately upon graduation. Of course over-reaction is as much at fault as having done nothing. The 50's and 60’s bore this out - what’s called for is enlightened, pragmatic concerted effort on the part of all involved in the educational delivery system to the end that schoolin' once again is a profitable, meaningful experience. The class of 1977 would like to give its great appreciation to Mr. Crisler. He has been a great help to us. Personal thanks comes from the 1977 Yearbook staff, who are dedicating this yearbook to him. Thank you for all your advice. 1977 Yearbook Staff. Sondra McCormick, Ed. Kim Tucker, Business, mng. Shirley Schwartz, Photo ed. Barb Daniels, Ad., mng. WHO ME!?! KRC Among the chatter between classes, anxiety of waiting for the bell, and cramming for semester exams, we led two separate lives. Extra-curricular activities bound our free time to school after the final bell. Classes provided us with meeting places to talk to our friends and plan our future. On the serious side, we learned experience and responsibility through our jobs in the community. We spent long hard hours taking notes, reviewing, and studying for tests we dreaded weeks in advance. Thinking ahead as we planned our future was often pushed aside to make way for doing things we enjoyed much 9 10 I Mrs. Slack’s Charlie Brown sandbox nursery school. The nursery school comes twice a year for area young kids to learn a few little things before they start school. 12 A. Our White Pigeon baton Sweethearts B. Calm yourself down girls, they're trying to take a picture. C. Kick ’em high Deb. D. Let me talk now Jason. E. Our senior trombones F. Suzy you can flip 'em. 13 15 17 18 zaauat The SENIOR YEAR of high school, the year we have been waiting for, for many years. C The most fun of them all! The excitement r started with the Senior Trip, was that fun, t then the Prom. And then last but not least, t GRADUATION! We thought we would never nake it! But we did, and now we have a lot o think about. And a whole lot to remember. BACK ROW: Ralph Malph Hagner, Rep., Scott Strawser, V.P., Rick Strawser, Rep., Brenda Burton, Sec., FRONT ROW: Kim Tucker, Treas., John Buck, Pres., Darcy Weiderman, Rep. of tfiE David J. Baechlerjr. Charann Bakeman Teresa Ann Arthur 20 21 SENIOR PICTURES Colonial (Skylight) Studious of Coldwater, Michigan worked with Pigeon Seniors on indoor and outdoor portraits September 20-21, 1976. O Z M 9 7 7 23 Farrell Burns Brenda Li Burton Lu Ann Carper Ricky Lee Cummings Barbara Jean Daniels oehi ueivieyi 24 Carrie Ann Erlandson Floyd E. Deubner Bradley Scott Evilsizor Deborah E. Flatt Connie Lynn Ellis 25 Marjorie Ann Furey Brenda G. Freshour Cynthia Lee Gasper 26 Dale A. Hagen Ralph Walter Hagner David Lee Harman D o z L Debra J. Heign Donna Marie Hiner Keith E. Harris 27 Lucinda Marlene Hummel Michael Leo Hurley Colleen Kay Huster 28 John Jackson Linda Lorene Longacre GASPER (2 a 29 Catherine Elaine Mentor 1 Pk tL £1 EflLOXE Donald Merritt Randall Leroy Miller Michael Loren Nicholson Thomas Mitchell Nottoli A Smile of Love 31 Dianna Lynn Sassaman Elizabeth Inez Sassaman Karen Renae Shaver Sandra McClain Slemp Valerie Springer Lawrence LeRoy Springer Becky Jean Stabler Jacquelyn Sue Starr Jody L. Snyder 33 34 Kimberly Marie Tucker Kelly Van Zile Steven Wagner Suzanne Walters Debra Holt Katrin Gatys Beth Zerbal FIND THE SENIORS: Ralph, Kelly, and Chris. They sure do eat slow. Can I sit here? Gee, I didn't get any of that. Those poor kids. Hope he knows what he’s doing. Syrup on sausage' Mrs. McKenzie serving the drinks. moz . 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The Changing of the guards, at Arlington Memorial Cemetary. 39 40 i CLASS MUSICIAN: Cheryl Stutsman Ralph Hagner CLASS ARTIST: Cathy Mentor Ron Rex MOST ALL AROUND: Brenda Burton John Buck JOLLIEST: Suzy Walters Ralph Hagner CLASS PEST: Beth DeMeyer John Jackson OPTIMIST: Suzy Walters John Buck MOST POPULAR: Brenda Burton Scott Trout BEST DANCERS: Rosemary Groves Bart Bennett LATE FOR EVERYTHING: Donna Hiner Dale Hagen BEST PERSONALITY: Brenda Burton John Buck 7 lmr LADY AND GENTLEMAN Starla Bergerson Ralph Hagner MOST DESIRABLE DATE: Brenda Burton Scott Trout MOST TALKATIVE: Brenda Burton Randy Block MOST COURTEOUS: Starla Bergerson Ralph Hagner b€ .'1 CLASS CLOWN: Sheila Terry Ralph Hagner MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: i' Kim Tucker Randy Miller QUIETEST: Valerie Springer on Merritt MOST STUDIOUS: Kim Tucker Randy Miller ASS ORATOR: Joyce Rauguth - Randy Block CHER’S PET: Brenda Burton Jason Copenhaver BEST ATHLETE: cindy Gasper y Rick Strawser BEST DRESSED: Starla Bergerson Bart Bennett CLASS BROWNIE: Brenda Burton Jason Copenhaver FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE: Deb Holt Scott Trout PESSIMIST: Beth DeMeyer Farrell Bums FLIRT AND WOLF: Darcy Weiderman Dave Harman BEST LOOKING: Deb Holt Scott Trout 41 A. Seniors of the 1976-77 Marching Chiefs Band B. Deb and Valerie C. Science Fair Winners D. Mr. Dennis Stanton E. Joyce presenting trophy to the school. Stanton of tfzz 1 s.ar 43 jg77 l aiEcUctoxCan Cheryl Stutsman To my Fellow graduates: Good evening to you on this night of June 8th, 1977. This is an evening that has been set aside to honor the completion of thirteen years of hard work and study. As each person listens to this service, many different thoughts and ideas pass through his mind. These thoughts probably pertain to each year of his school life and these memories undoubtedly bring mixed emotions. There might be good memories of catching the winning touchdown, passing that impossible test, or even skipping class and not getting caught. There might also be sad memories of getting caught cheating on a quiz or receiving a ’’get lost” letter from your special guy or gal. We will cherish these memories for many years. All of these memories are made possible only through the constant guidance and strict teaching by our teachers, parents, and friends. We have spent thirteen years being cajoled, threatened, or sometimes forcefully pushed into working up to this night. I would like to thank my parents, teachers, and each of my friends for all of the help that you have given to me though the past years. There have been many times when I have been angry or upset and these people have helped me to see the bright side of my problem. 1 shall always remember the piles of school books that were somehow left unopened until many reminders had been given. We should realize that these memories, both pleasant and unpleasant, are just remembrances. Now, it is time to turn our thoughts to the future. We should all keep in mind our motto of ’’Fear not tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” In the past few months, every Senior has made decisions. Some have decided to work or go to college and a few have decided to remain undecided. In whatever decision we have arrived at, each of us has a common goal in mind. In striving to reach this goal, we unconsciously model ourselves after every other person that has lived on this earth. We are now going out into the world to claim one of the rights that our forefathers fought for in the Revolutionary War. We are claiming the right to the pursuit of happiness. I hope that each of you use your own special talents to seek this goal. In whatever path of life you decide to follow, live the most complete life that you can. Make yourself happy by trying your hardest in whatever you set out to accomplish. Help yourself and everyone who is around you to learn to love life. Above all, take time to appreciate every sight, sound, and marvelous wonder as you travel through life in God’s great world. Thank you Cheryl Stutsman - Valedictorian - 1977 SafutatozCan Kim Tucker To the class of 1977, high school faculty, parents, and guests: Each year, the graduating Senior Class is a little different than the graduating classes in the past. But, there is one similarity every graduating class has in common. Each and everyone of us at sometime or another daydreams about the future, wondering what our next move will be in life. Will it be further education or immediate entry into the job market. With this decision comes a little fear, but with all the excitement the fear seems to fade away. At one time or another everyone of the graduating seniors probably thought they would never make it through school. But, each time they rose to meet the challenge. In the future there will be many challenges to be met. Each time the members of the Class of '77 will have to rise to meet the challenges in order to be successful in life and achieve the goals we have set. For there is nothing to fear because you rose to meet the challenges yesterday and you CAN meet the challenges of tomorrow if you want to. In closing, I would like to thank the White Pigeon High School Faculty for all their time and efforts. They are deeply appreciated. Most of all I would like to make a special thanks to my parents. Without their support and guidance I know this day would not have been possible for me. Good luck to all, in the Class of ’77, may you achieve your goals. Thank you. Kim Tucker, Co-Salutatorian - 1977 44 Lu ta to z ta n Good Evening, I'd like to say I'm sorry That this time has come to pass. But actually I say to all . . . Let's stand up and cheer! How many times have we asked ourselves What am I doing HERE! For twelve long years we’ve listened to THEM And really gotten tired. Now we’ve got to use what we’ve learned, HOPING to be hired. Others of us, so certain in our knowledge Are bluffing it through and Going on to college. I’d like to thank the teachers Who have helped me in my success, But actually! . . . To Mr. Stanton, Mr. West And their charming wives. Thank you for making the Senior Trip One of the BEST times of our lives. Mrs. Thompson is retiring, I do sadly fear. But I’m glad you stayed At least this one last year. Jackie Starr John Buck On behalf of the Seniors, I would like to welcome all of the parents, relatives, friends and faculty to our Graduation Ceremonies here at White Pigeon High School. For all of the Seniors graduating tonight, it is another step in our lives. We will be leaving old friends, good teachers and a way of life to go out into the world to live as an adult. It’s like being kicked out of the nest by the Mother Bird and told to fly on our own. Many of the teachers we have had here at White Pigeon will be remembered by us all of our lives. You liked some, respected some and admired some. They wiped your nose, dried some tears, pushed your brain, said they would never teach another year but they always came back. Teachers are the unsung heroes of our lives. Many Seniors here have been awarded with high honors and awards for achievement, but the real honors should go to our teachers for 12 years of this Senior Class of ’77. Most of the Graduates here have been at White Pigeon all of their school years. I have only been here for five. Coming from a large school was quite an adjustment for me. I know many people feel a large high school will give you a better education to prepare you for college or society but I have found the smaller school with its closer relationships can make for a better human being. So if we leave here tonight with a strong desire for learning, compassion for our fellow man, respect for other people and a Love of God, then how can we miss. To the teachers who've been both fathers and mothers, John Buck I leave you at the mercy of my two younger brothers. Senior Class President My poem is closing and I'd like to say. It was just meant to brighten your day. I’ve had my say, I’ve had my fun And with this thought, my poem is done. As we put our books upon the shelves, REMEMBER: The Lord helps those who help themsleves. Jacquelyn S. Starr Co-Salutatorian 45 (Wdh Teresa Arthur - I will to my brother David to stay in school, have a good time and stay out of trouble. Dave Baechler - I will my lighter, little white papers, tweezers, and my l.D. to Greg Brewington. Charann Bakeman - I will my bright smile to Roxane Logan even through the worst days, and keep up faith in what you're doing. Chris Balyeat - I will to Kim Balyeat all the loneliness of my senior year because next year she'll have the same problem. Gail Bennett - I will the opportunity of having a little brother and sister to Mr. and Mrs. Bozo. Jerry Bennett - I will my job at KK Ranchwear to Be Arbogast and my horse to Leonard Parker, whenever he needs it. John Bennett - I will to Jody Tackett the ability to go to any dance he wants to drink and never get caught. Starla Bergerson - I will to Dimples” my ability to choose winning football teams. Randy Block - I will the hair on my chest to Mr. Wood and he can even use some on his head if he wants. Chris Bralick - 1 will my ability to fail every Algebra test ever put in front of me and still pass with a C to Lynn Sheaks, and also my ability to row out in the middle of Mrs. Benne's lake and get left behind to any track member. Mike Brewington - I will, to Brian McQuade, a new pair of blue jeans and to the class of 78 a partyin’ SENIOR YEAR. John Buck - I John Buck will Tim Wilson my ability to leave my Athletic supporter at home. To Kevin Becktell my athletic ability, not that he needs it. To Kevin Sullivan my number in football. And all the luck in the world to the teachers at White Pigeon. Farrell Bums - 1 will to my good friends, Greg Brewington, Steve Niblock, all the wild times I had in High School and to John Hiner, the small hope he may party someday, and to Laura Berchaitti my brown sweater and to Lisa Cholometes my great classic of a van. Brenda Burton - I will to the only person who deserves this, Cinday Benash, my clumsy abilities in Volleyball and P.E. Have Fun. LuAnn Carper - I will to Dave DeMeyer my little, big sister Cindy. John Carr - I will my Volkswagen to The Bob so he can go on to be a pinball wizard and PARTY! Marcia Cloud - 1 will my ability to stay so skinny and not get fat to Amy Sparrow. Jason Copenhaver - I will to my brother my ability to get good grades without really trying and my fantastic spelling powers. An two Msr. Tomsun mi grate speling powers. Barb Daniels - I will my love of Klinger Lake to everyone who lives on that swamp over-flo called Long Lake. Carrie Erlandson - I will to Jody Tackett and Randy Miller the ability to enjoy their last two years of high school without getting caught. Deb Flatt - I will my ability to sit through Mr. Martin's entire gov’t, class without getting caught with my chewing gum to Becki Walcott. Connie Foreman - I will to Cindy Bale the ability to keep calm when going out with a guy, that owns a Trans Am. Cindy Gasper - I will my height to Anne Nottoli, who is going to need it against those 6 ft. centers, and I will my keen insight for business transactions to anyone who thinks they can handle it and still come out on top. Fred Gilhams - I will to Rosalyn Wlaker my lucky hat. To Chuck Shaver and Kent Bakeman a good year in X-country and a green Kiss ticket. And to Kim and Rhonda Mathew my Bad Co. T-shirt. To Mr. Jarrad my favorite X-country coach I will my entire Notre Dame shirt collection. Rosemary Groves - I will to any Jr. the ability to write your own excuses like me and never get caught. Dale Hagen - I Dale Hagen, being of sore mind and body will all of my baseball mishaps to all future and present 1st basemen especially John Hiner. Ralph Hagner - I will - my will holds many thoughts and ideas for many people. There are so many friends in this school that I wish I could will something to everybody, but the main idea for my will is that everyone in this school will have happiness in their hearts - especially my closest friends. Dave Harman - I will every SENIOR this year the best of their senior year, because I tried my hardest to make it my best. Deb Heign - I will to my favorite Junior, Judi Rex, the ability to have a great senior year even though the people you care most about are out of school. Donna Hiner - I will my rowdiness to Frank Seybert and my defensive tricks and temper in the Powder Puff game to Shirley Schwartz. As for Leslie, Longacre, LuAnn, Sabe, Jamie, Shelly, and Sue, I leave you with memories of some of the high limes we had in 76-77, for when you run into some of the hard times in life. Deb Holt - I will my body, my great sense of humor, and my ability to skip school and not get caught to Greg Brewington. Cindy Hummel - I will my ability to get up in the morning to Lori Irelan and Kandy Balyeat. Mike Hurley - I Micheal Hurley being of perfect body and dwindling mind, I hereby begeth and devour all of the following words, people, places and things. To Sondra (Sarsy) McCormick, a word of THANKS for the use of the swimming pool for the practice of my expertise in swimming. To Scott Balyeat my expertise in swimming so not to drown the next time he goes to the dunes. To my brother Mark, the ability to make it in after a hard night’s '’work” and not get caught. And to Kim Balyeat (or whoever wants it) my poor battered body. Colleen Huster - I will to Walls my speed in shorthand and to Pollock” my stero” and to both a lot of fun times in school. John Jackson - I will to Rick Kiefer, the wrath of Mr. Crisler. Kathy Lemasters - I will my ability to be short and the ability of not growing for three whole years to Steve Tavenier and Pam Eymer. Sondra McCormick - I will to all Mat Maids, the ability to keep up with and understand Mr. Stanton. And to Bryan Strang all the best of luck in the world. To Mark Hurley some ice cream for the top of his orange cones. And to Mike Hurley thanks for letting me use his CB for advertisement at the chicken BBQ. Randy Miller - I will to all underclassmen the ability and desire to be an individual and to seek and obtain what he or she wants. Good Luck. Tom Nottoli - I will my toughness from Rick Leamaster to Greg Brewington and Jesse Salisbury. Joyce Rauguth - I will the courage to play baseball to any girl willing to try it. Ron Rex - I will Mrs. Davio my ability to clean the art room next year cause I won’t be here to do it for her. Dianna Sassaman - I will my job in the cafeteria to Richard Sanford and all its problems. Lisa Sassman - I will my ability to mouth off to Mr. White to anybody who’s unfortunate enough to get stuck in his class. Karen Shaver - I will my running ability to Kristi Shoppell. Jody Snyder - I will Sarsy”, Boozer”, Squeaky”, and ’’Heifer”, all my empty bottles so they will always remember me. Also, leave you with a lot of good memories. Becky Stabler - I will to Mrs. Davio all my skimpy clothes, and to April, Carmen, and Vicki all my old homework papers and all my credits. Jackie Starr - I will Cindy Bale the ability to listen to Mrs. Benne but not hear a thing. Rick Strawser - I will to Tony Cholometes my ability to protect myself on the basketball court. Plus one steel jock for added protection. Scott Strawser - I will my brains, that I never used, to any sucker who is willing to take it. I will my body to that girl who has a crush on me. P. S. her name is ’ 'sexy. ’ ’ Cheryl Stutsman - I will my ability to goof off in band and not get caught to Lori Cline and Ellie Schott. Julie Taggart - I will to the class of 78 to have a good and rowdy time. Sheila Terry - 1 will to Monte, Nick, Shelly, Mark, Steve, Anne, Diane, Brenda, and Tami, Toni, and Rhona (the rat) all the chances to have good times like me. To Monte and Cindy the best cause they deserve it and to Cindy my I.D. Kim Tucker - I will my ability to get along with Mrs. Benne to the three stooges of the girl’s basketball team. Steve Wagner - I will to Chuck Shaver my nickname Javeline” on the Basketball team and to Dave Slack my ability to cheat in Cross Country and not get caught. Darcy Weidorman - I will my ability to drive a Volkswagen to Tammy Lamb. Suzy Walters - T will Donna Gardner, Deb Taggart, and Chris Mentor my ability to ask the wrong questions at the right time. Beth Zerbel - I will to Karen Koscielny all the good times I missed out on in the past 4 years. 50 The years of a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior are filled with many great memories for everyone after they are out of school. Freshman year is probably the most hectic of them all, trying to get used to the teachers, where the rooms are, and how to dodge everybody in the hall. Sophomore year you really start to feel like you're in high school. You start raising money for your Senior Trip, by having dances, pot-lucks, car washes, and anything you can think of. Junior year that's the fun one. The record sale, and still trying to earn money. You start to think, only one more year. o %-etannzzn 51 Junior , Rick Anglemyer Robert Astling Cindy Bale Kim Balyeat Theresa Barnes Brenda Bates Kevin Becktell Geno Berchiatti Randy Black Betty Bottoms Tina Brandli Bill Brorson Alice Brown Pam Bryarly Joni Busz 52 Tony Cholometes Lori Cline Lilly Conley Mark Cornish Chuck Craft Richard Curtis John Deisler Bob Deisler David DeMeyer Lynda Drew Darcie Easterda Tim Easterday Kelli Ellias Jeff Engel Pam Eymer Connie Fills Diane Flan Kissing in the Bleachers Donna Gardner Lynelie Girton Smile Pretty LuAnn Graber Teena Hiller Sandy Hizer Cindy Houghton Barb Jackson Edna Jewell John Hiner Tim Hostetler Lewis Hummel Mary Jackson A1 Kershner Rick Keifer Tony Kistler Karen Koscielny Cara Lawson 55 56 Oh my Knee I hope I don't have to eat this. Steve Niblock Laura Nielson Craig Pagels Robin Pendleton Jim Perkins Grandma and Grandpa Hey it's me. Joe Rauguth Virginia Prouty Judy Rex 57 Hi everybody Munchie, Munchie Hi Roxy Vickie Schmittendorf Ellie Schott Mike Schumacher Shirley Schwartz Cindy Rhodes Dan Royce Richard Sanford Tracie Sarver Tim Saunders Takin’ a rest Not in the gym. Thinkin’ of Shirley Mr. Stanton showing his moves. John’s normal look Junior Class Officers and Representatives. Don Schwemer Frank Seybert Chuck Shaver Kristi Schoppell Dave Slack Alan Smith Amy Sparrow Ron Starr Dawn Strawser Kim Stuck Don’t take a picture of me. Junior Sports writers Brenda and her work of an 59 Sandra Studabaker Sabra Sullenger Deb Taggart Cindy Thomas Marianne Thompson :♦ i:,M � j Ut � wim mg? •tlUlMmjiM V’u, J ilUJJn U Tami Travis Mike Tyree Michelle Van Vlerah Tami Wagner Becki Walcott tV v f( 4 tw� . :.j: Someday maybe my picture will be there. No I’m not skipping class. 60 Oh no!! 61 62 Chelle Bergerson Stephanie Black Glen Block Linda Bowen Greg Brewington 63 Kathleen Capp Jeff Cast Tony Catanzarite Caroline Chamness Lisa Cholometes That wasn’t fair! I'll raise you 2. Vote for ME! Scott Copenhaver Nancy Deubner Susan Dowley Pam Easterday Dee Easterday Monty Edson Roxane Erbe Jody Eymer Sara Featherstone Felicia Finch Matt Gasper Rebecca Hagner April- Harrison Jamie Hayes Rick Hodgson 64 Lee Anne Hunter Mark Hurley Randy Irelan Cynthia Johnston Katherine Keifer Teresa Light Kim Mathew Dale Miller Randy Miller Tim Miller David Moore Ricky Moore Ernest Neal Carmen Negrete Pete Nicholson Oh NO!! Theresa Schaffer Denise Lynn Sheaks Schumacher 66 Gary Shoppell Doug Skeels Steve Snyder Angela Springer Mark Stears Bryan Strang Candi Strawser Mike Stutsman Kevin Sullivan Penny Swan Ed Tyree Cora Underwood Bob Wagner Becky Wegner Vann Weiderman 67 June Welch Linda Westfall Connie Wilson Deb Wilbur Dennis Wood Dodee Wood Deb Yoder Vicki Yoder Mark Altine Fred Buck 68 Jeanne Huster Bill Owens Steve Rossen 70 71 72 Dianna Anderson Belinda Arbogast Randy Arnett Charles Arthur Joe Astling Kent Bakeman Mike Baker Kandy Balyeat Steve Barczak John Barnard Kim Bassett James Beardsley Roger Bell Lauretta Berchiatti 73 Richie Bergerson Patrice Bethrum Laura Black Dee Blanchard Quince Bontrager Tim Bontrager Wendell Bowen Dean Boyer Mary Bralick Gail Brandli William Clewell Mike Cline Gwen Coleman James Coleman Play it again Gail. 74 Jeff Bumpus Alton Burk Phyllis Campbell Carl Carr Jay Chapman Greg Comstock Joel Connelly James Corner Julie Crist Doug DeMeyer Jeff Dickerhoof Laurie Downs Mike Engel Randy Fisher Daleleen Foreman Kirt Foreman Shannon Games Kenneth Garn Mark Gasper Danny Gest Mary Gilhams Lester Graber Lois Graber Karen Haifley Cindy Harman Mark Harman Diane Hart Nick Hayes Cathy Heign Dean Hill Nancy Hummel Lori Irelan Anita Jackson Debroah Jessie Diane Jessie Andy Johnson Autumn Kiner Eric Kistler CLASS OFFICERS: LEFT: Nancy Hummel, Laura Salsibury, Diana Pillow, Tommi Tackett, FRONT: Monica Rod wick, Gina Lawson. 76 Gary Knepp Mary Kropf Brenda Lamb Caiherine Lanway Mike Laughlin Randy Laws Gina Lawson Kevin Lung Barry Lutz Patrica Lyons Cynthia Maichen William Magner Jeanne Mallo Sherry Marshall Julie Mitchell 77 Annette Moore Joe Negrete Mike Nihart Anne Nottoli Sue.Oldenburg Connie Ott Dianna Pillow Gerald Pratt Peggy Ream Ed Rentfrow Janee Rex Monica Rodwick Debbie Rudolf Class Sponsor Mr. Barg well James Sanford Danny Saunders Look at my new house. Study hall for studying??! Jeff Todd Sonja Tschupp Lori Webster David Whistler Robert Wilson Jane Witmer 80 Monte Riley Barbara Schuster Jim Swinehart Deborah Patterson Todd Yoquelet David Bell Patrick Moore Robin Reingart Roll Call 81 82 Ken Airgood Michelle Anderson Tammy Anglemeyer Roberi Aumack Tim Barczak ft Carla Jo Barrett Penny Bell Todd Bontrager Robert Brandes Johnny Campbell 83 Sno Festival Prince and Princess What girl should I ask out this week?? Lori Knepp and David Kistler Loreane Conley Philip Conley Rex Cummings Lesa Danaher Thom Diehl 84 Tim Eash Connie Emerick Mat Emerick Todd Engel Dennis Evilsizor Wayne Fergison Lisa Flood Kevin Ford Penny Ford Gordon Gann 85 Tim Green Michael Hedrington Trina Hershberger Shannon Hill Vicki Jo Holm I AY AY AY!!! '’To my Dearest Love . . Karen Hudnell Lisa Hunter Suzanne Hunter Teresa Hunter Cheryl Hurley Donna Jessie Bryan Johnson Robert Kathan Jeffery Keagle Lori Knepp 86 Eugenia Krepel Rond a Lamb Darcy Lee Mike Lemmerhart Melanie Lindholm Scott Logan Tad Loyer Mark Lunger Frank Magner Earl Mangold Relaxing in style. Boy this is hard. 1 + 1 = 3!! 8th Grade Clan Hi there. Patricia Mann Ronda Mathew Greg McCallum Scott McClain Glen McNamara 87 Barbara Melville Devon Miller Michael Miller Dan Moore David Morris Steve Ransberger Arthur Reynolds Scott Rickey Rond a Rod wick Darcy Royce Mike Rudloff Bob Sanderson Kellie Sarver Judy Schwartz Deb Schwemer Connie Dee Shaver Brian Smith Randy Sparklin Tony Springer Jeff Stauffer 89 CHEESE! ! Mm Mm Good! Class Studs! Caught you with your pants down. Laurie Stockwell Kip Strawser Donald Stuby Melanie Sullivan Tom Suplee Chris Swan Lisa Swarl Penny Swinehart Susan Taylor Rick Terry Sherrie Thompson Lisa Todd Jill Tucker Doug Tyree Jay Van Vlerah 90 Dave Wagner Dan Walcott Rosalyn Walker Ted Whitworth Greg Wilbur Tom Lee Megan Macgregor YUK No, I didn't get in trouble. —HMHUfllU Future WP super jocks??? IS 91 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 92 April Alexander Tom Astling Lisa Bakeman Bruce Baker Todd Baldwin Mary Barczak Jeff Barnard Teresa Barnard Michelle Barnes Kit Bassett 93 Ronda Bowen Dan Boyer Kim Brooks Tammy Brown Effie Campbell Robert Carper Timothy Cassity Todd Cast Lori Chupp Donald Church 7th Graders working hard Mr. Miller, Science Teacher Lisa Cline John Connelly Brantly Davis Paula Bryarly Tammie D’Haesa Teresa D'Haese Steve Dimos Sara Downs Kelly Eggleston Mark Elias 94 Gordy Evilsizor Rhonda Froheip Debbie Frye Shelley Games Paul Gardner Thomas Grabe Elizabeth Graber Robbie Griffin Toni Groves Richard Haifley Jeff Hall Cristi Harman Stacy Hershberger Robert Hisey Jodi Holm Shawn Irelan Jolene Johnson Roxane Juday High in the air!! Smile Pretty 95 Julie Keagle Melinda Kershner Janis Kidder David Kisiler Ty Klein Todd Knoblock Tom Krull Ronda Konneck Michael Koscielny Laura Lucas John Luttman Janna Lyons Kathy McBride Angie McCarrel Sabrina Mabry Wendie Magill Paula Mangold Robbie Mann David Mann Kurt Marshke Brian Mast Shirise Matson Gran Medich Jenny Miller 96 Tammy Miller Sherri Mills Jennifer Moore Christina Morris Danny Morris Tony Nottoli Sara O’Sullivan Robert Owen Robert Petit Diana Randall Picture Not Available 97 All this work, for just a silly grade. I don’t know what the answer is Copy, Copy, Copy!!! Tina Sassaman David Schmidt Michael Shank Liella Shelton Bill Slack Vince Sommerlot Rick Souter Ronald Sparklin Thomas Sparrow Chris Starr 98 Lynette Stuck Lorie Stutsman Pat Tavernier Darlene Taylor Terry Thomas Kevin Tschupp Billy Jo Tullos Lynnie Underwood Phillip Velie Ann Ward Nancy Weiderman Jerry Welch Mark Wentzel Carmen Williams Timothy Wilson Look at my ears!!! One shoe on, one shoe off. Susan Wittenberg Thomas Wood Lori Yoder Patricia Yoder Roger Schmidt Connie Shaver Mike Moore Mary Campbell 100 101 102 Given a chance to expand interests and pleasures, individuals were able to join various WPHS clubs to further their hobbies, skills and social development. Helping to better the individual, school, and commu- nity, clubs provided worthwhile activities ranging from chess matches to the discussion of Sports. The fifteen different clubs offered students a chance to explore special interests. Jz. and Sz. oedigd indent uncd Darcy Weiderman, Student Council Representative. Scott and his pop. BACK: Darcy Weiderman, Nancy Hummel, Randy Black, Tommi Tacket, Ralph Hagner, Roxane Erbe, Rick Strawser, Becki Walcott, Ted Baker, FRONT: Barb Daniels, Cathy Mentor, Suzy Walters, Scott Moyer. A. Todd Engle, Rhonda Lamb, Lori Knepp, Chris Nihart, Mr. Blue. B. HO HO HO! C. Darcy Weiderman, Rick Strawser, Barb Daniels, Cathy Mentor, Suzy Walters, Ralph Hagner. D. Junior High Student Council. President of Student Council - Barb Daniels £coL’c °99 I've caught my game! 106 Just think Mr. Stanton. Seven years from now they'll be taller than you. Take it easy next time, John. m «; I’m on my way . . . to the city life. From Left, STANDING: D. Hiner, S. Moyer, R. Cummings, J. Carr, M. Brew-ington, F. Burns, M. Tyree, M. Schumacher, L. Walls, G. Berchaitti, D. Slack, C. Erlandson, R. Keifer, SEATED: D. Heign, D. Hershberger, J. Hiner, J. Salisbury, J. Jackson. SUPER SENIORS Post Script Editor - Jon Hiner 107 Barb Daniels. Brenda Burton, Mike Brewington, Karen Shaver, Ralph Hagner, Cathy Mentor, Connie Foreman, Jerri Bennett, Deb Flatt, Charanne Bakeman, Sondra McCormick, Suzy Walters, Cheryl Stutsman, Mrs. Outman, Chris Balyeat, Jackie Starr, Joyce Rauguth, Beth Zerbel. Kim Tucker. Carrie Erlandson, Darcv Weiderman, Jason Copenhaver, Marrianne Thompson, John Ward, Deb Taggart, Chuck Shaver, Ron Starr, Christy Shoppell, Shirley Swartz, Frank Seybert, Mike Schumacher, Steve Niblock, Judy Rex, Roxanne Logan. Karen Kosciclny, Dan McCarrell, Chris Mentor, Chuck Grady, Lynelle Girton, John Diesler, Connie Fitts, Tony Cholmetes, Randy Black. Geno Berchiatti, Kevin Becktell, Randy Block. Starla Bergerson, Cindy Gasper. Rick Strawser, Scott Strawser, Steve Wagner, Cindy Bale, Joyce Anglemeyer. A. What time does this thing get over? B. Don’t take my picture! C. I thought we would never make it. D. N.H.S. Officers -Darcy Weiderman - Treas., Jason Copenhaver - Pres. , Carrie Erlandson - Sec. , Kim Tucker - V.P. E. Super Seniors. F. Sponsor Mrs. Outman. 109 ] 10 K. Sullivan, S. Wagner, J. Buck, D. McCarrel, C. Shaver, R. Block, R. Hagner, C. Benash, M. Mann, K. Shoppell, K. Koscielny, B. Wagner, R. Black, J. Horrell, C. Balyeat, T. Not-toli, M. Hurley, J. Starr, J. Deisler, S. Niblock, T. Saunders, S. Black, C. Groves, K. Shaver, D. Taylor, C. Bale, K. Tucker, B. Zerbel, J. Rauguth, J. Copenhaver, C. Bralick, F. Gilhams, D. Heign, R. Strawser, D. Hershberger, G. Berchaitti, D. Slack, A. Kershner. 111 BACK: Tami Travis, Kellie Elias, Mrs. Melchi, Joyce Rau-guth, Jackie Siarr, Ralph Hagner, Jason Copenhaver, Brenda Burton, Chris Balyeat, Marianne Thompson, Dawn Strawser, Starla Ber-gerson, Jerri Bennett. Kay Airgood, Colleen Husier, Connie Foreman, Randy Block, Sondra McCormick, Suzy Wallers, Jody Snyder, Kim Balyeat, Deb Yoder, Cindy Benash. 112 : OFFICERS: Jason - Pres., Ralph - Parliamentarian, ie - Sec., Randy - V.P., Sondra - Reporter, Brenda 113 Members of the 1976-77 Pep Club, an enthusiastic organization. 114 A. Sweetheart Swing Chaperones. B. Part of the Sweetheart Swing Crowd. C. Everybody's Dancin' 117 From Left: Tami Travis, Roxane Logan, Jane Whitmer, Deb Hershberger, Mary Gilhams, Gail Brandli, Anita Jackson, Betty Bottom. From Left: Shannon Games, Deb Taggart, Cindy Rhodes, Connie Fitts, Candi Strawser, Lori Cline. 119 Presenting the White Pigeon Sr. High Concert Band. The Band has been active in marching for pre-game and half-time shows for home football games in the fall. The cold weather got to everybody, so we didn't do our last show. The Seniors put on a fun-loving, exciting show. We went to Marching Festival in Sturgis, and received a No. 1 rating. For the Christmas holiday we brought good cheer to the community by ending the Musical Sunday afternoon concert. Now we are in the process of competing in the District Festival in March. 120 • • • The Junior Band with director Donald Mon. RIGHT. BACK ROW: C. Grady, R. Black, B. Daniels, B. Owen, J. Benneti, D. Taggart, M. Hurley, 2nd ROW: B. Deisler, R. Beggerson, B. Arbogast, C. Mentor, G. Law-son, FRONT ROW: L. Parker, D. Pillow, F. Finch, D. Gardner, T. Schaeffer, J. Snyder, S. McCorrmick, K. Shaver. 124 1d out 2 and olj£ znmsnt BACK ROW: J. Copenhaver, R. Logan, C. Shaver, MIDDLE ROW: B. Zerbel, C. Lawson, D. Royce, D. Hersberger, C. Benash, D. Demeyer, FRONT ROW: R. Starr, R. Block, D. McCarrell. 126 127 128 Thrilling victories and depressing defeats climaxed a year of excitement in Chief athletics. The football team showed flashes of brilliance as they won the SJV League Championship. The wrestling team showed a fine performance this year qualifying two wrestlers for state. The basketball team showed an outstanding performance this season with a record of 18-3. And a league record of 15-0. Showing the Chief pride every other athlete as WPHS strived for the ultimate goal of victory. 129 TOP, L to R: Tina Mahr, Arlene Astling, Tammy Wagner, Jackie Starr, Cindy Bale, Cindy Gasper, Deb Flatt, Coach Benne, Chris Bralick, Steph Black, Carolyn Chamness, Kim Tucker. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. W.P. COACH: Bev Benne VARSITY TEAM SCORES Edwardsburg 21-49 Bronson 24-13 Schoolcraft 40-30 Climax Scott 27-26 Centreville 41-52 Colon 38-36 Mendon 44-29 Constantine 39-30 Burr Oak 58-27 Climax Scott 26-35 Schoolcraft 50-30 Centreville 36-58 Bronson 42-46 Colon 42-48 Mendon 39-31 Constantine 61-36 Burr Oak 56-31 DISTRICT Springfield 26-39 131 ■ JV TEAM SCORES W. P. Schoolcraf t 22-5 W.P. Climax Scott 15-22 W.P. Centreville 18-14 W.P. Colon 22-24 W.P. Mendon 14-18 W.P. Constantine 28-5 W.|. Burr Oak 38-39 W.P. Climax Scott 20-16 W.P. Schoolcraft 25-24 W.P. Centre ville 19-20 W.P. Bronson 21-36 W.P. Colon 34-23 W.P. Mendon 18-30 W.P. Constantine 26-9 W.P. Colon 34-23 W.P. Mendon 18-30 W.P. Constantine 26-9 TOP, L to R: Julie Crist, Shannon Games, Diane Pillow, Dee Easterday, Laura Salisbury, Coach Babcock, Cindy Benash, Deb Yoder, Tommie Tackett, Ann Nottoli. 132 ££ Zcicbi 1st ROW: Trina Hershberger, Rhonda Rodwick, Angie Clipfell, Gina Chol-metes, Sherry Thompson, Lisa Dan-aher, 2nd ROW: Jill Tucker, Chris Swann, Melony Sullivan, Kelly Sar-ver, Lisa Todd, Denise Pillow, Trisha Perkins, Coach: Cal Hackman. r t(i hacbz 1st ROW: Malinda Kershner, Lisa Bakeman, Janice Kidder, Lisa Cline, Shelly Games, Tony Groves, Nancy Weiderman, Lynn Stuck, Rhonda Froh-riep, 2nd ROW: Angie McCarrell, Ann •Ward, Laurie Chupp, Debbie Fry, Suzie Wittenberg, Robbie Griffin, Shawna Ireland, Kathy McBride, Wendy McGill, Diane Randall, CENTER BACK: Coach, Cal Hackman. 133 Chuck with a chip shot FOUR!! A1 with his best swing 134 Geno Berchaitti, Tim Saunders, A1 Kershner, Mr. Bale, Steve Tavernier, Craig Bakeman, Chuck Grady. Coach Bale Ted setting up his shot mmmm Tim at his best. Craig lining up his putt Ted Krull, Ted Baker, Danny Saunders, Mr. Bale, Tim Bontrager. Barry Lutz, Jesse Salisbury, Eric Kistler. Danny taking aim VARSITY RESERVE WP 182 Schoolcraft 191 WP 202 Schoolcraft 226 WP 168 Mendon 213 WP 184 Mendon 260 WP 169 Mendon 193 WP 187 Mendon 224 WP 184 Constantine 197 WP 199 Constantine 229 WP 172 Schoolcraft 172 WP 184 Schoolcraft 196 WP 172 Eau Claire 181 WP 210 Climax Scott to m 00 WP 187 Climax Scott 187 WP 182 Constantine 229 WP 167 Constantine 181 WP 182 Schoolcraft 189 WP 167 Schoolcraft 165 WP 192 Climax Scott 238 WP 181 Climax Scott 194 WP 195 Constantine 242 WP 175 Constantine 201 WP 206 Schoolcraft 210 WP 172 Dowagiac 182 Reserve Record 11-0 WP 166 Mendon 248 Varsity Record 15-3 Head Coach Ned Bale KNEELING: Colleen Huster, Marianne Thompson, Kristi Shoppel, Shirley Schwartz, Stephanie Black, STANDING: Coach Brokaw, Mgr. Kathy Koscielny, Chris Mentor, Brenda Burton, Kim Tucker, Cindy Gasper, Mgr. Nancy Hummel. KNEELING: Diane Pillow, Lisa Cholo-metes, Denise Schumacher, Brenda Bates, Deb Yoder. STANDING: Mgr. Kathy Koscielny, Tina Mahr, Cindy Benash, Deb Flatt, Chris Bralick, Laura Neilson, Becky Walcott, Mgr. Nancy Hummel. 137 BACK ROW, LEFT: Tom Notioli, Rick Hodgson, Dave Baechler, Ralph Hagner, John Ward, Steve Niblock, Cliff Haack, Randy Block, Jason Copenhaver, Joe Rauguth, Jeff Baechler, Mike Schumacher, Rich Hedrington, Kevin Becktell, Keith Harris, John Buck, FRONT: Bob Deisler, Alan Smith, Don Schwemer, Tim Hostetler, Randy Black, Nick Todd, Scott Trout, Dave Harman, Tony Cholometes, Brad Evilsizor, Bill Brorson, Robert Astling, Frank Seybert, Rick Strawser. 138 D. Look at that line move! 139 Senior Members of the 1976-77 football team from left: Cliff Haack, Ralph Hagner, Scott Trout, Dave Baechler, John Buck, Keith Harris, Randy Block, Brad Evilsizor, Rick Strawser, Jason Copenhaver, Nick Todd, ABSENT: Davie Harman. ONAGER ALL CONFERENCE, LEFT: Dave Harman, Rick Strawser, Ralph Hagner, Keith Harris, Steve Niblock, Cliff Haack, John Buck. £±£Z(J£ ootbaLL 6 1B81 BACK, LEFT: Coach Stanion, Kevin Sullivan, Jeff Cast, Scott Copenhaver, Bob Wagner, Mike Stutsman, Bill Owen, Craig Outman, Jerry Bennett, Mark Hurley, Greg Brewington, Vann Weiderman, Curt Powell, Joe Astling, Dan Gest, John Owens, Gary Shoppell, Jeff Russell, David Ford, Greg Comstock, Dale Miller, Coach Smith, FRONT: Mike Nihart, Mark Stears, Tony Catanzarite, Carl Sassaman, Lester Graber, Jeff Dickerhoof, Nick Hayes, Dean Hill, Dave Bell, Bryan Strang. '61 i max Scott 0 JV.P. fc ■ ScrUwlara j Vr.e W.P. Mendon m S2 0 W.P. CentreVille- 26 V.P. Burr Oak 16 W. P • Colon 16 W.P., Constantine 26 W’ P. Season Record 7-1 League Record 7-0 Good Job Mr. Stanton! BACK: Greg Brewington, Merel Hoard, Dave Harman, Dave Baechler, Vann Weid-erman, Curt Powell, Frank Seybert, Glen Block, Bryan Sirang, Lewis Hummel, Jim Perkins, Dave Baker, Jim Taylor. The White Pigeon Wrestling team had a great season this year. Defeating arch rival Constantine 35-29. Congratulations Mr. Stanton and team for a super season . I In the hall action. 143 144 OUR STATE MEN: Frank Seybert, Coach Stanton, and Wendell Bowen. BACK: Kirk Foreman, Pat Moore, Ron Schmittendorf, Jeff Todd, Wendell Bowen, Mike Baker, Joe Rauguth, Ted Baker, Harold Mann. Coach Smith 146 Kip Strawser, Dan Walcott, Glen McNamara, Tom Lee, Randy Sparklin, Ted Whitworth, 2nd ROW: Jeff Hall, Mike Catanzarite, Mat Emerick, Tad Loyer, KNEELING: Bruce Baker and Wayne Fergison, MISSING: Tim Chapman, Rick Deubner, and Ron Sparklin. IVz tLing 147 l aziCtu iSazfzzt jalt 6- BACK ROW: J. Copenhaver, S. Wagner, C. Shaver, J. Horrell, F. Buck, R. Hagner, J. Ward, FRONT ROW: R. Strawser, J. Deisler, S. Niblock, T. Cholometes, G. Berchaitti, J. Buck, Mgr. R. Terry. W. P. 64 ', ' - -(gfA W.P. 41 W.P. 7:; W.P. 58 W.P. 74 W.P. 63 W.P. 77 W.P. 65 W.P. 73 W.P. 64 W.P. 72 W.P. 70 W.P. 77 W.P. 67 W.P. 81 W.P. 72 Lawton Northridge Constantine Climax-Scotts Mendon Schoolcraft Athens G a lesburg- A ugusta Burr Oak c: Climax-Scotts SchooTctaft Burr Oak Plainwell Colon Hudson Centre ville Mattawan Cassopolis •11 63 52 47 74 148 149 150 BACK ROW, STANDING: Coach Schnieder, Jeff Cast, Kevin Sullivan, Scott Copenhaver, Craig Bakeman, Fred Buck, Rick Hodgson, Jeff Baechler, and Craig Outman, KNEELING: Mike Mann, Jesse Salisbury, Ted Krull, Randy Miller, Robert Wagner, and Tim Miller. ♦ TEAM RECORD White Pigeon 16 Wins -64 3 Losses Lawton 51 White Pigeon 49 Northridge 57 White Pigeon 74 Constantine 65 White Pigeon 75 Climax Scotts 19 White Pigeon 79 Mendon 45 White Pigeon 81 Schoolcraft 52 White Pigeon 37 Galesburg-Agust a 29 White Pigeon 65 Athens 36 White Pigeon 84 Burr Oak 33 45 White Pigeon 57 Colon White Pigeon 83 Centreville 73 White Pigeon 40 Constantine 43 White Pigeon 77 Climax 29 White Pigeon 80 Schoolcraft 43 White Pigeon 68 Burr Oak 39 White Pigeon 59 Plainwcll 68 White Pigeon 68 Colon 36 White Pigeon 81 Hudson 63 White Pigeon 72 Centreville 49 52 153 TEAM RECORD 13-2 White Pigeon 62 Lawton White Pigeon 60 Constantine White Pigeon 64 Climax-Scotts White Pigeon 66 Mendon White Pigeon 60 Schoolcraft White Pigeon 50 Hillside White Pigeon 44 Bronson White Pigeon 59 Colon White Pigeon 39 Centreville White Pigeon 62 Constantine White Pigeon 53 Climax White Pigeon 59 Schoolcraft White Pigeon 44 Sturgis White Pigeon 59 Colon White Pigeon 29 Centreville nz a £ £ STANDING: Manager Danny Hill, Greg Comstock, Randy Garn, Dan Gest, Mike Nihart, Dean Boyer, Gerald Pratt, Randy Arnett, Jerry Wolgamood, and Coach West, KNEELING: Mike Cline, Barry Lutz, Joel Conley, John Heckman, Nick Hayes, Tim Bontrager, Kent Bakeman, Dean Hill, and Eric Kistler. n a 154 t i (fjzadz iScii zztlraLl STANDING: Coach Bill Miller. Billy Slack, David Schmidt, Pete Biland, Dan Boyer, Tim Wilson, Rick Souter, Todd Knoblock, Chris Starr, KNEELING: Rob Hisey, Donald Church, Tom Sparrow, Mike Koscielny, Steve Dimos, Pat Bastings, Gordie Evilsizor, SITTING: Dan Morris, Tom Krull, Tony Nottoli, Vince Somer-lott, David Kistler, Paul Gardner, Kit Bassett. St l zciclz STANDING: David Morris, Scott Logan, Brett Outman, Jeff Stauffer, Tim Nicholson, Tim D'haese, Rex Cummings, Donald Stuby, Coach Cal Hackman, KNEELING: Kenny Air-good, Mike Lemmerhart, Keith Cast, Todd Bontrager, Dave Wagner, Brian Smith, Mgr. Eric Hackman. 156 BOYS TRACK TEAM: L lo R. FROM FRONT: B. Wagner. D. Baker. D. Slack. J. Connelly. K. Backman. K. Bectell, R. Black, Mgr. B. Baker, 2nd ROW: S. Snyder, L. Graber, G. Comstock, F. Seybert, M. Altine, J. Buck. D. Royce. BACK ROW: V. Weiderman, T. Miller. F. Gilliams. C. Shaver, M. Nihart, M. Hurley, C. Outman, M. Mann, K. Sullivan and Coach Mark Granning. GIRLS TRACK TEAM: L to R, FROM FRONT: Coach B. Benne, D. Pillow, S. Black, L. Graber, 2nd ROW: D. Taylor, C. Bralick, C. Bale, S. Hayes, L. Cholometes, K. Koscielny, A. Nottoli, BACK ROW: B. Lamb, J. Mitchell, K. Shoppell, S. Studabacker, A. Astling, C. Chamness, C. Benash, and C. Gasper. 158 White Pigeon 51 Sturgis 84 White Pigeon 112 Schoolcraft 7 White Pigeon 98 Constantine 38 White Pigeon 94 Cassopolis 41 White Pigeon 96.5 Burr Oak 38.5 White Pigeon 70.5 Centreville 65.5 White Pigeon 81 % Climax 53% White Pigeon 63 Colon 73 Wins: 6 Lost:2 Western Michigan Bronson Invitational Barrien Springs Southwestern College Invitational Regional Freshman-Sophomore Meet League Meet Lisa Cholometes Karen Koscielny Kristi Shoppell Most Valuable Most Improved Coaches Award Track evknt RF' 1 High Jump I Shot Put 34 1, , Cinch- GJ V4i0° Yard Da$h ™ 11A Lisa Ghoiometes 220 Yard D � h ✓ 27.1 Lisa Cfioloi etes 110B5frffiirdlcs 16.5 Si phJlack Arlc 87 41 ' i u i 1 The 1976-77 Cross Country Team Coach Jarrad FROM LEFT: Dianna Taylor, Coach Jarrad, Karen Shaver, Christi Shoppell. FROM LEFT BACK: Coach Jarrad, Ron Starr, Tim Miller, Dave Slack, Fred Gilhams, Steve Wagner, FRONT: Steve Snyder, Kent Bakeman, Ernest Neal, Chuck Shaver. MIGHTY SENIORS: Steve Wagner, Karen Shaver, Fred Gilhams, Coach Jarrad. 160 From Left, FRONT: Tim Bontrager, Randy Fisher, Barry Lutz, Wendell Bowen, Jessie Salisbury, Mike Engel, Glen Block, BACK, From Left: Quince Bontrager, James Sanford, Curt Powell, Ed Tyree, Danny Saunders, Jerry Wolgamood, Danny Gest, Robert Becktell, Randy Laws, Ed Rentfrow, Dean Hill. 161 Left to Right, BACK TO FRONT: Randy Schwartz, Mgr., Cal Hackman - coach, Jeff Cast, Mike Tyree, John Ward, Tim Saunders, Geno Bercaitti, John Hiner, Bob Astling, Craig Bakeman, Steve Wagner, Tony Kistler, Jeff Engel, Tom Nottoli, Brad Evilsizor. Climax-Scotts Coloi Burr Oak Constaitine Schoolcraft Climax-Scotts Colon Burr Oak Constaiitine MendonioB , I Centrevilfe Mendon ■'[ 1. Centreville «LT] Bronson Bcrrian Springs Seasotijtecord 10-8 162 166 Badly defined, activities were the events and happenings that students took part in as they rambled around the campus outside of actual class time. For many students, activities took leisure time before school. Other students used their lunch time effectively. Some activities involved all students. Such were elections and pep rallies. And also, all the sport activities, that involved the whole community. In fact, you might say, activities were the fun and games” around school. It was only through the sharing of ourselves that these activities met with the success that they did. 167 168 A. Left to Right, STANDING: Suzy Walters, Top to Bottom: Donna Gardner, Deb Taggart, Chris Mentor, Darcy Weider-man, STANDING: Cindy Hummel. B. Starting out with S.J. V. C. WOW! Did you see him? D. Mrs. Hackman - Advisor. (zE zbacL? Although our school isn't As big as some We like to think of it as Number one. The cheerleaders and the Pep Club all agree We've got the best school in History. The players that fight to Win each game, Well . . . there’s really too Many to name. But if no one helps and shows No might We won’t have anything left To fight. So let's take our spirit and Show our pride. To let everyone know we’re On White Pigeon's side. So with all the help from Everyone, Our school will always be NUMBER ONE. E. Left to Right, STANDING: Joni Busz, Top to Bottom: Denise Hill, Chris McBride, Roxanne Erbe, Angela Springer, STANDING: Cora Underwood. G. Another Pep Assembly? H. One more time Chris and 169 Mrc Rnnrraffpr _ H vicr r A Siar is Hatched. 170 'Junior cotyigfcdk xCead LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Weiderman, Rhonda Froheip, Shelly Games, Wendie Magill, Dianne Randall, Mrs. Chupp, Cheerleading advisor, Kelly Eggleston, Rhonda Lamb, Cathy McBride, Lori Knepp, Rhonda Rod wick, Susuan Taylor, Lisa Todd. 1 T 1976 Homecoming Queen Barb Daniels and escort Mike Brewington Caryn Cast crowning the new queen, Barb Daniels. A. Captain Copenhaver kisses Queen Daniels. B. At the Homecoming Dance, Barb Daniels and Eric Eggleston. The new 1976 Homecoming queen Barb Daniels. 172 Brenda Burton, Deb Holt, 1976 Queen, Barb Daniels, 1975 Queen, Caryn Cast, Chris Mentor, Lisa Cholometes, Janee Rex. 173 Queen’s Attendants, John Bennett and Brenda Burton. Queen’s Attendants, Chuck Spiker and Deb Holt. ■ . 1975 Homecoming Queen, Caryn Cast and escort Jeff Cast. Junior Attendant, Chris Mentor and escort Chuch Shaver. Sophomore Attendant Lisa Cholometes and escort Kevin Sullivan. Freshman Attendant, Janee Rex and escort Dan Gest. 174 I' 182 183 BACK ROW: Deb Hershberger, Penny Swart, Becky Wegner, Randy Fisher, Melton Powell, Rick Cummings, Ed Rentfrow, Sherry Marshall, Lilly Conley, Lori Steiner, Cindy Hummel, Gwen Coleman, Mary Gilhams, Kandy Balyeat, Robin Rengardt, Beth Russell, Cindy Maichen, Annette Moore, Mr. Darrow and Jane Whitmer. LEFT: Connie and Joyce RIGHT: Kandy playing her best BELOW LEFT: Father Tellers, Rev. Dan Walcott, Albert Abbott, Merla Abbott, Rev. Brandli. 184 185 SfizciaL The Scottish couple. HOWDY! ! The formal dress for White Pigeon High School. Steve and Mr. Crisler at Yearbook assembly KATHRIN GATYS Kathrin came from Wolfburg, Germany. She stayed at White Pigeon for 2Yz months and moved to Grand Rapids. She was very active in art, and very good at it. She also was in the Yearbook class. VALERIA MATTOS Valeria was born in Brazil and lived there for 17 years. She is staying at our school for 6 months. She is studying to be a Chemist Engineer. She is also interested in Crafts and is good at this. 187 (v ifiEuzt ‘ SfAJtng FROM LEFT: Kim Sullivan and father, Belinda Arbogast and Craig Outman, Cindy Benash and Randy Black, Cindy Thomas and Dan Royce, Starla Bergerson and Tim Hostetler, Deb Heign and Jay Nihart. Beyond the Darkness entertains the Sweetheart Swing. Another student and teacher relationship?? 190 White Pigeon High School teachers constantly strived for perfection trying to reach that unattainable height of becoming the master, instructor while imparting the final wisp of knowledge from the depths of their souls. The White Pigeon teachers never quit probing our minds for new ideas. We learned something new every day, forever changing our perspective, forever watching the distant hori- 191 fflKt I cdfdnz in i±tzatLon Mrs. Lois Ward and Mr. Albert Abbott. Pat Swanson Dr. Joe Raymer —. Carl Sibery Laura Loyer PRINCIPAL: Ken Ward Sue Watson ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND TEACHER: Madelyn Leister Robert Blue Lyle Smalley 195 Carol Martin David Snook C Social? Patrick West 196 199 Much Criticism has been made about the quality of education in American Public Schools today. What is your reaction to this? Probably ihc criticism that Public Schools are not doing the job they were designed to do is justifiable - but then that original charter no longer obtains or at least not to the same extent. Reorganization and rededication has been the obvious solution since the notorious 'Generation of the 60's.” The system is long overdue for an overhauling. To begin with, compulsory education is an anachronism. The need to keep teenagers off the streets and out of the labor market no longer exists as it did in the early days of Mann and Dewey. Modern technological fields are such that we can't begin to keep up with their omnivorous demands for more and more vocationally proficient. career oriented, consumer wise bodies. The day of the craftsman is truly waning, but worse still is the grievous fact that we have fallen heir - thru negligence - to a generation of ambivalent souls who can't read or write adequately upon graduation. Of course over-reaction is as much at fault as having done nothing. The 50’s and 60's bore this out. What's called for is enlightened, pragmatic. concerted effort on the part of all involved in the educational delivery system to the end that ''schoolin''' once again is a profitable, meaningful, experience. Twenty years ago when I went back to college to complete an English major and to take the education courses required for me to be licensed as a secondary school teacher. I had many misgivings as to whether 1 could be a good teacher. It seemed to me, then, that the American people expected a great deal from the schools. Twenty years later, it seems to me that they demand even more for their tax dollars. The present day concensus is that the primary function of the schools is to teach the basics, the three R's - reading, writing, and arithmetic. It doesn't matter whether the students have the ability or the motivation to learn these three subjects: we are to teach them to ALL children, anyway. We are also to instruct them in history. civics, and government, so that they will be good citizens and educated members of the electorate. Physical education and health courses should provide them with sound, agile bodies, and knowledge of personal hygiene and nutrition to help them keep fit. Every student should have access to art, music, and literature. These provide an introduction to culture and may provide a basis for later vocational or recreational pursuits. Those who are going on to college should be prepared in depth in English, Math, science, language. and history. Those who are going on to a vocational school or who go immediately into the job market should be provided with preparatory or even salable skills in such areas as the automotive field, woodworking, construction, drafting, business or commercial, and home economics. Both boys and girls should be prepared to be good home makers, cooks, nutritionists, and mothers and fathers. However, the obligation of the schools does not end with leading ALL young people to the fount of wisdom and making” them drink, regardless of whether they can or want to learn. Because of the breakdown of the family unit, the school is often expected to take the place of a home or of home training - to listen, to counsel, to understand. and to help - to be a surrogate mother and father - to discipline with firmness and wisdom. Some schools in the inner cities are even compelled. by law. to serve breakfasts to their students. Breakfast and lunch at school may be the only meals that some of these children get. There is still another area in which the schools are expected to function. I refer to the clarification and instilling of values. Both the home and the church used to assume some responsibility for character building. They defined sin. pointed out both the idealism and practicality of the Christian way of life, encouraged the development of honesty, loyalty, integrity, self-discipline and. in general, saw to the moral and spiritual well being of children and youth. But very few young people go to Sunday School or church any more, and their exposure to Christian education is of the hit or miss” variety. The schools do what they can. in such courses as Family Living, sociology, and literature to stress ethics, morality, and the development of good character traits, but this instruction is often classified as academic In the minds of the stu- dents. and its relevance is discounted. So what kind of a job is being done by our schools? Generally speaking. I would say they are doing well. However, they could do better. For one thing, we need to get rid of the concept that all students in the public schools should be taught the same things in the same way. Students are individuals, with individual abilities, motivations, and needs. When they reach the age of fourteen, they should have access to several avenues of education - alternative schools should be provided - apprenticeships, on-the-job training, vocational and trade schools, junior colleges, colleges, and professional schools. Families need to do a better job of shouldering their responsibilities - to provide stability, security, love, understanding, and guidance. Churches need to be more aggressive in providing interesting and attractive Christian education programs. They need to seek out young people, to invite them, to provide warmth and assurance, to answer questions, to define sin and inhumanity, to give shape to what is amorphous, and minister to sickness of the spirit. If we stopped expecting the schools to be all things to all people: if the family would do its job: and if the church would assume Its responsibility - then perhaps the school, in the new definition of its responsibilities, could do a more creditable job. I think in many cases, we as educators, have strayed away from the basic fundamentals of education. We have a tendency to specialize in certain areas of curriculum instead of assuring students of the basic educational needs. More emphasis needs to be placed on practicality. Subject matter must relate more to preparing students for life, not necessarily for college. One aspect of education which has really helped has been the increased interest in and implementation of Vocational Career Education. These programs really provide the needed preparation of careers and jobs for students. The two greatest problems though, which really hinder the quality of education are: 1) money and 2) crowded classrooms. There must be a better way to provide needed monies for school 200 systems than by property taxes. This is too great a burden for the average taxpayer. So, unfortunately, education really suffers. Programs and curriculums are thus eliminated. And without question, needed facilities are not being built. In many systems, teachers have over 35 students in a classroom. This makes education for ALL, almost an impossibility. Therefore, sometimes students slide by without getting the individual instruction which is so imperative to their proper learning. The low achiever suffers because special education classes are eliminated. And the high achievers are not given the opportunity to challenge their intellectual capabilities. Sometimes, I really question the need of compulsory education to the age of 16. Why force them to attend? Time would be better spent with those who really CARE in getting an education. I believe it should be compulsory for elementary students because these are their formative years and their attitudes towards education can change. As citizens and educators, we must set our priorities to make sure that we offer the best quality of education possible for our people. QUALITY OF EDUCATION? Quality of Education would seem more important than Quantity. Everything in our society has changed drastically in the past two decades. During this period Quantity seems to have taken precedence over Quality. Students today have a more varied education than in anytime in history. They are knowledge- able on more subjects and world affairs than ever before. Television is responsible for much of this. But, while children arc watching television, they cannot at the same time be learning to read. In many of our modern schools, extra curricular activities almost overshadow academic work. So, if we are looking for explanations for the decline of College Board scores, perhaps we need not look much further than the amount of time students spend on reading and math. I have no opinion concerning public criticism of the quality of education. But. neither do I take the responsibility for any decline in future resulting test scores. Students and their parents are responsible for the allocation of their lime. I believe they have chosen Quantity over Quality. I believe that much of the criticism of our schools and the quality of education in the U.S. is justified. We do make mistakes and there is much inefficiency, waste and apathy connected with public education. However, many of the problems in our schools today are the same problems confronting the community as a whole. School problems are inseparable from those of society. As such, both the school and society are at fault. I don't think one group such as teachers or administrators can be blamed for all of the shortcomings of our schools. Parents, school boards, administrators, teachers, and students must share the blame for this situation. 1 think it is foolish to expect schools to solve these problems without assistance from the community and family. We must all work harder in a coordinated effort to make positive changes in education and society. There are many things wrong with our society and system of education, but I’m not ready to junk them. To keep this from sounding too much like a sky is falling statement. I would interject that there are good things happening in our schools. In my own classrooms (and other teachers have related similar experiences). I have observed students becoming more aware of and concerned about the world in which they live. Today's students arc on the whole much more sophisticated in their thinking and much less provincial in their outlook than students of a decade ago. As a teacher. I would like to believe that this is partially a result of better teaching in our schools. Public school is a building. Learning transcends time, place, and media. Acknowledged criticism should warrent scrutinous inventory and necessary changes which would be mutually beneficial to system and student alike. Perhaps the plasicity and flux aggravated by change generates perpetual questioning. Splendid! All should welcome opportunity for explanatory accountability. My opinion is mellowed by experience as student. parent, instructor, and tax-payer singularly and collectively with a concerted goal of lifting up a standard for myself and my conduct (knowing full-well that 'teachers’ and 'students' are collective, meaningless terms when viewed en masse.) It behooves this writer to maintain a continual goal of personal and professional improvement. Having been associated with public, state, private, correspondence, and religious schools in various capacities. I advocate quality education via three specificities: 1. Let letter grade be abolished and replaced with criterion-referenced tests with 80% mastery level: 2. Individuals should be objectively evaluated according to capabilities, strengths and weaknesses, potential, and interest: and 3. I advocate mature students leaving formal school if not interested or can see no immediate advantage in staying. Many disciplinary behaviors are precipitated by students compelled to attend to assure financial reimbursement from agencies, or court order. QUALITY is an elusive expression but oft times the non-motivated student is a catalyst for entire class misappropriated behaviors. Many educational systems viewed radical and novel are in fact tested, tried, and proven worthy e.g.. 'schools without walls,’ ad hoc groupings, 'enrichments,' workshops, extensions, T.V. courses, and self-initiated advancements. In India, a student attends class or not and takes an equivalency test when confident of passing. Georgia, as some other systems, has the 45-15 scheduling ... 45 schooldays followed by 15 schooldays off. This and other methods utilize more advantageously buildings, environment, and community resources, both material and personnel. We hear much about ’student rights.' I appreciate that however believe all those in authority should be respected for position, if not presentation or personality. An old-fashioned idea? Then call me O.F. Daisy M. Allabach 201 202 203 zdl [ia Cnt nancz: doo d and 'Janitozi The helpful high school cooks. Ross Doty 204 Patrons Gordon Morris Exc. McHenry Olds-Cadillac HiWay Grocery Ron’s Super Discount Bisel's Bandholtz Nip Sip Three Rivers Commercial Constantine Co-op Creamery Constantine Auto Parts Tastee Twrill Diamond Lake Golf Course Jay Kay Floral Shop Sportsmen's Center Keny’s Bernard Van Ness Jokers Wild Seybert's Inc. W. P. Bargain Center Colonial Estates R. L. Houghton State Line Golf Center Towne Cleaners Superior Motor Part Harmon Dudd Marina Larry W. Miller White Pigeon Auction Westphal Oliver Sales Sturgis Dairy Queen Brazier A W Drive In (Sturgis) Country General Store Back Room Restaurant I u ■ U.S. 12, Union, Mich. Best Wishes to the Class of '77 Congratulations to the Class of '77 SPARKLIN EXCAVATING Best of Luck Class of 'll Burger Chef Best of Luck STURGIS BOWL 32 Air Conditioned lanes. 651-2006 651-5042 y KALAMAZOO SAVINGS Ignx and Loan Association KALAMAZOO 215 East Michigan Ave OTSEGO WESTMAIN MALL PARCHMENT GALESBURG SOUTHLAND THREE RIVERS Congratulations to Don Mon and the fine Concert and Marching Bands! Welty Music Sturgis Blessings Music Elkhart Don Ray's Pharmacy Hospital Oriented Pharmacist Phone 651-5622 120 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Michigan Monday Thru Saturday 9a.m. to 7 p. m. Atherton's Cycle Service Motorcycle Repair, Parts and Accessories Dave and Ron Atherton R.R. 1, Box 355A While Pigeon, Michigan 49099 616 483-7551 «S Keith's T.V. Appliance Sales and Service Phone 483-9293 1'08 S. Kalamazoo St. White Pigeon, Michigan Quinn's Family Restaur- ant 300 Chicago Rd. White Pigeon, Michigan STURGIS REALTY INSURANCE 208 “Education is not something to prepare you for life. It is a continuous part of life.” —Henry Ford. Congratulations to The Class of 1 977 KirscK company Hagen Cement Box 606 White Pigeon, Mich. 49091 Process Metals Lock Box No. 428 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 CASTIKS Farrand Funeral Home Fine Pipe Company Chuck's Distributing UNION. MICHIGAN Plastic Sewer and Drain Pipe Full Line of Fittings Sch. 40 Pipe and Fittings Call 616-641-5453 for Excavator of Individual Prices. Wittenberg Hardware Spore Handicrafts nc. Rural Route 3 U.S. 12 West White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Coast to Coast . . .Total Hardware Sturgis Plaza Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Jackie and Dan Cottin -Owners Phone 651-9286 103 S. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, Michigan 416 W. Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 White Pigeon Bowl Weaver and Lingg International Dealer So. Centreville, Rd., Sturgis, Michigan Phone 651-3274 Congratulations to the Class of 'll Dr. Robertson K00 S. Lakeview ; Sturgis, Michigan 211 Getzelman's Meat C.S.L. Construction Box 277, White Pigeon, Michigan 616 483-7601 49099 Harding's Market Washington St •, Constantine, Michigan 49042 213 Union Products Inc. Your Friendly Ford Dealer. ” Two places to serve you. New Ford cars and trucks used cars Constantine, Michigan 435-2345 Phone 435-4315 Constantine, Mich. L. L. Spade Fuel Service White Pigeon, Michigan 483-7565 Donley Jewelers Constantine, Mich. Accutron - Bulova - Caravelle Watches Complete Watch Repairs Including Timex Parts and Service for Shavers 214 McCarrel's Shopper's Mart, Inc. 104, 119 South Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Also 153 West Main in Mendon, Michigan Congratulations Class of 1977 White Pigeon Stations Groves 66 215 FEDERAL PRESS COMPANY P.O. Box 400, Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Telephone(219)293-9541 Designers and Manufacturers of Heavy Duty O. B.I. Presses High Speed Presses Gap Presses Horizontal Presses Straight Side Presses Dial Feeds Bolt Trimmers Trim Presses Flying Cut-Offs Powdered Metal Presses Air Clutches and Brakes Special Tooling Special Machinery Sportsarama 114 W. Chicago Road Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Full Line of Athletic Supplies Office Phone 616 651-5382 . j I - w The Cow Bell Restaurant Best Wishes to the Class of '77 From Serving the Band and Sunday 7 am-12 Noon Choral Programs of Our School Monday Thru Friday 5 am-5 pm Saturday 5 am-3 pm Enriching the Music Life of Our Community . . . Bristol, Indiana Phone 848-7110 Phone(616)483-2133 126 South Kalamazoo Street, White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 121 wiruir.AU uinmi ll Hi UK Michigan National Bank of Michiana Farm Residential Commercial Norm Lantz, (Broker) FRYE COPY SYSTEM INC. 651-3251 1212 Progress St. Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Compliments of ROY'S PARTY STORE Groceries - Cold Meats John Wright Sons Concrete Contractors Box 434 Union, Mich. Insurance and Real Estate Roger Bakeman, Agent 483-7426 400 East Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 R. W. BAKEMAN AGENCY Best of Luck to the Class of 77 Capacity 1 32 to 3 3 8 Rd. 2 1 16 to 1 32 Hex. Automatic and Hand Screw Machine Products 809 Conn Ave., Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Frohriep Bros. Chrysler — Plymouth Sales Bergerson Screw Products U.S. 12 at Balk Road Sturgis, Michigan 49091 M-60 East Cassopolis, Mich. 49031 Phone 445-2243 Cassopolis Zephyr Trophy Travelers Inc. Union, Michigan 49130 219 APECO RV White Pigeon, Michigan 220 GRAY BROTHERS STAMPING AND MACHINE INC. FLATLANDER, INC. Congratulations to the Class of 77 Good Luck Class of 77 Grant's Au+o Clinic West Chicago Road White Pigeon Phone 483-9013 HYDE'S CERAMICS Firing - Lessons - Gifts Phone 435-9025 320 N. Washington, Constantine, Mich. 49042 SEGER'S DEPT. STORE 303 West Chicago Road Sturgis, Michigan 49091 U. S. 12 White Pigeon, Michigan Phone 483-7568 Construction Sales and Service Boyer's Inc. Union, Michigan 49130 Ingprs Jlncorjuirattf) US 12 BALDWIN PRAIRIE ROAD R 1 BOX 39 loun- iY(fi)mllis 'ioyr Sturgis Savings Loan White Pigeon Branch TASTEE FREEZ U. S. 12 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 224 White Pigeon, Michigan Box 698 501 South Miller Drive Phone No. 483-7681 LELAND ENGINEERING INC. Dean D. Madlem William C. Diehl Vice President President Fisher Custom Foods, Inc. Custom Butchering and Processing Visit Fisher’s Meat Market Union, Mich. 362 ELKHART AVE.. ELKHART IN 46514 OFFICE (219) 294 6481 GLASS • MIRRORS • ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Men's and Ladies Clothing Needs 64 Years Sturgis, Mich. 49091 Chicago Rd. Phone 483-9295 Box 238 White Pigeon, Mich. 49099 226 Queen of the Road W. P. Implement U.S. - 12 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Moormann Printing Inc. 210 S. Kalamazoo St. White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Harman Lumber Supplies RR lBoxll-A Union, Michigan 49130 Congratulations Class of '77 COUNTRY SALES INC. U.S. 12 East White Pigeon. Mich. Chrysler Dodge Dodge Trucks U.S. 131 South White Pigeon. Michigan Sturgis, Michigan 49091 483-9459 Phone 651-5776 Michigan National Bank Jack Royeton Chevrolet — Cadillac Inc. Klinger Lake Marina Inc. Sturgis, Michigan 49091 231 T • The Insurance Center I c Centreville Rd. 232 Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Mich. Falkenstein Flowers ROTC Royal RV Serv ice Center R.R. 2 U.S. 131 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Phone - (616) 483-7420 or 483-9134 Dairy Barn Restaurant IceCream, Dinners, Sandwiches, and Pizza Phone - 483-9059 First National Bank — Mottville 235 QUALITY GLASS CO., INC. R.R. 2, While Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Duality ci as co in WIHTE PIGEON MICH PHONE 48 3-7 20 LUTZ INSURANCE AGENCY Michigan National Bank-Michiana —r • a ■■ • r • V. ■ r • • • 237 108 S. Centreville Road Sturgis, Michigan Burger Chef 118 W. Chicago Road, White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Ralph's Barber Shop 238 Holiday Inn 1300 S. Centreville Rd. Sturgis. Michigan 49091 Ron's Pharmacy KK Saddle Surrey Union, Michigan 49130 OLSON BODIES INC. Yukon Delta Elkhart, Indiana 46514 350 W. Chicago Rd. White Pigeon, Mich. Troyer's Super Valu 240 FULL LINES OF RADIUS TRUNK, ACCESS AND LOUVERED DOORS, UTILITY BOXES, RADIUS WINDOWS FOR RVs, PICKUP TRUCK COVERS, HORSE TRAILERS AND SLIDING VAN WINDOWS. P. O. Box 366 • 106 S. Miller Dr. � White Pigeon, Ml 49099 Coachmen INDUSTRIES, INC. P. O. BOX 30 • MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540 241 SL .Staff Another year has come and gone for the yearbook staff. It has been a long and hard working year. There are so many people who gave their time and energy to help produce a good yearbook. Special thanks goes to Mr. Karl Crisler, Yearbook Advisor, for all he did to help us and keep us going. He gave us guidance in our moments of trouble. Mr. Jim Bell, our representative from Taylor was another great help in guiding us. He spent many hours with the staff teaching them the techniques of producing a good yearbook. Shirley Schwartz, John Jackson, Rick Keifer and Rick Cummings deserve most of the credits for the photos this year. They were always running around doing assignments for everyone. I would like to extend thanks to Barb Daniels, who spent so much time on the Advertising section. Roxane Logan, Cindy Thomas and Dan Royce have helped us by taking care of the book store during the day. I want to extend personal thanks to the whole yearbook staff without whom the yearbook would not have been possible. Special thanks go to all Seniors on the staff who worked extra hard to make this the best yearbook ever. Most of all, I want to thank Kim Tucker, my Business Manager. She was always willing to help and do anything asked of her. Without her, I would have been lost at times. Last of all, I thank you, the student body, for giving us your support. Sondra McCormick Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief-------------- Business Manager------------- Photo Editor----------------- Advertisement Manager-------- Student Life----------------- Seniors--------------------- Sondra McCormick Underclassmen---------------- Chris Pieronski, Cindy Rhodes Chuck Grady Jim Perkins Kim Tucker Dan Royce Organizations---------------- John Bennett Jeff Horrell Sports---------------------- Steve Niblock Jeff Engel Tim Saunders Deb Hershberger Connie Groves Roxane Logan Randy Black Activities------------------- Jody Snyder Shirley Schwartz Julie Taggart Darcy Weiderman Dan Royce Cindy Thomas Teachers--------------------- Advertisement--------------- Steve Niblock Photographers--------------- John Jackson Rick Keifer Rick Cummings Deb Hershberger Chuck Grady Randy Black Typists--------------------- Chris Bralick Connie Groves Deb Hershbergei Kim Tucker Mike Hurley Roxane Logan Charann Bakeman Sondra McCormick -------Kim Tucker --Shirley Schwartz ------Barb Daniels -----Julie Taggart --------Deb Heign -------Kim Tucker Mike Hurley Chris Bralic1 Jerri Bennett Charann Bakeman -----Barb Daniels -Shirley Schwartz Sondra McCormick 242 244