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

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1979 volume:

WHITE PIGEON HIGH SCHOOL WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN 1978-79 YEARBOOK VOLUME 28 STAFF ADVISOR: PAM PFEFFERLE EDITOR: CRAIG BAKEMAN SPORTS: JEFF CAST SENIORS: BRENDA LAMB ACTIVITIES: DEB YODER BUSINESS MGR.: ROXANNE ERBE AD MGR.: BECKY WEGNER PHOTOGRAPHERS: KAY AIRGOOD KEN AIRGOOD CRAIG OUTMAN COVER BY: KIM SPEARS SPECIAL THANKS ALSO GOES TO NORTHRUP STUDIOS FOR THE SENIOR AND CLUB PICTURES, AND SKYLIGHT STUDIOS FOR THE UNDERCLASSMEN PICTURES TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIORS SPORTS ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS UNDERGRADUATES FACULTY ADS 6 54 102 124 144 170 182 DEDICATION To the parents of the students in the White Pigeon School District. This book is dedicated to those who have put their sons and daughters through school. To those who have bought $10 worth of Band candy. To those who found a way to make it to all 20 basketball games. To those who have survived the Senior’s Chili Supper. To those who somehow braved the rain and cold of the football games and track meets and seem to feel the frost-bitten fingers, colds and flu were all worth it. To those who bought all 27 of your daughter’s candles so that she could receive that special prize. To those w'ho bought a 10-year subscription to Garbage Collectors Monthly so your son could be top seller. To those who spent a month’s salary' on their son’s or daughter’s Prom. To those who bought those $40 shoes that your son says makes him run faster. To those who survived the insect collections, leaf collections, term papers, book reports, literary analysis, and mountains” of homework your son or daughter waited until the last minute to do. And to those who felt so much joy when their child crossed the podium that special day in June, and yet felt so much sadness that all of this was now over. Parents, thank you. 4 5 SENIORS V PRESENTING THE CLASS OF 1979 The following sixteen pages contain two interchanging sections. The first is the senior individual pictures, in color, while the second part is an indiv idual grade school picture of the senior and their high school activities. Ah. hut pictures can he deceiving. First. you see the senior pictures with each senior producing their most innocent pose. Then you turn the page and find all of those of “angelic grade school faces. Do not let those cherubic faces fool you. though. These faces have conned their way through their share of trouble, especially in this, their senior, year. Members of this class participated in a few extra-curricular activities of their own. The were the ones who kept up the tradition of painting Constantine's cannon anil w ho made a goal and a Christmas tree appear in the courtyard. It has also been rumored that the Spirit Jug was seen in an unidentified senior’s locker. Another senior was linked with 35 missing For Sale signs. Another group was caught by the janitors, and one of them later by the police, for trying to enter the school and the'gym when the cheerleaders stayed overnight before the Constantine BB game. A group of seniors were known to instigate the food fight in the cafeteria. A group of seniors were almost shot at teepeeing a cheerleader s home. And those were only the incidences reported. The many minor ones were left unreported. And now for the Class of 1979. The tree that grew. The goat that appeared. Kay Ann Airgood Kenneth E. Alline Mark L. All ine Arlene K. Astling Ted C. Baker Robert Neil Becktell Joelynn Baechler tit Mary Lee Altine Craig Martin Bakeman Jerry Wayne Bennett Rochelle Diane Bergerson Stephanie Laurence Black Glen Paul Block Fred J. Buck III Jeffrey David Cast Carolyn S. Cham ness Lisa J. Cholometes Scott Edward Copenhaver Susan Kay Dow ley Sandra Kay Eash Dee Ann Easterdav Monte J. Edson KAY AIRGOOD — French Club 1. 2. 3,4, Pep Club 1, F.H.A. 3. 4. B.O.K.C. 2, 3. 4. N.H.S.. 3. 4. Yearbook 3. 4, Photographer, Post Script 2. JOELYNN BAECHLER — Powder-puff 3.4. KEN ALT1NE — Ban.) 1. 2. 3, 4, Choir 1, 2. Tee Pee Talk 2, Post Script 4. CRAIG BAKEMAN — Varsity Club 3. 4. Youth In Gov’t. 4. N.H.S. 3,4, Golf 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4, Yearbook 3. 4. Boys State 3. MARK ALTINE— Track 2.3.4. v TED BAKER — Wrestling 1. 2. 3. 4. Class Representative 2. 4, Class President 3. MARY ALTINE — Choir 1, Band 1. 2, 3. 4. F.H.A. 3. 4. Youth In Gov’t. 3. 4, Advisory Committee 2. BOB BECKTELL — Football 2. 3. 4, Baseball 2. 3. 4. N.H.S. 4. Band 1. 2. 3,4. CINDY BENASH — Basketball 1. 2, Volleyball 1, 2. 3,4. Track 1, 2. 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2. B.O.E.C. 2, 3, Pep Club 1, 2, Varsity Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Class President 4. Class Secretary 3. French Club 1. v ' Powder Puff 3,4, D.A.R. 4. -I JEFF BAECHLER — Football 1, 2. 3. 4, Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Class Treasurer 2. JERRY BENNETT — Football 2,3. CHELLE BERGERSON — F.H.A. 4. Pep Club 1. 2, 3. Ski Club 3.4. French Club 3, Band 1.2, 3.4. B.O.E.C. 4. LISA CHOLOMETES — Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Cheerleader 1. 2. F.H.A. 2. N.H.S. 3. 4. Voiles ball 2. 3. 4. Basketball 2. Track 2. Powder Puff 3. 4. Chieflones 1. Pep Club 1. 2. Homecoming Attendant 1. Homecoming Queen 4. STEPH BLACK — Pep Club 1, F.H.A. 2. Basketball 1.2. Volleyball 1. 2, 3. 4. Track 1. 2. 4. Varsity Club 2. 3, 4, Youth In Gov’t 4. GLEN BLOCK — Wrestling 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 1. 2, Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. SCOTT COPENHAVER — Class President 1, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Youth in Gov’t. 3, 4. Varsity Club 3,4, N.H.S. 3,4, Boys’ State 3. SUSAN DOWLEY — French Club 1. 2. 3. F.H.A. 4. FREI) BUCK — Football 1. 2, 3. 4. Track 1. Basketball 1.2, 3.4. JEFF CAST — Varsity Club 3. 4, (Pres. 4), N.H.S. 3. 4, (Treas. 4). Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4, Yearbook 4, Powder Puff Coach 3. 4. Football All-Conference 3, 4, Baseball All-Conference 3. CAROLYN CHAMNESS — Basketball 1.2. 3. 4. Track 1.2. 3.4. Picture Not Available MONTE EDSON — Photo Club 1. Roxanne Renee Erbe Laurie Anne Gardner Rebecca Marie Hagner April V. Harrison Jamie E. Hayes Denise D. Hill 22 Ricky Allen Hodgson Mark W. Hurley Jeane E. Hosier Cynthia A. Johnston Katherine E. Kiefer Geoffrey Paul Lynch King Kathy Anne Koscielnv Ted J. Krull Tamara Kay Lamb Kent Robert Lane Rolland Rex Lucas Paula J. Leinbach 2 a ROXANNE ERBE — Basketball 1. Cheerleader 2, 4, Post Script 3, 4, Yearbook 4. B.O.E.C. 3. 4. (Sec 4). Pep Club 1. 2. 4. French Club 1. 2. 3. 4, (Sec 2), F.H.A. 3, 4. Class Secretary 1, 4. Class Rep. 2. Go Reporter 4, South Bend Youth Generation Page 4. SARA FEATHERSTONE — Choir 1. 2, French Club 3, 4. FELICIA FINCH — Chieftones 1, School Advisory Committee 3, 4, N.H.S. 3. 4. French Club 3. 4, F.H.A. 4, 4-H 1. 2. 3, 4. Youth In Gov’t. 3, Ski Club 3, 4, School Plav 2, 3. Band 1,2, 3, 4, U.M.Y.F. 1.2, 3, 4. CONNIE GROVES — Track 1. Cheerleading 1. 2, 3. Powder Puff 3. 4. Pep Club 1.2, French Club 1. F.H.A. 2. JORGE LUIS GUEVARA — Cross Country 4, Wrestling 4, Track 4, Post Script 4. REBECCA HAGNER — F.H.A. 3. 4. Basketball 3, 4. French Club 3, 4. Band 1.2. 3.4. Pep Club 1, Choir 1. 2. Chieftones 1, Assistant Coach for elementary basketball 3, 4. DAVID FORD — Football 1, 2. 3, Basketball 1, Track 3, Wrestling 2. LAURIE GARDNER — Cheerleading 1, 2. 3. F.H.A. 2, 3. 4. Band 1, 2. 3. 4, Powder Puff 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2. MATT GASPER — Wrestling 1. jr_ f Tr- APRIL HARRISON f t JAMIE HAYES — Powder Puff 3.4. Picture Not Available Picture Not Available DENISE HILL — Powder Puff 3. 4. 2 RICK HODGSON — Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1,2, Baseball 1. MARK HURLEY — Track 1, 2. Football 1, 2. 3. 4, Varsity Club 1. 2, 3. Ski Club 3. JEANE HUSTER — French Club 1. F.H.A.2. CINDY JOHNSTON — Basketball 1, Powder Puff 4. KATHY KIEFER — French Club 3. National Honor Society 3. 4. PAUL KING — Canoe Club 2, 3, 4, Rugby 1, 3. Basketball 2. Military training 1. Football 4. Film Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 4. Track 4, B.O.E.C. 4. Ski Club 4. KATHY KOSCIELNY — F.H.A. 1. 2. V 3. B.O.E.C. 1. 2. (Historian). Class Representative 1. TED KRULL — Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1.2. TAMMY LAMB — Cheerleader 1. 2. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club 1. Pep Cbd) 1. 2. Class Rep. 3. Volleyball 2. Band 1,2.3. 4. Teepee Talk 3. KENT LANE Picture Not Available ROLLAND LUCAS — F.F.A. 3. 4. 4-H 1.2. 3.4. Wrestling 4. Picture Not Available PAULA LEINBACH 25 Christy Lynn McBride Michael J. Mann Kimberly Faye Mathew Dale LaMar Miller Debra Faye Miller Randy Gene Miller Timothy James Miller Peter Eugene Nicholson Craig Kevin Outman William Lewis Owen, Jr. Leonard B. Parker Christopher James Pfenning 26 Carl D. Sassaman 27 CHRIS McBRIDE — Cheerleading 1, 2. Ski Club 2, 3. 4. Picture Not Available MIKE MANN — Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, Wrestling 3, Post Script 3. 4. Yearbook 3. Student Council 1. KIM MATHEW — Basketball 1, French Club 1, 2, 3, 4. (Pres. 2), Class Officer 1. 2. 3. 4, N.H.S. 3. 4. Homecoming Attendant 1, 4, Post Script 3, 4, (Editor 4). Go Reporter 4, St. Joe County News 4, Young Generation Page 4. TIM MILLER — Track 1. 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 1, 2, 4, Varsity Club 1. PETE NICHOLSON — Track 1, 2. Basketball 1. CRAIG OUTMAN — Band 1. Football 1,2, 3. Basketball 1, 2. 3. Track 2. DALE MILLER — Track 1, Football 1,2. Basketball 1. BILL OWEN — Football 1. 2. Ski Club 2,3,4. DEB MILLER — Band 1, 2. 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Powder Puff 3, 4, Basketball Manager 4. RANDY MILLER — Football 1, 2, Basketball 1.2. Band 1.2, 3, 4. LEONARD PARKER — Ski Club 2. Debate Team 1, French Club 4. CHRIS PFENNING CURT POWELL — 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Wrestling 1. 2. Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4, Fellowship 1,2,3,4. JESSE SALISBURY — Golf 1. 2. 4. Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 2. Class V.P. 2, Student Council 3, 4, (Pres. 4). Youth In Gov't. 4. DONNA PROUTY — Pep Club 1, F.H.A. 2. B.O.E.C. 3. Powder Puff 4. DORIS RENTFROW — F.H.A. 2. 3. 4, Office Help 3, Share Time 4, N.H.S. 4, Volleyball 4. ft - . ■; TERESA SCHAEFFER — Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Ski Club 2, 3, 4. F.H.A. 3. 4. Pep Club 4, Track 1. I —- -..'iv— i CARL SASSAMAN — Football 2. Track 3,4. MARK RIPPLINGER — Industrial Arts 3,4. MIKE RIVERS Picture Not Available DANA ROYCE — Youth In Gov’t. 2, 3, Matmaid 1, 2,3, 4, Pep Club 1,2,3, Yearbook 3, Powder Puff 3, 4, School Play 1. DENISE SCHUMACHER — F.H.A. 2, 3. 4, Band 1, 2. 3. 4, Cheerleading 1,4. N.H.S. 3. 4, French Club 1, 3, School Play 3. B.O.E.C. 3, 4. Volleyball 2. Picture Not Available LYNNE SHEAKS — Pep Club 2. Ski Club 3. French Club 3. N.H.S. 3.4. KAREN SILK — F.H.A. 4. Choir 1, 2, Music Club 1. 29 Gary Dean Shoppell Vicki Lynn Smith Stephen Maclean Snyder Mark Allen Stears Bryan Duane Strang Pamela Jo Easterday Strang Gary Wayne Stump Michael J. Stutsman Kevin Brian Sullivan Susan M. Tastula Roger W. Terry Edward A. Tyree Robert John Wagner Connie Louise Wilson Deborah Kay Yoder Rebecca Mae Wegner Vann Richard Weiderman Carol Lynne Wertz Dennis Charles Wood Dodee Kay Wood Candi S. Strawser Wozniel Vicki Lynn Yoder Pat Meekhof Advisor Jim Stambaugh Advisor GARY SHOPPELL — Football 1. Football Manager 2, Football. Basketball and Track Trainer 3, 4, Varsity Club 3. 4, Student Council 4. VICKI SMITH — French Club 1,2, 3, 4. STEVE SNYDER — Cross Country 1, 2. 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, French Club 1,2. GARY STUMP Picture Not Available MIKE STUTSMAN — Football 1. 2. 3,4, Wrestling 2. 3. 4, Band 1, 2. KEVIN SULLIVAN — Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. Youth In Gov’t. 3, 4. Class Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 1. MARK STEARS — Football 2, Wrestling 1. BRYAN STRANG — Track 1, Football 1, 2. 3, 4. Wrestling 1. 2, 3. 4, Varsity Club 2.3, 4. PAM STRANG — French Club 2, 3. SUE TASTULA — Powder Puff 3, 4. ROGER TERRY 32 ROBERT WAGNER — Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, N.H.S. 3, 4, Track 1,2, 3, 4, Post Script 4, Powder Puff Cheerleader 3. BECKY WEGNER — Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, Yearbook 3, 4, Powder Puff 3, 4, School Plays 1, 2, 3, 4, N.H.S. 4. VANN WEIDERr AN — Wrestling 1, 2, 3. Track 3, Fo ball 1,2. CAROL WERTZ — Child Care Center 3, Elementary School Assistant 4, Nursery School Assistant 4. CONNIE WILSON — F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, B.O.E.C. 3, Band 1,2,3,4. DENNIS WOOD Picture Not Available DODEE WOOD — Band 1, 2, French Club 1,2. DEB YODER — N.H.S. 3. 4, B.O.E.C. 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 4, Volleyball 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 4, Class Officer 4, Varsity Club 4. VICKI YODER — French Club 1, 2, 3, F.H.A. 2, Powder Puff 3, Nursery School Assistant 4. CANDI STRAWSER WOZNIEL — French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 3, 4, Powder Puff 3, Offic.e Help 1, 2, N.H.S. 3, 4, Football Statkeeper 4. Figure and physique: Lisa Cholometes and Kevin Sullivan. Jolliest: Lynne Sheaks. Jolliest: Gary Shopped. Class clown: Roger Terry. Most desirable date: Jeff Baechler. Best dressed: Chelle Berger son. Best athlete: Jeff Cast. Best personality: Denise Schumacher. Friendliest: Rebecca Hagner. Friendliest: Fred Buck. Lady: Kim Mathew. Gentleman: Scott Copenhaver. 34 MOCK ELECTIONS MOST POPULAR — Lisa Cholometes and Kevin Sullivan BEST PERSONALITY — Denise Schumacher and Fred Buck MOST DESIRABLE DATE — Lisa Cholometes and Jeff Baechler MOST ALL AROUND — Lisa Cholometes and Jeff Cast CLASS PEST — Deb Miller and Jesse Salisbury CLASS CLOWN — Lynne Sheaks and Roger Terry JOLLIEST — Lynne Sheaks and Gary Shoppell FRIENDLIEST — Rebecca Hagner and Fred Buck PESSIMIST — Steph Black and Jeff Cast OPTIMIST — Becky Wegner and Scott Copenhaver LATE FOR EVERYTHING — Tammy Lamb and Rick Hodgson MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED — Deb Yoder and Scott Copenhaver ACTOR AND ACTRESS — Becky Wegner and Curtis Powell QUIETEST — Doris Rentfrow and Craig Bakeman MOST TALKATIVE — Steph Black and Roger Terry WOLF AND FLIRT — Connie Wilson and Jesse Salisbury BEST DANCER — Becky Wegner and Jesse Salisbury BEST DRESSED — Chelle Bergerson and Kevin Sullivan CLASS ARTIST — Kathy Kiefer and Monte Edson LADY AND GENTLEMAN — Kim Mathew and Scott Copenhaver BEST ATHLETE — Carolyn Chamness and Jeff Cast CLASS MUSICIAN — Becky Wegner and Bob Becktell BEST LOOKING — Lisa Cholometes and Jeff Baechler TEACHERS PET — Kim Mathew and Jeff Cast MOST STUDIOUS — Kathy Kiefer and Craig Bakeman FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE — Lisa Cholometes and Kevin Sullivan CLASS WILLS To Gail Brandli. I, Ken Altine will my ability to say To Sei Na Biutta Facha to Mr. Smith and get away with it. Suffi-eiente? Seeing I don’t have much time left I w ish to keep this simple. I give my A.S. to E.K. (Huggy) because he knows how to use it. Mike Mann. I, Deb Miller, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to be a trouble maker” in band to Brad Strawser. And the ability to always get away with it. I. Teresa Schaeffer, will to Scott Rickey the ability to only come a couple times a week and still get A’s B's. And the best of luck always to Bob. Jeff. Jerry. John. Mark, and Scott. I. Kathy Koscielny, will to Shannon Games my baseball cap and to Randy WINO” Laws my ability to pretend I’m sober. To Monica Rodwick 1 will the ability to stand up on skis no matter what condition I’m in. Also to Julie Crist and Cheri Hurely my total insanity. I. Rebecca Hagner, will to Allen Stautz the dexterity to keep my Saint Bernard locked up in your barn without anyone knowing, and I leave to you my reliable slaves. To Lisa Cline and Chris Morris, I leave whatever it takes to be loyal to your new master, Allen. And to all my other friends I will all the happiness and true friendship I obtained throughout my school years. I. Roger Terry , will my height to Steve Ransberger. I, Bob Wagner, will my excellent field goal form to Moose Nihart in football and to Keith Cast my field goal percentage in basketball. I. Craig Outman, being of drunken and worn out body will my ability to buy booze anywhere in this state without an I.D. And my stinking P.E. locker to anyone who can stand it, and all my love to Julie Mitchell. I. Ted Krull, will to Randy Fisher and Ed Rentfrow my baseball ability. To the Engels, Rodwick and Danaher a lot of fun your last years in school. I. Jeanne Huster, will to Darcy Royce a good time in her last years, and for Lori Knepp, Royce and Hodgson the best in life. Keep Party in! I. Leonard CRASH” Parker, bequeath my driving ability to Sargent Shultz and my STICKS with P.E. shorts and shoes to my brother. I also bequeath my truck to all my Kittens” and my scuba equipment to all the fishes in the school. I. Steve Snyder, will to Mrs. Pfefferle my good trusty alarm clock so she will have my promptness. And to Mr. Meek I will anyone who can make the cross country team a success. I, Ted Baker, will my ability and skill of driving fast to Randy Laws and my ability to talk my way out of tickets to Steve Barczak. I, Mary Altine, will to anybody who has the guts to make fun of, correct, listen to, ruin the day of. or generally mess up Mr. Smith, all the luck in the world to get away with it. (you’ll need it) To my classmates I would like to give all the luck and good fortune they will need to succeed. And to Mr. Smith I have one message, you have not seen the last of me.” I. Roxanne Erbe, being of open mouth and misplaced mind do hereby will to Cathy Heign my ability to lose my voice after a game, to Janee Rex all the 1CK refunds she can handle and to Shannon Games my ability to drive straight no matter what the conditions are. I, Craig Bakeman. being of closed mouth and full mind, will my superior left side to Mr. Jarrad so that he can finally become a great person. Also my 4 year reserve golf position to John Luttman and my position as psychiatrist of Kim Mathew and Roxanne Erbe to any willing sucker who feels he can survive their many problems. I, Kim Mathew, being of absent mind and underdeveloped body will to Dimples all of my headaches from the hassles of class officer meetings and Post Script (and some aspirins to cure them), to Rosie my ability to stay out of ditches and my ability to think before speaking and to Hindy all of my unused band-aids. I, Connie Groves, will my great sewing ability to Mrs. Slack. I, Steph Black, will to Jill Tucker my inability to get along with Uncle Ted; My sets and serves to Brenda Lamb so she won’t get splinters, and to Cindy Harman my high grade point average and inability to get accepted into National Brown-nose Society. Felicia Finch, To my friends in all grades: You are the most 36 important things I have gained from high school. 1 will miss sharing your problems and helping you cause goofy rowdy rue-kuses. Also 1 leave my non-existent parking-space and matching car to no one else and Rex Cummings, although no one else needs it more than Rex. I, Deh Yoder, will to Eric Kistler my perfectly straight arms. To Randy and Jerry I will my clean mind. 1, Kathy Kiefer, hereby complete my will (as follows) in the presence of witness: To my brother I leave nothing because he wouldn’t want it anyway. To Mr. Jarrad (in his own words: my Favorite analysis teacher”) I leave my ability to add, subtract and multiply (the ability of which he has none). To Mr. Smith (whom I vaguely remember from my junior year) I leave my ability to speak and still be understood. Also I hereby bequeath my trusty locker to any new 7th grader who is intelligent enough to take it, especially since it is filled with the thoughts and memories of 4 years of homework (possibly even 6) w hich he (she or it) could definitely use. Thus (as above) is the content of my will since I have nothing else to give except for my superb intelligence which I shall keep to myself for obvious reasons. I, Denise Schumacher, will to Randy Arnett the biggest Rockey Mountain Oyster for his man-size appetite. I. Gary Shoppell, being of sound mind and bad knee leave to Rich Souter my tape scissors but only if he learns how to use them. To Mike Lemmerhart Blivet” I leave my hairy chest since he will never reach puberty. To Chris Starr I’ll leave my Stridex and Ronco zit remover. And finally to Dan Gest I leave my Elvis impression and the ability to get the chicks. I, Chris McBride, do not will to my sister Kathy my ability to get caught at everything I do. And to the Nat Kaz” and the Pimp” my problem of trying to talk Ms. Meekhof into anything. I, Jeff Cast, being of able mind (from Mr. Bargwell) and superb body (at least it will be some day) will my number 30 in all sports to the Pigeon Hall of Fame, since no one can fill it as well as 1 did. Also to Mr. Jarrad and Mr. Hackman my golden arm for them to give to whoever needs it, (shooting, pitching) and to Keith Cast and Brenda Lamb my ability to be teacher’s pet in all classes, except Mr. Martin’s. I, Cindy Benash, will to Brenda Lamb next year’s Senior Class President. I, Jesse Salisbury, being of strained mind and used body bequeath to Jimbob Stambaugh my ability to handle radical students, to Gina Cholometes my over-whelming personality, to Mike (Blivet) Lemmerhart my coolness to get girls, and to anyone who can get into the F.H.A. style show to see Dianne Pillow model for you. I, Scott Copenhaver, in little mind and fairly good body hereby leave to Blivet one can of red paint to carry on the tradition of painting the cannon. Also to Blivet my football position and spelling ability . I, Connie Wilson, will to my brother. Tim my WILD” ways. To Randy WINO” Laws my ability to pretend I'm sober during band practice and not get caught. To Scott Rickey my ability to speed and never gel a ticket. To Tim Green and Todd Delp I will my ability to give jov rides’’ and famous stops” without wrecking my car. I, Carolyn Charmless, will to Donny my ability to skip lines while running race horses during basketball practice and not get caught. To Mr. Stambaugh the ability to buy a new 1979 Renegade Jeep. I, Jerry Bennett, being of determinated mind and great body, will to Dan Gest my ability to pester Gina Lawson. To Bill Cle-well I will my nickname ugly”. To Gina Lawson I will all the coordination she can get. I, Arelene Astling. will to the girls’ basketball team to always smile just before you're going to kill ’em, so Mrs. Benne and Mr. Jarrad don’t think you're up to anything. To Darcy Royce the ability to go to a party and get a guy!! I. Mike Stutsman, being of imperfect mind and idiotic body do hereby bequeath the so undernamed to receive the to-be-named objects from I the above-signed: Randy Laws the ability to wander the halls at random and to give a plausible and acceptable excuse when questioned, and to Robert Blue my genuine, imitation, gold-plated swastika and my WWII German assault knife with the broken blade. I, Kevin Sullivan, being of sound mind and broken body will to Mike Blivet” Lemmerhart my double shelf P.E. locker. To Steve Dimos my football number 21”. To my brother to play more basketball than I did sitting on the bench. To Dan Gest my ability to have girls go crazy over _ u and to anyone in the school my nickname WILDMAN if they can handle it. I, Lisa Cholometes, being of all mind and no body wish to will my uninflated balloons to Peevey”, maybe she’ll have better luck at inflating them!! P.S. Do your exercises!! SENIOR TRIP Class of '79 Beach Bums Julius and his little Caesars. Don’t shoot, I give! Craig and Jeff dig the Florida sand and sun. Back seat riders. Get down, Leonard! The Almighty Toga King! Lunch at Kennedy Space Center. Seniors picking up their final souvenirs of Florida. David and Ted clowning around. 38 Rebecca and Theresa on the prowl for something tall, dark and handsome. Florida, there we go! Is that w hat goes on at a toga party? Let’s face it Scott. Kathy has better legs. Dancing fools. Mark, don’t you know three is a crowd? Leonard and Dennis looking for the perfect 10. Duck Power! 39 SENIOR BREAKFAST Now, no food fights, Craig. Gosh you girls, let Kay have some. I wonder what’s so funny. Here's to the elass of 79. Rebecca and Theresa still on the prowl while Leonard has found his perfect 10. Caught tainting the food! And they’re Seniors? to Wonder how many are stuck to the ceiling. II COMMENCEMENT CLASS MOTTO: Now horizons to explore . . . New friends to meet. . . New doors to open . . . CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose CLASS COLORS: Red and Black DATE: June 7, 1979 TIME: 7:30 p.m. Jeff receives help with his flower. Guys prepare for the night’s festivities. I ast talk as seniors. Well, I'm ready, what’s next? You can't balance a hat on an unbalanced head! Come on Laurie, everyone else is dressed. 42 A handshake and a diploma for Scott. Mr. Stambaugh and Ms. Meekhof address the seniors. Kay receives the Aurora Club scholarship. A kiss from Chelle. Mrs. Melchi presents Deb with the BOEC scholar- A time for seriousness, ship. Mr. Ward says his last few thoughts to the class of 1979. 43 Ready . . . Go! The final moments for the Class of 79. Class president Cindy Benash gives her speech. Gary is reeognized for his contributions to the athletic department. Ed gets his diploma. It only took us 13 years to get here. The last walk for that long road ahead. Mark receives congratulations. Taking them off for the last time. I made it! It’s finally over! Mr. Ward thanks Baccalaureate speaker Rev. Stenhouse. The reception line outside. TOP TEN Lisa Cholometes Co-Salu tatorian Kathy Kiefer Co-Salutatorian Back Row, Left to Right: Deb Miller, Bob Becktell, Deb Yoder, Mark Ripplinger. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Felicia Finch, Lisa Cholometes, Kathy Kiefer, Kim Mathew, Craig Bakeman. Not Pictured: Mary Altine. Felicia Finch Valedictorian CLASS SPONSORS JIM STAMBAUCII Senior Class Sponsor You now have finished four years of hassle, sweat, frustration — and enjoyable times. You have finished your senior year of high school and are about to start the eighth grade of life.” Many of you are thinking, Phew, I’m glad that’s all over” and some Where did the last few years go.” Whatever thoughts you hold, the time has come to move on. You will inherit problems of economics, politics, ecology, over-population, and paramount, human relationships. Sounds like a lot of bad stuff, doesn’t it? It is. I hope that we, my colleagues and I, have given you the tools to approach these problems with confidence. I hope that we have imparted material that gives you a rudimentary knowledge of these problems and, more importantly, a curiosity to extend that knowledge beyond ours. I hope we have given you a courage to face these things, not turn away and say, Let those who know about those things, do something.” I hope you will find these things we call problems mere challenges. I hope that we have afforded you opportunities to see alternatives to life so that you have a wide range from which to choose. Life is not problems, you know. On the contrary. There’s a lot of neat stuff too. I hope we have given you the insight to recognize and enjoy the good things. The ability to wonder at the intricacies of a leaf, or to lie on your back, watching spring night constellations and recall the myth of Orion, or because of trigonometry, make that final, winning pool shot. I hope you will find satisfaction in being able to prepare a meal for which people compliment you or creating an atrocious art object which eveyrone else calls an ashtray but which you know is a bust of Mick Jagger. 1 hope you have gained an appreciation of the word love.” Ultimately, I hope we have let you know, in one way or another, that wre care about you — as students, individuals, humans. I hope that we have cracked an opening in the universe of awareness around you. An awareness which allows you to recognize the humanness of others. They are subject to the same desires, pains and frustrations as you. Those others” extend around the world even though their colors, religion and languages differ. Looking back through this, I find a lot of I hopes.” Grammatically it’s redundant, but emotionally it’s heartfelt. I have hopes for you collectively and many of you whom I know well, personally. That’s why I teach. And I hope you will have hope — For all its sham and drudgery, it’s still a beautiful world.” Seniors, I’ve enjoyed you. PAT MKKKHOF Senior Class Sponsor This graduation is just another stepping stone in your life. Your big challenge is yet to come. I hope we, as teachers and parents have prepared you for that challenge. I hope you have acquired the courage and the ability to cope with life’s trials along with its joys. Don’t allow your possible failures to destroy you. Those situations will also be learning experiences. I hope all of you have developed a good sense of self-worth and self-identity. I hope everyone of you learns to love and allow yourselves to be loved. Stay aware of nature, your surroundings and most of all, people and do not hurt or abuse these things. There is value and honor in a good day’s work.” If you, by plan or by chance, enjoy that work and do your best, you will be a success. Do not work at being a success at the expense of sacrificing your own self or beliefs, or infringing on those of others. Remain sensitive to the emotions and feelings of yourself and others. If you have peace within yourself, you will be happy and help make those that mean the most to you happy. That is much easier said than done. I wish all of you the best of luck in that endeavor. You have your work cut out for you. It’s a great feeling to be able to wake up in the morning and be able to say, It’s great to be alive,” and then to proceed to spend each day to its fullest degree. Pat Meekhof 47 Jim Stambaugh VALEDICTORIAN CO-SALUTATORIAN To my graduating classmates, parents, friends, teachers: I welcome you all to this, the 106th graduation exercise of White Pigeon, 1979. I am here Indore you to summarize past and future, as so many have done before. But I cannot summarize the hopes of the entire Senior Class. It is our blessing that our many plans and expectations would probably fill a book. These diversities mean some of us probably won't see each other again, but they do prove that our education has succeeded in dealing with us and training us as individuals. It certainly means that we ourselves have also succeeded. We have succeeded in reaching one of our first aims here tonight. As a freshman, I remember something that I wanted very much to do was to work to get the highest grades I could possibly get. It was then that I realized how I could also enjoy learning for its own sake. I have followed both points for four years. That goal I set in my freshman year has now been reached, but not completed. Learning and achieving need never stop after the senior year. So that I will not leave behind too quickly the thirteen years now past, I would like to extend thanks and a few words to: The community schools' faculties and especially our sponsors. On behalf of the entire class I want to thank you for providing by your example and beliefs as much as lessons, bases for ideas and judgments. Thank you for making clubs and activities available. A special acknowledgement goes to the faculty who participated in the senior breakfast. We really do appreciate it. To our many, many friends among the underclassmen — you know what tonight means. Tonight we leave you to pretty much handle things yourselves. I hope you will look beyond limitations put to you now, so that you have a clear view of what you can do in the future. We will miss you. To our parents — what we owe you is illimitable. You all deserve awards such as the diplomas we receive tonight. But we hope you will be content with a feeling of pride and success, and, from us, thanks in our ow n individual ways. And finally to my classmates — In a matter of minutes we will be alumni. It is now time for us to prove for ourselves the things we have only heard about. Time to see what is right for us and perhaps rewrite things to make them better. We should remember that tonight is just an apprehensive step into meeting new people and learning life from them. We cannot be afraid to learn about life. Therefore, whether you feel your life’s work will best be met with individuality or teamwork, I wish you not luck, but opportunities, love, and especially, new people to meet. I would like to close with a paragraph from my Uncle Lee Cramp-ton’s Salutatory speech made to the graduating class of White Pigeon, in 1945. It says what I feel very well. It says: The best way to learn is to live. Jobs, colleges, and homes are waiting, ready to build on the foundation that high school has made. In fact, no one ever dares to stop learning. Anyone falling into that error would soon find themselves lost in this world of swift changes.'' With that, I would like to welcome you to our commencement exercises. God Bless you and thanks. This is not the end — but the beginning. I’ve heard it a thousand times; this is not the end — but the beginning. Perhaps — but for many or even all of us, it is the end. The end of what seemed like a lifetime of almost unwanted education, which included mountains of homework, 2 day tests that took 2 weeks to study for, and book reports, term papers and many more such miscellaneous items. I suppose, since we shall be sent out to start a new and different life, this is a beginning. Also, considering we shall never return to this life of 'ease' (?) once we have left it, this is the end. Now what? We are being shoved into the world of gas shortages, overtime hours, traffic jams, taxes and all problems connected. Sure, I know, we’ve been confronted with some of these things, but never like this. I, myself, recently got a full-time job and for the life of me, I can’t figure out how you parents can take it, even if it is only for a mere 45 years (or so). I must say, though, there are a few in this graduating class who are rather excited, if not completely overjoyed at the idea (or fact as the case is now bec oming) that they very soon will leave this humdrum life and go out into that world of opportunities, adventure, and fun-without adult supervision. Then again, and I speak for myself also, there are those that would really rather stay secure at home for the next 2 or 20 years. To us, this world is filled with too many people, disorder, and just plain confusion in general. I don’t know — perhaps we will be the ones to change the shape of the world, perhaps not. Either way, it must be done. Pollution, extinction, prejudice, corruption — all mainly man-made things — need to be eliminated. Perhaps (maybe) as the years go by and the efforts of different generations are combined, we can solve our problems, eliminate these things, and make the world more presentable to future graduating classes. Thank you. Katherine E. Kiefer Co-Salutatorian Felicia Finch, Valedictorian CO-SALUTATORIAN CLASS PRESIDENT Good evening high school faculty, parents, and guests. As we seniors sit here tonight, different feelings overcome each and everyone of us. Those feelings may be ones of happiness or perhaps those of sadness. Whatever the case, we are all faced with the same situation and ask ourselves, What do I want to do with my life?” It’s all up to us now and we have to make our own decisions. However, when looking for an answer, we must never be too proud to ask for advice or feel we have to prove ourselves to anyone. If we want to prove something we should prove it to ourselves. Let's be successful, because we want to be successful — be able to be proud of what we are, of what we make ourselves. As we all know, it’s not going to be easy facing this complicated world, for there is much to be explored. Nevertheless, each of us can make it, or at least better our chances if we BE OURSELVES; be as individual as we can and believe with confidence in ourselves. We should watch out for those individuals who will try to mold our lives; making us someone or something they want us to be. We have to live for ourselves; make ourselves happy. At the same time, think not only of ourselves but of others. We should share a little of our happiness with those around us — learn to give and not always to receive. If we fail to do so, in the end when we need a friend, we'll call out loud and nobody will answer. Always remember that we get out of life just exactly what we put into it. Some of us may strive to do our very best, and yet others of us may limit ourselves as to what we put forth. Whatever the case, each one of us has that choice. Each of our lives will be unique for we all have different goals. In closing, I would like to thank the teaching staff for all their help and guidance through these years. Your efforts will always be remembered and appreciated. Most important, though, a special thanks goes to the parents. Their love and support is what made it possible for us to be here tonight. Each one of us greatly appreciates all you have done. Good luck to the class of ’79 and may your lives be filled with happiness and love. Lisa Cholometes Co-Salutatorian I would like to welcome all the parents, teachers, friends for joining us as we graduate. We appreciate all the help each and everyone of you has given us in the past. Now we have to set our own goals and go after them, and if we don’t succeed, at least, we ourselves know that we gave it a try. But we must keep seeking other goals until we do succeed. I have learned this through the teachers I have had in my many classes. Our parents have tried to set good examples for us to live by in our future. Some of them will be used, others may not be, but that is the choice we have to make. We should not always depend on other people or what they say or think. It is all up to us now, we are on our own. Life is what we make it, not what others try to make it. There are many decisions we have to make in our futures. We have to decide if we want to go to college, and what we want to major in, or to get a job, or get married, each and every one of us has to make the decision for ourselves. Some of us at first might make the wrong decision. Always remember we have made it this far and I think if we really want to make it in life, we will succeed. Our class of '79 has accomplished a lot in the years we have been in high school. The girls won the Powder Puff games their junior and senior years. This was the first time in W.P. High School history. Another first was the seniors getting to go to Florida for the Senior trip. I really think this trip brought our class closer together. I would like to thank Mr. Stambaugh and Ms. Meekhof for helping us through the years. I would also like to thank Mr. Brokaw for his help during our Freshman and Sophomore years. And our grateful thanks to Mr. Starmann and Mrs. Bergerson for helping out and chaperoning our senior trip. They were a great help. In closing I would like to wish each of you the very best of luck on which ever path you choose upon graduation. And I also wish for you — new horizons to explore — new friends to meet and new doors to open. Cynthia Benash Senior Class President 49 CLASS HISTORY Well, now comes the time that these past 13 years of high school and elementary come to an end. That’s why we are here, to give you the history of this class in our version. It all started back in kindergarten. Oh, what it was like to grab your own little rug and take a nap (Roland Lucas seemed just as comfortable with his burlap sack.) It was also eating our cookies and playing with the clay, except for Curt (Powell), who enjoyed eating the clay and playing with his cookies. First grade seemed to be a higher level of learning. No more naps even though somebody found a way to have one. At the recesses boys never thought of chasing girls, only after other guys. Right, Roger (Terry)? Now the freshman girls chase after Jeff Baechler. I don’t know why; I guess he hasn’t matured yet. Second, third, and fourth grades seemed to be just growing stages in school. Steve (Snyder) seemed to be the only one to be growing. Steve what happened to you? Don’t laugh Roxanne (Erbe), you’re down there with him. Fifth grade seemed to be a whole new experience at Central Elementary. We had to change classes to prepare us for junior high. But out in Union they experienced the paddle of Mr. McKenzie, right Scott (Copenhaver)? Junior High is the beginning of this long but short journey. The White Pigeon kids all had to put up with the unknown Union people. Some made friends, some made enemies, and some love affairs in the case of Ted Krull and Laurie Gardner. Seventh grade was dedicated to not being stepped on in the halls. In the eighth grade we weren’t so small any more. We were bigger than most people. Only thing, eighth grade was preparing for high school but it ain’t helped some of us. Sorry Mr. Smith, your English class didn’t help me (Kevin) very much. The big time was at dances. It looked like a football game. There were two huddles, one of boys and one of girls. Jesse always seemed to be in the middle of the boys, but I never saw him with a girl. Oh, he was in the covers with Roger. But even eighth grade was full of hard work. Everyone thought that Mrs. McKenzie would be hard but she gave us a second chance on tests. It helped Kim Mathew. Also ask Roger Terry about Mr. Blue’s Civics class when he let things fly open. Junior High will be remembered as a stepping stone to high school. Well, we finally made it to high school, ninth grade, or are we back in kindergarten? The only welcome we received from the upper classmen was a kick in the butt. Everything around us felt big; the seniors, the principal, and especially Fred Buck. The high school dances were probably the hardest to get used to. Nobody danced. Everyone just sat up in the bleachers and made-out. Talk about no fun. It didn’t make any difference for Jeff Cast and Chris McBride though. They didn’t know how to dance anyways. Tenth grade, finally made it out of the cellar. There are still alot of new faces around, but at least they are smaller than us, except in Roger Terry’s case. New things happened our sophomore year. We got our class rings, Craig Bakeman finally talked, and Jimbob joins the rank of White Pigeon’s finest. And also Gary Shoppell finally went into puberty. Our junior year was a year full of accomplishments. We were the first juniors to win the Powder Puff crown, to shatter the magazine sales total mark, and finally translating Kevin Sullivan’s speech to English. With the becoming of Juniors was a more sophisticated schedule. More time was devoted to studying and rollin’’ on the geometry. But when we decided to take a little time off school we did it together, even if it meant almost getting kicked out of school for a little case of Dune Fever.” Our Senior year, the right to say that we have successfully accomplished our first major task in life. The right to say we are the graduates of 1979. The right to tell Mr. Blue to take a hike. Our Senior year was full of chills, spills, and thrills. From Denise Hill and Cindy Johnston being followed by Mr. Blue, to Lisa Cholometes jumping into my shower on the senior trip. The thrill of routing the juniors in Powder Puff, to slipping past them in the Junior-Senior basketball game. The climax of the year had to have happened on the senior trip. The toga party. When Mr. Stambaugh slipped on his provocative shroud or was it when he leaped to the dance floor and enacted his version of Saturday Night Fever (or was it the Dancing Fool)? The anti-climax to the senior trip had to have been Chelle Bergerson and Lisa Cholometes hallway dance of Knock on Wood,” Jeff Cast’s Loco-Motion Express, and Tim Miller and Mark Hurley’s all-nighter parties. From my vodka injected oranges to Ma Bergerson babying Jeff Baechler’s sun-burn all the way home, the senior trip was something to remember. As our High School career comes to a close, the memories are remembered, and the future is planned. The responsibilities are piled on and the trek begins, but before the course is set above, Kevin and myself (Jesse) would like to take time-out from our history and wish every graduate the best of luck in the future and thank-you for being a part of our past. Thank-You Kevin Sullivan Jesse Salisbury 51 EXCHANGE STUDENTS You can always spot the exchange students when you return to school each fall. They are the ones who sit in the back of the room of the Government and American History classes. They are always somewhat quiet and then difficult to understand when they do talk. And they never become involved in sports, clubs, or school activities. Not unless they are very special people. White Pigeon had the pleasure of entertaining two very special people, Jorge Guevara and Paul King. Jorge was active in cross country, wrestling, track, and Post Script while leaving time to participate in several Karate tournaments. Jorge is from Latrimidad, Estado Miranda, Venezuela, and stayed in White Pigeon with the Don Reilly family and later with the Art Johanson family of Constantine. Paul, from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was active in cross country, wrestling, track. Ski Club and BOEC. Paul stayed with Randy and Pat Barnard. Exchange students are sent here to learn of our ways and get an American education; to benefit from the American wav.” But why is it that it is we Americans who alwavs benefit from these exchange students. Thank you Jorge and Paul. We will miss you. 53 SPORTS VARSITY FOOTBALL The 1978 edition of the White Pigeon football team, coached by Marv Schneider and Pat West, was composed of eleven seniors, seven juniors and three sophomores. With eleven lettermen returning from an undefeated season just a year before, they were looking forward to accomplishing this great feat again. Their hopes were struck down the third game of the season with a loss to Schoolcraft breaking their twelve game winning streak. After dust on the gridiron had cleared, the Chiefs’ season had ended with a 6-3 record overall and 5-2 in the league. Back Row Left: Coach Marv Schneider. Jeff Cast, Rick Hodgson, Mike Stutsman, Mike Nihart, Scott Copenhaver, Dan Gest, Kevin Sullivan Coach Pat West. Middle Row Left: Gary Shopped, Bob Wagner, Bryan Strang, Jeff Baechler, Brett Outman. Jeff Todd, Mike Lemmerhart. Front Row Left: Rich Souter, Jeff Bumpus, Mark Hurly, Curt Powell, Nick Hayes, Dean Hill, Dave Bell, and Gary Evilsizor. 56 He’ll do anything not to get hit. You should have tried 'jukeiT me the other way. '78 Football The Eddies gave us a 4th quarter tie. into overtime— with a sign Two TD's, and tough defense did the trick. On a very hot night, it was the Chiefs 12-6. The Chiefs trounced Centreville’s eleven. That 33-0 win was certainly heaven. Schoolcraft was all fired up The Chiefs didn't give up. Officials vision left some doubt, 8-16 score left offense w ithout clout. We came back against Bronson's team. Scored well, tried to get up steam. 22-27 tally as time ran out Mistakes inside the 20, lost the bout. We met Colon in the cold rain And took to the air for our gain. Twenty to zip showed on the board As our defense and offense roared. The Tomahawk stays here another year 14-7 w in as we hear the fans cheer. It’s fourth down and they want to score but our defense faced their chore. We needed a win over the Hornets nest. The possibility of a title share at best. But our dreams were no more — Vi ith their 13-34 score. Up at Climax, it was quite a romp, w ith everyone sharing in the stomp. The score 34-12 with five TD's and four extra points kicks were the keys. S'western Champs were surprised at the game plan we have devised. 26-8, we scored over Decatur. Thought we'd be easy” they told us later, Six wins, three losses the record we leave Not a bad season to achieve. Here I am Mom. Chief Machine is rough and mean. 58 Wild man on the loose! Ouch. . .! I cut myself shaving. A quarter! Gist puts this kirk in the record books. Oh . . . I’ve already seen that issue. . 9 Jeff Baechler All-Conference 2 Years Jeff Cast All-Conference 2 Years SENIORS White Pigeon varsity football is graduating some of the best individual talent il has ever had. Eleven seniors hang up their cleats after-leading the Chiefs to a 6-3 record. All of these seniors also participated in the undefeated season of a year-ago. The list of achievements compiled by this group is long. Six White Pigeon seniors made the allconference team, four of them for their second straight year. Jeff Baechler was again named conference MVP, having also won it last year. Five seniors left their mark in tin White Pigeon record books, rewriting a total of 25 records. Jeff Baechler led the way, breaking 11 offensive game, season, and career records in his three years. Jeff Cast broke eight offensive records in two years, while Scott Copenhaver shattered four defensive marks. Kevin Sullivan and Rick Hodgson each compiled the defensive record. Rick Hodgson All-Conference 2 Years Scott Copenhaver All-Conference Kevin Sullivan All-Conference 60 Curt Powell All-Conference 2 Years 61 J.V. FOOTBALL Back L to R: Coach Dennis Stanton, Randy Sparklin, Chris Nihart. Dave Wagner, Tom Krull. Don Church, Kip Strawsrr. Boh Owen. Grant Mcdieh, Steve Dimos. Mike Hcdrington. and Coach Darryl Smith. Second Row: Dave Morris, Gordie Evilsizor, Doug Tyree, Tim Wilson, Jerry Miller. Don Stuhy. Ron Sparklin. Vince Sommerlott, Scott Logan, and Keith Cast. Front Row: Danny Morris, Ken Airgood, Tim Cassily. Pat Bastings, Mike Miller, Jeff Hall, Dave Kistler, Mat Emerick, and Tony Nottoli. 62 Where’s Krull? Scott and Ken meet the challenge I ought to score tonight (I used Ultra-Brite!) I hope it clears the line. (We Quit!) Oh the season’s over and we finished what? 5-3. GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL (L to R) Back: Coach Beverly Benne, Rebecca Hagner, Arlene Astling, Julie Crist, Lisa Todd, Dianna Pillow and Deb Miller. Front: Nancy Hummel. Deb Yoder, Anne Nottoli, Carolyn Chamness, Melanie Sullivan and Gina Cholometes. All-Conference Arlene Astling, Anne Not- Chieftains on the Defense. Arlene SKIES” for two. toli and Carolyn Chamness. 64 The 1978 basketball season was one of firsts for tin White Pigeon Chiefs. Our final season record was 14-4 with a second place finish in the league (11-3). This is the highest we have ever placed since league play began. Two of those losses were at the hands of league-leader Burr Oak. This was also the first year we have defeated Edwardsburg (46-39) since 1975. when we began our annual cage encounters. This year’s team included four super seniors, four equally determined and capable Juniors and three hard-working and talented Sophomores. The team selected Julie Crist as the most improved player and Carolyn Chamness as most valuable. Arlene Astling received the coaches award. Carolyn, the team s leading scorer, was selected to the S.J.V. All-Conference First Team. Arlene was selected to the All-Conference Second Team. She was also the second leading scorer and led her teammates in rebounding. Anne Nottoli was named honorable mention all conference. This is the first time a White Pigeon team has had three girls receive S.J.V. conference honors. 65 GIRLS J.V. BASKETBALL Back L to R: Cheri Hurley, Ann Ward, Lori Chupp, Suzie Wittenberg, Melinda Kershner, Lesa Danaher, Coach Pete Jarrad. Front: Ronda Rodwick, Janice Kidder, Lisa Bakeman, Angie McCarrel, Rhonda Frohreip and Kathy McBride. 66 Doggone FLIES. Sure is getting stuffy in here. Tug of War with a basketball. Oops missed the ball. A few more feet for the dunk. You shoot it. Who me? 67 Back L to R: Coach Curt Meek, Kim Neal, Bruce Baker, Steve Snyder, Anna Segura, Tad Loyer. Front: Chris Starr, Mike Cline, Paul King and Lester Graber. Tim Miller Steve Snyder Paul King 68 Baker lei’s see you do this with a smile on your fare. The last time I put my foot in my mouth it wasn't this hard. Hope Ladle's Home Journal likes this pose. You have what on your shoes??? Macho, M ac ho Man � � � Run for your life, Meek’s coming! 69 VARSITY AND JV GOLF A young Chief golf team finished the year with a record of 17-11. The varsity squad was composed of senior: Craig Bakeman. Juniors: Tim Bontrager, Erie Kistler, Barry Lutz and Dan Saunders. Two improved sophomores, Todd Bon-trager and Tom Suplee also helped out immensely to the success of the team. Todd Bontrager received the Most Valuable Golfer award, while Bakeman copped Most Improved. Nol bad for the third sand shot. Look at that form! Eric tees it up. Varsity Team — ( L to R): Eric Kistler, Tom Suplee, Dan Saunders, Craig Bakeman, Tim Bontrager. Barry Lutz, Todd Bontrager and Coach Ned Bale. 70 74 with three holes left. A hole in seven! So this is where the hole is! JV Team ( L to K): Natalie Kasdorf. John Luttman. Rick Haifley, John Connelly and Coaeh Ned Bale. 71 WRESTLING Varsity - Bark Row L to R: Steve Barczak, Ted Baker. Middle Row: Chris Parker, Wayne Fergison, Wendell Bowen, Tim Barczak, Kip Strawser. Front Row: Glen Block, Bryan Strang, Dave Bell, Jerry Miller, and Mike Stutsman. J. . TEAM Back Row L to R: Brad Strawser. Bruce Baker. Middle Row: Jeff Bumpus, Mat Emerick, Tad Loyer, Pat Moore, Tim Cassity. Front Row: Randy Lemasters, Randy Sparklin, Todd Engel, Todd Knobloek and Paul King. STATE Bruce Baker 3211 Dave Bell 34-9 QUALIFIERS It takes plenty of dedication and ability, mixed with super effort, to register such a great team record in such an individualized sport like wrestling. The 1978-79 edition of the White Pigeon wrestling team had these qualities in registering their 15-6 record. This past season was a season full of great team and individual accomplishments. Their 15 dual meet wins were the most ever compiled by a wrestling team in the school’s history. They finished within the top four places in all six invita-tionals that they competed in. They finished seventh at the Districts and at the Regionals. The Dual meet season was highlighted by a 62-0 shutout over Decatur while their invitational season was highlighted by a first place finish at the Watervliet Invitational. The individual accomplishments were equally impressive. Four wrestlers (Wendell Bowen, Wayne Fergison, Dave Bell and Bruce Baker) finished with 30 or more wins while three others (Ted Baker, Mike Stutsman and Kip Strawser) won at least 20 matches. Five wrestlers placed at Districts, four of them later earning a trip to States after placing at Regionals. Wendell Bowen finished seventh in the State tournament at his weight class. Wendell Bowen 33-7 Ted Baker 29-20 73 SENIORS Mike Stutsman Glen Block Bryan Strang Ted Baker Jorge Guevara The White Pigeon wrestling team will lose six wrestlers to graduation. Those six seniors compiled 78 wins among them while two of those individuals. Ted Baker and Mike Stutsman. were victorious at least 20 times. Baker was also one of four wrestlers to participate at Lansing Eastern at States. The wrestling team was also honored by the presence of the two senior exchange students, Jorge Guevara and Paul King. Their dedication was shown by their five victories between them. Coaches — Mike Wozniel, Denny Stanton. Darrvl Smith Paul King 74 Mike, the new incredible HULK. Stale qualifier Dave Bell on the move. VARSITY BASKETBALL This White Pigeon basketball team concluded a season that was never supposed to be. They won 18 of 21 games. They won the league championship with an unblemished 14-0 record. They finished second in Paw Paw's Christmas Tourney even though they were considered the fourth best team there. They held their opponents to the lowest point total in the last 10 years and also had the best field goal percentage over that same period. At one point in the season, they were ranked seventh among the state's Class C schools, and at season's end they were tenth. While the team had a great season, so did a few individuals. Fred Buck, the team's MV P. landed positions on the All-State team, SWMBCA team, and and All-League first team. Jeff Baechler won All-League first team honors and was selected by his teammates as Captain. Jeff Cast, another SWMBCA team selection, won the Coaches Award while Scott Copenhaver was voted most improved. L to R, Back: Coach Pete Jarrad, Dan Gest, Jeff Baechler, Fred Buck, Scott Copenhaver, Randy Arnett, Mike Nihart, and Jeff Cast. Front: Gary Shoppell, Kevin Sullivan, Tim Miller, Craig Bake-man, Bob Wagner, Mike Cline, Tim Bontragcr and Barry Lutz. 76 Jeff Magic” mystifies Mention. Randy Big Red,” puts it on the little Red and While. Kevin Wildman.” attacks against Constantine Jeff Swish about to ripple the net again. 77 SENIORS Seven seniors, which included four starters, watched their careers bloom through an 18-2 regular season and then come to a crashing halt with the bitter 70-58 defeat by Constantine in the first game of the districts. But what careers they had. Fred Buck set the single game scoring and rebounding record and season field goal percentage mark. Jeff Baechler had the best single season free throw percentage while Jeff Cast flirted with the seasonal assist record. These were seven talented seniors, but when they were put together they made the nucleus of a great team. They were a team nobody expected to be. They led White Pigeon to its fourth consecutive league title and fifth in the Fred Buck last six years. Six of these seniors had a All-Conference2 years hand in 27 of the Chiefs 50 consecu- tive league victories. Jeff Cast Hon. Men. Craig Bakeman Scott Copenhaver 78 Kevin Sullivan Tim Miller Boh Wagner 79 J.V. BASKETBALL L to R Back, Coach Marv Schneider, Dave Morris, Scott Logan, Brett Outman, Jeff Stauffer, Tim D Haese, and Keith Cast. Front: Don Stuby, Mike Lemmerhart, Ken Airgood, Todd Hite, Brian Smith and Todd Bontrager. 82 I’ll never catch her, if she keeps up this pace. Keith, in your face, buddy. Tim, this game is the pits. a Keith, I’m so quick I’m a blurr! Back off REF, I’m super Jeff. Brett, STUFFED again??? 83 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Back Row, Left: Coach Pat West, Pat Basting, Danny Morris, Tom Krull, Shane Kistler, Tom Gibson, Tony Nottoli, David Kistler, Steve Dimos and Grant Medich. Front Row Left: Vince Sommerlott, Pete Biland, Rich Souter, Tim Wilson, Mark Wentzel, Rob Hisey and Chris Starr. Kistlcr showing outside shooting form. 85 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The Varsity Volleyball team concluded its 1979 season with a respectable 6-6 record while J.V.’s struggled to a 2-5 mark. The varsity team placed fourth in the league tournament and also finished fourth in the Brandywine Invitational. Natalie Kasdorf was the team’s most valuable player and Julie Mitchell was the most improved. Five seniors participated in volleyball this year: Lisa Cholometes, Steph Black, Cindy Benash, Deb Miller and Doris Rentfrow. Varsity — Back Row, Left to Right: Coach Gayle Brokaw, Lisa Cholometes, Brenda Lamb, Steph Black, Deb Miller, Cindy Benash, Julie Mitchell. Front Row, Left to Right: Deb Strawser, Anne Notteli, Candi Balyeat, Natalie Kasdorf, Ronda Lamb. J.V. — Back Row, Left to Right: Lori Chupp, Ann Ward, Melinda Kershner, Barb Anderson, Susi Wittenburg, Doris Rentfrow, Coach Michelle Brokaw. Middle Row: Chris Morris, Lisa Cline. Angie Clipfell, Karen Haifley, Robin Rein-gardt, Lori Steiner. Front Row, Left to Right: Janis Kidder, Lisa Bakeman, Chris Swan. 86 Deb, eyeing this over. Steph showing her bump. Natalie serving for most valuable player. Red rover, red rover, send the hall over! We want to see a replay. Anne, the nets the other way! 8 VARSITY BASEBALL It almost seemed to be a disappointing season for this year’s baseball team. It looked like another season of promise, but, for the third year in a row, the team struggled to find .500. The Chief baseball team finished 8-11 overall and 5-9 in league. Many individuals had great moments despite the final record. Six members finished with batting averages over .300 while three players hit home runs. One member, Ted Krull, was voted to the All-League team for the second straight year while Jeff Cast and Dan Gest received All-League honorable mention. L lo R. Back: Cindy Harman, Brenda Lamb, Coach Cal Hackman. Wendall Bowen, Mike Baker. Middle: Keith Cast. Dan Gest, Tim Bontrager, Mike Engel. Front: Boh Becktell, Craig Bake-man, Jeff Cast, Ted Krull and Curt Powell. f 88 Mike, the devil on the end of the hat made you swing. The hard luck Chiefs had hard luck again, losing 9 4. That's all a freshman can do. Todd, going for another accurate throw. THAT POOR BEETLE! 89 SENIORS 90 91 J.V. BASEBALL L to R. Back: Coach Verne Sawyer, Mike Miller. Wayne Fergison, Todd Engle. Tom Krull. Doug Tyree. Dave Morris. Front: Mark Wenzel. Micky Lumadue, Floyd Pullins. Tim Wilson, Todd Bontrager and Scott Logan. Now Lori, that Iasi hit was a single. See then this one Polack said to the other . . . 92 Keep your eye on the left field fence. Hey guys, wait for me! Bet I can hit that fly in three spits. Seven runs, plus nine runs, plus ten runs equals ... 26 to our 1. 93 BOYS TRACK L t° R, Back: Coach Gene Ross, Nick Hayes, Mark Alline. Kevin Sullivan, Kent Bakeman, Mike Mann, Jeff Stauffer, Boh Wagner, Mike Nihart, Grant Medich, Steve Dimos, Don Stuby, Paul King and Coach Curt Meek. Middle: Chris Nihart, Mike Lemmerhart, Bill Slack, Jerry Welch. Do 1-angdon, Jorge Guevara, John Lutlman, Lester Graber, Steve Snyder, Tim Cassitty and Wendie Magill. Front: Lisa Bakeman. Dave W agn r, Jim Sanford, Scott Rickey, Ken Airgood, Jeff Dickerhoof, John Connelly, Pat Basting, Joe Segura and Stephen Segura. Under the Guidance of a new coach, Mr. Meek, and on the strength of a good crop of young talent, the boys track team finished fourth place in the league with a 3-4 record. This record, the best in recent years, came about because of the enthusiasm of the underclassmen and the leadership and consistency of the seniors. Kevin Sullivan, league champ in the 330 low hurdles, was voted MVP while John Luttman won Most Improved honors and Nick Hayes took Coaches Award. Senior co-captains Mike Mann, Kevin Sullivan, Carolyn Chamness and Arlene Astling. 94 Scott, leaping over (or into) trees in a single bound. Nick, winning by three shadows. Kevin, jumping for MVP. Stephen, about to make his mark. 95 Steve, making his move. Kevin’s league record race. GIRLS TRACK i- lo It. nark: Coach Cent Koss. Ann Segura. Carolyn Cham ness, Angie McCarrel, Deh Frye. Lisa Todd. Cheri Hurlev. Arlene Asti n Lori oder. Jana Lyons, Gina Cholometes and Coach Curt Meek. Middle: Nancy Weiderman, Deb Slrawser, Sarah O’Suilivan Ann W ,rd' Tamm Miller, Kath McBride, Toni Groves. Jodie Moore. Janis Kidder. Lori Stutzman and Pat Yoder. Front: Penny Bell April Air der. Tami Riley. Deb Miller. Daleen Langdon. Sandy Cornish and Ronda Rodwick. (Absent Brenda Lamb and Julie Mitchell) an The coach may have been different but the results were not. Under the new coach, Mr. Ross, the girls finished second in the league with a 4-2 record. Four individuals turned in record breaking performances. Arlene Astling set a new record in the discus with a mark of 110'2 . She also set a record in the 220 Low Hurdles. Carolyn Chamness broke the school record in the mile, and early in the season set a new 880 mark. That 880 mark was later broken by Janis Kidder, who went on to the State meet in that event. 96 Carolyn Chamness, winning to show why she was MVP. Arlene, using her bunny hop method to take second. Brenda, showing her version of the peppermint twist. Deb, on her way to another victory. Track, such a hard running sport. Honda, walking on air instead of water. 97 POWDER PUFF The Senior girls bec ame the first class to ever win two Powder Puff games as they defeated the Juniors by a score of 8-0. Connie Groves was the senior’s heroine, scoring the game's only touchdown in the first half. Rack L to R: Coach Jeff Cast, Chelle Bergerson, April Harrison, Sue Tastula, Cindy Benash, Denise Hill, Coach Jeff Baechler, Trainer Gary Shopped. Middle: Coach Kevin Sullivan, Denise Schumacher, Kathy Koscielny, Jodie Baechler, Steph Black, Connie Groves, Chris McBride. Front: Jamie Hayes, Lisa Cholometes, Laurie Gardner, Dana Royce, Lynne Sheaks, Deb Miller, Tammy Lamb. Back L to R: Deb Strawser, Natalie Kasdorf, Monica Rodwick. Middle: Jeanne Mallo, Laurie Ber-chiatti, Robin Reingardt, Belinda Arbogast. Lori Steiner. Front: Pam Kelly, Brenda Lamb, Laura Salisbury, Karen Haifley, Gina Lawson, Mary Studabaker. 98 VARSITY GOLF VARSITY FOOTBALL WP OPP 12 Edwardsburg 6 33 Centreville 0 8 Schoolcraft 16 22 Bronson 27 20 Colon 0 14 Constantine 7 13 Mendon 34 34 Climax-Scotts 12 26 Decatur 8 Overall: 6-3 League: 4-2 J.V FOOTBALL WP OPP 24 Edwardsburg 42 16 Centreville 14 0 Schoolcraft 36 16 Bronson 12 6 Colon 0 28 Constantine 26 8 Mendon 16 12 Climax-Scotts Overall: 5-3 League: 4-2 CROSSCOUNTRY 8 WP 18 Mendon 23 Colon 18 Bronson 19 Centreville 23 Constantine 18 Bronson 19 Burr Oak 15 Lawton 32 Mendon 16 Buchanan 18 Cassopolis Mattawan Invitational 22nd place Centreville Inv. 8th Watervaliet Inv. 18th Vicksburg Inv. 15th St. Joe County Meet 6th Regionals 16th Overall: 1-10 League: 1-5 WP OPP 1 Mendon 0 181 Climax-Scotts 191 175 Schoolcraft 156 175 Constantine 170 175 Climax-Scotts 180 175 Mendon 234 170 Constantine 166 170 Schoolcraft 166 170 Climax-Scotts 171 170 Mendon 220 166 Schoolcraft 161 164 Schoolcraft 162 164 Climax-Scotts 172 164 Constantine 172 185 Bronson 203 167 Cassopolis 156 174 Constantine 165 174 Climax-Scotts 188 174 Schoolcraft 174 174 Mendon 234 183 Cassopolis 187 180 Constantine 164 173 Constantine 181 173 Climax-Scotts 185 173 Mendon 235 173 Schoolcraft 176 186 Bronson 186 186 North Adams 165 Overall: 17-11 J. V. GOLF WP 207 Climax-Scotts 227 207 Schoolcraft 184 207 Constantine 197 207 Climax-Scotts 220 192 Schoolcraft 184 192 Constantine 204 192 Climax-Scotts 209 199 Schoolcraft 177 201 Schoolcraft 194 201 Constantine 229 201 Climax-Scotts 207 218 Bronson 219 211 Cassopolis 192 201 Climax-Scotts 225 201 Constantine 200 201 Schoolcraft 217 200 Constantine 230 214 Constantine 207 214 Schoolcraft 201 WP GIRLS VARSITY BB OPP 46 Edwardsburg 39 39 Bronson 38 33 Eau Claire 26 50 Schoolcraft 40 56 Constantine 50 34 Mendon 32 45 Colon 34 44 Centreville 17 30 Climax-Scotts 16 27 Burr Oak 28 36 Schoolcraft 43 58 Constantine 18 41 Mendon 31 39 Colon 18 50 Centreville 25 42 Climax-Scotts 26 32 Burr Oak 38 39 Districts Cassopolis 54 Overall: 14-4 League: 11-3 GIRLS J.V. BB WP OPP 29 Edwardsburg 40 31 Bronson 29 25 Eau Claire 13 23 Schoolcraft 32 38 Constantine 28 29 Mendon 17 25 Colon 20 27 Centreville 11 37 Climax-Scotts 9 23 Burr Oak 28 31 Schoolcraft 23 24 Constantine 28 17 Mendon 16 26 Colon 25 29 Centreville 24 32 Climax-Scotts 8 35 Burr Oak 27 Overall: 13-4 League: 11-3 99 Overall: 11-8 BOYS VARSITY HR UP OPP BOYS FRESHMEN BB 68 North ridge 56 WP OPP 72 Centreville 33 31 Centreville 28 62 Burr Oak 32 58 Burr Oak 22 68 Mendon 37 43 Mendon 24 71 Climax-Seotts 45 52 Climax-Seotts 22 50 Colon 36 53 Kalamazoo South 64 64 Mendon 46 55 Colon 38 51 Schoolcraft 43 36 Schoolcraft 30 70 Cassopolis 66 36 Mendon 26 64 Galesburg 44 58 Cassopolis 32 61 Centreville 45 53 Galesburg 43 68 75 Burr Oak Climax-Seotts 35 47 31 57 Centreville Burr Oak 42 12 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 46 Colon 42 47 Climax-Seotts 32 Schoolcraft Loss 52 Constantine 50 45 Colon 18 Colon Loss 28 Schoolcraft 19 33 Constantine 43 Mendon Win 77 Bronson 84 (OT) 52 Bronson 39 Burr Oak Loss 60 Constantine 57 (OT) 47 Schoolcraft 17 Bronson Win 34 Constantine 47 Centreville Win Holiday Tourney Climax-Seotts Loss 67 Paw Paw 64 Overall: 14-4 Constantine Win 73 Mattawan 76 (0T) League: 11-3 League Tournament Districts WRESTLING Colon Loss 58 Constantine Overall: 18-3 70 WP 28 60 Constantine Centreville OPP 34 15 Schoolcraft Mendon Climax-Seotts Win Win Loss League: 14-0 BOYSJ.V. BB 24 57 20 Williamston Allegan Buchanan 40 8 46 Overall: 66 League: 3-4 WP 38 Northridge OPP 36 54 72 Hartford Allegan 24 0 J. V. VOLLEYBALL 74 Centreville 30 20 Edwardsburg 41 Colon Loss 73 Burr Oak 32 39 Howe Military 21 Mendon Loss 64 Mendon 35 12 Northridge 51 Burr Oak Loss 49 Climax-Seotts 45 42 Berrian Springs 21 Bronson Win 72 Colon 38 33 Bronson 30 Centreville Loss 49 Mendon 32 18 Niles-Brandywine 45 Climax-Seotts Win 75 Schoolcraft 48 39 Eau Claire 21 Constantine Loss 45 Cassopolis 52 51 Centreville 15 70 Galesburg 53 34 Concord 21 Overall: 2-5 56 Centreville 35 34 Eau Claire 26 League: 1-5 80 Burr Oak 27 64 Cassopolis 9 80 Climax-Seotts 31 54 Mendon 11 57 Colon 35 60 Athens 12 57 Constantine 56 62 Decatur 0 55 Schoolcraft 42 67 Bronson 72 Allegan Invitational 3rd place 58 Constantine 62 White Pigeon Inv. 4th Lawton Inv. 3rd Holiday Tourney Watervaliet Inv. 1st 72 Paw Paw 59 Clinton Inv. 4th 54 Edwardsburg 51 Constantine Inv. 2nd Overall: 17-3 Overall: 15-6 League: 13-1 100 VARSITY BASEBALL WP OPP 11 Lawton 9 1 Nortli ridge 10 12 North ridge 11 8 Centreville 11 9 Mendon 11 0 Constantine 4 1 Climax-Scotts 9 4 Colon 6 5 Centreville 3 12 Schoolcraft 11 7 Mendon 9 4 Constantine 9 2 Climax-Scotts 7 10 Colon 0 7 Burr Oak 5 15 Burr Oak 3 2 Schoolcraft 6 11 Lawton 0 Pre-District 6 Jonesville 10 Overall: 8-11 League: 5-9 BOYS TRACK WP OPP 98 Burr Oak 34 16 Mendon 116 63 Constantine 69 69 Centreville 63 61 Colon 71 83 Climax-Scotts 48 54 Schoolcraft 78 Bronson Invitational 30 pts. 5th place Athens Relays 22 8th White Pigeon Relays 28 6th League Meet 28 4th Regionals 1 Overall: 3-4 League: 3-4 GIRLS TRACK WP OPP 109 Schoolcraft 13 60 Mendon 63 75 Constantine 48 791 2 Burr Oak 431 2 71 Climax-Scotts 52 52 Centreville 71 Bronson Invitational 14' 2 6th place Edwardsburg Inv. 35 3rd White Pigeon Relays 28 6th League Meet 33 2nd (tie) Regionals 9 14th Overall: 4-2 League: 4-2 101 ACTIVITIES 102 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS I am stuek on the band-aids eause the band-aids slurk on me! One bad apple don't spoil I ho whole bunrh girls. LITTER BUGS? L to K Bottom: Brenda Lamb. Janoo Box. Doniso Sehumaeher. Top: Gina Lawson. Cathy Heign, Roxanne Erin . (Advisor: Viekie Atherton.) Aren’t WE” cute? The six spirit spreaders! Look whose got the ball now! tot J.V. CHEERLEADERS T. to B.: Lori Knepp, Cristi Harman. B: Ronda Lamb. Kelly Eggelston. Monica Rod-wick. Camp Ribbons!!! Kelly at her usual. FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS T to B: Wcndie Magill. Kathy McBride. Dianne Randall. Nancy Weiderman, Pat Yoder. This is a chorus line? We did it! Lively bunch after spending the night in the gym! 105 ASSEMBLIES Top Left: A he Lincoln visits WPHS Right: The crowd awaits the appearance of Free Fare Middle Left: Starwars is recreated with Craig Out- man in the role of Darth Vader Middle: Kris Klcckamp portrays Princess Leia Right: Mr. Ross and Mike Lcmmcrhart are east in the roles of C3P0 and R2D2 Bottom: We're numherone!! KK Top La ft: Rohin Griffin experiments with a new game while Mr. Ward and Mr. Slam-I aijgfi look on. Right: The crowd walehes. Middle Left: . . . and he’s telling us how to use the tramp?' Middle: I sure hope he knows what he’s doing. Righf: You kids don’t look any better upside dow n. Bottom Left: Gary, . . and for the last time, I’m a trainer, not a manager!! Rich I: Red and black, fight fight ...” j C ) — W H—i K cj O Z —i cj § ON r- CO [-ON rH w H Stop tickling me Allen! Is this a new way of marching? They say music makes the world go around. The four musketeers! Look out Louis Armstrong. I thought there were only three stooges. 109 The hand at Cedar Point. The sky lift would get us there faster then this marching. Wild and crazy band! . . . ami the hand played on. 110 Play il Chelle! Chief Rex. Good effort Rieh. Good job Lori and Patty. Quintet to regionals. CHOIR 111 Back ( L to R): Karen Haifley, Lori Knepp, Deb Frye. Front: Lisa Cholometes, Denise Schumacher, Kim Mathew. HOME Lisa Cholometes 1978 Homecoming Queen was escorted by Jesse Salisbury. 112 Junior Attendant Karen Haifley was escorted by Mike Cline. Senior attendant Kim Mathew was escorted by Tim Miller. Sophomore Attendant Lori Knepp was escorted by Thom Diehl. Freshman Attendant Deb Frye was escorted by Jerry Welch. S 1 Senior Attendant Denise Schumacher was escorted by Ted Baker. COMING 113 SPORTS BANQUETS 111 CROSS-COUNTRY: MVP — Steve Snyder GOLF: MVP — Todd Bonlrager MI — Craig Bakeman GIRLS BB: MVP — Carolyn Chamness MI —Julie Crist COACHES — Arlene Astling FOOTBALL: MVP — Jeff Baeehler MI — Mike Stutsman COACHES —Jeff Cast CAPTAIN — Scott Copenhaver WRESTLING: MVP —Ted Baker MI — Mike Stutsman COACHES—Ted Baker BOYS BB: MVP—Fred Buck MI — Scott Copenhaver COACHES —Jeff Cast CAPTAIN —Jeff Baeehler VOLLEYBALL: MVP— Natalie Kasdorf MI —Julie Mitchell BOYS TRACK: MVP — Kevin Sullivan MI —John Luttman COACHES — Nick Hayes GIRLS TRACK: MVP — Carolyn Chamness MI —Tammi Miller COACHES — Deb Strawser BASEBALL: MVP —Ted Krull MI — Craig Bakeman COACHES — Jeff Cast 115 JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROM Jeff Cast and Brenda Lamb Karen Haifley and Keith Cast Denny and Patty Stanton GeneDeubnerand Deb Yoder Janee Rex and Steve Tavenier Tim Bontrager and Cindy Harman Ronda Lamb and Randy Miller 116 , V I Cathy Heign and Jerry Welch Jeanne Mallo and Dan Gest Tim Miller and Kim Mathew Pam Pfefferle and Dave Moormann Jorge Guevara and Gina Lawson Gina Cholometes — Server Trieia Perkins and Paul King STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 117 TALENT Talent Show Winners: Front: Brad Miller, Kathy Perkins, Dan McCarrel Back: Missy O'Rourke, Kris Kleekamp, Tammy O'Rourke. AWARDS ASSEMBLY Ms. Meekhof and Mr. Stambaugh hand out awards. Trainer Gary receives a plaque of appreciation. Michigan competitive scholarship recipients. 120 IEND5 TD MEET.. Making music. Deb receives BOEC awards. Student Council gavel is handed over. Jimbob, teacher of the year. 121 SENIORS MMKK-t 1 CLASS OF 79 JUNIORS CLASS OF ’80 122 SOPHOMORES CLASS OF ’81 FRESHMEN CLASS OF ’82 123 ORGANIZATIONS i 124 Mr. Starmann. Eric Kistler. Janec Rex. Kim Mathew, Gina Lawson, Kip Strawser. Ken Airgood, Ted Baker, Kelly Eggelston, Barb Anderson, Pat Yoder, Kris Kleekamp, Brenda Lamb, Anne Nottoli, Lori Knepp. s T U D E N T C 0 u N C I L Officers: Jesse Salisbury, Pres.; Gina Lawson, Sec.; Kris Kleekamp, Treas.; Brenda Lamb, V.P. 126 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rep. Fed Baker, Pal Meekhof and Jim Stambaugh Advisors, Deb Yoder Treas., Kim Malhew V.P., Cindy Benash Pres., Nol pictured; Rox Erbe, Gary Shoppell. Anila Sellers Treas., Eric Kistler. V.P.. Janee Rex Rep., Anne Not-toli Rep., Dianna Pillow Pres., Cathy Heign Sec. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Kip Strawser Rep.. Ken Airgood V.P.. Tim Nicholson Rep.. Laurie Slockwell Pres.. Lori Knepp Treas.. Ronda Lamb Sec., Gene Ross. Advisor. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Barb Anderson Rep.. Kelly Eggelston V.P.. Rich Souter Pres., Pat Yoder Rep., Cristi Harman Treas.. Deb Knight Sec.. Dennis Stanton. Advisor. EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Tina Tinch Sec.. Tim Crist Rep.. Shelly Strang V.P.. Marti Mosier Treas.. Karla Seybert Pres., Romy Hayes Rep.. Bob Blue. Advisor. 127 FRENCH CLUB Front Row: Rob Hisey, Kay Airgood, Kim Mathew, Jerry Welch, Grant Medich, Deb Miller, Lori Chupp. Second Row: Leonard Parker, Felicia Finch, Tricia Perkins, Megan Macgregor, Mary Studabaker, Sara Featherstone, Beth Graber, April Alexander, Pat Basting, Lori Stutsman. Third Row: Lisa Cline, Chris Morris, Nancy Weiderman, Roxane Juday, Joleen Johnson, Jodie Moore, Barb Anderson, Melinda Kershner. Fourth Row: Rebecca Hagner, Angie McCarrel, Todd Cast, Lynn Stuck, Kristen Binney, Ann Ward, Janis Kidder, Tammy Miller. Front: Felicia Finch, president; Tricia Perkins, secretary. Back: Sara Feather-stone, announcer; Megan Macgregor, treasurer. Not Shown: Jeff Stauffer, vice president. Mrs. Pfefferle — advisor. Vice President lands a big catch! Mary and her love plants. 128 OFFICE HELP Chris McBride. Cindy Bcnash, Sherri Thompson, Ronda Lamb. Kelly Eggelston. Cindy Maiehen, Julie Keagle KITCHEN HELP Riek Wagner, Ra Walls, Roger Ray, Paula Bryerley, Roger Schmidt, Jeff Chapmen, Peggy Eash, Tina Sassaman, Christina Graber, Tom Davis. 12V Bac k L to R: Julie Crist, Mike Stutsman, Barry Lutz, Mike Cline, Ken Altine, Kathy Kiefer. Second: Boh Wagner. Anita Jackson, Lynn Sheaks, Scott Copenhaver (President), Deb Miller. Curt Powell, Craig Bakeman (Vice President). Third: Eric Kistler, Anne Nottoli. Lisa Cholometes (Secretary), Jeff Cast (Treasurer), Brenda Latnb, Kim Mathew, Kay Airgood. Front: Karen Haifiey, Diane Hart, Cathy Heign, Felica Finch, Gail Brandi, Deb Yoder, and Anita Sellers. N A H T 0 S I N 0 0 0 c N R I A E L T Y Lisa talks about scholarship. Felicia lights the candle for leadership. Scott, What’s next!” Bob lights the service candle. Denise lights the candle representing character. 130 Look what I found! Careful Karen, that’s hot! Don’t peek Deb, NHS, here I come!” Watch it Diane, don't burn yourself! No Kim, you’re too big to look for eggs! 131 BOEC Front Row: Gail Chamberlain, Cristi Harman, Kris Kleekamp, Kay Air-good, Deh Yoder, Sherrie Thompson, Paul King. Back Row: Laura Salisbury, Julie Crist, Kathy Koscielny, Debbie Knight, Cheri Hurley, Lori Webster. Tlie thrill of Victory! Getting ready for an ice raid. My only friend! Denise’s imitation of Jimmy Carter. Pigging out on pizza! BOEC Officers: Kris Kleekamp, parliamentarian; Kathy Koscielny, historian; Kay Airgood, treasurer; Julie Crist, vice president; Deb Yoder, president. Not Shown Roxanne Erbe, secretary, Denise Schumacher, reporter. 132 Third Place Bulletin Board at State. Cristi getting ready to compete. I just brushed my teeth, see? Wonder if I can find it with my eyes closed. Man, am I full! Deb receiving the Bulletin Board trophy. 133 YEAR BOOK Left to Right: Ken Airgood, Kay Airgood, Craig Bakeman, Jeff Cast, Brenda Lamb, Deb Yoder. This year’s and next year’s editors, Kim Mathew, Eric Kistler, Brenda Lamb, Craig Bakeman. Don’t look so excited Deb! Craig hard at work. Let me see, how do I do this? Hold still w ill you! Ken is on the other side of the camera for Don’t make me laugh, 1 can’t concentrate. 134 once. POST SCRIPT Back lo Front: Eric Kistler, Boh Wagner, Mary Studabaker, Mike Mann, Lori Moyer, Julie Crist, Bill Magner, Gennie Krepel, Nancy Hummel, Ken Airgood, Roxanne Erbe, Kim Mathew, Ken Altine, Jorge Guevara, Gina Lawson. Nose to nose talking it over. Gina is finally doing some work.” Where did Gina go? Mrs. Pfefferle, can I go get a drink? Gina, Jorge is going to find out sooner or later!! Julie typing up a story. 135 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF Front, Left to Right: Anita Sellers, Connie Ott, Cindy Tobias, Deb Yoder, Darcy Royce, Lori Knepp, Lori Moyer. Second Row: Lesa Danaher, Ronda Rodwick, Sherrie Thompson. Mary Studabaker, Penny Bell, Judy Schwartz, Nancy Hummel. Third Row: Cindy Harman, Monica Rodwick, Brenda Lamb — Vice President, Karen Haifley, Gina Lawson, Jeanne Mallo — Secretary, Beth Russell, Felicia Finch. Hack Row: Doris Slack — Advisor, Trina Hershberger, Rhonda Matthew, Rebecca Hagner, Susan Dowley, Katin Koscielny, Chris Swan and Michelle Flowers. Officers not present: Denise Schumacher — President, Candy Strawser — Treasurer and Lisa Schumacher— Reporter. David and Lissa decide to take the big step, choosing Marrin' Sam to do the honors. Jeff and Brenda tie the knot at the Sadie Hawkins dance. 136 Lisa models a pants outfit. Felicia shows off a fashionable skirt. Kim, Tennis anyone?” Cindy’s ready for fun in the sun. Nikki and Tiffany Strawser show off adorable dresses. Roxanne models a skirt and vest. Don’t let the bed bugs bite, Gail! Kevin is ready for the courts. Jesse is dressed for a night on the town. Brenda will be jogging in style. 137 VARSITY CLUB Front Row Left to Right: Chris Parker, Lisa Cholometes, Steph Black, Anne Nottoli, Ken Airgood. Curl Powell. Second Row: Cindy Benash, Cathy Heign, Brenda Lamb, Jeff Casi. Craig Bakeman. Deb Yoder. Wayne Fergison. Third Row: Dianna Pillow, Julie Crist, Scott Copcnhaver. Mike Mann. Bob Wagner, Mike Lemmerhart. Back Row: Dan Gcst. Erie Kist- This is like shaving dad! ler, Todd Bontrager. Don Stub). Kent Bakeman. What? Mr. Jarrad moonlighting? Eric in another mess! Mike It's my mouth, Gary, not my leg! Officers — Craig Bakeman. treasurer: Jeff Cast, president: and Mike Mann, viee-presi- Mike, Step right Up! dent 138 139 A good lakeoff. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Sponscr Gas lr Brokaw. Stale capilol in Lansing. Mary getting ready for session. This past year’s Youth in Government club consisted of only six members: Scott Copenhaver, Pres.; Patty Lyons, Vice Pres.; Nancy Hummel, See.; Craig Bakeman, Treas.; Mary Altine and Kevin Sullivan. Mr. Brokaw served as sponsor for the group. The main goal of the group was to raise money for their annual trip to Lansing to experience firsthand the way the state government is run. The club raised money by running Music Booster’s Bingo for seven weeks. What other time they had was spent on writing bills for the seminar. The group spent three days in Lansing for the state-wide Youth in Government get-together. Two legislative groups met twice a day. one in committee and one in session at the capitol building on the floor of the House and Senate. For three days the government of Michigan was run by club members passing and vetoing their own bills. t M) Scott showing how senators really work. The group’s plac e of residenc e during their sta in Lansing. Sweet dreams Craig! Ml Nancy in legislation? Patty, what are you hiding from? SKI CLUB Bark to front, Irfi to right: Joel Connelly, Tim Sheaks, Lori Stutsman, Lynne Sheaks, Rex Cummings, Paul King, Scott Ricky, Don Church, John Connelly. Bob Owens, Roxane Juday, Tammi Miller, Felicia Finch, Angie McCarrel, Rhonda Frohreip, Cail Chamberlain, David Mann. Michelle Anderson, Dianna Pillow, Belinda Arbogast, Jerry Welch, Gina Lawson, Jeff Dickcrhoof, Deb Frye. Barb Anderson. Megan Macgregor, Dennise Pillow, Lesa Danaher, Kelly Mitchell, Ronda Rodwick, Lisa Todd, Shelly Games, Kathy McBride, Lori Steiner. Robin Reingardl, John Luttnian. It's a blast without snow! Kelly’s invisible | olc I 12 Disco Ronda! PEP CLUB PEP CLUB OFFICERS B row, L to R: Karla Seybert, Marti Mosier, Eileen Capp, Kim Spears, Kim Renlfrow. Melissa Trover. Tammie Riley, Cindy Pfenning, Carolyn Dealer Officers Left to Right: Karla Seybert, Tammie Riley, Marti Mosier. MAT MAIDS Baek row. Left to Right: Trina Hershberger, Jane Witmer, Cheri Hurley. Front Row: Gail Brandli, Liz Dexter. 1 3 UNDERGRADUATES CLASS OF ’80 Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Wendell Bowen Dean Boyer Gail Brandli Diana Anderson Belinda Arbogast Randy Arnett Charles Arthur Joe Astling Kent Bakeman Mike Baker Kandy Balyeat Steve Barezak John Barnard Jim Beardsley Dave Bell Laurie Berehiatti Riehard Bergerson Patriee Bethuram Dee Blanchard Quince Bonlrager Tim Bontrager l to Jeff Bumpus Alton Burk Carl Carr Rirk Carroll Jay Chapman Bill Clewell Mike Cline Joel Connelly Jim Corner Julie Crist Doug DeMcyer Jeff Dirkerhoof Mike Engel Randy Fisher Shannon Games Ken Garn Mark Gasper Dan Gest Mary Gilhams Lester Graber Lois Graber JUNIORS Mark Harman Diane Harl Nick Hayes John Heckman Calh Heign Dean Hill Nancy Hummel Lori I re Ian Anita Jakeson Andy Johnson Natalie Kasdorf I i a Pal Moore Mike Nihart Anne Nottoli Connie Olt Kermit Parsons Debbie Patterson Dianna Pillow Gerald Pratt Robin Reingardt Ed Rentfrow Janee Rex Monte Riley Bob Ripplinger Monica Rodwick Steve Rosson Debbie Rudloff Beth Russeli Laura Salisbury Jim Sanford Danny Saunders 150 Ron Schmidtendorff Kirk Schrock Lisa Schumacher Anita Sellers Stephen Segura Tim Sheaks Ray Skeels Bill Snyder Allen Stautz Lori Steiner Brad Strawscr Deb Strawser Mary Studabaker Tommi Tackett Mike Thomas Cindv Tobias Jeff fodd Lori Webster David Whisler Bob Wilson Jane Witmer Jerry Wolgamood Todd Yoquelet 151 Angie Clipfell Penny Bell Todd Bontrager Bob Brandys Cindy Carper Keith Cast Gail Chamberlain Jeff Chapman Tim Chapman Gina Cholometes Ken Airgood Michelle Anderson Boh Aumack Tim Barczak Carla Barrett CLASS OF ’81 152 Kevin Ford SOPHOMORES Sandy Cornish Rex Cummings Lesa Danaher Ron Davis Todd Delp Liz Dexter Tim D’Haese Thom Diehl Tim Eash Sandra Edwards Mat Emerick Todd Engle Wayne Fergison Michelle Flowers 153 Penny Ford Denise Fuller Scott Grams Tim Green Michael Hcdrington Tom Lee Mike Lemmerhart Scott Logan Tad Loyer Rhonda Lumadue Scott Heilman I rina Hershberger Shannon Hill Picture Not Available Todd Hite Vicki Holm Kan-n Hudncll Dawn Hutchins Bryan Johnson Jeff Keagle Lori Knep| Eugenia Krepel Ronda Lamb Darcy Lee Suzanne Hunter Teresa Hunter Chery l Hurley Megan Maegregor Frank Magncr Karl Mangold Pally Mann Rhonda Mathew Sieve Marlin Gre g McCallum Scott Mc Clain Mike Miller Picture Not Available Glenn McNamara Barb Melville Slaey Miller Robert Mitchell David Morris Pal Moore Lori Moyer Kim Neal Tim Nic holson Chris Niharl Breil Oulrnan Picture Not Available Chris Parker Patricia Perkins Dennise Pillow Floyd Pullins Steve Ranshe-rge r 15 136 Peggy Reams Melanie Sullivan Tom Suplee Dav id Wagner Rosalyn Walker Beth Washburn Kathy Weiss Ted Whitworth Chris Swan Sherrie Thompson Lisa Todd Jeff Truex Jill Tuc ker DougTy ree Jay VanVIerah 157 CLASS OF ’82 April Alexander Barb Anderson Tom Astling Lisa Bakeman Bruce Baker Mary Barczak Jeff Barnard Kit Bassett Pal Basting Pete Biland Kristen Binney Danny Black Ronda Bowen Dan Boyer Tammy Brown Paula Bryarly Mary Campbell Tim Cassity Todd Cast John Cekander Jim Chaffee Mark Chapman Lori Chupp Don Church Lisa Cline 158 Cheric Coir John Connelly Tony Coleman Dave Corner Braniy Davis Tammie D'Haese Teresa D'Haese Steve Dimos Sara Downs Kelly Eggleston Mark Elias Mitehell Elmer Gordie Eyilsizor Rhonda Frohreip Debbie Frye Shelley Gaines Paul Gardner Tom Gibson Thomas Grabe Elizabeth Graber Robbie Griffin Toni Groves Richard Haifley Jeff Hall Cristi Harman 159 FRESHMEN Stacy Hershberger Rob Hisey Jodi Holm Connie Hodd Renee Hunter Shawna Irelan Cindy Johns Jolene Johnson Roxane Juday Julie Keagle 160 Mike Koscielny Kevin Lane Sieve Lard Amy Lav ins Handy Lemaslers Laurie Lucas John Luttmann Sandra Loud Mickey Lumadue Janna Lyons Kath McBride Angie McCarrel Sabrina Mabry Wendie Magill Paula Mangold Bobbie Mann David Mann Rhonda Martin 161 Grant Medich Tammy Miller Jennifer Moore Christina Morris Danny Morris Torn Nottoli Sara O'Sullivan Boh Owen Boh Pettit Diane Randall Laura Reynolds Tami Riles Don Ripplinger Tina Sassaman David Sc hmidt Joe Segura Roger Sc hmidt Mike Shank Bill Slac k Vinee Sommerlott 162 CLASS OF ’83 Audrey Anderson Steven Ayres Brian Bailey Jacqueline Barczak Scott Bedell Kimberly Berg Cameron Bethuram Randy Blanchard Jeff Bright Sheila Brock Patrick Brorson Tam bra Bryant Eileen Capp Robert Carper Eric Carr Annette G le Carlos Conley Ken Conlin Tim Crist Scott Croninger Thomas Dav is Rick Deisler Dana Demerit Carolyn Dexter Roger Duncan 161 Gary Evilsizor Susan Featherstone Curl Finch Carla Flowers Henry Ford Randy Ford Renee Garl Tony Garn Crystal Gasper Andrew Gose Cristina Graber Romy Haves Dan Hill Kevin Hill Deb Holmberg Robert Hook Carla Houghton Jeff Hunter Monica Hunter Richard Jackson Doug Johnston Bart Jonker Christopher Kiefer Wcndi Knoblock Amy LeCount I6. EIGHTH GRADE Ronda Lee Sherry Lego Ernest Lu mad tie Steven Lyons Kirsten Macgregor Ronda Masse Kirk Medford Adele Medich Bruce Miller Kent Miller Kelly Mitchell Tim Morey Marti Mosier Julie O’Sullivan Gerry Ott Tim Outman Cindy Pfenning Michael Pillow Kim Rentfrow Roger Ray Phillip Rentfrow Stephen Rickey Robert Rider Ken Ripplinger Donna Rose Randy Schwartz Jackie Schwemer Karla Seybert Richie Skeels Gale Smith 166 Jill Smith Shayna Smith Marsha Snyder Shawnee Snyder Kim Spears Carol Stautz Richard Stewart Shelley Strang Colleen Stuck Ken Studabaker Mike Sullivan Tina Tinch Marc Todd Paul Travis Melissa Troyer Sherri Truex Sabra VanVIerah Richard Wagner Ray Walls Kurt Walther Lisa Washburn Tracy W eiss Lissa Wertenburger Deborah W'hile Jeff Whitworth Gordon W ilbur Don W illiams Sharon Willis Sharon Wooster Joann Yoder 167 168 s — FACULTY 170 ADMINISTRATION Laura Loyer Secretary Kenneth Ward Principal Sue Watson Secretary Sue Bontrager Assistant Office Help Carl Siberry Athletic Director 172 Laura Kershner Secretary Dr. Joe Raymer Superintendent School Board Members, Front Row: Ken Parker, Sue Cline, Shirley Halferty, Skip Hagen. Back Row: Ted Krull, Glenn Morris, Max Mosier. Richard Duffield Comptroller Chris Clipfell Secretary 173 LANGUAGES Pamela Pfefferle French and Journalism Gene Ross English and 8th Grade Science Darryl Smith English Jim Stambaugh English Don Mort 7th Grade English and History 174 SCIENCE Ted Barnwell Physical Science Dennis Stanton Biology , Physical Education William Miller Health and 8th Grade Science Verne Sawyer 7th Grade Science Gayle Brokaw Biology I, Physical Science, Business Math Ned Bale Physical Education George Morse Guidance PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jean Gordon Guidance GUIDANCE Beverly Benne Physical Education John Starmann Guidance 176 FINE ARTS Scott Myckowiak Civics and Band Sue Norton Civics, Band. Vocal Music Sue Outman Home Economics Doris Slack Home Economics Paul Wells Woods, 8th Grade Shop Dan White Auto Shop. 8th Grade Shop FINE ARTS Belly Andersohn Patricia Meekhof Teresa Lutz Librarian Art Library Aide SOCIAL SCIENCES Dave Snook Social Studies Pat West History Madelyn Leister Special Education Lyle Smalley Special Education 179 MATH Pete Jarrad Math Jerry Heckelman 7th Grade Math Willodean McKenzie 8th Grade Math 180 CUSTODIANS Head Cook Della Kirkpatrick IK 1 182 CedarCbalet r iv. LEISURE TIME PRODUCTS, INC. P.O. Box 445, White Pigeon, Ml 49099 —(616) 483-7647 RALPH'S BARBERSHOP MOORMANN PRINTING INC. Phone: 483 9954 White Pigeon. Ml 210 S. Kalamazoo St. White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 EMERSON CLEANERS Your Professional Dry Cleaner A %jE|f ML«E Three Rivers Savings Neighbors Helping Neighbors 301 ! 2 East Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Ml Phone 651-6377 SEGER'S DON RAY'S PHARMACY GRANTS AUTO CLINIC 303 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Michigan 120 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Ml Good Luck Class of 79 Monday Thru Saturday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. West Chicago Road White Pigeon Phone:483-9013 DEPARTMENT STORE 185 Congratulations to the Class of 1979 From 1 STAMPING CORPORATION LOCATED 1 VS MILES SOUTH OF MOTTVILLE. MICH. ON M-103 SUPERIOR STRUCTURES INC. BLUE JEAN FACTORY OUTLET BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone: 435-6305 I 55 So. Washington Street Constantine, Michigan 49042 IM HAGEN CEMENT Box 606 White Pigeon, Ml MIDAS WOOD PRODUCTS DIVISION RR I Edwardsburg, Ml An 1C Industries Company COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS PLANT II HUSTER HUSTER BAND INSTRUMENT REPAIR Union, Michigan 49130 I 2 Miles East of Union on U.S. 12 KLINGER LAKE MARINA, INC. Now Affiliated With PUCKETT MARINE INC. Klinger Lake FIRST NATIONAL BANK Three Rivers, Michigan Phone:273-1715 KLINGER LAKE TRADING POST U.S. 12 Klinger Lit. Rd. Sturgis, Mich. 49091 Phone:651-7588 THE CHICKEN COOP 41 I W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Mich. Phone: 651 6019 Wedding Cake Ornaments Bridal Accessories Fabrics Patterns Notions P.O. Box 685 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 (616) 483-9651 MAXINES The Most Complete Selection of Cake Decorating Supplies, Novelties For All Occasions, Chocolate, Molds and Candy Making Supplies. Basic — Advanced and Specialty Classes Maxine Ward Open: 9:00-5:00 Daily 327 West Burr Oak St. Sat. — 9:00-1:00 P.M. Centerville, Ml 49032 (616) 467 6465 LELAND ENGINEERING, INC. P.O. Box 698 White Pigeon, Ml IOT R S EXCAVATING INC. R+. 3 — Box 40 A • White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 (616) 483 9507 -(616) 483 7528 Bulldozing — Backhoe — Dump Trucks Earthmoving — Basement Digging Sewer and Septic Systems R S EXCAVATING INC. If It's Impossible it Will Just Take Longer! Business Ph. 616—483-9507 or Call Roger Steve 616—483-7582 219—825 2876 FIRST NATIONAL BANK — U.S. — 131 “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. ” —Booker T. Washington Congratulations to The Class of 1979 Kirsck Company COUNTRY SALES COUNTRY SALES INC. U.S. 12 E. Box 635 Sturgis, Mich. 49091 HUDNELL'S FISHER'S FLOWERS BAIT TACKLE Good Luck Class of 79 of 79 RR 3 Box 23 White Pigeon, Mich. White Pigeon, Mich. WEAVER AND LINGG International' 1586 Tractor ill B INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT International Dealer S. Centerville Rd. Phone:651-3274 Sturgis, Mich. 193 PUCKETT MARINE Klinger Lake A Full Service Marina FARRAND FUNERAL HOME White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 U.S. 12 A W DRIVE-IN White Pigeon, Mich. Dump Truck Backhoe GORDON MORRIS EXCAVATING Box 239 Phone White Pigeon, Mich. 483-7773 WHITE SEYBERT'S ROYER FORD PIGEON INCORPORATED BOWL INCORPORATED Continually Selling Ford Products in St. Joseph Valley For 33 Years Congratulations to the Class of '79 Phone 483 7961 S. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Mich. 195 FISHER CUSTOM FOODS INC. Custom Butchering and Processing Visit Fisher's Meat Market Union, Mich. CONSTANTINE AUTO PARTS 178 E. Water St. Constantine, Mich, Phone 435-4405 FISHER CUSTOM FOOD INC. ZALES THE DIAMOND STORE 112 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Mich. 49091 Don Gleflce, Manager l 6 ROYAL RV SERVICE CENTER MOTTVILLE GROCERY U.S. 12 West Congratulations to the Class of 1979 COLONIAL ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK R. R. 2 U.S. 131 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Phone (616) 483 7420 or 483-9134 U.S. 131 White Pigeon, Michigan FIRST NATIONAL BANK - MOTTVILLE COUNTRY GENERAL SUPERMARKET Certified Meats — Complete Supermarket Beer — Wine — Pizza Best Wishes to the Class of 79 U.S. 12 Union, Mich. JAY AND KAY FLORAL SHOP AND THE COUNTRY CUPBOARD Peterson Plaza 103 Grant Ave. Three Rivers, Mich. (616) 279-7453 Country Cupboard 145 S. Washington St. Constantine, Mich. (616)435-2175 Candid Weddings Photographic Supplies Music and Instruments Magazines and Paperbacks DAVE SMITH PONTIAC, BUICK G.M. MOTORS 911 West Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Michigan 49091 FLATLANDER, INC. of Dowagiac 782-3798 279 2640 Dora and Karl Crisler Karla and Bob Booker 198 ESCORT R.V.S. INC ZIPPY SERVICE Truck Stop Restaurant 24 Hr. Wrecker Serv ice Mottville, Michigan Ron Mary Downs Phone: (616—483-7249) U.S. 131 South, White Pigeon, Ml Phone:(616—483-7661) Phone (616) 483 9053 RED SHED AUTO BODY For All Corvette Repairs and Parts RAIN BO LANES U.S. 131 South Lon Johansen White Pigeon, Ml 49099 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 INSIGNIA Your Complete Decorating Center 31 North Main Three Rivers, Mich. Phone:273-7095 200 Compliments of a Local Business T. V. Appliance HARMAN LUMBER SUPPLIES 108 S. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, Ml (616) 483-9293 RR I Box I I -A Union, Mich. 49130 • Zenith • Maytag • Amana • Hoover • Corning ------------------------1 ZanTz REAL ESTATE, Inc. | 126 SOUTH KALAMAZOO STREET I WHITE PIGEON, MICH. 49099 L-________—-------------J Congratulations Class of '79 Phone: (616) 483 2133 Phone: (616) 435 3055 1355 S. Washington Street Constantine,Mich. 49042 Phone: (616) 278 7475 i 80 E. Michigan Three Rivers, Michigan 49093 Farm — Residential — Comm. Norm Lantz (Broker) 201 TASTEE FREEZ U.S. 12 White Pigeon, Mich. COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL The Man With a Concrete Understanding SPORE LEROY CHUPP Your Michiana Handicraft Center COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL — Decorative Work A Specialty — The Man with a Concrete Understanding LeRoy Chupp 401 East Vermont Ave. WHITE PIGEON, MICH. 49099 Phone 416-483-7933 Cement Contractor 401 East Vermont Av. White Pigeon, Mich. 202 Phone:483-7933 RR 3 U.S. 12 White Pigeon, Mich. INSURANCE With Us . . . Our Customers Are Always I CARVER ASSOCIATES U. S. 12 Union Road Union, Michigan Phone:641 5995 Compliments of SCHMELINGS SUNOCO ikki A Union, Michigan HYDE'S CERAMICS Lessons — Firing — Sifts Porcelain Stoneware (219)234-1911 (616)641-5202 JOHN WRIGHT SONS, INC. Concrete Contractors Phone: 435-9025 320 N. Washington St. Constantine, Michigan 49042 Owen R. Wright Box 434 General Manager Union, Mich. 49130 203 PATRONS DIANE'S BEAUTY BOUTIQUE MR. MRS. DENNIS STANTON WELTY MUSIC INC. D E RESTAURANT TOWNE CLEANERS GLENN MORRIS CEMENT CONTRACTOR SHAW MEN'S SHOE BRISTOL PRODUCTS Congratulations Class of 79 r P.O. Box 278 Bristol, Indiana STEEL-WELD DOCK • Arc-Welded Construction • No Loose Parts • Precision Leveling • Self-Aligning • Non-Skid Deck Surface • Effortless to Install and Remove • Compact Storage • Dock Ladders, Seats Bumpers Con-De Manufacturing Co. 1307 l j W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Mich. 651 3756 Mfg. By: 3 Parts ’Decking •Frame •Legs MAURER'S WHITE PIGEON INN 110 W. Chicago Ave. Glen — June — Mike LUTZ INSURANCE AGENCY 107 W. Chicago Rd. 201 Billie — Toni Ph. 483-7016 Complete Insurance Coverage White Pigeon, Mich. R. W. BAKEMAN AGENCY Insurance and Real Estate Roger Bakeman, Agent 483-7426 400 East Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Stoves — Fireplaces Sales — Installation Mobile Homes and Residential Licensed Contractors FLAME PRODUCTS IIIS. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan Phone: 483 7900 v V CRAFTs M Vj ODER LAS Phone: (616) 483-7623 BOYERS INC. U.S. 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road Union, Michigan 49130 Phone: 641-5841 205 STURGIS SAVINGS AND LOAN WHITE PIGEON BRANCH 206 PILLOW-MILLER INC. PILLOW REALITY 1 QUALITY GLAS CO., INC. R.R. 2, White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 ,r 3k Michwm VILLAGE COUNCIL White Pigeon, Michigan Murray Jackson 5 Radio Equipped Trucks 616—483 9459 JACKSON TIRE CO. Complete on the Road Truck Service New and Used Tires 24 Hour Service U.S. 131 South White Pigeon, Mich. 49099 20U HOLIDAY INN Q Sauic weidner CAROLE MIlllMAN 'tit K M 11 . m 651 6984 rfbrtj 6516583 rai 223 w. Chicago r0 Realty MLS 1 300 S. Centerville Road Sturgis, Michigan 49091 M Broker SI 9548 51-4761 0. JOAN SMILEY IN DOWNTOWN STURGIS pi JUDY DISNEY BUCKNELL-EVERS AGENCY 121 S. Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan Phone:483 9130 Arthur E. Bud Evers Vice-President John D. Sullivan Agent BURGESS DRUGSTORE Sincerely Serving Our Community for 25 Years. Burgess Drugstore Your Gooey Neighbor Pharmacy MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Michiana White Pigeon, Mich. Union, Mich. Forty-Five Hours of Banking a Week to Serve You Better. KFN tOMNS( As o Brot 651 2050 OLSON BODIES INC. 1621 S. Centerville Rd. Sturgis, Mich. T T OLSON 10011$ INC • • • • • The Student Center. Jffflj Chicago Rd., Sturgis, Mich. Going to McDonald’s 1 is almost as much a part of school as going to class. You’ve made us the place to meet, to talk, to have a good time, to celebrate your victories and help forget defeats. You’ve made McDonald’s more than lust another place to cat. And that’s why, at McDonald’s, we do it all for you. FALKENSTEIN FLOWERS Sturgis, Michiqan 211 TASTY NUT SHOP RON'S SUPER DISCOUNT Nuts From All Over the World Nationally Advertised Brands at Discount Prices. Congratulations to the Class of 79” RON'S DISCOUNT DRUGS Complete Prescription Service at Prices You Can Afford! Phone:651-5401 Doug Slessman R. Ph. SIGRIST'S Compliments of ROY'S PARTY STORE Groceries — Cold Meats Beer Wine Take Out 200 S. Kalamazoo St. White Pigeon Mich. WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Chicago Rd. Sturgis, Ml 212 UNION PRODUCTS, INC. 518 North Centerville Rd. Sturgis, Mich. (616) 651-7429 Congratulations to the Class of 79 213 jpas jjfi eAs —' ■ BUSINESS FORMS SPECIALISTS W. P. PAPER CO. S3 P O 80 X 309 • 1110 WEST CHICAGO ROAD • STURGIS. MICHIGAN 49091 • PHONE 616 651 7876 c 277 White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Phone: (616) 483 7601 WITTENBERG HARDWARE 103 S. Kalamazoo St. White Pigeon SPARKLIN EXCAVATING Best of Luck Class of 1979 215 216 PRESENTING . . . The 106th GRADUATING CLASS 0f White Pigeon Community Schools 1979 Baccalaureate Services SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 1979 7:30 p.m. High School Gymnasium Processional Pomp and Circumstance'', Elgar J unior Invocation and Opening Prayer Father Greg Poser St. Joseph Catholic Church White Pigeon, Mich High School Choir. Lordof Life , Bach-Christianson Miss Sue Norton Vocal Music Director White Pigeon High School Scripture and Prayer Rev. Donald Fry II Peter 1:1-11 United Methodist Church White Pigeon, Mich. Special Number All Mv Tomorrows''. Gaither Mr. Albert Abbott Accompanist. Mrs. Albert Abbott Sermon Rev Alexander Stenhouse (H.R.) 1 he Slack Line United Presbyterian Church High School Choir Miss Sue Norton You'll Never Walk Alone Richard Rodgers ‘Closing Prayer and Benediction Rtck McDermott, Pastor Church of Christ White Pigeon. Mich ‘High School Choir Miss Sue Norton Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You And Keep You , Lutkin ‘Recessional Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar Weather permitting the seniors will remain immediately outside the building after the services to greet friends and relatives. 'Audience please stand KENNETH WARD Principal When the great missionary, Dr David Livingston, made a covenant with an African chief, part of the ritual included trading possessions. The chief chose the doctor's only goat and gave his rusty spear in exchange. Now Dr. Livingston needed this goat more than anything else he owned, for its milk greatly soothed his ulcer Vet he gave it to the chief for the spear Later as Dr. Livingston walked down the road, he was puzzled to see the natives bow down to him Finally a friend explained to him, They are bowing because of what's in your hand Whoever holds the chief's spear is to be treated like the chief Why they'll give you anything you want. Quickly, Dr Livingston asked for a goat. To his surprise, he was not given just one goat but a whole herd! Dr Livingston had given out of his need, but he got back more than he had to begin with. Giving is multiplied far beyond our expectations if it is given out of a need that others have. Dr. Livingston's life was not only efficient in that be accomplished much in a relatively short period of time, but also his life was effective in that he was successful as a missionary. Being efficient is doing things 'right', but being effective is doing the 'right' thing. Our hope as you leave White Pigeon High School is that you have an efficient and an effective life. We hope that we have been able to help develop something of value from your own gifts and talents. Now many of you will go on to further develop your abilities while others are ready to use what they have in the world of work. Look for opportunities to give and to be of service and you will find that life is successful for you. Interest in others is the real key to finding happiness. The Bible says, Give, and it shall be given unto you good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over. God Bless each of you as you leave school Good luck. Sincerely, Ken Ward JIMSTAMBAUGH Senior Class Sponsor You now have finished four years of hassle, sweat, frustration — and enjoyable times You have finished your senior year of high school and are about to start the eighth grade of life. Many of you are thinking, Phew, I'm glad thats all over and some Where did the last few years go. Whatever thoughts you hold, the time has come to move on. You will inherit problems of economics, politics, ecology, over-population, and, paramount, human relationships Sounds like a lot of bad stuff, doesn't it? It is. I hope that we, my colleagues and I, have given you the tools to approach these problems with confidence. I hope that we have imparted material that gives you a rudimentary knowledge of these problems and, more importantly, a curiosity to extend that knowledge beyond ours. I hope we have given you a courage to face these things, not turn away and say, Let those who know about those things, do something I hope you will find these things we call problems mere challenges I hope that we have afforded you opportunities to see alternatives to life so that you have a wide range from which to choose. Life is not problems, you know. On the contrary There's a lot of neat stuff too. I hope we have given you the insight to recognize and enjoy the good things. The ability to wonder at the intricacies of a leaf, or to lie on your back, watching spring night constellations and recall the myth of Orion, or because of trigonometry, make that final, winning pool shot I hope you will find satisfaction in being able to prepare a meal for which people compliment you or creating an atrocious art object which everyone else calls an ashtray but which you know is a bust of Mick J agger. I hope you have gained an appreciation of the word love. Ultimately, I hope we have let you know, in one way or another, that we care about you — as students, individuals, humans I hope that we have cracked an opening in the universe of awareness around you. An awareness which allows you to recognize the humanness of others. They are subject to the same desires, pains and frustrations as you. Those others extend around the world even though their colors, religion and languages differ Looking back through this, I find a lot of I hopes Gramatically it's redundant, but emotionally it's heart-felt I have hopes for you collectively and many of you whom I know well, personally That's why I teach. And I hope you will have hope — For all its sham and drudgery, it's still a beautiful world. Seniors, I've enjoyed you. J im Stambaugh An Honor Deserved pat meekhof Senior Class Sponsor This graduation is just another stepping stone in your life. Your big challenge is yet to come. I hope we, as teachers and parents have prepared you for that challenge. I hope you have acquired the courage and the ability to cope with life's trials along with its joys. Don't allow your possible failures to destroy you. Those situations will also be be learning experiences. I hope all of you have developed a good sense of self-worth and self-identity. I hope everyone of you learns to love and allow yourselves to be loved. Stay aware of nature, your surroundings and most of all, people and do not hurt or abuse these things. There is value and honor in a good day's work If you, by plan or by chance, enjoy that work and do your best, you will be a success. Do not work at being a success at the expense of sacrificing your own self or beliefs, or infringing on those of others. Remain sensitive to the emotions and feelings of yourself and others. If you have peace within yourself, you will be happy and help make those that mean the most to you happy. That is much easier said than done. I wish all of you the best of luck in that endeavor. You have your work cut out for you. It's a great feeling to be able to wake up in the morning and be able to say, It's great to be alive, and then to proceed to spend each day to it's fullest degree. Pat Meekhof WHITE PIGEON BOARD OF EDUCATION Ted Krull, President Ken Parker, Vice President Shirley Halferty, Secretary Susan Cline, Treasurer Adlai Hagen, Trustee Max Mosier, Trustee Glenn Morris, Trustee ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr Joe Raymer, Supt. Kenneth Ward, H.S. Prin. Roger Mitchell, Cen. Elem. Prin. William Magill, B.P. Prin. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Andersohn, Betty Bale, Ned Bargwell, Ted Benne, Beverly Blue, Robert Brokaw, Gayle Gordon, Jean Heckelman, Gerald Jarrad, Peter Leister, Madelyn Lutz, Teresa Martin, Carol Martin, William McKenzie, Willodean Meek, Curt Meekhof, Pat Melchi, Victoria Miller, William Morse, George Mort, Don Myckowiak, Scott Nicholson, Jackie Norton, Suanne Outman, Sue Pfefferle, Pamela Ross, Gene Sawyer, Verne Schneider, Marvin Siberry, Carl Slack, Doris Smalley, Lyle Smith, Darryl Snook, David Stambaugh, Jim Stanton, Dennis Starmann, John Wells, Paul West, Patrick White, Dan ! CLASS MOTTO J New Horizons To Explore . . . New Friends To Meet . . . t New Doors To Open ... FELICIA FINCH Valedictorian m KATHY KIEFER Co-Salutatorian LISACHOLOMETES Co-Salutatorian The Class of 1979 KAY ANN AIRGOOD is the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Airgood. She has participated in French Club for four years, BOEC for three years, National Honor Society for two years and FHA for two years. Kay has served as yearbook photographer for the past two years also. KENNETH ALTINE is the son of Mrs. Helen Altine. He has been a member of the marching and concert band for four years, TeePee Talk and Post Script for two years. He has also been a member of National Honor Society for one year MARK L. ALTINE is the son of Helen L. Altine He has participated in track for three years and plans to go into the Army MARY ALTINE is the daughter of Helen L Altine She has participated in National Honor Society, Youth in Government, FHA, band and choir in her high school years. Mary has already joined the Army and will leave in June for Fort Leonardwood, Missouri Mary is enlisted in the intelligence branch of the Army. ARLENE KAY ASTLING is the daughter of Charles R and Barbara Astling and Donna Weinbeurg. She has participated in girls varsity basketball, varsity track. Other involvements include Pep Club, band, FHA and Varsity Club. Her future plans are to go to Glen Oaks for two years and get married JEFFREY TODD BAECHLER is the son of Mr and Mrs Dave Baechler He was in varsity basketball for two years and in varsity football for three years. Jeff was elected to the All Conference team in football for two years, he was also named the most valuable player in the league He was on the All Conference basketball team one year. JOELYNN BAECHLER is the daughter of David and Marlynn Baechler In her four years of high school Jodi has participated in band and powderpuff football As of now her future plans are undecided. CRAIG BAKEMAN is the son of Roger and J une Bakeman. He is a member of Varsity Club, National Honor Society, Youth in Government, Yearbook Editor and was selected as a representative to Boy's State in his junior year. Craig's future plans are to attend college. TED BAKER is the son of Jack and Jean Baker. During high school he has been involved in Student Council and wrestling. Ted plans to join the Coast Guard or get into heavy construction. ROBERT NEIL BECKTELL is the son of William and Shirley Becktell. He has participated in reserve and varsity football, reserve and varsity baseball, and National Honor Society. He plans to go to college at Western Michigan University, get a good job, and live happily ever after. CYNTHIA LYNN BENASH is the daughter of Helen and Earl Stuby. She has been involved in four years of volleyball, three years of track, and two years of basketball. BOEC, Tri-Hi-Y, Varsity Club, French Club, junior class secretary and senior class president round out her activities Cindy plans to go to Glen Oaks. JERRY W. BENNETT is the son of Mr. and Mrs Robert M Bennett. He has been a member of the football team for two years. Jerry plans to go to work for about one year and then join the service. ROCHELLE DIANE BERGERSON is the daughter of Richard and Jean Bergerson. She has been a member of BOEC, Pep Club, French Club, Ski Club and band She also was a member of the basketball team Her future plans are to attend college in Florida. STEPHANIE LAWRENCE BLACK is the daughter of Franklin and Roberta Black. She has been a four year member of volleyball, a two year member of track, a two year member of basketball, a one year member of FHA and a three year member of Varsity Club. Stephanie was elected to the All Conference team for volleyball her junior year. GLEN BLOCK is the son of Mr. Carol Block and Mrs. Lou Block. He has participated in wrestling for four years, baseball for three years and Varsity Club. Glen plans to go to trade school to become a machinist. FRED JOHN BUCK is the son of Fred and Angline Buck. Fred has been in one year of reserve basketball and football, three years of varsity basketball, one year varsity football and one year of track. Fred's future plans are to work. JEFFERY DAVID CAST is the son of Mr and Mrs. Donald Cast. He has been on the varsity basketball team for two years, the varsity football team for two years and the varsity baseball team for three years. Jeff was elected to the All Star basketball team his senior year, to the All-league football team his junior and senior year. CAROLYN CHAMNESS is the daughter of Ray and Barbara Chamness. Her high school activities include four years of basketball and three years of track Carolyn plans to continue her basketball career at Glen Oaks for two years, then transfer to a four year school majoring in physical education LISA JEAN CHOLOMETES is the daughter of Theodore and Margie Cholometes. She has participated in band for four years, FHA for one year, National Honor Society for two years, Varsity Club for two years, choir for two years, cheerleading for two years, basketball for one year, volleyball for three years and track for one year. SCOTT EDWARD COPENHAVER is the son of Gordon and Shirley Copenhaver. He is a member of the Varsity Club, Youth in Government, the basketball team and the football team. Scott has served as both president and vice president of Youth in Government and as president of the National Honor Society. SUSAN KAY DOWLEY is the daughter of Mrs. Burton L Dowley She was in French Club for three years, Post Script for one year and FHA for one year. Susan's future plans are undecided SANDRA EASH is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Terry Ellett. She was a member of BOEC in her junior year Her future plans are undecided but she plans on going to Georgia for awhile. DEE ANN EASTERDAY is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ernest Easterday She was active in band for three years. Dee's future plans are to move to Sturgis in June and eventually get married. MONTE EDSON is the son of Maynard and Marilyn Edson. He was active in Photo Club. His future plans are undecided. ROXANNE RENEE ERBE is the daughter of E. Laverne and J Ralph Erbe. Her high school activities include freshman basketball, JV and varsity cheerleading, BOEC for two years, FHA for two years, Pep Club for two years, GO reporter for the Elkhart Truth, class officer for three years, Student Council for one year, French Club for four years, yearbook business manager for one year and Post Script for two SARA JAYNE FEATHERSTONE is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Featherstone. She has been involved in choir for two years and in French Club for two years. Her future plans are to get a job, learn to drive and get my own place. FELICIA DAWN FINCH is the daughter of Harley and Charlene Finch Her high school activities include Ski Club, plays, FHA, French Club, National Honor Society, Youth in Government, 4-H, band, Chieftones performing quintet, '78 Girls State representative, UN Washington seminar participant. Outstanding Young Americans member and UMYF Felica served as president of French Club DAVE L. FORD is the son of Donald and Karole Ford He was active in football for three years and track for one year. His future plans are undecided LAURIE GARDNER is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Donald Gardner. MATHEW JOHN GASPER is the son of Sam and Jean Gasper. He was active in wrestling. His future plans are to be a successful business man CONNIE M. GROVES is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kennie Groves. She was active in cheerleading, track, Future Homemakers of America, French Club, Varsity Club and Pep Club. Her future plans are undecided. JORGE LUIS GUEVARA is the son of Jorge Enrique and Luisa de Guevara His American parents are Mr. and Mrs. Don and Carol Reilly. His activities include cross country, wrestling, track and Post Script Jorge plans to work with his father and someday teach Karate. REBECCA M. HAGNER is the daughter of Ralph and Lisa Hagner. She has participated in basketball for two years, FHA for two years, band for four years, French Club for two years, Pep Club for one year, choir for two years and school plays one year. She has also been involved in other activities such as church softball coach, Jet Cade leader for church and 4-H. APRIL HARRISON is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Harrison. She played Powder Puff football and was in BOEC her junior year. April plans to keep working and marry in August to Mr Bruce Hoff JAMIE HAYES is the daughter of Esther and Jerry Hayes. She was active in Powder Puff football. Her future plans are to get a job and a house and have parties every weekend DENISE HILL is the daughter of Dennis and Diane Hill. She was active in basketball, cheerleading and Pep Club Her future plans are to continue working and someday get married RICK ALLEN HODGSON is the son of Mr and Mrs Deane Hodgson. He has participated in one year of J V football and three years of varsity football. He also was in basketball for two years Rick's future plans are to go to college for two or four years to become a successful business man MARK W. HURLEY is the son of Mary and Leo Hurley. He was active in football and track. His future plans are to attend Ferris State College in the fall. JEANE E. HUSTER is the daughter of Paul and Sondra Huster She has been a member of French Club for one year and a member of FHA for one year. Her future plans are undecided. CYNTHIA ANN JOHNSTON is the daughter of Gordon and Connie Johnston. She was active in basketball in her freshman year. Her future plans are to keep on working and attend Glen Oaks Community College part time in the fall. KATHY E. KIEFER is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Randy Ramey. She has been a one year member of French Club and a two year member of National Honor Society. Kathy plans to attend New Mexico State University to go into computer science to get a Bachelor's Degree and perhaps to minor in art GEOFFERY PAUL LYNCH KING is the son of Mr Edward Lynch King and Mrs. Elizabeth King His American parents are Mr and Mrs Randy L Barnard In Australia he was very active in Canoe Club and in rugby. This year as an exchange student Paul participated in cross country, wrestling, track, BOEC and Ski Club KATHY ANNE KOSCIELNY is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Koscielny She was active in Future Homemakers of America, French Club, BOEC, Pep Club, Freshman class officer. Student Council and Powder Puff football Her future plans are to attend Southwestern Michigan College to pursue a secretarial career TED J. KRULL is the son of Ted R and Shirley Krull He was active in basketball and baseball and was a member of the all-conference team in baseball His future plans are undecided TAMARA KAY LAMB is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin E Irving and Robert N Lamb She was active in cheerleading, Future Homemakers of America, French Club, Pep Club, volleyball, Class Representative and band Her future plans are to move to Florida and attend a business school to become a legal secretary. KENT R. LANE is the son of Mr and Mrs Loren R Lane He has been enrolled in the building trades classes in Three Rivers for the past two years. His future plans include becoming a lawyer and a building contractor on the side PAULA J. LEINBACH is the daughter of Doris Leinbach. She has been in band for four years and is a member of FHA. Paula plans to find a good job and get married. ROLLAND R. LUCAS is the son of Mr and Mrs Rex Lucas. His activities included wrestling and Future Farmers of America. He was a 4-H member for nine years. He plans to attend Michigan State University for two years majoring in production agriculture. CHRISTY LYNN McBRIDE is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Tom McBride. She has been active in Pep Club, cheerleading, Ski Club, French Club and Powder Puff football. She plans to go to Kendall School of Design majoring in advertising design. IAIN MACGREGOR is the son of A. H. and lla Macgregor. NO HAROLD MANN is the son of Harold and Martha Mann PICTURE MICHAEL J. MANN is the son of Mr and Mrs Therman Woods He has participated in four years of varsity track, one year of varsity AVAILABLE wrestling, two years of basketball, Varsity Club, Post Script and yearbook He has held the offices of Varsity Club vice president and freshman Student Council representative Mike plans to attend college. KIMBERLY FAYE MATHEW is the daughter of Larry and Linda Mathew. Her high school activities include freshman girls basketball, four years of French Club, four years class officer, one year of Student Council, two years of National Honor Society, CO reporter for the Elkhart Truth, two years of Post Script and two years on the homecoming court Kim held the office of president for French Club and was editor of the Post Script DALE MILLER is the son of LaMar and Joan Miller. DEBRA FAYE MILLER is the daughter of Jake and Dorothy Miller. She has been involved in National Honor Society, French Club, track, volleyball, band and choir. She also served as manager for the girl's basketball team. Deb plans to work for the summer then attend Western Michigan University, major in biology and go into medicine. RANDY MILLER is the son of Henry Miller NO PICTURE AVAILABLE TIMOTHY JAMES MILLER is the son of Henry and Mary Miller. He is a one year member of National Honor Society, a two year member of track, a three year member of cross country, a four year member of basketball and a two year member of Varsity Club. Tim plans to attend Ferris State College to major in business DAVID E. MOORE is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kruse. His future plans are to work this summer and attend college in the fall. PETER EUGENE NICHOLSON is the son of Mr and Mrs. Loren Nicholson. He was a member of the basketball team his freshman and sophomore years and track team his sophomore year He plans to attend Nashville Auto-Diesel College for one year and afterwards work off the Louisiana coast for a year or two. CRAIG KEVIN OUTMAN is the son of Marlin and Sonja Outman. He participated in football for three years, basketball for three years, band for one year and track for one year His future plans are undecided. WILLIAM L. OWEN, JR. is the son of William L and Ruth Ann Owen. His high school activities include two years of football and two years in Ski Club. He plans to attend Tri-State in the fall to major in engineering LEONARD B. PARKER is the son of Kenneth and Kathy Parker. He was a member of French Club, Ski Club and debate. Bowling, tennis and scuba diving are a few of his interests during his high school years. Leonard plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in marine biology. CHRISTOPHER JAMES PFENNING is the son of Barbara Balyeat and Alfred Pfenning. He has participated in shared-time and co-op programs. He plans to work and possibly attend Glen Oaks Community College. CURTIS POWELL is the son of Elton and Elizabeth Powell. He has participated in wrestling, football. National Honor Society, Varsity Club and baseball. His future plans include going to college for four years. DONNA G. PROUTY is the daughter of David Prouty and Sharon Miller. She has been a member of Future Homemakers of America and BOEC. Her future plans include furthering her education and later becoming a legal secretary. DORIS S. RENTFROW is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ronald Rentfrow. She has participated in FHA for three years, National Honor Society for one year, volleyball for one year and office help for one year. Doris was an FHA officer her junior year and was involved in the health occupations share time program in her senior year. MARK W. RIPPLINGER is the son of Edwin and Mary Ann Ripplinger. He participated in the Industrial Arts Fair placing first and second in Regionals and fifth in States. He plans to become a prototype engineer or work in research and development MICHAEL H. RIVERS is the son of Charles and Nancy Rivers. He plans to work for a year after high school, then attend college to become a certified mechanic. DANA SUE ROYCE is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Dimmick and Charles E. Royce She has been a three year member of mat maids, a two year member of Youth in Government and a three year member of Pep Club Dana plans to get married and have a family, but be herself first. JESSE SALISBURY is the son of John and Janet Salisbury He has been active in basketball, golf and baseball as well as sophomore class vice president. Student Council vice president and president, and St Joe League Student Council president. He plans to enter Western Michigan University in the fall in the general studies curriculum. CARL DARRELL SASSAMAN is the son of Mr and Mrs John Sassaman. He participated in football and track. He plans to further his schooling after graduation. THERESA SCHAEFFER is the daughter of Richard and Mary Schaeffer. DENISE RIKAYE SCHUMACHER is the daughter of Paul and Carole Schumacher She has been active in band. Future Homemakers of America, BOEC, cheerleading, homecoming attendant, volleyball, National Honor Society and French Club. She plans to continue working at Owens-Illinois during the summer and attend college in the fall. LYNNE ILENE SHEAKS is the daughter of Lloyd and Clara Sheaks She has been a member of National Honor Society, Ski Club and French Club She plans to attend Western Michigan University majoring in science, leading to a career in the medical field GARY SHOPPELL is the son of Janice and Keny Shopped. He has been active in football, basketball, track as a player, manager and trainer, band, Varsity Club and Little League sports as well as Student Council. He plans to attend college pursuing athletic training He hopes to train either high school or college athletes. KAREN JOY SILK is the daughter of Elaine Aumack and P Robert Silk, Sr She was active in music boosters and Future Homemakers of America. She plans to attend college after graduation. VICKI SMITH is the daughter of Phyllis Smith She was active in French Club and plans to work after graduation. STEPHEN MACLEAN SNYDER is the son of Mr. and Mrs Ralph A Snyder. He was active in varsity cross country and track, band, French Club He was also an exchange student to Japan in the summer of 1976 and is organist at St Joseph Catholic and the United Methodist Churches. He plans to attend Western Michigan University majoring in education. MARK ALLEN STEARS is the son of Robert and Beverly Stears. He participated in wrestling and junior varsity football. He plans to attend I T I in Fort Wayne upon graduation. BRYAN D. STRANG is the son of Barsha and Kenneth Strang. He participated in varsity wrestling, football and track. He plans to go into the Air Force in October in the computer programming field. PAMELA JO EASTERDAY STRANG is the daughter of Buddie And Doris Easterday. She has been active in French Club She plans to continue being a good wife and soon a mother GARY W. STUMP is the son of John and Dorothy Stump He was active in football, baseball and karate. His future plans are undecided. MICHAEL JAY STUTSMAN is the son of Russell and Jean Stutsman. He has participated in football, wrestling and National Honor Society. He plans to attend Ferris State College majoring in automotive service and heavy equipment technology. KEVIN BRIAN SULLIVAN is the son of John and Pat Sullivan He has been a member of the football, basketball and track teams. Varsity Club, Youth in Government, All-Conference football, track co-captain and most valuable player and participated in the Future Homemakers of America style show He was also freshman class vice president, sophomore class president and junior representative. SUSAN TASTULA is the daughter of Robert and Doris Tastula. She was a member of the Powder Puff football team She plans to get a job after graduation. ROGER TERRY is the son of Mr and Mrs Olie Terry. He was a member of the freshman basketball team and basketball team manager his junior year His future plans are undecided ED TYREE is the son of Max and Pauline Tyree. He was a member of the track, baseball and senior class basketball teams. He plans to work to earn money to go to Florida to start a salvage company and scuba dive for buried treasure. ROBERT J. WAGNER is the son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Wagner. He has participated in football, basketball, track, National Honor Society, Varsity Club and band, as well as Post Script. He was also an all-star band member. He plans to attend Glen Oaks Community College on a full journalism scholarship. BECKY WEGNER is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wegner. She has been active in band, school plays. Powder Puff football, National Honor Society, yearbook and choir Her future plans include continuing her music career. VAN R. WEIDERMAN is the son of Carolyn and Norm Weiderman. He plans to attend Ferris State College studying industrial technology CAROL LYNNE WERTZ is the daughter of Edward and Maxine Wertz She was part of the shared-time program at the Sturgis Child Care Center and was an aide at Winnie-the-Pooh preshcool. She plans to work, get married and be happy. CONNIE L. WILSON is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson. She was a member of Future Homemakers of America, band and BOEC. She plans to enter the management field, then attend college in either management or secretarial fields. DENNIS C. WOOD is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L Wood He plans to enter an apprenticeship as a tool and mold maker. DEBORAH KAY YODER is the daughter of Stan and Carol Yoder. She has been active in BOEC as a secretary and president, girls' basketball, volleyball, Future Homemakers of America, Varsity Club, class officer, National Honor Society and yearbook. She plans to attend Southwestern Michigan College in the computer programming curriculum. VICKI LYNN YODER is the daughter of Tom and Judy Yoder. She was a member of French Club, Powder Puff football team. Future Homemakers of America and was a nursery school aide at Winnie-the-Pooh She plans to work for a year then either travel or go to college. PA TRONS . . . Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Dan White Darryl R. Smith John and Pat Sullivan Hagen Cement Products Cray Bros. Stamping Junior Class Beverly and Max Benne Towne Cleaners Farrand Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Jack Slack Pamela Pfefferle Mr. and Mrs. David Outman Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stanton Sophomore Class R V. Kompacts, Inc. Moormann Printing, Inc. Maurer's White Pigeon Inn Dr. and Mrs. Joe Raymer Varsity Club Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blue cosjocyou (jRHDSOF'79 Commencement Exercises THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1979 7:30 p.m. High School Gymnasium Processional Pomp arid Circumstance , Elgar ‘National Anthem................ Star Spangled Banner , Key ‘Invocation........... Salutatory Class Sponsors Departmental Awards and Comments Valedictory Special Awards Class President Presentation of the Class of 1979 Awarding of Diplomas Senior Band White Pigeon High School Miss Sue Norton Director Senior Band Rev. Wilbur Brandli First United Presbyterian Church White Pigeon. Mich Co-Salutatorians Lisa Choiometes Katherine Kiefer Miss Patricia Meekhof Mr. James Stambaugh ... Valedictorian I eli ia F im h White Pigeon Education Association White Pigeon Rotary Club Aurora Club Business Office Education Club .......Class of 1979 Cynthia Benash Mr. Kenneth Ward High School Principal Dr. JoeRaymer Superintendent Mr. Ted Krull School Board President Mr. Kenneth Parker School Board Vice President ‘Benedictory.................................................................Pastor Dick Sellers Mottville Bible Church Recessional................................................................ Senior Band Looks Like We Made It , Jennings Kerr Weather permitting a reception line will be formed by the seniors outside the school immediately after the ceremonies. Please take the •Audience please stand time to greet the seniors individually at that time ■ • • r ws v- li . ;