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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1984 volume:

Table of Contents People 7 Seniors 17 Sports 41 Clubs 85 Undergrads 95 Faculty 117 Ads 127 Staff Editor Julie Nottoli Ass't Editor Kimm Yoder Photographers Brian Conlin Kerri Chupp Staff Judy Heign Cathie Magill Ron McKim Cindy Lent Advisor Pamela Moormann Wahbememe White Pigeon Michigan Volume 33 Congratulations Class of 1984 The changes...reaching...dreaming...remembering. The following pages are glistening moments frozen in time...the victories achieved and losses suffered...tests passed and failed...hours of study...the unforgettable year of 1984. This was a year of protest at WPHS. It started with the banishment of powderpuff football. . .the cheerleaders' strike in an attempt to be recognized as athletes...the discontinuation of a real senior trip...and ended with the student council's stand against the administration in hopes that they, as representatives of the student body, could become an actively working council. In the world outside WPHS, we witnessed the horrifying realization of nuclear war in the television movie The Day After. We danced to the music of Michael Jackson and we laughed to the jokes of Eddie Murphy. Tickets to the Olympics in Los Angeles were almost as hard to get as Cabbage Patch Dolls while the hardest thing yet was telling whether or not Boy George was really a boy. All these events have been only a background for the 111th graduating class of WPHS But it is one year we will never forget. 2 e spspueo 4 5 8 Homecoming Escort Brian Conlin with Queen Bridget Sullivan Escort Eric Hiner with Senior jackie Yoquele' Escort Ron McKim with Senior Kelly Tinch 10 Bob Airgood with Junior attendant Diane Nottoli Former Queen Carol Stautz crowns Bridget Ron Slone with Sophomore attendant Rachel Daws Mark Bedell with Freshman attendant Rachel McLaughlin The Envelop Please!!!! 11 $iut SBetWeen Jau and 0K otug. uniox Clan of WHite Pigeon cdfigH £cHool cordially invitei you to attend tHe junior • Seniox Prom on Saturday, eftday tHe fiftH s'Vineteen Hundred and eigHty-fcux nine o’clock in tHe evening at tHe MiyH JbcH ool ymnaiiu n cA idnigfit Suffet will follow tHe dance 12 Nour time will tome Rac hel and Tammy I he Grand Marc h Get those garters boys! dancing the night away Smile pretty, Kelly Greg Bontrager and Bridget Sullivan Kimm Yoder and Garry Wertenberger Tammy Morey and Floyd Miller Kerri Chupp and Chris Barnaby Activities ttig Left to right (Front) Larry Phillips. Chris Forbes. Brian Conlin Jerry Holmes, David Brandys. (Back) Todd Br°c‘°or' E,MC cl ' H 68 B°ntrager' M'ke Br°rSOn' KaseV Strawser, Tony Wright, Kelvin Terry, Todd Phelps, Shawnn Moyer. Left to right (Front) Mike Krull, Pete Ripplinger, Mark Morrow, Scott Morris. (Back) Scot Ridoutt, Coach Mike Woods, Cary Bennett, Coach Tim Baechler, John Ruple, Dennis Sinkler, Bruce Krebs, Doug Perry. 14 Seniors Win 105-58 15 Junior coaches are really cool Senior team looking tough Faculty Follies Totally stunned Lights, Camera, Action! Mr. Miller...What an emcee The Perfect Couple Shakespeare 16 Our hero How about a little kiss, toots Deron Anderson December 25, 1965 Kimberly Bargwell July 23, 1966 Creg Bontrager March 30, 1966 Sheila Anderson November 20,1964 Harriet Bennett September 30, 1963 David Brandys October 3, 1965 Karl Astling January 1, 1965 Leann Bennett December 8, 1965 Angela Brooks October 2, 1965 18 Michael Brorson April 23, 1966 Kris Cast April 16, 1966 Deena Cook April 11, 1966 Tabitha Brown March 17, 1966 Brian Conlin October 10, 1966 Troy Cummings August 25, 1965 Amy Carr July 15, 1966 19 Jeff Derrickson April 13, 1966 Peggy Eash October 20, 1963 Kathryn Craber February 5, 1966 Tom D'Haese January 25, 1966 Steve Green April 28, 1965 Karen Downs April 16, 1966 Chris Forbes October 21, 1965 Jim Hay August 29, 1966 20 Judy Heign June 12, 1966 Lora Hooley November 27, 1965 Cathy Hurley April 14, 1966 Eric Hiner October 15, 1966 Rita Humphries April 19, 1966 Charles Jackson August 17, 1965 Jerry Holmes March 16, 1966 Judi Hunter January 16, 1966 Rhonda Jaseph August 15, 1966 21 Robert Jaseph October 19, 1964 Randy Jones May 12, 1964 ■ Brenda Johnson December 23, 1965 Deann Kauffman August 20, 1966 Karrie Lafler Scott Lethiot August 15, 1965 August 29, 1965 22 Teri Johnson April 1, 1966 Terri Konneck April 25, 1966 Cary Lorenz March 2, 1966 Missy Loyer September 30, 1965 Kimberly McBride February 8, 1966 Ron McKim August 12, 1966 Tim Mabry September 20, 1965 Pamela Miller Tammy Morey September 25, 1965 September 13, 1965 Connie Mosher January 19, 1966 Penny Mead June 2, 1966 23 Tina Mosher February 16, 1965 Julie Parker October 13, 1965 Christopher Phillip October 19, 1965 Patrick Shawnn Moyer August 14, 1966 Kathi Perkins December 7, 1965 Larry Phillips August 15, 1966 Julie Nottoli September 12, 1965 Todd Phelps Oct. 9, 1964 Todd Proctor July 28, 1964 24 Lauri Rauguth February 2, 1965 Glen Schmidt June 10, 1965 Gina Sommerlott May 14, 1966 Marc Rodwick April 17, 1965 Kenneth Schwartz May 14, 1964 Jennifer Stockwell February 3, 1965 Karen Sanford November 5, 1965 Todd Snook November 4, 1965 Kasey Strawser December 14, 1965 25 Bridget Sullivan April 12, 1966 Kelly Tinch April 1, 1966 Susie White November 5, 1965 Kelvin Terry January 8, 1966 Brenda Thibos November 22, 1965 Carry Wertenberger April 14, 1966 Tony Wright October 9, 1965 Michael West September 29, 1966 Jesse Yoder December 15, 1965 26 Jackie Yoguelet May 15, 1966 Scott Peterson Principal Phyllis Reinelt Class Advisor Left to right: (Top) Tammy Morey, secretary; Creg Bontrager, treasurer; (bottom) Bridget Sullivan, president; Kelly Tinch, vice president. 27 I, DERON ANDERSON, being of superior mind and great body, will my well-organized locker to some squirrely eighth grader. To Evan, the best of luck with the rest of your years at WPHS. I, SHEILA ANDERSON, of small body and less mind, will to my brother Larry a great senior year and lots of dates; Shelly, a quick sophomore year, and Kim Lethiot a good freshman year since her brother didn't will it to her Good Luck Class of 1985. I, KIM BARGWELL, being of overused mind and tired body will to my brother Steve the ability to make it through high school with both parents and Uncle Jerry as teachers. I also will to my best friends Cindy, Tabby, and Rita the best of luck and happiness for the future I, HARRIET BENNETT, being of crazy mind, bequeath to Mrs. Stam-baugh's fifth hour that '84 be as good as '83. I also hope Mr Stambaugh has a good tenth grade third hour class in 1984 I wish Miss Norton luck in finding another person who is willing to work hard on their marching. I wish Lisa the best of luck I, LEANN BENNETT, being of dizzy mind and still-not-developed body, do hereby will to my sister, Lisa, most of her clothes To Miss Norton, lots of luck with your bands to come. To the people of 1985, Have a good one! I, GREG BONTRAGER, being of spacious mind and very available body, will to Bubble Lips the ability to beat on Phildo when he touches your shirt. To all the Killer Bees in football, the ability to annihilate the opponents, to Barna-by I will my good looks and to Bomber' I will the best of times in '85. I, Doobie DAVE BRANDYS, of sound mind and great body, will to Bill Rodwick's little brother Cris a high time on campus and to John Delarye the ability to party without getting caught. I, ANGIE BROOKS, being of wasted mind and hungover body, do hereby hand over my presidency of the IBTC to Angie Lucas. To Janelle, I will the aility to party hardy and still be thought of as Innocent To the teachers, I want to say Thanks and watch out, my brother is coming next! Good Luck Seniors. I, MIKE BRORSON, being of mellow mind and burnt body, will to the class of '85, the ability to live it up because remember it's your last year. I also will to Robbie Morris the ability to party on the weekends, especially after the football games. I would also like to thank everybody I know at WPHS for being there I, TABBY BROWN, do hereby will to anyone who can maintain it, my 'Straight-as-an-arrow' reputation To my little' sister Robin, my ability to drop band and not be left with a guilty conscience. To Lisa B a great senior year, and finally to Kim and Andy, lots of good times in college and an eligible millionaire. I, AMY CARR, being of sexy mind and body, will to Nicki Hart the ability to be great in colorguard like I was. To Maynard, my ability to march without blowing kisses at girls, to Beth B. my first chair seat in concert band To Phil Em, the ability to some terrific years at WPHS. I, BRIAN CONLIN, being of clean mind and unused body, will my pure body to anybody who can handle it. Everything else I am taking with me. I, CINDY CONNELLY, being of half sound mind and body, will to anyone who drops out of band the ability to do so without feeling the least bid guilty. Also, I will to Dave S., Rob B., Pat B and Lori R all the luck and good clean fun in making it through the rest of high school I, TROY CUMMINGS, being of euphonious mind and virgin body, will to Scot Ridoutt my position as Drum Major, Have a blast. And to Emoo, my first chair, to the trio, my ability to play and win at Euchre and to anyone who is dumb enough to take a free hour, I will my thumbs to twiddle. I, DEENA COOK, being of buzzed mind and tired body will to my little sister the ability to have as much fun in high school as I have. To the people who go to Coldwater, good luck with the !!! bus driver. To all my friends good times and a thanks for always being there for me. I, KAREN DOWNS, being of tired mind and body, leave to T.M., B J. and R J. my ability to get the quarter in the glass more often, and to next year's seniors a great last year. I, PEGGY EASH, will my ability to attend school regularly to Paula Duryea. I, CANDI ERLANDSON, being of unsound mind and tired body, will to Jason Wells the ability to beat up on Mike Warner and actually hurt him. To Lisa Wortinger the ability to go for what you want and really get it and finally to Mike Warner and Rusty Strawser, have fun in your senior year, you deserve it. I, LYSA GORDON, being of wasted mind and partying body, do hereby leave to my loving fiance Mark Bailey, the ability to not put up 28 with any of the bull (If you finish school). To next year's seniors: party hardy and to Mr. Stambaugh, 'Who's Virgil?' Ha, Ha! I, KATHY GRABER, being of screened mind and exaggerated body, will to my brother the ability to make it all through high school without getting Mr. Blue on his case, to my sister Iva, the ability to become a brown nose, to Scott, a great senior year and to Scott and Terry the ability to control their imaginations a little more. I, STEVE GREEN, being of high mind, will to Bill Rodwick and Crissy Brandis a very high and successful life. To Janell Brooks, I will the ability to keep on partying and to all the undergraduates, I wish a very rowdy time at WPHS. I, JUDY HEIGN, being of 'Greeny' mind and functional body, will to the following: Jenni (Killer) the ability to spend a lunch hour without me and Alvin, thanks; Jerry, call at dinner time and have a super life; Brian H. my pervertedness; Danielle, have fun; Lori Rickey, the ability to grow up before the age of 25; Rusty, someone to call obscene names; to the band 'Roger'. I, ERIC HINER, being of demented mind and brutal body, leave my badly-beaten golf clubs to John Kasdorf. To some lucky eighth grader, my locker; to Chris Barnaby, my Bob Seger shirt and all my sarcasm. To Mr. Jarrad, I hope he can find someone else to lose to in tennis. I, JERRY HOLMES, being of burnt soul and body, will to Rusty Straw-ser the ability to have the weekends I have had and the ability to make it to school on the Monday afterwards. And to Paul Pearson, the ability to understand that football isn't the only thing great about high school. h RITA HUMPHRIES, being of overused mind and small body, will to Carla the ability to have fun and to keep your mind on horses instead of the sexy posse members. To David S., I will the ability to get along without me. To Mr Stambaugh, I will an aide who can try to keep you organized without complaining. Thanks for being a great friend and advisor. I, JUDY (Tiger) HUNTER, being of sex-lusted mind and deprived body, will to Sandy Holdeman a locker full of gum and a 'time and place' NOT to chew it. To Dawn, Dino and Natt, I will a rowdy senior year and the ability to finish with all their credits. To Huck, I wish the best out of life because you deserve it. Keep in touch. I, CATHY HURLEY, being of dirty mind and so-so body, will to Baura B. the ability to go out, have fun, and learn not to regret it in the morning. To the Higgins twins, a lot of unsquirreliness and finally to the class of '85 a super senior year. I, CHARLIE JACKSON, of stoned mind and rocked, rolled and fried body, will to Cris Brandys the ability not to bust out laughing while giving an oral report and the ability to get up and make it to school. And any stoner, the ability not to get caught with illegal contraband and not to get caught turfing school lawn. I, RHONDA JASEPH, being of little mind and lots of body, will to Diane Nottoli all of my jokes along with the ability to tell them; to T. M., B.K.I., K D., a little R-N-R; to all teachers I've bad, their sanity and finally to the rest of the students at WPHS, all the luck in the world. I, TERI JOHNSON, will to my love Terry Benn, a good year in high school without me and a great future together. To my little cousin Helen, the ability to take Mrs. Moormann's classes so you can be her pet and be in the yearbook a lot of times. I, BRENDA JOHNSON, being of burnt mind and abused body, will to K.D. and R.J. the best of luck and to T M. the ability to keep up with the rest ot us next time. To Shannon and Leann, the best of times throughout high school. I, RANDY (Hood) JONES, being of a macho bod and burnt-out mind, will to Mrs. Outman my mechanical ability. I will to my Bud Bill Hart to get some at noon. Last, but not least, I will to my brother and sisters the ability to get away with everything and to Mr. Peterson, all my troubles. I, DEANN KAUFFMAN, being of crazed mind, do hereby will to LuLu, the best of luck in the years to come To SneH I wish her luck in finding another band bud as crazy as me, and Good Luck in her last couple years at W.P To the rest of my friends, Good Luck. I, TERRI KONNECK, being of toasted mind and worn-out body (thanks to WPHS) will to Dawn and to Natalie, all my old senior classes and hope they have better luck with them than I did. And especially, I will to Dawn and Natalie my wasted lunch hours, good luck and to all the underclassmen, good times in the future at White Pigeon High, because there were no good times for me. I, KARRIE LAFLER, being of sex-craved mind and taken body, will to my little sister Kim the ability to wake up in the mornings by herself because her big sister won't be there to say 'Kim it's 7 a m '. And to Mr Schneider, the ability to stay as great as you are. To all my classmates, Good Luck in Life. I, SCOTT LETHIOT, being of no mind but 'some'body, do hereby will to Thomas Clipfell my batting average with women and ability to skip and not get caught. To Tim Baechler, a homerun and luck in sports. To Doug Perry, my ability to get good grades and to Mike Krull, luck with women. Have a great senior year, guys. I, TIM MABRY, being of too short body, will to Jenn the ability to take over my laundry. And to the class of '84, the best of luck in the future. 29 I, TRINA MANN, being of sound mind and very innocent body, do hereby will to Brenda, Rhonda and Karen my great singing ability and to all my friends and future varsity cheerleaders, the best of luck. I, KIM McBRIDE, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will to Diane Nottoli, my Rick Springfield button and to Sandy Holdeman, a year's supply of 'Awesome Apple’. To Bob Airgood and Tim Baechler, I leave better tepeeing tactics and to the class of '85, Good Luck. I, PENNY MEAD, hereby will to my little brother Darrin, the best of times at WPHS. I'm gonna miss you. Remember I love va. To lohn (Maynard) Six, the ability to find a chair in band, to Dennis S., my height, I hope you grow. To everyone else, the best of times at WPHS. I hope you make it. I, PAM MILLER, being of 'innocent' mind and body, will to Mr. Morse another poor soul to pick on. To Natalie (trouble) to stay out of trouble, To Shannon and Leann, great times at WPHS and finally to Jul, I hope you get D. M. and I get B. M. and we'll be the best of friends and in-laws forever. I, TAMMY MOREY, being of superior mind and tired body, will to Angie and Kim all my gum, to Tomas my willingness to keep secrets, To Mr. Meek, better aides than Kel Bel and myself, to G.B. ball team, remember to keep our hackett award. Paula and Penny, good luck. G. W thanks for showing those legs. I, TINA MARIA MOSHER, leave my underclassmen with this thought: Never say you can't. If you put your mind to something, you will always succeed in life. I will my talent to skate to Niki Yoder I leave my sewing talent to a younger classman who needs it. I, SHAWNN MOYER, being of sound mind and terribly bruised body, do hereby leave the following: to Huck, my slightly-used number 52 jersey and center position, to Tim Baechler, I will you Huck, my stinky P.E. locker goes to Greg Dimos. To Coach Schneider and West, Good Luck, I'll never forget you. To Mrs. Reinelt and Mr. Stambaugh, my thanks for everything. I, JULIE NOTTOLI, being of perverted mind and too short body, do hereby will the following: To Diane, the last of a long line of Nottoli's, the ability to get up for school by yourself and not be late. Have a great senior year and make sure our name goes out in style. To the rest of the undergrads, have fun and good luck!! I, JULIE PARKER, will to my greatest friend, Pam, all the happiness in the world with whoever you settle with (brian?) To Michelle, have fun cheering and I'm really gonna miss our talks. To my little brothers Rick and Mike, I hope you have great years ahead. I'll miss everyone. I, KATHI PERKINS, being fresh mind and untouched body, will to my favorite baby brother (Matt) the ability to 'party harty' and still get his homework in on time and to let Mr. Schneider become your friend. He's the kind of friend everybody needs. Also, wherever we may be, remember we're special people. We're the Class of '84. I, TODD PHELPS, being of fried mind and fabulous body, hereby will to Bob Airgood the ability to Party before games and dances and still control himself on the dance floor. To Mr. Bale, I leave the ability to hunt and fish as well as I do. And to this year's seniors, have a good one. I, CHRIS PHILLIP, being of unbe-lieveable mind and all-conference body, leave to John Ruple the ability to sit through Mr. BargwelTs chemistry class and not fall asleep. To Rob, Dan, Tom the ability to someday beat Mendon I, LARRY PHILLIPS, being of whipped mind and bowlegged body leave to John R. and Rob S. the ability to shave once a week and have a total of 2 people notice. To Wussy the ability to be modest, to Lori R., lotsa fun and to coaches Schneider and West, good luck. To the class of '85, a great time, especially Barney-Bee. I, TODD PROCTOR, being of totally awesome mind and under-sexed body, will to Tim Baechler my Johnny Slash impersonation. To Bruce Krebs, my drafting ability, which is none. I also will my ability to have no ability at all to anybody who wants it. Also, to my little brother, Brad, have as much fun as I did at WPHS. I, LAURI RAUGUTH, being of questionable mind and body, will to my sister Paula and Niki Y. the ability to walk the halls without a pass, and to Kipper, Donny and Jeanie the ability to stay out of trouble and have fun your Senior year. A special 'thanks' to Mrs. Stambaugh for all the help you gave me. I, MARC RODWICK, being of high mind and burnt body will to my little brother and Cris Brandys my bad attitude towards this school and its faculty and the ability to come to school flying high everyday. I, STEVE SPRINGER, being of smoke filled mind, will to Michelle Fisher my clip I lost, to D.L. White all my daily medicines and to all the undergrads a good school life at White Pigeon High I, BRIDGET SULLIVAN, being of calm mind and body do hereby will the following: all of my Notre Dame spirit to anyone who can handle all of the hassles, especially on Monday after they lose. I will to Kerri Chupp the ability to keep her eyes in her head at college football games and to Amy Suszko and the rest of the underclassmen a great career at WPHS. I, KELVIN (Ozzy) TERRY, of constant buzzed mind, will to Bill Rodwick, Cris Brandys and Janelle 30 Brooks, the ability to get through school as I did and not get caught and to Jimbob, a free pass to all parties at Brush Isle. And to all the underclassmates, get rowdy and party, party, party. I, KELLY TINCH, being of corrupted mind and wasted body, will to Diane, Dawn and Natalie the ability to party harty, and to Joey Wentzel I will my great number 21. To Sandy Holdeman, I will the ability to keep up the S and M and to my brother Kenny, the ability to do everything I did, but don't get caught. I,. GARRY WERTENBERGER, being of little mind and big body, will to all my classmates the best of luck, to coach Schneider and coach West, many thanks for being great coaches and many great seasons. To Kimm Yoder, the best senior year anyone could have, a great life and always remember it's true. I, SUSIE WHITE, being of bleached mind and short body, hereby will to Rusty my hall locker all to himself and the ability to keep it clean and to be able to dive into a swimming pool without breaking his neck. To Lisa W. and Kim Y. all the fun we had in fifth hour P.E. this year, next year. I, TONY (Stallion) WRICHT, being of oversexed and over partied mind and body to match, do will to my brother Paul the ability to brown nose as much as I do. To Sean, Nathan and John, my ability to handle the women and my recording of 'Rise of the Animal' in hopes they can someday life up to it, and to Sean I leave my Captain America Underoos and my X-Men decoder ring. I Mock Elections 5 Todd Proctor, Bridget Sullivan Class Brownie Kim McBride, Mr. )arrad, Greg Bontrager Class Pest Judi Hunter, Mike West Most Popular Bridget Sullivan, Todd Snook Clumsiest Todd Proctor, Teri Johnson 32 Class Gossip Penny Mead, Greg Bontrager Most Likely To Succeed Most Studious Kim Bargwell, Garry Wertenberger Most Lovable Julie Nottoli, Eric Hiner, Jackie Yoquelet Most Absent-Minded Bridget Sullivan, Mike West Lady Gentleman Tabby Brown, Troy Cummings Best Dressed Jackie Yoquelet, Todd Snook Class Musician Troy Cummings, Judy Heign 33 Figure Physique Tony Wright, Cina Sommerlott Most Desirable Date Jackie Voquelet, Ron McKim Quietest Jennifer Stockwell, Deron Anderson Class Artist Judi Hunter, Tony Wright Best Personality Tabby Brown, Laura Hooley Rhonda Jaseph, Shawnn Moyer Best Legs Karrie Laffler, Tony Wright Best Athlete Kim McBride, Todd Snook Late For Everything Julie Nottoli, Brian Conlin Best Dancer Kathi Perkins, Jerry Holmes Most Sarcastic Judy Heign, Creg Bontrager, Julie Nottoli Funniest Laugh Jackie Yoquelet, Tony Wright Most Talkative Judi Hunter, Brian Conlin Flirt Wolf Judi Hunter, Brian Conlin 34 Good afternoon and welcome to the commencement exercices of the Class of 1984. As I stand before you today there are many things I want to say. In a way, they are the same things that are said every year, but to the Class of 1984 I hope my words are unique because I am saying them to you. Not only is this an important year for us seniors, it is also an important year for the United States, as we were reminded four days ago. Many of us sitting here today saw the torchbearer carrying the Olympic flame through our community on the way to the Summer Games in Los Angeles. Athletes from all over the world have been training very hard. They each have their own set of well-defined goals. Every athlete needs something to strive for, just as every individual needs something to strive for. Each graduate sitting here today has strived and achieved. I know I speak for all of the graduates when I say that we are proud to be here -proud that we have worked diligently the past thirteen years towards the achievement of a goal that has been in the back of our minds since the day we began our educational career. Even though one goal has been realized, we must not give up. This graduation is just a stepping stone from one phase in our life to another. We must continue to set goals for ourselves. I know most of us have been making a lot of decisions lately. This year has been one of the hardest of my life because of all the responsibilities and decisions that I have encountered. Whatever you choose to make your goal, do your best to achieve it, fot the hard work you put into it will reflect upon you and success will be yours. Success may not come at first. The old saying if at first you don't succeed try, try again is very true. Everyone makes mistakes and all of us have failed sometime in our life. We must always keep in mind, though, that we can learn from our mistakes and the next time we will know just what to do. In a way, living life to its fullest potential and striving for high ideals can be compared to the athlete searching for excellence in athletics. The Olympic Creed reads The most important thing in Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part, just as the most important thing life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well. What the creed says is true. Winning isn't everything. If you know deep in vour heart that you have done your best, then you have won. Just as the athletes of the Olympics have sponsors and supporters helping them to reach their goals; we, the graduates, also have people that have supported and stood by us throughout our school years. First on that list is our parents. They have been there listening to our problems and helping us with the answers. In a way today is a bit sad We are all stepping into the adult world. No longer can we live with our families as we have in the past. Most of us will be leaving home by going to college or by getting a job and a place of our own. Today is the ending of the first phase of our life; we must say goodbye to it, but will always cherish the memories. I know I speak for all the graduates when I say thank you to our parents and families for all the good years we have shared. The teaching faculty at White Pigeon also deserves a hearty thank you. They are the base of our growth and have given us the education that has enriched our minds and that will provide a greater understanding in the years to come. When most of us think of teachers, we think of homework, exams, and research papers If we take time to think about it, though, we realize that we have become more than just students to teachers. We have become friends. Having lived with two teachers, I know how teachers feel about students and what they put up with at times. They put up with quite a bit, but in the end they feel the satisfaction of seeing us here, knowing that they have taught us well To all the underclassmen: I wish you much happiness and I hope that you have as many good times here at White Pigeon as we have had Remember to enjoy yourselves and to take part and be active. I know it seems like you have all the time in the world. I thought so too, four years ago, but time really does fly and here I am giving the most important speech of my life. As I look around today and see my friends sitting here, I remember times back when we were kids in elementary school and I realize that we have grown together. We have shared the good times and the bad and through it all we have each had our own separate dreams. We must continue to dream; for without dreams our lives are meaningless. Just as the athlete dreams of participating in the Olympics, we, too, must have our dreams. It does not matter how impossible the dream may seem; for if a person is willing to work for it, dreams can come true. Finally I want to thank each one of my fellow graduates. Together we have made so many memories and shared so many important moments. I wish you all happiness and success in the years to come. Best of luck to the Class of 1984. 35 As I sat down to write this speech like so many before me, I found it the hardest assignment ever given to me. Yes, for some of us, the drudgery of the never-ending homework, tests, term papers, insect collections and dissections are over, while for others we still await a rude awakening as to what school work really is when we enter college. I believe I speak for the entire class, though, when I say the main thing that has been passing through our minds is Where has all the time gone? And a better question yet is Where do I go from here? Whatever thoughts you hold, the time has come to move on. Although today is the beginning of a new life, new hopes and new experiences, it is the last day that many of us will ever see each other again. To put into words the past thirteen years we've spent together and what life has in store for us is no easy task. I see reflections of past experiences and visions of what tomorrow might bring. I only hope I can give due recognition to those deserving and a vision of hope to all. I would first like to thank our parents - learning isn't easy.. frustration tends to set in quickly. We hurt. We feel defeated. We've all wanted to give up, to quit, to walk away and pretend nothing matters. But you wouldn't let us. You showed us we weren't losers but fighters. So here we stand before you, mom and dad. The product of your work. We can only hope that you're proud. To the faculty and administration: As so many of you have expressed, we have not been the easiest class to guide through these learning years. I would like to thank you for all the knowledge you have given us And when we look back in years from now, we will always remember that what we have made of ourselves has been built on the foundation you laid for us. To the many friends we are leaving behind: You'll be up here some day, too, with all the same thoughts running through your minds. I wish there were something I could say to make the time not seem so endless, but when you stand here one day, you'll wonder where all the time went. Although through life, friends will come and go, I will always cherish our friendship and I know I speak for the class when I say We'll miss you. Finally to my classmates: We have come such a long way in the time that we've known each other. We've given each other encouragement and have accomplished things that we never thought we could do. I have become a better person since knowing you. You have given me many things which I will treasure for a lifetime, and the most important thing of all is the gift of your friendship. I wish there were some great words of advice I could give you for success in your dreams throughout your lives, but the words I have are only simple. It was only a couple of years ago during what was then a major teenage crisis that a person very special to me gave me this very simple advice. He simply said You'll make it. And I know you're going to make it. It may take time and hard work. You may become frustrated and at times you'll feel like giving up. Sometimes you may even wonder if your dreams are really worth it. But I have confidence in you, and I know you'll make it, if you try. In closing, I would like to take a very, very special moment of silence for one of our classmates who could not be with us today. We miss you, Greg. Julie Nottoli Salutatorian 36 As president of this sometimes rowdy senior class, it is my honor to have the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon. At this time, we are ending our high school educational careers with completion of the requirements for graduation. We are celebrating a special day in our lives-a day with mixed emotions. While we will be happy to no longer have the hassles associated with high school, it is sad to leave our friends and put behind us a time in our lives that has been a lot of fun and full of new experiences Regardless of what graduation day means to each individual person, we can all begin a new adventure with our heads held high because a big step in life has been made successfully. There are many people that we are thankful to for aiding in our success at White Pigeon High School: family, faculty, administrators, underclassmen, friends, brothers, sisters, but most of all our parents. I can speak for this entire class in saying Thank you for everything. While high school graduation signifies the end of formal education for those who do not choose college, I think it is important to always remain open to learning. Because we live in a world that changes every day, we must be aware of current events and know how to make intelligent, responsible decisions for ourselves and our families. Many times we have heard people speak of this cruel world in which we live. All of us can remember a time in our lives when we felt what had happened to us just wasn't fair and asked the question. . . Why Me? Many of you are familiar with the illness of our class treasurer and good friend Greg Bontrager. Greg has been dealt one of life's cruelest blows-that of a rare type of cancer. Greg is not here to share in this special ceremony, but he will know how much we miss him and are thinking about him as he is receiving treatment in Maryland. Graduation is a traditional time to offer good luck, best wishes, and special prayers for the future. Today, let us dedicate our prayers and good wishes to Greg and his family. We want Greg to be the recipient of this special gift on his graduation day. In closing, I would like to say congratulations to everyone in the Class of 1984, and wish all of you good luck in whatever you do with the rest of your lives. I am proud to call myself a member of the Class of '84. And I'm sure this feeling is shared by you, my classmates. Bridget Sullivan Class President 37 Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises SUNDAY, MAY 27, 1984 2:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Don't they look cute! Anxious smiles! 38 Waiting to get it over with SPORTS Varsity Football Left to Right: (Back) Trainer Cary Shoppell, manager Todd Proctor, Mike West, Rusty Strawser, Chris Phillip, Rob Stauffer, Dan Carl, Chris Phelps, Chris Wright, Mike Wood, Terry Benn, manager Chad Skinner, Coaches Marv Schneider and Pat West. (Middle) Manager Creg Swank, John Ruple, Scott Morris, Creg Dimos, Greg Bontrager, Tim Baechler, Garry Wertenberger, Larry Phillips, Doug Perry, Shawnn Moyer. (Front) Mike Brorson, Jerry Holmes, Mike Krull, Chris Barnaby, Cary Lorenz, Mitch Black, Tom Clipfell, Brad Wagner, Rob Morris. WP 32 Edwardsburg 0 WP 22 Climax-Scotts 16 WP 20 Mendon 30 WP 14 Coopersville 8 WP 28 Centreville 12 WP 49 Schoolcraft 28 WP 16 Colon 14 WP 8 Constantine 6 WP 45 Bronson 0 42 The results of this year's visit to the cannon «'� !« PlggQJt 81 Larry Phillips E 74 Carry Wertenberger T Mike West Seniors 43 W 1 Team members watch from the sidelines 44 Tim takes a break Junior Varsity Football Left to Right: (Back) Chester Geering, Dann Carr, Brian Hershberger, James Snodgrass, James Priddy, Brian Byler, Rick Hayes, Ryan Rider, Andy O'Sullivan, Paul Pierson, manager Todd Proctor (Middle) Steve Pittenger, Joe Black, Tony D'Haese, Brian Atherton, Floyd Needham, Ted Needham, Roger Wolkins, Aaron Wright, Darrin Mead, |im Elkins. (Front) Tim Kantner, John Six, Donnie Gowen, Rob Jonker, Steve Carter, Brad Medich, Dave Gowen, Rollie Flowers. Get out of my face! Roger and Huck, acting like studs Let go of my foot! Gary lends a helping hand Nail 'tm! Say Cheese! Hey! That's my quarter! You can't catch me 4 Varsity Girls Basketball Left to Right (Front) Tammy Morey, Sandy Holdeman, Jackie Yoquelet, Joey Wentzel, Kelly Tinch. (Back) Diane Nottoli, Coach Phyllis Reinelt, Bridget Sullivan, Judi Hunter, Kim McBride, Julie Nottoli. First-Year Coach Phyllis Reinelt WP 44 Cassopolis 50 WP 64 Camden-Frontier 24 WP 52 Bronson 43 WP 68 Schoolcraft 48 WP 68 Constantine 35 WP 80 Climax-Scotts 46 WP 65 Mendon 34 WP 57 Colon 71 WP 38 Centreville 58 WP 70 Burr Oak 8 WP 60 Schoolcraft 23 WP 57 Constantine 51 WP 53 Climax-Scotts 46 WP 48 Sturgis 40 WP 80 Mendon 41 WP 56 Colon 71 WP 47 Centreville 45 WP 59 Burr Oak 22 WP 44 WP 51 Districts Constantine 30 Cassopolis 65 47 1983-84 SENIORS Julie Nottoli 4 yrs Bridget Sullivan 4 yrs. Bronson Invitational Champs 48 )udi Hunter 3 yrs Joey and Kelly trap Julie in trouble Kelly on the move 49 Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Left to Right: Coach William Magill, Debbie Diffendal, Schellie Horn, Dawn DuFour, Heather Phelps, Cathy Voder, Michelle Magill, Stacie Schneider, Tammy O'Rourke, Amy Souter, Brenda Wagner, Tresa Sweitzer WP 28 Cassopolis 31 WP 32 Camden-Frontier 13 WP 24 Bronson 26 WP 21 Schoolcraft 26 WP 26 Constantine 9 WP 25 Climax-Scotts 15 WP 29 Colon 24 WP 27 Centreville 23 WP 23 Burr Oak 9 WP 16 Schoolcraft 30 WP 27 Constantine 23 WP 15 Climax-Scotts 21 WP 23 Sturgis 30 WP 21 Colon 40 WP 31 Centreville 23 WP 12 Burr Oak 6 50 Coach Magill gives a pep talk. J. II. 's In Action Tresa Pops One Up I Don't Want It, You Take It! Hey! What is that? Michelle Takes Control Stacie Up For Five? Dawn And Fleather On Defense 51 Cross Country Left to Right: (Back) Coach Curtis Meek, Ron McKim, Tony Wright, Brad Troyer, Scot Ridoutt, Nathan McLaughlin. (Front) Julie Higgins, Lisa Swinehart, Brian Conlin, Chris Forbes, Sean Conlin, Scott Hagerstrom. WP 18 Colon 35 13th Centreville Invitational 8th Olivet College Invitational WP 44 Edwardsburg 18 9th Union City Invitational WP 41 Constantine 20 4th Union City Invitational WP 31 Bronson 20 23rd Sturgis Invitational WP 31 Constantine 24 7th Brandywine Invitational WP 30 Centreville 25 WP 48 Vicksburg 15 5th St. Joseph County Meet 11th Regionals 52 Junior Lisa Swinehart Ron McKim one year Chris Forbes one year Seniors Tony Wright one year Brian Conlin three years 53 Sean, Working His Hardest The Cross Country Strip Team Adore Me! Adore Me! On The Run Arm Drive Scott, Crossing The Finish Line Brad, Dumbfounded Golf Left to Right: (Front) John Kasdorf, Mark Morrow, Greg O'Sullivan, James Ward. (Back) Kris Cast, Todd Snook, Deron Anderson, Eric Hiner, Coach Verne Sawyer. WP 165 WP 180 WP 175 WP 180 WP 163 WP 165 WP 192 WP 160 WP 178 WP 169 WP 175 Schoolcraft 180 Constantine 196 Centreville 185 Schoolcraft 186 Constantine 192 Centreville 199 Schoolcraft 161 Centreville 169 Constantine 185 Centreville 162 Schoolcraft 166 Constantine 184 Centreville 200 Constantine 217 Centreville 168 Maple Valley 189 Bronson 192 Constantine 196 Schoolcraft 185 If looks could kill!!! 3rd Mattawan Invitational 4th Regionals 55 Eight ball in the corner pocket Let's all watch Mark Eric Hiner 4 yrs. The Brutes' Kris Cast 4 yrs. Todd Snook 3 yrs. Deron Anderson 4 yrs. Varsity Basketball Lett to right (Front) Randy Stinnett, Greg Dimos, Bob Airgood, Brad Troyer, Brad Wagner, Mike Wood (Back) Tim Baechler, Chris Phelps, Rob Stauffer, Todd Snook, Rusty Strawser, Chris Wright. Kris Cast. Senior Todd Snook 4 yrs. Senior Kris Cast 4 yrs. 57 Opponent Cassopolis 58 Prairie Heights 81 Sturgis 50 Constantine 34 Climax Scotts 52 Colon 67 Burr Oak 60 Galesburg 53 Mendon 45 Galesburg 50 Colon 50 Centreville68 Schoolcraft 54 Constantine 40 Climax Scotts 45 Burr Oak 38 Mendon 35 Colon 67 Bronson 55 Bethany Christian 53 Centreville 63 Schoolcraft 60 Constantine 44 Edwardsburg 52 Helper Steve Niblock White Pigeon WP 60 WP 44 WP 18 WP 42 W P 62 WP 81 WP 34 WP 49 WP 61 WP 49 WP 81 WP 72 WP 53 WP 53 WP 50 WP 57 WP 65 WP 81 WP 59 WP 69 WP 58 WP 62 WP 59 WP 51 Coach Curt Meek J.V. Scoreboard WP 42 Mendon 52 WP 50 Galesburg 60 WP 45 Burr Oak 39 WP 56 Climax Scotts 25 WP 49 Constantine 53 WP 30 Colon 43 WP 36 Burr Oak 30 WP 53 Climax Scotts 44 WP 43 Constantine 79 WP 58 Cassopolis 74 WP 54 Schoolcraft 63 WP 38 Centreville 79 WP 50 Colon 53 WP 60 Bronson 63 WP 21 Bethany Christian 49 WP 51 Centreville 86 WP 41 Schoolcraft 49 59 Junior Varsity Basketball Left to right (Front) Randy Stinnett, Rob Stauffer, Mike Wood. (Back) Steve Carter, Brian Hershberger, Tim Heminger On your mark, Get set. Go! Let's dance Brian shooting for two 60 freshman Basketball Left to right (Front) Jack Davis, Darrin Mead, Dan Carr, Rick Hayes, Brad Medich. (Back) Ted Needham, Aaron Wright, Vance Hooley, Jon Harman, Eric Hurvvick Fast move by Jon I give up!! WP 34 Otsego 52 WP 25 Comstock 61 WP 17 Cassopolis 45 WP 32 Colon 10 WP 23 Constantine 62 WP 18 Sturgis 50 WP 34 Bronson 54 WP 23 Constantine 48 WP 26 Schoolcraft 35 WP 34 Coldwater 63 WP 23 Centreville 30 WP 8 Colon 28 WP 23 Schoolcraft 29 WP 32 Centreville 40 WP 42 Coldwater 68 WP 25 Bronson 44 61 Varsity Volleyball Left to right (Front) Kelly Tinch, Kerri Chupp. (Back) Sherry Loyer, Lisa Wortinger, Judi Ffunter, Tammy Morey, Rhonda Jaseph, Julie Nottoli, Kim McBride, Susie White, Tina Bennett. White Pigeon Opponent won Schoolcraft 1st place Bronson Invitational lost Constantine won Mendon 1st place Brandywine Inv. won Edwardsburg won Colon won Climax-Scotts won Cassopolis lost Centreville won Burr Oak 4th place League Tournament won Cassopolis lost Kalamazoo Christian Districts won Jonesville lost Centreville 62 Tammy up for the kill 1983-84 Seniors Kelly Tinch 2yrs. Susie White 4 yrs. Niles-Brandywine Invitational Champs Julie Nottoli 4 yrs. Rhonda Jaseph 4 yrs. Bronson Invitational Champs Judi Hunter 2 yrs. Tammy Morey 1 yr. 63 The thrill of victory!! Kerri saves the play Kelly and Rhonda collide trouble comes in pairs? Whoever said and the agony of defeat!! 64 Junior Varsity Volleyball Left to right (Front) Serena Kershner, Michelle Clark, Julie Higgins, Janet Higgins, Lori West, Kim Kilburn. (Back) Heidi Jacobs, Brenda Bontrager, Danielle Robinson, Joey Wentzel, Stacey Schneider, Brenda Wagner, Coach Karen Waters. White Pigeon Opponent 6th place Bronson Invitational lost Constantine won Mendon lost Edwardsburg lost Colon won Climax-Scotts won Cassopolis won Centreville won Burr Oak 5th place Berrien Springs Inv. won Cassopolis won Kalamazoo Christian Varsity Coach Phyllis Reinelt and Junior Varsity Coach Karen Waters confer 65 Junior varsity set on defense 66 Varsity Baseball Left to right (Front) Eric Hiner, Shawnn Moyer, Scott Hagen, Mike Krull, Tom Clipfell, Roger Wolkins, Scott Lethiot, Eric Hackman, manager. (Back) Coach Cal Hackman,. Chris Barnaby, Kris Cast, Tim Baechler, Mike Brorson, Chester Ceering, Tim Heminger. Not pictured: Creg Bontrager. Coach Hackman giving orders Greg exchanges his uniform for a cap and gown Seniors 08 Tom makes the catch Pitch that ball I know I'm a stud! Bull's Eye!! Gossiping in the dugout J.V. Baseball Left to right (Front) John Mann, Roger Wolkins, Floyd Needham, Mike Mills, James Snodgrass. (Back) Coach Ceno Berchiatti, Tim FJeminger, James Ward, Aaron Wright, Dan Carr, Chester Ceering. Varsity Softball Left to right (Front) Rhonda Wood, Joey Wentzel, Kelly Tinch, Jackie Yoquelet, Cathy Yoder, Stacie Schneider, Dawn DuFour (Back) Brenda Wagner, Diane Nottoli, Brenda Bontrager, Julie Nottoli, Kimm Yoder, Tammy O'Rourke, Dawn Blaisdell, Manager Jenni Stout______________________ WP 1 Bronson 27 WP 20 Mendon 17 WP 16 Constantine 11 WP 15 Burr Oak 0 WP 3 Centreville 10 WP 1 Centreville 12 WP 12 Schoolcraft 16 WP 10 Constantine 9 WP 10 Schoolcraft 14 WP 0 Gobles 6 WP 16 Climax 8 WP 13 Burr Oak 2 WP 1 Mendon 12 WP 21 Decatur 14 WP 2 Centreville 18 wp 6 Climax 10 WP 21 Climax 7 WP11 Edwardsburg 23 72 Coaches Phyllis Reinelt and Karen Waters Seniors Jackie Yoquelet Kelly Tinch Julie Nottoli Kimm Yoder, 3rd baseman Slugger' Softball Kimm concentrating hard Rhonda fields the ball Rhonda at first Where's the ball? Smile pretty Boys Track Coach Curt Meek Left to right (Front) Greg Dimos, Mitch Black, Sean Conlin, John Kasdorf, Brian Conlin, Robert Jonker, Terry Hagen. (Middle) Brian Presdorph, Chris Phillip, Nathan McLaughlin, Rob Stauffer, Steve Pittenger, Tony Wright, Scott Hagerstrom, Paul Pierson, Brad Wagner (Back) Bob Airgood, Chris Phelps, Brad Medich, Brad Troyer, Scott Morris, Todd Snook, Steve Carter, Chris Wright, Ron McKim, Scot Ridoutt. WP at Sienna Heights..No Score Kept WP 45 Edwardsburg 92 WP 65 Lakeshore 72 WP 4th place Bronson Inv. WP 8th place Brandywine Inv. WP 57 Centreville 79 WP 49 Mendon 88 WP 10th place Athens Relays WP 87 2 3 Climax 44 WP 57 Schoolcraft 79 WP 119 Burr Oak 18 WP 4th place WP Relays WP 62 Constantine 75 WP 95 Colon 42 WP 4th place Constantine Inv. WP 4th place League Meet WP 10 Regionals 75 Senior Chris Phillip Senior Brian Conlin Senior Todd Snook Senior Ron McKim Scott on the hurdles 76 The Stallions live All guts Preparing to run Kim on to victory Buddies 77 Girls Track Left to right (Front) Tammy Morey, Kim McBride, Birdget Sullivan. (Middle) Beth Takace, Janet Higgins, Julie Higgins. (Back) Sandy Holdeman, Heather Phelps, Michelle Magill, Tammy Betts. WP 45 Edwardsburg 79 WP 4th place League Meet WP 5th place Bronson Inv. WP 56 Schoolcraft 71 WP 33 Lakeshore 95 WP 48 Colon 71 WP 50 Constantine 78 WP 52 Mendon 76 WP 53 Centreville 74 WP 52 Climax 76 78 Coach Margaret Adams Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right: Trina Mann, Michelle Flager, Ann O'Rourke, Cathie Magill Cindy Lent, Lisa Bennett, Toni Katt, Kimm Voder 81 Rah Say what? As Van Halen would say JUMP Sit up straight girls Let's Co Chiefs CO GUYS!!! J.V. Cheerleaders Oops! Caught again practicing our mounts! Left to right (Front) Paula Rauguth, Rhonda Wood, Niki Voder (Middle) Rhonda Rentfrow, Lori Rickey. Top Rachel Daws. 83 Hey guys, look at us! Rachel with her mouth closed? freshman Cheerleaders Left to right (Front) Michelle Magill, Heather Phelps, Cindy Bell. (Back) Rachel McLaughlin, Tammy O'Rourke, Jennifer Juday. Co! Fight! Win! m lMI Cheers! Night-Night 84 Don't worry . We'll win! Hi, Good Look'en National Honor Society Left to Right (Front) Cathie Magill, Toni Katt, Kerri Chupp, Lisa Bennett, Carry Wertenberger, Bridget Sullivan, Kim McBride, Cindy Connelly, Mike West. (Back) Peter Ripplinger, Greg O'Sullivan, Candi Erlandson, Susie White, Scott Gout, Kim Bargwell, Julie Nottoli, Greg Bontrager, Tabby Brown. Youth in Government Left to Right: Scott Lethiot, Sheila Anderson, Eric Moody, Advisor Gayle Brokaw, Kerri Chupp, Lisa Bennett, Deann Kauffman, Amy Carr. Future Homemakers of America Left to Right (Front) Kerri Chupp, Cindy Lent, Michelle Flager, Ann O'Rourke, Lisa Bennett, Paula Rauguth, Monica Kirk, Julie Parker, Advisor Doris Slack. (Back) Kimm Yoder, Lisa Wortinger, Toni Katt, Tabby Brown, Laura Rauguth, Sherry Gracey, Niki Yoder, Rhonda Wood, Shirley Aumack. Student Council Left to Right (Front) Kelly Tinch, Bridget Sullivan, Tammy O'Rourke, Stacie Schneider, Penny Mead, Danielle Robinson, Nathan McLaughlin, Adviser )ohn Starmann, Brian Balyeat, Jenny Stout, Diane Nottoli, Ron McKim, Brian Conlin, Carol Kreuger, Mary Astling, Niki Hart, Kevin Kahila, John Kasdorf, Gene Atherton, Rob Stauffer, Mark Morrow, Jerry Holmes, Tony Wright 87 Office Help Left to Right: Kelly Tinch, Tabby Brown, Cina Sommerlott, Julie Parker, Doug Gardner Kitchen Help Library Aide Peggy Eash, Becky Miller Joanne Weaver French Club Left to Right (Front) Kimm Yoder, Cindy Lent, Diane Nottoli, Kerri Chupp, Cathie Magill, Lisa Bennett, Toni Katt, Ann O'Rourke, Niki Yoder, Eric Moody. (Second) Brad Medich, Andy O'Sullivan, Floyd Needham, Tina Bennett, Eddie Cooper, Jeff Miller, Ryan Rider, Scott Hagerstrom, Beth Takace, Ron Slone. (Third) Tammy O'Rourke, Stacie Schneider, Michelle Magill, Heather Phelps, Rachel McLaughlin, Serena Kershner, Lori West, Michelle Elore, Todd Frohriep, Derrick Hayes, Rob Jonker, Dody Scott (Fourth) Princess Jackson, Sherry Davis, Lori Easterday, Donna Burkhead, Joey Wentzel, Danielle Robinson, Rachel Daws, Jennifer Juday, Teri Richardson, Beth Betcke. (Fifth) Sean Conlin, Nathan McLaughlin, Amy Suszko, John Kasdorf, Shannon Hutton, Leann Ritter, Dawn Blaisdale, David Skinner Terry Anderson, Curt Chaffee. Top Ten From first to tenth: Left to Right (Front) Kim Bargwell, Julie Nottoli, Kim McBride, Pam Miller, Rhonda Jaseph. (Back) Cindy Connelly, Bridget Sullivan, Candi Erlandson, Carry Wertenberger, Kris Cast. 89 Band Left to right (Front) Serena Kershner, Kathy Brown, Deann Kauffman, Penny Mead, Amy Carr, Karen Sanford, Beth Betcke, Scot Ridoutt, Troy Cummings. (Second) Beth Takace, Floyd Needham, Terry Hagen, Mike Fisher, James Ward, Eric Moody, Jeff Nicholson, Scott Hagerstrom, Aaron Wright. (Third) Phil Tracy, Cheryl Frye, Brad Wagner, Stacie Schneider, Doug Perry, Michelle Flager, Tina Bennett, Tresa Sweitzer, Robin Brown, Michelle Ernsberger. (Fourth) Tammy Betts, Sherry Cracey, Lori Rickey, Leann Ritter, Lori Rentfrow, Danielle Robinson, Brenda Wagner, Shannon Hutton, John Six, Heidi Crofoot. (Back) Rob Jonker, Leo Studabaker, Jenni Keagle, Jerry Holmes, Brian Hershberger, Darrin Mead, Rob Stauffer, Karen Cushwa, Michelle Elore, Melanie Irelan. 90 Keep those heads up! What awesome percussion Now this is how you do it A real leader Troy, drum major We're Number One! Getting ready to march Our band director Post Script Yearbook Left to right: Kimm Yoder, Kerri Chupp, Ron McKim, Brian Conlin, Cindy Lent, Judy Heign, Cathie Magill, Julie Nottoli. Give us a big smile Kerri behind the camera 93 Youth In Government Visit Lansing Left to right (front) Deann Kauffman, Karen Sanford, Kathy Graber (Middle) Ann O'Rourke, Kerri Chupp, Scott Lethiot. (Back) Amy Carr, Mr. Brokaw, Lisa Bennett Advisor Gayle Brokaw 94 The Young Lawyers' Section 96 Juniors Robert Airgood Terry Anderson Tim Baechler Christopher Barnaby Terry Benn Garold Bennett Lisa Bennett Tina Bennett Kim Black Laura Black Sherlane Bowen Dawn Bryant Daniel Carter Gary Chew Kerri Chupp Curt Collins Greg Dimos Michelle Flager Scott Gout Kenneth Gonyon Scott Hagen William Hart Scott Hembree Sandra Holdeman Dan Hoffelder 97 Melanie Irelan Wanda Jones Toni Katt Jennifer Keagle Jody Kime Bruce Krebs Michael Krull Scott Laferty Cindy Lent Sherry Loyer Lorie Lumadue Kelly McFall Cathie Magill Natalie Mathew Becky Miller Brenda Miller Laura Miller Michael Mills Robby Morris Scott Morris Mark Morrow Mike Mullendore Diane Nottoli Ann O'Rourke Paul O'Sullivan Lorina Patterson Douglas Perry Christopher Phelps John Rehmels Scot Ridoutt 98 Peter Ripplinger Susie Schmidt Dennis Sinkler Chad Skinner Rusty Strawser Leo Studabaker Lisa Swinehart Brad Troyer )oan Turpin Bradley Wagner Mike Warner Joanne Weaver Michael Wood Lisa Wortinger Christopher Wright Not Pictured Larry Anderson Margaret Atherton Mitch Black Tim Capp Lori Delarye Donnie Cowen Richard Hunt April Nichols John Ruple Alfred Walls Kevin Weinberg 99 101 Sophomores Brian Atherton Shirley Aumack Brian Balyeat Pat Barnhart Paula Berchiatti Tammy Betts Brenda Bontrager Michelle Bright Robin Brown Donna Burhkead Curt Chaffee Greg Chamberlain Brian Chew Tom Clipfell Sean Coni in Eddie Cooper Shelly Corner Eddie Danaher Roger Davis Racheal Daws Brian Demerly Chris Derrickson Dawn DuEour Paula Duryea Lori Easterday 102 Russell Elkins Mike Fisher Todd Frohriep Doug Gardner Chester Geering William Gonyon Sherry Gracey Tim Heminger Jean Hart Brian Hershberger Shellie Horn Rith Inmon Princess Jackson John Kasdorf Kim Kilburn Monica Kirk Brian Krebs Marty Laferty Angie Lucas Nathan McLaughlin Pete McNamara Jeff Marchant Jeff Miller Eric Moody Larry Morre 103 Tom Morris Matt Mamtkes Floyd Needham Mike Parker Roger Patterson Doug Pettit Steve Pittenger lames Priddy Paula Rauguth Paula Rehmels Lori Rentfrow Steve Reynolds Lori Rickey Ryan Rider Danielle Robinson Dody Scott John Six Daniel Skinner David Skinner Ron Slone Kenneth Smith James Snodgrass Amy Souter Rob Stauffer Randy Stinnett 104 Carole Summey Amy Susko Beth Takace Laura Tackett Phil Tracy Daniel Truex James Ward James Weiss Laura Willis Joey Wentzel Roger Wolkins Rhonda Wood Cathy Yoder Niki Yoder Mark Fair Not Pictured Gene Atherton Mark Bailey Eric Bedell Raymond Bennett Ramona Bontrager Steve Byler Robert Davis Dan Carl James FJoughton Valerie Hunt John Mann Sara Player Tina Thomas 105 Freshmen Shelly Anderson Mark Bedell Clayton Bell Cynthia Bell Elizabeth Betcke Dawn Blaisdell Mark Brock Janell Brooks Kathy Brown Dion Bryant Brian Byler Daniel Carr Steve Carter Michelle Clark Heidi Crofoot Jack Davis Sherry Davis John Delarye Danny Dexter Tony D'Haese Debbie Diffendal Brett Dorrier James Elkins Michelle Elore Michelle Ernsberger 107 Rollie Flowers Cheryl Frey David Gowen David Graber Terry Hagen Scott Hagerstrom )on Harman Derrick Hayes Mike Hembree )anet Higgins Julie Higgins Vance Hooley Bill Houghton Erik Hurwick Shannon Hutton Shawn Jacobs Danny Jones Robert Jonker Jennifer Juday Tim Kantner Serena Kershner Gerald Lumadue Michelle Magill Rachel McLaughlin Darrin Mead Belinda Medford Brad Medich Joseph Middaugh Cristal Miller Faye Miller 108 Harley Moore Tonya Moore Ted Needham Robin Nichols Jeff Nicholson Tammy O'Rourke Andrew O'Sullivan Rick Parker Deanna Patterson Debbie Patterson Heather Phelps Paul Pierson Brian Presdorf Leann Ritter Bill Rodwick Stacie Schneider Vickie Schwemer Steve Shank Dan Stabler Tresa Sweitzer Brenda Wagner Lori West Matthew Wood Aaron Wright Not Pictured Robert Barnhart Leah Bedell Mike Bradley Christopher Brandys Karren Cushwa Roger Henderson Kristanne Nesvig Teri Richardson William White Let's Party Everybody say 'cheese' Studless Smile, Scott Queen and King punk Hey, What's the answer? 110 What a bore Work Mighty Mouth Double trouble 111 Take me Smile for the camera Eighth Grade Evan Anderson Stacy Armstrong Mary Astling Mark Barczak Steve Bargwell Julie Bartley Diane Beck Patty Bennett Danny Berchiatti Taya Bergerson Bradley Black Charles Bowers Ted Boyer Alissa Bradley Ron Cassity Tamara Casstiy Susie Claxton Amy Cook Bill Cooper Jill Danaher Betsy Dettmar Bryan Duncan Nickolette Duncan Rick Duncan Nick Earl 112 Torri Ellett Boyd Ellis Michelle Eternicka Greg Evilsizor Dennis Felch Michelle Fisher Tim Fisher Kris Flager Art Forbes Dena George Denise George Gary Gordon Brent Haifley Brad Hansell Cathy Harrington Nicole Hart Joey Hassinger Chrystal Hedrington Kevin Hobbs Dawson Hooley Cathy Houghton Kerri Houghton Rick Hull Roger Hull Paul Irelan Heidi Jacobs Thomas Jiskra Todd Jiskra Shireen Johnson Lisa Jones 113 Kevin Kahila Larry Kemp Jeff Kime Scott Kox Jimmy Kozelka Carroll Krueger Connie Kruse Kim Lafler Doug Lee Christopher Leeth Steve Lent Kim Lethiot David Lorenz Nicole Lucas Spence Lutz Heather McKee Sarah McLaughlin Ed Marchant Eroy Minegar Paula Morey John Morris Todd Niehow William Nesvig Tim Ott Katrina Pedler Jay Pedrin Matt Perkins Shari Pettit Leslie Phillip Tammy Prater 114 Lori Powers Bob Price Steve Rank Tanya Ratliff Lori Reynolds Corey Richardson Ray Rose Douglas Rossman Jim Sawyer Helen Schieber Cindy Schmeling Chris Schumacher Tracy Slusher Derek Snook Clint Stambaugh Tammy Stinett Jenni Stout Randy Stump Greg Swank Colleen Swihart Jeff Swinehart Jenny Taylor Jim Taylor Jonathan Thibos Kenny Tinch Sean Troyer Kerry Vickers Stacey Warner Jennifer Weinberg Jason Wells 115 Amy Wertenberger Heidi West Tami Wittenberg Barbara Wolf Cassie Wolf Vicki Wolf Not Pictured Harold Bryarly Patricia Evans Jim Foster Herman Priddy David Wilbur - i. Gary Wright Superintendent Sue Watson Secretary Faculty Carl Siberry Athletic Director Betty Nihart Secretary HI Scott Peterson Principal Laura Loyer Secretary Laura Kershner Secretary Richard Duffield Comptroller 118 Robert Blue Building Supervisor Therese Lutz Library Aide k Betty Andersohn Librarian 119 Front: Kathy Kistler, Susan Cline, Sue Bontrager. Back: Glenn Morris, Skip Flagen, Ted Krull, Max Mosier. w James Stambaugh English, History Sally Peterson English William Miller Science Marvin Schneider English, Math Karen Waters Phys. Ed., Health Darryl Smith English Ned Bale Physical Education Gayle Brokaw Science Ted Bargwell Science 120 Peter Jarrad Math, Computers Margaret Adams Computers, Math Willodean McKenzie Math David Snook History Patrick West History i Daniel White Science, History Susan Outman Home Ec., Health 121 Pamela Moormann French, English Sue Norton Music William Martin Speech, English Pamela Cates Business Martha Starmann Art Curtis Meek Business Lyle Smalley Ftistory Special Education 122 Julie Nottoli Editor Looking back on this past year, each of us has our own personal memories that we will carry with us forever. Of course, I could not cover all of them in these 148 pages, but I hope this book will help you remember at least a small sampling of the events and people that made up this year. I would like to express my thanks to the staff and to Mrs. Moormann for being there to help put these memories together...And to everyone at WPHS, thanks for your support. May the memories in this book bring a smile to your face and a tear of joy to your eye. PATRONS AyyieyoeycUe PnoceAAoAA. 9uc. P y Red 2 2uiclz Pliut OblA. Ke tvp, PlaAAol Pill'4, Rod lachte JPonty Real PdtcUe Po eo'i jbiiv.e-9+i e. Mou 2 .2 .s.,p.e. tyia+tlz 'll). Gallelmau, 9uc. MdUmon'l PaiLei Shop. Gentled tyloiiAt OgAH Pooh G entullon - Jleluncut, One. Roy'4 Parity Stole GonAtontine Auto Poiti Obi. Mu. flauteA. £. SoueiA floe Giontey Auto Sotei Stunyil lOfJiy JlauAe fyanaud fyuueicd Jlo+ne bourne GleaueH dloule o-f GokJU and Qi ti M. C. Veiclei, Ob.(9. flinny'd- Peauty SUofnpe hit lute Piyeou Puildiny Gentel 1 if I -Pcdze SauitaAy Secoel System. 126 WATER PUMP, FURNACE and PLUMBING REPAIRS Barczak’s Riverside Inn P M PLUMBING and HEATING PHONE 616483-7037 510 W. Chicago Rd. 5 P m 651-5536 Don's Excavating In Mottville Congratulations Class of 1984 White Pigeon, Michigan 483-7267 Phone FOR ALL OF YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS A. W. AYRES AGENCY, INC. - WHITE PIGEON CORNER OF N. ST. 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Ml. 40001 851-8420 Michigan Milk Producers Association MILK PRODUCTS DIVISION 125 Depot St • P 0 Bo« 158 • Constantine. Mi 49042 Fran’s Blue Jean Outlet bristol, Indiana Constantine Plant (616) 435-2835 Hagen Cement 34 Happy Days to You U. S. 12 East Box 606 White Pigeon, Michigan 483-7870 130 ‘Barbara Qrabe PRESIDENT 125 W CHICAGO RD 616-551-5021 STURGIS. Ml 49091 COMPLIMENTS OF Full Service Transportation 48 State Authority (2191 825-2121 51027 STATE ROAD 13 P O BOX 1166 MIDDLEBURY INDIANA 46540 •PHI CounVru Tfcbl THE COUNTRY TABLE WHITE PIGEON, Ml 49099 HOURS OPEN Monday 6 a m.-2 p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday 6 a m.-8 p Friday 6 a m.-9 p.m. Saturday 6 a m.-9 p.m Sunday 7 a m.-4 p.m. Spade Fuel Service um®n 510 Florence Road Phone 435-4315 Constantine, Michigan Country Sales Inc, East U. S. 12 White Pigeon, Michigan Congratulations to all Seniors 131 First National Bank of Sturgis 132 Construction Sales Inc. Distinctive Floor Coverings West Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan 49099 Village of White Pigeon Congratulations Class of 1984 Congratulations Class of 1984 Closure Division Ph. 616 483-9366 I Would Rather Do II Myielf Spore Handicrafts Inc. YOUR MICHIANA HANDICRAFT CENTER Industrial Dr. CONSTANTINE Roger Spore 12196 U.8. 12 Welt, R. 3 Vincenl Spore White Pigeon. Mich. 49099 Louiao Sporo 3 ml. Weil of White Plgoon 133 Sigrists Furniture, Carpeting and Water Beds Sturgis Savings Loan White Pigeon, Michigan Phone 483-9954 134 Congratulations Graduates Michigan National Bank Michiana The Bank The Other Banks Follow Your 24 Hour Bank Area Offices White Pigeon Constantine 616-483-7618 616-435-2115 J L Union Three Rivers 616-641-7615 616-273-8681 Congratulations to the Class of 19 LHILKEM OBP 'Om.t one un Twin. SOM BE PAST— OMU WAT'S OOUl FOR CHRIST WIU. LAST U.S. 131 South Constantine 435-5431 BRAND SEED CORN PIONEER 11 a m. - 10 p.m. Friday Saturday 11 a m. - 9 p m Monday thru Thursday 136 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES BLOOMINGTON. ILLINOIS RICHARD A. SCHAEFFER Agent Cindy’s Label for Less Downtown Sturgis •All First Quality •20-50 % Off Retail •Name Brands 1001 E. Chicago Rd. Bus : (616) 651-2912 Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Res : (616) 651-6975 CattelVs Food Center Three Rivers Congratulations Class of 1984 Congratulations Class of 1984 Open Daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. UNION PRODUCTS, INC. Sunday 9 a.m. • 6 p.m. Maplecrest Plaza Sturgis, Michigan 518 NORTH CENTERVILLE ROAD STURGIS. MICHIGAN 49091 (616)651-9371 CENTRAL PAINT AUTO BODY FOREIGN DOMESTIC ----call-- 435-8222 FREE ESTIMATES JERRY SWITZER ERNIE FINCH OWNERS U.S. 131 SOUTH CONSTANTINE 1 MILE SOUTH OF CONSTANTINE SPECIALISTS QUALITY WORKMANSHIP INSURANCE CLAIMS COLLISION REPAIR EXPERT COLOR MATCHING FRAME STRAIGHTENING CORVETTE REPAIR Office hours By appointment phone 610 483-7624 RAYMOND L. HOUGHTON. D O. BOX 307 S KALAMAZOO ST WHITE PIGEON MICHIGAN 49099 230 S MICHIGAN AVE. COLDWATER. Ml 49036 COCK ' A • MIX COLDWATER HILLSOALE OFFICE: 517 278-2304 OFFICE 517 439-1416 HOME: 517 278-4013 WHITE PIGEON BOWL Leeland Congratulations Engineering Co. Class of 1984 Phone 483-7961 White Pigeon Troyer’s Super Valu SUPER UALU _ S Quality Meats and Produce White Pigeon, Michigan Harding's Friendly Market Open 7 - 10 Weekdays 9 - 6 Sundays White Pigeon Paper Company White Pigeon, Michigan Phone (616) 483-7601 a ROSS □ LABORATORIES STURGIS, MICHIGAN 49091 Constantine Carpet Center, Inc. P. 0. Box 245 • 1240 S. Washington Street CONSTANTINE, MICHIGAN PHONE: 616 435-8436 First National Bank Trust Co. To Serve You In Lutz Insurance Agency MouviUe I. S. 131 Sturgis Bronson Best Wishes To The Class of 1984 AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTOR (616) 483-7220 307 E. CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS, Ml. 49091 616-651-8558 JAMES M. BUCKNELL PLAZA Family Restaurant ATTORNEY AT LAW 123 S. KALAMAZOO WHITE PIGEON. Ml 49099 Mottville Truck Stop Open 24 Hours A Day I OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKl |5 A.M. to 9 P.M.I HOME-COOKED DAILY SPECIALS Phone 483-9354 11028 Wot U.S. 12 White Pigeon, Michigan 140 Congratulations Class of 1984 Carol Harman Phone:(616)641-5232 Stylist Country Corner Hairstyling • Men • Women • Children • 13731 US. 12 E. Union. Ml 49130 Paul F. Noecker Insurance Agency 197 SOUTH WASHINGTON ST. 616-435-3485 Constantine. Michigan 49042 On Your Road To Success Stop And Relax A While. Relaxing Begins At Perkins Family RV Center 69971 U.S. 131 S COACHMEN HILO White Pigeon, Ml 483-7671 STARCRAFT R.V. R. W. Bakeman QUALITY SATURDAY A.M CONCRETE DELIVERIES Lutz Concrete, I nr. Pott Office Boa 455 South Kalamaioo Street WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN 49099 Radio D'tpatched Phone 616-483-2098 R W BAKCMAn AG£DCY INSURANCE AND 1 REAL ESTATE H White Pigeon, Michigan Diane's Beauty Boutique The Best to you Grads, White Pigeon, Michigan You're Great 483-9315 142 Keagle’s Maxi Muffler Carver Associates Our Customers Are Always 1 ” MUFFLER KI:AGLE:'S U. S. 12 Union Road Union, Michigan INSURANCE Phone 641-5995 Sturgis Class Company, Inc. Bucknell Agency Inc. 1301 E. Chicago • Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Phone (616) 651-2655 CHARLES MEESE KEITH WALTKE Seyberts Inc. Grain ■ Feed - Fertilizer 483-7116 483-9066 White Pigeon, Michigan Phone 483-9130 White Pigeon, Michigan BOYERS INC. U. S. 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road Union, Michigan 49130 Phone 641-5841 For all your cash grain and futures needs. TheC £CS� Anaersons WHITE PIGEON TERMINAL 13600 Anderson Rd While Pigeon. Ml 49099 Cell 1-616-483-7691 or call toll-lree in Michigan 1-800-632-2039 Your Grain Marketing Partner.™ Union Market The Little Store with a Personal Touch 15940 U. S. 12 West Branch County Bank Coldwater Reading Sturgis Burr Oak NOttawa Member F.D.I.C. Good Luck Gooch and the Class of ’84 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL — Decorative Work A Specialty — Union, Michigan 49130 CHUPP’S CONCRETE 616-641-5861 LeRoy Chupp 401 East Vermont Ave. WHITE PIGEON, MICH. 49099 Phone 616-483-7933 145 ■lome Grown Music Home Grown Music 117 South Kalamazoo Street Com see us ond hove o boll STATE LINE GOLF CENTER 71289 So. M-66 Ph 651-6165 STURGIS, MICH 49091 North ot Indiana Toll Road Exit 11 PRO SHOP 36 HOLES OF MINI-GOLF DOUBLE DECK DRIVING RANGE FOUR HOLE CHIP-N-PUTT '• EN DAILY 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. from Mid March - Mid October Your Hosts: Kenneth Helen Mark Persons a e PHARMACY 186 South Washington Diane Babcock Constantine, Michigan 49042 IT S THE PITTS US. 12 UNION. MICHIGAN BEER FOOD LIQUOR DANCING CARRY OUT LUMBER Company 410 W. Chicago Road Sturgis. Ml 49091 Phone(616)651 3267 Tavern Restaurant (616) 641-9510 146 OH EAGLE LAKE RON MARY LINTON Congratulations Class of 68687 Eagle Lake Road Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112 (616)699-7466 1984 Tastee Freez U. S. 12 White Pigeon, Michigan Gray Brothers Stamping Wittenberg Hardware White Pigeon, Ml Western Auto and Servistar Products 103 South Kalamazoo Phone 483-7041 White Pigeon, Michigan .