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

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Upper — In the back row stands Coach Marvin Schneider, Gret Swank, Coach Pat West, Evan Anderson, Rollie Flowers, Dan Carr, Danny Berchiatti, Derek Snook, Brian Byler, Jim Elkins, Ron Cassity, Spence Lutz, Ted Boyer, Chris Schumacher, Clint Stam-baugh. Trainer Gary Shopell, and Assistant Coach Ron Aldrich. Kneeling in the middle row are Mark Bedell, Dave Lorenz, Greg Evilsizor, Paul Fowler, Jason Wells, Tony D'Haese, Kerry Vickers, Kevin Kahila, Steve Lent, and Manager Troy Mineger. Sitting in the front row are Herman Priddy, David Graber, Dave Gowan, Doug Rossman, Rob Jonker, Paul Pierson, Brent Haifley, and Manager Carl Flowers. 34 White Pigeon 46 White Pigeon 30 White Pigeon 36 White Pigeon 32 White Pigeon 12 White Pigeon 30 White Pigeon 67 White Pigeon 6 White Pigeon Edwardsburg 16 Climax-Scotts 8 Mendon 14 Hopkins 20 Centreville 8 Schoolcraft 23 Colon 0 Constantine 20 Berrien Springs 7 Middle left — A White Pigeon player single handedly tries to tackle a Berrien Springs Shamrock, while receiving down line help from Jim Elkins, Ron Cassity, and Rob Jonker. Middle right — Senior Dave Gowen takes a break on the sideline. Lower — Mark Bedell looks for a hole, as the offensive line tries to hold back Hopkins. 7

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Once upon a time, as all fairy tales start, the White Pigeon Chiefs had a 5-0 record. The two wicked step sisters in this Cinderella story were Schoolcraft, which was the Class D quarter finalist, and Berrien Springs, which was the Class C semifinalist. The Prince Charming was the offensive backfield, made up of Mark Bedell, Dave Gowen, Paul Pierson, and Tony D'Haese. Together, they with the Upper left — Junior Derek Snook gets set to throw a touchdown pass. Upper right — Derek Snook kicks off the second half, while Tony D'Haese, Clint Stambaugh, and Paul Fowler pursue the ball. Lower — The White Pigeon Chiefs get psyched up for the Berrien Springs game. A Fairytale Season team, crushed the Constantine Falcons 67-20. The combined scores of the two teams in that game was the largest sum of points scored in the history of the rivalry. The Grand Ball or final game was the most important one of the season. The opposing team was Berrien Springs and the victor of the match was play-off bound. “That game was the hardest hitting game played by both teams, said Marv Schneider, head coach of the Chiefs, just as they fell short of their first chance at play-offs since 1980. When asked about the season, defensive wide-half, Jason Wells replied, It was a great one and next year we hope to have another chance at the play-offs and this time we will make it. With that final thought the Chiefs hope for a happier ending next year when the fairy tale comes true. 3 6

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Making Champions The 1986 J.V. Football team surprised everyone this year as they showed no mercy by obliterating every team in the league. It was a phenomenal season for the mighty Chiefs. Using a combination of determination, teamwork and all-around ability, the team captured the league title and finished the season with an outstanding 8-1 record. There hasn't been a record this good for a J.V. Football team for at least twenty years. What accounts for the success of this year's team? First we improved as a team, and last as individuals, commented Coach Tony Cholometes. The players were unselfish in their playing and knew their roles on the team. The best game of the season was the Constantine game because we played with a lot of heart, said sophomore Chad Salisbury. The result of being close as a team and a lot of teamwork was a season that made champions out of an underestimated team. 8 Upper left — Sophomore Matt Bedell scrambles to look for an open receiver while under defensive pressure. Upper right — Quarterback Matt Bedell barks the signals at the line of scrimmage at the J.V. battle between the Chiefs and the Falcons. Middle — Brad Schneider runs to the open side of the field while being chased by a Constantine Falcon. Lower — Sitting in the front row are Bill Hall, Andy Yeomans, James Bond, Billy Gilbert, Kevin Atherton, John Sassaman, Richard Wordelman, Paul Wolkins, and Jason Stambaugh. Kneeling in the middle row are Scott Nichols, Doug Souter, Wade Snyder, Eric Betts, Todd Haifley, Matt Derr, Chris Heroy, Brian Bagshaw, Matt Bedell, and Corey Presock. Standing in the back row are Coach Cholometes, Jason Hurst, Mark Hendricks, Matt Ruple, Brad Schneider, Chad Salisbury, Brent Kulp, Robin Schumacher, Martin Gillette, Brian Alber, Greg Johnson, and Coach Kendall.