Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1979 volume:

------------- table of contents ------------ A WHITING YEAR title.................................... 1 summer................................... 2 fall.................................... 14 winter.................................. 66 spring.................................. 90 seniors.................................113 acknowledgements........................128 ads.....................................129 index.................................. 154 closing.................................156 ___ J y ' REFLECTOR 79 A WHITING YEAR Volume 58 Whiting Junior-Senior High School 1751 Oliver Street Whiting, Indiana 46394 Beating the heat. Freshmen attend a splash party to cool off. The cold, cold water of Lake Michigan feels so good to a hot Dave Golub. Whiting students admire the “phantom jet' on display during the Fourth of July Celebration. 2 summer Lifeguard Nan Jefchak keeps a watchful eye on beachcombers as she gets a great tan in the bright summer sun. Vacation ... Summer. .. fun! Oh, the warm idle hours of sweet summer mean many moments of relaxation, pleasure, and freedom. When the 3:15 bell rang on June 2, 1978, students raced down the stairs and out those huge steel doors into three months of summer fun. Girls clad in bikinis soon began spending their afternoon hours at Whiting Beach, secretly competing for the darkest tans. Involved in summer sports, guys spent many long hours practicing, playing, and sweating in the unbea- rable 90's of July, 1978. Other students' summers were spent in school. Fifty students learned to drive (or at least tried to) in the Driver's Education classes of- fered at school while other students made up lost credits from the past school year. As many wise students got summer jobs and earned precious money, lucky students vacationed in various cities and states. At night, students would be seen standing uptown on the school corner talking and having fun. Hungry teens would be found at McDonald's nib- bling on french fries and sipping chocolate shakes. During the Fourth of July celebration, evening hours were spent at the Whiting Park Carnival. Oh, those fun summer days! Quick licks are required to eat a sno-cone before the heat melts it. 3 Mike Adams helps clean the school for the '78-'79 school year. HITTIN' THE BOOKS Summer school started June 5 for those students who took Drivers Ed. and classes for extra credit. Some days it was unbearably hot, but not hot enough for the Whiting students to call it quits. As you can see, these students are all working hard. Sure we have fun but when it comes to school, all brains are in function, or at least most of them are. Summer also brings cleaning and preparation for the oncoming school year. Some students helped around the school for 8 hours or so a day. They cleaned rooms, polished floors and emptied trash cans just so our school could look good. Got a problem? Our students can solve it easily! These students prove they can study even with the summer heat. 4 Lori Haviley rests after a victorious match on the tennis courts. A hectic week at work deserves a quiet mo- ment on the weekend. Summer time brings out the sportsmanship in everyone. This youth league player proves it. Shall we jump or fish? Luckily, these students decided to fish. SPORTING AROUND There are many ways in which you can keep yourself busy during the summer. Sports are one of these ways. Here, some Whiting athletes keep in shape for sports for the com- ing school year. There is a variety of sports to choose from. Tennis, base- ball, boating, fishing and softball to name just a few. Peggy Haviley shows her skill by getting in the correct form to hit a homerun. 5 HANGIN' AROUND Summer is a fun time of year; but often students miss their school friends. If you stop by Botchy Park and other out-of-school hangouts , however, you're bound to see your friends there. The corner of 119th street and other neighborhood hangouts are great places to get together with your friends to learn the latest gossip. When Fall arrives, everyone excite- dly returns to school for another school year of friends and laughter ... and reminisces the summer fun that they've had! Jackie Polak relaxes on the beach while Oiler's hangin' around Botchy Park is a com- catching some rays. mon sign on week nights. Jeanine and Jessica Niemiec take time to relax in the Summer's heat. 6 Danni McKinney is seen enjoying her work at McDonalds. Pool parties were a “cool way to keep out of the heat. BEATING BOREDOM Summer time is most of the stu- dents' favorite time of year. Why? School's out! Although school is out, there are still many activities that go on. For instance, many stu- dents eat at McDonalds, throw pool parties, get summer jobs, practice for football, and attend band practices. Teachers also enjoy summer and its activities. Many teachers have summer jobs, and many just relax and plan for next year's classes. Mr. Adkins is happy in his summer job as a mailman. Whiting Park is a super place to go biking with your friends. 7 Whiting girls dance to the music of the rhyth- mic Army “rock band. Whiting students laugh and have a good time as they view the big parade. Cheering up the crowds is the cleverly dis- guised Junior, John Buranosky. The Flag Corps skillfully performs its routine in front of the judges' stand. An aerial view of the carnival shows the dense crowds which visited Whiting Park. Many ooohs and aaahs were mumbled as Debbie Harris, takes her last look back as this people watched this dazzling firework, wild ride begins. Our Whiting Band again led the annual Fourth of July Parade. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! The annual Fourth of July cele- bration was again a smashing success. That fun-filled week began with a mini rock concert given by the fantastic army band. Then, Whiting Park was magically transformed into a real carnival filled with rides, games, booths, and exhibits. The car- nival atmosphere was made complete as the smell of freshly-popped pop- corn lingered about. Many students spent several evenings at the park trying out the thrilling rides, winning large, cuddly teddy bears, and eating sweet cotton candy. The big parade, anxiously awaited for, began at 10:00 A.M. on the Fourth. Whiting High's band led the parade and performed a spirited rou- tine while Whiting cheerleaders pep- ped up the viewers with school cheers. Also, several unrecognizable students from school were cleverly disguised as funny clowns who cheered up the crowds along the pa- rade route. That memorable July week was brought to a close at 10:00 P.M. on Tuesday, the fourth, with a showcase of dazzling, colorful fireworks which lit up the entire sky over Lake Michi- gan ... it was simply breathtaking! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 LEARNING WHILE VACATIONING Sue Letellier proudly displays the award she won at the Ball State Theater workshop. When asked the question, What did you do this summer? many students had interesting expe- riences to report. Hoosier boys' state and girls' state representatives Paul Curosh, Ray Ha- pak, Susan Vavrek, and Vicki Alaniz spent a week at Indiana State Uni- versity learning about our American Government. The varsity cheerleading squad sharpened their skills and pepped up their cheers by visiting a cheerleading camp at Valparaiso University. Sue Letellier, interested in drama, won an Outstanding Leadership award at a two week session of the Ball State Theater Workshop. Spending a busy two weeks at In- diana University, Lisa Gabrish, editor of the 1979 REFLECTOR, made the beginning plans of this yearbook. Hoosier Girls State Representatives reminisce their week at Indiana State. TATTLER editor Susan Vavrek also visited I.U. to learn more about put- ting a good newspaper together. Whiting band drum majors Paula Fortener and Carrie Brown stayed one week at the excellent Smith- Walbridge band camp learning new techniques to lead the band. Peg Haviley and John Strabavy, two driver's education students, were the recipients of the Safest Drivers awards sponsored by the Wagner In- surance Company. Other students attended sports' camps at various universities for bas- ketball, volleyball, and wrestling, while the B-squad cheerleaders went to I.U. for a cheerleading camp. All of these lucky students can look back on the summer of '78 with many pleasant memories. Juniors chosen as Hoosier Boys State Repre- sentatives were Paul Curosh and Ray Hapak. 10 At the I.U. Yearbook Workshop, Lisa Gabrish prepared plans for the 1979 REFLECTOR. Susan Vavrek looks over the new ideas which she learned from the Newspaper Workshop. Varsity cheerleaders practice one of the cheers learned at the Valparaise U. camp. Drum majors Carrie Brown and Paula Fortener attended the Smith-Walbridge band camp. Safest drivers award winners are Peg Haviley and John Strabavy. 11 WHITING IN THE NEWS Hey Whiting! We've made it on the 10 o'clock news ... or rather our famous “Houdeen did. In August, the combination escape artist and magician, George Semancik, a gradu- ate of W.H.S. called the great “Hou- deen, succeeded in escaping from handcuffs after diving off the Whiting Park pier. People from all over came to watch this amazing feat, and our town of Whiting made headlines and newscasts all over Chicagoland. Fashions, another thing in the news, have reverted back to the 40's and 50's styles. Straight leg jeans, bib overalls, calf-length skirts, and curly hairdos are all considered “in . Does this mean we're moving back- ward? No! Calculators, digital watches, and the sophisticated sound of disco music all indicate we're mov- ing forward into the Space Age! The Great Houdeen escapes from his handcuffs ... under water! Some fads of 1978-79 which will be remembered are pictured here. New fashions include: curly hair, straight leg jeans, bib overalls, and anything from the 50's. Confused freshmen wander through the halls looking for the study hall. WELCOME BACK he last week in August is the week set aside for students to sign up for the coming school year and receive new schedules of classes. The week goes something like this: On Monday, bored seniors some- how manage to drag themselves to school to wait in the long line of other seniors for the usual things— schedule, locker number, etc. This is so routine to them. Tuesday is when the junior class comes. These wild and crazy ju- niors still find some fun in signing up for school. Sophomores come on Wednesday and find out that signing up for the new school year is The same as last year, but with tougher schedules. Confused freshmen wander through the halls on Thursday won- dering, where's the study hall? and What do I do? Somehow, everyone gets through the week with no major problems ... except Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Mustafa— they get headaches! Mr. Oliver takes a break after figuring out “all those schedules. Seniors sit and compare their new schedules (Which are much tougher than last year!) It's gonna be a tough year, thinks soph- omore Herman Lund as he looks over his new schedule. John Buranosky, a junior, writes down needed information for the office. Freshman Jim Witczak learns the true mean- Whiting fans cheer crazily at a home foot- ing of fall as he rakes and rakes the falling ball game. leaves. School ... Fall ... excitement!? Fall is definitely a time of mixed emotions: the idea of Friday night football games, brand new school clothes, and cool, crisp, weather are greeted with enthusiasm in the minds of many students. However, the an- ticipation of another long school year, stacks of impossible home- work, and difficult classes make stu- dents cringe in fear. This year, September 4 marked the date when the summer vacation was truly over, and school began. All stu- dents faced the challenges of new subjects, new teachers, and new classes as the 1978-79 school year began. Weekends, the official escape from school days, began at exactly 3:15 on Fridays when the dismissal bell rang. Friday nights were spent cheering our Oiler football team to many victo- ries (and some defeats). Following many home football games, dances were held in the Girls' Gym. Here, students would be found learning the latest disco crazes. Other Fall '79 activities (besides homework) which will be remem- bered by students include: girls' vol- leyball games, Mayor Grenchik's marathon, the raking of leaf-covered lawns, Homecoming, and Halloween. Wow! Fall is such a colorful season! 14 The Disco craze is taking over at Whiting as The halls of Whiting High are bustlin' again as these students dance the latest disco steps. Fall means back to school. 15 Top Row: M. Vajda, M. Bachusz, S. Bishop, T. Dixon, P. Grdina, D. Broderick, M. Piper, D. Kark smile nicely for our photographer. 2nd Row: Coach Crnkovich, B. Boyle, J. Kapitan, A. Okerstrom, B. Atherton, J. Gigac, P. Curosh, B. Hruskocy, Mr. Fritz. 3rd Row: J. Polak, E. Williamson, M. Bailey, M. Adams, D. Tobias, J. Whitlock, R. Drewniak, T. Adams. Front Row: W. Blake, M. Stribiak, T. Zahorsky, T. Goodall, J. Gurekovich, D. Golub include the 1978 Varsity football team. Whiting runs for a touchdown with opposition Our goal is to reach the end zone before the opponent reaches us. VARSITY PLAYS ROUGH'N TOUGH C all is football! Fans show it, play- ers show it, and Coach shows it as the mood of the ole gridiron sport comes as hot weather goes. Despite this year's slightly undermanned team, there was a monsterous amount of ambition which led the varsity team to an impressing 5-5 record under Coach Crnkovich. Despite many injuries, particularly to badly needed Seniors, the under- classmen's performances were great! And despite the added inconvenience of half-way put-up bleachers, fans continued to lend much rousing sup- port to the team, making football '78 something to remember. right behind. 1978 FOOTBALL RECORD 0 Whiting 20 22 Whiting 14 12 Whiting 3 0 Whiting 3 22 Whiting 14 21 Whiting 59 26 Whiting 8 14 Whiting 35 31 Whiting 16 7 Whiting 41 Clark Emerson Lowell Chicago Christian Lake Forest North Newton River Forest South Shore Glenwood Culver Military Oilers and opponents fight for the ball, which can become quite vicious. 17 Teammates huddle together to listen to coach's instructions. Whiting Oiler will not let other team have the victory. Rich Murzyn, Tom Biedron, Dave Golub, Mike Vajda, Jim Jaroszewicz, Don Kark, Ron Drew- niak, Andrew Curosh, Pablo Rodriguez, Coach Vetrosky, Greg Grdina, Danny Kristek, Jim Witczak, Leo Danielides, John Gurekovich, Greg Zorich, John Sotello, Wayne Blake, Tim Zahorsky, Jack Taylor, Mike Rooke, John Bur- osh, Greg Noble, Archie Campos, Ed funder. NEW EXPERI- ENCE IN FROSH FOOTBALL “T he freshman football team had an eventful season full of experi- ence. New players together with the old ones were ready to tackle any- thing even the hard working practices that came their way. The will and de- termination of these players will lead to a great varsity team. FROSH FOOTBALL RECORD 14 Whiting 14 Bishop Noll 0 Whiting 32 Calumet 6 Whiting 28 River Forest 14 Whiting 0 Gavit 14 Whiting 22 Griffith 18 ROSS-COUNTRY NO TURTLES ON THIS TEAM! j he cross-country team did very ■ well with many Freshman ath- letes helping this years team achieve a 5-7 season. We are sorry to see Senior Ray Hapak leave the team. Even with the loss of Ray, the team is still strong. The breathtaking achievements of Coach Adkins was not surprising. With the team as young as it was you can count on them being strong next year. 1978-79 Cross-Country Season SCHEDULE OPPONENT WHITING GAVIT WON E.C. ROOSEVELT WON HAMMOND HIGH LOST CLARK LOST GARY EMERSON WON BISHOP NOLL LOST HAMMOND TECH LOST RIVER FOREST LOST LOWELL WON LAKE STATION WON E.C. WASHINGTON LOST MORTON LOST INVITATIONAL (3rd of 8 Teams) CONFERENCE MEET (7th of 9 Teams) SECTIONAL (14th of 22 Teams) WON LOST OVERALL RECORD 5 7 Top Row, Left to Right: M. Filipek, 6. Dav- Stribiak, J. Broderick, J. Filipek, H. Lund, P. enport, S. Furto, Coach Adkins, E. Obion, J. Haviley. Ulloa, J. Skaggs. Bottom Row: R. Hapak, M. Freshman Joe Filipek paces himself in one of Whiting's Cross-Country meets. 19 FALL MEANS 7:00 A.M. BAND PRACTICES Mr. Anderson, the band director, conducts the band at a practice. This year's band includes: T. Plemons, N. Nas- tav, S. Vavrek, S. Letellier, K. Mahony, D. McKinney, L. Gabrish, K. Kubacki, L. Ga- jewski, N. Postell, 0. Harris, S. Young, A. Facklam, P. Dado, D. Piper, M. Johnson, D. Slack, R. Ward, L. Chorba, L McNinch, P. Vasquez, P. Grenchik, P. Fortener, D. Scher, J. Broderick, J. Ulloa, K. Carroll, D. Rogers, S. Anderegg, E. Flores, M. McGowan, W. Larson, C. Carroll, R. Larson, B. Carter, D. Adams, N. Cornelius, S. Demkovich, Mr. Anderson, J. Jef- chak, L Tinsley, C. Brown, C. McKinney, and J. Jancek. 20 Playing and doing a routine, both at the same time, can become quite difficult. A row of the band stands at attention and awaits directions from the drum majors. And 1-2-3! shout band members as they practice fun drills. Band! Attention!! And-1! These are the familiar sound of the Whiting band in the fall. With prac- tices beginning at 7:00 A.M., mem- bers practice complicated routines for the football games under the di- rection of Mr. Anderson. This year, the band learned a unique routine for every single foot- ball game. Now that's an accomplishment! In addition, besides learning to play musical instruments, the Whiting Band has been very busy with other projects, including: raising money for new uniforms, and visiting Ball State University on a field trip. Even though the Whiting band is very small, it is very ambitious! Jim Broderick gets ready for a perfor- mance-this one's a football game. Early morning practices can become quite a hassle, according to these band members. Flag girls pose in a formation for their picture. IT'S NOT ALL GLAMOUR Being an Oilerette isn't at all as glamourous as it's supposed to be. During the summer, the girls must practice in unbearable heat; and during the school year, these same girls must get up very early for 7:00 A.M. practice daily. It is a must that the flag girls and poms always look their absolute best at a performance, for Mr. Anderson's favorite line is, Girls, polish thoz boots! Oilerettes put up with a great deal of things, but they all agree it's worth it—when the applause comes. The organization's officers include: Theresa Plemons (president), Danni McKinney (vice president), Kerry Kubacki (treasurer), Susan Vavrek (secretary), and Rhonda Ward (Flag president). 22 The Oilerettes flash their smiles for the photographer. Flag girls polish up their routine before a football game. Oanni McKinney, a senior, warms up in the band room at half-time of a football game. The Oilerette Corps includes: Susan Vavrek, Theresa Plemons, Sue Letellier, Oanni McKinney, Natalie Nastav, Laura Gajewski, Kerry Kubacki, Lisa Gabrish, Sherri Young, Missy Johnson, Paula Dado, Amy Facklam, Debbie Piper, Debbie Slack, Debbie Harris, Natalie Posted, Pam Vasquez, Rhonda Ward, Jackie Jancek, Linda Tinsley, Lisa McNinch, Cindy McKinney, Janice Jefchak, Patti Gren- chik, and Loretta Chorba. 23 D. Piper, K, Michel, R. Kantowski, P. Haviley, Hruskocy make up the Varsity volleyball team. 0. Oanilides, J. Stahura, J. Klacik, and C. After Deb Piper hits the ball, other teammates make sure it gets over the net. Up, up, and away sails the volleyball as a Whiting player bumps it. VARSITY AND B-SQUAD MAKE THAT The B-squacJ team includes: P. Grenchik, S. Ruzich, M. Jerzyk, E. Flores, J. Jefchak, and Balogh, K. Kasper, E. Stahura, P. Fortener, L. K. Mahony. The team warms up before a game. VOLLEYBALL 1978 OPPONENT VARSITY B-SQUAD Clark Lost Lost Highland Lost Lost Gary Wirt Lost Won River Forest Won Won Hammond High Won Won Hammond Tech Won Won Calumet Lost Won Lew Wallace Won Won Gary West Side Won Won Clark Lost Lost E.C. Washington Won Won Horace Mann Won Won E.C. Roosevelt Won Won Gavit Lost Lost Hobart Lost Won Andrean Lost Won Morton Lost Lost Bishop Noll Won Won Lake Station Won Won Gary Roosevelt Won Won Lake Station Lost Lost Record: 11-11 Record: 15-7 Conference: 5-3 Conference: 5-3 Sectional (Clark): Tournament (Morton): Lost Lost VOLLEYBALL HARD TO SEE SPIKE 'EM Saving the ball from touching the floor is Patti Grenchik. AWAY Those spikers were at it again, making that ball very hard to see. Volleyball is becoming a very popular sport these days. Volley- ball, strategically played, can be fun and entertaining. Drills were essential to the formation of this years team. The attendance at the games was low but a few managed to stay up on things. The girls worked hard this year with varsity pulling off a 11-11 record. The ju- nior varsity made off with a 15-7 recorded season. All the girls can say they played tough. The Oilers in action. Approaching with confidence is Cindy Odli- vak's way of playing. ... TOO MUCH LOVE! ... On the cool, crisp days of Septem- ber, one is sure to catch the Oiler tennis team hard at work on the Whiting Park tennis courts. Coach Piatek's 1978 team was composed of freshmen and soph- omores who played their hearts out but were not quite experienced enough to strike back against the tri- cky tactics of really powerful teams. Because of this, the Oiler racketeers didn't win a single match, but have gained much experience and practice for next year! The 1978 Oiler tennis team includes: Lori Ha- viley, Cindy Odlivak, Brian Mahony, Frank Ro- man, Becky Shebish, Linda Jansek, Coach Pia- tek, Jackie Jancek, Patty Jaroszewicz, Donna Yanas, Debbie Stribiak, Roberta Tenorio, and Frank Pustek. Hammond High WE THEY 0 5 Clark Forfeited Washington 1 4 Roosevelt 2 3 Hammond High 1 4 Griffith 1 4 Morton 2 3 Gavit 1 4 Noll 1 4 Sectional- Clark 0 5 26 Foreign Languages Span'ish (span'ish), adj. Of or pertaining to Spain, the Spaniards, or their language, n. 1. The chief language of Spain and of countries colonized by Spaniards, esp. the Spanish American countries. Cf. Castilian, see IndoEuropean Languages, Table. 2. The people of Spain, collectively; the Spaniards. German, n. (L. Germans, prob. of Celtic origin) 1. A native or one of the people of Germany. 1. a. The Teutonic language of the Germans, including High German and Low German. See Indo-European Languages, Table, b. The literary and official language of Germany; High German. Learning a different language is an exciting experience at Whiting High. Students have to learn a new language with all the old usages. So if you think trying to learn English is hard, try learning it in a foreign way. No matter what anyone says, languages are a learning experience! Business students work very hard to cultivate the necessary skills they'll need for future jobs. The business wing at W.H.S. is always humming with the sounds of typewriter carriages ringing at the end of an old line, the crumbling of an incorrectly done shorthand assignment, and many other noises that are the signs of busy students desperately trying to learn new skills that will help them in their pursuit of a job. Those students who enter the business world after graduation have a better chance of making it when they take the required business classes at W.H.S. We've got a lot to offer our future secretaries! ITS A BUSINESS WORLD Mary Singcl and Don Broderick show their skill by typing a hundred words a minute? 28 Deb Piper realizes the terrible boo-boo she made. That's o.k. Deb we all make mistakes! Marina Sabol asks an important question before going on with her work. Julie Stahura was rudely interrupted by the camera's eye. Sorry Jules! 29 Physical Fitness—A must! Ed Williamson and Amy Facklam discuss the vital organs of your body for Health class. In P.E., the boys practice their wrestling Girls in first year P.E. find fun in playing moves. kickball outside. Not only is it necessary for us to keep in shape by daily exercising, but P.E. and Health are required for high school graduation. Each student, both boys and girls alike, are required to take 1 and V2 years of gym and a half year of health. These classes help the students to realize the importance of physical fitness and their health. Our health is based on our physical fitness. 30 After gym is finished, these Advanced P.E. Harold Rodgers displays his strength in Boy's girls sit around and chat until the bell rings. Conditioning. First year girls' P.E. class is caught by surprise taking a swim. 31 Art is one of the many classes students at Whiting High School enjoy. No one knows whether it's because of the way you can express yourself in painting, chalk drawings, or anything that has to do with art. Many students look forward to learning how to blend dolors. Ceramics is also a form of art that Whiting offers to students. You can make ash trays, of little figures in this class. You also learn how to use the kiln. After your figure is ready, you can paint them to match your room or just paint them any color your heart desires. “ART IS THE INNER YOU Jerry 8urden prepares to crash the ceramics class. Tracy Oakley tries to finish painting before the bell rings. Roxanne Kantowski carefully plans a picture before she expresses it on paper. 32 Johnnie B. carefully points out the best place to sit so you can hear the music in the auditorium. The band shows its better side while practicing. Music is not only vocal vitality; it can be received through many forms like instruments, orchestras, operas, and musicals! The music department at W.H.S. is doing well. The chorus class, headed by Miss Jay , is ready to blare out any tune you ask 'em to. Mr. Andersons band does very well giving performances that are outstanding. Music is varied and more complicated than most people think! So whenever you feel down just sing, sing a song! Just play, play a song! Noemi Rodnguez wonders about who wrote: Tocatta and Fugue in D minor. 33 HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW Denise Reeves and Linda Spencer study before a sewing test. Cooking and sewing are two essential jobs of todays homemaker. Males as well as females are sharing the tasks of these jobs. Not only do they learn how to prepare recipes, but also helpful hints and techniques for the kitchen. Students from other classes are always eager to sample their batch of goodies. While something is brewing in the Garrett Davenport proves guys can do it too. kitchen, the sewing room is filled with the hum from the sewing machines. Here students plan what new article of clothing they will make to add to their wardrobe. Who knows?? These students may be the great clothes designers or chefs of the future .. . and they will be able to credit their success to Whiting High. 34 FUTURE CAREERS START HERE Connie Flores operates the printing machine. Bill Jansky demonstrates the use of a power drill. Joe Filipek prepares himself for his next drafting lesson. The Industrial Arts Dept, offers a variety of courses to choose from. These courses include: woodship, drafting, metals, and print shop. The students in Woodshop use their skills to create useful items from wood, such as furniture. The students in Drafting carefully maneuver their special instruments to make exact blueprints and other drawings. Much concentration is needed to complete the hard work done in this class. Those taking Metals are taught the proper handling of hand tools. In the Printing Dept, students are taught how to operate various printing machines. This class is very helpful to our school because different items that need to be printed for our school are done by this class. 35 WHAT MAKES HISTORY? feu AUL,' £- Some junior students prepare for a U.S. History quiz. Leave it up to Harold and Tom to find a solution for an Economic problem. Students in Current Problems discuss the problem of ever increasing inflation. The past makes history. History is the story of man. Through this we discovered ourselves and our ancestors. How we began was discovered through History and how we end will be determined by History too. Freshmen must take a half year of Civics which teaches us about our government, and Careers which helps the students to prepare for a future career. Sophomores are required to take a year of World History and juniors a year of U.S. History. Seniors are required to take a half year of Government and a half year of Economics. 36 37 While Kay Yanas hams it up as A. Okerstrom borrows some answers from J. Kapitan. Math is a difficult but fun class. As you can see in some of these pictures, many of the students study hard to get good grades in math. There's no doubt about it math is one of the many classes you have to study HARD for. Some examples of math classes are: 1. Algebra, learning equations and word problems are the basics in this class. 2. Geometry, solving theorems and triangles is what you learn in this class. 3. Business Math, you learn how to balance a checkbook and how to buy the most for your money. 4. Advanced Algebra is a continuation of Algebra. You can go on forever with the different types of math that Whiting offers but no matter what. MATH IS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE! You can ALWAYS find Dan Hadders listening attentively in Basic Math. 38 John Gurekovich tries to prove that Jim Kovacek has a triangular head. Of course he was wrong! MATH ... A MUST AT WHITING HIGH Students take time out to “goof off in Business Math. The many EDUCATED faces of General Math don't look very enthused. Sue Gurekovich takes a last minute glimpse at her Advanced Algebra answers. 39 Advanced Speech studenti circle up for their These freshmen can be seen discussing their discussion work. vocabulary assignment. ENGLISH.AtKTlSN'T SO HARD, CT very freshman through senior — thinks that HIS English class is the most difficult, and that he's in for the toughest year of his high school life; but they soon find out as the years move on that the courses seem to get more difficult. Freshmen come to Whiting and as they enter the class of Mrs. Hanis (hearing from her former students that she expects the best from her students), they freak out. This is going to be the absolute toughest English class. However, the sophomores think differently. With all those speeches they must plan and perform for Mrs. DePeugh, they think that the sophomore speech class is the most demanding. Nevertheless, the juniors, hearing that Mr. Kompier is very strict, are A tired (of English) student takes a snooze in class. very hesitant to begin their third year of English. But the seniors know that they're really in for it! Knowing that Mr. Ulrich strives for perfection, seniors do not look forward to writing term papers and taking World Lit. tests. English, a four year required course (even with the help of new English texts), is still considered one of the tougher courses at W.H.S. 40 Stephanie Lovasko prepares to give her first book report. Missy Johnson finds out that giving speeches aren't that hard after all. Mr. Ulrich's students busily take notes for tomorrow's test. J. Kapitan takes criticism after giving his speech on American Heritage . 41 FINDING OUT FOR YOURSELF Chemistry students try to figure out why electrons orbit the nuecleus. Advanced chemistry students busily take notes. R. Seman shoots Mr. Sorota with an arrow in his physics class. W. Blake observes an amoeba through a microscope in biology class. 42 Advanced chemistry students conduct an experiment. Sophomores learn all about whirling dervishes. E. Williamson makes nitrogen dioxide in his chemistry class. J. Polak decomposes mercuric oxide into free elements. Some students are quite and do as they're told ... they believe everything their teachers tell them. However, there are many, many students who are curious and skeptical, not knowing whether to believe every word of their teachers or not. They like to try out things for themselves and learn by doing. Science classes are perfect for this set of students because they can test their teacher's ideas through experiements and prove things for themselves. These students love to use all those little instruments in Mr. Stoffer's biology classes to disect an earthworm. Can it be true that such a skinny little creature could have so many organs inside its body? They soon find out. ... Or how about in Mrs. Gergel's chemistry class. Can hydrogen and oxygen, two gases, form water, a liquid? They sure do! . .. Why does your hair stand on end when you run a comb through it? Mr. Sorota says it has to do with static electricity . Should students believe him, a physics teacher? ... Does the emergency shower in the Advanced Chemistry lab really work? Uh oh, it does, and that wasn't supposed to be an experiment. Mrs. Gergel, how do you turn it off? ... So much for experimenting. 43 This year's Future Educators Association, or F.E.A. for short, is considerably smaller than last year's club. There are only about 35 to 40 members who have paid their dues. However, male and female students alike participate in this club. Beginning in the Fall, on Wednesdays after school, club members sell cupcakes, cookies, or taffy apples to hungry students. Each year the F.E.A. raises a large amount of money selling these goodies. The money the F.E.A. raises is put to good and worthy causes, helping to make the organization more successful. Three active F.E.A. members help to sell taffy apples after school. Here, F.E.A. hostesses aid lost parents The F.E.A. officers discuss plans for future during the Parent-Teacher conferences. moneymaking projects. The 1978-79 F.E.A. club: (1st row), S. Letellier, L. Gajewski, C. Blastick, P. Casey, R. Svitko, L. Chorba, D. Slack, R. Shadle, L. Freeman, A. Facklam, S. Stasik, R. Ward. (2nd row), C. Brown, V. Otic, M. Atherton, C. Keown, J. Matelski, N. Jefchak, P. Vasquez, V. Zrnchik, M. Johnson. (3rd row), L. Lawson, S. Allen, D. Bailey, K. Hill, L. Fritz, J. Buranosky, J. Klacik, C. Slack, D. Danielides, C. Sargent, C. Linko, J. Riggins, L. McNinch, N. Postell. Mrs. Jane DePeugh (absent) is the club's sponsor. A VERY AMBITIOUS ORGANIZATION Hall monitors are always kept busy. Here, D. K. Lawson is sure to get all the absent slips McKinney explains a new schedule. from each room. Some people think that being a hall monitor is an easy job. Ac- tually its' not too easy. They have to climb a lot of stairs just to get a little piece of paper. They are often sent on errands for one of the people in the office, which means they may have to climb the same set of stairs they had to climb just 5 minutes be- fore. You really have to experience what a tough job it is! Also, teachers' aids are very handy for teachers who can use a little help. They run errands for their boss and help pass out papers to students. They also aid students when they need help with a problem, for ex- ample, math and spelling. No matter what the problem, our teachers' aids are sure to solve it. In addition, librarians help Miss Sheldon out in the library. She finds many jobs for them to do. Teachers' aids are a vital part of W.H.S. From left to right; T. Plemons, A. Vanek, N. Jefchak, S. Bishop, A. Griede, L. Csonka, R. Johnson, L. Maddox, M. Gormely, 0. McKinney, V. D. Oanielides, E. Wright, J. Zrnchik, J. Klacik, Alaniz. WHITINGS' LITTLE HELPERS 45 WE HAVE A NEW GIRLS' CLUB-AGAIN! Sue Letellier, Treasurer; Angie Vanek, Vice President; Paula Fortener, Secretary, and Therese Plemons, President of the Girls' Club. Senior representatives: Rhonda Plemons and Sophomore representatives; Missy Johnson, Oebbie Bercik. Donna Adams, and Natalie Posted. Formed this past Fall, a new Girls' Club has been re- established at Whiting. All girls, freshmen through seniors, can join, and they are kept very busy throughout the year by taking part in worthwhile projects. At Thanksgiving time, members made cookies to take to the community's elderly and shut-ins. They also made a food basket for a needy family. At Christmastime, the girls found time to go carolling to spread Christmas cheer. Moreover, the senior girls were given “Little Sisters (the new freshmen girls). “Big and Little Sisters worked together on many of the year's projects. The Girls' Club sponsor is Miss Beverly Sheldon: and the officers include Therese Plemons, Angie Vanek, Paula Fortener, and Sue Letellier. Junior representatives: Demetria Danielides, Nanette Jefchak, and Sue Gurekovich. Freshmen representatives: Donna Yanas, Janet Carrod, and Janice Jefchak. 46 POPCORN!! GET YOUR POPCORN!!! Eduarda, Eileen, Kathy, and Johnanna always serve you with a smile. Frankie Pustek enjoys waiting on the customers. Johnanna Matelski gets the pop ready for sale. T his years concession workers consisted of 3 seniors and 2 sophomores. These students were not able to show their school spirit in the stands but they showed their enthu- siasm while working and serving the people. These workers also volunteered their spare time at last years football and basketball games. Even though these workers were bombarded by big crowds at the concession stand, they were still able to keep their cool and serve them to the best of their ability. Goodbye to our senior workers. We'll surely miss you next year. 47 Each class decorated the halls with signs and During Hat Day of Spirit Week, students wore crepe paper during Homecoming week. everything from Mickey Mouse ears to base- ball caps. Are these two girls stars from Grease ? Ac- tually it's two sophomores dressed for 50's day. The freshman attendant is Stephanie Stam- per, and her escort is Archie Adkins. WINNERS' Best Float.......................Senior Class Best Spirit Car..................Junior Class Best Club Float......Creative Arts Association Spirit Stick.....................Junior Class Homecoming Queen................Marie Gormley Mr. Football.....................Tom Goodall HOMECOMING '78 ACTIVITIES Monday .Flower-making parties. Sign- painting, and Tuesday ...Jersey Day .Working on floats Wednesday. ...Hat Day.... .Candlelight Dinner Thursday .Parade and Pep Rally Friday ...Green .... .Pep Assembly, White Senior Skit, and Day Football Game Saturday Dance Bev Johnson, escorted by Bob Hruskocy, is the Jan Klacik was elected the junior attendant, sophomore attendant. and Scott Furto is her escort. Juniors yell and cheer on their float in the Homecoming parade. Oilerettes perform along the parade route and entertain the spectators. The Homecoming queen candidates are: Re Gormley, Vera Otic, and Julie Stahura. A CONTINUATION OF HOMECOMING WEEK- 1978 Senior Tom Goodall became Whiting's Mr. “I was so shocked. I felt fantastic Football of 1978. commented Queen Re when she won her title. Not being able to hold back their emotions, fans run onto the field to congratulate Re. HOMECOMING 78-A WEEK TO REMEMBER This year's Homecoming is really an occasion to remember! Oiler spirit was riled up and showing in the halls, on the faces of students, and everywhere one looked during Home- coming week '78. Besides this, the usually dark halls of Whiting were plastered with painted signs and crepe paper as stu- dents dressed to the zany codes of Spirit Week. On Wednesday night, McDonald's held a Candlelight Dinner'' in honor of the Whiting football team. This year's Homecoming parade was held on Thursday night, and as one student spectator commented, Wow! The parade this year was really a good one—compared to past parades. Classes and clubs truly put many hours of hard work into their floats this year. The Oilers won their Homecoming game on Friday night against the Glenwood Boys with a stunning 31- 16 victory. At half-time, Tom Goodall became Mr. Football as Re Gor- mley was crowned the 1978 Home- coming Queen. On Saturday, students and their dates danced to the music of the band Steel Rhythm at the annual Homecoming dance which ended Homecoming '78. Seniors attend the Candlelight Dinner given by McDonald's on Wednesday. “Tee-peeing was one of the more daring ac- tivities of Homecoming week. The Senior Class went “all out and even dec- Celebrating the winning of the Spirit Stick are orated the doors of school. some overjoyed juniors. J Mr. Football and Queen Re pose together for this picture. Many thanks to the Junior High students who served the refreshments at the dance. Two sophomores take a break from dancing and chat in the hall. Mr. Laub collects the dough at the door of The great music of Steel Rhythm got the Homecoming dance on Saturday night. everyone off the bleachers and onto the dance floor. The 1978 Student Council includes: C. Blast- Casey, S. Furto, B. Hruskocy, E. Obion, D. Pi- ick, S. Vavrek, S. Blesic, L. Gabrish, V. Alaniz, per, J. Buranosky, J. Ulloa, F. Pustek, and T. C. Gresko, P. Thorn, J. Polak, R. Kasper, B. Biedron. Mateja, G. Grdina, J. Adkison, K. Carroll, P. STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS HOMECOMING DANCE T he Student Council is made up of ■ one elected representative from each homeroom. Mr. Kountoures, sponsor of the Student Council, and the four elected officers run the bi- weekly meetings held in the auditorium. At these informal meetings, the class representatives and Student Council officers discuss many school problems and try to solve them. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Student Council to sponsor the an- nual Homecoming dance. This year's dance was a tremendous success be- cause the band which was hired played really well. Other projects which keep Whit- ing's Student Council busy through- out the year include: conducting a student-exchange program with other area high schools, solving mi- nor difficulties in school, planning the annual Homeroom Volleyball Tourney, and taking a trip in May. The Student Council is really a busy organization! M. Kountoures, sponsor, is pictured with Mary Singel (secretary), Mike Addams (treasurer), Re Gormley (president), and Lisa Gabrish (vice president). Mr. Kountoures talks to several of the home- room representatives. 49 A typical Student Council meeting looks like this. Did you ever stop and wonder how a school is run? Who keeps everything in order? Who hires the teachers? Who pays the bills? Who disciplines the students? Someone has to perform these somewhat unpleasant jobs. The superintendent and the business manager run the school. They pay the bills, listen to all the complaints, and make all the important decisions. What a hassle! Now, dealing with the students— face to face-is the job of the principal and the assistant principal. These two administrators must make sure that the students, among other things, remain well-behaved. Those that don't had better watch out! Next, are the secretaries. Their job is to put the important paperwork in order and to keep all records up-to- date. This job can become a real headache! Finally, the school board is the true government of the school. The board members determine all the school policies. This is a very tough job. These people, the administrators, can tell you that running a school isn't easy at all! Making sure things go right is one of the many jobs of Mr. John Kountoures, Principal. Who's worried when Mr. Vincent Daniels, Assistant Principal, is around? Mrs. Mustafa and Mrs. Banik, secretaries, are kept very busy in the General Office. TO MAKE THE RULES-TO SET THE GOALS- 50 0 BE AN ADMINISTRATOR The business manager of Whiting High School is Mr. Joseph Dernay. The 1978-79 school board members are Mrs. Mildred Kubon, secretary; Mr. John J. Jaros, Jr., president; Mr. Charles Kosalko, vice- president. Mrs. Kantowski, Mrs. Dado, and Mrs. Shaner are the administrative secretaries. Mr. Stephen 8. Fowdy is the superintendent of the Whiting School System. MR. DON ADKINS Civics Government Consumer Education Sophomore Class Sponsor Cross Country Coach 8 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University MR. J. 8. ALLEN Geometry Advanced Algebra Senior Math Practical Senior Math 30 years at Whiting MS, University of Illinois MR. PAUL ANDERSON Marching Band 7-8th grade band Beginning Band Band Director 2 years at Whiting BS, Ball State University MISS JEAN BENKO Girls P.E. 7-8th grade Health Volleyball Coach Cheerleading Sponsor Girls' Sports Co-ordinator Girls B-Team Basketball Coach 5 years at Whiting MS, Indiana State University TO DISCIPLINE STUDENTS-TO EDUCAT MR. DANIEL BOYLE English 7 8th, ISG 7th Grade English Mass Media TATTLER Advisor Boy's Track Coach 6 years at Whiting BA, St. Joseph's Calumet College MRS. ROSEMARY DEMKOVICH Art 9th grade Advanced Art Ceramics 7th grade Art Art Club Sponsor Freshman Class Sponsor BAE, Art Institute of Chicago MR. NICK CRNKOVICH World History Football Coach 7 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University MRS. JANE DePEUGH English 10G English 10L Drama F.E.A. Sponsor 20 years at Whiting BA, Indiana State University MR. THOMAS M. FAULKNER Typing I Shorthand II Business Math 28 years at Whiting MS, Indiand University MR. NORMAN E. HALL Metals Ml Drafting I Industrial Arts 8th grade 29 years at Whiting MS. Chicago State [THEM—TO BE A TEACHER MR. ALEXANDER KOMPIER English III L 6 English III-Basic English 96 21 years at Whiting MA, Indiana University MR. PAUL LAUB Algebra Basic Math Economics Junior Class Sponsor Booster Club Sponsor Girls Basketball Coach 7 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University MRS. VIRGINIA GERGEL Chemistry Advanced Chemistry Science 8th grade 15 years at Whiting BS, Purdue University MRS. MARY HANIS English 8th-9th grades Senior Class Sponsor 15 years at Whiting MS, Indiana University MR. LEO LASPAS English and Reading Photography Club Sponsor 6 years at Whiting BA, Purdue University MR. GARY MEYER U.S. History Current Problems Varsity Basketball Coach Golf Coach 3 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University 53 MR. MICHAEL E. MIHALO 7th-8th grade History REFLECTOR Advisor 25 years at Whiting MS, Indiana University MR. VINCENT J. OLIVER Guidance Director National Honor Society Sponsor Concession Stand 19 years at Whiting MS, Indiana State University MR. JOSEPH POROPAT MR. EDWARD PAWLUS Print Shop 7th-8th grade Math Careers 28 years at Whiting Power Mechanics MS, Indiana State University Shop Math 10 years at Whiting MA, Indiana University TO DISCIPLINE STUDENTS-TO EDUCATE MR. BILL REBEY Industrial Arts 8th grade Woodshop I-II Drafting I-II Mat Maids Sponsor W Club Sponsor Wrestling Coach 13 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University MISS 8EVERLY SHELDON Librarian Clothing I-II Foods I-II Home Ec. 8th grade Girls' Club Sponsor 10 years at Whiting MS, Indiana State University MR. JOHN SOROTA 7th grade Science Physics General Math Physics Club Sponsor 14 years at Whiting MS, Purdue University MR. VON STOFFER General Science Biology 26 years at Whiting MS, Ball State University 54 ■■■ MR. JEROME A. SURDY Physical Education Conditioning Baseball Coach Asst. Wrestling Coach 8 years at Whiting BA, Indiana State University MR. ARNOLO TURNER Typing II Business English Accounting Shorthand I 29 years at Whiting MS, Indiana University MR. JACK TAYLOR Spanish 1,11,111,1V Spanish Club Sponsor 32 years at Whiting MA, University of Michigan MR. JAMES ULRICH German II Practical Senior English English IVL and IVR German Club Sponsor 24 years at Whiting MA, Indiana University THEM-TO BE A TEACHER Mr, Anderson makes one of his more talented students practice 'til perfection. MR. RAYMOND 2UBECK Athletic Director Health Attendance Officer 18 years at Whiting MS, Indiana State University Got a question? Just find Mr. Daniels-he can answer almost anything! THOZ WILD AND CRAZY JUNIORS!! Terry Adams Mark Bachusz Bill Boyle John Buranosky Lori Csonka Paula Dado Demetna Danielides Garrett Davenport Sandor Demkovich Amy Facklam Mike Filipek Paula Fortener Juniors stop for a snack at McDonald's after a “One Step to Victory was the theme of the 9 me. juniors' Homecoming float. CAMERA SHY Jerry Burden Barb Ciers Cathy Cornelius Diego Gonzales Jim Kapitan Bob Preneta Scott Smith Suann Stasik Anna Marie Vasquez Mark Whitman Lisa Freeman Lisa Fritz Scott Furto Greg Gazda Angela Griede Chris Grigoriadis Sue Gurekovich Danny Harris Nanette Jefchak Roxann Kantowski Tony Keown Janet Klacik Cheryl Koleszarik Mike Linko Stephanie Lovasko Brenda Lyeria Karen Michels Ed Obion Art Okerstrom Oonna Perrine Bernard Pilarcik Debbie Piper Jan Reeves Noemi Rodriguez Meda Ryan Chris Sargent Chris Slack Jon Smolen Mary Stephens Lisa Stincic John Strabavy Rick Whitten Ed Williamson Tom Wright Kay Yanas Helen Zimmerman 57 SOPHOMORES ARE MOVIN' ON UP Two Sophomore band members pep up the football fans with a little music. Hungry students stop for some munch at a sophomore bake sale. Donna Adams Todd Alexander Susie Allen Donna Bailey Tina Bailey Sandy Balogh Eric Bishop Sally Blake Wayne Blake Jim Broderick Ed 8rzycki Ellen Cain Kelly Carroll Patty Casey Loretta Chorba Don Demkovich Dale Dollins Hope Dominguez Ron Drewniak Judy Duray John Evanich Jeanine Gazda Dave Golub Carla Gormley Ed Gregor Patti Grenchik Dolly Hadders Paul Haviley Kathy Hill Sondra Howard Bob Hruskocy 8utch Jancho Linda Jansak Jim Jaroszewicz Bev Johnson Missy Johnson 58 Oon Kark Karen Kasper Jim Kovacek Oennis Krizo Ray Kuss Rich Larson Linda Lawson Tim Leach Chris Unko Herman Lund Brian Mahony Mary McHale Lisa McNinch Vivian Mendilut Michelle Milcarek Tracy Oakley Mike Pilarcik Jim Polak Natalie Postell Frank Pustek Greg Queen Jeannine Riggins Frank Roman Tammy Rooke Ronda Shadle Becky Shebish Jay Skaggs Debbie Slack Elaine Stahura Mike Stribiak Rosie Svitko Debbie Taylor Kevin Tobias Jerry Ulloa Vicki Urbanik Monique Vanek Pam Vasquez Ed Vavrek Diane Villarreal Ronda Ward Laura Yasvec Sherri Young CAMERA SHY Bob Atherton Goldie Djuricin Paul Grdina John Gurekovich Sean Hart Cindy Keown Mike Kuzma Dave Scher Connie Trevino Mike Vajda Doug VanMeter Greg Zorich Tim Zahorsky Veronica Zrnchik ONLY THREE MORE YEARS TO GO . . . AND GO ... AN D GO .. . Arnold Adkins Mike Beno Bobby Bonchik Tim Boyle Boyce Brown John 8urosh Janet Carroll Nancy Cornelius David Cox Andy Curosh Leo Danielides Maria Dominguez Bill Dunn Joe Filipek Brian Fitzpatrick Tim Gabrish Greg Grdina Esther Guajardo Class sponsor Mrs. Demkovich holds a meeting with her freshmen. Kelly Mahony awes her audience with her flaming baton routine. Dedicated freshmen work very hard on putting together their float. Kevin Hansen Debbie Harris Don Harris Lori Haviley Mike Hopkins Jackie Jancek Patty Jaroszewicz Maryann Jerzyk Jackie Justak Diane Kapitan Jim Kasper Bob Koleszarik Dan Kristek Kenny Kusbel Greg Kuss William Larson Joe Lawson Steve Lyeria John Macak Bob Macko Kelly Mahony Milton Mattison Cindy McKinny Darrel McNeal Dave Murray Diane Murray Greg Noble Lisa Noble Shelly O'Connor Cindy Odlivak Mike Otic Steve Parker Denise Reeves Tim Reeves Andrea Renda Jim Rodgers Pablo Rodriguez Mike Rooke Luann Ruzich Paula Senics Jim Simants Eugene Sotello John Sotello Debbie Stribiak Jack Taylor Roberta Tenorio George Thorn Linda Tinsley Danny Ulloa Dawn Williams Mike Williamson Jim Witczak Tim Wright Ed Wunder Donna Yanas CAMERA SHY Dave Asplund Tom Biedron David Elkins Estella Flores Dan Hadders Wendy Harris Caroline Hernandez Janice Jefchak Renada Mays Rich Murzyn Cindy Perrine Melena Rancich Linda Spencer Stephanie Stamper Cindy Summy Rich Sylwestrowicz Jesse Villarreal Tom Wallace Greg Whitlock Mike J. Williamson Freshmen cheerleaders show their spirit at a varsity football game. Fluffing flowers for their homecoming float are what these freshmen boys are up to. Debbie Adkins Bobby Alexander Shayne Anderegg Russ Atteberry Paul Bachusz Steve Bane Pam Bobby Tammy Burden Curtis Carroll Karen Carroll Beth Carter Julie Ciers Steve Cox Dennis Csonka Kim Daehn Billy Daly Larry Davis Darrell Dollins Beverly Finley Maureen Fitzpatrick Manuel Franco Kenny Gyure Darlene Hansen Mark Harbin EIGHTH GRADERS ARE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE Barry Harding Dave Holden George Koleszarik Skip McCandless Missy McGowan Joey Milcarek Russell Mindas Ken Pilipovich Keith Queen Donna Rogers Maria Roman Phronnie Shepherd Becky Smith Cindy Stincic Paul Tobias Eddie Yocum Bonnie Young Brenda Young Mike Zabaia CAMERA SHY Mark Sylwestrowicz Caridad Acosta Bucky Cornelius Judy Johnson Kevin Morrison Kenneth Smith A seventh grader seeks the help of Mr. Pawlus. CAMERA SHY Marisol Acosta Billy Davis Jesse Flores Jose Hernandez Mike Keown Jim McFall Craig VanMeter Ferando Zambrana THE NEWEST FACES AT WHITING JUNIOR HIGH Mike Adams Mike Aicher Bruce Bailey JoAnne Baranowsky Sasha Blesic John Bobby Kevin Brimer David Brown Tina Butler Arlene Casey Denise Dobrowolski Tommy Dunn Paul Grigoriadis Jennifer Harris Diana Hernandez Michelle Herndon Jeff Huckaby Christine Johnson Mike Johnson Renee Kantowski LaRaye Kindel Karen Kuss Linda Lewis Becky Mateja Wally Miles Danese Murray Susie Otic Melody Postell Chris Sarvanidis Pam Scott Noble Shelton Sue Simants Pam Stincic Sandy Ulloa Helen Ulloa Laura Vargas Audie Vasquez Evonne Wallace Anna Westerfield Brian Williams Steve Wood Sweeping up the caved-in ceiling is what this cleaning lady is doing. A CLEAN 1 SWEEP Dlunk! plops a piece of cum- , bled-up filler as it lands on the . floor. Slosh! squeak the wet shoes of students as the wintery snow melts from them. CRASH! goes a baseball as it shatters a school window. Who cleans and fixes all of the minor messes around school? The students don't, for they have classes to attend. The faculty doesn't, for they teach the classes. Thank goodness for the custo- dians! These men and women work very hard until very late at night sweeping floors, cleaning classrooms, repairing breakdowns, and doing everything possible to keep Whiting High sparkling clean and in tip-top shape. These dedi- cated people are just as much a part of W.H.S. as is everyone else! This maintenance man repairs the roof which fell in over the main staircase. Mrs. Tornai momentarily stops her work for a quick snapshot. Working in the cold weather, this main- tenance man fixes the garage door. 64 PHOTOGRAPHY DRAMA CLUBS! . ' rrAur� ' ... The second club that was formed this year is the drama club! Since the return of dramatic productions at Whiting High and the success of last years play, drama has been reinstated. Although a play was planned this year, Our Town, it was Whiting High School is proud to announce two new clubs being formed this year. The first club is the photography club. In preparation for darkroom work the interested students viewed many films about darkroom techniques and how to's . cancelled. Regardless, the drama club hopes to offer everyone a chance to get into the act . Nothing but a DRAMAtic PHOTO finish will stop these two young and challenged clubs! Good Luck to both organizations!! Guided under the sponsorship of teacher Mr. Leo Laspas, the club will learn to take pictures, develop negatives, and develop prints. Do not be surprised to see quite a few sneaky shutterbugs clicking about!!! First Row, Left to Right: Nanette Jefchak, Richard Larson, Caroline Hernandez, Eddie Brzycki, Debbie Harris, Vernon Jancho, Chris Sargent. Second Row Left to Right: Sandor Demkovich, Lisa Freeman, Demetria Danielides, John Buranosky, Debbie Piper, Lisa Fritz. Third Row Left to Right: Sueann Stacik, Danni McKinney, Lisa Gabrish, Vera Otic, Sponsor, Deborah Huffer, Mary Atherton, Rhonda Plemons, Susan Letellier. GOOD LUCK! 65 Don't let these Lady Oilers fool you—they're rough 'n tough! Juniors dance the night away at the Winter Formal. Winter means Christmas, and Christmas means Santa to youngsters. 66 winter If we got paid for every foot of snow we sho- veled, we'd be rich! think these freshmen. now . . . Winter . . . brrrrrr! Winter had many people fooled this year; it came so mildly that Whiting didn't even have a white Christmas! However, in January Win- ter hit Whiting with full force, caus- ing record-breaking snowfall and subzero temperatures. Students soon learned what it is like to live in Alaska as they endured the blizzard of '79. Although school was closed for two days during the worst part of the blizzard, school life at Whiting High continued normally, except for a few cases of stranded teachers and cold classrooms. Moreover, the Winter Formal, sponsored by the Senior Class, was a huge success despite the frigid weather as many couples enjoyed the dance. In addition, the Whiting-Clark bas- ketball rivalry went on as scheduled with a record-breaking attendance. Whiting fans surely got their money's worth as the mighty Oilers defeated Clark 55-53. Surely in the years to come, the words snow and cold will bring back memories of Winter '78-'79. 67 Tough, troubled and tremendous, you can use these three words to describe this year's team. First, the word TOUGH, tough competition from other teams and Whiting being tough to beat. The next word, TROU- BLED describes the coaches, Mr. Laub and Ms. Benko. With schedules times, scores, and headaches, the coaches have many troubles. The last word is TREMENDOUS, because their ability to work as a TEAM and also the determination it takes to set your mind to winning a game is TREMENDOUS. Thanks, girls, for a wonderful year of great play and fast-paced action!!!!! r % As Kerry Kubacki shoots for two, the other players run to get the rebound. GIRLS BASKETBALL, TREMENDOUS! VARSITY Whiting High School Girls Basketball Schedule WHS OPPONENTS 40 GARY WESTSIDE 47 32 LAKE CENTRAL 33 39 HAMMOND HIGH 24 35 G.R. CLARK 29 33 GARY ANDREAN 46 25 RIVER FOREST 33 35 HAMMOND TECH 8 30 GRIFFITH 58 35 LAKE STATION 37 23 HAMMOND MORTON 59 37 E.C. ROOSEVELT 96 36 E.C. WASHINGTON 98 26 G.R. CLARK 27 46 BISHOP NOLL 60 39 HAMMOND GAVIT0 61 55 HOBART 52 DENOTES CONFERENCE GAMES B-SQUAD Whiting High School Girls Basketball Schedule WHS OPPONENTS 19 GARY WESTSIDE 17 16 LAKE CENTRAL 23 21 HAMMOND HIGH 29 18 G.R. CLARK 10 21 GARYANDREAN 22 16 RIVER FOREST 12 29 HAMMOND TECH 16 33 GRIFFITH 32 28 LAKE STATION 17 12 HAMMOND MORTON 25 30 E.C. ROOSEVELT 28 20 E.C. WASHINGTON 29 18 G.R. CLARK 10 23 BISHOP NOLL 18 20 HAMMOND GAVIT 26 23 HOBART 18 DENOTES CONFERENCE GAMES This Oiler player tries to rebound the oppo- nent's attempt. 68 Peggy Haviley is at the free-throw line ready to run after the ball. Top: N. Cornelius, K. Mahony, D. Harris, E. Stahura, C. Linko, P. Grenchik, Manager, N. Jefchak, Bottom: M. Dominguez, L. Chorba, L. McNinch, L. Haviley, D. Yanas. (B-Squad.) These bench warmers yuk-it-up while Coaches Laub and Benko scream instructions. This B-Squad player gets the crunch while trying to shoot the ball. 69 MEYER'S MIDGETS, They may be small, but, they are big in pride and desire. Those Meyer's Midgets flash like lightning on the court. Their season was very good for their size. The team, de- spite tall opponents, worked hard to win. Ask any of the midgets and he'll tell you they've tried. Making the Chicago papers with an article in the Suburban Sun-Times, boosted the Oilers' spirit and enthusiasm. Un- der the strenuous practice schedule of Coach Gary Meyer, the team tends to fire up and up and up!! Our only Senior Oiler who is leaving is Harold Rodgers. So-Long! Let's all stand up and give our Oilers a salute for a great year of play! Whiting High School Basketball Schedule 1978-79 WHS OPPONENT 93 CHICAGO KENNEDY 81 47 GARY WIRT 69 55 HAMMOND TECH 63 65 HORACE MANN 82 91 CULVER MILITARY 78 75 LAPORTE LALUMIERE69 65 HANOVER CENTRAL 59 64 MORTON 86 47 E.C. ROOSEVELT 67 55 BISHOP NOLL- 81 67 HOBART 87 40 HAMMOND 51 55 G.R. CLARK 53 54 LEW WALLACE 63 74 RIVER FOREST 78 73 GAVIT 66 40 E.C. WASHINGTON 50 79 WHEELER 45 Paul Haviley “flys toward the basket on an attempt to shoot for two. i A panoramic view of the Whiting vs Clark game reveals the huge turnout. 70 BIG IN PRIDE AND DESIRE! Top: Coach Vrabel, B. Boyle, B. Atherton, J. rom, B. Hruskocy, Coach Meyer. Bottom: Rodgers, J. Polak, S. Furto, Manager F. Evanich, G. Davenport, E. Obion, A. Okerst- Manager T. Adams, G. Zorich, P. Haviley, H. Pustek. THE BUSY B-SQUAD BECOMES BIG TIME! This year the B-Squad was a mixture of many players. The players who were on the B-Squad were also on Varsity. Many of the Varsity team members were regu- lars of the B-Squad. Although the team did its best on the court, unfor- tunately, they did not make number one. Coach Vrabel, the B-Squad coach, gave good direction to the players while maintaining an enthusiasm. Congratulations, Oilers, on your ex- citing year of play! This crowd of ball players all ask the same question, Did you see where the ball went?' WHS Whiting High School Basketball Schedule 1978-79 OPPONENT 43 CHICAGO KENNEDY 29 36 GARY WIRT 42 45 HAMMOND TECH 43 41 HORACE MANN 49 46 CULVER MILITARY 39 56 LAPORTE LALUMIERE 43 41 HANOVER CENTRAL 40 43 HOLIDAY TOURNEY LAKE STATION RIVER FOREST MOTON 44 37 E.C. ROOSEVELT 43 38 BISHOP NOLL 52 46 HOBART 40 45 HAMMOND 48 37 G.R. CLARK 36 41 LEW WALLACE 47 39 RIVER TOREST 38 30 GAVIT 31 33 E.C. WASHINGTON 42 42 WHEELER 22 This Oiler shooter tries to make a stuff. Well, As Ed Obion shoots, he says to himself, shoot nice try anyway. sink, swish! 72 The players wait in a time stand still to see if the ball will drop through the net. Top: T. Boyle, T. Gabrish, A. Curosh, R. Mur- Filipek, L. Danielides, M. Beno, J. Burosh, zyn, E. Wunder, and Coach Klosak. Bottom: J. and Coach Jeff. The Freshman's perfect form is shown here by Richie Murzyn. The Freshman team this year was quite a team. From tall Tim Gabrish to not- so-tall John Burosh, they had all sizes. It really did not matter what size the team was, but, what matters is that they are good. A young team, already with drive and vitality, is a good advantage. With Coach Klosak at their heals, they had to keep up the good work. The team should continue to be good and gain even more experience. Good Work Oilers!! Whiting High School Basketball Schedule WHS OPPONENT 54 HAMMOND TECH 27 52 CALUMET 43 48 E.C. ROOSEVELT 44 46 RIVER FOREST 33 30 E.C. WASHINGTON 36 41 HORACE MANN 36 44 HAMMOND HIGH 31 60 HANOVER CENTRAL 8 42 G.R. CLARK 44 46 BISHOP NOLL 26 34 MORTON 39 Tim Gabrish jumps with all his might to tip the Joe Filipek shot the first free throw in, so, the ball to his team mates. second shot should swish. 73 FRESHMEN GAIN GOOD EXPERIENCE! WANTED: CHEERLEADERS, SMILES REQUIRED! Lemon Lime! Orange Crush! Hit'em twice! Hit'em high! Hit'em Low! Come on Oilers, Go! Go! Go! Many girls would like to be a cheerleader but only a few girls are picked each year. The choosing of the cheerleaders is a long and painstaking process and not everyone is happy. Better luck next time! Once picked cheerleaders manage to lead cheers and keep peace in the crowd. On the day of a game you can always see a cheerleader dressed in green and white, ready to fight, fight, fight! The Cheerleaders learn new cheers often. At pep assemblies the cheerleaders serve as a “chorus line to entertain and host the assemblies. Varsity Squad: J. Polak, V. Alaniz, K. Kasper, J. Klacik, and R. Kantowski. All cheerleaders require big smiles! E. Stahura and J. Riggens show you. Sue Gurekovich squeals in delight as another Oiler shoots for two! Junior Varsity Squad: B. Johnson, S. Gurekovich, J. Riggens, E. Stahura, and M. Milcarek. Freshman Squad: E. Flores, L. Nobel, M. Rancich, and P. Senics. 74 . We cheer for those jocks, even on the rocks! R. Kantowski wants to know who has spirit! None other than the OILERS! The oiler cheerleaders wait for a break- through in oiler's success! Vicky Alaniz and Karen Kasper stir up some oiler fever! 75 .Mi: The Whiting High Grapplers VARSITY T his year in Varsity Wrestling ■ there WAS plenty of action for everyone. All those grapplers did a wonderful job at trying to pin and win . A few Senior Wrestlers will be leaving the team this year. They are Tim Dixon, Joe Zrnchik, Paul Curosh, and John Gigac. Even with the loss of four Seniors, the team is still young and talented. Something new was added to the curriculum, a wrestling assembly. The attendance at the wrestling meets was better this year. Matmen, Hooray! VARSITY Wrestling Schedule WHS OPPONENT 42 RIVER FOREST 20 25 E.C. WASHINGTON 33 22 BISHOP NOLL 31 24 GAVIT 28 17 HAMMOND HIGH CALUMET TOURNEY 39 75 HANOVER CENTRAL 0 26 G.R. CLARK 25 51 GRIFFITH 16 33 HAMMOND TECH FROSH TOURNEY 26 34 MORTON I.LS.C. TOURNEY 17 43 E.C. ROOSEVELT I.LS.C. TOURNEY 15 B-SQUAD The B-Squad team was very prosperous in their goals. What are their goals? To be number 1! Al- though not Number 1, they did fight to get there. Many of the meets ended with cheers and applause. Wrestling, a muscle-aching, back- breaking game had many fans on the edge of their seats. The tense action of wrestling was well displayed by these Junior-Varsity players. Helping the boys to play their hardest was Coach Surdy. With tips, maneuvers, and coaching, the team is 1 in Whiting. With one minute and forty seven seconds left, this Oiler goes for a pin. L. to R: Coach Rebey, T. Dixon, P. Grdina, J. Surdy, R. Prenata, W. Blake, C. Grigoridis, A. Zrnchik, J. Gigac, M. Linko, P. Curosh, Coach Adkins, G. Noble, B. Mahony and B. Preneta. Turning the tables around, that's what Wayne Blake is up to. D. Kristek tries to avoid a pin, while the ref- eree looks on with deep thought. B-SQUAD Wrestling Schedule WHS OPPONENT 40 RIVER FOREST 24 45 E.C. WASHINGTON 24 31 8ISH0P NOLL 38 37 GAVIT 21 30 HAMMOND HIGH CALUMET TOURNEY 28 60 HANOVER CENTRAL 6 40 G.R. CLARK 15 32 GRIFFITH 29 42 HAMMOND TECH FROSH TOURNEY 26 44 MORTON I.L.S.C. TOURNEY 18 66 E.C. ROOSEVELT I.L.S.C. TOURNEY 6 L. to R.: Coach Rebey, T. Biedron, P. Rodriguez, K. Hansen, M. Kuzma, G. Golub, J. Skaggs, S. Hart, Coach Surdy, P. Grdina, B. Brown, D. Kristek, D. Scher, J. Taylor, V. Jancho. . The WINNERS! 77 If schools were allowed to have public relations departments, then this club would be ours. Green jackets that are seen in town, sweaters that dot the crowd at athletic events. Who fits this description? The W-Club, of course! Organized at the beginning of school history, the club is the school's way of repaying athletes for participation in varsity athletics. A varsity letter is the dream of every athlete who has ever taken part in a sport. The club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Rebey, also takes part in school events by sponsoring school dances and providing ushers at sporting events. An athlete feels a sense of pride when he she receives a varsity letter, knowing that not only have they accomplished something for themselves, but also for the school, says letterman Frank Pustek. Pictured is P. Curosh, Pres. Missing are T. Dixon, Vice-Pres., R. Kasper, Sec.-Tres. Mr. Rebey, W-Club Sponsor for the last six years is a very dedicated sponsor. WOOLY W- W-CLUB WEARS WARM, SWEATERS IN WINTER W-Club: I. to r. A. Okerstrom, E. Obion, R. Drewniak, B. Atherton, J. Evanich, B. Hruskocy, J. Broderick, J. Ulloa, P. Grenchik, T. Oakley, F. Pustek, K. Yanas, V. Zrnchik, 0. McKinney, N. Jeffchak, D. Danielides, B. Allen, J. Polak, P. Haviley, M. Piper, R. Casper, J. Polak, T. Goodall, Club Sponsor, Mr. Rebey, J. Klacik, P. Haviley, E. Wright, T. Dixon, P. Curosh, C. Hruskocy, K. Kubacki, B. Ciers, J. Zrnchik, J. Skaggs, M. Svitko, R. Plemmons, M. Atherton, R. Hapak, D. Broderick, R. Preneta, M. Bailey, M. Adams, S. Bishop, G. Davenport, J. Kapitan, J. Gigac are members of the 1978-79 club. Stat Girls and Mat Maids. Their main objective: Keeping track of fouls, recording team points, telling who's choice (up or down), and writing down how many free throws somebody has. Sound boring? Not to them, it's their job and they're proud of it. You can see them at athletic events carefully recording stats that the coaches depend on to evaluate their performances. They help the coaches a great deal and without them our jobs would become a great deal more complicated, comments Coach Rebey. Along with their job, however, goes responsibility. Their stats, at some times, could win or lose a game for the home team, so it's crucial that they're on the job and not out to lunch. So, when you see their pretty faces in the gym, you know they're not there to enjoy the game, they're working! Mat Maids—Top row: N. Postell, D. Adams, L. McNinch, E. Caine, R. Ward, V. Urbanik, B. Johnson. 2nd row: Coach Rebey, M. Gormley, B. Ciers, J. Reeves, N. Jefchak, Coach Surdy. 3rd row: L. Maddox, M. Singel, T. Clarida, V. Alaniz, L. Gajewski, D. Murray, P. Kurtz, D. Scher. Mr. Rebey is the sponsor of the Mat Maids. STAT GIRLS AND MAT MAIDS KEEP BUSY Basketball Stats: R. Kasper, J. Stahura, M. Gormley. Mat Maids discuss something of importance with a varsity official. Girl's Basketball Stats: D. Williams, M. Jerzyk, J. Justak. 79 The 1978-79 C.A.A. members include J. Niemiec, D. Murray, J. Niemiec, R. Plemons, T. Goodall, M. Bailey, M. Atherton, T. Clarida, J. Polak, L. Gajewski, V. Otic, L. Gabrish, V. Alaniz, S. Vavrek, C. Blastick, L. Jansak, C. McKinney, 0. Murray, R. Svitko, 0. Adams, P. Dado, M. Filipek, C. Brown, S. Demkovich, D. Harris, P. Haviley, K. Hill, N. Jefchak, T. Takley, R. Shadle, C. Keown, N. Posted, D. Danielides, R. Kantowski, S. Letellier, G. Davenport, E. Stahura, L Chorba, P. Grenchik, L. McNinch, D. Williams, S. Stamper, M. Jerzyk, D. Piper, A. Facklam, J. Kapitan, G. Noble, D. Slack, D. Yanas, D. Harris, K. Mahoney, J. Justak, M. Rancich, M. Cornelius, S. Furto, B. Macko, B. Koleszarik, J. 8urosh, D. Kristek, A. Renda, E. Guajardo, D. Kapitan, D. Stribiak, A. Okerstrom, J. Witczak, J. Macak, P. Vasquez, V. Urbanik, B. Shebish, L. Haviley, M. Dominguez, J. Smolen, M. Williamson, H. Lund, S. O'Connor, J. Reeves, C. Grigoriadis, P. Senics, D. Harris, 8. Preneta, E. Flores, Mrs. Demokovich, J. Bailey, H. Dominguez, R. Ward, S. O'Connor, G. Gazda, and P. Grdina. Members are required to pay dues of $1.00 and take at least one semester of art. C.A.A. SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER The Creative Arts Assoc., formerly called the Art Club, is a very active organization. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Demkovich, the club is open to all students who have taken at least one art course. The organization sponsors such activities as a Homecoming parade float, and a yearly Christmas dance (which helps to get students into the Christmas spirit). In addition, the club tackles the important task of getting the entire school into the Christmas spirit by decorating all the school halls so festively in December. One active member comments, It really pays to be a member of C.A.A., there's just so much to do in the club. Thanks to The Creative Arts Assoc, and Mrs. D , the halls were decorated for Christmas. C.A.A. officers are Chris Slack, vice-president; Cissy Blastick, president; Peggy Haviley, secretary; and Garrett Davenport, treasurer. Dancin' the night away at the annual C.a.a. Christmas dance are these students. Mrs. D. greets and chats with students at the door of the annual Christmas dance. Three sophomores, engrossed in deep conver- sation, rest their sore feet from dancing. Three seniors manage to have some fun while decorating the hall Christmas tree. A W.H.S. CHRISTMAS The Chorus performs a medley of festive Christmas carols at the Christmas assembly. Cathy Gresko, found in the holiday spirit, studies in front of the hall wreath. Everybody loves Christmas; and when the halls at Whiting lose their empty look and soon become filled with festive Christmas greenery, handmade hall decorations, Christmas lights and music, everyone knows that Christmas is only a few weeks away. The next hints of Christmas being just around the corner are when Mr. Ulrich puts up his traditional classroom tanr enbaum, and when Mr. Taylor plays his Spanish Christmas carols on the record player (between classes, of course). Moreover, students can actually feel the presence of holiday spirit creeping in on the last day of school when they hear the Chorus carolling through the halls, when they see Mrs. Gergel's special (Christmas- time-only) light-up earrings, and finally, when all grades assemble for the Christmas program. Suddenly, when the bell rings and everyone's exchanging presents and Merry Christmas wishes, students realize that the Christmas vacation has arrived. NOW THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! Most students work hard in school and deserve a break now and then. Sometimes at Whiting, students are given the chance to escape from the routine of the classroom and experience some real entertainment. Pep assemblies, band concerts, and other special programs are planned throughout the school year as a change of pace and as an opportunity to learn. In addition, although it was a very serious problem, many students found the large CRASH of the roof which caved in, and the following publicity which Whiting received, very entertaining. When the roof over the main staircase in the Senior High caved in, school routine was disrupted. The confusion and mess' which resulted from the cave-in caused much publicity. Cheerleaders performing at a pep assembly The Christmas concert given by the band provide a real treat for onlookers. provides good old-fashioned entertainment. THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU Donna Yanas and Don Harris take a minute Paula Senics and Jim Kasper patiently await from their dinner to smile for the camera. the arrival of their dinner. STEP ON IT 84 J«9 Ideal Seniors' Cutest couple Carrie Brown and Harold Rodgers enjoy a fun-filled evening. The night of January 20th was a very special night for many Whiting High School students. Janu- ary 20th was the night of Winter Formal. The Formal was a girl's choice affair sponsored by the Senior Class. The dance began with the tak- ing of pictures, followed by a deli- cious dinner, and topped off with a 2-hr. dance. Music was played by Step On It. Bids were sold for $15.00, and all who attended felt that it was well worth their spend- ings. Thanks to the Senior Class for leaving students with such a memo- rable affair! 85 Bill Boyle really shows everyone how he can BOOGIE. Roxy Kantowsky shows everyone the new disco-tango. GIVE YOUR SPIRITS A BOOST, JOIN BOOSTER CLUB! Busy with meetings and planning projects, this year's club is on top of things. The club is Booster Club. The enrollment of the Booster Club gets larger every year. With this growing trend it seems that Whiting's boosters are on the ball. With club sponsor Mr. Paul Laub constantly on the backs of his officers, the job will usually get done. The job of planning the Sectional Dance and festivities is amongst one of many functions that must be accounted for. So, come on all you booster fans, stand up and clap your hands! Officers: Treas.—K. Hill, Sec.—D. Adams, Vice-C. Hruskocy. Sponsor, Mr. Paul Laub, Pres.—B. Allen, Club Members, Top left to right: S. Bishop, P. Curosh, J. Zrnchik, J. Gigac, M. Piper, D. Tobias, M. Bailey, J. Whitlock, R. Johnson, M. Murzyn, T. Goodall, S. Furto, C. Slack, D. Scher, S. Demkovich. Row 2: S. Allen. K. Hill, R. Svitko, 0. Slack, K. Kasper, L. Chorba, E. Stahura, E. Flores, D. Harris, M. Dominguez, P. Senics, D. Yanas, M. Rancich. Row 3: L. Noble, J. Justak, S. Stamper, R. Larson, N. Posted, J. Riggins, S. Balog, L. McNinch, C. Linko, J. Gazda, M. Milcarek, E. Cain, V. Ur- banik, M. Jerzyk. Row 4: L. Jansak, B. Sheb- ish, N. Jefchak, K. Michels, A. Facklam, P. Dado, L. Freeman, L Fritz, S. O'Conner, S. Gurekovich, P. Vasquez, D. Williams. Row 5: E Vasilovik, M. Swingle, J. Matelski, D. Dan- ielides, J. Klacik, J. Stahura, R. Kantowski, D. Piper, S. Lovasko, J. Rooke, S. O'Conner, D. Murray, P. Kurtz, D. Scher. Row 6: M. Jam- bik, P. Haviley, K. Kubacki, R. Plemons, C. Hruskocy, L. Garbrish, V. Otic, B. Allen, M. Singel, C. Brown, L. Gajewski, J. Polak, S. Letellier, T. Plemons, V. Alaniz. 86 Nominees for Sectional Attendants were Ward, V. Zrnchik, D. Harris, E. Flores. (Back) (front) P. Dado, L. Stincic, K. Carroll, R. S. Lovasko, K. Mahony, P. Casey. SWEETHEART QUEEN: MARY SINGEL MR. BASKETBALL: HAROLD RODGERS JR. ATTENDANT: PAULA DADO SOPH. ATTENDANT: PATTY CASEY FROSH ATTENDANT IN THE NIGHT STELu FLORES W C omewhere in the Night was the theme of this year's Sectio- nal Dance. As the happy couples and others filled the gym, the music, provided by Merge, began. Danc- ing and merriment were enjoyed by all. In addition, junior high students served pop, pretzels, and potato chips as refreshments. At the band's break midway through the dance, the Sectional Sweetheart Queen and her court were announced. Mary Singel was the lucky senior girl who was crowned Queen as Harold Rodgers officially became Mr. Basketball- 1979. The 1979 Sweetheart Court Attendants are junior Paula Dado, sophomore Patty Casey, and fresh- man Stella Flores. With the ending of the dance at eleven o'clock, the evening just be- gan since many students went out to eat as there was much fun and ex- citement Somewhere in the Night. The 1979 Sectional Sweetheart Queen is Mary Senior Attendants are Connie Flores and Lisa Singel. Harold Rodgers is Mr. Basketball, Gabrish. 1979. 87 js h. , mm EL CLUB ESPANOL Top to bottom: M. Stribiak, E. Vavrek, T. Goodall, R. Drewniak, 8. Hruskocy, C. Odlivak, D. Harris, L. Chorba, P. Grenchik, D. Taylor, D. Broderick, J. Kovacak, J. Polak, M. Baschusz, S. Bishop, B. Mahoney, J. Filipek, F. Roman, T. Gabrish, S. Gurekovich, P. Fortener, P. Rodriguez, E. Brzycki, J. Sottelo, A. Curosh, R. Svitko, T. Dixon, P. Curosh, E. Wright, J. Simants, T. Zahorsky, G. Grdina, K. Tobias, M. Vajda, K. Michel, B. Atherton, J. Jancek, P. Jaroszewicz. D. Slack, E. Stahura, J. Ulloa, J. Gurekovich, J. Kasper, J. Burosh, G. Zorich, G. Officers: I. to r. Sec. S. Flores, Vice-President B. Hruskocy, Tres. D. Danielides, Pres. D. Broderick. Sotello, M. Williamson, S. Flores, W. Blake, K. Yanas, B. Pilarcik, M. Rancich, R. Tonorio, D. Stribiak, S. Smith, G. Gazda, J. Broderick, K. Skaggs, B. Kolezarik, M. Pilarcik, P. Haviley, M. Jerzyik, J. Justak, D. Kapitan, N. Cornelius, K. Mahoney, P. Semes, L. Ruzich, M. Filipek, L. Stincic, J. Buranosky, J. Klacik, V. Mendilut, J. Duray, P. Casey, R. Ward, P. Vasquez, A. Okerstrom, S. Demkovich, D. Piper, L Freeman, D. Danielides, E. Obion, C. Gormley, V. Zrnchik, D. Adams, J. Riggins, C. Slack, S. Furto, K. Linko, G. Davenport, J. If anyone were to ask you what your school's biggest club was, there would be only one answer: el Club Espahol; and rightly so, it has some big plans that include a trip to Mexico when school lets out and a Mardi Gras in place of their annual Christmas Party. “The club, under the leadership of Mr. Taylor, believes its success lies in its curiosity about the Spanish culture and idiosyncracies; learned about through movies and film strips, says club president Don Broderick. The club helps to bring out joyous spirits throughout the year, that without, would leave our halls awfully dull. Kapitan, C. Sargent, N. Jeffchak, R. Kantowski, P. Dado, K. Michel, A. Facklam, E. Trevino, J. Matelski, K. Kasper, M. Johnson, M. Milcarek, L. McNinch, N. Postell, S. Balogh, M. Single, R. Kasper, K. Kubacki, C. Hruskocy, E. Vasilovcik, D. Reeves, S. O'Connor, P. Haviley, S. Vavrek, R. Plemons, M. Svitko, V. Otic, M. Atherton, V. Alaniz, L. Gabrish, T. Jambik, S. O'Connor, J. Rooke, L. Gajewski, N. Nastav, A. Vanek are all members of the 1978-79 Spanish Club. Mr. Jack Taylor is the sponsor. Mr. James C. Ulrich is sponsor of the small German Club members attend a meeting to but active German Club. discuss their ski trip plans. GERMAN CLUB GOES SKIING! German Club members include: J. Strabavy, T. Kark, V. Drbanik (secretary), R. Hapak (presi- Oakley, D. Demkovich, R. Johnson (vice presi- dent), L. McNinch, and P. Thorn. All members dent), K. Carroll, D. Adams, (treasurer), D. work very hard to raise money for their trips. This year the German Club made plans to go on a skiing trip in February to Olympia, Wisconsin. In order to raise money for the trip, club members kept busy selling such delicacies as licorice, cheese, and sausage. In the spring of '78, the German Club visited Mackinac Island; mem- bers enjoyed numerous activities such as horseback riding, swimming, touring, and eating in the best hotel in the world. Moreover, during the past few years, German Club members have traveled to and toured the following cities: St. Louis, Cincinnati, Nashville, Milwaukee, and Frankenmouth. In addition, members have also vis- ited Canada and Germany. 89 Activities . . . Spring . . . freshness! After several months of winter hibernation, it feels great to be alive and active when Spring has finally sprung and the deep freeze of winter has begun thawing. Furthermore, Spring, filled with many extracurricular activities for Whiting students to participate in, can be described as a very active season. Track and baseball attract the sports-minded students. The feeling of being out-of-doors once again and the thrill of competition are really exciting experiences. For the more serious students, participation either in the spring concert or spring play is a challenging and rewarding experience. The annual spring Homeroom Volleyball Tourney is a really great Spring means Easter, complete with bunnies and jelly beans, to youngsters. way to relax and have fun—in school—as homerooms compete for first place through volleyball games. In addition, the Easter vacation is a real break from the usual routine of school. (Lucky seniors spent their vacations touring the many fine attractions in Florida.) Moreover, the prom, an annual event enjoyed by juniors and seniors alike, is a change from jeans and sneakers to tuxes and long dresses— just for one night. Finally, after the turmoil of final exams, the sweet sound of graduation rings in the ears of seniors as the underclassmen await that final minute of that final hour of that final day of school. And before one realizes it, Spring is over. Guarded by his faithful umbrella, D. Krizo pays no attention to spring rains. 90 Actors and actresses practice and practice for the spring play. The Annual Spring Concert, a tradition at W.H.S., provides a real treat for all. The warmer weather and longer days of Spring cause Botchie Park to be “swarming.' Mary Therese Jambik strolls through her favorite sign of springtime ... flowers. The Physics Club holds a special meeting dur- ing physics class. The Physics Club officers are Ron Seman, president; Ken Lawson, vice president; Ray Hapak, sergeant-at-arms; and Carole Hrus- kocy, secretary-treasurer. THE PERFECT DATE id you ever wonder who at Whiting would be your per- fect date? Well, the Physics Club sponsors a Computer Dance every spring, and you can find out-just fill out an information sheet, take it to Room 34, and the rest is up to the computer and Fate. Now the real fun begins at the dance when the per- fect couples matched by the com- puter are announced. The many com- binations seem unbelievable as some of the match-ups are mixed up and funny (like the tallest guy in school matched with the tiniest girl). This leads many students to won- der, Does the Physics Club REALLY use a computer to get the match- ups, or does the club itself do the matchmaking? Well, only Mr. Sorota and his Physics Club know for sure! PW51C5 CLUB COMPUTER Bdf IC£ The Physics Club includes K. Lawson, R. John- rek, R. Hapak, P. Curosh, C. Hruskocy, and B. son, R. Seman, S. Bishop, L. Gabrish, S. Vav- Jansky. Mr. John Sorota is sponsor of the Physics Club and teacher of physics. 92 Bill Taylor shows that woodshop takes a bit of muscle. They know how to operate every power tool from table saws to metal lathes; they hold meetings, pay dues, take attendance, and sponsor social activities. From that descrip- tion you might be thinking about the Teamsters or some other labor union. Well, nice try anyway. That descrip- tion fits our own Industrial Arts Club. The club, open to anyone enrolled in a shop class, boy or girl, is sponsored by Mr. Rebey, Mechanical Drawing and Woodshop instructor. During their enrollment, shop members learn the details of machine opera- tion and are taught how to produce tools and the pieces of art, some- times taking on an occasional side job. For the Homecoming Parade they design and build their own float. It seems that they are always work- ing on something, not without them we might not be so “industrious . Club Officers-L to R: T. Goodall-Sec., M. Singel-Vice-Pres., R. Preneta-Pres. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB KEEPS BUSY Club Members; L to R: V. Jancho, J. Taylor, R. Preneta, D. Bercik, J. Witzcak, G. Nobel, H. Lund, J. Rogers, J. Burden, J. Kovacek, J. Young, T. Wright, J. Rooke, E. Kristek, D. Wajvoda, S. O'Conner, C. Slack, S. Furto, J. Smolen, G. Davenport, B. Taylor, P. Grdina, M Osterman, D. Scher, M. Linko, R. Wunder, J. Zrnchik, B. Boyle, D. Harris, M. Bailey, M. Singel, J. Ulloa, D. Ulloa, J. Whitlock, M. Adams, D. Scher, J. Simants, B. Preneta, and T. Goodall. NHS initiates attend the final ceremony where they actually become NHS members. During the informal initiation of new NHS Old NHS members, together with the new members, initiates must do crazy things, ones, freeze for a photo. rvh no! U What's the matter? Don't you remember? Today we're going to officially be initiated into the National Honor Society. Oh yes ... you're right! We have to walk around school today in those long black robes and do crazy things. Yah. Remember what they had to do last year? They had wheelbarrow races down the halls and played all sorts of weird games! Oh, do I remember that! Boy, those initiates are going to want re- venge, so they probably have thought of even crazier things for us to do today. ... And that's not all! Remember that official ceremony we'll have to go through tonight? We'll have to stand on the stage in the cafetorium and answer tricky questions out loud, in front of all our parents! I'm going to make a fool out of myself! I'll probably faint ... but just think, tomorrow it will be over with; and we'll be official N.H.S. members! Yes, and we can begin thinking of crazier, wilder things for next year's initiates ... only for revenge, of course. Of course. National Honor Society, sponsored by Mr. Vincent Oliver, is a private club exclusively for juniors and se- niors. Getting into this club is quite difficult as students are first screened by teachers who look for such quali- ties as leadership, friendliness, re- sponsibility, and, above all, academic excellence in these upperclassmen. In the Spring, teachers must choose only ten students from a long list and vote for students of their choice. The students with the most votes are then made official members by suf- fering through an initiation day ... which can become quite zany. 94 The new 1979 NHS members are L. Fritz, R. Yanas, J. Kapitan, S. Demkovich, J. Strabavy, J. Klacik, and D. Danielides. Absent is C. Plemons, L. Freeman, S. Gurekovich, K. E. Wright, K. Lawson, D. Broderick, E. Obion, Gresko. Old NHS members include M. Gormley, S. Let- rosh, R. Seman, and R. Johnson. Absent are ellier, K. Kubacki, L. Gabrish, R. Hapak, P. Cu- V. Alaniz, and S. Vavrek. 95 Susan Vavrek, Ray Hapak, Marie Gor- mley, Kerry Kubacki, Lisa Gabrish, Car- ole Hruskocy are the senior recipients. Chris Sargent, Lisa Freeman, Sandor Obion, Demetria Danilides are junior Oemkovich, Kay Yanas, Janet Klacik, Ed scholarship winners. SCHOLARSHIP W'J GIVEN IN SPRING P very year Scholarship W's are given out for those students which receive all of their grades of 85 and above dur- ing last year's school year. These stu- j dents work hard all year trying to keep their grade averages as high or higher than a B level. The students which re- j ceive these awards must certainly be | honored and are students to be looked up to. Congratulations to those students and keep up the good work! John Evanich, Donald Kark, Greg Zorich, Ron Drewniak, Patti Grenchik, Susan Allen, Carla Gor- mley, Linda Lawson, Becky Shebish, V. Urbanik, Ed Gregor, Ed Vavrek, Tim Zahorsky are soph- : omore winners. I hungry seems to is each boy waits tne look each face for food his Mr. Laub and Mr. Adkins give out the trophies to the outstanding athletes. ATHLETES HONORED IN APRIL High school football players, volley- ball players, wrestlers, golfers, and all other athletes work hard throughout the year. In April they re- ceive long due recognition at the an- nual sports' banquet. Last year, the 1978 sports' ban- quet was held at Calumet Campus with Condes Caterers serving the most important part of the banquet— food . Freshman through seniors who participated either directly or in- directly in Whiting athletics were in- vited to attend. Outstanding athletes designated as most valuable with best mental attitude and most sportsmanship won awards and trophies. The different coaches gave short speeches and again Coach Crnkovich had the audience in stitches. The program was then con- cluded with a bang as Dr. Joe Ku- pcha, a former Bear football player and W.H.S. alumnus, gave a short presentation speech for the enjoy- ment of all. Looking over.the menus, a table of girls decide on their dinner orders. 97 A DISAPPOINTING YEAR FOR THE TEAM OPPONENT W.H.S. 3 Calumet 3 3 River Forest 2 3 E.C. Washington 0 10 Morton 3 10 Clark 7 7 Noll 1 8 E.C. Roosevelt 4 11 Gavit 0 1 Hammond High 0 3 Ham. Tech 2 4 Munster 1 4 Munster 0 2 E.C. Washington 0 7 Morton 1 4 Clark 2 7 Noll 3 12 E.C. Roosevelt 2 10 Gavit 1 3 Hammond High 1 11 Hammond Tech 2 7 River Forest 3 Although Whiting did not win any of their games, they played tough. They almost won many games but almost doesn't count. Player Garrett Davenport says, It was a disappointing year, but also a year of experience. We tried our hardest! The team lost three seniors this year. While others talk around her, Lisa Fritz stays attentive to the game. Top: Coach Laub, B. Boyle, E. Wright, J. Acheson, J. Maddox, J. Curosh, 6. Davenport, J. Zahorsky, A. Okerstrom, Coach Surdy. Middle: J. Evanich, M. Stribiak, T. Goodall, S. Furto, P. Haviley, T. Keown, R. Drewniak, Bot- tom: J. Kovacek, D. Dollins, T. Adams, T. Za- horsky, W. Blake, B. Mahony, F. Pustek 99 Coach Surdy gives team last minute instructions. HURDLE-JUMPING AND RUNNING, THAT'S WHAT IT'S ABOUT S. Gurekovich demonstrates the correct way to do the high jump. Top row: P. Grenchik, P. Vasquez, S. Gurekovich, P. Fortener, N. Jefchak, C. Linko, B. Shebish, 2nd row: V. Urbanik, M. Milcarek, L. Csonka, B. Ciers, L. Chorba, V. Zrnchik, C. Keown, Coach Zubeck, 3rd row: T. Oakley, D. Adams, K. Carroll, P. Haviley, M. Gormley, D. McKinney, L. Stincic, are all members of the 1978 girls' track team. GIRLS' TRACK RESULTS 1978 SEASON Clark 81 Whiting 24 Lake Station 66 Gavit 40 Vi Whiting 27V Hammond High 82 Whiting 23 Hammond Tech 31 Whiting 69 Morton 56 Whiting 45 Gavit 78 Whiting 27 E.C. Washington 77V Whiting 26 V Clark 77 Whiting 28 Coach Zubeck checks the schedules of daily workouts for the team. This year's track teams, led by Coach Boyle for boys and Coach Zubeck for girls, had a busy season. The athletes warmed up everyday for the variety of com- petition they were up against. Practice consisted of running sprints and laps, and then they went to their field events, which were softball throwing, shot put, running long-jumps, high jumps, and hurdles. New school records were set by Ed Boyle, the most valuable player. Girls most valuable player was Pat Henry. 100 J. Ulloa jump hurdles during an important meet. BOY'S TRACK RESULTS OPPONENT WHITING Ham. High-Ham. Tech LOST Clark-E.C. Washington LOST GAVIT LOST E.C. Roosevelt WON Morton-Bishop Noll LOST Three team members relax under the sun's Top row: D. Boyle, S. Demkovich, T. Dixon, J. rays and try to ease the tension before a meet. Skaggs, E. 8oyle, C. Slack, 2nd row: H. Lund, R. Hapak, J. Ulloa, M. Filipek. GOLF— A TOUGH YEAR M. Piper wonders, “What happened to the ball?” OPPONENT W.H.S. Morton—Ham. High-E. Gary LOST Noll—E.C. Washington LOST Gavit— E.C. Roosevelt LOST River Forest WON! Clark—Ham. Tech. LOST Noll—E.C. Washington LOST Gavit— E.C. Roosevelt LOST Ham. Clark—Ham. Tech LOST Morton—Hammond High LOST Coach Meyer, J. Surdy, M. Piper, D. Broderick, E. Obion, J. Broderick, E. Gregor. Under the direction of Mr. Meyer, the golf team did not do so well. The team only lost one senior this year, Jeff Surdy. The team showed stamina against the tough schedule. Twice they almost came close to a victory against Hammond Clark and E.C. Roosevelt. Close but not close enough. Even though the team did not do so well they made many drives toward a win. 102 Mr. Taylor's homeroom, nicknamed Taylor's Ros6, was the champion team of the 1978 tourney. English is no match for Spanish, as Mrs. DePeugh's homeroom loses to Taylor's Ros6, Poropat's Half-Pints show the teamwork and skill which got them into the semi-finals. Freshmen battle against Seniors during the first round of the tourney ... and the seniors win. BATTLE OF THE HOMEROOMS Stalag 21... TF's force ... Sound like a war is going on? Actually, there is—between homerooms. In late April, when the annual Homeroom Volleyball Tourney comes around, the school is turned “upside down with rivalry and competition. Last year, fifteen fierce home- rooms battled against each other fighting for first place. Games started at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25th, and continued through Wednesday. Homerooms nicknamed Taylor's Rose and TF's force “poured it on through eliminations and ended up competing in the finals on Friday. Playing in front of the entire student body, Taylor's Rose possessed more power and skill than TF's force and ended up sweeping the title as hun- dreds of enthused students cheered the Spanish homeroom's victory. Oh well, so the seniors have won the title again. But who knows what will happen next year ... maybe the freshmen will win! A. Facklam points out to J. Buranosky that R. Plemons killed her father. Good evening everyone. I am Jason Summers (J. Ulloa) the man who contacted your re- spected agents, said Mr. Summers as he greeted everyone. Minutes before her death L. Freeman talks to “Rodger, darling. FIRST PLAY IN THREE YEARS, DONE N. Auguslyn applies clown white make-up to make J. Sopo look frightful. Curtain call, curtain call, places for curtain L. Gabrish cringes in horror from the mon- call!! ster-M. Hatczel. 104 Top: M. Hatczel, R. Plemons, L. Gabrish, M. Atherton, M. Lingvay, S. Stasik, D. McKinney, A. Facklam, E. Brzycki, E. Kasper, Middle: S. Demkovich, N. Augustyn, N. Jefchak, Miss Huffer, B. Boyd, J. Adkison Bottom: L. Free- man, J. Buranosky, J. Ulloa, C. Sarqent, M Zavesky, N. Jancho includes the stage crew and cast. Our director. Miss Deborah Huffer, after the final performance. TO DEATH , A BIG SUCCESS CAST OF CHARACTERS FOR DONE TO DEATH Jessica Olive Whitney Olive Mildred Z. Maxwell Brad Benedict Rodney Duckton Jason Summers CASTA ,.J. Buranosky. ...N. Augustyn C. Sargent ,S. Demkovich J. Ulloa CAST B L. Fritz ...B. Haskins D. Piper George E. Kasper Man Scientist E. Brzyki Girl C. Flores M. Hatzel Stephanie Mildaur.. A. Facklam.. V. Otic Secretary Box Office Girl ..M.A. Lingvay. .D. Danilides Director Deborah Huffer Assistant Director Stage Manager........................S. Letellier Props, Costumes Sound S. Stasik and N. Jefchak Publicity ...M.A. Lingvay, D. Danilides, R. Dudzik Make-Up.............J. Adkison, D. McKinney, N. Augustyn Produced by Special Arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Last year during the 1977-78 school year, the students were busy with yet another activity: the all school play. Under the direction of Miss Deborah Huffer, the students stayed up many long hours for rehersals. Done to Death , a mystery comedy in two acts, was indeed a big success. Starting with almost nothing and putting on a show is a big job. Most students gave up all their free time just to maintain a starring role. One actor recalls, It was close all the way up to the end. Although Miss Huffer, better known as coach , started with a double cast, many people dropped out. At the end there were only six people whose parts were double cast. The play ran for two week-ends, May 5 and 6 and May 12 and 13. After the big success, dinner at Shakeys was essential. Miss Huffer hopes to direct other great performances at Whiting. One avid patron of the arts says, What can I say, it was great! 105 Leads of cast B, L. Fritz and B. Haskins pose for a quick shot before they break a leg. NIGHTS Q ne of the biggest highlights of the school year is the Junior- Senior Prom held in the springtime. Last year the junior class worked very hard throughout the year busily planning the prom, and it paid off, for the 1978 prom was a huge success. When Friday, May 19 came, juniors and seniors going to the prom got the entire afternoon of school off. Girls made last minute preparations as guys washed their cars and picked up their tuxedos. After a scenic drive through the Loop, couples began arriving at the Sheraton Hotel, and at 7:00 P.M., picture-taking was scheduled. Next, a menu of either chicken or roast beef dinners was served. After ARE FOREVER eating, couples danced in the beautifully decorated Red and Gold Room to the music of the band Abacus and then watched the amazing powers of Dr. Edwin L. Baron, a famous hypnotist. At around 10:30, the famous and fun garter and bow tie taking off ceremony was held. The theme song, Nights are Forever , was played to end the prom at midnight; couples not wanting to end a perfect day went out again that night. Also, many couples spent the next day relaxing and enjoying themselves at such places as the Indiana Dunes and Marriott's Great America. As one prom-goer commented, I really enjoyed my first time going to a prom ... I hope it wasn't my last. Peg Haviley and John Vacendak are off to an exciting evening in Chicago. Couples chat after finishing a delicious dinner. Enjoying each other's company is what this happy couple seems to be doing. 106 Hey, let's have some music! says Mark Murzyn as he and Mary Beth 8uranosky wait to dance. ”Ma, that's enough! says Debbie Bercik as her mother snaps another photo of Deb and her date. Theresa Plemons and her date arrive at the lovely and grand Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. Teachers invited to the Prom enjoy themselves also. Memories a - all that is left of the 1978 prom. A group of friends talk and admire the beauty of the Sheraton Hotel. 107 Cissy Blastick and John Strabavy are in charge The editors of the sports' section are: Eduarda of the organizations' section. Trevino and John Buranosky. The 1979 REFLECTOR staff includes: (left to Sargent, John Buranosky, Lisa Gabrish, Vera right) Eileen Vasilovik, Eduarda Trevino, Chris Otic, Missy Johnson, Theresa Plemons, Boys will be boys ... our only trio of boys have been locked out on the roof! Mary Atherton works busily on the people section of the yearbook. Rhonda Plemons, Mary Atherton, Paula Fortener, John Strabavy, and Cissy Blastick. MAY BRINGS FLOWERS, EXAMS, AND REFLECTORS Each year the REFLECTOR Staff performs its yearly task: creating the best possible yearbook that will bring back laughs and memories in later years. The '79 staff, consisting of one advisor and 13 staff members, worked very hard throughout the year to avoid such obstacles as missed deadlines, ruined film, and a variety of other things which make working on the yearbook not all fun and games. Mr. Mihalo, sponsor of the yearbook for the past nine years, has announced that this is going to be his last yearbook. We are very grateful for his fine leadership. Lisa Gabrish, editor, besides working on the school life section, has filled the roles of teacher, photographer, worrier, and grump (around deadline time) on the staff. Theresa Plemons as the assistant editor, and Missy Johnson, worked on the ads section. Completing the staff includes: Eduarda Trevino and John Buranosky—sports, Eileen Vasilovik and Pauls Fortener— academics, Rhonda Plemons and Mary Atherton—people. Cissy Blastick and John Strabavy-organizations, and Chris Sargent and Vera Otic- photographers. Together the staff has spent many hours putting together this yearbook which they hope will be the best yearbook ever. The two editors-Lisa Gabrish, editor-in-chief, and Theresa Plemons, assistant editor. Staff members concentrate on finishing their assignments. Eileen Vasilovik and Paula Fortener work on the academics' section. 109 Writers and photographers include: Peggy Urbanik, Dawne Scher, Jim Adkinson, and Pat Haviley, Peggy Kurtz, Angie Vanek, Vicki Thorn. Students work together to meet the deadline Mr. Boyle, sponsor of the TATTLER, works set for the last issue of the TATTLER. very hard with his staff. 110 Staff members work on finishing their articles for the TATTLER. The editors and managers are: Vicky Alaniz, Natalie Nastav, Sue Letellier, and Dawne Susan Vavrek, Cathy Gresko, Ray Hapak, Scher. Together they manage the entire staff. TATTLER sports' writers include: Paul Curosh, Tim Dixon, and Ray Hapak. ENDING 58TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION Can you believe it??? The good 'ole TATTLER has been in publication for 58 years! Over the years the TATTLER has had many different sponsors; such as, in 1964, Miss Peterson, then in 1969, Mr. Kompier, and now in 1979, Mr. Boyle. He has been the sponsor of the TATTLER for the past several years. The TATTLER has informed students on such things as school news, school sports, and editorials. This year they even added a PRO CON section, which is always interesting to read. Even though the TATTLER is taken for granted, without it the school would be missing a great part of W.H.S. tradition! Remember this when reading the TATTLER. in SPRING'S BREEZIN' IN WITH A SONG T he annual Spring Concert held in 1 May each year is a Whiting tradition. Students in the chorus and the concert band get to “show off their talents and hard work in front of a crowded auditorium. Last year, during the first part of the concert, the chorus, under the direction of Miss Jakubowicz, sang and danced to a medley of tunes as soloists Mary-Beth Buranosky and Joy Bachusz highlighted the program. The concert band then stole the show with a selection of songs conducted by Mr. Anderson, the band director. This “one night only performance went well and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Concert Band performs under the The Chorus sings a medley of popular tunes direction of Mr. Anderson. for the enjoyment of the audience. Soloists Mary-8eth Buranosky and Joy Bachusz harmonize together. 112 MICHAEL RAY ADAMS Adamle -Capricorn: Baseball 4, Basketball 1, Football 1234. Wrestling 234, Teacher's Aide 34, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 3, W Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234, Industrial Arts Club 1234, F.E.A. 3, Student Council 24, Student Council Treas. 4, Wres- tling fastest pin £3, IDEAL SENIOR: Most School Spirited VICKI LYNN ALANIZ Victor - Aquarius: Teacher's Aide 4, Li- brarian Assistant 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Band 1234, Girls Club 124, NHS 34, Spanish Club 1234, TATTLER 34, Student Council 1234, F.E.A. 3, Mat Maid 34, Top Ten 1, Hoosier State Rep. 3, Class Officer 34, Sectional Sweetheart 2, Cheer- leader 1234, Junior Miss 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Most School Spirited, America's Outstanding Names and Faces 4 BETSY ALLEN Bets -Taurus: Track 1, Mat Maid 4, Art Club 4, Booster Club 4, Band 1, Booster Club Pres. 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Class Clown MARY DEBRA ATHERTON Marscha -Aquarius: Girls Track 12, Volleyball 12, Mat Maid 2, Girls Club 1, Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, “W Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234, F.E.A. 234, REFLECTOR 34, Student Council 4, School Play 3 ... 79 SENIORS IN THE CLASS OF '79 MICHAEL L. BAILEY Bailoff - Virgo: Baseball 4, Track 4, Foot- ball 124, Wrestling 12, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian Assistant 4, Art Club 4, Booster Club 4, “W Club 4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Student Council 1, IDEAL SENIOR: Wittiest STECY ALLEN BISHOP Moose Capricorn: Football 1234, Teacher's Aide 34, Booster Club 4, W Club 34, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, Scholarship W l DEBRA MARIE 8ERCIK Deb Gemini: Track 12, Stat Girl 34, Mat Maid 2, Girls Club 4, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian Assistant 4, Booster Club 23, Industrial Arts Club 4, Lansing Swim Organization 1234 FRANCES J. BLASTICK Cissy -Libra: Mat Maid 3, Girls Club 14, Sectional Sweetheart 13, Oilerettes 12, Teacher's Aide 23, Librarian Assistant 234, Art Club 4, Booster Club 14, Band 12, F.E.A. 4, Class Officer 2, REFLECTOR 34, Student Council 4, Art Club President 4 A DONALD JOSEPH BRODERICK, JR. Iron Man —Libra: Golf 1234, Football 1234, Wrestling 3, Band 1234, W Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, Scholarship “W 12, Hoosier State Alternate 3, Top Ten 4 CARRIE ANN BROWN Brownie -Taurus: Girls Club 14, Oilerettes 1234, Teacher's Aide 24, Librarian Assistant 3, Art Club 14, Booster Club 14, Spanish Club 1, F.E.A. 4, Class Officer 4, Drum Major 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Cutest Couple, Home- coming Attendant 1 PAUL JOSEPH CUROSH Curby -Cancer: Baseball 1, Football 1234, Wrestling 1234, TAMMY CLARIDA Tammy - Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 1, Sagitarius: Mat Maid 234, Girls Booster Club 14, W Club 34, Club 1, Oilerettes 12, Teacher's Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club Aide 4, Art Club 1234, Booster 4, TATTLER 4, Scholarship W Club 12, Band 12, Spanish Club 12, Student Council 3, National 123, F.E.A. 3, TATTLER 3 Honor Society 34, Top Ten 1234, Hoosier State Rep. 3, Spanish Club President 2, W Club President 4 ... SENIOR CLASS COLORS ARE RED AND GOLD .. TIMOTHY R. DIXON Hewitt - Scorpio: Golf 12, Track 34, Foot- ball 1234, Wrestling 1234, Teacher's Aide 4, W Club 34, Spanish Club 1234, TATTLER 4, Spanish Club Pres. 3, W Club Vice-Pres. 4 CONSUELO FLORES Chi- cano -Aquarius: Track 23, Girls Club 4, Teacher's Aide 4, Librar- ian Assistant 23, Art Club 1234, Concession Helper 12, Booster Club 23, Spanish Club 34, Stu- dent Council 4, School Play 3 ! LAURA MICHELE GAJEWSKI Laura -Cancer: Volleyball 1, Mat Maid 234, Girls Club 4, Oil- erettes 234, Teacher's Aide 34, Librarian Asst. 23, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Span- ish Club 234, F.E.A. 234, TAT- TLER 2, Chorus 1 LISA MARIE GABRISH Lise - Sagittarius: Girls Club 14, Oil- erettes 24, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234, Cheerleader 3, Physics Club 4, REFLECTOR 234, Schol- arship W 1234, Student Coun- cil 4, NHS 34, Top Ten 1234, Hoosier State Alternate 3, Drama Club 34, School Play 3, REFLECTOR Editor 4, D.A.R. Award 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Likely to Succeed, VALEDICTORIAN JOHN DALE GIGAC John - Taurus: Football 134, Wrestling 1234, W Club 234, Industrial Arts Club 23, Physics Club 3, IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Hair SUE GOLUBIC Sue —Cancer: Girls Club 1, Art Club 1 THOMAS GENE GOODALL Goods -Scorpio: Baseball 1234, Basketball 12, Football 1234, Wrestling 3, Art Club 4, Booster Club 4, W Club 234, Spanish Club 34, Industrial Arts Club 1234, Mr. Football 4, In- dustrial Arts Club Officer 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Best Personality MARIE LOUISE GORMLEY Re -Cancer: Track 3, Volleyball 12, Stat Girl 4, Mat Maid 4, Girls Club 14, Sectional Sweetheart 1, Homecoming Queen 4, Cheer- leader 123, Teacher's Aide 4, Booster Club 34, Band 124, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, Class Officer l, Scholarship W 123, Student Council 14, NHS 34, Top Ten 1234, IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Hair, Student Council Pres. 4 ... RED ROSE IS SENIOR CUSS' FLOWER ... PETER C. GRDINA Pete -Li- bra: Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 3, Industrial Arts Club 34, Swim- ming Team 12 CATHERINE ANN GRESKO Gresh -Aquarius: Stat Girl 3, Mat Maid 2, Oilerettes 1, Teacher's Aide 2, Art Club 234, Spanish Club 123, TATTLER 4, Scholarship W 1, Student Council 4, Top Ten 1234 RAYMOND CHRISTOPHER HA- PAK “Hapes -Pisces: Track 1234, Basketball 12, Football 123, Cross Country 34, W Club 34, German Club 1234, Physics Club 4, Class Officer 2, TATTLER 4, Scholarship W 123, Na- tional Honor Society 34, Top Ten 1234, Hoosier State Rep. 3, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Likely to Succeed ........ MARGARET MARY ANN HA- VILEY Peggy -Gemini: Track 23, Basketball 1234, Volleyball 1234, Girls Club 14, Oilerettes 1, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian Asst. 3, Art Club 34, Booster Club 34, W Club 4, Spanish Club 4, TATTLER 4, Art Club Officer 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Athletic UNDA HOWARD CAROLE LYNN HRUSKOCY 1 | Carole -Taurus: Volleyball 134, Girls Club 14, Cheerleader 123, I I Art Club 12, Booster Club 1234, I rw Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, Class Officer 12, I i Scholarship W 13, Booster 1 I Club Vice-Pres. 4, Physics Club Secy.-Treas. 4, Top Ten 34, [IDEAL SENIOR: Wittiest_ 1 MARY THERESE JAMBIK M.T.J. -Gemini: Girls Club 14, Librarian Assistant 4, Art Club 1234, Concession Helper 12, Booster 1234, Spanish Club 124, TATTLER 3 [WILLIAM L. JANSKY Bill - Leo: Art Club 1, Spanish Club 12, 'industrial Arts Club 3, Physics i Club 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Funniest Laugh ____________________________ I I... MRS. MARY HANIS IS SENIOR CLASS, S PON SOIL. ______ 'ROSEMARIE KASPER Rosie -, Scorpio: Basketball 1234, Volleyball 123, Stat Girls 34, Girls Club 14, Oilerettes 2, Art | (Club 2, Booster Club 1234, W Club 234, Spanish Club 1234, Student Council 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Best Personality____ I [RICHARD JOHNSON Rich - Virgo: Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 234, German I Club 12 34, Industrial Arts Club 34, Physics Club 4, Scholarship I W 23, National Honor Society 34, Top Ten 234, German Club Vice-Pres. 4 I KERRY JO KUBACKI Kerry - iCapricorn: Basketball 1234, Vol- | leyball. 122, Girts Club 1, Oil- erettes 1234, Teacher's Aide 4, i Booster Club 14, W Club 4, 'Spanish Club 1234, Scholarship ”W 123, Student Council 1, Na- I tonal Honor Society 34, Top Tenf 11234, Homecoming Attendant 3 [EDWARD A. KRISTEK Ed - Aries: Art Club 123, Spanish Clubl 112, Industrial Arts Club 34, I Student Council 23, School Play 4, IDEALSENIOR: Nicest_Smile_ SUSAN LAUREL LETELLIER Suzy Q -Capricorn: Track 12, Basketball 12, Stat Girls 3, Mat Maid 234, Oilerettes 1234, Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 4, Booster Club 1234, Band 1234, Spanish Club 12, F.E.A. 234, Class Officer 4, TATTLER 4, NHS 34, Ball State Speech Workshop Outstanding Leadership Award 4, Oilerette Officer 2, IDEAL SE- NIOR: Most Talented KENNETH W. LAWSON Bubba -Aquarius: Spanish Club 12, Physics Club 4, Class Officer 12, Student Council 2, Physics Club Officer 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Eyes UN DA KAY MADDOX Lin - Sagittarius: Golf 234, Mat Maid 234, Girls Club 1, Oilerettes 12, Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234, F.E.A. 3, REFLECTOR 2, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Talkative ... SENIORS VISIT FLORIDA ON CLASS TRIP ... JOHNANNA MATELSKI-Taurus: Track 4, Girls Club 1234, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian As- sistant 4, Art Club 123, Con- cession Helper 34, Booster Club 234, Spanish Club 4, F.E.A. 234, Drama Club 3, School Play 3, Ju- nior Achievement 234 DAWN MARIE MURRAY “Dawn -Aries: Mat Maid 4, Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 4, Booster Club 4, Spanish Club 2 MARK RICHARD MUR2YN Mo Mo -Aquarius: Football 4, Chorus 34, IDEAL SENIOR. Best Dancer DANIELLE MARIE McKINNEY Danni -Gemini: Track 134, Girls Club 14, Oilerettes 1234, Teacher's Aide 24, Art Club 3, Band 1234, ”W Club 1234, Spanish Club 234, Pep Band 34, Oilerette Officer Vice-Pres. 4, Stage Crew 3 JANICE MARIE NIEMIEC “Nemo - Sagittarius: Girls Club 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1 Chorus 124 NATALIE MARIE NASTAV Nat —Aquarius: Oilerettes 234 Librarian Assistant 4, Art Club 12, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 124, TATTLER 4 MARK WILLIAM OSTERMAN Ozzie -Aquarius: Basketball 1, Teacher's Aide 4, Industrial Arts Club 4 JEANINE ANN CATHERINE NIEMIEC Nemo Sagitarius: Cheerleader l. Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1, Chorus 23 ... PROM THEME— NIGHTS ARE FOREVER ... OLIVERA OTIC Vera -Scorpio: Track 1, Girls Club 4, Oilerettes 2, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian Assistant 4, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Band 1, Spanish Club 23, F.E.A. 34, RE- FLECTOR 34. Drama Club 34, Homecoming Attendant 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Quietest MARY LOU PIATEK “Bo Bo Leo: Tennis 12, Teacher's Aide 34, W Club 234, Conference Tennis Champion � 1 12, Na- tional High School Single Cham- pion 4 PAMELA ANNE PLEMONS “Pappy -Scorpio: Track 24, Basketball 2, Girls Club 14, Teacher's Aide 34, Librarian As- sistant 2, Art Club 123, Con- cession Helper 12, Band 14, Ger- man Club 1234 MALCOLM E. PIPER Melvin - Aries: Golf 1234, Basketball 123, Football 1234, Honorable Men- tion (region) Football 4, Art Club 12, W Club 1234, Spanish Club 3, Student Council 2, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Athletic RHONDA PLEMONS Rhonda Sue -Capricorn: Track 12, Girls Club 4, Teacher's Aide 34, Li- brarian Assistant 4, Art Club 34, Booster Club 1234, Band 12, W Club 1234, Spanish Club 234, REFLECTOR 234, Student Council 2, Drama Club 34, School Play 3, Girls Club Rep. 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Best Dancer THERESA ANN PLEMONS Tree -Aquarius: Track 1, Bas- ketball 2, Stat Girl 3, Girls Club 14, Oilerettes 1234, Librarian Assistant 34, Art Club 1, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1, Class Officer 34, REFLECTOR 234, Student Council 3, Homecoming Attendant 2, Oilerette Officer 34, Girls Club Officer 4, Asst. Ed. RE- FLECTOR 4, Chorus 14, IDEAL SENIOR: Happiest JACQUELINE MARIE POLAK Jackson -Taurus: Track 12, Basketball 123, Volleyball 1234, Mat Maid 3, Cheerleader 34, Oil- erettes 12, Teacher's Aide 4, Li- brarian Assistant 3, Art Club 1, Booster Club 12, W Club 234, Spanish Club 12, Student Council 24, Sectional Sweetheart Nomi- nee 3, IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Eyes RICHARD JEROME PRENETA Butch —Aquarius: Track 2, Wrestling 1234, Cross Country 123, Art Club 12, “W Club 234. Spanish Club 123, Industrial Arts Club 4, Class Officer 3, IDEAL SENIOR: Class Clown ... WINTER FORMAL SPONSORED BY SENIOR CLASS ... RICHARD HAROLD RODGERS Hawk —Capricorn: Track 12, Basketball 1234, Football 12, Li brarian Assistant 4, Industrial Arts Club 3, Student Council 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Cutest Couple JACKIE ROOKE DAWNE MARIE SCHER Midget -Scorpio: Mat Maid 4, Art Club 1, Booster Club 4, 8and 1234, Industrial Arts Club 1234, TATTLER 4, Stage Crew 3, Band Officer 4 MARINA SABOL Sabes - Virgo: Girls Club 1, Oilerettes 12, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1, Spanish Club 1234, Scholarship W 1 RONALD CHRISTOPHER SE- MAN I Ron —Leo: Physics Club 34, Scholarship W 12, Na- tional Honor Society 34, Physics Club Pres. 4, Top Ten 1234, IDEAL SENIOR: Quietest MARY BRIDGET SINGEL Mary Gemini: Golf 234, Mat Maid 234, Girls Club 4, Oilerettes 23, Art Club 12, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234. Indus- trial Arts Club 1234, F.E.A. 23 Class Officer 13, REFLECTOR 2. Student Council 4 JULIE C. STAHURA Jules Pisces: 8asketball 1, Volleyball 1234, stat Girl 34, Girls Club 12, Teacher's Aide 34, Art Club 1234 W Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, Student Council 23, Homecoming Attendant 4. IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Smile MICHELE SVITKO Mich Li- bra: Track 124, Basketball 14, Volleyball 2, Stat Girl 23, Girls Club 14, Teacher's Aide 34, Li- brarian Assistant 4, Art Club 123 � W club 1234, Spanish Club 1234 IL ... 79 IS MIGHTY FINE! ... BILL TAYLOR Tay Cancer Basketball 12, Teacher's Aide 4. Art Club 3, Industrial Arts Club 4 MONICA SWINGLE Mony Aquarius; Mat Maid 3, Girls Club 4, Librarian Assistant 23, Art Club 12, Concession Helper 14, Booster Club 4, Spanish Club 24 PATRICIA MAE THORN Pat Girls Club 124, Band 1234, Ger man Club 1234, TATTLER 4, Student Council 34, 8and Officer 3, German Club Officer 2 DAVID ARNOLD TOBIAS Toby Aquarius: Basketball 1, Football 4, W Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, IDEAL SENIOR Best Dressed EDUARDA TREVINO. LaLa - Capricorn: Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1234, Concession Helper 34, Girls Club 1, Spanish Club 123, REFLECTOR 34, I.U. Workshop 4 ANGEUQUE RENEE VANEK Angie -Pisces: Girls Club 14, Teacher's Aide 4, Librarian As- sistant 4, Art Club 1, Booster Club 13, Spanish Club 124, TAT TLER 4 Girls Club Officer 4 SUSAN MARIE VAVREK Sue —Aries: Girls Club 14, Oil- erettes 1234, Art Club 1234, Booster Club 1, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, TATTLER 234, Scholarship “W 1234, Stu- dent Council 4, NHS 34, Top Ten 1234, Hoosier State Rep. 3, TAT- LER Editor 4, Hoosier State Bank Rep. from Whiting 34, IDEAL SENIOR: Best Dressed, SALUTATORIAN EILEEN MARIE VASILOVIK “Leen -Capricorn: Girls' Track 4, Girls' Club 14, Art Club 123, Concession Helper 34, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1234, REFLECTOR 34, Junior Achieve- ment 34 ... SENIOR-MANIA —CATCH IT! . . . DANIEL A. WAJVODA III “Vibes —Gemini: Basketball 1, Teacher's Aide 4, Art Club 34, Industrial Arts Club 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Happiest EDWARD E. WRIGHT Eddie Sagittarius: Baseball 34, Teacher's Aide 4, W Club 4, Spanish Club 234, IDEAL SE- NIOR: Friendliest H. MICHAEL YOUNG “Mike - Aries: Stage Crew 3 A. JAMES YOUNG Jim - Aquarius: Cross Country 2, In- dustrial Arts Club 4, Stage Crew 3, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Talented JOE ZRNCHIK Crazy Joe - Gemini: Track 4, Football 1234, Wrestling 1234, Teacher's Aide 34, Librarian Assistant 4, Indus- trial Arts Club 234, School Play 4, IDEAL SENIOR: Most Talkative GRADUATION DATE-JUNE 7, 1979 Senior class officers are Sue Letellier, trea- surer; Carrie Brown, secretary; Mrs. Mary Hanis, sponsor; Theresa Plemons, vice presi- dent; and Vicki Alaniz, president. CAMERA SHY SENIORS Jim Adkison Rich Bailey Tracy Brown Scott Kerwin Ivo Kovacich Jeff Whitlock 23 Bill Jansky HAPPIEST Therese Plemons Dan Wajvoda MOST ATHLETIC Peggy Haviley Malcolm Piper MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Lisa Gabrish Ray Hapak MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED Vicki Alaniz Mike Adams MOST TALENTED Sue Letellier Jim Young MOST TALKATIVE Linda Maddox Joe Zrnchik NICEST EYES Jackie Polak Jackie Rooke Ken Lawson NICEST HAIR Marie Gormley John Gigac NICEST PERSONALITY Rosie Kasper Tom Goodall NICEST SMILE Julie Stahura Ed Kristek QUIETEST Vera Otic Ron Seman WITTIEST Carole Hruskocy Mike Bailey 125 SPECIAL SENIORS SENIORS UST LOOK SENIORS OF '79 ARE: Connie Flores Rosie Kasper Mark Osterman Michele Svitko Mike Adams Lisa Gabrish Scott Kerwin Vera Otic Monica Swingle Vicki Alaniz Laura Gajewski Ivo Kovacich Marylou Piatek Bill Taylor Betsy Allen John Gigac Ed Kristek Malcolm Piper Patricia Thorn Mary Atherton Sue Golubic Kerry Kubacki Pam Plemons David Tobias Michael Bailey Tom Goodall Peg Kurtz Rhonda Plemons Eduarda Trevino Richard Bailey Marie Gormley Ken Lawson Theresa Plemons Angelique Vanek Oebbie Bercik Pete Grdina Susan Letellier Jackie Polak Eileen Vasilovik Stecy Bishop Cathy Gresko Linda Maddox Rich Preneta Susan Vavrek Cissy Blastic Raymond Hapak Johnanna Matelski Harold Rodgers Dan Wajvoda Donald Broderick Peggy Haviley Danni McKinney Jackie Rooke Jeff Whitlock Carrie Brown Linda Howard Oawn Murray Marina Sabol Ed Wright Tracy Brown Carole Hruskocy Mark Murzyn Dawne Scher Jim Young Tammy Clarida Mary Jambik Natalie Nastav Ron Seman Mike Young Paul.Curosh Bill Jansky Janice Niemiec Mary Singel Joe Zrnchik Tim Dixon Richard Johnson Jeanine Niemiec Julie Stahura 126 Seniors get measured for caps and gowns. GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATES OF 1979! Graduation is a time of mixed emotions: happy because of the challenge of a bright future, sad be- cause gone are the four years of carefree hiqh school days. To the Whiting High School gradu- ates of 1979—congratulations and best of luck to you in whatever you do! GOOD LUCK GRADS! 127 These are the memories of graduation. 1979 REFLECTOR STAFF YEARBOOK ADVISOR ACADEMICS PHOTOGRAPHERS Mr. Michael E. Mihalo Eileen Vasilovik Chris Sargent PARAGON YEARBOOK Paula Fortener Vera Otic REPRESENTATIVE ADS John Strabavy Mr. George Kingsley, Jr. Theresa Plemons SCHOOL LIFE COVER ARTIST Missy Johnson Lisa Gabrish Mrs. Rosemary Demkovich ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRA- Cissy Blastick Eduarda Trevino PHER Mr. John Lovasko EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lisa Gabrish ASSISTANT EDITOR Theresa Plemons John Strabavy PEOPLE Rhonda Plemons Mary Atherton John Buranosky Never judge books by their covers! Mr. M. Mihalo is our yearbook advisor. OUR TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. Thou shalt not roam the halls during fifth hour. 2. Thou shalt write INTERESTING copy and captions. 3. Thou shalt use plenty of tool lines! 4. Thou shalt not crop any enemies out of pictures. 5. Thou shalt not stairstep any of the photographs. 6. Thou shalt have parties on desig- nated holidays. 7. Thou shalt not bother Mr. Mi- halo when thou is typing. 8. Thou shalt not show thy anger for thy editor in front of thy editor. 9. Thou shalt turn in pages when they're due! (Not a day later!) 10. Thou shalt celebrate when thy yearbook is finished. acknowledgements Life is not easy for a REFLECTOR staff member. Rookie staffers soon learn what the fifth-hour life is like when they get their first dose of deadlines, dark circles under their eyes, and tedious typing assignments. Ah, but the rewards we receive soon make all the difficulties seem worth- while. Being able to create Whiting High's one and only yearly history book is really exciting! Also, when our work is done and the product has been dis- tributed, great satisfaction and pride are felt by every staff member from our photographers to our section editors to our editor-in-chief! Nevertheless, we can't take all the credit for the creation of this yearbook because we've had much cooperation and help from others. Mr. Mihalo is truly a terrific sponsor who always finds ways to solve our many problems. We really appreciate that! Thanks to Mrs. Demkovich, we have a beautiful cover design. Also, thanks to Mr. Boyle's Polaroid camera, Frank Roman's emergency photography, and Don Kark's quick photo developing, the printing presses were kept rolling as we didn't miss our final deadlines! In addition, our sponsors, patrons, and buyers helped to make this year- book—our product— produceable. For the most part the teachers were really cooperative in putting up with our picture schedules. And finally, thanks to each and every W.H.S. student, your photos and faces and continued interest made this yearbook possible! We the REFLECTOR staff have tried to put together many memories of the 1979 school year in the form of one of the BEST REFLECTORS EVER! HIS MS HAIRSTYLING BY MARLA Beauty Operators: Marla and Dixie MARY JANCEK IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Hair Marie Gormley John Gigac Compliments of Clerk-Treasurer 1346 East 119th St., Whiting, Ind. 46394 9CM Stef 129 Cissy Blastick Refinery and technical service em- ployees at Amoco Oil's Whiting Refinery help to make Amoco a leader in the petroleum refining world and insure that the products you purchase and use are of the highest quality possible. Amoco has been refining and producing petroleum products in the Calumet Region for more than 85 years and con- tinues to monitor all product streams and finished products for aualitv and safety. 2805 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, Ind. 130 RICHARDS PHARMACY POPPENS 1951—119th St., Whiting, Ind. Rich Johnson IDEAL SENIOR: Funniest Laugh Michelle Svitko Bill Jansky 119th St., Whiting, Ind. Phone: 659-1045 RUSSELL'S TV SERVICE All Work Guaranteed Russell Merry David Merry 1442—119th Whiting, Ind. WEINER FOODS, INC. 1950 New York Ave., Whiting, Ind. 46394 m 132 BILL SHERRI'S HAIR DESIGNS OVER 90 YEARS OF SERVICE 1926 Indpls, Blvd., Whiting, Ind. CALL US SINCE 1886 Consumers Roofing co.« H.R. GLUTHC SONS Your Local Roofer Flat Roofing Shingle Roofing Aluminum Siding Sheet Metal Work Repairs 133 134 IDEAL SENIOR: Most Likely To Succeed Lisa Gabrish Ray Hapak 1321—119th Street Whiting, Indiana AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Congratulations GEORGE KINGSLEY AND SON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1979 WHITING POLICE LODGE 68 WAGNER INSURANCE CO. 1409—119th St., Whiting, Ind. 46394 RUDOLPH'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY 1114—119th Str., Whiting, Ind. Phone: (219) 659-0286 IDEAL SENIOR: Best Dancer Mark Murzyn Rhonda Plemons 135 136 137 I V0UT = rstB% F avincrr A FULL SERVICE BANK Fir t JSonk OF WHITING FirstRate Savings Advisor show you what your savings can do for you! '■•EMBCR FQ1C John Buranosky Highland 9701 Indpls. Blvd., 923-3400 Dyer 1121 Sheffield 865-3100 Pine Island U.S. 30-Burr St., 769-1610 Griffith 500 N. Broad St., 924-0800 Main Office 1500-119th St., Whiting 659-0043 138 SHERMAN'S CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 79 TODAY HAIRDRESSING FIELD CAN DO MORE FOR YOU THAN EVER! DON ROBERTS HAIR DESIGNING ACADEMY 818 W. Chicago Ave., E. Chicago, Ind. 398-6161 Part Full Time Classes- Financial Assistance- Easy Payment Plan Available IDEAL SENIOR: Wittiest Mike Bailey Carole Hruskocy 1326-119th St., Whiting, Ind. OWENS FUNERAL HOME 816-119th St., Whiting, Ind. 139 - n DEBBIE'S IDEAL SENIOR: Best Dressed Sue Vavrek ZAVESKY MOVERS Local Long Distance Movers—Agency for Trans-American Van Service, Packing Crating Whiting, Ind. Phone: 659-2114 141 142 DUNKIN DONUTS COMPLIMENTS OF ATLAS BLACKTOP CO., INC. 6001 Hump Rd. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 931-1640 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1979 1539 Indpls. Blvd., Whiting, Ind. CANTRELL'S HOOSIER FLOWER SHOP 1424-119th St., Whiting, Ind. Phone: 659-1148 143 JUSTAK SON Phone: 659-0213 2336 Schrage Ave.; Whiting, Ind. DR. M. GORDON DR. J. RITZI DR. S. LEVIN, INC. OPTOMETRISTS Whiting Office Hour by Appointment ALVIN G. DEMPSEY Agent 1110-119th Street Whiting, Ind. Office Phone: Residence Phone: 659-2111 923-3411 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY CENTRAL AGENCY Insurance and Real Estate, Inc. 1904 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. 46394 Office: 659-3458 Realtor-Agent: Ronald D. Keith BRYAN'S FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions Ambrose Pat Kapitan—Ray Tillie Bryan Corner of 119th Sheridan Phone: 659-0326 144 ARONBERG JEWELERS IDEAL SENIOR: Cutest Couple Carrie Brown Harold Rodgers 2227 New York Ave., IDEAL SENIOR: Quietest Ron Seman LIBERTY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION IDEAL SENIOR: Most Talkative Linda Maddox Joe Zrnchik 1904 Indpls. Blvd., Whiting, Ind. U.S. 30 Austin Schererville, Ind. 146 GAZDA'S CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1979 MR. MRS. JOSEPH P. ZAHORSKY ROY G. OSBORN SON Donna Rogers 1745 Calumet Ave., Whiting, Ind 1302-119th St., Whiting, Ind. IDEAL SENIOR: Nicest Eyes Jackie Rooke Jackie Polak 147 WHITING SPORT SHOP Complete Team Outfitting 1601—121st Street Whiting, Indiana IDEAL SENIORS: Most Athletic Mai Piper and Peg Haviley IDEAL SENIORS: Nicest Personality Rosie Kasper and Tom Goodall 4226 Calumet Ave., Hammond, Indiana Phone: 932-1470 148 PARKWAY SERVICE STATION BEST WISHES TO THE 1979 GRADUATES! 1548 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS ON A GOOD JOB! THE TOTHS 149 1 Ban SfJndiana NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IDEAL SENIOR: Friendliest Eddie Wright Marie Singel MORE THAN 75 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE 1449-119th Str., Whiting, Ind. 46394 Phone: 738-6150 150 INDIANA HARBOR INDIANA AFTER 66 YEARS in the same location in Indiana Harbor, we have moved to Highland. FOLLOWING MANY months of planning and building, we finally made it. ALL THESE YEARS we carried only Men's Wear. We have added an exciting new Women's Department. WE THINK YOU'LL LIKE OUR 1822 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. DAVE A. HAJDUCH Hajduch Insurance Agency Complete Insurance Service Downtown Whiting Whiting's Business District 1050—119th St. Whiting, Ind. ARNIE'S DOG HOUSE MR. MRS. KANTOWSKI MR. MRS. NED BLESIC MR. MRS. KOLESZARIK MR. MRS. EARL BRIMER DR. EDWARD F. KOSIOR MR. MRS. DONALD J. MR. MRS. KUSS BRODERICK MR. MRS. GEORGE MACKO MR. MRS. DAVID BUROSH MR. RON MAGRO BURTONS MRS. EVELYN H. OSTERMAN MR. MRS. CUROSH DR. MORRIS PICKLIN MR. MRS. C. JAMES FACKLAM MR. MRS. FRANK J. PUSTEK MR. MRS. ARTHUR FORTENER MR. MRS. KENNETH QUEEN f FRED'S PAINT STORE MR. MRS. MILAN RANCICH MRS. MARIANE GABRISH NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS MARIE GORMLEY MR. MRS. DONALD ROGERS THE GRESKOS MR. MRS. GLENN T. SARGENT MRS. MAE BELLE HANIS SAYLOR'S PAINT STORE BERCIK'S SERVICE STATION MR. MRS. PAUL SEMAN MR. MRS. ROBERT HANSEN STANDARD EQUIPMENT SUPPLY MRS. JOSEPH J. HAPAK MR. MRS. TROY D. SUMMEY MR. MRS. JOHN M. HAVILEY, JR. EDITH URBANIK HEGEWISCH RECORDS WHITING AUTO PARTS ILLIANA GARAGE DR. TERRENCE L. WIAK INDIANA RED HOTS MRS. CHARLOTTE WILLIAMSON MR. MRS. THOMAS S. JUSTAK MR. RUDOLPH ZAJAC RUTH A. KAMINSKY GRAMMA ANNIE index Acosta, Caridad 62 Acosta, Marison 63 Adams, Donna 6, 46, 58, 69, 79, 80, 88, 100 Adams, Michael 63 Adams, Mike 4, 16, 49, 78, 93, 113, 122, 126, 145 Adams, Terry 16, 56, 71, 99 Adkins, Arnold 18, 48, 60, 76 Adkins, Debbie 62 Adkins, Mr. Don 7, 19, 52, 97 Aicher, Mike 63 Alaniz, Vicki 45, 49, 74, 75, 79, 80, 88,94,95, 111, 113, 122, 126, 145 Alexander, Bobby 62 Alexander, Tod 58 Allen, Betsy 78, 113, 126 Allen, Mr. J.B. 52 Allen, Susie 44, 58, 96 Anderegg, Shayne 62 Anderson, Mr. Paul 52. 55, 112 Asplund, David 61 Atherton, Bob 16, 59, 71, 78, 88 Atherton, Mary 44, 65, 78, 80, 88, 105, 108, 109, 113, 125, 126 Atteberry, Russell 62 Bachusz, Mark 16, 56, 88 Bachusz, Paul 62 Bailey, Bruce 63 Bailey, Donna 44, 58 Bailey, Michael 16, 78, 80, 93, 113, 125, 126, 139 Bailey, Richard 122, 126 Bailey, Tina 58, 80 Balogh, Sandy 58, 88 Bane, Steve 62 Banik, Mrs. Irene 50 Baranowski, JoAnne 63 Benko, Miss Jean 52 Beno, Mike 60, 73 Bercik, Debbie 46, 93, 106, 113, 126 Biedron, Tom 18, 49, 61, 76 Bishop, Eric 58 Bishop, Stecy 16, 45, 78, 88, 12, 113, 125, 126 Blake, Sally 58 Blake, Wayne 16, 18, 43, 58, 76, 77, 88, 99 Blastick, Cissy 44, 49, 80, 81, 108, 109, 113, 126, 130 Blesic, Sasha 49, 63 Bobby, Pam 62 Bonchik, Robert 50 Boyle, Bill 16, 56, 71, 85, 93, 99 Boyle, Mr. Daniel 7, 52, 101, 110 Boyle, Timothy 60, 73 Brimer, Kevin 63 Broderick, Donald 16, 28, 78, 88, 102, 114, 124, 125, 126 Broderick, Jim 19, 58, 78, 88 Brown, Boyce 60, 76 Brown, Carrie 10, 44, 48, 80, 85, 114, 122, 126, 145 Brown, David 63 Brown, Tracy 122, 126 Brzycki, Eddie 14, 58, 65, 88, 105 Buranosky, John 8, 13, 33, 44, 49, 56, 65, 88, 104, 105, 108, 109, 128, 138 Burden, Jerry 32, 56, 93 Burden, Tammy 62 Burosh, John 18, 60, 73, 80, 88 Butler, Tina 63 Cain, Ellen 58, 79 Carroll, Curtis, 62 Carroll, Janet 46, 60 Carroll, Karen 62 Carroll, Kelly 58, 49, 89, 100 Carter, Beth 62 Casey, Arlene 63 Casey, Patty 44, 49, 58, 88 Chorba, Loretta 22, 44, 58, 69, 80, 88, 100 Ciers, Barb 56, 78, 79, 100 Ciers, Julie 62 Clarida, Tammy 79, 80, 114, 126 Cornelius, Cathy 56 Cornelius, Everett 62 Cornelius, Nancy 60, 69, 80, 88 Cox, David 60 Cox, Steve 62 Crnkovich, Mr. Nick 4, 16, 52 Csonka, Dennis 62 Csonka, Lori 45, 56, 100 Curosh, Andrew 18, 60, 73, 88 Curosh, Paul 10, 16, 76, 78, 88, 92, 94, 95, 111, 114, 124, 125, 126 Dado, Mrs. Marie 51 Dado, Paula 22, 56, 80, 88 Daly, Bill 62 Danielides, Demetria 44, 45, 46, 56, 65, 69, 78, 80, 88, 94, 95, 96 Danielides, Leo 18, 60, 73 Daniels, Mr. Vincent 50, 55 Davenport, Garrett 34, 19, 56, 71, 78, 80, 81, 86, 93, 99 Davis, Billy 63 Demkovich, Don 58, 89 Demkovich, Mrs. Rosemary 52, 60, 80, 81 Demkovich, Sandor 56, 65, 80, 88, 94, 95, 96, 101, 105 DePeugh, Mrs. Jane 44, 52 Dernay, Mr. Joseph 51 Dixon, Tim 16, 76, 78, 88, 101, 111, 114, 125, 126 Djuricin, Goldie 59 Dobrowolski, Denise 62 Dollins, Dale 58, 99 Dollins, Darrell 62 Dominguez, Hope 58, 80 Dominguez, Maria 60, 69, 80 Drewniak, Ron 16, 18, 58, 78, 88, 96, 99 Dunn, Billy 16 Dunn, Tommy 63 Duray, Judy 58, 88 Elkins, David 61 Evanich, John 58, 71, 78, 96, 99 Faulkner, Mr. Thomas M. 53 Filipek, Joe 19, 35, 60, 73, 88 Facklam, Amy 22, 30, 44, 56, 80, 88, 104, 105 Filipek, Michael 18, 19, 56, 80, 88, 101 Finley, Bev 62 Fitzpatrick, Brian 60 Fitzpatrick, Maureen 62 Flores, Connie 35, 114, 126 Flores, Estella 61, 74, 80, 88 Flores, Jesse 63 Fortener, Paula 11, 45, 56, 57, 88, 100, 108, 109, 128 Fowdy, Mr. Stephen B. 51 Franco, Manuel 62 Freeman, Lisa 9, 44, 56, 65, 88, 94, 96, 104, 105 Fritz, Usa 9, 44, 56, 65, 94, 95, 98, 105 Furto, Scott 19, 48, 49, 56, 71, 80, 88, 93, 99 Gabrish, Lisa 11, 22, 49, 65, 80, 86, 88, 92, 94, 96, 104, 105, 108, 109, 114, 124, 125, 126, 128 Gabrish, Tim 60, 73, 88 Gajewski, Laura 22, 44, 80, 88, 114, 126 Gazda, Greg 56, 88, 80 Gazda, Jeanine 58 Gergel, Mrs. Virginia 53 Gigac, John 16, 76, 78, 115, 123, 125, 126, 129 Golub, David 2, 16, 18, 58, 76 Golubic, Sue 115, 126 Gonzales, Diego 56, 76 Goodall, Tom 16, 36, 47, 78, 80, 88, 93, 99, 115, 125, 126 Gormley, Carla 58, 88, 96 Gormley, Marie 45, 47, 49, 79, 94, 96, 100, }15, 124, 126, 129 Grdina, Greg 18, 49, 60, 88 Grdina, Paul 59 Grdina, Pete 16, 76, 80, 93, 115, 126 Gregor, Ed 58, 96, 102 Grenchik, Patti 22, 58, 69, 78, 80, 88, 96, 100 Gresko, Cathy 49, 82, 111, 115, 124, 126 Griede, Angela 45, 56 Grigoriadis, Chris 56, 76, 80 Grigoriadis, Paul 63 Guajardo, Esther 60, 80 Gurekovich, John 16, 18, 39, 59, 88, 102 Gurekovich, Sue 39, 46, 56, 74, 88, 94, 95, 100 Gyure, Kenny 62 Hadders, Daniel 38, 61 Hadders, Dolly 58 Hall, Mr. Norman E. 53 Hanis, Mrs. Mary 53, 122 Hansen, Darlene 62 Hansen, Kevin 60, 76 Hapak, Raymond 10, 19, 78, 89, 92, 94,95, 96, 101, 111, 115, 124, 125, 126, 134 Harbin, Mark 62 Harding, Barry 62 Harris, Danny 56, 80, 93 Harris, Debbie 9, 22, 60, 65, 69, 80, 88 Harris, Don 60, 65, 80, 84 Harris, Jennifer 63 Harris, Wendy 61 Hart, Sean 59, 76 Haviley, Lori 5, 26, 60, 69, 80 Haviley, Paul 19, 58, 70, 71, 78, 88, 99 Haviley, Peggy 5, 69, 78, 80, 81, 88, 100, 106, 110, 115, 125, 126, 148 Hernandez, Caroline 61, 65 Hernandez, Diana 63 Hernandez, Jose 63 Herndon, Michelle 63 Hill, Kathy 44, 47, 58, 80 Holden, Dave 62 Hopkins, Mike 60 Howard, Linda 116, 126 Howard, Sondra 58 Hruskocy, Bob 16, 48, 49, 58, 78, 88 Hruskocy, Carole 78, 88, 92, 96, 116, 124, 125, 126, 139 Huckaby, Jeff 63 Jambik, Mary 88, 91, 116, 126 Jancek, Jackie 22, 26, 60, 65, 88 Jancho, Vernon 58, 65, 76, 93, 102, 105 Jansak, Linda 26, 58, 80 Jansky, Bill 35, 92, 116, 126, 131 Jaros, Mr. John 51 Jaroszewicz, Jim 18, 59 Jaroszewicz, Patricia 26, 60, 88 Jefchak, Janice 22, 46, 61 Jefchak, Nanette 3, 44, 45, 46, 56, 57, 65, 69, 78, 79, 80, 88, 100, 105 Jerzyk, Mary Ann 60, 80, 88 Johnson, Bev 48, 59, 74, 79 Johnson, Christine 63 Johnson, Judy 62 Johnson, Mike 63 Johnson, Missy 22, 41, 44, 46, 59, 88, 108, 109, 128, 133 Johnson, Richard 45, 89, 92, 94, 95, 116, 124, 126, 131 Justak, Jackie 60, 79, 80, £� 8 Kantowski, Mrs. Patricia 51 _ Kantowski, Renee 63 Kantowski, Roxy 32, 57, 74, 7 , 80 85, 88 Kapitan, Diane 60, 80, 88 Kapitan, Jim 16, 41, 56, 78, 80 94, 95 Kark, Don 16, 18, 59, 65, 96 Kasper, Jim 60, 84, 88 Kasper, Karen 59, 74, 75, 88 Kasper, Rosie 38, 49, 69, 74, 78, 7-J 88, 125, 126, 116, 148 Keown, Cindy 44, 59, 80, 100 Keown, Mike 63 Keown, Tony 56, 57, 99 Kerwin, Scott 122, 126 Kindel, LaRaye 63 Klacik, Janet 44, 45, 48, 57, 74, 78, 88, 94, 95, 96 Koleszarik, Bob 60, 80, 88 Koleszarik, Cheryl 57 Koleszarik, George 62 Kompier, Mr. Alexander 53 Kosalko, Mr. Charles 51 Kountoures, Mr. John 49, 50 Kovacek, James 39, 59, 88, 93, 99 Kovacich, Ivo 122, 126 Kristek, Dan 18, 60, 76, 77, 80 Krizo, Dennis 59, 90 Kristek, Ed 93, 116, 126, 137 Kubacki, Kerry 22, 23, 68, 69, 78, 88, 94, 95, 96, 116, 125, 126 Kubon, Mrs. Mildred 51 Kurtz, Peg 79, 110, 117, 126 Kusbel, Kenny 60 KuSS, Greg 61 Kuss, Karen 63 Kuss, Ray 59 Kuzma, Michael 59, 76 Larson, Richard 59, 65 Larson, William 61 Laspas, Mr. Leo 53 Laub, Mr. Paul 53, 97 Lawson, Joe 61 Lawson, Ken 45, 92, 94, 95, 117, 126, 136 Lawson, Linda 44, 59, 96 Leach, Tim 59 Letellier, Susan 10, 22, 44, 46, 65, 80, 94, 95, 111, 117, 122, 123, 126, 137 Lewis, Linda 63 154 Linko, Chris 44, 59, 69, 100 Unko, Mike 57, 76, 88, 93 Lovasko, Stephanie 40, 57 Lund, Herman 13, 19, 59, 80, 93, 101 Lyerla, Brenda 57 Lyerla, Steven 61 Macak, John 61, 80 Macko, Robert 61, 80 Maddox, Unda 45, 79, 102, 117, 126, 129 Mahony, Brian 26, 59, 76, 88, 99 Mahony, Kelly 60, 61, 80, 69, 88 Mateja, Becky 49, 63 Matelski, Johnanna 44, 47, 88, 117, 126 Mattison, Milton 61 Mays, Renada 61 McCandless, Skip 62 McFall, Jim 63 .McGowan, Missy 62 [McHale, Mary 59 JcKinny, Cindy 22, 61, 80 inney.; Danni 7, 22, 23, 45, 65, 10:6, 104, 117, 125, 126 Darrel 61 Ch, Lisa 22, 24, 59, 69, 79, ! 88, 89 Ir, Mr. Gary 53, 102, 71 i o, Mr. Michael E. 54, 108 Jilut, Vivian 59, 88 lel, Karen 57, 69, 88 irek, Joey 62 Icarek, Michelle 59, 74, 88, 100 les, Wally 63 [ndas, Russell 62 jrrison, Kevin 62 jrray, Danese 63 [urray, David 61 purray, Dawn 79, 80, 117, 126 Purray, Diane 61, 80 lurzyn, Mark 107, 117, 125, 126, 135 lurzyn, Richard 18, 61, 73 lustafa, Mrs. Eleanore 50 'Nastav, Natalie 22, 88, 111, 118, 126 Niemiec, Janice 80, 118, 126 Niemiec, Jeanine 6, 80, 118, 126 i Noble, Greg 18, 61, 76, 80, 93 Noble, Lisa 61, 74 Oakley, Tracy 32, 59, 78, 80, 89, 100 Obion, Ed 19, 49, 57, 71, 72, 78, 88, 94, 95, 96 O'Connor, Michelle 61, 80, 88 Odlivak, Cindy 26, 61, 85, 88 Okerstrom, Art 16, 57, 71, 78, 80, 88, 98 Oliver, Mr. Vincent J. 13, 54 Osterman, Mark 93, 118, 126, 156 Otic, Mike 61 Otic, Olivera 44, 48, 65, 80, 88, 108, 109, 118, 125, 126, 128, 136 Otic, Susie 63 Parker, Steven 61 Pawlus, Mr. Edward 54, 63 Perrine, Cindy 61 Perrine, Donna 57 Piatek, Marylou 118, 125, 126 Pilarcik, Bernard 29, 57, 88 Pilarcik, Michael 59, 88 Pilipovich, Ken 62 Piper, Debbie 22, 28, 49, 57, 65, 80, 88 Piper, Malcolm 16, 78, 102, 118, 125, 126. 148 Plemons, Pam 37, 118, 125, 126 Plemons, Rhonda 46, 65, 78, 80, 88, 94,95, 104, 105, 108, 109, 119, 126, 128, 135 Plemons, Theresa 22, 23, 45, 46, 107, 108, 109, 119, 122, 125, 126, 128, 142 Polak, Jackie 6, 42, 49, 74, 78, 80, 119, 125, 126, 147 Polak, Jim 16, 59, 71, 78, 88 Poropat, Mr. Joseph 54 Postell, Melody 63 Posted, Natalie 22, 44, 46, 59, 69, 79, 80, 88 Preneta, Bob 56, 76, 80, 93 Preneta, Rich 76, 78, 93, 119, 125, 126 Pustek, Frank 26, 47, 49, 59, 71, 78, 99 Queen, Greg 59 Queen, Keith 62 Rancich, Melena 61, 74, 80, 88 Rebey, Mr. Bill 54, 78, 79 Reeves, Denise 34, 61, 88 Reeves, Jan 57, 79, 80 Reeves, Tim 61 Renda, Andrea 61, 80 Riggins, Jeannine 6, 44, 59, 69, 74, 88 Rodgers, Harold 31, 36, 71, 85,119, 125, 126, 145 Rodgers, James 61, 93 Rodriguez, Noemi 33, 57 Rodriguez, Pablo 18, 61, 88 Rogers, Donna 62, 147 Roman, Frank 26, 59, 65, 88 Roman, Maria 62 Rooke, George 18, 61 Rooke, Jackie 88, 93, 119, 126, 147 Rooke, Tammy 59 Ruzich, Luann 61, 88 Ryan, Meda 57 Sabol, Marina 29, 119, 126 Sargent, Chris 44, 57, 65, 88, 96, 105, 108, 109, 128 Sarvanidis, Chris 63 Scher, Dave 59, 76, 93 Scher, Dawne 79, 93, 110, 111, 119, 126 Scott, Pam 63 Seman, Ron 43, 92, 94, 95, 120, 124, 126, 145 Senics, Paula 61, 74, 80, 84, 88 Shadle, Ronda 44, 59, 80 Shanner, Mrs. Dorothy 51 Shebish, Becky 26, 59, 80, 96, 100 Sheldon, Miss Beverly 54 Shelton, Noble 62 Shepherd, Phronnie 62 Simants, Jim 61, 88, 93 Simants, Sue 63 Singel, Mary 28, 49, 79, 93, 102, 120, 126, 150 Skaggs, Jay 76, 19, 59, 78, 88, 101 Slack, Chris 44, 57, 81, 88, 93, 101 Slack, Debbie 44, 59, 80, 88 Smith, Becky 62 Smith, Scott 56, 88 Smolen, Jon 57, 80, 93 Sorota, Mr. John 18, 88 Sotello, Eugene 61, 88 Sotello, John 18, 88 Spencer, Linda 34, 61 Stahura, Elaine 59, 69, 74, 80, 88 Stahura, Julie 28, 29, 48, 79, 125, 126, 137, 120 Stampher, Stephanie 48, 61, 80 Stasik, Suann 44, 56, 65, 104 Stephens, Mary 57 Stincic, Cindy 62 Stincic, Usa 57, 88, 100 Stincic, Pam 63 Stoffer, Mr. Von 54 Strabavy, John 57, 89, 94, 95, 108, 109, 128 Stribiak, Debbie 26, 61, 80, 88 stribiak, Mike 16, 19, 59, 88, 99 Summey, Cindy 61 Surdy, Mr. Jerome 55, 76, 79, 99, 102 Svitko, Michelle 69, 78, 88, 120, 125, 126, 131 Svitko, Rosie 44, 59, 80, 88 Swingle, Monica 120, 126 Sylwestrowicz, Mark 62 Sylwestrowicz, Richard 61 Taylor, Bill 93, 120, 126 Taylor, Debbie 59, 88 Taylor, Mr. Jack 55, 88 Taylor, Jack 18, 61, 76, 93 Tenorio, Roberta 26, 61, 88 Thorn, George 61 Thorn, Patricia 49, 89, 110, 120, 126 Tinsley, Linda 22, 61 Tobias, David 16, 120, 126, 129 Tobias, Kevin 59, 88 Tobias, Paul 62 Trevino, Connie 59 Trevino, Eduarda 47, 82, 88, 108, 109, 121, 126, 128 Turner, Mr. Arnold 55 Ulloa, Danny 61, 93 Ulloa, Helen 63 Ulloa, Jerry 19, 49, 59, 78, 88, 93, 101, 105 Ulloa, Sandy 63 Ulrich, Mr. James 55, 89 Urbanik, Vicki 59, 79, 80, 89, 96, 100, 110 Vajda, Michael 16, 18, 59, 88 Vanek, Angelique 45, 46, 88, 110, 121, 126 Vanek, Monique 59 Van Meter, Craig 63 Van Meter, Doug 59 Vargas, Laura 63 Vasilovik, Eileen 47, 82, 88, 108, 109, 121, 126, 128 Vasquez, Ann Marie 44, 56 Vasquez, Audie 63 Vasquez, Pam 22, 59, 80, 88, 100 Vavrek, Edward 59, 88, 96 Vavrek, Susan 22, 23, 49, 80, 88, 92, 94, 95, 96, 111, 121, 124, 126, 141 Villarreal, Diane 59 Villarreal, Jesse 61 Wajvoda, Dan 93, 121, 126, 142 Wallace, Evonne 63 Wallace, Tom 28, 61 Ward, Ronda 22, 23, 44, 59, 79, 80, 88 Westerfield, Anna 63 Whitlock, Greg 61 Whitlock, Jeff 16, 98, 122, 125, 126 Whitman, Mark 56 Whitten, Rick 57 Williams, Brian 63 Williams, Dawn 61, 79, 80 Williamson, Ed 16, 30, 42, 57 Williamson, Mike 61 Williamson, Mike J. 80, 88 Witczak, Jim 15, 18, 61, 80, 93 Woods, Steve 63 Wright, Ed 45, 78, 88, 94, 95, 99, 121, 125, 126, 150 Wright, Tim 61 Wright, Tom 57, 93 Wunder, Ed 18, 61, 73, 93 Yanas, Donna 26, 38, 46, 61, 69, 80, 84 Yanas, Kay 56, 78, 88, 94, 95, 96 Yazvec, Laura 59 Yokum, Eddie 62 Young, Bonnie 62 Young, Brenda 62 Young, Jim 93, 121, 126, 137 Young, Mike 121, 126 Young, Sherri 22, 59 Zabala, Mike 62 Zahorsky, Tim 16, 18, 59, 88, 96, 99 Zambrana, Ferando 63 Zimmerman, Helen 57 Zorich, Greg 18, 59, 71, 88, 96 Zrnchik, Joe 45, 76, 78, 93, 122, 125, 126, 146 Zrnchik, Veronica 44, 59, 78, 88, 100 Zubeck, Mr. Raymond 55, 100 155 closing It is June; it is summer; it is the end of another school year. The classrooms are all empty; the halls are quiet; the doors are all locked. Moreover, only the cleaning personnel remain behind to clean up what is left of the last traces of school life. Locked doors mean that school has ended. Mark Osterman is the last student to leave. - ____________________________________________________. -