Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1982 volume:

1982 REFLECTOR WHITING HIGH SCHOOL 1751 OLIVER STREET WHITING, INDIANA 46394 VOLUME 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING 2 STUDENT LIFE 4 ACADEMICS 24 ORGANIZATIONS 44 SPORTS 68 PEOPLE 96 ADS 130 CLOSING 156 INDEX 158 IT WASN’T JUST Same old school, same old faces, same old classes right? Wrong! No year is exactly like another and this was certainly different. Many changes came about — and people barely noticed them. A new varsity basketball coach, a new band director, and other new teachers were a few of the faces that we’d seen this year. For these people, it wasn ' t just anot her year, it was a new beginning. For the freshmen coming from other schools, it was a totally new place, and a totally differ- ent year. Several of the familiar sites around Whiting have changed a little also. The addition on the library and the building of new stores uptown were being completed as the year pro- gressed. A new video room was built by the students of wood shop, several computers were purchased, and colorful lockers were installed over Christmas vacation. There were a few other minor changes also, but all to- gether things looked a bit different around school this year. Even though this year might have looked the same at first, there was definitely something different about 1982. Because with all of the various people, new friends and teachers, and the successes we’d had. IT WASN’T JUST ANOTHER YEAR! ANOTHER YEAR frJh i wry ' 1 4 ft iZ f 1 i 41 i i i ' t [W m !_ ■ W tT : { STUDENT LIFE ' WHERE DID THE At the July 4th carnival, G. Riggins and N. Polak show off their prizes. Summer is the season every student looks forward to during the school year. Unfortunately, for the W.H.S. students, summer doesn’t last long enough. Three days after school let out, stu- dents were back in school, either work- ing, atten ding summer school, or taking a course in Driver’s Ed. You know that school is approaching when July 4th rolls around. This year’s July 4th parade can be described in one word — “WET”. Despite the rain, the people of Whiting enjoyed themselves, in the evening, at the annual carnival at Whiting Park. Despite the rain, D. Yanas finds time to smile. At the Calumet College Superfest, J. Filipek and L. Danielides prepare food. 6 SUMMER GO? After the new carpeting was installed in the Study Senior girls enjoy a return to the Renaissance at King Richard’s Fair. Hall, A. Renda returns the desks to their original places. 7 JR . SR . PROM: A NIGHT As the prom finally begins, A. Curosh and S. Flo- res take advantage of a slow dance. May 15 marked a special night for all who attended the 1981 Jr. Sr. prom. The Juniors chose “Stairway to Heaven” as the theme of this year’s prom. Burgundy and silver were the colors of the prom. A winding stairway, silver palm trees, and a hanging moon decorated the walls of Wicker Park. Music was provided by the ORIGINALS. As the clock struck midnight happy couples departed with fond memories that won’t soon be forgotten. T. Boyle and J. Justak pose for a quick picture before attending prom. J. Sotello tells D. Kapitan his plans for after prom. The night’s entertainment was provided by a hyp- the count of three, notist. These volunteers are starting to awake at J. Kasper, B. Dado, M. Williamson, and L. Havi- ley wait for the band to arrive. S TO REMEMBER Prom couples are alone at last on a quiet dance floor. Tender moments are shared by D. Holden and M Rancich. Standing by the stairway, a happy D. Kristek and E. Guajardo show that they are having a good time. T. Gabrish and J. Fritz relax after their dinner. 9 HOMECOMING 1981 ... AN Homecoming nominees eagerly await the announcement of the queen. Spirit Week, rivalry and floats wei, ' only a part of Homecoming 1981. The halls were decorated with signs, streamers, and students dressed accord- ing to “spirit days.” Mix and Match day, Western day. Character day, and Green and White day all made up “Spirit Week.” The efforts of the Senior Class paid off when they captured 1st place for their float “Smoke Em”, and their car, “Barbeque thoz Eagles.” This year the Spirit Stick was awarded to the Sopho- mores. The annual game was highlight- ed by the crowning of Queen Paula Sen- ics and Mr. Football John Burosh. The Oilers suffered a bitter defeat to Lake Station. The final score was 14-8. The following night all sorrows were forgotten when students danced to the music provided by NETWORK. Seniors fire up on the winning float entitled “Smoke Urn!” UNFORGETTABLE WEEK Junior girls decorate their hallway during spirit week. 1981 court from L-R is C. Rodriguez, L. Vargas, P. Wajvoda, Queen P. Senics, M. Rancich, C. Odlivak. Homecoming Queen Paula Senics and Mr. Foot- ball John Burosh pose for a quick picture at the dance. TOMORROW’S DREAM The theme of the Sectional Sweet- heart dance was Tomorrow’s Dream, and two dreams did come true. During the half-time of the Lew Wallace bas- ketball game, it was announced that Ro- berta Tenorio was selected as the 1982 Sectional Sweetheart. Following that announcement came another, the name of 1982 Mr. Basketball, Andrew Cur- osh. After the photographs were taken, the queen and her court left the floor. The Oilerettes then danced onto the floor, performing to the music of Genesis. The following night the Sectional Sweetheart dance was held in the boys’ gym. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the music of Power Struggle. The festivities were all centered around the boys’ upcoming basketball Sectional, in which the boys would be defending their Sectional Championship of 1981. A night of romance at the Sectional Sweetheart dance. 12 The 1982 Mr. Basketball, Andrew Curosh and the Sectional Sweetheart, Roberta Tenorio. Those freshmen girls know how to liven’ up a dance. R. Siera is doing her thing. J. Fritz and T. Gabrish are dreaming about tomor- row. Senior nominees for Sectional Sweetheart (1 to r): J. Justak, Sectional Sweetheart — R. Tenorio, and E. Guajardo. 13 PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALOT OF GUTS Have you ever walked through the halls of Whiting and seen a girl wearing knickers, or wearing a different style of shoes that you wouldn’t wear? You’d probably think that these people have alot of guts, but not really. It is just the fashion! They are comfortable enough to wear it and they usually start a new trend. Examples of some fashions are, cow- boy boots, izod and rainbow shirts, boat shoes, and monogrammed sweaters. So if you are a punk rocker or a prep- pie, “Congratulations for having the guts,” if you’re not one, maybe you should try it. Showing their knickers are D. Rogers, K. Carroll, and J. Fritz. After finishing up the last step, B. Pustek and G. Kuss, solve the cube. Displaying his Izod shirt is P. Gurekovich; L. Ru- zich shows her ski sweater. YlVuW These feet are modeling the different styles of shoes. 14 AFTER THE 3:00 BELL D. Williams gives her customer her break today. After the 3:00 bell rings, many stu- dents have different things that they do. Most students just go home and sit around, but others have jobs, work out in the gym, or hold fund-raising projects. Sporting events also take place after school. Many hours are spent practicing and participating in sports. Selling goodies after school is S. Rokosz, at a fresh- man bake sale. 15 AREA IMPROVEMENTS C. Zahorsky and B. Dado help put finishing touch- es on the library. M.K. Hruskocy and B. Filipek make use of the renovated library’s material. This was a year of changes. Some of the improvements in the Whiting area are: the renovated library, the senior and junior high’s new lockers, the building of Walgreens and McCrorys, the sport audio-visual room, new video equip- ment, and also computers for the com- puter class. After three months, P. Wajvoda notices the senior-junior high’s new lockers. 1 16 J. Justak and D. Williams on the location of the new Walgreens. Of course, P. Bachusz and B. Carter know how to use the new computers. They’re taking a computer class. Working on the sport’s audio-visual room is D. Polak. ;tCT Oft and COACHES B. Evanich demonstrates the use of the video recorder to J. Preneta. 17 TEACHERS GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP! Every year students give up part of their school time to help out teachers. These aides help students having prob- lems with their subjects. They also aid Miss Sheldon in the school library by putting books back on the shelves and providing her with help she may need. Whiting also has monitors that collect absentee slips and then record them in the attendance book. Teachers’ Aides (1st row, 1-r): J. Carroll, L. Tins- ley, (2nd row) J. Justak, B. Dado, D. Stribiak, (3rd row) J. Simants, F. Knott, B. Koleszarik. Monitors (1-r): K. Mahony, J. Huckaby, and J. Macak. Library assistants (sitting 1-r): R.Tenorio, L. Tins- Kusbel, J. Justak, R. Macko. ley, C. Zahorsky, A. Westerfield, (Standing) K. 18 SERVICE WITH A SMILE K. Kuss checks to make sure the popcorn is hot. G. Stevenson and P. Winn wait for the customers Getting a hot dog for a hungry customer is P. to make up their minds. Stincic. An important part of every basketball and football game is the concession stand. Every halftime Karen Kuss, Gary Stevenson, Pam Stincic, and Peggy Winn stand behind the counter with Mr. and Mrs. Sorota trying to serve all the hungry people before halftime is over. No matter how busy they get, you can be sure that at Whiting, you will get ser- vice with a smile. S. Harbin sneaks a snickers for himself. 19 STATISTICALLY SPEAKING Behind every game, match, or meet there is always someone taking statistics. At Whiting, these girls are called “Stat Girls” or “Mat Maids”. These girls always find time to make it to every sporting event to keep stats for the coaches. Many people appreciate these statistics, especially the players, so they will know what they did during the game. Although it looks easy, it ' s a tough job. Baseball and Cross Country stat girls are: J. Fritz, A. Obermiller, K. Shebish. Frosh basketball stats are: J. Justak. M. Fitzpa- trick Absent: K. Saksa. The Varsity boys’ basketball stat girls are: (1st N. Cornelius, L. Haviley (2nd row) Alt. S. Pivo- row) C. Odlivak, A. Obermiller, M. Dominguez, varnik. 20 Gi rls’ basketball stats are: (1st row) M.K. Hrus- kocy, A. Obermiller, P. Wajvoda, (2nd row) M. Klein, D. Close, N. Cornelius, S. Rokosz. The Mat Maids are: (1st row)L. Gormley, M.J. Grdina, P. Renda, K. Carroll, (2nd row) A. Renda, L. Guajardo, K. Clark, E. Rodriguez, Spon. Coach Rebey (3rd row) D. Wood, J. Ciers, D. Striblak, C. Stincic Stat girls show that it isn’t all hard work. The Volleyball stat girls are: (1st row) D. Dobrowolski, L. Haviley, M. Klein (2nd row) L. Ruzich, A. Obermiller, M.J. Grdina 21 Students who had worked hard and put in many long hours were rewarded for their outstanding effort in academic achievements. Some earned a scholarship “W” for maintaining a “B” average or higher for an entire year. Teachers voted on students that showed certain qualities as Boys’ and Girls’ state Representatives and Alter- nates. Nancy Cornelius was named the re- cipient of the DAR award. Another award, the Hugh O’Brian, was won by Becky Mateja. EFFORTS BRING AWARDS, Academic All State awards in Basketball were giv- and A. Curosh (honorable mention), en to J. Filipek (honorable mention), T. Gabrish, Senior N. Cornelius was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution award. Sophomore Scholarship “W” winners (first row, L. to R.): P. Stincic, H. Ulloa, B. Mateja, S. Ulloa, (second row): T. Gazda, D. Kovacek, C. Gregor, and J. Filipek. 22 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO STUDENTS Sophomore B. Mateja earned the Hugh O ' Brian Senior Scholarship “W” winners (L. to R.): P. mants. r( i Jaroszewicz, M. Jerzyk, N. Cornelius, and J. Si- 4-. L i . 4 3 w ' % Junior Scholarship “W” winners; P. Renda, and E. Yocum. Hoosier State Alternates (L. to R.): E. Wunder, J. Hoosier State Representatives (L. to R.): N. Cor- Kasper, P. Senics, and M. Jerzyk. nelius, J. Simants, D. Yanas, and T. Gabrish. 23 ACADEMICS ENGLISH “Of course I know my parts of speech, Mr. Ulrich”, says J. Sotello. J. Justak plays back a taping of the radio play “Rip Van Winkle”. English is an important subject at Whiting High. Seven semesters are re- quired to graduate. Freshman to senior year students keep busy writing compo- sitions, giving book reviews, learning speech skills, and improving their gram- mar. Freshman year is devoted to learning the fundamentals of English. Mrs. De- Peugh’s speech students gain confidence in speaking before groups. Junior year is spent studying America’s greatest sto- ries, and senior year prepares you for the future, business or college. This year the English department gained a new face. Miss Wozniak has obtained the position of the retired Mr. Kompier. M.Aicher listens in on J.Kometz’s instructions for K. Brimer. 26 TALK Sophomore speech students act out their required pantomine. In the library, P. Stincic finds answers to her gram- mar assignment. R. Tenorio types her term paper for Rhetoric Eng- lish. Mrs. Hanis gives extra help to D. Bobos and C. Klein. 27 COUNT ME IN! The math department this year has many new things to offer, such as, a new Apple computer and two new remedial math courses. At W.H.S. there are different levels of math for different occupational pursuits. The computer will be not only used by the math department, it will also be used by the entire school. P. Gurckovich tries to figure out where he went wrong. K. Gyure shows how to use the new computer. K. kuss must think she is going around in circles in geometry. :$ V. Montero tries a new method to work out coin problems in Algebra. V. Jakubik and P. Lund find the area of the inside box. Do you think A. Postell and M. Rowden know what they are doing? Don’t let them fool you. J. Copeland shows how to use a protractor in geom- etry. 29 WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY At Whiting you have the option of taking five courses in science. In general science, you learn the fun- damental laws and principles of science. In biology, usually taken sophomore year, you learn basically about the plant and animal life. During the junior year, students are taught how to mix chemi- cals to form different elements in chem- istry. As seniors, adv. chemistry and physics are available to the students. In these courses, you learn how to deter- mine different elements and the laws that govern the earth. Showing how to heat a substance the correct way is K. Mahony. Mrs. Gergel shows B. Evanich and M. Harbin how “What is this thing?” wonders a couple of biology to use the weighing scale. students. 30 After mixing the chemicals, D. Kapitan looks in the book to see what she does next. C. Gregor wonders which bone he broke. 31 PAST TO PRESENT A. Obermiller puts the finishing touches on her export map in economics. Social studies is a series of courses from careers to economics. Freshmen begin with a semester of careers, where they learn what types of occupations they would like to enter. Next, is civics which discusses the origin of our state and national government. The sophomores study world history. It offers them an opportunity to become involved in the world around them. Colonial life and birth of the United States government are the essentials in a junior’s study of American History. Economics gives the senior students a better understanding of our economic in- stitutions. They also learn about the form and function of American govern- ment by taking a one semester course in government. F. Knott realizes that current events is an impor- tant part of any social studies class. B. Dunn takes a firm stand on the Bill of Rights. 32 B. Justak and D. Close find an opportunity to look for future careers. Consumer education is a difficult subject for C. J. Kasper and C. Odlivak fight over war and peace Vavrek. in government class. 33 FOREIGN FUN WITH A FLAIR Although Spanish and German are two different languages and cultures; learning them can be the same process. The first year stresses the different Spanish and German sounds from the English sounds. The also do oral read- ings. Entering the second year, stress is put on vocabulary and sentence structure. Reading material becomes more diffi- cult but the knowledge accumulated makes the study enjoyable. During the third year, practically all work is completed in the languages and much is learned about the cultures. “Should I raise a stein and drink a beer?” thinks L Bucko in German I. D. Banaszak learns to conjugate verbs in Spanish I. In Spanish II, S. Blesik and J. Chorba learn about Mexico and its cultures. 34 R. Rutherford helps Mr. Ulrich display Deutsh- Speaking only in Spanish, third year Spanish stu- dents take time out for a quick pic. land to German 1 class. T. Evanich demonstrates how to use the Spanish lab. TODAY’S STUDENTS . . . TOMORROW’S BUSINESSMEN For those students who plan to work after high school, a business curriculum is a must. This year new electric typewriters were an addition to the typing classes, making it easier for some to type. Taking business classes are not just for the business minded students. Stu- dents with college prep courses also take typing and shorthand to help them with term papers and to make it easier to take notes. M. McGowan practices keeping her eye on the copy. In Shorthand II, M. Jerzyk take dictation from a tape recorder. Listening intensly while Mr. Faulkner explains the principles of bookkeeping and accounting are C. Cribari and M. Fitzpatrick. 36 These students show how to insert the paper prop- erly before showing their typing skill. “Board” with shorthand is K. Carroll and M. McGowan. B. Daly shows how he can type 30 w.p.m. with one hand. Two students, C. Stincic and J. Ciers, explain how to close a ledger in bookkeeping. 37 MUSIC IS A Music and Art which are both a one semester course are two of the most en- joyed classes at W.H.S. In Music class you learn how to read notes and you also learn about some composers. There is also a Chorus class for students who are interested in a fu- ture teaching of music and voice. After showing basic talents with cray- ons, chalk, paints, etc. in your first year of art, students may also challenge themselves by taking advanced art or Ceramics. Checking out the latest hit songs of Richard Strauss are E. Hruskocy, D. Bobos, and C. Pope. Being fascinated by her work of art, N. Henson discovers a hidden tallent. These ceramic students give their opinion on each other’s projects. 38 FINE “ART” These freshman music students are showing their fellow classmates how to play an instrument. Creating his “mess-terpiece, R. Kuss has fun fingerpainting. Helping Mrs. D put up some artwork are J. Puente and R. Livingston. Giving the music teacher a hand, T. O’Keefe changes an album. GETTING IN SHAPE The physical education program was designed to help students get into shape, and to teach them to know their bodies, and how they function. A wide variety of activities is offered in gym class. A few things to do are swimming , running, ex- ercising, weightlifting, and team sports. P.E. seems to be a favorite course here. But health class on the other hand, has been considered to be a pretty tough subject. For example: How many mus- cles and bones are in the human body? How many organs? Systems? For the answers to these questions and others you might not know, health is the place to learn them. ' — i r i _ K Sl 1 fss Rl 1 , J 1 rll P i l 1 111 i j i i i ii i i rzii l___D Advanced P.E. student, S. Flores fills up a volley- The boys try to show the girls who are the champs ball. in volleyball. 40 AND KNOWING WHY 41 THE WORKING WORLD— Sewing students take a quick glance at the camera before measuring their patterns for a 3-piece suit they’re making. It looks like R. Kantowski is cooking under pres- sure again. R. Mindas is taking a break from welding a cabinet door to the hindge. The cooking class learns to use differ- ent tools in cooking such as blenders, mixers, measuring cups, etc. They also learn how to bake certain foods or how to make delicious hors’de voures. Their recipes are just as appetizing as Julia Childes. Sewing class is also taught by Miss Kowal. The students learn how to set patterns, cut material, and use the sew- ing machines. Sewing is a class where you can use creative ideas for designing new fashions in clothes and it helps to prepare you possibly for becoming an- other Gloria Vanderbilt or Calvin Kl ein. The Industrial Arts classes consist of Print Shop, Machines, Metals, Woods, and Drafting. Each class has their own set of machinery. Wood Shop was fur- nished with a new wood planer this past year. Mr. Rebey, Mr. Hall, and Mr. Poro- pat are the teachers for these Classes. With their widespread knowledge of teaching, the students learn how to use the machinery skillfully and carefully. Each person will have the ability to go out on his own into carpentry, steel mills, or even architecture. FROM THE INSIDE AND OUT Mr. Rebey shows two students how to cut the wood evenly. T. Gazda shows how to find the setting on the machine cutter. “Hey! Let go of my arm!” shouts a painful G. Grdina as A. Curosh grins deviously while pulling the wood through the wood plnaer. Can G. Koleszarik and A. Campos possibly be the new Cindcrfellas at work? 43 ORGANIZATIONS MAKING HEADLINES Looking through old yearbooks are P. Gurekovich and P. Senics. M. Hruskocy meets typing deadlines. Reflector staff (1. to r.) J. Kometz, K. Kubacki, M. Hruskocy, L. Gacsko, K. Shebish, P. Wajvoda, J. Evanich. (not pictured — Becky Mateja) Posted, L. Haviley, P. Senics, M. Rancich, M. Fritz, J. Carroll, B. Pustek, P. Gurekovich, and B. 46 L. Gacsko and L. Haviley are kept busy organizing advertisements. Editor K. Shebish finally gives in to the camera. Did you ever ask yourself, “Exactly who works on Whiting High School’s yearbook?” That question is easily an- swered, the Reflector staff. This year’s staff is composed of 1 6 stu- dents who contribute their originiality to every layout they do. These students are kept busy September thru March so the yearbooks are ready to be distributed be- fore summer vacation begins. The class is supervised by Mr. Paul Laub. The appointed editor, Karen Shebish, attended Indiana University’s Journal- ism Camp. There she learned the proper techniques used in forming a yearbook. J. Fritz puts the final adjustments on her layout. 47 VOICE OF Voice of the Oilers is the new motto of the Tattler, which is the school’s news- paper. The staff has many new mem- bers. Different people are in charge of various departments. Some sections of the paper include sports, features, and news. They have to meet deadlines and have the paper printed and ready to dis- tribute to the students. Staff members also go to local merchants for ads to sup- port the Tattler. Many students await the holiday editions of the Tattler. One money-making project is the dime-a- lines, in the Valentine’s Day edition. The Tattler staff includes front row 1 to r: N. Cornelius, A. Renda. P. Jaroszewicz, P. Renda, C. Odlivak, J. Kasper, J. Macak, M. Harbin, M. Wunder, J. Winebrenner, N. Fehrman, B. Harding. Editor, N. Cornelius discusses a problem with her advisor Mrs. Hanis. 48 THE OILERS Editor N. Cornelius shows her reaction to some suggestions. While in the darkroom, J. Winebrenner, Tattler’s photographer uses the enlarger to size a picture. P. Renda uses her typing skills in Tattler. YEA, RAH, TEAM! During the summer, B-squad and Varsity cheer- July parade, leaders decorated a truck and entered it in the 4th of Loyalty, leadership, scholar- ship, and ability comprised the list of qualifications for cheerleaders. The cheerleaders of W.H.S. showed very much enthusiasm at football and basketball games. Be- sides cheering the team on, it was their duty to boost the crowd’s spirit. Win or lose, cheerleaders smiled proudly, showing the true Oiler spirit. Varsity cheerleader Debbie Harris. Varsity cheerleader Paula Senics. Varsity cheerleader Stella Flores. 50 B-squad cheerleaders (top to bottom): S. Si- M.K. Hruskocy. mants, B. Mateja, M. Postell, R. Kantowski, Varsity cheerleader Melena Rancich. Varsity cheerleader Kelly Mahony. Freshmen cheerleaders (top to bottom): T. Mar- cotte, S. Ulm, K. Linko, D. Fitzpatrick. Cheerleaders cheer the Oilers onto another vic- tory. 51 PRACTICE MAKES Oilerettes perform to the beat of the band at a home football game. The Oilerettes are composed of flags and poms. The Oilerettes are now under the leadership of Danni McKinney. Being an Oilerette is not all fun and games. Practice commences every morn- ing at 7:00 a.m. Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed as well as the flags. Getting up early, or practicing in the summer heat may not be too rewarding, but after a good performance and a warm applause, Oilerettes feel it was well worth it. Officers of the Oilerettes are (L to R): R. Sierra and D. Yanas. Keeping time to the music is a quality the Oilerettes display. PERFECT On a wet 4th of July, D. Yanas still smiles proudly. 53 WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL The Whiting High School Marching Band. Mr. Boyd is pleased with another band perfor- mance. As the seasons change so does the band. When the school year begins in the Fall, the band is hard at work practicing marching. They provide the half-time show at the football games. As the snow falls and the basketball season ap- proaches, the band moves indoors. The Pep Band adds to the excitement of the game. With Christmas fast approach- ing, the Concert Band starts preparing for their Christmas concert. As Winter changes to Spring, the concert Band again begins the task of presenting the Spring concert. When vacation starts, and the summer sun is hot, the Marching Band takes on the chore of leading the Whiting 4th of July Parade. Directing the band in his first year is Mr. Steven Boyd. Under his direction members of the band traveled to the WJOB radio station. There they enter- tained listeners with Christmas music. 1 Band officers are: L. to R. Pres. L. Gacsko, Sec. D. McGowan, Tres. K. Carroll. Rogers, Band Director S. Boyd, Vice Pres. M. 54 —THE BAND DOES IT ALL These band members sure know how to get fired up. T. Gazda is wide-awake for morning practice. The drum section keeps a steady beat while playing a Christmas song. M. McGowan is an ideal Drum Majorette. 55 BOOSTER CLUB BOOSTS MORALE OF ATHLETES The main purpose of the Booster Club is to raise the morale of the school. The Booster Club members are: (top to bottom 1-r) R. Kantowski, J. Justak, M. Grdina, P. Renda, A. McHale, P. Wilkening. S. Ulloa, H. Ulloa, D. Dobrowolski, D. Wood, M. Hruskocy, L. Gacsko, J. Fritz, C. Zahorsky, M. Fitzpatrick, D. Rogers, M. Rancich, S. Flores, Bottom: P. Senics, L. Havi- ley, A. Renda, M. Dominguez, J. Justak, D. Stri- biak, R. Tenorio, K. Mahony, D. Yanas, M. Jer- zyk. cheering block tries to back the team on to victory; however, win or lose, the school is still behind them. One of the main things the Booster Club did this year was to decorate the Homecoming attendant’s float. The Booster Club also organized the annual Homecoming parade, and sponsored the annual Sectional Sweetheart Dance. This year the sponsorship was taken on by Miss Carol Kowal. Booster Club Officers (top-bottom): J. Justak, L. Haviley, Sponsor Miss Kowal, P. Senics, K. Ma- hony. 56 “Y”, IT’S THE “W” CLUB Members include (L-R): L. Gacsko, B. Pustek, M. Jerzyk, D. Yanas, C. Odlivak, (2nd row) J. Filipek, P. Rodriquez, M.K. Hruskocy, B. Mateja, D. Dobrowolski, M. Posted, (3rd row) J. Rodgers, G. Sotello, M. Beno, J. Sotello, J. Macak, M. Staple- ton, (4th row) P. Wajvoda, L. Danielides, T. Ga- brish, M. Rowden, M. Wunder, M. Franco, (5th row) K. Mahony, B. Dunn, J. Burosh, H. Gonza- lez, A. Curosh, (6th row) L. Haviley, B. Koles- zarik, M. Polak, G. Grdina, D. Kristek. The “W” Club consists of all students active in sports who have met the re- quirements to receive a letter. After a letter is awarded, members are able to purchase a sweater and or jacket. Seven letters enable one to receive a green “W”. Mr. William Rebey is the club spon- sor once again. The basic intent of this club is to keep busy all the members in athletic events, and to keep an interest in athletics at Whiting High School. Club member M. Beno boosts spirit of club and class. “W” Club officers are (L-R): S. Pivovarnik, Sec- President; C. Odlivak, Vice-President. retary-Treasurer; Mr. Rebey, Sponsor; A. Curosh, 57 STUDENTS WORK TO IMPROVE SCHOOL The Student Council is formed by elected representatives from each home- room. The students discuss the problems and bring up their ideas of how they could improve the school. The Student Council also sponsors all Homecoming activities and the Home- room Volleyball Tournament. The Student Council sponsor is Mr. Kountoures. The Student Council has a student ex- change week. During that week the re- presentatives go to different schools to get new ideas for our school, and stu- dents from other schools come to our school, hoping to impart new ideas to Whiting High students. A. Obermiller and L. Ruzich take time out to share a smile with a friendly monster, in a student council assembly. Student Council officers (1 to r), J. Jefchak, sec., R. Tenorio, treas., sponsor Mr. Kountoures, D. Kristek, pres., M. Rancich, vice-pres. J. Ciers gets ready to sneak a junior sign above senior lockers during Homecoming week. Student Council representatives: (bottom 1 to r) (top) P. Arredondo, S. Rokosz, R. Kantowski, P. D. Kristek, J. Macak, G. Grdina, M. Rancich, D. Tobias, J. Justak, N. Fehrman. Harris, M. Dominguez, J. Jefchak, L. Tenorio, ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER, AND LEADERSHIP Returning members include (1st row): P. Jar- Yanas, (2nd row) J. Filipek, T. Gabrish, J. Si- oszewicz, N. Cornelius, M. Jerzyk, C. Odlivak, D. mants. Not pictured: E. Wunder. P. Jaroszewicz and C. Odlivak recite an oath at their initiation. N. Cornelius shows the solemnity of the formal initiation. Each year teachers choose students from the Junior and Senior classes to become members of the National Honor Society. These students are chosen by their scholastic achievement, character, leadership, and service to the school. Each year the members have two initi- ations. First, is a formal initiation per- formed by the old members; second, is an informal initiation during school. The formal initiation is held after school. Parents are invited to attend this ceremony. This initiation stresses solem- nity of the organization. The informal initiation is held during school. The new members wear black robes, do peculiar things, and answer questions about various topics. New members include (1st row): M. Grdina, L. Haviley, J. Fritz, P. Renda, K. Shebish, K. Carroll, (2nd row) J. Kasper, J. Buranosky, A. Curosh, B. Evanich. B. Pustek. Not pictured: M. McGowen. N.H.S. officers are D. Yanas, Secretary; Sponsor, Mr. Daniels; and M. Cornelius, President. 59 THE FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA Members include: (1st row, L to R) M. Adams, K. Stamper, J. Baranowski, J. Kometz, B. Bailey. Kuss, P. Wilkening, S. Ulloa, H. Ulloa, B. Larson, (3rd row) P. Stincic, D. Dobrowolski, J. Copeland, R. Mindas, J. Huckaby. (2nd row) A. Vasquez, M. S. Witczak, R. Seira. Dominguez, J. Jefchak, D. Stribiak, J. Justak, S. Mrs. DePeugh preps a guide before parents swarm the school. The F.E.A. has expanded their club to twenty nine members. Mrs. DePeugh is the sponsor of the F.E.A. She instructed the members to serve as guides at the annual Open House. The F.E.A. will continue to expand because of the interest in helping people. Officers of the F.E.A. are: (L to R) D. Yanas, V. Means; S. Stamper, Pres; Mrs. J. DePeugh, spon- Pres; S. Ulloa, treas; M. Fitzpatrick, Ways and sor. 60 “OF CHORUS” WE CAN SING Chorus is a class where students prac- tice singing and prepare themselves to perform during a band and chorus con- cert. There usually is a concert each se- mester. First semester they perform a Christmas concert and then second se- mester a spring concert. Many hours are spent rehearsing out of school. Members use their lunch hour and after school time to practice their songs. During the Christmas season the cho- rus class travels to the Convalescent Home and performs their Christmas carols for the older people. The Chorus is directed by Miss Ben- son. Performing at their Christmas concert the chorus sings carols. A. Renda takes a break during lunch hour practice. 61 JUST PUTTING ON AN ACT This year the Drama Club held its’ 2nd Annual Talent Show. The first place winner was Roberta Tenorio, who danced to the song, “Titles”, from the movie CHARIOTS OF FIRE. The highlight of the show was The Croak- ridge Boys who sang “Elvira.” Last year, during the spring, the Club presented the play, “The Odd Couple”, with Jim Broderick and Steve Parker in the lead roles. This play was a huge suc- cess. This spring they plan on another play, to be directed by Ms. Wozniak. On a mission from God, were the Blues Brothers, L. Haviley and L. Gacsko. J. Simants, J. Macak, and M. Otic play their cards The Croakridge Boys sang to their lovely “Elvira.” right. 62 R. Tenorio danced away with first place. Drama Club officers are (L-R): L. Haviley, L. Gacsko, P. Renda, M. Grdina, and spon. Ms. Ben- son. Members include (L-R): D. Harris, K. Carroll, L. Haviley, P. Renda, J. Fritz, S. Ulloa. 2nd Row: D. Dobrowolski, A. Obermiller, M. Grdina, M. Ran- cich, H. Ulloa, K. Russ, P. Stincic, P. Wilkening. 3rd Row: M. McGowen, A. Westerfield, M.K. Hruskocy, J. Jefchak, L. Gacsko, C. Carroll, S. Parker, J. Winebrenner, J. Baranowski, D. Banas- zak. Oscar (J. Broderick) says, “You better hand over the sports page or else.” 63 PHYSICS CLUB “MATTERS” The physics club of this year is com- posed of six boys who also have physics class. The club sponsors a computer dance where couples are picked for their com- patibility. The club is sponsored by Mr. Sorota. J. Burosh studies the principle of the bow and ar- row in the physics class. First row, 1. to r.) D. Kristek, J. Burosh, L. Danie- zarik - and club sponsor Mr. Sorota. lides, (back row) A. Curosh, T. Gabrish, B. Koles- T. Gabrish demonstrates an experiment while B. results?” Koleszarik and L. Danielides ask, “Where’s the 64 INDUSTRIAL ARTS: BIGGER AND BETTER Members include (t-b, I-r): W. Larson, K. Gyure, K. Hansen, B. Bailey, A. Vasquez, J. Semanchik, J. Rodgers, B. Koleszarik, D. Kris- tek, G. Grdina, M. Senics, P. Grigoriadis, D. Polak, D. Harris, G. Kuss, J. Witczak, J. Flores, C. Sarvanidis, M, Dominquez, R. Tenorio, A. Campos. Starting it’s eighth year, the Industri- al Arts Club is increasing in size. Stu- dents are beginning to understand and appreciate the craftmanship of the club, and that is sure to mean success. This year the club entered it’s annual club car in the Homecoming Parade. Unlike last year’s misfortune, the car started and won the award for the Best Club Car. A fund raiser was held in the spring to raise money for the motor in their car. They made money different articles which they sold. The club also held it’s annual skating party, and a cookout to top off a perfect year. M. Senics enjoys wood shop. 65 SPANISH CLUB GETS SLOW START Though the Spanish Club got a slow start this year, they are still the largest organization in the school. As a result of the slow start, the club was unable to present a float in the annual homecoming parade, but was repre- sented by a car. They held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday Dec. 16. They also sponsored a couple of field trips and a dance. The club ran into some early prob- lems but the officers and members worked hard to make sure the Span- ish Club remains popular. Spanish Club officers are: P. Stincic, Vice- President; S. Rokosz, Freshman Representa- tive; Mr. Taylor, Sponsor; T. Evanich, Presi- dent; M. Grenchik, Freshman Representative; K. Brimer, Clerk Treasurer. T. Evanich prepares to break the piiiata at the Christmas party. Juniors sing Spanish Christmas carols. 66 ■W SPECHEN SIE DEUTSCH German Club members include (B to T) M. L. Bucko, G. Cabrera, B. Daly, M. Wunder. McGowna, D. Rogers, K. Carroll, R. Rutherford, Students enrolled in the German Club must have participated in the study of the Teutonic language for one year. The German Club had a selling project of peppermint sticks and suckers. The club consists of 8 members and is sponsored by Mr. Ulrich. M. Wunder walks to class in his ’Lederhosen.” German Club officers are pres. M. McGowan, ers, and sponsor Mr. Ulrich vice-pres. K. Carroll, Treas. B. Daly, sec. D. Rog- 67 •HI Till i SPORTS J f THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE TEAM Cheerleaders lead cheers, but who fol- lows? The cheering block does! This year, several juniors and seniors orga- nized a cheering section for the basket- ball games. Only those interested in yell- ing and singing were allowed to sit in that area. At the start of the season, the mem- bers were a little rowdy and got in trou- ble for some of their songs. But they set- tled down and became a major force in cheering the team on. B. Evanich leads his famous “Coast to Coast” cheer. Always ready to cheer is K. Mahony 70 GOLFERS GET SANDTRAPPED With the hole one foot away, P. Gurekovich real- Looking down the fairway, B. Pustek lines up his izes he has over swung his shot. next shot. Before the meet E. Wunder takes a few practice swings. The 1981 golf season revolved around six returning letter winners. The team putted its way to an 8-11 record. Five year golf coach Gary Meyer will not be returning. With the four experienced seniors returning, competition will be high for all Five varsity positions in 1982. Last year’s MVP was John Blastik. WHS OPPONENT L Boone Groove L Hanover Central L George Rogers Clark W-W Bishop Noll, E.C. Washington L-W E.C. Roosevelt, Hammond High L George Rogers Clark W River Forest L-W Bishop Noll, E.C. Washington W Lew Wallace L-W Morton, Hammond High W Gary Wirt L-L Morton, E.C. Roosevelt L-L Gavit (double) Record 8-11 Conference 5-9 (1 to r) Coach Meyer, E. Wunder, J. Gurekovich, J. Gurekovich, B. Pustek, G. Kuss, F. Pustek. Witczak, J. Chorba, J. Broderick, M. Wunder, P. 71 SUE PIVOVARNIK HIGH Competition, teamwork, and pride are all a part of being a track team member. The girls’ track team last year had a respectable season with a record of 4-9. Despite this record. Sue Pivovarnik qualified for the Regional Meet and also set a school record in the high jump. Last year’s team set a total of 10 new school records. The lack of team members last year spelled defeat for the Boys’ track team. The boys’ team last year was coached by Mr. Adkins. The girls were coached by Mr. Zubeck. The Most Valuable Runners last year were: Natalie Posted, Cindy Odlivak, and Jay Skaggs. Concentrating on his form, L. Danielides throws the discus. While going for his last lap, A. Vasquez shows his speed. P. Renda shows part of her routine to prepare for the next event. 72 Boys ' Track Team: (1st row) J. Ulloa, A. Vasquez, Danielides, J. Skaggs, G. Koleszarik, P. Bachusz, E. Yocum, J. Huckaby, M. Keown, (2nd row) L. Coach Adkins. JUMPS TO REGIONALS GIRLS’ TRACK— 1981 Girls’ Track Team: (1st row 1. to r.) J. Filipek, K. Shebish, S. Ulloa, K. Carroll, H. Ulloa, K. Kuss, L. Gascko, (2nd) M.K. Hruskocy, A. Renda, B. Ma- teja, M. Postell, C. Odlivak, S. Flores, D. Dobrowalski, M.J. Grdina, (3rd row) L. Kindel, T. Butler, P. Vasquez, N. Postell, B. Shebish, S. Pivo- varnik, P. Renda, Coach Zubeck. W.H.S. Opponent L,W G. Roosevelt, Emerson L Andrean L Lew Wallace L,L Lake Station, Hobart L,W Clark, Tech L Morton W,L Hammond High, Noll L,W Cavit, E.C.W. M. Hruskocy shows the right kind of form. S. Pivovarnik high jumps while C. Odlivak helps her out with a little coaching. BOYS’TRACK— 1981 W.H.S. Opponent L,L Gavit, E.C.S. L,L Tech, Clark L,L Hamd. High, Noll L,L Morton, E.C.R. 73 OH! FOR ONE MORE Words of encouragement are given to A. Curosh from Coach Fritz. Grabbing the third out of the inning is M. Staple- ton. The 1981 baseball season was both victorious as well as disappointing for the Oilers. Even though their record was 8-8 conference and 11-12 overall, it could easily have been better. They lost 7 conference games by 1 run. Even though it was a difficult season 3 Oilers were able to collect individual honors: Andrew Curosh, All-Conference pitcher; John Burosh, All-Conference honorable mention shortstop; and Tim Zahorsky, All-Conference honorable mention catcher and team most valuable player. The Oilers are losing 5 starters but since they have such a strong bench they will hopefully be able to replace them. The Oilers showed much improvement and are looking for a winning season in 1982. J. Burosh — ready for anything. 74 (1. to r.) first row — M. Stapleton, J. Semancik, J. Blake, D. Kristek, (second row) Asst. Coach P. ich, A. Curosh, B. Evanich, D. Holden, B. Koles- Burosh, M. Stribiak, T. Zahorsky, M. Polak, W. Laub, J. Evanich, R. Kuss, N. Fehrman, J. Evan- zarik. Coach E. Fritz. M. Polak shows his form on the mound. 1981 RESULTS W.H.S. OPPONENTS 7 Gary Roosevelt 6 7 Bishop Noll 6 8 E.C. Roosevelt 5 3 Hammond Gavit 4 1 St. Francis DeSales 13 0 St. Francis DeSales 13 9 Hammond High — Forfeit 0 3 Munster 7 6 Munster 2 2 Hammond Tech 4 1 E.C. Washington 2 1 Clark 2 2 Bishop Noll 3 7 E.C. Roosevelt 6 3 Hammond Gavit 4 2 Hammond High 1 3 River Forest 2 12 Hammond Tech 11 4 E.C. Washington 1 5 Hammond Morton 6 0 Clark 2 0 Sectional (Munster) 4 Record 11-12 Conference 8-8 75 FROM This year’s cross country team was a young team gaining four new freshmen and a new coach, Mr. Daniels. The team’s desire was strong but despite of their overall record (4-11), Audie Vas- quez came in 8th in Sectionals qualify- ing for the Regionals finishing 12th. Their Conference record was 2-6. This year’s squad will only be losing 1 letter- man, Jim Rodgers. Though the team is still young, the experience gained this year will pay dividends in the future. Keeping the pace up is Jim Rodgers and Audie Vasquez. 76 ACROSS THE MILES Team members from L. to R. bottom row: B. Tay- A. Vasquez, S. Haviley, B. Evanich, M. Wunder, lor, T. Castle, K. Shebish, T. Evanich, A. Ober- J. Rodgers, and coach Mr. Daniels, miller, T. O’Keefe, R. Kuss. Top row: D. Dollins, ) i i It 1 . 1 1 « tT ' M ; 1 1 it JEj m % 1 m ’ U ■ •« iw 5 “Which way did they go?” 1981 Results Opponent W.H.S. Wirt W Hammond High L Clark L Munster W Gavit L E.C. Washington L Bishop Noll L Hammond Tech W Lowell L River Forest L Morton L E.C. Roosevelt W Lake Station L Highland L Griffith L S. Haviley uses his last breath to finish. IT TAKES A LOT OF “GUTS” Team includes: kneeling, C. Odlivak, L. Haviley, Haney, R. Maleckar, M. Mazur, B. Pustek, Coach M. Rowden, D. Yanas, M. Grenchik, standing, J. Mr. Piatek. Smooth stroking and eye contact is displayed by Donna Yanas. M. Rowden shows concentration, steadiness and careful balancing of the ball. “1 hope this ball goes over the net this time!” is the look on L. Haviley’s face. Although the racketeers had 3 match- es that were decided by one point, the tennis team this year compiled an overall record of 0-8. In the Conference, they tied for 5th place, (qualifying were Cin- dy Odlivak and Bobby Pustek.) The team was anchored by 4 letter- men and 4 new freshmen. The squad this year is losing only 3 lettermen. Getting on those hot courts and trying your best, but you know you’re still los- ing “takes a lot of guts” to keep playing until you win. 1981 Tennis Results Opponent Whiting Washington L Roosevelt L Hammond Tech L Morton L Gavit L Hammond High L Clark L Noll L Noll L Conference 5th Sectionals L M. Mazur shows strength and solid hitting while M. Grenchik looks on. 77 OILERS COME FROM BEHIND IN SEASON THRILLER! After all the practice and learning of plays had come to an end each week, the Whiting football team went to work to try to bring victory to the school. Despite this year’s 3-6 record the Oliers went out and played hard every game. The Oilers won 3 out of their first 5 games outscoring their opponents 101- 79, including a shutout win against Chi- cago Washington. The highlight of the season came against South Central. The Oilers trailed 21-2 at the half and then John Burosh scored three touchdowns to defeat the Satellites of South Central 26-21. John Burosh was given the honor of Mr. Football by the students of Whit- ing High. D. Polak leads the team through the victory hoop. Team includes, 1-r, b-t: D. Brown, M. Adams, C. Pope, M. Senics, E. Hruskocy, E. Sotello, H. Huckaby, M. Aicher, J. Chorba, M. Cooper, D. Polak, B. Dunn, D. Holden, B. Daly, P. Tobias, P. Rodriquez, M. Harbin, K. Queen, J. Macak, A. Curosh, Coach N. Crnkovich, B. Koleszarik, H. Gonzalez, D. Kristek, H. Semancik, G. Grdina, J. Sotello, L. Danielides, R. Kometz, M. Polak, J. Burosh, Asst. Coach E. Fritz, Coach M. Beno. 78 1981 Football Results H. Gonzalez follows D. Polak, his blocker. Whiting Opponent 28 E.C. Washington 7 14 Clark 27 21 Chicago Washington 0 12 LaPorte LaLumiere 24 26 South Central 21 0 River Forest 25 8 North Newton 20 8 Lake Station 14 0 Jimtown 21 Won— 3 Lost — 6 Throwing for a first down is D. Holden. J. Burosh tries to elude a tackier. 79 A SEASON OF Many new accomplishments were gained this year in volleyball. One new thing that happened was the new forma- tion in which the players switched posi- tions with the setter. They also drilled themselves with spiking from all sides, blocking, setting, and most important, serves. By selling candy, the team helped pay for the new long sleeve volleyball uniforms which they received toward the end of their season. They also purchased new nets and standards. The team showed alot of teamwork and hustle this season. They ended their season with a 14-11 record. Showing her form of spiking is S. Pivovarnik, one of the team’s top spikers. Carefully positioning herself, L. Gacsko tries to bump the ball to the setter. Team members include, kneeling: M. Posted, T. Pivovarnik, K. Mahony, M. Dominguez, E. Gua- Butler, M. K. Hruskocy, B. Mateja, G. Riggins, P. jardo, and Coach Miss Benko. Wajvoda. Standing: L. Gacsko, M.A. Jerzyk, S. 80 ACCOMPLISHMENTS A team member tries to block a spike while other teammates wait for the results. One of the team setters is T. Butler. After B. Mateja bumps the ball, team members use it to make a good play. While concentrating on the ball, M. Dominguez hopes for a good bump. 1981 Varsity Results Opponents Whiting Clark L Lake Station W Andrean L Hanover Central W Crown Point W Gary Wirt W G. Lew Wallace W River Forest W Gavit — E.C. WashingtonL-W Munster L Horace Mann W H. Tech-Clark W-L West Side W H. High-Noil L-L Wheeler W La Porte La Lumiere W Morton — E.C. Roosevelt L-W G. Roosevelt W Lake Central L Griffith L Season: 14-11 Conference 81 16-5, NOT BAD FOR A ROOKIE The 1981-82 varsity basketball team finished their season with one of the best records in the school’s history, under the leadership of rookie mentor Bob Klosek. Despite the loss of Coach Meyer and five seniors, the Oilers still managed to win sixteen games and capture the Clark Holiday Tourney defeating Benton Cen- tral 57-54. Plagued by injuries during two key conference games, Bishop Noll and Hammond High, the Oilers suffered de- feats which prevented them from a share of the conference title. Despite the five losses during the sea- son, the Oilers were recognized as one of the best defensive teams in the area and were ranked as high as 17th in the state. Tim Gabrish received special pre-sea- son honors including: STREET AND SMITH’S Magazine — high Honorable Mention list for All-American and HOOSIER BASKETBALL Maga- zine — 1st team All-State. Post season honors included: Academic All-State and All-Conference. David Polak and Andrew Curosh were also named to the All-Conference team. Before “Gabe” does his gorilla dunkies, he gets the eaties for his Wheaties! (Front): Mngr. B. Pustek (Back): Coach Klosek, Boyle, T. Bobos, P. Bachusz, D. Polak. T. Haluska, J. Filipek, A. Curosh, T. Gabrish, T. Coach Klosek gives words of encouragement be- fore the Oilers take the floor. 82 A. Curosh skies over the Rough Riders for an easy T. Bobos shoots for two, while his opponent tries to two. prevent it. Looking for a teammate to pass the ball to is J. Filipek. D. Polak shows why Whiting is one of the best defensive teams in the area. WHS 1981-82 Results OPPONENT 56 Gary Wirt 48 54 Hobart 50 52 Gary West Side 56 77 Culver Military 30 69 Hammond Tech 43 79 Hanover Central 28 91 Crown Point 62 57 Benton Central 54 71 Morton 39 71 Griffith 50 62 E.C. Roosevelt 57 53 Bishop Noll 56 53 Hammond High 58 70 Clark 53 68 Horace Mann 77 73 Gavit 30 57 S B. — St. Joe’s 50 55 E.C. Washington 50 83 River Forest 61 64 Lew Wallace 62 55 Sectionals E.C. Roosevelt 72 83 YOUNG TEAM MATURES QUICKLY The 1981-82 girls’ varsity basketball team had another good season. The team’s overall record was 13-6, and had a Conference record of 6-2. The last Conference game of the season, between Whiting and Bishop Noll determined whom would share the Conference title with E.C. Roosevelt. The game ended in a two point defeat for the Oilers. Thus, the Oilers placed 3rd in the Conference. Coach Paul Laub stated that the team had matured from this experience. This team was young, and is well on its way to being one of the best Whiting has ever had. W.H.S. OPPONENT 50 Wheeler 14 42 Clark 31 26 Highland 35 27 Munster 26 47 Hanover Central 32 35 Morton 30 29 E.C.R. 27 28 E.C.W. 37 35 Lew Wallace 43 47 Lowell 33 34 Gavit 31 47 Hammond High 43 37 Clark 23 43 Tech 36 51 Bishop Noll 53 47 River Forest 41 SECTIONALS: 28 E.C.R. 46 CHRISTMAS TOURNEY: 44 Griffith 37 25 Merrillville 40 OVERALL RECORD 13-6 CONFERENCE RECORD 6-2 Coach Laub gives instructions as the team listens attentively. Which way do I go? Team members include: (1st row, 1 to r): C. Stin- Coach Laub, J. Kometz, C. Vavrek, K. Mahony, S. cic, L. Haviley, B. Mateja, G. Riggins, (2nd row), Pivovarnik, M. Posted. K. Mahony puts it up for an easy two. While shooting a free throw, M. Posted shows her form. J. Kometz shoots over the crowd. 85 WRESTLERS PIN CHALLENGING OPPONENTS The matmen of Whiting had a fairly successful season. They finished with a record of 7-5, and a conference record of 5-3. Greg Grdina, George Koleszarik, and Eric Boland finished first in the Section- al competition which moved them up the road to Regionals. Greg took 2nd in Re- gional and went onto Semi-State. Even though 7 Seniors are leaving the team, it will be strengthened by B-squad members moving up. We would like to wish those 7 seniors good luck in all their future endeavors. Team members kneeling 1 to r: H. Gonzales, D. Kristek, M. Rooke, A. Campos, J. Taylor, E. Bo- land, M. Ewing manager. Standing 1 to r: T. Sum- mey, J.V. Coach, G. Koleszarik, G. Grdina, M. Franco, B. Dunn, P. Rodriquez, Mr. Rebey Head Coach. “Is he pinned or not?” P. Rodriquez is asking him- This Whiting grappler gives his all to pin the oppo- self. nent. Semi-State qualifier G. Grdina. 86 G. Koleszarik drives for a winning move. 1982 VARSITY RESULTS W.H.S. Opponent 27 Lowell 42 45 River Forest 15 47 E.C.W. 16 24 Morton 36 21 Bishop Noll 41 43 Hanover Central 21 24 Gavit 42 47 Hammond High 18 50 Clark 13 46 Tech 18 26 Griffith 45 55 E.C.R. 9 I.L.S.C. Tourney 5th Hammond High Tourney 4th Sectionals 2nd 87 A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE TO THE TOP Coach Vrabel and his squad must have thought that they were on a roller- coaster ride winning their first eight, los- ing the next six, but finishing on top of the hill winning five of their last seven. Not expected to have a winning season, Coach Vrabel’s team surprised the four Gary schools, and cross town rival Clark fighting back from a 15-2 deficit. They barely missed the finals in the J.V. Tour- ney losing to Noll by one point at the buzzer. The future looks a lot brighter for the varsity next year. 1982 JV Results W.H.S. Opponent 47 Gary Wirt 46 40 Hobart 39 42 Gary West Side 34 31 Culver Military 25 40 Hammond Tech 29 55 Hanover Central 40 42 E.C. Washington 36 41 Gavit 34 43 Bishop Noll 42 42 Morton 53 24 Griffith 37 40 E.C. Roosevelt 54 34 Bishop Noll 46 21 Hammond High 48 39 Clark 36 65 Gary Horace Mann 62 51 Gavit 30 46 S.B. St. Joseph’s 56 26 E.C. Washington 41 56 River Forest 51 47 Gary Lew Wallace 34 Season Record 13-8 Conf. Record 3-5 Members include: J. Chorba, S. Haviley, M. Sen- pleton, M. Polak, and Coach Vrabel, kneeling is ics, M. Johnson, N. Fehrman, T. Evanich, M. Sta- manager M. Rowden. 88 WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Team members kneeling (1 to r): C. Pope, S. Jan- T. Summey, D. Dollins, J. Flores, M. Cooper, B. cho, C. Sarvanidis, A. Vasquez, G. Rodriquez, Bailey, D. Brown, D. Terry, Varsity coach Mr. Manager M. Ewing. Standing (1 to r): J.V. coach Rebey. This year the J.V. team had their best season ever. They finished with an excel- lent season record of 11-1. Determination and dedication proved to be their strength as they went into their tournament prepared to come out winners. Chris Sarvanidis and Steve Jancho took first in the competition, which placed the whole team in first and also in a tie for Conference Champions. D. Terry puts his opponent in a bit of pain. A tired A. Vasquez struggles to gain points. 1982 JV WRESTLING RESULTS WHS Opponent 33 Lowell 25 54 River Forest 6 54 E.C.W. 32 36 Morton 27 18 Noll 52 36 Hanover Central 6 47 Gavit 6 33 Hammond High 12 48 Clark 12 42 Tech 12 36 Griffith 35 42 E.C.R. 0 I.L.S.C. Tourney 1st C. Sarvanidis tries to drive his opponent for a pin. FRACTURED FOOTBALL The 1981 Freshmen-Sophomore foot- ball team had a rough course to run as they battled touch opponents. The team, led by experienced sopho- mores plus talented freshmen, equaled an Oiler squad an opponent would soon not forget. Although the season ended with two wins and four losses, Coach Beno ex- pressed, “We were never out of it.” J. Chorba expresses whom he thinks is 1. Another one eats the grass. Frosh-Soph Results W.H.S. Opponent 36 E.C.W.-6 8 Gavit-30 0 Calumet-38 22 E.C.R.-18 0 Griffith-20 8 Lew Wallace- 14 Freshmen-Sophomore Football Team: (front row) C. Pope, M. Cooper, E. Hruskocy, T. Reyna, B. Wunder, K. Kompier, M. Copeland, D. Tinsley (middle row) J. Sandrick, J. Riggins, B. Justak, C. Klein, V. Montero, M. Adams, J. Huckaby, (back row) M. Aicher, J. Chorba, D. Brown, C. Sarvani- dis, J. Flores, Coach Mike Beno, M. Senics, D. Terry. 90 FRESHMEN GAIN EXPERIENCE While being guarded by his opponent, E. Hruskocy C. Klein shows good form in shooting for two. looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. W.H.S. OPPONENT 49 Lake Station 60 33 E.C. Roosevelt 60 54 Calumet 39 31 Gary West Side 32 45 River Forest 30 37 Gary Wirt 48 28 Hammond High 47 43 E.C. Washington 56 52 Griffith 42 42 Hammond Gavit 37 33 Bishop Noll 54 34 Hammond Clark 33 36 Hammond Morton 40 Tourney: Whiting 26 Bishop Noll 66 Record 5-9 1LSC Record 2-5 Going up for a shot after a rebound is F. Roman. The Freshman Basketball team ended their season with a record of 5-9. Al- though the record wasn’t very impres- sive, the boys learned the fundamentals of high school basketball. Under the guidance of new coach, Don Justak, the players displayed a lot of hustle and teamwork. A few of the freshmen players also played Junior Varsity games. This experience will help out the future Junior Varsity team. Team includes: Kneeling, D. Bobos, C. Klein, J. man, T. Castle, B. Justak, M. Mazur. Not includ- Haney, B. Filipek, B. Wunder, standing, Coach ed, V. Montero, T. Reyna. Mr. Don Justak, K. Kompier, E. Hruskocy, F. Ro- 91 NEW COACHING PROVES SUCCESSFUL The J.V. volleyball team under the guidance of new coach, Mr. Laub ended the season with an impressive record of 24-3. Season highlights included a 15 game winning streak, 7-1 conference re- cord, and reaching the finals of the J.V. Tournament. Everyone is looking forward to next year when last year’s mistakes will be corrected for an even better season. Serving the winning point is R. Kantowski. Team picture, kneeling (1-r): A. Postell, J. Preneta, Coach Mr. Laub, C. Stincic, A. Leach, R. Kan- B. Ciers, K. Linko, D. Close, C. Tittle, (top), towski, K. Kubacki, S. Rokosz, and P. Stincic. Opponent Whiting Clark W Lake Station W Andrean W Hanover Central W Crown Point W Gary Wirt W G. Lew Wallace W River Forest W Gavit — E.C. Washington W-W Munster W Horace Mann W H. Tech-Clark W-W West Side W H. High — Bishop Noll W-L Wheeler W A. Postell bumping the ball into action. La Porte La Lumiere W Morton — E.C. Roosevelt W G. Roosevelt W Lake Central L Griffith W Concentrating on her bump is K. Kubacki. 92 LADY OILERS REACH FINALS IN J . V . TOURNEY Team members kneeling (1 to r): K. Kubacki, J. t0 r ) : A. McHale, R. Kantowski, L. Kindel, S. Filipek, B. Ciers, A. Postell, T. Butler, standing (1 Ulm, K. Linko, Coach Miss Benko. riNC UNITING The Junior Varsity team finished the season with a respectable record of 12-6. With four returning players and six new members, they proved themselves a challenge for the opposing team. Season highlights included a double victory over Clark and runner-up in the J.V. Tourney, losing to Gavit in the fin- als. With a lot of hard work over the summer, the team should be much im- proved. 1982 J.V. GIRLS’ RESULTS WHS OPPONENT 43 Wheeler 7 37 Clark 15 23 Highland 20 22 Munster 27 31 Hanover Central 11 16 Morton 23 27 E.C.R. 28 23 E.C.W. 32 42 Lew Wallace 32 43 Lowell 4 35 Gavit 41 32 Hammond High 20 12 Clark 8 32 Bishop Noll 16 38 River Forest 9 CHRISTMAS TOURNEY 34 Bishop Noll 18 34 E.C.R. 14 21 Gavit 35 93 “SUPERSTARS Semi-State qualifier G. Grdina receive his trophy for quickest pin. J. Burosh and A. Curosh were both selected as Honor- able Mention for All Area Football Team; Curosh also All Conference Pitcher, and Burosh, Honorable Men- tion Infielder. A. Vasquez was selected for All Conference Cross Country, and was also the Regional qualifier. B. Mateja was selected for all Conference Team, and S. Pivovarnik was Honorable Mention for girls’ bas- ketball. 94 OF THE FUTURE” M. Jerzyk and B. Mateja were Honorable Men- tion, and S. Pivovarnik was chosen for the All Con- ference volleyball team. D. Kristek, P. Rodriquez, G. Koleszarik, D. Brown, H. Gonzalez, A. Campos, and E. Boland were all Regional qualifiers for wrestling. Last year S. Pivovarnik high jumped her way into the Regional competition. Selected for the All Conference Boys’ Basketball Team were A. Curosh, T. Gabrish, and D. Polak. 95 LOOKS LIKE Mike P. Beno “Beans” — Bas- ketball 1, Track 12, Golf 34, Sport’s Manager 1 234, Art Club 1, “W” Club 4, Chorus 3, Moni- tor 2, Teacher’s Aide 3, Ideal Senior: Most School Spirited, Plans after graduation: Vin- cennes University for coaching or teaching. Timothy John Boyle “Bulk” — Football 123, Basketball 124, Art Club 2, Industrial Arts Club 3, Spanish Club 2, “W” Club 234, Teacher’s Aide 3, Student Council 3, De La Garza 4 — building, Plans after graduation: Professional builder. Arnold Campos “Archie” — Football 12, Wrestling 1234, Track 1, Industrial Arts Club 234, President 4, Spanish Club 1, “W” Club 1234, Student Council 2, Plans after gradu- ation: Take life easy. Robert Bonchik — Art Club 13, Stage Crew 1 , Ideal Senior: Qui- etest, Plans after graduation: College and become a computer programmer. John Burosh “Bur” — Football 1234, Basketball 123, Baseball 1234, Art Club 12, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 1234, Mr. Football 4, Scholarship “W” 14, Top Ten 3, Ideal Senior: Nicest Smile, All Conference: Baseball, Plans after graduation: Attend Indi- ana State University and be- come C.P.A. Janet Lynn Carroll “Winnie” — Spanish Club 123, Oilerette 1, Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123, Marching Band 123, Teacher’s Aide 4, “W” Club 1, Reflector 34, Plans after gradu- ation: Go to college at Purdue Calumet to study nursing. 98 WE MADE IT Nancy Cornelius “Corny” — Volleyball 12, Basketball 123, Stat Girl 4, Art Club 1 23, Boost- er Club 12, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, F.E.A. 2, D.A.R. 4, Sectional Attendent 2, Class Officer 23, Scholarship “W” 1234, Tattler 234, Tattler Editor 4, National Honor Soci- ety 34, Top Ten 34, Drama Club 3, Ideal Senior: Most Likely to Succeed, l.U. Institute, Girls’ state Representative, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Calumet Col- lege Book Award, Plans after graduation: Go to college. David W. Cox— Monitor 23, Plans after graduation: Take a long vacation and then go in the Army. Andrew Curosh “Curby” — Football 1234, Basketball 1234, Baseball 1234, Industrial Arts Club 34, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 234, Class Officer 1, Scholarship “W” 1234, Ideal Senior: Most Athletic, All-Team Conference Baseball, All Sectional and Re- gional Team Basketball, Honor- able Mention All-State Foot- ball, Plans after graduation: College to study in the field of engineering. Leo Danielides — Football 124, Basketball 1, Track 234, Art Club 12, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Teacher’s Aide 3, Scholarship “W” 12, Ideal Senior: Most Talkative, Plans after gradu- ation: College. Maria Victoria Dominguez “Chona” — Volleyball 1234, Basketball 123, Track 12, Stat Girl 4, Art Club 123, Booster Club 234, Industrial Arts Club, 4, Spanish Club 123, “W” Club 34, F.E.A. 234, Monitor 4, Stu- dent Council 4, Ideal Senior: Funniest Laugh, Plans after graduation: Go into secretarial work. William L. Dunn “Squid” — Football 234, Wrestling 4, Base- ball 4, Spanish Club 1, Plans after graduation: Get a job. 99 IT’S 82— Joe Filipek “Dopey” — Cross Country 1, Basketball 1234, Spanish Club 123, “W” Club 34, Monitor 2, National Honor Society 34, Top Ten 34, Plans after graduation: Go to college. Brian Fitzpatrick “Fitz” — Art Club 123, Industrial Arts Club 123, Plans after graduation: Go to vocational school or enter the service. Estella Flores “Stella” — Volley- ball 1, Track 13, Mat Maid 2, Art Club 12, Booster Club 14, Spanish Club 12, “W” Club 4, F.E.A. 2, Cheerleader 1234, Sectional Attendent 1, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 1, Marching Band 12, Teacher’s Aide 24, Spanish Club Officer 1, Ideal Senior: Most School Spirited, Plans after graduation: Work. Tim Gabrish “Gabes” — Basket- ball 1234, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Stage Crew 4, Teacher’s Aide 2, Scholarship “W” 12, National Honor Society 34, Top Ten 34, Boy’s State Representative, All- Conference, All-Sectional, All- Regional, Plans after gradu- ation: Attend college. Greg Grdina — Football 1234, Wrestling 1234, Art Club 12, Industrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 12, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Student Council 24, Scholarship “W” 4, Most Im- proved Wrestler (80-81), Plans after graduation: Attend college and get a higher education. Esther Guarjardo — Volleyball 234, Art Club 123, Spanish Club 1 234, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Sectional Attendent 3, Teacher’s Aide 3, Plans after graduation: Go to college. 100 SO NOW WE’RE THRU Kevin P. Hansen “Kervin” — Wrestling 1, Golf 3, Industrial Arts Club 24, Plans after gradu- ation: Go to auto diesel and out- board motor repair school (and open a shop in Canada). Deborah Ann Harris “Deb” — Basketball 123, Art Club 1, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 1 23, F.E.A. 1 , Cheerleader 34, Oilerette 12, Chorus 12, Drama Club 1 234, Sectional At- tendent 1, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, Marching Band 123, Teacher’s Aide 4, Class Officer 2, Student Council 4, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue Uni- versity. Don Harris “Harry” — Track 1, Art Club 12, Industrial Arts Club 1 234, Chorus 4, Monitor 3, Ideal Senior: Class Clown, Plans after graduation: Leave town. Lori Haviley “Shorty” — Tennis 1234, Basketball 1234, Stat Girl 34, Art Club 3, Booster Club 124, Spanish Club 124, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 1234, F.E.A. 1, Chorus 1, Drama Club 1234, Drama Club Officer 34, Booster Club Officer 4, All-School Plays 1234, Stage Crew 1234, Teach- er’s Aide 4, Reflector 34, Schol- arship “W” 1, 1981 Ad Craft Award, Co-MVP Tennis 4, Ideal Senior: Best Personality, Plans after graduation: Go to college and then find a good job. Jackie Jancek “Bill” — Tennis 1, Art Club 123, Booster Club 34, Industrial Art s Club 4, Spanish Club 123, Oilerette 1, Drama Club 3, Teacher’s Aide 34, Plans after graduation: Go to a busi- ness school for secretarial work and become a receptionist. Patricia Jaroszewicz — Tennis 1, Art Club 12, Booster Club 234, Physics Club 4, F.E.A. 2, Dra- ma Club 3, Teacher’s Aide 3, Class Officer 3, Scholarship “W” 1234, Tattler 4, National Honor Society 34, Top Ten 34, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Plans after graduation: College at Purdue University. 101 THANKS FOR Janice Marie Jefchak “Jan” — Volleyball 1, Art Club 123, Booster Club 4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, F.F.A. 4, Oilerette I, Stage Crew 2, Teacher’s Aide 34, Stu- dent Council 4, Student Council Secretary 4, Ideal Senior: Nicest Smile, Plans after graduation: To attend college. Maryann Jerzyk — Volleyball 1234, Stat Girl 123, Art Club 1, Booster Club 124, Spanish Club 1234, “W” Club 34, Chorus 1, Teacher’s Aide 3, Scholarship “W” 1234, National Honor So- ciety 34, Top Ten 34, Girl’s State Alternate, Plans after graduation: Enter the business field. Jacqueline Justak “Juice” — Stat Girl 123, Art Club 12, Booster Club 1234, Booster Club Officer 3, Spanish Club 1234, F.E.A. 124, Chorus 1, Li- brary Aide 3, Teacher’s Aide 34, Class Officer 3, Tattler 4, Ideal Senior: Best Dressed, Plans after graduation: Attend Creative Beauty Academy. Diane Marie Kapitan “Dee- Dee” — Volleyball 23, Art Club 123, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Library Aide 3, Teacher’s Aide 3, Schol- arship “W” 1, Top Ten 3, Ideal Senior: Nicest Eyes, Plans after graduation: Attend Indiana University. James Gregory Kasper — Art Club 3, Spanish Club 1234, Class Officer 34, Scholarship “W” 1, Tattler 4, Boy’s State Alternate, Ideal Senior: Best Personality, Plans after gradu- ation: To get a job. Frances E. Knott “Fran” — Spanish Club 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, Plans after graduation: At- tend Purdue Calumet for Medi- cal Technology. 102 THE MEMORIES Robert A. Koleszarik “Koo- ley” — Football 34, Wrestling 23, Baseball 23, Art Club 1, In- dustrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W Club 34, Teacher’s Aide 4, Class Officer 1, Scholarship “W” 1, Ideal Senior: Funniest Laugh, Plans after graduation: Engi- neering. Kenny Allan Kusbel “Ken” — Art Club 123, Spanish Club 1234, Library Aide 4, Plans after graduation: To attend col- lege at Purdue University Calu- met. Bill Larson Jr. “Buck” — Track 24, Art Club 123, Booster Club 3, Industrial Arts Club 34, “W” Club 34, F.E.A. 234, Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123, Marching Band 123, Teacher’s Aide 3, Plans after graduation: Go to college for ministry and computers. Daniel Allen Kristek “Krik” — Football 1234, Wrestling 1234, Track 2, Baseball 34, Art Club 123, Industrial Arts Club 34, Spanish Club 1234, Physics Club 4, “W Club 34, Student Council 34, Student Council President, Scholarship “W” 12, Ideal Senior: Wittiest, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue University. Gregory A. Kuss “Koose” — Golf 23, Industrial Arts Club 234, Student Council 4, Plans after graduation: College for Architecture or Mechanical Drafting or Mechanical Engi- neering. John Alexander Macak “Mace” — Football 4, Art Club 123, Spanish Club 3, “W” Club 4, All-School Play 1, Stage Crew 1, Monitor 24, Teacher’s Aide 3, Class Officer 4, Student Council 4, Tattler 4, Plans after graduation: Attend college. SENIORS “STICK” TOGETHER Robert Michael Macko “Max” — Art Club 123, Spanish Club 1234, Library Aide 4, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue University Calumet. Kelly Mahony Red” — Volley- ball 1234, Basketball 1234, Art Club 123, Booster Club 1234, Spanish Club 123, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 34, Cheerleader 234, Homecoming Attendent 2, Monitor 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, Class Officer 123, Student Council 3, Ideal Senior: Most Athletic, Plans after graduation: Attend Indiana University. Cindy McKinney — Drama Club 3, Oilerette 123, Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123, Plans after graduation: Undecided. Gregory Noble “Nobes” — Foot- ball 12, Wrestling 123, Track 14, Art Club 123, Booster Club 3, Industrial Arts Club 1234, Spanish Club 2, “W” Club 1234, F.E.A. 3, Scholarship “W” 4, Plans after graduation: Find a good job. Alice Ann Obermiller “Al” — Track 4, Slat Girl 4, Art Club 23, Booster Club 234, Spanish Club 23, Teacher’s Aide 3, Dra- ma Club 34, Ideal Senior: Class Clown, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue University. Cynthia Jane Odlivak “Odie” — Tennis 1234, Basketball 2, Track 1234, Stat Girl 4, Art Club 12, Booster Club 2, Span- ish Club 1234, “W” Club 1234, Chorus 1, Homecoming Atten- dent 4, Teacher’s Aide 3, Tattler 234, National Honor Society 34, Indiana State University Sum- mer Honors Workshop, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Co-M.V.P., Track 3, American Legion Award, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue University for athletic training. 104 IN SPIRIT! Michael Otic — Art Club 3, Spanish Club 123, All-School Play 3, Plans after graduation: Attend Indiana University. Steve Parker — Art Club 123, Industrial Arts Club 1 2, Spanish Club 1234, Chorus 1234, Con- cert Band 34, Pep Band 3, All- School Play 3, Stage Crew 1, Ideal Senior: Most Talented, De La Garza Career Center — Data Processing, Music Award, Plans after graduation: Attend Indi- ana University for computer sci- ence. Melena Jo Rancich “Neen” — Mat Maid 2, Art Club 123, Booster Club 1234, Industrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 1 234, Physics Club 4, Cheerleader 1234, Chorus 1, Drama Club 4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Teacher’s Aide 23, Class Officer 2, Student Council 24, Student Council Vice President 4, Re- flector 34, Ideal Senior: Wit- tiest, Plans after graduation: At- tend Indiana University and major in nursing or biology. Andrea Renda — Track 1234, Mat Maid 4, Art Club 12, Booster Club 4, Spanish Club 1 23, F.E.A. 2, Oilerette 23, Cho- rus 124, Stage Crew 2, Teach- er’s Aide 3, Tattler 34, Plans after graduation: To get a good paying job. Elva Reyna “Elvira” — Basket- ball 4, Art Club 1, Spanish Club 1, Plans after graduation: Go to college. James E. Rodgers “Buck” — Cross Country 1234, Basketball 1, Track 1234, Art Club 23, In- dustrial Arts Club 14, “W” Club 1234, Monitor 23, Teach- er’s Aide 34, Class Officer 4, Plans after graduation: College at Vincennes for marketing or accounting. 105 SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER Pablo Rodriguez “Chichi” or “Bubbles” — Football 1234, Wrestling 1234, Track 12, Base- ball 1, Industrial Arts Club 1, Spanish Club 123, “W” Club 34, Talent Show — Best Comedy Act, Ideal Senior: Happiest, Plans after graduation: Unde- cided. George H. Rooke Jr. “Roy” — Football 12, Wrestling 234, In- dustrial Arts Club 34, Monitor 2, Plans after graduation: Get a job. Luann Ruzich — Volleyball 12, Stat Girl 4, Art Club 1, Booster Club 12, Spanish Club 123, “W” Club 23, F.E.A. 2, Monitor 4, Teacher’s Aide 3, Reflector 2, Plans after graduation: Go to beautician school. Paula Marie Senics — Art Club 123, Spanish Club 12, Cheer- leader 1234, Homecoming Queen 4, Stage Crew 1 , Teach- er’s Aide 3, Reflector 234, Booster Club Officer, Girl’s State Alternate, Ideal Senior: Cutest Couple, Plans after graduation: To become a medi- cal assistant. Jim Simants “Si” — Art Club 23, Industrial Arts Club 1, Spanish Club 1234, Teacher’s Aide 4, Student Council 2, Scholarship “W” 1234, Nation- al Honor Society 34, Boy’s State Representative, Talent Show — Best Comedy Act, Ideal Senior: Most Likely to Succeed, Plans after graduation: College (chemistry). Eugene Sotello “Geno” — Foot- ball 4, Wrestling 123, Spanish Club 1 2, “W” Club 4, Ideal Sen- ior: Nicest Eyes, Plans after graduation: Join the service. 106 SCHOOL’S OUT FOREVER John Sotello “Paco” — Football 34, Wrestling 12, Spanish Club 12, “W” Club 34, Plans after graduation: Go to college. Stephanie Stamper — Art Club 12, Booster Club 12, Spanish Club 23, F.E.A. 234, Chorus 1, Homecoming Attendent 1, Plans after graduation: Enter beautician’s school. Debbie Stribiak “Stribs” — Ten- nis 1, Mat Maid 234, Art Club 123, Booster Club 234, Spanish Club 1 23, F.E.A. 1 24, Chorus 3, Sectional Attendant 2, Teach- er’s Aide 234, Student Council 3, Ideal Senior: Most Talkative, Plans after graduation: College. Jack N. Taylor — Football 12, Wrestling 1234, Industrial Arts Club 1234, Spanish Club 2, Class Officer 1, Plans after graduation: Work. Roberta I. Tenorio — Tennis 1, Mat Maid 2, Art Club 12, Booster Club 1234, Industrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 123, F.E.A. 2, Cheerleader 23, Li- brary Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 3, Student Council 4, Student Council Officer, 1st Place in Talent Show, Ideal Senior: Most Talented, Plans after gradu- ation: Dance school. Linda Tinsley “Tinz” — Booster Club 4, Oilerette 1, Chorus 1, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, Marching Band 123, Library Aide 34, Teacher’s Aide 34, Plans after graduation: Work. 107 SO GLAD WE HAD THIS TIME TOGETHER Dawn Williams — Stat Girl 123, Art Club 123, Booster Club 12, Spanish Club 234, Oilerette 2, Chorus 1, Plans after gradu- ation: Go to business school. Michael C. Williamson “Wil- lie” — Art Club 123, Spanish Club 123, Class Officer 4, Stu- dent Council 3, Ideal Senior: Cutest Couple, Plans after graduation: Computer program- ming. James Joseph Witczak “Chucker” — Football 1, Wres- tling 13, Golf 234, Art Club 123, “W” Club 34, Stage Crew 34, Monitor 2, Teacher’s Aide 12, De La Garza Career Center — computers. Plans after gradu- ation: Technical School for elec- tronics engineering technology. Denise Ann Wood “De” — Mat Maid 34, Booster Club 4, Span- ish Club 1, F.E.A. 3, Teacher’s Aide 34, Ideal Senior: Quietest, Plans after graduation: Attend Calumet College. Tim Wright “Turttle” — Con- cert Band 3, Plans after gradu- ation: Undecided. Edward K. Wunder “Rudy” — Football 1234, Basketball 1, Golf 1234, Industrial Arts Club 123, Spanish Club 234, “W” Club 34, National Honor Soci- ety 34, Boy’s State Alternate, Top Ten 34, De La Garza Ca- reer Center, Ideal Senior: Best Dressed, Plans after graduation: Attend Purdue University Calu- met for computer programming. 108 SENIOR TOP TEN Donna Yanas “Carol Bur- nett” — Tennis 1234, Basketball 12, Stat Girl 3, Art Club 123, Booster Club 124, Spanish Club 234, “W” Club 234, F.E.A. 234, Oilerette 234, Chorus 134, Homecoming Attendant 3, Scholarship “W” 1, National Honor Society 34, Girls’ State Delegate, Hugh O’Brian Award, Senator Lugar Sympo- sium, Ideal Senior: Happiest, Plans after graduation: Go on to college to study business (mar- keting). Valedictorian — Nancy Cornelius Salutatorian — Maryann Jerzyk 3 — Andrew Curosh 7 — Tim Gabrish 4 — James Simants 5 — Patti Jaroszewicz 8 — Paula Senics 9— Ed Wunder 6 — Joe Filipek 10 — Mike Williamson 109 THE SELECTED CUTEST COUPLE: Mike Williamson Paula Senics MOST TALENTED: Steven Parker Roberta Tenorio WITTIEST: Danny Kristek Melena Rancich FUNNIEST LAUGH: Bob Koleszarik Maria Dominguez CLASS CLOWN: Don Harris Alice Obermiller NICEST EYES: Geno Sotello Diane Kapitan MOST ATHLETIC: Andrew Curosh Kelly Mahony NICEST SMILE: John Burosh Janice Jefchak FEW BEST DRESSED: Ed Wunder Jackie Justak MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Jim Simants Nancy Cornelius MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED: Mike Beno Stella Flores BEST PERSONALITY: Jim Kasper Lori Haviley QUIETEST: Bob Bonchik Denise Wood MOST TALKATIVE. Leo Danielides Debbie Stribiak HAPPIEST: Pablo Rodriguez Donna Yanas CLASS OF 82— A LOOK BACK J. Filipck seems to be doing a good job. At pep assemblies these girls were always the loud- est. Senior guys prepare to feast at the Sports Banquet. The 1981 Senior Homecoming Court. Class officers (1-r): J. Rodgers, M. Williamson, J. Macak, J. Kasper, and sponsor Mrs. Demkovich. Dallas Cowboys’ Cheerleaders — 112 M. Beno and J. Kasper led the cheering block this year. here we come! Do you think these two really wanted their picture taken? 113 Russ Atteberry Paul Bachusz Anlhony Bobos Dana Brand Jim Buranosky Tammy Burden Curtis Carroll Karen Carroll Beth Carter Julie Ciers Coleen Cribari Jay Csonka Beth Dado Bill Daly Bill Evanich Norby Fehrman Maureen Fitzpatrick Manuel Franco Jonelle Fritz Linda Gacsko Laura Gormley Mary Jo Grdina Peter Gurekovich Kenny Gyure Tom Haluska Mark Harbin Barry Harding Dave Holden Mary Kay Hruskocy Joellyn Justak Monica Klein George Koleszarik Robbie Kometz Ann Leach John Matelski Missy McGowan Joe Milcarek Russell Mindas Sherry Owens Sue Pivovarnik David Polak Joann Puplava Bob Pustek Keith Queen Jim Reeves Patti Renda Gerri Riggins Donna Rogers Maria Roman Joey Semancik Karen Shebish Phronnie Shepherd Cathy Smolen Cindy Stincic f) rSSvtl A , r s: a i iiv 5tl A i) 1 i 114 Andy Treat Carol Vavrek Van Thu Vo Peaches Wajvoda Jack Winebrenner Mike Wunder These junior girls show their Homecoming spirit. Eddie Yocum Cathy Zahorsky Not pictured: Terri Cooper Bucky Cornelius Billy Crowe Darrell Dollins Henry Gonzales George Rodriguez Richard Sylwestrowicz Greg Whitlock Juniors welcome new student . . . Junior class officers are: (bottom to top) M. Wunder, C. Zahorsky, M. Hruskocy, K. Shebish, and sponsor Mr. Laub. 115 NEW SPONSOR AIDS JUNIORS Mike Adams Mike Aicher Bruce Bailey JoAnne Baranowski Sasha Blesic Darryle Brannan Kevin Brimer David Brown Tina Butler Gilberto Cabrera Arlene Casey Jeff Chorba Kathy Clark Jill Copeland Terry Crowe Dan Cutright Denise Dobrowolski Tommy Dunn Tom Evanich Joan Filipek Jesse Flores Tim Gazda Chris Gregor Paul Grigoriadis Linda Guajardo Steve Haviley Jeff Huckaby Steve Jancho Carolyn Jerzyk Christine Johnson Mike Johnson Renee Kantowski LaRaye Kindle Jeannie Kometz Diane Kovacek Kelley Kubacki Karen Kuss Ray Maples Becky Mateja Skippy McCandless Alice McHale Sue Morando Danese Murray Craig Murzyn Susie Otic Mike Polak Melody Postell Jim Puente Laura Reyna Elva Rodriguez Chris Sarvanidis Renee Seira Mike Senics Sue Simants 116 A. Vasquez and L. Vargas leave for the parade. Hat day was a favorite for these girls. Sophomores rejoice over their winning the spirit stick. Officers include: (1-r) R. Kantowski, J. Baranowski, sponsor Miss Sheldon, (front) T. Butler, K. Kuss. Marty Stapleton Pam Stincic Darrell Terry Helen Ulloa Sandy Ulloa Craig Van Meter Laura Vargas Audie Vasquez Anna Westerfield Patty Wilkening Brian Williams Peggy Winn Sue Witczak Steve Wood Brenda Young Not pictured: Jennifer Harris Leticia Rodriguez Lynn Rodriguez Gary Stevenson Paul Tobias Maria Trevino SOPHOMORE SPIRIT SHINES Diane Atherton Jim Augustyn Donna Banaszak Mike Barnes Crystal Blake Danny Bobos Beverly Bodnar Lora Bucko Candy Campbell Tom Castle Betty Ciers Bill Cinotto Donna Close Mike Cooper Mike Copeland Linda Cutright Sarah Cutright Marty Ewing Bob Filipek Maureen Grenchik John Haney Jennifer Hart Eddie Headley Nancy Henson Eddie Hruskocy Vickie Jakubik Georgetta Jambik Tina Johnson LaRhonda Jones Brett Justak Chris Klein Victoria Kleinedler Karl Kompier Shawn Kreczmer Randall Kuss Kathy Linko Robert Livingston Paul Lund Robert Maleckar Theresa Marcotte Mike Mazur Valentine Montero Garnett Myers Tim O’Keefe Deanne Fitzpatrick Chris Pope April Postell Julie Preneta Jesse Ramirez Jimmy Riggins Chrisina Rodriguez Toni Roebuck Sharon Rokosz Felix Roman 118 Mike Rowden Robin Rutherford Kris Saksa Jim Sandrick Mike Saylors Tom Stefanich Becky Stevens Bill Taylor David Tinsley Cindy Tittle Robin Torzewski Reynaldo Trevino Sheri Ulm Doyle Wallace Joey Wittman Robert Wunder Natalie Young These girls have alot of spirit. The freshmen reveal their inner selves. Not pictured: Eric Boland Paul Morando Rich Mundo Freshmen officers are: (bottom row) D. Fitzpa- Preneta and sponsor Mr. Laspas. trick, M. Rowden, (top row) M. Mazur, J. NEWCOMERS TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF HIGH SCHOOL 119 Janet Anserello Cindy Arredondo Polly Arredondo Sheila Barnes Edward Boland Chris Burosh Renee Carter Sheila Cribari Jennifer Cronin Gus Danielides Richard Dean Joe Dobrowolski Dave Dollins Angela Finley Leroy Ford Matt Gajewski Andrea Hanis Scott Harbin Scott Hill Dawn Hinrichsen Terri Johnson Tom Kidd Joe Livingston Julie Macak Charlene O ' Brien Cheryline O’Brien Peter Oprisko Phil Patrick Nancy Polak Rusty Rooke Roy Shepherd Wayne Simmons Peter Slivka Brian Stincic Opie Terry Wendy Tittle Mary Lynn Tobias Jay Toomey Mike Toomey Ken Wallace Chris Watters Jjj ■■■ r r u Ilm i Not pictured: Jim Boyd Ken Bzibiak Celeste Castillo Jesus Fraire 120 8TH GRADERS ON THEIR WAY UP! T. Johnson A. Hanis stop to show off their “mix match” clothes during Spirit Week. This hardworking 8th grade class gets a lot of things done in a day’s work. Some 8th graders hold up a sign in the Homecom- ing parade. 121 Mark Adams Sam Aicher Chris Benjamin Michelle Beno Gabriel Cabrera Luis DelMuro Melissa Fraire Sally Guzman Don Hadders Russell Hamilton Roslynn Herrera Nikki Huntley Laura Linko Carmen Montero Irma Montero Michelle Morris Linda Norwood Michelle Pabey Eric Perez Chris Plemons Marisa Rancich Miguel Rodriguez Omar Rodriguez Kelly Scott Ruth Seira Alan Simmons Cindy Slivka Chuckie Smith Robert Soto George Stevenson John Surlet David Wargo Tony Winn Susan Wood 122 NEW EXPERIENCE-NEW SCHOOL Pointing out which state goes to what city is demonstrated by two history students. O. Rodriguez has lots of homework to do to- night. E. Perez M. Morris show the different types of thermometers in science class. .It aiulma hr t ntarck Tope ku Dover Sa I r m Jack-io Or T7! Denver 123 THEY’RE NOT “BOARD” Principal, Mr. Kountoures. The General Office Secretaries are Mrs. Eleanor Mustafa and Mrs. Irene Banik. The Board of Education is there to help, aid, and advise the Superintendent while working together for new methods to improve and develop more progressive means for the students and school sys- tem. The principal is helped with the assi- tance of opinions by the faculty. If it weren’t for secretaries, nothing would be filed, typed, or organized. Board members discuss problems of management, paying bills, and the need for school equipment. They try to give students the finest opportunities avail- able for an education. Mr. Vincent Daniels is the school’s counselor. — WITH EDUCATION! Board of Education (1 to r): Charles A. Kosalko Jr., Member; Not present at time of picture, William Secretary: Mildred Kubon, Vice-President; Mi- E. Senchak, Member, chael T. Jurbala, President; Jerome F. Vrabel, As s ' V ' f (t -IpirP6i| IFWANCf ro THf I LAG jl UMrrD SfATi Sol MERIGt ondTOfH! HPliBUC FOR WHICH IT STANDS; ONI NATIO ' UNDER (jOD, | IJf pb ■ 1 2 The school’s Superintendent is Mr. Gerald Novak. The Administrative secretaries are Mrs. Dorthy Dado. Shaner, Mrs. Pat Kantowski, and Mrs. Marie 125 NEW TEACHERS Mr. Don Adkins Civics, Government, Consumer Education, Current Problems Mr. J.B. Allen Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Senior Math, Practical Senior Math, Computer Programming There have been many changes in the school this year as far as teachers are con- cerned. One new faculty member is Mrs. Carroll, who sits in the study hall keeping students under control. Another teacher is Mrs. Bamiagis in the reading department. Mrs. Hard teaches special students who need help in speech and hearing. Ms. Woz- niak has taken over the job of teaching the junior and freshman English classes, and Mr. Boyd is the new band director. Mrs. Bamiagis Title I Miss Jean Benko Girls ' P.E., 7-8th grade Health, Volleyball Coach, Girls’ Sports Co-Ordinator, Girls’ B-Team Basketball Coach Miss Christina Benson Music Appreciation, High School Chorus, Elementary Chorus, Drama Club Sponsor Mr. Stephen Boyd High School Band, Jr. High Band Elementary Band Mrs. Darla Carroll Study Hall 126 ARE ADDED Mr. Nick Crnkovich World History, Football Coach Mrs. Rosemary Demkovich Art, Advanced Art, Ceramics, Senior Class Sponsor Mrs. Jane DePeugh Sophomore English, FEA Sponsor Mr. Norman E. Hall Metal 1-11, Drafting, Jr. High Industrial Arts Mrs. Mary Hanis 8th-9th Grade English, Tattler Advisor Mrs. Nancy Hard Speech and Hearing Therapist 127 TEACHERS HAVE Miss Carol Kowal Clothing. Cooking, 8th Grade Home Economics, Elementary and Primary Art, Booster Club Sponsor Mr. Leo Laspas English and Reading, Title I, Freshman Sponsor Mr. Paul Laub Algebra, Economics, Girls’ Basketball Coach, Reflector Advisor, Assistant Baseball Coach. B-squad Volleyball Coach, Jr. Class Sponsor Mr. Michael Mihalo Typing I, Shorthand, U.S. History Mr. Vincent Oliver Health, Attendance Officer Mr. Edward Pawlus 7th-8th Grade Math Mr. Joseph Poropat Print Shop, Shop Math, Remedial Math I-II, Power Mechanics Mr. Bill Rebey Woodshop I-II, Drafting II, Industrial Arts Sponsor, Mat Maids Sponsor, “W” Club Sponsor, Wrestling Coach 128 A LOT OF CLASS Miss Beverly Sheldon Librarian, Sophomore Class Sponsor Mr. John Sorota Physics, General Math, 7th Grade Science, Concession Stand, Physics Club Sponsor Mr. Von Stoffer General Science, Biology Mr. Jack Taylor Spanish I, III, III, Spanish Club Sponsor, U.S. History Mr. James Ulrich German I, II. Practical Senior English, English IVL, IVR, IVML, German Club Sponsor Mr. Ron Vrabel 7th-8th Grade History, Boys’ B-Squad Basketball Coach Ms. Sharon Wozniak English III L and G, Basic, English 9G, All School Play Director Mr. Raymond Zubeck Athletic Director, Boys’ P.E., Girls ' Track Coach 129 PARENTS’ PAGE Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Milan Gurekovich George Macko Garland Rodgers John Gacsko James Meyers George Curosh Frank Pustek James Ulm George Mahony Michael Mazur Mr. and Mrs. Jim Justak Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Klein Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Mateja Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Fehrman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kometz Chester, Barbara, and Ron Sefchik Charlotte Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Neil Boyle Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Paul Saksa Mr. and Mrs. Florian Kubacki Patrick and Jean Wilkening Mr. and Mrs. John Haviley Mr. and Mrs. Harry Milcarek Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Joyce Justak Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Bunny Polak Mr. and Mrs. “MOON” Hruskocy Family Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Blesic Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Odlivak Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo A. Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Magro Mr. and Mrs. A1 Rokosz Andrew Yanas Bud Koleszarik Edward Wajvoda Dave Bobos Robert Shebish Gabriel Cabrera Louis Gyre 131 ARONBERG JEWELERS 1348 119th Street In Whiting Whiting, In. since 1905 PHONE: 659-0396 Melody Postell Norby Fehrman A.P. DAVIS INC. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of ’82 4532 Indpls. Blvd. East Chicago, In. 397-0274 Joe Milcarek Hronsky’s Dairy Queen 1441 Indpls. Blvd. Whiting, In. 46394 132 Geffert Hardware 1 843 Calumet Ave. Whiting, In. 46394 Lynn Gacsko Mike Polak Tel. 659-3340 Jack And Jill fashions for children 1341 119th. Street Whiting, In. 46394 Mr. Mrs. Geo. Bodnar Jane Berlin Dance Studio Roberta Tenorio 219 - 659-1105 Dr. Morris Picklin Dr. Robert Hoffman Optometrists 1 332 - 1 1 9TH STREET WHITING. INDIANA 46394 0 = Wagner Co. Inc. Insurance 1409 1 19th. Street P.O. Box 709 Whiting, In. 46394 L — i 133 David A. Hajduch Hajduch Insurance Agency Complete Insurance Service 1050 1 19th. Street Whiting, Indiana 46394 Phone: 219 659-0406 [GED] Phone: 219 659-0087 Whiting Home Center Ed Matuska 1703 Calumet Ave. Whiting, In. 46394 219 9809317 COST IS BY THE HOUR PENULTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY SUPER 8MM W SOUND MOVIES WEDDINGS ■ BAPTISMS - BAR MITZVAH PUBLIC RELATIONS LEO LASPAS M S.. Purdue 1031 W. 59TH PLACE MERRILLVILLE. IN 45410 Rental Service All instruments Lessons for All instruments Bialon School of Music Never too old too young to learn Dial: 659-1434 1932 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Indiana Jim Rodgers Pete Gurekovich Richard’s Pharmacy 134 C( A Prudential Tim Swisher District Agent The Prudential Insurance Company , ' h uHi-nturl of America 2635— 45Th. Street Highland, In. 46322 serving the office: 219-924-8050 Whiting Area — Residence: 219-769-8384 r Phone: (219) 659-0479 659-0478 Illiana Garage Vi body-fender 1347 — 1 19Th. Street Whiting, In. 46394 1918 Calumet Ave. Whiting, Indiana | Cc ALVIN G. DEMPSEY AGENT r STATi FARM 1 10 — 1 19Th. Street Whiting, In. 46394 INSURANCE Office Phone: 659-2111 Residence Phone: 933-3411 State Farm Insurance Company v- — f== Congratulations to Greg Noble and to the Class of ’82 From the Noble family i Robertsdale Lumber Co. E.A. Santay 2217 New York Ave. Whiting, In. 46394 Phone: 659-0730 vL — ==JJ 135 Phil Smidt has great legs Our tender frog legs, sauteed and lightly breaded, are served family-style. As is everything. So you can enjoy an abundance of lake perch, shrimp, fresh lobster, steaks, crab legs and at prices you’ll appreciate. And top it all off with a delicious piece of fresh-baked pie. Please your palate and your pocket. For lunch or dinner. Step out to Phil Smidt! Celebrating our 71st year. Open Monday to Saturday, 11:15 AM ’til 9:30 PM. Friday and Saturday ’til 10:30 PM. Closed Sundays. From Indiana call: (219 ) 659-0025. From Chicago call (312 ) 768-6686 for best service. Phil Smidt £? Son, Inc. 1205 North Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46320 Just off the Skyway. Private parties and banquets. American Express Cards welcome. PARKWAY SERVICE STATION WHITING, INDIANA 1548 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. PHONE: 659-9589 -■ ■ GEORGE KINGSLEY SON” Sandy Ulloa Gilbert Cabrera 137 f? McLaughlin ' s Standard Service Station 1831 Indpls. Blvd Whiting, Ind. 46394 Phone: 659-0840 V J TILIPHONI (a 1 •) 6B9-30B0 OPTOMITHHTI, INC. DR. M. GORDON DR. J. RITZI DR. 8. LEVIN Offic HOURS BY AMOINTMINT 1 SOS - 1 1 ITH ITNIIT WHITINO. INO. 46314 Gansinger Jewelers Inc. 1246 119th St. Whiting, Ind. 659-0283 Fine Diamonds Jewelry N. C. Gansinger r “His Ms. Hairstyling” By Marla 2027 Indpls. Blvd. Whiting, Indiana 46394 Phone 659-1800 1 138 RAY At TERRY FALK 21 9 - 059-31 ©© All your Fishino Need Ray s Tackle Box 10 21 110TH STREET WHITING. IN -40304 Robbie Kometz and Patti Renda hours Seasonal Beat the Challenge Class of ’82 « U9th Street • Whiting, nd. 96399 Phone 2 9 659-0286 ft DR. HARRY R. BARTON — i SHERMAN’S” 1326 — 1 19th Street Whiting, Indiana Bob Koleszarik = Good Luck Class of ’82 The Beno Family Vi — (lantxs.il i Hoo isx ?ioi :sx Shofi 1424 119th Street Phone Whiting, Ind. 659-1148 139 Jeanie Kometz Mike Beno LIBERTY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION 1904 Indpls. Blv. Whiting, In. 46394 James D. Kathy O’Keefe Vs Distributors of Shaklee products save 3 1836 Sheridan Ave. Whiting, In. (219) 659-9551 or 659-5420 Products in Harmony with Nature and Good Health. 3 HELEN JANSAK PHONE: 659-6441 DRY CLEANING TAILORING WELL DONE!!! 1930 Indianapolis Blvd. CLEANERS TAILORS — i f? Omens FUNERAL HOME 816 119th S ITRECT Phone WHITING. IND . 46394 659-0417 4 140 Kelley Kubacki and Sam Stan Murzyn Jay Murzyn AGENTS STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES-BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 1319-119th STREET WHITING, IND. 46394 BUS. 659-1086 POPPEN’S 1951-1 19th Street Whiting, In. 46394 J V. HOOSIER PHARMACY 1301-1 19th Street Whiting, In. 46394 4 Y VOGEL’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE IN OUR 60th YEAR 1250 Indpls. Blv. Whiting, In. 46394 (219) 659-1250 Radiator % Repair Service GENERAL. AUTO REPAIRING 1730 CALUMET AVENUE WHITING. INDIANA 46304 ALL. WORK GUARANTEED WARGO INSURANCE 38-1 19th Street Whiting, In. 46394 Phone: 659-1059 141 First Bank THE FIRST BANK OF WHITING • SINCE 1895 MEMBER F.D.I.C. Serving All of Lake County Paula Senics Mike Williamson 142 SAM’S BARBER SHOP Norbert Klekot 1921 New York Ave. Whiting, Ind. Phone: 659-9661 caF $( Muffler Shops — N Car-X Muffler Shop 1337 Calumet Ave. (219)659-7610 ! Whiting, Ind. (312)375-6235 ROLLER DOME SKATING RINK 730 Gostlin Avenue Hammond, Indiana 933-9401 1 Fridays And Saturdays 8:00 - 12:00 Sessions 1 Lori Haviley Bill Evanich HENRY F. EGGERS CO. INC. 2227 New York Ave. Whiting, Ind. 46394 if— nA ZAVESKY MOVERS Whiting, Ind. ! Phone:659-2114 Local Long Distance Movers; Agent for Trans-American Van Service, Packing Crating MGR. John Adams Dimitri’s Cake Steak House Open 7 Days 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1342-1 19th Street Whiting, In. 46394 143 TOWNE HOUSE LANES 1710 Calumet Ave. 659-0806 Nancy Cornelius Jack Winebrenner Vs Diane Kovacek Nancy Henson CANDY SHOP 1345 119th Street Whiting, Indiana 659-8515 J 7 - 7- Insurance and Real Estate, Inc. 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana 659-3458 Ronald D. Keith Helen Keith Realtor-Agent Realtor Whiting Shoe Outlet 1346 1 19th Street Whiting, Inc. 659-0308 144 American Slovak Club 1 -j J ft H MJe ; jJm jmmL li ' illFlM MW K ’ ‘‘dbiyy ip r M VI BBriT J j TJPy 4I ■ ■V 55v Whiting, Indiana 46394 145 PHONE 659 - 0018 Area Code 1 219 $ u t ch FUNERAL HOME OUR SERVICE IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR REPUTATION 2031 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. WHITING, IND. 46394 EdkrSL HAIR DESIGNS 1926 Indianapolis Bhrd. Whiting, Ind. 46314 Bill Sheri ' s HAIR DESIGNS 1926 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. WHITING, IND. 46394 Phone: 659-0250 J Vi FAST DEL! 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Kompier 148 149 Sjooatrr utljpatre 1335-1 19th Street Whiting, Indiana 46394 Phone: 659-1234 Family Entertainment Since 1924 Jumpers Joggers, Inc. “For all your needs in sports” Running, Basketball, and Football SHOES by Converse Nike Whiting High SCHOOL JACKETS Trophies and Awards 1304- 11 9th St. Whiting, Ind. 659-8686 ELECTRIC COMPANY 1 2405 Calumet Ave. Hammond, Indiana 46320 Phone: 932-0680 V — THANKS For all of your help and understanding, Mrs. Demkovich. Senior Class Sponsor We Love You!! The Class of 1982 Congratulations Class of ’82 Mercantile Bank 1844 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. 46394 150 151 Whiting Fire Fighter Local No. 969 Milo Mantich, Greg Plemons, Pres. John Protolipac, Sec. Mark Kobli, Capt. Paul Kuss tr ROY G. OSBORNE Compliments of HALUSKA TRUCKING Whiting, Ind. 1745 Calumet Avenue Whiting, Indiana Bob Bonchik Vi 152 We’re Proud of Our Band WHITING BAND PARENTS i@@dl s InlamsB L@@k aft Today! Because tomorrow is just around the corner, and your future will depend a lot on the decisions you make today. Your career goal is prob- ably the single most impor- tant decision you ' ll make, so consider it carefully. Con- sider your interests and skills, and then consider working for a company that will allow you the opportun- ity to develop and use them effectively. At Inland Steel we like to bring out the best in people. We do it through training programs, and by offering growth potential. We need solid employees on the pro- duction lines, in the craft apprenticeships, in our laboratories, and in the offices. We ' ve built a strong repu- tation as a first-rate steel- maker, and we built it with the help of our employees. But we don ' t rest on past laurels. Like you, we ' re looking at tomorrow. Indiana Harbor Works 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, IN 46312 ◄ Inland Steel An Equal Opportunity Employer 153 Jackie Justak Tim Boyle Phone: 659-0213 2336 Schrage Avenue Whiting, Ind. 46394 JUSTAK SONS 154 THE FACES OF WHITING RED KEN HAIR a CO. HAIR AND SKIN CARE SALON (219) 659-3827 920 - 1 2 1 ST ST WHITING. IN 46394 Compliments of Bill Ciesar Whiting City Councilman Compliments of Atlas Blacktop CO., Inc. 6001 Hump Rd. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 931-1640 155 IT MAY BE THE END— 156 BUT IT’S ONLY THE BEGINNING Well, here it is, the end of another year. They all seem to go by so quick- ly, but there are always alot of good memories. For some it has been an ordinary year. But for others it has been a year of accomplishments, changes, and many good times. For the seniors the end of this year brings a new beginning, college or work. And each year ends a part in every student’s life, preparing them for the future. Flopefully, for you this WASN ' T JUST ANOTHER YEAR. 157 INDEX A’s Adams, Mark — 122 Adams, Mike — 60, 78. 90, 116 Adkins, Mr.— 72, 126 Aicher, Mike— 26, 78, 90, 1 16 Aicher, Sam — 122 Allen, Mr.— 126 Anserello, Janet — 120 Arredondo, Cynthia — 120 Arredondo, Polly — 58, 1 20 Atherton, Diane — 1 18 Atteberry, Russell — 114 Augustyn, Jim — 118 B’s Bachucz, Paul — 17, 72, 82, 1 14, 115 Bailey, Bruce — 60, 65, 89, 116 Bamiagis, Mrs. — 126 Banaszak, Donna — 34, 63, 118 Baranowski, JoAnne — 60, 116, 117 Barnes, Mike — 1 18 Barnes, Shelia — 120 Benjamin, Chris — 122 Benko, Miss — 80, 93, 126 Beno, Michelle — 122 Beno, Mike— 56, 98, 111, 113, 0 Beno, Mr. — 78, 90 Benson, Miss — 63, 126 Blake, Crystal — 53, 1 1 8 Bobos, Anthony — 82, 83, 114, 143 Bobos. Danny — 27, 38, 118 Bodnar, Beverly — 1 18 Blesic, Sasha — 34, 116 Boland, Edward — 120 Boland, Eric — 86, 95 Bonchik, Robert — 98, 1 1 1 Boyd, Mr.— 54, 126 Boyle, Tim— 8, 82, 98. 154 Brand, Dana — 114 Brannan, Darryle — 116 Brimer, Kevin — 26, 66, 116 Brown, David — 12, 78, 89, 90, 95, 116 Bucko, Lora — 34, 67, 1 1 8 Buranosky, Jim — 59, 63, 114 Burden, Tammy — 1 14 Burosh, Chris — 120 Burosh, John — 11, 32, 56, 64, 74, 75, 78, 89, 94, 110 Butler, Tina — 72, 80, 81, 93, 116, 117 C’s Cabrera, Gabriel — 122 Cabrera, Gilberto — 67, 116, 137 Campbell, Candy — 1 18 Campos, Arnold — 43, 65, 86, 87, 95, 98 Carroll, Curtis — 33, 1 14 Carroll, Janet — 18, 46, 98 Carroll, Karen — 7, 14, 21, 37, 54, 59, 63, 67, 72, 114 Carroll, Mrs— 126 Carter, Beth — 17, 114 Carter, Susan — 120 Casey, Arlene — 1 16 N Castle, Tom — 1 18 Chorba, Jeff— 34, 71, 78, 88, 90, 116 Ciers, Betty — 92, 93, 118 Ciers, Julie — 21, 37, 58, 1 14 Cinotto, Bill — 1 18 Clark, Kathy — 21, 116 Close, Donna — 21, 33, 92, 118 Cooper, Mike — 89, 90, 118 Cooper, Terri — Copeland, Jill — 29, 53, 60, 116 Copeland, Mike — 90, 118 Cornelius, Nancy — 20, 21, 22, 23, 31, 48, 49, 59, 99, 109, 111 Cox, David — 99 Cribari, Coleen — 36, 114 Cribari, Shelia — 120 Crnkovich, Mr. — 78, 127 Cronin, Jennifer — 120 Crowe, Terry — 1 16 Csonka, Jay — 114 Curosh, Andrew — 8, 13, 22, 43, 56, 59, 64, 74, 75, 78, 94, 95, 99, 109, 110 Cutwright, Dan — 116 Cutwright, Linda — 118 Cutwright, Sarah — 118 D’s Dado, Beth— 8, 16, 18, 114 Daly, Billy— 37, 67, 78. 114 Danielides. Gus — 120 Danielides, Leo — 6, 56, 64, 72, 78, 99, 111, 151 Daniels, Mr— 76, 59, 124 Dean, Richard — 120 DelMuro, Luie — 122 Demkovich. Mrs. — 39, 112, 127 DePeugh, Mrs. — 60, 127 Dobrowolski, Denise — 21, 56, 60, 63, 72, 116 Dobrowolski, Joe — 120 Dollins, Darrel — 76, 89 Dollins, David— 120 Dominquez, Maria — 20, 21, 56, 58, 60, 65, 80, 81, 99, 110 Dunn, Bill— 32, 56, 78, 86, 99 Dunn, Tommy — 116 E’s Evanich, Bill— 17, 30, 46, 70, 75, 76, 143 Evanich, Tommy — 35, 66, 76, 88, 116 Ewing, Marty — 86, 89, 118 F’s Faulkner, Mr.— 36, 127 Fehrman, Norby — 48, 75, 88, 1 14, 132 Filipek, Bob — 16, 58, 118 Filipek, Joan — 14, 72, 93, 116 Filipek, Joe— 6, 22, 59, 83, 110, 109, 112 Finley, Angelo — 120 Fitzpatrick, Brian — 100 Fitzpatrick, Deanne — 41, 51, 61, 118, 119 Fitzpatrick, Maureen — 20, 36, 56, 60, 114 Flores, Jesse — 65, 89, 90, 116 Flores, Stella — 8, 40, 50, 56, 72, 100, 111 Ford, Leroy — 120 Fraire, Melissa — 122 Franco, Manuel — 56, 86, 114 Fritz, Jonelle — 9, 14. 20, 46, 47, 56, 59, 63, 114 Fritz, Mr.— 74, 75, 78 G’s Gabrish, Tim— 9, 13, 22, 23, 56, 59, 69, 82, 95, 100, 109 Gascko, Linda — 15, 46, 47, 54, 56, 62, 63, 72, 80,114, 133 Gazda, Tim— 22, 43, 55, 116 Gajewski, Matthew — 120 Gergel, Mrs. — 30, 127 Gonzales, Henry — 56, 65, 78, 86, 95 Gormley, Laura — 21, 31, 114 Grdina, Greg — 43, 56, 58, 65, 78, 86, 94, 100 Grdina, Mary — 21, 56, 59, 63, 72, 114 Gregor, Chris — 22, 31, 116 Grenchik, Maureen — 66, 77, 118 Gregoriadis, Paul — 116 Guajardo, Esther — 9, 13, 80, 100 Guajardo, Linda — 21, 116 Gurekovich, Peter — 14, 28, 46, 71, 114, 115, 134 Guzman, Ann — 122 Gyure, Kenny — 7, 114 H’s Hadders, Don — 2 Hall, Mr— 127 Haluska, Tom — 82, 114 Hamilton, Russ — 122 Hansey, John — 77, 118 Hanis, Andrea — 58, 120, 121 Hanis, Mrs. — 27, 48, 127 Hansen, Kevin — 65, 101 Harbin, Mark— 30, 48, 73, 114 Harbin, Scott — 1 19, 120 Harding, Barry — 48, 114 Harris, Debbie — 50, 58, 63, 101 Harris, Don — 101, 110 Hart, Jennifer — 53, 1 18 Haviley, Lori — 8, 20, 21, 46, 47, 56, 59, 62, 63, 65, 77, 85, 101, 111, 143 Haviley, Steve — 76, 88, 116 Headley, Ed — 1 18 Herrera, Roslynn — 122 Henson, Nancy — 38, 118 Hill, Scott— 120 Hinrichsen, Dawn — 120 Holden, Dave — 9, 75, 78, 114 Hruskocy, Ed — 38, 78, 90, 118 Hruskocy, Mary Kay — 16, 21, 46, 51, 56, 63, 72, 80, 114, 115 Huckaby, Jeff — 18, 60, 72, 78, 90, 116 Huntley, Nicolette — 122 J’S Jakubik, Vickie — 29, 118 Jambik, Georgetta — 61, 118 Jancek, Jackie — 101 Jancho, Steve — 89, 116 Jaroszewicz, Patti — 23, 48, 59, 101, 109 Jefchak, Janice — 58, 60, 63, 65, 102, 110 Jerzyk, Carolyn — 116 Jerzyk, Maryann — 23, 36, 56, 59, 80, 95, 102, 109 Johnson, Christine — 1 16 Johnson, James — 15, 88, 116 Johnson, Terri — 120, 121 Johnson, Tina — 12, 1 18 Jones, LaRhonda — 58, 118 Justak, Brett — 33, 90, 118 Justak, Jackie — 8, 13, 17, 18, 56, 60, 102, 111, 154 Justak, Joellyn — 20, 26, 56, 58, 114 K’s Kantowski, Renee — 42, 51, 56, 58, 92, 93, 116, 117 Kapitan, Diane — 8, 31, 102, 110 Kasper, Jim — 8, 23, 33, 48, 59, 102, 111, 112, 113 Kidd, Thomas — 120 Kindel. LaRaye— 72, 93, 116 Klein, Chris — 27, 90, 118 Klein, Monica — 21, 114 Kleinedler, Vickie — 118 Knott, Fran — 18, 32, 102 Koleszarik, George — 31, 43, 72, 86, 87, 95, 114 Koleszarik, Bob — 18, 56, 64, 65, 75, 78, 103, 110, 139 Kometz, Jeanie — 26, 46, 60, 85, 116, 140 Kometz, Robbie — 78, 114, 139 Kompier, Karl — 90, 118, 148 Kountoures, Mr. — 58, 124 Kovacek, Diane — 22, 1 1 6 Kowal, Miss — 56, 128 Kreczmer, Shawn — 118 Kristek, Danny — 9, 56, 64, 65, 75, 78, 86, 95, 103, 110 Kubacki, Kelley — 46, 92, 93, 1 16, 141 Kusbel, Kenny — 18, 103 Kuss, Greg — 14, 71, 103 Kuss, Karen — 19, 28, 60, 63, 72, 116, 117 Kuss, Randy— 39, 76, 118 L’s 158 Larson, Bill — 60, 65, 103 Laspas, Mr. — 128 Laub, Mr.— 75, 84, 85, 92, 115, 128, 160 Leach, Ann — 92, 1 14 Linko, Kathie— 51, 92, 93, 118 Linko, Laura— 122 Livingston, Joseph — 120 Livingston, Robert — 39, 118 Lund, Paul — 29, 1 18 M’s Macak, John— 18, 41, 48, 56, 58, 62, 78, 103, 112 Macak, Julie — 120 Macko, Robert — 104, 118 Mahony, Kelly— 18, 30, 51, 56, 70, 80, 85, 104, 110 Malecker, Robert — 77, 1 1 8 Maples, Raymond — 1 16 Marcotte, Theresa — 51, 1 18 Matelski, John — 1 14 Mateja, Becky— 22, 23, 51, 56, 72, 80, 81, 85, 94, 95, 116 Mazur, Michael — 77, 118, 119 McCandless, Skippy — 1 16 McGowen, Dawn — 36, 37, 54, 55, 63, 67, 114 McHale, Alice— 41, 56, 93, 116 McKinney, Cindy — 104 Mihalo, Mr. — 128 Milcarek, Joe — 1 14, 132 Mindas, Russell — 42, 60, 114 Montero, Carmen — 2 Montero, Irma — 122 Montero, Valentine — 29, 90, 118 Morando, Paul — 11 Morando, Susan — 116 Morris, Michelle — 122, 123 Mundo, Rick — Murray, Danese — 116 Murzyn, Craig — 1 16 Myers, Garnett — 1 18 N’s Noble, Greg — 65, 104 Norwood, Linda — 122 Novak, Mr. — 125 O’s Obermiller, Alice — 20, 21, 32, 58, 63, 76, 104, 110 O’Brien, Charlene — 120 O ' Brien, Cherylene — 120 Odlivak, Cindy— 1 1, 20, 33, 48, 56, 59, 72, 77, 104 O’Keefe, Tim— 39, 76, 118 Oliver, Mr. — 128 Oprisko, Peter — 120 Otic, Mike— 62, 105 Otic, Susan — 1 16 Owens, Sherry — 1 14 P’s Pabey, Michelle — 122 Parker, Steven — 63, 105, 110 Patrick, Phillip — 120 Perez, Eric — 122, 123 Pawlus, Mr. — 128 Piatek, Mr. — 77 Pivovarnik, Susan — 12, 20, 56, 72, 80, 84, 85, 94, 95, 114 Plemons, Chris — 122 Polak, David— 16, 65, 78, 82, 83, 95, 114 Polak, Michael — 56, 75, 78, 88, 116, 113 Polak, Nancy — 6, 1 20 Pope, Chris— 38, 58, 78, 89, 90, 118 Poropat, Mr. — 128 Postell, April — 29, 92, 93, 118 Posted, Melody— 46, 51, 56, 72, 80, 85, 116, 132 Preneta, Julie — 17, 92, 118, 119 Puente, Jim — 39, 1 16 Puplava, Joann — 1 14 Pustek, Robert — 14, 46, 56, 59, 71,77, 82, 114 Q’s Queen, Keith— 78, 114 R’s Ramirez, Jesse — 1 1 8 Rancich, Melena — 9, 11, 43, 51, 56, 58, 63, 65, 105, 110, 140 Rancich, Marisa — 122 Rebey, Mr— 21, 43, 56, 86, 89, 128 Reeves, James — 1 14 Renda, Andrea— 7, 21, 48, 53, 56, 105 Renda, Patti, 21, 23, 48, 49, 56, 59, 63, 72, 114, 115, 139 Reyna, Elva — 105 Reyna, Laura — 116 Reyna, Roberto — 12, 90 Riggins, Gerri — 6, 80, 85, 114 Riggins, Jim — 90, 118 Rodgers, James — 56, 65, 76, 105, 112, 134 Rodriquez, Christine — 1 1, 118, 119 Rodriquez, Elva — 21, 116 Rodriquez, George — 89 Rodriquez, Miguel — 122 Rodriquez, Omar — 122, 123 Rodriquez, Pablo — 56, 78, 86, 95, 106, 111 Roebuck, Toni — 118 Rogers, Donna — 14, 54, 56, 67, 114 Rokosz, Sheri — 15, 21, 58, 66, 92, 118 Roman, Gustawo — 1 18, 119 Roman, Maria — 114 Rooke, Fred — 120 Rooke, Mike— 29, 56, 77, 88. 119 Rutherford, Robin — 35, 67, 119 Ruzich, Luann— 14, 21, 58, 106 S’s Saksa, Kris — 20, 53, 119 Sandrick, Jim — 90, 1 19 Sarvanidis, Chris — 65, 89, 90, 116 Saylors, Mike— 1 19 Scott, Kelly — 122 Sena, Renee— 12, 52, 53, 60, 116 Seira, Ruth — 122 Semancik, Joey — 65, 76, 78, 114 Senics, Mike — 65, 78, 88, 90, 116 Senics, Paula — 11, 23, 46, 50, 56, 106, 109, 110, 142 Shebish, Karen — 20, 46, 47, 59, 72, 76, 114, 115, 160 Sheldon, Miss — 117, 129 Shepherd, Phronnie — 114 Shepherd, Roy — 120 Simants, James — 18, 23, 59, 62, 106, 109, 111 Simants, Susan — 51, 116 Simmons, Alan — 122 Simmons, Wayne — 120 Slivka, Cindy — 122 Slivka, Peter — 120 Smith, Charles — 122 Smolen, Kathy — 114 Sorota, Mr. — 64, 129 Sotello, Eugene — 56, 78, 106, 110 Sotello, John— 8, 56, 78, 107, 126 Soto, Robert — 122 Stamper, Stephanie — 107 Stapleton, Marty — 56, 74, 75, 88, 117 Stefanich, Tom — 1 19 Stephens, Becky — 1 1 9 Stevenson, Gary — 19 Stevenson, George — 122 Stincic, Brian — 120 Stincic, Cindy— 21, 37, 84, 85, 92, 114 Stincic, Pam— 19, 22, 27, 60, 63, 66, 92, 117 Stoffer, Mr. — 129 Stribiak, Debbie— 18, 21, 56, 60, 107, 111 Summey, Mr. — 86, 89 Surlet, John— 122 T’s Taylor, Billy — 76, 1 19 Taylor, Jack — 65, 86, 87, 107 Taylor, Mr. — 66, 129 Tenorio, Roberta — 13, 18, 27, 56, 58, 63, 107, 110, 133 Terry, Darrell — 89, 90, 117 Terry, Othel — 120 Tinsley, David — 90, 119 Tinsley, Linda — 18, 107 Tittle, Cindy— 41, 92, 119 Tittle, Wendy — 120 Tobias, Mary Lynn — 58, 120 Tobias, Paul — 58, 65, 78 Toomey, James — 120 Toomey, Mike— 120 Torzewski, Robin — 119 Treat, Andy — 115 Trevino, Reynaldo — 119 U’s Ulloa, Helen— 22, 53, 56, 60, 63, 72, 117 Ulloa, Sandy— 22, 53, 56, 60, 63, 72, 117, 137 Ulm, Sherri— 51, 92, 119 Ulrich, Mr.— 26, 35, 67, 129 V’s Van Meter, Craig — 117 Vargas, Laura — 61, 111, 117 Vasquez, Audie — 58, 60, 65, 72, 76, 89, 94, 117 Vavrek, Carol — 33, 85, 1 15 Vo, Van Thu — 115 Vrabel, Mr— 88, 129 W’s Wallace, Doyle — 119 Wallace, Ken— 120 Watters, Chris — 120 Wargo, David — 122 Wajvoda, Peaches — 1 1, 16, 21, 46, 56, 80, 115, 148 Westerfield, Anna— 53, 63, 117 Whitlock, Greg — -65 Wilkening, Patti — 122, 56. 60, 63, 117 Williams, Brian — 117 Williams, Dawn — 15, 17, 108 Williamson, Mike — 8, 108, 109, 110, 112, 142 Winebrenner, Jack — 48, 49, 63, 115 Winn, Peggy— 19, 117 Winn, Tony — 122 Wittman, Joey — 119 Witczak, Jim— 65, 71, 108 Witczak, Susan — 60, 1 17 Wood, Denise — 21, 56, 108, 111 Wood, Steve — 117 Wood, Susan — 122 Wozniak, Ms. — 129 Wright, Tim— 108 Wunder, Edward — 23, 71, 108, 109, 111 Wunder, Michael — 12, 48, 56, 67, 71, 76, 115 Wunder, Robert — 90, 119 Y’s Yanas, Donna — 6, 52, 53, 56, 59, 60, 77, 109, 111 Yocum, Eddie — 23, 72, 115 Young, Brenda— 117 Young, Natalie — 119 Z’s Zahorsky, Cathy — 16, 18, 56, 115, 151 Zubeck, Mr. — 72, 129 159 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Putting together a yearbook takes alot of hard work, long hours, and dedication. In the end it’s all worth it. The book turns out to be a record of a year in one’s high school life. Does my layout have a dominant pic- ture? Do I have a variety of shapes? Have 1 observed a one pica margin? All of these are questions that members of the Reflector staff had to ask them- selves. Although some deadlines were missed, and some pictures were left un- taken, the staff worked well together. Many of the students had different re- sponsibilities, such as photographers, ads workers and typists, but everyone played an important role on the staff. Other people such as Mr. Lovasko, our professional photographer, are very important in helping us with our year- book. Mr. Kingsley, our Herff Jones Re- Staff members will say goodbye to some, and hello to others. Editor, Karen Shebish, is ready to jump off the 3rd Mr. Laub asks for a little help, floor after finding out the yearbook would be dis- tributed late. presentative, answered many questions brought us layout sheets whenever wi ran out, and helped us design our cover Our advisor, Mr. Laub, was responsi ble for making 5th hour an enjoyabl and hard-working class. A special thanks is deserved by al who were involved in putting togethe the 1982 Reflector. YEARBOOK ADVISOR Mr. Paul Laub EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karen Shebish ASSISTANT EDITOR Peaches Wajvoda 1982 STAFF Janet Carroll Bill Evanich Jonelle Fritz Linda Gacsko Peter Gurekovich Lori Haviley Mary Kay Hruskocy Renee Kantowski Jeanie Kometz Kelley Kubacki Becky Mateja Melody Postell Bob Pustek Melena Rancich Paula Senics SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS Peaches Wajvoda Jack Winebrenner ADS EDITORS Linda Gacsko Lori Haviley HERFF JONES REPRESENTATIVE Mr. George Kingsley, Jr. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Mr. John Lovasko, Sr.