Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1988 volume:

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J V. 31 v 5 FIVE DAYS TO A VICTORY 7 GETTING TOGETHER The seniors said they always had it in the can. T. Tinsley puts final touches on the senior float. The annual spirit week brought people together and many smiles to the new year. Homecoming week 1987 began on Monday, Sept. 21. Hat and Tie Day followed by Tuesday, Sports Day; Wednesday, Western Day and Thursday, Hawaiian Day. Thursday night townspeople gathered on 119th Street to admire the awesome display of school spirit in the Homecoming parade. Finally, it was Friday the day we were all waiting for, Green and White Day, the night of the big game against the West Central Trojans. Having such overwhelming spirit, the Oilers brought home their first victory of the season 7-6. During half time of that eventful game, Deana Gajdos was crowned 1987 Homecoming Queen and Rick Rodriguez handed down the honor of Mr. Football to James Flores. Instead of a spirit stick, the Student Council started a new tradition with an Oil Can which would be given to the class that had the most participation throughout the week. This was received by the hardworking Seniors. The great Juniors with the theme, Don’t Say the ’T’ Word” won the award for the best float followed by Senior attendants are (1-r) M. Chilla and K. Kcndcr, D. Greer and D. Gajdos, L. Sotcllo and M. Keeler. the Sophomores having the most original idea for their spirit car, “Fishing For a Victory . Although just start -ing high school, the Freshmen took care of decorating the bulletin board with the theme “Trash the Trojans . Following the game, a Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the first time in the small gym. The theme for the dance was “I Can't Help Falling In Love”. Overall, after all the changes were made and the victory was savored. Homecoming 1987 will always remain a special and memorable time which brought the Oilers together. Homecoming Queen D. Gajdos and Mr. Football J. Flores. Underclass attendants are (1-r) J. Peldzus and D. Coppola, Homecoming Queen D. Gajdos, S. Cabrera and W. Johnson. S. Roebuck and M. Livingston. 9 UNDER THE MISTLETOE The Student Council sponsored the born again tradition of the Winter Formal dance, which took place on December 19, 1987. Tables were turned when girls went through the mental torture of asking guys to escort them. The gym was filled with 3 hours of great music provided by rock radio station Z-95. Albums were given to energetic dancers and sweatshirts were sold. Couples were exposed to elite finger foods until, unexpectedly, 23 large pizzas arrived, provided by Dominos. Lovasko Studio was invited to take the couple’s pictures. Though this dance was a test of a girl’s courage and the students’ en-thusiam, the Student Council thinks Whiting passed. This will be one test students will want to take again. These future models pose for their adoring fans. I really wanted a tape , exclaims K. Render. B. Adams holds on “tight to E. Miller. 10 “Hey, Barbie, it goes like this...! says J. Gaal. Dancing the nite away is D. Sandrick and K. Haviley. It was a magicai night for S. Guajardo and J. Oliver. Taking a break, M. Renda and D. Harbin sit this one out. 11 K. Plesha takes time out to show off her boyfriend H. Havlin. I LL SEE YOU Say cheese! Mr. Basketball M. Keeler and Sectional Sweetheart S. Madrigal. The Senior Attendants were: J. Flores and N. gal and J. Bizik; S. Kleinedler and S. Maddox. Jaroszewicz; Sectional Sweetheart S. Madri- The underclass attendants were: K. Haviley Milcarek and G. Renda. and S. Justak; N. Briggs and D. Bonchik; G. Although the actual Sectional game against Bishop Noll was not played until March 4th, the honors of Sectional Sweetheart and Mr. Basketball were announced on February 20th between the Junior Varsity and Varsity games. The deserving winners were Silvia Madrigal and Mike Keeler. Our cheerleaders showed their struts during their half-time version of “Don't You Want Me?” The girls’ gym displayed a romantic contrast to the rock scene for the Sectional dance. The theme “In My Dreams” proved to be a true thought in some students’ minds. During the pep assembly, students grouped into their class to cheer on the basketball team. Feelings of school spirit made everyone proud to be an Oiler. 12 IN MY DREAMS The pep assembly helped to build team spirit President C. Raycroft announces the court. and tension. Hey everyone! Look at us! Romance was definitely in the air for these couples. 13 FUN AND FRIENDS 14 MAKE GOOD MEMORIES 15 “THE KINGDOM OF MAKE BELIEVE” The 1987-88 Junior-Senior prom took place at the Raleigh Club on May 20, 1988. There was plenty of preparation for pre-prom which took place in the small gym at 4 p.m. This year’s theme was “A Night in the Kingdom of Make Believe” with the colors being pink and silver. The couples danced the night away with entertainment by Pure Eligance. Is this really a fountain of love for A. Smith and S. Justak? Parents, family, and friends gather around to watch the glamorous couples. C. Hart and D. Gascko are greeted by great K. Koleszarik and R. Pietsch take a time out from dancing to enjoy each other's company, applause. 16 I Miss Martin is always “monkeying” around. This excited couple are getting prepared for their big night. If the queen kisses the king, will he turn into a frog? One special couple made in heaven. Admired and being admired is just the beginning for these couples. 17 TIME FOR THE MUSIC Up, Up, up with people, you see ’em whereever you go....That’s the tune many people thought of for weeks after this energetic cast performed in front of a small, but excited audience at the Whiting High School Gymnasium. The title “Time for the Music” was appropriate for this extraordinary performance. The show consisted of many types of melodies, from the Umbrella dance of China to a gymnastics act of Scandanavia. The most intriguing and thought provoking song of the night was entitled “What Color is God’s Skin?”. And with the teenagers in mind, the cast rapped some songs called “Black and White” and Junk Jam”. 3 weeks before the show, promotion advisors traveled to Whiting to set up the details of the performance. The cast of Up With People, which came from all over the world, stayed with host families in Whiting, who received 2 complimentary tickets to the show. The Up With the People show was performed on October 3, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets were $4.00 for children and $6.00 for adults. The friendships that were made were everlasting, and many people hope to see them again in “Time for the Music”. The Up With the People cast helps with our school’s pep rally. M. Keeler is unwilling to sec his new found friends leave. Docs Gina Milcarck think she can join the show? By being a host, E. Jones finds a new friend. 18 The Up With the People shop provided souvenirs for all. WHITING S FINEST In order to achieve the honor of being in the “W” Club, a coach must feel that you have proved yourself and have shown sportsmanship in a sport. The “W” Club promotes Whiting’s finest. “W” Club officers: Sponsor Mr. Rebey; S. Stincic, V-Prcs.: B. Polak, Pres,; C. Justak, Sec.-Treas. 19 The 1987-88 “W” Club SPIRIT S GONNA GET YA This year’s Sectional Sweetheart Dance was arranged by many different helpful Booster Club members. The 1987-88 Booster Club always tries to lift everyone’s spirit by putting on a variety of activities throughout the school year. Miss Kowal, the sponsor of the club, gives her support to make the school year fun and exciting. President C. Raycroft excites the crowd with “the envelope please. Booster Club officers include (l-r) Treas., C. croft; Sec., K. Render; Sponsor, Miss Kowal. Raycroft; V.Pres., S. Babair; Pres., C. Ray- GO! GO! OILERS! Showing their spirit at a basketball game arc some of the Booster Club members. The 1987-88 Booster Club 20 DON’T FORGET TO TIE ONE ON 1987-88 SADD Members SADD officers: Treas. C. Raycroft; Sec. D. Gajdos; Pres. J. Bzibziak; V-P B. Adams; Sponsor Mrs. Lemon. SADD is an organization for students against driving drunk. It is available for students in grades 9 through 12. This year the sponsor, Mrs. Lemon, decided to raise money for their cause. The students sold bracelets made of string that either go on your wrist or ankle, they were a “hot” item. The theme for the bracelets was “Remember not to tie one on”. After purchasing one, the students or adults had to sign a card promising not to drink and drive. J. Collins has a talk with SADD organizer at the Community Center. 21 CLUBS THAT CREATE SUCCESS 1987-88 Art Club The 1987-88 Art Club and Industrial Arts Club have done many beneficial projects for the school system and the students. This year, the Art Club tried a new approach to Valentine’s Day by selling balloons filled with helium for S2.00. The balloon selling was a huge success. The idea is for students to get a better understanding of Valentine’s Day by receiving balloons from friends or from someone who cares. The Industrial Arts Club has also done its by their contribution to the Homecoming Parade with their float and support throughout the year. Art Club officers (standing): Activity Chairman. C. Raycroft; Activity Publicist, A. Smith; R. Pietsch. Secretary; S. Madrigal. V-Prcs.; (sitting) C. Raycroft. Treasurer; Miss Demkovich; R. Almanza, President. Industrial Arts Club officers: Mr. Rebey; Sec.-Treas., C. Rigg; V-Pres., T. Gajewski; Pres., J. Collins. 22 1987-88 Industrial Arts Club LEADERS OF TOMORROW Senior class officers (L to R) Sec. K. Render, V. Pres., M. Chilla, Treas., C. Raycroft, Pres., J. Collins. Sponsor Mrs. Lemon in their final year at Whiting High. Junior class officers (L to R) Sec., C. Hart, Treas., E. Toth, V. Pres., K. Haviley, Pres. J. Oliver hang around after a great prom. Sophomore class officers (Lto R) Treas., D. Smith. Sec., C. Raycroft, V. Pres., D. Reeves, Pres., W. Greer, Sponsor Mr. Johnson smile after a prosperous fun fest. Freshman class officers (L to R) Sec., S. Stewart, Treas., T. Garcia, Pres. J. Gianotti. V. Pres., T. Filipck, Sponsor, Mr. Adkins look forward to 3 more years. 23 REAL WHITING MUSIC Having fun directing is S. Hill The choir is all set to perform the Spring Concert. The 1987-88 WHS Band For the second consecutive year tones were taught by yet another new director, Miss Lins. When the Christmas season rolls around, one can count on hearing the choir at WJOB radio station bringing Christmas cheer to all those who are fortunate enough to be listening. Over on the other side of the music department there is Mrs. Russell directing the bands every note. The 1987-88 band took part in the band contests in Portage. Fund raisers were a big part of the band’s plans this year. They have high hopes of getting new uniforms. For both the band and choir, many changes have taken place, but one thing will always stay the same — the sweet sound of Whiting music. These two WHS Band members concentrate on their music. 24 1987-88 Jr. High Choir. How about a smile, girls? The 4th of July parade is always better with the WHS Band performing in it. Smiles come naturally for these 3. T. Kellenberger does her part in the parade. 25 Can you tell these “men” are nervous? BYE BYE BIRDIE This year's musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE, was directed by Dorothy Negovetich. The play consisted of a great group of talented actors, actresses, and singers. The run of the play was April 23rd, 24th, 29th, and May 1st. It was another fine play put on by the students. “The American Boy (A. Progar) made all the girls faint. The loyal fans await their idol. J. Buranosky wonders what’s wrong with kids these days. J. Buckmaster participates in his last high school play. “Put on a happy face, sings J. Gajcwski to the sad little girl. 26 S. Gravely gets “picked up at the local bar. J. Bzibziak enjoys talking on the phone. C. Hart says, “Never forget your galoshes. Sonny.” 27 Kim (T. Edwards) and Hugo (M. Stoughton) proclaim their love for each other. A PASSPORT TO SPANISH 1987-88 SPANISH CLUB Officers: Spon. Miss Schreffler; Sec. S. Gaughan; V-P M. Renda; Pres. J. Toth: Trcs. F. Godinez. This year the Spanish Club is again the largest club at W.H.S. They sold a mixture of items. The Spanish Club earned over S1,000. Instead of holding their annual Christmas party, the club spent their money wisely. They entered a Spanish competition in Indianapolis. In the competition, students were in a “Spanish Scramble” and they performed a skit called “The Little Red Hen”. We hope next year, now that they have experience, the students will do much better. The German Club sold a variety of candy to raise enough money to go on a trip to Wisconsin. During Christmas the club went to the Museum of Science and Industry to admire the German Christmas trees. The students feel it was a great learning experience. To really unite the two clubs, they scheduled a softball match against each other led by their new sponsors. I P. Buranosky shows off his “note’ 28 AND GERMAN CLUBS 1987-88 GERMAN CLUB w FUTURE EDUCATORS HELP COMMUNITY The F.E.A. at Whiting is always doing good deeds for the community. Once again, around Easter, they took cookies and lots of caring to the Convalescent Center. Also, when the open house took place the school was filled with F.E.A. members helping people find their way around Whiting High. S. Cabrera shows her dad around W.H.S. Mrs. Rcnda and Miss Douglas smile, despite their discussion about M. Renda. F.E.A. members and teachers get ready for the open house. F.E.A. officers (l-r) V-Pres., A. Knight; Sec., D. Gajdos; Pres., J. Radford; Tres. C. Ray-croft. (sitting) Sponsor, Mrs. DcPeugh. 1987-88 F.E.A. 30 A NEW CLUB FOR WHITING 1987-88 FBLA (1-r) Sponsor Mrs. Lemon; Tres. K. Koleszarik; Pres. A. Smith; V-Pres. S. Madrigal; Sec. D. Reeves; Sponsor Mr. Johnson. The new club is FBLA. The letters stand for Future Business Leaders of America. The club gives students a chance to learn about the business world. Members were inducted at the beginning of the year at a semi-formal ceremony. This year the club set up teams which competed in a stock market project. The students bought and sold stock with pretend accounts. Since it was the club’s first year, it started out on shaky ground, but looks like the club has a bright future for being successful at Whiting High. D. Greer checks on his stocks. 31 New members take the FBLA oath. NEW CLUB TAKES OFF Science Club officers: (standing) V-Pres. D. Bonchik; Pres. B. Lester, (kneeling) Sec. K. Render; Treas. N. Jaroszewicz. The 1987-88 Science Club D. Sandrick shows his form in the egg drop. This year, there was a new club for students to get involved in. It was the Science Club, and it enabled the students to have learning experiences in a field not given much attention to. With the help of the Sponsor Miss Martin, students who wish to have a future in science would be given a better understanding of the many fields available in that area. L. Gonzalez, hoping one day she won’t have to pretend. These members enjoy an educational trip to the museum. 32 THE MAD SCIENTIST OF THE FUTURE The Physics Club members include: (1-r) D. icz, R. Stapleton, T. Malcckar, D. Wenglarz. Sandrick, J. Collins, K. Gibson, N. Jaroszcw- C. Raycroft, and T. Summcy. N. Jaroszewicz shows us the fun way of using a calorimeter. With 9 convincing honor students in Physics and a willing sponsor, Mr. Sorota, the 1987-88 Physics Club came about. Being all seniors, this club got together for fun but yet for scientific adventures. They adventured to Fermi Lab with the Chemistry II class and they attended sessions at Indiana Northwest. There the club was introduced to new and exciting fields in science. This year’s officers included Pres. C. Raycroft; V-Pres. T. Maleckar; Treas. N. Jaroszewicz; Sec. J. Collins, and Sergeant-of-Arms, R. Stapleton. 1987-88 Physics Club Officers. LAYING DOWN THE LAW The 1987-88 Student Council The 1987-88 Junior High Student Council. It was quite a year for the Student Council. This group of school leaders were involved in and sponsored many school activities. Besides their regular duties of planning Homecoming festivities and the annual blood drive, the Student Council sponsored the newly activated Winter Formal, donated fruit to the “Up With People” visitors, and sponsored a school program called “Bridges”. All meetings were run by Parliamentary procedure. The new sponsor of the Student Council is Miss Sheldon. This was also the first year of Junior High Student Council. The sponsors are Miss Sheline and Mr. Angel. 34 Junior Officers were Pres., J. Hanis; V-Pres., T. Joyce; Sec., T. Strabavy; Treas.. S. Strabavy. Senior Officers were Pres., S. Babair; Treas., J. Toth; Sponsor, Miss Sheldon; Sec., K. Render; V-Pres., G. Walczak. The S.C. sponsored the Homecoming dance and festivities. 35 CREATING MEMORIES OF ’88 C. Raycroft is always trying to correct T. Lawson’s typing errors. M. Renda gives B. Adams a helping hand. Always on top of things is our editor D. Helping to meet all of our deadlines is typist T. Lawson. Sorting pictures for her layout is D. Manich. Stewart. Advisor. Mr. Laub, points to a few of S. Rosin-ski's mistakes. C. Raycroft wonders if S. Babair remembers all of those memories. “Am I cropping just right?” D. Gacsko wonders. 36 The beginning of “Glory Days” have just been started by M. Renda and A. Smith. Flipping through the pages S. Babair and K. Render find out what it’s all about. REFLECTOR members are: 1st row D. Gacsko, 2nd row M. Renda, K. Render, S. Babair, T. Lawson, 3rd row B. Adams, D. Manich, J. Toth, C. Raycroft, 4th row S. Rosinski, C. Raycroft, 5th row A. Smith and D. Stewart. Is J. Toth really finding out what REFLEC-TOR is all about? REFLECTOR is just like your own “photo album” for you to remember your friends, teachers, and all the great times you have shared throughout the year. The REFLECTOR staff has to make everything just right for your album. Picking the best pictures and writing good captions to best describe those pictures are just a small part of what staff members do. The big part is working together as a team to make the “photo album” a success for the past year and for memories. 37 Sophomores. S. Gaughan and J. Bzibziak. ad-mire their articles. G. Harding masters the headlining machine. j. Peterson reviews her fellow classmates writing before she types the final copy. Editor-in-Chiefi S. Kleinedlcr. is almost ready to make the layout for our TATTLER. trips. GfUl THE TATTLER COVERS IT ALL The “Voice of the Oilers” comes every other Friday to bring you up to date on the main events at Whiting. The “Voice of the Oilers” is the TATTLER. The TATTLER staff consist of 12 dedicated staff members and advisor Mrs. Mary Hanis. They focus on bringing us academic news. sports. Personality Profiles, and occasionally a section expressing opinions on occurring events. Every once in a while, there’s even a puzzle for students and teachers to do in their spare time. Before Christmas break, the staff thinks of Christmas stocking stuffers for the Seniors. Valentine’s Day gives students the chance to express their secret emotions to friends. Finally at the end of each school year, the last edition of the TATTLER is dedicated to the Seniors. B. Polak and G. Harding discuss their writing ideas. D. Smith, while writing her copy, pauses for a quick picture. TATTLER staff: (l-r) C. Rigg, B. Polak. J. Gajcwski, G. Harding, M. Zimmerman, M. Chilla, K. Niemicc, S. Kleinedler, S. Gaughan, D. Smith, J. Bzibziak, J. Peterson and sitting Mrs. Hanis. NHS officers arc: (1-r) Pres.. M. Chilla; Sponsor, Mr. Daniels; V-Pres.. T. Maleckar; Sec., T. Lawson; Treas., C. Raycroft. New initiates of NHS include: top (l-r) K. Hart, M. Zimmerman, K. Niemiee, K. Kompi-Haney, S. Hill, E. Toth, P. Napier; sitting, C. cr, and D. Manich. 40 D. Sandrick, with character, lights the final candle. AT THE TOP Each year outstanding students are chosen from the junior and senior classes for the National Honor Society. They are chosen by the faculty who look for Scholastic achievements, character, leadership, and service to their school. This year 8 juniors and 1 senior were initiated on April 28. In between classes, they sang and answered ques- Scnior members of the National Honor Society include: top (l-r) D. Stewart, B. Polak. T. Law-son, C. Raycroft; sitting D. Sandrick, T. Ma- tions about world politics, athletics, and Indiana history for the informal initiation. At the end of the day, they were formally initiated by the current members, Mr. Blake, and Mr. Kountoures. The NHS fundraisers were the Thanksgiving Drive and Easter Raffle. The NHS sponsor is Mr. Daniels. leckar, M. Chilla, S. Klcincdler, and M. Napier. C. Raycroft and T. Lawson arc getting their hands caught in the cookie jar from the Thanksgiving Drive. 4 ' Mr. Kountoures congratulates senior, S. Hill, for making the NHS. D. Stewart and T. Maleckar think that there's something fishy about E. Toth's answer. 43 OUR GOALS SIGHT Aguilera, David Almanza, Ricardo Artist, Charles Babair, Windy Barnes, Lorraine Bishop, Michael Bonchik, David Burke, Angel Cardenas, Ana Castillo, Alice Castle, Melody Coppola, Doreen Cronin, Billy Debold, Jefferson Edwards. James Enriquez, Jesus Ferrer, Joe Flores, Raul Ford, Sharon Gaal, Joe Gajewski, Jeff Gajewski, Thomas Gonzalez, Lupe Gray, Kelly Guajardo, Sharon Haney, Katherine Hansen, Sean Hart, Christina Haviley, Karen Hojnacki, Kimberly Hopkins, Michelle Hopson. Keith Janik, Alfred Jennings, Brad Justak, Scott Kellenberger, Terri Kolcszarik. Karen Kompier, Kelli Kovacck, Janet Kubeck, Kim Kurella, A1 Fester, Brian Llerena, Jackie Uw ry, Ramona 44 1989 Luebbe, Kim Manich, Dia McNinch, Scott Milch, John Montero, Julio Napier, Paula Niemiec, Katie Oliver, Jason Peldzus, John Perez, Veronica Perrinc, Linda Perry, John Pietsch, Robert Plemons, Jeffery Quiroz, Ricardo Rigg, Christopher Rios, Angela Rodriguez, Fausto Rogers, Ronald Rosinski, Scott Sheffield, Dennis Smith, Heather Smith, Tabitha Stoughton, Mike Strisko, Heather Toth, Erik Trevino, Ricardo Watts, Jemal Williams, Tammy Wright. Antonia Wright, Ronald Zimmerman, Margaret Not Pictured: Edwards, Steven Herrera, Robert Langwinski, Eddie 45 Adams, Buffy Almanza. Martha Arredondo, Peter Artist, Ronald Babair, Kelly Banaszak, Joseph Bishop, Robert Brazinski. William Briggs. Nikole Buchring, Charles Burke, Sheila Bzibziak, Jill Cabrera, Sandra Chapman. Christie Clark, Terrence Collins. Jennice Costica, Mark Cummins, Patricia Delmuro, Ancelmo Delmuro. Elvira Douglas. Brian Edwards, Brian Espinosa. Tina Gacsko, David Gaughan, Shannon Gazda, Thomas Godinez, Francisco Gonzalez, Ruben Gravely. Sabrina Greer. William Not Pictured: Ferrer, Laurie Ignatuk, Ben Jones, Eric Maltby, Lyncllc Orlando, Trina Trevino, Hilda Harbin, Donald Howerton, Richard Johnson, Wayne Justak, Craig Render, James Kovacik, Jill Kuss, Rebecca Langwinski, Paul Laurincck, Dennis Linko, Arleen Madrigal, Jose Maleckar, Mildred Martinez, George Mattingly, Karen McHalc, Nancy Mendoza, Lisa Mitchell, Rebecca Montero, Esperanza Montero, Pedro Obregon, Michael Pa bey, Tanya Perez, Javier Plesha, Kristi Potocsky, Stephanie Ramirez, Rachel Raycroft, Colleen Reeves, Donna Renda, Michelle Reyna, Sandra Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Salvador Shade, Eric Shrader, David Slivka, Chris Slivka, John Smith, Deborah Toth, Jennifer Toth, Natalie Vasquez, George Vasquez, Jose Vela, Rudy Walker, Tiffany Wright, Melissa Wright, Shane 47 A NEW BEGINNING Adkins, Gregory Aguilera, Jose Allard, Jeffrey Bacon, Heather Baczynski, Michael Bartley, Tabitha Bass, Norman Berquist, Julie Bogs, Joseph Buranosky, Paul Butler, Jennifer Castle, Heather Chicvara, Rebecca Corpus, Sylvia Crowe, Bradley Delgado. Jason DclReal, Sergio Downen, Robert Edwards, Marc Ferguson, Kim Filipek, Theresa Flores, Catherine Gandhi, Linus Garcia, Jesus Gianotti, Joseph Gibson, Daniel Godinez, Ricardo Gonzales, Christopher Gonzalez, Adriana Gray, James Haluska, Kenneth Haney, Kristina Huntley, Dawn Jacusis, Michelle Jones, Jennifer 48 Langwinski, John Livingston, Michael Luedtke, William Maltby, Daniel Melgoza, Hilda Mercado, Angel Knight, Vernon Kowalczyk, Martha Kellenbergcr, Wendy Klym, Kristen Roberts, Raymond Roebuck, Shannon Shultz, Eric Sefchik, Kenneth Sommer, Christina Stewart, Suzanne Strabavy, Mark Strisko, Christopher Taylor, Karen Taylor, Robert Tornai, Christopher Trgovich, Kimberly Wagster, Sheri Wenglarz, Brian Not Pictured: Roberts, Carl Childress, Angela Roberts, Jessica Martinez, Guadalupe Villegas, Amada Peterson, Heather Zakula, John 49 THE JUNIOR HIGH LOOKS AHEAD Aguilera, Jose Bejar, Rafael Bobos. Keith Braden, Tonia Buchring, Debbie Bush, Brian Crowley, Jenifer Dean, Wayne Delmuro, Rolando Dybel, Ricky Edwards, Tracy Espinosa, Rachel Robinson, Kicrah Rodgers, Shawn Rusnak, Kristen Schrum, Robert Spangle, Nancy Hanis, John Holloway, Bill John, Steve Velez, Xavier Weston, Robert Wilson, Justin Witczak, Annette Yurkanin, James Marquez. Elena Martin, Tanya Martinez, Delores ____________________________________________ Radford, Lori Ramos, Priscilla Roberts, Gideon Strabavy, Sheri Strabavy, Tcri Thamm, Jerry TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS Aleman, Alex Bacon, Jason Bartley, Annetha Bass, Nathan Brewer, William Cantrell, Mary Cox, Amber Cuellar, Vilma Dado Neil Danielides, Maria Davila, Alfredo Dclmuro, Daniel Delreal. Sonia Douglas. Yvette Downen, Joanne Dybcl, Marci Edwards, Cliff Gandhi, Liza Gonzales, Heather Jamroz, Antionette Joyce, Anthony Livingston, David Magro, Lisa Morando, David Munoz, Oscar Noojin, Jason Perez, Christina Petrak, Andrew Puplava, Tina Radford, Charlene Roberts, Jcroam Scott, Lori Sefchik, Steven Shane. Ryan Shrader, Michael Tinsley. Bradley Vasqucz, Laura Vickerman, Anthony 51 LOST WITHOUT THEM Our Jr. and Sr. High secretary is Mrs. Mustafa. Mrs. Carroll is Athletic, as well as, Jr. and Sr High secretary. The administration in our school helps us to keep everything running smoothly. Our Superintendent Mr. Novak is always making sure education at Whiting is at its best. His administrative secretaries, Mrs. Shaner, Mrs. Dado and Mrs. Kantowski, are important to Mr. Novak and the school, also. Mr. Kountoures, principal, always will make time for problems the students might have. Playing a double role is Mr. Blake, our assistant principal and attendan- Our Assistant Principal, Mr. Blake. ce officer. Filing, typing, and organizing is always done to a “T” by Mrs. Mustafa and Mrs. Caroll. Mrs. Johnson has to keep track of all the students’ attendance records, but she still finds time to be a cheerleading sponsor. Our school Nurse, Mrs. Kubacki, makes sure everyone is feeling terrific. The school board has a difficult job on deciding what rules are good for students as well as school personnel to follow. Our attendance secretary, Mrs. Johnson. Our school Principal is Mr. Kountoures. 52 The Superintendent of Schools is Mr. Novak. The school board members include: (sitting) V-Pres. Gerald A. Strabavy; Pres. Mildred Kubon; (standing) Sec. John J. Jaros Jr.; mem Mrs. Dado, Mrs. Shancr and Mrs. Kantowski are the school's administrative secretaries. ber James J. Buckley; member Charles A. Ko-salko Jr. Mrs. Kubacki is the school nurse. 53 Mr. Don Adkins—Government, Civics, Economics, Basic Math, Freshman Sponsor. Mr. Nick Crnkovich—World History, Sociology, 7th Grade Social Studies Mr. Alan Angel—Jr. High Science, Physical Science, J.V. Wrestling Coach, Jr. High Sponsor Mr. Vincent Daniels—Counselor, Sr. High; Jr. High Geography, Golf Coach, Cross Country Coach, National Honor Society Sponsor, Jr. High Honor Society Sponsor Mr. Jeff Cain—Metals I,II, Print Shop, Industrial Technology Mrs. Rosemary Demkovich—Art, Advanced Art, Ceramics, Art Club Sponsor Mrs. Sharon Cooper—Math and English Aide Mrs. Jane DcPeugh—10th Grade English, Communications, Speech, F.E.A. Sponsor FIVE NEW TEACHERS ON FACULTY Miss Lisa Douglas—Jr. High Science, Biology, Quest Mrs. Mary Hanis—8th and 9th Grade English, TATTLER Advisor Ms. Kathy Flaris—Life Skills, English 11 Mrs. Jane Hoyle—Reading Specialist Mrs. Jean Fritz—Girls’ P.E., Health, Advanced P.E., Girls’ Sports Co-Ordinator, Volleyball Coach Mr. Randy Johnson—Typing I,II. Accounting, Business Communications, Sophomore Sponsor, Football Coach Mr. David Gunnerson—Study Hall Miss Carol Kowal—Clothing, Foods, 8th Grade Home Economics, Elementary Art, Booster Club sponsor 55 ROOKIES AND VETERANS PROVIDE Mr. Leo Laspas—English and Reading Miss LaVatta Martin—Chemistry, Adv. Chemistry, Life Science, Junior Class Sponsor, Academic Team Sponsor, Science Club Sponsor Mr. Paul Laub—Algebra I, II, General Math, Girls Basketball Coach, REFLECTOR Advisor, Softball Coach Mr. Edward Pawlus—7th-8th Grade Math, Personal Typing Mrs. Gail Lemon—Office Practice, Business Math, Shorthand. Business Mgmt., Senior Class Sponsor, FBLA Sponsor, SADD Sponsor, Shadowing Program Sponsor Mr. Bill Rebey—Woodshop I, Drafting, Cad Cam, Industrial Arts Sponsor.Mat Maids Sponsor, “W” Club Sponsor, Wrestling Coach Miss Patrice Lins—Jr.-Sr. High Music, Chorus Mrs. Susan Russell—High School Band, Jr. High Band, Elementary Band 56 A POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Miss Colette Santay—Computers, Elementary Computers Mr. John Sorota—Physics, Geometry, Senior Math, Computers, Concession Stand, Ath. Financial Secretary Miss KeLee Schreffler—Spanish I,II, Spanish Club Sponsor Mr. Ron Vrabcl—8th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History, Boys' J.V. Basketball Coach Miss Beverly Sheldon—Librarian, Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Katherine Zaalouk—Senior English, German, German Club Sponsor Ms. Sharon Sheline—Elementary and Jr. High Counselor, Jr. High Student Council, Jr. High Sponsor v A 57 Mr. Raymond Zubeck—Athletic Director, Boys’ P.E., Health MONEY MATTERS Typing away K. Havily quickly glances for a picture. Working together on their assignment are T. Malcckaar, T. Walker, L. Unate, and L. Ortiz. Working on shorthand, H. Strisko does her best. Doing a quick review, P. Cummins checks her homework. Realizing that working with a computer is not an easy task is B. Jennings. Taking a break. D. Sheffield thinks about his Stopping his explanation. M. Chilla asks the future in business. class to quiet down. J. Collins dictates shorthand to J. Bzibziak to see how much she remembers. D. Coppola is practicing her filing skills in business class. The Business Department of our school prepares students that are planning on moving right into the business world, have the choice to take typing, shorthand, accounting, and many other courses. These classes help students widen abilities for an easier time in the evergrowing business world. G. Walczak, with the help of M. Castle, makes the books balance correctly. 59 OUR HIDDEN SECRETS Making sure the coast is clear, J. Gianotti looks for his test results. C. Flores and J. Jones work on their latest assignment in art class. D. Aguilera gives an explanation about these well-known composers to the class. T. Espinosa is going to show the class what kind of music she likes. 60 Looking through his drawings, W. Luedtkc tries to decide which is the best one. J. Flores and S. Madrigal use teamwork in finishing a project. Whiting is fortunate to have two departments that may help up discover hidden talents within us. They are the art and music departments. Art is not just based around learning about drawings and textures; you’ll also gain knowledge of early stages of art and painters. Besides knowledge, it gives a person a chance to express ideas and be able to design by one’s taste. The music department received a new addition, Ms. Lins, our new music teacher. She is going to do her best to develop and broaden horizons on famous composers and music knowledge to all her students. 61 Lending a helping hand, Mrs. Dcmkovich helps M. Livingston with his project. LEARNING FOR Mr. Cain shows D. Rooke some new tactics. Quest students M. Stroughton and A. Sutton ask “What do you see?”. F. Rodriquez shows a man could cook also. 62 Future architect M. Costica. THE FUTURE The Scruff. Pulling out her creation is K. Trgovich. Clothing, Foods, Industrial Arts, and Quest may not sound hard, but one does learn many new things. Many of these classes teach oneself the fundamentals used in later life. In Clothing, one learns to sew, cut, and follow patterns. In Foods, while not just learning to cook, one learns the measurements. Industrial Arts includes Woodshop, Metals, Drafting, CAD CAM, and blueprint. Quest is designed to explore your inner feelings, and that’s what many students do. So if one really wants to take these courses, one better be prepared to really learn for the future. M. Wright makes her new line of clothes. 63 R. Roberts displays his expertise in metals. Sewing is nothing for P. Napier. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF P.E. AND HEALTH Looking for a hit is S. Gravely. T. Williams and M. Bishop look for what to do next. S. Roebuck keeps her eye on the ball-J. Plemich shows perfect form on the return. K. Trgovich needs good control for double Going over the proper steps is S. Guajardo. dutch. 64 Showing us another technique is A. Delmuro. S. DelReal shows us he’s a real “all-star.’ Jumping at a blur is M. Gormley. Eyeing the pitcher is R. Vela. Jumping for joy. A. Gonzales wonders if N. Toth should have jumped higher. P.E. and Health are a very important part of our education. P.E. gives you a chance to try different sports, and it gives you an idea on how you can keep in shape while still having fun. Health class was taught different than in recent years. This year a CPR life saving class was taught for a 6-week period. Following a completion of the period, a test is given. If passed, you become a registered member who can act to save a life. ENRICHING LANGUAGES Hola and Guten Tag, both meaning hi!, are just a few of the many phrases one learns in the Spanish and German classes. During the year, the Spanish classes made Pinatas and cloth drawings. The German class decorated our hallway bulletin boards. So if one wants to be enriched by these languages, they should take a step in the right direction and enroll in these classes. L. Van den Hoek displays her Pinata. M. Livingston and D. Huntley point at advertisements in Spanish. 66 R. Artist is in his Spanish attire while T. Gazda looks on. E. Miller takes a whack at the Pinata. M. Scholtens and J. Bogs display the German flag. B. Adams and W. Greer stop and smile by the German bulletin board. 67 While at the board, D. Smith and J. Collins conjugate verbs. A. Gonzales adds the finishing touch. MINDING OUR P’S AND Q’S Another year has come and gone and much has been gained by both the students and the teachers. With all the knowledge of the English department and the “ready to learn” students, this will go down as a successful year. Also, welcome to Mrs. Zaalouk, a new member of the English department. G. Vasqucz and S. Pabey give'em a “taste” of speech class. Diagramming a sentence is S. Corpus. Practicing their ballet in speech class are B. Brazinski and W. Greer. These Freshmen perform Romeo and Juliet. 68 Ms. Flaris is always ready to lend a hand to R. Flores. nrcKusT J. Allard picks out a love story. Pat Sajak and Vanna White? No, it's D. Bayless and R. Baker. Two Seniors learn proper English from their teacher. This is the first year W.H.S. has had an academic team. In this year’s competition, the English Team took 1st place in both the invitational and the regionals. With the help of Miss Martin, the head coach, and Ms. Flaris, the English coach, the team did a fine job. The English team members were Jennifer Toth, Jenni- fer Plemich, Margie Zimmerman, and Tammy Maleckar. The English Department and the entire school give a fond farewell to Mrs. DePeugh, who has worked here from 1960-1988. Mrs. DePeugh teaches Sophomore English and Speech classes. Communications, Drama, and is Sponsor of the FEA. 69 WHITING MAKES HISTORY Gathering information is G. Harding. Electoral votes arc a mystery to J. Delgado. These boys get a “lecture from Mr. Adkins. These WHS students take a break for a smile. Do you know who the 7th President was? Or where the Malagasy Republic is? Didn’t think so! If one wants to expand their horizons, and learn about subjects like these-one could do it right here at Whiting High! Whiting has such a wide variety of classes. From U.. History, and World History to Sociology and Civics, you'll be able to answer the questions above and many others you may have. Reports arc part of everyday life at Whiting. J. Llerena takes over U.S. History class. WHS history at its best? 70 J. Edwards tells a historical story to M. Castle. A dictionary is valuable to W. Johnson. Trying to find a route to good grades is C. Justak. Libraries are a good place to learn history. A. Cardenas and J. Perry try to find our city. 71 ENDLESS MATH “I know how to use a computer,” says B. Graphing is easy, thinks W. Kellenberger and E. Miller. Cronin. Trying to draw a straight line is J. Ferrer. T. Summcy works hard on this problem. Computers, protractors, pencils, calculators, and rulers are a few bare necessities if one is taking a Math course at Whiting High. For the college life. Algebra, Geometry, and the Advanced Math courses come in handy. Additionally Basic, General, and Business Math are essential for the business person in mind. For the engineer type, Whiting also offers computer courses. Since one needs 5 semesters of math, the varieties seem endless in your course selection. In other words, endless selections for endless learning. K. Plesha and D. Reeves cram for a test. T. Smith takes time off to smile for the camera. 72 What’s that? Mr. Sorota to the rescue. T. Orlando “proves” she really docs know how to do a proof. J. Bzibziak masters the “arc” of the circle. Quadratic formula comes in handy for R. Downcn. 73 SCIENCE IN ALL FORMS Chcm students J. Keithley and D. Sandrick R. Bishop gets buried with chromosomes, ham it up. K. Haviley and D. Manich demonstrate proper ways to handle lab equipment. 74 The results of an experiment are read to the class. With the addition of 2 new teachers on the Science staff; Miss Douglas taking over the field of Biology and Mr. Angel the field of Physical Science, Whiting added new depth to the word SCIENCE. With Chemistry teacher Miss Martin organizing the new Science Club, more students became interested in the activities and subjects they discussed at their meetings. One of the subjects was the egg-drop which was very successful at I.U. Northwest. Each of these 3 teachers hopes that these activities will attract more students to the Science field. Taking notes on his specimen is J. Gaal. S. Babair, C. Raycroft, and T. Lawson show the finished product. 75 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS SHINE E. Toth is the winner of the Bausch and Lomb The 1987-88 Academic Team. Scholarship. Girls’ and Boys’ State Delegates are K. Ku-beck, D. Bonchik. E. Toth, and C. Hart. Girls’ and Boys’ State Alternates are K. Haney, R. Rogers. B. Lester, and K. Haviley. 76 The Hugh O’Brien winner is D. Smith. IN SCHOLASTIC AREAS The recipient of the Wally Heyden Award was M. Chilla. The 1987-88 Jets Team: 1. to r. Sponsor M. Daniels, T. Summey, D. Sandrick, E. Toth, M. Napier, C. Raycroft, T. Maleckar, S. Kleinedler, K. Haney, and J. Collins. E. Toth and K. Kompier are Junior Scholarship “W winners. M. Renda and J. Toth are Sophomore Scholarship “W” winners. T. Maleckar. D. Stewart, and D. Sandrick arc Senior Scholarship “W” winners. Award winners at the Kiwanis Dinner are S. Madrigal, M. Napier, C. Raycroft. and T. Maleckar. DAR winner is D. Sandrick. 77 79 UNLIKE ANY OTHER The 1987 volleyball season was unlike any other season. With 7 returning seniors, the Oilers looked for an oustanding year. In conference, the Oilers were only one game short of earning the title when beaten by Bishop Noll after a close match. In Sectionals, the Lady Oilers 1987 RESULTS OPPONENT WHS Highland W Lake Station L Wheeler L Andrean L Calumet L Griffith W Gary Wirt W Lew Wallace W River Forest W Hobart W Hammond High W Lake Central L Clark L West Side W Hanover Central L Gavit W Gary Roosevelt W Munster L Morton W Bishop Noll L Horace Mann W Sect.:Noll L OVERALL 12-10 CONFERENCE 3-2 again faced BNI and were downed only after two hours of outstanding play. All-Conference went to Barb Polak and Suzy Kleinedler. Honorable mention went to Debbie Stewart, Kelly Render, and Deana Gajdos. N. Jaroszewicz goes for a kill as K. Haviley is ready for a return. Junior K. Haney anxiously awaits the serve. The setters do their job by covering the spike. Kneeling(L-R) D. Stewart, K. Render, S. Stincic Standing(L-R) S. Guajardo. K. Haviley, D. Manich, N. Jaroszewicz, D. Gajdos, Coach Fritz, S. Kleinedler, K. Haney, N. Toth, N. Kompier, B. Polak. 80 Mrs. Fritz says thanks to S. Klcincdlcr for a fine season. With an ace in mind, B. Polak serves the ball. K. Kompier is prepared to move. D. Gajdos goes for a quick dink to fool the Wirt blockers. Game Point”, thinks S. Stincic. 81 HOMECOMING: 1987 RESULTS WHS Opponent 0 River Forest 27 0 South Central 43 0 Lake Station 18 0 Hammond Clark 42 7 West Central 6 0 Culver 12 6 Hammond Gavit 7 0 Hammond Clark 47 0 Bremen 48 Overall 1-8 D. Rooke and C. Rigg track down a Clark runner. Last year's Homecoming Queen, Maggie J. Keithley enjoys Parents' Night for the last Roman presents Jim Flores with the Mr. Foot-time. ball Award. Front row (1-r) G. Adkins, E. Miller, K. Moy-nihan, J. Bogs, T. Clark, W. Greer, J. Render, C. Tornai, R. Roberts, C. Buchring, M. Costi-ca, D. Harbin, T. Garcia, 2nd row (1-r) Coach Johnson, R. Artist, D. Shrader, G. Renda, J. Bizik, L. Niemiec, R. Rodriguez, C. Justak, C. Rigg, R. Stapleton. S. Justak, Coach Crustow-ski. Coach Pavlina, top row (1-r) J. Edwards, J. Perry, B. Cronin, J. Oliver, R. Rogers, D. San-drick, J. Keithley, J. Flores, D. Rooke, B. Jennings, F. Janik, J. Buckmaster. 82 OUR WINNING MOMENT Robert Stapleton puts on a sweet move to lose the defender. As the season began, the optimistic Oilers hoped to improve their last year’s record. They strived for a winning season after tough August practices. But after losing their first couple of games, the Oilers couldn’t pull themselves back together. With the thoughts of Homecoming just around the corner, the Oilers were hungry for a victory. That night the determined Oilers, with a large crowd support, gave the fans something to cheer about with a 7-6 victory. The Homecoming victory turned out to be the only win for the Oilers in 1987. During a time out. Coach Johnson goes over the game plan with his offense. Trainer “Doctor” T. Murray gives C. Rigg some helpful advice. L. Niemicc wonders if football is all fun. 83 Pausing...Senior Dave Sandrick reads the defense. HARD WORK + PRIDE - OILERS BOYS’ 1987 RESULTS WHS Opponent L Bishop Noll L Clark L River Forest L Morton W Lake Station L Lew Wallace L Gavit L West Side L Wirt L Hammond High Overall 1-9 Conference 0-5 R. Oliver sets a good pace for himself. For the 1987-88 Cross Country team, it was a long season of hard work. The season started off with grueling runs on the beach in the sand to build up leg muscles. Often one could see the team running down the streets being timed by Mr. Daniels. The first months of practice are vital to the success of the team, because getting back in shape is a tough job after summer. Boys’ team: top row (1-r) Coach Daniels, E. Toth, A. Progar, T. Summey, bottom row (1-r) J. Aguilera, R. Oliver, M. Bishop and J. Montero. Running in pain is L. Unate. Although the season didn’t turn out the way the Oilers had planned, they never faltered. Throughout the GIRLS’ 1987 RESULTS whole season, they ran with pride WHS Opponent knowing they were Oilers. L Clark “W” winners this year were sen- L Morton iors, Ruben Oliver, Ted Summey, L Bishop Noll Tammy Maleckar, Lupe Unate; juni- W Hammond ors, Mike Bishop, Julio Montero, and High Erik Toth(MVP); sophomore, Buffy Overall 1-3 Conference 1-3 Adams; Freshmen, Jose Aguilera and Wendy Kellenberger. B. Adams sits and wonders if she ran her best. 84 Looks like another first place for M. Napier. E. Toth lengthens the distance between him and 2 Gavit runners. A. Progar proceeds to pass the 2 mile marker. M. Maleckar is definitely relieved the race is over. Strong finish for M. Stoughton and the Oilers. Girls’ team: top row (1-r) Coach Daniels, T. Maleckar, L. Unate and Lupe Ortiz, bottom row (1-r) M. Maleckar, B. Adams, W. Kellenbcrgcr. 85 Searching frantically for an open man is C. Rigg. Zooming past his opponent is S. Hansen. Proving they can do what they practice, the Oilers fill the lanes. Proud to stand next to their sons are their parents on parents’ night at Whiting High. Showing great form on his freethrow is W. Greer. 86 AS THE BALL BOUNCES Team: bottom (I-r): E. Toth, C. Rigg, S. Hansen, W. Greer, J. Collins. Top (1-r): Manager R. Oliver, D. Greer, M. Keeler, A. Progar, D. Sandrick, T. Summey, Coach Klosek. A. Progar sneaks to the inside of his opponent. Mr. Basketball, M. Keeler, skies over Hanover for two. 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONEN- 40 Gary Wirt 91 65 Wheeler 68 56 Hanover Central 57 58 Clark 55 67 Culver Military 61 58 Morton 48 56 Gavit 69 65 Morton 62 56 Griffith 71 67 Calumet 87 75 Bishop Noll 87 57 Mooseheart 38 41 Hammond High 86 47 Clark 60 59 Lake Station 67 71 Wesville 67 57 Gavit 84 75 River Forest 64 77 Munster 90 45 E.C. Central 90 47 Bishop Noll (Sectional) 80 Overall 7-14 Conference With six experienced seniors, the Oilers expected to give the competition a good fight. Starting the season with three losses against Gary Wirt, Wheeler, and Hanover Central, the Oilers kept their spirits high. Taking on some tough teams such as, Clark, Culver Military and Morton, the Oilers brought home three victories. Towards the end of the season the Oilers sadly let their momentum fade to give them an overall 7-14 season. In the Conference, the Oilers ended up 1-4 with an exciting victory over Morton. One of their tough defeats was against Bishop Noll. It was a very close game and the fans knew the team tried their hardest. Having drawn the same team in the Sectionals, the Oilers hoped this close defeat earlier in the season would give a scare to the Warriors and maybe even a victory. But, unfortunately even with support of the fans, the Oilers still suffered a season ending defeat. 87 Senior C. Raycroft clears the way for another rebound by B. Polak. Juniors K. Haney and K. Kompicr work together to get a rebound for their team. D. Stewart relaxes at the frccthrow line with the pressure of a 4 point play on her shoulders. 1987-88 team members: Top (1-r) C. Raycroft, Colleen Raycroft, J. Radford, T. Progar, D. Gajdos, Coach Laub, Bottom (1-r) B. Polak, S. Stincic, K. Kompier, K. Haney, D. Stewart. “What goes up must come down” is Colleen Raycroft’s theory. 88 SHOOT FOR THE TOP 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONENTS 61 M.C. Marquette 38 29 Munster 44 28 Clark 32 47 Washington Township 16 48 Andrean 28 45 Renssalear 53 62 North White 37 26 East Chicago Central 40 33 Bishop Noll 39 56 Hammond 28 31 Hobart 32 52 Morton 37 50 Gavit 47 40 St. Francis 55 43 Clark 38 37 Calumet 45 39 North Newton 36 53 Griffith 42 Sectionals: 52 Lake Central 47 34 East Chicago Central 58 Overall 11-9 Conference 4-1 J. Radford is always ready to take on any number of Warriors for a rebound. Shooting a freethrow, D. Gajdos concentrate: 1,2,3,...T. Progar must hurry and find her te- on her new Whiting form. ammates before time's up. Ah, what’s this, the Lady Varsity Oilers are smiling at the J.V.’s score. Reflecting back to the 1986-87 girls’ basketball season, the Oilers anticipated an excellent overall record and maybe even the title of Conference Champs 1987-88. But beginning the season, the Lady Oilers ran into a big set back with injuries. Suffering from sprained ankles during the first week of practice and illnesses for the big Munster game didn’t help matters for Coach Laub. With everyone’s effort, the Lady Oilers ended with an overall record or 11-9. Suffering a heart breaking loss in the BN1 game, the Oilers received 2nd in Conference. Picking Lake Central for their Sectionals offered very little hope of having any chance for the final game. With 5 starting seniors anxious to make a name for themselves, they brought home a victory for their school. Coach Laub states “Beating Lake Central in the Sectionals will always hold a special place in my coaching memories”. All-Conference honors went to Barbie Polak, Debbie Stewart, and Tammy Progar. 89 VISION QUEST R. Reyna is setting up for a pin. M. Smeltzer—This Junior was Sectional the All-Area Team with an honorable mention, champ, scmi-stac qualifier, and was named to Senior Jim Flores proved himself as valuable: Sectional champ 3rd consecutive year. Regional champ. Honorable Mention All-Area Team, All Conference Team 3rd consecutive year, 4 year letterman, and semi-state qualifier. Senior M. Villalon is always prepared to move. 90 R. Rodriguez—Sectional Champ and semistate qualifier. Kneeling (l-r): D. Gibson. S. Edwards, M. Vil- j, Flores, R. Rogers, F. Rodriguez, R. Rodri-lalon, M. Smeltzer, R. Reyna, A. Del Muro, E. gUez, B. Lester, J. Edwards, Coach Angel. Shade. Standing (l-r): Coach Rcbey, J. Ferrer, 1987-88 Results WHS OPPONEN1 42 Horace Mann 33 6 E.C. Central 61 36 Bishop Noll 39 12 Hammond High 65 53 River Forest 16 51 Lake Station 24 51 Clark 18 36 West Side 37 66 Hanover 12 10 Morton 65 61 Gavit 19 24 Griffith 40 Overall 6-6 Conference 2 This year was rewarding for both the wrestlers and Mr. Rebey, who gives congratulatons to J. Flores, M. Smeltzer, and R. Rodriguez on a fine wrestling season. Although wrestling is an individual sport, you work to- gether as a team to “survive” tiring practices, skipping meals, weigh-ins, and most importantly...the meets. But in the end, the wrestlers will agree, it was well worth it. F. Rodriguez receives coaching while taking care of a nose bleed. WHITING TAKES SECTIONALS B. Polak on deck keeps on “swinging. Senior, K. Render can't believe we finally did it. 1988 RESULTS WHS Opponent 14 Calumet 2 16 19 M.C. Marquette 2 3 7 9 Hammond Gavit 0 2 5 5 Hammond Clark 8 1 6 6 Andrean 9 1 10 19 Hammond High 5 2 8 12 Hammond Noll 1 2 1 Munster 9 10 5 Hammond Morton 0 3 12 10 E.C. Central 5 0 9 Lowell 1 3 Sect: Hammond High 2 4 E.C. Central 0 5 Hammond Noll 1 Overall 20-3 Conference 9-1 Showing her bunting ability, L. So-tcllo hopes she lays one down. Warming up on the sidelines, S. Stewart practices her pitching. M. Rcnda concentrates on the pitch. 92 K. Haney wonders what it is like to be behind the plate. AND KEEPS GOING Catcher B. Adams is always ready for action. 1988 team — (front l-r) S.Stewart, M. Rcnda, tello, D. Gajdos, T. Filipck, J. Collins, K. B. Adams, K. Kendcr, G. Walczak, S. Stincic, Haney, Coach Stewart. B. Polak (back) Coach Laub, N. Toth, L. So- J. Collins and her shadow study the batter. Freshman T. Filipck makes sure nothing gets by. This softball season there was no stopping the Lady Oilers. With determination in their blood, the team, going 20-3, managed to take the Conference title. The Oilers did not stop here however. Despite hot and humid days, technical difficulties, and a bad case of the nerves, the members of this squad played like never before. On May 30th this outstanding group and their proud coaches walked off the field carrying the first Sectional title won in a girl’s sport. The girls then aimed for Regionals, played June 4th against Chesterton. Due to Reflector deadline, we are unable to recount the entire season. Coach Laub was named Coach of the year for the Lake Shore Conference while the All-Conference team included pitcher Barbie Polak, infielder Kat Haney, and outfielder Kelly Render. Honorable Mention went to catcher Buffy Adams. Polak was also named Conference M.V.P. OILERS FINISH OUT Pudge Stapleton get set for a home-run pitch. Erik Toth strikes out the last batter. R. Rodriguez gets set in the batters box. Waiting for the right pitch is D. Laurincik. 1988 RESULTS WHS Opponent 4 Griffith 16 7 Valparaiso 14 6 Gary W. Side 5 11 Horace Mann 10 5 Lew Wallace 14 5 6 12 Gavit 4 3 5 10 Hanover 9 4 3 10 Hammond High 4 11 12 1 8 2 BNI 14 7 17 1 4 4 Morton 13 5 24 11 4 0 Clark 7 12 9 5 Gary Roosevelt 2 6 Washington Township 4 0 Munster (sect.) 15 Overall 10-14 Conference 5-10 The 1988 baseball season for Whiting went unfortunately unsuccessful. First, their head coach, Coach Fritz, had health problems and couldn’t finish out the season. That left Coach Laurincik to work on wins for Whi- ting with the boys. It was Coach Laurincik’s second year, and he tried his hardest to bring home victories for Whiting. But with mostly all underclassmen and only one Senior to finish the season, the Oilers struggled. Out of all their victories though, the one that picked up their spirits was the victory against Bishop Noll (Noll was ranked in the top 5). 94 ROUGH SEASON B. Jennings makes a stretch for the catch at Team members inlcudc (L-R) J. Render, G. Lester, R. Stapleton, S. Justak, B. Jennings, J. Adkins, K. Moynihan, R. Rodriguez, W. Collins, E. Toth, Coach Laurineik Greer, D. Harbin, 2nd row, D. Laurineik, B. Coach Laurineik and D. Harbin warm-up in the infield. After covering first S. Justak hustles off the Waiting for a passed-ball is W. Greer, field. 95 EXPERIENCE DOES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Standing (l-r) L. Gandhi, M. Livingston, M. Bishop, C. Rigg. D. Bonchik, J. Keithley, S. Hansen, B. Cronin, R. Pietsch, Coach Williams. Kneeling (l-r) J. DcBold, P. Godinez, L. Gonzalez, A. DclMuro, J. Oliver, B. Edwards, F. Godinez, G. Vasquez. not pictured — Dave Sandrick A corner kick by S. Hansen. Goalie J. Oliver is always ready. This year the lack of experience was the main problem for the Oilers. With only a couple of Seniors on the team, the Juniors and the Sophomores carried much of the burden throughout the year. Another factor that was a problem were injuries. Losing several key players for a couple of weeks is hard to handle, but the time received by the others gave us a look at the future team and a glimmer of hope for the up and coming Oiler squad. 96 1988 Results Taking lime for a pose is R. Pietsch and B. Cronin. WHS 0 Noll OPP. 5 0 Hammond 2 1 High Gavit 2 0 Morton 13 3 (OT) Clark 2 0 Noll 3 2 Hammon High 2 0 Gavit 4 1 Morton 7 0 Clark 4 2 Clark 7 2 Munster 7 0 Merrillville 5 Overall 1-11-1 Conference 1-8-1 The bench watches as the Oilers show their skill. Warming up before the game begins is M. Bishop. J. Keithley takes a free shot at the goal. Showing us his imitation of Pete is D. Sandrick. 97 WINNING WAYS From the early morning practices in August to the late afterschool ones in October, these high spirited girls showed their stuff on the court. With a thrilling victory at home over With hands of steel, T. Filipek goes for the block. Ready to move, J. Bzibziak awaits the serve. Bishop Noll, this winning team proceeded to tie with BN I for the conference title. The sophomores proved they really do know the heart of the game by teaching the freshmen leadership and confidence for the upcoming year. Hard work and much determination enabled these girls to have a winning season at 16-8. Acc this one, thinks B. Chicvara. 1987 RESULTS Opponents Whiting Highland L Lake Station W Wheeler W Andrean W Calumet W Griffith W Gary Wirt w Lew Wallace w River Forest w Hobart L Hammond High L Lake Central L Clark W West Side L Hanover Central W Gavit w Gary Roosevelt L Munster L Morton W Bishop Noll w Horace Mann w J.V. Tourney: Clark w Morton w Bishop Noll L Overall 16-8 Conference 4-1 The 1987 team members are: Bottom row (L-R) S. Stewart, S. Gaughan, R. Chicvara, K. Haney, M. Renda, J. Bzibziak, Top (L-R) G. Milcarek, J. Collins, T. Filipek, C. Raycroft, J. Jones, J. Toth, Coach Knazur. 98 BREAKING EVEN Freshman E. Miller uses the offensive line to get the 1st down. Front (L-R): Coach Pavlina. D.Shrader, J.Boggs. G.Adkins, T.Garcia, G.Renda, W.Greer, R.Roberts, F.Janik, J.Pcrry, T.Clark, Coach Crustowski (back) J.Oliver, B.Cronin, C. Buehring, J.Edwards, R.Rodriquez, C.Justak, D.Harbin, B.Jcnnings, E.Miller, S.Justak, M.Coslica. Quarterbacking the Oilers to a victory was G. Renda. I ■■■ | Hi - Sophomore W. Greer eyes the goal line as he looses his defensive opponent. 1987 Results WHS Opponent 6 Bishop Noll 0 21 Andrean 14 0 Morton 14 6 River Forest 14 20 Roosevelt 20 The J.V. football team started off strong in their first two games, with victories over Bishop Noll and Andre-an. Going into the next two games with great confidence, the Oilers were defeated by Morton and River Forest. As the team went into the last game of the season they remained optimistic. Putting up a Fight, they tied Gary Roosevelt 20 to 20. With an overall record of 2-2-1, Coaches Pavlina and Crustowski can’t wait to see what the upcoming sophomores can do. 99 Overall 2-2-1 YOUNG BUT STRONG Boys 87-88 team: (top l-r) Sergio Del Real, Haluska, Chris Tornai, Jeff Allard, Robert Kevin Moynihan, Erie Miller, Greg Renda, Downen. Coach Filipek (bottom l-r): Brian Reel, Kenny 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONENTS 35 Munster 47 35 Gary Wirt 45 29 Bishop Noll 33 43 Calumet 42 50 Clark 32 39 River Forest 32 40 Lake Station 31 21 Morton 30 37 Griffith 32 30 Andrean 39 30 E.C. Central 49 43 Hammond High 19 27 Hanover Central 25 46 Gavit 25 35 Gavit (Tourney) 41 Overall 8-7 Conference 3-2 When ten basketball hungry freshmen get together for a season, you can bet sparks arc going to fly. It was a giant accomplishment for several freshmen Oilers to dress and play J.V. This builds experience for future years. From early in the season to the last game, the chemistry of the team was successful with a finishing record of 8-7. S. DelReal takes a quick break. Coach gives quick instructions to the team. Showing a perfect box out is G. Renda. E. Miller anticipates his next move. 100 ATTITUDE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE The 1987-88 season for the Oilers was a very successful one. The team had accomplished a record of 11-9. Though the record was above .500, the team lost several games within 6 points or less. During the year, the team lost two members of the squad who eventually became starters for the Varsity. Then midway through the season there was an addition of 4 freshmen. Though they lacked experience, each contributed the best of their ability. The rest of the team, was composed of Sophomores and Juniors. Kneeling (1-r): K. Moynihan, D. Harbin, S. Del Real. J. Render, standing (l-r): S. Rosin-ski, E. Miller, C. Justak, B. Jennings, G. Rcnda, Coach Vrabel, (not pictured: D. Laurincek). The Oiler defense was the main cause for the J.V. record. Using his ball handling ability is D. Harbin. Eyeing the defense, S. Rosinski looks on. 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONENTS 29 Wirt 40 52 Wheeler 38 57 Hanover Central 40 42 Clark 27 50 Culver 34 52 Gavit 46 47 Clark 49 52 Morton 44 41 Griffith 39 39 Calumet 37 44 Bishop Noll 56 51 Mooseheart 35 41 Hammond High 55 48 Clark 40 33 Lake Station 36 32 Wesville 34 35 Gavit 45 40 Munster 67 37 River Forest 36 33 E.C. Central 59 Overall 11-9 Conference 2-3 LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN If one would come to the games and practices of the J.V. Girls’ Basketball team, they would witness the team spirit and unity of these “talented girls”. Coach Stew stressed the importance of free throws, and it su- rely paid off in many close games. This conference winning team had many pressures. So coach would break down and give an occasional fun practice. Fun? Early morning Indian Runs on Saturdays? Shuffles until they drop? Cries of “cut the buffoonery” from Coach? To some people this wouldn’t sound like fun, but to these dedicated girls, it was worth a season of triumph, with a record of 15 wins and 2 losses. Kneeling (1-r): S. Stewart, D. Smith, J. Toth, B. Adams, M Renda, standing (|-r): Coach Stewart, S. Corpus, H. Castle, T. Filipek, M. Scholtcns, Ltv van den Hock. B. Adams prepares to drive. Awaiting the pass is S. Corpus. M. Renda is on the line, while J. Toth looks on. 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONENTS 45 Michigan City Marquette 20 31 Munster 28 35 Clark 15 37 Washington Township 21 34 Andrean 20 42 East Chicago Central 25 25 Bishop Noll 23 51 Hammond 40 27 Bishop Noll 32 26 Hobart 25 34 Morton 36 38 Gavit 23 39 Saint Francis 31 30 Clark 23 35 Calumet 23 36 North Newton 18 31 Griffith 18 102 Overall 15-2 Conference 4-1 AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON With the return of Coach Angel, the Junior Varsity Wrestlers were ready for a winning season. The team finished 5-5 and 2-3 in conference. As far as individual statistics go, Jason Oliver made an impressive showing with a record of 7-1. Freshmen wrestlers J. Aguilera, 3-3; D. Gibson, 2-2; and M. Strabavy, 4-1 proved that they worked hard. Each and every member of the team had a respectable record. 1987-88 RESULTS WHS OPPONENTS 78 Horace Mann 0 6 East Chicago Central 69 26 Bishop Noll 41 18 Hammond High 64 48 River Forest 18 11 Lake Station 54 48 Clark 0 16 Morton 47 48 Gavit 0 18 Griffith 12 Overall 5-5 Conference 2-3 At the Indiana Lake Shore Conference J.V. Tournament, two Whiting wrestlers took first place: Robby Rodriguez, 171 weight class; and Dave Shrader, 160 weight class. Steve Edwards makes his move. Kneeling (1-r): T. Clark, S. Edwards, M. Strabavy, D. Shrader, standing (1-r): Coach Rcbcy, J. Oliver, R. Pietsch, M. Chilla, T. Gajewski, and Coach Angel. 103 OILERS ON THE GREEN This year the Oiler team struggled, unlike last year by achieving the second best record in the conference. The Oilers started out well, but started to lose their concentration for the game of golf. The big problem for the team was the fifth man. By using a less experienced J.V. member, the team depended highly on his score, because the varsity was not very con-sistant through the year. Next year's team looks promising with 3 returning lettermen and more experienced players. L. Nicmicc shows his skill on any shot. 1988 Results E.C. Central OPP. 0 Hammond High 0 Gavit 2 River Forest 1 W. Side 1 Noll 2 Lake Station Tie Wirt 0 Morton 0 Overall 6-7-1 Conf. 4-4 Conf. meet 3rd Varsity members (1-r) Coach Daniels. S. Rosinski, D. Sandrick, C. Justak, T. Gajewski. 104 1988 OILERS GO FOR THE GOLD 105 CARPENTERS ON THE FIELD A cheerleader’s job is to build up the excitement of the crowd. Not all people realize the job of a cheerleader. One job in the summer is to go to practice every day in order to prepare for camp. This year the cheerleaders attended ICC at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. The Oilers won the spirit megaphone (given to the schools with the most spirit) and many red and blue ribbons. During the season, the cheerleaders chose Freshman and Jr. High cheerleaders, had a car in the Homecoming Parade, and performed a dance at a basketball game halftime. The end of the season has arrived and the cheerleaders have many memories: participating in the 4th of July Parade, performing at the Holiday Star Theater, and remembering the whole year as a cheerleader. Cheerleading not only teaches you about spirit, pride, and responsibility, but it also teaches you about a special friendship that can develop during the season. J.V. Varsity Cheerleaders: 1st row: S. Cabrera. D. Reeves, S. Gravely, K. Havilcy.and K. Plcsha. Leading the crowd at the first pep assembly is 2nd row: K. Babair and D. Manich. 3rd row: S. Guajardo. K. Haviley. Frosh. Cheerleaders: I. to r. J. Plemich, K. Haney, M. Milch, and B. Chicvara. K- Haney cheers her team on. 106 K. Babair likes to dance. K. Plesha, S. Cabrera, and D. Reeves take a rest. A HARD WORKING TEAM S. Gaughan and A. Cardenas arc in charge of baseball stats. Girls basketball stats: (l-r) S. Gaughan. D. Sandrick. J. Bzibziak. (back) S. Babair, J. Collins and T. Lawson. Volleyball Stats: (l-r) S. Babair, S. Rosinski, D. Sandrick, A. Smith, and T. Lawson. Wrestling stats include: (l-r) K. Render, W. C. Chapman, (back) S. Potocsky, J. Collins, S. Babair, E. Montero, D. Reeves, S. Guajardo, Gravely, T. Pabcy, S. Cabrera and D. Manich. S. Rosinski and D. Sandrick watch the flight of a volleyball. 108 J. Radford, A. Smith, D. Gajdos and D. Stewart take down football stats. Behind the scenes of our sports, there are people who keep accurate statistics. Although keeping stats might seem to be alot of hard work, they also find time for the coaches if something needs to be done. Nothing stops these people from missing a game! The stat people play an important part in the athletic activities of our school. 109 J.V. basketball stats arc recorded by B. Adams. M. Renda, J. Toth, and C. Raycroft. ABOVE THE REST Chosen MVP for basketball is B. Polak and for MVP for wrestling went to J. Flores, boys b-ball M. Keeler. E. Toth and B. Adams took home MVP trophi es for Cross Country. Most Valuable Player trophies are earned by, not given to, the athletes. MVP’s are elected by the coaches of each particular sport. During a high school career, it is the goal that is commonly set by the sports oriented student. Kat Flaney was co-MVP for the '87 softball season along with B. Polak. Mrs. Fritz presents her last volleyball MVP trophy to B. Polak. 110 THE CREAM OF THE CROP The all-conference athletes are the cream of the crop. They are only a few of the BEST athletes at Whiting. Striving for excellence throughout the season, the conference coaches chose these athletes. Conference honors for Wrestling went to J. Flores. The All-Conference selection for Boys’ Basketball is Senior, Mike Keeler. All-Conference achievers for Volleyball were D. Gajdos, D. Stewart, K. Kender, B. Polak, and S. Kleinedler. Seniors, T. Progar. B. Polak, and D. Stewart, made the All-Conference team for Girls’ Basketball. Academic All-State honors went to R. Stapleton, D. Sandrick, and D. Stewart. Ill WHITING Ronald William Baker Football 1, Spanish Club 1, DeLa Garza 3,4; Likes: Listening to music, weekends, money; Dislikes: Stiffs, winter, waking up for school; Plans: Go to trade school for electronics. Raphael Almanza—“Ralph” Cross Country 1,2, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Art Club Pres. 4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Chorus 2,4, School Play 2, Student Council 4, FBLA 4; Likes: Studying the Bible, going to church, living for Jesus; Dislikes: Black pop, salt, eating junk food; Plans: I will be a Bible minister and a Christian preacher. Shelley Anne Babair B-Ball 1, Volleyball 2, Stats 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club VP 4, F.E.A. 1,2,3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Cheerleader 1, Class Secretary 2, Student Council 1,2, Pres. 4, RELECTOR 3,4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 4, B Honor Roll 1,2,3, American Legion Americanism Award, I.U.N. Arts and Sciences Seminar, Red Cross Seminar, Ideal Sr.: Best Dressed; Likes: David Letterman, Michael Jordan, any physical sport; Dislikes: When girls fight over guys, being embarassed, typing class; Plans: Become Airline Stewardess. Joe Bizik—“Biz Bishop Noll 1,2,3, Baseball 4, Football 4, Science Club 4, Ideal Sr.: Class Flirt; Likes: Money, my car, and girls; Dislikes: People who lie, Bishop Noll, stuck up people; Plans: To work for my Dad at Bizik Glass Blocks. Joe Buckmaster—“Buck” Football 4, German Club 1, Industrial Arts Club 3, School Play 4, Stagecrew 3,4, Ideal Sr.: Most Spirited; Likes: Reading, good music, having fun; Dislikes Algebra, egotists, useless things; Plans: Join Air Force, become a Jet Mechanic and travel. i Mark Joseph Chilla—“Chilly” B-ball 2,3, Soccer 1,2,3,4, Wrestling 4, Art Club 2, F.E.A. 2, Spanish Club 1,2, Class Vice Pres. 3,4, Scholarship “W” 1, TATTLER 3,4, Sports Editor 4, NHS 3,4, NHS Pres. 4, Top “Ten” 3,4, Boys’ State Delegate, B Honor Roll 1,2,3, World Affairs Conference, Bicentennial Constitution Project Proposal Conf., IUN Arts and Sciences Seminar; Likes: Being with my family, pro wrestling, Late Night with David Letterman; Dislikes: Drugs, bugs, unintelligent coaching decisions; Plans: Indiana University to be an Accountant. 114 HIGH SCHOOL Jim Collins—“J.C” Hammond Bishop Noll 1, Baseball 2,3,4, Basketball 2,3,4, Cross Country 2, Football 3, Art Club 2,3,4, Booster Club 4, Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4, Spanish Club 2,3,4, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 3,4, Class President 4, Science Club 4, Jets 4; Likes: Substitute teachers, baseball, the beach; Dislikes: Homework, having debts, losing at poker; Plans: Go to ISU or Ball State to major in Computer Engineering and retire a 30 year old millionaire. Santos Corpus—“Tonto” Spanish Club 2,3,4, Office Aide 4, SADD 4; Likes: Attending social functions with “the guys”, good music (The Cure), doing things spontaneously; Dislikes: People who lie, weekends that arc totally boring, making plans with other people and they don’t work out; Plans: Purdue Calumet or Indiana University Northwest to study law enforcement. Dcana Marie Gajdos—“Deans” Hammond Clark 1,2, B-ball 4, Softball 4, Volleyball 4, Stats 4, Art Club 3,4 Booster Club 3, 4, F.E.A. 3,4, “W” Club 4, Cheerleader 3, Homecoming Queen 4, Student Council 3, Shadowing 3, Science Club 4, B Honor Roll 3, SADD 4, Volleyball All Conf. Hon. Mention, IUN Arts and Sciences Seminars, St. Mary of the Woods leadership seminar. Ideal Sr.: Happiest; Likes: The beach, softball, having something to do; Dislikes: Being home early, making plans, The Cure; Plans: Attend college to 1 be an X-ray technician. i Henry V. Cook—“Hank” E.C. Rossevelt 1,2, E.C. Central 3; Likes: Nightime, the movie “Clockwork Orange”, slam dancing; Dislikes: Peer pressure, nuclear weapons, onions; Plans: To be happy and satisfied in whatever I do. Kathleen Michelle Crowley—“Michelle” Volleyball 2, Stats 1, Art Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Office Aide 4, SADD 4. Ideal Sr.: Worst Driver; Likes: Pastels, friends who stand by me, and summer nights; Dislikes: Stuck up people, meat, rats in the middle of the road; Plans: Attend college and major in Education. Kevin Blake Gibson—“Hoot” Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club 4, Science Club 4, Boys’ State Alternate; Likes: Shrimp, flying. Late Night with David Letterman; Dislikes: The Cure, term papers, people who use Chloroseptic; Plans: Attend ISU, major in Aviation and become an airline pilot. 115 CLASS OF 1988 Lisa Renee Gonzales—Lisa “Flea” B-ball 1, Softball 1,2,3, Volleyball 1,2,3, Art Club 1,2,3,4, F.E.A. 4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Teacher’s Aide 4, Class Vice Pres. 1, Shadowing 3, SADD 3, Ideal Sr.: Friendliest; Likes Sweden, sports, to be happy; Dislikes: Knee injuries, not being able to play sports, 10 page Chemistry reports; Plans: To attend Purdue Calumet for nursing, then have a successful career and a wonderful life. Donald A. Greer—“Don Don” B-ball 1,2,3,4, Cross Country 4, Golf 4, Spanish Club 1,2, Library Aide 4, FBLA 4, Ideal Sr.: Best Personality; Likes: Kentucky, Golfing, the beach; Dislikes: Stuck up people, cocky people; Plans: To do some type of work in law and later to become a television evangelist. Bethany Ann Hart—“Beth” Mat Maid 1,2, Art Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2, O.E.A. 1,2,3, F.E.A. 2, School Play 3, Teacher’s Aide 4, Shadowing 2,3, FBLA 4; Likes: Parties, being with friends, music; Dislikes: Two faced people, spinach, house music; Plans: Go to college. Michelle Gormley—“Gorm” Spanish Club 1,2, Drama 4; Likes: Motley Crue, pizza, happy people; Dislikes: Econ. and Government, people who borrow things and never bring them back, green beans; Plans: Maybe take off a year and work before I decide about going to college or not. Glen Harding—“Coolest dude on this planet” Golf 1,4, Sports Manager 2, Art Club 3,4, Booster Club 2,3,4, TATTLER 4, SADD 4; Likes: Rock-n-RolI music, movies, fireworks, video games; Dislikes: Being locked out of houses, crying, enemies; Plans: To go to college or to Ivy Tech. Jimmy D. Hayes—“Purple” Ideal Sr.: Worst Driver; Likes: Fast cars, weightlifting, girls; Dislikes: Basketball, stuck up girls, homework; Plans: Vincennes. 116 CLASS OF 1988 Shannon Gail Hill F.E.A. 1,2,3,4, German Club 1,2, Flag girls 2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, School play 2, Library Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 3,4, Student Council 1, Top “Ten” 4, Shadowing 4, FBLA 4, Science Club 4, Choir Member of the year 3, Choir Pres. 4, World Af-fairs Conference 4; Likes: McDonalds on Rush, punchy people, Mr. Michael; Dislikes: 1983 Escorts, being broke, leaving friends; Plans: Attend Purdue. Nancy Jaroszcwicz—“Nance” Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1.2.3, Booster Club 2,3, F.E.A. 2.3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club 4, Sectional Attendant 4, Science Club 4, Ideal Sr.: Best of Friends: Rene Reyna; Likes: Lizards, going to Purdue for weekends, Milford Hale; Dislikes: Tests on Mondays, pastels, static; Plans: Attend Purdue University and study Psychology. Mike Keeler—“Mr. Excitement” Baseball 2,3, Basketball 1,3,4, Football 2, Mr. Basketball 4, B Honor Roll 3, Ideal Sr.: Best Dressed; Likes: Atlanta Hawks, dunking, hanging around with my friends; Dislikes: Opponents of Atlanta, meat loaf, late people; Plans: Play basketball at college and become a toy manufacturer for Hasbro. Joe Keithley Football 2,3,4, Soccer 2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, “W” Club 3,4, FBLA 4, Science Club 4, Ideal Sr.: Nicest Eyes; Likes: Walter Payton, spring, great times; Dislikes: The Cure, 49ers, wasted times; Plans: Attend college to major in Computers. Dawn Elizabeth Kcllenbcrger F.E.A. Means and Ways 2, F.E.A. treasurer 3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, O.E.A. 3, Concert band. Pep band. Marching band 1,2,3,4, Band Pres. 4, ISSMA awards 2,3,4, Junior Achievement 2, SADD 3, Mat Maid 2; Likes: Unicorns, being with my friends, the way things were on Sept. 1, 1986; Dislikes: Dishonest people, house music, stuck up people; Plans: Go to Holland, then go to college. 117 Kelly Jo Render—“Kel” B-ball 1,2,3, Softball 1,2,3,4, V-ball 1,2,3,4, Mat Maid 4, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club sec. 3.4, F.E.A. 2,3,4, F.E.A. Vice-Pres. 3, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, “W Club 3,4 Homecoming Att. 4, Class Sec. 3,4, Student Council Sec. 4, REFLECTOR 3.4, Shadowing 3, Science Club Sec. 4, Office Aide 4, Red Cross Workshop, Ideal Sr.: Class Flirt; Likes: the beach, meeting new people, softball, and volleyball; Dislikes: Making plans that never happen, making decisions, people who arc never on time; Plans: Attend the Service, live a happy life. Ann Marie Knight—“Red’ F.E.A. 2,3, V-P 4, Industrial Arts Club 4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Flag Girls 2, Chorus 1, Drama 2, Concert, Pep, Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Library Aide 4, ISSM A Awards 1,2,3,4, Breakfast with Santa; Likes: Cars, Pink, and Cruisin’ with friends; Dislikes: Spinach, Fighting among friends, and math.; Plans: Go to PUC for Artchitectural Technologist. Teresa Diane Lawson—“Teres’’ Stats 4, Booster Club 3,4, F.E.A. 3,4, German Club 1,2, O.E.A. 3, Chorus 1, Homecoming attendant 3, Concert, Pep, Marching Band 1,2,3, REFLECTOR 3,4, National Honor Society 3, secretary 4, Top “Ten’’ 3,4, Science Club 4, B Honor Roll 1,2,3, SADD 3, A-merican Legion Government Award 3,4, Master Musician Trophy, IUN Arts and Sciences Seminar 4; Likes: STING, R.E.M., Boston Celtics, and David Letterman; Dislikes: Los Angeles Lakers, waking up early, and surprises; Plans: Attend college and major in business. SPECIAL TIMES Suzanne Frances Kleinedler—“Suzy” B-ball 2, V-ball 1,2,3,4, Stats 1,2, Art Club 1,2,3, Booster Club 1,2,3, F.E.A. 2,4, Spanish Club 1,2, “W’’ Club 3,4, Cheerleader 1,2, Sect. Att., Teacher’s Aide 4, Student Council 3, Scholarship “W” 1, TATTLER 3, Ed. 4, N.H.S. 3,4, Top Ten 3,4, Science Club 4, Girls’ State Alt., Honor Roll B 1,2,3, Journalism Workshop 3, Jets 3,4, All-Conf. V-ball 4, Blood Drive Seminar, ISAS Seminar, Say No to Drugs Seminar; Likes: When people care, when things go well, when my pay’s good; Dislikes: Mean and nasty people, when my panty hose sag, seeing friends sad; Plans: B.S. degree in Nursing. 4k Jennifer Renee Latta—“Lotta’’ Art Club 4, Chorus 3,4, FBLA 4, Honor Roll B 2, Ideal Senior: Cutest Couple, Marty Villalon, ISMA Award 4; Likes: Summer, playing the guitar, and Harley Davidson; Dislikes: Preppie people, house music, and Algebra; Plans: Air Force or Trade School. Scott Maddox - “Squeaks” Bishop Noll 1,2, B-ball 3, Cross Country 3,4 Industrial Arts Club 4, B Honor Roll 3; Likes: Basketball, Indiana Hoosiers, The Beatles; Dislikes: Rap music, Gary Grant, and pot roast; Plans: Go to college and get a good job. 118 AND SPECIAL PLACES Silvia Madrigal Mat Maid 2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Treas. 4, F.E.A. 2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, O.E.A. 3, Sectional Sweetheart 4, School Play 3, Shadowing 3,4, FBLA Vicc-Pres. 4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 2, Junior Achievement 2; Likes: Driving around, shopping. and Summer; Dislikes: Conceited people, being broke, and bad weather; Plans: Major in business. Mark Anthony Napier—“Mark-Man” South Bend LaSalle High 9,10, Chesterton High 11, Cross Country 4, Booster Club 4, Physics CLub 4, “W” Club 4, Library Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, N.H.S. 4, Top “Ten” 4, FBLA 4, Jets 4, SADD 4, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Seminar, Washington D.C., Congressional Seminar, World Affairs, Conf.; Likes: Being with friends, girls, doing what I want to do; Dislikes: The locks on the lockers, tardy policy, and studying; Plans: Attend Purdue for engineering and graduate school for an MBA. Shannon E. O’Connor— “Smiley” Morton High School 1 1 2 year, FBLA 4, De La Garza 4; Likes: Being with friends, dancing, listening to music; Dislikes: Dishonest people, people telling me what to do, people telling me I act immature; Plans: To work at Burger King and then go to college after a year. Also to live life to its fullest. Tammy Ann Maleckar Salutatorian, Cross Country 1.3.4, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club 4, F.E.A. 2,3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Chorus 1,2, Concert, Pep, Marching Band 1.2.3.4, Drum Major, Library Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, Student Council 3, Scholarship “W” 1,3, NHS 3,4, Top “Ten” 3,4 Academic Team 4, Science Club 4, Girls’ St. Del. A Honor Roll 1, B Honor 2,3, Sen. Lugar 3, JA 2, Jets 3,4, Inland Steel 4, Master Musician Award, World Affairs Conf., IJAS, Blood drive workshop, Jr. Rotarian, Ideal Sr.: Most Likely to Succeed, Likes: Bears, friends, Duran Duran; Dislikes: Fish, two faced people, reports; Plans: become a teacher. Luke Joseph Niemiec—“High Class” Football 1,2,3,4, Industrial Arts Club 4, “W” Club 4, Student Council 4, Science Club 4, American Legion Award 2,4, Ideal Sr.: Funniest laugh; Likes: Playing my Dad at all our war games, playing golf with Chilly and Don Don, going out and having a good time; Dislikes: Chicago Bears, White Sox, bleeding heart liberals, smart mouth punks; Plans: Indiana State, then join the Army as an officer. Ruben Oliver—“Scruff’ Cross Country 1,2,3,4, Sport’s Manager 3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, FBLA 4, Ideal Sr.: Most Talkative; Likes: Basketball, Dr. J., Philadelphia 76ers; Dislikes: Snotty people, show offs, flunking Algebra tests; Plans: Go to Navy. 119 SPECIAL FRIENDS Guadalupe Ortiz—“Guada” Cross Country 4, Art Club 3,4, Booster Club 4. Spanish CLub 4, O.E.A. 2,3, Flag Girls 3, Teacher’s Aide 4, Shadowing 3,4, FBLA 4, B Honor Roll 3, SADD 3,4, Latino Scholar Certificate 1,2,3,4, Ideal Sr.: Most School Spirited; Likes: School Dances, weird clothes, cheering at school games; Dislikes: Clark, Mondays, winter; Plans: Attend Purdue University Calumet to major in Business and have a happy life. Jennifer Peterson—“Jen” B-ball 2, Cross Country 2,3, Stats 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Booster Club 2, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Cheerleader 1, Homecoming Attendant 2, Concert Band, Pep Band, Marching Band 1,2, TATTLER 4, Shadowing 3; Likes: Black, punks, James; Dislikes: Pastels, yuppies, Madonna; Plans: Go to Ball State and study Art Education. Tammy R. Progar—“Prog’s” B-ball 2,3,4, Volleyball 1,2, Mat Maid 1, Art Club 1,2,4, Booster Club 3,4, Industrial Arts Club 2,3, Chorus 1, Library Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 3, Junior Achievement 2, All-Conference B-ball 4; Likes: winning, going out with friends, and going to Chicago; Dislikes: When people lie, two faced people and cheaters; Plans: Go to cosmetology school. t Barbara Polak—“Barbara Sue” B-ball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, V-ball 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Booster Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2, V-Pres. 3, “W” Club 3, Cheerleader 3, Sect. Att. 1, Student Council 1, Scholarship “W” 1, TATTLER 3,4, NHS 3,4, Top “Ten” 3,4, A Honor roll 1, B Honor Roll 2, Journalism Workshop 3, SADD 3, MVP Softball 1, MVP B-ball 3, Army Res. Scholar Athlete Award 3, All-Conf. V-ball 4, B-ball 3,4, Softball 1,2,3, Ideal Sr.: Most Athletic; Likes: Tigers, fires on the beach, being with Joe; Dislikes: Cold weather, being bored; Plans: Go to a four year college then get married. Krista Marie Owens—“Skip” Mat Maid 2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,4, Booster Club 2,3, F.E.A. 2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, O.E.A. 1.2.3, Chorus 2,3, Drama 2,3, School Play 3, Teacher’s Aide 2,4, Concession worker 3, Student Council 3,4, Shadowing 2.3, FBLA 4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 4, JA 1,2, SADD 3.4, Ideal Sr.: Funniest Laugh; Likes: Old cars, pastels, classic rock; Dislikes: “The Cure”, stuck up preps, people who have no sense of humor; Plans: Get a job downtown or go to “The College of Court Reporting” in Indianapolis. Julie Lynn Radford—“JR” B-ball 1,2,3,4, Stats 4, Art Club 1.2.3, Booster Club 3,4, F.E.A. 2.3, Pres. 4, Spanish Club 1,2, Sec. 3, “W” Club 4, Drama 4, Concert, Pep, Marching Band 1,2, Sec. 2, Teacher’s Aide 2,4, Class secretary 1, Shadowing 3, FBLA 4, B Honor Roll 2,3, SADD 3,4, 1st and 2nd place medals in band; Likes: Boston Celtics, San Francisco 49ers, Def Leppard; Dislikes: L.A. Lakers, The Cure, Chicago Bears; Plans: Attend college and major in journalism. 120 TOGETHER Catherine Cecilia Raycroft—“Catic B-ball 2,3,4, Softball 3, V-ball 2, Art Club 1,2, Treas. 3, V-Pres. 4, Booster Club 3, Treas. 4, F.E.A. 3, Tres. 4, Spanish Club 1.2.3, Physics Club Pres. 4, “W” Club 4, Sect. Att. 2, Concert, Pep, Marching Band 1,2,3, Treas. 2, V-Prcs. 3, Class Tres. 2.3.4, Student Council 4, REFLECTOR 2,3,4, NHS 3, Tres. 4, Top “Ten” 3,4, Academic Team 4, Science Club 4, Girls’ St. Alt., B Honor Roll 1,3, Jets 3.4, SADD 2, Tres. 3,4, Ideal Sr.: Nicest eyes; Likes: Olives, Orcos, when people smile; Dislikes: Studying, peas, not being able to play basketball; Plans: Attend St. Joseph’s College. Dave Rooke Baseball 3,4, Football 4, Art Club 3, Industrial Arts Club 3,4, “W” Club 4; Likes: sports, music, clowning around; Dislikes: Cubs, the cold, losing; Plans: Undecided. David Alan Sandrick—“Dave” Valedictorian, B-ball 1,3,4, Football 1,2,3,4, Golf 1,2,3,4, Soccer 2, Stats 2,3,4, Art Club 1.2.3, Booster Club 3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club 4, Class Sec. 1, Pres. 2,3, Student Council 2, Scholarship “W” 1.2.3, TATTLER 2,3, NHS 3,4, Top “Ten” 3,4, Boys’ St. Del., D.A.R. 4, Bausch and Lomb 4, A Honor roll 1,3, B Honor Roll 2, Sen. Lugar 3, Jets 3,4, All-State Academic (football), All-State Academic Hon. Ment. (B-ball), Ideal Sr.: Most Likely to Succeed; Likes: Girls, having fun with friends, being happy; Dislikes: Boredom, studying, cold weather; Plans: IU for Business. Laura Rock F.E.A. 2, German Club 1,2, Flag Girls 2, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 4, Junior Achievement 2, All-State Flags; Likes: Loud music, blue eyes, racing cars; Dislikes: Snotty people, red hair, being broke; Plans: Air Force or Business College. Margot Scholtcns—“Margs” Winschoten, Netherlands, B-ball 4, German Club 4, Science Club 4; Likes: Skiing, traveling, and “Arby’s” roast beef sandwiches; Dislikes: Dishonest people, milk, and being bored; Plans: Go back home, go to college, but some day come back to visit! • k Anna Marie Smith—“Anne B-ball 2, V-ball 1,2, Stats 3,4, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club 2,3,4, F.E.A. 2, Sec. 3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Drama 4, Homecoming Att. 1, School Play 2, Stagecrew 3,4, Library Aide 4, Student Council 4, Scholarship “W” 1, REFLECTOR 2,3,4. Ads Editor 3,4, Top “Ten” 3, Academic Team 4, Shadowing 4, FBLA Pres. 4, B Honor Roll 1,2,3, Hugh O’Brien 2, NIAA Award of Distinction, Ideal Sr.: Teacher’s Pet; Likes: Nature, animals, the arts, and Arnie’s; Dislikes: Attitudes and gossip; Plans: Commercial Design. 121 THE MOMENTS Leslie Ann Sotello—“Leslie Chew” Softball 1,2,3, Volleyball 1,2,3, Mat Maid 2, Art Club 1,2,3, F.E.A. 2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Homecoming Attendant 4, Shadowing 3, SADD 4; Likes: French waiters, weekends, Mark and Vanessa; Dislikes: Small ankles, getting up for school, facing reality; Plans: Attend college for law, or get a secretarial job. Paula Spore - Hammond Baptist 2, O.E.A. 3, Shadowing 3; Likes: Eating junk food, being with friends, spending time with Dave; Dislikes: Chinese food, two faced people, being away from Dave; Plans: Go to college to be a nurse and have a great marriage. Debra Lynn Stewart—“Stew” B-ball 1,2,3,4, V-ball 1,2,3,4, Stats 2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Booster Club 1,2,3, F.E.A. 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, “W” Club 2,3,4, Concert, Pep Band 4, Marching Band 1, Teacher’s Aide 3, Student Council 1,2,3, Scholarship “W” 1,3, REFLECTOR 2,3,4, Editor 4, NHS 3,4, Top “Ten” 3,4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 4, Girls’ St. De. B Honor Roll 1,2,3, AU-Conf. B-ball 4, All-Conf. Hon Mention V-ball 4, Acad. All-State Hon. Mention (B-ball), Jr. Rotarian; Likes: Michael Jordan, North Carolina Tarheels; Dislikes: B-ball ending, Steve Alford, writing term papers; Plans: Attend I.S.U. for Athletic Training. Diana Soto—“Die-Hard” Art Club 1, German Club 1, Flag Girls 1,2, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Office Aide 4, ISMA Award; Likes: Going out with friends, music, Mexican men; Dislikes: Two faced people, funerals, people who say they do, but they don’t; Plans: Continue school and major in Interior Design. Robert Wesley Stapleton— “Pudge” Baseball 1,2,3,4, B-ball 1,2, Football 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club Sargeant at arms 4, “W” Club 2,3,4, Teacher’s Aide 3,4, Student Council 3, Office Aide 3,4 Boys' State alt. All-State Honorable Mention (football) 3,4, All-State Academic Honorable Mention (football); Ideal Sr.: Most Athletic; Likes: Fishing, fast cars, wild women; Dislikes: Law enforcement officers, snow, pepperoni; Plans: college to major in wildlife. Sylvia Ann Stincic—“Sly” B-ball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, V-ball 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Booster Club 4, F.E.A. 2,3, Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3,4, Spanish Club 1,2, “W” Club 3,4, Cheerleader 3, FBLA Parliamentarian 4, Science Club 4, Office Aide 4, B Honor Roll 1,2,3, SADD 3,4, Ideal Sr.: Most Talkative; Likes: Rebels without a cause, spur of the moment adventures, and James Ortiz; Dislikes: Pastels, people who let me down, and anything sugarless; Plans: major in marketing. PASS SO QUICKLY Ted Summcy B-ball 1,2,4, Cross Country 2,4, Football 2, Wrestling 3, Art Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club 4, “W” Club 4, Library Aide 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, Jets 4, Ideal Sr.: Teacher’s Pet; Likes: Rock group called “Heart”, computers, swimming; Dislikes: Preps, term papers, chemistry; Plans: To attend UNLV and major in Computer Science and Computer maintenance. Liv van den Hoek—“Liven”“Livo” Borga, Finland, B-ball 4, Spanish Club 4; Likes: Dancing, swimming, windsurfing, slalom, Mexican food; Dislikes: Jogging, corntortillas, heavy metal; Plans: Go to college. Tim Tinsley—“T” Baseball 1,2,4, Football 1,2, Art Club 1,2, F.E.A. 2, Spanish Club 1, Pres. 2, “W” Club 2,3, Student Council 1,2, Shadowing 3, De La Garza 3,4; Likes: Pestering Kelly 1st hour, cold refreshments, nice cars; Dislikes: Being on crutches, new wave music, winter; Plans: Join United States Navy. Emily Thomas Transfered to Hammond High, Flags 2,3, Choir 1,2,3, Pres. 2, German Club 1, Treas. 2, Honor Roll 1,2. Guadalupe Unate—“Guada’-’“Little One” Cross Country 1,2,4, Art Club 3,4, Booster Club 4, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Concert Band, Pep Band, Marching Band 1,2,3,4, FBLA 4, Office Aide 4, SADD 4, Indiana University Latino Scholar Award, Master Musician Trophy; Likes: Chicago Cubs, spring, pets; Dislikes: Chicago, Mondays, and smokers; Plans: Attend college. Marty Villalon Wrestling 1,2,3,4, Ideal Sr.: Cutest Couple, Jennifer Latta; Likes: Wrestling, parties, rock-n-roll; Dislikes: 2 sets of 6, loosing alot of weight, people who stiff; Plans: Work or go to the Service. 123 BUT THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER Gina Walczak—“Alvin Softball 1,2,3,4, Volleyball 1.2.3, Mat Maid 4, Art Club 1.2.3. Spanish Club 1,2,3, “W Club 1,2, Cheerleader 1,2, Teacher’s Aide 4, Student Council V-Pres. 4, Science Club 3, B Honor Roll 1,2, National Red Cross Blood Drive Workshop; Likes: Italian foods, shopping, being with friends; Dislikes: Seafood, making decisions, two faced people; Plans: To be as successful as I can in whatever I do. Daniel A. Wenglarz, Jr.—“Wing-Ding Golf 1,2,3,4, Art Club 1,2,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Physics Club 4, Chorus 4, Concert Band, Pep Band, Marching Band 1,2,4, Teacher’s Aide 3, B Honor Roll 2,3, 2nd place for ISSMA; Likes: Music, being helpful, hockey; Dislikes: Work, generic clothes; Plans: Undecided. 124 THESE SENIORS ARE THE TOPS 3 SUZY KLEINEDLER 4 MARK NAPIER 5 DEBBIE STEWART 6 MARK CHILLA TAMMY MALECKAR 125 THE CHOSEN ONES Most School Spirited Joe Buckmaster and Guadalupe Oritz Teacher’s Pet Ted Summey and Anne Smith Class Flirt Kelly Kender and Joe Bizik Most Talkative Sylvia Stincic and Ruben Oliver Nicest Eyes Joe Keithley and Catherine Raycroft Best Dressed Mike Keeler and Shelley Babair Worst Drivers Darrell Hayes and Michelle Crowley 4 126 Nicest Smile Jim Flores and Shelly Pabey Friendliest Lisa Gonzales and Alan Progar Happiest Deana Gajdos and Ricky Gillinger Best Personality Don Greer and Silvia Madrigal Best of Friends Rene Renya and Nancy Jaroszewicz Most Likely to Succeed Dave Sandrick and Tammy Maleckar Most Athletic Barb Polak and Rob Stapleton 127 STUDENTS REACH MILESTONES Class of 1988 On June 2, 1988, a goal set by sixty-eight teenagers was achieved. A night long awaited, finally arrived. Graduation proved to be a milestone in each and every student’s life. Tears flowed from all eyes, ones of sadness from those who were leaving lifetime friends, and those of happiness from the proud parents of these outstanding people. Anna Marie Smith gave the religious reading, while Valedictorian David Sandrick, Salutatorian Tammy Maleckar, and Class President James Collins gave speeches about the class of ’88 and the road to the future. Sponsor Gail Lemon then announced the purchase of a computerized message board by the class. Deep in their own thoughts, J. Flores and M. Crowley each reflect upon the past. J 1 G. Harding gives a final hug to his friend, T. Lawson. Mr. Buckley gives a hearty handshake to M. Villalon. Ready to start the processional is R. Almanza. 128 Watching her partner, D. Soto takes her first step towards graduating. Unable to hide her tears, is D. Kellenberger. For his grand finale, D. Wenglarz plays his best. D. Hayes waltzes in to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance.” S. Pabey and K. Owens pause for a picture before graduation. Congratulations were received by D. Stewart and R. Stapleton from the School Board Members. 129 We, the Class of 1988, being of sound minds and bodies bequeath the following to the underclassmen: Raphael Almanza: my memories to Tanya and Debbie. Shelley Babair: a boyfriend that’s not a hillbilly to Windeth. Ron Baker: Joe Reeves the “square deals. Joe Bizik: my car to Wally, and Kelly my truck. Joe Buckmaster: to James Edwards my ability to have fun and a can of Nair to Ron Wright. Mark Chilla: Chris Rigg my job as Sports Editor and my ability to tell it like it is. James Collins: my hitting skills and massive body to Erick Toth. Henry Cook: Carl Roberts my diploma when I get it because he'll never get one for himself. Santos Corpus: my friendliness : to Jill Bzibziak. Michelle Crowley: my driving ability to my sister. Jennifer. James Flores: to Shane Wright I will my flirtatious sex appeal. Kevin Gibson: I will my Kentucky Wildcats collection to Ron Rogers and my superior intelligence to Tabitha Bartley. Rick Gillingcr: my clothes to Keith Hopson. Lisa Gonzales: I will my brother Christopher Gonzales my B average. Michelle Gormley: my ability to listen to good music to Ramona Lowery. Donald Greer: to Dennis Laurincik a new bowl to get his hair cut with. Bethany Hart: to Margie and Linda the ability to understand computers. Darrell Hayes: my AC DC stuff to Wayne Johnson. Glen Harding: to Erick Toth, the coolest dude on the earth title. Shannon Hill: my booth at B.K. and the choir presidency to Katie Nicmiec. Holly Huntley: Rachel Ramirez a new lunch buddy to go halfs with. Nancy Jaroszewicz: Ana Cardenas my knowledge to know a group before they arc too old. Michael Keeler: George Vasquez my powerful dunking ability. Joseph Keithley: Robbie Rodriguez the power to just say NO. Dawn Kcllenbcrgcr: to Wendy my ability to party and sneak in the house at all hours of the night. Kelly Kcndcr: my 4 yr. starting left-field position to whoever deserves it. Suzanne Kleinedler: to Jen Jones my top ten ranking and to Nikki Briggs Peace. Ann Marie Knight: to John Peldzus myability to remain calm and not get so emotional during confusing times. Jennifer Latta: Lorainnc Barnes a guy that will treat her right. Teresa Lawson: my ability to have fun on the weekends without getting sick to Dennis Laurincik. Scott Maddox: Chris Rigg my ability not to take anything from Coach Klo. Silvia Madrigal: Robby Rodriguez the ability to drive carefully under any circumstances. Tammy Maleckar: Kimi K. one cubic inch and open rights for all time grief calls. Mark Napier: Ron Rogers The Secret of my Success. Luke Niemicc: my football clothes to David Shrader. Shelly Pabey: to Donna Reeves my cat with the long nails, big teeth and a bad temper, you love him! Shannon O'Connor: Angie Rios the luck I’ve had in school and the good times I've shared with friends. Guadalupe Ortiz: Xavier Velez my diploma. Jennifer Peterson: Paco, my intelligence and ability to know what's going on. Heather, my “kool temper. Barbara Polak: Kat ojos Haney my hits in softball and to Joe Gaal my diploma. Alan Progar: My body to the junior class. Tammy Progar: to Heather Bacon a boyfriend just like Bob. Julie Radford: Missy Milch the ability to sleep at peoples homes without getting caught. Catherine Raycroft: Colleen the strength to go through two more years of this school. Rene Reyna: my sanity to whoever needs it most. Laura Rock: Angela Rios my car. Dave Rookc: my ability to get along with Mrs. Lemon to Scott Rosinski. David Sandrick: my station wagon to Sean so he can visit me. Anne Smith: Shannon Gaughan my place in the halls. Leslie Sotello: to Melody Castle I will my taste in men. Diana Soto: to Heather Smith, the ability to keep her mouth shut. Rob Stapleton: to Ron Rogers my old worn out hick boots. Debra Stewart: to my sister Suzy, my point-guard position and my three point shot. Kristy -- all my responsibilities. Sylvia Stincic: Suzy Stewart my ability to be early to all practices, games, and social functions Ted Summey: all underclassmen a happy “Senior ditch day. Tim Tinsley: Jamal Watts my friendliness. Lupe Unate: my nephew, Ralph B. my last name. Gina Walczak: Jen Jones my Blazer so she can cruz.” Daniel Wenglarz: to Atlanta my ability to deal with people for the fee of $1. Dcana Gajdos: her upper strength and basketball skills to Craig. Ruben Oliver: his talkative mouth to Dennis Laurincik. 130 STUCK TOGETHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN 131 A TEACHER AFFECTS HE CAN NEVER TELL WHERE HIS INFLUENCE STOPS. We would like to thank the Whiting High Faculty for their devotion to the Profession as well as our children’s future. Bbik Glass Nock Panels 2435 INDIANAPOLIS BD. 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In 46394 659-1060 Leo M Zelenatk R Ph Susan P Danelson R Ph % High land : w Stud 123-4530 - i c M pycnv r ACROSS ■ HIGHLAND P( l c: m NtUT FROM DST OFFICE EAST SIDE PLAZA DENTAL CENTER KENNETH M. FRIED. D.D.S. GENERAL AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY WILLIAM YOUNG. D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS 3540 EAST 118TH ST. CHICAGO, ILL. 60617 (312) TELEPHONE 646-6262 Areata Sc treasures CANDIES • CRAFTS • COLLECTIBLES (219) 659-2719 1306 - 119TH STREET WHITING. IN 46394 2815 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Indiana Best Wishes Class Of 1988 151 WHITING ADULT ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Booster Club Scholarship winners were D. Stewart and J. Collins. Guest Speaker Tim Gabrish Adult Booster Club Officers: Annie Rowden, Ruth Bzibziak, Paul Ratkovich, Harriet Collins and Ramiza Yates. 152 “500” CLUB MEMBERS Michael W. Black P. Boswell Glenn Manich Roger Knudsen Buddy Davis Eleanor Simpson B. and Georgia Harbin James Embry Diog Galanos John Malenchak Tom Brucks Mark and Ann Sejna Ray Elbaor Michael Ryan Joseph Gigac Chester Suruflea Louis Ganz John Vrabcl John S. Williams Ron Magro Adzia True Value Wayne Moore and Greg Peters Don Roman Martin Manich Bernard Taillon, Jr. Joe Smolen Karen M. and Kaz A.P. Davis Sports Louis Puplava John Ash First Bank of Whiting Glenn Plant Dave Ryband Tom Pcklansky Frank P. Slivka Manny Navarro Ronald L. Carter Steve Manich Tom Companik Brian Nixon Don Moats Dick Kania Sharon Murzyn Eli Harris, Sr. George Corman Frank Theobald Jerry Purevich Linda F. Bacera Wally Whittier Harold Small Donald E. Smith Shcdrick Davis Robert Wendorf Jonathon Toth Marguerite Gima F. J. Kubacki Emil and Steve Jurbala Phil Faught Katie Dolinski Jim and Barb Justak Joe Gresko Mr. Philip Mateja Wargo Agency Lillian Virgin Jim and Dolores Mohr John Puplava Irene and Tina Edward G. Williamson Bruce Stolman Frank J. Kobli Rudolph Maicher Hugh O’Donnell P. Backor Philip G. Wilson American Trust Frank Czechanski Milan Kansky Wcndcl P. Potocsky Macaroon Dave Ellis P H Printing James Rouseff American Slovak Club Joan Herman Chuck Buehring John Greer Tom and Joyce Justak Sharon Moore and Irene Earl Walter J. Oster Ski and Di Marc Pierce Joe Vajda Tumble Inn George Brczcnc John Mantich Jim Buckley SSR Jeanelle Ciers Tim Carroll Scnics Family Joe and Tom Hovanec Lucille Gallivan Ray Chorba Joe and Carol Holicky Jenny McConnell Don Osborne Steve and Grace Nagy Whiting Deli Andrew Zato Alex Belmont Pat and Kathy Raycroft John Jaros John Klcn Barney Ruiz John Fritz Barbara Lowe Harry Radloff Dr. Edward Kosior George Butkovich and Donna Jancich Jake and Jeff Jerry Strabavy Bob and Betty Bonchik Tom Furiak Jack Ruskin Mike Bcno Jan Sejna Rose and Onnie Manich John Figler Tim Kompicr Cafe Roosevelt Jerry Kozak Bendia and Palagyi Peter Stofcik John Lovasko, Sr. John Janik Boss Zavcsky Roosevelt Club G.and M. Gabor W. “Moose Sambor Joe Scvcik Kevin and Don A1 Minnitti Whiting F.O.P. Lodge Carol A. Jancho Michael Lukas Kevin Moynihan Al and Mary Klym Robert Strisko James Desatnick Bizik Glass Block Mildred Kubon William Furtak Sandra Dostatni Millcc Lucbbc Chuck Falda Steve Spebar Anthony Companik Tom Reynolds Ben Pardinck Matt Stolman Harbin's Ben and Steve Jancho State Farm Bercik's Service Station Ed Tobias Whiting Shade Ray and Anita Sejna Weiner Goods Tina Marie Guajardo Satch and Judy Murzyn William Obcrmiller Dimitri’s Restaurant Markovich and Puplava Patrick Gaughan Tiny Kusbel John Kopcha Irma Grala Hoosier Flower Shop Joe Kurtilla Vctroczky and Markovich Frank Dee Louis Pivovarnik Stephan Fusak Ron and Nora Mahns Jeff and Sandra Cain Bradley Barton Joan Pipta Ron Walczak The Gazda's Jay Anderson Rudy Markovich John and Elinor Geffert Terry L. Adams Don and Naomi Rogers Ruth Ann Renda Poppen's Whiting Flower Shop Amoco Oil Company Whiting News Center Lounge Gary Kirkland George Curosh Whiting Elks B R Bill and Diane Jansky Paris Kaminsky S. Vargo Virgil and Augusta Eggcrs Danko and Goldsmith Bill Ciesar John Bajzatt Jon and Ginny Havilcy Drs. Ritzi Levin Pat Maddox Charles Pardinek Debra Bcrcik Tom Dcmkovich Jim Braun Ann Dvorchak C. C. Liquors Marge Drewniak Paulette Knazur Lena and Onnie Dwight C. Jones Richard Zelenack Up For Grabs Johnny D. Don Banik Bernie Ostrowski Pat and Bruce Stewart Mercantile National Laura L. Navta Michael Krygicr Phil Muvich Sibley Medical Clinic R. Lovell Joseph Filipck Issy Roman Tom Raycroft “Moon Hruskocy Walt Caminsky John Vctroczky E. J. J. Toth 41 Auto Supply Don Gootee Mary Stofcik Whiting Lions Club Ken Haluska Midtown Station Louis Lovrinch Ed Rcsctar John Gorman Ray Gajewski Sandi Nissen Mike J. Kaminsky Rose Gascko and Donna Jancich Ann Lissey Nicki and Pete Protolipac Paul Curosh Joe Zcmen “Southlakc Paul Ratkovich Jim and Harriet Collins Anne Rowden Ruth and Jim Bzibziak Ramiza Yates Jerry Kozak and Carl Milarch Paul and Sara Laub Katie Pawlus Dorothy Macak Esther Guajardo Vincent Daniels Steve and Moose Daren Walsko and George Butkovich Donna Farrell Andy and Ramiza’ Ray and Janel Zubcck Harriet and Jim Collins Andy and Dia Andy and Moose Dia Manich Karl Lohrman and Chuck Andy and Sinbad Dia and Ross Manich Randall Johnson Walter Rymarowicz Tim Dutko Bill Rcbcy John Curosh Norma and Mary Tuition The Rowden Family Bob Klosck James Such Don Adkins Andy and Jerry Paul Ratkovich Andrew Hanis Ron and Rita Blake Tiny and Sinbad Mary Moats Chuck and Joe Bob Vasilko Rich Sejna Grace and Sinbad David Roman John Kountoures Jean Butler and Naomi Rogers John Pierce Andy Palagy and George Butkovich Nancy Hruskocy Scot and Mark Harbin Mary Jane Brczene Par-Fu Joe Filipck Jr. Ed Fritz Ron and Martha Vrabcl Sharon and Pete Cindy Steiger Sinbad Kusbel Brent and Dawn Novak Crow Bar Becky Mateja Pat and Jerry Progar Robert Filipek Daniel R. Braun Nick Crnkovich Jean and Larry Fritz John Lovasko 153 $ Thank You Parents and Sponsors Parents The Toth Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonchik Patricia Gianotti Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stewart A1 and Ruth Ann Renda Jim and Barbara Justak John and Mildred Greer Mr. Glenn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Harbin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harding The Vela Family John and Martha Koleszarik Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Miller and Family Jim and Nancy Mattingly Mr. and Mrs. John Gacsko Tom and Joyce Justak Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. James Bzibziak Haluska Trucking Mr. Wendel P. Potocsky Dave and Norma Hajduch Donald and Naomi Rogers Niehaus John and Virginia Haviley Kolodzicj’s Dairy Queen American Maize DEDICATIONS TO THE ONES WE LOVE MEMBER AICPA MEMBER INDIANA CPA SOCIETY JOHN P. SIN GEL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 1322 - 119TH STREET WHITING, IN 46394 (219) 659-4050 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat. 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun. 4:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. 154 To bUtt tfuTH- ?e u6AATol r j' Fooa. y «, as w a yGo tSTr «. F JZ U va, 0. 8f?sT o c jak. c j YQoKHexTFwA. I d0 0 16. love you Shelley Anne, and am very happy and proud not only on your Graduation from Whiting High School but, every time you love me back. Always, Maee JOjLAAs A A — {J-y yC-try ,. ueryiJ jtiu ' }y} e-rr y- -teRes 2 lAXf M £'£ You fUo Jjjr y o ute you s nty rtfu y. W ms Yoa. £W ZKkn y=y? ?7 ' y 0, % Dear Jeff - Be- our tjixsic. rmako r Dfe. a s jmphor of Praise . A-tPVSL Mom +- L)rtr % OAJL (SxsMb 6UJL CcSuujiy ALQ yfrol MOM, VAVi -o t ,£ V 9 t. ottoajs} To: Tom (Tac) tiest Wishes for happy High School days decause all too soon they fly away .•ferneries of happy times friends old and new Just always remember we stand beside you. We love you. Dad and .’fern f£ig ’TP ) % p e xr tTifrvrAdo B-iA-'Bft' ye wisk oo- uc vVeVe. proo-ci_ O ? hotuuotn v OOL m. ■frooi ba 11 e es. £XixoLj ajft,c,+- i: WQ 2 feod.'BfcW N)oO i Goibe. J0'- A-Wou jS ) kfcVt fo KoM, St tve, C xth , t S+e h 155 MOVING ON Two of the profound teaching and administrative positions are being vacated. The teaching spot by Mrs. Jane De-Peugh and the administrative place by Principal John Kountoures. Mrs. Jane DePeugh has been teaching for twenty-nine years. Not only at WHS but also at Zionsville and French Lick. Mrs. DePeugh has taught a variety of English related subjects including Drama, Speech, Communication, Grammar, Literature, Art, and has been an art supervisor. She says that she is elated about retiring. She plans on doing extensive traveling, golfing, and swimming at her home in California. After nineteen years as principal of Whiting, Mr. John Kountoures is moving up to assist Mr. Novak. Mr. Kountoures says that he's “enjoyed each and every year serving as the Principal of a good school with fine students and an excellent faculty.” Everyone at Whiting wishes these two outstanding individuals the best of luck in the future. MR. JOHN KOUNTOURES MRS. JANE DEPEUGH 156 INDEX A Adams, Buffy 10, 21. 29, 36, 37, 46, 67. 84. 85, 85, 93, 102, 108. 110, 160 Adkins. Gregory 48. 82, 95, 99, 136 Adkins, Mr. 54, 91, 103 Aguilera, David 44, 60 Aguilera, Jose 48, 84 Aguilera, Jose 50 Aleman, Alexander 51 Allard, Jeffrey 48, 69, 100 Almanza, Martha 46 Almanza, Raphael 22, 114, 128 Almanza, Peter 46 Arredondo. Peter 46 Artist, Charles 44 Artist, Ronald 46. 66. 82 B Babair. Kelli 46, 106, 107 Babair, Shelly 20, 36, 37, 75, 108, 114, 126 Babair, Windy 44, 108, 136 Bacon, Heather 48 Baczynski, Michael 48 Bacon, Jason 51 Baker, Ronald 69, 114 Banaszak, Joseph 46 Barnes, Lorraine 44 Bartley, Annetha 51 Bartley, Tabitha 29. 48 Bass. Norman 48 Bass, Nathan 51 Bayless, Duane 69 Berquist, Julie 48 Bishop. Michael 44, 64, 84. 96, 97 Bishop, Robert 46, 74 Bizik, Joseph 12, 82, 114, 126 Blake. Mr. 52 Bobos, Keith 50 Bogs, Joseph 48, 67, 99. 104 Bonchik, David 12, 32, 44, 76, 96 Braden, Tonia 50 Brazinsky, William 46 Brewer. William 51 Briggs. Nikolc 12, 46 Buckley. Mr. 53, 128 Buckmaster, Joseph 26, 82, 114. 126 Buchring. Deborah 50 Buehring, Charles 46, 82, 99, 145 Buranosky, Paul 26, 28, 48 Burke, Sheila 46 Bush, Brian 50 Bejar, Rafael 50 Butler, Jennifer 48 Bzibziak. Jill 21, 27, 38, 39, 46. 59, 72, ,98, 108 c Cabrera, Sandra 9, 30, 32, 46, 106, 107 Cain. Mr. 54, 62 Cantrell, Mary 51 Cardenas. Ana 44, 71, 108, 141 Carroll, Mrs. 52 Castillo, Alice 44 Castle, Heather 48, 102 Castle, Melody 44. 71 Chapman, Christie 46, 108 Chicvara, Rebecca 48, 74, 98, 106 Chilla, Mark 9, 23, 38, 39, 40. 41, 59, 77. 103, 114, 125 Clark, Terrence 46, 82, 99, 103 Collins. James 22,23.33. 59, 77,87, 95, 115, 152 Collins, Jennice 46, 59, 67, 93, 98, 108, 109 Cook, Henry 115 Cooper, Mrs. 54 Coppola, Doreen 9, 44, 59 Corpus, Santos 115 Corpus, Sylvia 48. 102 Costica, Mark 46. 62, 82. 99. 145 Cox, Amber 51 Cronin, Billy 44. 72, 82, 96, 97, 99 Crowe, Bradley 48 Crowley, Jenifer 50 Crowley, Michelle 115, 126, 128 Crnkovich, Mr. 54 Cuellar, Vilma 51 Cummins, Patricia 46, 58, 138 D Dado, Mrs. 53 Dado, Neil 51 Danielides, Maria 51 Daniels, Mr. 54, 77. 84, 85. 104 Davila, Alfredo 51 Dean, Wayne 50 DeBold Jefferson 44, 96 Delgado. Jason 48, 70, 136 DelMuro, Ancclmo 46, 65, 91, 96 DelMuro, Elvira 46 DelMuro, Rolando 50 DelReal, Sergio 48, 65, 100, 101 DelReal. Sonia 51 Demkovich, Mrs. 22, 54, 61 Depcugh, Mrs. 54, 156 Douglas. Brian 46 Douglas. Miss 55 Douglas. Yvette 51 Downcn, Joanne 51 Downen, Robert 48, 73, 100 Dybel, Marci 51 Dybel, William 50 E Edwards, Brian 46, 96 Edwards, Clifford 51 Edwards, James 44, 71, 82, 91, 99 Edwards, Marc 48 Edwards, Steven 91, 103 Edwards, Tracy 27, 50 Enriquez, Jesus 44 Espinosa, Rachel 50 Espinosa, Tina 46, 60 F Ferguson, Kim 48 Ferrer, Joe 44, 73, 91 Filipck, Theresa 13, 48, 93, 98, 102 Flaris, Ms. 55, 69 Fleshman, Christopher 50 Flores, Catherine 48, 60 Flores, James 9, 12,82, 90,91, 110, 111, 127, 128 Flores, Raul 44, 69 Ford, Sharon 44 Fritz, Mrs. 55, 80, 81, 110 G Gaal, Joe 10, 44. 75 Gacsko, David 16, 36, 37, 46, 104 Gajdos. Deana 9, 21, 30, 74, 80. 81,88,89.93, 108, 109, 11, 115, 127 Gajewski, Jeff 26, 39, 44, 136 Gajewski. Thomas 22, 44, 103, 104 Gandhi. Linus 48, 96 Gandhi. Liza 51 Gaughan. Shannon 28, 38, 39, 46, 98, 108 Garcia. Jesus 23, 48, 82, 99, 144 Gaudctte. David 50 Gazda, Thomas 46, 66 Gianotti, Joseph 23, 48, 60 Gibson, Daniel 48. 90, 104 Gibson, Kevin 33, 115 Gillingcr, Michael 50 Gillingcr, Rickey 127 Godinez, Francisco 28. 46, 96 Godinez, Ricardo 48. 96 Gonzales, Christopher 48 Gonzales, Heather 51 Gonzales, Lisa 32, 61, 74, 116, 127 Gonzalez. Adriana 48. 65, 67 Gonzalez. Lupe 44. 96 Gonzalez, Ruben 46 Gormley, Michelle 64, 116 Gravely. Sabrina 27, 46, 64. 106. 107 Gray, James 48 Gray. Kelly 44 Greer, Donald 9. 31, 87, 104, 116, 127 Greer, William 20, 23, 46, 67, 82, 86, 87, 95, 99 Guajardo, Sharon 11. 44, 64, 80, 106, 107, 108 Gunncrson, Mr. 55 H Haney, Katherine 40, 44, 75, 76 77, 80, 88, 92, 93, 108, 110 Haney, Kristina 48, 98, 106, 109 Hanis, John 35, 50 Hanis, Mrs. 55 Haluska, Kenneth 29, 48, 100 Hansen, Sean 44, 86, 87, 96 Harbin, Don 11, 46, 82. 95. 99, 101 Harding. Glynn 38, 39, 70, 116, 128 Hart, Bethany 116 Hart, Christina 16, 27, 40, 44, 76 Haviley, Karen 11, 12, 44, 58, 74, 76, 80, 160 Hayes, Jimmy 116, 126, 129 Herrera, Robert Hill. Shannon 24. 40,41, 117, 125 Hojnacki, Kimberly 44 Holloway, William 50 Hopkins, Michelle 44 Hopson, Keith 29, 44 Hoyle, Mrs. Huntley, Dawn 48, 66 j Jacusis, Michelle 48 Jamroz, Antionctte 51 Janik, Alfred 44. 82. 99. 136 Jaros, Mr. 53 Jaroszcwicz, Nancy 12, 32, 33, 80, 117, 127 Jennings. Brad 44, 58, 82, 95. 99, 101 John, Steve 50 Johnson. Mr. 23, 55, 82, 83 Johnson, Mrs. 52, 82, 83 Johnson, Wayne 46, 71 Jones, Erik 18 Jones, Jennifer 48, 60, 98 Joyce, Anthony 51 Justak. Craig 19, 46, 71, 82, 99, 101, 104 Justak, Scott 12, 16, 44, 82, 95, 99 K Kantowski. Mrs. 53 Keeler, Michael 9, 18, 87, 110, 111, 117, 126, 143 Keithlcy. Joe 74, 82, 96. 97, 117, 126 Kcllcnbcrgcr, Dawn 117, 129 Kellenberger, Terri 25, 44 Kellenbcrger, Wendy 49. 85 Kendall, Michael 49 Kcndcr, James 46, 82, 95, 101 Kender, Kelly 9, 10, 20. 23, 32. 37, 80. 92, 93, 108, 111, 118, 126 Kihlstrom, Benjamin 51 Klcincdlcr, Suzanne 12, 38, 41, 74, 77, 80, 81, 88, 108 Klym, Kristin 49 Knight, Ann 30, 118 Koleszarik, Karen 16, 31, 44 Kompier, Kelly 40, 44, 75, 77, 80. 81, 88, 108 Kosalko. Mr. 53 Kountourcs, Mr. 52, 156 Kovacck, Janet 44 Kowal, Miss 55 Kubacki, Mrs. 53 Kurella, A1 44 Kuss, Rebecca 46 L Langwinski, Eddie 44 Langwinski, John 49 Langwinski, Paul 46 Latta, Jennifer 118 Laub, Mr. 56, 88, 93 Lawson, Teresa 36, 37, 40, 41, 75, 108, 118, 125, 128, 143 Laurincik. Dennis 46, 94. 95 Lemon, Mrs. 23, 56 Lester, Brian 32, 44, 76, 91, 95 Linko. Arlene 46 Livingston. David 51 Livingston, Michael 9. 49, 61, 66 96 Lowery, Ramona 44 Llerena, Jackie 44, 70 Luebbe, Kim 45 Lucdtkc, Bill 49, 60 Lusebrink, John 50 Lyns, Miss 56 M Maddox, Scott 12, 118 Madrigal, Alicia 50 Madrigal, Jose 46 Madrigal, Silvia 12, 22. 31, 77, 119, 127 Magro, Lisa 51 Maleckar. Mildred 46. 85 Maleckar, Tammy 33, 35, 40, 41, 58, 77. 85, 119, 125, 127 Maltby, Daniel 49 Manich, Dia 36, 37, 40, 45, 74. 80, 108, 140, 160 Marquez, Elena 50 Martin, Miss 17, 56 Martin, Tanya 50 Martinez, Delores 50 Martinez, George 46 Martinez, Guadalupe Mattingly, Karen 46 McHale. Nancy 46 McNinch, Scott 45 Melgoza, Hilda 49 Mendoza, Lisa 46 Mercado, Angel 49 Milcarek, Gina 18, 49. 98 Milch, John 45 Milch, Melissa 49, 106 Miller, Eric 10, 49, 66, 73. 82, 99. 100, 101 Minchuk, Wall 49 Mitchell, Rebecca 46 Moe, James 49 Montero, Esperanza 46. 108 Montero, Julio 45 Montero. Pedro 46 Morando, David 51 Moynihan, Kevin 49, 95. 101 Munoz. Oscar 51 Mustafa, Mrs. 52 N Nally, Jennifer 49 Napier, Mark 41, 77, 85, 1 19, 125 Napier, Paula 40, 45, 63 Niemiec, Katie 39. 40, 45 Niemiec, Luke 82, 104, 119 Noojin, Jason 51 Novak, Mr. 53 o Obergon. Mike 46 O'Connor, Shannon 199 Oliver, Jason 11, 23, 45, 82, 96, 99, 100 Oliver, Ruben 63, 84, 87. 119, 126 Orlando, Trina 72 Ortiz, Guadalupe 58, 61. 85, 120, 126 Owens, Krista 120, 129 p Pabcy, Shew 127, 129 Pa bey, Tanya 46 Pawlus, Mr. 56 Peldzus, John 9, 45 Perez, Christina 51 Perez, Xavier 46 Perez, Veronica. 45, 58 Perrine, Linda 45 Perry, John 45. 71, 82, 99 Peterson, Jennifer 38, 39, 120 Peterson Heather Petrak, Andrew 51 Pietsch. Kimberly 50 Pictsch, Robert 16, 22. 45, 96. 97, 103 Plemich, Jennifer 49, 64, 106, 147 Plemons. Jeff 45 Plcsha, Kristi 11, 46, 72, 106, 107 Plumley, Jenny 29, 49 Polak, Barbara 10. 19, 39. 41, 80, 81, 88, 92, 93, 110, 111, 120. 125, 127 Polak. Michelle 50 Potocsky, Stephanie 46, 108 Progar, Alan 26, 84, 85, 87, 127 Progar, Tammy 35, 88, 89, 1 11, 120 Puplava, Tina 51 Q Quiroz, Jaime 50 Quiroz, Ricardo 45 R Radford, Charlene 51 Radford, Julie 30, 88, 89, 108. 109 120 Radford, Lori 50 Ramirez, Rachel 46 Ramos, Priscilla 50 Raycroft, Catherine 20,21, 22, 23, 30. 33, 36, 37,40.41,75, 77, 88, 121, 126 Raycroft, Coleen 13, 20. 23, 36, 37. 46, 88. 98. 109 Rebey, Mr. 22, 56,91, 103 Reel, Brian 49, 100 Reeves, Donna 23, 31, 46, 72, 106, 107, 108 Reeves, Joe 46 Rcnda, Gregory 12, 49, 82, 92, 99, 100, 101 Renda, Michelle 11,28, 30, 36, 37, 46, 77, 98, 102, 109 Rcnko, John 49 Reyna, Rene 90, 91, 127 Reyna, Sandra 46 Rios, Angela 45 Rigg, Christopher 22, 38, 39, 45, 82, 83, 86. 87, 96 Roberts, Carl 49 Roberts, Gideon 50 Roberts, Jeroam 51 Roberts, Jessica Roberts. Raymond 63, 82, 99 Robinson, Kccrah 50 Rock, Laura 121 Rodriquez, Fausto 45, 62, 91 Rodriquez. Roberto 46, 82, 91, 94. 95, 99 Rodriquez, Salvador 46 Roebuck, Shannon 9, 49. 64 Rogers. Ronald 45, 76, 82, 91 Rookc, Davis 62, 82, 121 Rosinski, Scott 36, 45, 75, 101, 104, 108 Rusnak, Kristan 50 Russell. Mrs. 56 5 Sandrick. David 32, 33, 40. 41, 74, 77, 82, 83, 87, 87, 104. 108, 111, 121, 125, 127 Santay, Miss 57 Scholtens, Margot 67, 102, 121 Schrcfflcr, Miss 57 Schrum, Robert 50 Schultz, Eric 49 Scott. Lori 41 Sefchik, Kenneth 49 Sefchik, Steven 51 Shade, Eric 46, 91 Shane, Ryan 51 Shancr. Mrs. 53 Sheffield. Dennis 45, 59 Sheldon. Miss 57 Shelinc, Miss 57 Shrader, David 46, 82, 99, 103 Shrader, Michael 51 Slivka, Chris 46 Slivka, John 46 Smcltzcr, Mathew 45, 90, 91 Smith, Anna 16, 22, 31, 37, 108, 109, 121, 126, 160 Smith. Debbie 23. 39. 46, 76, 102, 160 Smith, Heather 45 Smith, Tabitha 45, 73 Sommer, Christina 49 Sorota, Mr. 57. 72 Soteilo, Leslie 9, 92, 93, 122 Soto, Diana 122, 129 Spangle, Nancy 50 Spore. Paula 122 Stapleton, Robert 33, 82, 83, 94, 95, 111, 122, 127, 129 Stewart, Debra 36. 37, 41, 77, 80, 88, 108, 109, 111, 122, 125, 128, 152 Stewart, Suzanne 23, 49, 92, 93, 98, 102 Stincic, Sylvia 19, 80, 81, 88, 93, 122, 126 Stoughton, Mike 27, 45, 62, 85 Strabavy, Mark 49, 103 Strabavy, Mr. 53 Strabavy, Sheri 35, 50 Strabavy, Teri 35, 50 Strisko, Christopher 49 Strisko, Heather 45, 58 Summey. Ted 33, 73, 77, 84, 87, 123, 126, 149 Sutton, Atlanta, 62 T Taylor, Karen 49 Taylor. Robert 49, 61 Thamm, Jerry 50 Thomas, Emily 123 Tinsley, Bradley 51 Tinsley, Timothy 8, 123 Tornai, Christopher 49, 82. 100 Toth, Erik 23. 40, 45, 76, 77, 84, 85, 87, 94, 95, 110, 148 Toth, Jennifer 28, 37. 46, 77, 98, 102, 109, 148, 160 Toth, Natalie 46, 65, 80, 93 Trevino, Ricardo 45 Trgovich, Kimberly 49, 63, 64 u Unatc, Guadalupe 58, 84, 85. 123 v Van den Hock, Liv 66, 102, 123 Vasquez, George 46, 96 Vasquez, Jose 46 Vasquez, Laura 51 Vela, Rudy 45, 65 Velez, Xavier 50 Vickerman, Anthony 51 Villalon, Martin 90, 91, 123, 128 Vrabel, Mr. 57. 101 w Wagstcr, Sheri 49 Walczak, Gina 59, 93, 124 Walker, Tiffany 46, 58 Watts, Jemal 45 Wenglarz, Brian 49 Wcnglarz, Daniel 33, 124, 129 Weston, Robert 50 Williams, Tammy 45. 64 Willis, Lyssa 50 Witczek. Annette 50 Wright, Antonia 45 Wright, Melissa 46, 63 Wright. Ron 45 Wright, Shane 46 Y Yurkanin, James 50 z Zaalouk, Mrs. 57 Zimmerman, Margaret 38, 39, 40, 45 Zubeck, Mr. 57 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS J. Toth and B. Adams look back over the past year. As the school year goes by the job of the REFLECTOR staff is to keep track of all the memories that are created. Along with the pressure of deadlines, this group of hardworking and dedicated people had to deal with my “claws popping out, my temper, and picture requests planned around my busy schedule. Tension in the air was normal when it was close to deadline time. Arguments and bickering were very common, but once the layouts were turned in friendships were patched up. Our memories of the 1988 yearbook planning will always bring smiles to our faces. 1 would like to thank the members of the REFLECTOR staff, all the teachers whose classes I got out of, and who never complained when 1 needed to take someone out of their class for pictures, our professional photograher, Mr. Lovasko, our Hcrff Jones representative, Mr. George Kingsley, and especially our yearbook advisor, Mr. Paul Laub. Without him the yearbook would not be as you see it now...FINISHED. 1988 REFLECTOR STAFF Ads Editor. Anne Smith, and Editor-in-chief, Debbie Stewart, can feel confident about leaving the REFLECTOR in the hands of the new editors. ...... MR. PAUL LAUB ..... DEBBIE STEWART .....SHELLEY BABAIR CATHERINE RAYCROFT ...... KELLY RENDER ....... DIA MANICH .....SCOTT ROSINSKI ...... DAVID GACSKO ......JENNIFER TOTH ....... BUFFY ADAMS .... COLLEEN RAYCROFT DEBBIE STEWART ...ANNE SMITH MICHELLE RENDA TYPIST...................................................................TERESA LAWSON COVER DESIGN AND DIVISION PAGES..............................................ANNE SMITH HERFF JONES REPRESENTATIVE...................................... MR. GEORGE KINGSLEY, JR. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.......................................... MR. JOHN LOVASKO, SR. SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER ADS EDITOR.......... ADS ASSISTANT....... YEARBOOK ADVISOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF.. STAFF MEMBERS ... 160 A