William A Wirt High School - Sandscript Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

THE WAY WE WERE by Marvin Hamlisch Aian and Marilyn Bergman Memories light the corners of my mind. Misty watercolor mem-Vies of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, smiles we gave to one another for the way we were. Can it be that it was all, so simple then, or has time rewritten ev-Vy line? « to do it all again Could we? Mem-'ries may be beautiful, and yet, what's too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget. From the Columbia Picture, Rastar Production The Way We Were Copyright (c 1973 by CoJgems-EMI Music Inc Used by Permission AH Rights Reserved 'lYxn knocnr h , nJW)V ttkj -xrvfr ner rr T r-TOT rt-tyru-irnrjy$ yr oprowfi lUjuiooduioH uiAq p3’°0 X V s r i L A 1 sauna am aABS ' -m V I UJt (jJt JLs Farewell To Seniors r.s. barack, principal n. meneakis, sponsor sandscript 1979 volume XLI wirt high school 210 n. grand boulevard gary, indiana 46403 introduction 1 events 18 football o'rama homecoming halloween dress-up days snowball king queen seniors 44 underclasses 76 sports 98 football girls volleyball tennis baseball—soccer basketball girls basketball swimming wrestling track golf—cross country clubs 124 honor society student council super troopers band—orchestra closing 138 17 ventseventseventseventseventseventseventsevemseve eventseventseventseventseventseventseventseventsev sseventseventseventseventseventseventseventseventse tseventseventseventseventseventseventseventsevents ntseventseventseventseventseventseventseventsevent eventseventseventseventseventseventseventseventsev ntseventseventseventseventseventseventsseventsevenl $eventseventseventseventseventseventseventseventse entseventseventseventseventseventseventseventseven seventseventseventseventseventseventseventseventse Craig and Vanossia Queen Vanossia Ougan FOOTBALL 0 RAMA QUEEN This year's Football 0 Rama Queen was Vanossia Dugan. She was also the City-Wide Football 0 Rama Queen. We're proud to say she's from Wirt. Our Homecoming Queen for 1978-79 was Monica Lewis. Her Senior Attendants were Courtney Urban, and Desiree Fernandez. Junior Attendants were Debra Ortiz, and Gay Fox. Others up for Queen or Attendant were, Senior, Michelle Gonzales, and Juniors, Diane Fernandez, Linda Bolden, Chris Hansen, and Debbie Corralez. 20 SENIOR ATTENDANT Courtney Urban, and escort Ron Ellis SENIOR ATTENDANT Desiree Fernandez, and escort Greg Gondell HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT QUEEN Monica Lewis, and escort Eric Graves JUNIOR ATTENDANT Gay Fox, and escort Sam Vanm JUNIOR AIK NDANI Debra Ortiz, and escort Jeff Hale HOMECOMING MON. 30PHOMDH Ml 1 .Freshnw UfcruNt VM% l. JuN ?OR S  u NlW$ 4 x- tt -'• |' • Sewoff -Am UMi Twy } c DatssUpI v, ' „ I r, SeNiQftOasTVHfl l v,{i?i 5 -' w tfcosUpOft,?wd 5eC$£T ':Ui c ' t Tif) si s htcfc tf  iv-. {ti CMMUW Stftwltti L.1WT. Throughout the Homecoming week, all the classes enjoyed competing for the spirit aw rd. Hall decorations, dress-up days, secret Willy and Wilma, the hidden football, and window painting all made the week a complete success. Seniors were triumphant in getting the spirit award. YEA SENIORS! The junior's Zap Em took 1st in float. Freshmen were triumphant in both the pie-eating contest and the 3-legged race. Eileen, a senior, won the tricycle race. The sack race was won by the sophomores. Even though we lost the game against Andrean, we had a good turnout and all enjoyed it. The game was followed by a Homecoming dance in the gym. It too was a success. On DRESS UP DAYS the Wirt student body dressed up as: wizards, graduates, football players, children, and sophisticates. Throughout the week we also celebrated: HAT AND BUBBLE DAY, BALLOON DAY, TIE DAY, AND AND INSIDE-OUT DAY. DRESS UP DAYS HALLOWEEN 30 October 31 was an enjoyable day for everybody as Wirt acquired some rather strange-looking students. Among them were a life-sized pumpkin, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Raggedy Ann and Andy, two preschoolers, several co-ed football players, a clown, and lots of others who were camera-shy. OUR NEW ADDITION Honors Spelling Contest winners for 1978. David Tropp and Celeste Vlarich Carlton Long-NAACP ESSAY WRITING CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP; POST TRIBUNE EDITORIAL WRITING CONTEST; FIRST PLACE (1977); SECOND PLACE (1978) Raynard Malaine and Michael Collins BASKETBALL Jim Pickford SWIMMING 33 MR. PHOTOGENIC AND HIS COURT FIRST RUNNER-UP . . . David Gonzalez SECOND RUNNER-UP .. . Grady Bryant PHILLIP ROY Wirt has once again held up the tradition of honoring one boy and one girl with the Most Photogenic award. Judges this year were Mrs. Vi Davis, Mrs. Kathy Willis, and Mrs. Cindy Lines. THIRD RUNNER-UP . . . David Hartford FOURTH RUNNER-UP . . . Tom Kaminski ROBIN ANDREACHI The girl candidates are as follows; Sandy Jenkins, Robin Watkins, Olga Plascencia, Karen Fodor, Renee Werhowatz, Nancy Blaszczak, Bridget O'Brien, Drucilla Stalling, Diane Calhoun, Tommye Bodkin, Stephanie Pulliam, Debbye Parker, Mary Pickford, Ceclia Helton, and Cathy Alicia. The boy candidates are as follows; Hugh Smith, Bill Logothetis, Steve Dunn, Jim Pickford, Andre Holloway, John Boyden, Calvin Soward, John Yau, Wendell Levister, Steve Janik, Sam Wachnin, Bob Estrada, Bob Ramos, Eric Hill, Wade Watkins. FOURTH RUNNER-UP... Michalene Bryniarski THIRD RUNNER-UP . . . Martha Villasenor MS. PHOTOGENIC AND HER COURT FIRST RUNNER-UP . . . Mary Dault SECOND RUNNER-UP .. . Debbie Ortiz SNOWBALL 1978 The 18th annual Snowball, Winter Memories, was again presented by the yearbook staff. It was held on December 2, 1978 at the Marquette Park Pavilion. The Deep River Band played for all to enjoy. We extend much thanks to our honored guests Mr. Richard S. Barack, Mr. Roger Bassett, Mr. Paul Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. David Hayes, Mr. Oran McCune, Mr. Richard Oppman, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shanahan, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Troxel and, as always, a special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Meneakis. Even though the night was cold and blustery, all thoroughly enjoyed the band and the dance. There were 101 couples attending. Thank you for your support and we hope all enjoyed. WINTER MEMORIES WINTER MEMORIES WINTER M 38 EMORIES WINTER MEMORIES WINTER MEMORIES Charles Stallings Kris Wheaton and Edward Coleman Lorelle Brown LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING Lift every voice and sing till Earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty. And let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies. And let it resound as loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun. Let us march on till victory is won. By: James Weldon Johnson Michael Collins 40 Sandra Patterson and Mrs. Griffin Pat Mosby Crystal Taliefero Kavin Warren BLACK HISTORY ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 27, 1979 41 CANDIDATES KINGS HANDSOMENESS Lee Farabaugh Dave Hartford Ervin Pulliam MASCULINITY Peter Mungia Charles Taliefero Sam Vanni SPIRIT Michael Collins Eric Graves Jeff Smith NEATNESS IN DRESS Dave Hartford Ervin Pulliam Melvin Ward PERSONALITY Carlton Long Jeff Smith Wade Watkins MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED John Kucek Carlton Long David Tropp WIT Sal Lopez John Moore Wade Watkins EYES Steve Currie Phil Roy Anthony Spencer PHYSIQUE Dave Hartford Anthony Spencer Sam Vanni HAIR Lee Farabaugh David Hale Jeff Webb LAUGH Tony Flourney Greg Gondell Raynard Malaine SMILE Terry Bronson Brad Dunn Greg Gondell BEST ATHLETE Dave Hartford Raynard Malaine Charles Taliefero BEAUTY Desi Fernandez Michelle Gonzalez Courtney Urban FEMININITY Desi Fernandez Monica Lewis Andrea Pastor SPIRIT Angela Mathias Linda Mathews Ann Ramos NEATNESS IN DRESS Paula Johnson Andrea Pastor Karen Roser PERSONALITY Renee Blanchard Sandi Cable Marci Iatarola MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Pam Burrell Susan Farkas Jenny Hoock WIT Holly Hamilton Monica Lewis Rosemary Roman EYES Joyce Carter Desi Fernandez Debbie Pajor FIGURE Desi Fernandez Pat Mosby Madeline Rees HAIR Joyce Carter Shay Reibly Debbie Santana LAUGH Pat Angotti Jackie Kurley Lisa Landes SMILE Lorelle Brown Kim Nordhagen Courtney Urban BEST ATHLETE Carmen Collins Marci Iatarola Jackie Kurley Donny Barber Nathaniel King John Vucekovich QUEENS Cheryl Brumfield .. X, Laurie Hobbs Pat Mosby 42 Courtney Urban and Jim Ballard Tina Karpinski and Mike Smith u SENIOR PROM SENIOR SENIOR PROM SENIOR Pam Burrell and Dave Edwards Marci Iatarola and Rick Pajor PROM SENIOR PROM PROM SENIOR PROM sseniorsse niorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsser Drsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorssi iorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniors niorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorssenior rsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsse iorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorss niorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniors i niorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorsseniorssenio VALEDICTORIAN Jennifer Hoock Jennifer is planning on attending Oberlin University in the fall of 79. Pre-Med is her intended major. SALUTATORIAN Susan Farkas Susan will be attending Butler University in the fall of 1979. Her major course of study will be pharmacy. OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF '79 PRESIDENT VICE PRES. Lourdes Ortiz Jeff Webb SECRETARY TREASURER 46 Desi Fernandez Lorelle Brown FAREWELL FROM THE CLASS OF 1979 PAULA JOAN ANGOTTI CONNIE AGUILAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES IVONNE ALBA Latin Club 1,2,3,4; ROTC 1,2,3, Queen 3; Latinic Hispanic Club 1,2,3,4. GAIL ANDERSON Girl's Football 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4. ROBIN ANDREACHI Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Girl's Football 1; Pep Band 1,2; NISBOVA 1,2; Honor Society 3,4; Environmental Science Club, Pres. 2,3; Math Club 1; Prom 4; Student Council 4; Concert Band 1,2; W Club 3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4. IVONNE ALBA GAIL ANDERSON ROBIN ANDREACHI JEANETTE MARIE ARCHER ACTIVITIES PAULA JOAN ANGOTTI Student Council 2; Guidance Club 1,2,3,4. JEANETTE MARIE ARCHER GAA 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3. CLASS OF 79 KIMBERLY ANTHONY LAURA DEANNE BAKER SENIORS ACTIVITIES LAURA DEANNE BAKER ROTC 1,3,4; Pep Club 4; Action Club 4. DONNIE BARBER Football; Soccer; Baseball. JIM BARDSLEY Band 1; ROTC 1,2,3. MARK BALOG JIM BARDSLEY ACTIVITIES CAROL ANN BARNES NCA 4; Debate Club 2; NISBOVA 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; Volleyball 4; Honor Society 3,4; Sandscript 4; Snowball 4; Picture Day 4. MARILYN LOUISE BARNES GAA 1,2; CLASS 1,2. CLASS OF 79 CAROL ANN BARNES MARILYN LOUISE BARNES DONNIE BARBER DAWN M BARRON FRANK BARTEL SENIORS ACTIVITIES DAVID ALAN BARWIG Football Stats 2,3,4; Math Club 1,3; Golf Team 1,2,3,4; Guidance Club 3; Chess Club 4; Honor Society 3,4. DAVID ALAN BARWIG RAYMOND BERRY KIM BEASLEY ACTIVITIES LYNN A. BLANKENSHIP Guidance Club 3,4. TOMMYE SUE BODKIN GAA 2; Volleyball 1; Girls Football 1,3; Homecoming 1,2. CUSS OF '79 TRACY ALLISON BROUGH LORELLE RENEE BROWN THOMAS BOURSIER KATHLEEN BOWMAN TERESA BRITZKE SENIORS ACTIVITIES CLASS OF 79 KATHLEEN BOWMAN Homecoming; Prom 4; Girls Football. TERESA BRITZKE GAA 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2; Sandscript 4; Picture Day 4; Snowball 4; Guidance Club 3,4; Girls Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; OEA 4; Prom 4. TERRY BRONSON Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 3,4. TERRY BRONSON ACTIVITIES TRACY ALLISON BROUGH Swimming 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Drum Major 3,4; Latinic Hispanic Club 1; Ski Club 2,3,4; NISBOVA 1; Honor Society 3,4; Sandscript 4; Photographer 4; Picture Day 4; Snowball 4; Pep Club 1; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Environmental Science Club, V. Pres. 2,3; Prom 4; King Queen 3; Investment Club 4; Presidential Classroom 4. LORELLE RENEE BROWN GAA 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2; Latinic Hispanic Club 3,4; Literary Club 3,4; Human Relations 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Chorus 4; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Class V. Pres 1,3; Treasurer 2.4. ELIZABETH KATHERINE BUCHANAN SENIORS ACTIVITIES ELIZABETH KATHERINE BUCHANAN GAA 1; Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2; Sandscript 4; Prom 4; Picture Day 4; Snowball 4; Girls Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4. PAMELA BURRELL Pom Pon 1; Human Service Club 1; Volleyball, Basketball, Track Manager 1,2; GAA 1, Board Member 2 Debate Club 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Human Relations Club 2,3,4; Snowball 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; Picture Day 3,4; Sandscript 3,4; Student Council Judge 2, Secretary 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Honor Society 3, President 4; Girl's State 3; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; NMS Semifinalist 4. SALLY CAHILL ACTIVITIES SANDICABLE King Queen 3; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4. SALLY CAHILL Girl's Track 1; Girl's Football 1,4; Homecoming 3,4. DIANE DENISE CALHOUN GAA 1,2; Super Trooper 4. CLASS OF '79 WAYNE CARLILE JOYCE CARTER SENIORS ACTIVITIES KIRK CIESZKIEWICZ Chess Club 2,3,4; Astronomy Club 3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Football 3, Math Club 3. DONNA LYNN COLEMAN Basketball 1,4; GAA 1,2; Track 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 4; Human Relations Club 2,3,4; Action Club 2,3,4; NISBOVA 1,2,3,4; Super Trooper 4; Girls Football 4; King Queen 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Homecoming 4. KIRK CIESZKIEWICZ RHONDA CARTER DIANA CHRISTIAN DONNA LYNN COLEMAN PATRICK CAVELL CARMEN CAILLE COLLINS ACTIVITIES CARMEN CAMILLE COLLINS GAA 1; ROTC 1,2,3,4; Co-Ed 4; Track 3,4; Drill Team Commander 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4; Volleyball 4; Y-Teen 1,2,3,4; Super Trooper 4; Latinic Hispanic Club 2,3; Human Relations Club 4; W Club 2,3,4. CLASS OF 79 MICHAEL COLLINS SALUE COUNDIFF STEPHEN CLARENCE CURRIE MARY ELIZABETH DAULT SENIORS ACTIVITIES MICHAEL COLLINS Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Super Trooper 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1. STEPHEN CLARENCE CURRIE Cross Country 2,3; Track 3; Chess Club 1,3,4; Human Relations Club 4; Student Council, Pres. 4. TRACY A. DANIEL SARAH R. DEBOE ACTIVITIES TRACEY A. DANIEL ROTC 1,2,3; Drill Team 2,3; Y-Teens 3; Basketball 2; Spanish Club 3. MARY DAULT Spanish Club 1,2; GAA 1; Prom 4; Guidance Club 3; King Queen 3; Sandscript 3, Editor 4; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; Picture Day 3,4; Snowball 3,4; Miss Photogenic Runner-Up 3,4. SARAH R. DEBOE NISBOVA 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Girls Football 4. CUSS OF 79 JAMES DICKERSON SUSAN LYNN FARKAS DESIREE LYNN FERNANDEZ ANTHONY FLOURNOY LAURA LYNNE DYE SENIORS ACTIVITIES BRAD W. DUNN CLASS OF 79 CHARLENE LOUISE DISSER King Queen 3; Drama 3. BRAD W. DUNN Football 1,2; Soccer 3,4; Tennis 4. LAURA LYNNE DYE Pep Club 2; Guidance Club 2,3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; Super Trooper 4; Astronomy Club 4; Homecoming 2,4 LEE FARABAUGH ACTIVITIES SUSAN LYNN FARKAS Prom 4; Honor Society 3, Sec. 4; Volleyball 3,4; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Girls State 3; Regional Science Fair 1,2; Student Council 3; Sandscript 3,4; Snowball 3,4; Picture Day 3,4; King Queen 3; Majorette 1,2,3; NCA 4; Math Team 3; W Club 3 ; Presidential Classroom 3; Latinic Hispanic Club 1,2; Homecoming 3,4. DESIREE LYNN FERNANDEZ GAA 1,2; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2; CUSS 1,2,3,4; Girls Football 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2; King Queen 3; Sandscript 4; Snowball 4; Picture Day 4; Prom 4; Homecoming 1,2,3, Attendant 3,4, Basketball Attendant 1; Class Sec. 4. CHARLENE DISSER GREGORY FODOR SENIORS ACTIVITIES RICHARD FULLER Cross Country 2,3,4. DANIEL FRIEL LAWRENCE WALTER GARMON, JR RICHARD FULLER ACTIVITIES KEVIN D. GEHRELS Basketball 2. CLASS OF 79 LELA GATES KEVIN D. GEHRELS GINA GEORGOPOULOS CATHERINE GERUSKA SENIORS ACTIVITIES CATHERINE GERUSKA GAA 1,2. VICTOR GOLDEN Basketball 1. KIP GOLDSBERRY Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; W Club 3,4. VICTOR GOLDEN KIP GOLDSBERRY GREG GONDELL ACTIVITIES GREG GONDELL Football 2; Track 1,2,3,4; Swimming 3; Soccer 3,4. MICHELLE LYNN GONZALES Latin Club 1, V. Pres. 2, Queen 1. DAVID GERARD GONZALEZ Band 1; Wrestling 1,2; Track 2; Pep Band 1. CLASS OF 79 MICHELLE LYNN GONZALES DAVID GERARD GONZALEZ STEVEN GOODE SENIORS ACTIVITIES JERRIGROEBNER Pom Pon 1,2; Honor Society 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4. DAVID HALE, JR. Spanish Club 2,3; Chess Club 1,2,3,4. HOLLY ANN HAMILTON JERRI GROEBNER SHERRI EVA GUMBINER DAVID HALE, JR. ACTIVITIES HOLLY ANN HAMILTON GAA 1,2; Class Sec. 1; Band 1,2; Ski Club 3,4; Human Relations Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Snowball 3,4; Sandscript 3,4; Picture Day 3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; W Club 2,3,4; Basketball Attendant 1. DAVE HARTFORD Football 1,2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1. CL4SS OF 79 LINDA HART PENNY SUE HOGGARD JENNIFER LYNN HOOCK MAURINE HUMPHRIES BILL HARTLEY DAVID HECK SENIORS ACTIVITIES CLASS OF 79 BILL HARTLEY Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Soccer 4. LAURIE HOBBS GAA 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,4; CLASS 1,2; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4. PENNY SUE HOGGARD GAA 1; Volleyball 1,2; Prom 4; Girls Football 4; Bowling 4. LAURIE HOBBS ACTIVITIES JENNIFER LYNN HOOCK Swimming 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Sandscript 3,4; Snowball 3,4; Picture Day 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; Homecoming 2,3,4; Girl's Football 3; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Bnd 1; NISBOVA 1; Latinic Hispanic Club 1; NCA 4; Regional Science Fair 1,2; Debate Club 2; Investment Club 4; Presidential Classroom 4; NMS Commendation 4. MAURINE HUMPHRIES GAA 1. CHERYL HENDRICKS MARCI IATAROLA SENIORS ACTIVITIES MARCI IATAROLA GAA 12; Ski Club 1,2,4; W Club 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; Honor Society 3,4; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3,4; Girls Football 1,2,3. JOHN FRANCIS THOMAS JOHNSON ROTC 1,2,3; Jazz Band 1,2. ANDRIENNE JONES STEVE JENKINS JOHN JOHNSON ALEXIS JONES ERIC JOHNSON ACTIVITIES ADRIENNE JONES Basketball 2; Choir 1,3,4. KIM JONES Football 1; Wrestling 1,2; Track 1,4; Baseball 2; Hi-Y 4. CLASS OF 79 KIM JONES NATHANIEL KING SENIORS JACKIE KURLEY ACTIVITIES NATHANIEL KING ROTC Drill team 3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 3. JOHN PATRICK KUCEK Chess Club 2,3,4; Astronomy Club 2,3,4; Debate Club 2; Honor Society 3,4. JACKIE KURLEY GAA 1,2; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 1,2,3,4; GAA Board 2; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Sandscript 4; Snowball 4; Picture Day 4; King Queen 3; Honor Society 3, V. Pres. 4; Student Council 1,2; Girl's Football 1,2,3; W Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; Investment Club 4. GEORGE KLEPPER JOHN PATRICK KUCEK FRANK KLOPPENBURG MONICA LYNN LEWIS ACTIVITIES LISA ROSE LANDES Girl's Football 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4. MONICA LYNN LEWIS Volleyball 1; Track 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3; Super Trooper 4; Honor Society 3,4; King Queen 3; Human Relations Club 4; Homecoming Queen 4. CLASS OF 79 CRAIG LINDSTROM SENIORS ACTIVITIES CRAIG LINDSTROM Football 1,2; Swimming 3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4. ILONA LIPINSKI GAA 1,2; Homecoming 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2; Girl's Football 3,4; King Queen 3. ROBERT M. LYMAN ILONA LIPINSKI CARLTON LONG JODY MALAST CINDY LOGOTHETIS ACTIVITIES CARLTON LONG NCA 4; Action Club, V. Pres. 2, Pres. 3; Wrestling 1; Singing Sands, Editor 2,3,4; Latinic Hispanic Club 1,2, V. Pres. 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Foreign Language Honors Program 3; Boys State 3; Sandpaper, Editor 3,4; Super Trooper 4; Astronomy Club 3. JODY MALAST GAA 1,2; Girls Football 1,2; Homecoming 1,2. CLASS OF 79 ., — NICK MANGOS ANGELA MARIE MATHIAS SENIORS ACTIVITIES ANGELA MARIE MATHIAS GAA 1,2; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Prom 4; King Queen 3; Sandscript 3, Photographer 4; Snowball 3,4; Picture Day 3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Human Relations Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4, Basketball Attendant 1; W Club 1,2,3,4. LINDA ANN MATTHEWS NISBOVA 2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Music Festival 1,2,3,4; Super Trooper 4; Beg. Choir, Pre. 1; Adv. Choir, V. Pres. 4. ADRIAN MLECHICK LINDA ANN MATTHEWS LUIS MENDEZ PATRICIA MOSBY SHERYL JEAN MCGINLEY ACTIVITIES LUIS MENDEZ Latin Club 2,3. PATRICIA MOSBY GAA 1; OEA 4; Super Trooper 4; Action Club 2,3,4; Y-Teens 2,3,4; French Club 3; ROTC Queen 1, Battalion Commander 4, Drill Team 3; Pom Pon 2,3; Modern Dance Troupe 2,3,4. CLASS OF 79 PETER MUNGIA MARY MURPHY SENIORS ACTIVITIES PATTI O'BRIEN Girls Football 3,4; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3. KATHLEEN MARIE ELIZABETH OLESH Swimming 1,2; Guidance Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2; CLASS 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3; Human Relations Club 3,4. WALTER OLGY KIMBERLY NORDHAGEN KATHLEEN MARIE ELIZABETH OLESH RICK O'NEAL PATTI O'BRIEN ACTIVITIES RICK O'NEAL Baseball 2,3,4; ROTC 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4. LOURDES MARGARITA ORTIZ GAA 1,2; Girls Football 1,2; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3, Tres. 4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Human Relations Club, Pres. 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Class Pres. 4, Sec. 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3; Guidance Club 3; Latino Club 1; Homecoming 1,2,3,4; Human Relations Council, V. Chrmn. 3,4. CLASS OF 79 LOURDES MARGARITA ORTIZ DEBBIE PAJOR EILEEN OSBORNE SENIORS ACTIVITIES CLASS OF 79 ,W EILEEN OSBORNE Track 1; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3; Jazz Band 3,4; Sandpaper 4. ANDREA PASTOR ACTIVITIES SANDRA PATTERSON OEA 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Super Trooper 4; Business Club 3. KIM LE'JOYCE PHILLIPS ROTC 2,3,4; Pom Pon 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3; Super Trooper 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Student Council, Historian 4. SANDRA PATTERSON MIKE PAVICICH KIM PHILLIPS ROBIN OVERMAN RANDY PHILLIPS MADELINE REES SENIORS ACTIVITIES RANDY PHILLIPS ROTC 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4. ANASTASIA MARIE RAMOS Cheerleading 3, Capt. 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; King Queen 3; Prom 4; NISBOVA 2,3,4; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 4; Girl's Football 3,4; Majorette 1,2; Choir 1,2,3; Music Festival 1,2,3; Student Council 4; Environmental Science Club 2,3; ISMA 3,4. RICHARD PIAZZA ANASTASIA MARIE RAMOS SHAY RENEE REIBLY EVELYN PRITCHETT ACTIVITIES MADELINE REES GAA 1,2; Ski Club 2; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; King Queen 3. SHAY RENEE REIBLY Girl's Football 3,4; Prom 4. CLASS OF '79 CATHERINE RICE SENIORS ACTIVITIES KARIN ROSER GAA 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Girl's Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Swimming 2; Spanish Club 1; Prom 4; King Queen 3. ANITA RUNIONS ACTIVITIES TROY SANDERS, JR. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Band 2; French Club 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3. CU SS 0F-'79 CATHY ROARK KARIN ROSER PHILLIP ROY RICHARD SANDAGE TROY L. SANDERS JR. DORIA SALAS TONY SANDOVAL SENIORS ACTIVITIES TONY SANDOVAL Latino Club 2,3; Football 1; Baseball 1; Drama 2,3. DEBORAH ANN SANTANA NISBOVA 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2; Pep Band 2,3,4. FELICIA YVETTE SMITH Y-Teens 1,2,3; ROTC Drill Team 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Jazz Band 1,2; Basketball 1,2. GWENDOLYN SMITH DEBORAH ANN SANTANA FELICIA YVETTE SMITH JEFF SMITH RENITA SHELL ACTIVITIES JEFF SMITH Swimming 1,2,3,4; City Relay Champs 3; Band 1; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Sandscript 4, Photographer; Snowball 4; Picture Day 4; Soccer 4; Investment Club 4. KAREN LEE SPURLOCK GAA 1,2; Hispanic Latinic Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; PTA 1,2,3,4; NCA 4; Guidance Club 1,2, Pres. 3,4; Sandpaper 4; Band 1,2; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; NISBOVA 1,2; Chess Club 3; Math Team 2; Investment Club 4. CLASS OF 79 KAREN LEE SPURLOCK JULIE R STERN SENIORS ACTIVITIES JULIE R. STERN Swimming 1,2,3,4; Debate Club 2; Prom 4; Latinic Hispanic Club 1; Math Club 1; NISBOVA 1; Honor Society 3,4; Investment Club 4; King Queen 3. MELVIN STEWART Latin Club 1,2; Chess Club 3; Prom 4; Basketball 2. CHARLES E. TALIEFERO JOSEPH SULLIVAN CARLTON TAYLOR MONICA TOVAR DENNIS STEVENSON MELVIN STEWART ACTIVITIES CHARLES E. TALIEFERO Honor Society 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. MONICA TOVAR GAA 2; Latinic Hispanic Club 1,2,3,4; Prom 4; Latinos Unidos 2,4; King Queen 3; CLASS 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4. CLASS OP-79 DAVID TROPP COURTNEY PAIGE URBAN SENIORS ACTIVITIES DAVID A. TROPP Math Club 1,2,3,4; Astronomy Club 1,2, President 3,4; Debate 2; Sandpaper Editor 3, National Merit Semi-finalist 4; MAA 3; Boy's State 3; Presidential Classroom 3; Knox Scholar 3; Purdue ALS 2; City Champion in Spelling 3; Soccer Classic 1,2. LEO R TUCKER MIKE TYLER CAROL EVETTE VANN TAN TURNER ACTIVITIES LEO TUCKER ROTC 2,3; Band 1,2; Choir 2,3,4. MIKE TYLER Football 1; Cross Country 4; Honor Society 3,4. SAM VANNI CLASS OF 79 RALPH VARGAS MARIA VILLANUEVA SENIORS ACTIVITIES CLASS OF 79 JOHN A. VUCEKOVICH ORLANDO VEGA ACTIVITIES PATTY WARD GAA 1,2; Volleyball 3; Basketball 3; Track 2 3. MELVIN DENNIS WARD II PATTY WARD COURTNEY PAIGE URBAN Girls Football 2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Prom 4. CAROL EVETTE VANN Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon 2,3. SAM VANNI Soccer 3,4; Track 4. MARTHA VILLASENOR STEPHANIE COLETTE WARD JEFF WEBB SENIORS ACTIVITIES STEPHANIE COLETTE WARD Modern Dance Troupe 3; Jazz Band 3; Track 2; Booster Club 1,2,3; Super Trooper 4; French Club 2,3; Junior Achievement 2,3,4. TERESA WARD Y-Teens 2,3; Track 1,2; Action Club 3,4. TERESA WARD WADE MARCELL WATKINS KEVIN WATSON ACTIVITIES WADE MARCELL WATKINS NISBOVA 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Choir 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Super Trooper 4. KEVIN WATSON Band 1,2,4; Baseball 3,4 CLASS OF 79 RAZELLA ISRAEL D. WILLIAMS GAIL WOODS JOHN YAU SENIORS ACTIVITIES JOHN YAU Tennis 3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Presidential Classroom 3; Investment Club 4. JERROLD JOCIUS CLASS 1,2,3,4; Astronomy Club 2,4. THE PICTURES BELOW COULD NOT BE ALPHABETIZED WITH THE REST BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT THE CORRECT SIZE. NOT PICTURED: GLADYS ALBA LEESTA ANDERSON BRYON BARGE CARMEUTA BROWN DWAYNE BROWN STANLEY BRYNIARSKI CAROLINE COATS DEIDRA COLQUITT ROBERT CURRAN MARY DANT EMMA DEMPSEY THOMAS DORSEY VICKI ELDU HUGO GARCIA SAM GLUSAC CARLOS GONZALES ERIC GRAVES FERRANTE HUNT PAULA JOHNSON LEROY JONES TERRI LAHAIE SAL LOPEZ JAMES MABON LEVITA MACKEREL VICTOR MACKEREL RAYNARD MALAINE TIMOTHY MANNING KENNETH MCGEE MARTHA MCNEIL MATHEW MITCHELL HOWARD MOODY KEM NOBEL RANDALL OHMAN LEO PATTERSON CHRISTOPHER PETERSON BEN PORTIS CURTIS POUNDS MARK PRATT ERVIN PULLIAM JAMES PUTZ PAUL RAMIREZ ERIC REAVES DONNA REED ALBERT RODRIGUEZ ROSEMARY ROMAN THOMAS SMITH ANTHONY SPENCER ROBERT TEBOUT DEBORAH TUERFF BRAD UNTCH LYDIA VELEZ JACKIE WATSON ANTHONY WILLIAMS ARTHUR WILSON KEITH WOODLEY DELANEY WORTHY ROSALIA GARCIA LINDA JENKINS GREG JONES JERROLD JOCIUS JOHN MOORE CUSS OF'79 DWAYNE OWENS TED ESDRIDGE ANTHONY WILLIAMS SENIOR HISTORY On September 10, 1975 at 8:30 a.m. the class of '79 entered Wirt High School for the first time. The class was large, containing over 300 students, and the new class possessed dignity and potential. As freshmen, we, the members of the class of 79, were slightly intimidated by the upperclassmen, who seemed to be everything we ever aspired to be. Still, our class showed high self-esteem even though we were the youngest class around. In our first September here, we made plans for the homecoming by constructing our freshman float, Tony the Tiger. Our slogan was Troopers are Grrreat! The float, constructed at the home of fellowclassmate Ricky Sears, received a third place in the contest. We received a fourth place for class spirit. The sophomore year was something special to us all. We had at long last captured seniority. No longer freshmen, we began to assume the roles of the Wirt teenager. We attended dances, parties, games and the general carefree feelings of high school grasped us all. We were growing up. The guys and girls started lettering in sports and our class, too, was finally represented by the red and white lettermen jackets. Our class was definitely achieving. We achieved also a higher place in the float and spirit award competition. Our float, a replica of two dice bearing the title For us, a win's no gamble received a second place. We received a third in spirit. Our float was constructed at the home of fellowclassmate Karin Roser. Our sophomore year showed improvement. Our junior year was perhaps the most productive of all our years here. It was then that we reached our heights in athletic and academic achievement. Members of our class received honors and awards both locally and nationally. Here at Wirt, too, we received more recognition for our efforts. Our junior float, a train engine with the slogan Choo-Choo em up, received first place in the float competition. It was the best. The float constructing was held at the home of fellowclassmate Karen Spurlock. Our class had definitely made an impression at Wirt. Our senior year can best be described as a combination of every year we have spent at Wirt. The beginning of the year especially showed our optimistic feelings about graduation. We wore graduation caps and gowns to school. The senior float, constructed at Karen Spurlock's home and which received a second place, was a giant football topped with a graduation cap and tassle; our theme was We'll go out winning. We received first place in the class for the coveted spirit award. In the senior year we continuously showed the sophistication and finess that we had acquired mostly in our junior year. The steadfastness and determination of our sophomore and freshman years also played an important role in our behavior. Though a definitely mature and refined class, we were not beyond the temptations of doing what one may consider freshman-like pranks. Ours was the only class to kidnap the bust of William A. Wirt, located in the school's main library. This incident, over-all in our senior year, best exemplifies the basic humanity that lay beneath our gilded sophistication. On June 7, 1978 our class was graduated from Wirt High School. Overall, our stay at Wirt has meant far more than competing for float and spirit awards, it has meant more than competiting to see what class had more spirit and what class was best. Our stay here, rather, has been a valuable learning experience. We have become responsible, well educated young adults. We are prepared now to face the world, no longer as a class, but as individual decisive persons, all because of the immeasurable learning we have received at Wirt. We must say goodbye now to old classes, textbooks and very good friends, but we are ready now to achieve even more in life. We are ready. —Carlton Long 74 PRECIOUS YESTERDAY In childhood A golden sun rose In our lives, Radiant streams of gold Soared wonderously overhead. And as children Everything was far away, and serene. Pale blue skies swayed softly As we walked to school, carefree; life then was just existence. Time went by. The sun still rose. And the pale skies still swayed drowsily. Childhood questions were answered—and gone. Identity came in a changing world. Elementary was gone. Life's powerful hands gripped us harder And we saw that living v as no longer simple, n longer ABC. Existence did not soothe us, was not enough. And today the sun still rises. The powerful beams still soar overhead. In the calmness of yesterday. But, that was then. Today we are alive, knowing the song of existence. Today, today we face the sunrise wanting tomorrow desperately but safely storing the simple, golden sunrise of a precious yesterday. —Carlton Long nderclassmenunderclassmenunderclassmenunderclas nenunderclassmenunderclassmenunderclassmenund rclassmenunderclassmenunderclassmenunderclassme underclassmen underclassmenunderclassmenunderclc E ia MISSING MISSING Bob Estrada Kerry Ewing Diane Fernandez Genise Fernandez Joe Fernandez Sharon Forbes Jim Forney Tracy Fowlkes Rinetta Fox Michael Fredericks Joycellyn Fuller Elsa Garcia Detrice Gates Sandy Geruska Cheryl Gilles Greg Goines CLASS OF 1980 Joan Cole Derek Coleman Derek Collins Craig Colquitt Sharon Combs Doug Comsa Debra Corralez Kim Covell Jerry Davich Richard Deal Greg Dehnart Eric Deschamps Beth Easley Tim Eichhorn Diane Espinoza Donna Estill Craig Gonzalez Simone Gonzalez Karen Grata Mary Gundy Alfred Hammonds Kim Hammons Chris Hansen Teandre Harris William Hayman Eric Hill Russell Hillard Andre Holloway Marnita Horton Marcia Howard Torie Husted Dalva Ireland Steven Janik Jacqueline Jeanty Sandy Jenkins Angela Jones Carolyn Jones Mercedes Jones Tom Kaminski Tina Karpinski Roger Kaufman Dave Keller Tomm Kerr Kevin Kirby Jon Kirkman Dave Kirkman Ricky Kritlow Walter Lacefield JUNIORS Mark Lajcin Arietta Leggett James Lentner Shelley Lescester Wendell Levister Erma Lewis Rich Livingston Pat Luckett Jory Lyons Linda Lyons Angel Mangual Mark Manos Burrell Martin James McCoy Judith McCoy Marie McKee CLASS OF 1980 Craig McLaurin Mike McNally Trina Minton Dan Mitchell Richard Moss Evette Neal Cheryl Nederman Reggie Nelson Gene Nowakowski Bridget O'Brien James Olig Debbie Ortiz Debbye Parker Teresa Paugh Alton Pearce Mark Peters Linda Petro Jim Pickford Olga Plascencia Glenda Plump Bob Ramos Michelle Ramsey Lisa Richardson Deirdre Roby Holly Rodino Nolberto Rodriguez Yvonne Rodriguez Phillipa Rogers Lynn Rottenberg Steve Rouse Latonya Ruffin Becky Sadowsky Lisa Salerno Bob Salib Jon Sexton Donna Shear Alton Shields Meredith Sidney Mark Simmons Patty Slatton Mike Steward Nora Stewart Gene Stowers Janet Strang Gayle Taub Donn Taylor Charla Tebout Wanda Thomas JUNIORS Tina Torres Iris Tropp Howard Turks Karen Turnipseed Tammy Valant Celeste Vlarich Bill Vorgias Sam Wachnin Ed Waddell Mike Waldkoetter Kevin Warren Mike Watson Cheryl Webb Chaun Welch Renee Werhowatz Frazier Wesley CLASS OF 1980 Karen Woods Joe Wright Claud York John Zajac Merry Zimmerman Martha White Chris Whited Bob Whitney Sharon Wiggins Debbie Wilburn Debbie Wilkins Regina Williams Tammy Williams April Williamson Arthur Wilson Viola Windom Jim Wiseman SOPHOMORES Lester Bills Jackie Blakemore Beth Blaney Cheryl Bogue Jennifer Bonner John Boyden Willie Boykin Amanda Bradley Veronica Brannon Cedric Brown Michaline Bryniarski Ed Buckley Clifton Burch Debbie Burch Sheila Burke Mark Burks Kendra Burroughs Alicia Carnahan Darnell Carroll Dan Chabes Kim Abner Jim Aguilar Paul Aguilar Lorrie Alexander Kathy Alicea Roger Allcock Glenn Anderson Dorothy Anthony Bessie Argeroudis Margie Ball Jeff Bardsley Kent Bartel Mark Barreiro David Barron Dale Barwig James Bedwell Julie Bennett Rhonda Bennett Gina Bernardi Lynne Bielski 84 Carole Charleston Bonita Clinton Donita Culver Tim Cunningham Allen Currie David Daniels Dan Davis Keith Davis Lonniel Davis Leonard D'Azzenna Bridget Dickson Merritt Dilts Jeff Disser Kitty Dolasky Mae Donald Charles Duncan Steve Dunn Susie Easter Orlando Edwards Theresa Elliott CUSS OF 1981 Julius Ervin David Estill Felicia Farris Angela Fernandez Genine Fernandez Nancy Fernandez Karen Fodor Gwendolyn Franklin Valerie Franklin Brad Fraser Julie Friel Glenn Gagliardi Robin Gallion Dan Georgopoulos Laura Gilles Barb Goings Julie Goings Karen Goode Kathleen Gray Johnny Green 85 Ron Gulledge Sarah Gullette Monteena Hackett Jeff Hale Huda Hammad Sandy Hazelton Lee Henderson Mike Hennage Sherlyn Hill Guy Holmer LesJohn Hood Arnie Hosea David Hunter Ronald Jackson Dennis Jenco Allen Jenkins Nick Jimenez Adrienne Johnson Cecelia Johnson Jennifer Jones SOPHOMORES Paul Jones Vernetta Jones Craig Karagory Shelly Keysor Robin Kirk Kim Kollasch Scott Koranda Tracie Lampkins Carole Ledbetter Joanne Ledbetter Harold Lentner Angela Lewis Carlton Lewis Tonya Lewis Victor Lucio Mary Lyman Mike Mackel Mardi Madison Jackie Malaine Isabel Malodonado 86 David Mano Mindy Mathias Kim Mayes Letroy Mayes Stephanie McElroy Jacqueline McFerson Silvia Mclntee Elso McKamey Brian McMullen Mark McNally Andrea Melton Paul Metzger Emile Miller Sue Miller Greg Mitchell Jacquese Mitchell Ardetta Moody Bill Moore Mike Morrison Linda Mula CUSS OF 1981 Bill Murphy Lisa Myers Tim Newsom Greg Nichols Syrentha Nichols Dave Ochoa Tom Olesh Lisa Olig Elias Otero Liz Parker Laura Parks Michael Parks Sam Patterson Jurhonda Patton Cathy Pavicich Mark Peterson Don Pettit Nancy Petro Marvin Phillips Mary Ann Pickford 87 ■ Gerald Pineda April Rainey Loretta Ralph Charles Ramos Mary Ramos Jerry Rendell Joaquin Reyes Donna Rice Pat Richardson Sam Rivera Tim Robards Todd Robbins Jeff Robinson Tammy Robinson Brian Rodda Phillip Rogers Meg Roman Earle Sain Mike Scheerer Charlotte Sebulsky SOPHOMORES Juan Serrano Tracy Sharp Alan Shiras Marvelous Short Patty Sims Roseanne Sims Regina Skinner Jeff Smith Rhonda Smith Steve Smith Mary Sosa Jackie Spencer Lisa Staack Druscilla Stalling Ron Staples Linda Stasch Greg Staten Chris Stowers Cheryl Sturgell Reba Sykes 88 Crystal Taliefero Barbara Tallant Mark Taylor Maurice Taylor Robert Taylor Carmen Tovar Gifford Trethewey Andy Vargas Pedro Villarreal Collette Vlarich Chris Waggoner Everett Walker Katie Walker Sharon Walker Debra Walton Latanya Watkins Tony Watkins Kathy Welp Bob Werhowatz Joycellyn White CLASS OF 1981 Jaleita Whitt Lisa Wiggins Reggie Williams Sheila Wilson Tim Wilson Michelle Wiltermood Edwana Winbush Gaston Windom Lolita Worthy Kathy Wright Kim Wright Sam Yau 89 Rochelle Allen Joann Audo Cynthia Azcona Craig Balas Paula Barnes Kristy Bartel Della Beal Deborah Benedict Greg Blumenthal Anaida Borders Lehsa Bowman Tom Boyden Angie Bradley Shawn Bradley Trina Bradley Leticia Branch Mark Bravo Selena Brinston Alice Brooks Denise Brown FRESHMEN Sandra Brown David Buco Ronnie Burbee Jim Burch John Burnett Doris Caldwell Janet Campbell Robert Campbell Charles Carney Gina Carter Judy Chambers Angela Clark Lisa Clark Sandra Clayton David Cook Christine Corralez Nancy Coundiff Ed Crawford Jon Crosby Ken Crudup 90 CUSS OF 1982 Doug Gagliardi Liz Gallen Abraham Garcia Maria Garcia Donna Garza Jackie Gilkey Sheila Gillespie Marlin Gilliam Glenda Givens David Goings Larry Gonzalez Sue Gonzalez Annette Gray Steve Griffith Mary Grimes Janet Groebner Cheryl Gumulauski Pam Guzman Darlene Hackett Adam Hale Lorita Cunningham Lawrence Davis Mark Davis Michelle Davis Lorraine Dazzena Ivy Dench Jennifer Disser Howard Dukes Latanza Duncan Debbie Dye Linda Eichhorn Lannita Elder Diane Elliot Devitt Feeley Renee Fernandez Alvin Fields Leonard Finley Laura Foremski Larry Franklin Tammye Fredericks 91 William Hardin James Hardwick Leonard Harris Marie Hartford James Hayes Rosalyn Hayes Vicki Heck Michael Helge Traci Helge Cecelia Helton Jose Hernandez James Hoggard Leroy Holliday Milton Hope Marilyn Hosea Anthony Hughes Teresa Iatarola Kenneth James Brian Jenco Alberto Jimenez FRESHMEN Chuck Johnson Cuba Johnson Lawanda Jones Lisa Juarez Lynan Kambesis Vincent Kirby Joe Kirk John Kirk Anne Knightly Ron Kritlow Larry Lambert Ava Landes Michael Lentner Gary Levister Nancy Lewis Bill Logothetis Mike Lynch Michael Neal Alice Neely Joanne Norman 92 Teddy Magwood Frank Mangiaracina Sydney McCall Connie McClure Rodney McDowell Cassius McFerson Lisa McNally Joe Medrano Angela Millett Bernadette Moore Linda Norville Charles O'Neal Jim O'Neal Tom Paczolt Wennell Palmer Gerald Parton Louis Passon Frankie Patton Melanie Patton Donna Paugh CLASS OF 1982 Tammy Peete Willie Perry Tim Peterson Paul Petkus Matthew Phillips Steve Phillips Mitchell Phillips Loretta Plump Donna Porter Stephanie Pulliam Lisa Raby Kim Reed Tony Reed Angela Retie Jackie Rice Tim Rice Loren Richardson Anthony Ricey Joanne Riley Joanne Rivera 93 Eldred Rennae Karen Robertson Shelley Robinson Agneris Rodriguez Larry Rogers Michelle Rollins Sandy Roser Michael Rouse Teresa Ruffin Javier Salas Juan Santana Bob Schmidt Felicia Seberry Mark Settle Debra Sidney James Sisamis Nick Skrinjaric Charles Smith David Smith Hugh Smith FRESHMEN Tonya Smith Wanda Smith Robert Sosa Calvin Soward Marla Spearman Charles Stalling Perry Stern Erik Strange Carol Swihart Kim Sykes Zoran Talky Darrell Taylor Morris Teamer Dennis Tebout Connie Thompson Clarence Thurmond 94 Jackie Tiller Graciela Tinoco Mary Torian Demetrice Tsolias Carolyn Tyler Dana Valant Laura Vasquez Kenneth Vela Sandra Virginia Barbara Waddell Bob Wagner Rhonda Walker Beverly Walton Carletha Walton Brent Wamble Mary Warren CLASS OF 1982 Robin Watkins Clyde Watts Keith Welch Kevin Welch Richard Welch Kristi Wheaton Bob Whisenant Carmen White James Whited Keenan Wilburn Wanda Williams Dana Wilson Shelly Wilson Camille Winborn Dana Worthy Lynnann Zoeckler 95 SUPERVISION-ADMINISTRATION-FACULTY-STAFF 96 This year the Gary schools were headed up by The Board of School Trustees: Maurice Preston, Clarence Currie, John Howard, Ruth Taylor, and William McCallister. The office of the superintendent was held by Gordon McAndrew. Wirt's administration was led by our principal, Richard Barack. Assisting him were Richard Oppman and Oran McCune, with Paul Freeland serving as dean. Gloria Griffin and Don Rogers served as deans in Mr. Barack's absence. Last year, our staff and faculty pictures were not returned by the printer, and with only a few of the staff showing up for Picture Day, the. faculty page is much smaller than usual. Top: Richard Barack, Principal; Paul Freeland, Dean. Bottom: Oran McCune and Richard Oppman, Assistant Principals. Pictured Above: R. Oppman, R. Barack, and 0. McCune. Pictured Below: Richard Oppman, Richard Barack, Gordon McAndrew, Harron Battle, and Nicholas McDonald. M. ADAMS H. ALDRIDGE B BALOG S. COZZA D. DEMMON R. fairhurst G. FORD P FREELAND M GOINES G. GRIFFIN O. HAYES F HAYES A. HOBSON M KELLY D keppen R Macdonald r mangos a martinmaki 0 Martinson 5 mateo mccune J MCDONALD meneakis ' MINELLI OPPMan PORTILLO Rogers scelsi ; StJ art svren TOMa TrOXEL r“RNER vas JS5? 97 iportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssport ;sportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportsspor ssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportsspo tssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssp rtssportssportssportssportsspgrtssportssportssportss pon portsspoKt port port pon poribspori pori ssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportsspoi tssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportsspc rtssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssp ortssportssportssportssportssportssportssportssportss Steve Dunn Mark Lajein Tony Edwards Coach Hayes Ed Waddell Dan Davis Scott Hartley Derek Coleman Carlton Taylor FOOTBALL Dave Keller Bob Abeyta Coach Toma Andre Holloway Paul Jones Adam Burroughs • • 100 Tony Sandoval 3 CO TJ UJ % % CL E z -C u s u 'C UJ ■O 4) c a. £ u « c E i o cr 3 O O Tom Kaminski Coach Vecanski Rick Rodino Philip Rogers Bob Werhowatz Lake Station OPPONENT 0 WIRT 14 River Forest 6 6 Roosevelt 12 8 Horace Mann 8 44 Lew Wallace 20 26 Emerson 0 2 West Side 8 2 Hammond Tech OPPONENT 6 WIRT 0 West Side 12 8 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL J ' VARSITY SCORES Hammond Gavit Jim Town Roosevelt River Forest Emerson Horace Mann Andrean Lew Wallace FRESHMAN SCORES w.wwMi'W- ISStiOi 5: Stt 55fi % «.« ■••■ «■ —•■ ■ « • • «■ ' • ■ Fields. Front Row; Coach Carlile This year's Freshman Football team was lead to a good season of only 2 losses by their new coach, Coach Carlile. Credit should also be given to the assistant coach, George Reveter, also his first year at WIRT. The team's accomplishments include a Second in city due to the excellent turnout throughout the season. Charles Stallings also deserves recognition for his 44 points he made in the season. We are expecting an excellent season again next year. 103 VOLLEYBALL 1978 The reserve girls' volleyball team had a good year. They played many exciting games and ended with a record of 11 and 5. Next year looks very promising, even though they will be losing seniors Carol Barnes, Donna Coleman and Carmen Collins. We congratulate the Reserve Team for a season well played. RESERVE TEAM BACK ROW, Left to Right: Cassandra Burrell, Nancy Fernandez, Donna Coleman, Carmen Collins, Tracy Fowlkes, Jacqueline Rice. FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Carol Barnes, Crystal Taliefero, Sharon Wiggins, J. Carole Ledbetter, Renee Eldred. 104 CAPTAINS MARCI IATAROLA (left) JACKIE KURLEY (right) The 1978 girl's volleyball team has reason to be proud. With the much needed experience behind both the players and the coach, Wirt proved to be devastating. Led by captains Jackie Kurley and Marci Iatarola, Wirt captured the Northwest Conference crown. The other members of the team included seniors Robin Andreachi and Susan Farkas; and underclassmen Bridgette Dickson, Beth Easley, Mary Gundy, Sherlyn Hill, Robin Kirk, JoAnne Ledbetter, Debbye Parker and Renee Werhowatz. The girls had a season record of 15 and 5. They also finished second in the Sectionals losing to Merrillville in overtime. Renee Werhowatz Beth Easley Robin Andreachi 105 TENNIS 78 The Wirt Tennis Team had a great year. Under the direction of Coach Hayes, the team collected many championship titles. They became NWC Champs by defeating all the Gary Schools. They won the NWC Tourney by, again, beating all the Gary Schools. The team also became the Sectional Champs, but lost the Regionals to Portage. During the season the team posted a 15-2 record. We commend the team for having such an outstanding year! Not pictured: Brad Dunn, Greg Nichols. Coach Hayes gives the team a pep talk. 106 JOHN YAU ERVIN PULLIAM MERRITT DILTS SAM YAU and JOHN BOYDEN TENNIS '78 WIRT 5 SEASONAL SCORES RIVER FOREST WIRT 5 E.C. WASHINGTON WIRT 0 LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON WIRT 5 GRIFFITH WIRT 5 EMERSON WIRT 5 HORACE MANN WIRT 5 LAKE STATION WIRT 5 WEST SIDE WIRT 5 ROOSEVELT WIRT 5 LEW WALLACE WIRT 3 ANDREAN WIRT 2 HIGHLAND WIRT 3 HOBART WIRT 5 WHEELER 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 JOHN BOYDEN BILL LARSEN LANCE DEAL 107 The Soccer Team of 1978: (top to bottom, left to right)John Zajac, Steve Dunn, Tom Olesh, Brad Dunn, Lyle Monson, Kirk Cieszkiewicz, Mark Thanos, Greg Gondell, David Hartford, Jim Pickford, Coach Toma; Randy Lovejoy, Sam Yau, Mike Scheerer, Tom Cavallaris, David Ochoa, Dean Blatsioris, John Boyden; Glenn Haines, John Yau, Tony Marakas, Jay Ferguson, Craig Lindstrom, Byron Wade. SOCCER 1978 108 The 1978 Cross Country Team: (top to bottom, left to right) Dale Barwig, Wayne Carlile, Mike Tyler, Craig Colquitt; Tom Cavallaris, Brian McMullen, Richard Fuller, Alfred Hammonds, Paul Metzger. CROSS COUNTRY The Coach: Dennis Martinson BASEBALL Sorry, but no baseball pictures were taken for the 1977-1978 season. The teams record was 6 and 5, and they lost their Sectional game with the close score of 3-4. Team members include: Dean Allen, Jeff Chambers, William Cannon, Bobby Gillespie, Darren Jones, Beaver Koval, Rick Pajor, Denny Slawn, Mark Thanos, Chris Peterson, Steve Rouse, Jeff Webb, Tim Wilson, and Kevin Watson. Again our apologies for no pictures, we will have better coverage next year. 109 BASKETBALL Jim McDonald (Coach) 111 RESERVE TEAM Top row: Kevin Allen, Darnell Carroll, Craig Colquitt, Lesjhon Hood, Craig Karagory. Bottom row: Paul Metzger, Don Pettitt, Todd Robbins, Michael Rouse, Reggie Williams. FRESHMAN SCORES WIRT OPP. LEW WALLACE 33 43 HORACE MANN 27 64 WEST SIDE 32 41 HAMMOND CLARK 55 58 HAMMOND TECH 46 49 ROOSEVELT 34 58 ANDREAN 27 47 RIVER FOREST 41 39 ROOSEVELT 24 67 EMERSON 43 35 YEA RAY! Recognition certainly goes out to Raynard Malaine who has done an outstanding job as a member of the 1978-79 basketball team. Raynard's accomplishments include the holding of William A. Wirt's all time high in scoring since 1939, with the record of 49 points in one game. Raynard also holds the city record in high scoring for this year. His most outstanding accomplishment, however, is his honorable membership to McDonalds' All-American, which was awarded to him. We're proud of you Raynard! I fc FRESHMAN TEAM Front row: Adam Hale, Willie Perry, Brent Wamble. Middle row: Marvin Gilliam, Zoran Talley, James Hayes, Charles Smith, Keenan Wilburn. Top row. Lawrence Davis, Kelvin Starks, Kenneth James, Leonard Harris, Calvin Soward, James Farris, Charles Gross, Coach Carlisle. The freshman and reserve teams this year were very promising. The freshman team had a record of 2 wins and 8 losses, but next year they will be more experienced and much better. The reserve team did exceptionally well this year with a record of 15 wins and 5 losses. We all will expect a lot from these teams next year, and I'm sure that we will not be disappointed in them. 112 1979 NORTHWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPS Malaine's 49 points broke the 1969 record of 46 points held by Randy Arnold. VARSITY SCORES WIRT OPPONENT LAKE STATION 80 53 HAMMOND CLARK 65 44 LEW WALLACE 64 63 WHITING 69 47 HIGHLAND 49 51 LAKE CENTRAL 45 54 HAMMOND TECH 71 54 ANDREAN 56 47 HORACE MANN (Holiday Tournament) 77 76 EMERSON (Holiday Tournament) 61 65 HAMMOND GAVIT 61 50 WEST SIDE 80 60 MISHAWAKA MARIAN 45 41 ROOSEVELT 65 76 RIVER FOREST 63 64 EMERSON 54 52 CULVER MILITARY 54 53 HORACE MANN (3 OT) 81 77 MICHIGAN CITY MARQUETTE 66 62 CALUMET 52 42 LEW WALLACE (Sectionals) 69 52 Coach McDonald Coach Carlisle and Coach Reveter The troopers of Wirt have had a terrific season this year. With a 4-1 conference record and a 15-5 overall record, the troopers for the first time in Wirt's history have become the Northwest Conference Champs. Outstanding performances were made by Micheal Collins, Leroy Jones, Anthony Spencer, and Scott Hartley. Congratulations team, we're proud of you! 113 WIRT q: I—H O VARSITY: Front, LEFT TO RIGHT; Jackie Spencer, Carmen Collins, Robin Kirk, Sharon Wiggins, Crystal Taliefero, Dodie Salas. Back, LEFT TO RIGHT; Debbye Parker, Marci Iatarola, Donna Coleman, Deidre Roby, Kris Wheaton, Sandy Burrell, Kim Sykes. 114 RESERVE: Front, LEFT TO RIGHT; Antoinette Criddell, Sherlyn Hill, Tonia Smith, J. Carole Ledbetter, Lisa Wiggins, JoAnne Ledbetter. Back, LEFT TO RIGHT; Sandra Jenkins, Nancy Blaszczak, Tracy Sharp, Stephanie Ward, Nina King, Renee Eldred, Felicia Farris. The varsity girl's basketball team had an outstanding season. Under the strict coaching of Rodney Fisher and Gerald Grady the girls accomplished a 12-5 record. The team came in second in conference and second in sectionals under Roosevelt. Next year the team will miss the services of seniors Carmen Collins, Donna Coleman and Marci Iatarola. The reserves will help the varsity next year as always. Both teams are hopeful in having the great season they had this year! 115 L-R Top to Bottom: Coach Alice Pickford, R. Kritlow, R. Taylor, T. Eichhorn, J. Pickford, J. Stern, T. Brough, L. Eichhorn, G. Gagliardi, Coach Bo Wozniak; A. Mathias, M. Hennage, M. Mathias, B. McMullen, K. Grata, H. Hamilton, M. Pickford, M. Roman; M Scheerer, G. Taub, R. Kritlow, A. Knightly, L. Galler, S. Roser, D. Gagliardi, P. Stern. DIVERS: M. Scheerer, G. Taub, D. Gagliardi, G Gagliardi Assistant Coach, Bo Wozniak This year's swim team compiled a 7-7 record which captured 2nd place in the Northwest Conference Championship Meet. Outstanding performances were turned in by Jim Pickford (Junior), who set a new city records in the 100 yd. Free-style (:50.3) and the 100 yd. Backstroke (:57.5). He also qualified for State with an All-American time of (:21.7) in the 50 yd. Freestyle. Senior Jeff Smith set a new Wirt Pool record in the 100 yd. Breaststroke (1:08.4). Other Troopers who helped the team to its best Won-Lost record in recent years are: Mike Hennage, Alton Pearce, Mary Ann Pickford, Tim Eichhorn, and Brian McMullen. 117 Wrestling Scores River Forest Horace Mann Lake Central Roosevelt Lake Station Merrillville Tourney West Side Griffith Lew Wallace Chesterton Emerson Penn Plymouth Munster Hobart Tourney City Tourney 41- 29 30-48 48-18 47- 24 48- 21 5th 47-21 51-19 35-28 57-10 27-38 65-12 42- 19 60-15 10th 4th Mark Lajcin Bob Estrada Bob Campbell Meredith Sidney Jerry Pineda Rob Johansen, Asst. Coach Luck just didn't seem to be with the Troopers this season when it came to wrestling. A tough schedule didn't help matters much, especially since there was only one returning Senior. To add to Coach Roger's misery, the team was handicapped when three wrestlers, Greg Fodor, Dave Keller, and Paul Jones, were injured before the season even started. If that wasn't enough, wrestler Jim Johansen moved to Florida over the Christmas Vacation. Jim had a 14-1-1 record. (By the way, Jim made it to the Florida State Finals.) There was a bright side to the season though. Junior Mark Lajcin wrestled his way to claim the title of Northwest Conference Champ at 145 pounds. Sam Wachnin and Mark made it to the IHSAA Regionals.... OH, WELL, BETTER LUCK NEXT SEASON, GUYS. 119 Wirt boys' track team won two major track championships, the Hobart Little Five, and the Lowell Relays. We also won six and lost six dual meets. The 880 yard relay team is composed of Andre Hollowy, Joe Jones, James Marris, and Jerry Lynch. Jerry Lynch came within V2 second of setting a new school record. Other top performers were Charles Taliefero and Tony Edwards in sprints, Pat Luckett in the distances, and Derek Coleman in the long jump. Overall, we had a very successful year in track. BACK ROW (left to right): Kevin Bellephant, Tom Kaminski, Alfred Hammonds, Greg Gondell, Eric Deschamps, Dan Barwig, Wayne Carlile, Wade Watkins, Steve Currie, Carlton Taylor, Charles Taliefero, Eric Johnson, Pat Luckett, Tim Cremer, Adam Burroughs. MIDDLE ROW: Alton Shields, Joe Jones, Tony Edwards, Craig Colquitt, Andre Holloway, Derek Coleman. FRONT ROW: Bob Abeyta, Jerry Lynch, Mike Rouse, James Harris, Paul Jones, Todd Robins. John Boyden, Steve Dunn. GIRL'S AND BOY'S TRACK . '(.Vi WJlfet, mW-t a • '! « 1- 1 iZlr r etu., This year's Girl's track team worked very hard to succeed. Coach Fisher's work-outs were tiring at first, but it kept them in shape. Each girl tried their best to bring pride to the Wirt Girl's track team. 121 POM PON CALLS Raynard Malaine 49 Pts. Wirt-81-Mann-77 February 16, 1979 New School Scoring Record Marla Spearman and Shelly Robinson Rosalind Hayes, Mary Ann Torian, Angela Millet, Paula Barnes. 122 AS RECORDS FALL Pom Pon Captain Kim Phillips Angela Millet, (Kneeling), Stephanie Pulliam, Noralla Barge, and Ivy Dench. Reserve team awaiting a rebound. And the band played on . . . 123 ■gam !9 3m v:';: W PPigfe; ■i.. - %- V ', ;v ', V. ‘ 1 1 Hggg Hfe gEK ? tu -ti % :. w WWt . IUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIUDSCIU isclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubs ubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubscluk clubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubsclubscl icnnncnnnrnnncnnncnnncnnncnnncnnncnnncnni HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION Vice President Jackie Kurley (V „ i_ Q_ SZ S) to O C O u u _c O TJ O HJ 3 QJ ■ -' -1 .h v _ 0 O a; fO  a cl . E _ T3 U o X o a rJ - c a tj a £ -c -o O 3 CO -q to fl! a ° o o c -4- S d2 E 2 £ £ J3 u CO (TJ Pictured left to right, top to bottom . . . John Kucek, Robin Andreachi, Lorelle Brown, Pam Burrell, Jennifer Hoock, Richard Erwin, Tracy Brough, Carol Barnes, Susan Farkas, Jerri Groebner, Holly Hamilton. Secretary Susan Farkas Pictured left to right, top to bottom . . . Mike Tyler, Angela Mathias, Karen Spurlock, Lyle Monson, Walter Olgy, Jackie Kurley, Carlton Long, Monica Lewis, Julie Stern, Charles Taliefero, Ilona Lipinski, Lourdes Ortiz, Monica Tovar, Ann Ramos, David Tropp. 126 Mr. Barack congratulating the inductees. a a o q. a r o. o o. ■D £ 1 S E c , o c a. 1 1 E  T3 a u (0 — a m  - u O TJ O 00 x. - - S o -O nj v _ a o % a aj c 5 ° o x. = u ■O .E 0s ■0 E 2 a u ° 5 x_ ,E o u ♦- o -O x. c o c c H3 O Q. X Susan Farkas Pam Burrell This year, girl's and boy's state was held at ISU in Terre Haute. The delegates to boy's state were David Tropp and Danny Friel and to girl's state, Susan Farkas and Pam Burrell. This was a great chance for these students to learn about and participate in state and local government. All participants at both boy's and girl's state were expected to run for an office, and the students from Wirt ran for offices and won. David Tropp held the position of county councilman, and delegate to the state convention. Danny Friel was elected precinct committeeman. As a committeeman Danny was also delegate to the state convention. He had David were among those electing the candidates who would run for their party as state officials in the state election. These were very respected positions. Ironically, Susan and Pam were elected to the very same offices but in different political parties. They first were elected precinct committeemen and later elected state senators. This was a position of high honor, and as senators they even passed and defeated bills. Congratulations for a job well done. GIRL'S AND BOY'S STATE 127 David Tropp Danny Friel STUDENT GOVERNMENT This year's Student Council officers were: President-Stephen Currie (middle). Vice President-Karen Grata (middle back), Secretary-Pam Burrell (right), Treasurer-Alan Currie (left). Opposite Page: Seniors this year in Student Government include Robin Andreachi and Ann Ramos (upper left). Juniors include Janet Strang and Becky Sadowsky (upper right). Sophomores include, TOP ROW— LEFT TO RIGHT, Carole Charleston, Lisa Wiggins: BACK ROW, Nancy Petro, Bridgett Dickson (middle left). Freshmen include, LEFT TO RIGHT, Stephanie Pulliam, Lynan Kambesis, Gina Carter (bottom left). Sponsor Mr. Vas conferences with President Stephen Currie (bottom right). 128 VARSITY Left to Right: Ann Ramos, Mary Ann Pickford, Judy McCoy, and Toni Carter Standing: Debbie Wilburn and Glenda Plump. CHEERLEADERS RESERVE First Row: Kim Phillips and Cyd Kirksey. Second Row: Diane Espinoza and Diane Fernandez. Third Row: Michaline Bryniarski Sponsor: Mrs. Shanahan Toni and Judy 130 ON TO VICTORY ON TO VICTORY. LET YOUR VOICES RING. CARRY HIGH OUR CRIMSON BANNER. COME ON FELLOWS SING. YOU RAH RAH! WE ADORE YOU. WE ARE FOR YOU WILLIAM A. WIRT SCHOOL. WE ARE LOYAL. FIGHTING FOR YOU. ON TO VICTORY. YEA WIRT HIGH! 131 134 Reserve Officers Training Corps Mike Tyler Viola Windom Ralph Wilson Nick Jimenez 135 Jackie White Lance Deal CLUBS cont ... Counselor Mr. Vasand Secretary, Paula Angotti The Guidance Club is a service to the school. It supported College Night, Freshman Orientation, and Open House. Pictured in upper right are: FRONT ROW: Debbie Wilkens, April Rainey, and Tim Rice. MIDDLE ROW: Paula Angotti, Dorothy Anthony, Char Disser, Lynn Blankenship, Chuck Ramos, Mrs. M. Turner, and Karen Spurlock. BACK ROW: Lucy Cauchon, Sandra Clayton, Shelley Robinson, Kathy Olesh, Tom Olesh, and Dale Barwig. Sponsor: Mrs. Turner, President: Karen Spurlock, Vice President: Laura Dye, Secretary: Paula Angotti. 136 Mil Cook The newest Club this year is the Super Trooper Club. Sponsored by Coach Troxel and Mrs. Griffin. The 1979 Cooking Club of 1979, sponsored by Ms. Aldridge The Environmental Science Club of 1979. Pictured above are two of the members, Frank Campbell, and Jim Olig. losingciosingciosmgciosmyciosmyciobinyciusmyuusmy :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosinc m m iQ :iosingciosingciosingciosmgciosingciosingciosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosini :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin :losingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosingclosin FRESHMEN BUZZARD OF '79 Rennae Eldred (9) Shelly Keysor (10) SOPHOMORES Cindy Dolasky Gerald Pineda Gabriel Tinoco Carmen Tovar Some of the delays that caused us to miss deadlines were six and one half lost school days due to the Blizzard of '79 and late delivery of the retake pictures. We apologize to one and all for any inconvenience. 140 ASSEMBLIES Tina Karpinski Angel Mangual Mark Manos Lisa Salerno Debbie Vernon Cheryl Webb Ms. Brilmyer SGM Grdinich Mr. Jones Mrs. Thompson JUNIORS FACULTY YEARBOOK STAFF SANDSCRIPT '79 LUCY CAUCHON CAROL BARNES PAM BURRELL, ANGELA MATHIAS HOLLY HAMILTON 142 143 SUSAN FARKAS JACKIE KURLEY . . . And thats the way we were. The Sandscript Staff is hopeful that the contents of the preceding pages will provide each and everyone with pleasant and cherished memories of the 1978-79 school year. We sincerely hope that the Senior Class in particular will accept these photo memories as a tender farewell to this happy days at Wirt. The staff has devoted long hours and much effort to achieve these objectives. I'd like to express my thanks on behalf of myself and the staff to Mr. Meneakis, who gave us the encouragement and guidance to make this yearbook possible, and to the many of those who so generously contributed their time and talents. We do feel, however, that Tracy Brough is deserving of a special thanks for her outstanding Chicago photo on the inside cover; also, to Mr. Hayes for helping us make the candy sale a success. Most of all, to the staff who deserves all the credit for their patience, cooperation, and creativity. Good Luck to Lucy Cauchon who will be taking my place next year as Editor. I wish you success in whatever you endeavor. Good Luck to everyone. I hope you enjoy this book. What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower We will grieve not rather find Strength in what remains behind.'' William Wordsworth 144 Mary Dault Editor, '79 %