New Prairie High School - Prairie Life Yearbook (New Carlisle, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1975 volume:

PRAIRIE LIFE NEW PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL NEW CARLISLE, IN 46552 VOL. VII 1975The end of summer; the begin- ning of school. For freshmen the first day is confusing and sometimes frustrating. To sophomores and juniors it's just routine—they've been through it before. Seniors, knowing this will be their last year, resolve to make this year a very special one. 3Students readjust to school life. The beginning of a new school year means new classes, new teachers, and new friends. With so much having changed around us, we too, have changed. 56Clubs provide opportunities for learning. Belonging—being one of the gang—is very important, especially in high school. Clubs and organizations give students a sense of purpose, worth, and useful- ness. 78Spirit unites student body. A new Couger Pride has emerged this year. We are proud of our school.. .our students.. .our teachers.. .our athletes., our team. Traditionally, freshmen have been the most spirited class. But this year the sophomores and the juniors have retain- ed their underclass exuberance. The dwindling number of seniors find themselves in an elite minority and con- tinue to be just as proud and spirited as ever.LEARNING Learning is not just the acquiring of knowledge. It is also the ability to apply that knowledge successfully. An instructor can enlighten the minds of his students; however, an outstanding teacher shows his students how to use what he is learning, so that it becomes practical. A teacher is not just a machine reeling in- formation to be learned by rote. A teacher is inventive in exploring the skills of his sub- ject and their practical applications to life. 11k Besides teaching German, Law- rence Strick coaches freshman football and basketball, and spon- sors the German Club. His last summer at college was spent at the University of Vienna, where he studied German. Dimitri Louis Gloss is the French teacher and sponsor of French Club. Mr. Gloss enjoys teaching and likes N.P.H.S. students, but thinks they are getting worse! Gerardo Gonzalez, "Speedy", is the sponsor of the Chess Club and he won the 1974 N.P.H.S. teach- ers' chess tournament. The fun- niest thing that happened to him was he caught his necktie in a tape recorder. Jim MacDonald is in his first year of teaching at N.P.H.S. He is the sponsor of the Spanish Club and he helps with the freshman football team. Mr. MacDonald is originally from New York City. He went to Notre Dame Univer- sity and now lives in South Bend. 12 Avon calling?La cosa mas dificil en aprender el Espanol es Der schwerste teil des Deutsch lernen ist .. . La chose la plus difficile a appreudre eu Fran cais est . . . Foreign language students learn much more than fundamentals of Spanish, French, or German . They learn about the culture and customs of the European countries. Listen ing to taped conversations, watching movies, and reciting in class make learning fun and en- joyable. The climax of the year for a foreign language student is a trip to his country. Some students sleep. A smile is the same in any language.Good grammar is the key to SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATIONS Many of the world's problems today are caused by break downs in communication. If any of these problems are to be solved, good commu- nication is needed to get one's ideas across to others. The basis of good communication is needed to constructa language. Proper grammar is the key to good usage of a language. Once good grammar is learned, one can begin to use language to commu- nicate. Mrs. Mary Brummitt has been teaching for twenty-three years. She went to Indiana University at Bloomington, where she received her B.A. Degree. Her hobbies are knitting, playing the organ, and reading. Mrs. Chris Bromley is coach for the girls' volleyball, basketball, and track teams. She is presently working on her M.A. Degree. In her spare time, she likes to ride motorcycles. Mrs. Barbara Deer has been teaching English for ten years. She likes teaching young people, especially sophomores. She remembers that one time when she returned to her class, the students had all disappeared! The job of the language department is to communicate with students, to give them the tools of good grammar and usage of language It is our job to take these tools and use them to communicate, to share thoughts, and ideas with others, as a step to making this world a better place. Someone is camera shy! 14Even English teachers need nourishment. William B. Haselton is the school's lighting equipment re- pairman. Teaching English and drama, and sponsoring the Drama Club keep him busy. Frank Rokosz enjoys reading, traveling, numismatics, hunting, and fishing. He once skipped a half day of high school to go fishing. When he returned to school, he was asked by the school disciplinarian, "Well, how many fish did you catch?" David Matthews has both his B.A. and M.A. Degree. He has a good sense of humor and enjoys being around young people willing to leam. He thinks that American education in general does not make most young people. 15 Kim Loucks removing make-up after being a perfect clown.P.E. encourages sportsmanship and cooperation Miss Sue Keenan teaches girls' P.E. and sponsors the junior class, girls' volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Her favorite sports include volleyball, basketball, and biking. Gym classes are enjoyable but they are not all fun and games. Physical education stu- dents participate in almost every aspect of athletics from wrestling to self-defense tech- niques. Students not only learn the fun- damentals of the game, they Jearn how to cooperate and compete in a sportsmanlike manner. Chris Bums returns the ball. Floyd Trosper, boys' P.E. teacher and head football coach, thinks N.P.H.S. students are energetic and full of spirit. His most em- barassing moment happened when he misspelled "New Prairie" on the team ball presented to former coach, Mr. Mirer. What's that after-shave you're wearing? 16Fine arts encourage self-expression through the development of talents. This years art students could choose the area of art that interested them most. Drawing, painting, ceramics, and basic art for freshman were offered. Band and choir classes spent much time preparing for performances. Enthusiastic band members reorganized dance band this year. Mrs. Barbara Zivich is a graduate of Herron Art School. She is en- thusiastic, creative, and intensely involved in life as she is the spon- sor for the Pep Club, cheerleaders, and the art club. Donna McGawn blows her horn. Mrs. Margaret Dickie, Mrs. "D" around the choir room, remember the day Linda Hardiman almost hung herself on the curtain ropes during a rehearsal. Mr. George Steele, band director, has had 18 years of teaching ex- perience. His hobbies are ice fishing, and golfing. One of the trips to Cedar Point Mr. Steele was acidently pushed in the pool, but he got the band back by making them march in the rain. Cindy Yeater and Brenda Fritzen work at perfecting their artistic abilities. 17Science explores the unknown. Mr. Keith Kauffman has been teaching biology for four years. One day he was getting ready to show a film in class and pulled the screen down. When he got back to the projector and looked back at the screen. Miss Decem- ber was hanging there! Mr. James Woolsey, earth science teacher, has been teaching for 24 years. As his position might indicate, his hobbies are rock collecting and gardening. One thing that really bothers him is tardiness. Bob Kleine observes chickens still growing in eggs. Jeff Reinhold and Marc Pfeiffer exercise mice used in ex- Students take notes while Mr. Kauffman lectures, periments. 18Jack Calhoun has been teaching biology for 22 years. He attended both Purdue and Indiana Uni- versity to earn his teaching degrees. Mr. Calhoun's in- terests include hunting and fishing. Michael Kamal has taught chem- istry here for 2 years. As an ex- periment in class, he tried to make a smoke bomb. The ex- periment was so successful that they had to move to another room for the rest of the hour! Kent Bozenski and Mike McQueeney are lab partners for chemistry experiments. Below: Cindy Peterson and Doug Fecher examine models of atoms. Many different forms of science are offered to the students of New Prairie High School. Choices are available to suit every stu- dent's desire for knowledge in the scien- tific world. General science is available to those students who are interested in a uni- versal study of science. For the students who wish to learn about the substances of the earth and its surrounding environments, earth science and advanced earth science are provided. All living things are studied in biology. Chemistry is the study of the elements that make up all matter. 19You can always count on a math teacher Mr. Robert Schwenk has been teaching for 15 years. He at- tended Purdue University and Ball State. His hobby is coin collecting. Mrs. Ruth Crouch has been teaching for 35 years. She attended Oberlin College, Indiana University and Pur- due. She thinks our students are really great but, she doesn't like students who talk in class and fail to get their work done. Her hob- bies are crafts and reading. 20Highly competent educators staff the math department, assuring each student an ex- cellent headstart toward a mathmatical fu- ture. Courses offered range from fundamental math to pre calculus for the interest of the student. As in previous years, the math students participated in regional and state contests and received numerous awards. Mr. Dave Washburn is in his first year of teaching math in our school system. He is our swimming coach and also likes sailing and amateur radio. Miss Ruth Lempke has been teaching in our school sys- tem for five years. In her opinion, our students are great as people, but lazy as students. Her hobbies are ceramics and reading best sellers. Mr. Michael Powers is in his sixth year of teaching. When asked his opinion of our stu- dents his reply "a fine group of students." Mr. Powers' interests are: photography, and playing the guitar. 21Industrial arts prepares today's youth for tomorrow’s working world. Charlie Evans and Allen Blad are laying out their new homes Mr. Bill Friend, Graphic Arts instructor, is a grad- uate of Indiana State Uni- versity. After his three years of teaching, Mr. Friend concludes, "New Prairie has a fine bunch of students." The funniest personal exper- ience in Mr. Don Kane's 20 year teaching career was when he was giving a pep talk to his team and he kicked an empty box for emphasis. The box stuck to his foot, and required assis- tance in removal. Hey Bruce, where are your goggles? Bill Kelm is seeing what makes the world go round 22Mr. Jerry McClanahan, is the Industrial Arts 9 and Wood's 11 teacher. This is Mr. McClanahan's first year of teaching, and the stu- dents say, "He Is better than the average teacher." Mr. Harry Tolmen sponsors the Lettermen's Club and coaches the varsity base- ball team. He enjoys fish- ing, wood working, bowl- ing, and canoeing. He has been nicknamed "The Bear" by his students. The Industrial Arts Department teaches skills which can be used in later life. Courses in- clude Wood and Metal working, Graphics and Mechanical Drawing. The students learn by doing wood working designs, and build sets for the musical and drama productions. The Graphics class prints the "Cougar Reporter" as well as programs for school functions. The Metals class does welding, and Lathe work. And the Drawing class learns how to become draftsmen which will enable them to read spec- ifications and to design and draw cars and machinery. 23The world of work requires competency. Business skills make life easier in today's society. Sooner or later everyone will utilize the skills and knowledges that can be ob- tained in the business curriculum. Whether doing a research paper, filing a tax return, or financing an automobile, a business back- ground is invaluable. The curriculum provides opportunities for those who wish to enter the job market im- mediately after graduation and enables others to postpone their job entry until after college or even after marriage. Mrs. Wynella Hughes just com- pleted her twentieth year of teaching. She graduated from Georgia Southern and is work- ing toward her Master's at IUSB. She is sponsor of Na- tional Honor Society. Mr. Ken Gradeless has been teaching for three years after completing his schooling at Ball State, Bethel and Gos- hen College. He likes sports and is a wrestling coach. 24 Good Grooming aids future office employees to put their best foot forward.Typing comes in handy for either college or career preparation. Lisa Jackson develops shorthand skill with many hours of practice and more practice. Mr. Max Haag teaches a vari- ety of business subjects in- cluding the Intensive Office Lab, and is the annual advisor and a photographer. Mr. Haag graduated from Valparaiso University and Ball State. A former student was asked by her employer to make an en- velope—she proceeded to get paper, glue and the scissors to construct it Mr. Tom Moffitt, a graduate of New Carlisle High School, has been at New Prairie for 5 years. He teaches type- writing and business math. Mr. Moffitt graduated from Man- chester College and is work- ing toward an M.A. at IUSB. Mr. Moffitt is assistant base- ball and football coach. He has recently begun playing the guitar. Mr. Ed Hamilton is one of the friendliest teachers and teaches general business. He completed his Masters from Indiana University. Mr Hamilton enjoys bike riding, golf, tennis and read- ing. He also enjoys being in- volved in donkey basketball games—especially when the donkey doesn't like being in- volved. 25Studying Mrs. Kelso reads a few pages of notes while the class Don doesn't seem to happy about making up a test, studies and sleeps. Mr. Ron Col borne collects antiques, especially beer trays. He graduated from Valparaiso University and Ball State. He also likes hunting and fishing. Mr. Blaine Gamble likes the competitive attitude of students in inter-scho- lastic events. He is com- pleting 25 years of teach- ing after graduating from Notre Dame. Mr. Ronald D. Higgins at- tended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He enjoys reading. t Mr. George Olson attend- ed Manchester College and Ball State University. He enjoys sports, and read- ing factual material. 26Past present and future Social studies emphasize the changing times and the need to learn from past mistakes. Economics teaches fundamentals of saving, borrowing, and budgeting money. Psychology and sociology help students understand them- selves and others. Students discussed everything from sex and morality to magic and the influence of superstitions and mythology in our society. "Do I have enough ink for notes?" 27 Another day, another lecture!Home Ec. anticipates common situations Your mother probably learned to run a household by trial and error. That was okay for Mom, but the homemaker of today can use training. Home Economics classes offer training in everything from sewing clothes to making ice cream and caring for children. Mrs. Margaret Ekstrom teaches sewing and home management. She has been teaching for 26 years, six at New Prairie. Mrs. Ekstrom has thousands of hobbies, among them being sewing, reading, cooking, hiking, traveling, and her husband. Her funniest moment was when she was at the Congressional building and she went to look over the rail and the seat went up and she sat on the floor and everyone laughed. Miss Ann Swingle teaches in the home ec. department. She attended Indiana State University. This is her first year of teaching. Swear- ing, complaining, and bitterness head her list of pet peeves. Her hobbies are bicycling, camping, sewing, and baking. "Oh! Oh! I just broke another needle!" "Hey good looking! Watcha been cooking?" 28"Wow! I finally finished cutting out this dress!" Mrs. Patricia Lynch enjoys antiques and owns a candle and antique shop in New Carlisle. She likes days when something is learned by her students, and hates days when nothing is accomplished. Mr. Richard Witkowski attended OePaul University of Chicago and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education. His opinion of NP students is that they are fun to work with and very well behaved. Did you know that one out of every three people in the U.S. is overweight? This is only one of many health problems that the people in this country face today. Health class attempts to make the student aware of these health problems so as to help him take better care of himself. The stu- dent learns what his mind and body need to stay healthy. Basic first aid and actions to take in cases of emergency are also learn- ed by the students. Mr. Klema thinks about an answer to a question that was asked. Learn physical, mental and social fitnessAdministration and StaffClockwise From Top: Mr. Amzie Miller, Principal; School Board Members—Mr. James Countryman, Mr. Gerald Tarnow, Mr. James Simmermeyer, Mr. Harold Sellers, Mr. Phillip Wolfe; Mr. Robert Noel, Assistant Principal. I 31Always ready to help Sharon Moffitt and June Sen iff. Rosemary Matisits, Gladys McCleland, Donna Hoffer, Pat Kelley, Peg Haverstock, Janice Swartz, Phyllis Kratz, Alice Fisher, Margaret DeNeve. 32Ping-pong's popularity grew with students tied up for weeks in singles and doubles tournaments. When asked what his favorite time of the day is, chances are any student will reply "Lunch!" This feeling is evidenced by the many students seen running down the hallway to the lunch lines. Stu- dents dine with friends at the spacious tables available in the cafeteria, but finding a chair . . that's another story! Eating isn't the only thing students do on their lunch hour. Many skip lunch to engage in a lively game of ping-pong or make a trip to the library or just sit on the benches and talk to friends. 35 Our chaotic, cheerful, comfortable, clean, and crowded cafeteria.PARTICIPATION Participation in something that students enjoy indicate an above average student. Partici- pation in clubs and activities of the school, including athletics, encourage students to accept responsibilities of leadership, develop cooperative attitudes, and contribute a por- tion of themselves to the school-its custom, its heritage, and its tradition.The sky is the limit Andy John Converses with Mr. Eugene Love, I.U.S.B. representative. First Row L to R: Dave Miller, Bruce Cox, Bob Garoutte, Duwane Uminski 2nd Row: Bib Simon, Mike Blaze, Ted Habel, Dan Gilpin, Chris CamalickDr. Margaretha Woodward prepares her daily victuals. 39 "The sky is the limit" Proved to be an ap- propriate theme, as on Career Day we had speakers on occupations ranging from ac- counting to zoo keeping. The Girl's pro- vided student hosts. After the two sessions were finished, the speakers were served a luncheon by the bachelor living class. Bob Simon serves Career Day guests Jeff and Warren examine a snake brought by Mrs. Edna Morris'.Deutsche Verein To further German culture and understanding of German methods in all phases of life, is the philosophy of the German Club. The activities of the club are accomplished by members who work extra hard to plan, promote, and execute their plans. Activities of the year are: the Language De- partment Christmas party and the annual trip to Europe during Spring vacation. Officers: Donna McGawn, Vice-President; Pam Rehlander, Treasurer; Laurie Fraser, President; Mr. Lawrence Strick, Sponsor; Chris Sherbun, Secretary. First Row: Della Hill, Laurel Rendelman, Mary Adnson, Nancy Litza, Leslie Miliken, Melinda Smith, Shelly Colston, Sue Milken. Second Row: Mr. Strick, Mona Smith, Becky Brown, Rene Parkhouse, Laurie Fraser, Toni Cholasinski, Scott Williams, Debby Howard. Third Row: Joyce Schreiber, Donna McGawn, Chris Sherbun, Pam Brown, Bill Deutscher, Pam Rehlander, Mike McQueeny, Doug Swartz. Fourth Row: Jamie Antonucci, Beth Dawson, Phil Faulstich, Jim Heise, Kent Bozenski. 40Club Francais To further cultural and historical com- prehension of the French Civilization be- ing the goal of the French Club. The club sponsors such projects as a cake raffel, a donkey bb game, and new this year a slave auction where members of the club were sold to the highest bidder. The annual basket for the needy project held at Easter. Left to Right: Mr. Dimitri Gloss, Ann Lepley, Treasurer; Sheryl Shaw, Vice President; Tori Ice, Secretary; Kim Ice, President. 41 Left to Right: Donna Shaw, Deidre Hertzberg, Sam Bush, Dwayne Uminski, Sherry McQueen, Nina Filip, Stacy Van Schoiack, Chris Miller.With a new club sponsor, Mr. Mac- Donald, Spanish Club is having an outstanding year. Members made enough money from cake raffles and concessions to send eight students to Spain. The trip began somewhat shakily with cancellations in Chicago, lost luggage, and an unscheduled stay in New York. But under Mr. MacDon- ald's care, the group had an enjoyable, educational, and memorable vacation in Spain. Spanish Club sends eight to Spain. From Top: Sponsor, Mr. MacDonald; Secretary- Treasurer, Cindy Kuta; Vice President, David Fecher; President, Karen Klute. Front Row: Trudy Dittmar, Karen Renfro, Kathy King, Cheryl Shaw, Vicki Wharton, Theresa Jankow- ski, Robin Klute. Second Row: Dawn Krueger, Peg Kizer, Tina Galloway, Julie Zarembka, Cindy Blanchard, Andrea Wolstorf, Lori Hunt, Chris Bums. Third Row: Tim Wheatbrook, Mark Ingole, Sandy Vance, Cheryl Hastings, Joe Stayback, Dan Wrobleski, Ralph Bicknese. Fourth Row: Willard Hudson, Brian Sauers, Brett Stark, Mary Higgins, Judy Rice, George Oudhuis, Pat Heminger, Andy Grimm. 42Betty gets a new face. Future secretaries watch their diets. Officers: Jan Anderson, Parliamentarian; Mary E. Van Wanzeele, President; Jill Anderson, Reporter- Historian; Sue Allen, Treasurer; Belinda Sebasty, Vice President; Diane Saunders, Secretary This year 0 .E.A. toured AM General and Asso- ciates in South Bend. A cosmetologist demon- strated the use of cosmetics and a banker spoke to the girls about banking. O.E.A. helped spon- sor a Betty Crocker Coupon collection to pur- chase a bus for an Indian Mission in Arizona. All the members helped "pitch in" and bring food for the X-mas party which everyone enjoyed. Members: Lorrie Hendricks, Cheryl Truex, Lorra Lotter, Ellen Wood- ruff, Pat Albin, and Judy Calhoun 43Working after school on a sports banquet banner. Girls’ Service Club Have you ever marveled at the decorated win- dows during holiday time and wondered who took the time and the blent to do all that work? Decorating our school for holidays is just one of the many activities of the Girl's Service Club. Serving for athletic banquets, running coat checks for home basketball games, providing hostesses for career day and college night and sponsoring the annual talent show are also on the club's agenda. Not only do they provide service for the school, but also for the community as they prepare food baskets for needy families in the area at Christmas time. Some of the girls' highlights of the year are a Christmas dinner, mother- daughter banquet, and awarding of a scholarship to a senior mem- ber of the club. The Girl's Ser- vice Club is a valuable asset to our school. Seated: Service Projects Co-Chairmen, Sue McPherson and Joyce DeWit; Miss Lempke, sponsor; Karen DePoy, Money Making; Standing: Theresa Jankowski, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary E. VanWanzeele, Holiday Decorating Committee; Beth Woolsey, General Chairman; and Linda Duncan, Holiday Decorating Committee. 44The girls put a lot of time into this magnificent mural on the cafeteria windows. Front Row: Sandy Clark, Paula Lunch, Judy Crouch, Linda Meyers, Sally Marker, Heidi Pfeiffer, Charlene Walker, Second Row: Kathy Houser, Andrea Volstorf, Vanessa Kampf, Rene Parkhouse, Mary Martinez, Cheryl Brown. Third Row: Becky Brown, Kendi Cady, Chris Miller, Deb Wordinger, Brenda Truex. Top Row: Donna McGawn, Sue Allen, Laura Stepanek, Pat Albin, Pam Brown, Mary Ekovich. 45Letter Clubs recognize athletic achievements. Secretary-Treasurer, Sandy Wagner; Vice President, Lisa Smith; President Cheryl Carr; Sponsor, Mrs. Bromley. President, Jim Gadacz; Vice President, Ken Shead; Sec- retary, Mark Adnson; Sgt. at Arms, Pat Kane; Treasurer, Jim Bunton. Front Row: Warren Tipton, Jim Gadacz, Ken Shead, Jim Bunton, Pat Kane, Mark Adnson, Willard Seitz, Sponsor, Harry Tolmen. Second Row: John Saylor, Alan Lake, Jerry Firebaugh, Bob Snyder, Rory Cauffman, Leon Meyers. Third Row: John Weiser, Steve Deutscher, Terry Whitman, Brian Galvas, Marc Pfeiffer, Kevin Sherbun, Frank Robinson. Fourth Row: Bob Simon, Brad Morrie, Curt Swank, Jim Fisher, Charlie Evans, Dan Gilpin.Front Row: Tami Smith, Jenny Kane, Betty Deutscher, Cindie Yeater, Betty Mills, Laurie Hendricks, Peg Kizer, Cindy Huston, Gail McPherson. Second Row: Tam Kizer, Sue Carr, Donna McGawn, Kim Ice, Denise Cortier, Trudy Dittmar, Cindy Kuta, Deb Singleton. Third Row: Joyce DeWit, Chris Kulasa, Mary Ekovich, Leslie Kring, Marsha Thomas, Jean Boyts, Nancy Kurdel. Fourth Row: Yvonne Weir, Tracie Bush, Chris Sherbun, Shai Kincaid, Kanren Aim, Brenda Truex, Rene Parkhouse. Front Row: Chris Rybicki, Doug Frazer, Scott Resetar, Bruce Cox, Tom Nalepinski, Lee Thomas, Dwayne Uminski, Don Bode, Robin Ward, Dennis Bode. Second Row: Dave Cook, Ralph Bickness, Darrell Olsen, Doug Fecher, Joh Kane, Dave Fecher, Bill Gamble, Larry Toth, Doug Palmer. Third Row: Greg Smith, Ed Livinghouse, Andy Mills, Steve Engel, Dan Wrobleski, John Baldwin, Ed Sipotz, Andy Wolfe, Ray Johnson, Andy John. Fourth Row: Todd Stockton, Roger Simon, Tom Hans, Dave Behrens, John Zolman, John Romig, Tom Clark, Dave Bush, Steve Hora. 47Front Row: John Miller, Donna Wood, Debbie Dunning, Warren Tipton. Second Row: Linda Duncan, Lorie Nugteren, Shelly Colston, Brenda Baughman, Ann Hattabaugh, Chris Burns. Third Row: Karen DePoy, Yvonne Weir, Rhonda Rersinger, Lori Hunt, Jamie Antonucci, Ted Habel, Sue Newton, Andrea Volstorf. Art Club explores Picasso and Rembrandt. An enlarged membership in the sometimes little recognized Art Club provided the in- gredients for interesting exhibits, projects and of course our skit. A spring art show provided members with the medium of displaying individual talents. And doing the background for the musical, "Fid- dler," gave the members theatrical set ex- perience. One of the more enjoyable explorations of the organization was a pre-Christmas trip to Chi- cago. Walking through the Loop, admiring the Picasso statue and the Chagall mosiac pro- vided interest and fun for members. 48 President, Tracy Bush; Sponsor, Mrs. Barbara Zivich; Secretary, Sue Carr; Treasurer, Lorrie Hendricks; Vice- President, Colleen Artist.National Honor Society initiate largest membership. Treasurer, Jim Bunton; Secretary, Linda Wojciechowski; Vice-President, Ken Shead; President, Kim Ice; Sponsor, Mr. Hughes. National Honor Society has tradi- tionally been a small elite group of juniors and seniors. This year the club grew to the largest membership in its brief six years of esistence. The membership now totals seventy eight. The years activities were highlighted by the initiation of new members and the annual trip to Chi- cago. The trip was very memorable because of the five hour trip back home—the bus broke down. Front Row: Kathy Mangold, Debbi Spaid, Kim Zigler, Cindy Huston, Deidre Hertzberg, Karen DePoy, Linda Grimm, Kathy Meyers, Trudy Dittmar, Sally Marker, Diana Truyaert. Row Tow: Colleen Artist, Laurie Fraser, Jane Rose, Marsha Thomas, Pam Pehlander, Rene Parkhouse, Joyce DeWit, Donna McGawn, Pam Brown, Tammy Cady. Row Three: Becky Borders, Sally Simpson, Debbie Ness, Cheryl Carr, Shelly Colston, Cindy Parrett, Connie Lindborg, Robert Scott, Cindy Sauers, Tina Alvarado, Sue Harness. Row Four: Belinda Sebasty, Gregg Smith, Ed Livinghouse, Debbie Dolph, Vickey Myers, Julie Saylor, Diana Grimm, Dale Jesswein, Steve Lane, Doug Fecher, Row Five: Mary Ekovich, Cindy Kuta, Beth Woolsey, Maryellen VanWanzeele, Chris Kulasa, Sandy Wagner, Cindy Clark, Becky Barnes, Glen Woodle, Andy John. Row Six: Andy Wolfe, Jerry Firebaugh, Bart Swanson, Mike Swift, John Baldwin, Brian Galvas, Ed Sipotz, Tom Hans, Jon Kane, Rick Gesse, Jim Gadacz, Mark Adnson.Librarians liberate learning. Library-AVA provides an essen- tial service to our students. Members learn how to operate media equipment to assist teachers using them in their classrooms. Keeping the library orderly, efficient, and up to date is a big job for the club. Under the direction of Mrs. Guptill, our library is a valuable asset con- tributing much to the growth of students' knowledge. Secretary, Kathy Devereaux; President, Laura Stepanek; Vice President, Pat Albin; Treasurer, Cindy Vollmer; Sponsor, Mrs. Guptill, Seated. Front Row: Judy Calhoun, Sue Newton, Debbie Burton. Second Row: Kris Kratz, Judy Rice, Debbie Dunning. Back: Mike Warfield, Carol Wolbert. 50Chess Club clobbers opposition. Sitting: President, Bart Swanson; Publicity, Amy Fritzen; Vice President, Steve Laue. Standing: Sponsor, Mr. Gonzalez; Secretary-Treasurer, Connie Lindborg. Another successful year has ended for the Chess Club. The tournament team competed in three high school tourna- ments, finishing with a winning record in each event. Highlights of this year's achievements include the 27- 11 pasting of LaPorte in February and the 12-3 victory over the teachers in December. Senior Steve Laue closed out a stu- pendous career for the team. Steve wound up with a tournament record of 14-2, a win percentage of .875. He also captured the Chess Club Cham- pionships in November with a 6-0 re- cord, and the Indiana State Tourna- ment Qualifications with an 11-2 score. Brian Miller, Ron Touketto, Alan Wilhelm, and Bart Swanson com- prised the rest of the varsity crew. Miller completed the season with a tournament record of 15-5, and Swan- son ended with a 13-6 record. Wil- helm also shone with a tally of 14-4, while senior Touketto placed well in several meets. With Swanson, Wil- helm, and Miller returning, the chances for a winning team next year appear very bright. 51 Front Row: Ron Touketto, Cheryl Shaw, Ann Mills, Donna Shaw, Alan Wilhelm, Frank Harville. Back Row: Mike Touketto, Phil Faulstich, Russell Mills, Andy John, Jerry Firebaugh, Brian Miller.Showing livestock is one of the many activities of the Future Farm- ers of America. Traveling from coast to coast for the shows and state and national activities provide the members with the basis for building confidence, leadership ability, and interest in agriculture, and agricultural life. Cooperation is a major item in the activities of the FFA. Cooperation in judging and in parlimentary acti- vities are necessary for fulfillment of the goals and purposes of the Chapter, and results in the receiv Mr. Don -r omas, Adviser; Ed Sipotz, president; Diane Troyer, secretary; ing 01 numerous awards for the pro- Mickey Jasinski, reporter; Dale Jessewein, treasurer; Don Mrozinski, sentinel. jects of the club. Student council STUDENT COUNCIL representatives are Roger Simon, John Sailor, Char Fox, Tori Ice, Adviser Mr. Robert Noel, Ralph Bick- nese, Doug Frazer, Gina Clark, Donita Greene. 52Future Farmers of America — travelers of the nation. First Row: Don Bode, Phil Smith, Steve Gierke, Kim Loucks, Diana Herod, Toni Chalasinski, Lori Corpe, Peg Truyaert Second Row: Susie Truyaert, Dennis Bode, Bill Gamble, Larry Toth, Jon Dolph, Joe Colglazier, Donna Zwienzynski Third Row: Staci Van Schioak, Chuck Roda, Jerry Serry, Debbie Vande Zande, Gregg Fischer, Ed Livinghouse Fourth Row: Darrell Olsen, Dennis Jackson, Larry Laskowski, John Nowacki, Tom Mrozinski, Frank Robinson First Row: Russell Oake, David Keehn, Scott Goodson, Steve Jones, Randy Provecheck, Tom Nala- pinski, Rob Fischer, Don Stoner Second Row: Bill Deutscher, Dave Mannia, Steve Mrozinski, Judy Stearns, Dale Voltz, Dave McEathron, Ted Allen Third Row: Duane Gross, Joe Ekovich, Bill Kul- wickl, Bill Jasinski, Brian Bailey, Mark Mrozinski, Tom Mrozinski, Nick Wallace. 53New Prairie's award winning COUGAR RE- PORTER staff carried on the tradition of journalism excellence as they produced nine issues of the school newspaper and distributed it to the student body every month. Mr. Blaine Gambel, journalism teacher, instructed the staff. Editor of the 1974-1975 school year was Julie Saylor. She was assisted by Bart Swanson, assistant editor; Mark Adnson, sports editor; Bob Beck, page layout; and Terry Whitman, page editor. The above stu- dents, including Deidre Hertzberg, reporter, were elected to Quill and Scroll Society, a national honor society for journalists. The COUGAR REPORTER is actually the entire school's project. Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Haag, and Mr. Friend all contributed their talents. The student body's ideas have also helped to make the school newspaper a part of New Pra- irie. Front Row: Steve Hora, Linda Sipes, Jeff Reinhold, Beth Terry Whitman, Bart Swanson, Mark Adnson, Julie Saylor, Merkousko, Pat O'Brien, Becky Kovas. Back Row: Robert and Mr. Gamble, Seated. Wayer, Leon Meyers, Lo Kern, John Wozniak, Leslie Kring, Cindy Kuta, Linda Anders, Kathy McCune. 54Pep Club says. Cougar Olympics provided the impedus for the student body to deviate from daily routine in order to promote enthu- siasm for the up-coming sectional. Skits and other "tasty tid-bits" provided stu- dent involvement at pep ses- sions. Numerous signs through- out the fall and winter gave players an added incentive to GO GO COUGARS! “Go, Cougars!” Officers - Jackie Garroutte, presi- dent; Peggy Strong vice-president; Sally Spaid, treasurer; Carol Sellers, secretary. First Row - Carla Nickerson, Connie Yocum, Karin Klute, Rhonda Persinger, Paula Lynch, LaDonna Kulassa, Pat Cites, Kim Zibler. Second Row - Lee Ann Spaeth, Petty Strong, Shelly Stickler, Gail Wallert, Karen Renfro, Ann Hattagaugh, Sponsor Mrs. Barbara Zivich, Linda Wojciehowski. Third Row - Tina Galloway, Lori Hunt, Gail Lynch, Chris Burns, Gaynel Runnels, Karen Heinek, Donna Kettring, Trudy Dittmar. Fourth Row - Trudy Wideman, Judy Wideman, Jaime Antonucci, Cindy Parrett, Robin Klute, Annette Vermillion, Cindy Huston. 55We always knew he had a big mouth! Modem computer dating? Leprechaun MacDonald. The great outdoor pep session. 56Cindy Huston and Steve Deutscher Kim Zigler and Bob Garoutte Linda Wojciechowski and Bob Simon Cheerleaders bring spirit back to NPHS. Trudy Dittmar, Dwayne Uminski, Deidre Hertzberg, Charlie Evans, Cindy Huston, Cindy Sauers, Bob Simon, Jon Kane, Linda Wojciechowski, Steve Deutscher, Kim Zigler, Bob Garoutte. 58Annette Vermillion, Tammy Williams, Cindy Peterson, Cyndi Parrott, Sheila Brewer, Robin KI ute. Tina Galloway, Renee Ritschard, Carla Nickerson, Judy Wideman, Trudy Wideman, Lee Ann Spaeth. Varsity Cheerleaders display for fans the results of numerous hours of practice. 59Cindy Houston crowned football homecoming queen. Queen's court: Cindy Sauers, Annette Vermillion, Pat Kane and Jim Gadacz crown the queen. Karen Ice, with Lisa Smith driving. Nominees and escorts: Karen Ice, Andy Grimm, Annette Vermillion, Andy Mills, Cindy Sauers, George Oudhuis, Ina Cook, Steve Carr, Shar Fox, Jon Kane, Deb Shock, John Saylor, Lo Kern, Dan Gilpin, Cindy Huston, Jim Bunton. 60The climax of an exciting week for Tina. Tina Alvarado elected basketball homecoming queen. Front Row: Kenny Shead, Tina Alvarado, Kim Zigler, Curt Swank. Second Row: Matt Clark, Beth Woolsey, Amy Fritzen, Greg Smith, Third Row: Mike Swift, Linda Wojciechowski, Chris Sherbun, George Oud- huis. Fourth Row: Dwayne Uminski, Patty Clark, Shelley Colston, Rod Rush. Fifth Row: Jim Bunton, Roberta Scott, Sue Harness, Leon Meyers. Sixth Row: Jon Kane, Laurie Fraser, Trudy Dittmar, Jeff Lenard. Seventh Row: Dennis Galloway, Sally Simpson, Cheryl Carr, Richard Green. Eighth Row: Frank Ro- binson, Amy Saltzgaber, Tori Ice, Andy Wolfe, Ninth Row: Mark Merkousko, Belinda Sebasty. Top: Dave Swank, Judy Calhoun. First runner-up Tori Ice with Andy Wolfe, Tina Alvarado and Chester Fack, second runner-up Linda Wojciechowski and Mike Swift. 61Life would be as shaky as ... A Fiddler on the Roof How about a little kiss? Another day. Another Musical 62New Prairie High School 6 a.m. At six a.m. rehearsal originated the difficult task of preparing the production of "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF." Long hours of dilligent ef- forts by the cast, the pit band, and the dir- ectors came to a climax on April 11, 1975 with the presentation to the public. The leads of the musical were Glen Woodle as Tevye; Jean Boyts as Golde. Their dau- ghters, Tzietel played by Roberta Scott; Hodel, Amy Saltzgaber; Chava, Kim Zigler; Shprintze, Trudy Dittmar; Beilke, Tammy Wil- liams. Motel, the tailor was played by Larry Dodd, Perchick, the student Jeff Neuman; La- zar Wolfe, Kurt Ackerman; Fruma-Sarah, Mary Ekovich. The fiddler was played by Jerry Firebaugh; Grandma Tzeitel, Becky Boarders; the rabbi, Tom Clark. The Constable, Charlie Evans; Shaindel, Motel's mother, Julie Say- lor. The pit band, under the baton of Mr. George Steele, did an excellent job of playing the music for the show. Tevye and Golde chat. ZA VA ZHASTA ROVIA! 63Band makes beautiful music “Marching in half-time." Freshmen received their initiation in the high school band in a parade on a hot and humid July 4 in La Porte. The dedication of a marching Cougar came threw as, during the year, the band played in rain, snow and heat. From snappy tunes like "Blues Rock" played at football games to "Russian Christmas" at the Christmas Concert, Mr. George Steele directed the members of the band to outstand- ing accomplishment. Through thick and thin, flat and sharp, the high school band continued through the year culminating in the spring concert and a final selection of "Pom and Circumstance" for commencement. "Take a deep breath and really blast out."Directing the band at home football games is part of the responsibilities of Chris and Mike. BAND MEMBERS FLUTES Linda Meyers Dawn Krueger Kim Loucks Heidie Pfeiffer Charles Walker Mike McQueeney John Kane Laurie Fraser Sue Cain Kent Bozenski Tammy Williams Ruth Layman Deb Dunning TROMBONE Marcella Anderson Marsha Thomas Becky Brown Bill Jasinski Gayle Proud Nancy Kurdel CORONET Allen Blad Sherrie McQueen Ann Babarik Don Bryant Lori Cady Gail McPherson Dave Fecher Paul Davis Linda Bozenski Chris Kulasa Darrel Olson John Mills Amy Fritzen Beth Woolsey Paul Hebner Kendi Cady Leslie Lawson Kyle Lesslie TUBA Sabrina Hall Ann Hattabaugh Kevin Laureys Phil Faulstick Kim Kaplon Rich Rudecki Bob Snyder OBOE Bob Mattasits Jim Dudeck CLARINET Jean Monroe Willard Seitz Lance Dudeck Cindy Andrysiak Chris Miller Donna Ward Dale Voltz Doug Fecher Vicki Wharton BASSOON FRENCH HORN DRUM Robin Klute Pat Heminger Sam Bush Scott Williams Sandy Hebner Sue Hebner Rick Barnes Cheryl McEathron ENGLISH HORN Mark Paul Chuck Rhoda Cheryl Truex Jean Monroe Lee Thomas Chris Countryman Chris Burns Dean Dunning Vance Thompson Sharon Zakrewski SAXOPHONE Diane Herod Nico Alvarado Sue Morehouse Donna McGawn Harry Dudeck Pat Burns Pam Brown BARITONE Carl Felker Judy Crouch Jean Ward Mike Whiteman Mark Czanderna Charlene Walker Jill Anderson Brook Wolff Allen Ferguson Gaynel Runnels Kevin Gerhardt Cal .Kulasa Next song will be "The Stripper . , The New Prairie High School Band in action Altogether now . . . Hiking to the football field is . . . Drumming takes concentration and . . .Row 1: Julie Saylor, Steve Gerecke, Roberta Scott, Dave Miller, Kim Zigler, Tom Clark, Larry Dodd, Becky Barnes, Glen Woodle, Jean Boyts, Andy John, Tammy Williams, Tina Alvarado, Jeff Neumann. Row 2: Amy Saltzaber, Charlie Evans, Mrs. Dickie, Bart Swanson, Joyce Dewit, Bruce Cox, Alan Markley, Dave Cook, Lenny Hall, Trudy Dittmar, Deb De Neve, Tammy Cady, Mary Adnson. A.M. Reflections presents “Magic to Do” The swing Choir commonly known as the A.M. Reflections went on tour to the towns of Gar- ret and Angola, where they were received warmly. They also went to the Haven Hubbard Home and to LeMans, where they were enjoy- ed by all . . . Another first was the televi- sion appearance on WMSH-TV 46 in April and as usual their spring concert was a huge success . . . 67A Capella Choir Choir — the expression of feelings through song A premier appearance on WSBT- TV highlighted the efforts of the A Capella Choir. The annual Christmas concert and Spring concert provided ex- perience and relaxation after the tension of the TV program. At the Spring concert, awards were presented for participation in the choir. Three and four year members were given trophys. The Mental Attitude Award was pre- sented to Glenn Woodle. The highest award, the Arion Award, was presented to Larry Dodd. Choir officers: Director, Mrs. Margaret Dickie; Treasurer, Tina Alvarado; President, Larry Dodd; Vice-President, Dave Miller; Secretary, Gail McPher-Girls Allegro Choir The best volunteers for Girls' Allegro and Concert choir are chosen to become members of the A Capella Choir. Membership is judged on the singing of scales, tone quality on both chromatic and achromatic scales, the ability to read music, and the capacity to sing without accompani- ment. The difficult testing for this elite choir provide the choir with the best available in musical talent. Concert Choir 69“Casino Royale” Trudy and Jon begin decorating. Dancing music was provided by F.G. Sage. Officers watch as Steve signs in. Jim makes a wish.Guests enjoy casino atmosphere. 71 Exhausted and exuberant guests leave the magic of "Casino Royale".entertainment convocations "While I was on my way to the auditoriumJim Gadacz breaks school record in rushing First Row: Tom Nalepinski, Frank Robinson, Rory Cauffman, Charlie Evans, Kevin Sherbun, Brian Galves, Jim Fisher, Allen Lake, John Weiser, Pat Kane, Leon Meyers, Jim Gadacz, Jay Loucks, Student-Manager Terry Curless, Todd Stockton. Second Row: Coach Tim Moffitt, Coach Larry Strick, Harry Lusk, Ed Sipotz, Andy Wolfe, John Romig, Jeff Lenard, John Zolman, Tom Hans, Steve Engel, John Baldwin, Steve Hora, Randy Main, Larry Toth, Mark Ingole, Bruce Cox, Head Coach Floyd Trosper. Third Row: Student manager Bill Jasinski, Doug Palmer, Allan Markley, Tim Stacy, Lenny Hall, Ray Johnson, Dave Schreiber, Roger Simon, Andy Mills, Todd Weist, Darrel Kettring, Dennis Hertzberg, Rob Garoutte. Gee, its cold outside! Boosters of varsity football and other school activities provide encouragement for the participants. 74 iSeason and career rushing records. Tom Nalepinski and Bill Jasinski tote the odds and ends needed for Inter scholastic competition onto the field. TEAM RECORD NP Opponents 6 Concord 27 8 M.C. Rogers 6 0 S. B. C lay 21 21 Knox 22 20 Fairfield 6 33 LaVille 16 6 John Glenn 9 7 Jimtown 20 21 North Liberty 7 19 Goshen 19 B-Team - First Row - Steve Jones, Dennis Hertzburg, John Zolman, Ray Johnson, Dave Schreiber, Ed Sipotz, Randy Main, Mark Ingole, Tim Stacy, Darrel Kettering, Paul Kampf. Second Row - Jeff Rush, Coach Mike Jennings, Dwaine Siebe, Dale Voltz, Riok Albertson, Doug Palmer, Randy Chandler, Mark Tibbs, Greg Baster, Pete Lestinski, Alan Markley, Lenny Hall, Andy Mills. Third Row - Coach Jim MacDonald, Manager Doug Lenig, Harry Lusk, Mike Garoutte, Fred Moryl, Jeff Beck, Andy Grimm, Bob Smith, Tim Swift, Dave Swank, Brian Sauers, Dave Gorny, Mark Kenyon, Todd Weist, Coach Larry Strick. 75First Row: Student-manager Doug Lenig, Dale Voltz, Pete Liestinski, Mark Tibbs, Greg Baster, Randy Candler, Paul Kampf, Steve Jones. Second Row: Coach Mike Jennings, Rick Albertson, Mark Kenyon, Mike Garoutte, Andy Grimm, Brian Sauers, Dave Gorny, Randy Provachek, Coach Jim McDonald. Third Row: Rich Shall, Tim Swift, Bob Swift Fred Moryl, Jeff Beck, Dave Swank. Another first down for the fighting Cougars!! Coach Floyd Trosper acquired the first victory in a promising career as Jim Gadacz scored on a 76-yard draw play to spark New Prairie to a surprising 8-6 win over Michigan City Rogers. All the ingredients necessary for a colorful sporting event were present when Coach Tros- per returned home to the field where he per- formed as a high school athlete and as head mentor of his own team. On the opposite of the turf was a band of Readskins guided by Coach Ken Mirer, Coach Mirer was Trosper's high school coach and had just returned to Goshen after directing the Cougars for the past three years. The result was a 19-7 victory by the Cougars and Coach Trosper. Jim Gadacz broke the school record for a single season rushing 1388 yards; career rushing records with 2412 yards and accumulated a total of 3046 yards. Special awards were received by Jim Gadacz as the most valuable back, Frank Robinson as the most valuable lineman, and Steve Engel with the most tackles. The Attitude award was re- ceived by Jay Loucks. Mostimproved back was Andy Wolfe while Allen Lake was the most improved lineman. Captains for the season were Frank Robinson, Jim Gadacz and Pat Kane. Jim Gadacz was also named as the most valuable play of the Northern State Conference.Girls win first sectional. Varsity - Coach Sue Keenan, Peggy Kizer, Cindy Kuta, Jenny Kane, Lisa Smith, Tammy Kizer, Chris Sherbun, Yvonne Weir, Oenise Cortier, Shai Kincaid. Girls' volleyball provided honors for New Prairie when they became the first sectional winner at New Prairie. This winning season as- sisted the netters in becoming the Conference Champions and Sec- tional winners. Most valuable player award was received by Chris Sherbun and Jenny Kane received the most improved award. Lisa Smith was team captain. B-Team - Coach Chris Bromley, Karen Ice, Heidi Pfeiffer, Sue Carr, Molly Kizer, Chris Widup, Tori Ice, Pam Heath, Sue Milliken, Pat O'Brien. TEAM RECORD NP Opponent 2 Westville 0 2 No. Liberty 0 2 So. Central 0 2 LaVille 1 0 Laporte 2 2 Rogers 0 2 Jimtown 1 2 Fairfield 0 2 Marquette 0 2 John Glenn 0 CONFERENCE TOURNEY NP 2 LaVille 1 NP 2 John Glenn 0 SECTIONAL NP 2 Westville 0 NP 2 So. Central 0 NP 2 Marquette . 0 REGIONAL (FINAL) NP 0 Yalpo 2 77Our cross country team was paced to an interesting season by the "Big Three", Steve Moore, Bill Gamble, and Doug Fraser. Ham- pered this year by a lack of depth, the harriers were unable to record an unblemished season. However, turned in good team scores be- cause their power runners usually finished out front. Injury to Senior John Saylor con- tributed to the woes throughout the year. The team finished third in the Northern State meet at John Glenn, and landed in the top ten in the Sectional—the best show- ing New Prairie history. Highlight of the season was the seventh annual New Prairie In- vitational. Fifty-three teams participated in this event, which has developed into the largest cross country meet in Indiana. Gail Strefling was named the most improved. Cross Country tests endurance and stamina. Stopping in the woods for a breather. Among the hundreds of runners who charged up "Agony Hill" was Rudy Chapa of Hammond. He must have smoothed it out as he ran a blistering 10:09 which not only outdistanced the field, but carried him to a new course record. 7879Golfers destroy opposition Kneeling: Greg Smith, Dan-el Schell, Todd Stockton, Terry Whitman, Mark Adnson, Bret Sobecki, Andy John, Lee Thomas. Standing: Coach Rex Thomas, Greg Baxter, Kevin Laureys, Mike McQueeney, John Wozniak, Ted Allen, Mike Whitman, Tim Whitman, Jeff Halter. A season of 11-3 was the result of the ex- cellent stroking by the golf team. The team broke the school record with a total of 147 for the nine-hole Oak View Hills Golf Course. They finished second in the conference golf tourney, with Todd Stockton Medalist. Cap- tain was Mark Adnson and Todd Stockton re- ceived the Most Valuable player award. A season of 5-5 was the result of the fine stroking by the girl's golf team. Nancy Bealor was the team captain and was voted the most improved medalist three times. Leslie Kring was the most improved and is a medalist for the fifth time. The Sweater awards went to Betty Mills and Nancy Kurdel. Chevron a- wards went to Kathy Shoue. This year's let- ter winner was to Marsha Thomas. Mark tees off. 80Girl's Golf Record NP Opponent Boy's Golf Record 155 Concord 178 152 Marquette 173 NP Opponent 161 North Liberty 189 218 Marquette 203 152 Oregon-Davis 192 209 Elston 202 166 Fairfield 186 214 Munster 261 152 South Central 169 209 Northwood 296 161 Jimtown 175 Won Marian forfeit 158 Knox 193 207 Chesterton 214 158 Pioneer 172 Won Knox forfeit 164 John Glenn 173 239 Marquette 209 173 M.C. Rogers 162 218 Elston 206 147 LaVille 169 269 Elston 231 332 Marian 316 239 Rogers 235 Miss Virginia Volkman, Kathy Shoue, Deb Singleton, Nancy Kurdel, Betty Mills, Vicky Myers, Nancy Bealor, Leslie Kring, Debbie Rosner, Marsha Thomas. 81Tennis players raise racquet Front Row: Gail McPherson, Lisa Smith, Chris Burns, Molli Kizer, Kathy McPherson, Second Row: Peggi Kizer, Pat O'Brien, Shai Kincaid, Chris Sherbun, Donna McGawn, Coach Sue Keenan. Will Chris hit the green ball? Loosing four of five top netters due to grad- uation, the boys tennis team rebuild and fin- ished the season with the first winning season in our tennis history. Only one player will be lost and the results could be a tennis dynasty in the making. Mark Adnson seta school record for the most wins with a season of 19. Mark and Chris Rybicki captured conference singles crowns. New Prairie's girl racqueteers chalked up a 3-5 season record. The netters showed im- provement throughout the season and was prom- inently shown to spectators as they shutout LaVille. Individual season records were at first singles Chris Sherbun 4-4, second singles Lisa Smith 5-3 and third Peggy Kizer 5-3. Anticipation is good for next season as a ma- jority of the netters will return. 82Boy's Record NP Opponent 1 Riley 4 0 M.C. Rogers 5 1 Penn 4 4 N. Liberty 1 1 P lymouth 4 4 N. Liberty 0 3 LaSalle 2 Girl's Record 8 John Glenn 1 1 Bremen 4 NP Opponent 5 La Lumiere 0 6 Marquette 1 3 Concord 2 7 La Ville 0 3 Jimtown 0 4 Marquette 3 5 La Lumiere 2 3 North wood 4 3 S.B. Clay 2 1 Culver 6 1 La Ville 4 3 Concord 4 3 Washington 2 2 Elkhart Memorial 5 2 M.C. Marquette 3 1 Elkhart Central 6 Kneeling: Coach Keith Kauffman, Lee Thomas, Chris Rybecki, Phil Smith, Sam Bush. Standing: Greg Smith, Mark Adnson, Gary Evans, Doug Fecher, Dave Fecher, Mike McQueeny. 83Two school records were set this past season by our swim team. The 400 Free Style relay team, made up of Bob Simon, Chris Rybicki, Doug Fraser, and Andy John, splashed to a 4:03.08 timing to crack the old mark. Greg Smith's hours of dedicated practice paid off as he established a new school record for diving, with 235.7 points. The talented junior was also the first NP simmer to qualify for the state meet in his event. TEAM RECORD N.P. 0pp. M.C. Rogers 69 107 Mishawaka 77 94 M.C. Elston 92 80 LaPorte 50 122 Wawasee 84 88 M.C. Elston 79 93 Howe Milt. 36 47 Concord 79 93 S.B. Clay 74 98 Concord 73 79 Wawasee 80 92 Portage 67 104 Chesterton 41 141 Mish. Marion 83 79 Front Row: Ted Allen, Greg Smith, Jon Kane, Bob Simon, Mark Pfeiffer, Scot Goodson, Coach Dave Washburn. Second Row: Dennis Bode, Jim Dudeck, Mike Whiteman, Andy John, Mike McQueeney, Sam Bush, Chris Rybecki. Third Row: Ralph Bicknese, Doug Fetcher, Don Bryant, Jim Moffitt, Rick Kelso, Doug Fraser.Swimmers drown opposition First Row: Gail Tarnow, Cheri McQueen, Lori Whiteman. Second Row: Mol lie Kizer, Jaime Anton ucci, Lon Hunt, Lee Ann Spaeth, Jenny Kane, Sue Milliken, Leslie Milliken, Tam Smith, Coach Chris Bromley. Third Row: r h, Judy Wideman, Sheryl Holman, Joyce DeWitt, Sandy Wagner, Staci Van Schoiack, Laurel Rendleman, Paula Lynch. Fourt Row: Earlene Holliman, Rene Parkhouse, Karen Aim, Chris Sherbun, Brenda Truex, Joyce Schre.ber, Peggy Strong. Lack of concentration causes able swimmers to falter and Recording a 5-4 season, the girls' swim team in its second year of competition proved that the future years will bring many victories to New Prairie. The swimmers were captained by Karen Aim in diving and Rene Park- house as team captain. Improvement was noted in all aspects of swimming performances with Brenda Truex as the most improved and Jenny Kane as the most valu- able member of the team. NP TEAM RECORD Opponent 89 Wawasee 122 123 Marquette 81 11 Elk. Central 0 97 Penn 118 142 Marquette 65 91 Marian 119 125 Rogers 89 108 Culver M.A. 106 66 Elk. Memorial 154Cougarettes beat arch rival A victory over arch rival LaVille highlighted New Prairie'sCou- garette cage season. This confer- ence win added to an impressive decision over Fairfield gave Miss Sue Keenan's quint a respectable finish in Northern State standings, Most valuable on the team was Cindy Kuta, who was named to this honor by vote of her team- mates. Another Senior, Chris Kulasa, was selected as captain. Deb Singleton, a real scrambler on the court, won the trophy for being the most improved. Leslie Kring swished in 18 points in one game to take top honors in that department. She hit her season high against La Ville. TEAM RECORD NP 39 LaVille Opponent 33 38 So. Central 39 31 E. Memorial 49 36 Jimtown 42 29 Fairfield 25 28 Northwood 40 31 Knox 41 40 John Glenn 44 35 Tourney Fairfield 39 Pat O'Brien jumps for ball before student body in game with Knox. First Row: Lisa Smith, Shelley Stickler, Deb Singleton, Pat O'Brien, Chris Burns, Tami Kizer. Second Row: Coach Sue Keenan, Peggy Kizer, Pam Brown, Mary Eckovich, Becky Brown, Chris Kulasa, Leslie Kring, Cindy Kuta. 8€Freshman end season with 8-10 record Will It go in?? Freshmen picture themselves as Varsity. PRW 4 p iy it !9 Front Row: Steve Jones, Andy Grimm, Brian Sauers, Jon Schafer, Mike Garoutte, Paul Kampf, Coach Strick. Row 2: MGR. Jeff Beck, Bob Smith, Fred Moryl, Gary Stevens, John Rehlander, Steve Mrozinski. Row 3: Lenny Carlson, Mark Paul, Tom Clark, Gale Strefling, 87TEAM RECORD S.B. St. Joe 83 New Prairie 65 M.C. Rogers 91 New Prairie 58 La Porte 106 New Prairie 75 Fairfield 73 New Prairie 77 John Glenn 90 New Prairie 65 La Ville 58 New Prairie 53 So. Central 87 New Prairie 82 River Valley 67 New Prairie 65 North Judson 78 New Prairie 45 S.B. Jackson 66 New Prairie 87 M.C. Marquette 72 New Prairie 85 Knox 64 New Prairie 71 Argos 62 New Prairie 74 Bremen 47 New Prairie 57 John Glenn 68 New Prairie 50 No. Liberty 67 New Prairie 65 S.B. Clay 82 New Prairie 79 Bremen 69 New Prairie 83 Jimtown 59 New Prairie 64 Concord 64 New Prairie 80 So. Central 71 New Prairie 59 Cougars confuse opposition Row 1: Chris Countryman (MGR.) Scott Resetar, Lenny Hall, David Fetcher, Dennis Rezepka, Larry Lineberry, Rick Albert- son. Row 2: Coach Kauffman, Andy Mills, Roger Simon, Bill Farrington, Ron Rose, Tim Swift, Jon Shafer, Todd Weist. (MGR.) 88Varsity: John Baldwin, Dave Bush, Jim Fisher, John Zolman, George Oudhuis, Kurt Swank, Jim Bunton, Ken Shead, Leon Meyers, Jim Gadacz, coach Witkowski Kneeling, Cagers swish to victory without a foul-up. Three perennial cage powers greeted beginning coach Rich Witkowski and his eager Cougars as they opened their '74-'75 season. After losses to South Bend St. Joseph, Michagin City Rogers, and La Porte, NP settled down and played an interesting brand of ball. They gained momentum during the season and put together a five game winning skein to tab them as a steadily improving ball club. Bi County tourney action was highlighted by team play and some herculean individual effort. The Cougars polished off a good Argos team in the first round with Ken Shead providing the herocis. Bremen succumbed in the semi-final game as our boys held off as physical a team as they faced all year. John Glenn took the crown, however, as the all-veteran squad maintained its poise over players. 89 I Got It!Wrestlers make this their best season ... Coach Don Kane's Cougar grapplers achieved a "best-ever" season with a 9-2-1 record. The highlight of the season was an exciting dual meet victory over LaVille, the long time dominant team in Northern State wrestling. The team also won the Conference trophy at Jim- town, defeating all competitors by a sizeable margin. Tri-captain seniors, John Saylor, Frank Rob- inson, and Pat Kane, led the team throughout the year. Frank Robinson was delegated most valuable, and Darryl Schell most improved. In the Bremen Tourney, New Prairie had five firsts won by John Saylor, Bob Garoutte, Pat Kane, Dave Swank, and Garth Lane. Third place finishers were Greg Behrens, Darryl Schell, and Ty Layman. Conference Cham- pionships were won by John Saylor (21-1), Bob Garoutte (17-3-1), Steve Engel (14-3- 2), Pat Kane (16-3), and Frank Robinson (15-3-1). Don Toth took a fourth place, Dwayne Uminski a third, and seconds by freshman Dave Swank and sophomore Don Bode. In the sectional matches, New Prairie placed two grapplers in the regional. John Saylor placed first for his third consecutive sectional crown in his high school wrestling career. Frank Robinson received a second place at the sectional, but qualified for the regional. At the regional, Frank Robinson was defeated in the first round pairings. John Saylor unde- feated, went into the finals of the regional be- fore being defeated by John Hall of Mishawaka for the first time in 22 matches. Throughout the year, the team was assisted by Floyd Trosper and Ken Gradeless who served as assistant coaches. Mat maids Deb Shock, Julie Saylor, Shar Fox, Donna Fox, and Karen DePoy. Coach Trosper enlists help to clean the mat. m m A pat on the back for the winner, Frank Robinson. 90and win conference ■ Front Row: Darryl Schell, Larry Toth, Garth Lane, Pat Kane, Frank Robinson, Dave Swank, Steve Engel, John Saylor, Bob Garoutte. Second Row: Dwayne Uminski, Greg Behrens, Rod Oliver, Calvin Kulasa, Bret Sobecki, Jon Dolph, Ty Layman, Don Bode, Third Row: Don Stoner, Don Proctor, Darrel Kettring, Steve Gereke, Randy Main, Andy Wolfe, John Hutts, Wil- lard Seitz, Rob Fisher, Back Row: Coach Trosper, Head Coach Kane, Dave Cook, Phil Smith, Joe Eckovich, Jerry Wilcin- son, Manager David Gorny. 91Tracksters finish second in N.S.C. First Row: Manager Dawn Krueger, Sagrince Hall, Cindy Kovas, Deb Buck, Karen Huenecke, Gaynel Runnels, Yvonne Weir, Sue McPherson, Deb Dunning, Donna Ward, Becky Warrington. Second Row: Mary Adnson, Evanna Bush, Brenda Truex, Cheryl McEathron, Jan Truex, Roberta Zolman, Kelly Dennis, Tammy Swift, Deb Singleton, Shelley Stickler, Jenny Kane, Coach Chris Bromley. Third Row: Deb VandeZande, Chris Miller, Sue Morehouse, Chris Kulasa, Beth Woolsey, Karen Aim, Ann Babarik, Sue Carr, Joyce Schrieber, Cindy Keck. "Will I ever break that 4-minute mile! Distance aces Cheri Carr and Cindy Kuta qual- ified for the Regional meet to cap a spectabular year for the girls' track team. Coach Chris Bromley's speedsters blitzed to a 9-2 season record and practically rewrote the individual record book, establishing eight new marks dur- ing the season; only two old records remain. Five seniors performed for the team this sea- son. Cheri Carr paced the scoring with 134 points. Other reliable tracksters who are lost by graduation are Chris Kulasa, shot put and softball throw; Cindy Kuta, 880, hurdles and relay; Cheryl McEathron, relay and 220 Beth Woolsey, high jump and 440. The departing seniors were members of the team when the track program was initiated at New Prairie under Coach Bromley. 92Team Record NP Opponent 45 South Central 59 77 Jimtown 28 68 Knox 37 42 John Glenn 63 66 Marian 39 66 Westville 29 71 Fairfield 34 67 LaVille 38 93 Bremen llj 70 Washington 16 70 North Judson 48 I am going to jump it this time!" All right girls, now together, we shall exercise and warm up and then beat . . .!Tracksters crack four school records Kneeling: Bob Beck, Jim Fisher, Kevin Sherbun, Jim Gadacz, John Saylor, Steve Moore, Rorie Cauffman, John Weiser, Jerry Fire- baugh, Allan Lake. Second Row: Jeff Rush, Ray Johnson, Harry Lusk, Jon Kane, Robin Ward, Randy Vermillion, Steve Engel, Bill Gamble, Andy Wolfe, Dave Swank, Bob Garoutte, Mark Ingole. Third Row: Boach Blaine Gamble, Tom Clark, Greg Behrens, Ron Womack, Jeff Beck, Tod Weist, Larry Laskoski, Dennis Rzepka, Gary Evans, Mike Garoutte, Doug Fraser, Brian Sauers. Four school records were established as our tracksters enjoyed another winning season. They were 4-1 in Conference dual action. Senior John Saylor soared to record breaking heights in the pole vault with a 12'3". Say- lor also successfully defended his NSC crown. Senior Steve Moore lowered the mile time to 4:42.7 with his good showing in the Goshen Relays. The old record was 4:49.5 set by Rob Pravecek. Captain Jim Gadacz was a reliable point geter all season as he led the Cougars in individual scoring. He sprinted to a first place in the 100 in the prestigious Brandywine Invitational. Track Record NP Opponent 69 River Valley 56 91 Bridgeman 36 89 Marquette 38 72 Jimtown 55 48 M.C. Rodgers 79 95 John Glenn 32 36 Marian 91 73 Fairfield 54 62 S .B. St. Joe 65 43 LaVille 84 81 North Liberty 86 60 S.B. Clay 67 94Eager tracksters leave for meet. Late again? 95 Bob and Andy receive last minute instructionsCoach Tolmen celebrates 100th Kneeling: Manager Paul Hebner, Bart Strong, Ken Shead, Charlie Evans, Curt Swank, Jim Bunton, Steve Deutscher, Dan Gilpin, Bruce Cox, Chris Countryman Manager. Standing: Coach Harry Holmen, Lenny Hall, Darrel Olsen, John Zolman, Dave Bush, Ed Livinghouse, John Baldwin, Jeff Lenard, Coach Tim Moffitt. A year of firsts—that was the year of 1974- 1975 New Prairie baseball team. The year provided spectacular play by the six seniors, six juniors, and three sophomores who com- posed of the team. Among the unusual events of the season were the back to back no hitters pitched by Steve Deutscher and Dan Gilpin. This was a first in New Prairie baseball history. New Prairie won its one hundredth game, played with Jimtown. The team won the NSC title. The team is coached by Harry Tolmen who has been the coach during its i I lustri ve history. 96Baseball victory at N.P. 1974-1975 Baseball Schedule Coach Tolmen standing with Co-Captions Jim Bunton and Ken Shead. Teams N.P. Opponent La Porte 0 9 River Valley 5 3 Michigan City Marquette 4 6 Oregon Davis 10 7 Westville 8 5 Westville 10 3 La Ville 0 7 Michigan City Rogers 2 3 Fairfield 1 0 Lakeshore 6 0 Lakeshore 7 5 John Glenn 7 2 Michigan City Elston 4 6 North Liberty 16 4 Jimtown 2 1 La Ville 5 4 La Crosse 9 0 La Crosse 3 0 Fairfield 4 4 Mishawaka Marian 10 3 John Glenn 5 0 Plymouth 1 2 North Liberty 6 3 Jimtown 7 1 Fairfield 0 2 La Ville 6 10 La Porte (Sectional) 2 4 First Row: Scott Williams, Mike Zmirski, Ross Armstrong, Steve Jones, Paul Kampf, Don Proctor, Stu Laue. Second Row: John Shrader, Joel Hostetler, Dean Dunning, Joe Martinez, Dave Gorny, Tim Wheatbrook. Third Row: Rich Shail, Jim Dudeck, Gary Stevens, Dan Dyer, Ken Schroeder, Coach Tim Moffitt. 97Intramural champs Boys Volleyball Kneeling: Ken Shead, Jim Gadacz, Jim Fisher Standing: Charlie Evans, Curt Swank, Jim Bunton. 98Girls Basketball Kneeling: Lo Kern, Jan Anderson, Linda Anders. Standing: Jill Anderson, Tracie Bush, Dee Cortier. Ping Pong Boys Basketball SINGLES DOUBLES (not pictured) Bill Varnak, Dan Gilpin Jeff Reinhold, Rod Rush Phil Swank Doug and Dave Fetcher 99UNDERCLASSME Tradition has dictated that a gap exist between upper and lower classmen (and classwomen). Seniors can remember when they were fresh- man and could not sit upon the "Senior Bench," in the student lounge. But the system has fallen by the wayside. Classes are more integrated than in any pre- vious year. Seniors are not looked up to as they once were. Freshmen do not have the respect and awe for the upper classes. Yet the competition between the classes con- tinue—with Spirit Week, the Spirit Stick, Homecoming floats, and at pep sessions. The future years will change some of the traditions at IMPHS because the members of the classes will be different, and the ideas and feelings are different. Future traditions will be . . . NFreshmen fare fine — for first time! We are new to New Prairie, New Prairie is new to us. We are the Freshmen. The first week of school we are seen running frantically through the halls trying to locate our classrooms. Learning to ad- just to our first year of high school is difficult, but soon we are settled down to a routine and breeze through the halls with the same ease as the upperclass- men. No doubt we Freshmen found many responsibilities placed on our shoulders, but we accepted them along with the pleasures. We come to New Prairie with new ideas, hopes, and desires for the future. That is what make us Freshmen, and we are proud to be a part of New Prairie High School. Class officers: Mike Garoutte, vice president; Andy Grimm, secretary; Rick Albertson, president; Brian Sauers, treasurer. Douglas Atherton Ann Babarik Kimberly Bates Greg Baxter Jeffrey Beck Greg Behrens Ronald Bertotti Karin Blad Cindy Blanchard Johanne Boulay Deborah Bradshaw- Cheryl Brown Rebecca Brown Donald Bryant Debra Buck Janice Bunton Patricia Bums Evanna Bush 102Randy Candler Lennie Carlson William Chambers Patricia Cites Tom Clark Timothy Coan Samuel Bush Patti Butler Peggy Butler Kendi Cady Susan Cain David Campos Ricky Cunningham Mark Czandema Susan Dobbins Leslie Dopieralski Harry Dudeck James Dudeck Anderina Filip Robert Fisher Jeff Foulk Douglas Fraser Tina Galloway Mike Garoutte David Codman Joni Colglazier Paul Connett Anthony Conrad Chris Countryman Judy Crouch Lance Dudeck Dean Dunning Scott Ebersole Joseph Ekovich Tina Elkins Kevin Feltz Kevin Gerbardt Cindy Gillham Lorrie Glassburn Scott Goodson David Gomy Donita Greene Andy Grimm Duane Gross Cynthia Haddock Sabrina Hall Jeffrey Halter Charles Harville 103Debra Hora Joel Hostetler Kathleen Houser Karen Huenecke Richard Humberger Shari Hutton Karen Ice Kathleen Johnson Ceila Jones Deborah Jones Rebecca Jones Steven Jones Marcia Kessler Donna Kettring Molli Kizer Tom Kmiec Bryan Koloj Diane Kopkowski Cindy Kovas Dawn Krueger LaDonna Kulasa Annette Kulwicki Yvette Lamb Kevin Laureys Ruth Layman Douglas Lenig Kyle Leslie Peter Lestinsky Timothy Lewis Nancy Litza Bill Loop Donald Lotter Diana Lutes Donna Lynch Lisa Main Douglas Major 104David Mannia Nanette Mark ley Larry Martin Mary Martinez Gail Masterson Linda Meyers Mary Meyers Joyce Miller Laura Miller Leslie Milliken John Mills Jerry Mitchell Cassandra Moffitt Martin Morrow Larry Morton Frederick Moryl Mark Mrozinski Steve Mrozinski Kerry McDonald Arlyn McEathron Debora McGann Dan McGuire Kathleen McPherson Sherri McQueen Frosh win float contest with sizzler Creative freshmen worked diligently at Carlo Nickerson's house to produce the first place float for the football homecoming. 105Dennis Nally James Neff Carla Nickerson Tara Nordstrom Russell Oake Mark Paul Randy Pravecek John Rehlander Laurel Rendleman Karen Renfro Hector Reyes Judy Risner Gaynel Runnels Dennis Rzepka Charles Sauers Jon Schaefer John Scofield Susan Sebasty Roger Smith Susan Smith Lee Ann Spaeth Sally Spaid Lori Stacy Judy Steams Denise Peterson Linda Peterson Celeste Pietsch Yvonne Pietsch Joy Pollard Judith Ponder Renee Ritschard Brenda Robinson Robert Robinson Peggy Roda Randy Rosenbaum Margaret Rowe Karol Sellers Scot Serry Richard Shall Donna Shaw James Sims Robert Smith Ruth Stemitzke Gary Stevens Shelley Stickler Donald Stoner Gail St ref ling Peggy Strong 106 Vicky Sullivan David Swank Tim Swift James Szalay Kathleen Taylor Kim Teska Lee Thomas Mark Tibbs Rose Tooth man Mike Touketto Peggy Truyaert Eugene Turczynski Sandee Vance Staci Van Schoiack John Van Schoyck Mike Van Wanzeele Judy Vice Cynthia Vollmer Andrea Volstorf Dale Voltz Dwaine Waak Michael Waak Steven Wade Bonnie Waldo Charles Wigant Jerry Wilkinson Scott Williams Charles Wojciechowski Tina Wolford Gail Wollert •5 Donna Ward Linda Warrington Joseph Watnick Tim Whitman Judy Wideman Trudy Wideman Christine Worthington John Yagoda Connie Yocum Julie Zarembka Michael Zmirski Roberta Zolman Donna ZwierzynskiClass rings and magazine sales We've got one year experience behind us, and two more years ahead of us. We're not new to N .P., but we're still learning a lot about high school. We are the sophomores. We've made a beginning in our high school career, but it's just a start, with a lot of hard work ahead of us. This is one of our most important years in high school, one of the busiest and most exciting. We, the class of '77, are doing all that we possibly can to better our learning and athletic abilities and make the most out of our second year of high school. Class officers: Annette Vermillion, secretary; Val Harber, treasurer; Jan Joslin, president; Bob Baroutte, vice president. Vickie Alvarado Jaime Antonuccl Becky Baker Tom Baughman Tara Bixby Allen Blad Marsha Blaze Don Bode Debbie Baugher Steve Bowell Kent Bozenski Linda Bozenski Karen Bruck Brenda Bush Shelley Bush Lori Cady Sue Carr Bob Childress Toni Cholasinski Michelle Clark Sandy Clark Joe Colglazier Jack Conner Dave Cook 108highlight sophomores’ year. Joh Oolph Betty Duncan Debbie Dunning Dan Dyer Bruce Elkins Randy Erickson Bill Farrington David Fecher Steve Feikas Greg Feltz Mike Filip Gregg Fischer Lenny Hall Denise Hammond Gene Hancz Kenith Hansen Val Harber Lloyd Haivllle Pam Heath Mary Ann Hensley Dennis Hertzberg Sheryl Holman Debbie Holmguest Debbie Howard Willard Hudson Lori Hunt John Hutts Tori Ice Theresa Jankowski Bill Jasinski 109Sophs level off to learning routine Jae Johnson Ray Johnson Jan JosIIn Lynne Joslin Vanessa Kampf Jenifer Kane Shai Kincaid Cathy King Peggi Ki zer Karin Klute Robin Klute Kristine Kratz Debbie Littell Thomas Lltza Steve Lowery Paula Lynch Cecilee Malone Jack Mannia Calvin Kulasa Kip Lamb Stuart Laue Doris Layman Ruth Lewis Larry Lineberry 110 The sophomore literature class is eager to leam.Richard Manuszak Diane Markert Alan Mark ley Thomas Martel I Jose Martinez Lois McGann Susan Milliken Andy Mills Betty Mills Jim Moffett Sharon Molenda Vicki Moorman Lynn Paxson Jackie Pearish Vickie Pentis Heidi Pfeiffer Susan Pietrowski Cheryl Pietsch Joni Robb Debbie Roesner Don Rose Ron Rose Glenda Rowe Jeff Rush Mike McQueeney Chris Miller John Miller Lisa Miller Margaret Miller Ray Miller Susan Morehouse Tom Nalepinski Robin Nickerson Mark 0' Laughlin Doug Palmer Gayle Parrett Maria Povlock Don Proctor Gayle Proud Jackie Renfro Scott Resetar Anne Rice Chris Rybicki Greg Samuelson Darrell Schell Karen Schiele Leanne Schmitt David Schrelber 111Joyce Schreiber Jayne Schroeder Joanne Schroeder Ken Schroeder Lynn Schwenk Jerry Serry Bill Shepherd Chris Sherfcun John Shrader Dwalne Seibe Roger Simon Debbie Singleton Tammy Swift Gail Tamow Pierre Terrault Glenda Thompson Mike Thompson Debbie Tibbs Annette Vermillion Tim Wagner Charlene Walker Nick Wallace Donna Ward Jean Ward Brenda Truex Jan Truex Susan Truyaert Jim Tuesburg Debbie Vande Zande Mary Vamak Mike Warfield Crill Warner Becky Warrington Yvonne Weir Todd Weist Vicki Wharton 112A lesson on how to hunt falcons. Sophomores create float for the birds 113 Debbie Dunning and Doris Layman pool their resour- Jfj ces In health class. I tilJuniors show true spirit of ’76. Our class of '76 anxiously awaits our chance to become Seniors. With only one year of high school left, we set out to make it one of our best. Along with the excitment of school, we had to start thinking of the future. Planning for the prom is the most hectic part of our high school years. As we look back on our past three years, we see fond and lasting memories. Our year ahead holds in store even more confusion and com- petition. We go forth with confidence that our last year will be one well remembered by N.P.H.S. Class officers; Bev Crum; treasurer; John Zolman, secretary; Ken Breaux, vice president; Jon Kane, president. Debbie Arendt Andy Baich Brian Bailey John Baldwin Becky Barnes Rick Barnes Michael Blaze Dennis Bode Becky Bradbum Kenny Breaux Sheila Brewer Donna Briskey Dave Behrens Nancy Bennett Ralph Bicknese Barbara Binkley Becky Blankenship Shirley Blankenship Pam Brown Patricia Bryant Chris Bums Debbie Burton Dave Bush Missy Buss 114Tammy Cady Richard Cain Chris Camalick Gina Clark Patty Clark Dawn Coan Betty Deutscher Kathy Devereaux Joyce DeWitt John Diedrich Trudy Dittmar Michelle Dopieralski Doug Fecher Carl Felker Alan Ferguson Kathy Flinchum Debbie Folger Laurie Fraser Carla Cohen Alan Conjalka Pat Conner Wendy Cornell Bev Crum Debbie DeNeve Tammy Draves Mike Ebersole Sheryl Elkins Richard Elkins Steve Engel Gary Evans Brenda Fritzen Debbie Gamble Bill Gamble Jackie Garoutte Jan Gerecke Steve Gierke Tom Hans Sally Harness Jeff Harris Mark Harville Charles Hauser Patty Heath 115Paul Hebner Julie Hedstrom Pat Heminger Diana Herod Deidre Hertzberg Betty Higgins Roy Layman Jeff Lenard Ann Lepley Connie Lindborg Sue Lineberry Kim Loucks Bill Kulwicki Nancy Kurd el Garth Lane Larry Laskoski Sherrie Lauver Leslie Lawson Harry Lusk Randy Main Sally Marker Mary Meehan Beth Merkousko Kathy Meyers 116Brian Miller Gina Miller Moneta Miller Franciso Montemayor Lupe Montemayor Cindy Morton Frank Moryl Tom Mrozinski Vickey Myers Mary McCarty Carol McCollum Kathy McCune Leisa Nugteren Lori Nugteren Pat O'Brien Darrell Olson George Oudhuis Rene Park ho use Donna McGawn Sue McPherson Sandy McQueeny Betty Nagy Kim Nickerson lohn Nowacki Juniors display sharp sense of humor. 117Cyndy Parrett Rhoda Persinger Cindy Peterson Martin Podemski Brad Proud Mike Quirk Cindy Sauers Diana Schroder Cheryl Shaw Kathy Shoue Debbie Simpson Larry Singletary Pam Rehlander Jan Robinson Chuck Roda John Romig Jane Rose Richard Rudecki Linda Sipes Ed Sipotz Greg Smith Kenny Smith Melinda Smith Phil Smith Tammy Smith Brett Stark Riki Starnes John Stevens Roger Sudlow Bart Swanson Robert Ward Robin Ward Dennis Watkins Laura Watkins Barb Watson Bob Wayer 118Rodney Weist Shelley Westphal Mike Whiteman Christine Wlddup Alan Wilhelm Tammy Williams Cindee Yeater Kevin Young John Zolman Carleen Wilson Carol Wolbert Rick Wolf Andy Wolfe Cindy Woodruff Dan Wrobleski Juniors pull for a Cougar victory. 119 Jeff Lenard, Mark Ingole, Ed Sipotz, Steve Engel, Alan Ferguson, and Randy Main strain at the rope in the tug-of-war during the Olympics.SENIORS FLOWER - Yellow Rose COLORS - Mint Green and White SONG - "Corner of the Sky" MOTTO - For yesterday is but a dream and tommorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.Twenty seniors inducted into NHS. Curtis Ackerman Mark Adnson Patricia Albin Susan Allen Christina Alvarado Linda Anders Dennis Anderson Jannie Anderson Jill Anderson Marcella Anderson Cynthia Andrysiak Colleen ArtistTamara Bennitt James Biehl Sharon Birchfield Richard Bladecki 123 Debra Blosser Becky Borders Monique Boulay Jean BoytsDodd gains position on All-State Choir. Kim Buell James Bunion Tracie Bush Dan Butler Judith Calhoun Cheryl Carr Shirley Carr Stephen Carr 124 Karen DePoy Sharon Deutscher Larry Dodd Debra Dolph Matthew Clark Shelley Colston Michael Edged Mary Ekovich Charles Evans Rex Eckert Debbie Ness wins D.A.R. award. Kathy Flitter Sharlene Fox James Gadacz Dennis Galloway Brian Galvas Rick Gesse Daniel Gilpin Randal Gourley 126Richard Green Linda Grimm Charles Haddock Susan Hahn Susan Harness Ann Hattabaugh Jeffrey Hawkins Susan Hebner 127 Lorrie Hendricks Mary Higgins Joan Hill Judy HorvathG. McPherson J. Monroe win talent show. Cindy Huston Kim Ice Mercedes Johnson Pat Kane Terri Kelley Laurel Kern Dale Kovas Christine Kulasa 128Diane Loree Lora Lotter Jay Loucks Duane Lowery Jody Lucas Carl Magers Kathleen Mangold Robert Mattasits 129 Leon Meyers Dale Miller David Miller Jean MonroeJohn Saylor wins third sectional title. Steven Moore Brad Morrie Constance Mrozinski Donald Mrozinski Debra Ness Douglas Neumann Jeffrey Neumann Sue NewtonCheryl Oliver Rodney Oliver Marc Pfeiffer Charles Phillippe 131 Jeffrey Reinhold Cathy Richardson Rachelle Ritschard Frank Robinson 4 Lisa Smith earns first girl’s letter jacket. Eugene Rowe Rodney Rush Amy Saltzgaber Diane Saunders John Saylor Julie Saylor Michael Schreiber Karen Schroeder Philip Schwenk Donald Scofield Roberta Scott Belinda SebastyJody Seniff Kenneth Shead Kevin Sherbun Deborah Shock Carol Sikorski Robert Simon Sally Simpson Tim Sink a 133 Sheri Sisk Lisa Smith Robert Snyder Laura StepanekJim Gadacz establishes new rushing record Curtis Swank Michael Swift Warren Tipton Terry Toth Ronald Touketto Linda Travis Sandy Troxell Deborah Tuesburg Richard VanSchoyck Maryellan VanWanzeele Vicki Volstorf Kenneth VoylesTerry Whitman Linda Wojciechowski Brooke Wolff Donna Wood 135 Glenn Wood Ie Ellen Woodruff Beth Woolsey Annette ZarembkaROBERT ZELASKO KIM ZIGLER Our school journey finally ends with ... m Dennis Galloway discusses the possibility of a blank diploma with Diann Hertzberg prior to commencement. Mr. Gloss, Senior Sponsor fixes collar on a graduate's gown. 136 GRADUATIONMr. Billy Walker provides Commencement Curt Ackerman becomes first graduate of the Class of 1975. Address. Culmination of graduation is the traditional moving of the tassle to the right side. Shelley Colston proudly shows her diploma to her father—who is also a member of the Class of 1975, from Laporte High School. Seniors do not always end their high school activities with graduation. Graduates who are members of the Cougar CadettesADVERTISING Advertising is designed to inform consumers of the many products available o n the mar- ketplace. Today the selection of a product to meet the need of the individual consumer requires study-much study by the consumer. Advertising, which gives the consumer facts is most beneficial to him, to the nation and to the economic system.PATRONS of the CLASS of 1975 Mr. Mrs. Earl G. 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You will remember being a slave, to a course, a club—and even the yearbook. Yet, the ac- complishments of the staff members who put this annual together have many to thank—the faculty, the student body, the photographer (Tony), the advertisers, and many others. We had our mind boggling days, and now that the book is complete, we hope you enjoy the memories. The Staff 149150151152«V. ",