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Walter Reuther Central High School Yearbook 1988
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Who'd Ever Guess
Contents
Where We Are ......................................... p. 2
Who We Are .......................................... p. 13
What We Do . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. p. 30
STILL WAITING FOR WINDOWS
A unanimous vote finally decided
the fate of our windows, which have
been a school board topic for about
five years.
"This building was supposed to
be the first in the district to be
done," stated Dennis Goff, our custodian. "The new windows will be
adequate and have the high-tech
glass look," he added.
This building was once used as
the Educational Support Center,
now located in the old Montgomery
Wards building. About the time that
the grade schools got their windows
replaced, the ESC moved into the
new building and the subject was
dropped.
This year, Reuther was again considered for window restoration. Von
Hayden Supply Co. along with Potente Decorating Co. were hired to
do the job. However, their contract
was cancelled after 30 windows
were done because work was behind sched~ and the replaced windows did not meet quality standards.
Graham Architectual Products
Corp. has been awarded the new
job. They will replace all of the exterior windows. The frames will be
made of aluminum. They have put in
one example window in room 108.
The total cost: $198, 770.00. The
aluminum windows will seal better
which will cut heating costs in the
winter, but some worry that the hightech look will lessen the architectural beauty and value of the building.
Above: An old one and the only new one. Below: No sunlight in these rooms this year.
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Top: Andrea feeds
the Apple .
Top : Scott digs what
he reads .
Middle : Bob helps
with research .
Middle : Grant
checks up on Mike
Mayhall.
Bottom: Jodi Ostergard explains her
idea .
Bottom: Kris Powell
checks out the lat est Car & Driver.
CIRCULATING IN THE LIBRARY
It's like a comic strip; every day
brings a new laugh or thought. It is
characterized by Andrea Denninger's rhythmic tapping on the
computer (machine-gun like sometimes), or Bob Anderson's radiobound classical symphonies.
Reuther's library is out of the ordinary - off the wall almost. Students
as well as teachers come in with the
most outrageous news, not to mention gossip. The library staff is
friendly; there's good cheer and
spirit that just rubs off on you when
you walk in. It's hard to leave there
depressed.
It's a social gathering place, a
"school square" if you will. The
studying environment is very warm.
The library itself emits an aura of
friendliness. It's very antique, almost medieval. It doesn't have as
many books as large school libraries do, but students manage to get
around those obstacles. It does
have a computer though so it's not
that ancient.
If you can't find a place to go, the
library pops into mind almost
drawn to it like a temple. It's so easy
to find a cozy place to study. If you
are in the mood for a chat, the staff
will always find time for you. The library is the best example of
Reuther's family feeling.
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Mural Magic Decorates Reuther Halls
We have many talented students here at
Reuther Alternative High School who show
their talent by painting murals on the walls
along the hallways of the building . Some
paintings include such things as unicorns ,
pictures from magazines or things they have
drawn from their own imaginations . The students paint what is important to them because it shows their outlook on life and what
they like . We are very proud of what the
students here at Reuther have done , and we
enjoy the pictures they paint.
Mickey points to the way to the " Dean ' s Magic Kingdom ".
Merlin ' s Magic World
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Above, Lee Beyer works diligently on his
sailboat .
Left, Calvin and Hobbes play outside Nancy Brand's room .
Below left, Rich Schneider concentrates
on each little detail.
Below right, The Grand Wizard watches
over Reuther's halls.
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Lori Smith greets c us tomers who
want the ir ha ir cut , c leaned, and
styled .
Not Just Another Job But A Learning Experience.
Robert Hughes learning how to trouble·
shoot exhaust systems .
Work Experience is a program in
which a student (junior or senior)
who works at a paying job for 15
hours a week , or a volunteer job 5
hours a week , can receive a ~ credit for each quarter they are at Reuther.
Some of the jobs that the students work for are fast food restaurants , grocery stores, clothing
stores, gas stations, nurse aides
and teacher aides .
Left , Jell Johnson looks proud in the produce department. Right , Lori Murphy
c hecks up on overdue video rentals .
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Bill Morris serves up a hot sandwich .
Student Run School Store
Top , Tracy Howard rings up two donuts and a
chocolate milk . Middle, Doug Warmann eats on
the job. Bottom, Kathy Davis cleans up after a
hectic lunch hour.
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E.B.C.E. Bridges School And Work
The Experienced Based Career Education Pro gram , (E .B.C .E.) , is a bridge between the classroom and the "real world ''. The program allows
students to work directly with adults in all walks of
life . Students gain academic credit, explore career opportunities , and learn much about themselves . In addition, students can earn two full
credits per quarter. Students are at job sites of
their choice three days a week and in the classroom working on school work for the other two .
This is the eighth year for the E.B.C.E. program
at Reuther. Joyce Gyurina is the coordinator of
the program . She plans for guest speakers and
tours of the various businesses and industries
throughout the Kenosha area.
Students in the program gave various reasons
for participating . Wendy McKimmey said , " To get
experience on what it's like to work in the real
world ." Jim Aarnio stated he joined E.B .C.E.,
" For the credits ." Kim Brooks really enjoys the
program . She commented , " It ' s different from the
regular classes , and it's fun ."
Above , Jim Aarnio sands a truck at K.U.S.D.
Upper right, Julie Gianakos works on electronic equipment at
Manu -Tronics
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Middle left , Rachel Voight selects an item at Flair Styling Studio ; middle
right , Tracy Ostergaard works with children at Vernon Elementary
Bottom , Joyce Gyurina talks to a perspective employer.
R.E.A.L.: #1 Dropout Prevention Program
The R.E.A.L. Program is the districts # 1 dropout
prevention program . It gives the 11th and 12th grade
students opportunities to develop life skills, confidence and knowledge . Students usually join the
R.E.A.L. program when other alternatives have not
worked .
This program is only offered at Reuther Alternative
High School. Students in the program have many
unusual school experiences . They volunteer at daycare centers , nursing homes, hospitals and career
interest sites to earn credits towards graduation .
They also learn how to manage a small business ,
which is located in the school. During the fourth quarter they can enroll in regular classes to earn the
remaining credits.
Students seem to relate to the program itself. Billy
Turner said, "It's a good way to get a lot of credits.
It's good for job references and you don 't have to
stay in the same class all day." Rick Rumphol stated, "The program is all right."
Left to right , Mike Crane, Matt Newhouse, Pat DeRemer, Dennis
Smith , Rick Rumphol , Aida Owen , Luke Le Rosch , Billy Turner, Don
Page , Scott Farnsworth , Rich Pate , Rick Sebena
Scott debates if he should step into his phone booth and turn into
Superman!?!
Middle right , Agron Ferati all dressed up in his " duds" while
working at Kenosha Memorial Hospital.
Bottom left , Pat thinks about her response , while Rick Rumphol
and Rich Pate look on .
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Reuther Students Gather In Many Places:
Where do you find Reuther students? You will find them at Ca reer Day at the Elk ' s Club doing
their best to prepare for the fu ture . They will also gather in the
parking lot for a surprise fire drill .
Instead of black birds, the black
leather " birds" of Reuther flock
to the park . Assemblies will also
bring out the Reuther groupies .
Sitting on the steps sharing lunch
with a friend is also a typical Reuther hang out .
Top row , left to right , Jay Blanchard , Cortez Sherrard ; bottom row , left
to right , Tracy Forrest , Kristy Hoffman , Kim Davis .
Middle row, right, Assembly introduces Reuther students to
mimes.
Middle row , left , Fire drill practice brings out the Reuther fam ily.
Bottom row, right , Gina Bailey and Nannette Aker (top) enjoy
their lunch together.
Bottom row , left , Break time in the park means laughs and conversa ·
lion .
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Guidance Department Helps
Students Progress and Grow
''A Rose Does Not Presume To Be A Lilly ... ''
The mural states above the Guidance
Office Department (G .0 .0.). The people
in the G.O.D . strongly believe in this and
try to teach the students to be themselves and not someone else . The counselors, Joyce Schnepf and Elaine Clark,
are always willing to lend a helpful hand to
any student who needs it . They also help
with credit checks, choosing a college or
a career, or just there to listen and help
with any problem a student might have .
The aide, Theresa, and the secretary,
Sue, are always ready to sell candy bars
or doughnuts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Besides this, they also type transcripts, do grades and keep records for
testing. As Joyce said it, "This is a place
where people care."
The G.O.D. provides a lot of information
and services to the students. If you ever
have a problem or a question about something, then G.0.0. is the place to go .
Upper left, Elaine Clark flashes her great smile.
Middle left, Joyce Schnepf frowns as she tries to figure out
a scheduling problem.
Middle right , Theresa Martine greets students with her
friendly smile.
Lower left, Sue Nigbor does her best to assist the students
and advisors.
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Open Gym Jumps On Tuesday Nights
SLAM! goes the ball as it's spiked
over the volleyball net. Yes , it's an other Tuesday night of open gym here
at Reuther. Open gym is an activity
that started during the 1983-84 school
year. It Vo{elcomes students to come
and play volleyball, basketball or just
exercise . Loran Hein, the math-calculus teacher, has been the chaperone
for almost two years now.
Open gym , which can be used for
extra or make-up credit for physical
education, is intended for Reuther students only and costs nothing . Erika
Bosman, a senior says, " It's something to do on Tuesday nights. " That
seems to be the popular answer
among open-gym goers asked .
Bill Morrone commented, "I think if
the pool were open it would be more
fun and maybe more people might
show up ." This might account for the
25 -30 people that show up for open
gym each time it's held . That is not
very many considering the student
count. I guess some people have better things to do on Tuesday nights than
to come back to the place they have
just escaped .
Top left , Erika Bosman warms up ; Top right ,
Where 's the ball? ; Center, Two former students,
Mike Oswalt and Chuck Oseman , reach for new
heights; Lower left , Brad Escola makes a decent
serve; Lower right , Dani Bezotte invents a game
called shuffle ball.
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Secretaries, Custodians and Aides
Deserve Our Gratitude
If you need a bandage or change for
the pop machine, there's a good
chance Karen or Nancy, the secrec
taries in the main office, will help.
Dennis Goff, our head custodian,
oversees the physical plant's operations inside and out, top to bottom .
With his able crew, Fran Bastman, Ron
Becker, Ned Harper (boiler man), Darrel Reck , and Mary Romano, they clean
the restroom, halls and classrooms so
we start fresh each day.
Finally, our teacher's aides enable
our school and several of its programs
to offer more personalized help,
whether it's a problem in math or a
problem getting to class on time.
For all their various services, we are
indeed grateful.
Top, Karen Bockeloh sorts the teachers' mail and Nancy Piller records
the days attendance; Center, Dennis Goff doubles as snow remover and
tour guide; Bottom , Susan Swiatko, Ann McDonald , Kathy Vite-Hazelton,
Betsy McBride and Leslie Tenuta - all in supportive roles .
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Mommy?
Pregnancy, birth
Over and done .
Toddlers , teens,
Have not yet begun .
Moments of joy,
Memories of tears .
Things to happen
So many years.
Clothes , toys
A fortune spent.
Friends , parties ,
Came and went.
Yesterday happy,
Today blue .
Mind boggled ,
What to do?
Sunrise to sunset ,
Responsibility yours .
Cleaning , feeding ,
So many chores .
There ' s no going back ,
Only ahead .
Think for yourself ,
Don't be misled.
Please I beg,
Hear my plea .
Don't let it happen ,
Don 't be like ME!
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School-Age Parents Expand Program
The School-Age Parents program
has between 50 to 65 students
throughout the year. Because of
this increase , the program now occupies two classrooms .
The students enroll in academic
classes, but are tutored individually.
Besides this , they also have family
living and child development
classes .
Reuther is the only school in the
Kenosha Unified School District
that has this helpful program .
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Top , Mary Plovanich and Joanne Reli c h, tea chers; Middle , Eating and studying for two ;
Bott o m, Yo landa Wil li ams and Michelle Bl oom
Principal Introduces His T.A. Group
Sam Pacifico , Principal ; Angela Garcia , Anne Richter and Cindy Carlson
Mike Barnes
Jason Petit
Leslie Jacobs
Amy Carroll
Angel Quiroz
" This is your Captain speaking : All hands on
deck ."
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JONI MITCHELL HANDLES
NUTTY HALF DOZEN
Standing : Diane Anderson and
Janine Lundskow Seated : Julian Garcia and Gloria Lopez
Left : Manuel Ramirez
Right : Norma Guerrero
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WILD BUNCH BLOSSOMS AROUND
NANCY AND MARILYN
Bottom to Top : Jason Somerville , Ryan Feuker, Wayne Vincent , Jul ia LaNee , Ray Mays , Sue
Swaitko , Aide , John Norris , Nancy Brand , Dave Bruneau , Ben Paar, Kevin Knautz , Mike
Salerno
Brian Beard
Right to Left: Patricia Hargrove, Marilyn Wade , Ryan Feuker, Kathy Reddick
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Vern 's
Verbose
Vagabonds
Verily veered to this vineyard visiting the
valued vaults of knowledge and venturing
towards their veritable vocation .
Tami Jandrowski, Frank Barca and Paul
Antaramian
Above , Jay Blanchard
The elements of the science
lab .
Below, Lee Beyer, Rene Haebig and Tonya Hadley
Rene's Rascals
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Top to bottom, left to right, Joe Hauck, Chad Exner, Dawn Bowen, Dan Cina , Chris Felter, Mike
Salerno, Paula Blaisdell , Sonia Spencer, Nannette Aker, Tracy Clark, Lori Kauzrich , Nancy Kaye ,
Pat Wade and Damon Morris .
Vern Wienke , Mike Dunnington, Alia Musitif
and Frank Ritacca
Nancy 's Champs
History does not always repeat itself. For
the first time in four years Nancy's
L.E.A.R.N . group won some of the Block
competition . At the Block picnic they were
first in volleyball. Nancy's volleyball games
usually resembled bowling. On the retreat,
their rocket for freedom tied for first . Also,
for once their tower didn't resemble a spider. At tug of war Nancy's blockheads gave
it their all and again came out as winners .
However on the retreat they did seem to
be "lost in the woods" a while before they
could survive the survival course . Finding
the course seemed to be the biggest challenge of all. As everyone knows "English"
teachers seem to have trouble with directions and that says it all. The group always
follows the leader no matter how misguided.
Top , Jody Benicek ; bottom, Tracy Forrest
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JOYCE GATHERS HER CLAN
Joyce's Cherubs
Joyce ' s T.A.' s are really
great! They pass all of their
classes and are never late .
They 're all going to gra duate ; we 're certain of that
or Joyce will pitch a fit and
turn them blue , purple , and
black .
That sounds like a threat ,
but they are such sweet
things that under those
black leather jackets , they
all have wings .
L.E .A.R.N. Group at Eichelman Park, Fall ' 87
GRANT'S GROUP TRUCKS
Grant ' s Career has Variety
George Rasmussen , Doug (Wo rm) Warmann , Marc Briceno, Mark Marescalco , Chris Bell
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Grant Sanford's Career has taken
many turns and curves from trucking
to teaching. He also met Walter
Reuther along the way at a job interview with the Teamsters . Of all the
jobs he's had Grant stated , "I like
teaching the best ."
Mark
Marescalco
Below: F.R.: Keri Sikorsky , Jennifer Lenfestey , Johna Treu , Tammy Hollman ; S.R.: Cindy
Gamez, Steve Schiavo, Suzie Pontillo; T.R .:
Cristina Cutler, Isaac Melendez , Latonya
Frazier, Lisa Perry; L .A.: Jan Messersmith,
Michelle Pawlowski, Nick Salerno, Dana
Roberts, Joyce Schnepf, Jesus Hernandez
CHRIS GOOFS OFF!
T .A.' s Report Childish Behavior
Yes, the Dean of Students was caught with his fingers up, so to speak. Erica Bosman and Stacey Anderson, both members of the yearbook class, arranged for
the photograph of their T.A. group. Afterwards they
complained that Chris was acting like a regular rug
rat. What could they do - send him to the Dean of
Students?
Top: Kevin Davis, Chris Gabrhel, Erica Bosman , Stacey Andersen, Robert Kingery . Bottom: Chris washing dishes; Stacey and Zeppellin ; Brian Crane
Top : Danette Bezotte , Jackie Bilski Bottom: Dan Erwin , Frank
Sherman , Ray (Square) Quiroz
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Top, Lori Smith and Wilma Alford ; bottom , Reg ina Johnson and Bill
Morris .
Chuck's
Choice Chums
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Kathy Reddick, Amy Petersen ,
Renee Cornelius , Marcia Gonzales, Chuck Stahlman, Tasha
Brendum, David Grant, and Kris
Powell.
Manuel Gonzales and Larry Thomas
Yolanda Steele
Robert Oswalt
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Bob's Bodacious Boingers!
When in the course of human events it finally transpires
that the proper number of academic credits have been accumulated by each coherent
advisee, it becomes necessary to say, "Fare thee well,
Graduate!" ... even if reluctantly ,
Bob Anderson
Rhonda Stein, Robert Olivas, Robert Lapp , Regina Johnson, Wilma Alford, Chris Shilts, Bob, Nadine
Shilts and Tracy Howard
Troy Johnson and Karen Odegaard
Loran Hein, Jim Sanderson , Shane Wilson, Darrin Aarnio , Cassandra Knight and Donna
Golubovic
Loran' s Laudable Lineup
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MARY NELL'S MONKEYS
Trying to think of a name for her
group was a task for Mary Nell
Sauls , math teacher . She first
thought of Saul ' s Squirrels . That
would have been appropriate except they really did not climb too
well at the retreat. However, this
group is to be congratulated that
they did not die of laughter when
their teacher landed flat on her
back trying to scale the log on
the obstacle course . Then she
thought Mary Nell's Monkeys
might be more appropriate . They
certainly came up looking like
monkeys when their "tower" fell
flat. Thinking back they also
looked a good deal like monkeys
running and hiding in the woods .
Monkeys or not, according to
Mary Nell, they were the best of
the Block of 1987-88.
U.L .: " Mary Nell , are you on first?"
U.R. : " Jon Liggett , are we boring you?"
Back : Mary Nell Sauls, Julie Clifford, Julie Rogers , Scott Hoffman , Philip Noto,
Tony Bellantonio , Roger Stein , Jeff Kuhl ,
Arthur Perez; Front : Carol Stupey, Melissa Kranzush , Ron Lafayette , Sherri
Blackshear, Jennifer Olsen , Chris Mendez and Ruben Vasquez
Brenda Gum and Jennifer Olsen seem to
be missing the joke Julie Clifford and Ju lie Rogers are enjoying .
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PAUL'S PSYCHO
CERAMICS
''Keep
Your
Jeff Johnson
Eye
fixed on the path to
the top. Don't forget to look in front
of you . The last
step depends on
the first.
Lynne Pearlman
Watch
Your
Step
but don't let that
distract you from
the highest goal.
The first step depends on the last."
- R. Daumal
U.L .: Paul Kafer ; U.R., Karena Buttera
The cook deserves a second helping .
B.L. - R: Chris Palovich, Paul Kafer, Louie Marini, Mike Ritchie ,
Scott Larsen , Lisa Reagles ; F: Rich Regina , Amy Emerson, Carrie
Rhode, Jeff Johnson, Alex Potts, Corey Martell
Chris Schantek
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Ruth Vandervort
Paul Jecevicus
Jody Hix
D.J . Ehlert
Kim Hollis
Front : Dave LeClair, Rock Mack , Cindy Snell, and Ruth Middle : Cathy Barbian, Jodi Christman , Rachel Dibble and Steve Schiavo Last: Gina
Gennaccaro and Jim Torres
Ruth's Group Plans for the Future
D.J. Ehlert, Jody Hix, and Bob
Jensen started the year as the T.A.
group with the fewest members.
After a few weeks, Lisa Graves
joined. At the start of second quar-
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ter twelve new LEARN students
were included. They were initiated
during the potato peeling ceremony
of the Reuther Thanksgiving Dinner.
They meet once a week to discuss
school affairs, community affairs,
world affairs and the Great Books of
the Twentieth Century. At present
they are raising money to send Lee
lacocca to Nicaragua .
Al 's LEARN GROUP INSPIRING
Front: John Norris , Jim Wathan , Craig Stinefast , Chris We isinger Middle : Al Jones, Kurt St. Peter, Jeanne Swanson, Ruby Guiterrez , Mike
Pawlowski, Mark Wells ; Back : Tricia Johnson , Tasha Linn, Kelly Rotunda , Trina Gray , Ryan Bosman
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Sherri Blackshear
tries to strike out Al
Jones.
There once was a teacher named Al
Whose LEARN students sometimes were swell
Often they would try
A few could even fly .
And all gave Al tall tales to tell.
Al Jones
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ELAINE'S ''HALL OF FAME"
All members of Elaine ' s
group .have now been at
Reuther one year. Some
have been on the honor roll,
and all have been named
Student of the Week at
least once . They are work ing hard this semester, and
they are looking forward to
graduation . Their career
plans are varied , but look
for these young people to
go places!
Top: Robert Brunello, Candy Hamsing , Donna Moore, Angie Sward , Elaine Clark
Bottom : F.R. : Candy Hamsing, L'Rae Piencikowski , Kathy Davis; M.R.: Elaine Clark, Angie
Sward , Scott Proft ; T.R. : Neal Ostergaard
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ALBERTA'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS
Left: F.R.: Pat Hargrove ,
Tina Johnson, Katie
Richter ; S.R. : Tina Quardokus, Alberta Steinhoff , Dennis Rosko , Heidi Killips ; T.R.: Dave Wi ch ers he i m, Robert
Hughes , Bill Morrone ,
Shane Ingram , Ron
Johnson, Ryan Czarnecki , Ed Davis ; F.R .:
Chris Mosey, Eric Ross,
Jim Chostner
Alberta's LEARN group was on top
of the sophomore class scholastically
speaking. Her students passed more
classes than any of the other Block
groups . They can also claim the only
sophomore student to be on the Honor
Roll the first quarter! They may not
have won the volleyball or softball
games, but they achieved where it
counts - in the classroom .
Above: Tina Quardokus and Charles Causey are hard at work .
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Registration: Choice or Torture?
"Freedom of choice,"
said junior student Tracy
Howard. That's what
makes registration at
Reuther different from
the other high schools.
The freedom to choose
any class you want. Reg istration happens every
quarter at Reuther.
Most students like the
idea that they can pick
the classes, times and
teachers they want, but
there were some drawbacks expressed by the
students . The most mentioned complaint was the
long lines for some of the
classes.
A typical comment
was: "I don't like students who cut in front of
other students", said
senior student Lori
Smith . But students
agree that selecting
classes is better than
being assigned to
classes.
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Reuther Report Represents Opinions
It first appeared on the counter of
the library in January of ' 87 , and has
been showing up regularly ever
since, about once a month . It is the
school newspaper otherwise known
as The Reuther Report.
The newspaper is advised by
Vern Wienke who is also the
founder. The reporters, typists, editors , poetry writers and artists are
all students ; no other adults take
part in the work except for the printer and the advisor.
In short The Reuther Report is
made by the students for the students . Most of the students read
and enjoy the paper. Julie Rogers
said, "It's too short." Tracy Forrest
summed it up , " It gives people a
chance to express their opinions
and feelings."
Bilingual Program Promotes Achievements
Luis Enjoys Teaching.
Luis Cobo, the Bilingual teacher here at Reuther, was born in Quito, Ecuador. He received
his high school education at Senn High School
in Chicago . From high school, Luis went on to
attend Wright State University in Dayton, Oh io.
Luis commutes to Reuther from out of town .
He's only here a few hours in the morning. The
remainder of his day is spent teaching at another area high school. Luis enjoys working
here . He says that we have a good school district that shows a concern for learning styles.
Luis Cobo hopes to be teaching here for a long
time .
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The Arts Are Alive!
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Top , Lisa Genthe-Pope directs our music -making from the Vatican West ;
Middle , The Reuther Choir: Lynne Pearlman , Kristy Hoffman , Suzie Pon tillo , Dani Bezotte , LeAnn Butterfield , Ann Richter, Jackie Bilski , and Jeff
Johnson , performing " Charleston , Flappers and Razzamatazz "; Bottom ,
Mark Cutler playing classical guitar.
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Top , Donna Golubovic enjoys her project ; middle, Most everybody
is busy except the class clown ; bottom, Jeff Dieckhoff battles the
blank page .
Program Blocks Tenth Grade
The Block Program involves a
lot of activities .These activities
are held for several reasons :
First , to establish an atmosphere
in which the students feel com fortable. Second , to create a
bond between student and staff.
Third , to improve student 's attendance and attitude towards
school. The Block students have
gone on a retreat , had a picnic to
begin the year and held an Ethnic
Dinner during their lunch hour.
The Ethnic Dinner was a great
success . The Block students all
brought in a different dish representing their own nationality. During the dinner they played different
songs , such as Irish folk songs, Polish
polkas and Italian opera .
The Block Picnic was also fun for a lot
of students . They played baseball , volleyball and ate food that had been brought in
by the students themselves. Several stu dents shared their feelings about the pic nic with us . Sherri Blackshear said , " I
liked it a lot; it was fun; also we should
have more trips ."
Top, Julie Rogers , Nanette Aker , Paula Blaisdell, Hope Ross , Jennifer Olson , Brenda
Gum , Tina Quardokus and Dawn Bowen, waiting for the Ethnic Dinner to begin ; middle,
Food enough to calm the savage beast - blockhead! bottom , Tony Bellantonio , Joel
Hottman and Chad Exner prove that blockheads can be stuffed .
Top , Nicole Ruffalo , don 't you know how to wind your
pasta ?;
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REUTHER FAMILY
One of the unique events held at Reuther is the annual
Thanksgiving Dinner. Th is tradition was started years ago when
the alternative school was the Tremper Night School. Due to the
family atmosphere it was decided to celebrate this togetherness by sharing a dinner.
Students , faculty and staff donate canned foods for the Headstart students as their admission ticket . Chris Gabrhel said ,
" Many of the students donate more than one item of canned
goods because they get the satisfaction of helping less fortunate people in the community ."
Several locally-owned grocery stores donated the turkeys
this year. T.A. groups , faculty and staff members helped out by
bringing all the other trimmings needed for the celebration. Everyone helped prepare the food . Twelve students from Ruth
Vandervort's L.E.A.R.N. group peeled over sixty pounds of potatoes in one hour!
Reuther students and staff decorated and set up tables for
one hundred people. Three hundred people enjoyed the feast
before the lunch breaks were over. All the leftovers were taken
to the Shalom Center to share with the needy.
Dan Ervin summed up everyone 's feelings by saying , " It
makes Reuther seem more like a family than a school." This is
just one more example of things we do that makes this a special
school.
" All of you better get out of line ; there ' s just
enough food here for me."
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TRADITION CONTINUES
" Jeepers Kevin , should we eat stuffing or potatoes? " " Well golly
gee , Elden , I just don 't know."
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ADVISORY SPONSORS DANCE
We the Students ...
The Student Advisory is made up of
15-20 students representing their respective Teacher Advisory group .
They meet with Chris Gabrhel,
Reuther ' s own " Speaker of the
House " , who presides over the gatherings . Students interested in joining can
just " show up " at these meetings to
express their views and opinions .
There is no general election .
The Advisory decides which student
activities will take place . Last Decem ber, the Advisory scheduled Reuther's
first Christmas dance. A D.J. played
everyone ' s favorite songs .
Top: Chris Gabrhel , LaMonte Henry, Jackie Bilski , Dani
Bezotte , Doug Warman , Robert Lapp , Tina Brownell, Jim
Chostner, Leo Belt , Scott Bogdala , Chris Ralph , Dan Ervin,
Neal Ostergard , Tammy Hoffman, Lynne Pearlman , Erika
Bosman .
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Center left : Doug Warman considers
an issue. Cent e r middle : Dani Bezotte
looking for an opinion . Center right:
Ray Quiroz and Cindy Garcia c oming
to the dance .
Bottom left : D.J. at Christmas dance
se lects next song. Bottom middle :
Jody Hix dancing in her chair . Bottom
right : Tracy Forrest and Kevin Davis
slow dancing and swaying to the mu·
sic .
Infant Lab Grows Up
The Infant Lab started in Sept . 1981 with
12 babies and since then has grown to 28
infants . In June there will be over 65 mothers
that will have graduated from this program .
The program has 3 goals : 1. to teach parenting, 2. graduate the parents with children , 3.
to give children a stimulating first two years .
The lab has a professional staff of 2
teachers ; 5 aides and 1 part time aide . Stu dents who are not parents may also take the
class to learn parenting for their future use. It
is a very popular Reuther elective .
The Infant Lab has gotten much publicity
over the years . It has been on the Charles
Kuralt and Phil Donahue shows and featured
in many magazines and newspapers. An article about the lab was even run in a newspaper in South Africa . It is one of the programs
that make Reuther an unique school.
Joan Danielson , teacher in tl'letn fant Lab.
Rhetta Wiggins and Jacob cutting
out a tree of play dough .
Natashia learning to play the
tambourine .
Angelo ready to throw the ball.
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There's No Business
Like Reuther's Business
Kathy Baas makes sure students tend to business.
Practice makes perfect in Typing Class.
Computer Class helps prepare students for the future .
Chris Shilts really concentrates on her bookkeeping .
It's Not Over 'Til Your Brain Aches!
The dreaded last two days of the
quarter are the finals . A survey was
taken and the results are in! 62 % of
the students felt the finals made
them take the end of the quarter seriously . 48% felt they benefited from
the finals . 82 % of the teachers preferred to use the final exam process. A few expressed concern that
the finals caused too much stress.
Maybe the best thing is that the students only attend for half of the day.
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Right , Shane?
At the Yearbook Seminar in Whitewater, 1-r,
Todd Woodzick, Stacey Andersen , Leo Belt
and Tammy Hoffman .
Work On
Yearbook
Never Ends
Nadine and Chris Shilts find sponsors.
L-R, rop: Tracy Forrest , Erika Bosman , Stacey Anderson, Tammy Spencer, Chris Shilts, Lori
Smith , Nadine Shilts , Robert Lapp , Dan Erwin ; 1-r, bottom : Tammy Hoffman , Tracy Smoody, Jim
Torres, Paula Baisdell , Bill Morris , Gina Bailey, Doug Warman, Robert Olivas and Jay Prestrel.
The day good notes pay off
This yearbook was not produced
during the class second quarter. It
began last summer when Nancy
Kaye took the first photographs during registration. It picked up momentum first quarter when students like
Lori Smith, Bob Lapp, Nadine Shilts,
Stacey Andersen and Tammy Hoffman stayed after school one day a
week to plan the contents. It continued for six weeks into the third quarter with Tracy Smoody, Bill Morris
and Robert Olivas working everyday
until Ron mailed it the day it was
due.
Without all of their help (and Manley at Cairo's Camera Shop) what
you are looking at would never have
appeared before your eyes .
Sherlock Starts Correcting
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1988 YEARBOOK
SPONSORS
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First Bank SE
Frank's Diner
Holleb's
Kenosha News
Kids Capers Childrens Outlet
Kopper Kitchen
LaMacchia Travel Agency
Marine Bank S.N.A.
Pacetti's Music Ltd.
Snap-On Tools
Bob Stevens Pharmacy
Teddy's Carry Outs
Tenuta's Deli
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