In Memory of Anthony Huggins A yearbook is a coalition of memories. To each person a memory could be happy or painful. This year's yearbook will bring back many happy remem­ brances, but it will also bring back a painful one. On November 14, 1987 Anthony Huggins passed away early in the morning. He had fought against lupus, but had lost. He was only 18 years old and a 3-year senior. His death came as a shock to friends and faculty alike. As Christians, sometimes we tend to forget that all of us have struggles with our relationship with Christ. Not many people knew Anthony had morning de­ votions, which he had even before he attended Blue Mountain Academy. One subject he felt very strongly about was the Second Coming of Christ. He told many of his friends that he felt it was quite near. His walk with the lord became closer. During his illness he kept encouraging his father. He would tell him that he was in Jesus' hands now, so don't worry. Anthony was also an encouragement to his friends. He would listen to their problems, something a true friend would do. The death of someone who is close to you is always painful, but even more so when it's someone your own age. Death seems so final, but someday soon we will see Anthony at the gates of Heaven. In his memory, the Echoes Staff of 1987-88 dedicate this page. 1 ECHOES BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY 1987-1988 FRESHMEN ......... ..... ........................... .. .. .... .. 14 SOPHOMORES ....................... ........ ... ................. 20 JUNIORS ......... ~ .... .. ....... ..... .... .... .. ................... 26 SENIORS .. .. ....................................... .... ......... 32 FACULTY .................... .. .............................. .. ... 50 SCHOOL PROGRAMS .. ............................................ 58 ORGANIZATIONS ... .. ........................ .............. ...... 93 ATHLETICS ... ..... ....... ... .................. ........ ... ...... 110 ADVERTISEMENTS .. ... .................................... ... 113 DIRECTORY ...................................................... 128 2 THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! She has been the motivation and inspiration behind years of musical growth at BMA. She's taught us a new meaning to the word "practice." She has been a demanding taskmistress, longsuffering encouragement, bubbly enthusiast and driving perfectionist. Besides a history of excellent pianists and first-rate choirs, she has now added the La Sonnette Ensemble to her · impressive repertoire. Above all, she is loved and respected by her students for her loving Christian influence. For 29 years of unfailing service, it is but a small thing for us to dedicate this year's Echoes to Mrs. Nancy S. Edison. 3 Principal's Message This year we have all celebrated the 200th birthday of The Constitution. This celebration has spilled over into our school year as we have given honor to this document that has afforded us so much freedom. There is no question that the Lord has guided in the affairs of this nation! We are greatly privileged to live in the United States of America and should be justly proud of our country. Have we used this freedom - this religious freedom - to accomplish what God desires? He wants us to proclaim our heavenly citizenship, sharing with others the opportunity to gain this ultimate freedom! Let us keep in mind that America, as well as the rest of the world, is in enemy hands; and Satan's power is being allowed to increase. Soon God will release Satan to .freely do all his work of ruin on this earth, and then Jesus will come to rescue His children! How many times will you peruse the pages of this yearbook? How long will you use this book to recall the special memories of the 1987-88 school year? Did the times we spent studying, working, playing, preparing for banquets - the hard times and the pleasant times - shorten our wait for Christ's return? This has truly been a year of opportunity; but, unless we have realized the ultimate freedom found only in a relationship with Jesus and have used that relationship to hasten His coming, we have missed the real value of our year together. Let's take advantage of our freedom to gain and share heaven's greater freedom! Let's lose track of birthdays and enter eternity! After two million years, 200 won't be so great! ... "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free ... If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:32, 34 Sincerely, Stan Rouse Principal 4 School Board Jerry Page, Chairman Elaine Ferguson Mo Pelley, Vice Chairman Meredith LeBard Stan Rouse, Secretary Tim McDonald Don Baker David Sanner Jean Becker Alvin Wetzel Richard Becker Robert Williams Faye Blachek Lillian Yarosh Sandy Dancek Jim Stephan Dwight Edris 5 Freedom. It represents something different to each indi­ Our Constitution is the foundation of our government. Its vidual. But, so many times we take for granted our freedoms. concepts. of limited government provide the necessary This year the people of the United States had an op­ guidelines for a true democracy. The Bill of Rights which portunity to really understand what freedom is all about. All constitutes the first 10 amendments of our constitution is over America people were celebrating the 200th birthday of an example of public representation and voice against un­ the Constitution. This document signifies freedom. It gives us justs performed against any individual residing in the Unit­ the right to be free! ed States of America. These rights are not only guaranteed For 200 years it has stood the test of time. The men who to the white man, but to any ind5vidual - rich or poor, wrote the Constitution looked beyond their own time, and black or white, Catholic or Protestant - these rights are for looked ahead into the future, into our time. the people. Today, many nations are restricting the freedoms of their The forefathers of this blessed land did not realize the people. We here in America still retain them. extent of their duty when they were commissioned the task Each person, whether black or white, citizen or immigrant, of drawing up the document that thousands of other na­ rich or poor has the right to worship as they please. Not only is tions would use as the basis of their own constitutions. freedom of religion granted to anyone, but also freedom of speech and of the press. It would be hard to imagine life without these freedoms that seem so basic, but that we take so much for granted. Within the dividing sections are essays that were written by a student from each class. They were the best ones chosen from each class and one was chosen as the best out of all of them. As you read them you will find them to be each students' idea about freedom. Freedom. What does it mean to you? 6 Our Constitution -"' ..(',.:/<I"Y#' ~' ~, / , ' ")t -,A~ ... \. );'\'$h~·_,,-,;t_..JI;-...,,.,$: c ,.~tf'( ~-u"*. .,,#..;t//.,~.., ..-. 7 Winning Essay My father was born and raised in Indonesia and New Guinea by Dutch parents. He grew up in a foreign background and culture, learned a different language, and was taught in Dutch schools. Nevertheless, today he is a legal American citizen. Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution states that: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside." Not only is he free to live and work in the United States, take advantage of the opportunities available here, and enjoy the diverse American ways of life, but he is also guaranteed his rights to citizenship. The rights of every American are his rights and the Constitution grants him "the equal protection of the laws." As an American citizen my father is well acquainted with the American system and the process of government and is an actively concerned citizen. The Constitution extends the right to vote in the 15th Amendment to him and all citizens regardless of their race, color or religion. I think that says something important about this "We the People" document that is supposed to be the enduring foundation of this nation. I believe it is saying that the voice of the individual is worth being heard, and that every person, whether immigrant or native born may have worthwhile American views. As a native born American, my father has taught me true national pride and a deep­ rooted patriotism. I feel as though those soldiers, over 200 years ago, were fighting for me also, although my ancestors were far from Americans at the time of the Revolutionary War. I am endowed with the same inalienable rights and "no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge" my privileges or immunities as a citizen of the United States, nor shall it "deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law." The Constitution is a protection for me and all those who are subjects in the realm of Lady Liberty. It gives every soul a voice and the courage to speak boldy. Through it we are defended from tyranny and appression and encouraged to express an opinion. This nation is a blend of all nations and by the Constitution every person can be an American in his own right, and his culture shall contribute to the uniqueness of the United States. Hereby, whether I am born in Pennsylvania or Portugal: this is my country! Ingrid de Graaff if ' l \'l f "This is My Country" 8 ~- ... ~ · ..t/,.,....,j "'f; "'" ·. ~.k· ""' .... ~.(,.~ . ·~".~ ~ .~ . .., ~ .~ ..... -: ,., .-; . 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