Illinois Valley High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Cave Junction, OR)

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Future Farmers of America FFA The Future Farmers of America (or FFA) were involved with many activities ranging from Food for America Program, numerous dances, and speaking competitions. Individually, there were many outstanding performances. Arch McHie took a first place in District and Sectional FFA public speaking contests against 90 schools competing. Russ Wright also earned a second in both the District and Sectional competitions. The greatest honor an FFA member can receive was awarded to Junior Dave Billhimer who received the State Farmer Degree. This award is given to only 3% of the total FFA membership of the state. Billhimer was the first person to receive this award for IVHS in 8 years. The officers that headed FFA for the 1981- 82 season were Dave Billhimer for President, while his sister Darla was the reporter. Vice- President was Bob Buckhaults while the treasurer was Matt Miller. Finally, the secretary was Beth Savage and the sentinel was Chris Buckhaults. Row 1: Sharron VanderWoude, Sherry Lamb. Kim Smith. Julie Graham. Susan Sowell. Row 2: Robert Campbell. Arch McHie, Darla Billhimer, Tina Turiace, Mike Mordock, Beth Savage. Joni Bryant. Linda Gilliam. Row 3: Brenda Savage. Andy Scott. Bob Buckhaults. Tim Davis. Christi Buckhaults. Kelly Hoover. Dave Billhimer. Joy LaRue, Terri Bare Row 4 Doug Benschoter. Mike Borth, Eric Hoover, Gregg Hill. Rob Harman. Kurk Scott. Russ Wright. Candi Troutt. Tom Griffin, Justin Robbins, Rod Dailey 21

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Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (or VICA) club members were involved in many school activities in- stigating numerous dances that instilled both happiness and a feeling of belonging to all. VICA members also participated in a Rogue Community College Skills Day and the State Skills Olympics in Salem. Greg Rathburn took sixth place in the State Competition competing against the top 50 mechanics students in the state. The best aspect of the VICA club, however, is the ac- tual job experience that the members receive. Donations from cooperative customers are received from jobs finished to keep the VICA program productive. Although there were many members active in the club, the offers will be the only people acknowledge in the VICA tribute. In the president’s position Chuck An- son called the shots, aided by Vice-President Mark Camp. The Treasurer for VICA was Greg Rathburn while his cousin Don Rathburn was secretary and Jim Barnes filled the position of Parlimentarian. Left to Right: Richard Blunk. Lloyd Underwood, Jim Barnes. Greg Rathburn, Allen Reese, John Phlaum, Chuck Anson. Mark Camp. Mike Miller, Advisor Lauren James.

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22 Spanish Club Whenever mischeif was a foot, someone blamed the Spanish Club. Such attention was not un- deserved snce it was the most active club at IV. Advisor Jim Johnston, in his life-long pursuit of fun, spurred the Spanish students into organizing a Spanish Carnival, ice cream feeds for honor roll students and the traditional “Dulces de Amor” candy cane sale at Christmas. He really duped them well when he coerced them into sponsoring a disasterously funny Gong Show, during which Spanish Club attained it’s greatest acomplishment — getting a Volkeswagon onto the stage. Unfortunately, the fearless leader of the Spanish Club could take no more. He saw the writing on the wall, and since rats are the first to leave a sinking ship, he resigned as advisor Spanish teacher. Row 1: Gavin Rundell, John Sloan. Jim Johnston. Cathy Toai, Melissa Drakeford, Trina Rigby, Trina Davison, Tina Canady, Juanita Burdette, David Weigert. Lynette Sheets. Katrina Newton. Steve Mason. Scott Salcido. Nada Lulic. Row 2: Dawn Dailey, Laura Zulliger, Portia Switzer. Karen McLennan.