Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1986 volume:

In 1985-1986, we the students of Walnut High School left our mark. We hosted two students from other countries; we went into state competition in football, speech, track, pompons, and music; we tested our academic skills in Scholastic Bowl, Readers’ Interpretation, speech, writing, business, agriculture, and art contests and math competition. We practiced football indoors for a memorable cold, wet afternoon of quarterfinal state competition. We did some of our homework on computers. We felt the nation’s loss of seven astronauts. We wore Shaker sweaters and wild shorts, and some of us cut our hair like a Chicago Bear quarterback. We were proud of our accomplishments and we learned from our failures. This was our year. . . Tradition of Excellence Maintained Here BOARD OF EDUCATION. Seated: Peggy Sarver, President Merle Von Holten, Margaret Carr. Back: Secretary Leslie Shoff, Tom Carl, Scott Haurberg. Charles Meisenhelmer. 4 Superintendent Lawrence P. Eggleston We Remember... What peaceful hours I once eryoy’d! How sweet their mem’ry still! But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill —William Cowper In memory of Timothy Michael Swearingen, born February 20. 1967, died July 20, 1982. Class of 1986. In memory of the late former Superintendent Cecil Snider, who left in 1956, after many years as an educator here, we dedicated a flagpole. Pictured left to right are Superintendent Larry Eggleston, Board President Merle Von Holten, Mrs. Snider, Mr. Phil Hare representing Congressman Lane Evans, Representative Richard Mautino, and Fred Snider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Snider at the Walnut football game ceremony. We set aside this space in our yearbook in memory of Timothy Swearingen, a classmate; Cecil Snider, a former principal; and the seven NASA astronauts who died in the Challenger explosion. In memory of the seven astronauts: Ellison S. Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, Judith A. Resnik, Michael J. Smith, Francis R. Scobee, and Ronald E. McNair, who died in the Space Shuttle explosion on January 28, 1986 at 10:39:13 A.M. 5 The 50th Rnnual Staff Makes ’86 Walnut Tree Row 1: T. Wiebers, B. Bacorn. S. Peterson. Row 2: J. Monson, L. Meisenheimer, L. Keuhl. A. Grant, A. Swan. Row 3: Editors A. Bacorn, A. Rollo, S. Grant. Row 4: Business Mgrs. T. Choiniere, J. Meisenheimer. Barbie searches for facts. Amy B. creates a page. Refueling between sessions on enchiladas can be fun. From Fifty Staffs Came Fifty WRLNUT TREES “Time is... Time was... Time is past.” —Robert Greene We dedicate this, the fiftieth WALNUT TREE, to all the people who have worked on all the books throughout all of the years. Pictured above are the forty-nine volumes which have preceded this one. The first one was made in 1923; none were made in 1930, 1932-1938, and 1940-1945. At one time, only seniors were Annual Staff members; now all four classes are represented on the staff. The 1985-1986 Annual Staff now joins the ranks of those who have spent hours of concentrated effort to preserve the memories of the happenings at Walnut High School. Former Annual Staffers, this one's for you. 7 The true University of these days is a collection of books. —Thomas Carlyle WHS Hosts Two Foreign Exchange Students Want a flower Signing yearbooks. First day of school. Tim Von Holten and his guest Guillermo (Billy) Dubon. Foreign Language teacher Mrs. Albrecht, Gustaaf Mulder and his hostess Monica Troxell, in the foreign language classroom. Gustaaf, learning to type. 8 Donna Albrecht BA Betty Bass BA Foreign Language. Foreign Language Club. Chapter 1. Readers Theater Cheerleaders Judy Bolz BS English, Annual Staff. Sophomore Class Eileen Burkey BA Mathematics Carol Dietz BS John Demay BS Volleyball Coach Agriculture, Fresh-Soph Football. FFA, Fresh-Soph Girls' Basketball John Bolz MS Band, Chorus, Tennis, Junior Class Romaine Coulson MS Guidance Counselor, Psychology, P.E. Lon Emerson MS Mathematics. Physics, Boys' Track, Student Council 10 Marcia Glaser BS Health, Intro, to Computers, Drivers Ed., WRA, Scholastic Bowl, Seniors. Presidential Classroom Robert Glaser MS Social Studies. Seniors, Scholastic Bowl, Presidential Classroom Katherine Guither BS Home Economics, Pom Pons, Home Ec. Club Charles Lane MS Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Science, Athletic Director. Assistant Football y i Donna McFadden MS Business Ed., Blues News Michael Peterson BS English. P.E., Football. Fresh-Soph. Boys' Basketball, Girls' Track Rick Gonigam BS Special Education, Head Girls' Basketball. Freshman Class David McFadden BS Social Studies. P.E., Head Boys' Basketball Linda Ribar BA Cross-Categorical Special-Ed. Aide 11 Roger Shule MS Art Robert Wilson BS Speech, Library. Drama. Speech Team James Woolley MS Industrial Occupations Helen Adams Secretary Clarel Brown Custodian Mildred Cessna WAVC Bus Driver Regina Egan School Treasurer Marlene Sisler Bookkeeper Neale Wallace Custodian Family portrait, with Art Dept, finesse. Mornings are the worst. I didn't get this issue. What did you say? Caution: human beings here. Make that two large pizzas and one large Pepsi. The thinker. Do it right next time. That's my boy! Habla espanol. Mrs. Guither? I Autographs anyone? It's been a long, hard day. It's cold out here. They're my girls! Amy Lorraine Bacorn Amy Lori Ann Christensen Lor Jody Vee-Jay Dietz Pode Ky Allan Borgstadt Stubbs Ralph Joseph Clevenger Tex Guillermo Dubon Dominquez Billy Dona Christine Christiansen Donnie David Ray Cooper Coop Jan Marie Elliott Matilda 16 Joan Marie Elliott Boner Michelle Kay Glafka Betty Steven William Hardy Hardy Kelly James Fredrickson Griz Shari Kay Grant Shari James Michael Kepner Gabby Kurtis Dean Geldean Kurt George Matthew Hansen Allah Diane Marie Koser Dilly 17 Kevin Dewayne Markley Elron James Matthew Mattingly Hippy Lisa May Rhodes Rhodes Michael Gene Sarver Mike Daniele Renee Schoff Scholf Amy Beth Rollo Ames Annette Marie Schulte Annette 18 Kimberly Sue TerBush Turbo Todd Jeffrey Von Holten Marvin Greggory Leigh Woolley Woolley Kamilla Sue Von Holten Kam Robert Anthony Wangelin Bat Treva Ann Wolf Treva Timothy Alan Von Holten Timmy Officers: Todd Von Holten. V.P.; K. Geldean. Treas.; Mr. Glaser, sponsor; A. Schulte. Sec.; T. Wolf. Pres. 19 Two Scholastic Bowl Teams Represent W.H.5. VARSITY SQUAD. Front: A. Twidell. M. Rhodes, S. Petersen, V. Brennan, J. Bass. Back: A. Grant, T. Markley, M. Dalziel. L. Rhodes. T. Choinlere. Absent K. Fredrickson T. Emerson. FRESH-SOPH SQUAD. Front: M. Dalziel, D. Hansen, C. Franey, L. Kuehl, J. Monson. Back: Mr. Glaser—Sponsor. A. Grant, M. Gerdes, T. Markley. T. Choiniere, Mrs. Glaser—Sponsor. Junior Mark Rhodes Junior Susy Petersen Freshman Casey Franey Walnut thinks over a question. Juniors Al Twidell and Ann DeWaele The Scholastic Bowl teams’ competition included Saturday contests at Wenona, Aledo, Galva, and Newman as well as many Wednesday night practice sessions. Lori and Tammy work on a problem. Varsity Bowl Squad takes a fourth place at Galva. Senior Lisa Rhodes 20 Five Seniors Travel to Washington, D.C. Seated: Lisa Rhodes, Tim VonHolten, Annette Schulte, Linda Rhodes. Standing: Guillermo Dubon, Mrs. and Mr. Glaser—Sponsors. Lisa counts candy for concession stand. Annette sells corsages for Homecoming. Mrs. Glaser and Annette make barbeques. Five seniors participated in Presidential Classroom for Young Americans. They held activities to raise money for their trip. Their najor money maker was the concession stand at the home varsity football games. They also prepared a lunch stand for the W.H.S. Speech Contest, sold flowers for homecoming, and sold photo buttons of W.H.S. athletes. During their week in Washington, D.C., they studied many areas of American National Government, visited many historical places, and met high school students from across the G.S. Many local organizations contributed money so they could go, and the P.C. parents worked in the concession stands along with the students. This support is greatly appreciated. 21 Shari and Amy doing WRA KP. Supreme Senior Spirit. 22 Ky training for track. FFA pres. Jay Payne. Joe and Jim's better halves? The mighty Senior Class strikes again! Are we in tune? I'd like to say a few words. Here's where the work begins. 23 ggHFttiwqBHW4 Kelly, a Mickey Spillane Kami and Tom What's cooking, Amy? % Just right, Jim. Lisa, at Prom Find your locker. Annette? 24 Beth Akridge Brett Andrew Joel Bass Dan Bohm Lori Bohm Anthony Bollman Dave Bolz Todd Borgstadt Valerie Brennan Laura Carr Darry Dahl Ann DeWaele Peggy Dunn Tara Emerson Tom Frank Bob Gerbitz Christy Gerbitz Mike Griffith Candi Hall Mark Hansen Jarod Heidenreich Carrie Holaway Mike House Denise Hubbell Chris Inman Rod Jacobs Teresa Jacobs Bill Jensen Maureen Kennedy Paul Kepner Tim Koehler Kris Koser Jennifer Kruse d Jad ire ou UC? Tracy Linden Jodi McFadden Brian McMullin Steve Mills Sandi Nobles Kyle Owens Susy Peterson Mark Rhodes Mike Ringle Carol Schoff Loretta Schulte Michelle Spohn Amy Swan Mike Thacker Charles Thomas Dessa Tor now Monica Troxell Allen Twidell Marty Vick Sam Woodley Val Brennan. Pres.; Mike House. Sec.; Carol Schoff. Vice-Pres.; Mark Hansen. Treas.; Mr. Bolz—advisor. Loretta, studying hard?? Diane Anderson Barbie Bacorn Charles Beckman Heather Buzard Gary Carl Randy Carr John Carroll Tammy Choiniere Kathy Christensen Teri Covill Matt Dalziel Cathy Eggleston Sauna Erickson Christina Foster Matt Gerdes David Gillfillan Pam Gothard Jenny Grenter Doug Hansen Tom Hallock Jammie Hensley Susan Hubbell Rusty Lauritzen Jamie Lind Tracy Markley Doug McFadden Joy Meisenheimer Lois Meisenheimer Lori Ann Meyer Jennifer Monson Gustaaf Mulder Tina Neahring Dennis Olson Joel Piper John Pogliano Lisa Reiss Brian Sikkema Steve Splitt Kenyon Thompson Del Tornow Randy Vetter Heather VonHolten Mandi VonHolten John Vyncke Scott Attig Julie Birkey Ellen Blondin Annette Bollman Rick Borsheuer Karla Brown Krisi Burgett Nicky Campos Laurie Ellen Annette Donald Carlson Gary Christian Alicia Dalziel Ann Drayton Billie Jo Free Kevin Geldean Amy Grant Mike Gustafson Mike Mall Sarah Hansen Darren Hassler Theresa House Mr. G. supervises Darrell Matt's painting. Treas. K. Geldean; Pres. E. Wolf; Vice-Pres. S. Attig; Sec. B. Schulte; Sponsor Mr. Gonigam. Jean Howes David Huseman Tania Jacobs Cara Lee Johnson Teresa Judd Pat Kane Gary Kostman David Kruse Davy Mattingly Steve Maynard Danielle Mecum Scott Mills Connie Olson Darrell Olson Linda Olson Jenny Peterson Sean Piper Charlie Riley Shannon Rumbold Tara Schuetz Brenda Schulte Tim Schulte Greg Shule Craig Shurson Toni Sikkema Mike Stauter Tina Swearingen Laurie Tornow Mandy Wallace Roxanne Wangelin Sit back and relax. Mike. Count Dracula, come to life! Look. Ma! 4 hands! Barb, a future janitor? Incoming wounded On to P.E! We love school! What's the big attraction? Ann and Heather keep stats. Go. Vet, Go! 32 Don't look so enthusiastic Loyal Raider fans Mark at work Lori had a little lamb Smile, Jean! The Three Musketeers of WHS Friends forever Mike Gary Slam it, Dixi! Donna Paul It's an epidemic! Teri. what are you eating? Peppy Marching Blues Rdd Spirit to School Librarians Kim TerBush, Karla Brown, Craig Shurson; Publicity Lisa Rhodes; Business Mgr. Dave Bolz; Pres. Matt Hansen; Director John Bolz. The Princeton Homestead Festival Parade, Northwestern Band Day. the W.H.S. Homecoming Parade, all home football games, and ten home basketball games heard the strains of the 1985-86 Marching Blues. Candle sales added funds with which a large group attended the Circa 21 performance of A Chorus Line. Marching Blues in formation. Majorette Susy Peterson. 36 Get those instruments up! Are you in pain? Trombone troupe. Dynamite drummers. David, a serious saxophone player. 37 Firsts at State Contest Band Earns Front Row: M. Kennedy. M. Spohn, C. Eggleston. T. Sikkema. L. Olson. A. Grant, M. Troxell, L. Rhodes. Row 2: J. Grenter, P. Gothard. K. Brown, C. Olson, L. Tornow, T. Schuetz, A. Twidell, D. Bolz, K. Burgett, A. Drayton, D. Gillfillan. Row 3: M. Von Holten, J. Meisenheimer, P. Kane, T. Von Holton, K. Borgstadt, M. Hansen, K. TerBush, M. Vick, V. Brennan, Mr. Bolz, C. Shurson, L. Meisenheimer, J. Bass, D. Dahl. ENSEMBLES Front: A. Drayton, L. Olson. M. Troxell, L. Rhodes. Row 2: K. Brown, C. Olson, D. Gillfillan, D. Dahl, A. Twidell, D. Bolz, V. Brennan. Row 3: P. Kane. T. Von Holten. M. Hansen, K. TerBush. SOLOS Front: K. Brown. A. Grant, M. Von Holten. Row 2: L. Meisenheimer, D. Bolz, J. Meisenheimer. IVC BAND FESTIVAL Front: K. Brown. M. Kennedy. M. Troxell. L. Rhodes, V. Brennan. Row 2: D. Gillfillan, L. Meisenheimer, D. Dahl, M. Vick, A. Twidell, D. Bolz. K. Burgett. Row 3: M. Von Holten. J. Meisenheimer. T. VonHolten. M. Hansen. r it k 1 , ——1 c ;—7—: V -ArY K _ i O I itv 1 W 7j J {J w 38 Presenting the May concert in the grade school gym. Looking great and sounding superb. Serenading saxophones. Classy clarinets. The WHS Jazz Ensemble: Cultural Lag Al and Dave in Cultural Lag Val. Dave, and Marty at (J. of I. Octubafest. 39 Seniors K. TerBush. K. Borgstadt. M. Hansen, T. Von Holten, L. Rhodes. Marching Blues in a half-time performance. 40 The Singing Blues Make Music for W.H.S. Front Row: L. Kuehl. J. Piper, R. Vetter. K. Thompson, C. Franey, J. Meisenheimer. Row 2: B. Schulte, T. Covill, P. Dunn. H. Buzard. L. Bohm, D. Mecum. P. Gothard. Row 3: M. Von Holten. T. Jacobs. J. Woodley, T. House. S. Nobles, M. Kennedy. T. Weibers. Accompanists: J. Woodley, M. Von Holten. Meisenheimer. J. Standing: K. Thompson—Lib.; J. Piper—Pres.; P. Dunn—Pub. Seated: H. Buzard. T. Covill, C. Foster—Librarians. IVC CHORUS. Front: J. Woodley. P. Gothard. B. Schulte. J. Meisenheimer, M. Kennedy. Row 2: H. Buzard. J. Piper, R. Vetter, K. Thompson, L. Bohm, P. Dunn. ENSEMBLE. Front: M. Von Holten. P. Gothard, M. Kennedy. Row 2: L. Bohm, P. Dunn, H. Buzard. L. Kuehl, D. Mecum. SOLOISTS: M. Kennedy. P. Gothard, S. Nobles. Ann DeWaele (Seated). 41 Walnut’s Raiderettes Rpe Boss’11 Front row: leresa Jacobs, Jodi Woodley. Qlen Blondin, Shauna Erickson. Row 2: Karla Brown. Daniele Schoff. Kamie Von Holten. Monica Troxell, Michelle Glafka. Row 3: Linda Olson. Carol Schoff. Denise Hubbell. Lisa Rhodes. Val Brennan. 42 Seniors Michelle, Daniele, Kamie, and Lisa. Sponsor Mrs. Guither works on finances. Raiderettes must audition before faculty and Student Council members each spring. They attend a summer camp, paying for their fees with money they have earned. In addition to performing at home football and basketball games, the girls competed twice during the year, bringing home a trophy from State. •Boss = first rate! Shauna staying cool between performances. Sidestepping popcorn at a basketball game. Practice Makes Perfect Routines for Poms Presenting a cleverly planned and accurately assembled Stars and Stripes. The Raiderettes work hard. Early morning practices before school become a part of their weekly routine in order to make and learn routines for home game performances. The girls also earn money for outfits, props, and summer camp fees by selling items, having suppers and bake sales, and putting on work days. Performing at half-time of a play-off football game. The Raiderettes in costumes made by Mrs. Guither for their performance in state competition. Denise and Monica, who served as football team managers, keep their hands warm while sharing their duties during a game. 43 Student Body Excels in Sports for W Club Front: D. Gillfillan. T. Covill, M. Gerdes. T. Neahring. Row 2: H. Buzard. P. Dunn. M. Von Holten, S. Erickson. E. Blondin. A. DeWaele. S. Petersen. T. Markley, A. Rollo. T. Jacobs. J. Grenter, J. Kruse. J. Monson, M. Kennedy. T. Choiniere. Row 3: K. Borgstadt. K. TerBush. K. Koser. L. Schulte. D. Anderson. C. Holaway, C. Schoff. J. McFadden. J. Elliott. K. Von Holten. L. Rhodes. L. Rhodes. A. Schulte. D. Koser. P. Gothard. Row 4: V. Brennan. M. Troxell. D. Tornow. D Hubbell, L. Carr. S. Mills. T. Von Holten. R. Jacobs. M. Vick. C. Tornow. G. Dubon. K. Westfall. M. Ringle. M. House. Row 5: C. Gerbitz, M. Rhodes. T. Frank. M. Hansen. M. Hansen. A. Bollman. T. Von Holten. G. Woolley. D. Bohm. K. Geldean. J. Kepner. J. Payne. P. Kepner. B. Sikkema. Six Receive Student of the Month at WRVC Clockwise: Kevin Markley—Student of Month. Dan Bohm. Millie Cessna—Bus Driver. Bill Jensen. Amy Bacorn—Student of Month. Robert Wangelin, David Cooper—Student of Month. Mike Sarver—Student of Month. Kami Von Holten—Student of Month. Shari Grant. Amy Rollo—Student of Month. Jody Dietz. Foreign Language Club Creates Spanish Fair Front: J. Howes. S. Hansen. D. Anderson. J. Woodley. L. Tornow. K. Burgett. K. Brown. Row 2: C. Eggleston. B. Schulte. M. Troxell, V. Brennan. C. Olson. A. Drayton. A. Dalziel, T. Sikkema. M. Wallace. Row 3: Mrs. Albrecht. J. Elliott. A. Bollman, T. Jacobs. S. Peterson. N. Campos. M. Dalziel. J. Bass, D. Hansen. Row 4: R. Wangelin, T. Choiniere, J. Monson, J. Grenter, B. Akridge. G. Mulder. K. Westfall. T. Von Holten. A. Twidell. T. Schuetz. L. Olson. Row 5: B. Free. J. Elliott. J. Meisenheimer. T. Neahring, C. Hall. S. Nobles, D. Hubbell. S. Hubbell. G. Dubon, M. Gerdes. Row 6: M. Von Holten. P. Gothard. M. Gustafson. L. Me senheimer. L. Kuehl, D. Mattingly, S. Mills. S. Stoudt. Eating our hearts out with American soda and foreign foods. OFFICERS. Seated: Pres. B. Akdridge. Standing: V-Pres. D. Hubbell. Sponsor Mrs. Albrecht, Sec. M. Troxell. Learning lines for the film production. Senoritas Ann, Jodi, Linda at the Fair. Joel recreate Picasso. Foreign foods aren't for everyone!? Annette cooking?! 45 46 What are we making? Sara Jean paint a masterpiece. Jenny Pam making pinatas. Connie Annette help. Smile, Sara!! TeresaG Ann make passports. Four Earn National Honor Society Membership Seated: Members Treva Wolf, Lisa Rhodes. Standing: Inductees Amy Bacorn. Valerie Brennan, Mark Rhodes, Susy Peterson. National Honor Society Officers are President Lisa Rhodes, Vice-President Treva Wolf, Secretary-Treasurer Amy Bacorn. Students with a B average are eligible for membership. Membership is based on four cardinal principles: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The keystone symbolizes the high ideal of the Society based on the four cardinal principles. The torch symbolizes the purpose of the Society: to bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in the light, to keep burning in the school a high ambition for the enduring values of life, and to serve unselfishly one's fellow man. The advisor is Mrs. Marcia Glaser. llar on Inductee Amy. Lisa presides at the induction. Treva lights the candles. 47 Rembrandt Society Maintains Display Case REMBRANDT SOCIETY. Front: C. Gerbitz, J. Kruse, S. Peterson, T. Koehler. Back: J. Bass, P. Kepner, J. Hensley, K. Fredrickson. Sponsor—Mr. Shule (not pictured). Home Ec Club Enjoys Social Rctivities Floor Clockwise: T. Swearingen, D. Jensen. A. Grant, J. Dietz, J. Elliott. T. Wolf. J. Elliott. T. Choiniere, A. Rollo. Seated: D. Mecum, L. Bohn. P. Dunn, L. Reiss, H. Buzard, J. Monson, P. Koehler, L. Keuhl, L. Meisenheimer. T. Covill, L. Rhodes, K. Von Holten. L. Rhodes, Sponsor—Mrs. Kathy Guither (not pictured). 48 Blues News Informs Rll € m IE § Front: Sponsor Mrs. McFadden. Row 2: Treva Wolf, Heather Von Holten, Shauna Erickson. Ann DeWaele, Tammy Choiniere, Amy Rollo, Linda Rhodes, Diane Koser, Annette Schulte. Back Row: Kemper Westfall. Joel Bass. Jenny Grenter. Lisa Rhodes. N IE m § Treva Wolf. Co-editor; Shauna Erickson. Lay-out; Heather Von Holten. Lay-out; Tammy Choiniere, Lay-out Editor; Mrs. McFadden. Sponsor; Amy Rollo, Co-editor. 49 The Future Farmers of America consists of a very active group of young men and women interested in learning about agriculture and agriculture-related occupations. Under the leadership of advisor John DeMay and chapter president Jay Payne, the organization again maintained a full schedule. Preparing and serving a pork supper at the grade school cafeteria before a home basketball game was one project. Aiding Red Cross Bloodmobile in its setting up and tearing down, operating a children's zoo, and holding a speech contest were others. 50 Gary C. John C. Mike Griffith, David Gillfillan, and Tom Hallock serve graduate Tom Frank at the pork supper. Mark R., reporter?! Dave G. on the drink brigade Bakers Mike T. and Todd D. Maureen K. Teri H. help out Enthusiastic FFR Uses Talents to Serve Front Row: T. Wolf, J. Clevenger, M. Griffith, D. Kruse. Row 2: Mr. DeMay, R. Carr, J. Pogliano, C. Thomas, D. Gillfillan, K. Geldean, J. Lind, K. Thompson, M. Rhodes, T. Hallock, G. Carl, D. Olson. Row 3: M. Thacker, D. Mattingly, E. Kostman, J. Heidenreich, S. Hardy, J. Kepner, S. Rumbold, D. Bohm, J. Payne. K. Geldean, M. Mattingly, S. Maynard. Mr. DeMay, Advisor; Treva Wolfe, Secretary; Mark Rhodes, Reporter; Steve Hardy, Vice- Advisor Mr. DeMay supervises Mike Griffith Pres.; Jay Payne. President; Kurt Geldean, Sentinel; Joe Clevenger, Treasurer. making pies for the annual FFA Pork Supper WRR Treats Self at Halloween Front Row: S. Grant, D. Jensen, T. Choiniere, A. Grant. Row 2: L. Bohm, H. Buzard, T. Covill, T. Markley, J. Elliott. A. Rollo. Row 3: P. Dunn. P. Koehler, L. Reiss. Sponsor Mrs. Glaser. Front: P. Dunn, Pointkeeper. Row 2: J. Elliott, Sec.-Treas.; A. Rollo, Pres.; S. Grant, V.-Pres. Walnut Recreation Association is offered to both boys and girls. The club provides pop and snack machines for student use. The Halloween party was one of their activities. Amy G. and Heather Buzard brown the hamburger for homemade pizza for the party Shari Grant, Lori Bohm, and Amy Grant: two crayons and a clown. 52 Student Council Schedules Social Hctivities Front Row: Susy Peterson, Mandy Wallace, Jodi Woodley, Laurie Tornow. Row 2: Diane Koser, Diane Anderson, Tina Neahring, Matt Gerdes. Row 3: Advisor Mr. Emerson, Darry Dahl, Steve Mills, Tim Von Holten. OFFICERS: Darry Dahl, sec.; Tim Von Holten, pres.; Diane Koser. v-p.; Steve Mills, treas. Pres. Tim crowns Queen Annette at the homecoming bonfire. The Student Council meets regularly with Mr. Emerson to plan activities for the student body. Members are elected by their classmates; class size determines the number of representatives. The council’s responsibilities include the planning of homecoming activities and an orientation dance as well as other dances throughout the year. 53 Student Council dancir Teri Dan, Marty, and Sam. Cooling down between dances. Jenny and Maureen. Monica and Steve 55 WHS Has Successful Homecoming began Thursday, October 10 with the bonfire and ended with the dance Saturday, October 12 at the grade school. Queen Annette Schulte and King Matt Mattingly were crowned at the bonfire Thursday and reigned over the weekend activities. Freshmen provided refreshments for the dance, sophomores decorated the grade school gym, and the juniors were responsible for cleaning up after the dance. Float preparation began the week before the parade. There were dress-up days during the week, the bonfire with skits and a cheering contest, the parade, the win over DePue, Friday night's dancfe, and Saturday night’s dance to Paragon. Student Council organized the week's activities. 985 Homecoming Roidertoons Is Theme Seniors Treva Wolfe Kurt Geldean Queen Annette SchulteS King Matt Mattingly Seniors Kamie Von Holten Steve Hardy 56 Juniors Kris Koser S Mike House Second place juniors Sophomores Susan Hubbell Jamie Lind Third place sophomores Freshmen Julie Birkey Ed Wolfe Fourth place freshmen 57 Picasso at work. Peek-a-boo, Kamie! Work can be fun Smile! You’re on candid camera. I have only 99 more to stuff. Pepe LePue and friend. Ouch! I hit my thumb. These on here? And then we went. . . 58 Spirited sophomores E-l-E-l-O! Hike! team! When a captain talks, people listen. JV cheerleader skit 59 Rowdy seniors WHS Royalty Junior jabbering Am WMAmp 1A vKNricfwr) V cxi T Booster Club members Roberta Johnson and Ed Gerdes, with float. Hit the nails; don't chew! Higher to the left Hefty Smurf. OH! I can’t believe that!! Raiders. Raiders Blue, we love you!! Is anyone in there??? Give a hoot, don’t pollute. This is not going to fit Float building occupied the evenings during homecoming week. Students Represent WHS at Summer Camps BASKETBALL CAMP. Front row: M. VonHolten. K. Brown, J. Woodley, K. Burgett, D. Anderson, J. Howes. Row 2: K. TerBush, T. Neahring, A. Schulte, K. Koser, D. Hubbell, C. Johnson, S. Hubbell. Row 3: M. Rhodes, M. Gerdes, M. House, D. McFadden. K. Westfall, T. Schulte, M. Rlngle, G. Shule, D. Kruse. Row 4: K. Thompson, M. Hansen, G. Woolley, J. Payne, M. Hanse, T. VonHolten, B. Sikkema. FOOTBALL CAMP. Floor: E. Wolfe. R. Carr. Front row: K. Geldean. D. Kruse. S. Attig, M. Stauter, S. Mills, R. Vetter, C. Shurson, D. Olson, G. Shule. Row 2: D. McFadden, K. Thompson. B. Sikkema, K. Geldean, D. Tornow, D. Gillfillan, J. Lind. Row 3: G. Woolley, M. Gerdes, P. Kepner, M. House. S. Mills. K. Westfall. T. Schulte. M. Ringle, T. Frank. S. Hardy. Row 4: M. Hanse, M. Vick, R. Jacobs, B. Andrew. J. Payne, M. Hansen. T. VonHolten. D. Bohm. VOLLEYBALL, POMPON, CHEERLEADING CAMPS. Front row: L. Carr, T. Linden. Row 2: J. Grenter, T. Jacobs, K. Brown, J. Woodley, D. Hubbell, V. Brennan, M. Troxell. Row 3: M. Glafka, D. Schoff, C. Jacobs, L. Rhodes, K. VonHolten. S. Erickson. E. Blondin, L. Olson. Row 4: S. Hubbell, J. Howes. J. Peterson, M. VonHolten, D. Anderson. S. Hansen. Row 5: A. Schulte. B. Akridge, K. Koser, L. Rhodes. L. Schulte, T. Emerson. 61 “Bull in a China Shop” Is Fall Play Sitting: A. DeWaele. C. Hall. P. Koehler. P. Dunn, V. Brennan. Standing: K. Borgstadt. J. Bass. K. Fredrickson, L. Kuehl, T. Covill, D. Dahl, T. VonHolten. Bull in a China Shop (a mystery-comedy in three acts) By C. B. Gilford Friday. November, 1985 The Cast (in order of their appearance) Dennis O'Finn. Detective First Class Tim VonHolten Miss Hildegarde, the Landlady Ann DeWaele Miss Birdie Miss Amantha . Pam Koehler Miss Lucy Miss Nettie Miss Elizabeth Kramer, Detective Second Class First Stretcher Bearer Ky Borgstadt Second Stretcher Bearer . . Joel Bass Jane Rogers. Reporter for the Herald Globe . . Val Brennan Johnson. Police Fingerprint Expert Kelly Fredrickson 62 Lighting Director: Anthony Bollman Director: Mr. Wilson Hildegarde poisoning the hussy! Our number is dwindling! Kramer explains. I'm a first class detective. Is Birdie the murderess? Val getting ready. Tim and Darry. Bye-bye, Miss Elizabeth. So peaceful. 63 Pleased to meet you, sir. Getting ready. Students Take Rdded Responsibility STUDENT LIBRARIANS. Teri Covill, Carrie Holaway. Jenny Grenter, Ann DeWaele, Tim VonHolten, Librarian Robert Wilson. OFFICE MONITORS. Counterclockwise: Mrs. Helen Adams. T. Markley, J. Meisenheimer. D. Tornow. L. Carr, J. McFadden, M. Troxell. L. Rhodes. D. Koser, A. Schulte. K. TerBush, P. Koehler. Through the year, these two groups have helped teachers and students. The Librarians check out books and take attendance. The Office Monitors help Mrs. Adams take phone calls, run the copier, and pick up attendance slips. 64 Rlumnus Marquis Returns in Readers’ Theatre Ann (tarantula) Teresa (freddy the rat) go to Seated: A. DeWaele. Back: Mrs. Bass. T. Judd. K. Fredrickson, C. Hall, T. Von Holten. Kelly (Don Marquis) Tim (archy) archy and mehitabel, a collection of free verse newspaper columns by Walnut native Don Marquis, was adapted for the 1986 WHS Readers' Theatre. Don Marquis, portrayed by Kelly Fredrickson, narrates the tale of the cockroach he discovered typing in his office. Archy, the cockroach who once was a human poet (Tim Von Holten), and mehitabel, the cat who used to be Cleopatra (Candi Hall), are joined by other alley creatures, played by Ann DeWaele and Teresa Judd. Together they give a view of humanity and nature from the underside” of life. The WHS Readers' Theatre team placed second in Regional competition, then advanced to Sectional. Tim Von Holten was selected by the judges of both contests to be in the honorary All-Star Casts. Sponsor-Director Mrs. Betty Bass composed the script. Readers' Theatre also performed for the Walnut Senior Citizens Club, the Bryant Club, and at Walnut Township Library during its honoring of Don Marquis for National Library Week. Ann (moth) hovers over Tim (archy). Candi (mehitabel the cat) shows her claws. it. All-Star Tim 65 66 May 15 Sc 16 Play Is The mutes Pam Maureen at work. El Gallo Matt duel. Mortimer takes a break. Fathers and Children. The Combo—Tim Von Holten, Joy Meisenheimer, Mrs. Judy Eckberg. Kelly Fredrickson...........................Henry Rod Jacobs...............................Mortimer Casey Franey.................................Matt Sandy Nobles................................Luisa Chopper Tornow................(Narrator) El Gallo Ky Borgstadt..............................Bellomy Joel Bass...............................Hucklebee Pam Gothard..................................Mute Maureen Kennedy..............................Mute Directors Mr. Wilson Mr. Bolz Ass t. Director Tim Von Holten Lighting crew Anthony Bollman. Mike Howes. Marty Vick. Matt needs help. Injured Henry. 67 Speech Tearn Wins Honors for School Speech Camp participants: V. Brennan, T. Von Holten Tim—First to go to State. Both Val Brennan and Tim Von Holten went to sectional competition. Tim was the first W.H.S. speech team member to go to State. He won his sectionals at Ottawa in Dramatic Interpretation. He went on to State in Bloomington and received 12th place. SPEECH TEAM: J. Woodley, L. Olson. T. Von Holten. P. Kepner, V. Brennan, R. Wangelin, Sponsor Mr. Wilson. 68 Lori clowning around. Can we leave now?? Watch out for my finger!! Diane studying for a test David, an artist at work. And then he said .. . Let's dance. Now this is how do this problem. I would like a passport, please. 7Q Say ’Cheese ! What's cooking, girls? How did I do? Varisty Cheerleaders Travel to Florida Senior captains Annette Schulte and Linda Rhodes Varsity Cheerleaders. Clockwise: Kris Koser, Tara Emerson. Loretta Schulte. Annette and their Care Bear fund raiser. Schulte. Beth Akridge, Linda Rhodes certificates for Nationals. Florida-time! A winning combination—Nationals bound. Loretta serves at fund raising supper. Kris and Beth. Our girls: what they do best The Varsity Cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleaders Association summer workshop where they received top recognition as the best cheerleaders squad at the camp. The workshop was held at the University of Wisconsin. Whitewater. Wisconsin, and attracted over 300 cheerleaders from surrounding states. The Walnut cheerleaders were selected for their cheerleading technique, unity, friendliness, cooperation. leadership, and sportsmanship to the other squads attending. As winner of the Award of Excellence.” the Walnut cheerleaders competed in the NCA 1985-86 High School Cheerleaders National Cham- pionships in December in Orlando. Florida. The NCA Award of Excellence” came at the completion of a full workshop of training on cheerleading technique, cheers, chants, jumps, partner stunts and pyramids; as well as a leadership program for sportsmanship, crowd participation, responsibilities, organization and dedication. Junior Tara Emerson received a nomination for All-American honors. That nomination was the result of her being named one of the top six girls at camp, an honor which allowed her to compete individually for the best overall cheerleader award. The squad is coached by Donna Albrecht. Six Fresh-Soph Share Spirited Leadership Jean and Sarah: jovial J-V'ers. Congratulations! I made this all by myself, Mom LoteLta. Tara The band adds spirited warm-up tunes. Fall Rthletes Receive Rwards Varsity Football: Coach Peterson; Gregg Woolley, Best Lineman Matt Hansen, “Most Improved and Raider of the Year ; Todd VonHolten. “Best Back ; Jay Payne, Most Improved. Varsity Volleyball: Kamie VonHolten. Most Valuable ; Lisa Rhodes, IVC Academic All Conference; Jan Elliott, Most Improved. Fresh-Soph Football: Kemper Westfall, Most Improved Sophomore ; Coach DeMay; David Mattingly, Most Improved Freshman. Fresh-Soph Volleyball: Brenda Schulte, Most Valuable ; Cara Lee Johnson. Most Improved. Tennis: Teri Covill, Most Improved ; Coach John Bolz; Jennifer Monson, Ky Borgstadt, Cross-country State Award. Most Valuable. Finished 36th out of 165. 74 Volleyball Teams Vie for Victory VARSITY TEAM. Great b,ock 9irls Front Row: D. Anderson. M. Troxell. C. Holaway. P. Dunn. J. Elliott. Row 2: Coach C. Dietz. J. McFadden, L. Rhodes. K. VonHolten, L. Carr. B. Schulte. Mgr. T. Choiniere. Is it over? Thirsty?? That's what I call team spirit. Great bump. Carrie. Crash landing. 75 Jodi awaits the serve. FRESH-SOPH TEAM. Front Row: L. Meyer. J. Woodley. D. Anderson. L. Tornow, T. House. M. Wallace. Row 2: Mgr. H. Buzard. T. Jacobs. J. Grenter. J. Burkey. A. Drayton. K. Burgett.'Row 3: L. Olson. C. Olson. T. Neahring, C. Johnson. L. Reiss. B. Schulte. T. Schuetz. Raiders Finish 11-1 Season at Quarter Finals Front row: J. Payne, T. Von Holten, G. Dubon, M. Hansen. J. Kepner, S. Hardy. K. Geldean. G. Woolley. Row 2: M. Ringle. M. House. R Jacobs. M. Hansen. P. Kepner. B. Andrew. M. Vick. S. Mills. Row 3: K. Thompson. M. Gerdes. K. Westfall. D. Bohm. T. Frank. D. Tornow. B. Sikkema. J. Hensley. Row 4: G. Mulder. G. Zink. D. Gillfillan. J. Lind. R. Carr. D. Olson. R. Vetter. D. Mattingly. Row 5: M. Zemke. M. Hall. C. Shurson. D. Hassler. T. Schulte. K. Geldean. S. Mills. D. Kruse. Row 6: M. Troxell, mgr.. D. Hubbell. mgr., N. Campos. E. Wolf. G. Shule, S. Attig, M. Stauter. D. Carlson. B. Jensen, mgr. Row 7: Ass t Coach C. Lane. Head Coach M. Peterson. Frosh-Soph Coach J. DeMay. Tri-Captains Gregg Woolley. Todd VonHolten. Jay Payne, and Coaches DeMay and Peterson led the Raiders to an undefeated IVC-East championship and the seventh consecutive Class A play-offs. Todd VonHolten: Quarterback. '85 Captain, Back of The Year, IVC Honorable Mention. Dixon Even. Telegraph 1st team QB. Sterling Daily Gazette 1st team QB. Matt Hansen: Runningback, Def. Back. Wide Receiver, Safety. IVC 1st team RB. Honorable mention DB. Dixon Euen. Telegraph Special mention WR, Honorable mention Safety. Sterling Daily Gazette 1st team DB, 2nd team RB. Raider of the year. Most Improved player. Steve Hardy: Offensive Line, Def. Line. IVC Honorable mention Off. and Def. Line. Dixon Even. Telegraph Honorable mention Def. Line. Sterling Daily Gazette 2nd team Off. and Def. Line. Jay Payne: Wide receiver, Def. Back. 85 Captain, IVC 1st team Wide Receiver, Def. Back. Dixon Even. Telegraph Wide Receiver, Special mention Def. Back. Sterling Daily Gazette 1st team Wide Receiver, 2nd team Def. back. Off. and Def. Line. Dixon Even. Telegraph 1st team Def. Line, Honorable Mention Off. Line. Sterling Daily Gazette 1st team Off. Line and Linebacker, Honorary Co-Captain. Jim Kepner: Center. IVC Honorable mention. Sterling Daily Gazette 2nd team. Gregg Woolley: Offensive Line. Defensive Line. '85 Captain, '85 Lineman of the Year, '85 Chicago Sun-Times All-State. IVC 1st team Kurt Geldean: Nose Guard. IVC 1st team, NG. R Special mention Dixon Even. Telegraph. Sterling Daily Gazette 1st team. NG. Fresh-Soph Compiles 4-4 Season Row 1: E. Wolf. Da. Olson. T. Schulte. D. Kruse. D. Carlson. N. Campos. Row 2: Coach DeMay. M. Zemke, M. Stauter. G. Shule. D. McFadden. C. Shurson, De. Olson. R. Carr. Row 3: S. Attig, D. Glllflllan, J. Lind. D. Tornow. S. Mills. D. Hassler. K. Westfall. Row 4: K. Geldean. K. Thompson. M. Gerdes, R. Vetter. M. Hall. B. Sikkema, D. Mattingly. a o c£ Gregg warms up. Jay goes for a grip on the situation. Listen up, guys. Mike escapes a tackle by a shoestring. With Raider determination, Todd goes for another yard. Tom wears evidence of a wet, cold field. 80 Rod carries the ball as the Raiders drive forward. The Raiders are on the move! Airborne for victory. No pain, no gain. Taking a breather. Mark tries for an interception. Gerdes dodges the opposition. Tim runs point for Matt. Jay races for a TD. 81 Good work. men. 82 Cheer those Raiders BIG BLUE IS ROLLIN’ AGAIN by Charlie Mills On Friday nite. let the wind blow Let it rain, let it snow. Nothing can stop the Blue Raiders, you know They’re going out to conquer the foe. You know Walnut is with you Big Blue you're rolling again Drivin' and fightin', you’ll fight till you win You've done it over and over again. Everyone's ready, they're mean and they're rough Big Blue is powerful stuff. Fans are all cheering, they can't get enough We re out to win. the Raiders are tough. You know Walnut is with you Big Blue you're rolling again Drivin' and fightin'. you'll fight till you win You've done it over and over again. Raiders are famous, the coaches are great They're going to take us to Stage. We love you Raiders, it's losing we hate But win or lose, you're always first-rate. You know Walnut is with you Big Blue you're rolling again Drivin' and Fightin', you'll fight till you win You’ve done it over and over again. Cheering Raiders Invasion of the pom heads Varsity cheerleaders at the bonfire The band lends its support. The underclassmen, pep rallies are serious business! 83 Determined Raiderettes Make W.H.S. VARSITY. Front Row: J. Woodley, K. Koser, D. Koser, K. Burgett, C. Holaway, M. VonHolten. Row 2: T. Neahring, D. Hubble. D. Tornow, L. Carr. D. 84 Coach Rick Gonigam Proud During Competitive Season FROSH-SOPH. Front Row: M. Von Holten, J. Woodley, K. Burgett, P. Gothard, L. Meyer. Row 2: D. Anderson. T. Neahring, C. Johnson, J. Howes. Tina and Jodi show Raider spirit. Coach John DeMay. 85 Senior Diane Koser Senior Kim TerBush Kris shoots. Kim ready to shoot. Kris out-dribbles her opponents. Planning the attack. Varsity Has 14-11 Season Front row: M. Ringle. M. House, M. Rhodes, M. Gerdes, K. Westfall, G. Dubon. Row 2: Coach Peterson, J. Payne, T. Von Holten, Mark Hansen, Matt Hansen. T. Frank. G. Woolley. Head Coach McFadden. Raiders Opp. 66 LaMoille 48 63 Wyoming 42 54 Tampico 62 42 Anna wan 68 47 Ohio 60 46 Atkinson 52 70 Manlius 58 70 LaMoille 51 L 54 Bradford 57 72 Manlius 54 42 Ohio 71 53 ■A Manlius r 52 ,67 Atkinson •] 55 Tiskilwa e 41 63 Tampico 51 48 Western 51 52 Tiskilwa 43 39 Bradford 46 47 Franklin Cr. 49 59 Neponset 39 61 Western 73 58 DePut- 54 66 Wyanet 44 59 Tampico h 55 53 Riverdale 62 88 ( Good shot. Tom. Outrun that Bulldog, Jay. Jay, are you being picked on?? Watching the ball. Gregg being bombarded. 89 Fifteen Fresh-Soph Basket the Ball Kenyon trys to control the ball. Aim high, David. Matt strives for two. Front row: D. Kruse. T. Schulte. S. Stoudt, D. Hansen. Row 2: D. McFadden, K. Thompson. M. Gerdes, K. Westfall. M. Stauter. Row 3: K. Geldean, B. Sikkema. G. Zink. R. Vetter, D. Mattingly, B. Wrolson. (Not pictured: Coach Peterson.) 90 Go for it, Matt. All right, Kenyon! What a rebound! Where did it go. Gregg? Tom checking the distance. iMdrkT weUi uardeid. Spirited Six Net Points for WHS ■ ► .«£ Front: T. Jacobs, J. Kruse, P. Gothard. Row 2: J. Monson, C. Gerbitz, T. Covill, Coach John Bolz. Teresa on her toes. From mid-August to mid-October, the Walnut Tennis team, under the direction of Mr. Bolz, practiced serves, volleys, drills, and conditioning. They traveled to Men-dota, Rochelle, Princeton, Geneseo, Kewanee, and Sterling; and they hosted Ottawa-Marquette. Mr. Bolz served for the second consecutive year on the IHSA Tennis Board. Tracy Markley, not pictured, was a team member until forced to drop due to a knee injury. Nice return, Christy. Jennifer follows through Pam poised for action. Jennifer at the net. Teri uses her forehand. Pam, aren't you watching the ball??? 93 Girls’ 800 Meter Relay Coes to State Front: B. Bacorn. J. Woodley, J. Kruse, S. Erickson, K. TerBush, T. Emerson, R. Wangelin. Row 2: M. Troxell, A. Dalziel, K. Brown, J. Elliott, D. Anderson. J. Howes. K. Burgett, L. Olson. Row 3: Coach Peterson, C. Olson, A. Drayton, V. Brennan. C. Johnson, L. Schulte, H. Buzard, B. Schulte, M. Von Holten, Manager D. Hubbell. Captains L. Schulte, T. Emerson. 110 G 300 hurdle record holder. Jennifer Kruse. Records Broken: High Jump— Val Brennan 100 and 300 Low Hurdles—Jennifer Kruse 1600 Meter Run—Jodi Woodley 3200 Meter Relay—T. Emerson, M. Troxell, J. Woodley, L. Schulte. 800 Meter Relay—L. Schulte, V. Brennan, T. Emerson, D. Anderson. Seniors Kim TerBush, Jan Elliot. 94 Heather winds up Coach Peterson Krisi Walking Wounded Is this the starting line? The 800 meter relay team in action: Val and Tara. 95 Ky Borgstadt Represents WHS Track at State Front row: Mgr. S. Peterson, T. Schulte. G. Dubon, J. Piper, C. Franey, D. Hansen. Mgr. J. Grenter. Row 2: D. Kruse, K. Borgstadt, G. Kostman, R. Wrolson, K. Westfall, S. Attig, D. Gillfillan. Row 3: Coach Emerson, M. Gerdes, T. Frank, R. Vetter. S. Mills. B. Sikkema, M. Vick, D. Tornow. Billy gives it all of his effort. Gary goes over the bar. Mgr. Susy records stats. Seniors Ky Borgstadt, Gregg Woolley, and Guillermo Dubon. Joel in close pursuit Another day, another track meet—at State! The handoff. Go. Casey, go! Readying for the race. He's left them all behind. I always give it all I’ve got! 97 Winter Sports Rwords Potluck Dinner Held Varsity basketball. Most Valuable Gregg Woolley. Coach McFadden, Most Most Valuable Denise Hubbell. Coach Gonigam. Most Improved Tina Improved Mike Ringle. Neahring. Most Improved Sophomore player Doug Hansen, Coach Peterson, Most Improved Freshman player David Mattingly. Most Improved Sophomore player Lori Meyer. Coach DeMay, Most Improved Freshman player Cara Lee Johnson. Awards won by boys' basketball, cheerleading, and pompons. Jay Payne. B.V.C.; Carrie Holaway B.V.C.; Matt Hanse, 1st team B.V.C.; Denise Hubbell. Hon. Men. B.V.C.; Todd VonHolten, 1st team B.V.C.; Gregg Woolley. Hon. Men. I.V.C. 98 Track, Poms, Sc Cheerleading Honored Track. Most Valuable Ky Borgstadt. Coach Emerson, Most Improved David Kruse. Most Imrpoved Connie Olson, Coach Peterson, Most Valuable Loretta Schulte. Indian Valley Conference Award Winners: Diane Anderson, Valerie Brennan, Mandi VonHolten. Four-year member of pom-pons, Kamie VonHolten, and sponsor Kathy Guither. Brenda—Volleyball Pam Gothard—Tennis Brian Sikkema—Track Jenny Grente and Denise Hubbell Kris Koser—Basketball Greg Shule—Basketball Kim Ter Bush and Mr. Eggleston—Track ' % Football Players at Homecoming Parade time 100 “When I’m With You” Is Prom Theme “When I’m With You” Walnut High School Prom Saturday, May 10, 1986 Diane and Todd Queen Treva and King Matt Treva and Jay Daniele and Matt Annette and Kurt Diane Koser, Todd Von Holten, Schoff, Jay Payne—Royalty. Annette Schulte, Kurt Geldean, Treva Wolf, Matt Hansen. Daniele Val crowns Matt Queen Treva Is this our president? We re posing for pictures. May I have this dance? Sugar is sweet and so are you. I think I'll have some chicken How's the food? The band: Paragon Amy and Jeff Jr. Class sponsor 6 president. Listening to the speaker. 102 Annette and Jeff Dancing the night away Brett and Mandy Flash those pearly whites! Linda and Travis Two Lovely couples Kamie and Tom 103 104 Not so serious conversation Am I in the right place? Gee. that was good! Let's dance! Treva speaks! Mr. Eggleston Eniovina the speaker Board members like Drom. too! Serious conversation Thirty-four Graduate in Class of 1986 Front Row: Jan Elliott, A. Bacorn, M. Glafka, Joan Elliott, K. TerBush, A. Rollo, S. Grant, J. Dietz, T. Wolf. Row 2: D. Koser, L. Rhodes, A. Schulte. J. Clevenger, G. Dubon. L. Christensen, K. Von Holten, D. Schoff. Row 3: Lisa Rhodes, R. Wangelin, M. Sarver. M. Mattingly, J. Kepner, Tim Von Holten, K. Markley, K. Borgstadt, D. Christiansen. Row 4: J. Payne, G. Woolley. D. Cooper, K. Fredrickson, M. Hanse. Todd Von Holten, S. Hardy, K. Geldean. Glass 0Kollo 3 am not afraid of tomorrow, for 3 have seen yesterday, anJ S love today. Glass Golors CLarf 35lue and CDusly cRvs Glass 3l Qjusly 3io ower se 105 Top Eleven: Front Row: Shari Grant. Amy Bacorn, Kamie VonHolten, Annette Schulte. Linda Rhodes. Row 2: Treva Wolf. Jay Payne. Todd VonHolten. Matt Hansen. Guillermo Dubon, Lisa Rhodes. To the Class of 1986 ... It’s over! Yes, your high school days have ended. Graduation, parties, celebrations ... all of the events which surround graduation have come and gone. The memories of high school ... sports, speech, drama, music, publications, classes, teachers, friends ... are all beginning to fade and even be replaced. Now, it’s on with the rest of your lives. I wish you the best of luck as you journey down that road to the future, a future which will be as bright as you make it. Your effort, desire, and perseverance will carry you as far as you wish to go. I urge you to work for the common good of all the people and peace in the world in your lifetime. A quotation by Alfred Lord Tennyson adorns my wall ... I pass it on to you in parting: “When shall all men’s good be each man’s rule and universal peace be like a shaft of light across the land.’’ Lawrence P. Eggleston Superintendent and Shan Gregg. Mike, and Kurt 106 Valedictorian Lisa Rhodes Salutatorian Treva Wolf Honors and R wards Earned by Eleven Arion Music Award................................. Business Education Award.......................... DAR Good Citizen Award............................ Rotary Club Good Citizen Award.................... DeKalb Agriculture Award.......................... Mathematics Award................................. Physics Award..................................... Computer Technology Award......................... Illinois Science Teachers Association Award....... Plymouth AAA Trouble Shooting Award............... Outstanding Female Athlete Award.................. McCarthy Best Male Athlete Award.................. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards.............. Speech Team Recognition........................... Spanish Award..................................... (J.S. Army Outstanding Athletic Achievement Awards National Honor Society............................ .....................................Timothy Von Holten ........................................Treva Wolf ........................................Treva Wolf .............................................Matt Hansen ........................................Treva Wolf ..........................................Annette Schulte .........................Lisa Rhodes, Annette Schulte ........................................Diane Koser ........................................Lisa Rhodes .....................................Kevin Markley ..........................Kim TerBush, Annette Schulte ............................................Gregg Woolley .............................................Lisa Rhodes, Amy Bacorn, Treva Wolf, Linda Rhodes, Annette Schulte .....................................Timothy Von Holten .....................................Timothy Von Holten .................................Jay Payne, Lisa Rhodes ..................Amy Bacorn, Lisa Rhodes, Treva Wolf Scholarships Rwarded to Ten Agriculture Education Scholarship.................................................................Joe Clevenger J. T. Fredrick Agriculture Scholarship............................................................Joe Clevenger Switzer Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................Lisa Rhodes Augustana Honors Scholarship...................................................................................Lisa Rhodes Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarships..................................................Treva Wolf, Lisa Rhodes Sterling School of Beauty Culture, Inc. Scholarship...........................................Kamilla Von Holten American Legion Scholarship.....................................................................................Amy Bacorn Walnut Education Association Education Scholarship.....................................................Jan Elliott, Kelly Fredrickson, Diane Koser, Timothy Von Holten, Annette Schulte 107 AMY BACORN—Annual Staff 2,3,4; FLC 1,2: National Honor Society 4: Secretary, Treasurer 4: f 'ag Girl 1; Banner Carrier 1; Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; WAVC 1.4; Student of the Month 3.4: Volleyball 1,2; Girls' State KY BORGSTADT—W Club 3,4; FFA 1,2: Drama Club 3.4: Band 3,4; Chorus 4; Track 3,4; Student Librai B3,4; Fall Play 3,4; Spring Play 3,4; Football 2; Gfoss Country 4; Boys' State Track 2,3,4. LORI CHRISTENSEN—FLC 1; HCC 1,2,3; Flag Girl I; Chorus I; Ensembles I; Class Treasurer 1. [ ■. ’ ■ •’ Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Transfer 4. JOE LEVERNGER—W Club 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Coop 4; Football 1,2; High School RodeJl.2,3,4; 1985 DAVE COOPER—Cta| LGoop 4; WAVC 3,4; Student of the Month JODY DIETZ—HCC 3,4; Flag Gp 1; Chords 3; Ensembles 3; WAVC 4 BILLY DGBON—W Club 4;|Phorus 1,2,3; Presidential Classroom 4; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Track 1,2,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 4; Tennis 1,2; Foreign Exchange Student 4: Years 1,2,3 taken in Itesm, Mexico; Photographic Camp 3,4. JAN ELLIOTT—W Club 4; ELQ4; Hc63,4; ’ Grade School Aide 4. JOAN ELLIOTT—HCC 2,3,4; Drama £lub 1; Chorus 1,2,3; Ensembles 2; Fall Play !?.! ■ ’I esidetl ange S 4 HCC'3,4; WRA4; Secretary 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Track j.4; Volleyball 4;.Basketball 2; KELLY FREDRICKSON—Blues Mews Staff 1; FFA 1,2,3; Reader s Theatre Grodp- Interpretation 3,4; Chorus 1; Enseflftbles I; Art Awards 2,3,4; Scholastic Bowl 4; Fall Play 3.4; Spring Play 3,4; Rembr ra ociety 3,4; Grade School Aide 4, KURT GEL.C)EAN—W Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel: Class Treasurer 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Prdln Attendant 4; Coop 4; Walnut Football Camp 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2,3,4. MICHELLE GLAFKA—Annual Staff 2; HCC 1,2; Flag Gir ,3,4; Chorus 1.2; Ensembles 1,2; Pom Pons 2,3,4; Pom Pon Camp 2,3,4. SHARI GRANT—Annual Staff 2,3,4; Tri-Editor 4; Bli as ews Staff 3; FLC 1; Speech Team 3; Drama Clu 3; Reader’s Theatre Group Interpretation; WRA 2,3,4; Vice-President 4: Pointkeeper 2,3; Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; WAVC 4; Illinois Business Week 4; Volleyball 1; Grade School .Vide 2, Girls' State 3. MATT HANSEN—W Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; President 4; IVC Band 2,3.4: Ensembles 3.4; Prom King 4; Spring Golf 1,2; Fall Golf 1,2,3; Most Valuable Player 3; Basketball Camp 1,2,3,4: Football Camp 4; Football 3,4; Most Improved Player 3,4; First Team All-Conference Running Back; First Team All-Area Safety; Second Team All-Conference Safety; Seocnd Team All-Area Running Back; Basketball 1,2,3,4: Captain 4; First Team All-Bureau Valley Conference. ■ - • - p j'j’vJr J STEVE HARDY—W Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 3; Vice-President 4; Homecoming Attendant 4: Coop 4; Walnut Football Camp 1.2,3; Illinois Football Camp 4yFoot|apl 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2.[ JIM KEPNER—W Club 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; WAV' DIANE KOSER—Blues News Staff 1,2,3,4; HCC 1,2; Flag Girl 1; Cheerleader Monitor 3,4; Volleyball Camp 2; Basketball ! ,2; Basketball 2,4. KEVIN MARKLEY—FFA 1,2; Track 1,3: W. MA I T MATTINGLY—W Club 1,2 FFA JAY PAYNE—Student Council Represen tative 4; Student Council Vice-President 4; W Club fant 1; Prom Attendant 4; Track Manager 2; Office iding Camp 3; Illinois Business Week 4; Volleyball the Month 3,4; Football 2. King 4; Football 1,2. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3; President 4; Prom At- ;ndant 4; Student Librarian 4; Footbal. Camp 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2.3,4; Football 1.2,3,4; Most Improved Player 2; :aptain 4; Most Valuable Player 4: First I earn IVC Receiver and Defensive Back; WSDR Athlete of the Week; Dixon elegraph Athlete of the Week Dixon telegraph First Team Receiver; Second Team Defensive Back; Sterling iazette First Team Receiver, Second Team Defensive Back; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Most improved Player 1; Captain 4; lonorable Mention Bureau fij allejf Conference. Sm',. , 1 |N . IODES Blue N w tf 4; W luh . 7.£LC I HCC 2lB C Hfcder IJW: Co-Captaii rack man� r 2; Office Monitor 4; Cheerleading Camp F.2,3,4; President® Classroom -rf'l ISA RHODES—Anno S taff'3; Blues News Staff 2,3,4; Student Counc Representatiwi3;., V Club ,2, .4; HCC 1,2,4; Speech Team I; National Honap ociety 3,4; Presid«it 4t£and 1,2,3BhVC 2.3.4; En fijfes 2,3pP leader 3; Pom Pons 1,2.4; Presidepdpl C ssroom 4; Trade!,2; Scholastic EJj vf 3,4; Pom Pon Camp.' ,2,4; Cheerleading Camp 3; Football Manager L Voll ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball t anagSr 2, 1984 Hijak) 0 Brian outh Foundation International Leadershif jyninl WTiDassador for Illinois; Valedictorian Annual Staff 2,3,4; Tri-Editor A, Blues Nevi aff 3,4; Co-Editor 4; W Club 2,3 ; I K 1,4; Wf?A Pointkeeper 1; Secretary 2.3; President 4; Flag Girl 1 jthorus I',2; Librarian 2; Ensembles l jT rack ,2.3; Bfce Monitor 3; WAVC 4; Student of the Month 4; Volleyball 1,2; Guidance Helper 3,4. JlKE SARVER—Chorus 1; WAVC 3,4; Student of the Month 3 M M President 2; Prom Attendan W Pom Pon DAN1ELE SCHOFF 2,3,4; Volleyball 1. ANNETTE SCHCJLTE—Blues News Staff 2S-A Student Council Representative 3; Student (flfrcil Vice-Presidi 3; W Club 1,2,3,4; FLC 1,2,3; HCC 1; CheJleyder 1,2,3,4; Co-Capjain 2,4; Presidential Cla Bm 4; Class Vi! President 1; Class Secretary 4; HomecominJfcoWen 4; Homecomiip Attendant 2; Prom Att fcnt 4; Track 1,2 Captain 3; Student Librarian 3; Office Monitor %; Gheerteading Cant 1,2,3,4; Walnut Raider kketball Camp Basketbali.2,3; Grade School Aide4. 1 KIM TERBUSH—W Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; F toV'1'1 1; BannerVarrier 1; Enseiti’bTes 3,4;Vkl,2,4; OH Monitor 4; Basketball Camp 2,3,4jVolleyhj l 1,2; Basketball 2,3,4; TenrWs 3. J0 AMIE VON HOLTEN- T?lub 1,2,3, 3! Wiu� ui illl}r?3; WAVC 4; Stud Player 2,4; All-Conference in Dixon Pa| k,2,3,4; Fla .Girl 1,2,3,4- m Pons 1,2,3,4; Homecor le Month 4; Pom Pon Camp 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4: esentative 1,4; Student Council President 4; I Interpretation 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Cultural L; U ,2,3,4; Mascot 2; Presidential Classroom 4; Cl tg Golf 3; Track 2; Student Librarian 4; Fall Play ;h Team 1,2 khorus 1,2,3; TIM VON HOLTEN—Student C(W cil R Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Reader's TFieetre Ga Band 1,2,3,4; IVC Chorus 1,2,3; EnsemJ Secretary 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; S | ISU Speech Institute 2,3; Grade School Aij is 1,2; IVC Chorus 1 2; Class President 1; Class ViCe-Presidfent }; Student Librarian 4; Fall Golf 1; Football Camp 1,2,3,4: Baskett TODD VON HOLTEN—W Club 3,4; Cl Homecoming Attendant 1; Prom Attend; Camp 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketbali ,4; Student of the Mor th 3; Football 3. ROB WANGELIN—Band 1,2; Solos J; WA TREVA WOLF—Annual Staff 2,3; Elfcls t 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3.4 V' f Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom Queen 4; I; IVC Chorus 1,?; Swing Choir 1,2; Homecoming Attendari iketball 2,3,4; Fcibtball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 2,3,4; All-Area GREGG WOOLLEY—W Club 1,2,3,4; Chorfi Track 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Football Camp 2,3,4 All-State 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; All-Confereni SUxi-il PIZZA §«? AfiTiK (BAflHtE «©©fB (ZoMAtlUCtiOH 04. ) £. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WALNUT. IL 61376 Sales Service Walnut, Illinois 379-2320 Mungor’s Tastee-Freez WALNUT SAND GRAVEL 815-379-2217 Don and Phyllis Mungor (owners) Walnut Illinois ATHERTON GRAIN CO., INC. Grain — Seed — Fertilizer Walnut Ph. 379-2177 Normandy Ph. 379-2144 THE WALNUT LEADER • Newspaper • Phototypesetting 815-379-9031 • Commercial Printing Serving a complete line of beer, wine, and cocktails. Phone. 815—379-9290 “Chicken” Bringing local news and advertising to Walnut and the surrounding area. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday “Tacos” Tuesday Lunch Daily! Your hosts Charlie Kitty Mills = tzk±. Phone 379-2558 WALNUT VS Varie,y David R. Weber, R.Ph. Karen Olson, Owner Cotter No. 667V6 126 S. Main St. Walnut, IL 61376 121 S. Main St. Office: 815-379-2454 Walnut, IL 31376 Res.: 815—379-2287 112 Home of GlNO’S PIZZA Makers of WALNUT CHEESE 18 Varieties Natural Aged Cheese Walnut, Illinois Phone 379-2155 Stop and visit our cheese and gift shop COUNTRY COMPANIES. Insurance and Investment Services 124 Rodney Walnut, Ilinois 61376 Phone: 379-9297 Life—Health—Auto—Homeowner Farmowner—Commercial—Estate Planning RANDY HOLAWAY Agent 118 South Main Walnut, Illinois 61376 Hoping to serve you. Phone 815-379-2522 Thank You! Sue and Bill Petersen tOallare’s Supermarkets Inc. 112 South Main Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-2525 Red Carpet Service 113 STIVERS DRY CLEANERS Citizens First yfcate.iBank Full Service Bank Member FDIC 105 North Main Street Telephone Walnut, Illinois 61376 815-379-2141 Self-Service Laundry 3-Day Shoe Repair Walnut Sterling 379-2697 625-0380 FRITZ ACE HARDWARE AND ASPHALT SERVICE Phone 379-2377 139 South Main Street Walnut, II. You have a lot more going for you with Hank! HARDWARE Compliments of HOMETOWN HARDWARE £ 2w„, W.Sb. WALNUT, IL 379-9201 Walnut Cafe Bud and Lil Bell Compliments of DANIEL B. FUERTGES, D.D.S. Main Street Walnut, IL 61376 Phone: 379-2544 WALNUT PROFESSIONAL BLDG. 100 RED OAK ROAD WALNUT, ILLINOIS 61376 815-379-9012 114 1 ) First Federal GARLAND FUNERAL HOME and MONUMENT SALES Walnut, Illinois 379-2010 Savings 137 S. Main St. Walnut, Illinois 61376 815 379-2113 BASS FLOWERS “Think of us when you think of others.” • Homecoming • Dances • Prom • Holidays • Graduation • Special Occasions Glenn Bass—owner Ph. 815-379-9236 106 Franks Ave. Walnut, II. 61376 BLACK’S AUTO BODY FIRST NATIONAL 311 Red Oak Road Walnut, llinois 61376 BANK PHONE 815-379-9226 TOM BLACK, OWNER Manlius, IL 61338 Body and Fender Repairs Full Service Bank Expert Refinishing Member of FDIC DEKALB-PFIZER % If you bank with us You can bank on us. GENETICS CHARLES Telephone MEISENHEIMER 815-445-2622 R 1 Walnut, IL 61376 Phone 379-2094 T1100 CX283 or 445-2632 115 SHERRY’S BEAUTILAND 214 Meltzer St. Walnut, IL 379-2819 COVILL HOME IMPROVEMENT Paul Covill Walnut, Illinois 379-2990 379-2060 DAVE’S 7 DAYS A WEEK ANDERSEN’S SERVICE INC. SUPER UALU 105 YERKST. WALNUT.IL FORD •O fi xutaoejt f'or Oja flnJu LONGFIELD GUGERTY JAMISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 202 WEST NORTH STREET ROUTE 92 WALNUT, ILLINOIS 61376 TELEPHONE 815-379-2137 Cars Trucks 303 West North Street Walnut, Illinois Phone: (815) 379-2187 ARNIE’S HAPPY SPOT BALLROOM DEER GROVE, ILLINOIS In our 19th year of serving—Chicken at its best Thurs.-Fr.-Sat.—5-10 Sun.—Noon-9 Ballroom available for wedding receptions, private parties, reunions, Christmas parties, etc. Seating 400. We add that personal touch to make your party special. 815-438-5282 116 GREEN RIVER LINES INC. Walnut Cafe Bud and Lil Bell RESTROOM EQUIPPED AIR CONDITIONED SPORTING EVENTS - SR CITIZENS SCHOOLS - THEATRE PARTIES HANSEN TOURS TOURS - GROUPS CALL TOLL-FREE 1 800 892-1419 R.R. 1 - WALNUT 379-2879 GLENN OR DALE HANSEN Main Street Walnut, IL 61376 Phone: 379-2544 OR CALL 379-9078 OLINGER ENTERPRISES COLD STORAGE LOCKER NEAL and BEVERLY SHAKLEE DISTRIBUTORS H. C. and Betty Schuneman RR2—SHEFFIELD, IL 61361 Ph.815-542-6476 Custom Processing Michigan Frozen Fruit Products in Harmony with Nature Phone 379-2082 and Good Health PETERSON BODY SHOP Walnut, Illinois CADY GRAIN CO. INC. Deer Grove, Illinois Phone 438-5561 Everything for the Farm Buck Peterson, Owner Body Fender Work—Free Estimates Phone 379-2023 Walnut, Illinois • FIREWOOD • CHIMNEY SWEEP • STUMP GRINDING • WOOD CHIPS Guither Tree Service And Spray Painting DAVE AND HARRY GUITHER Rural Route 2 WALNUT. ILLINOIS 6 1 376 8 1 5-379-2925 815-379-2338 117 Ray Burkey Robert Burkey Jim Woolley—Advisor “Your Junior Store” WOODEN GARDENS Wood Shop Toys—Knick Knacks—Lawn Ornaments Rural Route 2, Box 312 Walnut, Illinois 61376 815-379-9383 FREE ESTIMATES COMPLETE BODY WORK 1101 N. Main Princeton, IL 61356 L Sr L BODY SWOP (815)875-4673 Sohigro SERVICE COMPANY Tom Durham, Mgr. Ohio, Illinois 61349 ROUTE 2 WALNUT.IL 61376 PHONE 815-445-3915 D J MOTORS Walnut, Illinois 61376 Phone: 379-2406 Owners: Don Bohm Jay Meisenheimer DRY BLENDS 18-46-0 0-0-60 0-46-0 45-0-0 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA 28% LIQUID NITROGEN SEED CORN Gas Diesel Car Truck Repair 24-Hour Wrecker Service Truck Test Lane FISCH MOTORS CUSTOM APPLICATION with FLOTATION EQUIPMENT SOIL TESTING Complete Auto Truck Sales Service Walnut, Illinois GOOD-YEAR 379-2191 118 FLOYD GUSTAFSON TWAa IssLI TWAg Services, Inc. P.O. Box 6 Walnut, Illinois 61376 General Trucking Walnut Redi-Mix Phone: 815-379-2615 or 815-379-2686 Store Phone 625-0450 BENDER BLOCK MUSIC CO. Everything in Music FRITZ P H P.O. Box 266 Walnut, Illinois 61376 Across from the Northland Mall 2929 E. Lincoln Hwy. Sterling, IL 61081 379-2794 PATRONS Ronald L. Borgstadt, Chiropractor The Village Shoppe Baumgartner T.V. Balagna’s The Imogene Shop Peerless Level Gilchrist, May May Shultz Law Ray’s Service Walnut Township Library Clevenger’s Quarter Horses Green River Veterinarian Clinic Bacorn Beefalo Jody’s Auto Clinic Beachler Electric Sieg’s Walnut Recreation Association WALNUT SAND GRAVEL Rt. 92 Walnut, Illinois 61376 Phone 815—379-2217 A special thank you to Mr. Robert Glaser, who took The Annual Staff thanks the many businesses who have so generously given their support to this book. most of the candid photos in this book. 119 Autographs L sr: • « .