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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1988 volume:

. 1987-1988 WALNUT TREE, EDITION 52 Walnut Hi h School Community District No. 508 Walnut. Illinois Barbie Bacorn and Lois Meisenheimer Co-editors TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty ... 5 Fall .... 29 Graduation . . . .... 92 Underclassmen . . . . ... 9 Winter .... 51 Awards .... 97 Seniors ... 17 Spring .... 71 Advertising . . . .... 103 The 1987-1988 year had its seasons — for work, play, action, reaction, rewards, receiving rewards, being a team, being an individual, making friends, and saying good-bye to friends. Marching Blues' Joy. We are Walnut! Playing an important part. Expression is the need of our souls. Enjoying the moment. Royalty. Imagination lives in any language. Practice pays. We're going places! Time out for books. Igniting the annual bonfire. THEY TOUCHED OUR HUES Mr Eceleston with the Burkeys. This year we dedicate the WALNUT TREE to Kevin Von Holten and Mrs. Eileen Burkey. Kevin, a 1979 graduate of WHS, died in a tragic accident. He was a talented artist and musician. Kevin’s family, in his memory, made possible an art department award and a plaque listing Arion Music Award winners. Mrs. Burkey, math and English teacher, retired this year after 28 years at Walnut High School. A farewell assembly was held in her honor to wish her a happy retirement. To teach is to shape young minds,” said the plaque she was given. She did it so well. Mr. and Mrs. Burkey as she receives a standing ovation. 3 Kevin's art work on display. Mrs. McFadden gives Mrs.Burkey a corsage from the staff. Mrs. Burkey also received a package of rice cakes from her Lunch Bunch. Daughter Ann, a surprise guest for Mrs. Burkey’s assembly. Kevin Von Holten — 1961-1988 Commemorating the penny roll. pHM| % V 11 ANNUAL STAFF HAS THE SPIRIT To gain additional knowledge for putting the yearbook together, eight students and Mrs. Bolz traveled to Galesburg to attend a Newsfoto workshop. They came home with new ideas on themes and designs. During National Yearbook Week, they had displays at the town library and at the high school. They also raffled off a yearbook that Jodie Briar won. This year, during Homecoming, Annual Staff sold spirit links. The senior class won with the longest chain, and Tammy Choiniere won half of what the seniors put in. The spirit chains were displayed at the Homecoming football game. Barbie Bacorn and Lois Meisenheimer were co-editors for the second year, Tammy Choiniere was in charge of selling advertising, and Joy Meisenheimer was in charge of the pop machine. Other “veterans” on the staff were Lori Kuehl. Mandi VonHolten, Shauna Erickson, Heather VonHolten, Connie Olson, and Linda Olson. Joy Meisenheimer was again chief typist, using the IBM computer to make disks to send to Newsfoto in Texas along with the pages and pictures. Front: S. Erickson, J. Sidebottom. Row 2: D. Birkey, D. Anderson, B. Bacorn. L. Meisenheimer, J. Meisenheimer, T. Choiniere, Mrs. Bolz, S. Stauter. Row 3: C. Koehler, G. Frank, L. Olson, H. VonHolten, D. Meisenheimer, L. Kuehl. K. Meisenheimer, P. Gothard, H. McAlvey. J. Schulte, J. Briar, A. Schulte, M. VonHolten. Not pictured — C. Olson, A. Loucks. Lois links it together Barbie has the spirit. Helping hands make the spirit chain. Mrs Bolz. Sponsor; T. Choiniere, J Meisenheimer, Bus Mgrs; I Meisenheimer and B Bacorn (front). Co-Eds. Seniors. Front row: S. Erickson, B. Bacorn, L. Meisenheimer, J. Meisenheimer, T. Choiniere. Row 2: H. VonHolten, D. Anderson, L. Kuehl, P. Gothard. M. VonHolten. Romaine Albrecht MS Guidance Counselor. Psychology. S.A.D.D., In-Touch Eileen Burkey BS Mathematics Robert Glaser MS Social Studies, Scholastic Bowl, Seniors, Pres. Classroom Betty Bass BA Chapter 1, Reader’s Theatre John Bolz MS Judy Bolz BS Band. Chorus, Tennis, Junior English. Annual Staff Class John DeMay BS Agriculture. Fr.-Soph. Football, Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator, FFA, Girls Basketball, Sophomore Class Lon Emerson MS Mathematics, Physics, Boys Track, Student Council Marcia Glaser BS Health. Computers. Drivers’ Ed., WRA, Scholastic Bowl, Freshman Class, Presidential Classroom, National Honor Society Katherine Guither BS Home Economics, Pom pons, Home Ec. Club Nancy Hansen BS F.S. Girls Basketball Shawn Harms MA Spanish. French, Foreign Language Club Kathleen Haurberg BA Volleyball Coach Charles Lane MS Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Science, Athletic Director, Associate Football Coach ft Lawrence McBride BS Special Education David McFadden MS Social Studies. P.E., Boys Basketball Donna McFadden MS Business Ed., Blue’s News Michael Peterson BS English, P.E., Head Footaball Coach, F.S. Boys Basketball, Girls Track V- Roger Shule MS Art, Rembrandt Society Robert Wilson BS Speech, Library. Speech Team. Drama Clarel Brown Custodian Marilyn Atherton Secretary James Woolley MS Industrial Occupations Mildred Cessna WAVC Bus Driver 7 Lori Egan Cheerleader Coach Regina Egan School Treasurer Randy Jamison Custodian Marlene Sisler Bookkeeper Neale Wallace Custodian 1, Mr. Eggleston looking into the shining light of W.H.S. spirit. 8 Mrs. Mac, you can watch your soap opera later. Right now, ring that bell! Mr. DeMay, our agriculture mentor, plants the seed of a friendly smile. Mrs. Glaser explores the possibilities of fold flap A over flap B Mr. Bolz, Mr. Jamison, and Mr. Wallace confer on the problems of the world. FRESHMEN BEGIN HIGH Shelley Attig Tara Balagna Debra Birkey Michelle Brandon Heath lends a helping hand. Jodie Briar Susan Christensen Dawn Cooper Nathan DeMay Patrick Dye Matthew Eckberg Amy Anderson Tom Anderson Kelly Foley Nicole Garland Todd Gerbitz Clay Haurberg V' Mrs. Glaser supervises float making. 10 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE ) Heath Lauritzen Nicole Linden Bud Lyford Heather McAlvey Kelly and Renae stuff napkins. Heath and Heather phone for pizza. Freshmen watch bonfire activities. 11 SOPHOMORES GET READY Jeff Alcorn David Anderson Nathan Anthony Corey Bacorn David Bohm Wendy Bolz Rusty Burkey Paula Covill Kathy Dunn Brenda Eckberg Tracy Fountain Virginia Frank Erinn F jertges Judy Ganschow Cathy Gerbitz Gary Glafka Jennifer Hamrick Mike Hansen Telling secrets again? 12 TO DRIVE UP (N THE WORLD Class Officers Front: Betzy Sabin, Sec.; Julie Madison, Treas.; Back: David Anderson, Pres.; Mike Hanson, V. Pres. Julie Madison Heather Martin Shanon Mills Julie Monson Joe Reynolds Carol Riley Betzy Sabin Brenda Schauff Ann Schulte Michelle Schulte Chad Stoudt Laura Strader Chris Tornow Kendra Ulve Chad Von Holten Sheldon Von Holten Mark Watson Chris Zemke 13 JUNIORS PLAN Scott Attig Julie Birkey Ellen Blondin Annette Bollman Karla Brown Krisi Burgett Nicky Campos Gary Christian Alicia Dalziel Ann Drayton Kevin Geldean Amy Grant Mike Gustafson Mike Hall Sarah Hansen Darren Hassler Theresa House Jean Howes David Huseman Tania Jacdbs Cara Lee Johnson Teresa Judd Pat Kane Gary Kostman Class Officers: C. Olson. Pres.; L. Olson. V. Pres.; L. Tornow, Sec. Back: J. Birkey. 14 Treas.; Mr. Bolz, sponsor. Does it taste good, Roxanne? FOR SENIOR YEAR Linda Olson Jenny Peterson Sean Piper Charlie Riley Shannon Rumbold Tara Schuetz Brenda Schulte Tim Schulte Greg Shule Craig Shurson Toni Sikkema Mike Stauter Laurie Tornow Mandy Wallace Roxanne Wangelin Ed Wolf Jodi Woodley Matt Zemke 15 Cathy — future Miss America! Faster, Laura, faster!!! I would like four pepperoni . . . Underclassman spirit! Heath and Jennifer get creative. Are you sure that is the answer, Sarah? Judy and Teena are spinning for a victory. 16 Diane Lynn Anderson Andi Heather Ailene Buzard Spook Tammy Elaine Choiniere Tammy Robert Wallace Anderson Bobster Gary Lynn Carl Carl Kathy Sue Christensen Kate Barbara Marie Bacorn Beefalo Randall Allen Carr Carr Teri Covill Bird 18 Matthew A. Dalziel Matt Lance Casey Franey Casey David Miles Gillfillan Gill Catherine Marie Eggleston KiKi Mickey Jay Franks Mick Pamela Jean Gothard Pammy Shauna Marie Erickson Shauna Matthew Martin Gerdes Matt Douglas Brian Hansen Puin 19 Anderson, Diane: Annual Staff 4. Blue’s News 4. Student Council 2. W Club 1.2.3.4. FLC 1.2, National Honor Society 3.4. Band 1. Solos 1. Ensemble 1, Cheerleader 2,3, Pom Pons 1, Presidential Classroom 4, Class Officer 1, Tres. 1, Grade School Aide 3, Student Librarian 3, Office Monitor 3.4, Camp Rep. 1.2,3.4. Pom Pon 1, Cheerleading 2.3. Illinois Business Week 3. Basketball 3.4. Volleyball 4. Football Mgr. 4. Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Captain 2.4, Most Improved 3. Most Valuable; All Academic; Honorable Mention All-Conference 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4. Captain 2.4, All-Academic 2,3, Track 1,2,3,4. All-Academic 2. Captain 4. Anderson, Robert: W Club 3.4. National Honor Society 3,4, Band 1,2,3,4. Presidential Classroom 4, Scholastic Bowl 3,4, Track 3,4, Most Improved 3. Bacorn, Barbara: Annual Staff 1,2,3,4, Co-Editor 3,4, W Club 1,2,3,4. FLC 1.2.3.4, Mascot 2. Camp Rep Basketball 1. Track 1,2,3,4, Most Improved 1, Co-Captain 4 Buzard, Heather: W Club 2. HEC 1.2.3.4, Sec. — Tres 3, WRA 1.2.3,4. Pres 4. Chorus 1,2,3, Librarian 2, IVC Chorus 2, IMEA Chorus 1. Ensembles 1,2, WAVC 4. Student of the Month 4, S.A.D.D. 3,4, Volleyball 1, Mgr. 2, Track 2. Carl, Gary: FFA 1,2,3,4, State Convention Rep. 4, Star Green Hand. Star Chapter Farmer 1.2,3,4, Pres. 4, Tres. 3, INTOUCH 3.4. Football 1. Basketball 1. Carr, Randall: W Club 2,3,4. FFA 1.2. Rembrandt Society 3, Camp Rep. 1,2,4. Football 1,2,4, Basketball 1,2, Track 1,2. Choiniere, Tammy: Annual Staff 1,2,3,4, Business Mgr. 2,3,4, Blue's News 1,2,3, Co-Editor 3. Editor 4. W Club 1,2,3.4. FLC 2,3,4. Publicity Mgr. 3, HEC 1.2.3,4, WRA 2,3,4. National Honor Society 3.4. Chorus 1. IMEA Chorus 1, Ensembles 1. Pres. Classroom 4. Student Librarian 3,4, Office Monitor 3, Guidance Office Helper 4. Scholastic Bowl 2.3.4. S A D D. 3.4. Tres. 4. IN-TOUCH 3.4, Camp Rep. 2,3 — Illinois Business Wk., Volleyball Mgr. 1,2,3.4, Girls Basketball Statistician 1. Christensen, Kathy: W Club 1.2,3,4, Chorus 1, IVC Chorus 1, IMEA Chorus 1, Ensembles 1, Class Officers Tres. 1. Homecoming Attendant 4. Office Monitor 2.3.4, Guidance Office Helper 1,2,3,4, WAVC 4. Basketball 1. Tennis 1. Trajfc 1 Covill, Terl: W Club 1,2,3.4. HEC 1.2,3.4. WRA 1,2,3.4, Reader’s Theatre 1, Chorus 1,2,4, IVC Chorus 1,2,4, Solos 1, Student Librarian 2.3.4, Office Monitor 1,2, S.A.D.D. 3.4, Fall Play 1,2,4, Spring Play 1,3, Volleyball 1. Girls Basketball Mgr. 1,3, Tennis 1,2,4, Most Improved 1. Dalziel, Matthew: W Club 1,2,3,4, FLC 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4. Chorus 1, Scholastic Bowl 3. Basketball Mgr. 2,3,4, Track 1. Eggleston, Catherine: FLC 1,2,3, National Honor Society 3,4, Band 1,2,3.4. Ensembles 1,2,3.4. Mascot 1. Pres. Classroom 4, Spring Play 1,2, Camp Rep. — Gymnastics 1,2,3,4. Erickson. Shauna: Annual Staff 1.4, Blue's News 1,2,3.4. Student CounciHRep. 1.3. W Club 1.2.3.4, FLC 1.2. Flag Girl 1.2.3.4. Pom Pons 1.2,3,4, Homecoming Attendant l,4.®Grade School Aide 2,3, Student Librarian 3, Office Monitor 3. Camp Rep. — Pom Pons 1.2,3.4. Illinois Business Wk. 3, Football Mgr. 4, Tennis 1, Track 1,2,3. Franks, Mickey: W Club 3.4, FFA 3.4. Camp Rep. Football 3. Outdoors Club 4. Gerdes, Matthew: Student Council Rep. 2.3. W Club 1,2,3,4, FLC 1,2, Band 1,2, Ensembles 1,2, Class Officers Pres. 1,4, Homecoming Attendant 1. Homea lrfg King 4, Student Librarian 4. Guidance Office Helper 4. IN-TOUCH 3.4. Camp Rep. Football 1,2,3. Illinois Business Wk 2, Basketball 2,3, Football 1,2,3,4, Most Improved 1. All-Conf. Honorable Mention LB 2, All Area Dixon Honorable Mention 2,3, All-Conf. Honorable Mention RB 3, All-Conf. RB, LB 4. Dixon Telegraph Player of Year 4, Sterling Gazette Honorary Co-Captain 4, MVP 4, Best Back 4. Co-Captain 4, Basketball 1,2,3.4, MIP 1, Co-Captain 4. Track 1,2,3.4, Captam 4. Gillfillan, David: W Club 1,2,3.4. FFA 1.2. Band 1.2,3,4, Librarian 1,4, Cultural Lag 2,3,4. IVC Band 2.4, Ensembles 1.2.3.4. Camp Rep Football 1,2,3, Football 1.2.3,4, Track 1.2.3,4 Gothard, Pam: Annual Staff 4. W Club 1.2.3.4. FLC 1,2,3.4. Drama club 1 .'2.3.4. Band 1,2.3,4. Chorus 1.2,3,4. Pres 3. IVC Chorus 1,2,3.4, Solos 1,2,3,4. Ensembles 1,2,3,4, Swing Choir 2, Class Officers Sec. 3, Guidance Office Helper 4, 5. A.D.D. 3,4, Sec. 4, IN-TOUCH 3.4. Spring Play 1,2,3,4, Basketball 2. Tennis 1.2.3.4, Capt. 4, Track Mgr. 4. Hansen, Douglas: W Club 3.4. FLC 1,2, Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 1, Business Mgr. 4. Cultural Lag 2,3,4, Chorus 1. IVC Chorus 1, IMEA Chorus 1, IVC Band 1, Ensembles 1, Guidance Officer Helper 4. Scholastic Bowl 2, Fall Play 4, Spring Play 2, Camp Rep. Football 3,4, Football 3.4. Basketball 1.2. MIP 2. Track 1,2.3.4. Hensley, Jammie: Rembrandt Society 1,2.3.4, Art Awards 1.2.3.4, Football 2. Hubbell, Susan: Blue’s News 4, W Club 4, FLC 2, Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Class Officer V-Pres. 2, Sec. 4. Tres. 3.4. Homecoming Queen 4, Homecoming Attendant 2, Grade School Aide 3, Office Monitor 4, Guidance Office Helper 4. Camp Rep. Cheerleading 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1. Jensen. Dixi: HEC 1,2.3.4, Pres. 4. WRA 1,2,4, Sec.-Tres 4. Chorus 1,3,4, IVC Chorus 3.4. Ensembles 1. Swing Choir 3, S.A.D.D. 3. Volleyball 1. Koehler. Pam: Annual Staff 1.2. HEC 1.2.3.4, WRA 1,2,3.4. V-Pres 4. Flag Girl 4. Pom Pons 4. Grade School Aide 2, Student Librarian 2,3,4, Office Monitor 2,3.4, S.A.D.D. 3. Fall Play 1.2,3, Spring Play 1,2.3.4 Kuehl, Lori: Annual Staff 2.3,4. Blue’s News 4. FLC 1,2,3,4, HEC 2,3.4. V Pres. 4, WRA 3.4. Nat’l Honor Society 3.4. Chorus 1 2 4 Pub Mgr 4. IVC Chorus 4, IMEA Chorus 1. Solo 4. Ensembles 1.2.4. Pres Classroom 4. Girls State 3. Scholastic Bowl 2.3.4. S.A D.D. 3. IN-TOUCH 3, Outdoors Club 4. V-Pres. 4. Fall Play 2.4. Spring Play 1.4. Volleyball 1. Lind, Jamie: Student Council 3,4, FLC 3.4. FFA 2,3,4. State Convention Camp Rep. I.2.3.4. Football 1,2.3.4. Basketball 2. Track 2.3,4 Markley. Tracy: W Club 1.2.3.4, HEC 2.3.4. WRA 2,3.4. Chorus 1.2. Bowl 3. WAVC 4. S.A D D. 3.4. Spring Play 1.2. Tennis 1,2,3. ntion 2f'tfomecoming Attend, ndant 2.4. WAVC 4. Football Student Librarian 4, Office Monitor 2,3, Scholastic Meisenheimer, Joy: Annual Staff 1.2,3,4, Bus. Mgr. 3.4, Blue's News 4. FLC 1.2. Band 1,2.3,4. Cultural Lag 3,4, Chorus 2. IVC Chorus 2. IVC Band 1,2,4, Solos 1.2.3, Ensembles 3, Class Officer V-Pres 4. Office Monitor 2,3,4, S.A.D.D. 3.4, Pres. 3.4. IN-TOUCH 3.4. Spring Play 2,3,4. , Jfr., Meisenheimer, Lois: Annual Staff 2,3,4, Co-Editor 3,4, Blue's News 4, FLC 1.2, HEC 2.3.4, Sec 4. WRA 3.4, Nat I Honor Society 3.4. Band 1,2,3.4. Pub. Mgr. 3.4. Cultural Lag 2.3,4, IVC Band 2.3.4, Solos 1.2,3.4. Pres. Classroom 4. S.A.D.D. 3.4. V-Pres. 4. Meyer. Lori: Flag Girl 3.4, Pom Pons 3.4. WAVC 4, Basketball Camp Rep 2.3. Volleyball 2. Basketball 2,3. Monson, Jennifer: Annual Staff 2,3, Blue’s News 4. W Club 1.2.3.4, FLC 1.2 HEC 2.3,4. Pub Mgr 3. WRA 3.4. Pt Keeper 4. Speech Team 1. Drama Club 4. Flag Girl 4, Pom Pons 4. Office Monitor 3. Guidance Office Helper 4. Scholastic Bowl 2.3.4. S.A.D.D. 3, Fall Play 4, Spring Play 4. Pom Pon Camp Rep 4. Basketball 1. Tennis 1,2,3,4. MVP 2,3.4. Track 4. etball Camp Rep 2. Volleyball 1.2,3. Neahring, Tina: Student Council 2. W Club 2,3,4. FLC 1,2, Out Basketball I.2.3.4. MIP 1.2. Captain 4 Pogliano, John: FFA 1.2.3,4, Reporter 3. V-Pres 4 , Brian: W Club 2.3.4. FFA 4, Class Officer Sec 2. V Pres 3. Homecoming Attendant 3, Football Camp Rep. 2,3.4. w 1M Sikkema, Bria Football 1.2,3, , Basketball 1.2. Traci- 1.2.3.4. MVP 3 Thompson. Kenyon: W Club 2.M. FFA 1.2.3.4. State Convention. Sec 3.4. Chonl , Football Camp Rep. 1,2,3.4. I Basketball Q rSp Rep. 2,3,4. football 1.2 rH Basketball 1.2,3, Track 1.4. Tornow, Del: W Club 2,Jr4, FLC 1. Drama'Club 3. Lineman 4. Basketball . Trac Play 2. Football Camp Rep 2.3. Football 1.2,3.4, Outstanding WAVC 4, Football Camp Track 1.2. . Vetter. Randy: Stufcnt Council 4. W Club 2,3,4, FLC 1, Chorus 1. IVC Chorus l JMEA Chorus 1 Rep. 1.2.3.4, FootbaV 1.2.3.4, MIP Walnut Football Camp 4. Blue Spirit Award 4, Basketball 1.2, VonHolten, Heather: Annual Staff 1,4. Blue's News 3.4, Co-EdUpr 3, Student Council 1, W Club 1,2,3.4. FFA 4. HE Nat’l Honor Society 3,4, Homecoming Attendant 3, Office Monitor 3.4-, S.A.D.D. 3, Tennis 1, Boy s Track Mgr. 4. VonHolten, Mandi: Annual Staff 3,4, W Club 1,2,3,4. FLC 1,2,3.4. Speech Team 3,4. Nat’l Honor Society 3.4. Band 1,2.3,4, Pres 4. Cultural Lag 4. Chorus 1,2,3.4. Pres. 4. IVC Chorus 3,4. IVC Band 1.2,3.4. IMEA Chorus 1. Solos 1,2.3. Ensembles 1.2,3,4. Swing Choir 2.3. Cheerleader 2. Class Officer Pres, 2.3. Student Librarian 4. Scholastic Bowl 1. Fall Play 3. Spring Play 1.2.3.4, Basketball Camp Rep. l.zNiheerleadmg Camp Rep. 2. Basketball 1.2. Track 1.2.3.4. Westfall, Kemper: Blue’s News 2. Student Council 4, W Club 1,2,3,4, FLC 1,2, Class Officer V-Pres. 2, Homecoming Attendant 4, Football Camp Rep. 1.2.3.4. Basketball Camp Rep. 1.2.3.4. Football 1.2,3.4. MIP 2. Raider of the Year 3.4. Co-Captain 4. BaskS II 1.2,3,4, Best Free Throw Percentage 4. Wolfe, Emily: Chorus 1.2,3'WC Chorus 3, frisembles 1. WAVC 4. Spring Play 2. Wrolson, Robert: W Club 1,2,3.4. Cho Us 1, WAVC ootball 1,3, Basketball 1.2. Track 1,2,3. Jammie Hensley Leon Pamela Jean Koehler Pam my Tracy Ann Markley TA Lori Ann Kuehl Glenda Doug McFadden Doug Dixi Diane Jensen Dixi Joy Mane Meisenheimer Sunshine 22 Lori Ann Meyer Smurf Kenyon Raymond Thompson Bunyon Delavan A. Tornow Chopper Jennifer Ann Monson Rosebud John Robert Pogliano III Pog 23 It’s just the girls and Alex! 24 Randy, this is not a group wave! Taking orders. Heather?? Attempting to do a little magic, Kathy? Barbie just linking her life away! Helping John much, Brian? What a grip. Mick! Here we go . . . another speech?! Nice hair Chop! Chopper, Dixi?? Diligent workers . . . Diane, Shauna. and Kathy. ' j Pam plays with poise. Don’t spill that, Lori! Seniors show endless effort! 25 Randall William Vetter Vett Amanda Jo VonHolten Mandra Heather Ann VonHolten Heather Kemper David Westfall Kemper Emily Darleene Wolfe Emily Robert L. Wrolson Scooby Officers. Susan Hubbell, Secretary-Treasurer; Joy Meisenheimer, Vice-President; Mr. Glaser, Advisor; Matt Gerdes, President. 26 Homecoming Royalty. Front: Queen Susan Hubbell, King Matt Gerdes. Row 2: J. Lind, K. Christensen, S. Erickson. K. Westfall. We’re from Walnut . . . couldn’t be any prouder! Tammy and Kathy mousing around. Tim and Mick break for a hunt on Twin Day Chopper gives five to Karen Cornell, our 1 rooter Lori, Barb. Heather and Tammy loaf in the sun during Homecoming week 27 Sophomore friends: Julie, Shannon, Donna, and Kendra. Jennifer generates good cheer. Such concentration, Paula. Peppy pep rally enthuasiasts anticipate another victory. Denise — Queen. 1986; Susan — Queen. 1987; DeAnna — a Lady in Waiting? Somebody has the giggles. 28 A DAMP HOMECOMING FAILS The sophomores Wheel of Fortune won third. Fourth place juniors taunted DePue to Press Their Luck. Homecoming was October 15-17. The bonfire Thurs. p.m. with skits and the crowning of the King and Queen, the parade just before the rain Friday, the football victory over DePue, and the dance at the grade school gym Saturday p.m. climaxed a week of float building, dress-up days, decorating, and practices. 30 TO EXTINGUISH WHS SPIRIT Queen Susan Hubbell and King Matt Gerdes reigned homecoming weekend. Homecoming Court Seniors Kathy Christensen and Jamie Lind. The theme for the parade was television. Tuesday was Twins and Sunglasses Day; Wednesday, Crazy Day; Thursday, Dress-Up Day; and Friday, Blue-White Day. The volleyball game before the Thurs. p.m. bonfire was Sr. Parents’ Night. Freshmen Tara Balagna and Heath Lauritzen, Juniors Brenda Schulte and Kevin Geldean, Sophomores Kendra Ulve and Sheldon VonHolten were elected by their classmates. Homecoming Court Seniors Shauna Erickson and Kemper Westfall. 31 Cathy Vanna? Tim, I’m gonna be sick. 32 Rappin’ Chopper Linking the school spirit. Drivin’ to victory. Help me, somebody. Putting skits on is fun, right, Mandy? Mike H. crowns Matt, his successor. Denise crowns Susan, her sister and successor. I have to hit something! Studying, John? Do you see what I see? Susan Matt: '87 Royalty. PLAYOFF NO. 9 FOR RAIDERS 1987 Co-Captains Kemper Westfall and Matt Gerdes led the Raiders to the IVC East Championship. Charles Lane, Associate Coach; Mick Peterson, Head Coach; John DeMay, Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator. 33 Quarter Finalists and IVC-East Champions. Front Row: Mgrs. J Hamrick, K. Peterson, B. Schauff. Row 2: D. Anderson, D. Hassler, G. Shule. K. Westfall. T. Schulte. K. Thompson, E. Wolf, M. Gerdes, J. Alcorn. Row 3: D. Kruse, N Campos, Da. Olson, D. Lind. D. Mattingly, R. Carr, C. Tornow, S. Mills. Row 4: K. Geldean, D. Gillfillan, De. Olson, M. Stauter, C Bacorn, D. Hansen, R. Vetter, M. Gustafson. Row 5: M. Jonas, M. Hansen, C. Shurson. S. Attig, D. McFadden, M. Zemke, C. VonHolten, J. Lind. Row 6: Mgr. S Erickson, Coach C. Lane, Head Coach M. Peterson, Coach J. DeMay, Mgr. D. Anderson. Returning Lettermen : Front Row: Tim Schulte, Kenyon Thompson, Dennis Olson, David Gillfillan, Doug Hansen, Greg Shule. Row 2: Chopper Tornow, Matt Gerdes, Kemper Westfall, Randy Vetter, David Mattingly, Jamie Lind, Kevin Geldean. Walnut SCOREBOARD Opp 33 Albion 6 7 Annawan 20 13 Bradford 7 30 Tampico 0 24 Wyoming 14 36 Wyanet 14 26 DePue 8 38 Tiskilwa 6 20 LaMoille 7 Playoffs 7 Manlius 0 26 LaMoille 0 8 Freeport-Aquin 27 ENDLESS EFFORT BY SENIORS Randy Carr: Off. and Def. Lineman. Raider of the Week vs. DePue Kenyon Thompson: W. Receiver, L. Back. Raider of the Week vs. Wyoming, Manlius. Scored winning TD vs. LaMoille in IVC Championship Game. Dennis Olson: Noseguard. Raider of the Week vs. Tiskilwa. Chopper Tornow: Tackle. Def. Tackle. IVC Off. Lineman first team. IVC Def. Lineman first team. Sterling News Gazette Def. Lineman first team. Dixon Telegraph Tackle. Def. Tackle first team. WHS '87 Lineman of the Year. Doug Hansen: Off. and Def. Lineman David Gillifillian: Guard, L.Back. Two games in ’87 with 10 tackles. I Randy Vetter: Tackle, Def. Tackle ’87 Blue Raider Spirit Award. The seniors leave impressive statistics behind them. The 1987 co-captains were Matt Gerdes and Kemper Westfall. Most of these seniors have participated in four out of the nine years that WHS has been in the playoffs. Matt Gerdes: R. Back, L. Back. '87 Sterling News Gazette Player of the Year. ’87 Dixon Telegraph Player of the Year, ’87 All-Conference RB and LB., '87 WHS Back of the Year, and ’87 WHS MVP. Scored 100 points in '87 Kemper Westfall: Q. Back, W. Receiver, Def. Back, Kicker, Punter. Sterling Gazette first team W. Receiver, second team Def. Back. Dixon Telegraph first team W. Receiver, Def. Back, Kicker, and Punter. All-Conference W. Receiver and Def. Back. '86 and ’87 Raider of the Year. One picture is worth a thousand words. 34 SMALL (N NUMBERS. BUT BIG AT HEART Frosh Soph Raiders. Front Row: M. Spohn, H. Lauritzen, M. Eckberg, P. Neahring. Row 2: N. DeMay, P. Dye. C. Haurberg, C. Bacorn, M. Hansen. Row 3: D. Anderson. M. Jonas. D. Lind. B. Lyford, C. VonHolten, J. Alcorn. Row 4: Coach DeMay. SCOREBOARD Walnut 6 Annawan Opp. 14 21 Bradford 7 26 Tampico 16 20 Wyoming 12 0 Wyanet 44 0 DePue 67 0 Tiskilwa 28 0 LaMoille 22 Frosh-Soph Coach John DeMay. 35 football Scott hears brotherly message from veteran Steve Numbers 10 (Greg) and 11 (Kemper) gracefully skim the sod. Staunch Raider fans bundle up bodies but not spirit. ahead. A time-out for Tim. The Devil made me do it. Managers Front Brenda Schauff Gerdes covers ground behind a formidable Raider phalanx. Back Jennifer Hamrick. Diane Anderson, Shauna Erickson. Chopper 36 We’re smilin’in the rain! One on one confrontation. Pulling down a Bradford Panther. Kemper carries the ball. Fatherly Congratulations! And that’s the 1 fact! Bombs away Beans blocks for Greg It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Walnut’s own Davy M.! Matt chalks up more yardage. Randy in a tricky situation. 37 TWO RECEIVE HONORABLE MENTION volleyball Varsity. Front Row: Debra Birkey — Mgr., Diane Anderson, Jean Howes, Krisi Burgett, Jodi Woodley, Deanna Hubbell — Mgr. Row 2: Coach Kathy Haurberg, Tania Jacobs, Brenda Schulte, Cara Lee Johnson, Ann Drayton, Tara Schuetz. Not pictured — Linda Olson. Fresh-Soph. Front Row: Kelly Foley. Angie Ringle, Julie Madison, Paula Covill, Jennifer Hamrick. Row 2: Debra Birkey — Mgr., Jennifer Sidebottom, Jodi Schulte, Betzy Sabin, Deanna Hubbell — Mgr. Row 3: Coach Kathy Haurberg, Renae Parvin, Amy Anderson, Tami VonHolten, Nicole Linden, Shelley Attig. I Honorable Mention All-Conference — Sr. Diane Anderson. Honorable Mention All-Conference — Jr. Krisi Burgett. Another block for Krisi. 38 Krisi for the return. Diane makes a sound bump. Chit chat before the game Diane gives Cara a helping hand. Diane is alert and waiting. Predicting the serve. Victorious save from Brenda. Successful serve by Cara. L Support from the sidelines. Warming up for spiking before the game. Lady Raiders in action. eyes on the ball. f Fundamentals. Fitness. Fun tennis Senior Jennifer Monson stores up energy. Captain, Senior Pam Gothard. Nice return, Laura, Two hands, Kendra? Julie lobs to her opponent. Last-minute advice from coach. The Monson sisters played singles and Gothard-Bolz, doubles at sectionals. WHS played Ottawa-Marquette, Kewanee, St. Bede, Princeton, Geneseo, Mendota, and Rochelle. Mrs. Guither fashioned the new skirts. 40 Smash that volley, Pam Wendy meets the ball. Jennifer in action. OUTDOORS CLUB HAS GOOD START Front Row: David Huseman, David Bohm, Corey Bacorn, Kevin Geldean, Greg Shule. Row 2: Gary Kostman, Darrell Olson. Lori Kuehl, Michelle Schulte, Paula Covill. Tina Neahring, Bud Lyford, Mick Franks, Tim Schulte. Not Pictured: Sponsor Mr. Eggleston Officers: Vice-Pres, L. Kuehl. Pres. K. Geldean, Sec. D. Huseman. TAMPICO JOINS ART CLASSES Rembrandt Society. Seated: Pres. Holly McMullen. Standing: Sec. Treas. Bill Stees , Sponsor. Mr. Shule, Vice-Pres. Wendy Peterson . Front row: Cathy Gerbitz, Holly McMullen. Row 2: Clay Haurberg. Ann Schulte. Matthew Helm , Jenny Peterson. Row 3: Bill Stees , Mr. Shule, Wendy Peterson . Jammie Hensley. Bridgett Gilmore . Carol Riley. Mark Schuffnam . Tampico High School Students 41 FFA PET PROJECTS Front: Kenyon Thompson, Heather Von Holten, Amy Anderson, Mike Spohn, Joe Reynolds, Mick Franks, Bud Lyford, Rusty Burkey. Row 2: Gary Carl, John Pogliano, Dennis Olson, Stacey Mecum, Tom Anderson, Sheldon Von Holten. Corey Bacorn, Brian Sikkema. Row 3: Mark Watson, Jamie Lind, Scott Mills, Tim Schulte, Steve Maynard, Gary Glafka, David Kruse, Pat Dye. Row 4: Sponsor John DeMay, Mike Jonas, Nathan DeMay, Kevin Geldean, Davy Mattingly. Mike, cuddling with the sheep. Officers L to R: Pres. Gary Carl, VP John Pogliano, Sec. Kenyon Thompson, Sentinel Scott Mills, Reporter Kevin Geldean, Treas. David Kruse, Sponsor John DeMay. MAKE AN ACTIVE CLUB Mr. DeMay, Sponsor, led a horseback interest group on Up the Wall Day. FFA Activities FFA Corn Observation Plots, Lawn Food Sales, Walnut Manor Nursing Home Animal Fair, Blood Mobile Set Up, Conservation Set Up, Monsanto Safety Bumper Stickers for Safety, FFA Petting Zoo, Decatur Youth Conference, State FFA Convention. Up the Wall Presentation Learning the fundamentals of horsemanship. 43 “COME BLOW YOUR HORN Mr. Wilson pointedly directs Teri and Chris Nathan confronted by his domineering Dad.” Danielle, do you hear me? Jennifer, are you in pain? Nathan A. as Alan B. Lori and Nathan D. have a cozy chat. Matt spotlighted the action. Concentration. I’m not feeling so well. 44 Teri and Danielle Set... Cast, Sheldon Von Holten, Rus Burkey, Gary Glafka, Mike Spohn; Posters . . . Heather Von Holten, Jodie Briar; Make-Up . . Heather Von Holten, Cast; Sound . . . Teri Covill, Publicity . . Lori Kuehl, Lighting . . . Matt Dalziel, Doug Hansen; Tickets . Heather Von Holten, Joy Meisenheimer, Ginny Frank; Programs . . Dixi Jensen, Emily Wolfe. Nathan and Lori — a twosome. Front: J. Monson, D. Mecum, T. Covill, L. Kuehl. Back: N. DeMay, C. Tornow, N. Anthony. Danielle and her son Nathan D. Nathan A. introduces the women in his life. WHS DRAMA CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS COME BLOW YOUR HORN (A COMEDY) BY NEIL SIMON Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at 7:30 Directed by Robert Wilson Cast Alan Baker . . Peggy Evans . Buddy Baker . Mr. Baker . . . Connie Dayton Mrs. Baker . . A Visitor Nathan Anthony ......Lori Kuehl . Nathan DeMay . . . Chris Tornow Jennifer Monson Danielle Mecum .....Teri Covill Chris and his two sons Nathan and Nathan Student Director Teri Covill Cve |ost my |jne 45 STUDENT COUNCIL LEADS WHS Front: Brenda Schulte, Tara Balagna, Jennifer Hamrick, Mr. Emerson, Julie Madison, Betzy Sabin, Karla Brown. Row 2: Jamie Lind, Randy Vetter, Kemper Westfall, Ed Wolf, Matthew Eckberg. BLUES NEWS COUERS WHS BEAT Front: Heather Von Holten, Shauna Erickson, Jennifer Hamrick, Tammy Choiniere, Michelle Schulte. Row 2: Danielle Mecum, Joy Meisenheimer, Susan Hubbell, Lois Meisenheimer, Lori Kuehl, Jennifer Monson, Advisor Mrs. McFadden. Row 3: Karla Brown, Jodi Woodley, Mandi Wallace, Diane Anderson, Ann Schulte. Editor Tammy discusses an idea with Mrs. Mac 4 - 1 Blues News Staff meets Wednesdays during Sixth Hour. The group writes articles that appear in the Walnut Leader as well as in the Teen Trib. What’s going on? 47 WRA: FUN. FRIENDS. AND FOOD Front: D. Jensen, D. Mecum. Sitting: C. Koehler, M. Schulte, K. Dunn, L. Strader, T. Markley. Standing: Mrs. Glaser. Sponsor; H. Buzard, P. Koehler, L. Kuehl, D. Jensen, S. Mills, J. Monson, L. Meisenheimer, A. Grant, T. Choiniere. Not pictured: A. Loucks Pam and Amy set up silverware. 48 Well, that was fun. Work with me, people! Officers: H. Buzard, Pres.; Mrs. Glaser, Sponsor; P. Koehler, VP; D. Jensen, Sec Treas.; D. Mecum, Public Relations. Step 4: grab hair, pull back. H.E.C. COOKS UP 0 STORM Home-Ec. Club Officers. Sec., Lois Meisenheimer; Pres., Dixi Jensen; Trees., Danielle Mecum; Vice-Pres.. Lori Kuehl. Our president — A Perfect Angel!? Members Front row Jen Schulte. D Cooper. T. VonHolten. A. Grant. Row 2: S. Christensen, J. Sidebottom. H. McAlvey. Mrs Guither. D Jensen, S. Attig. Jo. Schulte Row 3: T Markley. T. Covill. P Koehler. L. Kuehl. Jen. Monson. L. Meisenheimer. T. Chomiere, H. Buzard. Row 4: C. Riley. K. Dunn. D. Jensen. S. Mills. L. Strader. J. Monson. C. Koehler. M. Schulte. D. Mecum. ADDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES Not pictured: Erik Haenni, freshman. Brian Sikkema, Senior Aaron Loucks, Junior transfer. Mrs. Glaser and the students with the Drivers Ed. car, courtesy of Prescott Bros., Mendota. Amy Loucks, Sophomore transfer. Jan Gugerty, Junior transfer VARSITY HAS GOOD YEAR Front: B. Schulte, J. Hamrick, P. Covill. Row 2: D. Anderson, W. Bolz, J. Woodley, K. Burgett. Row 3: Coach DeMay, T. Neahring, C. Johnson, T. Schuetz, J. Howes. Jodi was unanimous pick on the Bureau Valley Conference first team and took a spot on the second team of the Indian Valley. Raiders Opp 45 Tampico 36 49 Manlius 65 47 LaMoille 53 43 Tampico 32 54 Ohio 44 56 Twin City 38 44 Fulton 26 29 Western 62 62 Fulton 26 35 St. Bede 38 36 Wyoming 26 54 Wyanet 47 41 Annawan 44 34 Bradford 56 44 Atkinson 71 44 Neponset 62 Fight for your life! 52 FRESH SOPH HAS A 2-7 SEASON First: Paula Covill, Michelle Brandon, Angie Ringle, Jennifer Hamrick. Row 2: Coach Nancy Hansen. Brenda Schulte, Kathy Meisenheimer, Wendy Bolz, D’Ann Meisenheimer. Michelle looks for help. Jennifer, hurry, hurry! D’Ann steals it and runs. 53 VARSITY HAS 10-14 SEASON Front: Dave Anderson, Jeff Alcorn. Casey Franey. Nicky Campos, Dave Kruse. Matt Gerdes. Row 2: Scott Attig, Greg Shule. Kevin Geldean, Dave Mattingly, Kemper Westfall, Doug McFadden, Coach McFadden. 54 Stat keepers: Mrs. McFadden, Krisi Burgett, Diane Anderson. Senior Co-Captains Matt Gerdes and Kemper Westfall. US Season Record OPP 60 Annawan 72 59 Ohio 85 63 Manlius 74 54 Tiskilwa 47 60 Neponset 51 40 LaMoille 61 41 Franklin Center 59 64 Tampico 57 62 Manlius 50 66 Western 63 73 Neponset 68 36 DePue 66 63 Tampico 65 61 LaMoille 47 66 Ohio 95 65 Western 71 70 Wyanet 63 60 Earlville 80 57 Bradford 60 61 Atkinson 51 61 LaMoille 72 62 Wyoming 61 52 Mendota 83 FRESH SOPH ENDS YEAR 14-9 Front: Heath Lauritzen, Paul Neahring, Pat Dye, Bud Lyford, Clay Haurberg, Matthew Eckberg. Row 2: Chris Zemke, David Anderson, David Lind. Mike Hansen, Chad Von Holten Jeff Alcorn, Sheldon Von Holten. Dave, do you need help? Jeff plans the attack. Season Record Opp Annawan 41 Ohio 45 Manlius 66 Tiskilwa 36 Franklin Center 39 Tampico 24 Manlius 55 Western 39 Neponset 31 DePue 57 Tampico 24 Tampico 47 Western 24 Western 29 Wyanet 43 Earlville 27 Bradford 42 Atkinson 48 Amboy 40 LaMoille 37 Franklin Center 57 Wyoming 27 Oregon 46 Make it. Mike! Clay is on the move against Tiskilwa as Jeff takes an elbow. 55 Julie Monson jamming the balls in tennis. D’Ann Meisenheimer. Matt Gerdes and Mike Stauter looking relieved after winning AGAIN! 56 Roxanne Wangelin playing her game. POMS GO TO STATE Front: Lori Meyer, Jodi Woodley, Jodi Schulte, Ellen Blondin, Angie Ringle, Jenny Peterson, Jennifer Monson, Judy Ganschow, Brenda Schauff, Shauna Erickson, Linda Olson, Tracey Thompson, Pam Koehler, Karla Brown, Jennifer Hamrick, Connie Olson. THE YEAR IN REVIEW Jenny’s serious look Mrs. Guither, are you going to eat that yourself? Mrs. Guither gives them instructions. Receiving congratulations from Mr. Eggleston. Lori, eyes open Off to state ... so slow down, and one at a time. SQUADS SPREAD SPIRIT Front: Stacy Stauter, Mascot. Row 1: JV Cheerleaders: Heather McAlvey, Julie Madison, Cathy Gerbitz, Betzy Sabin. Tara Balagna, Nicole Garland. Row 2: Varsity Cheerleaders: Mandy Wallace, Jean Howes. Annette Bollman, Sarah Hansen, Susan Hubbell, Terry House. Cheerleader coach, Lori Egan. JV Co-Capt. Betzy. Soph. Cathy. Coach, and JV Co-Capt. Julie Cheerleaders, faculty, and band watch a pep rally Varsity Captain. Susan Hubbell The girls make posters Tara decorates a locker Stacy and the Booster Club Terry, Julie, and Betzy get ready to perform. JV Cheerleaders and Lori. Susan 61 CHORUS OF FIFTEEN GIRLS GOES TC The 1988 Chorus includes Front: M. Von Holten, A. Grant. J. Schulte, P. Gothard, P. Covill, M Schulte, A. Schulte. Row 2: Ju. Monson, Do. Jensen, L. Kuehl, R. Parvin, D. Mecum, T. Covill, Di. Jensen, Y. Laurino. The Chorus performs at Graduation and Baccalaureate and at IVC Chorus Festival. Many of the girls in chorus are also involved in the spring musical. Contest accompanists: Mandi Von Holten and Joy Meisenheimer 1988 Chorus Officers: Pres. Mandi VonHolten, Libs. J. Schulte and A. Schulte, Pub. Mgr. Lori Kuehl. Chorus accompanist: Mandi Von Holten 62 SOLO ENSEMBLE CONTEST These girls were in the IVC Chorus festival at Tampico on November 17, 1987. Front: M. VonHolten, P. Gothard, P. Covill, M. Schulte, A. Schulte. Row 2: Ju. Monson, Do. Jensen, L. Kuehl, R. Parvin, D. Mecum, T. Covill, Di. Jensen. Y. Laurino. The Chorus sang seven songs under the direction of Dr. Paul Rosene of ISU. Ensembles: Front row: A. Schulte, A. Grant, J. Schulte, D. Mecum, Y. Laurino. Row 2: P. Covill, P. Gothard, J. Monson, Do. Jensen, L. Kuehl, R. Parvin, Di. Jensen. Soloists going to contest were Pam Gothard, Teri Covill, and Michelle Schulte. Two duets went to contest. Pam Gothard and Mandi VonHolten sang ‘‘All Things Bright and Beautiful. Jenny Schulte and Renee Parvin sang ‘‘Hosanna in the Highest. This year's chorus participated in the Solo and Ensemble Contest at Mendota H.S. on March 5, 1988. Three solos, two duets and three ensembles represented WHS very well. 63 WAUC’ers LEARN SKILLS Front row: Emily Wolfe, Kathy Christensen, Randy Vetter. Row 2: Gary Kostman, Jamie Lind, Lori Meyer. Tracy Markley. Standing: Matt Zemke, Charlie Riley, Shannon Rumbold, David Huseman, Heather Buzard. UARSITY LETTER WINNERS CHRISTMAS HAPPENINGS Teachers test their Trivia talents Student vs. Teacher Trivial Pursuit. Front: Pyramus, D.Gillfillan; Thisby, M. Von Holten. Row 2: Lion, J. Monson; Wall, C. Eggleston; Prologue, B. Anderson. Top: Moonshine, B. Bacorn. Front: Philostrate, D. Anderson; Theseus, M. Dalziel; Hippolyta, H. Von Holten. Row 2: Wenches, P. Gothard and P. Koehler. For afternoon entertainment the British Literature class presented “The Most Lamentable Comedy of Pyramus and Thisbe” from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Wenches served wassail, and the production was taped for posterity.__________ Beefeater N. Anthony 65 FUN TIMES AT WALNUT HIGH Happy Birthday, Roxanne. What are you doing to our school? Lori and Danielle dance. Careful, Mick! What a quartet: Amy, Tracy, Nathan, and Michelle. 66 STUDENTS HELP (N OFFICE First Semester: Front: Mandy Wallace, Tania Jacobs, Julie Birkey, Secretary Marilyn Atherton, Susan Hubbell. Back: Jean Howes, Kathy Christensen, Pam Koehler, Heather VonHolten, Brenda Schulte, Cara Lee Johnson, Diane Anderson. Second Semester: Secretary Marilyn Atherton, Susan Hubbell. Jean Howes, Toni Sikkema. Heather Buzard, Brenda Schulte, Julie Birkey, Heather VonHolten, Diane Anderson, Mandy Wallace. Not pictured: Wendy Bolz. The office girls give up study hall time to help Mrs. Atherton and Mr. Eggleston. Duties include picking up attendance slips, running the copy machine, answering the telephone, delivering messages, and doing other needed tasks. The girls not only provide a valuable service but also gain practical experience. 67 IN-TOUCH FIGHTS DRUG ABUSE Front: Kevin Geldean, Tammy Choiniere, Annette Bollman, Judy Ganschow, Tracy Thompson, Matthew Eckberg. Row 2: Gary Carl, Corey Bacorn, Pam Gothard, Joy Meisenheimer, Julie Madison, Clay Haurberg. Row 3: Nicky Campos, Matt Gerdes. Not Pictured: Ginny, Frank, Amy Loucks, Sponsor Romaine Albrecht. S.A.D.D. BUILDS AWARENESS Seated: Sec. Tammy Choiniere, Judy Ganschow, Ann Schulte, Pres. Joy Meisenheimer, PR Tracy Markley. Standing: Teri Covill, Kathy Meisenheimer, Treas. Pam Gothard, VP. Lois Meisenheimer, D’Ann Meisenheimer. Not Pictured. Ginny Frank, Amy Loucks, Sponsor Romaine Albrecht. 68 SPEECH TEAM SENDS TWO TO SECTIONALS Front: Teresa Judd, Mandi Von Holten, Roxanne Wangelin. Back: Mr. Wilson, Nathan Anthony, Chris Tornow, Nathan DeMay. Teresa and Mandi were Sectional Speech Meet participants in Peoria. Mandi placed third in extemporaneous speaking and Teresa placed third in original oratory and fourth in dramatic interpretation at regionals at Kewanee. ti MCI .ill 69 STUDENTS GIUE LIBRARY HELP Student librarians Semester I. Front: Teri Covill, Nicky Campos, Mr. Wilson, Tracey Markley, Mandi VonHolten. Row 2: Matt Gerdes, Pam Koehler, Jodi Woodley. Student Librarians Semester II: Mr. Wilson, Tracey Markley. Teri Covill. Angela Van Horn, Jodi Woodley, Matt Gerdes. Career Resouce Center Helpers: Front: Randy Vetter, Matt Gerdes. Row 2: Doug Hansen, Tracy Thompson, Tammy Choiniere, Annette Bollman, Joy Meisenheimer, Nicky Campos. Row 3: Judy Ganschow. Pam Gothard, Susan Hubbell. 70 GIRLS TRACK FINISHES 8-1 Records Broken Jodi Woodley 100 Low Hurdles 16.9 300 Low Hurdles 51.4 Front: J. Schulte, C. Eggleston, L. Olson, C. Olson, T. Von Holten, R. Parvin, W. Bolz, A. Drayton. Row 2: B. Eckberg, B. Schauff, H. Me Alvey, T. Balagna, S. Erickson, D. Anderson, J. Woodley, J. Hamrick, A. Ringle, T. Hansen. Row 3: J. Schulte, A. Schulte. S. Stauter, A. Dalziel, J. Madison. M. Von Holten, B. Bacorn, Coach Peterson. Captains Barbie Bacorn, Diane Anderson Seniors: B. Bacorn, S. Erickson, D. Anderson, C. Eggleston, M. Von Holten. Take off, Tara. Nice exchange, girls Put that shot, Tammy. Kiki s jumping form. Tell me if it hurts. A group conference before a conference meet. Let’s not kill the hurdle, Jodi. Julie flies over a hurdle. The Bacorn way to stretch muscles?? Give me my baton back. The look says it all! Judy hands off to Connie. IVC EAST BVC CHAMPS Front: H. Von Holten, mgr.; B. Lyford, D. Anderson, N. Campos, H. Lauritzen, M. Eckberg, E. Wolf, J. Alcorn, P. Gothard, mgr. Row 2: D. Kruse, D. Gillfillan, M. Gerdes, K. Westfall, S. Mills, C. Franey, D. Hansen, $. Attig. Row 3: C. Shurson, G. Shule, M. Gustafson, D. Mattingly, C. Tornow, T. Schulte, K. Geldean, Coach L. Emerson. Kevin tries for distance. David clears a hurdle. Dynamic Dave takes the baton. Close competition for Jeff. practices his form. Ed and Greg race for the finish line. catches his balance. 75 SCHOLARS MEET CHALLENGE SCHOLASTIC BOWL went to Galva, Sterling, Aledo, Streator, Wenona Peoria. Senior Bob Anderson Senior Tammy Choiniere LOR Senior Lori Kuehl WSDR competition puts WHS vs Franklin Center. Jennifer keep scores. SIX TO PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM Sponsor Mrs. Glaser, Tammy Choiniere, Lois Meisenheimer, Bob Anderson, Lori Kuehl, Diane Anderson, Cathy Eggleston, sponsor Mr. Glaser. Academic excellence, time and effort to raise funds for plane fare and registration, and eagerness to know more about our nation’s history and current affairs: these are the qualifications for attending Washington, D.C.’s Presidential Classroom. Pepsi, please, Lori. Tammy sells coffee Lois and Tammy agree the hard work was worth it! Mrs. Glaser makes popcorn. Bob does a major part. Bob accepts a donation from Wallaces 77 NHS TRIPLES IN SIZE Senior members: Mandi Von Holten, Robert Anderson, Lois Meisenheimer, Lori Kuehl, Tammy Choiniere. Front: M. Von Holten, pres.; L. Meisenheimer, sec. Row 2: L. Kuehl, v-pres.; R. Anderson, treas. President Von Holten leads the induction ceremony. Inductees. Front: Laurie Tornow, Cara Lee Johnson, Sarah Hansen, Connie Olson, Ann Drayton, Linda Olson. Row 2: Karla Brown, Casey Franey, David Kruse, Kevin Geldean, Scott Attig, David Huseman. David lights membership candle. National Honor Society. Front: L. Tornow, C. Johnson, S. Hansen, C. Olson, M. Von Holten, T. Choiniere, L. Meisenheimer. A. Drayton. Row 2: S. Attig. K. Brown, D. Kruse, K. Geldean, D. Huseman, R. Anderson, C. Franey, L. Kuehl, L. Olson. 78 THE TEEN AGE’ This years Reader’s Theater group performed “The Teen Age by Molly Bass. The group included: Bottom: Chris Tornow, Fletcher; Michelle Schulte, Student Director; Mandi Von Holten, Rose; Stacy Mecum, Jeremy; Roxanne Wangelin, Lena; Nathan DeMay, Travis; Tammy Choiniere, Student Director; Teresa Judd, Amanda. Middle: Mrs. Bass, Director. Top: Nathan Anthony, Luke; Lori Kuehl, Maryanna. Performances were given in Geneseo, Peoria, Manlius, Ohio, and W.H.S. What do ya say we crash?’ Oh, Fletcher, I'll marry you. No, Amanda, he’s dancing with me!” Freshening up in the bathroom. You guys are so gross! 79 FETE-FIESTA: FLC PROJECT Front Row: M. Von Holten, P. Gothard, L. Kuehl, C. Olson, A. Bollman, L. Olson, A. Dalziel, T. Shuetz, R. Wangelin. Row 2: B. Sabin, J. Madison, J. Hamrick, C. Gerbitz, A. Ringle, A. Anderson, J. Judd, T. Judd, L. Tornow. Row 3: K. Meisenheimer, J. Ganschow, L. Strader, S. Mills, K. Ulve, E. Fuertges, T. Hansen, K. Foley, K. Brown. Row 4: T. Thompson, D. Birkey, N. Garland, D. Hubbell, T. Balagna, N. Anthony, D. Anderson, M. Hansen, J. Alcorn. Row 5: T. Choiniere, Mrs. Harms, N. Campos, M. Dalziel, N. DeMay, M. Eckberg, H. Lauritzen, C. Zemke, D. Lind, T. Jacobs. Linda and Nicole prepare the beverage. Karla Brown, v-pres.; Mrs. Harms, sponsor; Matt Dalziel, pres.; Tania Jacobs, sec. Mrs. Shawn Harms came to WHS to fill an absence due to maternity leave She won't be with us next year, and we wish her the best of luck at her job in Princeton. Serving French and Spanish dinners took teamwork and effort. 80 Teresa’s a French talking bunny. Shelly and Jodi help in the kitchen. Annette does KP. Love those berets, Dave and Mike. Red Riding Hood and the Bad Wolf. Flowers in the forest: Teena, Brenda, , Tania, and trinn. The hero woodsman. CINDERELLA” IS SPRING PLAY Cast. Front: Ann Schulte, Julie Monson, Kendra Ulve, Wendy Bolz, Angela Avilar, Chris Prokes, Jenny Schulte, Judy Ganschow, Jodi Schulte, Yvonne Laurino, Amy Grant, Danielle Mecum, Teri Covill. Row 2: Betzy Sabin, Julie Madison. Doug Hansen, Jodi Woodley, Karla Brown, Nathan Anthony, Pam Gothard, Ed Wolf, Nathan DeMay, Corey Bacorn, Matt Gerdes. Row 3: Jammie Hensley, Chris Tornow, Chopper Tornow, Tim Schulte, Craig Shurson, Matt Eckberg. Directors: Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bolz. Pianists: Mandi Von Holten and Judy Eckberg. Lights: Matt Dalziel and Kevin Geldean. I wonder what would happen if I pushed this button . wj rS- I’m lost. Quick, where are we? The prince is giving a ball1 !- lliln I ft Cinderella CINDERELLA CAST Karla Brown King Doug Hansen Queen Jodi Woodley Stepmother Lori Kuehl Portia Joy Prince Charming . Fairy Godmother . Pam Gothard Town Crier Footmen Tim Schulte, Matthew Eckberg Guards Chris Tornow, Jammie Hensley Chefs . Matt Gerdes, Craig Shurson, Ed Wolf Steward Townspeople .... Shelly Attig, Tim Schulte, Jenny Schulte, Ann Schulte, Yvonne Laurino, Amy Grant, Julie Monson, Danielle Mecum, Wendy Bolz, Judy Ganschow, Kendra Ulve Children Angela Avilar, Chris Prokes Dancers . Teri Covill, Jodie Schulte, Amy Grant, Ed Wolf, Matt Gerdes, Corey Bacorn, Nathan DeMay, Craig Shurson Joy and Portia. Transformation. 83 BAND WINS FIRST AT CONTEST Front: K. Brown, C. Eggleston, C. Olson. P. Gothard, E. Fuertges, J. Ganschow, S. Hansen, A. Grant, W. Bolz, L. Olson. Row 2: N. Anthony, D. Anderson. K. Meisenheimer, J. Madison, M. Wallace, A. Drayton, D. Gillfillan, J. Briar, J. Schulte, T. Von Holten. Row 3: S. Stauter, T. Balagna, B. Sabin, J. Schulte. H. McAlvey, E. Blondin, D. Bohm, C. Bacorn, Mr. Bolz. P. Kane, C. Von Holten, D. Hansen, B. Anderson, L. Meisenheimer, j! Meisenheimer, J. Monson. M. Schulte, M. Von Holten. Not pictured: C. Shurson, S. Attig, T. Schuetz. ENSEMBLISTS. Front: J. Schulte, S. Stauter, T. Balagna. J. Schulte, H. McAlvey. Back: E. Fuertges, W. Bolz, K. Brown, E. Blondin, T. Von Holten, J. Briar. B. Sabin. Soloists. Front: W. Bolz, K. Brown, A. Grant, N. Anthony. Back: E. Fuertges, L. Meisenheimer. IVC FESTIVAL. Front: M. Von Holten, L. Olson, J. Schulte, N. Anthony, A. Grant, E. Fuertges. Row 2: K. Brown, W. Bolz, L. Meisenheimer, D. Bohm, D. Hansen, D. Gillfillan, J. Meisenheimer. DUETS. Front: D. Meisenheimer, C. Olson, M. Wallace, L. Olson, A. Grant. Back: E. Fuertges, A. Drayton, K. Brown, J. Madison, J. Ganschow. Karla Brown All- PIANO SOLOISTS: State Honor Band. D. Meisenheimer, M. Von Holten. Officers. Front: K. Meisenheimer, Lib.; M. Von Holten, Pres.; L. Meisenheimer. Publicity Mgr. Back: P. Gothard, Bus. Mgr.; D. Giljfillan, Lib.; D. Hansen, Bus. Mgr.; J. Meisenheimer, Bus. Mgr. 84 Lois performs at half-time. Nice uniform, Mandi. Don’t give up on us yet! Careful, don’t fall over. Mandi and Joy go toga! Festival Participants. Back: E. Fuertges, Augustana Band Festival, IMEA; A. Grant, Augustana Band Festival. Front: W. Bolz, Augustana Band Festival, Bradley Band Festival, IMEA; K. Brown, Augustana Band Festival, Bradley Band Festival, IMEA District and All-State Honor Band; L. Olson, Augustana Band Festival, IMEA. Doug believes in r dressing up. Nice shades, guys. 85 ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Lois plays her solo. Seniors Mandi Von Holten, Doug Hansen. Pam Gothard, Kiki Eggleston. David Gillfillan, Bob Anderson, Joy Meisenheimer. and Lois Meisenheimer. Mandi at the piano. Mr. Bolz leads the band. Ellen and Betzy sweetly playing. Erinn and her oboe. Arion Award winners Pam. Mandi, and Lois. Kiki and the piccolo. Karla and her flute. The chorus adds to the concert with two songs. Wendy and Linda, the soloists. The perfect toga, Tara Live entertainment, Karla, top notch piccolo player. Hold that smile for the picture, girls! 87 CLOSER TO THE HEART Prom 88 The 1988 Walnut High School Prom was held on Saturday, April 30, at the Ramada Inn in Rock Falls. The band Devious played at the dance. A highly successful parent-supported post prom was held at Plum Hollow in Dixon. Royalty — Matt Gerdes, Susan Hubbell, Kemper Westfall. Heather Von Holten. King Randy Vetter. Queen Diane Anderson, Jamie Lind. Kathy Christensen. Brian Sikkema. Shauna Erickson. Connie welcomes everyone. Matt responds for Seniors. Guest speaker, Mrs. Eileen Burkey. Queen Diane. Connie crowns Randy. The court takes on the Royal Dance. Kiki signs the guestbook. Michelle and Tracy enjoying the evening. Dennis and Doug and his date take a break, Michelle and Gary take it easy Vetter and Terry jammin to the music Vetter seeing how things are going. Taking time out for the buffet. 89 What a cute couple. Chopper does his boogie. Double vision. Juniors jamming to the beat. This looks like that stuff my mom makes! CLASS OF 88 HAS 41 Class of 1988. Front: Mandi Von Holten, Lori Meyer, Angela Van Horn, Heather Von Holten, Kathy Christenson, Diane Anderson, Cathy Eggleston Shauna Erickson, Barbie Bacorn, Pam Gothard. Row 2: Dixi Jensen, Joy Meisenheimer, Tracy Markley, Teri Covill, Jennifer Monson, Heather Buzard Tina Neahring, Susan Hubbell, Tammy Choiniere, Emily Wolfe. Row 3: Randy Carr, Pam Koehler, John Pogliano, Gary Carl, Lori Kuehl, Doug Hanser David Gillfillan, Dennis Olson, Lois Meisenheimer, Mick Franks. Row 4: Kenyon Thompson, Matt Gerdes, Jammie Hensley, Jamie Lind, Brian Sikkema, Randy Vetter, Kemper Westfall, Chopper Tornow, Bobby Wrolson, Bob Anderson, Matt Dalziel. The class pauses for one last picture together. 99th WHS COMMENCEMENT May 27, 1988 8:00 P.M. Walnut Grade School Gymnasium Flower: White Rose Colors: Burgundy and Grey Take the world as you find it; but leave it a better place. Jr. Class Ushers: Linda Olson, Connie Olson, Kevin Geldean, Ed Wolf. Top Ten Seniors. Front: Mandi Von Holten, Heather Von Holten, Cathy Eggleston, Diane Anderson. Back: Tammy Choiniere, Lois Meisenheimer, Bob Anderson, Matt Gerdes, Lori Kuehl, Joy Meisenheimer. Arion Music Awards .. Orchestra — Mandi Von Holten, Chorus — Pam Gothard, Band — Lois Meisenheimer Business Award .............................................Joy Meisenheimer Computer Technology Award......................................Diane Anderson DAR Good Citizen Award......................................... Matt Gerdes DeKalb Agriculture Award ..........................................Gary Carl Illinois Science Teachers Assn. Award ........................ Tammy Choiniere Mathematics Award ............................................ Tammy Choiniere Foreign Language Award.............................................Lori Kuehl Rotary Club Good Citizen Award ...............................Robert Anderson Outstanding Female Athlete Award ..............................Diane Anderson McCarthy Best Male Athlete Award .............................. Matt Gerdes U.S. Army Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award .. Diane Anderson and Matt Gerdes Illinois State Scholar Award .... Tammy Choiniere, Lori Kuehl, Lois Meisenheimer Scholastic Bowl Award ............... Robert Anderson — Tammy Choiniere — Lori Kuehl — Jennifer Monson National Honor Society .............. Robert Anderson — Tammy Choiniere — Lori Kuehl — Lois Meisenheimer — Mandi Von Holten Kevin Von Holten Art Award ....................................Jammie Hensley Vocational Agriculture Department Scholarship ..............Gary Carl and Kenyon Thompson Joy T. Frederick Scholarship . . Gary Carl Switzer Memorial Scholarship . . . Tammy Choiniere Princeton Elks .... Lois Meisenheimer Eureka College Alumni Award .... Matt Dalziel Aurora University Scholarship ......Matt Gerdes Illinois College Scholarship .... Mandi Von Holten University of Wisconsin Foundation Scholarship ........Cathy Eggleston Last minute homework, Kemper? Cousins Lois and Joy exchange cards. Last time around the teacher's desk. What’s in the purse, Lori? 95 TIME MARCHES ON AT WHS The May WRA cook-out enjoyed by Chris K., Dixi J., and Danielle M. Scaffolding for masonry and forms for new steps: signs of on-going repairs. Jammie Hensley presented Mrs. Harms with a card he drew and everyone signed. Teresa J. and Craig S. at the first UP-THE-WALL DAY. tiM MtoPt, Julie Madison was chosen for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The fallen ceiling in Room 313 exits the building. Joy and Mandi at the piano at the spring concert. 96 Teri at the WRA cook-out at the Glasers. Mrs. Harms received a card and an '88 annual from the faculty at the end of her one-year fill-in position. Mr. McFadden presented a compass so Mrs. Harms can find her way back to WHS. WHS 1988 AWARD WINNERS 1987 Sterling News Gazette football winners. Front: D. Mattingly, K. Westfall. Back: G. Shule, M. Gerdes. D. Tornow. 1987 Indian Valley East All-Conference Football Team. Front: G. Shule, K. Westfall, D. Tornow. Back: K. Geldean, D. Mattingly, M. Gerdes. Newly elected 1988 football tri-captains: K. Geldean, T. Schulte, G. Shule. Coach Peterson. Matt Gerdes, Raider Back of the Year and Most Valuable Player; Ed Wolf. Most Improved; Del Tornow. Lineman of the year. Randy Vetter was presented with the Blue Raider Spirit Award for effort and dedication to the ’87 Raider squad by Coach Peterson. Dixon Evening Telegraph Winners. Front: G. Shule. T. Schulte. K. Westfall, D. Tornow. Back: K. Geldean. D.Mattingly. M. Gerdes. Player of the year; Mick Peterson, Coach of the Year 97 Senior Kemper Westfall with his second Raider of the Year Award and Coach Lane. David Lind, Most Improved Sophomore Football Player, Coach DeMay, and Clay Haurberg, Most Improved Freshman Football Player Krisi Burgett, Most Improved Varsity Volleyball player; Diane Anderson, Most Valuable Volleyball player, Coach Kathy Haurberg. Academic All-Conference Awards were awarded to Volleyball players Linda Olson and Diane Anderson pictured with Coach Kathy Haurberg. Betzy Sabin, Most Improved Sophomore Volleyball player, Coach Kathy Haurberg, and Nicole Linden, Most Improved Freshman Volleyball player. Tennis Coach John Bolz is pictured with Most Improved Player Wendy Bolz and Most Valuable Player Jennifer Monson. 98 Coach DeMay with Jodi Woodley who was a unanimous selection to the Bureau Valley Conference All-Conference basketball team. Michelle Brandon, Most Improved Freshman; F-S Basketball coach, Nancy Hansen; Wendy Bolz, Most Improved Sophomore. Jennifer Hamrick, Most Improved Sophomore; Coach John Basketball Coach DeMay and Diane Anderson who was given the DeMay,Varsity Basketball; Tina Neahring, Most Valuable Player. Indian Valley Conference Academic All-Conference Award. Bureau Valley Conference Basketball Award Winners: Greg Shule, Davy Mattingly, Kemper Westfall. Scott Attig, Most Improved Player; Coach Dave McFadden, Varsity Basketball; Kemper Westfall, Most Valuable Player. 99 Bud Lyford, Most Improved Freshman, David Anderson with the plaque for the Tampico F S Invitational Tournament; Basketball Coach Peterson; David Lind, Most Improved Sophomore J. Woodley, K. Brown, S. Erickson, P. Koehler, J. Monson, and L. Meyer hold the district and state trophies and a spirit stick won in pom pon competition Shauna Erickson, a four-year Raiderette, Susan Hubbell was a four-year cheerleader received a certificate from Coach Kathy Guither. and received a plaque from Coach Lori Egan. B Sabin, Coach Lori Egan, and J. Madison hold cheerleading camp awards held at Bradley University. Lori Kuehl, Lois Meisenheimer and Tammy Choiniere were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. 100 Jodi Woodley's essay was selected out of eight Grammar and Comp, finalists to represent our school in the Princeton VFW Voice of Democracy contest. Sarah Hansen, Cathy Eggleston, Amy Grant, Mandi Von Holten, Connie Olson, Kathy Meisenheimer received Certificates for Typing Proficiency. Sarah Hansen, Cathy Eggleston, Mandi Von Holten, Connie Olson, and Kathy Meisenheimer won awards in expert rhythmic typing. Cathy Eggleston, Connie Olson, Michelle Brandon, Kathy Meisenheimer, Tim Schulte, Casey Franey made Honor Roll for typing accuracy. The following students received awards for Championship Typing Class. Front: Sarah Hansen, Cathy Eggleston, Mandi Von Holten. Amy Grant, Dixi Jensen. Row 2: Casey Franey, Jenny Peterson, Terry House, Connie Olson, Michelle Brandon, Kathy Dunn. Row 3: Tim Schulte, Randy Carr, Davy Mattingly, David Gillfillan, Nicole Linden, Kathy Meisenheimer. Teacher Donna McFadden. Randy Vetter and Heather Buzard were named Students of the Month at WAVC. 101 Connie and Linda Olson were chosen 1988-89 co-captains for track. David Kruse and Scott Attig were chosen 1988-89 co-captains for track. Academic All-Conference for track. Back: Connie Olson, Linda Olson, Diane Anderson, Cathy Eggleston. Front: Julie Madison, Mandi Von Holten, Jennifer Hamrick. Tara Balagna received Most Improved while Jodi Woodley received Most Valuable from track coach Mick Peterson. State-bound to Charleston in the 800m. run was David Kruse. He also holds the school record. Matthew Eckberg received Most Improved, while David Kruse received Most Valuable from track coach Lon Emerson. 102 P.O. BOX 456—109 DEPOT ST. 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A little louder, girls. THE WALNUT LEADER • Newspaper • Phototypesetting • Commercial Printing Phone: 815-379-9290 Bringing local news and advertising to Walnut and the surrounding area.” STIVERS DRY CLEANERS Self-Service Laundry 3-Day Shoe Repair Walnut Sterling 379-2697 625-0380 Walnut ATHERTON GRAIN CO., INC. Grain — Grain Storage — Seed — Fertilizer Normandy Ph. 379-2177 Ph. 379-2144 (2 @6. KC. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WALNUT. IL 61376 DEKALB-PFIZERW GENETICS CHARLES MEISENHEIMER Rt. 1 Box 127 Walnut, IL 61376 815 379-2094 CX265-CX283-CX326 no Kathy pensively ponders. John and Brian at work. Barbie, are you asleep? Teenagers actually cleaning something! Susan and her masterpiece. R R WOODWORKS When it comes to wood, we offer a forest of services! for. • Raw and Prefinished Millwork • Custom Casework • Stair System Components • Entry Systems • Anderson, Weathershield, and Pella Windows 504 W. 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Brian and Kiki Mungor’s Tastee-Freez Don and Phyllis Mungor (owners) Walnut Illinois Juf tddfrte 1)n)rder y-r y c DR PEPPER. DR. and PEPPER are registered trademarks oI Dr Pepper Company. Dallas Texas 1987 =1937 IN BUSINESS 61 ENJOYABLE YEARS STEWART BEVERAGE iM7 w. am, rrtiujwa us-asr S tfs 22 COUNTRY COMPANIES. Insurance and Investment Services 102 N. Main, Box 606 Walnut, IL 61376 Off. Ph: 379-9297 Res. Ph: 379-2091 Life — Health — Auto — Homeowner Farmowner — Commercial — Estate Planning — Crop Hail — Mutual Funds RANDY HOLAWAY Agent Our company policy aims are threefold: to please the school, the parents and ourselves, all equally WARM ASl FRII-SUI.V SIKI'ICI f ( I “Rmt idutdt Studoxj, Ottc. HOME OFFICE 1024 W. MAIN PEORIA, ILLINOIS olt 06 674-3314 QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS Went her: A m erica ft Association of School Photographers. Inc. - “ 618 Catherine Eighth 1424 Taylor Pehm. IL 61554 Springfield, IL 62707 ' 347-3317 528 5393 Q CL to 3. 3 OQ 113 Jodi and Brenda await the serve. The sign says it all. 114 Krisi goes airborne. WOODEN GARDENS TWAa HSU TWAg Services, Inc. P.0. Box 6 Walnut, Illinois 61376 WOOD SHOP TOYS — KNICK KNACKS — LAWN ORNAMENTS Rt. 92 West of Walnut Rocking Horse Capital of III. 815-379-9383 Tom Durham Terra Location Manager Res. 815-379-2554 Terra International, Inc. Box 158 Seed Corn — Soybeans 92 West Dry Blend Fertilizer Ohio, Illinois 61349 N — Liquid — Dry — Anhydrous Ammonia Custom Application 815-376-5041 phone 815-379-2131 ’V oArruji L oroen. ©ttU- Robert D. Yearian 308 S. Second Street Administrator Walnut, Illinois 61376 YOUR FRIENDS AT CitSens First iQardb 105 N. Main Walnut. Illinois Ph. 815 379 2141 IN-T0UCH S UP THE WALL DAY Mrs. Albrecht instructing registration committee. Nicky Campos, Annette Bollman, Pam Gothard, Corey Bacorn, Ginny Frank, Amy Loucks. Tammy Choiniere leading the opening program. Sarah Hansen, one of the instructors for horseback riding. May we help you? Jennifer, Karla, Lori, Lois, Heather, Brenda, and Scott learning how to enjoy the outdoors. Annual Staff sold barbeque sandwiches over lunch: Pam and D’Ann help Mrs. Bolz. Brian, give me back my papers, NOW!” signatures. Tammy and Judy: how to be a friend. Bob Lenz, the main speaker. open 5 a.m.-ll p.m. 815-379-9382 Shell SHELL EXPRESS LANE, GAS AND FOOD MART GREAT LAKES HYBRIDS, INC. Tex Young District Manager Res: 505 Don Marquis Dr. (815) 379-9258 Walnut, Illinois 61376 Bus: 9915 W. M-21, Ovid, Michigan 48866 (800)257-7333 COUNTRY CUTTER Jill Gonigam Owner-Operator 408Vi W. North Street Walnut, Illinois 379-2059 PATRONS Gonigam Realty Covill Home Improvements Green River Veterinarian Clinic Jody’s Auto Clinic Ray’s Service Ronald L. Borgstadt, Chiropractor Hop, Skip, Leap Dance Studio Walnut Library Shultz Law A M Products Co. Thanks to WALNUT YOUTH Robert Glaser, our resident CENTER ARCADE photographer, without whom most of our Arcades — Dances — Snack Bar candid moments would go unrecorded! SHAKESPEARE AND BALLOONS Julius Caesar, you are our hero! Mr. Lane gives instructions on the art of hot air balloons. Students participating in Shakespeare Day by dressing up were S. Mecum, C. Shurson, K. Brown, L. Kuehl, J. Monson, T. Choiniere, M. Von Molten, A. Schulte and Mrs. Bolz. Barbie and Karla try to get the balloon airborn with a little help from Mr. Lane. In April the chemistry class did an experiment with hot air balloons. The second grade came to watch. The high school celebrated Shakespeare’s birthday and students dressed up as Shakespearean characters. 118 FAREWELL. CLAREL Clarel says a few words. Clarel faithfully does his job. Mr. Eggleston reminisces about Clarel and his wife Grace. Mr. Eggleston presents Clarel with a plaque for service. Clarel makes the cover of TIME, compliments of Jammie Hensley. Clarel Brown was employed as a custodian from 1969 to 1988. He served faithfully and cheerfully. We hope he enjoys his retirement. 119 BOARD PLANS FOR FUTURE Board of Education: Front: Karen Olson, President Merle Von Holten, Secretary Leslie Schoff. Row 2: Tom Carl, Ron Eckberg, Vice-President Charles Meisenheimer. Not pictured Scott Haurberg. TO THE CLASS OF 1988 . .. Twelve years of elementary and secondary education have ended, and now you've begun to scatter to other campuses and new occupations. Your education has been characterized by many demands and many tests, but the most severe test is yet to come. How well you learned to date — how devoted you are to further learning — how serious you are about doing well in life — will all be tested in the next few years. As you face those tests, we know you’ll do your best. Remember that the Class of 1988 may never meet again in its entirety, but also remember that the Class of 1988, and all of us at Walnut High School, will always be with you in spirit. Best wishes for all success and happiness in the future. You will always live in our memories. Superintendent Lawrence Eggleston. 120 Autographs ean engelo, texaa •nr II ii