New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Students Joined Science Club and FCA SCIENCE CLUB: (first row) Lynn Schott, Karen Flood, Mike Kolditz, Susie May, Eric Wirth, Wanda Heineke, Doug Kinzinger, Recker, Paula Karber, Dennis Works, Scott Hessick, Hope Klin- Paul Pannier, Mr. A1 Bames. (on shoulders) Mary Kreher. genberg, and Debbie Kinzinger. (second row) Alice Kreher, Dan This year the Science Club was involved in many projects and activities. They included putting together a terrarium, going to see Laserium, and having their annual picnic, held this year at Oak Hill Raquet Club. Officers were Dan Kolditz, President; Jim Kreher, Vice-President; Eric Wirth, Secretary; and Karen Flood, Treasurer. The Fellowship of Christian Athletics was the newest organization to be formed at NACHS. Members held meetings monthly and discussed different topics concerning athletics today. Officers were Brent Rouss, President: Mark Stehl, Vice-President; Steve Kiefer, Secretary; and Sue Lagerbom, Treasurer. FCA: (standing) Jim Wahlig, Brent Ruess. (second row) Steve Kiefer, Sue Lagerbom, Susie Skorcz. (third row) Todd Ziegler, Keith Ruess, Rod Cockrell, Donna Gale, (back row) Coach Blumberg and Coach Schierer. 76

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Through Another Year (above left) The people at the FFA banquet listen very attentively to the speech Mr. Petrovich is giving, (above right) Ray Pour helps Randy Kinzinger to rehearse his speech for the FFA banquet, (below) The officers of the FFA are: Mr. Petrovich, advisor: Brian Mehrmann, Sentinel; Charlie Harbaugh, Secretary; Dennis Kaiser, Treasurer; Darryl Mehrmann, President; Randy Kinzinger, Vice-President; and Roy Mueller, Reporter; (sitting) Paula Karber, Chapter Sister; Cindy Gardiner, Chapter Sweetheart; Diane Rickert, Chapter Sister. The Future Farmers of America Organization prepared students for farming vocations. Both boy and girl FFA'ers participated in various activities throughout the year. Last summer, their annual campout was held at Dixon Springs State Park. The Parliamentary Procedure Team placed second this year in the district. Their dance was held in November and open to all NACHS students. The FFA Organization provided students with an opportunity to gain knowledge in the field of Agriculture. 75

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Student Council Sponsored Homecoming Dan Kolditz and Rod Cockrell collect money from students and businesses for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Rod Cockrell, Susie May, Lee Ann Fulton of Marissa, Kim Meyer, and Lori Trost of Marissa take part in the Student Council Exchange Program. The Student Council of NACHS main goal is that of promoting school spirit. In order to finance their annual Homecoming Dance, the members sold •’Spirit Sweaters’ , Spirit Pins , and candy. They participated in a student council exchange program in which members would visit area schools in hopes of getting ideas for improving our own school system. Members helped to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by placing cannisters throughout the school and area businesses. The Student Council remained a very vital supporter of school spirit at New Athens High School this past year. STUDENT COUNCIL: (front row) Susie May, Audre Werner, Cheryl Berry, Donna Lewis, Kim Meyer, Barb McCain, Jerry Wade, Rusty Main, Wanda Heineke, Dan Kolditz, Rod Cockrell, and Cun Ste- venson. (back row) Christy Chrisman, Annette Kearns, Karen Flood, and Mr. Paul Berowski.