Armstrong High School - Resume Yearbook (Armstrong, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1976 volume:

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It..I. .Vt.ak.«l«.lk.ik.ll.4l. lt.it.lt u juniors Accelerated Beverly Buck Phyllis Buck Tari Carpenter Steph Cler Molly Fleming Randy Frerichs Theresa Gordon Patti Hannagan Sabrina Hesterberg Susie Husted Leo Jeffers Mike Jones Motion Penny Keen Jim Keener Bret Knight Gary Kuchenbrod Jerry Kuchenbrod Bill Marrs Bob Miles Gene Miller John O'Keefe Glenda Olson Tracy Pannbacker Cindy Parrish Alex Ramm Rhonda Roberts Lorin Schluter Doug Smith Dennis Smock Rusty Stagen Jeff Suits Teresa Tool Bill Webb Ed White Patti Wiesner 16 Seniors Brian Blackford Dan Bellamy Kevin Buck Lynn Brandow Sheri Buck Debbie Cler Dorothy Curtis Susan Fourez Greg Cler Kathy Duitsman Kerry Frerichs Sherman Burd Lynn Coakley Dennis Fleming 19 Fud Hannacan Melody l� nw$ IVhhie Ludvi c Linda Helfrich Ron Howe Rarbie Kuchenhrod Chuck Leverich Ken Xtire 11 Randy Mullins Teri McElhoe Tom Powell Leon Siebems Rich O’Banion Steve Roberts Rusty Smith Debbie Pearson Tom Schmidt Terry Sollars 21 Dan Tool Kerry Stalter Sarah Wienke Cheryl Stingley Kevin Williams 22 m:rx3:ixxm:mxiTTrTTTTTTTTTT- Activities HOMECOMING COURT: Tom Schmidt, Rich O’Banion, Kerry Frerichs, Steve Roberts and Teri McElhoe the 1975-76 Homecoming King and Queen, Kathy Duitsman, Debbie Cler, and Debbie Ludwig. Jerry Kuchenbrod presenting Gerry Roberts, the king's mother and Phyllis McElhoe, the queen's mother the traditional coursages. Greg Cler receiving flower from his date. Homecoming an Annual Scent It's Yesterday Once More was the theme chosen to welcome back the past graduates and friends of Armstrong High School. This year's homecoming king and queen, Steve Roberts and Teri McElhoe, were excited and proud as they were chosen to reign over the homecoming dance. Everyone enjoyed the punch and cake. Steve Roberts and Teri McElhoe reigning king and queen. 25 After the (fame. Students and Alumni Snjoy the Svening’s Activities 27 '7 7iShine When Jt Shines” WHAT: A most memorable evening, 75-76 Prom. WHEN: 7:00 p. m.-May 22, 1976. WHERE: Champaign Ramada Inn. WHO: Juniors, seniors, and faculty. WHY: To wear a dress or rent a tux. Kelia Ellis and Julie Criblez, between samples, served the refreshments. Zoday’s Dreams CLASS OF 1976: First Row . Sheri Buck, Debbie Ludwig Frerichs, Teri McElhoe, Kathy Duitsman, Melody James, Dorothy Curtis, Susan Fourez, Debbie Pearson. Second Row: Barb Kuchenbrod, Debbie Cler, Dan Tool, Rich VanHook, Kerry Stal- ter, Sherman Burd, Tom Powell, Cheryl Stingley, Linda Helfrich. Third Row. Tom Schmidt, Lynn Coakley, Chuck Lever- ich, Brian Blackford, Randy Mullins, Dennis Fleming, Bud Hannagan, Greg Cler, Rusty Smith. Fourth Row: Ken Mize 11, Rich O'Banion, Dan Bellamy, Kerry Frerichs, Steve Roberts, Terry Sollars, Kevin Williams, Leon Sieberns, Kevin Buck, Ron Howe. Melody James and Steve Roberts Co-Valedictorians Tom Schmidt Salutatorian 30 Reality BACCALAUREATE COMMENCEMENT Processional Invocation Address Valedictory Addresses Presentation of Awards Presentation of Class Awarding of Diplomas Benediction Recessional Kathy Spear Father John Podlashes St. Lawrence Church, Penfield Dr. Charles Llewellyn Armstrong Methodist Church Melody James, Steve Roberts Vernon Husted, Superintendent Vernon Husted Mervin Frerichs, President Board of Education Father John Podlashes Kathy Spear MARSHALS Phyllis Buck Bill Marrs Rhonda Roberts Jim Keener USHERS Harry Cockrell Ron Sollars Scott Talbott Linda Keen Sue Rogers Laura Parson Steve Roberts and Susan Fourez the winners of the SAR and DAR awards. CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Yellow Rose Light Blue and Dark Blue CLASS ADVISOR: Donald McCollem Now, how many of you guys want to throw your hats? 31 PaulGordon and Patti Hannagan join in the gala festivities. Valentine Dance Sponsored by SMASS A On the night of February 14 the members of the FHA and FFA arrived at the ATHS gym to find it had been decorated in an ideal setting for dancing, friendly conversation, and crowning of a king and queen. The decorations were dominated by hearts, cupids, and red and white streamers. Opposite Bottom Left: Those attend- ing enjoyed dancing to music by The Haze. Opposite Bottom Right; King and Queen, Tari Carpenter and Chris Elliott leading the Queen's Dance. Mr. Wilson pinning corsage on Queen Tari Carpenter. Other members of the court: Stef Cler, Molly Fleming, Bret Knight, Chris Elliott, Dexter McCausland. Rick Smith and Barb King enjoyed each other's company at the dance. 33 Pure As the Kathy Irvin putting the finishing touches to Yvette LaPierre's hair style. Driven Snow Jerry Kuchenbrod, state manager, checkstomake sure every- thing goes right. Upper Left: Music was provided for the play by Becky Dorsey. Middle Left: Miss Montheith, play director, watches the cast go through their movements. Above: Sherman Burd played the part of the policeman for the play performances. Assistant director, Mrs. Dannenfeldt, always there with a helping hand. Winners of the Outstanding Senior Musicians award went to Melody James and Sherman Burd. Beverly Buck and Dan DeYoung received Perfect Attendance awards. Top . Sara Fourez was selected to be on the East Central Conference team. Bottom: Susan Fourez chosen to receive the Art award. irr Top: Miss Wise presenting Susan Fourez the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award. Above: Patti Hannagan and Rhonda Roberts receiving certificates for being on the cheering squad for three years. And the Winner Js—1975-76 Awards Alight Top: Tammy Park won the basketball accuracy award, and Melody James brought home the bowling award for highest total pins. Above-. Mr. Bezely checking to see if all awards are in Basketball trophy winners are Lorin Sch- luter for field goals and rebounds, Brian Blackford for free throws, Steve Roberts for sportsmanship, Greg Cler for most valuable player, and Tom Schmidt for sportsmanship. Rich O'Banion had the most points in track, Gary Kuchenbrod most points in cross country, Lynn Coakley received the Iroquois All-Conference trophy, Dan James for highest batting average, and Rick Collins for junior varsity highest free throw average. Sports Cook at Our Zeam The Armstrong Trojan's baseball team started the season with 12 players. They completed the season with a winning record of 6 wins and 4 defeats. The four games lost were lost by 5 runs. They won third in the Iroquois Conference with Wellington and Cissna Park placing first and second. r r I % W 'j � ■ - � . 4 7 '• Upper Right: Armstrong's baseball team watches as Lynn Coakley is at bat. Middle Right: The Trojan cheering section waits patiently for the next big play. Below: Lorin Schluter trying to beat the ball to base. Sw: -va Sophomore’s Win—Place The sophomore team has won all of their bas- ketball games for the past two years and three Freshmen-Sophomore Tournaments. They were 9-0 as freshmen and 8-0 as sophomores. Rodney Buhr, Rick Collins, Jeff Withers, Dan James, and Dan DeYoung also started for the JVs. Above: Chuck Cook, Jeff McElhoe, Rodney Buhr, Tracy Roberts. Second Row: Rick Collins, Jeff Withers, Dan James, Dan DeYoung, and Mr. Hulfachor. 42 fJ-V’s Stay TheJ-V team isone of the best teams Armstrong has had. This year they fin- ished with a 16-2 record. They were undefeated in the Iroquois Conference, and got second in the East Central Con- ference. Above: J-V team members: Randy Fre- richs, Jeff Withers, Tracy Pannbacker, Rick Collins, Jerry Kuchenbrod, Gary Kuchenbrod, Gene Miller. Second Row: Jeff McElhoe, Larry Roberts, HarryCock- rell, Dan DeYoung, John O’Keefe, Dan James, Tracy Roberts, Rodney Buhr, and Mr. Hulfachor. 43 Seven Seniors Play Zkeir Sinai Game for Left: Sherman Burd, manager, getting the scoreboard names and numbers ready for the game. Below: Varsity team members are Bob Bezely, coach; Randy Frerichs, Jerry Kuchenbrod, Tracy Pannbacker, Lynn Coakley, Rick Collins, Jeff Withers. Second Row: Brian Blackford, Greg Cler, Lorin Schluter, Kerry Fre- richs, Steve Roberts, Rich O’Banion, Tom Schmidt. 45 47 Girls Compete Jh Sports This was the first year for the Armstrong girls to participate in sports. The A volleyball team had a winning season for their first year with 6 wins and 2 losses. They beat Westville in the District Tournament but lost to Champaign Centennial in the second match. The B” team also had a winning season with 4 wins and 2 losses. Top: B Team-Teri McElhoe, Karen Elliott, Cara King. Standing: Theresa Gor- don, Teresa Tool, Val Cornelius, Martha Buck, and Tari Carpenter. Bottom: A Team-Lori Roberts, Rhonda Roberts, Sara Fourez, Tami Bohlen, Melody lames, and Brenda Martin. 48 Upper Left: Mrs. Dannenfeldt, time- keeper; Beverly Buck, linesman; Susan Fourez, score keeper; Patti Wiesner, manager; Barb Kuchenbrod, linesman; Molly Fleming, head scorekeeper, absent. Upper Right: Cara King preparing to serve. Lower Left: Melody James and Tami Bohlen defending the serve. Center: Melody James practicing setups. 49 Hustle Couldn’t Make lip for Hack VARSITY SQUAD: Val Cornelius, Tami Bohlen, Melody James, Theresa Gordon, Rhonda Roberts, Sara Fourez, Mar- tha Buck, Cara King. JV SQUAD: Patti Wiesner, Coletta Mosson, Julie Criblez, Kelia Ellis, Patti Hannagan, Karen Elliott, Tammy Park, Susan Fourez. 50 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Debbie Pearson, Melody James. Standing: Debbie Ludwig, Rhonda Roberts, and Patti Hann- agan. 52 JUNIOR VARSITY: Lori Roberts, Teresa Tool, Patti Fleming, Theresa Gordon, and Brenda Martin. 53 Zrack Boys in Motion Top Left: Get ready! Set! Go!!! Above-. Jeff McElhoe is up, up and away. Rich O’Banion doing the long jump. 54 Upper Left: Kevin Williams and Coach Bezely checking on throw. Upper Right: Some of the Armstrong team getting ready for the meet. Lower Left: Kerry Frerichs throwing discs. Above: Kevin Williams jumping the hurdles. 55 Organizations Left Bottom: Beverly and Ruth Buck in the potato sack race. Above: Cheryl Stingley and Kathy McCollem enjoy watching Mr. McCollem bob for apples. 58 JMA Girls Sponsor Banquet Sor Parents Top Opposite Page: Christy Hoveln, Connie Mizell, Penny Keen, Teresa Tool, Kim Oder, Lynda Keen, Patricia Anderson, Miss Wise. Second Row: Sheri Buck, Brenda Ellis, Jackie Buck, Michele Sieberns, Sue Rogers, Laura Gordon, Michele Irvin, Kathy McCollem. Third Row: Teri McElhoe, Patti Fleming, Barbie King, Tami Snyder, Kathy Irvin, Teresa Johnson, Lori Wiesner, Sara Fourez, Tammy Parke, Becky Dorsey. Top: Miss Wise and Debbie Cler giving last minute instructions on serving. Middle: Debbie Cler and sister Stef Cler during installation cere- mony. Bottom: The FHA Officers-Debbie Cler, Stef Cler, Tari Carpenter, Susie Husted. Second Row: Molly Fleming, Teresa Cockrell, Cheryl Stingley, Linda Helfrich, Beverly Buck. Above . The speaker for the evening was Boyd Fshauflbger the State FFA President from Greenville. Upper Right: Kevin Williams received the award for Pro- duction and Outstanding Record Book. Middle Right: Kim Miles won the Scholarship Award. Bottom: FFA club members are John O'Keefe, Bob Miles, Chris Elliott, Jim Keener, Bret Knight, Rusty Smith, Karen Elliott, Mark Fleming, Kim Miles, Susan Fourez, and Mr. Wilson. Second Row: Sherman Burd, Sarah Wienke, Ed Hannagan, Bob O’Keefe, Brian Robinson, Neil Stalter, Tami Bohlen, Debbie Cler, Randy Mullins. Third Row: Tom Woodard, Jeff Camp, Gary Kuchenbrod, Matt Flem- ing, Bob Rawlings, John Stalter, Dwight Bohlen, Sue Wil- liams, Tammy Rose, Dan Tool, Kerry Stalter. Fourth Row: Kevin Williams, Chuck Cook, Alex Ramm, Dexter Mc- Causland, Bud Hannagan, Lorin Schluter, Rich Van Hook, Jeff Suits, Randy Rademacher, Linda Helfrich, Mark Four- ez, and Jon Fourez. State President Speaks at Banquet Left: Chris Elliott and Bob Miles collecting the tickets for the banquet. Lower Left: Bret Knight receiving the Swine Production Award from Mr. Wilson. Lower Right: Rusty Smith and Brian Black- ford enjoying the delicious food that was served at the banquet. 61 Publication Staff of Zhe yearbook And Newspaper Dorothy Curtis, Melody James, Rhonda Roberts, Cheryl Stingley and Tari Carpenter deciding on what pictures to use in making the yearbook. Below: Other staff members helping with yearbook are Bill Marrs, Sheri Buck, Debbie Cler, Becky Ackerman, Susan Fourez, Sara Wienke, Cindy Parrish, and Linda Helfrich. 62 Bud Hannagan, Greg Cler, Penny Keen, and Dan Tool learning how to operate the mimeoscope. Mrs. Dannenfeldt, Connie Mizell, Tari Carpenter, Teresa Tool, and Teresa Cockrell look at typed copy before print- ing. Sheri Buck, TeriMcElhoe, andBarbieKuch enbrod prepare to run the finished copy. 63 Club Members Do Science Projects Members participating in the science club this year are Melody James, Susan Fourez, Sarah Wienke, Cindy Parrish, Theresa Gordon. Second Row: Patti Fleming, Dorothy Curtis, Tom Schmidt, Rich O'Banion, Dan Tool, Steve Rob- erts, and Brian Blackford. Leading the club members in activities were John Cox, advisor; Debbie Pear- son, treasurer; Rhonda Roberts, secre- tary; Kerry Frerichs, president; and Bud Hannagan, vice president. 64 Zhe Keepers of the FLAG CUSTODIANS: Barbie Kuchenbrod. Sheri Buck. Brian Blackford, Tom Schmidt, Susan Fourez, Cheryl Stingley, Debbie Cler, Chuck Leverich. Second Row: Dan Tool, Bud Hannagan, Rusty Smith, Kevin Williams, Rich O'Banion, Steve Roberts, Randy Mullins, Kevin Buck. Third Row: Linda Helfrich, Debbie Pearson, Kathy Duitsman, Kerry Frerichs, Sherman Burd, Lynn Coakley, Dan Bellamy. Tom Schmidt, Kerry Frerichs, Steve Rob- erts, and Kathy Duitsman display the Illi- nois flag which flies with U. S. flag. 65 Qirls Participate in QAA Club members are Karen Elliott, Martha Buck, Julie Criblez. Se- cond Row . Susan Fourez, Kelia Ellis, Rhonda Roberts, Theresa Gordon, and Mrs. Tate. The GAA officers for this year are Brenda Martin, treasurer; Sara Fourez, vice president; Tami Boh- len, secretary: and Melody James, president. 66 SI Club Sspauol Above: Club members are Mrs. Dann- enfeldt, advisor; Patricia Anderson, Kathy McCollem, Patti Hannagan, Kerry Stalter. Second Row: Martha Buck, Becky Dorsey, Debbie Pruiett, Stef Cler, Val Cornelius, and Russ Packett. Left: Club officers are Rhonda Roberts, vice president; Theresa Gordon, pres- ident; Phylis Buck, secretary; Brenda Martin, treasurer; Kathy Irvin, re- porter. 67 Armstrong Hand Plays for President BAND MEMBERS: Teresa Tool, Martha Buck, Cindy Nelson, Brenda Martin, Jackie Buck. Second Row-. Rhonda Roberts, Phyllis Buck, Barb Kuchenbrod, Steve Roberts, Kim Miles, Tammy Snyder, Molly Fleming, Kelia Ellis, Julie Crib - lez, David Burton, Leon Schluter, Theresa Gordon, Kevin Williams, Dan James, Melody James. Third Row: Tammy Park, Kathy Williams, Lori Long, Laura Gordon, Becky Dorsey, Eric Cornelius, Michele Irvin, Karen Elliott, Tari Carpenter, Dennis Smock, Doug McCausland, Dan DeYoung, Tracy Roberts, Brian Blackford, Val Cornelius, Penny Keen, Patti Fleming, Connie Turner, Scot Denius, Matt Fleming, Christy Hoveln, Frank Creighton, Cara King. STANDING: Rusty Stagen, Mr. Kelly, Sherman Burd, Dwight Bohlen, Kim Oder, Sara Fourez, John Butler, and Mark Fleming. Top Right: Chorus officers for this school year are Molly Fleming, junior representative; Brian Blackford, president; Tracy Roberts, sophomore representative; Karen Elliott, freshmen representative. Middle Right; Band officers are Brenda Martin, sophomore representative; Lori Long, freshmen representative; Barbie Kuchenbrod, president; and Theresa Gordon, junior repre- sentative. Bottom: Chorus members are Yvette LaPierre, Kathy Irvin, Jackie Buck, Susan Fourez, Sherman Burd, David Burton, Matt Fleming, Sara Fourez, Laura Gordon, Mark Fleming, Mr. Kelly. Second Row: Becky Dorsey, Julie Criblez, Cin- dy Nelson, Stef Cler, Mark Fourez, Jon Fourez, Dan De- Young, Eric Cornelius, Mike Hove In, Karen Elliott, Mi- chele Irvin, Lori Wiesner. Third Row: Martha Buck, Christy Hoveln, Molly Fleming, Patti Wiesner, Kim Miles, Patty Fleming, Brian Blackford, Tracy Roberts, Steve Roberts, Kevin Williams, Val Cornelius, Melody James, Rhonda Roberts, Theresa Gordon. Good Citizenship ft rings Keeognition Zo ftMS Students The National Honor Society members are the leaders of a school system. These people represent the best that a school has to offer in the way of scholar- ship, leadership, character, and service. The Society dedicates itself to aiding the administration, faculty, and to the school. Top: Melody James lights her candle during the installation service. Mid- dle: Members of the Society-Patti Wiesner, Phyllis Buck, Susan Fourez, Debbie Cler, Steve Roberts, Teresa Tool, Beverly Buck. Second Row: Theresa Gordon, Brian Blackford, Barbie Kuchenbrod, Kerry Frerichs, Sara Fourez, Tami Bohlen, Tracy Roberts. Third Row: Jerry Kuchen- brod, Bill Marrs, Chris Elliott, Jim Keener, Martha Buck, Tari Carpent- er, and Rusty Stagen. Bottom: Tracy Roberts receiving certificate of membership from Mervin Frerichs. 70 Top Left: Audience enjoys reception following ceremony. Middle Left: New officers for NHS: Jerry Kuchen- brod, Bill Marrs, Theresa Gordon, Teresa Tool. Bottom Left: New members being inducted into NHS. Top Right: Mr. Husted helping with installation ceremony. Above: Pres- ident Tom Schmidt welcoming the audience to the NHS ceremony. 71 Student Council Student Council officers are Rhonda Roberts, reporter; Tom Schmidt, vice president; Mr. Stagen, advis- or. Steve Roberts, president; Mel- ody James, secretary: and Sheri Buck, treasurer. Below; Miss Monteith and Sherman Burd catching fresh eggs at the Play Day. Left Middle; The five Chicago girls who spent three days visiting and learning about Armstrong. Lower Left: Some of the student council representatives are Larry Roberts, Brenda Martin, Tracy Roberts, Doug Mc- Causland, Sue Williams, Kim Oder, Eric Cornelius, and Michele Irvin. 72 Administration Major Spokes the Hub of School Activity BOARD OF EDUCATION: Richard Fourez, secretary: Mervin Frerichs, president; Paul Knight, Harry Ashcraft, Rosie Parrish, Wilbert Fruhling, and Dwight Roberts. 74 JOANNE TATE: Girls' P.E., Health DON McCOLLEM: Guidance gd. RALPH SHIRE: Mathematics TERESA DANNENFELDT: Spanish and English JOANN BAUER: Librarian and Typing 75 JOHN COX: Science and Mathematics. Upper Left: GENNY ROBERTS: Busi- ness. Middle Left: WAYNE PHILLIPS: Sci- ence. Lower Left: LARRY HULFACHOR: Driver Training, American History. Left: MILT KELLY: Music. Betty Kinney, secretary, offers assistance with those daily Ruth Buck, nurse, looks after our sickly needs, problems. Personnel Provide a Smooth Koad dor Safe Progress Marjorie Ashcraft and Bernice Poyner provide that Daily 5. 78 Jim Norville, Emerson Shumate, Lester Booher take their morning break. Wilbur Millis, Roy Putnam, Tom Park, and Frank Osterbur relax after the morn- ing run. 79 Class Officers Proud of Zheir „Accomplishments SENIOR OFFICERS: Steve Roberts, president: Kathy Duitsman, treasurer; TomSchmidt, vice president; Kerry Frerichs, secretary. Middle Left-. Sophomore officers are Kathy Irvin, treasurer; Brenda Martin, secretary; Lori Roberts, vice president; Dan James, president. Lower Left: The leaders of the junior class are Bill Marrs, vice president; Rhonda Roberts, president: Becky Ackerman, secretary; Theresa Gordon, treasurer. Above: The freshmen chose are their officers Jackie Buck, treasurer; Lynda Keen, secretary, Dwight Bohlen, presi- dent: Leon Schluter, vice president. School Life Zhe £nd of Another School year I have studied many times The marble which was chiseled for me- A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor. In truth it pictures not my destination But my life. For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment; Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid; Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances. Yet all the while I hungered for meaning in my life. And now I know that we must lift the sail And catch the winds of destiny Wherever they drive the boat. To put meaning in one's life may end in madness, But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire- It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid. George Gray” from SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY by Edgar Lee Masters.