Armstrong High School - Resume Yearbook (Armstrong, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1978 volume:

Resume 1978 Armstrong High School Armstrong, Illinois ? | tm 2 3 Emerson Shumate Retires Em handing over his keys to Mr. Roderick. After 32 Years Dedication The Senior Class of 1978 wishes to dedicate the 1977-78 Resume'to Mr. Emerson Shumate in recognition of his outstanding service to the school and to the community. Em as bus driver ... enjoying morning coffee ... As janitor at ATHS. 4 Mr. Roderick, superintendent of the school. Richard Fourez, secretary and Mervin Frerichs, president board of education. Mr. Stagen, principal. Rosalind Parrish and Paul Knight. Tom King. Burdette Walsh, school treasurer, Wilbert Fruhling, and Dwight Roberts. Board of Education and Faculty Caught in Action Charles Shields-American Literature, English II, World History, Advanced Composition, Journalism. Randy Wolken-Algcbra I and II, Ge- Milton Kelly-Music, ometry, Trigonometry. Lydia Bohlen-Tutor. Donald Stagen-Industrial Arts. Wayne Phillips-Biology 1 and 11, En- vironmental Biology. Don’t be a carbon copy of any man. Make your own impressions. Joann Bauer—Librarian, Typewriting I. Faculty. . . Jackie Wilson—Home Economics I-IV, Family Living. John Cox—General Math, Chemistry, Physics. Dave Wilson—Advanced Ag., Electri- city-Power Mechanics, Ag. I, Construc- tion-Metal, Horticulture. Success comes in cans not in can’ts. Jane Monteith—English I, Speech, Dra- ma, Survey of Composition, Contem- porary Literature, English Literature. Rose Bitzer—Spanish I-II. When you know all the answers you haven’t asked all the questions. Don McCollem-Guidance. Larry Hulfachor-American History and Driver Education. Joanne Tate-Health and Girls’ P.E. Genny Roberts-Typing I-II, Office Practice, Shorthand, Bookkeeping. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Bob Bezely-Civics and Boys’ P.E. 9 . . . Personnel Above: Lester Booher and Jim Nor- ville ready to start the day. Below: Betty Kinney, secretary, always there to lend a helping hand. Assistant secretary, Carolyn Goodhue. Nurse, Ruth Buck. Above: Earl Smith, Wilbur Millis, Frank Osterbur, and Tom Park bus drivers. Below: Marjorie Ashcraft and Bernice Poy- ner provide that good homemade bread. 10 Jim Bellamy David Burton Chuck Cook Martha Buck John Butler Eric Cornelius Rodney Buhr Jeff Camp Dan DeYoung Becki Dorsey Patti Fleming Mike Hoveln Ron Ellett Sara Fourez Ruth Howe Matt Fleming Christy Hoveln Kathy Irvin u Dan James Teresa Johnson Peggy Loschen David Jarvis Barb King Brenda Martin Mary Johnson Yvette LaPierre Kim Miles Julie Moore Bob Rawlings Tammy Rose Jeff McElhoe Randy Rademacher Lori Roberts Tracy Roberts Vicki Smith Tami Snyder u Patti Anderson Dwight Bohlen Greg Buck Jackie Buck Harry Cockrell Frankie Creighton Scott Denius Karen Elliott Juniors Dream of Senior Marcy Renting Mark Fleming Jon Fourez Mark Fourez Jint Goodhue Laura Gordon Ed Hannagan Michelle Irvin 18 Billy Johnson Lynda Keen Cara King Lori Long Ron Merkin Maureen Miles Terry Mizell Coletta Mosson Year Doug McCausland Kathy McColIem Kim Oder Bob O’Keefe Russ Packett Tammy Park Laura Parson Lorraine Porter 19 Debbie Pruiett Ken Reed Larry Roberts Brian Robinson Sue Rogers Leon Schluter Michele Sieberns Ron Solla rs Dreams. . . Connie Turner Scott Talbott Lori Wiesner Kathy Williams 20 MS Karla Buck Mary Buck Bob Burd Scott Burton Chris Cler Dana Cler Rose Cockrell Kate Cook Sophomores Daydream of Their Kent Cornelius Jay Fruhling Larry Goodhue Chuck Green Brenda Helfrich Scott Henderson Jody Hinrichs David Howe 22 Rick Hulse Scott James Russ Johnson Marla King Fred Kobel Les Koonce Barry Kuchenbrod Sheryl Loschen Class Rings Rita Marron Brent Martin Jamie Miles Danny Murrell Tina McCausland Doug McElhoe Karen McMasters Teresa Park 23 Corina Pilkington Rich Rademacher Brian Remington Lisa Rose Tim Sandy Lori Smith Teresa Smith Ronnie Snyder Daydream. . . Kim Suits Nancy Swan Joella Talbott Laurie Tool Jeff Tucker 24 mam Denise Ackerman Frosty Bartlow Paula Bohlen Cecelia Buck Delores Buck Anna Carley Brenda Collins Gwen Denius Freshmen Evnivsion the Joys of David DeYoung Doug Duitsinan Maureen Fleming Steve Frerichs Herky Hayn Crystal Hoshauer Vonda Jarvis Merrilee Johnson 26 Brad Knight Jeff Mullins Rodney Olson Kenny O’Banion Mark Porter Dale Reed Scott Remington Jay Schlueter High School 27 FRESHMEN OFFICERS: Brad Knight, vice presi- dent; Anna Carley, secretary. Denise Ackerman, treasurer, and Les Schluter, president. I SENIOR OFFICERS: Rodney Buhr, president; Brenda Martin, secretary; Mike Hoveln, treasurer; Eric Cornelius, vice president, missing. Class Officers of 77-78 JUNIOR OFFICERS: Kim Oder, president; Michelle Irvin, secretary; Jackie Buck, treasurer; and Karen Elliott, vice pres- ident. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Scott Burton, vice president; Barry Kuchenbrod, president; Rich Rademacher, secretary; and Scott James, treasurer. 28 IP mm Tracy Roberts and Dave Burton putting the flag up for the day, supervised by Mr. Bezely. Flag Custodians Flag custodians are Peggy Loschen, Vicki Smith, Mary Johnson, Martha Buck, Brenda Martin, Julie Moore, Rod- ney Buhr, Randy Rademacher, Bob Rawlings. Second Row: Kathy Irvin, John Butler, Lori Roberts, Chuck Cook, Tanii Snyder, Sara Fourez, Dan James, Mike Hoveln, David Jarvis and Tom Woodard. 30 Yearbook Staff Editors of the Resume were seniors Tracy Roberts and Sara Fourez, pic- tured at right. Helping the editors make everything fall into picture place (lower right) were Michelle Irvin, Ter- esa Johnson, Barb King, Brenda Mar- tin, Karen Elliott. Sponsor was Mrs. Bauer. The ones who make it possible for you to picture the school year. Music Finished 2nd in Class D Band and chorus officers include Kim Oder. Karen Elliott, Doug McCausland was selected as a member of the IMEA Laurie Tool. Anna Carley. Second Row: Dan James, Barry All-State Band. Kuchenbrod. Les Schluter. Band Members are: Martha Buck, Brenda Martin, Melanie Turner, Jackie Buck. Second Row: Tammy Park. Tammy Snyder, Bob Burd. Vonda Jarvis. Lori Long, Laurie Tool, Karen McMasters, Maureen Fleming, Gwen Denius, Connie Turner, Lori Smith, Nancy Swan, Teresa Park. Third Row: Bccki Dorsey, David DeYoung, Doug Duitsman. Karen Elliott. Barry Kuchenbrod, Jay Schluter, Lorraine Porter, Dctina McCausland, Les Koonce, Les Schluter, Tracy Roberts, Scot Denius, Barry Stewart, Tim Sandy, Cara King. Delores Buck, Leon Schluter, Dan James. Standing: Kim Oder, Mr. Kelly, Doug McCausland. John Butler, Mark Flem- ing. 32 Chorus members are: Jackie Buck, Laura Gordon. Bccki Dorsey. Lorraine Porter, Sue Woodard, Paula Bohlen, Tim Sandy, Christy Movcln, Jay Schlucter. Second Row: Karen McMasters. Anna Carley. Karen Elliott, Michelle Irvin. Rita Marron. Mau- reen Fleming, Mark Porter. Bob Burd, Tracy Roberts, Mr. Kelly. Third Row: Lori Smith. Laurie Tool. Yvette LaPierre, Kathy Irvin, Delores Buck, Kim Suits. Teresa Smith, Martha Buck. Matt Fleming. Mike Hoveln. Doug McCausland. Dan DeYoung. Dan James, Kent Cornelius. Jazz band members: Barry Kuchenbrod, Lorraine Porter. Jay Schlueter. Bccki Drrsey, Connie Turner. Second Row: Tracy Roberts, Lcs Schluter, Les Koonce. D ug McCausland. Standing: Mr. Kelly. Barry Stewart. Tim Sandy. Cara King, Leon Schluter, Dan James. John Butler. 33 This year’s greenhands are: Jeff Mullins, Barry Stewart, Doug Duitsman, Leon Schluter, Patty Fleming, Debbie Smith, Maureen Miles, Coletta Mosson, Detina McCausland. Floyd Bohlen receiving a plaque for donating his services to the FFA. Lower left: FHA girls prepared and served the meal. Lower right: Speaker for the evening was John Kcrnticle. FFA FFA members are: Mark Fourez, Maureen Miles. Lorraine Porter, Debbie Smith, Ronnie Snyder. Jon Fourcz, Bob Rawlings. Second Row: Jay Fruhling. Detina McCausland, Teresa Park, Sue Williams, Doug McCausland, Randy Rademacher. Third Row: Jeff Mullins, Chris Cler, Leon Schluter, Coletta Mosson. Doug Duitsman. Richie Rade- macher, Mark Fleming, and Barry Stewart. This year's officers were: Matt Fleming, vice president; Dwight Bohlen, treasurer; Larry Roberts, reporter; Mr. Wilson, sponsor; Karen Elliott, parlimentarian; Jeff Camp, senti- nel; Ed Hannagan, president; Jamie Miles, chaplin, and Kim Miles, secretary. N.H.S. The Armstrong National Honor Society added nine students to its roll for a total membership of twenty-one. Ten of those members became alumni of ATHS on June 4, 1978. NHS members are front row: Larry Roberts, Tammy Park, Becki Dorsey, Lori Roberts, Kim Miles, Brenda Martin, Dan DeYoung and Rodney Buhr. New members in back row: Kim Suits, Barry Kuchenbrod, Bob Burd, Kim Oder, Cara King, Michelle Irvin, Karen Elliott, Jackie Buck, and Kathy Irvin. 37 Future Homemakers of America FHA officers: Kim Oder, treasurer; Kathy Irvin, vice president; Tami Snyder, historian. Second Row: Sara Fourez, president: Michelle Irvin, secretary.and Tammy Park, recreation chairman. FHA members: Cecelia Buck. Lori Long. Denise Ackerman. Merrilee Johnson. Anna Carley, Kim Steffes, Kim Suits. Teresa Smith, Teresa Johnson. Barb King. Second Row: Mary Buck. Detina McCausland, Jody Hinrichs, Lori Smith. Karla Buck, Vonda Jarvis, Melanie Turner, Delores Buck, Maureen Fleming. Third Row: Kate Cook. Sheryl Loschen, Christy Hoveln, Michele Sieberns. Becki Dorsey. Lori Wiesner, Jackie Buck, and Laura Gordon. 38 FHA Mother-Daughter-Father Banquet Below: The 1977-78 officers receiving the State FHA Flower. FFA served the dinner for the FHA girls. 39 Student Council Student council members: Jamie Miles, Debbie Smith. Teresa Smith, Denise Ackerman, Delores Buck, Barry Stewart. Frosty Barlow, Karen Elliott, Ed Hannagan, Sara Fourez, Brenda Martin, Jackie Buck. Becki Dorsey. Brian Remington, Kent Cornel- ius, Mike Hoveln.and Barry Kuchenbrod. Donald Stagen, sponsor; Kim Oder, treasurer; Lori Roberts, sec- retary; Tracy Roberts, president; Rodney Buhr, vice president. Some Armstrong students attending a student council sponsored dance. 40 Student Council Activities Potomac students visiting our school. Oakwood students visiting ATHS. Tom Woodard was the disc jockey at the Student Council dance. Below: Connie Turner, Becky Dorsey, Kathy McCollem, Delores Buck in their 50’s dresses. Below: Brenda Martin, Lori Roberts, Yvette LaPierre, Kathy Irvin ready for the hop. Spanish Club Winners at the talent show sponsored by the Spanish Club were Brian Rob- inson and Bob O’Keefe as Dolly Par- don and Porter Wagner. Club members are Rita Marron, Karla Buck. Paula Bohlcn. Kathy McCollem, Lori Weisner, Coletta Mosson, Melanie Turn- er. Patti Anderson. Marla King, Sheryl Loschcn. Kate Cook, Sue Woodard. Kim Steffes, Tami Snyder, Scott Remington, Jamie Miles. Brian Remington and Bob Burd. Officers are Kathy Irvin, president; Martha Buck, vice president: Becki Dorsey, trea- surer: Laurie Tool, secretary: Connie Turner, reporter; and Miss Biuer, sponsor. 42 — JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Lorrain Porter, Laurie Tool, captain; De- nise Ackerman, Kathy Williams, and Lori Long. Below: Denise Ackerman cheering her team on to victory. Lori Roberts receiving the senior award. Kathy Irving (above) and Brenda Mar- tin (below) senior cheerleaders. 45 Armstrong Girls End Season 6-6 Barry Kuchenbrod, Frosty Bartlow buying candy from Larry Sara Fourez going in for lay-up. Roberts at basketball game. Team members are Denise Ackerman, Karen Elliott, Teresa Park. Standing: Kim Suits, Tammy Park, Sara Fourez, Mary Buck, Teresa Smith, Cecelia Buck. 46 Girls’ ! Volleyball Their first year in the Iroquois Confer- ence, the volleyball team placed sec- ong; beaten only by Sheldon, who was the first place winner. With tougher competition, the A team finished out their season with a record of 7-6. The B team having all first-year players, finished the season with a 2-10 record. Upper left: Brenda Martin, Cara King, Sara Fourez, Karen Elliott, Tammy Park, Michelle Irvin, Lori Roberts. 48 B-TEAM MEMBERS: Lori Long, Kim Oder, Chris Hoshauer, Paula Bohlen, Sue Rogers, Laurie Tool, Marla King, Detina McCausland. Scorekeeper and timer for the teams were Patti Anderson and Laura Parson. 49 JV’s Finish Undefeated 18-0 JV team members are Coach Wolken, Chris Cler. Brad Knight. Fred Koebel. Mark Porter. Les Schluter. Second Row: Doug McElhoe. Kent Cornelius, Scott James. Leon Schluter, Jay Fruhling, Jay Schlueter. For the second year in a row the Junior Varsity team won the Iroquois Confer- ence with a 9-0 record. The Junior Var- sity and Sophomore composite record was 25-0 winning each game by an average of over 29 points. Sophomore team are Jamie Miles, Doug McCausland, Scott James, Kent Cornelius, Jay Fruhling. Second Row: Tim Sandy, Larry Goodhue, Fred Koebel, Chris Cler, Coach Wolken. Freshmen team are Coach Wolken, Les Schluter, Dave DeYoung, Jack Swan, Mark Porter. Brad Knight, Jay Schlueter, Rodney Olson. The Freshmen while gaining much experience ended up 3-3. Many of the freshmen played on the sophomore and JV teams. The sophomores won the ECC tournament and gave notice that they were one of the best sophomore teams in the area. The Fresh-Soph team also spent a fun- filled two days snowbound in Cissna Park. They won 3rd at the snow-delayed Cissna Park Tournament. Pictures at right: Fresh-Soph players in action. 51 Tournaments Highlight Trojan Season The Trojans had a very successful year finishing with a record of 18-9. The highlights of the year were winning the Iroquois Conference with a record of 8-0 and entering the championship game of the Rossville Holiday Tournament by upsetting St. Joe-Ogden, Westville and Georgetown. Members of the team: Larry Roberts, Jay Fruhling, Jeff McElhoe. Rodney Buhr, Doug McElhoe, Coach Wolken. Second Row: Mark Porter, Jeff Withers. Dan James. Dan DeYoung. Kent Cornelius, Scott James. 52 53 Baseball Closes Season 6-1 The Trojan’s baseball team finished their season 6-1. They tied for first place in the Iroquois Conference. In the play- off game Buckley-Loda defeated Armstrong 10-0. Brian Remington’s pitching record was 6-0 in conference play. Brian Remington and Scott James won trophies for being selected on the All-Star Iroquois Conference team. W T Sheldon 6 2 Cissna Park 8 4 Donovan 2 14 Rankin 7 5 Crescent City 6 3 Buckley-Loda 2 1 Wellington 2 I Pictured at upper left: Coach Hulfachor and Chris Cler. Middle left: Rich Rademacher and Brian Remington. Below: Kathy McCollem, one of the bat girls. 55 East Central Track Meet Kim Suits and Rita Marron in the relays. Rick Hulse doing the triple jump. 56 Ed Hannagan pole vaulting. 57 Pep Club Supports Trojans Pep club members are Russ Packett, John Butler, Lori Roberts, Yvette LaPierre. Kathy Irvin. Sue Rogers. Michele Sieberns. Maureen Fleming, Connie Turner, Laurie Tool, Merrilee Johnson. Second Row: Dwight Bohlen, Doug McCausland, Tammy Snyder. Karla Buck, Laura Gordon, Brian Remington, Vonda Jarvis, Melanie Turner, Kathy McCollem, Lori Wicsner. Third Row: Jon Fourez, Brenda Martin, Teresa Smith, Lorraine Porter, Detina McCausland, Teresa Park. Rita Matron, Paula Bohlen, Lori Smith, David Burton. Fourth Row: Ronnie Snyder. Mark Fourez, Kim Oder, Tammy Park. Lori Long, Kim Suits. Denise Acker- man, Debbie Smith, AnnajCarley, Mike Hoveln, and Christy Hoveln. Kim Oder and Mary Johnson the Trojan mascots. Pep club officers are Sara Fourez, secretary: Karen Elliott, vice president; Miss Monteith, sponsor: Tracy Roberts, presi- dent; and Michelle Irvin, treasurer. Highlights of Homecoming 977 HOMECOMING COURT: Les Schluter, Denise Ackerman, Doug McElhoe, Teresa Smith, Dwight Bohlen, Lori Wiesner, Bret Knight, Teresa Tool, Brenda Martin, Queen; Rodney Buhr, King; Lori Roberts, Dan James, Barb King, Mike Hoveln, Kathy Irvin and Eric Cornelius. If I Only Knew was the theme for Homecoming 1977. Light crew and stage crew: Jamie Miles, Scott James, Les Koonce, Jay Schlue- ter, Doug McCausland, Kent Cornelius, and Barry Kuchenbrod. Done to Death An evening dedicated to death, murder, violence and may- hem ... with sophistication. Cast: Kathy McCollem, Mike Hoveln, Sara Fourez, Eric Cornelius, Tracy Roberts, Barry Stewart, Frosty Bartlow, Connie Turner, Dan James, Russ Packett, Dave Burton, Kathy Irvin, Tom Wernigk, Lori Weis- ner, Kim Oder. Director: Jane Monteith. Below: Another drink, Gregory. Lower left: Go to the dock, Jane. Lower right: Will you marry me? Brad Benedict, Jessica and Whitney Olive and Rodney Dackton look on in approval as Mildred Z. Maxwell inquir- es of Jason Summers, “What is the meaning of this?” The city was cold steel again like every hear in it. I had found two loves and lost two loves. My name is... Jack Club. Could It Be Forever � i 9 Dan Janies and Val L Cornelius. Below: Patti Anderson and date. Greg Buck enjoying the banquet. Below: Jeff McElhoe and friend. 64 Kathy McCollem and Connie Turner reading the class prophecy. Mary McCollem and Genny Roberts helping sponsor the prom. Tom Park and Dave Wilson talking things over. Mike Hoveln reading class will. Lisa Rose is all smiles. Below: John Butler enjoys the evening. 63rd Annual Graduation Exercise Class of 1978 Martha Buck, Valedictorian. Mr. McCollem, Senior Class Sponsor, presenting graduation attire to Teresa Johnson and Barb King. Tracy Roberts, Salutatorian. GRADUATING CLASS: Julie Moore, Vicki Smith, Kim Miles, Patti Fleming, Yvette LaPierre, Kathy Irvin, Becky Dorsey, and Martha Buck. Second Row: Mary Johnson, Brenda Martin, Lori Roberts, Ruth Howe, Tami Snyder, Tammy Rose, Sue Williams, and Peggy Loschen. Third Row: Teresa Johnson, Sara Fourez, Rodney Buhr, Ron Ellett, Tom Wemigk, Barb King, and Christy Hoveln. Fourth Row: Mike Hoveln, Tracy Roberts, Matt Fleming, Jeff McElhoe, Jim Bellamy, Jeff Withers, Jeff Camp and David Jarvis. Fifth Row: Dan DeYoung, Bob Rawlings, Randy Rademacher, David Burton, Chuck Cook, John Butler, Tom Woodard, Dan James and Eric Cornelius. Senior National Honor Society members: Kim Miles, Kathy Irvin, Brenda Martin, Lori Roberts, Becky Dorsey and Martha Buck. Second Row: Dan DeYoung, Tracy Roberts, Sara Fourez, DAR, Rodney Buhr, SAR, and Dan James. 67 Scott Denius, Gwen Denius, Danny Murrell, Lori Roberts and Cecelia Buck received perfect attendance certificates. Honor Assembly Miss Monteith presenting Kathy McCollem with the Thespian Award. Members of the Lunar Patrol were Tracy Roberts, Sara Fourez, Martha Buck and Dave Burton. Miss Monteith made the presenta- tions. Mr. Bezely presenting Larry Roberts with an award for the top track points. President of the band, Dan James, presenting Mr. Roderick the 2nd place Sweepstakes Plaque on behalf of the band. Mr. McCollem presenting Martha Buck with the National Mer- it Scholarship Certificate. Scott James received the All-Conference Award and the Bat- ting Average Award. Brian Remington also received the All- Conference Award. Winter Sports Banquet The Winter Sports Banquet was held at the Moose Lodge in Rantoul on a “chilly” April 21. All winter sports’ teams, cheerleaders and sponsors were honored. The Banquet featured all you can eat of chicken, french fries and slaw. Pictured at left: Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Freriehs, Mr. Frcrichs, Mr. Roderick, Mr. Wolken, Mrs. Wolken, Miss Mon- teith. Miss Bohlcn. i Mr. and i i ij ♦ Mrs. Stagen tending bar. Mr. Roderick was master of ceremonies between awards. Coach Wolken awarding Dan DeYoung with a trophy for being the top rebounder. Brenda Martin receiving a trophy for Iroquois All-Conference Volleyball team. Sara Fourez receiving the Iroquois All-Conference Volleyball trophy and ECC Basketball award. Coach Wolken congratulating statistician Tracy Roberts on a job well done. Left: Rodney Buhr received trophies for MVP, sports- manship, free throw % and assists. Dan DeYoung happily displays his trophy for top rebounder. Jeff Withers soberly shows his trophy for field goal per- centage. Other awards included most valuable fans The Leonard Withers’ family. Bus driver Frank Osterbur received a survival kit which included everything from magazines to underwear for the next time he gets snow- bound. 71 Sadie Hawkins Dance 74 Class Competition Day The Juniors won the Class Competition Day winning almost every race they competed in. The sophomores won second, freshmen won third, and the seniors won fourth. Seniors try pulling in the tug-of-war, but lose to the freshmen. Mike Hoveln and Dan DeYoung in the sack race. Below: Doug McCausland and J.B. bob for ap- ples. Juniors wrap the winning Mummy. Below: Juniors pulling to victory in the tug-of-war. 75 If I were not a cheerleader, although there is nothing I’d rather be; If I were not a cheerleader, a.............I would be. Below: Dan DeYoung, Dan James. Leon Schluter, Larry Roberts, Rodney Buhr doing their “thing.” Picture at right: Christy Hoveln “Coach” of the mighty Trojans. The Juniors supporting the team with “Go Trojans! Stunt Day Organizations, cheerleaders, classes, and basketball team members are up for the big game of the year the Home- coming game with the life-long rivals— the Potomac Artesians. The Armstrong Trojans were victorious with a 98-65 win. Laurie Tool and Kathy Irvin help prepare breakfast for players. “Cha, cha, cha,” says Rodney Buhr. Above: Coach Wolken full of praise for the team. Below: Maurren Fleming, DeTina McCausland, Anna Carley,and Kim Oder in the FHA skit. 79 18 Autographs