Armstrong High School - Resume Yearbook (Armstrong, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1984 volume:

1984 CONTENTS ORGANIZA TIONS........................................4 SCHOOL LIFE.20 SENIORS...........................36 JUNIORS..........................48 RESUME 1984 ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ARMSTRONG, ILLINOIS 61812 1984 r L J ORGANIZATIONS SENIOR MEMBERS included Julie Buck, Secretary Jenny Chesnut, Christina Hesterberg, David Foster, Vice-President Sara Pflugmacher, Mitchell Schluter, President Teri Snyder and Treasurer Mark Welcoming in those who are honorable . National Honor Society Youmans. JUNIOR MEMBERS were Paula Basham, Laura Frerichs, Gail Hoveln, Ginger Hunt and Todd Park. SOPHOMORE MEMBERS initiated were Holly Clingan, Jim Huls, Peggy Frerichs, Rhonda Parrish and Lisa Piatt. NHS ADVISOR was Genny Roberts. New members await their turn at lighting candles. Being the editor of any kind of newspaper or year- book is a big responsibility. There has to be a lot of organization, co-operation and dedication from every- one on the staff. There are deadlines to be met; a lad- der figured out; pictures taken and developed; colors, themes, and cover designs chosen; layouts designed and drawn up; copy written, proofread, rewritten and typed; the worry of who or what may have been left out; and finally what surprise the printers have in store! There is the anticipation of how it all will turn out, but in the end, there will be a great sense of accom- plishment from knowing everyone helped to create a pleasant book of memories to cherish in the years to come. Working on the yearbook this year has been a lot of fun for myself, and I would like to make a person- al note of thanks to Miss Bohlen for all of her con- stant help and prodding! Also, the Student Council and all students who sold pizzas to contribute to the yearbook fund deserve a special thank you. I hope you will all enjoy this year's memories we have recorded for you! kAjUucJUskM. In addition to the three aboi e, the yearbook staff included Becky Severs, Tammy Teeslink, Wendy Remington, Ginger Hunt, Editor Teresa Teeslink, and Peggy Frerichs. Student Council members included in the first row are Jenny Chesnut, Wendy Remington, Gail Hoveln, Rhonda Parrish, and Holly Clingan. In the second row are Lori Cler, Tammy Knight, Julie Buck, Angela Blackford, Lisa Piatt, Peggy Frerichs, Teri Snyder, Sara Pflugmacher, and Advisor Mr. Stagen. In the third row are Phil Davis, Jim Hannagan, Leroy Schluter, Brian Loschen, Randall Zindars, Todd Park, Bryan Schluter, Neil Buck, and Kevin Frerichs. Officers included Treasurer Holly Clingan, Co-Presidents Gail Hoveln and Teri Snyder, Sponsor Mr. Stagen, Reporter Peggy Frerichs and Secretary Sara Pflugmacher. I i Student Council Starting with the election of co-presidents for this year, the Student Council initiated several changes in 1984. A final addition was a last dance given at the end of the school year. Seen attending it are Teresa Teeslink, Wen- dy Pruiett, and Sara Pflugmacher. Assisting the juggler—a performer in one of the Student Council assemblies—below are Andrew Dewey, Lori Cler, and Sara Pflugmacher. At the right, expert jugglers Mr. Copas and Mrs. Roberts also help out! Those who attended the annual convention in Chicago included Tammy Knight, Wendy Remington, Leroy Schluter, Angela Blackford and Todd Park 9 New advisor Sharon Flesher led the FHA into several fun and beneficient projects this year. A food drive at Christmas and an Adopted Senior Citizen campaign were initiated to promote community sharing and understanding. Other of the many events included the annual dances with the FFA, a shopping trip, a Christ- mas party, a volleyball tournament, the convention in Springfield, and the spring banquet, shown at left. In addition to the officers pictured below, President Laura Frehchs, Vice-President Teri Snyder, and Secretary Gail Hoveln, were Treasurer Holly Clingan and Histo- rian Meg Fleming. Row one: Laura F., Kris D.t Holly C, Rhonda P., Gail H.f Ten S., Cindy C, Adviser Sharon Flesher. Row two: Sandra E., Kim H.. Peggy F., Lon C., Sara P.t Julie B., Meg F.. V endy P. Row three: Lisa C., Wendy H., Lisa P., Ginger H., Wendy R.. Jenny C.. Denise B., Dana L.. Mary £. To record all the annual activities of the FFA would require a whole separate yearbook! Suffice it to say that again this year, everyone involved in the Armstrong Chapter, especially Sponsor Robin Har- lan, kept quite busy. Some of the dozens of contests or events included the State Convention with David Foster and Mark Youmans as delegates, the Georgetown Fair in which Laura Frerichs and John Laflen received 10 or more A ratings, the National Convention which Alan, Tracy, Jim and Steve at- tended, the Annual Banquet, and the Sadie Hawkins and Sweetheart Dances with the FHA. Armstrong teams placed first in the Ag. Mechanics, Land Use Selection and Parliamentary Procedure Contests. This year the FFA week included Truck Car and ATC Days, the Annual Petting Zoo, the FFA FAculty Game (finally, the FFA won! 18-12) and a Teacher Appreciation Day during which sixteen faculty cars were washed. Quite a busy year indeed! Future Farmers are Proud of Their Hard Work! The officers are pictured above. Below, sponsor Mr. Harlan is first, followed by members Todd P„ Reproter Mitchell S., President Mark Y„ Vicf President David F„ John G„ Kyle VV„ Sentinel fim V., Treasurer Randall Z„ Secretary Brian L. Laura F„ Teresa T„ Mark S.. Rick S„ Steve V., Tim K.. Brian E„ Leroy S., John L„ Parliamentarian Phil D.. Kevin F„ David H„ Alan D„ Craig W„ Chaplain Steve W„ Tracy S„ Scott C, Ted V., fim H., and Brad L. 13 Spanish Club members included Tim Thilmony, Wendy Heinz, Lisa Lee, Theresa Hamilton and Sponsor Miss Street. In the second row are Mary Ear- ly, Dawn Brooks, Kevin Frerichs, Joan Camp, and Barbara Albers. Spanish Club In addition to its usual activities, this year the Spanish Club had guest speaker Mrs. Cornelius, history instructor from D.A.C.C., enlighten the group about Mexico. The club also furthered awareness about Spanish-speaking countries by donating many books to the library. Thank you, Spanish Club! Officers included Advisor Miss Street, President Kevin Frerichs, Secretary Theresa Hamilton, Treasurer Lisa Lee, and Vice-President Mary Early. 14 Library Club Find Yourself in Books! Read, Read, Read! Always keeping busy are librarian assistants Becky Severs and Chris Ross. Those who helped keep track of all our reading material this year were Lisa Lee, Becky Severs, Jay Adkins, David Bice, Randy Ross, Mrs. Miller and sitting, Chris Ross. 15 Those who kept things running smoothly in the office were Andrew Dewey, Secretary Betty Tucker, Christina Hesterberg, Teresa Teeslmk, Tracy Scheurich, Tammy Teeslink, Ginger Hunt and Brian Loschen. Seated at her desk is Secretary Betty Kinney. Keeping Busy In the Office Betty Tucker offers instruction to Ginger Hunt who served as secretary during the Student Council Student Teacher Day. 16 Thank You, Betty! Betty has every right to proudly display the plaque given to her by the Armstrong Board of Education at a dinner held in her hon- or, celebrating her thirty years of dedicated and efficient work at Armstrong High. Betty is most often seen busy clicking away at her adding machine or typewriter the fastest fingers in the Midwest! Four years of daily walking up the path to Arm- strong High's front door may seem like a long time to the typical student here, but that's not much at all compared to how long Secretary Betty Kinney has made those steps! For over thirty years now, Betty has faithfully given her time and talents to keep Arm- strong Township High School going strong. Everyone who has attended or dealt with this school in those thirty years has her to thank in many ways for her behind-the-scene and often, up-front efforts. And that's a lot of thanks! 17 Band and Chorus Band members included Dawn Brooks, Cindy Hesterberg, Rhonda Parrish, and Christina Hesterberg. Second row: Bryan Schluter, Walter Layton, Teresa Teeslink, Paula Basham and Lisa Piatt. Third row: Director Mrs. Huls, Chris Ross and Scott Cropper. Below, chorus members in- cluded, seated, Teresa Teeslink and Paula Basham. Standing are Lon Sage, Rhonda Parrish, Julie Buck, Denise Buck, Laura Frerichs. Rhonda Bohlen, Lisa Piatt, Gail Hoveln, Christina Hesterberg, and Mrs. Huls. Third row: Cindy Hesterberg, Chris Ross, Scott Cropper, Walter Layton, and Angela Blackford. 18 Gail Hovelrt soloed like a pro! And the Band Played On . . . The hand and chorus played beautifully in front of a demanding audi- ence! r ik A SCHOOL LIFE While you're at it, why not marry us, too?1 SADIE HAWKINS What's David doing now? Are we s'posed to have partners?' 23 Buy more FHA candy! You sly devil! Sweethearts Dance! And you have to carry me loo so I don't gel my new sneakers dirty. No dear, you're not smashing me yet! Sweethearts dancing 25 Brad isn't ready to re-tire yet! Cindy chugs along with the gang. Tim oscillates in his electronic interests. Julie takes heart in her duties. 26 Thanks to Bob Weist of VOTEC for his fine photos! Vicki doesn’t mind this dirty job. i Life at Votec Linda creates flowers the new way. nan gets serious with some mean machines. Kim takes care of business. Randy chooses his weapon. And David gives flowers to his teacher?? 27 Leroy becomes historical while Mitch gets his numbers straight. Paula keeps books, and Denise goes over English. Brian seeks help from IA instructor John. A prime Student Council goal is to encourage communication and under- standing for everyone in school. Having students experiment with their own teaching skills during Student Council week allows for just that—and some fun, too! Who knows? Maybe some day one of those pretend teachers just might come back to ATHS as the real thing! 28 A Day to Switch Roles Student Teachers Lori tries to find good news for the typing class. David reviews hts lesson plans in Mr. Harlans place. Another Miss Bohlen for English! Learning Or Teaching— Which is Harder? Steve and John practice their favorite subject . . . D.A.R. WINNER IS TERI SNYDER MUSIC Teresa Teeslink, Christina Hesterberg BUSINESS EDUCATION Holly Clingan, Christina Hesterberg, Wendy Remington, Mrs. Roberts. Tammy Teeslink, Teri Snyder Awards Night CHEERLEADING Sara Pflugmacher, Sponsor Sally Acton, Teri Sny- der VOLLEYBALL Laura Frehchs, Peggy Frenchs, Julie Buck SOFTBALL Theresa Hamilton, Teresa Teeslink. Julie Buck, Kim Hines BASKETBALL Sara Pflugmacher, Tammy Teeslink, Julie Buck 30 S.A.R. WINNER IS BRIAN LOSCHEN BASKETBALL Mitch Schluter, Brian Loschen, Randall Zmdars, Todd ACADEMICS Cindy Hesterberg, Angela Blackford. Not pictured are park Theresa Hamilton, Paula Basham. Gail Hoveln, and Holly Clingan. STUDENT COUNCIL Gail Hoveln. Teri Snyder LIBRARY Becky Severs, Mrs. Miller, Chris Ross And Mr. Wise is awarded a higher position in his profession! TRACK Randall Zindars, Lisa Lee. Randall was also recognized for his baseball skill. CROSS-COUNTRY Leroy Schluter 31 Todd tries for two while Mitch attempts a devil of a shot! Fans give the team encouragement. A Hectic New Homecoming! Coach Copas urges the fans! 32 A Devil of a Time! Randall faces Cissna, and Milch puts in an easy bucket. This year's homecoming schedule change met with havoc as the cold December winds blew away an Armstrong victory. Tirelss Trojans fought valiantly against their new opponents, the Red Devils of Cissna Park, but the final outcomes were 42-70 for the Varsity and 44-73 for the JV players. A new challenge awaits next year, and our boys will be ready! Brian is sur- rounded by red jerseys! 33 This year's Homecoming Queen and King were Sara Plfugmacher and Mitch- ell Schulter. In their court were Phil Da- vis, Laura Frerichs, Brian Loschen, Chris- tina Hesterberg, Jim Vermillion, Julie Buck, last year's Queen Ranae Rade- macher. Queen Sara, King Mitch, last year's king Robert Herndon, Jenny Ches- nut, Mark Youmans, Peggy Frerichs, John Gordon, Tammy Knight, and Mark Schulter. These are the Best of Times . . . 1983-84 SENIORS JULIE BUCK Seniors of 1984 JENNY CHESNUT Basketball, 1,2,3.4; Softball, 1,2.3.4; Volleyball, 1,2 3,4; FHA, 3,4; Spanish Club, 1; NHS, 2,3,4; Student Council, 1,4; Chorus 3,4; Flag Custodian, 4; Yearbook, 3; Votec; School Play 2,3,4. FHA, 1,2,3,4; NHS, 2,3,4; Student Council, 2,3,4; Basketball, 1; Flag Custodian, 4. LORI CLER FHA, 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club, 1; Officer Work- er, 4; Yearbook, 3; Cheerleader, 1; Student Council, 1,3,4; Flag Custodian, 4. DAVID DAVIS Baseball, 4; Flag Custodian, 4; Votec. KRIS DEARTH Basketball, 1; Softball, 1,2.3; FHA. 1.2.3.4; Cheerleading, 1,2,3; Flag Custodian, 4; Votec. 38 ANDREW DEWEY FFA, 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club, I; Band, 1,2; Chorus, 1,2,3; Flag Custodian, 4 School Play, 2,3,4. SANDRA EARLY FHA, 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club, 1; Flag Custodi- an, 4; Votec. DAVID FOSTER FFA, 1,2,3,4. NHS, 4; Basketball, 1,2; Flag Custodian, 4. CHRISTINA HESTERBERG BRIAN LOSCHEN NHS. 2,3,4; Band, 1,2,3,4; Chorus, 1,2,3,4; Office Worker, 4; Business Contest 2,3,4; Flag Custodian, 4. School Play, 2,3,4. JOHN LAFLEN FFA, 1,2J,4; Flag Custodian, 4 Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Baseball, 1,2,3,4; FFA, 1,2,3,4; Student Council, 2,3,4; Office Work- er, 2,3,4; Flag Custodian, 4. 39 Christina and Brian were selected as the MOST LIKELY TO BEST DRESSERS, Mark and Teri, pose in plaids. SUCCEED. Voted as the Best Dumbbells, uh, no, no—Voted as the CLASS CLOWNS were Lori and David. 40 Seniors Voted As the Most. . Sara wants to make sure Steve is the MOST OUTGOING as she gives him a slight push. Always up front are the GOOD SPORTS, Mitchell and Julie. A great difference in heights doesn't stop Jenny or Jim from being the BIGGEST FLIRTS. SARA PFLUGMACHER WENDY PRUIETT FHA, 1,2,3,4; NHS, 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club, 1,2; Office Worker, 3; Student Council, 1,2,3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading, 1,2,4; Homecoming Queen, Flag Custodian, 4 FHA, 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club, 1; Yearbook, 3; Flag Custodian, 4. MITCHELL SCHLUTER Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Baseball, 3,4; FFA. 1,2,3.4; NHS, 2,3,4; Flag Custodian, 4. TERESA SNYDER FHA, 1,2,3,4; NHS, 2,3,4; Student Council, 1,2,3,4; Band, 1; Softball, 1,2,3,4; Basketball, 1; Cheerleading, 1,2,3,4; Flag Custodian, 4. JOHN ROSE Flag Custodian, 4, Votec. TERESA TEESLINK Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Volleyball, 1,2,3,4; Softball, 1,2,3,4; Yearbook, 1,2,3,4. Yearbook Editor 4; Spanish Club, 1,2; Band, 1,2,3,4; Chorus, 1,2,3,4; FFA, 4; Office Worker, 1,2,3,4; Flag Custodian. 4. 42 JIM VERMILLION CRAIG WILBER KYLE WILLIAMS FFA, 1,2,3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3; Flag Custodi- an, 4; Votec. FFA, 3,4; Baseball, 3,4; Flag Custodian, 4; School Play 4. FFA. 1.2.3,4; Flag Custodian, 4 STEVE WILLIAMS MARK YOUMANS FFA, 1,2.3.4; Basketball. I; Baseball, 1; Office Worker, 4; Flag Custodian, 4. Baseball, 1,3,4; NHS. 2.3.4; FFA. 1.2.3.4; FFA President, 4; Flag Custodian, 4. No picture available for Jackie Keen 43 Seniors Try to Get Serious! In the order of their appearance above, some 1984 seniors speak out about their impres- sions, memories, and time during their four-year stay at Armstrong High. Christina Hesterberg felt that her attendance at the 1984 All-State Chorus in Springfield was the most impressionable occurrence during her senior year. She will miss the great and caring faculty and practical jokes shared with Mark and David. Her advice to new seniors: Don't forget you're still a student. You're no different from anyone else. Kris Buckwheat Dearth (a.k.a. Bubbles ) felt breaking her ankle and relying on crutches was not the best time as a senior, but her friends, parties and becoming a cheerleader helped her through any hard times. Her advice: Lay back and relax. This is your last year; live it up! Lori Ernie Cler didn't care for her freshman year but remembered her senior year as the one in which she became engaged to Mike Pflugmacher. She enjoyed Homecoming '83 the best and knew she'll miss her friends the most after graduating. She felt seniors should: Make everything special and make it last. Jenny Smurf Chestnut enjoyed being a senior because being at The Top gives author- ity. She realized she'll miss her friends and their jokes, too. There's a lot of great people in this school. Work hard the first three quarters so you can goof off the last quarter! 44 Julie Never Say Die Buck stated she'll miss playing ball, all her friends, and the closeness of the teachers and staff. She thought that having a good team but never be- ing able to win a tournament, however, was the greatest frustration in school. Her ad- vice: The crowd does not always know the right way. And don't put off what you can do today because time is too short. Her friends and the anticipation of graudation made Teresa Teets Teeslink's senior year a memorable one. She valued the laughs, the good and even bad times, but especially the extra-curricular activities (including parties!). Make the best of your last year; hold onto your memories and enjoy yourself. Teri Tailord Snyder was proud of being accepted into the University of Illinois her senior year. She'll miss the friendly atmosphere and people of ATHS and will hold fond memories of the many activities in which she participated. Her advice: Make every minute of your final year count for it goes faster than you could ever realize. Pranks and parties were what Wendy Pruiett valued most as a senior. She'll miss her classmates and some teachers. Her advice was unprintable but its meaning approximated: Have a good time! Sara Pflugmacher had no comments available. Kyle Williams will remember the Michael Jackson craze of 1984 and will miss his friends when his senior days are ended. Unlike many who felt their freshman year was the hardest, Kyle thought his junior year was the most frustrating. Do the best you can in your classes, but make sure to have fun also. David Foster, Jim Vermillion, Brian Loschen, and John Laflen had no comments. Craig Wilber more or less advised, Have fun! Mark Youmans gave no advice, but Mitchell Schluter offered, Make your own path because the others are too worn. Mitch was proud of his basketball team and the friend- ships and respect he earned throughout his years at ATHS. Andrew If Life Were a Highway, I'd Be a Pothole Dewey enjoyed keeping score at the girls' games during his senior year. He'll miss the time spent in activities and with friends but not the frustration of trying to get homework done. His words of wisdom: Live every day as if it was your last. Not pictured were John I Forgot Rose, who will miss Votec and his friends and who advised, Just be crazy but don't get lazy! ; Sandra Tater Early, who was happiest at the return of her friend Jackie and who will miss the family atmosphere with friends and teachers, Votec and school dances; and Jackie Special K Keen, who spent her first se- mester as a senior in Danville and knew she'd miss the kids she grew up with. She advised: Try everything you can and have a variety of friends. Thus end the words of wisdom from the 1984 Armstrong seniors! Good luck to them! r L A JUNIORS Paula Basham Brian Bice Sam Buck Linda Chesnut Vicki Collins Cindy Curtis Phil Davis Alan Duden Brian Elliott Meg Fleming Laura Frenchs ]im Hannagan Kim Hines David Hood 50 Gail Hoveln Ginger Hunt Cheryl Johnson Tim Knight Brad Martin Todd Park Chris Ross Randy Ross Tracy Scheunch Leroy Schluter Tammy Teeslink Tim Thilmony Brian Willfong Randall Zindars 51 1984 r L J UNDERCLASSMEN David Bice Usa Cler Holly Cling an Scott Cropper Lisa Davis Mary Early Peggy Frerichs John Gordon Terry Gordon Theresa Hamilton Wendy Heinz Jim Huts Jane Johnson Jean Johnson Lisa Lee 54 SOPHOMORES Dana Loschen Rhonda Parrish Lisa Piatt Wendy Remington Becky Severs Rick Simpson Rita Sparks Steve Vermillion Darren Wilken 55 Jay Adkins Barbara Albers Mindy Berkley Angela Blackford Rhonda Bohlen Dawn Brooks Denise Buck Neil Buck Joan Camp Kevin Frerichs Michele Gordon Cindy Hesterberg Tammy Knight Walter Layton Brad Loschen Sara Martin 56 FRESHMEN Jon Nagle Lori Sage Bryan Schluter Mark Schluter Rhonda Sparks Jim Stone Niel Turner Ted Vinson 57 The Armstrong Township High School Board of Education included Dwight Roberts, Rosalind Parrish, Dudley Severs, Burdette Walsh, President Mervin Frerichs, Richard Fourez, Eldon Hesterberg, and Larry Frerichs. Mr. Don Stagen, Principal. Our Administrators Mr. Byron Wise, superintendent. 51 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY And gladly would he learn, Mr. Bezel y Civics, P.E. Mr. Copas Math Mr. Cox Science Courses Miss Bohlen English II, III Mrs. Flesher Home Economics 60 Mr. Harlan Agriculture Mr. McCollem English I, Counselor and gladly teach. from Chaucer, in The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales Mrs. Herman Drivers Ed., P.E. Mrs. Huls Band, Chorus Mrs. Miller English IV, Librarian 61 Education has for its object the formation of character. —Herbert Spencer 62 ■' $, .00L w lST Bus drivers Tom Park, Frank Osterbur, Wilbur Millts, and Earl Smith Our Invaluable Workers! Secretary Betty Kinney Janitors Francis LeFever, Louie Kraft and George Pannbacker Nurse Ruth Buck Cooks Berneice Poyner (Pointer?!) and Marge Judy SPORTS Bottom Row: Ginger Hunt, Peggy Frenchs, Tammy Teeslink. Teresa Teeslink, Julie Buck, Kris Dearth, Laura Frerichs, Coach Herman. Top Row istician Sara Pflugmacher, Tammy Knight. Lisa Lee, Rita Sparks, Theresa Hamilton, Rhonda Sparks. Denise Buck. Seniors Kris Dearth, Julie Buck, Teresa Teeslink. Senior Letter Winners: Julie Buck. Teresa Teeslink. 66 “Man, we're good! swagger Ginger while Julie reflects a more pensive demeanor. VOLLEYBALL Varsity 7 wins, 6 losses J.V. 9 wins, 4 losses PeggU prepares for her powerful spike as she spies the hall. Julie and Tammy desenw special recognition for their outstanding All-Conference efforts in the Fast Central Conference. Julie also made the grade in the Iroquois Conference. Good work! Julie Buck Becomes A Double Conference Star! “Wow! Another victory!“ The Teeslinks are ready to go celebrate! Fall and Spring players were Randall Ztndars. Todd Park, Brian Loschen, Leroy Schluter. Phil Davis and Rookies Jay Adkins, Brad Loschen, and Ten Vinson pictured below. 68 Baseball Other fall players were Craig Wil- ber, Jim Hannagan, and Mitch Schluter. Spring players also included Tracy Scheurich, David Hood, and Brian Bice. A powerful throw from Kim Hines and Teresa Teeslink gets ready . . . Softball players included Theresa Hamilton, Mary Early, Lisa Piatt, Kim Hines, Denise Buck, Julie Buck; standing are Coach Herman, Dawn Brooks, Tammy Knight, Ginger Hunt, Teresa Teeslink, Wendy Remington, and Ten Snyder. Tammy Teeslink (not pictured) kept statistics. Softball Dawn Brooks hits and Theresa Hamilton catches as Coach Lomax watches closely. Cross Country Row one: Todd P.. Jim H.. Tracy S., Scott C., Bryan S.t Randall Z., Mark Y., Chris R. Row two: Coach Boh Bezely, Jay A.. Mark S., Neil B.. Kevin F., John G.t Alan D., Darren W. Row three: Brad L, Brian EBrian B.. Tim K.. Leroy S., Mitchell S.. Brian L.. Phil D. Kyle and Jim put the shot in its place as Randall displays award-winning style. Track members proudly display medals won during a cool afternoon's activities. Included are Coach Bezely, Jon Nagle, Kyle Williams, Jim Huls, Bryan Schluter, Scott Cropper, Phil Davis, Jim Hannagan, Leroy Schluter, Ginger Hunt, Randall Zindars, Tammy Knight, Brian Bice, Tammy Teeslink. Darren Wilken, Julie Buck, Craig Wilber, Lisa Lee and Chris Ross. t Iff The Varsity team included, kneeling. Mitch Schluter. Coach Bob Copas, and Brian loschen. Standing are Phil Davis, Todd Park, Tim Knight, Randall Zindars, Mark Youmans, Brian Elliott, Tracy Scheunch, Leroy Schluter, Jim Hannagan and Alan Duden. 16 Wins 10 Losses Varsity Vermilion County Conference and Rossville Consolation Champions! Z1NDARS received Honorable Mention in the All-Vermilion County, All-Iro- quois and All-East Central Conferences. MITCHELL SCHLUTER was unani- mously selected to those same conferences and voted to play in the Iroquois Conference All-Star game. BRIAN LOSCHEN received Honorable Mention in the All-Vermilion and All-East Central Conferences. Pictured also are Coach JV players included, kneeling, Jim Hannagan, John Gordon, Brad Copas, Leroy Schluter and Phil Davis. Loschen, Jay Adkins, and Alan Duden; standing, Neil Buck, Chris Ross, Bryan Schluter, Kevin Frerichs, Mark Schluter, and Coach Copas. A special thanks for all his time and assistance goes out to Mr. Wise, surrounded above by the boys he helped coach this year. Julie Buck and Sara Pflugmacher both made the East Central and Iroquois All-Conference Team. Julie also made the All-Vermilion County Team; Sara made Special Mention and Teresa Teeslink re- ceived an Honorable Mention. Congratulations, Girls! Varsity places Second in East Central Iroquois Conferences! The Varsity line-up included Tammy Teeslink, Coach Bezely, Ginger Hunt, Sara Pflugmacher, Te- resa Teeslink, Peggy Frenchs, Jane Johnson, Laura Frehchs, Jean Johnson, Julie Buck, Theresa Hamil- ton, Kim Hines, and Lisa Piatt. 74 Concentrating on their warm-up work aboi'e are Julie and Ginger. Below are Julie, Jean and Theresa. The JV team included, sitting, Jane Johnson, Theresa Hamilton, Lisa Piatt, Tammy Knight, Jean Johnson, and Joan Camp. Standing are Dawn Brooks, Rhonda Sparks, Denise Buck, Kim Hines, Angela Blackford. Michele Gordon, and Barbara Albers, with Coach Bob Bezely. Another Winning Season in Girls' Our Cheerleaders 76 Bottom: Mindy Berkley. Standing: Tammy Knight, Hol- ly Chngan, Tammy Teeslink. At top: Becky Severs and Wendy Remington. Bottom row: Ginger Hunt, Peggy Frenchs. Sara Pflugmacher, and Rhonda Parrish. At top: Ten Snyder and Gail Hoveln. VARSITY Senior cheerleaders this year are Sara Pflugmacher and Ten Snyder. w L J SPRING Prom '84 at the Round Barn! We've Got Tonight Milch, Vicki and Brian rest up before the next dance. Above, juniors Ginger and Gail prophesy the seniors' futures while below, seniors David and Christina giggle over what their classmates are leaving behind. Prophecy '84 and Wills appear on the following pages. The first glorious day of true springtime, Saturday, April 28, was filled with sunshine and high hopes, and ended with a beautiful, exciting evening for prom-go- ers who ventured to the Round Barn Restaurant in Champaign. Dancing and listening to the music of the Knightrider Band followed a great meal, after which the wills and prophecy were read. Thanks to the prom committee headed by Joanne Tate, everyone enjoyed another perfect day and perfect night! Prophecy for the Class of '84 The Loschen's Longhorn Dude Ranch was the site for the Class of '84's 15th year reunion. Every- one came at the special invitation of Wendy (Pruiett) Burger, who hams it up ever since marrying the famous fast food restaurant owner last year. She was the first to arrive so she could meat everyone for dinner! Most of the class members traveled by air. Some used their private Jets, like President of TTAA (Toy Tractor Association of America) Mark Youmans and wife Teresa. Others used the Highfliers' Jet Service piloted by J.A. Dewey, whose flight attendant was Jackie Keen. When asked if they liked their job, they giggled. DEWEY ever! We love to fly the friendly skies! Andrew replied. Yeah, man, we're really KEEN on it! said Jackie. They were interviewed by Christina Hesterberg, the editor of a new magazine Woman on the Farm. Being handy with pen and paper, she took the op- portunity to jot down the sweeping words of Jim Vermillion, who was bragging of his success in the Hoover Vaccuum Industry. After a few short years, he was promoted to the honorable position of Best Demonstrator. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it! Those who used the Highfliers' Jet Service land- ed at the Early Bird Airport owned and operated by Sandra Early. They were driven to the Ranch by Jenny Chesnut's Luxurious Escort Service. Among some of the early arrivers were Kyle and Steve Williams, Associates of the Williams' and Wil- liams' Animal Clinic and Boutique. It was coinci- dental that Steve, the most famous cattle curer in the Mid-West, was there to aid Loschen's Longhorns. The Moo-Moo epidemic was sweeping the Western Plains. Brian informed Steve that his cattle were ill and in desperate need of his profes- sional care. After peering everywhere, Steve yelled, Well, where's the beef!? Since not everyone came on planes—some drove their cars—the expert and quick parking ability of David Foster was needed. (Of course, everyone knows how adept David is in getting out of tight spots in cars.) Where're the keys? David yelled as he headed toward the cars. The first car to receive David's service was a pink Cadillac owned by Mitchell Kay Cosmetics. Mitch Schluter decided to make-up for lost time as a bank teller by making his own money out of his mother's beauty salon. (He wanted a permanent fortune!) One of his most fre- quent customers, Teri Snyder, was chauffeured in her own limousine. Teri, who is now the first woman president of the University of Illinois, even had her own motorcycle cop, Craig Wilber, escort her to this event. By the time everyone found accomodations and settled in, it was time for Happy Hour! Drinks were on the house—courtesy of Freeman's Western Division Tavern. Behind the bar serving the bever- ages was Sara Pflugmacher, recently nominated as Barmate of the Year. Sara began her career early by the experience she gained at the main branch in Royal, Illinois. During the course of the evening, the entertainment was provided by David Dick Da- vis. He was now a professional comedian juggler and had assisted Bob Copas in many shows. As an intermission to David's act, awards were given away. The award for the most kids was accepted for Lori Cler Pflugmacher by her friend Wendy Burger. Lori was unable to make her appearance because she was back in Diaperville, Illinois, awaiting the near arrival of her 16th child. Lori was happy to hear her prize was, ironic enough, a free pizza from Domino's (because everyone knows that with every pizza—you receive free delivery)! That was a relief to head nurse Julie Buck of tne VOTEC General Hospital who helped deliver the rest of Lori's gang. The next prize was a free tatoo—given by the John Rose Artistic Shop. For the longest distance traveled, the award was given to Sumo wrestler John Laflen, who flew in all the way from Japan. John chose a tatoo of a full-scale flaming Camaro. He was looking for his old friend Teresa Teeslink. Where's the Teets? he yelled. Teresa, who held the position as bouncer at Freeman's, came bound- ing through the crowd, pointing at the sign above the door which read, NO shirts, NO briefs, NO service!! She said loudly to John, who was clad only in his scanty sumo suit held up by a funny long belt, Where's the briefs? Teresa, a law abiding employee, bounced her old schoolmate right out of the room, singing, I'll bounce you back where you belong! This incident soon broke up the party and everyone scattered to rest from a busy day. The following day was filled with horse-back rid- ing, a hamburger roast, and various activities. Ev- eryone soon departed after a fun-filled weekend. As Brian and his workers were cleaning after their guests, they heard someone come in. It was Kris Dearth, who had driven all the way from Danville after getting her dad's permission, and she was late as usual! She found no one and left disappointed, saying, I don't think there's anybody back there— I really don't! 84 Where There's a Will, There's a Wave! I, LORI CLER, being of loud mouth and sound body, will my ability both to eat AND talk the whole 40 minutes of lunch to Wendy Remington. 1, KRIS DEARTH, being of sound mind and body, will to Lisa Lee my ability to break bones and also my health insurance to help pay expenses. I, ANDREW DEWEY, will my small ego to Jim Hannagan and my sharp-looking beast of a Gremlin to my good friend Alan Duden. I. WENDY PRUIETT, being of sound mind and wrecked car, will my ability to drive safely to Ginger Hunt. I, TERI SNYDER, being of sound mind and body, will my unique laugh to Gail Hoveln. I, JACKIE KEEN, will my unpredictability and outgoing personality to Brad Martin. (Have fun. Brad!). I, STEVE WILLIAMS, will my tiny ego to David Hood and Leroy Schluter, and my Charles Atlas body to Alan Duden. I, SARA PFLUGMACHER, will to my dear friend John Laflen the exact directions to the right bathroom. I. JOHN LAFLEN, will my wild women in Potomac to Andrew and my party ability to Tim Knight. I, MARK YOUMANS, will my spotless, well-lighted, clean truck to the Ross Brothers. I, JOHN ROSE, will Mr. Bezely's counsumer ads and tax forms to anyone who wants them. I, CHRISTINA HESTERBERG, will my fast typing fingers to Lisa Lee. I, JENNY CHESNUT, will my sister Linda to Vicki Collins so that she may continue to add to her education. I, CRAIG WILBER, will my ability to tick off teachers to Gail Hoveln, and my notorious attitude and big mouth to Jim Huls. I, MITCHELL SCHLUTER, will my ability to go through two new car engines in less than a year to Jim Hannagan and my near perfect hair style to Alan Duden. I, KYLE WILLIAMS, will my bushy head of hair to David Hood. I, DAVID FOSTER, will my curly hair to Mr. Wise who truly needs it, and my ability to massacre a car to Tim Knight. I, DAVID DAVIS, will my superior juggling ability to Mr. Harlan. I, SANDRA EARLY, will my boarding house to anyone who needs it. I, JIM VERMILLION, will my four cherished years of dreadful English to Darren Wilken. I, BRIAN LOSCHEN, will my basketball ability to John Gordon, my ability to skip school to Jim Huls, also my parking spot at school to Vicki Collins. I, JULIE BUCK, will my ability to swing on the third strike to my sister Denise and my athletic ability to Linda Chesnut. I, TERESA TEESLINK, will my ability to say and do anything I want and still come out on top to my sister Tammy and Ginger Hunt. ■85 Members of Armstrong's graduating class fo 1984 were, row I, Andrew Dewey, Steve Williams, Jenny Chesnut, David Foster, Ten Snyder, Mark Youmans, Jackie Keen. Row 2: Craig Wilber, Lori Cler, David Davis, Kris Dearth, Kyle Williams, Teresa Teeslink, John Laflen, Sandra Early. Row 3: Jim Vermillion, Sara Pflugmacher, Brian Loschen, Wendy Pruiett, Mitchell Schluter, Julie Buck, John Rose, and Christina Hesterberg. Graduation: A New Era 86 The gymnasium atmosphere is a creation of various moods: tension, pride, and then a feeling of ease. As the first sounds of Pomp and Circumstance echo throughout the gym, all voices are calmed to an almost dead silence. With heads held high and feet in rhythm to the march, the performers appear before their audience. This is the Armstrong Class of 1984! Graduation begins a new era for each senior. Beginning on May 27, 1984, he will experience many decisions, difficult responsibili- ties, and a new freedom. His decisions will be extremely important for they will affect the remainder of his life. Not only will he be burdened with never-ending decisions, but he will also inherit new responsibilities. He will be responsible for his own actions; no long- er will he be able to rely upon his parents for support. It is the time for him to open the door and take the first steps into the world as an independent person. Although he is beginning a new chapter in the book of life, he is also closing an old one that has been very rewarding. He will be leaving behind many valuable friendships. He is aware that he will be making new ties; however, the old bonds will forever remain in his heart. It is these ties that allowed him to progress into the per- son he became on graduation day. High school will be in the past, but nothing can fade the memo- ries he has gathered and stored in the back of his mind. He cannot lose the memory of the accomplishments nor the incidents that have occurred. The most lingering memory he will possess is that of graduation itself. May 27, 1984—a day dedicated to the senior class, the Arm- strong Class of '84. What will he feel like? Satisfied? Relaxed? Terri- fied? He does not know yet, but he is sure that in ten years, he will remember how he felt on that special day. Although graduation is a time to be with his class as a whole, it is also a time to gather memories which will replace the many friends, teachers, and activities he will be leaving behind. This is the point at which he must say farewell and start a new cycle. Within this cycle, he will have new friends, activities, decisions, and responsibilities. However, he will have the freedom to make individual choices and duties. He now closes the door to high school and meets the new era—his era. —The words belong to graduating senior Jenny Chesnut; the sentiments, to the Class of '84! Valedictorian Ten Snyder delivers her address. Graduates Jim and David confer that it all really happened! Best of Luck to the Class of '84! 87 INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS MISSION. KANSAS WINNIPEG. MANITOBA IOLA. KANSAS