Armstrong High School - Resume Yearbook (Armstrong, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1986 volume:

■i f 3 : In Memoriam We dedicate this book of memories to ... Earl R. Smith 1986 brought a degree of triumph and renewed spirit to our school. But it also brought much sadness. It will long be remembered as the year of the catastrophic explosion of the Challenger space shuttle with the tragic death of those seven brave astronauts, and of a terrible nuclear accident in Rus- sia. But 1986 will also mark the unexpected death of one man much closer to our own hearts and lives. Earl Smith. As an Armstrong bus driver for ten years, Earl was always ready with a smile, a happy hello or a friendly wave to greet countless students and teachers alike. He was not a man of many words, but of many qualities. Earl was dependable, patient and kind to all—and he is one who will be sadly missed by us all. 2 Resume 1986 Table of Contents FRESHMEN...........5 SOPHOMORES.........9 JUNIORS...........13 SENIORS...........17 FALL EVENTS.......29 FACULTY...........35 ORGANIZATIONS.....41 SPORTS............59 SPRING EVENTS.....73 GRADUATION........82 Armstrong Township High School Armstrong, IL 61812 Tajhia Murrell Kim Park Brad Parrish Freshmen John Epley Jason Frerichs Angie Hines Mark Hood Bill Lance Steve Lee Lisa Buck Stacy Frerichs Ann Hubner Kim Gordon Eddie Humphries Erin Clingan Lawrence Denno Jamie Greene Rebecca Heinz Michael Johnson Matt Knight Garla Camp Brent Rademacher Melissa Schluter Rick Tucker . .. 1 know hazing is out, hut what about plain oi intimidating? . .. YUK! Did you see the pictures of that guy's hand out in I.A ? In the beginning there was terror . . . ... AARRGHHH! Why couldn't I have flunked eighth grade? What if I can’t get my darn locker open, and all those older guys stand there laughing? ■.. What if I can’t get my locker open, and I'm INSIDE it?! ... Oh no! What if we HAVE to take showers in P.E.? (Well, from all those horror stories about co-ed gym and warball, I won't survive long enough to worry.) . . . What do you mean. I have to be able to spell to use the computer? I thought IT was literate! ... So maybe Ag I won't be so bad. I hear Mr. Harlan likes working with 'dumb animals.' ... I can't be in the band or chorus this year; somebody might hear me! ... I wonder how I can coax Mac into giv- ing me a permanent computer pass! ... I uwnder hou� can coax Mac into giv- ing me an ¥ so I don't have to face Ms. Bohlen! ... Is my inferiority complex justified? President Matt Knight, Secretary Treasurer Kim Gordon, Vice-President Brent Rademacher 7 8 Doug Frerichs Missy Gildersleeve Amy Heinz Rick Huls Amy Jarboe Sheri Kaufman Tori Lester Darren Loschen Scott Olson Amy Pflugmacher Walter Layton Jesse Lester 10 • • • April VanEtta John Zindars Rhonda Zindars .. . Even if I memorized and recited the dictionary, would Miss Bohlen give me an A? Then came hope ... Does 'sophomore' really mean 'wise fool?” . . . Ok, Mr. Cox, if I sell candy and popcorn, what sort of dis- count and commission do I get? . .. Whatdya mean we gotta know all the muscles in the human body—my body or someone else's? ... A resume? But I've never done anything! ... You mean the yellow line down the middle of the road isn't for bicycles? .. . Why doesn't Mrs. Roberts believe I have arthritis and my doctor won't let me type faster than 8 wpm? . .. Boy, this darn research paper is giving me a real pain; they won't give me any aspirin and I can't even take a Tylenol! .. . Ooh, if I don't get my license. I'll just die. (Of course, the way I drive, so might somebody else!) . . . Mr. Hornbeck, are you sure that dissecting sharks and cats is in accordance with the S.P.C.A.? President Darren Loschen, Secretary Treasurer Kerry Acton, Vice-President Kristy Roberts 11 12 Sp WWtfWi, ff€M4w WS4 U km Jay Adkins Barbara Albers Angela Blackford Rhonda Bohlen Dawn Brooks Denise Buck Michele Gordon Cindy Hesterberg Rusty Hicks Neil Buck Joan Camp Kevin Frerichs Juniors Next, bravery . . . Brad chooses the appropriate answer during The Newlywed Game. ... Hey, Man, now I'm getting somewhere(especially since I got my driver's license and I can grab the keys faster than Mom can). . . . More vocab. words? I thought we learned 'em all last year! . . But Mrs. Miller, if you order all the library maga- zines from ME, I could win the underwater digital clock fm radio noseplugs and I'd give you the fuzzy little Martian that sticks on your forehead! . . . How can I schedule all my weekly orthodontist appointments to fall exactly during English and History? ... Can I give a demonstration speech on how to stand up in front of class, faint, and knock over the podium? ... Memorize Shakespeare lines?! He never did and look how well he did in English! .. . What are the odds that if I listen to the news on ‘DNL on the way to school that I can get out of reading my Newsweek and USA Today? ... 'Getting my ACT together' this year means not partying till dawn before the A.C.T. and S.A.T. tests. . . . Our turn to do the prophecy, huh? Can't we just say W.W. Ill happened and everybody had a blast? .. . Hey, what am I gonna wear to prom (and how is Mom gonna pay for it)? President Neil Buck, Secretary Dawn Brooks, Vice-President Angela Blackford, Treasurer Mark Schluter 15 This year all seniors performed their pa- triotic duty of daily raising, lowering, and proper handling of the flag, skills they learned from Mr. Bezely in Civics class. Not pictured on this page are Jamie Romine and Rhonda Sieberns. Civic Duties President Jim Huts (seated), Secretary Jane Johnson, Treasurer Wendy Remington, Vice-President Steve Vermillion 16 DAVID BICE: (No picture available) VOTEC 3,4; Library Club 2. USA CLER: FHA 1.2X4; SADD 4; Play 1; Yearbook 3,4; Franish Club 3,4; Softball 3,4; Cheerleading I; Basketball 1. HOLLY CLINGAN: Cheerleading 1.2X4, FHA 1.2X4; Play 1.2X4; Student Council 1 2.3.4; Softball 1.3.4; NHS 2X4; KDASC Sec- retary 3; DAR; SADD 4; Volleyball 4; Year- book 4; Homecoming Queen; Chorus 2. SCOTT CROPPER: Track 1.2.3.4; Play 1.2.3.4; FFA 1.2X4; VOTEC 3.4; Chorus I Band 1.2X Baseball 1; Cross Country 1,2X4. HOLLY SUZANNE CLINGAN LISA ANN CLER SCOTT CROPPER MARY S. EARLY MARY EARLY: FHA 1.2X4; Spanish Club 1, 2.4; SADD 4; NHS 4; Library Club 4; VOTEC 3; Softball 1.2X4. JOHN GORDON: FFA 1.2.3.4; FHA 4; Play 3; VOTEC 3.4; Cross Country 2.3.4; Basketball 2.3. THERESA HAMILTON: Basketball 1,2.3,4; Softball 1.2.3.4; Franish Club 1.2,3.4; Yearbook 3.4; Volleyball 1.2; SADD 4; Play 4; NHS 4 WENDY HEINZ: FHA 1.2.3,4; Library Club 4; SADD 4; VOTEC 3; Voleyball 1; Track 1.2; Franish Club 1,2,3.4; Softball 4. THERESA LYNN HAMILTON WENDY ELIZABETH HEINZ JOHN MITCHELL GORDON LISA JANE PIATT JIM HULS: NHS 2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Franish Club 3,4; SADD 4; Office Worker 4; Track 2. JANE JOHNSON: FHA 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Franish Club 3,4; SADD 4. JEAN JOHNSON: FHA 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3; SADD 4; Office Worker 4; VOTEC 3; Stu- dent Council 1. LISA LEE: FHA 1X4; Spanish Club 1,2X4; Yearbook 3,4; Track 1,2,3. VOTEC 4; Chorus 4; Play 2; Volleyball 2; Library Club 1; Office Worker 1; SADD 4. LISA 'TEE-WEE LEE DANA LOSCHEN: FHA 1,2,3; Student Council 3,4; SADD 4; Office Worker 4; Softball 3. USA PIATT: Basketball 1,2,3,4; SADD 4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Play 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2X4; NHS 2X4; Statistician for Boys' Basketball 2,4. WENDY REMINGTON: Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2X4; Play 1,2,4; Student Council 1, 2,4; FHA 1,2,4; Yearbook 2,4; SADD 4; Vol- leyball 4; Office Worker 4; Spanish Club 1. JANE JOHNSON DANA SUE LOSCHEN 19 Three Stooges or Three Blind Mice? The shady characters above were chosen as class crazies: Wendt Heinz, Lisa Cler, and Jane Johnson. ihowing their winning smiles and winning personalities are Ihonda Sieberns and Jean Johnson. Steve Vermillion and Wendy Remington will hit the roof (if there is one) if you don't agree they've got the best cars! Humorous Hairies with their nouveau styles were Darren Wilken and David Bice. NOTEworthy for their conscientious study habits were Theresa Hamilton and Lisa Piatt. _ The seniors, bar none, voted Jim Huls and Holly Clingan as the Most Likely to Succeed. Each Senior Earns a Place The long and the short of it: Peggy Vermillion and John Gordon exhibited their sporting interests this year. Silence is golden for Jamie Romine, Rick Simpson, and Mary Early. Lisa Lee and Scott Cropper—flirts?? NAH ... JAMIE L. ROMINE RHONDA SUE SIEBERNS STEVE VERMILLION JAMIE ROMINE: Basketball 1.2,3,4; FHA 1, 4; Track 1,4; Softball 4; VOTEC 4; Science Club 1; Yearbook 3,4. BECKY SEVERS: Play 1,2,3,4; SADD 4; FFA 4; FHA 4; Furnish Club 3; Library Club 2,4; Chorus 3; Yearbook 3; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Stu- dent Council 3,4. RHONDA SIEBERNS: FHA 1,2X4; NHS 2,3, 4; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Band Chorus 1,2,3; Play IX Softball 1; Student Council 2,3. RICK SIMPSON: FFA 2X4; VOTEC 3,4. RICK SIMPSON PEGGY VERMILLION: FHA 1,2X4; NDS 2, 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Office Worker 2,3; Cheerleading 1,2; Yearbook 2; Softball 1; Basketball 1.2X STEVE VERMILLION: FFA 1,2X4; Baseball 1X4; SADD 4; FHA 4; Office Worker 4; VOTEC 3; Homecoming King. DARREN WILKEN: Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Cross Country 1,2; VOTEC 3,4. BECKY L. SEVERS PEGGY LYNN VERMILLION DARREN WILKEN 22 jdW1 ; Breathe no evil, touch no evil, see no evil, and don't tie evil shoe- strings?? You just can't keep a good man like Steve quiet! How to keep a souffle from falling? Every happy homemaker needs to know the laws of physics! A primordial senior who never quite got the hang of graduation requirements?! And finally, triumph? ... So we're the oldest and wisest now; does that mean we're ‘senior citizens'? ... How can I stay up all night watching satel- lite movies and not fall asleep in Civics? . . . I've got a communicable disease—that DOES mean getting sick right before giving a speech in English IV, doesn't it! We are so weird; we are the sillies ... ... Selling pizza kits AGAIN?? Why don't we just put ketchup and cheese on the yearbooks and eat the covers? (Would we ever re-cover?) . . . Well, Mrs. Flesher, we’re gonna get married next year anyway. Dad wondered if we could just get a REAL preacher to come in first hour and forget the mock part. ... Hey, Mr. Bezely. isn’t having to pass the Constitution test against my Constitutional rights? ... After all these years of English, don’t call me illiterate. My parents have been married for twenty years! . .. But why can’t I just draw a half a picture instead of my 500-word composition, Mrs. Miller? I’ve always heard that a picture is worth . . . ... Am I actually going to think back on these four years and miss them?? .. . Hey, what about the next four years?” Wendy no longer puts her foot in her mouth; however, . .. Section A A seats for the Big show! (Armstrong Auditorium!) LCOME The highlight of late fall for ATHS is Home- coming, which hales happy times with Spirit Week, pre-game Stunt Night, a team breakfast, and post-game dance. This year the juniors led the way in renewed excite- ment by winning the Spirit Jug, an old tradition re- vived. Congratulations! Shout! 28 For Just a Moment Homecoming 1986 Comprising the '86 Homecoming Court were Loschen and Kristy Roberts, juniors Jay Adkins and KING STEVE VERMILLION and QUEEN HOLLY Dawn Brooks, and 1985 King Jim Hannagan and CLINGAN, below, and at left, freshmen Brent Queen Gail Hoveln. For all at the dance, fond memo- Rademacher and Stacy Frerichs, sophomores Darren ries will last more than just a moment . . . ,i n nainifiiitmi rM V7 'HUB Imm Other candidates for Homecoming King and Queen, at left, were Jean Johnson, Jim Juls, Wendy Reming- ton, John Gordon, Dana Loschen and Scott Cropper. 31 Freshman Dance CHAIRman of the Bored?? AIRHEADS! Freshmen get rowdy! 32 33 Superintendent Byron Wise at left and Principal Don St age n above. Clockwise: Board President Mervin Frerichs, Duane Schulter. Larry Frerichs, Dudley Severs. Eldon Hesterberg. Jeff Blackford. Jane Piatt, and Secretary Richard Fourez. £ % % £ ? r f S Those Who Teach Us MISS BEDELL Computer, Math MR. BEZELY Consumer Ed, Civics, P.E. I 3 MISS BOHLEN English II III MR. COAN Band, Chorus MR. COX Math, Science Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects. —Will Rogers MRS. FLESHER Home Ec, Family Living MR. HARLAN Ag, Horticulture 36 MRS. HERMAN P.E., Drivers Ed MR HORNBECK P.E., Biology MR. McCOLLEM English I, Guidance MRS. MILLER English IV. Library MRS. ROBERTS Office Skills MR. STAGEN LA. I-III MISS STREET French, Spanish MRS. TATE American History. Health Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find informa- tion upon it. —Samuel Johnson 37 Clockwise: Secretaries Betty Kinney and Betty Tucker, Nurse Ruth Buck and Cooks Marjorie Judy and Berneice Poyner. 38 Clockwise: Busdrivers Frank Osterbur, Wilbur Millis, Earl Smith, Tom Park, and Wilbur Creighton. Janitors Dennis Seals, Francis LeFever, and Louie Kraft. 39 Learning of VOTEC The sophomores enjoy their trip to check out the VOTEC facilities, and of course, every- one enjoys those long bus rides! “Sounds OK to get out of fifth hour drowsies, but gee, can I survive that bus ride? What could I take? Food Ser- vice? Nah, I can take it, but I can't dish it out! And I get enough Child Care practice on my little brother. Machine Shop or Auto Work? I don't think so—I remember my bicycle that I took apart once. Office Practice, I dunno. Those buzzers and buttons on the telephones look pretty scary. Hey—maybe Building Trades! I did make a bird house once. Health Occupations? Nope, I'd hafta develop good habits . . . Welding may- be sounds like a hot pros- pect. But if I studied Elec- tronics, maybe I could figure out how to hook up stereo components by myself! And in Horticulture I might learn how to keep my cactus alive! Yeah, maybe I could get some good out of VOTEC! Those who went to VOTEC this year included (clockwise) I esse Lester, Rick Simpson, David Bice, Michele Gordon, Sara Martin, fohn Gordon, Scott Cropper and Darren Wilken. Jamie Romaic is pictured at bottom right. 42 FRONT ROW: Photographer Theresa Hamilton, co-editor Wendy Remington, co-editor Lisa Cler, Cindy Hesterberg. BACK ROW: Wendy Heinz, Neil Buck, Angela Blackford, Holly Clmgan, Brad Loschen, Lori Sage. Not pictured: Lisa Lee, famie Romine. Words MUST be spelled correctly in a yearbook, right? A special thanks goes out from the yearbook staff to JIM CLINGAN of Royal and the MIDDLEFORK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE of Potomac for their generous donations to the yearbook fund. And thanks to all of you who bought pizza kits again this year! 44 Lisa and Miss Bohlen, Advisor, check color pages in past books. Co-Editors Lisa Cler and Wendy Remington. Jamie Romine takes drawing pen in hand Yearbook Staff ROW I: Michele Gordon, Tajhia Murrell, Jane Johnson, Wendy Heinz, Lisa Pialt, Holly Clingan, Jean Johnson, Amy Jarhoe, Rhonda Zindars. ROW 2: Rhonda Sparks, Denise Buck, Lisa Lee, Mary Early, Lisa Cler, Wendy Remington, Becky Severs, Lori Piatt, Erin Clingan, Lisa Buck, Angie Hines, Sheri Kaufman. ROW 3: Rachel Sparks, Amy Heinz, Darren Wilken, Steve Vermillion, John Gordon, Tammy Knight, Becky Heinz, Jamie Greene, April Van Etta, Dawn Brooks. (Absent: Peggy Vermillion, Rhonda Sieberns) The lovely ladies above represented FHA in a silly skit on Stunt Night, one of the many involvements for the busy group. Another activity was The Gong Show, the winners of which were Becky Madonna Severs (at left) and singers Miss Bedell and Mr. Coan. Can these gals say no to this here feller? Why shucks, no! OT Brad here is Mr. Irresistible! FHA Advisor Sharon Flesher and President Jean Johnson, Vice-President Holly Clingan, Secretary Lisa Piatt, Treasurer Jane Johnson and Historian Wendy Heinz head the events at the annual banquet in spring. At right, Lisa grabs for the dough to admit Jim and Rick to the dance, where below, sweethearts, Jay and Erin don't seem to be in the mood for the occasion! FHA for a Happier, Healthier Atmosphere at Home! Kneeling: Matt Knight, Mike Johnson, Parliamentarian Rick Simpson, President Steve Vermillion, Jay Adkins. Standing: Sponsor Rohm Harlan, Vice- President Ted Vinson, Reporter Scott Cropper, Doug Frerichs, Treasurer Mark Schluter, Kevin Frerichs, Secretary Tammy Knight, Sentinal John Gordon. Brad Loschen, Chaplain Dawn Brooks, Deon Ramm, Scott Olson. Sitting: Darren Basham, Brad Parrish, Brent Rademacher, Jason Frerichs, Scott Bice, Mark Hood, and Eddie Humphries. Where's the action at this Sweetheart Dance? Wanna buy a duck? FFA: Fine Future Ahead! Dawn and Mark prove they're not color blind as they code cards for one of the many judging contests. The two Brads are ready to score! During a year when so much was read and heard about the hardships and failures of farming, Armstrong's FFA Chapter was still going strong. This year's awards for all the fairs, contests and tournaments were too numerous to mention; suffice it to say, ATHS should be proud of its group! In November the National FFA Convention in Kansas City was attended by Steve Vermillion, Doug Frerichs, John Gordon, Mark Hood, Scott Cropper and Rick Simpson. In- cluded in the dozens of FFA school activities throughout the year, under the tireless supervision of Mr. Harlan, were the annual FFA Week events in February: Truck Day, Hat Day, Teacher Carwash, Officers' Vis- it to WIAI, the always popular petting zoo and the always close FFA Faculty Basketball Game were held. The year's seventy-seven days of FFA activities were acknowledged at the annual spring banquet in April. It is this kind of strong commitment and hard work as shown by the Armstrong FFA's dedicated sponsor and members that give farming in the '80's a hopeful outlook. Good work. Everyone! You can't judge a cow by its cover ... For the first time in ten years, the coaches, teachers and board members didn't stand a chance against this year's FFA team (Well, FFA won by two points!) Officers of the Franish Club included Treasurer Denise Buck. Secretary Lisa Cler, President Jane Johnson, and Vice-President Jim Huls. Advisor was Miss Street. Franish Club The Franish Club enjoyed many activities this year. A Mexican Christmas party was held and eighth graders came over to join in the celebration. Information made available to study halls, maps, movies, reading and talking about trips to Spain encouraged members to learn and enjoy other traditions. One more strike and you're out I Members were, standing. Miss Street, Garla Camp, Ann Hubner, Mary Early, Denise Buck, Kristy Roberts, Kerry Acton, Missy Gildersleeve. Steve Lee. and Eddie Humphries. Sitting were Elizabeth Mulvaney, Rhonda Bohlen. Jane Johnson, Lisa Cler, Wendy Heinz, Lisa Lee, Greg Thornton, Jim Huls, Darren Basham, and Theresa Hamilton. New NHS members sealed are Mary Early, Kerry Acton, Almda Erankino, Doug Frerichs, Missy Gildersieeve, Amy larboe, Darren Loschen, and Kristy Roberts. Standing are Lisa Piatt, Holly Clingan, Lori Sage, lint Huts, Angela Blackford, Neil Buck, Cindy Hesterberg, Rhonda Bohlen. Bryan Schluter, loan Camp, Denise Buck, Mark Schluter. Barbara Albers, Brad Loschen, Rhonda Sieberns. Not pictured are Peggy Vermillion, and Theresa Hamilton. NHS keeps itself busy throughout the year with various beneficial activities. Candy is handed out at dif- ferent holidays, and baked goods are sold at each boys' basketball game. This year the group, along with several others, donated money to help pay for a new color video camera. This year's officers included President Lisa Piatt, Vice- President Mark Schluter, Secretary Holly Clingan, and Treasurer Angela Blackford. National Honor Society 51 Students Against Driving Drunk Each year, thousands of people are killed or maimed on America's highways. That is why the Students Against Driving Drunk Chapter was initi- ated at ATHS during the 1985-1986 school year. Over half of the student body was eager to join and show support. This year the SADD program spon- sored the St. Patrick's Day dance as well as a public awareness campaign during prom season. Officers at left were Secretary Holly Clingan, Treasurer Jean Johnson, Vice- President Steve Vermillion, Co-President Theresa Hamilton. Row 2: Public- ity Campaigners Lisa Piatt, Lisa Lee, and Co-President Joan Camp. Row 1: C. Hesterberg, J. Camp, M. Early, D. Basham, K. Acton, K. Roberts, B. Severs, L. Lee, L. Piatt, B. Albers, and A. Hubner. Row 2: T. Knight, D. Brooks, S. Lee, . Huls, D. Lose hen, G. Thornton, S. Vermillion, J. Johnson, H. Clingan, R. Tucker, G. Camp. Row 3: R. Bohlen, L. Sage, A. Blackford, J. Epley • Cook, T. Vinson, D. Loschen. B. Schluter, S. Frerichs, A. Frankino, M. Gildersleeve, K. Frerichs. Row 4: Cubby Denno, A. Heinz, N. Buck, L. Piatt, A. Pflugmacher, M. Schluter, D. Frerichs, J. Zindars, M. Schluter, E. Clingan, J. Adkins, E. Mulvaney, A. Jarboe. Row 5: T. Murrell, A. Hines, J. Greene, L. Cler, W. Heinz, J. Johnson, W. Remington, D. Buck, R. Porter, T. Hamilton, K. Park, K. Gordon, B. Heinz. 52 Jim and Dana help keep a smooth running sixth hour. Office Workers 53 Band Solo and ensemble contest partcipants from band were Melissa Schluter, Lori Piatt, Jamie Greene, Elizabeth Mulvaney, Angie Hines, and Missy Gildersleeve. Those receiving special recognition as outstanding musicians this year were Elizabeth, Jamie and Denise. SITTING, first row: Missy Gildersleeve, Melissa Schluter and Elizabeth Mulvaney. Second row: Jamie Greene, Ann Hubner, Angie Hines, Kristy Roberts and Lori Piatt. STANDING: Director Mr. Coan, Walter Layton, and Cubby Denno. Chorus Mr. Coan brought back the spirit of singing and dancing this year with an all- girls Swing Choir. The members, shown at the left, were Melissa Schluter, Michele Gor- don, Denise Buck, Kim Park, Lisa Buck, Amy Jarboe, and Elizabeth Mulvaney, as they ap- peared in the Spring Concert. Denise and Melissa placed second at the Georgetown District Contest for their singing ability. SITTING: Waller Layton, Tajhia Murrell, Rachel Sparks, Amy Heim, Amy Jarboe, Lori Piatt. STANDING: Mr. Coan, Elizabeth Mulvaney, Melissa Schluter, Stacy Frerichs. Erin Clingan, Cindy Hesterberg, Lisa Lee. NOT PICTURED: Roily Porter, Denise Buck, Angela Blackford. 55 56 On this trip, Rhonda found herself in a bad spot! CO-PRESIDENTS HOLLY CL1NGAN and TAMMY KNIGHT SECRETARY ANGELA BLACKFORD TREASURER KERRY ACTON REPORTER LISA PIATT Student Council The Student Council does much for our school. Members arrange assemblies, dances (including Home- coming and its week of fun-filled anticipation), pizza sales to help raise money for the yearbook, class competi- tion, and Student Council Week (often with outlandish activities) near the end of the year. Being a member is both edifying and enjoyable. It is an experience more students should join in to realize their potential for group activity and leadership, which can bring not only responsibility but rewards as well. Chicago Convention: Before and After Row 1: Officers Angela Blackford, Tammy Knight, Holly Clingan, Kerry Acton. Row 2: Rhonda Bohlen, Dana Loschen, Joan Camp, Alinda Frankino, Denise Buck, Lisa Piatt, Becky Severs. Row 3: Melissa Schluter, Stacy Frerichs, Lori Piatt, Brad Loschen, Erin Clingan, Brad Parrish, Greg Thornton, Darren Loschen, Wendy Remington, Doug Frerichs, and Sponsor Mr. Stagen. 57 m 44t44i 'tmmi Wo ' T Varsity Cheerleaders are, on bottom, Missy Gildersleeve, Tammy Knight, Holly Clingan; in middle, Wendy Remington, Kerry Acton; on top, Kristy Roberts. Cheerleaders We've got that beat! J.V. Cheerleaders are Kim Parks, Stacy Frerichs, Erin Clingan, Lori Piatt and Rhonda Zindars. 60 Softball Rou; 2: K m Gordon, Becky Heinz, Kim Park, Missy Gildersleeve, Theresa Hamilton, Wendy Remington, Amy Pflugmacher, Lisa Buck. Row 2: Kristy Roberts, Amy Jarboe, Mary Early, Kerry Acton, Dawn Brooks, Tammy Knight, Lisa Cler, Lisa Piatt, Jamie Romine. Row 3: Lori Piatt, Erin Clingan, Holly Clingan, Stacy Frerichs, Melissa Schluter, Denise Buck, Amy Heinz, Coach Herman. Absent: Rhonda Zindars. 61 Showing that group spirit! Trojans are serious athletes! You take that right back! Watch that ball, or it will flash right by you! This year's volleyball season was a fair- ly successful one with final records of 7- 10 for the Varsity. 3-11 for the JV, and 2-1 for the Freshman teams. The Varsity team, made up of mostly juniors, was de- lighted to have many freshmen join, al- lowing the outlook for success next year to be very promising. However, the team will be sorry to see two of the senior players. Holly and Wendy, go. The team is coached by Mrs. Herman, who has headed the program with comparable results for five years. Special awards included a consolation trophy given to the Varsity team in the Bismarck Invitational Tourney, All Conference in the Iroquois Conference and All County in Vermilion County to Tammy Knight, and Special Mention to Kristy Roberts for Vermilion County. Good-luck next year girls—see you at the games! 62 FRONT ROW: Lisa Piatt, Kerry Acton, Alinda Frankino, Sheri Kaufman, Missy Gildersleeve, Rhonda Bohlen, Amy Pflugmacher, Rhonda Zindars, Lori Sage, Mrs. Herman. ASCENDING: Lisa Buck, Kim Gordon, Erin Clingan, Lori Piatt, Kim Park, Michele Gordon. Volleyball FRONT ROW: Denise Buck, Tammy Knight, Holly Clingan, Rhonda Bohlen, Dawn Brooks, Sheri Kaufman, Missy Gildersleeve, Amy Pflugmacher, Joan Camp, Wendy Remington, Kristy Roberts. KNEELING: Lisa Piatt, Alinda Frankino, Mrs. Herman, Lori Sage, Kerry Acton. Varsity The Girls' Varsity team ended the year with a 7-14 record; however, they lost several very close contests. With only one senior returning, the road to success was long and difficult. The younger players came through when needed, though, and much improvement was shown throughout the season. The JV team finished with a fine record of 12 and 5. Girls' Basketball IV and VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS Row I: D. Buck, I. Romine, B. Albers, L. Piatt, M. Schluter. Row 2: Coach Bezely, T. Knight, L. Buck. A. Pflugmacher. Row 3: T. Hamilton, A. Heim, M. Gildersleeve. and L. Piatt. CONGRATULATIONS TO ... THERESA HAMILTON All-Iroquois and All Vermilion County Special Men- tion DENISE BUCK and All-Vermilion TAMMY KNIGHT Honorable Men- tion and All-Arm- strong Tourney Team Besides much practice and coaching, skills of quick thinking, good sportsman- ship, and camara- derie between members all lead to success of a team. This year’s Trojans exhibited all. IV member Rick Tucker concentrates. The JV Team: Kneeling are Coach Hornbeck, Steve Lee, Brent Rademacher, Brad Parrish, Darren Basham, and Roily Porter. Standing are Manager John Epley, Niel Turner, Matt Knight, Kevin Frenchs, Greg Thornton, Darren Loschen. John Cook and Manager Bill Lance. Not pictured are Rick Tucker and Coach Wise. Coaches Hank Hornbeck and Byron Wise, along with all the Trojan fans, had much to be proud of with their teams this year. Despite having no seniors on their team, the Varsity boys, displaying exceptional energy and close teamwork, played consistently well, ending the season with 18 wins and only 7 losses. The JV boys showed equal promise, making next year's Trojans a formidable force to reckon with! Boys' Basketball Teams To Be Proud of! The Varsity Team: Sitting are Ted Vinson, Bryan Schluter, Mark Schluter, Brad Loschen, Neil Buck, and Jay Adkins. Standing are Coach Hornbeck, Darren Loschen, Niel Turner, Doug Frenchs, Kevin Frerichs, Matt Knight, Greg Thornton, and Manager Bill Lance. Not pictured is Coach Wise. Baseball Stci c gets down! The Spring team, with a great 12-6 record, included Brad Loschen, Neil Buck, Jay Adkins, Ted Vinson, Coach Hornbeck. Row 2: Brad Parrish, Darren Loschen, Jason Frenchs, Matt Knight, John Zindars, Rick Huls, Rick Tucker and Bill Lance. In addition, Bryan Schluter, Steve Vermillion, Mark Schluter, Mark Hood and Mike Johnson played on the fall team. - w (Fill in your own caption here, Jay!) More Winners! Cross-Country Involved in Cross-Country this year were Coach Bezely, John Epley, Rick Tucker, Brent Rademacher, Roily Porter, Brad Parrish, Jay Adkins, Ted Vinson. Row 2: Scott Bice, Darren Loschen, Greg Thornton, Matt Knight, Darren Basham, Jim Huls, Bryan Schluter, Steve Lee. Row 3: John Cook, Niel Turner, John Gordon, Doug Frerichs, Mark Schluter, Brad Loschen, Neil Buck, and Kevin Frerichs. Those in the Freshman Sophomore Championship Cross-Country at right were Coach Bezely, Steve Lee, Matt Knight, Roily Porter. Row 2: Greg Thornton, Darren Loschen, Scott Bice and John Cook. Track The Track team included Roily Por- ter, Michele Gordon, Denise Buck, Missy Gildersleeve. Row 2: Coach Bezely, John Cook, Scott Bice, Mark Hood, and Rhonda Zindars. 69 Awarded for Most Assists in Girls' Basketball was Barb Albers, Highest Field Goal Percentage to MVP Theresa Hamilton and Highest Free Throw Percentage and Most Rebounds to Tammy Knight. Many Honored at Awards Night Good Sports Abound! Receiving recognition for their show of good sportsmanship are Denise Buck, Darren Loschen, Neil Buck, Brent Rademacher, Lisa Piatt, Holly Clmgan, Missy Gildersleeve, and Kerry Acton. 71 1986 Class Competition Shiver me timbers! What's the point—or rather who's the point—to this pyramid? It was not a fit day out for man nor contestant, but the determined ATHS classes proved they weren't wimpish in this year's annual competi- tion. Ironically, “Shorts and Shades Day coin- cided with the coldest day of spring for this demonstration of chilly skills. Although the day was cold and gray, the mood grew feverish as each class fought it out in grueling feats of cracker-crunching, mummy-wrapping, and liter- ally “egging each other on. As last year, the seniors were triumphant in the contest, with the juniors being second, and the freshmen and sophomores tying for third. This brings a new meaning to egg on the face! 74 The jaded janitor and agitated actress at it again ... CAST Helen Blestar.. Alice.......... Terry.......... Mike........... Sharon.......... David.......... Grace Shotwell Jessica........ Mr. Stanley..... Theresa Hamilton ...Rhonda Bohlen .....Ann Hubner ...Bryan Schluter ...Holly Clingan .....Niel Turner Amy Pflugmacher .....Becky Severs ...Greg Thornton The plot thickens ... Cast and crew included, sitting, Cubby Deno—Sound System; Stei e Lee—Strobe Light; Mike Johnson and Doug Frerichs—Spot Light; Lead Couple Greg Thorn- ton and Theresa Hamilton; Mark Schluter—Light Panel; Ted Vin- son Stage Manager; and Darren Wilken Curtain. Standing are Cindy Hesterberg Prompter; Mr. Coan Co-Director; Lisa Piatt Production Assistant; Players Ann Hubner, Holly Clin- gan. Niel Turner, Becky Severs, Bryan Schluter, Amy Pflug- macher and Rhonda Bohlen; and Mrs. Miller—Co-Director. Murder on the ATHS Stage? Mystery, terror, and danger joined the cast onstage in Armstrong's production of Murder on Center Stage, one of the more serious student dramas—complete with Shakespearean scenes—attempted in many years. The curtain opened to the theatre stage of a liberal arts college where an evening rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet was in progress. The action began with an impromptu search for the identity of the legendary ghost that had haunted the theatre for fifteen years. This innocent jaunt quickly developed into a frantic effort for survival as the group found itself trapped in the dark- ened theatre and stalked by a dement- ed killer. Theresa Hamilton and Greg Thornton per- formed their roles well as play director and would-be killer, along with a fine job from the rest of the cast and crew. And of course, the real directors of the drama, Evelyn Miller and Darryl Coan, deserve hearty congratulations on a job well done! 77 Band and Chorus excellence, Mr. Coan felt, was shown by Elizabeth Mulvaney and Denise Buck. Mrs. Miller was proud of the Dra- matic talents shown by Theresa Hamilton. Perfect attendance is impossible for many, but not so for Joan Camp, Darren Loschen, Amy Jarboe. and Angie Hines. Recognizing Superior Effort and Ability |0K U in All Areas at Awards Night Academic achievement is not only its own reward, but glory in the eyes of others also. Receiving such honors were juniors Neil Buck and Barbara Albers, sophomores Darren Loschen and Kristy Roberts, and freshmen Erin Clingan and Lori Piatt. Noted for their excellent office skills were Angela Blackford, Holly Clingan, and Lori Piatt. Be Proud of Your Accomplishments! Teachers get goodies too! Prom night is a magic time when the balmy spring evening transforms frantic teens in jeans into sophisticated, lovely belles in flowing gowns and handsome beaux in elegant tuxedos. The happy scene for this year’s meal, music and magic was once again a favorite spot, the Beef House in Covington, Indiana. Each year under the guiding hand of Joanne Tate, selected juniors work hard to present a pleasant setting for this very special dinner-dance, one which will create a night to remember. The magic and fun of May 3, 1986 will certainly be remembered, and the ca- maraderie of all who joined in will be cherished. Expert organizer Mrs. Tate is pleased with the effort shown by this year's prom committee as Niel. dashing and debonair, lines himself up with a bevy of beauties. 80 Prom '86 Beautiful belles and beaux of the ball ... Tammy and Iter date sit this one out. 81 Steve is at all times the epitome of grace and decorum, hut especially on formal occasions ... Maybe it'd stay up better, Peggy, if we used some A-l sauce on it instead of the mousse .. . The Anticipation of a Perfect Night to Remember . . . “What do you mean an 'avoidable absence'?! Mr. Stagen, getting my hair styled and nails done was an absolute necessity! “Hey, the tux fits great, but I'm not sure about the size 18 bowling shoes ... Do you think anyone will notice the snag in my stocking if I wear a slip, a petticoat, a crinoline, a hoop and twenty yards of taffeta? If I can't get the tie straight, can I just wear the cummerbund around my neck? Oh, these flowers are bee-you-tee-ful! But do they go in my hair, on my wrist, on my dress, or in the centerpiece? Uh, gee, I hate to tell you this after blowing 200 bucks to look nice this evening, but I can't dance in high heels, and I don't wanna eat anything or my dress'll be too tight, and my back is sunburned so don't touch me. But let's have a good time, OK? And Afterward . . . Well, I know the tux got a little dirtier than normal, but you see, I had to change a flat tire and add oil on the way to go water-skiing after the post-prom greased-pig, mud-wres- tling contest. There won't be any extra charge, will there? Hey, Mom, I need a new dress, shoes, and hair-do for graduation. UGH, is it Monday morning already? I can't move ... 83 Theresa and Holly Graduate at the Top of Their Class Valedictorian Theresa Hamilton and Salutatorian DAR award winner Holly Clingan smiled proudly as they received their honors at the 71st Annual Gradua- tion exercises held at Armstrong Town- ship High School. Also recognized was Class President Jim Huls, recipient of the SAR award. Nineteen other graduates were just as happy to join in the day's celebrations to mark their accomplish- ment. The ceremony occurred only minutes after millions across the country had joined hands in an effort to show their faith and desire to help fellow Americans in need. It was a proud moment for our country and for our graduates in the Class of 1986—may that faith and pride in what we can accomplish for ourselves and others long endure! 84 Wake up you guys! It's almost time! Mr. Wise awards SAR winner Jim Huls. A New Beginning in 1986 Lisa Piatt is happy to receive her diploma from Mr. Frerichs while Mrs. Herman and Mr. Harlan narrate seniors' activities. 85 Class Reunion We are broadcasting live from Piatt's Palace in Piattsburg, Pennsylvania. We are here to bring the events of the Class of 1986's 20th reunion. But first here is a word from our sponsors ... Siemillion Diaper Service owned by Rhonda Sieberns and Peggy Vermillion. Our motto is, We see millions of bottoms every day. And another sponsor for the first half of tonight's shoow is PERMS R US, by Darren Wilken, Inc. The promotional designs for tonight's show are provided by Romine Art Company. Yes, we are back live as we see our social hostess for the evening, Lisa Lee, greet some of our guests. An early arrival was Mary, of course. She is providing tonight's appetizers, deviled eggs, from her famous restaurant. The Early Bird's Nest. Arriving with her male HAREM is the owner and founder of the Cling-On a Man Dating Service, Holly Clingan. CRASH! BANG!! Holy-Moly! Making an astounding entrance—not by way of the door, but of the north wall—is Scott Cropper. His driver for this evening is none other than his old buddy. Private David Bice, alias The Weekend Warrior. Approaching with a rather flashy appearance is John Flash Gordon. He comments, Re sure are going to have a great time tonight! The next to arrive in their Miami Mice Mobile is Jane Johnson and her newly-wed husband Don. The couple's financial success is attributed to their Rodent Extermination Company. Some of our entertainment tonight will be provided by the ever-popular Becdonna Severs. She told us that Jim Huls flew her in. As we speak, Jim is landing his new computerized plane. His company. Neon's Away, provided all air transportation for tonight's reunion. As we mingle with the crowd, we meet Jean and Steve, accompanied with their two children Kitty and Hermy. Steve is now the owner of an insurance company with the motto, Drive carefully, or it may cost you deerly. Jean comments that she is now the new president of M.T.V.; however, she plans to rename the station S.T.V. And now a word from our next sponsor ... You may ask Where's the beef? ; we’ve got the answer here at the Losch Cler Club! It's exclusively for fast-food lovers. They are located on 136 in Rantoul, Illinois. Back to the palace, where we will talk to our hostess, Lisa. Miss Lee, who graduated from the Academy of Hostess Ding-Dongs at the top of her class, is doing a fine job this evening. That is, we will try to talk to her, if we can catch up! In the corner we see Wendy Remington, who tells us that due to her vast experience on the softball team, she decided to extend her knowledge of the game to others. She now owns the Wendolino Softball Club. And at Wendy's side is her top scout and photographer. Miss Theresa Hamilton. Theresa informs us that she won't be a miss for long, due to her upcoming marriage to Pete Rose. We interrupt this program for a special message just delivered by Simpson's Simply Said Services. It seems that one of the graduates, Miss Heinz, is unable to attend tonight's affair because her services as Coach Bob's psychiatric nurse are desperately needed. As we draw this evening s broadcast to a close, we, the junior class, would like to wish everyone an enjoyable night and remember, let's drive carefully out there! ... As conceived by Joan Camp Cindy Hesterberg Lori Sage Neil Buck Niel Turner 86