Athens Community High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1974 volume:

The Athenian 1973-1974 ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL THE YEAR OF THE WARRIOR DEDICATION With this thought in mind for him, the Senior Class of 1974 dedicates this yearbook to Jackie J. Whitmore. I've got a song and I carry it with me and 1 sing it loud if it gets me nowhere I'll go there proud . . . and I'll go there free” Jim Croce ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION LEFT TO RIGHT: Arthur Jordan, Mrs. Parkhurst, Lewis Powell, Wel- don Gerdes--President, Melvin Kemmerling--Secretary, Richard Gantt, Kenneth Bell Mr. Thomas Emery Unite Superintendent Mr. Don Porter: B.S. in Educ. ILL. State Univ.: Wrestling coach. Golf coach, P.E., Driver Educ. Miss Sue Davis: Eastern ILL. University: Spanish I, Spanish II, French I-II Mrs. Catherine Kniss: B.S., M.A., Univ. of ILL.: English III, IV Mr. Dean Kindhart: ILL. State University, Varsity Basketball coach, Shop I, Advanced Drafting, Arch. Drafting, Interrelated Mrs. Beth Fleshmen: Western ILL. Univer sity, B.S. Home Ec.: Home Ec. Mrs. Helen Dunn: B.Ed., M.A. ILL. St. Univ., Univ. of ILL. Eastern 111. Univ., Sangamon St. Univ.: Jr. Sr. Counselor 5 Mrs. Denton: B. A. in music, Blackburn College 1-5 vocal music, Sunshine Singers Mrs. Holly Henning: B.S. in Education, ILL. State Univ. English 1,2,3 Mrs. Mahinda: B.S. in Bus. Education, Western ILL. Univ. Sang. St.: Typing 1,2, Short- hand 1,2, Bookkeeping ■■M J « Mr. Larry Closen; B.A. in Art, I.S.U.: High School Art Mr. Stuart Fliege: B.S., Southern ILL. Univ. Algebra 1, Science, Physics, Elec- tricity Mr. John Curry: B.S. ILL. State Univ.: Math, Geometry, Alg. 2 Mr. Richardson: B.S. inAg., I.S.U.: Ag., G.S. Shop Mr. Steve Edwards: Univ. of ILL. X-Country, JV Basketball, Track, P.E., Industrial Arts 6 Mr. Ben Gaston: B.S. Eastern ILL. Univ., Univ. of Cincinnati, ILL. State . Head Librarian Mr. Gary Niehaus: B.A., American Conservatory Of Music--Chicago: Instrumental Music, General Music, Music Theory, Stage Band Mrs. Jean Graham: Librarian, Secretarial Assistant Mr. James Goff: B.S. ILL. St. Univ., Indiana Univ., Ohio State: State Director Of Guidance SENIORS Carol Basso ’'Fluffy May” AMBITION: To raise my family and stay as one happy family. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1,2; Band 1,2; GAA 1. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Ken Brown Debe Bock Debe ' AMBITION: To make the most of everything and to be happy. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2; Intramurals 1; Jun. Play; An Club 1; TT 1; Band 1. ffi! £ Gary Campbell Kip” AMBITION: To aim for the sun. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2; Tr-Cross C. 1,2,3,4; Class VP 1; Stud. Council 2; Year- book 3,4; Bus. Mgr. 3; Key Club 2.3.4--VP 3; Pres. 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Jr. Play; NHS 3,4. 10 Barbara Kay Canterbury Barb AMBITION: Give hope and happiness to someone who has lost it. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,4; Off. 2,3; J. Play; Class VP 3; St. Council 4; NHS 3.4. Nancy Carter ’Ted” AMBITION: To get a good job and have a happy life. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1,2,3; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,3,4; Art Clb. 3;T T 1. Stacy Chastain Tater Steve Cleer AMBITION: To be a ‘’pro’ nail bender. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Jr. Prom, Junior Play. 11 Pamela Sue Cole ''Pam AMBITION: To find something better. ACTIVITIES: FHA 4; Art Club 4. Carol Deckard Sue” AMBITION: Get away from here, live a successful life and make someone happy. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2; Intramural 1,2,3; Jr. Class Off, Band 1; NHS 3,4; T T 1. Bob Croft Hoss AMBITION: To help Harmening build a car that will run more than 1 week. ACTIVITIES: Shop 1,2. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Pat DiGiovanna Grump AMBITION: To make oodles and gobs of money. ACTIVITIES: Vocational 3,4. 12 Earl Eden Crow AMBITION: To be a hit man for the Mafia. Joyce Ferguson Ferg AMBITION: To live a life filled with happiness and give one very special guy all the love and happiness he deserves. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1-4; Band 1; NewsP 1-2; Girl's chorus 2; Band Contest 1. Steve Fowler Charlie AMBITION: Someday become a full-fledged mem- ber of the Tice gang and take over the big city (Athens). ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3. 4; Class Off. 2; Junior Play, Industrial Tech. 1. Nancy Fuchs Fuchsy AMBITION: To live one day at a time without any regrets. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2; GAA 1; Yearbook 2,4; Jr. Class Play, St. Coun. 3; St. Coun. Pres. 4; St. Coun. Sec-Treas. 3. 13 Pam Garmers HSunshine AMBITION: To help other people live as happy a life as mine. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2; GAA 1,2; Yearbook 3. Mark Gaston AMBITION: To be a traveling batchelor and meteorologist. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 3,4; Vocational 4. Dad! I only had one cavity! Diane Grigg Gary Halford Hal AMBITION: To be in the electronics field. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Band 1,2,3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Auto Mech. 3,4. Mary Hansen Mar AMBITION: To be the greatest key-punch operator in the world. ACTIVITIES: Area Voc. Center. Bruce Harmening Brucie AMBITION: To be able to out-argue Tobias's old ... . ACTIVITIES: Band 1; Ind. Tech.; Intramural Basketball; Jr. Play; Class Off. 2; Area Voc. 3. I am not sure about this . . . Joel Hopwood Bird AMBITION: To run my own sporting goods store in Macomb. ACTIVITIES: Indus. Tech 1,2; Shop 1; Jr. Play; Interrelated, Jr. Prom Committee. Bob Lott Bob AMBITION: To get a job and leave the state. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Jr. Play; Jr. Prom Court 3; Intramur. Basketball 2. Linda Hughes Huey AMBITION: To get married. ACTIVITIES: Vocational. Melinda Markey Grace AMBITION: To someday make that special some- one happy. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 2,3,4; FHA 1.2,3; Stud. Council 1,2; GAA 1,2; Intramural 1,2,3; Art Club 3; NHS 3,4; T T 1. 16 Debra Sue McCallister ''Deb AMBITION: To become a free, independent in- dividual, take life as it comes, and make sure Johnny gets all the love he deserves. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2; GAA 1; Yearbook 1,2; Art Club 4; Interr. 4; Sec. 1. Jim McKenna Jim AMBITION: Go to college, get a job, and become rich. ACTIVITIES: Newspaper; Jr. Play, Interrelated. Jerry McKenna Jerry AMBITION: To become the best in whatever field 1 enter. ACTIVITIES: Junior Play; Athenian Sun (News- paper) . Richard O. Miller Rick AMBITION: To become a good carpenter. ACTIVITIES: Library 1,2,3; Vocational 4. Michele Lynn Neibert Mickey’ AMBITION: Be happy. ACTIVITIES: GAA 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3; FHA 1,2; Art Club 3; Band 1. Rick Patrick Yo Yo” AMBITION: To own a swimming pool in Villa Park so I can chase all the dollies. ACTIVITIES: Key Club 2; V-P 4; NHS 3.4. Margarets. Oglesby Peggy AMBITION: To be happy all the time and share it with others. ACTIVITIES: Fresh, Sec; T T; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3; Band 1; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Class Pres. 2; Cheerleader 3; Sec.-Treas. 4; Jr. Prom Attendant; Homecoming Attendant 1. Jim Payauys Fat Black AMBITION: To get rid of my silver goose. ACTIVITIES: Ind. Tech. 1; Key Club 2; Jr. Play; Class Off. 1,2,4; Class Pres. 1,4; Sec. 2; Basket- ball 1-4. 18 Kathy Polk Polkie AMBITION: To get married. ACTIVITIES: Area Vocational. Nancy Port Supporter AMBITION: To get married and be a good house- wife. ACTIVITIES: GAA 1; Art Club. Cyndy Primm Primmy AMBITION: To find it. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1,2,3; FHA Off. 2.3; T T 1; GAA 1; Yearbook 1,2; Art Club 3,4; Band 1,2; Stage Band 2; Class Pres. 3; Jr. Play; NHS 3,4; Voc. Sch. 4. John S. Primm Buh . . . AMBITION: To get out of school, get successful job in auto-mech.; and later get hitched. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1; FFA 1,2; FFA Basket- ball; FFA off. 2; Voc. Autobody 4. 19 Barb Reeves Bubba AMBITION: Get a job, later settle down and get married. ACTIVITIES: GAA 1,2; Chorus 1,3; FHA 1,2,3,4: Jr. Play; Spanish Club; Girls' Volleyball 2. Donald Reeves Orvie AMBITION: To get a job and get married. ''Talent Unlimited'' Elizabeth Sandoval Liz” AMBITION: To be happy. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1-4; GAA 2; Intramural 3,4. James Smith Jim” AMBITION: To start work. ACTIVITIES: FFA 2; Indus. Tech. 2,3. Debra Squires Debbie AMBITION: Graduate from ACHS, be happy and successful in everything I do. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 2; FHA 1,2,3,4;GAA 1; Intramural 3,4; T T 1; Treas. Student Senate at Area Voc. Betty Stott Betsy AMBITION: To become a good beautician, get married, and make one man happy. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2; Vocational 4. Our Talented Senior Pres.” 21 Ronald Tobias Tuttle'' AMBITION: Be successful in whatever 1 do. ACTIVITIES: Ind. Tech. 1,2; Band l;Stu. Coun. 4; Jr. Play; Auto Mech. 3,4; Off. 3; Prom Comm.; Shop 1,2,4. Kathleen Walsh Horse AMBITION: To love every minute of living and share my fulfillment of happiness with someone special. ACTIVITIES: FHA 4; Intramur. 4; Voc. 4; Sec. Art Club 4. Jill Wesilewski Waz” AMBITION: To travel a lot. ACTIVITIES: Athenian Sun 1,2; Stud. Council 1; Art Club 4. Gail Wells Wells AMBITION: To always be happy and have fun. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1,2,3; T T 1; GAA 1,2; Yearbook 1,2; Art Club 3,4; Jr. Play; Class Off. 3; Area Voc. 4. 22 Jim Wooden George AMBITION: Become outstanding in music music major. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Stage Band;T T;Jr. Play; Chorus; Yearbook 2,3,4--Ed. 4; Key Club; Stud. Council; Cross Country; Track; Intramur. Basketball Archery. Vicky Lynn Yager Vicky AMBITION: Go to college and come out a good special ed. teacher. ACTIVITIES: FHA 1.2; FTA 3,4; Chorus 2,4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4. Danny Withers Dan' AMBITION: To become the manager of my own business. ACTIVITIES: Voc. Building Trades. Ron Woodrum Woody' AMBITION: To make a billion and spend it all. ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2; Voc. 3,4; Jr. Play. CLASS 1, Carol Basso, will my ability to get along with the teachers to my sister Vickie, and hope she has as much fun as I did. 1, Debe Bock, will to Mary N. and Debbie N. my ability to get along with everybody, and to anybody who wants it, 1 leave my cheerleading position. 1, Gary Campbell, will Jerry B. a pair of used winged running shoes, to Mike O. a slightly bent slide rule, and to the faculty of ACHS: 10 pencil stubs, 25 dry ink pens, 15 empty notebooks, blisters and a PE sock with a hole. I, Barb. Canterbury, will Debbie Y. the 2 or 3 week-old apple in my locker; my ability to make scrambled eggs to Carol Glasscock, Brenda Seipel, and Connie C. 3 matching pink shirts to Brenda B., Steve R., and Donnie R.; a box of animal crackers for Sharon Kern to share with everyone else; a smile to Mary N.; every- thing fantastic, fun, loving and good to Cindy; and a lasting spirit to all Warrior fans. I, Nancy Carter, will to Sharon K. all my men from the four and all my good times to Sandie R. I will my ability to call all the AHS basketball wins into Channel 20, and to my brother Billy, 1 will my little blue mustang. I, Stacy Chastain, being of mind and body, will to Sharon K. that ugly shirt she gave me, and to Mike Miller, I will a good game. I, Pam Cole, will to Kim P. the ability to stay on the outside of things, and to the rest of my junior friends, the ability to stick it out here for another year. 1, Bob Croft, will what? 1, Carol Deckard, will my ability to go to dances and be good to Deana, my ability to stay out late and not get caught to Nancy B., and all the good times to John N., Kevin M., and Jerry B. 1, Pat DiGiovanna will peace and love to the people, the highlights of noon to Jan, Cyndy, and every once in a while, Gail. Good luck to Mrs. Dunn. I, Earl Eden, will my million dollar painting to Ed., to John P. my autographed picture of Mario Sanchez for 2 weeks; then he has to give it back. I, Joyce Ferguson, will all my good times to Glenna H., my ability to stay out of trouble to Renee C., and my ability to speak when spoken to to Kim Parkhurst. I, Steve Fowler, will my ability to use good language to Mr. Porter, my short hair to next year's basketball team, my height to Albert R., my hangovers (?) to Gary C., and my good times to Gail Wells. 1, Nancy Fuchs, will my prestigious job at the Red Fox Supermarket, to Sharon Kern be- cause she and Margie are such famous friends. I, Pam Garmers, will to Mark W. the ability to watch submarine races and win, and to Patti G., the knowledge of when not to look at a paper lying on the floor, especially when it's a class will. 1, Mark Gaston, will to Bob G. one Hurst Shifter, to Mrs. Hurey all my bad times, and to Bob H. one can of . . . Dr. Pepper! 1, Gary Halford, will to David F. some cold sodie, to l.arry Cole one vicious forearm smash, to Ed. E. a used guitar string, to Shann A. my ability to roller skate, to Sheila N. one motor- cycle ride, and to Bill H. my ability to Maul with great exuberance. 1, Mary Hansen, will to Karen S. my ability to laugh right, my long pants to Kathy Polk, and to all the incoming seniors all the fun I had. I, Bruce Harmening, will to Jon Y. my half of the mustache and the other half Kenny Daniels willed to me, and to anyone who wants them, my old basketball socks that have been standing in the corner of my locker for the last 2 years. I, Joel Hopwood, will my good times selling cupcakes to Lee M. I will the parking space that was willed to me to Kevin Hall. 1, Linda Hughes, will my good times and be- havior to Nancy H., to all incoming seniors good luck . 1, Bob Lott, will to Barf Madlinger, the five- pound sack of Gravy Train which my car ran off of the past two years, and to Mike Miller my Grunt Guard. I, Melinda Markey, will my cheerleading posi- tion and ability to stay out of trouble to my sister Deana, all my cards Rick D., Mike Miller, and Rick G., and all my good times to Bill T., Jerry B., Kevin M., and John N. 1, Debbie McCallister, will to Carol G., Myra, and Renee C., my good times at ACHS (there are few, but w ell worth your wait) to Steve Halford the second half of Tom Sawyer, to David B. and Tony Igor Naylor my ability to clean up Athens, to Charles my undying ability to talk a teacher into anything, and finally to my two favorite teachers: Tom S. and Larry C., all the happy times they may ever want. I, Jim McKenna, will all the good meals I've had here to the freshman class and all my trips to the hospital to the Junior class. I, Jerry McKenna, do hereby bequeath my tall- ness to Jim Curtis, and my ability to get A’s in World History to T. Glenn. I, Rick Miller, being of sound, mind and body, will to my brother Steve my Toyoko radio with the 40 dials, to Mr. Porter my Ben Casey mask and to Lorrie my seat on the Vocational Bus. I, Mickey Neibert, will to Sharon, all the good times in Petersburg. To Mary, Debbie M., and Cathy B. I will all the good times at ACHS. 1, Peggy Oglesby, will my pep at all the ball games to the cheerleaders, my gracefulness to Shann A., and my happiness to all those who de- serve it. I, Rick Patrick, will to legs an international cub Lo-boy, to Debbie Y. a pair of sideburns, to Mickey a gold plated football and a book on how to back center, to Julie K. and Renee E., anything they want, to Garry E. a big, thick, bushy moustache, and to Mr. Curry my thatched roof. I, lim Payauys, will my silver goose to Richard D., on the condition he has enough oil to put in it, my Crapi or Capri to Shann (for $17001 and my Bass to White Ash Hall of Fame. I, Kathy Polk, will to the on-coming Seniors, my books and my ability to keep my mouth shut in class. To Mary, Linda, and Betty 1 leave my knee-high water pants. I, Nancy Port, will my nickname to my sister, Debbie; my babysitting job after school to Kim Parkhurst, and Mr. Nelson to Paul Messersmith. I, Cyndy Primm, will to Myra C. Cross out Robert's Fish” and every thing it means to Jan N. and Didge the high noon, to Sharon K., Renee C., and Cathy W. all the crazy-fun they can find in this school, and to Fowler one crushed ice cream cone. I, John Primm, will my ability to drive Cougars to Bill Tobias and Mike Miller, and my ability to build 289's to fellow senior, Bruce Harmening. I, Barb Reeves, will to my sister, Joannie and my brother Jim all the good times I've had at ACHS. 1, Don Reeves, will my locker to anyone who wants it. 1, Liz Sandoval, will my grades in U.S. History to Bill Tobias, my dark brown hair to Critter, my driveway to Garry Ethell, and my ability to drive a bug to Rick Dunk. 1, Jim Smith, will all my books and grades to Jim Thompson, and to all the oncoming Seniors Good Look . I, Debbie Squires, will Line Backer 55 to Rick Dunk, a bottle of Summer Blonde to Crit- WILL ter, my nose to Titt Tobias, my garage to Twilly Richardson and all the happiness in the world to Garry Ethell. I, Betty Stott, will Kathy Polk my long pants, to Brenda and Steve many happy years together, to Linda Edwards 1 will my sarcastic remakrs, to Steve H. and Keith W. many happy days at ACHS, to Worm and his company (Studebaker- Packard) all my luck because he will need it. I, Ron Tobias, will to Deana M. my sense of smell, to Shann A. a set of ear plugs, and to Jon Y. a record of Uneasy Rider”. 1, Kathy Walsh, will to Debbie Port, my grace and coordination in P. E., to Renee C. a wage claim form, to Bill T. and Ed. C. my knowledge of cars, to my sister lots of luck and good times at AHS, to Alice S. my ability to concentrate on one person or thing at a time, and to Terri S. my brunette hair. 1, Jill Wasilewski, will to Vickie B. my ability to shut up and a solemn promise to never again jump off your roof; to my sister, Julie and cousins Bobette and Bill, I leave my snake's foot (Pollock good-luck charm); to Klause I will a rough sketch of a tall doorway; I leave to Debbie P. a 5-year supply of Hair-So-Straight; to Myra I leave a large paper sack and my con- dolences; and to Criv. I will my ability to make getting fired fun, a paperback copy of The Great Rip-Off”, and a stale taco. 1, Gail Wells, will to Jan N. The Pear Tree ; to Myra C. Cross Out Roberts Fish ; to Renee C., Jan N. Myra C., and Sharon K., and Cathy W. all the good times they can have in school; and to dear little Fowler his occupied seat at the- cabin and ability to always Be Fun . I, Danny Withers, will to James Wiker my favorite saying you bet and to my brother George, who needs it badly, I will my ability to stay out of trouble. 1, Jim Wooden, will my music ability to all future music students of ACHS, to Julie Kelly, Hairy George and all the other little ones to come. To Mark Wooden I will all my friends at ACHS and to all the students to come I will the many good times I had in my 4 years at ACHS. I, Ron Woodrum, will a Wood Drum and a broken vent window to Carol G. I also will my ripped off tape player to Kevin Hall. 1, Vicky Yager, will to Cindy C., my old gym locker and lots of good times, and to my brother all my books, lots of luck and good times at AHS. 25 Senior Officers, Left: Pres. Jim Payauys, V. Pres. Rick Patrick Treas. Peggy Oglesby 26 Left: Debbie Young, Sec.-Treas.; Center: Julie Kelly Vice-President; Right: Shann Anderson, President. John Annabel v Connie Babcock Debbie Barlow Linda Penny Barlow Berndt Nancy Bock Brenda Bridges Cindy Canterbury Myra Cantrall Scott Cantrall 28 Rick Dunk Eddie Eden Terry Edwards Garry Ethel 1 Renee Ethell Sharon Kern Vernon Kiper Lee Meteer Kirt Ingram Carol Miller Debbie Port T erri Poteet Dennis Robin Richardson Sandidge Julie Karen Smith Stich Tom Glenda Walsh Wasilewski Greg Primm Sandie Renken Albert Richardson Brenda Seipel Jim Thompson Cathy Wiseman Beverly Smith Steve Yoakum Jim Smith Debbie Young 30 SOPHOMORES 1973-1974 Officers: LEFT TO RIGHT: Kent Madlinger, Sec. Bunny Eden, Treasurer Jerry Judd, Vice-President David Fuchs, President Diane Vickie Abeln Beal Paul Cleer Brad Clibum Kathy Council Jim Curtis Connie Dowell Paula David Pani Marie Dan Ffohn Fuchs Gartners Gaston Gibson Steve Bruce Beverly Steve Darlene Goodson Hall Hohimer Hoover Hunt Van Ingram Ralph Jennings Deana Markey Joni Meece Jerry Lynn Kent Judd Lanterman Madlinger Karen Kevin Tim Miller Mundhenke Newton 33 Margaret Wesley Gary Stevenson Stolsek Stott Andy Kendra Diane Upton Walsh Warren Lilly Withers Mark Wooden Steve Reagon PHOTO HOT AVAILABLE Alice Schuyler Terri Sutton PHOTO HOT AVAILABLE John Wasilewski JoAnn Woods Rod Tavender Ken Wells 34 Don Withers Terry Yocum FRESHMEN 1973-1974 Left to right: President: Billy Harmening Sec-Treasurer: Linda Miller Vice-President: I.inette Beiermann Linette Beiermann Greg Bell Lori Bennett Roger Bock Craig Brown Connie Bryant Mike Berndt Lisa Blakley Connie Chastain Charles Choate 36 Debra Christine Debbie John Anna Conaway Council Davidson Dhom Dyer Debbie David I.ouAnna Craig Dyer Bmore Ferguson Fowler Gary Gerdes PHOTO NOT AVAO.AH.E Terry James Jamy Glenn Grigg Grosboll Billy ic Debbie Harmening Henrikson Heyen Paul Kevin Peggy Johnson Kimmons Kiper Brenda Alan Hamilton Harbert Mike Hill Elaine Lanterman Jeff Jaynes Mike I.emons 37 Debbie Tony Mary John Colleen Moss Naylor Neibert Neuhoff Oliver Pam Parkhurst David Tobias Greg Patterson Danny Primm Pam Rankin Jim Reeves Doug Schmidgall Danny Smith Kathy Smith Mark Thompson Dena Walsh 38 Mary Withers John Yocum Donna Kevin Woods Wright Randy Yager Stephen Yeates Every new freshman class experiences the justifiable fear of entering high school with those Seniors threatening us!--and our class was no exception. We did, how- ever, start off our fund-raising activities with a very profitable magazine sales campaign and a good money-making dance. Our big role was participation in the Homecoming parade. We of the Freshman class, wish to thank Miss Gochenour and Mrs. Mahinda for helping us through the year. Our big goal now is to be the best Soph. Class ever. 39 LEFT: Yes, we're available! PERSONALITIES i ' ' i SERVICE IS THE WORD LEFT: Mrs. E. Moss; Mrs. M. Nichols, Head Cook; Mrs. Wells, Mrs. He really has a heart of gold-- Calvert Tommy Roberts, Mr. Custodian. The heart of any school lunch program is in the staff who make it work. The above ladies do just that. We appreciate their dedication. 41 Butter? . . . Parkay! 42 SOPHOMORES SNAPS AGAIN CAPTURE THOSE MOMENTS PICTURES TELL US MANY THINGS The shadow knows! 698 days, 5 hours, 13 minutes, and 29 seconds left. She didn't?! And he said we couldn't say cheeseburger. I've only just begun. Ever had that sinking feeling?? PHOTOGRAPHER'S PAGE MMM-MMM-Good I haven't had this much fun since kindergarten I 45 ORGANIZATIONS CONCERT Back row; Connie Dowell, Patti Garmers, Connie Chastain, Kathy Council, Gary Gerdes, Christine Council, Jill Trainor, Anna Dyer, Mr. Niehaus, Gary Campbell. Middle row; Brenda Bridges, Debbie Heyen, Sherry Ethell, Lynn Lanterman, Mark Wooden, Gary Stott, Connie Babcock, Front row; Lisa Blakely, Renee Ethell, Maureen Walsh, Connie Bryant, Jamy Grosboll. At left; Stacy Chastain shown receiving the John Phillip Sousa Award at the annual Spring Tasia. Band officers for the year were; Bob Lon: President, Julie Kelly: Vice- President, Sherry Ethell: Secretary, Brenda Bridges: Treasurer. 48 BAND Back row; Dave Fuchs, Stacy Chastain, Van Ingram, Kent Madlinger, Cathy Babcock. Third row; Bruce Hall, Doug Schmidgall, Rich Gantt. Mike Miller, Jeff Jaynes, Charles Choate. Second row; Danny Smith, William Mayfield, Jim Wooden, Wes Stolsek, Brad Cliburn, Steve Halford. Front row; Debbie Moss, Pam Campbell, Carrie Agrall, Julie Kelly. At right is the first place trombone quartet performing at the Spring Tasia. 49 STAGE BAND Back row; Stacy Chastain, Kent Madlinger, Connie Babcock, Doug Schmidgall, Jeff Jaynes, Charles Choate. Second row; Brad Cliburn, Jim Payauys, Steve Halford, Mike Miller, Rich Gantt. Third row; Gary Campbell, Dan Smith, Jim Wooden, William Mayfield. Front row; Mr. Neihaus, Carrie Agrall, Debbie Young, Mark Wooden, Gary Stott, (not pictured) Bob Lott The AHS stage band became active once again this year under the guidance of a new band leader. After one whole year of idleness they came back this year to receive a great round of applause at the Spring Tasia, and we are sure they will be received likewise at the places they plan to play this summer. GOOD LUCK 51 WE BELIEVE IN MUSIC . . . WE BELIEVE . . Top: David Elmore, Steve Goodson, Gary Campbell, Greg Bell, Mark Wooden, Jim Wooden; 2nd, Connie Babcock, Carol Glasscock, Cindy Canterbury, Margaret Stevenson, Diana Abeln, Beverly Hohimer, Paula Frohn; 3rd, Vicky Yager, Linda Miller, Brenda Bridges, Julie Kelly, Marie Gaston, Linda Barlow; Bottom, Mrs. Denton, Brenda Hamilton, Cathy Babcock, Barb Canterbury, Karen Stich, Glenda Wasilewski, Debbie Barlow, Kathy McLean. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS HAPPY OCCASION Harmony! Jim Wooden Christmas is always a time of joy and no one expressed it better than the Sunshine Singers during their portion of the annual school Christ- mas program. Mrs. Denton and her group cer- tainly deserved the many rounds of applause and warm compliments of the audience. Con- gratulations on a job well done! That’s real sunshine here! 53 Singing brings out the best in the singers and the audience. The an- nual Music Depart- ment presentation of Springtasia did just that-- Everybody sing! The choral groups and the Stage Band certainly seemed to please everybody--if stand- ing ovations are an indicator of crowd-pleasing. Talent 54 Top left: Colleen Oliver, Cindy Canterbury, Carol Glasscock, Elaine Beard, Joni Meece, Marie Gaston, Paula Frohn, Kathy Walsh, Kendra Walsh, Joanne Reeves. Second Row: Brenda Bridges, Karen Stich, Patty Gamers, Judy Ethell, Bunny Eden, Connie Dowell, Brenda Seipel, Julie Kelly, Sandy Seipel. Third Row; Lisa Blakely, Debbie Hey en, Dena Walsh, Pam Cole, Debbie Davidson, Linda Miller, Carrie Agrall, Connie Bryant, Barb Canterbury, Maureen Walsh. Fourth Row: Mrs. Fleshman: Sponsor, Jill Trainor, Connie Chastain, Linette Beirman, Elaine Lanterman, Cathy Babcock, Barb Reeves, Debbie Barlow, Sandie Renken. Front Row: Presi- dent: Pam Garners, Vice President: Sherry Ethell, Secretary: Connie Babcock, Treasurer: Renee Ethell, Sheila Nance, Lynn Lanterman, Deana Markey (Recreational Chairmen). 55 The members of FTA, this year, supervised by Mrs. Dunn, were involved in many special activities such as a play in Springfield, a pizza party, and a roller skating party. The members also participated in the selling of Tom Watt kits and in the constmction of a float for the homecoming parade, shown in the snap at the top of the page. Back Row: Diane Ablen, Carol Glasscock, Brenda Seipel, Connie Chastain, Cathy Babcock. 3rd Row: Sheila Nance, Connie Babcock, Cindy Canterbury. 2nd Row: Connie Bryant, Linda Barlow, Brenda Bridges, Vicky Yager. Seated: Mrs. Dunn, Pres. Gary Gerdes, Vice Pres. Beverly HohimerT Sec.-Treas. Steve Goodson. 56 Back Row: Vernon Kiper, Steve Yc, kum, Steve Reagon, Van Ingram, Mike O’Hagan. 3rd Row; Scott Cantrall, Billy Harmening, Steve Hoover, Roger Bock, Danny Primm. 2nd Row: David Beckner, Andy Upton, Terry Glenn, Jim Curtis, Mark Thompson. Front Row; Pres. Lee Meteer, Vice Pres. Terry Campbell, Seer. Greg Bell, Sherry Cline, Treas. Craig Brown, Rep. William Mayfield, Sentinel Mike Patterson, Advisor Mr. Richardson. The FFA, headed by Mr. Richardson, was active in many various events throughout the area this year. Members participated in Livestock, Meat, Grain, and Soil Judging Contests and, together with the Key Club, they worked at transplanting shrubbery about the school. The FFA organized a concession stand and sold items such as candy, doughnuts, coffee, and seat cushions at the home basketball games. Various members also lent a hand when a fence, near the school, needed to be removed. They are shown, doing so, in the snap at the bottom of the page. 57 KEY CLUB Jerry Judd, Brad Cliburn, Gary Stott, Jerry Beiermann, Rich Gantt, Kent Mad linger; Pres. Gary Campbell; V-P, Lee Meteer; Sec., Dave Fuchs; Treas., Mike Miller; Sponsor, Mr. Fliege. The Athens High School Key Club spent a busy year serving both the community and the school. A few of their many projects included: landscaping, helping the Athenian Society, and pushing school spirit during Homecoming. Our two speakers: RIGHT: Mr. Kindhart LEFT: Mr. Fliege. 58 KEY CLUB BANQUET Let me make one thing perfectly clear! Secret recipe, boys??? 59 Left: This is the way we ” Top Row; Danny Smith, Greg Primm, Ron Tobias, Jerry Beiermann Second Row; I.isa Blakley, Barb Canterbury, Renee Ethell, Sandy Seipel Front Row; Mrs. Dunn, Nancy Fuchs, Brenda Seipel, Myra Cantrall The Student Council this year was instrumental in reviving the Homecoming Festival, and did much to help the student body. We hope that next year will be even better . . . STUDENT COUNCIL 60 NHS Top row; Jim Payauys, Dave Fuchs, Jerry Judd, Gary Stott, Cindy Canterbury, Carol Glasscock, Julie Kelly, Renee Ethell, Lee Meteer, Greg Primm, Mike Miller, Gary Campbell, Middle row: Judy Ethell, Deana Markey, Brenda Bridges, Brenda Seipel, Nancy Carter, Carol Deckard, Melinda Markey, Rick Patrick, Front row; Pam Campbell, Elaine Beard, Lynn Lanterman, Cindy Primm, Ms. Davis, Karen Stitch, Vicky Yaegar, Barb Canterbury. The National Honor Society was proud, this year, to induct nineteen members and eight provisionals. All of them worked very hard to achieve membership in this society and the honor will not be for- gotten. 61 ATHENIAN STAFF Top row: Sandie Renken, Gary Stott, Shann Anderson, Second row: Gary Campbell, Marie Gaston, Billy Harmening, Bottom row; Ed. Jim Wooden, Sponsor Mr. Gaston, and Assn’t Ed. Sherry Cline. The Battle of the Budget, Mr. Stott? ''I’ve got it all figured out! Put that on page 8!” 62 Though few in number, we the workers of the '74 ATHENIAN Staff happily present to you the 55th edition of the ATHENIAN. May the passing years find you once again turning to its pages to relive those moments of youth as only you knew them. Nulli sapere casu obtigit!” (I.atini My birthday present:” Sandie. Quiet! Book in progress! 1 wonder how that would look in the '75 Athenian! i The beginning of a page! Planning our next layout. I like that, Jim. ATHENIAN SUN Bottom Row: Sponsor: Mrs. Kniss; Editor: Carol Glasscock: Co-Editors: Steve Goodson; Beverly Hohimer, Sherry Cline, Vicky Yager. Middle Row: Shann Anderson, Connie Chastain, Cathy Babcock, Connie Bryant. Back Row; Mike Miller, Brenda Seipel, Connie Babcock, Mike O'Hagen. SPORTS SOCIAL COMMENTARY HUMOR HUMAN-INTEREST There is certainly room for a healthy student newspaper in every high school. The above staff members made a noble effort to keep the ATHEN- IAN SUN rising each month. We urge them to renew their efforts next year. We need you, too! FICTION POETRY LETT ERS-TO-THE-EDITOR ART MUSIC SNAP PAGE 66 ATHLETICS I I BASEBALL SNAPS Hurry up, ball! ' . | yi r� - J. • -r { ' - , .'Ah '..® SLsS'Jt Good throw! BOX SCORE Ashland ATHENS ATHENS The Box Score” doesn't tell a winning story this season, but the material for a win- ning team was there. There were sparkling 17 6 moments in some games that really showed Williamsville 7 1 the Warriors could play good ball . . . Then, Glenwood 2 3 there were times when nothing seemed to Riverton 9 2 work. It was obviously a frustrating time for New Berlin 5 4 both players and Coach Miller. But, the Rochester (jv) 5 12 dividends should soon start to show from the Rochester (V) 1 3 strong Little League system. Then watch Elkhart 0 2 those Warriors go! P. Plains 5 4 New Holland 6 3 Elkhart 24 0 Riverton Tournament: Athens 0 Mason City 10 68 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT RIVERTON Relaxation??? Dugout chatter no runs 69 What's so interesting, Donnie??? CROSS COUNTRY still hasn't caught on at A.C.H.S. as much as it deserves. It was a good physical conditioning activity for all the boys who later went out for other sports--notably basketball. This year's running Warriors competed in five meets (according to our sports editor!) but we had no official” point averages as the '74 Athenian goes to press. (How about a Girls' Cross Country team???) Rich Gann Steve Halford 3 11.5 Kevin Mundhenke Jim Wooden Mike Miller Gary Kevin Jerry Greg Campbell Richardson Beiermann Primm Coach Edwards 70 71 WRESTLING Wrestlers In Practice After surviving the first two weeks of getting in shape, the wrestlers of AHS went on to have a good season. There wasn't much experience on the team, which was one of their greatest set- backs. They are hoping for a better season next year with much new talent coming up. WRESTLERS IN ACTION Craig! 72 73 Jimmy! VARSITY SQUAD Top Row: Left, Bob Tolle, Jim Payauys, Richard Gantt, Albert Richardson, Bob Lott, Jim Wooden, Greg Primm. Bottom Row; Left, Coach Dean Kindhart, Jerry Beiermann, Steve Fowler, Dennis Richardson; Manager, Kevin Hall. Varsity Scores Athens 63— Havana 77 Athens 56—Riverton 65 N 42—Mason City 83 t 66—Ashland 62 65—PI. Plains 66 � 77—Balyki 65 •f 64—Easton 85 N 69—Porta 81 t 66—Rochester 84 56—Glenwood 96 ♦� 51—Stonington 62 •t 77—Greenview 50 n 64—Auburn 74 •t 86—N-H Middletown 76 « 52—Forman 70 n 78—Tri City 86 n 60—New Berlin 61 it 73—Williamsville 78 51—Elkhart 81 •f 81—Mt. Pulaski 85 Athens 63—Chandlerville 75 74 JAY VEES Front: (L-R) Gary Stott, Don Withers, K. Richardson, Don Richardson, Kevin Mundhenke, Jerry Beiermann, Kent Madlinger, Bruce Hall, Mark Wooden, Ken Wells Back: (L-R) Jim Grigg, Manager: Jerry Wells, Charles Choate, Jon Yocum, Craig Fowler, John Neuhoff, Greg Bell, Dan Smith, Doug Schmidgall, Jeff Jaynes. J.V. Scores Athens ... .52 N.H Middletown................60 ... .48 Chandlerville.................46 ... .48 Havana........................60 ... .34 Mason City....................50 ... .52 Tri City......................54 ... .48 PL. Plains....................73 ... .65 Easton........................46 ” ... .64 Rochester.....................69 ... .71 39 ... .58 Riverton.......................7 ... .62 Forman........................69 ... .38 New Berlin....................29 ... .41 Elkhart.......................67 . . . .58 Ashland.......................42 . . . .56 Riverton......................66 ... .68 Balyki........................59 ... .59 Glenwood......................62 ... .52 Greenview.....................75 ... .62 Porta.........................42 ... .45 Williamsville.................53 75 VARSITY SNAPS ON OUR WAY . . . JUNIOR VARSITY SNAPS TOMORROW IT’S OUR TURN From Left: Richard Gantt, David Fuchs, Charles Choate, Gary Gerdes, Gary Stott, Jerry Wells, Coach Don Porter. Not Pictured Billy Harmening. (The photographer) Having suffered through wind, water, broken clubs, and scores in the seventies, the first year golf team from AHS went on to have a perfect season, 0-7. We looked pretty good at times though, and we are hoping for a better sea- son next year, maybe even a 7-0 mark! Arnie, Lee, and Jack we're not Sometimes we're cold, sometimes we're hot! We never made a hole in one, But what the heck , we're havin' fun! The third one went in. Jerry is teed off!! ENTHUSIASM SMILES AND ABII.ITY-- MAKE A WINNING TEAM Nancy VARSITY ACTION Shann WELL PULL PULL FOR YOU TEAM. . . if Melinda 80 Carol Debe Varsity squad from left to right: Pam Campbell, Elaine Beard, Renee Ethell, Connie Dowell, Jo- anne Reeves, Connie Babcock, Julie Smith, Myra Cantrall, Diane Abeln, Coach Donna Taylor Girls’ Volleyball is fast becoming a popular sport at A.C.H.S. Under the coaching of Miss Donna Taylor, the squads had a fine season. Varsity Wins..................? J.V. Victories . . . ? The 1974-1975 season should see the Athens girls once again a real threat to area competitors, including those bigger Springfield schools. GO! GO! GO! Junior Varsity squad from left to right; I.inette Beiermann, Joni Meece, Lynn Lanterman, Julie Kelly, Dena Walsh, Sherry Ethell, Pam Rankin, Patty Garmers, Kendra Walsh, Coach Donna Taylor 82 Varsity team left to right: Beverly Hohimer, Man- ager; Elaine Beard, Sherry Ethell, Sandy Seipel, Deana Markey, Joanne Reeves, Brenda Seipel, Linda Miller, Diane Ablen, Miss Cara Wil- liams, Coach NO SCORES OR INFORMATION AVAILABLE Miss Cara Williams, Coach, Pam Parkhurst. 83 BADMINTON NO SCORES OR GAME LIST AVAILABLE 84 I I I I Debe Bock Bob Lott Peggy Oglesby Mike Miller Renee Ethel 1 Greg Primm Melinda Markey Jim Wooden Sharon Kern Bob Croft 86 Saturday evening, May 4, 1974, the Junior Class of Athens High School hosted their Jr-Sr Prom. The theme of this year's prom being Saturday in the Park , the gym was subsequently decorated by the Juniors into a beautiful park, featuring a fountain, swing, and carousel. The evening began with the traditional prom ban- quet, this year, being held at Ninos in Springfield. The class then returned to the A.C.H.S. gymnasium at 8:30 p.m. and entered the Park . The class members and their guests danced to an evening of excellent music presented by a Chicago group, Grif- fin . The highlight of the evening was the coronation of the Prom Queen, Debe Bock, and Prom King, Bob Lott. 87 Sherry, Sandie, Jan Renee Sherry, Lee, Jeff, Gary, Sandie, Mr. Closen, Richard Left: Gary, Nancy, Renee, Shann, Richard, Sharon, Jeff Below: Linda, Glenna, Terri, Nancy Verrry interesting!” JUNIORS PROVIDE SUSPENSE Laura Caldwell Paul Battman Clara Hoover Roger Varley Helen Battman Grace Caldwell Johnathon Lancaster Horace Wiggins Martha Morgan Zeke Rhodes The Man Director: 90 WHO DUNNIT ? Indeed I!! Where's the bride? Yes-s-s? Here's my card! I, I, I, know who did it? But 1 won't tell! Myra Cantrall Jeff Agrall Sandie Renken Greg Primm Connie Babcock Julie Kelly Mike Miller Steve Halford Carol Glasscock Rick Dunk Richard Gantt Mrs. H. Henning What's in the package? The Old Timer Standing ovation? 92 Objection over-ruled! The pay off'--by the numbers! We won! The spirit stick proves who are the loudest! n ) i This is the Army, Mr. Jones! 93 Man from NASA. ATHENS STUDENTS PRESENT SCIENCE ART FAIR There's no question about interest in art and science running high with many of our students. The above pictures are but a small sampling of the many well-planned exhibits. Someday there will be some Athenian names added to the long list of successful artists and scientists. 94 PHOTO STORY HOME- COMING 9NAP8 People! GUESS WHO? But there was! NO ROOM , roR ,| m WHERE ARE THE GIRLS (Chickens)?! Renee' and Steve Drinks on the house! (not too much) Bob and Carol. HOMECOMING 100 Hidden Faces Candid angles WHEN THE EVENING SKY IS PAINTED CRIMSON BY THE SETTING SUN, AND THE BIRDS CEASE TO TWITTER, KNOWING THE DAY IS DONE. IT IS THEN WE LIKE TO PONDER, AND FORGETTING WORDLY STRIFE, REALIZE THAT LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP ARE THE GREATEST THINGS IN LIFE! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1974 GRADUATING CLASS OF ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL! 104 Yes! We have many moments and moods to remember! Can I trust your principal? RIGHT: Go, man! Go! 106 Music, Maestro! Please! 4 of the eligibles . A Hairy Way to Join F.H.A.! RIGHT: Stepping back into time. Guess when? A right hook in volleyball?? This is ONE way to get it over the net! Future Olympic Stars? RIGHT: Don't fence me in! BELOW: Big Band Sound! 108 Athenian Heritage ADVERTISING IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. 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