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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1977 volume:

INCREDIBLE SHOCKING EXCITING bfsT mm AH UHFOttOETABLE HOLE □ q □ a a c ) a n □ n a □ a o o n n n n o n c i n n a o □ o o a u 0 D 0 0 ( D 0 o □ □ □ 1 □ u □ □ □ □ o a o t The Over-The-Hill Gang The Godfather Survive How To Succeed In Busi- ness Without Really Trying mm TRAFFIC JAMS «• � 7 ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL has benefited from the work and cooper- ation of these people. Together, the class officers, student council members, counselors and administrators work to keep AHS running smoothly. sident. MEET THE WARRIORS! Athens High School offers a versa- tile and comprehensive extra-cur- ricular sports program for its athle- tes. Boys and girls may excel in golf, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, badminton, baseball, and track. 10 12 AHS AT WORK AND PLAY Both students and faculty members work to create an enjoyable school system. Aside from classroom activities, students involve them- selves in extra-curricular activities, hobbies, and part-time jobs. A 14 15 16 Salute 1976-1977 Athenian marks the first AHS Yearbook to include color. In order to show-off this special feature, a new section was designed to colorfully reflect our student body. The previous sixteen pages have been devoted to depicting all facets of Student Life at AHS. Now that the close of the school year is approaching, Athens High School would like to show its apprecia- tion to two members of our school system. Although it takes the cooperation of parents, teachers, stud- ents, administrators, janitors, cooks, bus drivers, secretaries, and board members, to create a succ- essful school system, two members of our staff de- serve a special recognition. With this in mind, the 1977 Athenian Staff dedicates this yearbook to Mr. James Pim Goff and Mr. Tom Roberts. Mr. James Pim1' Goff has devoted the last nine years of his teaching career to Athens High School. Mr. Goff, one of our high school guidance counse- lors, has been concerned with the development of I our students. Aside from academic work, Mr. Goff has always been interested in the athletic program for all students. He has coached our teams and ch- eered for them. Mr. Goff retires at the end of our school year and we owe him our thanks for his ser- vice to AHS. Mr. Tommy Roberts remains one of the unsung he - roes of our staff. For the past 10 years, our school has been able to depend on Tommy. He has donated countless hours to our school, its clubs and organi- zations, and to the community. We cannot come close to repaying Tommy for the selfless way he has served our school. We can only say thanks' and wish him a speedy recovery from his illness. 17 CAT This spring Athens High School held an athletic banquet to honor those students excelling in sports. Students participating in basketball, volleyball, cheer- leading, baseball, track, cross country, mat maids, badminton and wrestling were honored. Highlights of the evening in- cluded the Key Club Awards for sportsmanship and baseball awards. Pam Rankin and Craig Brown received the Key Club Awards. Coach Sponslor an- nounced that Jerry Wells was named MVP, a member of the All-Conference team and a member of the State of Illinois All-Star Baseball Team. ATHLETIC BANQUET 23 CHARACTERS Dwayne Beard Loretta Beiermann Tammy Brayton Lori Burris Kelly Choate Phil Cleer Steve Digiovanna Dale Dirk Barb Eden Bob Engel Margaret Gaedtka Todd Graham Melanie Holt Shirley Ilsley Janet Judd Julie Lott Cindy Mayfield Wade Meteer Kim Nance Jackie Nation Sean Newton Shellie Qstermeier Kim Phillips Matt Sale Lore Tomlin Dave Wasilewski SPONSORS Mr. Fliege Mrs. Johnson Mr. Nelson The 1977 Junior-Senior Prom was held May 7, 1977, at the Forum 30 in Springfield. Students, faculty, school board, and guests dined and danced to an evening of Midnight Blue Jeff Jaynes and lisa Blakley were crowned King and Queen. Their court comprised Linda Miller and Greg Bell, Nancy Johnson and Charlie Choate, Kelly Choate and Dale Dirks, and Kim Phillips and David Lott. 29 Mike Bemdt Linette Beiermann lisa Blakely SENIORS William Mayfield Debbie Heyen Donna McCoy Tresa McCoy John Neuhoff Linda Miller Pam Rankin Tony Naylor Bob Thomson Dan Smith David Tobias Ron Tolle Jill Trainor Mike Walsh Julie Wasilewski Jerry Wells Maureen Walsh Ej2 Dale R. A be In Hi Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown 1 Q FAVORITES Future plans: To take away hurt C make the people I love happy. 3 '' gZJ Food: Myrtles Chilli v MM Song: Muskrat Love Movie: Exorcist f'; Hangout: J and H Printing St pH Pet Peeve: School Q Future plans: Party H Carrie L. Agrall W (M ' Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue if M FAVORITES Greg Bell 7 11 59, 6'0 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Dessert Song: Do you feel like 1 do Movie: Mother, Jugs and Speed Hangout: Mecca Future plans: College, U of 1 y Q Food: Strawberries Song: Mahogany Hangout: Anyplace where there is fun. BSBHHMBpl Pet Peeve : People who aren't honest and don't stick up for what they believe and spiders! ! ! Future plans: Attend col- LJ lege, be happy and make Michael Bemdt 2 22 58, Bear, S'll Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Pumpkin Pie Song: Ironman Movie: Carrie Hangout: Pizza Parlor Future Plans: get a job the best of everything. FI Cathy Jean Babcock ■ 8 16 59, Babb's S'l Km Hair: Light Brown Eyes: Ha - ving U zel e„ HI FAVORITES ■M Food: Chicken and Noodles Song: I never cry r pH Movie: Return of the Pink ims U Panther Lisa L. Blakley 3 2 59, 5'41' Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Watermelon Song: Best Friend Movie Mahogony Pet Peeve: Someone who pretends Future Plans: attend college Oj Hangout: Mac's H Pet Peeve: Nobody cares ! ■M Future plans: be an accoun- n tant, get into showbiz. LJ Donna Jean Barlow H 10 6 59, DJ 5'4 Hair: Blond Eves: Blue mfifM-FAVORITES Food: Spaghetti Song: StandTall HHHHHHK J| Movie: A Star Is Bom ™ Hangout: Bill's Place H Pet Peeve: School LJ Future plans: Finish Beauty FI School LJ David Beckner ft 5 5 59, Beck 6'2 aw Hair: Brown, Eyes: Hazel ponsors Q FAVORITES P| Food: Pizza hart M Song: Get High everybody er Q Get High PH Hangout: The Runaway Future Plans: To get out of LJ Athens, make a million and Roger L. Bock 9 22 59, George 6'1 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Myrtles chilli Song: Muskrat Love Movie: If you don' t stop now you'll go blind Hangout: J and H Printing Pet Peeve: School Future plans: party Connie Bryant 2 19 59, Connie 5'6 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Sanchos Song: Nights are forever without you Movie: The sailor who fell from the sea. Hangout: Joel's apartment Pep Peeve: People who complain Future plans: get married and be happy Hj come back (if its still here ■■ and laugh at everybody! ) SH Linette Ann Beiermann 2 4 59 5'3 I lair: Blonde, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES . HJ Food: Popcorn Song: 1 Like Dreaming Movie: Silent Movie LJ| Pet Peeve: Two-faced peo- Pl pie Connie J. Chastain 10 28 59, Chaz 5'5 1 2 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Spaghetti Song: Love's theme Movie: The other side of the mountain Hangout: Cummings Carpet Pet Peeve: People who crack knuckles Future plans: college Charlie Choate 12 27 58, Meade, 6’3 Hair: Blonde, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Peanut Butter Cookies Song: If You Leave Me Now Hangout: Tina's Pet Peeve: Girls taller than me. Future plans: be pilot and attend school. Christine Council 6 20 59, Chris, 5'4 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown Future plans: attend school. Debbie Davidson 11 28 58, DeahorDea, 5'8 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Nadia's Theme Future plans: be an LPN Tim L. Dougherty 10 21 59, Bum, 5'9 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Pizza Movie: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Future plans: Have a good time in whatever 1 do. Anna L. Dyer 4 25 59, Dryer, 5'5 FAVORITES Food: Cheesecake Song: Bargain Store Movie: God Bless the Beasts and the Children. Hangout: Home Pet Peeve: Stupidity Future plans: R.N. J. David Elmore 10 2 58, Bunny, S'll Hair: Black, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES Song: Love Is A Word Movie: Trial of Billy Jack Hangout: Church Future plans: be a E.M.T. LouAnna Ferguson 5 7 58, Ferg, 5'5 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Spaghetti Movie: Billy Jack Hangout: D. G J. trailer Future plans: get a good job and leave Illinois. Craig Fowler 11 20 58, George, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Myrtle's Chilli Song: Muskrat Love Movie: If You Leave Me Now Hangout: J G H Printing Pet Peeve: School Future plans: Party Gary G. Gerdes 12 3 59, Cerds, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: t-bone steak Song: One of these Nights Movie: Lucky Lady Hangout: in the country Pet Peeve: someone picks on ou. uture plans: attend school Terry Lynn Glen 3 10 59, Tuds, 5'9 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Rocky Mountain High Movie: Alaskian Wilderness Hangout: possum alley Pet Peeve: people who are quitters. Future plans: work at C G IM railroad Brenda L. Hamilton 11 30 59, Homm, S'l 1 2 FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Tonight's the Night Movie: Gone with the Wind Hangout: Mac's G Sunoco. Fet Peeve: Hitting all red lights. Future plans: get away from Athens. Alan Harbert 8 15 59, Huck, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Do You Feel Movie: King Kong Hangout: Springfield Future Plans: play pro foot- bail Bill Harmening 3 26 59, Pots, 6'1 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Pumpkin Pie Song: Shanendoah Movie: Jeramiah Johnson Hangout: My Bedroom Pet Peeve: Athens High School Future plans: join army Eric Herikson 9 16 58, Heinie 5'10 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Big Mac Song: Carry on My Wayward Son Movie: Blazing Saddles Hangout: Paris Cleaners Pet Peeve: Condemned parking lots. Future plans: be in a great rock group. Deborah S. Heyen 9 26 59, Debbie, 5'3 1 2 Hair: Black, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Lasagna Song: Wishing you were Here Movie: Other Side of the Mountain. Pet Peeve: Strong believers Future plans: go to school. Jeffrey Thomas Jaynes 5 25 59, Jay, 5'9 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES Food: Everything Movie: Swiss Family Robin- son. Pet Peeve: People who don't care. Future plans: go to school. Nancy Johnson 6 15 59, 5'7 Hair: Light Brown, Eyes: BL FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Going to California. Movie: One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest. Hangout: Bob and Debbie's Pet Peeve: R.B. 's driving Future plans: college Paul David Johnson 9 16 59, PJ, 5'5 Hair: blonde, Eyes: blue FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Over the Hills and Far Away Hangout: Angelos Pet Peeve: Weiners and buns, buttered com, carrot sticks, sliced peaches, Future plans: Enlist in army Nick Kelso 4 5 59, 6'1 Hair: black, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES Food: Steak and fries Song: I Only Want to be with You. Movie: Walking-tall Hangout: Chet's Road Pet Peeve: Teachers who cram books. Future plans: real estate broker G auctioneer. Elaine Lanterman 9 22 59, E, 5'4 Hair: Brown, Eyes; Blue FAVORITES Food: Ice Cream Song: Love Me Tonight. Movie: Blazing Saddles Hangout: White Hen Pantry Pet Peeve: cliques Future plans: get out of Athens. William Mayfield 7 1 59, Wm 6'0 Hair: Lt. Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Big Mac or Steak Song: Southern Nights Movie: 20,000 Leagues Hangout: The farm Pet Peeve : late slips Future plans: go to school. Donna K. McCoy 8 3 59, 5'4 Hair: Dk. Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: Watchin' Scottie Grow Movie: Tilly Jack Future plans: Get a full time job, have a family. Teresa P. McCoy 9 23 59, 5'4 Hair: Blonde, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: spaghetti Song: Tonights the Night Movie: Gator Hangout: Virginia, IL Future plans: join the ANC. Linda Miller 11 10 59, 5'6 Hair: Brown, Eyes: hazel FAVORITES Hangout: J. Y. 's room Pet Peeve: People who gripe. Future plans: go to college. Tony Naylor 4 1 58, Egor, 5'10 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Barbeque ribs Movie: King Kong Hangout: Country Bills, Abe Lincoln Bowl. Pet Peeve: the way BECKNER talks on the C.B. Future plans: become head honcho at Material Services. John Neuhoff 12 20 59, 5'9 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Cheeseburger Song: Helter Skelter Movie: Carrie Hangout: Springfield Pet Peeve: Some people Future Plans: graduate Colleen Oliver 1 18 59, Aunt Jemima, S'7 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Pizza 42 Song: Devil Woman Future Plans: be an LPN Pam Parkhurst 8 3 59, Porky, 5'3 1 2 Hair: Blown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: If Movie: The Longest Yard Hangout: The Circuit Pet Peeve: my little sister Future Plans: Whichever op- portunity that knocks at my door. Danny Primm 12 16 58, Coono, 6'0 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Chilli Movie: Carrie Hangout: Bob and Debbie's Pet Peeve: R.B. driving Future plans: be a welder. Pamela Annell Rankin 5 20 59, Pam, 5' 1 1 2 Hair: Blonde, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Pizza Song: The Hands Of Time Movie: Sound of Music Hangout: None Pet Peeve: People who stick up for what they believe in. Future plans: Illinois State University -- Special ED. G Teach of Special Ed. in WY. Jim Reeves 2 8 59, Beebs, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Spaghetti Song: Wipe Out Movie: The Longest Yard Pet Peeve: When Somebody talks about me behind my back. Future Plans: be a class A operator G run water plant. Debra Richardson 5 2 59, Debbie, 5'4 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Sausage pizza Song: Baby I Love Your Way Movie: A Star Is Bom Hangout: Home in the Kitchen Pet Peeve: US History Future Plans: Spend my life loving Dennis and Naomi. Bradley Sandidge 8 9 57, Dudley, 6'0 Hair: Blonde, Eyes: Blonde FAVORITES Movie: King Kong Hangout: Runaway Doug Schmidgall 4 16 59, Suave, 6'0 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Beans and Weiners Song: God of Thunder Movie: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Hangout: Runway Pet Peeve: School Future Plans: get out of school. Dan Smith 5 27 59, J.D., 6'1 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Myrtles Monday Menu Song: AHS School Song Movie: Gone With The Wind-Bag. Hangout: My girlfriends house Future plans: College. Katheryn Smith 6 10 59, Kath, 5'5 1 2 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Lasagne Song: 1 Only Want to be with You. Movie: Gone With The Wind. Hangout: MacDonald's on 6th. Future plans: get married. Mark Thompson 1 20 59, Stu, 5'10 Hair: Brown, Eyes; Green FAVORITES Food: Beefsteak Song: The Wreck of the Ed- mund Fitzgerald Movie: Gator Hongout: my car Pet Peeve: Riding with someone who drives like I do. Future plans: get a job in the Graphic Arts Field James Robert Thomson 2 14 59, Bob, 6'1 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES Food: Butter Brickie Cake Song: Tonights the Night Movie: All the Presidents Men. Hangout: With friends. Pet Peeve: Teachers who don't care and excessive work. Future plans: College Dave Tobias 12 7 58, Rat, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Chow Mein Song: Benny and the Jets Hangout: The Rumvay Pet Peeve: a dirty car Future plans: to be a good mechanic. Ron Tolle 4 11 59, Turtle, 5'7 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Song: Muskrat Love Movie: Tarzan Pet Peeve: any senior year Future plans: staying single. Jill Ann Trainor 3 5 59, Toots, S'l Hair: Brown, Eyes: Hazel FAVORITES Food: Strawberries Song: Stay Awhile Pet Peeve: Two-faced peo- ple Future plans: to graduate from college, travel. Diana Williams 11 7 59, Fish , 5'6 Hair; Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Peas Song: ' 'Time in a Bottle'' Movie: '' Stardust'' Hangout: Petersburg Pet Peeve: Volkswagons Dena Walsh 8 23 59, 5'5 Hair: Lt. Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: Steak Song: Beth Movie: Camelot Hangout: Saddle Trap Gap Pet Peeve: To have to say all good things must come to an end. Future plans: not get mar- ried enjoy life. Maureen Walsh 8 6 59, Sarkey, 5'8 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: pizza Song: Fire House Movie: Murder by Death Hangout: Swiss Colony Pet Peeve: slow-moving comets Future plans: get a job G move away. Mike Walsh S' 10'' Pet Peeve: sitting in front of government class. Julie Wasilewski 11 5 59, 5'4 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Food: pizza Song: Tears of a Clown Movie: Thunderbolt C Lightfoot Hangout: Springfield Pet Peeve: 1 can't stay out late. Future plans: get out of Athens Jerry Wells 12 22 58, 5'11 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: fish Song: No matter what Hangout: girlfriend's house Future plans: Carpenter Mary Withers 10 23 58, 5'4 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown FAVORITES Food: Hamburgers Pet Peeve: people who gos- sip Future plans: get a job. Randy O. Yager 6 23 59, Pete 5'6 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue FAVORITES Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Hangout: That's my secret. Pet Peeve: Getting Caught! Future Plans: Join Air Force Steve Yeates 5 29 59, 5'9 Hair: Brown, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: Ham Movie: King Kong Hangout: Pool Hall Pet Peeve: cats Future Plans: Truck Driver Jon A. Yocum 5 24, 6'1 Hair: Red, Eyes: Green FAVORITES Food: 1 4 pounder with cheese Song: To Nights the Nightq Movie: Jeramia Johnson Future Plans: be a truck driver and learn how to shave. § 43 JUNIORS 46 Madonna Markey Brad Martin Cindy Mayfield Wade Meteer Karen Miller Rod Mitchell Kim Nance Jackie Nation Sean Newton Lana Oliver Shellie Ostermeier Greg Paterson Robert Paul Kim Phillips Dan Poteet Tim Rankin Anita Redding Matt Sale Jody Taylor Lore Tomlin Bobette Wasllewski David Wasilewski Lisa Weidhuner Lisa Wells Cindy Wesley Rick Wood rum Donna Yeates Cindy Young SOPHOMORES James Anderson Sara Angel Patti Banister Kathy Barlow Julie Bartlett Dave Baugher Lisa Beckner Steve Bemdt Don Bolton Lori Brady Candi Bray ton Jim Brown Karen Bryant Penny Bryant Jo Ellen Bush Dan Campbell Ward Cantrall Cris Clibum 48 Lori Coad Cand Pam Dixon Nancy Dougherty Rick Draughan Mark Dunaway Joe Dyer Bob Elmore Ellen Emmerich Jim Engel Cheryl Eubanks Kim Evans Kenny Foulk Pennie Garmers Dan Gaston Greg Giddings Gary Gilbert Steve Gustafson Sandy Hall Luann Irwin Didi Jayne Paul Koehne Todd LeVeque Kim Manning Sherry Martin Kathy McCoy So ho ho rhow� down to tho bottom of tho pictwro w th o dork tono. Susan Moss George Muller Vicki Muller SO Usa Mundhenke Jeff Nance Terry Neavill Kevin Parkhurst David Port (mi fete. Nick Prirnin Mary Reeves Rick Schuyler Deanne Simmons Ruth Ellen Thompson lisa Turner Karen Walsh Pat Walsh Robert W alsh Roger Walsh Angie Wasilewsld Mary Jane Williams Tim Wires 51 FRESHMAN Dean Ablen Cherie Agrall Bob Balster DeAnna Barbee Dixie Bell Keith Bounds Jerri Boyce Robbie Bums Joanne Caldwell Mark Campbell Jeff Canterbury Vicki Chastain Andy Cole Randy Creason Fayne Davis Allison Dirks Beth Dowell Wanda Dyer Marty Eden Debbie Emmons Sheila Ethell Zack Freeman Lori Freer Janet French Steve Frohn Carol Fuchs Peggy Garmers Monica Gaston Lori Goodman Linda Halford Brenda Harmening Scott Henri ckson Jill Heyen Diane Hohimer Mike Irwin Julie Johnson 53 Becky Jones Sherry Jones Steve Juers Kevin Kennett Ernie Keppler John Kiper Rick Krofchick Marla Ladson Bart? Lockhart Sherry Lope man Roland Lucht Georgia Mayfield Jeff McAfee Trudi McAfee Joey Miller Paula Miller Windell Milner Scott Mitchell 54 Kelley Nance Tina Naylor Steve Ogden Brian Oliver linda Parkhurst Todd Patterson Jayne Paul Kitty Phipps Lisa Primm Tim Rankin Terri Ray Susan Reeves Tim Roberts Stuart Schmid gall Dale Smith Vince Smith Derek Squires Mark Stott 55 Buddy Taapken Don Thompson Mike Tomlin Keith Walsh Karen Wells Lori Wells James Wiker Pam Wilcox Doug Wilcoxon Geraldine Williams Sue Williams Linda Wiseman Eva Withers Pam Woodrum Scott Woodrum Vicki Woods Wayne Yager Clyde Yocum 56 MATCH THE TEACHERS 1. 2. - 3. 4. 5. - 6. - 7. - 8. - 9. - 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. - Mr. Mrs. - Mrs. - Miss Mr. - Miss - Mr. - Miss - Ann - Mr. - Mr. - Mrs. - Mr. - Mr. - Mr. - Mr. - Mrs. - Mrs. Fliege Hurie Miller Thomley Conklin Taylor Niehaus Davis Mitts Nelson Nachtnebel Haller Carter Porter Field Hamer Henning Fleshman A. No way, Ray B. Awesome C. 50-50 D. Oh ’Gawd E. I '11 give you four for no- thing F. Ya1 understand? G. Roll up, for line call H. Ultimately I. Just think, It's Friday. .. J. Okay (77 times in one hour) K. I didn't hear the bell ring L. People, we have a pro- blem M. Alright Be Quiet N. Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright. O. No talking in this S.H. P. A bran los libros, por favor Q. May I have your attention please? R. Take out a piece of scrap paper n o c o Q_ nnODDCJDOO Q__a □ a □ □ QQoaaoaoQQ Answers to quiz. I. I, 2. H, 3. M, 4. A, S'. F, 6. G, 7. E, 8. P, 9. Q, 10. L, II. R, 12. O, 13. B, 14. C, 15. J, 16. N, 17. D, 18. K. 59 It would be most pleasing for me to think that each of you re- ceived some encouragement or guidance that will benefit you in the future. I am hopeful that all of you had some exper- iences that will remain memorable for years to come. ATHENS SCHOOL BOARD 1976- 1977 Richard Gantt-President Gretchen Parkhurst-Secretary Thomas Walsh Arthur Jordon James Abe In Lewis Powell Ray Thomas 1977- 1978 Ray Thomas-President Gretchen Parkhurst-Secretary Thomas Walsh Arthur Jordon James Abeln Thomas Ostermeier Kenneth Gustafson 60 STUDY IIA ITORS SPECIAL EDUCAT MATH - SCIENCE The 76-77 school year can be best characterized by the weather- Snow and Cold! The weather has played a great deal in the frus- trations and anguish of the student body and faculty. The uncer- tainty of knowing what lies ahead is usually baffling for all. The futileness and frustration aligned with the weather has reached out and touched our student body. We have witnessed the success of our volleyball and wrestling teams and the agony of our basketball team. We have fallen into the depths of hibernation instead of excitation. However, as the weather passes the true characteristics and potential of our student body and faculty will rise to heights of capability. And as the uncertainty of weather passes, so will the frustrations fade into a memory which will lead to the self attainment for all to the work- ing of a better school in 77-78. 61 63 FINE ARTS 64 L jOGOOGGGJJGG I---I---- 1 — □ □ODOGODC □ D G Didi Jaynes, Kim Phillips, Kim Nance, Shellie Qstermeier, Tammy Brayton, Kelly Choate, Patti Banister The yearbook staff has worked extremely hard this year endeavoring to put out the best Athenian yet. We have been very excited about including color for the first time and hope this special effect was put to its best advantage. Although the year for us has not been all glamour and excitement we still look forward to the day the books arive. We have strived to create a new image for the Athenian with the addition of color and innovative page design. A sincere effort has been made for the Athenian to re- flect the 77-78 school year for Athens High School. The yearbook staff uiges each person reading this annual to offer any suggestion on how to improve future publications. 69 lisa Blakely, Carrie Agrall, Wade Meteer, Dan Smith, Bill Harmening, Todd Graham, Chris Clibum, Linda Halford, Kelly Choate, Mrs. Dunn, Cathy Babcock, Tammy Brayton, Lisa Primm, Connie Chastain, Linda Miller, Patti Banister, Penny Bryant, Pam Wilcox. 70 a a tain, Becky Johnson, Dan Campbell, Lisa Primm, Pam Wilcox, Trudy McAfee, Jeff Jaynes, Jerri Boyce, Sherylvn Jenson, Brad Martin, Beth Dowell, Sean New- ton, Mark Stott, Susan Moss, Bill MiyflUfl, BOlrtn=- JAZZ BAND Candy Conover, Dale Smith, Jeff Jaynes, Mark Dunaway, Roger Wal- sh, Bill Mayfield, Dan Campbell, Cindy Mayfield, Jim Engel, Scott Henrikson, Tim Rankin, Brad Mar- tin, Dan Smith, Doug Schmidgall, Bob Engel, Rick Krofchick, Dave Elmore, Patti Banister, Sheila Ethell, Charlie Choate, Sharlyn Jensen 72 n n g g cj n c n s o o dqjj n n g g d o a o o o o a n o fj m g P. Q G,j.1X g. 0 O 0 O D 0 O D 3 0 fl O D D D D D O 0 O B O O D O 0 O B O O 0 3 D B C O O 3 0 B Sheila __..dy Hall, Terry DeavilTT Dixie Jtfif, Roger' Walsh, Georgia Mayfield, Lori Freer, Karen Wells, Lis Bla- kely, Jeff McAfee, Marla Ladson, Joanne Caldwell, Scott Henrickson, Rick Kroffchick, Mr. Neihaus, lcki Chastain, Marfr' rgiray;---------------- S s CONCERT BAND Jim Engel, Brad Martin, Debbie Heyen, Lisa Blakely, Jeff Jaynes, Carrie Agrall, Connie Chastain, Tammy Brayton, Scott Henrikson, Jeff McAfee, Roger Walsh, Mark Dunaway, Candy Conover, Carol Fuchs, Pam Wilcox, Shirley Ils- ley, Sharlyn Jensen, Mark Stott, Rick Krofchick, Rick Wood rum, Dan Camp- bell, James Anderson, Sean Newton, Bill Mayfield, Tim Rankin, Dale Smith, Ju- lie Johnson, Cherie Agrall, Trudi Mc- Afee, Bob Engel, Sandy Hall, Georgia Mayfield, Susan Moss, Susan Kimmons, Jerri Boyce, Mr. Neihaus, Linda Halford, Terry Neavill, Lisa Primm, Joanne Cald- well, Terry Ray, Beth Dowell, Vicki Chastain, Karen Wells, Sheila Ethell, Jayne Paul, Dixie Bell Compliments of LONG NINE MUSEUM, CAMPERLAND 73 Ti n r n n o J o u a u a o o aaaouauoao u o This year included many highlights for the F. F.A. Beginning the year was the Sectional Soil Judging Contest in which Athens fared 7th out of 15 teams. In November the annual cit- rus fruit sale was popular with the community and the Chapter put $494. 35 in their account. Then came the hog butchering project. Chap- ter members met at Greg Bell's farm after school on Friday, February 4, where the hog was donated. It was then skinned and hung overnight at Dale Jefferies machine shed. The next morning the carcass was brought to the Home Economics kitchen where Mr. Hamer explained the various cuts of meat. Then beg- an a long day of cutting the meat to be ground into sausage. A total of 97 pounds was pack- aged. The sausage was put to good use on April 5th when the chapter held its first pan- cake and sausage supper. Guests of honor were were the parents and members of the comm- unity who had supported the F. F. A. through the year. Individual achievements were accomplished when William Mayfield became the Athens Chapter's first State Farmer in 22 years. His swine and beef projects earned this degree which is awarded to only 2% of Illinois 19,000 F.F.A. members. Concluding the year was an excellent showing at the Sectional Livestock Judging Contest. The team captured second place in both the Beef and Swine judging dividions. Jeff Can- terbury was the top individual in the Beef Con- test. William Mayfield and Wade Meteer shared top honors in a three-way tie for the Sections top swine judge. ► Eric Henrikson I Mfc� eer, Don fmidgall, Dale COUNTY FARM BUREAU, R II FARM HOME Cindy Maisenbacher, Jody Taylor, Lisa Mundhenke, DeAnna Barbee, Pam Woodrum, Barb Lockart, Kim Nancy, Susan Moss, Candi Brayton, Joanne Caldwell, Linda Halford, Tammy Bray- ton, Barb Eden, Cindy Young, Cindy Mayfield, Dixie Bell, Shellie Qstermeier, Trudi McAfee, Loretta Beiermann, Cherie Agrall, Terry Glenn, Eric Henrickson, Carrie Agrall, Monica Gaston, Penny Bryant, Cheryl Eubansk, Lisa Weidhuner 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 C □ DC D 0 CCOQCOCOOQOOOOOO Madonna Markey, Carol Fuchs, Julie Lott, Nancy Dougherty, Vicki Muller, Beth Dowell, Connie Chastain, Debbie Heyen, Lisa Blakely, Paula Miller, Sheila Ethel, Sue Williams, Peggy Carmers, Karen Wells, Vicki Chastain, Jill Heyen, Georgia Mayfield, Lisa Primm, Jayne Paul, Anita Redding, Kelley Nance, Pam Dixon, Sherry Martin, Patti Banister, Kim Man- ning, Mrs. Fleshman 79 Susan Kimmons, Candy Conover, Ruth Thomson, Patti Banister, Roger Walsh, Pam Dixon, Kim Manning, Lynne Cooper, Ellen Emmerich, Kel- ley Nance, Carol Fuchs, Pam Wilcox, Paula Mil- ler, Jayne Paul, Mark Dunaway, Miss Davis, Nick Primm, Lisa Mundhenke, Shirley Hsley, Shellie Ostermeier, Barb Lockart, Jill Heyen, Pam Woodrum, Deanna Barbee, Sharlyn Jensen, Terry Neavill, Kim Nance, Pam Rankin, Kelly Choate, Cathy Babcock, Lori Brady, Lori Coady 80 Dear friends of Athene High School: T am very sorry to have to le t you; fny experience here has been mar- velous and I think I’ll never forget it. Everyone was very nice to me and I feel and I still feel like part of the school-like one of you-not an out- sider. I want to thank you for accepting me affectionately and for being what you are-a fine, gracious, and happy community. I think I have been very lucky to be able to come to your school and live with you. I am sure the next foreign exchange students who come will feel the same. To all my friends-this is not “good-bye” but “so long” because I’ll never forget you and maybe some day before too long I can return to visit with you and to remember old times. I have enjoyed myself very much here. I have become acquainted with many places and people. I have matured more. I have enriched my spir- it with different experiences. I feel I am returning home a better person than when I came, and this I owe to you. Likewise, I hope you have found my company enjoyable and that from me you have learned some- thing new and useful from me. M__________________________________ Doraldina (Student of Athens High School) HOW TO USt A CARD CATALOG Students at Athens High School may elect to use their study hall period for working as student librarians. Grade School librarians include Mark Stott, Roland Lucht, Rick Krofchick, and Mark Campbell, High School librarians include Melanie Holt, Debbie Davidson, Dan Gaston, Jim Wiker and Mary Reeves. Students may compete in the IHSA sanctioned Speech Contest, entering events ranging from debate to Reader's Theatre. Tammy Brayton competed in prose reading and radio speaking. Kelly Choate competed in dramatic in- teipretation. The IHSA encourages excellence by allowing only three students in each category to qualify for sec- tional and state competition. Both Kelly and Tammy qualified for the sectional level. Compliments of ROBERTS FISH CO. Top Row: Susan Eisenbraun, Dale Dirks, Cindy Mayfield, Todd Graham, Bob Thomson, William Mayfield, Kelly Choate, Linda Miller, Mrs. Catherine Kniss, AHS Advisor. Second Row: Margaret Gaedtka, Chris Cli bum, Kim Nance, Tammy Bray ton, Ellen Emmerich, Patti Banister, Kim Manning, Sandy Hall, Candy Con over, Susan Moss, Bottom Row: Lisa Blakeley, Pam Rankin, Absent from picture: Debbie Heyen. Membership in the National Honor Society is nationally recognized as one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high-school student. Members of the Athens Chapter of the NHS are those sophomore, junior, and senior students who have a cum- ulative 3.0 grade average and who have been rated by the faculty as outstanding in the areas of character, leadership, and service. C Li U i g a c 0 0 D D G G Q 0 C WAICIC A TRACK OPP 55 New Berlin 89 105 Rochester 55 78 Porta 26 Pleasant Plains 5th Greenfield Relays 5th out of 8 (set meet record in 440 shot put re - lay) Pana Open 6th out of 22 18 95 Tri-City 84 26 Ashland 8th New Berlin Invit. 76 8th out of 18 Rochester 28 55 Riverton 45 Williamsville 59 Raymond - Lincolnwood 62 56 Tri-City Record Holders Jeff Jaynes-Pole Vault 12'0'1 Triple Jump 40'8'1 330 Low Hurdles :43.8 Sean Newton-2-mile 10:46.6 2-mile relay-(Dan Campbell, Rick Draughan, Craig Brown, Jeff McAfee) 9:06.2 BASEBALL A 11 11 3 15 12 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 0 8 15 Havanna Porta JV Porta Glenwood PI. Plains Easton Ashland Ashland Rochester Tri-city Porta JV Porta Riverton Riverton Williamsville OPP 7 3 7 3 7 6 0 1 6 4 1 9 1 7 2 Batting Averages J. Wells G. Bell W. Mayfield B. Engel T. Balster R. Mitchell B. Ingram J. Nance D. Gaston B. Balster M. Buseh S. Henrickson D. Wilcoxson .390 .214 .173 .000 .220 .190 .271 .396 !429 (21AB) .125 .194 .222 (9AB) .333 (9AB) CROSS COUNTRY 3rd Williamsville and Griffin 3rd Porta, Balyki and Williamsville 1st Ashland, Greenview 5 of 10 Porta Inv. (Var.) 1st Tri-City 3rd PI. Plains, Ashland, Beardstown 1st Ashland 2nd Tri-City, and PI. Plains 3rd Menard County 2nd Rochester, Riverton 2nd Porta, DelaVan 4 of 8 Conference 2nd Williamsville District School Record Tim Dougherty-16:29-2.9 mi. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL A Varsity OPP 25 Mt. Pulaski 44 24 Springfield 49 19 Sacred Heart 59 10 Southeast 110 27 New Holland 40 18 Forman 93 35 Greenview 34 33 Balyki 66 24 New Holland 36 47 Ursa line 38 27 Mt. Pulaski 44 JUNIOR VARSITY 15 Mt. Pulaski 11 28 Springfield 29 40 Sacred Heart 53 22 New Holland 12 IS Forman 20 17 Balyki 33 86 ion:) SCCREBCARD VARSITY BASKETBALL H Opp 62 Williamsville 66 56 N-H-M 55 53 Mason City 69 64 Pleasant Plains 93 82 Easton 59 40 Virginia 54 58 Mt. Pulaski 87 73 Auburn 69 84 Kincaid 79 52 Virden 74 72 Forman 77 61 Ashland 55 46 Havana 92 59 Riverton 82 37 Rochester 72 49 Greenview 79 74 Porta 68 55 New Berlin 52 61 Tri-City 64 67 Chandlerville 74 68 Williamsville 72 61 Williamsville 73 85 Balyki 80 JUNIOR VARSITY H 68 Mason City 65 Pleasant Plains 68 82 Easton 73 66 Virginia 44 55 Mt. Pulaski 57 68 Auburn 60 50 Balyki 63 79 Forman 60 74 Ashland 71 45 Havana 87 75 Chandlerville 65 49 Riverton 79 53 Rochester 50 65 Greenview 56 70 Porta 58 68 New Berlin 70 65 Tri-City 69 59 Williamsville 57 SOPHOMORE TOURNAMENT 50 Rochester 68 FRESHMEN 48 Mason City 64 46 Williamsville 55 44 Pleasant Plains 49 28 Mason City 63 31 Greenview 43 61 Porta 71 VOLLEYBALL H Opp 12 Rochester 20 20 14 20 15 20 Pleasant Plains 16 20 11 17 Sacred Heart 20 9 20 20 New Holand 14 6 20 20 8 20 Tri-City 14 20 14 20 Ashland 6 20 17 20 Riverton 12 20 11 20 Pawnee 16 20 11 20 Lanphier 4 20 16 20 Porta 5 20 8 20 New Berlin 8 20 11 20 Springfield High 16 24 ATHENS TOURNAMENT 22 20 Southeast 2 20 5 20 Mason City 10 16 20 20 3 20 Normal 13 20 12 20 Sacred Heart 17 6 20 20 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 14 20 Chandlerville 0 20 2 16 Porta 20 20 12 22 JUNIOR VARSITY 24 H Opp 20 Rochester 2 20 5 20 Pleasant Plains 3 20 14 20 Sacred Heart 14 21 19 20 New Holand 16 17 20 19 21 20 Tri-City 9 20 10 20 Ashland 16 20 16 7 Riverton 20 20 16 16 20 20 Pawnee 4 20 14 20 Lanphier 2 20 5 20 Porta 6 17 20 20 17 20 New Berlin 11 20 13 19 Springfield High 21 20 9 16 20 WRESTLING Tim Wires 0-3 Vince Smith 3-13 Wayne Yager 1-9 Brian Oliver 0-10 Rand) f Creason 0-7 Tim 1 Gankin 1-7 Kevin Parkhurst 6-13-1 Bob Walsh 5-16 Mike Irwin 5-11 Steve DiGiovanna 907 George Muller 0-6 Sean Newton 14-10 Paul Johnson 2-6 Mike Walsh 6-9 Craig Brown 8-8 Randy Yager 13-10-1 Most Improved- - Sean Newton Most Pins - - Sean Newton Most Takedowns--Sean Newton Most Valuable- -Randy Yager 87 88 Compliments of ILL MO WELDING Coach Thomely, Ellen Emmerich, Penny Bryant, Linda Miller, Bobette Wasilewski, Lori Freer, Cheri Gillham, Debbie Davidson, Vicki Muller, Mary Reeves, Nancy Dougherty, Pam Parkhurst, Mary Ann Moss, Karen Walsh, Cherie Agrall, Terry Nea- vill, and Jeri Boyce. % P mley, Mary Ann Moss, Terry Neavill, Karen Walsh, Cheri Cillham, Lori ;ri Agrall, Georgia Mayfield, Lisa Primm, Paula Miller, Mary Reeves, Susan Pam Woodrum, Brenda Harmening, Ellen Emmerich, Nancy Dougherty, , Cheryl Eubanks, and Susie Reeves. Compliments of LD ELECTRIC 97 ATHENS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Roger Walsh Ron Tolle Todd Graham Brad Ingram Pat Walsh Zack Freeman Coach Curry Shirley Ilsley, Timekeeper Robbie Bums Tim Dougherty Sean Newton Jeff McAfee Jeff Canterbury Fayne Davis Susan Eisenbraun, Timekeeper 98 Compliments of IRWINS TRANSMISSION 101 102 103 The Mat Maids are a group of girls who assist at the home and away wrestling meets. The girls try to encourage the school support of wres- tling. Mat Maids are in charge of publicity and help with the scoring of each match. During the home matches, the Mat Maids provide tea and orange slices for die wrestlers. After the home meets, they prepare a light meal for the Athens WTestlers. Lore Tomlin, Lori Burris, Maureen Walsh, Janet Judd, Shirley Ilsley, Margaret Uaecltka, Bren Ta HamiTttfn, Jackie Nation, Melanie Holt, and Diana Chastain. wB£— Compliments of ALAN PORT DVM 107 FRONMULLER-WILSON, INC. Designers C Steel Fabricators Athens, 1L 62613 Phone 636-8535 ROGER K. OGDEN Insurance Real Estate Athens, 636-8252 Petersburg 632-2728 B B FEED SUPPLY Fred and Allen Bell Cantrall, 1L 62625 Phone 217-487-7358 J H PRINTING All Type of Printing Athens, IL 62613 Phone 636-8580 After 5p.m. Compliments of RAY TERRELL Athens, Illinois MENARD SERVICE CO. Kiri Petersburg, Illinois 3236 1215 North Clay I |P 1 Creenview Plant: 968-5361 opopoaopoaoo □ □ □ 0 □ □ oo oaooooooaaoaooooooo 030333 3 000000 no The following advertisers have sponsored pages throughout the 1977 Athenian. A B Dick, Springfield Avenue Glass Shop, Springfield Balster Truck Service, Petersburg Bert’s Texaco, Athens Bob’s Mobil, Athens ( amperland, Athens Jim Carter Insurance, Athens Culver-Fancy Prairie Coop., Athens Dunn Paint Co., Springfield L. D. Electric, Springfield R. B. Evans Construction Co., Springfield R H Farm and Home, Petersburg Finney Broida Pharmacy, Petersburg Freers Market, Athens Frick Plumbing and Heating, Petersburg Robert M. Goodwin M.D. Stephen P. Stone, M.D., Springfield Ill-Mo Welding Products Co., Springfield Irwin’s Transmission Kerns Beauty Salon, Athens Longbranch, Athens Long Nine Museum, Athens Menard County Farm Bureau, Petersburg Mercantile National Bank Wolford Morris Sales Co., Springfield Mott Henning Funeral Home, Athens Dr. Alan Port, VM, Athens Roberts Fish Co., Springfield Salem Corporation, Petersburg o o q A. fl Q- o.iA� j3 jyi juu jcsyocG 3jPT NINrgi □ |P tLO| □ ■Id I d ' Call 968-5330 BALGHEC IIMIP. INTERNATIONAL IMPLEMENTS Greenview, Illinois 62642 MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY Auto - Homeowners - Life Farmowners 1 'All Your Insurance needs'' Phone: Business: 529-7757 Home: 487-7261 Springfield, Illinois 62703 Evan Miller 3180 Adloff Lane Compliments of CHaVEIL cs T AUCTIONEER AND MENARD COUNTY SHERIFF Athens, Illinois Phone: 636-8536 ROYAL’ [B OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Type writers - Calculators Sales, Service, New and Used Ribbons for all makes Ben Bushnell, Owner 525 West Jefferson POST No. 29 Athens, Illinois 62613 JAMES C. WADE Coal is Illinois’ greatest natural resource We clean it up and send it to you by wire! CENTRAL ILLIMOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ♦i Compliments of ► mapco INC. jjiermogog Sjffwir —_ our host wishes to the class of 1977 NATIONAL BANK OF PETERSBURG 114 best wishes to class of 77 JEFFERIES ORCHARD RRS Springfield, 111. BONANZA STEAK HOUSE one mile south of New Salem State Park The family restaurant where you never have to tip ACE HARDWARE 1600 Wabash 214 N. Walnut AMAC, INC. DERRY’S B C HARDWARE Plumbing G Heating Supplies - Appliance Sales G Service Whirlpool - Westinghouse Paint G Farm Supplies Phone: 632-7921 Petersburg, Illinois Grain G Feed Petersburg, Illinois Phone: 632-2113 or 636-8243 VALBERT SERVICE Locksmithing G Appliance Repair Service RR 2 Petersburg, Illinois 115 ATHENS STATE BANK 65 years of serving Your service needs $1,000,000 in capital resources Each depositor insured to 40,000 FDK HOIRAl DEPOSIT lNi'jRANCf CORPORATION Athens, Illinois (XdfaMzto... Enjoy everything nice COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Petersburg, Illinois 116 CARPETLAND 1440 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois Phone: (217) 787-0600 STEVENSON’S MEL-O-CREAM 525 N. Grand 528-2303 1507 E. Cook 522-1701 1953 W. Monroe 546-4651 .• V call CLARENCE J. SALE 636-8747 217-348-8135 for Moore Farm Building Co. with Our Compliments m FIRST national bank Petersburg. fU.no� 62675 Box 29« Phone 217-632-7716 ROBBINS COMPANY Dry Goods-Clothing-Shoes Petersburg, Illinois Lewrey — Allen — Kimball — Sohmer — Yamaha ORGANS — PIANOS HOOT GIBSON MUSIC CO. 421 E. Washington Springfield. III. (Across from Myers Biothers) Telephone Collect 522-3491 ROXY THI GREAT SCOUT AND CATHOUSE THURSDAY SENATE—SAT .-SUN. MATMEE M ANDINGO” LIT THE FUSE- DRUM” IS THE EXPLOSION! It scalds. It shocks. It whips. It bleeds. It lusts. It out-Mandingos Mandingo! 3 Theatre's i ltd, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, :� 5 m MON.-Htl. 7:15, 15 liiiiMiliill 7t|, m spRWGFtflD NOT SINCE ‘CAT BALLOU' such a hilariously bawdy movie!” A broken down frontier scout « � te ms up with % drunken v tllPi t lndian wth 3 soc,al f|B«¥ .ft! 1 disease to puf! off 1001 the Great Brothel flwA 1 Robbery of 19081 FM. 8:00, SAT. I.-OO. 4.30. t.-OO. ENDS WTO, HU. 7:00, 9 00, ’‘like Hitch of his form Exquisite U. 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