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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1978 volume:

1978 ATHENIAN Athens High School Athens Illinois DoYouRemember... 3 ALARM Alarm time contains everything happening at AHS from before school to lunch hour — trying to make 1 st hour without an unexcused tardy. . . sleeping in class. . . 7:45 Student Council meetings and Key Club meetings . . . early morning assemblies . . . catching up on sleep in the teacher’s lounge. 4 Athens Community Unit District 213 will undergo a tremendous change next year if the school finances are not increased. Voters have failed one bond referendum and await a second one. The students are faced with severe cutbacks if new revenue is not found. 6 1. Mr Emery cleans up after the staff Christmas breakfast furnished by the administrators. 2. Although snow storms will always be a part of the Athens school year, 3. turmoil centers around whether or not agriculture and FFA will be cut. 4. Art may also be eliminated and 5. AHS will no longer have any cheerleaders if all extra-curricular activities are dropped. 7 From the arrival of yearbooks on the first day of school in the fall to graduation. AHS bustles with activity. But student life includes more than activities, sports and organizations. 1. Nick Primm popping corn for the junior concessions 2. Mark Dunaway enjoying our short lived student lounge 3. Sheila Ethell running off those ' beloved spelling sheets. 4. The first yearbook party was a success 5. Cheerleaders Sheila and Linda selling candy bars for much needed new uniforms. Our school day involves more than just classes. Lunch became more creative this year when 1. Mr. Emery rented a milkshake machine for the cafeteria. 2. The menu offers a slight choice with the addition of chef salads. 3. Dale Dirks practicing basketball and 4. The varsity cheerleaders rehearsing is a common sight. 5. Several students leave Athens at 11:30 every day to attend Area Vocational School in Springfield. 6. Junior class officers total one day’s receipts in our annual magazine sales. 9 FADS REVEAL LIFESTYLES AND IDEAS Each generation attempts to impress upon society their own values, tastes and individuality. 1977 78 students are no different Their choice of clothes, cars, idols, music express their individuality. 1. At formal dances, a wide range of clothing styles can be seen from long gowns and Kjxs to leisure attire. 2. Almost anything can be seen on the feet. Although platforms and boots were • popular.'- old worn out tennis shoes are seldom discarded 3. Indian jewelry is worn by all students 4. Decorating your locker is a popular pastime and Tammy had plenty of help decorating and re decorating hers. 5. The most popular item this year is blue leans — in all styles possible. 10 IN QTYLE 1. Although Star Wars was well attended. AHS students picked Smokey and the Bandit as their favorite flick with Saturday Night Fever right behind. Favorite song of 1977 78 was Staym Alive. Favorite vocalist was Andy Gibb and most popular group — Bee Gees Our students like bumping and bus stopping but slow dancing is the favorite. Casual clothes is the choice over formal clothes and the favorite TV show is What Really Happened to the Class of 65. ’ Most students prefer to drive a Camaro. but many picking a 4 wheel drive truck, will disagree 2.1977 78 is shadowed with the death of the King — Elvis. 3. Skiing in Wisconsin added a needed break to our winter activities 4. Roger Walsh always found time for relaxation, and 5. Working on the yearbook is a never ending job. 11 STUDENT COUNCIL Executive Council. Tammy Brayton, Wade Meteer, Patti Banister. Sec.-Treas. Pam Wilcox, Mrs. Helen Dunn, Sponsor. Student Council. Top Row (left to right) Shellie Ostermeier, Tammy Brayton, Pam Wilcox, Mark Campbell, Dana Jaynes, Kim Manning, Lynne Cooper. Row 2 (left to right) Patti Banister, Jayne Paul, Todd Graham, Brenda Wells, Lisa Primm. Row 1 (left to right) Shirley llsley, Mrs. Dunn, Chris Cliburn, Wade Meteer, Linda Halford Student Council sponsors several activities during the school year for Athens students. They organize roller skating parties, assemblies, dances after ballgames, and Homecoming. This year student council initiated the student lounge for upper classmen in good standing. One highlight was the WDBR All-Star Faculty basketball game. 13 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE Homecoming 1978 was a huge success. Student Council organized many activities for Spirit Week, the highlight of which was the slave auction. 1. Dale Dirks brought a premium price when he was purchased by the freshmen who in turn sold him to the teachers. Dale was such a cute Warrior bunny but his “I love Richard'’ and “I love Robert'’ sign really won us over. 2. Although the freshmen received second place for their float, they won Spirit Week honors. 14 1. Friday's Homecoming Parade brought Spirit Week activities to a close. 2. Although spirits were dampened when the Warriors lost to Pleasant Rams, students looked forward to Saturday evening's dance. 3. Kelly Choate and Dale Dirks were crowned Queen and King. 4. Juniors took second place in hall decoration but first in float. 15 KEY CLUB Key Club Members. Ward Cantrall, Tim Rankin, Stuart Schmidgall. Bob Engel, Dean Abeln, Mark Stott. Jim Engel. Roland Lucht, Wade Meteer, Dwayne Beard. Todd Graham, Stuart Fliege — Advisor, Jim Anderson, Dale Smith, James Wiker, Dale Dirks 16 MU OajLtXkOs -ftfcJy 9 — a £ rra X� Cy ■« «■� — fl- y + .� i - + ' + : t(£ m • € AUm — ■o «✓«’ 4 - d £ Aj£ f Pt et+ajiy j CAa Gu oj - £z c - rjU. .Ua a. £-t£mj fi luu, i) At — GjU - TtcUjuUti 9 4Um JL £ JiCtjt MSOt t tJ UtjKJ - •Mt- 9y . ■ t£Aa i1 4fi-' A � —1 tit+ryu £LjM — ( - +■ dedicate the 1978 Athenian to their parents. We take this opportunity to thank our mothers and fathers for making “the times of our Jives’’ as rewarding as possible. We also wish to pay special respect to those parents who are deceased — Lenora Beiermann, Marjorie Gaedtka, Charles Lott, Lawrence Markey, and Charles Mayfield. L O m QjLi-tAjt fitw VUxiAuJL 9 Q t. -J. 2 o a 7 6� ««tu -QJiL.. Aside from dedicating this annual to our par- ents, we want to express our appreciation for everything you have done'Thank you for your understanding and patience, your sacrifices, and younloyalty, friendship and love We are truly grateful to all these people. 0 U a 7 7$ CUjctij +■ ‘ cLuJQ.JLj£- VtAAJjL r ' 9 JL £ta o +■ Cr-njKAAj iPe- -aAc4, - po-y.c . LKt o yy fLAJuAj £u, JL 4 Ufa tuts. Zuly � v A fajt jirlUi r jjoLj tftWAr — CJiaAita 9 Xt, Ay i«i .« ■ -t (jdJlAaAo ji. 1V- -K. — iW ....__________________ - CAa+U—o irUU � 7 (afy (jtjfUjati n- tT9o-14y —huttajut9 ofUU La - -jJu 0 cXa-21k+hmojLj , — vet ■ ? eJUf o cJzLfti.' 9mh, 3 7y a. l it Q.t ‘As 9 AaJL ■ — (jLJLulmju _ — uJL ifcu Po jJ- � • QojJ-t -iy MeUMt - ' CjU a JCa 9 £ -. JmjtA.-J- AaL9U 4 9 UU M —J9aylrf — 7n� r «. uiv’ - £oZ . a 36exWv4 17 IN THE In the MeanTime includes everything concerning the school day from noon until after school. This is the time for cross country meets . . . baseball games . . . track meets. . . badminton games . . . yearbook meetings . . . after school jobs . . . and other organizations that meet after school. CROSS COUNTRY J 21 TRACK 1978 Track Team Ward Cantrall Dan Campbell Jeff Canterbury Jeff McAffee Roger Walsh Jim Anderson Rick Draughan Robbie Burns Fayne Davis Mark Dunaway Pat Walsh Greg Muller Ron Draughan Coach Jack Roemer YEARBOOK 9TAFF The yearbook staff adopted, as its motto, “When you’re good — people notice.” We endeavor to create the best yearbook possible which will be noticed by AHS students and the Athens community. We put in many hours working with photographers, designing layouts, soliciting ads, and trying to meet deadlines. Although the book takes a lot of time, we work on it because we enjoy it and want to produce a yearbook that will be appreciated by our student body. We welcome all comments and criticisms because we want people to notice that we strive to create a better yearbook each year. (I to r) Debbie Terrell, Shellie Vasconcelles, Vicki Chastain, Carol Fuchs, Kelley Nance, Ruth Thomson, Susan Moss. Matt Sale, Shellie Ostermeier, Diana Chastain, Margaret Gaedtka, Kim Phillips, Kim Nance, Susan Eisenbraun, Advisor Karen Miller o 00 Top Row (I to r) Sue Williams, Brenda Harmenmg. Madonna Markey. Jill Heyen, Georgia Mayfield, Mary Reeves, Vicki Chastain, Joanne Caldwell, Debbie Thompson. Carol Fuchs, Cathy Reeves, Vicki Barbee, Deanna Barbee, Coach Taylor Kneeling (I to r) Linda Halford, Jeri Boyce, Sheila Ethell, Brenda Dunaway, Kathy Ethell, Gail Berndt, Debbie Terrell. Absent from picture Monica Gaston, Beth Dowell 26 Compliments of Mott ■ Henning BASEBALL Top Row (I to r) Coach Sponsler, Les Freer, Bob Balster, Bob Myers. Bob Engel, Jeff Nance, Mike Pusch. Row 2 (I to r) Richard Syberl. Rod Nance, Kevin Walker. Brad Ingram, Dan Gaston, Gary Schilsky Row 1 (I to r) Fayne Davis. Doug Wilcoxon. Dave Baugher, Pat Walsh 28 Compliments of Miller Insurance Agency 29 OVER Overtime contains everything concerning school and happening at school in the evening — Prom . . . Homecoming . . . working on the yearbook. . .wrestling meets . . . basketball games . . . volleyball. . . student council sponsored dances. . . studying . . . skating parties . . . soliciting yearbook ads. 30 TIME 31 32 Compliments of Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals Junior Varsity Volleyball The hard work and dedication of the volleyball players paid off in a successful and memorable season The junior varsity opened their season inexperienced; but as the season progressed, their confidence grew and their skills improved. Many of their opponents were more than a little impressed as they fell victim to the Athens' bump set-spike power. The J.V. went undefeated in Sangamo Conference Play and added a conference trophy to the growing collection. Y I The Varsity also went undefeated in the Sangamo Conference for the third season in a row. Improved defense and a new offense with a sneak’' attack caught opponents off guard and sparked the Warriors to victory. In tournament play the varsity captured second at Delavan, third at the Athens Invitational, first in the District at Mason City, and first in the Virginia Sectional. Congratulations on a great season, girls. 33 VOLLEYBALL Top Row (I to r) Bob Elmore, Phil Cleer, Tim McCoy Row 3 (I to r) Mike Irwin, Les Freer, Bob Walsh, Wayne Yager, Dean Abeln, Matt Oglesby Row 2 (left to right) Vince Smith, Ron Draughn, Albert Jefferies, Greg Muller, Charlie VanMeter Row 1 (left to right) Kevin Parkhurst, Steve DiGiovanna, Dale Jefferies, Sean Newton, Steve Ogden, Steve Juers, manager. Front: Coach Sullivan 38 Champions aren’t born; it takes hard work and sacrifice. Wrestler Grade Weight Record 1 Ron Draughan Fr 98 7 15 1 2 Bob Walsh Jr 138 15 9 0 3 Kevin Parkhurst Jr 119 4 120 4 Mike Irwin Soph 167 8 140 5 Albert Jefferies Fr 126 MOO 6 Charlie VanMeter Fr 132 2 13 0 7 Les Freer Fr 155 1 140 8 Steve Ogden Soph 185 0-30 9 Dean Abeln Soph 145 280 10 Greg Muller Fr 112 5 12 0 11 Bob Elmore Jr 145 150 12 Tim McCoy Soph 119 160 13 Sean Newton Sr 185 13-11 0 14 Steve Digiovanna Sr 119 2050 15 Dale Jefferies Sr Hy 19 8 0 39 VARSITY BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL During a pep assembly. Coach Roemer stated, “The Warriors have been at peace with their opponents. It is time to break that peace.” Our team struggled at the beginning of the season but the varsity came through with some well-deserving wins — over New Berlin, Tri-City (where they scored 19 points in overtime), and Williamsville. The Warriors played well despite some difficult handicaps. For the seniors on our team. Coach Roemer became their sixth coach in six years. Our JV’s finished 11-10 posting big wins over rivals Riverton, Rochester, and Pleasant Plains. GIRLS K . ■ V nr ■Sr ft BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Cheerleading Squad: (left to right) Didl Jaynes, Dana Jaynes, Lori Brady, Jayne Paul, Kim Phillips, Cberie Agrall, Kim Nance, Linda Halford, Cindy Mayfield, Sheila Ethell, Tammy Brayton, Georgia Mayfield. Cheerleaders are sponsored by Mrs. Judi Coady. 46 47 SENIOR TRIP 48 The Senior Trip marked the last time this group of students would be together. For four years the class worked to be able to afford 5 days in Florida. Nothing could dampen their excitement — not sleeping on the bus — not the rain at Disney World — not the two flat tires — not the sunburns — not the wake-up calls — not the monkeys — and not the charisma of Joe Cool. They returned to Athens tired, sunburnt, happy and sad. All that remained for the seniors was finals and commencement. Compliments of Jim Carter Ins. Dunn Paint Co. MY LIFE 1. and 2. Students enioyed the Homecoming Dance whether they listened or danced to Ben Steele 3. The Homecoming court was announced between games during Friday night s match against Pleasant Plains. 4. Spirit week always includes the popular pie eating contest. Representatives from each class devoured the cream pies to the encouragement and or •'queasy” stomachs of the audience. 50 1977 HOMECOMING The slave auction has always been a popular Spirit Week activity. Danny Smith returned for a command performance as our auctioneer. This year the basketball players were also sold to the delight of students and faculty members. Student council realized a nice profit as bidding went Sky High this year. Homecoming Court: Freshman attendants — Richard Dirks, Dana Jaynes; Sophomore attendants — Kevin Cook, Sheila Ethell; Junior Attendants — Greg Giddmgs, Penny Bryant; 1976 King Jett Jaynes; 1977 King and Queen: Dale Dirks and Kelly Choate; 1976 Queen Lisa Blakley; Senior attendants — Cindy Young,'Todd Graham, Julie Lott, John Bednarko, Loretta Beiermann, Brad Ingram. 51 GRADUATION 1978 Compliments of Drs. Goodwin and Stone The 1978 graduating class of Athens High School marked a first — having four seniors tied for the honor of valedictorian with a perfect 4.00 grade point average. These valedictorians are Kim Nance, Margaret Gaedtka, Todd Graham, and Cindy Mayfield Other seniors were also honored with awards during the ceremony. Semi finalist for Vocational Student of the Year — Lana Oliver Perfect Attendance for four years of high school — Tammy Brayton, Melanie Holt, Lisa Weidhuner Illinois State Scholar Awards — Tammy Brayton, Kelly Choate, Dale Dirks, Margaret Gaedtka, Todd Graham, Cindy Mayfield, Kim Nance, Matt Sale SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Prom Court. (I to r) Kevin Parkhurst, Ellen Emmerich, Junior Attendants, Todd Graham, Jody Taylor, Senior Attendants, Madonna Markey. Dale Dirks Queen and King, Julie Lott, Tom Balster, Senior Attendants, Julie Bartlett, Roger Walsh Junior Attendants 55 Saturday Night Fever marked the culmination of months of hopes, frustrations, and work by members of the Junior Class and their sponsor. Students look forward to the prom as the big social event of the year. Buying or making a gown, ordering flowers, renting a tux, getting a suntan, finding an attractive hair style and getting a date are some of the worries that are realized. Prom night is always a special night for Juniors and Seniors as they experience Saturday Night Fever. 57 BONANZA SIRLOIN PIT Petersburg, Jll. Full Line of Steak Dinner , Fish, Chicken, Shrimp All With Salad Bar Complete Line of Childrens’Menus Daily Specials Breakfast;Every Day Try Our Party Room Seats 85 Piano Available Call for Reservations 632 2503 B B FEED SUPPLY Ml red and Allen I jr rail. III-, 62625 Phone: 217—487 7358 Congratulations From ATHENS STATE BANK 66 Years of Sen fn! - 'our Service Needs $1,000,000 m capital Resource IM jtam Wnr i V i Athens, IllinoiJl AB DICK. PRODUCTS COMPANY 2422 S MacAftTHUI IIVD SftlNGHELD. ILLINOIS ONE SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR DUFLICATING CORYING NEEDS MClUSivfpffTlUUTOtsB h • HKTtOJTATK CC ttS • � HO!fVO� T • JM T AJOOIAPM • MIMfOGIAPH • OffWT • AOOCfStlMO MACHIHU • fAMI POIMMO MACMIMtS • COlUTOIS • STAMtM . 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Congratulations from Best W shes to Class of 78 CHASTAIN'S HOME-A-RAMA We Have 14' and 24' Wide Homes to Fit Your Needs Bypass 66 and U.S. N. 66 Springfield, Illinois [McDonald's Springfiel lllin MENARD SERVICE CO. 1215 North Clay Petersburg, llmws Office: 632-3214 Greenview Plant: 968-5361 Warehouse: 632 3236 69 TIME Reprint by special permission of LEARNING, The Magazine for Creative Teaching, January 1978. 1 1978 by Education Today Company, Inc. Time and Again concerns the seniors, underclassmen, faculty, administrators, board members, secretaries, cooks, janitors and bus drivers that we see every day, time and time again. |Fac jl � |fo-6ult Lounge | [Fttxult Lo ngej 71 ATHLETIC BANQUET The Athletic Banquet highlights the sports seasons. Athletes, cheerleaders, mat maids, and managers are honored. One highlight of the evening was the Cheerleader of the Year Award presented to Tammy Brayton Compliments of Robert's Fish Co. and Awards Day honors students in their scholastic achievements and in their efforts in our school organizations. Award areas include math, science, typing, shorthand, accounting, history, perfect attendance, FHA, FFA, yearbook, and music. 1. Paula Miller and Roger Walsh were recognized as exchange students to Mexico and Ecuador. 2. Bob Engel received the John Philip Sousa Award for music achievement. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ■ Faculty 1. Thomas Emery, Superintendent. 2 Mrs. Ann Mitts, High School secretary. 3 Athens School Board Top Row (left to right) Art Jordan, Kenneth Gustafson, James Abeln. Tom Walsh. Seated (left to right) Tom Ostermeier, Ray Thomas — President. Gretchen Parkhurst — Secretary. 4. Lynn Creason, High School Principal. 5 Florence Renken, Unit Secretary. 74 TEACHERS HAVE CLASS 1. Stuart Fleige — science, math 2. Tom Dahl — science enjoys sports and vegetable gardening. 3. Greg Fields — industrial arts 4 Sue Davis — foreign language — likes sewing and traveling. 5 Thelma Barrington — business education. 6 Ben Gaston — unit librarian — enjoys fishing and listening to good music. 75 1 Judy Giehl — art — likes photography and collecting. 2 Mary Jane Hurie — history — enjoys bicycling and sewing. 3 Debra Naab — home economics — likes playing tennis and water skiing. 4 Mary LaKemper — home economics. 76 1. Mike Jeffers — physical education. 2. Holly Henning — English — likes bowling and gardening. 3. Karen Miller — English — enjoys cooking, landscaping, and playing bridge. 4 Helen Dunn — Guidance counselor — likes camping and taking classes 4 Catherine Kniss — English, social studies. 5 Carla Hillman — math. 77 1. Linda Truax — Resource 2 Donna Taylor — physical education — likes painting and playing the guitar 3. Gary Niehaus — music — likes talking on the C.B and gigging on weekends 4 Jack Roemer — guidance counselor — enjoys bowling and camping. 5 Bill Sullivan — drivers education — enjoys sports and building houses 6. Steve Radliff — industrial arts — likes playing slow pitch softball and canoeing. 78 1. Bus Drivers. Wilber Huber, Rita Cerar, Charles Ingram, Carolyn Bryant. Linn Knoles. Chandler Brown. Ben Gaston, Calvin Hall 2. Cooks. Myrtle Nichols. Joanne Kern. Helen Weidhum, Mildred Wells. Helen Calvert 3. Custodians. Larry Withers Jr Hudjins Compliments of Long Nine Museum. Culver-Fancy Prairie Coop What does it mean to be a SENIOR 81 wm r Diana Chastain Kelly Choate Phil Cleer Tom Balster Dwayne Beard SENIORS Tammy Brayton Senior Class Officers David Lott Tom Balster Jody Taylor Kim Phillips 82 John Bednarko Loretta Beiermann George Bennett Class Sponsors Sue Davis Steve Radliff Lon Burris Fred Davidson Steve DiGiovanna Dale Dirks 83 Thomas Balster 9 22 60 5'9 FAVORITES likes: Weekends Dislikes: Potato Soup Ambition: Wealthy, Move to Daytona Destination: Dog Catcher Saying: That’s life. Hangout: I follow my nose Dwayne Beard 1 15 60 Farfel 57 FAVORITES Likes: Speaking Spanish, macaroni, having a good time Dislikes: Favoritism around Athens, people who think they are better than someone else Ambition: To become a bilingual major and to travel around to Spanish speaking countries Destination: To work at something Mike Saying: Oh bull- ! Hangout: Anyplace that is fun John Bednarko 12 18 59 Stubby 57 FAVORITES likes: Cars, getting lost, music, partying, and Tickle Me Pink Ambition; Own a 1932 Ford Coupe, be the richest person in the world, and have Waz, David L, and Dale D. as butlers Destination: Work in a body shop and later have my own shop Saying: Awesome! Oh shut up, Waz. Hangout: Debbie’s and Hide Out Loretta Beiermann 8 7 60 Doc 57 FAVORITES Likes: The idea of early graduation Dislikes: People who hurt others on purpose Ambition: To become ISU’s number 1 spiker Destination: Graduate from college, get a good job, and discover all the things that await me Saying: Life goes on! Hangout: Home Tammy Brayton 4 7 60 57 3 4 FAVORITES Likes: Little kids, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Jesus Dislikes: People who don’t care, and being sick Ambition: To find a cure for some cripplingdiseases, especially those that afflict little kids Destination: A teacher for handicapped kids Saying: Really?! Hangout: Outdoors, on the telephone Lori Ann Burris 9 25 60 5'0 FAVORITES Likes: People who are honest with others and themselves Dislikes: Two faced people Ambition: To be able to have money to help poor people and mentally retarded kids Destination: Get married and have children Saying: Eat a banana peel! Hangout Harbert’sCafe Diana Chastain 6 16 60 5'8 FAVORITES Likes: Bright, clear, warm days Dislikes: Dark, dull days Ambition: Record Recorder Destination: To advance in a yuod job at Haas Bakery Saying: I suppose! Hangout: White Oaks Mall Kelly Renee Choate 12 30 59 5'5 1 2 FAVORITES __ — Likes: Books, movies, people. music and food Dislikes: People who are not loyal to their friends, grasshoppers Ambition. Go to college and become a writer Destination: Lincoln Land and Heaven Saying: What does it not do? Hangout. Calvary Temple Phil Cleer 6 13 60 Flip 6'0 FAVORITES Likes: Motorcycles, fast cars, and girls Dislikes: People who are smarter than me Ambition: To be a member of the S.W.A.T team Destination: Tour the U.S. on a motorcycle Saying: Football, you bet! Hangout: White Oaks Mall Steve DiGiovanna 1 18 60 OiJ 57 FAVORITES Likes: Party and have fun Dislikes: Teachers and rule rules Ambition: Get rich, retire at 35 84 Destination: Farmer : Saying: Oh well. . . Hangout My cabin Dale E. Dirks 12 17 59 Leroy 6'3 . FAVORITES Likes Karla and other special linngs (like Harley s) Dislikes: Slick roads and a slow car Ambition: Togo to college, then make a good living so I retire at Oest.nat.on: To take over Banker Brown's tobl FAVORITES Likes Apricot sours Dislikes: Athens Ambition: To marry money Destination To be happy with my money Saying: I can t, I got to work. Hangout: Ed's apartment o___:__ Saying Barbara Eden 10 29 60iH Susan J Eisenbraun 6 8 60 SJ 5% FAVORITES - _ W Likes: Good Times — truthful people Dislikes: People who label others . Ambition: Take over Montgomery Ward and have a good time doing ■ it Destination: Manager of a retail store and get married later in life ' Saying Socaruchi Hangout: Anywhere I can be found Robert Lynn Engel 12 27 59 Ears 6'3 FAV6RITES Likes: Trudi, food, sports Dislikes Homework, cauliflower Ambition Go to college, get married and farm Destination: Land baron, or an ag leacher Hangout: F rairie, Mac's Margaret Gaedtka 6 10 60 Marg 5'4 FAVORITES Likes: People who are sincere and friendly Dislikes: People who think they're better than everyone else Ambition: To be one of the best accountants around Destination: A housewife, mother and a good bookkeeper on the Saying: You dip! Hangout: Springfield Hangout: Me thinks Springfield Shirley llsley 7 6 60 5'6 FAVORITES Likes: Rock music, dances, good movies and books Dislikes: People who don't stand up for what they think Ambition: First woman president Destination A successful career and a happy family Saying: Help! Hangout: Wherever I can find my friends Brad Ingram 4 22 60 5'10- FAVORITES Likes: Sports, 4WD's Dislikes: Interrelated Ambition: To retire at 30 After three years of work, fun, activities, fulfilling requirements, listening to Mr. Fliege's jokes, passing English and completing those awful spelling sheets, we have finally made it — Seniors. Our senior ID'S reflect our likes and dislikes, our dreams, and hopefully something of ourselves. 1. Margaret Gaedtka and Diana Chastain plan the opening section while 2. Matt Sale works on the senior section. 3. Waz is awarded to the highest bidder and 4. Janet Judd adds finishing touches to her art project. 85 George Dyer Barb Eden Susan Eisenbraun David Hamilton Shirley llsley Brad Ingram Dale Jefferies 86 Robert Engel Margaret Gaedtka Todd Graham Melanie Holt Mark Jones Janet Judd David Keppler 87 Saying: How much? Hangout: Tom’s garage Although the senior class is smallest in number, they participate in the majority of AHS activities and organizations. 1. Sean Newton has lettered in wrestling all four years of high school. 2. Bob Engel runs cross country in the fall, plays basketball in the winter, and pitches for the baseball team in the spring. 3. John Bednarko is another senior who plays basketball. 4. Melanie Holt. Margaret Gaedtka, Diana Chastain, Lore Tomlin and Shirley llsley are the senior members of our wrestling cheerleadmgs, the Mat Maids. Dale Jefferies 3 2 60 Jeff FAVORITES Ukes: Sports, 4WD Dislikes: Government, Interested, my Datsun Ambition: Marry Pam and get out on our own Destination: Sooner or later own and operate a big orchard Hangout: Pam s house, the Runway, the river — in that order Mark Jones 7 31 60 Wally 5'10 FAVORITES Likes: Women Dislikes: Flat tires Ambition: To be on the Gong Show Destination: Have a long life Saying: Oh sure. Hangout: Mac’s on McArthur Janet Judd 8 21 60 Jan Shorter than Mrs. Miller FAVORITES Likes: Hearts, John, little bitty rabbits Dislikes: People who think they're better than others Ambition: To become a millionaire and move to Florida by Daytona Beach Destination: Get married and become a secretary or accountant Saying: That's the breaks. Hangout John’s house Brenda Kern 3 27 59 Carrot 5'5 3 4 FAVORITES Likes: Rick, rock music, movies Dislikes: Myrtle’s cooking, semester exams Ambition: To be a pre school teacher Destination: To be a married mother and maybe a teacher Saying: Don’t bug me. Hangout: Rick’s house and McArthur David Lett 5 16 60 Cowboy 6'1 2 FAVORITES Ambition. To be a big successful rancher Saying: Oh shut up. Waz! , Hangout: R.R. 3 Petersbu Julie Lott 10 8 60 5'5 FAVORITES: Likes: Getting lost, people Dislikes: Authority in people who don’t have it Ambition: Be rich Destination: Be what I wanted in the first place . . . rich! Saying: Oh shut up, Waz1 Hangout: Debbie s Cindy Maisenbacher 4 14 60 Maise 5'3 FAVORITES Likes: Volleyball Dislikes: People who nark! Ambition: To become rich and famous Destination: Secretary for the State Saying: Say What Hangout: Albie’s Madonna Markey 10 23.60 George 57 FAVORITES Ukes: Volleyball Dislikes Depressed people Ambition: To marry a rich guy and never have to work Destination: Work in some kind of secretarial work Saying Pease Hangout: Danny’s truck Bradley Martin 8 13 60 5'11 FAVORITES Ukes: Food and girls Dislikes People who think they are better than everyone else Ambition To rock and roll around the world Destination: To be a recording tech Saying: Dit it Hangout: Brad C.’s or wherever Cynthia Elizabeth Mayfield 5 26 60 Cindy 5'8 FAVORITES Ukes: Music, dancing, swimming, baking, shopping, having fun, and honest people Dislikes: Failing Ambition: To be healthy, wealthy, and wise Destination: Dietician Wade Meteer 2 16 60 5'10 FAVORITES Ukes: Home Ec. Dislikes: English Ambition: To be rich Destination: I will be a millionaire. Hangout: Bert's Texaco Karen Miller 9 60 5'4 Rodney Mitchell 8 27 60 Rotney 5'10 FAVORITES Ukes Food and music Ambition: To share the toy I've found in Jesus with everyone, in music and song, and to have a certain special person share it with me. Destination: Goto college, receive Bible and music background, and let God lead me (and her) where he wants us Saying: God is Love Hangout Ken s house Kim Nance 1 5 60 5'4 FAVORITES Likes: Music, Aggravation, and family get togethers Dislikes: Two faced people, the flu, and irate people on the phone Ambition: To get out of AHS as sane as possible for the rest of my life Destination: A future with a successful job and happy home life Saying: SOYSS Hangout: Sherman, III. and Pizza Hut on Sunday nights Jackie Nation 9 21 60 Jack 5'5 FAVORITES Likes: Duane (D.J.), wrestling, goofing off, Boston and Styx Dislikes: People who hurt others Ambition: To become a clerk- typist and secretary Destination: To have fun, then get married Saying: You're kiddm? Hangout: Luers parking lot and the strip, mostly, Duane's house Sean Newton 9 19 59 Big Fig 6'2 FAVORITES Ukes: Fun! Dislikes: Work Ambition: General practitioner (M.D.) Destination: Wrestling coach Saying: Stick in the half Hangout: Weight machine Lana Oliver 1 15 60 Shortly 5'2 1 2 FAVORITES Ukes: Rock music, and driving around Dislikes: People who think they know it ail and they don't Ambition. To be Peter Frampton’j personal secretary Destination: An average typist Saying. Leave me alone! Hangout: Wherever my friends are Shellie Ostermier 8 5 60 5'2 FAVORITES Ukes: Go to movies, listen to records, have a lot of friends, and read books Dislikes: When people talk behinc other's backs Ambition: Be a doctor Destination: To be good at whatever I do and raise a happy family Saying: I don’t know. Hangout: Going to and doing things with my friends Bob Paul 12 23 59 5'12 FAVORITES Ukes: Goofing off, food, being with friends Dislikes: Getting dressed up, unnecessary schoolwork Ambition: Be a little farmer Destination: Being a big farmer Hangout: LLCC Kim Phillips 10 25 60 Pookie 5 5 FAVORITES Ukes: Dave Dislikes: Lobster, icy roads Ambition: Move out of the state, run my own business, and live near the mountains Destination: A job in Springfield and a home in rural Athens Saying I m sure. Hangout Home (but only when I have company) Dan Poteet 9 10 60 5'10 FAVORITES Ukes: Cars Dislikes: School Ambition: Have money Destination: To be on Surpreme Court Saying: Who cares? Hangout: Mac’s 89 Brenda Kern David Lott Julie Lott Cindy Mayfield Karen Miller Rod Mitchell Kim Nance 90 Cindy Maisenbacher Madonna Mar key Brad Martin Wade Meteer Jackie Nation Sean Newton Lana Oliver 91 1. Seniors may elect to take Interrelated their senior year. In interrelated they attend school until noon then work in the afternoon at a career related job. 2. Our last game of the season marked the end of basketball for senior co- captams Dave Lott and Dale Dirks. 3. Steve Bowsher transferred from Williamsville during his senior year. 4. David Hamilton volunteered to participate in one of our school assemblies. 5. The last home game of the year was declared Senior Night where basketball players, managers, band members and cheerleaders were honored. Anita Redding 10 13 60 Sweet pea 5'6 FAVORITES Likes: Pizza Dislikes: Authority Ambition: To succeed in life, marry, and be happy Destination: Most likely a housewife Saying: Johnny! Hangout: Debbie’s Matthew D. Sale 12 27 59 Matt 5' 11 FAVORITES Likes: Fast cars, girls Dislikes: Slow cars Ambition: Millionaire computer engineer Destination Poor house Saying: Very carefully! Hangout. Springfield Jody Taylor 2 6 60 Jod 5'5 FAVORITES Ukes: To have fun Dislikes: Fake personalities Ambition: Wifb of a rock star Destination: Social worker Saying You’ve got to be kidc Hangout: In a green Monte C Lore Tomlin 12 16 59 54 FAVORITES Likes Having fun on weekends Dislikes. People who think they are better than others Ambition: To be a private secretary Destination. To get married and have a happy life Saying: You know! Hangout: Luers parking lot and the strip Bobette Wasilewski 4 28 60 5'7 FAVORITES Ukes: Ron Tolle and Bob Seger albums Dislikes: Liver and onions Ambition: To get out of Athens and be free of its gossips and hypocrites Destination. To marry that certain guy and be a happy wife and mother David Wasilewski 12 11 59 Waz 5'11 FAVORITES Ukes: Cars, partying, getting lost Ambition: Become a ranger at 92 Yellowstone National Par It Destination: Work at Newfclerr, reman of work crew ying: Hit me. Mr. Bartender Hangout: Debbie's, Martin’s Tavern Lisa Kay Weidhuner 8 20 60 5'5 . FAVORITES Likes Fried mushrooms, shrimp, spaghetti; must I go on? Dislikes: Chocolate that makes your face breakout! Ambition To be a professional secretary and at the same time, make Brad happy Destination: To marry Brad and, m time, have a little girl named Startyn Saying: Some people! Hangout Cretter's Lot Usa Wells 1 5 60 Lis 5'6 FAVORITES Ukts Snow, feather pillows, and baby ducks A Dislikes; Anyone who believes Ambition To become a famous writer and live in a mansion Destination To become a good secretary, and to make a special person very happy Saying: Guess what happened now? Hangout Where friends are Rick Woodrum 12 28 59 6'1 FAVORITES Likes: Sports, being basketball manager Destination: Help being manager Cindy Young 7 14 60 Mold 5'8 FAVORITES lakes: Volleyball, a 6'2 basketball star Dislikes: Crazy drivers Ambition: Marry a rich man and move away from Athens forever Destination: Find a career and later marry Saying: Hot dogs and mosquito bites Hangout: Norman Howard Johnson's Senior Night recognized Dave Lott, Bob Engel, Rick Woodrum, Dale Dirks, Sean Newton. Shirley llsley, Cindy Mayfield, Kim Nance, Tammy Brayton and kneeling Todd Graham, John Bednarko, Dwayne Beard. Senior cheerleader Kim Phillips was absent for the picture. 93 Bobette Wasilewski David Wasilewski Lisa Weidhuner Shellie Ostermeier Bob Paul Kim Phillips Jody Taylor Dan Poteet Anita Redding Matt Sale Lore Tomlin Lisa Wells Rick Woodrum Cindy Young JUNIORS Patty Banister Kathy Barlow Julie Bartlett Dave Baugher L sa Bee knot Lon Brady Candi Brayton Karen Bryant Penny Bryant Dan Campbell WardCantrall Chris Cliburn LoriCoady Libby Cole Candy Conover Lynne Cooper Karen Walsh PalWaKh Robert Walsh Roger Walsh Angie WasdewsKi Mary J Williams Tim Wires Kevin Walker PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 96 SOPHOMORES Dean Abten Chene Agraii NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Deanne Barber BobBalster Dixie Bell Keith Bound Jeri Boyce Robbie Burnt Joanne Caldwell Mark Campbell Jeff Canterbury Vicki Chastam Andy Cole Kevin Cook 98 Georo Mayfield Jttl McAfef True McAfee fim McCoy Kuri Messerv'tth PauMlfclMf Todd Patterson Jayne Paul Kitty Phipps Lisa Primm 99 Sue Williams Linda Wiseman Eva Withers Pam Woodrum Scot! Wood rum Vick Woods Michelle Buhc Charlotte Bush Curt Campbell Mar Campbell Billy Carter Kelley Douglas Ron Draughan Brenda Dunaway Ben Dyer Jim Easley BiM Eden Jeff Edmiston Julie Emmerich Kathy E then 100 Robb � Snell R $onnem er Kev n Stmh Cara Stolsek La- Strode Richard Syben Freshman Class Officers, (left to right) Robert Dirks. Vice President; Billy Carter. President. Mark Campbell. Treasurer. Brian Bell, Secretary; Sophomore Class Officers, (top to bottom) Vince Smith. President; T. J. Lawson, Treasurer; Sheila Ethell. Vice President; Beth Dowell, Secretary Junior Class Officers, (left to right) Ellen Emmerich, Treasurer; Penny Bryant. President, Lori Brady. Vice President Not Pictured 102 Pam Dixon BACK IN Back In Time allows us to stop for a few moments and reflect on what happened in 1977-78 at AHS. As the 1978 Athenian comes to a close we pause to remember the crazy things that happened in classes ... the dances. . . the good assemblies and bad assemblies ... the ballgames ... the snowstorms and the devastating ice storm . . . and the changes our school has undergone. 104 TIME 105 Student Librarians I Speech Contest Contestant Tammy Brayton High School Librarians. Top Row (I to r) Mike Irwin, Pam Bayse, Dion Holt. Kneeling (I to r) Roland Lucht, David Thomson 106 NATIONAL HONOR QOCIETY The National Honor Society is a very prestigious, exclusive organization. Membership is based upon grade point average but not grade point average alone. Each year the faculty votes on each candidate that has fulfilled the grade point requirement. Membership is then based upon a combination oi the students character, his service and leadership ability. NATIONAL VThonor SOCIETY Vi yM ■ y Provisional Members Roland Lucht Sheila Ethell Vince Smith Carol Fuchs ShellieOstermeier Dwayne Beard Matt Sale Linda Halford Kevin Walker Kelley Nance Sean Newton Ruth Ellen Thomson Madonna Markey Pam Wilcox Compliments of Menard County Farm Bureau 107 QPORTS SCORES Girls Junior Varsity w T W T 13 Mason City 38 19 Mason City 37 10 Balyki 24 39 Balyki 61 33 Easton 18 33 Easton 35 13 Mt. Pulaski 22 24 Mt. Pulaski 54 12 N H Mid 17 33 N H Mid 29 26 Porta 33 31 Porta 68 38 Auburn 31 40 Auburn 41 18 Forman 42 23 Forman 58 40 Greenview 30 Freshman Basketball W T 45 llliopolis 59 44 Auburn 42 55 Tri-City 61 56 Williamsville 52 59 Mason City 78 62 Pleasant Plains 73 31 Porta 68 53 Auburn 45 68 Williamsville 63 Junior Varsity Volleyball Varsity Volleyball Springfield High 14-20 12-20 Springfield High 20-8 20 13 Glenwood 20-14 20-12 Glenwood 2119 20-14 Chandlerville 2119 20-1 Chandlerville 20 1 20-15 Lanphier 20 10 20-10 Lanphier 20-14 20-4 New Holland 20 7 20-7 New Holland 20-5 20-1 Virginia 17-20 20 22 Virginia 17-20 206 20 16 Ashland 20-6 20-18 Ashland 20-6 20 3 Rochester 20 9 20 14 Rochester 20-5 20 9 Pleasant Plains 22 20 20-17 Pleasant Plains 20 17 20 19 20-5 Sacred Heart 19-21 11-20 Sacred Heart 14 20 12-20 Tri-City 208 20-10 Tri-City 18 20 20 12 20-18 Mason City 209 20-9 Mason City 20-8 20 8 Williamsville 20 2 20-6 Williarnsville 20 3 20-5 Porta 20-0 20-6 Porta 13-20 17-20 Laston 202 20 2 Easton 20 0 20 14 Riverton 20-8 20-11 Riverton 20-9 20-11 Balyki 20 16 20-10 Balyki 20 3 20 1 Pleasant Plains 20-13 20-3 Riverton 20-17 20 5 Normal 16 20 20 18 10-20 Glenwood 20-10 21-19 Clinton 20 6 20 9 Delevan 20 22 20 18 13-20 Metamora 21-19 20 12 New Holland 20-15 20-15 Porta 20 10 20-12 Delavan 12 20 20-17 20 JO Tri City 20 7 16-20 20-17 Quincy Notre Dame 11 20 8 20J 108 Varsity Basketball W T 59 Wapella 62 65 Green Valley 59 53 New Holland Mid 48 48 Mason City 67 47 Pleasant Plains 66 58 Easton 56 73 Virginia 54 50 Mt. Pulaski 94 48 A Auburn 60 54 Pleasant Plains 69 72 Ashland 71 54 Stonmgton 65 68 Balyki 83 44 Forman 47 60 Ashland 50 66 Chandlerville 68 48 Riverton 91 56 Rochester 75 54 Greenview 58 74 llliopolis 79 54 Porta 1 73 New Berlin 63 91 Tri-City 74 63 Williamsville 57 59 Warrensburg-Latham 74 Girls Varsity W T 19 Mason City 37 39 Balyki 61 33 Easton 35 24 Mt. Pulaski 54 33 N H Miu 29 31 Porta 68 40 Auburn 41 23 Forman 58 40 Greenview k 30 1977- 1978 Junior Varsity W 7 47 Mason City 76 55 P. Plains 47 53 Mt. Pulaski 91 41 Auburn 38 82 Balyki 41 59 Forman 89 73 Ashland 69 85 Easton 59 82 Chandlerville 59 70 Riverton 36 46 Rochester 57 52 Greenview 65 60 llliopolis 49 66 Porta 73 76 New Berlin 62 69 Tri-City 73 48 Virginia 59 72 Williamsville 74 78 Riverton 65 60 Williamsville 63 63 Rochester 58 FHA MEMBERS Linda Halford Dixie Bell Cherie Agrall Penny Yocum Robin Shell Brenda Dunaway Paula Miller Barb Lockhart Brenda Harmening Carol Fuchs Pam Wilcox Monica Gaston Jill Heyen Sheila Ethel I Georgia Mayfield Beth Dowell Joanne Caldwell Susan Moss Lisa Primm Trudi McAfee Sue Williams Phyllis Roemer Kathy Ethell Cathy Reeves Pauline Davis Vicki Chastain Tammy Brayton Shellie Ostermeier Cindy Mayfield Vicki Muller Penny Bryant Shellie Vasconcelles Carolyn Schmidgall Patti Banister Cindy Kern Julie Emmerich Madonna Markey Cindy Maisenbacher Lori Lott Sheryl Dixon Karen Todd Sandy Hall Mary Reeves Mary Ann Moss FHA Officers. (I to r) Madonna Markey — President, Cindy Maisenbacher — V President, Sandy Hall — Recreation Chr., Mrs. LaKemper — Advisor, Susan Moss — Program Chr, Cindy Mayfield — Treasurer, Shellie Ostermeier — Secretary. 110 FUTURE AMERICANS FFA MEMBERS Windell Milner Don Thompson Albert Jefferies Jeff Canterbury Jeff McAfee Curt Campbell Stuart Schmidgall Rick Woodrum Scott HenrfVson Charlie VanMeter Billy Carter Brian Bell Robert Dirks Richard Dirks Mark Campbell Jon Ward Dale Jefferies Michael Milner Wade Meteer Dale Dirks Lee Strode FHA Officers, (left to right) Jon Ward — Sentinel, Jeff Canterbury — Treasurer, Dale Dirks — Vice-President, Dale Jefferies — President. Kneeling Jeff McAfee — Recording Secretary THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE ill Students enrolled In foreign language may elect to travel to Mexico with Miss Davis during Easter vacation. The Mexico Trip enables our students to experience an entirely different culture and to broaden their education. 112 Compliments of Willis Auto Supply Spanish Club Top Row (I to r) Mark Campbell, R Dirks. Bob Engel, Roger Walsh, Mark Dunaway, Pam Woodrum, Kelley Nance. Lynne Cooper. Kim Manning, Patti Banister, Dede Bollman, Miss Davis, advisor Row 3 (I to r) Lori Lott, Mary Reeves, Debbie Terrell, Gail Berndt, Jill Heyen, Carol Fuchs, Brenda Harmenmg, Barb Lockart. Row 2 (I to r) Ellen Emmerich, Sheryl Dixon, Julie Emmerich, Ron Draughan, Jayne Paul, Vicki Chastain, Beth Dowell, Joanne Caldwell, Candy Conover, Ruth Ellen Thompson Row 1 (I to r) Cindy Kern, Cara Stolsek, Brenda Dunaway, ShellieOstermeier. Paula Miller, Linda Halford. Cindy Mayfield, Pam Wilcox, Kim Nance. 113 Dear Friends, My marvelous experience in this country has ended, and with it my happy and delightful stay in Athens High School, the most marvelous and fun school I have ever seen. A high school is a guide, a friend that leads us by the hand, teaching and showing us all that life has pre- pared for us, so that when we will have our destiny already made and we will look back dreaming of returning to be children and able to run freely full of joy and happiness. This is when we thank this school and its teachers. This is my opportunity to thank you, friends, for giving me the opportunity to share with you the most marvelous experience of my life. But the time has come to say “good-bye.” I can only say “Thank you and I will never for- get you. I am your Chilean friend forever. 115 116 Jazz Band: Jim Engel, Mark Dunaway, Sheila Ethell, Phyllis Roemer, Cindy Mayfield, Patti Banister, Roger Walsh, Jerri Boyce, Charlie Van Meter, Scott Henrikson, Mark Stott, Dale Smith, Tim Rankin, David Thomson, Bob Engel. Candy Conover, Rick Krofchick Marching Band and Concert Band: Shellie Vasconcelles. Kathy Ethell. Vicki Chastain. Joanne Caldwell, Susan Moss. Georgia Mayfield, Mr. Niehaus, Kevin Stich, Beth Dowell, Susan Kimmons, Gene Walsh, Jerri Boyce, Dale Smith, Phyllis Roemer, Candy Conover, Ellen llsley, Tim Rankin, Pam Wilcox, Rick Krofchick. Scott Henrikson, Jim Engel, Debbie Terrell, Tammy Brayton, Shirley llsley. Lori Freer, Bob Engel, Kevin Walker, Les Freer, Rick Sybert, Bob Anderson. Cindy Mayfield, Karen Todd, Carol Fuchs. Sean Newton, Jayne Paul, Mark Stott, Robin Snell, Charlie Van Meter, Cara Stolsek, David Thomson, Director Mr. Gary Niehaus 117 DO YOU We remember the good times we've had, the bad times we've had, and all those times in between REMEMBER? THE TIMES OF YOUR LIFE ... tJ We pause to remember 1. The student council dances, 2. Gus and Roger enjoying American Lit. before studying for finals and, 3. The countdown until school's out. 4. The Industrial Arts Club took time to give the teacher's lounge a much needed face lift. Enabling 5. the faculty to relax in luxurious surroundings. 6. We also remember David Richardson proving how crazy he is, 7. students trying to ignore the camera and 8. Nancy Dougherty modeling for art. 9. As the school year ends only the empty halls echo the times of 1977-78. 119 Your freinds say they’ll keep in touch, but you know they won’t. Your teachers say come back and see them. And you know you won’t. Maybe someday it won't matter. But right now it hurts a little. And what do we remember? As the 1977 78 school year draws to a close we, the senior editors, stop to reflect on everything that has happened during the year. At this time of the year we are both sad and excited about the end approaching. We will always remember the time spent listening to Mr. Fliege's jokes. Many of us were active in the different clubs and organizations and sports the school offered. Building floats for the Homecoming parade and planning the Prom will always bring back memories. Some of us were fortunate to travel to Mexico. Not all of our memories are pleasant as we recall cramming for tests, getting caught skipping school, doing endless spelling sheets, running laps in P.E., wading through the parking lot, and smelling some of the disasters produced in foods when the ovens wouldn't cooperate. The school year also included a period of tension, when friendships were broken, when schedule conflicts arose and the uncertainty concerning the referendum. The end of the year will always feature a bittersweet quality but the times of our life will never be forgotten. 120