Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1966 volume:

s lL The Tiger CONTENTS Administration........................................................................Page 5 Classes...............................................................................Page 11 Activities............................................................................Page 33 Sports................................................................................Page 55 Advertising . Page 67 Pat § Sal's Message Again the time of year has come when we, the editors, wish to explain the reasons for printing this 66 Tiger. During our twelve years of school together, we have been good friends. We have made many new friends and have lost many old friends; but we have always stuck together through thick and thin These people that have crossed our path, will always be remembered. Throughout our lives, we will always have friends, some of whom we will never meet. Among these are the boys in Viet Nam. You may ask why we consider these boys our friends. We do so for one main reason--they are fighting for us and for our world peace. We want to show our appreciation to these boys in their strive for democracy and liberty. Our second reason for printing this book is to capture for the future the memory of the events and happenings at A. H. S. this year. We want to show how we can stick together as a team, a class, and a school as a whole. We, Sally Floming and Pat Schaefer, the editors of the '66 Tiger, would like to thank everyone for all the help given us in making this book the best we could possibly do. We want to thank Mrs. Akulow especially for the guidance and advice she has given us throughout the year. We appreciate everything she did for us. Without her, this book wouldn't be the great success that it has been. We would like to thank Mr. Bernard for his help in taking pictures. We would like to thank the Senior Class of '66 for selling as many ads as they did. Without the money from these ads, this book wouldn't be possible. I, Pat Schaefer, would like to thank Sally for helping me do those things that I would not have been able to do alone; and I, Sally Sue Floming, wish to thank Pat for the many contributions and wonderful ideas she put forth into this book to make it the very biggest success. As the end of the year draws near, the Seniors hate to think of the one word that has been in their vocabulary for a long time. This one word seems to be good-bye . To most people, good-bye means good wishes until our next meeting. To the Seniors, good-bye means good wishes wherever you may go, and never again enlighten the halls of A. H. S. as a student. The Editors Sally Sue Floming and Pat Schaefer The 1966 graduating class and the annual staff wish to dedicate this book to the past, present, and future. Through this dedication, we wish to express in some small way our gratitude to those who have helped us and to those who are presently guiding us so that we may reach the goals which we have set for our future. PAST Hearing the word past reminds us of the trials and sacrifices our parents have undergone for our sake. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for the love and understanding they have bestowed upon us. PRESENT Hearing the word present makes us think of the teachers and how they are helping us develop intellectually, socially, and physically. These parents and teachers to whom we have referred from the past and the present, have influenced the achieving of our future goals. FUTURE Hearing the word future makes us realize the importance of the goals we have set for ourselves. We must strive to reach these goals, keeping in mind the importance of efforts toward world peace. 3 PRINCIPAL: Mr. William Schehl Principal s Message SECRETARY: Barbara Snider I would like to thank the students, parents, school staff, and board members for the fine support and cooperation given to our school in the past year. The mutual efforts by these people created a friendly educational atmosphere that was an enjoyment and beneficial experience for all. A special note of thanks and congratulations are in order to the Senior Class of 1966. The boys and girls of this class are leaving an academic and athletic record unsurpassed in the history of our school. The example they set will be a guideline for future classes of Atkinson. In closing, I would like to give a personal thanks to all the people who have made the past nine years the most pleasant and rewarding years of my life. SUPERINTENDENT: Mr. John F. Nolan Administration COOKS JANITORS LEFT TO RIGHT: Hannah Louise Billiet, Mary Apple-man, and Elsie Minnaert. JANITORS: Florence Buysse, and William Schopp. (Woody) BUS DRIVERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Lievens. Frank Van Vooren, Fred VanVooren, Mary Ellen Hamer, Doris Croegaert, and George Steel. CAFETERIA HELP LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry VanDeVoord, JoAnn Ackerson, Rick Clark, and Linda DeGrave. OFFICE HELP LEFT TO RIGHT: Ninette Wildemuth, Ronnie Croegaert, Lyn Haars, Patsy Gleason, Joe Buysse, Johnetta Lackey, Sally Sue Floming, Barb Snider, School Secretary, Cory Atwell, Rick Clark, Bob Angus, Dewey Floming, and Jean Sears. 6 Earl Noard, President B o a r d Elmer Minnaert, Secretary O f Connie Nicol Lester Buysse E d u c a t • i o n William Sears Clifford Rahn 7 Lawrence Powell School John Bernard Algebra I, II Physics Geometry Trig. Angelina Akulow Business Education William Schehl English I, II Coach-P. E. Driver's Training Dorothy Stiner Study Hall William Davis History Sociology Coach-P. E. Marie Ann Hoffman P. E. (2nd semester) Faculty Joseph Glattly Band Ralph Morns Vocational Agriculture Leticia Esquivel English I, III, IV Spanish I, II June Powell Home Economics Chorus Norma Mosher P. E. (1st semester) Graduating Class of 1966 FIRST ROW: Barb Dobbels, Bob Angus. Ronnie Estes, Ronnie Croegaert. Libby Oldt, Johnetta Lackey, Ruthann Carlson, Dave DeBrock. Devonne Carlson, Barb Vandcrsnick, Tom DeGrave, Dennis Moon, Gary Claeys, Sue Arnold. SECOND ROW: Edity Couve, Sally Sue Floming, Janis Erickson, Darla Roegicrs, Mike VanDeVoord, Roger Carton, Dennis Baker, Dan Brieser, Jim Powell, Joe Buysse, Jim Gentry, John Burden, Doug Yordy, Jim DeGeeter, Dan Smith, Bill Diericx, Jim Dwyer, Pat Schaefer. VALEDICTORIAN F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Points and Projects 2, Secretary 3, 1st Vice-President 4, F.T.A. 2,3,4, Reporter 4, Librarians 2, 3, 4, President 4, G. A. A. 2,3,4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Octet 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 4, Annual Staff 4, Crisco Homemaker Award 3, DAR Award 4 SALUTATORIAN EDITH COUVE ADVISOR MR. JACKSON BOB ANGUS F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer 2, 3, President 4, Student Council 1, 3,4, Vice-PresidentS, President 4, Science Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4, Class President 1, Newspaper 3, Football 1,2, 3,4, Basketball 1,2, Track 1,2,3. 4, Varsity Club 3,4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose CLASS COLORS Green Gold V- CLASS SONG Somewhere CLASS MOTTO The foundation of life is built with the bricks of Character. SUE ARNOLD DENNIS BAKER G. A. A. 1,2,3,4, Points 2, Vice Pres. 4, F.H. A. 1.2. 3,4. F.T. A. 4, Drama 4, Chorus 1, 2.3,4, Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Junior Octet 1,2, Senior Octet, 3,4, Newspaper Staff 3,4, Editor 4, Annual Staff 3, Class Secretary 1, Class Vice President 3, Homecoming Attendant 4, Sweetheart Queen 4, Play 4, Cheerleader Captain 4 JOHN BURDEN Transferred from Annawan 2, F.F.A. 2,3,4, Varsity Club 3,4, Football 2,3, 4, Basketball 2, Baseball 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 2,3,4, Football 1,2, 3,4, F.F.A. 2,3,4, Track 2,4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 DAN BRIESER JOE BUYSSE Student Council 1, 2,3, Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2,3, 4, Track 1, 2,3,4, Class President 2, Class Treasurer 3, Science Club 2,3, Varsity 2, 3,4, Vice President 4, F. T. A. 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Boys Ensemble 1, 2,3,4, Drama Club 4, Play 4, Homecoming King 4 13 DEVONNE CARLSON F. H.A. 1,2,3, 4, G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4, F. T. A. 2,3,4, Librarians Club 2,3,4, Chorus 1.2,3, 4, Octet 2,3,4, Trio 2,3,4, Band 1, Class Treasurer 4, Newspaper Staff 1, Annual Staff 3, 4, McCall's Teen Fashion Board 4, Betty Crocker Homemaker Award 4 GARY CLAEYS RUTHANN CARLSON Basketball 1, Football, Manager 1,3, Class Secretary 3, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2.3, 4, Points and Projects 3, Secretary 4, G. A. A. 1,2, 3.4, Points 3, F.T. A. 2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4, Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Trio 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 3,4, Newspaper 1,4, Annual Staff 3,4, Band 1, Spanish Club 4, Class Vice President 4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 RONNIE CROEGAERT F. F. A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4, Drama Club 4, Science Club 3, 4, Vice President 4, Football 1, 2,3,4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1,2, 3,4, Varsity Club 2,3, 4, Class Vice President 1,2, F.T. A. 4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 ROGER CARTON Football 1, 2, 3,4, Baseball 1, 2, 3.4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 2,3,4, Boys Ensemble 1,2, 3.4, Chorus 1.2, 3, 4, F.F.A. 4, Drama Club 4, Play 4 TOM DE GRAVE Transferred from Geneseo 2, Football 2,3,4. Track 2,4, F. F, A. 4, Varsity Club 3,4, F. T. A. 4, Class President 4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 DAVE DEBROCK F.F. A. 4. Varsity Club 2,3,4, Track 1, 2,3,4, Basketball 1, 2, Football 1,2,3, 4 JIM DE GEETER Football 1, Manager 2, Chorus 1, F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4, Science Club 2, 4, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Newspaper 4, Band 1, 2,3,4, Dance Band 2, 3, 4 BILL DIERICX F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3,4, President 4, Track 2,3,4, Football 1,2,3,4, Basketball Manager 2 BARBARA DOBBELS F. H. A. 1, 2,3,4, G. A. A. 2,3.4, Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Newspaper Staff 15 JIM DWYER F.F. A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2,3, Vice President 4, Science Club 3,4, President 4, Chorus 1, 2 SALLY SUE FLOMING F, H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. President 4, G. A. A. 1, 2,3,4, Points 4, Librarian 1, Student Council 1, 2, 4, Drama Club 4, Play 4, F. T. A. 4, Newspaper Staff 2, Annual Staff 4, Spanish Club 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3,4, Homecoming Attendant 2, Sweetheart Attendant 4 JAMIS ERICKSON F.T.A. 4, G.A.A. 2.3,4, F. H. A. 1, 2,3,4, Public Relations 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Octet 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Newspaper Staff 4, Annual Staff 3, 4, Band 1, Dance Band 1, Class President 3 JIM GENTRY F.F. A. 2.3,4, F.T.A. 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3 RONNIE ESTES Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2,3, 4, Baseball 3,4, Varsity Club 3, 4, Sweetheart King 4 LIBBY OLDT Chorus 1, 2, 3,4, Drama 4, Play 4, F. T. A. 3,4, Secretary 4, G. A. A. 1,2,3, 4, President 4, F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Recreation 4, Cheerleader 2,3,4, Octet 3, 4, Newspaper Editor 4, Class Secretary 4, Homecoming Queen 4 JOHNETTA LACKEY DENNIS MOON Football 1, Student Council 1, Band 1,2, 3,4, President 3, 4, F.F. A. 2,3,4, Reporter 3, 4 it Transferred from Maquoketa, Iowa 4, G. A. A. 4, F. H. A. 4, F. T. A. 4, Drama 4, Play 4, Chorus 4, Trio 4, Annual Staff 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Librarian Club 4, Sweetheart Attendant 4 DARLA ROEGIERS F. A. 2,3,4, Varsity Club 1, !. 3,4, Treasurer 4, Track 1,2, 1.4, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. Baseball 1.4. Football 4, Manager 1,2 17 3 PAT SCHAEFER DAN SMITH Transferred from St. Mary's Academy, Nauvoo, Illinois 2, F. H. A. 3,4, G.A.A. 2,3,4, Treasurer 4, Tigerette 2, Band 2, Drama Club 4, Treasurer 4, Play 3, 4, Librarians 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2,3, 4, Octet 2,3,4, F, T.A. 3,4, Newspaper 4, Trio 3, 4, Annual Staff 3, 4, Editor 4 VERNON VAN DE VOORD F. F. A. 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Play 4, Spanish Club 4, Treasurer 4, Annual Staff 2,3,4, Business Manager 4, Drama Club 4, Newspaper 4, Librarians 3. 4, F.T. A, 4 Science Club 1,2,3, 4, Basketball 1, 2,3,4, Football 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1,2,3, 4, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Drama Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Play 2,3,4, F.T, A. 3,4, Student Council 2, Class Secretary 2, Band 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2,3, 4, Homecoming Attendant 4 DOUG YORDY F. H.A. 1, 2,3,4, G.A.A. 1.2. 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Octet 3, 4, Drama 4, Play 4, Band 1, 2, Librarian 4, F.T.A. 4, Annual Staff 4 BARBARA VANDERSNICK Varsity Club 1, 2,3, 4, Play 4. Science Club 1,2,3, 4, Band 1,2, 3,4, F.T. A. 2,3,4, Drama 3, 4, Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Baseball 1.2, 3. 4, Track 3, 4 CLASS OFFICERS AND GRADUATION AWARDS Top to Bottom: Devonne Carlson. Treasurer, Dave DeBrock, Pres., Johnetta Lackey, Secretary. Home Ec. Award, Ruthann Carlson Ag. Award, Bob Angus DAR Award-Edith Couve Band Award-Dennis Moon Legion Award-Bob Angus, Jim Dwyer, Edith Couve. Altemate-Ruthann Carlson. Valedictorian-Bob Angus Salutatorian-Edith Couve Valedictorian Speech-Bob Angus 19 Sue A. Dan I know you said early, but this is ridi culous. Dan B. Gee Sal, you don't have to laugh at me. I always told you I didn't like to wear shorts. Ruthann C. I know you like my hair casual Rog, but my mom just insisted on giving me that Banana Curl Ton-ette , Edith C. The kids at school always did say I had a big mouth. Jim D. Please, Janis don't be jealous. Bob A. When she tells me to get her a glass of fresh water, I go all the way. Joe B. Gee Dad, I can't help it I hit the wagon. I'm just not old enough to drive. Roger C. Ruthie, I know you believe in being in style but this is rather embarrassing. Dennis B. Pick a berry, pick a berry, pick a berry do. I'll pick a berry just for you. Devonne C. Dave, why don't you like my hair black. Gary C. I'll never make mayor this way. Hiccup. Ronnie C. It looks like I'll be keeping the tavern business for awhile but I'll never make good in this outfit Tom D. Do you really honestly think I look like Barb's nephew. Dave D. The Carlsons are going to make a farmer out of me yet. Bill D. No, Sharon, you can't have rhy car. Barb D. My mom always said I was an odd child. (Riding Pigs?) Ron E. You expect me to be Batman in this contraption. Dennis M. I'm smiling as much as I can, but without a girl it is a little difficult. Darla R. I need something to put my fish in while I'm cleaning their bowl. Barb V. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Blast off. Jim D. Here I try to be creative and 1 bolted my hand to the iron. Sally F. Gee, Dan, you don't have to yell at me. I didn't really mean it. Libby O. Now, where is he? I'm all ready and he isn't even here. HMM?? Pat S. Put up your dukes and I'll fight you with one hand behind my back, my leg up in the air and my eyes closed. Mick V. Of course I’m king of the castle. Janis E. Come on Jim, there's plenty of room for both of us. Johnetta L. Gee I dread doing my weekly grocery shopping. Jim P. What do you mean this isn't a basketball? Dan S. Sue, you better be good or I'll shoot your cats. Doug Y. OK Jean, when I say draw, I mean draw. 21 Class Reunion of 1986 As the weekend of the class reunion approached, the final preparations were made. Letters poured in from all over the country. The Atkinson Hotel was filled with many reservations for the weekend. Out of our class of thirty-three, we received thirty-two acceptances and only one regret. Dennis Moon, a matador in Spain, has a bull fight on this date. As the guests started to arrive, the Mayor of Atkinson, Gary Claeys, gave a welcoming address in front of the hotel. We see that Gary is following in his father-in-law's footsteps as manager of F. S. At approximately 8 p.m., the reunion began. As the guests came in, they were greeted at the door by Edith Couve. Edith received many compliments on how well she is doing at her shoe store outside the salebarn. At her store, she specializes in barn shoes. Libby Oldt took the coats and the hats. Since her marriage, Libby is co-owner of Mushrat Incorporated . She always did like to trap mushrats. Beside Libby were our two bouncers--Jay Saylor and Doug Yordy. Jay and Doug are now motorcycle cops. In confidence, they told us that when things get out of hand there is only one person who can save the day--the new Batman (Ronnie Estes.) After everyone was finished with the banquet meal, our guest speaker, Jim Dwyer gave an address. Jim, a U. S. Senator from Illinois, was known by his classmates for having so much livestock. He devotes a great portion of his time trying to push the cattle bill through Congress. Halfway through his address. Senator Dwyer was unexpectedly interrupted by a loud crash in the rear of the room. Everyone was murmuring. No it couldn't be. But, yes, it is!! None other than Jim Skinny Powell, our famous Olympic skiier had tripped over the punch bowl. It is no wonder that with his size 13 feet, Jim can successfully ski without skis. Ronnie Croegaert and Dennis Baker supplied the refreshments at the punch table. This was not surprising, since Ronnie owns and operates a candy shop, specializing in assorted candy, and Dennis owns a bakery. After the Senator's speech, the celebrity entertainment was announced. Everyone was amazed to see that these were Dave and Dee Dee (Dave DeBrock and Devonne Carlson), the new Dig Dig stars with their latest recording, I Caught You, Dave. Next on the program were the awards for: the person living the farthest; the most successful class member; the man who is the least bald; and the woman with the least gray hair. Since Mick VanDeVoord came from Europe, he received the first award. Mick told us that he is a jet plane constructor and has just invented the Super Snooper, 80 Trooper plane, designed for faster take-offs to Kewanee, Jim Gentry received the most successful award. He has made his first million as owner and operator of a Standard Station where he employs Dan Brieser, better known as Dan, Dan--the Fix-it Man . They sell a tremendous amount of coil wires which they obtain half-price from Sticky Fingers Sal (Sally Sue Floming). John Burden, who received the award for being the least bald, is a reputable undertaker with the slogan, You stab em—we slab 'em.” The last award, the lady with the least gray hair, was presented to Barb Vandersnick. This was peculiar since Barb is a famous stunt driver in the auto thrill show. Featured also with her is Slim Jim De Geeter who for his main attraction is blown fearlessly through a straw. Janis Erickson is his equipment designer. Each came up individually to accept his award from Susie Arnold. Surprisingly enough Susie is now chief meter maid in her new parking lot behind her house, where you can usually find Pamelli (Dan) Smith with his latest dragster. Susie's employer is Groed the Cop, ” better known as Joe Buysse, who in his spare time is coach of the Bradley Braves. Everyone enjoyed Dave and Dee Dee's song so much, we thought we'd ask the Mouth-da -teers to sing a song. We were surprised to find this group consisted of none other than Darla Roegiers, Pat Schaefer, and Johnetta Lackey. After the applause the guests started to mingle among themselves. Everyone was fascinated to hear that Bill Diericx is now a wealthy rancher since he inherited the Heller estate in Mexico. His income is mainly from his large selection of turkeys and other poultry. Speaking of ranchers Bob Angus is now a sophisticated farmer who owns the Jane-a-rosa ranch. In his spare time he does the sound effects for the Sugar Bear cartoons. Also at the Jane-a-rosa ranch you can usually find Barb Dobbels practicing her cowgirl act for the Rompin Derby Rodeo, where she rides hogs bareback. She's had a knack for it since she s been a little girl. We have always known that little boys and girls at play were always a favorite of Ruthie Carlson's so we weren't amazed to find she is now the teacher of Atkinson kindergarten. Since her marriage to Roger Carton, he too. wants to get into the act, so she lets him pass out the juice and cookies to the kiddy pops.. Another surprise to everyone, was to hear that our own Tom De Grave is actually a bookkeeper for the Bradford Wholesale Grocery. He always was a perfectionist in bookkeeping! As the reunion drew to a close, tears were shed as everyone realized they would be leaving his old classmates and going separate ways. Each now knows that The Foundation of Life js_built with the Bricks of Character. Even though tears were shed we all knew that these bricks of character of 1966, which have built our foundation of life, look forward to meeting again for another reunion in 20 years. Libby Oldt Mick Van De Voord Rita Van De Rostyne Lyn Haars SENIOR CLASS WILL I. Angus, will my distinguishing talents and lookj to BUI Wyffels � o he may do ai w«U at 1 did. I. Sue Arnold. wiU my ability to alwayi get 'stuck' with all the odd oba from Coach Davis and Coach Sc hah] to Cheryl Beschor oer so ibe woo l have to alt la Study HaU with nothing to do I, Dennii Baker, will my ability to have the car home by eleven o'clock to Dwaln Wyffels. I. Dan Brleaer. will my wandering eyea to Terry Evans In hopes that be may ipot the finer thing In Ufa. I. Mm Burden, leave my (booting ability to Joe Van Herxeele. I. Joe Buywe. will my ability not to be affected by glrla to Mike Murphy. Also, my dtle of B. P. to Frank Mapea o be can carry on the tradition. I. Devoone Carlson, will my blue eyea and dimples to Kathy Hamer to the can have a «eady boyfriend, too. I. Ruthann Carlson. wiU my ability of being prompt to Sharon Heller, to the won't have to keep her boyfriend waiting. L Roger Carton. wiU my M bomb to David Lawrence. I Cary Claeyt. will my black Ford and my ability to get along with out-of-town glrla to Steve Powell so be doesn't have to chase Carol Jean. Also, my bowling ability to Rodger VanOpdorp. I. Edith Couve, wiU my abscntmlndedneaa to Janet VerHecckc to people won't think the la responsible. I. Ronnie Ctoegaen. wiU Keith Taber to be the first one la school every morning and my green 9 Chevy to jota Van Herxeele so he can take the girls home after basketball games. Pat Schaefer Devonne Carlson 25 Pres. Jean Sears, Vice-Pres. Linda Reiling, Secretary Jim VanDeRostyne, Treasurer Linda DeGrave. Dear Diary, It seems like only yesterday that 30 green freshmen entered the halls of A. H. S. However, it has been three years since that first day. Since that day we have unfortunately lost John Rumley, John Batzkiel and Lonnie McKune, but we gained Monte Savage in our sophomore year. This year our junior representatives in the Student Council were Linda DeGrave, Linda Reiling, and Jean Sears. The junior class was proud to have Rick Clark as Vice-President of Student Council. The fans of the Tigers were cheered on by three junior girls, Lynette Taber, Cheryl Beschomer. and Rita VanDeRostyne. The Homecoming Dance was a great success with Kathy Hamer as the junior attendant. The juniors could never forget the dances they sponsored. These were held in order to make money for the prom. Throughout this whole year we have been led by our wonderful class sponsor, Mr. Bernard. Dear Diary, we, the juniors, have enjoyed this past year at A. H. S. and are eagerly awaiting our final year. 26 R. C'ark J. Ackerson C. Beschorner J. Billiet L. Cathelyn C. DeDecker L. DeGrave N. DeMay S. Estes L. Haars K. Hamer J. Humphrey L. Lain F. Mapes K. Nicol L. Reiling M. Savage J. Sears L. Taber J. VanDeRostyne S. VanDeWoestyne J. VanHerzeele J. VerHeeckt K. VerStraete R. VanDeRostyne 27 FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Steve DeGrave, President, Chris DeBrock. Vice-President, John Mapes, Secretary-Treasurer. Dear Diary: On August 27, 1965, thirty-one new sophomores met for their first class meeting. We elected Steve DeGrave as President, Chris DeBrock as Vice-President, and John Mapes as Secretary-Treasurer. Coach Schehl was our class advisor. Elected to represent our class on the Student Council were Cory Atwell and Norma Sleaford. Roz Dean and Sheryl Gentry represented our class on the Junior Varsity cheerleading squad. Debbie Davis represented our class at the Homecoming as our class attendant. Much to our regret Connie Snyder moved away. On March 30, our class packed their swim-ming gear. We needed it because we went to the Prophetstown Pool. Dear Diary, our first two years were great. Let's hope the next two are just as beneficial and successful. 28 C. Atwell C. Batzkiel P. Carmichael D. Davis R. Dean B. Eriksen R. Garcia C. DeBrock S. DeGrave A. Diericx R. Diericx T. Egert C. Lackey S. Gentry V. Lawrence J. Mapes J. Noord J. Schehl N. Sleaford D. Ullrick TOO BUSY NOT SHOWN L. VanDamme R. VanDeVoord J. VanHerzeele R. VanOpdorp N. Wildemuth D. Williams N. Williams B. Wirth D. Wyffels M. Yackley 29 Freshmen Class Dear Diary: On August 25, 1965, forty-two Freshmen entered Atkinson High School. However, we were sorry to lose Wilma Pulfrey who moved away. During the year, with the help of Miss Leticia Esquivel, our sponsor, we had two bake sales. The money we made on these was put toward our trip to Chicago. We had two tiger mascots, during the Basketball season. They were Jerry VanDeVoord and Gail Schopp, who took turns being the tiger. Dear Diary, as Freshmen, we have enjoyed our first year at A. H. S., and we are eagerly looking forward to our next three years here. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Larry Vandersnick, Treasurer, Barb Buysse, President, Steve Savage, Vice-President, Connie Croegaert, Secretary. 30 T. Anderson K. Becker B. Buysse J. Carton V. Carton J, Cleair L. Cloud C. Croegaert M. De Smith S. Doubler B. Dwyer M. Eriksen T. Evans D. Floming C. Freddy Minnaert 1 31 D. Munter M. Murphy S. Bowell J. Puentes C. Riekna S. Savage D. Saylor G. Schopp J. Snyder K. Stanfield T. Vivevich Gail Schopp, a Freshman, is the mascot for the Atkinson Tiger Basketball Team. Activities Annual Staff ADVISOR: CO-EDITORS: BUSINESS MANAGERS: PHOTOGRAPHERS: TYPISTS: Mrs. Akulow Pat Schaefer Sally Sue Floming Mickey VanDeVoord Cheryl Beschorner Johnetta Lackey Barb Vandersnick Janet VerHeecke Joann Ackerson Lyn Haars Libby Oldt Janis Erickson Rita VanDeRostyne Sharon VanDeWoestyne Edith Couve Kathy Hamer Sandy Estes Roy VanOpdorp Devonne Carlson 34 F.F.A. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Moon, Reporter, R. Carton, Treasurer, J. Dwyer, Vice-President, B. Angus, President, J. VanDeRostyne, Secretary, B. Wyffels, Sentinel. SECOND ROW: R. Haars, B. Dwyer, J. Carton, D. Williams, C. Lackey, M. Yackley, L. VanDamme, Mr. Moens, Advisor, R. VanOpdorp, S. DeGrave, C. Batzkiel, R. VanDeVoord, D. Saylor, T. Vicevich, D. Taber, K. Stanfield. THIRD ROW: R. Humphrey, G. Heller, L. Vandersnick, R. Croegaert, B. Diericx, T. DeGrave, Ronnie Estes, J. Billiet, J. Puentes, M. Murphy, R. Diericx, J. Snyder, V. Carton. FOURTH ROW; S. Doubler, J. Powell, F. Mapes, D. Brieser, D. DeBrock, J. VanHerzeele, L. Cathelyn, J. Burden, D. Wyffels, J. DeGeeter, G. DeDecker, J. Humphrey. F.H.A. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lackey, Recreation Chairman, C. Beschorner, Public Relations. L. Haars, Treasurer, S. S. Floming, President, E. Couve, First Vice-President, S. Estes, Second Vice-President, J. Sears, Points and Projects, N. Wildemuth, Points and Projects. SECOND ROW: M. DeSmith, S. Lain, K. Becker, M.K. Eriksen, J. Schehl, D. Davis, N. Williams, S. Gentry, J. Ackerson, L. Lain, B. Dobbels, L. DeGrave, J. VerHeecke, A. Hoogerwerf, C. Croegaert, V. Lawrence, Mrs. J. Powell, Advisor. THIRD ROW: C. Minnaert, S. VanDeRostyne, L. Taber, M. DeMay, L. Reiling, S. Heller, C. Riekena, D. Thies, G. Schopp, T. Anderson, R. VanDeRostyne, J. Erickson, S. Arnold, L. Oldt, B. Vandersnick, S. VanDeWoestyne. FOURTH ROW: B. Wirth, J. Noord, C. Freddy, J. Cleair, D. Carlson, K. Hamer, A. Diericx, D. Munter, P- Gleason, B. Buysse, B. Hamer, R. Dean, D. Roegiers, K. VerStraet, P. Schaefer. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: R. Carlson, Secretary. 35 G.A.A LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Roegiers, Points, C. Beschorner, Points, P. Schaefer, Treasurer, L. Taber, Secretary, J. Lackey, President, S. Arnold, Vice-President, R. Dean, Points, S. S. Floming, Points. SECOND ROW; N. Sleaford, V. Lawrence, C. Coregaert, K. Becker, M. K. Ericksen, A. Hoogerwerf, J. VerHeecke, L. Lain. J. Ackerson. S. Gentry, N. Williams, D. Davis, J. Schehl, L. DeGrave, B. Wirth, S. Estes. THIRD ROW: A. Diericx, D. Munter, R. VanDeRostyne, E. Couve, M. DeSmith, K. Nicol, B. Vandersnick, L. Oldt, J. Erickson, B. Dobbels, S. VanDeWoestyne, L. Reiling, N. DeMay, J. Sears, C. Freddy, D. Carlson. FOURTH ROW: N. Wildemuth, B. Hamer, B. Buysse, K. VerStraete, L. Haars, C. DeBrock, G. Schopp, D. Thies, P. Gleason, S. VanDeRostyne, T. Anderson, S. Heller, S. Lain, C. Riekena, C. Minnaert, J. Noord, J. Cleair, K. Hamer. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, T. DeGrave, President, Coach W. Davis, Advisor, J. Buysse, Vice-President, R. Clark, Public Relations. SECOND ROW: D. DeBrock, J. VanHerzeele, J. VanHerzeele, D. Wyffels, D. Brieser, F. Mapes, J. DeGeeter, D. Smith, P. Carmichael. THIRD ROW: J. Gentry, R. Croegaert, B. Diericx, B. Angus, J. VanDeRostyne, B. Wyffels, G. Claeys, J. Mapes, R. Carton. 36 Librarians LEFT TO RIGHT: A. Dierlcx, Treasurer, L. Haars, Vice-President, E. Couve, President, S. Estes, Secretary. SECOND ROW: C. Croegaert, A. Hoogerwerf. D. Davis, J. Ackerson, L. Lain, J. Schehl, L. Oldt, B. Vandersnick, K. Nicol, P. Schaefer. THIRD ROW: C. Riekena, M. DeSmith. S. VanDe-Rostyne, C. Minneart. L. Taber, N. DeMay. D. Roegiers. S. VanDeWoestyne, P. Gleason. FOURTH ROW: G. Schopp, B. Wirth, J. Noord, C. Beschorner, M. VanDeVoord, J. Buysse, R. VanOpdorp, D. Carlson, K. VerStraete. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Mrs. DeRoo, Advisor. Newspaper LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lackey, Editor, S. Arnold. Editor, Miss Esquivel, Advisor, E. Couve, Couve, Editor. SECOND ROW; J. VerHeecke, D. Davis. J. Ackerson, S. VanDeWoestyne, B. Dobbels, L. Oldt. J. Schehl, J. Sears, Artist. THIRD ROW: L. DeGrave, R. VanDeRostyne, K. Nicol. N. DeMay. B. Buysse. B. Hamer, L. Haars, J. Noord. P. Schaefer. FOURTH ROW; J. Erickson, A. Diericx. S. Estes. FIFTH ROW: J. Puentes. Artist, D. Floming, Artist, R. Clark, J. Buysse, J. DeGeeter, R. VanOpdorp, M. VanDeVoord, C. Beschorner. 37 Student Council LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Clark, Vice-President, B. Angus, President, W. Schehl, Advisor. SECOND ROW: N. Sleaford, L. Reiling, J. Sears, L. DeGrave, M. Murphy. THIRD ROW: S. S. Floming, C. Freddy, B. Buysse, D. DeBrock. FOURTH ROW: C. Atwell, S. DeGrave. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: R. Carlson, Secretary-Treasurer. Science Club LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Angus, Secretary-Treasurer, J. Dwyer, President, R. Canon, Vice-President. SECOND ROW; S. Estes, J. Sears, N. Wildemuth, Mr. Bernard, Advisor, K. Becker, L. DeGrave, J. VerHeecke, S. Savage, R. VanDeVoord. THIRD ROW: S. DeGrave, D. D. Floming, P. Carmichael, T. Egen, R. Diericx, D. Ullrick, M. Yackley, L. VanDamme. FOURTH ROW: C. Batzkiel, J. DeGeeter, G. Claeys, R. Croegaen, D. Yordy, J. Puentes. FIFTH ROW: D. Smith, G. Heller, S. Powell, J. Humphrey, C. Atwell, R. Garcia, B. Wyffels, J. Van Herzeele. 38 F.T.A FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Clark, Vice-President, J. Lackey, Secretary-Treasurer. SECOND ROW: L. Haars, R. VanDeRostyne, R. VanDeVoord, J. Ackerson, D. Davis, J. Erickson, B. Vandersnick, L. Oldt, S. Arnold, Mr. Bernard, Advisor. THIRD ROW: S. Estes, A. Diericx, J. Noord, D. Carlson, N. Sleaford, N. DeMay, J. Sears, S. S. Floming, P. Schaefer, Edith Couve. N. Wildemuth, J. Schehl. FOURTH ROW; D. Smith, F. Mapes, R. VanOpdorp, S. Powell, R. Carton, J. Buysse, D. Yordy, D. DeBrock, G. Heller, R. Garcia, C. Atwell, J. Mapes, M. VanDeVoord. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: R. Carlson. President. Drama Club FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: K. VerStraete. P. Schaefer, Treasurer, D. Smith, President, S. Floming, Secretary, D. Roegiers. SECOND ROW: C. Beschomer, L. Taber, S. Arnold. R. Dean, J. Sears, B. Vandersnick, L. Oldt, J. Lackey. THIRD ROW: F. Mapes, D. Yordy, J. Buysse, R. Carton, M. VanDeVoord, R. Clark. 39 Chorus LEFT TO RIGHT: S. VanDeRostyne, L. Haars, D. Thies, J. VanDeVoord, K. Taber, G. Schopp, J. Sears, N. Wildemuth, J. VerHeecke, Mrs. J. Powell, Advisor. SECOND ROW: M.K. Eriksen, J. Schehl, N. Williams, D. Davis, S. Gentry, J. Ackerson, A. Diericx, L. Vandersnick, D. D. Floming, E. Couve, L. Lain, B. Dobbels, L. DeGrave. L. Oldt, J. Lackey, D. Munter. THIRD ROW: C. Minnaert, C. Beschomer, L. Taber, N. DeMay, L. Reiling, S. Heller, C. Riekena, B. Wyffels, R. Croegaert, J. Prentes, J. Erickson, T. Anderson, R. VanDeRostyne, S. Arnold, D. Roegiers, B. Vandersnick, S. VanDe-Woestyne. FOURTH ROW; B. Wirth, N. Sleaford, J. Noord, C. Freddy, D. Carlson, K. Hamer, J. Buysse, J. Van Herzeele, R. Van Opdorp, S. Estes, S. S. Floming, B. Buysse, R. Dean, P. Gleason, K. VerStraete, P. Schaefer. Junior Octet FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lackey, N. DeMay, S. Estes, J. Sears, D. Carlson, J. Erickson, B. Vandersnick, Mrs. J. Powell, Advisor. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: R. Carlson. 40 Senior Octet FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Buysse, D. Roegiers. L. Reiling, P. Schaefer, S. Arnold, L. Taber, R. VanDeRostyne, E. Couve, S. Gentry, Mrs. J. Powell, Advisor. Boys Ensemble FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: D.D. Floming. J. Puentes, J. VanDeVoord, L. Vandersnick, J. Buysse, J. Van Herzeele, B. Wyffels, R. Van Opdorp, R. Croegaert, K. Taber, Mrs. J. Powell, Advisor. 41 Band LEFT TO RIGHT: R. VanDeVoord, B. Williams, C. Goreth, J. VanDeVoord. SECOND ROW: S. Clark, J. Hodel, P. Hoogerwerf, E. Carlson, R. VanAntwerp, W. Prenevost. THIRD ROW: D. Yordy, D. Moon, J. VanHerzeele, J. DeGeeter, J. VanDeRostyne, S. DeGrave, T. Egert, L. VanDamme, J. Moon, L. Cleair. FOURTH ROW: J. Hamer, N. Wildemuth, J. Cleair, D. Thies, M. Ericksen, K. Nicol, M. VanDeVoord, G. Heller, P. Carmichael. FIFTH ROW; C. Gentry, D. Heller, K. Becker, L. DeGrave, P. Gleason, E. DeDecker, SIXTH ROW: D. DeGrave, D. Munter, S. Oldt, J. Cleair, Mr. Glattly, Instructor. Dance Band LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Glattly, D. Yordy, J. VanHerzeele, J. DeGeeter, E. DeDecker, G. Heller, D. Moon, T. Egert, D. Munter, L. VanDamme, K. Nicol, R. VanDeVoord, and P. Hoogerwerf. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: R. VanDeRostyne, Secretary, M. VanDeVoord, Treasurer, Miss Esquivel, Advisor, L. Haars, President, C. Beschorner, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: D. Davis, L. DeGrave, S. VanDeWoestyne, J. Ackerson, J. VerHeecke, C. Croegaert, A. Hoogerwerf, S. Savage, R. VanDeVoord, J. Schehl, S. S. Floming, G. Schopp, T. Anderson, N. Wildermuth, M. DeSmith, K. Becker. THIRD ROW: C. Riekena, C. Minnaert, S. VanDeRostyne, P. Gleason, N. DeMay, S. Estes, N. Sleaford, B. Buysse, B. Hamer, D.D. Floming, J. Puentes, P. Carmichael, T, Evans, R. Humphrey. FOURTH ROW: J. Cleair, C. Freddy, S. Powell, R. Clark, G. Heller, R. VanOpdorp, D. Ullrick, R. Garcia, C. Atwell, L. Vandersnick, T. Egert. Pat Schaefer, Annual Staff Editor Susie Arnold, Newspaper Editor ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Couve, Newspaper Editor and Librarians Club, President, R. Carlson, F.T.A., President, S. S. Floming, Annual Staff Editor and F. H. A., President, L. Haars, Spanish Club, President. SECOND ROW: T. DeGrave, Varsity Club, President, J. Dwyer, Science Club, President, J. Lackey, G.A.A., President and Newspaper Editor, B. Angus, F. F. A., President and Student Council, President. 43 Homecoming COMPLIMENTS OF BABE VANDERSNICK Phone: Atkinson, Illinois 936-7221 QUEEN--Johnetta Lackey AND KING--Joe Buysse Royalty Susie Arnold Dan Smith Kathy Hamer Dan Brieser SENIOR ATTENDANTS JUNIOR ATTENDANTS Debbie Davis Roger Carton Barb Buysse Dave DeBrock 45 SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS' FRESHMEN ATTENDANTS Activities 47 The King and Queen of Hearts QUEEN--Sue Arnold KING--Jim Gentry COMPLIMENTS OF BUD ELLIS, ATKINSON, ILLINOIS 48 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave DeBrock, Libby Oldt, Dan Brieser, Devonne Carlson, KING Jim Gentry, QUEEN Sue Arnold. Sally Sue Floming, Bob Angus. Ruthann Carlson. Roger Carton. 49 Junior-Senior Prom COMPLIMENTS OF DON AND BOB’S T. V. AND APPLIANCE Under the Oriental Moon” CANNIBAL QUEEN This is where it all happened--a small hotel in Centerville. Visitors of all kinds came to stay at Mrs. Craig's hotel. Mrs. Craig (Pat Schaefer) and her niece Jane (Sally Sue Floming) always had a hearty welcome for their guests. Bruce Clyde, (Dan Smith) who is the editor of the Centerville Gazette, was a guest in the hotel. He, like everyone else, enjoyed sleeping late after a long night of working. Mrs. Boyd (Johnetta Lackey) however, doesn't seem to think so. After reading the Oakdale Bugle, a paper from a neighboring town, she has decided that Mr. Clyde isn't the man worthy of being editor of her paper. Trying to persuade Mrs. Boyd that she cannot do this to him. Mr. Clyde is interrupted by Mrs. Sherwood (Cheryl Beschomer), who has been asked to direct the Spring Festival Play. She doesn't seem to think that Mr. Clyde is giving the play enough publicity. She tries hard to convince him to give her bigger ads. He ends up telling her he will try. Professor Kent (Doug Yordy) has told his niece and nephew, Mary and Robert Fremont (Rick Clark and Libby Oldt) all about Allen Kent (Joe Buysse), another nephew, bringing a Cannibal Queen to the United States. Having always been jealous of Allen, Mary and Robert try to think of a way to disinherit Allen so they can get all of their Uncle's money. 52 As the morning goes on, the bus arrives and so does Allen. The first person he meets with is Bruce. Allen lets the cat out of the bag and tells Bruce that the story about the Cannibal Queen was just a way of getting money from his Uncle. Bruce is really sick, but he finally gets a sudden inspiration as Brenda Day (Sue Arnold) his finance enters. The Cannibal Queen. After explaining the whole story to Brenda, she is very hesitant about portraying the queen. After talking Brenda into the scheme, Bruce persuades Daisy Mae (Roz Dean) and Luscious (Frank Mapes) into portraying the handmaid and bodyguard of the queen. The day goes on and Professor Kent receives a telegram from Allen saying he missed the first train, but will come in on a later one. Professor Kent is bothered by Mildred Wade (Jean Sears) with a lot of questions about Allen, who is to become her husband. She seems very interested about the Cannibal Queen of which Allen never said anything to her in his letters. The real Cannibal Queen (Barb Vandersnick) appears unexpectedly. Mrs. Craig and Jane hide her until Mrs. Craig has a chance to talk to Allen Kent. Soon everyone finds out that Brenda Day isn't the real Cannibal Queen, and the real queen is then introduced. Thanks to Mrs. DeRoo, our Director, our play was a great success and a lot of fun. 53 SENIORS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Bob Angus WITTIEST: Dan Smith and Edith Couve JOLLIEST JUNIOR: Lyn Haars FAVORITE SOPHOMORES: Roz Dean and Pat Carmichael GREENEST FRESHMAN: Lennie Cloud FAVORITE JUNIORS: Lynette Taber and Rick Clark SILLIEST SOPHOMORE: Chris DeBrock FAVORITE FRESHMEN: Barb Buysse and Mike Murphy 54 Varsity LEFT TO RIGHT: Lynette Taber, Sue Arnold, Rita VanDeRostyne, Cheryl Beschorner, and Johnetta Lackey. Sue Arnold Johnetta Lackey Rita VanDeRostyne Lynette Taber Cheryl Beschorner 56 LEFT TO RIGHT: Lynette Taber, Roz Dean, Cheryl Beschomer, Candy Riekna, Johnetta Lackey, Bonnie Hamer, Sue Arnold, Sheryl Gentry, and Rita VanDeRostyne. 57 LEFT TO RIGHT: Sheryl Gentry, Bonnie Hamer, Roz Dean, and Candy Riekna. Dan Smith Fullback Dan Brieser Guard Joe Buysse Halfback •j. Jim VanDeRostyne Tackle Tom DeGrave Center Roger Carton Halfback Rick Clark Quarterback Dave DeBrock Guard 58 Ronnie Croegaert Linebacker Dennis Baker Guard Lynn Cathelyn Tackle Bob Angus End John VanHerzeele Tackle 59 Varsity Football FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Van Herzeele, Frank Mapes, Rick Clark, Dave DeBrock, Bill Diericx, Tom DeGrave, Ronnie Croegaert, Jim VanDeRostyne, John Mapes. SECOND ROW: Coach Schehl, Bob Angus, Roger Carton, Dan Smith, Joe Buysse, Doug Yordy, Dan Brieser, John VanHerzeele, Dwaine Wyffels, Dennis Baker, Lynn Cathelyn. Jr. Varsity Football FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Dwyer, Terry Evans, Rodney Haars, Jim Carton, Keith Taber, Tom Vicevich, Vincent Canon, Ronnie VanDeVoord, Rodger VanOpdorp, Steve DeGrave, Ronnie Diericx. SECOND ROW: Martin Yackley, Jerry Snyder, Terry Egert, Cory Atwell, Mike Murphy, John Puentes, Larry Vandersnick, Joe VanHerzeele, Steve Powell, Robert Garcia, Pat Carmichael, Gary Heller, Dewey Dean Floming, Don Ullrick, Coach Hellgren. 60 All Conference £ Little All Western Teams FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Carton, Joe Buysse, Dan Brieser, Doug Yordy. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Croegaert, Rick Clark, Bill Diericx, Jim VanDeRostyne. Dan Smith. THIRD ROW: Dave DeBrock, Coach Schehl, Bob Angus, Tom DeGrave. ALL CONFERENCE TEAM Dan Brieser, Guard Jim VanDeRostyne, Tackle Joe Buysse, Halfback Dan Smith, Safety Doug Yordy, End Roger Carton, Linebacker HONORABLE MENTION Rick Clark, Quarterback Dave DeBrock, Guard Tom DeGrave, Center Bill Diericx, End Bob Angus, Center Ronnie Croegaert, Linebacker LITTLE ALL WESTERN (First Team) Joe Buysse, Halfback (Second Team) Dan Brieser, Guard (Third Team) Doug Yordy, End Dan Smith. Safety This page is sponsored by: ACE HARDWARE Geneseo, Illinois HONORS AT FOOTBALL BANQUET FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dan Smith, Leadership Award. Ronnie Croegaert, Most Improved Player, Joe Buysse, Most Valuable Player. JIM GENTRY 1966 BASKETBALL TROPHY JIM POWELL JOE BUYSSE RICK CLARK DAN SMITH ROGER CARTON FRANK MAPES Varsity Basketball FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Powell, Jim Gentry, Dan Smith, Rick Clark, Joe Buysse, Roger Carton. SECOND ROW; Ronnie Diericx, Larry Vandersnick, Steve Powell, Coach Davis, Dwaine Wyffels, Frank Mapes, Mike Murphy. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Atkinson-53 Tiskilwa-69 Atkinson-72 Westem-55 Atkinson-71 A1wood-49 Atkinson-88 Winola-53 Atkinson-48 Orion-40 Atkinson-72 Sherrard-45 Atkinson-41 Anna wan-56 Atkinson-59 Westmer-52 Atkinson-42 Annawan-59 Atkinson-66 Westmer-52 Atkinson-32 Cambridge-33 Atkinson-49 Rockridge-47 Atkinson-72 Westmer-46 Atkinson-80 Rockridge-64 Atkinson-51 Cambridge-52 Atkinson-73 Manlius-51 Atkinson-71 Orion-64 Atkinson-47 Rockridge-40 Atkinson-67 Alwood-66 Atkinson-63 Sherrard-53 Atkinson-69 Winola-72 Atkinson-48 Cambridge-49 Atkinson-104 Westmer-72 Atkinson-64 Westem-67 These are the boys and the scores with which we became the Combelt Champs in basketball. We are proud of these boys and their accomplishments. So, from the members of the Annual Staff, CONGRATULATIONS BOYS, on a job well done. A Special Congratulations goes out to Jim Gentry and Jim Powell, who made the All Conference First Team. Rick Clark was selected as a member of the All Conference Second Team. Joe Buysse received Honorable Mention. 63 Jr. Varsity Basketball FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Ronnie Diericx, Steve Powell. Dwaine Wyffels, Larry Vandersnick, Mike Murphy. SECOND ROW: Lynn VanDamme, Manager, John Mapes, Pat Carmichael. Cory Atwell, Coach Schehl, Gary Heller, Terry Evans, Rodger VanOpdorp. JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Atkinson-43 Tiskilwa-61 Atkinson-40 Rockridge-44 Atkinson-34 Western-47 Atkinson-41 Cambridge-53 Atkinson-49 Alwood-59 Atkinson-45 Manlius-47 Atkinson-80 Winola-54 Atkinson-32 Orion-40 Atkinson-31 Orion-44 Atkinson-49 Rockridge-57 Atkinson-43 Sherrard-61 Atkinson-54 Alwood-45 Atkinson-32 Annawan-53 Atkinson-74 Winola-65 Atkinson-66 Westmer-49 Atkinson-49 Cambridge-52 Atkinson-61 Westmer-83 Our Junior Varsity team had a good season this year. They won the little ear of com and got to keep possession of it for several games. This is the first time this trophy was in Atkinson's possession. SITTING--LEFT TO RIGHT: Marty Yackley, Jerry Snyder, Rodney Haars, Lennie Cloud, Bob Angus, Terry Egert, Steve DeGrave, Rodger VanOpdorp. KNEELING--L. TOR.: David Saylor, John Puentes, Ronnie Diericx, Jim Gentry, Jim Powell, Steve Powell. Frank Mapes, Dan Smith, Gary Claeys, John Mapes. STANDING--L. TOR.: Bill Diericx, Roger Carton. Bob Garcia, Ron Croegaert, Dan Brieser, Joe Buysse, Doug Yordy, Cory Atwell, and Larry Vandersnick. Track Team These boys listed below broke the track record with the new results. EVENT NAMES TIMES HIGH HURDLE SHUTTLE Joe Buysse, Jim Gentry, 47:7 Frank Mapes, Jerry Snyder 2 MILE Lennie Cloud 12:37 1 MILE RELAY Joe Buysse, Bob Angus, Jim Gentry, Gary Claeys 3:47.4 HIGH HURDLES Jerry Snyder 16:3.5 CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE BOYS KNEELING--LEFT TO RIGHT: Ron Croegaert, Jim Gentry, Steve Powell, Larry Vandersnick, Rodney Haars, Gary Claeys, Pat Carmichael. STANDING--L. 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S. 6-East end of Geneseo, 111. 3 4 Mile North of Interstate 80 OWNER AND MANAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Roy Phoelen Phone: 944-3192 GENESEO FERTILIZER CO. Bulk Blend Liquid Fertilizer Anhydrous Ammonia Phone: 944-2002 Geneseo, Illinois THE BAND BOX CARDS GIFTS DRAPERIES 206 W. Second St. Kewanee, Illinois A B SUPPLY STORE Power Lawn and Garden Equipment Simplicity John Deere Wheel Horse Homlite Chainsaws Schwinn Bikes Complete Repair Service Geneseo, Illinois M W SHOE STORE Family Shoe Store Rubber F ootwear Shoes For The Family Miss Wonderful Weather-Bird House U. S. Keds Wesboro Slippers F ashion-Craft 106 South State Street Geneseo, Illinois 84 r? SWANSON-WARD DRUG STORE Prescription Headquarters Cameras Drugs Photos Developing and Supplies Dial: 944-2166 in Geneseo, Illinois HI QUALITY AUTO SERVICE EXPERTS ON EVERY MAKE 121 E. Orange St. Geneseo, Illinois Phone: 944-4127 T AMf IMA Lyle Henry Tom Ingram Let Us Help You RADIATORS CITY U. I. MEAT MARKET Meats Vegetables Groceries Frozen Foods H. W. TAUBE Geneseo, Illinois REIMAN’S HARLEY DAVIDSONS SALES We Service What We Sell Parts and Accessories CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ! KNEEN’S DEPT. STORE Geneseo, Illinois Clothing For The Family DICK’S BARBER SHOP A Clip Joint Not a Gip Joint Atkinson, Illinois KLAVOHN’S FURNITURE For Fine Furniture Geneseo, Illinois Phone: 944-3347 LEE’S SMART WEAR For The FIRST In Styles And Fashions Go To LEE ' S IN Kewanee, Illinois 85 — CENTRAL-TRUST SAVINGS BANK BELANGER FARM EQUIPMENT CO. Geneseo, Illinois 944-2149 v.ti I Phone: 944-2101 Geneseo, Illinois 1 jjgifek. KEWANEE VETERINARY CLINIC Dr. R. F. Harker Dr. R. E. Swinderman Dr. R. W. Knuffell Kewanee, Illinois THE FARMER’S NATIONAL BANK OF GENESEO Geneseo, Illinois MAPLE CITY BARBERS Ray Gripp Glen Hajek m Geneseo, Illinois 944-4909 LOHMAN BROTHERS INSURANCE AGENCY COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE REAL ESTATE BROKERS 299 S. 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