Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1976 volume:

Tiger Volume 35 Atkinson High School Atkinson, Illinois Student Life Social Events Athletics Organizations Pgs. 2-9 Classes Pgs. 10-29 Faculty pgs. 30-51 Pgs. 52-69 Seniors Foldout Ads Pgs. 70-83 Pgs. 84-89 Pgs. 90-111 He's not going to impress us Trudy tries to match Mrs. Olson's brew. Blues, Despair, and Agony. Shirley Temple here I come. 3 Peek-a-boo! Applying for Hannah's job? Oh, he'll miss this one. You can sit on the floor. Who does he think he is? Melts in your mouth, not in your hands. 4 What did you say Don't try to hide, we know it's your 6th hotdog. You're pulling it just fine, Tatty. Strip poker isn't any fun without girls. And I'm even sitting down. Sleeping Beauty? Oh, what a relief it is, I Here he conies! I don't know what to tell you. Red rover, red rover ... Put that on your back porch. Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde Getting a better look at things. What body We should have escalators. This isn't my locker? I'll eat this one. 7 I think I should have shaved. It says it right there. Stan the man equin. Should Will it nin? Just small change. You're kidding? See anybody you know? 10 11 Students Express Hopes 12 For A Tiger Victory 1. Varsity players taking it easy before the Home-Coming Game. 2. Sophomores take first with, Udder Victory' and That's No Bull! ! 3. Coaches and players expressing their hopes of a win. 4. Gee, I was wondering when you were gona take my picture. 13 This Is The Year SENIOR ATTENDANT JUNIOR ATTENDANT Juliette Puentes Neal DeDecker Brenda Taber Dale Minnaert SOPHOMORE ATTENDANT FRESHMEN ATTENDANT Jean Sturtewagen Ken Boelens Tracey Livingston Matt Nicol Of The Tiger 1975 Homecoming Court KING and QUEEN SENIOR Neal DeDecker Juliette Puentes SOPHOMORE Ken Boelens Jean Sturtewagen Marve VerStraete Kim Taber JUNIOR Dale Minnaert Brenda Taber FRESHMEN Matt Nicol Tracey Livingston 15 Students Boogu 1. I know it's down there some place! ! ! 2. Caught in the act. . . 3. Boy, what a choice! !! 16 'fown To Phoenix 1. I'm in the mood for love. . . 2. Lance Longeville impresses Shelly Katschnig with his style . 3. Here we come, walking down the street!! 17 Sweethearts Kathleen VanDeRostyne Theresa Moens Sandy VanVooren Mitch McNeil Tom VanHerzeele Ken Boelens 1. I know it's here some place. 2. Do you think we'll ever get done with this?? 3. What are you dumbies looking at! 4. Don't look now Stan, but there going to take our picture. 5. Hang in there Brenda! ! Juniors Strive For A Successful Prom 1. Do-What!! ior class. 2. Please, don't hit me! ! 4. Brian winds up to let another one go. 3. Mrs. Plasschaert gives a helping hand to the jun- Somewhere Over 1. Don't just stand there Babe, DANCE! ! 2. Oh gosh Ken, just one more picture. 3. Trina and Rick enjoying the boogie'n music provided by Roller. 4. WOW Neal, don't just offer her your hand! ! 22 The Rainbow 1. Come on Copie, get into it like me. 2. You mean your dancing with him! 3. And he looked at me like this. 4. Come on Kay, look this way at the camera. 23 Students Enjoy An 1. Freshmen portray characters of Wizard of Oz. 3. She's so disgusting. 2. Roller sets the mood for Evening Over The 4. What's he doing here? Rainbow. 24 Evening With “Roller” 1. Too bad they all have dates. 2. What are you looking at her for? 3. Wait till she finds out I fixed her up with him. 4. Kim and Marve enjoy their last Prom. 25 Susan Clark Lin Skrinski Rod Benedict Craig Glattly Amanda Strong Theresa Moens Tex Larabee Doug Van Vooren Purina Hogg Michelle Price Jack Purcell Monty Dolieslager Arvilla Garvey Cindy Boelens Betsy Drake Trudy Sears Otis Garvey Bill Van Lue Azariah Coffin Neal De Decker Wilbur Garvey Jim Van Vooren Extra Maid Linda Thompson Opal Dilly Jill Hamer June Dily Brenda Taber Director Harry Kaminski May Dilly Kala McNeil ' Student Directors Ellen Puschak April Dilly Dee Ann Skrinski Kathleen Van De Rostyne Thaddeus Bleeker Mark Nelms 26 STAGE CREW Jim Yackley—Manager Mark Gentry—Assistant Manager Curt Crockett Darren De Decker Mitch Gentry Bryan Moens Jim Neuleib Scott Rahn Joe Park Wayne Roesner John Heller PROMPTERS Annette Vyneman—Manager Ann Moens Rhonda Van Antwerp Robin Van Vooren USHERS Cindy Rahn—Manager Kay Enyeart—Assistant Manager Donna Evans Benita Goebert Teri Roman Kellie Collier MAKE-UP Sandy Van Vooren—Manager Judy Claeys Diane De May Jody Heller Wendy Heller Shelly Katschnig Juliette Puentes Jean Sturtewagen Kim Taber Moe Vyneman Wendy Hodel—Costume Manager Chris Van De Voord—Properties Manager 27 “Pick-A- 1. Theresa Moens—Amanda, Michelle Price—Purina, Lin Skrinski—Susan. 2. Linda Thompson—Maid, Kala McNeil— May, Doug Van Vooren—Tex. 3. Jim VanVooren—Wilbur, Bill VanLue— Otis, Cindy Boelens—Arvilla. 4. Juliette Puentes makes up Theresa Moens— Amanda. 5. Make-up crew works on Trudy Sears— Horrendous Hag. 28 1. Doug VanVooren—Tex, Jill Hamer--Opal, Craig Glattley—Rod, Mark Helms--Bleeker. 2. Trudy Sears—Horrendous Hag, Monty Dolieslager--Jack. 3. Kala McNeil--May, Brenda Taber— June, DeeAnn Skrinski--April, Jill Hamer--Opal. 4. Pick-a-Dilly 5. Sandy VanVooren makes up Neal De-Decker--The Mad Mortician. 29 All Conference And Honorable Mention Are Goals To Shoot For 1. Neal DeDecker 42, Senior Back, All Conference 1st Team Offense Full Back Defensive Linebacker. 2. Jon Hamer 44, Junior Back; Rock VanOpdorp 30, Junior Back. 3. Matt Nicol 76, Senior Lineman, All Conference Honorable Mention-Defensive Lineman. 4. Ken Boelens 20, Senior Back. 5. Marve VerStraete 70, Senior Lineman. 6. FRONT ROW: R. DeSmith, M. Nicol, B. VanLue, B. Carmichael, D. Minnaert, M. McNeil, M. Gentry, M. Cerar, T. Vandemore. MIDDLE ROW: K. Stafford, J. Yackley, K. Boelens, F. VerStraete, B. Moens, T. VanHerzeele, D. DeDecker, R. VanOpdorp, J. Hamer, C. Glattly, W. Roesmer. BACK ROW: Coach Noard, M. Nelms, M. Dolieslager, M. DeRue, D. VanVooren, N. De-Decker, R. Diericx, M. VanOpdorp, M. VerStraete, Coach Shinkevich. 7. Dale Minnaert 22, Senior Quarterback, Mark Gentry 51, Junior Lineman. 33 Teamwork Pays 34 In The Longrun 1. Tom VanHerzeele 61, Senior Lineman; Monty Dolieslager 89, Senior End 2. Craig Glattly 12, Junior Quarterback 3. Mark Cerar 66, Junior Lineman 4. Bill VanLue 62, Junior Center 5. Jim Yackley 24, Junior Quarterback 6. Ron DeSmith 65, Senior Lineman 7. Doug VanVooren 80, Junior End; Tom Vande-more 81, Junior End 8. Brain Carmichael 10, Junior Split End 9 Drew DeDecker 85, Junior Lineman 35 Last Year For SCORES We 0 Annawan They 25 0 Marseilles 24 6 ♦Westmer 14 24 ♦Alwood 6 0 ♦Sherrard 26 0 ♦Cambridge 21 6 ♦ Orion 13 18 ♦ Rock ridge 20 28 ♦Winola 8 ♦Combelt Conference Games 36 Eight Lettermen 1. Randy Diericx 75, Junior Lineman 2. Marty VanOpdorp 32, Junior Back 3. Frank VerStraete 50, Junior Center 4. The 1975-76 Seniors last year for football 5. Coaches--Shinkevich and Noard 6. Mitch McNeil 60, Senior Lineman 7. Mark Nelms 71, Junior Lineman 37 In Four Overtimes 1. JUNIOR FORWARD: Doug Van Vooren 2. VARSITY TEAM, FRONT ROW: J. Yackley, R. VanOp-Dorp, B. Carmichael, C. Gla-ttly, BACK ROW: Head Coach Mr. Steers, M. Dolieslager, M. Van-OpDorp, D. VanVooren, N. De-Decker. 3. JUNIOR FORWARD: Marty Van-OpDorp 4. JUNIOR GUARD: Jim Yackley 39 Time And Energy SCORES WE THEY WE THEY 42 Neponset 56 44 Winola 52 79 Annawan 75 SO Oion 65 50 Orion 55 54 Westmer 37 46 Tampico 65 45 Rockridge 68 54 Rockridge 52 65 Sherrard 62 45 Westmer 46 62 Annawan 68 41 Cambridge 60 51 Cambridge 53 45 Sherrard 44 45 A1 wood 55 55 A1 wood 59 49 Winola 47 MANLIUS TOURNEY CONFERENCE TOURNEY 47 Tampico 45 48 Winola 55 42 Western 64 46 Neponset 49 40 Pays 1. SENIOR CENTER: Monty Doliesl-ager 2. JUNIOR VARSITY PLAYERS, FRONT ROW: K. Stafford, SECOND ROW: J. Parks, P. Van-Vooren, THIRD ROW: T. Van-Vooren, J. Longeville, FOURTH ROW: N. DeReu, M. DeDecker, FIFTH ROW: J. VanVooren, K. Skrinski, SIXTH ROW: J. Gleason, J. Heller, SEVENTH ROW: B. Troutwine, R. VanOpDorp, EIGHTTH ROW: W. Roesner, C. Crockett. CENTER: Coach Noard 3. SENIOR FORWARD: Neal De-Decker 4. Atkinson getting a rebound. 5. SOPHOMORE GUARD: Rory Van-C Dorp 5 41 Mr. Nutt 42 Inspires Tracksters On 3 1. Seniors Ken Boelens and Neal DeDecker hand off in 440 yd relay race. 2. Sophomore Darren DeDecker in 2-Mile Relay Race. 3. Junior Doug VanVooren in Long Jump. 4. Senior Matt Nicol in Discus. 5. Junior Craig Glattly 440 yd Relay Team. 6. 75-76 Track Team: FRONT ROW: J. Yackly, J. Gleason, D. DeDecker, K. Stafford, C. Crockett, J. Heller, B. VanLue, SECOND ROW: J. Hamer, M. Nicol, M. Vincent, B. Moens, J. VanVooren, M. Gentry, BACK ROW: Coach Nutt, M. Dolie-sagler, K. Boelens, N. DeDecker, D. VanVooren, C. Glattly, M. VanOrpdorp, R. VanOrdorp, ABSENT FROM PICTURE: D. Minnaert, M. McNeil, J. VanMeenen. 7. Ken Boelens in Triple Jump. H4 7 43 New Records End Atkinson High School Track and Field Records 100 yd Dash 10.1 1946 Dean Teerlinck 220 yd Dash 23. 3 1968 Bob Price 440 yd Dash 52.4 1973 Mark Clattly 880 yd Run 2 08.0 1972 Tim Evans Mile Run 4 44.0 1960 Larry Locke 2-Mile Run 11 11.5 1969 Lenny Cloud 120 High Hurdles 15.0 1969 Mike Snyder 330 Low Hurdles 43.0 1975 Todd Atwell 440 yd Relay 46.6 1964 Roger Goreth, Mike Minnaert, Dick VanOpdorp, Mike Nutt. 880 yd Relay 1 33.9 1969 Rod Haare, Mark Buigess, Larry’ Vandersnick, Bob Price. Mile Relay 3 36.1 1972 Mike Hamer, Jim Hamer, Time Evans, Mark Glattly. 2-Mile Relay 8 54.9 1976 John Gleason, Doug VanVooren, Rory VanOpdorp, Jim Yackley High Jump 6-1 1 2 1947 Gorden DeVrieze Long Jump 22-3 1964 Roger Goreth Triple Jump 42-1 2 1976 Neal DeDecker Pole Vault 11-1 1 2 1976 Jon Hamer Shot Put 49-9 1948 Jim Hamer Discus 140-0 1949 Jim Hamer 44 Successful Season Schedule of 1976 Track Meets March 31 Intersquad meet April 2 Dual Erie April 6 Dual Orion April 7 Dual Cambridge April 9 Triangle Erie A tk i nson-A nn a vv a n April 12 Alwood Invitational April 24 Wethersfield Relay April 30 Atkinson Quadrangular Atkinson- Orion- Wyanct-Manlius May 1 Aledo Relays May 7 Erie Invitational ° May 13 Dual Walnut May 17 Henry County May 18 Conbelt Varsity May 21 District Meet 1. Junior Bill VanLue in Pole Vault. 2. Junior Jim Yackly altemet in 2-Mile Relay. 3. 2-Mile Relay Team and Altemet set new school record. 4. Marty VanOrpdorp gets ready to hand off in a relay race. 5. Sophomore John Heller Pole Vault. 6. Junior Jon Hamer set a new school record in Pole Vault. 45 Girls Volleyball Going MATCH SCORES We They 0 Galva 2 2 Walnut 0 0 Bradford 2 ■ 1 Wyanet 2 2 Cambridge 0 0 Western 2 0 Bradford 2 1 Wyanet 2 0 Western 2 2 Walnut 1 1 Cambridge 2 1 District 2 46 Strong At A.H.S. 1. Trudy proves her power. 2. Moe pumps it up for a smash. 3. Babe pumps it up and over. 4. Lisa puts some power behind her serve. 5. Sandy winds up. 6. Jodi tips it over for another point. 7. Donna gives it her best. 8. Tracy sets it up for other team members. 9. Wendy pumps it over. 10. 75-76 Girls Volleyball Team, FRONT ROW: B-Team C. Rahn, D. Evans K. Stafford, L. VerStraete, B. Naug-le, S. Nelms, S. Evans, L. Nelson, T. Bowers, SECOND ROW: A-Team H. Wancket, J. Heller, S. VanVoor-en, T. Sears, K. VanDeRostyne, M. Vyneman, W. Heller, T. Livingston, THIRD ROW: Coach M. Hoffman, T. Roman; Manager 47 ■kTO|| 1 •'(— Tigerettes Open First Game In New Gym 1. Jodie Heller puts up a free throw against Erie. 2. B-Team start a game with a tip there way. 3. Babe puts one up against Annawan. 4. Tracy Livingston gets another jump ball for Atkinson. 5. Trudy Sears gets a shot up while surrounded by the other team. 6. 75-76 Atkinson Girls Basketball Teams: FRONT ROW: W. Heller, L. Ledford, L. Nelson, K. Stafford, L. VerStraete, D. Evans, C. Rahn, SECOND ROW: Coach Allen, C. DeMay, A. Vyneman, C. VanDeVoorde, K. VanDeRostyne, M. Vyneman, S. Nelms, Coach Hoffman, BACK ROW: T. Livingston, T. Sears, J. Heller, C. Boelens. 7. But we really didn't mean to hit her that hard. 8. Players fire up for a big game. Cheerleaders Raise Spirit T? ! ' 1 1. Cindy's pep talk at bon fire shows her hopes of a victory. 2. 75-76 J-V Cheerleaders; Renee Franks, Lin Skrin-ski, Ann Marie Moens, Jean Sturtewagen, Robin VanVooren 3. Cindy and Linda watch in concern as the Tigers prove their power. 4. Rah 5. Yeah 6. Atkinson 7. 75-76 Atkinson High Cheerleaders and Sponsor FRONT ROW: Annette Vyneman, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Plasschaert, sponsor; Renee Franks, Cindy Boelens, Brenda Taber, Linda Thompson, Jean Sturtewagen THIRD ROW: Robin Van Voor-en, Lin Skrinski, BACK ROW: Ann Marie Moens 50 As Tigers Show Power. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 75-76 Varsity Cheerleaders: Linda Thompson, Cindy Boelens, Brenda Taber, Annette Vyneman Brenda's cheery smile keeps the crowd going. He's all right Lin, he's still breathing. I just can't seem to get it together. Fight Tigers Fight, Hey 51 Yearbook Staff Works 1. FRONT ROW--R. McCullough--Photographer; ROW 2—J. Puentes--Lay-out Editor; T. Moens—Student Life, Business; E. Puschak—Classes; T. Sears--Photographer; K. VanDeRostyne--Business Editor; ROW 3—M. Price --Business; M. Gentry—Photographer; L. Thompson—Social Events; J. Longeville—Assistant; M. Flatley --Sponsor; S.VanVooren—Organization; A. Vyneman--Organizations and Girls Sports; C. Boelens--Photography Editor. Absent from picture —J. VanMeenen-- Boys Sports; C. VanDeVoord--Student Life. S4 To Fit The Memories Together 55 Pizza Sales Bring Needed Athletic Funds 1. FRONT ROW--B. Troutwine, K. Stafford, R. DeSmith, N. DeDecker Secretary, D. Mi nnaert--President, R. VanOpdorp, M. VanOpdorp, ROW 2--Mr. Noard--Sponsor, B. Moens, M. Vincent, J. VanVooren, D. De-Decker, C. Glattly, B. VanLue, J. Hamer, R. VanOpdorp, ROW 3—W. Roesner, J. Neuleib, M. Cerar, J. Heller, D. VanVooren—Vice President, F. Verstraete, M. Verstraete, B. CarMichael, T. VanHerzeele, ROW 4—R. Sims, D. DeDecker, J.—Yackley, R. Diericx, M. Nelms, M. Gentry, M. DeReu, M. Nicol, Absent from picture—K. Boelens—Treasurer, J. VanMeenen, M. McNeil, M. Dolieslager. Council Watches Over Student Rights 1. H. Wancket, R. VanOpdorp, K. Skrinski, T. VanHerzeele, S. VanVooren, N. DeDecker, C. Glattly, C. Boelens, D. Skrinski, J. Hamer, J. Longeville, D. DeMay, ]. Longeville, M. Nelms. 2. Officers: C. Boelens—Treasurer, C. Glattly--Vice President, N. De-Decker--President, S. VanVooren—Secretary. 56 Who Says NHS Is Dull? 57 FHA Enjoys Daddy FRONT ROW: Miss Allen—sponsor, L. Skrinski, K. VanDeRostyne, B. Taber, K. Taber, T. Sears, E. Pushack, W. Hodel, T. Moens, S. Evans, SECOND ROW: S. Moens, C. DeMay, S. Nelms, L. Little, D. Deakin, T. Livingston, L. VerStreate, L. Nelson, B. Naugle, T. Bowers, K. Stafford, M. VanOpdorp, THIRD ROW: D. Jaquet, K. Collier, J. Heller, J. Longeville, D. DeMay, B. O'Brien, C. Beebe, K. Poff, T. Roman, D. Evans, J. Stur-tewagen, FOURTH ROW: H. Wancket, R. Franks, R. VanVooren, B. Goebert, A. Moens, M. Vyneman, J. Hamer, D. Burgess, D. Floming, K. Krug, L. Stafford, FIFTH ROW: R. Mcle, D. DeMay, A. Vyneman, S. Katsch-nig, D. Skrinski, K. McNeil, R. Carton, R. VanAntweip, M. Price, L. Little, C. Rahn, R. Guthrie, SIXTH ROW: K. Gustafson, L. Taber, N. Neileib, B. Evans, J. Puentes, D. DeMay, L. Thompson, C. Boelens, S. VanVooren, W. Heller. 58 Miss Allen—sponsor, S. Evans—Public Relations, L. Skrinski—Frsh-Soph Points, B. Tabei -Secretary, K. Taber— 1st Vice President, T. Sears—President, E. Pushack—2nd Vice President, W. Hodel--Treasurer, K. VanDeRostyne— Jr.-Sr. Points, T. Moens—Historian. Daughter Date Night 1. Freshmen go through a week of FHA initiation. 2. W. Hodel models for FHA style show. 3. Four Outstanding Seniors—C. Boelens, E. Pus-chak, T. Sears, T. Moens. 4. Guess what is in our bottles?? 5. Girls have fun at Daddy-Daughter Date Night. 59 FFA Supplies Candy And 1. Kenny Boelens receives the Work Experience Award from Mr. Moens. 2. 1975-76 FFA Officers: FRONT ROW: B. VanLue, Reporter; M. Nelms, Secretary; J. VanMeenen, President; M. Nicol, V-President; K. Boelens, Treasurer; M. Verstraete, Sentinal; BACK ROW: Mr. Patton, Mr. Moens, Advisors. 3. FRONT ROW: T. VanVooren, J. Stanfield, R. Rahn, R. Dwyer, M. DeDecker, J. Longeville, K. Gentry, P. VanVooren, S. Gilbraith, K. Skrinski; SECOND ROW: M. Gentry, D. DeDecker, M. Floming, Mr. Patton, Mr. Moens, M. Vincent, R. Adkins, J. Lawrence, M. Gentry, J. VanVooren, C. Glattly, M. VanOpdorp, R. VanOpdoip, B. Moens, J. Neuleib, R. Sims, C. Crockett, J. Park, B. VanLue, THIRD ROW: B. Troutwine, J. Gleason, S. Rahn, B. Dwyer, M. Nelms, R. Die-riex, M. Nicol, B. Carmichael, D. Minneart, T. VanHerzeele, J. Hamer, M. Dwyer; BACK ROW: N. DeReu, J. Yackley, M. Cerar, J. Heller, D. DeDecker, M. DeReu, N. DeDecker, L. Longeville, R. DeSmith, M. Verstraete, F. Verstraete, R. VanOpdorp, D. VanVooren. 60 Pop For Student Lounge. 1. Jim VanMeenen gets his opening speech ready for FFA banquet. 2. O. K. Mr. Patton I won't throw it very hard. 3. This Freshman is mine! 4. If you boys don't take it a little bit easier, I'll make you eat some of the Freshmen's chili. 5. Hannah gave us the recipe. 6. Freshman boys digest a wonderful meal served at the FFA banquet. 61 GAA Keeps 1. FRONT ROW: Sponsor--Miss Hoffman, H. Wancket, Fr. -So. Points, L. Stafford—Vice President, K. VanDe-Rostyne--President, W. Heller--Treasurer, S. VanVooren Secretary, C. Boelens—Jr.-Sr. Points, SECOND ROW: S. Moens, C. DeMay, S. Nelms, L. Little, D. Deakin, T. Iivingston, L. VerStraete, L. Nelson, K. Collier, J. Heller, J. Longeville, D. DeMay, B. O'Brien, G. Beebe, K. Poff, T. Roman, D. Evans, J. Stur-tewagen, FOURTH ROW: R. Franks, R. VanVooren, B. Goebert, L. Skrinski, A. Moens, M. Vyneman, K. Enyeart, J. Hamer, B. Taber, D. Burgess, B. McCullough, K. Krug, FIFTH ROW: R. Mcle, D. DeMay, A. Vyneman, S. Katschnig, D. Skrinski, K. McNeil, R. Carton, R. VanAntwerp, M. Price, S. Evans, C. Rahn, R. Guthrie, BACK ROW: L. Taber, N. Neuleib, B. Evans, J. Puentes, D. DeMay, W. Hodel, K. Taber, E. Puschak, T. Sears, T. Moens, L. Thompson. 2. Junior girls take care of food at GAA Halloween Party. 3. Watch this one splatter all over. 62 Girls Active 63 In The News With The Tiger — Tiger News 1. FRONT ROW: K. VanDeRostyne, J. Puentes, T. Moens SECOND ROW: Mr. Kaminiski—Sponsor, D. DeMay —Editor, T. Sears, E. Puschak, C. Boelens, Absent from picture—M. Dolieslager, C. VanDeVoord, J. Claeys 2. How does this contraption work? 3. I know there's a start button around here somewhere! 4. That picture doesn't go there, besides, it's upside down! 64 High School Bowl Is On Their Way To Fame Librarians Suit A Range Of Readers 1. LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Naugle, W. Roesner--Treasurer, R. McCullough—Secretary, M. Gentry—Historian, Mrs. Griffith—Sponsor, J. Heller—Vice-President, D. Evans—President, D. Deakin. 65 Band Works For New Uniforms 1. The Marching Band and Flag Girls in formation of the football field. 2. Is it left, right or right, left. 3. 75-76 Atkinson High School Band: FRONT ROW: L. Moon, D. De-Decker, D. Nott, K. King, B. Naugle, SECOND ROW: J. Yackley, T. Bowers, M. Roman, B. Gilbraith, T. Sorenson, J. Claeys, B. Van-Lue, THIRD ROW: M. Claeys, J. Goreth, S. Sturtewagen, D. Cerar, D. Reiling, J. Heller, J. Stanfield, T. Enyeart, FORTH ROW: C. Painter, M. Floming, K. Gustafson, M. Cerar, C. Crockett, K. Phillips, R. Rahn, BACK ROW: Instructor—Miss Grove, W. Heller, J. Wancket, L. Ledford, R. Poff, L. Nelson, S. Franks, C. Manthe. 4. John Heller shows his talent at marching. 66 A Future Is What Work Is Junior Co-op Members and Employment: FRONT ROW: L. Little, Port-a Frame; K. Krug, Stuckey's; K. Gustafson, Gulf Plaza; S. Evans, News Office; D. Floming, Gulf Plaza; BACK ROW: B. Dwyer, J. Dwyer; T. Vandemore, J. Hamer, Port-a-Frame; R. VanOrpdorp, Hi-Quality; F. VerStraete, VerStraete's Garage, M. Gentry, Port-a- Frame. Linda Thompson worked her first year on Co-op as a Secretary in the Ag Office under the instruction of Mr. Moens Mrs. Patton. Wendy Hodel has worked her second year on Co-op as a Secretary in the High School Office under the instruction of Lori Skrinski. 67 Mr. Moens Helps Get Young Ron DeSmith has worked two years on Co-op as a Elevator Worker at Atkinson Grain 6 Fertilizer under the instruction of Bob Anderson. Kim Taber worked her first year on Co-op at the Atkinson Grain Fertilizer as a Secretary under the instruction of Shirley McNeil. Matt Nicol has worked for two years on Co-op at Port-a-Frame under the instruction of Steve Clapp. Dale Minnaert G Tom VanHerzeele have worked for two years on Co-op at Wyffels Hybrids under the instruction of Bill Wyffels. Jim VanMeenen has worked for three years on Co-op, his Senior year at Wyffels Hybrids under the instruction of Bill Wyffels. 68 People Involved In A Future Mitch McNeil Lance Longeville have worked two years on Co-op. They worked this year at Atkinson Stock Yards under the instruction of Jim Sorenson £ Don Buysse. Monty Dolieslager worked his first year on Co-op for Atkinson Stock Yards under the instruction of Jim Sorenson. Ken Boelens has worked two years on Co-op for Don's T.V. Mike Dwyer has worked two years on Co-op on Service under the instruction of Don Sturtewagen. He also the farm under the instruction of John Dwyer, received the Work Experience Award. Marve VerStraete has worked three years on Co-op, his senior year at DeGeeter Electric under the instruction of Joe DeGeeter. Becky Yarger worked her first year on Co-op babysitting at a Day Care Center under the instruction of Diane Palmer. 69 CLASS On August 29, 1972, 37 scared freshman walked into the halls of Atkinson High School for the first time. Our sponsor was Mr. Klavon. Kim Taber was the freshman attendant for Homecoming. Our float One small step for man, one giant victory for the Tigers was a disaster. This was the first year for girls basketball and volleyball. Also the new gym and football field were put to use for the first time. PRESIDENT—Neal DeDecker VICE-PRESIDENT—Kim Taber SECRETARY—Ken Boelens TREASURER—Tom VanHerzeele STUDENT COUNCIL—Trudy Seare, S andy V anVoore n Halloween. . .Initiation. . .Johnson State Park . . .Frito Banditos.. .Swisher Sweets. . .New Threads.. .White Sox.. .Stripmines.. .Camp-out On August 27, 1974, there were 29 jolly juniors . Our class sponsors were Mrs. Plass-chaert and Mr. Garcia. The theme for Homecoming was The Tiger's Tale with our float Total Up A Tiger Victory placing first in the float judging. Linda Thompson was the junior attendant. The theme for Sweetheart was Be My Sweetheart . This year's play That's My Cousin . Our Prom was Evening In The Islands and was very successful. Before prom was held at the Deck, after prom at the YMCA in Davenport. This was the first year for Atkinson to participate in High School Bowl. PRESIDENT—Ellen Puschak VICE-PRESIDENT—Kim Taber SECRETARY—Wendy Hodel TREASURER—Sandy VanVooren STUDENT COUNCIL—Cindy Boelens, Tom VanHerzeele Last GAA slumber party...Fonz... Busch... FFF orginates.. .Cake raffles.. .Modem Dance Show.. .Saturday nights.. .Lowered ears for B-ball.. .Sunday afternoons.. .The Bloody Bucket Saloon.. .Open Campus. . .Wyffel's Haystack. . .New Year's Eve at Al's.. .Saddle shoes . . .A 12 apiece. . .Bob's house. . .Hayrake and Tube road.. .Not-a 11-the re Chemistry tests. . . Ken's triple jump... ACT tests... Foosball... Taco house terrorists. . .The Colony Inn.. .Fair OF ’76 On August 28, 1973, there were 36 silly sophomores . Our class sponsor was Mr. Garcia. Our Homecoming theme was Through A Tiger's Eye . The sophomore attendant was Ellen Puschak. Our float Ground the Jets was a little better than our freshman one. The theme for Sweetheart was Love Is... The Egg and I was put on this year with most of us helping behind the stage. PRESIDENT—Neal DeDecker VICE-PRESIDENT—Ellen Puschak SECRETARY—Theresa Moens TREASURER—Cindy Boelens STUDENT COUNCIL—Babe VanDeRostyne, Tom VanHerzeele PomPom girls.. .Canadian Club G Seagram 7, . .Afternoons at the Mobil.. .Riding motorcycles. . .Casba.. .New bridge.. .Licences... Class rings. . .Henry County Fair.. .Mooning. .Banana Split desserts.. .Streaking.. .Cambridge dances.. .First Sweetheart party... Ray's.. .DUB On August 26, 1975, 27 seniors started ruling the halls of AHS. Our class sponsor was Mr. Steers. Kim Taber and Marve VerStraete reigned over Homecoming with the theme The Year of the Tiger . Our float Charger's Time's Running Out took second place. The senior attendant was Juliette Puentes and the escorts were Neal DeDecker, Dale Minnaert, Ken Boelens and Matt Nicol. The Sweetheart dance was held on Valentine's Day with the theme Sweethearts are Forever . Jim VanMeenen and Trudy Sears were King and Queen with attendents Theresa Moens, Sandy VanVooren, Babe VanDeRostyne and Chris VanDeVoord. Escorts were Tom VanHerzeele, Ken Boelens, Mitch McNeil and Mike DeReu. Our play was Pick-A-Dilly . So that the school would remember the Class of '76 we left behind a scoreboard for the new conference. PRESIDENT—Cindy Boelens VICE-PRESIDENT—Theresa Moens SECRETARY—Babe VanDeRostyne TREASURER—Ron DeSmith STUDENT COUNCIL—Tom VanHerzeele, Sandy VanVooren COLORS—Red, White G Blue MOTTO—To meet, to know, to love and then part, brings out the memories in our hearts. SONG—Last Days Of May FLOWER—American Beauty Rose Mood rings.. .Bicentennial.. .Senior week.. .Picking com with cars.. .Bib-overalls... Ditch banging.. .Visiting colleges.. .The Old Timer.. .WIU... Perching on Tom's Roof .. ,BHW. . .Iowa.. .Graduation.. .CST.. .Moscow Mules... Missing Reflectors... Uoflowa.. .play practices.. .The Bump.. .Brownie's Place.. .May 28, 1976.. .Birthday parties.. .Crusing... 10 in a car.. .Caps and gowns...SPIRIT OF 76.. .Roses C. BOF.LENS (Saint Al) - F.H.A. I.2.3.4; fi.A.A. 1.2.3.4. Points Chairman 4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club I. 2; Pomfrum 1.2; Volleyball 1.2.3: Basketball 1.2.3.4; Drama Club 2,3.4; Newspaper 1.2.3.4; Chorus 2; Yearbook 3.4. Photographer. Photography Editor; Student Council 3.4. Treasurer 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Senior Class President; Cheerleader 4; S.A.A. 1.2.3; National Honor Society. K. BOELENS (Lem) - F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. Trcasu cr 3.4; Football 3.4; Basketball 1.2.4; Track 2.3.4. Co-captain 3; Athletic Club 3.4; Co-Op 3.4; Homecoming Escort; Sweetheart Escort. J. Cl.AEYS (Gooey) - F.H.A. I: G.A.A. 1.4; Newspaper 4. N. DEDECKER — F.F.A. I.2.3.4; Football 1.2.3.4. Co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2.3.4; Track 1.2.3.4. Co-captain 3; Drama Club 3.4; Athletic Club 2.3.4; Student Counctj 1.2.3.4. Vice-President. President; Freshman Class President; Sophomore Class President Homecoming Escort. D. DEMAY (Di) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4; G.A.A. I.2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Newspaper 1.2.3.4. Editor; Drama Club 3.4. Makeup; Basketball 3; Flaggirl 4; S. A.A. 1.2. • L. LONGEVII.LE (Quisle l.ancc) - F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Football 2; Co-Op 3,4; Drama Club 3. M MCNEIL (Hayden) F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. Scntmal 3; Football 1.2.3.4. Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1.2; Track 4. Athletic Club 3.4; Co-Op 3.4; Sweetheart Escort. D. MINNAERT (Boogie) F.F.A. I.2.3.4. Treasurer 2; Football 1.2.3.4. Co-captain 4; Basketball 1.2.3; Track I.2.3.4; Athletic Club 3.4. Vice-President. President; Co-Op 3.4; Homecoming Escort. T. MOENS (Tesi) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4. Historian 4; G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Flaggirl 4; Basketball 3; Drama Club 2.4. Newspaper 1.2.3.4; Chorus 2; Yearbook 4, Student Life. Business Staff; Sophomore Class Secretary; Senior Class Vice-President; Cheerleader 1.2; S.A.A. 1.2.3; Sweetheart Attendant. M. NICOL (Sly) — F.F A. I.2.3.4. Vice-President 4; Football 1.2.3.4; Track 1.3.4; Athletic Club 3.4; Co-Op 3.4; Homecoming Escort. L. THOMPSON (Mama) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4; G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Drama Club 4; Yearbook 4. Social Events; Cheerleader 2.4; S.A.A. I; Homecoming Attendant 3; Band I; Co-Op 4. K VANDEROSTYNE (Babe) — P H A. 1.2.3.4. Points Chairman 4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; PomPom 2; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Volleyball 1.2.3.4; Drama Club 1.2.3.4. Makeup. Prompter. Student Director. Newspaper 1.2.3.4; Chorus 2; Yearbook 3.4. Assistant Business Manager. Business Manager; Student Council 2; Senior Class Secretary; High School Bowl S.A.A. I; Swcclhcal Attendant; D.A.R Award. C. VANDEVOORD (Chrissy) — F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; G.A A. 1,2.3.4. Historian 4; Spanish Club 1.2. Pep Club 1.2; Flaggirl 4; Volleyball 2; Basketball 4; Drama Club 4. Properties Manager; Newspaper 1.2,3.4; Chorus 2; Yearbook 4. Student Life; Sweetheart Attendant; S.A.A. 1.2.3. CYNTHIA ANN BOELENS LANCE ANDRE LONCEVILLE KENNETH LEE BOELENS MITCHELL JAMES MCNEIL LINDA JEAN THOMPSON JUDY ANN CLAEYS NEAL ROBERT DEDECKER DIANE MARIE DEMAY DALE MICHAEL MINNAERT THERESA MARIE MOENS MATTHEW JOHN NICOL KATHLEEN MARGARET VANDEROSTYNE CHRISTINE ANN VANDEVOORD THOMAS MICHAEL VANHERZEELE PATRICK MICHAEL O'BRIEN JULIETTE ROSE SANTOS PUENTES ELLEN JUNE PUSCHAK KIMBERLY ANN TABER JAMES JOSEPH VANMEENEN SANDRA KAYVANVOOREN RICHARD SCOTT RAHN MARVIN AUGUST VERSTRAETE T. VANHERZEELE (Tom) — F.F.A. I.2.3.4. Reporter 2; Football 1.2,4; Athletic Club 4; Student Council 1.2.4, Representitive; Sweetheart Escort; Co-Op 3.4. M. DEREU (Bonchcad) — F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Athletic Club 4; Co-op 4; Sweetheart Escort. R. DESMITH (Chubs) — F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Athletic Club 3.4; Co-op 3,4; Senior Class Treas. M DOLIESLAGER (Goob) — F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Track 2.3.4; Drama Club 2.3,4; Spanish Club 1.2; Athletic Club 3.4; Newspaper 4; Co-op 4; Boy's State. M. DWYER (Multi) — F.F.A. 1.2,3.4; Co-op 3.4. W. MODEL (Wendell) — F.H.A. 1.2.3.4. Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 1,2.3,4. Historian 2; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club I, 2; Drama Club 3.4. Publicity. Costumes Manager; Newspaper 1.2.3.4; Yearbook 2.3. Photographer 2. Social Events 3; Junior Class Secretary. J. PUENTES (Whoot) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4; G.A.A. I.2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Drama Club 1,2,4; Makeup; Newspaper 4; Yearbook 2.3.4. Assistant. Organizations. Lay-out Editor; Flaggirl 4; S.A.A. 1,2,3; National Honor Society; Homecoming Attendant 4. E. PUSCHAK (El) — F.H.A. 1.2.3.4. Points Chairman. Treasurer. Vice-President; G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Drama Club 1.2,3.4. Advertising, Promter — Student Director; Newspaper 1.2.3.4; Basketball 3; Chorus 2; Yearbook 3.4. Classes; Student Council 3. Secretary; Sophomore Class Vice-President; Junior Class President; Cheerleader 2; S.A.A. 1.2; National Honor Society; Homecoming Attendant 2; Betty Crocker Award. R RAHN (Heep) — F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; High School Bowl 3; Drama Club 3. T. SEARS (Gert) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4. Treasurer. Secretary. President; G.A.A. 1,2,3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Band Majorette 1,2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Volleyball-1,2.3.4; Drama Club 3.4. Publicity 3; Newspaper 1,2.3.4; Chorus 2; Yearbook 2,3.4, Assistant, Photographer; Student Council I; S.A.A. I; Sweetheart Queen; Home Ec Award. K TABER (Kimbies) — F.H.A. I.2.3.4. Vice-President; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1.2; Drama Club 3.4. Make-up; Chorus 2; Newspaper 1.2.3: Freshman Class Vice-President; Junior Class Vice-President; Co-op 4; Homecoming Attendant I; Homecoming Queen. J. VANMEENEN (Chops) — F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. President; Football 1.2,3; Track 3.4; Wrestling I; Drama Club 3; Athletic Club 3.4; Yearbook 3.4. Sports; Co-op 2.3.4; Sweetheart King. S. VANVOOREN (Sandy) — F.H.A. 1.2.3.4. Recreation; G.A.A. I.2.3.4. Vice-President. Secretary; Spanish Club 1.2; Pep Club 1,2; Pom Pom 1,2; Flaggirl 4; Basketball Manager 2,3; Volleyball 2,3.4; Drama Club 1.2.3.4. Publicity, Prompter. Make-up Manager; Newspaper 1.2,3.4; Yearbook 4. Organizations; Student Council 1,4. Secretary 4; Junior Class Treasurer; National Honor Society; S.A.A. 1.2; Sweetheart Attendant. M VERSTRAETE (Marve) — F.F.A. I.,3.4. Sentinel 4; Football 1,2,3.4; Track 3; Athletic Club 3.4; Co-op 2.3.4; Homecoming King. B YARGER (Becky) — F.H.A. 1.2.3.4;G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Pep Club I; Volleyball 2.3; Newspaper 1.2; Co-op 4. ) I WENDY LEE HODEL TRUDY ANN SEARS BECKY LOU YARGER To Meet, To Know, Brings Out The Memories 72 In Our Hearts 73 “Then Came The 74 Last Days Of May” HONOR SPEAKERS Cindy Boelens Juliette Puentes SAA AWARD Sandy VanVooren Diane DeMay Juliette Puentes Cindy Boelens AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Winner—Kathleen VanDeRostyne Runner-up—Cindy Boelens Winner—Scott Rahn Runner-up--Ron DeSmith PTC SCHOLARSHIP Diane DeMay CERAR SCHOLARSHIP Kathleen VanDeRostyne Cindy Boelens DE KALB AWARD Ron DeSmith MARY ANN BECKER CITIZENSHIP AWARD Kathleen VanDeRostyne BLACK HAWK SCHOLARSHIP Linda Thompson 75 1. Denise Burgess 2. Brian Carmichael 3. Rose Ann Carton 4. Marc Cerar 5. Drew DeDecker 6. Denise DeMay 7. Randy Diericx 8. Bob Dwyer 9. Kay Enyeart 11. Debbie Homing 12. Mark Gentry 13. Trina Gilbraith 14. Craig Glattly 15. Kerry Gustafson 16. Jill Hamer 17. Jon Hamer 18. Shelly Katschnig 19. Kathy Krug 1. Lori Little 2. Barbara McCullough 3. Robin Mcle 4. Kala McNeil 4. Mark Nelms 6. Michelle Price 7. Cindy Rahn 10. Brenda Taber 8. Dee Ann Skrmski 9. Lana Stafford 11. Rhonda VanAntwerp 12. Tom Vandemore 1. Glenda Beebe 2. Kellie Collier 5. Doreen DeMay 6. Donna Evans 7. Tony Floming 8. Mitch Gentry 9. John Gleason 10. Benita Goebert 11. Jody Heller 12. John Heller 13. Wendy Heller 14. Dianne Jaquet 15. Luan Ledford 16. Johnon Longeville 17. Tammi Martin 18. Robert McCullough Class 1. Dottie Mcle 2. Sheri Moens 3. Beth Naugle 4. Shelly Nelms 5. Lisa Nelson 6. Nona Neuleib Of ’79 7. Joe Park 8. Randy Rahn 9. Kevin Skrinski 10. Kim Stafford 11. Jeff Stanfield 12. lisa Taber 13. Melanie VanOpdorp 14. Perry VanVooren 15. Todd VanVooren 16. Lisa VerStraete 17. Heidi Wancket MR. ROBERT GARCIA--Science 84 MRS. CATHY PLASSCHAERT—Spanish, English MR. JOHN PHILLIPS—History, Driver's Ed. MR. HARRY KAMINISKI— English LORI SKRINSKI—Secretary BARB SNIDER—Bookkeeper 86 STANLEY HELLER, MERRIL TABER, WILLIAM SEARS, RICHARD GENTRY, JEAN NEULEIB, BERNIE CERAR, JIM HAMER—School Board 87 ARNOLD VANOPDORP— Janitor is% of 1 S'7ii J-. would lil ? icv lty ar.d administra ® hcif ■pdtiejpe, understand: An preparing usifor the ful 90 FORD First In . . . • Local News • Circulation • Farm News • Pictures • Local Sports • Women’s News • Editorials • Advertising NEWS 0(Lui .'ix matt - T?own 'litiily iwtpafi Phone 309 936-7967 P.O. Box 601 ATKINSON. ILLINOIS 61235 ALFRED R. EVANS EILEEN M. EVANS Editors Publishers Farm Equipment GERMAN’S SALES SERVICE Massey-Ferguson and New Idea Our 50th Year Phone 309 853-8765 Kewanee, Illinois 61443 BOB NORTON AGENCY 125 S. 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HF.NRY COUNTY'S FINEST LANES — RECREATION for the ENTIRE FAMILY Phone 944-4334 925 South Oakwood Avenue Geneseo, Illinois Appliances P GO GAMBLES Housewares a r d MAPES' GAMBLES w Atkinson, Illinois 61235 a Phone 936-7845 r e Automotive paints TV Sound CONGRATULATIONS “Class of 76” MERY-GO-ROUND FOUR SEASONS Geneseo, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS “Class of 76” CENTRAL RED ARROW Geneseo, Illinois Flowers by Steve c°Ted tAfc1 Cambridge, Illinois Phone 937-3325 Compliments of HENRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY Geneseo, Illinois NICK SIMON special agent OFF PHONE 937 3372 ES PHONE 936 768? 301 N SCHOOL ST ATKINSON ILLINOIS The Country Companies LIFE • HEALTH • HOMEOWNERS • AUTO • HAIL mutual funds ♦ 4 THE STATE Compliments of TOM’S 7he wide-awake bank makes it adso easy. Annawan, Illinois VAN DAELE’S BUSINESS MACHINES ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Victor Printing Calculators Spced-O-Print Duplicators Sales and Service Ronald Van Daele Owner 813 N. Tremont Kewanee, IL 61443 Tel. 853-4341 Geneseo, Illinois ATKINSON MOTOR SHOP OWATONNA SALES AND SERVICE Transmission Repair Diesel Mechanic Truck Car Repair Tire Service Shop 936-7894 Home 935-6917 Wrecker Available 24 hr. Service MUKTKAIIMNN INC. Interstate 80 at Illinois 78 PHONE 93S 6 2 8 5 Boutique Gallery Second Floor Central Building P.O. Box 143 Geneseo, Illinois Phone 309 944-6001 FINEST AUTHENTIC AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY CHICAGO ATKINSON LIVSTOCK MARKET Stocker and Feeds THE CORNER TAVERN “You’re never a stranger more than once” We Feature: Good Drinks. Fair Price Friendly People Congratulations THE CLOTHES BASKET Kathryn Mary Kay Atkinson, Illinois Phone 936-7322 99 NORTHSIDE PRINGLE LOCKER SERVICE CUSTOM BUTCHERING and PROCESSING Phone 935-6964 Annawan, Illinois 61235 Qkmlfj DRUG GENESEO S PRESCRIPTION CFNTTR 201 N STATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST AlWAYS ON DUTY Compliments of Compliments of MODE O'DAY ELLIS IMPLEMENT Genesco, Illinois Atkinson, Illinois Compliments of DEREU’S CLOTHING SHOES JOSEPH VANDEMORE FUNERAL HOME Hillcrest Shopping Center Atkinson, Illinois 61235 Geneseo, Illinois Compliments of ROBINSON’S Compliments of FARM SERVICE CENTER VANDERSNICK DAIRY Bulk Delivery — Grind Mix Grain Bank — Grain Dealer Phone 935-6229 J 0 Annawan, Illinois 61234 A 100 1 ATKINSON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION “Teachers working together to im- MACHINE SHEDS COMMERCIAL STORAGE Hogs Are BeovtifvJ In thm TAZEWELL POINT •GESTATION 'FINISHING 'FARROWING 'GROWER 'CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT BUILDING 'OPEN FRONT FINISHING 'MODULAR ON SITE CONSTRUCTION 1ITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTIVE irTERATURE Oi call CoilacI 309 936 6655 Annawmn, Dllnoia TAZEWELL BUILDERS sumv. inc ANNAWAN ILLINOIS nrove eiliicniion in our commumn RINK’S MARKET DON’S T.V. SERVICE 109 E. Orange Geneseo, Illinois Groceries — Meats — Delicatessen SL100 Quasar Color T.V. 408 North State Street Atkinson, Illinois Phone 936-7676 Feed Specialties Compliments of GISH’S STANDARD CAR WASH Annawan, Illinois NELSON AND BOLLEN FEED MILL, INC. Denver W. Haase — owner Feeds of all kinds Bulk or Bagged Meal or Pellets or Cubes 250 East Exchange Geneseo, Illinois Phone 944-4631 COURTESY OF 102 JUAN S. PUENTES PORT-A-FRAME, LTD. STEEL WOOD FABRICATING 609 E. Henry Atkinson, II. 61235 Harvest Trail Running Gear Harvest Flow Gravity Box Congratulations to the Class of 1976 Courtesy of THE BOOK STORE THE CORNER TAP School Supplies — Hallmark Cards — Wallpaper Atkinson, Illinois Owners Geneseo, Illinois Marvin and Edna Croegart GOSSENS PLUMBING AND HEATING Compliments of CHARLES N. BLACKINSKY Air Conditioning — Carpeting Floor Coverings and Appliances Phone 935-6271 Annawan, Illinois Oonosoo. Illinois Compliments of SIMPSON-POWELSON LUMBER COMPANY BELANGER , LAWN TX3 J r REC. CENTER , H George McCullough, Manager Phone 936-7271 (309) 103 Congratulations to the “CLASS of 76 Congratulations Class of “76” Compliments of CENTRAL RED ARROW OIL COMPANY CHERRY S SPORTING GOODS “Lots of Luck from “Duffy' Atkinson. Illinois Hillcrcst Shopping Center Phone 944-2075 Genesco. Illinois Compliments of COLUMBUS JUNCTION LIVESTOCK MARKET Columbus Junction. Iowa Mr. Mrs. John Anderson Mr. Mrs. Duane Johnson Mr. Mrs. Jim Fruland Compliments of Compliments of ATWOODS' VERSTRAETE'S GARAGE Royce VerStraete “Dry Cleaning and Laundering” “Free Pickup and Delivery” Geneseo, Illinois To Be Cleaner, Dial 944-3333 1876 Our 100th Anniversary 1976 Henry Service Co. ATKINSON SERVICE CENTER Petroleum — Feed — Plant Food AUCTIONEERING LEONARD MOENS Phone 936-7689 Phone 936-7716 Atkinson, Illinois ACE HARDWARE D Z SEWING CENTER Builders Supplies Paints and Tools New Sewing Machines Sales Service “Service is Our Salesman” “20 Years Experience” Lawn and Garden Electrical and Plumbing Mower Repair 106 133 East Exchange Street Geneseo, Illinois Dial 944-6003 804 South Oakwood Avenue Geneseo, Illinois Phone 944-6533 7 DE VRIEZE STUDIO P.O. Box 71 115 East 2nd Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Phone 852-2275 Portrait Wedding Commercial 3 AND 1 ROOFING CO. 3 in 1 Specialists Phone 852-2575, Kewanee, Illinois 61443 “No Job Too Large Or Small — Just Try Us We Do It All” C D. FORD SONS Agricultural Products Geneseo, Illinois All work guaranteed — 30 years experience Free Estimates AND ITTRELL OLDSMO WEDDING — PORTRAIT — LEGAL COMMERCIAL — MEDICAL J. W. FRANKS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHS FOR EVERY OCCASIONS TELEPHONE 309 944-5070 302 S. STATE ST. GENESEO, IL 61254 RUMLER INSURANCE AGENCY Atkinson, Illinois 61235 Phone: Office 936-7532 Residence 936-7995 Pierce Insurance Agency Complete insurance Service Scott R. Larimer, agent Phone 944-2268 OR 944-4611 lOO N. State GENESEO. ILL. 61254 DEDECKER’S HARDWARE Plumbing and Heating Phone 936-7454 Atkinson, Illinois Atkinson PTO cordially gives the PTO scholarship P.T.O. “congratulates the graduating class of 76” 108 The Bank with Your Interest in Mind ATKINSON cJbccdtmdSantas BANK ATKINSON. ILLINOIS 61235 . 936-7635 Low Cost Auto Loans Safe Deposit Boxes Agriculture Loans Christmas Savings American Express Travelers Checks Certificates of Deposit Savings Accounts Checking Accounts Drive-up Window Night Depository FROZEN FOOD CENTER HAPPY BIRTHDA Y AMERICA Gibson Appliances Meat Processing and Sales Geneseo, Illinois Dial 944-4123 HUTCHINSON FARM MANAGEMENT SERVICE Management — Appraisal — Planning Real Estate Brokers J.R. Hutchinson, A.F.M., A.R.A. Mack A. Pullman, A.F.M. Gary I. Johnson, A.F.M. Tom E. Johnson R. Edward Kiefer Ph. (309) 944-2184 Geneseo, IL 103 South Center St. 109 Thanks to the following people who helped support our 75-76 YEARBOOK Joe De Geeter Atkinson, IL Dr. Mrs. Dan H. Watkins Dr. Mrs. John D. Watkins Moline, IL i Johnston Lumber Co. Annawan, IL Annawan Implement Co. Annawan, IL The Old Timer Annawan, IL Hardee’s Geneseo, IL McNamara. Inc. Geneseo, IL Wirth Plumbing Heating and Cooling Geneseo, IL Gifford W. Zimmerman. O.D. James A. Farlik, O.D. Geneseo, IL Dr. H. T. De Decker Geneseo, IL Klavohn Furniture Store Geneseo, IL Sewing Basket Geneseo, IL The Bakery Geneseo. IL M W Shoes Geneseo, IL D. U. De Gracia M.D., S.C. Geneseo, IL Family Medical Associates Geneseo, IL Kneen’s Department Store Geneseo, IL Guzzardo's Kewanee, IL Bible Book Stote Kewanee, IL Pant Tree Kewanee, IL. Kirley Sons Kewanee. IL City Furniture Rug Co. Kewanee, IL Harvey's Beauty Salon Kewanee, IL Bracken's Shoes Kewanee, IL Lee’s Kewanee, IL Murphy’s Kewanee, IL Gerwig’s Kewanee, IL Michael C. Quaghano, D.P.M Kewanee, IL Crystal Shop Kewanee, IL in:HOW appropriate to call graduation a co Imencement. For it is not an ending, but a [beginning. One is now ready to move on- ] rward to the work of a lifetime. Not what i I finished, but what yet remains to be I achieved is the emphasis of graduation da I Invitingly ahead lies a wonderful future, I and opportunity lures one onward. How [thrilling to be young and eagerly looking Iforward with a heart full of excitement. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE [...so live—decently, fearlessly, joyously! [--and don't forget that in the long run it isj [not the years in your life but the life in fyour years that counts! ADLAI E. STEVENSON i • ■ w5J? ■ H wmmm : mmm THE talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well; and doing well whatever you do, without a thought of fame. • -' r--. -Ah.- ;ii m S3 ■' ■ asars: m i • - A thing of the peat. Pin wondering, now 1That Vve finally madelt ‘ r tflttm wiH Any Cj - r|. - .7 •,Mr- ■ ■'P vct LONGFELLOW Wnovll write variety Around here? % Who witt Hie paper1! •New editor be? How will Ale school - Get along without me? We would like to thank Miss Flatley and this year's staff for all their time and hard work in helping make this yearbook a great success. EDWARD CUNNINGHAM