Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1981 volume:

y Volume NS 39 Atkinson High School Atkinson, Illinois , 1981 Organizations 9 Special Events School Staff L 3 Sports lasses Seniors 77 Graduation 91 Advertisements 97 In Dedication X And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach. — Chaucer This year we would like to dedicate our yearbook to a man who has been in school administration for thirteen years, the last two years at Atkinson High School. After graduating from Media High School in 1954 as the salutatorian of his class, Mr. Wendell Torrance attended Western Illinois University on a teacher's training scholarship. After attending the university for two years, Mr. Torrance was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad and worked for that company for eleven years. Having always had the desire to work with young people, he returned to college and received his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1968. Three years later he received a master's degree in educational administration from Illinois State University. Mr. Torrance also completed work on the Superintendent's Endorsement, which is one year beyond the master's degree, in 1974. Wendell Torrance was born and raised on a farm in Henderson County, Illinois. In 1956 he married Margie Morris, a graduate of Biggsville High School. The Torrances have three children: Randy 23, Greg 20, and Eric 10. They also have a granddaughter, Heather, age 3. When asked how he liked being principal at AHS, Mr. Torrance said, ''I am proud to be a member of the faculty at Atkinson High School. I work with an excellent staff, superintendent, and board of education, and I enjoy the challenge of working with young people on the high school level. We, the students of AHS, would like to thank you, Mr. Torrance, for all the friendship you have shared with us and all the help you have given us. We wish you the best of luck in your future years as our principal and friend. They Make Decisions Wendell Torrance, High School Principal Don Dolieslager, Superintendent of Schools Atkinson Board of Education: (seated) Jean Neuleib, Stan Heller, Dave VanDeVelde; (standing) Tom VanVooren, Ron Reiling, Paul Nelson, Greg Patton. They Teach, They Guide 5 Chuck Weber, Business Phys. Ed. Roberta Van Hamme, Science They Supervise, They Discipline .. . Debra Magerkurth, Home Economics John Phillips, Social Studies 6 They Help, They Care Mick Shinkevich, Athletic Director Becky Frankenreider, Art Tom Urban, Music Band Director Jane Dolieslager, Librarian They Keep The School Running Barb Snider, School Bookkeeper Lorrie Jurgensen, High School Secretary Pat Nelms, Custodian Arlo Atwell, Custodian Elsie Diericx Hannah Billiet, Cooks Organizations On The Line Being In F.H.A. Means FHA members: (front row) C. Floming, C. Ey, S. Franks, A. Taber, B. Gilbraith, V. Neuleib, A. Catton, T. Sorenson, Mrs. Magerkurth (sponsor); (second row) J. Haars, K. Gentry, S. Oldfield, K. Collier, A. Claeys, V. Neuleib, B. Obrecht, A. Longeville, A. Segura; (third row) J. Neuleib, j. Fleming, T. VanHerzeele, P. McKibbon, B. Claeys, R. Peveler, D. Gilbraith, S. Peveler, K. Ey; (fourth row) J. Wancket, C. VanDeRostyne, D. Roman, J. Park, J. Teuscher, C. McKibbon, L. Sturtewagen, A. DeDecker, D. jiles, J. Rednour; (last row) D. DeDecker, J. Claeys, K. King, D. Alexander, S. Carmichael, S. Lawrence, T. Stafford, C. Nelms, B. Vandersnick, L. DeMay, L. Martin. i The freshmen girls dressed as Bo Derek during FHA initiation. Beth isn't sure what color streamer to put up next. More Than Cooking, Sewing The members of FHA do a lot more than just cook and sew. They hold many money-making projects throughout the year, including concession stands at football and basketball games and a mum sale at Homecoming. With the money they raise, the FHA is able to sponsor the Halloween Party and Daddy-Daughter Date Night as well as co-sponsor the Sweetheart Dance with the FFA. To reward its members at the end of the year, the FHA holds its Mother-Daughter Don't cut your finger, Lisa. Verna practices sewing button holes. FHA officers: (front row) Val Neuleib, second vice-president; Brenda Gilbraith, president; Anita Taber, first vice-president; Mrs. Magerkurth, sponsor; (second row) Shelly Franks, treasurer; Cindy Ey, fresh soph points chairman; Catherine Floming, recorder; Angie Catton, secretary; Tanya Sorenson, junior senior points chairman. Agriculture Means Everything FFA members: (front row) Mr. Frankenreider (adviser), R. Yarger, M. Claeys, T. Carton, D. DeMay, C. Painter, D. Cerar, Mr. Helmy (advise (second row) A. Claeys, R. Sims, P. VanHerzeele, C. Ey, C. Catton, J. Castro, T. Minnaert, C. Hultman, C. johnson, E. Snodgrass; (third row) VanLue, S. Gentry, T. Roman, P. McKibbon, B. Martin, P. Erickson, R. Bollinger, B. VanDeWoestyne, B. Hancock; (fourth row) R. Diericks, Yarger, J. Noord, S. Carmichael, K. King, T. Patton, J. Hamer, D. Troutwine, T. Heller; (fifth row) J. Catton, D. Nelson,). Wancket, A. Segur C. VanDeRostyne, D. Alexander, E. Sorenson, L. Martin, J. Enyeart, A. Mapes; (sixth row) D. Herb, N. Gentry, R. Rahn, R. Peveler, Gilbraith, A. Sturtewagen, P. Oldfield, M. Vandersnick, J. Park; (seventh row) R. Poff, R. Diericks, S. Sturtewagen, M. Diericx, E. Neuleib, Hultman, D. Patton. 12 Seventy-three, seventy-four, eighty-five, ninety-six. To Members Of The FJF A. At its Farmers' Appreciation Day, the FFA said thank you to local farmers for all they do A variety of agricultural activities kept the members of FFA busy throughout the year. In the fall, they harvested the corn from the 3-acre farm the FFA owns near the school. With the money from their harvest as well as the profits from the vending machines in the schoollounge and from football and basketball concession stands, the FFA was able to sponsor the Jean Dance and co-sponsor the Sweetheart Dance with the FF1A. The FFA also held its annual Farmer's Appreciation Day. Something new this year was a petting zoo, with animals ranging from a pair of Siamese cats to a horse, which the FFA arranged for the children in the elementary and middle schools. Members of the FFA also participated in many judging contests, with second-place finishes in crop-judging and power-mechanics contests. To reward everyone for their hard work, the annual FFA Banquet was held in the spring. Dan stirs the chili for the FFA initiation supper. Jim bags popcorn at an FFA concession stand. FFA officers: Mr. Helmy, adviser; Dan Cerar, sentinel; Matt Claeys, vice-president; Ted Carlton, president: Cliff Painter, reporter; Rick Yarger, treasurer; Darren DeMay, secretary; Mr. Frankenreider, adviser. 13 Annual Staff Puts Long Hours, It took the yearbook staff long hours and hard work to produce this masterpiece, the 1981 yearbook. Among other things, a theme had to be chosen, ads had to be sold, hundreds of pictures had to be taken, page layouts had to be done, copy had to be written, and deadlines had to be met. But we did it! And now we invite you to enjoy the fruit of our labor. Yearbook staff: C. Nelms, T. Stafford, A. Claeys, K. Ey, J. Park, J. Haars, S. Oldfield, C. Catton, S. . .. . , „ , - . , Lawrence, T. Sorenson, B. Vandersnick, V. Neuleib, C. Floming, C. Ey, K. Collier, K. Gentry, B; )u ie pro uced a t e artwor or t e Gilbraith, D. Gilbraith, A. Segura, A. Longeville, L. Sturtewagen, B. Obrecht, R. Peveler, S. Peveler,). year oo . Wancket, Mr. Van Wassenhove, B. Claeys, N. Gentry, D. DeMay, E. Van Lue, T. Musich. Mr. Van Wassenhove snoozes after a long session with the yearbook. Todd looks over some of the great pictures he took. Hard Work Into 1981 Yearbook Ted and Darren contemplate a page layout. Nick is hard at work on a sports page. Paula enjoys writing copy. Yearbook editorial staff: Val Neuleib and Catherine Floming, assistant editors; jodi Haars, editor; Mr. Van Wassenhove, adviser. Mr. Howard Dusek served as our faithful publish er's rep. Council Has Semi-Successful Year The student council met with partial success in its efforts this year. While able to sponsor both a student-exchange program with Annawan and a student government day, the council was unsuccessful in its attempt to re-open the student lounge. As unsual, the council also hosted the Homecoming Dance. Matt Claeys served as student council president. Student council officers: Debbie Cilbraith, secretary; Matt Claeys, president; Andy Claeys, vice president; Mr. Torrance, adviser. Student council members: Mr. Torrance; (first row) Debbie Gilbraith, Susie Carmichael, Beth Claeys, Anita Taber, Cindy Ey, Aaron Sturtewagen; (second row) Mike Diericx, Nick Gentry, Curt Johnson, Ed Neuleib, Matt Claeys, Andy Claeys, Val Neuleib, Dan Cerar. 16 Members of the National Honor Society: Anna Segura, Brenda Gilbraith, Matt Claeys, Darren DeMay. Mr. Torrance is NHS sponsor. Four Seniors Keep N.H.S. Alive Four seniors kept the National Honor Society alive at AHS this year. To become members of NHS, these students had to demonstrate academic excellence and be approved by vote of the high school faculty. Surprisingly, no juniors were inducted into NHS this year. Four Go To Washington, D.C. On Close-Up Three sophomores — Catherine Floming, Doug Patton and Eric Sorenson — and their sponsor, Mr. Van Wassenhove, spent a week in Washington, D.C. this spring on the Close-Up program. They traveled with over 100 other students and teachers from the Quad Cities area. While in Washington, they were able to learn how our federal government functions by examining it close up. Among other congressmen, they met with Rep. Tom Railsback and Sen. Alan Dixon. They also participated in numerous workshops, seminars and discussions with various lawyers, lobbyists and federal employees. Of course, they took time to see the sights of our nation's capital. All the Close-Up participants found their brief stay in D.C. exciting, enjoyable and eye-opening. Close-Up participants: (clockwise from left) Catherine Floming, Doug Patton, Mr. Van Wassenhove, Eric Sorenson. 17 Tiger Band's Music Never Stops The members of the Atkinson Tiger Band didn't have much chance to catch their breath between practices and performances this year. The year began with a fundraiser: selling Texas oranges and grapefruit. As always, the band performed at all the home football and basketball games. In addition to the musical pep it provided for sports, the band also entertained everyone with its annual Christmas Concert. Not just at Christmas but throughout the year Atkinson was alive with the sound of music, thanks to the Tiger Band. Band officers: Ulanda Nelson, secretary; Kelly King, president; Mr. Urba band director; Eric Sorenson, vice-president. Anna concentrates on her music during a performance. Members of the Tiger Band: (front row) R. Nelson, L. Patton, C. Clapp, J. Kropp, D. Verbeck, K. King, U. Nelson, J. Obrecht, A. Segura; (secon row) T. Patton, C. Hancock, j. Teuscher, B. Ericson, M. VanHerzeele, M. Kirby, B. Snodgrass, j. King; (third row) K. Price, K. Causemaker, Minnaert, K. Noard, B. Hancock, E. Sorenson, S. Nelson, V. Neuleib, A. Segura, H. Dennis, R. Reiling; (fourth row) T. Minnaert, M. Crane, R. Pot T. Patton, V. Wancket, Mr. Urban. 18 Athletic Club Buys VB Uniforms Athletic Club officers: (seated) Shawn Sturtewagen, president; (standing) Mr. Shinkevich, adviser; Chris Nelms, secretary-treasurer; jim Noord, vice president. Selling pizzas was this year, as in previous years, the major money-making project for the Athletic Club. Besides the pizza sale, the members of the Athletic Club also manned the concession stands during the Fresh-Soph Basketball Tournament. With the money earned from its fundraisers, the Athletic Club purchased new uniforms for the volleyball teams. (Below) Athletic Club members: (front row) R. Heller, T. Carton, D. Nelson, D. Herb, G. Johnson, B. Claeys, V. Neuleib, A. Claeys, T. Heller, L. Martin, E. Snodgrass, T. Stafford, S. Sturtewagen; (second row) D. Roman, T. Min-naert, J. Noord, J. Hamer, C. Hultman, A. DeDecker, L. Sturtewagen, R. Peveler, A. Longeville, B. Obrecht, D. Patton, A. Claeys, J. Park, E. Neuleib; (third row) B. Martin, J. Neuleib, T. Patton, B. VanDeWoestyne, B. Jensen, A. Taber, L. Tribin, D. Gilbraith, C. McKibbon, S. Peveler,T. Roman, M. Claeys, N. Gentry, G. Nelms; (fourth row) C. Ey, S. Carmichael, J. Rednour, S. Oldfield, T. Sorenson, B. Gilbraith, K. Gentry, P. McKibbon, B. Hultman, J. Haars, E. VanLue, M. Vandersnick, B. Hancock; (fifth row) Mr. Shinkevich, C. Painter, A. Segura, C. VanDeRostyne, K. King, J. Claeys, S. Franks, A. Mapes, J. Wancket, D. Cerar, K. Collier, V. Neuleib, S. Lawrence, D. Jiles, A. Sturtewagen, P. Oldfield. 19 Students Learn And Earn Co-op students: (seated) Kathy Ey, Kendra Collier, Dawn DeDecker, Lori Martin, Lyn DeMay; (standing) Mr. Frankenreider, Rick Dierick Rick Yarger, Shawn Sturtewagen, Ryan Rahn, Ralph Diericks, Mike Diericx, Jeff Catton. Through Co-Op Program Co-Op Students And Their Employers Jeff Catton ......Empire Equipment Kendra Collier High School Ag Office Dawn DeDecker ..............Sterling Cosmetology Lyn DeMay .................Stuckey's Ralph Diericks . . Dave Carlson Farm Rick Diericks................ Brauer Pork Mike Diericx Obrecht Standard Oil Kathy Ey .............Ackerman Drug Mark Lawrence ......... King's Table Lori Martin Hardee's Ed Neuleib Atkinson-Annawan News Cliff Painter ........Atkinson Plaza Ryan Rahn Brauer Pork Randy Sims ...............Stuckey's Shawn Sturtewagen ........Don's TV Rick Yarger Hatzer Nordstrom Equip. The Co-op program offers students an excellent opportunity to learn and earn. The learning comes through the valuable skills acquired through on-the-job training at a local business — whether it be a drug store or a restaurant, a service station or a farm. At the earning comes in two forms: the credits needed for graduation from high school as well as the paycheck given for the work performed. And what Co-op student complains about getting out of school early? Jeff Catton checks out a tractor at Empire Equipment. Kendra Collier makes a Mike Diericx repairs a flat tire. Cliff Painter cleans the ice cream machine. phone call for the Ag Department. Ryan Rahn pacifies one of his babies at Brauer Pork. Hi! My name is Lily Tribin Mora. I'm from Cucuta, Colombia, South America. My father, Carlos Tribin, is an electronics engineer, and my mother, Teresa, is a housewife. I have three sisters and a brother. I'm the oldest in my family. I came to Atkinson through YFU (Youth For Understanding), and I stayed with the Gene Heller family. I have learned a lot about American life during my stay, and I can now speak English much better than before. I am happy that I was able to share with the Hellers and the people of Atkinson some of the customs and heritage of Colombia. I will always love and never forget the Heller family because they were so generous and kind to me. I also want to thank the people of Atkinson for making this year very exciting and wonderful for me. I love everyone, and I will miss you all. Love, Lily Lily Tribin (center), a YFU student from Colombia, stands next to her American sisters, Cindy and Kathy Ey. Lily, Life Jose Enjoy In America My name is Jose M. M. Castro. My hometown is Victoria, Espirito Santa, Brazil. My family consists of my mother and four brothers. Three of my brothers are older than I am; two of them are farmers and one is a lawyer. My younger brother is still in school. My father, who is deceased, was a medical doctor and served 12 years as an elected delegate to our state legislature. I came to the United States through the YFU (Youth For Understanding) program. I have stayed this year first with the Segura Family and then with the Roman family. I have enjoyed my stay very much. I would like to thank the people of Atkinson, who have been so friendly, and especially my American families for their special love and kindness. I will remember all of you always. Adios, Jose 22 lose Castro, a YFU student from Brazil, sits next to his American sister, Deanne Roman. Spirit Week + Tiger Night + Parade The Homecoming celebration of 1980 had its ups and downs, but all in all it was a lot of fun. Spirit Week kept everyone busy: dressing as the Blues Brothers in school and working on the class floats after school. Though the bonfire didn't burn well at Tiger Night activities, the entertainment was terrific and school spirit really soared! And though we lost our football game against Manlius, the loss didn't damper our enthusiasm or squelch our pride. We still had a good time at Homecoming's grande finale, the dance. While working on the junior class float, Val had the honor of putting the stripes on the tiger's head. Susie and Paula masquerade as the Blues Brothers during Spirit Week. Which one's Jake? Anits milks an imaginary cow during the cheerleaders' Amy and Sonita act as cowgirls during a song-and-dance routine by the cheer- skit at Tiger Night. leaders at Tiger Night. + Football Game + Dance = Homecoming As King and Queen, Matt and Kay smile broadly while riding in the Home coming parade. Dave and Mike fasten the wings onto the angelic tiger th. is part of the junior class float. Ladies and gentlemen, here they are the Blues Brotl Shawn and Ed stole the show atTiger Night with their terrific imm r on of Jake and Elwood. The senior class float apparently survived the wind during the parade. Guess who cleaned up after Tiger Night was over? Matt Claeys and Kay Gentry were the King and Queen of our 1980 homecoming. Presenting The 1980 Homecoming C The Homecoming Court was presented at the dance held Saturday evening. Cindy Ey was the sophomore attendant, and her escort was Rick Yarger. Beth Claeys was the freshman attendant, and her escort was Dan Cerar. ourt Shelly Franks was the senior attendant, and her escort was Shawn Sturtewagen. Val Neuleib was the junior attendant, and her escort was Ed Neuleib. Lily Tribin was the honorary attendant, and her escort was Jos£ Castro. Mike Taber and Angie Minaert, last year's Homecoming King and Queen, stand proudly behind the newly crowned King and Queen. Homecoming: More Than Julie diligently works on painting one of the Blues Tigers. Shawn and Ed were the Blues Brothers, backed up by Matt on sax and Cliff on guitar. The cheerleaders warm up the crowd at the bonfire. If she weren't a cheerleader, Kay would be Charo. Julie's incessant cry to go to the bathroom gives Amy a headache. lust A Football Game Homecoming is more than just a football game; it's a week-long community celebration. Everyone in the high school participates in some way, whether their participation involves decorating a float for the parade or the gym for the dance, dressing as the Blues Brothers during Spirit Week or watching them at Tiger Night, being a member of the football team or of the Homecoming court. Everyone puts something of himself or herself into Homecoming, and that's what makes it so special. Because of our total involvement, the fun and exhiliration of Homecoming are not soon forgotten. Matt and Kay lead the grand march under the human arches.' Led by the Homecoming court, the grand march winds through the gym. What better way to relieve midwinter doldrums than to hold a dance? That's what the members of FFA and FHA thought. With their co-sponsorship of the Sweetheart Dance, held on February 7, 1981, we had a chance to forget the dog days' of winter as our thoughts turned to spring, the season of love. Appropriately enough, the theme of the dance was Love Is In The Air, and love certainly was in the air for all the sweethearts who attended the dance. Decorations for the dance included a huge helium balloon, covered with hearts, and gondola attached to send lovers' hearts soaring. The big event of the evening was, of course, the crowning of the Sweetheart King and Queen, Ted Carton and Brenda Gilbraitn. Everyone enjoyed the few hours of pleasure the dance afforded, and everyone appreciated the hard work FFA and FHA members put into holding it. Love Was In The Air Julie and Paula prepare the decorations for the dance. It takes experts like Jana, Cliff and Cindy to put up the streamers. At The Sweetheart Dance The couples especially enjoyed the slow dances. Is Ed asking Joe to dance with him? Members of the Sweetheart Court were the first on the dance floor. Andy and Jean obviously enjoyed the Sweetheart Dance. Kay and Tanya breathlessly await the crowning of the Sweetheart Queen. Presenting The Brenda Gilbraith, FHA president, is crowned Sweetheart Queen by Cliff Painter, FFA reporter. Brenda and Ted smile upon their subjects at the Sweetheart Dance. Paula McKibbon served as first attendant in the Sweetheart Court, and Shawn Sturtewa-gen was her escort. 28 1981 Sweetheart Court Ted Carton, FFA president, is crowned Sweetheart King by Cliff Painter, FFA reporter. Julio Wancket served as second attendant in the sweetheart Court, and Ed Neuleib was her escort. Anita Taber served as third attendant in the Sweetheart Court, and Darren DeMay was her escort. Angie Catton served as fourth attendant in the Sweetheart Court, and Dan Cerar was her escort. 29 A One-Woman Liberation Movement The cast of Time Out For Ginger : (seated) Jodi Haars as Joan Carol, Kay Gentry as Ginger Carol, Kathy Ey as Agnes Carol, Jean Park as Lizzie, Julie Wancket as Jeannie Carol; (standing) Mrs. Magerkurth (assistant director), Eric VanLue as Eddie Davis, Eric Sorenson as Tommy Green, Trev Minnaert as messenger, Rick Yarger as Howard Carol, Darren DeMay as Mr. Wilson, Steve Gentry as Ed Hoffman, and Mrs. Eberhardt (director). Enlivens Time Out For Ginger A one-woman liberation movement, taking place in a small town in the 1950's, provided the comic action for this year's school play, Time Out For Ginger. The play, focusing on a typical American family of the era, revolves around the desire of Ginger Carol, the youngest daughter in the family, to be — of all things — a football player! Naturally, Ginger's two sisters are outraged, her mother is upset, and her father — who doesn't even believe in girls' P.E. — is shocked. Others (including Mr. Carol's boss, the high school principal, and Ginger's boyfriend) join the action to condemn and interfere with Ginger's playing football. But, as with all comedies, there is a happy ending. After Ginger's super performance in a football game, everyone (especially her father) not only accepts her eccentricity, but in fact takes great pride in her. And, through all these experiences. Ginger is able to discover herself and her femininity. Of course, she also reconciles with her boyfriend. What else could you expect? Eric waits for the play to begin. The cast does the rumba up to the stage. Steve and Darren play tow of Ginger's antagonists. Here are the Carol sisters: Ginger, Joan and Jean-nie. In this scene of the play Jeannie Carol (portrayed by Julie Wancket) is leaving to perform her school's play. Stage, Prop, When you stop to think about producing a play, you soon realize that many more people are needed than simply a cast. Among others, you must have a stage crew, whose members design and build the set, prepare the lighting, and manipulate the stage curtains. You also need a prop crew, whose members fill the stage with furniture and find costumes for the cast. And then there's the makeup crew, whose members paint the faces and fix the hair of the cast in those hectic minutes before the play begins. All these invisible people — the ones who stay backstage — are essential to a play. Without them, the show just wouldn't go on. Makeup Crews Are Ryan and Tom prepare a flat for the set. Anita does her best to hang the wallpaper. Trev doubles as one of the stage crew as well as a member of the cast. Tom finds that it takes everything from together. nails to staples to bubblegum to put a set Essential For Producing A Play Verna puts the finishing touches on Eric's makeup. Kathy and Jean really enjoy having their hair done. Juniors, Seniors Enjoy A The Junior Class treated Prom-goers this year to a “Hawaiian Fantasy, complete with lais and a tropical island. Held on May 16, the Prom included a buffet dinner, followed by a three-hour dance, at the Elk's Club in Kewanee. The After-Prom was then held at the Kewanee YMCA, where midnight snacks and such activities as swimming, basketball and volleyball were provided. Isn't it exciting waiting for the dinner to begin? Come on, Andy. You're supposed to have fun at Prom. Matt is first in line for the buffet. Nick and Julie make a lovely couple, don't they? 34 Hawaiian Fantasy At Prom Well, guys, what happened to your dates? Should the band start playing now, Mr. Phil lips? Brenda could use a pair of very high heels. Shelly reads the Senior Wills. Anita reads the Prophecy. Now don't overstuff yourselves! What are you thinking about, Ann? After-Prom At YMCA Provides Just how high is that hoop? After-Prom's no fun without the food! Many Activities, Lots Of Fun Lee marvels at Sonita's volleyball skills. Ani,a is cau8hl in a Vulcan death grip. Dawn prefers to play table tennis with her eyes closed. Ann sends the ball flying. 37 Prom-Goers Enjoy After-Prom Now don't spill your Mountain Dew, Dave. Sonita, Lee and Matt enjoy a midnight snack. Cut that out, Rick! 38 Val makes a security check of the windows. Eric and Mr. Van Wassenhove dress after a swim. Varsity Football Team Displays Varsity football team: (front row) Mr. Weber (coach), E. Snodgrass, L. Martin, R. Heller; (second row) M. Vandersnick, T. Heller, B. Hultman D. Nelson, D. Patton, A. Sturtewagen, Mr. Rahe (assistant coach); (third row) C. Johnson, J. Noord, P. Oldfield, B. Hancock, D. Herb, A. Claeys, E. VanLue; (fourth row) M. Claeys, A. Mapes, C. Painter, E. Neuleib, S. Sturtewagen, D. Cerar, N. Gentry, T. Carton. Ed leads the way into another game. Dan makes a daring attempt to excape DePue. 40 Good Attitude, Lots Of Heart A good attitude and a lot of heart rewarded the Atkinson Tigers with a respectable 4-5 season. Although just short of a break-even record, the Tigers were led by hard-working seniors and enthusiastic underclassmen to a 2-3 conference finish. Members of the varsity team who were named to the all-conference football squad, second team, are Dan Gerar (defensive halfback) and Ed Neuleib (offensive end). Those who received honorable mentions are Matt Claeys (defensive end), Ed Neuleib (defensive linebacker), and Shawn Sturtewagen (defensive halfback). Varsity Tiskilwa 20 Atkinson 0 Atkinson 6 DePue 6 Walnut 18 Atkinson 6 Atkinson 30 Tampico 16 Atkinson 22 Bradford 18 Western 49 Atkinson 0 Manlius 24 Atkinson 6 Annawan 44 Atkinson 0 Atkinson 22 Wyanet 14 Rose fights off his attackers. Seniors On The Varsity Team Dan Cerar Ted Carton Ed Neuleib Matt Claeys Shawn Sturtewagen Cliff Painter Andy Mapes Duayne Herb 41 Fresh-Soph Football Team Fresh-soph football team: (front row) J. Hamer, T. Minnaert, T. Patton, B. Jensen, D. Patton; (second row) C. Johnson, M. Vandersnick, L Martin, C. Hultman, A. Sturtewagen, Mr. Rahe (coach); (third row) T. Heller, P. Oldfield, B. Hancock, B. lultman, E. Snodgrass, R. Heller. Coach Rahe watches the game intently from the sidelines. Curt's running into a lot of trouble. Fresh-Soph - Lyle turns upfield as Jay blocks a Western defender. Prepares For Varsity An Atkinson player battles his way upfield while Ron looks for a block. Tiskilwa 8 DePue 12 Atkinson 8 Tampico 8 Atkinson 12 Western 21 Atkinson 27 Annawan 39 Atkinson 0 Atkinson 6 Walnut 6 Atkinson 0 Bradford 6 Atkinson 6 Manlius 6 Atkinson 0 But, coach, I thought you said the goal was this way! Play This year proved to be a learning experience for the fresh-soph team, as many first-year players dotted the lineup. The team nevertheless compiled a 3-5 season record and a 2-3 conference record. With more experience, these young men can expect a bright future in football; their hard work and dedication will prepare them well for varsity play. Football Cheerleaders Raise The varsity football cheerleaders demonstrate one of their fancier stances. Football Cheerleaders: (L to R) Kendra Collier, Anita Taber, Kay Gentry, Sonita Oldfield, Julie Wancket, Amy Longeville, Ann Claeys, Beth Obrecht, Verna Neuleib, Susie Carmichael. Sponsor is Mrs. Eberhardt (kneeling). 44 Varsity football cheerleaders: (L to R) Anita Taber, Julie Wancket, Kendra Collier, Sonita Oldfield, Kay Gentry. Look at Kay's Ultra-Bright smile! F S football cheerleaders: (L to R) Susie Carmichael, Verna Neuleib, Amy Longeville, Beth Obrecht, Ann Claeys, Team And School Spirit Being a cheerleader during the football season can be hard work. It all starts with learning our cheers; though memorizing the words of a cheer is easy enough, we also have to develop the moves that go with the cheer and then practice them until we get completely coordinated with each other. And those cheers that require climbing on each other's backs or shoulders are murder! Also, practicing a cheer indoors is one thing, but actually cheering at a football game is another. As tne weather gets colder, we have to cheer harder iust to keep warm! And you had better believe that all that cheering is rough on the vocal chords! Despite the work it takes to be football cheerleaders, we love it. To know that we raise the enthusiasm of the fans as well as the spirit of the team is reward enough. This is the way we clap our hands, clap our hands, ... As far as Susie and Ann are concerned, we're Number One ! The football cheerleaders certainly have lots of power. The 1980 varsity volleyball team experienced a very challenging season. It began on a high note, as enthusiasm and teamwork brought the girls victory in the Atkinson Invitational Volleyball Tournament. They struggled through the rest of the season, however, with five wins and ten losses. Because there were 12 seniors on the team, Coach Hoffman will have to rebuild the team next year with only three returning varsity veterans. Varsity Volleyball Team Varsity volleyball team: (front row) S. Oldfield, B. Gilbraith, L. Tribin, K. Gentry, T. Sorenson, K. Collier, A. Taber; (second row) C. Nelms, ). Haars, A. Segura, J. Wancket, C. VanDeRostyne, K. King. 4fe Chris knocks it over the net. Wins Atkinson Invitational Brenda leaps to block a possible spike. Varsity Opponent Mate h Won Lost Came 1 Game 2 Came 3 Opponent Match Won Lost Came 1 Came Wyoming W 15-12 15-13 Walnut W 15-11 15- 3 T oulon w 7-15 15- 9 15-12 Walnut W 15-10 15- 6 W y .met w 14-16 15-12 15-1 Ohio L 8-15 2-15 Tampico L 1-15 3-15 Western L 1-15 2-15 Manlius L 8-15 5-15 LaMoille I 12-15 2-15 Tiskilwa L 7-15 12-15 DePue t 5-15 15-13 Annawan L 14-16 10-15 Tampico L 12-15 6-15 Bradford I 6-15 5-15 District: Wethersfield L 1-15 3-15 Spike it, Kay. Kendra saves the ball Paula falls to her knees to hit the ba 47 Fresh-Soph Team Gains Experience The 1980 fresh-soph volleyball team had a very trying season. Even though its season record was 4-12, the girls gained a lot of experience. Coach Hoffman expressed optimism for next year's season: We had many girls out this season, and the practice games gave everyone a chance to play. The girls showed they have the potential to be great volleyball players, and I believe they'll demonstrate it next year. Fresh-soph volleyball team: (front row) J. Park, D. Roman, B. Claeys, V. Neuleib, D .il-braith; (second row) ). Teuscher, R. Peveler, ). Neuleib, A. DeDecker, L. Sturtewagm, D Jiles, B. Martin, P. Erickson; (back row) C. Ey, B. Obrecht, A. Longeville, C. McKibbon. ] Rednour, T. Stafford, A. Claeys, S. Lawrence, S. Carmichael. Fresh soph basketball team: (front row) B. Claeys, C. Ey, B. Obrecht, R. Peveler; (second row) D. Gilbraith, V. Neuleib, A. Longeville, Coach Frankenreider, D. Jiles, T. Stafford, A. DeDccker. F S Girls' Basketball Team Has Talent Though the fresh soph girls' basketball team didn't enjoy a winning season, Coach Frankenreider believes that the girls have a lot of talent and that they will greatly improve with more experience. While the sophomores on the team also played at the varsity level, freshman Amy Longeville led the team in both rebounding and scoring. With a 3-8 season record, the team can expect better results next year, said Coach Frankenreider. Amy prepares to shoot a free throw. Ann and Beth attempt to block their Annawan's opponent's drive down the court. 49 Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity basketball team: C. Ey, B. Gilbraith, D. Jiles, B. Claeys, A. DeDecker, V. Neuleib, J. Wancket, J. Rednour, A. Segura, A. Longeville, P. McKibbon, T. Sorenson, K. Gentry, B. Obrecht, K. Collier, (center) Coach Frankenreider. Beat Archrival il concentrates on putting this one through the hoop. V a r s • i t y Wyoming 43 Atkinson 42 Cambridge 30 Atkinson 29 Wethersfield 60 Atkinson 38 Atkinson 62 Ohio 46 Tampico 47 Atkinson 33 Atkinson 52 LaMoille 21 Galva 38 Atkinson 33 Atkinson 35 Neponset 28 Atkinson 63 Wyanet 41 Atkinson 30 Annawan 25 Bradford 74 Atkinson 20 Tampico 50 Atkinson 27 Western 55 Atkinson 45 Manlius 54 Atkinson 31 River dale 43 Atkinson 33 Annawan While the girls on the varsity basketball team may not remember the 1980-81 season for their 5-10 record, they will certainly remember their big win against archrival Annawan. This was the first time an Atkinson team beat an Annawan team in any girls' sport. Coach Frankenreider was justly proud of his girls' efforts. Though the team was small in numbers, all the girls were hard-working and very enthusiastic ' he said. And with six veterans returning next year, Coach Frankenreider expects the girls' dedication to basketball to pay off with a winning season. Tanya battles for the ball with an Annawan opponent. ?niors on the varsity basketball team: Paula McKibbon, Anna Segura, Kay Gentry, Brenda Gil-aith, Tanya Sorenson, Julie Wancket. Tanya readies herself for the throw. 51 Varsity Basketball Team Varsity basketball team: Mike Hamer (asst, coach), L. Martin, M. Vandersnick,T. Heller, N. Gentry, A. Claeys, E. Neuleib, T. Roman, C. Johnson, $ Sturtewagen, D. Nelson, D. Patton, Chuck Weber (coach). Shawn leaps to gain control of the ball. Ed sends the ball flying toward the hoop. 52 Enjoys A Sweet Nick dodges his opponent from Annawan. Andy leaps to put one in over the heads of his DePue opponents. SHAWN STURTEWAGEN ED NEULEIB Victory Though victories for the varsity basketball team were few and far between this season, there was one win that was particularly sweet for the Tigers. After losing to DePue by 16 points midway through the season, the Tigers returned to pounce on DePue with a 54-52 win in the closing game of the season. Unfortunately, it was one of only 4 wins out of the 22 games played. Coach Weber attributes the poor record to the team's being both small in numbers and laden with injuries. Despite the team's performance, senior Ed Neuleib was given an IVC All-Conference Honorable Mention for his talents on the court. Varsity Atkinson 46 Neponset 36 Walnut 51 tkinson 42 Erie 64 Atkinson 34 Wyane' 55 Atkinson 49 IVC Varsity Tournament Cambridge 76 Atkinson 61 Atkinson 52 DePue 7 3 Atkinson 57 Tampico 68 Manlius 43 Atkinson 39 Williamsfield 80 Atkinson 58 Ohio 49 Atkinson 36 Manlius Holiday Tournament. Atkinson 70 laMoille 51 Walnut 60 Atkinson 59 Galva 81 Atkinson 60 Ohio 55 Atkinson 50 Western 55 Atkinson 50 Annawan 63 Atkinson 32 Atkinson 65 Yates City Atkinson 54 DePue 55 52 Tiskilwv 54 Atkinson 42 Annawan Atkinson 42 Regional Tournament: Bradford 66 Atkinson 64 Erie 67 Atkinson 40 I I i F S Basketball Team Finds Though the fresh soph basketball team's only win came at the very end of the season, the team found that one win is better than none at all. The lone victory over DePue served as a reward for all the effort the players put into their games, half of which were lost by fewer than ten points. As Coach Hamer put it, We were often close, but yet so far. Sophomore Tom Heller was leading scorer for the team. Curt leaps to sink one. Fresh soph basketball team: (front row) T. Minnaert, J. Hamer, D. Patton, T. Patton, L. Martin; (ba row) B. VanDeWoestyne, C. Johnson, Coach Hamer, T. Heller, M. Vandersnick. Than None . „ Tom looks for a chance to shoot. Winning One Better Fresh Soph Neponset 26 Atkinson 19 .Erie 56 Atkinson 33 Wyanet 49 Atkinson 35 Cambridge 48 Atkinson 31 Tampico 60 Atkinson 36 jpmlius 44 Atkinson 40 Annawan 49 Atkinson 21 Tiskilwa 47 Atkinson 14 Annawan 48 Atkinson 23 Bradford 43 Atkinson 32 Walnut Williamsfield Ohio LaMoille Galva Weste. n Yates City Atkinson Atkinson Ohio Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkin Atkinson itkinson ktkinson Pue 65 41 31 47 42 44 41 46 F S Tournai nt: 36 Atki ison 31 Tom drops another one in with flair. Doug's shot is sure to go in. 55 E aL Basketball Cheerleaders Basketball cheerleaders: (varsity squad) Kendra Collier, Julie Wancket, Sonita Oldfield, Anita Taber, Kay Gentry; (sponsors) Mrs. Eberhardt, Miss Hoffman; (fresh soph squad) Verna Neuleib, Ann Claeys, Beth Obrecht, Amy Longeville, Susie Carmichael. Keep The Tigers Roarin' Though it was a rough season for the Atkinson basketball teams, our cheerleaders did their best to keep the Tigers roarin'. The crowds at the basketball games responded enthusiastically to the cheerleaders' efforts, and our gym echoed with cheers of Go, Tigers . The cheerleaders certainly demonstrated what it means to have Tiger Power. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS The varsity cheerleaders reach out and touch the crowd. Anita, Kay and Julie put their hearts into cheering. Julie obviously enjoys cheerleading. 57 Boys' Track Team Wins Track team members: (front row) C. Johnson, B. Jensen, J. Hamer, T. Patton, R. Bollinger; (second row) E. VanLue, E. Neuleib, D. Cerar, A Claeys, D. Nelson, J. Gastro, Coach Chunk Weber. Missing: T. Minnaert. 33 Ed flies through the air with the greastes of ease. Dan winds up before letting the discus fly. Dual Meet With Manlius Though the Atkinson boys' track team lost four of its five meets Coach Weber was pleased with the team's lone victory against Manlius in a dual meet. During the season, the top point-getters on the team were Dan Cerar, Ed Neuleib and Doug Patton. Dan Cerar, moveover, had a few impressive finishes in district and conference competition, including fourth in the 100-meter dash at district as well as third and fourth in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, respectively, at conference. At the fresh-soph level in conference competition, Doug Patton won the mile run; and the 880 relay team (D. Patton, B. Jensen, J. Hamer, C. Johnson) placed fifth, as did the two-mile relay team (D. Patton T. Patton, B. Jensen, T. Minnaert). Jay crosses the finish line well ahead of his opponent. 59 Cerar Is Top Point-Getter Before hitting the track, Dan loosens up on the weight machine. Dave takes the baton from Bill during a relay race. The race against Annawan is about to begin! Coach Weber is stunned by his team's performance. Todd prefers to sit on, rather than jump, hurdles. The boys' and girls' track teams depart for another meet. For Boys, Segura For Girls Track team members: (front row) B. Obrecht, R. Peveler, A. DeDecker, B. Claeys, K. Collier;(second row) C. McKibbon, J. Neuleib, T. Stafford, A. Taber, P. McKibbon; (third row) J. Rednour, A. Segura, S. Franks, J. Claeys, J. Wancket. Colleen's Annawan opponent fishishes first by a nose. Anna paces herself during a two-mile run. 61 The Atkinson girls' track team, with a 1-4 season record, picked up its sole win against Manlius in a dual meet. While the team's season record was not the best, the girls on the 400-meter relay team (P. McKibbon, B. Claeys, K. Collier, A. DeDecker) broke our school record in district competition. The relay team placed fifth at district, as did Anna Segura in the 800-meter run and Kendra Collier in the 200-meter dash. And at the fresh-soph conference meet, Jill Rednour won first place in discus, while the 400-meter relay team (consisting of B. Claeys, R. Peveler, C. McKibbon, A. DeDecker) took fifth. For the season, the top point-getters on the entire team were Anna Segura, Paula McKibbon, Beth Claeys and Ann DeDecker. Girls' 400-Meter Relay Team Ann is eager to get her leg of the relay underway Breaks School Record At District H li ■HBBB Anita studies the competition. Coach Dolieslager blows a whistle to gather her team together. The boys' and girls' track team relax together during a meet Like a gazelle, Jana leaps over the hurdle. A Salute To Sports Freshmen Find Themselves We no sooner climb to the top of the heap as eighth graders in middle school than we find ourselves back at the bottom as freshmen in high school. Life just isn't fair. Being freshmen, we have to go through the initiation rites set for us by the seniors. We have to take required courses that we don't like, but must have in order to graduate. And in the organizations we join, we must do the dirty work that none of the upperclass members want to do. Though it isn't easy being freshmen, we still have lots of fun. We're finally away from those babies in middle school. We can stay out later, go on dates, and start making decisions for ourselves. We now have more freedom to lead our own lives. And despite all the hassles of being freshmen, we know that in a few short years we'll be seniors. So watch out, upperclassmen; here we come. Beth Claeys Ann DeDecker Penny Erickson Debbie Gilbraith lay Hamer Chad Hultman Bill |ensen Curt Johnson Amy Longeville Brenda Martin Colleen McKibbon Trev Minnaert Freshman class officers: secretary, Amy Longevill; president, Beth Claeys; and treasurer, Debbie Gilbraith. Missing is Verna Neuleib, Vice-president. 66 At The Bottom Of The Heap Jana Neuleib Verna Neuleib Beth Obrecht Terry Patton Rhonda Peveler Shonda Peveler Angie Segura Lisa Sturtewagen Jennifer Teuscher Kathy Thompson Don Troutwine Brett VanDeWoestyne Kathy VanHerzeele Jeff Yarger Bill, Terry and Trev were team. dedicated waterboys for the varsity football 67 Susie Carmichael Cathy Catton Ann Claeys jerry Enyeart Cindy Ey Joyce Fleming Catherine Floming Brad Hancock Ron Heller Tom Heller Brett Hultman Debbie Jiles Sophomores Become Sheila Lawrence Lyle Martin 68 Eric puts body and soul into playing the trumpet. . '—— Terrors Of The Road Sophomore class officers: secretary, Catherine Floming; president, Aaron Sturtewagen; vice-president, Eric Snodgrass. Missing is Brad Hancock, treasurer. The sophomore year is a time of waiting. Because we are still considered underclassmen (in the same category as freshmen), much of what we want to do or have has to wait until we're older , however long that takes. We first have to wait for our turn to get behind the wheel in drivers' ed. and then until our 16th birthday, when we can finally get a driver's license and free ourselves of relying upon our parents and older brothers and sisters for rides. (Isn't it odd how they so reluctantly give us permission to drive, calling us terrors of the road as if they drive so much better than we do?) We also have to wait for our class rings, which we order early in the fall and which take forever to arrive. We wait to assume leadership positions in in school organizations; we're still not considered experienced enough in most organizations to be elected president or even vice-president (though occasionally we're made secretary). We wait to play varsity sports and must be content with being the stars of the fresh-soph teams. We seem to be caught in a kind of limbo: no longer green as the freshmen are and yet not old enough to be given the responsibility and freedom we desire. But we will wait. We will be patient, for we know that our time will come. Patrick Oldfield Jean Park Doug Patton Jill Rednour Deanne Roman Eric Snodgrass Eric Sorenson Tammy Stafford Aaron Sturtewagen Mike Vandersnick Teresa VanHerzeele Walkie VanOpdorp 69 We're over the hump! It's downhill from here: Next year we're seniors, and then we'll be high school graduates. But before that time comes, we have a lot of work to do. We have to take U.S. History and pass a U.S. Constitution test in order to get our high school diplomas. Because we're upperclassmen, we're expected to be leaders now, rather than followers, in school organizations. We have to spend the entire school year preparing for the Junior-Senior Prom, and raising money for that extravaganza isn't easy. We have to take the ACT and start thinking about what college we want to attend. In fact, we need to start thinking about our whole life after high school, for our high school careers are almost over. Time is running short. Before long, the last bell will ring for us at Atkinson High. And then, who knows? Time Is Running Junior class officers: secretary, Sonita Oldfield; vice-president, Ryan Rahn; treasurer, Jeff Catton; and president, Val Neuleib. Jeff Catton Andy Claeys Kendra Collier Ralph Diericks Mike Diericx Nick Gentry Steve Gentry Todd Musich Chris Nelms Dave Nelson Val Neuleib Jim Noord 70 Short For Juniors Mike thinks about next year — when he's a senior. Sonita Oldfield Darryl Painter Ryan Rahn Tim Roman Joe Segura Randy Sims Brenda Vandersnick Pete VanHerzeele Eric Vanlue Ronda Will Lonny Yarger 71 We're Laughing, We're Crying, Aren't we beautiful? Are you exercising or trying to fly, Bill? 72 These stairs are ours! Have you found a cure for the common cold yet? We're Smiling, We're Sighing ... Curt tries a new treatment for headaches. Hurry, Val, or it s going to drip. When I blow too hard, my eyes cross. Shonda is amazed by Rick's expert handling of ■ -■ m m u ice cream. Are these girls cheering or surrendering? We're Thrilled, We're Sad, Randy and Pete go cruisin'. Look out Laverne and Shirley! This is the way we clap our hands. I love geometry so much. Doing homework is such fun. 74 Whatcha talkin' about, Mr. Urban? We're Pleased, We're Mad, .. How do you work this dumb thing? Heeerrre's Chris! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. The glamor girls of AHS. Fin, the executive, works in his office 75 Competition is fierce in the first AHS Badminton Tourney! We're Young And Full Of Life! Now don't stick your finger in the grinder, Randy. Oh, Nick, will you marry me? 76 Steve's a budding artist. What are you hiding behind your back, Susie? Terry's actually doing his algebra assignment! Seniors DEBRA KAY ALEXANDER F.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 2; Volleyball 2. TED JOSEPH CARTON F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (President 4); Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Football . 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Sweetheart King 4; Play 2. ANGELA MARIE CATTON DANIEL EUGENE CERAR F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Historian 3, Secretary F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sentinel 4); Student 4); Athletic Club 3; Basketball 3; Class Council 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,; Play 4. Track 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-President 3; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart Escort 4; Play 4. JOSE MANOEL MANTERO de CASTRO F.F.A. 4; Homecoming Honorary Attendant 4; Play 4. JANA LEE CLAEYS F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3; i Yearbook 3; Band 1,2,3; Majorette 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Track 1,2,4; Play 4. 78 MATTHEW CHARLES CLAEYS F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Vice-President 4); Student Council 3,4 (Vice-President 3, President 4); Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 2,3; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 2,3; Class Secretary 2; Homecoming King 4; Play 2,3,4; N.H.S. 3.4. DAWN MARIE DEDECKER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2; Band 1,2; Volleyball 2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. DARREN MARK DEMAY F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Secretary 4); Athletic Club 1,2; Yearbook 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Class Treasurer 4; Sweetheart Escort 4; Play 1,2,3; N.H.S. 3; S.A.A. Award 3. LYNETTE ANN DEMAY RICK ALIEN DIERICKS KATHRYN HfcLLbK tY F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1; Vol- F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,3; leyball 1; Track 1; Play 2,3. Athletic Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 1,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 2; Play 1,2,3; S.A.A. Award 1; Illinois State Scholar 4. 79 MASHELLE ANN FRANKS F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Treasurer 4); Athletic Club 1,2,4; Yearbook 3; Track 4; Class Vice-President 4; Class Secretary 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Play 2,4. KATHERINE MARIE GENTRY F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Secretary 3); Student Council 1; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Class President 1; Class Secretary 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Play 3,4. JODI ROSE HAARS R.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4 (Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4); Band 1,2,3 (President 3); Volleyball 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Play 2,3,4. JANET CHRISTYNE HELLER F.F.A. 4; Track 3,4. BRENDA SUE GILBRAITH F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Pts, Chairman 2, Second Vice-President 3, President 4); Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Volleyball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Homecoming Attendant 2; Sweetheart Queen 4; Play 2,3,4; N.H.S. 3; S.A.A. Award 1. DUAYNE FRANKLIN HERB F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. 80 LORI ANN MARTIN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3. MARK JOSEPH LAWRENCE F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2; Yearbook 1,2,3; Football 1,2; Play 1,2. KELLY ANN KING F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4. PAULA JEAN MCKIBBON F.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Athletic Club 2,3,4 (Secretary 3); Volleyball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Sweetheart Attendant 4. ED LEE NEULEIB F.F.A. 4; Student Council 4; Athletic Cub 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart Escort 4; Play 1,2,3,4. CLIFFORD RUSSELL PAINTER F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Reporter 4); Athleti Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Trac 1,2,3,4. 81 RANDALL COLEMAN POFF ANNA MARIE SEGURA TANYA LEE SORENSON F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1; Band F.F.A. 4; Athletic Club 4; Band 4; Vol- F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. (Pts. Chairman 4); Ath 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Track 1; Play 3,4. leyball 4; Basketball 4; Track 4; N.H.S. letic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4;Ban 3'4- 1; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketbal 1 2,3,4; Track 1; Class Treasurer 2,3 Homecoming Attendant 1; Pla 2,3,4. SHAWN JOSEPH STURTEWAGEN F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4 (Vice-President 3, President 4); Yearbook 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. 82 ANITA KAY TABER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Treasurer 3, First Vice-President 4); Student Council 2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 4; Track 3; Class President 4; Class Treasurer 1; Homecoming Attendant 3; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Play 2,3,4; D.A.R. Award 4. LILIANA TRIBIN MORA Volleyball 4; Homecoming Honorary Attendant 4. JULIET LOUISE WANCKET F.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Historian 2); Student Council 2; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Band 1; Volleyball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class President 2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Play 1,2,3,4. RICK ALLAN YARGER F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (treasurer 4); Student Council 3; Athletic Club 1,2; Yearbook 3,4; Football 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4; Play 2,3,4. j CAROL MARIE VANDEROSTYNE ff.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club ,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball1 [1,2,3; Close-Up 3. ANDREW FRANK MAPES F.F.A. 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Play 1,2. MOTTO I am not afraid of tomorrow for-J.have seen yesterday and I love today. ° l -A ,... •A Time For • ( ( 1 OR5 , est Green Mint Green FLOWER jk jf£5 Ye 11 ow.£ Z m 73 73 O D E B R A J A N A Like The Corners Of My Mind Happy birthday, dear Debra. Happy birthday to you. It could've been the 3, 4 six-packs I don't know. Thank you for being a friend! Home, home on the range. Splish! Splash! I was taking a bath. E R E Y 84 Short people got no reason ... Upside down, boy ya turn me Inside out and round and round. n m u m □ 73 m n Misty, Water-Colored Memories Here she is, Miss America! My baby takes the morning train. I'M turning Japanese. I really think so. Good girls don't, but I do! And in the spring becomes the rose. Another one bites the dust! Wasn't that a party? Hot line! Hot lineQ Calling on the hot line. G I L B R I T H H E R S L 0 R 1 O n Of The Way We Were One is the loneliest number. Rolling, rolling, rolling .. Keep them doogies moving. Rawhide! I'm Popeye the sailor man. Toot, toot! wmp in Whip it good! I like beer — It makes me a jolly good fellow. Hit me with your best shot. Fire away! m O 7° ■  mo H 70 C O m to In Growing, We Have Shared Senior class officers: Kay Gentry, secretary; Darren DeMay, treasurer; Anita Taber, Ed, are you going to teach this dog some of your president; Shelly Franks, vice president. fancy tricks? Don't they make a cute couple? Watch out, Blues Brothers! Here comes the Ed and Shawn Road Show. In Helping, We Have Cared . . . Jose prefers looking at pictures over reading. I hope we're mixing the right chemicals. Matt. life King Spud the Stud and his court. Keep your hands on the streamers, Darren. Tanya and Jodi make pigs — uh, heifers — of themselves. 88 Is this what a chicken looks like? We Are The Julie naps between track events. Class Of '81! Members of the Heifer Squad flash their irresistable smiles. [ouW fot A friend Where httrnt ftittt S, Where friends became feamaies, Classmates and finalhi $ENIOltS, lUe fbund iht halls silent And filled them with Jauahten VJt round the nroms emptu And filled them with life. yauve £ 1 a friend I Am Not Afraid Of Tomorrow, The Class of '81 is now history at AHS. Its 34 members received their diplomas at the commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 22. Anna Segura was valedictorian of the class, while Matt Claeys was salutatorian. Those graduating with honors were: Anna Segura, Matt Claeys, Kathy Ey, Brenda Gilbraith, Dan Cerar, Angie Catton, Darren DeMay, and Jodi Haars. Mary Ann Becker Citizenship Award .. Matt Claeys Society for Academic Achievement (SAA) Award ............................ Kathy Ey DeKalb Agriculture Award ........ Matt Claeys American LegionAwards Winners ............Kathy Ey Dan Cerar Runners-Up .... Jodi Haars Matt Claeys P.T.C. Scholarship .............. Jodi Haars Laura Fulton Peterson Scholarship . . Jodi Haars The graduates attend a Mass in their honor. The graduates leave with diplomas, roses and smiles. Jodi helps Kay straighten her robe. Now when does this thing begin? Is my hair parted right in the middle? For I Have Seen Yesterday . .. The march into the gym is about to begin. The graduating seniors clap as each is called to receive a diploma. Anna gives her valedictory address. Shawn is happy to be graduating. Matt gives his salutatory address. The graduates sing their class song, Yesterday. And I Love Today Dan Cerar receives his American Legion Award. Matt Claeys wins the DeKalb Agriculture Award. Ted Carton receives his diploma from Board President Stan Heller. Parting is sweet sorrow for Angie and Jose. Kathy Ey receives her American Legion Award. 94 Mr. Torrance congratulates Brenda Gilbraith. The Class Of 1981 1981 AHS Graduates: (front row) Debra Alexander, Anita Taber, Darren DeMay, Lori Martin, Brenda Gilbraith, Jodi Haars, Mark Lawrence, Kathy Ey, Angie Catton, Kelly King; (second row) Lily Tribin, Cliff Painter, Rick Yarger, Carol VanDeRostyne, jana Claeys, Dawn DeDecker, Dan Cerar, Duayne Herb; (third n row) Kay Gentry, Lyn DeMay, Paula McKibbon, Julie Wancket, Anna Segura, Janet Heller, Shelly Franks, Tanya Sorenson; (fourth row) Matt Claeys, Andy Mapes, Ed Neuleib, Jose Castro, Ted Carton, Rick Diericks, Shawn Sturtewagen. Missing: Randy Poff. This has been a truly memorable year, and we hope we've captured many of those memories for you in this yearbook. Of course, it wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and great effort so many people put into it. Their time, talent and tenacity built this book, and we want to thank them all. In particular, we wish to recognize the contributions of the following people: IrjA'an Wassenhove, our adviser, for making sure we got everything done — and dene correctly — without going too far over budget or beyont adline; Dusek, our yearbook ice when we needed it — a d it; giving us such good even when we dWn't -■Jff Br ■ Nelms and Todd Musich, our faithful photograp taking the hundred of pictures that appear in this k; orrance and the entire high school staff and facult perating with us when we imposed on them in order to ; pictures, to get information, or just to ask a favor; -Annawan News, for supplying us with pictures that didn't have but desperately needed; AlEour fellow yearbook staffers, for giving up their precious ly halls to work on the book. All of the}e people certainly made our work easy. Again, we sincerely thank them. Jodi Haars, Editor tVal Neuleib Catherine Floming, Ass't. Editors Advertisements On The Line PATRONS Geneseo Geneseo The Book Store Carl's Barber Shop R.W. Daniels, D.D.S. Loren K. Hofer, D.D.S. Hutchinson Farm Management Klavohn Furniture Montgomery Ward The Raquet Turpin Motors, Inc. June Mel-O-Dee Kirley and Sons Union Federal Savings Loan Kewanee Thomas J. Wachtel, D.D.S. Western Auto Dr. G.W. Zimmerman MAPES DAIRY MR. FRESH Good Luck, Graduates! 936-7458 atkinson 936-7380 Udderly Delicious! THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF ONOt£ 0G f. Atkinson, IL Herb Vandersnick, Manager Marv Sleaford, Buyer Mitch McCauley, Buyer Charles Burns, Buyer Bryan Headly, Buyer Buying All Classes Of Hogs Monday Thru Friday 7 A.M. To 1 P.M. Phone 936-7221 Or 936-7222 98 MAPES AGENCY Insurance Real Estate Bank Building Atkinson, Illinois 61235 Phone: 936-7700 Elmer F. Mapes 936-7320 Stephen J. Mapes 936-7882 99 wsi Jim I WAYNE I ANIMAL 1 HEALTH 1 AIDS • Grinding • Mixing • Grain Bank • Seed Cleaning • Bulk Delivery Grain Dealer ROBINSON'S FARM SERVICE CENTER 935-6229 105 W. Railroad Annawan, IL Compliments Of WILLIAM UFHEIL SONS TRUCKING Annawan, IL . BANK OF._ Llmuxu w Annawan. Ill 61234 LOBBY Mon.-Wed. DRIVE-UP 8 AM - 3 PM Thursday 8 AM - 3:30 PM Closed Friday 8 AM - 12 Noon 8 AM - 6 PM Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM 8 AM - 12 Noon 8 AM - 12 Noon WALK-UP 0pen 8 AM - 12 Noon Thursday Only 935-6234 NO SERVICE CHARGE CHECKING SAUK TRAIL INN 1-80 And III. 78 Annawan, IL A.B. SUPPLY ANNAWAN IMPLEMENT CO. John Deere Sales Service Annawan, IL JOHN DEERE HATZER NORDSTROM EQUIPMENT CO. Case Allis-Chalmers New Holland Rte. 785 935-6768 Annawan Lawn Garden Equipment Chainsaws Maytag Appliances Schwinn Bicycles Geneseo, IL Ace Is The Place With The Helpful Hardware Man • Plumbing Electrical Supplies • Tools - Hand Power • Paint Supplies • Lawn Garden Supplies • Paneling • Building Hardware • Window Screen Repair • Authorized Small Engine Repair: Jacobsen - Briggs Stratton - Kohler Tecumseh - Clinton ACE HARDWARE 804 S. Oakwood Geneseo, III. 944-5134 Congratulations, Graduates ATKINSON VETERINARY SERVICE Dr. Van Lue Atkinson, IL SNICK'S PLACE Drinks, Food Games Duane Vandersnick Proprietor Atkinson, III. Farm, Home, Life, Auto And Retirement VAN DE ROSTYNE INSURANCE SERVICE Bernard F. VanDeRostyne Mike VanDeRostyne Atkinson Home Ph: 936-7239 Office Ph: 936-7220 GENESEO APPLIANCE CENTER Gibson • Frigidaire • Jenn-Air Sales Service Quality Products • Quality Service 119 N. Russell Geneseo, ill. 944-2515 101 Congratulations, Graduates WIRTH PLUMBING, HEATING COOLING Geneseo, IL Phone: 944-4612 LENNOX 'Tib 108 N State Geneseo 944-2575 Quality Photography By Dick DeBoever • PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • ANIMALS CORNER TAP RESTAURANT GENERAL ELECTRIC Marvin Croegaert, Owner Atkinson, IL Air Conditioning KNOBBY'S BARN Phone 936-7553 Atkinson, IL WILD BILL Barber Stylist 221 N. State Geneseo For Appointment Call 944-6789 FimhI K urth TmtfUtin Far Charcoal Foods Cocktails Dining Room Open 5:00 PM Tuesday Thru Saturday And 10:30 AM Sunday. Downtown Geneseo Ph: 944-2177 FAMILY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF GENESEO, LTD. Badger MF Massey Ferguson Yazoo MASSEY FERGUSON Sales Service Geneseo, IL 944-2155 HANFORD INSURANCE Randall L. Mullin, M.D. Donald R. Ford, M.D. Even C. Kvelland, M.D. Donald T. Stewart, D. Min. James C. Parsons, M.D. James M. Moriarity, M.D. Established 1855 119 S. State Ceneseo 944-5151 GUZZARDO'S Card And Gift Shop • Hallmark Cards • Fannie May Candies • Russell Stover Candies Kewanee And Ceneseo KEWANEE, IL 61443 PHONE 309 852-3366 KEWANEE NATIONAL BANK BELANGER FARM EQUIP. CO. Ceneseo, IL Phone 944-2101 The Long Green Line ... By John Deere. Quality Will Be Remembered Long After The Price Has Been Forgotten. - Belanger Lawn Garden 944-4696 - Kittrell ORNERS Your Downtown-Geneseo Car Store The Best For Less Chevrolet Oldsmobile First Russell Phone: Geneseo, IL 944-2175 CHICAGO ATKINSON LIVESTOCK MARKET ATKINSON TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK The Bank With Your Interest In Mind' Your Hometown Bank Offers You: Low-Cost Auto Loans Safe Desposit Boxes Agriculture Loans Christmas Savings Clubs American Express Travelers Checks • Savings Accounts • Checking Accounts • Certificates Of Deposit • Convenient Drive-Up Window Night Depository 104 126 S. State Geneseo, IL Phone 944-4905 V ENTERS Exptntnc Knowledge Will Moke  he OiHerence, Our Service May Solve Your Problems' J.P.'S FABRICS Hours: 10-5 Daily On Fridays To 7 p.m. 137 S. State Geneseo 944-4437 PIERCE INSURANCE -=£k) AGENCY Complete Insurance Service Scott R. Larimer, Agent Phone 944-2288 100 N. State Or 944-4611 Geneseo, IL WELDING ALL TYPES HELIARC 8. MIG JOB 8. CONTRACT • 2 COMPLETELY • EQUIPPED PORTABLE UNITS 400 AMPS too DUTY CVCli • WE WILL GO • ANYWHERE ANYTIME 963 HWY 6 E FABRICATION PUNCHING. SHEARING METAL FORMING TRAILER HITCHES TOW ROPES MAD( TOOftDIR 944-5171 IRVIN VENTER RES 944 2084 GENESEO. IL Including A Complete Cheese Shop Hillcrest Shopping Center Geneseo, IL JOHNSON'S RADIATOR SERVICE Complete Radiator Repair Service Geneseo, IL Phone 944-5341 M W SHOES Tamara Gernant Elaine Call 106 S. State rOOrwfAft Geneseo 105 GROW WITH US [ iiinimitd Siimiiimmr MEMBER FDIC CENTRALS BANK ♦WYFFELS HYBRIDS Geneseo, Illinois 944-5601 JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY Annawan, III. 935-6217 Phone 309-936-7833 Atkinson, Illinois 61235 DON'S TV SERVICE 408 N. State St. Atkinson, III. COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE P O BOX 452 ANNAWAN ILLINOIS 61234 (309) 935-6942 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF KEWANEE The Bank For All The People 207 N. Tremont Kewanee 853-3333 HENRY COUNTY ADVERTIZER, INC. Congratulations, Class Of '81 MERRY -GO-ROUND, FOUR SEASONS, LEADING LADY Fashion For Women 200 S. State Geneseo, III. Phone: 944-5181 Downtown Geneseo I OR Congratulations, Graduates. JUDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 113 E. Exchange Geneseo, III. S w RINK'S market 7 109 E. Orange j— Geneseo, III. Member Of Certified Grocers Of Illinois PORT-A-FRAME, LTD. 607 E. Henry Atkinson, Illinois MAPLE CITY FLORIST GARDEN CENTER Where Design And Creativity Originate Open 8-5 Monday-Saturday Closed Sunday Chuck Mary Lee Oberle 802 S. State Geneseo 944-6403 WGEN aml5 fml05 9Tie ond Mrs- 'oZTton 1019 South Oakwood Geneseo, Illinois 61254 Phone 944-3543 Compliments Of WHO B P KNOW'S TAP LIVESTOCK, INC Glenn Phylis Crockett Don Butler Dave Poppen 507 N. State Atkinson, III. Atkinson, IL ELMER B.WAGLE RCA Television Whirlpool Washers, Dryer, Refrigerators, Ranges, Dishwashes Phone 944-2515 127 N. State Geneseo, til. Go Gambles MAPES' GAMBLES Phone 936-7845 Atkinson, IL NORTHSIDE GENE SCHEHL DRUG • Fertilizers Geneseo's Prescription • Chemicals M y Center • Seeds Registered Pharmacist Always On Duty Phone 936-7716 201 N. State Geneseo, IL Atkinson, IL Rtes. 78 6 HAMP'S WHEEL INN Fine Food • Entertainment • Drinks Clarence Sharon Wingard, Your Hosts Annawan, IL 108 Congratulations Graduates Best Of Luck THE To The TERRACE ROOM '81 Graduates! IN THE DECK Phone 944-4651 Rtes. 80 82 Geneseo, III. AMERICAN PHARM, INC. SPORTING GOODS Wsj Your One-Stop Al Dave Ward, Mgrs. Ski Shop Hillcrest Shopping Center Geneseo, IL 607 E. Henry Atkinson, III. o TT7 PHONE 936-7165 Ackerman drug =A 1Q n. state ATKINSON. ILL. Atkinson - Annawan Area's Only Full-Service Prescription Center • Low-Cost Professional Prescription Service (We Fill Prescriptions For All Approved Union Plans, Including U.M.W.) • Guaranteed Photo Developing • Film - Flashbulbs • Greeting Cards - Gifts - Toys • Books - Magazines - Newspapers • Sewing Needs • Cosmetics • Wheelchairs - Crutches - Canes (Sales Rental) • First-Aid Supplies 109 ATKINSON PLAZA Restaurant Motel Bernie Cerar Owner Atkinson, III. 936-7620. DR. THOMAS J. VAN VOOREN WARD DRUG STORE ijCSsI Your Prescription Headquarters Everyday Low Prices Registered Pharmacist On Duty At All Times General Dentistry Compliments Of The 104 S. Main HENRY COUNTY Annawan, ILL. 935-6556 TELEPHONE COMPANY Congratulations, Seniors, And Best Wishes From GENESEO TRUE VALUE HARDWARE -O— 9 Free Estimates — All Cars And Trucks BREEDLOVE'S SPORTING GOODS FERGY'S PAINT BODY Complete Lettering Service Nike - Converse - Brooks - Spot - Bilt Shoes Kewanee, III. 852-2434 no HI QUALITY FORD SALES Atkinson, IL Phone 936-7831 Cars And Trucks Sales (New Used) And Service Thunderbird's LTD's Granada's Fairmont's Mustang's Fiesta's Vans Pick-Ups Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Overhauls Tune-Ups Brakes Front-End Alignment Body Work Painting Exhaust System Truck Testing Towing 111 Congratulations, Class Of 1981 From: Lyle Tom Clara Rick Al Stuart Don Bill INSURANCE REAL ESTATE BENEFIT PLANS LOHMAN BROTHERS Building Public Trust Through Professional Services Geneseo Moline Davenport Compliments Of SWANSON'S BUS SERVICE Phone: 936-7195 Atkinson, III. DEDECKER'S HARDWARE PLUMBING HEATING Atkinson, Illinois 936-7454 112