Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1982 volume:

Graduation Atkinson High School 1982 Yearbook Vol 40 Special Events 31 ___ Organizations 7onraii f Running oear 320 Bushel Wagons IVFrame L Atkinson IL rA In Dedication A teacher affects eternity; she can never tell where her influence stops. — adapted from Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams We wish to dedicate the 1982 yearbook to a woman who has devoted 31 years of her life to education. She is Roberta VanHamme. our middle and high school science teacher, who after teaching 22 years in the Atkinson school system is retiring this year. Mrs VanHamme was born in Macomb. Illinois on December 24. 1926 and was raised and educated in Adair. Illinois. She entered Western lllionis State Teachers College in September. 1944 and graduated from there in August, 1947. Before she eventually settled down to teach in Atkinson. Mrs. VanHamme taught at Annawan High School for two years, at Morrison Junior High School for one year, and at rural schools in the Erie. Illinois area for three years. She then spent eight years at Atkinson High School teaching science and physical education before moving on to Western High School in Buda. Illinois for three years. Mrs. VanHamme finally returned to Atkinson to teach fourth grade and later middle and high school science for fourteen years before retiring. Mrs VanHamme and her husband. Albert, live in Annawan. There they raised three children: Colette. Michael and Lanette. Of the three children. Lanette is still at home and is attending school in Annawan. Mrs VanHamme is greatly looking forward to retirement, for she has many hobbies and pastimes to keep her busy. Among them are reading, sewing, cooking and fishing. And even though she will no longer be teaching, she will of course be involved with various school activities through her daughter Lanette. Mrs. VanHamme will certainly be well remembered by all whom she has taught or with whom she has worked. While she could be quite opinionated and blunt at times, she is also very warm and generous. As everyone who's known her can attest, beneath her castiron exterior beats a heart of pure gold Mrs. VanHamme. we will miss you. May God bless you for all your hard work as a teacher, you advice as a confidant, and you love as a friend. 2 1 SCHOOL STAFF Administrators Set School Policy ABOVE LEFT: Don Dolieslager. superintendent of schools. ABOVE RIGHT: Wendell Torrance, high school principal. BELOW: Atkinson Board of Education members: (Front row) P. Nelson. G. Patton. S. Heller. D. VanDeVelde; (back row) T. VanVooren, R. Railing. A. VanDeWoestyne Teachers Have Class! TOP LEFT: Kevin DeDecker. English teacher. TOP RIGHT: Roberta Van Hamme. science teacher. BOTTOM LEFT: Mark Hepner. social studies teacher. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lynn Daniels, physical education and driver's education teacher 5 Teachers Spend Long Hours TOP LEFT: Doug Van Wassenhove. mathematics teacher and guidance counselor. TOP RIGHT: Becky Frankenreider. art teacher. BOTTOM LEFT: Marie Hoffman, physical education and health teacher. BOTTOM RIGHT: Linda Stolp. home economics teacher. Teaching, Grading, Supervising TOP LEFT: Chuck Weber, business teacher. TOP RIGHT: Doug Dozier, agriculture and shop teacher. BOTTOM LEFT: LeAnn Taylor, instrumental and vocal music teacher. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jane Dolieslager, school librarian. 7 Support Staff Keeps School Functioning RIGHT: Lorri© Jurgensen. secretary MIDDLE LEFT: Dorothy Heller, school nurse MIDDLE RIGHT: Arlo Atwell and Pat Nelms, custodians. BOTTOM LEFT: Elsie Diericx and Hanna Billiet, cooks BOTTOM RIGHT: Barb Snider, bookkeeper. A Freshman Is Someone Who freshman (FRESH-muhn) 1. a first-year student in a high school. 2. someone who gets picked on by upperclassmen, mainly seniors. 3. a peon, gopher, slave. 4. a person who does crazy things, such as bark at cars, sit in trash cans, and hide in closets. 5. someone usually referred to as Hey you. 7. someone who has trouble thinking for himself and must often be told what to do. RIGHT: Freshman class officers: Joel Vandemore. secretary treasurer. Miss Stolp. sponsor; Kelly Causemaker. president, Lonnie Fronks, student council rep. Susan Buysse Kelly Causemaker Morey Dierlcks Bobby Ericson Lonnie Franks Jodi King Dawn Kirby Cory Klockenga Susan Longeville Kelly Lopeman Michelle Martin Troy Minnaert 10 Must Endure Humiliation Brent Moens Ulanda Nelson Vanessa Neuleib Jodi Obrecht Scott Olson Kristi Price Steve Sherbeyn Beth Snodgrass LEFT: The freshmen in algebra class are always kept busy. BELOW: Tim spends a lonely afternoon in the home ec kitchen doing homework. 11 A Sophomore Is Someone Who sophomore (SOF-uh-mor) 1. a second-year student in high school. 2. a person who has just learned how to drive and therefore causes fear and panic among other drivers on the road. 3. someone who bickers constantly with others of his her own kind and who falls in and out of love on a weekly basis. 4. a person who is beginning to discover that partying is more fun than studying. 5. a person who works hard at everything but usually manages to mess it all up. RIGHT: Sophomore class officers: Mr. Dozier, sponsor; Amy Longeville. secretary. Debbie Gilbraith. president; Rhonda Peveler. vice president; Beth Obrecht. treasurer. Rich Bollinger Beth Claeys Ann DeDecker Penny Erickson Debbie Gilbraith Jay Hamer Chad Hultman Bill Jensen Curt Johnson Amy Longeville Colleen McKibbon Trev Minnaert 12 Wants To Lose Little Kid” Image Jana Neuleib Verna Neuleib Beth Obrecht Terry Patton Rhonda Peveler Shonda Peveler Lisa Sturtewagen Brett VanDeWoestyne ABOVE LEFT: Beth, Debbie and Rhonda hold their own little revolution during Homecoming Week. LEFT: Now in their second year of float-building, Jeff. Jay and Terry are fast becoming expert in stuffing napkins through chicken wire. 13 junior (JOON-yer) 1. a third-year student in high school. 2. a person who has the following traits: noisy, rebellious, disrespectful, mischievous, ornery. 3. a hellion, troublemaker, big shot. 4. someone who prefers partying over studying. 5. a person who is always selling something to raise money for Prom. RIGHT: Junior class officers: Eric Snodgrass, president. Mr. Hepner. sponsor. Susie Carmichael, vice president; Cindy Ey, treasurer; Tammy Stafford, secretary. A Junior Is Someone Who Susie Carmichael Cathy Catton Kevin Cerar Ann Claeys Cindy Ey Joyce Fleming Catherine Floming Jack Goldston Brad Hancock Ron Heller Tom Heller Brett Hultman 14 Can't Wait To Be A Senior LEFT: Deanne prepares a taco at a Taco Supper sponsored by the junior class to raise money for the Prom. Debbie Jiles Holli Kruzan Sheila Lawrence Patrick Oldfield Jean Park Doug Patton Jill Rednour Deanne Roman Eric Snodgrass Eric Sorenson Tammy Stafford Aaron Sturtewagen Mike Vandersnick Teresa Van Herzeele Walkie Van Opdorp TOP RIGHT: Terry takes a nap during lunch. MIDDLE LEFT: Deanne and Jill proclaim Atkinson Number One. MIDDLE RIGHT: Morey puts an algebra problem on the board BOTTOM LEFT: Lonnie prefers swinging from the railing to simply walking down the stairs. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bill. Eric and Bruce probe the mysteries of Rubik's cube. Life At Atkinson High 16 Has Its Ups And Downs TOP LEFT: Jean and Jack just love washing cars to raise money for the junior class. TOP RIGHT: Curt is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed today! MIDDLE LEFT: Tammy. Ann and Joyce plug away at their typing assignment. BOTTOM LEFT: Kelly demonstrates a new excercise using Vanessa and Kristi as supports. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tom demonstrates his expertise in tire-changing. 17 Its Moments Of Joy And Laughter TOP LEFT: Holli and Kevin work on the junior class float TOP RIGHT: Amy is lost in thought. MIDDLE LEFT: Jill. Tammy. Cindy and Sheila enjoy tacos at the junior class' Taco Supper. MIDDLE RIGHT: Verna concentrates on her game Of tennis BOTTOM LEFT: Tim and Ulanda are expert float-builders BOTTOM RIGHT: Uli gives Penny a lift. And Times Of Sadness And Tears TOP LEFT: What are you dreaming about. Shonda? TOP RIGHT: That letter Colleen's typing must really be funny MIDDLE LEFT: How fast can those fingers go. Doug? MIDDLE RIGHT: Is this an organized P.E. activity, girls? BOTTOM LEFT: Now don't drip. Jodi BOTTOM RIGHT: Did you just sit on the staple gun?'' Sheila asks Eric. But We Love It! TOP LEFT: Walkie and Jack relax in the gym after lunch. TOP RIGHT: Jana pours a Coke at a concession stand MIDDLE LEFT: Cathy works on a home ec project MIDDLE RIGHT: Joel, do you want to be excused to go to the bathroom or to bed? BOTTOM LEFT: Is the sign behind Mike and Rich referring to them? BOTTOM RIGHT: Catherine prepares a strange concoction. DEBORA A. BOLLINGER Yearbook 4. JEFFRY P. CATTON F.F.A. 12.3,4 (President 4); Yearbook 12; Class Treasurer 3; Sweetheart King 4. ANDREW J. CLAEYS F.F.A. 12,3.4 (Sentinel 4). Student Counci 2.3.4 (Vice President 3. President 4); Athletic Club 12,3.4. Yearbook 2; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3,4; Track 3; Homecoming King 4; Play 1.4; Class President 2; Class Vice President 1 KENDRA D. COUJER RALPH E. DERICKS MICHAEL B. DERICX F.H.A. 12.3.4; F.F.A. 4; Athletic Club F.F.A. 12.3,4 (Treasurer 4); Athletic Club 2; F.F.A. 12.3.4; Student Council 12.3.4; Athle- 12.3.4; Yearbook 2.3; Volleyball 12.3.4; Football 2; Sweetheart Escort 4. tic Club 2.4; Football 2.4. Class President 1. Basketball 12.3.4; Track 12.3.4; Class Homecoming Escort 4; Play 2. Secretary 2. Class Treasurer 1,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Cheerleading 12.3,4; Play 12.3,4. 22 NICHOLAS A. GENTRY F.FA. 1,2.3,4; Student Council 3; Athletic Club 12.3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Football 12.3,4; Basketball 12.3.4; Homecoming Escort 4; Play STEVEN J. GENTRY F.F.A. 12,3,4; Yearbook 4. Play 12,3,4. ULRIKE B. KLOTZKI Athletic Club 4; Volleyball 4; Homecoming Honorary Attendant 4. TODD M. MUSICH Athletic Club 3.4; Football 4 (Manager 4); Track 3; Homecoming Escort 4; Yearbook 3.4 (Co-Editor 4). CHRISTINE M. NELMS F.H.A. 1.2,3.4; Athletic Club 12,3.4 (Secretar-y Treasurer 3); Yearbook 2.3.4; VoHeyball 12.3.4, Basketball 1 Homecoming Attendant 4; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Play 12. DAVID P. NELSON F.F.A. 1,2.3,4; Student Council 12,4. Athletic Club 12.3.4; Football 1.2.3.4. Basketball 12.3.4; Track 12,3,4; Class President 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Play 4; S.A.A. 12.3; N.H.S. 4. 23 JAMES W. NOORD F.F.A. 1.2,3,4 (Reporter 4); Athletic Club 1.2,3,4 (Vice President 3, President 4); Football 1,2,3,4, Class Vice President 4; Home-[coming Escort 4. Sweetheart Escort 4; Play ervsjT a c oi npiPi n .H A. 12.3,4 (1st Vice President 4); Athletic 3ub 12AA: Yearbook 2.3,4; Voleybal .2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,4. Class Secretary 3,4. omecomlng Queen 4, Sweetheart Atten-lant 4; Play 1.2,3,4; Cheerleaclng 2,3,4 Captain 4). VALERIE J. NEULEB F.F.A. 4. F.H.A. 1.2.3.4 (Vice President 3. President 4); Athletic Club 1.2,3.4; Yearbook 2.3.4 (Co-Editor 4). VoBeybal 12; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Class President 3; Homecoming Attendant 1.3; Sweetheart Queen 4; Play 1. DARRYL G. PAINTER Athletic Club 1.2,4; Footbal 1; Basketball 1.2,3.4. RYAN L RAHN F.F.A. 1.2,3.4 (Vice President 4); Footbal 1,2,4; Athletic Club 1.2,4, Class Vice President 2.3; Sweetheart Escort 4. TMOTHY J. ROMAN F.F.A. 12ZA Athletic Club 3. Basketbal 3. RANDY J. SIMS F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1; Athletic Club 1. BRENDA J. VANDERSMCK F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Treasurer 4); Athletic Club 1 Yearbook 1.2,3,4; Sweetheart Attendant 4, Cheerieadling 1. PETER W. VAN HERZEELE F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2; Basketbal 1,2. RICHARD E. VAN LUF RONDA J. WLL LONNY R. YARGER F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1.2,3A Yearbook Yearbook 4. F.F.A. 1,2.3,4; Athletic Club 2; Basketball 2. 2.3; Football 2.3,4; Basketball 2; Track 1.2,3.4; Play 1.2.3,4. 25 Being A Senior Is TOP LEFT: Ronda gets a kick out of staying after class. TOP RIGHT: And you don't mess around with Finn! MIDDLE LEFT: There's no school on Saturday. Eric. MIDDLE RIGHT: Don't smile with your mouth full. Kendra. BOTTOM LEFT: Don't look at me; I don't smoke! BOTTOM RIGHT: How do I get this thing to play Pac Man? Like Having A Birthday ... TOP LEFT: Dave doesn't like being awakened out of a sound sleep MIDDLE LEFT: Val. Sonita and Kendra show us they do shave their legs. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mike gets into the spirit of things with a real spirit stick ! BOTTOM LEFT: Pete and Randy, believe it or not. do study once in awhile BOTTOM RIGHT: Sonita is simply thrilled about being in Advanced Foods class. It Seems A Long Time In Coming, TOP LEFT: Ralph learns how to use a stapler TOP RIGHT: Chris shows no mercy when she grades General Math homework. MIDDLE LEFT: Somehow Sonita and Brenda find dishwashing fun and exciting MIDDLE RIGHT: Nick and Todd are pals forever BOTTOM LEFT: Ryan never realized the heights he'd reach as F.F.A. vice president BOTTOM RIGHT: What are you hiding under the desk. Darryl? But When It Finally Happens ... FAR LEFT: Dave. Nick and Andy, our “volleyball cheerleaders. attempt to form a human totem pole. LEFT: Uli and Jim discuss U.S.-West German relations. CENTER: Steve is a budding artist BELOW: “So. Deb. when are you getting married? BOTTOM LEFT: Tim just loves to study. BOTTOM RIGHT: Eric and Pete listen attentively in Physics class. It's Time To Celebrate! RIGHT: Senior class officers: (front row) Sonita Oldfield, secretary; Dave Nelson, president. Kendra Collier, treasurer, (back row) Mike Diericx. student council representative; Mrs. VanHamme. class sponsor, Jim Noord. vice president. 30 SPECIAL EVENTS You Say You BELOW: Jean prepares decorations for the football players' lockers. RIGHT: Tom and Jim enjoy decorating themselves as much as they do the gym. Want A Revolution? ABOVE: A few of the juniors work on their prizewinning float FAR RIGHT: Trev and Rich tack up the chicken wire on their class float. RIGHT: Nick, Verna and Scott play peek-a-boo with the streamers. 32 The football season just wouldn't be the same without Homecoming. While it's fun to play in or watch one of our football games, how can the Homecoming game be anything but special when the entire school spends a whole week psyching up for it? Enthusiasm really mounted this year during the spirit week that preceded our Homecoming game. The theme for spirit week was Revolution, based on the song by the Beatles. Consequently, one of the dress-up days held during spirit week was dedicated to wartime apparel, and students roamed the halls that day wearing combat fatigues and helmets and carrying toy guns and rifles. Also, Atkinson's own Beatles (Todd Musich, Randy Sims, Eric Van Lue, Pete Van Herzeele) were the featured attraction at Tiger Night. Of course, the purpose of all the spirit week activities — including Tiger Night, the bonfire and pep rally, and the parade — was to put us in a fighting mood for the battle that would take place on the football field. And by the time that the game's opening kickoff came, we were truly ready for a revolution! LEFT: Napkin stuffing is Beth's specialty. BELOW LEFT: Dressed in wartime apparel, Sonita and Kendra prepare Homecoming decorations BELOW RIGHT: Chris decorates the platform where she and her fellow court members will stand when they are presented at the Homecoming dance. Last year's Homecoming king and queen. Matt Claeys and Kay Gentry, stand behind the newly crowned royalty. Andy Claeys and Sonita Oldfield Presenting The 1981 Chris Nelms was the senior attendant, and her es-cor4 was Dave Nelson. Uli Klotzki was the honorary attendant, and her escort was Todd Musich Tammy Stafford was the junior attendant, and her escort was Jim Noord Homecoming Court The crowning of the Homecoming king and queen and the presentation of their court took place at the dance held the night following the football game Rhonda Peveler was the sophomore attendant, Susan Buysse was the freshman attendant, and her and her escort was Nick Gentry. escort was Mike Diericx. TOP LEFT: Ron and Deanne show off their class float, which won first place in the Homecoming parade TOP RIGHT: Todd sings one of the Beatles' songs during Tiger Night activities, BOTTOM LEFT: Susie leads the cheers at the bonfire BOTTOM RIGHT: Is Andy king and Sonita queen or the other way around here? Homecoming Culminates With Dance BELOW LEFT: Jean and Brad enjoy slow dancing BELOW RIGHT: Uli and Trev really swing to the beat of the music at the Homecoming dance BOTTOM: The members of the Homecoming court lead the procession in the grand march. All the energy and enthusiasm that we put into the many activities of our Homecoming's spirit week was not enough to spur us on to victory in the football game. Although we lost our game against DePue, we still enjoyed ourselves at the dance the following night. Hosted by the student council, the dance featured a live band and the presentation of the Homecoming court. As always, the high point of the evening was the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen, who this year were Andy Claeys and Sonita Oldfield. 33 Sweetheart Dance Celebrates A ABOVE LEFT: Ann uses the overhead projector to prepare decorations for the dance. ABOVE RIGHT: Now don't hit your thumb. Mike. RIGHT: Sonita prepares paper hearts for decorating the gym. BELOW LEFT: Vanessa and Brenda draw a sketch of Her-shey kisses. BELOW RIGHT: Now don't go outside the lines, girls. 34 Funny Little Thing Called Love Co-sponsored by the FFA and FHA, the Sweetheart Dance this year was built around the theme of A Funny Little Thing Called Love. The gym was vibranty decorated with painted and paper rainbows as well as multi-colored streamers. Jeff Catton and Val Neulib reigned as king and queen over this midwinter celebration of love. LEFT: Jodi and Mike burn up the dance floor BELOW: There's as much socializing as dancing at the Sweetheart Dance. 35 Presenting The 1982 Sweetheart Court OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The 1982 Sweetheart Court was presented at the dance BOTTOM LEFT: Brenda Vanders-nick served as first attendant, and her escort was Mike Diericx. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kendra Collier served as second attendant, and her escort was Ryan Rahn. THIS PAGE TOP: Jeff Catton and Val Neuleib were crowned king and queen of the Sweetheart Dance. BOTTOM LEFT: Sonita Oldfield served as third atten-ant. and her escort was Jim Noord. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chris Nelms served as fourth attendant, and her escort was Ralph Diericks. 37 The Tiger Troupe Presents TOP: The cast of The Fantasticks: Nick Gentry. Steve Gentry. Eric VanLue. Sonita Oldfield. Andy Claeys. Catherine Floming, Dave Nelson. Kevin Cerar. ABOVE: Matt (Andy Claeys) wins the heart of Luisa (Sonita Oldfield) through an abduction scheme contracted by their parents. Mr. Bellomy (Eric VanLue) and Mrs. Hucklebee (Catherine Floming). and carried out by El Gallo (Steve Gentry) RIGHT: Matt and Luisa (Andy and Sonita) kiss over the wall held up by the Mute (Dave Nelson). Tom Jones' The Fantasticks Luisa ........ Matt ......... Mrs. Hucklebee Mr. Bellomy El Gallo ..... Henry ........ Mortimer ..... The Mute .... ... Sonita Oldfield ....Andy Claeys Catherine Floming .....Eric VanLue .... Steve Gentry .....Nick Gentry .....Kevin Cerar ....Dave Nelson Director ...............Kevin DeDecker Music .......LeAnn Taylor, Tom Patton Choreography ...........Elizabeth Elliott LEFT: El Gallo (Steve Gentry) offers his services to Mrs. Hucklebee (Catherine Floming) and Mr Bellomy (Eric VanLue). BELOW: The abduction of Luisa (Sonita Oldfield) is accomplished by Mortimer (Kevin Cerar) while Henry (Nick Gentry) and El Gallo (Steve Gentry) fight with Matt (Andy Claeys). The Fantasticks : A Musical This was the first time in many years that a musical (in fact, a musical-comedy) was chosen for the school play. Under the expert direction of Mr. DeDecker and accompanied by Ms. Taylor's superb piano-playing. eight students performed and sang their way through The Fantasticks. The play, presented on two consecutive evenings, was a huge success. TOP LEFT: Mr. DeDecker helps Steve with his hat during rehearsal. TOP RIGHT: Steve and Sonita practice their duet. MIDDLE LEFT: Miss Taylor shows Eric that she can play the piano without looking at the keys MIDDLE RIGHT: Tom and Jim follow the play's action with a spot-lighl BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. DeDecker checks a line from the script BOTTOM RIGHT: Sonita studies her part. 40 About Young Love And Growing Up The Fantasticks, a musical-comedy written by Tom Jones and with music composed by Harvey Schmidt, presents the story of two young people who fall in love. They do so. they believe, in direct opposition to their parents' wishes, but in fact the parents are behind the whole thing — and even arrange for an abduction of the girl so that the boy will rescue her While the parents' wild scheme works, the young lovers are not satisfied once they are in each other's arms. Both need to mature first: the girl by experiencing another romance (with her abductor) and the boy by falling into the clutches of a rather evil lot. This is the fire that tempers their love, and in the end they return to each other's arms, presumably to live happily ever after. LEFT: Mr. DeDecker gives the cast a pep talk at dress rehearsal MIDDLE LEFT: Sonita and Steve practice their dancing MIDDLE RIGHT: Nick and Kevin spend most of the play in this box BOTTOM: Stage crew: E. Snodgrass, P. Erickson. K. Price. T. Heller, K. Causemaker. T. Musich. J. Noord, J. King. Ms. Taylor (music). Mrs. Elliott (choreography). 41 TOP: Jim reads the senior wills ABOVE: The Prom-goers listen attentively to the reading of the wills after dinner RIGHT: Now don't step on Sonita's foot. Nick. This Year's Prom - Goers Climb Stairway To Heaven Hosted by the junior class, this year's Prom was held at the Deck in Gene-seo on Saturday, May 1st. The theme for the Prom was “Stairway to Heaven, for which a glittering staircase and a starry background provided the proper atmosphere. As always, the dinner and dance were truly memorable. TOP: These girls are obviously enjoying the Prom. LEFT: Jean announces the Prom royalty BOTTOM LEFT: Don't look so excited. Amy and Andy! BOTTOM RIGHT: The dance floor is always crowded Prom Royalty Is Crowned TOP LEFT: Steve Gentry and Ronda Will were crowned duke and duchess of the 1982 Prom TOP RIGHT: Jack Goldston and Teresa VanHerzeele were named lord and lady of the Prom BOTTOM LEFT: Steve and Ronda lead the first dance after the crowning BOTTOM RIGHT: Susie and Eric present the Prom's royalty to the crowd. 44 Being In The F.H.A., Like TOP: F.H.A members (front row) B. Claeys. A. Longeville. S. Carmichael, S. Oldfield, V. Neuleib. C. Ey, B. Vandersnick, J. Park, Miss Stolp. (second row) K. Causemaker, J. Obrecht, V. Neuleib, K. Price. B. Snodgrass. U. Nelson. S. Buysse. J. King, M. Martin, D. Kirby; (third row) A. DeDecker, J. Fleming. A. Claeys. D. Roman. R. Peveler, D. Gilbraith. B. Obrecht, J. Neuleib. V. Neuleib. S. Longeville, (back row) C McKibbon, K. Collier, S. Lawrence. T. Stafford. C. Floming. J. Rednour, C. Nelms. D Jiles, U Klotzki, L. Sturtewagen ABOVE: No, they're not big babies, they're just the freshman girls during F.H.A. initiation RIGHT: Deanne prepares decorations for the Sweetheart Dance. 46 Being A Homemaker, Is Work Being a homemaker takes a lot more work than many people — especially men — think. And being in the F.H.A. takes a lot more work, too. than most people realize The members of the F.H.A have concession stands at ball games and sell mums at Homecoming to raise money for their various projects, which include cosponsoring the Sweetheart Dance with the F.F A and holding a Daddy-Daughter Date Night. And in the spring, the F.H.A. holds its annual Mother-Daughter Banquet, where this year Val Neuleib was announced as the Outstanding Senior in the F.H.A. LEFT: Debbie and Val paint a rainbow for the Sweetheart Dance BELOW: Susan. Michelle and Dawn pose as three little homemakers during F.H.A. initiation BOTTOM: F.H.A. officers Miss Stolp. sponsor. Jean Park, jr.-sr points keeper. Susie Carmichael, secretary. Sonita Oldfield, vice president. Val Neuleib. president; Cindy Ey. second vice president. Brenda Vandersnick. treasurer. Beth Claeys fr -so points keeper F.F.A. Plows On© of the most active organizations in the school, the F.F.A. had a very busy year Besides co-hosting the Sweetheart Dance with the F.H.A. and holding a petting zoo for local children, members of the F.F.A. attended the organization's national convention in Kansas City as well as the Farm Progress Show near Brimfield. And among the many awards members of the F.F.A. won there: a first place in the Section III mechanics contest, foundation awards for Eric Sorenson and Jim Noord for record-keeping. and Eric Sorenson's second place in Section III for public speaking and fifth place in the State for surveying. RIGHT: Ralph shows off one of his chicks BELOW: F.F.A. members: (front row) E. Sorenson. A. Claeys. J. Catton. R. Rahn. R. Diericks. J. Noord. Mr Dozier; (second row) S. Sherbeyn. D. Nelson. M. Diericks, T. VanAntwerp. B. Ericson. B. VanHerzeele, D. Troutwine. (third row) T. Minnaert. B. Moens. L. Franks. J. Vandemore, S. Olson, B. VanDeWoes-tyne. J. Goldston. T. Roman, (fourth row) D. Patton. $. Gentry, J. Park, A Sturtewagen. C. Catton. R. Sims. R. Heller. P. VanHerzeele. (fifth row) L. Yarger. P. Oldfield. B. Hancock, T. Minnaert, R. Bollinger. C. Hultman. E. VanLue. S. Carmichael. K. Cerar. (back row) E. Snodgrass. M Dier-icx. T. Heller. D. Gilbraith, B. Vandersnick. N. Gentry. K. Collier. C. Ey. B. Hultman. M. Vandersnick. Through Year With ' 8 Dance, Zoo, Judging Contests LEFT: Troy loves to count the money at FFA concession stands. BELOW: Jeff cleans up after the Sweetheart Dance BOTTOM: FFA officers: Andy Claeys, sentinel; Eric Sorenson, secretary; Ryan Rahn, vice president; Jeff Cotton, president; Ralph Diericks. treasurer; Jim Noord, reporter; Mr. Dozier, adviser. 49 F.F.A. Promotes Agriculture RIGHT: Eric scratches the head of one of his pets.” FAR RIGHT: Jeff paints a rainbow for the Sweetheart Dance. BELOW: Brett helps a little girl pet a lamb. BOTTOM LEFT: Darryl and Andy ponder where to put a streamer. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike displays the latest in designer glasses for dogs. Our Work Is This Yearbook Many hours of taking pictures, doing layouts and writing copy were put into this yearbook by co-editors Todd Musch and Val Neuleib, assistant editor Catherine Floming, and the rest of the annual staff. We hope you enjoy the fruit to our labor. LEFT: Mr Van Wassenhove discusses yearbook ideas with Val and Catherine BELOW: Todd works on a page layout BOTTOM: Yearbook staff: (front row) Mr, Van Wassenhove, A. Claeys, V. Neuleib. H. Kruzan, J. Obrecht, S. Oldfield; (second row) S. Lawrence. R. Will, D. Bollinger, T. Stafford, C. Floming, C. Nelms, (bock row) E. VanLue, N. Gentry. C. Ey, B. Vandersnick, J. Noord, S. Gentry. Earning And Learning Are TOP: Co-op students (front row) K. Collier. R. Will. B. Vandersnick. D. Bollinger. C. Floming. (back row) Mr. Dozier. M. Diericx. R. Rahn. R. Diericks. J. Cotton. ABOVE: Brenda helps to keep the Heinold books. RIGHT: Ryan treats his pigs at Brauer Pork like babies. Conjoined In The Co Co-Op Students Their Employers Debbie Bollinger Atkinson Plaza Jeff Cotton Empire Equipment Kendra Collier . AHS Ag Dept. Johnson Const. Ralph Diericks Wilbur Egert Farm Mike Diericx Obrecht Oil Station Catherine Floming ... Ackerman Drug Brad Hancock . Atkinson-Annawan News Ryan Rahn Brauer Pork Brenda Vandersnick .. Heinold Hog Market Ronda Will . Atkinson-Annawan News -Op P. ogram The Co-op program at AHS is very special: It gives juniors and senirs the opportunity to receive on-the-job training as '-V as to earn a little money. The program covei ccupations from farming to journalism and puts thes jdonts one step ahead of their competition in the job market when they leave high scho«.. LEFT: Kendra's work in the ag department keeps her busy. BELOW: Rondo prepares the ads for the A-A Nev s BOTTOM LEFT Catherine always greets her customers at Ackerman Drug with a smile BOTTOM RIGHT: Brad creates another photographic masterpiece Student Council Works Hard Under the leadership of president Andy Claeys, the student council had an active and productive year. Among its other projects, the council hosted the Homecoming Dance in the fall and organized a Student Government Day in the spring. To raise money for its activities, the council also arranged for a donkey basketball game in which students, faculty and community members participated. RIGHT: Student council officers: (seated) Andy Claeys, president: (standing) Aaron Sturtewagen. vice president; Mr. Torrance, adviser; Debbie Gilbraith. secretary treasurer. BELOW: Student council members: (front row) Mr. Torrance. D. Gilbraith, A. Claeys. A. Styrtewagen; (back row) T. Heller. B. Claeys. K. Causemaker, M. Diericx. E. Snodgrass. L. Franks. D. Nelson. 54 NHS Honors Academic Excellence One senior, Dave Nelson, and two juniors, Eric Sorenson and Aaron Sturtewagen, were inducted into the National Honor Society this year. Membership in NHS depends upon demonstration of academic excellence (which requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA, with no D's or F's, for five consecutive semesters of high school) and evidence of good character (as attested by vote of the high school faculty). These students will be given tassels to wear at their graduation from high school. LEFT: NHS members: (standing) Dave Nelson, Aaron Sturtewagen, Eric Sorenson; (seated) Mr. Torrance, sponsor. Two Go To Washington On Close-Up Two sophomores, Terry Pafton and Brett VanDeWoestyne, were able to see and learn more of Washington, D.C. in a week than most people do in a lifetime. The two boys participated in Close-Up, a federally sponsored program that sends high school students from across the country to our nation's capital for an intensive week-long, close-up look at our federal government and how it works. While there, Terry and Brett attended lectures, seminars and luncheons at which the guest speakers were people involved with making, interpreting and enforcing the law of the land: Congressmen, lawyers, government officials and even a few bureaucrats. Of course, plenty of time was also allowed for straightfoward sightseeing. The trip was certainly an exciting and meaningful one for both Terry and Brett, and it was partly made possible through the efforts of this year's Close-Up coordinator at AHS, Mr. Torrance. LEFT: Close-Up participants: (standing) Brett VanDeWoestyne and Terry Patton; (seated) Mr Torrance, Close-Up coordinator. Can't Stop The Music The Tiger Band, under the direction of Miss LeAnn Taylor, provided the stirring music for our pep assemblies, home football and basketball games, and the Homecoming parade. In addition to the sports-related music, the band performed at the annual Christmas concert and Spring Arts Festival. And as fundraisers, the band members sold fruit and popcorn this year. A % 41 ABOVE: Band officers: Eric Sorenson, president. Roger Reiling, co-vice president: Ruth Nelson, co-secretary: Tom Patton, co-vice president; Michelle Kirby, treasurer. Lori Patton, co-secretary LEFT: The Tiger Band marches in the Homecoming parade BELOW: Band members: (front row) Ms Taylor, L. Goldston, R Nelson. D Jiles, R Johnson, (second row) J. Lopeman. D. Verbeck. L. Patton. C. Clapp. M. Hackwith. (third row) C. Hancock. M Klockenga. K Walters, M Kirby; (back row) B. Clapp. M Crane. T. Patton. R. Reiling. S. Nelson. Y. Steffen. Athletic Club Is Busy As Usual RIGHT: Vanessa just loves to sell pizzas. BELOW: Athletic Club members: (front row) Mr. Shinkevich. S. Longeville. D. Kirby. B. Snodgrass. J. Noord. E. Snodgrass. K. Cerar. S. Sherbeyn. T. Minnaert. B. Ericson; (second row) S. Olson. U. Nelson. S. Buysse. J. Obrecht. K. Causemaker. K. Price. J. King. C. Nelms. B. Moens. J. Vandemore. L. Franks. B. VanHerzeele; (third row) B. Jensen, D. Nelson, C. Johnson. J. Neuleib. U. Klotzki. B. Obrecht. A. Claeys. S. Oldfield. V. Neuleib. T. VanAntwerp. C. Klockenga. (fourth row) V. Neuleib. K. Collier, C. Ey. C. McKibbon, C. Hultman, D. Gilbraith, R. Peveler, J. Rednour. D. Roman. A. Longeville, V. Neuleib, M. Vandersnick; (fifth row) T. Patton, S. Carmichael, T. Minnaert. S. Lawrence, T. Stafford. A. Sturtewa-gen, M. Diericx. B. Claeys. L. Sturtewagen. A. DeDecker, D. Jiles, E. Sorenson; (back row) D. Painter. J. Hamer. T. Heller. R. Bollinger. B. Vandersnick. N. Gentry, E. VanLue, R. Rahn. A. Claeys. B. Hancock, J. Park. D. Patton. The Athletic Club, busy as usual raising money to buy uniforms for the school's teams, sold pizzas again this year and hosted the Atkinson F S Basketball Tournament. LEFT: Athletic Club officers: Jim Noord. president; Eric Snodgrass, vice president; Mr Shinkevich, sponsor. Kevin Cerar. secretary treasurer. Uli Comes Hello! My name is Ulrike Klotzki. Since most people had trouble pronouncing my name when I first arrived in the United States. I asked everyone to call me Uli. I am the AFS exchange student from West Germany. I am the middle of three children. I have an older sister, who is an optician, and a little brother. My father works as a construction designer and my mother as a cashier. We live near a large city called Regensburg (pop 1.300.000) in Bavaria, which is the southern part of Germany. Before I came to the United States. I thought I was pretty good in sports, but experience here showed me toehrotherwise. The only sport in which I feel I can really compete is skiing, which I happen to teach to children back home. I like animals and plants. At home I have almost a little zoo: tortoises, leeches and fish. Since I live on a farm here with the Rahn family. I am surrounded by many kinds of animals, but I still don't like your pigs! Our school system is totally different from the one in Atkinson. After elementary school, we split into three different kinds of school: an easy track, an average track and an advanced track. If you choose the easy one, you graduate after the 9th garde. My school, the hardest one, has graduation after the 13th grade. We must take between 12 and 14 subjects every year and cannot choose them. Most of them are academic classes. I have learned much about American life during my stay here: about new foods to eat. different customs, country life, American winters. Chicago, parties — and about people who were very nice to me. I would like to thank everybody from Atkinson for making this year one I never will forget. My special thanks to my American family, the Rahns. for their love and kindness. I will certainly miss you all! Love. Uli To Us From Germany RIGHT: Uli plays in the snow with her American brother. Ryan BELOW LEFT: Though she perfers skiing. Uli tried her hand at volleyball BELOW RIGHT: Uli writes a letter home. Claeys Sets New School Record For ABOVE: Varsity football team: (front row) M. Diericx, M. Vandersnick. D. Nelson. K. Cerar. E. Sorenson. R. Bollinger. T. Heller, (second row) Asst. Coach DeDecker, T. Patton. A. Sturtewagen. T. Musich. B. Jensen. E. Snodgrass. D. Patton. T. Minnaert. J. Hamer; (back row) Coach Weber. R. Rahn. E. VanLue. A. Claeys. B. Hancock. N. Gentry. J. Noord. C. Johnson. C. Hultman. Asst. Coach Daniels. RIGHT: Coach DeDecker doctors up Kevin's leg BELOW: Dave prepares to pass. 60 Individual Rushing In A Single Game The varsity football team's season record of 3-6, with one win due to a forfeit by Ohio, was not really something to cheer about. However, in the close Homecoming game against DePue, Andy Claeys did set a new school record for individual rushing in a single game: 221 yards in 23 carries. Andy was also named a fullback to the Indian Valley All-Conference Second Team. Honorable mentions for all-conference were given to Brad Hancock and Dave Nelson on defense and to Aaron Sturtewagen on offense. LEFT: Coach Weber and the varsity backups watch the game's action from the sidelines BELOW LEFT: Andy struggles to escape being tackled by an Annawan player. Varsity Atkinson 12 LaMoille 0 Warren 22 Atkinson 14 Tiskilwa 42 Atkinson 0 DePue 22 Atkinson 20 Annawan 39 Atkinson 0 Tampico 14 Atkinson 7 Bradford 35 Atkinson 0 Western 35 Atkinson 21 Atkinson 20 Manlius 18 Seniors On The Varsity Team Andy Claeys Mike Diericx Nick Gentry Todd Musich Dave Nelson Jim Noord Ryan Rahn Eric VanLue 61 Sophomores Provide Leadership ABOVE: Fresh-soph football team (front row) B. Moens. L. Franks, J. Vandemore, T. Minnaert. R. Bollinger; (second row) C. Klockenga. B. Jensen. S. Sherbeyn. S. Olson, J. Hamer. C. Hultman; (back row) T. VanAntwerp. M. Diericks. B. Ericson. T. Patton, C. Johnson. T. Minnaert, Coach Daniels RIGHT: Curt discusses strategy with his teammates BELOW: The kickoff is underway. 62 For Fresh-Soph Football Team The fresh-soph football team, suffering from a lack of numbers, put together a season record of 2-5. The sophomores on the team, noted Coach DeDecker, provided the team's leadership, while the inexperienced freshmen filled in where manpower was needed. The talent coming up from the eighth grade looks good,” said Coach DeDecker, so we should have a much better season next year. Fresh-Soph Tiskilwa 36 DePue 24 Annawan 38 Atkinson 21 Bradford 26 Western 36 Atkinson 19 Atkinson 6 Atkinson 0 Atkinson 6 Tampico 16 Atkinson 7 Atkinson 12 Manlius 18 TOP LEFT: Curt carries the ball downfield LEFT: The fresh-soph team won this game against Tampico BOTTOM LEFT: Coach Weber frequently played Curt on the varsity level BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Daniels gets his point ocross to Terry. Football Cheerleaders Work Hard TOP: Basketball cheerleaders: Verna Neulieb, Vanessa Neulieb. Beth Obrecht, Kendra Collier (on top), Amy Longeville. Mrs. Gentry (sponsor). Susie Carmichael (on top). Jean Park. Ann Claeys. Debbie Gilbraith, Sonita Oldfield. ABOVE: It's a wonder Sonita doesn't lose her voice RIGHT: The varsity cheerleaders are cool, real cool. 64 To Promote School Unity, Pride While being a cheerleader is far easier than being a football player, our cheerleaders nevertheless work hard. After attending a summer cheerleading camp, the girls spend many hours developing and practicing their cheers and routines, to say nothing of all the preparation they put into Tiger Night activities at Homecoming. It's not all glitter and glamour for the girls, who must keep the spirit of bofh the team and the fans up no matter how the game or season is going. And all that work for what9 A pulled muscle, laryngitis, frostbite? No, for the satisfaction of promoting school unity and pride. ABOVE LEFT: Sweaters aren't always enough on a cold night at a football game TOP: The fresh-soph cheerleaders form a human pyramid LEFT: Ann and Sonita reach for the sky ABOVE: The cheerleaders have a message for our football team at Homecoming Three Seniors Prove To Be Core Despite the season record of 3-12, Coach Hoffman was generally pleased with the performance of the girls on the varsity volleyball team. She particularly noted the talents of Chris Nelms, Sonita Oldfield and Kendra Collier, all three seniors, who proved to be the core of the team. (In fact, Chris and Sonita were given all-conference honorable mentions for their performance on the volleyball court.) Of course. Coach Hoffman anticipates a better team next year with seven returning veterans. RIGHT: Varsity volleyball team (front row) S. Carmichael. U. Klotzki. C. Nelms. S. Oldfield, K. Collier, Coach Hoffman: (back row) D. Jiles, J. Rednour, T. Stafford, A. Claeys, C. Ey. 66 Of Varsity Volleyball Team Varsity Match Opponent Won to� t Oam 1 Oam 2 Oam 3 Galva W 14-15 15-3 15-7 Wyoming I 2-15 15-f 7-15 Wyanot W 15-1 15-10 Tamptco L 15-13 5-15 4-15 Monfcus I 4-15 15-12 15-17 Takiwa I 7-15 2-15 Annawon I 15-11 15-17 6-15 Bradford L 4-15 4-15 Walnut W 10-15 15-12 15-10 Match Opponent Won lott Oam 1 Oam 2 Oam 3 Ohio 7-15 3-15 Western L 1-15 15-7 2-15 laMo © I 2-15 15-11 9-15 DePue L 15-11 10-15 6-15 IVC TOURNAMENT L 6-15 15-10 Anna wan L 6-15 15-10 11-15 district Prophetstown 9-15 Seniors On The Varsity Team Kendra Collier Uli Klotzki Chris Nelms Sonita Oldfield 67 F-S Volleyball While the fresh-soph volleyball team posted a poor 3-8 season record, the girls took consolation in the fact that they beat archrival Annawan for one of their three victories. Also, Coach Hoffman noted that the sophomores on the team will be important to the varsity squad next year. RIGHT: F S volleyball team: (front row) K. Causemaker, J. Obrecht, U. Nelson, K. Price, J. King, S. Buysse; (second row) P. Erickson, V. Neuleib. B. Claeys, A. DeDecker, D. Kirby. S. Longeville; (back row) L. Sturtewagen, A. Longeville, C. McKibbon. D. Gilbraith, R. Peveler, B. Obrecht BELOW LEFT: That one got away BELOW MIDDLE: Ann serves. BELOW RIGHT: Verna sends the ball flying. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lisa sets the ball up for a spike. Team Beats Annawan Opponent Match Won Lott Game 1 dome 2 Wyanet L 10-15 0-15 Tamptco L 10-15 12-15 Mor us L 14-16 14-16 Tbklfwa L a-15 0-15 Annawan W 15- 7 15-9 Match Opponent Won Lott Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Bradford L 5-15 5-15 Walnut W 15-12 15- 4 Ohio L 3-15 15- 5 11-15 Western W 10-15 8-15 LaMofle L 12-15 15- 8 15- 7 DePue L 8-15 15-13 6-15 Fresh-Soph JV Girls Excel In Basketball Coach Weber couldn't stop singing the praises of his junior varsity girls' basketball team — and rightly so, for the team ended the season with an excellent 11-2 record. Coach Weber expects his JV girls to be a big boost to the varsity squad next year, LEFT: JV girls' basketball team: (standing) K. Price. B. Obrecht, V. Neuleib. A. Claeys. B. Claeys. A. DeDecker. A. Longeville. J. Neuleib. D. Jiles. R. Peveler. V. Neuleib; (kneeling) Asst. Coach Taylor. Coach Weber. Junior Varsity Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Manlius Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Bradford Atkinson 22 Wyoming 8 23 Cambridge 3 29 Wethersfield 17 23 Ohio 22 32 Tarflpico 19 18 laMoille 6 (2 qtrs.) 24 Galva 18 23 Atkfnson 15 28 Neponset 24 Wyanet 0 'forfeit) Annawan 22 Atkinson 24 Western 26 8 28 28 32 : X MIDDLE LEFT: Beth drives through the opposition. MIDDLE RIGHT: Debbie is surrounded by her opponents LEFT: Ann battles for the ball. 69 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team TOP: Girls' varsity basketball team: (standing) K. Collier. B. Obrecht. B. Claeys. S. Oldfield. A. DeDecker. J. Rednour. V. Neuleib. A. Longeville. V. Neuleib. D. Jiles. A. Claeys. C. Ey; (kneeling) Asst. Coach Taylor. Coach Weber. ABOVE: Amy shoots a free throw. RIGHT: Jill towers above her opponents when shooting a basket. 70 Posts 6-11 Season Record Despite the talents of Jill Rednour (who was named an all-conference center), the girls' varsity basketball team posted a season record of 6 wins and 11 losses. Coach Weber noted, however, that the record could easily have been reversed to 11 and 6, for the team lost five games by 5 points or less. With only three seniors on the team, Coach Weber is looking forward to drawing upon the experience of the many returning veterans next year. FAR LEFT: Beth takes the ball down court LEFT: Verna looks tor an open ''man. MIDDLE LEFT: Val shoots over the head of her opponent. Wyoming 37 Atkinson 37 Atkinson Tournament: Annawan 29 Manlius 50 Wethersfield 50 Atkinson 42 Atkinson 45 Atkinson 62 Atkinson 41 Manlius 54 Neponset 46 Atkinson 60 Annawan 40 Bradford 43 IVC Tournament-Manlius 56 Western 43 Regional Tournament Erie 45 Atkinson 36 Cambridge 15 Atkinson 27 Atkinson 45 Atkinson 40 Ohio 37 Tampico 36 LaMoille 13 Galva 34 Atkinson Atkinson 42 1 Wvanet Atkinson Atkinson i Atkinson 30 Atkinson Atkinson 41 43 Mi ndra Collier Seniors On The Varsity Basketball Team Val Neuleib Sonita Oldfield Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Had TOP: Boys' varsity basketball team: (standing) R. Bollinger. J. Hamer. T. Patton. C. Hultman. A. Claeys. N. Gentry. C. Johnson. T. Minnert. D. Nelson. D. Patton. D. Painter: (kneeling) Asst. Coach Dozier. Coach Daniels ABOVE: Tom looks for an open man. RIGHT: Nick has a clear shot on this one. 72 Talent But Lacked Consistency Looking bock on the boys' varsity basketball team's 5-16 season, Coach Daniels feels that while the team had a lot of talent, it was a little short on consistency. We would play well for three quarters, he said, and then blow it in the fourth. Of the five wins the team posted. Coach Daniels believs the win against DePue, which was the last game of the season, was also the best game the team played. This makes him hopeful for next year, with eight returning veterans on whom he can rely. LEFT: Dave leaps for control of the ball Varsity Neponset' Atkinson Wyanet Cambridge 57 Atkinson Tampico 82 Atkinson 49 Atkinson 60 Erie 50 Atkinson 58 47 49 64 Manlius Holiday Tournament Atkinson 71 Manlius 75 Atkinson Atkinson -; Atkm Walnut Malden Annawan Tiskilwa IVC Varsity Atkinson Wes’ern Ohio Western Atkinson Galva Walnut Atkinson Regional T Annawan Toumamont 49 Jfu 63 Atkin: 57 Atkinson 73 Atkinson 65 icMoiiie 69 Atkinson 72 Atkinson DePue lament 53 Atkinson 38 62 5: 46 Seniors On The Varsity Basketball Team rl Painter Andy Claeys Dave Nelson Nick Gentry 73 Boys' F-S Basketball Team Does While the boys' fresh-soph basketball team made no big splash with its 5-15 record, it did bring home the consolation trophy from the Atkinson F-S Invitational Tournament after losing to Tiskilwa and then beating Toulon and Tampico. Coach Dozier noted that low numbers and eligibility were a problem for his team, in addition to the loss of the talented Curt Johnson, who was moved to the varsity level. Nevertheless, Coach Dozier was quite please with how well his team played under pressure. RIGHT: Boys' fresh-soph basketball team: (kneeling) T. Patton, J Hamer. T Minnaert. C. Hultman, C. Johnson; (standing) R. Bollinger. B. VanHerzeele. B. Ericson, T. Minnaert. Coach Dozier. 74 Well In Atkinson Invitational Fresh Soph Neponset 49 Atkinson 25 LaMoille 46 Atkinson 42 Erie 46 Atkinson 35 Galva 46 Atkinson 34 Wyanet 36 Atkinson 24 Annawan 65 Atkinson 39 Atkinson 43 Cambridge 39 Walnut 56 Atkinson 36 Tampico 55 Atkinson 45 DePue 58 Atkinson 40 Atkinson 51 Manlius 25 Atkinson F S Invitational: Atkinson 47 Annawan 44 Tiskilwa 48 Atkinson 32 Tiskilwa 63 Atkinson 36 Atkinson 42 Toulon 25 Bradford 56 Atkinson 40 Atkinson 48 Tampico 46 Ohio 51 Atkinson 30 Western 63 Atkinson 38 75 Our Basketball Teams Can Always BELOW: Kendra and Susie rouse the spirits of the spectators. RIGHT: The basketball cheerleaders make their acrobatics look so easy. ABOVE: Jean and Sonita pour their souls into cheering. FAR RIGHT: Varsity basketball cheerleaders: (top) Sonita Oldfield; (middle) Jean Park; (bottom) Susie Carmichael, Ann Claeys. Kendra Collier. RIGHT: Ann seems to be running out of steam. Count On Cheerleaders For Support Whether they're winning or losing, our basketball teams can always rely upon the enthusiasm of the cheerleaders to carry them through the games. Their support is important, and they do a super job of keeping the fans roaring for Tiger victories. Left: Fresh-soph basketball cheerleaders: Verna Neuleib. Amy Longeville, Beth Obrecht, Vanessa Neuleib MIDDLE LEFT: Beth and Amy keep the crowd's spirit high. BOTTOM LEFT: Verna likes what she sees on the scoreboard BELOW: Cheerleaders need strong shoulders. 77 Johnson, Patton Place TOP LEFT: Curt flies through the air with the greatest of ease. TOP RIGHT: Boys' track team: (kneeling) B. Ericson, T. Minnaert. B. Jensen; (standing) D. Nelson, J. Hamer, T. Minnaert, D. Patton. ABOVE: Curt surges to the front of the pack. RIGHT: Like a mighty locomotive. Jim steams down the track. 78 At District Track Meet Curt Johnson and Doug Patton were the two standouts on the boys' track team this year. Both of them placed at the district track meet: Curt took thin in the 400-meter dash and Doug fourth in the 1600-meter run. Coach Weber noted that he expects botf boys to break a number of school track records next year. LEFT: Bobby finishes the race somewhat ahead of teammate Bill. BELOW: Curt and Dave both want to beat their Annawan opponent BOTTOM LEFT: Doug may be behind, but only for the moment BOTTOM RIGHT: Trev paces himself on this long run. Johnson Named Most Valuable In As the boys' conference track meet, our track team did respectably well this year. On the varsity level, Doug Patton took fifth place in the 1600-meter run. And on the fresh-soph level. Curt Johnson took first place in the 200-meter dash, second in the long jump, and fourth in the 100-meter dash; Jay Hamer took fifth in the 100-meter dash; and Trev Minnaert, Jay Hamer, Curt Johnson and Troy Minnaert took fifth in the 400-meter relay. ABOVE: And they're offi RIGHT: Jay reaches for the baton that Trev is carrying BELOW LEFT: Jay executes a perfect two-point landing. BELOW RIGHT: Doug flies over the bar. Track For Boys, Claeys For Girls At the girls' conference track meet, there were no first-place finishes by anyone on our track team, but the girls came home with plenty of other ribbons. On the varsity level. Colleen McKibbon, Kendra Collier. Ann DeDecker and Beth Claeys took fourth place in the 800-meter medley, while Vanessa Neuleib took fifth in the 200-meter low hurdles. And on the fresh-soph level. Colleen McKibbon, Ann DeDecker. Beth Claeys and Vanessa Neuleib took both second in the 800-meter relay and third in the 400-meter relay; Beth Claeys placed fourth in the high jump; and Vanessa Neulieb again took fifth in the 200-meter low hurdles. TOP LEFT: Jill enjoys a comfortable lead in this race TOP RIGHT: Curt Johnson and Beth Claeys were named most valuable in track by their teammates LEFT: Curt pours on the steam ABOVE: Beth puts all she has into winning this one Many photos appear in this track section are courtesy of the Atkinson-Annawan News. 61 Girls' Track Team Sets Many new school records were set by the girls' track team this year. The events for which new records were set and the girls who set them are: 800-meter medley: Kendra Collier, Colleen McKibbon, Ann DeDecker, Beth Claeys; 800-meter relay: Colleen McKibbon, Vanessa Neuleib, Beth Claeys, Ann DeDecker; 400-meter dash: Beth Claeys; 200-meter low hurdles: Vanessa Neuleib. Coach Dolieslager noted that Vanessa, who is a freshman, did exceptionally well in track and has great potential. RIGHT: Girls' track team (kneeling) H. Kruzan. K. Collier, V. Neuleib; (standing) U. Klotzki. A. DeDecker, J. Rednour, C. McKibbon, B. Claeys. 82 Many New School Records 83 A Salute To Sports GRADUATION They Set Out On The Long And 86 Winding Road Of Life Twenty-three young men and women received their diplomas at the graduation ceremony held on Friday. May 21, 1982 in the AHS gymnasium. Members of the Class of '82 that evening heard many words of praise, of advice, of congratulations and of love to carry with them always. With their high school careers at an end, they now face life's long and winding road. LEFT: Sonita Oldfield and Randy Sims sing the class song, A Long and Winding Road. BELOW LEFT: Dave Nelson delivers his valedictory address. BELOW RIGHT: Mike Diericx delivers his salutatory address BOTTOM: The graduates receive their diplomas as family, friends and teachers look on. 87 Graduates THIS PAGE RIGHT: Sonita Oldfield was one of the three students in the Class of '82 honored for ending their high school careers with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better. Dave Nelson and Mike Diercix were the other two honor students.' MIDDLE LEFT: Andy Claeys was awarded the P.T.C. Scholarship MIDDLE RIGHT: Dave Nelson received the S.A.A. Scholastic Award. Dave was also awarded the Laura Fulton Peterson Scholarship BOTTOM LEFT: Ryan Rahn accepts the DeKalb Agriculture Award from Mr. Dozier. BOTTOM RIGHT: Steve Gentry, by vote of the senior class and the high school faculty, was chosen for the Mary Becker Citizenship Award. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Chris Nelms was the female winner of the American Legion Award. TOP RIGHT: Dave Nelson was the male winner of the American Legion Award MIDDLE LEFT: Sonita Oldfield was the female runner-up for the American Legion Award MIDDLE RIGHT: Nick Gentry was the male runner-up for the American Legion Award. BOTTOM LEFT: Ryan Rahn receives his rose from Susie Carmichael, one of the marshals for the graduation ceremony. BOTTOM RIGHT: Eric Snodgrass, the other graduation marshal, congratulates Darryl Painter for winning the battle for a diploma. Finish High School Only To Begin Adult Lives 89 8 a s s 0 f 1 9 8 2 ABOVE: 1982 graduates: (seated) Eric VanLue. Debbie Bollinger, Uli Klotzki, Kendra Collier, Val Neuleib, Chris Nelms. Brenda Vanderanick. Ronda Will. Todd Musich; (standing) Darryl Painter, Jeff Cotton. Dave Nelson. Andy Claeys. Tim Roman. Nick Gentry. Pete VanHerzeele. Jim Noord, Ryan Rahn. Mike Diericx, Ralph Diericks. Steve Gentry, Lonny Yarger Missing: Sonita Oldfield. PATRONS Atkinson Knobby's Barn Kewanee June Mel-O-Dee Kirley Sons Union Federal Savings 8c Loan Geneseo The Book Store Carl's Barber Shop R.W. Daniels, D.D.S. Bruce Fehlman, D.D.S. Loren K. Flofer Hutchinson Farm Management Klavohn Furniture Montgomery Ward Turpin Motors Thomas J. Wachtel, D.D.S. WILD BILL ATKINSON BUILDING SUPPLY Barber Stylist Fenessa Sheldon Hair Designer For Appointment Call 944-6789 221 N. 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Fertilizer • Grain • Feed Liquid Fertilizers Nitrogen Solutions Custom Application Agricultural Chemicals Dry And Store Cash Market Phone 936-7177 Grind And Mix Bulk Or Bags Health Products Purina Chows HI QUALITY FORD SALES Atkinson, Illinois Phone 936-7831 Cars And Trucks Sales (New 81 Used) And Service Thunderbird's Overhauls LTD's Tune-Ups Granada's Brakes Fairmont's Front-End Alignment Mustang's Body Work Fiesta's Painting Vans Exhaust System Pick-Ups Truck Testing Medium Trucks Towing Heavy Trucks 97 Congratulations, Class Of 1982 From: Lyle Tom Clara Rick Al Stuart Don Bill Good Luck, Graduates! THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF SAUK TRAIL INN 1-80 III. 78 Annawan, III. HATZER NORDSTROM EQUIPMENT CO. Case New Holland Allis-Chalmers New Idea Annawan, IL 935-6768 Free Estimates — All Cars And Trucks FERGY'S PAINT 8c BODY LOBBY drive-up Glen Ferguson Owner 8 AM - 3 PM Mon. - Wed. 8 AM - 3:30 PM Closed Thursday 8 AM - 12 Noon 8 AM - 6 PM Friday 8 AM - 6 PM 8 AM - 12 Noon Saturday 8 AM - 12 Noon WALK-UP Open 8 AM - 12 Noon Thursday Only 107 W. Front Annawan, Illinois 935-6170 935 6234 ANNAWAN, ILLINOIS • Grinding • Mixing • Grain Bank • Seed Cleaning • Bulk Delivery Grain Dealer DR. THOMAS J. VAN VOOREN General Dentistry 110 S. State Annawan, Illinois 935-6556 ROBINSON'S FARM SERVICE CENTER 105 W. Railroad Annawan, Illinois 935-6229 ANNAWAN IMPLEMENT CO. John Deere Sales Service Annawan, Illinois JOHNSTON LUMBER CO. Since 1902 Annawan, IL 935-6217 98 Compliments Of The HENRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY WARD DRUG STORE Your Prescription Headquarters Everyday Low Prices Registered Pharmacist On Duty Always Badger Yazoo MASSEY FERGUSON FAMILY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF GENESEO, LTD. 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. Sales Service Genesco, Illinois 944-2155 Congratulations, Class Of '82 Merry-Go-Round, Four Seasons, Leading Lady, Prophecy Bridal FASHION FOR WOMEN Downtown Geneseo Congratulations, Seniors, And Best Widhes From GENESEO HARDWARE 1037 S. Oakwood Geneseo 944-5105 EDWARDS READY MIX CONCRETE 210 S. Chicago Geneseo 944-2117 ENTERS WELDIN Experience Knowledge Will Moke the OiHerence Ovr Service May Solve Your Problem WELDING All TYPES HEIIARC MIG JOB «. CONTRACT e WE WILL GO • ANYWHERE ANYTIME 963 HWY 6 E V- (£033 FABRICATION PUNCHING. SHEARING METAL EORMING 944-5171 IMVIN VINT(R MS ««4 70 4 GENESEO IL 99 GENESEO APPLIANCE CENTER Gibson • Frigidaire • Jenn-Air Sales Service Quality Products • Quality Service 119 N. Russell Geneseo 944-3029 Vcttksi4e Qtesti) bwf GENESEO'S PRESCRIPTION CENTER Registered Pharmacist Always On Duty 201 N. State Geneseo, Illinois WIRTH PLUMBING, HEATING 8c COOLING LENNOX. And GENERAL ELECTRIC THE DAILY DISPATCH wishes the best for all '82 graduates Air Conditioning Geneseo, Illinois Phone: 944-4612 Congratulations To The 1982 Graduates Of Atkinson High School. THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF GENESEO Member FDIC Phone: 944-5361 121 W. First Geneseo, Illinois Complete Banking Service Since 1876 100 RINK'S MARKET 109 E. Orange Geneseo, Illinois 126 S. State Geneseo, Illinois Phone 944-4905 J.P.'S FABRICS Hours: 10-5 Daily Open On Fridays Til 7 P.M. 137 S. State Geneseo 944-4437 Member Of Certified Grocers Of Illinois EVERETTE E. SNODGRASS, INC. Since 1945 • Asphalting • Blacktopping • Road Oiling • Driveways • Parking Lots • Streets Roads 171 S. Chicago Geneseo, Illinois 944-2022 your Independent i Insurance I Agent j PIERCE INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Service Scott R. Larimer, Agent Phone 944-2288 Or 944-4611 100 N. State Geneseo, Illinois HENRY COUNTY ADVERTIZER, INC. 200 S. State Geneseo, Illinois Phone: 944-5181 Charcoal Foods Cocktails Dining Room Open 5:00 P.M. Thursday Thru Saturday And 10:30 A M. Sunday Downtown Geneseo Ph: 944-2177 101 Mrs. Jean Morton Owner 1019 S. Oakwood Phone Geneseo. Illinois 944-3543 WGEN aml5 fml05 MAPLE CITY FLORIST 8c GARDEN CENTER Where Design And Creativity Originate Open 8-5 Monday-Saturday Closed Sunday Congratulations, Graduates JUDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Phone 944-5128 133 E. Exchange Geneseo, Illinois Chuck 8c Mary Lee Oberle 802 S. State Geneseo 944-6403 Ace Is The Place With The Helpful Hardware llsn • Plumbing 8c Electrical Supplies • Tools — Hand 8c Power • Paint Supplies • Lawn 8c Garden Supplies • Paneling • Building Hardware • Window 8c Screen Repair • Authorized Small Engine Repair: Jacobsen-Briggs 8c Stratton-Kohler-Tecumseh-Clinton ACE HARDWARE 804 S. Oakwood Geneseo, Illinois 944-5134 102 TRUST R SAVINGS DdllN ATKINSON. ILLINOIS 61235 Your Community Bank Your Hometown Bank Offers You: Low-Cost Auto Loans Safe Deposit Boxes Agriculture Loans Christmas Savings Clubs American Express Travelers Checks • Savings Accounts • Checking Accounts • Certificates Of Deposit • Convenient Drive-Up Window Night Depository Free Checking Over 100 Years Of Service In Building A Better Community Phone: 936-7804 103 gfe INSURANCE REAL ESTATE P BENEFIT PLANS LOHMAN BROTHERS Building Public Trust Through Professional Services Geneseo Moline Davenport ELLIS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Jacobsen Lawn Garden Parts M W Gear — Most Kinds Of Lathe Millwork Couplamatic Hydraulic Hose Made To Order Can Order Can Match Most Bearings Seals Phone 936-7566 Atkinson DEDECKER'S HARDWARE PLUMBING 8c HEATING Atkinson, Illinois 936-7454 104 Best Of Luck To The '82 Graduates! AMERICAN PHARM, INC. Al Dave Ward, Mgrs. 607 E. Henry Atkinson GENE SCHEHL • Fertilizers • Chemicals • Seeds Phone 936-7716 Atkinson, Illinois Farm, Home, Life, Auto And Retirement VAN DE ROSTYNE INSURANCE SERVICE Bernard F. VanDeRostyne Mike VanDeRostyne CHICAGO ATKINSON LIVESTOCK MARKET Home Ph: 936-7239 101 W. Main Office Ph: 936-7220 Atkinson, III. GROW WITH US GODFATHER WRECKER SERVICE • Towing • Tires • Road Service ♦WYFFELS HYBRIDS Phone 309-936-7833 Atkinson, Illinois 61235 Phone 936-7475 100 S. School Atkinson, Illinois SNICK'S PLACE Drinks, Food Games Duane Vandersnick Proprietor Atkinson, Illinois 105 DON'S TV SERVICE 408 N. State Atkinson, III. Quasar. ItC l Congratulations, Graduates ATKINSON VETERINARY SERVICE Dr. VanLue Atkinson, Illinois MAPES DAIRY 8c MR. FRESH 936-7458 936-7380 Atkinson, Illinois Udderly Delicious! B. 8c P. LIVESTOCK, INC. Don Butler Dave Poppen 507 N. State Atkinson, Illinois MAPES' WHO KNOW'S TAP 936-7845 GAMBLES Glenn 8c Phylis Crockett Atkinson, Illinois Atkinson, Illinois ATKINSON PLAZA Restaurant 8c Motel Bernie Cerar Owner 936-7620 Atkinson, Illinois MAPES AGENCY Elmer F. Mapes Insurance 936-7700 8c Real Estate 936-7168 Bank Building Atkinson, Illinois 61235 Stephen J. Mapes 936-7320 936-7882 107 Last Sunday, as I was pondering over what message to leave you, a thunderstorm rumbled overhead. I witnessed Mother Nature's awesome display of jagged, intertwined lighting bolts intruding upon the deep, wrinkled greys of the sky. The thunder was close enough that the house trembled, but also so far away that is seemed to come from every point of the compass. I looked at the brightly shining sun to the west. It was just about to submerge into the horizon. That scene reminded me of the old cliche', Always look on the bright side, which brought a constructive philosophy to mind: Every problem or bad situation presents an opportunity to better ourselves, to learn from our decisions, whether right or wrong. In these times of trouble — the Falklands crisis, the arms race, and other problems facing us, our nation and civilization — I think most of us sever ourselves from the world in which we live. Sometimes I become aware of myself becoming oblivious to the evidence of realities in the world. I like to believe that I inhabit a world with no major crises. Regretably, that's not true. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. We, at times, feel the globe rotates around Atkinson, Henry County and western Illinois. That, however, isn't true. The universe is infinitely larger. I discovered this fact two years ago when I was fortunate enough to tour southern Europe. Flying over the interminable ocean was the first time I sensed the size of our home planet. I had seen pictures of the great seas before, but this was an unfamiliar dimension. I saw places about which history has been written, and previously I had only experienced them in that detached way The people were so different in the way they spoke, acted and thought, but still they were human with the same feelings, hopes and fears as we No matter how far away, people are always people. Wherever you may travel, sand is always similar. There may be different colors in different lands, but sand is sand. We are all grains of sand in the shoreline of Mother Earth. The waves of time endlessly wash down upon us joy and sorrow, both fine and troubled times. Through all this pounding there are a few who will be able to rise above it and become a larger, more stable aggregate, a rock. However far you roam on that long and winding road, I wish that each and every one of you will become a rock, not just being satisfied as a comfortable grain of sand. I hope that you will not be forgotten, washed away by the infinite waves of time. — Dave Nelson Valedictory address delivered at Atkinson graduation ceremonies on May 21, 1982