Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL “Home Of The Tigers” 109 S. State Street Atkinson, Illinois 61235 THE TIGER Volume 42 1983-84 “OUR TIME IS NOW” 1983-84 Tiger Lisa Sturtewagen Penny Erickson Co-Editors Amy Longeville Layout Editor Beth Snodgrass Typist Jodi King Photographer Trev Minnaert Sports Editor Mr. Mark Hepner Advisor We have lived, laughed, and loved a little more, a little longer. But there is still so much life a head of us. Yesterdayis gone forever, tomorrow will never come. We must live each day as if it were our last. Our thoughts and actions today will determine our destiny. We must decide now who we are and where we are going. The choice i$ ours! Our time is now! Life’s many burdens must be shared with someone else. Questions must be answered. Opinions must be heard. Secrets must be shared. Tears must be dried. Needs must be fulfilled. Pain must be relieved. Together we can conquer the world: alone we can accomplish nothing. Someone is needed to lend a hand to pick the pieces that someone left behind. No matter who we are, each of us is someone’s guiding light. We must reach out! Our time is now! hopes. Time has brought us . -. . together, and time will tear us UUT lime IS NOW! apart. We stand together on the threshold of a dream. Let us begin for 6 TO LEARN HIGH SCHOOL 1983-84 School Year This year school began with several new faces. While in the past AHS had always had a rather large turnover in staff. 1983-84 was something of a record setter. New teachers included English. Science. Math. Boys P.E.. Agriculture and Music. Plus. AHS had a new principal. Last year’s ag teacher. Mr Calsyn, replaced Mr. Torrence as our “Fearless Leader . The only returning veterans were Mr. Hepner. Miss Hoffman, and Mrs. Magerkurth. Along with the new staff changes, there were several additions in the courses offered. The most notable addition was French. All agreed that the 1983-84 school year ran extremely smooth, which awards and achievements earned both inside and outside of the classroom. 8 Opens With Several New Faces Opposite Page: Top Right: Atkinson Board of Education: Left to Right: Tom VanVooren. Greg Patton, Stnely Heller; President. Ron Reiling. Al VanDeWoestyne. Dave VanDeVelde. Missing Is Paul Nelson. Secretary. Middle Left: Mrs. Freddy visits with her speech and drama class. Middle Right: Mr Dolieslager looks over one of the Senior awards Bottom Left: Shelly. Debbie, and Miss Walls ponder over the fate of Shelly’s geometry grade. Bottom Right: Miss White gives Matt a helping hand This Page Top Left: Mr. Neubauer. lounging quietly at home. Little does he know he's not alone. Middle Left: Mrs. Hewitt is in awe at Dennis' expertise with computers. Middle Right: Miss Hoffman takes a break during PE. Bottom Left: But I CAN’T do a backflip! Bottom Right: Mrs. M gives up trying to teach her seniors on a Friday. 9 New Teachers Help Right: Bobby Ericson is ready for a hard days work in shop class Middle Right: Darcey Verbeck and Wendy Sleaford put together the latest in high fashion. Lower Right: Ann DeDecker types in a computer program that will allow her to balance her checkbook and play Donkey Kong at the same time! Lower Left: Beth Verstraete just can’t quite figure out her Algebra problem. Below: Scott Musich receives a little help from Miss Trager. 10 Students Prepare For Life Left: Mr. Jefferson is working on his latest experiment in chemistry. Either that, or he is cooking his lunch. Bottom Left: Roger Reiling and Tom Patton are hard at work in Biology. Below: The World History class is simply stunned by all the fascinating facts Mr. Hepner throws at them. Bottom: Mr. Hepner is once again spreading his Republican propaganda. n New Teachers Add Youth Upper Right: Michelle Naugle showing her speaking ability. Upper Left: The general math students having a good time. Middle Left: Susan Longeville hard at work. Middle Right: Mr. Calsyn is never too busy to greet someone with a smile. Mr. Donald Dolieslager: Superintendent of schools. Mr. Gary Calsyn: High school principal. NHS Advisor. Student Council Advisor. Assistant Football Coach. Mr. Stacy Bandy: Boys Physical Education. Driver’s Education, Head Football Coach. Head Track Coach. 12 And Energy To Atkinson Mr. Roger Carr: Agriculture. Industrial Arts. FFA Advisor. COOP Advisor. Mrs. Jane Dolieslager: Librarian. Girls Track Coach. Mrs. Becky Frankenreider: Art. Mrs. Beverely Freddy: Speech and Drama. Mr. Mark Hepner: History. Yearbook Advisor. Mrs. Wilma Hewitt: Typing. Business. Freshman-Sophomore-Senior Advisor. Miss Marie Hoffman: Health. Girls Physical Education. Mr. Bruce Jefferson: Science. Spanish. Junior Class Advisor. Mrs. Debbie Magerkurth: Home Economics. Consumer Education. Cheerleading Advisor. FHA Advisor. Mrs. Cathy Mitchel: Chorus-Band Director. Mr. Jeff Neubauer: Guidance Counselor. Head Basketball Coach. Asst. Track Coach. Mr. Mick Shinkevich: Athletic Director. Athletic Club Director. Head Girls Basketball Coach. Miss Marcia Trager: English. French. Play Director. Miss Tina Walls: Math. Computer Programming. Miss Jeanne White: Learning Disability. Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. 13 Those Who Keep AHS Running Arlo Atwell, Custodian Arlo Atwell started at A.H.S. in August of 1972. He loved working with everyone here at A.H.S. and after 12 years here he will enjoy fishing and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He plans to visit now and then. Plus we ll still see Arlo from time to time, since he will be mowing the school lawn. Good Luck Arlo. we ll miss you! Top Right: Bus Drivers: Doris Croegaert. Evy Bisckers. Mary Ellen Hamer. Pat Gentry Middle Right: Nurse: Dorothy Heller. Middle Left: Secretary: Lori Jurgensen. Bookkeeper: Barb Snider. Lower Right: Custodian: Pat Nelms Lower Left: Cooks: Fran Ledford. Hannah Billiet. 14 A TIME TO PLAY ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL “Fast Times At A.H.S.” Right: Terry Patton and Ann DeDecker enjoy the parade. Middle Right: Tricia Kinsley and Debbie Noard make their point on the sophomore float. Below: Brett Van De Woestyne and Susan Longeville enjoy the parade. Middle Left: Wave to the camera Vanessa! Bottom: The 1983 Homecoming Court get to know each other. Pictured are Nancy Simon. Trev Minneart. Ann DeDecker. Beth Claeys. Curt Johnson. Susan Longeville. Brett Van De Woestyne. Beth Ver Straete. and Chad Hultman. 1983 Homecoming Theme HOMECOMING Homecoming week was extremely rowdy at Atkinson High School. You could feel the tension radiate as you entered the school. Coach Bandy gave the football team lots of encouragement. Many fans came to the Bonfire to show their support and then to Tiger Night to cheer them on to a victory. The parade in the afternoon was enough to fire the boys up if none of the other events during the week were. Through the game against Depue, the Tigers held up. Even though we didn't win, our boys held up and fought to the end. The next night at the Homecoming Dance, no ones fun was dampered by the slight loss. Left: Curt Johnson and Beth Claeys in the parade. Middle Left: Beth Ver Straete enjoys the ride. However. Chad wishes he was in the crowd so he could catch some candy. Bottom Left: Trev Minneart and Nancy Simon ride in the parade. Below: The senior float. 17 “Tiger Night” And Below: Jodi King is impressed with her work Right: So that's how you do it! Bottom: Tiger parents put forth their best side. 18 Dance Another Success! Upper Left: The sophomores dazzle Tiger Night with Sex appeal Lower Left: Curt Johnson and Tom Patton work on Homecoming decorations Lower Right: Does that look okay? Bottom: Curt Johnson impressed the Tiger Night crowd with his masculinity. 19 1983 Homecoming Court This page; Right: Homecoming King and Queen Curt Johnson and Beth Claeys. Below: The 1983 Homecoming Court. Opposite Page; Top Left: Senior Attendant Ann DeDecker and escort Terry Patton. Top Right: Junior Attendent Susan Longeville and escort Brett VanDeWoestyne. Bottom Left: Sophomore Attendent Nancy Simon and escort Trev Minneart. Bottom Right: Freshman Attendent Beth Verstreate and escort Chad Hultman. 20 1984 Sweetheart Dance We all know that the title for this occasion, I think I Am in Love, was appropriately used. The atmosphere of the season tempted us all to prove ourselves of our capabilities to live up to this motto. Everyone pitched in and helped contribute to the hard work put into decorating the gym. We all waited in anticipation to find out who was to become King and Queen. Debbie Gilbraith and Terry Patton received the honors. Everyone enjoyed hearing a variety of music from a disc jockey. It turned out to be quite a success in the end. There was quite a crowd for the crowning and many just showed up to dance and have a good time with friends. Upper Right: Troy Minneart and Beth Ver Straete getting down. Lower Left: Trev Minneart and Dawn Kirby dancing. Lower Right: What did you say? Something Special For All Upper Right: 1984 Sweetheart Court dancing Upper Left: Debbie Gilbraith during Sweetheart crowning. Lower Left: Kristi Price and date Norm having a serious talk. Lower Right: Terry Patton during Sweetheart crowning. 23 Sweetheart Court Opposite Page: Upper Left: Attendants Verna Neuleib and Chad Hultman. Upper Right: Attendants Debbie Gilbraith and Rich Bollingier. Lower Left: Attendants Lisa Sturtewagen and Trev Minneart. Lower Right: Attendants Beth Claeys and Brett Van De Woestyne. This Page: Upper Left: Attendants Beth Obrecht and Terry Patton. Upper Right: King Terry Patton and Queen Debbie Gilbraith. Right: Sweetheart Court: left to right. Brett Van De Woestyne. Chad Hultman. Terry Patton. Trev Minneart. Rich Bollingier. Debbie Gilbraith. Lisa Sturtewagen. Beth Obrecht. Verna Neuleib. and Beth Claeys. 25 Drama Tradition This year the Speech and Drama class was conducted by Mrs. Freddy. On addition to participating in the school play, the Speech-Drama class sent several people to speech contests, winning several awards. The class also presented a one act comedy to the Middle School, which was enjoyed by all. In short, the “Tiger Troupe continued its tradition of both fun and excellence. Right: All that for me? Thanks! Below: As part of a play for the Middle School Karin. Susan, and Nancy argue over who started an argument. “Cheaper By The Dozen” is a typical family situation which includes the good and the bad of a family life. A father's pursuit at making less waste motions in his household, a eldest daughter growing up and facing her fathers' dissatisfaction of her interest in boys, and a mother trying to keep the family all together through the hardships. Putting all this together made it quite a drama and with plenty of good humor to go along. Right: Tom and Joe during one of their disputes''. 26 Continues At A.H.S. Left: The cast of “Cheaper By The Dozen ’ rehearses a major scene. Middle Left: Sitting: A. Sherbeyn. First Row: J. Hurliman. R. Ralph. M. Stanek. V. Neuleib. T. Minnaert. K. Causemaker. B. Snodgrass. N. Simon. B. Claeys. Second Row: Miss Trager; Director. V. Wancket. C. Johnson. K. Price. T. Patton. J. Claeys. S. Buysee. J. Obrecht. To. Patton. Lower Left: After going through the same scene 37 times, the cast has a difficult time putting on a happy face . Lower Right: Joe sings out loud and strong. Play Cast: Tom Patton Jodi Obrecht Beth Claeys Nancy Simon Kale Causemaker Beth Snodgrass Trev Minnaert Vanessa Neuleib Mike Stanek Robbie Ralph .................. Josh Hurliman ................. Audrey Sherbeyn •� _ .... JtK Terry Patton Joe Claeys ..... Val Wancket .......... Curt Johnson .................. Kristi Price .................. Susan Buysse .................. Father Mother .............Ann . Ernestine Frank Martha ...........Bill ...... Lillian ......Fred John Jackie Elizabeth Larry Joe Sclaes ..... Miss Brill ....... Doctor ....... Nurse Mrs. Fitzgerald 27 “More Than A Feeling” Is This year the Junior-Senior Prom was held on April 14th at the Deck in Geneseo. It started at 6 o’clock, and the theme was More Than a Feeling After dinner Amy read the wills, for some reason everyone willed Trev some tact. Alot of things were willed, including a few things to the teachers. Jodi Obrecht read the prophecy, and the straw votes. In the prophecy everyone was doing interesting things, especially Terry Patton who was a Chipendale dancer. Then it came time for the dance. The band was Harlequin and everyone danced and enjoyed themselves. The night was a success. Top: Everyone enjoyed Jodi reading the prophecy Middle Left: Did you hear what they willed Trev? Above: Susan teaches Jana a new dance Bottom Left: Hey this prophecy is good! 28 More Than An Average Prom Top Left: Ann's having a good time dancing with Dean Top Right: Do you want to dance? Middle: That was a good SLAM! Bottom Left: Ann tries dancing at her seat. Bottom Right: Kelly listens as Scooter” is willed seat covers for his back seat. 29 Year End R. and R. At A.H.S. As the school drew to a close, tension began to mount. Everyone was keyed up for exams and graduation. To help everyone relax, and as a reward for the excellent conduct of the students during the past year. Mr. Calsyn and the staff decided to give everybody a break. During their last week in school, the seniors were allowed to watch TV and shoot the breeze in a ' senior lounge. located in the old study hall. And during the afternoon of the ' last” Monday, the Freshmen. Sophomores, and Juniors took the afternoon off for a picnic day. Hanna fixed a picnic lunch for everyone. Then everyone scattered to the four winds. Mr. Bandy took some bike riding. Mr. Carr took some golfing, some went fishing, while others stayed at school playing tennis. It was a great way to end a great year! Right: The senior girls chow down on some pizza in the senior lounge. Middle Left: Some of the guys consider the alternatives. Middle Right: Matt Lawrence and Mike Stanek set out for the West Coast. It looks as if Mike will settle for Geneseo and back. Lower Left: Shouldn’t you be studying for Mr. Hepner's history final. Chad? Lower Right: Lookout world, here comes Derek Welveart. tennis superstar! Our Chaotic Creation: Well, it has been quite a year for the high school yearbook staff. Things got off to a tough start. With all the trouble from the bank closing, selling ads to area businesses was a bit more difficult than it has been in the past. We tried to make up the difference by raising the price of the book, but that wasn't enough. So we held a Sadie Hawkins Dance. This helped pull the yearbook out of the red. Next came the dreaded deadlines. Thirty-two pages were due the third Monday of March, April, and June. The best way to handle the pressure is to spread the work out over several weeks prior to the deadline. However, we were not about to do things the easy way. No matter how hard we tried, each time we found ourselves putting together 23 pages at the last minute. In that last minute confusion. you could hear Penny wondering where everyone was at, or Amy grumbling that she has typed the same FHA copy three times now. or Amy VanDevelde trying to convince Mr. Hepner to buy everyone pizza with his hard earned money. Above all this hangs a poster in the history room which bears our slogan . .. OUT OF CHAOS A YEARBOOK!!!!” 32 The 1984 Tiger Yearbook Opposite Page: Top Right: Mr. Hepner hovers over Amy Longeville and Penny Erickson offering expert advice, which they may ... or may not take. Top Left: Amy VanDeVelde tries to fit the mugshots of 24 sophomores into 23 spaces. Bottom: The 1983-84 Tiger Staff: Row Is Josh Hurliman. Troy Minnaert, Penny Erickson. Shelly Craine. Amy VanDeVelde. Ronelle Floming. Row 2: Kristi Price. Kelly Causemaker. Lisa Sturtewagen. Amy Longeville. Beth Obrecht. Trev Minnaert. Mr. Hepner. Missing: Jodi King. Jay Hamer. Curt Johnson. Terry Patton, the Political Correspondent. This Page: Top: The Big Cheese: Left to Right: Troy Minnaert: Photographer. Amy Longeville; Layout Editor. Lisa Sturtewagen; Co-Editor-In-Chief. Trev Minnaert; Sports Editor. Penny Erickson; Co-Editor-In-Chief. Mr. Hepner; Advisor. Missing: Jodi King; Head Photographer. Beth Snodgrass; Typist. Above Left: Penny thinks of a cute caption. Above: Amy concentrates on a layout. 33 Under a new agriculture advisor, Roger Carr, the FFA had a successful year. Many trophies were brought home, from the judging teams and new freshmen gained valuable experience. Besides the annual Sweetheart Dance, the FFA joined with the FHA in having a spaghetti supper and donating money to the Cancer Society. They also took a group to the farm progress show in Marian, Iowa. All and all it was a good year for the FFA. Atkinson FFA Excels Upper right: Kale Causemaker, Treasurer. Morey Diericks, Reporter, Brent Moens. Vice-President. Terry Patton. President. Scott Sorenson, Secretary. Brett VanDeWoestyne, Sentinel. Mr. Carr. Advisor. Right: Scott! Quit teasing Bumper. Far Right: Ha! Steve, it's only hot dogs. It's not that hard. Lower Left: He's so cute! Lower Right: Josh Hurliman helps Steve Catton with his lamb. 34 In Area Judging Contests Upper Left: 1983-84 FFA Row 1: Morey Diericks, Scott Sorenson. Kale Causemaker. Brett VanDeWoestyne. Brent Moens. Terry Patton. Mr. Carr. Row 2: Josh Hurliman. Troy Minnaert. Roger Reiling. Joel VanDemore. Scott Olson. Steve Sherbeyn. Matt Lawrence. Todd DeMay, Row 3: Steve Catton. Scott Roman. Mark Taber. Mike Stanek. Tom Patton. Todd Yarger. Robert Ralph. Chris Fleming. Row 4: Robert Reiling. Cory Klockenga. Trev Minnaert. Chad Hultman. Steve Nelson. Mark Diehl. John Ellis. Center Left: Joel and Mark trade farming jokes. Below: Terry plans to be a chef. Bottom Left: The guys just can’t wait to eat. 35 FHA This year the FHA started off with the installation of officers, where they were given a Mary Kaye cosmetics demonstration. When it came time for homecoming, they sold mums and carmel apples. That night, before the game, they sponsored a spaghetti supper along with the FFA. It was very successful. They had a profit of $350. To spend their money, they held the Sweetheart Dance along with the FFA. Since Barb Oldfield donated the flowers, both organizations got together and donated $100 to the American Cancer Society. In May came the Mother-Daughter banquet, which was held at the King's Table. Right: Val and Beth show their expertise in serving at the FHA-FFA spaghetti supper Below: The 1983-84 FHA members. Left to Right: R. Floming, L. Patton, V. Wancket. B. VerStraete. S. Houston. A. Vandevelde. W. Sleaford. D. Verbeck. Second Row: J. Hamer, M Naugle. T. Kinsley, K. Dolieslager. R. Nelson. A. Sherbeyn, N. Simon, S. Craine. Third Row: U. Nelson, S. Buysse, V. Neuleib. K. Price. D. Kirby, J. Obrecht, K. Causemaker. S. Longeville. Fourth Row: L. Sturtewagen, J. Neuleib. A. Longeville, V. Neuleib. B. Claeys. A. DeDecker. B. Obrecht. Mrs. Magerkurth. Spaghetti Supper 36 Help Finance Year’s Activities Left: Debbie experiments with make-up. Below Left: Nancy, busy making hearts for the Sweetheart dates. Below Right: Val. Ann. and Jodi doing a good job on decorations for the dance Bottom Left: The 1983-84 FHA Officers. Left to Right: Vanessa Neuleib. Jr-Sr points. Beth Claeys, Second Semester President. Beth Obrecht, Vice-President, Amy Longeville. Historian. Verna Neuleib. Sentinal. Audrey Sherbeyn. Fr-So points. Michelle Naugle, Secretary. Nancy Simon. Treasurer. Mrs. Magerkurth. Advisor. Debbie Gilbraith. First Semester President Bottom Right: Audrey poses while working on decorations. 37 Cheerleaders Keep Top: Pretty pose Middle Left: Vanessa and Kristi boogie down Middle Right: Vanessa Neuleib. Kristi Price. Ulanda Nelson. Susan Buysse. and Jana Neuleib Bottom Left: Jana leads the crowd. Bottom Right: AHS Cheerleaders: Top to Bottom. Left to Right. Audrey Dherbeyn. Nancy Simon. Vanessa Neuleib. Kristie Price. Lori Goldston. Kendra Dolieslager. Ruth Nelson. Ulanda Nelson. Jana Neuleib. and Susan Buysse. 38 Team Spirit Alive! Top Left: Fresh-Soph Cheerleaders fire the crowd up at the Bon-Fire. Top Right: Audrey shows school spirit at a pep assembly Bottom Left: Top-Bottom-Audrey Sherbeyn. Nancy Simon. Kendra Dolieslager. Ruth Nelson. Lori Goldston. Middle Right: Ruth. Audrey, and Kendra look thrilled with the crowd Bottom Right: Wow! That takes balance and coordination. Cheerleaders Keep The varsity squad began the year by attending a cheerleading camp at Western Illinois University. The J.V. squad had a special one day camp right here at good ol' AHS. Throughout the year they tried an occasional pep assembly and cheered at many games. The cheerleaders put out their best effort to keep the Tiger Spirit. In addition to cheering, they also helped serve at a Kiwanis pancake breakfast. The highlight of their year was traveling to Champaign to cheer the girls on. Spirits Up! Top Left: Susan Buysse showing team spirit. Top Right: Kristi Price wondering what's so funny. Middle Left: Audrey Sherbeyn and Kendra Doieslager flirting with the camera Middle Right: Stick 'em up. Vanessa! Lower Left: The girls getting fired up for tonight's game Lower Right: Hey, Ulanda! What's happening? 40 Athletic Club Buys V.C.R. Three important organizations at AHS are the National Honor Society. Student Council, and The Athletic Club. Membership in the NHS is based upon excellence in four areas: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The Student Council was responsible for making Homecoming a success. Members also jired a band. •'Life , which played for the entire high school. The Athletic Club sponsored both the Fresh-Soph Tourney and the Volleyball Tourney, and have helped to purchase a school microwave and a video cassette recorder. And of course they held their annual pizza sale to raise money for all these projects. Left: NHS; T. Minneart. D. Kirby, J. King. Mr. Calsyn. Advisor. Bottom Left: Student Council; Row 1: M. Stanek. S. Nelson. Row 2: T. Patton. M. Naugle. Row 3: J. VanDeMore, T. Minneart. V-Pres. Row 3: Mr. Calsyn. Advisor. A. Longeville. Sec.-Tres.. V. Neulieb. Row 4: C. Johnson. Pres. Missing: J. King. Bottom Right: Beth and Val take stats during a game. Athletic Club: Mr Shmkevich; Advisor. R. Floating. W Sleaford. I Patton. B VerStraete. A Vandeveide. S Huston. T Demay. M Diehl. R. Ralph. M Stanek. M Lawrence. Second Row: D Verbeck. V. Wancket. S Longeville. S Roman. K Causemaker. M Taber. M Strutewagen. G Olson. D Welveart. D. Jenson. Third Row: l Goldston. S Crane. T. Kinsley. M Naugle. S Sorenson. J Claeys. Ch. Johnson. R Reilmg. T Patton. S Nelson. J Ellis. Fourth Row: T Patton. K. Dolieslager. R. Nelson. A. Sherbeyn. N Simon. S Buysse. U Nelson. K Causemaker. S Olson. S Sherbeyn. B Moens. Fifth Row: Ve Neulieb. Cu. Johnson. B VanDeWoestyne. Tr Mmnaert. J Obrecht. K Price. Va Neuleib. D. Kirby. K. Noord. B VanHerzIe. Sixth Row: J Hamer. K VanHerzele. Tr Minneart. A DeDecker. B Obrect. J Neulieb. B Jensen. C. Hultman. B Claeys. A Longeville. L Sturewagen. Missing Jodi King 41 AHS Music Students Think Big The Atkinson band is small but mighty. Because the group is made up of both high school and middle school students, they are active in both schools. The band played in the stands for all of the home basketball and football games and for the last home volleyball game. They also do community services like playing for Veteran’s Day and funerals. The middle school members participated in the Bureau Valley Elementary Conference band and chorus festival in October. The high school members participated in the Indian Vally Conference band festival. Of course, the band played for the Christmas concert and the Spring Fine Arts Festival. Two special events the band sponsored were seeing a production at Circa Playhouse and inviting a group from Asbury College from Wilmore. Kentucky to play before the school. The band was worked hard, but it has paid off. The quality of sound, and their ability to play, has improved a lot. The Atkinson chorus consists of nine young women. They met at 7:45 a m. to practice twice a week. The girls participated in the Indian Valley Conference Choral Festival in November, sang in the Christmas Concert, and took solos and ensembles to the Illinois High School Association Solo and Ensemble Contest in March. They did very well scoring lst’s and 2nd’s in their events. Top: Atkinson High Middle School Band. Row 1: Matt Cubertson. Jodi Van Damme. Kathy Buysse. Amy Claeys. Jason Hurliman. Row 2: Mike Klockenga. Tom Patton. Mike Craine. Steve Nelson. Yvonne Steffan. Cory Storm. Mrs Mitchell; director. Middle: High School Chorus Row 1: Mrs. Mitchell; director. Shelly Craine. Michelle Nau- fle. Trisha Kinsley. Ronelle loming. Row 2: Kendra Do-lieslager. Ruth Nelson. Audrey Sherbeyn. Nancy Simon Bottom: The Marching Tigers decide to ride in the Homecoming parade this year. 42 A TIME TO WIN ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL A.H.S. Plays In Champaign! Opposite page-top: Carnack the Middle: Mr. Shinkevich giving the Bottom: Beth Claeys shows her Left: Verna and Beth show the fans their proud of their sectional win. Middle: Mr. Shinkevich giving the girls some advice during the Orangeville game. Bottom: Ann and Vanessa battling a lady spartan for the ball at Champaign Hearts Of All! Top Left: Val Wancket goes for two. at Champaign Middle: Mike Stanek cheers the girls for a victory. Top Right: Vanessa plays tough defense in the Assembly Hall Bottom: Penny. Shelly. Ulanda. and Jana getting ready for state. Western Victory High Though this years squad posted a record of 2-7, there were some bright spots. Curt Johnson was named honorable mention in the conference for offensive back, and a new coach, Stacy Bandy, made it through his first year of coaching. Since the team only lost four seniors, everyone is looking forward to next year. Right: The three stooges. Curt Johnson. Terry Patton, and Trev Mmnaert ready for another play. Below: The Senior Tigers. Chad Hultman. Terry Patton. Jay Hamer. Trev Mmnaert. Bill Jensen, and Curt Johnson. Bottom: The Varsity Football team. Bottom row from L. to R.. Troy Mmnaert. Joe Claeys. Brent Moens. Robbie Ralph. John Ellis. Mark Taber. Kale Causemaker. Gary Olsen. Mike Sturtawagon. Tom Patton. Todd Demay. Middle row. Terry Patton. Scott Sorenson. Scott Olsen. Scott Roman, Jay Hamer. Mark Diehl. Trev Minnaert. Bill Jensen. Roger Reiling. Mike Stanek. Top row. head coach Stacy Bandy. Kyle Noard. Steve Sherbeyn. Bob Ericson. Curt Johnson. Chad Hultman. Chris Hancock, ass’t. coach Roger Carr. Milling Chad Johnson, ass’t. coach Gary Calsyn. light Of Season! Left: Bill Jensen charges through the hoop, ready for another game. Below left: Curt Johnson busts through the line with some help from his brother Chad. Below: Terry Patton runs for his life, hoping nobody sees him. Bottom: Troy Minnaert picks up some yards, hoping everybody sees him. 49 Fresh-Soph Boys Sparkle! This season the Freshman-Sophomore Football team had 3 wins and 5 losses. The boys tried hard, with the help of new coach Stacy Bandy. The Fresh-Soph boys basketball team had a sparkling season. Their final record stood at 16-4, including a second place finish in the Atkinson Fresh-Soph Invitational. They were the first Atkinson team to play in the championship game. Their conference record stood at 10-2 and they finished second in the conference. Atkinson’s future looks bright. Top Right: Kale Causemaker goes out for a pass. Middle Left: Fresh-Soph Football team. Row 1: T. DeMay. T. Patton. K. Causemaker. M. Sturtewagen. Row 2: G. Olson, R. Reiling, J. Claeys. M. Taber, S. Sorenson. Row 3: R. Ralph. M. Stanek, S. Roman, C. Johnson, K. Noard. Middle Right: Joe Claeys goes in for the shot. Bottom Left: Steve Nelson ready for action. Bottom Right: Fresh-Soph Basketball team. D. Welvart, R. Reiling. J. Ellis, S. Roman, S. Nelson, Mr. Neubauer. C. Johnson, M. Lawrence, S. Sorenson, J. Claeys, M. Sturtewagen. J.V. Girls Fresh-Soph Girls Volleyball Team Loretta Goldston Ruth Nelson Lori Patton Audrey Sherbeyn Nancy Simon Angie VanDeRostyne Darcey Verbeck Beth VerStraete Val Wancket Karen Watters Kendra Dolieslager-stats Michelle Naugle-stats Are Tremendous! The Atkinson J.V. volleyball squad had a tremendous season this year. With only three losses to their name. They rolled over such teams as Walnut, Annawan, and Wyanet with the aid of such key players as Audrey Sherbeyn, Nancy Simon, and freshman Val Wancket. The girls played hard all season and their efforts paid off. The Atkinson Girls Fresh-Soph Basketball team also had a respectable season. Coach White’s team finished with an 8-7 record. Their conference mark was 5-5. Their best game came against Riverdale, with balance scoring among the starters contributions towards the win. Coach White was quoted as saying, ‘‘It was fun and the girls were easy to get along with.” Above: Beth VerStraete returns a volley as Angie VanDeRostyne. Audrey Sherbeyn, and Lori Patton watch. Left: Lori Patton and Audrey Sherbeyn charge out of the lockerroom ready for some action on the basketball court. Below Left: 1983-84 Fresh-Soph Girls B.B. Squad. Kneeling: A. Sherbeyn, D. Verbeck. S. Houston. Standing: N. Simon, W. Sleaford. B. VerStraete. M. Naughle. M. Kirby, V. Wancket. D. Noord, K. Dolieslager, L. Patton. S. Craine. Coach White Below: Lori remembers a childhood prayer during a close game. Senior Girls Keep The Atkinson Tigerettes were in good form this year ending with an overall win-loss record of 10-8. With Heidi Hamer as the head coach the girls beat such arch-rivals as Annawan and Manlius. Hamer was quoted as saying, “The team really depended on the Seniors and they gave it their best. I am really proud of them!” Upper Right Val Wancket pumps the ball as Verna Neuleib helps out Bottom Bottom Row: Debbie Gilbraith. Dawn Kirby. Jodi Obrecht. Verna Neuleib. Top Row: Coach Heidi Hamer. Beth Claeys. Beth Obrecht. Ann DeDecker. and Val Wancket. 52 Volley Tradition Alive Left: Beth Obrecht sets up Ann DeDecker. Lower Left: Dawn Kirby and Beth Claeys stretch to get the ball to clear the net. Below Left: Senior Beth Claeys. Below Right: Senior Beth Obrecht Middle Left: Senior Verna Neuleib. Middle Right: Senior Ann DeDecker Bottom: Senior Debbie Gilbraith. New Coach Leads The Atkinson Tigers made a complete turnaround this year in basketball. With a record of 10 and 12 the Tigers were led by such shining stars as Curt Johnson, Troy Minnaert, Terry Patton, and “Super Sub” Brett Van De Woestyne. One of the factors contributing to the Tigers success was their new head coach Jeff Neubauer. Hard work and dedication made this year a winning one. 54 Team To Victory! This Page: Upper Left: I bet you can't make it Upper Right: Chad takes a break from basketball. Lower Left: Curt says. No problem. Lower Right: Rejection by Johnson. Opposite Page Upper Left: Brett Van De Woestyne attempts to block a Wyoming Indians shot. Right: I think it got away from you Terry. Bottom: Left to Right. Trev Minneart. Terry Patton, Scott Roman. Bob Erickson, Curt Johnson. Brett Van De Woestyne. Bruce Van Hezeele. Chad Hultman. Chad Johnson. Jay Hamer. Troy Minneart. Joe Cbaeys. and Jeff Neubauer, Coach. The girls had their best season ever. With 24 wins and only 2 losses. As the season progressed, the girls continued to rack up one win after another. The only disappointment was when Wethersfield edged them out by 3 points and Manlius by 4 points. The Tigerettes could take comfort in the fact that they enjoyed a trip to CHAMPAIGN while the others didn’t. Atkinson Tigerettes Are Above: 1982-83 Tigerettes Kneeling: Coach Shinkevich, Assistant coach White Standing: Left to Right: Audrey Sherbeyn, Vanessa Neuleib. Lori Patton, Verna Neuleib. Amy Longeville, Ann DeDecker. Kathy VanHeerzIe, Val Wancket. Beth Claeys. Michelle Kirby, Beth Obrecht. and Nancy Simon. Right: Val Wancket shoots for 2 as Vanessa Neuleib looks on. Below right: Ann DeDecker nervously watches as her free-throw rolls in Below Left: Amy Longeville takes careful aim. 56 Number One All The Way! Left: Beth Claeys jumps above all the rest to get that crucial point. Below: Verna Neuleib fights to shoot past an opponent. Bottom: The senior girls show off the trophies they won over the year. Left to right: Amy Longeville. Beth Obrecht. Verna Neuleib. Beth Claeys. Ann DeDecker and Kathy VanHeerzIe 57 Both A.H.S. Track Squads Many records were broken during the 1984 track season by girls and boys alike. Head Coaches Stacey Bandy and Jane Dolieslager led members from their respected teams in state, climaxing with Val Wancket placing 6th in the 200 m. dash, at Eastern Illinois University. Right: Boys Track: Kneeling: B Jensen. R. Ralph, S. Sorensen. To. Patton, R Reiling, T. Minneart, D. Jensen Standing: M. Naugle (stats), J. Hamer, S. Roman, S. Nelson, Cu. Johnson, Te. Patton. Tro. Minneart. Missing: Coaches Bandy and Neubauer, Below: Troy slides over those hurdles Below Right: Jay is neck and neck with the competition all the way to the wire. 58 Send Team Members To State Top Left: Girls Track: Sitting: D. Verbeck. N Simon. A. Sherbeyn. V. Neuleib. Standing: Coach Dolieslager. U. Nelson. B. Claeys, V. Wancket. K. Price. Top Right: Ulanda goes all out! Far Left: Pace yourself Nancy! Above: Val wins the 200 m. dash at the IVC Conference meet. Left: Val hands off to Tom at the Fresh-Soph Invitational. 59 1983-84 Tiger Scoreboard Varsity Football Wyoming 47 Atkinson 0 Atkinson 24 LaMoille 6 DePue 7.- Atkinson 6 Wyanet 32 Atkinson 6 Annawan 36 Atkinson 0 Tampico 52 Atkinson 14 Bradford 23 Atkinson 12 Atkinson 20 Western 14 Manlius 16 Atkinson 0 Fresh-Soph Football LaMoille 8 Atkinson 0 DePue 2 (forfeit) Atkinson 0 Atkinson 2 Annawan 36 (forfeit) Wyanet 0 Atkinson 2 Atkinson 30 Tampito 0 Bradford 12 Atkinson 6 Atkinson 6 Western 2 Atkinson 26 Manlius A 0 k ti Boys Track Atkinson 99 Manlius 40 Tampico 99 Atkinson 47 Western 74 Atkinson 71 Annawan 82 Atkinson 64 Fresh-Soph Conference 3rd 45 Varsity Conference 5th 24 Tiskilwa Invit 3rd 52 ■: Tampico Invit. 4th 44 Annawan Fr-So 3rd 47 SECTIONAL 10th 12 Girls Track Manlius 33 Atkinson 70 Tampico 94 Western 80 Annawan 97 IVS-FS at L.iMoiHe IVC-Varsity at Olgesby Tiskilwa invitational SECTIONAL STATE: Atkinson 25 Atkinson 35 Atkinson 26 Atkinson 14 Atkinson 24 Atkinson 28 Atkinson 10 Atkinson 3 Varsity Boys Basketball Atkinson 65 Neponset 57 Erie 69 Atkinson 40 Western 42 Atkinson 41 Atkinson 68 Cambridge 43 Atkinson 51 Walnut 50 Atkmsor 41 Wyoming 39 Atkinson 59 LaMoille 48 t ampico 66 Atkinson 60 Walnut 50 Atkinson 39 T ampico 64 Atkinson 55 Tiskilwa 61 Atkinson 50 Galva 61 Atkinson 48 Atkinson 39 Annawan 38 Atkinson 53 Walnut 46 Ohio 76 Atkinson Annawan 57 Atkinson 55 DePue 72 Atkinson 60 Atkinson 66 Bradford 64 Atkinson 57 Malius 45 Atkinson 62 LaMoille 39 Wyanet 58 Atkinson 57 Ohio 85 Atkinson 64 Regional Erie 72 Atkinson 54 Fresh-Soph Boys Basketball Atkinson 43 Neponset 33 Erie 42 Atkinson 34 Atkinson 40 Western 34 Atkinson 49 Cambridge 42 Walnut Atkinson 47 Atkinson 44 56 Wyoming 30 Atkinson 55 Tampico 40 Atkinson 48 Tiskilwa 30 Atkinson 53 Galva 42 Atkinson 62 Annawan 43 Annawan 75 Atkinson 53 Atkinson 38 DePue 36 Atkinson 62 Bradford 61 Atkinson 38 Manlius 26 Atkinson 61 LaMoille 31 Atkinson 66 Wyanet 27 Atkinson 53 Ohio F-S Tournament 45 Atkinson 47 Galva 32 Atkinson 63 Wyoming Championship 47 Bradford 50 Atkinson 46 Varsity Volleyball Atkinson over Wyoming 9-15: 15-13; 17-15 Toulon over Atkinson 15-9: 11-15; 9-15 Atkinson over Western 15-17; 15-9; 15-3 Atkinson over Walnut 15-5; 14-16; 15-12 i Atkinson over Wyoming 15-7; 7-15; 15-13 Tampico over Atkinson 5-15; 9-15 Tiskilwa over Atkinson 7-15; 7-15 Atkinson over Annawan 11-15: 15-9; 15-9 Atkinson over DePue 15-12; 15-7 Bradford over Atkinson 3-15; 15-13; 10-15 Atkinson over Manlius 15-5. 15-11 Atkinson over LaMoille 16-14; 15-9 Wyanet over Atkinson 15 1 10-15: 13-15 Ohio over Atkinson 9-15; 3-15 Atkinson over Western 15-9; 15-12 Bradford over Atkinson 1-15; 8-15 Atkinson over Prophetstown 15-12; 15-12 Erie over Atkinson 9-15; 10-15 Fresh-Soph Volleyball Atkinson over Western 15-11; 15-13 Atkinson over Walnut 15-2; 15-9 Atkinson over Wyoming 6-15 15-7; 15-13 Atkinson over Tampico 15-13; 11-15: 15-4 Tiskilwa over Atkinson 4-15: 7-15 Atkinson over Annawan 15-6; 15-5 DePue over Atkinson 15-8; 13-15; 5-15 Atkinson over Bradford 15-4; 15-10 Atkinson over Manlius 15-5; 15-11 Atkinson over LaMoille 15-10; 6-15; 15-8 Atkinson over Wyanet 8-15; 5-15 Ohio over Atkinson 13-15; 9-15 f Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Wethersfield Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Manlius Atkinson Varsity Girls Basketball 47 Cambridge 37 Manlius 49 Annawan 35 Atkinson 50 Western 61 Walnut 41 Moline Sophs 45 Wyoming 52 Ga 38 Nep| 54 Annawan] 76 LaMoille! 55 Western Regional Sectional: Super- St Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson imeni Atkinson — Bradford Atkinson Atkinson Atkinson Manlius Tampico Ohio Atkinson Tampico ■:4 44 Fulton Ohio Atkinson Atkinson 60 A TIME TO GROW ATKINSON H GH SCHOOL The “Rowdy” Class Of ’87 The freshman class of 1987 was introduced to Atkinson High School with initiation. They began their week of initiation with having to eat delicious (stale) doughnuts- and tasty (disgusting) baby food. They then dressed up as servants and were “allowed” to push pennies down the gym floor with, what else, their noses. We were worried that we wouldn't fit in with these veterans of the trade, but you know what? It wasn't bad at all! And actually we had a lot of fun! Right: Gary Olson and Mike Sturtewagen fantasizing! Get real! Steve Catton Ronelle Floming Scott Musich Todd DeMay Joshua Hurliman Steve Nelson Mark Diehl Salli Huston Gary Olson John Ellis Robin Johnson Lori Patton Chris Fleming Matt Lawrence Robert Ralph 62 Initiated To A.H.S.! Top Row: Robert Reiling, Wendi Sleaford. Mike Stanek. Mike Sturtewagen. Second Row: Angie VanDeRostyne. Amy VanDeVelde. Darcey Verbeck. Third Row: Betb VerStraete. Val Wancket. Derek Welveart. Above: Freshman Class Officers. Top to Bottom: Steve Nelson. President. Beth VerStraete. Vice-President. Val Wancket. Secretary. Mike Stanek. reporter. Mrs. Hewitt. Advisor. Left: Freshman boys bark at cars for initiation. This year we arrived for the main goals of the long awaited driver's license and cherished class rings. Once we had our driver's license the rest was pretty easy. Except for the girls, it was pretty hard concentrating with Mr. Bandy in the car. In August we all chose our special class rings and awaited their arrival. The highlight of our year was winning 1st place in the homecoming parade with our float: “Blow 'Em Away. Sophomore class officers: left to right: Michelle Naugle; president, Nancy Simon; vice president. Tom Patton; representative. Mrs. Hewitt; sponsor. Missing: Debbie Noord: secretary treasurer. Sophomores Ready 64 Kale Causemaker Loretta Goldston Michelle Kirby Joe Claeys Juli Hamer Michelle Naugle Mike Craine Dennis Jensen Ruth Nelson Shelly Craine Chad Johnson Kyle Noord Kendra Dolieslager Trisha Kinsley Debbie Noord To Hit The Road Tom Patton Scott Snodgrass Roger Reiling Scott Sorenson Scott Roman Mark Taber Audrey Sherbeyn Karin Watters Nancy Simon Todd Yarger Susan Buysse Kelly Causemaker Morey Diericks Bobby Erickson They started out with big ideas on ways to raise money for prom, believing that that was their main purpose as juniors. But, by the mid-term they had raised all they needed. They all had hopes and ideas of what would become of them by the time they arrived back at school for their senior year. Another concern was about the tests they took that would help determine their future careers. Junior class officers: left to right: Ulanda Nelson; vice president. Jodi King; president, Joel Vandemore; representative. Beth Snodgrass; secretary treasurer. Mr Bruce Jefferson; advisor. Raising Money For Prom Jodi King Dawn Kirby Cory Klockenga Susan Longeville Troy Minneart Brent Moens Ulanda Nelson Vanessa Neuleib 6 Is Main Goal For Juniors Beth Snodgrass Tim VanAntwerp Bruce VanHerzeele missing: Rick Atwell missing: Joel Vandemore Jodi Obrecht Scott Olson Kristi Price Steve Sherbeyn 67 |'lass Of 1984 Class Motto ‘‘Our yesterdays Have Made Us What We Are, We Make Our Zomorrows. ” Class Song Zhetne ?rom Mahogany “Do you Know” Class Colors Koyal Mine And White Class Slower White Rose The Senior class set the standards for A.H.S. this year in both academics and extra-curricular activities. After three years of following, the class of '84 became the leaders. Whether they turned to Bill for help with a Physics problem, or Penny on how to layout a yearbook page, or Beth and Ann for some help on the basketball court, or Trev or Curt on the football field, all underclassmen knew that they could count on the class of 1984, for excellent examples of conduct and respect for everyone. It is these high standards, formed here at A.H.S., that the class of 1984 will carry throughout life. Above: Senior class officers, Amy Longeville; President, Trev Minnaert; V-Presi-dent. Verna Neuleib; Student Council. Beth Claeys; Secretary. Mrs. Hewitt: Class Advisor. 68 Class Of ’84 Is 1! Far Left: Jay gets into that • Urban Cowboy look. Left: Rich gets so excited during art. Center: You know, I’m just too sexy for my own good! Bottom Left: Now that would be a good yearbook picture Bottom Right: Lisa and Trev try a new. but unapproved, method for protesting their grades. 69 There’s Never A Dull Top: See. no cavities. I brush with Crest! Middle Left: Bill works his Nobel Prize winning Physics project. “No-Bill might be more appropriate. Middle Right: The photographer said smile Beth! Bottom: Kathy is so enthused with College Prep. 70 Moment For AHS Seniors! Top Left: Do you have to keep taking pictures? Top Right: Jay and Curt experimenting with cosmetics. It didn't work. Middle: A future U S. president and HER cabinet. Bottom Left: Terry has a very difficult time accepting the fact that Lisa won't go to Prom with him Bottom Center: Paint a pretty picture, Jeff. Bottom Right: So. what do ya think Miss Hoffman will make us do today? The Beautiful People Right: Senior girls smile at their creativity, all they need now is a magic hat Middle Left: Hey. I know I look beautiful today. Middle Right: Who’s pregnant now? Bottom Left: Looks yummy, doesn't it? Bottom Right: Anybody want a heart? • 72 Elizabeth Ann Claeys Ann Elizabeth DeDecker Richard Wayne Bollinger Jay Mitchell Hamer Penny Sue Erickson Debbie Lynn Gilbraith Chad Michael Hultman Curtis Adam Johnson William Joseph Jensen Jr Amy Elezabeth Longeville Trev Michael Minnaert Jana Kay Neuleib Verna Lynn Neuleib Beth Ann Obrecht Terence Michael Patton Lisa Marie Sturtewagen Colleen McKibbon Thurston Brett Alan VanDeWoestyne Katherine Lynett VanHeerzIe Curtis A. Johnson: FFA 1,2; Student Council 3.4, vice-president 3, president 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King 4, Play 4. Amy E. Longeville: FHA 1,2,3,4, Fresh-Soph points 2, Historian 4; Student Council 1,4, secretary 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 1,4, Layout Editor 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2.3,4; Class President 1,4; Vice-President 3; Class Secretary 2; Cheerleading 1,2,3, captain 2; Illinois State Scholar 4. Trev M. Minnaert: FFA 1.2,3,4; Student Council 3; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4, Sport Editor of Yearbook 4; Band 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class President 3, Class vice-president 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart Escort 4; Play 1.4; NHS 3,4; SAA Award 3,4; DAR Award 4, Illinois State Scholar 4. Jana K. Neuleib: FHA 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2.3,4; Volleyball 1; Basketball 2; Track 1,2,3; Class vice-president 2; Cheerleading 4; Art Awards 2. Verna Lynn Neuleib: FHA 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 1: Volleyball Jeffrey Warren Yarger 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Class Secretary 1; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Play 1,2; Outstanding Business Education Student 4. Beth Ann Obrecht: FHA 1.2.3.4, Second vice-president 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 1.4; Volleyball 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1; Class Tres. 2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Illinois State Scholar 4. Terence M. Patton: FFA 1,3,4, President 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Political Correspondent 4; Band 1; Football 1,2,3,4, co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, co-captain 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart King 4; Paly 3,4; Close-Up 2; FFA Awards. Richard W. Bollinger: FFA 1.2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3; Football 2.3; Basketball 2; Track 1; Sweetheart Escort 4; U.T.H.S. Co-op 4 Elizabeth A. Claeys: FHA 1.2.3.4, fresh-soph points; Student Council 1,2; Athletic Club 1.2.3.4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3.4; Class President 1; Class Secretary 3,4; Class Treasurer 3.4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Play 4. Ann E. DeDecker: FHA 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2.3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Play 4. Penny S. Erickson: FFA 1; Yearbook 3.4, Faculty Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Volleyball Manager 1,2,3.4; Play 2,3,4, asst, stage manager 2, tech. Coordinator 3. Debbie L. Gilbraith: FFA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, President 4, Second vice-president 3; Student Council 1,2; Athletic Club 1.2,3,4; Yearbook 1,3; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Class President 2; Class Treasurer 1; Sweetheart Queen 4; Cheerleading 2. Jay M. Hamer: FFA 1.3; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3.4; Play 4; Yearbook 4. Chad M. Hultman: FFA 1,2,3,4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart Escort 4. William J. Jensen, Jr.: Athletic Club 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2.3,4, co-captain 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Illinois State Scholar 4. Lisa M. Sturtewagen: FHA 1.2,3.4; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 1,4, Student Life 1. Editor 4; Volleyball 1,2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Play 4. Colleen G. McKibbon Thurston: FFA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3; Athletic Club 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3. Brett VanDeWoestyne: FFA 1.2,3,4; Sentinal 4; Athletic Club 1.4; Basketball 1.4; Homecoming Escort 4; Sweetheart Escort 4; Close-Up 2. Katherine L. VanHerzeele: Athletic Club 3.4; Basketball 3.4 Jeffrey W Yarger: United Township; Art Awards. The Class Of 1984 Bids The climax of every school year is graduation, and 1984 was no exception. It was unfortunate that some of the graduates were unable to attend the ceremony because of their participation in the boys state track meet at Eastern Illinois University. However, for those who were there, it was a beautiful experience that will long be remembered. High above the graduates was the class motto; Our Yesterdays have made us what we are. We make our tomorrows! Once the numerous awards had been given out. each member of the class received what they had been working towards for the past 13 years, their diploma. As they filed out to the receiving line in front of the grade school office, everyone thought back to the special memories that they held, realizing that from this moment on. they would never again be together as a group. But they also realized that whether they stayed in Atkinson, or went to some distant university and a job beyond, they would always carry with them a special bond with the other members of the class of 1984. Atkinson A Fond Farewell Opposite Page: Top Left; Jeff Yarger contemplates a bit before graduation. Top Right; Penny Erickson and Beth Obrecht march into the gym for the ceremony Bottom Left; Valedictorian Trev Minnaert delivers his address to the crowded gym Bottom Right; Amy Longeville welcomes everyone. This Page: Left; Members of the Class of 1984 are lined up to receive their diplomas. Below; Ann DeDecker receives the American Legion Award from Lawrence Atwell. Bottom; Richie Bollinger thinks about the line on the display board that was taken from the class song, ‘ Theme from Mahogany. 'Do You Know”' 00 you KttOUI tUBBflf r . you R£ goihg to v DO you UKf TEE THinGS . Uff 15 5HOOUIIG you UIRffif KM you GOlItG ■ .. do you Kttotu t 77 1984 AWARD WINNERS Ann DeDecker; Mary Ann Becker Citizenship Award. American Legion Award. Honor Student. Laura Fulton Peterson Scholarship. Debbie Gilbraith; Honor Student. Bill Jensen; Illinois State Scholar. Honor Student. Perfect Attendance Award. Amy Longe-ville; Illinois State Scholar. Honor Student. Trev Min-naert; Valedictorian. National Honor Society. DAR Award. Illinois State Scholar. American Legion Award. PTC Scholarship. Susie Carmichael Award. Verna Neuleib; FHA Outstanding Senior. Henry-Stark County Association Secretarial Award. Honor Student. Beth Obrecht; Salutatorian. Illinois State Scholar. Runner Up for American Legion Award. Terry Patton; DeKalb Agriculture Award. Runner Up for American Legion Award. Atkinson High School Class Of 1984 78 Congratulations And Good Health! ELLIS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Jacobsen Lawn Garden Parts M W Gear — Most Kinds Of Lathe Millwork Couplamatic Hydraulic Hose Made To Order Can Match Most Bearings And Seals MAXHN H. MCCAW D.O. Phone: 936-7566 General Practice Atkinson 103 W. Main Atkinson SAUK TRAIL INN I 80 And IL 78 Annawan THE CORNER TAP Marvin And Edna Croegaert 936-7527 HENRY COUNTY ADVERTISER INC. 200 S. State Phone: Geneseo 944-5181 Free Estimates — All Car Trucks FERGY’S PAINT BODY ANNAWAN MOTORS INC. Anawan IL 935-6170 We Make Service Calls RINK’S MARKET 109 E. Orange Geneseo 944-6421 DUTCH VAN ANTWERP General Carpenter 936-7909 Atkinson, Illinois 61235 TURNER’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUCK SERVICE Atkinson Tune-Ups. Brakes, Exhaust Work Oil Changes. Wheel Bearing Repacks 105 S. 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Chicago Phone Geneseo, IL 944-2117 FORD HILLS GOLF COURSE West Of Atkinson On Rte. 6 HILLCREST SHOPPING CENTER Hllt Geneseo Phone 944-5373 Farm Home Life Auto Retirement VAN DE ROSTYNE INSURANCE SERVICE 101 W. Main Atkinson MAKES Geneseo SUPER Open 7 Days VALUE 6:00 AM-12:00 P.M. 86 MAPES INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Insurance 936-7700 Real Estate 936-7168 115 W. Main Atkinson DE DECKERS HARDWARE HATZER NORDSTROM EQUIPMENT CO. Plumbing-Heating-A.C. New Idea - Case New Holland-Allis Chalmers 936-7454 Atkinson Annawan Best Of Luck To ’84 Graduates 935-6768 ATKINSON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AMERICAN PHARM INC. Al Dave Ward, Mgrs. 607 E. Henry Atkinson “Firm But Fair” — That’s Our Motto. CONGRATULATIC We're proud of you for tf that have taken you thr your future surpass yo your new beginnings be b NS, SENIORS 3 hard work and commitment ugh the past four years. May r expectations, and may all essed with the joy of discovery. With our best wishes. Wayne F. Wetzel, President The Staff and Management Bank of Atkinson, N. A. Vtkinson, Illinois 61235 Phone (309) 936-7804 AtkinsonAnnawan 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-Flash Cubes • Greeting Cards-Gifts-Toys • Books-Magazines-Newspapers • Sewing Needs • Cosmetics • Wheelchairs-Crutches-Canes-Sales And Rental • First Aid Supplies ATKINSON PLAZA (Restaurant Motel Bernie Cerar Owner 936-7620 Atkinson, Illinois 90 Congratulations Class Of ’84 OBRECHT OIL COMPANY 105 E. Exchange 936-7968 Atkinson WIRTH PLUMBING, HEATING COOLING LENNOX. GENERAL ELECTRIC Geneseo, IL. 944-4612 JOHNSTON LUMBER CO. BREEDLOVES SPORTING GOODS Complete Lettering Service Nike, Converse, Brooks, Spot Bill Shoes Downtown Kewanee 852-2434 944-6454 rrrm TURPIN MOTORS INC. S3 1024 S. Chicago Geneseo IL 61254 Congratulations, Seniors! Annawan, IL. Phone: 61234 936-6217 In Business Since 1902 Follow Atkinson High Coverage In the rSKn ANNAWAN TN tWi 936-7215 Atkinson Rtes. 80 82 944-4651 Geneseo, IL. ■{ffjl'lUNl llf HU til M'H'FfH CHICAGO ATKINSON LIVESTOCK MARKET VANDE WOESTYNE LIVESTOCK R.R. 1 Geneseo, Illinois 936-7735 Atkinson Illinois Congratulations Class Of ’84 The Yearbook Staff NELSON’S FURNITURE Furniture Stripping Repair Restoration 511 N. State Ph. 936-7353 Atkinson Denny Kathy, Owners ( Redd .White, FOOD _ STORES ATKINSON RED WHITE MARKET Lynn Williams Jeff Roman Open Mon.-Sat. 8 AM-6 PM 936-7353 92 We must enjoy youth while it is ours. Now we can reflect upon our childhood days; days when pressures were few and delights were many. After many hours of struggle and tension, a minute of relaxation is necessary. Communicate with those nearby. Reach out. Understand that we have many common heartaches and joys. We will find what we are looking for if we only try. The times they are a’changing. At no time throughout our entire history has society been so complex. There are so many problems; so many changes; so much to remember and understand. It is easy to condemn, to make fun of, to laugh. But who is willing to take the time to analyze the problems and devise meaningful solutions? .hat task falls on us, the Class of '84. Atkinson High School has given us the tools, we must put them to use! If we fail, we have only ourselves to blame. 11 u I m I m A • It is indeed our time. A time to study, to play, to work, to compete. To enjoy the simpler things in life; being with someone, holding hands, sharing secrets, making friends. Discovering what life holds in store for us; knowledge, musical ability, strength, creativity. The ability to understand, to comprehend, to accept. The ability to achieve great things without losing sight of those who helped make us what we are! 95 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace. It is time for many things, but the most important thing to remember is % Our Time Is Now!!!