Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1988 volume:

ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE TIGERS 109 SOUTH STATE STREET ATKINSON, ILLINOIS 61235 THE 1988 TIGER Vol. 46 “LIGHTS, CAMERA . . . ATKINSON” ‘‘Tiger’’ Staff Editors: Kathy Gilbraith, Joe VanVooren, Gretchen Carmichael, Steve Buysse, Yvonne Steffen Advertising: Melinda Batzkiel, Kim Naugle, Brandi Van-DeWoestyne Photogapher: Mike Klockenga Advisor: David Armstrong Top left: Drew gave us all a lift now and then. Top right: Say cheese. Middle: Spike makes sure every hair is in place. Bottom: Along with the rest of us, Mike takes a look back. 2 Top left: No comment. Top right: A close shave. Middle left: The ‘Cosmo'' pose. Middle right: Jail bait. Bottom left: The ‘Mormon Tubercular Choir’’ Bottom right: Jim McMahan is here? Top left: Three mouseketeers. Top right: Don’t get so excited, Kathy. Middle: Mr. Waggoner tells Tim where to go. Bottom right: We're supposed to set a good example, Miss Smith. Bottom left: Lisa is not a happy camper. 6 LIGHTS jff RA £CENE TAKE 1 1 A £ A m t c $ ! AT KINSON 7 The reason we’re all here With all the activities that occur, academics are sometimes the unseen functions at a school. However, as we all know, they are the primary function of an educational institution. At A.H.S., instruction was, hopefully, fun as well as educational. Top: Mike shows a property of physics in Science. Middle: Miss Smith, History: I hate it when that happens.” Bottom left: Yvonne. Lisa, and Mike survive a close shave in Speech. Bottom right: Joe. hard at work (on what) in Journalism. 8 Top right: Scott leads “story time” for a Speech project. Top left: Tim demonstrates his cooking ability and ability to give directions. Middle: Building Trades class? Bottom left: Sophomore Science class and “friend. Bottom right: Rolle bolle in P.E. Row 1: Joe VanVooren, Yvonne Steffen. Drew Murphy. Row 2: Mike Klockenga. Stacey Roman, Lisa Bickett. Row 3: Tim Sherbyn. Kathy Gilbraith. Denise Jiles. Row 4: Rich Stuckey. Liz VanHerzeele. Steve Buysse. Row 5: Gretchen Carmichael. Michelle Hackwith. Tricia Roman. a6ed s;m jo tuouoq am je eje sje wsuv ssaoojd ayj ui omj jo q6nei e aAeq pue oq v s; og w az|u6ooaj ueo noA aas ( ,q Aoeis ‘A |on| iaaj noA j.uop) sjoi -uas am jo auo jnq ne jo sojogd Suueuiiuuoui aujos punoj 3m ‘sassep jo pafqns am uo aj.a w aiil4aa I 2 h A c uj_ t Y 11 Teachers in action Top left: Pat hard at work. Top right: Say ah, Amy this won't be so bad. Center left: Mr. Carr looking guilty as usual. Center right: Miss Smith armed and dangerous. Above left: Aw, you guys. Above right: Come on, guys, quit making fun of me. Right: Lookin good. Hannah. 12 Faculty Don Dolieslager, Supt. Dan Davies, Prin.; Lorna Dauw, Science; Marie Hoffman, P.E. Health. Paul Waggoner. Drivers Ed. P.E.; Jane Dolieslager. Librarian; Peggy Kord, English; Roger Carr. Ag. Wilma Hewitt. Business; Bob Graves. Math; Heather Smith. History; Dave Armstrong. English. Mick Shinkevich. Study Hall Lyndrew Johnson. Music; Becky Frankenrieder. Art; Kathy Orr. Special Needs. 13 Staff Top left: Bus Drivers - Pat Gentry, Evelyn Bickers. Charles Ball. Mary Ellen Hamer. Top right: Secretary Lorraine Jurgensen. Bookkeeper Barbara Snider. Middle left: Board member James Hamer. Middle right: Board members David Culbertson. Alan VanDe Woestyne. Dennis Diehl. Thomas VanVooren. James Windy. Ronald Reiling. Gregory Patton. Bottom left: Custodian Pross Roman. Bottom middle: Crossing guard Sandy Roman. Bottom right: Cooks Francis VanOpdorp. Hannah Billiet, Elsie Diericx. Not pictured. Bus Driver Donna VanOpdorp and Custodian Fran Ledford. 14 LIGHTS TA K E L 3 C LASSOS 15 We present the ... Kolette Collier A. J. DeSplinter Cortney Hultman Chris Krug Devere Longville Wade Murphy Todd Price Crystal Steffen Mike VanDeVelde 16 Class of 1991 This year's freshmen class entered high school knowing there would be some adjustments to make. Next year, they will again have to make adjustments, this time in Geneseo. However, they are extremely flexible and will adapt easily. Top: The freshmen display their talent. Middle left: Who's behind those Foster Grants. Middle Right: Please don't give us any homework! Bottom Left: Wade and Todd ... studying? Bottom Right: Wade on the prowl. 17 Sophomores This year, the Sophomores goal was to get their licenses without getting in any accidents. Although they will be part of Geneseo High School, the Sophomores will be able to look back on the two fun-filled years at AHS! I! Born with a wooden spoon in your mouth, Matt? 18 Juniors The juniors are a class that has always been a little different. They have always been the largest class, but the main difference is that they will be the first class to graduate from Geneseo High School. However, this did not seem to dampen their spirits, and they showed this good attitude throughout the year by raising money for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Their major money-maker was the annual Jr. Class Taco Stand. Right: Jon and his namesake. Below: Typical Jr. antics. Melinda Batzkiel Clay Carmichael Sheryle Carton Dirk Christian Amy Claeys Dave Claeys Ty DeBrock Larry Enyeart 20 Scott Lewis reads a story to some eager grade school students. Charlene Floming Tony Franks Scott Lewis Jon Obrecht Neal Sherbeyn Amy Sorenson Lisa Stuckey Shad Sturtewagen Tony VanAntwerp Jodi VanDamme Brandi VanDeWoestyne Amy VanOpdorp Scott Welveart 21 Lisa Bickett Stephen Buysse Gretchen Carmichael Stacy Disterhoft Kathy Gilbraith Class of Michelle Hackwith Denise Jiles Mike Klockenga Eighty-Eight Tim Sherbyn Yvonne Steffen Rich Stuckey Elizabeth VanHerzeele Joe VanVooren Seniors Top Left: Rough night, Tim? Top Right: A pair of athletic supporters. Above: Don't bring me down. Middle Right: Look, Mom. No hands. Right: Playing house. 24 At a glance Top Right: You’re number one, Rich. Top Left: Need a hand. Denise? Middle Left: The three stooges. Middle Right: Is there a leak in here? Bottom Left: Rich and Lisa do some heavy thinking. Bottom Right: Shine er up Tex. 25 Lisa Bickett - Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; Volleyball 4; Play 1,3,4; FFA 1; Jr. Achievement 4; Drama Club 4; Yearbook 2,3; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4. Stephen Buysse - FFA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Achievement 4; Athletic Club 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Stats 3; Track 2,3; Homecoming Court 4; Play 3; Sweetheart Court 4; Co-op 3; Yearbook 4; Drama Club 3. Gretchen Carmichael - Basketball 1,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 4; Play 3; Homecoming Court 4. Stacy Disterhoft - FHA 1; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4; Play 1; Yearbook 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. Kathy Gilbraith - SAA 1; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Volleyball 1.2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Homecoming Court 2; Athletic Club 1.2.3.4; Yearbook 4; Track 2; Sweetheart Court 4. Michelle Hackwith - FFA 1,2,3; FHA 2.3; Play 1,3; History Club 2; Treasurer 2,3,4. Denise Jiles - Basketball 1; Volleyball 1.2,3.4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Sweetheart Court 4; FHA 1,2,3; Athletic Club 1.2,3,4; Jr. Achievement 4; SAA 3; Class Secretary 4. Mike Klockenga - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Student Council 1.2.3.4; FFA 1,2.3.4; Band 1; History Club 1.2,3.4; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4; Yearbook 1,2.3.4; Jr. Drew Murphy - Track 2.4; Football 2.3; Play Crew 4; Student Council 2; Jr. Achievement 4; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4; FFA 1.2,3,4; FHA 2; Athletic Club 1,2,3,4. Stacy Roman - Basketball 1.2,3,4; Sweetheart Court 4; Homecoming Court 4; Volleyball 1,2,3.4; Athletic Club 1,2.3.4; Jr. Achievement 4. Tricia Roman - FHA 1,2.3; Class Officer 4; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4; Basketball 1.4; Volleyball 1.2,3.4; Athletic Club 1.2.3,4; Student Council 3; SAA 1. Tim Sherbeyn - Football 1.3; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4; Class Officer 1; Student Council 1; Jr. Achievement 4; FFA 1,3,4; Play Crew 4; Athletic Club 1.3. Yvonne Steffen - Student Council 2; Basketball 3; Yearbook 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2; Track 2. Rich Stuckey - Football 2,3; FFA 1.2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Sweetheart Court 4; Homecoming Court 4; Play 3; Athletic Club 1,2,3. Liz Van Herzeele - Cheerleading 1; Athletic Club 1; FHA 1.2.3; Play 3,4; Chorus 4; Sweetheart Court 4. Joe VanVooren - FFA 1,2; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Class Officer 4; Athletic Club 1.2,3.4; Yearbook 4; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4; Student Council 4. Sc. ENE TAKE | O 1 H G? A N 1 z AT IGA'S Last “tiger” yearbook staff The yearbook may have a little different look this year as you may have already noticed. With the changing of companies and without much experience, it developed into quite a task constructing a yearbook. But with help from the journalism class the book started to take form as they say the pages fell as they may. Close-up and N.H.A. active The Atkinson chapter of Close-Up had only two members this year, but those two members were very glad to be a part of that organization. Especially when they were able to take advantage of a trip to Washington, D.C. for a week. They took in most all the sights, including a very poignant visit to the Viet Nam Veterans' Memorial. Dirk Christian and Matt Culbertson had many interesting stories afterwards. The Atkinson chapter of the National Honor Society was also small. Three students received the honor of induction into this prestigious organization. They were Amy Sorenson. Melinda Batzkiel. and Amy Claeys. 29 Great year for A.H.S. F.F.A. Atkinson Chapter - Front: Matt Culbertson. Steve Buysse. Roger Carr. Advisor; Row 2: Keith Fleming. Wade Murphy. Chad Powell. Todd. Price; Row 3: Dave Claeys. Neil Sherbyn. Larry Enyeart. Cortney Hultman; Back Row: Scott Lewis. Shad Sturtewagen. Drew Murphy. Mike Klockenga. Rich Stuckey. Above left: State Horse Judging Champions: Sue Seyller, Tonya VanHufte. Drew VanKerrbroeck, Mike Klockenga. Matt Culbertson. Above right: National Livestock Judging Team: Steve Buysse. Rich Graedert. Dave Claeys; Right: Shad Sturtewagen receives the State Foundation Award for Turf and Landscape. 30 The A.H.S. Chapter of the F.F.A. had another banner season this year. In the fall, they took first place in Livestock Judging with Matt Culbertson the high individual. They also took first in the Farm Business Contest. They were State Horse Judging Champions as Mike Klockenga took high honors, as well as first in the Great Lakes National Horse Judging Contest. They were also champions at the National Western Stock Show Youth Livestock Judging Contest at Denver, Colorado, and took first place in all six Reasons Contests they entered. Great Job!! Top: Mike Klockenga was the State F.F.A. Horse Judging Champion and received the DeKalb Award at graduation. Bottom left: Steve Buysse helps with the annual Petting Zoo sponsored by the F.F.A. Bottom right: None of this success could be possible without the dedication of Mr. Carr, the Advisor for the group. 31 Student Council aids sweetheart Student Council: Front - M. Culbertson. G. Carmichael. A. Sorenson. M. VanDeVelde. Back - S. Sturtewagen. D Murphy, M. Klockenga. J. Obrecht. J. VanVooren. The Student Council came to the aid of the F.F.A. this year to fund the annual Sweetheart Dance. With the ending of the F.H.A., another group was needed to fill the void. This the Student Council did to the satisfaction of all the student body. Jr. achievement sells pizzas a Jr. Achievement: Front - T. Sherbeyn, M. Klockenga. S. Buysse. G. Carmichael. D. Jiles. Second row - R. Stuckey. D. Murphy. J. VanVooren. J. VanDamme, M. Hackwith. Back - S. Roman. S. Disterhoft, K. Gilbraith, L. Bickett. This year Jr. Achievement sold pizzas as a project. Under the guidance of Miss Smith, they learned many aspects of running a business, such as overhead, time management, etc. Jr. Achievement officers: left to right - Mike Klockenga. Denise Jiles. Steve Buysse and Gretchen Carmichael. 33 Cheerleaders show spirit The A.H.S. Cheerleading Squad, though small in numbers, made themselves heard during every game. They kept the crowd in each game and gave the team a feeling of being winners. The squad was composed of seniors: Lisa Bickett and Stacy Disterhoft, juniors: Lisa Stuckey, Brandi Van De Woestyne and Jodi Van Damme, and freshmen: Dawn Christian and Devere Longville. Top Right: Our girls build on their enthusiasm. Middle Right: Getting the crowd into the game. Bottom Right: Dawn and Devere cheer during the Atkinson Fresh-Soph Tournament. Below: Lisa, Jodi and Brandi leave the crowd cheering for a Tiger victory. Athletic Club backs Tigers The Athletic Club is an organization devoted to supporting Tigers' athletics. All athletes are eligible for membership. Above: row 1 - N. Siman, J. VanOpdorp, D. Christian, D. Longville, C. Steffen, B. VanDeWoestyne, M. Batzkiel, A. Claeys. Row 2 - A. J. Desplinter, R. Noard, L. Stuckey, S. Carton, J. VanVooren, A. VanOpdorp, A. Sorensen, W. Murphy, T. Welveart. Row 3 - J. Vandersnick, S. Lewis. N. Sherbyn, T. Franks, M. VanDeVelde. T. Price, K. Buysse, R. Noard, K. Krug. Row 4 - D. Christian, S. Sturtewagen, D. Murphy, J. VanVooren, S. Roman, J. Van-Damme, L. Bickett, D. Jiles, J. Obrecht, M. Klockenga. Back -T. Roman, G. Carmichael, K. Gilbraith. Middle and Bottom: Athletic Club members past and present whoop it up at the girls' sectional. 35 Band a big hit at A.H.S. Though the band this year had no high school students, it did function as a high school organization. The band played at ballgames, concerts, and accompanied the high school play. They gave excellent showings at all these events. 36 Top and bottom left: The band accompanies the play “Mr. Crane of Sleepy Hollow. Bottom right: Mr. Johnson leads his troops. Merry melodies The Chorus, directed by Mr. Johnson, performed a Christmas program for the Atkinson Woman’s Club in December. Also, at the Music in Our Schools” Concert and the “Fine Arts Festival they presented a good show. They sang a Beatles medley and a medley of rock and roll hits from the fifties. Each chorus member also participated in a leading role in the school musical. Top: Mr. Johnson kills two birds with one stone. Middle left: Lisa can't believe they're singing that song. Middle right: Devere prepares for her solo debut. Bottom left: Todd carefully executes his next note. Bottom right: The High School Chorus: a note above the rest. 37 Student Right: All dressed up and no place to go. Far right: Mr. Graves takes first in the costume contest! Above: Bleachers bums. Above right: Pick a winner. Tim. Right: My momma told me... Far right: Words to live by. 38 “Activities 5 5 Above left: Hey Joe! Does Jodi know? Above center: Are those real? Above right: Seniors- head and shoulders above the rest. Right: How bout a little help, Drew? More Hijinks Top Left: Miss Hoffman loves that holiday spirit. Top Right: Mp. Graves is well shaven from the top of his head to the bottom of his chin. Mid. Left: Looky there, imagine that. Mid. Right: English excites ev-eryone-including Amy. Bottom Left: You really know how to excite a lady, Joe. Bottom Right: Who said CHOCOLATE!!!! LIGHTS CAMERA £CENE TAKE i 1 5 f Q 3 41 Football thrown for a loss Football for the Tigers of 1987 was not to be. Because of lack of numbers and enthusiasm, the 1987 football season was cut short soon after it was started. On this page are pictures of what could have been a successful football season. Even though the objects in these pictures were left empty this year, they bring back many memories of past Tiger accomplishments. m ■ HOME VISITOR 1 12 3 w PERIOD □ OWN L TO GO A Fresh.-soph. tigerettes in action Back Row: Renee Noard, Kathy Buysse, Dawn Christian. Rhonda Noard. Front Row: Jennifer Van Vooren, Kim Parsons, Heather Spence. Devere Longville. The Fresh-Soph Lady Tiger Volleyball team was low on numbers but big on heart. Everyone on the team did their best to make their school and community proud. AND THEY DID! Above: Jennifer puts her weight into it. Right: Tigerettes get set to pounce on the next serve. Tigerettes enjoy The Atkinson Tigerettes ended their 1987 volleyball season at 18-8, the best record in A.H.S. history. The girls' highlights include a third place finish in the Indian Valley Conference, first place in the Atkinson Invitational, and third place in the Aledo Dragon Classic. The senior-dominated squad played together as a team, according to coach Paul Waggoner, which enabled them to compete against taller teams. Kathy Gilbraith earned top spiker and blocker honors, while Tricia Roman had the highest serving percentage. Gretchen Carmichael and Denise Jiles were top setters. Kathy was also chosen to the All-Conference First Team. Also noteworthy were Amy Claeys, Amy Van Opdorp, Amy Sorenson, Melinda Batzkiel, and Denise Jiles for receiving Academic All Conference recognition. Standing left to right: D Jiles, S. Roman. T. Roman, K. Gilbraith, L. Bickett, G. Carmichael: Kneeling: A. Sorenson, A. VanOpdorp. M. Batzkiel, S. Carton, A. Claeys. Above left: What goes up .. above right: Coach Waggoner imparts some words of wisdom.; right: Go get 'em. Tigerettes. 44 Best season 45 The 87-88 “Lady Tigers” Top Right: Amy sneaks up on her opponent. Middle Left: Amy lets one fly. Middle Right: The crowd goes wild. Bottom: Back: Ted Hamer. L. Bickett. S. Roman. T. Roman. K. Gilbraith. Heidi Hamer Front: A. Van Opdorp. A. Claeys. M. Batzkiel. A. Sorenson. G. Carmichael. Stephanie Mapes. Successful once again The Lady Tigers had a winning season, finishing with a record of . The numbers were low but the spirits were high. They shocked many people with their ability to play a tough defense and a disciplined offense. With a second place finish in the Indian Valley Conference, the Lady Tigers won the Annawan Regional, beating Riverdale and Prophetstown. The trip to Champaign was far away, but in the minds of many it was beginning to brew again. The fun was abruptly ended in the Sectional, where the girls lost to Milledgeville in the frist game, ending the final season of Lady Tiger basketball. 47 J.V. boys enjoy good season Far Right: Go get 'em boys. Right: A.J. says, 'Bring on the NCAA.” The Tigers play a swarming defense. 48 Top: Make My Day! Middle Left: Justin eyes the three pointer. Middle Right: Air Michael performs a little magic! Bottom: Michael readies himself for the 'Alley-Oop.” Atkinson’s Junior Varsity basketball team finished the season with a 9-3 record, good for fourth place in the Indian Valley Conference. They also garnered second place honors in the Artkinson Invitational Fresh-Soph Tournament. The Tigers, led by Todd, Neil, and Jason, played well together, enabling them to beat teams with more overall talent. Mike and Wade rounded out the starting five for most games, though A.J., Kris, and Justin also started at least once. Todd and Wade led in rebounding, with Neil and Wade being the most consistent defensively. Todd and Jason set the Tigers’ scoring pace. Coach Waggoner praised the team for striving to improve throughout the whole year.” 49 Tigers end history with The 87-'88 basketball year was anything but normal. The Tigers once again had a new coach, there was the addition of the 3 point shot and the pressure of ending the history of AHS basketball victoriously. The team started out slowly but gradually progressed with a 3 game winning streak, to prove that they could be competitive with almost any team they faced. Although their record was 5-17, the team never gave up. They kept their spirits high and showed their pride by winning the last home game in the Atkinson gym, in front of a packed house, which made the town more than proud. Top: Klock struggles for that inside position. Bottom: Go Joe!!! 50 Front Left to Right: T. Franks. J. Van Vooren, J. Obrecht, S. Lewis. J. Vandersnick, S. Welveart. Stand- ing: Coach Waggoner, N Sherbeyn, S. Sturtewagen, M. Klockenga. D. Christian, C. Carmichael, M Van De Velde, T. Welveart. Coach Graves. A homecourt victory Top Left: Once again Neal rises to the occasion for two. Top Right: Scott instructs us with his free throw shooting technique. Bottom Left: Seymore: The master of the spread offense! Bottom Right: Jon installs some pressure ‘D . 51 Small numbers, big heart Above left: Dawn gets set. Above right: Lisa and Amy lead the pack. Left: Lisa can get a little carried away sometimes. Girls Track Team - Lisa Bickett, Amy Sorenson. Dawn Christian, and Devere Longeville. Not pictured: Jodi VanDamme. The girls' track team at A.H.S. this year had only five members, but those five worked very hard. It was not easy going to each meet knowing they had little or no chance of winning, but the girls gave it their all and got respect from everyone they competed against. In the Indian Valley Conference Meet, they were ninth out of 13 teams, which showed they were not outclassed. There. Lisa was third in the 800 m. run and fifth in the 1600 m., Amy Sorenson was fourth in the 3200 m., and Jodi VanDamme was fifth in the 200 m. dash. Sherbyn paces boys’ track Neal Sherbyn led the Tiger tracksters this year. Up to the time he went to state, he had not been beaten in the 100,200,400, or 800 m. runs. At state, he got second in the 200 m., representing himself and A.H.S. very well. Neal was not alone, however. Other track members were Mike VanDeVelde, Todd Welveart, Justin VanOpdorp, Scott Welveart, Clay Carmichael, Drew Murphy, Neil Simon, and Jon Obrecht. J.V. Boys Winola Tiskilwa Neponset Annawan DePue Galva Cambr Annaw Bradfo Maniiu LaMoill Wyanet Brie Ohio Western Walnut Tampico Wyoming Tournament Wyoming Toulon Manlius Basketball W 67-42 W 44-40 W 54-48 L 35-21 L 37-52 W 52-43 L 34-59 L 32-36 W 42-36 L 47-49 W 59-20 W 55-46 W 48-34 W 58-43 W 62-46 W 54-44 W 69-31 L 48-69 Boys' Varsity Basketball Winola Tiskilwa Neponset Annawan DePue Galva Ohio Neponset Cambridge Annawan Bradford Manlius LaMoille Wyanet Erie Western Ohio Western Tampico Wyoming Walnut Manlius L 63-60 L 40-62 L 48-52 L 34-81 L 51-82 W 61-45 L 60-86 L 46-68 L 39-55 L 47-59 L 58-60 W 71-66 W 54-53 w 67-62 L 55-58 L 48-55 L 59-100 L 48-55 L 65-72 W 64-63 L 51-61 L 45-68 54 Girls' J.V. Volleyball Tiskilwa Wethersfield Annawan DePue Bradford Galva Manlius LaMollle Wyanet Ohio Erie Western Walnut Prophetstown Wyoming Tampico u L 3-15 5-15 W 15-9 15-10 W 15-12 8-15 15-10 L 7-15 15-11 11-15 L 6-15 5-15 W 12-15 15-3 15-8 L 13-15 15-10 1-15 L 5-15 4-15 W 15-6 15-10 L 4-15 5-15 L 7-15 16-14 6-15 L 15-12 5-15 1-15 W 15-7 15-9 L 15-11 1-15 6-15 L 8-15 3-15 L 4-15 13-15 Girls' Varsity Basketball Neponset L 41-51 Orion W 53-48 Port Byron W 70-39 Cambridge W 56-35 Wyoming W 56-40 Galva W 47-44 Wyanet W 67-47 Princeton W 44-34 W 71-35 Prophetstown W 48-39 Erie W 43-40 LaMoille W 56-39 Annawan W 43-30 Manlius W 49-42 Bradford W 52-42 Ohio W 67-22 Tampico W 47-34 Bradford L 39-41 La Moille W 57-50 Manlius L 43-46 Tampico W 47-30 Walnut W 71-44 Western L 43-79 Port Byron W 59-56 Prophetstown W 59-55 Milledgeville L 45-50 OT Girls' Varsity Volleyball Atkinson Tourney M Galva 5 Iff Wethersfield an e ford hern Knoxville Cambri Aledo Galva Manlius, LaMoille IVC Tourney Annawan Manlius Wyanet Ohio Erie Western Walnut Prophetstown Wyoming Tampico Annawan Regional Riverdale Erie W 15-7 15-8 W 15-12 15-6 L 3-15 13-15 W 15-2 15-9 15-8 15-10 15-5 15-7 15-9 15-12 6-15 13-1$ L 15-12 4-15 10-15 W 17-15 15-3 W 15-13 14-16 15-12 W 15-1 15-6 W 15-8 15-10 L 5-15 6-15 W 15-5 15-8 L 10-15 15-12 9-15 W 15-3 15-13 W 15-11 15-12 L 9-15 7-15 L 11-15 11-15 W 15-2 15-11 W 11-15 15-4 16-14 W 15-8 15-13 W 8-15 15-0 15-2 W 15-13 15-5 L 15-8 8-15 13-15 Girls' Track 55 Final sports banquet at a.h.s. The last Tiger's Sports Banquet honored some recent and former athletic achievements at Atkinson High. Kathy Gil-braiths basketball jersey was retired, as was the football jersey of Mike Hamer, a former standout. Among other honorees, Neal Sherbeyn was chosen Indian Valley All-Conference in boy's basketball, as was Kathy for girl's basketball. Lisa Bickett was honored as the Outstanding Senior Athlete. The tear in the eye of the tiger told the rest. Top: Mr. Shinkevich presides over the banquet. Left: Kathy accepts the MVP award for girls basketball. Right: Neal accepts the same award for boy s basketball. Left: Ted Hamer basks in the glow of Heidi's tribute to him. Right: Lisa Bickett accepts the award for outstanding Senior Athlete. 56 LIGHTS SCENE TAKE 1 6 i A C r i V IT 57 Tigers homecoming 1987 Top row left to right: Tricia Roman. Mike Klockenga, Richie Stuckey, Stacey Roman. Middle Row: Tim Sherbeyn. Gretchen Carmichael. Amy Van Opdorp, Drew Murphy. Bottom Row: Steve Buysse. Heaqther Spence, Crystal Steffen. Joe Van-Vooren. The 1987 Homecoming was anything but traditional. Despite there being no football, Tiger Night or a bonfire, the dance was spectacular. The December Homecoming was cold but things began to get heated up when Magnum Lighting and Sound provided the music for “Fantasy”. As the night began to draw to a close Steve and Gretchen were crowned King and Queen of Atkinson's last Homecoming. King: Steve Buysse Queen: Gretchen Crown bearers: Linsey Nutt, Jon VanOp-Carmichael dorp 58 Homecoming Court 1987 Freshman Attendant: Crystal Steffen and Escort Joe VanVooren Sophomore Attendant Heather Spence and Escort Steve Buysse Junior Attendant Amy VanOpdorp and Escort Drew Murphy Senior Attendant Stacey Roman and Escort Richie Stuckey Senior Attendant Tricia Roman and Escort Mike Klockenga Senior Attendant Gretchen Carmichael and Escort Tim Sherbeyn 59 Life is Top Left: Shall we dance?? Top Right: Get off my toe!! Middle Left: Road Runner' says Beep-Beep. Middle Right: The 3 Amigos!! Above: Flipper” tries to liven up the party. Adjacent Top: What a sweet couple? Far Right: Looks like trouble. Adjacent Bottom: What do we do next? Fantasy Top Left: Life sjust a fantasy!!! Top Right: Justin Mike, Homecoming 87” poster children. Middle Left: I meant dance with me! Middle Top: I’m on candid what? Middle Right: Cortney makes his move. Middle Bottom: How much longer will the fun go on! Bottom Left: Up next ... “Dirty Dancing 61 Sweetheart royalty Left to right: Joe Van Vooren. Stacey Roman, Steve Buysse, Kathy Gilbraith, Tim Sherbeyn, King Drew Murphy. Queen Denise Jiles. Mike Klockenga. Tricia Roman, Rich Stuckey, Liz VanHerzeel. Gretchen Carmichael. Drew Murphy and Gretchen Carmichael Joe Van Vooren and Denise Jiles 62 and their court Rich Stuckey and Liz VanHerzeel Steve Buysse and Stacey Roman i Tim Sherbeyn and Kathy Gilbraith Mike Klockenga and Tricia Roman Upper Left: Words can’t describe ... Upper Right: Steve Buysse never scared to do a little work! Lower Left: Neal J” likes his work slow and easy. Above: A picture is worth a thousand words. 64 The Sweetheart Dance for 1988 was almost not to be. With the departure of the FHA, there was doubt whether or not there would be a dance. But with the help of some concerned students and Mr. Carr the dance was arranged. The Student Council filled the FHA vacancy and was the co-supporter of the dance. The theme for this year’s dance was Hollywood Nights. The gym was decorated in the traditional style with red, white, and black colors. Magnum Lighting and Sound supplied the music. Drew Murphy and Denise Jiles reigned over the Sweetheart Court as King and Queen. Although the crowd was small, a good and memorable time was had by all, during what was to be the last Sweetheart Dance in the history of AHS. “Mr. Crane’’ a success Atkinson High School’s last musical, Mr. Crane of Sleepy Holiow , was performed on April 29 to a large crowd. A take-off of Hawthorne's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , the piece offered comedy, music and romance, staples of any good production. Mr. Johnson and the cast staged a definite success. Top: Dirk sheds some light on the subject. Middle: Keep 'em in line, Mike. Bottom: Play it again. Mr. J. Top: The squeaky wheels get the grease. Middle: The cast is all ears when Mr. J. speaks. Bottom: Justin wants no part of these characters. Top left: I didn't do it! Top right: That look of love. Middle left: The three stooges. Middle right: Tom teaches Ike a lesson. Bottom left: Ike and Dean Roberts. Bottom right: Kathy surrounded by her admirers. “Never say goodbye’’ The 1988 Junior-Senior Prom was small but alot of fun. The theme was Never Say Goodbye' ' which seemed like a perfect end to the 1988 school year. It was held at the Moline Holiday Inn and the colors were blue and silver. The Juniors did a fantastic job of decorating and making the Prom a huge success. Top: And who said that there wasn't any good looking guys at prom? Middle left: Tricia's better side. Middle right: Coool. Dude!! Bottom left: Dennis, can we go home now? My sunburn hurts! Bottom right: Come on Jodi maybe someday Joe will come around. Top left: Tricia really cuts loose at Prom. Top right: Caution: Stud Alert!! Middle left: Oh Jim. no more games. Middle right: Get down girls! Bottom: Everyone enjoys a slow dance. 69 Last class says goodbye Top: Denise and Tricia speak to the audience. Middle: Lisa and Liz leave the crowd misty-eyed. Bottom: Mr. Dolies-lager thanks the community, students, faculty and staff for their commitment to Atkinson High school. The last class graduated from Atkinson High School on May 29, 1988, amid the joy of a new beginning and not a few tears for what had come to an end. Densie Jiles and Tricia Roman spoke to the large audience as representatives of their class of 16 and Lisa Bickett and Liz VanHerzeele sang two very appropriate songs. Among other awards, Gretchen Carmichael received the Susan Carmichael Memorial Scholarship and Joe VanVooren received the Laura Fulton Petersen Memorial Scholarship. Whatever the future holds for the students of Atkinson, we know the memories will be forever sweet. 70 I U CJUL.I SUCI IIN IS ■ Top: Denise and Mike receive the American Legion Award. Middle: The speeches were not all that was windy. Bottom: Joe VanVooren and Kathy Gilbraith receive the Army’s Student-Athlete Award. Congratulations And Good Health! MAXHN H. MCCAW D.O. General Practice Of UHUC LOBBY DRIVE-UP 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 935-6234 ANNAWAN. ILLINOIS - 24 Hour Banking KLAVINE MOTOR CO. 119 S. Center Geneseo 944-2173 105 W. Main St. Geneseo, IL 61254 Ph. 944-4608 ROBINSON’S FARM SERVICE INC. 210 West Railroad Annawan, Illinois 61234 HATZER NORDSTROM EQUIPMENT CO. NEW HOLLAND NEW IDEA DEUTZ GLENCOE KEWANEE DMI TYE ALLIS HEINHOLD HOG MARKET 13091 935-621 7 Atkinson, Illinois HERB VANDERSNICK MANAGER MARV SLEAFORD BUYER BUYING HOGS DAILY 7:30AM - 1PM 309-936-7221 Johnston Lumber Co. Sentry Hardware PAT DOUBLER 1OO W. FRONT ANNAWAN. IL 61234 Telephone 309-935-6126 Brett Van De Woestyne Livestock R.R. 1 Atkinson, II. 936-7151 Alan Thomas J. VanVooren D.M.D. HI QUALITY FORD SALES Sales Atkinson, Illinois Phone: 936-7831 Cars And Trucks (New Used) And Service Thunder Birds Medium Trucks LTDS Mustangs Vans Pick-Ups Heavy Trucks Crown Vies Taurus Tempos Overhauls Tune Ups Brakes Front End Alignment Body Work Painting Exhaust System Truck Testing Towing CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’88 From: LYLE RICK AL DON TERRY EYVONNE Best Wishes Class of '88 DECK PLAZA 1-80 And 82, Geneseo, IL Phone 944-9651 PAT’S AUTO SALES 936-7856 Atkinson 74 THE CELLAR Cocktail Lounge - Banquet Rooms 137 S. State Geneseo 944-2177 ELLIS IMPLEMENT Parts And Repair For Minneapolis Moline Worlds Finest Tractors 936-7566 Atkinson ATKINSON BARBER SHOP Dave Ball-Owner We Appreciate Your 406 State St. ®us'ness- Atkinson Congratulations Seniors Best Wishes From GENESEO JhutVaSut. HARDWARE 944-5105 KiHI MERRY mS m round Stop In And See Our Selections! Downtown Geneseo Open Monday Thru Saturday 9 To 5 P.M. Friday ’Til 8 P.M. NELSON’S FURNITURE RESTORATION Furniture Stripping, Repairs Kefinishing 511 N. Stale Atkinson 936-7432 Congratulations, Graduates! ATKINSON VETERINARY SERVICE Dr. VanLue Dr. Brinkmann Atkinson, Illinois 109 S. State Geneceo, II. 944-5809 Judi Heller John Heller DUTCH VAN ANTWERP General Carpenter 936-7909 Atkinson, Illinois 61235 JOE DeGEETER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Phone 936-7726 ATKINSON. ILLINOIS 61235 m ' Atkinson, IL. lfcicAM nszr lARM Management Fbllow Atkinson High Coverage THEfife? annawanDIlWo 936-7215 Atkinson CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 88 OBRECHT OIL CO. Atkinson 936-7968 The Corner Tap OUTSIDE ROLLE BOLLE COURTS shuffleboard ryy f draft beer — wine - mixeo drinks Jim VenDoPoetyno, Proprietor ATKINSON, ILLINOIS PHONE 8J6-7527 TOM VIC’S PIT STOP DRINKING EST. VANDE ROSTYNE INSURANCE SERVICE 506 N. STATE ATKINSON, IL. 936-7950 101 W. Main St. Atkinson, Illinois 936-7220 CHICAGO-ATKINSON LIVESTOCK MARKET MAPES AGENCY 115 W. Main THE BRANDING IRON Atkinson, IL. ROUTE 6 EAST ATKINSON, IL 61235 KNOBBY’S BARN 111 W. Main Atkinson Phone 944-6155 RINK’S MARKET 109 E. Orange Insurance 936-7700 Real Estate 936-7168 Geneseo 944-6421 DON’S T.V. SERVICE 408 N. State St. Atkinson, IL. ItCJI Quasar. VER STRAETE’S GARAGE 107 E. Exchange St. Atkinson, Illinois 936-7278 ATKINSON GRAIN FERTILIZER, INC. Fertilizer-Grain-Feeds Liquid Fertilizers Nitrogen Solutions Custom Applications Agricultural Chemicals Phone (309)936-7177 (Atkinson) (815) 948-9111 (Hoopole) Dry Store Grand Mix (Bulk Or Bags) Cash Markets Heath Products Purina Chows ATKINSON 936-7353 U!L DeDECKER'S HARDWARE THINK IGA BECAUSE WE THINK OF YOU Whirlpool Ht aiing a cooling JLrnoourTa Lynn Williams Jeff Roman Open Mon-Sat 7AM-6PM Sundays-7AM-1PM PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ATKINSON, IL. GODFATHER BLACHINSKY LAW OFFICES 403 N. STATE WRECKER SERVICE ATKINSON, IL 61235 • Heavy Towing • Auto Towing • Local • L009 (Distance • Road Service • Truck Tires • Truck Reoair • Trailer Repair PHONE 24 HOURS Exit 27 309-936-7475 Atkinson, IL Swede Nelson - Steve Christian Everette E. Snodgrass, Inc. Barry A Jeff Oeneseo, IL Snodgrass (;l09) 944.2022 HILLCREST gffKA 4 SHOPPING CENTER GENESEO, IL. j 944-5373 MAPLE CITY FLORIST GARDEN CENTER Chuck And Mary Lee Oberle 802 S. State St. JSn Geneseo WUw Phone 944-6403 1023 S. Oakwood Geneseo 944-6482 QH Am 00 C xp Copynght «•« Am 0 0 Corp Mpts MN Pumed m U S A • 0s We're glad you're part of the Geneseo school system - Welcome! Keep up with all the events and meetings in the school district's prizewinning voice. fetesrc BRcpubltc. A- CENTRAL £££ BANK At Your Service (coop) Geneseo, Osco, Annawan 101 North State Geneseo, Illinois (309) 944-5601 Member FOIC kSadf 1 Mile East On US Rt. 6 rz: EDI— Geneseo, IL hYlls •OtPOOUNM LENNOX B Insurance Real Estate lohman brothers Benefit Plans Building Public Trust Through Professional Services Geneseo Moline Davenport ROCK ISLAND 78 WIRTH’S Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Geneseo, Illinois 944-4612 MAKI’S Geneseo SUPER °Pen 7 Days VAT TT 6:00 A.M. -VAi U 12:00 P.M. GENESEO DONUT 215 N. State, Geneseo 944-4331 Lunch Served Monday Thru Friday CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1988! MFNB The Farmers National Bank of Geneseo 121 West First, Geneseo, Illinois 61254 Ph. (309) 944-5361 THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF GENESEO Member FDIC Complete Banking Service Since 1876 505 S. State Stow Va 0pd p An aw6a, 2£ TilirJujUi Our Phone: (Home) 935-6386 I'wuuiuj, vhc. (Bus) 936-7766 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’88 JOHNSTON LUMBER CO. Annawan, IL Phone 61234 935-6217 “In Business Since 1900’’ Patrons Huchinson Farm Management Hanford Insurance Company Phone 936-7804 Bank of Atkinson N.A. Atkinson, Illinois • Member FDIC