Atwood Hammond High School - Post Yearbook (Atwood, IL)

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Class History On August 31, 1961, fifty-one wide-eyed fresh- Merle Garrett, Charles Provine, and Sue Collins dropped men entered A-HHS for the first time. out. Elected as the first class president was Gaye Jurgens, with vice president, Tony Taylor; secretary, John Schable; and treasurer, George Pourchot. Elected to Student Council were Danny Powell and Sue Pederson. AT-TO-HI reporters were Sue Blaney and Tony Taylor. Gaye Jurgens and Doris Hatchel were elected B-team cheerleaders. Homecoming attendant Sue Blaney chose Gale Luck as her escort. That year they lost Amber Carpenter, Guy Elder, Grand McLeod, Pat Hayes, Nancy Harrison, and Mardel Nunn. Vada Sample, Bill Gentry, and Raymond Bass dropped out. Jane Born was GAA camp representative. Initiation was held early in September. The return party was given March 26, 1962, in the form of a Mickey Mouse Show. Class advisers were Miss Joyce Forsythe and Mr. C. E. Rogers. In September 1962, they returned as sophomores. George Pourchot was chosen to lead the class as president, along with Susan Schable, vice president; Sandy Simmons, secretary; and Steve Kiley, treasurer. Elected to Student Council with holdover Danny Powell, was Debbie Reeder. AT-TO-HI reporters were Tony Taylor and Sandy Simmons. Also serving on the editorial staff were Cindy Murphy, cartoons; Gene Yoachum, assistant sports editor; and Ray Willoughby, band reporter. J. V. cheerleaders were Gaye Jurgens, captain, and Sue Blaney. Sue Collins and Sue Blaney twirled in marching band. Steve Kiley and Danny Powell lettered in football while Bob Moody was the only sophomore lettering in track. Susan Schable was chosen sophomore attendant with escort Aaron Romine. That year the Sophomores won first prize for their Homecoming float, an elephant. Serving as organization officers were: Jane Born, GAA treasurer; Sally Helfrich, FHA treasurer; and Steve Kiley, band Student Council representative. That year the class lost Neil Montgomery, Judy Gunter, and Mike Bishop, who moved. Richard Conour, Debbie Reeder was selected to attend GAA camp. Class advisors were Mrs. Louise Bean and Mr. Oscar Brewer. As juniors they numbered fifty-five. Elected as officers were Tony Taylor, president; John Schable, vice president; Sue Pederson, secretary; and Gaye Jurgens, treasurer. Danny Powell was Student Council holdover with Susan Schable the elected representative. Other members of Student Council were Steve Kiley, president and Jane Born, GAA representative. Gaye Jurgens, Sue Blaney, and Sandy Simmons served as varsity cheerleaders. Sue Blaney and Debbie Reeder were twirlers in marching band. AT-TO-HI writers were Jane Born, Tony Taylor, Steve Kiley, Sue Blaney. Gene Yoachum, Cindy Murphy, Bob Stiehl, Sally Helfrich, and Susan Schable. Serving on production staff were Sally Helfrich, Jane Born, and Gaye Jurgens. Juniors holding offices in various other activities were Sally Helfrich, FHA treasurer; Sue Pederson, GAA vice president: Sandy Simmons, GAA treasurer; Bill Sims, Library Club secretary-treasurer; Dale Arnett, FFA secretary; and Bob Moody, FFA treasurer. Elected to POST Staff were: Gaye Jurgens, editor; Jane Born, assistant editor; Cindy Murphy, literary editor; Sue Pederson, subscription manager; Sue Blaney. assistant subscription manager; Linda Killen, advertising manager; Sandy Rees, assistant advertising manager; John Schable, business manager; and Craig Chapman, photographer. Lettering in football were: Danny Powell, George Pourchot, Darrell Crist, Steve Kiley, Bob Moody, Ray Willoughby, Alan Schultz. Gaye Jurgens was chosen junior attendant with Danny Powell her escort. The junior float, Non-stop to Victory , placed second in the Homecoming parade. Bob Moody was the only junior to letter in basketball. Craig Chapman. Bob Moody, Danny Powell, and Ray Willoughby lettered in track. State band contest winners were Bob Stiehl. cornet solo; Chris Wunnenberg, vocal solo; and the Woodsmen quartet, Bob Stiehl, Steve Kiley, Ray Willoughby, and Chris Wunnenberg.

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 CHRIS WUNNENBERG Band 1,2.3,4; Chorus 1.2,3,4; Track 3.4; Football 4; Class President 4; Class Play 3.4. LESTER ROBERT WOLFE FFA 1,2,3,4. 1965 GENE YOACHUM Football 1,2.3,4; Class Play 3.4; Magazine Sales Captain 3; Track 1.2; AT-TO-HI 2.3. 4.

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That year they lost Diane Dallas and Doris Hatchel to Tuscola, Anita McMillan to Arthur, and Pat Crowder and Jewell Hinds took a correspondence course to graduate in 1964. May 1, the Prom was given in honor of the seniors at the Hotel Orlando in Decatur. Sue Blaney was chosen as representative to Girl’s State of which she was elected governor. Cindy Murphy and Sue Pederson attended GAA Camp. That summer Bob Stiehl toured Europe with the Youth Band of America. Class advisers were Mrs. Irene Davenport and Mr. David Dunscomb. In the fall of ’64 they returned forty-nine strong. Carol Farris moved to Chicago and Martha Chesnut came from Kentucky. They elected Chris Wunnenberg, president; Danny Powell, vice president; John Schable, treasurer; and Cindy Murphy, secretary. Representing the class on Student Council were Gaye Jurgens and George Pourchot. Also serving on Student Council were Steve Kiley. president; Jane Born, band, and Patsy Reisner GAA. Gaye Jurgens, captain; Sandy Simmons, and Sue Blaney again cheered on the varsity squad. Head majorette Debbie Reeder was the lone twirler in marching band. King Danny Powell crowned Susan Schable. who was chosen to reign as Homecoming Queen. Grand march leaders were Gaye Jurgens, Sue Blaney. George Pourchot, and Darrell Crist. Sandy Simmons was senior attendant, escorted by Chris Wunnenberg. AT-TO-H1 writers were Sally Helfrich and Sue Blaney, co-editors; Susan Schable, Jane Born, Steve Kiley, Gene Yoachum. Charles Sharp, and Bob Stiehl. Seniors on production staff were: Jeanne Scheffer, editor; Susan Schable, Glenda Beck, Linda Nichell, Wanda Amick, and Carolyn Lowder. Danny Powell, George Pourchot, Darrell Crist. Steve Kiley, Bob Moody. Chris Wunnenberg, Gene Yoachum, Alan Schultz, Ray Willoughby, and Tom Badger lettered in football. Lettering in basketball were Steve Kiley, Ray Willoughby. George Pourchot, John Schable, and Craig Chapman. Track lettermen were Steve Kiley, Ray Willoughby, Darrell Crist, Alan Schultz, Craig Chapman, and Danny Powell. Seniors holding offices in organizations were: Student Council: Steve Kiley, president; Susan Schable, secretary; Danny Powell, treasurer; band: John Schable, president; Bob Stiehl. vice president; Susan Schable, secretary-treasurer; Jane Born, Student Council; FHA: Gaye Jurgens, president; Sue Blaney. vice president; Linda Killen, treasurer; Sally Helfrich. secretary; FFA: Dale Arnett, president; Bob Moody, treasurer; Wayne Lindstrom, reporter. The seniors gave their play Fireman, Save My Child! on April 23, 1965. State contest winners were Bob Stiehl, cornet solo; Chris Wunnenberg, vocal solo; The Woodsmen, vocal quartet; Bob Stiehl, Cindy Murphy, and Chris Wunnenberg, cornet quartet; Jane Born, Debbie Reeder, and Gaye Jurgens, vocal ensemble; Ray Willoughby, horn trio. Bob Stiehl received the Arion Award for being the most outstanding senior band member. May 14, the Prom was held in honor of the seniors at the Moose Hall in Champaign. Chosen for the National Honor Society were Terry Martin. Steve Kiley, Chris Wunnenberg. John Schable, George Pourchot. Danny Powell, and Ray Willoughby. Steve Kiley received the SAR Award and Susan Schable won the DAR award. Baccalaureate was held Sunday evening, May 23, and final commencement exercises were held Tuesday. May 25. Out of the original fifty-one freshmen, forty-seven were graduated. Class president, Chris Wunnenberg, introduced the speakers. Steve Kiley, saluta-torian, gave the welcome and valedictorian, Terry Martin, gave the farewell. Susan Schable gave the class prophecy. Bob Steihl played a cornet solo, and the Woodsmen provided musical entertainment. Legion Award honors went to Steve Kiley and Susan Schable.