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

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Marcia Willey was chosen for Girl’s State with Peggy Sellable as her alternate; Gregg Ponder was chosen for Boy’s State. Receiving firsts at the state music contest were Kathy Pourchot, Peggy Schable, Karen Standerfer, and Pam Walkup. Playing in the dance band were Russell Dukeman and Gregg Ponder. Wanda Brown was accompanist for the chorus. Juniors holding offices were: FFA-Dave West, vice-president; Wayne Schable, reporter; Dean Day, sentinel. FHA Theresa Koeberlein, president. GAA Kathy Pourchot, vice-president; Margaret Hendrickson, Kathy Pourchot, and Karen Standerfer, sportheads. Library Club-Marcia Willey, Student Council: Rob Personett served as vice-president of Student Council. Gregg Taylor was awarded the free throw trophy, Rob Personett the rebound trophy and was voted the most valuable player. Honorary co-captains were Lonnie Conner and Rob Personett. Lonnie was fifth in the Okaw Valley Conference scoring and was named to the third All Conference team. In track. Jeff Harshbarger placed first in the high hurdles at the Shelbyville Open. Serving as managers were Lonnie Conner, football; Larry Biggs, Russell Dukeman, Beryl Harshbarger, and Jim Libbin, basketball. Wanda Brown and Kathy Pourchot attended Egyptian Music Camp, while Peggy Schable attended E1U Music Camp. Those attending Fellowship of Christian Athletics Camp were Mark Bragg, Beryl Harshbarger, Jeff Harshbarger, Jim Libbin, Rob Personett, John Quick, Eric Stephenson, and Gregg Taylor. Juniors sponsored the Prom which was held on April 28, 1967 at the Moose Club in Champaign with the theme, “April Love.” Pam Walkup rejoined us after spending her previous year in Japan. Dan Ferguson moved to Champaign and Bill Hare moved to Lovington. Faye Binder dropped out. Advising the class were Mrs. Irene Davenport and Douglas Paris. Starting their final year at A-HHS were eighteen girls and thirty-one boys. Elected to lead the class were Russel Dukeman, president; Rob Personett, vice-president; Kathy Pourchot, secretary and treasurer; Peggy Sellable and Gregg Ponder, Student Council; Wanda Brown and Doug Whitley class reporters. King Rob Personett, crowned Karen Standerfer queen of the 1967-68 homecoming. Grand March leaders were Kathy Pourchot,Peggy Schable, Jeff Harshbarger, and Gregg Taylor. Margaret Hendrickson was senior attendant with her escort, Jim Libbin. The senior float, “Happiness is Homecoming,” received first place. Varsity cheerleaders were Kathy Pourchot, Peggy Schable, and captain Karen Standerfer. AT-TO-HI editorial staff writers were Keith Casteel, Pam Walkup and Karen Standerfer, co-editors: Jim Libbin, sports editor and Student Council representative; Jim Crowe, and Marcia Willey. Production staff members were Cindy Chambers, Pam Adams, Theresa Koeberlein, Connie Patrick, Marsha Reisner. Seniors holding offices were: band, Gregg Ponder, president; Russell Dukeman, vice-president; Karen Standerfer, secretary and treasurer;Kathy Pourchot,Student Council. FFA, Wayne Schable, president; Dave West, vice-president. Dean Day, reporter; Ted Lust, sentinel. FHA, Theresa Koeberlein, president; Rose Ann Hannon, vice-president; Theresa was also elected a sectional officer. GAA, Margaret Hendrickson, president ;Cindy Chambers, song leader; Connie Patrick and Margaret Hendrickson, sportheads. Lettermen’sClub, Gregg Taylor, president; Jim Libbin, secretary-treasurer. Library Club, Marcia Willey, president; Pam Walkup, Student Council. Student Council, Rob Personett, president; Keith Casteel, vice-president; Karen Standerfer, secretary. Keith was also chosen vice-president of the Okaw Valley Student Council. Serving as sports managers were: Mark Bragg, Greg Traxler, football; Russell Dukeman and Jim Libbin, basketball. Eric Stephenson received the tackle trophy and shared co-captain honors with Jeff Harshbarger. Neil Cox was awarded the free throw trophy and was voted the most valuable player; Rob Personett was awarded the rebound trophy and shared co-captain honors with Gregg Taylor. Karen Kauffman was awarded the Homemaker of Tomorrow Award given by Betty Crocker. Wanda Brown accompanied chorus and dance band. Other members of dance band included Russell Dukeman and Gregg Ponder. The Senior class play, ‘The Skin of our Teeth,” was given on April 19. Receiving firsts at contest were Karen Standerfer, Kathy Pourchot, Peggy Schable, trio; Kathy Pourchot and Marcia Willey, duet. The seniors were guests of the Juniors at Prom on April 26. It was held at the Moose Club in Champaign with the theme being, “Love Is Blue.” Gained during the year was Jim Slade. Named valedictorian was Keith Casteel with Jim Libbin salutatorian. The Arion award was presented to Gregg Ponder. Elected to the National Honor Society were Keith Casteel, Jim Libbin, Rob Personett, Gregg Ponder, Kathy Pourchot, Karen Standerfer, Gregg Taylor and Marcia Willey. 27

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CLASS HISTORY The first class to begin high school at Atwood-Hammond after the remodeling had been completed, contained twenty-three girls and thirty-seven boys. Keith Casteel was elected president; Lonnie Conner, vice-president; Kathy Pourchot, secretary;and Peggy Sellable, treasurer. Representing the class on Student Council were Karen Standerfer and Rob Personett. AT-TO-H1 class reporters were Marcia Willey and Doug Whitley. Initiation was held during the last part of September with the girls wearing long underwear and the boys wearing white shirts and shorts. Elected as junior varsity cheerleaders were Bunny Dick and Peggy Schable, with Kathy Pourchot as twirler. Karen Standerfer was homecoming attendant with Lonnie Conner as her escort. The freshman float. “We’ll Execute the Knights,” was awarded fourth place. Gregg Taylor lettered in track his first year, while Jeff Leisner served as track manager. Karen Standerfer, Jim Libbin, Marcia Willey, and Wanda Brown received firsts at the state music contest. Gregg Ponder played in the dance band. The Freshman basketball team placed third in the Unity Freshman Tournament. During the year we gained Robert Gulley from Kentucky, Jerry Trotter from Arthur, and Dave West from Tennessee. We lost Kirk Wunnenburg to Cincinnati, Ohio, Sharon Briggs to Pennsylvania, Bunny Dick to California, Peggy Smith to Champaign, and Edward Sample dropped. Freshman class advisers were Mrs. Wanda Newlin and Bob Williams. Twenty-five girls and thirty-eight boys returned their sophomore year. Keith Casteel was elected president; Jim Libbin, vice-president; Kathy Pourchot, secretary; Peggy Schable, treasurer. Representing the class on Student Council were Karen Standerfer and Rob Personett. Karen Kauffman and John Quick served the class as AT-TO-F11 reporters, while Marcia Willey and Doug Whitley wrote as at-large reporters. Junior varsity cheerleaders were Kathy Pourchot, Karen Standerfer, with Peggy Schable serving as captain. Homecoming attendant was Peggy Schable escorted by Jeff Harshbarger. The sophomore float, “Tip-a-Canoe-and Redskins Too,” received first place. Russell Dukeman served the FFA as secretary, and Doug Whitley served as president of the newly formed chess club. Attending conservation camp at S1U were Beryl Harshbarger, Jeff Harshbarger, Mark Bragg, and Russell Dukeman. Connie Patrick and Kathy Pourchot attended GAA camp at Bloomington, Illinois. Serving as sports managers were Keith Casteel, Beryl Harshbarger, Jim Libbin, and Eric Stephenson, basketball; Danny Ferguson and Bob Randolph, football; Larry Biggs and Doug Sims, track. Wanda Brown, Peggy Schable and Marcia Willey received firsts at the state music contest. Gregg Ponder also played in the dance band. Gained during the year were Sandra Crook and Judy Kibler. Shirley Buckley moved to Boody, Illinois, while Sally Chandler, Dennis Day, Kathy Garrett, Jim Mann, W.V. Patrick, Eddie Sample, and Sharon Conour dropped. Sophomore class advisers were Mr. Robert Ryburn and Mrs. Lucie Merrill. The class of 1968 returned their junior year with nineteen girls and thirty-two boys. Class officers were Jim Libbin, president; Russell Dukeman, vice-president; Beryl Harshbarger, treasurer; Gregg Taylor, secretary. Student Council representatives were Keith Casteel and Karen Standerfer. Junior attendant was Kathy Pourchot with Jeff Harshbarger as her escort. The float, Beat ’em to the Ball, received second place. Varsity cheerleaders were Kathy Pourchot, Peggy Schable, and Karen Standerfer. All three attended cheerleading camp. Writing for the AT-TO-H1 were Keith Casteel, Jim Libbin, and Pam Walkup. Serving on production staff were Cindy Chambers, Jim Crowe, Rose Ann Hannon, Margaret Hendrickson, and Marsha Reisner. Magazine captains were Neil Cox and Doug Whitley. High salesmen were Mark Bragg and Jeff Leisner. Doug Whitley was chosen Post editor; Wanda Brown, assistant editor; Keith Casteel, advertising manager; Larry Biggs, assistant advertising manager; Beryl Harshbarger, business manager; Marcia Willey, literary editor; Karen Kauffman, assistant literary editor; Peggy Schable, subscription manager. The junior plays, “The Happy Journey from Trenton to Camden,” and “The Long Christmas Dinner” were given November 18, 1966. 26

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SENIOR PLAY Beginning upper left, clockwise: Peggy Schable, Karen Kauffman, Keith Casteel, Beryl Harshbar-ger. Bob Randolph, Doug Whitley, Cindy Chambers, Pam Walkup, Karen Standerfer, Jim Libbin, Jo Smith, Connie Patrick, Jim Libbin, Neil Cox, Doug Whitley, Gregg Taylor, Kathy Pourchot, Beryl Harshbarger. Opposite page, from upper left, clockwise: Jeff Harshbarger, Lonnie Conner, Jeff Leisner, Gregg Ponder, Kathy Pourchot, Marcia Willey, Kenny Bragg, Mark Bragg, Eric Stephenson, Gregg Ponder, Theresa Koeberlein, David West, Pam Adams, Lonnie Conner, Margaret Hendrickson, Russell Dukeman, Ted Lust, Jim Crowe, Jerri Kearns, Rose Ann Hannon, John Quick, Jeff Harshbarger, Jeff Leisner, Marcia Willey, John Quick. 28