Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1974 volume:

The, 1974 BIM is dedicated to Merle Taylor who has added many happy and funny memories to the Senior Class of ’74 . BIM 1974 Bement High School Bement, Illinois Table of Contents Administration .. ... .3 Athletics .. .11 Organizations ... .. .29 Activities .. .45 Underclassmen .. .. .57 Seniors . . .69 3 Administrators Keep School System Dear Students: I am thankful for the opportunity to write a note for the BIM. This affords me the opportunity to thank the seniors and all other students for this, my first year here. You, the seniors, are entering a world that is more fascinating and challenging than at any time in history. Through further education, honest effort, and loyalty to your country, each of you should contribute much to the society in which you will live. The Class of 1974 has contributed greatly to our school program through its leadership. The student council members, class officers, editors, cheerleaders and athletes have set an outstanding example for future classes. Sincerely, Roy B. Belcher Superintendent I wish to say Thank you to the class of 74 . Thank you for your smiles and good humor. Thank you for your fine citizenship. Thank you for your loyal school spirit. Thank you for your excellence in the classroom. Thank you for your contributions to our sports program. Thank you for sharing the last four years with us at BHS. T.R. Hensley Principal 4 Running Smoothly Board of Education: Front Row: Jack McHale, Gaylord Hendrix, William Gorrell, Vice-President; Ray Walsh. Row 2: Robert Jones, Larry Bartram, Secretary; Max Moore, President. 0L, Eileen Rogers, High School Secretary, takes a breather from her busy schedule. Faculty Lends Helping A frequent position for Carlysle Browning is at the piano during band. Don’t you dare! ” Coach Ron Clausing relaxes before basketball practice. Hand to Students Listening carefully, Carol Drayton directs vocal music. IA teacher Dennis Gatchel is ready for a new day. Virginia Dare prepares for tomorrow’s French classes. English teacher Kathy Flood leaves with papers to grade. Mildred Fish is nurse and cafeteria director for BHS. Coaches confer on a strategic play. 7 Teachers Extend Effort to A LeFever. Minnie Gudauskas encourages the use of the media center. Sonya Phillis enjoys the ART of teaching. new face in American Problems is Kent A smiles adds to Mike Jurgens math classes. Jeff Lindsey cuts up in biology class. 8 Promote Student Activities John Wingle reviews math and science curricul English IV teacher Donna Sharp relaxes between classes. Eleanor Sikes, guidance counselor, checks test scores. Merle Taylor greets business education students. Familiar Faces Reappear Behind the Scenes Cooks: Mary Miles, Vilma Redman, Frances Adams, Peggy Rumple, and Bertha Olinger. Janitors: James Bowlin, Clyde Wrench, Richard Mulvan- Bus Drivers: First Row: Darrell Fogerson, Dave Hamilton, ey, and Robert McCabe. Carlton Ganley. Row Two: Robert Jones, Jane Bradley, Duane Bowdre. 10 Bulldogs Finish Strong Front Row: Sam Postlewait, J.O. Johnson, Greg Scott, Howard Lust, Bill Gorrell, Kenny Strohl, Dan Foran. Row Two: Brian Belcher, Gary Whalen, Rick Bentley. Garry Plummer, Mark Somers, Mark Spalding, Randy Hinton, Kim Barnstable. Row Three: Coach Gene Schnierle, Coach Joe Airsman, Jeff McCabe, Barry Plummer, Gary Jennings, Andy Foran, Jeff Wright, Randy Shumard, Marty Hinton, Head Coach Mike Jurgens. Row Four: Charlie Flenniken, Bill Walsh, Scott Stone, Zane Giannonatti, Dave Rutledge, Mike Burgess, Rick Edwards, Rich Walsh, Les Jennings, Dave Burton. Head Coach Mike Jurgens, Line Coach Gene Schnierle, Backfield Coach Joe Airsman. Bement Opponents 0 Gibson City 35 14 Jamacia 18 13 Homer 20 14 Oakland 19 15 Arthur 14 14 Villa Grove 12 22 Newman 36 32 Cerro Gordo 22 29 Atwood-Hammond 14 12 Tie for Second Debbie Tiffin drew this likeness of a Bulldog in the Varsity This player was ready for action in the Homecoming game, locker room. Football 73” The 1973 football season was one of almost for Bement's Bulldogs. The team posted a 4-5 overall record; a record that was almost 7-2. In conference play Bement recorded a 4-3 slate which was good for a share of second place. The Bulldogs almost won it all; their record could have been 6-1 just as easily as 4-3. The almosts in our season were provided in the second, third, and fourth games of the season against Jamacia, Homer, and Oakland. Bement dropped all three of these games in the last 40 seconds of play, two of them on fourth and goal situations. Couple these defeats with our opening debacle at Gibson City and you have the lowest point in Bement's 1973 season. The Bulldogs bounced back with two tough victories over Arthur and Villa Grove. It was the first time in 13 years that Bement had beaten the Grovers, and things were looking up for Bement. The Homecoming game against Newman proved to be the biggest single disappointment of the season for the Bulldogs. Bement blew a 14-0 first quarter lead, and Newman took to the air for the final three quarters to pin a 36-22 defeat on the Bulldogs. The offense, which had been sputtering in early season, erupt- Rich Walsh applied the final crunch to Jeff Moery's tackle. Mr. Jurgens lets his opinion be known. Jeff McCabe and Les Jennings are about to combine on a handoff. Bill Walsh gets help from several purple jerseys on this tackle. 13 Zane Giannonatti, Junior Half-back--First Team All-Conference Running Back--958 yds. rushing, a new Bement record. Charles Flenniken (40) has a slight mishap on Homecoming. Rick Bentley looks on. Bill Gorrell, Senior Guard and Linebacker--First Team All-Con-ference Guard and Linebacker; All Area Guard and Linebacker, Champaign Courier--Most Valuable Player. ed in the Bulldog's final two games. Bement outscored Cerro Gordo's Broncos 32-22, and then the Bulldogs pasted Atwood-Hammond's Rajahs 29-14 in the season finale. The change in Bement's season came just before the game with eventual conference champion, Oakland. Head coach, Mike Jurgens installed a Power I offense, and Bement was never held to under 200 yards rushing in any game after the switch. The contributions to an individual player's character or the lessons gridiron competition taught to the 1973 Bement players and fans will be reflected in the deeds of these people in years to come. Whether this was a winning or losing season will depend on the deeds of these people. Dave Rutledge, Sr. Center and Def. Tackle--First Team All-Conference; All Area Def. Tackle, Champaign Courier and Decatur Herald--Tri-Cap-tain. Marty Hinton picks Atwood re-j ceiver up off his feet. Coach talks strategy. Italian Stallion � strikes again. Strategy worked. Bill Walsh, Sr. Noseguard and Off. End--First Team All-Conf.; All Area, Champaign Courier and Decatur Herald--Tri-Captain. Offensive line gets set as Jennings barks out the signals. Bullpups Record .500 Season Front Row: Billy Brewer, Ken Strohl, Mark McHale, Bob Smith, Todd Brittenham, John Fair, Steve Cheek. Row Two: Steve Ard, Jeff Johnson, Russ Strack, Carl Porter, Darrell Wallace, Bob Brewer, Ron Morgan. Row Three: Andy Lamb, Tom Lamb, Cary Hinton, Tom Kirwin, Mark Bradley, Tom Phillips, Mike Bales, Dave Tarboe, Howard Lust, Wayne Nash, Coach Jeff Lindsey, Coach Dennis Gatchel. Row Four: Bob Thompson, Brian Kirwin, Gary Jennings, Scott Stone, Allan Plummer, Clay Eckstein, Bob Roux, Jim Byerline. Junior Varsity defense lines up. Three freshman gang up on Monticello runner. Dave Jarboe heaves a long one. Bill Brewer applies the final blow to this tackle. Mark McHale shows classic form as he eludes tacklers. 15 MVP, John Harshbarger, All-Conference Forward, lead scoring with a 22.9 game average. He was named as Forward to the News-Gazette and the Courier's All-Area Teams and given honorable mention on Chicago Daily News All-State Team. Late Surge Gives Cagers Head Coach Ron Clausing had his Several heartstoppers went the third winning season in as many wrong way for Junior Varsity years at BHS. Coach John Wingle. VARSITY TEAM RECORD 16-10 BULLDOGS OPPONENTS OPPONENTS 56 Fisher 54 69 Lovington 47 81 Newman 64 81 Arthur 61 59 Oakland 50 53 Cerro-Gordo 76 59 Farmer City-Mans field 70 56 LeRoy 62 63 Paxton 57 66 Atwood-Hammond 63 60 Deland-Weldon 47 64 Villa Grove 62 47 Homer 59 55 Arthur 46 48 Oakland 64 63 Oakland 54 28 Homer 67 49 Atwood-Hammond 56 42 Cerro Gordo 70 43 Villa Grove 55 71 Atwood -Hammond 70 60 Homer 56 70 Newman 49 48 Farmer City-Mansfield 47 66 Argenta-Oreana 55 62 St. Theresa 83 Dave Bird Rutledge, center, grabbed Jeff Cottontop McCabe, guard, set a Crazy Chris Wildman, center, 280 caroms to lead Bulldog rebounders. new BHS record for steals leading in as- finished strong contributing to the sists. overall team effort. Les Jennings, Junior Guard and Forward Randy Hinton, Junior Guard Bill Blickhan, Junior Forward Bullpups’ Record Doesn’t Tell the Story-Close Games Make the Difference Mike Bales, Junior Varsity's leading scorer, draws a 3 point play on a breakaway. Jeff Scott sends one goalward in a freshmen game with Art hur. Junior Varsity Team Record 5-14 BULLPUPS OPPONENTS OPPONENTS 49 Fisher 38 62 Lovington 59 36 Newman 45 49 Arthur 45 43 Oakland 61 59 Cerro Gordo 67 48 Atwood-Hammond 50 65 Deland-Weldon 58 44 Villa Grove 46 54 Homer 61 52 Arthur 65 34 Oakland 56 37 Cerro Gordo 52 50 Villa Grove 53 34 Atwood-Hammond 48 31 Homer 50 60 Newman 44 44 Farmer City-Mans field 66 56 Newman 62 Bill Brewer, freshman floorleader, groups his charges for the attack. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Debbie Bates Sandy Fendley Julie DeVincent Julie Foran If I were not a cheerleader . . . Smile, we had a victory! Cheerleaders Go Straight Julie Foran paints a Bulldog victory! To the Top with Spirit Varsity Cheerleaders Debbie Clark Norine McHale Sue Doenitz Pauline McHale Debbie Tiffin Eat, drink and be merry at the LOVC The perfect Bulldog! hospitality room! 21 Coach Gatchel yells instructions Bottom Row: Cary Hinton, Ron Morgan, John Fair, Bill Gorrell, Dave Poundstone. to his wrestler during the Bement Second Row: Wayne Nash, Gary Whalen, Jeff Wright, Barry Plummer, Coach Gatchel. vs. Argenta meet. Top Row: Zane Giannonatti, Kenny Marshall, Mark Spalding, Scott Stone. Stone Goes to State Scott Stone, Sophomore, after qualifying at District and Sectional held at Unity, moved on to the State Championship held at the Assembly Hall and was defeated 1-0 by the State Champion. Senior, Jeff Wright, defeats Argenta wrestler. Diamond Kings Seek Repeat Title Left: Senior John Hash’' Harshbarger un leashes one of his lightning quick fast-balls. Above: Hash smacks the home-run that ended a seven run, seventh inning rally against Newman. Senior assistant coach and pinch runner, Marty Hinton (Left), brings a run home against Newman while Head Coach Mike Jurgens (Center) watches action at first base. Senior relief pitcher Randy Hansome Ransom” Dyar (Above) breaks off one of his special junk curves. Junior shortstop Randy Hinton (Below) lets one go. Junior catcher Jeff Moery (Above) is set for the snap throw that baserunners are leary of. Senior King of the Swat” Dave Bird” Rutledge (Right) heads for first after collecting another hit. Bement was the first round league leader, and hopefully they'll retain the crown. Thinclads Nab Second Place Dave Burton shows us the form that sent him to a school record of 37' 11 in the triple jump. Dave Rutledge was second in the County shotput and fourth in the Conference; he was fourth in the County discus and fifth in the Conference. Jeff Wright set a new school record of 51. 1 seconds in the 440 dash. Jeff won first in 440 at Arthur Invitational; second in 440 at Area Best Meet, the Conference Meet, and the Piatt County Meet; and 4th in 440 at the District Meet. Jeff led the 74 track squad in total points scored. Bulldog tracksters show off the second place trophy earned in the conference meet. Head Coach Gene Schnierle and Assistant Coach Jeff Lindsey confer with managers Cary Hinton and Wayne Nash during the Cerro Gordo Invitational. John Harshbarger was second in the discus at the Arthur Invitational and Piatt County Meets and third in the Conference Meet. He was also a member of the 440 and 880 yard relay teams. Brian Belcher passes the baton to a determined Jeff Moery. Brian and Jeff were both members of two relay foursomes. Brian the 880 and 440 and Jeff the 440 and mile. Jeff Moery and Les Jennings engage in a duel to the death between events. Moery is still very determined. Distance Aces Les Jennings and Kim Barnstable. Kim was fourth in the County Meet in the 2 mile. Les was first in Conference 2 mile and second in the County. Zane Giannonatti was first in the 880 run at the Arthur Invitational and second in the 880 at the Conference and County Meets. Zane was first in the County high jump and third in the Conference. Randy Hinton was first in the Conference and County pole vault and third at the Arthur Invitational. Randy was second in the Conference mile and third in the County mile. Gary Waldo Whalen was fourth in the Conference high hurdles and second in the County highs. He was second in the County low hurdles and third in the Conference 440 yard dash, Girls’ Interscholastic Competition Makes School History Front Row: Sandy Fendley, Carol Roux, Connie Morris, Carol Lietz, Vicki Bentley. Row Two: Debbie Bettis, Sue Doenitz, Linda Weakley, Donna Tiffin, Diane LeCrone, Sandy Strinko. Row Three: Nancy Guffey, Norine McHale, Jodi Camden, Tonya McCoppin, Janet Walsh, Debbie Miles, Pauline Mchale, Mrs. Bolsen. Diane LeCrone serves to opponents. Mrs. Bolsen advised the team. For the first time in the history of Be-ment High, girls participated in volleyball competition with other schools. The interest and enthusiasm was overwhelming. Norine McHale, Pauline Mc-Hale, Vicki Bentley, Sandy Fendley, and Linda Weakley lettered--ending the season with a 3-2 match record. Sandy Strinko returns serve. Carol Roux gets ready to return the ball. 26 Feminine Touch Added to Basketball Left to Right: Mary Tucker, Nancy Guffey, Donna Tiffin, Norine McHale, Diane LeCrone, Betty Ayers, Sally Hillard, Debbie Tiffin, Debbie Clark, Pauline McHale, Sandy Strinko, Sandy Fendley, Tonya Mc-Coppin, Manager; Mrs. Bolsen, Center. 27 With great enthusiasm, BHS girls raced to a victorious track record being undefeated as a team throughout the track season. The ‘74 season was highlighted when Senior Nancy Guffy placed 4th in state discus competition. Lecrone Guffey to State 28 Kim and Renee, Seniors, head Annual Sales. Junior staff members pose in a relaxed manner oblivious to the hassling deadlines ahead. BIM Staff Records Memories with Pictures Senior editors and staff members gather for a final group shot before Editor Annette Foran explains the scaleograph to Bet-attempting another deadline. ty Avers, 75 Co-Editor. Linda Weakley, 75 Co- Editor, looks for ideas. Bulldogs’ Bark Catches News and Views Front Row: Freshmen, Sophomore Reporters: Julia Wall, Teresa Bartram, Linda Walsh, Connie Morris, Julie DeVincent, Debbie Bettis. Row Two: Lori Miller, Jodi Camden, Janet Walsh, Amy Gallivan, Darrell Wallace, Julie Wallace, Debbie Jordan, Sandy Fendley. Below Right: Donna Tiffin, Assistant Editor; Peggy Crim, Co-Editor; Mrs. Flood, Advisor; Annette Foran, Photographer; Kim Barnstable, Co-Editor. Sitting: Senior, Junior Reporters; Sue Doenitz, Anita De-pew, Susan Marker. Standing: Tonya McCoppin, Marty Hinton, Renee Buckner, Becky Romack. Females Answer B-Club’s Roll Call John Harshbarger, President, led B-Club through its activities for the year. Jeff McCabe, Vice-President, was standing by to take over in case of John's absence. JeffMoery, Secretary-Treasurer, handled the records for the club. For the first time, girls who lettered were allowed membership in the club. Members of B-Club were Bill Walsh, Bill Gorrell, Rick Bentley, Dave Rutledge, Charles Flenniken, Dave Burton, Jeff Wright, Randy Shumard, Kim Barnstable, Randy Dyar, Dan Foran, Mark Spalding, Sam Postlewait, Chris Wildman, Francis Lincicum, Marty Hinton, Rich Walsh, Randy Hinton, Gary Whalen, Gary Plummer, Scott Stone, Ken Strohl, Doug Stoeger, Howard Lust, Steve Bates, J.O. Johnson, Mike Burgess, Zane Giannonatti, John Fair, Russ Strack, Tom Bales, Bill Blickhan, and the girls who lettered during the year. 132 Variety Key to GAA Success Officers: FYont Row: C. Whaley, Sec. Tr.; T. McCoppin, Pres.; Advisor, Mrs. Bolsen; N. Guffey, V-Pres.; L. Miller, Points Ch. Back Row: C. Perry, C. Kirwan, T. Bartram, Mary Tucker, Sp. Head. Front Row: Diane LeCrone, Beth Gallivan, Betty Ayers, Sally Hillard, Becky Stevens. Back Row: Pauline Mc-Hale, Susan Marker, Becky Romack, Susan Jay, Julie Wallace, Julia Wall, Judy Sharp. On Beam: Dawn Hixson, Kay Fleming. On Mat: Becky Phil brook, Cindy Kirwan, Jane Wrench, Diane Roberts, Debbie Bettis, Linda Weakley. Julie Bentley, Kim Rodgers, Robin Hargrave, Cindy Kirwan, Brenda Weakley, Cathy Perry. Front Row: Nancy Fisher, Barb Whalen. Second Row: Cathy Buckner, Cathy Tempel. Third Row: Anita Depew, Peggy Guffey, Debbie Miles, Ann Selle, Connie Morris. Fourth Row: Peggy Malone, Nancy Guffey, Pam Danenhower, Pam Brennan. Front Row: Peggy Crim, Julie Daniels, Sue Bentley, Debbie Bates, Sandy Fendley, Candy Baier. Back Row: Sandy Strinko, Jodi Camden, Becky Einhorn, Vera Brungardt. Left to Right: Becky McCabe, Carol Roux, Linda Walsh, Cathy Lust, Sue Doenitz, Karen McCabe, Julie Dyar, Norine McHale, Debbie Crim, Janet Walsh, Pam Brackett, Brenda Dodge, Susan Hendrix. 33 Officers: Kristi Whaley, Sec. -Treas. , Allan Par rish, Pres. , Kim Barnstable, Vice-Pres. , relax at the Roman Banquet. Marty Hinton led the bidding at the Slave Auction. Sandy Strinko and Gary Whalen were crowned Calpurnia and Ceasar. Romans Auction Slaves for Banquet (Below:) Mrs. Dare was in charge of pinning togas on the President of Latin Club and guests. (Below right:) Dave Burton wears a tag that his masters made. French Club-First Row: B. Stevens, P. Crim, D. Crim, S. Hendrix, C. Roux, C. Hinton, B. McCabe, R. Hargrave. Second Row: S. Jay, G. Ose-land, S. Syfert, T. Williams, S. Marker, N. Fisher, K. Rogers, J. Camden, C. Lust, L. Walsh. Third Row: D. Jordan, M. Wilkinson, C. Phil-brook, B. Gallivan, B. Ayers, D. Bates, J. Wall, B. Kirwan, J. Harper, Miss Sharp and Mrs. Dare Advisors. A Taste of “French Living” Darrell Wallace and Nancy Fisher arrived as Raggedy Ann and Andy. Jodi Camden, Linda Walsh, and Kim Rogers carefully count each cotton ball to see if they win the prize. Future Farmers Increase In Number Roger Hendrix, Treasurer; Ron Medaris, Vice-President; Ran- Roger Hendrix and Ron Medaris total seed sales. FFA of- dy Schumard, President; Zane Giannonatti, Secretary; Mr. ficers, at right, were Curtis Durbin, Reporter; Adams, Advisor. Front Row: Dan Foran, Wayne Nash, Scott Stone, Tim Lamb, Bob Brewer. Row Two: Jim Byerline, Eddie Bracket, Jeff Johnson, Tom Bales, Kelly Crutchley, Steve Shonkwiler, Mike Lawson, Jeff Wright, Tom Phillips, Todd Brittenham, Steve Ard, Roger Thompson. 36 Future Homemakers Spend Busy Years D. Miles, Hist.; C. Perry, 1st Vice-Pres.; Anita Depew Pres.; B. Einhorn, 2nd Vice-Pres.; D. Durbin, Treas,; C. Kirwan, Sec. Mothers were presented a rose at the Style Show. Weakley and Mrs. Kirwan model at the Mother Daughter Tea. Below: Brenda FHA girls prepare to serve refreshments. Below-. Taking a break before serving ice cream. Student Council was kept busy this year by planning student activities including Homecoming. Members were: Annette Foran, Jeff McCabe, Dave Rutledge, Rene Buckner, Sam Postlewait, Donna Tiffin, Sue Doenitz, Vicki Bentley, Betty Ayers, Kay Bertsch, Gary Jennings, Howard Lust, Nancy Fisher, Darrell Wallace, and Debbie Bates. Student Council Takes Care of Business 38 Tina Williams, Julie Williams, Linda Walsh, Betty Ayers, Kristi Whaley, Sue Doenitz, Sandy Fendley, Kim Rodgers, Becky McCabe, Becky Stevens, Vicki Somers, Mary Tucker. Librarians Add Efficiency to New Library Miss Gudauskas, Advisor; Becky Romack, President; Vicki Bentley, Vice-President; Diane LeCrone, Sec.-Treasurer. Bottom Left--Front Row: Donna Fritz, Debbie Crim, Cathy Lust, Jane Wrench, Peggy Crim, Ellen Foran, Cathy Phil-brook, Annette Foran. Bottom Right--Front Row: Susan Marker, Debbie Tiffin, Donna Tiffin. Second Row: Becky Einhorn, Sue Hendrix, Julie Dyar, Robin Hardgrave, Debbie Jordan. 39 Drama Club Presents One Acts Top Row: M. Spalding, R. Morgan, J.O. Johnson, P. Crim, B. Ayers, P. McHale, S. Doenitz, L. Weakley, S. Marker, N. McHale, S. Hillard, B. Romack. Second Row: S. Stone, J. Camden, D. Bates, R. Hargrave, K. Rogers, A. Gallivan, C. Lust, C. Roux, D. Fritz, C. Bunkner, P. Brackett. Third Row: C. Litez, B. Whalen, T. McCoppin, J. Wallace, L. Miller, J. Wall, J. Johnson, M. Wilkinson, C. Whaley, P. Malohn, V. Bentley, D. Tiffin, J. DeVincent, D. Tiffin. Vicky Bentley starred as Mrs. Norma Hub-ley in Plaza Suite. Top Left: Debbie Bettis, Beth Gallivan, and Linda Walsh represented the underclassmen on the Steering Committee. Bottom Left: Renee Buckner, Senior rep. , Mrs. Flood, and Miss Sharp, Advisors. Chorus Enjoys Vocal Expression Dawn Hixon and Julie Foran, accompanists, were vital to a good performance. Practice is a never-ending chore for choral members, Mrs. Carol Drayton directed choral activities with vitality, usicians Experiment with Synthesizer Bob Roux, assisted by Mr. Browning, built the new electronic instrument, the Synthesizer. The Synthesizer was used at the Band Contest, the Spring Concert, and Open House. Above: Head Majorette, Ann Selle. Above Right: Majorettes, Dawn Hixson, and Patty Clow. 42 Variety in Routines Sparkle Half Time Bimettes: Top: Sheila Zimmerman, Robin Hargrave, Jane Wrench, Becky Romack, Patty Clow, Dawn Hixson, Julie Wallace, Anita Depew, and Christi Whaley. Left: Linda Weakley, Beth Gallivan, Betty Ayers, Jodi Camden, Susan Marker, and Lori Miller. Lisa Wright not pictured. Captain Anita Depew performs her final routine. It s onto the floor to begin another fantastic performance. 43 Select Musicians Compose Stage Band Stage Band accompanists: Bob Roux, Synthesizer; Mark Spalding and Patty Clow, Drums; Betty Ayers, Piano. Below: Combo Band, Greg Oseland, Tonya McCoppin, Ann Selle, Jeff McCabe. Front Row: Julie Wallace, Tonya McCoppin, Ann Selle, Steve Syfert, Mike Burgess. Second Row: Marty Hinton, GregOseland, Allan Parrish. Standing: Randy Dyar, Sam Postlewait, Ken Strohl. Mr. Browning, Director. .. Allerton Sets the Scene Homecoming Allerton Park, a colorful and natural setting, provided a more than adequate background for the 1973 Homecoming Court. The five senior girls, each in their own way, added sparkle to the Homecoming activities. A sunny but windy day did nothing to deter enthusiasm and spirit. The parade enhanced with a record-beaking number of entries delighted the young and old alike. First Place in Float Competition went to the Girls Athletic Association--a blue ribbon well deserved. A football loss didn't break the Bulldog spirit and the excitement was high all the way to the finale when Annette Foran was crowned 1973 Homecoming Queen. Homecoming '73 will always Colour My World. Carol Walsh Debbie Clark Peggy Crim Annette Foran Candy Baier For the Court 47 Bement's own stars perform to the fan's delight at the pep rally. GAA received a blue ribbon for their hard work. Senior football line-up pulls a victorious spirit from the crowd. A lovely addition to any parade--pretty girls?? 48 The sound of the Tears of Joy blend well with the evening’s mood. And the ‘Tears of Joy’ Parade French Club wins 2nd by a head. . . .Will Always Be Remembered Homecoming Court: Bill Walsh, Candy Baier, Bill Gorrell, Debbie Clark, Crownbearer Todd Thomas, Jeff McCabe, Homecoming Queen Annette Foran, Trainbearers Jackie Fogerson and Tina Hendrix, Dave Rutledge, Carol Walsh, Rick Bentley, and Peggy Crim. Peggy Crim and Rick Bentley Candy Baier and Bill Walsh Debbie Clark and Bill Gorrell Carol Walsh and Dave Rutledge 50 Carrying on a revived tradition, the Class of '75 presented, No Mother To Guide Her; Or, More To Be Pitied Than Censured. The cast was Bill Blickhan, Becky Romack, Pauline McHale, Susan Marker, Gary Whalen, Norine McHale, Randy Hinton, Patty Clow, Alan Parrish, Betty Ayers, Sally Hillard, J.O. Johnson, and Beth Gallivan. Miss Sharp, director, was assisted by Diane LeCrone. Vicki Benson, Brian Belcher, and Jeff Moery were always on hand to help. With a sigh of relief, the cast relaxes after a successful performance. Juniors Present Melodrama Hit V Behind the scenes, the crew was ALWAYS BUSY??? Music added to the wittiness of the melodrama. 51 Flats Add Touch to Have you ever seen a vaccination so big?' Play Practice?? “THE BRAINSTORM” Cast: Vera Brungardt, Candy Baier, Diane Roberts, Brenda Weakley, Cindy Kirwan, Peggy Crim, Steve Syfert, Ann Selle, John Harshbarger, Tonya McCoppin, Chris Wildman, Director Miss Sharp; Student Director Annette Foran; Debbie Clark, Cindy Lust, Marty Hinton, Anita Depew, Kim Barnstable, Sam Postlewait, Dave Burton, and Jeff McCabe. “Twilight in Tahiti V V v VMf V Graduation Finally Arrived 56 Freshman Officers: Sitting: Amy Gallivan, President; Linda Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer; Tom Redman, Vice-President. Officers Classes School Sophomore Officers: Kay Bertsch President; Julia Wall, Vice-Presi- 58 Lead Through Year dent; Julie Foran, Secretary-Treasurer, Junior Officers: Sitting: Betty Ayers, President; Sally Hillard, Secretary-Treasurer; Norine McHale, Vice-President. 59 Marty Allen Merrel Allen Valerie Baker Debra Bates Julie Bentley Sue Bentley Eddie Brackett Pam Brackett Mark Bradley Pam Brennan “Greenie” Frosh Explore BHS Bill Brewer Todd Brittenham Cathy Buckner Jodi Camden Steve Cheek Julie Daniels ' and Santa's on his way Brenda Dodge Ross Eckstein Nancy Fisher Donna Fritz Mary Gallagher Amy Gallivan 60 Peggy Guffey Robin Hargrave Cary Hinton David Jarboe Susan Jay Bryon Kir wan Tom Kirwan Mark Koester Andy Lamb Kathy Lust Becky McCabe Mark McIIale Brian Miller Ron Morgan Wayne Nash Tom Phillips Allen Plummer Carl Porter David Pound stone Terri Price Tom Redman Kim Rogers Carol Roux Betty Russell Jeff Scott Judy Sharp Ver-r-ry Interesting! 61 Freshman cheer with enthusiasm. Jeff Simmons Bob Smith Vicki Somers Becky Stevens Russ Strack Len Summar Kathy Tempel Bob Thompson Freshmen Host X-Mas Play for Children Roger Thompson Darrell Tieman Teal Tieman Darrell Wallace Visions of sugarplums dance through their heads Linda Walsh Tina Williams Jane Wrench John Fair Kelly Crutchley Sophomores Look Forward to Driver's Licences Steve Ard Mike Bales Teresa Bar tram Steve Bates Kay Bertsch Debbie Bettis Bob Brewer Allen Burton Jim Byerlinc Bill Crawford Denny Crawford Debbie Crim Pam Danenhower Julie DeVincent Joe Durbin Julie Dyar Clay Eckstein Kevin Edwards Sandy Fendley Julie Foran Janet Geese One, two three. . .look at all these mistakes 63 Melinda Guffey Terry Gulley Michael Hamilton John Harper John Helm Sue Hendrix This is disgusting! Cathy Jamison Gary Jennings Deb Jordan Tim Lamb Carol Lietz Howard Lust Karen McCabe Tammy McCoppin Lori Miller Connie Morris Greg Oseland Cathy Phil brook Bob Roux Doug Stoeger Scott Stone Sandy Strinko Ken Strohl Michael Swaim It's a real swinging time! 64 rw Latin II hosts at activity period Linda Timme Julia Wall Julie Wallace Janet Walsh Barb Whalen Kristi Whaley Tom Whitfield Charlene Wildman Class Of 76 Anticipates Future Mark Wilkinson Lisa Wright Ramona Wright Sam Zimmerman Jeff Johnson Jackie Cavanaugh Juniors Keep Busy With Concessions And Play Betty Ayers Tom Bales Brian Belcher Vicki Benson Vicki Bentley Bill Blickhan Curses and Double Curses Mike Burgess Patti Clow Barb Dick Sue Doenitz Curtis Durbin Rick Edwards Becky Einhorn Andy Foran Beth Gallivan Zane Giannonatti Sally Hillard Randy Hinton Lorraine Zoch demonstrates her academic abilities. 66 Valerie Lamb Diane LeCrone Peggy Malohn Susan Marker Norine Me Hale Paulic McIIale Jeff Moery Alan Parrish Gary Plummer Dan Poundstone Randy Redman Becky Romack Greg Scott Steve Shonkwiler Randy Simmons Mark Somers Jim Tabaka Donna Tiffin Mary Tucker Rich Walsh Linda Weakley Gary Whalen Sheila Zimmerman Lorraine Zoch ”Oh--you don't say!” 67 Dawna Fair Becky Giannonatti J.O. Johnson Mary McNew Mike Medaris Barry Plummer Les Jennings Lynn Larson Kenny Marshall (Not Pictured) Look Forward to 74 Prom Seniors Receive Recognition Senior Class Officers, Dave Rutledge, Annette Foran, and Kim Barnstable brave the elements to pose for the ’74 BIM. SAR and DAR Award Winners, Jeff McCabe and Annette The sun shines on I DARE YOU award winners, Kim Barn Foran, add to local color. stable and Ann Selle. 70 To Kim Barnstable, Vice-President, a friend is any one of his classmates. Ann Selle received a gold B recognizing her as tin toP senior scholar. Annette Foran feels no disadvantage for having attended a small school. Honor student AnnSeile pays tribute to faculty as friends as well as teachers. Fellow musicians selected Dawn Hixson as the recipient of the ARION award. Class President David Rutledge emphasizes a need for all school activities. nr : a 00° Debbie Clark Renee Buckner Peggy Crim Burton 73 Debbie Durbin Charles Flenniken Dyar Annette Foran Kay Fleming Daniel Foran 74 Nancy Guffey Bill Gorrell John Harshbarger Dawn Hixson Roger Hendrix Marty Hinton Mike Lawson Cindy Kirwan Francis Lincicum Cindy Lust Tonya McCoppin Jeff McCabe Cathy Perry Dave Rutledge Ron Medaris Sam Postlewait 77 Diane Roberts Steve Syfert Mark Spalding Carol Walsh Debbie Tiffin 78 Chris Wildman Jeff Wright Diane Walsh Bill Walsh Brenda Weakley John Wrightson 79 Farmer Brown I hate having my picture taken! about a have propcr The Way We Were This is pretty good! ” I’ll huff and I'll puff... I'm innocent! Babydoll Just had my bath! Strawberry Babe On the wagon. Chuck? Oh, Joy! Anchors away! 'Pillowtalk 81 Hash Mommy's little angel HUH!? The Ladies' Man King of the Mountain Handsome Ransome Scattered Pictures Search me! Suzy Homemaker Going to Gram-paw's 'mmm, mmm GOOD If only I could turn a- round! Mouse 82 ( What are you looking at?” Up against the wall Do you have to take ’nother Of Smiles We Left Behind 'OUCH! I beg your pardon? Shoot-the-hoop! Double your pleasure, dou ble your fun! Catch me if you can! Hey, where’s the snow? 83 CANDY BAIER: Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Basketball IM's 3; Senior Play 4. KIM BARNSTABLE: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; B-Club 2,3,4; Class Vice-President 4; Newstaff 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Drama Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4. RICK BENTLEY: Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; B-Club 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4. MARCIA BERTSCH: GAA 1,2, 3,4. VERA BRUNGARDT: Class Officer 2; GAA 2,3,4; Librarian 4; FHA 4; Basketball IM's 3; Annual Staff 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. RENEE BUCKNER: Drama Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1.2, 3,4; Junior Play 3; Student Council 4; Reader's Theatre 4; Latin Club 1; Librarians 1,2; GAA 1,2,3. DAVE BURTON: Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3,4; B-Club 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1, 2. MARSHA BURTON: FHA 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. DEBBIE CLARK: Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1.2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; FTA 4; Girls Basketball 4. PEGGY CRIM: Homecoming Court 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 2,3,4; Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 4; Librarians Club 3,4; Bat Girl 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Drama Club 4; Pom Pon Girls 3; FTA 4. ANITA DEPEW: French Club 1,2; FHA 2,3,4; FFA 2; Newstaff 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girls 2, 3,4; GAA 1, 2, 3,4; Senior Play 4; Girls IM's 1,2, 3; Pep Club 2. DEBBIE DURBIN: French Club 1,2, 3,4; FHA 3,4. RANDY DYAR: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Basketball 1, 2; B-Club 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4; Illinois State Scholar; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4. KAY FLEMING: Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Bimmettes 3; Madrigals 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Newstaff 4; Drama Club 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2. CHARLES FLENNIKEN: Baseball 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; B-Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Science Club 4; Track 2; FFA 2; Vice-President 2. ANNETTE FORAN: Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Vice-President 3; Student Council 4, President; GAA 1,2, 3; Junior Play 3; Homecoming Queen; Senior Class Secretary-Treasurer; Drama Club 4; IM's 2,3; FHA 3; Newstaff 4; Band 1; Senior Play, Student Director 4; DAR Award 4; Librarians Club 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Annual Staff, Editor 4. DAN FORAN: Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,4; B-Club 1,2, 3,4; FFA 3,4; Fmch Club 1; Class President 2. BILL GORRELL: MVP Football 4; Co-Best Blocker 4; Leading Tackier 3; All-Conference Football 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Illinois State Scholar 4; NMSQT Commendation; B-Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3; Band 1,2,3,4. NANCY GUFFEY: GAA 1,2,3,4, Vice-Preisdent 4; FHA 1 2,4; Intramurals 2,3; Newstaff 1,2; Girls Basketball 4. JOHN HARSHBARGER: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; B-Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4; Class Officer 2; Drama Club 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. ROGER HENDRIX: FFA 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Stage Band 1, 2. MARTY HINTON: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4; Newstaff 1, 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Speech Contest 2,3, 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Annual Staff 4; Drama Club 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1; B-Club 4. DAWN HIXSON: Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Bimettes, Accompanist 1,2,3,4; Madrigals 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Junior Play 3; Marching Band 1; Pep Band 1,2; Majorette 2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 2,3,4;GAA 1, 2, 3,4; Drama Club 4; Newstaff 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 1; Junior Class Officer, Secretary-Treasurer; Pep Club 2; FTA 4. CINDY KIRWAN: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 4; GAA 1,2,3, 4, Sporthead 4; Junior Play 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Quartet 3, Advisory Board 3,4; FTA 4; Senior Play 4. MIKE LAWSON: FFA 1,4; Football 1; Basketball 2; Intramurals 1; Stage Crew, Junior Play 3; Stage Crew, Senior Play 4. CINDY LUST: Annual Staff 3,4; Junior Play 3; Junior Class Vice-President 3; Senior Class Play 4; French Club 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Librarians Club 3,4; Drama Club 4; Newstaff 1, 2,3,4. JEFF MCCABE: Football 1,2,3,4, Tri-Captain 4, Best Blocker 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 4; 84 Student Council 1,2, 3,4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Homecoming Escort 4; B-Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3; Junior Play 3; Newstaff 1; Science Club 4, Vice-President; SAR Award 4; Senior Play 4. TONYA MCCOPPIN: GAA 1,2,3,4; Point Chairman 1, Sporthead 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; FHA 4; Newstaff 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 4; Vollyball 4; Track 3,4; Librarians Club 1,2, 3,4; Drama Club 4; Speech Contest 4; FTA 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball Manager 4. RON MEDARIS: FFA 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Stage Band 1; Track 4; Baseball 1,4. DEBBIE MILES: FHA 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Volleyball 4; Chorus 1,2,3, Advisory Board; Girls IM's 1,2; Newstaff 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play, Usher 3. CATHY PERRY: FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Historian ian 3; GAA 1,2, 3,4, Sporthead 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4, Quartet 3, Advisory Board 4; Junior Play, Usher 3. SAM POSTLEW A IT: Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Football 1, 2,3,4; French Club 1,2, 3,4, Vice-President 3; Stage Band 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; B-Club 4; Basketball 3; Wrestling 2; Baseball 3; FFA 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4. DIANE ROBERTS: GAA 1,2, 3,4; Librarians Club 1,2, 3, 4; Intramurals 3; Junior Play 3; French Club 2; Newstaff 1,2; FHA 1, 2; Chorus 1,2; Senior Play 4. DAVE RUTLEDGE: Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Senior Class President; Homecoming Escort; Illinois State Scholar 4; Football 1,2, 3,4, Tri-Captain 4; Science Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; B-Club 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 4; Stage Crew Senior Play 4. ANN SELLE: Drum Majorette 4; Twirler 2, 3; Stage Band 2,3,4; Freshman Class President; Pom Pon Girls 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4, Sporthead 3; FHA 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 4; Junior Play 3, Student Director; Bimettes 2,3; Madrigals 4; FTA 4; Senior Play 4; Betty Crocker Award. Wrestling 2,3; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Vice-President 2, President 3,4; Track 2,3,4; B-Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Intramurals 1. MARK SPALDING: Wrestling 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2; Speech Contest 1,2, 3,4; Junior Play 3; French Club 1, 2,3, 4; B-Club 3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Homecoming MC 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Newstaff 1, 2,3; Student Council 3; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Men's Chorus 3; Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 2. STEVE SYFERT: Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Madrigals 4; Junior Play 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Senior Play 4. DEBBIE TIFFIN: Junior Class President; Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Play; Drama Club 4; Annual Staff 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 1,2; Librarians Club 2,3,4; Girls Basketball 4. CAROL WALSH: Homecoming Court 4; Cheerleader 1,2; French Club 1,2,3, 4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Sporthead 1, Points Chairman 2; Newstaff 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1. DIANE WALSH: GAA 1,2,3, 4; Sporthead 4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play, Usher 3; Chorus 2,3,4; FTA 4. BILL WALSH: Football 1,2,3,4, All-Conference 3,4, Tri-Captain 4; Track 2; B-Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4; Class Officer 1. BRENDA WEAKLEY: Pom Pon Girls 3; GAA 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Madrigals 4; FHA 3,4; Pep Club 2; Senior Play 4. CHRIS WILDMAN: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Football 1; FFA 1,4; B-Club 4; Junior Play 3; Newstaff 1, 2; Band 1,2,3; Senior Play 4. JEFF WRIGHT: Track 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; B-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 4. JOHN WRIGHTSON: Football 1,2; Track Manager 2; Football Manager 2; Basketball Manager 3; Latin Club 1, 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Newstaff 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Stage Band 1; Pep Band 1,2,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4. 85 RANDY SHUMARD: Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Seniors Anxious for Graduation Take Time Out to Relax mvmm gpSSlil $$$ V W ?