Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1982 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......... UNDERCLASSMEN ......... SPORTS ................ FACULTY ADMINISTRATION . ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES ADVERTISEMENTS ........ INDEX ................. EDITOR PAGE ........... Table of Contents 1 TIMES AREN’T........ Seniors do crazy things. John and Sandy rock their crying babies. Liz takes advice from everyone. School Board discuss school matters. Kyle proves his innocents. 2 Introduction ALWAYS THE SAME Senior Barb Laley really knows how to spin. Chorus members speak their tone. is a highlight of Fall. Varsity cheerleaders rock steady cady. eady, cady. cady. eady, eady This year time flew past just as quick as always at B.H.S. Many new faces became familiar to all. After many years as principle, Mr. Hensley started teaching science. Mr. Keaster moved from grade school principal to high school. The year started out on a wobbly leg because teachers were trying to negotiate with the Board to get a contract regarding salary, benefits and conditions of employment. Students went ahead and prepared for homecoming which The senior class didn’t follow tradition this year and had a skip day in the Fall. Many students enjoyed seven snow days off during the winter but would have enjoyed an Easter vacation also. The whole community was effected by the referendum not passing. Students had mixed feelings about filling out schedules for the upcoming year due to cuts made from the falling referendum. Cuts included half time ag classes and no spring sports. Kyle assists David wrapping. Introduction 3 TIME IS FLOWIN’ BY Students participating in fall sports at B.H.S. started in late summer to ready themselves for the upcoming season. The football boys regretted the hot summer days and double sessions; but showed their skills by having a 6-3 record. The Volleyball team sweated through the hot August practices, setting a goal of placing in the District Tournament. They achieved this goal by placing second in District. This match will be remembered by many, because it was the last game for six seniors. The girls basketball team had a rebuilding year. Several sophomores played on the varsity team. The community united to support the boys basketball team as they strived to become Conference and L.O.V.C. champs. We the students at B.H.S. are proud of the 1981-82 basketball team for breaking the school record this year by going further than any other team in the past years. Team shows ability: John blocks the shot. Bernie blows them away. Track members meet. 4 Introduction Don is involved in all. Team waits for Cindy to chug. Community led Bulldogs in out going season. Theresa’s amazed at Lana’s dink. Introduction 5 What was said in that joke to make the girls laugh? THE FRESHMEN ENTER THE Connie Ard Jamie Atcr Lori Burgener Darlene Cody Cheryl Ashby Ted Auth Amy Cantrell Garrett Cozad Sherri Ashby Wayne Bennett Angie Carney Susan Crupper Kraig tries to get rid of Ted's horrible jokes. YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO BHS The freshmen started the year with high hopes. These hopes helped to build the Bulldog’s Spirit throughout the year. Freshmen found they had to prove themselves. They worked hard to place 3rd during Homecoming Week’s competition. Michelle Gifford proved herself by placing first in the NEDT testing. Freshmen also were found entering into the swing of high school life. Efforts were made to participate in sports and organizations. And many times they excelled — such as band contests, chorus contests, and JV sports. Lots of hard work went into developing the 3rd place homecoming float. Freshmen 7 When a stranger calls, don't panic. Theresa David Corine Fischer Tina Hislopc Jimmy Lane Larry Ensign Michelle Gifford Jakie Hutson Brendan McHale Peggy Ensign Tom Hensley Krista Kopp Brenda Moefield Freshmen learn to not be late. Mr. Schnierle’s and Garrett’s minds seem to wander when there is work to be done. 8 Freshman Linda Mocfield Bonnie Paul Andrea Shonkwiler Rick Tomson Michele Montgomery Kraig Rogers Karrie Slagle Patricia Wierman Colleen O'Connor David Swartz Kelly Smith Petrinia Wierman Connie wraps it up. These girls rebel against the rule — no pop before 12:20. Students do their last minute gossiping. Freshman 9 SOPHOMORES GAIN RESPONSIBILITY Steve and Mr. Bishop work hard to make their sophomore Tony Bales Angie tells Kyle how it is. 10 Sophomore John Clark Sue Fristoe Lori Foran Angie Gallagher Laura Bares Karen Beals Stephanie Burgener Dan Koester David and Kyle show their spirit by participating in the Spirit Week toilet paper race. The Class of ’84 was found on the road to be responsible adults. Their year began in the Ed room learning the rules of the road. Later in the year many of them could be found getting the car keys from mom dad. Many experienced new feelings of responsibility and adulthood after venturing out on the road. In Spring Sophomores ordered class rings from Herff Jones. Some found the decision hard to make. Now they find themselves at the midpoint of their high school years looking forward to being upper classmen. Gail Gentry David Guffey Tony Henson Kim Hooker Valerie Jennings Mary Kirwan Tauna Kiser class’ float the best. Scholastic Bowl members work together on their bonus question. Sophomore 11 Kyle finds the computer a challenge to work on. Sue finds that being the class president is not just a title. 12 For sophomores typing class isn't always their most favorite class. Brian Pierce Don Quick Angi Rexroad Kyle Rogers Becki Lash John McCullough Mary McKinnon Jami Morris Karen’s alertiveness is one fine quality of keeping score. Angie steals the show. Fan, Becki Lash, lakes a break from the football game for a snack. not pictured — Karen Grindley and Chris Somers 13 JUNIORS LEAD IN SPIRIT The juniors took the lead in the beginning of Spirit Week concession stands. They took several tests such as PSAT and ended with a VICTORY! They participated in many CRP, and ACT to help them in the future. The Junior: activities throughout the week in order to win. To make received their class rings in October, money for prom, the students sold magazines and had Carrie Cahill Tina Adams Greg Barnhart Debbie Burton Lisa Cozad Meg Bennett Glen Clark Scott Allison Gary Brewer Angie Cody Tim and Lynn figure it out. Gary has a talk with Mr. Rothchild. 14 Juniors Jim Dallas Bob Ensign Leisa Fritz Tammy Harper Deonna Fogerson Shelley Grindley Doug Jamison Joe Gallivan Jim High Erin Harvey Juniors 15 Tim goes for it. Sandy cheers on. r Kathy Lane Lynn Larimore Richard Molck UR B. Smothers and E. Harvey take time out to chuckle over one of their many notes. LL T. Walsh shoots for two over Shiloy players LR D. Fogerson Finds typing to be one of her more pleasing subjects. Mark Mayer Tim Morton Jeff Neidcl Debbie Roberts Eric McNew Bill Musson Morris Rittcnhausc Sandra Roderick 16 Juniors Beverly Smothers Trent Tieman Bernie Whalen Tim Somers Tom Walsh Polly Wright Patrick Tieman Gary Webb Robin Wildman UR Guard T. Harper fast breaks down court for two points against Shilo. LL Tony, Bob, and Mark put the finishing touches on the junior’s second place homecoming float. LR G. Barnhart finds entertainment by using the new computer. Juniors 17 Jeff Alblinger Robert Ashby Cindy Allen Dave Ard Kim Auth Debbie Bartram Theresa Bates Jim Bentley Kent Clements Barb Fogerson 18 Seniors Barb Laley Veronica Lester Donna Lust Lana Manalisay Seniors 19 TERRI ADAMS BALES: Track 1,2; Drama Club Plays 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,2.3.4; Newstaff 3.4; Annual Staff 3; Library Club 2,3.4; FHA 2,3; French Club 2,3. JEFF ABLINGER CINDY ALLEN: Student Council 2,3; Drama Club 3,4; Newstaff 2.3.4; Assistant Editor 4; Annual Staff 3.4; Library Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1; FFIA 1,2,3,4; I Dare You Award 3; Girls State Alternate 3; Homecoming Court 4. DAVE ARD: Football, Basketball, Baseball, B-Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,3.4; Spring Play 4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Drama Club Plays 2,4; Newstaff 2,3.4; Class Officer — President 1; Homecoming Court 4. ROBERT ASHBY: Manager basketball 1.4; Manager baseball 1; FFA 1. KIM AUTH: Volleyball, cheerleader. Drama Club. Library Club. French Club 1,2,3.4; Student Council 1,3; Annual Staff 2; B-Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4. SCOTT BALES: Newstaff 2,3,4; FFA 3,4. DEBBIE BARTRUM: Track 1; FHA 1,3,4. THERESA BATES: Basketball, Volleyball. Track, Cheerleader 1.2,3.4; Drama Club 1,2; Annual Staff 2; Library Club 1,2; French Club 1,2,3; B-Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Homecoming Queen. VERONICA BENNET: Drama Club 4; Drama Club Plays 4; Library Club 4; French Club 3. JIM BENTLEY. Football 2,3; Basketball 2; Track 2,3; Drama Club 3; B-Club 2,3. KENT CLEMENTS: Football 1,2,3,4; 2nd Team All Conference, Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; All Conference; Track 3; Newstaff 3; B- Club 2,3,4 Treasurer; FFA 2; Homecoming Court 4. BARBARA FOGERSON: Volleyball 2,3; Student Council 1,3; Drama Club 3,4; Library Club 2,3; B-Club 3,4; FHA 2,3; Cheerleader 3. MIKE DALLAS: Football 2,3.4; 2-year letterman; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4. LAURA FRITZ: Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; B-Club 3,4; FFA 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class Officer — Vice President 1. CINDY GUFFEY: Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 1; Track 1; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Co-editior; Library Club 3,4; FHA — Vice-President, President 1,2,3,4; B-Club. DARLA HENSON: Volleyball 3; Track 1,2,3; Mascot 4; French Club — President 1,2,3,4; B-Club 4; FHA 2; National Honor Society 4. AMY HINTON: Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Madrigals 2,3,4; FHA 2; Cheerleader 2; Drama Club 2,3,4; French Club 2,3,4; B-Club 2.3,4; Class Officer — Secretary 2; National Honor Society 4. RICHARD KIRWAN: Football 1.2.3,4; B-Club 3.4; FFA 1.2,3,4. BARB LALEY: Basketball 1; Volleyball 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Drama Club Plays 2,3; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 3; FHA 2,3,4; Library Club 20 Seniors 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; B-Club 3.4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Co-Editor 4. DONNA LUST: Fom Pon Girl — Co-Captain 1,2; Drama Club 1.2,3,4; FHA 1.2.3,4; Class Officer — President 2.3 LANA MANALISAY: Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3.4; Drama Club 1,2.3,4; Track 3; Drama Club Play 4; Latin Club 1; French Club 2,3,4 — Vice President 4. CHRISTIE MCDERMITH TAYLOR: FHA 1; Track 2; Drama Club 4; Drama Club Plays 4. GENE MCNEW: Football, Track 2,3,4; B-Club 2,3,4; FFA 4; Homecoming Court 4; Homecoming King 4. MARIE MITCHELL: Flag Corps 2,3; Pom Pon Girl 1,2; Drama Club 2,3,4; FFA 2,3; Color Guard 1; Class Officer — Secretary 1,3. JAMES NEIDEL: French Club 2. JOHN PLUMMER: Football, Basketball, Track 1,2.3,4; Baseball 3,4; Student Council 4; Drama Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; B-Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer — vice president 4; I Dare You Award. JIM QUICK. Football 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 3; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4; Homecoming Court 4; Class officer 4 President. MELISSA RITTENHOUSE: Basketball 1,2,3.4; Volleyball 1; FFA 2; B-Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 2,3; Student Council 2,3; Newstaff 3,4 SCOTT ROMACK: Football 2,3,4; Track 3; B-Club 3,4; FFA 1.2,3,4. CINDI SMITH (B): Flag Corps 1,2; FHA 1,2. CINDI SMITH (M): Flag Corps 1,2; Drama Club 4; Spring Play 4; Library Club 4; FHA 1,2. LORETTA STRACK: Library Club 2,3,4 — president; FHA 2,3,4. ROBERT TIEMAN: Track 3; Football 1,2,3,4; B-Club 3,4. JOANN VANVLEET: Pom Pon Girl 1; FHA 1; Volleyball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3,4; Mascot 3; Newstaff 3; Latin Club 1; B-Club 2,3,4; French Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 2 — vice-president; National Honor Society 4; Homecoming Court 4. ROGER VARNER: Basketball 2; Track 3; Madrigals 3; Drama Play 3. KELLY SPARKMAN: Mascot 3; Volleyball 1; Flag Corps 1; Pom Pon Girl 1,2; Student Council 4; Drama Club Play 3; Drama Club 3.4; Newstaff 3,4; Library Club 3,4; French Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 3 — Vice-President; Spanish Club 1. JOE VONBEHREN: FFA 4. CHARLES WALSH: Football 1; LOVC First Team Kicker; Team Tackle 2,3,4; Drama Club 4; B-Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. GREG WILDMAN: Football 4; manager 1; Spring Play 4; Drama Club Plays 4; Drama Club 4; Newstaff 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; B-Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,4; Class Officer 4 — Secretary; Student Council 4. Seniors 21 Gene McNcw 1 Marie Mitchell Peggy Murphy James Niedel John Plummer Jim Quick John Riddle Melissa Rittenhouse Scot Romack Cindy Smith 22 Seniors Kelly Sparkman Robert Tieman Loretta Strack JoAnn VanVIeet Christie Taylor Roger Varner Not pictured Terrie Bales. Scott Bales. Mike Dallas. Brad Fansler Seniors 23 SPORTS Seniors B. Laley, B. Ashby, and K. Auth hard at work preparing the senior float. Homecoming Court practices for the big event. HOMECOMING - Shelley takes a break after a hard day’s work. Theresa and Gene talk over the week's activities. Barb and Chuck entered in the toilet paper race for spirit week. Homecoming 1 A Crystal Ball Is on our side tonight . . . was the creation of FHA. All organizations and classes found time with their busy schedules to work on their floats. FHA placed first with their float entry. It was a close race for second, but the seniors pulled through with the theme, “The Purple Riders will fall to defeat.” This left third place to the Juniors. Their theme was “The Brains, The Courage.” FHA places first with “A Crystal Ball is on Our Side Tonight.” Angie and Debbie follow the parade to find a brain. WOULD r. A ‘ONVJf H 0 brmn.. 1980 Homecoming Queen Karla helps celebrate Homecoming. 26 Homecoming Sophomore’s float “We'll Kick 'Um Under the Rainbow. Homecoming 27 JUNIORS WIN SPIRIT WEEK To get the students into the right frame of mind for the homecoming game. Student Council organized Spirit Week activities. These activities were chain links (M-F), three-legged race (T). rock concert T-shirt day (W), toilet paper race (TH), and the homecoming parade (F). Chain links were won by sophomores. It was an easy victory for the juniors in the three-legged race. The Junior class showed their rock ’n roll by wearing the most T-shirts. The senior athletic ability played off in the toilet paper race. On Friday everyone could sit back and enjoy the parade. Freshman L. Burgener, laughs at sponsor, Mr. Wingle’s artistic creations. Competing in the toilet paper race. Freshman A. Shonkwilcr, and Sophomore, S. Burgener, become pressed for time to wrap fellow students Freshman L Burgener, and Sophomore K. Hooker. Student Council members are kept busy during Spirit Week preparing for The Land of Oz. 28 Homecoming ' r Cheerleaders show their creativity and spirit by preparing special poems and gifts to honor senior players. Students reflect back over last year’s activities as yearbooks were distributed before Homecoming. Cheerleaders inflated the school body’s spirit by ending the week with the school song. Fans enthusiastically support the team! Homecoming 29 KING AND QUEEN ENTER The gym was transformed into the shimmering Emerald City in “The Land of Oz.” Master of ceremonies Richard Molck introduced each King and Queen candidate for the 1981 Homecoming Court. The Origon-als” an easy listening muscial group played the grand march and the theme song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Homecoming Court: Jim Quick, JoAnn VanVIeet, Kern Clemenls. Kim Auth, Crownbearers Ryan Schnierle and Adam Auth. Homecoming King Gene McNew and Queen Theresa Bates Trainbearers Allison Fairbanks and Tara Sullender. Dave Ard, Cindy Allen, Dave Foran, and Lana Manalisay. THE LAND OF OZ They provided the entertainment for the dance following the coronation. Theresa finds the key to Emerald City. And the homecoming queen is ... Theresa Bates. 30 Homecoming Cindy Allen and Dave Ard Theresa Bates and Dave Foran Homecoming 31 VICTORIOUS BULLDOGS END SEASON 6-3 Tom Walsh scampers to the outside. Kent Clements lowers the Boom. Tim Morton looks for opening in line. Dave Ard bites the dust. 32 Football The Bulldogs opened the season with victories over Mowequa and Farmer City. By Homecoming the Bulldogs spirit was high with a 2-1 record, but despite their efforts they lost to Areola. Spirits heightened again when the Bulldogs defeated the Rajahs 25-0. An upset came about for the Bulldogs when Villa Grove came to town. Villa Grove’s quarterback was too strong a force against the Bulldogs. We were defeated 25-0. Still practicing with all their effort they traveled to Cerro Gordo ready to play the Broncos. The hard practices paid off, the Bulldogs won 36-6. The following week on their home ground Bement took on a tough Arthur team. The Bulldogs played their best all through the game, but with two minutes left in the game, the teams were tied at 22. Bement scored a touchdown, and kicker Chuck Walsh booted it through the up rights making the score 29-22. Coach Hays and the kick off team decided to try an on side kick. It worked! Greg Wildman recovered the ball and the Bulldogs offense ran out the clock. The Bulldogs ended the season with a victorious 6-3 victory by defeating Deland-Weldon 28-14. The Bulldogs running attack was led by juniors fullback Tom Walshand tail back Tim Morton, and seniors Bob Tieman and Gene McNew (who was injured most of the season). The Bulldogs were led in receiving by two seniors — Kent Clements and John Plummer. The defensive attack was lead by line backers Tom Walsh and Scott Allison; by defensive end Morris Rittenhouse; and defensive tackles Chuck Walsh, Jim Quick, and Scott Romack. Mowequa Farmer City Jamaica Areola Atwood 6-16 (1-0) 0-13 (2-0) 13-7 (2-1) 36-6 (2-2) 0-25 (3-2) Coach anticipates next play. Villa Grove Cerro Gordo Arthur Deland 25-0 (3-3) 6-36 (4-3) 122-29 (5-3) 14-28 (6-3) Dave Ard eludes Atwood-Hammond force. 1st row R-L Bob Ashby, Joe Gallivan, Gary Brewer, Scott Allison, Bob Tieman, Mike Dallas, Tim Sommers, Scott Romack, Jim Quick, James Dallas. 2nd row Jim Hays. Tim Bishop, Greg Wildman, Greg Barngart, Jim Bentley, Tom Walsh, Bernie Whalin, Dave Ard, Richard Kirwan, Gene McNcw, Gary Plummer. 3rd row Tim Morton, Lymn Larimore, John Plunner, Morris Rittenhouse, Kent Clements, Chuck Walsh, Tony Wirth, Dave Foran. Not pictured — John Clark, Steve Walsh, Kyle Rogers, David Guffey, John Woolley. Football 33 ANXIETY AROSE AMONG • • • fans and team members at any games where the score was close. The Bulldogs started off slowly for their first two games, but came back with a victory against Deland-Weldon to give them some enthusiasm to strive for victories. They lost to Areola and then came out with a victory against Atwood. Even though the team lost their game against Villa Grove, they played very well. The Bulldogs came out on top against Arthur by holding their offense. John Woolley ran back to punt for the first touchdown. The offense got a two point conversion to make the score another six points. At this point, instead of going for two. Coach Plummer decided to try for a field goal. It was good and the Bulldogs won the game with a score of 15-14. The J.V. played very well throughout the season. The defense allowed no more than 19 points a game. Ending in season, John Clark led with rushes and Steve Walsh was leading receiver. Even though the Bulldogs ended the season with a 3-5 record, all the players and fans look forward to exciting victories next season. John Clark dives thru' the Deland line to score a touchdown. Don Quick receives for an extra point. Chris Somers busts thru' the Deland line to sac the QB. Brian Rumple rips down a Deland running back. 34 Football RECORD Bemcnt 12 14 Opponent Monticello 20 6 Atwood-Hammond 13 18 Monticello 12 19 Villa Grove 28 12 Deland-Weldon 0 6 Cerro Gordo 0 8 Areola 15 14 Arthur John Clark carries a Deland player into the endzone. Front Row — 1-r David Dalton, Ted Auth, John McCullough, Brian Pierce, Kyle Rogers, Garret Cozad. Second Row — l-r Gary Plummer, Tim Bishop, Brendan McHale, Chris Somer, David Guffey. Rick Tompson, Don Quick, David Schwartz. Tony Bales, Jim Hayes. Third Row — l-r Craig Rogers, John Clark, Brian Rumple, Steve Walsh, John Summar, Dan Koester, John Woolley. Football 35 VARSITY DOES WELL The highlight of the year was going to the District Tournament at Lovington. The Varsity players made it to the finals by beating Atwood and Cerro Gordo, but ended with a loss to Monticello. Co-Captains of the team were Kim Auth and Lana Manalisay. Kim Auth was chosen for the L.O.V.C. Second-team All-Conference. The girls ended the season with a 10-12 record. J.V. had a 9-6 record. Barb and Lana arc ready for anything. Cindy goes for it. 36 Volleyball Varsity Players: t to b. I to r: Coach Larimer, Lana Manalisay, Kim Auth, Amy Hinton, Theresa Bales, Cindy Guffey, Barb Lalcy, Laura Bates, Sandy Roderick, Debbie Roberts, Tammy Harper, Polly Wright. Sandy and Debbie wait for the ball to be served. I Kim smashes the ball across the net. Lori bumps the ball. J.V.: Miss Larimer, Angie Rexroad, Debbie Burton, Lori Foran, Lori Burgcncr, Angie Gallagher, Connie Ard, Colleen O’Connor, Karric Slagle, Susan Crupper. Laura Bates, Sue Fristoc, Andi Shonkwiler, and Pam Zindars. Volleyball 37 TEAM CONQUERS LOVC TITLE John Plummer sjppts fpr over two Areola players. Tom Walsh shows his leaping ability in trying to reject a shot. Kent Clements gels one of the many rejections he had during the year. John Plummer shoots for 2 over two Areola players. 38 Basketball First row left to right — Tim Bishop, Dave Ard, Tim Morton, Kent Clements, Bernie Whalen. Second row John McCullough, Dave Foran, Jeff Neidel, Tony Wirth, Mark Mayer, Lynn Larimore, Morris Rittenhouse, Tom Walsh, Steve Walsh, John Plummer, John Winglc, Bulldogs went all the way to the top by winning the L.O.V.C. Tournament and being named L.O.V.C. Conference Champs. During the Christmas Holidays the Bulldogs traveled to Shiloh’s annual holiday tournament. The Bulldogs captured third by defeating the Shiloh Raiders, but not before playing an overtime game with Martinsville. Next they traveled to Villa Grove to play in the L.O.V.C. tournament. They defeated Villa Grove in the semi-final and moved to the championship against Cerro Gordo. The Bulldogs started off slow in the first half but exploded in the second half to a 13 point victory to capture the L.O.V.C. crown. The Bulldogs needed to win their last three games to capture the L.O.V.C. TITLE, which a Bement team has never done. They traveled to Atwood and came out on top. Their last two games were both against Areola. The first match was at Bement and the Bulldogs squeaked by with a 39-37 victory. Two days later the Bulldogs traveled to Areola. Tom Walsh exploded in the first half with ten out of his eighteen points scored. The Bulldogs routed over the Purple Riders to capture the title. The Bulldogs then prepared for Monticello in the regional. Hopes were high, but the Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking loss by the score of 82-55. This is the best record in the history of BHS. Bement 85 — Newman 60 Bement 54 — Mowcaqua 55 Bement 60 — Deland 37 Bement 49 — Cerro Gordo 50 Bement 73 — Arthur 50 Bement 60 — Farmer City 44 Bement 44 — Villa Grove 43 Record Bement 67 — Macon 53 Bement 51 — Atwood 46 Bement 66 — Homer 59 Bement 39 — Areola 37 Bement 58 — Bethany 38 Bement 40 — Cerro Gordo 32 Bement 47 — Shiloh 41 Bement 59 — Arthur 40 Bement 66 — Villa Grove 53 Bement 66 — Atwood 44 Bement 65 — Areola 34 Bement 55 — Monticello 82 Basketball 39 TEAM BREAKS EVEN Steve Walsh disagrees with the refs call. John Clark looks for the open man. David Guffey heads down court with the ball. The Bulldogs rest during free throws. 40 Basketball First row left to right — Brendan McHale, Ted Auth, David Guffey, Kyle Rogers, Mark Mayer. Second row — Tim Bishop, Kraig Rogers, Brian Rumple, Steve Walsh, Jeff Neidel, John Clark, Richard Molch. The JV team started slow, but had some exciting times during the season against Cerro Gordo. Arch-rival, the teams split. The JV Bulldogs came from behind to be victorious against both Villa Grove and Areola. The J V Bulldogs finished the season by winning 7 of the last 9 games giving them a record of 9-9. Bement 31 Mowcqua 40 Bement 43 Deland 35 Bement 47 Newman 58 Bement 46 Cerro Gordo 48 Bement 47 Arthur 60 Bement 31 Farmer City 50 Bement 47 Villa Grove 42 Bement 38 Macon 52 Bement 52 Atwood 26 Bement 41 Bethany 42 Bement 67 Cerro Gordo 42 Bement 52 Shilo 40 Bement 35 Arthur 43 Bement 56 Villa Grove 54 Bement 53 Homer 41 Bement 44 Atwood 26 Bement 51 Areola 31 Bement 38 Areola 45 Basketball 41 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN . . . B.H.S. has done it agaia. The cheerleaders had a whole lot of fun this year, cheering at football games, basketball games, and raising money. The girls had raffles and sold t-shirts to make money. The cheerleaders lead a large part of the community to Kim's spaced, Tammy's happy, and Sandy's sober. arise the Bulldog’s spirit during the L.O.V.C. Basketball Tourney. They worked hard in signing people up for fan buses. There were many times where the girls had all the fans in the stands, standing up, and cheering the Bulldogs to victory. Varsity lead the J.V. in spirit. Varsity Cheerleaders: 1 to r: JoAnn VanVlcct, Tammy Harper, Theresa Bates, t.ana Manalisay. Kim Auth, and Sandy Roderick. 42 Cheerleaders J.V. Cheerleaders: 1 to r: Jami Morris, Valerie Jennings, Stephanie Burgener, Laura Bates, Angie Rexroad, and Janice VanVIeet Cheerleaders 43 Kim and Sandy must have heard a joke . . . Who told it? SENIOR METS RECORDS The high point of the varsity season was when the Bulldogs beat the Cerro Gordo Broncos. The team finished with a 4-15 record, but the team consisted of many sophomores. The team only had three seniors they were: Theresa Bates, Cindy Guffey, and Melissa Rittenhouse. Cindy Guffey made L.O.V.C. Honorable Mention. Cindy also was high scorer, Erin Harvey and Cindy were leading rebounders. The J.V. girls finished the season with a 10-3 record. The season started out with a six game winning streak which really fired up the crowd. The years leading scorer was Angie Gallagher, and leading rebounder was Sue Fristoe. These two girls also played on the varsity team. Front — Stephanie Burgener, Theresa Bates. Angie Gallagher, Lisa Cozad, Laurie Bates, Andi Shonkwiler, Linda Mocfield. Back — Mary Kirwan, Sue Fristoe, Melissa Rittenhouse, Angi Carney, Tammy Harper, Erin Harvey, Brenda Moefield. 44 Girls' Basketball JV Sue looks for a open player. Laurie Shoots for two. Bement 25 Fisher 12 Bement 30 Cerro Gordo 26 Bement 29 Atwood 11 Bement 19 Villa Grove 17 Bement 32 Lovington 10 Bement 32 Arthur 19 Bement 25 Areola 36 Bement 27 Cerro Gordo 24 Bement 18 Atwood 24 Bement 21 Areola 36 Bement 34 Bethany 23 Bement 31 Arthur 26 Bement 24 Sullivan 15 Varsity Bement 39 Fisher 13 Bement 25 Cerro Gordo 21 Bement 7 Monticello 77 Bement 18 Atwood 31 Bement 30 Shiloh 28 Bement 26 Villa Grove 35 Bement 38 Lovington 27 Bement 41 Arthur 43 Bement 20 Areola 67 Bement 27 Cerro Gordo 46 Bement 29 Cerro Gordo 62 Bement 23 Warrensburgh 63 Bement 25 Atwood 34 Bement 12 Villa Grove 34 Bement 38 Maroa 40 Bement 35 Areola 64 Bement 37 Bethany 57 Bement 28 Sullivan 53 Bement 18 Cerro Gordo 40 Sue and Lisa guard Atwood-Hammond players. Girl’s Basketball 45 TEAM SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORDS Team members anticipate upcoming events. John Plummer develops his high jumping form. Gene McNew strives for a good jump. 46 Boy's Track The boy’s track team sprang out of their starting blocks and off to an impressive season when they hosted and won the Bement Invitational. Mark Mayer sails over Ihe long jump pit. Gene Schnierle gives the boys some useful advice. The conference meet at Arthur placed Bement neck-and-neck with Arthur for the title. Arthur came away the victor by only two points. The conference meet gave BHS a chance to show off its strong individuals. First place event winners were Mark Mayer in the 100 meter dash and long jump. Bernie Whalen in triple jump, John Plummer in low hurdles and Tom Walsh in shot put. Tom set a new school record with a throw of 51’2”. The 800 meter relay team sailed to victory. The 400 meter relay team consisting of Mark Mayer, Gene McNew, Jim Bently, and Greg Wildman also won with a school record-breaking time of 46.00 seconds. The district track meet at Monticello gave Tom Walsh and Mark Mayer the chance to advance to the state track meet at Charleston. At Monticello, Mark placed first in the 100 meter dash and second in long jump, and Tom placed second in shot put. The freshman and sophomores, on the team attended only one meet, but they brought home nineteen ribbons. Boy's Track 47 Hickory Dickory Dock . . . Theresa, Tammy, Andi, and Laurie win mile relay at conference meet. At the Bement Invitational track meet the girl’s track team came on strong and received a second place. Five girls received first place in the conference track meet at Arthur. Theresa Bates, Tammy Harper, Andi Shonkwiler, and Laurie Bates placed first in the mile relay. Tammy Harper placed first in the 800 m. run. Amy Hinton placed first in the high jump. Overall the team received third in the conference. Bev holds down camp. Tammy leaps through the air hoping for good distance. Amy wins first in the high jump at conference. 48 Girl's Track The Team Raced Against The Clock First row: Theresa Bates, Angie Gallager, Lori Burgener, Laurie Bates, Angie Rexroad. Second row: Bev Smothers, Irene McHale, Stephanie Burgener, Andi Shonkwiler, Valary Jennings, Miss Larimore. Third row: Lisa Cozad, Tammy Harper, Pam Zindars, Mary Kirwan, Amy Hinton. Girl’s Track 49 BASEBALL HAS NO TIME OUT The bat swings on even after schools out for the baseball team. The boys had a hard time at first getting the weather to cooperate, but things worked out in the long run. The team included five seniors which were: Dave Ard, Kent Clements, John Plummer, Jim Quick, and Greg Wildman. Coach Hays said that this year’s team were verv strong hitters. Tom Walsh swings for a base hit. Trent is safe at first. Coach Hays worries about the game. SO Baseball The team relaxes while at bat. Jim tries to beat the ball to first. Baseball 51 BOARD OF EDUCATION Superintendent, Thomas Kelley Principal, James Keaster Left to right — John Strack, Mary Manalisay, Mike Morgan, John McHale Morris, l-arry Rogers. The Board of Education spends many hours striving to meet the needs of all students in our school. Some of its responsibilities included setting policy, developing curricula, improving facilities, authorizing expenditures, and directing all aspects of the educational program. The Board of Education worked to provide a school which will prepare each student to think independently and to make a fulfilling and productive contribution to society. Administration 53 REFLECTIONS REFLECTIONS Cathy Flood Mr. and Mrs. Borelli dance to the country music. 54 Teachers REFLECTIONS -t- I r ?f Ann Borclli, Liama Gaigalas Today we can find Mr. Schnierle behind his camera. Miss Suess can easily be found pulling out in her new chevette. Mrs. Borclli uses her spare time teaching gourmet and microwave classes. REFLECTIONS Kent Lehever Gene Schnierle, Donna Sharp, Jim Hays Terry Melvin, Cheri Suess, Garry Plummer It may seem for the teachers, it was just yesterday they were in high school. But as time went on, they found themselves in the midst of Bcment High School, looking back on cherished memories of their high school days. Someday maybe in the year 2000 we will be able to reflect as these teachers have and be proud of our accomplishments. In 1965 Miss Sharp could have been found memorizing lines for one of her many plays. Mrs. Gaigalas remembers being the ping-pong star. Miss Ogles received the Arion Award. Mr. Hays received the honor of validictorian. When Mr. Winglc was asked what records he broke in high school he replied, Once I remember smashing one of Ricky Nelson’s records.” Teachers 55 REFLECTIONS REFLECTIONS Tom Henesly Joe Airsman Becky Ogles, Minnie Gudasuskas Teachers 57 TIME IS OF Sec. Inez Crim and Rita Varner work hard to accomplish their daily work. Cooks, janitors, bus drivers, and secretaries met many schedules, deadlines, and demands. For these people, working hours are not necessarily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Besides their daily work, secretaries are responsible for alerting the community to snow days — which means their day could begin at 5:30 a.m. Secretaries also attend nightly school board meeting. Bus drivers spend many hours during and after school chauffeuring students on field trips and to sport events. Janitors struggle to keep the building warm during the winter. This means early morning maintenance with boilers. Cooks begin their day preparing lunch for grades 1-12. Inez Crim retired this year after many years of service to the school. Her duties have been handed to Andrea Gregg. Another new face added to the staff was Sharon Hooker; headcook. Sec. Liz Bertsch enjoys her 6 years of working at BHS. Even though its hard work, all time spent is worthwhile. 58 Cooks. Janitors, Bus drivers, and Secretaries THE ESSENCE Bus Drivers — Regina Morgan, Margie Wright, Sharon Zindars, Don Birch, Marcy Thomson and Karen Ekiss. Cooks, Janitors, Bus drivers, and Secretaries 59 Organizations Activities LIBRARIANS FILL DUTIES Librarians talk about future plans. Distributing films to teachers, checking out books to students and keeping the library in order are some of the duties of the librarians. The librarians are responsible for both the high school and grade school libraries. Librarians also strive to make improvements to the library such as buying magazines. Miss Gudauskas, Sponsor, works closely with the librarians to keep the libraries running efficiently. Due to four librarians graduating at the semester Miss Gudauskas recruited students from study hall to act as replacements. Librarians: Top Row, Laura Wrightson, Loretta Strack, Cindy Allen, Kim Auth. Barb Laley, Cindy Smith, Cindy Guffey, Kelly Sparkman, Sitting: Kathy Lane, Tina Adams, Rick Tieman, Angie Cody, Valerie Jennings, Pam Zindars, Michelle Montgomery, Sherri Ashby. Officers: Miss Gudauskas, Sponsor; Loretta Strack, President; Cindy Guffey, Vice President; Barb Laley, Secretary. Librarians 61 A YEAR IN SONG As members entered the chorus room; a new addition awaited them — Miss Rebecca Ogles. Miss Ogles, a native of Mt. Vernon, Indiana received her bachelors degree from Murray State and her masters degree from the U of I. Students worked diligently all year preparing and performing in concerts. In November try-outs for the district festival were held. Jamie Ater, Angie Carney, Michelle Montgomery and Sandy Roderick were among the few who made it. Being in the All-State choir is quite an honor to receive. This year everyone was pleased to hear that Sandy Roderick had made it. This is the first time in the history of Bement for a student to be honored DS. As soon as they entered the new year students started preparing for solo and ensemble contest. The contest was held March 6. All the contestants seemed satisfied with their ratings. In April the Organizational contest was held in Monticello. They took a girls choir and a mixed choir. The chorus year in song ended on a high note when the girls received a perfect I rating score and the mixed choir also recieved a first rating. Miss Ogles plans on having a jazz and show Choir in the future. Sandy, Michelle, and Patricia prepare for contest. Gail finds Chorus a blast. Miss Ogles works hard with her students. 62 Chorus FLAGS SELL IT First row; Angi Rexroad Second row; Tracy Roberts. Petrina Weirman. third row; Lori Foran. Mary Kirwan, Tammy Harper Fourth row: Angi Carney. Denise Quick Rain, sleet, snow or wind flags keep straight even manage to keep their hats too!) face while facing Mother Nature. (And some If you were driving by the high school in the fall while the flags were practicing, I'm sure you could hear among the birds Miss Moore’s voice yelling “SELL IT!” And as sure as the birds fly south in the winter that’s just what they did every home game. Flags: Angi Rexroad, Lori Foran, Denise Quick, and Drum Major Mary Kirwan started their successful season off on the “left” foot by attending Marching Auxiliaries of America camp at ISU. They learned many routines and new skills that made the crowd “buy” their fall show. Besides performing at football games the flags also competed in many parade competitions. The highlight of their year was at the U of I Marching Band competition. The flags topped the list in class D by receiving 1st. In TIME their hard work and dedication paid off. Flags 63 THE BEAT GOES ON Flags Angi Carney, Tammy Harper, Lori Foran, Angi Rexroad, captain-Petrina Weirman, Tracy Roberts, Denise Quick, Drum Major — Mary Kirwan. Front row — Andy Brennan, Don Wirth, John Woolley, Richard Molck, Glen Clark, Scott Allison, Angie Gallagher, Tom Hensley, David Lansford, John Thomas, Second row Jamie Ater, Tina Hendrix, Jody Lewis, Shelley Grindley, Valerie Jennings, Lisa Martin, Jacki Fogerson, Brendan McHalc, Beth Cook, Amy Hinton, Lora Manalisay, Tracy Cozad, Michele Montgomery, Karric Slagle, Color Guard — Shelly Pcaguc, Lcigha Crowl, Heidi Radmakcr. And a 1 — and a 2 — and a — The marching band paraded onto the football field displaying formations and playing a variety of songs. And a 3 — and a 4 — and a — Drumming into the fall season, the band kept the beat going by placing 5th in Tuscola's Old Fashion Days. They participated in a class D competition and placed 5th in U of Ps Marching Band’s Day. Marching Band received 4th place honor at Decatur’s Christmas Parade. The Band and Chorus also held a Christmas concert for the community. And a 5 — and a 6 — and a — You could find the marching band beating their way into the spring season. On April 1 they held a Spaghetti Supper supported by the Music Boosters. This consisted of a supper with a variety of music. At E.l.U. Glen Clark and Shelly Grindley performed in an honor band. There’s one thing for sure — when their clocks get wound up there’s no stopping them. And a 7 — and a 8 — 64 Band Angie Gallagher and Shelley Grindley have last jitters before their performance. One of the most honorary experiences in high school is to be selected as a member of the National Honor Society. Juniors and seniors are selected by the faculty. The faculty votes on the applicants for scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS is sponsered by The National Association of Secondary School Principals. May 27 old members initiated new members into NHS. During the ceremony new members received their pins, cards, and certificates. Old members — Jim Quick, Amy Hinton, Darla Henson, and JoAnn Vleet. New members — Debbie Roberts, Mark Mayer, and Shelley Grindley. Old members perform the initiation ceremony. A LIFETIME OF HONOR NHS 65 66 Thespians TIME EARNS POINTS Being a thespian isn’t always just a title as it sometimes may seem to other people. A thespian is an honor for which every drama club member strives. Many hours of a thespian’s spare time are occupied by memorizing lines for plays and working on various play committees. Ten points must be earned to be a thespian. One point is equivalent to ten hours of work on plays and committees. New thespians were initiated and received their pins, charms, and certificates at the ceremony on May 27. Bill Musson, Debbie Roberts, Richard Molck, Mary Kirwan, Tony Wirth, Valerie Jennings, Roger Varner, Shelley Grindley, Rick Tieman, Greg Wildman, Kelly Sparkman. Sophomore thespians Valerie Jennings and Mary Kirwan listen carefully to last minute instruction. Thespians 67 Left to right — Mr. Rothchild, Richard Kirwan, Tim Morton, Dave Roran, Bernie Whalen, Lynn Larimore, Dave Ard. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT F.F.A.’s highlight of the year was winning their F.F.A.’s basketball tournament. The players were proud of their accomplishment. Officers were elected at the beginning of the year. They were: Dave Foran — President, Tim Morton — Vice President, Bernie Whalen —Secretary, Richard Kirwan — Treasurer, Lynn Larimore — Sentinel, Dave Ard — Reporter, and Phil Rothchild — Sponsor. The officers worked hard in creating F.F.A. Week. Monday’s activity was Bib Overall day. Wednesday’s activity was the messy pie eating contest won by Freshman, Wayne Bennett. Thursday’s contest was the corn count guessing game which was won by Valarie Jennings. She missed the count by only one. The last day, Friday, was the milk chugging contest won by senior, Joe VonBarcn, MORP was held on Saturday, February 20. F.F.A. and F.H.A. combined their talents to produce an atmosphere of On the Road Again to the Future.” Many students were found wearing cowboy boots, bandanas, and cowboy hats. The band, Flatland, added to the festivities by playing country rock music. 68 F.F.A. Greg, Tim, and Tony much down. Tim and Kim boogie down. F.F.A. 69 THYME SPICES UP FHA WEEK It was the month of February and FHA Week was upon us. Members worked diligently spicing the week’s activities; Red White Day, Sundae competition, Valograms, Doughnut sales, and Mr. Irresistible. The main ingredient was Saturday’s dance, “On the Road Again to the Future.’’ Cindy Guffey and Dave Foran added to the ingredients as they were honored with the title of Sweetheart and Hearthrob. Selling Glasses was mixed into the ingredients as the year's main money making activity. Staples, paper, and time were blended together; coming up with a first place float “The Crystal Ball is on our Side Tonight.” All seasoning blended together added to FHA’s successful year. 70 FHA. Gifts were opened, as cookies and punch were served. Underclassmen I to r: Janice Van Vleet, Theresa David, Corine Fisher, Jakie Hudson, Jami Morris, Tauna Kiser, Kim Hooker, Valerie Jennings, Karen Beals, Michelle Montgomery, Stephainc Burgcncr. Karen Wildman, Laura Bates, Pam Zindars, Angi Rcxroad, Becky Lash. Upperclassmen 1 tor: Loretta Strack, Bev Smothers, Tina Adams, Deb Burton. Meg Bennett, Kathy Lane, Laura Fritz, Melissa Rittcnhousc, Sandy Roderick, Cindy Guffey. Liesa Fritz, Deonna Fogerson, Tammy Harper. Barb Lalcy, Polly Wright. Donna Lust. 71 DRAMA AT CARSON CORNER Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis proudly discuss their new son. Alice forcefully voices her opinion. Alice and the teacher find the true answer about the community fund. The school children discover the death of Bill McGinnis. 72 Drama Club Cast: Row 1 — Wayne Bennett. Row 2 — Meg Bennett, Shelley Grindley, Valerie Jennings. Row 3 — Christie Taylor, Jimmy Lane. Row 4 — Cindy Smith, Kelly Sparkman, Mary Kirwan, Pam Zindars, Debbie Roberts, Deonna Fogerson, Tammy Harper, Glin Clark, Gail Gentry, Greg Wildman, Dan Koester. Row 5 — Angi Carney, Tony Wirth, Veronica Bennett, Bill Musson, Lori Foran, Kyle Rogers, Sandy Roderick, Scott Allison, Robin Wildman, Richard Molk, Lana Manalisay, Greg Barnhart. Row 6 — Miss Sharp, Mrs. Flood, Rick Tieman, Tina Adams, Dave Ard. “The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners.” was presented by Drama Club during the fall semester. Members tried out for the twenty-eight parts. The cast prepared long and hard for the play. Tickets were sold to raise money for purchase of props. Miss Sharp was quoted as saying the play was one of the most serious plays ever performed in the history of the high school. The play opened as the students invited the parents to a meeting at the high school. Surprisingly the meeting turned out to be a trial. As the trial progressed Mr. Kova-lesky, played by Rick Tieman, was tried for the murder of Bill McGinnis, played by Wayne Bennett. The final decision was that not one person could be accused of the murder but all were involved. Mr. Covalesky takes time out for lunch. Directors Ms. Sharp and Mrs. Flood. Drama Club 73 SENIORS “SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE” CAST Seniors presented a 3-act play entitled “We Shook Director ...................................... Donna Sharp the Family Tree.” The play consisted of a high Hildegarde Dolson ............................ Kelly Sparkman schoolgirl without a date for prom. Her only hope of Mr. Dolson .............................. Greg Wildman getting a date was to join the school’s debate team. Mrs. Dolson .................................Cindy Allen When this failed her mother took charge and set her Sally Dolson ................................ Cindy Guffey up with Freddie Shermer the only boy in school to Jimmy Dolson .................................. James Neidel wear knickers. Bob Dolson ................................ Joe Van Behren Mr. Shermer .................................... Bob Ashby Being embarrassed by knickers she decided to find Mrs. Shermer .................................. Cindy Smith Freddie a pair of pants. The rest of the play was a Freddie Shermer ............................. Roger Varner continuous challenge to find these pants. Paige Mason .............................. JoAnn Van Vleet Ellie Mae..................................... Darla Henson Seniors did an excellent job dramatizing this light, Jill ......................................... Amy Hinton humorous-style play. Student Director ..................................... Lana Manalisay Hildegarde tells Sally to go outside and drum up the worms. 74 Senior Play Hildcgardc demonstrates her debating abilities. Hildegarde and Freddie make plans for prom. First I made my gesture like this. Ellie Mae and Jill tell about all the excitement. Front — Cindy Guffey, Greg Wildman, Kelly Sparkman, Cindy Allen, JoAnn Van Vleet. Back — Cindy Smith, Bob Ashby, Darla Henson, Roger Varner, Amy Hinton, James Neidcl, Lana Manalisay, Miss Sharp. Senior Play 75 C’EST LA VIE! Many lasting friendships are formed each year in the French Club. By being a member you learn about the French language and culture. Working together Darla Henson — pres., Lana Manalisay — vice-president, Sue Fris-toe — sec., Debbie Roberts — corr., and Mrs. Gaigalas planned many acitivities for the year. In October they were on their way to Bloom-ington Normal to see Le Petit Prince. The month of D iber they were kept busy by collecting pre pts for needy people. By December 23 theythad collected 250 presents for the Piatt Cotinty Mental Health Center and 85 presents for Community Action. i On Dec. 17 they held a X-mas party at Rick Tieman’s house. JMfe evening was enjoyed by playing french gagies and singing carols. When March planning and Mardi Gras Molck and as the king 1st prize evening version of pensation serve many hours were spent ready for Mardi Gras. March 26. Richard were chosen to reign Gallagher received They spent the of French Club’s After receiving dis-they were able to It evaporated!” Queen Mary and King Richard reign over Mardi Gras. Shelley spreads a little sunshine. 76 French Club Front — Collen O'Conner, Connie Ard, Andi Shonkcilcr, Lori Burgener, Gail Gentry, Darlene Cody, Michelle Gifford, Janice VanVIeet, Laura Bates, Tauna Kiser. Middle — Angie Gallagher, Sue Crupper, Korrie Slagle. Patricia Wierman, Mary Kirwan, Angi Carney, Petrina Wierman, Krista Kopp, Lori Foran, Brendon McHalc. Back — Mrs. Gaigalas, Tony Henson, Cheryl Ashby, Pam Zindars, Kim Hooker, Sue Fristoe, Dan Koester, John Woolley, Karen Wildman, Angi Rexroad, Kyle Rogers. Front — Kathy Lane. Darla Henson, Tammy Harper, JoAnn VanVIeet, Sandy Roderick, Debbie Burton, Angie Cody. Middle — Meg Bennett, Glen Clark, Lana Manalisay, Cindy Smith, Richard Molck, Pat Tieman, Bill Musson. Back — Tony Henson. Shelley Grindley, Jeff Neidel, Mike Dallas. Amy Hinton, Kim Auth, Mrs. Gaigalas. French Club 77 TIME’S NOT ENOUGH New people brought new ideas with them at the beginning of 1981 -82 school year. In September Annual Staff members began their financial responsibilities by selling ads to local merchants. The members were faced with rising costs of production, realizing they had to exeed last years goal in selling ads. Both old and new people went out and broke last year’s record. By December the first deadline was drawing to a close, at this time much of the work was taken over by the new members of the photojournalism class. The class plunged into hard work and originated and finalized the first deadline. Bob Donnley, the representative from Herff Jones met periodically with the photojournalism class supplying them with media and advising the new members in regards with the best yearbook methods on production. Kyle prepares camera for shots. Editors and Asst. Editor finds time for craziness. Advisor Miss Suess is mixed up like everybody. 78 Annual Staff Karen Wildman and Karen Beals find results in darkroom. Greg the photo man. Lori did something silly again. Karen, Kyle, and Karen meet deadline. Annual Staff 79 DEADLINE MET — ON TIME ONLY First Row — Cathy Flood; 2nd Row —r Sandy Roderick and Shelley Grindlcy; 3rd Row Robin Wildman, Angie Cody, and Angi Carney; 4th Row — Karen Beals, Erin Harvey, Tina Adams, and Deb Burton; 5th — Scott Allison, Valerie Jennings, Kim Hooker, Stephaine Burgener, and Deonna Fogerson; 6th Row — Jeff Neidcl, Kyle Rogers, Dan Koester, Melissa Rittenhouse, Laura Fritz, and Laura Bates. 80 New staff Debbie Roberts — asst, editor, Angie Gallagher — Sports writer, Cathy Flood — sponsor, Cindy Allen — editor, Dave Ard — Sports writer. Newstaff 81 Tina and Angi worked hard to accomplish a good article. Articles made Newsstaff step up the beat to meet the deadlines for the student’s newspaper. Bulldog’s Bark. Mrs Flood (sponser), Cindy Allen (editor), and Debbie Roberts (asst, editor) kept busy designing layouts styles and originating new subject material. Members scribbled and scrawled articles each week until they reached perfection. Fall and Spring classes filled the weekly Bulldogs Bark with articles feature stories, photoessays, and in-depth reports. Activities throughout the year included an editor’s fall workshop at U of I; a visit to the publisher of the Bement Record, and a spring weiner roast. Highlights of the year were interviewing Susan Kay of PM Magazine, and writing on controversial topics such as teenage pregnancy and relationships. A CHANGE OF PACE FOR STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council used new ideas to change the look of homecoming. The differences were having a swing band, “The Originals”, having a king in the coronation and having the game and coronation scheduled for one night. Gene McNew and Theresa Bates were announced as king and queen of the year. The 1981-82 Student Council President was Lana Manalisay, Vice-President: Richard Molck, and Sec.-Treasurer: Stephanie Burgener. Mr. Lef-ever and Mrs. Harms were advisors of the council. Saving money to go to Six Flags would be a great goal!” “That wasn’t so funny. Lana talks about upcoming workshops. Sandy and Richard make suggestions. 82 Student Council Front row from top to bottom — Greg Wildman, Jim Quick. Shelley Grindlcy. Tammy Harper, Stephanie Burgcncr, Valeric Jennings. Lori Burgener, Connie Ard. Michelle Gifford. Sandy Roderick, Back row from top to bottom. John Plummer, Lana Manalisay. Richard Molck. Sue Fristoe, David Guffey, Kyle Rogers, Brcndon McHale, Ted Auth, Debbie Roberts. Student Council 83 JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME Students seem to enjoy themselves. Tammy and Craig took advantage of the mu' and danced. Couples entered the University I on Saturday, April 24 to enjoy evening of dinner and dance. D Burton opened the evening by w coming everyone. A choice of turV or steak was served for dinner. C pies danced the night away to the n sic provided by a Taylorville gro “Antics.” A variety of music ’ played. The theme song, “Just tween You and Me,” was the I song played in the second set. At stroke of twelve couples relunctly A survey was taken the follo week proving prom to be another cess. 84 Prom Couples anticipate the beginning of the %1 Junior-Senior Prom. Richard and Tauna dance the night away. Darla and Jeff reflect the evening ahead. Rick rates the University Inn’s cuisine. Prom 85 ON DECEMBER 5 and 20 FUM, FUM, FUM. Amy stands in honor. Jester, Sandy Roderick sings out “Oh Holy Night . On December 12, 1981, the Chorus presented it’s eighth Madrigal Dinner. There was a large reception that was held after the performance. They served cookies, cheese and crackers, punch, and Wassail. There were 12 singers and two jesters. From these fourteen there were two Junior High students who participated. The 1981 members were Scott Allison, Angie Carney, Don Wirth, Polly Wright, Tom Hensley, Mary Kirwan, Pat Tieman, Amy Hinton, John Thomas, Tina Adams, Tony Wirth, Shelley Grindley, John Woolley, and Sandy Roderick. The jester shows the lion her doll baby. 86 Madrigals The jesters recite the Book of Curtasie. Accompianists add their melodius sounds. “Silent Night, Holy Night”, as the evening comes to an end. This is Sandy’s third year as jester. Shelley, Tony and Scott stand among the lions. Madrigals 87 Members stand aglow. AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS JoAnn Van Vleet, Darla Henson, Lana Manalisay, and Amy Hinton received gold “B's for being top senior scholars. Cindy Allen and John Plummer receive DAR and DAR awards. AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS 88 Awards AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS Sandy Roderick was chosen for the All-State Choir. The I Dare You” awards were presented to Mark Mayer and Debbie Burton. AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS Awards 89 Memories Memories, That is all that is left. Memories of joy, Memories of talks about the boys. Memories of fun, Things we normally wouldn’t have done. Memories of shared “secret” smiles, That we seem to forget for a while Memories that can’t be left behind Memories that always stay around Memories of a person we could always count on. You were never embarrassed to be seen with anybody Not like others would be. You showed your friends that things could change Things could be rearranged. We were so lucky to have a friend like you, Even for the short time we knew you. Thank you for always being there, You were a very special friend And I'm glad we were friends to the end. 90 Memories Seniors not pictured in color. 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TIEMAN'S TAVERN 112 INDEX Adams, Terrie 18 Adams, Tina 14, 26, 80, 62, 61 Ablinger, Jeff Allen, Cindy 30, 31, 25, 81, 61, 75, 88, 18 Allison, Scott 14, 80, 87 Ard, David 30, 31, 25, 81, 68, 39, 18 Ard, Connie 9, 77, 83, 37, 7 Ashby, Cheryl 8, 77 Ashby, Sherri 8, 61 Ater, Jamie 7 Auth, Kimberly 30, 31,25, 77, 36, 37,42,43, 69, 3,85,61, 18 Auth, Ted 7, 35, 83, 7, 41 Bales, Scott Barnhart, Greg 14, 15 Bartram, Debbie 18 Bales, Tony Bates, Laura 80, 77, 36, 43, 71, 45, 48 Bates, Theresa 30, 25, 31, 36, 42, 48, 49, 18 Beals, Karen 80, 71, 78 Bennett, Meg 14, 77, 70 Bennett, Veronica Bennett, Wayne 7 Bentley, Jimmy 18 Brewer, Gary 14, 15 Burgener, Lori 29, 77, 83, 7, 37, 49 Burgener, Stephanie 29, 80, 83, 43, 71, 49 Burton, Debbie 14, 26, 80, 77, 37 Cahill, Carrie 14 Cantrell, Amy Carney, Angie 80, 77, 63 Clark, John 34, 35, 40, 41 Clark, Glen 14, 77 Clements, Kent 30, 31, 25, 29, 38, 39, 18 Cody, Angela 14, 80, 77, 61 Cody, Darlene 77, 7 Cozad, Garrett 35, 7 Cozad, Lisa 14, 45, 49 Crupper, Susan 7, 37 Dallas, Jim 14 Dallas, Mike 77 Fansler, Brad David, Theresa 8, 7, 77 Ensign, Bob 15, 17 Ensign, Larry 8 Ensign, Peggy 8 Foran, Lori 77, 63, 37, 79 Fogerson, Boo 18 Fischer, Corine 8, 71 Fogerson, Deonna 15, 26, 29, 16, 80 Foran, David 30, 31, 25, 68, 39, 19 Fritz, Laura 19 Fritz, Leisa 15 Fristoe, Sue 77, 82, 83, 37, 45 Gallivan, Joe 15 Gentry, Gail 77, 62 Gallagher, Angela 26, 81, 77, 37, 49 Gifford, Michelle 77, 83, 62 Grindley, Shelley 25, 15, 17, 80, 77, 87, 82, 65, 67 Guffey, Cindy 29, 36, 78, 75, 61, 19 Harper, Tammy 15, 17, 77, 63, 36, 42, 48, 84 Harvey, Erin 15, 16, 80 Hensley, Tom 7 Henson, Darla 77, 75, 85, 65, 19 Henson, Tony 77 High, Jim 15 Hinton, Amy 77, 86, 36, 87, 4, 48, 49, 75, 65, 19 Hislope, Tina 8 Hooker, Kim 29, 80, 77, 71 Hutson, Jakie 8, 71 Jamison, Doug 15 Jennings, Valerie 80, 43, 71, 42, 49, 61, 67 Kirwan, Mary 77, 63, 49, 67 Kirwan, Richard 68, 85, 19 Kiser, Tauna 77, 71, 85 Koester, Dan 35, 80, 77 Kopp, Krista 8, 77 Laley, Barb 25, 29, 36, 2, 78, 61, 79, 116, 19 Lane, Jimmy 8 Lane, Kathy 16, 77, 61 Larimore, Lynn 16, 68, 39, 14 Lash, Becki 71 Lust, Donna 19 Manalisay, Lana 30, 25, 77, 82, 83, 36, 42, 56, 65, 67, 19 Mayer, Mark 17, 16, 39, 41, 47, 65 McCullough, John 35, 39 McHale, Irene 49 McKinnon, Mary McNew, Eric 16 McNew, Gene 30, 31, 25, 46, 22 McHale, Brendon 35, 77, 83, 8, 41 Mitchell, Marie 22 Moefield, Brenda 8 Moefield, Linda 9 Molck, Richard 16, 77, 82, 83, 41, 66 Montgomery, Michele 9, 71, 61 Morris, Jami 43 Morton, Tim 26, 16, 68, 39, 69, 14, 15, 85 Murphy, Peggy 22 Musson, Bill 16, 77, 67 Neidel, James 75, 22 Neidel, Jeff 16, 80, 77, 39, 41, 85 114 I ndex O’Connor, Colleen 77, 9, 37 Paul, Bonnie Pierce, Brian 35 Plummer, John 29, 39, 38, 4, 46, 88, 22 Quick, Don 34 Quick, Jim 30, 31, 25, 82, 83, 51, 65, 22 Rexroad, Angela 77, 63, 37, 43, 70, 71, 49 Riddle, John 22 Rittenhouse, Melissa 22 Rittenhouse, Morris 16, 39 Roberts, Debbie 14, 26, 16, 81, 82, 36, 65, 67 Roderick, Sandra 15,16,80,77,86,87,82, 83, 36, 37,42, 43, 14, 5, 4, 2, 3, 78, 88, 89, 79, 116 Rogers, Kraig 7, 9, 41 Rogers, Kyle 30, 80, 77, 41, 79 Romack, Scott 22 Rumple, Brian 34, 41 Schwartz, David 9 Shepherd, Jim Shonkwiler, Andy 7, 29, 77, 9, 37, 48 Smith, Cindy (B) 22 Slagle, Karrie 9, 77, 37 Smith, Cindy (M) 77, 61, 75 Smith, Kelly 9 Smothers, Beverly 14, 26, 29, 16, 48, 49 Sparkman, Kelly 61, 74, 66, 22 Somers, Chris 34, 35 Somers, Tim 16 Strack, Loretta 61, 22 Summar, John 35 Taylor, Christie (McDermith) 22 Tieman, Bob 22 Tieman, Pat 15, 16, 77, 87, 85, 61, 67 Tieman, Trent 16, 50 Thompson, Rick 9 VanVleet, JoAnn 30, 31, 25, 77, 42, 75, 65, 22 VanFleet, Janice 77, 43, 70 Varner, Roger 75, 66, 22 VonBehren, Joe 75, 22 Walsh, Chuck 25, 22 Walsh, Steve 35, 39, 40, 41 Walsh, Tom 16, 38, 39, 50 Whalen, Bernie 17, 16, 68, 39, 4 Wildman, Greg 83, 75, 66, 22 Webb, Gary 16 Wildman, Robin 16, 80 Wildman, Karen 77, 70, 71, 78 Wierman, Patricia 9, 77, 62 Wierman, Petrina 77, 63, 9 Wirth, Tony 17, 87, 39, 66 Woolley, John 35, 77, 2 Wrightson, Laura 61, 22 Wright, Polly 16, 36 Zandars, Pam 77, 37, 71, 49, 61 Index 115 Editor — Barbara Laley Assistant-Editor — Sandra Roderick As Editor and Assistant-Editor of this yearbook, we hope, in the future, it will bring back many fond memories of your high school days, such as winning the L.O.V.C. Conference Championship. It took a lot of TIME and it caused many headaches, but we are sure we will be pleased when it is published. We would like to thank all Annual Staff members that worked, the Photojournalism class, and Advisor — Miss Cheri Suess for helping us and giving ideas for the yearbook. We would also like to thank Jerry Allen, Greg Barnhart, Kyle Rogers, and John Plummer for taking pictures and working in the dark room. The TIME for the school doors to close came, but several members: Barb Laley, Sandy Roderick, Pam Zindars, Lori Foran, Karen Wildman, and Miss Suess worked on into mid-June to Finish the annual for the last deadline. WE WISH THE SENIORS SUCCESS IN TIME TO COME ----- 116 Appreciation