Chester High School - Summit Yearbook (Chester, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1975 volume:

Activities . . .5 Administration . .25 Faculty . .29 Seniors . .41 Juniors . .63 Sophomores . . 75 Freshmen .... . .81 Organizations . . .87 Sports . 1 15 Advertising . . . . 139 3 He gained a world; He taught that world its grandest lesson: On! Sail On! Miller W. O. Smith The above words were originally intended for Christopher Columbus, but do apply to the person here honored . This person has gained a world of students. Through his teaching and coaching he has instilled in students and athletes drive and determination to strive on. To paraphrase the late Sir Winston Churchill: Never was so much owed by so many to one man. The 1975 Summit Staff proudly dedicates this book to that man: Mr. W. 0. Coach Smith 4 Freshmen Orientation Hi! Gang ... is sponsored by the Student Council to give incoming freshmen a look at the various clubs, organizations, and activities at CHS. The group is given a tour of the building which serves to confuse them thoroughly. After their sightseeing, they are served refreshments. Magazine Qales ... is another activity sponsored by Student Council. It is an effort to raise the needed money for dances and other programs for CHS students. Homecoming ... is one of the most hectic, exhausting, and enjoying weeks of the year. There is nothing to compare with the fun of building a float, the spirit in the snake dance and bonfire, the entertaining parade, the exciting game and the beautiful dance with the theme: Babes in Toyland . All of these things make Homecoming something special! Parade First Place - SOPHOMORES Winning Floats Second Place - SENIORS Third Place - FRESHMEN 8 HOMECOMING COURT: LEFT TO RIGHT, Bill Hughes, Brenda Hillerman, Dave Hoffman, Deb Hobeck, Bob Fleming, Nancy Howie (retiring queen), Queen Jenelle Klindworth, Pat Knowles, Bruce Casten, Celia Almond, Mike Hobeck, Deb Ehlers. Babes In Toy land Couples danced to the music of Zachariah in an atmosphere created from childhood memories. Everything from the cow jumping over the moon to the jack-in-the-boxes on the table helped to create the desired effect for Babes in Toyland. Miss Jenelle Klindworth receives golden The Queen's Dance football from Toby Search. 9 1975 Homecoming Queen Miss Jenelle Klindworth Queen's Court Miss Brenda Hillerman Miss Deb Hobeck Miss Deb Ehlers Miss Celia Almond Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labors 12 13 Li'l Abner Director------------ Choral Director----- Band Director------- Costumes------------ Stage and Art Design Choreography-------- The Yokums: Shelley Sickmeyer, Jeff Moore, Barry Miller Daisy Mae: Patty Varner ----------------------Mrs. Billie Bryant ---------------------Mr. Gordon Bovinet ----------------------Mr. John Birchler ----------------------Mrs. Judy Frazier ----------------Mrs. Pauline Paetzhold ---------------------------Miss Sue Rice Something new was done at CHS this year: a musical. Everyone had an opportunity to get involved. The cast spent long hours practicing under the direction of Mrs. Bryant. The work paid off, though, in a successful performance . Jim Schulte as Earthquake McGoon Marryin’ Sam: David Straight Bullmoose: David Runge Appassionata: Celia Almond Senator Jack S. Phoghound: David Tretter u A Musical The Wives The Scraggs Evil Eye Fleagle at work. Stupyfying Jones! I wonder where he went? Hold still! 15 The Husbands QUEEN'S COURT: Sherry Stein, Dennis Hall: Queen Mary Klein, Brad Demond; Sharon Bert, Dan Ohlau; Lee Ann Bridges; Retiring Queen: Deb Buatte, Gary Rust; Jamie Garner; Brenda Hillerman, Bill Hughes; Linda Sickmeyer, Kelly Lawrence. Miss Brenda Hillerman Maid of Honor Miss Linda Sickmeyer Miss Sharon Berf Miss Sherry Sfein Somewhere Over the Rainbow Student Council Week During this week everyone is asked to support the Student Council by participating in the different activities that take place each day. There was competition between classes on Carmel Day. There were gunny sack races, free throw shooting, a Leap Frog contest, and Hairy Legs contest. Sadie Hawkins Day took place during this week also. On Friday there was an assembly. Awards were given to contest winners; prizes for Sadie Hawkins Day were presented. Senior Superlatives were announced along with a new item: Teacher Superlatives. During the more serious part of the assembly, Student Council members were recognized and the newly elected officers took their oaths. Isn't he cute! 1975Awards Lt. Bruce Welge Scholarship: Tim Lochhead Nursing Award: Terri Quigley and Brenda Hillerman Elks Most Valuable Student: Holly Bernasek and Paul Koeneman Runner-up Math Award: Tim Math Award: Holly Bernasek Lochhead DAR: Holly Bernasek SAR: Tim Lochhead Bausch Lomb Science Award: Tom Decker Academy of Science Awards Fritz Roth Award: Mrs. Ohlau accepts for Danny Ohlau Jeff Brown Memorial Award: Mike Sulser Mike McLean Memorial Award: Toby Search Southern Illinois High School Achievers: Tim Lochhead, Jenelle Klindworth, Paul Koeneman, Holly Bernasek, Angie Bert, Danny Ohlau (not pictured) Most Valuable Student in the Art Club: Julie Lynn 20 Cheerleading Awards Holly receives gift from Section heads Speech Team Awards Outstanding Home Economics Students: Diane Hurst and Lynda Sickmeyer Newspaper Award: Carol Walters Betty Crocker Award: Linda Wittenbom Attendance Awards: Pam Phelps and Dianne Loucks Summit Dedication: Wm. O. Smith Summit Staff Section Heads Graduation May 29 1975 Farewell Address Paul Koeneman yr. I'll Always Remember 'Cause Memories Grow 23 . . . With Each Dawn The Class of 1975 We'll Always Remember This year to coincide with our theme of nostalgia, the teachers were asked to give us a picture from their high school years. In order to gain an insight of the teachers, we asked them to write a short essay on the human and humorous sights of their lives. The Summit Staff wishes to thank all the teachers who participated in our project. Superintendent Mr. Holly C. Marchildon has served the city of Chester for many years as the Superintendent of Schools. Under his direction all departments of the high school and grade school are run smoothly. It is Mr. Marchildon who coordinates the work of the school board with that of the students and teachers. Due to the skillful execution of his duties, Mr. Marchildon’s presence is felt by all. 26 Mr. Holly C. Marchildon Mr. Wayne Collmyer is a new person at CHS, holding a new position as Assistant Principal. His duties consist of helping Mr. Buescher manage the activities at school and lending a helping hand to students; he also instructs a class. Mr. Warren Buescher Principal Assistant Principal Mr. Warren Buescher, the new principal at Chester High School, has become a well known figure to all students. He has showed his interest in students by letting the Osage Lute concert be held in the gym and by backing the Bleacher Bums. The Summit Staff welcomes him to CHS and thanks him for doing a great job. and Mr. Wayne Collmyer 27 Mr. V. Asselmeier; Mrs. R. Petrowske, Sec. to the Board; Mr. P. Fleming; Mr. J. Thomas; Mrs. A. Irvine; Mr. H. C. Marchildon, Super.; Mr. W. A. Schuwerk, Pres, to the Board; Mr. D. Hartenberger; Mr. T. Search, Jr. School Board and Office Staff Mrs. Sue Klindworth Mrs. Pearl Wagner 28 The most embarrassing thing that I can remember happened the first year I taught at Chester. My seventh hour class was decorating a Christmas tree. Since the room was small, we had to put the tree next to a tall narrow bookcase. As one of the boys started to get up from putting the skirt around the bottom of the tree, he grabbed the bookcase to pull himself up. The case turned over and all the books fell out on the head of another boy sitting on the floor next to the case. It made the most awful noise you can imagine and sent half the school up to see what had happened. I can never decorate a tree without seeing the look on that boy's face, as he sat there buried in books!'' Mrs. Ella VanMeter For one of my student teaching experiences in college, I had to teach a Sophomore gymnastics class for three weeks. Since this was the first class I had ever taught, and two of my professors were observing my teaching , I was concerned with doing my best. The first piece of apparatus that I was demonstrating was the vaulting horse. As I was showing the first and simplest vault, my foot got caught in the pommel and I fell flat on my face. ” Mrs. Linda Egge 30 Whatever happened to those crazy curls? J. Trapp B. Bryant '' An embarrassing situation came about on my second day of a junior high P.E. class. This occurred when I noticed several kids calling one boy Grubb”. As a teacher showing interest in his students, 1 asked the boy how in the world he got the name Grubb”. You guessed it - his name was Kevin Grubb! Mr. John Trapp Broadway John V. Al-Asad My most embarrassing moment, which was undoudtedly the class's most humorous incident, was the day my English IV students discovered my knowledge and love of herbs and spices such as PARSLEY. (It does, by the way, occasionally come in dried form, students!!!) Mrs. Billie Bryant . . . she gets younger as the years go by. Queen of the Hop One fall day some years ago I set out to explain the French direct object pronouns le” and la . While pointing at the words on the blackboard, I explained in the most authoritative voice I could muster, Now, that is the he-it, and this is the she-it.” The students became hysterical with laughter and I was mortified. I look back now with a smile to that time when a slip of the tongue like that shocked a whole class of teenagers and embarrassed the teacher as well. Mrs. Virginia Al-Asad 3! 32 One time I was wearing a dress that buttoned down the front. As I started between the rows of chairs I brushed against one and my dress came unbuttoned from top to bottom. Needless to say I didn't wear that dress again!'' Mrs. Wanda Riley Those were the days. It's going to be one of those days! Relaxing after school. My first year of teaching was in a small high school in Missouri. I was Junior sponsor and it was my duty to direct the class play. One day, during lunch hours, I was working with a group of students putting up scenery. With all of the sawing and hammering, I failed to hear the bell ring. When I glanced at my watch, I had worked most of the hour while I was supposed to be teaching science. I dashed to the room to see what had happened to my class and found the principal watching them. Mr. Robert Fuqua Mr. Elliot Reiman teaches Geometry, Math IV, Physics, and Advanced Physics. He is a very dedicated teacher. He takes time to sponsor the Radio Club and help any student interested in science. Mr. Manley O. Limbaugh is a unique teacher. He makes the uninterested student come alive in his class. Mr. Limbaugh teaches Biology and General Science and in addition sponsors the Science Club. Junior Miss The most embarrassing thing happened to me when I went to high school one day with my house slippers on. In order to save face I told everyone that I had stepped on glass and couldn’t wear shoes. I limped around all day getting sympathy from everyone. All went well Until 3:30 when Everyone runs to the bus to go home.'' Ms. Darlene Hornbostel Mr. Wiley is one of C.H.S. 's newest teachers. He teaches World Problems and Sociology. Mr. Wiley is truly a credit to CHS. Want to play ball? The Graduate One very warm day 1 was teaching a History class. I felt a little faint. I laid my head down on my desk and passed out. The students say 5-10 minutes later I came to and as 1 raised my head there was the class as quiet as could be staring straight at me.” Mr. David Nottrott O.K. Mr. Smith! Once I was in a play and was standing center stage and had forgotten my line. The prompter whispered to me Where is the chair? I looked all around and saw no chair. Again the prompter whispered. Where is the chair? I turned toward the prompter and said, That's what I'd like to know? Mr. William Smith D. Hornbostel D. Nottrott D. Wiley W. Smith 33 My favorite color is yellow because it generates a happy response from viewers. And because of other things too . . . My favorite teacher was the high school art teacher Miss LaRue, who married my next favorite, Mr. Woods who taught history. The student body watched with interest as their love blossemed and grew. Many attended their wedding ... We cheered when their first child, a boy, was born . . . We cried unashamedly at her death two years later. Perhaps that is why I can still hear her say, (when we asked for constructive criticism) Put a little yellow in it. Perhaps that is why my favorite color is yellow. Mrs. Pauline Paetzhold D. Clendenin R. Heldebrandt So serious An embarrassing moment happened to me at a basketball game between two arch rivals. The opposing team had an outstanding player, who could jump like a jack rabbit and was pulling down many a rebound. We as cheerleaders were very displeased with him. In the fourth quarter during a time out, we went out on the floor to do a cheer. As we went out someone said, Let's trip him as he comes out of the huddle.'' Well, guess who ended her cheer in the splits and right in front of the opposing team huddle and who ended up with the player tripping over her back leg and falling on top of her - Me! Mrs. Donna Clendenin Hold that pose! Mr. Roy Heldebrandt teaches Agriculture and General Science. He is always willing to help his students when they have trouble. He also takes the time to sponsor F.F. A. and the freshman class. P. Paetzhold 3 out of five, getting better. S. Fuqua J. Birchler Mrs. Shirley Fuqua is C.H.S.'s typing, clerical and record-keeping teacher. She guides students The cat jumped over the moon? Now in subjects they never had before. She has devoted really! her free time as a junior class sponsor. J. Frazier Mr. Innocence One of the funniest experiences I had was back in 1966. I was coaching Junior Varsity Baseball and we were playing Columbia. The game was tied 2-2 and we were at bat for the last time. We had two outs; Bruce Buatte was on second base in scoring position and our best stick was at the plate. Sure enough, the batter hit safely through the middle and here comes little ol' skinny Bruce going as hard as he can go. 1 give him the green light to go all the way, but in my enthusiasm I hit him in the fanny as he rounded third base and knocked him down. Bruce got up and tried to score, but they nailed him at home plate. Columbia got a run in their half of the inning and beat us 3-2. Mr. John Birchler Say cheese!' Working with such creative geniuses as my Home Ec. Ill class has been quite an experience for me. On several memorable occasions this group’s special talents have been displayed, such as: the body cake decorating surprise, their Academy Award role playing presentations of advertisements and dating relationships. But the top was my rather unique Christmas gift - an indispensable item with a variety of uses - Knee pads, a double hanging planter, or bumper guards for my car!! 35 Mrs. Judy Frazier Newlyweds An embarrassing moment happened to me during a tournament game at Benton. Before the bus left, I put my dark uniform in my bag. As we were dressing, 1 noticed the other guys were putting on their white uniforms. Hey, Isaid, we're wearing black tonight. No,” they said, White. Yep, my white suit was at home. I had to wear a top that was too small and the trunks from one of the SPARTA players - His was the only one that came close to fitting. Luckily Mom had a pin to hold them up!! Mr. Leonard Clendenin Mr. William Bondurant is known to all at C.H.S., especially to those who take shop or building trades. Besides teaching, he finds time to sponsor the senior class. Mr. Bondurant is truly a remarkable teacher with a hammer and a saw. Oh these right angles always get me! One of the most familiar people around C.H.S. is Coach Rocky Bridges. He is C.H.S.'s athletic director. He teaches Boy's P.E. and coaches the freshman football teams. Coach Bridges is also a driving instructor. Dear Joe Namath, ” Ain't I a Doll? Besides his duties as coach of the varsity football team and track team, Coach Ken Pau-lus also teaches Driver Training and Safety. Coach Paulus takes time out to sponsor the C-Club. An embarrassing moment was one evening a certain student dropped the standards that hold the volleyball net, down on me. I had a bruise that lasted for three weeks! Ms. Cathy Monroe ''I'm ready to go cruisn' R. Bridges K. Paulus C. Monroe 37 It was the beginning of our sewing unit and I was explaining the various sewing machines. As I walked to the machine in the back of the room, I slipped on an extension cord and nearly fell; luckily I managed to catch my balance just in time. Hoping no one had seen, I was even more embarrassed when the class broke out laughing. After regaining my composure, we went immediately into the rules of safety while sewing.” Mrs. Sandy Col vis Over at last! Oh, my little soldier boy. School is like savings in a bank. You can not take out what you never put in. Nor can you tell how much you will need, until it is too late to increase it. Mr. Sherman Martin M-I-C see ya real soon, K-E-Y why, because we like you” M-O-U-S-E. Probably one of the funniest times of this year was my debut as Mickey Mouse. Actually the Disneyland halftime performance let me be a part of the band again - in a funny sorta way. I really enjoyed the experience because it was one of the many which helped my first year at C.H.S. to be a fun-filled one. Mrs. Judy Hopkins As I entered Room 207, twenty eager, vehement, enthusiastic students awaited me. It was an exam day. I was going to give the test by using the overhead projector. In a few minutes everything was ready and I sat down on the swivel stool, when I suddenly realized my foot was caught in the rung of the stool. I tried to get both of my feet flat on the floor, but it was too late. The stool swiveled one way and I the other. Result - one teacher on her stomach on the floor. Was I embarrassed! J. Hinkle Mrs. Alice Sabo How did you get by me with only two classes on your schedule?? One boy 1 coached went to a track meet and warmed up, got ready to go -got to the starting line, pulled his sweatsuit off and didn't realize 'til everyone broke up, that he had forgoten to wear his track suit. ’' Mr. Jim Hinkle In a class of English in C.H.S. I was trying to give memory devices to the students to aid their spelling. I used the phrase seize by the neck to emphasize the sequence of SE, and lay siege to the city for the sequence of SI. Finally I came to the word WEIRD. My cue here was we are weird.” I carefully enunciated the words with the hope the students would see the use of the letters WE in both words. In the silence which followed my profound statement, some stalwart sophomore spoke out, Speak for yourself, Mrs. Wool-cott. The shy new pappa. 39 Mrs. Bernice Woolcott Mrs. L. Schuchert, Mrs. W. Kerkhover Mrs. M. Schroeder, Mrs. A. Diercks Walter House Arnold Fey Cooks and Janitors Harry McFadden 40 SENIOR STEERING COMMITTEE: TOP ROW: Miss Hombostel, Mr. Nottrott, Mrs. Klindworth, Mr. Buescher, Mrs. Egge. MIDDLE ROW: Tim Paulus, John Schmerbauch, Tim Lochhead, Mary Klein. BOTTOM ROW: Paul Koeneman, Brenda Hillerman, Sharon Ben, Lynda Sickmeyer. CLASS SPONSORS: TOP ROW: Mr. Nottrott, Mr. Bondurant, Mr. Buescher. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Klindworth, Miss Hornbostel, Mrs. Egge. CLASS OFFICERS: Paul Koeneman, PRESIDENT Lynda Sickmeyer, TREASURER Sharon Bert, SECRETARY Brenda Hillerman, VICE-PRESIDENT 42 CAROL ABELL Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abell FHA 1. RICK BELTON Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Ind. Arts Club 1; Track 3. LYNN ASSELME1ER Mr. and Mrs. Herman Asselmeier FHA 1; Pep Club 1,4. HOLLY BERNASEK Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bernasek Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Summ. Staff 2, 3, 4; Assist. Ed. 3; Ed. 4; Band 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3,4; Accompanist 4; Arion Award for Chorus 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Sec-Treas. 4; Grad. Usher 3; Elk’s Student of Month and of Year 4; Elk's Nat’l. Found. Scholarship 4; DAR 4; Class Valedictorian; Li'l Abner” Band 4; Math Award 4; So. II Society for H.S. Achievement 4; Who's Who 3, 4; Most Talented 4. ANDREW ATHMER Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Athmer Trans, from Shawneetown Annual 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FT A 1. 2; Library 1, 2; Nat'l. Honors Society 4; Newspaper 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Band Award 1, 2, 3; Drama 1,2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3; Best Personality 4; Li’l Abner 4 Hey, Holly, who fixes your hair? 43 ANGIE BERT Mr. and Mrs. John Bert Nat'l. Merit Commended Student; 111. State Scholar; So. 111. Achiever; Elk's Student of the Month; GAA 1, 2, 3; Pres. 3; Sum. St. 2. 3, 4; Bs. Mgr. 4; JA Treas. 2; St. Coun. 1, 2, 3, 4; V. Pres. 3; V-Pres. of Class 2; Speech Team 4; Li’l Abner 4; Who's Who 3, 4; Grad. Usher 3. CINDY BETUSKI Mr. and Mrs. Richard Betuski FHA 1; Pep Club 1,4. SHARON BERT Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bert Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec. 4; FHA 1; Nat'l. Honor Soc. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; JA 2; Chora -leers 3, 4; Spring Queen Candidate 4; Sec. for Ath. Dept. 4; Miss CHS. MIKE BOLES Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boles JAMES BEST Mr. and Mrs. Charles Best Basketball 1, 2; Golf 1, 2, 3. DWIGHT BROWN Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Brown 44 Class V-Pres. 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4. DARREL BURNS Mrs. Ethel Burns Baseball 1; Football 2. DALE CHOATE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Choate KATHY CAMPBELL Rev. and Mrs. F. C. Campbell (Transfer from Springfield) Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Cho-raleers 4; Latin Club 1, 2; German Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Speech Team 4; Soft-ball 4; 1st Music Contest; Pres. Physical Fitness; Best Sportsmanship in Softball 4; Li'l Abner Band 4. CLEVE CLEARY Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Cleary BRUCE CASTEN Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith C-Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. TONY COLVIS Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Colvis Football 1, 2; FFA 2. 3, 4: Treasurer 3,4. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. 45 CAROL CONGIARDO Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Congiardo Summit Staff 2, 3, 4; Section Head 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Library 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. FRED DAVITZ Mr. and Mrs. Percy Davitz JA 2. CHARLES COWELL Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cowell Basketball 2, 3; Football 1,2,3. Pop-Eye, Diesel-Doug Swear-to-God Higgy! ?! ?! JEFF DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Louis Faverty Band 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 1; X-Country 4. TOM DECKER Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Decker Radio Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Pres. 3; V. Pres. 4; Junior Engineering Tech. Society 3; Who’s Who 3, 4; Bausch Lomb Science Award 4. 46 BRENDA DIERCKS Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Diercks FHA 1; Li'l Abner 4. CHERYLL DRAVES Mr. and Mrs. Edward Draves Summit Staff 4; Pom Pom 4; FTA 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 3; Library 1, 2; Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Who's Who 3, 4; 111. State Scholar 4. MITCH EGGEMEYER Mr. Ed Eggemeyer Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; MVP 4; Chester Inv. All Tourney 4; Football 1; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball All Conference 4. DEB EHLERS Mr. and Mrs. David Rathert Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1; Choraleers 3,4. FORREST EGGEMEYER Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eggemeyer LAURIE FRAZER Mrs. Oma Phelps 47 Are you sure there's enough hair there for both you and Coach, Pat? DEB GROTT Mr. and Mrs. Dale Grott Summit Staff 2, 3, 4; Section Head 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROL GREGORY Mr. and Mrs. James Gregory Summit Staff 2, 3, 4; Section Head 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Library 3, 4; Nat’l. Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Grad. Usher 3; 111. State Scholar 4: Who's Who 4; Student Council 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3; Li’l Abner 4. BRENDA HARTENBERGER Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hartenber- ger Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 4: GAA 1; Nat'l. Honor Society 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JOE GROSS Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gross BETTY HARTMAN Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hartman Summit Staff 4; An Club 4; FHA 1; GAA 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Li'l Abner 4; JA 2. 48 CINDY HARTMAN Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hartman Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Li’l Abner 4. JACINTA HENNRICH Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hennrich Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Newspaper 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Head of Sign Comm. 4; Thespians 1,3. MIKE HARVEL Mr. and Mrs. George Harvel Basketball 1,2; Football 1. STEVE HIGGERSON Mrs. Janet Higgerson Band 1, 2, 3, 4; V. Pres. 4; Treasurer 3; Runner-up Arion -Band 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cho-raleers 1, 2, 3, 4; Runner-up Arion - Chorus 4; Basketball 1, 2; Class Pres. 1; Football 1,2,3; FFA 1; Golf 1,2,3; Li'l Abner Band 4. MARLA HELFERS Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Heifers (Trans, from Hazelwood West) Cheerleading 1; Chorus 2; FHA 4; Thespians 3. BRENDA HILLERMAN Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hillerman Summit Staff 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2, 4; Class V. Pres. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Ex. Curr. Chairman 4; Homecoming Att. 4; Spring Dance Maid of Honor 4; Li'l Abner 4; Nursing Scholarship 4. 49 MIKE HOBECK Mr. and Mrs. John Hobeck Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1. CONNIE HOMAN Mr. and Mrs. Wib Homan MARK HOGREFE Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hogrefe Basketball 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 3, Treasurer 4. JOYCE HOWIE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Howie Summit Staff 3, Section Head 4; Art Club 4; Band 3; Cheerleading 1; Class Vice-President 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2,3, President 4. RONALD HOLLEY Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holley Basketball 1; Football 1, 2; FFA 2, 3, 4. BILL HUGHES Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hughes Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2. so DIANE HURST Mrs. Amelia Hurst Art Club 4; Band 3. 4; FHA 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Assist. Ed. 4; Li' 1 Abner 4; Home Ec Award 4; Elk's Student of the Month 4; Speech Team 4; Sr. Steering Committee; Graduation Usher 3; Radio Announcer 4. KERRY JOHNSON Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 1; FFA 3. STEVE JOHNSON Mrs. Louis Johnson PATSY KAEMPFE Chorus 1; 1st Place Regional Sci- Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kaempfe ence Fair 4. Chorus 2, 3; Class Secretary 2, 3; Newspaper 2; Pep Club 2; Vocational Advisory Council 4. GINA KARUSHIS Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Karushis Summit Staff 3, 4; Speech Team 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4: Choraleers 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; The Golden Mask” 3; Li’l Abner 4; Voice of Democracy Award 4; Who's Who Among Am. H.S. Students 4; SISPA Spring Conference 3. 51 JIM KILLION Mr. and Mrs. Lon Killion MARY KLEIN Basketball 1; Golf 3,4. Mr. and Mrs. John Klein Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Spring Queen 4. CAROL KNOP Mr. and Mrs. Omar Knop Chorus 1, 2, 3; FHA 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3. PAUL KOENEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Don Koeneman Band 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 4; Newspaper 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Golf 1, 2, 3; IL State Scholar; Elk’s Student of the Month; Elk's Student of the Year 4; Commencement Address; So. IL Society for HS Achievement; Boys' State 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Choraleers 4; Class Pres. 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Sec. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Girls' State 3; Woman's Club Music Award; Arion Award for Band 4; So. IL Soc. for HS Achievement; Elks Student of the Month. WAYNE KORANDO Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Korando C-Club 2, 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 4; Most Valuable Offensive Player 3. 52 DIANA LANKFORD Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lankford JANET LOCHHEAD Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lochhead FHA 1. 4; Li'l Abner” 4. TIM LOCHHEAD Mr. and Mrs. Don Lochhead C-Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; 2nd Team Offense; MVP Offensive Lineman; Sportsmanship Award; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Elk's Teenager of the Month 4; So. 111. Society of H.S. Achievement 4; 111. Power Co. Award 1; SAR 4; Runner-up Math Award 4: Lt. Bruce Welge Award. JACKIE LANG Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams KELLY LAWRENCE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence Baseball 1, 2; JA 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Defensive Back 4; C-Club 3,4. MARK LA ROSE Mr. and Mrs. Merlin LaRose 53 DIANNE LOUCKS Mr. and Mrs. Lester Loucks Chorus 1. lynn McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDonough Chorus 2, 3. 4; FHA 1; Thespians 2. carol McKinney Mrs. Clare Divardo (Trans, from Steeleville) Pom Pom 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 1; FHA 1, 2; GAA 1, 2; Library 1; Li'l Abner 4; Voc. Advisory Council 4. MELOD1E MANSKER Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mansker Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Amer. Legion Essay Award 3, 4; Softball 4. Chorus 2,3,4; FHA 1; Pep Club 1, 2; Li'l Abner 4. 54 BILL MARCINKOWSKA Mrs. Shirley Marcinkowska Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4; Voc. Advisory Council 4. GLENN MINER Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miner Football 1; FFA 2, 3; ]A 2. JIM MELCHERS Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Melchers Basketball 1, 2; Class Pres. 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Nat'l. Honor Society 3,4. PATTI MIZER Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mizer Art Club 4; Cheerleading 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. TIM MILLER Mr. and Mrs. Udell Miller Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; C-Club 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Manager 1, 2. JEFF MOORE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 1; Student Council 1; Thespians 3, 4; Class Wolf 4; Choraleers 4. 55 CONNIE MUELLER Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Mueller DANNY OHLAU Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ohlau National Honor Society 3, 4; So. II Society of H.S. Achievement 4; Track 4; State Meet 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; X-Country 3, 4; Sr. Athlete of the Year; MVP Basketball 3; MVP X-Country 4; Con. X-Country Champ 4; Chester Invitational Tourney Team 3, 4; All-Con. Team 4; All So. Team 4; Sports Weekly All-Star Team 4; Eldorado Tourney 2nd Team 4; F.G. and Top Scorer Awards 4: Mr. CHS 4; Elk Student of the Month 4. KATHY MUELLER Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mueller An Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2. Hey, Oats! Is this why you're so good?!?! PAT MULHOLLAND Mr. and Mrs. John Mulholland Summit Staff 2, 3, 4; Sports Ed. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Track 1,2; Best Free-Throw 2, 3; Li’l Abner” 4; Who's Who 4. TIM PAULUS Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Paulus Baseball 1, 2; Senior Steering Committee. 56 PAM PHELPS Mrs. Doris Phelps Chorus 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Pom Pom 2; Twirler 3, 4; Head Twir-ler 4. NANCY RICKENBERG Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Rickenberg Chorus 4; FHA 1, 2, 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3. TERRI QUIGLEY Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Quigley Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Newspaper 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3; Li’l Abner 4; JA 2; Voc. Advisory Council 4; Nurses' Scholarship 4. % MARY JO RIGGIO Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riggio Pom Pom 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3: GAA 1, 2, 3; Newspaper 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. 2; Thespians 1, 2, 3. PAM RANTA Rev. and Mrs. William Ranta Summ. St. 2, 3, 4; Section Head 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Lib. 2, 3, 4; Nat'l. Honor Soc. 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Photographer 4; Thespians 1,2, 3: Speech Team 4; Who's Who 3, 4; Del. to Nat'l. Youth Science Club 4; State Student 111. Jr. Acad. of Science 4. GARY ROCKWELL Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rockwell Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1; Ind. Arts 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3. 57 PAM ROPER Mr. and Mrs. Harley Roper Summit Staff 4; Chorus 4; Newspaper 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girl's Volleyball 4. DONALD RUCH Mrs. Clementine Ruch Track 1; Football 2. BETH RUNGE Mr. and Mrs. Earl Runge Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; Cheerleading 1; Pep Club 1. KAREN SCHEFFER Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scheffer Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2; Pep Club 1. SUSAN SCH1RMER Mr. and Mrs. John Schirmer Art Club 3, 4; Women’s Club An Award; FHA 1, 2; Newspaper 4; Band 1. JOHN SCHMERBAUCH Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmerbauch Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; C-Club 3, 4; Football 1; National Honor Society 4; Elk's Teenager of the Month 4; X-Country 3,4; Boys' State; Sr. Steering Committee; Illinois State Scholar 4; Who's Who Among Am. H. S. Students 4. 58 JIM SCHULTE Mr. and Mrs. Les Schulte An Club 3,4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Treas. 4; Ind. Ans Club 1; Newspaper 2, 3; Li'l Abner 4; JA 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Wayne Thorne Award 4. TOBY SEARCH Mr. and Mrs. Ted Search GARY SELLERS Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mr. and Mrs. James Sellers C-Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Football 1; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Mike McLean Award 4; MVP Football 4. LINDA SHEELY Mrs. Naomi Hanenberger Summit Staff 4; An Club 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; FHA 4; Lib. 3. Looks like all that practice finally paid off, Toby! LYNDA SICKMEYER Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sickmeyer An Club 3, 4; Pres. 4; Cheer-leading 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Class Treas. 4: FHA 2, 3, 4; Steering Comm. 4: Pres. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4: Student Coun. 4: Thespians 3; Li'l Abner 4; Spring Queen Candidate 4; Sadie Hawkins Most Orig. 4; Best Dressed Sr. Girl; Outstanding Home Ec Student 4; Elks Teenager of the Month. 59 i ' ' GARY SPENCER Harold J. Spencer Transfer from Roosevelt High, TX Football 1,2; Thespian Club 1, 2; School Play 1, 2; Speech Team 4; Li'l Abner 4. DAVID STRAIGHT Mrs. Dorothy Straight Industrial Arts Club 1; Track 1. MARY STALLMAN Mr. and Mrs. Elton Stallman Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; FHA 1, 3, 4; Sadie Hawkins Most Original 4. What's the matter, Sherry? SHERRY STEIN Mr. and Mrs. William Stein Summit Staff 3, 4; Art Club 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; FHA 4; Treas. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Spring Queen Candidate 4; Sadie Hawkins Most Original 4. MIKE SULSER Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jokerst Class Vice-Pres. 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Track 1, 3; Jeff Brown Memorial 4. 60 DAVID SURMAN Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Surman FFA 2, 4; Building Tr. 3, 4. CLARENCE VIEREGGE. JR. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vieregge Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2; Track 1,2. JOE TINDALL Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tindall Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; JA 2, 3. BRYAN WAGNER Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wagner Summit 3, 4; Section Hd. 4; Industrial Arts 1; Building Tr. 3, 4. PATTY VARNER Mr. and Mrs. John Varner Chorus 1, 3, 4; Choraleers 1,3, 4; GAA 2; Pep Club 1; Li'l Abner 4. DAVID WALTEMATE Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Waltemate Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Football 2,4. 61 JERRY WILSON Mr. and Mrs. Troy Wilson Chorus 1,2. LINDA WITTENBORN Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Witten- born Art Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; FHA 1,4; Pep Club 1; Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow 4. KATHY YANKEY Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Yankey Chorus 2; FHA 1. The following students' pictures were not available: Debbie Baxter Jim Doerr Mike Kontz Larry Korando Donald Rains Steve Roche Brenda Rose Connie Sternberg Tammy Wright Keith Wingerter 62 CLASS OFFICERS: Jeff Bodeker, PRESIDENT Nancy Peuowske, VICE-PRESIDENT Deb Hobeck, TREASURER Julie Mehrer, SECRETARY CLASS SPONSORS: Mr. and Mrs. Fuqua Tom Belton David Bendorf Gary Bert Vince Bert 64 Gary Bierman Jeff Bodeker Don Bova Allen Buck Richard Byram Deb Caron Jim Caron PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Bruce Clessa Mary Coffey Bill Davis That oughta hold it! ? Neal Decker Susan Decker Kenny Diercks Kevin Diercks Becky Gannon Vicki Gentsch Kenny Gremmels Bill Gross Linda Eggemeyer Tammy Eggemeyer Kim Fraembs Sherry Heuerman Kyle Hill Deb Hobeck Rich Grosvenor Marvin Hammel Mike Hathaway Barbara Heinks Jayne Howie Marsha Howie Nanette Ichtertz Jane Irvine 67 68 Remembering All the Good Times Dale Lindner Mike Lutz Julie Lynn Mike McClure Bruce McConkey Brett McLaughlin 69 Bob Marcinkowska Don Martin Julie Mehrer 70 Tom Pautler Charlene Pepmiller Nancy Petrowske Rick Powley Rob Powley Gina Quillman Studying to be Seniors Beginning fo Make Shelley Sickmeyer Jeff Simmons Bruce Slack Amy Smith Bev Smith Ruth Smith 72 Kathy Stockwell James Thieret Kevin Thurau Mike Tindall David Tretter Tammy Usher 73 New Discoveries 74 CLASS OFFICERS: Jody Buatte, PRESIDENT Rose Wingerter, VICE PRESIDENT Donna Hartenberger, SECRETARY Janelle Lochhead, TREASURER Margie Abell Kenny Adams James Alms Deb Baggett Pam Bellinger Armon Bert Melody Betuski Daryl Bigham n°tsh 5wn JimBova Paula Brelje Jody Buatte Joe Buatte Scott Buescher Tom Buescher Craig Campbell 76 Mark Casten Lexia Cleiman Mary Clore Tuny Conover John Cowell Tony Cox JoAnn Creason Allan Crowder John Cummins Pam Cushman Michelle Daschka Patty DeMent Mary Dethrow Rosemarie Donagher Joann Doza Tammy Eggemeyer Brian Ehlers Jill Ehlers Carla Fedderke Susan Frazer Bob Glass Michelle Grah Chris Gregory Deb Gretzmacher Larry Guethle Donna Hartenberger 77 Debra Hartman Kevin Hartmann Beth Harvel Barb Higgerson Tim Hobeck Susan Holley Jeff Holzum Brenda Hombostel David Hughey Sally Irvine Bob Jany Kelly Kane Mark Kapshandy Rosemary Kipp Pam Klindworth Nancy LaBreacht Ronda LaRose Ricky Lee Janelle Lochhead Kathy Loucks Kim Kniffen Ron Korando Rodney Kribs Alan Kueker 78 Patty Ludwig Debbie Lynn Connie McCormick Terry McCormick Gary McDaniel ficfwfi w� f• mod Tom Maue Sharon Mennerich Jill Middendorf Barton Miller Sue Ohlau Bill Pautler Kathy Phelps Joan Pike Tammy Rahlfs Kris Ranta Sharon Rathert Bill Rinderer Jill Roche David Runge Mary Scheffer Tina Schultz 79 Tate Search Dwayne Smith Terry Snider Susan Stein Mark Stockwell Mike Straight Rita Sultani Janet Surman Steve Sympson Kristie Tiller Charleen Tindall Joel Trueblood Randy Weese George Wham Jim Wingerter Rose Wingerter Jeanne Wright Mary Young Byrd' In Memory of Mike Williams Mike was not an ordinary boy. He felt as if his job was to cheer people up in times of trouble or to help them in time of need. When we think of him, we think not of all the bad times but the good and happy ones. We thank God for all those good times and memories that are planted in our minds. Those of us who loved and knew him pray that what he was to us will have its place in our hearts and minds forever. 80 CLASS OFFICERS: Sam Hammel, VICE-PRESIDENT Deb Hathaway, SECRETARY Mary Ohlau, PRESIDENT Cindy Roper, TREASURER CLASS SPONSORS: Mrs. Woolcott Mr. Heldebrandt I Donna Abell Debra Barnhart Chris Bendorf Norbert Bert Richard Bert Scott Bert Todd Bland Jeff Bohnert Kathleen Bowen Tommy Burgdorf Cindy Busch Carrol Campbell Tina Colvis Brenda Decker Debbie Dickson Jean Diercks Joan Diercks Theresa Donagher 82 Wondering About the Future Jeff Easton Cheryl Eggemeyer Tammy Eggemeyer Steve Erwin Kim Esselman Steve Farmer Randy Fedderke Brett Frazer Darla Fricke Robin Garris Debbie Gearhart Linda Gendron Susan Gerberding Carlene Glass Dwayne Greer Robert Grosvenor Kim Grott Pam Gruber Terry Guethle Tina Haberman Jeanie Hale Mitch Hammel Sam Hammel Mark Hartman Debbie Hathaway Wynette Hawkins Mike Hecht Patty Hindman Ricky Hoffman Lou Holcomb 83 Sheryl Holzum Bruce Homan Kevin Homan David Jany Tim Jany Chris Jeffrey Chris Johnson Ed Kerkhover Bob Kipp Roger Kipp Terry Knop Bill Knowles Greg Koeneman Debbie Korando Denise Korando Donald Korando Greg Krantz Brad Lankford Mike Lindsey Brad Lohman Jerry Lohman Scott Lutz Mike Ludwig Camille Lyons Alan McBride Lorrie McDaniel Rita McDermott Mark McKinney Tracy McKinney Donna McMath James Maes Gordon Mansker Hazel Martin Diana Meininger Jay Middendorf Laura Miller 84 Robert Miller Debra Miner Tom Miner Sheri Minton Kim Montroy Glenora Morgan Lisa Mueller Richard Niemeyer David Niermann Mary Ohlau Pat Paulus Clayton Pepmiller Brian Petrowske Kevin Petrowske Mark Picou Kathy Rahlfs Michael Rains Debra Reid I PHOTO NOt AVAILABLE Steve Renner Barbara Rickenberg Cindy Roper Carolyn Rucker David Schroeder PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Praying won’t help now, Richard! 85 Darla Sellers Bonnie Shemonic Tim Sickmeyer Mike Siegfried Patty Singer Lynnette Smith Tonya Spencer Richard Sprengel Scott Springer Cathy Steffens Lisa Stirnamen Mike Strong Kim Stumpe Lynell Sulser Soraya Sultani Souad Sultani Karen Surman Bobbi Throop Randy Thurau Jessie Todd Karen Turner Mike Uffelman Steve Venable Curt Weese Kenny Welge Jefferi Wittenbrink Bruce Weber Rob Wolz Rose Yankey Mike Young A i K - 86 Sponsor: Mrs. Van Meter; Editor: Holly Bemasek; Ads: Carol Congiardo; Business Manager: Angie Bert; Organizations: Joyce Howie; Assistant Editor: Vickie Welge; Faculty: Pam Ranta; Activities: Carol Gregory; Classes: Deb Grott; Photographer: Bryan Wagner; Sports: Pat Mulholland. The Summit Staff The Summit Staff is faced with a big responsibility - creating a yearbook. It is a group of hardworking, talented students brought together to produce the best possible annual for Chester High School. If I don't make the deadline, I’ll jump! What was that again? The deadline was when??? Gosh, I’m going to be a fireman when I grow up! 89 Student Council The Student Council is a group of elected students who served as the school government. The students’ goal is to make CHS better every year. Whenever a student has a suggestion or a complaint , the Student Council is there to help him. They plan and sponsor many activities throughout the year. President: Joyce Howie; Secretary-Treasurer: Holly Bernasek; Social Chairman: Celia Almond; Vice-President: Jeff Bodeker; Extra-Curricular Chairman: Brenda Hillerman. 90 Sponsor: Mrs. P. Paetzhold (Teach); President: Lynda Sickmeyer; Vice-President: Julie Lynn; Secretary-Treasurer: Susan Schirmer. The Art Club is a group of really talented students who are guided by the one and only, Teach”. The Art Club had two fine art exhibits this school year. They also were helpful with both dances’ decorations and the Li’l Abner play. The An Club is full of hard-working students who should be proud to belong to this organization. 92 Speech Team The Speech Team is building a team to establish a reputation of excellence in speaking activities in the State. They participate in the Illinois High School Association sanctioned Speech Tournament and Festival. In their first year of competition the team compiled a respected record, placing high in several meets and placing two students, Kathy Campbell and Nanette Ichtertz, in the finals of the District Speech Contest. This year's sponsor was Mrs. Bryant. Junior Achievement President - Kyle Hill; Vice-President - Mike Straight; Safety Director - Larry Mitchell; Treasurer - Charlene Pepmiller; Secretary - Debbie Hartman (not pictured). Junior Achievement consists of a group of students who meet once a week and form their own company that will produce and sell a product of their choice. Vice-President - Tim Lochhead President - Holly Bemasek; Secretary - Jenelle Klindworth. Being a member of the National Honor Society is a position of high honor. Membership is based on the four qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To become a member of the National Honor Society, it is necessary not only to maintain a scholastic average, but also to possess the above characteristics. Only these students who display these outstanding achievements are initiated into the society. 94 National Honor Society Taking a Pledge of Honor NATIONAL _ HONOR SOCIETY A L% £ 95 C Club The ”C” Club is an organization for athletes who have met the requirements of the Chester Athletic code and have obtained a letter C in any of the sports offered at C.H.S. The Bleacher Bums is an organization formed to revive school spirit. This group has done a great job this year. Bleacher Bums 96 Sponsors: MR. MARTIN AND MRS. HOPKINS: Officers: Shelley Sickmeyer, Jacinta Hennrich, Linda Sickmeyer, Celia Almond, Kim Fraembs Pep Club 97 Julie Mehrer; Nancy Petrowske; Jenelle Klindworth; Deb Grott, Captain; Brenda Hillerman; Patti Mizer Varsity The Varsity Cheerleaders worked very hard all year on their cheers and stunts. These girls instilled school spirit and pride. Cheerleaders 98 Joni Dungey; Sharon Rabe; Kim Kniffen; Ruth Kipp; Barb Higger-son; Deb Hobeck, Captain; Sally Irvine J. V. Cheerleaders The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders work very hard on their cheers and show a lot of enthusiasm at all their games. The Freshman Cheerleaders have worked hard this year learning stunts and cheers. Their hard work has been shown at all their games this year. Freshman Cheerleaders Deb Korando; Souad Sultani; Lisa Mueller; Susan Gerberding, Sherri Eggemeyer, Cheryl Holzum, Captain; Soraya Sultani. 99 Sponsor: Mr. Reiman; President: Tom Decker; Vice-President: Kris Ranta; Sec.-Treasurer: Tanya Sherman Radio Club The Radio Club, sponsored by Mr. Reiman, is an interesting and educational club. Its members learn about electronics, earn an amateur radio license, and talk over a ham radio. 100 Sponsor: Mr. Limbaugh; President: Pam Ranta; Vice President: Tom Decker; Sec.-Treasurer: Steve Sympson Science The Science Club, sponsored by Mr. Limbaugh, is a club for students interested in science. The members must enter a project in the science fair each year. Many of the winning projects come from Science Club members. Club 101 Sponsor: Mr. Heldebrandt; President: Dale Choate; Vice President: Joe Gross; Secretary: Mary Clore; Treasurer: Tony Colvis; Reporter: Ron Holley; Sentinel: Bob Jany. Future Farmers of America The FFA, a national organization for boys studying vocational agriculture, attempts to develop in its members rural leadership. They promote participation in activities and projects on a local, state, and national level. Thank God I'm a country boy! 102 Sponsors - Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Colvis; President - Lynda Sickmeyer; Vice-President - Vicki Gentsch; Secretary - Linda Sheely; Treasurer - Sherry Stein: Recreation Director - Shelley Sickmeyer . Future Homemakers Future Homemakers is an organization open to all Home-Ec students. It is under the direction of Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Colvis. This group is involved in some activity all year - from pizza parties and scavenger hunts, to trips to St. Louis and S.I.U. Whenever help is needed for a school event, F. H. A. is always ready, willing , and able. 103 Get If On!” Out Newspaper Get It On Staff Editor-in-Chief: Gina Karushis Associate Editor: Diane Hurst News: Mary Ellen Klein, Carol Walters Art: Susan Schirmer, Celia Almond Photography: Pam Ranta, Tammy Wright Features: Susan Holley, Terri Quigley, Sally Irvine, Jacinta Hennrich Sports: Guy Doza, Barry Miller Editorials: Darrel Burns Copy Editor: Cheryll Draves Typist: Barbara Heinks Girls' Sports: Carol Walters Advisor: Mr. Collmeyer 104 Sponsors - Mrs. Colvis and Mrs. Hopkins; President - Kim Fraembs; Vice-President - Deb Hobeck; Secretary - Rose Wingerter; Treasurer - Jim Schulte; Social Chairman - Susan Holley Fuiure Teachers of America Under the new supervision of Mrs. Colvis and Mrs. Hopkins, the F. T. A. club enjoyed many interesting hours. They taught at various schools in Chester in the annual student teaching day A trip to S.I.U. was also very useful in observing new teaching methods. This is certainly the club for those interested in teaching. 105 Chorus '74-75 The Chorus is a large ensemble numbering nearly 70 in total. They sing at each of the annual concerts. Their many voices combine to make a very enjoyable listening experience. Anyone who likes to sing and have a good time at the same time should join chorus. A new group! ?! ? This tired city was somebody’s (whose?) dream . . 106 Choraleers The C. H. S. Choraleers is a select group of people from the big Chorus. They again gave an exceptional performance at both concerts this year. They also entertain at many community functions. Soy it with Sing?!?! while you work??? Well, girls, that's an F for the quarter!!! 107 Marching Yellowjackeis Band Leads Siafe Fair! Band Brings Waif Disney fo Chesfer! CHS Band Atta girl, Terri!! of 1974-1975 CHEESE!!! Just because you can play Chester perfectly . . . 109 Spring C K Outsfanding f|f Performers May 18, 1975, Chester High Annual Spring Awards Concert. All performers put on the professional airs to bring the public an enjoyable concert. Mr. Birchler was presented a picture of the senior band members, a Mickey Mouse beanie, and what else but a bag of jellybeans from Spasto and Higgy. Also awards were given out as follows: Arion Award for Band to president Jenelle Klindworth; Arion Award for Chorus to Holly Bernasek; Runner up Arions for both Band and Chorus went to Steve Higgerson; Wayne Thorne Service to Music — Jim Schulte; Freddy Allmeyer Award — Celia Almond: and the silver baton was presented to Majorette Deb Ehlers. no Beth Harvel (front), Ronda LaRose, Holly Bemasek, Carol McKinney (top), Cheryll Draves, Diane Hurst, Mary Stallman, Mary Jo Riggio (front) Pom Pom Girls Whether dressed in their Military outfits or in their best parade suits, our pom pom girls are the brightest, liveliest pom pom girls around. They add lots of color to the Jacket Band, either in the front as flag girls, or at the back as pom pom girls. As spectators can tell, only the best get to be pom pom girls. ill BACK ROW: Lynelle Sulser, Deb Ehlers (top), Kim Fraembs, Pam Phelps. FRONT ROW: Jody Buatte, Janelle Lochhead, Rose Wingerter. Once again the C. H. S. twirlers have led the band through another season. One needs only to watch these girls to see what hard work goes into each routine or half-time show. Our twirlers dazzle crowds wherever they go. It is a special honor to be one of C. H. S. ’ terrific twirlers. Chester Twirlers 112 HEAD TWIRLER: Pam Phelps Drum Majorette: Deb Ehlers Senior PAM DEB 75 Twirlers Loyalty We’re loyal to you, Chester High, We’re orange and black, Chester High, We’ll back you to stand ’gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Chester High Rah-Rah So stay with that ball Chester High, We're backing you all Chester High, Our team is our fame protector On boys, for we expect a victory from you, Chester High Bring our that dear Old Flag of orange and Black, Lead on your sons and daughters on field and track. Like men of old on giants Placing reliance, shouting defiance Oskeel Wal Wal Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For clean athletics and for learning, we stand And unto thee we pledge our heart and hands, Dear Alma Mater, Chester High. Go You Yellowjackets Go you Yellowjackets, Fight you Yellowjackets. Win you Yellowjackets. Go! Fight! Win! Go you Yellowjackets, Fight you Yellowjackets We like to win, and we'll back you to the end. So go you Yellowjackets, Fight you Yellowjackets Lift up your banners high Go fight down that field (floor) and never, never yield (make another score) For our dear old Chester High! Go you Yellowjackets Go! Fight! Win! Yellowjackets! Varsity Football '74 TOP ROW: Mike Lutz, Wayne Korando, Keith Wingerter, Jay Wittenbom, Gary Bierman, Toby Search, Mike Sulser, Mike Mulholland, Mgrs. Butch Wingerter and Kenny Adams. 2nd ROW: Brett McLaughlin, David Waltemate, Jeff Holzum, Mark Kapshandy, Marvin Hammel, Bill Gross, Tom Holley, Allen Buck, Rob Powley, Coach Paulus. 3rd ROW: Joe Buatte, Mark Stockwell, James Thieret, Bruce McConkey, Rick Powley, Mike Hathaway, Don Wingerter, Kevin Thurau, Jeff Bodeker, Coach Smith. BOTTOM ROW: Rick (coach) Belton, Pat Mulholland, Taylor Search, Barry Miller, Mike Tindall, Tim Lochhead, Kelly Lawrence , Bruce Casten, Dwight Brown, Coach Wiley. 74’ SCHEDULE CHS 30 Zeigler-Royalton 8 CHS 6 Anna-Jonesboro 26 CHS 13 Murphysboro 34 CHS 13 Pinckneyville 0 CHS 21 Nashville 20 CHS 8 Sparta 32 CHS 14 Carlyle 28 CHS 6 DuQuoin 22 CHS 18 Columbia 22 CHS 12 Dupo 22 S.W.E. All Conference Members 2nd Team Offense - Tim Lochhead (Guard) 2nd Team Offense - Mike Tindall (Halfback) 2nd Team Defense - Kelly Lawrence (Halfback) 2nd Team Defense - Bill Gross (End) HEAD-BUTT? 116 Improved Sophs, and Frosh. Heroes TOP ROW: Coach Wiley, Mgr. Randy Weiss, Craig Campbell, Scott Buescher, Mike Williams, Bob Glass, Coach Trapp. MIDDLE ROW: Steve Sympson, Mark Kapshandy, Taylor Search, Tony Cox, David Runge, Jeff Holzum, Mark McKinney, Mark Stockwell. BOTTOM ROW: Terry McCormick, John Cowell, Bart Miller, Kris Ranta, Brian Ehlers, Terry Snider, Joe Buatte. The J.V. squad finished a very profitable season with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie. This record is identical to last year's J.V. record but they ended up in 2nd place instead of co-champs like last year's team. These boys, who won zero games as Freshmen, have shown great improvement. The J.V. outscored their opponents 100 to 92 as Joe Buatte, Mark Stockwell, Mark Kapshandy, Kris Ranta and Mark McKinney had a good season. FRONT ROW: Mgr. Cun Weiss, Brett Frazer, Rob Wolz, Mike Ludwig, Sam Hammel, Rich Niemeyer, Todd Bland, Mike Uffleman, Ed Kerkhover, Randy Thurau, Mgr. Bob Kipp. STANDING: Coach Bridges, Mitch Hammel, Bill Knowles, Don Korando, Mike Hecht, Jay Middendorf, Tim Sickmeyer, Mike Siegfried, Rich Sprengel, David Nierman, Brad Lankford, Gordon Mansker, Jerry Lohman. In sharp contrast to last year's freshmen, the Frosh. gridders finished with a 7-0 won-loss record. (Who out-scored their opponents 192-6.) Nashville was the only team to score on the Jackets, Sam Hammel, Bill Knowles, Mike Uffleman, Mike Ludwig, Don Korando, and Mitch Hammel had outstanding seasons. We congratulate the freshmen for their excellent season with high hopes for the first S. W.E. championship in over ten years. 117 1974 Varsity Football Results Record 3-7 Team Scoring: OKAY, Who’s got the ball? C.H.S. — 141, Opp. — 204 TEAM TOTALS C.H.S. OPP. Yards Rushing 1,579 1,910 Yards Passing 795 983 Total Yards 2,374 2,893 First Downs 108 117 Passes Attempted 165 137 Passes Completed 67 69 Interceptions 18 14 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Mike Tindall 54 Wayne Korando 38 Pat Mulholland 24 Kelly Lawrence 18 Tom Holley 5 Gary Bierman 2 Total Yards Rushing and Passing Mike Tindall 1,117 Kelly Lawrence 488 Rushing Mike Tindall 100 carries Kelly Lawrence 90 carries Wayne Korando 93 carries Most Interceptions Kelly Lawrence 5 Joe Buaue 3 Most Assisted Tackles Wayne Korando 34 Toby Search 26 Don Wingerter 26 Most Individual Tackles Wayne Korando 49 Kelly Lawrence 44 Toby Search 43 Tackles and Assists Combined Wayne Korando 83 Toby Search 69 Kelly Lawrence 68 Joe Buatte 53 Keith Wingerter 52 Tim Lochhead 51 Don Wingerter 49 546 yds. 390 yds. 302 yds. BANG! You're Dead! 34 breaks away again. Tindall wins a footrace. Pat Mulholland Joe Buatte Rick Powley Kevin Thurau Mike Tindall Jeff Bodeker r« i i f James Thieret Dwight Don Brown Wingerter Wayne Korando I Mike Sulser Bruce McConkey Bill Gross Kelly Mark Lawrence Stockwell Jeff Holzum Tim Marvin Mike Rick Toby David Mike Lochhead Hammel Hathaway Belton Search Waltemate Mulholland Allen Buck Tom Holley Keith Wingerter Bruce Casten Jay Wittenborn Gary Bierman Rob Powley Brett McLaughlin Mike Lutz Coach Smith Coach Bridges Coach Paulus Coach Trapp Coach Wiley 119 FRONT ROW: Kevin Dierks, Mike Jany, Don Martin, Mike Schulte. BACK ROW: John Schmerbauch, Kevin Hartman, Dan Ohlau, Tom Buescher, Coach Hinkle. CROSS-COUNTRY RESULTS 1975 Lost to Red Bud here 19 - 40 (0-1) Lost to Pinckneyville at Pinckneyville 27 - 28 (0-2) Lost to New Athens at New Athens 26-31 (0-3) Lost to Marissa here 21-34 (0-4) Third in triangular here to Sparta and Freeburg 27-49-51 (0-6) Second in triangular at Red Bud RB-21. C-54. Pinckneyville - 58 (1-7) Beat DuQuoin here 21-40 (2-7) Beat Murphysboro at Murphysboro 25-34 (3-7) First in triangular here C-33. Nashville-43. Perryville-52 (5-7) Second in triangular at Sparta S-22. C-43. Nashville-61 (6-8) Beat New Athens here 27-28 (7-8) Beat Perryville at Perryville 26-32 (8-8) Beat DuQuoin at DuQuoin 22-36 (9-8) Lost to Pinckneyville here 21-36 (9-9) Placed 18th out of 24 teams at Waterloo Invitational Beat Nashville at Nashville 25-30 (10-9) Third in Triangular here Cobden-29. Murphvsboro-45. -C-52 (10-11) Third in conference meet at Spans - Spana, Murphy, Chester, P'Ville, N’ville, A-J, Carlyle, DuQuoin Placed 15th out of 18 teams in the Lebanon district 120 Will the real GRAVITY please take ONE step forward? This year marked the second season of cross-country at C.H.S., and it was even better than last year. The Jackets achieved third place in the conference meet compared to 6th place in the meet last year. The Jackets had a tough time getting started but once over the hurdle of winning their first meet, the Jackets gained enough momentum to end up with a record over . 500. Danny Ohlau was the most outstanding player on the team, and also in the conference. He was first place runner in most of the meets, and also won first in the conference meet. Danny Ohlau and John Schmerbauch were the two senior lettermen. Mike Schulte, Don Martin, and Kevin Dierks, who broke his ankle in the last half of the season, were the junior lettermen. Tom Buescher and Kevin Hartman, sophomores this year, also lettered. The Yellowjackets are looking forward to next year and an even better season, with five of the seven lettermen returning. DAN OHLAU'S RECORDS In 16 Dual and or Triangular Meets 9 Firsts 7 Seconds In 12 Matches with Conference Competition (Not including conference meets) 12 Firsts 1st In the Conference Meet 41st In the Waterloo Invitational 32nd In the Lebanon District Set Record for Perryville 2 mile course - 10:18 Best time by a Chester runner on Chester's 2.6-mile course - 15:12 (Course record in 15:07 set by Marissa's Randy Kane and tied by Perryville's Mike Zahner) Southwest Egyptian Conference Champion Dan Ohlau 121 STANDING: Cathy Mueller, Vickie Welge, Tammy Eggemeyer, Carol Walters, Patty DeMint, Cindy Roper, Debbie Hathaway, Cathy Campbell, and Coach Monroe. SITTING: Julie Lynn, Wynette Hawkins, Melody Mansker, Tammy Usher, Pam Cushman, Deb Bamhardt, Jayne Howie, Denise Lankford. The new dimensions in sports this year at Chester High were the girls’ softball, volleyball and track teams. The first team organized in the fall was the softball team. The team showed much promise for next year and years to come. The girls were all rookies and their coach, Miss Monroe, worked mainly on improvement. The team did improve a great deal by the end of the season. Three girls were chosen for most improved, most valuable, and most sportsmanlike awards. They are the following: MOST SPORTSMANLIKE - Cathy Campbell MOST IMPROVED - Carol Walters MOST VALUABLE - Jayne Howie SCHEDULE Record: 0-8 CHS 0 Sparta 19 CHS 10 Trico 28 CHS 3 Sparta 21 CHS 14 Anna 36 CHS 1 Trico 37 CHS 14 Murphysboro 16 Carbondale Tourney CHS 1 Vienna 38 CHS 3 Benton 22 122 Coach Monroe STANDING: Vickie Welge, Jayne Howie, Sue Ohlau, Shelly Sickmeyer, Sue Gerberding, Pam Cushman, Denise Lankford, Cathy Mueller, Coach Monroe. KNEELING: Cindy Roper, Camille Lyons, Michelle Daschka, Chris Gregory, Donna McMath, Jessica Todd. The girls went inside for the winter. They built a fine volleyball team. The girls had a J. V. and a Varsity. Fourteen girls took part in the program and they won several impressive games while showing promise for a good year next year, as most of the players were Fresh., Soph., and Jrs. The honored players chosen for volleyball awards by their teammates are the following: MOST SPORTSMANLIKE - Sue Ohlau MOST IMPROVED - Denise Lankford MOST VALUABLE - Jayne Howie SCHEDULE (C.H.S. Scores are first) Opp Varsity J.V. Sparta 15-6 3-15 5-15 15-12 1-15 10-15 Red Bud 6-15 7-15 0-15 15-2 11-15 Trico 3-15 15-4 12-15 15-7 9-15 15-10 Murphy 15-3 15-11 15-7 15-7 Carbondale 2-15 15-7 3-15 15-9 12-15 13-15 Anna 10-15 15-3 15-1 15-12 8-15 4-15 Murphy 15-3 15-11 15-9 15-11 Sparta 15-2 16-14 10-15 15-1 4-15 DuQuoin 15-12 15-11 9-15 15-9 14-16 Anna 10-15 15-3 15-11 15-12 8-15 4-15 Red Bud 6-15 0-15 11-15 3-15 Sparta Tourney P'Ville 10-15 4-15 C'dale 15-4 7-15 13-15 Herrin 6-15 15-7 18-16 15-11 11-15 13-15 Regional Tourney Trico 13-15 5-15 123 Chester Basketball Comes Alive FRONT ROW: Gary Bert, Gary Bierman, Mike Schulte, Brad Koeneman, Mike Tindall, Mike Lutz. BACK ROW: Coach Hinkle, Mitch Eggemeyer, Paul Koeneman, Dan Ohlau, Kerry Johnson, Pat Mulholland, Toby Search and Coach Wiley. 1974-75 SCHEDULE AND SCORES RECORD: 18-10 TRICO 49 CHS 52 PINCKNEYVILLE 73 CHS 68 SPARTA 106 CHS 65 STEELEVILLE 69 CHS 75 NASHVILLE 59 CHS 77 ELDORADO TOURNEY HARRISBURG 88 CHS 67 ANNA JONESBORO 73 CHS 99 CARRIER MILLS 84 CHS 82 CARLYLE 77 CHS 81 CHESTER INVITATIONAL RED BUD 72 CHS 87 STEELEVILLE 72 CHS 73 MARISSA 55 CHS 74 MURPHYSBORO 109 CHS 86 ANNA JONESBORO 65 CHS 83 DU QUOIN 60 CHS 52 TRICO (OT) 61 CHS 65 PINCKNEYVILLE 61 CHS 69 NASHVILLE 66 CHS 67 COLUMBIA 71 CHS 75 DU QUOIN 61 CHS 75 MURPHYSBORO 73 CHS 62 CARLYLE 78 CHS 80 ANNA JONESBORO 79 CHS 70 SPARTA 89 CHS 81 REGIONAL TOURNEY TAMAROA 53 CHS 114 PINCKNEYVILLE 73 CHS 81 SPARTA (OT) 89 CHS 91 SECTIONAL TOURNEY MATER DEI 67 CHS 64 124 VARSITY BASKETBALL STATISTICS 1974-75 FG FGA °1° FT FTA % Pts. Reb. S •Bert, Gary (Jr.) 6 12 50% 3 5 60% 15 1 2 •Bierman, Gary (Jr.) 3 5 60% 3 7 43% 9 6 4 •“Eggemeyer, Mitch (Sr.) 147 373 39% 84 111 76% 378 84 61 ••Johnson, Kerry (Sr.) 105 214 49% 69 126 55% 279 366 41 •Koeneman, Brad (Jr.) 3 11 27% 3 4 75% 9 11 2 ••Koeneman, Paul (Sr.) 156 322 48% 120 168 71% 432 126 45 •Lutz, Mike (Jr.) 52 123 42% 23 52 44% 127 147 25 •••Mulholland, Pat (Sr.) 30 91 33% 66 91 73% 126 27 21 ••Ohlau Dan (Sr.) 220 422 52% 50 80 63% 490 167 68 •Schulte, Mike (Jr.) 10 13 77% 1 1 100% 21 2 1 •Search, Toby (Sr.) 23 83 28% 15 20 75% 61 52 12 •Tindall, Mike (Jr.) 69 160 43% 30 41 73% 168 36 32 Team Totals 824 1829 45% 467 706 66% 2115 1025 314 Opponents' Totals 845 2044 41% 342 570 60% 2032 888 284 •Denotes years lettered - Lettered everyone this year who dressed with regional championship team. J. V. Bask The J. V. had a successful season as they tied for second place in the S. W.E. Conference while compiling a 12-6 won lost record. They continued to progress as the season stretched on and could give Chester its first back to back winning seasons in quite a long time. The J. V. imitated the Varsity’s style of play and several players had much varsity experience. They will be able to execute this year’s varsity's style of play effectively. 125 FRONT ROW: Mike Schulte, Gary Bert, Joe Buatte, Terry Snider, Mike Tindall, Jeff Bodeker. BACK ROW: Mike Mulholland, Gary Bierman, Brad Koeneman, Mike Lutz, Rob Powley, James Thieret, and Coach Wiley. Frosh. and Soph. Basketball FRONT ROW: Tom Burgdorf mgr., Bill Knowles, Pat Paulus, Scott Ben, Cun Weiss, Mitch Hammel, Bob Kipp, James Maes, David Nierman. BACK ROW: Rich Niemeyer mgr., Sam Hammel, Mike Ludwig, Jay Middendorf, Ed Kerkhover, Tim Sickmeyer, Todd Bland, Rob Wolz, Mike Uffleman, Greg Koeneman, and Coach Bridges. The Frosh ended their season with a very respectable record of 13-4. This is the best freshman team to come up in a long time at CHS, and they have a great future ahead of them. Sam Hammel was the high scorer for the freshman. The sophomores had a rather disappointing season this year, with a record of 2-9. Although they were not as successful as they had hoped to be, their poor season can be panially attributed to the loss of two of their best players. The sophomores are looking forward to next year, with the hope that they can put it all together for a more successful season. 126 FRONT ROW: Scott Buescher, Joe Buatte, Terry Snider, Taylor Search, John Cowell. BACK ROW: Kris Ranta, Tom Buescher, Kevin Hanman, Jeff Holzum, and Coach Wiley. Double Champions With the return of five lettermen, all having much playing experience from the previous year, things had to look-up” for the Yellow-Jacket Cagers in the coming season of 1975. Coach Hinkle coined the slogan Chester Basketball will come alive in 1975 , which would be used many more times in the upcoming season. Quite true to Coach Hinkle's predictions, Chester basketball did come alive in 1975. The won lost record of 18-10 was only one of the great improvements over previous years at Chester. The Yellowjackets won their own Invitational Tournament, a feat which hasn't been accomplished in the whole existence of the tourney, or thirteen years. The Jackets’ longest winning streak was five games; that is as many games as they won all last year. Their record was the best of any Chester cage teams in the last fifteen years. The Jackets averaged almost 75.5 points per game which paints an accurate description of the kind of basketball they played in 1975. Exciting. And speaking of exciting, one might have to mention the high point of the season which was undoubtedly the regional championship. The Jackets won the first regional title ever by a Chester team by defeating 10th ranked Sparta 91-89 in a thrilling overtime contest. The Jackets earned a very respectable 10th ranking among Class A schools in Southern Illinois after their defeat of highly touted Sparta. The team of 1975 won two championships and probably started a new era for Chester basketball. CHESTER INVITATIONAL CHAMPS DAN OHLAU, MITCH EGGEM-EYER ALL TOURNEY TEAM MEMBERS SPARTA, EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT! 127 HERE COME THE JACKETS! Pat Mike Gary Mike Mulholland Schulte Bert Tindall 1975 Yellowjacket Brad Toby Mitch Paul Koeneman Search Eggemeyer Koeneman Champions Danny Gary Mike Kerry Ohlau Bierman Lutz Johnson 128 Varsify Baseball 1975 FRONT ROW: Pat Mulholland, Mike Mulholland, Jeff Davis, Joe Buatte, Rob Powley, Junior Vieregge, Gary Bierman. BACK ROW: Mike Hathaway, Kevin Thurau, David Parker, Brett McLaughlin, David Waltemate, John Schmerbauch, Bob Glass, and Coach Trapp. 1975 SCHEDULE Steeleville 10 CHS 8 Sparta 3 CHS 2 Nashville 3 CHS 2 DuQuoin 4 CHS 10 Pinckneyville 3 CHS 5 Anna 3 CHS 9 Sparta 10 CHS 3 Steeleville 9 CHS 1 Sparta 10 CHS 12 Nashville 7 CHS 1 Pinckneyville 14 CHS 6 DuQuoin 7 CHS 16 Anna 10 CHS 0 Carlyle 4 CHS 0 Carlyle 6 CHS 0 Murphy 6 CHS 5 Murphy 10 CHS 0 Sparta 9 CHS 4 Record: 5-13 1975 Baseball Statistics CHESTER BASEBALL STATISTICS - 1975 AB H AVG R RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SAC SB E Bierman, Gary 18 0 000 3 0 0 0 0 4 12 0 1 2 Buatte, Joe 54 11 203 10 5 3 3 0 11 13 3 9 4 Davis, Jeff 30 10 300 2 5 0 1 0 10 9 0 0 6 Glass, Bob 2 0 000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hathaway, Mike 60 21 350 14 19 6 0 3 6 9 3 1 13 Kapshandy, Mark 2 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 McLaughlin, Brett 9 1 111 3 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 3 Mulholland, Mike 42 11 261 3 2 0 0 1 11 11 0 1 3 Mulholland, Pat 50 7 140 6 7 2 0 0 3 17 5 5 2 Parker, David 17 1 058 4 2 0 0 0 5 9 5 2 4 Powley, Rob 16 3 188 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 1 5 Schmerbauch, John 35 11 314 14 7 2 0 1 13 10 2 2 0 Thurau, Kevin 59 16 271 12 10 0 2 1 6 15 4 0 7 Waltemate, David 7 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 Vieregge, Junior 56 17 303 11 16 0 1 3 3 4 4 3 10 Team Totals 457 109 238 84 73 13 7 9 86 129 25 24 59 PITCHING W L IP R ER ERA BB SO WP HA HEP Davis, Jeff 4 8 50 1 3 57 42 5.83 50 51 8 58 2 Powley, Rob 1 2 33 33 22 4.66 36 23 12 26 9 Thurau, Kevin 0 2 18 2 3 23 16 5.99 13 10 0 21 0 Vieregge, Junior 0 0 5 2 3 9 5 6.18 7 8 4 3 0 Kapshandy, Mark 0 1 6 6 2 2.33 3 7 1 8 0 Staff Totals 5 13 113 2 3 128 87 5.35 109 99 25 116 11 Although the Chester Varsity baseball team won only five games compared to thirteen losses this season, many improvements could be seen as the season aged. This year's team was composed of almost the same people as last years and still only three starters will be missing when the season starts next year. The basically young team handled the fundamentals much better this year and therefore gave their opponents much more serious competition. The Jackets showed a better defensive game to their opponents as well as an improved hitting attack. With the experience gained this year in the field and on the mound, next year’s Yellowjacket team hopes to be a major contender for the conference title. 130 J.V. Baseball '75 FRONT ROW: Jeff Holzum, Bart Miller, Bob Kipp, Mitch Hammel, Randy Thurau, Pat Paulus, and Brian Petrowske. BACK ROW: Coach Bridges, Mike Uffleman, Kevin Hartman, Rich Niemeyer, Mike Siegfried, Ed Kerkover, Sam Hammel, and Jay Middendorf. J 975 Golf Champs Capture Title FRONT ROW: Greg Koeneman, Brad Koeneman, Curt Weiss, Bill Knowles, Coach Hinkle. BACK ROW: Mitch Eggemeyer, Taylor Search, Tim Sickmeyer, Jim Killion, and Rob Wolz. 131 S.W.E. Conference Champs Pinckneyville Invitational Champs 1975 GOLF SCHEDULE CHS 172 Anna-Jonesboro 191 CHS 168 Nashville 191 CHS 173 Perryville 163 CHS 171 Steeleville 166 CHS 166 Murphysboro 217 Pinckneyville 188 CHS 173 DuQuoin 179 Nashville 186 CHS 158 St. Vincents 149 Flat River 176 CHS 161 Anna-Jonesboro 168 CHS 164 Murphysboro 226 CHS 176 Pinckneyville 186 CHS 165 DuQuoin 167 Perryville 174 CHS 158 Nashville 173 CHS 163 Steeleville 164 St. Vincents 164 Pinckneyville Tourney - 357 - First Place Conference Tourney - 323 - First Place Over-All Record 26-3 Conference Record 21-0 This year the Chester Golf team performed in typical fashion winning the Conference, the Pinckneyville Invitational Tourney, the Conference tournament and compiling an over-all record of 26 wins and 3 losses while going undefeated in the conference. The Jackets 25 match winning streak in the conference has given Chester much prestige and has caused conference opponents to dread matches with Chester. The Jackets will lose only two of their top six golfers which is certainly a bright point for the team who hopes to capture its fourth straight title next year. Brad Koeneman was low medalist for the team and finished a highly respectable second place in the Conference Tourney. Jim Killion and Mitch Eggemeyer finished fourth and fifth respectively in the S. W.E. Conference Tournament. INDIVIDUAL SCORES Matches Tot. Strokes Avg. “Brad Koeneman 15 596.4 39.76 “Bill Knowles 15 624.75 41.65 “Jim Killion 15 657.3 43.82 “Mitch Eggemeyer 15 659.1 43.94 “Greg Koeneman 9 405 45.00 “Taylor Search 15 688.2 45.88 Rob Wolz 6 303.42 50.57 Curt Weese 5 264 52.80 Tim Sickmeyer “Indicates Letterman 3 174 58.00 132 SECOND ROW: Lynnette Smith, Sue Ohlau, Wynette Hawkins. THIRD ROW: Cindy Roper, Deb Hathaway, Jayne Howie. FOURTH ROW: Cheryl Holzum, Paula Brelge, Lori McDaniels, Patti Hindman. FIFTH ROW: Coach Monroe, Carol Walters, and Deb Miner. GIRLS' TRACK SCHEDULE Belleville West 109 Red Bud 50 Chester 7 Harrisburg 82 Vienna 74 Chester 22 O’Fallon 72 Red Bud 68 Murphysboro 32 Sparta 26 1 2 New Athens 19 Trico 14 Chester 12 Okawville 0 Nashville 67 Chester 51 Conference Tournament - 7th Plac Red Bud 100 Valmeyer 38 Chester 29 Jayne Howie, and Wynette Hawkins, District Medalists 133 Girls' Track Track was the third sport to be offered for female participation this year. The girls showed a lot of interest with 16 of them coming out for the sport. They competed in 6 sheets, traveling as far as Harrisburg. They didn't get a first place as a team, but they did hold their own individually. Several girls pulled down quite a few points, they are as follows: Wynette Hawkins - 33 Sheryl Holzum - 31 1 2 Jayne Howie - 28 Pat Hindman - 22 Sue Ohlau - 10 Paula Breljie - 6 Lorri McDaniel - 3 1 2 Donna Hartenberger - 21 2 Carol Walters - l Deb Hathaway - 1 Kathy Ralphs - 1 139 1 2 Total Team pts. •Indicates Letterman Four girls were selected by Miss Monroe to attend the District meet at Carbondale. Jayne Howie and Wynette Hawkins placed there. At the end of the season Jayne Howie received the vote by her fellow teammates for MVP. 134 1975 Track FRONT ROW: Terry McCormick, David Runge, Kevin Dierks, Jeff Bodeker, Mike Tindall, Toby Search. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Smith, Steve Simpson, Rodney Kribs, Bruce McConkey, Mark Stock well, Terry Snider, David Huey. BACK ROW: Don Wingerter, Dan Ohlau, Mike Sulser, Alan Buck, Todd Bland, Tom Buescher, and Bill Pautler. The track team finished their season with a record of 5-8, which is a great improvement over last years record. They placed fifth in the conference, ahead of Carlyle, Nashville and Pinkneyville, and out of the 22 teams in the district, they placed 7th. Mike Tindall was high scorer and MVP for the team with 126 points. He holds the conference record for the 330 low hurdles. Dan Ohlau had 87 1 2 points. He took first place in the mile run at the Red Bud Invitational Meet and the District Meet and first place in the mile and two mile in the Conference Meet. Danny qualified for the mile run at the State Meet. Mark Stockwell also had a very commendable score of 78 points. 1975 TRACK SCHEDULE Red Bud 82 Nashville 26 1 2 Chester 68 (Dual Meet) Nashville 86 Chester 55 P’ville 80 Carlyle 31 Chester 67 DuQuoin 77 Murphy 75 Chester 32 Nashville 75 1 2 Trico 37 1 2 Chester 69 Sparta 111 Columbia 32 1 2 Chester 39 Red Bud 76 Wesclin 52 Chester 50 135 All Sports Banquet Fred Overton Jr. Coach Overton graduated from high school in Crofton, Kentucky in 1957. Upon graduation he received a basketball scholarship and played four years at Austin Peay State University in Clarkesville, Tennessee. Mr. Overton has coached on the high school level at Zalma, Missouri and the Central High School in Columbia, Tennessee . He has spent five years at Austin Peay State University as their first Assistant Basketball Coach. He has coached at Pepperdine University and served four years as Assistant Basketball Coach at Murray State University. In April of this past year, he was promoted to Head Coach at Murray State. Coach Overton's subject matter is centered around motivation and the fellowship of Christian Athletes approach to living. Rick Belton Dwight Brown Kathy Campbell Bruce Casten Jeff Davis Mitch Eggemeyer Joyce Howie Kerry Johnson Jim Killion Paul Koeneman Wayne Korando Kelly Lawrence Tim Lochhead Melodie Mansker Pat Mulholland Dan Ohlau Pam Roper John Schmerbauch Toby Search Mike Sulser Jr. Vieregge Dave Waltemate Keith Wingerter X-C SENIOR ATHLETES FB SB BB VB Base T X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X G X X Jenelle receives her rose. Deb receives her rose. 136 Brenda receives her rose. Sue receives Sportsmanship Award in volleyball. Kelly receives Sportsmanship Award. Toby receives Best Defensive Player Award. Patti receives her rose. Jayne receives MVP Award in softball, track, and volleyball. Tim receives Best Offensive Player Award. Wayne receives MVP Award for Football. 137 Paul receives 4 yrs. service to Basketball Award. Mike receives MVP Baseball Award. Kerry receives Best Rebounder Award. Mike receives MVP Track Award. Brad receives MVP Golf Award. 138 You want to borrow a million dollars? FIRST NATIONAL BANK in Chester has been serving the community since 1897. They serve willingly and efficiently. uo For fast, friendly banking service, do your banking at BUENA VISTA BANK. For the maximum allowable rates paid on savings and fast attainable loans for your finances, see Buena Vista. 142 Do you think Kelly will like this? BEN FRANKLIN is the place to go to satisfy your needs with a variety of choices. Whatever it is you need, you can be sure to find it at this friendly place. Where's the best place to go to get your KIPP’S DRIVE-IN is the place to go for a clothes clean? Why the BONNIE MAID, of late night snack. course. CAREFUL” Need some construction done? Call on CHESTER INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS for a professional job. I What are you reaching for? A spot on your best suit or a stain on your favorite dress? Don't worry. Take it to SUPERIOR CLEANERS where they will handle it with care. 143 '' Keep ’em cornin'. ’' One of the finest markets in town is the CHESTER FOOD PARK. It's located in downtown Chester, so just stop in. All you have to do is turn this knob. If you love to eat but your cooking forces you to cut down, try the many mixes from GILSTERS-MARY LEE. They’re quick, easy, and um-um-good. 144 Vicki, it’s not polite to point! For the finest in home furnishing, shop at WELGE BROS. FURNITURE STORE. A wide variety of styles and colors are waiting for you in a clean, friendly store. For all of your insurance and real estate needs, see Bill Koeneman at the KOENEMAN AGENCY. The Koene-man Agency has been serving Southern Illinois for over 35 years with offices in Chester, Steeleville, Belleville and Marion. 145 I hope nobody wants to check-in right now. For real royal treatment and the finest in food, accommodations, and service, visit the ROYAL MOTOR LODGE. Its staff will try their best to make your stay a pleasant one. Am I really doing that?” Many people around this area enjoy the weekly editions of the HERALD-TRIBUNE. Its readership covers all of Randolph County, and many former Chesterites receive it in their new homes. 1 46 CON-AGRA, INC., now occupies the H. C. Cole Milling Company premises. It has carried on Cole's reputation by producing The South’s Finest Flour. If 1 only had a bucket and a shovel! cmiTHERN ILLI Whether you are planning to build a road or fill a sandbox, the so NOIS SAND COMPANY will be more than happy to fill your order. 147 Whether you are making a formal, a wedding dress, a sports jacket, or a bikini, CHESTER PAINT FABRIC STORE is loaded with the right fabrics. If you are looking for the best service in town, then look to ATCHISON AND BROWN for all your gasoline needs. Located in uptown Chester, it is a convenient place for everyone to fill-up. us Welcome to Illinois! The CHESTER TOLL BRIDGE connects Chester with Missouri. On your next trip across the Mississippi, be sure to notice the fine facilities of the CHESTER TOLL BRIDGE. For ready mixed concrete and complete hauling service, notify the CHESTER CONCRETE COMPANY, INC. They are ready and willing to serve you. 149 Radio Stations AM — FM 980 KC— 105.7 MC MUSIC NEWS SPORTS SPECIAL FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT The Voice of the Mississippi Valley Multiplex Background Music Service Phone: 826-2980 For your listening enjoyment, tune to KSGM for the best in modern, pop, and country-western music. Darn! It’s empty! To fill all of your gas appliance needs, drive down to TOWN COUNTRY L. P. GAS. They have a roomy showroom, a large selection, and a friendly atmosphere that is hard to beat. If you are in need of metals of any kind, the CHESTER FOUNDRY, INC., is the place to go. Tell them what you are interested in, and in no time they will have you taken care of. Concentration. ROCKY For the freshest bread in town, visit BUNNY BREAD. ’’That’s what I said, BUNNY BREAD. If you are planning to re-do your bathroom or have any other type of plumbing work done, call on CHESTER PLUMBING HEATING to help you. PEEK-A-BOO! So your son hit a baseball through your kitchen window. Never dismay. You can have it replaced in no time at WIN-GERTER WINDOWS. If you are looking for a new car, or if your old Ford just won’t haul you around any longer, MEL ROCKY’S FORD will fill your needs. They always have a smile and a car waiting just for you. 15) For a new you or a re-do on the old you, stop in at the PAMPERED LADY. Place your head in the hands of the talented operators of the PAMPERED LADY. Now for another yard. Go to CLEMEN’S LUMBER YARD for the best buys in lumber and fixtures for your next building project. Shall we have a race? At the RANDOLPH COUNTY ABSTRACT OFFICE Mr. Charles Best and his competent staff are always available to help you. Mr. Charles Best and his staff. For the best in hair styling, go to KATIES BEAUTY SHOP. Holly, another hair-cut? 152 See EDNA A. CRESS for all of your insurance needs. She will see that you receive the policy that best fits your needs. SMILE! For the welding jobs you can’t handle, visit DON’S MACHINE WELDING. Cross my HEART! KIMMEL AUTO SUPPLY in Chester offers you great bargains on all of their auto supplies. You’ll be miles ahead if you buy your gasoline at DON’S 66 STATION. Just one more touch should do it. 153 If you are looking for good food and low prices, BERRY’S STORE is the place to shop. A little to the left, Jane! If you get a pain in the neck or anywhere else, rush down to VICTOR DRUGS. Decisions! Decisions! your glass and paint needs, CHESTER GLASS AND r located downtown. What's ya makin' Gina! CHESTER SAVINGS AND LOAN is the place for you if you are trying to save money for something special. You want to deposit 25 ? 154 Need a watch repaired? Visit MONTROY'S JEWELER’S where it will get prompt attention. Who are the lucky guys? ART’S APPLIANCE 124 E. Stacey Street Chester, Illinois 62233 Phone 826-2943 I hope I don’t miss the Three Stooges. pONTlAC OlDSMMltf Another new car, Sharon? COWELL SONS, INC. will awe you with their line of big, beautiful automobiles. For the best bargain on food in town, go to REA-BAN’S. The home of the Big ’R’ offers, in addition to great hamburgers and fries, chicken, shrimp, and malts. Play it again, Sam! 155 The CHESTER GREENHOUSE NURSERY is a fabulous place to buy all the flowers you need. Call the CHESTER GREENHOUSE today and send a friend a flower. Complete with their own bakers MOORE WITTENBORN'S are sure to satisfy your needs. CHESTER CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH has a big selection of new and used cars. They are great in the service department, too. Everybody lookout! The VFW is the meeting place for the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. The VFW sponsors many teen dances, and everyone who goes has a good time. 156 Run out of gas or need car repairs? Visit CHESTER TEXACO STATION where you will receive the best possible service. Looking for a new hairdo? Visit KAY’S BEAUTY BAR where you’re sure to find the style you’re looking for. Visit JIM FRAZER'S TV AND APPLIANCE for your home furnishing needs. You’re sure to find just what you're looking for. For a close shave or a first class haircut, stop by RONNIE'S BARBER SHOP. The razor ran wild. It plays better without the cover. Hungry for a snack? Visit the DAIRY MART where you will be served promptly. Do you take trade-ins? For a permanent record of all your special occasions, go to LEONARD’S STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP to get all the equipment you need. HENRY GROSS INSURANCE AGENCY in Chester is ready, willing, and able to handle all your insurance needs. It would help if you turn the machine on. 158 Only $5,000? For those extra special gifts, cards, or stationery products, take a walk through LLOYD'S JEWELRY GIFT SHOP. Don't fret if your refrigerator goes on the blink. Call LLOYD'S REFRIGERATOR SERVICE for fast, reliable, and dependable service. Having car problems? Don't worry. Go to RAY GRAH'S GARAGE for fast dependable service. BUNNY WASH LAUNDRY in Chester does a great job on anything and everything they do. He'll make someone a great wife. 159 For your insurance needs visit Elmer Nordmeyer your friendly STATE FARM AGENT. Elmer Nordmeyer If you are looking for new or used cars, see W C MOTORS today. They have just the car for you at a price you'll love. Just what I've always wanted. Is it big enough, Vicki? Need a new dress or coat? P. N. HIRSCH in Chester has a wide selection of high quality merchandise. You are sure to find a bargain or two. Whatever your need may be, visit ACE HARDWARE. They are sure to have it. Little Slugger! 160 That’s just what I’ve been looking for. Guys, when you are looking for just the right thing to wear, let WALTER'S MEN'S STORE show you their products. If you are looking for bacon, ham or any kind of food, PAUT-LER'S IGA is the place to go. This should be enough for breakfast! Need a place to relax? Visit the CHESTER MOOSE LODGE where they serve great fish, chicken, and hamburgers. For the extra special dress, coat, or pair of shoes, you must shop at SCHUEREN’S CHIC SHOP. Can I have the turtle instead? 161 Any time of the day or night, stop in at the DONUT SHOP for a Dixie Creme delight! 312 down - 4953 to go!! Looking for great bargains? For everything from school supplies to place mats, see the friendly people at LOT-O-SAVINGS. This should do for color period!! Terri, you're supposed to pay for it first!! Shop NORDMEYER’S because you get better buys at BI-RITE. Getting married? Having a party? JIFFY PRINTERS is the place to go to have the invitations or announcements printed. They will do them right and in a jiffy. What am I supposed to be doing? 162 Terri, forget about Bryan and wash the car!!! Have a date and need to wash your car quick and easy? Go to PROST AUTO WASH. Looking for some great fashions? Look no further. The LEADER has a wide selection of men and women's clothes to choose from. Some more new clothes, Ruth? And this is our latest model of the easy bake ovens. For a wide variety of appliances and many other things, shop at WESTERN AUTO. Having a reception or shower? Why not rent the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS hall. It's convenient and reasonable. 163 CHESTER MUNY BAND For the best in music entertainment in the summer, listen to the CHESTER MUNY BAND. They play every Tuesday night at the American Legion. Need a prescription filled, or cosmetics, or anything at all? Go to HUCH REX ALL. These are good, Rosie. I use them all the time. If you need feed or grain, visit the BUENA VISTA MILL. They will gladly serve you. Out of gas, or have a flat tire? Go to SHELL SERVICE STATION where you will receive prompt, courteous service. 164 No more!! It’s short enough already!! For the latest in hair styles, the finest in wigs, and the lowest in prices, visit FASHION FLAIR STYLING SALON on the main street in Chester. In the mood to go beating? Go to CARLTON BOAT AND MOTORS where you will find a great selection of fine boats and boating equipment. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DENTISTS Dr. H. W. Gualdoni Robert C. Wolz OPTOMETRISTS Dr. N. G. Springer Albert H. Wolff, O.D. PHYSICIANS J. M. Whittenberg, M.D. John R. Beck, M.D. Chester Clinic CHIROPRACTORS C. A. Wright, D.C. Sickmeyer Chiropractic Center ATTORNEYS Thomas Atchison Don Koeneman Nehrt and Sachtleben William A. Schuwerk William A. Schuwerk, Jr. ARCHITECT William R. McLaughlin 165 Autographs 166 '75 Summit A Special Thanks To . . . Mrs. Van Meter. Your assistance and patience have been invaluable throughout this year. . . .Mr. Leonard. We appreciate the many pictures you took for us. . . .Mr. Korando. Without you our sports pictures would not have been taken. . . . The office secretaries. Your behind the scenes help was great! . . . Taylor Publishing Company. Without you and your valuable assistance we’d have no book. . . . The Administration and Faculty. Your understanding, co-operation. and patience was greatly appreciated as we rushed to meet deadlines, and as we disrupted class at times for much-needed pictures. . . . The Student Body. You have made this book possible by just being YOU, and through your support. Thanks for the opportunity to present it to you. The Summit Staff 167 yj