DeLand Weldon High School - Eagle Spotlight Yearbook (Weldon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1975 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS ORGANI- SENIORS ZATIONS Page ... 4 Page ... 46 UNDER- ACTIVITIES CLASSMEN Page ... 12 Page ... 64 ATHLETICS ADMINIS- JS TRATION Page ... 27 2 Page ... 79 MOVIN’ ON Starting the year off, the seniors elected their officers. They were: Gordon Gregory, President; Kent Reeser, Vice-President; Jody Anderson, Secretary; Pam Haas, Trea- surer; and Linda Sprague, Student Council Rep. Our loyal sponsors were Mrs. Monts and Mr. Gregory. During the year they helped us excel in pecan and seed sales. The concession and homecoming stands took much time and effort. After four years of hard work, the seniors enjoyed their trip to Florida. MR. AND MRS. ROGER ADAMS Roolr Baker a v-scrro 6dvxt yosv C )JJYY) f- WILQO Vo� es JUNIORS TAKE LEAD! Officers : Pres. , Craig R. ; Vice-Pres. , Nancy R. ; Sec. , Sue H. ; Treas. , Scott S. ; St. Council, Randy R. ; Sponsors, Mr. Blazier, Mr. Hettinger. It wasn ' t long into the year before the Juniors jumped right in there with their magazine sales. They did very well, making over $800. And before you could say Gorsh it was curtain time. The Jr. play was of a different air this year. It was a Hillbilly Weddin ' . A week hadn ' t passed and once again those ambitious Juniors were at it again. This time they were out there hustling those candy bars and donuts at the ballgames. To finally put the icing on the cake, the Juniors ended the year by putting on the Junior and Senior Prom. MADDEN AND TRIGG INSURANCE AGENCY Ronnie Barton Linda Humes Dana Croft Bonnie Jones Gina Baker John Duncan Rick Kissack Karen Baker Susan Hermann Dan Manning 14 GEORGE H. DUNN Walter Smith WELDON FERTILIZER LUMBER, INC. Mindy Sosamon Connie Webb Scott Sprague Julie Swearingen Scot We st ray Dale Whisman Coral Worthey THE COUNTRY GENTLEMEN MEN’S HAIRSTYLING — BRAD KNISLEY Orin Whisman SOPHOMORES PETITION FOR CLASS RINGS 17 Starting with homecom- ing, the Sophomores made a great start for a new year. They en- tered a float entitled Eagles Are Expecting A Victory. All their hard work and time was rewarded by winning 1st place in the homecoming float contest. Fighting for class rings was a battle, but they were victorious. Rea- sons for receiving rings this year were lower prices, and an opportun- ity to wear them longer while in school. 18 SAY FRESHIES Freshman Officers; Kristi Manning- Student Council Representative; Juliana Meadors - Secretary; Daniel Gregory- President; Mindy Trimble- Treasurer; Randy Wisegarver- Vice President; Mr. Frazier- Sponsor. TWIST ENTERPRISES Tina Baker Brian Duncan Julie Floyd Donald Kallembach Randall Barton Douglas Edwards Daniel Gregory Tara Langley Vickie Hays Janet Lisenby Shawn Hiter Kristi Manning Martin Manning Max Neathery Lesley Rich Kurt Sides James McKinney Cindy Norton Richard Rudisill Mark Sides Juliana Meadors Lynn Palombo Chris Mendenhall Scott Pearl 25 Michael Taylor Beth Whitson NOT PICTURED: Kevin Fink Bryon Sebens Bruce Sebens Donna Trimble Michael Wills Dennis Hagerty Lois Stone Carlene Swearingen Melinda Trimble Randy Wisegarver 2 6 WELDON CAFE Robert Strange Dennis Taylor Gregory Twist Dean Worthey ATHLETICS D-W Football Scores 1974 We They Sept. 6 Mahomet- Seymour 6 24 Sept. 13 Fisher 39 8 Sept. 20 F air bury- Cropsey 12 28 Sept. 27 Leroy 0 30 Oct. 4 Argenta- Ore ana 20 8 Oct. 11 Farmer City- Mansfield 14 36 Oct. 25 Jamaica 20 6 Nov. 1 Octavia 22 24 FIGHTING EAGLES! 28 MADDEN AND TRIGG Jeff Pearl End Kelly Hiter Center Steve Tuttle Half Back Mark Sosoman Full Back Coach Lenz said that the overall football program was a success even with our 3-6 record. The reason he feels this way is because every senior on the team re- ceived mention on the all- conference team. Gordon Gregory was selected to: all area team, and second team all state. There were also several school re- cords. According to Coach (hubba) Lenz, the two ma- jor factors for the losing was that we were weak at our offensive right guard and tackle position. The other factor was that there wasn ' t enough competition for any position. He also felt that the lack of school spirit hurt the te am. Kent Reeser Tackle LONGBONS ROOFING AND SHEETMETAL COMPANY 29 Tim Marcum 30 Roger Twist FARMER CITY STATE BANK «8K£s� Va I ’ ;.’7 ’• V . ' A-t - • Rusty Pearl Ronnie Barton Bill Sanderson Joe Disney DELAND FARMERS COOP GRAIN COMPANY Joe Robbins SUPER STARS Superstars was this year ' s homecoming theme. Although the Student Council had a lot of bad luck with getting and keeping a band, Mrs. Sigler and Tracy Turner did a fine job for the Grand March, the Corona- tion Dance, and a few other dances. The Swing Choir performed two numbers for their first time. The King and Queen were Mark Sosaman and Linda Sprague. Their court being freshmen, Kristi Manning and Randy Wisegarver, sophomores, Gayle Gregory and Roger Twist, Juniors, Scott Sprague and Gina Baker, and seniors, Linda West and Gordon Gregory. 32 DELAND LOCKER Freshmen: Kristi Man- Sophs: Gayle Gregory, Juniors: Gina Baker, Scott ning, Randy Wisegarver. Roger Twist. Sprague. Seniors: Linda West, Gor- don Gregory. Sophomores Win First Place in Homecoming Floats YA GOTTA CHECK HIM!! 34 ROOSEVELT NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 1 u SCORES WE THEY Saybrook 65 59 Argenta 53 49 Fisher 61 47 Beason 57 49 Niatic 70 34 Wapella 58 51 Argenta 70 56 Fisher 46 51 Fairbury 91 73 Bement 77 46 Gibson City 59 68 Paxton Bement 82 58 67 74 Heyworth Maroa Octavia Mt. Pulaski Leroy Farmer City Mahomet Monticello Bellflower Macon Saybrook Heyworth eroy 47 58 64 64 58 67 55 55 77 67 49 66 65 53 73 56 46 59 55 74 YOUNG’S BARBER SHOP 6 - O By Mark Lantz Pantagraph Sports Writer DE LAND — If there ' s one thing John Kimble learned in his year as assistant basketball coach at Lexington High School under Don Eiker, it’s that you have to set high goals in order to have any chance at a successful season. It worked for the Minutemen last sea- son when they advanced to the quarter- finals of the state basketball tournament. Now the 24-year-old Kimble has begun applying that philosophy in his first year as a head coach at De Land-Weldon and the results so far have been outstanding. The Eagles have won their first seven games, including the championship in their own four-team round robin tour- nament, and the prospects look bright for the rest of the season. “You have to know what you’re shoot- ing for, said Kimble, a Western Illinois University graduate. “It gets depressing for kids to practice on cold winter nights. “They begin to say. ‘What the heck am I here for?’ Maybe having these goals reminds them. ’ De I and-Weldon has already ac- complished the first of its team goals with the title in their tourney, and next on the agenda is the championship of the San- gamon Valley Conference, in which they finished tied for fourth last year. The Eagles have already taken a step in that direction with a 70-56 triumph over Argenta in their first league game, but coming up Friday night will be n tough contest at Fisher Kimble asks a lot of his players, and ' hey have been responding. “They lift weights every day except game days.” Kimble said. “And they shoot 50 free throws every day. It’s expected that they get them done. ' Kimble’s weight program include ex- ercises only for the legs, and in addition, he makes the team go through ballhandl- ing, layup, rebounding, jumping and shooting drills before team practice real- ly gets under way. The Eagles also have the outstanding individuals to make the high goals within reach, including five seniors who played «n an eigth-grade team which advanced to the state tournament. “That’s put a lot of pressure on them. said Kimble. “Just that they went to the tfate in grade school doesn ' t mean a dam thing, but this is their last chance to fulfill the expectancies of the people around lierc. “The pressure definitely showed in our first ball game. They were afraid to make mistakes, but they’ve overcome it.” individually the team has been led by nwscular 6 foot 7 inch center Jeff Pearl, who is scoring at a 19.1-point per game dip and hauling down 13.7 rebounds. Forward Gordon Gregory, an outstand- ing football prospect at 6 4. 195 pounds, averages 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds. Voth are seniors “Gregory lias been scoring well.” said Kimble. “But he prides himself as a rebounder. I think he would rather get 30 bounds in a game than 30 points. “Pearl moves well for a big man, and he has a lot of pride. I’ve told him that in our toughest games he should aim for ■J) points and 20 rebounds, but we espe- cially need those rebounds. “We need 30-40 rebounds a game from Gregory and Pearl. Others can pick up the scoring, but we don’t have the size on tin? rest of the team to make up for those rebounds.” Seniors Mark Sosamon (10.0 scoring average) and Bryan Baker (9.6) are the others who start every game lor the Eagles, while sophomore Roger Twist 7.0). junior Scott Sprague and senior Kelly Miter alternate at the other position. “All seven have started at one time or another. said Kimble. I feel like I have seven starters. Baker. Sosamon and Twist have the potential to score well, but so far they’ve been our best defensive players. They’re starting to get defensive pride. “Hiter and Sprague have he knack of settling our ball club down. Sprague ' s forte is ball handling, and he can pene- Irate. Miter hasbeen valuable because he ran play so many spots. He can play guard or forward. Russ Pearl. Dan Manning and Ron Barton, the other members of the varsity, make their contributions by performing their best in practice according to Kim- ble. For Tourney Trophy o Kimble sets high goals o for De Land cage squad LEADERS OF THE PACK DON HERMANN FAMILY 37 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Merry Bowman Cheerleading Is . . . . . supporting your team whether they ' re winning or losing. ” ”... getting into all the games free of charge. . .yelling your guts out until your face turns purple. . . . being able to show your emotions the way you want to • . . .a great way to show your enthusiasm for your team. Jody Anderson Gina Baker Coral Worthey KAISER AG. CHEMICALS Connie Webb THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS DELAND STATE BANK 39 WINTER DANCE It was January 18, a Saturday night, with a whole lot shaking. Most of the action was in the D-W gym to the music of Free Wheelin ' . This was the school ' s first winter dance and sponsored by the Student Council. The Booster Club also threw in a hand by furnishing food. The occasion was something for the student body to enjoy. jj •m fli A _ • V I V 40 44 FARMER CITY STATE BANK COULDN’T BE PROUDER 45 COPLEY’S TRUE VALUE Sponsor - Mrs. Carlson; St. Council- Jody A. ; Treas. Tony E. ; Sec. Sue H. ; V-Pres. Gayle G. ; AFS Student Gail D. ; Pres. Nancy R. Front Row- Janet M. ; Lynn K. ; Kathy M. ; Gina O. ; Shari W. ; Marty R. ; Sharon C. ; Bonita M. ; Gina B. Back Row- Marna W. ; Marsha P. ; Liz W. ; Merry B. ; Merry W. ; Coral W. ; Deb H. ; Pam H. FARMER CITY PACKER’S Gail deBeer was our AFS student for the year 74-75 at DeLand -Weldon. During her stay in America she lived with her host family, the Kallem bachs. She took an active part in D-W by taking part in Senior Class projects, FHA, GAA, Student -Council and AFS. The AFS surprised her with a birthday party and also held a Christmas party in her honor. She enjoyed her stay in America and we enjoyed her stay at D-W. She really brightened up some of the boring days. 48 THE BLOSSOM SHOP AND GREENHOUSE JIM AND SALLY WAITE, NEW OWNERS SADIE HAWKINS DAY A new event this year was Sadie Hawkins Day sponsored by the A.F.S. Featured attractions of the day were the hog calling contest, the male leg beauty contest, best dressed guy and gal, and the crowning of the King and Queen. The King and Queen were elected by a penny a vote. The win- ner of the hog calling contest was Gary Neathery. Dennis Taylor had the pret- tiest legs. He was also King and Donna Trimble, Queen. Linda West was the best dressed gal, and John Weaver the best dressed guy. WELDON STATE BANK 49 First Row: Julie Meadors, Rick Sides, Linda Humes, Marsha Fbff, Judy McKinney, Kent Reeser, Mindy Trimble Second Row: Miss Gingrich (Sponsor), Sharon Chrighton -- Treasurer, Jody Anderson -- Sec., Shirley Stone -- Pres., Lynn Kallembach -- Vice- President, Linda West -- Student Council Third Row: Kristi Manning, Lynn Palombo, Tina Baker, Janet Moody, Penny Tuttle, Brenda Stover, Sherri Brock, Gayle Gregory, Merry Wisegarver, Debbie Humphrey, Gayle Dabeer, Shari Wisegarver, Lois Stone, Kathy Maiden MONTICELLO GRAIN COMPANY FOR SUCCESSFUL YEAR Front Row Officers Kent Reeser -- Pres., Roger Baker -- Vice-Pres., William Sander- son -- Secretary, Ronald Barton -- Treasurer, Roger Mitchell -- Reporter (Not Pic- tured), Sentinel -- Bryan Baker, Student Council Representative -- Roger Baker First Row: Tracy Turner, Tim Clifton, Scott We stray, Mike Taylor, Marti Manning, Kevin Fink, Randy Barton, Chris Mendenhall Second Row: William Smith, Keith Parrish, Randy Roseto, Steve Tuttly, Dean Worthey, Randy Wisegarver, James Reed Third Row: Joe Robbins, Mark Sosoman, Jeff Pearl, Gordon Gregory, Kelly Hiter, Rusty Pearl, Danny Gregory, Oran Whisman, Lindon Riddle, Mr. Gregory (Sponsor) BEST WISHES GRADUATES L. S. LOUIS FOLTZ, PIATT COUNTY TREASURER si GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Nancy R., Lynn P., Karen B., Shari W., Julie F., VonnaS., Kathy P., Gail deB. , Shirley S. , Pam H. , Merry W., Sue H., Cindy N., LisaB., Tina B. , Shawn H. , Car- mella P., Tara L., Vicky H., Center Front Row: Lois S., Janet M., Jody A., Linda W. , Marty R., Leanne E., Christie M. , Kathy M. , Gina O. , Mrs. Trigg, Merrv B Sharon C., Gayle G. LETTERMEN’S CLUB Front Row; Karen B. , Connie W. , Jody A. , Kathy P. , Gordon G. , Mark S. , Merry B. , GinaB., Carol W., Mr. Lenz, Mr. Kimble, Rusty P. , Roger T., RickS., JimR., Steve T. , William S., Scott S., Dan M., Roger M. , Kelly H., Dave R. , Bryan B. , Kent R. , Jeff P. , Tim M. KENT LEADS STUDENT COUNCIL Kent Reeser: President Student Council Mr. Eatock (Sponsor), Kent Reeser (President), Nancy Reynolds, Kathy Perring, Linda West, Kelly Hiter, Shirley Stone, Merry Bowman, Linda Sprague, Jody Anderson, Gail DeBeer, Jeff Pearl. Bottom Row: Randy Rosetto, Carol Worthey, Gina Baker, Lynn Kallembach, Kathy Maiden, Joe Disney, Randy Wisegarver, James Daniels Greg Twist, Kristi Manning. The National Honor Society Inducation Ceremony was held on May 14. Four stu- dents - Sue Hermann, Karen Baker, Nancy Reynolds, and Ronald Barton were inducted into the Society. They were elected by the faculty on the basis of scholorship, leader- ship, citizenship, and dependability. Four other students are members of the Society. They are Marna Work- man, Kathy Perring, Linda Sprague, and Pam Haas. Mr, Edmon sponsors the National Honor Society. D-W STAFF Merry Bowman, editor j odi Anderson, Gayle Gregory, Linda West, Mrs. Blackburn, advisor man, Mrs. Blackburn, Lisa Baker, Kent Reeser, Shirley Stone, Karen Baker, Kelly Hiter, Steve Tuttle, Tim Clifton, Jim Reed. GREMLINS HERE? 4StSH rut rmm ntt ttHSH CLWt WHO MDfifl WITH MACHINFS AS TFACHFR TAUS 1 WHO YA1H AS OTHIRS TRY 1 0 TYPE? HO FRY 10 TYPF s H$KS C0UR1D lUN BOORS’ Mama Floyd, editor Tim Clifton, photographer 57 FRENCH CLUB Front Row; Mrs. Carlson, TonyE., LisaB., Kathy M. , Merry B. , Nancy R., Sue H., Pam H. , Penny T. , Janet M. , Elizabeth W., Leanne E. , Brenda S. , Marsha P. 58 CORNER FURNITURE EAGLE’S EYE VIEW Mrs. Carlson, Sponsor, LeanneE,, Marsha P. , TonyE., Janet M. , BrendaS., Penny T. , Pam H. , DeanW., Merry B. , Editor, Lisa B. , Greg T. , Marks. 59 60 BOOK WORMS Row 1: Linda H. , Pres. ; Liz W. , V. Pres. ; Carmella P. , Sec. ; Lois S. , Treas. ; Shir- ley S., St. Council Rep.; Row 2: Chris M., Marty M., Dennis T., Lisa B., Janet M. , Penny T. , Vicki H. , Debbie H. , Vicky H. , Carlene S., Mrs. Belcher, Sponsor; Dana C., Bonnie J., BrendaS., Janet M. Terri A. , VonnaS., Marks., Merry Blankenship. , Beth W. , Tina B. NATIONAL BANK OF MONTICELLO SING IT AGAIN Th e High School Chorus has made great progress this year with some very successful concerts, partici- pation in contest and much enjoy- ment and good singing. A swing choir was selected and appearred several times. We are looking for- ward to another successful year in ’ 75 - ' 76 . PIATT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 61 ITS SPRING CONCERT TIME SPONSOR: Mrs. Sigler SWING CHOIR: Leanne E. , Kathy M. , Marty R. , Nancy R. , Judy M. , Janet M. , Lisa B. , Sue H. 62 STEPTOTHE MUSIC Top L. To R. : Mark S. , Tom M. , Tony E. , Tim C. , Joe D. , Dean W. , Mr. Sampson, Alan F. , Tim S. , Jim R. , Tracy T. , Scott P. , Cindy N. , Steve T. , Marty R. , Janet L. , Vonna S. , Randy B. , Les R. , Don K. , Lynn P. , Gayle G. , Kathy W. , Lisa B. , Shirley S. , Mary B. , Marsha P. , Marna W. , Kathy P. , Karen B. , Kathy M. , Beth W. , Lynn K. , Penny T. , Terri A. , Janet M. , Evelyn T. , Nancy R. , Darlene A. , Officers: Sue H. , Marty R. , Joe D. , Nancy R. , Kathy P. , Marna W. , Mr. Sampson. The Band participated in many activities this year. These were: opening day parade of the IL. State Fair, U. of I. marching com- petition, winter and spring concerts, and band contest at Milik- in Univ. And as always they provided music for the football and basketball games. JOHN WARNER BANK clinton.il. 63 SENIOR CLASS . . . Rick S. and Gordon G. Linda S. and J ulie W. Jody A. , Julie W. and Rick S. Gordon Gregory, Linda Sprague, Jody Ander- son, Julie Webb, Rick Sides. DIRECTOR: Mr. Blazier, Student Director: Linda West. VERMILLION BOWL 65 PRESENTSTHREE Carmella P. , Tony E. , Kent R Pam H. , Merry B. , Gary Neathery. Pam H. , Kathy P. Tony Edwards, Jody Anderson, Carmella Palombo, Kent Reeser, Pam Haas, Merry Bowman, Gary Neat- hery, Kathy Perring. 66 FIRST STATE BANK OF MONTICELLO ONE-ACT PLAYS CAST: Jeff Pearl, Kent Reeser, Gary Neathery, Merry Bowman, Steve Tuttle, Evelyn Trimble, Rick Sides. Row 2 : Gail de Beer, Jody Anderson, Pam Haas, Gordon Gregory, Rusty Meadors, Bill Sander- son, Shirley Stone. COMPLIMENTS OF PACIFIC GRAIN CO. H I L L B I L L Y Cast: Dana C. , Linda H., Sue H. , Mrs. Monts, Bonita M. , Jeff B. , Craig R., RickK., Dan M., Nancy R., Scott S., Coral W., Karen B. , Ron B. , Mindy S. , Rus P. , Connie W. , Scot W. , Gina B. Even though the Juniors had less than five weeks to prepare the play, we really pulled it off. Between keeping the boys there long enough after ball practice to even have re- hearsal, and getting everyone to learn their lines, many of us did have our doubts as to whether or not the show would go on . And conjuring up new ideas to get out of classes to work on the set was always a real challenge. But these are common problems that happen every year. We were faced with a new dilemma, though, having dress rehearsal snowed out. Mr. Heller came up with the brilliant idea of letting us practice during school. Finally on November 15 at 7:30 the curtain went up. And if any of us had any regrets, they just had to wait until the curtain went down. 68 WELDON OIL COMPANY “STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN” The Junior-Senior Prom this year was held at the Holiday Inn in Champaign on May 17. The theme was Stairway To Heaven. A buffet dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. After the dinner, everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the Jawbreakers. After the prom, everyone went to Foster ' s Bowling Alley for an eve- ning of bowling. ROCK -N i 72 MIKE’S BARBER SHOP C. KINGSTON INSURANCE AGENCY 71 Row 1: Tim S., Greg T. , Gary N. , Dan M. , Bill S. , Steve T. , Rick S. Row 2: Coach Kimble, Mark S. , Roger T. , Tim M. , Mark S. , Dan G. , Scott P. , Chris M. Rick Sides, Senior Mark Sosamon, Senior UNDER NEW COACH The baseball team went off to a good start at the beginning of the season with Coach Kimble. By the end of the school year the team had a 1-2 record. They had most of their season left and full of hope that they would end up with a good record for the season. The team this year consisted of six sen- iors, one junior, two sophomores, and six freshmen. 75 LETTERMEN’S CARNIVAL The annual Lettermen ' s Carnival was held on Saturday, April 5. Three prizes were raffled off. Carl Borton won a radio, Gina Olson a calculator, and George Wisegar- ver a grill. Merchants in the community contributed various other prizes. Accord- ing to Mr. Lenz and Mr. Kimble, the carnival was a success. 76 BILL PERHAY CHEVROLET ill JOHN LENZ -- Physical Education; Coach, GEORGE EDMAN -- Science and Chem- Football, Assistant Basketball Coach; istry, Sponsor, Sophomore Class. Sponsor, Lettermen ' s Club; Dr. Ed. Left: ROBERT SULL- ENDAR -- Math; Mid- dle School Track Coach Right: BILLIE MARIE MONTS — English, Speech; Sponsor, Senior Class Bottom: PHILIP B LAZ- IER -- Math; Sponsor Junior Class and Senior Class Play MARY SIGLER-- Chorus; Sponsor, Pom Pom Squad, Swing Choir JERRE BLACKBURN -- Typing and Short hand; Sponsor, Sophomore Class, Year- book Left -- LUCILLE BELCHER -- Librar- ian; Sponsor, Library Club Right -- ELSIE TRIGG Physical Education; Sponsor, GAA Bottom Right -- ROG- ER SAMPSON -- Band PIATT COUNTY FARM BUREAU 81 RANDY SARLO -- History; Sponsor, Freshman Class TOM BOOKER -- Industrial Arts Right — JOHN KIMBLE -- Business Education; Coach; Basketball; Assist. Football Coach; Sponsor; Lettermen ' s Club 4 NORMAN FRAZIER -- American Prob- lems; Physical Education; Sponsor, Freshmen Class MONTICELLO FLORIST BEE HIVE BEAUTY NEST JIM AND MADOLYN WALDEN KENNETH HETTINGER -- Art, Biology; Spon- LAWRENCE GREGORY -- Agricul- sor. Junior Class ture; Sponsor, Senior Class, FFA DAVID EATOCK -- Guidance, Eng- lish; Sponsor, Student Council CHARLOTTE CARLSON -- French, Junior High Read- ing; Sponsor, Newspaper, French Club, AFS BEST WISHES CLASSOF 75 MR. MRS. WENDELL TRENCHARD 83 ADMINISTRATORS KEEP Board Of Education Bill Floyd Marge Huisinga A1 Per ring Robert Moberly Howard Gantz, Pres. Donald Reynolds Franklin Kingston SUPERINTENDENT -- Mr. Robert Bowen POLING HOLTZ CHEVROLET DISTRICT RUNNING SMOOTHLY PRINCIPAL -- Jerry Heller Dear Students Although the four short years you spend in high school are but a fraction of your life, some of the most memorable events occur during this time. Freshmen, you have just completed the most trying of your four years. You still have ample time to reach whatever goals you might have for yourself in high school. Sophomores, you have now reached the half way mark and can look forward to that busy junior year and such things as the class play and the prom. Juniors, you have but one last year at Deland-Weldon and by now are making plans for the future. Your final year holds many exciting moments with the last being gradua- tion. Graduating Seniors of 1975, my congratu- lations. You have now successfully completed your high school education and are headed in many different directions. I hope your years at Deland-Weldon High School will always hold pleasant memories. As you travel your many different roads, I hope your pitfalls are small and your accomplishments are great so you might reflect favorably on your school, your community, your family, and yourself. Best Wishes Jerry D. Heller Principal McCLURE MOTORS INC. 85 FACES BEFIIND TFIE SCENE Cooks: L. Dalton, W. Parrish, B. Welch, S. Clifton, D. White Custodians: Robert Floyd, Kenny Parrish, Feme Benge Bus Drivers: Thelma Berge, Carol Chrighton, Doris West, Charles Neathery, Kenny Par- rish, Lawrence Greg- ory 86 SPRING HAPPENINGS NEW MARKS SET TRACK RECORDS DISCUS - Gordon Gregory 135 ' 10” 440 YARD RELAY - Scott Sprague, Ronald Barton, Roger TXvist, R. Wisegar- ver 48. 6 TRIPLE JUMP - S. Sprague 36’ 5 330 YARD LOW HURDLES - Jim Reed 46.2 Front Row: Les R. , Don K. , Ron B. , Chris M. , Jim R. , Randy W. , Brian S. , Kevin F. , Second Row: Coach Lenz, Scott P. , Steve T. , Doug E. , Gordon G. , Joe R. , Rick R. , Dan G. , Roger T. , Manager, Randy B. CLINTON AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY BY TRACK TEAM 89 STUDENTS DISPLAY SKILLS HONOR STUDENTS Illinois Power Award- Dean Worthey Outstanding Athlete of the Year- Roger T. Girl ' s State and Alternate - Connie Webb and Karen Baker Betty Crocker Award- Shirley Stone Boy ' s State and Alternate- Ronnie Barton and Scott Sprague 92 RECEIVE RECOGNITION Vi 1 R u ' ' S. A. R. and D. A. R. - Steve T. and Linda S. Perfect Attendance- Tim S. and Donna T. Good Citizenship -Gordon G. and Pam H. Shorthand Awards- Evelyn T. and Car- mella P. Typing Awards- Shari W. , Gina B. , Lisa B. , Shirley S. Thesaurus Awards- Pam H. and Gordon G. 93 THE BEST IN MUSIC 94 CONTEST WINNERS HONOR’S RECEPTION High Honors: Top Row: Jody Anderson, Pam Haas, Merry Bowman, Gordon Gregory, Dean Worthey, Gina Baker, Shirley Stone, Marna Workman; Second Row: Kathy Per- ring. Sue Hermann, Gayle Gregory, Donna Trimble, Ron Barton, Nancy Reynolds; Third Row: Leanne Edwards, Karen Baker, Lisa Baker, Randy Barton, Carm Palombo. SONNY’S AMACO REWARDS SCHOOL’S BEST Low Honors; Top Row: Kathy Larson, Randy Baker, Tony Edwards, Kent Reeser, Scott King, Darrell Carr, Joe Disney; Second Row: John Weaver, Jamie Daniels, Steve Tuttle, Vicki Humes, Judy McKinny; Bottom Row: Evelyn Trimble, Penny Tuttle, Lynn Kallem- bach, Tara Langley. SENIORS FLORIDA BOUND The Seniors once again journeyed to Florida for a final stay with their classmates before they all part and go their separate ways. Much as it seems by these pictures, not all of the week was spent on the bus or in the motel. The Seniors went to Disney World, Daytona Beach, and Cape Kennedy and many other places. 100 AUTOGRAPHS 101 JODY ANDERSON: Class Secretary, 4; Musical, 1; AFS 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Pres., GAA 3; Newspaper 3; Chorus 1,4; Honors Reception 1,2,3; Jr. Class Play; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Sec., FHA 4; Letterman ' s 3, 4; Track 3; Yearbook 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; St. Council 1, 2, 3, 4; St. Council Treas. 3. BRYAN BAKER: Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2; FFA 1,2, 3, 4. ROGER BAKER: FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres., FFA 3,4; Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Lettermen ' s Club 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Stu- dent Council 3,4; Track 1. MERRY BOWMAN: AFS 2,3,4; AFS Treas. 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. GAA 2, Pres. GAA 4; Pep Club 3, Sec., Pep Club 3; Sophomore Class Secretary; Cheerleader 2,4; French Club 4; Band 1,2,3; News- paper 2, 3, 4; Editor of Newspaper 3, 4; Yearbook 3,4; Co-Editor, 4; Lettermen ' s Club 4; Honor ' s Reception 1,2,3; Track 3; Junior Play. SHERRY BROCK: GAA 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Treas. 3; Chorus 1; Musical 1; Pom Fbn 1; Pep Club 3; Junior Class Play; Stu- dent Director; Statistician 2. TONY EDWARDS: Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 4; AFS 1,2,3, 4; Treas. of AFS 4; French Club 4; Pres., French Club 4; Musical 1; Newspaper 2,3,4; Junior Class Play, Boy ' s State Award 3. GORDON GREGORY: Class Pres. 1,3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Student Council 2,3; FFA 4; Lettermen ' s Club 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. - Treas. of Lettermen ' s 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Base- ball 1,2; Senior Class Play; Thesaurus Winner. PAM HAAS: Class Treasurer 1,2, 3, 4; AFS 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Chorus Pres. 3; Musical 1,2; Out- standing Chorus Student 2; Library Club 2,3; Library Secretary 3; Newspaper 3, 4; Business Manager, Newspaper 3, 4; Girl ' s State 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Honor Reception 1,2,3; French Club 4; Junior Class Play; Bookkeeping Award 3; Thesaurus Winner. KELLY HITER: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; FFA 4; Student Council 4; Band 1; Lettermen ' s Club 2,3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Yearbook 4. WILBUR JONES: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT MANNING: Baseball 3; Senior Class Play. TIM MARCUM: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Lettermen ' s 2, 3, 4. RUSSELL MEADORS: Basketball 1; Foot- ball 2; FFA 4; FFA Pres. 3; Vice-Pres., Jr. Class; St. Council Rep. 3. TIM MILLER: DAVC 3, 4. ROGER MITCHELL: Football 1,3; FFA 2,3,4. GARY NEATHERY: Football 1,2,3; FFA 4; Basketball 2; Lettermen ' s Club 2,3,4; Pres, of Lettermen ' s 4; Track 1,2; Baseball 3; St. Council 4. CARMELLA PALOMBO: Chorus 1,2; Musical 1; Band 1, GAA 1,2,4; AFS 1,2; St. Council 2,3; St. Council Rep. for Library Club 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Honors Reception 1,3,4; Library Club Secretary 4; Senior Class Play. DAVID PARRISH: FFA 1,2,4. JEFF PEARL: Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Student Council 4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Lettermen ' s Club 2,3,4; Chorus Musical 4; Who ' s Who in Basketball; MVP Basketball Award; Football Lineman Award 3; Rebounding Leader 4; High School All-American. KATFD PERRING : Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Pres, of Student Council, 3; Vice-Pres., Student Council 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Pres., GAA 2; Vice-Pres. , GAA 3; Class Student Council Rep. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. , Student Council 3, 4; National Honor Soci- ety 3,4; Honors Reception 1,2,3, 4; Stat- istician 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, Newspaper 2,3; Lettermen ' s Club 4; AFS 1,2,3; Treas., AFS 2; Chorus 1; Musical 1; Homecoming Attendant 1; John Phillip Sousa Award 4; Who ' s Who in Band Stu- dents; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play. KENT REESE R: Student Council 1, 4; Pres., Student Council 4;, Vice-Pres., Student Council 4; Football 1,3,4; Golf 3, 4; Yearbook 4; FFA 2,4; Pres., FFA 4; FHA 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3,4. JOSEPH ROBBINS: FFA 2,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Lettermen ' s Club 2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 2. DAVID RUDISILL: Football 3, 4; Basket- ball 1,3; Track 1; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. WILLIAM SANDERSON: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3. RICK SIDES: Junior Class Play; FFA 3; FHA 4; Lettermen ' s Club 1, 2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1, 2,3; Chorus 4; Track 1,2; Musical 4. CHARLES SMITH: DAVC 3, 4. MARK SOSAMON: Football 1,3,4; Baseball 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; Sec. , FFA 4; Senior Class Play; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. LINDA SPRAGUE: Student Council 3, 4; AFS 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Musical 1,2; GAA 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; Junior Class Secretary, Student Council Rep. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Class Homecoming Attendant; Homecoming Queen 4. SHIRLEY STONE: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. , Library Club 3; Junior Class Play; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,4; Musical 1,4; Pom Pon 1; Statistician 2; Student Council 4; Yearbook 4; FHA 3, 4; Pres. , FHA 4; Typing Award 3, 4; AFS 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Honor ' s Reception 3, 4; Senior Class Play. EVELYN TRIMBLE : Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Sophomore Homecoming At- tendant; Honors Reception 4. TRACY TURNER: Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Football 2; FFA 3, 4; Stage Band. STEVEN TUTTLE: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2,3; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Band 1, 4; FFA 4; Honors Reception 1,2, 3,4; Junior Class Play; Newspaper 3; Pep Club 3. DEBRA WEBB: Musical 1,2; GAA 1,2; AFS 1,2; FHA 1,2; Library Club 2; Pom-Pon Squad 1; Pep Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2. JULIA WEBB: FFA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2; Li- brary Club 2; Musical, Jr. Class Play; Pep Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. LINDA WEST: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres., FHA 3; Student Council Rep. 4; Chorus 1,4; Pom-Pon Squad 1,4; Captain, Pom-Pon 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Musical 1,4; Senior Homecoming Attendant, Yearbook 4. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS: GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. , Library Club 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Pbm- Pon Squad 1, 4; French Club 4; AFS 2, 3, 4. MARNA WORKMAN: AFS 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. , AFS 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Librarian 1; Band President 4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Vice- Pres., Chorus 3; Library Club 2,3; GAA 1,2,3; Freshman Class Sec., Sophomore Class Pres. ; Student Council Rep. 3; Junior Class Play; Outstanding Chorus Member; National Honor Society 3,4; Who ' s Who in American High Schools 3; Illinois State Scholar 4; Yearbook 3,4; Co-editor, 4; Musical 1,2; Honors Re- ception 1,2,3, 4; Illinois Power Essay Winner 1; Who ' s Who in Band Students. GAIL DEBEER: AFS 4; GAA 4; FHA 4; Student Council. 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