Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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Overflowing love, an ever pre- sent smile and courage that just won't quit describes this year's selection for dedication. Becky Tornow's life serves as an exam- ple to each of us. Mrs. Tornow, who has been confined to a wheelchair, first learned that she had multiple sclerosis in June, 1976. At the time she was working and earning a degree at Sauk Valley College, as well as taking care of her chil- dren. She didn't recognize the symptoms at first; but when her feet stopped reacting to her brain's messages, she knew something was wrong. The disease is not fatal, but the patient may become bedridden and not able to control them- selves. Even with M.S. Becky says she feels her life is beautiful. I think I have a beautiful life be- cause it's full and happy. Not happy with M.S. but that's secon- dary. I have four healthy children, Darry, Dale, Desiree, and Dela- van, who involve me in their lives. Becky's indestructable spirit does not let M.S. stop her but she often calls it an inconvenience. She travels around the area in her specially-equipped van. Having this van gives me a great deal of satisfaction and the same sense of freedom. Her van is called Dat Rat's Nest , which comes from Becky and her children's ini- tials. Becky places her future in the hands of the Lord and remains optimistic. Her vitality and joy are an inspiration to everyone who meets her. 8

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 Pom Pons Add To The txciremen Pompons are primarily a spirit organization. As in past years the pompon squad supported the cheerleaders in drawing enthusiasm and spirit from the football game crowd. The D.H.S. football pompon squad, advised by Mr. Ted Tru- lock, was awarded with new uniforms (with much thanks to Mrs. Slain for hard work in making them). This years football pompon squad performed at six half time shows. The pompon squad worked closely with the band for these shows. The time and effort of Mr. L'Heureux was evident in the performances of the band and pompon squad at these shows. Mrs. Trulock and Evette Fordham were a great help with working out the var- ious routines. Twenty-eight girls can have alot of problems. There is a lot of hard work that goes into being a pompon girl. But the rewards and experiences are well worth the effort. The pompon squad doing sideline routines with the German Band at half-time. Row 1 Mary Lohse. Lori Gerdes. Betsy Oval. Dawn Kavadas, Kim Stinson, Betsy Leslie Row 2: Roxie Fane, Amy Gower, Janet Trent, Tami Henegar. Laura Dixon, Barb Wilson, Linda Fritts. Liz Hong, Amy Partington. Sara Kessel. Row 3: Beth Sawyer, Brenda Van Weelden, Teasha Piper, Debbie Woodyatt. Kris Norris. Daisy Miles, Brenda LeBlanc. Maragaret Rock. Sandy Brandau. Gina Fish. Janet Eccles. Absent: Beth Stitzel. Sports 10