Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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We the People Mrs. Willard coordinated the activities of the student committee for the History decorated our display cases. Bicentennial. The month of September holds special memories to the staff mem- bers and students of Dixon High School. Mrs. Judy Willard of the Eng- lish department along with members of the D.H.S. Bicentennial Commit- tee organized several unforgettable activities. The Committee kept quite busy prior to the September festivities. Last spring a county-wide essay contest was held at D.H.S. senior Mike Keeley placed third. In July under the guidance of Kim Nelson and Ryan Reed, the committee entered a float in the Petunia Festival Parade. September was the grand finale of the great celebration due in part to Chris Harshman, Mike Keeley, Pat Donlan, Jennifer Green, Erin Devine, Eric Zim- merman and Chris Bunt. Window dis- plays were seen in the hallways of the new wing where they remained all month. A student survey consisting of ten questions relating to the Constitu- tion was conducted and later appeared in the first issue of the Dixini. One min- ute messages were made during the morning announcements for an entire week concerning the Constitution and the Founding Fathers. Detective Harry Ulferts spoke at a vol- untary assembly held in the auditorium. His topic was the importance of the Bill of Rights has in the lives of all Amer- icans. And finally copies of the Con- stitution and flag lapel pins were dis- tributed, courtesy of Illinois Bell and Lutheran Brotherhood. Lancaster Gym came alive with the sounds of the U.S. Marine Band as part of our celebration. Mike Keeley is honored for his Essay with a ride in the Petunia Festival Parade.

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Whiteside Travelers Whiteside Vocational Center is a place of training. Training in such fields as office skills, auto mechanics, child care, cosmetology and health occupations and many more is of- fered. The opportunity of learning with hands on experience is available. Vet it is not just work with no fun, for field trips which help put classroom teachings into perspective are taken. Students from schools such as Ashton, Chadwick, Sterling, Erie, and Forreston also are part of Whiteside Vocational Center so WVC students are a part of a network of many area schools and businesses. Row t: Jody Thomas, Kellie Stevenson, Kim Cibu, Cathy Dixon, Tiffany Zentz, Audrey Rico, Carol Caroline Hale, Penny Maldonado, Jamie Bailey, Micheal Ann Schaefer, Kim Gloson, Sarah Keller, Debbie Durband. Row 2: Leslie Cady, Marty Fane, Jeff Thomas, lodi Linscotl Ginger Amenda, Sabrina Collins, Kelly Stauffer, Kathey Shrock, Tammy Giltner, Brenda Shappert, Theresa Giltner, Windy McKinnon, Brian Smith, Robert Hill Row 3: Mark Thomas Brian Eisle, Jerry Pauser, Tara Stage, Regina Packard, Tara Duncan, Kelly Stombaugh, Jenny Drew, Ann Hawks, Kim Nelson, Penny Blackburn, Andy Fassler, Pat Hollmgshead, Eric Frey, Tim Fisher, Scott Bonnell, Paul Muhleback.

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Hopkins, Reed, Wegner Elected Greg Wegner, Merrie Lou Hopkins, and Larry Reed were recently elected to serve as members of the Dixon Board of Education. The new members have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the guidance and votes they've received. They plan to run the board as effectively as possible. Keeping the deficit down and serving the community properly were major concerns. The outcome looks very promising. Merrie Lou Hopkins, David Gusse, Larry Reed, and Greg Wegner talk at a “Meet the Candidates Night put on by the area PTO. Citizenship Class Writes to Telegraph I believe the utility tax for Dixon is a good idea. It should be a good source of revenue and make Dixon a stronger magnet for business, two things our city needs badly. No matter how those against the tax rant and rave, it is a good idea. Maybe the present officials should let them run the city's business so they can find who is already right. — Bill Hacnitch I disagree highly with the city's proposal be- cause they should get younger people involved. Like get more kids even if under 16 jobs, more buildings for kids because we're the ones who are going to be the future Dixon. They should get the kids more involved. — Jenny Floto I agree to the city's proposal and we do need to modernize this city. It's worth the trouble to help this city and not sit and watch our city go down the drain. I'm sick of driving to other towns to shop. I know others feel the same. We need jobs around here! — Tracy Tovar I guess you could say I'm kind of split on my decision. I'm sort of for the proposal and half against it. I'm for it because it will help us grow. But there's always the people who are really gonna be hurt from this, such as elderly, fixed and low income families. — Cari Cutler I think that all people who voice out against the Downtown Development project haven't taken the time to stop and look how much this could help Dixon. The plan could bring in new stores and new companies for jobs. The taxes Dixon would receive from the new business could make up most of the money and then some. Even though I am not old enough to pay taxes yet, I would be glad to pay to help this town. If this project goes through I think many Dixonites would be happy with the results. — Clayton Whelan I feel that the utility tax is a minor loss, because I would rather see progress than to see none at all. It makes me feel good inside to know people aren't giving up on Dixon and I would like to see more jobs since pretty soon I will be needing one. If this utility tax was not to be put through this city would in fact die out. People would move, businesses would move, and I truly do not want to see the city go down the tubes. I have lived here 16 years and I am not about to give up without a fight. — David Katner I'm against the city's proposal for these reasons. What is a new building going to do? Yes, it will attract some people. But it's not going to change or solve all of the problems. Plus, paying all this money is foolish. Because what if the buildings aren't as successful as you think they're going to be. Not everyone in this town is rich. Yes, I think that Dixon does need improvements. But spend- ing more money isn't going to solve everything. If I had to decide what to do. I'd have the companies stop buying all these expensive machines and take the money and hire more people. That way, wait until you raise it by other people working. Then more people will have money. Then raise the property values, because more people will want to buy property. I think that people in Dixon need to learn how to have patience. — Angie Madden The city's proposal to raise revenue and help fund development by a utility tax is a good one since the city is in a no-win situation. If something isn't done to attract industry to our fair city by the year 2000, Dixon will be a ghost town. — Todd Martin