Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1978 volume:

Raidorian 1978 Volume XXX Earl ville High School Earlville, Illinois We dedicate ' 'Our Year'' to the mem- ory of Mr. Robert H. Thayer, Superin- tendant of the Earlville school system for twelve years prior to his untimely death. Mr. Thayer spent his life serving the people of our community in his role as educator, as leader in civic organi- zations and activities, as avid fan and supporter of all our athletic teams, and as active participant in other church, school, and community projects. 2 The Board of Education, the Administration, and the Faculty of Earlville High School would like to wish the graduating class of 1978 good luck in all of their future endeavors. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Kenneth Stockley, President Mrs. Wilma Boltz Mr. Kurt Larson Mr. George Ehirbin Mr. John Stegman Mr. Robert Goodbred Mr. Kenneth Tillman ADMINISTRATION Mr. Avery L. Wilson, Superintendant Mr. Russell Ross Mr. Rudy Knappmeyer FACULTY Mrs. Mary Bender Mrs. Roberta Mickelson Miss Kim Calhoun Mr. Art Newton Mr. Jim Drengwitz Mr. Jim Rahn Mr. Ron Duval Miss Joy Reutter Mrs. Kathy Eager Mr. Charles Rogers Mr. Tom Guenther Mr. Dave Saunders Mrs. Mary Gunier Mrs. Donna Schrecengost Mr. Larry Imel Mr. Dan Spies Mrs. Donna Inman Mr. A.L. Storkman Mrs. Wilma Mende Mrs. Lorene Thayer Mr. Don White DISTRICT SECRETARIES Mrs. Helen Hill Mrs. Margaret Lara bee s SENIORS 4978 STEVE BUDACH LISA ANN CONKLIN Hon R1 3,4; Raidorian Staff 2,3; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2; Jazz Band 3; Rifle Squad 3; Chrldr 1,2; Home- coming Can 4; C.A.A. 1; French Cl 2; Lib Cl 2,3,4; Sec 3, Pres 4; Pep Cl 1,2,4; V. Pres 4; Sch Mus 2,3; Stg Crew 4; Soccer Tm 2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Girls Track 2,3; Bowling Tm 4; Fut Plans: Col- lege DEONTE DETTORE Hon R1 3; Bskball Tm 3; Trans Stu, Hinsdale Central 3; Fut Plans: College Nickname: The Wrestler ROSE ELLEN EINHAUS Raidorian Staff 2,3,4; Mxd Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Flag Twirler 3; G.A.A. 1; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Rifle Squad 4; Soc- cer Tm 1,2; Girls Track 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Caf Wrkr 1; Fut Plans: Nursing Nickname: Rose STEVE BUDACH DEONTE DETTORE LISA ANN CONKLIN 6 ROSE ELLEN EINHAUS 1978 GAIL ELAINE GADDY PAMELA KAY FULTZ DIANE GREENE PAMELA KAY FULTZ Class Off 3; Hon R1 3,4; Cone, Mrchng Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; French Cl 2,3; Pep Cl 3; Fut Plans: Beauty School Nickname: Pam GAIL ELAINE GADDY Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Baton Twirler 2; Chrldr 3,4; Homecoming Can 3; G.A.A. 1; French Cl 2; Lib Cl 4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus Pit Band 1; Fut Plans: Beauty School DIANE GREEN Transfer Stu, Mendota 4; Lib Cl 4 CONSTANCE LYNNE GREY Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Cone, Mrchng, Pep, Jazz Band 1,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Rifle Cl 1,2,3,4; French Cl 2; Pep Cl 1,2,3; Soccer Tm 1,2; Girls Track 1,2; Volleyball Tm 1; Fut Plans: Marriage, Work Nickname: Connie Snidely CONSTANCE LYNN GREY 7WS' SANDRA JO HAMEL N.H.S. 2,3,4; Stu Council 3,4; Sec-Treas4; Class Off 4; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 1,2; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 4; Mrchng, Cone, Pep Band 1,2; Chrldr 2; Homecoming Can 4; French Cl 2; Lib Cl 1,2,3; V. Pres 3; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; SchMus 2,3; Stg Crew 1; Soccer Tm 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans Nursing Nickname: Sandy GREGORY SCOTT HARNER TERRI HARTMAN Ushrtt 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; French Cl 1; Off Hlpr 3; Fut Plans: Secretarial Work RICHARD KENT HUMM Hon R1 1; Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2; Ftbll Tm 1,2,3,4; Golf Tm 1,2; Homecoming Can 3; F.F.A. 1,2; Rifle Cl 1,2; Lib Cl 3,4; Sch Mus Stg Crew 2; Fut Plans: Work Nickname: Boozer SANDRA JO HAMEL TERRI HARTMAN RICHARD KENT HUMM IWTs DEBRA SUE HUNTER Raidorian Staff 3,4; Ushrtt 1; G.A.A. 1; Lib Cl 4; Sci Cl 1,2; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Soccer Tm 1,2; Girls Track 3,4; Fut Plans: College Nickname: Deb BRYAN JOHNSON Class Pres 2; Ftball Tm 1,2,4; Homecoming Can 2,4; F.F.A. 1; Fut Plans: College DEENA MARIE KALEEI. N.H.S. 3,4; Stu Coun 1,2; HonRl 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 1,2,3; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Cone, Mrchng Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Girls Track 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; French Cl 2,4; Lib Cl 1,2; Pep Cl 1,2,4; Sec 2; Sch Mus 2,3,4; Stg Crew 1; Soccer Tm 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: Col- lege Nickname: Lou ROY ALLEN KELM Hon R1 3,4; Caf Wrkr 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: Farming Nickname: Bionic Shoveler ROY ALLEN KELM 4978 DONALD PAUL LARKIN Stu Coun 2,3,4; Pres 4; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 1,2,3,4; Mxd Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 2,3,4; Cone Band 2; Mrchng Band 3; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Ftbll Tm 1,2; Rifle Cl 1,2,3,4; French Cl 2; Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; Stg Crew 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: Carpentry MARTIN ANTHONY LEONARD Stu Coun 1; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 1,2,3; Mxd Chorus 1,2,3; Mad 4; Cone Band 1,2; Mrchng, Jazz Band 1; Drum Maj 1; Ftbll Tra 1,2,3,4; Co-Capt 4; F.F.A. 1,2; French Cl 1; Lib Cl 1,2,3; Sci Cl 1,2,3; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: College JEFFERY S. MALKEY N.H.S. 3,4; HonRl 1,2,3,4; Ftbll Tm 1,2,3,4; Co-Capt 4; Homecoming Can 3; Lib Cl 2,3; Sci Cl 1,2; Pep Cl 4; Sch Mus Stg Crew 3; Boys State 3; Fut Plans: Work Nickname: Polock RANDY McBEE DONALD PAUL LARKIN JEFFERY S. MALKEY MARTIN ANTHONY LEONARD RANDY MCBEE 1978 MARGARET GWEN McDermott N.H.S. 2,3,4; Stu Coun 3,4; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 2,3; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Jan Band 3,4; Drum Maj 4; Golf Tm 2; Chrldr 1,3,4; C. A.A. 1; French Cl 2,3; Lib Cl 1,2; Sec 2; Pep Cl 1,2,4; Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; Girls State 3; Soccer Tm 2,3; Girls Track 3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: College Nickname: Margie BRIAN RICHARD MUMM Class Off 4; Hon R1 2; Ftbll Tm 1,2,3,4; Bskbll 3,4; Golf Tm 4; Homcoming Can 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Rifle Cl 1,2; Lib Cl 4; Sci Cl 1; Off Hlpr 4; Fut Plans: Military Nickname: Scabby MARY ELIZABETH NORTON Stu Coun 3,4; Class Off 1; Hon R1 3,4; Raidorian Staff 2,3,4; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 2,3,4; Cone, Mrchng Band 1,2,3,4; Pres 3,4; Pep Band 3; Jan Band 3,4; Chrldr 1,2,4; Homecoming Can 3,4; Queen 4; G.A.A. 1; Rifle Cl 2; French Cl 2,3; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; D. A.R. Award 4; Soccer Tm 1,2,3; Girls Track 2,3; Fut Plans: College Nickname: M.B. MIKE NELSON MARY ELIZABETH NORTON 4978 JACQUELINE KAY NOVAK Mxd, Girls Chorus 1; Con, Mrchng, Pep Band 2; F. H. A. 1,2; French Cl 2,4; Pep Cl 1; Fut Plans: College, Marriage Nickname: Jackie, Nova Joe SHARON ODE STEVE O'DELL MARK OLSEN JACQUELINE KAY NOVAK STEVE O'DELL MARK OLSEN ANGELA PETTENCER ANTHONY F. PETTENCER Hon R1 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Caf Wrkr 4; Fut Plans: Army Nick- name: T-Bone CAMILLI A J. PAKULA F.H.A. 2,3; French Cl 2; Fut Plans: Work Nickname: Cami RENEE PIKE Hon R1 4; Chrldr 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1; French Cl 2,3; Pep Cl 3; Fut Plans: Beauty School Nickname: Lit- tle Queen 978— ANGELA PETTENCER ANTHONY F. PETTENCER CAMILLI A J. PAKULA RENEE PIKE 1978 LAURIE LYNN RIDGE Stu Coun 1,2; Hon R1 1; Mixd, Girls Chorus 1; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2; Jazz Band 2; Chrldr 2,3; F.F.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Rifle Cl 1; French Cl 2,3; Pep Cl 1,2,3; Sch Mus 3; Soccer Tm 1; Girls Track 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1; Fut Plans: Nursing Nickname: Butch JEFFERY SCOTT RUSSELL Class Pres 1,3,4; Hon R1 3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1; Jazz Band 3; Ftball Tm 1,2,3,4; Co-Capt 3,4; Bskball Tm 1; Co-Capt 1; Rufle Cl 1; French Cl 2; Lib Cl 2; Sch Mus Stg Crew 1,2,3; Johnny Hori- zon 2; Nickname: Russ MARIE DENISE SCHRECENGOST N.H.S. 2,3,4; Stu Coun . 1,2,3,4; Sec-Treas3; V. Pres 4; Class Off 2; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 2,3,4; Editor 4; Mixd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,3,4; Chrldr 2; G.A.A. 1; Rifle Cl 1; French Cl 2,3,4; Pres 4; Lib Cl 2; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; Stg Crew 4; Soccer Tm 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Girls Track 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: College VICTOR SPROWLS Mxd Chorus 1,2; Golf Tm 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: Work Nickname: Doughboy LAURIE LYNN RIDGE MARIE DENISE SCHRECENGOST JEFFERY SCOTT RUSSELL VICTOR SPROWLS RODGER STECMANN Rifle Cl 1,2; Hon R1 4; Fut Plans: Work MARILYN SUE THAYER Class Off 2,4; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 4; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Golf Tm 1; G.A.A. 1; French Cl 2; lib Cl 1,2,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; Stg Crew 4; Girls State 3; Soccer Tm 2,3; Girls Track 2,3,4; Volleyball Tm 1,4; Girls Softball 1; Bowling Tm 4; Fut Plans: College Nickname: Mar'l DONNA SUE THORSON Hon R1 4; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2; Flag Twirler 3; Home- coming Can 2; G.A.A. 1; French Cl 2; Lib Cl 1,2,3; Pep Cl 1,2,3; Treas 3; Soccer Tm 1,2,3; Girls Track 1,2,3; Volleyball Tm 1,2,3,4; Fut Plans: Marriage BARRY ALLEN TODD N.H.S. 2,3,4; Hon R1 1,2,3,4; Raidorian Staff 4; Mxd Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 2,3,4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep Band 1,2; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Ftball Tm 1,2,3,4; Bskball 1; Golf Tm 1,2,3,4; French Cl 2,3,4; Sci Cl 1, Sch Mus 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3; Fut Plans: College Nickname: Toad 15 BARRY ALLEN TODD 1978 SCOTT ALAN TUFTEE Hon R1 4; Ftball Tm 2,3,4; Homecoming Can 4; King 4; F. F.A. 1,2; Rifle Cl 1; Sci Cl 1; Pep Cl 4; Sch Mus Stg Crew 4; Fut Plans: Work ALMAYNA JEAN TURPIN Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Baton Twirler 2; Chrldr 3; G. A. A. 1; French Cl 2,3; Pres 3; Lib Cl 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus 2,3,4; Bowling Tm 4; Fut Plans: Bar- ber School Nickname: Ellie JOHN WEBB NANCY SUE WHITLOCK Stu Coun 4; Hon R1 3,4; Rai - dorian Staff 3,4; Mxd, Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mad 4; Cone, Mrchng, Pep, Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Rifle Cl 1,2; French Cl 3,4; Lib Cl 1; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4; Sch Mus 4; Soccer Tm 1,2; Girls Track 1; Volleyball Tm 1,2; Bowling Tm 4; Caf Wrkr 1; Fut Plans: College ALMAYNA JEAN TURPIN NANCY SUE WHITLOCK SCOTT ALAN TUFTEE JOHN WEBB 4978—I PEGGY JEAN WILLIAMSON PEGGY JEAN WILLIAMSON Hon R1 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; French Cl 2,3; Pep Cl 3; Fut Plans: Work Nickname: Peg 'Dreamin' of graduation, Marg? CLASS OFFICERS: M. Thayer, V. Pres., B. Mumm, Sec., J. Russell, Pres., S. Hamel, Treas. CLASS FLOWER: White rose CLASS COLORS: Mint green and white CLASS MOTTO: Yesterday is gone; Tomorrow may never come; But today is ours Time Is Running Out For The Class Of 19 ATHLETICS Volleyball Better Competition In Little 8 The girls' Volleyball teams started off this year at a big disadvantage-they had never before faced a Little 8 Confer- ence team. Having never played in the conference, the girls didn't know what to ex- pect . After facing Huntley on Sept. 29, however, the girls found that the competition in the conference was far above that in the Little 10. Most of the Little 10 teams played ' 'bump ball'', but the Little 8 teams played real volleyball- bump, set, spike. I think it's stuck! OPPONENT PLACE Huntley A Wheaton- Christian H Hampshire A Kirkland H Burlington Central A Genoa A Hebrom H Mooseheart A Richmond A +Paw Paw A + Somonauk Little 8 Conference Tourney A Mooseheart District Tourney A Shabbona non-conference games Paw Paw RESULT L L L L L L L L L W W If L VARSITY: 1st Row: L. Conklin, M. Schrecengost, M. McDermott, D. Thorson, S. Ha- mel, 2nd Row: Coach Mickelson, D. Kaleel, D. Ridge, M. B. Nor- ton, R. Einhaus, M. Thayer, J. Boltz ' 'Oops ... We missed ... ! 20 Anticipation ... ' 'We are the champions ...'1 The girls knew they had a lot of work ahead of them, and at practice they really concen- trated on perfecting their skills. By the next week, their skills had progressed, and Wheaton had to struggle to win. The highlight of the season was the J.V. match against the un- defeated Richmond Rockets. After losing the first game 1 - 20, Earlville came back to win the second game 20-13, and took the third game 22-20. The season was long, not vic- torious, but the teams were the best yet at E. H. S. TA DA-Eat your heart out, Dr. J. 21 Varsity Top Row: Mgr. W. Perkins, J. Todd, J. Nielson, J. Boltz, A. Innis, G. Olsen, J. Fisher, D. Skinner, T. Slaughterback, Row 2: Coach Guenther, D. Novak, B. Murom, L. Leon- ard, J. Cody, S. Whitecotton, K. Hardin, J. Robinson, Mgr. D. Wilson, Row 3: Coach Newton, B. Murrnn, J. Mal- key, S. Tuftee, J. Russell, K. Humro, G. Hamer, B. John- son, M. Leonard, B. Todd, Coach Intel ' 'Little slow, guys! '' 22 J.V. Top Row: T. Campbell, T. Bidstrup, B. Boyle, T. Rupert, D. Skinner, J. Boltz, G. Olsen, T. Slaughterback, J. Robin- son, J. Fischer, Bottom Row: Mgr. S. Campbell, M. Ander- son, B. Johnson, A. lnnis, D. Dettore, J. Nielsen, J. Ein- haus, J. Todd, J. Stillwell, Coach Guenther, Mgr. P. Fin- nell, Absent: B. Budach 1 'We on offense or defense ?'1 Huntley IB - 7 E.H.S. Wheaton 20 - 12 E.H.S. Hampshire 6 - 0 E.H.S. Kirkland 20 - 0 E.H.S. Burlington 7 - 6 E.H.S. Genoa 30 - 0 E.H.S. Hebron 0 - 34 E.H.S. Mooseheart 7 - 26 E.H.S. Richmond 21 - 0 E.H.S. Homecoming 23 Football Cheerleaders “Aw Schucks ... ” What is that strange dance you're doing? Homecoming 77 Volleyball - New Homecoming Activity ' 'The Games People Play11 was the theme chosen by the Student Council for the 1977 Homecoming Activities. Each day of Home- coming Week and each class float centered on a game. Strange faces and funny costumes brightened the halls, with Marilyn Thayer and Denise Ridge capturing the prize for best costume on 1 'Don't Clown Around Day.'' Appropriately enough, they were dressed as comical football referees. Late Tuesday night, some unknown clowns ' 'torched'' the woodpile that had been collected for Thursday night's Bonfire. Luckily enough, the Student Council was able to rebuild the woodpile for the big pep rally, which was preceeded this year by a first-a Homecoming volleyball game against Burlington. After the game, the Bonfire got underway, and even after the loss of the game, the students' spirits were high. Friday's bad weather put a damper on the parade. Not totally, though, for the Senior float made the parade for the first time in three years. The game proved exciting, with the Raiders losing by only one point. High spirits prevailed at the dance, and everyone seemed glad to be in out of the rain. Mary Beth Norton and Scott Tuftee were chosen as Homecoming Royalty. Fire Up . . . Mr. Storkman - your float made the parade ! ! Raindrops keep failin' on my head Clownin' around Grin and bear it, Deena. 11 G ames Peopl 28 Highlights on the Royalty. J. V. Basketball Lack Of Experience . . . M. Anderson, T. Campbell, D. Dettore, B. Wald, J. Nielsen, J. Boltz, T. Slaughterback, B. Boyle, D. Skinner, G. Olsen, J. Fischer, J Robinson, J. Anderson, P. Einhaus, J. Todd, Coach Guenther Varsity Basketball Lack Of Teamwork . . . Coach Drengw-itz, K. Hardin, S. Whitecotton, D. Novak, J. Malkey, C. Chapman, L. Leonard, K. Tuf- tee, B. Mumm, R. Torman, M. Ol- sen, L. Childs, Coah Guenther, Mgrs. T. Rupert, R. Torman Basketball Cheerleaders We Got That E.H.S. Spirit! Bowling A First At E.H.S. Golf “Fore! . . . Track Working Harder 3. Tiffany Landers clears the last hurdle in the 220 lows at the conference meet at Mooseheart. 4. Carol Schrecengost hands off to Jane Norton in the 880 relay at Mooseheart. The relay's time of 2:16 was just 16 seconds slower than the winning time. 5. Coach Jim Drengwitz checks the charts to see how well the Raid- ers would do in the next event. TRACK SCORES Meet 1 Waterman 107 Earlville 29V, Paw Paw 2SV, Meet 2 Hinckley 74 Earlville 38 Hampshire 36 Meet 3 Earlville 76 Leland 51 Meet 4 Newark 91 Earlville 32 Meet 5 Hebron 87 Genoa 53 Earlville 21 Meet 6 Little 8 Conference Meet — Jane Norton, 5th place; High Jump The Earlville High School Golf team was 1 - 1 in dual competition this year. They beat Mazon, but lost to Tiskilwa. They also competed in the Tiskilwa Tournament and the Amboy Invitational Tournament. Two other matches, one each with Mazon and Tiskilwa were cancelled due to bad weather. Golf team members: Barry Todd , Steve Budach , Marty Leonard , Margie McDermott , Jeff Rhodes, Jay Cody, Barry Mumm, Jim Fischer , Joe Todd , Don LeRette, Paul Einhaus, Jack Robinson, Glen Olsen, Mark Anderson = Letterman SPECIAL EVENTS breaker calling ciiulcrcJIa 1. 1 'We've just met an absolute cartoon of a man ... 2. Guenevere stares at Lancelot in awe after he brings Sir Lionel back to life. 3 G 5 Sir Lionel is dead! The Spear has run him through! ! ! 4. Announcing King Arthur and Queen Guenevere of Camelot 6. The court enjoys a show from the tumblers 39 1. ' 'The way to handle a woman ... is to love her ... 2. The newest member of the Round Table 3. ' 'Lancelot's stirring up the knights, what? 4. I'm Mordred, son of Queen Morgause.'' 5. 1 want to be a knight, sir'' 40 1978 Prom Sweetheart Pam Fultz The theme for Prom this year was Space Odyssey. The juniors decorated the gym with stars, satellites, R2D2, and flashing lights to give the effect of being in outer space. The music, provided by Slip Stream of Champaign, appealed to all ages. After the candidates for Prom Sweetheart entered the dance floor through a rocket ship, Margie McDer- mott was chosen as our new Space Queen. Gail Gaddy 42 Margie McDermott, 1978 Prom Sweetheart Graduation The Threshold To The Future 1. The class of 1978 bows their heads as Father Dale Meloy gives the invo- cation. 2. Mr. Avery Wilson gives out many awards in his first graduation at Earl- ville schools. 3. The seniors have mixed thoughts about leaving E.H.S. 4. The marshalls bow during Father Maloy's invocation. 5. The class of 1978 enters the gym- nasium with mixed feelings. 1. ' 'Are you coining to my party? 11 2. Connie checks to see if her diplo- ma is signed. 3. 1 'Whew! I finally made it! ! 4. Marty and Connie look forward to their futures. 5. Marie Schrecengost gives the opening address. ACADEMICS Just Monkeyin; Around 1. ' 'You've heard of rolling with laughter! 2. ''Now Jeff,this white stuff is snow. 3. M.B. seems to be all tied up at the moment. 4. ' 'Me and my shadow ... 5. Which five of these girls followed directions? New Business Teacher At E.H.S Learning To Be Domestic Engineers 1. A stitch in time saves nine ! '' 2. Dee may become the Galloping Gour- met1 ' 3. Mrs. Wilma Mende, instructor, helps Kari Janes with a problem. 4. The SB Home Ec. class enjoys its second lunch. 5. Pam Fultz inspects a fellow-classmate's project. Consumer Education Learning To Economize 1. Miss Joy Reutter, Instructor 2. ' 'Does Jeff really understand taxes now? '1 3. Pete and Randy seem really intent on learning about taxes! Art A Form Of Self-Expression 1. Making mud pics. 2. Mrs. Donna Schrecengost, Instr-ctor. 3. Jr. High enjoyed paper construction. 4. Future Picasso? 5. What are you hiding behind that plastic bag? 6. Some compe- tition for Renoir. 50 Drivers' Education Aiming High In Steering 1. Drivers' Ed students took tests on Illinois Rules of the Road to determine whether or not they would receive driving permits. 2. Don't forget to fasten your seat belt, Wendy. 3. This year's Drivers' Ed car was lent by Humm Bros. Cheverlet. 4. Mr. Art Newton, Instruc- tor PM UIUIHIIUII orni SIUOENT DRIVER 52 Health Education Learning About Ourselves 1. Mr. James Rahn, Instructor. 2. I do not have halitosis! 3. Seventh grade Health class takes a test on personal hygiene and grooming. 4. Just a little healthy arm wrestling going on! Physical Education Taking A Break From The Classroom Science E.H.S. Students Are Mad About Science Math Figuring Things Out 1. Mrs. Mary Gunierj Consum- er Math 2. Mrs. Eager shows the Algebra 1 class how to solve a linear equation. 3. Mis. Kathy Eager; Algebra I, Math IV 4. Mrs. Donna Schrecen- gost; Algebra 11, Geometry. 5. Mr. Charles Rogers; Jr. High Math 6. Members of the Math IV class learned the higher forms of Algebra: Trigonom- etry, Logarithms, Matrices, Quadritic Functions, that would help prepare them for college math. 7. Are these Algebra II students really concentrating on their Math, or are they just camera shy? History Recalling The Past 57 French 58 Iis Parient Une Langue Etrange 1. Marie seems totally uninterested in Renoir, a French Impressionistic paint- er. 2. Mrs. Mary Bender-French 1, II, III. 3. B. Todd, S. Russell, J. Novak, R. Carter, L. Ridge, L. Weber, D. Kaleel, M. Rodgers, S. Sprowls, C. Schrecengost, K. Janes, L. Carter, M. Schrecengost, K. Wilson, Mrs. Bender, N. Whitlock. English Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary . . 1. Mrs. Donna Inman, Instructor. 2. Mrs. Mary Bender, Instructor. 3. 5b discusses what they'd say in a letter to the editor. 4. Miss Kim Calhoun, Instructor. 5. It appears that not all of 3rd hour English class is engrossed in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 6. Mr. Donald White, Instruc- tor. 59 Speech Learning To Perform 1. You call these Christmas carolers? 2. My feet feel like dead weight! 3. This is my fiance, Frank N. Stein. 4. Mark Olsen demonstrates the proper technique of get- ting stage fright. 5. That's all folks! 60 Honors Awards 1. National Honor Society Left to right: S. Hamel, B. Todd, M. McDermott, J. Malkey, M. Schrecengost, Absent: B. Sanford 2. Mary Beth Norton j D.A.R. Award, American Youth Award, Arion Award, Cla- rence Pickert Memorial Scholarship 3. Girls' State- Marilyn Thayer, Margie McDermott 4. Laurie Ridge; Lins Club Technical Scholarship 5. Boys' State-Jeff Malkey, Barry Todd 6. Gail Gaddy; John Philip Sousa Award 61 More Award Winners 1. Jeff Malkey; American Legion Award, George Ka- mel Memorial Award 2. Marie Schrecengost; Vale- dictorian, Harold Wold Memorial Award for Girls' Athletics, ETA Scholastic Achievement Award, Henry Morse Research Award, American Legion Award 3. Margie McDermott; Clarence Pickert Memorial Scholarship 4. Jeff Russell; American Youth Award 5. Sandy Hamel; Lions Club Technical Scholarship, Dr. Robert Carter Memorial Award 6. Barry Todd; Saluta- torian, Harold Wold Memorial Award for Boys' Ath- letics 62 ORGANIZATIONS Capturing Yesterday’s Memories 1. Miss Joy Reutter, Yearbook Advisor. 2. Several members of the Yearbook Staff attended a clinic at Rockford College. 3. Marie Schre- cengost, Editor; Lisa Weber, ass't editor. 4. The Staff? ! ? S. That's root BEER they're drinking! Providing Helpful Aid To Teachers Students Standing: S. Sprowls, P. Powell, J. Hamel, J. Steg- man, J. Malkey, C. Mills, R. Carter, B. Munrni, D. Hake, G. Gaddy. Seated: B. Von Seggem, J. Gast, E. Turpin, D. Green, L. Conklin, D. Ridge. 66 F.H.A. Seeking New Horizons. 1. Mis. Mende, Advisor; J. Pike, K. Janes, L. Weber, P. Fultz. 2. Business is certainly booming, isn't it Mrs. Mende? ! 3. Can I interest you in some baked goods or maybe some used clothing ?'1 67 Great America . . . Here We Come! Some of our more level headed students. Members of the Student Council are: Don Larkin, Pres.; Marie Schrecengost, Vice-Pres.; Sec-Treas., Sandy Hamel; Senior Reps., Mary Beth Norton, Mar- gie McDermott, Nancy Whitlock; Junior Reps., Eillen Cook, Lisa Weber, Dena Zimmerman; Soph Reps., John Boltz, Jennifer Malkey, Carol Schrecengost; Freshman Reps., Jane Norton, Tiffany Landers, Deb- bie Zimmerman. This year the Student Council took about 50 honor students on an all day trip to Great America. They boarded the bus at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, for the nearly three -hour ride. It was a long, exciting, exhausting day and judging from the conversations on the way home, everyone had a good time. 68 A dozen roses between two thorns. Pep Club Makes Spirit Soar Hungry girls? Pep club bulletin board. 1977-78 Pep Club S. Hamel, T. Landers, T. Newcomb, L. Cronin, E. Turpin, N. Whitlock, J. Steg- man, S. Cox, J. Malkey, J. Hamel, M. B. Norton, P. Powell, S. Imel, C. Schre- cengost, L. Ridge, R. Schmitz, M. Thayer, D. Ridge, G. Gaddy, D. Thor- son, R. Einhaus, D. Kaleel, M. Schre- cengost, L. Conklin, M. McDermott, D. Hill, C. Seaton, D. Zimmerman, W. Bid- strup. 69 Instrumental Music “Strike Up The Band!” 70 71 72 Vocal Music “Sing . . . Sing A Song” 1. ' 'Open your mouths! 1' 2. Mr. David Saunders, Vocal Music Director. 3. 1977-78 Mixed Chorus. 4. 1977-78 Girls' Cho- rus. S. 1977-78 Madri- gals. 73 Choruses Fare Well At Contest Mr. David Saunders brought several new ideas to the E.H.S. music pro- gram . One was that all choruses would partici- pate in music contest. The Madrigals attended contest in early March, and paved the way for the other groups by achieving a 1st place. In early April the high school Girls' and Mixed choruses attended the l.H.S.A. contest held at Spring Valley. Although it was the first time in years and Earl- ville chorus had partici- pated , both received first place ratings also. The Junior High Mixed chorus received a second place rating, but were compli- mented on their enthusi- asm. 74 ADMINISTRATION E.H.S. Welcomes New Superintendent The Earlville schools underwent some changes this year with the arrival of Mr. Avery L. Wilson, the new Superintendent of Schools. Coming from Mo- mence, Illinois, Mr. Wilson knew quite well how to deal with some of the problems that arise in any school. Together with being a good administra - tor, Mr. Wilson was very well- liked by everyone at E.H.S. 76 Mrs. Helen Hill, Secretary to Superintendent 77 Mrs. Margaret Larabee, High School Secretary Board Of Education They Do The Cookin9 And Cleanin 9 1. Mr. Joe Maly, Head custodian, keeps the Community Building and Cafeteria in good condition. 2. Anne Schrecen- gost and Mrs. Arlie Kirby work hard to keep the high school and grade school wing spic and span. 3. Mrs. Barb Sanders, Head Cook, rules the roost in the kitchen. 4. Our cooks, Mrs. Lo- raine Meloy,, Mrs. Vera Peterson, Mrs. Dolly Maly, and Mrs. Hattie Wolfe help prepare the delicious meals served in the cafeteria. 79 First Volleyball Marathon Nets $1300 Towards Camp 14 members of the Volleyball teams collected pledges for Earlville High School's first Volleyball Marathon, held on April 15. Starting at 9 a.m. , the girls got in 12 hours of playing, with the hope of raising enough money to send them to camp at Illinois State University, Bloomington. The girls had their choice of attending either of two ses- sions , one held in June and one in July. The girls were up against competition that was nowhere near the calibur of their regulation games, but, strangely enough, they won only a few games. The marathon proved to be long and exhausting, but it was worth every bit of effort exerted. With the money collected from pledges, the rental of the court, and the proceeds from a C.B. raffle, the girls collected enough money that each girl had to play only $20. 2. A member of Ted Fritz's team comes through with a good save that caught Earlville off guard. 3. The rules and regula- tions of the game were not quite as stiff as the girls were used to. 4. Will he catch it (illegal), or will he dink it back over the net? 1. Nice try ... but not good enough. 2. Although this return in- volved much concentrated effort, it seems the girls got in each oth- er's way, and missed! 3. Carol Schrecengost dinks one over to gain a point for her team. 4. Julie Hamel executes one of her powerful spikes. 5. Sandy Imel puts one over right in the direction of an ea - gerly waiting opponent. E.H.S. Faculty Vs. Paw Paw Faculty 82 Everyone’s Trying To Get Into The Act 1. Mr. Guenther adds two points to our score. Our efforts just weren't enough, though, for at the end of an exciting double -overtime game, the score stood 88-86 in favor of Paw Paw. 2. ' 'Drive ... drive ... to the basket, to the bas- ket ... We Want Two! 3. Kurt and Randy are in charge of keeping the score, and not making it, for a change. 4. Coach Drengwitz attempts to full down another rebound for the E.H.S. facul- ty. 5. In all the commotion, it seems the bas- ketball is nowhere to be found. UNDERCLASSMEN Seventh Graders Face New Experiences FIRST ROW: J. Atwell; J. Austin; M. Brewer; S. Campbell; W. Childs; D. Corri- gan; SECOND ROW: M. Cronin; T. Doty; P. Finnell; M. Fiste; T. Fulta; K. Har- din; THIRD ROW: M. Hardin; C. Hamer; N. Hughes; K. Johnson; S. Kaleel; D. Kelly; FOURTH ROW: D. Kelly; G. Kirby; J. Kirby; K. Kirby; M. Laws; K. Leon- ard; FIFTH ROW: S. Maly; T. McCarty; K. Miller; C. Murphy; C. O'Dell; B. Pa- kula; SIXTH ROW: W. Perkins; R. Pratt; A. Ridge; D. Stanford; L. Stuart; T. Todd; SEVENTH ROW: R. Torman; D. Trump; V. Vincent; S. Whitecotton; D. Wilson; T. Wright. 84 Looking Toward High School FIRST ROW: V. Allen; M. Austin; T. Bagby; B. Bishop; J. Carter; J. Cronin. SECOND ROW: D. Ed- dings; J. Eddings; C. Finkle; C. Haight; T. Hanson; R. Heckman. THIRD ROW: K. Hill; D. Hughes; J. Jones; R. Kirby; B. Kozlowski; D. Laws. FOURTH ROW: L. Littlefair; T. McCarty; M. Norton; M. Norton; M. O'dell; L. Powell. FIFTH ROW: M. Robinson; B. Sandord; M. Schmall; D. Seaton; D. Skinner; C. Snider. SIXTH ROW: J. Stegman; A. Svendson; C. Vincent; S. Von Seggem; B. Wald; C. Weber '81 Has Only Begun Smile Pretty! C. Brewer S. Bishop B. Boyle J. Gauer Miss Tiff serves another winner D. Grooms R. Hake D. Heiston S. Imel B. Johnson P. Jones L. Kelly S. Kelm T. Landers 87 B. Maly L. Marks K. Meloy B. Norton 88 Sophomores Show Spirit Wake up, Glen! J. Boltz M. Braddy B. Budach Look at me! 90 CLASS OFFICERS: Vice-Pres., J. Fischer; Pres., J. Nielsen; Treas., D. Skinner; Sec., J. Boltz. 92 R. Shoopman D. Skinner T. Slaughterback S. Sprowls Where'd it go? Stop, or we'll shoot! '' Sfer PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE B. Wald R. Warren NO PHOTO AVAILABLE K. Wilson Spaced out, Dawn? 93 Juniors — Looking Forward To ’ J. Braddy P. Campbell L. Childs C. Chapman D. Hake C. Guelde R. Carter ' 'We morons get hungry, too11 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE J. Carter J. Cody E. Cook K. Hardin K. Janes J. Kelm M. Landers L. Leonard C. Mills B. Mumm T. Newcomb D. Novak D. Pakula J. Todd R. Torman K. Tuftee L. Weber S. Whitecotton D. Zimmerman Cheese! 95 R. Stegmann, Absent Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii m mwm MCCONVILLE REALTY For all your real estate needs stop in and see us or give us a call. Phone 246-7722 MARONDES PHARMACY Russell Stover Candy All-Occasion Cards Film G Photo Processing 105 S. Ottawa 246-7411 MILLER - ROWE INSURANCE AGENCY ' 'For Those Who Want the Best'' J. W. Rowe H. J. Carter Phone 246-7511 THE CENTUR Y HOUSE For Fine Food and Cocktails Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily CLOSED MONDAYS U. S. Highway 34 East of Earlville ONE STOP FOODS Mon. ■ Sat. 7 AM to 9PM Sun. 7 to 5 Fresh Meat C Produce McCaslin's Baked Goods Friendly Service South Ottawa Street Earlville 246-4221 Ted G Ardith Fritz, Owners EARLVILLE OFFICE 134 Railroad St. Earlville, 111. 60518 PHONE 815-246-9841 IN OFFICE TUES. GFR1. 9-12 home phone 433-0256 OFF. PHONE 433-1400 $ Herbert D. Stockley 6 ORIDLEY PLACE OTTAWA. ILLINOIS SI3SO 96 1 ■ CARROLL REALTY OIVK YOU WWONALIUD KKV)Cf REAL ESTATE RICHARD W CARROLL. BROKER BE WISE — CALL B1S) S3� 07M •02 WA1HINOTON ST.. MCNOOTA. ILL. «ISA: m a MAlfOE FIRST MISS INC. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS t 4AT£g TV APPLIANCE 710 JEFFERSON ST. MENDOTA. ILLINOIS ©1342 Telephone (015) 030-7000 JAKE MIM SHAWBACK Owner� DEKANE EQUIPMENT CORP. IH Parts and Service Lawn and Garden Equipment Earlville, IL 60518 Phone 246-8621 H R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE General Office: for year-round service Railroad Street Earlville, Illinois 60518 Telephone: (815) 246-9461 Wilma Boltz Satellite Owner Compliments of RUTHS TAP u §51 Phone: 815-495-2311 or 815-495-2321 or 815-495-2331 Livestock FEEDS BAKERS INC. LELAND. ILLINOIS 60531 97 TPS Ma feel' 4 Clothing — Shoes Since 1905 Earlville, Illinois Dial 246-6771 JOHN STEGMAN CARPENTER - CONTRACTOR EARLVILLE, ILLINOIS 246-9094 ani 2sL HOLDENRIDS SHOES QUALITY FOOTWEAR FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY 708 Jefferson Mendota, Illinois PINK DIP DRIVE - IN Good Food Curb or Window Service Greenbrian Road Earlville Phone 246-9608 SK O � 1110 MO ft 0 0 1ft1 ft 00 00 O l i WM 98 EARLVILLE LIONS CLUB WISHES THE 1978 GRADUATING SENIORS SUCCESS THE EARLVILLE JAYCEES WISH THE CLASS OF 1978 “ GOOD LUCK” IN THE FUTURE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1978 | 99 Alexander Lumber Co. $ 3.00 Large's Hardware Marie's, Ottawa Amaco Oil Company 10.00 Anderson G Anderson, attorneys 10.00 Marlene Skinner B G L Bar 10.00 Ma'S Pizza Bell's Clothing Store, Ottawa Campbell's Service Center, Mendota 5.00 Mendota Sport Shop 5.00 Page's Manor Paula's Beauty Shop C.F. Worsely Oil Co. 10.00 Dr. O. H. Fischer 5.00 Ralph's Floor Covering, Ottawa Earlville Cold Storage Locker 5.00 Ray's Tap Earlville Farmers Co-Op Elevator 10.00 R G H Supermarket Earlville Leader Office 5.00 Sears, Mendota Shady Lane Trailer Court Earlville Medical Clinic 10.00 Goodbred Subdivision 5.00 Stiefels, Ottawa Herbert's Barber Shop, Mendota 5.00 Torman G Sons Furniture Howey's Sales G Service Jan's Beauty Shop 15.00 Tree Trunk House 5.00 Tri-County Vetrinary Service Keith Sibigtroth Plumbing 5.00 Wayne's Barber Shop Knotty Pine 10.00 Wayside Furniture, Mendota $10. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 10. 5. 10. 5. 10. 5. 10. 10. 5. 888888888888888888 Acknowledgements As 1 reflect on the 1977- '78 year, 1 find that it was, indeed, ' 'Our Year.11 The joys and sorrows, wins and losses, ups and downs, smiles and tears were unique. They belonged solely to us; they can never be lived exactly as we lived them. I hope that the 1978 Raidorian helps you recall some of the experiences of Our Year — 1978. 1 would like to thank the following people for their assistance and cooperation. Miss Joy Reutter, Advisor Lisa Weber, Asst. Editor 1978 Raidorian Staff Administration and Faculty The American Yearbook Company, Topeka, Kansas Marshall Photographer, Chicago, 111. Mr. Ralph Tate, Yearbook Rep., American Yearbook Co. Without them, our book would have been impossible to complete. Marie Schrecengost Raidorian Editor