El Paso High School - Cometeer Yearbook (El Paso, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1979 volume:

The El Paso High School Class Of 1979 Presents “The Cometeer” k. M Best Wishes Mrs. Hankey We, the Senior Class of 1979, would like to express our thanks for everything you have done for us in the past four years. Being an honorary GAA member, you assisted with the club’s activities, from bowling to dodgeball. You advised our school newspaper staff, making the “Comet Comments” a successful publication. Most of all, you gave your time to be our junior class sponsor. We could always depend on you to help us with our class stand or other money-making projects. Then there was our prom ... that special evening we won t forget. You helped make it special because you made sure that details from renting a room in the ISU Union - to having a centerpiece for each table were not forgotten. As a teacher, you gained the respect of your students. You always looked for the best in others and encouraged them to develop their given talents. With much affection and sincere grati- tude. we dedicate this yearbook to you. Sincerely, The Class of 1979 2 3 PEGGY GEISELMAN AGNEW “Happiness is like a kiss, you must share it to have it.” Pom Pon 12 3; FHA 2 4; Chorus 3 4 Ambition: Secretary and mother RONALD LEE ALES “A quitter never wins; a winner never quits.” Football 1 2 3 4; Tri-Capt. 4; Best Offensive Back 4; All-Conf. Back 3 4; Honorable Mention Linebacker 3 4; MVP 4; All-State Special Mention 4; Track 12 3 4; Mid-State Conf. Champ 100,220,440 Relay; Woodford County Champ 100, 220, 440 Relay; Most Track Pts. 3; FFA 1 2 3 4; E Club 1 2 3 4; Chess Club 1 2 Ambition: College-Forestry JAMES O. BARKER “It matters not how long we live, but how.” Wrestling 123 4; Co-Capt. 4; E Club 1 2 3 4; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Madrigals 3 4 Ambition: Law Enforcement DARLYNE RARICK ALLEN “Happiness is a direction, not a place.” Chorus 1 2 3 4; GAA 1 2 Ambition: Undecided DEBORAH RAE BAUMANN “Who we are, who we become, is deter- mined by those who love us.” Volleyball 12 3; Annual Staff; GAA 1 2 3 4; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Sec. 2; V.P. 4; Madrigals 2 4; Swing Choir 2; Okla- homa 1; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; AFS 1 2 Ambition: Insurance Secretary-Real Estate Agent SANDRA JO BAER “She hopes for the best, prepares for the worst, and takes what comes with a smile.” Track 1 2; Volleyball 1 2 3 4; Cheer- leading 1234; Co-Capt. 3 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Tree. 4; Math Contest 2; Annual Staff; AFS 1 2 3; GAA 1 2 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; V.P. 4; Madrigals 2; Swing Choir 3 4; Oklahoma 1; Sr. Play; Valentine Sweetheart 4; Home- coming Att. 3 Ambition: University of Illinois PANDORA LEE BREACH “Good things come in small packages.” FHA 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 3 4; Chorus 2 4; Span. Club 4 % Ambition: Secretary SHAWN W. BUSHERT “I was once caught studying and never lived it down.” Football 1 2; Wrestling 1; Track 1; FFA 2; Chorus 4 Ambition: Eastern Illinois University CYNTHIA JANE DUST “Books, like friends, should be few and well chosen.” Pom Pon 2; Chorus 2 3 4; Ambition: L.P.N. DOUGLAS I,aVERN CARLEY “It’s not the things we fail at that shame us, it’s the things we should have and could have done, but never tried.” Football 1 2; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 4; Class Pres. 3 4; Homecoming Att. 3 4; St. Council 4; FFA 234; Set. 2 3; Pres 4; E Club 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Hon. All-Conf; Nat’l. Honor Soc. Ambition: Southern Illinois Universitv-Veternarian KAREN SUE EICHELBERGER “A smile makes sunshine everywhere you go.” Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Annual Staff 4; AFS234; Newspaper Staff 4; FHA23 4; Span. Club 1 2 3 4; GAA 234; Per- fect Att. 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Ambition: Secretary CHARLES ROSS CARR. Jr. “Some men see things as they are and say why?, I dream things that never will be and say, why not?” Football 1; Library Club 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Industrial Arts Club 4 Ambition: Good Job DOREEN RENEE ENGEL “Without the Way there is no going; without the Truth there is no know- ing, without the Life, there is no living.” Track 1 4; GAA 3; Sr. Play; Chorus 3; Marching Band 12 3 4; Concert Band 1 2 3 4; Stage Band 1234 Ambition: Undecided CYNTHIA DIXON “Love is friendship set to music. Transfer Student 4 Ambition: Undecided 5 RONALD JOE ESKRIDGE “He was a man of an unbounded stomach.” Library Club 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Industrial Arts 4; Pres. 4 Ambition: Machinist at Napa WENDY SUE FARRELL “I have often regretted my speech, but never my silence.” Chorus 3 4 Ambition: Child Care Worker MARY BETH GEIGER “Being quiet doesn’t mean that I have nothing to say.” FHA 2; GAA 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 12 3 4 Ambition: Secretary ALFREDO FERNANDEZ “Where you come from is not nearly as important as where you are going.” AFS Exchange Student from Bolivia; Homecoming Att. 4; Mu Alpha Theta 4; Math Contest 4; AFS 4; Spanish Club 4 Ambition: Nuclear Physics U.C.L.A. BRENDA GOLDSTINE “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet. Pom Pon 3; Chorus 3; Marching Band 12 3; Concert Band 1 2 3 Ambition: State Farm STEVEN K. FORREST “Take the opportunity when it arises because you may never get another chance.” Basketball 1; Industrial Arts 4 Ambition: Undecided FRANK JOHN HAAS “I befriend everyone and help everyone.” Senior Play; Annual Staff Ambition: IAA-Computer Controller 6 FRANCES JEAN HAAS “I’ll never change my ways until all love has been found by everyone.” Transfer Student 3; Sr. Play Ambition: Working with children TAMMY LEE HINTHORNE “The world is full of beauty when the heart is full of love.” FHA 4; Span. Club 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 3 4; Lib. Club 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 4 Ambition: Model VICKIE LYNN HATCH “Life is full of fun, and guess who is full of life?” AFS 1 2; GAA 1 2 3; Art Club 1 2; Sr. Play; Chorus 4 Ambition: College, Airlines JULIE ANN HOCKER “Life is not life without delight!” Annual Staff; AFS 1 2; FHA 1 2; GAA 12 3 4; Jr. Rep.; 50 Mile Swim Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Oklahoma 1 Ambition: Parkland College, Dental Assistant BRADLEY DEAN HAYSLETTE “It’s not easy to be simple enough to be good.” Football 1 4; Basketball 1 2 34; Golf 1; St. Council 3 4; Midstate Ex. Board 4; Annual Staff; E Club 12 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chess Club 1 2 Ambition: Eastern Illinois Univer- sity, Accounting and Finance DENNIS EDWARD HODEL “Work makes the man, but pleasure keeps him going!” Football 1 2 3 4; Tri-Capt. 4; Class V.P. 4; Homecoming King 4; Annual Staff; FFA 1 2 3 4; V.P. 3; Reporter 4; E Club 3 4; Sr. Play Ambition: Farming (Agricultural Engineer) LORRI ANN HENRY “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” Track 2; Cheerleading 2 3; Pom Pon 1; AFS 3; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Okla- homa 1; FHA 1 2; GAA 1 2 3; 50 Mile Swim Club 1 2 3 4; Lib. Club 1 Ambition: Secretary 7 OREN T. HUDSON I can resist everything except temptation.” Football 1 2 3 4; E Club 3 4; Jr. Play; Chorus 3 4; Marching Band 1 2 3 4; Concert Band 1 2 34; Stage Band 12 3 4; Ind. Arts Club 4; Rep. 4 Ambition: Construction DALE LYNN HUMPHREY “If you don’t understand my silence, you won’t understand my words.” Pom Pon 3; Flag Corps 1 2; 50 Mile Swim Club 123; Chorus 1 2 34; Okla- homa 1; Library Club 3 8 Ambition: College-L.S.U. TERRI JEAN KEENE “The main reason for living is the magic of being needed by just one person.” Cheerleading 1 2; Art Club 1 2; Jr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Sr. Play; Madri- gals 4; Swing Choir 2 3 4; Ambition: Journalism, ICC TODD A. JORDING “There is a time of speaking and a time of being still.” Student Council 1; Bloomington Area Vocational Center 4 Ambition: Illinois Central College TIMOTHY GENE KIESEWETTER “A good friend will stand by you no matter what the cost.” Football 12 34; Basketball 12; Home- coming Att. 2; St. Council 2; E Club 3 4; Jr. Play; Chorus 2; Swing Choir 1 2 3 4; Sr. Play; Marching Band 1 2 3 4; Concert Band 1 2 34; Stage Band 123 4 Ambition: Western Illinois University THOMAS LOREN KEARFOTT “Education is too long of a word to remember.” Football 1 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 4; Baseball 1; Golf 1; Jr. Play; Class V.P. 2; Homecoming Att. 1; Annual Staff; E Club 1 2 3 4; Sr. Play Ambition: Pro Golfer COLIN LEE KING “Every inch a King!” Jr. Play; Sr. Play Ambition: To own my own business 8 JANET L. KNEPP Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road.” Track 1; Class Pres. 1; St. Council 2 3; Class Rep. 2; Sec. 3; Annual Staff; APS 1 2; GAA 1 2 3 4; Class Rep. 2; Sports Chrm. 3; 50 Mile Swim Club 12 3 4; Sr. Play; Chorus 1234; Madrigals 2; Swing Choir 2; Oklahoma 1 Ambition: Real Estate KELLY IRENE LLOYD “I always look at both sides: my side, and the wrong side.” Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Math Contest 123; Annual Staff; AFS 4; Newspaper Staff 4; FFA 2; Span. Club 2 3 4; Pres. 4; GAA 3 4; Sr. Play Ambition; Law TERESA A. KROSTAG Marriage resembles a pair of shears, as they are so joined that they cannot be separated; often moving in oppo- site directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.” Track 3 4; Cheerleading 2 3 4; Home- coming Queen 4; AFS 4; GAA 2 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 2 3 4; Chorus 4 Ambition: Undecided LORETTA MAE LOEWEN “Never put a question mark where God puts a period.” Track Mgr. 1; Volleyball 12 34; Class Treas. 3 4; Nat’l Honor Soc. 2 3 4; St. Council 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Math Contest 1234; Annual Staff; Scholas- tic Bowl 3 4; AFS 2 3 4; Newspaper Staff 1 2 3 4; Co-Editor 4; FHA 4; Span. Club 1 2 3 4; V.P. 2; GAA 234; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Oklahoma 1; Marching Band 12 3 4; Concert Band 1 2 3 4; Stage Band 4; Valedictorian Ambition: Registered Nurse DEBRA JO KRUG “The more I study, the more I know. The more I know, the more I forget. The more I forget, the less I know. So why study?” Volleyball 1 2 3 4; Mgr. 4; Class Sec. 1 2; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; St. Council 3 4; TYeas. 4; Math Contest 1 2; Annual Staff; AFS 2 34; Newspaper Staff 3 4; FHA 2; Span. Club 1;GAA 1 2 3 4; Sec. 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 12 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 23 4; Sec. 4; Madri- gals 2 4 MICHAEL EUGENE KRUG DENNIS LEE LUDWIG “Weekends were made for partying.” Basketball 12 3 4; FFA 1 2 3 4; E Club 12 3 4; Jr. Play; Concert Band 3; Stage Band 3; Track 12 3 4; 330 LH; 120 HH; Conference Champ 2 3 4; Annual Staff Ambition: Secretary Ambition: SIU, Recording Engineer “Why is it that most people want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and middle of the road?” Football 1 2; Track 1; Golf 1; E Club 1 234; Chorus 12; Marching Band 123; Concert Band 12 3; Stage Band 123; Chess Club 1 2 Ambition: ICC, Law Enforcement 9 DON ROBERT LUEDTKE “An open mind gives someone the chance to drop a worthwhile thought into it.” Basketball 1; Wrestling Mgr. 2; Class V.P. 3; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; St. Coun- cil 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Pres. 4; Math Contest 12 3 4; Scholastic Bowl 3 4; Span. Club 1 2; Pres. 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; St. Director; Chess Club 1 2; Saluta torian Ambition: University of Illinois (Electrical Engineering) BRIAN KEITH MARTIN “If you think you can't, you won’t. If you hope you will, you might, If you know you can, you will!” Wrestling 1 234;Co-Capt.4;FFA 1 23 4; E Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play Ambition: Farming ______ _ _ B BARBARA JEAN NORTH The entire sum of existence is the magic of being needed by just one person.” Volleyball 1; GAA 1 2; Chorus 12 3 4; Madrigals 4 Ambition: Receptionist and Homemaker STEVEN WAYNE MILLER “Remember, if you can’t carry your liquor when you are young, you will be a water carrier when you are old.” Football 2 3; E Club 2; Ind. Arts 4 Ambition: Construction or Factory Work JOANNE LOUISE PATTERSON “Lord, watch between me and thee while we are absent from one another.” Track 1 4; Volleyball 12 4; Math Con- test 1; AFS 1; Span. Club 1; GAA 12 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 12 4; Sr. Play; Chorus 12 4; Swing Choir 2 Ambition: Registered Nurse (Menno- nite School of Nursing) JO ELLEN MULLVAIN “What you are is God’s gift to you, what you make of yourself is your gift to God.” Volleyball 3 4; Homecoming Att. 4; Annual Staff; Scholastic Bowl 4; AFS 1 2 3 4; V.P. 3; Pres. 4; Newspaper Staff 4; GAA 12 3 4; Pts. Chrm. 2; Sec. 3; V.P. 4; 50 MileSwim Club 1234; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Sec. 4; Swing Choir 3; Oklahoma 1; March- ing Band 1; Concert Band 1 Ambition: Millikin (Nursing) JOYCE KAY PHELPS Never change when love has found its home.” Transfer Student 2 Ambition: Working with handi- capped children. 10 JON M. PINKHAM “Better a bad excuse than none at all.” Football 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 2 3 4; Baseball 1; E Club 2 3 4 Ambition; Carpenter ROBERT S. SCHERTZ “The sky is the limit.” St. Council 1; KKA 1 23 4; Reporter 3; Treas. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chess Club 1 Ambition: SIU Aviation Maintenance RENEE MARIE POORBAUGH “ .. .but of all these things, love is the greatest.” Volleyball 1 2 3 4; Nat’l Honor Society 3 4; St. Council 12 3 4; Math Contest 1 23; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Marching Band 1 2 3 4; Concert Band 1 2 34; Stage Band 2 Ambition: Physical Therapist’s Assistant (Marriage) JEFFERY ALLAN SCHROEDER ‘The present is the key to the future.” Spanish Club 1; Ind. Arts Club 4; Bowling 12 3; Bloomington AVC 4 JOANNE RENAE SCOTT How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.” Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Math Contest 12 3 4; Annual Staff 4; Scholastic Bowl 3 4; AFS 2 3 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Span. Club 1 2 3 4; GAA 2 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Marching Band 1 234; Concert Band 1 2 3 4; Valedictorian Ambition: Eastern Illinois University (Accounting-Computational Mathematics) MARY E. RIENTS “Love is oceans of emotions, sur- rounded by expanses of expenses.” 50 Mile Swim Club 3 4; Jr. Play Ambition: Secretarial Work or Data Processing I Ambition: Computer Programmer JEFFREY LYNN PRICE “Everything comes if a man only waits.” Industrial Arts Club 4 Ambition: Law Enforcement 11 DARRIN LEE SENGPIEL “Good luck is with the man who doesn't include it in his plan.” Industrial Arts Club 4 Ambition: Caterpillar BRAD J. SHAWGO If you want to get the best out of a man, you must look for the best that is in him.” Wrestling 1 2; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Madri- gals 1 2 ; Swing Choir 2 Ambition: Caterpillar CASSANDRA ANN SPREHE “Something of ourselves remains wherever we have been.” Class Sec. 4; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; Sec. 4; Math Contest 12 3; Annual Staff Editor; Jr. Editor 3; AFS 1 2 3 4; Newspaper Staff 3 4; Co-Ed. 4; FHA234;Span. Club 1234; Sec. 2; Junior Play; Sr. Play-St. Direc- tor; Salutatorian Ambition: Eastern Illinois University DIANE DEERWESTERSHEPHERD Don't think brats are never pun- ished; most of them grow up to become parents.” Volleyball 12 3; Class Tres. 1; Home- coming Att. 2; Annual Staff; AFS 2 3; GAA 1 2 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 234; Jr. Play; Chorus 12 3 4; V.P. 2; Madri gals 2 4; Swing Choir 2; Oklahoma 1 Ambition: Lab Technician GREGORY GEORGE STURM “Anything worth doing should be worth getting paid for.” Football 1 2; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 23 4; Baseball 1; Annual Staff Co-Ed.; E Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Hon. All-Conf. Ambition: Parks and Recreation Manager KEVIN JOE SPARROW Laughter is the best medicine.” Football 2; Track 1 2 3; E Club 1 2 3; Chess Club 12 3 Ambition: Undecided GRACE LUCILLE SWOPE “I shall pass through this world but once. If therefore, there be any kind- ness I can show, or any good thing I can do, let me do it now ... for I shall not pass this way again.” Newspaper Staff 3 4; Library Club 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Ambition: Secretary 12 CHARLES E. TAYLOR “A man that doesn’t lie hasn’t got anything to say.” Football 1 2 3 4; E Club 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Ambition: Caterpillar PAUL F. VOGEL “Education is that which allows you to get into more intelligent trouble.” Basketball Stats. 1234; Class Tres. 2; Math Contest 1 2 3 4; Scholastic Bowl 3 4; Spanish Club 1; Jr. Play-St. Direc- tor; Sr. Play Ambition: Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois REBECCA LYNN THIELEMANN “One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.” Annual Staff; Math Contest 1 2 3 4; Scholastic Bowl 4; Track Mgr. 3 4; Nat’l Honor Soc. 2 3 4; Pres. 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; AFS 4; Span. Club 2 3 4; V. Pres. 4; GAA 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Swing Choir Accomp. 2 3 4; Marching Band 12 4; Concert Band 1 2 3 4; Stage Band 2 3 4; Pep Band 1 2 3 4; Pres. 4 Ambition: College-Law PATRICIA ANN VOLZ “My mind is made up, don’t confuse me with the facts!” Annual Staff; AFS 1 2; FHA 1; Cho- rus 1 2 3 4; Oklahoma 1; Sr. Play; 50 Mile Swim Club 1 2 3 4; GAA 1 234; Fresh Rep.; Sports Chrm. 2; Tres. 3; Pres. 4 Ambition: College CYNTHIA MARIE THORUD “The only way to have a friend is to be Domestic Exchange Student from Oregon; AFS 4; Span. Club 4; Chorus 4 Ambition: Work RICHARD E. WALDEN “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Football 1 2 3 4; E Club 3 4 Ambition: Caterpillar MARY BETH UPHOFF “Marriage: the best method for ever getting acquainted.” Pom Pon 1 2; Capt. 2; Flag Corps 1; FFA 2 3 4; GAA 2 3 4; 50 Mile Swim Club 2 3 4; Library Club 1 2; Jr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Madrigals 3 4; Swing Choir 3 4; Oklahoma 1; Marching Band 3; Concert Band 3 Ambition: Housewife NANCY LYNN WARD “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Track 1; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3 4; Mu Alpha Theta 34; V. Pres. 4; Math Con- test 1 2 3 4; Annual Staff; AFS 1 2 4; Newspaper Staff 1 2 4; Span. Club 1 2 3 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Marching Band 1 2 3 4; Concert Band 1 234; Tres. 3 Ambition: Illinois Wesleyan Univer- sity - Accounting 13 MICHAEL A WELBES “The best of life lies in the future.” Wrestling 1; Chorus 1 3 4 Ambition: Fabral GREGORY ALLEN WILKEY “Smile, things could be worse.” Football 1234; Tri-Cap. 4; Basketball 1 3 4; E Club 1 2 3 4; Sr. Play; Chess Club 1 2 Ambition: Carpenter BRENDA SUE WILKEY She is noise and confusion, she is silence that is deep. She is sunshine and laughter or a cloud that will weep.” 50 Mile Swim Club 4; Annual Staff; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 Ambition: State Farm JUDITH IRENE ZIMMERMAN “When you make two people happy, one of them is apt to be you.” Oklahoma 1; Marching Band 1; Con- cert Band 1; Stage Band 1; Class VP 1; Class Pres. 2; Class Sec. 3; Home- coming Att. 4; Nat'l Honor Soc. 2 3 4; Math Contest 1 2 3 4; Annual Staff; Student Council 1 2 3 4; Pres. 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3 4; AFS 1 2 3 4; Madri- gals 2 34; Swing Choir 1 234; Jr. Play St. Director; Sr. Play; Chorus 1 2 3 4; Pres 4; FHA 1 Ambition: Physical Therapist Assist- ant ICC President: Doug Carley V. Pres.: Dennis Hodel Secretary: Cassandra Sprehe Treasurer: Lori Loewen Sponsors: Mr. Marquardt and Mr. Wantland 14 JoKllen Tammy Deb B. Brenda Teresa K- — Karen Diane '.Sandy W mr. Cassandra i Janet � Pat —V-l Vickie The President Board Members Gerry Fever Bill Dehority Ron Mool - President Conrad Porter John Sutton Leonard Haas John Delaney Chuck Williams Mr. Porter: Superintendent Mr. Kays: Principal Mrs. Hocker Secretary to Mr. Kays Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Tipler Secretaries to Mr. Porter 18 Ellen Besse Librarian Patrick Cooper Boys P.E. Football and Basketball Coach Virginia Brown Home Economics James Cozzolino Driver Education Wrestling and Football Coach Pam Etcheson English II 19 Margaret Hankey Business Robert Hageman Guidance Counselor Basketball Coach Ron Kramme Social Studies Vicki Krugman Health Linda Hageman Art 20 Bill Marquardt Building Trades Occ. Experience Marilyn Musick Chorus Marilyn Moody Individualized Instruction Wesley Rayner Biology, Varsity Football Track Coach Dan Marshall Industrial Arts 21 Jean Rodgers Girls P.E. Jeffrey Shive Band Joan Scott Math Patricia Thurlby Spanish English I Carol Stiles English Drama 22 Dave Wantland Agriculture Eric Witruk Chemistry Math William Wolf Business 23 Debra Taylor Volleyball Girls Track Coach Ales, Brenda Allen, Mark Angotti, Priscilla Armstrong, Kevin Armstrong, Michael Armstrong, Thomas Armstrong, Todd Benedict, James Boswell, Bryan Breach, Patricia Carey, Ernest Craddock, Patricia Dehority, Kim Dukes, John Eichelberger, Linda THE LONG Evans, Mary Farrell, Connie Fever, Mitchell Fever, Tommy Green, Barbara Grubb, David Haas, Clyde Haas, Larry Haas, Matthew Haines, Diana Hansen, Deborah Harrold, Frank Hayes, Beverly Heiken, Larry Heller, Martin 26 Hill, Rodney Hostetler, Carol Sue Hudson, Julie Hudson, Kathy Hudson, Neva Hudson, Robin Hunsaker, Gregory Hynes, Paula Keene, Kim Kilpatrick, Kevin NO PHOTO AVAILABLE King, Rebel Krug, Kathryn Lioyd, Edward Lovings, Patricia Luedtke, Dennis WINDING ROAD Moreland, Monita Morgan, Mark Moser, Todd Pfab, Terrance Pfister, Ann Porth, Timmy Ridgeway, Laura Riker, Michele Schertz, Amy Schieber, Roger Scott, Daniel Scott, Julie Shepard, Mary Simpson, Martin Steffen, Jayne 27 Stiles, Kim Stine, Suzanne Street, James Taylor, James Terrell, Richard Terrell, Roger Thielemann, Stephanie Tornow, Brenda Turner, Anthony Valentine, Denise Waller, Debra Wilkey, Teresa Wolf, Roger Wolfe, Kim Zimmerman, Karen Pres: Ann Pfister Sec: Paula Hynes V. Pres: Terry Pfab Tree: Denise Valentine Sponsors: Mrs. Etcheson and Mr. Wolf 28 Anderson, Marsha Andrews, Carl Angotti, Geneva Armstrong, Kim Aylward, Thomas Brown, Jerry Callender, Michael Canull, Gail Carey, Richard Carley, Michelle Charlett, Steven Cleary, Ann Cleary, David Corcoran, Crystal Crump, Scott Dambold, Teresa Dodson, Stephanie Duffy, Mary Eft, Donna Evans, James THAT WE Farrell, Sheri Feeney, Charles Fever, Darla Finck, Connie Firpach, Bonnie Fletcher, Cindia Forrest, Alan Franke, Beth Geiselman, John Grose, Jeffrey Grubb, Barry Grubb, Sheri Gustafson, Michael Haas, Russell Harrold, Joanna 30 Harshbarger, Donald Hasty, Bobbie Jo Hasty, Sharon Heller, Sheri Hocker, Linda Hudson, Becky Kelly, Brian Krug, Teresa Krug, Terri Lay, Dirk Loewen, Lyndon Lovings, Douglas Malcome, Daniel Mason, Daniel Miller, Edward LEAVE BEHIND Miller, Robert Moretto, Fred Overby, Heather Page, Richard Pfister, Jay Pinkham, Andy Porter, Toni Raymer, Brian Rhodes, Daniel Roth, David Schaaf, Robert Schlattman, Paul Sennott, Don Scott Shawgo, Barbara Simpson, Rhonda 31 Skolek, Ronald Smith, Kari Spikes, Cheryl Steffen, Amy Steidinger, Amy Steidinger, Ellen Thario, Earnadean Tornow, Susan Turner, Jeffrey Valentine, David Waller, Robert Ward, Jill Wiechman, Linda Wilkey, Trent Williams, J.R. Witkowski, Paula Zirkle, Barbara CLASS OFFICERS Pres: Barry Grubb V. Pres: Trent Wilkey Sec: Teresa Dambold Tres: Beth Franke Sponsors: Mrs. Besse and Mr. Witruk 32 Ales, Terry Allen, David Andrews, Tammie Armstrong. Tammy Armstrong, Terri Attig, Bruce Baxter, Todd Benedict, John Breach, Brian Breach, Teri Carey, Tom Clements, Scott Crammond, Rebecca Cremer, Myra Edwards, Lynn TO PREPARE Eichelberger, Kevin Evans, Tony Farrell, Daniel Faulk, Gerald Feeney, Becki Firpach, Desiree Fritz, Michael Fuller, Teri Garrels, Bobbi Garrett, Steve Gates, Douglas Gazelle, Candy Giles, Robin Graber, Linda Haas, Lori 34 Haas, Paul Haines, Lisa Harroun, Tracy Harvey, Diana Hayslette, Todd Heiken, Richard Hill, Rhonda Hinthorne, Larry Hinthorne, Linda Hudson, Gary Hynes, Peter King, Stormy Knesal, Dana Lawyer, Susan Lee, Patrick FOR THE FUTURE Loewen, Landis Lovings, Tracy Luttrell, Joan Malcom, Patricia McWilliams, David Meier, Margie Miller, Sonia Mitchell, James Paternoga, Mark Pinkham, Todd Rhea, Harvey Robbins, Janet Rogers, Linda Schertz, John Schifferer, William 35 Schroeder, Lisa Scott, Barbara Seggerman, Ron Seiver, Diane Shaw, Duane Shawgo, Denise Shepard, Mark Shoemaker, Greg Sizemore, Carol Smith, Kay Stanford, Bruce Stine, Stephanie Stoller, Brenda Taylor, Buddy Terven, Michael Trunnell, Duane Underwood, Michelle Valentine, Suzanne Vogel, Sheila Wahls, Michael CLASS OFFICERS Pres: Scott Clements V. Pres: Brenda Stoller Sec: Stephanie Stine Tres: Landis Loewen Sponsors: Mrs. Brown and Mr. Cozzolino 36 Annual Staff UNDERCLASSMEN Karen Eichelberger Cassandra Sprehe FFA AND FHA Karen Eichelberger Lori Loewen BAND Renee Poorbaugh Joanne Scott Nancy Ward MU ALPHA THETA Carol Sue Hostetler Suzie Stine CHEERLEADERS Sandy Baer Teresa Krostag FACULTY Cassandra Sprehe Dennis Hodel STUDENT COUNCIL Judy Zimmerman Renee Poorbaugh Lori Loewen CLASS WILL Cassandra Sprehe NAT’L HONOR SOC. Becky Thielemann GIRLS SPORTS Sandy Baer Patty Volz Debbie Baumann NEWSPAPER STAFF Karen Eichelberger Cassandra Sprehe END OF YEAR Cassandra Sprehe Karen Eichelberger JR. AND SR. PLAY Brad Hayslette Debbie Krug Tim Kiesewetter Lori Loewen CHORUS Janet Knepp Diane Shepherd PHOTOGRAPHY Brad Hayslette Lori Loewen Becky Thielemann SR. PAGES Debbie Krug Karen Eichelberger Cassandra Sprehe BUSINESS MGR. Kelly Lloyd AFS Jo Ellen Mullvain GAA Patty Volz BOYS SPORTS Ronnie Ales Brad Hayslette Jim Barker Dennis Ludwig Greg Sturm Doug Carley SPANISH CLUB Kelly Lloyd PROM Julie Hocker Janet Knepp Tim Kiesewetter HOMECOMING Patty Volz Sandy Baer Becky Thielemann SCHOLASTIC BOWL Joanne Scott Cassandra Sprehe ANNUAL STAFF Cassandra Sprehe Brenda Wilkey 38 Editor: Cassandra Sprehe, Co-Editors: Joanne Scott and Greg Sturm, Jr. Editors: Carol Sue Hostetler and Suzie Stine, Not Shown - Advisor: Mr. Kramme 39 FOOTBALL — 1978 Row 1 - B. Hayslette, J. Pinkham, G. Wilkey, R. Ales, T. Kiesewetter, D. Hodel, C. Taylor, R. Walden, O. Hudson, T. Kearfott; Row 2 - M. Fever, M. Heller, M. Morgan, E. Lloyd, M. Simpson, T. Pfab, J. Street, J. Taylor, R. Terrell, M. Haas; Row 3 - T. Campagna, B. Grubb, R. Schieber, K. Kilpatrick, T. Moser, A. Pinkham, C. Feeney, R. Skolek, L. Loewen; Row 4 - R, Page, B. Schaaf, B. Kelly, J. Grose, D. Cleary, D. Rhodes, B. Raymer, J. Pfister; Row 5 - Coach Cozzolino, Coach Rayner, Coach Cooper Coach’s Comments The 1978 football season was the first win- ning season in four years. Many of the Comets had outstanding seasons. Our seniors will be sorely missed next year, but we know an eager crop of juniors and sophomores will ably carry the tradition of El Paso forward. The Eureka win and the homecoming victory over Flana- gan were indeed highlights of the year. Our heartbreaking loss to Chenoa, while playing our best game of the year will also be remem- bered as one of the highlights of the 1978 sea- son. Overall it was an interesting year with plenty of action, hard work, smiles, and tears. A salute to our athletes, coaches, parents, and friends for supporting the Comets! Coach Rayner 40 o f f e n s e ’78 TRI-CAPTAINS Greg Wilkey Ronnie Ales Dennis Hodel 41 Cap., Most Valuable, Best Off. Back, All Conf. Running Back, All Conf. Hon. Ment. Line- backer, All State Running Back (Special), Most Pts. Scored Brad Hayslette - End Dennis Hodel - Center, Tri- Cap., All Conf. Def. End, All Conf. Hon. Ment. Center, Most Valuable Lineman, 2nd Lead- ing Tackier. Oren Hudson - Tackle Tom Kearfott - End, All Conf. Tim Kiesewetter - Tackle Hon. Ment. End, All Conf. Hon. Ment. Def. End, Most Sacks Jon Pinkham - Flanker, All Chuck Taylor - Guard, Best Conf. Hon. Ment. Safety Blocker Rick Walden - Tackle Greg Wilkey - Quarterback, Tri-Cap. 42 SOPHOMORES Row 1; R. Skolek, J. Grose, A. Pinkham, C. Feeney, B. Ray- mer, R. Page; Row 2; B. Kelly, B. Schaaf, B. Grubb, D. Rhodes, D. Cleary, Coach Cooper Row 1; M. Fritz, J. Schertz, P. Haas, K. Eichelberger, R. Wolf, M. Terven, T. Evans, Coach Cozzolino; Row 2; B. Taylor, D. McWilliams, P. Hynes, D. Farrell, L. Loewen, S. Rhea, T. Pinkham; Row 3; D. Gates, B. Schifferer, G. Hud- son, T. Ales, M. Wahls, J. Faulk, S. Garrett, R. Seggerman % r i � TfT rip. 1 n Varsity — 1978 El Paso 32 Eureka 00 El Paso 06 LeRoy 18 El Paso 34 Woodland 21 El Paso 06 Minonk-Dana-Rutland 28 El Paso 58 Deer Creek-Mackinaw 12 El Paso 06 Flanagan 00 El Paso 13 Gridley 07 El Paso 22 Chenoa 28 El Paso 22 Lexington 41 Junior Varsity — 1978 El Paso 06 Eureka 20 El Paso 12 Lexington 40 El Paso 06 Woodland 14 El Paso 08 Minonk-Dana-Rutland 06 El Paso 06 Deer Creek-Mackinaw 19 El Paso 34 Flanagan 12 El Paso 20 Gridley 13 El Paso 08 Chenoa 22 Woodland Jamboree El Paso 06 Deer Creek-Mackinaw 00 El Paso 06 Chenoa 07 43 VARSITY Sandy Baer - ’79 Teresa Krostag - ’79 Paula Hynes - ’80 Stephanie Dodson - ’81 Michelle Carley - ’81 45 Queen King Seniors Jo Ellen Doug Judy Chicho Juniors Mitch Neva Freshmen Sophomores Michelle Brian Brenda Dave 47 Manchkins! ■1 The Three Stooges V ITP4DE M y N r r r-V] Dolly? :.r:ju RU Nose Your Follow Fizz Fizz Copying? “Comet Comments” Staff Row 1 Left to Right: Mrs. Hankey, Advisor; S. Tornow, P. Angotti. K. Stiles, J. Scott, B. Hayes, C. Fletcher, L. Swope; Row 2: A. Pfister, K. Eichelberger, S. Dodson, P. Witkowski, P. Hynes, D. Eft, B. Franke, B. Shawgo, Co-Editor L. Laewen; Row 3: J. Mullvain, C. Finck, T. Krug, N. Ward, K. Krug, F. Harrold, R. Simpson, K. Zimmerman; Row 4: C. Farrell, K. Lloyd, D. Krug, L. Wiechman, Co-Editor C. Sprehe, S. Thielemann, J. Scott, M. Riker, T. Campagna Spanish Club 50 National Honor Society Sitting Left to Right: D. Krug, T. Dambold, L. Hocker, S. Tornow, S. Grubb, A. Pfister; Row 2: B. Kelly, M. Heller, D. Carley, D. Luedtke, C. Feeney, T. Pfab; Row 3: Mrs. Etcheson-Advisor, J. Zimmerman, C. Sprehe, R. Poorbaugh, C. Hostetler, N. Ward, J. Scott, D. Valentine, K. Lloyd, S. Stine, J. Scott, K. Zimmerman, K. Dehority, B. Thielemann-Pres., L. Loewen-Sec. Industrial Arts Row 1: C. Carr, J. Eskridge-Pres., N, Hudson-Sec., Mr. Marshall-Advisor; Row 2: J. Benedict; Row 3: E. Miller, L. Loewen, J. Geiselman, R. Haas; Row 4: S. Charlett, C. Fernandez, D. Lay, G. Shoe- maker, R. Heiken; Row 5: B. Waller, T. Wilkey, B. Miller, D. Shaw, L. Hinthorne, D. Mason; Row 6: P. Angotti, R. Carey, B. Schaaf, G. Hudson; Row 7: S. Miller, J. Sparrow, D. Sengpiel, T. Kiesewetter. 51 Sitting Left to Right: F. Harrold, J. Schertz, T. Baxter, M Anderson, A. Pfister, L. Loewen, L. Haines, T. Harroun, D. Firpach, S. Valentine, B. Scott; Row 2: R. Seggerman, L. Loewen, D. Trunnell, P. Angotti, C. Fernandez, T. Pfab, D. Luedtke, J. R. Williams, B. Zirkle, T. Armstrong, D. Waller, S. Stine; Row 3: Mr. Witruk-Advisor, R. Page, N. Ward, C. Farrell, J. Zimmerman, J. Scott, P. Vogel, D. Valentine, T. Krug, J. Brown, D. Valentine, S. Sennott, K. Lloyd, B. Thielemann, S. Stine, G. Angotti, J. Ward, C. Hostetler, J. Scott Mu Alpha Theta Sitting Left to Right: C. Sprehe-Sec., D. Luedtke-Pres., S. Baer-Treas., N. Ward-V. Pres.; Row 2: L. Loewen, K. Krug, A. Pfister, R. Wolf, J. Scott, C. Hostetler, K. Eichelberger; Row 3: Mr. Witruk-Sponsor, S. Stine, D. Waller, J. Scott, C. Farrell, B. Zirkle; Row 4: J. Zimmerman, D. Valentine, M. Simpson, T. Armstrong, T. Pfab, C. Fernandez, B. Thielemann, K. Lloyd Math Contest 52 FHA FFA Row 1 Left to Right: L. Graber, Sec.-Tres. B. Hayes, K. Eichelberger, P. Angotti, P. Agnew, Mrs. Brown, Advisor; Row 2: S. Vogel, Pres. J. Scott, R. Simpson, T. Krug, B. Crammond, L. Haas, L. Loewen; Row3: V. Pres. D. Waller, L. Eichelberger, T. Hinthorne, L. Wiechman, C. Sprehe, T. Weakley, S. Hasty, C. Farrell. Row 1 Left to Right: Mr. Wantland, Advisor; Pari. B. Martin, Pres. D. Carley, J. Pfister, Sec. D. Scott, M. Gustafson. Reporter D. Hodel, V. Pres. E. Lloyd, Tres. S. Schertz, B. Waller, Sentinel M. Uphoff; Row 2: D. Mason, T. Moser, D. Roth, R. Ales, D. Valentine, E. Miller, T. Ales, T. Wilkey. Comets Kneeling Left to Right: G. Wilkey, J. Pinkham, D. Carley, M. Heller, M. Fever, F. Harrold-Mgr.; Standing: Coach Hageman, T. Kearfott, G. Hunaaker, G. Sturm, D. Ludwig, B. Hayslette, T. Turner, T. Armstrong Varsity Schedule El Paso 86 Lowpoint-Washburn 63 El Paso 39 Danville 60 El Paso 59 Schlarman 65 El Paso 71 Lawrenceville 77 El Paso 63 Roanoke- Benson 60 El Paso 65 Woodland 61 El Paso 74 Dee-Mack 64 El Paso 65 Clinton 63 El Paso 47 Metamora 56 El Paso 93 Gridley 74 El Paso 47 Gridley 66 El Paso 77 Lexington 81 El Paso 75 Roanoke- Benson 86 El Paso 55 Chenoa 50 Coach’s Comments The 1978-79 varsity basketball squad com- piled their second winning year in a row. This year’s squad had a record of 14 wins and 12 losses. Highlights of the year were a third place finish in the conference and a third place finish in the county tournament. Greg Sturm and Tom Kearfott became the two leading scorers in school history along with being four year letter- men. Tom was also selected most valuable by his teammates. Greg and Doug Carley were selected to the second all-conference team. Other senior letterwinners were Jon Pinkham, Brad Hayslette, Greg Wilkey, and Dennis Ludwig. Returning junior letterwinners are starting point guard Marty Heller, part-time starting center Tony Turner, plus Greg Hunsaker, Mitch Fever, and Tom Armstrong. These five along with some excellent sophomores should con- tinue to make the Comets competitive in the tough Midstate Conference. Coach Hageman El Paso 67 M D R 71 El Paso 79 Eureka 43 El Paso 63 Flanagan 50 El Paso 63 Woodland 76 El Paso 60 Dee-Mack 49 El Paso 103 Gridley 110 El Paso 99 I exington 84 El Paso 85 Chenoa 79 El Paso 67 M D-R 62 El Paso 63 Flanagan 66 El Paso 74 Eureka 64 El Paso 63 Gridley 73 54 Doug Carley Dennis Ludwig Marty Heller Lettermen Greg Sturm Jon Pinkham Tom Kearfott Greg Wilkey Brad Hayslette Tony Turner Mitch Fever Greg Hunsaker Tom Armstrong 55 Junior Varsity Left to Right: S. Rhea, L. Loewen, R. Skolek, B. Kelly, S. Crump, D. Valentine, Coach Cooper, M. Paternoga, S. Sennott, L. Laewen, T. Hayslette. D. McWilliams, D. Farrell, Mgrs. J. Pfister, K. Eichelberger. Freshmen Kneeling Left to Right: S. Rhea, D. Farrell, D. McWilliams, L. Loewen, P. Haas; Standing: Coach Cooper, T. Hayslette, M. Paternoga, T. Pinkham 56 Teresa ’79 Michelle ’81 Friends we are and friends we’ll always be. Together we will cheer so faithfully. Cheerleaders we’ll always be; until we meet again. 59 Student Council Seated: J. Zimmerman, C. Feeney, K. Zimmerman, D. Krug; First row: T. Harroun, B. Stoller, L. Loewen, R. Poorbaugh, A. Pfister, J. R. Williams, M. Carley, S. Grubb; Second row: S. Stine, S. Clements, K. Krug, A. Schertz, K. Dehority, IX Luedtke, Advisor - Mrs. Stiles, D. Cleary, B. Kelly; Third row: G. Hunsaker, D. Carley Officers The 1978-79 school year was hectic for Student Front - Karen Z.-Sec., Judy Z.-Pres., Debbie K.-Tres., Chuck F.-Vice P.; Back - Renee P.-Midstate Student Council Pres., Kim D.-Prairie 8 District Sec. Council members. The summer “let’s get organ- ized meeting outlined many possible activities which all too soon became memories. Homecom- ing was a “superstitious” affair complete with for- tune tellers and a “bewitching” dance. The holidays soon followed with plans for the Christ- mas movie and caroling at McDaniels. Dances at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and before spring break were financed by the candy sales and the pop machine. Conventions at Morris, Klanagan, and Chicago promoted new ideas and better com- munication with other schools. Remember. . . Renee’s great job as Midstate President? . . . Father Bob’s magic... Kim as PrairieS Secretary. .. getting lost everytime there was an out of town meeting? ... Deb’s “sometimes” treasurer’s report ... Karen’s rapid reading of the minutes .. .Judy’s delightful agendas and steady leadership? . . . J.R.’s motion to adjourn . .. the freshmen “volun- teering” to work at dances ... all in all it was a great year! 60 aNOTHEr i speech!J I UP Front Court With A Little Luck� 1 May I have this next dance? , um Who would send hO flowers? Champagne JpJ sn’t the meeting over yet? Caught yal for «? Thanks T 0h these trying times Scholastic Bowl Row 1: D. Luedtke, J. Mullvain, A. Pfister, L. Loewen. Row 2: T. Armstrong, D. Valentine, P. Vogel, J. Scott, Mrs. Stiles, Advisor. 62 1st Place Intramural Speedball Team Top to Bottom: P. Breach, S. Stine, K. Stiles, P. Hynes, K. Dehority; Row 2: B. Wilkey, K. Krug, K. Hudson, K. Zimmer- man, J. Hudson-Capt. Intramural Bowling Second Place Team: K. Dehority, D. Luedtke, J. Mullvain, P. Volz. First Place Team: J. Benedict, T. Fever, D. Luedtke, R. Wolf Individual Bowling Awards High Game: Kim Dehority High Average: Jim Benedict Marty Simpson Amy Schertz Most Improved: Denise Valentine Last GAA State Award Winners Seated: J. Mullvain, K. Dehority, K. Krug, A. Schertz; Standing: D. Krug, P. Volz, J. Hocker, S. Stine, D. Valentine, Coach Rodgers 63 Volleyball 1978-79 Coach’s Comments Kneeling Left to Right: L. Schroeder, R. Poorbaugh, L. Loewen, K. Krug, S. Baer, K. Keene, L. Hocker, M. Carlev; Standing: C . Krug Mgr., A. Schertz, K. Dehority, S. Stine, A. Cleary, J. Patterson, K. Zimmerman, J. Mullvain J. Harrold, Coach Taylor This volleyball season was an enjoyable time for everyone. The girls on the team were not only hardworking, but dedicated to the sport. They worked together well, always helping and encour- aging each other. These girls were really a “team.” The varsity record was 5-8 and junior varsity was 4-4 for the season. Coach Taylor MOST ENTHUSIASTIC: Karen Zimmerman MOST IMPROVED: Kim Keene MOST VALUABLE: Sandy Baer Senior Power Girl’s Track Sitting Left to Right: B. Hayes, T. Krostag, M. Carley, T. Andrews, L. Haines, K. Smith; Row 2: G. Angotti, A. Schertz, K. Keene, P. Angotti, D. Harvey, T. Breach, P. Malcom; Row 3: B. Thielemann-Mgr., J. Steffen, L. Hocker, B. Zirkle, J. Patterson, B. Scott, A. Cleary, T. Armstrong, S. Hasty, Coach Taylor E Club Kneeling Left to Right: B. Kelly, A. Pinkham, J. Street, C. Feeney, G. Wilkey, M. Heller, B. Martin, R. Walden, M. Armstrong, T. Moser, K. Kilpatrick, C. Taylor; Row 2: Coach Rayner, B. Grubb, D. Ludwig, G. Sturm, B. Hayslette, T. Kiesewetter, D. Hodel, M. Fever, J. Pinkham, R. Ales, J. Barker, M. Haas, J. Taylor, K. Armstrong, G. Hunsaker, O. Hudson, Coach Cooper 66 AFS Seated: A. Pfister-V. Pres., J. Mullvain-Pres., M. Heller, Chicho Femandez-AFS Student, C. Hostetler-Sec., J. Steffen- Tres.; Row 2: S. Tornow, K. Stiles, T. Arnfstrong, B. Hayes, K. Eichelbergcr,L. Loewen, J. Scott, P. Angotti, L. Schroeder, D. Haines; Row 3: Mrs. Scott-Advisor, B. Shawgo, S. Grubb, P. Witkowski, L. Hocker, T. Dambold, P. Hynes, S. Dodson, B. Franke, M. Anderson; Row 4: K. Krug, D. Harvey, N. Ward, K. Dehority, A. Schertz, M. Riker, K. Zimmerman, A. Steffen, B. Crammond, C. Finck; Row 5: D. Thario, C. Farrell, B. Thielemann, D. Krug, C. Sprehe, B. Scott, S. Thielemann, J. Zimmerman, J. Scott, S. Stine, T. Armstrong There are not words to express what I feel in these moments. Perhaps I won’t see you again for the rest of my life. In any case, I can- not deny that I’ve been con- stantly surrounded by new experiences and friends and I have learned facts that will influence my future steps on the route of life. At this point, I would like to thank everyone who made this year possible for me. I will remember you forever! Chicho 67 GAA 1978-79 Board President...............Pat Volz V. Pres .........Jo Ellen Mullvain Secretary.....................Deb Krug Treasurer.....................Kim Dehority Points Chairman .Denise Valentine Sue Tornow Sports Chairman .... Linda Hocker Michelle Carley Class Representatives: Senior......................Deb Baumann Junior...............Kate Krug Sophomore......Teresa Dambold Freshman ......Denise Shawgo First Row: S. King, D. Shawgo. R. Hill, B. Feeney, D. Harvey, T. Armstrong, S. Underwood, L. Haas, S. Vogel, L. Rogers, L. Graber, D. Firpach, B. Scott, T. Fuller, S. Valentine. Row 2: P. Malcom, A. Cleary,T. Dambold, S. Grubb, B. Franke, S. Dodson, S. Tornow, D. Fever, B. Shawgo, L. Hocker, M. Carley, P. Witkowski, C. Fletcher, C. Spikes, D. Eft, M. Duffy, G. Angotti, B. Zirkle, L. Haines. Row 3: B. Stoller, N. Hudson, B. Hayes, J. Scott, M. Riker, P. Angotti, A. Pfister, D. Valentine, C. Hostetler, K. Dehority, B. Ales, S. Thielemann, S. Stine. Row 4: K. Smith. C. Finck, L. I.oewen, K. Eichelberger, B. Thielemann, J. Scott, D. Krug, K. Lloyd, J. Patterson, J. Hudson, A. Schertz, K. Stiles, J. Steffen, C. Farrell, S. Stine, J. Knepp, M. Uphoff, D. Shepherd, J. Mullvain, S. Baer, T. Krostag, D. Baumann, J. Hocker, P. Volz, T. Harroun, Coach Rodgers 50 Mile Swim Club Row 1; Bottom to Top: L. Haas, B. Zirkle, D. Waller, J. Mullvain, D. Harvey, P. Witkowski.S. Stine, P. Hynes, D. Krug, K. Lloyd, B. Thielemann, M. Uphoff; Row 2: Left to Right: T. Armstrong, S. Underwood, L.Graber, S. Vogel, S. Baer, D. Shepherd; Row 3: J. Hocker, P. Volz, J. Knepp; Row 4: B. Ales, J. Patterson, A. Pfister El Paso Marching Band Renee Poorbaugh, Drum Majorette Band Officers Left to Right: T. Kiesewetter-V. Pres.; B. Thielemann-Pres.; R. Poorbaugh-Tres.; L. Ix ewen-Sec. The 1978-79 El Paso High School band began its performing season by marching in the annual Corn Festi- val parade. During the football sea- son, the band performed at the four home games as well as the Homecom- ing parade. The pep band provided the entertainment during the home basketball games. The concert season began with the Christmas concert. In March, the band played a program for Centen- nial Grade School. In April, we took part in the I.H.S.A. band contest and took a two-day tour to Chicago. The season climaxed with the spring con- cert in May. The jazz band was also active; playing on tour, for the Kiwa- nis Club, and several other local programs. I feel that the band improved a great deal over the course of the year. We played a wide variety of musical styles and had the opportunity of playing for several different audiences. Mr. Jeffrey Shive 70 Concert Band FLUTES Joanne Scott Geneva Angotti Stephanie Thielemann Jill Ward Neva Hudson CLARINETS Nancy Ward Barb Zirkle Suzie Stine CORNETS Todd Baxter Terry Pfab Lyn Loewen Barb Scott Oren Hudson FRENCH HORNS Renee Poorbaugh Becky Thielemann SAXOPHONES John Schertz Marty Simpson Jayne Steffen Mike Terven TROMBONES Doreen Engel Bruce Attig Kevin Eichelberger Scott Clements PERCUSSION Tim Kiesewetter Paul Schlattman Lori Loewen DIRECTOR Mr. Jeffrey Shive 71 Jazz Band Row 1 Left to right: M. Terven, J. Schertz, M. Simpson, J. Steffen; Row 2: S. Clements, B. Attig, D. Engel; Row 3: Mr. Shive, Director, B. Thielemann, T. Kiesewetter, T. Baxter, T. Pfab, L. Loewen, R. Poorbaugh, L. loewen, P. Schlattman. GIRLS PE: BOYS PE: NATIONAL CHORUS: MUSIC HONOR STUDENT: ARION (BAND): ARION (CHORUS): JOHN PHILIP SOUSA: MARINES BAND AWARD: TODD SKOLEK MEMORIAL ENGLISH: MATH: SCIENCE: SOCIAL STUDIES: FOREIGN LANGUAGE: BUSINESS: HOME EC: ART: INDUSTRIAL ARTS: AGRICULTURE: Awards Night Renee Poorbaugh Marty Heller Mary Uphoff Jim Barker Judy Zimmerman Renee Poorbaugh Judy Zimmerman Tim Kiesewetter Doreen Engel Jon Pinkham Becky Thielemann Judy Zimmerman Don Luedtke Suzie Stine Barb Zirkle Cassandra Sprehe Teresa Krostag Terri Krug Marty Heller David Roth PERFECT ATTENDANCE Teresa Krostag Todd Armstrong Kathy Hudson 3 Roger Schieber 2 Dan Scott Suzie Stine Jim Taylor Karen Zimmerman 3 Dave Cleary Darla Fever Russ Haas Lyn Loewen John Schertz Lisa Schroeder SPECIAL AWARDS VALEDICTORIANS: SALUTATORI ANS: DAR: Lori Loewen Joanne Scott Don Luedtke Cassandra Sprehe Judy Zimmerman Judy Zimmerman 72 Chorus 73 Row 1 Left to Right: B. Shawgo, R. Skolek, J. Grose, S. Dodson, S. Baer, A. Pinkham, T. Pinkham, D. Waller; Row 2: M. Uphoff, J. Dukes, M. Heller, B. Ales, B. Grubb, J. Benedict, T. Keene, P. Hynes. 74 1978-79 Wrestling Team Row 1: C. Andrews. P, Hynes, B. Martin, M. Haas, J. Barker, M. Armstrong, E. Miller; Row 2: C. Feeney, J. Street, T. Moser, M. Wahls, R. Page, G. Hudson; Row 3: Coach Cozzolino, B. Grubb, T. Wilkey, D. Gates 76 Jim Street - 138 lbs. Todd Moser - 145 lbs. Mike Armstrong - 126 lbs. 4th at District Coach’s Comments The 1978-79 Wrestling Comets finished the dual meet season with a 13-10 record and advanced senior Brian Martin and junior Matt Haas to the State Tournament in Champaign. Brian was third in state at 105 lbs. I was extremely pleased with the way our young wrestlers performed near the end of the season. We wrestled with only two seniors during the year, and the rest of the team had one year of experience or less. If our wrestlers stay together and are willing to work hard, we will be one of the better teams next season. Coach Cozzolino 77 Wrestling Cheerleaders Kari 79 El Paso Wins Fourth Consecutive Mid State Championship Seated Left to Right: M. Terven-Mgr., C. Feeney, P. Hynes, K. Eichelberger, J. Schertz, F. Moretto, D. Trunnell; Row 2: A. Pinkham, L. Loewen, M. Haas, M. Heller, J. Pinkham, R. Ales, J. Barker,T. Pinkham, M. Armstrong, B. Schifferer; Row 3: R. Schieber-Mgr., K. Armstrong, G. Hunsaker, T. Kearfott, G. Sturm, D. Ludwig, B. Grubb, T. Ales, D. Carley, D. Lay, Coach Rayner The Comets enjoyed another banner year in track as they swept to their fourth Mid State Con- ference title. Many individuals had outstanding performances. The two mile relay, consisting of Jim Barker, Chuck Feeney, Landis Loewen, and Greg Hunsaker, set a new record. Jon Pinkham also set a new record in the 220 yard dash, running the curve in 22.95 at the state meet. Injuries took their toll among Comet standouts this year. Dennis Ludwig, the school record- holder, broke his leg before the District and couldn’t compete in State Competition. Ronnie Ales was also injured in the conference meet and never regained his running form, thereby elimi- nating the Comet relay and sprint squad. During their four years in high school, the Seniors were on track teams that established six individual school records and three relay records. Senior track members are Ronnie Ales, Jim Barker, Dennis Ludwig, Jon Pinkham, Greg Sturm, and Tom Kearfott. Tri-Captains Jon, Dennis, Ronnie 81 THE SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS “The Life of the Party” Director: Carol Stiles Student Directors: Cassandra Sprehe Don Luedtke Prompter: Lori Loewen Cast Jean Hughes...........................................Judy Zimmerman Mildred Hughes.......................................Becky Thielemann Amy Hughes...............................Renee Poorbaugh Mrs. Harriet Hughes..........................Debbie Krug Mrs. Victoria Coates.................................Kelly Lloyd Sally Frazier.......................................Brenda Wilkey Dottie Kixmiller.....................................Patty Volz Maryrosalie Vogulhut.................................Julie Hocker Hope Shuttleworth..................................JoEllen Mullvain Ruth Coates .........................................Sandy Baer Teddy Hughes ..........................................Tim Kiesewetter Tommy King............................................Doug Carley Mike Tisdale..........................................Brad Hayslette Mr. Jesse Hughes .........................Dennis Hodel Charles Collier.......................................Greg Sturm Walter Lipscomb...............................Tom Kearfott Snazzy Mitchell.......................................Greg Wilkey 83 “You Can’t Take It With You” Presented by the Junior Class Director: Mr. Mike McGroarty Student Director: Stephanie Thielemann Cast Penelope Sycamore.... Essie ............... Rheba ............... Paul Sycamore........ Mr. DePinna.......... Eft ................. Dir lid ............. NU tin Vanderhof..... Alice................ Henderson............ Tony Kirby......... Boris Kolenkhov...... Gay Wellington ...... Mr. Kirby............ Mrs. Kirby........... Three Men............ Olga . Karen Zimmerman ......Paula Hynes .....Diana Haines ... Denny Luedtke ......Jim Benedict .......Todd Moser .....Mark Morgan ......Dave Grubb ...... Brenda Ales .....Larry Heiken ......Marty Heller .......John Dukes ... Priscilla Angotti ... .Tom Armstrong Carol Sue Hostetler ........Matt Haas Mitch Fever Todd Armstrong .. Denise Valentine 84 BACCALAUREATE - Sunday, May 20, 1979 Speaker - Reverend Joseph Martin Music selection by the Senior Choir - Proces- sional and Recessional by Amy Schertz. SENIOR CLASS TRIP - Wednesday, May 23, 1979 At 6:30 a.m. the Seniors met between the schools with their pillows, blankets, and hats. The long, bumpy ride to Six Flags, Missouri ended about 1:00 p.m. After five hours of “fun-in-the-sun”, the two busloads packed up again for the return trip. After many stops, the group arrived home about,ll:15 p.m. GRADUATION DAY - Friday, May 25, 1979 Graduation day dawned bright, windy, and cool. The Seniors met at Schlipfs Lake for a delicious breakfast prepared and served by sev- eral Senior mothers. Later in the morning, eve- ryone went their separate ways to get ready for the big night ahead. At 7:15 p.m. the entire Senior Class met once again for the final commencement exercises. Valedictorians Lori Loewen - Class Farewell Joanne Scott - “Reach Out and Touch” Salutatorians Don Luedtke - “Memories” Cassandra Sprehe - Class Welcome Judy Zimmerman - “There is a Time” Music by the Senior Choir - Processional and Recessional by the Commencement Band. 86 Class Will I, PEGGY AGNEW, leave knowing that B.K. andT.P. will not be able to run and tell everything they hear. Right boys? I, RONNIE ALES, leave Lovy my crown as “King of the Hus- tle”, knowing I was the better dancer! I, DEE DEE ALLEN, leave Tony Turner to carry lunch houron in the traditional way. I, SANDY BAER, leave Michelle Carley a roll of aluminum foil for any uncovered peep holes, and to Patty Lovings, my ability to get out of History early. I, JIM BARKER, leave very quickly. I, DEB BAUMANN, leave knowing that the school day is over at 1:30 with no Occ-Ed. I, PANDORA BREACH, leave knowing that 4th hour in the typing II room will never be the same without Karen, Brenda, Cassandra, and me. I, SHAWN BUSHERT, leave the past behind me for the future ahead. I, DOUG CARLEY, leave my dribbling ability to Marty Heller, my “wild and craziness” to Eddie Lloyd, and my sister to anybody who wants her. I, CHARLIE CARR, leave knowing I will never be zoomed on again! I, CYNDI DUST, leave EPHS in a hurry. I, KAREN EICHELBERGER, leave knowing I can tell Kathy and Julie Hudson apart, and to Linda W. andTeresa K., I leave my giggles.” I, DOREEN ENGLE, leave Sheri F. my ability to play first trombone in band. I, JOE ESKRIDGE, leave my ability of roaming the halls during class to Stormy, and a lifetime subscription of Dear Abby to Neva. I, WENDY FARRELL, leave Sheri my ability to be quiet in the library. I, CHICHO FERNANDEZ, leave my brains to Marty Heller and my beauty to Ann Pfister, knowing she will always appre- ciate it. I, MARY GEIGER, leave EPHS as quickly and as quietly as possible. I, JEAN HAAS, leave Mrs. Moody my laugh and sweetness. I, BRAD HAYSLETTE, leave knowing that I won more money playing cards than Kearfott did working. I, LORRI HENRY, leave my ability to pick on freshmen to Shelly U. and Linda R. so when they are seniors, they can have fun too. I, TAMMY HINTHORNE, leave EPHS knowing that Mr. Wan- tland will have to get another secretary. I, JULIE HOCKER, leave EPHS knowing that I will never get an excused absence for skipping. I, DENNIS HODEL, leave my “wild and craziness” to Bill Schifferer, knowing he will put it to good use; and I’d like to dedicate 3rd hour college prep, to ZOO TIME! I, OREN HUDSON, leave on the seat of my Kawasaki. I, DALE HUMPHREY, leave knowing Mr. Kays will beableto stop worrying where I’m at during school hours. I, TOM KEARFOTT, leave knowing that school time is the best time for golf. I, TERRI KEENE, leave knowing I’ll never be called “cat woman” again. I, TIM KIESEWETTER, leave knowing that the walls of the band room will never rattle from my drums. I, COLIN KING, leave Mrs. Besse the task of finding someone to run her errands. I, JAN ET KNEPP, leave Kim Dehority, my ugly friend, one ton of ugly pills, knowing she will hope to turn into a fairy princess. I, TERESA KROSTAG, leave knowing that I will never have to get Kim Keene out of study hall again. I, DEB KRUG, leave Mrs. Stiles, hoping she will make it to all the Prairie 8 meetings without getting lost, and I leave her with Bob! I, MIKE KRUG, leave knowing that even though Mrs. Stiles' husband is the headman at Eisners, she will still be coming to the IGA. I, KELLY LLOYD, leave Stephanie Thielemann all my hearti- ness, she’ll need it after the Sr. Play (never eat pizza and tacos Carol’s place.) I, LORI LOEWEN, leave Rhonda Simpson my ability to always have somewhere to go during homeroom. I, DENNIS LUDWIG, leave EPHS knowing that Mr. Kays never found out about the balcony of the auditorium during play practice. I, DON LUEDTKE, leave EPHS wondering what the teachers will do without the Senior Class of 1979! I, BRIAN MARTIN, leave EPHS knowing that I’ll never have to lose weight again. I, JO ELLEN MULLVAIN, leave knowing I’m out of Kim Keene’s range when it comes to driving. I, BARB NORTH, leave Janet Robbins and Teri Breach to Marty Heller, hoping they will not call me when they have problems. I, JOANNE PATTERSON, leave a $10 reward for any infor- mation leading to the whereabouts of Flab for the next three years and a ride home to Beth Franke whenever she needs one. I, JON PINKHAM, leave my ability to get ejected from the Gridley game to Mitch Fever, knowing he’ll give it his best shot”! I, RENEE POORBAUGH, leave my black bra to Kim K. to be worn only at Volleyball practice, and under white shirts, with hopes she can “fill” the requirements. I, JEFF PRICE, leave with my SS. I, MARY RIENTS, leave happy with my husband and my life to look forward to. I, SCOTT SCHERTZ, leave EPHS gladly turning Carol's cir- cuit breaker off on the way out! I JOANNE SCOTT, leave knowing Coach won’t call me Denise again. I, DARRIN SENGPIEL, leave EPHS driving a Ford, knowing it’s the best! I, BRAD SHAWGO, leave EPHS willingly. I, DIANE SHEPHERD, leave knowing the high school ain’t seen nothing yet — Ralph is on his way! I, JOE SPARROW, leave knowing I had good friends in my high school years. I, CASSANDRA SPREHE, leave Dave McWilliams my fam- ous” coffeecake recipe, hoping he has as much fun baking it as he had talking about it! I, GREG STURM, leave knowing that Hoagie and Tink won’t let six years of high school go down the drain. I, LUCY SWOPE, leave EPHS hoping D. Shaw has happy times in his three remaining years of high school. I, CHUCK TAYLOR, leave Barry Grubb the deed to my hollow tree, secret recipe, and my contract with the Elf s union. I, BECKY THIELEMANN, leave Linda H. my ability to make quick decisions in hopes that she will have solved all her prob- lems by the time she reads this. I leave Eddie Lloyd my gy msuit because for some strange reason he wants it! I, CINDY THORUD, leave my ability of not having fire- crackers blow up in my hand to Teresa K. I, MARY UPHOFF, leave EPHS to fly off with my Martin. I, PATTY VOLZ, leave knowing that Karen Z. is my friend. I, RICK WALDEN, leave EPHS with an extra game jersey (white). I, NANCY WARD, leave knowing that the teachers will never again mistake me for Gladys, Carolyn, or Jill. I, MIKE WELBES, leave my nickname to Bill Marquardt. I, BRENDA WILKEY, leave Patty B. my ability to make the greatest punch in the world. I, GREG WILKEY, leave Todd P. a can of Old Spice for his future years at EPHS. I, JUDY ZIMMERMAN, leave the pop machine keys to Chuck F. and Dave C. I also leave wondering whose and how many College Prep, assignments Mrs. Stiles will dissect next year — Is this parallel, Carol?!? We, the Senior girls in 2nd hour P.E., leave knowing Coach will never be the same. We, Giggles I and II, leave Giggles III and IV, hoping they will carry on our tradition! We, Billie and Bennie McGuire leave knowing beauty is only skin deep — and boy are we deep! We, Patty and Janet, leave knowing Feme won’t hear “Ham n’ Cheese no Mayonaise” anymore! We, the Senior girls in 4th hour P.E., leave knowing “that was the first bell.” We, D.B. and D.S., leave knowing that Linda H. will never be “bipped” again! AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS U.S. YEARBOOKS