Fairbury Cropsey High School - Crier Yearbook (Fairbury, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1971 volume:

To everything there is a season And a time for every purpose . . . Fairbury-Cropsey High School Fairbury, Illinois Published by Newsfoto Yearbooks San Angelo, Texas A high school student goes through high school to find a purpose. While he searches he is confronted with a maze of human experiences. He develops lasting relationships with other people, he formulates his own individual ideals which may serve as the framework for his life, and he becomes involved in a labyrinth of activities which yield him many meaningful lessons. Essentially, a student finds that there is a right time for every purpose. To Everything There Is A Season And A Time For Every Purpose . . . Contents Fall- 5 Spring-65 Dedication 6 Juniors 66 A.F.S. Student 7 Prom 71 A.F.S. Student 8 Top Teen Talent Show . . 75 Administration 9 Spring Play 76 Freshmen 17 Sweetheart Ball 78 Football 22 Track 80 Homecoming 26 Golf 82 All-School 31 Baseball 84 Student Life 33 Student Life 86 Winter-35 Summcr-89 Sophomores 36 Seniors 90 Cheerleaders 41 Graduation 102 Basketball 42 Awards 104 Organizations 46 Senior Stats 106 Patrons 108 Index 110 Editor’s page 112 4 In Dedication In order for a teacher to be appreciated, he must have the respect and confidence of of his pupils. To gain this respect and confidence the teacher must not only have a broad knowledge of his subject matter and well-prepared lesson plans, but he must also show an interest in his student’s lives. The atmosphere of his class and the discipline he maintains are two more important factors in the effect a teacher has on his students. Mrs. Pauline Grandon more than meets all of these requirements for an expert teacher, and therefore, the 1971 Crier Staff wishes to dedicate this yearbook to her. Preparation for a Holiday bulletin board is in progress. From Life In Australia To Life In The United States The American Field Service Program is an organization functioning to promote understanding and human brotherhood among participating countries of the world. One means in which it furthers this goal is by sponsoring foreign students and American students in an exchange whereby these young people are placed in a home in a foreign country and exposed to different life styles and cultures. From Gairdner River, Western Australia came FCHS’s eighth AFS student. Grant Woodhams. Grant’s home town high school was Albany where he was the school captain. While in the United States at FCHS, Grant was very active in student activities such as Crier, Math Club, Student Council and Football. He has also had the opportunity to travel quite extensively with his American family, the James H. Roberts’s of Fairbury, Illinois. Grant was able to visit Dallas, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. in addition to several trips to Chicago. Grant was employed at the Fairbury Blade in his free time where he was no doubt inspired to write his famous column, “And Flamin’ Kagaroos, Mate!” When the Crier Staff asked Grant to reflect on his stay in Fairbury he had this to say, “Well, 1 know this sounds like a lot of sweet talk, but I really liked Fairbury and its people. I’ve always felt that friendship is the greatest gift anyone can receive and everyone in this town has made me very welcome throughout my year. So all I really have to say is thanks everybody for making everything beautiful.” The James Roberts Family: In Front: Grant, In Back: Mrs. Roberts, Tom, Dave, and Mr. Roberts. Grant meets President Nixon and the First Lady at the White House. Grant receives his diploma from the President of the Board, Mr. Munz. From Life In The United States To Life In Austria Americans Abroad is another branch of the American Field Service. It is a program for American students to live with a family in a foreign country for one summer or entire year. It is an experience that can be compared to nothing for the family and especially for the student. He learns a totally different type of life style. For a short time, he is no longer an American but becomes a member of another family and nation. For two months last summer, Diane Kennedy lived with the family of Leopold Ascn in the small farming community ol Kostendorf in Austria. With the help of her five brothers and sisters, Diane became a member of the family. She helped with the manual labor in the fields. A lake about three miles from her home gave the whole family a chance to relax. In addition, there were always small trips to give Diane a chance to see all the parts of Austria. Diane has stated that her summer in Austria has been the most rewarding experience in her life, and she hopes to visit Austria again sometime. A typical Austrian farming community begins another day. 8 The Francis Kennedy family: Seated: Mrs. Shirley Meenen, Marcia, Diane. Standing: John F. Kennedy, Mrs. Francis Kennedy, and James H. Kennedy. Conscientious Administration Mr. Charles Lane—Principal Mr. Lester Miller-Superintendent The pages of this book will bring to your mind the many memories that you are making each day of this school year. The challenges of tomorrow will be met by the experiences of today. You face some very demanding tasks of the future and in order to prepare you, your faculty has exposed you to demanding activities this year. My congratulations to each and every student for his part in making our school an institution of pride and outstanding reputation. I join with you in thanking the faculty for their great contribution to our successfulness. I am sure that you realize how very important it is to be able to say with pride, “I am a graduate of Fairbury-Cropscy High School.” To the Class of 71 I say, “It was great knowing you, good luck in your future activities, and don’t let us down.” To the other classes, best wishes for continued success, and we’ll see you here next year. Our society has become so successful at providing us such a good life that the school in 1970 finds itself facing serious questions of its purpose. Community leaders and school personnel Find themselves humbled by the responsibility of what should be taught to help you become a vital person and a successful citizen. We try to give you a working knowledge of basic subjects; a beginning vocational skill to make you a good worker, and training to make you a successful citizen capable of working for good in your community. My best wishes to each of you. Hartzell Munz Wendell Cooperider Gary Elliott Bill Kelleher Decisions Are Made By School Board Bud Paternoster 10 Secretarial Staff Mrs. Rapp Mrs. Burroughs Mrs. Wells Records Straight Many Facets Of The FCHS Faculty Mrs. Kuntz English 1 Mr. Eicholz English II, Speech Mr. Lancaster English III Faculty Mrs. Grandon English IV Mrs. Mosier Chorus Mrs. Lancaster Mr. Hammitt French 1, II Band Mr. Irwin General Math Earth Science Mr. Melvin Algebra II, Advanced Math, Geometry Mrs. Herzog Algebra I Faculty What is the F.C.H.S. Faculty? It is a body of teachers who are talented, understanding, patient, and very dedicated. Mr. Kilgus Biology, Chemistry Mr. Weigand General Science, Physics Mr. Evelsizer American Problems, Humanities Mr. Winn Western And Non-Western Society, Coach Mr. Curl U. S. History 14 Mrs. Fagot Home Economics Mrs. Ash Unit Librarian Mr. Fyke I.C.E. Faculty Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not; it is the first lesson that ought to be learned; and however, early a man’s training begins, it is probably the last lesson that he learns well. -Thomas Henry Huxley Mr. Weigand reads a scientific magazine. Mr. Sprout Mr. Mitchell Mr. White Power Mechanics, Guidance Counselor Industrial Arts A.O., Plant and Animal Science Mrs. Sharkey Typing i Record Keeping Mrs. Pool Shorthand 1, Typing II, Office Practice Mr. Feely Boy’s P.E., Driver’s Education, Coach Mr. Beyer Business Machines, Bookkeeping, General Business Consumer Economics Mrs. Freadhoff Girl’s P.E. Mr. Jeffries Driver Education Boy’s P.E. Coach Mrs. Fischer Communication Skills Mrs. Jeffries Speech Correction 16 Freshmen Introduced To Life At FCHS Dawn Sue Abbey Abel Duane Tony Jo Ann Aberle Aberle Allen Kathy Neal Cindy Babbs Bazzell Beckhoff Larry Cliff Cassity Cole Joy Butler Judy Cox Denise Janet Crabtree Curl J. Ricketts and D. Vedder—the Bobsey Twins? Denise Bonnie Brenda Bess Brown Brown Richard Chris Greg Cole Coleman Cook Bill Paul John Curtiss Dawson Dohman Randy Michael Doran Dubets Cindy Eymann Randy Karen James Friedman Fyke Gerber Caroline Cheryl Susan Grosshans Haas Haerr Lori Jo Beth Richard Fazio Fischer Foltz ■t - John Dennis Colleen Gerber Gray Grosenbach Darlene Mark Gary Hall Hall Hammond Freshmen Accept The Challenges The freshman class faced many new challenges and exciting experiences as they were introduced into high school life. The first year at FCHS was made a successful and happy one by their responsible leaders: June Ricketts, president; Neal Bazzell, vice-president; Dawn Abbey, secretary; and Becky Rathbun, treasurer. The class was represented in Student Council by Dawn Abbey, Dale Maley, June Ricketts, and Debbie Vedder. The freshmen discovered that Homecoming was not only fun and exciting, but, also created a new challenge. The industrious students accepted this responsibility and were well recognized with several outstanding achievements. The freshman class float, entitled, “In Conquest of a Victory,” received third place. In the new Student Council activities, the wood haul and the chain links contest, the Class of ’74 placed second and third, respectively. Dawn Abbey was the Homecoming attendant with Neal Bazzell as her escort. The class is looking forward to three more rewarding and exciting years. Dana Dennis Erika Heinrich Helmers Heppner Jim Marsha Joe Hetherington Hornsby Howard 18 Jim Keith Loretta Huber Huber Huette Debbie Marsha Jeanette Janssen Jenkins Johnson PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Darla Brian Steve Knott Koehl Kuster Of High School Dale Mike James Maley Mallon McKeon Kathy Metz Deborah Daniel David Hulse Ifft Ifft Paul Jeff Teresa Kelson Kilgus Kilgus Judy Gail Malinda Lawless Lehmann Lorch Freshmen class officers were as follows: June Ricketts—President, Neal Bazzell—Vice-President, Dawn Abbey—Secretary, and Becky Rathbun—Treasurer. Sandra Meador Ben Meister 19 Joyce Paul Debra Miller Moser Moulton Bob Jeff Joe Nussbaum Olmstead Oprondek Freshmen Undertake A John Rathbun Rebecca Michael Reis Patrick Reis June Ricketts Sandra Roberts Rathbun Pam Roth Joan Runyon Margo Runyon Donna Russell Candy Ruther Cynthia Sachse 20 Doris Lester Cathy Scherr Singer Steidinger PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Richard Sullcns Jeff Trudy Stiver Strcib New Way Of Life K. Zimmerman listens intently to a friend’s comments. Gregory Joann Todd Debra David Debbie Taylor Teubel Timmons Traub Tredennick Vedder Carol Kathy Kathy Ken Debra Terry Walter Ward Weber Wenger Whately Williams Bob Karla Edward Michael Kathy Keith Wilson Woodward Zehr Ziller Zimmerman Zimmerman 21 Row 1: Coach Jefferies, Coach Winn, G. Ziegenhorn, R. Bazzell. H. Wiser, M. Corkill, K. Kohlman, G. Timmons, J. Ward, Coach Feely. Row 2: M. Mundell, R. Gouge, W. Devenport, L. Stiedinger, C. Taylor, D. Mowery, B. Tollens-dorf, F. Gerber, D. Vaughan, J. Grace. Row 3: J. Reis, W. Nylander, J. Moser, T. Rigsby, R. Bull, J. Ziegenhorn, G. Ricketts, T. Roth, J. Abbey. Row 4: D. Rigsby, S. Grant, G. Woodhams, D. Bunting, D. Dawson, S. Ricketts, R. Ricketts, E. Davis, W. Cox, S. Bazzell Undefeated Gridiron Tarters Capture The SVC Title. Everyone knows that if you don’t win the first game VARSITY RECORD SCORE you don’t win them all. The first game proved to be US THEM the hardest or at least the closest of the season. It LeRoy sparked the first unbeaten and untied season in 20 16-13 years. The team was only the third to do this in the Mahomet-Seymour history of F.D. football. Chants of “We’re No. 1” and 12- 0 “We are best Around” were to be heard at every game. Mansfield There were so many Tartar fans that Fairbury’s side of 52- 8 the field was always jam-packed. Why even the bleach- Deercreek-Mackinaw ers collapsed at Heyworth because of the number of 37-14 people. Heyworth This was our first year in the Sangamon Valley Con- 41- 0 ference and were given a dark horse ticket which later Farmer City materialized into a first place trophy. We were extreme- (Homecoming) 12- 0 ly strong defensively and exceptional in the scoring Deland-Weldon department. We were rated 9th in the state for schools 22 0 under 500 and two players Jeff Grace and Warren Cox Fischer received a special mention and honorable mention res- 42-20 pectively in the state. The season was a real tribute to Octavia Coaches Feely and Winn who put in a tremendous 28- 0 amount of time and effort in coaching some of the best players this school has seen in a long time. 22 Row 1: Coach Beyer, R. Doran, J. Olmstead. M. Reis, J. Oprondek, T. Timmons. B. Curtiss, J. Gerber, J. Kilgus, Coach Jefferies. Row 2: B. Koehl, D. Tredennick, B. Nussbaum, G. Taylor, C. G. Taylor, C. Cole, D. Aberle, D. Aaron, G. Hammond, J. Dohman. M. Mallon. Row 3: T. Aberle, P. Moser, B. Lawrence, T. Whitfill, J. Stiver, D. Thomas, J. Huber, D. Maley, M. Hall, D. Helmers, D. Helmers, K. Wenger. Row 4: J. Hcatherington, J. Newlin, B. Tomlison, D. Thomas, N. Bazzell, P. Popejoy, R. Friedman, G. Tieman, M. Dubets Underclassmen Develop Gridiron Potential And Skills. The sophomore and Jr. Varsity teams showed good potential for having another winning season again next year. Combined, the teams had a season percentage of .500. Congrauladons and good luck next year! Sophomore and J.V. Score F-C Them LeRoy 12- 8 Mahomet-Seymour 6-12 Gibson City 0-24 El Paso 0- 0 Gibson City 0-36 Farmer City 6-24 Octavia 14- 8 Forrest 22- 0 Fischer 6- 0 Although the freshmen didn’t have as good a season as the other teams they began and ended it on a winning note. If they work on the middle part of the schedule next year there’s nothing more that can be asked of them. Freshmen Score F-C Them Octavia 16- 6 Mahomet-Seymour 12-14 Chenoa 6-22 El Paso 0-36 Farmer City 10- 0 23 Winning The Gridiron Title Involves 24 Not to be outdone, the defensive line demonstrates how it held the opposition to an average of six points a game. Effort From Many Sources. Coach Feely seems to be look wistfully over the past season’s events with fond memories. 25 Homecoming 1970 started off toward being a smashing success with the student body’s enthusiasm over the Tartars’ perfect football record and its eager anticipation of another victory. Competitive activities were sponsored by the Student Council to involve the whole school in the spirit of Homecoming. These activities included a chain-link contest, and a beast contest, which were both won by the Sophomore class. The Class of ’72 won the bonfire wood-collecting contest. The bonfire began with the traditional march to the site of the fire. Lynette Abbey was proclaimed queen of the Homecoming activities. Rainy skies cleared just in time for the parade; first place in float competition went to the Math Club for its “World Wide Victory” entry. The Tartars shut out the Farmer City Farmers, 12-0, bringing the activities to a climax, in an exciting, tension-filled game. The bonfire’s Master of Cermonies, D. Haab. runs the show Homecoming 1970 . . . W. Nakamaru encourages spirit. The biggest bonfire ever . .. D. Abbey. K. Friedman, J. Huette.-the attendants. . . . A Smashing Success Queen Lynette AFS student, Woodhams, views parade. ■I CUE rODTQO nni.iP M imru ru Math Club takes first place in float competition. R. Hammond, the winning beast. D. Vaughan picks up vital yardage for Tartars. Homecoming Game Proves Tartars No. 1 Tartars employ a hard-nosed defense. J. Tipton, K. Friedman, W. Devenport, D. Kennedy, S. Bazzell, D. Perkins, W. Cox, J. Munz, S. Schroeder.S. Ricketts, P.Maurer, D. Vaughan, J. Huette, G. Ricketts. D. Abbey, N. Bazzell, S. Weber, Queen Lynette, and T. Elliott. It’s A Small World The Queen’s dance F-C Fall Play Features The Bad Seed , a thriller adapted by Maxwell Anderson from William March's novel, was presented on November 20 and 21. The plot centered around little Rhoda Penmark. played by Mary Hoffman and Dawn Ebach. who is sweet and charming on the surtace, but underneath she is the essence of evil as she literally destroys others through jealousy. Rhoda's mother, played by Velda Hish. has an uneasy feeling about her and when one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, she is alarmed. For the boy who drowned was the one who had won the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt she deserved. The discovery of Rhoda's evil conscience by her mother and Leroy the janitor, played by Rick Dawson, brings about a series of exciting and spinetingling consequences resulting in a surpridc climax to the play. Student production members were as follows: student director, Becky Convis; set construction, David Haab and Kurt Fischer: stage props. Pam Jenkins: lighting, Cathy Curtiss, Jane Gouge, and Bob Miller: make-up, Betty Hostetter; and tickets, Teri Elliott. Mr. Fuller designed and directed the play. Monica Breedlove, (P. Foltz), warily listens to conversation. Christine Penmark, (V. Hish), questions her daughter, Rhoda Penmark, (M. Hoffman), about her actions during the school picnic. 31 Leroy, (R. Dawson), harasses Rhoda Penmark. (D. Ebach). Cast Rhoda Penmark ‘Mary Hoffman Dawn Ebach Col. Kenneth Penmark . Roger McBroom Christine Penmark . Vclda Hish Monica Breedlove . Patty Foltz Emery Wages . J im Thompson Leroy . Rick Dawson Miss Fern . Cathy Curtiss Reginald Tasker . Kurt Fischer Mrs. Daigle . Debi Crabtree Mr. Daigle . Carl Mowery Messenger . Bob Miller Richard Brave ‘Friday Night Performance Only . Steve Brandt Maxwell Anderson’s Suspenseful Bad Seed’ 32 Mr. Raiglc. (C. Mowery). Christine Penmark, (V. Hish), and Miss Fern, (C. Curtiss), listen intently as Mrs. Raigle, (D. Crabtree) expresses her grief at the loss of her young son. Every Facet Of Student Life Serves A Purpose. 33 a' Winter: 6 Winter, ruler of the inverted year! —Cowper— Sophomores Attain Stable Footing At FCHS Connie Chalcraft Rebecca Mike Linda Convis Corkhill Denham Randy Bill Larry Bazzell Beckhoff Brackman Linda Diane Bonnie Brackman Casson Chalcraft The sophomore class officers were as follows: Jeff Gouge-President, Jim Ifft—Vice-President, Barb Mos-cicki—Secretary, and Elaine Schaffer—Treasurer. 36 Rhonda Dohman Dawn Ebach Becky Eide Teresa Delores Susan Elliott Fehr Fehr Robert Pamela Greg Ficklin Frederick French The sophomore class began the 1970-71 year determined to make their second year even more successful and memorable than their first. Their first step taken to reach their goal was to select a qualified group of officers to guide them. The class of '73 was successfully led by Jeff Gouge, president; Jim Ifft, vice-president; Barb Moscicki, secretary; and Elaine Schaffer, treasurer. Representing the sophomore class in Student Council were Teri Elliott, Karen Friedman, Barb Moscicki, and Elaine Schaffer. Carl Mowery served as Student Council Treasurer. The sophomore class proved their ability to work hard throughout the Homecoming activities. They entered a float with the theme, “Confucius Says He Who Fights The Tartars Pays the Price” in the Homecoming Parade. In both the chain and the ugly beast contests held during rhe Homecoming festivies, the Class of ’73 won first prize. Karen Friedman was the sophomore attendant, with Jimi Tipton as her escort. The class sponsored a hay-rack ride as a moneymaking project. Karen Roger Barbara Friedman Friedman Frisby Richard Lindy Mary Lee Hammond Hetherington Hoffman Jim Ifft Dennis Huette Linda Her 37 The Sophomore class entry in the Homecoming Parade. Steve Paul Maurer Meador Pamela Jenkins Robert Vicki Brucctta Lawrence Lawrence Lee Sophomores Understand The Paul Judy Barbara Milner Morris Moscicki K. Friedman makes careful observations in Chemistry class. 38 Carl Mike Mowery Mowry Jtff Dana Linda Ncwlin Nussbaum Perkins Paul Popcjoy Patricia Purden Brenda Redmond Terry Karla Elaine Roth Sass Schaffer D. Aaron carefully reads experiment. Becky Kay Schaffer Sims Need For Daily Preparations Sheri Stroh Teresa Studebaker 39 Debby Lynette David Michael David Paul Gary Jimi Swearingen Taylor Thomas Thomas Tieman Tipton Theresa Bob Mary Phyllis Harley Elizabeth Tipton Tomlison Traub Vaughn Wagenseller Ward Sophomores Accept New Responsibilities R. Dohman appears to have a severe case of the “blahs.” Karen David Tom Wells Wharton Whitfill C. Mowery, J. Gouge, and R. Ficklin direct their attention to the football game. 40 Varsity Squad: W. Nakamaru, L. Abbey, V. Hish, D. Kennedy, and J. Smith. Cheerleaders Inspire Student Spirit This year the cheerleaders had a new sponsor, Mrs. Frcadhoff. During the course of the year, both squads demonstrated sincere enthusiasm and dedication to the athletic teams. The varsity squad was able to build up massive student support for the varsity football team and then were able to carry this enthusiasm over into the winter and spring sports. These five girls were so outstanding in their efforts that they were awarded a special cheer-leading award at the awards assembly. The junior varsity athletic teams did not fare as well as the varsity squads but nevertheless, the junior varsity cheerleaders maintained relentless support and dedication toward the junior varsity and freshmen athletic teams. 41 Row 1: G. Meyers, D. Vaughan, S. Grant, P. Popejoy, D. Bunting, S. Ricketts, K. Harmes, K. Kloter, D. Rigsby, W. Cox, C. Taylor, D. Wenger. Front: J. Gerber, Coach Winn F-C Cagers Post An Impressive 16-8 Record The Fairbury-Cropsey Tartars impressed everyone this year with their basketball record. It was said that if they won five of the games scheduled they would have had a fine season. So with a record of sixteen and eight the cagers did the impossible with some superb basketball. Some of the highlights were taking First place in the Gardner Holiday Tournament, capturing a third place trophy at the Octavia Holiday Tournament and beating Forrest twice in the same year. A lot must be said for the ability of Coach Winn to get all he could out of his players and for the performance each player gave when he was on the court. Congratulations team on a fine basketball season! 42 Those are my boys out there. That’s what Coach Winn seems to be thinking. Varsity Record Us Them Piper City 72 63 Gardner 71 65 Clifton Central 68 69 Forrest 94 50 Gibson City 69 84 Bellflower 91 78 Octavia 67 73 Paxton 82 73 Mt. Pulaski 71 66 Octavia 50 69 Chenoa 88 73 Heyworth 65 59 Mansfield 97 70 Mclvin-Sibley 82 52 Deland—Weldon 79 62 Fisher 69 87 Eureka 80 55 Leroy 86 74 Saybrook- Arrowsmith 76 14 Farmer City 63 65 C. Taylor dares an opponent to attempt a steal during a stall. A penny for your thoughts, coach. Us Them Argenta 64 75 Forrest 85 67 Mahomet- Seymour 80 61 D. Vaughan steals the ball to set up another W. Cox gets a chance to pick up a three-point play, two points. Front Row: T. Aberle, Mgr., D. Aaron, T. Roth, J. Gouge, P. Meador. Row 2: K. Nussbaum, D. Conrod, D. Thomas, L. McClellan, Coach Irwin. Junior Varsity Cagers Gain Valuable Experience Junior Varsity Record Us Them Clifton Central 36 56 Forrest 49 50 Gibson City 44 56 Bellflower 50 56 Octavia 43 63 Forrest 52 31 Chenoa 37 45 Heyworth 42 44 Octavia 34 54 Mansfield 61 44 Melvin-Sibley 44 41 Deland-Weldon 47 34 Fisher 53 37 Eureka 52 59 Leroy 51 41 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 61 57 Farmer City 61 64 Forrest 54 62 Argenta 42 55 G. Myers, play-maker guard passes off to a teammate. 44 Front Row: R. Doran, G. Cook, J. Kilgus, M. Mallon, G. Timmons, B. Koehl, G. Taylor, J. Dohman, C. Cole. Row 2: D. Helmers, M. Hall, J. Huber, K. Wenger, N. Bazzell, P. Kelson, D. Maley, D. Aberle,Coach Beyer. Freshmen Cagers Struggle Through 5-7 Season Coach Irwin instructs players on how to carry out game strategy. Freshmen Record Us Them Odell 48 46 Saunemin 41 39 Forrest 32 56 Octavia 44 60 Dwight 41 56 Gibson City 65 34 U-High 34 61 Odell 27 52 Dwight 47 63 Octavia 35 48 Forrest 53 42 Saunemin 63 40 45 Front Row: S. Stroh, S. Ifft, D. Slayton, C. Hodges, M. Lorch, B. Wurmle, P. Frisby. Row 2: K. Fyke, D. Russell, J. Runyon, C. Eymann. P. Koehl, J. Holforty, R. Foltz, M. Meyer. K. Harms. Row 3: B. Fischer, J. Johnston, D. Hulse, J. Huette, R. Dawson, K. Fischer, R. Berry. D. Conrod, L. McClellan. K. Koehl, D. Traub. Row 4: L. Fazio, D. Scherr, D. Crabtree, B. Moscicki. T. Elliott, D. Bunting, J. Smith, C. Haas, P. Meador, T. Aberle. Tartar Band Proves To Be This year the FCHS band and marching units proved that were outstanding in both marching and concert competition. The band participated in the 1st I.S.U. Band Day and captured 1st place in the Class B Division. The Tartar band also marched in the I.S.U. homecoming parade in addition to competing in numerous marching parades during the summer. The band participated in the American Legion Parade in Chicago, the Morris Corn Festival, and the Thresherman’s Reunion in Pontiac just to mention a few of its activities. After the marching season was over with, the FCHS band continued its excellence in the music field by receiving a superior rating in the concert band contest. Around FCHS the band made its presence known by playing for basketball and football games in addition to presenting a Pops Concert and a Spring Concert. Officers of the band this past year were Kurt Fischer, President, John Holforty, Vice-President, Sandy Schroeder, Treasurer, and Paula Koehl, Secretary. Front Row: V. Curtiss, P. Foltz, C. Curtiss, M. Hoffman. V. Meyer, P. Schmidt. Row 2: D. Maley. J. Ricketts. W. Nakamaru, L. Huette, S. Heart, E. Heppner, P. Jenkins, L. Dillow. Row 3: M. Mundell, M. Jenkins, T. Roth, J. Gerber. J. Stiver, K. Weber, M. Runyon, D. Casson, B. Frisby, G. Rathbun, M. Lorch. Row 4: D. Thomas, R. Zimmerman, R. Bull, R. Huette, G. Thompson, M. Mowry, P. Dawson, B. Curtiss, E. Zehr. Row 5: Mr. Hammitt, J. Gouge, R. Ficklin, R. Metz, S. Schroeder, C. Cole, L. Erdman, F. Gerber, C. Fugate. The Best Around Mr. Hammitt directs his outstanding concert band. The FCHS Marching Tartars await their call to attention during a football pre-game show. 47 Front Row: P. Foltz, D. Abbey, T. Kilgus, B. Rathbun, L. Taylor, R. Grosenbach, Mrs. Mosier. Row 2: J. Grace, J. Smith, V. Hish, D. Kennedy, D. Slayton, V. Curtiss, J. Gerber. Row 3: S. Abel, C. Ruthcr, K. Steidcnger, B. Remond, D. Whately, L. Schove, B. Eide, B. Kinkade. Row 4: P. Frisby, L. Dillow, K. Hoffman, P. Koehl, S. Ifft, D. Nussbaum, M. Meyer, Row 5: D. Haab, R. Dawson, S. Bazzell, J. Thompson, R. Freed, K. Bressner, C. Mowery, R. Foltz. FCHS Chorus And Bluenotes Provide For Musical Variety Front Row: D. Bunting. T. Elliott, K. Harms, M. Meyer, B. Moscicki. Row 2: R. Dawson, J. Huette, K. Fischer, D. Traub, D. Conrod. Row 3: J. Fugate, M. Mowry, G. Thompson, R. Huette, R. Bull, P. Foltz. 48 S. Stroh, Drum Major C. Mowery, J. Morris Drum Major And Flag Corps—Precision Marching. Front Row: P. Vaughan. K. Friedman. L. Iler. Row 2: K. Sass. S. Schroeder D Nussbaum, D. Slayton. R. Dohman. Front Row: M. Hoffman, J. Lawless, C. Eymann, K. Friedman, K. Zimmerman. Row 2: P. Vaughn, G. Lehmano, P. Maurer, D. Slayton, J. Huette, V. Curtiss, B. Fischer. Row 3: Mrs. Hammitt—sponsor, D. Nussbaum, P. Frisby, S. Schroeder—captain, P. Schmidt, K. Sass, V. Meyer, R. Dohman, L. ller. FCHS’ Tartarettes Newest Organization Tartarettes provide original routine at half time entertainment. The Tartarettes is an organization sponsored by Mrs. Hammitt. They exhibited their talents during the home football and basketball games, by doing various original pom-pom routines. Other appearances included performing with the Marching Tartars. The girls were selected from high school and eighth grade on a try-out basis. Sandy Schroeder was captain of the girls this year and was certainly an asset to the entire group. 50 Voice Student Council or The Student Body Front Row: Mr. Mitchell Sponsor, J. Munz—President, D. Haab-Vice President, L. Abbey—Secretary,C. Mowry Treasurer. Row 2: J. Smith, D. Kennedy, T. Elliot, E. Schaffer, K. Friedman. W. Nakamaru, J. Ricketts, C. Curtiss, C. Eymann. Row 3: J. Abbey, K. Fischer, R. Wiser, B. Mosciske. L. Erdman, S. Schroeder, D. Maley, D. Abbey. Row 4: S. Bazzcll, K. Bressner, J. Thompson, K. Harms, R. Freed, S. Ricketts, G. Woodhams, L. McClellan, G. Myers. The Student Council is a group of FCHS students elected at random to represent the student body. Responsible for voicing student sentiment on a variety of school affairs, the Student Council is one of the most influential and active organizations at FCHS. During the school year the Student Council was engaged in numerous projects such as selling holly and wreaths at Christmas, helping to sponsor all school assemblies, helping to finance a new trophy case, sponsoring Student Council week and a student exchange program between FCHS and surrounding schools, sponsoring homecoming, and numerous other activities. The Student Council has shown eager willingness to embark on any goal which will benefit the student body of FCHS. Math Club- Activity Beyond The Realm Of Mathematics Front Row: Mr. Melvin—Sponsor, B. Goold—President, R. Freed—Vice President, D. Perkins—Secretary, V. Curtiss— Treasurer, V. Meyer—Reporter, K. Bressner—Student Council Representative, Row 2: D. Slayton, S. Stroh, W. Naka-maru, J. Huber, C. Curtiss, P. Joltz, M. Lorch, B. Conviss, D. Kennedy, Row 3: J. Huette, B. Wurmle, L. Iler, D. Tinges, R. Gouge, K. Smith, G. Thompson, A. Steffen, D. ifft, J. Smith, Row 4: J. Munz, H. Wiser, R. Dawson, D. Huber, B. Kinkade, P. Jenkins, L. Dillow, P. Koehl, S. ifft, P. Frisby, K. Fugate, Row 5: R. McBroom, K. Fischer, T. Casson, R. Huette, B. Ficklin, C. Cole, B. Mosciski, K. Sass, D. Cook, L. Erdman, C. Mowry, Row 6: R. Bull, B. Tolensdorf, S. Cook, D. Bunting, D. Conrod, K. Harms, J. Thompson, E. Davis, G. Woodhams, L. McClellan, K. Koehl, B. Bittner. The Fairbury-Cropsey Mathematics Club is an organization for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a background in mathematics. The main goal of the club is to promote interest and achievement in mathematics and related fields. Each year the Math Club sponsors the Top Teen Talent Show, which proved to be a success for the twelfth consecutive year. The Math Club also takes a trip to Chicago every year. They are a busy group, involved in such activities as helping to pay for a new trophy case, helping to pay for all-school assemblies, and promoting the annual March of Dimes Drive. 52 m■ Jets- Opportunity For Scientific Experimentation Front Row: J. Thompson, Mr. Weigand, M. Mowery, Row 2: E. Zehr, K. Huber, Row 3: G. Thompson, M. Page,M. Runyon The Junior Engineering Technological Society, sponsored by Mr. Weigand, was established two years ago to provide its members with a chance to experiment in the various fields of science. Mike Mowery and Larry Steidinger served as co-chairmen and Jim Thompson served as Student Council Representative. This year the JETS Club visited the Engineering Open House at the U of I where they observed experiments and projects set up by college students. Front Row: Mr. Winn, D. Wenger, J. Munz, S. Ricketts, Mr. Feely. Row 2: D. Haab, F. Gerber, D. Mowery, J. Tipton, B. Kacb, G. Myers, J. Grace. Row 3: W. Cox, S. Grant, S. Bazzcll, C. Taylor. W. Dcvenport, D. Vaughan. R. Gouge. Row 4: K. Nussbaum, K. Rioter, E. Davis, R. Freed. K. Harms. P. Popcjoy, R. Bull. Lettermen’s Club—Excellence In Athletics Lcttermcn’s Club is an organization made up of boys who have earned a letter for basketball, football, golf, track, or baseball. Also the boys must pass an initiation given by the club members. This year Dennis Wenger served as President, Jim Munz as Vice-President, and Steve Ricketts as Secretary-Treasurer. The club welcomed Coach Feely as their co-spon-sor along with Coach Winn. The Lcttermen sponsored a donkey basketball game and purchased a new line marker with the profits. The club members travelled to Champaign to see the IHSA basketball championship and to St. Louis to see a Cardinal baseball game. Lettermen prepare to ride in the Homecoming parade. 54 Front Row: J. Huette, P. Schmidt, S. Zimmerman, J. Bahlcr, Mrs. Freadhoff. Row 1: M. Jenkins, D. McBroom, M. Hoffman, M. Lorch, D. Traub, M. Hornsby, C. Eymann. Row 3: K. Steidengcr, K. Hornsby, P. Hall, J. Ricketts, J. Curl, J. Lawless, K. Fyke. Row 4: L. Dillow, P. Frisby, B. Frisby, D. Crabtree, D. Tollensdorf, C. Ruther. J. Butler, L. Huette. Row 5: J. Cox, S. Haerr, P. Moore, B. Paternoster, C. Cole, M. Bushman, C. Hodges, E. Heppner. G.A.A.—Athletic Competition For Girls The G.A.A., or Girl’s Athletic Organization, is an organization of girls who enjoy participating in athletics. The year the organization was sponsored by Mrs. Freadhoff. The officers were Patti Schmidt, President, Sandy Zimmerman, Vice-President, Joan Huette, Secretary, and Julie Bahler, Treasurer. The G.A.A. was very active this past year. Their weekly activities consisted of bowling, tumbling, basketball, and softball. In addition, they had a car wash, a hike and cookout, a Christmas party, and attended the Gamma Phi Circus. C. Hodges exhibits apprehension as she awaits bowling results. 55 Front Row: B. Hoffman, J. Huette, K. Hoffman, W. Nakamaru, R. Grosenbach, B. Kinkade, P. Maurer, R. Metz, Mrs. Fagot. Row 2: S. Franklin, S. Meador, T. Streib, D. Scherr, C. Grosenbach, D. Janssen, L. Taylor, B. Rathbun, T. Kilgus, B. Kaeb. Row 3: C. Rathbun, K. Babbs, D. Traub, L. Headley, B. Redmond. B. Schaffer, D. Swearingen, D. Hall. L. Huette, K. Ward, M. Hoffman, Row 4: J. Morris, P. Vaughan, K. Friedman, B. Eide, M. Runyon, D. Moulton, B. Lee, D. Babbs, M. Fehr, V. Lawrence, J. Casson, K. Sims. Row 5: P. Roth, C. Beckhoff, J. Teubel, K. Slagel, K. Metz, B. Frisby, G. Gray, B. Brown. L. Ward, M. Meyer, P. Perkins. Row 6: R. Dohman, B. Brown, C. Fugate, P. Moore, C. Cole, B. Paternoster, P. Schmidt, M. Bushman, D. Huber. F.H.A.—Training In Home Economics The F.H.A. is an organization made up of girls who are actively involved in a study of home economics. This club involved itself in numerous activities this year. It served as co-sponsor for the Sweetheart Ball in February and also spearheaded the St. Jude’s March during April and May. The officers of the F.H.A. this past year were Roxie Metz, President, Pam Maurer, Vice-President, Bev Kinkade, Secretary, Rhonda Grosenbach, Treasurer, Wendy Nakamaru, Chr. of Recreations. Kathy Hoffman, Chr. of Public Relations, Joan Huette, Historian, Barb Hoffman, Parliamentarian, Sandy Williams, Chr. of Projects. 56 F.H.A. members enjoy an opportunity for some bowling. Front Row: D. Haab. W. Schaffer, G. Myers, S. Bazzell, R. Freed, B. Nylander, Mr. Sprout. Row 2: J. Kilgus, F. Dawson, J. Gerber, B. Mcister, J. Gerber, B. Wilson. Row 3: B. Lawrence, B. Miller, R. Retter, H. Wagenseller, J. Dohman, J. Grace. Row 4: T. Williams, C. Steffen, D. Mcister, M. Mundell, J. ifft, D. Janssen, D. Helmers, A. Knapp. Row 5: D. Walter, G. Ricketts, B. Tomlinson, N. Bazzell, S. Ricketts, R. Huber, J. Hetherington, J. Tinges, T. Nevius.J. Howard. F.F.A. —Agricultural Training For The Future The F.F.A. is an organization of boys who are actively involved in studying the various aspects of modern agriculture. This club was very active around FCHS and in the community during the past year. One of the many projects that they helped out with this year was that the F.F.A. co-sponsored the Sweetheart Ball in February. The officers of the F.F.A. during the past year were David Haab, President, Warren Schaffer, Vice-President, Greg Myers, Secretary, Steve Bazzell, Treasurer, Randy Freed, Reporter, and Wendell Nylander, Sentinel. J. Grace, G. Ricketts, and W. Schaffer engage in a game of bombardment during one of the F.F.A.’s activity nights. 57 Front Row: Mr. Weigand, R. McBroom, V. Curtiss, B. Wurmle, C. Curtiss, J. Smith. Row 2: D. Slayton, M. Jenkins, S. Able, D. Kennedy, P. Foltz. Row 3: J. Johnston, L. Erdman, J. Thompson, B. Goold, J. Gouge, S. Ifft. F.T.A.—Training For Tomorrow’s Teachers F.T.A. stands for Future Teachers of America. This club is open to all students who hope to someday become teachers. The members visit classrooms and student teach once a month. The F.T.A. at FCHS belongs to the National F.T.A. Chapter which consists of other F.T.A. Clubs throughout the U.S.A. Clubs officers are Roger McBroom-President, Vicky Curtiss-Vice President, Betti Wurmle-Secretary-Treasurer, Cathy Curtiss-Historian, and Jayne Smith—Student Council Representative. 58 Front Row: K. Bressner, B. Goold, L. Erdman, Mrs. Sharkey—sponsor. Row 2: J. Huber, C. Curtiss, J. Lawless, P. Foltz, D. McBroom, R. Grosenbach, K. Zimmerman. Row 3: M. Magee, D. Tollensdorf, K. Hornsby, J. Curl, C. Haas, M. Swearingen, D. Kennedy, B. Fischer. Row 4: D. Crabtree, G. Thompson, M. Mowry, J. Cox, E. Heppner, L. Dillow, S. Ifft, D. Perkins, L. Huctte. Row 5: B. Kinkade, J. Gouge, D. Cook, C. Cole, D. Conrod, G. Woodhams, M. Thomas, C. Mowery, P. Frisby. Crier Staff—Experience In Journalism The Crier staff is always a busy organization. Any group of students who has the job of producing a yearbook are always kept busy. This year the staff welcomed Mrs. Sharkey as their new sponsor. This organization has been in existence ever since F.C.H.S. has had a yearbook. The only qualification needed to be on the Crier Staff is the willingness to work. Each year the number of students interested in being on the Crier Staff has increased. These students together help make a yearbook that the school can have pride in. Co-editors of the 1970 Crier were Bill Goold and Kevin Bressner. 59 Front Row: Mr. Fyke—Sponsor, D. Vaughan, D. Stahl, B. Hoffman, P. Maurer, R. Metz. Row 2: M. Swearingen, B. Scherr, L. Hish, M. Depity, S. Williams, J. Vaughn. Row 3: R. Cooperider, J. Stahl, D. Schmidtgall. T. Koehl. M. Magee, D. Roach, Row 4: D. Janssen, R. Retter, S. Bingham, M. Runyon, J. Seifert, G. Watkins, Row 5: A. Defries, J. Hammond, D. Rigsby, P. Soper, E. Kammermann, B. Miller, J. Payne. I.C.E.—Practical Application Of Working Skills The Interrelated Co-operative Education Program has been in existence for six years. Mr. Fyke is the coordinator of the program and is responsible for placing the students in their training stations and then coordinating their on-the-job training with a daily related class. Most of the students spend at least three hours a day on the job. The Clubs main activity this year was the sponsorship of a school wide Christmas Basket Drive which netted baskets of food for six needy families. The officers of the club this year were: David Vaughan—President, Don Stahl-Vice President, Pam Maurer—Treasurer, Barb Hoffman-Secretary, and Roxic Metz—Recorder 60 Front Row: J. Huber, S. Williams, L. Hish, B. Convis, M. Bellot, J. Curl, Mrs. Ash, Row 2: D. Metz, M. Magee, D. Moulton, M. Runyon, D. Swearingen, P. Purden, M. Swearingen, Row 3: M. Traub, M. Casson, D. Fehr, K. Slagel, P. Schimdt, J. Gouge, R. Metz, D. Tollensdorf. Aides And Librarians—Useful Assistance Aides and librarians arc a helpful group of Students at FCHS. They have the thankless job of running errands and helping out in the office. The librarians donate their service in the library. They help students find books and reference material while they are in the library. The librarians and aides help both the students and teachers throughout the year. We’re fortunate to have such a valuable group of students at our school. 61 Front Row: Mrs. Ash,J. Gouge, M. Casson,J. Huber, C. Curtiss, Row 2: M. Runyon, D. Swearingen, M. Lorch, Row 3: D. Moulten, M. Traub, R. Metz, S. Ifft, D. Tollensdorf. Library Club—FCHS’ Newest Organization The Library Club has been one of the most active clubs this year. Throughout the year they have held several money-making projects. The library now contains about 6,000 books. They also help the Student Council by selling school supplies during the study halls. The members of this club also attended the Illinois State Library Association meetings, it is nice to know that our library is being put to good use. 62 National Honor Society Recognizes Qualified Leadership Front Row: R. Huette, T. Casson, D. Walter, Mr. Lane. Row 2: V. Curtiss, P. Kochi, L. Dillow, S. Ifft, M. Lorch, K. Smith. Row 3: K. Fischer, R. Berry, P. Schmidt, C. Searby, D. Wenger, K. Harms. Row 4: B. Goold, D. Perkins, L. Erdman, P. Foltz, J. Huber. The National Honor Society is an honorary organization that draws its membership from the junior and senior classes. To be initiated as a member of the National Honor Society as a junior, one must attain a gradepoint average of 4.25 or better. To be initiated as a member as a senior, one must attain a gradepoint average of 4.0 or better. Although academic standing is an important factor in deciding who will be selected for membership in the National Honor Society, it is not as influential as such factors as character and leadership. The basic principles of the National Honor Society are creating enthusiasm, for scholarship, promoting leadership, and encouraging the development of character, which are requirements for acceptance into any society. This year there were twenty members in the National Honor Society. Four of these members were selected as juniors and served as officers of this year’s National Honor Society. Patty Foltz was President, Bill Goold was Vice-President, Jean Huber was Secretary, and Debbie Perkins was Treasurer. 63 Cafeteria Staff: Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Carder, and Mrs. Rapp. Personnel—Additional Services At FCHS Spring in the world! And all things are made new! —Hovey — • f The class of '72 was led by Paula Koehl as president, and assisting her were Greg Myers, vice-president; Vera Meyer, secretary; and Dale Bunting, treasurer. Jeff Abbey, Greg Myers, Larry McClellan, and Herb Wiser represented the junior class in the Student Council. The hard-working junior class successfully participated in the Homecoming activities. It was presented a trophy for receiving first prize in the Student Council’s School Spirit Contest during Homecoming. To receive this prize, the industrious juniors won second place on their float, entitled, “The Farmers Are Going to be in Dutch;” first place in the wood haul contest for the bonfire; second place in the chain contest; and another second on their beast in its contest. The junior Homecoming attendant was Joan Juette, and she was escorted by Gary Ricketts. The busy class sponsored a car wash and a bake sale and operated the concession stand during basketball season as money-making projects. They also planned the Junior-Senior Prom. Dale Marlene Marilyn Bunting Bushman Casson Jeff Donna Julie Abbey Babbs Bahler Lois Paul Kevin Bazzell Bittmer Bressner Cathy David Steve Cole Conrod Cook Juniors Find That Happiness Debi Vicky Eddie Crabtree Curtis Davis PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Marian Marjorie Sharon Elliott Fehr Franklin Alan Lisa Tom DeFries Dillow Doran Carla Fred Becky Fugate Gerber Grace 66 Lynette Kathy Mark Headley Hoffman Hoffman Mary Jean Kathy Donna Hoffman Hornsby Huber Is Being Upperclassmen Sherri Janine Beverly Ifft Johnston Kaeb Kevin Paula Terry Koehl Koehl Koehl The Junior class officers were as follows: Paula Koehl —President, Greg Myers—Vice-President, Vera Meyer— Secretary, and Dale Bunting-Treasurer. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Richard Huber Joan Huette Duane Sfft Jerry Beverly Kent Kaisner Kinkade Kloter Keith Mary Jane Diane Kohlman Lorch McBroom 67 Juniors Enjoy A The Junior class entry in the Homecoming Parade. Larry Dan Renee McClellan Meister Metz James Moser David Mark Greg Mowery Mundell Myers PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 68 Wendy Nakamaru Kevin Nussbaum Wendell Nylander Most Memorable Year Debra Judy Kevin Schmidtgall Seifert Smith Alan Larry Steve Steffen Steidinger Steidinger D. Crabtree prepares for another football half-time show. Gary Dale Robin Ricketts Rigsby Rolf Steve Stahl 69 Mary Ann Gary Gregg Thomas Thompson Timmons Jay Bernard Denise Tinges Tollensdorf Tollensdorf Duane John Georgia Herb Bette Walter Ward Watkins Wiser Wurmle Juniors Respond To Demanding Studies Gary Ziegenhorn Gary Zimmerman 70 J. Tinges and B. Bittner enjoy a ride on a snowmobile in the Homecoming Parade. S. Bazzell and K. Friedman share a tender moment during the dance. An unusual theme, “Sayonara”, was chosen by the Class of ’72 for the Jr.-Sr. Prom, which was held on May 1, 1971. The banquet was held at the Lincoln Cafeteria. Music for the Prom dance, which was held at the Indian Creek Country Club, was provided by the Johnny Cranford Group. A memorable evening was brought to a close by the after-Prom party, also held at the Country Club. 1971 Jr.-Sr. Prom After-dinner conversation was centered around the ever-mysterious will and prophecy. 71 i Ra. Students satisfy their curiosity by poring over their copies of the will and prophecy. Revelation Of Will And Prophecy 72 Eric Kammermann’s presentation of the Sr. class will brings a burst of hilarity from his fellow students. Debi Crabtree and John Ward predict the futures of the members of the Class of ’71. Brings Varied Reactions From Banqueters Jrs.’ faces reveal various emotions as they read the will and prophecy. Memorable Evening Climaxed By Prom Dance Taking time out from dancing were Warren Cox and Marlene Bushman. Jim Schopp, winner in the Vocal division and Grand Prize winner. The Twelfth Annual Top Teen Talent Show, sponsored by the Math Club, was presented on March 27, 1971. On this evening youths from the surrounding area show their talent in instrumental, novelty, keyboard, and vocal groups. The Math Club’s main money-raising project was a great success, providing entertainment and the funds necessary for the operation of the Math Club. Top Teen Talent Show Novelty division winners Sandy Schroeder and Barb Robert Ficklin, winner of Keyboard division. Moscicki. 75 B. Hoffman, D. Haab, R. Grosenbach, S. Bazzell, Seated: P. Maurer, D. Wenger, R. Metz. W. Schaffer, B. Schmidt, R. Freed. Sweetheart Ball Highlights This year Saint Valentine’s Day was commemorated a day early on Saturday, February 13, with a Valentine Dance sponsored by the FFA and FHA. This dance gives the girls a chance to ask their favorite boy out for a night. Lincoln auditorium was the setting for an exciting evening of dancing to the music of the Five Jacks. Climaxing the evening was the coronation of Miss Valentine 1971, Pam Maurer. Miss Valentine, Pam Maurer, and escort, Dennis Wenger. Miss Valentine Court: B. Hoffman, R. Grosenbach, P. Maurer, R. Metz, P. Schmidt. Winter Activities At FCHS Good music provides for enjoyable dancing. 77 F-C Spring Play Features A Cast Curly McClain Aunt Eller Murphy . . . Laurey Williams Jeeter Fry Ado Annie Carnes . . . A Peddler Dancers Mary Hoffman Roger McBroom Rhonda Dohman Randy Freed Sandy Schroeder Rick Dawson Karen Friedman Old Man Peck Shorty Neighbors Bette Wurmle Vicki Curtiss Renee Metz Carol Searby Sylvie Roberts First Cowboy Second Cowboy Third Cowboy Fourth Cowboy First Farmer Second Farmer Young Farmer Cord Elam Mr. Kilgus does some excerpt-filming of Curly McClain, (D. Haab). Dazzling Rendition Of Lynn Riggs’ For the FCHS all-school spring play, Mr. Fuller chose “Green Grow the Lilacs”. “Green Grow the Lilacs” is the romantic pioneer play by Lynn Riggs on which the musical “Oklahoma” was based. The play was presented on April 17, 23, and 24. The play, a tender and beautiful love story, is told in the colorful language and songs of the American cowboy era. Laurey, the farm girl, loves Curly the cowboy, but Curly is too arrogant so Laurey uses the eternal feminine wiles. But an evil-minded hired-hand is also attracted to Laurey; and Laurey is frightened of him. The hired-hand’s presence hangs over the romance and after Laurey and Curly are married, on their wedding night in the course of a frontier chivaree, the inflamed jealousy of the hired-hand breaks out and Curly is forced to kill him. Curly is jailed to await a hearing, however, he escapes and returns to Laurey and through the wisdom and actions of Aunt Eller, Laurey’s aunt, the play is brought to a happy ending. Beautiful Laurey Williams, (L. Abbey), is a portrait of feminine beauty in the Old West. Laurey Williams, (L. Abbey), anxiously awaits Ado Annie Carnes’, (B. Convis), reply to her question abut Curly. Green Grow The Lilacs’’ Laurey Williams, (L. Abbey), makes her feelings known very clearly to Jeeter Fry, (S. Bazzell). Aunt Eller Murphy, (R. Metz) provides the wisdom of the play and its plot. Curly McClain, (D. Haab), portrays a look of self-satisfaction to coincide with the twinkle in his eyes. The production included a cast of 25 students, 4 stage settings, 30 colorful costumes, 6 musical numbers, and 4 motion picture sequences. The play was under production for eight months, beginning with tryouts and casting in September; motion picture filming in October and November: film editing and costume work in December, January, and February. Set construction and rehearsals were held in February, March, and April. Student production leaders were: Carol Searby and Pam Jenkins, student directors; Patty and Richard Foltz, pianists; Dennis Wenger, guitar; Dave Haab, Roger McBroom, Jim Thompson, Bob Miller, set construction: Karla Sass and Sheri Stroh, stage props; Cathy Curtiss and Margo Runyon, lights: and Betty Hostetter, Debi Crabtree, and Velda Hish, make-up. Faculty members assisting with the play were David Kilgus, motion picture filming and editing: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hammitt, choreography; and Mrs. Marjorie Mosier, vocal director. F-C Golfers Hope For Improvement Next Year Row 1: J. Dohman, K. Kohlman, P. Kelson, D. Helmers, Row 2: Mr. Eichholz, E. Davis, G. Zimmerman Two golfers show swing and promise for next year. G. Thompson left, G. Zimmerman right. Row 1: G. Thompson, R. Doran, K. Smith Row 2: J. Tinges. McClellen, J. Rathbun, K. Wenger The FCHS golfers this year had a full schedule with eighteen matches and eleven other teams. So it can be said that FCHS is getting into the swing of things concerning golf. The team had thirteen players, five freshmen and eight juniors, so all of them will be returning next year for what we hope will be a fine year! 81 Tartar Tracksters Roll To Row 1: T. Roth, M. Corkhill, R. Wiser, T. Rigsby, J. Newlin, D. Janssen, D. Aberle. Row 2: R. Freed, S. Bazzell. K. Nussbaum, B. Miller, J. Munz, D. Vaughan, S. Grant, W. Cox, C. Taylor, N. Bazzell. Row 3: Coach Feely, B. Kaeb, G. Timmons, P. Popejoy, G. Taylor, D. Aaron, D. Haab. K. Harms. Varsity Record Us Them Lexington-Chenoa 86 58%-34 Paxton-Pontiac 66% 55-45% Mahomet-Leroy 57 64%-46% FSW-Chatsworth Octavia-Leroy- 102 34-31 and Lexington 60% 59-57%-forfeit Dwight Ford County 90 37 Invitational Meet 1st place out of nine entries Che noa-W oodla nd 80 46%-39% Gibson City 66 66 Leroy-Octavia 62 53%-51% Dwight Quadrangular Sangamon Valley Rained out Conference Meet 1st place but disqualified because of m isinterpretation of Conference rules. Frosh-Soph Conference Meet 4th place out of ten entries J. Munz crosses that seemingly elusive Finish line. 82 R. Freed leads the pack in the 220-yard dash. An Impressive 8-2-1 Record Front Row: J. Olmstead, R. Friedman, P. Kratky, M. Reis, P. Moser, K. Zimmerman, P. Reis. Row 2: L. Cassity, D Tredennick, M. Hall, K. Bressner, D. Wenger, G. Ricketts, M. Dubets, J. McKeon, Coach Feely. S. Ricketts prepares for another discus toss. S. Grant strains for those few extra inches that may mean first place or second place in the long jump. It was evident at the outset of the track and field season that the Tartars were a team that was destined for great heights. The squad was staffed with abundant talent and experience in nearly every track and field event. The high point of the season probably was capturing first place in the Ford County Invitational Track Meet. But the greatest disappointment came when FCHS was deprived of the Sangamon Valley Conference Championship because of conflicting state and conference track and field rules. Tartar high -jumper strains to clear the bar. Front Row: D. Wenger. D. Vaughan, R. Gouge. T. Aberle, S. Ricketts, D. Conrod, W. Cox. Coach Jeffries, K. Harms, J. Reis, D. Bunting, C. Taylor, R. Retter, J. Grace, P. Meador. Tartars Capture Second Consecutive At the outset of the baseball season, prospects for the Fair-bury-Cropsey squad were at the height of optimism. Last year, the Tartars won the Sangamon Valley Conference baseball crown with a team consisting of one senior, eleven juniors, four sophomores, and one freshmen. So with all of this experience returning for the 1971 season, the Tartars were destined for great success and they reached it with the clinching of their second consecutive title. The squad that Coach Jeffries directed to a 16-1 season record featured depth and talent in nearly every offensive and defensive department. Undoubtedly a key factor in the Tartars’ success was their stifling and exceptional pitching staff. Three F-C hurlers, Ron Gouge, Kevin Harms, and Steve Ricketts, consistently turned in outstanding mound performances and, indeed, made shutouts and no-hitters, somewhat of a rarity in baseball action, commonplace happenings at FCHS. The Tartars enjoyed their greatest baseball season in modern history this year and the outstanding season came to a Fitting end with a scintillating 7-0 triumph over Octavia. Nine of the members of this year’s championship team were seniors so Coach Jeffries will have a big rebuilding job to do next summer, but the entire Fairbury Cropsey community will at least have had the satisfaction of winning the baseball title the first two years Fairbury-Cropsey was a member of the Sangamon Valley Conference. 84 K. Harms reaches back for that “little something extra” in pitching. K. Karms follows through on his delivery which enabled him to pitch several no-hitters and shutouts. Coach Jeffries and C. Taylor plan game strategy while Taylor awaits his turn at the plate. D. Wenger appears to be all set and ready for the opposing pitcher’s delivery. SVC Baseball Championship The ball arrives just a little late as J. Grace moves to take the catcher’s peg on this steal attempt. Record Us Heyworth 4 Fisher 11 Deland-Weldon 12 Argenta 11 Farmer City 7 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 12 Mansfield 9 Octavia 6 Heyworth 4 Fisher 9 Deland-Weldon 20 Leroy 9 Argenta 3 Farmer City 5 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 13 Mansfield 9 Octavia 7 Them 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 6 1 0 0-forfeit 0 0 0 7 0 85 Every Student Must Evaluate His Just as the student is confronted with a wide variety of activities and causes for which to work for, so is each student saddled with the difficult task and responsibility of selecting those activities and causes which are of particular interest and value to him. Whether a young man or woman chooses to struggle through the agony of track competition, to speak out on behalf of a colleague, or to quietly put forth hard work and effort in perhaps less-glorious purposes such as his studies or school organization requirements is a question of individual priorities—who is so presumptuous as to judge which is right or which is wrong for someone other than himself! « ♦ , Relationships That Are Meaningful To Him 89 1971 Senior Class John Andrus Holforty President If a man does not keep pace with his companions, Perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears. However measured or far away. —Henry David Thoreau Red, White, and Blue Red Tipped White Rose John Thomas Ziegenhorn Vice-President 90 Betty Jean Hostetter Secretary Deborah Jean Cook Treasurer ROBERT SAMUEL BITTNER RICHARD HENRY BULL TERRY LEE CASSON 91 I CATHERINE EMERZILLA CURTISS DONALD GENE DAWSON RICK WILLIAM DAWSON MARY JO DEPUTY WILLIAM RAY DEVENPORT LINDA LOUISE ERDMAN 92 KURT STEVEN FISCHER PATRICIA ANN FOLTZ RANDALL GILL FREED PAMELA JEAN FRISBY J. WILLIMA GOOLD JANE LOUISE GOUGE RONALD DALE GOUGE JEFFREY DAVID GRACE ALLEN KEITH GRAY RHONDA LYNN DAVID RAY HAAB GROSENBACH KEVIN EUGENE HARMS LU ANN HISH JAMES LLOYD HAMMOND JEAN MARILYN HUBER 94 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DOUGLAS LEE HUETTE JOHN ERIC KAMMERMANN MARSHA KAY MAGEE RUSSELL GLENN HUETTE DIANE ELIZABETH KENNEDY LA VERN MARTIN DENNIS LEE JANSSEN MARY LOUISE KIRCHNER PAULA JEAN MARTIN PAMELA ANN MAURER ROGER LYNN Me BROOM CYNTHIA ROXANNE METZ BRUCE ADAM MILLER TERRY C. NEVIUS BARBARA MAY JOHN WILLIAM PAYNE PATERNOSTER 96 DEBRA SUE PERKINS RAY OTTO RETTER THOMAS M. RIGSBY DONNA MARIE ROACH PATTI LOUISE SCHMIDT MARK P. RUNYON WARREN DEAN SCHAFFER RONALD FRANCIS RICKETTS 97 WAYNE LEROY SCHMIDTGALL LINDA RAESCHOVE SANDRA KAY SCHROEDER MARTHA JAYNE SMITH PAUL DOUGLAS SOPER PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE CAROL KAY SEARBY JULIE MARIE STAHL DON EUGENE STAHL JOHN CHRISTIAN STEFFEN H H MELANIE ANNE CHARLES EUGENE TAYLOR SWEARINGEN JAMES CARLOS THOMPSON DARRYL WILLIAM TINGES DAVID ALAN VAUGHAN JOANNE SUE VAUGHAN RICKY LEE TAYLOR JOHN HARVEY TRAUB DALE EUGENE WALTER 99 SANDRA KAY WILLIAMS GRANT ALLEN WOODHAMS KRISTIE JEAN WOODWARD RODNEY SCOTT ZIMMERMAN SANDRA KAY ZIMMERMAN 100 Class of 1971 Graduation Exercises Of 1971 102 The graduation exercises at FCHS this year were as memorable as on past occasions. Baccalaureate was held at 8:00 on Sunday, May 23. Reverend George Russell of the First United Methodist Church of Fair-bury was the primary speaker and delivered his address entitled “Quo Vadis?” The graduation ceremony followed on Thursday evening at 8:00 on May 27. Mr. Raymond Bess, director of admissions at the newly formed Sangamon State University, delivered the com-memcement address entitled “Accentuate the Positive.’ The end product of four hard years of work. Mr. Raymond Bess delivers his graduation address, Accentuate the Positive.” Graduation night at FCHS. Senior Class President J. Holforty treasures graduation experiences. D. Whaton receives her diploma. The facial expression of D. Perkins reveals all of the J. Smith seems somewhat apprehensive to- emotions of graduation night, ward graduation activities. Members of the senior class anxiously await the proces- sinal heralding the beginning of graduation. 103 Awards Day Recognizes Excellence Choral Award ............................... John Roberts Memorial Award ................ American Legion Awards Band.................................... Chorus................................... Athletic................................. Citizenship.............................. D.A.R. Award Winner ...................... S.A.R. Award Winner ...................... United Nations Pilgrimmage Tour .......... F.H.A. Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year Dramatics Awards.......................... Bausch and Lomb Science Award Business Education Awards SHORTHAND 80 words per minute Lynette Headley Lavern Martin Pam Maurer Judy Seifert Melanie Swearingen 90 words per minute Rhonda Grosenbach Candy Hodges 100 words per minute Jane Gouge Crier Staff Awards Star ........................ Journeyman .................. Cub ......................... TYPING 1 50 words per minute Renee Berry Linda Her Mary Jane Lorch Mary Lou Meyer Barbara Moscicki Elaine Schaffer Debbie Crabtree Rhonda Dohman Joan Huette Sheri Stroh Marlene Bushman Patty Foltz Dennis Wenger Rick Bull Linda Erdtnan David Haab Warren Cox Charles Taylor Patty Foltz Bill Goold Sandy Schroeder Bill Goold Carl Mowery Debbie Perkins Roxanne Metz David Haab Jim Thompson Bill Goold TYPING II 60 words per minute Renee Berry Sheri Stroh Luanne Hish Candy Hodges Rodney Zimmerman Bill Goold Linda Erdman Erika Heppner In Academics, Athletics, And Leadership John Philip Sousa Band Award ...............................................Patty Foltz Arion Foundation Music Award...............................................Kevin Harms John Neal Award.............................................................Jeff Grace Advocate Awards Journalism Key Award.....................................................Robert Ficklin Creative Writing Awards .................................................Debbie Crabtree Vicky Curtiss Quill and Scroll ........................................................Marilyn Casson Vicky Curtiss Robert Ficklin Jeff Gouge Paul Meador Barbara Moscicki Carl Mowery Debbie Slayton Denise Tollensdorf Typists ............................................................... Jane Gouge Linda Iler Sheri Stroh Seniors on Staff....................................................... John Holforty Jim Munz Library Club Awards One-year membership in the I.S.L.A.................................... Marilyn Casson Cathy Curtiss Jane Gouge Jean Huber Sheri Ifft Mary Jane Lorch Renee Metz Debbie Moulton Margo Runyon Denise Tollensdorf Debbie Swearingen Mary Traub Outstanding Member Award............................................ Marilyn Casson Outstanding Home Economics student .................................... Beverly Kinkade Maurice Cox and Family Cheerleading Award.............................. Lynette Abbey Diane Kennedy Velda Hish Jayne Smith Other Service and Organization Awards G.A.A. F.H.A. Math Athletic 105 Seniors Complete ABBEY, Lynn: Class Secretary 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Graduation Marshall 3; Attendant 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4 (Sec.-4); All School Play 4; Homecoming Queen BAZZELL, Steve: Lettcrman’s Club 3,4; Student Council 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4 (Treas.4); Chorus 4; Escort 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; All School Play 4 BERRY, Renee: National Honor Society 4; Band 4 BELLOT, Mary: F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Aide 1,2,4 BINGHAM. Steve: F.F.A. 2; I.C.E. 4 BITTNER, Bob: Math Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3 BULL, Rick: Math Club 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Bluenotes 1,2,3,4: Football 1,2,3,4: Track 1,2 CASSON, Terry: National Honor Society 4; Math Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1; Basketball 2,3 COOK, Debbie: Class Secretary 4, Math Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1; Crier 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2; Chorus 3 COOPERIDER, Reta: Pep Club 2; I.C.E. 4; Cheerleading 1,2; Chorus 2 COX, Warren: Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Escort 2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4 CURL, Barb: Math Club 2; French Club 1,2; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Crier 2; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2 CURTISS, Cathy: Math Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; French Club 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3,4 (Hist. 4); Pep Club 2; Library Club 4; Crier 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; All School Play 2,4 DAWSON. Don: I.C.E. 3; Football 1,2,3,4 DAWSON, Rick: Math Club 2,3,4; French Club 2; Spectator 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Blue-notes 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; All School Play 2,3,4 DEPUTY, Mary Jo: Math Club 2; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4 DEVENPORT, Willy: Lettermen’s Club 4; Escort 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4 ERDMAN, Linda: National Honor Society 4; Math Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Student Council 2,3,4 (Treas. 3); Crier 2,3,4 (Bus. Mgr. 3,4); F.T.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4 FISCHER, Kurt: Class Vice-President 3; National Honor Society 4; Math Club 2,3,4; French Club 2; Student Council 4; Spectator 2; Chorus 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4 (Pres. 4); Bluenotes 3,4; Track 2; All School Play 3,4 FOLTZ, Patty: National Honor Society 3,4 (Pres. 4); Math Club 2,3,4; (Sec. 3); French Club 1,2; Pep Club 2; F.T.A. 4; Spectator 2; Crier 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Bluenotes 2,3,4; All School Play 2,4; U.N. Pilgrimage Delegate 3; Choral Award; John Philip Sousa Award FREED, Randy: Class Vice-President 1,2; Math Club 2,3,4, (V.P. 4); Student Council 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4 (Reporter 4); Chorus 4; Marshall 3; Football 1; Track 3,4; Baseball 2,3; All School Play 4 FRISBY, Pam: Math Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Crier 2,3,4: Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Majorette 1,3; Tartarettes 3,4 GOOLD, Bill: National Honor Society 3.4 (V.P. 4); Math Club 2,3,4 (Treas. 3, Pres. 4); French Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4; Student Council 3; Crier 2,3,4 (Co-Editor 3, Editor 4); Band 1,2,3 (V.P. 3); S.A.R. Award GOUGE, Jane: French Club 1,2; Math Club 2; Pep Club 2; F.TA. 4; Library Club 4; Aide 4; Crier 3,4 GOUGE, Ron: Math Club 2,3.4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2, 3.4 GRACE, Jeff: Lettermen’s Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4; All School Play 4 GROSENBACH. Rhonda: F.H.A. 1,3,4 (Treas. 4); Crier 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 HAAB, Dave: Math Club 2,3; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; F. F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Pres. 4); Student Council 3,4 (V.P. 4); Band 1,2,3; Chorus 2,3,4 (V.P. 3); Football 1, 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; All School Play 2,3,4 HAMMOND, JIM: I.C.E. 4: Aide 1 HARMS, KEVIN: National Honor Society 4; Math Club 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Student Council 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Bluenotes 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4;Track 4; Arion Music Award HISH, LuAnn: F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4; Aide 4; Chorus 1,2 HISH. Velda: Math Club 2,3 (Reporter 3); Pep Club 2; Cheerleading 2,4; Band l,2,3;Chorus 1,2,3,4; All School Play 3,4 HODGES, Candy: G.A.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 HOFFMAN, Barb: Math Club 2; F.H.A. 1,3,4 (Parliam. 4); G.A.A. 3; I.C.E. 4 (Sec. 4) HOLFORTY, John: Class President 4; Band 3,4 (V.P. 4); Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Golf 1,3,4 HOSTETTER, Betty: Class Treasurer 4; Pep Club 2; G. A.A. 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4; Band 1,2,3 HUBER, Jean: National Honor Society 3,4 (Sec. 4); Math Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 4 (Pres. 4); Aide 4; Spectator 1,2; Crier 3,4 HUETTE, Doug: French Club 1; Aide 1; Football Manager 1 HUETTE, Russell: National Honor Society 4; Math Club 2,3.4; Band 1,2,3,4; Bluenotes 2,3,4 106 Four Years At FCHS JANSSEN, Dennis: F.F.A. 1,2,4; I.C.E. 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Track 4 KAMMERMAN, Eric: Pep Club 2; I.C.E. 4; Football 1 KENNEDY, Diane; Math Club 2,3,4; French Club 1; Student Council 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; F.T.A. 3,4; Cheerlcading 1,2,3,4; Crier 3,4;Chorus 1,2,3,4; A.F.S. Scholarship to Austria KIRCHNER, Mary: Pep Club 2 MAGEE, Marsha: Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1, 3;Crier 3,4: I.C.E. 4; Aide 1,3,4 MARTIN. LaVern: Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1; Aide 1 MARTIN, Paula: Aide 3 MAURER, Pam: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; (V.P. 4); Student Council 1; G.A.A. 3; I.C.E. 4 (Treas 4): Chcerlead-ing 1; Tararettes 4; Miss Valentine McBROOM, Roger: Math Club 4; French Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4 (Pres. 4); Basketball 2; All School Play 3.4 METZ, Roxanne: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Pres. 4); G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 1; All School Play 2,3,4; I.C.E. 4 (Rec. 4) MILLER, Bob: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4;Track 4; AlfSchool Play 4 MILLER. Bruce: I.C.E. 4 MUNZ, Jim: Math Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4 (V.P. 3, Pres. 4); French Club 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 2.3.4 (Pres. 3, V.P. 4); Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3 NEV1US, Terry: F.F.A. 3,4' PATERNOSTER, Barb: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4;G.A.A. 4; Band 1,2,3 PAYNE, John: I.C.E. 3,4 PERKINS, Debbie: Class Treasurer 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4 (Treas. 4); French Club 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Math Club 2,3,4 (Sec. 4); Pep Club 2; Student Council 3; Crier 2,3,4; Attendant 2; Marshall 3; Chorus 1,2,3 (Sec. 3) RETTER, Ray: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; I.C.E. 4; Football 1.2; Track 2,3; Baseball 3,4 RICKETTS, Steve: Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4 (V.P. 3, Sec.-Treas. 4); F.F.A. 4; Student Council 1,4; Escort 1,4; Marshall 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4 RIGSBY, Tom: Band 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,4 ROACH, Donna: F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,3; I.C.E. 4 RUNYON, Mark: I.C.E. 4; Jets 4; Manager 1,2; Aide 2 SCHAFFER, Warren: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (V.P. 4) SCHMIDT, Patti: National Honor Society 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4;G.A.A. 2,4 (Pres4);Pep Club 2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Tartarettes 4; Aide 2,3,4 SCHOVE, Linda: F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Chorus 2.4 SCHROEDER, Sandy: Class Secretary 2; French Club 1,2; Math Club 2; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1; Student Council 3,4: Attendant 3; Aide 3; Band 1,2,3,4 (Treas. 4); Flag Corps 3,4 (Capt. 3,4); Tartarettes 3, 4 (Capt. 3,4); All School Play 2,3,4; D.A.R. Award SEARBY, Carol: National Honor Society 4 SMITH, Jayne: Class Secretary 1; French Club l;Math Club 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4 (Sec. 3); Pep Club 2; F.T.A. 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 SOPER, Paul: I.C.E. 4; Football 4 STAHL, Don: I.C.E. 4 (V.P. 4) STEFFEN, Chris: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 SWEARINGEN, Melanie: G.A.A. 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3; Crier 3,4; Aide 3,4 TAYLOR. Charles: F.F.A. 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Football 1.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 4 THOMPSON, Jim: Math Club 4; Student Council 4; Jets 4; F.T.A. 4; Manager 1; Chorus 2,3,4; All School Play 3,4 TINGES, Darryl: Math Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2 TRAUB, John: Manager 1 VAUGHAN, David: Math Club 2; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3,4; I.C.E. 4 (Pres. 4); Spectator 1; Escort 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4 VAUGHAN, Joanne: F.H.A. 1,2; I.C.E. 4 WALTER, Dale: National Honor Society 4: Manager 1,2; Band 1,2 WELLS, Diana: F.H.A. 1,2,3 WENGER, Dennis: Class President 1,2,3; National Honor Society 4; Student Council 1; Math Club 2, 3; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4 (Sec.-Treas. 3, Pres. 4); Band 1,2,3; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 4; All School Play 4 WHARTON, Debbie: F.H.A. 1,2; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 1,2 WILLIAMS, Sandy: F.H.A. 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4; Aide 4 WOODHAMS, Grant: Student Council 4; Math Club 4; Crier 4; Football 4; A.F.S. Scholarship to America WOODWARD, Kristie: F.H.A. 1; Band 1,2,3; Aide 2 ZIEGENHORN. John: Class Vice-President 4; French Club 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1 ZIMMERMAN, Rodney: Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1 ZIMMERMAN, Sandy: F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1.2.3.4 (V.P. 4); Band 1,2,3 107 In Appreciation Fairbury Addis Auto Parts, Inc. Albee’s Service Station Arnold Construction Inc. Bell, Book Candle Ben Franklin Store Bob Nussbaum Plumbing Heating Bushman’s Plumbing Heating Cender Gas Co. Cope’s Flowers Dameron Plumbing Heating Daves Supermarket Dean Williams, Jeweler D. H. Johnston D.D.S. Dr. E. W. Flint Dr. J. K. Prather V.M. Edward’s Soil Service Ellis Canvas Repairs Exact Vendors, Inc. Fairbury Auto Co. Fairbury Bakery Fairbury Blade Fairbury-Forrest Clinic Fairbury Paint Store Grey Goose Haerr Real Estate Hap Defries, piano tuning Hoffman Tool Die Honegger’s Co., Inc. Huber’s Clothing Jim’s Barber Shop John P. Cook Funeral Home Kaisner’s Greenhouse Floral Shop Keck’s Agency Klitzing Welding Machine Koehl Grain Co. Inc. K. S. Sales J. N. Bach Sons Limestone Transit Linda’s Pizza Pan L. K. French Well Drilling Mauer and Roth Electric McDonald’s Restaurant Melvin Zimmerman General Contracting Moser Son Service Station Mowery’s Shoe Service Mowery’s Variety Store Myers Crop Service, Inc. 108 To Our Patrons Myers Crop Service, Inc. National Bank of Fairbury Oak Motors Appliance Sales Paternoster Ford Petersen Motors Chrysler—Plymouth Petite Beauty Shop Record Printing Rebecca Lodge Rita’s Beauty Shop Sanitary Cleaners Sav-More Sew-a-Stitch Slagel. Stoller Insurance Agency Steidinger Inc. Stiver Home for Funerals Stoller Mauer General Contracting Thrive Center Taylor Insurance Agency Virg’s Carpet Shop Ward’s Texico Walter’s Tastee Frcez Walton’s Department Store Wayne Moser Implement Weber’s IGA Weber’s Plumbing Heating Wilken Seed Grain, Inc. Willard E. Bess Zeigcnhorn and Sons Zimmerman’s Hardware Furniture Cropsey Anchor Grain Co. Bell Prairie Mutual Insurance Citizens State Bank of Cropsey Cropsey Independent Oil Evert Crabtree’s Service Station Meiner’s Farm Service Rich Insurance Agency 109 Index Faculty Administration And Personnel H. Allen 64 Mrs. Ash 15,61,62,105 Mrs. Bartlett 64 Mr. Beyer 16,23,45 Mrs. Bray 64 Mrs. Burroughs 11 Mrs. Carter 64 Mr. Cooperider 10 Mrs. Cox 64 Mr. Curl 14 Mr. Eichhoiz 13,81 Mr. Elliott 10 Mr. Evclsizcr 14 Mrs. Fagot 15,56,105 Mr. Fcely 16,22,25,54,82,83 Mrs. Fischer 16 Mrs. Freadhoff 16,54 Mr. Fyke 15,60 Mrs. Grandon 6,13 Mr. Hammitt 13,47 Mrs. Hammitt 50 Mrs. Herzog 14 Mr. Irwin 14,44 Mr. Jeffries 16,22,23,84,85 Mrs. Jeffries 16 K. Kafer 64 Mr. Kelleher 10 E. Kessler 64 Mr. Kilgus 14 Mrs. Kuntz 13 Mr. Lancaster 13 Mrs. Lancaster 13 Mr. Lane 9,63 Mr. Melvin 14,52 Mr. Miller 9,10 Mr. Mitchell 15,51 Mrs. Mosier 13,48 D. Mowery 64 J. Mowery 64 R. Mowery 64 Mr. Munz 10 Mr. Paternoster 10 Mrs. Pool 16 Mrs. A. Rapp 11 Mrs. H. Rapp 64 Mrs. Rath 11 Mrs. Sharkey 16,59 Mrs. Scherr 11 Mr. Sprout 15,57 Mrs. Steidinger 10 Mr. Stiver 64 D. Stoller 64 Mr. Weigand 14,15,53,58,104 Mr. White 15 Mr. Winn 14,22,42,43,54 H. Zehr 64 Mr. ZiUer 10 Students Doug Aaron 23,36,44,82 Dawn Abbey 17,19,27,30,48,51 Jeff Abbey 22,51,66,74 Lyn Abbey 27,30,41,51,79,80.91 Sue Abel 17,48,58 Duane Abcrlc 17,23,45,82 Tony Abcrlc 17,23,44,46,84 Jane Allen 36 JoAnn Allen 17 Kay Askew Donna Babbs 56,66 Kathy Babbs 17,56 Connie Bahler 36 Julie Bahler 54,66 Lois Bazzcll 66 Neal Bazzell 17,19,23,30,45,57,82 Randy Bazzell 36,22 Steve Bazzell 22,30,48,51,54,57,71,76, 80.82.91 Bill Bcckhoff 36 Cindy Beckhoff 17,56 Mary Bellot 61,91 Renee Berry 46,63,91 Denise Bess 17 Steve Bingham 60,91 Paul Bittner 66 Bob Bittner 52,70,91 Larry Brackman 36 Linda Brackman 36 Kevin Bressner 48,51,52,59,66,83 Bonnie Brown 17,56 Brenda Brown 17,56 Richard Bryant Rick Bull 22,47,48,52,54,91 Dale Buntine 22,42.46.48,52,66,67,84 Marlene Bushman 55,56,66,74 Joy Butler 17,55 Larry Cassity 17,83 Diane Casson 36,47 Marilyn Casson 56,61,62,66 Terry Casson 52,63,91 Bonnie Chalcraft 36 Connie Chalcraft 36 Cathy Cole 47,52,55,56,59,66 Cliff Cole 17,23,45 Rick Cole 17 Chris Coleman 17 David Conrod 44,46,68,52,59,66,84 Becky voncis 36,52,61,79 Debbie Cook 52,59,90 Greg Cook 17,45 Steve Cook, 52,66 Reta Cooperider 60,92 Mike Corkill 36,22,82 Judy Cox 17,55,59 Warren Cox 22,24,29,30,42,43,54,74, 82.84.92 Debi Crabtree 32,46,59,66,69,73,105 Denise Crabtree 17,55 Barb Curl 92 Janet Curl 17,41,55,59,61 Bill Curtiss 17,23,47 Cathy Curtiss 32,47,51,52,58,59,62,92 Vicky Curtiss 47,48,50,52,58,63,66 Ed Davis 22,52,54,66,81 Don Dawson 22,92 Paul Dawson 17,47,57 Rick Dawson 32,46,48,52,92 Alan DeFries 60,66 Linda Denham 36 Mary Jo Deputy 60,92 Willy Devenport 22,28,30,54,92 Lisa Dillow 47,48,52,55,59,63,66 John Dohman 17,23,45,57,81 Rhonda Dohman 36,40,49,50,56,74 Randy Doran 18,23,45,81 Tom Doran 66 Mike Dubets 18,23,83 Dawn Ebach 32,36 Becky Eide 36,48,56 Marian Elliott 66 Tcri Elliott 37,46,51,48 Linda Erdman 47.51,52,58,59,63,92 Cindy Eymann 18,46,50,51,55 Lori Fazio 18,46 Delores Fehr 37,61 Marjorie Fehr 56,66 Susan Fehr 37 Robert Ficklin 37,40,47,52,75 Beth Fischer 18,46,50,59 Kurt Fischer 46,48,51,52,63,93 Patty Foltz 31.47.48,52,58,59,63,93 Richard Foltz 18,46,48 Sharon Franklin 56,66 Pam Frederick 37 Randy Freed 48,51,52,54,57,76,78,82 93 Greg French 37 Karen Friedman 27,30,37,38,51,49,56,71 Randy Friedman 18,83 Roger Friedman 23,37 Barb Frisby 37,47,55,56 Pam Frisby 46,48,50,52,55,59,93 Carla Fugate 47,52,56,66 Karen Fyke 18,46,55 Fred Gerber 22,47,54,66 Jim Gerber 18.42,47,57 John Gerber 18,23,48,57 BUI Goold 52,58,59,63,93,104 Jane Gouge 58,59,61,62,93 Jeff Gouge 36,37,40,44.47 Ron Gouge 22,52,54,84.93 Becky Grace 66 Jeff Grace 22,48,54,57,84,85,93 Stu Grant 22,42,54,67,82,83 Allen Gray 93 Dennis Gray 18 Glenda Gray 56,67 Colleen Grosenbach 18,56,76 Rhonda Grosenbach 48,56,59,77,94 Caroline Grosshans 18 Dave Haab 26,48,51,54,57,76,78,80, 82.94 Cheryl Haas 18,46,59 Fred Haas 67 Susan Hacrr 18,47,55 Darlene Hall 18,55,56 Mark Hall 18,23,45,83 Gary Hammond 18,23 Jim Hammond 28,37 Richard Hammond 28,37 Kevin Harms 42,46,48,51,52,54,63,82, 84.94 Shelley Hay Lynette Headley 56,67 Dana Heinrich 18 Dennis Helmers 18,23,45,57,81 Erika Heppner 18,20,47,55,59 Jim Hcthcrington 18,23,57 Lindy Hetherington 37 Lu Ann fclish 60,61,94 Velda Hish 27,31,32,41,48,94 Candy Hodges 46,55,94 Barb Hoffman 56,60,76,77,94 Kathy Hoffman 48,67 Mary J. Hoffman 56,67 Mary L. Hoffman 31,37,39,47,50,55 John Holforty 46,90,103 Kathv Hornsby 55,56,59,67 Marsha Hornsby 18,55 Betty Hostetter 60,90 Joe Howard 18,57 Donna Huber 52,56,67 Jean Huber 52,59,61,62,63,94 Jim Huber 19,23,45 Keith Huber 19,53 Richard Huber 57,67 Dennis Huette 37 Doug Huette 95 Joan Huette 27,30,46,48.50,52,54,56.67 Loretta Huette 19,47,55,56,59 Russ Huette 47,48,52,63,95 Debbie Hulse 19,46 Dan Ifft 19 Davkl Ifft 19 Duane Ifft 52,67 Jim Ifft 36,37,57 Sherri Ifft 46.48,52,58,59,62,63,67 Linda Her 37.49,50,52 Debbie Janssen 19,56 Dennis Janssen 57,60,82,95 Marsha Jenkins 19,47,54,58 Pam Jenkins 38,47,52 Jeannette Johnson 19 Janinc Johnston 46,58,67 Bev Kaeb 56,67 Bill Kaeb 38,54,82 Jerry Kaisner 67 Eric Kammerman 60,72,95 Paul Kelson 19,45,81 Diane Kennedy 28,30,41,48,51,52,58,59, 95 Jeff Kilgus 19,23,45,57 Ten Kilgus 19,41,48,56 Bev Kinkadc 48,52,56,59,67,105 Mary Kirchncr95 Kent Klotcr 42,54,67 Art Knapp 38,57 Darla Knott 19 Brian Koehl 19,23,45 Kevin Koehl 46,52,67 Paula Koehl 46,48,52,63,67 Terri Koehl 60 Keith Kohlman 22,67,81 Pat Kratky 83 Steve Kuster 19 Judy Lawless 19,50,55,59 Bob Lawrence 23,38,57 Vicki Lawrence 38,56 Brucetta Lee 38,56 Gail Lehmann 19,50 Malinda Lorch 19,49,55 Mary Jane Lorch 46,52,62,63,67 Marsha Magee 59,60,61,95 Dale Maley 19,23.45.47,51 Mike Mallon 19,23,45 LaVem Martin 95 Paula Martin 95 Pam Maurer 30,50,56,60,74,76,77,96 Steve Maurer 38 Diane McBroom 55,59,67 Roger McBroom 52,58,78,96 Larry McClellan 44,46,51,52,68,81 Jim McKeon 19,83 Paul Meador 38,44,46,84 Sandy Meador 19,56 Kenny Meints 38 Ben Meister 19,57 Dan Meister 57,68 Debbie Metz 38,61 Kathy Metz 19,56 Renee Metz 47,61,62,68 Roxann Metz 56,60,76,77,80,96 Mary Lou Meyer 38,46,48,56 Vera Meyer 47,50,52,67,68 Bob Miller 57,82,96 Bruce Miller 60,96 Joyce Miller 20 Russell Miller 68 Paul Milner 38 Pam Moore 55,56,68 Judy Morris 38,49,56 Barb Moscicki 36,38,41,46,48,51,52,75, 102 Jim Moser 22,68 Paul Moser 20,23,83 Debbie Moulton 20,56,61,62 Carol Mowery 32,38,40,48,49,51,52,59, 78 David Mowery 22,54,68 Mike Mowry 38,47,48,53,59 Mark Mundell 22,47,57,68 Jim Munz 30,51,52,54,82,96 Greg Myers 42,51,54,57,67,68 Wendy Nakamaru 26,27,41,47,51,52,56, 68 Terry Nevius 57,96 Jeff Ncwlin 23,39,82 Bob Nussbaum 20,23 Dana Nussbaum 39,50,48,49 Kevin Nussbaum 44,54,68,82 Butch Nylander 22,57,68 JcffOlmstcad 20,23,83 Joe Oprondck 20,23 Diane Page 20 Mike Page 20,53 Barb Paternoster 55,56,96 John Payne 60,96 Debbie Perkins 30,52,59,63,97.103 Linda Perkins 39 Patty Perkins 20,56 Clarice Packett 20 Paul Popcjoy 23,39,42,54,82 Crystal Purden 20 Donna Purden 69 Pat Purden 39,61 Becky Rathbun 19,20,41,48,56 Cindy Rathbun 20,47,56 John Rathbun 20,81 Roy Ray 69 Brenda Redmond 39,48,56 John Reis 22,69,84 Mike Reis 20,23,83 Pat Reis 20,83 Ray Retter 57,60,84,97 Gary Ricketts 22,30,57,69,83 June Ricketts 17,19,20,47,51,55 Ron Ricketts 22,97 Steve Ricketts 22,30,42,51,54,57,83,84, 97 Dale Rigsby 22,42,60,69 Tom Rigsby 22,82,97 Donna Roach 60,77 Sandy Roberts 20 Robin Rolf 69 Pam Roth 20,56 Terry Roth 22,39,44,47,82 Joan Runyon 20,46 Mareo Runyon 20,47,56,61,62 Mark Runyon 53,60,97 Donna Russell 20,46 Candy Ruther 20,48,55 Cindy Sachse 20 Karla Sass 39,49,50,52 Becky Schaffer 39,56 Elaine Schaffer 36,39,51 Warren Schaffer 57,76,97 Doris Scherr 21,46,56 Patti Schmidt 47,50,55,56,61,63,76,77, 97 Debbie Schmidtgall 60,69 Wayne Schmidtgall 98 Linda Schove 48,98 Sandy Schroeder 30,47,49,50,51,75,98 Carol Scarby 63,98 Judy Seifert 60,69 Kay Sims 39,56 Lester Singer 21 Karen Slagel 39,56,61 Debbie Slayton 39,46,48,49,50,52,58 Jayne Smith 27,41,46,48,51,52,58,98, 103 Kevin Smith 52,63,69,81 Jim Somers 39 Paul Soper 60,98 Don Stahl 60,98 Julie Stahl 48,60,98 Steve Stahl 69 Alan Steffen 52,69 Chris Steffen 57,98 Cathy Stcidinger 21,48,55 Larry Stcidinger 22,69 Steve Steidinger 69 Jeff Stiver 21,23,47 Trudy Strcib 21,56 Sheri Stroh 39,46,49,52 Terri Studebaker 39 Richard Sullens 21 Debbie Swearingen 40,56,60,61,62 Melanie Swearingen 59,61,99 Charles Taylor 22,29,42,43,54.82,84,85, 99 Greg Taylor 21,23,45,82 Lynnettc Taylor 40,48,56 Rick Taylor 99 Joann Teubel 21,56 David M. Thomas 23,40,44,47 David P. Thomas 23,40 Mary Ann Thomas 59,70 Gary Thompson 47,48,52,53,59,70,81 Jim Thompson 48,51,52,53,58,99 Gary Tieman 23,40 Gregg Timmons 22,45,70,82 Todd Timmons 21,23 Darryl Tinges 52,99 Jay Tinges 57,70,81 Jimi Tipton 30,40,41,54 Teri Tipton 40 Bernard Tollensdorf 22,52,70 Denise Tollensdorf 55,59,61,62,70 Bob Tomlison 23,40,57 Debbie Traub 21,46,48,55,56 John Traub 99 Mary Traub 40,61,62 David Tredennick 21,23,43,83 David Vaughan 22,29,30,42.54,60,74,82, 84,99 Joanne Vaughan 60,99 Phyllis Vaughan 40,49,50,56 Debbie Vedder 17,21 Debbie Vernia Don Vernia Harley Wagenseller 40,57 Carol Walter 21 Dale Walter 63,99 Duane Walter 57,70 John Ward 22,70,73 Liz Ward 40,56 Kathy Ward 21,56 Georgia Watkins 60,69,70 Kathy Weber 21,47 Diana Wells 100 Karen Wells 40 Dennis Wenger 42,54,63,76,83,84,85, 100 Ken Wenger 21,23,45,81 David Wharton 40 Debbie Wharton 100,103 Debbie Whately 21,48 Tom Whit fill 23,40 Sandy Williams 60,61,100 Terry Williams 21,57 Bob Wilson 21,57 Herb Wiser 22,51,52,70,82 Grant Woodhams 7,22,27,51,52,59,100 Karla Woodward 21 Kristie Woodward 100 Bette Wurmle 46,52,58,70 Ed Zehr 21,47,53 Gary Ziegenhorn 22,70 John Ziegenhorn 22,90 Mike Ziller 21 Gary Zimmerman 70,81 Kathy Zimmerman 21,50,59 Keith Zimmerman 21,83 Rodney Zimmerman 47,100 Sandy Zimmerman 55,100 Editors Reflect I have now completed four years of high school at FCHS and can look back at my activities as a graduate. I have been involved in many activities during the past four years and I have devoted my efforts to many causes, but I can’t recall an activity that was more demanding and more rewarding for me than my four years of work on the Crier Staff. I gain a tremendous feeling of satisfaction in knowing that 1 helped produce four different yearbooks. 1 can remember many meaningful experiences I had in working along side the various members of the staff and to me those memories are invaluable. I think a good yearbook is a vital asset to a school and I sincerely hope the student body, faculty, and administration, of FCHS is pleased with the 1971 Crier. The theme of this yearbook accentuated the fact that every useful activity of endeavor has a purpose. As young men and women interact with their social and academic environment, they react with a variety of emotions as boundless as the human mind and soul. Some find a special someone with whom to share their joys and sorrows while others choose to involve themselves with as many other people as possible and in so doing come to enjoy the depth and variety of individual personalities and characters which constitute that phenomenon called the human race. And yes, we must not overlook those individuals who because of personal timidity, envy, or jealousy, experience the most fearful and destructive emotion to be found in the human heart-utter loneliness. The purpose of the 1971 Crier was to try to capture to some degree or another the scope of activities and experiences that occur as a result of this interaction. I can only hope that the 1971 Crier has at least partially fulfilled that goal and purpose Our Thanks A tremendous amount of work is needed to compile a successful yearbook. To the people who have contributed time and efforts to this year’s book, I am deeply grateful. It has been a privilege to work with them and with Bill on this year’s Crier. I have seen how he, as a devoted leader, can sacrifice his time and sleep, and give of his abilities to produce a yearbook. The Crier is a collection of pictures and words that will provide fond memories in the years to come. I hope each and every one of you Finds something in this yearbook that will provide a treasured memory................Kevin On behalf of the Crier Staff, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people who helped us produce this yearbook: Mr. William Mullins, and Newsfoto Yearbooks for their kind assistance; Mrs. Barbara Sharkey, our advisor, for her sincere concern, valuable advice, and cooperation; Blankenberg Photographers Mr. David Kilgus and the Photo Staff for the count less hours they spent taking, developing, and printing pictures; The Fairbury Blade The Pontiac Leader Mr. Lane for his cooperation and his sincere concern.