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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

.IFELIVEUFELIVELIFELIVELIFELIVELIFE FAIRBURY-CR0P8EY CRIER FAIRBURY-CR0P8EY HIGH SCHOOL FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS TABLE OF CONTENTS Theme 3 AFS 10 Administration 13 School Board 14 Principals 15 Faculty 16 Secretaries 22 Personnel 23 Activities 25 Homecoming 26 Fall Play 30 Sweetheart Ball 32 Talent Show 33 Spring Play 34 Prom 36 Organizations 39 Clubs 40 Sports 51 Cross Country 52 Football 53 Wrestling 56 Tennis 57 Basketball 5g Girls’ Athletics 51 Golf 63 Track 64 Baseball 66 Scores 68 Cheerleaders 70 Classes 71 Freshmen 72 Sophomores 7g Juniors g4 Seniors 91 Seniors 92 Graduation 103 Senior Stats 106 Awards 108 Patrons 109 CRIER Staff 110 Closing Section 111 Life is you and me and everyone else. 3 Life is always growing, always reaching. Life comes in all colors-all beautiful. This year AFS brought to Fairbury- Crop-sey High School two students, one of them a mademoiselle from France. Claude Pandolfo left her home in Laon, France to spend the year with the Herb Lehmann family of Cropscy. When Claude First arrived, she did not know what to think-life and people here were so different from what she usually experienced in France. Not one day went by without Claude learning new and different things. With the love and patience shown by her new family and friends, Claude soon came to know Fairbury-Cropsey as her home. Claude became involved with the Chorus, Student Council, Math Club and the fourth hour French class. She also enjoyed attending the various AFS week ends. Claude summed up her year in this way. “This year has been so wonderful! So full of good times, of deception; but overall full of people and feelings. I’ll be the same, and I’m glad. I learned to love, to give a little of myself, to act just for the pleasure of it. I learned why people should love each other in peace. All this with your help.” “I cannot forget Fairbury-Cropsey High School, nor AFS. And 1 tell you—you don’t need to be an AFS’er to live an exciting year! Just open your mind and make yourselves happy.” Gianluca and Claude enjoying time togehter. The Herb Lehmann Family: Gail, Claude, Mrs. Lehmann and Mr. Lehmann. Learning The Robert Curtiss Family: Mr. Curtiss, Mrs. Curtiss, Cathy, Gianluca, Bill, Vicky, and Betty. Gianluca Selmi left his home in Carpi, Italy to spend the year with the Robert Curtiss family of Fairbury. Gianluca was Fairbury-Cropsey’s second AFS student for the 1973-74 school year. After arriving in Fairbury, Gianluca found life quite different from that in Italy. He was prepared to accept all the challenges that lay ahead of him. He wanted to find out if life was the one he had been living before coming to the U.S., or if it was different. Marching band. Student Council, and Math Club took up much of Gianluca’s after-school time. He was also employed by the FAIRBURY BLADE. All the different experiences Gianluca had with his new family and friends helped him to realize that the important thing is not to succeed, but to try. When asked to comment on his stay, Gianluca said, “1 think that my experiences as an AFS student have been the most important 1 have ever had because they made me realize that people are different, that people most of the time don’t have the ideas, but can give a value to their lives as soon as they give up their egotistical thoughts.” “My year has been a year rich with new experiences and continuous growth. I’m sure that this growth wouldn’t have been possible without you people and friends of Fairbury.” 11 Gianluca Selmi COSTA RICA—VIA AFS Erika Heppner spent the summer of 1973 in Costa Rica under the auspices of AFS—Americans Abroad. Under the Americans Abroad program, a student spends three months or one year with a family in a different country and culture. The student soon learns to adapt his way of living to his host family’s. This all involves an important learning process. Erika lived with the Jaime Carvajal family. Mr. Carvajal owned and operated a furniture factory in San Jose. Mrs. Carvajal was a housewife. Much of Erika’s time was spent in school where she made many of her new friends and improved her newly-learned Spanish. Some of Erika’s most memorable experiences included a visit to a volcano, the week in Naranjo, and just those quiet moments shared with family and friends. When asked to generally comment on her experience, Erika stated. “Through AFS I have learned much about the importance of human feelings and understanding. It is alot harder to get along with those unlike one’s self. Achieving understanding on a one-to-one basis may be an important key to achieving that long-wanted world peace. Someday I hope to return to visit the family and country that have taught me so much.” UFELEARNMG From Brazilian cities to French farms AFS American Abroad students commit themselves to life learnm j Annually 2.000 high school juniors and seme ,o families for a summer or a year m 60 countries Attending school, mdking cows or sharing quiet moments, they discover differences and simltaritw among all people. And they learn about thamseivc'. Not a fancy vacation or an ciotic lour. AFS It an enperience in life MTEWHATIQNAl SCHOLARSHIPS The Jaime Carvajal Family—Rose, Erika, Elsa, Mrs Carvajal, Elena, Mr. Carvajal, Jose and Jorge. The Gerhard Heppner Family—Mr. Heppner, Mrs. Heppner, Erika, and Manfred. SCHOOL BOARD Row 1: Kay Dickey, President Gary Elliott, Secretary Evelyn Jenkins. Row 2: Rueben Huber, Dave Ahlemeyer, Paul Hoffman, Lloyd Metz, Superintendent Lester Miller, Ken Broquard. 14 ISAACS STRIVES FOR NEW ELDORADO In his essay “The Eldorado,” Robert Louis Stevenson wrote of how men must always strive for bigger and better things. They must seek the eldorado—“the golden.” Mr. Isaacs, Principal at Fairbury, spent his first year seeking to improve F.C.H.S. We, as students at Fairbury-Cropsey High School, did not always welcome the changes he proposed. However, now that the year is over, we can sec that he was striving to develop F.C.H.S. and its students to their fullest potential. Mr. Isaacs, Principal; Mr. Mildred, Assistant Principal 15 teach (tech).v.t. [TAUGHT (tot). TEACHING], I.to show how to do something. 1 ; . Upper Right: Miss Pike, Math: Center: Mr. Kilgus, Science: Center Right: Mr. Weigand, Science; Lower Left: Mr. Melvin, Math; Lower Right: Mrs. Herzog, Math. 2. to give lessons to; guide the study of; instruct. Upper Left: Mrs. Hook, Business; Upper Right: Mr. Mitchell, Guid-ince; Center Left: Mrs. Layman, Business; Center: Mr. Fyke, Vo-rational Training; Center Right: Mrs. Fagot, Home Economics; Lower ,eft: Mr. Sprout, Agricultural Education. 3. to give lessons in; hold classes in. 4. to provide with knowledge, insight, etc. Physical Education; Lower Right: Mr. Miller, Social Studies. 19 V.l. TO GIVE LESSONS OR INSTRUCTIONS Upper Left: Mrs. Lancaster, French; Upper Right: Mr. Hammitt, Band; Lower Left: Mr. Fuller, Art; Lower Right: Mrs. Mosier, Chorus. Mrs. Rapp SECRETARIES Mrs. Scherr Mrs. Ward 22 Mr. Eide, Mr. Hornsby, Mr. Hornikle, Mr. Friedman. CUSTODIANS Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Rapp. 23 COOKS 24 J. Kindade, C. Dameron, C. Haas, L. Munz, V. Holland. STUDENT LIFE Proud Tartars will “Roll ’Em Down the River.” HOMECOMING SWINGS INTO ACTION Mr. Legs—D. Aberle 26 Left to right: M. Wenger, B. Curtiss, M. Hall. D. Abbey, D. Maley, L. Huette. B. Curtiss, J. Ricketts. R. Rothenberger. C. Eymann, J. Kilgus, K. Hoffman. M. Kelson. K. Hoffman, S. Schmidt, C. Holland. C. Haas. Homecoming 1973 will be remembered by all who participated. It will probably be remembered most for our victory over Farmer City, 28-13. During the week a Spirit Contest was held. Bicycle Races, Neck Orange Race, Kite Flying Contest, and Chain Link Contest were held. The Class of ’74 won the Class Spirit Contest. They also won the beast, legs, and kite-flying contests. The parade was longer this year than in past years. There were entries from the classes, many clubs, and the Junior High. The Freshman Float won 1st Place, with the Seniors following with 2nd. and the Jr. High with 3rd. The dance theme was “Now More Than Ever”. The couples danced to the fine music of “Bittersweet”, as Homecoming Queen Cheryl Haas reigned over the festivities. Homecoming Queen, Cheryl Haas. NOW MORE THAN EVER P. Reis K. Fyke, J. Cox, B. McCoy, B. Curtiss 29 F.C.H.S. PRESENTS . K. Zimmerman C. Herzog, J. Kinkade, L. Drucker “The Curious Savage,” an entertaining and fanciful comedy, was performed for the second time on the F.C.H.S. stage. The play was performed in 1965 and again this year as the Fairbury-Cropsey High School Fall Play. The cast was composed of 11 F-C students, with Janet Kinkade playing the lead role. In all, over 20 students were involved in the production. These students and Mr. Fuller may be commended on a job well done! 30 THE CURIOUS SAVAGE Row 1: T. Rathbun, K. Zimmerman, J. Gerber, M. Ayres, J. Kinfcade, L. DrucJcer. Row 2: K. Moulton, R, Foltz, J. Miller, V. Grandon, C. Herzog, B. Curtiss. 31 VALENTINE'S DAY BRINGS... SWEETHEART BALL 1974 was no exception for the Future Homemakers of F.C.H.S. For the fifth consecutive year the F.H.A. successfully sponsored a Sweetheart Ball. The Sweetheart Ball gives each girl an opportunity to ask her favorite sweetheart out for a memorable evening of dining, dancing, and fun. Susan Kokotek was chosen as this year’s queen from a court composed of five senior girls. Lynettc Taylor, last year’s queen, was on hand to crown the new queen. D. lfft S. Kokotek J. Huber V. Holland Row 1: J. McCulloh, M. Ayres, Queen S. Kokotek. Row 2: D. Traub, R. Meyer, K. Metz, J. Ulfers, S. 32 Meador, S. Broguard, D. Page, B. Meistcr, D. Ifft. THE QHOW GOES ON L. Ziegenhorn, D. Traub—Vocal Winners This year there was some question as to whether or not the Fifteenth Annual Math Club Top Teen Talent Show would take place. Due to illness, the club was minus the guidance of club sponsor Mr. Melvin. However, the Math Club members worked hard and dedicated the show to their devoted sponsor. Grand Champion of the show was the novelty group “Converse Timmy and the Big Apple” of Chcnoa. Fairbury students captured First places in the vocal and musical group competiton. J. Oprondek, P. Kelson, W. Sparks Fairbury Transit Authority 33 34 T. Rathbun, B. Curtiss, B. Curtiss, V. Grandon, J. Holforty, R. Foltz, J. Kinkade, T. Rothenberger, G. Lehmann, P. Piercy. D. Isaacs, P. Schroeder, G. Taylor, R. Metz. D. Pepper, K. Moulton, R. Foltz, W. Russell. “Auntie Marne” was presented as the FCHS spring play. The play, a musical comedy, is based on the novel by Patrick Dennis. The play was a great success on Broadway and has now been made into a motion picture. Many long hours of hard work went behind the FHCS production of “Auntie Marne.” Over fifty students and faculty members were involved with the play. Mr. Fuller, who has been director of FC plays for many years, deserves credit for another successful production. J. Kinkade Auntie Marne. STUDENTS PRESENT. . . AUNTIE MAME CAST Valla Grandon Randy Meador Bill Curtiss Julie Holforty Kevin Mowery Greg Taylor Terry Rothenberger Richard Foltz Janet Kinkade Carl Herzog Wesley Russell Debbie Pepper Steve Metz Debbie Isaacs Becky Ulfers Rick Metz Mitch Wharton Barbara Traub Carolyn Damcron Dennis Mowry Kathy Moulton Mark Hall Tim Rathbun Phyllis Piercy Betty Curtiss Gail Lehmann Patty Schrocder P. Piercy C. Dameron, J. Kinkade 35 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM BRINGS YOU AND ME The Junior-Senior Prom brought a dance, banquet, and party in honor of the Class of 1974. “You and Me” was the theme of this year’s prom. Music for the dance was provided by the group “Front Page”. The After Prom Party featured the group “Plush”, free prizes, and a magic act. The evening was enjoyed by all who participated. 36 C. McKeon, T. Kokotek, M. McKeon B. Nussbaum S. Wink, K. Hoffman. J. Tavener, M. Kelson, B. Nussbaum, J. Huber, D. Hulse, S. Haerr. 37 ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL Row 1: P. Kelson, S. Conrod, B. Curtiss. Row 2: G. Sclmi, C. Pandolfo, S. Wink, L. Maley, W. Timmons, J. Arnold, E. Heppncr. Row 3: S. Metz, J. Tavener, C. Dameron, K. Hoffman, C. Fosdick, B. Curtiss. Row 4: D. Maley, T. Rathbun, J. Oprondek, B. Nussbaum, R. Popejoy, M. Elliott, M. Hall, Mr. Mitchell. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row 1: J. Cox, B. Ulf-ers, D. Moulton, B. Traub, M. Jenkins, R. Cole, J. Huber. Row 2: S. Haerr, S. Gerber, K. Fyke, D. Hulse, M. Hornsby, K. Metz, C. Herzog, P. Kelson. Row 3: Mr. Mildred, S. Con-rod, R. Huber, K. Ifft, M. Stoncbcrger. 40 MATH CLUB Row 1: J. Oprondek, B. Ulfers, S. Hacrr, C. Herzog, P. Kelson. Row 2: G. Sclmi, C. Pandolfo, S. Wink, J. Kinkade, B. Traub, L. Matey, D. Dowling. Row 3: Mr. Melvin, G. Lehmann. C. Sands, D. Isaacs. L. Hacrr, B. Nussbaum, K. Maley, W. Sparks. I.C.E. Row 1: J. Holforty, S. Meador, C. Walter, D. Hoffman, S. Gerber, R. Taylor, Mr. Fyke. Row 2: E. Zchr, C. Dameron, J. Ricketts, D. Russell, J. Miller, B. Rathbun, L. Fazio, D. Moulton, B. Wilson. Row 3: M. Hall, R. Sullcns, J. Johnson, D. Crabtree, T. Schahrer, C. Ruther, J. Stiver, K. Ward, D. Aberle. Row 4: G. Cook, T. Aberle. K. Huber, J. McKeon, C. Coleman. C. Cole, P. Kelson, R. Popejoy, T. Askew. F.H.A. Row 1: P. Runyon, S. Schahrer, W. Timmons, J. Abcrle, M. Meehan, M. Bcsgrove, Mrs. Fagot. Row 2: D. Lawrence, A. Meister, N. Broquard. L. Abel, J. Friedman, M. Knapp, C. Fosdick, D. Page, B. Coleman. Row 3: D. Friedman, D. Ifft, P. Buchanan, V. Vail, K. Hoffman, S. Meador, K. Moulton, P. Meador, J. Bruns, Row 4: K. Hoffman, T. Henning, E. Steidinger, P. Wells, D. Bazzcll, J. Newlin, T. Ricketts, D. Traub, P. Runyon. Row 5: L. Cole, A. Meister, B. Surbcr, K. Metz. S. Metz, C. Walter, D. Traub. V. Steidinger, T. McKeon. F.F.A. Row 1: Mr. Sprout, K. Ifft, R. Meyer, J. Ifft, J. Kilgus. Row 2: R. Steidinger, S. Bahler, M. Miller, K. Bittner, S. Broquard, J. Pick. Row 3: D. Broquard, D. Kaisner, R. Francis, M. Erdman, A. Knapp, S. Schaffer, D. Bressncr, G. Miller. 42 LETTERMEN'S CLUB Row 1: J. Kilgus, T. Aberle, M. Hall, R. Popejoy, R. Rothcnberger, R. Cole, J. Huber. Row 2: Coach Ayres, B, Nussbaum, S. Goslin, J. Ulfers, R. Doran, R. Friedman, P. Kelson, D. Maley. Row 3: M. McCue, J. Tribley, A. What-ely, S. Conrod, D. Helmers, J. Oprondek. Row 4: K. Zimmerman. R. Thompson, M. Kelson, M. Elliott, R. Meyer, M. Erdman, A. Knapp, D. Roth. Row 5: M. Reis, M. Aberle, D. Kaisner, S. Crews, T. Davis. M. Wenger, S. Metz. G.A.A. Row 1: D. Whately, D. Page, L. Wells, C. Brown, C. Schauble, Mrs. Freadhoff. Row 2: K. Volk, D. Bazzell, B. Zimmerman, D. Ifft, K. Knapp, L. Abel, N. Broquard, Row 3: T. Henning, D. Hall, B. Friedman, G. Runyon, K. Denham, M. McKeon, R. Holland. 43 TRACKETTES Row 1: J. Arnold, L. Maley, D. Dowling, M. Lorch, N. Fyke. Row 2: T. Williams, A. Wince, J. McCullough, L. Haerr, P. Elliott, J. Runyon, D. Isaacs, M. Jenkins, T. Cange. Row 3: P. Runyon, J. Magee, G. Hall, K. Fyke, D. Traub, C. Sands, J. Cox. S. Haerr, M. McKeon, G. Lehmann. LIBRARY CLUB Clockwise from the top: S. Kokotek, P. Meador, G. Runyon, Miss Wrench, R. Wager, M. Runyon, J. Schmidt, D. Whately. 44 CHORUS Row 1: Mrs. Mosier, J. Runyon, C. Pandolfo, S. Wink, B. Traub, P. Piercy, D. Hoffman, K. Fyke. Row 2: S. Paul, J. Singer, D. Goad, L. Zicgenhorn, B. Curtiss, C. Herzog, M. Whately, K. Mowry, M. Anderson, J. Friedman, J. Zimmerman, J. Aberlc, D. Abbey, J. Hoffman, L. Doran. Row 3: B. Lawson, R. Niesmann, P. Schroeder, V.Grandon, R. Foltz, W. Russell, J. Kinkade, E. Newnam, T. Williams, R. Meador, K. Zimmerman, J. Lawless, D. Vedder, K. Moulton, M. Bes-grove, S. Schahrer. Row 4: C. Pickett, K. Hoffman, S. Honegger, B. Ulfers, A. Whately, S. Conrad, T. Koehl, R. Metz, S. Metz, B. McCoy, B. Curtiss, M. Jenkins, K. Hoffman, J. Walters, D. Ellis, P. Kafer, J. Magee, J. Arnold. 45 BAND Front Row: C. Herzog, G. Runyon, J. Schmid, T. Rathbun. 2nd Row: K. Moulton, L. Thompson, L. Munz, D. Gerdes, M. Mc-Reynolds, J. Frederick, N. Fyke, M. Convis, B. Zimmerman, R. Meador, J. Runyon, J. McCulloh, D. Pepper, L. Eymann, K. Grace. 3rd Row: S. Huber, S. Holforty, N. Broquard, V. Holland, L. Fazio, D. Traub, W. Russell, B. Munz, M. Wenger, G. Nuss-baum, M. Anderson, K. Fyke, L. Huette, J. Tavener, M. Lorch, S. Huctte, L. Abel, M. Wells. 4th Row: L. Haerr, D. Traub, B. Coleman, P. Dawson, B. Curtiss, S. Wessels, M. Jenkins, G. Selmi, D. Steidinger, D. Rabe, D. Broquard, C. Ward, M. Maynard, S. Weber, M. Walker, B. Curtiss, D. Friedman, A. Orth, T. Ziller, C. Casson, C. Fosdick. K. Smith, K. Volk. 5th Row: M. Mc-Broom, C. Tavener, E. Newnam, B. Surber, T. Schahrer, R. Foltz, R. Metz, D. Studebaker, D. Helmers, T. Mowry, R. Huber, B. McCoy, S. Metz, M. Aberle, J. lfft, M. Whately, L. Surber, T. Kokotck, M. McKeon, M. Lorch, M. Runyon, R. Thompson. 6th Row: N. Borngasser, C. Sands, B. Friedman, P. Kafer, S. Honegger, M. Kennedy. 7th Row: D. Lawrence, G. Reis, K. Zimmerman. T. Rathbun. R. White, C. Haas. P. Rolf, J. Arnold. J. Cox, P. Runyon, K. Bazzcll. C. Brown, J. Magee, C. Haas, P. Schroeder, C. Eymann, C. Dameron, C. Sullens, D. Vedder, K. Zimmerman, J. Her. “The kids from Illinois’’—an assembly sponsored by the band. 46 FLAG CORPS Flag Corps: C. Haas, P. Rolf, J. Arnold, J. Cox, J. Magee, C. Haas, P. Schroeder, C. Eymann. TARTARETTES Front Row: J. Iler, K. Zimmerman, K. Zimmerman, D. Lawrence, C. Eymann. Second Row: G. Reis, C. Haas, P. Schroeder, D. Vedder, C. Dameron, C. Sullens. Back Row: R. White, J. Arnold, J. Cox, J. Magee, C. Haas, T. Rathbun. 48 QTAGE BAND Front Row: B. Friedman, N. Fyke, L. Huette, B. Surber, B. Curtiss. Middle Row: R. Foltz, M. Jenkins, M. Ander son, M. Aberle, D. Traub, C. Sands. Back Row: M. Wenger, M. Walker, P. Dawson, B. Curtiss, B. Munz. COLOR GUARD Left to Right: M. Wells, K. Moulton, S. Huber, P. Runyon, K. Bazzell, C. Brown, L. Haerr, K. Volk, K. Grace 49 ATHLETICS X—COUNTRY A new interscholastic sport at FCHS this year was cross country. The cross country team was organized by Mr. Miller and Mr. Drengwitz. Its purpose was to involve boys not out for football in a fall sport to help condition them for basketball or track. Two duel meets, three triangular meets, and the district meet made up the schedule of the eleven-man cross country team. In the district meet at Kankakee, they competed against approximately 120 other runners. Keith Zimmerman placed 38th., Tim Rath 84th, and Larry Thompson 94th. Row 1: T. Rath, L. Thompson, K. Zimmerman, G. Miller, S. Payne. Row 2: Mr. Drengwitz, D. Buchanan, R. Convis, R. Meyer, M. Elliott, D. Surber, S. Conrod. Row 1: Coach Beyer, D. Taylor, R. Meador, D. Broguard. D. Steidinger. C. Ziller, B. Friedman. Row 2: R. Roy, K Elliott, L. Grace, M. Elliojt, T. Koehl, J. Ortega, S. Schmidt. Row 3: B. Goad, J. Haas. T. Rathbun, C. Burgess, R. Peters. M. Walker. M. Lorch. M. Vaughan. FRESH.-SOPH. GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE SCORES FRESHMAN TEAM El Paso 6 Fairbury 22 Lexington 14 Fairbury 10 Oct a via 27 Fairbury 0 LeRoy 12 Fairbury 0 SOPHOMORE TEAM Leroy 6 Fairbury 12 Gibson City 12 Fairbury 8 Fisher 28 Fairbury 20 Octavia 0 Fairbury 36 Mahomet 3 Fairbury 0 The Freshman Football Team, under the watchful eye of Coach Beyer, compiled a 2-2 record this season The Sophomore Team completed the season 2-3. Mr. Jeffries was the coach for the Sophomore Team. The Freshman and Sophomore Teams provide a chance for players to learn fundamentals and style to be used at the varsity level. The records achieved by these teams is not indicative of the experience gained by these Freshman and Sophomore players. Junior Varsity Games 53 Row 1: Coach Ayres, M. Hall, T. Abcrle, R. Doran, R. Friedman, R. Cole, B. Nussbaum, P. Kelson. Row 2: Coach Johnson, S. Goslin, J. Pick, J. Kilgus, D. Maley, J. Oprondek, R. Rothenberger, K. Hoffman. Row 3: Coach Jeffries, J. Ulfers, M. Kelson, C. Friant, D. Roth, T. Davis, F. McPherson, D. Lawrence, J. VanNote, M. White. Row 4: Coach Beyer, R. Ricketts, S. Metz, M. Wenger, A. Whately, M. Wharton, S. Crews, A. Knapp, J. Tribley. Row 5: Mr. Kilgus, C. Lindsay. D. Mowry, M. Erdman, R. Vedder, M. Whately, H. Brogan, J. Wilburn, D. Kaisner, Mr. Joda, J. Stiver, T. Rothenberger. LIFE IS SHARING “When a football team has the community behind them they’ve got a lot going for them, because there’s unity in community. Unity has “U” and “I” in it and when “you” and “I” get behind the FCHS Tartar Football team good things happen.” Good things did happen this year to the FCHS Varsity Football team. Under the leadership of first-year varsity coach, John Ayres, the Tartars shared first place in the Sangamon Valley Conference. The Tartars finished the season 7-2, with a 6-2 conference record. Fairbury-Cropsey had several players picked as “All-Conference” choices. Those chosen to the “Defensive Team” were: Mark Hall, Tony Aberle, Jeff Kilgus, and Mike Kelson. On the “Offensive Team Mark Hall, Rick Rothenberger, and Jeff Kilgus were chosen. Mark Hall had the honor of being named to both the offensive and defensive teams. Jeff Kilgus and Mark Hall were named to the CHICAGO DAILY NEWS “Little All-State Team.” Hopefully, next year and in years to come, “you” and “I” will again be loyal FCHS Tartar Football fans and will be able to watch the Tartars post a record even better than 1973’s 7-2 record. 54 Row 1: B. Cook, P. Reis, R. Doran, J. Gerber, N. Harris, G. Hofmann. Row 2: M. Hall, B. Nussbaum, A. Whatcly, K. Hoffman, M. Reis. R. Rothenbcrger. Row 3: R. Cole, R. Roy, J. Oprondek, M. Kelson. R. Vedder, Coach Ayres. 9-5 RECORD FOR FIRST YEAR WRESTLERS The first season for wrestling at FCHS could be classified as a success. The Tartars posted a 9-5 record. Coach Ayres led the team to 4th place in the Flanagan Tourney, 7th in the SVC Tourney, 2nd in the district, and 4th at sectional. One wrestler, Rick Rothenberger, qualified for the state tournament. Row 1: M. Hornsby, A. Meister, B. Rathbun, K. Smith. Row 2: K. Metz. R. Taylor, S. Haerr, E. Heppner, Mrs. Freadhoff. LOVE” THAT GAME For the first time in the history of the Fairbury-Cropsey High School athletic department, a girls’ tennis team was born. Under the patient leadership of Mrs. Freadhoff, nine enthusiastic participants practiced daily in order to play in four matches. As with every new sport that is started, it takes a few years to get going; hence, the team finished with a 1-3 record and have high hopes for next year! Wow, what form! A. Meister exhibits her backhand. 57 Row 1: L. Thompson, K. Elliott, M. Lorch, L. Grace, C. Ziller. Row 2: T. Koehl, T. Rath, B. McDonald, D. Steidinger, M. Elliott, D. Broguard, Coach Drengwitz. FRESHMAN TEAM SCORES Fairbury 41 Fairbury 68 Fairbury 55 Fairbury 50 Fairbury 51 Fairbury 77 Fairbury 67 Fairbury 28 Fairbury 62 Fairbury 63 Fairbury 51 Fairbury 56 Fairbury 42 Fairbury 64 Fairbury 95 Forrest 48 Saybrook 43 Dwight 51 Oct a via 76 Odell 32 Saunemin 48 Central Catholic 82 Gibson City 58 Lexington 66 Octavia 70 Odell 42 Dwight 48 Chenoa 38 Saybrook 52 Saunemin 55 YOUTHFUL TARTARS The underclassman basketball season was a success again this year. Mr. Drengwitz, the first year Freshman coach, and Mr. Beyer, the Sophomore coach, can be pleased with the way the season went. The Freshmen finished 9-6, while the Sophomore Team ended 12-9. The Freshmen and Sophomores combined to take third place in the SVC Fresh.-Soph. tournament. The skills these players have acquired will be essential for playing basketball at the varsity level in future years. Row 1: L. Grace, S. Payne, T. Koehl, P. McCue, D. Roth, G. Miller, M. Elliott, C. Lindsay. Row 2: Coach Beyer, B. McDonald, T. Davis, M. Erdman, M. White, T. Rath, Coach Drengwitz. ACQUIRE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TEAM SCORES Fairbury 45 Fairbury 58 Fairbury 61 Fairbury 47 Fairbury 54 Fairbury 50 Fairbury 34 Fairbury 53 Fairbury 78 Fairbury 43 Fairbury 63 Fairbury 48 Fairbury 51 Fairbury 64 Fairbury 62 Fairbury 66 Fairbury 60 Fairbury 62 Fairbury 70 Fairbury 59 Fairbury 83 Clifton 50 Gibson City 64 Chenoa 53 Farmer City 61 Forrest 56 Bellflower 29 Melvin 51 Saybrook 55 Leroy 43 Chatsworth 74 Mahomet 58 Eureka 53 Fisher 47 Argent a 51 Oct avia 56 Deland 64 Heyworth 50 Forrest 56 Deland 61 Mahomet 69 Saybrook 63 L. Grace, M. Erdman 59 D. Surber, R. Friedman First-year basketball coach Don Miller had the painful job of rebuilding the Tartar Varsity Basketball Team. This year the Tartars ended the season 4-19. This record is not indicative of the skills, experience, and pride acquired by these players. With only two members of the 1974 squad being lost to graduation. Coach Miller and his team arc looking forward to next year’s season. D. Roth J. Huber Row 1: Coach Miller, Coach Drengwitz, Coach Beyer. Row 2: J. Haas, S. Payne, G. Miller, S. Conrod, J. Ulfers, M. Erdman, J. Huber, R. Friedman, D. Surber, T. Davis, M. Elliott, S. Metz, D. Roth, S. Crews, Mr. Joda. 60 VOLLEYBALL Row 1: C. Fosdick, D. Hall, K. Maley. Row 2: A. Meister, R. Taylor, L. Surber, E. Hepp-ner. Row 3: L. Ziegenhorn, K. Fyke, N. Borngasser, C. Ward. B. McCoy, S. Haerr, D. Wesscls, M. Jenkins. GIRLS' ATHLETICS TRACK Row 1: C. Casson, M. Convis, W. Timmons, C. Brown. Row 2: C. Fosdick, M. Kennedy, L. Henning, B. Rathbun, K. Hoffman, V. Vail, D. Friedman. Row 3: D. Wesscls, S. Honegger, S. Huber, C. Ward. B. Brown, A. Meister, D. Bazzell, N. Borngasser. 61 GOLFERS SET TWO RECORDS Lett I right: Mr. Fyke. I). Helmers, P. Kelson, I). Helmers, I. Sparks, I). jEEjj«;,£ Honegger. T. Davis The 1974 Golf Team had a rewarding season. They played 17 matches, winning 11. This record placed them 3rd in the Sangamon Valley Conference Tournament. Two new records were set by the team. An individual record was set by senior Paul Kelson, who shot a competitive 38 for 9 holes. A team record was set by Kelson, Sparks, Honegger, and Dennis Helmers. They shot a team score of 162 on the home course. Since the team is only losing 2 seniors. Coach Fyke expects to have a good, solid squad next year. G. Nussbaum 63 R. Huber TRACK TEAM 8ET8 FIVE RECORDS R. Ricketts D. Friedman Row 1: S. Conrod, R. Peters, L. Thompson, J. Oprondek, M. Whately, C. Friant, M. Hall, B. Nussbaum, D. Kaisner, D. Friedman, C. Lindsay, R. Cole. Row 2: Coach Ayres, M. Lorch, K. Zimmerman, T. Schahrer, J. Cottrell, P. Reis, J. Haas, J. Pick, 64 M. Erdman, G. Taylor, S. Goslin, S. Broquard, R. Popejoy, M. Kelson, M. Reis, F. McPherson, R. Studebaker. 1974 TRACK The 1974 Track Team produced five new records. The 440-relay (G. Taylor, M. Kelson, D. Kaisner, J. Oprondek), the triple jump (S. Conrod), 120-high hurdles (R. Ricketts), 2-mile (D. Friedman), and 330-low hurdles (D. Kaisner) were new records set. The team Finished fourth in the Ford County Track Meet. In the SVC Meet the team also finished fourth. G. Taylo M. Kelson, G. Taylor 65 Row 1: M. Wenger, B. Dameron, G. Taylor, R. Thompson, R. Roy, D. Rabe, S. Crews, B. Friedman, S. Schmidt. Row 2: J. Oprondek, L. Ifft, M. White, M. Abcrle, M. Wharton, S. Goslin, T. Davis, M. Mallon, T. Aberle, M. McCue, R. Cole, P. Reis, R. Convis, Coach Jeffries. SENIORS LEAD SQUAD TO SECOND PLACE The 1974 Tartar Baseball Squad finished the season with a 14-6 record and captured second place in the SVC with a record of 12-6. The experience and leadership of seniors, Greg Taylor, Mike Reis, Joe Oprondek, Pat Reis, and Tony Aberle contributed to the team’s success. Tony Aberle had the honor of receiving the MVP award, having the highest batting average-415, and setting a record for the most base hits—22. Greg Taylor also set a record for the most stolen bases—18. Everything considered, the season went rather well, and Coach Jeffries can be proud of the 1974 FCHS Baseball Team. 66 P. Reis CROSS COUNTRY F-C Opp. 45 Clifton 15 1-2 Leroy 3-0 Tri-Valley 2-1 Cen. Catholic 0-3 0-1-1 Tri-Valley 2-0 Green Valley 0-1-1 34 Cen. Catholic 24 0-2 Mahomet 2-0 Paxton 1-1 FOOTBALL F-C 18 Argenta Opp. 0 8 Leroy 7 7 Deland 6 28 Farmer City 13 8 Heyworth 38 36 A.B.L. 0 28 Octavia 6 18 Mahomet 0 0 Fisher 12 BASKETBALL F-C 48 Clifton Opp. 62 72 Gibson City 77 52 Chenoa 56 62 Farmer City 80 58 Forrest 75 72 Bellflower 70 75 Melvin 62 51 Deland 85 49 St. Anne 87 63 Lostant 67 63 Saybrook 74 73 Leroy 74 50 Chatsworth 92 33 Mahomet 64 50 Seneca 62 54 Gardner 63 64 Eureka 70 61 Fisher 80 75 Argenta 73 64 Octavia 71 73 He yworth 69 54 Forrest 80 48 Octavia 59 WRESTLING F-C 18 Eureka Opp. 46 39 Chenoa 20 45 El Paso 18 52 El Paso 9 40 Chenoa 27 49 Green Valley 9 18 Reed Custer 42 21 Cen. Clifton 33 39 Reed Custer 22 15 Gibson City 35 48 Roanoke 14 45 Flanagan 18 43 Octavia 18 18 Flanagan 46 68 GOLF F-C Vi Opp. 241 Watseka 212 224 Odell 285 El Paso 232 175 Dwight 167 177 Leroy 174 177 Savbrook 209 174 Pontiac 170 190 Paxton 238 162 Leroy 180 Gibson City 172 228 Gibson City 221 Farmer City 225 TRACK Wins over: Octavia Dwight Forrest Chatsworth BASEBALL F-C Opp. 7 Chenoa 4 3 Leroy 9 2 Leroy 0 7 Gibson City 5 6 Saybrook 1 12 Mahomet 0 4 Fisher 5 11 Saybrook 1 5 Heyworth 0 10 Fisher 6 0 Heyworth 1 12 Argenta 0 12 Argenta 2 2 Mahomet 1 0 Octavia 10 13 Octavia 11 8 Farmer City 18 9 Farmer City 13 9 Deland 0 9 Deland 0 GIRL’S ATHLETICS Tennis F-C Opp. 2 Dwight 5 1 Dwight 6 2 Gibson City 4 4 Wateska 2 Volleyball Team A 0-2 Dwight 2-0 2-0 Dwight 0-2 1-2 Wilmington 2-1 Team B 0-2 Dwight 2-0 1-2 Dwight 2-1 2-0 Wilmington 0-2 Track 59 Gibson City 53 62 Chenoa 24 32 Mahomet 66 Leroy 42 Farmer City 50 Argenta 18 Fisher 6 Deland 5 Octavia 5 69 Varsity: J. Lawless, S. Wink, K. Malcy, D. Abbey, B. Rathbun. CHEERLEADERS D. Abbey Junior Varsity; Bottom, L. Maley; Middle, D. Dowling, P. Elliott, J. Aberle; Top, C. Tavener. 70 J. Aberle CLASSES FRESHMEN FALL Laurie Abel Mike Anderson Kathy Bazzell Melody Besgrove Nancy Borngasscr Dennis Brogan David Broquard Nancy Broquard Darlene Bruckcr Karen Bryant Dave Buchanan Peggy Buchanan Carter Burgess Jan Butler Cathy Casson Lorri Cole Becky Coleman Randy Convis Brian Cook Karen Denham Gary Doran Lori Doran Kirk Elliott Matthew Elliott INTO THE ROUTINE Class Officers are: Becky McCoy, Kirk Elliott, Kim Hoffman, Matt Walker. 73 Dawn Ellis Jeff Faw Carol Fosdick LuAnn Foster Robert Francis Douglas Friant Brian Friedman Curtis Friedman Debbie Friedman The Freshmen began their exciting high school life with much enthusiasm. Their float, “Victory is Born,” won first place in the homecoming parade. They were also in the three-way tic for second place in the Spirit Contest. Kim Hoffman was the Freshman attendant with Steve Schmidt as her escort. At the beginning of the school year the Freshmen elected their capable leaders: Becky McCoy, President; Kirk Elliott, Vice-President; Kim Hoffman, Secretary; and Matt Walker, Treasurer. They were represented in Student Council by Kim Hoffman, Todd Koehl, Tim Rathbun, and Carol Fosdick. The Freshman are looking forward to their future years in high school. Absent when photos were taken: Larry Ingram, Mike Potter, Tim Pickett, Donna Stoncberger, James Stewart, Terry Taulbee. FRESHMEN CONFORM V Charles Hackler Nathan Harris LuAnne Headley Teresa Heinrich Lori Henning Janice Hoffman Kim Hoffman Sarah Holforty Sally Honegger Jay Gadberry Dennis Gerdes Bill Goad Lew Grace Terry Gray John Haas 74 Right about there, Nancy, says Mr. Hammitt. TO HIGH SCHOOL LIFE Barb Lawson Chuck Lindsay Mike Lorch Twila Mallon Viola Kay Marcia Kennedy Kanda Knapp Marjie Knapp Todd Koehl Celeste Kuhring Theresa .McKeon Maureen Me Reynolds Randy Meador Mary Anne Meehan Rick Metz Julie ne Miller Linda Margherio Diane Mattingly Melody McBroom Becky McCoy Bob McDonald 75 Marvin Miller Kevin Mowery Dennis Mo wry Bill Munz Jose Ortega Ron Peters Susan Roth Richard Roy Sue Schahrer Steve Schmidt Brenda Scurlock Denise Scurlock Jay Sparks 76 B. Munz “hams” it up. SOPHOMORES OBTAIN SURE FOOTING The Sophomores started their year, determined to make it a memorable one. Student Council members for the Sophomore class were: Lisa Maley, Betty Curtiss, Wendy Timmons, and Julie Arnold. Their Class was led by Mark Aberle—President, Mike Wenger—Vice-President, Nancy Fyke—Secretary, and Betty Curtiss—Treasurer. In the Homecoming activities the Sophomores were tied in a 3-way tie for 2nd place in the Class Spirit Contest. Homecoming attendant was Betty Curtiss, and her escort was Mike Wenger. Absent when photos were taken: Homer Gonzales and Greg Miller. Julie Aberle Mark Aberle The class officers: Mark Aberle, Betty Curtiss, Mike Wenger, and Nancy Fyke. June Allen Julie Arnold Keith Bahler Steve Bahler Lisa Baltz Keith Bittner Dennis Bressner Howard Brogan Sam Broquard Charlene Brown Don Brown Tim Brucker June Bruns Howard Bryant Theresa Cange Jerry Cottrell Betty Curtiss Barry Dameron Tim Davis Debbie Dowling Lori Drucker Lynn Eaton Pam Elliott Mark Erdman Linda Eymann Joan Frederick Charles Friant Brenda Friedman S. Broquard “keeps on trucking.” Nancy Fyke Gary Gauger Diane Gerdes Donna Goad Mary Grosshans Linda Haerr Gina Hall Dale Helmers Dan Hodges Donna Hoffman E VC June Friedman Julie Furter 79 Greg Hofmann Doug Honegger Jay Huette Sharon Huette Linda Hulse Jeff Ifft Janice Her Debbie Isaacs Don Kaisner Alvin Knapp Kirby Knapp Toni Kokotek David Lawrence Debbie Lawrence Phyllis Lawrence Patsey Long Julie Magee Lisa Maley Marion Maynard Pat McCue D. Helmers and tuba. L. Eymann, P. Rolf, and J. Magee enjoy a laugh. SOPHOMORES FIND LIFE EVEN MORE HECTIC Janice McCulloh Michelle McKeon Frank McPherson Keith Meints Eugene Miller Doug Moore Rick Moser Julie Newlin Rita Niesmann Greg Nussbaum Susan Paul Steve Payne Bobbi Perkins Marta Pettyjohn Jerry Pick Derek Rabe Tammy Rathbun Geri Reis Randy Ricketts Tammy Ricketts 81 Tina Streib Ron Studebaker Carol Sulle ns Brenda Surber Barbara Teubel Wendy Timmons DiAnn Traub Jeff VanNote Randy Vedder Cynthia Walter Mike Wenger Sandy Wessels Mitch Wharton Mike Whately Mike White Jay me Wilburn Rhonda Wilburn Charles Williams Tammy Williams Alicia Wince Diane Zehr Bob Ziegenhorn Teri Ziller Barb Zimmerman 83 Roger Aaron Julie Abbey David Aberle Tom Askew Debbie Bazzell Greg BesGrove Judy Bull John Carter Joni Casson Steve Conrod Margaret Convis Steve Crews The class officers: Mike Kelson, Jeanne Tavener, Kristi Hoffman, Sally Wink. Carolyn Dameron Mark Elliott Marilyn Fehr Stephen Flint David Friedman 84 JUNIORS BEGIN ANOTHER YEAR AT FCHS Connie Hus Maria Heinrich Jeff Henning Carl Herzog The Juniors began an exciting and memorable year by electing their class officers: President-Mike Kelson, Vice-President—Jeanne Tavener, Secretary —Kristi Hoffman, and Treasurer—Sally Wink. Representing the Junior class on Student Council were Ray Popejoy, Mark Elliott, Sally Wink, and Jeanne Tavener. The Juniors helped make Homecoming exciting by being in a 3-way tie for 2nd place in the Class Spirit Contest, and working diligently to produce a float with the slogan “Push’em on Down the Line, Tartars.” Class attendant was Kristi Hoffman and her escort was Mike Kelson. Absent when photos were taken: Bill Singer and Mike Stonebcrger. Diane Hoffman Ken Hoffman Kristi Hoffman Gary Hofmann Julie Holforty Robin Holland Vickie Holland Delores Hornsby Ray Huber 85 Steve Metz Roger Meyer Gary Moser Alma Meister Anna Meister Bill Metz Sherri Metz Karen Maley Rick Maurer Mark McCue Charlie McKeon Peggy Meador Ross Huber Keith Ifft Leon Ifft Bob Kaisner Mike Kelson Janet Kinkade Paul Schaffer Tom Schahrer Joyce Schmid Ernie Schove Patty Schroeder Elaine Slagel Ray Popejoy Dana Rabe Gail Runyon Pam Runyon Wayne Runyon 87 Bill Slayton Kay Smith Kim Smith Wendy Sparks Mark Steffen Drum major C. Herzog. Ron Thompson Barb Traub Jim Tribley Becky Ulfers John Ulfers Easter Sullens David Surber Jill Stiver Dale Studebaker 88 Mike Vansickle Gail Vaughan Kathy Volk Karyn Wagenseller JUNIORS ENJOY A — Don Walter MOST MEMORABLE YEAR G. Vaughan, J. Abbey, and S. Wink seem to think something is funny. Rhonda White Sally Wink Linda Ziegenhorn Jeannie Zimmerman Julie Walter Connie Wells Dennis Wells Patty Wells Karen Wenger Art Whately As we acquire more knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible but more mysterious. —A. Schweitzer mm SENIORS LIFE is a journey- seniors MAP OUT FUTURES. MTS LEFT FOR SENIORS W 38 37 36 35 W 33 32 3J 30 212827 26 25 2+ 23 22 21 20 11 8 17 6 15 ¥ 3 12 II 10 1 8 7 b 5 H 3 2 1 We are going— Heaven knows where we arc going We'll know we’re there. We will get there — Heaven knows how we will get there We know we will. It will be hard we know— And the road will be muddy and rough. but we’ll get there Heaven knows how we will get there. We know we will. Sol Amarfio and Osibisa 92 Senior Class Officers: S. Haerr, Treasurer: J. Huber. Vice President: B. Nussbaum. President: D. Hulse. Secretary. Dawn R. Abbey Sue A. Abel Anthony W. Aberle Duane A. Aberle Denise L. Bess Bonnie S. Brown Brenda J. Brown Joy L. Butler Clifford F. Cole Richard E. Cole Christopher B. Coleman Gregory D. Cook Judith A. Cox E. Denise Crabtree Janet L. Curl William M. Curtiss Paul M. Dawson John L. Dohman Randall J. Doran Cindy L. Eymann Lori J. Fazio Richard A. Foltz Randy L. Friedman Karen R. Fyke James M. Gerber John K. Gerber Sandra K. Gerber Cheryl A. Haas Susan R. Haerr 94 Learn Live Hope a quick nap T. Aberle sneaks in during typing. Loretta A. Huette Deborah S. Hulse Daniel G. Ifft David A. Ifft Debbie J. Janssen Marsha A. Jenkins Jeannette E. Johnson Paul J. Kelson Jeffery D. Kilgus 96 from yesterday, for today, for tomorrow Brian J. Koehl Judy L. Lawless MaLinda L. Lorch Michael D. Mallon Susan M. Kokotek Gail M. Lehmann Dale C. Maley James M. McKeon 97 Sandra L. Meador Benjamin A. Mcister Kathy L. Metz Joyce E. Miller Paul E. Moser Debra A. Moulton Robert C. Nussbaum Joseph Oprondek Diane E. Page 98 Michael E. Page Claude A. Pandolfo Patty A. Perkins Clarice M. Pickett Cindy A. Rathbun John N. Rathbun Rebecca L. Rathbun Michael W. Reis Patrick J. Reis J. Curl P. Perkins J. Rathbun J. Lawless C. Pandolfo Candy K. Ruther Doris K. Scherr Gianluca Selmi Cathy L. Steidinger Trudy A. Streib Richard A. Sullens Gregory L. Taylor Debra S. Traub David E. Tredennick Deborah K. Vedder Donald A. Vernia Carol A. Walter Only one thing matters—that wherever we go and however we go, we hear the music of life. Kathy R. Ward Kenneth E. Wenger Debra A. Whately Robert J. Wilson P. Dawson A. Edward Zehr Michael W. Ziller Kathy L. Zimmerman Keith J. Zimmerman GRADUATION 1974 Graduation 1974 brought a change in the commencement program. Featured speakers at graduation included class members Bill Curtiss, student body president; Debbie Moulton, salu-tatorian: Marsha Jenkins, valedictorian; and Bob Nussbaum, class president. Besides diplomas being presented at graduation, various class members were cited for outstanding achievement. The motto chosen by the Class of 1974 was “Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced” by James Baldwin. Class colors were green and gold and the class flower was a yellow rose. The Class of 1974 has come a long way these past four years, and in future years it is hoped they will always remember their days at FCHS. Class of 1974 103 CONGRATULATIONS ABBEY, Dawn: Choir 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Class Officer 1,3; Homecoming Court 1,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. ABEL, Sue: Choir 1,2; Newspaper 1; F.T.A. 1;G.A.A. 1,2. ABERLE, Duane: Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 1. ABERLE, Tony: Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 1,2,3,4; l.C.E. 4. BESS, Denise: Choir 1,2; Yearbook 3; Newspaper 2; G.A.A. 1; Trackcttes 2. BROWN, Bonnie: Girls’ Track 4; Yearbook 3; F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 2. BROWN, Brenda: F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1. BUTLER, Joy: G.A.A. 1. CANGE, Jeanninc. COLE, Cliff: Basketball 1; Football 1; l.C.E. 3,4. COLE, Rick: Basketball 2,3; Football 2,3.4; Wrestling 4; Track 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Math Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. COLEMAN. Chris: F.F.A. 1; l.C.E. 3,4. COOK, Greg: Basketball 1,2; l.C.E. 4; Math Club 2. COX, Judy: Band 1,2,3,4; Tartarettes 2,3,4; Flag Corps 3,4; Color Guard 1; Yearbook 1,2,3,4; Math Club 2,3; G.A.A. l,2;Track-ettes 2,3,4. CRABTREE, Denise: Band 1,2; Student Council 1; F.H.A. 1; l.C.E. 3. CURL, Janet: Choir 2,3; Yearbook 1,4; Cheerleader 1,2. CURTISS, Bill: Football 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Newspaper 3,4; Student Council 4; Class Officer 3: Math Club 2,3,4. DAWSON. Paul: Band 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2. DOHMAN, John: Basketball 1; Football l;Golf 1.2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. DORAN, Randy: Basketball 1,2; Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 4; Golf 1; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. EYMANN, Cindy: Band 1,2,3,4; Tartarettes 1,2,3,4; Flag Corps 4; Dramatics 3; Student Council 1; Homecoming Court 4; G.A.A. 1. FAZIO, Lori: Band 1,2,3,4; l.C.E. 4. FOLTZ, Richard: Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Math Club 2,3. FRIEDMAN, Randy: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3: Lettermen’s Club 3,4. FYKE, Karen: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3.4; F.T.A. 2.3,4; Math Club 2,3; Girls’ Volleyball 4: Trackcttes 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2. GERBER, Jim: Football 1,2; Band 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 1,2; F.F.A. 1. GERBER, John: Football 1,2; Wrestling 4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3; Lettermen’s Club 1,2; F.F.A. 1; l.C.E. 3; Jets 1; Basketball Manager 1,2. GERBER, Sandy: Dramatics 3; Class Officer 1.3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; l.C.E. 3,4; Math Club 2; National Honor Society 4; G.A.A. 1. HAAS, Cheryl: Band 1,2,3,4; Tartarettes 2,3,4; Flag Corps 2,3,4; Color Guard 1; Yearbook 2; Student Council 3; Homecoming Court 3,4. HAERR, Susan: Girls’ Tennis 4; Girls’ Volleyball 4; Band 1,2; Yearbook 2,3,4; Class Officer 4; Math Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Trackettes 2,3.4. HALL, Darlene: F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Volleyball 4. HALL, Mark: Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; l.C.E. 4. HEINRICH, Dana: Baseball 2. HELMERS, Dennis: Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1; Golf 1,2,3.4; Class Officer 3; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. HEPPNER, Erika: Girls’ Tennis 4. Band 1,2; Yearbook 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Math Club 2,3: Girls’ Volleyball 4. HORNSBY, Marsha: Girls’ Tennis 4; G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 4. HUBER, Jim: Basketball 1,2,4; Football 1,4; Golf 2; Class Officer 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Math Club 2,4; National Honor Society 4. HUBER, Keith: Newspaper 2; l.C.E. 4; Math Club 2,3. HUETTE, Loretta: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3; Yearbook 1,2; Class Officer 2; Homecoming Court 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Math Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3. HULSE, Debbie: Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Class Officer 4; Math Club 2: National Honor Society 4. IFFT, Dan: F.F.A. 1,2.3,4. IFFT, David: Math Club 2. JANSSEN, Debbie: F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 3. JENKINS, Marsha: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Math Club 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Trackcttes 2,3,4; Girls’ Volleyball 4. JOHNSON, Jeannette: Band 1,2; l.C.E. 4; G.A.A. 1. KELSON, Paul: Basketball 1; Football 3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3.4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; l.C.E. 4; Math Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. KILGUS, Jeff: Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. CLASS OF 74 KOEHL, Brian: Basketball 1,2; Math Club 2. KOKOTEK, Susan: Yearbook 4; Sweetheart Ball Court 4; F.H.A. 4; Library Club 4. LAWLESS, Judy: Tartarettes 1,2; Choir 3,4; Yearbook 1,2; Newspaper 3,4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Cheerleader 3,4. LEHMAN, Gail: Tartarettes 1,2,4; Color Guard 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Choir 3,4; Math Club 4; Trackettes 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3. LORCH, MaLinda: Band 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Math Club 2,3; Trackcttcs 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2. MALEY, Dale: Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4. MALLON, Mike: Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Baseball 4. MCKEON, Jim: Football 2; Track 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 2; I.C.E. 3,4. MEADOR, Sandy: Sweetheart Ball Court 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; I.C.E. 3,4; G.A.A. 2. MEISTER, Ben. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. METZ, Kathy: Girls’ Tennis 4; Sweetheart Ball Court 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; History Club 2. MILLER, Joyce: Dramatics 2,4; Yearbook 1,2; Newspaper 1; I.C.E. 4; G.A.A. 1,2. MOSER, Mary . Band 1,2,3; Tartarettes 2,3; Dramatics 2,3; Newspaper 2. MOSER, Paul: Football 1,2; Track 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 2. MOULTON, Debbie: F.H.A. 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4; Library Club 1; History Club 2. NUSSBAUM, Bob: Football 1,2,4; Wrestling 4; Golf 2,3; Student Council 4; Class Officer 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Math Club 3,4. OPRONDEK, Joe: Football 1,2,4; Wrestling 4; Track 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Math Club 2,3,4. PAGE, Diane: Sweetheart Ball Court 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4. PAGE, Mike: Track 1,2,3; Choir 2,3; Yearbook 3; Jets 1,2,3. PANDOLFO, Claude: Choir 4; Student Council 4; Math Club 4. PERKINS, Patty: F.H.A. 1; Math Club 3; G.A.A. 2. PICKETT, Clarice: Choir 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3. RATHBUN, Becky: Girls’ Track 4; Girls’ Tennis 4; Choir 1,2; Student Council 1; Class Officer 1; F.H.A. 1; I.C.E. 3,4; G.A.A. 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Trackettcs 2,3. RATHBUN, Cindy: Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 2. RATHBUN, John: Football 1; Golf 1; I.C.E. 4. REIS, Mike: Basketball 2,3; Football 1,2; Wrestling 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 4. REIS, Pat: Basketball 2; Football 1; Wrestling 4; Track 1,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. RHOADS, Kathy: F.H.A. 2. RICKETTS, June: Band 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Class Officer 1,2; Homecoming Court 2,4; I.C.E. 4. ROBERTS, Sandy: G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 4. ROTH, Pam: F.H.A. 1,2; I.C.E. 4. ROTHENBERGER, Rick. Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. RUNYON, Joan: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Yearbook 4; Math Club 2,3; Trackettcs 2,3,4. RUNYON, Margo: Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 1,2,3,4. RUSSELL, Donna: Band 1,2,3; I.C.E. 4; Math Club 2,3. RUTHER, Candy: Choir 1,2; I.C.E. 4; G.A.A. 1. SCHERR, Dons: Band 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2. SELM1, Gianluca: Student Council 4; Math Club 4. STEIDINGER, Cathy . Dramatics 1,2,3; Choir 1,2; Yearbook 2; Newspaper 2. STREIB, Trudy: F.H.A. 1,2. SULLENS, Rich: I.C.E. 3,4. TAYLOR, Greg: Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. TRAUB, Debbie: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Sweetheart Ball Court 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Math Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Trackettes 2,3. TREDENNICK. David: Football 1; Track 1. VEDDER, Debbie: Tartarettes 2,3,4; Color Guard 1; Dramatics 3; Choir 3,4; Yearbook 2,3; Student Council 1,3,4; Math Club 2,3; National Honor Society 4. VERNIA, Don: Wrestling 3. WALTER, Carol: I.C.E. 4; Trackettes 3. WARD, Kathy: F.H.A. 1,2; I.C.E. 4. WENGER, Kenn: Basketball 1; Football l;Golf 1; Yearbook 3; F.T.A. 3; Math Club 2,3. WHATELY, Debbie: Choir 3; Library dub 2; G.A.A. 2. WILSON, Bob: F.F.A. 1,2; I.C.E. 3,4. ZEHR, Ed: Band 1,2; I.C.E. 3,4. ZILLER, Mike: Football 2. ZIMMERMAN, Kathy: Tartarettes 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Choir 4; Yearbook 1; Newspaper 3,4; G.A.A. 1. ZIMMERMAN, Keith: Cross Country 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 4. 107 AWARDS 1974 American Legion Awards General ......................... General ......................... Band ............................ Chorus........................... DAR Award Winner.................... SAR Award Winner ................... Bausch Lomb Science Award ........ Math Award.......................... Outstanding Business Student ....... Betty Crocker Award................. John Philip Sousa Band Award........ Arion Foundation Music Award . . . . Choral Award ....................... United Nations Pilgrimmage Tour . . . John Roberts Memorial Award......... John Neil Award..................... Mark Brucker Award ................. Defensive Award .................... Offensive Lineman Award ............ Wrestling, MVP...................... Track. MVP.......................... Field. MVP.......................... Golf Award.......................... Outstanding Senior Athlete.......... Most Active G.A.A. Member........... Drama Awards First Year....................... Three Years ..................... Acting Award .................... Four Year Senior Award .......... Other Service Organization Awards: G.A.A. F.H.A. Athletic Business Library Club National Honor Society Trackcttcs Judy Cox Bob Nussbaum Debbie Huise Bill Curtiss Erika Hcppner Jim Huber Paul Kelson Paul Kelson Debbie Moulton Marsha Jenkins Bill Curtiss Richard Foltz Richard Foltz Nancy Fyke, Steve Metz, Cindy Sands Rick Cole Mark Hall Jeff Kilgus Mark Hall Rick Rothcnberger Rick Rothcnberger Keith Zimmerman Steve Conrod Dennis Helmers Mark Hall Lori Wells June Friedman Carl Herzog Janet Kinkade Bill Curtiss FAIRBURY PATR0N8 HELP SUPPORT YEARBOOK Addis Auto Parts Albee’s Service Station Beckley Service Bell, Book Candle Ben Franklin Bert’s Barber Shop Bob Nussbauni Plumbing Heating Bricker’s Drug Store Bud’s Sunoco Bushman’s Plumbing Heating Dan’s Hicksatomic Data Control Dean Williams Jewelry Dick’s Tap Dr. Alex Peros Dr. Earl H. Voigt, Optometrist Eastsidc Veterinary Clinic Fairbury Auto Company Fairbury Medical Associates Fairbury Paint Store Gamble’s Hap’s Drive-In Hoffman Tool Die Hoengger’s Co., Inc. Huber’s Clothing Hummel’s Groceries J. E. Lauraitis, Chiropractic Physician Langstaff-Moscicki Clinic McDonald’s Restaurant Montgomery Ward Moser Son Service Station Mowery’s Shoe Service Mr. G’s Flowers Gifts National Bank of Fairbury Pink Poodle Salon Rathbun’s Tap Rieger Inc. Sam Walters Sons Sav-Mor Family Discount Center The Fashion Shop The Grill Walter’s Tastee-Freez Weber’s IGA Weber’s Plumbing Heating, Inc. Young’s Music House Ziegenhorn Sons, Inc. Zimmerman’s Hardware Furniture CRIER STAFF Row 1: J. Schmid, J. Cox, D. Hulse, D. Dowling. Row 2: J. Friedman, M. Lorch, J. Curl. Row 3: S. Kokotek, L. Hulse, Mrs. Hook, D. Honegger. Row 4: E. Hep-pner, S. Haerr, L. Haerr. 'jjaepi i ‘.U3e|-| •§ ‘jaud -dopj 3 mo | J3883UOH a ‘j)ooh sipj ‘3sjnH 1 § =€ MO i IjnD f ‘ipao'j 'y | ‘ueuipauj •[ Moy '8uI|moq a ph a ‘ od f ‘pn ips f a o-a lio ddVIS H3RJ0 Life is a feeling s mai| look like a bread truck... that's uihat it is. ’I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE truckin' for Jesus 111 . . . 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