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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1983 volume:

Dedication Eugene F. Wessels, a member of the class of ’83, was taken from us on June 14, 1981. Although he is no longer physically with us, our memories of him will remain with us forever. He touched all of our lives and we each loved him in our own special way. He was a member of FFA, 4-H, the Methodist Church, MYF, and football. There is a scholarship given out at graduation in the field of agriculture which is in Eugene’s honor. His main pastimes were farming, cars, and girls, but not necessarily in that order. He was an outdoors person, and we’ll always remember his crazy sense of humor. We thank God for leaving a part of Eugene in each of our hearts. We, the Class of 1983, dedicate this yearbook in his memory. We love you, Eugene, and we will never forget you. Eugene F. Wessels “Guess now who holds thee?” — “Death,” I said. But, there, the silver answer rang “Not Death, but Love.” 3 Elizabeth Barrett Browning On Golden Pond? FCHS students are hooked on fishing! This year, for the first time, PE classes went fishing. The classes learned how to bait hooks, cast a rod and reel, and look for the best fishing spots. The largest fish was caught by Coach Gayle Shedd. 4 Top left: Troy, is this The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh ? Top middle: No, Colleen, this isn’t “Jaws ! Top right: Moby Dick”? Far left: Hey, Coach! You’ve finally caught a live one! Student Bodies Some buddies in the student body (from left to right, top to bottom): What’s so funny, Leslie Abbey? Have you heard the one about ? Smile, you’re on candid camera! Love those shoes. Val. Gotcha! Hey, mom. guess what we’re having for supper! Take a picture, it lasts longer. All we do is just sit around. 5 u Homecoming Week was perfect in every way — the weather, the parade, the game — everything! The week started with “Freckle Day” when students dotted their faces. Next was “Sweats Day” and all donned sweat suits. Following this was “Clash Day,” and of course, everyone’s clothes clashed. The week topped off with “Green and Gold Day” on Friday. The sophomore class picked up the spirit award at Friday’s extra peppy pep rally for participating the most in the week’s daily dress-up activities. The rally spotlighted Queen Wendy Zehr and King Roger Bachtold, along with other senior court members: Lisa Brown, Leanne Kafer, Kaylene Knapp, Tammy Shannon, Greg Bazzell, Danny Honegger, Jeff Kafer, and Mike Ward. Paula Van Winkle and Nelson Zehr were the freshman attendants. Sophomore attendants were Leslie Abbey and Randy Stephens, and Kendra Mutchler and Randy McCulloh were the attendants for the junior class. Following the pep assembly was the Homecoming Parade, with the theme of TV commercials. Float winners were: FFA, first; freshman class, second; and senior class, third. Bands marching in the parade were the FCHS Marching Tartars, the FCHS Alumni Band, and the Forrest-Strawn-Wing Marching Eskimos. At Friday night’s game, in a renewed rivalry between the neighboring towns, the Tartars defeated FSW, 37-12. The Homecoming dance capped the week’s activities Saturday night, with the theme, “Just Between You and Me.” The Tartars danced the night away to the music of “Starry Eye.” Homecoming week was a perfect “10.” From top to bottom, left to right: Alison Hable deeply concentrates on getting ribbon size right. Melt the Eskimos is one on many posters made by the cheerleaders to psych up the football players. Christy Marshall looked over the other side of the gym before going on. Leslie Abbey looks up to Julie Farley for once. 6 Animal House FCHS students heard the “Call of the Wild” during Homecoming festivities. From top to bottom, left to right: F C Cheerleaders get Pac-Man Fever. Bill Allonge poses for the camera. Randy McCulloh and Lori Hibsch have “no sweat” about showing their Tartar spirit. Ready? Aim! Fire!! Alumni Band members never die, they just march away. Leslie Abbey and Julie Farley decorate for the Homecoming dance. President Bill Allonge accepts the Spirit Stick for the sophomore class. Homecoming King and Queen. Roger Bachtold and Wendy Zehr, reign over the Homecoming Parade. 7 Homecoming Homecoming is a time for ‘‘Coming Home.” An alumni band and alumni fans help make the celebration complete. From left to right, top to bottom: Wendy Zehr wins the Queen’s crown. Roy Roderick loses his licorice. Roger Bachtold takes King honors. We know our team is Number One. Cheerleaders lead an all school yell. Way to go! 8 1982 From left to right, top to bottom: All the way from London, Lesley Nolan stars in the F-C parade. Band cheers for the green and gold. Rin-Tin-Tin? (No, it’s Karl Bazzell and his trusty Rusty, our mascot for the day. Royalty reign. Everybody cheer! Sitting pretty. R.C. Phone Home! Cheer, cheer, the gang's all here! David Winterland and Brian Yoder — The North Dallas 40 minus 38? Cannonball Run. 9 The Longest Yard!! A cold, windy night couldn’t stop a hot Tartar attack as the F-C team beat Homecoming rival Forrest-Strawn-Wing, 37-12. The game drew record crowds as the neighboring towns met on the gridiron, the first time in nearly a decade. With Forrest joining the Sangamon Valley Conference in 1982, the popular contest will probably become a traditional favorite. 10 Wendy Zehr and Roger Bachtold reigned over the Saturday night dance Just Between You and Me.‘ The court includes: (from left to right) Randy Stephens. Leslie Abbey. Greg Bazzel, Lisa Brown. Jeff Kafer. Kaylene Knapp. Wendy Zehr. Roger Bachtold (seated). Tina Bachtold. Andy Simon (standing former king and queen), Tammy Shannon. Mike Ward. Leanne Kafer. Danny Hon-neger, Kendra Mutchler, Randy McCulloh. Paula VanWinkle. and Nelson Zehr. 11 Strike Up The Band For the fifth straight year, the Fairbury-Cropsey Marching Tartars captured the Class C championship title. Under the directorship of Bruce and Janet Hammitt, and leadership of drum majors Lori Hibsch and Cindy Holland, the band did well at Dwight and Metamora. The season really kicked off, though, when the Tartars marched at U of I and ISU, bringing home a load of first-place trophies each time. The 1982 season awards are as follows: Dwight Harvest Days: band, 3rd; field auxiliary, 1st; field drum majors, 1st. Metamora Band Festival: field and parade band, field drum majors, field percussion, parade percussion, all 1st; field auxiliary, parade auxiliary, and parade drum major, all 2nd. University of Illinois Band Festival: Field and parade band, field drum major, field percussion, and parade drum major, all 1st; parade auxiliary, 2nd; field auxiliary and parade auxiliary, 3rd. Illinois State University State of Illinois Invitational: field band, drum major, percussion, all 1st; auxiliary, 2nd; and Class A evening finals, 4th. Once again, the Marching Tartars prove they are “top brass!” From top to bottom: Jean Ann’s song. If You Could See What I Hear. The flags do a routine to “Espana.” From top to bottom, left to right: Sax Appeal. The Little Drummer Boy ? 76 Trombones well, almost. The Music Man. “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”? Clash of the ‘Tubas’”! Play it again. Chris! “Can’t Stop the Music”! vr, B t Fast Times At FC High There are fast times and fun-lovin’ folks at F-C High. (From top, left to right): Consumer Ed class isn’t really all that tough, right Randy Stephens? A merry Kim Merideth smile! So you finally declared peace,” huh. Mr. Evelsizer and Mark Doran? What’s wrong, Glen Hofmann, did ya flunk your test? Lisa Craver is in a good mood! Seems like Lisa Brown is studyin’ hard! Nice fish, Chip Stoller. Hey, Cheryl and Trevor, what's so funny?! The Apple Dumpling Gang Randy Clifton Physical Education Lawrence Curl Social Science Dennis Evelsi2er Social Science Margaret Fagot Home Economics Jerry Freadhoff Physical Education David Fuller Art George Fyke ICE Pauline Grandon English Bruce Hammitt John Hayes Band Director Science Roberta Herzog Math • David Kilgus Science Jan Lancaster French, Spanish Larry Lancaster English Randy Lane Social Science Denise Ludwing Special Education 16 John Marshall Agriculture Jack Mitchell Guidance Director David Moore Business Education Marjorie Mosier English-Chorus Dennis Oakland Science Joe Oprondek Ann Orth Special Education English Mary Orth Science-Health Nicki Rosenbaum Math Donna Sands IMC-Librarian Gayle Shedd Physical Education Kathy Sytar Physical Education Phil Tetley Math Diane Trachsel Barbara Ward Special Education English Louis Weigand Math-Science Ben White Industrial Arts Beth Zimmerman Reading Lab 17 Beth Kohn of Pontiac was the band student teacher. She was an ISU music major. Student Teachers Left to Right: Polly Kiper from Chenoa: She attended ISU majoring in Math Education. Chris Kurrle from Aledo: He attended ISU majoring in Jr. High Education Social Studies. Sharon Legris from Kankakee: She attended ISU majoring in Math Education. Aides Joyce Parmenter Special Ed. Aide Linda Corban Library Aide 18 Secretaries Barb McCoy and Barb Haab are our secretaries in the main high school office. The secretaries in the unit office are Delores Rath. Evelyn Jenkins, and Marilyn Wells. Bus Drivers David Deal Edward Haun Sharon Hobart Ross Mowery Carol Rathbun Barbara Taylor Dorothy Tomlinson Clarice Ward Kay Stevens: Secretary in the Guidance office. Custodians 19 Stirring up good things to eat are, from left, Kathy Maiden, head cook; Joanne Wells, Pearl Schmidt, and Liz Bartlett. ‘Stir’ Crazy Lunch is a subject just about everybody can sink his teeth into. This year’s “a la carte” menu made FCHS lunches “M-M-good.” Initiated by head cook Kathy Maiden, the a la carte line featured food items which could be purchased separately. The menu included main and side dish items, along with favorite treats of junk food junkies. Students who preferred a more traditional lunch could still buy the regular dinner plate. Mrs. Maiden designed the program to not only cut back on waste, but to offer students a wider choice of foods. A survey at the beginning of the year showed that tacos, pizza, nachos, and corn dogs were just about everybody’s favorites. 20 Calvin Jackson William Winn Superintendent Principal Joe Mildred Vice-Principal Administration School Board Keith Coleman Richard Zehr John Bellot Wayne Hammer Raymond McCullough James Paternoster Norman Young This year we had a tape of Zig Ziglar every morning. He talked about good attitudes and self-confidence. His goal is to encourage everyone to use his or her talents to the most to succeed in life. 21 Somewhere In Tim( Usually during the school year, the building hums with hubbub, hullabaloo, and sometimes downright pandemonium. But there are peaceful times, too, and the Crier photographers set out to capture some of those quieter moments. 4 mT n0 r«rs J Rezolufion iz Tu t 5pel Beter Freshmen-Which Way Is Up? Jeffrey Abel Kimberly Adams Lorraine Bachtold Mark Bachtold Christy Barnes Lee Barnes Gary Bashford Annette Bazzell Jennifer Beyer Brian Bobbitt Stacey Colclasure Ty Cottrell 24 Timothy Hedrick Jeffrey Helmers Tonya Hershe Carl Herzog Greg Hetherington Connie Hines Stephen Ifft Julie Jones Brain Klitzing John Hodges Jacqueline Hoffman Loren Ifft Colleen Lauraitis Lori Lighty Wendy Long Betty Jo McCarty 25 Tony McCoy Jan McMinn Melissa McMinn Ed Maiden Renae Meiss Janice Meister Todd Menke Randy Miller Jennifer Olson David Rinkenberger 26 Scott Ruhlander Doug Runyon Kevin Russell Kathleen Slagel Mike Somers Tami Steffen Paula VanWinkle Brian Vaughan Carol Ward Sandra Schlipf Tracy Schroeder Stewart Schrof Robert Short Tim Stork Christy Tetley Jennipher Trowbridge David Welborn Jennifer Winn Bruce Young Nelson Zehr SORRY, NO PHOTO 27 Chris McCue Kristie Tooley Johnny Wheaton Sophomores Are Stars ) 1 Leslie Abbey Bill Allonge Lyle Bazzell Jimmy Beitz Roxanne Broquard Tess Broquard Cara Brucker Tom Burg Craig Burnside Theresa Carls Lisa Craver Tim Cress Mark Doran Karl Edelman Deborah Edwards Dan Eisenmann Jennifer Fairclough Julie Farley Charles Fehr Scott Friedman Angela Hanley David Herzog Janet Hoffman Glen Hofmann Scott Huddleston Doug Jones Janice Kafer Kai Kohlman Tamira Kothari Connie Lawrence Joni McCulloh Reid McDowell Mike McKinney Jane Moulton Julie Ruhlander Teri Slagel Jamie Masters Dawn Osborn Jr. Salinas Bob Sprout Kim Merideth Joy Ragland Mark Schahrer Randy Stephens Jack Moffitt Donald Richardson Eric Schieler Chip Stoller 30 Lloyd Stork Shelley Weber Jim Tumbleson Butch Williams Greg Vaughan Jeff Zapp Tom Wagner Beckie Zebr Not Shown Lisa Ballenger Sara Casson Mike Ashba Martha Fehr Quentin Huette Richy Rodriguez Smilin’ Sophomores; top to bottom, left to right: Best Friends Tartars are 1 Right Joni?, Gibberish Giberish 31 Could See What I Hear. TWO Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Play It Again, Stacey. Jake and Elwood. Up in Smoke. Private Lessons. Big Burg strikes again. Class Of 1984 Mark Alan Adams John Mark Ahlemeyer Lisa Kaye Allen Jonathon Carter Bachtold Marda Kay Bahler Larry Beitz Dawn Bennett Roger Bradford 33 “Hardly Working” David Eisenmann Lori Brown Dianna Burgess Robert Duffy Jennifer Ebach Chris Elliott Crystal Fehr Roland Foster Troy Hale Danesa Hamilton 34 Cynthia Holland Kevin Jeffries Kent Kafer James Lawrence Christy Marshall Trent Marshall Trevor Marshall Valerie Metz Kurt Miller Kendra Mutchler 35 Rebecca Retter Stephanie Ricketts Roy Roderick Sylvie Roy 36 Mark Seifert Kelly Short Cynthia Sisco Michael Stewart Wilmer Stork Lori Tredennick Carol Trost Tina Vernia Timothy Wagner Alan Walter Paul Weber Bruce White Debbie Winterland Pamela Yoder 37 The Way We Were 38 “Only When 1 Laugh” Seniors Breaking Away Kimberly Renee Ashba Kurtis Edward Bachtold 40 Roger Herbert Bachtold Sara Sue Bahler Deborah Ann Bromberek Lisa Ann Brown Angela Lynn Coleman 41 Kevin LeRoy Craver Annette Marie DeFries -------- No Photo Available ________ 42 Robyn Elizabeth Gates Holly Michele Goslin Tammy Dorothy Hale Jeffrey Carl Hammer Lori Ann Hibsch Daniel James Honegger Julie Phyllis Kaskavage Darren Eugene Kerrins Brenda Beth Kilgus 43 John Duane Lawrence Lisa Kay Hines McDonald DeniseMarie Luering No Photo Available Matthew Wayne Maffett Lisa Ann Luttrell Angela Kae Maurer 44 Mike Reuben Meister Anita Rae Maurer Robin Jannell Metz Heidi Sue Moore Kenneth Albert Niesmann ■ Lesley Nolan Cheryl Ann Peters Sue Ellen Pitcock 45 Sara Marie Sands Macario Rodriguez Laura Lee Roberts No Photo Available Debra Ann Stoller Donald Stork, Jr. Aimee Elizabeth Taylor 46 I Brian Edward Thompson Sheila Rae Wagner No Photo Available Michael Terry Leroy Ward Randall Ray Weber Rita Louise White David Allen Winterland Brian Ray Yoder In Memoriam Wendy Zehr Herschel Edgar “Petey Meints, Jr. The Senior Class dedicates this page in memory of Herschel Edgar “Petey” Meints, Jr. Although he no longer attended classes at Fairbury-Cropsey High School, Petey was a close friend of many students. Born April 22, 1964, the son of Herschel and Donna Meints, Petey was interested in sports. He fished, played basketball and baseball. He had been a member of the McDonald’s slo-pitch softball team and had umpired a few games. Later, the Army captured Petey’s interest. When he died Sept. 10, 1982 in a tragic car accident, the Class of 1983 felt a deep and sincere loss. — Dave Drach 48 “Alien” From London She may be an “Alien” in the United States, but Lesley Nolan is right at home in Fairbury, 111. This year’s American Field Service student is from London, England and had to adjust from living in a city of 7 million to living in a town of 3,400. Lesley arrived in Fairbury in July ’82 as one of the 3,300 foreign exchange students accepted by AFS to attend an American high school for one year. During her stay, Lesley was the daughter of John and Terry Hoffman and the sister of Kayl, 7; Samantha, 2; and baby Zak. Back in England, Lesley has a smaller family, with one brother, Guy, 17. Her father is a chartered surveyor and her mother is a school secretary. While in Fairbury, Lesley was involved in band, the Presbyterian church choir and the youth group. By the time Lesley left Fairbury, she had given about 30 speeches to local clubs and organizations. She said she also feels very fortunate because she will have visited 11 states by the end of her stay. 50 The Outsiders All her bags were packed, and she was ready to go. During Fairbury Fair week in August ’82, Alicia Trezise was “leavin’ on a jet plane” for Israel. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walwyn Trezise and a 1982 graduate of FCHS, Alicia participated in the 1982-83 Americans Abroad program. While in Israel, Alicia spent much of her time studying music with an old Russian conductor. She also had the honor of doing a show with the symphony in Haifa, Israel. Through letters and reports to the Fairbury Blade, Alicia kept the folks in Fairbury posted about her stay in the Middle East. Jon Bachtold decided to take a long-distance break during his senior year. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bachtold, Jon left in February for a year abroad in Cartago, Costa Rico. During his first weeks there, Jon found his Costa Rican friends like the same video games and music as he does. One drawback, he wrote home, is that beans are served with every meal. Before he left, Jon crammed in as many Spanish lessons as he could with Mrs. Lancaster. 51 Can’t Stop The Music This year’s choir was small, but talented. Under the direction of Marjorie Mosier, the choir performs three concerts a year. The Vespers concert, which concntrates on Christmas, has become a part of the holidays to many. The Spring concert includes literature of musical and intellectual value. Finally, the “Pops” concert is mainly done by the students in the choir. Choir members, pictured above, include in the first row: Betsy Arnett, Renae Meiss, Danesa Hamilton, and Mrs. Mosier. Second row: Becky Baker, Debbie Winter-land, Tamira Kothari, Wendy Zehr, and Joy Ragland. Third row: Robin Metz, Crystal Fehr, Brian Klitzing, Loren Ifft, and Lisa Luttrell. Because of schedule conflicts, Tess Broquard, Dawn Osborn, Greg Vaughan and Nelson Zehr were unable to join the choir until the second semester. Ensemble members include, from left to right: Mrs. Mosier, director; Danesa Hamilton. Debbie Winterland, Robin Metz. Lisa Luttrell, and Betsy Arnett. 52 All that jazz The 1982-83 Tartar Band Two performances highlighted the concert band season. The Pops concert featured past student directors at the baton. For the Spring concert, senior band members took over the director’s stand to conduct pieces such as “Eagles in Concert” and “Tocatta.” 53 Fame The Tartarettes did well this year, with routines such as “Charleston,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Let’s Get Physical.” The members of the 1982-83 Tartarettes are, from left to right: Cindy Sisco, Holly Goslin, Lori Tredennick, Connie Hines, Gail Kiper, Dawn Bennett, Debbie Stoller, Melissa Noe, Jennipher Trowbridge, Lisa Craver, Julie Kaskavage, Tonya Hershe. The Tartarettes sponsored two money-making projects, candy bar sales and cake raffles. 54 Members of the 1982-83 Marching Flags are, from left to right: Connie Lawrence, Theresa Carls. Tammy Hale, Tonya Hershe, Julie Kaskavage, Connie Hines. Jill Aaron, Stephanie Ricketts. Dawn Bennett, Gail Kiper, Missy Noe. Lisa Craver, Jennipher Trowbridge, Lori Tredennick, Holly Goslin. and Cindy Sisco. The Shining The 1982-83 Marching Flags are a young group, featuring 10 newcomers in a field of 16. “The flags do really well for as young as they are,” says Mrs. Janet Hammitt, the group’s advisor. “Their ability is beyond the ability of beginners.” Awards the FCHS flags received in competition are: Dwight Harvest Days, parade-2nd, show-lst; Metamora Invitational, pa-rade-2nd, show-2nd; U of I Band Day, pa-rade-2nd, show-3rd, ISU Band Day, show-2nd. 55 9 To 5 Nine of Mrs. Hoffman’s typing students competed in Parkland’s Fourth Annual Office Careers Contest in Champaign. One hundred-fifty students from fifteen schools were involved. Denise Luering placed first in Typing 11 Production and first in Typing 11 timings with 90 warn. Brenda Kilgus placed second in Typing 11 Production. Kaylene Knapp was second in Typing II timings and second in shorthand. In Typing 1 Production, Stephanie Schieler was third, Jane Moulton, seventh, and Teri Slagel, ninth. Brenda Kilgus and Kaylene Knapp were awarded Outstanding Senior in Business medallions at graduation. Both girls took five or more business subjects and maintained an A average in them. Anita, Dave, and Wendy passed timings at 50 warn Vitst semester. Mrs. Holiman’s class concentrates on the assignment. Kaylene was wanted too. Parkland contestants were1. Mrs. Rollman, Denise Luering, Brenda KiVjus, $te Bahler, Heidi Moore, Kaylene Knapp, Teri Slagel, -Jane Moulton, and Knnette 56 Rocket Club members include Tim Wagner, Butch Williams, Tom Wagner, and Louis Wiegand, advisor. J.T. Hammitt, in front, also took part in most Rocket Club events. Dave Bromberek, Wilmer Stork, and Chuck and Brian Vaughan were also club members. Star Wars 1983 saw Sally Ride become the first woman astronaut from the United States to enter space as part of the Challenger space shuttle crew. The 1983 F-C Rocket Club boasted no women members, but they did launch another year of high-flying activities. Work sessions began in the fall. Members construct their own rockets on skill levels of 1 to 5, with 5 being the expert level. Most club members stay at the 1 and 2 levels. Made of paper, cardboard, balsa, or plastic, the rockets are powered by a solid propellant. The members compete among themselves in the areas of altitude, flight duration, and craftsmanship. Launches are held on nice days in the spring and fall. In addition to individual flights, club members also compete in rocket drag races. 57 Future Homemakers Of America FHA members: (top, left-right) Leslie Abbey, Brenda Kilgus, Connie Lawrence (middle) Advisor Mrs. Fagot, Sue Pitcock, Becky Baker, Sara Sands, (bottom) Denisa Hamilton, Cindy Sisco, Sylvie Roy, Not pictured, Gail Kiper, Annette Kyburz. This year the FHA numbered 12 members, but even though they were small, they accomplished many things. First, They went Trick or Treating for the Children’s Home in Salem. They also had a Halloween Party for these lucky kids. They also, along with the FFA, sponsored the annual Sweetheart dance, and one of them got to be queen! The theme for the dance this year was “Love Me Tomorrow.” They took a field trip to Peoria towards the end of the year and got a whole day off school! Needless to say, we know what they enjoyed most!!! Children enjoyed listening to stories during the Parent-Child Development Nursery School, which is not a FHA activity, but the Home Ec classes, which are closely related, has this entertainment for the little kids. 58 Future Farmers Of America Youngsters enjoyed petting a pony at the FFA Petting Zoo! Members Kent Edelman Steve Ifft Karl Edelman Nelson Zehr Bruce Young Scott Freidman Doug Steidinger Dan Eisenmann Charles Fehr Jim Beitz Jeff Zapp Eric Schieler David Eisenmann Roger Bradford Anthony Fehr Leon Beitz Matt Maffett Dale Wessells Mike Meister Teri Slagel Sara Bahler Janet Fehr Alan Walters Larry Beitz Kirk Edelman This year in FFA, there are 25 members. The officers are: Mike Meister, President: Anthony Fehr, v. President: Dale Wessels, Treasurer: Teri Slagel, Secretary: Matt Maffett Leon Beitz, Reporters: Janet Fehr Sara Bahler, Sentinels. This year we have had 4 members go to the National Convention, quite a few go to various contests, and had some basketball games, had our annual Petting Zoo during FFA week. Also in June, 8 of the members went to the State Convention in Normal. Some FFA members went to a cattle judging contest. Advisor. Mr. Marshall Members are listed from left to right-bottom to top. 59 Not pictured The ICE executive board included, front row: Leanne Kafer, Annette Kyburz, and Sara Sands. Back row: Roger Bachtold, Greg Bazzell, Kevin Bazzell. and Kurt Bachtold. Take This Job Twenty-four students participated this year in the Interrelated Cooperated Education program under the direction of George Fyke. With the help of the student body, they provided 15 families with food baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. In May, ICE students invited their supervisors out for “Bosses Night.” With classes meeting at 7:30 a.m. or 4th hour, it became necessary to conduct breakfast business meetings at McDonald’s. Presiding at the meetings were President Kurt Bachtold, Cornbelt Press. Inc.; Vice President Roger Bachtold, Fairbury Auto Parts; Treasurer Annette Kyburz, Gamble’s; and Secretary Sara Sands, Dickey Enterprises. Other class members were: Kim Ashba, Honegger’s and Co., Inc.; Greg Bazzell, Pit Stop; Kevin Bazzell, Hoffman Tool and Die; Larry Beitz, George Meyer Farm; Leon Beitz, John Harms and Son; Leanne Kafer, National Bank of Fairbury, Gail Kiper, Hairitage Salon; and Jim Lawrence, Zehr’s Acres. Also, Mike Meister, Hartman-Meiss Swine; Ken Neismann, Hoffman Tool and Die; Chris Siegmund, Westgate Bowling; Doug Steidinger, Sam Broquard Swine; Keith Steidinger, Terry Bachtold Farms; Tim Sanderson, Hoffman Tool and Die; Anthony Fehr, Schmidgall Construction; Matt Maffett, Ron Schaffer Farms; Randy Weber, K S Auto Body Shop; Tammy Hale, Tree Top Nursery; Janet Fehr, Pit Stop; and Cheryl Peters, Hoffman Tool and Die. 60 Cheers There is more to cheerleading than just jumping around and yelling at games. Cheerleaders sell candy, flowers, buttons, they also have bake sales. All the profit they earn goes to help pay for camp in the summer. At the ISU Redbird Cheerleading Camp they won the outstanding spirit award. Cheerleaders have practices once or twice a week. Cheerleaders promote spirit and give our teams the boost they need. At left, the varsity 1982-83 cheerleaders; from left to right, top to bottom: Kendra Mutchler, Diana Burgess, Laura Roberts, Lori Brown, Wendy Zehr. At bottom, the Junior Varsity 1982-83 cheerleaders; top to bottom: Julie Ruhlander, Paula VanWinkle, Annette Bazzell, Joni McCulloh, not pictured, Angela Hanley. 61 This year’s National Honor Society members total 15. NHS is an active organization, sponsoring a lot of events in which they participated. Among those events were a Christmas tea for the faculty, a “Crazy Supper” in the spring, and a trip to Conklin Dinner Theatre in Goodfield. Also, the NHS shined old school trophies for display at Fairbury Echoes Museum, and helped as aides for teachers at West view Grade School. The 1982-83 members are, first row, from left to right: Linda Voigt, Brian Thompson, Brian Yoder, Carolyn Yoder. Second row: Lisa Luttrell, Dave Winterland, Sara Bahler. Third row: Leanne Kafer, Anita Maurer, Val Metz, Lori Tredennick. Fourth row: Mark Seifert, Kevin Jeffries, Angie Maurer, Wendy Zehr. New members inducted into NHS during a candlelight ceremony include, first row, from left to right: Tess Broquard, Debbie Edwards, Brenda Kilgus, Debbie Stoller. Annette Defries, Teri Slagel. Second row: Chris Elliott. Janet Hoffman. Shelley Weber, Laura Roberts, Cindy Holland, Roger Bachtold. Students are selected for this organization according to their qualities of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Sponsors are Diane Trachsel and Donna Sands. 62 It’s (Our) Turn Now Under the leadership of coeditors Glen Hofmann and Teri Slagel, the Crier staff kept busy covering school events from August through July. The large staff of writers and photographers dwindled to a dedicated few as spring and summer activities rolled around. The yearbook advisor this year was Ann Orth. The staff put in after-school and late evening hours trying to make the 1983 Crier a special one. They hope you like it, but if you find fault with something, don’t just grumble! Come to a Crier meeting or workshop and help! The 1983 Crier staff: (front row, from left) Jamie Lawrence, Robin Metz, Rita White, Cheryl Peters, Masters, Dawn Osborn, Jane Moulton. Second row: Tony McCoy, Leslie Abbey, and Glen Hoffman. Bob Teri Slagel, Janet Hoffman, Liz Branson, Tess Sprout and Bill Allonge also give the staff a hand. Broquard, Janice Kafer. Third row: Connie O' UJ All The President’s Men Each year, the student body assembles to elect representatives for its student government. Known as the Student Senate, the group is advised by guidance counselor, Jack Mitchell. As its primary project, the Student Senate organizes Homecoming activities, and decorates the gymnasium for the Homecoming Dance. This year, the group also selected the Student and Teacher of the Month, and sold “Spirit Hands” as a fund-raising project. The 1982-83 members are: (top row, left to right) Wendy Zehr, Leanne Kafer, Laura Roberts, Brian Yoder, and Liz Branson. Second row: Randy McCulloh, Val Metz, Christy Marshall, and Mark Seifert. Third row: Bill Allonge, Julie Farley, Tess Broquard, and Leslie Abbey. Bottom row: Joe Cress, Alison Hable, and Brian Klitzing. Nelson Zehr was absent at the time of the photo. 64 First Family Freshman Class Officers are: Nelson Zehr. VP; Joe Cress, Pres.; Brian Klitzing, Treas.; and Alison Hable. Sec. (not pictured). Presiding over the Junior Class are: Mark Seifert, Treas.; Randy McCulloh, Pres.; Val Metz, VP; and Christy Marshall, Sec. Class Officers for the Sophomore Class are: Bill Allonge, Pres.; Julie Farley, VP: Leslie Abbey, Treas; and Tess Broquard, Sec. (not pictured). Senior Class Officers are: Brian Yoder, Treas.; Leanne Kafer, VP; Laura Roberts, Sec.; and Wendy Zehr, Pres. 65 Author, Author The first of the “3 R’s” evolved into a full-fledged course this year. Under the direction of Beth Zimmerman, a Reading Lab took shape, first on the IMC stage, then in its own room off the study hall. RECARE, or Reading Content Area Resource Center, is designed to aid students of all ability levels. Not only do students learn to increase their reading rate or speed, but they also work on their comprehension and vocabulary. Study skills are included, covering topics such as the SQ3R method, test and note-taking, library skills, and planning. The one-semester course is individualized, and students mark their progress through the use of pre- and posttest materials. At top right. Miss Zimmerman instructs Annette Bazzell. Jennifer Winn and Carol Trost work on reading rate, top left. Quentin Huette and Christy Tetly practice vocabulary with tapes, bottom left. 66 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? The great chefs of Europe? Well, let’s just say they take the cake at FCHS. Seated, from left to right: Kevin Bazzell. Dave Drach, Karl Bazzell, and Don Stork. Back row: Anthony Fehr, Ken Niesmann, Darren Kerrins. Leon Bietz, John Lawrence, and Roger Meredith. Don’t guess just who’s coming to dinner, but who’s cooking it as well. Several senior fellas proved they were mighty fine at culinary crafts, which culminated in a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. As part of an Independent Living course taught by Margaret Fagot, the students learned not only about foods, but also about consumer buying, laundry techniques, and the use of a sewing machine. “The course is slanted toward helping students live independently after high school,” Mrs. Fagot explains. Luckily, the first-time-offered course was scheduled during 4ab. Any leftovers were quickly disposed of by eager class volunteers on their lunch hour. Gifted - “The Verdict” Fairbury-Cropsey had a “bowl”-ing team; not with pins, but with points. Selected students were involved in a Scholastic Bowl competition. The group went against Chenoa in a trial event here before competing against 64 teams in a match hosted at Wenona. For the students, this was a new, exciting way to spend spare time. They found that competing in academics is similar to competing in sports. They plan to continue if funding for the group permits. The Scholastic Bowl is part of the gifted program offered at FCHS. Twice a week, team members were seen in the IMC studying and researching various subjects. Students became mini-experts in different areas such as history, geography, literature and world politics. Inaugural Scholastic Bowl team members are. from left to right: Dawn Bennett, Cindy Holland, Jon Bachtold, Lisa Luttrell, Carolyn Yoder, Mark Seifert, and Dave Winterland. Donna Sands was the group's advisor. An early-morning scheduled forced authors-to-be to battle not only writer’s block, but yawns as well when they met at 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. two mornings a week during the first semester. As part of the gifted program, the juniors and seniors were instructed by Miss Orth in types of creative writing, including poetry, myths, and short stories, and some aspects of expository writing. Despite the early time, among those to say “Write On!” were, from left: Val Metz, Stephanie Schieler, Carolyn Yoder, Lori Tredennick, Dawn Bennett, Jennifer Ebach, Sara Bahler, and Mark Seifert. 68 North Dallas Forty Members of the 1982 FCHS football squad are, from top to Jeffries, Jon Bachtold, Brian Yoder, Brian Thompson, Kevin bottom, left to right: Coach Randy Clifton, Rollie Foster, Tom Bazzell, Rob Duffy, Tom Nylander. Dave Winterland, Tom Wagner. Burg. Dave Drach, Kurt Miller, Chris Elliott. John Ahlmeyer. Randy Stephens. Trevor Marshall, Roy Rodrick, Todd Runyon, and Coach Randy Lane. Lloyd Stork, Greg Bazzell. Roger Bachtold, Bruce White. Dan Honegger. Mike Ward, Brent Meyer, Chris Siegmond, Kevin JV Roster Jeff Abel, Bill Allonge. Mark Bachtold, Lyle Bazzell. Tom Burg, Ty Cottrell. Joe Cress, Tim Cress, David Herzog, Doug Jones. Brian Klitzing, Kai Kohlman, Chris McCue, Todd Menke, Jack Moffitt, Tony McCoy, Reid McDowell. Doug Runyon, Kevin Russell, Bob Short. Randy Stephens. Lloyd Stork. Tim Stork, Brian Vaughan, Tom Wagner, David Welborn, and Butch Williams. 70 Varsity Earns Impressive Record, JV’s Show Strong Defense Coached by Randy Clifton, the 1982-83 gridiron Tartars boasted an outstanding season record of seven wins and two losses. They fell to state semi-finalist Gridley in the season opener, but went on to win seven consecutive games, including a first-ever victory over Streator-Woodland. The Tartars lost the conference championship and a state play-off bid to the Octavia Rockets in an 8-6 contest. The Tartars were lead offensively by co-Most Valuable Players, Dan Honegger, quarterback; and Roger Bachtold, tailback. Defensively, linebacker Tom Nylander led the way. First-year player Dave Winterland was an allconference pick. Meanwhile, a strong Freshman team finished at the .500 mark with a record of 3 wins, 3 losses. With a Freshman-Sophomore team composed mostly of freshmen. Coach Joe Oprondek (pictured at left) is optimistic about the fall of ’83. “We have a strong defense,” he says. “We didn’t give up a lot of points.” Defense should be the key in next year’s season, he continues. “We’ll know it, and we should be good at it,” Oprondek concludes. 71 Victory The team psyched up for the game Traci concentrates before the serve Shelley spiked the ball Traci keeps the ball in play Coach Shedd had one last huddle with her seniors Everybody showed their spirit 72 Varsity members; front row: C. Ward, J. Farley, J. Hoffman, L. Brown, J. Hoffman, J. Beyer back row: L. Kafer, A. Maurer, V. Metz, Coach Shedd, T. Runyon, A. Maurer, S. Weber Fresh-Soph members (not shown): S. Colclasure, J. Winn, C. Tetley, J. Meister, T. Schroeder The 1982-83 girls’ volleyball teams had highly successful seasons this year. The varsity team finished the season with a 21-3 record overall and captured the SVC title with a 7-0 record in the conference. They also won the Hononegah Invitational Tourny in which several class AA schools were represented. This year’s team had a good unity and awareness of each other. The season ended when the Saunemin Eagles defeated the Tartars in a close three-game match at districts. Receivers of awards for the season were Traci Runyon, most-improved, Val Metz, most service points, and Anita Maurer and Val Metz, co-mvps. The Fresh-Soph team also had a good year with a record of 15-1. Many of these girls will have to take the seniors places next year. Congratulations on an excellent season. Val dinks the ball “Maurer Power” 73 All The Marbles The 1982-83 Tartar Wrestling Squad includes, from left to right, back row: Randy Miller, Randy Stephens Tom Nylander, Roy Rodrick, Mike “Snake” Salinas, Tony McCoy, Jamie Masters, Reid McDowell, Dave Winterland, and John Lawrence. Front row: Janice Kafer — stats, Tim Cress, Bob Sprout, Ty Cottrell, Joe Cress, Bill Allonge, Todd Runyon, and Jane Moulton, stats. Take Two To Sectionals The young Tartar wrestling squad ended the season with a record of 3 wins and 14 losses. Coached by Randy Clifton, the team sent two grapplers to sectionals. Sectional qualifiers were Tim Cress and Dave Winterland. The roster includes: Tim Cress, 98 lbs.; Bill Allonge, 105 lbs.; John “Juice” Lawrence, 112 lbs.; Reid McDowell, 119 lbs.; Ty Cottrell, 126 lbs.; Bob Sprout, 132 lbs.; Dave Winterland, 138 lbs.; Randy Stephens, 145 lbs.; Todd Runyon, 155 lbs.; and Randy Miller, 167 lbs. All but Winterland and Lawrence will return to next year’s squad. The returning members are optimistic about 1983-84 results. 74 Fast Break The girl’s varsity basketball team met their goals for this year’s season. They had a better than .500 season and finished the year very strong. The team went into the regional tournament and won the first game which was another goal. They next went against a highly favored, much taller, Flanagan team and won! The season ended the next night for the Tartars when the Pontiac Indians beat them in the championship game. Overall it was a very successful year and one which they should be proud of. Anita jumped against the opposing team’s center Val shows her ability Traci and Christy concentrate on the game The Tartar defense had them stumped The team, bottom: M. McMinn, R. Miess, C. Barnes, C. Lauratis, J. Beyer, S. Colclasure. Row 2: C. Tetley, T. Slagel, J. Hoffman, S. Weber. J. Farley, C. Ward, Row 3: Coach Freadhoff, C. Marshall, L. Branson, L. Brown, A. Maurer, Row 4: T. Liz gets ready to shoot a free throw Runyon, V. Metz, A. Maurer, L. Kafer, Coach Fyke (missing D. Edwards) 75 The Tartars and their opponents concentrate on the ball. Everybody is anxious to get the game started. The 1982-83 Fresh-Soph basketball team; front row: L. Bazzell, J. Moffitt, G. Vaughn, T. Stork, B. Klitzing. Second row: T. Menke, L. Barnes, S. Schrof, M. Bachtold. Third row: Coach Freadhoff, D. Welborn, D. Jones. L. Stork. Not shown: T. Burg The Stork brothers strike again! 76 Basketball team; front row: C. Elliott, T. Hale, J. Moffitt, T. Marshall, M. Ward, D. Honegger. Row 2: Coach Kagel, J. Ahlmeyer, K. Miller, D. Drach, J. Lawerence, K. Jeffries, Coach Freadhoff The Juniors warm up for the game. 77 1982-83 boys track team; row 1: T. Nylander, J. Moffitt, K. Miller. J. Ahlemeyer. Row 2: M. Salinas, T. Marshall, B. Allonge, L. Bazzell, T. Menke. Row 3: T. Cottrell, C. Elliott. R. McDowell, L. Stork, D. Welborn. Row 4: Coach Kurley, P. Weber, K. Bazzell. T. Hedrick. Coach Oprondek Chariots Of Fire The 1983 boys track team did much better than expected commented Coach Joe Oprondek. The team even sent two high jumpers by the names of Mark Bachtold and Kurt Miller to the state meet in Charleston. Overall they divided their point scoring pretty evenly between the track and field events. A lot of the points on the track were scored by the two-mile relay which was first in the conference, invited to the Honor Roll meet in Gibson City, and placed third in districts. The relay consisted of Reid McDowell, Jon Ahlmeyer, Jack Moffitt, and Tom Nylander. The returning letter-winners for this season were; front row: J. Ahlmeyer. 400 and 800 meter, two-mile relay; T. Nylander, pole vault, 400 and 800 meter, tow-mile relay; J. Moffitt. 400 and 800 meter, two-mile relay. K. Miller, high jump, long jump, sprinter; Row 2: R. McDowell. 400 and 800 meter, two-mile relay; M. Salinas one and two miles; Coach Oprondek. 78 1982-83 girls track team, front row: A. Taylor, C. Yoder, L. Branson, B. Kilgus, A. DeFries. Second row; Coach Shedd, J. Jones, S. Colclasure, C. Ward, D. Fosdick, A. Hable. Third row: C. Trost, T. Runyon. C. Holland, S. Roy, M. Noe, S. Ricketts. Not shown: J. Beyer, Missy McMinn Gone With The Wind The girls track team had a successful season even though they were small in size. They took several relays to the Champaign News Gazette Honor Roll Track Meet and came back with a third place finish in the 800m relay. The relay team consisted of Jennifer Beyer, Traci Runyon, Cindy Holland, and Carolyn Yoder. Awards went to Cindy Holland, MVP (track), and Carolyn Yoder, (MVP (field). The Tartars will be losing four seniors, Carolyn Yoder, Brenda Kilgus, Annette DeFries, and Liz Branson, whom they will sorely miss. Returning letter winners were: (left to right, front to back): C. Yoder, L. Branson. B. Kilgus, A. DeFries. C. Trost. T. Runyon, C. Holland. S. Roy. 79 The tournament team was: R Fyke R. Stephens, C. Elliott. D. Honegger. M. Ward. R. Duffy, Coach In the fall season, the Tartar golfers won third place in the Woodland Invitational and also third in the District which qualified the team to play in the Sectional Tournament for the first time ever. Dan Honegger, by virtue of shooting a 77 in the Sectional Tournament, qualified to play in the State Tournament. He is the first Fairbury golfer to ever achieve this honor. In the spring, the team was undefeated in the conference and also won the Sangamon Valley Golf Tournament by a margin of 31 strokes. Dan Honegger was First Medalist and Mike Ward was Second Medalist. The 1983 golf team; first row: C. Elliott, R. Stephens, D. Honegger, M. Ward, R. Duffy, J. Kafer, Coach Fyke Row 2: C. Marshall. K. Kohlmann, M. Schahrer, D. Herzog, G. Vaughan, B. Klitzing, J. Abel, S. Schrof 80 The baseball team; row 1: G. Vaughn, K. Jeffries, K. Miller, B. Yoder, K. Kohlmann. Row 2: Coach Jeffries, L. Bazzeil. J. Ahlmeyer, M. Ward. B. Thompson. Row 3: D. Stork, R. Bachtold, D. Honegger, D. Winterland. T. Nylander Great form Kurt! With the aid of nine returning lettermen the baseball team improved a 3-9 record in ’82 to a 12-6 record in ’83. The return of Coach Dave Jeffries after an 8 year absence plus the number of players, 15 to be exact, also added to this. Coach Jeffries said, “That with as many as 5 games a week this year, the schedule was especially difficult for the pitching staff of Kurt Miller, Tom Nylander, Lloyd Stork, and Kevin Jeffries.” When the Crier summer deadline rolled around, the Tartars held at least part of the conference championship, and had a chance at winning the crown. John Marks tags a Rocket out. The “Umpire” Strikes Back 81 Scores WE Football (Varsity) They Gridley 0 31 Streator Woodland 8 0 Fisher 20 0 Farmer City 17 15 Ford Central 33 12 Forrest 34 12 Heyworth 16 14 Leroy 24 8 Octavia 6 8 Football (Fresh-Soph) Chenoa $ 22 Jamboree FSW- 7 yards Gilman- 18 yards Octavia 6 12 Pontiac 14 20 Fisher 6 24 Farmer City 6 22 Leroy d22 13 Ford Central 8 16 FSW 6 8 Gibson City 28 28 Heyworth 20 6 El Paso 8 0 Leroy 14 20 Tri-Valley Baseball 4 7 Tri-Valley 8 4 Farmer City 1 13 Farmer City 8 10 Octavia 6 0 FSW 8 1 Tri-Valley 11 5 Octavia 10 4 Octavia 7 10 Heyworth 10 9 Heyworth 6 8 Leroy 14 12 FSW 11 8 FSW 10 6 Leroy Leroy Farmer City Volleyball (Varsity) Chatsworth 2 0 University High 2 0 Octavia 2 0 Ford Central 2 0 Farmer City 2 0 Saunemin 2 1 Gridley 1 2 Ford Central 2 0 Eureka 2 0 Metamora 0 2 Tri-Valley 2 0 Fisher 2 0 Octavia 2 0 Deland-Weldon 2 0 Odell 2 0 Pontiac 2 0 Heyworth 2 0 Flanagan 2 1 Leroy 2 1 Gridley 2 0 Honoegah 2 1 Williamsbay 2 0 Volleyball (Fresh-Soph) Chatsworth 2 Chatsworth 2 1 University High 2 0 Octavia 2 0 Ford Central 2 0 Farmer City 2 0 Saunemin 2 0 Tri-Valley 1 2 Fisher 2 0 Octavia 2 0 Deland-Weldon 2 0 Odell 2 0 Pontiac 2 0 Heyworth 2 0 Flanagan 2 1 Le Roy 2 0 Gridley 2 1 Golf F-C 173, Hey worth 210 F-C 173, Farmer City 174 F-C 167, Hey worth 191 F-C 165, Octavia 211 F-C 165, Farmer City 186 F-C 163, Octavia 201 F-C 162, Leroy 177 F-C 344, Winner of Conference Tournament 82 Heart Beat Sweethearts danced the night away Feb. 26 to the music of Shiloh. Sponsored by the FHA and FFA, the 1983 Sweetheart Dance took the theme “Love Me Tomorrow,” after the Chicago song of the same title. Presiding over the evening were court members (pictured above, left to right): Annette Kyburz, Matt Maffitt, Sue Pitcock, Dale Wessels, Sara Sands, and Anthony Fehr. King and Queen were Leon Beitz and Gail Kiper. Assisting as ringbearer and flower girl were Eli Rigsby and Heidi Jasper. At left, Leon Bietz receives his crown from the 1982 Queen, Kimberly Miller. 84 20 Years Of Plays The 1983 presentation of “The Matchmaker” was the 38th and final production to be directed by David Fuller, art instructor for the Fairbury-Cropsey schools. Fuller began directing and designing plays in the F-C unit in 1963. He was presented four children’s theatre plays, 21 comedies, four dramas, three musicals, and two musical revues. Fuller has directed 307 students in the past 20 years. The top 10 productions selected by Fuller from the 20-year span are: 1969 melodrama with music, “Love Rides The Rails”; 1969 folk drama, “Liliom”; 1970 romantic comedy, “Barefoot In The Park,”; 1971 folk romance, “Green Grow The Lilacs”; 1972 murder mystery, “The Mousetrap”; 1973 1983 period comedy, “The Matchmaker”; 1974 comedy, “Auntie Marne”; 1976 romantic comedy, “Mary, Mary”; 1979 musical, “Oklahoma!”; and 1982 period comedy, “Ah, Wilderness!” The Crier salutes David Fuller for the two decades of service and excellence that he has contributed to school productions. 85 Spring Play — “The Matchmaker” “The Matchmaker,” a farce in four acts, was brought to the FCHS stage on April 16 and 17 under the direction of David Fuller. The play, by Thorton Wilder, is about a certain old merchant of Yonkers, N.Y., who has accumulated wealth and decides to take a wife. To this end, he employs a matchmaker, a woman who subsequently becomes involved with two of his menial clerks, assorted young and lovely ladies, and the headwaiter at an expensive restaurant, where this swift farce runs headlong into a hilarious climax of complication. After everyone gets straightened out romantically, the merchant of Yonkers finds himself attracted to the astute matchmaker himself. He, so shrewd in business, is putty in the hands of the matchmaker. He is fooled by his apprentices in a series of hide-and-seek scenes, and finally has all his bluster explode in his face. The Wilder comedy was first staged at FCHS in 1973. Playing the lead roles in the 1983 version were Lisa Luttrell as Dolly Levi, the matchmaker; Dave Winterland as Horace Vandergelder, a wealthy merchant; Glen Hofmann as Cornelius Hackl, head clerk; and Shanu Kothari as Barnaby Tucker, assistant clerk. Feature roles were taken by Alison Hable as Irene Molloy, a millineress; and Betsy Arnett as Minnie Fay, a millinary assistant. The supporting cast included Robin Metz, Brian Yoder, Tracy Schroeder, Bill Allonge, Joni McCulloh, Jeff Story, Mark Seifert, Jane Moulton, Jennipher Trowbridge, and Scott Huddleston. Student production members are Lisa Luttrell and Alison Hable, director’s assistants; Mark Seifert, lighting; Jennipher Trowbridge, Jane Moulton, Tracy Schroeder, and Joni McCulloh, stage props; Bill Allonge, Brian Yoder, Jeff Story, Scott Huddleston, and Shanu Kothari, stage crew; and Sara Sands, box office sales. Music for the play was performed by Ed Russell on the violin and Debbie Winterland at the piano. The costumes were designed and constructed by Mrs. Harvey Ahring. The play was designed and directed by David Fuller. Violinist Pianist FAIRBURY-CROPSEY HIGH SCHOOL All School Play 1983 The Matchmaker” by Thorton Wilder •THE PLAYERS- Horace Vandergelder David Winterland Ambrose Kemper Brian Yoder Joe Scanlon Mark Seifert Gertrude Joni McCulloh Cornelius Hackl Glen Hofmann Ermengarde Tracy Schroeder Malachi Stack Bill Allonge Dolly Levi Lisa Luttrell Barnaby Tucker Shanu Kothari Mrs. Molloy Alison Hable Minnie Fay Betsy Arnett A Horse Cabman Jeff Story Rudolph Joni McCulloh August Scott Huddleston Miss Flora Van Huysen Robin Metz Jane Moulton, Jennipher Trowbridge Ed Russell Debbie Winterland 86 From left to right: Mark Seifert, David Winterland, Scott Huddleston, Shanu Kithari, Glen Hofmann, Lisa Luttrell, Jeff Story, Bill Alonge, Brian Yoder. Tracy Schroeder, Joni McCulloh, Alison Hable, Betsy Arnett. Robin Metz, and Jane Moulton. 87 This year’s theme: EVEN THE NIGHTS ARE BETTER. Prom 1983 was preceded by a banquet in the Lincoln cafeteria. Banquet was served buffet-style this year. The dance then began at 8 and went til 11. After prom was 12-3 a.m. The band that played for prom and after-prom was ‘Rampage’. All-in-all, it was a great evening to be remembered by all who went. Dance the night away! Prom pictures this year were taken against a blue background night sky filled with silver stars. The stars were continued in the dance decorations. Some of the teachers attended the dance as chaperones and we got to see them dance, too! Focus Of 1983 1983 — Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Jim Thompson sat in the Governor’s mansion. Alabama drew the country crowds, while Michael Jackson and Men at Work topped the pop charts. Meanwhile, Rock-a-Billy, Punk, and New Wave made their way into the music scene. Patched bell bottoms were “grody to the max”, while designer jeans were “totally tubular”. When you had the money you spent it on movies like E.T. and Tootsie; or maybe Pac Man ate your quarters. If you were broke you stayed home and watched HBO or Movie Channel or played the Atari. Senior survey showed some more of the trends. HANGOUT PLACE In every town there always seems to be one place where everybody hangs out. Ours is the Pizza Palace. Other people enjoyed the hospitality of Ernie Meister’s and Bazzell’s. EXPRESSION This year really seemed to be one for expressions. The Valley Girl language swept over the school. Some of the most frequently used phrases were: “I’m sure”, “For sure”, “Oh gag”, “Gag me”, “Totally awesome”, “Please”, “Fine”, and “Go for it”. BAND SINGER This year’s seniors jammed down to the music of Journey, Chicago, Sammy Hagar, Billy Squier, Michael Jackson, Toto, Styx, Pat Travers, Stray Cats, and Men at Work. HOBBY Everybody has a hobby. This year partying seemed to be at the top of the list. Relaxation came next, which probably is a good idea after partying. Other people like to swim, fish, and golf. 90 FOODS Since everybody went to Pizza Palace, naturally, the favorite food was pizza. Steak and shrimp also ranked high on the survey. DESIGNER JEANS You can’t control your genes, but you can control your designer jeans. The labels most often found on behinds were: Calvin Klein, Jordache, Zena, Chic, Lee, Sassoon, and Gloria Vanderbilt. VIDEO GAMES Video games invaded teens’ time and gobbled up one quarter after another. The biggest? Centipede, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac Man, Pac Man, Gorf, Galaxian, Frogger, Tron, and Asteroids. WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Because FCHS students studied so hard during the week, everyone looked forward to the weekend! Seniors listed partying as the favorite weekend activity; cruisin’ and movies also deserve an honorable mention. MOVIES Just about everybody likes movies ‘n’ popcorn. This year, “E.T.” was the top box office draw. Also dracing the proverbial silver screen were “An Officer and A Gentleman,” “Porky’s,” “My Tutor,” “On Golden Pond,” “Stripes,” “Tootsie,” and “Cheech and Chong.” ACTORS ACTRESSES Actors seemed to draw more fans than the actresses did this year. Top billing went to Eddie Murphy, Tom Selleck, Mr. T., Burt Reynolds, Richard Gere, Richard Pryor, Bill Murray, Cheech Chong, Alan Alda, and Dustin Hoffman. Leading ladies were Jessica Lange and Debra Winger. TV SHOWS As the seniors concluded their years at FCHS, the cast of their favorite TV show, M'A'S'H concluded their years on CBS. Also drawing topviewer ratings were Hart to Hart, Hill Street Blues, Knot’s Landing, Dynasty, Saturday Night Live, and the soap opera, All My Children. 91 The Graduate As the band played “Pomp and Circumstance,” the 71 members of the Class of ’83 changed from students to alumni. Rev. Jonathon Berg delivered the invocation and Dr. Calvin Jackson, unit superintendent, offered the welcome. Following athletic and departmental awards, Valedictorian Carolyn Yoder and Salutatorian Linda Voigt addressed the group. Capped and gowned in forest green and old gold, the seniors received their diplomas from board president Keith Coleman. The class chose as their flower a yellow rose. 92 93 Senior Awards John Ulfers Scholarship Dan Honegger John Roberts Scholarship Brian Yoder Eugene Fredrick Wessels Scholarship David Winterland Fairbury-Cropsey Educational Association Flora L. Mildred Memorial Scholarship Wendy Zehr Arthur Roy Melvin Math Award Carolyn Yoder Cindy Brucker Business Award Brenda Kilgus, Kaylene Knapp Bausch and Lomb Science Award Brian Yoder Social Science Award Wendy Zehr American Legion Post No. 54 Citizenship Awards Brian Yoder, Carolyn Yoder Alternates Linda Voigt, David Winterland Attendance Award Brian Thompson Outstanding Senior Athlete Dan Honegger Choral Awards National School Choral Award Robin Metz Arion Foundation Award Lisa Luttrell American Legion Choral Award Betsy Arnett instrumental Awards John Philip Sousa Award Tammy Shannon Lions Club Arion Award Lori Hibsch American Legion Instrumental Award Robin Metz, Debbie Stoller, Angie Coleman Outstanding Senior Director Carolyn Yoder Versatility Award Jean Ann Faw Special Recognition Lesley Nolan DAR Wendy Zehr SAR David Winterland Valedictorian Carolyn Yoder Salutatorian Linda Voigt 95 Seems Like Old Times Class of 1983, you must have been a beautiful baby! From left to right, top to bottom: Holly Goslin, Kevin Craver, Gail Kiper, Sheila Wagner, Jeff Kafer, Laura Roberts, Tammy Hale, Lori Hibsch, Anthony Fehr, Lisa Hines McDonald, Tammy Jo Johnson, Danny Honegger, Jean Ann Faw, Julie Kaskavage, Angie and Anita Maurer, David Winterland and Sara Bahler. Left to Right, top to bottom: Angie Coleman. Steve Bashford, Debbie Bromberek, Roger Bachtold, Mickey Rodriguez. Brian Yoder. Betsy Arnett, Sue Pitcock, Robin Metz, Annette DeFries, Denise Luering, Aimee Taylor, and Jeff Hammer. 97 From left to right, top to bottom: Brenda Kilgus, Sara Sands, Rita White, Debbie Stoller, Elizabeth Branson, Jill Aaron, Tammy Shannon, Lisa Luttrell, Kevin Bazzell (left), Karl Bazzell (right), Roger Merideth. and Carolyn Yoder. 98 From left to right, top to bottom: Cheryl Peters. Kaylene Knapp, Kim Ashba, Brian Thompson, Kenny Niesmann, Linda Voigt, Annette Kyburz, Heidi Moore, Mike Ward, and Wendy Zehr. 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