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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1984 volume:

FAIRBURY-CROPSEVX TARTARS FAIRBURY, ILLINOISX CRIER | m CRIER ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION BY PAM YODER n— ' r-TT [ ii i ii r i i—ii m a r _ EJ II 11— ir i zzcxi I1- ir- n ii I IX XT T I 1 Table Of Contents Seniors Juniors Sophomores . Freshmen Faculty Organizations Sports Activities X ir. Pg 43 ]|- Pg 61-A— Pg 77 ___IL JtX JL IL_ ii Ii i II _ JL II I .L. II L _ JL : □[ Ii ii ll II ll XXXCX r i II 1 mu L_ r ii r || w As teachers, they inspired many students to do their best at school and in their day-to-day life. Throughout their entire careers in teaching at FCHS, these teachers gained the respect and admiration of many students and faculty members. In recognition of their many years of service, we dedicate this 1984 yearbook to them. 3 'IH'S vs 'THE et)rtbWS 'VR E cvpr r a_ 'ae_ w via ?V TO Lb QrrruQais jrru. Jiasn, twcUoLo----- JUJXl CCl W- - -Tru. C lMo. yu “t0 - r,u{f t vAlu rok. o u al • ' ural® [ ««� , u-Lcno. ? 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What's so funny. Tess? 1b Say, Say, Say i Class Officers President: Bill Allonge Vice-President: Randy Stephens Secretary: Julie Farley Treasurer: Chip Stoller What are the magic words? From top to bottom, far left row: Mark Schahrer, Jr. Salinas, Julie Ruhlander, Wendy Roth. Second row: Joy Ragland, Dawn Osborn, Jane Moulton. Third row: Kim Meredith, Jamie Masters, Reid McDowell. 17 Top row, left to right: Joni McCulloh, Connie Lawrence. Second row: Tamira Kothari, Kai Kohlman, Janice Kafer. Third row: Doug Jones. Quentin Huette, Scott Huddleston, Glen Hofmann. Fourth row: Janet Hoffman, David Herzog. I 18 Top row, left to right. Angela Hanley, Scott Friedman, Charles Fehr. Second row: Julie Farley, Jennifer Fairclough, Dan Eisenmann, Deborah Edwards. Third row: Karl Edel-man, Mark Doran, Tim Cress, Lisa Craver. 19 Top row, left to right: Sara Casson, Theresa Carls, Craig Burnside, Cara Brucker. Second row: Tess Broquard, Roxanne Broquard. Third row: Jim Beitz. Fourth row: Lyle Bazzell, Lisa Ballenger, Bill Allonge, Leslie Abbey. It can't get any worse, Joni! 20 mmi Jeff Abel Kim Adams Lorraine Bachtold Mark Bachtold Ty Cottrell Joe Cress Kent Edelman Dixie Fosdick 22 Alison Hable Tim Hedrick Jeff Helmers Tonya Hershe Carl Herzog Connie Hines Jackie Hoffman Greg Hetherington John Hodges Loren Ifft Stephen Ifft Julie Jones Brian Klitzing Colleen Lauraitis 23 Lori Lighty Wendy Long Betty Jo McCarty Tony McCoy Chris McCue Jan McMinn Missy McMinn Ed Maiden Renae Meiss Janice Meister No Photo Available No Photo Available Kristie Tooley Jennipher Trowbridge Doug Runyon Kevin Russell Sandra Schlipf Tracy Schroeder No Photo Available Paula VanWinkle Brian Vaughan Carol Ward David Wei born Looking Good! Tami Steffen Tim Stork Scott Teske Christy Tetley A 26 No Photo Available Heather Dameron Eric Ensign Robert Gutierrez Gary Decker Angela Fehr Jacqui Hammer Amy Defries Randy Fehr Brian Hart Bob Drach Nevin Govan Mike Hibsch 29 Kris Huddleston Alan Ifft Matthew Ifft LeAnn Kaisner Amy Moore David Noe Sheree Moore Terri Ohman No Photo Available Shanu Kothari Rebecca Luttrell Doug Maiden Todd Meyer Paul Kilgus Chip Lawrence Merrie Beth McGarry Christina Margherio Joe Pica Allen Roberts Tad Roberts Scott Ruhlander Kim Runyon Ed Russell Jay Sampietro Carrie Sanches Keith Schieler Robyn Scurlock Anita Slagel Dawn Smith i Jackie Soper Jamie Soper Sarah Steffen Brian Steidinger y No Photo Available Debbie Steidinger James Stork Ron Stork Jeff Story Brett Teske Darren Thompson No Photo Available No Photo Available No Photo Available Julie Thompson Connie Trost Chris Tull Eric Vaughan Paula Wagner Gary Ward Teri Wheelock Greg Voder Class Officers President: Shanu Kothari Vice-President: Jeff Story Secretary: Kim Runyon Treasurer: Joan Cress Loony Toons 34 FACULTY MOT IT 7 CLK 36 Mr. Oprondek. L ii99 Mrs. Dameron Mr. White Mrs. Orth Mrs. Mosier Mrs. Parmenter Mr. Jeffries Mrs. Ludwig Mr. Tetley Mr. Clifton Mrs. Lancaster Mr. Curl Mr. Evelsizer 7 Mrs. Rosenbaum ra Mr. Kilgus Mrs. Nussbaum Mrs. Hoffman Mrs. Herzog Mr. Lancaster Mrs. Haab Mr. Mitchell Mrs. Ward Mr. Oakland J H 1 1 J... t n V 1 1 |M T 1 IV 77 Mr. Hayes Mrs. Trachsel School Board Members of the 1984 school board include, dough, Tom Ambrose, Cindy Helmers, seated: Wayne Hammer, Jim Paternoster, John Bellot, and Superintendent Dr. Cal-President Richard Zehr, and Secretary vin Jackson. Evelyn Jenkins. Standing: Jerry Fair- Foundation Of k Assistant Principal Joe Mildred The secretaries in our main office were Marilyn Wells and Barb Haab. Secretaries Student Teachers Guidance Office: Kay Stevens Jama Johnson student taught in P.E. She went to I.S.U. majoring in Physical Education. Secretaries in Unit Office: Delores Rath, Marilyn Wells, and Evelyn Jenkins. Mrs. Annette Lobdell did her student teaching in special education. Our School Mr. Ed Curry took over Ag instruction. Cooks Our cooks for this school year were: (pictured) Kathy Maiden, Head Cook; Jan Ricketts, and Barb McCoy. Not pictured here Carol Bazzell, Carol Aberle, and Fran Gillinger. This year again we had the A La Carte line for those who would rather eat a diet of junk food and or lettuce salad than a full meal as is provided by the school. A few times, because of wrappers and such like found in other areas of the school, we had it taken away. Joe Deal Don Vernia Rip VanWinkle Bus Drivers Substitute Bus Drivers: 40 Mrs. Ward noticed they had the same answers! Action. . . Action in Study Hall with our Yearbook Advisor Roxanne shows off her Michael Jackson shirt. Oh! To be so happy We even took it with a book over your face, Scott!! er skills at F.C.H.S. Forever! With a look of utter regret, Mrs. Herzog hands out papers with minuses on them. 41 FCHS Faces When Chip Lawrence talks . . . everybody listens? Nice shades, Trent Marshall. You don't say, Carol Ward and Trevor Marshall. Ben and friends. 42 The annual FCHS Pops concert was a roaring success. Allison Hable directed the band to the song, Strike Up the Band. They also played two German songs, Der Klein Tambour and Leichtfleur , written by Ernest Mayo. The songs were rocorded to put on a demonstration record for the composer's use in Germany. Later, in May, the band was honored with a visit from him. Near the close of the Pops concert, director Bruce Hammitt announced his intended resignation. The band closed the concert by playing Stars and Stripes Forever. Mr. Hammitt handed the baton over to the seniors for Spring Concert. Cindy Holland, Dawn Bennett, Lori Tredennick, Debbie Winterland and junior Dawn Osborn directed 'Total Eclipse of the Heart , Dixieland Jamboree , She Blinded Me With Science , Concerto for Madison Avenue and Band , and 'Trombones Triumphant , respectively. 44 From right to left, top to bottom: Beat It Sax Appeal Spaghetti n' Songs Cheer, Cheer, the gang's all here . . s t r 1 k e U P T h e B a n d 45 Tartarettes The Tartarettes danced away the half-time of the varsity boys basketball games. They danced to the Pep Band's arrangement of Joshua (bottom); Pink Panther (middle); Three's Company (top); and Caberet. The Senior Tartarette members wrote the final routine to the song In The Stone. Tartarette captains were Dawn Bennett and Lori Tredennick. The 1983-84 Tarterettes were Amy DeFries, Cindy Sisco, Sylvie Roy, Heather Dameron, Connie Hines, Dawn Bennett, Stephanie Ricketts, Robyn Scurlock, Janice Meister, Lori Tredennick, and Missy Noe. Tartarette sponsor was Mrs. Janet Hammitt. 46 Despite the fact that 6 out of the 14 flag members were first-year members, they twirled their way to success and received the following awards: Dwight Harvest Days: field show, 1st parade, 2nd U of I Band Day: field show, 3rd parade, 3rd ISU Band Day: field show, 1st The 1983-84 Flag Corps members were Connie Lawrence, Cindy Sisco, Diana Burgess, Ann Anderson, Angela Fehr, Dawn Bennett, Robyn Scurlock, Melissa Noe, Connie Hines, Sylvie Roy, Amy DeFries, Lisa Craver, and Stephanie Ricketts. Flag captains were Dawn Bennett and Lori Tredennick. The sponsor was Mrs. Janet Hammitt. 47 Choir Sings For Joy The members of the 1983-84 choir are, first row, from left: P. Wagner, D. Osborn, B. Klitzing, M. Schlipf, L. Kaisner. Second row: J. Ragland, K. Barnes, B. Baker, D. Edwards. Third row: Director Mary Lou BesBrove, C. Magherio, D. Hamilton, D. Winterland, R. Luttrell. Not pictured: L. Broquard. Members of the girls' ensemble include, first row, from left: J. Ragland, D. Osborn, H. Dameron. Second row: S. Stef- fen, L. Kaisner, K. Barnes, C. Broquard. Third row: D. Hamilton, D. Winterland, R. Luttrell. The choir performed not only a Christmas concert, but a Pops concert and a Spring concert as well. Members of the mixed ensemble are, first row, Hamilton. Third row: S. Kothari, N. Zehr, B. Klitz- from left: T. Kothari, D. Edwards, L. Abbey, B. ing, L. Ifft. Baker. Second row: C. Lawrence, D. Winterland, D. Mrs. BesGrove knocks the seniors's heads together. iL fr.ifii'i!1 y lT jiriti Pretty Young Things J. Ruhlander, J. Trowbridge.A. Hanley, A. Bazzell, K. Mutchler, J. Cress, T. Broquard, T. Schrocder Cheer, cheer the gang's all here, All out for F.C. High. To F-C High, the school we love We'll sing a song of praise. Tell of all the victories won and high her banners raise. To glorify her Alma Mater, And work with her with zest. To show to all the world that F-C High is best. So, let's join in the cheer while we're all gathered here. Cheer for ol' F-C High. We are ready and bold for the green and gold of dear ol' F-C High. For her honor and fame, and her glorious name. We will stand every loyal man, So let's cheer, cheer the gang's all here. All out for F-C High TARTARS Cheerleaders raise spirit at the Homecoming Cheerleaders wait anxiously to perform •PYT. Pep Rally. Cheerleaders don't just jump around. FCHS cheerleaders work hard to keep school spirit going. They write and choreograph pep assemblys throughout the sports season. This year, they also added a new dance routine to PYT by Michael Jackson. They do routines that they learn at cheerleading camp which they earn the money to go to. They do all of this work for the good of the school. They are indeed our Pretty Young Things and a whole lot more. Kendra rides through the parade as part of the Homecoming Court. 49 Jon Returns From Costa Rica For 11 months, Jon Bachtold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bachtold, lived with Jose Miguel Celvo and Cecilia de Mendez in Turriabla, Costa Rica. Jon had two brothers and one sister in Costa Rica. Jose, Jon's 16-year-old brother, was also an American Field Service exchange student in Alaska. Jon was enrolled in 13 courses in school there. His school hours varied. The longest school day was from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while the shortest was from 7 to 11 a.m. Even with the language barriers, Jon finished near the top of his class. He says of his year-long stay: I can easily say 'I had a great time in Costa Rica.' Every weekend we went to the discoteque where we met all of the gang. On Saturdays we usually went somewhere, for example: volcanoes, artificial lakes, lost Indian camps, farms, jungle walks, and beaches. Most of the Fridays we went to the cinema or just hung out in the park. During the week I went to school, and 1 enjoyed every minute even though we had no books to study. The biggest barrier that I came up against was Spanish. The first three months of school, I slept, but I caught on to the native language eventually. The AFS experience as a whole helped me to have more of an open mind. I met many new people and made many new friends which I will never forget. I only wish that everyone I know up here could know and understand everyone down there. AFS student to Costa Rica, Jon Bachtold, celebrates his birthday with a patriotic cake. and Jon with his American mom and pop. Stefan Brightens '84 As Our AFS Student To the students of Fairbury-Cropsey High School: I was asked to reflect on my experience, spending a year as an AFS student in Fairbury and its high school. Well, when 1 left Germany, 1 had mixed feelings about spending a year in a community with 3,500 people. Please, don't take me wrong. It was just that my town with 25,000 people was very boring sometimes. The first shock for me was the change in the size of the family. In Germany I was an only child, but here I had seven brothers and sisters. And it took me awhile to get used to that. Another thing was my first day in school. In my home school, we spend most of the time in one classroom with the same people all the time. So what happened on my first day of school was that I mixed up my hours and wanted to go to P.E. when I should have gone to Senior Math. But luckily Mr. Tetley saw me walking down the hallway and called me back in his room. By the time I walked back to my locker to get my math book, I was so nervous that I forgot my combination. And again it was Mr. Tetley who saved me by telling me to take my time. After a couple weeks, I was used to my schedule, to the school, and even to football. Most of you probably know that I went out for football, but what nobody knows is the feeling I had when I went to the first football practice. Can you imagine, the first time in my life that I saw football, I saw those big” guys running into each other, and tackling each other. If my dad hadn't already asked the coach, I would have turned around and walked away. Now I am glad I didn't, because the football season was one of the greatest experiences in my whole year. So was the marching band (probably because we don't have a band in my school in Germany.) I could go on and on telling you more things, because every day had something new for me, but I think I have taken enough of your time. There is only one thing left to say. I want to thank everybody in this town for making my AFS experience what it was, and I hope that you had a chance to learn just a little bit, of what I learned about America, about Germany. Stefan was hosted by the Roger Bachtold family of Fairbury. Stefan Maas 51 We are the Future Homemakers of America; We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and previous values, For we are builders of homes, Homes for America's future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America; We face the future with warm courage and high hope. FHA The 1983-84 Future Homemakers of America chapter kicked off their year by attending the Region 4 Officer Training Rally. This spring, they co-hosted the Sweetheart Dance with the FFA. They ended the year by taking a trip to Chicago to tour the Quaker Oat Test Kitchens at the Merchandise Mart. While in Chicago, they visited Water Tower Place. The officers were as follows: President, Cindy Sisco; Vice-President Sylvie Roy; Secretary, Leslie Abbey; Treasurer, Connie Lawrence. The members were, in top photo, front row, from left: Sylvie Roy, Roxanne Broquard, Crystal Bro-quard, Connie Lawrence. Back row: Becky Baker, Leslie Abbey, Kim Runyon, Mrs. Judy Dameron — sponsor. Heather Dameron, Cara Brucker. 52 Future Farmers Of America This year the FFA boasted 35 members, and for the first time, eighth graders were involved. The experiement worked well, and eighth graders will continue to be eligible to join. At the annual banquet, advisor John Marshall announced his pending resignation to take a post in business. At several contests, the local members brought home prestigious awards. Projects included landscaping the Fairbury Echoes Museum, cleaning the park, and helping with the local Christmas parade and community sale. Members of the FFA chapter include, front row, from left: Janet Yoder, Nelson Zehr. Back row: Advisor John Marshall, Keith Hoffman, Steven Ifft, Staci Ambrose, Eric Schieler, Matt Ifft. Schieler, Bruce Young, Paul Kilgus, Randy Fehr, Alan Ifft. Second row: Dan Eisenmann, Charles Fehr, Keith Hoffman, Greg Officers President — Dave Eisenmann Vice-president — Teri Slagel Secretary — Nelson Zehr Treasurer — Scott Friedman Sentinals — Steven Ifft, Kent Edelman Reporters — Eric Schieler, Karl Edelman National Honor Society The 1983-84 members were, first row, from left to right: Cindy Holland, Lori Tredennick, Janet Hoffman, Debbie Edwards, Tess Brouquard. Second row: Val Metz, Shelley Weber, Kevin Jeffries, Chris Elliott, Mark Seifert. New members selected on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character are: Julie Farley, Stephanie Schieler, Randy Miller, Christy Barnes, and Jennifer Beyer. This year's National Honor Society had eleven members. The officers were Val Metz-President, Kevin Jeffries-Vice-President, Cindy Holland-Secretary, Lori Tredennick Treasurer. This year the NHS had the annual faculty Christmas tea in honor of Mr. Fyke, Mrs. Grandon, and Mrs. Fagot. They also went to movies and out to eat during the course of the year. The most important event of the year was the Induction Ceremony on April 13. Five new members were inducted. The purpose of this organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Fairbury-Cropsey High School. Mrs. Diane Trachsel and Mrs. Donna Sands sponsor the group. 54 L etat! — C est Moi! — Louis XIV of France Senators Student Senate members for the 1983-84 school year were: top row: Mrs. Ward, sponsor, Stephanie Schieler, Lori Tredennick Mark Adams, Mark Seifert, Mrs.Rosenbaum, sponser. Second row:Julie Farley, Glen Hofmann, Randy Stephens, Bill Allonge. Third row: Jennifer Beyer, Paula VanWinkle, Allison Hable, Nelson Zehr. Bottom row: Joan Cress, Kim Runyon, Jeff Story, Shanu Kothari. Missing: Chip Stoller. £ Ov C V ° The Student Senate consists of the officers of the four classes. The Senate meets regularly in the fall to plan Homecoming. The Senate organizes all of the Homecoming activities including the parade, the halftime football game activities, and the dance. The officers for Student Senate were: Mark Seifert — President Stephanie Schieler — Vice-President Julie Farley — Secretary Mark Adams — Treasurer 55 ICE class members were; seated: Lori Brown, Traci Runyon, Dawn Bennett, Standing: Doug Steidinger, Larry Beitz, Dale Wessels, Chris Siegmund, Mr. Mildred, sponser, David Eisenmann, Tim Sanderson, Rob Duffy, Rollie Foster, and Stephanie Ricketts. 56 This year's ICE class had thirteen members, all of whom were seniors. The Officers were Tim Sanderson — president. Dawn Bennett — secretary, and Rob Duffy treasurer. The ICE's activities included a Thanksgiving basket drive and a Christmas basket drive, both of which were very successful. Dawn Bennett receives her award Business Lisa C., Cindy S., Dawn B., and Debbie W. pose with the trophies they won at ISU. Mrs. Hoffman's Office Practice class in the computer room. Secretary's Day brunch Mrs. Hoffman's businesses classes Had another successful year at their contests. At the Parkland Office Careers Contest, Jan McMinn got 2nd in Typing I Production, Debbie Winterland-lst in Typing I Prod., Kendra Mutchler-5th in Typing I Prod., Lisa Craver 4th in Typing II Prod, and 3rd in Typing II timings, and Dawn Bennett 3rd in Shorthand. At the 1st ISU contest, Lisa Craver got 3rd in Typing II, Dawn ennett 1st in Word Processing, and Debbie Winterland- 1st in Typing I. They also came home with the first place school trophy. Dawn Bennett was presented the Outstanding Senior in Business award at graduation. Parkland contestants: J. McMinn, D. Winterland, K. Mutchler, L. Craver, and D. Bennett Stefan Maass, the AFS student. 57 Illinois History Records Ribbons, Outstanding Teacher. At left, Mrs. Orth supervises project construction. Below, Kent Edelman ponders a sticky situation. At middle left, state award winners Mark Seifert and John Wheaton. At middle right, Mrs. Orth receives congratulations from Illinois Governor James Thompson. Bottom: Mark Seifert, Shanu Kothari Ed Russell, and John Wheaton make themselves at home in the Executive Mansion on State Awards Day. The 1984 Illinois History program at FCHS brought home the blue ribbons. Several students won recognition at Regional and State competition, and the group's sponsor, Mrs. Mary Orth, was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the State Historical Society. During the one semester course, students built projects concerning Illinois history. They ranged from a replica of an REO bandstand, to minatures of frontier forts. At regional competition in Tuscola, a painting of a bald eagle by John Wheaton and a history paper about Cropsey by Mark Siefert were judged superior. In Springfield, at the May State Awards, Wheaton received a Good rating, and Seifert's paper was named Superior. Governor James Thompson presented Mrs. Orth with her award for her service in the Illinois State Historical Society's Student Historian program. She has involved students in the program for 15 years and has served as regional advisor for 11 years. Prior to the awards ceremony, the group toured Springfield and later attended a reception at the Executive Mansion. It Ain't Easy!! The 1984 Crier Staff: (top row, from left) Missy Schlipf, Leslie Abbey, LeAnn Kaisner, Glen Hofmann. Second row: Janet Hoffman, Cara Brucker, Heather Dameron. Janice Meister. Third row: Pam Yoder, Connie Lawrence, Crystal Broquard, Amy DeFries. Not pictured: Lorelei Broquard, Stacey Colclasure. Angela Fehr, Sandra Schlipf, Teri Slagel, Jennifer Olson, Lorraine Bachtold. Y e a r b o 0 k 1 We, the people of the F-C Crier, in order to form a more perfect yearbook, establish Criers, insure school-wide happiness, provide for class pictures, promote sports, and the blessings of Faculty pages to ourselves and our fellow students, do ordain and establish this yearbook for the Fairbury-Cropsey Jr.-Sr. High School. 59 Here's to all the zany seniors who made the '83-'84 school year bearable. Top left: Lori Brown and Crystal Fehr get in a giggle between classes. Middle left: Hi, Kendra Mutchler! Top right: Chris Elliott, John Mark Ahlemeyer, and Kevin Jeffries working hard (or hardly working?) in 7th hour English. Bottom left: Troy Hale reads up on how to become a computer whiz. Above: Happy Birthday, Jim Lawrence! Third hour English appreciated the punch and cookies. And you thought we wouldn't put it in the yearbook??!! 60 ATHLETI What A Team! 'What a team!!! is the way Coach Randy Clifton sums up the 1984 season. This does seem to say it all. The 1984 football team had one of its best seasons ever with a 9-0 season record, the Sangamon Valley Conference title, and a trip to the state playoffs. Coach Clifton and his team prepared for the year with two weeks of 2-A days and set the season goal of winning the conference title and making playoffs. Some of the highlights this year were an undefeated regular season and Kurt Miller (MVP and most valuable offense) setting three school records. The undefeated season was also one of the surprises along the way. Coach Clifton said he was most pleased with the way the entire team gelled and worked as a unit. What a wonderful year it had to have been if the only disappointment was the fact that the season ended. Rob Duffy captain; Tom Nylander Most Valuable Defense of the 1984 team. 1983 Varsity team: Stefan Maass, Eric Schlieler, Chris Elliott, Lloyd Stork, Bob Short, Doug Jones, Brent Meyer, Rob Duffy, Joe Oprondek (asst, coach), Roy Roderick, Ty Cottrell, Trevor Marshall, Kai Kohlman, Lyle Bazzell, Troy Hale, Reid McDowell, Butch Williams, Todd Run- yon, Randy Lane (asst, coach). Third row; Coach Randy Clifton, Randy Stephens, Tony McCoy, Scott Friedman, Rollie Foster, John Mark Ahlemeyer, Kurt Miller. Kevin Jeffries, Jim Lawrence, Tom Nylander, Scott Teske, Dave Doc” Kilgus. 1983 JV team. Tony McCoy, Ron Stork, Brian Klitzing, Vaughan, Mike Hibsch, Jeff Story; Third row: Scott Jeff Abel, Dou Runyon, Bob Drach, David Bromberek, Teske, Gary Ward, Brett Teske, Tim Stork, Mark Bach- Paul Kilgus; Second row: Ty Cottrell, Kyle Bazzell. Chris told, Lee Barnes. Darren Thompson, Todd Meyer, Coach 62 Tull. Tad Roberts, Todd Menke, Brian Vaughan, Eric Joe Oprondek. Above - Locker room talk; Upper Right - Hard at work! Lower Right - Rest time Pleasin' Progress The progress made by the JV football team throughout the entire season was what pleased Coach Joe Oprondek most this year. The highlight of the year for the team described as small but tough' was finishing 7-2 against a very formidable FS conference schedule. Jayvees . . . Small But Tough 63 Hard Work Pays With a varsity record of 17-7 and a JV record of 16-0, the girls' volleyball team had an interesting season. Coach Gayle Haab said that the team prepared for the season with summer camps, daily pre-season double practices, hard work, and the development of inexperienced varsity players. Coach Haab also said some surprises were advancing to the Final Four at the Normal U-High Invitational, second place at the Seneca Invitational, and becoming Regional Champions. The Regional Championship was also one of the season's highlights because in the process, F-C defeated Pontiac, which had beaten F-C twice during the Off regular season. Other highlights were going on to defeat the Manteno team in Sectionals, who had won over F-C in Sectionals for two years, and playing Coal City for the Sectional championship. F-C lost in a controversial third match and Coal City went on to place third in the State Tournament. Co-captained by Val Metz and Traci Runyon, the team also showed great team development and strong play toward the end of the tourney series. Awards given at the IHSA end of the season were: MVP, Val Metz; Most Improved, Jennifer Beyer; and most service points, Traci Runyon and Shelley Weber. Front row. from left: J. Beyer, C. Tetley, J. Thompson, A. Moore, S. Weber, V. Metz, T. Runyon, R. Scurlock, S. Colclasure. Back row: T. Ohman, J. Hoffman, J. Farley, C. Ward, J. Hoffman, S. Roy, S. Ambrose, ). Meister, J. Winn, Coach Gayle Haab. 65 12-1 The Junior Varsity roster reads, front row, from left: C. Barnes, D. Smith, A. Moore, J. Thompson, and S. Steffen. Back row: S. Ambrose, S. Colclasure, Records! Varsity team members include, front row, from left: C. Barnes, S. Weber, J. Thompson, V. Metz, T. Runyon. Back row: Coach George Fyke, C. Tetley, J. Beyer, C. Brucker, J. Hoffman, M. McMinn, Julie Farley. Record Breaking is one way to describe the 1983-84 girls' basketball season. Traci Runyon set new records for season freethrows with 41 and career freethrows with 113. Val Metz set records in career field goals-360; career points-882; season rebounds-156; career rebounds-411; and freethrow percentage-80% Coach George Fyke said the team prepared for the season with lots or running and work on fundamentals. All that preparation led to the highlight of reaching the Regional Finals for the fifth year in a row. Another high point was the fast development of the Fresh-Soph team who finished with a 12-1 record. Captains for that team were Jennifer Beyer and Christy Tetley. Varsity co-captains were Val Metz and Traci Runyon. Awards went to Val Metz — MVP, best freethrow percentage, most rebounds and best offense; Tarci Runyon — best defense; and Christy Tetley — most improved. Coach Fyke summed up the season with these words: Lots of fun! R. Meiss, J. Beyer, C. Tetley, M. McMinn, Coach Fyke. 66 Lots of running and work prepared Coach Randy Clifton and his wrestling team for a season that ended with a 4-13 record and three wrestlers advancing to sectionals. Coach Clifton said he was most pleased with the desire shown by all the wrestlers. Along with the highlight of the season — Joe Cress, Tim Cress (2nd year) and Bob Sprout going to sectionals — was the surprise of how well the entire team wrestled all season. Awards went to Bob Sprout, MVP; Randy Miller, Most Improved; Todd Runyon, Captain; Scott Teske, Most Pins (11). How did Coach sum up the season? Long, hard work! Tangle Angle Make a wish. Row 1: D. Runyon, T Runyon, J. Cress. Row 2: T. Cress, S. Teske, R. Miller, R. McDowell, T. Cottrell. Any Which Way You Can Every Which Way But Loose 67 We Done Good The 1983-84 basketball team roster, top row, left to right: Manager Freadhoff. Bottom Row: K. Jeffries, K.Miller, T. Hale, J.M. Ahle-T. Babbs, Assistant Coach Randy Lane, T. Marshall, L. Stork, M. meyer, C. Elliott, C. Stoller. Bachtold, J. Lawrence, D. Jones, T. Nylander, L. Bazzell, Coach J. With 61.1 average points per game and a winning percentage of .563, the F-C boys' basketball team was champion three times this year .. . and that was just for starters! Coached by Jerry Freadhoff, the season started out with victory as the team brought home first place honors from tne Melvin-Sibley Tournament in November. One month later, over Christmas vacation, F-C again placed first in a tournament, this time at Chatsworth. Less than a month later came the only dim spot in the season when Kurt Miller broke his leg in a game against Cissna Park and was lost for the rest of the season. The year continued on a roll, ending with a 16-9 record and the Sangamon Valley Conference championship. They posted a 7-1 conference standing. Along with this, Troy Hale was a unanimous all-conference team pick, and John Mark Ahlemeyer received an honorable mention. Coach summed up the season: We done good! The Way The Ball Bounces . . . J-V basketball team members are, front row, from left: Randy Thompson, Jeff Story, Back row: Coach Randy Lane, Lee Barnes, Bahler, Ed Russell, Mike Hibsch, Joe Pica, Brian Vaughan. Middle Dave Welborn, Mike Somers, Keith Scheiler, Stewart Schrof, Jeff row: Brian Klitzing, Tim Stork, Alan Ifft, Todd Menke, Darren Abel, Tony McCoy. Though the recordbooks may show a losing season for the Junior Varsity basketball team, Fairbury-Cropsey actually outscored its opponents in terms of total points. Coach Randy Lane said that the team usually lost by only a few points in most games. The only major exception to this was a game against University High. That game had a loss margin of about 40 points. The team's most satisfying victory was against Fisher. Coach Lane said F-C came from a big deficit to win by one point in the second half. The win was extra special since Fisher won the Fresh-Soph tournament held in Fairbury. Keep On Trackin' The 1964 Boys Track team includes, front row, from left: Oprondek, Scott Ruhlander, Tim Hedrick, Todd Menke, Dave Scott Friedman, Tony McCoy, Lyle Bazzell, Mark Bachtold, Noe, Ty Cottrell, Dave Welborn, Scott Teske, Ron Stork, John Mark Ahlemeyer, Paul Weber. Back row: Coach Joe Tom Nylander, Reid McDowell, Joe Cress, Trevor Marshall. Running like the wind High flying. What a jump! A team with a young, solid foundation is how Coach Joe Oprondek describes the boys' track team. This foundation included a great many sophomores. Coach Oprondek called the sophomores outstanding with good reason: six of the 12 lettermen were sophomores. Coach Oprondek said the season started out terribly because of the weather; the first month of practice had to be held indoors. The disappointment of the season was the Ford County Track Meet. This, however, was overshadowed by two impressive season highlights: Mark Bachtold and Tom Nylander were SVC champs and Bachtold took a second trip to state. Bachtold received MVP-Field, and had 69Vi points. John Mark Ahlemeyer was MVP-Track with 28% points. Other point leaders were Tom Nylander, 32 points (track and field); Ty Cottrell, 29% points (track and field); and Dave Noe, 20% points (all track). 70 Please Warm Up! A lot of training, technique, and indoor conditioning went into the preparation process for a very young team-only four returning letterwinners and one senior - and an extremely wet track season. Coach Gayle Haab said the surprise along the way was that 19 girls came out for the team and proceeded to finish the season. These were more numbers than anticipated. Highlights of the season were the two school records which were broken. Amy Moore now holds the record in the 3200m and Allison Hable's throw reigns in the discus. Coach Haab said disappointments were not qualifying an individual or relay team for state and the cold and wet spring. Besides being pleased with the individual improvements, the lowered times, and the records broken, Coach Haab had one more thing to way about the season, Please Don't Rain! 1984 track team: bottom row: T. Steffen, M. Noe, R. Scurlock, J. Cress, S. Steffen, J. Ruhlander, B. McGarry. Top row: Coach Haab, J. Beyer, C. Tetley, C. Ward, W. Roth, A. Moore, A. Hable, C. Brucker, D. Osborn, P. Wagner, P. Van Winkle. Missing: S. Colclasure 71 Competing in the SVC title match were Kai Kohlman, Stewart Schrof, Chris Elliott, Rob Duffy, Randy Stephens, Coach Jerry Freadhoff. 4 In A Row! After a slow start. Coach Jerry Freadhoff thought his golf team was coming along. Come along they did as they beat Farmer City-Mansfield by two strokes to claim F-C's fourth consecutive SVC golf title. At the conference May 5 at Highland, Stewart Schrof and Randy Stephens had good rounds, and Rob Duffy came up with an eagle on the 17th hole. Members of the team include: Chris Elliott, Rob Duffy (MVP), Kurt Miller, Randy Stephens, Kai Kohlman, Stewart Schrof, Mark Schahrer, Jeff Helmers, Brian Klitzing, Jeff Abel, Shanu Kothari, Joe Pica, Brian Hart, Ed Russell, Eric Ensign, Darren Thompson, Mike Hibsch, and Jeff Story. 72 Baseball The F-C Baseball team includes, from left: Coach Dave Jeffries, Chris Tull, Brian Vaughan, Todd Menke, Ty Cottrell, Kai Kohlman, Lyle Bazzell. Back row: Kevin Jeffries, Kurt Miller, Tony McCoy, Stewart Schrof, Lee Barnes, Lloyd Stork, and John Mark Ahlemeyer. Home run? Is he safe? - .� i Strike 'em out, Kurt! With a record of 5-3 as of the Crier publication deadline, the F-C baseball team was trying once again to become the SVC baseball champs. According to Coach Dave Jeffries, at this time Leroy and FSW were the conference leaders. Leading hitters for the team were Tom Nylander, Kurt Miller, Lloyd Stork, Todd Menke, and Ty Cottrell. The pitchers' records were as follows: L. Stork, 2-0; T. Nylander, 2-1; K. Miller, 1-2; K. Jeffries, 0-0. Returning lettermen. Football Varsity We They Gridley 6 0 Woodland 28 6 Octavia 29 7 Fisher 35 6 Farmer City 28 0 Ford Central 55 0 Forrest 22 8 Heyworth 55 6 Leroy 22 7 Dwight 6 34 Fresh-Soph We They Octavia 22 0 Fisher 26 8 Farmer City 28 14 Ford Central 24 18 Forrest 20 16 Heyworth 0 30 Leroy 0 6 Forrest Jamboree and FSW beat Flanagan Freshmen We They Chenoa 0 42 Pontiac 32 46 Lexington 0 28 Volleyball Varsity Girls Track We They Mahomet-Seymour 0 2 Octavia 2 0 Ford Central 2 1 Farmer City 2 0 Saunemin 2 0 Seneca Tournament - — Second Place U-High Tournament — Semi-finals Fisher 1 2 Tri-Valley 0 2 Saunemin 2 0 Chatsworth 2 0 Odell 2 0 Pontiac 0 2 Heyworth 2 1 Flanagan 2 0 U-High 2 0 Leroy 2 1 Gridley 2 0 Fresh-Soph We They Mahomet-Seymour 2 0 Octavia 2 0 Ford Central 2 0 Farmer City 2 0 Saunemin 2 0 Fisher 2 I 1 Tri-Valley • 21 0 Saunemin 2 0 Chatsworth 2 0 Odell 2 0 Pontiac 2 1 Heyworth 2 0 Flanagan 2 0 U-High 2 0 Leroy 2 0 Gridley 2 0 We 70 48 Delevan Heyworth Bellf lower Tri-Valley Leroy Title IX Relays Livingston County 5-Individual 3-relays Chenoa Fisher Chatsworth Octavia 76 Forrest Chenoa Flanagan 80 Forrest Fisher 62 SVC Conference Sixth Place They 98 48 8 80 32 Second Place 54 45 33 28 83 47 14 71 30 Wrestling El Paso We 12 They 48 Eureka 12 56 Flanagan 42 36 Mazon 20 48 Braidwood 24 42 Flanagan 48 18 Pontiac 0 70 Central Catholic 36 42 Green Valley 34 41 Delevan 6 60 Peoria Spalding 9 58 Mt. Polaski 30 42 Chenoa 33 24 Clifton Central 4 60 Peoria Hights 31 37 Dwight 28 33 Gardner 36 13 Boys Basketball We They Melvin-Sibley Tournament Champs Chenoa 52 63 Tri Point 61 54 Chatsworth 64 70 Saunemin 67 46 Cornell 78 35 Chatsworth Tournament Champs Leroy 65 50 Pontiac 63 71 Cissna Park 50 51 Heyworth 56 54 Ford Central 61 78 Tri-Valley 58 49 U-High 64 81 Octavia 59 52 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 52 54 Gardner-S. Wilimington 50 45 Fisher 57 55 Farmer City 59 53 Forrest 69 70 U-High 59 73 Baseball We They Tri-Valley 0 5 Tri-Valley 4 0 Octavia 19 3 F-S-W 5 15 Farmer City 12 2 Octavia 6 2 Octavia 11 8 Leroy Heyworth Heyworth F-S-W 0 12 F-S-W Scores unavailable Tri-Valley Heyworth Leroy Leroy Farmer City Farmer City at printing time Golf Conference meet: We They Fairbury 343 Farmer City 345 Heyworth 359 Octavia 380 Leroy 356 Varsity Fresh-Soph We They We They Paxton 56 49 Gibson City 31 23 n h • Cissna Park 44 61 Leroy 30 16 Ford Central 36 48 Heyworth 34 14 -$ Octavia 48 30 Ford Central 30 22 Gibson City 43 41 Chatsworth 16 36 Leroy 48 49 Tri-Valley 31 22 Heyworth 50 66 Pontiac 32 22 od Ford Central 46 51 Tri Point 37 31 Chatsworth 45 60 Odell 41 9 Tri-Valley 50 42 Fisher 35 27 Pontiac 48 54 Saybrook 29 22 f ' 03 f f Tri Point 35 55 Farmer City 28 19 Odell 63 33 Forrest 29 26 rr Octavia 54 30 0 Fisher 35 36 Saybrook 64 43 Farmer City 35 43 Forrest 43 60 Odell 38 31 Forrest 43 48 We They T ri-Valley Wapella 2nd 3 Title IX 2nd 10 Ford Country 10th 12 FSW Fisher 2nd 3 SVC 7th 8 Leroy Fisher FSW 3rd 4 75 ACTIVITIES It's Finally Here!! Homecoming Week started off with Clash, Hawaiian, and Prep days. Friday was Green and Gold Day, appropriate for the clash with Ford-Central that evening. Presiding over activities were attendants: Freshmen, Sheree Moore and Paul Kilgus; Sophomores, Jackie Hoffman and Mark Bachtold; and Juniors, Julie Farley and Bill Allonge. Homecoming court consisted of Cindy Holland, Kendra Mutchler, Christy Marshall, Stephanie Schieler, Kurt Miller, Troy Hale, Rob Duffy, and John Ahlemeyer. Last, but not least, reigning as Homecoming royalty were Queen Val Metz and King Kevin Jeffries. The royalty was announced at a rowdy pep assembly featuring the football players racing tricycles, and the seniors winning the Spirit Stick. The parade included Homecoming royalty, court, attendants, and AFS student Stephan Mass. The game Friday night left the Tartars shining in glory with a 55-0 victory over the Cougars. This conquest ended the day with added excitement. 78 T-a-r-t-a-r-s . . The gang's all here ... Get ready to see some Fast-Wheels! Hey! Aren't you supposed to be pedaling? You mean Coach needs a security blanket? The Royal Hot Rods Announcing the 1983 Homecoming Queen . . . Coach Clifton's real security. Tartars!!! 79 Ford-Central?? Swamped!! 81 Val Metz and Kevin Jeffreis danced to the music of Razor after they were crowned King and Queen. The 1982 King and Queen, Roger Bachtold and Wendy Zehr, were on hand for the coronation. The crowns were carried by Matthew Tredennick and Heather Bittner. Decorations were provided by the Student :e. Homecoming Crier Salutes FCHS Football '83 By Rollie Foster “It's 7 o'clock, and it's time for you to go out there and prove yourselves once more. It's time for you to prove you're the best team in the Sangamon Valley Conference. We don't get all the press or attention we deserve, gentlemen, but I believe I've got the best darn IA team in the state right here in this locker room! Now get out there and play our kind of football, Tartar football! As I recall these words of encouragement echoing through locker rooms and now in my mind, I think back also on the other experiences I had my senior year playing football at FCHS. The season started with a big game at home against Gridley. In 1982 we were defeated 30-0 at Gridley. This gave us an inspiration to try just a little more for victory. After winning the game, we were relieved in that we knew they would be tough, but we could overcome the odds, which incidently were against us by 4 to 1. The next thing that comes to mind is the game at Forrest. Cold, rainy, snowy, and best of all, muddy, conditions were on tap for this game. The elements favored the Tartars again, and we were victorious. This game, along with beating Forrest in 1982, will be remembered because of the long-standing rivalry between the two schools. The Homecoming victory over Ford-Central, 55-0, gave the weekend festivities an added tone of excitement. An effortless game in which all the starters were on the bench at the end of the first quarter will always be a favorite memory. Of course beating Heyworth and the other conference teams stands out, but maybe the sweetest victory was the one over Octavia. Octavia had defeated us in 1982 in the last game of the season to win the conference. The Rockets throught they would win again in '83, but the Tartars came through. Then tragedy struck as the Tartars were forced into Division 11A to face Dwight in the playoffs. The odds were certainly against us as we were outsized by a fierce margin. Even though the team gave all it had, we could not overcome the Dwight team. The way of ending thi year seemed tragic because of the good chance the Tartars would have had in our own division. I will always remember the good record, the good team, and the good coaches whose guidance allowed all of us to have super memories of FCHS Football '83. The Marching Tartars did it again. They caught the eyes of the judges, stole the hearts of their audiences, and took home another state championship. The Tartars started their season off well at Dwight Harvest Days competition. They again did well at U of 1 placing only 2.8 points behind the Grand Champion Parade Band, Newton. The highlight of the year was when they captured their 6th consecutive Class C Championship at I.S.U. They won the following awards: Dwight Harvest Days: parade band, parade percussion, parade horn line, parade drum majors, field band, field percussion, field flags, field horn line, field drum majors, all 1st; parade flags, 2nd. U of I Band Day: parade band, field band, field percussion, and field drum majors, all 1st; parade percussion, and parade drum majors, both 2nd; parade and field flags, 3rd. I.S.U. Band Day: band, percussion, and flags, all 1st; drum majors 2nd; evening Class A finals, 4th. The band was under the direction of drum majors Cindy Holland and Joni McCulloh and under the instruction of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hammitt. Congratulations Marching Tartars for another great band and another great season!!! 85 Crier Salutes FCHS V-Ball Val Metz, Volleyball MVP The Fairbury-Cropsey Volleyball team very proudly advanced to sectionals at Coal City this year after winning the Pontiac regional tournament. Once in Coal City, F-C proceeded to advance to the championship match to play Coal City. In order to win a match in volleyball, a team must win two out of three games. F-C won the first and Coal City won the second, leaving it all up to a hotly debated third game. In the beginning of this game, Fairbury quickly fell behind, 3-8, then made a comeback. During this comeback, Fairbury was denied a point. Fairbury had been awarded its tenth point, but the point was not put on the scoreboard. The Tartars served again, and as the ball was in play, the scoreboard buzzer sounded illegally. F-C could have had a point on this serve, but a replay was called instead. When Coal City finally received the serve, they pulled ahead, 14-12. Just before Coal City attempted a serve for their 15th point, F-C called for a substitution, which the referee acknowledged. As the Fairbury player moved to substitute in, the umpire moved to the score table and it is questioned whether or not she heard the substitution stated. The Fairbury player stood by the court line and waited for permission to enter the court. While she stood there, the umpire turned from the score table and called an illegal substitution. She then awarded Coal City their 15th point as F-C's penalty. Fairbury claimed there was no illegal sutstitution, but Coal City nevertheless advanced to the Supersectionals and beat Hoopston-East Lynn; they then placed third at the State Tournament. A complaint was filed with the 1HSA office, but the 1HSA declined to alter or argue any decisions made by the attending officials. 86 Carol concentrates Sweetheart Ball D.J. Mark Edwards of radio station WPOK. in Pontiac had couples rockin'-n-rollin' March 10 in Lincoln Cafeteria at the annual Sweetheart Ball. The dance was sponsored by the FFA and FHA chapters. Decorations were in light blue, royal blue, and white. Heaven by Bryan Adams was the evening's theme song. The highlight of the night was when Sylvie Roy was crowned Queen. Becky Baker and Cindy Sisco were court members. 87 and you thought nobody spiked punch anymore??? Well this year we did with Welch's Grape Juice!!! (got rowdy afterwards!!) Theme Just You And I The colors at Prom this year were hot pink, light pink, dark purple, and lavender. Some of the decorations included Balloon Fantasy Trees and Kissing Ring. The band was Soft Touch , and they played at After-Prom, too. Photography by David took pictures by a bridge with a blue background. After-Prom was from 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. But most people didn't let this end their night. After after-prom, a lot of kids went out for breakfast and who knows when their prom night ended??? After all ... this should be a night to remember!! Tcss and Chris were having a very exciting time. Julie came to Prom this year in style. A limousine and a chauffeur (sho happened to be Mrs. Trachsel's husband). 89 Action '84 Here are some lists of the top happenings in the day-to-day life of an FCHS teen. Some of the new fads in '84: ghetto blasters, break-dancing, and rappin'. At right, Brian Klitzing gives a Thriller” version of the Victory Tour. Singers Michael Jackson ZZ Top Cyndi Laupner Duran-Duran Songs Footloose She's Got Legs Against All Odds Thriller Reflex Heart of Rock 'n' Roll' Jelly Shoes Crop Tops Crop Pants Parachute Pants Clothes Hangouts Pizza Stop IGA parking lot Methodist Church parking lot Movies Footloose Against All Odds Star Trek III Gremlins Police Academy Indiana Jones' Temple of Doom What's Happening? On the third try, the school district passed a referendum, and is awaiting a consolidation vote with FSW and Chatsworth. In the Presidential race, it's incumbent Ronald Reagan for the GOP and Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, and Jesse Jackson vying for the Democrats' nod. In an Olympic year, the Soviets put a damper on the Summer Games in Los Angeles by announcing they will not attend. Local National World Official Olympic Litter Olympics This year, with the Olympic Summer Games held in our country, we discovered that everything was an Official Olympic Something-Or-Other. For example: Snickers, the O. O. candy bar; Canon, the O. O. camera; you name it — it was Officially Olympic. (Don't forget — this yearbook is your Official Olympic Crier. Winners SUPERBOWL WINNERS in '84 were the L.A. Raiders over the Washington Redskins. At the ROSE BOWL, UCLA trounced (almost) everyone's favorite team, the Fighting Illini. Current title-holders of WORLD SERIES honors were the Baltimore Orioles. (Add your own '84 champs here. We're not going out on a limb to make any predictions.) In seven games of NBA PLAY-OFFS, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the L.A. Lakers. MOST PUBLICIZED winner this year was Michael Jackson, who took home eight, count 'em, eight Grammy Awards — seven of them were from the Thriller album. Graduation 1984 On Friday June 1, the 60 members of the class of 1984 received their diplomas and officially ended their 12 years in school. Valedictorian ........................ Kevin Jeffries Salutatorian ........................... Mark Seifert Guides ..................Janet Hoffman, Teri Slagel Ushers . Tess Broquard, Debbie Edwards, Jane Moulton, Shelly Weber Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Forest Green, Old Gold r .........Yellow Rose rom we will find our place in the parade of progress. 92 Coach and teacher George Fyke, at left, and music instructor Bruce Hammitt, above, were honored on graduation night as they ended their teaching careers at Fairbury-Cropsey High School. If you ever need a friend, Fyke told the graduates, call me. Valedictorian Kevin Jeffries and Salutatorian Mark Seifert addressed the audience and their classmates, reflecting on their school years, their pride in graduating, and their hopes for the future. Senior Class president Lori Tredennick responded on behalf of the class after the distribution of the diplomas. Following the benediction, the Class of 1984 marched proudly out of the gymnasium, together, perhaps, for the last time. Members of the Class of 1984 wait their turns, and then march out, diplomas in hand. 93 The Joy And Tears Of Graduating Senior Awards John Ulfers Scholarship ...................... John Roberts Scholarship ..................... Eugene Fredrick Wessels Scholarship .......... Fairbury-Cropsey Education Association Flora L. Mildred Memorial Scholarship Arthur Roy Melvin Memorial Mathematics Scholarship ................... Cindy Brucker Memorial Business Award Science Award ................................ Social Science Award ......................... American Legion Post No. 54 Athletic and Scholarship Award ............. Alternates ................................. Choral Awards National School Choral Award ............. American Legion Choral Award ............. Arion Foundation Award ..................... Instrumental Awards John Philip Sousa Award ................... Lions Club Arion Award ..................... American Legion Instrumental Awards ....... Valedictorian ................................ Salutatorian .................................. ........... -........................... Kevin Jeffries .............................................Val Metz ...........................................Chris Elliott .................................John Mark Ahlemeyer .......................................... Kevin Jeffries ........................................... Dawn Bennett ..... ■ .................................. Mark Seifert WBM..........................................Val Metz ........................Val Metz, John Mark Ahlemeyer ........................Stephanie Schieler, Chris Elliott ..................................... Debbie Winterland .......................................... Becky Baker ..................................... Danesa Hamilton ...........................................Cindy Holland ............................................ Rob Duffy Dawn Bennett, Mark Adams, Lori Tredennick, Val Metz .......................................... Kevin Jeffries ........................................... Mark Seifert Baby Face Top to bottom, left to right: Paul Weber, Danesa Hamilton, Kurt Miller, Tom Babbs, Dianna Burgess, Val Metz, Greg Sullens, Becky Baker, Kendra Mutchler, Jim Lawrence, Alan Walter. % Top to bottom, left to right: Trevor Marshall, Lori Tredennick, Roger Bradford, Troy Hale, Jennifer Ebach, Chris Elliott, Dale Wessels, Dawn Bennett, Tom Nylander. 97 100 Green Cen Tel Ellis Canvas Club Dariy Queen Kathleen Durham, D.M.N., P.C. Eastside Veterinary Clinic Fairbury Village Green Hairitage Salon Hanley, Traub Hanley, Attorneys-at-Law Hicksgas Hicksatomic cn H-� • 3 Huber's Clothing Janssen's Sunoco D.H. Johnston, D.D.S. Klitzing Welding Langstaff-Moscicki Clinic Linda's Frozen Pizza McDonald's Restaurant Moser Mobile n ro a H Myers Crop Service Nuform Counter Top Co., Inc. Nylander's Flowers and Gifts Paul's Chimney Sweep R.D.'s Drive-In tr Stoller and Maurer Construction Co. 3 Weber's Plumbing and Heating Ziegenhorn and Sons Grey Goose Jaydee's Paternoster Ford Rt. 24 Antiques Terry's Barbershop o Zook Chiropractic Clinic e H o 1 1 Ben Franklin Store y 10 X Cornbelt Press Dave's Supermarket 1 Fairbury Federal Savings and Loan V,_. X U. Fosdick Poultry Processors O £ Futura Fashions Hoffman Tool Die Koehl Bros. Inc. Kinate and Morgan, Attorneys-at-Law Nussbaum Plumbing and Heating Sav-More Health Mart Pharmacy Walton's of Fairbury r-h Weber's IGA I—4 Fairbury Auto Parts Fairbury Paint Store o Dr. J.E. Lauraitis, Chiropractor National Bank of Fairbury 3 Reiger, Inc. cn 101 I Autographs va ■ •s. ‘V i