Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1972 volume:

The Indo-China war has cast its shadow across the last eight graduating classes of Gillespie. To those whose lives have been tom apart by this war, and to those whose lives are no more, we peacefully dedicate this annual. Looking Inside Opening Section 4 Faculty 12 Academics 20 Activities 34 Sports 50 Organizations 66 Classes 88 Closing Section 122 Student Index 128 Advertisement 134 1972 Gillespian Editing Staff Editor-in-Chief: Rick Stankoven Assistant Editor: Debbie Genetti Jr. Asst. Editor: Karen Masek Section Editors Academics: Mary Fritz Activities: DeYon Finkes Classes: Terry Cavallo Photographer: Mike Brunetto Organizations: Dan Pickett Sports: Jack Chulick Advertisement: Patty Crane Art and Misc.: Cheri Winkelblack Mr. Thomas Keller, Advisor 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 Administration And Faculty John Orler, Superintendent Walter Chulick. Curriculum Director and Assistant Superintendent Steve Majzcl, Principal, Benld. Emil Borgini, Principal, Gillespie Leland Ashby, Agriculture 1 -IV, Welding Robert A trig. Social Sciences Ben Baggoire, English and Spanish 14 9 Joyce Bartels, English II and III Carole Cavirt, English III and IV Jack Clay, Shop IA Don Dobrino. Driver Ed., Football and Baseball Coach Robert Easton, History and English Joe Eisman, Algebra I Dawn Elliot, French and English Jeannette French, Family Living, Child Care and Food Services Maurie Giaudrone, Art Don Gibson, General Shop and Shop IA i Jerry Grandone, Boy’s PE and Track and Basketball Coach Leslie Henderson, Drawing and Metal Shop 15 Cerelda Herrera, English 1 Margaret Hladik, Home Ec. and English Kathryn Hribcmik, Typing and Bookkeeping Norman Ismari, Biology and Adv. Biology Carol Kissinger, World History Kenneth Kay, Band Charles Korunka, Gen. Science and Biology Yvonne Magnani, Health and History James Marcacci, Typing, Record Keeping, and Stenotype I and II Gayle Nicouloussi, Girls’ PE Arthur Olson, English I Louis Polovich, Driver Ed., History, and Geography 16 James Rolando, Mathematics Robert Scderwall, Alg. I, Physics, and Adv. Physical Science Stephanie Sheridan, Practical Math Adolph Tenikat, History Madeline Tenikat, Clerical Off. Practice, Stcno., and Typing Ray Tusek, Boys’ PE Linda Wattles, Home Ec. Alvin Wilkening, Geometry, Chemistry, and Adv. Physical Science Deanna Yurkovich, Chorus Services — Helps the Students The smooth running of business in G.C.H.S., is aided by several services. The efficiency of the staff of secretaries assures the school that all important mat- ters are properly taken care of. The nurse, Mrs. Elea- nor Davies, aids the student body in preventing ill- nesses. Mrs. Jean Fite keeps the library facilities in proper order, to add to the convenience of the library. Mr. Tom Keller is in charge of the Audio-Visual Depart- ment. Under his guidance, students learn to operate, and take care of AV equipment. The meals at G.C.H.S. are prepared by a qualified staff of cooks. The meals arc planned according to State specifications. The job of the two janitors, Mr. Wyatt and Mr. Sobberi, is to make sure that the school is clean and sanitary, at all times. Esicr Ferrari, Jenny Hlafka, Brownie Bowels and Agnes McGrady, make up the list of secretaries, at Gillespie. 18 As librarian, Jean Fite keeps all the library facilities well organized. Eleanor Davies, GHS school nurse. The well qualified staff of cooks provide G.C.H.S. faculty and students with their noon meals. 19 GHS Offers Wide Range of Math Science In the Gillespie school system, the high school student finds there is a series of math and sciences courses in which he may enroll. At the Benld Attendance Center, Mrs. Ste- phanie Sheridan instructs general math courses, while Mr. joe Eisman is the Algebra instructor. Mr. Charles Korunka, general science and biology instructor, is also a faculty member of Benld Attendance Center. In Gillespie, Mr. James Rolando, Mr. Alvin Wilkening and Mr. Robert Sedcrwall are the math instructors. Mr. Wilkening and Mr. Sederwall, along with Mr. Norman Is- mari, teach the Science courses at GHS. This year, Mr. Rolando was assisted by Mr. Larry Testa of Blackburn. He took over the class as student teacher during the last quarter. The math courses range from general math to advanced mathematics and calculus, while the science courses range from general science to advanced physical science and ad- vanced biology. Students of math and science find the courses very inter- esting. Through the use of classroom studies and experi- mentation, the student is able to broaden his scope of knowledge. David Grey and Richard Clark (top left) carefully monitor a physics experi- ment, as Carl Love (bottom) points out some facts on Rocketing to of classroom study and behind-thc-whccl learning, driver’s education students arc taught by Mr. Dobrino. 20 Arbor day finds Gary Pellizzarro and Gary Niehaus (top) co-operating on the removal of a dead tree while (left) Pam Mussatto and Joyce Sactovia watch Mr. Ismari prepare to plant a new tree, (above) Advanced math class requires Janell Mansholt’s constant concentration. 21 Social Studies Required to Graduate Many students enter GHS only to find that they must take a series of required courses before they graduate. Two of these required courses are consumer economics and American History. Mr. Robert Attig, in addition to teaching Sociology, teaches the consumer economics courses at GHS. The History courses are taught by Mr. Louis Polovich, Mr. Bob Easton, and Mrs. Evonne Magnani at Gillespie. World History is taught by Mr. Adolph Tenikat, at Benld Attendance Center. The curriculum in the Social Studies helps the stu- dents understand their heritage and to cope with prob- lems they might face in the future. Some of Mr. Tenikat’s disciplinary actions may seem harsh, but they are effective. (bottom) The efficiency of Mr. Attig’s methods of teach- ing is shown (lift) by showing an occasional film strip in class. 22 Fine Arts Add Variety to GHS Under the supervision of Mrs. Deanna Yurkovich, the Gillespie chorus called the Stars and Stripes” put on a Spring Variety concert at the BAC. Under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Kay, the Band, in its several divisions, supported and inspired many activities. The Marching Miners performed in the Homecoming parade and at most of the home football and basketball games sparking enthusiasm of both the team and the spectators. The art instructor at GHS is Mr. Morrie Giaudrone. He teaches two courses of varied studies. These in- clude drawing, painting, sculpture as well as the fun- damental concepts of art and its history. 23 Rug making (top) required the undivided attention of Rochelle Purdy, while on lookers found it interesting. Mr. Kay (above) enjoys conducting his band. English Foreign Languages Are Being Talked About For the second consecutive year, Arthur Olson and Cyrelda Herrera instruct the freshmen on the basic fundamentals of English and grammar. At the second level of High School, we find Joyce Bartels, Dawn Elliot, and Bert Baggiore, eager to add to the knowl- edge their students acquired as freshmen. Margaret Hladik, carries on the course by teaching English III. In the fourth level of English and Litera- ture courses we find Carole Cavitt. Another field of study at GHS is that of foreign languages. For most students, preferring French they find their teacher, Dawn Elliott, willing to help them get the necessary start. The students choosing Spanish find Bert Baggiore, with the aid of Sheryl Utecaht, ready to assist their students with the basic expres- sions of the Spanish language. Gina Calcari (top), as other foreign language, find that tapes help improve their speaking skills. Her instructor. Miss Utecaht, student teacher, takes time out for the observation of the progress in the class, (above) Henrietta Crouser (left) concentrates to complete her les- son before the bell sounds. 24 Miss Elliot, (top Uft) surprises her French stu- dents with a little snack. While Mr. Baggiore gives his Spanish students the next days assign- ment. In a classroom down the hall, Denise Bertagnoli prepares a delicious demonstration speech in Miss Bartels speech class. 25 Business Educations — Groundwork for Future There is a wide range of business education courses in which a student may enroll at Gillespie High School. The faculty members who teacli these courses are Madeline Tenikat, Kathryn Hribernik, and James Marcacci. The curriculum in the business education field ranges from bookkeeping to typing and machine shorthand. There is a wide range of courses offered the student who plans to enter the business world. The business programs offer students the courses of stenography, typing, record keeping, office practices, and bookkeeping. These courses prepare students for employment or begin the groundwork for college ma- jors in business. Right, Mrs. Tenikat instruas a student in the proper use of her business machine, (bottom) Karen Leone pauses while Mrs. Hribernik prepares to assign the next day’s work. 26 (left) Sheryl Meinardi and Colene De Martini care- fully listen to the dictation in Mr. Marcacci’s ma- chine shorthand class. (bottom left) Patti Kidwcll tries to locate a mistake in an addition problem. (top right) Ginger Anderson compares her short- hand notes with that of the previous day’s assign- ment. (bottom right) Mr. Marcacci takes time out to answer a student’s question. 27 Mr. Jack Clay (left) enjoys demonstrating the proper cutting techniques of wood shop. For Suzi Loveless (below) dressmaking seems to be one of the most interesting courses. Vocational Education for All Vocational Education courses are offered to the girls as well as the boys at GHS. These courses help prepare students in many fields for possible jobs after school. Mr. Leland Ashby, FFA advisor, is the instructor for the agriculture and welding programs at GHS. Mr. Jack Clay teaches shop classes while Mr. Henderson has the mechanical drawing and metal shop courses. Don Gibson is the instructor of Industrial and Safety Education. Family living, child care, and dressmaking are classes in which students prepare for family life. The home economics instructor in Benld is Mrs. Lynda Wattles and Mrs. Jeanette French is the Gillespie teacher. 29 Health, PE, and Driver Ed Alternate To keep fit in body as well as mind” seems to be the objective of the P.E. classes. Mary Ann Schoby teaches the girls Physical Education classes in Gilles- pie while Gail Niccolussi instructs at the Benld At- tendance Center. Boys P.E. is taught by Jerry Gran- done in Gillespie and Ray Tusek in Benld. For the second year, the health program alternates with the P.E. classes. Louis Polovich and Evonne Mag- nani (Fritz), and Don Dobrino, instruct the health classes. In a combination of classroom study and behind- the-wheel learning, driver’s education students are taught by Mr. Dobrino. (right) Discussing the events of the day, were Mark Wcyen and coach, Mr. Grandonc. (bottom) Safe driving procedures were shown by Mr Marcacci, to the Driver’s Education classes. 30 Mrs Fritz (top left) docs careful re- search before her afternoon classes re- sume. (top nght) Volleyball was one of the many activities that kept Mrs. Mary Ann Schoby’s P.E. classes attention. (middle left) Is this a new dance or what?” (bottom left) No John, not yet! Wait until they condemn it before you wreck it. 31 32 Homecoming: Hey! Look around you. What do you see? What do you hear? These Boots are Made for Walking. Elephant Walk” and Dead on Arrival,” are the coinciding tunes chosen to portray each class float to the theme songs” for Homecoming 72 . Homecoming week is a jovial, enthusiastic week cram-packed with excitement. The com- petitive spirit float aluminously displaying beauty, creativity, originality, and craftsmanship not to mention the hard work of each class. Prior to this year it had been the practice to have the parade led by the Marching Miners followed by the cheerleaders, floats, cars, queen candidates on the Friday afternoon of the game and the dance with the announcement of the queen after the game But, beginning with the parade on Thursday afternoon, two bonfires in the evening, a game on Friday, succeeded by a dance Sarurday night student momentum rapidly accelerated with the Seniors receiving the grand prize float builders’ award — 1st, the Miners scoring a victory and Janinc Marcacci being crowned 1971-72 Home- coming Queen. Victory for Seniors and Miners! 34 35 Homecoming Court: L to r.: Jeff Marcacci and Mary Gucciardo; Mike Brunetto and Debbie Hughes; Bill Wolfe and Dennis Sawyer; David Halavonich and Patti Kidwcll; Rick More and Sheri Price (retiring queen); Danny Evans and Queen Janine Marcacci; Donny Stewart and Regina Bomkamp; Mark Weycn and Pam Prcvcdell; Charlie Pohlman and Amy Verton; Joe Jacobs and Janice Brown. 36 37 Athletic Carnival Provides Enjoyable Evening Annually the Student Council and Athletic Depart- ments co-sponsor the Athletic Carnival which consists of queen candidates selling tickets for two weeks, class and club concession stands on the night of the carni- val, and a dance and lots of fun for everyone. The festive carnival features variety as the original- ity of the students shine through in their booths and attract business bartering for fun. At 9 o’clock, spirits begin to lighten with music filtering the air as the informal dance commences. By now, all the queen candidates are nervously awaiting the coronation and silently wondering if they will be the 1972 Athletic queen. The honor of Athletic Carni- val queen is bestowed on the girl selling the most tickets. Candidates and escorts participating this year are: Ann Cox and Alan Eisman; Vicki Carney and Don Wright; Joan Fritsche and Tom Fellin; Janice Brown and Joe Jacob; Gayla Kierle and Jeff Marcacci; Karen Leone and Wally Scmploski; Kathy Lacy and Richard Clark; Mary Lynn Kaskutas and Craig Bussman; Dana Alender and David Wilder; Robin Morse and Jim Pohlman; Regina Bomkamp and Mike Brunetto; Cheri Winkelblack and Jack Chulick. The climax of the evening came when Cheri Wink- elblack was crowned Athletic Carnival queen. (top) Retiring queen, Mary Jane Klocke crown the new queen, Cheri Winkelblack. The senior class court (above) pose for a picture while Denise DeLaurent (right) gets ready to shave a ballon. 38 Sharon Clemonds and Mary Kaskutas (left) seem to enjoy themselves at the dance. Pam and Tracy Mussatto handle the GAA conces- sion (below) while the Freshmen candidates and escorts (bottom left) have their photo taken. 39 Thurber: an Evening of Hilarious Entertainment Someone give me my lines!”, Big Mouth!”, You’re not Robert Browning.” These are just a few of the behind-the-scenes lines that could be heard during the production of A Thurber Carnival” by James Thurber. This play was different in the respect that it was a series of short situation comedy skits. Under the direction of Mr. Tom Keller, the play was a huge success. The skits included in the production were: The Wolf at the Door,” The Unicom in the Garden,” The Little Girl and the Wolf,” If Grant had been Drinking at Appomattox,” and more. Each member worked especially hard on this year’s production since it was much more difficult than any done in the past. Mr. Keller and the cast should be congratulated for a fine performance. 40 The Young Patriots (right) consist of Jerry Taylor, Fred Sawyer. Michele Heyen and De- Yon Finkcs. Karen Masek (below) gives her solo while members of the chorus (bottom) sing a song from Oklahoma. Chorus Provides Night of Fantastic Entertainment! SINGING! SINGING! Position. Raise the Curtains. Lights. On with the Show! Chorus, a non-academic class is seldom given any credit. After all, it does not take much to open a mouth and produce a sound. But to produce a stage production is a different story. Take 32 members known as the Stars and Stripes,” a teacher and rum them into singers, actors, ac- tresses, directors, stage crew, dancers, and musicians and what do you have? A music festival, talent, and a grand night for sing- ing. Such was the evening of April 22nd as the audience watched in awe the two part performance held in the standing room only” Benld gym. Beginning with a salute to Rogers and Hammerstein, a light hearted atmosphere was set. Costumed singers, soloist, cowboys, and hula girls provided the stage action singing selections from King and I,” Oklahoma” and many other hit musicals. The second half, more modern, appealed for brotherly love, ecology, and an answer to today’s prob- lems. 42 Senior Day Fun for All Senior Day hit the halls of GHS with a magnificent clamor — for more reasons than the usual. Students and faculty met to toast the graduating Seniors as they celebrated their completed education. All discouraged — there is still a lot to Learn! Patty Minton seeks Mr. Scdcrwall’s sympathy as her husband (Robin Morse) tells his side of the story (top), while the presiding Judge (Margaret Walker) listens attentively to the case (left) and the seniors serving as the jury (above) decide on their verdict. 45 “Mardi Gras’’ Inspires Romantic Moods at ‘‘Prom 72” Soft lights, floating balloons, gaily colored streamers, and a beautiful gazebo provided for a romantic atmosphere which made the prom a mem- orable occasion for all of those fortunate enough to attend. A mirror ball touched off the party colors of aqua, red, yellow and spring green. Guests entered through a black hallway lighted by a mysterious black light. The effect was startling. The starry-eyed couples were escorted into the grand ballroom” by servers chosen by the juniors. The girls wore peasant dresses of floor length. The boys wore jeans with checked shirts. The party tables were separated into sections of five by flowered trel- lises. The tables decorations consisted of masks, horns, and party mint cups. Everyone danced to the Music of Silver Ship.” At the end of the festivities was the highlight of the grand march and crowning of the Prom 72” king and queen. Selected to reign were Mark Weyen and Janine Marcacci. Joan Rauzi and John Baggio (top left) remove” one of the Prom’s most favorite decorations while the local police tries to keep an eye on things. The Prom found Juniors and Seniors enjoying themselves blowing horns (above) and dancing, (left). King and Queen, Mark Weyen and Janine Marcacci (right) toss candy to the students af- ter smashing the pinata. (bottom right) Lynn Himstedt and Janice Cooper seemed amazed at the decorations, (bottom left) Busy hands help make the Prom a success. 48 Debbie Hughes and Pam Prevedell (top) lend a helping hand toward the Junior’s goal while (above) Karen Leone and Dan Evans display their creation. Ginger Anderson (left) concen- trates on her work for the Prom. 49 50 SPOK Y SPORT Football Miners Deliver Crowd Pleasing Season A new breed of football pervaded the sports scene at GHS this fall, one of fast action and hard-practiced precision, which turned out large, enthusi- astic crowds all year. With the season ending on a record of 3 wins and 6 losses, it proved to be an exciting fall. The team developed their skills for the opening of the season, and could be seen both in early morning and after-school practice sessions. The coaching staff of Don Dobrino, head coach, assisted by Skip Hastings and Bob Easton diligently applied their tutorship and experience at all practices to prepare the team for the opening of the season. The beginning of the season proved to be a disappointment for the team, but they picked up their first conference victory at Mt. Olive and proceeded to thrash Virden by a 42-0 score to post a homecoming victory. The team provided itself one more victory before the season ended. In conference voting, Dan Evans, a junior, was selected as all-conference line- backer, and teammate Terry Allen was selected as all-conference end. Re- ceiving honorable mentions from the conference coaches were two seniors and two juniors. Jack Dunn, Tony Rives, A1 Vezzoli and Craig Bussman. Halfback Joe Stewart (Uft) eludes downed Vir- den ballplayers behind Miner blocking while Mike Brunetto (about) breaks a tackle during a practice session. 52 Dan Evans (left) punts for long yardage as teammates pursue downfield. Jack Chulick (be- low) snaps the ball to Jerry Runta as play be- gins. 53 Varsity football includes: Terry Allen, John Baggio, Kim Bertagnolli, John Brunctto, Mike Brunetto, Craig Bussman, Mark Carpani, Mike Ccrkoski, Jack Chulick, Rich Clark, Dave Craddick, Jack Dunn, Dan Evans, John Fenton, Emil Fritz, Dave Halavonich, Joe Jacobs, Rich Keffcr, Danny Licnard, Dave Lienard, Jeff Marcacci, Bob Protugal, Gary Reznicck, Tony Rives, Charlie Rossini, Jerry Runta, Don Stewart, Joe Stewart, Gary Re, A1 Vezzoii, Nolan Withers, Bob Zirklebach, and Wally Semploski. 54 (top) Hard work during practice improves Miner ballplaying. VARSITY FOOTBALL Highland Hillsboro Mr. Olive OPPONENT Virden South Stiuiiton Freshmen Football: row 1: Wayne Keffer, Joel Warford, Dick Drew, Randy Cook, Larry Willis, Mike Bruhn, Jim Fassero, Bob Gucciardo, Jim Balzraine, Lonnie Manalia. Row 2: Tom Edwards, Steve Brown, George Link, Dennis Zirldcback, Dave Corrigan, T. Eppinger, Dennis Tiburzi, A1 Eisman, Tom Fellin, Lonnie Heck, Dennis Tallman. Row 3: Jeff Corbin, Tim Davies, Mark Scrcg, Joe Kolesar, Joe Baum, Dow Wright, Andy Easton, Dave Chiarodo, Ray Mansholt, Gary Morris. Jim Link, manager. 55 Miners Capture County Crown The 71-72 season of the basketball Miners proved to be a surprising one, for both players and fans. A well-organized and aggressive team took the floor for the beginning of the winter sports season. They en- tered the Macoupin County Tournament on a four game winning streak. The County tournament, played in Carlinville, was the undisputed highlight of the season. Gillespie, seeded second in the tournament, continued to win posting a 67-70 victory over Virden and a 73-64 tri- umph over Bunker Hill. In the final game of the tournament Gillespie proved to be unbeatable, as they pounced on the Piasa Birds and rolled up a 79-57 score to earn the County trophy, and provide the Gillespie fans with the distinction of rapping the Birds. In the final count, the team produced a 14-10 re- cord and a third place conference finish. Mark Weyen, team captain, was rated highly in conference voting, as he was chosen for the all-conference team and given honorable mention for Little All-State. Weyen also re- ceived the title of Most Valuable Player by his team- mates. Terry Allen was selected as best defensive player, and received honorable mention for all-confer- ence. Dave Wilder was selected to the second all-con- ference team, and received the Most Improved Player award, and Dan Evans took the Best Free-Throw Per- centage trophy. 1972 Varsity Basketball, bottom row: Dave Craddick, Tim Fcllin, John Baggio, Dave McCrady, Dan Evans. Top row: Terry Allan, Mark Weyen, Coach Hastings, Craig Bussman, Coach Grandonc. Jim Pohlman, and Dave Wilder. V (left) Mark Weyen and Dave Wilder controls the boards for another Miner basket. THE BENLD INDIANS Top, fine offensive ballplaying enables Dave Wilder to score. Above, Dave Wilder shows that free throws play an important pan in the final score. VARSITY SEASON RECORD GILLESPIE 79 North Greene 77 76 Mt. Olive 66 60 Lincolnwood 67 82 Nokomis 76 69 Hillsboro 70 56 Southwestern 66 68 Virden 69 73 Carlinville 57 83 Litchfield 66 74 Glenwood 46 99 Staunton 67 70 Nokomis 76 93 Staunton 65 57 Bunker Hill 59 82 Mt. Olive 60 56 Carlinville 80 74 Virden 49 64 Southwestern 72 Edwardsville Holiday Tournament 63 Jerseyville 61 61 Edwardsville 83 Macoupin County Tournament 67 Virden 60 73 Bunker Hill 64 79 Southwestern 57 Regional Tournament 69 Nokomis 72 59 Gillespie Baseball Posts First Conference Championship Enthusiasm” was the key word for Miners baseball this spring. The team began the season with a confer- ence title in mind, and their spirit soon spread to the school and the fans. They in turn rewarded the school with an 18 and 2 record and its first conference tro- phy. In appreciation of his efforts for the team, coach Don Dobrino was awarded a trophy by the members of his team. Individual awards were presented for four different categories: batting, Dave Wilder, with a final average of .428; fielding, Phil Cavoretto, with no errors for the season; pitching, Don Stewart with a final ERA of 0.96, and Most Valuable Player was awarded to the team, in recognition of their consistent performance. Mark Weycn and Doug Cottingham (top right) discuss the situation at hand. John Fenton (left above) digs in” for the next pitch. Don Stewart (right above) keeps his eye on the target as he begins his motion. 60 1972 Varsity Baseball: Bottom row: Dave Licnard, Paul Seketa, Rich Cavins, Robbie Dobrino. Gene Alpi. Second row: Dave Halavonich, manager, Dan Lienard, Gary Niehaus, John Fenton, Doug Cottingham, Emil Fritz, Joe Stewart, Tony Rives, manager. Third row: Terry Allan, Phil Cavoretto, Dan Evans, Mark Weyen, Jerry Runta, Craig Bussman, Dave Wilder, Don Stewart, Charlie Rossini, coach Don Dobrino. GILLESPIE 3 4 7 9 7 13 3 8 1 13 4 3 2 2 3 11 4 2 1972 BASEBALL (13H )| Hills| Lincolnwood ('arlinvillH (DH) Bunker Litchfield Mt. Olive Southwestern Nokomis Hillsboro Carlinville Lincolnwood Nokomis Staunton Mt. Olive District Competition Staunton Bethalto Mt. Olive OPPONENT 1 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 61 Jim Pohlman (above) exhibits winning form in discus throwing, Jerry Runta (top right) shows deep concern for his team, John Haltcman (right) gets set to clear the high jump bar. 62 Trackmen Develop Individual Skills Under the guidance of coach Jerry Grandone, Miner trackmen were given a fine opportunity to develop their individual talents, and many did, to the benefit of themselves and the team. Although they did not place in any major meets, several of the Gillespie cin- dermen performed well in smaller meets. These in- cluded meets which Gillespie hosted at its recently completed track facilities. Joe Jacobs was selected by the coaches and teammates as the Most Valuable com- petitor. The baton is exchanged between Joe Jacobs and Rick Frizzo (above) while Bob Zirkelback (left) sets a steady stride. Phil Cavorctto (top) displays the form for winning the shot put. 63 Cheerleaders Regina Bomkamp. Anne Fite, Janice Carpani, Janine Marcacci, Denise Bertagnolli, Pam Prevedell. Jackie Jones, Mary Gucciardo, Lynn Bor- gini, Cheryl Vanucci, Denise DeLaurent, and Cheri Fenton stage a pep rally during the homecoming parade. Varsity and J.V. cheerleaders (left) lead Miner fans in a cheer. Denise Bcr- tagnolli, Anne Fite and Janice Carpani, (above) ride in the cheerleaders car at Homecoming. Opposite page, Janine Marcacci and Denise Bertagnolli show concern for a Miner ballplayer. Cheerleaders Strive for Sportsmanship and Spirit An important part of the athletic program at GHS is the role played by the cheerleaders. They spend many hours after school and weekends in order to pro- mote spirit and enthusiasm for the teams. One week each summer, they attend at cheerleader’s clinic at Illi- nois State University, Normal, Illinois. Here they are schooled in different aspects of crowd participation. In addition to their enthusiasm, the cheerleaders are also in charge of such things as pep rallies and poster- making. This year’s cheerleaders played an important part in the GHS athletic program. Freshmen cheerleaders: Debbie Triplo, Donna Griffel, Kathy Zarr, Candy Price, Jayne Vcrticchio, and Mary Ann Halteman cheer for the Bcnld Indians. 66 67 Honor Society consist of left to right: Michele Heycn, Donna Sigman, Mike Brunetto, Bev Katich, Janine Marcacci, DeYon Finkes. Middle row: Joyce Satovia, Gail Zantcr, Lou Ann DeWitt, Regina Bomkamp, Susan Heyen, Mary Fritz, Donna Schoen, Mr. Borgini. Top row: Pam Mussatto, Diane Deulm, Andrea Fite, Phil Cavoretto. Richard Clark, David Gray, Gene Beyer. Randy Corbin, Gary Pellizzaro, Patty Crane, John Brunetto. 68 Honor Society Donna Sigman carries on the tradition of lighting the Honor Society candles (top) while Mr. Borgini congratulates Diane Duclm with a handshake as he presents her with her award (bottom). 1972 Honor Society Chosen Each year, 10% of the Junior class and 15% of the Senior class are chosen to be in the National Honor Society. This great honor is bestowed upon those in reward for their scholastic achievements, which must be a B” average or better. The four characteristics of the Honor Society member are scholar- ship, leadership, character and service. At the annual spring banquet, Mr. Borgini presented each with the traditional pin and certificate. Four hold over seniors gave speeches on the characteristics, the most important point in choosing members for the Honor Society. Dr. James Moon, guest speaker for the evening, spoke on three necessary points in life. Honor Society 9 Patty Crane, Deniic Keck, and Susan Ballentyne (nght) play the difficult clarinet at the dedication while Danny Tallman (below) plays the bari sax. Deana Hoeffinger, Kevin Failoni, and Denis Ti- burzi (lower right) talk briefly after the Homecom- ing Parade. Band Instrumentalists Highlight School Activities The GHS band, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Kay, added music and entertainment for many school activities this year. Such activities include pep rallies, football halftime shows, and many of their own concerts. Their tunes added color to the various assemblies at which they performed. This year, they not only did routine performances typical of other school bands, but among their concerts, they gave a demonstration for the elementary students and a special performance at the McNely signboard dedication. 70 Band Band i Student Council and FTA Prepare for the Future 75Student Council The Student Council at GHS has the power of school government. Problems which the students wish to solve are brought before the council members and Mr. Rolando, council advisor, and they will come up with a decision pleasing both to the students and the administration. The Future Teachers of America, promoting inter- est in the teaching profession, this year travelled to SIUE for their annual club trip. Mrs. Evonne Fritz assisted the FTA’ers with various projects. Part of their time was spent practicing teaching as substitutes for the elementary students. This year, the FTA scholarships were awarded to DeYon Finkes and Mary Fritz. The FTA also donated a water cooler to the school. The members of che Student Council arc pictured in the top photo. The officers this year (above) are Jack Chulick, Donna Schocn, Cathy DcMuzio, Mr. Rolando. Adv. and Jim Pohlman. (left) Jim Pohl- man adds to council meetings. FTA 73 (right) The cast begins to become nervous as curtain time comes nearer. The Young Patriots” (Mow) consist of Jerry Taylor, DeYon Finkes, Michele Heyen, and Fred Sawyer. Chorus (bottom) as they appeared the day of their performance. 74 Chorus Chorus and Drama Club Are Fine Arts Experience The GHS Chorus and the Drama Club promote interest in the fine arts field; they also serve as an entertainment media for the school and the community. This year, the Chorus put on a Spring Variety Concert which turned out to be a huge success to which the audience gave a standing ovation. Mrs. Yurkovich, Chorus director, once again did an excellent job directing the singers. The Drama Club, through their production of A Thurber Carnival” received valuable stage experience before the student body of the BAC and the members of the community. Tom Keller, advisor, helped the members through the many rough spots. Drama 75 Marian Girardi, Steve Katich, Tracy Mussatto, Dan Pickett, David Grey and Miss Battles, adv. make up the staff. 76“Miner's Light” Publications Keep Students Up to Date To keep students informed on coming events is just one of the jobs of the Miner’s Light” staff. The staff each month provides the paper with articles of inter- est, relating news of people, and sports as well. With the purchase of a new offset printer, better processes, and facilities, the Light” was able to print pictures. The advisor is Miss Joyce Bartles and the paper was edited by Marian Girardi and David Grey. The GILLESPIAN staff, members of NSYA and S1SPA, attended the annual SISPA spring conference at SIU Carbondale. Three members of the staff, Mary Fritz, Dan Pickett, and Rick Stankoven were accompa- nied to Carbondale by Miss Hladik. At the conference, Dan Pickett and Rick Stankoven received fourth place in the annual layout contest. The 1972 Gillespian is sponsored by Thomas M. Keller and edited by Rick Stankoven. Sharon Cummings (top) expresses what annual meetings are really like. Mr. Keller (left) prepares the camera for the day’s events, (above) Editor Rick Stankoven helps Don Throne and Penny Kirby with picture cropping. Gillespian 77 The 1972 chapter of Future Farmers of America pose for a group picture (lop) while John Walker receives his State Farmer Award from Mr. Leland Ashby with pride (bottom). FFA and FHA, Tomorrow's Adults The Gillespie chapter of the Future Farmers of America marked the year of 1972 a year of hard work and achievement. The aims of the club, to teach special skills in agri- cultural fields, and to develop such qualities as leader- ship, cooperation, and sound character are exemplified in its members. Included in the FFA program are welding, farm wiring, tractor driving, and studies in improving crop yields. This year State Farmer awards were won by John Walker, Gary Niehaus, and Larry Schmidt. John Walker was 1972 Corn Champ. The Future Homemakers of America learn skills which will someday be useful in the home. In prepa- ration for marriage and parenthood, the girls strive for a better understanding of the home life. They must learn many responsibilities which come with being a homemaker. The FHA symbol, the home in the hands of a homemaker, clearly illustrates the duties of home- makers. Indeed, homes are in the hands of FHA’ers. 8 FFA Jayne Gallo, Gayla Kcirle and Katrina Blevins listen as plans are discussed for the Mother-Daughter banquet (top) as we find Mickey Drew and Diane Jacobs pausing after an FHA session (top right). LouAnn DcWitt presides over an FHA meeting (left) and (abate,) DeYon Finkes and Diane Jacobs are named FHA Girls of the Year” by Mrs. French. FHA 79 Seen (above) are Language Club members under the supervision of Miss Dawn Elliott, while (below) Jack Chulick and John Brunctto work in the field of Science. Language and Science Clubs Add to Classroom Studies The newly formed Language club, under Miss Dawn Elliott’s guidance, this year broke a tradition — this is the first year that the two languages joined forces. They engaged in several money-making pro- jects which would help pay expenses. The members had discussions of interest to those studying foreign languages. Each meeting was sparked with an interna- tional flavor. The Science Club, advised by Mr. Sederwall and Mr. Wilkening, performed many scientific experi- ments, the most interesting being the launching of model rockets. The money made from concessions at football and basketball games provided funds for the purchase of materials. They hope to continue these projects and expand interest in the Sciences. 80 Language Club Mr Wilkcning. Mr. Scdcrwall and Rick Stan- kovcn (lift) discuss rocketing procedures while Gary Pellizzaro sells candy at the concession stand. At approximately 4:22 p.m. the Science Club poses fo- a group shot. The members include: Randy Corbin, Bill Schwappich. Jack Chulick. Marian Girardi, Mr. Scdcrwall, David Gray. Carl Love, Gary Pellizzaro, Mr. Wilkening. Rick Stankovcn. and John Brunetto. G-Club and GAA for Sportsmanship G-Club and GAA are organizations designed to promote interest and participation in sports. Upon receiving a G” for excellent performance in sports, the athlete is chosen for membership in the G-Club. He must be a leader in all he does both on and off the field. G-Club activities for the 1971-72 year were their annual hayridc, cookout, and sportsman’s banquet. GAA builds skill in sports for girls in today’s active world. It improves their minds as well as their bodies. Building good sportsmanship is one of the main interests of GAA. The girls participate in state competition. They received first in the state bowling tournament, and also in the Jersyville volleyball playday in which six schools entered. Their other activities include a Daddy Date Night, a Mother-Daughter Play Night, their an- nual trip to St. Louis to view a Cardinal baseball game, and an awards night at which girls excel- ling in sports fields receive a letter and certifi- cate from Mrs. Schoby, Club advisor. At this banquet, Mrs. Schoby received a new stopwatch. A scene from the Sportsman banquet (top) and the enthusiastic G-Club Pictured below. G-Club members arc left to right: Mr. Dobrino, Advisor, Wally Scmplowski, Ross Dunn, Craig Bussman, Mike Bruneto, Mark Weycn, David Wilder, Doug Cottingham, John Fenton. Second row: Don Stewart, Jack Chulick, Dan Evans, Philip Cavorctto, David Litviak, A1 Vczzoli, Rick Frizzo, Ed Scott, John Haltman. Third row: John Bochmke. Terry Allan. Joe Stewart, Bill Wolf. G-Club 82 GAA 83 AV and Library Aides Help Students and Faculty The audio-visual department this year was under new manage- ment. Mr. Tom Keller instructed the aids on the correct use of all facilities such as projectors, tape recorders, and many other machines necessary for classroom use. Also included in the duties of the audio- visual aide are filming school events, helping with photography, and keeping all equipment in order. The library aides were kept busy with their routine duties, under the guidance of Mrs. Jean Fite. They learned the correct procedure of filing books, magazines, and other reference materials. Danny Pickett is caught escaping with the film projector again (top right) as Terry Cavallo and Doug Cottingham tape the Homecoming parade (top) and the A-V department which is under the supervision of Mr. Tom Keller, stand by for group picture. 84 AV Mike Sarti and Mr Keller get the Miners on film (left) while Connie Gibbons and Phillis Clarol take time out from their library duties for a little snack. Library Aides 85 86 Freshman “Chiefs” Top of Totem Pole at BAC The mighty chiefs” entered the halls of BAC to find old and new faces, many lost rooms, a few new teachers, and a new principal. Many were enthusiastic about the changes and dignity of being upperclassmen but, will once again return to the ranks of underclassmen upon entering the halls of GHS. Naturally, this being their first year of high school, they found it a new and exciting experience with its diverse activities and thrilling events. They made the most of their year at BAC since it was the last chance for a while to do many of the things they wanted to do in high school. It seems every year most freshmen take advantage of this opportunity and make it a worthwhile and enjoyable year. James Alderson Jim Balzrainc Joe Baum Kent Bearden Pete Beluin Linda Bili Peggy Brown Steven Brown Mike Bruhn Linda Bultema Fred Burch Marsha Bussman Lee Campbell David Carrigan Carla Caveny Dave Chiarodo William Clark Vickie Carney Jimmy Claro Dennis Cook FRESHMEN Kim Cooper Jeffrey Corbin Annette Cox Reta Creek Diana Cunningham Wayne Davis Tim Davies Donna Demuzio Richard Drew Judy Dubetz Nancy Dumez Bonnie Dwyer Andrew Easton Tom Edwards Allen Eisman Tim Eppingcr Keith Failoni Kevin Failoni James Fassero Tom Fellin Steve Fletcher 89 FRESHMEN Joan Fritsche Bobby Fritz Patty Fritz DeAnn Franke Theresa Garrett Gail Gibbons Gerri Gibbons Sam Glover Dona Griff el Bob Gucciardo Carla Halavonich Mary Ann Halteman Patty Hammann Lonnie Heck Myna Hedden Jaylenc Hendricks Joyce Heyen Rosie Hughes Linda Jerome Becky Jones Tina Jones Wayne Keffcr Joe Kolesar Linda Koniak Mike Koniak Dianne LaRosa Debbie Lesko Julene Lienard George Link Jim Link 90 FRESHMEN Lonnie Manalia Ray Mansholt Kathy MarkJe Jeff Martin Terry McCourt Margie McGrady Kathy Minton Gary Morris Ray Nadlcr Pam Odam Randy Olive David Park Brian Pinkston Mike Poivey Richard Porrwood Candy Price Barbara Ranger Brenda Ranger Cindy Rauker Debra Rckart 9] Freshman girls find time in study hall to exchange a few ideas and the latest gossip. FRESHMEN Karen Riegert Gary Ronald Sherry Ruyle George Scharden John Schwarz Ellen Schmidt Mark Scrog Barbara Sigman Danny Smith Virginia Sneed Wayne Stewart Denise Swann Claudia Tallman Dennis Tallman Rick Tarro Terry Thompson Sharon Thornton Dennis Tiburzi Debbie Triplo Randy Troutwine Jayne Vcrticchio Danny Vesper Joel War ford Shelly Westwood Carol Williams 92 Kathy Zarr Dennis Zirkelbach Underclassmen Seek Their Identity As the sophomores entered the glorious halls of GHS, they found themselves to be less than what they had expected. Because a sophomore is a sign of underclassman- ship and confusion, not only were they the buck privates,” but they soon learned that they could no longer be the carefree and easy-going students they had been previously. However, they did excel in one factor — receiving second place for their float in the Homecoming parade. Not only was this a great honor, but it was a sign that they were eager and willing to accept the responsibilities of upperclassma nship, and in doing so, finding a part of themselves. Indeed, they will someday succeed at their tasks. David Alender Paul Alexander Jim Allen Charlene Anderson Richard Baum Theresa Bausano Shawn Benjey David Bertagnolli Jayne Bertolio Donald Beyer Katrina Blevins Lori Boetta Bill Borgini Lynn Borgini Jim Brown Janice Brown Janine Brown Nancy Brown Curtis Bruhn Jerry Bruno 93 SOPHOMORES Nancy Brunctto Patsy Buffington Kent Burnley Kevin Bussman Gina Calcari Candice Campbell Leroy Carney Mark Carpani Tiana Carpani Jeannie Clark Kenneth Cook John Corrigan Karen Cox Dave Craddick Terry Crites Brenda Crocks Shirley Crouscr Denise DeLaurent Jody Dona Dawn Edwards Billy Ewing Cheri Fenton Shirley Ferry Janet Gallo Dorene Garrett Doris Gibbons Louella Giller Julia Griffith Mary Gucciardo John Haddad 94 SOPHOMORES Kim Hagan Kevin Halpin Charles Harbaugh Cheryl Harris Kathy Henrichsmeyer Jean Herron Anne Heyen Ronald Heyen James Heyen Tom Hiette Gary Hildebrand Rose Hopper Steven Hopper Mike Hunschc Joseph Jacobs Jackie Jones Debbie Keck Gayla Kierle Roger Kinsey Deborah Kirby Keith Klobnak Steven Kluthe Monica Kocis Francis Koniak Sue Anne Koniak Kim Kulenkamp Robert Link Debra Linton Leo Lolie Joann Lubrant 95 SOPHOMORES Lynn Madden Barbella Magas Gina Marasti Jeff Marcacci Pamela Mazcly Mike Mellenthin Bonny Monke James Murphy Debra McCourr Anita McKenzie Tom Noel Darrell Osborn Hope Parish Tom Parnell Christine Peters Charles Pohlman Donald Portwood Ronald Presnell Brenda Pruitt Tom Quigley Dennis Rands Robert Rauzi Steve Rcmer Gary Reznicek Debbie Rhodes Ricky Rhodes Roxy Riggin Charlie Rossini Jerry Runta Janis Saracco 96 SOPHOMORES Steve Sani Greg Schoen Gail Seiler Paul Sclteta Joan Semplowski Mary Jo Sexton Patty Slightom David Smith Dexter Smith John Sorbie Lynn Stewan Gail Stoeckcr Robcna Swinglcr Mike Tucker Cheryl Vannucci Amy Vcrton Linda Vesper Mike Vlasich Patrick Walker Nancy Wehling Brenda Westwood Dennis Williams Teresa Williams Loretta Wilson Eddie Zelenka Bob Zirkelback Pat Zumwalt 97 Juniors View Failures and Triumphs in Stride The class of 73 had high hopes for the year’s activities. They found this year much more enjoyable now that they were three-fourths of their way up the mountain of being successful upperclassmen. The year started out with a letdown. Once again, as in their sophomore year, they received third place for their Homecoming float. However, this did not phase them. They were only willing to try harder on their next project. They received their class rings which made them full-fledged GHS’ers. As the year progressed, they proved themselves worthy of those final few steps to being on the top.” Mardi Gras,” Prom 72, was a huge success. Here class participation became increasingly important, for it is the responsi- bility of the Juniors to make that gala event of the year meaningful in every way. Finally they never question their own abilities, for they are sure of what lies ahead in the year to come. In essence, they possess all the qualities which provide for fine upperclassmanship. Vicki Jo Abshcr Terry Allen Gene Alpi Ginger Anderson Sandra Anderson Sally A. Banner Marlene Banovz David Baum Amy Bednar Milton Bertagnolli Kathleen Bertoldi Larena M. Blevens Christine Blythe John Boehmkc Kenneth Bryant James Archibald Kathryn Sue Bain Susan Ballantyne John Balzraine Debbie Archer JUNIORS Juanita Burnley Craig Bussman Connie Campbell Gaye Campbell Donna Carpenter Andrea Caveny Richard Cavins Philip Cavoretto Mile Cerkoski Richard Clark Delores Cole Janice Cooper Randell Corbin Mary Anne Corrigan Cheryl Anne Cox Mary Jane Crainick Henrietta Crouser Peggy Lynn Decker Cathy DeMuzio Wanda Domkoski 99 JUNIORS Susan Ann Dona Nannette Dumez Myma Lynne Ecclcs Karen Edwards Jamcl Eppinger Daniel Ed Evans Danny Fellin Andrea Jean Fite Emil Fritz Thomas Fritz Jayne Gallo Don Gibbons Larry W. Gold David Gray Theresa Greff Jane Guiliani Lynda Hagan Claudia Sue Heyen Robert Dayle Heyen Steven Lee Holden Kevin Lee Holman Paul Hopper Virginia Hopper Debra Huddleston Don Huddleston Debra Hughes Kenneth Jackson Mary Lynne Kaskutas Steven W. Katich John T. Katzmarek 100 JUNIORS Denise Lynn Keck Richard Keffer James Kirby Penny Gail Kirby James Klobnak Teresa Kluthe Yvonne Marie Koniak Karen Jean Koski Kenneth Dean Koski Karl Kozak Kathy Lacy Kevin Lehman Karen Leone Danny Lienard David Lienard Dawna Link David Litviak Linda Ann Lolie Marianne Majzel John Marciukaitis JUNIORS Karen Masck David McGrady John K. McMillan Bebra Monke Tracey Mussatto Dennis Lee Neihaus Karen Obertino Nina Peters Dan Pickett Bobby J. Portugal Pam Prevcdall Rocket ic Purdy Robert Rauker Joan M. Rauzi Linda Kay Re Debra bee Rhodes David Rocker Judith Ruyle David Lee Sawyer Denise Sawyer Fred Sawyer Thomas Sawyer Debra Schardan Randy Shucy In steno class, Teresa Magas finds that concentration is an important key to com- prehension. 102 Toni Vallcrio, Lynne Ecclcs, and Peggy Decker take time from their daily routine for a short chat. Bill Schwappach Jospeh Sneed Michael Stew an Yvonne Sorbic Mary Talkington Daniel Tallman Jerry Taylor Don Throne Lugene Ann Tieman Renee Ussery Randy Venicchio Alfred Vezzoli Janice Walker Larry Watkins Charles Way man Gerald Westwood Jane Marie Wheeler Sharon Wolfe Gail Zantcr 103 Ava Abshcr Dana Alender Mary Ann Anderson David Archer John Baggio Charlene Banner Cathy Bormida Denise Bertagnolli Regina Bomkamp Gary Nichaus, Larry Schmidt, and John Walker carefully study Ag notes for the com- ing assignment. 104 Seniors — Tomorrow’s Leaders The dream of every student who enters high school is to become the well-rooted, firmly established, symbol of status — the SENIOR. They must set the examples for those underclassmen who in many ways need the guidance of the more experienced. The seniors possess this quality. The class of 72 look back upon their last three years and realize the importance of their position. Being the highly successful class which they are, and always have been, the underclassmen follow them, never doubting their abilities. For the second consecutive year, their float for the Homecoming parade was rated first! This and their many other achievements are the result of excellent class participation. The history of the Senior class has been one of repeated successes. They leave behind them their experiences and influences which will long be remembered. David Bili Joseph Broers John Brunetto Mike Brunetto Alta Burnley Carol Campbell Janice Carpani Terry Cavallo Jack Chulick 105 Class of 72 Margie Claro Phyllis Claro Sharon Clemonds Gerald Cooper Doug Cottingham Patty Crane Sharon Cummings Arlin Cunningham Patty Darte John Daugherty Rose Davis Colene Demartini 106 The Seniors winning theme, for the 1972 Homecoming Parade seemed to foretell the results of the evenings coming game. James Feeley John Fenton DeYon Finkes Anne Fite Renee Folkers Rick Frizzo 108 Class of 72 Mary Fritz Rosann Gallo Debbie Genetti Linda Gibbons Marian Girardi Jeanette Hopper (Glover) Mike Greff David Halavonich Ray Hamilton 109 Jim Pohlman seems to be enjoying him- self, as he dances to the music of the nights festivities. Terry Cavallo and Roscann Gallo enjoy leisure time in the library Erlyn Hammann Sandy Hamman Susan Harvill Tom Hausman Kelly Heyen Michelle Heyen Susan Heyen Kathy Hicken Lynn Himstedt uo Class of 72 Mike Hopper Wendell Hopper Diane Jacobs Bev Katich Patti Kidwell Karla Kozak Tim LaRoache Carl Love Larry Loveless ill Wally Scmploski cat-naps during study hall. Class of 72 112 Susan Loveless Donna McCosky Juanita McKenzie Teresa Magas Janell Mansholt Mike Marinacci Janine Marcacci Wyman Markle Sheryl Meinardi Denise Bcrtanolli takes time out from her library duties to read a magazine Kathy Hicken and Sherri Clcmonds enjoy a hearty meal in second hour P.E. Patty Minton Jim Motto Robin Morse Pam Mussatto Rose Neff Gary Niehaus 113 Class of 72 Mary Ottersburg Gary Pellizzaro Jim Pohlman Vicki Ranger Gary Re Julie Reid Diana Rhodes Judy Riggin Tony Rives Janice Ruffatto Mike Sarti Joyce Sattovia 114 Class of 72 115 As the sign reads . . . SENIORS RULE” Betty Slone Lyle T. Smith Richard Stankoven David R. Stark Donald Stewart Barry Stinnett Class of 72 Sharon Swingler Gary Thompson Toni Valerio John Walker Margaret Walker Mark Weyen Mary A. Wheeler David Wilder Cheri Winkelblack Bill Wolfe 117 E. J. McNely Signboard Dedicated On April 13, the entire student body of GHS assembled on the school lawn for the dedication of the new signboard. The signboard was built with funds donated by Mrs. Alice McNely Hughes, daughter of the late Mr. E. J. Mc- Nely, past principal of GHS, from 1923-1951. The GHS concert band gave a short performance to start off the event followed by the address and presentation of the sign to the district by Dr. James Moon, Mr. Charles Simcox, president of the school board, accepted the new ad- dition on behalf of the school. Also giving a presentation speech was superintendent of schools, Mr. John B. Orler. The bene- diction was conducted by Rev. Glenn Creek. This signboard is valuable not only in the sense that it informs students and members of the com- munity of coming events, but it also serves as a symbol of the many hard years of dedicated serv- ice provided by Mr. McNely. R. Dr. James Moon addresses the student body and school officials on behalf of Mrs. Alice McNely Hughes. The addressing speakers. Dr. Moon, Mr. Orler, Mr. Simcox, Mrs. Hughes, and Rev. Creek, at the dedication site. 118 Left: School board and faculty members, the stu- dent body and members of the community listen attentively to the dedication. Mid left: Mr. Simcox shows the community’s grati- tude in his acceptance speech. Above: The address- ing speakers listen to the music provided by the concert Miners in the moments awaiting their speech. Left: After the assembly, Mr. Chulick, and Mr Borgini along with several board members en- gage in a conversation discussing the day’s events. 119 1972 GILLESPIAN STAFF EDITING STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Rick Stankoven ASSISTANT EDITOR: Debbie Genetti JR. ASST. EDITOR: Karen Masek ADVISOR: Thomas M. Keller SECTION EDITORS ACADEMICS: Mary Fritz ACTIVITIES: DeYon Finkes CLASSES: Terry Cavallo ART: Tom Hausman ORGANIZATIONS: Dan Pickett SPORTS: Jack Chulick PHOTOGRAPHY: Mike Brunetto MISC: Cheri Winkelblack ASSISTING MEMBERS Ava Absher Vicki Absher Mike Brunetto Janice Cooper Randy Corbin Sharon Cummings Don Throne Mary Jo Sexton Karen Leone Penny Kirby Debbie Hughes Gail Seiler TAYLOR. PUBLISHING COMPANY 120 EMIL CORGIAT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Retiring after 40 years of service to the Gillespie School System We Thank You! Chuck Cotton and the rest at Taylor Publishing Co., wc thank you for your patience when we needed it most. To Bill Coby (above) Carl Motchan, John Bloyer and all those at Rem- brandt School Division, we thank you for all your help! 121 A Last Look Around GHS 1 go on a search for meaning to my Life And find myself tangled in the web of Life Education provides the Road map I need to Chart my future. As I now perceive Light drownings the Darkness in my Existence . . . 122 As I grow I sense beauty in the order which touches me everyday And must now only dream of the past simpleness of life . . . . Maturity brings an awakening and, as a bear after a winter's sleep, I trundle out to gently touch the dew on the flower For now . . . even It speaks with meaning. 124 125 126 Even as I grow in the technological society . . . Their truth and legacies still live on And 1 wonder if my Actions do Right by them As I smell the beauty of the chrysanthemums And plow it under for a highway I question and finally Reach out to change Beginning with myself Man may CONQUER But Nature will Always RULE. 127 SENIOR ACTIVITIES AVA ABSHER: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, Vice Pres, of Recreation; Gillespian 4. DANA ALENDER: FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Sweet- heart Candidate 3; Athletic Carnival Candidate 4. MARY ANNE ANDERSON: GAA 1. DAVID ARCHER: Track 1; FFA 1. 2, 3, 4. JOHN BAGGIO: Basketball 1, 4; Football 1, 4; Band 1, 2; G-Club 4. CHARLENE BANNER DENISE BERTOGNOLU: GAA I, 2, 3. 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian Aid 2, 4; FTA 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Can- didate 2; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Favor- ite Most Popular. DAVID BILI REGINA BOMKAMP: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cho- rus 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Candi- date 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 4. CATHY BORMIDA: Chorus 1; GAA 2. JOE BROERS JOHN BRUNETTO: Band 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; G-Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4. MIKE BRUNETTO: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3, 4; G-Club 3, 4; Photography Club 4; Honor Soci- ety 3, 4; Senior Favorite Mor Likely to Suc- ceed. ALTA LEE BURNLEY: GAA 3, 4; Chorus 4; Library Science 3, 4 JANICE CARPANI: Band 1; GAA 1, 2; Cheerlcading 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Work 2. CAROL CAMPBELL: Office Work 3. 4 TERRY CAVALLO: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 3, 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3; FTA 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Prom Server 2; Li- brarian Aid 4; Gillespian 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Senior Favorite Best Dancer. JACK CHULICK: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; G-Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2; Gillespian 2, 3, 4; Senior Favorite Best Dancer. MARGUERITE MARY CLARO: FHA 1. PHYLLIS CLARO: FHA 1; Chorus 1. SHARON CLEMONDS: Cheerleader 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 4; Librarian Aide 3, 4. GERALD COOPER: Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 2. DOUG COTTINGHAM Baseball 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2; AV 4; G-Club 2, 3, 4; Track 1. PATTY CRANE: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA I; FHA 1, 2, 3; FTA 2, 3; Miners Light 1. 2, 3; Gillespian 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Honor Soci- ety 4. SHARON CUMMINGS: GAA 1, 2, 3. 4; Gillespian 4; Office Work 4. ARLIN CUNNINGHAM: Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Student Council 1; AV 4; Class Trea- surer 4. PATRICIA DARTE: FHA 1. JOHN DAUGHERTY: AV 4. ROSE DAVIS: FHA 1; Band 1. COLENE DEMARTINI: FHA 1 LOU ANN DEWITT: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chair- man I; FHA 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice-Pres. 1, Pres. 4; FTA 4; Drill Team 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Athletic Carnival Queen Candi- date 2; Honor Society 4. MICKEY DREW: FHA 3, 4. STEVE DUBBS: AV 4; Band 1; Photography Club 4. DIANE DUELM: Chorus 1; GAA 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, Second Vice-Pres. 1, Vice-Pres. of De- grees, Vice-Pres. of Public Relations and Queen Candidate 3, Historian 4; Drill Team 2; Drama Club 2; Librarian Aid 2, 3; Gillespian Bus. Mgr. 4; Photography Club 4; Honor Soci- ety 4; Valedictorian. CHERYL DUFNER: GAA 1; FHA 1; Cheer- leader 1, 2; Senior Favorite Most Talkative. JOHN DUNN: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; G-Club Vice-Pres. 4; Class Secretary 4. JOHN FENTON: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; G-Club 2. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Senior Favorite Best Looking. DEYON FINKES: FHA 1. 2, 3. 4; FTA 2. 3. 4; Miners Light 1, 2; Sweetheart Candidate 3; Pres, of Class 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA's Chapter Sweetheart 4; Gillespian 3, 4; Senior Favorite Most Likely to Succeed. ANNE FITE: GAA 4; FHA 3. 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Cheerleading 4; Librarian Aid 4; Prom Server 2. RENEE FOLKERS: GAA 1; FHA 1; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. MARY FRITZ: Chorus 1; GAA 1, 2. 3, 4, Athletic Chairman 4; FHA 1, Public Relations 1; FTA 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 3; Gillespian 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Senior Favorite Wittiest. RICK FRIZZO: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; G-Club 3, 4. ROSEANN GALLO: GAA 1, 2; FHA 1; Band 1, 2; Prom Server 2; Athletic Carnival Candi- date 2. DEBBIE GENNETTI: GAA 1; Gillespian 3, 4, Assistant Ed. 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4. Cast Member 4; FHA 3, 4, 2nd Vice-Pres. 4; Major- ette 4; Library Aid 3; Athletic Queen Candi- date 3- LINDA GIBBONS: GAA 1, Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Senior Favorite Best Look- ing. MARIAN GIRARDI: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; FHA 1, 3. 4, Vice-Pres. of Degrees 1; FTA 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Miners Light 1. 2, 3. 4, Editor 4; Library Aid 1, 3; Honor Society 4. MIKE GREFF: Football 1; Track 1. DAVID LEE HALAVONICH: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; AV 4; Band 1; Photogra- phy Club Pres. 4; G-Club 4; Track 1; Senior Favorite Best Dancer. ERLYN HAMMANN: FHA 1. 4; Library Aid 3, 4. SUSAN HARVILL TOM HAUSMAN: Football 1; Basketball 1; AV 4; Photography Club 4. KELLY HEYEN: Basketball 1; FFA 1. 2, 3. 4, Officer 3. MICHELE HEYEN: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 1, V.P. 2, Treas. 3; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3; Athletic Queen Candidate 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Drill Team 2, 3; Drama Club 2; Office Asst. 4; Library Aid 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Sen- ior Favorite Best Dancer. KATHY HICKEN: Band I, 2; Chorus 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1; Drama Club 4. SUSAN HEYEN: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Treas. 1; FHA 1, 4; Student Council 4; library Aid 1, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; FFA Sweetheart Queen 4; Honor Society 4. 128 SENIOR ACTIVITIES LYNN HIMSTEDT: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. JEANETTE HOPPER: GAA 1, 2, 3. 4, Hiking Chair. 1; FHA 1. MICHAEL HOPPER: Photography Club 4. WENDELL HOPPER: Band 1. 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Track 1; Library Aid 4. DIANE JACOBS: Chorus 1; FHA 1, 2, 4; Li- brary Aid 3, 4. BEV KATICH: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Bowling Chairman 1; FHA 1, 2, 3. 4. Secretary 1, Vice —Pres, of Degrees 3, 4; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3, 4; Student Council 2; FFA Sweetheart 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Senior Favorite Friendliest. PATTI KIDWELL: GAA I, 3; FHA 1; Band 1, 2; Prom Server 2; Cheerleader 2; Homecom- ing Queen Candidate 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4. KARLA KOZAK: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Hiking Chairman 1. TIMM LAROCHE: AV 3, 4 CARL LOVE: Football 1; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 4. SUZY LOVELESS: GAA 3; Drama Club 3. 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Annual Staff 3. TERESA MAGAS: GAA 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 4. JANELL MANSHOLT: FHA 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; 3rd Grade Assistant. MICHAEL MARINACCI: Track 1; Footballl. JANINE MARCACCI: GAA I, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Class Secretary 2; FFA Sweetheart 3; Drama Club 4; Homecoming Queen 4; DAR Award 4; Senior Favorite Best All Around. BARBARA McGRADY: GAA 1, Vice-Pres. DONNA McCOSKY SHERYL MEINARDI: GAA 1; FHA 1; Vice- Pres. of Recreation 1; Band 1. 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA MINTON: GAA 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Carnival Queen Candidate 3. ROBIN MORSE: Girls Glee Club 2; Prom Candidate 3; Athletic Queen Candidate 4. JIM MOTTO PAM MUSSATTO: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 1, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3; FTA 2, 3, 4. Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Language Club 3, 4, Pres. 3, Reporter 4; Librar- ian Aid 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 3; Honor Soci- ety 4; Senior Favorite Most Athletic. ROSE NEFF: Band 1, 2. 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. GARY N1EHAUS: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Baseball 3, 4; AV 4; MC Athletic Carnival. MARY OTTERSBURG: GAA 1; Chorus I. GARY PELLIZZARO: Science Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4, Salutatorian. JIM POHLMAN: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Gillcspian 2; Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 4; G-Club 4; Senior Favorite Most Friend- liest. VICKI RANGER: GAA 1. GARY RE: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1; Student Council 4. JUUE REID: FHA I, Vice-Pres. of Projects; Chorus 1; Majorette 4; 3rd Grade Assistant 4. JESS REMER: Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Track 1. DIANA RHODES: FHA 1; Chorus 1. JUDY RIGGIN: GAA 1; Band 1, 2; Student Council 1. TONY RIVES: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; G-Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Pho- tography Club 4; Band 1, 2; AV 4; Track I; Senior Favorite Wittiest. JAN RUFFATTO: GAA I, 2; FHA 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Library Aid 4. MICHAEL SARTI: Basketball 1; Track 3; Li- brary Aid 4. JOYCE SATTOVIA: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 4; Sec.-Treas. of Class; Chorus 1; Flag Bearer 2, 3; Drama Club 2, 3. 4; Office Assistant 3. 4; Honor Society 4. LARRY SCHMIDT: FFA I, 2, 3, 4, Trcas.4. DONNA SCHOEN: GAA 1, 2. 3. 4, Sec 1; FHA 1, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 3. 4, Sec. 4; Office Assistant 3, 4; Honor Society 4. LORETTA SCIARRA: FHA 2, 3; FTA 3; Stu- dent Council 1. EDWARD SCOTT: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2. 3. DONNA SIGMAN: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4. Specdball Chair. 1; FHA 1, 4; Drama Club 2. 3, 4, Cast Member 3. Pres. 4; Chorus 1; Flag Bearer 2, 3; Student Council 1; Honor Society 3, 4; Office Assistant 3, 4; Senior Favorite Most Intelligent; Salutatorian THOMAS SMITH: AV 4; Drama Club 4; Photography Club 4. RICHARD STANKOVEN: Chess Club 1; Science Club 3, 4; Gillespian 3, 4, Editor-in- Chief 4; Photography Club 4; Drama Club 4, Play Publicity. DAVE STARK: Baseball 3, 4; AV 2, 3, 4; Senior Favorite Most Talkative. DON STEWART: Baseball 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball I; G-Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Favorite Most Athletic. BARRY STINNETT: FFA 1. 2, 3. 4. SHARON SWINGLER: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Chorus 1. GARY THOMPSON: Football 1, 2; AV 3. TONI VALERIO: GAA I, 2; Chorus 1; FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Drill Team 3; Office Assistant 3. JOHN WALKER: FFA 1. 2, 3, 4. Reporter 2, Pres. 3, 4, Section 13 Treas. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; AV 4; Library Aid 4; Senior Favorite Most Talkative. MARGARET WALKER FHA 1. 2, 3, 4, His- torian. Vice-Pres. of Projects, Vice-Pres. of Rec- reation; Chorus 3; Miners Light 1, 2. MARK WEYEN: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 3. 4; G-Club 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Student Council 2; DAR Award 4; Senior Favorite Most Popular. MARY WHEELER DAVE WILDER: Track 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1; G-Club 2, 3. 4, Treasurer 4; Class Pres. 1; Student Council 2; AV 4; Senior Favorite Best All Around. CHERI WINKLEBLACK: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; FHA 1. 2, 3, 4. Vice-Pres. 4, Sec. 3; Gillespian 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Cast Member 4; Chorus 1; Library Aid 3, 4; Photog- raphy Club 4, Sec.; Sweetheart Candidate 3; Athletic Queen 4. BILL WOLFE: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Track 1; Class Pres. 2; Student Council 2, 3; G-Club 4. 129 STUDENT INDEX A Absher, Ava - 104 Absher, Vicki • 98 Alderson, James - 88 Alender, Dana - 104 Alcnder, David - 93 Alexander, Paul - 93 Allan, Terry - 82, 98, 101, 61, 54 Allen, James - 93 Allen, Richard Alpi, Gene 46, 98, 61 Anderson, Charlene - 93 Anderson, Ginger - 27, 49, 98 Anderson, Mary A. - 104 Anderson, Sandra - 98 Archer, David - 98 Archibald, James - 98 B Baggio, John - 47, 104, 54 Bain, Kathryn - 98 Ballantyne, Susan - 40, 70, 98 Balzraine, Jim - 88, 55 Balzraine, John - 98 Banner, Charlene - 104 Banner, Sally - 98 Banovz, Marlene - 98 Barr, Carla Barrett, Brenda Baum, David - 98 Baum, Joe - 88, 55 Baum, Richard - 93 Bausano, Thereas • 93 Bearden, Kent - 88 Bedner, Amy - 98 Beluin, Pete - 88 Benjey, Donald Benjey, Shawn - 93 Bertagnoli, Denise - 25, 75, 104, 112, 64 Bertagnolli, David - 93 Bcrtagnolli, Milton - 98 Bertoglio, Jayne - 93 Bertoldi, Kathleen - 98 Beyer, Don - 93 Beyer, Gene - 68 Bili, David - 105 Bili, Linda - 88 Blevens, Katrina - 79, 93, 98 Blythe, Christine - 98 Boehmke, John 82, 98 Boetta, Lari - 93 Bomkamp, Regina - 36, 68, 64, 104 Bomkamp, Shelley Borgini, Bill - 93 Borgini, Lynn - 64, 93 Bormida, Cathy - 104 Broers, Joe - 105 Brown, James - 93 Brown, Janice - 36, 93 Brown, Janine - 93 Brown, Nancy - 93 Brown, Peggy - 88 Brown, Robert - 101 Brown, Steven - 88, 55 Bruhn, Curtis - 93 Bruhn, Mike - 55, 88 Brunaugh, Jerry - 93 Brunetto, John - 20, 54, 68, 89, 81, 105 Brunetto, Mike - 36, 68, 82, 105, 52, 54 Brunetto, Nancy - 94 Bryant, Kenneth - 98 Buffington, Patsy - 94 Bultema, Linda - 88 Burch, Fred - 88 Burnley, Alta - 105 Burnley, Juanita - 99 Burnley, Kent - 94 Bussman, Craig - 99, 82, 61, 56, 54 Bussman, Kevin - 94 Bussman, Marsha - 88 C Calcari, Gina - 24, 94 Campbell, Candice - 94 Campbell, Carol - 105 Campbell, Connie - 99 Campbell, Gaye - 99 Campbell, Lee - 88 Carney, Leroy - 94 Camey, Vickie - 88 Carpani, Mark - 94, 54 Carpani, Tiana - 94 Carpenter, Donna - 99 Carrigan, David - 88 Cavallo, Terry - 84, 105, 110 Caveny, Andrea - 99 G.veny, Carla - 88 Cavins, Richard - 99, 61 Cavoretto, Philip - 68, 82, 99, 61 Cerkoski, Mike - 99, 54 Chiarodo, Dave - 88, 55 Chulick, Jack - 72, 54, 53, 80, 81, 82, 105 Clark, Elizabeth Clark, Jean - 94 Clark, William - 88 Claro, Marguerette - 106 Claro, Phyllis • 85, 106 Clemonds, Sharon - 30, 106, 113 Cole, Delores - 99 Cook, Ken - 94 Cook, Randy - 55 Cook, Sandy Cooper, Gerald - 106 Cooper, Janice - 48, 99 Cooper, Kim - 89 Corbin, Jeffrey - 89, 99, 55 Corbin, Randell - 68, 81 Corrigan, Mary Anne - 99 Corrigan, John - 94 Cottingham, Doug - 82, 84, 106, 61, 60 Cox, Annette - 89 Cox, Cheryl - 99 Cox, Karen - 94 Craddick, David • 94, 54 Crainick, Mary Jane - 99 Crainick, Rose Anne Crane, Patricia - 45, 68, 70, 106 Creek, Reta - 89 Crites, Terry - 94 Crocks, Brenda - 94 Crouser, Henrietta - 24, 99 Crouser, Shirley - 94 Cummings, Sharon - 77, 106 Cunningham, Arlin • 106, 116 Cunningham, David Cunningham, Diana - 89 D Darte, Patty - 106 Davis, Wayne • 89 Davies, Tim - 89, 55 Daugherty, John - 106 Deck, Norman Decker, Peggy - 99, 103 Delaurent, Denise - 38, 64, 94 DeMartini, Colene - 27, 106 130 DeMuzio, Cathy - 72, 99 DeMuzio, Donna - 89 DeWitt, Lou Anne - 68, 79, 107 Deulm, Diane - 68, 69, 107 Ditch, James Domkoski, Wanda - 99 Dona, Jody - 94 Dona, Susan - 100 Dragovich, Judy Drew, Michele - 79, 107 Drew, Richard - 55, 89 Dubbs, Steven • 107 Dubetz, Judy - 89 Dufner, Cheryl - 107 Dumez, Nancy - 89 Dumez, Nannette • 100 Dunn, Jack - 54, 82, 107, 116 Dwyer, Bonnie - 89 E Easton, Andrew - 89, 55 Eccles, Lynn - 103 Eccles, Myrna - 100 Edwards, Dawn - 94 Edwards, Karen - 100 Edwards, Tom - 89, 55 Eisman, Allen - 89, 55 Elvers, Julitta Eppinger, Janel - 100 Eppinger, Tim - 55, 89 Evans, Dan - 36, 37, 49, 53, 54, 61, 82, 100 Ewing, Bill - 94 F Failoni, Keith - 89 Failoni, Kevin - 70, 89 Fassero, James - 55, 89 Feeley, James - 108 Fellen, Danny - 100 Fcllin, Tom - 55, 89 Fenton, Cheri - 64, 94 Fenton, John - 82, 108, 61, 60, 54 Ferry, Shirley - 94 Finkes, DeYon - 42, 45, 68, 74, 79, 108, 116 Fite, Andrea - 68, 73, 100 Fite, Anne - 64, 108 Folkers, Renee • 108 Fletcher, Steve - 89 Fritsche, Joan - 90 Fritz, Bobby - 90 Fritz, Emil - 54, 61, 100 Fritz, Mary - 68, 109 Fritz, Patty - 90 Fritz, Ray Fritz, Thomas - 100 Franke, DeAnn - 90 Frizzo, Rick - 82, 108 G Gallo, Janet - 94 Gallo, Jayne - 79, 100 Gallo, Roseann - 109, 110 Garrett, Dorene - 35, 94 Garrett, Theresa - 90 Genetti, Debbie - 109 Gibbons, Carol Gibbons, Connie - 85 Gibbons, Don - 100 Gibbons, Doris - 94 Gibbons, Gail - 90 Gibbons, Gerri - 35, 90 Gibbons, Linda - 109 Giller, Louella - 94 Girardi, Marian - 41, 76, 81, 109 Glover, Jeanette - 109 Glover, Sam - 90 Gold, Larry - 100 Gray, David ■ 20, 68, 76, 81, 100 Greenwalt, Susan Greff, Mike - 109 Greff, Theresa - 100 Griffel, Dona ■ 90, 65 Griffith, Julia - 94 Groce, Philip Gucciardo, Mary - 36, 64, 94 Gucciardo, Bob - 55, 90 Guiliani, Jane - 100 H Haddad, John - 94 Hagan, Kim - 95 Hagan, Lynda - 100 Halavonich, David - 36, 61, 109 Halavonich, Garla - 54, 90 Halpin, Kevin - 95 Halteman, John - 82 Halteman, Mary - 65, 90 Hamilton, Raymond - 109 Hammann, Erlyn - 110 Hammann, Sandy - 28, 110 Harbaugh, Charles - 95 Harris, Cheryl - 95 Harrison, Deana Harvill, Susan - 110 Hausman, Thomas - 110 Heck, Lonnie - 90, 55 Heck, Sheryl Hedden, Nyna - 90 Hendricks, . Jaylene - 90 Hendricks, Theresa Henrichsmeyer, Kathy - 95 Herron, Jean • 95 Heyen, Anne - 95 Heyen, Claudia - 100 Heyen, James - 95 Heyen, Joyce - 90 Heyen, Kelly - 110 Heyen, Mark Heyen, Michele - 42, 45, 68, 74, 110 Heyen, Robert - 100 Heyen, Ronald - 95 Heyen, Susan - 68, 110 Hicken, Cathy • 110, 113 Hickey, Bonita Hiette, Tom - 95 Hildebrand, Gary - 95 Himstedt, Lynn - 48, 110 Holden, Steve - 100 Holman, Kevin - 100 Hopper, Mike - 111 Hopper, Paul • 100 Hopper, Rose - 95 Hopper, Ruth Hopper, Steve - 95 Hopper, Virginia - 100 Hopper, Wendell - 111 Huddleston, Debra - 100 Huddleston, Donald - 100 Hughes, Debra - 36, 49, 100 Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Rosie - 90 Hunsche, Michael - 95 Hoeffinger, Deana - 70 I Indelicato, Linda J Jackson, Bob Jackson, Kenneth • 100 Jacobs, Diane - 79, 111 Jacobs, Joe - 36, 95, 54 Jerome, Linda - 90 Jones, Arthur Jones, Becky - 90 Jones, Jackie - 64, 95 Jones, Randy Jones, Tina - 90 131 K Kaskutus, Mary - 39, 100 Katich, Beverly - 68, 111 Katich, Steven - 75, 76, 100 Katzmarek, John - 100 Kaylor, Jackie Keck, Debra - 95 Keck, Denise - 40, 41, 70, 75, 101 Keffer, Richard - 54, 101 Keffer, Wayne - 55, 90 Keirle, Gayla - 79, 95 Kidwell, Patti • 27, Kirby, James • 101 Kirby, Debbie - 95 Kirby Penny - 77, 111 Kirby, Ronald Klobnack, James - 101 Klobnack, Keith - 95 Kluthe, Steven - 95 Kluthe, Theresa - 101 Kocis, Monica - 95 Kolsar, Joe - 95, 55 Koniak, Evon • 101 Koniak, Frank - 95 Koniak, Linda - 90 Koniak, Mike - 90 Koniak, Sue - 95 Koschak, Richard Koski, Karen - 101 Koski, Kenneth - 101 Kozak, Carl - 101 Kozak, Karla - 111 Kulenkamp, Ralph Kulenkamp, Kim - 95 L Lacy, Cathy - 101 Larker, Timm LaRosa, Diane - 90 LaRosa, Kin LaRoche, Tim - 101, 111 Lehman, Kevin Leone, Karen - 26, 101 Lesko, Debbie - 90 Lienard, Danny - 101, 61, 54 Lienard, David - 101, 61, 54 Lienard, Julina - 90 Link, Bob - 55 Link, Dawn - 99, 101 Link, George - 90 Link, Jim - 55, 90 Link, Robert - 95 Linton, Debbie - 95 Litviak, David - 82, 101 Lolie, Leo - 95 Lolie, Linda - 101 Love, Carl - 20, 81, 111 Loveless, John Loveless, Larry Loveless, Susan - 29, 111, 112 Lubrant, Joann - 95 M Madden, Lynn - 96 Magas, Barbella - 96 Magas, Theresa - 102, 112 Manalia, Lonnie - 55, 91 Mansholt, Jannell - 112 Mansholt, Lonnie Mansholt, Ray - 55, 91 Markle, Kathy - 91 Markle, Wyman - 112 Maraste, Gina - 96 Martin, Jeff - 91 Marcacci, Janine - 36, 37, 46, 48, 68, 112, 64 Marcacci, Jeff - 36, 96, 54 Marciukaitis, John - 101 Marinacci, Mike - 112 Masek, Karen - 42, 102 Mazely, Pam - 96 Meinarli, Sheryl - 27, 112 Mellenthin, Mike - 96 Minton, Cathy - 91 Minton, Patty - 44, 113 Monke, Bonnie - 96 Monke, Debra - 102 Moore, Dean a Motto, Jim - 113 Morris, Gary - 55, 91 Morse, Robin - 44, 113 Murphy, Jim - 96 Mussatto, Pam - 21, 39, 68, 113 Mussatto, Tracy - 39, 41, 76, 83, 102 N Nadler, Ray • 91 Nance, Karen Neff, Rose - 113 Niehaus, Dennis - 102 Niehaus, Gary - 21, 104, 107, 113, 61 Noel, Tom • 96 O Obertino, Karen — 102 Odam, Frank Odam, Pam - 91 Olive, Randy - 91 Olmstead, Richard Osborn, Darrell - 96 Ottersburg, Mary - 114 P Parnell, Tom - 96 Parish, Hope • 96 Park, David - 91 Pellizzaro, Gary • 21, 68, 81, 107, 114 Peters, Christine - 96 Peters, Nina - 102 Pickett, Dan - 40, 41, 76, 84, 102 Pinkston, Brian - 91 Pohlman, Charlie - 36, 96 Pohlman, Jim - 56, 72, 109, 114 Poivey, Mike • 91 Portugal, Bobby J. • 54, 102 Portwood, Dan - 96 Portwood, Richard - 91 Presnell, Ron - 96 Prevedell, Pam - 36, 37, 49, 102, 64 Price, Candy - 65, 91 Price, Eddie Pruitt, Brenda - 96 Pryor, David Pryor, Dennis Pryor, Leroy Purdy, Rockelle - 23, 102 Q Quigley, Tom - 96 R Rae, Delbert Rands, Brenda Rands, Dennis - 96 Ranger, Barbara - 91 Ranger, Brenda - 91 Ranger, Vicki - 114 Rauker, Cindy - 91 Rauker, Robert - 102 Rauzi, Joann - 47, 102 Rauzi, Mark Rauzi, Robert - 96 Raynor, William Re, Gary - 54, 114 Re, Linda - 102 Reid, Julie ■ 114 Rekart, Debra - 91 Remer, Jessy 132 Remer, Steve - 96 Reznicek, Gary - 54, 96 Reznicek, Larry Rhodes, Debbie - 96, 102 Rhodes, Diane - 114 Rhodes, Rick - 96 Riegert, Karen - 92 Riggcn, Judy - 114 Riggen, Roxy - 96 Rives, Tony - 54, 61, 114 Rocker, David - 102 Rocker, Bob Ronald, Gary - 92 Ross, Jeff Rossetto, Pat Rossini, Charles - 54, 61, 96 Ruffatto, Janice - 114 Runta, Jerry - 53, 54, 61, 96 Ruyle, Judith - 102 Ruyle, Sherry - 92 S Salantai, Pam Saracco, Janice - 96 Sarti, Mike - 85, 114 Sarti, Steve - 97 Sattovia, Joyce -68, 114 Sawyer, David - 102 Sawyer, Denise - 36, 102 Sawyer, Fred - 42, 74, 102 Sawyer, Tom - 102 Schardan, Debra - 102 Schardan, George - 92 Schmidt, Larry - 104, 115 Schmidt, Carla Schmidt, Allen - 92 Schoen, Donna - 68, 72, 115 Schoen, Greg - 97 Schultz, Jim Schwappach, Bill - 81, 103 Schwarz, John - 92 Sciarra, Loretta - 115 Scott, Ed - 82, 115 Secoy, Linda Seillr, Gail - 97 Seketa, Paul - 61, 97 Semplowski, Wally - 82, 111, 115, 54 Semplowski, Joan - 97 Sereg, Mark - 92, 55 Settles, Rosita Sexton, Mary Jo - 97 Shuey, Randy - 102 Sigman, Barbara - 92 Sigman, Donna - 68, 69, 115 Skeldon, David Slightom, Frank Slightom, Patty - 97 Slone, Betty - 116 Smith, Dan - 92 Smith, David - 97 Smith, Dexter - 97 Smith, Thomas - 106 Sneed, Joe - 103 Sneed, Virginia - 92 Sorbie, John - 97 Sorbie, Yvonne - 103 Stankoven, Richard - 77, 81, 116 Stark, David - 116 Sterner, Larry Stewart, Don - 36, 82, 116, 61, 60, 54 Stewart, Mike - 103 Stewart, Joe - 52, 54, 61, 82 Stewart, Lynn - 97 Stewart, Wayne - 92 Stinnett, Barry - 116 Srocker, Gail - 97 Swan, Denise - 92 Swingler, Roberta - 97 Swingler, Sharon - 117 T Talkington, Mary - 103 Tallman, Claudia - 92 Tallman, Danny - 70, 92, 103 Tallman, Dennis - 55, 71 Tarro, Rick - 92 Taylor, Jerry - 42, 43, 74, 103 Thompson, Gary - 117 Thompson, Terry - 92 Thornton, Sharon - 92 Throne, Don - 77, 103 Triburzi, Dennis - 55, 70, 92 Tieman, Lugene - 103 Timpe, Bob Triplo, Debbie - 65, 92 Tucker, Mike - 97 Turner, Steve Troutwine, Randy - 92 U Ussery, Renee - 103 V Valerio, Toni - 103, 117 Vannucci, Cheryl - 64, 97 Vcrticchio, Jayne - 65, 92 Verticchio, Randall - 40, 41, 75, 103 Verton, Amy - 36, 97 Vesper, Danny - 92 Vesper, Linda - 97 Vezzoli, Alfred - 82, 103, 54 Visintin, Gary Vlashich, Mike - 97 W Walker, Janice - 103 Walker, John - 78, 104, 116, 117 Walker, Margaret - 44, 45, 117 Walker, Patrick - 97 Warford, Joel - 55, 92 Warren, Barbara Warren, Linda Watkins, Larry - 103 Wayman, Charles - 103 Weatherford, Joyce Wehling, Nancy - 97 Wehling, Rose - 106 Westwood, Brenda - 97 Westwood, Gerald - 103 Westwood, Shelly - 92 Weyen, Mark - 30, 36, 37, 46, 48, 56, 60, 61, 82, 117 Wheeler, Jane - 103, 117 Wilder, David - 58, 61, 82, 117 Williams, Carol - 92 Williams, Dennis - 97 Williams, Gloria Williams, Theresa - 97 Williamson, Kevin Williamson, Stephanie Willis, Larry - 55 Wilson, Loretta - 97 Winkleblack Cheri - 38, 41, 117 Wolfe, Sharon - 103 Wolfe, William - 36, 82, 117 Wright, Don - 55 Z Zanter, Gail - 68, 103 Zarr, Kathy - 65, 92 Zelenka, Eddie - 97 Zirkelback, Bob - 54, 97 Zirkelback, Dennis - 55, 92 Zumwalt, Patrick - 97 DIPPOLD DRUGS 120 S. 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