Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1973 volume:

Gillespian Gillespie Community High School Gillespie, 111. 1973 Vol. 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS FACULTY 64 70 82 96 ADVERTISERS 117 We wish to dedicate the 1973 Gillespian to Mr. John B. Orler, superintendent and Mr. Walter J. Chulick, assistant superintendent and curriculum coordinator of Community School District 7. For their years of dedicated service and all of their accomplishments for our school and community, we offer them our sincere gratitude and respect. Mr. John B. Orler, superintendent of schools, will retire this year after thirty-five years of service in this district. Mr. Orler was born in Kreb, Oklahoma on April 7,1915. He attended Eagerville Elementary School and Benld High School, graduating in 1933. After graduation he attended Blackburn College and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Sherliff College majoring in math. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois. He also served from 1943-1946 in the army. Mr. Orler’s first position in the district was as a teacher in Eagerville for six years. For the next five years he was a teacher and then principal at the Wilsonville Grade School. He then taught math for five years at the Gillespie High School. He was principal for the next twelve years at the Gillespie Grade school. His last seven years of service has been in his present position as superintendent. Mr. Walter J. Chulick, after forty-one years of service to schools in this area, is retiring. Mr. Chulick was born on April 5, 1912. He attended Benld public schools, also attending Russian Orthodox Church Schools in the evenings and summers until the ninth grade. After high school graduation, Mr. Chulick attended Blackburn College for two years. He began teaching in the Benld School system in 1932, teaching third and fourth grades for seven years. Through night school and summer courses, Mr. Chulick received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois in 1939- He was then appointed superintendent of Benld Grade School. He served in the army for three years during World War II, after which he returned to the University of Illinois to receive his Master’s Degree in educational administration. He was appointed Superintendent of what was once Community Consoli- dated District 10 in Benld. Later, when Benld and Gillespie consolidated, he became prin- cipal of the Benld Attendance Center. In July, 1970 he was appointed to his present position. To these two en, we say thank-you and dedicate this book of memories. 4 5 Mr. Baggiore is retiring this year after many years of dedicated service as a teacher of Spanish, English and Speech. Although he will be missed at G.H.S., we all wish him a happy and relaxing retirement. 01 Xj9AOOSia-JPS 12 ADMINISTRATION Tenderly now let all men turn to the earth Nancy Newhall SCHOOL BOARD: Left to Right: Larry Smith, startary, Edward Lienard, Charles Simcox, Matthew Tuxco , president, Phillip Keck, Oscar Libbra, Fred Oehler. 14 MR. EMIL BORGINI, High School Principal Mr. Steve Majzel, Benld Principal Mr. James Rolando, Guidance 15 Esther Ferrari, High School Secretary Brownie Bowels, Guidance Secretary Esther Wood, Benld Secretary Agnes McGrady, Admmutratton Secretary Jenny Hlafka, Administration Secretary 16 CLASSES You must not know too much, or be too precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft; . . . Walt Whitman SENIORS Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is Its thin current slides away, but eternity remains. David Thoreau Not the End, But the Beginning To become a SENIOR is the dream of every young man or woman as he progresses through his high school years. Three years of anticipation, looking up to the ones before him, watching them set examples, and then the glorious day arrives. The members of the class of 1973 finally become seniors! The class of ’73 is one of consistency. This has been shown many times. For the third consecutive year, the class of ’73 was awarded third place for their Homecoming float, a mat- ter of great pride! The history of the senior class is one of self-discovery. Successes and failures taken in stride have prepared them for one goal — LIFE. The senior class will always be remembered for their leadership and service throughout four years of high school. DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GILLESPIE A r IMMUNITY M SCHOOL® ikirnciPATi.t L- M '' ' Marianne Majzel, President. Jayne Gallo, Vice-President, Cathy DeMuzio, Sec.-Treas. Seniors VICKI ABSHER TERRY ALLAN GENE ALPI GINGER ANDERSON JIM ARCHABALD DAWNA ARCHER DEBBIE ARCHER KATHY BAIN SUSAN BALLANTYNE JOHN BALZRAINE SALLY BANNER MARLENE BANOVZ 20 Seniors SHELLY BARRETT DAVID BAUM DONN BENJEY KATHY BERTOLDI GENE BEYER LARENA BLEVINS CHRIS BLYTHE JOHN BOEHMKE ROBERT BROWN JUANITA BURNLEY CRAIG BUSSMANN CONNIE CAMPBELL 21 Seniors GAYE CAMPBELL ANDREA CAVENY RICHARD CAVINS PHIL CAVORETTO MIKE CERKOSKI ANITA CHRONISTER RICHARD CLARK DELORES COLE JANICE COOPER MARY CORRIGAN HENRIETTA CROUSER PEGGY DECKER 22 Seniors CATHY DEMUZIO CHERYL DERGANC WANDA DOMKOSKI SUSAN DONA NANNETTE DUMEZ LYNNE ECCLES KAREN EDWARDS JAMELL EPPINGER DANIEL EVANS TIM FELLIN DENISE FERRY ANDREA FITE 23 Seniors EMIL FRITZ JAMES FRITZ JAYNE GALLO CAROL GIBBONS PAT GIBBONS LARRY GOLD DAVID GRAY THERESA GREFF JANE GUILIANI JOHN HALTEMAN CLAUDIA HEYEN CONNIE HEYEN 24 Seniors ROBERT HEYEN BONNIE HICKEY STEVEN HOLDEN KEVIN HOLMAN GARY HOPPER JEANETTE HOPPER VIRGINIA HOPPER DEBRA HUDDLESTON DEBBIE HUGHES KEN JACKSON MARY KASKUTAS STEVEN KATICH 25 Seniors JUDY KAYLOR DENISE KECK RICHARD KEFFER MICHAEL KIRBY PENNEY KIRBY JIM KLOBNAK 26 Jayne Gallo, Andrea Ficc and Janice Cooper seem to be enjoy- ing the basketball game. Seniors TERESA KLUTHE KAREN KOSKI KEN KOSKI KATHY LACY KENNY LaROSA KEVIN LEHMAN 27 The GAA bowling team celebrates its victory. Seniors KAREN LEONE DANNY LIENARD DAVID LIENARD DAVE LITVIAK LINDA LOLIE JOHN LOVELESS DAVID McGRADY MARIANNE MAJZEL JOHN MARCIUKAITIS 28 KAREN MASEK keith McMillan DEBRA MONKE Seniors TRACEY MUSSATTO DENNIS NIEHAUS KAREN OBERTINO NINA PETERS DAN PICKETT BOB PORTUGAL PAM PREVEDELL ROCKELLE PURDY BRENDA RANDS JOAN RAUZI BILL RAYNOR LINDA RE 29 Seniors ROBIN RELEFORD LARRY REZNICEK DEBBIE RHODES JEFF ROSS DAVID SAWYER TOM SAWYER WALLACE SAWYER DEBRA SCHARDAN JIM SCHULZ RANDY SHUEY SHARON SMITH JOE SNEED 30 Seniors YVONNE SORBIE DIANE STERNER JOE STEWART SHAWN TALKINGTON DANNY TALLMAN JERRY TAYLOR LUGENE TIEMAN DON ALAN THRONE RENEE USSERY RANDY VELTUCCHI ALFRED VEZZOLI JANICE WALKER 31 Seniors LARRY WATKINS CHARLES WAYMAN GERALD WESTWOOD JANE WHEELER NOLAN WITHERS SANDRA YORK 32 JUNIORS What is the value of solitude? — of peace, of light, of silence? What is the cost of freedom? Nancy Newhall JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Jim Murphy, President. Gail Seiler, Vice-President. Mary Jo Sexton, Secretary 34 Juniors PauJ Alexander Charlene Anderson Theresa Bausano Jayne Bertoglio Mark Beyer Lori Boetta Bill Borgini Lyhn Borgini Janice Brown Nancy Brown Nancy Brunetto Patsy Buffington Kevin Bussman Kent Bumley Gina Calcari Candice Campbell Mark Carpani Tiana Carpani Jeannic Clark John Corrigan 35 In anticipation of an egg-citing game Juniors Terry Crites Brenda Crocks Shirley Crouser Denise De La urent Jim Ditch Dawn Edwards Bill Ewing Cheri Fenton Shirley Ferry Janet Gallo Dorene Garrett Louella Gillcr Julia Griffith Mary Gucciardo John Haddad Kim Hagan Kevin Halpin Charles Harbaugh Cheryl Harris Kathy Henrichsmeyer 36 The Juniors won first prize in this year’s parade with the theme M A S H. Juniors Jean Herron Ann Heycn Ron Heycn Jim Hcyen Tom Hictte Gary Hildebrand Joe Jacobs Jackie Jones Debbie Keck Gayla Keirle Debbie Kirby Roger Kinsey Keith KJobnak Monica Kocis Francis Konaik Sue Anne Konaik Kim Kulenkamp Debbie Larkcr Bob Link Debra Linton Leo Lolic Joann Lubrant Lynn Madden Barbella Magas Jeff Marcacci Pam Mazely Debbie McCourt Bonny Monkc James Murphy Darrell Osborn 37 Juniors Hope Parish Tom Parnell Chris Peters Charles Pohlman Ronald Prcsncll Rick Proctor Dennis Rands Robert Rauzi Steve Remer Gary Reznicek Debbie Rhodes Rick Rhodes Roxann Riggins Jerry Runta Jan is Saracco Steve Sani Greg Schoen Gail Sicler Paul Sckcta Mary Jo Sexton Juniors Patti Slightom Dexter Smith John Sorbic Lynn Stewart Roberta Swingler Gail Thompson Mike Tucker Cheryl Vannucci Amy Verton Linda Vesper Amy Verton diligently works on the junior float. SOPHOMORES Every part of nature teaches that the passing away of one life is the making room for another. The oak dies down to the ground, leaving within its rind a rich virgin mould, which will impart a vigorous life to an infant forest. David Thoreau SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Dona Griffel, Vice-Pres., Gary Hamilton, President. Candy Price, Secretary-Treasurer. 41 Sophomores 42 Jim Balzarine Kent Bearden Pete Belvin Linda Billi Peggy Brown Steve Brown Mike Bruhn Linda Bultema Carla Butler Fred Burch Marsha Bussmann Lee Campbell Vicki Carney Dave Carrigan Carla Caveny Dave Chiarodo Bill Clark Jim Claro Dennis Cook Randy Cook Sandy Cook Vicki Cook Kim Cooper Jeff Corbin Annette Cox Rita Creek Dianna Cunningham Rick Cerantano Allen Damm Tim Davies Sophomores Donna Demuzio Julie Dragovich Dick Drew Judy Dubetz Nancy Dumcz Bonnie Dwyer Andy Easton Tom Edwards Allen Eisman Tim Eppinger Keith Failoni Kevin Failoni Jim Fassero Tom Fcllin Deanne Franke Joan Fritsche Bob Fritz Patty Fritz Teresa Garrett Gail Gibbons Gerri Gibbons Sam Glover Donna Griffcl Bob Gucciardo Carla Halavonich Mary Halteman Gary Hamilton Patti Hammann Dean a Harrison Wayne Harbour 43 Sophomores 44 Lonnie Heck Myra Heddon Jaylenc Hendricks Joyce Heyen Mark Heyen Ruth Hopper Rosy Hughes Linda Jerome Becky Jones Tena Jones Wayne Keffcr Ron Kirby Joe Kolesar Linda Koniak Mike Koniak Diane LaRosa Debbie Lesko Julcnc Lienard George Link Jim Link Lonnie Manalia Roy Mansholt Kathy Markle Jeff Manin Barbara Mellenthir Shirley Miller Kathy Minton Kim Mitchell Gary Morris Danny McCosky Sophomores Dave McCosky Terry McCourt Ray Nadlcr Randy Olive David Park Brian Pinkston Mike Poivey Rick Porrwood Candy Price Eddy Price Dennis Pryor Barbara Ranger Brenda Ranger Cindy Raukcr Mark Rauzzi Debbie Rekan Karen Riegert Gary Ronald Pat Rosetto Sherry Ruyle 45 The sophomores work hard on their float. Sophomores 46 George Scharden Charla Schmidt Ellen Schmidt John Schwartz Mark Scrcg Barbara Sigman Dan Smith Ginger Sneed Wayne Stewart Denise Swann Claudia Tallman Dennis Tallman Rick Tarro Terry Thompson Sharon Thornton Dennis Tiburzi Debbie Triplo Randy Troutwine Steve Turner Jayne Vcrticchio Danny Vesper Joel Warford Shelly Westwood Larry Willis Don Wright FRESHMEN I am the Poem of the Earth, said the voice of the rain, Eternal I rise impalpable out of the bottomless sea. Walt Whitman Freshmen Joel I a Bangcrt Steve Banner Gay Bartulis Dennis Baum Joan Bausano Bill Bertoli Kim Beyer Jcannic Bockovich Bonita Boctta Chuck Bowers Ed Braundmcyer Nancy Bray John Brown Jewl Buffington Karen Burch Brenda Burris Gndy Burris Lee Ann Byots Theresa Calcari Eugene Campbell Dale Campbell Chris Chapman Mary Carpani Kathy Cereskus Cheryl Gark Don Clark Bill Contrato Kurtis Cooper Tricia Corbin Rick Cox 49 Freshmen Bob Chaddick Polly Ann Crcswcll Sharon Culver Bill Davidson Tom Deck Marlene DeMartini Rick DeStcfane Justine Dickie Kathy Dunn Rick Durbin Betty Dwyer Ann Erspamer Tami Erspamer Michele Folkers Veronica Force Barbara Fraiser Ron Fritz Kathy Garret Paul Girardi Tom Glover Kevin Goode Dale Gray Pam Grove Mary Haddad Cheryl Hagcrman Jill Hailstone Peggy Halpin Rose Harbor Denise Hayes Donna Hayes 50 Freshmen Cathy Heyen Joe Heyen Tom Heyen Tim Hilyard Bonnie Hogue Martin Hopper William Hopper Kevin Johnson Eddie Jones Ron Keffer Randy Kicrlc Janice Knoche Paul Kocis Tom Kolesar Tom Koniak Vicki Koschak Peggy Lacy Colleen LaRoache David Lehman Laura Leone 51 Freshmen Lisa Link Rita Marciukaitis Michele Mason Elaine Massinelli Bob Meyer Peggy Miller Jayne Molinar Sandy Monke Jamie Mussatto Sandy Pachcsa Tim Parnell Peggy Pinkerton Toni Pintar Steve Pohlman David Portwood Roger Price Kathy Ranger Mike Ranger Eddy Rhodes Jeff Rhodes Bill Rife Debbie Rife Susan Rives Lenny Robins Jay Ross Jack Ruffatto Katrina Sanders John Saric Carl Sawyer John Sckcta 52 Freshmen Karen Schmidt David Schoby David Scmplowslci Tom Sherman Randy Sims Pam Slightom Dale Slone Mike Smith Joe Sob ben Chris Sorbic Kenny Sterner Tom Stratton Diane Tallmann David Throne Mark Verticchio Mike Viano Debbie Ward Mike Wathen Debbie Watkins Lori Wilder Ralon Withers Kim Young Chuck Zalupukis Theresa Bennett Crystal Crider Kenneth Loveless Barbara Kay lor Jeff Scrivener FAVORITES If eyes were made for seeing, Then Beauty is its own excuse for being. Ralph Waldo Emerson 55 QUEEN 56 57 1972 HOMECOMING 58 ATHLETIC CARNIVAL QUEEN AND HER COURT: Rita Marciukaitis, AI Eisman, DcAnn Frankc, Joe Kolsar, Sherry Ruyle, Dave Chiarodo, Tiana Carpani, Emil Fritz, Susan Dona. Richard Clark, Lugcnc Tieman, Danny Tallman, Chcri Winkleblack, Mark Wcycn, Claudia Hcycn, Gene Beyer, Gayla Kierle, John Balzrainc, Theresa Bausano, Jerry Runta, Brenda Ranger, Bob Portugal, Donna Demuzio, David Alendar, Vicki Koschak, Mark Sereg. 60 Jim Blown, Lou Boella and Randy Corbin try their luck. Don Throne keeps his eye on the Annual Staff concession. Students enjoy the Athletic Carnival. fcifi Richard Clark hand at basketball. 61 Prom 1973 King Dan Evans and Queen Pam Prevedell 62 Susan Ballantine, Gary Nichaus and Dave Wilder in the Prom Parade (left) while Susan Dona and Richard Clark enjoy a dance (right). The Wait Disney theme was delightfully depicted with cartoon characters lining the walls of the story book castle. A carousel in the center of the dance floor completed the theme. 63 ACTIVITIES It is true, I never assisted the sun materially in its rising; but, doubt not, it was of the last importance only to be present at it. David Thoreau o 66 The Marching Miners Ben Id Band 67 GHS Presents Standing, Left to Right: David Gray, Miss Hladik, Gene Beyer, Susan Ballentyne, Randy Verticchio, Nancy Wehling, Denise Delaurent, Steve Katich, Lynn Madden, Danny Pickett, Tracy Mussatto, Tom Hailstone, Kneeling, Left to Right: Debbie Hughes, Lynne Borgini, Denise Keck. 'Men's Lib?” DRAMA CLUB Adds ’’Deadly Ernest” to Its List of Successes Miss Margaret Hladik, a novice at drama training, took over as the sponsor of the Drama Club. The year’s prod- uction, ’’Deadly Ernest” was the highlight for the club members. The play, a comedy in three acts by Donald Pay- ton, was presented April 12 and 13 to a large audience. Not only acting, but set building, crew work and prompting are important parts of any production, as each member learned. Through the demanding training and ability of the cast, it was possible to produce a play enjoyed by young and old alike. 68 “Deadly Ernest” 69 ATHLETICS In this fresh evening each blade and leaf looks as if it had been dipped in an icy liquid greenness. David Thoreau Miners Win South-Central Conference Raw 1, Left to Right: R. Mansholt, M. Carpanni, D. Tallman, R. Drew, B. Gucciardo, G. Link, D. Carrigan, J. Kolesar, L Heck. Raw 2: L Lolie, J. Stewart, M. Sereg, D. Evans, A. Vezzoli, J. Jacobs, D. Tiburzi, R. Keffer, M. Ccrkoski, D. Lienard, D. Lienard, J. Marcacci, W. Harbour Raw 3: G. Morris, D. Bcrtagnolli, G. Reznicck, M. Vlasich, D. Chiardod, C. Bussman, J. Runta, B. Portugal, A. Easton, C. Rossini, T. Allan, J. Boehmkc, D. Craddick, R. Carcn- tano. 1972 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE TEAM PLACE Sept. 15 • Highland There Sept. 22-Hillsboro Here Sept. 29- Mt. Olive Here Oct. 6-Virden There Oct. 13 • Southwestern (HC) Here WE THEY DATE TEAM PLACE WE THEY ML Oct. 21 - Staunton There L Ml is t Oct. 27 - Carrollton There 20 32 Nov. 3 - Carlinville There (p 0 Jl LL± Nov. 10 • Nokomis Here to Ml LM o 71 72 BENLD FOOTBALL TEAM Row 1, Left to Right: L. Robbins, B. Hopper, R. Price, D. Campbell, K. Cooper, J. Seketa, J. Rhodes. Row 2: M Wathen. D. Semplowski, P. Girardi, K. Goode, M. Vcrticchio, T. Kolcsar, T. Hilyard. Row 3: B. Rife, J. Ross, D. Clark, R. Kcffcr, R. Keirld, C. Zalapukis. Row 4: R. Destefanc, T. Sherman, R. Ruffacto, E. Jones, P. Kocis, B. Craddick, Coach Tusck. 73 Mr. Borgini and Mr. Orler dedicate the new athletic complex. GHS Cheerleaders On The Move VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jackie Jones, Denise DeLaurent, Cheryl Van- nucci, Mary Kaskutus, Lynne Borgini, Gayla Kicrle JR. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jane Verticchio, Mary Halteman, Donna Griff el. Candy Price, Debbie Triplo. BENLD CHEERLEADERS: Row 1: Colcen LaRoche, Laura Leone, Susan Rives. Row 2: Nancy Bray. Barbara Fraser, Michelle Folkers, Janice Knoche. 74 Basketball VARSITY TEAM Row I, Left to Rtght: B. Link, M. Carpani, D. Evans, J. Stewart, D. McCrady, T. Allen, D. Osborne (mgr), S. Holden (mgr). Row2: Coach Grandonc, C. Pohlman, J. Boehmke, C. Bussman, J. Punta, T. Fellin, D. Alender, D. Craddick, A. Easton, Asst. Coach Joyce. 1972-73 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE TEAM Dec. 1 • North Greene PLACE Here WE THEY a Dec. 8 - Lincolnwood There Dec. 9 - Mt. Olive Here LLJl. % Dec. 12- Nokomis Here 211 Dec. 16 - Hillsboro Here SALlSL % Dec. 19-Glenwood Here 2i_ Dec. 27,28,29-Edwardsville Try. r Jan. 5-Virden Here Jan. 6 - Carlinville There Al. sjl Jan. 9 - Southwestern Here 2i_ 73 Jan. 13-Litchfield Here S3 £7_ DATE TEAM PLACE WE THEY Jan. 18- Staunton There o Jin. 22-27-Macoupin County Try. Staunton Feb. 2- Nokomis There i ? Feb. 3- Staunton Here •r? xj Feb. 6-Bunker Hill There 63- SSL Feb. 9 - Mt. Olive There J? Feb. 13-Carlinville Here 73 Feb. 17 • Southwestern There S3- 22z Feb. 23 - Virden There 7° 73 Feb. 26-Mar. 1-Regional 76 77 BENLD INDIANS Row I, Left to Right: T. Hilyard, B. Hopper, C. Cooper, J. Seketa, P. Girard. Row 2: B. Rife, E. Jones, R. Dcstefane, J. Ross, P. Kocis, M. Verticchio, C. Zalapukis, J. Rhodes, B. Craddick, Coach Tusek. 78 Track TRACK SCORES Gillespie Bethalto Staunton 49 71 31 Gillespie Bunker Hill Highland 8114 31 4714 Gillespie Nokomis 7734 5414 Gillespie Virden Bunker Hill 75 68 13 Gillespie Southwestern Bunker Hill 85 25 37 Gillespie Carlinville Nokomis 76 85 47 2nd Place Finish — ■ Virden Invitational 4th Place Finish — Macoupin County Meet 3rd Place Finish — South Central Conference Meet New School Record Jerry Runta — Discus — 138' 7 ” 880 Relay Team : J. Marcacci, J.Bohmke, C. Bussman, J. Jacobs — 135.6 County Champs John Halteman - — High Jump Jerry Runta — Discus Conference Champs Jerry Runta — Discus Phil Caveretto — Shot Put Joe Jacobs — 100 yd. dash 79 BENLD TRACK TEAM Row I, Left to Right: C. Chapman, J. Sckcta, J. Rhodes, J. Brown, S. Banner, M. Viano, K. Sterner, D. Lehman, K. Cooper. Row 2: T. Glover, D. Swaringen, M. Verticchio, B. Craddick, P. Kocis, G. Campbell, T. Kolcsar, T. Parnell. Row 3:J. Scrivner, R. Sims, L Rowins, B. Rife, M. Wathen, C. Bowers, C. Zalapukis, S. Pohlman, Coach Tusek. BASKETBALL SCORES Gillespie 6 Bcthalto 3 Gillespie 4 Hillsboro 8 11 0 7 1 Gillespie 4 Greenville 7 Gillespie 9 Bunker Hill 1 Gillespie 4 Glen wood 3 6 0 Gillespie 4 Carlinville 2 Gillespie 6 Mt. Olive 2 Gillespie 4 Carlinville 2 Gillespie 10 Southwestern 5 Gillespie 8 Nokomis 1 Gillespie 0 Staunton 6 Gillespie 6 Southwestern 3 Gillespie 13 Nokomis 3 Gillespie 2 Staunton 5 DISTRICT Gillespie 20 Bunker Hill 2 Gillespie 3 Staunton 0 Gillespie 6 Mt. Olive 0 REGIONAL Gillespie 3 Vandalia 2 80 Baseball Row 1, Left to Right: J. Fassero, D. Chiarodo, T. Fellin, T. McCourt, P. Sekcta, B. Gucciardo, M. Carpani. Row 2: G Rossini, A. Eisman. D. Licnard, J. Balzrainc, J. Stewart, E. Fritz, D. Lienard, G. link. Row 3: Q� ch Dobrino, D. Evans, P. Cavorctto, C. Bussman, J. Runta, T. Allan, A. Easton. ORGANIZATIONS You shall enter the living shelter of the forest. You shall walk where only the wind has walked before. Nancy Newhall 83 Gillespian Staff Mr. Goff, Bill Schwappach, Danny Pickett, Julene Lienard, Don Throne, Marsha Bussman, Ellen Schmidt, Patty Fritz, Penny Kirby, Lynn Madden, Sharon Thornton, Gayla Kierle, Judy Dubetz, Annette Cox, Nancy Brunetto, Janice Brown, Mary Guiccardo, Dianna Cunningham. Not Pictured: Janine Brown and Mary Jo Sexton. Staff Photographers: Bill Schwappach and David Gray Typical Annual meeting Editing Staff The Gillespian Staff would like to thank Mr. Chuck Cotton of Taylor Publishing Company and Mr. Carl Motcham of Rem- brandt Studios for their help in producing the annual. 85 Future Farmers Row I, Left to Right: Mr. Ashby, P. Alexander, J. Loveless, P. Walker, K. Alderson, R. Heyen, D. Niehaus. Row 2: P. Rossetto, B. Bertoldi, D. Pryor, R. Keirle. J. Heyen, T. Bussc, W. Stewart, D. Campbell, G. Schardan, T. Deck, G. Hildebrand, T. Heyen, J. Jacobs, W. Keffcr, R, Olive, T. Kolesar. Row i: J. Westwood, D. Pryor, R. Heyen, J. Martin, S. 'town, K. Holman, P. Beluin, D. Wright, C. Harbaugh, M. Kirby, M. Heyen, R. Mansholt, K. Bussman, R. Fritz, J. Heyen. The Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) is an organiza- tion for students enrolled in vocational agriculture. The primary objective of this organization is to train youth for agricultural leadership. Activities that aid in attaining this objective include numerous judging contests, public speak- ing, awards for outstanding crop and livestock production, conducting business meetings along approved parliamen- tary lines, and the awards of higher degrees in the organi- zation for outstanding work in scholarship, leadership, and performance in crop and livestock productions. 86 Knetltng: R. Heyen and J. Loveless. Standing: Mr. Ashby, P. Alexan- der, D. Niehaus, C. Harbaugh. Future Homemakers Left to Right: Claudia Tallman, Dabbie Larkcr, Joyce Heycn, Connie Campbell, Janice Cooper, Linda Bultema, Benda Ranger, Gayla Keirle, Patty Slightom, Amy Verton, Kathy Lacy, Mrs. French, Kathy Henrichsmeyer. The Future Homemakers of America learn skills which will be useful in the home. In preparation for marriage and parenthood, the girls strive for a better understanding of the requirements and responsibili- ties in caring for a home and family. This year, the club activities included two picnics and attendance at rallies and conferences. They also went Christmas caroling and took tray favors to the Nursing Home. Benld Attendance Center F.H.A. 87 Future Teachers Row I: S. Koniak, M. Kocis, J. Hppingcr, G. Seilor, J. Gallo. Row 2: A. Caveny, M. Corrigan, D. Pickett, T. Mussatto, P. Slightom, J. Saracco, A. Fite, Mrs. Fritz. F.T.A. stands for Future Teachers of America. At monthly meetings various fields of teaching and the requirements differ- ent colleges have for receiving teaching certificates are discussed. Every year one senior receives $50 from the F.T.A. treasury toward a college education. The student receives this award by writing a paper concerning the teaching profession and a group of teachers select the winning paper. During the 1972-73 school year, several girls who were interested in teaching special educa- tion started working as teacher aids in the T.M.H. and E.M.H. special education rooms. This program has worked out very well and the F.T.A. members have devoted much time to it. Members also do some substitute teaching in the grade school if a teacher has to leave or cannot be present in the classroom. 88 Girls Athletic Assoc. Row 1, Left to Right: L. Boltcma, D. Hughes, J. Gulliani, V. Hopper, J. Bertoglio, M. Majzcl, B. Ranger, S. Koniak. Row 2: M. Kocis, J. Lienard, D. Franke, E. Schmidt, M. Bussman, G. Zanter, A. Caveny, G Caveny, S. Ballantyne, D. Keck, J. Gallo, A. Fite, J. Sorccco, J. Burnley, A. Heyen, D. Larker, G. Seiler, T. Kluthe, C. DeMuzio, L. Boetta, T. Bausano, T. Mussatto, J. Gallo. This year G.A.A.’s accomplishments sent them to the State Bowling Tournament again but was defeated in the second round. Their sportsmanlike abilities also took them to first place at the volleyball tournament in Jerseyville. Gillespie sponsored a tournament of their own where they also won first place. 89 “G” Club Row 1, Left to Right: B. Link,J. Marcacci, J. Balzraine, J. Stewart, J. Jacobs, T. Allan. Row 2:J. Kolesar, D. Lienard, G. Beyer, D. Lienard, C. Rossini, D. Evans. Row 3: Coach Dobrino, T. Fillin, C. Pohlman, P. Cavcrctto, C. Bussman, G. Reznicek, J. Runta, J. Bochmke, Coach Grandone. G” Club is an organization designed to promote interest and participation in sports. Upon receiving a G” for excellent per- formance in spons, the athlete may be chosen for membership in the G” Club. At the annual Gillespie Spons Booster Athletic Banquet, trophies were presented to the Most Valuable Player” in each spon. Receiving these honors were Joe Jacobs for track, Joe Stewart for football and Dan Evans for basketball. Jerry Runta was named Most Improved Player” for baseball. Row 1: Randy Corbin, David Gray, Linda Lolie, Gail Zantcr, Andrea Fite, Denise Keck, Susan Dona, Richard Clark, Philip Cavoretto. Row 2: Jane Wheeler, Andrea Caveny, Karen Obertino, Marianne Majzel, Jane Guiliani, Theresa Bausano, Lynn Borgini, Monica Kocis, Brenda Rands, Jim Murphy, Mr. Borgini. Row 3:Jeff Marcacci, Sandra Anderson, Tracey Mussatto, Bill Schwappach, Keith McMillan, Charles Pohlman, Randy Vcrticchio, Gene Beyer,Jerry Runta. National Honor Society Each year, members of the faculty select from the student body those who have outstanding qualities of scholar- ship, leadership, character and service. Not only superior grades, but participation in extra-curricular activities is important in the making of a well-rounded student. Only 5’ of the Junior Class and 10’ of the Senior Class are pres- ented with this great honor, proving that hard work and diligent study produce the leaders of tomorrow. The annual banquet for the honor students was held April 12 in the cafeteria. Speaking on behalf of Lewis and Clark Community College was Dr. Thomas Juravich, Vice-President of Instructional Services. As in previous years, orations were given on the virtues of an Honor Society Member. These honors are reserved for a very small portion of the school population — those deserving of them. Indeed, each student bestowed with this honor has shown worthi- ness in every way. 91 Foreign Language Club Stated, Left to Right: M. Wehling, S. Katich, T. Mussacto, G. Seiler, M. Sexton, D. DeLaurent, A. Heyen. Standing: D. Pickett, Mrs. Daley, L. Lolic, M. Corrigan, S. Holden, T. Bausano, D. Throne, L. Boeta, M. Kocis, S. Koniak, P. Mazely, Mrs. Ramey, T. Edwards, Mr. Baggiore, B. Schwappach, R. Corbin, Orcw. Not Pictured: G. Keirle. The Foreign Language Club entered its second year of co-existence encompassing both the Spanish and French Students of G.C.H.S. Its purpose is to provide a congenial atmosphere for those students interested in foreign lan- guages. The club sponsors were Mrs. Daley and Mr. Baggiore. They provided a helping hand in enabling the club members to run concession stands and other activities in order to make money for the club treasury. At the end of the year, club members went on an expense-paid all-day trip to St. Louis, including a ballgame. The club’s officials for the past two years were Randy Corbin, president; Steve Katich, vice-president; and Phil Cavoretto and Randy Verticchio, treasurers. Stated, Lift to Right: B. Schwappach, C. Butler, A. Caveney Standing: Mrs. Staggs, T. Mussatto, S. Katich, N. Wehling, D. Pickett. Miner’s Light — A Blue Banner Paper For the second consecutive year, Mrs. Staggs has guided the Miner’s Light to make an interesting and informative newspaper for the students of G.C.H.S. This year, the Southern Illinois Student Press Asso- ciation bestowed honors upon the staff. Six mem- bers travelled to Washington University in St. Louis and came home with 5 honorable mention awards for their efforts in the writing contest. The Blue Banner Award, presented by S.I.S.P.A. annually, was awarded to the Light” staff for their creativity, organization and freshness of ideas. This coveted award is based on 100 points of which the Miner’s Light received 84. This year’s staff served as reporters, writers, typ- ists and artists since there were only 6 steady mem- bers, 5 of which were seniors. In spite of these hin- drances, the staff, with editors, Steven Katich and Tracey Mussatto, produced a fine newspaper worthy of the Blue Banner. 93 Science Club The Science Club, advised by Mr. Sederwall and Mr. Wilkening, performed many fascinating experiments. The most exciting was the launching of the model rockets which were built last year. The money made from the concession stands was used for a trip to St. Louis. In St. Louis they viewed the Planetarium, the Museum of Transportation and KSNA Radio. They hope for an even better year next year. 94 Student Council Seated, Left to Right: Theresa Bussano, Janice Brown, Mary Gucciardo, Donna Griffel, Kathy Zarr. Standing: Mr. Polovich, Bill Schwappach, Phil Cavoretto, Don Throne, Jim Brown, Andrea Cavcny, Candy Price, Charlie Pohlman, Gary Hamilton, Jim Murphy, Joe Kolesar. Not Pictured, Gayla Keirlc. The Student Council is the governing force of the student body. A student may pose a question to the council for discus- sion. It is this organization’s job to reach solutions to prob- lems which are acceptable to both the administration and stu- dents. The Student Council was in charge of the Homecoming activities and dance. They also planned the Athletic Carnival. Mary Gucciardo and Janice Brown were representatives to the West Central Illinois Law Enforcement meetings. Phil Cavo- retto and Gary Hamilton attended State Student Council Con- vention in Chicago in April. Student Council officers are Phil Cavoretto, president; Pam Prevedell, vice president; Mary Ann Corrigan, secretary-trea- surer. 95 FACULTY . . . that gray color . . . -which nature loves; color of unpainted wood, weather-stain; time-stain; not glaring nor gaudy; the color of all roofs, the color of all things that endure . . . David Thoreau 97 MR. BAGGIORE MISS CAVITT 98 MR. CLAY MRS. FRENCH MR. EISMAN 100 104 MRS. STAGGS 108 MRS. KOCHINSKI MR. TENIKAT nHabSii MRS. TENIKAT 109 Library Aids Row I, Left to Right: Carla Butler, Kim Cooper, Rosie Hughes, Susan Ballantync, Debbie Sharden, Rockeli Purdy, Sue Ann Koniak, Mary Jo Sexton, Tom Sawyer. Row 2: Mrs. Zantcr, Mary Jane Crainick, Lorella Gillcr, Debbie Monke, Jim Brown, Jerry Runta, Penny Kirby, Mrs. Fite. L . Mrs. Fite The library aids help Mrs. Fite in the large job of keeping the library in functioning order for the students. The aids help in checking out books, shelving material, cataloging new purchases and other library duties. Ill AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS Mr. Goff, R. Cavins, R. Jones, B. Schwappach, B. Fritz, K. Alderson, T. Crites, K. Lehman, R. Mansholt. Not Shown, D. Craddick. M5: The Audio-Visual Center expanded its facilities and increased its services this year. The main objective of the cen- ter is to provide service in the area of media to both students and teachers whenever possible. The purchasing and renovat- ing of equipment allowed the department to offer a greater range of services. The video-tape units and closed-circuit television equip- ment was used frequently and in a variety of ways. The new audio-tape duplicator was rapidly initiated in converting the language lab to cassette. The new 16mm projectors made film showing less hectic. A new darkroom was set up for photo- graphic production and graphic work. MR. GOFF District A-V Director. 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