Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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DEBATE Your case is too weak, more research is needed! More volume, I can't hear you! That statement is irrelevant! Mr. Bilyeu delivered these words of constructive criti- cism to Harlem's DEBATE TEAMS. A con- stant stress on getting the right technique helped but the greatest need was practice and research. This year debaters were given the topic Resolved That There Be Compulsory Medical Care For All Citi- zens. , which proved to be a highly com- plex issue. A rather inexperienced Harlem team faced teams with up to 3 years debate experi- ence. The season was a competitive and challenging one. 1st Row: Mark Lamendola, Jim Bertrand, Phil Hen- sley. 2nd Row: Usa Duclon, Richard Sundell, Brian Olson. FORENSICS To be able to give a speech in a convincing way in front of a group of people seems an almost impossible task. The Harlem Forensic team went from that group to face tough district competition. Kelly Day presented an original comedy selection for a 2nd place and Dave Hodges 3rd in extemporaneous speaking. Row 1—Donna Bridges, Jamne Huffman, Carolyn O'Neill, Jolyn Jenkins, Brian Olson, Dave Hodges. Row 2-Duawn Pierce, Kelly Day, Lisa Duclon. 28

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Patterned after city, county, and state gov- ernment the 1977 Boys' Girls' State began the summer encampment. This year there were over thirty-two cities that took part. This program instituted to train future govern- mental leaders is based upon learning by doing. The students experience actual prob- lems in self govern- ment. Harlem's partici- pants found the activities at state not only a fine learning ex- perience but also great fun. When the Boys' Girls' State program had come to an end memo- ries still lingered of the government they were a part of and of the sud- den friendships that had ended. Row 1—Bill Smith, Sue Tack- eberry, Jeff Milhone. John Helms, Erik Sundbo. Row 2- Cal Carlson, Lance Mitchell, Steve Michaelson, Stan Sanders, Dave Hodges, Dana Dajka, Moon Kim, Eddie Hanebuth. Brett Daniels, Chuck Bnggs, Joel Wiemken, Doug Bruno. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY An annual induction ceremony in May was a form of recognition for the students that had fulfilled the membership requirements of scholarship, leadership, character, and service for the National Honor Society. Members act as ushers at baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies and also choose the speakers for graduation. The graduating members of N.H.S. are easily recognized by the gold cord worn off the left shoulder of their gowns. Row 1-Brent Herren, Lisa Smith, Dana Dajka, Anna Bar tram, Lisa Gregory, Patti Pennow, Laura Waters, Kathleen Hall, Lori Gregory, Connie Isley Row 2 Linda Eichelberger, Doreen Ramey, Sue Tackeberry, Brett Daniels, Jolyn Jen kins, Debbie Stufflebeam, Marie Werst, Sue Berry, Lisa Evans. Row 3 Roberta Verstraete, Barb Wihlborg, Rena Alexander, Phil Oliven, Steve Michaelson, Dennis Burns, Jeff Milhone, Tina Ramcyzk, Cyndi Austin. Row 4 -Calvin Carlson, Scott Hall, Don Goble, Rodney Olson, Dan Fred- rickson, Jeffrey L. Strey II, Don Baker, Erick Sundbo, Joel Wiemken, Bill Smith, Mike Gnngle

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THESPIANS To be eligible for membership in the National Thespian Society a potential member must have accumulated a certain number of points as a participant in theatrical productions. The points are given not only to the actors but also to backstage crews. For those that believe the play is the thing Thespian membership is an important goal. Row 1-Jamie Devan, Donna Bridges, Janine Huffman, Duawn Pierce, Carolyn O'Neill. Row 2— Jim Bertrand, Marcia Kieselburg, Berry Nelson, Beth Lamb, Karen Smith, Brian Wyatt, Pat Pennow Row 3-Ben Thomas. FTA The members of FTA in- vestigated the many roles that the teacher must play. They became more aware of the rewards and sacrifices that are made in the teaching profession. The future teachers found the FTA organization a great asset in understand- ing their future careers as teachers. Row 1-Kathy Hamilton, Brenda Hafferty, Therese Oliveri, Pam Dawson, Connie Mundt Row 2- Becky Young. Sally Anderson Sec., Laura Higginson, Julie Hansen-Treas., Edie Carlson- Pres., Dina Richter 29