Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1960 volume:

VOLUME 42 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1960 HOMER HIGH SCHOOL HOMER, ILLINOIS L. Frank Baum and W. W. Dens low One fine day not so long ago Dorothy on her journey started to go. And you, as the reader, will play this role As the inhabitants of Oz unfold their scroll. Her destiny was the Land of Oz. Four long years away 'twas. But a cyclone of activities whirled her off the ground And set her down with Munchkins 'round. The good Witch of the North placed on her head a kiss. This helped her in her journey, many troubles did she miss. She chose as her companions the scarecrow and the lion, And also found the tinman a' weepin' and a' sighin'. His joints were all rusted—these Dorothy did lubricate, Then bade him, Come with us! A new heart will be your fate. With Toto, her dog, off they trekked to the Emerald City, Where everything was sparkling, green light emitting. At this green city, they met the guardian of the gate. He said from the Wizard, the scarecrow could get his pate. A heart, courage, and Kansas were in the Wizard's till, If only, the Wizard said, the wicked witch they'd kill. They were captured by the flying monkeys, controlled by the evil fairy, But in her plot to kill the witch, Dorothy did not tarry. On the witch she threw a pail of water, and melt away she did. The Winkies and the monkeys, of their bondage did she rid. They gained their trophies, for their deed, the Wizard's laud; Even though, to their amazement, the Wizard was a fraud. The Wizard left in his balloon toward a horizon of varied hues. Dorothy went back to Kansas, by virtue of magic shoes. You will be Dorothy, experiencing this same event. A happy, rosy picture in your mind it'll print. The scarecrow, tinman, lion, you'll meet them in this book. Now that you are ready, you may take a look. The cyclone swept Dorothy away And set her down with Munchkins to play. A whirl of activities started without delay. Attended were dances, ballgames, each class play. Varsity Front Row: Mark Peters, Dick Felgenhour, Bob Armes, Jerry Morgan, James Wienke, Bob Jones, Bruce Lube, George Clark, Bob Brewer. Second Row: John Shelton, Harold Hough, Richard Allen, Charlie Danner, Bob Fiscus, Jim Beason, Gary Shroyer, Ron Hart, Larry Frick, Coach Root. Third Row: Jerry Berbaum, manager, Jerry Messman, Bill Block, Danny Mullis, John Place, Jim Sallee, Frank Dutton, Tom Kern, J. D. Griswell, Tuf Reynolds, Louis Kuhnen, manager. Homers cyclonic football team stormed its way through the season with Mel Root as the new head. Catlin had a bigger storm ready for Homer, though, as they beat them, 25-6. One night in October, all Ozland rejoiced as Homer won over ABL, 6-0, for the first time in several years. Homer zipped through two more losses, and the festivities of Homecoming were dampened when Mansfield calmed the Homer eye lone down, 19-0. Every inhabitant of the Land of Oz was proud when Homer came very near to beating an excellent, unbeaten Jamaica team which finally downed Homer, 14-6. The last win of the season came over St. Joe, 14-7, and the last loss was handed to the team by Newman. This last game showed how the cyclone started from a quiet, little raincloud and grew to a fairly good thunderstorm, and hopes are high for next year's season. James Wienke and Bob Jones made the deepest impression on other coaches of the East Central Conference and were named to the All-Star squad. Bruce Lube, Jerry Morgan, and Richard Allen raised little storms of their own and obtained honorable mention. Thus ended a season of two wins and six losses. Junior Varsity Forrest Chism, Kerry Bryan. Second Row: Louis Kuhnen, manager; Coach Root; Jerry Berbaum, manager. Tepper's China Store 201 North Walnut Champaign, Illinois Busey First National Bank Homer Feed Supply PURINA Feeds Bob Jinks, Owner Compliments of Don Mead Your Standard Oil Agent FOOTBALL X Football Cheerleaders: Janice Magers, Carol Burton, Sharon Chism BAQKETBALL JUNIOR-VARSITY Kneeling: Manager John Henderson, Tom Kern, Ronnie Frye, Kerry Bryan, Earl Plotner. Standing: Manager George Henderson, Bill Block, Larry Baird, Jim Griswell, Steve King, Hank Lower, Coach Hughes. The junior varsity team consisted of scarecrows Larry Hart, Bill Block, Hank Lower, Gene Jones, Kerry Bryan, and Munchkins Steve King, Tom Kern, Jim Griswell, Earl Plotner, Larry Baird, Ronnie Frye, and Donnie Frye. In the Fresh-Soph Tournament, the little ones of Ozland were defeated in the first game by Jamaica, 53 to 50. This was the final game of the'59-60 season. The scarecrows and Munchkins finished with a record of four wins, sixteen losses. Jayne Krugh, Kay Chisr , Patsy Taylor. W. Lewis Company Hunter Lumber Coal Company Ogden - Royal - Fithian - St. Josepl BAQKETBALL VARQITY Kneeling: Manager Louis Kuhnen, Coach Hughes, Manager Jerry Berbaum. Standing: Tuf Reynolds, Larry Frick, Bob Brewer, Dick Felgenhour, Dan Mullis, Ron Hart, Charlie Danner, Les Filonowich, Larry Hart, Gene Jones. Monday, November 16, the Panthers began the '59-60 season. There were twenty-five boys out for the first practice. Coach Hughes planned his team around these boys: Tuf Reynolds, Charlie Danner, Dan Mullis, Ron Hart, Bob Brewer, Larry Frick, and Les Filonowich. The Homer cyclone's leading scorer and rebounder of the year was scarecrow Dick Felgenhour. The Champaign County Tournament was held here at Ozland palace this season, and the Oz citizens took home court advantage. In the first game, against Uni High, the Ozland inhabitants squeezed by in a thriller by a score of 46 to 44. The following night, the Panthers tangled with the Fisher Bunnies, but they lost by a score of 42 to 39. Fisher went on to win the tourney. In the District Tournament, also held at Homer, the Oz clan lost the opener to Catlin by a score of 68 to 40. Catlin won the tournament. The team of the Land of Oz ended with a record of two wins, nineteen losses. Kneeling: Sara Danner, Sharon Chism. Standing: Judy Fish, Janice Magers, Jean Magers. Ur. J. E. Erickson Renner's Farm Feed Service TRACK Sitting: Dick Felgenhour, Charlie Danner, Bob Jones, Bob Brewer, Bob Henderson, Dan Mullis, Gene Jones. Standing: Manager Louis Kuhnen, Paul Ridinger, Larry Frick, Ron Hart, J. D. Griswell, Forrest Chism, Tom Kern, Coach Root. Members of the squad not present are: Jerry Morgan, Bob Armes, Harry Hough, Les Filonowich. The Homer track tornado started on its stormy way with a meet competing against Jamaica and ABL. Homer won the meet with a total of 99 points to 49 for Jamaica and 8 for ABL. The second destruction point was the Paris Relays in which Homer placed second. There were twenty-one Class B teams which participated. The Munchkins' 880 relay took a first place which set a new record. Boys who participated in this were Forrest Chism, Tom Kern, J. D. Griswell, and Paul Ridinger. Homer 87 1 2, Uni High 58 1 2 Homer 73, Potomac 31 Homer 86, Uni High 36, St. Joe 25 The sixth storm with Ridgefarm and Ogden was very mild, but Homer managed to take first in the mile relay, to give us a total of 56 1 4 points, Ridgefarm 52 1 2, and Ogden 47 1 2. The Ozland Panthers clawed their way back into a first-place East Central Conference championship after trailing ten to fifteen points throughout most of the contest. The Panthers finished violently in first place among all nine other cities of the East Central Conference in this, the young Conference's third annual meet. Homer also finished first in 1959. The fol- lowing boys were outstanding for Homer. Charlie Danner, setting a new conference broad jump record of 20' 1 , taking second in the pole vault, and anchoring both the 880 and mile varsity relays. Bob Jones, taking fourth place in the 120 yard high hurdles, second in the 180 yard low hurdles, and fifth in the discus. Dick Felgenhour, taking second in the discus throw and third in the shot put. Gene Jones, setting a new East Central record in the mile and winning first place in 5.03.3. Dan Mullis, capturing fourth in the 880 yard run. Bob Henderson, doing the same in the 440. Paul Ridinger, tying for fifth place in the high jump. Bob Brewer, Paul, Larry Frick, and Charlie, delivering the baton safely in the 880 varsity relay with a winning and record-setting time of 140.7. All Homer boys, winning first place with 53 1 2 points to 50 for Rossville and 47 1 2 for Ogden. The Ozland had a very successful year in track, and it is hoped that the nextyearthe storm will rage as violently. 9 8ENI0R PLAY NO MORE HOMEWORK JUNIOR PLAY SO THIS IS BLISS ? SWEETHEART DANCE The Wizard of Oz declared a holiday to celebrate Valentine's Day. One of the special storms that took place was the Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the F H A on February 12, 1960. The Oz honored Dick Halleman by asking him to play for the dance. The Emerald City was arrayed with various colors to carry out the theme Somewhere over the Rainbow. A huge rainbow was constructed for the inhabitants of Ozland to dance under. The whole city turned out, dressed in their best attire. Each one was there to have an evening of enjoyment. The Guardian of the Gates opened the gates at nine p.m. and closed them at twelve p.m. At ten-mirty the drums rolled, and the King and Queen of Hearts entered with their court of attendants. The King and Queen were JimGriswell and Billie Kiest. Their attendants were Linda Bott, James Wienke, Carol Lewis, Darrell Beard, Dan Mullis, Sherrilyn Clark, Kay Chism, and Harold Hough. FRESHMEN The Munchkins, littlest people in Ozland, Against the wicked witch, they stand. The freshmen are the youngest in Homer's field; But to no one, even the Wizard, will they yield. Janet Lewis President Steve King Vice-President Dixie Wilson Secretary Karen Satterfield easurer Tom Kern Serge ant- at- A r m s Anna Mae Kenney Barbara Lacey Hank Lower Paul Ridinger Homer Welding-Boiler Works Joseph Kuhn Company Me B.'ides Drugs Blum's Ladies Fine Fashion HOMECOMING To Dorothy, the Good Witch of the North was kind. She helped her the Emerald City to find. The King, Queen, attendants, kind and pretty. Were chosen by the inhabitants of this city. On October 23 at 10:00 p.m., the Oz threw open the doors of Ozland and welcomed everyone to the .annual Homecomin Dance. The dance had been preceded by a parade in which the creatures from Ozland were all represented. Although th ballgame was lost to Mansfield, by 10:45 all inhabitants were in good spirits and ready to see the King and Queen, Bruc Lube and Barbara Messman, dance to the Homecoming theme Deep Purple. As Dick Halleman and his band played th theme, the King and Queen's court slowly danced along with the honored couple. The members of the court were Chery Shoaf, Steve King, Marlene Burton, Dick Felgenhour, Linda Bott, Jim Beason, Sharon Chism, Jerry Morgan, Sherr Krugh, and James Wienke. The Oz invited Julie Lynch and Danny Pridemore to be the crown bearers. Elizabeth Tat and Joe Rowand were chosen to crown the royal couple by the sponsoring class. At 1:00 a. m., the last strains of Good Night, Sweetheart were played, and the creatures of Ozland turned the light off in their Ozland until Homecoming, 1960. 16 Harold Hough President Jayne Krugh Vice-President Kay Chism Secretary Dick Felgenhour Treasurer Francis Dutton Ralph Frye Larry Hart Michael Hendricks David Hill Gene Jones ■ HH3FI i Cathy Peterso Good Luck Stores Kenneth W. Fish Wilder's Barber Shop Courson Hardware T Jerry Messman ADMINISTRATION The tinman is without a heart; From his beloved forest, he did depart. The Land of Oz he headed toward, To be the faculty and the board. i John Morrison Dale Wolf Lawrence Rcwand President Oren Stayton BOARD OF EDUCATION Irvin Wakefield Ernest Wieneke, Jr. Raymond Frick Secretary f • Gladys Beatty Physical Education Gertrude Brown English and French Philip L. Carithers Science and Mathematics FACULTY J. C. Busenhart Principal and Bookkeeping Kent Durbin Agriculture and General Science Ola Bundy Physical Education 21 FACULTY Mary Helen Hamilton Business Education Jettie Hocker Mathematics and Librarian Virgil Hughes Janet Peister Robert Reilly Industrial Arts and Coach Home Economics Band Mel Root Coach and Social Studies 22 Roland Wickiser English 8TUDENT LEADER8 The lion fell asleep in the posy patch. The mice happily rescued him—so natch— The mice are the leaders in this school; The lion is the student body, whom they rule. Seated, left to right, first row: Kay Chism, Cheryl Shoaf, Sharon Chism, Jerry Morgan, Larry Baird. Seated, second row: George Clark, Judy Fish, Linda Bott, Elizabeth Tate, Jerry Messman. Seated, in front: James Wienke, President. The Student Council led the Homer High student body through the Land of Oz in 1959-60. Awizard, James Wienke, and a jolly junior, Judy Fish, were elected last year as president and vice-president, respectively. At the first meeting, Linda Bott was elected secretary, and another wizard, Elizabeth Tate, treasurer. The Council wanted all the inhabitants of their kingdom to enjoy themselves in their journey through this strange land. An all-school party and the Munchkins' initiation was sponsored on September 29. Magic slippers had to be slipped off at the sock hops after the football and basketball games. I he Council paid three-fifths of the amount to send the agile cheerleaders to the cheerleading clinic in Bloomington. New outfits were also made and paid for by the Council for the varsity cheerleaders. The Student Council sold chances on cakes during the home basketball cyclones to gain gold and silver for their treasury. Ballpoint pens were also sold to that cowardly lion, the student body. Many interesting assembly programs by Winkies from other lands were sponsored by the Council. The now rulers of the field mice, the Student Council president and vice-president, for the year 1960-01 are Judy Fish and Jerry Messman. They will take the balloon and rise to the state convention on April 29-30. The Student Council enjoyed doing their part, cooperating with the student body and school administration, in making pleasant each student's path through the Land of Oz, Homer High School. Wakefield Service First National Bank in Homer H. M. Smoot Lumber Company 24 Dick's Shell Service Restaurant CLAQS OFFICERS Seniors: Bruce Lube, President; Bob Jones, Vice-President; Mr. Carithers, Sponsor; Joe Rowand, Treasurer; Myla Messman, Secretary, absent. Juniors: Sara Danner, Secretary; Linda Kuhnen, President; Mark Fteters, Treasurer; Mrs. Brown, Sponsor; Jim Beason, Vice-President. Freshmen: Mr. Durbin, Sponsor; Tom Kern, Sergeant-at-Arms; Karen Satterfield, Treasurer; Steve Kin , Vice-President; Janet Ix?wis, Prcsi - dent; Dixie Wilson, Secretary, absent. King Pin Bowling Lanes Sophomores: Harold Hough, President; Dick Felgenhour, Treasurer; Mrs. Hamilton, Spoifeor; Kay Chism, Secretary; Jayne Krugh, Vice- President Wienke Taylor Cleaners HONOR ROLL James Wienke S. A. R. National Honor Society American Legion Award Carol Lewis D. A. R. Co-Valedictorian National Honor Society American Legion Award Myla Messman Salutatorian National Honor Society Sharon Chism National Honor Society Patsy Krukewitt National Honor Society Barbara Messman Co-Valedictorian National Honor Society Virginia Buck National Honor Society 26 Fred Hays National Honor Society WHO’S WHO carried her swiftly through the air1 Track Queen Janice Magers form that pleases leg looks very well rare and brilliant plumage studded with diamonds eyes that twinkled merrily James Wienke and Janice Magers the people love them Elizabeth Tate and Joe Rowan 1 seemed a very polite creature Barbara Messman and Bruce Lube a crown of jewels Dr. Roy E. King WHO'S WHO Jerry Morgan and Virginia Buck a vain man Carol Lewis and James Wienke before them lies a very beautiful castle' Jack Bear aud Betty Robertson Everything they saw was green. 28 Darrell Beard and Barbara Messmar Aren't they beautiful? Dixie Wilson and Bruce Lub a pack of great wolves Ideal Plumbing and Heating JUNIORS Homer High, a place that rates. The jolly juniors guard its gates. They tell a joke to all who pass To keep them laughing en masse. Linda Kuhnen President James Bcascn Vice- President Sara Danner Secretary Mark Peters Treasurer Gary Shroyer Se rge ant- At- A nr s Jane Brandon Jean Brandon Bob Brewer SENIORS Here sits the Wizard on his throne; He reigns over all, as it is known. The senior sits with a scepter in his hand: He is the Wizard in this land. Darrell Wayne Beard I may become as much a man as any other in your dominions. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Track 2; Varsity Ciub 3, 4, President 4; Gun Club 1; F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3, Vice- President 3, 4; Homecoming King Candi- date 3; King of Hearts Candidate 4; An- nual 4, Sports Editor. Jack Edward Bear Rest your brains and do not worry. F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Sentinel 4; Gun Club 1. Virginia Alice Buck She laughs about anything. Chorus 3; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 1, 3; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4, Sports Editor 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual 4, Literary Editor. 32 Carol Lynn Burton What do you command? This is the last time you can ever ask anything of me. Chorus 1, 2, 4, Sextet 1, 4; Majorette 1; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4, Song Leader 2; Drama Club 1; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Varsity Cheerleader 1. 2; Football Cheerleader 2, 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Annual 4, Business Manager. Carolyn Sue Bennington lam sure we shall some- time come to someplace. F H A 1,2, 3,4, Song lead- er 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sex- tet 2, 4; Tatler 2, 3, 4; An- nual 4, Snaps Editor; Cam- era Club 1. 0 V f ' Sharon Rose Chism Shehas acollectionof hearts, allsizes and shapes. Junior Varsity Cheerleader 1, 2; Football Cheerleader 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Tatler 1,3,4; Annual 4, Sports Editor; Drama Club 1; Student Council 4; Chorus 4; F H A 1, 2,3, 4, Recreation Chairman 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Senior Play 4. 33 Linda Carole Danner I will use all the magic arts I knowof. F H A 1, 2, 3, 4, Project Chairman 2, 3, Secretary 4; Student Council 1; Drama Club 1; Majorette 1; Tatler 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 3; Annual 4, Calendar Editor. Bonnie Sue Coatney I am the Great and the Terrible. Transferred from Unity 4. David Lee Dodd I never grant favors without some re- turn. Football 1; Basketball 1, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tatler 1; Industrial Arts Club 1; Track 1; Librarian 2, 4; Junior Play 3, Stage Manager; Senior Play 4, Stage Man- ager; Annual 4, Calendar Editor. 34 Teena Mae Forsythe Because if I didn't wear spectacles, the brightness and glory of Emerald City would blind me. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Sextet 2, 4, Quartet 3; Band 1; Junior Play 3; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Tatler 2, 3, 4; Annual 4, Art Editor. ■I Robert Francis Donley You have plenty of cour- age; all you need is con- fidence in yourself. F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Football 1, 3, Manager 3; Track 2, 3; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gun Club 1. La Donna Ann Griswell Then I made up my mind that instead of living alone, I would marry, so that I might not become lonely. Transferred from Champaign 3; F H A 3,4; Tatler 3,4; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Class Vice-President 3; Chorus 3, 4; An- nual 4, Typist; Junior Play Prompter 3; Senior Play Prompter 4. 35 Bruce Michael Lube A lion is supposed to be King of Beasts, but I am so scared of everything. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Var- sity Club 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class President 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Homecoming King Candidate 4, King 4. Janice Magers She would make you her slave if you passed her way. F H A 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Var- sity Cheerleader 3, 4; Football Cheer- leader 4; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 2; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Home- coming Candidate 3; Junior Play 3, Stage Manager; Senior Play 4, Prompter; An- nual 4, Business Manager. Rose Marie Prior She is careless, happy, and full of fun. Transferred from Unity 2; Chorus 1;FH A 1,2,4, His- torian 1; G A A 2. 36 Patricia Jeaneen Krukewitt No one will dare hurt a person with my kiss on their forehead. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 2;Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Editor 3, 4; Junior Play 3, Stage Man- ager; Senior Play 4; Class Secretary 1; Annual 4, Liferary Editor; Librarian 2; Class Secretary 1;Class Vice-President 2; F H A 1,2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4. Robert Lee Henderson there is some charm con- nected with him but v.hat it is, we never knew. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2; Gun Club 1; Radio Club 1; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. Carol Lyn Lewi- If I had any brains, I would bavethoug.it of that nyser. Class President !; Drama Club 1; F H A 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3; Tatler 1,2,3,4, Co- Editor 2; Junior Play Prompter 3; Senior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Sextet 1, President 3; Librarian 2,3,4; D A R Award 4; An- nual 4, Co-Editor; Queen of Hearts Can- didate 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. 37 Robert Wayne Jones Once I had brains and a heart also, but after having tried them both, I should much rather have brains. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Gun Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Reporter 4; Student Council 2; Class Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual 4, Calendar Editor. ■ t v Sherry Lyn Krugh Once I was a real woman with a warm heart, and I loved a man. F H A 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Sextet 1,2; Drama Club 1, Co-Secretary; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Majorette 1; Annual 4, Literary Editor. Hugh Fredrick Hays I have no heart; therefore, I cannot love—will you give me the biggest heart in the Land of Oz? Tucson, Arizona, 1, 2; Oak- wood 3; Mode! Club 1, 2; Rod and Gun Club 1, 2; In- dustrial Arts Club 2; Annua' 4, Advertising Manager. 38 Barbara Ann Messman I am a queen—queen of all the field mice. F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Ed- itor 1,2,3; Chorus 4; Librarian 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Homecoming Queen 4; An- nual 4, Co-Editor. Myla Marie Messman Isn't she sharp? Tatler 1,4; Class Secretary 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F H A 1, 2,3, 4; Librarian 2, 3,4; Junior Play Prompter 3; Senior Play 4; Class Treasurer 1,2; Annual 4, Snaps Editor. John Charles Place You are quite welcome to take my head off as long as it will be a better one when you put it on again. F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3, Secretary 4; Basketball 2: Football 2, 4; Varsity Club 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Gun Club 1; Radio Club 1; Annual 4; Snaps Editor. 39 Jerry Allen Morgan The people here think I am a greatwiz- ard, so I let them think so. Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4, Beard of Directors 3, Vice-President 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Tatler 1; Home- coming King Candidate 1, 4; Annual 4; Advertising Manager. Joseph Doan Rowand People make me do things that every- body knows can't be done. Football 1; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Tatler 1, 2, 3, Art Edi- tor 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; An- nual 4, Art Editor; Class Treasurer 4; Homecoming Crowner 4. Vernie Jean Rhoton I must have time to think it over. F H A 1, 2; Camera Club 1; Tatler 4, Typist. 40 James Kenneth Wienke Your brain may not be so large, but when polished, you are really quite bright. Basketball 1, 2, 3; football 1, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 4, President I; Band 1, 2; Class President 3; Radio Club 1; Gun Club 1; Varsity Club 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4; F F A 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; Annual 4, Advertising Manager; S A R Award 4; Junior Play 3;Senior Play 4; Homecoming King Candidate 2, 3, 4; King of Hearts Candidate 4. Linda Zaloudek But after all, brains are not the best thing in the world. Transferred from Marquette, Kansas 3; Transferred to Enid, Oklahoma 4; Chorus 3, 4; F H A 3, 4. Elizabeth Ann Tate I haven't the heart to harm even the witch. Tatler 1,4; Annual 4, Business Manager; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4, Treasurer 4; Homecoming Crowner 4; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Junior Play 3. 41 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Second Grade. First Row: Jane, Bob, David, James, John, Jerry, Robert, Jean Second Row: Sherry, Elizabeth, Sharon, Vernie, Carol L., Barbara, Teena, Linda, Patsy, Teddy, Janet Third Row: Jackie, Judy, Carol B., Joe, Mickey, Lynn, Betty, Myla, Mrs. Clark Fburth Grade. First Row: Jack, Bob, Jerry, James, David, Robert, Boo, Jim, Jane, Jean, Sharon, Teena Second Row . Linda, Vernie, Patsy, Betty, Carol B., Barbara, Teddy, Elizabeth, Sherry, Judy, Jackie, Janice Third Row: Lynn, Georgia, Dean, Joe, John, Bob, Donald, Barbara, Bruce, Betty, Carol L.r Mrs. Beason Fifth Grade. First Row: David, Jerry, Betty, Vernie, Teena, Jackie, Janice, Sharon, Robert, Jack, Bob Second Row: Myla, Patsy, Judy, Carol L., Betty, Linda, Sherry, Carol B., Elizabeth, Jean, Barbara Third Row: Miss Neubauer, Bruce, Dean, John, Bob, Gelia, Larry, Donald, Roy, Hal, Joe, Mrs. Allen CLASS HISTORY In early September of 1956, thirty wide-eyed little urchins entered into a new world of greenness, the Emerald City. Their trip through this new land started by electing their freshmen leaders. Carol Lewis was chosen head officer, president, with Jerry Morgan as her understudy. Patsy Krukewitt kept a journal of all their experiences, and Myla Messman kept a record of their financial standing. James Wienke and Linda Danner served on student council, and Coach John Brown led these stumbling Munchkins through the hardest part of their journey through the Land of Oz. Thirty-two scarecrows plunged ahead on their trip, giggling all the way, in 1957. New officers were elected for the group of silly sophs. Jerry Morgan took over as president, and Patsy Krukewitt was ap- pointed as his chief helper. Joe Rowand kept the secretary's notebook, and Myla kept her old job, as did Coach Brown. James Wienke went back to student council but he had Bob Jones to help him this time. They {jerked up the year with a pizza party which was enjoyed by these members and their guests, mostly seniors. By 1958, the jolly juniors had decreased to thirty-one. James Wienke was elected chief gate guarder with La Donna Griswell as his substitute. Linda Danner was the secretary, and Bob Jones cared for the growing amount of money in the treasury. Jerry had been chosen as vice-president of the student council last year, but Carol Lewis and Bruce Lube were sent to help him fight for the rights of the guardians of the gates. Coach remained the sponsor of this class, and they were very sad to hear at the end of the year that he would not be there to share their most important and last leg of their journey, their senior year. They had fun, nevertheless, staging their junior play, Lunatics at Large. The juniors highlighted their trip through the Land of Oz by originating the New Year's Eve party. The final phase of the trip through the Land of Oz commenced when thirty-one sophisticated seniors opened the doors of Homer High. This was the beginning of the last mile of their journey. They had a new sponsor elected this year as Mr. Brown had moved. Mr. Carithers was selected to guide them through the wizardry. Their leaders this year were: president, Bruce Lube; vice-president, Bob Jones; secretary, Myla Messman; and treasurer, Joe Rowand. James Wienke had been elected by the meek lion, the student body, to preside over the student council. Elizabeth Tate, Jerry Morgan, and Sharon Chism were the wiz- ards in this group, and Liz was entrusted with the council's money. As the wizards trudged along through the Land of Oz, they were engaged in many cyclonic activities. They sponsored the Homecoming Dance and presented their senior play, No More Homework. They discovered this was not true because they worked very hard on their term papers and other special assignments throughout the year. In the spring of 1960, they reached the end of their trip. They came to the start of a new journey, one which leads out of the Land ofOz and into the Land of Life. As they marched down the aisle, donned in blue caps and gowns, they remembered all of their wonderful times together. Gone are their days as Munchkins, scarecrows, guardians of the gates, and wizards. They are stepping into life as an older, wiser, and more mature group of young adults. 43 CLASS PROPHECY On the way to visit the Wizard of Oz, Mr. Busenhart stumbled into the magic posy patch. He fell asleep and immediately began dreaming. In his dreams he saw each of his 1960 seniors in their jobs. It seems to be very interesting. Let's take a peek into his world of dreams and see what the graduates of 1960 are doing. uite a few have made their way in the business world. Jack Bear is now the owner of General Motors! He's been working hard these past ten years and finally made it. Fred Hays has also been at work and is now the manager of a chain of Standard Oil stations in the United States and Europe. Girls can also be successful, as Linda Zaloudek has proven. She owns a chain of laundromats throughout the Middlewest. These Homer High alumni are also very cultured. Joe Rowand has used his unusual ability by writing and editing children's books. His nine daughters give him swell ideas for them. He sees Sherry Krugh often in New York, where she is a ballet dancer and vocalist, working with the ten-piece orchestra conducted by the world's leading cymbal player. Bruce Lube is often in this great city for TV shows and the theater. He is a star in Hollywood, New York, and all over the nation for his work in movies. He is often seen with his cousin, Darrell Beard, who is also a well-known movie star and playboy. He is presently on location in Europe. New York is also the home of Carolyn Bennington. Carolyn is very busy, directing a church choir and making frequent visits to the Met. Sharon Chism is her favorite opera singer, and Sharon is a frequent star at the Met. Bob Jones is the owner of the Persian Shop in New York City, and his top model for eve- ning wear is Miss Patsy Krukewitt. They occasionally dine at the Conrad Hilton Hotel where Rose Prior is head waitress. Bob Donley shocked all Homer when he became the seventh husband of ZsaZsa Gabor. He is a comedian on Broadway and frequently makes the headlines. So does his marriage! Robert Henderson is the manu- facturer of Skeet perfume in the world's leading fashion city, Paris. Vernie Rhoton is living in Detroit, Michigan, and enjoys her job of designing seat covers for Chrysler Corporation cars. She is also dating the vice-president of a rival competitor. Chicago contains several of the 1960 seniors. Carol Lewis is the society editor of the Chicago Daily News. In her spare time, she babysits with the children of Teena Forsythe, who is happily married to the nation's champion bubble-gum blower. Carol recently covered the wedding of Virginia Buck. Ginner intends to keep her job as a landscape artist in which she has been doing wonderful work. David Dodd has been carrying on in that Homer High School tradition. He has been an executive in a joke-book factory since a few months after his marriage to the daughter of the owner of the plant. He is a very successful man now. Three of the alumni have gone into the teaching field. Jerry Morgan is a professor of home economics at the University of South Dakota where the number of home ec majors has climbed steadily these past years. Of course, they're all girls! Carol Burton has studied further in her beloved subject, math, until now she has been offered a position in the U. of I. Department of Math. La Donna Griswell has been the most successful in this field, though. Because of her intense dedication to her work, she has been the dean of women at Vassar University, an all girls' school in New York. She is an inspiration to all her students. John Place was always the goof-off' in chemistry in high school, but he finally settled down and is now a world-reknowned research chemist. Elizabeth Tate, his full-time assistant, keeps their laboratory in Champaign running smoothly. Bonnie Coatney is leading a rich and fulfilling life. She married a preacher in 1965 and is now living in the backhills of Kentucky, helping her husband with his missionary duties. Some of the graduates just couldn't bear to leave Homer. Janice Magers was one of these. She is a wife and the mother of three children. On Saturdays, she helps the Salvation Army in their charity work. Linda Danner has her headquarters in Homer. During the summers, she is busy as the crew manager of the World's Fastest Detasseling Crew. Myla Messman has turned her knowledge to good use. She writes the Advice to the Lovelorn column in the Homer Enterprise. Barbara Messman advertises her beauty shop in the same paper. Her specialty is peroxiding'and lightening hair. In fact, the name of her shop is the Blonde Beauty Hair Salon. The only alumnus left is James Wienke. James stops in Homer once a year when the team he manages, the Globetrotters, plays Homer High. Homer has yet to lose a game to them. Mr. Busenhart is remembering the last contest between the two teams when he is awakened by a tall, skinny man. He's the Guardian of the Gates! Mr. Busenhart has visited the wizards through his dreams, and it's time for him to travel on, past the Emerald City, the winkies, the witch, back to Homer High and the present wizards, scarecrows, tinmen, and Munchkir.s. Centra! Illinois Electric and Ga Co.rpaiy 44 W nke Shoes QNAPSHOTS Click, goes the can era of the sneaky old witch. She may be 'round the corner or hiding in a ditch. Her job is to snap pictures when and where she can; Many have seen her coming, so quickly off they ran. l! Iji III; ! ii|i|i|T]tr IMr- ORGANIZATIONS The flying monkeys are very busy Chasing Dorothy until they're dizzy. The organizations continue this whirl— Active is each member, boy or girl. CHORUQ First Brewer, Jerry Berbaum, Jean Magers, Linda Bott, Sara Danner, Judy Houston, Jayne Krugh, Karen Chism, Bonnie Coatney, Mrs. Busenhart. Second Row: Emi Buck, Billie Kiest, Teena Forsythe, Carol Burton, Sherry Krugh, Marlene Burton, Janet Taylor, Sharon Chism, Barbara Messman, Janice Magers, La Donna Griswell, Linda Kuhnen, Kay Chism. Third Row: Carol Erickson, Roberta Wolf, Sara Sy, Patsy Krukewitt, Elizabeth Tate, Carol Lewis, Carole James, Carolyn Bennington, Barbara Lacey, Janet Lewis. Absent are Myla Messman and Dixie Wilson. Those participating in district contest: Carole James Bob Brewer Carolyn Bennington Karen Chism Fresh-Soph Sextet Teena Forsythe Junior-Senior Sextet Sherry Krugh At state contest: Teena Forsythe-2nd Junior-Senior Sextet-2nd Junior-Senior Sextet Fresh-Soph Sextet Carol Burton, Teena Forsythe, Karen Chism, Linda Bott, Carole James, Carolyn Bennington. Carol Erickson, Roberta Wolf, Judy Houston, Marlene Burton, Janet Lewis, and absent Dixie Wilson. 50 BAND ■■■■■■■■■ ifficers: President, Joe Rowand; Vice-President, Patsy Taylor; Librarians, Susie Pridemore and Gene Jones. Front Row: Joe Rowand, Patsy Taylor, Gene Jones, Sherrilyn Clark. Second Row: Susie Pridemore, Carol Erickson, Cheryl Shoaf, Larry Frick, Judy Fish, Steve Standing: David Hill, Mr. Reilly. King, Kerry Bryan, Karen Satterfield, Bob Walton. No land is complete without some music. The Sophisti-Cats, a modern dance group consisting of two Scarecrows and six Munchkins, played at Ozland concerts, dances, and hops given at the castle during the year. Much more will be heard from this young clan of musicians in the coming years. 51 Meis Brothers F H A First Row: Janet Taylor, Susie Pridemore, Meredith Bertram, Marlene Burton, Patsy Taylor, Jayne Krugh, Kay Chism, Carolyn Bennington, Cathy Peterson. Second Row: Barbara Allen, Barbara Lacey, Betty Donley, Dona Unwilier, Sara Sy, Cheryl Shoaf, Karen Satterfield, Carol Erickson. Third Row: Roberta Wolf, Anna Mae Kenney. Linda Danner, Carol Burton, Virginia Buck, Carol Lewis, Barbara Messman, Jean Magers, Billie Kiest, Emi Buck, Linda Kuhnen. Fourth Row: Mrs. Peister, Janet Lewis, Sherry Krugh, Patsy Krukewitt, Elizabeth Tate, La Donna Griswell, Teena Forsythe, Janice Magers, Mary Plotner, Judy Houston, Bonnie Coatney. Back Row: Jean Brandon, Bette Robertson, Jane Brandon, Linda Bott, Sara Danner, Julia Krukewitt, Carole James, Sharon Chism, Judy Fish, Karen Chism. The year was started by a watermelon party in honor of the incoming Munchkins. Later in the year, they were officially initiated. The girls had a Halloween party and also participated in the Homecoming parade. In December, the F H A and F F A co-sponsored a Christmas Dance. The Land of Oz was really rocking 'n' rolling that night. On the twelfth of February, the gates of Ozland were opened to welcome everyone to the Sweetheart Dance. In May, the girls strayed from their wonderful city for a day and went to Chicago. What a day!,To close the year, new officers were elected, the Mother-Daughter Tea and Style Show was held, and the new officers were installed. This was a busy year for the F H A but a very enjoyable one. Guiding the F H A girls through the year were Mrs. Janet Peister, the sponsor, and Mrs. Ferne Krugh, the chapter mother. Robertson Pool Hall Homer Cafe White's Pantry F H A Officers First Row; Treasurer, Linda Bott; Secretary, Linda Danner; President, Sherry Krugh; Vice-President, Janice Magers; Spon- sor, Mrs. Peister. Second Row: Paiiiamentarian, Patsy Krukewitt; Public Relations, Sara Danner; Reporter, Linda Kuhnen; Public Relations, Carol Burton; Recreation, Marlene Burton; Degrees, Jayne Krugh. Back Row; Projects, Susie Pridemore; Historian, Meredith Bertram; Song Leader, Carolyn Bennington.. TATLER 'irst Row; Roy Ramsey, Patsy Krukewitt, Meredith Bertram, Judy Fish. Mrs. Hamilton is bending over their shoulders, 'irst Row of typists: Virginia Buck, Janice Magers, Sharon Chism. Second: Elizabeth Tate, La Donna Griswell, Bar- ara Messman. Third: Linda Danner, Carol Burton. tanding around the outside, left to right: Janet Lewis, Kay Chism, Marlene Burton, Janet Taylor, Patsy Taylor, Sherry Crugh, Billie Kiest, Emily Buck, Linda Bott, Sara Danner, Jean Magers, Teena Forsythe, Bonnie Coatney, Carol Lewis, .inda Kuhnen, Carolyn Bennington, Jayne Krugh, Judy Houston. Montgomery V ml 53 Havard's Barber Shop first Row: Jerry Messman, James Rnoton, Richard Allen, Kerry Bryan, David Hill, Larry Frick. econd Row: Jack Bear, Bob Jones, Darrell Beard, John Place, James Wienke, Paul Ridinger, Bob Donley, Larry Baird, Mr. Durbin, sponsor. The members of the F F A Chapter of Ozland had a very active year. The year of whirling activities began on August 1 with a project tour to the cottage of each member. On the eleventh of August, the clan roamed over different farms in the area. The boys also flew through land judging, parliamentary procedure, and public speaking contests. The F F A finished the year with a donkey basketball game and a trip to St. Louis, which was taken May 6-7. Throughout the year, Mr. Durbin has helped his future farmers master the storms that came their ways, in his capacity as sponsor. F F A Officers First Row: Bob Jones, reporter; John Place, secretary; James ittens, Incorporated Wienke, president; Darrell Beard, vice-president; Bob Donley, Cleve Alexander treasurer; Richard Allen, sergeant-at-arms. «se Sporting Goods Standing: Jack Bear, sentinel; Mr. Durbin, sponsor. H M Machine Shop The picture above shows the Ozland library, whose devoted subjects are also seen, busily caring for the precious documents called books. Bob Jones is seated at the desk, waiting for some inhabitant of this fair land to check out a book. Jayne Krugh, Linda Kuhnen, and Mark Peters are looking through the card file for a book some creature has requested. BarbaraMessman is looking through a file, too, with Bill Block looking over her shoulder. Elizabeth Tate and Carol Lewis are seated at the other end of the table, and they have found their book card in the file. Dan Mullis, Sherry Krugh, and Mary Plotner are at the far left, poring over an encyclopedia. From left to right along the bookcase are Roy Ramsey, Jerry Berbaum, David Dodd, Karen Satterfield, and Sara Sy, searching for an interesting writing in this choice collection. Miss Hocker, the head librarian, is casting a watchful glance over all her prodigies. CU9T0DIAL CLUB 56 Harry Taylor and Henry Lewis SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorothy left the Emerald City on this road. Killing the wicked witch was her only code. The seniors also followed a trail; Through graduation and Ozarks did they sail. BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION An event took place May 22 which was an occasion to be remembered by the Wizards of Ozland. Their baccalaureate service was held in the grade school gymnasium. It was a solemn group of seniors who marched into the gym that night. The full realization that they had finished high school just then reached its peak. It was now clear to each that a new life lay be- fore them. The next event made this even clearer to them. Graduation was held May 27 in the same gymnasium. J. C. Busenhart talked to the graduates about their di- plomas as the main speaker of the evening. Barbara Messman and Carol Lewis, co-valedictorians, gave the welcome and farewell addresses. Eight wizards were initiated into the National Honor Society. Teena Forsythe sang a solo, and awards were presented to Myla Messman, the salutatorian, and the American Legion Good Citizenship winners, Carol Lewis and James Wienke. Many tears were shed on graduation night, but already these graduated wizards were looking forward to the alumni and the senior trip. Their high school days in the palace of Ozland were ended. HOMER IAN STAFF Business Manager-Janice Magers Business Manager-Elizabeth Tate Calendar Editor-Linda Danner Business Manager-Carol Burton Co-Editor-Barbara Messman Co-Editor-Carol Lewis Calendar Editor-David Dodd Calendar Editor-Bob Jones Snaps Editor-Jojin Place Snaps Editor-Carolyn Bennington Snaps Editor-Myla Messman Sports Editor-Sharon Chism Literary Editor-Sherry Krugh Literary Editor-Virginia Buck Literary Editor-Patsy Krukewitt Art Editor-Joe Rowand Art Editor-Teena Forsythe Sports Editor-Darrell Beard Typist-La Donna Gris well Advertising Manager-Jerry Morgan Class President-Bruce Lube Advertising Manager-Fred Hays Advertising Manager-James Wienke HATS OFF We wish to thank our teachers and parents who have helped us along the journey through the Land of Oz. They have shown us confidence, faith, and under- standing. They will always have a special place in our memories. To them we dedicate this book. CALENDAR Aug. 31 First day of school Sept. 3 Seniors get class rings 6 Labor Day 11 F H A watermelon party 22 F F A Leadership Training School 26 F11A Fall Rally on U of I campus 29 All-school party with freshmen initiation Oct. 9 Junior scrap drive No school; IEA 10 Visited Illinois Wesleyan University 18 Susie Pridemore's birthday party 21 F F A Land Judging Contest 22 Homecoming bonfire and snake dance 23 Homecoming; Game with Mansfield 25 Senior girls visited sororities at U of I 27 F H A Halloween party 29 Washed Lester Durst's windows Nov. 5 French play for assembly 7 ACT tests 11 Visited ISNU Westville visited play dress rehearsal 12-13 Senior Play 12 F F A Parliamentary Procedure Contest 14 Student Council District Meeting 26-29 Thanksgiving vacation 27 F F A donkey basketball game Dec. 12 F H A-F F A Christmas Dance F F A Grain and Poultry Show 20 High school Christmas concert 31 New Year's Eve Party at school Dec. 18-Jan. 3 Christmas vacation Jan. 6 Lost in Jamaica Tournament 14-15 Semester Exams 17 Roy Ramsey had a wreck 19 Won first ballgame over Uni High in Champaign County Tournament here 20 Lost to Fisher in tourney 22 ABL beat Homer in tourney Fisher beat Mahomet in 4 overtimes 30 Champaign County Music Festival at Rantoul Feb. 12 DAR-SAR banquet at Inman Hotel F H A Sweetheart Dance 16 Homer won second game over Scottland 24 F F A Public Speaking Contest 25 School was closed at 1:30 p.m. because of snow 28 Surprise birthday party for Janet Lewis March 3 Juniors chose class rings 8-12 Fresh-Soph Tourney here 8 National Merit tests 10 School dismissed at 2:30 p.m. because of snow Midnight show at Homer Theatre 17 Senior Guidance Council at Urbana High 25 Junior square dance Mrs. Peister's house burnt 31 Band Parents' spring dance April 1 F F A Supper 7-8 Junior Play 9 F H A trip to Chicago 11 High school spring music concert 15-17 Easter vacation 16 Senior car wash; it rained 22 Sadie Hawkins Dance 22-23 State Music Contest 26 Seniors started cleaning school yard Senior picnic at Salt Fork 27 Seniors visited EIU 28 Homer won East Central Conference track meet 29-30 Student Council State Convention at Chicago May 3 Miss Hocker helped seniors with the library County Track Meet at Fisher; Homer, 2nd 6-7 FF'ASt. Louis trip 7 John Coleman Hop by Girl Scouts 16 Seniors got caps and gowns La Donna became engaged 17 Students took over management of school 19 Sherry got her diamond 20 F H A Mother-Daughter Tea, Style Show, and Installation of Officers Honors Day 21 Senior car wash and bake sale; Rained again! 22 Baccalaureate 24-25 Semester Exams 27 High School Graduation 28 Open house for seniors at Mrs. Brown's with Mrs. Peister and Mrs. Hamilton as co-hostesses Alumni Banquet and Dance May 29-June 2 Senior Trip to Ozarks BREWER CHEVROLET CO. 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