Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1962 volume:

Volume 44 Published by The Class of 1962 Homer High School Homer, Illinois To our parents—whose interests have always been in our behalf; whose love, patience, and understanding have been never ending; and whose advice and sympathy have always been available—we, the class of ninteen hundred sixty-two, lovingly dedicate this book! Fncuft r 1VJT0 Barbara Maris Vocal Music Jettie Hocker Mathematics and Librarian Mary Hay Home Economics Maurice Taylor World History and Superintend ant William Wis Music Gertrude Brown English and French Lynn Viseur Coach, Shop Patricia Mooney Speech Miriam Mullen Girls P.E. Leslie Mitchel Science Peggy Meerse English and Speech Joseph Peverly Agriculture and Science Ruth Kerr Business Education Virgil Hudson Coach, Guidance Counselor N Gerald Compton, Secretary Lawrence Rowand B OOa L 0 Bdu XtiiCM Raymond Frick, President Dr. J. E. Erickson Donald Wakefield Robert Bryan The jolly foursome that kept the school clean and in repair are 'Helen1 Taylor, 'Harry1 Taylor, !AP Suitts, and 'Henry' Lewis. m Cooks Mrs. John Boyes, Mrs. Harry Taylor, Mrs. Clyde Trees, and Mrs. Lyle Wienke reigned supreme in the kitchen, seeing that we all ate 'balanced' meals for lunch. 'Lois' Stauter and 'Jean' Block were often the 'unseen' forces that kept things running smoothly in the office. o fj HOMER HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 19 6 2 :vw.v... dtaMbto JmJitu At jtU ZS id fStitri )l.i. (Wk At ii-u r-m rv -?nvrsfr , 4 .'Vffw R.v.W.nt v.VrSi� t : . • . v.r J ditx W tpe Aivff.x 8 MEREDITH LOUISE BERTRAM All blondes are not light-headed. I-. II. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 2, President 4, Degrees Chairman 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Tatler 1,2, 3,4, Co-Editor 3, Editor 2, 4; Class President 3; Freshman Play; Senior Play; Homerian Staff 4, Co-Editor; D.A.R. Award 4; Drama Club 4; Library 4. WILLIAM HENRY BLOCK He holds a one way ticket to success. Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 4; H Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Class President 4; Student Council 3, Treasurer; Library 1, 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homerian St If 4, Co-Editor; S. A.R. Award 4; Boys Chorus 4. KERRY LEE BRYAN No wonder the girls like me, I take such wonderful care of my hair. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3,4; H Club4, F.F.A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 2, 3, 4; Freshman Play; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homecoming Candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising; Boys State Alternate 3. 10 MARY MARLENE BURTON Love is a dream; Gosh, Pm sleepy.' F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4, Recreation Chairman 2; Tatler Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Editor 3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3,4, Secretary 3; Pep Club 2; Sextet 2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homecoming Candidate 2, 4; Football Cheerleader 4; Homerian Staff, Advertising; Majorette 3. WANDA KAY CHISM Her ways are ways of pleasantness. F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4, T reasurer 3,4; G. A.A. 3,4; Pep Club 2; Tatler I, 2, 3,4, Sports Editor 2, Business Manager 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sextet 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Student Council 2; Junior Play; J. V. Basketball Cheerleader 2; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Football Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Sweetheart Candidate 2; Homerian Staff, Literary Co-Editor. FRANCIS BOYD DUTTON All great men are dying; I don't feel so well myself. Football 1, 2,3,4, Basketball 1, 3,4; Track 2, 3,4; H Club 1, 2,3,4; Freshman Play; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homerian Staff, Sports Editor; Boys State 3; Boys Chorus 4; Sweetheart Candidate 4. 11 JAMES MICHAEL HENDRICKS Doing nothing with a great deal of skill. Football 1,2; Homerian Staff 4, Snaps RICHARD HOWARD FELGENHOUR He has a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief. Football 1, 2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; H” Club 1, 2,3,4, President 4; Class Treasurer 2; Student Council 1; Junior Play; Homecoming Candidate 2,4, King 4; Homerian Staff 4, Sports Editor. DAVID ROBERT HILL The only way to have a friend is to be one. Football 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Swing Band 2, 3; Chorus 3; Homecoming Candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Snaps 12 HAROLD ADRIAN HOUGH Away with the books, lets have some fun. Football 1,2, 3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; H Club 1, 2, 3,4, Board of Directors 3,4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Class President 2; Student Council 4, Treasurer; Sweetheart Candidate 2; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising Chairman. JUDITH ALICE HOUSTON Pretty to walk with, witty to talk with. F. II. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Pep Club 2;Tatler 2,3,4, Sports Editor 3; Chorus’ 1,2, 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Freshmap Play; Junior Play, Assistant Director; Senior Play; Homerian Staff 4, Literary Co-Editor. HAROLD EUGENE JONES The secret of success is work; but who wants to know the secret? Football 1, 3, Manager 4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; H Club 2, 3,4, Vice President 4; F.F.A. 1; Band 1,2,3, 4, Secretary 4, Vice President 3; Swing Band 3,4; Librarian 2; Chorus 3; Boys Chorus 4; Tatler4, Sports Editor; Class Vice President 3; Class President 4; Homecoming Candidate 3; Junior Play; Senior Play 3,4; Homerian Staff 4, Business Manager; S. A.R. Candidate. 13 JAYNE LESLIE KRUGH Like granulated sugar, sweet and refined. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Degrees Chairman 2, President 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Tatler 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Sextet 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1, 2; Class Secretary 4; Student Council 3; Library 1, 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homecoming Candidate 1; Homecoming Crown-el- 4; J. V. Basketball Cheerleader 2; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Football Cheerleader 4; Homerian Staff 4, Business Manager; D. A. R. Candidate; Track Queen 4. LOUIS OTTO KUHNEN I wish tlie fellow who had invented work would have finished it. Football Manager 2,4; Basketball 1, Manager 2, 3,4; Track Manager 2, 3, 4; Tatler Staff 4, Sports Editor; H” Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Drama Club 4; Homerian Staff 4, Sports. JERRY DALE MESSMAN A boy is, of all wild beasts, the most difficult to manage. Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1; H Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Homecoming Candidate 1,4; Sweetheart King 4; Freshman Play; Junior Play; Senior Play Homerian Staff 4, Art Editor; S.A.R. Candidate 14 JUDITH ANN NALE ’’Great souls do in small bodies sometimes dwell.” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Pep Club 2; TaMer 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Senior Play; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Calendar. CAROLYN SUE PRIDEMORE ’’There never was a saint with red hair. ” F. H.A. 1,2,3,4, Projects Chairman 2; G. A.A. 3,4, President 4; Pep Club 2; Tatler 1, 3,4, Exchange Editor 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Swing Band 3,4; Freshman Play; Junior Play; Senior Play; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising. GEORGE EVERETT PEVERLY ”My wife shall not rule me, for I can argue too.” Transferred from Mazon 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Track 4; H” Club 4; Drama Club 4, President; Boys Chorus; Homerian Staff 4, Snaps. 15 JAMES F. RHOTON ”1 may not say much; but I sure do a lot of thinking.” F. F. A. 1, 2; Track 1; Sweetheart Candidate3; Homerian Staff 4, Art. JANET ROSE TAYLOR ”A friend to all, with smile so sweet, the kind of lass you’d like to meet.” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 3, Second Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 3.4 Program Chairman 4; Pep Club 2, Tatler Staff 1, 2, 3,4, Business Manager 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, A Sextet 3.4 Class Secretary 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homecoming Candidate 4; D. A. R. Candidate 4; Girls State Alternate 3; Homerian Staff, Typist; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. - PATRICIA MARIE TAYLOR ” Love, if it a weakness be, is a weakness of great souls.” F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4 Public Relations Co-Chairman 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Tatler Staff 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Band 3,4; Student Council 1,4; Secretary 4; Freshman Play; Junior Play; Senior Play; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 2; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 4; Football Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Candidate 3, 4, Queen 4; Girls State; Homerian Staff, Typist 4; 16 a,ry Kay Forrest- Sherrilyn Baird Bennington Chism Clark Carol Don Erickson Frye Ron Frye George John Tom Henderson Henderson Kern Irene Barbara Elizabeth King Lacey Peverly Earl Plotner Jim Poole Paul Ridinger Karen Cheryl Sara Sue Dona Bob Dixie Satterfield Shoaf Sy Unwiller Walton Wilson 18 i Darlene Bear Nancy Bertram Marian Bickers Sally Brandon Peggy Bryan Neil Cook Paula Ellis Kenny Felgcnhour Danny Goad Glenda Beverly Hayes Koerner •i Lynn Krukcwitt Hon Judy Krukcwitt Lacey C. R. Lawrence Hugh Lawrence Roger Madding Judy McCoy Cecelia Nale Patricia Johnna Plotner Reed Jan Row and Rosemary Reed Norman Reynolds Tom Rhoton Jerry Robbins Gary Robinson Rosealice Smith Karen Stulginskis Steve Taylor Sudell Woodside Jim Allen Linda Baird Bonnie Bales Sandra Bradley Margo Brandon Melinda Brewer £re$r Patti Brown Dorothy Evans ' Carolyn Frye i i ) Raymond Gordon Jim Joe Lorn Paula Carole Griffin Henderson Hendricks Hutcherson Hollingsworth Jackie Kiest Bob Kiest Peggy Dave Kizer Krukewitt Carol John Magers Morrison Sue Robertson Gerald Sharp Mike Wakefield Linda Wi 1 unn JJ°n Dick Pruitt Reynolds Terry Jane Wolf Woods ide 22 Front Row: Ass’t Coach L. Viseur, F. Dutton, B. Block, J. Mcssman, D. Felgenhour, H. Hough, K. Bryan, G. Peverly, Head Coach M. Root Second Row: K. Felgenhour, J. Robbins, T. Kern, F. Chism, R. Krukewitt, N. Reynolds, L. Baird, Mgr., L. Kuhnen Third Row: T. Brewer, C. Lawrence, G. Sharp, B. Blackford, G. James, B. Kiest, D. Reynolds, R. Gordon, Mgr., G. Jones All twenty-three of the 1961 Panther Football Squad members travelled to Champaign where the hungry Panthers began this seasons hunt. Champaign's Sophomores proved a worthy adversary but were outscored 8 to 0. The Catlin Wolverines ( the eventual 1961 East Central Conference Champions) proved that the smarter, hungrier animal has the best chance for survival as they devoured the Panthers 25 to 6. The Catlin game also lost 1961 All-Conference Fullback Dick Felgenhour. The Bismarck Blue Devils were left blue as the injured and depleted Panthers defeated them 7 to 0. The Golden Panthers suffered their second setback at the hands of the Rossvilie Bobcats 12 to 6. A scoreless tie with ABLpreceded the 34 to 12 beating administered by the Ridgefarm Bulldogs. Milford was blanked 19 to 0, as Bill Block scored three times for the clawing Panthers. Jamaica Cardinals avoided the Panthers strong paws until the final two minutes, when the Panthers dealt them a severe 7 to 0 home run swipe, winning our Homecoming Game. The third straight victory and the fifth of the season was registered against the St. Joseph Indians as the Panthers lifted their scalps 13 to 6. Thus ending a season with a record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Homer led the area in shutouts, having 5 to their credit. VARSITY TEAM Second Row: Asst. Coach V. Hudson B. Block L Baird D. Frye F. Dutton D. Felgenhour R. Krukewitt G. Jones R. Frye Head Coach L. Viseur Front Row: Mgr. E. Plotner K. Felgenhour G. Peverly K. Bryan T. Lawrence J. Robbins N. Reynolds Mgr. L. Kuhnen The 1961-62 basketball season started for the fighting Panthers on November 6, 1961. There was a total of 28 boys out to make the first string varsity. The returning lettermen the new coach, Lynn Viseur, had to build his team with were: Frank Dutton, Dick Felgenhour, Bill Block, and Gene Jones. Rangy junior Don Frye was selected as a team member on the 2nd All-Conference Team. Don also was Homer's leading scorer and rebounder. Sophomore Ron Krukewitt was second in both of those categories. Senior Gene Jones was the free throw champion for the season with a 681% accuracy at the charity line. Although the season was not the best the Panthers have had, they did manage to win four games while losing seventeen. Everyone here at Homer High wishes the team a successful season next year. JR. VARSITY TEAM Second Row: Coach V. Hudson R. Frye D. Krukewitt T. Wolf C. R. Lawrence T. Lawrence J. Robbins L. Krukewitt Mgr. F. Chism Front Row: Mgr. B. Walton R. Gordon G. James J. Morrison D. Stulginskis N. Reynolds T. Brewer Mgr. G. Sharp 26 Tiack The mighty Panthers won three regular meets defeating the Catlin Wolverines, the St, Joe. Indians, the ABL Trojans, the Jamaica Cardinals, and the Ridgefarm Bulldogs. They also lost two meets to three tough contenders: the Schlarman Hilltoppers, the Ogden Bulldogs, and the University High Buckeyes. We placed fourth at the Paris Relays, second at the Jamaica Relays, third at the Potamac Relays, second at the East Central Conference meet and fifth in the Champaign County Meet. Three new records were set this year. Dick Felgenhour threw the discus 140!1M in the East Central Conference meet for a new record. Dick also put the shot 50 4” in the Champaign County meet which was a school and county record. Our mile relay team clipped off a 3:38.9 at the District to break the old Homer School record. The Speedsters that ran on that team were: Jerry Robbins, Ron Krukewitt, Gene Jones; and Don Frye. BIGGEST SUCCESS OF SEASON OUSTANDING MILER MILE AND 880 RELAY TEAMS 28 29 O o' CfictSS O iCG tS To the Right: SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President---Kenny Felgcnhour Vice President----Norman Reynolds Secretary---Jan Thomas Treasurer---Jerry Robbins Parliamentarian---Darlene Bear Sponsor-----Miss Hay To the Right: SENIOR OFFICERS President----Gene Jones Vice President---Bill Block Secretary----Jayne Krugh Treasurer----Harold Hough Co-Sponsors--Mr. and Mrs. Root To the Left: FRESHMEN OFFICERS President---Terry Wolf Vice President---Malinda Brewer Secretary---Margo Brandon Treasurer---Brenda Block Sponsor-----Mr. Viseur To the Left: JUNIOR OFFICERS President---Dixie Wilson Vice President---Sherrilvn Clark Secretary---Barbara Allen Trcasurer---Cheryl Shoaf Sponsor-----Mr. Hudson 32 Qtu ltodb Couw;crf! Front Row (Left to right) Mr. Root, Elizabeth Peverly, Beverly Koerner, Judy Houston, Jerry Messman, Karen Satterfield, Patsy Taylor, Harold Hough. Back Row Steve Taylor, Tom Kern, Dick Reynolds, Dave Krukewitt. Left to Right: Jerry Messman, President Karen Satterfield, Vice President Patsy Taylor, Secretary Harold Hough, Treasurer 33 F-uJbuAJb ofo fltoi ufiOu Front Row: K. Bennington, D. Wilson, J. McCoy, P. Taylor, S. Pridemore, N. Woods, J. Lacey. Second Row: C. Shoaf, D. Bear, B. Koerner, J. Taylor, S. Sy, K. Chism, J. Nale, B. Lacey, P. Bryan, C. Nale, S. Clark. Third Row: Miss Hay, J. Krugh, R. Smith, R. Ree'd, J. Houston, J. Woodside, P. Plotner, J. Kiest, S. Bradley, L. Wilson, K. Stulginskis. Fourth Row: M. Burton, I. King, B. Bales, C. Hollingsworth, E. Peverly, C. Frye, B. Allen, L. Baird, V. Boen. Back Row: P. Hutcherson, P. Brown, B. Block, G. Hayes, P. Kizer, D. Unwiller, M. Brewer, K. Satterfield, N. Bertram, C. Magers, M. Brandon. Front Row: P. Bryan, Assistant Treasurer; M. Bertram, President; K. Chism, Treasurer; J. Taylor, Parliamentarian; C. Shoaf, Co-chairman of Public Relations. Second Row: P. Ellis, Historian; S. Sy, Vice President; J. Thomas, Co-chairman of Projects; B. Lacey' Co-chairman of Public Relations; B. Koerner, Reporter. Absent: D. Bear, Co-chairman of Projects. 34 DlOtoiCl Cfiui) Front Row: G. Jones, S. Clark, G. Peverly, E. Peverly, L. Kuhnen, B. Lacey S. Taylor, Mrs, Meerse. Second Row: B. Koerner, C. Shoaf, C. Erickson, M. Brewer, B, Block, J. Kiest, J. Woodside. Third Row: T, Wolf, M. Wakefield, L. Baird. Back Row: M. Brandon, B. Walton, D. Wilson, L. Baird, J. McCoy, G. James, P. Brown, R. Gordon, P. Kizer. FFojvmm Left to Right: Lynn Krukewitt David Hill Bob Kiest Mr. Peverly Jim Allen Paul Ridinger Larry Baird 35 TATLER STAFF Front Row P. Brown D. Wilson J. Taylor C. Shoaf K. Satterfield J. Lacey B. Lacey Mrs. Kerr Second Row R. Smith L. Wilson J. Nale J. Houston P. Taylor J. Krugh K. Chism K. Stulginskis Third Row S. Brandon L. Peverly M. Burton L. Kuhnen T. Wolf B. Allen D. Unwiller Back Row G. Jones S. Pridemore P. Hutcherson S. Bradley B. Koerner M. Brewer J. McCoy N. Bertram O Front Row: G. Jones, Sports Editor; P. Brown, Exchange Editor; M. Bertram, Editor; J. Taylor, Business Manager; C. Shoaf, Co-editor; D. Wilson, Exchange Editor. Second Row: L. Kuhnen, Sports Editor; J. Lacey, Art Editor; K. Satterfield, Business Manager; B. I-acey, Art Editor. Absent: T. Wolf, Sports Editor. 36 VowSiitj Left Row: J. Robbins, B. Kiest, P. Ridinger, D. Frye, L. Kuhnen, T. Wolf, D. Krukewitt, G. Peverly, N. Reynolds, Mr. Root. Middle Row: H. Hough, D. Felgenhour, F. Dutton, K. Bryan, J. Messman, B. Block. Right Row: F. Chism, L. Baird, J. Rhotan, R. Krukewitt, G. Jones, K. Felgenhour, G. Henderson, T. Kern, Mr. Viseur, Mr. Hudson. Front Row: J. Krugh, P. Kizer, J. Rowand, M. Brewer, D. Unwiller, G. Hayes. Second Row: P. Taylor, M. Burton, D. Wilson, S. Pridemore, J. Taylor, N. Bertram, K. Satterfield, K. Chism, P. Bryan, J. Nale. Third Row: C. Erickson, R. Smith, R. Reed, C. Shoaf, J. Houston, J. Woodside, P. Plotner, J. Kiest, S. Bradley, L. Wilson, K. Stulginskis. Fourth Row: B. Bales, C. Hollingsworth, E. Peverly, S. Sy, C. Frye, B. Allen, S. Clark, B. Lacey L. Baird, V. Boen. Back Row: P. Brown, B. Koerner, N. Woods, J. Lacey, C. Magers, M. Brandon, J. McCoy, B. Block, S. Brandon, C. Nale, P. Hutcherson. Q-. A A 37 STUDENT LIBRARIANS tit'WMy Qtafjh' Miss Hocker and her student librarians have a big job each year keeping the school library open. This year the library had 3300 books and Miss Hocker added about 260 more. Besides running the high school library, Miss Hocker and the students have charge of the grade school library. Back Row Standing-Left to Right Dixie Wilson Steve Taylor Miss Hocker Barbara Lacey Carole Hollingsworth Middle Row Seated-Left to Right Patti Brown Cecelia Nale Nancy Woods Peggy Kizer Front Row Standing-Left to Right Cheryl Shoaf Karen Satterfield Sara Sue Sy Elizabeth Peverly Dona Unwiller Absent: Sudell Woodside Meredith Bertram Terry Wolf First Row-Left to Right Susie Pridemore—Advertising Jayne Krugh—Business Manager Judy Houston—Literary Editor Marlene Burton—Advertising Kay Chism—Literary Patsy Taylor—Typist Judy Nale—Calendar Editor Second Row- Left to Right Mr. Root—Sponsor Gene Jones—Business Manager James Rhoton—Art Mike Hendricks—Snaps Bill Block—Co-Editor Harry Hough—Advertising Janet Taylor—Typist Third Row-Left to Right David Hill—Snaps Louis Kuhnen—Sports Editor Dick Felgenhour—Sports Frank Dutton—Sports George Peverly—Snaps Editor Kerry Bryan—Advertising Jerry Messman—Art Editor Absent: Meredith Bertram—Co-Editor 38 Bowl Band members did an exceptional job at the District 11 Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at UrbanaonFebruary 24. Receiving superior ratings were: B. Block, M. Brandon, P. Brown, P. Hutcherson, clarinet quartet; R. Walton, baritone solo; C. Erickson, C. Shoaf, K. Satterfield, S. Pridemore, sax quartet; J. Woodsidc, E. Pcverly, snare drum duet; R. Walton, K. Bryan, D. Bear, piano brass trio; C. Erickson, alto sax solo. On April 14, thosewho received superior ratings went to the state finals at Charleston. Those receiving superior ratings were: C. Erickson, altosax;B. Walton, baritone solo: C. Erickson, S. Pridemore, K. Satterfield, C. Shoaf, sax quartet; R. Walton, K. Bryan, D. Bear, piano brass trio. Those receiving excellent were: M. Brandon, B. Block, P. Hutcherson, P. Brown, clarinet quartet; J. Woodsidc, E. Pcverly, snare drum duct. The concert band also received a superior for its rendition of Military Symphony in E by Gossec, ” Allerseelen by Strauss Davis, and Emblem of Unity by Richards. 39 CluvtuS Front Row: C. Hollingsworth P. Kizer M. Brandon M. Brewer J. Taylor M. Burton S. Pridemore Second Row: B. Allen B. Lacey C. Shoal K. Chism K. Satterfield J. Houston J. Nale Back Row: Mr. Wis S. Clark D. Wilson C. Erickson D. Bear S. Brandon S. Bradley J. Woodside 40 King Dick, Queen Pat Senior Float Coronation Friday, October 27, 1961 was a perfect day for the annual Homecoming festivities. During the afternoon, the Senior Class sponsored aparade with a $25 prizefor the best float. ’’Sailin’ Over Jamaica”, the float entered by the Class of !62 made that class the winners for the second consecutive year. That night the Panthers joyfully won their Homecoming game with the Jamaica eleven with a shutout of 7-0. The victorious game added to the already festive spirits to make for a most successful dance. At 11:00 Jayne Krugh and Frank Dutton crowned Dick Felgenhour and Patsy Taylor King and Queen of the 1961 Homecoming Dance. The royal couple and their court danced to the theme song ”Autumn Leaves”. The court was composed of Kay Chism and Kerry Bryan, Senior Class; Jerry Messman, Student Council; Marlene Burton, G.A.A.; Janet Taylor, F.H. A. David Hill, F. F. A.; Dixie Wilson and George Henderson, Junior Class; Jan Thomas and Kenny Felgenhour, Sophomore Class; Malinda Brewer and Dave Krukewitt, Freshman Class Jackie Driver and Joanie Lynch, Crown Bearers; and Peggy Nale, Flower Girl. As strains of’’Goodnight Ladies”played by Dick Halleman’s Orchestra filled the gym, the 1961 Homecoming came to a happy close. Q idcyi P cuj CALL ME DARLING Meredith Bertram—Mrs. Hamilton Bill Block— Pop Haskins Kerry Bryan—Billy Haskins Marlene Burton—Mrs. Chalmers Kay Chism—Lorelie Hamilton Frank Dutton—Congressman Chalmers Judy Houston— Smitty Gene Jones— Neeley Jayne Krugh—Aunt Priscilla Jerry Messman— Flash Judy Nale— Mom Haskins Susie Pridemore—Pamela Payne Janet Taylor—Mary Jane Haskins Patsy Taylor—Virginia Gregg The Music Makers The throne The Crowning of Royalty OnMarch 3, at exactly 9:00 p. m., the annual F. H. A. Sweetheart Dance got underway, beginning with an easygoing tune from Dick Halleman’s band. The F.H. A. girls had decorated the gym in red and white with a large pink and white heart in the center of the gym. Enclosed in the heart was the throne upon which Jayne Krugh and Jerry Messman were crowned 1962 Sweetheart queen and king. Miss Hay and Mr. Hudson did the honor of crowning. The F.H. A. invited Peggy Morgan and Russell Wakefield to be crownbearers. Jayne and Jerry and the members of the Sweetheart court danced to the melody of Let Me Call You Sweetheart.1’ The Court consisted of: Lori Hendricks and Dick Reynolds, Freshman Class; Sally Brandon and Steve James, Sophomore Class; Cheryl Shoaf and Earl Plotner, Junior Class; Jayne Krugh and Frank Dutton, Senior Class; Susie Pridemore, F.H. A.; Larry Baird, F.F.A.; Judy Nale, G.A.A. Jerry Messman, .’’H Club; Karen Satterfield and Harold Hough, Student Council; Patti Brown and Don Frye, Drama Club. Russell and Peggy King and Queen Candidates The crown bearers Junior P0ay DO YOU TRUST YOUR BOYFRIEND” Larry Baird—Steve Woodward Forrest Chism—Tom Nolan Sherrilyn Clark—Madeline Ross Carol Erickson—Lois Andrews Don Frye—J. T. Ellison Elizabeth Peverly— Bessie” Karen Satterfield—Judy Meredith Cheryl Shoaf—Kay Meredith Sara Sy—”Miss Denny” Bob Walton—Phil Hunter 45 BaC£jO$jOxxnfiJ)ipj OmAj GhaduatiOiv ’’Graduation Day” Senior Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian Thb U04t0b R CvIM! Meredith ix uise Bertram D. A. R. American Legion Award Ray E. Litherland Award Valedictorian National Honor Society William Henry Block S. A. R. Salutatorian National Honor Society Harold Eugene Jones American Legion Awarr Nation 1 Honor Society Jayne Leslie Krugh National Honor Society Jerry Dale Messman National Honor Soc l Patsy Marie Taylor National Honor Society Janet Rose Taylor National Honor Society Last WiM We, the Senior Class of 1962, of Homer High School, being of sound mind and good health, do hereby declare and make this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows. First. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the junior class our ability to make money and have a grand time on the senior trip. To the sophomore class, we leave our extreme extroversion as a whole and our love for dancing. To the freshman class, we leave our athletic and musical abilities. Second. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the custodians all the popcorn, gum, candy wrappers, pop bottles, and other articles which help to beautify the school. Third. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the teachers our love to take it easy in class and our highly socialized nature. Duly witnessed and signed on this twenty-ninth day of May, of the year of our Lord, one thousand nine-hundred and sixty-two. I, Meredith Bertram, do hereby will bequeath my honor of being First Lady of Organizations to Sara Sy. I, William Block, do hereby will bequeath my ’A’ average for the senior year to Karen Satterfield. I, Kerry Bryan, do hereby will bequeath my twisting ability to Jerry Robbifas. I, Marlene Burton, do hereby will bequeath my constant flow of gab to Patti Brown. I, Kay Chism, do hereby will bequeath my cheerleading ability to Margo Brandon. I, Francis Dutton, do hereby will bequeath my ’puns’ in Psychology class to Don Frye. I, Richard Felgenhour. do hereby will bequeath my ability to keep the women guessing to Ron Krukewitt. I, Michael Hendricks, do hereby will bequeath my transistor radio at noon hour to Bob Walton. I, David Hill, do hereby will bequeath my lunches to anyone who can catch them. I, Harold Hough, do hereby will bequeath my bookkeeping books to anyone interested. Judith Houston, do hereby will bequeath my ability to get passes to Cheryl Shoaf. I, Gene Jones, do hereby will bequeath my ability to act like Frankenstein to Kenny Felgenhour. I, Louis Kuhnen, do hereby will bequeath my bicycle to Dennie Stulginskis I, Jayne Krugh, do hereby will bequeath my little feet to Larry Baird in hopes that he can walk up the stairs without falling just once. I� Jerry Messman. do hereby will bequeath my 15 lbs. (that I’m trying to lose) to Bonnie Bales. I, Judith Nale, do hereby will bequeath my shorthand ability to Dixie Wilson. I, George Peverly, do hereby will bequeath three inches of my heighth to John Henderson. Susan Pridemore. do hereby will bequeath my pronunciation of the words, ’oncet’, ’twicet1, apshule1, and’hambuger’ to Sherrilyn Clark. I James Rhoton. do hereby will bequeath my quietness to Steve Taylor. Janet Taylor, do hereby will bequeath my old, worn-out, tennis shoes to anyone that wants them. I, Patsy Taylor, do hereby will bequeath my dirty P. E. clothes to Karen Stulginskis. 50 o CJhss Nistouj In the fall of 1958, twenty-two new greenies entered Homer High. They started out by electing class officers: Bill Block, President; Jayne Krugh, Vice President; Judy Nale, Secretary; and Jerry Messman, Treasurer. Patsy Taylor and Dick Felgenhour were elected as Student Council representatives. Mrs. Mary Hamilton was elected as their class Sponsor. Twenty-five ex-greenles plunged ahead to become silly-Sophs” in 1959. Harold Hough was elected President; Jayne Krugh, Vice-President; Kay Chism, Secretary; and Dick Felgenhour Treasurer. Kay Chism and Jerry Messman were elected to serve as Student Council Representatives. Mrs. Hamilton was again the class sponsor. By 1960, the jolly-junior had decreased to twenty. New officers were elected as follows; Meredith Bertram, President; Gene Jones, Vice-President; Janet Taylor, Secretary; and Harold Hough, Treasurer. Jayne Krugh and Bill Block were elected as Student Council representatives v ith Jerry Messman having been elected as Vice-President the preceeding year. Coach Mel Root was elected as the new class sponsor as Mrs. Hamilton had moved. In 1961, twenty-two returned to become”sophisticated seniors.” Gene Jones was elected President; Bill Block, Vice-President; Jayne Krugh, Secretary; and Harold Hough Treasurer. Patsy Taylor, Judy Houston, and Harold Hough were elected as Student Council representatives, with Jerry Messman having been elected the preceeding year. Mr. and Mrs. Root served as class sponsors. In the Spring of 1962, thedaycame when it was time for them to march down the aisle in their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas. Shortly after that big event, they left for their senior trip to the Ozarks. After returning, they were no longer a class, but each and individual stepping into life as an older, wiser, and more mature young adult. Class Colors—Blue and White Class Motto— Smile-It s Catching 51 Class Flower—White Rose t I 52 Most Polite Senior Class Cut-ups Most Conceited Best Figure Best Dressed 53 When Seniors Were Young Louis Jayne Frank Meredith James Gene Peggy and Kerry . YdV C' NCAAJ September 2 School starts—1 2 day 6 Magazine sales 8 Senior rings arrive Football cheerleading tryouts 15 First football game 16 Kraze Daze—Senior Street Dance 19 Freshman initiation 22 Dick gets hurt in football game 23 F.H.A. Marshmallow Toast 30 Tatler bake sale October 13 No School!! !! Junior Scrap Drive 18 Senior play tryouts 19 Seniors start play practice 25 Individual pictures taken 26 Annual bonfire and snake dance 27 HOMECOMING 31 F.H.A. UNICEF Drive November 3 Basketball cheerleading tryouts 4 Senior A.C.T. Tests 15 Dick gets his cast off 16 Seniors went to P.T.A. movie 17- 18 Senior Play 18 Senior party at David Hill’s Big blast up town!!!! 19 Kay and Bill start going steady 20 Seniors order commencement announcements 21 First basketball game with Villa Grove 27 F.H.A. initiation December 10 Winter Music Concert 20 F.H.A. Children’s Christmas Party 22 School Christmas Party Seniors black and white pictures arrive 30 Mrs. Mullins baby born January 2 Jamaica Tourney 8 Remainder of senior pictures arrive 18- 19 Semesters 20 George Peverly fell into the Salt Fork 23 Kerry Bryan ran into the equipment shed 23-24-26 Champaign County Tourney February 8 Assembly program 12 No School!!!! 14 Valentines Day 15 Mr. Roots Birthday Psychology class has guest speaker 16 Karen Satterfield’s slumber party 21 Student Council visits Champaign High 22 Junior play tryouts 23 Bill Block accepted at Southern 24 District Music Contest 26 Gene Jones accepted at Normal 27 ”H” Club studentAfaculty game March 1-2 District tournament 3 Sweetheart Dance 5 Track practice starts 9 Senior swim party 13 Jerry Messman accepted at Southern 12-16 Fresh-Soph Tourney 15 Seniors visit Eastern campus Senior panel discussion at P.T. A. 18 Peggy Bryan’s surprise birthday pa.ty 22 Seniors go to Urbana Athletic Banquet 23 Sophomore swim party 30-31 Junior Play April 1-7 F.H.A. Week j rirst tracK meet at Schlarman 4 F.H.A. sponsors assembly 5 Girls can’t talk to th yx £ 11 State Music Contest Meredith accepted at Evanston 16 Champaign visits H. H. S. 19 Janet’s little party 20-23 Easter vacation 26 Football cheerleading tryouts for 62 season 31 Student Council sponsors Soc Hop May 2 Surprise for Kerry Bryan at M. Y. F. and a slight party at Jayne K’s 3 County track meet at Fisher Dick breaks his own shot-put record 4 G. A. A. slumber party 5 Homer is saluted on the Hop 6 Spring Music Concert 11 F.H.A. Mother-Daughter Tea and Style Show 12 Seniors have car wash 18 Honor’s Day 19 F. H. A. trip to Turkey Run 24-25 Final exams 26 Alumni Banquet and Dance 27 Baccalaureate 29 Graduation 30 Memorial Day—Seniors have graduation party 31 Seniors leave for THE OZARKS!!!! June 3 Seniors return from trip 58 Me Bride’s Drugs Courson's Hardware Swift Auto Supply Gateway Paper Supply Company 156-160 St. Lawrence Avenue Beloit, Wisconsin Congratulations 62 KIRBY’S FIRESTONE Dealer Store 303 W. Main - Urbana, Illinois Phone: 76362 Wayne E. Kirby Harley E. Kirby J. E. Erickson, D.D.S. Compliments of H. L. Evans Manufacturer of Concrete Tile 60 Our welcome to the Class of T621 NEWMAN'S KIRKWOOD LODGE The Store For Young Men The Famous American Plan Resort 15 East Main and the largest resort on beautiful Lake of the Ozarks Faris Company First National Bank Jewelers - Opticians Since 1900 Homer, Illinois ♦ 131 E. Main Street Danville, Illinois Compliments of Richards Processing Plant SPRITZ JEWELERS Homer, Illinois 51 N. Vermillion St. Fancy Meats - Finest Quality Danville, Illinois Priced to Fit Your Pocket 110 N. Neil St. Champaign, Illinois Bob Sm ith Webster Grocer Company Barber Shop Wholesale Grocers 3 Barbers on Duty Phone: FL-2-7141 Danville, Illinois 107 W. Green Street 1 Champaign, Illinois 61 Vince’s Food Liner Jv Robertson’s Pool Hall Coles Echo Electric Electric Sales Service Homer, Illinois Fish Insurance Agency Kenneth Fish Ideal Plumbing and Heating Homer, Illinois TW 6-3331 Alsip Grocery Ogden, Illinois Jeanes Funeral Home Ambulance Phone: TW 6-4171 Homer, Illinois 62 Max Ward Radio TV Service J. E. Walton, M. D. Fairmount, Illinois Homer, Illino is Phone: PL 8-2551 Uncle John1 s Trading Post Used Furniture Wilder’s Barber Shop We buy and sell Homer, Illinois Owned run by John Rodgers The Fashion Beauty Shop (STANDARD ) Don Meade mmm Shirley Jackson Standard Oil Agent Homer, Illinois TW 6-2911 Homer Lincks Greenhouse Congratulations Class of ’62 From The Shirley Shop Ethel Shirley Plants Flowers R R 2 63 Homer, Illinois 8 King Pin Bowling Lanes Compliments of Homer, Illinois Wienke Shoes and Wienke Cleaners 6 Your Wedding - - - Perfectly preserved for you in photographs throughout the years. Yes, the photographs we make for you will be a wonderful living record of this, the most beautiful day of your life, your wedding day, preserved for all the years to come in beautiful photographs. Our Photographer - - - will work so quietly and efficiently you will hardly know he is there. You may be assured, however, that when your day is over, he has captured. in Candid Photographs, the complete story of your wedding. Phone EXpress 2-6731 today for an early appointment. Even more beauty can be captured in the newest and most lovely Candid Photographs in Natural Color. SPIETH STUDIO CAMERA SHOP 401 Whittle Avenue Olney, Illinois 64 Crawford Shell Service (shell) Shell Products ’SCHB Benner’s Farm Feed Service Homer, Illinois Lube, Oil Tire Service We give S H Green Stamps TW 6-3322 Homer, Illinois Comp liments of Compliments of Murphy’s Drugs Havards Barber Shop Tri-County Veterinary Service Wilbur Dodd Dr. K. L. Wronke Your Marathon Dealer V eterinarian Phone: TW 6-2601 Homer Grain Company Beans Electric Hardware Phone: TW 6-2021 Homer, Illinois 3k HI 6-0614 {AtvxtiTid t, Hi INCORPORATED YOUR SPECIALISTS IN SPORTS Congratulations Congratulations Graduates Class of 62” Unwillers Used Cars And Salvage Brewer Chevrolet Company Phone: Tw 6-4131 Homer, Illinois Montgomery Ward Company 112 East Main Street Urbana, Illinois Rec:orSheets Music THOMAS MUSIC SHOP, INC. 5-7 E. North St. Danville Illinois Phone: Hickory 2-0770 Hi Fi Stereo Sets and Equipment Kimball Pianos Organs Musical Instruments Complete Service Department THE CARD COTTAGE 53 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Greeting Cards Wedding Invitations EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY SPORT TROPHIES FOR EVERY OCCASION JOHNSTON'S SPORT SHOP 105 W. Green Champaign, Illinois Convenient Free Parking Ray Tate, Agrico Representative Party Goods Gift Wrapping Monogramming Matches DRINK COCA-COLA IN BOTTLES Beatrice Foods Co. 617-21 N. Vermillion Street Danville, Illinois 67 AUTOGRAPHS t MONTGOMERY WARD Everything for the Home and Family COMPLIMENTS O F WAKEFIELD AG. SERVICE 102 North Vermilion Danville, Illinois MARKWE LL'S Radio-HiFl-Records Homer, Illinois Join our record club Ph. 896-4149 221 West Main Urbana, Illinois COMPLIMENTS BEST WISHES DR. J. E. ERICKSON Homer, Illinois 896-2751 O F IDEAL PLUMBING HEATING Homer, Illinois Compliments of HAVARD� S Homer, Illinois 896-3331 KENNEY’S DRUG STORE Homer, Illinois VINCE’S IGA FOODUNER Homer, Illinois WHERE THE BOYS ARE BECAUSE THE GIRLS ARE EVAN’S SINCLAIR SERVICE Homer, Illinois BETTY GAY SHOP Danville, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF CHIEF OIL Further education of today’s student will insure a better America, 896-8221 Homer, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS BUSEY 1st NATIONAL BANK URBANA, Illinois CLASS OF 64 COURSON� S HARDWARE Homer, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF Dresses-Sportswear- Lingerie-Accessories-Untforms SNIDERS COTTON SHOP Vermilion at North Street Danville, Illinois KING PIN BOWLING LANES Graduation dresses and sportswear COMPLIMENTS OF DON MEADE Homer, Illinois STANDARD OIL Homer, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS PELLA WINDOW DOOR SALES Windows-folding doors-rolscreens sliding glass doors-foldlng partitions 217 West Main Street Urbana, Illinois Ph. 365-2311 PEifjnjcttLtK Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF ELLIS MOTOR SALES SPRITZ JEWELERS Homer, Illinois Ph. 896-3711 m 51 North Vermilion; Danville, Illinois 110 North Neil Street; Champaign, Illinois THE CARD COTTAGE 53 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois FENTERS STANDARD SERVICE Tires and Batteries and accessories Ph. 896- 4351 Homer, Illinois Greeting Cards Wedding Invitations Party Goods Gift Wrappings Monogramming Matches COMPLIMENTS O F L ELEGANTE HAIRDRESSING SALON FURNITURE CO. ' Ur� | HtOH III Bit U MAIM tracer . CHAMAAJOK. IUJMOM COMPLIMENTS FIRST NATIONAL BANK Homer, Illinois PH. 896 - 2671 Homer, Illinois Dear H. H. S., We the editors of the 1964 Homerian would like to thankyou, the students, parents, and teachers for all the co-operation given us this year. We have thoroughly enjoyed producing the Homerian for you; we have learned much this year and have many fond memories to take with us. The best of luck goes out to eaph of you in your remaining years of high school, and we hope they will be as prosperous for you as they have been for us. Especially, we would like to thank the staff and our sponsor, Mel Root, for all the work you have done to help with this book. Without your patience and co-operation we would not have been able to make the deadline and still be satisfied with the results. The Homerian is now yours for your enjoyment; we hope you like it. The Editors; Rose and Bev,