Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1963 volume:

THE HOMER AN 1963 VOLUME 45 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1963 HOMER HIGH SCHOOL HOMER, ILLINOIS To our parents - whose kind understanding, help, love, and guidance have inspired us along our journey through these past twelve years, we the graduating class of nine- teen sixty-three gratefully dedicate this Homeri an. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Baird Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Chism Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Clark Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Erickson Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frye Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Henderson Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kern Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Lacey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Plotner Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Poole Mr. and Mrs. H. Raymond Satterfield Mr. and Mrs. Russell M. Shoaf Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sy Mr. and Mrs. John Unwiller Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson ADMINISTRATION FACULTY Mr. Maurice Taylor, Superintendent Mr. Mel Root, Principal Lynn Viseur Industrial Arts and Coach Jettie Hocker Mathematics and Librarian Ronald Campbell Driver's Training Miriam Mullen Physical Education FACULTY left to right Arthur Falkenhain Agriculture Ruth Kerr Business Education Marie Douglas History and English Virgil Hudson Physical Education, Guidance Counselor, and Coach Geraldine Harrs Home Economics Barbara Maris Chorus William Wis Band Donald Wakefield Gerald Compton, Secretary Robert Bryan Custodians Mr. Alfred Suitts Mr. Henry Lewis Mr. Harry Taylor Mrs. Helen Taylor Office Staff Mrs. Lois Stauter Mrs. Jean Block Cooks Mrs. Madeline Boys Mrs. Florence Wienke Mrs. Velma Trees Mrs. Alberta Buchanan SENIORS BARBARA JEAN ALLEN Lead me not into temptation; just show me where it is. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Tatler 2, 3,4; Class Secretary 3; Homerian Staff 4, Literary Co-editor LARRY EUGENE BAIRD He has a will, a wit, and an opinion of his own. F. F. A. 1, 2,3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Presi- dent 4; Student Council 1; Drama Club 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Sweetheart King candidate 2, 3,4; Homecoming King candidate 4; Track 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Homerian Staff 4, Foot- ball editor DARLENE KAY BENNINGTON Eyes that twinkle merrily F.H.A. 3,4; G. A. A. 4; Tatler Staff 4; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising FORREST CHISM Rest your brains and do not worry. H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Board of Directors 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Junior Class Play 3; Band 4; Class Vice-President 2, President 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, Manager 3; Homecoming King candidate 2; Homerian Staff 4, Sports editor SHERRILYN GAY CLARK A winning way, a pleasant smile, dressed so neat and much in style. F.H.A. 2,3,4, Degrees Chair- mans; G. A. A. 2,3, 4; Tatler Staff 4, Exchange Editor; Drama Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3,4; Class Secretary 2,4, Vice-President 3; Home- coming Queen candidate 2,4; Sweetheart Queen candidate 1; Homerian Staff 4, Literary Co- editor CAROL RUTH ERICKSON Music is the food of life, -work on. F. H.A. 1,2, Reporter 2; Drama Club 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; John Philip Sousa Band Award 3; Junior Class Play 3, Senior Class Play 4; Sweetheart Queen candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Business Manager DONALD CHARLES FRYE 11 There are soda crackers, and fire crackers, but he1 s our wise-cracker.” Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Drama Club 3; Student Council 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Sweet- heart King candidate 3, 4, King 4; Hom- erian Staff 4, Advertising RONALD EUGENE FRYE ” Onward, Onward, O time in thy flight and make the bell ring before I recite.” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3; ”H” Club 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Tatler Staff 4; Homecoming King candidate 4, King GEORGE ARTHUR HENDERSON I wish the man who invented work had finished it.” Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, Man- ager 1; Sweetheart King Candidate 4; Homecoming King Candidate 3; Track 4; Homerian Staff 4, Basketball Editor JOHN THOMAS HENDERSON If I had any brains, I would have thought of that myself.” Basketball Manager 1; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising THOMAS L. KERN He from whose lips divine persuasion flows. H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Track 1, 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Homerian Staff 4, Advertising Manager BARBARA JEAN LACEY She gives her tongue no moments rest. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Public Relations Co- Chairman 3; G. A. A. 2, 3,4; Tatler Staff 2,3,4, Co-art Editor 3, Art Editor 4; Drama Club 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Homerian Staff 4, Art Editor; Librarian 2 RONALD EARL PLOTNER True to his work, his word, and his friends. Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council 4, Treasurer; Senior Class Play 4; Tatler Staff 4; Class President 2; Football 1, Manager 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Manager 3; Track 2, 4, Manager 3; Homecoming- King candidate 4; Sweetheart King candi- date 2, 3; S.A.R. Award; Homerian Staff 4, Calendar JAMES WILLIAM POOLE There is some charm connec- ted with him, but what it is, we shall never know. Drama Club 3; Chorus 3, 4; Senior Class Play 4; Homerian Staff 4, Snaps editor KAREN RAE SATTERFIELD A little gal with lovelight gleaming- in her eyes. F. H.A. 1,2,3,4, Parlimentarian 2; G. A. A. 2,3,4, Parlimentarian 3; Lib- rarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Tatler Staff 2, 3, 4, Bus- iness Manager 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Band 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 1,2, 3, 4; Sweetheart Queen candi- date 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Junior Var- sity Basketball Cheerleader 2; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Football Cheerleader 4, Captain 4; Betty Crocker Award 4; Homerian Staff 4, Bus- iness Manager, Typist CHERYL MARGO SHOAF I am a queen—queen of all the field mice. F.H. A. 1,2,3, 4, Pi'ojects Chairman 2, Public Relations Co-Chairman 3, G. A. A. 2,3,4; Student Council 1,4, Secretary 4; Drama Club, Vice-President 3; Tatler Staff 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Lib- rarian 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4, Librarian 3; Dance Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3,4, Pres- ident 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 2, Var- sity Football Cheerleader 3,4, Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 4; Sweetheart Queen candidate 3; Homecoming Queen candidate 1, 4, Queen 4; Homerian Staff 4, Typist; Track Queen 4 SARA SUE SY One of those rare specimans- a good student. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; G. A.A. 2,3,4; Swing Band 2; Chorus 1; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Girls State 3; Senior Class Vice-President 4; D. A. R. 4; Queen of Hearts candidate 4, Queen; Homerian Staff 4, Editor DIXIE LEE WILSON There’s a chapter in her life called George. F. H„ A. 2,3,4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 3,4; Tatler Staff 2, 3,4, Exchange Editor 3, Business Manager 4; Drama Club 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Librarian 3; Class Sec- retary 1; Class President 3; Varsity Bas- ketball Cheerleader 4; Homecoming- Queen candidate 3,4; Homerian Staff 4 DONA SUE UNWILLER The sun when it struck her hair was red. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Librar- ian 2, 3,4; Tatler 3,4; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Student Director 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Homerian Staff 4, Calendar ROBERT EUGENE WALTON I hear a hollow sound—who rapped my skull? H Club 3,4; DramaClub 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2; Basket- ball Manager 3,4; Track Manager 3; Football Manager 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Homerian Photographer SENIOR CLASS OF 1963 Barbara Jean Allen Larry Eugene Baird Darlene Kay Bennington Forrest Chism Sherrilyn Gay Clark Carol Ruth Erickson Donald Charles Frye Ronald Eugene Frye George Arthur Henderson John Thomas Henderson Thomas L. Kern Barbara Jean Lacey Ronald Earl Plotner James William Poole Karen Rae Satterfield Cheryl Margo Shoaf Sara Sue Sy Dona Sue Unwiller Robert Eugene Walton Dixie Lee Wilson JUNIORS Darlene Nancy Marion Sally Peggy Neil Bear Bertram Bickers Brandon Bryan Cook Paula Kenny Danny Steve Beverly Dynn Ellis Felgenhour Goad James Koerner Krukewitt Ron Krukewitt Judy Lacey C. R. Lawrence Tony Lawrence Roger Madding Judy McCoy Cele Nale Pat Plotner Norman Reynolds Tom Rhoton Jerry Robbins Jan Row and Rosealice Karen Smith Stulginskis Steve Jan Taylor Thomas Nancy Sudell Woods Woodside Brenda Block Cai'olyn Frye Jackie Kiest Gerald Sharp Vickki Boen Raymond Gordon Bob Kiest Dennis Stulginskis Jim Linda Linda Mae Allen Baird Baird ■■■■ Terry Brewer Paula Hutcherson John Morrison Terry Wolf Patti Brown Guy James Dick Reynolds Jane Woodside Sandra Margo Malinda Bradley Brandon Brewer Peggy Dave Carol Kizer Krukewitt Magers steve Mike Linda Vergerra Wakefield Wilson Jim Griffin Joe Carole Henderson Hollingsworth Don Pam Brenda Jerry Judy Jeffrey Allen Baird Ball Bear Bear Bryan Roberta Susan Rod Buchanan Canaday Doak Bob Frye Rodney Kibler Mike Koerner Effie Jean Carolyn Jim Lawrence Mitchell Nale Jeane Ann Scott Poole Trees Trees Connie Janice Cindy Melissa Wakefield Wakefield Wienke Wienke SPORTS FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: AssTt Coach L. Viscur, D. Frye, T. Kern, R. Gordon, F. Chism, L. Baird, C.Rc Lawrence, Head Coach M. Root K. Felgenhour, R. Krukewitt, N. Reynolds, J. Robbins, D. Krukewitt, R. Madding T. Brewer, G. James, R. Kiest, T. Wolf, S. Taylor E. Plotner, Mgr., M. Koerner, Mgr., G. Sharp, T. Lawrence, D. Reynolds, J. Bryan, R. Kibler, R. Walton, Mgr. The Homer High Panthers began their 1962 football season with wins over the newcomer Bismarck and defending East Central Champion, Catlin. The Panthers then lost a tough game to Rossville. The HHS Homecoming was brightened by a 6-0 win over the large ABL eleven. The encounter with Ridge Farm, the eventual East Central Champion, proved to be a defensive battle with the Bulldogs winning by one touchdown. The Milford trip turned into a mere battle with the Panthers losing by one touchdown. A freescoring dual with Jamacia ended with the Panthers putting over the winning touchdown in the last minute. The battle for second place with St. Joseph was a hard fought battle with the Indians putting over the decisive touchdown. In the final game of the season, the Panthers battled Oakland to a 6-6 tie to end the season with a overall 4-4-1 record and a conference record of 4-2 to place third. Homer was never out of a game all season, consequently, in the East Central All Star selec- trons several boys were honored. Tom Kern, Forrest Chism, Norman Reynolds, Jerry Robbins, C.R. Lawrence, and Bob Kiest were given honorable mention. Ron Krukewitt re- ceived a second team end nod while Larry Baird and Don Frye made the first team All East- Central Conference at tackle and end. Don Frye All EC End Larry Baird Ron Krukewitt All EC EC 2nd Tackle End All Area Homer 32 Bismarck Homer 21 Catlin Rossville 13 Homer Homer 6 ABL Ridge Farm 14 Homer Milford 12 Homer Homer 26 Jamaica St. Joseph 12 Homer Homer 6 Oakland Jerry Robbins E. C. Hon. Mention 7 6 7 0 6 6 19 6 6 Forrest Chism E. C. Hon. Mention C. R. Lawrence E. C. Hon. Mention Tony Lawrence E. C. Hon. Mention Norman Reynolds E. C. Hon. Mention Dick Reynolds Dave Krukewitt Kenny Felgenhour Jan Thomas Karen Satterfield Cheryl Shoaf Peggy Bryan Karen Stulginskis Robert Kiest Tom Kern STANDING: Jr. Varsity Coach V. Hudson, N. Reynolds, J. Robbins, R. Frye, T. Lawrence, C.R. Lawrence, D. Frye, R. Krukewitt, L. Baird, K. Felgenhour, D. Reynolds, Varsity Coach L. Viseur KNEELING : S. Taylor, Mgr., E. Plotner, L. Krukewitt, T. Kern, R. Walton, Mgr. On November 4. 1962, the Homer Panthers began their 1962-63 basketball season. There were fourteen boys out for varsity practice. The returning lettermen were: Seniors; D. Frye, R. Frye, and L. Baird. Juniors; R. Krukewitt, K. Felgenhour, T. Lawrence, N. Reynolds, and J. Robbins. Other basketball boys who were not lettermen but who were important to the team were C.R. Lawrence, a Junior center, and D. Reynolds, a Sophomore guard. Although the Homer Panthers have had better seasons, they ended with a record of five wins and sixteen losses. Senior, D. Frye, made second team All Conference forward. Don was also free-throw champion for the season and was leading scorer and rebounder. Junior, R. Krukewitt, made Honorable Mention. All of Homer and Homer High School wishes their team better luck next year. FRONT ROW : M. Koerner, D. Krukewitt, M. Wakefield, T. Wolf, G. Sharp, G. James, T. Brewer, D. Stulginskis SECOND ROW : Jr. Varsity Coach V. Hudson, R. Kibler, J. Morrison, R. Madding, R. Gordon, R. Frye, S. Trees, S. Taylor, Mgr. Ron Krukewitt Don Frye Ken Felgenhour Cheryl Shoaf, Jan Thomas, Peggy Bryan, Karen Satterfield, Dixie Wilson C.R. Lawrence Ron Frye Tony Lawrence Jerry Robbins Earl Plotner Tom Kern TOP ROW: V. Hudson; Coach R. Gordon E. Plotner D. Reynolds N. Reynolds J. Bryan M. Wakefield G. Sharp S. Taylor; Mgr. SECOND ROW: L. Viseur; Assit. Coach J. Robbins R. Krukewitt T. Wolf D. Krukewitt B. Frye; Mgr. FRONT ROW D. Frye L. Baird F. Chism T. Brewer; Mgr. The Homer track season began March 8th. We began with team crew of Forrest Chism, Don Frye, Larry Baird, and Earl Plotner; Seniors. Ron Krukewitt, Jerry Robbins, Norman Reynolds, and Kenny Felgenhour; Juniors. The Frosh-Soph join- ed the Varsity on March 18, with Dick Reynolds, Terry Wolf, Dave Krukewitt, Mike Wakefield, Raymond Gordon, Gerald Sharp, Jeff Bryan, and Rod Kibler. The season did not start out as all had wanted, but Homer still went to the Paris Relays strong and hoping to come home with a few trophies. Homer came home'from the Relays with a very good rating of 3rd place, coming within one point of 2nd place. Homer entered in only three events, the Varsity 880 yd. relay: 2nd; the Varsity sprint medley: 2nd; and the Fresh-Soph sprint medley: 2nd. We congratulate those boys who ran in those three races and won Homer a third place rating. The Homer Panthers were beginning to turn the season into a very good season. The Panthers had no big meets until Thursday, April 25, at the East Central Con- ference, where Homer hoped to take the championship from Ogden. The Homer Panthers are the E. C. C. Champions for 1963. The fighting champs beat Ogden by 3 1 2 points to claim the title. Homer did not have many first places but had depth. Don Frye won the only first place ribbon in the 440 with a time of 54.4. The Varsity mile relay team consisting of Jerry Robbins, Ron Krukewitt, Terry Wolf, and Don Frye also took a first place. Congratulations to those who help claim the Championship title for Homer High. The Saturday after the East Central Conference. Homer traveled to the Jamaica Relays. Homer came in second with Ogden only one point ahead. Ogden claimed the title from Homer again for the second year. Ogden won with 49 points and Homer had 48. Homer set two re- cords, one in the 88- yd. relay, a tie with Uni High, with a time of 1:39.3 seconds. The team was Larry Baird, Jerry Robbins, Norman Reynolds, and Don Frye. The other record was the mile relay, with a time of 3:42,2. This team consisted of Ron Krukewitt, Jerry Robbins, Terry Wolf, and Don Frye. But with these tw i races Homer stayed in running positions because of depth. Thursday, May 2, Homer traveled to the Champaign County to try to win the title there. Homer did not have all the running power they needed, but still placed fourth. Our only individual winner was Don Frye in the 440. The mile relay, a first place, won with Jerry Robbins, Ron Krukewitt, Terry Wolf, and Don Frye. Larry Baird placed 2nd in the 220 and 3rd in the 100. Jerry Robbins won a 2nd in the 880. Norm Reynolds won a 3rd in the pole vault. Our next meet was the District Track Meet, Friday, May 10, in Urbana. Homer had only two boys that placed in the District. Larry Baird won a 4th in the 220 yd. dash and Don Frye, a 5th in the 440 yd. dash. Homer had only one sophomore that placed at the Rantoul Fresh-Soph Track Meet. Terry Wolf placed 2nd in the broad jump and 4th in the 440 yd. dash. Team Score Date Team Score Team Score Homer 44 1 2 Tuesday, April 2 Schlarman 16 1 2 Oakwood 87 Jamaica 38 1 2 Thursday, April 4 Homer 42 1 2 Ogden 67 C atlin 52 1 3 Tuesday, April 9 Homer 54 1 3 Westville 46 1 3 ABL 45 1 2 Thursday, April 11 Homer 69 1 2 St. Joe Jamaica 28 1 2 62 1 2 Homer 63 1 2 Tuesday, April 16 Ridgefarm 31 1 2 St. Joe 53 Fisher 33 1 2 Thursday, April 18 Homer 56 Mahomet 65 1 2 Homer 103 Tuesday, May 7 Bismarck 14 Relays 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Paris Relays Saturday, April 6 Cerro Gordo Rockville Homer Altamont East Central Conference Thursday, April 25 Homer Ogden Rossville Jamaoia Invitational Saturday, April 27 Ogden Homer Jamaeia Rossville Champaign County Thursday, May 2 Unity Ogden Mahomet Homer To the right: JUNIOR OFFICERS President---Jerry Robbins Vice President---Neil Cook Secretary---Jan Thomas Treasurer---Paula Ellis Parliamentarian--Norman Reynolds Sponsor-----Mrs. Brown To the right: FRESHMAN OFFICERS President---Scott Trees Vice President---Cindy Wienke Secretary---Melissa Wienke Treasurer---Ann Trees Sponsor-----Mrs. Kilpatrick Class Officers To the left: SENIOR OFFICERS President---Forrest Chism Vice President---Sara Sy Secretary---Sherrilyn Clark Treasurer---Cheryl Shoaf Sponsor-----Mr. Hudson To the left: SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President----Dave Krukewitt Vice President----Margo Brandon Secretary--Carol Magers Treasurer---John Morrison Parliamentarian---Linda Wilson Sponsor----Mr. Viseur FRONT: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Mr. Root, K. Satterfield B. Frye, P. Bryan, D. Reynolds, D. Frye, C. Shoaf, N. Bertram B. Ball, R. Krukewitt, E. Plotner, T. Wolf Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Treasurer Earl Plotner Secretary Cheryl Shoaf President Karen Satterfield Vice President Nancy Bertram Sponsor Mr. Root .v- FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: M. Bickers, S. Woodside, J. Thomas, L. Baird, N. Woods, V. Boen, J. Lacey, L. Baird, E. Lawrence D. Bear, K. Stulginskis, C. Nale, P. Brown, C. Shoaf, K. Satterfield, D. Wilson, S. Sy, S. Clark, P. Ellis, P. Baird, J. Wakefield B. Lacey, C. Frye, B. Ball, M. Wienke, M. Brandon, R. Smith, M. Brewer, B. Allen, D. Unwiller, J. Poole, C. Mitchell, J. Woodside, P. Kizer, B. Webb, C. Wakefield, A. Trees, Mrs. Marrs J. Kiest, S. Bradley, P. Bryan, P. Hutcherson, B. Block, B. Koerner, C. Hollingsworth, J. McCoy, C. Wienke, C. Mager, N. Bertram, L. Wilson, S. Canaday, P. Plotner, J. Bear, J. Bear FHA FHA OFFICERS Public Relations Linda Wilson Projects Nancy Bertram Recreation Margo Brandon Historian Linda Baird Sponsor Mrs. Marrs Section Officer Malinda Brewer Degrees Sudell Woodside Vice President Paula Ellis Secretary Dixie Wilson President Sara Sy________ Treasurer Peggy Bryan 2nd Vice President Cele Nale Left to Right: B. Kiest, J. Allen, Mr. Falkenhain, L. Krukewitt, L. Baird, D. Allen, J. Bryan FFA FFA OFFICERS: Bob Kiest, Sentinel; Jim Allen, Reporter; Larry Baird, President; Lynn Krukewitt, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Falkenhain, Sponsor FRONT ROW: S. Woodside, K. Stulginskis, D. Bear, C. Nale, P, Brown, C. Shoaf, K, Satterfield, D. Wilson, T. Wolf, P. Ellis SECOND ROW: B. Lacey, C. Frye, B. Ball, M. Wienke, M. Brandon, R. Smith, M. Brewer, B. Allen, S. Clark, D. Unwiller, J. Henderson, E. Plotner, R. Frye, Mrs, Kerr THIRD ROW: J. Kiest, S. Bradley, P. Bryan, P. Hutcherson, B. Block, B. Koerner, C. Hollingsworth, J. McCoy, C, Wienke, C. Magers, N, Bertram, L, Wilson, S. Canaday, P. Plotner T a tier Staff TATLER OFFICERS Co-Editor Sudell Woodside Business Managers Judy McCoy Dixie Wilson Sponsor Mrs, Kerr Exchange Editor Sherrilyn Clark Editor Cheryl Shoaf LEFT UNE: D. Reynolds, G„ James, L. Baird, R. Frye, G. Henderson, D. Krukevvitt, G. Sharp, T. Brewer, C.R. Lawrence MIDDLE: F. Chism, Mr. Hudson, E. Plotner, Mr. Root, D. Frye RIGHT LINE: N. Reynolds, B. Kiest, T. Kern, R. Walton, Mr. Viseur, J. Robbins, T. Wolf, R. Krukewitt, T. Lawrence, K. Felgenhour VARSITY CLUB OFFICERS Secretary-Treasurer Forrest Chism Board of Directors Ken Felgenhour Ron Krukewitt Varsity Club President Don Frye Vice President Earl Plotner Coaches Mr. Hudson Mr. Viseur Mr. Root Annual Staff Mr, Root, Sponsor; Don Frye, Advertising Manager; Barbara Lacey, Art Editor; Carol Erickson, Business Manager; Sara Sy, Editor; Cheryl Shoaf, Typist; Forrest Chism, Sports Editor; Dona Unwiller, Calendar Editor; Tom Kern, Advertising Manager; Karen Satterfield, Business Manager and Typist; John Henderson, Advertising Manager; George Hen- derson, Sports Editor; Earl Plotner, Calendar Editor; Sherrilyn Clark, Literary Editor; Robert Walton, Snaps Editor; Dixie Wilson; Jim Poole, Snaps Editor; Ron Frye, Advertising Manager; Barbara Allen, Literary Editor; Larry Baird, Sports Editor Librarians SEATED: D. Unwiller, N. Bertram, Miss Hooker, K. Satterfield STANDING: L. Baird, S. Sy, S. Taylor, D. Reynolds, M. Wakefield, T. Wolf, N. Reynolds, L. Wilson, P„ Brown, J. Wakefield, P. Kizer, N„ Woods, C„ Shoaf, S. Woodside, J. McCoy GAA CLOCKWISE: C. Hollingsworth, L. Baird, P. Plotner, J. Kiest, P. Bryan, N. Woods, B. Allen, S„ Sy, D. Wilson, K. Satterfield, C. Erickson, P. Baird, J. Wakefield, P. Kizer, B. Block, P. Hutcherson, L. Wilson, C. Magers, V. Boen, C. Mitchell, C. Wienke, S. Bradley, C, Wakefield, S. Canaday, M. Wienke, P. Ellis, J. Rowand, N. Bertram, J. Thomas, B. Ball, A. Trees, C. Shoaf, M, Brandon, D. Unwiller, M0 Brewer, J. McCoy, J. Poole, B. Lacey, S. Clark, J. Woodside, J. Lacey, B. Brown, B. Koerner, K. Stulginskis, R. Smith, C. Nale, C, Frye, S. Woodside GAA.OFFICERS Carol Erickson, President; Jan Thomas, Vice President; Linda Wilson, Second Vice President; Paula Ellis, Secretary; Nancy Bertram, Treasurer;Bev Koerner, Chairman of Projects; Rose Smith, Reporter, FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW; STANDING: P. Kizer, P. Brown, T. Morris, L. Porter, C. Erickson M. Brandon, B. Ball, B. Block, P. Hutcherson, P. Baird, B. Strawser, R. Doak, A. Wienke, J. Lacey, T. Kibler, T. Wolf P. Brown, P. Hutcherson, L. Moore, C. Wienke, M. Wienke, F. Chism, M. Rech- kemmer, C. Shoaf, K„ Satterfield, P. Bryan, J. Rowand, J. Krugh, D. Cope, J, Bryan, G. James J. Woodside, C. Hollingsworth, R. Stauter, L. Baird, Mr. Wis Band BAND OFFICERS President Carol Erickson Vice President Peggy Bryan Student Librarians Peggy Kizer Margo Brandon Secretary Raymond Gordon Instructor Mr. Wis FRONT ROW: J. Poole, S. Bradley, P. Hutcherson, S. Canaday, J. Woodside, K. Satterfield, C. Shoaf, P. Kizer, J. Bear, C. Mitchell, C. Wienke, J. Bear, B. Allen, M. Brandon SECOND ROW: B. Lacey, J. Wakefield, D. Bear, M. Wienke, C. Erickson, B. Ball, C. Hollingsworth, D. Wilson, C. Wakefield, B. Block, M. Brewer, Mrs. Maris Chorus CHORUS OFFICERS Vice President Darlene Bear President Cheryl Shoaf Instructor Mrs. Maris Secretary Malinda Brewer H.;-. s ' i‘-v • M? : ?1 .. £ , , i I ; ;•� ' . .’ ■ ;•• jg • 11 AT tir rs V 'v ; A J Homecoming The Freshmen were awaiting the annual Homecoming day in awe, the Sophomores were excited, the Juniors had their curiousity going full force, and the Seniors were rushing from hither to yon1' putting finishing touches here and there for the big dance that night. Friday, October 5, 1962 was like any other early fall day. The sky was blue, with a puffy white cloud etched here and there, Mr. Sunshine was glowing radiantly, and a little breeze would come gently whispering through the trees. But it was not exactly an ordinary day. It was the day of the 1962 Homecoming. Thegay festivities began around 2:45 that afternoon, when the cheerleaders of the '62 football season gave a short program displaying their talents and reviving school spirit for the big game with ABL High School in the evening. The cheerleaders then presented a cake to the football boys to encourage their victory for the ’’most important game” of the season. Then, it was off for the parade! At 3:00 p.m., the floats, the candidates for the Homecoming King and Queen titles were lined up and paraded through town. A big day it was at school. Tension was high, and as the game plus the big dance were approaching quickly, everyone was curious to know who would be the victor, who would be the King and Queen, and mainly, the curiousity of all the students on what the Senior’s Homecoming theme was going to be. After our victory over ABL, at 10:00 p.m. the 1962 Homecoming dance got into full swing to the setting theme, ’’Blue Hawaii”. Time passed quickly, and at 11:00 p.m. the drums rolled announcing that the King and Queen were about to be announced. Leading the procession, was Karen Satterfield to crown the King, and Forrest Chism to crown the Queen, followed by the candidates from each organization in the order in which they came: Senior Class - Sherrilyn Clark and Ron Frye Student Council - Cheryl Shoaf and Earl Plotner GAA H-Club - Dona Unwiller and Ron Krukewitt FHA FFA - Dixie Wilson and Larry Baird Junior Class - Judy McCoy and Jerry Robbins Sophomore Class - Carol Magers and Steve Vergara Freshman Class - Ann Trees and Mike Koerncr The final moment had arrived, the long days of waiting had come to an end, and as Her Royal Highness, Miss Cheryl Shoaf, and His Royal Majesty, Mr. Ronald Frye were announced, cries of joy were heard through out the audience. The royal couple and their court danced to the tune of’’Blue Hawaii” marking the end of the 1962 Homecoming. Senior Play Let 'Em Eat Steak Directed by: Mrs. Robert Douglas CAST Doc - Robert Walton Dean Kimbell - Norman Reynolds Shirley - Karen Satterfield Sam - Ron Krukewitt Fredie - Jim Poole Mrs. Pickett - Carol Erickson Mrs. Gillespie - Sara Sy Sylvia Delaney - Sherrilyn Clark Tyler Nelson - Earl Plotner Cornelia Peck - Cheryl Shoaf Prof. Marston - Ronald Frye Assistant Director - Neil Cook Understudy - Bev Koerner On Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16, 1962, the Senior class presented Let 'Em Eat Steak in round”. This was something entirely new, and fun to do as well. The cast included both Juniors and Seniors. SWEETHEART DANCE The music of Dick Halleman's Music Makers filled the gym of Homer High School with all melodies from romantic love songs to jazz and blues. The date was February 16, 1963, the night of the second big dance of the school season—the Sweetheart Dance. The theme song Je Vous Aime,u set all young-at-heart in a gay, festive mood, and led the way to a complete and perfect evening. Time was drawing near, and the king and queen candidates were taking their positions to enter as their names would be announced. First to enter was Miss Carol Erickson and Mr. George Henderson, representing the Senior Class; Miss Jan Rowand and Mr. Dan Goad were the candidates from the Junior Class; the Sophomore Class representatives were Miss Paula Hutcherson and Mr. Terry Wolf; Miss Melissa Wienke and Mr. Rodney Kibler rounded out the four classes and their candidates. From the G.A.A., was Miss Jan Thomas and Mr. Ken Felgenhour represented the Varsity l,Hu Club; Miss Karen Satterfield and Mr. Donald Frye were the candidates from Student Council; and Miss Sara Sy and Mr. Larry Baird represented the F.H.A. and F.F. A. The moments seemed as minutes, but alas the names Miss Sara Sy and Mr. Donald Frye were heard followed by cries of joy and happiness as the royal couple led in the dancing to the tune, I Love You,” French style. Junior Play March 29th and 30th were eventful days for the Juniors; it was then that they held their class play. The LITTLE THEATRE WORKSHOPE got under way at 8:00 p. m. and presented the public with a fresh and different sort of entertainment—three one-act plays. The first play was THE SISTERS TRAGEDY by Richard Hugcs. The cast included: Judy McCoy as Phillippa, Jerry Robbins as Owen, Cecelia Nale as Charlotte, Karen Stulginskis as Lowrie, and Danny Goad as John. The second play on the list was THE PLUM TREE. The characters in this episode were as follows: Judy Lacey as Miss Angela Norton, Beverly Koerner as Miss Ema Davis(Davy), Rosealice Smith as Mrs. Mary Whipple, Darlene Bear as Mrs. Tessie Cobb, Jan Thomas as Mrs. Mehrina Rust, Nancy Bertram as Miss Annie Tiddle, and Paula Ellis as Mrs. Sigrid Christanson. Last on the agenda was J. CEASAR, A BURLESQUE; the cast included: Steve James as Julius Ceasar, Danny Goad as Marcus Antonius, Ron Krukewitt as Brutus, Ken Felgenhour as Cassuis, Norman Reynolds as Trebonius, Jerry Robbins as Casca, Sally Brandon as Lucia, Jan Rowand as Prologue Speaker, Peggy Bryan and Pat Plotner as Stage Hands. Baccalaureate and Commencement Honors Sara Sue Sy D. A. R. American Legion Award Ray E. Litherland'Award Valedictorian National Honor Society Karen Rae Satterfield Salutatorian National Honor Society Larry Eugene Baird Ronald Earl Plotner American Legion Award S. A. R„ HOMER HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 19 6 3 Carol Clutk tfrickson Cheryl ‘Margo Skoaf Barlota Kat Betotingh i oara Barbara Joan Cady Dam Sue 'Humfiler dftowuts £. ’Kern. Barbara Jean Slllau Karat : ae Sailer field Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of 1963, of Homer High School, being of sound mind and good health, do here- by declare and make this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows. First. We, the Senior Class, dohereby will and bequeath to the junior class the candy tray remover! Second. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the Homerian Staff of 1964 all of our old pictures, papers, and glue, (and bills!) Third. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the students of Homer High School our ability to park our cars in the right parking places. I, Barbara Allen, do hereby will bequeath thee Patricia Plotner my long eyelashes. Comb 'em daily Pat. I, Larry' Baird, do hereby will bequeath thee Jeff Bryan, my FFA medals. Keep 'em shined. Jeff. I, Kayf Bennington, do hereby will bequeath thee Darlene Bear my home economics books. Keep in practice Darlene. I, Forrest Chism, do hereby will bequeath thee C. R. Lawrence my bookkeeping ability. Keep the figures straight C. R. I, Sherrilyn Clark, do hereby will bequeath thee Roger Madding my talent for writing poetry. I, Carol Erickson, do hereby yvill bequeath thee Vickki Boen my facial expressions. I, Don Frye, do hereby will bequeath thee Steve Taylor my little black book. I, Ron Frye, do hereby will bequeath thee Peggy Bryan my ability to skip study hall. I, George Henderson, do hereby will bequeath thee Rod Doak my dancing ability. I, John Henderson, do hereby will bequeath thee Lynn Krukewitt my ability to find lonely country roads. I, Tom Kern, do hereby will bequeath thee Danny Goad my ability to twist----keep twisting. I, Barbara Lacey, do hereby will bequeath thee Carolyn Mitchell my ability to talk. I, Earl Plotner, do hereby will bequeath thee Norman Reynolds my Sunday afternoon drives. I, Jim Poole, do hereby will bequeath thee Sally Brandon my electric shaver. I, Karen Satterfield, do hereby will bequeath thee Brenda Block my letter sw'eater. L Cheryl Shoaf, do hereby will bequeath thee Judy McCoy my ability' to get passes. I, Sara Sy, do hereby will bequeath thee Steve Vergerra my ability as student study hall monitor. I, Dona Unwiller, do hereby will bequeath thee Janice Wakefield my ability to cut hair. I� Robert Walton, do hereby will bequeath thee Ken Felgenhour my ability to solve the case of the disappearing candy bars. I, Dixie Wilson, do hereby will bequeath thee Karen Stulginskis my shorthand ability. History In the year of 1959-1960, the Freshmen, wide-eyed and excited at being in high school, had a total of twenty-nine students. Since then, we as a class, have been declining in number, and now', in the year of 1963, we will only have a total of twenty graduates from Homer High School. In that first year, our roll-call consisted of: Barbara Allen, Larry Baird, Kay Bennington, Forrest Chism, Sherrilyn Clark, Betty Donley, Carol Erickson, Donald Frye, Ronald Frye, James Criswell, George Henderson, John Henderson, AnnaMae Kenney, Tom Kern, Steve King, Barbara Lacey, Janet Lewis, Hank Lower, Gary Maxwell, EarlPlotner, Paul Ridinger, Karen Satterfield, Cheryl Shoaf, Raymond Stanley, Sara SueSy, DonaUnwiller, Robei't Walton, Dixie Wilson, and Roberta Wolf to round out our twenty-nine gals and guys. Our class officers w'ere: Janet Lewis, President; Steve King, Vice-President; Dixie Wilson, Secretary; Karen Satterfield, Treasurer; Tom Kern, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Mr. Durbin as our class sponsor. At the beginning of our Sophomore year, we had lost only five classmates; James Griswell, Hank Lower, Gary Maxwell, Steve King, and Raymond Stanley. But we picked up two new faces to add to our collection. They were Irene King and James Poole. The officers which ruled the class in the school year 1960-1961 were: Earl Plotner, President, Forrest Chism, Vice-President; Sherrilyn Clark, Secretary, Cheryl Shoaf. Treasurer; Roberta Wolf, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Mr. Durbin as our class sponsor. Beginning our Junior year, we lost Roberta Wolf, Janet Lew'is, and Betty Donley, and we gained Elizabeth Peverly. The officers that year were: Dixie Wilson, President; Sherrilyn Clark, Vice-President; Barbara Allen, Secretary; Cheryl Shoaf, Treasurer; and Mr. Hudson as sponsor. Thus, in our graduating class of 1963, we have a total of twenty; we lost Irene King, Paul Ridinger, and Elizabeth Peverly, leaving our graduates to be: Barbara Allen, Larry Baird, Forrest Chism as President, Kay Bennington, Sherrilyn Clark as Secretary, Carol Erickson, Don Frye, Ron Frye, George Henderson, John Henderson, Tom Kern, Barbara Lacey, Earl Plotner, Jim Poole, Karen Satterfield, Cheryl Shoaf as Treasurer, Sara Sue Sy as Vice-President, Dona Unwiller, Bob Walton, and Dixie Wilson, Mr. Hudson is our sponsor. We, as awhole, are a fun-loving group, and this class of 1963, leaves Homer High School, with many fond memories, and a good future in sight. Class Colors—Green and White Class Motto—’If you want work well done, select a busy man—the other kind has no time. Class Flower—White Carnation Who’s Who Prettiest Hair Prettiest Legs Favorite Teachers Mr. and Miss H.H.S. Best Athlete Prettiest Hands Best Figure Best Dressed Most Conceited Prettiest Eyes Prettiest Teeth Prettiest Smile Prettiest Girl and Handsomest Boy Cutest Girl and Cutest Boy Biggest Flirt Best All-around Senior Class Cut-ups Best Dancers Best Couple Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Best Personality Most Polite Friendliest BkuTus'' DrchrrdI -ttiJA '.� September 22 County Tournament at Mahomet 1 Half day—registration 26 GAA Skating Party 4 Labor Day—No school 30 High School group pictures taken 6 FHA Welcoming Party for Freshmen February 14 First football game—Won 36-7 1 Party at Peggy’s after game 16 Boys got Varsity jackets 2 FFA Foundation Awards 17 Seniors got rings and pins 5 Basketball game with Bismark 20 PTA Pot Luck Supper 6 Dismissed at 2:40 21 Football game with Catlin 12 No School! ! 22 Junior Class Scrap Drive 15 Fire Prevention Program 26 Raymond Gordon broke his leg 16 Sweetheart Dance—Don and Sara, King and Queen in football Malinda Brewer and Steve Taylor went to 27 Freshmen Initiation Speech Contest 28 Assembly Program 18 FFA Week 29 GAA Breakfast 28 District Tournament Octobe.r Homer 55 ABL 58 4 Annual Bonfire and Snake Dance March 5 HOMECOMING—Won 6-0 1 End of fourth six-weeks Ron and Cheryl, King and Queen 6 Dismissed at 2:40 8 Senior Play tryouts 7 High School Regional Tournament 11 End of first six-weeks 11-12 Freshman-Sophomore Tournament 12 No School!!! 12 Senior Chili Supper 18 First report card 16 IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest 19 Beat Milford 12-6 23 Homerian Bake Sale Tom Kern broke his leg 29-30 Junior Play 26 Beat Jamacia 26-19 April 30 Freshmen DAT Test 1-4 FHA Week 31 Halloween Parade 4 Sherrilyn Clark's accepted at Eastern November First track meet 1 Karen Satterfield was accepted 12 Good Friday—No School to Normal 15 FHA trip to Chicago Sara Sy was accepted to Normal 20 Homerian Bake Sale Cheryl Shoaf was accepted to 23 Track team elected Cheryl Shoaf as Eastern track queen 2 Election of basketball cheerleaders 25 East Central Track Meet—Homer won 5 Sophomores took tests FHA Tall-Short hop 8 Seniors visited Eastern 26 FFA Parent Son Banquet 10 PTA Country Fair and Supper 27 Jamacia Relays 15-16 Senior Play May 17 High School Music Festival 1 Dismissed at 2:40 20 First basketball game 2 Champaign County track meet 21 End of second six-weeks Homer-4th 22-23 Thanksgiving Vacation 3 GAA Slumber Party 26 FHA Initiation 5 High School Spring Concert 30 Darlene Bear received an award 10 Dona Unwiller and Barbara Lacey December enrolled in Beauty School 4 Senior girls took Betty Crocker Test 11 Homerian Dance 5 Dismissed at 2:40 Junior Class car wash 8 Tatler Staff Bake Sale 9 Winter Concert 12 H Club Picnic 13 FHA visited Champaign County Nursing Home 14 Freshmen-Sophomore Invitational 15 Freshmen Skating Party Track Meet 21 High School Christmas Party 16 Athletic Banquet 22 Vacation 17 Awards Day 28 GAA Ice-Skating Party 18 Freshmen Party 31 New Years Eve Party 26 Baccalaureate January 27 High School Graduation 3 Back to school 28-31 Senior Trip 9 Basketball game with ABL—Jamacia tournament 16-18 Semester exams 18 Science Facts and Fun Assembly 1 Alumni Banquet and Dance © ! ! 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