VOLUME 48 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1966 HOMER HIGH SCHOOL HOMER, ILLINOIS WE THE CLASS OF 1966, DEDICATE THIS YEARBOOK TO THE AMERICAN FORCES IN SOUTH VIET NAM, AND IN DEEPEST GRATITUDE SAY, THANKYOU.“ ADMINISTRATION - Gerald Compton To the Class of 1966: Congratulations! You have jumped your first big hurdle in life's race. There are many more ahead of you, each one presenting a new and different challenge. Your success and happiness in life may well be measured by how well you clear each of these obstacles. Some hurdles are by-passed or run around; others are kicked and slow us down but in achieving personal satisfaction each contestant must clear every hurdle and sprint gamely for the final line. This is my wish for you! May each one meet all challenges along the track and complete the race with pride and satisfaction of a job well done. TED BEASTALL Boys' Physical Education Algebra I SUSAN DUNCAN English I III U.S. History Social Problems WAYNE BROWN Band GORDON GILLETTE Physics, Algebra II, Practical Math, Advanced Math JANET CORRELL Chorus ROY HELDEBRANDT Agriculture 1, n, in, IV and Biology JETTIE HOCKER Librarian Plane Geometry GERALDINE MARRS Home Economics I n Family Living GENE JONES World History BRUCE MILLER Guidance Counselor Boys' Physical Education RUTH KERR Typing I n Shorthand I n General Business Bookkeeping COOKS Mrs. Florence Wicnke Mrs. Margret White Mrs. Velma Trees Mrs. Alberta Buchanan Mrs. Helen Taylor Mrs. Ida Noel BOOKKEEPER SECRETARY Mary Saterfield Irene King BUS DRIVERS AND JANITORS Charles Wilson A1 Suits Vance Noel Gerald Jones Harry Taylor I Donald P. Allen A shy, silent peace-loving man. F. F.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 1, Rep. 2, Treas. 3, V. P. 4; Homerian Staff-Subscriptions 4; Foot- ball 2, 3. Pamela Jo Baird Love conqures all. F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Reporter 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Sweetheart Queen Canidate4; Homerian Staff-typist 4 Edith Geraldine Bear Blessed are those with the sense of humor. F. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Homerian Staff-Subscriptions. 4. Judith Christine Bear Quiet-unlike most girls. F. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Staff-Subscriptions 4. Homerian Jeffrey Alan Bryan What ever he tackled, he tackled hard. H-Club3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4-V. P. 2,3, Sec. 4; F.S.A. 2,3, 4-Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Jets 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2, 3-Mgr. 4; Band 1,2, 3,4, Chorus 3, 4; Library 4; Student Council 4; Homecoming King Candidate 2, 3,4; Sweetheart King Candi- date 3,4; Jr-Sr Play 4; Homerian Staff 4. Roberta Buchanan With lovely red hair she's an eyeful of sweet- ness, with personality she's completness. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Ass. Treas. 2; Treas. 3, V. P. of Degrees 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4-Camp 3, Treas. 4; Chorus 1,2; Jr-Sr Play 4; Tatler 1, 3, 4;-typist 4; Homerian Staff-Adv. Mgr. 4; Track Queen 3. Susan Bettina Cauaday She may be small, but you know she’s there. F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 4; Cho- rus 1,2,3; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4-typist 4; Homerian Staff-Co Editor 4; Class Treas. 3; Sweetheart Queen Canidate 2; F.S. A. 2; Jr-Sr Play 4; Track Queen 4 Roderick E. Doak Let me have music and I seek no more de- light. F.S. A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Chorus 3, 4; Jr- Student Council 4; Homecoming King Candi- date 4; Jr-Sr Play 4. Robert Dean Frye Give the world your best, and the best will come back to you. H-Club 3,4; F.S.A. 2,3,4-V.P. 4; Student Council 1, 4-Pres. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4-Co Sports Ed. 4; Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4-V. P. 4; Library 2,3, 4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Jr-Sr Play 4; Homerian Staff-Literary Ed. 4. Joe Henderson His only thought is for 3:30. F. F. A. 4; Track 4; H-Club 4; Elizabeth Louise Kenney Boys, boys, you can't live with them and you can't live without them. F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4;Tatler 4; G.A. A. 2, Chorus Rodney Joe Kibler Oh tell me pretty maiden are there any more at home like you? F. F.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 2, Reporter 3, Pi-es. 4;H-Club 3, 4-V.P. 4; Chorus 4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,4; Jr-Sr Play 4; Sweetheart King Candidate 1, 4-King 4; Homerian Staff- Ass. Sports Editor 4. Michael J. Koerner Why let the devil have all the fun. H-Club 2, 3, 4-Bd. of Directors 2, V. P. 3, Pres. 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Football Mgr. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 4; Homecoming King Candidate 1, 4-King 4; Sweetheart King Candi- date 2, 3; Jr-Sr Play 4; Homerian Staff-Sports 4. Effie Jean Lawrence A blush is beautiful, but often inconven- ient. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 4; V. P. of Class 4; Homerian Staff-typist 4. Carolyne Sue Mitchell She is gentle, she is shy, but there is mis- chief in her eye.1' F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Tatler 2,4; F. S.A. 2; Chorus 1,2,; Homecoming Queen Can- didate 1; Homerian Staff-typist 4. Jean Carolyn Poole Born with the gift of laughter. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.S.A. 2, 3,4-Lib. 2,3; Tatler 1,2,3,4-Bus. Mgr. 4, typist 4; Chorus 1,4; Library 3, 4; Homerian Staff-Lit. 4; Jr-Sr Play 4. Ann Mary Trees It's nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Rec. 2, Hist. 3,4;G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4-Treas. 3, Student Council Rep. 4; F.S.A. 2, 3,4-Lib 2,3; Tatler 2,3,4-Ex Ed. 4; Library 2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Class Treas. 1,2,V. P. 3;Homecomign Queen Candi- date 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 4; DAR Winner 4; Homerian Staff-Photographer 4. Scott C. Trees The reason firm, the temperament will, endurance, foresight, strength and skill. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Library 2, 3, 4; Tatler 2, 3- Sports Ed. 4; F.S.A. 2,3,4; Student Council 3, 4-Treas. 3; Class Pres. 1,4; Nat'l Honor Society 4; Homerian Staff-Sports Ed. Sweet- heart King Candidate 3; Homecoming KingCan- didate 4. Connie LaVon Wakefield She is content only with her best endeavor. F. H.A. 1,2,3, 4-V. P. Pub. Rcl. 3, Pres. 4; G. A.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 3; F.S.A. 2; Chorus 1, 2; Tatler 2, 3, 4-Co Ed. 3, Editor 4; Library 2, 3; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Nat'l Honor Society 3,4-Scc. 4; Homerian Staff-Adv. 4; Jr-Sr Play 4. Janice Ann Wakefield You have proved in life's test, that you Janice are one of the best. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4-Pub. Rcl. 4, V.P. of Degrees 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Points 4; Library 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3-V. P. 3; Chorus 1,2,4; F.S.A. 2; Nat'l Honor Society 4; Homerian Staff-Co. Ed. 1st Semester. Cynthia Kaye Wienke Her friends are many, her enemies, are there any? F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1, 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4-Sec. 2, V. P. 3, Pres. 4; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4-Ex. Ed. 3; Junior Varsity B.C. Cheerleader 2; Varsity F. B. Cheerleader 3, 4-Co. Captain 4; Varsity B. B. Cheerleader 3,4-Co. Captain; Homerian Staff- Ass. Adv. E. 4; F.S. A. 2; Homecoming Queen Candi- date 3,4-Queen4; Class V. P. 1; Jr-Sr Play 4. Melissa Gaye Wienke A friend may well be reckoned the master piece of nature. Class Sec. 1; Class Pres. 3; F.S. A. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4-2nd V. P. 2; V. P. 3, Pres. 4, Camp 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Student Council Rep. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Nat'l Honor Society 3,4; Girls State Delegate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3, 4- Queen 4; Junior Varsity B. B. Cheerleader 1,2; Varsity F.B. Cheerleader 3,4-Co. Captain 4; Jr-Sr Play-tickets 4; Sweetheart Dance Committee 1, 3, 4. Brenda Kay Wolf To know her, is to like her. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4-Rep. 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3-2nd V. P. 2, V. P. 3, Tatler 1, 3; F.S. A. 2; Student Council 1,3; Band 1,2,3; Chox-us 1,2; Home- coming Queen Candidate 3; Homerian Staff- Lit. 4; Class Pres. 2. CLASS ROLL Donald Paul Allen Pamela Jo Baird Edith Geraldine Bear Judith Christine Bear Jeffrey Alan Bryan Roberta Buchanan, Treas. Susan Bettina Canaday Roderick Everett Doak Robert Dean Frye Alinda Charlene Grissom Joseph Allen Henderson Elizabeth Louise Kenney Rodney Joe Kibler Michael Joe Koerner, Parlia. Effie Jean Lawrence, V. Pres. David Mickeal Miller Carolyn Sue Mitchell Jean Carolyn Poole Ann Mary Trees Scott Clyde Trees, Pres. Constance LaVon Wakefield, Sec. Janice Ann Wakefield Cynthia Kaye Wienke Melissa Gay Wienke Brenda Kay Wolf CLASS SPONSORS CLASS FLOWERS Mrs. Ruth Kerr and Mr. Gordon Gillette Blue and White Mums CLASS COLORS Blue and White CLASS MOTTO The Woods are lovely, dark, and deep but I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep. JUNIORS Peggy Brown Paula Copass Kathy Crissalle AJ Roger Bogan Georgi Davis Debby Durst Kathy Hopper Neil Houston Pat Hutcherson Tina Kibler Dave Melton Linda Moore Elaine Nale Carl Plotner Lorelei Porter Mike Rechkemmer Lanny Mullis Karen Rechkemmer Jerry Stanfield Jerry Allison Elaine Bell Paula Bertram Ray Compton Melody Cope Steve Doak Don Humphrey Kent Krukewitt Wes King Jackie Melton Anne Humphrey Marilyn Koerner Karen Brewer Jim Knight Linda Hill Carolyn Koerner Danny Mitchell Georgia Taylor Vs vl I Jan Mitchell Peggy Taylor Calvin Griffin Janice Morrison FRESHMEN Marsha Gordon Dick Moore Becky Greer Jim Rogers Vicki Brandon George Hoppe George Lawrence Paul Saupe Nancy Davis Bill Hutcherson Becky Mitchell Kathy Stanley John Erickson Tim Ingram John Stauter Richard Tester Ginney Tracy Jim Strawser Denny Sy Tim Taylor Tom Tyler Sue Wakefield 7 Randy Walters Kirk Webb Candy Wienke Helen Wolf Ralph Whitt Jo Woodside Gary Wright Gary' Zook 'putccte eaden s4 tt uoa FRESHMAN CLASS INITIATION FAVORITES Melissa Bob Mr. Miss H.II.S. Friendliest Best Personality Best All-Around Roberta Mike Cutest Couple Ann Jerry Most Athletic Georgi Scott Best Dressed Ann Scott Most Studious Most Likely to Succeed Roberta, Cindy, Rodney Prettiest Smiles Debby Dave Best Figure Most Manly Physique Prettiest Legs Most Conceited QUEEN c I N V KING M I K E HOMECOMING '(«5 Many miles have passed this year. One of the nicest stops along the path was Home- coming. The students worked hard all Homecoming week to make their class floats the best possible. Homecoming festivities officially started with the Bonfire and Snake Dance on Thursday, October 14. The busy day finally arrived, and the planning of the preceding week began to pay off. A rousing pep assembly, followed by a parade through Homer, boosted every- one’s spirits even more. At 7:45, the Homer Panthers charged on to victory over the Ridge Farm Bulldogs by a score of 20-13. At half-time, the Freshman Class was announced as winners in the float competition. The sophomores were the runners up in the contest. At 10:00 p.m., the dreams of Homecoming became realities. The beautiful decor- ations made it even nicer. Moon River bubbled and sparkled as the Shadows played beautifully in the background. As the evening progressed, the excitement filled the air as everyone waited for the Coronation. Candidates for Homecoming Queen and King were: Ann Trees Bob Frye Connie Wakefield Jeff Bryan Jo Ellen Woodside Rod Doak Cindy Wienke Mike Koe--ner Candy Wienke George Heppe Janice Morrison Steve Doak Elaine Nale Carl Plotner Melissa Wienke Scott Trees The magic hour finally arrived when the clock struck eleven, and Cindy Wienke and ft ke Koerner became our 1965 Homecoming Queen and King. The crowners were Mike Wakefield and Barbara Webb, and the crown bearers were Rosie Gillette and Bobby Clem. Mrs. Kerr, Senior sponsor, was the evening's mistress of cerimonies As all good things must come to a close, the clock struck one and the evening became a memory, and the miles slowly began again. Student Council FHA FFA FSA JETS GAA H-Club Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior SWEETH£flRTl)AJ VC£ Tlie best Sweetheart Dance in a long time—it was a very beautiful evening!!” This was one opinion that summed up a festive dance co-sponsored by the FHA, FFA, and GAA. The musical entertainmentwas provided by the Del Rays who were very popular with the students ana guests. fhe court for the Queen, Melissa Wicnke of the GAA, consisted of Ann Trees, Daisy Buchanan, Barbara Tate, Nancy Davis, Karen Rechkemmer, Rosanne Stauter, and Pam Baird. Rod Kibler, King, had Alan Wienke, Bob Frye, Jeff Bryan, Scott Trees, Dick Moore, Ray Compton, and Lanny Mullis for his attendants. As Mra. Marrs, mistress of ceremonies, announced the royalty, the Del Rays played the theme for the Dance, Love is a Many-Splendored Thing. The gym was gayly decorated in red to accent the Valentine season. A glittering ball hung from the ceiling to give a special effect to the decorations. Everyone vho was fortunate to attend the dance agreed that February 12, 1966, will be a day that will bring back many sweet memories to the Alumni ofHHS. And we have travelled one more mile. JUNIOR-SENIOR PLAY FRANK” Bob Frye ERNESTINE Roberta Buchanan ANNE Debby Durst MOTHER GILBRETir Ann Trees FATHER GILBRETH Rod Doak LILLIAN Cindy Wienke MARTHA” Connie Wakefield JACKIE Susan Canaday BILL Rodney Kibler FRED Jeff Bryan DAN” Jerry Krugh MISS BRILL Barb Tate DR. BURTON Lanny Mullis MRS. FITZGERAUD' Jean Poole LARRY Scott Trees MOMENTS TO -REMEMBER The Wolford Hotel in Danville was the setting for the first Prom for Homer High in several years. The Junior Class (67) was responsible for this wonderful gift to the Seniors. The Prom was a result of several circumstances which most students feared would come about. After the question of class trips was decided, and the Board announced that it was illegal to permit them in association with the school, the Juniors decided to hold a Prom. The date of May 20 was set and everyone bought formal wear for the big occasion. Mr. Mel Root, fox-mer principal, coach, and teacher, spoke to the assembled students and guests. A hatchet oration and a look into the futui'e lives of the Seniors provided many laughs for everyone. The Impalas from Monticello Beach, Indiana, provided swinging entertainment that pleased everyone (even the people over 50!). This whole affair lasted til about 12:30 a.m., but this was certainly not the end of the evening for most of the guests. Most of the students proceeded to the Champaign YMCA for swimming and dancing until 5:30 a.m. From there, the party went to Uncle John's Pancake House for some well seasoned pancakes. Around 7:30 a.m., most people were home or near home. Thus ended one night that will never be forgotten by the Class of 1966. Thanks vei’y much, Juniors! 1966 CALENDER AUGUST 31 Half day of school SEPTEMBER 1 First day of school 7 Seniors got their rings 21-22 Freshmen Orientation 24 Catlin at Homer 27 J; V. FB game, Catlin here OCTOBER 1 FB game at Rossville 7 GAA Daddy Date Night 8 ABLv. Homer, there 14 Bonfire Snake Dance 15 HOMECOMING FB game, Ridge Fai’m, 22 FB, Milford, here 26 Air Force Test for Seniors NOVEMBER 1 Advertising Staff went out 13 ACT Tests for Seniors at the U of I 16 FHA Style Show 19 Pam got her diamond 20 Student Council Dist, Convention 23 First BB, Villa Grove, here 25-26 Thanksgiving Vacation, No School! 30 BB game at Jamaica DECEMBER 3 BB game, Catlin, here 7 BB game, Rossville, here Betty Crocker Test to Senior girls 10 BB game at Young America 12 Winter Conceit 14 East Lynn, here 17 BB game with Kansas, here 22 Christmas Vacation begins 30 BB game at Uni High JUNE JANUARY I New Year's Day 3 School reconvenes 4, 5.. 7, 8, Jamaica Tourney II BB game at Brocton 12-14 Semesters 14 BB at ABL 15 Senior Class Party 18 BB game at Fisher 20-22 County BB Tourney 25 Ridgefarm, here 28 Uni High, here FEBRUARY 4 BB with Bismarck, here 8 St. Joe-Ogden, there 11 DAR-SAR Banquet BB game at Chrisman jiere 12 Sweetheart Dance 15 BB game, Jamaica, here 18 BB game at Armstrong 23-25 District Tourney at Homer MARCH 7, 8,10,11, Frosh-Soph Tourney 12 State Music Contest APRIL 1 Junior-Senior Play 2 Inter School Dance 9 Paris Relays 15 National Honor Society Ceremony 20 Rossville at Homer, Track 21 Track meet at Catlin 29-30 Student Council Convention 29 GAA Campout MAY 6 FHA Mother Daughter Tea 10 GAA Mother Daughter Banquet 23 High School Athletic Banquet 20 PROM 24 Spring Concert 25 Honors Day 28 Alumni Banquet 29 Baccalaureate 2 GRADUATION 3-7 MAI TAI FOR THE SENIORS ORGANIZATIONS 'l zn4£ t %£ - ' s4t6ietic s4teoc Atio i CLOCKWISE-P. King, V. Brandon, J. Wolf, C. Keorner, P. Taylor, K. Reeh- kemmer, R. Stauter, D. Buchanan, J. Melton, M. Keorner, H. Wolf J. Woodside, J. Morrison, B. Wolf, C. Wakefield, S. Wakefield G. Taylor,B. Mechtly-Sponsor, M. Wienke-Pres., G. Davis-V.Pres D. Durst-2nd V.Pres, S. Canaday-Sec., R. Buchanan-Treas., P. Baird-Rep.,T. Kibler-Ch.of Points, K. Brewer-Pub.Rel., A. Trees- St. Council Rep., K. Stanely, M. Cope, G. Tracy, C. Wienke, N. Davis, M. Gordon, B. Strawser, J. Poole, C. Wienke, P. Bertram L. PorterC. Martins, L. Moore, S. Allison, B. Tate, P. Brown .-eft row- J. Krugh, J. Knight, G. Heppe, L. Mullis-Board of Director, C. Griffin, J. Stanfield, W. King Right row- C.Plotner, J. Bryan, R. Whitt, D. Wolf-Board of Director, S. Doak, B. Frye, D. Melton Middle row-D. Copc-Sec-Treas., M. Kcorner-Pres., R. Kibler-V. Pres., Mr. Miller-Sponsor Band Officers President- C. Wienke V. President- P. Brown Secretary- K. Rechkemmer Librarians- J. Woodside M. Gordon J. Krugh S. Doak CHORUS First row- L. Moore, H. Wolf, J. Woodside, C. Koerner, J. Melton, E. Nale Second row-Mrs. Correll, G. Tracy, J. Wolf, V. Brandon, P. Taylor, K. Rech- kemmer, J. Morrison, M. Wienke Third row- M. Gordon, B. Greer, J. Poole, S. Wakefield, S, Allison, P. Brown, K. Stanley, N. Davis Fourth row-G. Taylor, C. Wienke, M. Koerner, K. Brewer, C. Wienke R. Stauter. G. Davis, B. Tate, D. Buchanan Fifth row- J. Stauter, G. Wright, L. Mullis, A. Wienke, R. Kibler, D. Wolf N. Houston, R. Whitt Sixth row- R. Bonesteel, E. Erickson, M. Rechkemmer, D. Melton, S. Doak, R. Doak, J. Bryan, B. Hutcherson, G. Zook Chorus Officers President- R, Stauter Secretary- B. Tate Librarians-J. Wolf J. Morrison First row-L. Moore, J. Woodside, H. Wolf, J. Walters, D. Moore, C. Wienke, L. Edwards, P. Bertram, P. Brown Second row-P. Baird, P. Taylor, C. Wienke, S. Wakefield, A. Wienke, S. Doak, J. Stauter, T. Kibler, G. Taylor, V. Branclon, K. Rechkenimer, J. Hopper Third row-P. Messman, E. Gunsclman, R. Doak, M. Gordon, G. Wright, B. Strawser, P. Saupe, C. Doak, J. Bryan J. Krugh, D. Kern, J. Morgan, D. Cope, R. Walters Fourth row-G. Bell, W. Brown-Director, S. Wakefield, T. Tyler ■Bk v i First row- L. Porter, A. Humphrey, P. Baird, D. Durst Second row-M. Wienke-St. Co. Rep., A. Trees-Hist., K. Rechkemmer-V. P. Rec., K. Brewer-V.P. Proj., G. Davis- Treas., C. Wakefield-Pres., B. Tate-V.Pres., R. Buchanan-V. P. Degrees., R. Stauter-V. P. Pub. Rel., D. Buchanan-2nd V.Pres., J. Morrison-Ass. Treas. [Third row Mrs. Marrs-Sponsor, E. Bell, L. Hill, J. Bear, J. Bear, C. Martins, L. Moore, S. Allison, C. Wienke, M. Gordon, G. Tracy, J. Melton, M. Cope, B. Kenney, C. Mitchell, J. Mitchell, K. Stanley, P. Brown J. Poole, C. Wienke [Fourth row-G. Taylor, B. Stawser, T. Kibler, P. Bertram, J. Woodside, H. Wolf, P. Hutcherson, K. Crisalle, M. Koerner, P. Taylor, C. Koerner S. Canaday Absent- E. Lawrence-Sec. 'putcvie 'P wtt ui s4 tteraxi First row- K. Krukewitt-Treas., J. Bryan-Sec., A. Wienke-Rep., R. Kibler-Pres., D. Allen-V. Pres., J. Knight-Sent. Second row-G. Morre, J. Allison, N. Houston, C. Griffin, T. Taylor, M. Koerner, C. Plotner, D. Miller, Mr. Helebrant-Sponsor Studeat First row- Bob Frye- Pres., Mike Rechkemmer- Vice Pres., Janice Morrison- Sec., Jerry Krugh- Treas. Second row-Melissa Wienke, Scott Trees, Rodney Kibler, Jo Woodside, Ann Trees Third row- Barbara Tate, Rod Doak, Jeff Bryan B. Frye-V. Pres., J. Krugh-Pres. First row- G. Davis, C. Wakefield-Sec., B. Tate-Treas., M. Wienke Second row-S. Trees, A. Trees, P. Brown, K. Brewer, J. Morrison, K. Krukewit NATIONAL Wnorsociitv ?tatio uit “ilfotuyi Society First row- K. Krukewitt, J. Poole-Typist, A. Trees-Ex. Ed., G. Davis-Co-Ed., Mrs. Kerr-Sponsor, C. Wakefield-Ed., K. Brewer-Bus. Ed.,S. Trees-Sports Ed., R. Compton-Sports Ed., B. Frye-Typist, D. Mitchell Second row-R. Walters, J. Krugh, K. Stanley, H. Wolf, J. Woodside, J. Mor- lison, S. Allison, C. Wienke, M. Wienke, C. Koerner, P. Taylor, P. Bertram, V. Brandon, J. Wolf, N. Davis, D. Moore Third row- G. Wright, S. Canaday-Typist, B. Tate, R. Buchanan-Typist, C. Mitchell-Typist, B. Kenney, C. Wienke, P. Hutcherson, K. Crisalle, K. Hopper, K. Rechkemmer, J. Stauter 'tyean oo£ Sta Co-Editors-M. Wienke, S. Canaday; Advertising-R. Buchanan, C. Wienke, C. Wakefield, J. Bryan; Subscriptions-J. Bear, J. Bear, D. Allen, R. Kibler; Posters-B. Kenney, A. Grissom: Sports-S. Trees, R. Kibler, M. Koerner, D, Miller; Literary-B. Frye, J. Poole, R. Doak, B. Wolf; Typist-P. Baird, C. Mitchell, E. Lawrence; Photography-A. Trees Sci tce First row- A. Trees, J. Poole, H. Wolf, J. Woodside-Sec., D. Buchanan, B. Stawser, K. Hopper, P. Bertram-Treas; 2nd Semester Second row-B. Frye-V. Pres., S. Trees, R. Doak, W. King, S. Doak-Tres; 1st Semester, R. Compton, C. Griffin, D. Mitchell Third row-J. Krugh-Lib.-Rep., J. Knight, E. Erickson, M. Rechkcmmer, J. 3ryan-Pres., K. Krukewitt, Mr. Gillette-Sponsor First row- J. Hocker-Sponsor, M. Wienke, K. Hopper, B. Tate, G. Davis Second row-B. Frye, S. Wakefield, A. Trees, G. Wright, S. Trees, J. Bryan, J. Poole, P. Brown, M. Rechkemmer, K, Krukewitt, R. Compton First Row-T. Tyler, J. Strawser, R, Bonesteel, R. Walters, D. Moore, J. Stauter, P. Saupe Second Row-M. Koerner, K. Webb, J. Allison, J. Knight, D. Wolf, J. Bryan, R. Bogan, C. Plotner, R. Whitt Third Row-Coach Nabors, J. Krugh, E. Erickson, C. Griffin, R. Kibler, W. King, D. Melton, S. Doak, J. Stanfield, G. Heppe, Coach Miller CINDY WIENKE DAISY BUCHANAN BARBARA TATE MELISSA WIENKE ANN TREES KAREN BREWER DEBBY DURST The Panthers traveled to Bismarck for their first game with the hope of extending Bismarck's lengthy losing streak, but Bismarck had different ideas upsetting the Panthers 19-6 for Bismarck's first victory ever. Jerry Krugh passed to Wes King for Homer's only touchdown. Next Friday, the Panthers hosted a fine Catlin Team which was dominated by the Reed twins win their victory over Homer 27-6. Homer's lonely touchdown came in the final quarter on a five yard run around right end by Jerry Krugh. Homer was still looking for its first victory when it traveled to Rossville, but the Bobcats ended the search with an 18-0 win over the Panthers. It was a different story to following day when the Junior Varsity upset a Newman team 24-0, For the first time in many years the Panthers fell to their biggest rival ABL. Martinie proved too much for the Panthers scoring all of ABL's points in their 27-0 rout of Homer. THEN CAME HOMECOMING WITH THE PANTHERS FACING AN EQUALLY WINLESS RIDGEFARM TEAM. JEFF BRYAN SCORED HOMER'S FIRST T.D. ON A FIVE YARD PLUNGE THROUGH THE UNE IN THE SECOND QUARTER. ROGER BOGAN KICKED FOR THE EXTRA POINT. AGAIN IN THE THIRD QUARTER JERRY KRUGH CARRIED AROUND THE END FOR A T.D. AND ROGER ADDED THE EXTRA POINT. JERRY SCORED THE FINAL T. D. IN THE FOURTH QUARTER TO GIVE THE PANTHERS A 20-13 VICTORY FOR THEIR FIRST WIN. Unfortunately, this is where the good ends and the bad begins again. The following Friday Milford bombed the Panthers 20-6 with Jerry Krugh getting the only Homer T.D. on a run around left end. Homer's familiar six points wasn't quite cnought to defeat a determined Jamaica team as the Cardinal poured on thirty-three points to slaughter the Panthers. The only Panther T. D. came on a 20 yard run by Wes King. The season ended with a game no one was looking forward to except St. Joe-Ogden. It was no surprise when the Spartans won 54-0 over the Panthers. This was the final to the 65 football season. SPECIAL MENTION FIRST TEAM-ALL E. C.C. DEFENSIVE-SAFETY SPECIAL MENTION ALL E.C.C. GUARD ALL E.C.C. CENTER SPECIAL MENTION ALL E.C.C. FULLBACK JIM KNIGHT WES KING Honorable Mention All E.E.C. JERRY KRUGH Special Mention All E.E.C. Maybe next year! Nevertheless, our Panthers posted a good record, for Homer at least, with six wins to go with fifteen losses. Many of our games were lost and won by narrow margins. Everyone was fairly optimistic after our first vic- tory in the first game of the season over the Villa Grove Blue Devils. It wasn't long though before we started feeling the pangs of defeat-the second game at Ja- maica. The Reed team (Catlin) were our next victorious opponent. Then there was Rossville who just couldn't lose in their new gym. In old gyms-Young Amer- ica's-we put on agood show to beat the Eagles. I'm afraid I'm contradicting my- self when I say that East Lynn beat us in there cracker box, and who will ever for- get that last minute shot from the top of the backboard that led us to victory over Kansas. Remember the Jamaica tournament? We darn near upset the champs- Ridgefarm. Next year we just have to clobber those three little pip-squeak towns down south whose names begin with A,B, andL. Our Panthers posted an impres- sive victory over Fisher just before the county tournament. Our last victory came at the expense of Ridgefarm. The low-lights of the year were the St. Joe and Armstrong games. Both teams were awfully close to a three figure number at the Seriously though, our team was a very young one, mostly sophomores and jun- iors. Bob Frye, the lone senior, will lie the only man not returning next year. In 66 - 67 , we'llallbe looking for a reversal of this year's record. Good Luck Homer High School!!!!!!!!! end of the games. ✓ DAISY BUCHANAN KAREN BREWER CINDY WIENKE MELISSA WIENKE DEBBY DURST MARILYN KOERNER KAREN RECHKEMMER VICKI BRANDON JUDY WOLF Like football and basketball we see a bright future. This year the track team loses only two Seniors, Jeff Bryan and Rod Kibler. Since the loss of Senior is small and like football we have a good young squad to takeover. With nine re- turining lettermen and a good group of boys anchoring. Homer will be a team to rechon with in the forthcoming season. This year we saw only one freshman win a varsity letter. Ralph Whitt was a valuable asset to the team adding depth to the relay team as well as being a fine dash man. accaC wie te @o tune tce tte tt Valedictorian - Scott Trees American Legion Awards Melissa Wienke-Bob Frye Co-Salutatorians Brenda Wolf-Bob Frye RNOTHER CHAPTER Bank Scholarship Bob Frye The fall of 1963 marked a year in the history of Homer High School because the Claris of 1966 made its bebut into the poison ivy hall of Homer High School. Twenty-two greenies, began their unforgettable and unquenchable thirst for liquor, rather ed- ucation They included Don Allen, Pam Baird, Brenda Ball, Jerrie Bear, Judy Bear Jeff Bryan, Roberta Buchanan, Susan Canaday, Rod Doak, Bob Frye, Rodney Kibler, Mike Keorner, Effie Lawrence, Carolyn Mitchell, JimNale, Jean Poole, Ann Trees, Scott Trees, Connie Wakefield, Janice Wakefield, CindyWienke, and Melissa Wienke. After the first year, we had lost one from the charter group of couragouse students. Our sophomore year saw three more students added to our role. They were Betty Kenney, Gaiy Roberson, and Steve Vergara. Our Junior year saw Steve Vergara and Gary Roberson leave, but we gained Joe Henderson and Mary Lou Tiffin. The year when we reached the pinnacle of our success, we lost Mary Lou Tiffin. We gained and lost Bob Joseph, and we also lost Jim Nale, Joe Henderson graduated at Semester break and Janice Wakefield left us to further her education at DJC. We say this was our pinnacle of success because we had a Prom and a Class Trip. Another tidbit of history that must be included is that Ann Trees did not miss one day of school since the sixth grade. The Class of 1966 proceeded to close its high school days with Baccalaureate on May 29. Reverend Paul Holland spoke on the topic, Why Be Honest. His speech made a lasting impression on the class. May 31 was the last day of school for us, and it ended with semesters exams, of all things. The big night was June 2 when we, the Class of 1966, receiv’d our diplomas and our high school years came to and end. Doctor James Hine spoke to us on the topic The Best Years of Your Life. He challenged us to malic each day and each year the best of our life. Though we are no longer an active part of Homer High, the Memories we have and the acts which we did have made us a permanent part of our high school. No one can take from us the four years we were members of Homer High. And so Ilomcr High, we bid our farewell adieu to the warden, guards and fellow in- mates. We served four years, but they certainly weren't long. As a matter of fact, they were awfully short. Good luck, kids! We, the graduating Seniors of 1966, wish you much fun and success in IRIS. TiJciC We, the Class of 66 , do declare this to be our last will and testament hoping that it will be of help to those poor souls we leave behind. We, the Senior Class, being of questioned mentality, do hereby will and bequeath to the underclassmen of Homer High School our ability to have a Prom and a class trip in the same year. I, Don Allen, will my FFA jacket to Jerry Allison in case Jerry's wears out. I, Jeff Bryan, will my pole-vaulting ability to Eric Erickson and Dave Kern. Upsy dassy, boys! I, Rod Doak, will my ability to get out of study halls to any underclassmen who has the ability to avoid study hall teachers. I, Bob Frye, will my headaches from Senior candy sales to anyone foolish enough to take on the job. I, Rodney Kibler, will my love of horses and anything Western to Pat King. Keep'em well gi-oomed Pat. I, Mike Koerner, will my chair in the boiler room to Randy Walters. Keep that fire going, Randy. I, Scott Trees, will my green thumb to Calvin Griffin, who has enough of them already. I, Dave Miller, will my love of P.E. to Gary Wright. Ixive those fun runs. , huh Gary? I, Joe Henderson, will my mechanical mind to Carl Plotner. Keep that baby tuned up Carl. I, Pam Bail’d, will my naturally blond hair to Debby Durst. Only our hair- dresser realy knows, Debby! I, Roberta Buchanan, will my ability to mix up words. IF Dad lets YOU GO, Bertha! to the cast of next year's play. I, Susan Canaday, will My ability to keep my composure during class meetings to any underclassman who sympathizes with minority causes. I, Betty Kenney, will my ability to to get into embarrassing situations to Linda Moore. Remember, Fools rush in where---------------------- I, Jean Poole, will my soprano voice to Lanny Mullis. Twang, Lanny, twang!! !! 1, Ann t rees, will my physical education talents to Linda Hill. Cadence, count, exercise, Linda. I, Connie Wakefield, willmy organizational talents to nextyear's TATLER editor Georgi Davis. Meet those deadlines, Georgi. I, Janice Wakefield, will my left over semester of high school to anyone who needs it next year to get all their credits. I, Effie Lawrence, will my bashfulness to Carolyn Koerner. I, Cindy Wienke, will My giggles to Kathy Crisalle. We don't giggle that much do we Kathy? Tee-hee-hee!!!!!!!!!! I, Melissa Wienke, will my ability to make it through your Senior year in one piece to Jerry Krugh. You'll use an awful ict of tape, Jerry. I, BrendaWolf, wi 11 my contact len'cs to Dave Melton who Loses his all the time. I, Charlene Grissom, will my love of English IV to a poor unsuspecting Junior. I warned You. Ye, the Senior Class, will our intelligence, charm, wittiness, and modesty to all the underclassmen. BEFORE AFTEft SALOb COMPLIMENTS OF Havard's Homer, Illinois Wishes Dr. J. E. Erickson Homer, Illinois Congrab t ions C Lass Of ( (y Sears Roebuck Company 322 North Hickory Champaign, Illinois 352-6531 6J RdBESOltl'S SkOlUi® Champaign's Largest... 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