Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1968 volume:

Volume 50 Anniversary Edition HOMER HIGH SCHOOL Homer, Illinois 1918 - 1968 HOMERIAN Miss Jettie Hocker Dedication To our Sponsor, We, the Class of 1968, dedicate this Homerian as a token of appreciation for her con- tinued interest and patience in our behalf. JERRY LYNN ALLISON “Men of few words are the best men.” FFA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3; V-Pres. 4; H-Club 4; FSA-Jets 1; Homerian Staff 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2. MARIE ELAINE BELL “Quiet, modest, perfectly true, she’s all this and more too.' FHA 1,2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4. PAULA JEAN BERTRAM “If there’s a flute in heaven, she’ll play one.” FHA 1,2,3,4; Standings Degrees Committee 2; Historian 3; V-Pres. of Public Relations 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FSA-Jets 2,3,4; Treasurer 2; Reporter 4; Honor Society 4; Librarian 3,4; Tatler 1,2,3,4; Homerian-Subscrip- tions 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 4; Pantherette 3. v 6 RAY ALLEN COMPTON “My mind is already made up, don’t confuse me with the facts.” H-Club 3,4; V-Pres. 4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3.4; V-Pres. 4; Student Council 4; Librarian 2.3,4; Tatler 2,3,4; Sports Editor 2,3,4; Homerian-Sports Editor 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2,4; Homecoming King Cand. 4; Sweetheart King Cand. 2; SAR 4; Class President 3. KAREN SUE BREWER “I ought to have my own way in everything and What’s more I will!” FHA 1,2,3,4; V-Pres. of Projects 2; V-Pres. 3; Student Council Rep. 4: GAA 1,2,3,4; President 4; Student Council 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council Rep. 3;Treasurer 4; Librarian 4; Tatler 2,3,4; Assist. Bus. Manager 2; Business Manager 3; Homerian-Literary Co-Editor— Advertising Com. 4; Pantherette 2; Cheerleader; Jr. Var. B.B. 1; Varsity F.B. 3,4; Varsity B.B. 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4; Sweetheart Cand. 1,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Class President 1; Class V-President 3. BERYL BUCHANAN “A wedding ring my not be as tight as a tourniquet, but it certainly stops the wearer’s circulation.” FHA 1,2,3,4; V-Pres. of Projects 1,3; 2nd V-Pres. 2,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Public Relations 3; 2nd V-Pres. 4; FSA-Jets 2,3,4;Treasurer4;Student Council 1; Honor Society 3,4; V-Pres. 4; Tatler 3,4; Homerian -Co- Editor 4; Cheerleader: Jr. Var. B.B. 1: Varsity 2,3,4; Captain 3,4; Home- coming Queen Cand. 4; Sweetheart Queen Cand. I; Chorus 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 4. 7 MELODY KAY COPE “I’m not hard of hearing—I’m ignoring you.” FHA 1,2,3,4; V-Pres. of Projects 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; Li- brarian 3,4; Tatler 2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4; Sweetheart Queen Candi- date 3: Chorus 1,2. CALVIN LEE GRIFFIN “With me, a change of trouble is as good as a vacation.” FFA 2,3,4; President 4; H-Club 2,3,4; Board of Directors 3,4; Librarian 2,3,4; Tatler 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1, 2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4. STEPHEN WILLIAM DOAK “He loves to dance, he loves to play; He loves to work, sometimes, they say.” FFA 2,3,4; Sentinel 4; H-Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; FSA-Jets 2, 3; Tatler 2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. 8 ANN MARIE HUMPHREY “She is gentle, she is shy, but there’s mischief in her eye. FHA 2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4. DONALD MELVIN HUMPHREY “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” H-Club 4; Homerian Staff 4; Football 1,4; Basketball 1,3; Homecoming King Candidate 1; Class President 2; Class V-Pres. 4. WESLEY ALAN KING “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” H-Club 1,2,3,4; V-Pres. 3; President 4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3,4; Tatler 3,4; Sports Editor 4; Homerian Staff 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Sweetheart King Candidate 3. 9 JAMES ARLIN KNIGHT. JR. “All the world loves a lover.” FFA 1,2,3,4; H-Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; Li- brarian 1,2,3,4; Homerian Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Sweet- heart King 4; Class V-Pres. 2. CAROLYN KOERNER “She is careless, happy, and full of fun.” FHA 1,2,3,4;GAA 1,2,3,4; Tatler 1,2,3,4; Homerian—Subscriptions- Advertising Committee 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Junior-Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1,2,3. 1 MARILYN KOERNER “My love has my heart, and I have his.” FHA 1,2,3,4; 2nd V-Pres. 3; Secretary 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Sporthead 3; Homerian-Photographer—Advertising Com. 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Cheer- leader; JV B.B. 1,2; Varsity 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Class 2nd V-Pres. 2; Class Treasurer 3. 10 JAMES KENT KRUKEWITT “As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living.” FFA 1,2,3; Treasurer 2; V-Pres. 3; H-Club 3,4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 3,4; 2nd V-Pres. 3; President 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Tatler 2,4;Homerian Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4; Assist. Stage Mgr. 3; Stage Mgr. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Home- coming King Candidate 4; Sweetheart King Candidate 4; DeKalb Award 3; Pioneer Corn Award 3. JACQUELYN JO ANN MELTON “1 have often regretted my speech, never my silence.” FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Homerian-Subscriptions 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1; Chorus 1,2,3; Class Secretary 2. DANNY LEE MITCHELL “He’s not exactly polished, but he’s awfully slippery.” H-Club 2,3,4; FSA-Jets 1,2,3,4; V-Pres. 1,3; Student Council 4; Tatler 2,3.4; Football 1,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Homecoming King Can- didate 2. KAREN MARIE RECHKEMMER “There’s nothing more silly than a silly laugh.” FHA 1,2,3.4; V-Pres. of Recreation 2; V-Pres. of Degrees 3; V-Pres. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Tatler 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor 3; Editor 4; Homerian-Co-Ed- itor 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Cheerleader; JV B.B. 2; Varsity 3,4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1; Secretary 2; V-Pres. 3; President 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 3. BEVERLY JAN MITCHELL “She came to school just to get the general idea of things.” FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; Tatler 1; Homerian Staff 4; Chorus 1. JANICE ELAINE MORRISON “She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought.” FHA 1,2,3,4: Assist. Treasurer 2; Treasurer 3; President 4; Section 2nd V-Pres. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; V-Pres. 4; Student Council 1,2,3, 4; Secretary 2; V-Pres. 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Student Council Rep. 4; Tatler 2,3,4; Assist. Business Mgr. 3; Business Mgr. 4; Homerian-Advertising Com.-Lit. Co-Editor 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Home- coming Queen Candidate 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Librarian I; Secretary 2; V-Pres. 3; Girl State Rep. 3; DAR 4. 12 JERRY LEWIS STANFIELD “Greatness is not determined by size, but it helps.” FFA 3,4; Student Council Rep. 4; H-Club 2,3,4; Board of Directors 3, 4; Tatler 4; Homerian Staff 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Track 1, 3,4. STEPHEN FREDRICK RHODES “Every class has their goof ball, but he’s our golf ball.” Transferred from Rantoul High School Junior year; FSA-Jets 3,4; Presi- dent 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Librarian 4; Homerian Business Ad- vertising Mgr. 4; Basketball 3; Track 3;Class V-Pres. 4. DIANE MILDRED SCOTT “A good disposition is more valuable than gold.” GAA 1,2,3,4; Public Relations Chairman 4; Honor Society 4; Tatler 4; Homerian Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. 13 GEORGI ELAINE TAYLOR “From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.” FHA 1,2,3,4; Public Relations Committee 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Tatler 2,3,4; Homerian—Photographer-Advertising Com. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. PEGGY JEANE TAYLOR Lead me not into temptation; just show me where it is.” FHA 1,2,3,4; Standing Degrees Com. 3; V-Pres. of Recrea- tion 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Tatler 1,2,3,4; Homerian-Advertising Com. 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 2; Class 2nd V-Pres. 3; Class President 4. CLASS MOTTO “We Have Opened the Door; The World Lies Before Us.” CLASS COLORS Maroon and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose SPONSORS Miss Jettie Hocker Mr. Raymond Dunn 14 Sue Allison Don Bennett Ron Bonesteel Vicki Brandon Nancy Davis Marsha Gordon Becky Greer Wilma Hallett George Heppe Bill Hutcherson Tim Ingram David Kern Pat King George Lawrence Malcolm McLane Becky Mitchell Greg Mohr Dick Moore Denny Robards Jim Rogers Paul Saupe Elaine Scott Kathy Stanley John Stauter Jim Strawser Denny Sy Tim Taylor Ginny Tracy Tom Tyler Judy Wolf Jo Woodside Sue Wakefield Randy Walters Kirk Webb Ralph Whitt Candy Wienke Helen Wolf 20 Gary Zook Tliis little piggy stayed home! No Ray, that’s not the way to pucker up! So you want to know the facts, right son?? Would you believe, Homer’s future Bugs BEWARE!! I’ll get my revenge!! Would you believe? They say they aren’t Seniors?!? . immature!! 22 John Allen Tijuana Armes Mark Baird Debbie Bapp Gary Bell Jeff Burton Paul Compton Cliff Doak Lynda Edwards Elaine Gunselman Ann Harris Joe Hopper Sharon Humphrey Jeannine Lutz Mike Meade 24 Marilyn Messman Paul Messman John Morgan Ginger Mott Terry Nale Nancy Rohrscheib Phil Sands Bob Smith Joe Stanfield Becky Strawser Bob Taylor Alice Tester Steve Wakefield Donna Webb 25 Kenny Whitt Janice Baird Jim Baird Alfreda Bear Janice Bell Diane Bolin Rick Bonesteel Sharon Bolt Marvin Cagle Chuck Carter Bruce Cook David Co pass Glenn Couch Rick Cromwell Richard Dalton Danny Gordon 28 Jennifer Greer Merle Griffin Sandra Griffin Art Grissom Theresa Hammel Joe James Mike Jones Debbie Kizer Rick Knight Allen Lawrence Elliott Lewis Pat Martens David Madding Brad Mohr 29 David Morrison Jerry Mullins Cinda Mullis Bonnie Newlin Chris Peak Teresa Pfaab Sandra Reeley Connie Robertson Kathleen Rohl Albert Sapp Cathy Sapp Martin Saupe Barbara Schroeder Cynthia Smith Valeria Smith Lona Stanfield Melinda Tate Caroll Tracey Terry Tyler Jim Umbarger David Wakefield Jim Walters David Webb Neal Webb Anita Wienke Cynthia Wilson Fred Zook 31 Board °f Education EDWARD BRANDON, JR. President DONALD TATE Secretary WESLEY TYLER GHRALD COMPTON RUTH KERR Bachelors Degree from Indiana University Typing I and II Shorthand I and II Bookkeeping GERTRUDE BROWN Bachelors Degree from Illinois State University English II and IV French I and II BRUCE MILLER Masters Degree from University of Illinois Guidance Counselor Boys Physical Education STEPHEN SHAW Bachelors Degree from Eastern Illinois University Chemistry . Physics Practical Math 36 SANDRA HARMON Bachelors Degree from Dubuque University English I and III United States History CAROLE McCREERY Bachelors Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University Chorus ROBERT GILHAUS Bachelors Degree from University of Missouri Drivers Education Boys Physical Education Physical Science QPFIa FK JETTIE HOCKER Bachelors Degree from University of Kentucky Plane Geometry Library 37 BONITA TUGGLE Bachelors Degree from Eastern Illinois University Girls Physical Education GERALDINE MARRS Masters Degree from University of Illinois Home Economics I, II, and III Family Living ELIZABETH BUFFA Bachelors Degree from University of Illinois Algebra I and II Advanced Math WAYNE BROWN Bachelors Degree from American Conservatory of Music Band 38 DEE ANN MONTGOMERY Masters Degree from University of Illinois Sociology World History CHARLES TUGGLE Bachelors Degree from Eastern Illinois University Industrial Arts Boys Physical Education RAYMOND DUNN Bachelors Degree from Wisconsin State University Vocational Agriculture Biology 39 Bookkeeper- Mrs. Virginia Burton Janitors- Secretary Mr. Mrs. Harry Taylor Mrs. Irene King Mr. Mrs. Vance Noel Non-Teaching Personnel i GAA First row: seated, Melinda Tate, Sandra Reeley, Debbie Kizer, Cynthia Wilson, Cynthia Smith Second row: Janice Baird. Anita Wienke. Marilyn Messman Third row: Cinda Mullis, Caroll Tracey, Sue Allison Fourth row: Barbara Schroeder, Pat King, Elaine Gunselman Fifth row: Carolyn Koerner, Georgi Taylor, Paula Bertram Sixth row: Karen Rechkemmer, Marilyn Koerner. Peg Taylor Seventh row: Ginger Mott. Nancy Rohrscheib, Tijuana Armes Eighth row: Ginny Tracy, Marsha Gordon, Lynn Edwards Ninth row: Vicki Bran- don, Donna Webb, Judy Wolf Tenth row: Jeannine Lutz, Wilma Hallett, Becky Mitchell Standing bottom to top, officers: Karen Brewer, President;' Janice Morrison, Vice-President; Daisy Buchanan, 2nd Vice-President; Sue Wakefield, Secretary; Jo Woodside, Treasurer; Helen Wolf, Sporthcad; Candy Wienke, Points Chairman; Elaine Scott. Historian; Diane Scott, Public Rela- tions; Nancy Davis, Student Council; Mrs. Tuggle. Sponsor 42 H-Club Front to back: Wes King President Ray Compton- Vice-Presi- dent Steve Doak Secretary-Trea- surer George Heppe -Student Council Jim Knight-Board of Direc- tors Calvin Griffin Board of Di- rectors Jerry Stanfield Board of Di- rectors Mr. Tuggle-Sponsor First row: Mr. Tuggle. Jim Knight, Calvin Griffin. Wes King Second row: Danny Mitchell. Ray Compton. Kent Krukewitt, Jerry Allison Third row: Steve Doak. Jerry Stanfield, George Heppe Fourth row: Ralph Whitt, Denny Sy. Tim Ingram, Tom Tyler Fifth row: Joe Stanfield, Kenny Whitt, Phil Sands. Tim Taylor Sixth row: Ron Bonesteel, John Stauter, Kirk Webb, Bob Smith 43 Chorus j Seated: Jim Walters. Terry Tyler. Chuck Carter. Dave Webb. Anita Wienke, Becky Greer, Vicki Brandon, Donna Webb. Mar- sha Gordon. Diane Scott Second row: Rick Knight, Sandra Griffin. Bonnie Newlin, Elaine Gunselman, Judy Wolf, Georgi Taylor, Ginny Tracy, Deb- bie Bapp, Helen Wolf, Jeanine Lutz. Karen Brewer. Kathleen Rohl, Tijuana Armes, Janice Baird. Kathy Stanley, Carrol Tracey, Teresa Hammel, Mrs. McCreery. Director Third row: Sharon Bott. Cindy Wilson. Teresa Pfaab, Cynthia Smith. Alfreda Bear, Cindy Mullis. Marilyn Messman, Candy Wienke, Janice Morrison, Melinda Tate. Debbie Kizer, Elaine Scott, Marsha Gordon, Nancy Rohrscheib 44 Band First row: Jo Woodside, Elaine Gunselman, Peggy Taylor, Dick Moore, Mary Compton, Melinda Dodd, Donna Janies, Lynda Edwards, Paula Bertram Second row: Donna Webb, Paul Messman, Connie Robertson, Steve Doak, Janice Bell, Bonnie Newlin, Mike Meade, Dan Gordon, Debbie Kizer, Georgi Taylor, Vicki Brandon, Karen Rechkemmer Third row: Mark McLane, Randy Edwards, Marsha Gordon, Helen Wolf, Martin Saupe, Steve Wakefield, Dave Kern, John Morgan, Randy Walters Standing: Mr. Brown, Director; Terry Tyler, Gary Bell Band Officers Left to right: Karen Rechkemmer President Connie Robertson—Librarian Donna Webb-Secretary Steve Doak-Librarian Debbie Kizer—Librarian Marsha Gordon-Vice-President 45 Student Council Seated: George Heppe. Brad Mohr Standing: Dan Mitchell, 2nd Vice-President; Marilyn Messman, Jo Woodside, Vice-President; Nancy Davis, Treasurer; Candy Wienke, Secretary; Janice Morrison, Kent Krukewitt, President; Ray Compton. Diane Scott, Jerry Stanfield, Karen Brew- er, Mrs. Brown, Sponsor; Mr. Gilpin, Sponsor. 46 Seated: Helen Wolf. Sue Wakefield, Calvin Griffin. Joe Hopper, Paul Messman Standing: Nancy Rohrscheib, Tijuana Armes, Melody Cope. Jo Woodside. Daisy Buchanan. Paula Bertram. Donna Webb, Vicki Brandon, Judy Wolf, Dan Mitchell. Wes King, Ray Compton. Kent Krukewitt, Steve Rhodes, Mike Meade, Paul Compton, Mr. Shaw, Sponsor. FSA - Jets From l_to r: Student Council Representative Dan Mitchell Librarian Melody Cope Public Relations Paula Bertram Sponsor Mr. Shaw Treasurer Daisy Buchanan Vice-President Ray Compton President Steve Rhodes Secretary Wes King 47 Seated, Officers: Melody Cope, Vice-President of Projects; Peg Taylor. Vice-President of Recreation; Helen Wolf, Assistant Treasurer; Nancy Davis, Treasurer; Marilyn Koerner, Secretary; Janice Morrison, President; Karen Rechkemmer. Vice-Presi- dent; Daisy Buchanan, 2nd Vice-President; Karen Brewer, Student Council Representative; Elaine Gunselman, Historian; Paula Bertram, Vice-President of Public Relations; Jo Ellen Woodside, Vice-President of Degrees Second row. Becky Strawser, Alice Tester, Marsha Gordon, Elaine Scott, Ginger Mott, Ginny Tracy, Georgi Taylor, Judy Wolf, Vicki Brandon, Sandy Griffin, Valerie Smith, Cynthia Wilson, Nancy Rohrscheib, Teresa Pfaab Third row: Sharon Humphrey, Sue Allison, Elaine Bell, Ann Humphrey, Cinda Mullis, Candy Wienke, Marilyn Messman. Jen- nifer Greer, Debbie Kizer, Jan Mitchell, Becky Mitchell, Wilma Hallett. Becky Greer, Kathy Stanley, Mrs. Marrs Fourth row: Tijuana Armes, Donna Webb, Janice Bell. Debbie Bapp, Ann Harris, Lynda Edwards, Cynthia Smith, Carolyn Koerner, Jackie Melton, Pat King, Sandy Reeley, Connie Robertson. Alfreda Bear. Jeannine Lutz, Kathleen Rohl. Barbie Schroeder, Caroll Tracey, MelindaTate, Janice Baird, Sharon Bott, Bonnie Newlin, Anita Wienke 48 Bottom row: John Morgan. David Madding. Chris Peak. Jerry Allison. Brad Mohr. Jim Strawser, Marvin Cagle Top row: Mr. Dunn, Sponsor: David Kern, Calvin Griffin. Jim Rogers, John Allen, Tim Taylor, Steve Doak FFA Officers John Morgan Treasurer Jerry Allison Vice-President Calvin Griffin President Mr. Dunn Sponsor Tim Taylor-Secretary John Alien-Reporter Steve Doak Sentinel FFA Tatler Staff Seated from left to right: First row: Nancy Davis. Judy Wolf. Vicki Brandon. Georgi Taylor Second row: Danny Mitchell, Daisy Buchanan, Karen Rechkemmer, Wilma Hallett, Becky Mitchell, Candy Wienke Third row: Paula Bertram. Janice Morrison, Ginny Tracy, Jan Mitchell, Steve Doak Fourth row: Diane Scott, Debbie Kizer, Karen Brewer, Melody Cope, Sue Allison Fifth row: Marilyn Messman, Marsha Gordon, Helen Wolf Standing from left to right: Kent Krukewitt. Bob Smith, Calvin Griffin, Randy Walters, Jeff Burton, Jim Walters, Alfreda Bear, Nancy Rohrscheib, Tijuana Armes, Ginger Mott, Lynda Edwards, Donna Webb, Elaine Scott. Tim Taylor, Debbie Bapp. Jo Woodside, Ann Harris, Wes King, Ray Compton, Kathy Stanley, George Heppe, Mike Meade, Peg Taylor, Carolyn Koerner Seated: Judy Wolf-Ass’t. Editor Karen Rechkemmer-Editor Standing: Ray Compton-Sports Editor Wes King-Sports Editor George Heppe-Sports Editor Janice Morrison-Treasurer Ginny Tracy—Exchange Editor Mrs. Kerr—Sponsor 50 Librarians First row: seated, Marsha Gordon, Candy Wienke, Melody Cope, Paula Bertram, Ann Harris, Kathy Stanley, Vicki Brandon. Judy Wolf, and Helen Wolf Second row: standing. Miss Hocker, Kent Krukewitt. Ray Compton, Jeff Burton, Paul Mess- man, Mike Meade, Bob Smith, Tim Taylor, Calvin Griffin, Lona Stanfield, and Melinda Tate Jeff and Paul make good use of the li- brary. National Honor Society Seated: Kent Krukewitt. Steve Rhodes. Paul Messman, Marsha Gordon, Elaine Scott, Candy Wienke Standing: Nancy Davis, Karen Brewer, Jo Ellen Woodside, Marilyn Messman, Helen Wolf, Diane Scott,Pau- la Bertram. Daisy Buchanan. Mr. Gilpin. Sponsor; Janice Morrison, Sue Wakefield JANICE MORRISON Valedictorian American Legion Award Ray E. Litherland Award D A R KAREN BREWER Salutatorian Honors RAY COMPTON S A R STEVE RHODES DON HUMPHREY Homer Bank Scholarship Lion's Club Scholarship PAULA BERTRAM Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow KENT KRUKEWITT DAISY BUCHANAN American Legion Award Crisco Award 53 Freshman Class Officers Seated: Bonnie Newlin, 2nd Vice-Presi- dent; Melinda Tate. President Standing: Mr. Gilhaus, Sponsor; Jim Um- barger, Treasurer; Mrs. Harmon, Spon- sor; Sharon Bott, Secretary; Brad Mohr. Student Council Representa- tive; Terry Tyler, Vice-President Sophomore Class Officers Seated: Marilyn Messman, Student Coun- cil Representative; Lynda Edwards, Secretary Standing: Mr. Shaw, Sponsor; Mike Meade, Treasurer; Bob Smith. Presi- dent; Mrs. Kerr, Sponsor; Jeff Burton, 2nd Vice-President; Donna Webb, Vice-President 54 Junior Class Officers Sealed: Mrs. Buffa. Sponsor; Jo Wood- side. Secretary; Helen Wolf, 2nd Vice- President Standing: Mr. Tuggle. Sponsor; Mrs. Brown, Sponsor; Candy Wienke. Stu- dent Counc'il Representative; Elaine Scott, Treasurer; George Heppe, Vice- President; Randy Walters, President Senior Class Officers Seated: Miss Hocker, Sponsor: Pep Tay- lor, President; Daisy Buchanan, Trea- surer Standing: Mr. Dunn, Sponsor; Steve Rhodes, Vice-President; Ray Comp- ton, Student Council Representative; Don Humphrey. 2nd Vice-President; Wes King, Secretary Not pictured: Diane Scott, Student Coun- cil Representative 53 The Happen ings August 23 1st day of football practice 8 JV basketball game with Chrisman 28 Senior pictures taken 9 Basketball game with Brocton 29 1st day of school 10-12 Semester Exams 31 FHA Freshmen Welcome Party 12 Basketball game at A.B.L. September 5 GAA Welcome Party End of 1st Semester 6 Senior class rings arrived 15 No school snow 9 Krazy Daze, Senior's Dance 16 Basketball game at Fisher 14 School pictures taken 18-20 County Tournament at Unity 15 Football game at Bismarck 23 Basketball game with Ridgefarm 18 JV football with Jamaica 30 Basketball game with Catlin 21 Homecoming Bonfire and Snake dance February 1 National Honor Society Induction 22 Homecoming game with Catlin We won! 2 Basketball game with Bismarck Sophomore float wins. GAA Chili Supper 23 Homecoming Dance—Congratulations to 6 Basketball game at St. Joe Queen Marilyn and King Brad! 9 DAR-SAR Banquet 25 JV football game with Catlin Basketball game at Chrisman 29 Football game at Rossville 10 Sweetheart Dance Congratulations to October 2 JV football game at Rossville Queen Janice and King Jim 6 Football game at A.B.L. 12 No school. Lincoln's Birthday 7 FHA Section Rally at Fisher 13 JV basketball game at Chrisman 9 JV football game with A.B.L 16 Basketball game at Armstrong 10 GAA Initiation and PSAT tests for 20 Basketball game with Uni-High Juniors 24 Basketball game at Unity 12 No school football game with Ridgefarm 28-1 District Tournament 13 No school 29 Homer beat A.B.L. by “13” points! 16 JV football game at Ridgefarm March 1 Horner beats Ridgefarm-Wins District 20 Football game with Milford 4 Homer beats Danville in Regional 21 GAA Bake Sale 6 Schlarman defeats Homer 23 JV football game at Bismarck 9.12.14 Fr.-Soph. Basketball Tournament Homer 27 Football game with Jamaica-SC Par- got second place ent's Night End of 1st 9 weeks 15 Beginning of 9 weeks 28 SC Meeting at Rantoul 16 State Solo and Ensemble Contest 30 JV football game at Newman 23 FHA Bake Sale 31 FHA Formal Initiation 26 Student Council elections November 3 Football game at St. Joe-Ogden 30 Inter-School Dance 5 Steak supper at Legion for F.B. boys April 1-6 FHA Week 7 GAA Daddy Date Night 4 Track meet at Unity 9 FHA Style Show 5 Jr.-Sr. Play TEN LITTLE INDIANS 11 Sophomore Bake Sale 6 FHA Bake Sale 14 A.B.L. Student Council visited Homer 9 Track meet with A.B.L. and Jamaica 18 Sophomore Bake Sale 10-15 No school Easter Vacation 20 Student Council visited A.B.L. 16 Track meet with Catlin 21 PTA Football Banquet 18 Track meet with St. Joe-Ogden 23-24 No School Thanksgiving Vacation 18-20 Student Council Convention in Chicago 28 Basketball game at Jamaica 20 State Band and Chorus Contest December 2 Basketball game at Georgetown Little State track meet at East Lynn 8 Basketball game at Young America 22-24 ECC Track meet at Catlin and Rossville 12 H.S. Christmas Concert 26 FHA Mother-Daughter Tea 15 Basketball game with Kansas 27 Jamaica Relays 16 Basketball game with East Lynn May 3 County track meet at Unity FHA visited orphanage-Sophomore 7 GAA Mother-Daughter Banquet Bake Sale 10 District track meet at Urbana 18-22 Flu Bug hit Homer 17 Junior-Senior Prom 19 Basketball game with Villa Grove 26 Baccalaureate 23-Jan. 2 Christmas Vacation 28 Graduation 26-29 Basketball Tournament at Monticello 29 Last day of school! January 5 Basketball game at Rossville Although Homecoming was held early this year, the students at Homer High were not caught offguard. Everyone worked hard during Homecoming Week preparing their floats. Homecoming officially began on Thursday night, September 21 st, with the bonfire. Friday, spirit was running high. A pep session followed by the parade of floats and candidates, took place in the afternoon. That night, the Homer Panthers charged on to a 20-0 victory over the Callin Wolverines. The theme of the Sophomore’s winning float, “Panthers Will Raid ’Em,” became a reality. The finale of Homecoming Week was the dance, which started at 8:30 Saturday evening. The “Wonders” provided the mu- sic and completed the “Misty” atmosphere created by blue decorations and a bubbling pool. Excitement was in the air at 10:00 when Mr. Tuggle, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, presented the king and queen candidates. They were: FRESHMEN: Sandy Griffin and Brad Mohr SOPHOMORES: Tijuana Armes and Paul Messman JUNIORS: Judy Wolf and Dick Moore SENIORS: Marilyn Koerner and Jim Knight GAA AND H-CLUB: Janice Morrison and Ray Compton FHA AND FFA: Karen Brewer and Steve Doak FSA-JETS: Daisy Buchanan and Wes King STUDENT COUNCIL: Nancy Davis and Kent Krukewitt The magic moment arrived when Marilyn Koerner and Brad Mohr were crowned Homecoming Queen and King by Georgi Davis and Jerry Krugh. The crown bearers were Bill Fininis and Angel Dable. All in all, the 1967 Homecoming was a big success, as all of those who participated will agree. Homecoming 1967 59 Senior: IT’S A VICTORY Junior: PANTHERS’LL EAT’EM UP Sophomore: PANTHERS WILL HAVE A RAID Freshmen: PANTHERS’LL LICK’EM Jr.-Sr. Play - • Ten Little Indians The Junior-Senior play took on a different air this year as a murder mystery. TEN LITTLE INDIANS, was presented on April 5, 1968. The play, written by Agatha Christie, kept the audience intrigued by its suspenseful drama. The cast includ- ed: George Heppe Rogers, the butler: Carolyn Koerner Mrs. Rogers; Tim Taylor Fred, the boatman; Marilyn Koerner- Vera, the secretary; Jim Knight Philip Lombard; Randy Walters Anthony: Denny Sy Detective Blore; Ralph Whitt Gen- eral McKenzie; Peg Taylor Emily Brent; Ray Compton Sir Lawrence Wargrave, the judge; Paul Saupe- Dr. Armstrong; Mrs. Harmon Director; Daisy Buchanan Student Director; Sue Wakefield Stage Manager. 61 Junior-Senior Prom The Junior-Senior prom was held on May 17, 1968, at the Moose in Champaign. Bob Davis started the banquet by giving the invocation. Following the banquet, Randy Walters, the Junior class president, gave the welcome. Mr. Gilpin, the Master of Ceremonies, then introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. Vern White, of WRLW in Champaign. Karen Rechkemmer and Denny Sy. members of the senior and junior classes then proceeded to “bury the hatchet” with the hatchett orations. The prophecy for the Class of 1968 was read by Randy Walters and George Heppe. Peg Taylor, the president of the senior class, concluded the program by giving the farewell. The dance, which lasted from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.. immediately followed the banquet. The theme was Moonlight and Roses”, and the Soul of Sound provided the music. The Post-Prom activities, which were held at the Urbana Bowl, lasted from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Bowling, pool, dancing, and refreshments were enjoyed by everyone. The Seniors wish to extend a special “thanks” to the Juniors for a wonderful prom. Sweetheart Dance For those people who have never traveled in Europe, this year’s Sweetheart Dance, held on February 10, provided them with an opportunity to visit a Paris cafe. Small tables with red tablecloths surrounded the dance floor, colorful murals cover- ed the walls, and hundreds of mobiles hung from the ceiling. The couples enjoyed dancing to music provided by the Del Rays. Although the dance lasted from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the highlight of the evening came at 9:30 p.m. when Mrs. Kerr, the Mistress of Ceremonies, introduced the royal court. The crowners were Melody Cope and Mike Rechkemmer, Sweet- heart King of 1967. The crown bearers were Rhonda Hillpipre and Brian Taylor. The attendants were: FRESHMEN: Jan Baird and Jim Umbarger SOPHOMORES: Marilyn Messman and Bob Taylor JUNIORS: Becky Greer and Don Bennett The Senior candidates were: Karen Rechkemmer and Jim Knight Janice Morrison and Kent Krukewitt Karen Brewer and Danny Mitchell The big moment finally arrived when Janice Morrison and Jim Knight were crowned queen and king. They led the court in dancing to the theme song, Please Love Me Forever.” The dance was certainly a night to be remembered by all. 66 67 FAVORITE TEACHERS Mrs. Kerr, Mr. Tuggle PRETTIEST EYES Judy Wolf, Jim Knight WITTIEST Carolyn Koerner. John Stauter PRETTIEST SMILES Judy Wolf, Jim Knight MOST MISCHIEVOUS Carolyn Koerner, Steve Doak MOST STUDIOUS MOST LIKELY to SUCCEED Janice Morrison, Steve Rhodes MOST BASHFUL Candy Wienke Calvin Griffin FRIENDLIEST Karen Brewer Ralph Whitt PRETTIEST LEGS Karen Rechkemmer Tim Ingram PRETTIEST HAIR Daisy Buchanan Dan Mitchell MOST POPULAR Marilyn Koerner Jim Knight CHAMPION GRUMBLERS Carolyn Koerner Calvin Griffin 69 BEST FIGURE Daisy Buchanan MOST MANLY PHYSIQUE Ralph Whitt BEST GIRLFRIENDS Peg Taylor Karen Rechkemmer BEST BOYFRIENDS Dan Mitchell Steve Doak MONDAY MORNING DROOPERS Carolyn Koerner Steve Doak MOST CONCEITED Daisy Buchanan Ralph Whitt 70 BEST ALL AROUND Marilyn Koerner Ray Compton BEST DRESSED Nancy Davis Jim Knight CUTEST GIRL HANDSOME BOY Karen Rechkemmer Jim Knight MOST TALKATIVE Paula Bertram Kirk Webb MR. MISS H.H.S. Janice Morrison Kent Krukewitt SENIOR CLASS CUP-UPS Carolyn Koerner Jerry Stanfield 71 Graduation The big night for the Class of’68 was May 28. 1968 Graduation!! As the concert band began Pomp and Circumstance”, at 8:00 p.m.. twenty-six nervous Seniors entered the gym. The Rev- erend Paul Holland gave the invocation, and the welcome was given by Karen Brewer, Salutatorian. Following the band’s presentation of “Colonel Bogy March”, Mr. Clay introduced Dr. Byron T. Kerns, who was the speak- er for the evening. He spoke on “Living with Oneself.” Janice Morrison, Valedictorian, gave the farewell address. Clyde Parliament then presented the American Legion Good Citi- zen Awards to Jancie Morrison and Kent Krukewitt. The concert band, which played Rhythm of the Winds” was followed by Mr. Gilpin who presented the awards. Don Humphrey received the Lions Club Scholarship and Steve Rhodes received the Homer Bank Scholarship. The class of 1968 was then presented to Donald Tate. President of the Board of Education, who gave out the diplomas. The Benediction was given by Reverend Paul Holland, and the band then played the recessional. As the Seniors became official graduates of Homer High School, they were ready to live up to their class motto “We have opened the door; the world lies before us.” 73 74 Senior Class History In the fall of 1964, twenty-eight “better than average” greenies entered the hallowed halls of Homer High School. Although our freshman status proved to be a challenge, we soon fell into swing of things. That year, we gained one new member, Hyde Hayworth, and our officers were: PRESIDENT Karen Brewer VICE-PRESIDENT Jim Knight SECRETARY Melody Cope TREASURER Karen Rechkemmer STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Daisy Buchanan and Janice Morrison Mr. Van der Linden was our sponsor. Our sophomore year found us one year older and one year wiser. It sure was great to be out of the greenie stage!! Although we had one new member, Linda Hill, we lost Hyde Hayworth, Robert Thompson, Connie Smith, and Patti Whitt from our ranks. The courageous leaders of our sophomore class were: PRESIDENT Don Humphrey VICE-PRESIDENT Danny Mitchell 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Marilyn Koerner SECRETARY Jackie Melton TREASURER Peggy Taylor STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Janice Morrison Miss Hocker and Mr. Heldebrandt (bless their souls) dared to be the sponsors of our class and superivsed over our free-for-alls, commonly known as class meetings. Somehow we managed to survive biology hay infusions and dissections, Julius Caesar, and Driver’s Education, as we found ourselves the Jolly Juniors of Homer High School. Most of our time was spent in planning such activities as the Junior-Senior play and the prom. And of course, no H.H.S. Junior class would be complete without the pop machine. Two new members of our class were Diane Scott and Steve Rhodes. Our officers were: PRESIDENT Ray Compton VICE-PRESIDENT Karen Brewer 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Peggy Taylor SECRETARY Karen Rechkemmer TREASURER Marilyn Koerner STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Kent Krukewitt Mr. Dunn joined Miss Hocker as a sponsor of our class. Our senior year officially began on August 29, 1967, and our class rings soon arrived. We pledged ourselves to keeping the freshmen in line, and we kept our promise. Throughout the year, we were occupied with Homecoming preparations, success- ful football and basketball seasons, Homerian deadlines, the Junior-Senior play and Graduation. Although we lost one class- mate, Linda Hill, we still numbered twenty-six able-bodied upperclassmen. The Sophisticated Senior officers were: PRESIDENT Peggy Taylor VICE-PRESIDENT Steve Rhodes 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Don Humphrey SECRETARY Wes King TREASURER Daisy Buchanan STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Diane Scott and Ray Compton Once again our sponsors were Miss Hocker and Mr. Dunn. Looking back on our four years at H.H.S., we find that they were enjoyable, hectic, at times disappointing, and memo- rable. Although we realize we will never be together again as a class, our paths will continue to cross in the future. And so, Homer High School, the Class of 1968 bids you farewell. Jerry Lynn Allison Marie Elaine Bell Paula Jean Bertram Karen Sue Brewer Beryl Buchanan Ray Allen Compton Melody Kay Cope Stephen William Doak Calvin Lee Griffin Ann Marie Humphrey Donald Melvin Humphrey Wesley Alan King James Arlin Knight, Jr. Carolyn Koerner Marilyn Koerner James Kent Krukewitt Jacquelyn JoAnn Melton Beverly Jan Mitchell Danny Lee Mitchell Janice Elaine Morrison Karen Marie Rechkemmer Stephen Frederick Rhodes Diane Mildred Scott Jerry Lewis Stanfield Georgi Elaine Taylor Peggy Jeane Taylor Attended the Homer Schools for all twelve years. 75 Last Will Testament We, the Senior Class of 1968 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 orderly class meetings. This is the only way to get things done. SECOND. We, the Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath to the Junior Class our float building ability. Quality isn’t everything! THIRD. We, the Senior boys of 1968, will and bequeath our immaturity and stubbornness to the Freshman boys. I, JERRY ALLISON, will my driving ability to Marvin Cagle. I, ELAINE BELL, will my noon-hour candy bar to Ginny Tracy. 1, PAULA BERTRAM, will my long phone conversations to anyone who can pay the bill. I, KAREN BREWER, will my natural ability to do push-ups to Tijuana Armes. You've got the build for it, Toni. I, DAISY BUCHANAN, will my One-Eyed Jacks button to Nancy Rohrscheib. Wear it with pride. 1, MELODY COPE, will my desire to wear black hose and white sandals to anyone who likes the combination. 1, RAY COMPTON, will my talent to liven up Advanced Math class to all future math students. I, STEVE DOAK, will my conscientious efforts in typing to Joe Stanfield. Our sympathy is with you, Mrs. Kerr. I, CALVIN GRIFFIN, will my personally autographed chemistry book to Paul Messman. I, ANN HUMPHREY, will my quietness to Kirk Webb. Take advantage of it, Kirk. 1, DON HUMPHREY, will my lively weekends to Paul Saupe. Monday morning comes before you know it, Paul. I, WES KING, will my long legs to Jim Strawser. Try fitting them into a Volkswagen, Jim. I, CAROLYN KOERNER, will my sandals to Helen Wolf. Watch out for frost bitten toes. I, MARILYN KOERNER, will my ability to stick with one guy for four years to Becky Mitchell. Don’t love ’em and leave ’em. I, KENT KRUKEW1TT, will two dozen freckles to Denny Sy. A few more won’t hurt, Denny. I, JIM KNIGHT, will my “Casinova” qualities to anyone who can handle them. I, JACKIE MELTON, will my dancing abilities to Marsha Gordon. It helps you keep physically fit. I, JAN MITCHELL, will my ability to miss as many school days as possible to Willi Hallett. You’ve got a good start now. I, DANNY MITCHELL, will my ability to be late for English to George Lawrence. Those first few minutes aren’t worth it, anyway. I, JANICE MORRISON, will my noon-hour corner in the Candy Room to Elaine Scott. Don’t talk too much, Elaine. I, KAREN RECHKEMMER, will my ability to fall out of my desk any time to Pat King. It only hurts for a while, Pat. I, STEVE RHODES, will my position in the National Honor Society to Terry Nale. Don’t let it go to your head. 1, JERRY STANFIELD, will my title as Senior Class cut-up to Tim Taylor. Watch out for those oatmeal cookies, Tim. I, DIANE SCOTT, will my middle name to Vicki Brandon. Keep it quiet, Vicki. 1, GEORGI TAYLOR, will my spying ability to Sharon Bott. Convertible wells come in handy. I, PEGGY TAYLOR, will my slim waistline to Joe Hopper. Metrecal may do the trick, Joe. 76 Kneeling: Mark Baird, Brad Mohr, Cliff Doak, Glenn Couch, Merle Griffin, Jerry Allison, Denny Robards, Joe James, Terry Tyler, Tom Tyler, Bob Smith, Ralph Whitt, Jeff Burton, Jim Umbarger, Malcolm McLane Standing: Coach Miller, Jim Knight, Calvin Griffin, Wes King, Kirk Webb, Phil Sands, Steve Doak, Tim Taylor, Danny Mitchell, Jerry Stanfield, Donnie Humphrey, Ron Bonesteel, Jim Baird, John Morgan, Elliott Lewis, Coach Tuggle Varsity Football Team Perhaps the largest squad-46 players-in Homer’s history reported to Coach Bruce Miller for football practice August 23. The Panthers were hopeful of a conference championship but fell short for the second straight year. Favored along with St. Joseph-Ogden and Bismarck, the Panthers traveled to the latter’s field to open the season and set up an early showdown between the two contenders. The Maroon Gold, however, fell to the Blue Devils 27-6. Wes King was injured on the fourth play of the game and missed the rest of the year. We entertained Catlin for Homecoming and started a six-game winning streak by ripping the Wolverines 20-0. Rossville almost upset the Panther Express by falling only 7-6. Arch rival A.B.L. proved no match for Homer as they were defeated 37-12, with Texas transfer Denny Robards scoring 4 TDs. Next on the agenda was Ridge Farm, who could do no better than lose 27-7 as the Panthers scored 3 touchdowns in the last half to erase a 7-6 deficit. Milford came down to play the only non-conference game on the schedule. The Bearcats went back a 14-7 loser. Jamaica’s Cardinals were totally demolished by the mighty Panthers 40-0. Ralph Whitt had a great game by scoring 26 points. Once again the title hung on the final game of the year between Homer and St. Joseph-Ogden; but on that muddy field November 3, 1967, nothing went right for the mighty Panthers and they were downed 27-0. Yes, 27 is an unlucky number for Homer! With many of the lettermen back, the Class of 1968 wishes Homer the best of luck next year and feel that YOU can win the conference crown and can BEAT St. Joseph-Ogden! 78 Jim Knight Jerry Stanfield Calvin Griffin Steve Doak ECC-Special Mention ECC-Special Mention ECC-Special Mention ECC-Special Mention Defensive Back Defensive Tackle Offensive Guard Defensive Tackle Denny Robards Joe Stanfield Kenny Whitt ECC—Special Mention ECC—Special Mention ECC-Honorable Mention Offensive Halfback Offensive End Defensive Halfback Kneeling: Albert Sapp, Tom Tyler, David Morrison, Cliff Doak, Brad Mohr, Ron Bonesteel, Jeff Burton, Joe James, Jim Baird, Glenn Couch. Terry Tyler, Jim Umbarger, John Morgan, Dave Webb Standing: Van Madding, Mark Baird, Jim Strawser, Merle Griffin, Dan Gordon, Paul Compton, Rick Cromwell, Allen Lawrence, David Wakefield, George Lawrence, Rick Knight, Elliott Lewis, Malcolm McLane, Coach Tuggle. Junior Varsity Football Team 80 NANCY DAVIS KAREN RECHKEMMER KAREN BREWER MARILYN KOERNER DAISY BUCHANAN DONNA WEBB NANCY ROHRSCHEIB TIJUANA ARMES ELAINE GUNSELMAN 81 Varsity Basketball Team Kneeling: Dick Moore, Greg Mohr, Ralph Whitt, Jim Knight, Kent Krukewitt, Tim Ingram, Denny Robards, Manager Stand- ing: Coach Gilhaus, Denny Sy, Steve Doak, Wes King, Ray Compton, Don Bennett, Joe Stanfield, Manager Junior Varsity Basketball Team Kneeling: Brad Mohr, Rick Knight, Bruce Cook, Rick Cromwell, Joe Hopper, David Morrison, Rick Bonesteel, Neal Webb Standing: Steve Wakefield, JeTf Burton, Phil Sands, John Allen, Bob Taylor, Terry Tyler, Joe James, Jim Umbarger, Coach Tuggle District Winner Homer Edges Danville 2nd Time in 16 Years At last! Yes, for the first time in 15 years Horner had a basketball team better than .500; the 1968 version of Homer bas- ketball finished the season 15-11! The recovery was aided by the presence of eight returning lettermen which included trans- fer, Don Bennett. The team was by the guidance of new head coach. Bob Gilhaus. The season started out on the right step as the Panthers toppled Jamaica 58-53. However, the second victory followed two losses as Homer spanked Kansas 86-75 with Ray Compton dumping 30 points. Villa Grove was the next victim, as they fell 88- 73 to the Panthers with Steve Doak canning 10 for 10 on field goal attempts. After a bout with the flu, which had almost the entire squad out for a while. Coach Gilhaus’ crew went into the County Tournament with a 5-6 record, healthy; and Don Bennett, who had just become eligible, joined the squad. In quarter final action, the Panthers whacked Fisher 65-45 for their second victory over the Bunnies in three days. Then the shot! With no time on the clock, Don Bennett sank a 25 footer to push Homer past Mahomet-Seymour 61-60 in overtime. However, Unity’s Rockets dropped the spirited Panthers 70-59 for the title. Homer then won five of their last regular season battles to finish the regular season at 12-10. It might be noted that the Panthers won seven of eight home court duals. In District action the Panthers had two worthy achievements. For the first time EVER in Varsity competition, Homer knocked off A.B.L. by a 68-55 count. This avenged an early season heartbreaking loss to them of 53-52. In capturing the Dis- trict crown by nipping Ridgefarm 54-52 on a shot by Denny Sy with 10 seconds left, it marked the first time the trophy had come to Homer since 1953. The spirited Panthers and the spirited town traveled over to Danville where the spunky Panthers dropped the Vikings 58- 56. Once again cool heads prevailed as Tim Ingram put the victors ahead on a bucket with 25 seconds remaining. Two nights later the eighth-ranked team in the state, Danville Schlarman, paced by their fabulous all-state Greg Davis, ended the year for the Panthers by winning an 83-49 game. So, the successful season was at a close. Tim Ingram and Denny Sy were the point leaders with Don Bennett having the highest average because of his fewer games. With these three returning, along with Ralph Whitt and a fine bunch of others, the future looks bright for Homer, though special tribute should be paid to the Seniors. This year’s season was not a one-man show, instead a whole TEAM’S effort. Team effort is what it takes to win. In most games nine to ten Panthers played. A most-valuable player for this year’s team was not selected; but, instead, a most-valuable team was elected. Steve Doak and Kent Krukewitt paced the free throw accuracy with Steve canning 45 of 61 attempts, and Kent 18 of 24. Jim Knight. Kent Krukewitt, Steve Doak, Wes King, and Ray Compton all leave the ranks and will be missed. Once again best of luck next year for Homer in basketball, the losing spell has been broken! 83 Don Bennett Denny Sy Tim Ingram ECC-Special Mention All ECC ECC-Honorable Mention Si Dick Moore Ralph Whitt Greg Mohr 85 Junior V ars Kneeling Elaine Gunselman Nancy Rohrscheib Standing Donna Webb Tijuana Armes 86 87 Kneeling: Tom Tyler, Joe James. Terry Tyler, Jim Umbarger, Kirk Webb, Ralph Whitt, Rick Knight Standing: Ron Bone- steel, Manager; George Heppe, Wes King, Jerry Stanfield, Denny Sy, Don Bennett, Glenn Couch, Bob Taylor, Manager; Coach Miller Not pictured: Steve Doak, Denny Robards, Calvin Griffin, Joe Stanfield. John Stauter Track The 1968 Homer track team under Coach Miller was determined to have as successful a year as the football and basketball teams did, and they did have a good year. Because of bad weather the Panther cindermen were able to compete in only four dual meets; and, in doing so, they won two of these meets. Throughout the year the Panthers were strong in field events and certain running events; but because of weakness in other events, the Panthers could not quite muster enough points to challenge in the large meets. In the ECC meet that lasted for two days the Panthers were ahead at the conclusion of the first day. This was due to the strong performances of the weight team consisting of Denny Sy, Steve Doak, and Jerry Stanfield. However, the next day of running was not quite the Panthers’ day as they could rack up only one first. Denny Robards did that by winning the 100-yard dash. Homer eventually finished second in the meet despite the fact that they were 30 points behind the winner. In the County track meet the Panthers finished a disappointing fifth though key injuries were a cause of this. One of the highlights of the track year was the 880-yard varsity relay. The unit consisting of Don Bennett, George Heppe, Wes King, and Denny Robards was one of the tops in the area. They captured first in the County and the Little All-State held at East Lynn. At the District they ran a 1:35:6 race which was good enough for fifth, and they were less than a second away from qualifying to go to the State meet. 88 89 Forward-Ho, Joe! PHOTOGRAPHY SIDNEY COMMUNITY BANK R.H. Bishop P1umb i ng Heating Venti 1 at ion Ai r Condi tioning 14 East Washington Champa i gn, Illinois Ph. 356-2553 S i dney, Illinois Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Loans of All Types C.T. HENSON AND SONS Lumber Building Material Broadlands, Illinois L.L. LENOVER SALES AND SER VICE 806 Warrington Avenue Danv i 1 1 e , Illinois Ph. A42-0203 NEWMAN’S The Store For Young Men 15 East Main Oanvilie, Illinois 310-312 N. VERMILLION PH. 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A27-5809 LANES We Serve Dinners And Short Orders Broadlands, Illinois 102 BEST WISHES Over 1,000 Homer High kids have gone through our door in the past 27 years. Over Martin Koeck III, M.D. 150 of you have worked in this drug store. It is still your hangout and the best place to get an Orange Blizzard, a Boston Cooler, to flip a pin ball, to buy a candy bar, or look at my magaz i nes. JERRY’S The Best To You Alii! BARBER SHOP BEE ED HOMER, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 68” IDEAL PLUMBING CORPORATION IDEAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION HOMER, ILLINOIS HOLIDA 400 North Vermillion Danvi1le,111inoi s Ph. 443-1220 n.n. HARDY GENERAL CONTRACTOR 38 1 2 North Vermillion Street Danv i I 1e, Illinois Compliments of SHELBY MOTORS Ph-217-442-1302 408 S. Neil Street Champa i gn, Illinois SACKETT’S FURNITURE CONGRATULATIONS CUSS OF 68 1 19-123 East University BLACK’S Champa i gn, Illinois 352-5216 HARDWARE 31 N. Hazel St. Danvilie, Illinois 442-9300 Danville's Complete Hardware Department Store HOOD’S PHARMACY Drive in Prescriptions Corner Of Hollywood And Vine Urbana, Illinois Charles B. Hood Pha rmac i st 104 A VENUE HONDA Fi rst In Sales And Service Parts Honda, Kawasaki, and Bu 1 taco New Owner - Bob Matthews 1307 West University U rbana , Illinois 367-1109 367-1100 Best Wi shes Class of 1968 SHARPS STANDARD SERVICE Homer, Illinois LUCAS WALL MODE SHOP Pa ints-Wa1lpaper-Gi fts Sidell, Illinois-61876 Ph. 288-9222 Congratulations To The Grads ..J « SNIDERS Womens Apparel Danv i11e, Illinois Jjr . Where The Customer Has Her ■■ p ' Way Yj This Is Where You Come When FLOWER SHOP Your Through Playing Games ZALE’S JEWELERS Five Points-Urbana, 111. Ph. 367-8476 13 Main St. Champa i gn 105 Hallmark House Clyde I. Williams Drainage Contractor 103 North Vermilion Danv i 1 1 e , Illinois Books 1 Books! Books! Dutch Mill Candies Supply Company Ha 1Imark Cards Home r, Illinois Ph. 896-2622 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 68 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Membe r F.D. I.C. Homer, Illinois Cong ratu1 at i ons Don Meade To The Class of 1968 Standard Oil Agent Zimmerman Locker Home r, Illinois 106 Ingram’s Nursery Landscaping Shade trees, Evergreens Flowering Shrubs Homer, Illinois Ph. 896-2612 Joseph Kuhn Company Downtown Champaign Abbott’s Florist 1501 N. Prospect Champa i gn, Illinois Ph.-352-9616 Sears SEARS ROEBUCK COMPANY 322 North Hickory Champaign, Illinois Ph. 352-6531 Lots of Luck to the KING PIN Seniors of 68 BOWLING LANES WAKEFIELD SNACK BAR Open and League Bowling AUTO SUPPLY Homer, Illinois Ph. 896-2513 Free Estimates THE All Work Guaranteed CHECKER GAS RALPH’S STATION BODY fast service, low prices SHOP Wishes the Homer, Illinois 68 Class Ralph Robertson: Owner Lots of Luck Ph: 896-4591 Farm, Garden, and Lawn Seeds DEUTSCH BROS. DODSON SEED 34 N. 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Brown 64 Chester Street Champa i gn, Illinois PH. 352-5139 Your Friendly Country Companies Man THE BLOSSOM BASKET Homer, Illinois Flowers for all occasions PH. 896-2049 Urbana , Illinois 112 Wienke Taylor Cleaning Homer, Illinois Vrbana Bowl Bowling And Billiards 509 North Cunningham Urbana, Illinois PH. 367-1013 Stewart Auto Parts, Inc. 44 East Washington St. PH. 356-1307 Champa i gn, Illinois Vince’s IGA Food Liner Homer, Illinois Every Day Low Prices Erbers Camera Shop 608 East Green St. PH. 352-2741 Champa i gn, Illinois Mr.-Car Wash, Inc. two 1 ocat ions 405 North 611 S. B roa dwa y Neil St. Urbana, 111 Champaign, 111. 113 Compliments of BREWER CHEVROLET Homer, Illinois WAKEFIELD AG SERVICE Don Wakefield Comp 1ete Fertilizer Service COMPLIMENTS of HAVARD’S Homer, Illinois Congratulat i ons Class of 68 Courson’s Hardware Homer, Illinois HOMER GRAIN CO. Homer, Illinois PH. 896-2494 Comp Iiments of Wienke Shoes Homer, Illinois The Complete Building Center Building Material Ready Mix Concrete Hunter Lumber and Coal Company Ogden, St. Joseph Hunter-Webb Builders9 Inc. Building and Planning Service Phone Homer 896-2112 Congratulations to the Class of 68 66From a Friend99 BABY PICS IDENTIFICATION (see page 74) Top row: Wes King, Peg Taylor, Kent Krukewitt, Karen Brewer, Jerry Stanfield Second row: Jackie Melton, Daisy Buchanan, Paula Bertram, Steve Rhodes, Elaine Bell Third row: Ray Compton, Ann and Don Humphrey, Melody Cope. Janice Morrison, Jerry Allison, Jim Knight, Steve Doak Fourth row: Carolyn and Marilyn Koerner, Karen Rech- kemmer, Georgi Taylor, Calvin Griffin, Jan Mitchell, Dan Mitchell, Diane Scott Dear H.H.S., We the editors of the 1968 Homerian would like to thank you, the students, parents, and teachers, for all the cooperation you have given us this year. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Kerr who has helped so much and has taken classtime to assist us. Without your patience and co- operation, Mrs. Kerr, we would have never made a deadline. We thoroughly enjoyed assembling this 50th edition of Homerian for your enjoyment and entertainment. It hasn't been all fun and games, although it may have sounded that way from out in the hall, but we have a year of experience behind us and many fond memories. We want to wish the best of luck to everyone and we hope your years to come will be very prosperous. The yearbook is now turned over to you from us; we hope you will enjoy it. The Editors, 116 Homerian Staff Before After 117 m I m -' r . '-- -—.-• rMtJiv— 'Xjr ?S g!ess 'I,,?' ® «I.■ ■ l .: ■jc. m? SftnTSa 0«S i5tii 5 .t.-ifci ;- •? iifi® iaao« Sfc WCv Vt r, M1- - . S9 S .■Sr� - � 3 • .v- ,- K r ’Vi� ' - - ■ � r T’Sh: S« V • • ' . V -v- V-' 'V- .% ;.; r V.-- , r■ k «. ‘v .jo-V � - •« - . . 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