Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1969 volume:

Homerian Volume 51 1969 Homer High School Homer, Illinois Farewell We the Seniors of Homer High School say farewell to the joys, sorrows, and work of our youth. We now place childhood behind us and go forth into the world to the duties of employment, college, and marriage. Table of Contents Administrators and Faculty Guide 6 Classes 18 Student Organizations and Activities 40 Sports 68 Advertising 86 i Robert Gilpin Principal School Board members are Gerald Compton, Richard Free- man, Robert Bryan. Mrs. Virginia Burton-Bookkeeper Mrs. Irene King- Cooks: Mrs. White, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Trees, Mrs. Wienke. Secretary. 8 Edward Brandon, Lois Stauter-Secretary, Donald Tate- President. Abscnt-Wesley Tyler. Harold Clay Superintendent Bus Drivers: Charles Wilson, A1 Suits, Vance Noel, and Ray Janitors: Mr. Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Mrs. Noel. Pridemore. Geraldine Marrs Masters Degree from University of Illinois Home Economics I, II Family Living F.H.A. Sponsor Robert Gilhaus Bachelors Degree from University of Missouri Drivers’ Education Boys’ Physical Education Physical Science H-Club and Sophomore Sponsor Faculty Guide Fred Speltz Bachelors Degree from University of Illinois World History Psychology—1st Semester Carole McCreery Bachelors Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University Chorus—1st Semester 10 Their Students Joan Rogers Masters Degree from University of Illinois Girls’ Physical Education G.A.A. Freshman Sponsor Bruce Miller Masters Degree from University of Illinois Guidance Counselor H-Club Sponsor Jettie Hocker Bachelors Degree from University of Kentucky Plane Geometry Library Freshman National Honor Society Sponsor Raymond Dunn Bachelors Degree from Wisconsin State University Vocational Agriculture Biology Freshman F.F.A. Sponsor Gertrude Brown Bachelors Degree from Illinois State University English II and IV French I and II Senior Student Council Sponsor Rose Kleidon Masters Degree from University of Illinois English I and III Speech Sophomore Sponsor Donald Srum Masters Degree from University of Illinois Practical Math Algebra I Sophomore Sponsor Wayne Brown Bachelors Degree from American Conservatory of Music Band 12 Ruth Kerr Bachelors Degree from Indiana University Typing I and Office Practice Shorthand I and II Bookkeeping Junior, Homerian, Tatler Sponsor James Skinner Bachelors Degree from Eastern U.S. History Boys’ Physical Education Junior H-Club Sponsor Illinois Gordon Gillette Bachelors Degree from University of Illinois Algebra II Chemistry Advanced Math Physics Senior F.S.A. Sponsor John Turner Bachelors Degree from Ball State Industrial Arts I, II, III, and IV Junior Sponsor 13 14 Terry Akers Rose Allison Jerry Bennett Vickie Clarke Mary Compton Richard Copass Steve David Greg Dodd Melinda Dodd Randy Edwards Jim Fish Connie Ingram Freshmen The Freshman girls were initiated for F.H.A. by wearing long gowns to school one day. Donna James Pat Lawrence Mark McLane Linda Johnson Terry Libka Janet Meade Kathy Krukewitt Linda Lindsay Garry Moore Mark McLane, Student Council Representative; Larry Wakefield, Vice-President; Ron Unibarger, President; Donna James, Secretary; Mary Compton, Treasurer. David Peak Linda Samson Shelia Varvel Susan Reeley Art Saupe Larry Wakefield Debbie Robards Dick Sy Debbie Walters Valerie Robertson Luann Taylor Cheryl Watson Sandra Rushing Ronnie Unibarger Janie White Edward Sapp Richard Varvel Debbie Wilson 21 Janice Baird Bruce Cook Alfreda Bear David Copass Janice Bell Glenn Couch Diane Bolin Rick Cromwell Sharon Bolt Richard Dalton Charles Carter Dan Gordon Sophomores Bottom to Top: Jim Umbarger-Student Council Debbie Kizer Treasurer Joe James-Secretary David Madding—2nd Vice-President Dave Webb Vice-President Brad Mohr—President Jennifer Greer Merle Griffin Sandra Griffin Art Grissom Mike Hubert Joe James Mike Jones Debbie Kizer Rick Knight Allen Lawrence Elliot Lewis Cindy Martindale David Madding Bonnie Newlin Pat Martens Chris Peak Brad Mohr Teresa Pfaab David Morrison Sandra Reeley Jerry Mullins Kathy Rhoton Cinda Mullis Connie Robertson Kathleen Rohl Valerie Smith Dave Wakefield Albert Sapp Lona Stanfield Jim Walters Cathy Sapp Melinda Tate David Webb Martin Saupe Carroll Tracey Neal Webb Barbara Shroeder Terry Tyler Anita Wienke Cynthia Smith Jim Umbarger Cindy Wilson 23 24 John Allen Paul Compton Sharon Humphrey Tijuana Armes Cliff Doak Jeannine Lutz Mark Baird Lynn Edwards Mike Meade Debbie Bapp Gary Bell Elaine Gunselman Ann Harris Marilyn Messman Paul Messman Jeff Burton Joe Hopper John Morgan Front row: Elaine Gunselman, sec- retary; Nancy Rohrscheib, Student Council; Marilyn Messman, Treasur- er. Back row; Paul Compton, 2nd vice-president; Mike Meade, presi- dent; Steve Wakefield, vice-presi- dent. The Junior Homecoming float goes on parade! Juniors Ginger Mott Terry Nale Linda Nelson Nancy Rohrscheib Phil Sands Bob Smith Joe Stanfield Becky Strawser Bob Taylor Steve Wakefield Donna Webb Kenny Whitt 25 Amy Sue Allison “A little gal with love-light gleaming in her eyes.” Donald Marion Bennett “He always looks angry; inside he’s happy, but his face hasn’t heard the news.” Vicki Brandon “In school the best minds are not necessar- ily those that mind best!” Nancy Jo Davis “She is content only with her best endeav- 26 Marsha Ann Gordon “Mistakes will happen—but must you give them so much help?” Rebecca Sue Greer “She looks like an angel, she acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do.” George Edward Heppe, 111 “To be a gentleman is a worthy trait, but it is a handicap in an argument.” 27 Timothy Michael Ingram “I may be as good as 1 please—if 1 please to be good!” David Allen Kern “Doing nothing with a great deal of skill.” Patricia Jane King “She is careless, happy, and full of fun.” George Lawrence “I wish the fellow who had invented work would have finished it.” 28 Greg Howard Mohr “Why let the devil have all the fun?” Richard Neil Moore “I may not say much, but I sure do a lot of thinking.” 29 Dennis Craig Robards “A modest person is one who doesn’t blow his knows.” James Oree Rogers “Rest your brains and do not worry. Paul Frederick Saupe “Men of few words are the best men. Elaine Marcella Scott “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” 30 John Richard Stauter “Some people are like buttons-continually popping off.” Kathryn Dian Stanley “Kindness is one thing you can’t give away. It always comes back.” James Dwight Strawser, Jr. “1 can resist everything except temptation. Dennis C. Sy “He gladly accomodates at any time and in any way.” 31 Timothy Eldon Taylor “A boy is, of all wild beasts, the most dif- ficult to manage.” Virginia Lou Tracy “I’m not hard of hearing-l’m ignoring you!” Tom Wayne Tyler “Never let studies interfere with your edu- cation.” Sue Ellen Wakefield “Lead me not into temptation, just show me where it is.” 32 Ralph Whitt “He has a smile for every boy and TWO for every girl.” Candace Lane Wienke “Quiet, modest, perfectly true, she is this and more too.” 33 Helen Marie Wolf “Organization is her key word-from school to personal life.” Judith Kay Wolf “She may be small, but you know she’s there.” Jo Ellen Woodside “A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beau- ty is a power.” 1st row: George Heppe, 2nd vice-president; Denny Sy, student council. 2nd row: Helen Wolf, president; Nan- cy Davis, treasurer; Judy Wolf, vice-president; Ginny Tracy, secretary;Candy Wienke, student council. k 34 Tim Ingram Lions’ Club Scholarship George Heppe American Legion Award Community Council Character Award Nancy Davis American Legion Award Ray E. Litherland Award DA R Community Council Character Award Sterling Silver Homemaking Award Judy Wolf Crisco Award Randy Walters Homer Bank Scholarship Denny Sy S A R Kathy Stanley Homemaker of Tomorrow Vicki Brandon Lions’ Club Scholarship I, Sue Allison, will my ability to take timed writings to Terry Nale. Good luck! I, Don Bennett, will my quick temper to Phil Sands. Hang in there, boy. I, Vicki Brandon, will my ability to do the wrong thing at the wrong time to Paul Messman. I, Nancy Davis, will my birthday films to Anita Wienke. Ho-hum! I, Ginny Dillon, will my little red bug to John Allen. Better take out the front seat so you’ll fit, John. I, Marsha Gordon, will my laugh to Elaine Gunselman. I, Becky Greer, will my jet black hair to Donna James, unless of course you already have black hair. I, George Heppe, will my sun glasses to Valerie Robertson. See if that helps your squinting any, Val. I, Tim Ingram, will my hairy legs to John Morgan. I, Dave Kern, will my hog calls to Joe Hopper. I, Pat King, will my knowledge to math to Kenny Whitt. Sandals help when you’re counting, Ken. I, George Lawrence, will my ability to tell whopper lies to Jerry Bennett. Not that you really need it, Jerry. I, Malcolm McLane, will my English, World History, Trig, and Physics naps to Mark McLane. We’d better keep it in the family, Mark. I, Greg Mohr, will my ability to get out of tight squeezes to Ginger Mott. We’ve been watching you. Ginger, and it doesn’t look like you need much help, but a little won’t hurt. 1, Dick Moore, will my cropped hair to Joe Stanfield. Is that you, Joe? I, Denny Robards, will “ma South’in dra-a-w-w-1-1” to Lynn Edwards. I, Jim Rogers, will my long legs to John Allen. You might get to play for U.C.L.A., John. I, Paul Saupe, will my muscular build to Phil Sands. I, Elaine Scott, will my almost perfect attendance record to Elliot Lewis. Where are you, Elliot? I, Kathy Stanley, will my ability to avoid physical education classes to Donna Webb. I, John Stauter, will my long, beautiful hair to Mike Meade. Could you use some more, Mike? I, Jim Strawser, will my mouse-size legs to Ron Umbarger. Try it this way for awhile. I, Denny Sy, will my singing voice to Paul Compton. Stay away from windows, Paul. I, Tim Taylor, will my size 15 shoes to Nancy Rohrscheib. Maybe that way everything will be in proportion. 1, Tom Tyler, will my ability to louse everything up to Bob Taylor. I, Sue Wakefield, will my dancing ability to Jeannine Lutz. Shake it, Jeannine! 1, Randy Walters, will my rosy, red cheeks to Sharon Bott. I, Kirk Webb, will my muscles to Mike Hubert. Providing you promise not to become violent. I, Ralph Whitt, will my acting and brown nosing to Marilyn Messman. I. Candy Wienke, will six feet of height and forty-five pounds of weight to Becky Strawser. I hope you find a use for it. I, Helen Wolf, will all of my mini skirts to Linda Nelson. I, Judy Wolf, will my ability to laugh at myself to Bob Smith. It seems you could use it, Bob. I, Jo Woodside, will my ability to be fast in shorthand to Jeannine Lutz. 36 Senior Prophecy This is Walter Cronkite covering the Homer High School Class of “69” alumni party. The first person to catch our eye is the handsome, sophisticated, international playboy, George Heppe, attended by the playboy bunny of the year. Candy Wienke. Who should be serving them drinks but your friendly bar maid, Helen Wolf. The next drink is served to Paxton Quig- ly, better known to his classmates as Tim Ingram. Tim tells us that there is going to be an exhibition given by the Great Es- cape Artist, Greg Mohr. Out by the pool, we find the homemaker of the year, Tim Taylor. Next to attract our attention are two men arguing. They are none other than Randy Walters, who is a judge, and Kirk Webb, who is a public defendant. A lady policeman comes up and stops the fight, and we recognize her as Ginny Dillon. To help Ginny comes Kathy Stanley, the great woman wrestler. Who else should step in but Cassius Clay II, Don Bennett. After Kathy calms Don, Denny Sy, the man from the North, starts talking and he says that on T.V. there is the roller derby queen, Pat King in the roller derby champ- ionship. After the roller derby, we see a rodeo where Becky Greer is champion cowgirl. Then none other than Nancy Davis flashes across the screen leading the Dodge Rebellion. Nancy tells us to stay tuned to the Malcolm McLane daily road race show. This show is sponsored by David Kern, the cobplant owner, and Paul Saupe, your insecticide dealer, called Grasshopper. Who do we see in Malcolm’s pit? Vicki Brandon, the famous pit stop girl, and Judy Wolf, marriage counselor, giving Vicki some advice. McLane pulls his car out on the track and all of a sudden is passed by The Hippie of the Hippiest drivers, and it is none other than Dick Moore. Then right after Dick comes flying by the Hippie Barber car, or should I say the Hippiest Bar- ber in town comes by, and it is John Stauter. The intercom comes on, and we hear a familiar voice, Tom Tyler. Tom is telling the crowd about the finishing of the race. He said that Ralph Whitt is down in the pits on his hands and knees brown-nosing the judge. By this time, all the people must know about Ralph, a Professional Brown Noser. We got hungry after the race so we stopped in at the closest ice cream parlor, and we found Elaine Scott behind the table. Then Sue Allison came by selling her world-famous cupcakes. Just as we are getting ready to go, Jim Rogers and Jo Ellen Woodside come into the room. Jim and Jo are the proud owners of the biggest health frog farm around. And that’s the way it is. 37 Sue Allison-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4—Chorus 1,2-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Tatler 1,2,3,4 Jr.-Sr. Play 3. Don Bennett—(Transferred from Unity 3)-H-Club 3,4-Basketball 3,4-Football 4—Track 3,4. Vicki Brandon—G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Points Chairman 3)—Chorus 1,2,3,4 (President 4)-Band 1,2,3,4-F.S.A.-Jets 3— F.H.A. 1,2, 3.4— Tatler 1,2,3,4 (Business Manager 4)—National Honor Society 4—Librarian 3—Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4—Cheerleader J.V. 1,2 Varsity 4. Nancy Davis-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Student Council Representative 3, Vice-President of Public Relations 4)-Chorus 1,2-Student Council 3,4 (Treasurer 3)-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Assistant Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, President 4, Section 16 President 4)-Tatler 1.2.3.4- National Honor Society 2,3,4 (President 4)-Jr.-Sr. Play Student Director 4-Cheerleader J.V. 2 Varsity 3,4 (Cap tain 4)—Sweetheart Dance Queen Candidate 1-Homecoming Queen Candidate 3,4 (Queen 4)-Class President 2-Class Treasurer 4—Girls State Alternate 3—D.A.R. 4—F.H.A. National delegate 3,4. Marsha Gordon-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Second Vice-President 4)-Chorus 1,2,3,4-Band 1,2,3,4 (Librarian 1, Secretary 2, Vice- President 3, President 4)—F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Tatler 2,3,4—Librarian 3,4—National Honor Society 3,4-Homecoming Queen Candidate 2—Class Second Vice-President 2. Becky Greer-Chorus 1,2,3,4-F.H.A. 3,4-Tatler 3,4-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4-Sweetheart Dance Queen Candidate 3. George Heppe-H-Club 1,2,3,4 (Student Council Representative 3,4)—Student Council 2,3,4 (President 4)-Tatler 3,4 (Sports Editor 3,4)-Librarian l-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4 (Stage Manager 4)—Basketball 1—Football 1,4-Track 1,3-King Candidate 1,4- Class Vice-President 3-Class Second Vice-President 4-Class Vice-President 4-Boys State 3. Tim lngram-H-Club 2,3,4-Basketball 1,2,3,4—Homecoming King Candidate 4. David Kern-Band 1,2,3,4— F.F.A. 2,3,4 (Sentinel 4)-Jr.-Sr. Play 3. Pat King—G.A.A. 1,3—F.H.A. 1,3,4—Tatler 4. George Lawrence-F.F.A. 4 (Reporter 4)-Jr.-Sr. Play 3-Football 1,2,3. Malcolm McLane-(Transferred from Unity 3)—Jr.-Sr. Play 4—Basketball Manager 4-Football 3,4. Greg Mohr-F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sentinel 1, President 4)-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4-Basketball 1,2,3,4-Football 1,2. Dick Moore-H-Club 3,4—Band 1,2,3—F.F.A. 1,3—Basketball 1,2,3,4-Football 1—King Candidate 1,3-Football Manager 3— Yearbook Literary Editor. Denny Robards-(Transferred from Amarillo High School, Amarillo, Texas 3)— H-Club 3,4-F.F.A. 4-Football 3,4-Track 3— Homecoming King Candidate 4—Homecoming King 4. Jim Rogers-F.F.A. 3,4 (Vice-President 4)-Football 1,2. Paul Saupe-Band 1,2-F.F.A. 2-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4— Basketball 4-Football 1,2-Football Manager 3,4-Boys State Attendant 3. Elaine Scott-(Transferred from Cerro Gordo High School 2)-G.A.A. 2,3,4 (Historian 3, Secretary 4)-Chorus 3-Band 2- F.H.A. 2,3,4-Tatler 3,4-National Honor Society 3,4 (President 4)—Jr. Sr. Play 4-Class Treasurer 3-Yearbook Co-editor 4. Kathy Stanley—G.A.A. 1,2—Chorus 1,2,3,4-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Historian 4)-Tatler 1,2,3,4-Librarian 3,4-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4— Yearbook Literary Editor 4—Betty Crocker Future Homemaker of Tomorrow 4. John Stauter-H-Club 2,3,4—Chorus 1 —Band 1,2—Tatler 1,2,3,4—Jr.-Sr. Play 4—Football 1,2,3,4-Track 2,4-Track Manager 1. Jim Strawser-F.F.A. 2,3,4 (Treasurer 4)-Football 1,2,3. 38 Denny Sy-H-Club 2,3,4-Student Council 4—Jr.-Sr. Play 3-Basketball 1,2,3.4-Track 1,2,3,4-King Candidate 2-S.A.R. 4. Tim Taylor-H-Club 2,3,4 (Secretary-Treasurer 4)-F.F.A. 1,2,3 (Secretary 3)-Tatler 2,3,4-Librarian 2,3,4-Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4- Football 2,3,4—Track 1—Basketball Manager 2. Ginny Tracy Dillon)-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4—Chorus 2,3,4—F.H.A. 1,2,3,4—Tatler 2,3,4 (Exchange Editor 3)—Librarian 4—Class Sec- retary 4—Yearbook Co-editor 4. Tom Tyler-H-Club 2,3,4 (Sergeant of Arms 4)-Basketball 1,2,3,4-Football 1,2,3,4-Track 1,2,3,4-Homecoming King Can- date 2. Sue Wakefield-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Points Chairman 2, Secretary 3, Student Council Representative 4)-Chorus 1-Band 1-Stu- dent Council 4-F.S.A.-J.E.T.S. 3-Librarian I-National Honor Society 3,4-Jr.-Sr. Play 3 (Assistant Student Director)- Pantherette 3. Randy Walters-H-Club 1,2,3,4-Chorus 1-Band 1,2,3,4-Tatler 2,3-JrrSr. Play 3,4-Basketball 3-Basketball Manager 1- Football I. Kirk Webb-H-Club 1,2,3-Jr. Sr. Play 3-Basketball 1,4-Football 1,2,3,4-Track 2,3,4. Ralph Whitt-H-Club 1,2,3,4 (Student Council Representative 4)-Chorus 1-Student Council 4-Jr. Play 3-Basketball 1,2, 3,4-Football 1,2,3,4-Track 1,2,3. Candy Wienke-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Historian 2, Points Chairman 3)-Chorus 1,2,3,4-Band 1,2-Student Council 2,3,4 (Secretary 3,4) F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Tatler 1,2,3,4—Librarian 3-National Honor Society 3,4—Cheerleader 2—Homecoming Queen Candi- date 1-Class Student Council Representative 2,3,4. Helen Wolf-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Second Vice-President 2, Sport Head 3, Vice-President 4)-Chorus 1,2,3-Band 1,2,3-Student Council 4 (Treasurer 4)—F.S.A.—J.E.T.S. 1,2,3,4—F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Vice-President of Recreation 2, Assistant Treasurer 3, Treasurer 4)-Tatler 1,2,3,4-Librarian 3-National Honor Society 2,3,4 (Student Council Represnetative 4)-Sweetheart Dance Queen Candidate 2-Class President 1,4-Class Secretary 2-Class Second Vice-President 3-Yearbook Co-editor 4. Judy Wolf-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Treasurer 4)-Chorus 1,2,3 (Librarian I, Secretary 2)-F.S.A.-J.E.T.S. 3-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Tatler 1,2,3,4 (Co-editor 3, Editor 4)-Librarian 3—National Honor Society 4-Jr.-Sr. Play 3-Cheerleader J.V. 1,2 Varsity 4- Homecoming Queen Candidate 3,4-Class Vice-President 1,4-Class Vice-President 1,4-Class President 4-Crisco Award 4. Jo Ellen Woodside-G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Treasurer 3, President 4)-Chorus 1,2-Band 1,2,3,4 (Librarian 1)— Student Council 1,2,3 (Vice President 3)—F.S.A.-J.E.T.S. 1,2,3 (Secretary 1, Student Council Representative 2)-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Vice-President of Degrees 3, Secretary 4)-Tatler 2,2,3,4-National Honor Society 2,3,4 (Secretary 3, Treasurer 4)—Pantherette 3-Home- coming Queen Candidate 1,4—Sweetheart Dance Queen Candidate 2—Miss F.H.A. 4—Class Student Council Representative 1, Class Treasurer 2—Class Secretary 4. CLASS MOTTO We win half the battle when we make up our minds to take the world as we find it, including the thorns. CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gold CLASS SPONSORS Mrs. Brown and Mr. Gillette CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose jSHEfr j Jam ■ • v - tt€ •.. fcV -V September 3 6 13 16 20 23 27 30 October 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 22 25 November 1 G.A.A. Freshman party F.H.A. Freshman welcome party Football with Bismarck J.V. football with Bismarck Football with Catlin J.V. football with Catlin Homecoming with Rossville J.V. football with Rossville Group pictures taken Football with ABL J.V. football with ABL F. F.A. soil judging Football with Ridgefarm No School-teachers’ visitation day G. A.A. bake sale J.V. football with Ridgefarm G.A.A. Freshman initiation PSAT tests given End of the 1st 9 weeks-report cards soon! Football with Jamaica Football with St. Joe-Parents’ night Victory and CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP 5-6 9 11 12 14 22 26 27 28-29 December 4 5 6 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 23-28 23 January 6 9 14 16-18 Illinois Statewide Test PTA Marvin Lee Show No School-Veteran’s Day G.A.A. daddy date night F. H.A. formal initiation Basketball with Scotland Basketball with Jamaica Union Church Services in gym No School-Thanksgiving Vacation J.V. basketball with Shiloh Juniors order class rings G. A.A. chili supper and soc hop Basketball with Shiloh Basketball with Georgetown Basketball with Kansas F.H.A. visits Danville Children’s Home Basketball with East Lynn Band and chorus contest Basketball with Villa Grove Faculty and Staff coffee F.H.A. can hop Basketball with Rossville F. H.A. took food to St. Joe Children’s Home Charleston Tourney—Consolation winners Christmas Vacation to January 3 J.V. basketball with ABL G. A.A. potluck and play night Basketball with Fisher Champaign County Tourney at Fisher 42 January 17 20 22 24 28 31 February 3 4 5 7 12 14 18 21 22 26-28 March 3-7 8 10 12-14 16 18 21 27 29 April 2-7 2-3 5 11-12 15-17 17 19 22 23 24-26 28 28-29 May 1 2 8 13 14 16 20 30 June 1 3 4 End of First Semester J.V. basketball with Chrisman Student Council visiting day J.V. basketball with Shiloh F. H.A. spaghetti supper Basketball with A B L Basketball with Catlin Basketball with Bismarck J.V. basketball with A B L Basketball with St. Joe-Ogden G. A.A. playnight Basketball with Ridgefarm No School-Lincoln’s birthday DAR-SAR banquet Basketball with Uni High Basketball with Chrisman Basketball with Unity District Tournament Regional Tournament F. H.A., F.F.A. St. Patrick’s Dance J.V. tourney Sectional Tournament State band and chorus contest G. A.A. play night and potluck End of 3rd 9 weeks Juniors receive class rings Student Council Interschool Dance at A B L No School—Easter vacation F. H.A. trip to Chicago G. A.A. bake sale Jr. Sr. class play North Central Inspection Team visit Track meet State solo and ensemble contest Track meet National Honor Society Induction Student Council to Chicago F. H.A. Mother-Daughter Tea East Central Conference track meet Judy Wolf selected as Homer Track Queen Band and chorus concert Seniors get graduation announcements Track meet G. A.A. Mother-Daughter Banquet Varsity Cheerleader Tryouts Athletic banquet Jr., Sr. Prom J.V. cheerleader tryouts No School-Memorial Day Baccalaureate Graduation Pick up report cards 43 Elaine Scott Nancy Davis Girls’ State Representative Delegate to National F.H.A. Meeting Representing Diane Bolin United States Olympic Team 1968 Paul Saupe Boys’ State Representative George Heppe Boys’ State Representative G.A.A.— For the Sports-minded Girl Busy, busy yearlThe G.A.A. has been so active this year. There have been great activities like bowling, vol- leyball, and tumbling. Besides these regular activities, there have been many special gatherings. A chili supper was given in December for a money-making project, and a banquet was put on for the mothers of all G.A.A. girls. These and many other interesting activities have made this a fun, fun year for this active group. 1st row: Jo Ellen Woodside, President; Helen Wolf, Vice-President; Marsha Gordon, 2nd Vice-President, Elaine Scott, Secre- tary; Judy Wolf, Treasurer; Debbie Kizer, Sports Head; Sue Wakefield, Student Council Representative; Vicki Brandon, Points Chairman; Nancy Davis, Public Relations, Marilyn Messman-Historian. 2nd row: Ginny Tracy, Debbie Robards, Cindy Wilson, Carroll Tracey, Sandy Reeley, Barbara Schroeder, Elain Gunselman, Jeannine Lutz, Lynn Edwards. 3rd row: Luann Taylor, Janet Meade, Janice Baird, Cynthia Smith, Candy Wicnke, Linda Lindsay, Susan Reeley, Linda Johnson. 4th row: Melinda Tate, Cinda Mullis, Donna James, Sandra Rushing, Bonnie Newlin, Linda Samson. 45 Seated: Helen Wolf, Treasurer; Elaine Gunselman, 1st Vice-President; Nancy Davis, President;Cinda Mullis, 2nd Vice-Presi- dent; Ann Harris. Ass’t. Treasurer. Standing: Miss Gray; Melinda Tate, Student Council; Connie Robertson, Vice-President of Projects; Cynthia Smith, Vice-President of Recreation; Kathy Stanley, Historian; Jennifer Greer, Vice-President of Degrees; Valerie Smith, Vice-President of Public Relations; Mrs. Marrs, Sponsor. 1st row: Melinda Tate, Cynthia Smith, Jo Woodside, Elaine Gunselman, Nancy Davis, Cinda Mullis, Helen Wolf, Ann Harris, Valerie Smith, Kathy Stanley, Miss Keller. 2nd row: Pat King, Alfreda Bear, Kathy Rohl, Sandy Reeley, Linda Johnson, Debbie Bapp, Sharon Humphrey, Susan Reeley, Janice Baird, Tijuana Armes, Linda Samson, Marilyn Messman, Sheila Var- vel. Candy Wienke. Luann Taylor, Jeannine Lutz, Lynda Edwards, Donna Webb, Valerie Robertson, Ginger Mott, Marsha Gordon. Sandra Rushing, Mary Compton, Vicki Brandon, Judy Wolf. 3rd row: Diane Bolin, Ginny Dillon, Teresa Pfaab, Debbie Robards, Bonnie Newlin, Pat Lawrence, Cindy Wilson, Barb Schroeder, Carroll Tracey, Sharon Bott, Becky Mitchell, Rose Allison, Janice Bell, Becky Greer, Donna James, Janet Meade, Debbie Wilson, Debbie Walters, Sandra Griffin, Connie Ingram, Elaine Scott, Nancy Rohrscheib, Becky Strawser, Melinda Dodd. The passing on of the gavel to next year’s president. A party is for fun! 47 Randy Walters, Elaine Scott, Sue Wakefield, Judy Wolf, Denny Sy, Nancy Davis, Jo Woodside, Helen Wolf. Sports and Literary editors, Dick Moore and Kathy Stanley. Homerian Staff Planning starts early in the year. The Advertising Committee out on a cold, windy day. The Co-Editors find work to do every day. 48 Tatler Informs the School Tatler, the school paper, is issued several times a year to report on the activities of the classes, organization, sports, and school-sponsored activities. Forty-six students partici- pate on the Tatler staff by writing news, features or typing. Much help is contributed by the Tatler adviser, Mrs. Kerr. 1st row: Marilyn Messman, Co-Editor, Judy Wolf, Editor; Vicki Brandon, Business Manager; Donna Webb, Exchange Editor. 2nd row: Bonnie Newlin, Melinda Tate, Debbie Bapp, Ginny Tracy, Elaine Scott, Ann Harris, Debbie Kizer. 3rd row: Becky Strawser, Cinda Mullis, Anita Wienke, Sharon Bott, Tijuana Armes, Nancy Rohrscheib, Elaine Gunselman, Pat King, Kathy Stanley. 4th row: Sharon Humphrey, Connie Robertson, Cynthia Smith, Nancy Davis, Marsha Gordon, Becky Mitchell, Gin- ger Mott, Lynda Edwards. 5th row: Alfreda Bear, Sue Allison, Candy Wienke, George Heppe, Sports Editor; Jenifer Greer, Terry Tyler, Paul Compton, Tim Taylor, Jeff Burton, Sports Editor; John Stauter, Sports Editor; Bob Smith, Sports Editor; Steve Wakefield, Jim Walters, Helen Wolf, Becky Greer, Sandy Griffin, Janice Bell. 49 1st row: Janice Bell. Caroll Tracey, Alfreda Bear, Barb Schroeder, Mike Jones, Neal Webb. 2nd row: John Morgan, Paul Compton. Jeff Burton - President, Steve Wakefield, Mike Meade, John Allen, Paul Messman, Albert Sapp, Dave Morrison— Treasurer, Mr. Gillette—Sponsor. F.S.A.—Future Scientists F.S.A. in monthly meeting. «I 1st row: Sheila Varvel, Ginny Tracy, Donna James, Marsha Gordon, Luann Taylor, Sandra Rushing, Debbie Walters, Cathy Sapp, Janet Meade, Valerie Robertson. 2nd row: Tim Taylor, Miss Hocker, Head Librarian; Sue Wakefield, Marilyn Mess- man, Kathy Stanley, Art Saupe, Paul Compton, Paul Messman, Bob Smith, Jeff Burton, Gary Bell, Debbie Wilson, Lona Stanfield. 1st row: Elaine Gunselman, Donna Webb, Jim Walters, Vicki Madding, Kathy Fininis, Marilyn Umbarger, Melinda Dodd, Lynn Edwards. 2nd row: Connie Robertson, Sheila Varvel, Linda Sampson, Linda James, Valerie Robertson, Janet Meade, Brian Griffin, Tom Clark, Mike Meade, Bonnie Newlin, Janice Bell, Debbie Kizer, Vicki Brandon. 3rd row: Cindy Clarke, Judy Allen, Barry Couch, Barbara Strawser, Louisa Pruitt, Peggy Morgan, Dave Cromwell, Randy Edwards,Gary Bell, Mark McLane, Russ Wakefield, Martin Saupe, Dave Kern, Steve Wakefield, John Morgan, Tom Stanley, Jeff Wilson, Randy Walters. Band— A Big Part of Christmas Concert and Ball Games Donna Webb, Vice-President; Connie Robertson, Secretary; Sheila Varvel, Librarian; Valerie Robertson, Librarian; Mar- sha Gordon, President. 1st row: Cindy Wilson, Elaine Gunselman, Nancy Rohrscheib, Vicki Brandon, Teresa Pfaab, Bonnie Newlin, Melinda Tate. 2nd row: Sandra Rushing, Alfreda Bear, Debbie Bapp, Cinda Mullis, Marilyn Messman, Sheila Varvel, Cynthia Smith, Lynda Edwards, Ann Harris, Debbie Kizer. 3rd row: Ginger Mott, Donna Webb, Kathy Stanley, Tijuana Armes, Carroll Tracey, Anita Wienke, Sharon Bott, Sandra Griffin. Chorus— Spring Concert and Civic Club Performers Sitting: Vicki Brandon, president. Standing: Marilyn Mess- man, vice-president; Cinda Mullis, librarian; Bonnie New- lin, points chairman; Melinda Tate, librarian. 53 Seated: Jim Umbarger, Melinda Tate, Candy Wienke, Nancy Rohrscheib, Helen Wolf, Sue Wakefield. Standing Rick Knight, Mark McLanc, Ralph Whitt, George Heppe, Paul Messman. Student Council Officers Seated: George Heppe, President. Standing: Candy Wienke, Secretary; Helen Wolf, Treasurer; Paul Messman, Vice-President. 54 National Honor Society Sustaining Members: Candy Wienke, Elaine Scott-President, Marilyn Messman-Secretary, Jo Ellen Woodside-Treasurer, Helen Wolf, Nancy Davis-Student Council Representative, Sue Wakefield, Marsha Gordon, Paul Messman-Vice-President. Initiates-Front row: Mike Meade, Jim Umbarger, Melinda Tate, Jennifer Greer, Elaine Gunselman, Valerie Smith, Judy Wolf. Back row: Rick Cromwell, Martin Saupe, John Allen, Vicki Brandon, Nancy Rohrscheib. Left side, front to back: Ken Whitt, Vice-President; Ralph Whitt, Student Council; Terry Tyler, George Heppe, Phil Sands, Joe Stanfield, Tim Ingram. Middle: Gary Bell, Coach Miller, Denny Sy. Right side: Bob Smith, President; Kirk Webb, Secre- tary-Treasurer; Denny Robards, Tom Tyler, Sergeant at arms, John Stauter, Don Bennett, Tim Taylor. H -CI u b— The Letterman's Reward H-Club is an organization of Homer High School’s letter- men. To become a member, a boy must letter in at least one of the sports: football, basketball, or track. The H-Club sponsors the Freshman-Sophomore Basketball Tournament held at Homer each year. F.F.A. Members, seated: Terry Nale, Joe James, Terry Tyler, Rick Knight, Greg Mohr, Chris Peak, Jim Fish. Standing: Dave Peak, Terry Akers, George Lawrence, Art Grissom, Jim Rogers, Dave Kern, Pat Martens, Jim Strawser, Brad Mohr, Ron Umbarger. FFA Hard Work in Agriculture Future Farmers discuss the crop situation. F.F.A. Officers, seated: Dave Kern, Sentinel; George Law- rence, Reporter; Greg Mohr, President; Jim Rogers, Vice- President; Jim Strawser, Treasurer. Standing: Mr. Dunn, Sponsor; Brad Mohr, Secretary; Rick Knight, Student Council Representative. 57 Sophomores Produced a Winner. ’68’ Royalty-Nancy and Denny. 12-0 Victory. Panthers Stomp the Bobcats. “Is it that bad John?' Pop, Pop, Pop. 58 As a climax to a week of fun, float building, decorating, and spirit boosting, the activities of September 26 and 27, 1968, will not soon be forgotten. On Thursday, the 26th, the students had a rousing pep session, followed by a parade of floats, candidates for king, and queen, and the royal court. That night, a snake dance started in the depot lot and winding through town, ended at the school where a pep rally was held. An effigy of a Rossville player was burned in the mighty Panther’s bonfire. Friday evening, the inspired Panthers swept to a well- fought victory over a tough Rossville team. The final score was 12-0. The Sophomores won the float competition. With high spirits, everyone was eager for the Homecom- ing dance, highlight of Homecoming ’68! It was held in the high school gym. The floor had been transformed with unique decorations into what appeared to be a moonlit gar- den with an old-fashioned brick wishing well in one corner. A new innovation was that the band, The Fresh Clover Blues, played from the floor instead of from the stage. At eleven o’clock, the coronation ceremony started. Mr. Gilhaus announced the royal court: Freshmen—Donna James and Dick Sy, Sophomores—Melinda Tate and Rick Knight, Juniors—Ginger Mott and Mark Baird. The Senior candidates walked up onto the grass-covered stage. From the candidates of George Heppe, Dennis Ro- bards, Tim Ingram, Judy Wolf, Jo Ellen Woodside, and Nancy Davis, the king and queen were announced. Denny Robards and Nancy Davis were crowned by last year’s queen and king, Marilyn Koerner and Brad Mohr. Denny and Nancy then led the coronation dance as many bright-colored balloons drifted down. The entertainment and dancing continued until midnight, and all agreed that Homecoming ’68 would be fondly remembered. Homecoming '68' Some couples stand and listen while others dance. St. Patrick's One dark, snowy night in March, the 8th to be exact, the mystical lepre- chaun began to work his magic in Homer High Gymnasium. The Saint Patrick’s Day Dance, sponsored by the F.H.A and the F.F.A. got off to a run- ning start with the great music of the Okey Doaks. With two life-size lepre- chauns watching them from either side, the boys played their music all night. 60 Day Dance Promptly at 10:30, the new Miss F.H.A. and Mr. F.F.A. were an- nounced. Congratulations went to Jo Ellen Woodside and Rick Knight who were elected by their organi- zations to reign for the coming year. The evening was finished out with more dancing, and at 11:30, the spell of the leprechaun was broken as every- one had to go home and wait another year for the leprechaun to work his mysterious magic again. Greg must be telling another joke. 61 Cast: Tijuana Armes, Geraldine Hargrave; Becky Greer, Nella Hargrave; Bob Smith, Brocton; Malcolm McLane, Malvern Larkfield; Vicki Brandon, Felicity Fair; Paul Saupe, Cyril Bothingwell; Marilyn Messman, Regina Larkfield; Judy Wolf, Lona The villain, Cyril, threatens Brocton, the butler. Malvern and Felicity meet for the first time and suffer “true love.” Jim Walters provides the musical accompa- niment for the production. Pert Denise speaks saucily to Dr. Belch. The Junior and Senior classes this year presented an action-packed, sus- pense-filled “meller drama” entitled “Caught In the Villain’s Web,” or “More Sinned Against Than Sin- ning.” The charming hero, Malvern (Mal- colm McLane), falls in love with the beautiful heroine. Felicity Fair (Vicki Brandon). Their happiness is almost thwarted by the evil villain, Cyril (Paul Saupe), and Malvern’s conniv- ing mother, Regina (Marilyn Mess- man). Regina attempts to force Mal- vern to marry the shallow and artifi- cial Nella Hargrave (Becky Greer) who has a complaining mother, Geraldine (Tijuana Armes). Regina’s scheming involves the good Dr. Belch (Randy Walters), with her flirtatious 62 Caught in the Villain's Web Or More Sinned Against Than Sinning Vicki warbles “Bird in a Gilded Cage.” French maid, Denise (Kathy Stanley), and the unassuming butler, Brocton (Bob Smith), and also sire nearly loses her sweet, innocent daughter, Lona (Judy Wolf), to the evil Cyril. All’s well that ends well, though, and as always, good overpowers evil, and everyone lives happily ever after. For entertainment during the in- termissions, Vicki Brandon did a stirring rendition of “Bir In a Gilded Cage,” and Kathy Stanley sang “you Can’t Repay the Debt You Owe Your Mother.” Paul Messman did a hilarious rendition of Henry Gibson. The play was a roaring (and egg- throwing) success with a good turn- out on both nights. A tense moment after Brocton has shot the evil villain, Cyril. 63 64 Junior-Senior Prom On May 16, 1969, the Junior class of good, old H.H.S. put on a splendid prom for its Seniors. The Urbana Lincoln Hotel in Urbana was the setting for the banquet and prom. A dining room with white stone pillars along both sides was chosen. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of swiss steak and the after-dinner speaker, Larry Johnson, State’s Attor- ney gave a very interesting speech. The class hatchets were read by John Stauter and Bob Smith, and the prophesy was read by Jeff Burton and Steve Wakefield, Both of the ora- tions brought laughter to the crowd. Dance music was fur- nished by the Del Rays until eleven-thirty when everyone shed their formal clothes and headed for post-prom. At the Urbana Bowl, a delightful evening of fun and dancing was set off with an equally fun-filled post-prom. There was bowling, pool, and music for recreation, a lounge to relax in, and sandwiches, potato chips, and all the pop we could drink to keep us busy. At three o’clock on Satur- day morning, everyone went on their way, either to another party, to eat breakfast, or to drowsily collapse into bed. Congratulations, Juniors, for sponsoring such a wonderful prom! 65 1st row: Judy Wolf, Vicki Brandon, Ginny Dillon, Becky Greer, Nancy Davis. 2nd row: Sue Wakefield, Kathy Stanley, Sue Allison, Candy Wienke, Helen Wolf, Pat King, Jo Ellen Woodside, Elaine Scott. 3rd row: Jim Strawser, Greg Mohr, Randy. Walters,George Heppe, Denny Robards, Kirk Webb. Ralph Whitt, Dave Kern. 4th row: Tom Tyler, Tim Ingram, Paul Saupe, Denny Sy, Tim Taylor, Malcolm McLane, Don Bennett, Jim Rogers, John Stauter, Dick Moore. Graduation Marsha delivers the Farewell address. Elaine gives the Welcome at Commencement. Who follows whom? Ralph is amazed he actually “made it.” Receiving Mr. Gentry displays “Be Alive Inside and Out.” Helen aids Elaine in leveling her cap. line forms after graduation. 67 Vicki receives her scholarship award. Allison watches. Kathy and Sue Wakefield ham it up as Sue 1st row: Paul Messman, manager; Ralph Whitt, Joe Stanfield, Phil Sands, Glenn Couch, Malcolm McLane, Kirk Webb, Jeff Burton, George Heppe, Van Madding, Paul Compton, manager. 2nd row: Rick Knight, Joe James, Brad Mohr, Albert Sapp, Dave Webb, Denny Robards, Kenny Whitt, Terry Tyler, Dave Morrison, Allen Lawrence, Bob Smith. 3rd row: Neal Webb, Merle Griffin, Tom Tyler, Ed Sapp, Tim Taylor, John Stauter, Mark Baird, Elliot Lewis, Mike Hurbert, Rick Cromwell. Varsity Tops the Conference Coach Bruce Miller and his Panthers captured the E.C.C. football crown by compiling a record of 7-0. This is the first time Homer has ever won the title. The Panther’s first game was at home against Bismarck. Homer defeated the Blue Devils, 42-18. Denny Robards liad a total of six touchdowns. The next game was against the Catlin Wolverines and Homer defeated them 37-27. Homecoming was next with Rossville. Panthers downed the Bobcats 12-0. Homer’s third successive home game was with ABL. The hungry Panthers beat them 53-6. The Panthers then traveled to Ridgefarm, spoiling their Homecoming by a 40-7 win, and then traveled on to Jamai- ca and defeated the Cardinals by an overwhelming score of 60-0. The next game was one the Panthers had been waiting for. It was the final game of the year against the St. Joe— Ogden Spartans. Homer took an early lead and things were looking very good. Panthers’ quarterback, Ken Whitt, was injured and saw very limited action the rest of the game. The Spartans took advantage and swiped the lead—14-12 with a minute to go. The Panthers’ got the ball; reserve quarterback Terry Tyler handed off to Ralph Whitt, and he ran 50 yards for a T.D. to win the game for Homer. The final score was 18-14, and Homer had won its first E.C.C. crown. 70 Denny Robards All Conference All Area Little All State Elite 11 -Area Kirk Webb All Conference All Area Little All State- Honorable Mention Elite 11 —Area Ralph Whitt All Conference All Area Tom Tyler All Conference Bob Smith All Conference Don Bennett All Conference-Spe- cial Mention All Area- Honorable Mention Kenny Whitt All Conference-Spe cial Mention Phil Sands All Conference-Spe- cial Mention All Area- Honorable Mention Jeff Burton All Conference- Hon- orable Mention Malcolm McLane All Conference- Spe- cial Mention Joe Stanfield All Conference—Spe- cial Mention Tim Taylor All Conference- Hon- orable Mention Joe James All Conference- Hon orable Mention 7) 1st row: Rick Knight, Brad Mohr, Dave Webb, Van Madding, Glenn Couch, Allen Lawrence, Dave Morrison, Neal Webb, Merle Griffin. 2nd row: Ed Sapp, Albert Sapp, Elliot Lewis, Jeff Burton, Terry Tyler, Joe James, Mark Baird, Rick Crom- well, Mike Hurbert. J.V.'s Show Varsity Spirit Homer’s Junior Varsity squad, coached by Bob Skinner, compiled a record of 3-2 this year. The J.V.’s spent most of the season traveling, having their first four games away. The first game was played at Bismarck, where the Junior Panthers were defeated, 7-12. They then moved on to Cat- lin where Homer stomped the Wolverines, 33-0. Again, at Rossville, the Panthers were victorious, sneaking by the Bobcats 13-12. ABL was forth on the J.V.’s list, but ABL stopped the Panthers with a score of 6-24. The final game was played at home against the fighting Ridgefarm team, where Homer came out on top—21-13. 72 Dave Morrison, number 87, leads Panthers out to victory field. Coach Miller and Coach Skinner give Joe Stanfield, number 90, and other Panthers last minute pep talk. Ken Whitt, number 13, carries ball to gain yardage for mighty Panthers. 73 Panthers-IN ACTION! Teamwork kept Panthers on top. Football Scores Nancy Davis, Captain Vicki Brandon Homer 42 Bismarck 19 Homer 37 Catlin 27 Homer 12 Rossville 0 Homer 53 A B L 6 Homer 40 Ridgefarm 7 Homer 60 Jamaica 0 Homer 18 St. Joe-Ogden 14 Basketball Scores Homer 70 Scotland 59 Homer 70 Jamaica (overtime) 72 Homer 72 Shiloh (overtime) 70 Homer 76 Georgetown 77 Homer 68 Kansas (overtime) 69 Homer 60 Villa Grove 57 Homer 62 East Lynn 54 Homer 59 Rossville 58 Homer 72 A B L 59 Homer 70 Catlin 66 Homer 58 Bismarck 64 Homer 44 St. Joe-Ogden 46 Homer 47 Ridgefarm 58 Homer 84 Armstrong 75 Homer 51 Uni High 58 Homer 59 Chrisman 67 Homer 62 Unity 70 Charleston Tourney Homer 47 Rantoul 73 Homer 75 Shelbyville 62 Homer 63 Neoga 58 Homer 75 County Tourney Fisher 74 Homer 79 Uni High 51 Homer 50 St. Joe-Ogden (overtime) 47 Homer 42 Unity (overtime) 47 District Tournament Homer 63 Ridgefarm 59 Homer 61 A B L 53 Regional Tournament Homer 59 Catlin 68 Varsity Nancy Rohrscheib Elaine Gunselman 74 Judy Wolf Cheerleaders Lead Fans Homer 7 Bismarck 12 Homer 32 Catlin 0 Homer 13 Rossville 12 Homer 6 A B L 26 Homer 21 Ridgefarm 13 Through Football and Basketball Diane Bolin, Mascot Janice Baird Debbie Kizer Junior Varsity Football Scores Sandy Griffin Basketball Scores Valerie Smith Homer 49 Scotland 38 Homer 42 Jamaica 21 Homer 50 Shiloh 56 Homer 56 Georgetown 31 Homer 63 Kansas 18 Homer 54 Villa Grove 44 Homer 52 East Lynn 33 Homer 36 Rossville 63 Homer 34 Fisher 48 Homer 61 A B L 40 Homer 50 Catlin 58 Homer 55 Bismarck 47 Homer 48 St. Joe-Ogden 41 Homer 46 Ridgefarm 43 Homer 44 Armstrong 37 Homer 68 Uni High 62 Homer 49 Chrisman 40 Homer 74 Unity 48 Oakwood Tourney Homer 48 Champaign Central 54 75 Kneeling: Malcolm McLane, manager, Don Bennett, Paul Saupe, Phil Sands, Jeff Burton, Dick Moore, Tim Ingram. Standing: Bruce Cook, manager, Ralph Whitt, Steve Wakefield, Kirk Webb, John Allen, Denny Sy, Paul Compton, Coach Gilhaus. Varsity Basketball Team Denny Sy Conference Special Mention Don Bennett All Conference Team Ralp Whitt Conference Honorable Mention 76 Kirk Webb, forward Jeff Burton, guard Tim Ingram, guard Phil Sands, forward 77 Kneeling: Larry Wakefield, Rick Knight, Jim Umbarger, Mike Hubert, Dick Sy, Rick Cromwell, Neal Webb. Standing: Bruce Cook, Manager, Terry Tyler, Jerry Bennett, David Peak, Ron Umbarger, Brad Mohr, Ed Sapp, Mr. Skinner, Coach. Junior Varsity Team Kneeling: Ed Sapp, Gary Bell. Rick Knight, John Stauter, Jerry Bennett, Jim Umbarger, Rick Cromwell, Larry Wakefield. Standing: Mr. Skinner, Coach, Kirk Webb, Rick Varvel, Ron Umbarger, Denny Sy, Phil Sands, Dave Morrison, Jeff Bruton, Terry Tyler. Mr. Miller, Coach. Track so !: Phil in the block ready to go! Just like sitting in an easy chair. 83 HOMER CITIZENS DONATE SCOREBOARD AND BENCH 1968 - 69 Shown above is the new dual purpose football and basketball scoreboard which was recently completed, and put into operation in the Homer Schools. The center portion was used this past fall for football games, and is now being used inside for basketball games along with the name and foul panels. This was purchased and installed by interested cit- izens. In the lower picture is shown the new scorers and timers’ bench which was constructed and donated by local citizens. The Homer Schools would like to thank all citizens for any and all financial dona- tions, time and labor, or efforts of any kind to make the scoreboard and bench a reality. These two additions now provide Homer with one of the finest facilities in the area for scor- ing and timing athletic events. A sincere thanks from the Homer Schools on behalf of the Board of Education 84 1 Hour Koretizing 108 East University Champaign, Illinois As an introductory offer We are giving away $3.00 to each customer. These discount cards are for saving you money on every order. Quality and Service Is Our Business Pearson Piano Organ 1302 W. University Urbana, Illinois Famous Names: Knabe Ivers Wurlitzer Motorola Cable Zenith ABBOT’S FLORIST 1501 N. Prospect Champaign, Illinois Phone 352-9616 Sackett’s Furniture R.H. Bishop Name Brand Lines 119-123 East University Company Champaign, Illinois Phone 352-5216 Plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Whittakers Jewelry 3402 N. Mattis Ave. Champaign, Illinois Store 133 West Main Urbana, Illinois Phone 367-5132 Phone 356-7277 For the Finest Service In Central Illinois Fabrics for Every Occasion School, Party, or Prom Julie Ann Fabrics Worden-Martin, Inc. Church and Neil Downtown Champaign Your Chrysler, Plymouth Dealer 6 East Springfield Compliments of Champaign, Illinois Phone 352-7901 Goldblatt’s County Fair Champaign, Illinois SEARS Sears Roebuck Company 322 North Hickory Champaign, Illinois Phone 352-6531 Shop the brightest spot around. In Joesph Kuhn our lighting center, you’ll see practi- cally everything imaginable in light- Company ing from crystal chandeliers to table lamps. Downtown Champaign The r V Lighting P KERASOTES THEATERS Center C CO-ED 1 1 CO-ED II Virginia 1300 S. Neil Cinema Champaign Twin-City Drive-In Widescreen Drive-In Div. of Springfield Electric Champaign—Urbana Phone 352-7051 Congratulations to the Class of “69” First National Bank Member F.D.I.C. Homer, Illinois Boyd’s Flowers and Gifts The Friendly Flower Shop 602 E. Country Club Road Urbana, Illinois Phone 367-2167 Mister G’s Pizza Eat in— Carry Out— Delivery Italian Beef Sandwiches Compliments of Philippa’s First With Prom Formals 2003 S. Philo Road Urbana, Illinois Phone 365-1023 Lots of Luck to the Seniors of “69” Wakefield Auto Supply Homer, Illinois The Best to All Sailor’s Recreation Homer, Illinois 1969 Ford—It’s a Whole New Thing—The Going Thing University Ford Sales, Inc. Champaign, Illinois 90 Country Fair Spudnut Shop Country Fair Shopping Center Champaign, Illinois Phone 352-0731 We Fix Special Orders Sandwiches—Soup—Soft Drinks Chili and Go-Orders Coles The Best of Luck to the Class of “69” Homer Sidney Wienke-Taylor Cleaning Homer, Illinois Congratulations Class of “69” Courson’s Hardware L. J. White Roofing Lumber Company Roofing—Siding—Sheet Metal Sidney, Illinois Homer, Illinois The Blossom Basket Florist Flowers for all occasions Urbana, Illinois Best Wishes Clyde 1. Williams Class of “69” Drainage Contractor Sharp’s Standard Service Supply Company Homer, Illinois Homer, Illinois Phone 896-2622 Congratulations to the Class of “69” Wakefield Ag Service Homer, Illinois Urbana Bowl Bowling Billiards 509 N. Cunningham Urbana, Illinois Phone 367-1013 Compliments of C. T. Henson Webster Grocery and Sons Company Danville, Illinois Lumber Building Material Broadlands, Illinois Lucas Wall Farm, Garden, and Lawn Seeds Mode Shop Dodson Seed Paints—Wallpaper—Gifts Store Sidell, Illinois 202-206 West Main Danville, Illinois Phone 288-9222 FLOWER SHOP Five Points Urbana, Illinois Phone 367-8476 The Complete Building Center Building Material Ready Mix Concrete Hunter Lumber Coal Company Ogden, St. Joseph Hunter—Webb Builders, Inc. Building and Planning Service fl iihlMJ Newman’s The Store For Young Men Fairmount, Illinois Phone 758-2126 15 East Main Pickup Trailers—Power Corn Rakes Danville, Illinois 93 Driscoll Pharmacy HOMER, ILLINOIS Phone 896-2623 Complete Pharmacy, Cosmetic, and Fountain Service Doug Linda Driscoll 94 Lewis R. Danner Home Contractor HOMER, ILLINOIS New Homes Remodeling HOMER, ILLINOIS New Homes Remodeling Phone 896-2246 Phone 442-0742 KOERNER ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE Rewinding and Repair Sales and Service Compliments to the Senior Class 612 Warrington Ave. Night Phone Danville, Illinois 446-7413 61832 Dowers Studio Frey Tire Company 1032 East Main 408 South Gilbert Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois Phone 442-6021 Homer Grain Company HOMER, ILLINOIS Phone 896-2494 96 ALLERTON IMPLEMENT CO. Radio Dispatched Sales and Service Phone: Sidell 288-9333—Broadlands 834-3021 Allerton, Illinois—61810 Choose from The Long Green Line of John Deere Equipment Best Wishes Class of “69” Davis Hybrid Corn Company L. L. Lenover Sales and Service 806 Warrington Avenue Danville, Illinois Phone 442-0203 Deutsh Uptown Fairmount, Illinois 310-312 N. Vermilion Danville, Illinois We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. D(u£u QunziaL cHomzi Homer - Broadlands - Fithian 896-2323 98 The Advertising Committee wishes to thank all the business firms who helped to make this Homerian possible. Advertising Committee things g( better Enjoy the world’s greatest participation sport at King Pin Bowling Lanes Snack Bar Open and League Bowling Homer, Illinois 896-2513 99 Compliments of Brewer Chevrolet Homer, Illinois Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed Wheel Horse Garden Tractor Ralph’s Body Shop Homer, Illinois Ralph Robertson: Owner Phone 896-4591 Congratulations Class of “69” Fish Insurance Agency Homer, Illinois 100 Compliments of Arthur E. Brown Havard’s Your Friendly Barber Country Companies Man HOMER, ILLINOIS Shop Phone 896-2049 HOMER, ILLINOIS Congratulations to the Class of “69” Ideal Plumbing Corporation Ideal Electric Corporation Homer, Illinois Honegger’s Feeds Smith-Douglas Fertilizers Phone 688-2142 Compliments of Wienke Shoes Sidney Grain Company Homer, Illinois Grain—Seeds—Twine Fertilizers Feeds Grinding Seed Cleaning Sidney, Illinois “Cleve” Alexander Sporting Goods 155 North Vermilion Danville, Illinois Lincoln House Restaurant Good Food Ogden, Illinois Vince’s IGA Foodliner Homer, Illinois Ingram’s Nursery Landscaping Homer, Illinois Phone 896-2612 Everyday Low Prices 102 Homer Carpet Drapery Co. When All You Kids Grow Up—COME SEE US HOMER, ILLINOIS PHONE 896-2021 yJS i'A