Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

►rV 1974 Mmerian Homer High School Homer, Volume 56 Zabel of Contents pp. 3-37 Zhe People We Know. Seniors (Juniors Sophomores freshmen p. 8 p. 18 p. 20 p. 22 p. 30 p. 31 p. 36 Zhe Zkings We (Do Administration faculty Special Services p. 38 THE PEOPLE WE KNOW May J -Have your Attention, Please . . . Class officers' pictures will be taken today at 2:45 p. m. Congratulations to the new regional champs! The Junior-Senior class play. I'll Leave It to You, will be presented tonight at 8:00 p. m. 5th hour typing class report to study hall. We have two visitors at school today. Their names are Bonnie and Clyde. Girls volleyball tournament begins today at 4:30. Villa Grove vs Jamaica. The Home Ec department has reported food missing from the refrigerator. This must not continue. F.H.A. girls meet at the school at 5:30 to eat at Ireland’s and go to the Ice Capades. 6 Calendar August 20 Football Practice Starts 27 Teacher’s Workshop 28 First Day of School September 3 No School 6 FHA Welcome Party 7 Football Season Starts 13 GAA Welcome Party 15 GAA Pop Bottle Drive 21 Volleyball Practice Starts 30 GAA Bike Hike October 1 Homecoming Week Begins Start Work on Floats 3 Indians Invade School 4 Bonfire and Pep Rally 5 Homecoming Game-Newman 6 Homecoming Dance 8 No School 9 Girl's Volleyball Season Starts 11 FHA Formal Intiation 13 FHA Rally at ABL 17 John Stanfield went swimming 19 Dan and Rick have crutches race 25 No, No, Nanette 28 John and Rick meet the hard way 29 French Play Volleyball Tournament Starts November 4 Football Banquet 5 No School Basketball Practice Starts 22 Thanksgiving Vacation Starts 26 School Starts 29 FHA Foreign Foods Supper at Jamaica 30 GAA Chili Supper December 13 Concert by Chanute Air Force Band 15 FHA Caroling 19 Snow Storm Hits Homer January 2 School Starts 9 Jamaica Tournament Starts 10 No School 11 Jamaica Tournament 12 Third Place Trophy in Jamaica Tourney 21 High School Winter Concert 29 Little Okaw Tournament at Bement 31 Little Okaw Tournament at Bement February 1 Second Place Trophy in Little Okaw Tourney 4 Girls Basketball Season Starts 9 Texas Cowgirls Come to Homer 12 No School 20 Camelot 21 GAA Potluck 23 Sadie Hawkin's Dance 26 Regional Tournament at ABL 28 Regional Tournament at ABL March 1 First Place Trophy in Regional 2 Fresh-Soph Little Okaw Tournament 6 Sectional Tournament at Tuscolo 7 Third Place in Fresh-Soph Tournament 17 Basketball Banquet 29 Jr. Sr. Play 30 Jr. Sr. Play April 1 FHA Week Begins 9 Track Season Begins 12 No School-Easter Vacation Begins 16 School Begins 17 Golf Season Starts 24 Girls Track Season Begins May 1 FHA Mother-Daughter Tea 3 County Track Meet 8 GAA Banquet 10 Golf District 11 Girl's District Track Meet 14 Golf Conference Meet 18 Track District 18 Prom at Century 21 19 Post Prom at Fox Theater 20 Senior Business Day 21 Track and Golf Banquet 22 National Honor Society Induction 26 Baccalaureate 29 Last Day of School 31 Commencement June 1 Alumni Banquet 7 Anita Jeane Baird Next Year: Parkland College Ambition: To travel Joseph Edward Bear Next Year: Electrician school Ambition: To be an electrician 'Seniors—Our Most Important Timothy Paul Copass Next Year: In the service Ambition: To have a good job Ruth Elaine Crain Next Year: Parkland College Ambition. To be a secretary John Polk Craver Next Year. University of Illinois Ambition: To become an attorney 8 Jack Owen Edwards Next Year: Parkland College Ambition: To be a successful Businessman Gary Lee Dodd Next Year: Going to school Ambition: To be a mechanic Are Our Surliest X ears. Thomas Lee Edwards Next Year: Going to college Ambition: To have money Daniel Boyd Izard Next Year: Going to the University of Illinois Ambition: To manage a grain elevator Vicky Sue Jones Next Year: Working as a cosmetologist Ambition: To lead a prosperous and healthy life 9 Keith Lee Kilian Next Year: Parkland College Ambition; To farm Shelley Lynn Libka Next Year; Working Ambition: To get married Kent Alan Lutz Next Year: Olney Central College Ambition: To start a business Seniors—Our Jdeals Are Diane Elizabeth Louise McLane Michael William Martens Next Year: Parkland College Ambition; To be a policeman Next Year; University of Illinois Ambition: To get a job and get married Carol Ann Messman Next Year: Valparaiso University Ambition: To have a good career 10 Gary Lynn Mitchell Next Year; Working and going to school Ambition: To have a well paying job William Thomas Mouser Donna Lynn Pfaab Next Year; Computer Institute Next Year: Southern Illinois University Ambition: Receive a college education Ambition: To go to college and travel Our Better Selves Mary Pat Pfaab Next Year: Parkland College Ambition: To go to college and travel Daniel Lynn Pridemore Next Year: Western Illinois University Ambition: Be a Physical Education teacher Peter Pruitt Next Year: Working Ambition: To have money 11 Patricia Sue Robards Next Year; Working Ambition: Move back to Texas Cheryl Ann Varvel Next Year; Parkland College Ambition: Get An education and work Richard Donald Srum Next Year: University of Illinois Ambition: To be successful Amy Dawn Tate Next Year; Parkland College Ambition: To have a technical career Seniors—Our (jlorij Comes Daniel Ray Wakefield Kathy Sue Wolf Next Year: University of Illinois Next Year: Parkland College Ambition: To become an accountant Ambition: To work with animals 12 Beth Ann Woodside Next Year: Southern Illinois Univ. Ambition: To teach special education. Douglas Eugene Zook Next Year; Working Ambition; To have money from Daring to Begin First Row, left to right: Diane McLane, Second Vice-President; Shelley Libka, Secretary; Dan Izard, Treasurer and Student Council. Second Row; Vicky Jones, President; Carol Messman, First Vice-President; Dan Wakefield, Student Council. Not Pictured; John Stanfield, Student Council. Zke People We Know Anita Baird: GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Tatler2,3; Librarian 2,3; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; HERO 4, secretary; Trackette 1,2, 3; Cheerleader 1.3,4, Captain 4. Joe Bear: H-Club 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, President 4; Jr-Sr Play 3; HERO 4; Basketball manager 1,2,3; Football 1,2, manager 3,4. Tim Copass: HERO 4. Ruthie Crain: GAA 4; FHA 2,3,4; Wildcats Roar (newspaper) 3; Librarian 1,2,3; Jr-Sr Play 4, crew; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Track 4; Cheerleader 3; Beta Club 2,3,4; FBLA 1,2,3, President 3. John Craver: H-Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Golf 1,2,3,4; Boys’ State 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Class President 1. Gary Dodd: Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; HERO 4. Jack Edwards: FSA-Jets 3; HERO 4, President Tom Edwards: H-Club 2,3,4; Tatler 3; Jr-Sr Play 4, crew; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4, Captain 4. Dan Izard: H-Club 2,3,4, Secretary 3, President 4; Jr-Sr Play 3,4, crew; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Track 1,2,3. Vicki Jones: GAA 1,2,3; Librarian 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2, President 3; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; Class President 3,4. Keith Kilian: HERO 4, Treasurer; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew. Shelley Libka: GAA 1,2,3,4, Point Chariman 3, Student Council 4; Band 1,2; FHA 1,2,2,4, V.P. of Degrees 3, Secretary 4; Tatler 1; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; Homecoming Attendant 3, Candidate 4; Jr-Sr Prom Queen 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Secretary 3,4. Kent Lutz: HERO 4. Mike Martens: Football 1,2; HERO 4. Diane McLane: GAA 1,2,3,4, Vice-president 2, Sportshead 3, Historian 4; Student Council 2,3,4, Vice-president 3, President 4; FSA-Jets 3; Tatler 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Jr-Sr Play 3,4; Basketball 4, Captain; Volleyball 4; Track 4; Yearbook Literary Co-editor 4. Carol Messman: GAA 1,2,3,4, 2nd Vice-president 2, Secretray 3, Vice-president 4; Student Council 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Assist. Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, V.P. of Projects 4; Tatler 1,2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4, President 4; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; Volleyball 4; Track 4; Homecoming Queen candidate 4; Prom Queen candidate 4; Class Vice-president 4, Treasurer 1, Yearbook Co-editor 4. Gary Mitchell: Librarian 4; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; Basketball 1,2; Football 2; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Prom King Candidate 4. Tom Mouser: Chorus 1; Camera Club 1. Rick Paquin: Football 2; HERO 4. u and What Zhey Did. Donna Pfaab: GAA 1,2,3,4, President 4; Student Council 3,4, Secretary 4; FSA-Jets 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Historian 2, Vice- president 3, Student Council 4; Tatler 2,3; Jr-Sr Play 3,4; HERO 4; Volleyball 4; National Honor Society 4. Mary Pfaab: GAA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; FHA 2,3,4; Librarian 2,3; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; HERO 4; Trackettes 3; Homecoming attendant 1. Dan Pridemore: H-Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Tatler 2,3; Librarian 4, President; Jr-Sr Play 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2. Peter Pruitt: H-Club 4; Tatler 1,2; Jr-Sr Play 3; Football 1,2,4. Pat Robards: GAA 1,2,3, 2nd Vice-president 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; HERO 4. Rick Strum: H-Club 2,3, 4, Sec-Treasurer 4; Chorus 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2; Golf 1,2, 3, 4; Homecoming King 4; Class Treasurer 1; Homecoming attendant 2; Yearbook Sports Editor 4. John Stanfield: H-Club 1,2,3; Jr-Sr Play 3; Football 1,2. Amy Tate: GAA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3,4; Band 1,2,3, Vice-president 3, Secretary 2, Librarian 1; FHA 1,2,3,4, 1st Vice- president 2, Secretary 3, Points Chairman 4; Tatler 1,3, Business Manager 1; National Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4; Jr-Sr Play 3, crew; Trackettes 2,3; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Secretary 1, Vice-president 3; Yearbook Co-editor 4. Cheryl Varvel: GAA 1,2,3,4, Points Chairman 2, Vice-president 3, 2nd Vice-president 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Wardrobe Mis- tress 2, Secretary 3, Student Council 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, V.P. of Recreation 2, V.P. of Public Relations 3, President 4; Tatler 1,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Jr-Sr Play 3,4; HERO 4; Student Council 1; Trackette 3; Class Treasurer 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Queen Candidate 4. Dan Wakefield: H-Club 2,3,4, Vice-president 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Golf 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Prom King 4; Yearbook Sports Editor 4. Kathy Wolf: GAA 1.2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,2,3; HERO 4. Beth Wood side: GAA 1,2,3,4, Sportshead 2; Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, V.P. of Degrees 2, Assist. Treasurer 3, Trea- surer 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Jr-Sr Play 4; HERO 4; Volleyball 4; Yearbook Literary Editor 4. Doug Zook: H-Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1; HERO 4; Basketball manager 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Track 1,2. 15 We're Not Getting Older . . . We’re Gating better. 16 Being of Sound MM and tSody . . . I, Anita Baird, will my naturally blonde hair to Sandy Zook. I, Joe Bear, will my ability to be injured before football season to Eric Miller. I, Tim Copass, will my ability to kill my self in tumbling to Les Reeley. 1, Ruthie Crain, will my southern accent to Donna Srum. Keep on Practicing. I, John Craver, will my basketball to Sheepdog. (Kevin Heemstra) I, Gary Dodd, do will and bequeath my talent of choosing other guys steady girlfriends to Russ Reeley, Make sure they have a promise ring, Russ! I, Jack Edwards, will my outstanding attendance record to Jackie Clark. I, Tom Edwards, being of sound mind and body will nothing to nobody. I, Dan Izard, will my ability to play linebacker to Steve Kasper. Fill them holes Steve! I, Vicky Jones, will my body to Bonita Mullins. Figuratively speaking Bah , may be someday you'll “shape up . I, Keith Kilian, will my ability to charm girls to anyone that thinks he can handle it. I, Shelley Libka, will my ability to get out of study hall to Barb Crutcher. You'll have to try harder not to get caught. I, Kent Lutz, will my ability to be absent and have a passable excuse when I get back to Randy Pe- ters. Don't let me down, Randy. I, Diane McLane, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Howdyshell to Mary Standfield. I, Mike Martens, will my ability to skip school and not get caught to Lynn Umbarger. I, Carol Messman, do will my ability to stay off the restricted list to Cindy Chrestman. If you didn't want to be a cheerleader all you had to do was say so. I, Gary Mitchell, being of sound mind and body do will and bequeath my quick and witty responses to duh, duh, Tim Izard. Duh, duh, duh. I, Tom Mouser, having spent my last year in the Homer Asylum, now commit and bequeath my ability to do three flips and a double somersault on a motorcycle to Tim Martens and also the num- ber of a spine specialist. (If you live.) I, Rick Paquin, will my ability to do things to teachers and not get in trouble for it to Tim Lewis. I, Donna Pfaab, will my ability to pulverize innocent victims in the hall without getting caught to Steve Kasper. Have fun running from those teachers. I, Mary Pfaab, will my ability to getting underclassmen in trouble in P.E. to Mary Stanfield. Keep walking around the gym, Mary. I, Dan Pridemore, will anything worth investigating to Dean Chism. I, Peter Pruitt, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Kerr to Paul Lewis. I, Pat Robards, will my broken ankel to Mary Stanfield. It’s a good excuse to get out of P. E. for three months. I, Rick Srum, will my ability to walk and dance like a soul brother to Eric Miller. I, John Stanfield, will my ability to go swimming before our class picture is taken to Dave Nale. Hope the water is shallow enough. I, Amy Tate, will my ability to gracefully fall off a bicycle to Paul Lewis. It will keep you in stitches. I, Cheryl Varvel, will all the mice at the elevator to Mrs. Howdyshell. May they invade your P.E. class. I, Dan Wakefield, do hereby will my mathematical knowledge, what there is of it, to Ted Tyler. I, Kathy Wolf, will my ability to lose weight to anyone who needs to lose. I, Beth Woodside, will my complete self-confidence in bookkeeping to the junior class. (Mrs. Kerr told me to.) I, Doug Zook, of sound mind, will my ability to control my temper to Chris Sturdyvin. ‘Juniors Debra Allen Linda Alexander John Bruden Ryan Clarke Debbie Cope Left to Right: Karin Freeman, Student Council; Ryan Clarke, President; Randy Peters, Treasurer; Robin Srum, Vice-President; Jackie Ethridge, Secretary. Not Pictured; Chris Sturdyvin, Student Council. Debbie Danner Mary Deffley Deana Dodd Jackie Ethridge Karin Freeman Kathy Harrold Sheila Hubert Don Humphrey Mike Humphrey Tim Izard Jeff Jones Paul Lewis Tim Lewis Teri Martens Vicky Mouser Peggy Nale Randy Peters Bill Pruitt Lesley Reeley Russ Reeley Keith Rohl Lori Rushing Jenny Sapp S liar on Sapp Robin Srum Mary Stanfield Chris Sturdyvin Greg Summers Kristi Wienke Mark Wienke 19 Sophomores Melinda Allen John Bear Sharon Buck Debbie Carmien Wendy Chism Jackie Clark Bob Clem Tom David David Diel Jill Dodd Susan Dodd Jack Driver Judy Ethridge Bill French Sharon Gordon Brian Grubb Jeff Hubert Julie Izard Dan James Steve Kasper 20 Craig Kilian Cheri Laughlin Jerry Leisch Patty Lewis Jerry Lyon Tim Martens Eric Miller Dan Morrison Jay Newlin Debbie Pruitt Larry Robards Donna Srum Sharon Tate Ted Tyler Lynn Umbarger Roy Wakefield John Wilson Left to Right: Craig Kilian, Student Council; BobClem, Treasurer;Sharon Tate, President; Donna Srum, Secretary; Debbie Pruitt, Vice-President; Jackie Clark, Student Council. freshmen Kneeling, left to right: Dave Kasper, Student Council; Randy Kirby, Treasurer; Marty Wilson, Sergeant-at-Arms; John Dodd, President. Standing, left to right: Lori Izard, Secretary; Kristi McKenzie, Vice-President; Kim Carter, Student Council. Rod Baird Jackie Bruden Jim Butler Kim Carter Cindy Chrestman Gary Cromwell Becky Danner Larry Davidson John Dodd Randy Dodd Kevin Heemstra Donna Humphrey Lori Izard Ken Jones Dave Kasper Rhonda Ketchum Bonnie Lacy 22 Randy Kirby Kristi McKenzie Victor Melton Bonita Mullins David Male Dirk Pell George Pfaab Randy Reeley Tim Richards Debbie Robertson Rick Robertson Carla Rogers Carleen Rogers Linda Rogers Tim Sapp Debbie Schroeder Lorita Smith Wes Taylor Gloria Whitt Marla Wienke Marty Wilson Jim Wolf Marian Woodside Sandy Zook FAVORITE TEACHERS: Mr. Hales, Mrs. Kerr. Mr. Barrett. Mall of dame . . . STUDY HALL SKIPPERS: Anita Baird, Pete Pruitt LAZIEST: Pete Pruitt, Mary Pfaab 24 . . . . Seniors CLASS CUT-UPS: Everyone MOST BASHFUL: Keith Kilian, Pat Robards. FRIENDLIEST: Ruthie Crain, Rick Srum, Amy Tate. BIGGEST FLIRTS: Anita Baird, Dan Pridemore. MOST TALKATIVE: Anita Baird, Pete Pruitt, Mary Pfaab. .High School PRETTIEST LEGS: Eric Miller, Amy Tate. PRETTIEST HAIR: Craig Kilian, Anita Baird. MOST ATHLETIC: Diane McLane, Dan Pridemore, Robin Srum. 26 Dan Wakefield Jllinois State Scholar Boy's State Qirl’s State John Craver and Dan Izard Shelley Libka 27 Sitting: Richard Freeman, President; Donald Baird, Secretary. Standing: James Wakefield, Wes Tyler, William Taylor, Robert Bryan, Doanld Tate. Board of Sducation Superintendent: Harold E. Clay Principal: Robert Gilpin 30 faculty Jim Allen Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University English I and II Speech Senior Sponsor Sharon Ambler Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University Vocational Home Economics I Assistant F.H. A. Advisor Martin Barrett Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University World History United States History Civics American Problems Sophomore Sponsor 31 Cynthia Breeze Bachelor's Degree from University of Illinois Chorus Junior Sponsor 32 Gertrude Brown Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University English II and IV French I and II Student Council Advisor Freshman Sponsor Gerald Ditto Bachelor's Degree from University of Illinois Band Junior Sponsor Jim Famey Bachelor's Degree from University of Illinois Freshman Biology Sophomore Biology Varsity Golf Coach Freshman Sponsor Robert Gilhaus Bachelor's Degree from University of Missouri Freshman Science Driver Education Junior Sponsor Ron Green Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University Boys' Physical Education Assistant Football Coach Assistant Track Coach H-Club Sponsor Senior Sponsor Dana Hales Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University Industrial Arts I, II, III, and IV Student Council Advisor Senior Sponsor Judy Howdyshell Master's Degree from University of Illinois Girls' Physical Education Girls' Volleyball Coach Girls' Basketball Coach Girls’ Track Coach G.A.A. Sponsor Cheerleaders' Sponsor Sophomore Sponsor 33 Ruth Kerr Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University Typing I Office Practice Shorthand I Bookkeeping Vocational Related Occupations Homerian Advisor HERO Co-Sponsor Geraldine Marrs Master’s Degree from University of Illinois Vocational Home Economics II, III Family Living Vocational Related Occupations FHA Advisor HERO Co-Sponsor Bruce Miller Master’s Degree from University of Illinois Guidance Counselor Varsity Football Coach Track Coach H-Club Sponsor Nancy Smaardyk Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University Librarian Student Librarian Advisor Sophomore Sponsor Mary Smith Bachelor’s Degree from University of Illinois Art I, II, and III Senior Sponsor Jim Trask Bachelor's Degree from Eureka College Plane Geometry Varsity Basketball Coach Randy Waddell Bachelor’s Degree from University of Illinois Algebra I and II Advanced Math JV Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach Junior Sponsor Michael Winter Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University Chemistry Advanced Biology Technical Math Freshman Sponsor 35 COOKS: Mrs. Trees, Mrs. White, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Wienke. JANITORS: Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Limp. Not pictured: Mr. Walker, Mr. Chism. BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Henady, Mr. Noel, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Byerly. Not pictured: Mr. Morgan, Mr. Chism. 36 Zable of Contents 38-93 Zke Z,kings We Do Organizations p. 40 Sports p. 54 Activities p. 76 Graduation p. 86 Advertisements p. 94-110 THE THINGS WE DC First Row: Donna Pfaab, Shelley Libka, Karin Freeman, Jackie Clark. Second Row: Diane McLane, Chris Sturdyvin, Paul Lewis, John Stanfield, Ryan Clarke. Third Row: Kim Carter, Debi Cope, Dan Wakefield, Cheryl Varvel, Craig Kilian, Dave Kasper. Student Council Karin Freeman, Treasurer; Donna Pfaab, Secretary; Paul Lewis, Second Vice-President; Ryan Clarke, Vice President; Diane McLane, President. The student council has worked hard this year trying to entertain and represent the student body. The Christmas party, planned in detail, and for once to have a feature length film, had to be can- celled due to the snowy December weather. One major accomplishment of the council was to hold a Sadie Hawkins Dance. It went over beautifully with overwhelming participation. Attempts for a student lounge were again rebuffed, as were at- tempts for various recreational money-making pro- jects. Hang in there gang, and keep plugging for the student body of Homer High School. Sustaining Members. Seated: Dan Wakefield, Randy Peters, and Ryan Clarke. Standing: Beth Woodside, Deana Dodd, Amy Tate, Cheryl Varvel, Diane McLane, and Carol Messman. National Nonor Society National Honor Society is a scholarship honorary whose requirement is a B average. Since no individual may even be considered without this average, the other qualifications--leadership, service, and character--play most impor- tant roles. A faculty committee discuss each candidate on these qualifications, Then by written ballot each committee member evaluates every candidate on a basis of 1 for low to 5 for high. After compiling each student’s rating sheets, the students accepted into the honorary are sashed at an all school assembly. Formal initiation in an evening ceremony takes place about a week later. Nominated and accepted into National Honor Society as actives this spring are seniors Shelley Libka and Donna Pfaab; juniors Mary Deffley and Robin Srum; and sophomore provisional members Dave Diel, Wendy Chism, Debbie Pruitt, and Sharon Tate. 41 First Row: Mrs. Ambler, Mrs. Sandahl, Beth Woodside, Mary Pfaab, Anita Baird, Shelley Libka, Donna Pfaab, Kathy Wolf, Pat Robards, Cheryl Varvel, Mrs. Mans. Second Row: Kristi Wienke, Sharon Gordon, Deana Dodd, Debbie Pruitt, Sharon Tate, Sharon Buck, Bonnie Lacey, Sandy Zook, Marian Woodside. Third Row: Debra Allen, Debbie Carmien, Julie Izard, Jackie Clark, Susan Dodd, Kim Carter, Marla Wienke, Debbie Schroeder, Donna Humphrey, Linda Rogers, Gloria Whitt. Fourth Row: Ruthie Crain, Donna Srum, Jill Dodd, Wendy Chism, Linda Alexander, Debbie Danner, Debbie Cope, Diane McLane, Amy Tate, Carol Messman. 3.H.A. The Future Homemakers of America was again one of the busiest organizations of Homer High School. To start the year off the girls held their annual Freshman Wel- come Party on September 6 at Homer Lake. On October 13, members of the Homer chapter attended the Section Rally at ABL. As usual, the organization ran the concession stand at the football games. Later on in the year, the F.H. A. attended a Foreign Foods Party held at Jamaica High School. For a Christmas project, they went caroling at the Champaign County Nursing Home. The club also sponsored an assembly at which Dave Rothermel of ABL spoke. The F.H.S. was well represented at the state convention in Springfield with four girls attending. As a special event this year, the organization spent the evening out in Champaign. Accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Marrs, Mr. and Mrs. Chism, Mrs. Dodd and Mr. and Mrs. Ambler, the girls ate dinner at Ireland's restaurant and then attended an evening performance of the Ice Capades at the Assembly Hall. Even though the evening started off with a brokendown bus, everyone had a good time. The F. H. A. was busy this year, but it will probably be even busier next year. football Concessions Keep Us Busy! First Row: Beth Woodside, Treasurer; Deana Dodd, First Vice-President; Cheryl Varvel, President; Donna Srum, Second Vice-President; Shelley Libka, Secretary. Second Row: Jackie Clark, V. -P. of Public Relations; Sharon Tate, Assist. Treasurer; Amy Tate, V.-P. of Projects; Jill Dodd, Historian; Donna Pfaab, Student Council Representative, Debbie Carmien, V.P. of Recreation. G-Counterclockwise: Debbie Schroeder, Ruthie Crain, Karin Freeman, Cheryl Varvel, Bonnie Lacey, Jackie Ethridge, Kristi Wienke, Sharon Gordon, Ronda Ketchum, Sheila Hubert, Debra Allen, Judy Ethridge, Mary Deffley, Carol Messman, Amy Tate. A-Clockwise: Peggy Nale, Mary Pfaab, Anita Baird, Kathy Harrold, Cindy Chrestman, Robin Srum, Sharon Tate, Sharon Buck, Susan Dodd, Marla Wienke, Kim Carter. A-Center: Jackie Clark, Donna Pfaab. A-Clockwise: Car- leen Rogers, Kristi McKenzie, Debbie Robertson, Lori Izard, Julie Izard, Linda Rogers, Marian Woodside, Donna Srum, Jill Dodd, Beth Woodside, Carla Rogers. A-Center: Diane McLane, Shelley Libka. 0AA This has been a prosperous and busy year for the Homer High School GAA. Along with the regularly scheduled events of bowling, volleyball, and badminton, there have been some very successful special events. A bike hike from the depot lot to Homer Lake was one fun-filled adventure that many enjoyed. Then, of course, the annual chili supper and home- coming flower sales went off with great success. In fact, the whole year has been fun. Keep up the good work. Kneeling: Sharon Tate, Public Relations; Debra Allen, Points Chairman; Any Tate, Treasurer. Sitting: Sheila Hubert, Sports Head; Jackie Clark, Secretary, Shelley Libka, Student Council; Carol Messman, Vice-President. Standing: Diane McLane, Historian; Donna Pfaab, President; Cheryl Varvel, Second Vice- President. 44 Left, front to back: Paul Lewis, Russ Reeley, Chris Sturdyvin, Tim Izard, Mike Humphrey, Dan James, Ryan Clarke. First Row, center: Mr. Green, Mr. Miller. Second Row, center: Dan Izard, John Craver, John Stanfield, Tom Edwards. Right, front to back: Garry Rushing, Dan Wakefield, Joe Bear, Doug Zook, Dan Pridemore, Rick Srum, Randy Peters. H-Clu This year's H-Club has been rather success- ful with its annual chili supper and candle sales. But as an active organization, they were very inactive club in H. H. S. Better get in there and get busy next year, boys. 45 Dan Wakefield, Vice-President; Rick Srum, Tre- asurer; Dan Izard, President. Sitting: Susan Dodd, Jenny Sapp, Jackie Ethridge, Sharon Sapp, Lori Rushing. Standing, First Row: Debbie Danner, Wendy Chism, Debbie Pruitt, Marian Woodside, Carleen Rogers, Jackie Clark, Sharon Tate. Second Row: Debi Cope, Dan Pride- more, Gary Mitchell, Jeff Jones, Tim Lewis, Paul Lewis. Third Row: Chris Sturdyvin. Cibraricms Miss Smaardyk's student helpers were busy this year. Along with filing cards, straightening shelves, and running down overdue books, the librarians helped many high school students to find the material they needed. What would we do without librarians when term paper time comes around? Front: Gary Mitchell, President. Back: Paul Lewris, Student Council: Dan Pridemore, V-President: Jackie Ethridge, Secretary; Debi Cope, Student Council. Kneeling: Kent Lutz, Jack Edwards, Mike Martens, John Stanfield, Gary Dodd, Rick Paquin, Doug Zook. Standing: Mrs. Marrs, Beth Woodside, Anita Baird, Pat Robards, Kathy Wolf, Joe Bear, Keith Kilian, Tim Copass, Donna Pfaab, Cheryl Varvel, Mary Pfaab, Mrs. Kerr. M.S.K.O. The Home Economics Related Occupations organiza- tion expanded this year. We had sixteen members and jobs ranging from babysitting to landscaping. As a money mak- ing project this year, the H. E. R. O. club made yule logs and chimney centerpieces and sold them at Christmas. On April 21, an employer appreciation banquet was held at Ireland's Restaurant in Champaign. Plaques were given to the employers to show the club's appreciation. This year plaques were given to the outstanding boy and girl in the H. E. R. O. They were presented to Jack Edwards and Cheryl Varvel. The H. E.R. O. hopes the future clubs will grow and bring forth good workers. Cheryl Varvel, Student Council Representative; Jack Ed- wards, President; Keith Kilian, Vice-President; Anita Baird, Secretary. 47 Row One: Beth Woodside. Cheryl Varvel, Deana Dodd, Kim Carter, Debbie Robertson, Julie Izard, Lorita Smith. Row Two: Mary Deffley, Marla Wienke, Dave Kasper, Bonnie Lacey, Wes Taylor, John Wilson, Craig Kilian, Tim Lewis, Ronda Ketchum, Ryan Clarke, Steve Kasper, Debbie Schroeder, Donna Srum. Standing: Jackie Clark. Joe Bear, Mr. Ditto. Hand Gerald Ditto, Homer High School's band director, brought new life to our small band. Along with livening up the pep band by recruiting the eighth graders, he also started a jazz band that gets together once a week. To top it all off, he started a summer band program to keep Homer's musicians in shape for the coming year. With all the improvements of this year, next year’s band is sure to be even better. Band Officers: Kim Carter, Treasurer; Joe Bear, President; Donna Srum, Secretary. A� ROTH .. 48 Kneeling: Kim Carter, Kristi McKenzie, Teri Martens, Sharon Sapp, Sharon Buck, Mrs. Breeze, Becky Danner. Peggy Nale, Lori Izard, Jackie Clark, Susan Dodd, Debbie Pruitt. Sitting: Julie Izard, Debbie Carmien, Jill Dodd, Sharon Gor- don, Kristi Wienke, Jackie Ethridge, Kathy HarroId, Cindy Chrestman, Lori Rushing, Karin Freeman, Sharon Tate, Debra Allen, Mary Deffley, Deana Dodd, Judy Ethridge. Standing: Kevin Heemstra, Eric Miller, Joe Bear, Dan Morrison, Bob Clem, Rick Srum, Russ Reeley, Tim Izard, Chris Sturdyvin, Lynn Umbarger, Bonnie Lacey, Donna Srum, Lorita Smith, Donna Humphrey, Jack Driver, Dan James, Ronda Ketchum. Section Leaders--Kneeling: Joe Bear, Bass; Russ Reeley, Tenor. Standing: Lori Rushing, Sharon Tate, Soprano; Karin Freeman, Peggy Nale, Alto. Chorus A very enjoyable chorus emerged from Homer High School, with amazingly large number of male voices again this year. All those who have heard them in their winter and spring concerts have to agree on the melodi- ous quality and enthusiasm of the group. Homer High definitely backs our fine chorus and wishes them good luck in the following years to come. Ensemble: Judy Ethridge, Debbie Pruitt, Kristi Wienke, Sharon Tate, Sharon Gordon, Julie Izard, Karin Freeman, Susan Dodd, Peggy Nale. Co-Editors: Carol Messman, Amy Tate. Advertising Committee: Sitting: Dan Izard, Joe Bear, John Craver. Standing: Ruthie Crain, Beth Woodside, Dan Wakefield, Amy Tate, Carol Messman. Homerian Staff Co-editors Carol and Amy have headed the team for this year’s Homerian. Along with the rest of the staff, they have tried to make this year's Homerian the best yet. Un- fortunately, due to a money shortage, the book had to be shortened by a few pages. We just hope the extra touch of tender loving care has helped to make up for this shortage. Homerian Committees Sales: Shelley Libka, Ruthie Crain, John Craver, Dan Izard. Photographers: Cheryl Varvel, Randy Peters, Shelley Libka, Kathy Harrold, Kathy Wolf, Donna Pfaab, Ruthie Crain, Leslie Reeley, Chris Sturdyvin, Pete Pruitt, Rick Srum, Mr. Winter. Literary Editors: Beth Woodside, Diane McLane. Sports Editors: Dan Pridemore, Rick Srum, Dan Wakefield. 50 It's the only way to make some people pay. The higher banister doesn’t stop Tim. An injury takes time to heal. Such Peace Anytime and anyplace is right for freshman inia- tion. Drowning is an easy way to die. 52 and Quiet A chair can be great protection. I'm so sorry it had to happen to you. A noonhour rumble. Students take over the school. Loving is better than fighting. My hero! Captain: Anita Baird Melinda Allen Debbie Carmien Varsity Cheerleaders Jill Dodd Donna Srum and Sk its 56 57 Kneeling: Ted Tyler, Ryan Clarke, Randy Peters, Eric Miller, Lesley Reeley, Lynn Umbarger, John Wilson, Dan James, Jack Driver, Mark Wienke, Mike Humphrey, Doug Zook, Coach Bruce Miller. Standing: Paul Lewis, Tim Martins, Tim Lewis, Dan Morrison, Bob Clem, Steve Kasper, Jerry Lyons, John Craver, Peter Pruitt, Dan Wakefield, Rick Srum, Tom Edwards, Russ Reeley, Craig Kilian, Dan Pridemore, Chris Sturdyvin, Dan Izard, Coach Ron Green, Coach Randy Waddell. Zlte Qood of a Winning Season The Panthers experienced their first winning season since entering the Little Okaw. Coached by Bruce Miller, the cats finished second in conference play behind Oakland, who suf- fered its only defeat to the Panthers. The Panthers, led by an experienced group of seniors, started slowly, but by their first conference encounter, they pulled together to defeat a strong Bement team. To fill starting spots, this year's team relied heavily on juniors and sophomores, who did a job everyone should be proud of. The season was a success for both team and fans. The team showed a spirit which they seemed to have lacked in the two previous seasons in Little Okaw. With the upcoming juniors and sophomores, the 74 season should prove to be even better. Horn eg Homer Homer Berner : Villa Grove Newman Dan Pridemore All Area: Defensive Back All Conference: First Team Defensive Halfback Offensive Quarterback Doug Zook All Area: Defensive Lineman All Conference: First Team Defensive Tackle Dan Izard All Conference: Second Team Offensive Back Russ Reeley All Conference: Second Team Offensive Back John Craver All Conference: Second Team Offensive End Chris Sturdyvin All Conference: Second Team Offensive Back 5� . V.Spirit Will Show Next X ear Kneeling: Randy Reeley, Jay Newlin, Dirk Pell, Jim Butler, Dave Kasper, Jim Wolf, Dave Danner, Dan James, Ted Tyler, John Wilson, Mike Humphrey, Lynn Umbarger, Manager; Wes Taylor. Standing: Manager; Rod Baird, Jack Driver, Tim Martens, Victor Melton. Tim Sapp, Jackie Bruden, Craig Kilian, John Dodd, Jerry Lyon, Marty Wilson, Bob Clem, Dan Morrison, Eric Miller, Don Humphrey, Coach Ron Green. Homer Homer Homer Homer Homer Homer Homer Homer Junior Varsity 22 ABL 14 Bement 0 Villa Grove 22 Newman 14 Cerro Gordo 0 Arthur Freshman 22 Bement 0 Mah. -Sey. Kneeling: Dirk Pell, Jim Butler, David Kasper, Jim Wolf, Dave Danner, Managers; Wes Taylor, Rod Baird. Standing: Victor Melton, Tim Sapp, Jackie Bruden, John Dodd, Marty Wilson, Randy Reeley, Coach Ron Green. 61 A Team, Counterclockwise: Diane McLane, Donna Pfaab, Donna Srum, Beth Woodside, Mrs. Howdyshell, Jackie Clark, Sheila Hu- bert, Jill Dodd, Carol Messman. Homer B Homer A 15-14-02 01-12 Villa Grove B Villa Grove A 00-16-15 15-15 Homer B Homer A 08-00 11-05-10 ABL B ABL A 15-15 15-15-15 Homer B Homer A 09-00 00-01 St. Joe B St. Joe A 15-15 15-15 Homer B Homer A 05-10-12 11-12 Jamaica B Jamaica A 15-08-10 15-15 Homer B Homer A 15-07-07 12-13 Urbana B Urbana A 13-15-15 15-15 Homer B Homer A 07-15-12 05-15-06 Unity B Unity A 15-12-15 15-02-15 Homer Invitational Tournament Homer A--Fourth Place Homer B--Third Place B Team, Kneeling: Ronda Ketchum, Debbie Schroeder. Standing: Mrs. Howdyshell, Kim Carter, Marla Wienke, Sharon Buck, Sheila Hubert. The girls’ sports program got off to a bumpy start this year with volleyball. In the fall we competed against surrounding schools including Villa Grove, ABL, St. Joe, Jamaica, Urbana, and Unity. There was enough interest by the girls that two teams were formed. The B team defeated Jamaica and Unity, while the A team lost all their games. We sponsored the 1st Annual Homer Invitational Tournament from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. There were eight schools participating. Although our record wasn’t very good, the girls enjoyed being the first girls’ sports team to represent Homer. J flew Experience Sitting: Kristi McKenzie, Lori Izard. Kneeling: Linda Rogers, Sharon Gordon, Donna Srum, Jackie Clark, Sheila Hubert. Standing: Mrs. Howdyshell, Bonita Mullins, Diane McLane, Jill Dodd, Debbie Schroeder, Ruthie Crain, Robin Srum. A Successful first Season The girl's basketball season was a great improvement over the volleyball season. The overall record was four wins to three losses. The losses, to begin with, were due to the lack of experience of the Homer girls. Yet they proved after the first two games that they learned quickly and were soon playing as well if not better than the other teams. Keep up the good work girls! Scoreboard Homer 25 Unity 39 Homer 48 Westville 49 Homer 49 Villa Grove 35 Homer 43 Catlin 28 Homer 37 Jamica 32 Homer 39 St. Joe 27 Homer 32 Jamaica 39 63 Kneeling: Coach Trask, Coach Waddell. Standing: Lynn Umbarger, Ted Tyler, Dan Wakefield, Bob Clem, John Dodd, Craig Kilian, John Craver, Tom Edwards, Jerry Lyons, Dan Pridemore, Russ Reeley, Dan Morrison, David Diel, Eric Miller, Tim Izard. Regional Champs! This year's basketball team continued the tradition of good Homer basketball. Coach Jim Trask, receiving the var- sity coaching position on short notice, came through the sea- son as though he had been in the position for years. Even though the teams's record, 18-10, was not as good as the pre- vious season, they still showed that Homer could play basket- ball and was to be respected. The Panthers finished first, second, and third in their three tournaments. Gathering a third in the Jamaica Invita- tional, a second in the Little Okaw Tourney at Bement, Homer finally got everything together to capture a first at the ABL Regional. It was the first regional victory for Homer since 1952. Next year’s team should be as good a contender for the Little Okaw title as any. There will be two returning juniors and a good crop of sophomores from this year coming back. Homer 59 Jamaica Homer 70 ABL Homer 10 i Atwood Homer 69| Villa Grove Homer 83 Arthur Homer 79 Newman Homer 82 Oakl, Homer 57 Cerro 1 feordo Homer 73 ABL Homer 563 Chrism an Homer 59 1 Jamaica Homer 59 Bempru Homer 54 A twood Homer ?5 Villa land ro„ 46 Homer 58 Arthur 53 Homer 50 Villa 48 Grove Horner fil Bement 71 Homer 46 Cerro 53 Gordo 53 Homer 52 Newman 32 Homer 63 Cerxo Gordo 76 Homer 90 Oakland 61 Homer 56 Bement 32 Homer 67 Mahomet 47 Homer 51 Oakwood 47 Homer 66 Newman 55 Hornfcr 83 ABLll Homer 36 61 28 58 68 If 71 60 66 57 61 Homer 55 Cerro ‘ Gordo 69 'S 64 Tom Edwards All Conference First Team Honorable Mention All-State Class A Bucket Brigade News Gazette (All Area) Lion’s Club Sportsmanship Award John Craver All Conference Third Team Homer Best Defensive Player Dan Pridemore All Conference Second Team All Tournament Team Jamaica Invitational Homer Free-Throw Award Ted Tyler Homer Assists Awrard Special Recognition 65 Kneeling: Coach Waddell. Standing: Wes Taylor, Randy Reeley, Managers; Jim Butler, Randy Kirby, Rick Robertson, Ken Jones, Rod Baird, Victor Melton, George Pfaab, Kevin Heemstra, Dave Danner, Gary Cromwell, Tim Richards, Manager. and 7res limen Have Hew Prospects The Homer Junior Varsity showed they were a winning team this year. Coach Randy Waddell drove the J. V. 's to a victorious season with a 12-9 record. Two of the losses went into overtime, and two other games were lost only by less than four points. The team also placed third in the Fresh-Soph Lit- tle Okaw Tourney held at Oakland. At the basketball banquet John Dodd was voted Most Valuable Player for the junior varsity team. The Home Freshman played eight games this year, their record being 1-7. The freshmen and sophomores will be welcome prospects to the varsity team next year. Freshman Scores Homer 17 Newman 24 Homer 21 ABL 34 Homer 36 Shilo 57 Homer 26 Jamaica 46 Homer 37 Shilo 52 Homer 32 Villa Grove 37 Homer 50 St. Joe 66 Homer 63 Monticello 78 Junior Varsity Scores Homer 50 Homer 35 Homer 35' Homer 29 Homer 46 v Homer 47' Homer 42 Homer 38 Homer 62' Homer 61X Homer 46 Homer 48 Homer 67 Homer 33 Homer 55 s Homer 50' Homer 59 Homer 38 Homer 57' Homer 36 , Homer 58 Jamaica 35 ABL 25 Atwood 32 Villa Grove 49 Arthur 38 Newman 34 Oakland 54 Gerro Gordo 43 Bement 54 Atwood 47 Villa Grove 48 Arthur 49 Newman 28 Gerro Gordo 38 Oakland 22 Bement 32 Mahomet 62 Oakwood 56 Villa Grove 43 Arthur 63 Atwood 42 lUiOPRttiM 1 CImm'J ISSIItW Kneeling: Ted Tyler, Dave Kasper, Jeff Hubert, Larry Robards, Dan James, Jack Driver. Standing: Coach Green, Tim Mar- tens, Tom Edwards, John Dodd, Russ Reeley, Eric Miller, Steve Kasper, Jerry Leisch, Chris Sturdyvin, Coach Miller. Zrack The 1974 Homer Track team made some headway this year and are expected to return strong next year. They achieved some notable individual records. As a team, the varsity finished fifth in the County Track Meet, seventh in the Unity Invita- tional, and fifth in the Conference Meet. The Fresh-Soph finished fourth in their conference meet and sixth at the ABL Invitational. Next year's squad will be young and strong, consisting of many juniors and a few seniors. The sophomore class will also make a good contribution to the team. Carol Messman - 1974 Track Queen 68 69 Left to Right: Mrs. Howdy shell, Jackie Clark, Sharon Buck, Donna Srum, Debbie Carmien, Diane McLane, Carol Mess- man, Jill Dodd, Ruthie Crain, Sheila Hubert, Robin Srum, Ronda Ketchum. Zrack The girl's track season was a great success for the first year. They won three out of five meets, finishing up with a victory over Villa Grove and a winning season. Most of the meets were held in the wonderful spring rains. This caused a bit of difficulty, but the girls fared well in spite of it. At the District meet at Unity, the girls did quite well, considering the size of Homer in comparison to the other schools. No one advanced to state, but with a lot of work and coaching, these budding athletes are bound to end up champs in the years to come. Good luck girls! Homer 85 Catlin 41 Homer 2nd ABL 1st St. Joe 3rd Homer 77 Jamaica 48 Homer 53 Unity 71 Homer 52 Villa Grove 46 Homer 2 points in District 70 71 Left to Right: Coach Farncy, Lynn Umbarger, Randy Peters, Ted Tyler, John Craver, Dan Wakefield, Rick Srum, John Wil- son, Randy Kirby, Ryan Clarke. The Homer golf team, led by a group of experi- enced seniors, finished with another winning season. Even with the bad weather, the team finished strong with good showings at district and conference meets. The team was coached by lint Farncy who made the season enjoy- able for the whole team. The team will lose some seniors but Itas some fine returning juniors and sophomores. A fine season should be expected next year. Homer 242 Unity 256 Homer 235 Villa Grove 214 Homer 226 St. Joe 248 Homer 206 Oakland 219 Homer 213 Villa Grove 211 District Meet Srum 87 Wakefield 88 Tyler 87 Craver 94 Conference Meet Srum 80 Wakefield 82 Peters 87 Umbarger 90 73 74 75 Homecoming 1973 King Kick and Queen Amy 76 Senior Candidates: Dan Wakefield and Shelley Libka Senior Candidates: Gary Mitchell and Carol Messman A perfect Homecoming! The seniors' final wish. After working hard on floats, hallways, and the gym, the students of H.H.S. produced a Homecoming that will never be topped. The major events started Thursday evening with the snake dance. But spirit was lacking—everyone was tired after working all week on floats and hallways. Friday will be remembered for a long time by the seniors. From the moment of entering the gym for the assembly until we won the game that night, the spirit was outstanding. The poster contest along with the float con- test was won by the mighty seniors. Well .... the freshmen did tie on the floats for 1st. The victory against Newman made the day complete. Saturday night was no less than Friday. Candidates for king were as follows: Rick Scrum, Dan Wakefield, and Gary Mitchell; for queen: Shelley Libka, Carol Messman, and Amy Tate. The Band, The Brotherhood,” played soft music as Amy and Rick were crowned queen and king. Homecoming Court: Junior Attendants; Mark Wienke and Kathy Harrold Sophomore Attendants; Ted Tyler and Donna Srum Freshman Attendants; Dave Kasper and Marla Wienke 77 VICTOR BUS 78 79 Cast. Seated: Chris Sturdyvin, Paul Lewis, Mary Deffley, Leslie Reeley, Donna Pfaab. Standing: Tim Izard, Jackie Eth- ridge, Cheryl Varvel, Beth Woodside, Diane McLane. '77 Ccave Jt to you.” Despite the rain, lack of interest on the part of the junior and senior classes, and babies, the Junior Senior Play, I'll Leave It to You by Noel Coward was a success. The play dealt with a charming Englishwoman, Mrs. Dermett, and her five children. Mr. Dermett, who did not go near his family for four years before his death, died and left his family destitute. The family’s one hope was their Uncle Daniel, a rich bachelor who lives in South America. To add a little romance to the play Bobbie is in love with Faith Crom- bie. Little does Bobbie know that Faith and her mother, Mrs. Crombie are out for the Dermett money. To add a little class to the play is the Dermett s wonderful butler Griggs. Even through the crews were small, the students did a good job. The members were Keith Rohl and Jeff Jones on the construction crew; Ruthie Crain, Robin Srum, Donna Strum, and Jill Dodd on the make-up crew; Tom Edwards and Dan Izard on the lighting crew. Somewhere before babies were mentioned. The second night of the paly, Mr. James Allen, the director of the play, welcomed to the world his second child, a son, Robert Ethan. So in very many ways the play was a success. Keith Rohl takes a break from his construction. Did I hear you right?” I have only three years to live. This is a close-up--fear! Faith darling, will you marry me? You beastly children! Message for you, madam. The teeney, weeny bijou village of Santa Lyta. 81 Prom King Dan and Queen Shelley 82 On May 18 the weather was perfect and so was the Junior Senior Prom. The twentieth floor of Century 21 was again the scene for honoring the seniors for one last time. The banquet, which began at seven o'clock, was very delicious and included enough varity of foods for everyone to be satisfied. Despite a lack of iced tea, the banquet went well. After the hatchets and the prophesy were given, the tables were moved back, and the dance began to the fast beat of High Miles Eight . Even though the room was very warm, the dance floor was never empty. At ten o'clock coronation was completed with Dan Wakefield and Shelley Libka being crowned as King and Queen to reign over the night. The crowd thinned out and at eleven-thirty everyone changed clothes and went to Post Prom at the Fox Theater, where a mystery thriller The Other was shown. When the movie was over, everyone left a successful prom night feeling very happy. 83 84 Prom Js the Zime for Dancing. Class of 1974 Row One: Pat Robards, Mary Pat Pfaab, Cheryl Varvel, Vicky Jones, Kathy Wolf, Donna Pfaab, Diane McLane, Amy Tate, Ruthie Crain, Shelley Libka, Anita Baird, and Beth Woodside. Row Two: Gene Shirley, Jack Edwards, Doug Zook, Kent Lutz, Tom Mouser, RickSrum, Tim Copass, Keith Kilian, Joe Bear, Gary Dodd, and Rick Paquin. Row Three: Dan Izard, Peter Pruitt, John Stanfield, Dan Pridemore, Tom Edwards, John Craver, Gary Mitchell, Dan Wakefield, and Mike Martens. Zlie future is not in the hands of fate; but in ours, fjusserand. I now declare you the 1974 graduates of Homer High School. Dr. Williams delivers the address. Commencement Carol gives the valedictory speech. Dan receives the American Legion Award Diane gives the Welcome. 87 88 DIANE McLANE Salutatorian CAROL MESSMAN Valedictorian American Legion Award Betty Crocker Award KEITH KILIAN Ray E. Litherland Award JACK EDWARDS Outstanding HERO Boy RICK SRUM SAR JOE BEAR Choral Award SHELLEY LIBKA DAR Crisco Award CHERYL VARVEL John Philip Sousa Award Sterling Silver Award Outstanding HERO Girl DAN WAKEFIELD American Legion Award Homer First National Bank Scholarship SuMofn ( MOIOC Photographers for This Yearbook Best Wishes to the Class of ‘74’’ Alamo Double Square Western Wear Main Street Homer, III Compliments of MARV’S STAR MARKET Broadlands Best Wishes SADLER FEED MILL Ogden, III. COURSON HARDWARE COMPANY Your IH Dealer Allerton, III. 61810 288-9111 834-3311 The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. 211 South Bowman Danville, Illinois A quiet moment alone. A chance to sort out yesterday’s memories . . . and put tomorrow in focus. A chance to stretch out with a good book . . . a warm sun . . . and an ice-cold Pepsi-Cola. Pepsi has a taste as big as your tomorrow. With energy to match. You’ve got a lot to live. Pepsi’s got a lot to give. 95 FRITZ FLOWER SHOP 5 Points Urbana, Illinois IHC Champaign County Power Equipment Company 1801 East University Urbana, Illinois 61801 Mailing Phone Address: Box 277 367-8491 Don Clem Petroleum Products Phone: 896-2344 Homer, Illinois Champaign County Illini FS-Inc. Congratulations Vince’s IGA State Bank Foodliner of St. Joseph Homer, Illinois St. Joseph, Illinois Our Goal Friendly Service A Full Service Bank Satisfied Customers 96 Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed Wheel Horse Garden Tractors Congratulations RALPH'S BODY SHOP J.E. ERICKSON, D.D.S. Homer, Illinois Ralph Robertson: Owner Phone: 896-2213 Homer, Illinois Flowers Just Because PLANKENHORN FABRICS from 219 N. Neil Street Downtown, Champaign NEW TOWN FLOWERS 509 East Green St. Champaign, III. xjWBy Phone: 344-8700 TROJAN SPORTING GOODS 115 West Kirby Avenue Champaign, Illinois Compliments of MAGINN OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 606 SOUTH SIXTH STREET CHAMPAIGN. ILLINOIS PHONE . 356 2559 P. F. MAGINN Congratulation Class of “74” Fish Insurance Agency Homer, III. LEO BLAIR ff2fd.£cjat£.’ ± cffs.cjii.ts.xe.ci ffluaxtsx cHoxisi Larry Carolyn Applegate Compliments of ST JOSEPH. ILLINOIS 68S.22I9 61S73 BILL LEWIS INSURANCE Compliments Sidney-Philo WEBSTER GROCER COMPANY Danville, Illinois St. Joseph Supply Co., Inc. Z a e ecd £ t zte LOCAL OW1WEB YOUR LINK TO VALUE, Farms—Homes—Appraisals Dale Wolf—broker SHOP THE FRIENDLY ONE® Homer, III. 896-2253 “For All Your Building Needs” Linda Herren Knecht—Sales Sidney, III. 688-2330 109 N. Main St. St. Joseph, III. Phone: 469-7662 or 469-7663 98 TRISLER SEED FARMS, SIDNEY GRAIN COMPANY INC. Grain • Seeds • Twine • Fertilizer Feeds Grinding • Seed Cleaning (Trisler Fairmount, III. Elevators at i61841 VjU' Phone: 217-288-930 Sidney, III. Tipton, III. Phone: 688-2142 Phone: 469-7313 Compliments of Telephone 832-5351 Eyes Examined Contact Lens JERRY’S BARBER SHOP DR. JOHN A. LEON Hair Styling Fri. and Sat. Mornings OPTOMETRIST Homer, III. 896-2021 Office Hours 2 S. Sycamore 9-5 Mon.-Sat. Villa Grove, III. JOHN DEERE Sidell: 288-9333 Ogden: 582-2343 Allerton Implement Co. Radio Dispatch Sales and Service Broadlands: 834-3021 Allerton, Illinois Choose from the long green line of John Deere Equipment 99 ABBOTT'S FLORIST GIFTS Tlr 1501 N. Prospect Champaign, III. Phone: 352-9616 Compliments of Brewer Chevrolet UNCLE JOHN’S Homer, Illinois Champaign, III. 6 A.M. — 2 A.M. KING PIN LANES Best Wishes RESTAURANT J.A. CLARK, D.O. Main Street Homer Phone: 896-2513 Homer, Illinois GRIMES SERVICE TOWNLEY’S COIN LAUNDRY Truck and Auto Service 209 S. Main Homer, III. Homer, Illinois 100 WIENKE AND TAYLOR CLEANERS Phone: 896-2523 Homer, Illinois Congratulations from SOHIGRO SERVICE CO. Sidney, Illinois Phone: 217-688-2213 Congratulations to the Class of “74” First National Bank Member of FDIC Homer, Illinois WHITAKER’S JEWELRY JIM’S BARBER SHOP STORE Ogden, Illinois 113 West Main Urbana, Illinois 101 Don’t Get Your Wires Crossed Call Don and Ray’s Electric Don Hodgson Ray Satterfield 582-2315 896-2409 LEWIS R. DANNER Home Contractor Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2246 BUSINESS MACHINES bunc|y • 806 N. Randolph Champaign, III. 61820 • v.v« iiiKm trvw? ciiimiu, iiunu him Best Wishes WIENKE SHOES Homer, Illinois SYL PHILLIPS STANDARD 367-9132 Vine Elm Sts. Urbana, Illinois 61801 Syl Phillips—Owner ONE HOUR MARTINIZING 202 West Main Urbana, Illinois 367-7501 M CHAMPAIGN HILTON 102 Driscoll PMRMicr COURSOM Driscoll Pharmacy Homer, III. 896-2623 Complete Pharmacy, Cosmetics and Fountain Service Doug Linda Driscoll CLYDE I. WILLIAMS Congratulations Drainage Contractor Supply Company to the Class of ”74 Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2622 Fithian Grain Company Fithian, Illinois ALEXANDER SPORTING GOODS 155 North Vermillion Danville, Illinois Danville Coca-Cola it’s the real thing 105 Best Wishes MARTIN KOECK, III, M.D. TOM L. PICKARD WELDING Portable - Fabrication - Repair lOI COFFEEN HOMER. ILLINOIS 61649 AREA CODE 217 SHOP 896-2773 HOME 896-2-400 Compliments and Best Wishes to class of 74” 1st National Bank Of Ogden Ogden, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. Member of the Federal Reserve System CLUinad £fc£t OUn ASSOCIATION Insured Savings Accounts Real Estate Loans 601 South Vine Street Urbana, Illinois 106 HOOD’S PHARMACY Drive-in Prescriptions 1106 South Vine Corner of Hollywood Vine Urbana, Illinois Charles B. Hood, PHarmacist The Complete Building Center Building Materials Ready-Mix Concrete Hunter-Webb Lumber Company Ogden, Illinois Planning and Building Service Compliments of AUTHUR E. BROWN Your Country Companies Agent Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2049 107 Best Wishes Class of 74” WAKEFIELD STANDARD STATION L.J. White Homer, Illinois Roofing Lumber Co. THE STATE BANK Roofing—Siding—Sheet Metal Of Allerton Sidney, Illinois Allerton, Illinois Congratulations Class of “74” Blossom Basket 1002 N. Cunningham Avenue Urbana, Illinois llBMeHj IMPORTS IIMC. 1703 S. Neil Champaign, Illinois Phone: 352-7021 COURSON’S Hardware Dry Goods Gifts Appliances Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2412 Lots of Luck to the Seniors of “74” COLES WAKEFIELD The Best of Luck AUTO SUPPLY to the Class of “74” Homer, Illinois Homer Sidney raUsONS CHURCH AND RANDOLPH Champaign, Illinois Champaign’s Largest and Friendliest Store Phone: 352-4191 Best to all BEE AND SAILORS RECREATION Homer, Illinois SUNNYCREST IGA Friendliest Store in Town Urbana, Illinois 109 Danville, Illinois 61832 24 East North Street Telephone 442-0270 NEWMAN’S CLOTHING “The Store for Young Men” 15 E. Main, Danville, III. Ph. 442-2679 For the Finest Service In Central Illinois Worden-Martin Inc. Your Chrysler, Plymouth Dealer 100 Carriage Center Champaign, Illinois Best Wishes to Class of 74 Patton Trucking Homer, III. no Student Jndac Alexander, Linda: 18, 29, 42, 90, 92. Allen, Debra: 18, 29, 42, 44. Allen, Melinda: 20, 54, 56, 57, 79, 92. Baird, Anita: 8, 24, 24, 26, 28, 29, 42, 44, 47. 53, 54, 56, 57, 79, 86, 87. Baird, Rod: 22, 60, 66. Bear, Joe: 8 , 28 . 45 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51, 78 , 86 , 88 , 89, Bear, John: 20, 93. Bruden, Jackie: 22, 28, 60, 93. Bruden, John: 18, 90. Buck, Sharon: 6, 20, 42, 43, 44, 49, 62, 70, 78, 85, 88, 91. Butler, Jim: 22, 60, 66. Carmien, Debbie: 6, 20, 42, 43, 49, 54, 66, 57, 78, 79, 85, 93. Carter, Kim: 6 , 22 , 28 , 28 , 40 , 42 , 44 , 48 , 49 , 62, 78, 79. Chism, Wendy: 20, 42, 46, 78. Chrestman, Cindy: 22, 26, 44, 49, 55, 56, 79, 93. Clark Jackie: 4, 20 , 21, 40 , 42 , 43 , 44, 46, 48 , 49 , 51, 62. 63, 70, 71, 78, 79. Clarke, Ryan: 18 , 40 , 41, 45 , 48 , 52 , 58 . 72 , 73 , 90. Clem, Bob: 4, 20, 21, 49 58, 60. 64, 67. Copass, Tim: 8, 47, 86. Cope, Debi: 19, 19, 29, 40, 42, 46. Crain, Ruthie; 8. 16, 25, 29, 42, 44, 50, 51, 63, 70, 71, 78, 79. 89, 88. Craver, John: 8, 16, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 45, 50, 59, 59, 64, 67, 72, 74, 83, 85, 88. Cromwell, Gary: 22, 23, 28, 52, 53, 66, 92. Crutcher, Barb: 29, 93. Danner, Becky: 22, 29, 49, 93. Danner, Dave: 60, 66. Danner, Deborah: 18, 19, 29, 42, 46, 92. David, Tom: 20. Davidson, Larry: 22, 28. Deffley, Mary: 18, 23. 44, 48, 78, 80. 81, 92. Diel, David: 20, 38, 64, 67, 90. Dodd, Deana: 18 , 41, 42 , 43 , 48 , 78. Dodd, Gary: 9, 47, 86, 87, 88. Dodd, John: 22, 28, 38, 60, 64, 67, 68, 69. Dodd, Jill: 20. 29, 42, 43, 44, 49, 54, 56, 57, 62, 63, 70, 75, 79. Dodd, Susan; 20 , 29 , 42 , 44, 46, 48 , 90. Driver, Jac,: 20 , 49 , 58 , 60 , 68 , 74. Edwards, Jack: 9, 47, 86, 88, 89, 92. Edwards, Tom: 9, 28, 45, 58, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 74, 80, 86, 90, 93. Ethridge, Jackie: 4, 18, 29, 44, 46, 49, 51, 78, 80, 81, 85, 92. Ethridge, Judy: 20 , 44, 92 , 93. Freeman, Karin: 18, 29, 40, 44, 49, 90. Gordon, Sharon: 20 , 29 , 42, 44, 49 , 63. Grubb, Brian: 90. Harrold, Kathy: 18, 29, 44, 49, 77, 78, 92. Heemstra, Kevin: 22, 29, 49, 66, 90. Hubert, Sheila: 18, 44, 62, 63, 70, 71. Hubert, Jeff: 20 , 68. Humphrey, Don: 18, 60, 92. Humphrey, Donna: 6, 22, 42, 49, 51, 79. Humphrey, Mike: 18 , 45 , 58 , 60 , 90. Izard, Dan: 9, 13, 16, 27. 28, 45, 50, 51, 53. 58, 59. 79, 85, 86, 88. Izard, Julie; 20, 42, 44, 48, 49, 55, 56, 57, 79. Izard, Lori: 22, 26, 28, 29, 44, 49, 55, 56, 57, 63, 79. Izard, Tim; 18 , 28 , 29 , 45 , 49 , 64, 67 , 74 , 75 , 80 , 81, 88, 93. James, Dan; 20, 29, 45, 49, 58, 60, 68, 75, 93. Jones, Jeff: 19, 29, 46, 92. Jones, Ken: 22, 28, 66. Jones, Vicky: 6. 9, 13, 16, 24, 29, 78, 86, 93. Kasper, David: 22, 28, 48, 60, 68, 77, 78. Kasper, Steve; 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 48, 51, 52, 58, 68, 74, 93. Ketchum, Ronda: 22 , 28, 44, 48 , 49 , 51, 62 , 70 , 74. Kilian, Craig: 4 , 21, 26 , 28 , 38 , 40 . 48 , 59 , 60 , 64, 67, 75, 78. Kilian, Keith: 10, 16, 25, 28, 47, 85, 86. 89, 93. Kirby, Randy: 22, 23, 28, 66, 72, 70. Lacey, Bonnie: 22, 29, 42, 43 , 44, 48 , 49, 78 , 79. Leisch, Jerry: 21, 68, 75. Lewis, Patty: 21, 29. Lewis, Paul: 4, 19 , 38 , 40 , 45 , 46 , 51, 58 , 78 , 80, 81, 88. Lewis, Tim: 19, 28, 46, 48, 52, 58, 78, 92. Libka, Shelley: 10, 13, 16. 27, 28, 42, 43, 40, 44, 51, 53, 77, 78, 82, 83, 84, 86. 88, 89, 92. Lutz, Kent: 10, 47, 86, 87, 90. Lyon, Jerry: 21, 38, 58, 60, 64, 67, 93. Martens, Mike; 10, 47, 86. Martens, Teri: 19, 49, 52. Martens, Tim: 21, 29 , 58 , 60 , 68. ill Student Jndae McKenzie, Kristi: 22, 23, 26, 44, 49, 55, 56. 57, 63, 79, 84, 85. 93. McLane, Diane: 10, 13, 16, 24, 26 . 28 , 40 , 41, 42 , 44, 50, 51, 62. 70, 78, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92. Melton, Victor: 23, 60, 66. Messman, Carol: 10, 13, 16, 29, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50, 62, 70. 71. 77. 78. 79. 83, 85, 87, 88, 89. Miller, Eric: 21. 26, 49 . 53 , 58 , 60 , 64, 67 . 68 , 69 , 78. 90. Mitchell, Gary: 11, 46, 77, 78, 83. 86. Morrison, Dan: 21, 38 , 49, 58 , 60 , 64, 67 , 90. Mouser, Tom: 11, 86, 92. Mouser, Vicky: 19, 90, 93. Mullins, Bonita: 6, 23, 63, 92. Nale, David: 23 , 52 , 90. Nale, Peggy: 19. 28, 29, 44, 49, 53, 92. Newlin, Jay: 21, 28, 60, 92. Paquin, Rick: 29, 47, 86, 87. Pell, Dirk: 23, 51, 60. Peters, Randy: 18, 19 . 28 , 41, 45 . 51, 58 , 72 . 73. 90. Pfaab, Donna: 4, 11, 26 , 40 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 47 , 51, 62 , 74, 79, 80. 81, 86, 90. Pfaab, George: 23 , 66 , 92. Pfaab, Mary Pat: 6, 11, 24 . 25 . 26 , 42 . 44, 47. 53, 86, 90 , 93. Pridemore, Dan: 11, 16, 25 , 26, 28 , 29 , 45 , 46 , 50 , 58, 59, 64. 65, 67, 74, 75. 78. Pruitt, Bill: 19. Pruitt, Debbie: 4, 21, 42, 46, 49, 51. Pruitt, Peter: 11, 24, 25. 53. 58, 86, 87. Reeley, Leslie: 4, 19, 28, 51, 58, 78, 80, 81. Reeley, Randy: 23, 52, 60, 66. Reeley. Russ: 19. 38 , 45 , 48 , 58 , 59. 64, 68 , 69. 75 . 79. 85. Richards, Tim: 23 , 29, 66. Robards, Larry: 21, 68. Robards, Pat: 12, 16. 25 . 42, 47 , 52 , 78 , 86 . 87 . 88 , 90. Robertson. Debbie: 23, 44 . 48 , 55 , 56, 57 . 79 . 92. Robertson, Rick: 23, 29, 66, 90. Rohl, Keith: 19, 80 . 92. Rogers. Caria: 23, 44, 79. Rogers, Cadeen: 23, 44, 46, 51. Rogers, Linda: 6, 23. 42, 44, 63, 79. Rushing, Lori: 19, 29, 46, 49, 79. Sapp, Jenny: 28, 46, 51. Sapp, Sharon: 46, 49. Sapp, Tim: 23 , 60. Schroeder, Debbie: 23, 29, 42, 48, 51, 62, 63, 79. Smith, Lorita: 23, 48, 49, 78, 93. Srum, Donna: 4, 21, 28, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49, 54, 56, 51 62, 63, 70, 71, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79. Srum, Rick: 6, 12, 16 , 25 , 26, 45 , 49 , 50 , 53 , 58 . 72, 76, 78, 80. 85, 86, 88, 89. Srum, Robin: 18, 19. 26, 28, 44, 63, 70, 78, 84, 90. Stanfield, John: 24, 40 , 45 , 47 . 86. Stanfield. Mary: 19, 28. Sturdyvin, Chris: 4, 19, 40, 45, 46, 49, 58, 59, 80, 81, 85, 88, 93. Summers, Greg: 19, 90, 93. Tate, Amy: 12, 16 , 25 , 26, 28 , 29 , 41, 42 , 43 , 44, 50 76, 78, 85, 86, 92, 93. Tate. Sharon: 4, 21, 28. 43, 44, 46, 49. Taylor, Wes: 23, 48, 51, 60. 66. 78. 92. Tyler. Ted: 21. 26 . 28, 58 , 60 . 64 . 65 . 67 . 68 . 72 . 77 78. 29. Umbarger, Lynn: 21, 49 , 58 , 60 . 64 , 72, 73. Varvel, Cheryl: 4, 12. 16. 19. 40 . 41, 42 . 43, 44, 47, 48. 51, 78. 80. 81, 83, 84, 85, 86. 88. 89. Wakefield. Dan: 12. 13, 27. 29. 40, 41. 45, 50. 58. 64 67, 72. 73, 75. 77, 78, 82, 83. 86, 87. 89. Wakefield, Roy: 21. Whitt, Gloria: 23, 28, 42. Wienke, Kristi: 19, 29, 42, 44, 49. Wienke, Mark: 19, 58, 77, 78, 90. 93. Wienke, Marla: 23, 42. 44. 48, 62, 77, 78. 79. 93. Wilson, John: 21, 48 . 58 , 60 , 72, 78. Wilson, Marty: 22, 23, 60. Wolf, Jim, 23, 60. Wolf, Kathy: 12. 16, 42. 47. 86. 92. 93. Woodside. Beth. 4. 13. 41. 42, 43. 44, 47, 50. 62. 78, 80, 91, 86. Woodside, Marian: 23, 29. 42, 44, 46. Zook, Doug: 13, 45, 47, 58, 59, 78, 86, 88, 90. Zook. 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