Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1979 volume:

'■I 7( Homer High Schc Homer, Illinois ' 4. ' Volume 61 HORIZONS 1979 Index Seniors p. 3 Juniors p. 22 Sophomores p. 24 Freshmen p. 26 Who’s Who p. 30 Administration and Faculty p. 33 Organizations p. 45 FALL Football p. 62 Homecoming p. 66 Marching Band p. 70 Volleyball p. 74 WINTER Basketball p. 77 Pom-Pons p. 85 Cheerleaders p. 86 SPRING Track p. 91 Mexico Trip p. 94 Variety Show p. 96 Prom p. 100 Graduation p. 104 Advertising p. 109 r “The only thing to do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God’s call through Christ Jesus to the life above.” Philippians 3:13 In loving memory of our friend, Tom, from the graduating class of 1979. One of those among us is gone and there’s no one waiting further on to take his place, or tell us why fate had destined him to die. Those of you who loved him best must lay his memory to rest way deep down inside your heart and let the healing process start. Those who merely knew his name must lend support to those in pain. Reminders will keep us ever aware the unopened locker, the empty chair, the lonely girl, the saddened home, the name engraved upon the stone. The tendency will be to cry and on the inside slowly die, but he would not have wanted tears as a tribute for his seventeen years. He would have wanted all to learn a lesson from his tragic turn and to his very closest friends he would have whispered to the end “Live life as best as you know how Because you’re living for both of us now. M.S. MEMORIES Memories linger Long after you’re gone. Quiet times remain. Bright days still shine. But a hurt fills the space Now that you’re gone. Justine Hausheer, “TEEN Magazine AUTUMN The dry leaves fall, as if from far away, fall from distant gardens in the skies, fall with an air of resignation. And in the night this heavy Earth falls down, down from the stars, into a loneliness. All of us fall. This hand must fall. And look around you: it will all go the same way. Yet there is One who holds all falling things, gently, eternally, within His hands. Rainer Maria Rilke Mrs. Presley assigned her English IV classes to write a letter to Santa Clause. Here is Tom’s letter: Dear Santa, The thing I most want for Christmas this year is an elephant. I have been a good boy all year long and I think that I de- serve this. An elephant would be rather convenient to have as I could ride him to school or to any other place as uptown or my girlfriends house. Nobody would get in my way because if they did they would be smashed! The good thing about hav- ing an elephant to ride places would be the gas-mileage. He would probably get close to a mile-a-peanut! The elephant I had would have to be a boy because I could not afford to have a girl because of the way girls spend money on themselves all the time! Plus, if she had babies I would be in trouble because I have not had any experience as a father! I thing I would name my elephant “Elmo” be- cause that sounds like an appropriate name for an elephant. There are a few bad points to having an elephant such as trying to feed them, and cleaning up the mess. Hiding them would be no problem though because I could just paint his toenails red and put him in our Cherry Tree in the backyard. But, I think I could overcome these small problems. So, now you know what I want and that is what I will expect to be under my tree Christmas Day! Sincerely yours, Tom Moore P.S. Have fun getting him down the chimney!! 4 Your lost friends are not dead, but gone before, Advanced a stage or two upon that road Which you must travel in the steps they trod. With Fond Memories of Thomas Ray Moore October 23,1961—May 21,1979 In the Beginning . . . Randy Allen Melinda Bales Matt Basala Debbie Dodd Pam Danner Rick Clem Janene Ethridge Tim Grubb Rhonda Hilpipre Roberta Ketchum n - ■ Linda Ingalls 'V, Greg Izard ? - r.v I' 'ir Kelly Jackson Rick Kirby Karen Lacey Jim Lacey Mark McMasters 6 . . . Weren’t We Cute!(?) Jo Anna Mitchell Tom Moore Crystal Peters Tammy Pridemore Terry Pruitt Nancy Morgan Lee Ann Newlin Connie Rogers Jamie Rogers Lori Rushing Jeff Wright Kelly Sturdyvin Michelle Taylor Carol Wakefield Kim Wallace Tom Wolf Look at Us Now Melinda Jean Bales “She is carefree, happy, and full of fun.” Craig Gene Collins “He loves to dance, he loves to play, he loves to work sometimes they say.” Randall Dean Allen “To know him is to count yourself his friend.” Matthew Jerome Basala “Be reasonable, do it my way.” Ricky Melvin Clem “No wonder the girls like me, I take such good care of my hair.” Christy Lynn Danner “My mind is already made up, don’t confuse me with the facts.” Janene Marie Ethridge “The golden rule is that there is no golden rule.” Rhonda Lou Hilpipre “Greatness is not determined by size, but it helps.” Pamela Louise Danner “She looks like an angel, she acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do.” Debra Ann Dodd “Is it true blondes have more fun?” Timothy Andrew Grubb “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” Donald Allen Glenn, Jr. “My idea of an agreeable person is one who always agrees with me.” 9 Gregory Harold Izard “He has a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief.” Richard Brian Kirby “How can I be serious and conduct my- self gravely when I see so many love- ly creatures around me.” Roberta Lynn Ketchum “There’s a chapter in her life called Steve.” Linda Jean Ingalls “All blondes are not light-headed.” Kelly Ann Jackson “From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.” James Sanford Lacey “I may be as good as 1 please, if I please to be good.” 10 Karen Kay Lacey “Her friends are many, her enemies, are there any?” Mark Alan McMasters “There never was a saint with red hair.” Jo Anna Gale Mitchell “I think very few people sensible except those who are of my opinion. Thomas Ray Moore “There are three great men in the world—me, and I forget the other two.” Kimberly Anne Miller “The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient.” Nancy Ann Morgan “She may be small, but you know she’s there.” Crystal Jane Peters “Away with the books, let’s have some fun.” Tamara Lee Pridemore “Quiet, modest, perfectly true, she is all of this and more too.” Brian Lee Pruitt “Lead me not into temptation, just show me where it is.” Ronald Alan Peters “I’m not hard of hearing-I’m ignoring you!” Terry Lynn Pruitt “The rule of my life is to make busi- ness a pleasure, and pleasure my busi- ness.” 12 James David Robertson “Why let the devil have all the fun.” Connie Lynn Rogers “Whenever I feel like working, I just lie down until the feeling passes.” Laura Ann Sanderson “Nothing is more silly than a silly laugh.” Jamie Gayle Rogers “Whatever he tackled, he tackled hard.” Kelly Eugene Sturdyvin “I try to be bashful, but the girls just won’t let me.” 13 Carol Denise Wakefield “Usually given to serious thoughts but sometimes full of mischievous plots.” Thomas Wilson Wolf ‘T believe in vigorous exercise, for other people.” Michelle Renee Taylor “She is gentle, she is shy, but there is mischief in her eye.” Kimberly Ann Wallace “I ought to have my own way in every- thing, and what’s more, I will!” Jeffery Gayle Wright “The wheel was man’s greatest inven- tion—until I got behind it.” James Alan Wilson “The people here think I am the great wizard, so let them think so.” DAR and SAR Pam Danner and Matt Basala Girls’ State Karen Lacey Senior Class Officers Class Flower Rose Class Colors Maroon and Gold Class Motto: For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision but today well lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. from The Sanskrit Class Sponsors: Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Waddell, Mr. Gilhaus, and Mrs. Trigg Greg Izard, President; Pam Danner, Treasurer; Janene Ethridge, Secretary; Kim Wallace, Student Council Rep.; Con- nie Rogers, Vice-president; not pictured, Jim Lacey, Student Council Rep. What We Leave Behind . . . I, RANDY ALLEN, will my steady performance and rebounding ability to Stan Burton so he can have it to help him receive an award again next year. Good luck! 1, MELINDA BALES, being of obscene mind and uncivilized behavior, do hereby will to Annette Lewis a little tolerance of people who are not as perfect as she. 1, MATT BASALA, being of sound mind and body, will to the Senior Class of 1980 a better senior year than we have experienced. I, RICK CLEM, being of sound driving and heavy foot, will my ability to have the nerve to take girls out on dates in a hearse to Brett Kilian (by the way, it’s for sale). 1, CRAIG COLLINS, being of excellent mind and body, will my ability to not do homework to Neil Edwards, my position of E.R. to Greg Bange, and my ability to party on weekends to David Umbarger. I, CHRISTY DANNER, being of short body and no mind, will to Karen Kasper a certain square object that lay in my billfold to get into certain places in Urbana. Don’t worry, Karen, you have only one more year left. I, PAM DANNER, being of crazed mind and petite body, will my ability to make it to school most of the time and not just dur- ing football season to my “little” brother, Fred. Have fun your senior year! I, DEBRA DODD, being of questionable mind and unusual body, do will my ability to not become grounded every week to Lynn McDonald and a lifetime supply of rubber bands to any girl who has the following: 1) long hair, 2) Mrs. Robison in P.E.! I, JANENE ETHRIDGE, being of developed body and stable mind, will my bottle of glue to Donna Cutright to help her stick to ONE guy—and my hopping “Woodstock” to Mr. Barrett. I, ALLEN GLENN, being of questionable mind and superior body, do will my super-hook shot to Greg Bange and my 35-yd. field goal kicks to Kevin Cast. Keep goin’, boys! I, RHONDA HILPIPRE, being of sound mind and body, will great patience to the teachers of Homer High. If you thought we were bad, wait until you see the Class of ’83! I, LINDA INGALLS, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to be able to drive to school in the morning without hitting anything to Debbie Wakefield and to the Class of ’80, luck in their last year. I, GREG IZARD, out of mind and searching for a body, will my basketball ability to Sara Boen and my perfect conduct to Todd Smith. I, KELLY JACKSON, being of sound mind and body, will the wild and wacky times we’ve had to Lynda Butler, I’m sure you won’t have any trouble keeping in mischief without me! I, ROBERTA KETCHUM, being of sound mind and bod, will Crystal Stayton my ability to get along with upperclassmen and to Kris Lacey my ability to play out in band (let ’em hear ya, Kris!) I, RICK KIRBY, being of dirty mind and sober body, will my ability to kiss to Laura McCallister, my harem to Fred Danner, and my beautiful dimples to Karen Kasper. I, JAMES SANFORD LACEY, being of sound mind and body (?), will my ability to get along with Coach Stipp in P.E. to Mr. David Buck! I, KAREN LACEY, being of pure mind (sometimes) will absolutely NOTHING to ANYONE ’cause I need it all for myself. Good Luck, Juniors! I, MARK McMASTERS, will my great looks and athletic ability to Greg Bange and all my brains to Cindy Allen, a few is better than none at all. I, KIM MILLER, being of dizzy mind and forget the body, will the senior candy to Greg Bange. Greg, I hope you have as much fun with it your senior year as you did your junior year!! I, JO ANNA MITCHELL, being of brilliant mind and terrific body, do hereby will my ability to lose my voice in class to Dale Kirks and to Kim Chrestman my ability to tolerate “the squirrel.” I, TOM MOORE, being of intelligent mind and supreme body, will my unquestionable good looks to someone who really needs them. I, NANCY MORGAN, being of insane mind and petite body, will my gymsuit and ability to get along with Mrs. Robison to Angie Gritten and Lisa Raymond. I, LEE ANN NEWLIN, being of long body and Vi a mind, will Richard Nale a lifetime supply of gum, to Karen Kasper my great ability of skipping school and not getting caught, and to Annette Lewis I will my F- and 101 excuses for not dressing in P.E. class. 17 I, CRYSTAL PETERS, being of sound mind and body, will to Laura McCallister the ability to keep her nose out of other people’s business. I, TAMMY PRIDEMORE, being of insane mind (from this sqhool) and body, will to my sister Terri the best of luck in her four years of high school. I, BRIAN PRUITT, having no mind or lungs, will my ability to buy a firecracker, have it lighted, and not get kicked out of school to Doug Myers. I, TERRY PRUITT, being of sound mind and cute body, do hereby will my quick temper to Todd Smith and my muscular body and cute nose to Larry Sapp. I, CONNIE ROGERS, being of terrific mind and somewhat body, will my ability not to run into open doors to Ken Wienke! Look before you walk, Ken. I, JAMIE ROGERS, being of sound mind and great body, will my ability to get along with Mr. Miller to Carl Mitchell and my position in E.R. to Dave Ellis. I, LORI RUSHING, being of sound mind and beautiful body, do hereby bequeath my ability to get along with Mrs. Young to my brother Tom (watch your mouth)! I, LAURA SANDERSON, will my sister Kim, my ability to become ill overnight and my drawerful of excuses. I, KELLY STURDYVIN, of sound mind and masculine body, leave my big, firm chest to my sister Carla who could use a boost. I, MICHELLE TAYLOR, being of slow mind and mighty body, do hereby bequeath my petite bod to Annette Lewis! You better quit drinking so many calories!! I, DAVE ROBERTSON, being of sound mind and muscular body, will my ability to lay a 160-ft. patch on school grounds to Brett Kilian, that’s if he thinks his mustang can do it! It’s a pooch, Kilian. I, CAROL WAKEFIELD, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to take notes to Karen Kasper and my gym suit to Shelly Glenn so she can take P.E. EVERY day. I, KIM WALLACE, being of small mind and hopeless body, will my ability to be a Senior when I am a Senior to the freshmen girls! I, JIM WILSON, being of sound mind and body, will my beard to Karen Kasper. I, TOM WOLF, will my ability to have blow-outs to Larry Sapp. Hang in there, Larry, you don’t die! I, JEFF WRIGHT, being of sound mind and great physique, and driving record, will my ability to stay out of the way of upcom- ing wrecks to Todd Smith because the third time’s a charm! Roger Allen Greg Bange Tim Brown Bruce Bryan Stan Burton Julie Butler Jill Canaday Kim Chrestman Scott Covington Scott Coyle Donna Cutright Angel Dable Fred Danner James Danner David Ellis C. W. Greer Bill Humphrey Steve Humphrey Karen Kasper Ken Ketchum Jim Kirby, S. C. Rep.; Todd Smith, President; JoAnna Mitchell, Treasurer; Karen Kasper, Secretary; Kathy Richter, Vice-president; Kris Lacey, S. C. Rep. Brett Kilian Jim Kirby Dale Kirks Kris Lacey 22 Annette Lewis Laura McCallister JUNIORS CLASS OF 1980 Lynn McDonald Kevin McKenzie Randy Mattox Tammy Miller Ben Mullins Doug Myers David Reed Kathy Richter Darla Robertson Tom Rushing Larry Sapp Todd Smith Tim Stigers Dale Taeger Brian Taylor Debbie Wakefield Kyle Webb Jerry Wheeler Mary Beth Woodward Salena Wright Gene Zaloudek Danny Zook 23 Cindy Allen Scott Boen David Buck Joni Ethridge Judy Freeman Jane Humphrey John Humphrey Doug Izard Rebecca Kirby Lynda Butler Kevin Cast Jeff Covington Crystal Stayton, S. C. Rep.; Carla Sturdyvin, President; Doug Izard, S. C. Rep.; Melissa Paquin, Secretary; Lor raine Smith, Treasurer; Kevin Cast, Vice-President. Angie Gritten Scott Hilpipre Debbie Howell Nancy Dodd Neal Edwards Donna Kirks Darla Lindsey Jeff McDonald Kenny Mattox Carl Mitchell Richard Nale SOPHOMORES CLASS OF 1981 Ken Robertson Lorraine Smith 'Vt : J Crystal Stayton Carla Sturdyvin David Umbarger Doreen Webb Keith Wheet Kenny Wienke Bill Zaloudek 25 Kevin Copass Heidi Craver Holly Craver Jeff David Rob Dunn Shelly Glenn Tammy Hancock Karla Kasper Don Ketchum Doug Ketchum Rod Ketchum Don Ketchum, S. C. Rep.; Heidi Craver, S. C. Rep.; Rod Ketchum, Secretary; Lora Jean Reed, Treasurer; Kim Mouser, Vice-President; Theresa Taeger, President. 26 Kim McCallister FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1982 Kim Mouser Russ Norton Steve Pridemore Lora Jean Reed Mark Richter Kim Sanderson Doug Short Kelly Sparkman 27 Favorite Teachers: Mr. Hales and Mr. Barrett. Monday Morning Mopers: Senior Class. 30 Biggest Flirts: Angie and Tom. Who’s Who in the High School Most Mischievous: Heidi and Greg, Best Personality: Pam and Jamie Best Figure and Most Manly Physique: Fred and Pam. Champion Grumblers: Craig and Gwen. Biggest Wisecrackers: Karen and Kelly. Maniacs Behind the Wheel: Jill and Jeff 32 Administration Faculty Mr. Basala, Superintendent Mr. Gilpin, Principal Administration Sitting. Donald Tate; LaDonna Bange, Secretary; John Place. Standing: Gary Pridemore; Ron Krukewitt; Donald Baird; Robert Allen, President. 34 Secretaries Olive Walters, Secretary Jackie Ellis, Bookkeeper Judy Wertz, Secretary Ginny Dillon, Secretary 35 Sylvia O’Connor B.S. in Music Education and M.S. in Library Science from University of Illinois Librarian library Club and Junior Sponsor Bob Cassel B.A. in English from University of Illinois English I, III Speech Drama Assistant Football Coach Freshman Sponsor Faculty Janice Presley B.S. in Ed. from University of Missouri English II, IV Spanish Sophomore Sponsor 36 Ruth Kerr B.S. in Business Ed. from Indiana University Office Practice Typing Shorthand I Shorthand II Bookkeeping Vo-Ed. Yearbook Advisor Jim Trask B.A. from Eureka College M.A. from University of Illinois Consumer’s Math Geometry Varsity Basketball Coach Randy Waddell B.S. from University of Illinois General Math Algebra I Algebra II Senior Math J.V. Basketball Coach Senior Sponsor 37 James Farney B.S. from University of Illinois Biology I Advanced Biology Sophomore Sponsor Susan Toth B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech. M.S. Ed. from Northern Illinois University Physical Science Chemistry Physics H.S. Girls’ Baksetball Coach Pom-pon and Sophomore Sponsor Bob Gilhaus A.B. from William Jewell Driver’s Ed. Senior Sponsor 38 Marty Barrett B.S. in Ed. from Eastern Illinois University World History U.S. History Civics Consumer Ed. American Problems Psychology Student Council and Junior Sponsor Geraldine Marrs Masters in Home Ec. Ed. from University of Illinois Orientation to Home Economics Foods Service Child Development Living Environment Consumer Management Adult Living and Parenting FHA-HERO Sponsor Dana Hales B.S. in Ed. from Eastern Illinois University Industrial Arts Student Council, Ind. Arts Club, and Freshman Sponsor 39 Cindy Trigg Bachelor in Music Education from Illinois State University H.S. Chorus Senior Sponsor Carolyn Young B.A. from Eastern Illinois University Art Photography Club and Freshman Sponsor Joe Wolfe Bachelor in Music Education from Millikin University H.S. Band Marching Band Senior Sponsor 40 Bruce Miller B.A. and M.A. from University of Illinois Health Varsity Football Coach Guidance Counselor H-Club Sponsor Glenda Robison B.S. from Eastern Illinois University H.S. Girls’ Physical Education Volleyball Coach H.S. Girls’ Track Coach Cheerleader and Junior Sponsor Brad Stipp B.S. in Education from Illinois H.S. Boys’ Physical Education Assistant Football Coach H-Club and Junior Sponsor State University 41 Special Services Cooks: Jaci Nickelson, Lois Samson, and Geraldine Copass. Bus Drivers: Pam Camein, Dana Hales, John Camein, and Bud McMasters. Janitors: Helen Taylor, Ron Barger, John Barger, and Pam Camein. 42 Organizations Co-editors: Carol Wakefield, Pam Danner. Yearbook Staff Sports Editors: Kathy Richter, Tom Moore. Not pic- tured: Greg Izard. 46 Photographers: Pam Danner, Carol Wakefield, Kim Miller, Connie Rogers, Nancy Morgan, Melinda Bales. Layout Staff: Jim Wilson, artist; Nancy Morgan. Not pictured: Rhon- da Hilpipre, Christy Danner. Advertising Committee: Tom Moore, Greg Izard, Carol Wakefield, Kim Wallace, Matt Basala, Pam Danner, Karen Lacey, Kim Miller. Officers: Matt Basala, Vice-president, Kris Lacey, Secretary- Treasurer; Greg Izard, President. Student Council The Student Council attempted to get quite a few things done this year. We succeeded in a few, such as some changes for the upcoming Homecomings, and we failed in a few, such as an outside graduation. We came up with new ideas to give students a change. We tried many new ideas, most of them failing, but we did our best and are looking towards more exciting changes in the years to come. The Student Council also gave the annual Christmas party, showing the movie “American Graffitti” and we sold popcorn at ball games for money-making. Everyone seemed to enjoy the break at Christmas, and we feel much better when we do the job to make the students happy. Row 1: Mr. Hales, Mr. Barrett, Heidi Craver, Karen Lacey, Kim Wallace, Crystal Stayton, Kris Lacey. Row 2: Don Ketchum, Jim Kirby, Matt Basala, Greg Izard, Doug Izard, Todd Smith. 47 Row 1: Carol Wakefield, Pam Danner, Kim Wallace, Kathy Richter. Row 2: Matt Basala, Jim Kirby, Craig Collins, Todd Smith, Mary Beth Woodward, Jo Anna Mitchell. National Honor Society National Honor Society is an organiz- ation based on Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. The members are chosen by the faculty. To even be considered, one must have a 4.0 grade average and must be a sophomore, junior, or senior. Eleven students were chosen this year to be members of National Honor Society. There was one senior, five juniors, and five sophomores. The induction cere- mony will be held in the fall of 1979. The members of National Honor Society should be proud to be a part of such an organization. Hopefully, next year, there will be just as many new members as this year. New members: Stan Burton, Kim Chrestman, Joni Ethridge, Jill Canaday, Karen Lacey, Judy Freeman, Lorraine Smith, Ken Wienke. Not pictured: Tim Brown, Scott Coyle, Kevin Cast. 48 Sitting: Jeff McDonald, Randy Mattox, Tim Brown, Scott Coyle, Matt Basala, Nancy Morgan. Standing: Mrs. Young, Rod Ketchum, Dale Kirks, Jane Humphrey, Lynda Butler, Karen Lacey, Kim Miller, Crystal Stayton. Photography Club The goal of Photography Club was to instill a working knowledge of basic photographic skills and to give opportunity to practice them. We accomplished this through workshops and picture-taking meetings. Photography Club members participated in three workshops this year. The workshops included film development, print development, and photograming. The club sponsored two picture-taking excursions. One was held at Homer Lake, concentrating on land- scapes and wildlife as subject matter. The second picture opportunity was a Hallowe’en costume party sponsored by the club. A few members participated in countrywide photo- graphic showings. Kim Miller and Scott Coyle sub- mitted nature studies to the Champaign County Wild- life Photographic Exhibition. Tim Brown won a Cer- tificate of Merit for a black and white photogram in the regional judging for the National Scholastic Art Awards Show. Melinda Bales also received a certificate for a color photograph in the same Scholastic Art Show. Officers: Melinda Bales, Vice-president; Matt Basala, President; Kar en Lacey, Treasurer. Row 1: David Umbarger, Carl Mitchell, Ken Wienke, Bill Zaloudek, Jim Kirby, Kelly Sturdyvin, Kevin McKenzie, Todd Smith, Brett Kilian, Bruce Bryan, Terry Pruitt. Row 2: Allen Glenn, Kevin Cast, Randy Allen, Craig Collins, Brian Taylor, Dale Taeger, Greg Izard, Roger Allen, Tim Grubb, Steve Humphrey, Brian Pruitt, Tom Rushing. Re- clining: Mr. Hales. Industrial Arts Club The 1978-79 Industrial Arts Club has had a very successful year. Throughout the year, we have had many delicious supper meetings including guest speakers talking on various subjects. Also the raffle conducted during basketball season was highly successful with the proceeds going toward useful items for the shop. Also our Christmas gift exchange brought many delightful gifts and surprises, isn’t that right Tom and Craig? Officers: C. W. Greer, Vice-President; Mr. Hales, Sponser; Todd Smith, Student Council. Not pictured: Greg Izard, President; Michelle Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer. 50 Kim Wallace, Karen Lacey, Lora Jean Reed, Debbie Wakefield, Mrs. O’Connor, David Buck, Dale Kirks, Tim Brown. Library Club Officers: Debbie Wakefield, Vice-president; Karen Lacey, Pres- ident; Dale Kirks, Secretary-Treasurer. The Library Club has sponsored several activities this year. During Book Week in November the club sold buttons, book bags, and balloons to encourage reading. A poster con- test to promote books was held for students in grades one through eight, and the winners received a paperback book of their choice as a prize. The club is active in the Student Librarians of East Cen- tral Illinois, and several members attended a regional con- ference at Hoopeston in March. The Book Fair, held during National Library Week in April, is an annual event sponsored by the Library Club. Proceeds from the fair helped pay for new materials in the high school library. The student librarians contribute much to the school by helping to check out, discharge, and shelve the books in the high school and grade school libraries. 51 Row 1: Lora Jean Reed, Lynda Butler, Kris Lacey, Rebecca Kirby, Angie Gritten, Melissa Paquin, Donna Kirks, Kelly Sparkman, Shelly Glenn, Sara Boen. Row 2: Salena Wright, Laura McCallister, Doreen Webb, Carla Sturdyvin, Kellie Pfaab, Debbie Howell, Jane Humphrey, Darla Lindsey, Heidi Craver, Holly Craver, Julie Wakefield, Carolyn Miller, Annette Lewis, Theresa Taeger. Row 3: Debbie Wakefield, Julie Butler, Mary Beth Woodward, Jill Canaday, Angel Dable, Kim Chrestman, Kelly Jackson, Kim Wallace, Mrs. Marrs, Karen Lacey, Lee Ann Newlin, Christy Danner, Kim Miller, Judy Freeman, Cindy Allen, Nancy Dodd. FHA This year in FHA we just sat back and relaxed. We had our an- nual Rosanna-Gainette sales and our first annual spaghetti supper for a money making project. Due to fewer people in our organi- zation, we did not make quite as much money as in past years; so, instead of the bi-yearly two-day trip, we took a one-day trip to Chicago on May 18. There we went shopping in a large mall. We had our annual Mother-Daughter Tea on May 10. Refreshments were served, a program given by Anita Allen on Mary Kay Beauty Products, and next year’s officers were installed. It was a fun and interesting year. 52 Kris Lacey, Vice-president; Mrs. Marrs, Sponsor; Kim Miller, President. Kim Wallace, V.P. of Projects and Historian; Laura Me- Theresa TaeSer Vice-president of Region 4B Callister, V.P. of Degrees. Lee Ann Newlin, Treasurer; Karen Lacey, Student Council, Debbie Wakefield, Secretary. 53 Row 1: Theresa Taeger, Karla Kasper, Carol Chrestman, Lora Jean Reed, Kim Mouser. Row 2: Carol Wakefield, Kim Sander- son, Shelly Glenn, Gwen Spencer. Row 3: Darla Robertson, Karen Kasper, Lynn McDonald, Mrs. Robison. GAA This year GAA had poor participation in activities. We went bowling a few times but that is the only real activity we had. The rest of the time not enough people showed up to do anything so everyone would just go home. GAA seems to be losing interest and it is doubtful that there will even be GAA next year. It is really too bad that the younger girls coming into high school will not have the opportunity to participate in an all girls organization, but if participation and mem- bership do not improve, GAA will probably be cancelled for next year. Officers: Darla Robertson, Points Chairman; Kim Mouser, Sports Head; Lora Jean Reed, Secretary-Treasurer; Lynn McDonald, Historian; Connie Rogers, President; Carol Wake- field, Vice-president. 54 Front to Rear Left: Dale Taeger, Bruce Bryan, Mark McMasters, Greg Bange, Stan Burton, Scott Covington, Craig Collins, Coach Stipp. Center: Tim Grubb, Kelly Sturdyvin, Randy Allen. Front to Rear Right: Steve Humphrey, Jamie Rogers, Brian Taylor, Tom Moore, Fred Danner, Todd Smith, Brett Kilian, Coach Miller. Officers: Craig Collins, Secretary-Treasurer; Brian Taylor, Vice- president; Jamie Rogers, President. H-Club The H-Club is an organization of school athletes and managers who have received letters in athletics. The only money-rais- ing project we had this year was our ann- ual chili supper before the Atwood-Ham- mond basketball game. The money went for such things as football films and pay- ment of scouts. We also discussed the purchasing of a weight machine for the athletic depart- ment, but enough funds are not available at the present time. Next year we hope to have enough in our treasury to buy the machine. It will be a great help to our athletic department at HHS! 55 Row 1: Cindy Allen, Kellie Pfaab, Jill Canaday, Mary Beth Woodward, Karla Kasper, Karen Kasper, Annette Lewis, Carla Sturdy- vin, Debbie Howell, Sara Boen. Row 2: Joni Ethridge, Tammy Pridemore, Judy Freeman, Gena Campbell, Karen Lacey, Pam Danner, Nancy Morgan, Shelly Glenn, Russ Norton, Doug Ketchum. Row 3: Kris Lacey, Kim Chrestman, Carol Chrestman, Lee Ann Newlin, Kelly Sturdyvin, Don Ketchum, Neal Edwards, Rod Ketchum, Heidi Craver, Nancy Dodd, Holly Craver, Carolyn Miller. Band Officers: Karen Lacey, President; Kim Chrestman, Secretary-Treasurer; Kris Lacey, Vice-president. Mr. Wolfe directed the H.S. Band and Marching Band. The band perform- ed at home games of the football and basketball season. We tried to arouse the audience and players. Everyone worked long and hard hours. The band also performed at the Christmas con- cert. We were uneasy about it but did a great job in the end. The second half of the year was spent on the variety show and gradu- ation. The band performed one num- ber at the variety show and played a march at graduation. The senior gradu- ating band members wish the band a fun and successful next year. 56 ■■■■■■■■■i Row 1: Kim Wallace, Tammy Miller, Donna Cutright, Debbie Howell, Theresa Taeger, Kelly Sturdyvin, Tom Moore, Pam Dan- ner, Joni Ethridge, Carla Sturdyvin, Janene Ethridge, Shelly Glenn. Row 2: Kim Miller, Jill Canaday, Doreen Webb, Tammy Pridemore, Linda Ingalls, Jeff McDonald, Allen Glenn, Carol Wakefield, Nancy Dodd, Melissa Paquin, Angie Gritten, Nancy Mor- gan, Lorraine Smith, Kathy Richter. Row 3: Rebecca Kirby, Mary Beth Woodward, Kim Chrestman, Judy Freeman, Darla Lindsey, Dave Ellis, Dale Taeger, David Buck, Roberta Ketchum, Darla Robertson, Julie Wakefield, Cindy Allen, Karen Lacey, Kris Lacey. Officers: Kathy Richter, President; Pam Danner, Secretary-Treasurer; Kim s - t Chrestman, Vice-president. tnorus Chorus was conducted by Mrs. Trigg who did a fine job her first year here. The first half of the year was mainly spent on preparing for the Christmas concert which was held on December 14. We were disappointed at the few number of people to attend the con- cert, but a good performance was pre- sented. We were all ready for the holi- day season. The rest of the year concentrated on the variety show and graduation. The Chorus sang “If I were a Rich Man” at the variety show which was light and entertaining. The 12 seniors sang their last song as part of the Hom- er H.S. Chorus on graduation night. Good luck to the chorus next year' on all you do!!! 57 Carla Sturdyvin, Kim Wallace, Kris Lacey, Kim Miller, Linda Ingalls, Debbie Howell, Karen Lacey, Roberta Ketchum, Carol Wake- field. Girls’ Ensemble Girls’ Ensemble consisted of nine members this year. The first half of the year was spent on preparing songs for Christmas. We sang for two nursing homes during the holidays and also sang two songs for the Christmas concert. We then started preparing for contest. We sang “A Little China Figure” and received a second rating. For baccalaureate we sang two songs, in- cluding our traditional “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” We also had our annual picnic at the park which was a lot of fun. The whole year was very enjoyable and every- thing went well under the direction of Mrs. Trigg. With 6 seniors graduating, there will be many new members next year. We hope they have as much fun as we have had. 58 Autumn With the falling of the autumn leaves came the beginning of classes. Old acquaintances were renewed. Throughout the fall, HHS students wearily trudged through the beginnings of books. The football games helped break the monotony of classes. But little did the students realize of the winter that lay ahead .. . 60 Homer Hands Oakland First Little O Defeat 6-0 HOMER — Homer intercepted four passes and handed Oakland its first Little Okaw Conference defeat, 6-0, in a penalty-plagued football game Friday night. Quarterback Stan Burton scored the only touchdown on a one-yard plunge that capped a nine-play Homer drive covering 51 yards, all on the ground. Oakland, 4-1 in the Little Okaw and 5-2 overall, falls one game be- hind Bement. Homer is 2-3 and 3-4. Oakland was penalized 116 yards and Homer 115. Statistics were also even elsewhere. Homer gained 174 yards, 115 by rushing, and Oakland 169 yards, 116 by rushing. Homer Homer Defense Stops JCHS 33-6 in Gridiron Rivalry Danner dealt Jamaica a 33-6 thrashing in non-conference football action Friday night. Moore carried the ball 17 times for 109 yards and Danner had 15 carries for 105 yards. Danner also had three touchdowns while Todd Smith had two TDs on pass receptions of 28 and 32 yards. The Panthers rolled up 325 total yards and intercepted one Jamaica pass. Homer 33, Jamaica 6 SIDELL — Homer, led by the running of Tom Moore and Fred had 10 first downs, Oakland eight. Oakland quarterback Curt Strader completed only four of 11 passes and had four interceptions. He was also limited to one yard in eight rushing attempts. Panthers Paste Blue Devils 17-0 To Leave Better Taste Scott Covington booted • first quarter filed goal for 3 pomis Of enough for Homer to win Nov 3 when the Panther� wound up their 1978 football sea� on on an upbeat with a 17-0 whipping of VilU Grove. In the 2nd period. Tom Moore scored a touchdown from 10 yards out and. in the 4th quarter. Stan Burton hit Dale Taeger for another Panther ID and Burton ran for the 2-point conversion to complete scoring. Covington's FG was a 27-yard effort. We all played wail, aspedelly our seniors: Allen Glenn, Jamie Rogers. Moore' Rick Kirby and Tom Wolf. said Coach Bruce Mil- ler. trad Danner has become an explosive back, he hurts you physi- cally by rurning with authority. Burton took command at quarter, back and played his best game of the season. In short, we finally became a complete football team. Dale (Taeger) did a good job Of replacing the Injured Larry Sapp by running some good pet- terns and making some good catches. We are looking forward with quiel anticipation to nexi season. The Panthers finished the see- ion 4-5 and 3-4 4n the little Okaw. good for a tie with Cerro Gordo and Newman for 4th place. The Grovers finished 'in the cellar at 2-7 and 1-6 Bamanl won -the title by beat- ing Oakland 55-26 for a Nov. 8 playoff berth opposfto Catlin of the East Central Arthur whipped Cerro Gordo 40-20 and Newman scalped AtwootWfemmond 30-21 The Panthers totaled 332 yardt on 62 offensive plays of which 13 were passes by Burton. Of the 49 rushing plays, Moore gained 75 on 19, Danner 167 yards on 25. Todd Smith 14 on 2 and Burton 10 on 3. Taeger caught a pass for 6 yards beside the 20-yaid TD ef- fort. Smith got 1 for 9 and Moore 2 for 9 and 22. The Blue Devils totaled 247 yards of which 83 resulted from 26 rushing plays and 164 on 13 completions n 28 pass attempts Steve Hettinger gtlned 13 on 4 rushes, Pick Melton 6 on 1, Jon Gregor 12 on 5, Sandy Smith 17 on 7, Been Scopgings 28 on 8 ’ihd Jeff White 7 on 1. Gregor fired all the aerials. Smith caught 4 for a total of 70 yards, Scoggings 2 for I, Kevin Sheppard 4 for 42, Andy Penley 2 for 45 and George Atgar I for 6. For Homer. Covington kicked off 4 umes a total of 150 yards with Scoggings returning I for 15 and Randy Smith 3 for a total 0 51. Sheppard kicked off once for Villa Grove 60 yards for a I ouch back and no return. Greg Binge punted 5 times for the Panthers a sotal of 121 yards and Pankey returned 3 • total of 9 yards. Sheppard booted 5 punts for a total of 15$ yards for Villa Grove. Smith returned 3 a total of Jl yards end Kevin McKenzie another for 8. Home' fumbled twice and they were recovered by Sheppard and Bob Shiver for the Oovec . The Blue Devils also fumbled twice and they were recovered for Ho- mer by Wolf end Kevin Cast. Homer gained 15 first dowm, II rushing, 3 petting and 1 on penalty while drawing 60 yard� in penillies. Villa Grove had 11 first downs, 4 rushing end 7 passing ‘and drew 80 yards in pen- alties. Wolf paced the Homer defense with 6 solo tackles and 12 as- sists end Moore had- 5 and 3. Others were Kirby 1-3, Rogers 2-11, Glenn 0-8, Burton 3-7. Mc- Kenzie 2-1, Smith 1-6, Chuck Buck 0-8, Covington 2-13, Benge 0-1. Taeger J-B. Dave Ellis 0-1, Danner 1-2 and Cay 0-5. —”We played with much more intensity against Jamaica than we did against ABL.” — Bruce Miller, Homer. (Panther backs Tom Moore and Fred Danner carried 17 and 15 times for 109 and 105 yards respectively, with Danner scoring three times. Stan Burton com- pleted five of 12 passes for 104 yards and two TDs and led tackling with seven solos and nine assists.) Bruce Miller, starting his 14th year as Homer’s coach, looks for much im- provement over a 1-8 sea- son, with quarterback Stan Burton, running back Fred Danner, wingback Todd Smith, punter Greg Bange, and tackles Jamie Rogers, Brian Taylor, and Rick Kirby showing the way. 61 Row 1: Rob Dunn, Bill Zaloudek, Steve Pridemore, Kevin Cast, Kenny Wienke, Jeff Covington, Doug Izard, Roger Allen. Row 2: Coach Miller, Allen Glenn, Tom Moore, Kevin McKenzie, Fred Danner, Todd Smith, Scott Covington, Chuck Buck, Jim Kirby. Row 3: Steve Humphrey, Dale Taeger, Jamie Rogers, Greg Bange, Dave Ellis, Rick Kirby, Larry Sapp, Brian Taylor, Stan Burton, Coach Stipp, Coach Cassel. 1978 Football Season The 4-5 record of our football team sur- prised many but disappointed the team be- cause we felt we were better than the record shows. We were small in numbers, but atti- tude was super. This helped a lot when we practiced long and hard. We lacked confi- dence in ourselves this year and this was a big hindrance, but with each succeeding game, we gained more confidence as well as experience for next year. We had only five seniors out and this hurt, but we did have a big junior class and some of these were all- conference members. We know that we will have a better team next season. Managers: Steve Humphrey, Roger Allen. Homer vs ABL 12-26 Jamaica 33- 6 Newman 14-20 Cerro Gordo 0 -12 Atwood Hammond 17- 8 Arthur 0 -32 Oakland 6 - 0 Bement 0 -33 Villa Grove 17- 0 Homecoming Parents’ Night 62 Football Honors FRED DANNER All Conference First Team Offensive Running Back. Honorable Mention Courierland All Area Team. Most Improved. STAN BURTON All Conference Second Team Defensive Safety. Honorable Mention Courierland All Area Team. All Conference Honorable Mention: Todd Smith, Chuck Buck, Tom Moore, and Tom Wolf. Tom Wolf also received the Trainer’s Award. All Conference Second Team Defensive End. Lion’s Club Sportsmanship Award. JAMIE ROGERS All Conference First Team Offensive Tackier. All Conference Second Team Defensive Tackier. Honorable Mention Courierland All Area Team. 3 letter winner and Most Tackles King Jamie and Queen Karen 66 HOMECOMING ’78 Homecoming Court: Greg Izard, Rhonda Hilpipre, Jim Lacey, and Carol Wakefield Attendants: Todd Smith, Kathy Richter, Bill Zaloudek, Lorraine Smith, Mark Richter, and Lora Jean Reed. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” As soon as Homecoming ’78 was over, the senior class gave a big sigh. They were glad because they were finished with all the planning that had to be done but sad because it was their last year as a part of the student body participating in Homecoming at HHS. The week of Oct. 25-30 was filled with excitement and anticipation of the big game on Friday night against the Cerro Gordo Broncos. Each class was busy building a float from the theme chosen by the senior class, Movies of the 70’s. With the floats nearly completed, the bonfire was held on Thursday night. Speeches, cheers, and a hot fire raised the hopes for a victory. At 1:25 students and teachers were excused and there was a snake dance through the halls which was led into the gym for pep session. The sophomores won the hall decorations with juniors second, seniors third, and freshmen last. Skits were performed by the cheerleaders and faculty. We congratu- late the faculty for showing us their musical talent. It was fun! The ’78 Homecoming parade was led by the Homer March- ing Panthers with floats, cheerleaders, attendants, and King and Queen candidates close behind. The parade circled through the Homer downtown area and back to school. Everyone went their own separate ways until later that evening for the Homecoming game. The team was ushered onto the field by fans and cheer- leaders, and the players ran through an “H” made by the mar- ching band. The judging of the floats was announced at half time with the sophomores winning with their float, “Panther’s will be the Stars of this Game.” Freshmen were second with, “Heaven Can’t Wait for the Broncos,” juniors third with, “A Close Encounter of the Worst Kind,” and the seniors with a “typical senior float” received fourth. Their theme was “Revenge of the Homer Panthers.” There was dis- appointment at the loss of the game, 0-12, but the feeling of the evening prevailed to raise their spirits. The dance was held the following night with Ned Pepper providing the music. The coronation was the highlight of the evening. Jamie Rogers and Karen Lacey were crowned King and Queen, 1978. They then led everyone in the coronation dance to the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Homecoming left many fond memories for we seniors to always remember. 67 Marching Band This year was the marching band’s second year of existence. We marched before every home football game, at halftime, and went to two competitions for the first time. Our first competition was at Eastern Illinois University. We were scheduled to go on the field at 8:22 in the morning. We placed fourth which was satisfying for our first competition. Our second competition was at the University of Illinois. We were the first band on the field to compete, so there weren’t many people in the stands to watch, but there was quite a group from the town who helped lend their support. Next year’s band will have more members. More experience will be gained and the band should im- prove every time it marches. We hope next year’s band members have a lot of fun and much success in their marching. Manager: Shelly Glenn. Row 1: Kelly Sparkman, Heidi Craver, Gena Campbell, Julie Wakefield, Holly Craver, Karla Kasper. Row 2: Coach Robison, Angel Dable, Melissa Paquin, Connie Rogers, Judy Freeman, Kim Chrestman, Carol Wakefield, JoAnna Mit- chell, Kim Miller, Carla Sturdyvin, Coach Harrell. Girls’ Volleyball The 1978 volleyball season was quite a disappointing one. Seven members of last year’s team graduated, so that meant that this year’s team had quite an adjustment to make. We expected to win more games than we did but lack of height really hurt us. The one match we did win was played with a combination of Varsity and J.V. teams. There were some exciting games with long rallies even though the record does not show that fact. We were glad to see six freshmen girls go out for the J.V. team. They had a few close games and got a lot of experi- ence from playing every game. Overall, we improved our playing as the year went along, and we hope this improvement will be a big asset to next year’s team. Good Luck! Varsity Homer VS Georgetown Homer vs Arthur 1 20 4 20 12 20 2 20 Homer vs ABL Homer vs Oakland 5 20 5 20 9 20 14 20 Homer vs Unity Homer vs Bement 3 20 6 20 0 20 6 20 Homer vs Newman Homer vs Villa Grove 18 20 3 20 20 8 5 20 20 13 Homer vs Bismark Homer vs Cerro Gordo 3 20 16 20 2 20 8 20 1HSA DISTRICT Homer vs Atwood-Hammond Homer vs ABL 12 20 13 20 9 20 10 20 J.V. Homer VS Georgetown Homer VS Arthur 5 15 16 20 7 15 10 20 Homer vs ABL Homer vs Oakland 8 20 19 21 6 20 3 20 Homer vs Unity Homer vs Bement 1 20 3 20 2 20 8 20 Homer vs Cerro Gordo Homer vs Villa Grove 4 20 3 20 6 20 15 20 Homer vs Atwood-Hammond Homer vs Bismark 12 20 7 20 19 21 20 17 8 20 74 Winter In rolled winter with her blustery winds and wicked snow. The snow seemed as if it would stay forever on the frozen ground, and the students felt as if they would be forever getting back to school. Altogether four days were missed. As everything else does that long hard winter fi- nally came to an end. 76 Row 1: Mark Richter, Doug Short, Jim Kirby, Steve Pridemore, Doug Ketchum. Row 2: Coach Waddell, Scott Covington, Dave Ellis, David Reed, Jeff Covington, Rod Ketchum. Homer 59 vs Catlin 61 52 Cerro Gordo 54 (OT) 64 Newman 53 62 Bement 51 62 Oakland 44 57 Atwood-Hammond 47 57 Arthur 40 62 Villa Grove 43 54 Cerro Gordo 69 70 Newman 49 65 Bement 52 48 Oakland 58 48 Atwood-Hammond 60 48 Villa Grove 27 70 Arthur 39 53 ABL 37 61 Oakwood 63 66 Jamaica 54 Fr.-Soph. Tournament Homer 30 vs Bement 52 FRESHMEN Homer 25 vs Jamaica 33 J.V. Basketball This year’s J.V. basketball team had an impress- ive season. They had a winning record of 12-6. They lost three of their six games by only two points, with one of those in an overtime. The team won most of their games by a good margin, including one win by 31 and two wins by 21! The Panthers lost their first game in the Fresh.-Soph. Tournament to Bement. There were only five freshmen out and they did not get to play much because three of their games were cancelled due to weather. They got some experience, though, by playing in some of the J.V. games, and we hope they come back next year to help lead the J.V. to another winning season. 77 Coach Trask, Coach Waddell, Todd Smith, Kevin McKenzie, Jeff Covington, Dave Ellis, Greg Izard, Randy Allen, Greg Bange, Da- vid Reed, Stan Burton, Scott Covington, Jim Kirby. Varsity Basketball The Homer Panther’s varsity team finished the season with a winning record, 15-10. The season was an exciting one and had many highlights. The Panthers took third place in the Jamaica Invitational Tournament. In the Little Okaw Conference, the varsity tied with Oak- land for second place, with Cerro Gordo finishing first. The highlight of conference play for the varsity was with Bement the second time around. The game went into seven overtimes with Homer coming out on top. The varsity went into Region- al play rated number one and beat ABL in overtime to win the Regional Tourney. The varsity will be losing only three members; seniors Greg Izard, Randy Allen, and Mark McMasters. With four return- ing letter men, the Panthers expect to be a strong contender for the conference title in the 79-80 season. Homer 57 vs Catlin 67 68 Cerro Gordo 79 79 Newman 66 89 Bement 73 56 Oakland 63 69 Atwood-Hammond 66 (OT) 73 Arthur 67 84 Villa Grove 80 50 Cerro Gordo 52 70 Newman 52 97 Bement 89 (7 OT) 50 Oakland 55 62 Atwood-Hammond 58 95 Villa Grove 61 76 Arthur 66 78 ABL 63 65 Oakwood 67 62 Jamaica 74 Jamaica Tournament Homer 78 vs Tuscola 63 54 Chrisman 73 63 Areola 56 Little Okaw Tournament Homer 63 vs Villa Grove 84 Regional Tournament Homer 68 vs St. Joe-Ogden 61 64 ABL 59(OT) Sectional Tournament Homer 57 vs St. Teresa 72 78 GREG BANGE GREG IZARD All-Conference First Team All-Conference Second Team All-Area Decatur Herald First Team All-Area News Gazette Second Team STAN BURTON All-Conference Honorable Mention Most Rebounds Basketball Honors TODD SMITH Best Free Throw Percentage Most Assists RANDY ALLEN Lion’s Club Sportsmanship Award Managers: Brian Taylor and Rick Kirby. 79 ■ 1 I Izard Scores 36 I'. In Homer Victory ( S25fc; ' ' n ' 'm™ Homer ekes out 64-61 win BP HERE WE GO HOMER HERE V GQ Homer stays tied for second place Homer Rally Topples Arthur, 76-66 Homer stops SJ-O, 68-61 Homer Topples ABL In Overtime StraioHT TO THE Coach Toth, Kellie Pfaab, Kathy Richter, Lora Jean Reed, Kim Mouser, Sara Boen, Annette Lewis, Karen Kasper, Carla Sturdy- vin, Angie Gritten. Managers: Crystal Stayton, Rebecca Kirby. Homer 25 vs Cerro Gordo 70 11 Arthur 74 17 Oakland 59 18 Atwood-Hammond 81 17 Bement 60 28 Newman 29 14 Villa Grove 70 Little Okaw Conference Tournament Homer 19 vs Oakland 60 Girls’ Basketball The girls’ basketball team had a rather disap- pointing season for wins, but this was to be expected from such a young and inexperienced team, which consisted of no seniors, three juniors, three sophomores, and three freshmen. The competition was rough, but the team never stopped fighting. To see the scores, it appears that the season was a loss, but this is far from the truth. In spite of the fact that the team was winless, hard work and Coach Toth’s patience taught the team the most important thing ... how to improve. .V� in Pom-Pon Girls Kim Sanderson, Lora Jean Reed, Kathy Richter, Susie Mayhew, Kim Mouser, Kris Lacey, Debbie Wakefield, Rebecca Kirby, Ka- ren Kasper, Pam Danner. 85 Lynn McDonald Varsity Cheerleaders Carla Sturdyvin Nancy Dodd Joni Ethridge Melissa Paquin Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Jill Canaday Laura McCallister Theresa Taeger Gwen Spencer 87 Spring - -V Warmth began to spread across the land and touches of green appeared. It seemed as if everything bloomed over night. Students began to dream of summer. Summer heat always signifies that a long awaited vacation is near. The anticipation of the end of school events was noticed. The prom, graduation, and other events were always part of a conversation. The heat made everyone irritable, but we all survived and achieved yet another year of knowledge. We may change with the seasons, but the seasons will not change us. 90 Mrs. Robinson, Carla Sturdyvin, Karla Kasper, Manager: Debbie Howell. Girls’ Track We started this season out with 7 girls. We had only 2 girls stick with it. These 2 girls put forth a lot of effort and dedica- tion to the team. Every meet they had they showed Panther power. They did not win a track meet, but they showed dedi- cation for their team and school. Next year we hope to have a lot of girls going out. Thanks to a coach who gave a lot of help to our girls. Row 1: Scott Covington, Jeff McDonald, Carl Mitchell, Kevin Cast. Row 2: Coach Wilson, Dale Taeger, Craig Collins, Greg Bange, Jeff Covington. Boys’ Track The track team consisted of eight mem- bers. Although this is a small number, the boys stuck with the program and enjoyed the competition. Each individual usually was in more than one event. This means they were experiencing many things. Track re- quires more individual effort than do other team sports. Each one had a real challenge. Coach Wilson and the boys had a fun season. Good luck next year to the team. Mexico Trip In the past, there has been a trip to France every two or three years. This year the trip was to Mexico since Spanish is being taught now instead of French. Two chaperones and fourteen students went on the trip. They were Mrs. Presley, Mrs. Freeman, Craig Collins, Matt Basala, Dave Ellis, Fred Danner, Pam Danner, Crystal Peters, Kim Wallace, Carol Wakefield, Karen Lacey, Kris Lacey, Ann- ette Lewis, Kathy Richter, Melissa Paquin, and Judy Freeman. We left O’Hare airport on April 7 and landed in Mexico City. We went sightseeing in Mexico City and went to a bull- fight. We climbed pyramids and some of us managed to make it to the top. We also had a picnic lunch on a boat at the Xochimilco Floating Gardens. Our next overnight stay was in Taxco. Some of us went shopping while others stayed at the hotel and swam or rested. Then it was on to Acapulco. We went on a cruise for about three hours and nearly every- one was burnt to a crisp. We looked like lobsters and were very sore. Some of us went shopping, but it was painful to even move. Others went to a disco and had a really good time. We left Acapulco on April 14 and arrived at O’Hare. We were sorry to leave Mexico, but it was good to get home. VARIETY SHOW Copa Cabana King Matt and Queen Jo Anna 100 Court: Mark McMasters, Pam Danner, Matt Basala, Jo Anna Mitchell, Rhonda Hilpipre, Randy Allen. PROM ’79 “Don’t Look Back” This year’s prom was held at the Ramada Inn in Champaign. Todd Smith gave the welcome from the junior class and announced that hatchets and pro- phecies were cancelled. The mood of prom was uneasy because of the con- cern everyone had for their high school friends involved in an auto accident the previous night. Greg Izard gave a very well planned fare- well speech from the senior class of 1979. Everyone enjoyed a fine dinner, visited with each other, and danced to a rowdy band, HEADLINE. Matt and Jo Anna were crowned King and Queen of Prom ’79. The theme of prom was “Don’t Look Back” chosen by the junior class. The seniors would like to thank the Class of ’80 for putting on a very enjoyable prom. Attendants: Mark McMasters, Pam Danner, Rhonda Hilpipre, Randy Allen. 101 •v.r%v ’ � ••••« i V® • ' Vi • ' 4 V; ■ ■ '■ ' ■ ■■ ■ ' ' ‘ ' � 'hw a s s of 1 9 7 9 Row 1: Kelly Jackson, Pam Danner, Nancy Morgan, Rhonda Hilpipre, Jancne Ethridge, Lori Rushing, Karen Lacey, Carol Wakefield. Row 2: Tammy Pridemore, Connie Rogers, Kim Miller, Kim Wallace, Michelle Taylor, Jo Anna Mitchell, Roberta Ketchum. Row 3: Debbie Dodd, Linda Ingalls, Crystal Peters, Christy Danner, Lee Ann Newlin, Melinda Bales, Laura Sanderson. Row 4: Allen Glenn, Tom Wolf, Jim 104 Lacey, Tim Grubb, Matt Basala, Rick Clem. Row 5: Jim Wilson, Randy Allen, Terry Pruitt, Jeff Wright, Dave Robertson, Jamie Rogers. Row 6: Ronnie Peters, Greg Izard, Brian Pruitt, Rick Kirby, Craig Collins. Not pictured: Mark McMasters, Kelly Sturdyvin. 105 MELINDA BALES Illinois State Scholar TIM GRUBB Industrial Arts Award JO ANNA MITCHELL Co-Valedictorian 106 CRAIG COLLINS Homer Bank Scholarship Illinois State Scholar KAREN LACEY American Legion Award John Phillips Sousa Award PAM DANNER Salutatorian Arian Award Ray E. Litherland Award KIM MILLER FHA Silver Award TOM MOORE American Legion Award CAROL WAKEFIELD Co-Valedictorian Choral Award Illinois State Scholar Advertising SuMofri (-HQioOMPHr Photographers for This Yearbook HOMER GRAIN COMPANY 3 Million Bushel Capacity Custom Storage and Drying Telephone 896-2494 Homer, Illinois Allerton Division, Allerton, Illinois 834-3397 Every minute of every day your money earns money at O Second National Bank DANVILLE. 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University £ f. Don Clem Petroleum Products Phone: 896-2344 Homer, Illinois Illini FS-Inc. Danville Coca Cola Bottling Co. 1405 East Main Danville, Illinois Locations in Homer, Broadlands, and Fithian Phone 896-2323 Kirby Funeral Homes Good Luck 105 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. URBANA, ILL 61801 B A N A 803 EAST UNIVERSITY URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801 Area 1-217-384-4900 Homer Flower Shop Lee Ann Benner Homer, II 896-2302 FLOWERS for ALL OCCASIONS Funerals—Weddings Corsages Gifts Plants L. J. White Roofing and Lumber Co. Roofing—Siding—Sheetmetal ACE Hardware Sidney, Illinois Good Luck to the Class of “79” BUCK’S CAFE Open every morning at 6:00 Main Street Homer, IL 61849 896-2812 Congratulations Compliments of John Kasper family LIFE • AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS 124 ST. JOSEPH SUPPLY CO., INC. “FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS“ ST. JOSEPH, ILL. PH. 469-7662 WOLF REAL ESTATE Dale Wolf Terry Wolf Farms—Homes—Commercial 896-2253 896-2317 Homer The Complete Building Center Building Materials Ready-Mix Concrete Hunter-Webb Lumber Company Ogden, Illinois Planning and Building Service 896-2112 DURST CO’S STORE OF WHEELS Urbana, IL 367-3600 rata .. .the bicycle people! Best Wishes WIENKE SHOES Homer, Illinois ® | FORD SALES and SERVICE Fithian, III. 61844 Phone: 548-2261 STALLINGS FORD, INC. Serving Farmers Since 1936 E. A. Mohr, Pres. Allerton Implement Co. Allerton, IL 61810 (217) 834-3305 or (217) 288-9333 Wakefield Plumbing and Heating “Westinghouse Dealer” Phone: 896-2222 DRISCOLL PHARMACY Compliments ILLINI FS INC. Your Complete Farm Supplier pyRC m [TNI Tm llkl Lincoln Square Market Place Urbana Champaign “YOUR ATHLETIC HEADQUARTERS CONVERSE • NIKE • TIGER PUMA • ADIDAS • SPOT-BILT WHITE STAG • VOIT • RAWLINGS RIDDELL • SPANJIAN • SPEEDO CUSTOM LETTERING TROPHIES Sporting Goods SHOPPING CENTER 1? � voun Mimadtpr] tewWWf GBNT THE LEWIS AGENCIES Sidney Philo Illinois “Serves You First” 127 Blossom Basket Florist Congratulations to the Class of 79 1002 N. Cunningham Ave. Urbana, Illinois Philo and Colorado Shell 1901 Philo Road Urbana, Illinois Phone: 328-3491 Tune Ups and all Mechanical Work, Tires, Batteries, and Accessories 128 Congratulations and Good Luck From DR. MRS. HOWARD R. HORTON 405 W. First St. Homer, Illinois Drive-up banking is easy come, easy go at Bankof Illinois. could be easier y. ai an tnree ft Bank of Illinois Twin City Pontiac 1313 S. Neil 356-1801 Champaign Best Wishes to the Class of 1979 Twin City Honda 1402 S. Neil 356-0303 Champaign Best Wishes Class of “79” Congratulations Class of 79 WAKEFIELD STANDARD STATION NEW HOMES • REMODELING BACK HOE WORK • CELLULOSE INSULATION Lewis R. Danner and Son J’S RECREATION Home Contractor Homer, Illinois 61849 Lunches Sandwiches, Soup, Chili, Pies Ice Cream, Pizza phone 896-2246 B. J. Beauty Shop Corvette Coupe Specialist in Men Women Congratulations Class of “79” Permanent Waving and Hair Shaping St. Joseph, Illinois Mr. B. J. Hackler Phone 469-2321 Owner Bob Norton Chevrolet, Inc. fe — Here to Serve You — Homer, III. phone 896-2491 Ofcrur oflioppe ffBPl FASHIONS BY PHYLLIS M 1! i Phyllis J. Grubb, Owner 109S.MainSt. Phone (217) 896-2721 Homer, IL 61849 130 CLYDE I. WILLIAMS DRAINAGE CONTRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2622 SYL PHILLIPS STANDARD Tune up, Mufflers Minor Repair Vine Elm St. Atlas Tires Urbana, III. Batteries Ph. 367-9132 Alamo Double Square and Western Wear MAIN ST., HOMER 111. PHONE 896-2215 SM awt $9 ?4kkc Owners and Operators Congratulations to the Class of ’79 IROQUOIS FebERAL SAVINGS and loan association 619 N. GILBERT ST. • DANVILLE, IL 61832 Hoopeston Sunnycrest IGA 1807 PHILO ROAD URBANA, ILLINOIS complete line of groceries, meats, produce, health and beauty aids and a fine selection of all seasonal cards for every occasion— Departments: Bakery delicatessen—restaurant Phone: 367-8326 Open 24 hrs. a day Ut Hat B ££ 21 cSoun di of- tfie. Sly Sand Sxa BOB WAKEFIELD 896-2665 JOHN WIESNER 776-2685 JOHN SADLER 582-2338 : Pmrdi WESTERN SHOP o A The Outfitter” $ 367-4912 k 306 N. MAPLE • URBANA, ILL. 61801 -mr mt jar jar mt mst jut ar mt mt ar m jer mt r m jar aur m 4 r Compliments of Holiday Inn 505 N. Cunningham Urbana, Illinois 61801 SIDNEY COMMUNITY BANK Your Community Bank Of Good Service Phone: 1-688-2532 Compliments of SISTERS’ SHOPPE St. Joseph, Illinois Pauline Walker Ruth Shirley Tuter collegiate press, inc.