Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1981 volume:

1981 Volume 63 The Senior Class observed the planting of the Memorial Tree donated by Ingram’s Nursery. Nothing really ever dies That is not born anew— The MIRACLES of NATURE All tell us this is true . . . The flowers sleeping peacefully Beneath the Winter's snow Awaken from their icy grave When Spring winds start to blow And little brooks and singing streams. Icebound beneath the snow, Begin to babble merrily Beneath the sun’s warm glow . . . All all around on every side New life and joy appear To tell us NOTHING EVER DIES And we should have no fear. For death is just a detour Along life’s wending way That leads GOD’S chosen children To a bright and glorious day. —Helen Steiner Rice Brian Kilian and Kerry Wienke standing by the tree donated in memory of their brothers Brett and Ken. 2 I FBF.F It H November 4, 1979 January 19, 1981 The period of trial for 50 hos- tages from the American Embassy in Iran was a time of worry and frustration for their families and the entire country. Paul Lewis, a graduate of our school, was one of these hos- tages. The school and community felt concern for him and his par- ents. The unsuccessful try for liber- ation of these hostages in April, 1980, in which eight Americans lost their lives will be remem- bered as the fullest sacrifice a man can make for his fellow man. Another facet of this period was the escape of several Ameri- cans with the aid of the Canadian Embassy in Iran long after ours had been overrun. With total dis- regard for themselves, the Cana- dians made identity cards for the Americans and flew them out. Grateful Americans sent heartfelt thanks to all Canada. This taking of American hos- tages has brought forth a tide of patriotism in our nation. The hos- tages have said that if their cap- tivity has served our country in a positive way, their months and months of confinement has been worth it. Index Page Seniors 6-15 (J uder classmen Juniors 20-21 Sophomores 22-23 Freshmen 24-25 Administration Faculty 62-40 Autumn 41-56 Winter 57-70 Spring 71-96 Graduation 97-104 Advertisements 105-128 SEKiORS David Wayne Buck Cynthia Kay Allen Ira Scott Boen V « 6 Lynda Kay Butler Kevin Glenn Cast Carol Leslie Chrestman 7 Nancy Jo Dodd Laura Machelle Crist Neal Douglas Edwards — W 8 Joni Kay Ethridge 9 Darla June Jones '■ tZJ' Debbie Sue Howell 10 Jeffrey Scott McDonald Carl tugene Mitchell Richard Alton Nale 12 Lisa Renee Raymond 13 Kenneth Alan Robertson David Ray Umbarger 2 ) 14 C tll Doreen Ellen Webb William Francis Zaloudek 15 Senior Class Officers: Jeff McDonald. S.C.� Kevin Cast. Treas.� Carla Sturdyvin. Sec.! Lisa Raymond. Pres.� Carl Mitchell. V-Pres.� Kellie Pfaab. S.C. Senior Wills I, CINDY ALLEN, being of sound mind and body do hereby will my ability to climb trees and the welcoming party at UHS to Heidi Craver. I, DAVID BUCK, will my macho bod to Russ Norton to lose weight before you look like the Goodyear blimp, and to Earl Lindsey to graduate in '83, not '85. I, LYNDA BUTLER, being of perfectly sound mind and partially unsound body, do hereby will and bequeath all the fun I had in pom pons to anyone crazy enough to go out, and to Gwen Spencer my pair of non-regulation P.E. shorts (remember, you have to pass P.E.)I I, KEVIN CAST, being of corroded mind and body, will my ability not to be a cripple to Kevin Copass and Brad Wolf) not to be kicked out of P.E. to Keith Wheet and the junior class; and last and least, my ability to do over 15 airborne pushups to Brian Wronke. I, CAROL CHRESTMAN, being of sufficient body and intellect, will Kim Malinowski the ability to acknowledge the fact that ALL people are created EQUAL, and to Holly Craver the ability to make it through another year of P.E. I, LAURA CRIST, being of sound mind and tired body, will my job at Ponderosa Steakhouse to Lora Jean Reed. I, NANCY DODD, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to develop some sort of shape to Kim Malinowski (a little extra in some places is better than no shape at all, Kim)l I, JONI ETHRIDGE, being of sound mind and little body, will my ability to talk to certain senior guys (no names mentioned, D.U.) without being ashamed to Patti Carwile. and some savvy to Andrea Myers so she’ll know not to wear a tank top in the winter. Didn’t you get cold with the windows open?) 16 I, JUDY FREEMAN, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will my ability to stay with one guy all year and not bounce back and forth between two to Suzie M. You have to decide someday; you might start with which side of Mr. Q’s doorway you like better. To Heidi. I will my ability to stay calm in the back of a hearse. I, ANGIE GRITTEN. being of sound mind and body, will to Terry Pridemore and Andrea Myers my ability to cause trouble in P.E. and to Todd Beard my ability not to get into situations without a solution. I, DEBBIE HOWELL, being of underdeveloped mind and overdeveloped body, do hereby will to Donna Howell my ever-present smile—because life isn’t always a bowl full of cherries, so you have to smile and swallow the pits. I, JOHN HUMPHREY, being of sound mind and solid body, will to my cousin Jack the ability to skip school ev- ery 5th hour and never get caught. I, DARLA JONES, being of sound body and brilliant mind, will my ability to carefully avoid getting caught with my hand in the cookie jar to my baby brother, Earl—but just in case. I also will my ability to charm my way out of trouble. Go get 'em. Earll I. DON KETCHUM, of basically sound mind and average bod. hereby will my ability to buy the right car to Doug Short, my drive to achieve success to my brother Doug, and my gentle touch to Keith Wheet. I, REBECCA KIRBY, will my conceit to Andrea Myers. To Doug Robertson I leave my ability not to spill trash all over King Pin Lanes’ floor. I, DONNA KIRKS, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will my ability to type without looking at my fingers to Lora Jean Reed. Keep on pecking. Lora. I. JEFF MC DONALD, being of crazy mind and not-too-shabby bod. will to all those without a driver s license, a Chevy—Fords aren't worth it. To the sophomore guys, a lot of class, you need it. I, CARL MITCHELL, being of sound mind and body, will my small ears to Brian Wronke and a couple of inches to Todd Carter (grow up. Toddl) I. RICH NALE. being of solid physical body and an extremely genius mind, do hereby bequeath my ability to pick up women to Steve Messman—my originality to Suzie Somers—my ability to always be nicely dressed to Rick Al- len—and my ability to get along with certain teachers to Mark Richter. Have fun, guys! I. MELISSA PAQUIN, of sound mind and sturdy body, will my ability to make it through 4 years of volleyball un- der Mrs. Robison to all underclassmen players. Hang in there, girlsl I, KELLIE PFAAB, being of no mind and a lot of body, will some glue remover to Andrea Myers and Terri Pridemore. I, LISA RAYMOND, being of terrific mind and body, will my modesty to Jane Carrington who needs it more than I (sorry, Brooke) and to my sister Rhonda I will my great ability to never lose my temper or get mad. I. JEFF ROBERTSON, in the state of drunken mind, will my year at AA to Doug Short and to Robby Dunn the abil- ity to know when your car is a poochl I. KENNY ROBERTSON, in the state of sober mind and muscular body, will my ability to be kicked out the first 2 weeks of school to Doug Short and to Virgil, all my twinkies (keep it up, Virg)l I, CARLA STURDYVIN, being of small mind, small but mighty body, will my normal-sized front teeth to Andrea Myers and my cheerleading ability to Beth Canaday—that’s okay, Beth, maybe by your senior year you might be able to make it to the top of a pyramid. I, DAVID UMBARGER. being of drunken mind and available body, will my ability to keep going to the mountains” to Mark Rithter and my ability to flirt around to Patti Carwile and Susan Mayhew. I, DOREEN WEBB, being of almost perfect body and completely dangerous mind, will my ability to mind my own business to Becky Ketchum. and my ability to graduate at semester to my little brother. I, BILL ZALOUDEK. being of sober mind and body, will to Chuck Hallett the ability to hold certain beverages (like the one you take to the mountains) at parties. Colors: Maroon Sl Gold Flowers: Maroon Gold Roses Sponsors: Mrs. Presley Mr. Farncy Mr. Russell 17 Sara Boen Gena Campbell Kevin Copass Heidi Craver Holly Craver Tammy Crist Jeff David Rob Dunn Shelly Glenn Jack Humphrey Officers-.Tammy Crist. Sec.-Treas.i Lora Jean Reed. S.C.; Carolyn Miller. V-Pres.� Holly Craver. Pres.; Mark Richter. S.C. 20 Karla Kasper Doug Ketchum Rod Ketchum JUNIORS Class of “82” Kim Malinowski Susan Mayhew Carolyn Miller Russ Norton Steve Pridemore Lora Jean Reed Mark Richter Kim Sanderson Doug Short Gwen Spencer Keith Wheet Julie Wakefield 21 Greg Gilhaus Kevin Good April Chuck Grit ten Hallett Ricke Allen Todd Carter Todd Beard Julie Clem Mary Ellis Jeff Carmien Kim Frye Patty Carter Officers: Julie Clem. S.C.s Jim Rein. Pres.; Suzie Sommers. V-Pres.; Greg Gilhaus. Sec.-Treas.; Brad Woodward. S.C. Donna Kris Howell Kasper Beth Canaday Jane Carrington Rod Kris Debbie Kirby LaCrone Lewis SOPHOMORES Class of “83” Earl Lindsey Lisa McKenzie Lori McMasters Bryan Mattox Sherri Mattox Alan Miller Andrea Gina Terri Rhonda Jim Myers Phillips Pridemore Raymond Rein Bryon Rogers Suzie Sommers Deana Sonsteng Darrin Tate Doyne Webb Brad Wolf Brad Woodward 23 Rex Allen Kathy Bange Tom Brown Patti Carwile Theresa Clark Frank Henderson Kim Howell Becky Ketchum Kenny Lacey Brian Kilian Jamie Krukewitt Lori McDonald Steve Messman Ron Montgomery Lindy Newell Jessie Pruitt FRESHMEN Class of “84” Kevin Sanderson Joey Smith Darren Stayton Todd Stenberg Jodi Wakefield Kerry Wienke Jacinda Wooters Brian Wronke 25 Quietest: Carl Mitchell. Doreen Webb Who’s Who in the Senior Class Most Likely to Succeed: The Senior Class Prettiest Smiles: Steve Messman. Lora Jean Reed. Most Talkative: Brad Woodward. Beth Canaday. Who’s in High Class Clowns: Brad Woodward. Neal Edwards. Kris Kasper. Russ Norton. Kevin Sanderson. Champion Grumblers: Rod Ketchum. Gwen Spencer. Russ Norton. 28 Who the School Laziest: Russ Norton, Lindy Newell. All-Around Good Looking: Jim Rein. Carol Chrestman. Biggest Flirts: Kathy Range, Kevin Cast. Best Figure and Physique: Lora Jean Reed. Bill Zaloudek. Biggest Story Tellers: Doug Robertson. Rich Nale. Kellie Pfaab. Brad Woodward. Doug Short. 29 FACULTY School Board: Standing: Chuck Krukewitt. Don Baird. President—John Place. Gary Pridemore. Sitting: Terry Wolf. Secretary—LaDonna Bange. Robert Ulbrich. Administration and Faculty Mr. Gilpin. Principal Mr. Basala. Superintendent Mrs. Beard. Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Dillon—Secretary to the Superintendent. Mrs. Ellis— District Bookkeeper. 32 Nancy Baran Consumer Math Geometry Marty Barrett Counselor Civics Consumer Ed American Problems Student Council Mary Compton Art I. II. Ill 33 Nonne Dawson Family Living Homo Ec I. II. Ill Vo-ed Sponsoring: FHA Jim Farnoy Biology I Advanced Biology Sponsoring: Seniors Dale Diskin Physical Education U.S. History Head Football Head Track Sponsoring: H-Club 34 Bob Gilhaus Driver Education Sponsoring: Sophomores Chuck Hazelbaker Industrial Arts Sponsoring: Industrial Arts Club 35 Mary Hettinger High School Special Education Sponsoring: Student Council Ruth Kerr Office Practice Typing I Bookkeeping Shorthand I. II Sponsoring: Homerian National Honor Society Bruce Miller Health Physical Education Sponsoring: Freshmen Karen Murphy K'I2 Librarian Sponsoring: Library Club Freshmen 36 Janice Presley English II. IV Spanish I. II. Ill v4 c Tucker Ouetone English I. II. Ill Speech Drama Girls Basketball Sponsoring: Juniors Glenda Robison Physical Education Girls Track Girls Volleyball Sponsoring: Freshmen Wesley Russell Band Marching Band Sponsoring: Seniors Susan Toth General Science Chemistry Advanced Biology Physics Sponsoring: Juniors Pom pon squad Mike Specia Athletic Director Ass’t Football Head Basketball Sponsoring: H-Club 38 Cindy Trigg High School Chrous Ensemble Sponsoring: Sophomores Regina Woontner Algebra I. II General Math Senior Math Sponsoring: Sophomores Janitors: Helen Taylor. Ron Barger. Head Custodian: John Barger. Special Services Cooks: Lois Sampson. Geraldine Copass. Barb Pruitt. 40 Bus Drivers: John Camein. Bud McMasters. John Barger. Ron Barger. Row I: Melissa Paquin. Kris Kasper. Judy Freeman. Jane Carrington. Cindy Allen. Suzie Somers. Row 2-. Lisa McKenzie. Holly Craver. Julie Clem. Shelly Glenn. Mary Ellis. Karla Kasper. Row 3i manager —Beth Canaday. Gwen Spencer. Heidi Craver. Carla Sturdyvin. Coach Robinson. Girls’ Volleyball Our volleyball season, though, not a winning season, was a sea- son of experience and fun. There were many new faces on the team. With the loss of four seniors, we hope the team will continue to stay close and be pre- pared to be a winning team next year. 45 Row I: Mr. Russell. Jodi Krukewitt. Amy Key. Donna Howell Kenny Lacey. Brad Woodward. Darren Stayton. Robbie Smith. Kris Basala. Lori Dillman. Row 2-. Carla Sturdyvin. Kathy Bange. Lisa Rhoton. Chris Pridemore. Valerie Place. Maria Grubb. Theresa Clark. Jamie Krukewitt. Jodi Wakefield. Jane Carrington. Todd Beard. Kevin Wienke. Jill Moore. Sharon Smith. Nancy Dodd. Row 3: Janet Collins. Deana Sonsteng. Russ Norton. Karla Kasper. Misty Henderson. Susan Allen. Kerry Wienke. Joni Ethridge. Judy Freeman. Thad Bales. Marla Sturdyvin. Julie Clem. Row 4: Darin LaCrone. Lisa McKenzie. Brenda Freeman. Kim Howell. Becky Ketchum. Beth Canaday. Brian Hardyman. Kory Jones. Kelly Jones. Cin- dy Allen. Sara Boen. Kellie Pfaab. Row 5: Lora Jean Reed. Gena Campbell. Kris Kasper. Carolyn Miller. Kim Malinowski. Kim Sanderson. Heidi Craver. Mary Ellis. Holly Craver. Kris LaCrone. Ho Marching Panthers Marching Band was quite active this year, partici- pating in two parades and two band days. At the Tuscola Old Fashioned Days parade we received First� while at the Dwight Harvest Days parade we took Third. At ISU Band Day we placed Fourth; and at EIU Band Day we placed Third. Also at EIU, the Flag Corps and Drum Majors each received First� and the Percussion took Third. It was a fun year and rewarding, too, with all the trophies we receivedl 46 Drum Majors: Nancy Dodd. Carla Sturdyvin The Little Drummer Boys??? Flag Corps: standing: Gena Campbell. Lora Jean Reed. Kim Malinowski. Kim Sanderson. Heidi Craver. Kneeling: Mary Ellis. Kris Kasper. Kris LaCrone. Carolyn Miller. Holly Craver. 47 Performing on the Field and in Parades our fearless leader Hit the ‘bull's eye‘. Donna. 48 Kneeling: Jim Nayhew. manager: Alan Miller, manager: David Umbarger: Darrin Tate: Jeff McDonald: Ron Montgomery: Rod Kirby, Brad Wolf. Rod Ketchum, Brian Wronke, Bill Lewis, manager. Standing. Coach Diskin: Kevin Cast: Rex Allen, Earl Lindsey, Jim Rein, Rick Allen, Chuck Hallett, Steve Pridemore, Kevin Good, Perry Dable, Doug Ketchum, Kevin Copass, manager. Coach Spezia. Vo Varsity in ’80—«F.V.’s the 1 Managers, Alan Miller. Jim Mayhew. Bill Lewis. Homer Scores, 8 Oakland 6 6 Bement 8 44 ABL 0 18 Georgetown 38 0 Cerro Gordo 22 12 Atwood-Hammond 6 22 Arthur 6 The football season started out bleak for our two new coaches, Diskin and Spezia. With 33 people signed up, only 18 showed for practice. This number dwindled even more because of injuries. Even though our JV team was made up almost entirely of fresh- men and sophomores, our record was 4-3. This was a great test, especially since most of the other teams dressed some varsity players. The highlight of the year was our victory over ABL. We're expecting great things from next year’s squad. 50 51 Homecoming 1980 The Junior placed l l with the theme 'Station HHS proud as a panther. I he Senior placed 2nd with the theme Panther will tackle the PCX with pride. The Freshmen placed 3rd with the theme We’ve captured the SC's. Wei capture the Trojans. the Sophomore placed 1th with the theme Panther $i e Troian a Royal Much U King Kevin And Queen Carla Homecoming 1980 was very different from past years. For the first time we did not have a varsity team and so the spirit was not as high as in the past. The second factor was we had a disc jockey with records instead of a band. The student body didn't respond well and only a small group attended except during coronation. Even though the numbers were small or the records not the greatest, a lot of fun was had with request numbers, and the students, along with the king, queen, and court enjoyed the evening. 54 Attendants: Kenny Lacey. Theresa Clark, freshmen; Kevin Good. Gina Phillips, sopho- mores; Kevin Copass. Gena Campbell, juniors. 55 Standing: Jane Carrington. Kris Kasper. Coach Ouetone. Mary Ellis. Julie Clem. Kneeling: Lindy Newell. Kim Malinowski. Andrea Myers. Terri Pridemore. Girls' Basketball With our new coach. Tucker Quetone, and a team of young girls, many experiences were ahead of them. They were a fighting team, even though they were on the short end of the scores. Next year they will be im- proved and we should see more victories, and perhaps a winning season. 58 f 4 m 0 I ■V 59 60 Carla Sturdyvin Captain Gwen Spencer Lisa McKenzie Suzie Somers Andrea Myers Mrs. Morrison Sponsor Varsity Cheerleaders Beth Canaday Kathy Bange Jamie Krukewitt 61 Joni Ethridge Captain Kris Kasper Co-captain 62 Lynda Butler Susan Mayhew Julie Clem Terri Pridemore Pom Pons Kris LaCrone Patti Carwile Theresa Clark 63 Sitting: Jim Mayhew. manager; Kenny Lacey; Alan Miller, manager. Kneeling: Steve Pridemore; Chuck Hallett; Darrin Tate� Greg Gilhaus; Kevin Good. Standing: Jane Carrington. $tat$; Coach Gilhaus; Jeff Covington-. Darren Stayton Rod Kirby; Brad Wolfe� Rod Ketchum� Coach Spezia. Varsity Basketball This was a rebuilding year for basketball and the new head coach. Mike Spezia. With only one senior on the team and the rest predominantly sophomores, we didn’t have much chance against other teams in the conference. Even though our record was 1-21, our boys earned a great deal of experience and never gave up. Managers: Jim Mayhew Alan Miller 64 Row I: Alan Miller, manager; Kevin Sanderson, Kevin Wienke, Doug Robertson, Brian Kilian, Greg Gilhaus. Jim Mayhew. manager. Row 2. Bob Gilhaus. coach, Steve Messman, Chuck Hallett, Rod Kirby, Darrin Tate, Kenny Lacey. J.V. Basketball Even though our junior varsity team didn’t have a winning sea- son, the players gained valuable experience. The team was com- prised mainly of freshmen, while other JV teams in the conference had sophomores and even juniors playing. Some of our JV players had to dress for the varsity game right after their game. We're ex- pecting big things from next year’s JV team. Good luck, guys! 66 Is it really 100% ? Muhammed Who? Aren’t you a little young to be flying the coop. Brad? I don’t think Dale would understand! Oh girls, that feels so good!!! 68 69 70 Standing: Manager—Julie Clem. Kris LaCrone. Kathy Bange. Mary Ellis. Kris Kasper. Manager—Deanna Sonsteng. Coach Robison. Kneeling: An drea Myers. Beth Canaday. Becky Ketchum. Girls’ Track With a small, young team of seven, not too much could be expected, but with hard work and confidence, there were some close meets. Homer came away with several second and third places. Because the team was young, we can plan on seeing them out next year. 72 Row I: Rod Ketchum, Chuck Hallett. Rick Allen. Jeff McDonald. Kevin Good. Jim Rien. Row 1. Frank Henderson. Jesse Pruitt. Perry Dable. Steve Pridemore. Darrin Tate. Alan Miller, and Coach Diskin. Boys’ Track The boys track team had a very good season this year. With a new coach, Mr. Diskin, the junior-varsity team placed 4th in the conference. The team scored a total of 35 points; this is an accomplishment be- cause the years before the team was lucky to score half that. Every member of the J.V. team scored a point for the squad. Since most of the team are underclassmen, we should have an even better season next year if the boys continue to work as hard as they did this year. 73 74 75 Muggy’� Merry Christmas Joni Ethridge as Muggsy and Sara Boen as Elmer. Drama Class Play Doug Ketchum as Wilbur and Lynda Butler as Betty Lou. Cindy Allen and David Buck as Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. 76 Prom Court: Carol Chrestman. Lisa Raymond. 1980 Prom Queen—Annette Lewis. Queen Cindy Allen. King Bill Zaloudek. 1980 Prom King—Greg Bange. Jeff Covington. Carl Mitchell. Queen Cindy and King Bill Pro I I 81 This year the Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Lamplighter in Sunnycrest Mall. The welcoming speech was given by Holly Craver and the Invocation by Mr. Quetone. Problems arose about the food and service, but most were resolved. The band. Freeway, however, was really good and the music was nice to dance to. Once we were asked to lower the volume, but that problem, too, was overcome. Annette Lewis and Greg Bange, last year's queen and king, crowned Cindy and presented Bill with the scepter as the 1981 Prom royalty. The prophecies, from the juniors, were given by Rob Dunn and Russ Norton. The hatchets, from the seniors, were given by Carla Sturdyvin and Rich Nale. This portion of the program was most enjoyed by everyone. All in all, the Prom was a success. Then, on to post- prom at Western Bowl until 4 a.m.l 78 79 80 First Row: Jane Carrington. Judy Freeman. Joni Ethridge. Carol Chrestman. Lisa Raymond, Second Row: Rhonda Raymond. Carolyn Miller. Brad Wolf. Patty Carter. Third Row: Carl Mitchell. Kevin Cast. Nancy Dodd. Holly Craver. Kevin Copass. National Honor Society Officers: Judy Freeman—Vice-President. Kevin Cast—President. Joni Ethridge—Secretary Treasurer. This year began with five members from last year’s organization. We held two sashings naming five new members each time. The induction ceremony for all the ini- tiates was held early in May. Our service project for the year was to be a curriculum manual for use by all under- classmen! however, because of pending cur- riculum changes and the early registration, we were unable to prepare the booklet. This will be a project for the next year’s Honor Society. 84 Standing: Lynda Butler. Mark Richter. Kellie Pfaab. Lora Jean Reed. Theresa Clarke. Jeff McDonald. Brad Woodward. Julie Clem. Kevin Sanderson. Sponsors: Miss Hettinger. Mr. Barrett. Student Council Officers Lora Jean Reed—Vice-President. Jeff McDonald—Secretary. Kellie Pfaab—Trea- surer. Not Pictured—Lynda Butler. Student Council got off on the right foot with elections the first week of school. There were two candidates, Lynda Butler was chosen. For Hallow- een we presented the movie Califor- nia Suite. We worked at all football and basketball games selling popcorn which boosted our account. The Pres, and Vice-Pres. attended a workshop at Jamaica with many other schools and their members. There we learned many ideas which could be fulfilled. We final- ly accomplished the task of revising the constitution. We set up a St. Patrick’s—Sadie Hawkins dance which was not much of a turn out but was enjoyed by those who attended. We feel that the year was a success and wish luck to the years ahead. 85 Y earbook Staff Photographers: Joni Ethridge. Donna Kirks. Nancy Dodd. Co-Editors: Joni Ethridge. Nancy Dodd Advertising: Carl Mitchell. Joni Ethridge. Nancy Dodd. Cindy Al- len. Bill Zaloudek. Judy Freeman. Debbie Howell. Sports Editors: Kevin Cast. Carla Sturdyvin. Layout Staff: Joni Ethridge. Cindy Allen. Nancy Dodd. David Unibarger. 86 First Row; Teresa Wienke. Angela Mattox. Belinda Wooters, Lisa Perry. Second Row, Bryan Mattox. Kris Kasper. Debbie Howell. Vicki Cutright. Kathy Bange. Third Row. Lynda Butler. Kim Howell. Gwen Spencer. Mrs. Murphy. Beth Canaday, Susan Mayhew. Patty Carter. Library Club Officers; Mrs. Murphy. Kim Howell—Secretary Treasurer. Beth Canaday—President. Kris Kasper—Vice-President. The Library Club held a poster con- test for K-6 grades during Children’s Book Week and sponsored a book fair in January with one evening for adults to purchase books. Then there’s always the necessary routine of checking books in and out and shelving books. Thanks to all who have helped during the past year! 87 Future Homemakers of America Officers: Cindy Allen. Julie Clem—Histori- an. Lynda Butler—Secretary. Carolyn Mill- er—Points Chairman. Holly Craver—Trea- surer. Heidi Craver —Vice-President. Sponsor—Mrs. Dawson. Debbie Howell— President. 88 Row one: Judy Freeman. Melissa Paquin. Carla Slurdyvin. Row two: Lynda Butler. Row three: Holly Craver. Carolyn Miller. Cindy Allen. Row (our: Kathy Bange. Row five: Beth Canaday. Julie Clem. Kim Sanderson. Debbie Howell. Row six: Shelly Glenn. Angie Gritten. Julie Wakefield. Sara Brown. Row seven: Rebecca Kirby. April Gritten. Jane Carrington. Heidi Craver. Rhonda Raymond. Our FHA Welcome Party was held the third week of school at Homer Lake. Although we installed new officers, the main attractions were the food and games. On October 30 we Trick or Treat” for toys to be repaired or mended to give to the Children’s Home. We collected several bags of toys and candy. The Christmas bake sale was held at the City Building with all members assigned to bring cakes, cookies, or pies. The season’s spirit didn't seem to be with the girls as most elected to pay a fine instead of bringing baked items. We offered a Valentine’s bake sale with heart-shaped cakes. We expected to sell about 40 in all . . . but. cakes, cakes, cakes, and more cakesl In fact, more than 200! As if the unexpected number wasn’t bad enough, we had a snowstorm on Tuesday—no school and no baking—no school. Thursday and Fridayll Talk about a busy kitchen with 150 cakes to bake, over 200 to ice and decorate! We got them all done by Friday afternoon, but no one wanted to see cakes for some time to come. Our final moneymaking project was our popcorn and salt-and-pep- per sets. Again, we hoped for at least moderate sales, but they went with a bang (or should I say pop”?). We made a good profit on this project, too. The fun part of the entire year was using part of our profits for a trip to Six Flags. We all enjoyed the Screaming Eagle and the Jet Screamer. We left for home at 7:30 and still had surprises! 89 % { First Row: Julie Clem. Kathy Bange. Gwen Spencer, Suzie Somers, Coach Diskin. Andrea Myers, Lisa McKenzie. Carla Sturdyvin, Cindy Allen. Jane Carrington. Second row: Ron Montgomery. Rex Allen. Perry Dable. Darren Tate. David Umbarger. Jeff McDonald. Jim Rein, Brad Wolf. Brian Wronke. Third Row: Kris Kasper. Beth Canaday. Holly Craver. Melissa Paquin. Judy Freeman. Earl Lindsey. Doug Ketchum. Rick Allen. Kevin Good. Rod Ketchum. Rod Kirby. Chuck Hallett, Kevin Cast. Jeff Covington. H-Club Officers: Chuck Hallett. Carla Sturdyvin. Kevin Cast. Since we received no write-up from the H-Club, we are assuming they took a rest this year. For further information concerning any activities they had. see any mem- ber of the H-Club. 90 Sponsor: Mr. Hazelbaker. Ken Robertson. Doug Ketchum, John Humphrey. Mike Bruden. Jeff David. Jeff Robertson. Industrial Arts Club Ben Robertson—Secretary. Jeff Robertson—Treasurer, Mike Bruden—Vice-President. Mr. Hazelbaker—Spon- sor. Not Pictured—Keith Wheet- President. 91 1st row: Jane Carrington. Holly Craver. Gena Campbell. Jamie Krukewitt. Theresa Clark. Kathy Bange. 2nd row: Kim Howell. Jodi Wakefield. Carolyn Miller. Kris LaCrone. Kris Kasper. Mary Ellis, Sara Boen. Becky Ketchum. Lisa Rhoton. Lisa McKenzie. Beth Canaday. 3rd row: Kellie Pfaab. Kerry Wienke. Judy Freeman. Joni Ethridge. Julie Clem. Carla Sturdyvin. Karla Kasper. 4th row: Darren Stayton. Kenny Lacey, and Mr. Russell, director. Concert Band Band Officers: 1st row. Kellie Pfaab. Librarian: Joni Ethridge. President-, Carla Sturdyvin, Secretary. 2nd row: Kerry Wienke. Vice President. Kathy Bange. Sergeant of Arms: and Judy Freeman. Treasurer. Concert Band held two perfor- mances this year. Our Christmas concert was December 17 and a large audience enjoyed the music and the band performed very well. An instrumental program includ- ing all grades was presented in march. Parents and friends en- joyed all ability groups and the band had fun performing for them. Our spring concert was held just one week before graduation and again was well received by the audience. 92 First row: Shelly Glenn. Andrea Myers. Terry Pridemore. Beth Canaday. Kim Howell. Kellie Pfaab. Jacinda Wooters. Carla Sturdyvin. and Julie Clem. Second row: Debbie Howell. Lindy Newell. April Gritten. Jane Carington. Deanna Songsteng. Mary bills. Kris LaCrone. Kris Kasper. Janet Danner, and Mrs. Trigg, sponsor. Chorus Shelly Glenn. Secretary treasuren Carla Sturdyvin. President; Mrs. Trigg. Sponsor. The high school chorus per- formed at two concerts along with the concert band. The Christmas concert in December was attended by many people. The other concert was given May 21, and again was well re- ceived. 93 1 Ensemble 11 94 Terri Pridemore. Beth Canaday. Kim Howell. Andrea Myers. Kris Kasper. Jane Carrington. GRADUATION isw Ii Lita X9unun4 Jum cinru tf Vane Coin. JiuiH «nar, Cani 3raann ■� � 2 Zartt Savi um 4apr 3rtncn 4eHi« Ji,wc IMtar Hn l c a .era� . Cerata Ccrwrr ' «n. Cimik Jen. .Jun CmtsL. Imter lew i iifr leKiemor. MI laouw. 4a ir CaeL Carfl MtisheU D v� d timbar er Km Robert won fco� 4 Neal idmfe. e f Oviupon. Richard Na . Seen fcoen. David Buck. Don JeH Jtfhr Hun re� Senior Honors Judy Freeman Valedictorian Illinois State Scholar DAR Joni Ethridge Salutatorian Illinois State Scholar Homer Home Extension Scholarship Lisa Raymond American Legion Award Carla Sturdyvin John Phillips Sousa Award Choral Award Arian Award Girls State Kevin Cast Ray E. Litherland Award SAR Carl Mitchell American Legion Award Naval Marine Corps Scholarship Science Award Melissa Paquin Girls State 100 102 IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BECOME IT YEARBOOK ADVERTISING CONTRACT HOMER GRAIN COMPANY 6 MILLION BUSHEL CAPACITY CUSTOM STORAGE AND DRYING TELEPHONE 896-2 94 HOMER, ILLINOIS Allcrlon Division, Allertwn, Illinois 834-3397 Murdock Division, Murdock, Illinois 837-2224 Ogden Division, Ogden, Illinois 582-2830 COMPLIMENTS OF Arthur E. ISrown Homer Airport and Tri-County Ambulance Co., Inc. Your Country Companies agent Homer, Illinois A Basic Life Support Unit Air and Mobile Units Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2049 Phone: 896-2322 � 07 ABLE Mechanical Contractors, Inc. P.O. Box 67 Homer, Illinois 6184-9 Plumbing Heating Phone 896-2712 108 DRISCOLL’S PHARMACY 09 The Wrangler Corral for Panthers S. beauty z$(zofi cSb chu-l t in i PLimantni Waving 2nd cHaix cSfiahing His and Hers Of our lioppe FASHIONS BY PHYLLIS Phyllis J. Grubb, Owner Phone (217) 896-2721 109 S Main St Homer. IL 61849 ST. JOSEPH. ILLINOIS Phone 469-2321 MR. B. J. Hackler OWNIR Jack R. Bailey 204 W. University URBANA. ILLINOIS St SOI Bus Phone 384 5909 St-ate Farm insurance Companies home Offices Bloomington. Illinois Buck’s Cafe $u llow PHOTOGRAPHY Photographers for this yearbook School Special” Open 6' j days a week Phone: 896-2812 Homer, Illinois Congratulations Class of 1981” 10 BIG Gary’s Pizza ISEEDj Eat In or Carry Out 896-2123 Big D Hybrid Seed Corn Big D Hybrid Seed BIG D SEED COMPANY CATLIN, ILLINOIS 61817 S FOOT LOCKER AMERICA 9 MOST COMPLETE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR STORfc.' Best Wishes Class of 81” MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER Allerton Stan Gomez, Manager Implement Company Allerton, III Ogden Servicenter P (J'lL Cut youz cHcdx tit Way 1Jou Want it B_ • CONVENTIONAL. CUTS . B BP • HAIR STYLING f B • MEN’S SHAO |B @ ■ 1-404 EAST COLORADO FOR APPOINTMENT CAU. ■ SUNNYCREST CENTER RON PUNKENHORN ■ URBANA, ILLINOIS 367-0500 ■ Since 1936 1 Marathe Poppin' jumpers from the foul line or cheerin' in the bleachers the Pepsi Generation knows that a courtful of team spirit is a big part of having a Pepsi Day And when the game takes a break they make a fast break for plenty of ice-cold Pepsi-Cola But Pepsi People aren't just sports fans in the gym They're kids in Pepsi-Cola's Youth Sports Program - learning sports skills today they can use for a lifetime Kids learning to love the excitement of all sports each and every day Kids learning to make each day a Pepsi Day You can. too C'mon, C'mon. C'mon Have a Pepsi Day PEPSI •■«cs •• � e c5'Itcms 5� Ce, is:. Danville Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Inc. 112 An Ic Industries Co, The Complete Building Center Building Materials Ready-Mix Concrete Hunter-Webb Lumber Company Ogden, Illinois Planning and Building Service 896-210 Congratulations To The Class of '81’ Wienke and Taylor Cleaners Phone: 896-2523 Homer, Illinois First National Bank Member of F.D.I.C. Homer, Illinois WOLF REAL ESTATE Dale Wolf Terry Wolf Farms—Homes—Commercial 896-2253 896-2317 113 Champaign County Grain Association Sidney—688-2307 Tipton—469-7313 St. Joseph—469-7552 Full Siding—469-7600 Philo—684-2682 Corvette Coupe Congratulations Class of 81” Hob iVorton Chevrolet, Ine. Homer, Illinois Phone 896-2491 Congratulations and Good Luck From Dr. Howard R. Horton 405 W. First St. Homer, Illinois COLES ST. JOSEPH DRUGS, INC. The Best of Luck To the Class of 81 Lincoln and Main St. Joseph, Illinois Homer, Illinois 61849 469-2232 I Second National Bank ■flUnV DANVILLE ILLINOIS 61832 Think Second First. 114 Wakefield 1 1 ii mi� iiii Heat iiig Trenching Homer, Illinois Phone: 896-2222 LEWIS AGENCIES Inc. Congratulations Class of “81” 208 South David Street Sidney, Illinois 61877 FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS Stop m at the Palmer Bank today and sign up for your free CAMPUSGHEK Checking Account As a member, all line checks and service charges are on us for as long as you remain a student, in either high school or college All you have to do is see one of our Customer Service Representatives and present your student I.D. and we will take care of the rest. (You do. of course, have to supply the cash1) 44 the r American National Bank ) 'Mdpinj You But d lot a Bella Tomorrow' IWrslMambOcd Danviftr. Mnoa6l8J2 Telephoned!7) 44t t 4 i Mtirtw I OK Paquin Sanitary Service Homer, Illinois Sidney Community Bank Your Community Bank of Good Service Phone: 1-688-2301 896-2048 16 Best Wishes Don Clem Petroleum Products Wienke Shoes Phone 8960344 Homer, Illinois Homer, Illinois Illini F.S.-Inc. Harmon Custom DAVID'S SHELL SERVICE 201 South Main St. Homer, Illinois 61849 Phone: 896-2612 Drapery Upholstery Slip Covering Tune-ups and Front-end Alignment Congratulations Class of 81” Fish Insurance Agency Jim and Ken Best Wishes Class of 81” WAKEFIELD STANDARD STATION Homer, Illinois HkESCN? Downtown Champaign ON-THE-MALL The Big Store With Great Little Places To Shop Phone: 351-4200 117 ASC Allerton Supply Co. Complete Line of Fertilizers and Chemicals Fred Page (217) 896-2522 Manager Homer, Illinois 61849 We’re Eager to Serve you Larry Wakefield Gary Bell Rick Burrits Bert Page 118 Don Wakefield — low et FIVE POINTS 512 N. CUNNINGHAM URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801 Telephone 217 367-8476 SYL PHILLIPS STANDARD Tune up, Mufflers Minor Repair Atlas Tires Batteries Vine Elm St. Urbana, III. Ph. 367-9132 Congratulations Class of 81” WAKEFIELD AUTO SUPPLY Main Street Homer, Illinois Congratulations Class of “81” State Bank of St. Joseph Paying Maximum Legal Interest Hates Member F.D.I.C. A Lull {Service Hank 1 SHADE TREES. EVERGREENS. SHRI PRUNING. SPRAYING LAWN FERTILIZING Thanks for Your Patronage Ingram's Nursery Tim Ingram Larry Uppinohouse TELEPHONE (217) 806-2621 RURAL ROUTE «1. HOMER. ILLINOIS 61640 HOMER IGA Here to Serve you SOD. SEED LAWN GRADING LANDSCAPE DESIGNING Store Hours Sadler Feed Mill Mon- Sat. 7=00-9=00 Sun. 8=00-6=00 Ogden, Illinois 61858 Complete Feed Service Ogden phone—(217) 582-2215 Fithian phone—(217) 548-2596 Whatever your walk in life, we'll put ourselves in your shoes. Champaign National Bank BankParkfc BankWest Bank of Illinois Compliments Member F.D.I.C. Park and Randolph Springfield and Randolph Springfield and Belmont ILLINI F.S. INC. Your Complete Farm Supplier Champaign 120 Congratulations to the Class of “81” Pithian Crain Company Fithian, Illinois 548-2161 121 Hood’s Pharmacy Drive-up Prescriptions 1106 South Vine Urbana, Illinois Phone: 367-8424, 367-8425 Sunnycrest IGA Charles B. Hood, Pharmacist 1807 PHILO ROAD URBANA, ILLINOIS RALPH S BODY SHOP HOMER, ILLINOIS owner - Ralph Robertson complete line of groceries, meats, produce, health and beauty aids and a fine selection of all seasonal cards for every occasion— Body omJ Fender FREE ESTIMATES Work Departments: Bakery delicatessen—restaurant PHONE 896-2213 Phone: 367-8326 Open 24 hrs. a day C.T. Henson and Son Building Materials Broadlands, Illinois • 834-3395 122 HOMER FLOWER SHOP LeAnn Benner Homer, II 896-2302 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Funerals—Weddings Corsages Gifts Plants SPORTvJ?SH0P 34 Chester Champaign, III. Phone: 352-2929 Walgreen Drugs 1809 S. Philo Rd. Urbana, Illinois Phone: 367-8359 Prescriptions—367-5486 Whittaker’s Jewelry Inc. 133 West Main Urbana, Illinois COURSON HARDWARE CO. Your IH Dealer Allerton, Illinois 61810 RESTAURANT AND BANQUET CENTER CHAMPAIGN. ILL. 228-9511 834-3311 123 DANVILLE COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. 1405 E. MAIN ST. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Coca-Cola and Cotea ara ragitiarad trada-marka which idantify tha urn product of Tha Coca-Cola Company 124 L.J. White Roofing BUSINESS MACHINES bunc(y •••““ 61820 and Lumber Co. Roofing—Siding—Sheetmetal Ace Hardware Compliments of Sidney, Illinois Good Luck to the Class of ”81” AMERICAN C NATIONAL BANK Of CHAMPAIGN CmwMI Mm. ■ran . Cmwt 1� ov«4 tom M ny nw • waw. 2i7'Si mmw� rote Congratulations To The Class of 1981 from Dr. Koeck (217) 896-2412 Sidney Illinois Dan’s Hardware N IROQUOIS (at ) Fec eRAu “ y SAVIN 3S J and loan association 133 South Main Homer, Illinois 61849 619 N. GILBERT ST. • DANVILLE, IL 61832 ! Hoopeston 125 :Pkrd’si 'WESTERN SHOP' “The Outfitter” 367-4912 I 306 N. MAPLE • URBANA, ILL. 61801 Shell 601 South Vine Street, Urbana, III 61801 217-367-8451 Congratulations Class of 1981 URBANA 1809 N. Cunningham Urbana, III 61801 — Loan Association — Lynn A. Umbarger Owner Phone 344-1671 Certified Mechanics 126 Congratulations J.E. ERICKSON, D.D.S. Homer, Illinois g 155 N. Vermillion 1212 N. Cunningham Danville, II. 61832 Urbana, It. 61801 Phone 446-0614 Phone 384-2901 FIRST FEDERAL crWiuy.i C'T • '« 209 WEST PARK AVENUE • CHAMPAIGN ILLINOIS OI02O 606 E. Green ry.arnPai9n- Illinois 61820 0 ,Phone 398-2888 frf rmta Don’s Electric Homer, III. Sporting Goods Toys Incorporated 582-2315 896-2197 Don Hodgson Don Morgan Philo and Colorado Shell 1901 Philo Road Phone: 328-3491 Urbana, Illinois Tune Ups, and all Mechanical Work, Tires, Batteries, and Accessories, Free Car Wash With Fill-Up, and Full Service Lane Towing 127