Illinois Valley Central High School - Sequence Yearbook (Chillicothe, IL)

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A Smile Is An International Language Leigh Wot ski, Tony Cavadini A.F.S. Students

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During half-time of the IVC-Canton football game Friday, September 15, George Taylor was escorted onto the field for the official announcement that the IVC athletic field has been named in his honor. Former IVC athletes who played under Taylor’s direction filed onto the track to witness the ceremony. The respected coach acknowledged their role in the accumulation of 162 wins, 79 losses and 11 ties during the 27 years he served as coach at the high school by saying, All the reasons for the statistics ... are standing out here on the track tonight. In addition to receiving a plaque commemorating the dedication of the field, the veteran coach accepted from Dale Lober a certificate from the Illinois football coaches Hall of Fame, a presentation by Ben Razo on behalf of American Legion Post No. 9. The ceremony concluded with Coach Taylor’s remark that ’’The dediation of this field in my name has to be the crowning glory of my coaching and teaching career ,.. The memories of this night will follow me the rest of my days. The response of the crowd indicated that the field has been appropriately named to honor this dedicated man. Taylor Field Dedication 5 i 12

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T 0 n y C a v a d 1 n 9 Tony Cavadini I liked very much my stay here in Chillicothe, I loved the town with its trees and the people are so nice. I was with the Harry Crull family and they were very nice to me and helped me. I really felt like a member of the family. I had two brothers, Dan, 17, Gary, 23, and one sister, Chris, 21. My father works very hard as does my mother Mar- ian. I can’t really explain all that they did for me, but I shall not be able to forget them. I had a very good time with them. I made several friends at IVC and most of them helped me. I live in the north of Italy in Como, only two miles from Swit- zerland and my town has a wonderful lake. My dad, Francesco, and my mother Rose both work at the post office in my town. My sister, Anna, 22, draws pictures for ties and scarves and she also attends the college in Milano. At last, I would like to say a big “thank you” to all those people that helped me and especially me family, my teachers, my community, and my friends. I hope that I can see everyone again. Antonio Cavadini Via A. Diaz No. 73 22100 Como Italy I travelled thousands of miles from my home- town Chinchilla in southwest Queensland, Aus- tralia, to come and live near Chillicothe with the Duckworth family. My American family consists of my dad Elbert, mom Joan, brothers Rick (24), who is married to Cindy, and Jim (22), and my sister Cheryl (16). They are wonderful peo- ple. My Australian family (dad Stan, mum Beryl, and Janeen (13) live on a cattle ranch, while my brother Keith (23) and his wife Pauline live on their own grain and cattle farm. My other broth- er Malcolm (22) works in a technical college in Brisbane. One of the things that I’ve enjoyed most is attending the I.V.C. High School and participat- ing in school activities. The school system is one I’ve had to adapt to because it differs from that of my high school at home. I have enjoyed the pep rallies, ball games, and taking part in chorus and drama. I have also found the student senate work interesting. Most of all I have liked the school because of the people in it, especially those whom I have come to know and those who have made me feel welcome. I thank them for their friendship and I know it has been worthwhile to have come all the way to meet them. Leigh Wolski “Blair Athol Burncluith, Chinchilla 4413 Queensland . Australia Leigh Wolski e i g h W 0 1 s k m I 14