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

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l ft: The graphic world of computers is tackled by senior Carrie Nelson. Left center: Carla Moore 87 and Julie McCaherty 88 re- turn to school in the fall posing as students! Left bottom: Kevin Witte 90. Kent Witte 88 and Jim Borop 88 plan a fall coup. — contributed by Charlie Radley 87 I VC’s 1986-87 registration time was shocking for many students familiar with the good old days. Administrative changes included Saturday suspensions and a new tardy policy. But of utmost concern to juniors and seniors was the revision of the commons policy. Upper- classmen found that they could only have one commons period. Any remain- ing free periods would be spent in quiet study hall. How did students react to the change? The majority had the same idea regard- ing quiet study hall — they hated it! On the other hand, a few scholarly individ- uals liked it because of the positive study environment it provided. Amy Shepard 87 commented that it was '‘boring. Ev- eryone sleeps.” And Rob Mudd 87 be- lieved that if a person is going to do his work he'll do it. It doesn't matter if he's in commons or quiet study hall.” Scott Hall 87 pointed out one positive charac- teristic. The student does complete homework because there's nothing else to do!” David Kniepkamp. assistant princi- pal. said students were taking two and three commons in a row. By the final one, they were becoming bored and get- ting in trouble. He also commented, Students in commons had alternatives to working. Often they would choose the alternative and not do their homework.” The assistant principal's purpose in limiting commons was to create a good study atmosphere where students would have nothing to do but study. Through the quiet study hall. Mr. Kniepkamp's goal of giving students the best possible education” began.

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Above: Perusing the Sequence picture files, Becky Moreland 88 and Suzic Cluncy 88 select just the right picture for the 1986-87 yearbook. Graffiti Graphics. Fall Brings Change Top: The Marching Grey Ghosts take the field at the Illinois Stale University field competition. Center: Bright paisley designs greet students to Mrs. Hcth’s English classroom. Bottom: Students ponder the mystery of Mr. Childs' history. 4

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Homecoming Culminates in Victory Homecoming '86 went to the movies! The stellar cast of the I VC student body enjoyed every action-packed day. The directors, the Student Council, planned a varied “shooting schedule for the week. Monday was Horror Movie Day, Tuesday was Hero Heroine Day, Wednesday was Beach Blanket Greaser Day, Thursday was Walt Disney Day, and Friday was Maroon and Grey Day. Students' costumes captured the mood and built school spirit throughout the week which culminated in a one-and- only football victory. The IVC Grey Ghosts whomped the Canton Little Gi- ants 19-14. Above: Beach blanket babes Amy Bcnning 89. Amy Bruce 89. Kelly Carron 89. and Melanie liapkc 89 stroll on the IVC boardwalk. Middle: The water balloon brigade Tracy Bailey 88. Robin Chamblin 88, and Shclli Bridgman 88 prepare for the parade. Bottom: Homecoming victory is savored by Kandra Casey 88. Connie Roth 89. Trish Wilson 89. and Amy Pointer 89. 6