Illinois Valley High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Cave Junction, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1978 volume:

TRAILBLAZER liU t yLA Valley (I bateaU, Introduction Graduation Sports Advertising 4 l (l ave tycutctiAti, Activities Senior Index Classes Farewell Clubs l We, of the Trailblazer staff would like to dedicate this 1977-1978 Trailblazer to the Classified Help of our Illinois Valley High. Without these people, this school would not be where it is. WE APPRECIATE YOU. Kitchen: Aides: Custodians: Delores Washburn Audrey Andrade Suzanne Bergland Yvonne Chaffee Marie Gutierrez Tonie Mayfield Billy Jean Anthony Lucy Braun Marcella Day Dorothy Mason Rose Morgan LaVerne Gilliam John Hurt Lorna Ridout Darline Taylor Barbara Gobei Pat O'Donnell Laverne Sinkey Penny Trout Ben Washburn Bill Baker Gloria O'Brein Connie Reynolds Lee Hohann Cliff Wagner Michael Trout 2 Dedication Student Life 3 Great And Growing . . . For a school that is merely two years old, Illinois Valley High School shows great prom- ise. As our school, faculty, and valley grow, we see a new era of education beginning when students and teachers work together to better our educations. Despite setbacks, Illinois Valley High School is a living, working body which is quickly becoming a part of our com- munity. 4 School Life Traumatic And Dramatic. . . There will always be chal- lenges and problems to be re- solved. Faulty computor scheduling, small amounts of violence and vandalism, and student unrest have all reared their ugly heads at Illinois Valley. The administrators, student council, and concerned students are working to remedy some of the high school's ail- ments. As long as we con- tinue to work on the problems, the results will be exciting. 1) Let's get a little bit rowdy, R-O-W-D-Y. 2) There have been too many false fire alarms!!! 3) The talented school cooks do it again! 4) Girls Varsity Basketball; one of the top contenders for the league champion- ship. 5) Abrupt Edge: describes leav- ing l.V. to be on our own. 6) As our school grows, our band shrinks. 7) We're growing, and so is our school. 8) Students helping teachers? That's a switch! School Life 5 Beautiful And Crazy . . . The 1977-1978 school year has been Beautiful and Crazy because of the spirit and enthusiasm of the students and faculty. We all worked to- gether and everyone partici- pated in most of the activities. The result was fun and craziness. In addition, we have a new school and, after 3 semesters of use, still looks new. The people of IVHS are proud of this beautiful structure and we all appreciate it. 6 Student Life We were all glad to see 1977 as the terrific year it was. The political arena was quiet (at least there were no wars) but our school was full of all sorts of active ties. Between sports, concerts, dances, special activities, and the sheer pleasure of learning, the students of Illinois Valley had an active year. Hopefully, future students will be as lucky. 1) Mrs. Reynolds, we didn't know you drank on the job. 2) Freshmen Rhett and Darrin are outmatched. 3) the Chain gain of Illinois Valley, feared by all. 4) Illinois Valley's top dog. 5) Julie Jensen, a true fan! 6) Prepara- tion for witches brew. 7) Life isn't always as beautiful as this rose. 8) What do we do now that school is out? Student Life 7 Judication Begins at Dawn ' == 8 Sports Divider and Continues All Day!!! Sports Divider 9 Cougars Action-Packed The 1977 Cougar football team ranked high in spirit and enthusiasm, although the season was not as promising as it had hoped to be. Out of nine league games, one was a victory. The glorious win against the Henley Hornets. The score 20-6. It was the first time since 1969 that the Cougars defeated them. With a new de- termined coach, the team showed a great amount of effort in the games. They started out in spring training, taking time out from other things to train for football. It was hard working out but the survivors were the best for the job. They arose in the wee morning hours and then again in the evening to practice their game. The work was hard but worth it. The season was not a great loss be- cause a lot of sportsman- ship and experience was gained from it. Picture 2 Coach Goodman, Assistant Coach Graves. Coach Thornhill, Scout Crocker, and Scout Lathen. 3 Left: John Michols, Manager, Right: Rick Pinson, Trainer, 4 Statistician Top Row: Left to right, Karls Eldred, Barb Underwood. Bottom Row: Lauana Oliver, Sonna Simpson. Picture 1 Back Row: Left to Right Assistant Coach Thornhill, Ken Armstead, David Gilmore, Bill Hart, Kirk Lemley, Charles Bell, Denton Scott, Coach Goodman. 2nd Row: David Cochran, Greg St. George, Eugene Pino, Todd Stone, Don Thornhill. 3rd Row: Rick Pinson (trainer), Bill Thornhill, Bill Carnes, Marty Miller, John Evans, Greg Saffer, Assistant Coach Marx. Front Row: Shane Hancock, Randy Melton, Dan O'Brien, David Brinkley. 10 Football Picture 1 Back Row: left to right, Greg Saffer, Shane Hancock, David Brinkley, Bill Carnes, Dan O'Brien. Front Row: Ken Armstead, Randy Melton, Marty Miller, John Evans. 2 A quick kiss for the touchdown. 3 Looks like a couple of guys take a short nap. 4 Todd Stone giving a helping hand to Charles Bell in a great tackle. 5 Nice leg stretcher and a nice kick. SCORES Glide 32 IVHS 0 Brookings 21 IVHS 6 Hidden Valley 20 IVHS 0 Henley 6 IVHS 20 Eagle Point 12 IVHS 10 Lakeview 27 IVHS 14 Phoenix 26 IVHS 0 North Valley 14 IVHS 7 Rogue River 26 IVHS 0 Football 11 Winning Season Eludes Cougars The IVHS football season began with burst of en- thusiasm that unfortunate- ly did not carry into the rest of the season. About 26 people showed up for the summer practices, but the crowd slacked off as the season progressed. Some of this fallout was due to injuries, prior obligations and failing interest. The football team finally ended up with one of the smallest teams IV has seen for a long time. It was certainly the smallest team in the skyline conference. Coach Don Goodman set to work with the small group of dedicated players and put them to work with tasks that tested their en- durance. Daily doubles, conditioning and the for- mation of the the club filled the daylight prac- tices and midnight night- mares of the players. Sore muscles and flying complaints were the order of the day. It was a trying time for coaches, man- agers, and especially, the players. However, when it was time for the first game to begin, the team was ready for the strenuous endur- ance and bone-crushing tackles to come. With only 15 men on the team at times, many players played entire games with- out rest. 12 Football The hated conditioning payed off. The team had iron-willed discipline (Goodman's will) and the composure to deal with the problems to come. No matter what happened during the rest of the season, the team lived, breathed, and functioned as a team. Shown above is a shot of those dreaded practices and a glimpse of the team dressed in their uniforms, relaxing in the locker room before another game, listening to Coach Goodman speak to them again, stomachs in knots, spirits high and enthusiasm built up once again. What else is football about? ■sv S % Senior Greg Saffer has proven to be one of the greatest assets to the Illinois Valley High School football team this year. His outstanding play as linebacker and also as guard helped tremendously in their strug- gle. Greg was chosen All-Conference line- backer and received praise from many different sources during and also after the football season. Greg also helped to increase the spirit and the energy of the players as a team cap- tain. His great enthusiasm effected the en- tire football program and helped to make it the success it was. It is safe to say that without Greg Saffer, our school and team would be weaker. Success: a favorable end of a venture, fame, attain- ment of wealth, etc. You might have to stretch the wealth and fame part, how- ever Cross-Country 1977 was a great success. We did manage to make a few bucks on the Spaghetti Feed, some runners earned District and State Team Honors. Most im- portant we, meaning all the runners and myself, had a close relationship that was built upon con- cern for one another as runners and people. When people start talking about gaining confidence, know- ing themselves better, making new friends and learning then there is nothing more that could be asked for. The facts and figures show some degree of success by in- dividuals and yet they can never demonstrate the personal growth that all of us gained. I. V. cross country is respected for fine running by excellent people. Cross-country is a mellow sport. It is best to keep it that way. To compli- cate things bring about confusion and frustration. The runners were willing to go along with the coach- es idea on this and fol- lowed the dictum of Long Slow Distance as a guide. This method of training necessarily requires pa- tience and the runners can be proud of themselves for learning and develop- ing such a fine characteris- tic. For all them, it paid off. 14 Cross Country C R 0 S S C 0 (I N T R Y Back row: left to right, Wade Simpson, Bob Hickerson, Ken Cochran, Robert Blind, Coach Neil Branson, Front row, Mark Clouser, Chris Fox, Kelly Franklin, Nancy Reynolds, Lore Mayfield, Kim Reviea. Since this is a book that these runners will have to remind them of their participation in school and cross country I want to add that your coach Neil Branson appreciates the friendship developed between all of us. Also, none of you knew then what a joy it was for me to be around you. You are such fine people, your enthusi- asm for running and willingness to work for and with me I consider to be a great compliment and it helped me immeasurably. For the record, and the fact that these people can be proud of their accomplishments, here are some of the highlights of the season. At our first m eet of the year the Girls team won a second place trophy at the Cal-Ore Beach Run at Brookings. The same team placed second in the District Meet and fifth in the State Meet. Winning individual honors through the year were Nancy Reynolds, Lore Mayfield, Kelly Franklin, and Kenny Cochran. Nancy and Lore were 1st Team District and All- State. Nancy placed second and third in the meets. Lore fifth in both. Kelly was 2nd Team District with her 10th place finish. Ken Cochran was 1st Team District and 2nd Team State by placing 6th and 12th respectively. Cross Country 15 Varsity Volleyball Bumps Sets Spikes The ”77 Volleyball sea- son proved to be a suc- cessful year with the team ending up at Cres- well for the semi-finals. Coach Jim Johnston dili- gently and consistently demanded great perform- ances from all the team members—and recieved it! Junior Becky Filloon recieved Most Valuable Player Award , besides recieving First Team All- Conferance. Senior Cheryl Clark and Junior Shellie Mason recieved Second Team All-Conferance, respectively. During the season, the individual actions of the girls slowly but surely turned into a superb team. Precise movements and split-thinking all joined together to make up ex- pert timing and an award winning team. Team action was thorough- ly exciting. A new, fast experience for I.V., and growing every year! 16 Volleyball fcippt. North Valley won IV Hidden Valley lost IV Eagle Point won IV Rougue River won IV Lakeview won IV Henely won IV Phoniex won IV quater finals 1 Crestwell lost IV L_ i -’i i 1) Susan Meyer, Cindy Gould, Cheryl Clark, Joy Bell, Robin Brummett, Caroline Honeycutt, Darlena Dick, and Becky Filloon: It was touma- ment time . . . WE WON! '' 2) Cindy Gould: ' 'Mine ! '' 3) Becky Filloon is de- termined to get that point. 4) Cheryl Clark: Get that serve back, we need that point. 5) Becky Filloon, Susan Meyer and Julie Jenson: ' 'We got it made in the shade! '' Volleyball 17 Volleyball A Growing Sport The J.V. Volleyball team under the guidance of Coach Linda Hoback once again had a winning season. Off to a great start the girls suffered a lapse with the absence of Michele O'Brien, who was moved up to varsity. The team regrouped, worked hard and got on the winning track again to end up with a overall season record of 8-4. One of the most exciting moments was a close game between Illinois Valley and Hidden Valley. Our J.V. girls handed Hidden Valley their only loss of the season. The only Skyline losses were to Henley and Eagle Point. Left to right: Shellie Mason, Bonnie Miller, Michele O'Brien, Susan Meyer, Becky Filloon, Cheryl Clark and Coach Jim Johnston. Not pictured, Robin Brummett and Julie Jenson. The team played very well under pressure and proved to be one of the best teams in the conference. Karen Taylor was awarded most improved player, although all of the players on the team improved tremendously throughout the season. Joy Bell and Charlene Pope were the most consistant servers. Darlena Dick, Caroline Honeycutt and Cindy Gould were swing Varsity players. The 1977 junior Varsity players will be an asset to either the Varsity or J.V. team of 1978. The Volley- ball program should be as strong or stronger next year, because of the efforts of the Junior Varsity Jeam. Standing; J.V. Coach, Linda Hoback, Terri Lindsey, Charlene Pope, Denise Waterhouse, Karen Taylor, Teresa Hart, and Alice Straley. Sitting; Karen Hoskins, Cindy Gould, Darlena Dick and Caroline Honeycutt. 18 Volleyball J.V. Volleyball OPPONENT I.V.H.S. CRATER WON ST. MARY'S LOST HENLEY WON EAGLE POINT LOST LAKEVIEW WON GRANTS PASS LOST NORTH VALLEY WON PHEONIX WON HIDDEN VALLEY WON ROGUE RIVER WON The year 1977 marked the first time Illinois Valley High School had a freshman volleyball team. For most of the girls, it was a new experience as they had never played before. The girls practiced hard, learned basic skills, and improved. In spite of their efforts, it was not a winning season. Several times the girls vollied and games went into overtime, bringing hope, but ending in a loss. This year's experience on the volleyball court will give some girls background for playing Junior Varsity. Picture 1: Help! Picture 2: Ah, ... it was nothing.'' Picture 3: If only the ball would go through those stupid holes.'1 Coach Mrs. O'Brien, Delia Davison, Laurie Sommers, Amy Nicholson, Glynnis Warner, Tammy Mayfield, Lona Brummett, Christi Newton, Sandy Haynie FROSH Compete Volleyball 19 Chalk On Your Hands . . . strategy on your minds, sweat on your forehead, and very little confidence covered by a lot of fears. Sounds hard? Scary? Ex- citing? This is the way that Illinois Valley's first gymnastic team, a team of twelve, trained, prac- ticed, and performed. Although this was their first year, Coach Dick and Assistant Coach Monier helped the team gain con- fidence, also adding spirit and enthusiasm to the list. Johnna Harms added great- ly by managing the team and showing support herself. As for achievements, the team was able to gain a first place in the beam, two seconds in the beam and vault, and two thirds in the uneven bars and the vault. These were earned by Ann Vaught, Lisa Oli- phant, and Finny Straley. I 20 Gymnastics - •uStt� M Row 1 1-r Jennifer Vaught, Ann Vaught (Capt ), Tami Oliver, row 2 Jamie Trombler, Glynnis Warner, Lori Melton, Lisa Oliphant. row 2 Cassy Wood, Brenda Warfield. Not Pictured: Robin Chapen, Finny Straley, Zoelynn Guthrie. Gymnastics 21 1977-78 Varsity Boys Basketball The 1977-78 Boys Varsity Basketball team experienced an up and down season. Their overall record of 7-15 doesn't show how good a team they were. The Skyline Conference is con- sidered by many coaches to be the toughest A A league. At one time three schools were ranked among the top ten in the state. All of the coaches felt that any team could beat any other team on any given night. During the season the team grudgingly re- ceived three one-point losses after hard fought battles. Early in the season, in a non-conference game, I.V. beat previously undefeated Brookings, 68-65. I.V. fared well in its own Lion's Holiday Tournament. On the first night I. V. topped Bandon 57-41. In the second contest I.V. played against rival Rogue River. The Cougars fought back from a ten point deficit going into the fourth quarter and tied the score at 61 in the final seconds of the game. Rogue River had possession of the ball, stalled, and made a shot at the buzzer to edge the Cougars 63-61. I.V. came back the next night to beat Hidden Valley 55-43, and win the third place trophy. Rogue River 22 Basketball Front Row: Steve Parmerlee, Coach Ken Lathen, and Larry Buckendahl. Standing L to R, Dave Brinkley, Chris Ferguson, Kevin Proett, Shane Hancock, John Buckendaul, Brice Fosmore and Dan O'Brien. CONFERENCE PLAY 74 81 39 49 58 68 62 First Half Second Half IV 63 Eagle Point 55 IV 60 Lakeview IV 60 Lakeview 73 IV 74 Henley IV 45 Henley 52 IV 36 North Valley IV 50 North Valley 51 IV 62 Rogue River IV 47 Rogue River 67 IV 50 Hidden Valley IV 43 Hidden Valley 44 IV 72 Phoenix IV 66 Phoenix 67 IV 46 Eagle Point Team Gets Commended By Referees handed North Valley a 54- 48 loss to win the champion- ship trophy. Skyline Conference play saw the Cougars compile a 3-11 record. Again the record doesn’t show the team's true ability. The Cougars lost to Skyline Champs North Valley by a total of four points for both games with scores of 50-51, and 36-39 respec- tively. Both of the games were close and exhibited the fine sportsmanship shown through the year by Coach La then and his players. The referees in- volved in the last I. V. vs North Valley game wrote letters to both coaches commending their sports- manlike conduct and the attitudes of the players. In other games, I. V. upset the highly touted Eagle Point Eagles who were at one time rated seventh in the state. Dave Brinkley led the scoring with 24 points and out- played All-Conference selection, Don Summers. At I. V. 's home gym, full of supportive fans and lots of spirit, the Cougars de- feated arch-rivals Rogue River, 62-49. Brice Fosmore's numerous assists lead to Basketball 23 Varsity Con’t easy scores by Shane Hancock and Dave Brinkley. In the last home game of the season, I.V. vs Phoenix, Shane Hancock scored 32 points and palled down 16 rebounds to help sink the Pirates ship, 72-68. Sophomore guard, Steve Parmerlee, started every game, handling the ball well under pressure and consistantly scoring 13-16 points per outing. Senior, Dan O'Brien, high- lighted games with his fine defensive play. Junior Varsity Team David Brinkely gained All- Conference honors and was voted to receive the Most Valuable Player Award. Brice Fosmore was voted Most Improved Player on the team. Front row from L to R, Charlie Bell, Mike Modrich, Keith Armstead, John Nichols, and Denton Scott, Back row from L to R, Rick Lyons, Todd Lewis, Kevin Proett, Les Buell, Darrel Miller, and Coach Don Goodman. Freshmen Basketball Team Front row from L to R, Larry Mason, Cory Pollerino, Larry Gobel, Mark Hughes, Brad Sauers. Back row from L to R, Darren Scott, Jamie Strebig, Jim Yarbrough, and Coach Jay Monier. Missing players are Don Thornhill, Rhett Nelson, Randy Shane, 24 Basketball J.V.’s Play Disciplined Basketball Beginning the season with a goal of learning to play disciplined basketball, the Junior Varsity Basketball team can be called a success. As the season pro- gressed, so did the team's skills at controlling the ball game in their favor. They worked as a team, and after much hard work, finished the season with a rec- ord of 5 wins and 9 losses. The amount of teamwork was so much in evidence throughout the season that the whole team re- ceived the Most Valuable Player Award. The Most Inspirational Team Member was Gary Ellis, and a Mr. Hustle Award was given to Rick Lyons. Frosh Gain 7-7 Record Despite a season that started slowly, the Freshman Basketball team developed a rhythm that supported them through a 7-7 season. There were problems for them at the start; they lacked some coordination and drive, but as the season progressed, the team acted together and brought off several fine victories. The hard work, dedication and nag- ging of Coach Monier paid off as the Freshmen became a team with potential. There were many long practices and lectures, but the learning experience that was involved was invaluable to a team that looks promising. Darren Scott was awarded The Most Valuable Player on the team. Basketball 25 Girls Basketball The girls of Illinois Valley High School had a very successful (as always) basketball season. The varsity's record of scores showed how determined they were to win each game. For the non-conference game the girls met very challeng- ing teams such as Gold Beach, Brookings, and Crater. The girls were lined up for a tough season but they pulled through with a second place in their division. TOP PICTURE : back row: Michele Miller, Penny Daughtery, Susan Meyer, Denise Waterhouse, Julie Jenson, Lore Mayfield, front row: Kim Reveia, Nancy Reynolds, Becky Filloon, Cheryl Clark, Dinki Trout, Cindy Gould MIDDLE PICTURE: Back row: Alice Straley, Terry Linsley, Cindy Gould, Karen Taylor, Mrs. Jenson, Darlena Dick, Wesley Polloreno, Anna Gutierrez, Teresa Hart BOTTOM PICTURE: back row: Cory Potts, Lori Jenson, Priscilla Gillespie, Delia Davison, Mr. Jenson, Sandy Hoff- man, Sherry Lewis, Lisa Powell, front row: Chris Lee, Finny Straley, Sandy Haynie, Cheryl Proett. 26 Girls Basketball ■BMWM Top, far left: Susan Meyer and a member from North Valley jump just about the same height. Top, middle: Susan Meyer goes for a per- fect lay up as team mates Cheryl Clark and Julie Jenson look on. Top, right: Lore Mayfield attempts a basket as Susan Meyer looks on. Middle, Left: It's a fightl Cheryl Clark is entangled with members of the Rogue River basketball team. Bottom left: A beautiful sitel Illinois Valley ahead, and on our new scoreboard that the Lions donated. Girls Basketball 27 Below, left to right: Julie Jenson, Denise Waterhouse, Penny Daughtery, Susan Meyer, Cheryl Clark, Lore Mayfield, Kim Reviea, Nancy Reynolds, Becky Filloon, Dinki Trout, Cindy Gould, Far Below: Ron Pope listens in on a pep talk of the girls, shame on him I Far right: Julie Jenson gets a pep talk during a very close game as the team and spectators anxiously look on. Far right. Below: Julie Jenson double dribbles again as Dinki Trout just walks on. 28 Girls Basketball Cougar Wrestling This season of Wrestling was extra-ordinarily packed to the brim with spirit and enthusiasm that was brought about by the energy-filled Wes Brown and the will-power of the wrestlers themselves. The wrestlers all agreed that this was one of the best seasons. They had their wins and their losses but nevertheless, when they stepped out onto the mat they felt as though the Spirit of l.V. made them even stronger. There was no doubt in our minds, especially after watching them strain and stretch who was the best. The wrestlers also gained a lot of experience in wrestling from an expe- rienced coach. Even though this was Wes Brown’s first year as a coach here at l.V. he has coached and taught elsewhere. The wrestlers are pleased and have certainly shown it. Thanks to a dedicated coach! 30 Wrestling Back Row L. to R. : John Brown, John Evans, Bill Thornhill, Greg Saffer, Eugene Pino, Chris Welcome, Mark Constable, David Snyder. Front Row': Allen Eldred, Brian McClanahan, David Cochran, Dwayne Sorenson, Morgan Jones, Kirk Lem ley, Wayne Messier. Not pictured: Marty Miller, Wayne LeComte, Joe Krauss, Rick Pinson. Cougar Wrestling Cowl Wrestling 31 Varsity Boys Baseball During the first of the season the boys had a difficulty with can- celled games due to the rain. They did, however, get a chance to play their practice game to see what positions the boys would be playing. This was not too difficult as only eighteen showed up, and a couple quite soon afterward. There were only two seniors on the team which was actually an advantage for a building for the future. We had five returning players. We had two Sr. 7 Jr., 4 Sophs., and 3 Freshmen on our team. We started off fairly well with a split with Hidden Valley and a split with Henley then Boom we just couldn't seem to get things together. The final fiasco against Phoenix culminated a very short season. The team resigned enmass due to apathy and in a type of protest which sorrowfully has done no good. Team Picture Back Lto R: Coach Mr. Crocker, Walter Rauch, Chris Welcome, Greg St. George, Tiger Cerul, Glen Joseph, Darren Scott, Mark Constable, Mark Kauffman, Joe Stocking, Dwayne Sorenson, Bruce Grogg, Cory Pollereno (manager). Front L to R: Gary Ellis, Greg Saffer, Randy Melton, Gary Wierman, Lonnie Box. Mid- dle Hey, Slugger! Bottom Facial expression shows the feeling. 32 Baseball The Dream-- When the white eagle of the North is flying overhead, the browns, reds and golds of autumn lie in the gutter, dead. Remember then, that summer birds with wings of fire flaying came to witness spring's new hope, born of leaves decaying. Just as new life will come from death, love will come at leisure. Love of love, love of life and giving without measure, gives in return a wondrous yearn of a promise almost seen. Live hand-in-hand and together we'll stand ... on the threshold of a dream. --Graeme Edge Moody Blues Track 1977-1978 Reflections of Hard Work By Jerry Jenson During this past track season, I. V.H. S. saw many new firsts; first Tony DeVyldere shattered the school's high jump record by jumping six feet, six and one-half inches at Rouge River. Secondly, Julie Jenson broke the old school rec - ord for shot put. The new standard is forty feet, eleven inches, which she achieved at district in Henley. This throw al- lowed her to take home first for the shot put event. Not all highlights of the season were measured by the fall of older school records. Outstanding per- formances were turned in by many other track- sters as well. Explanations of pictures 1. Tony DeVyldere doing high jump. 2. Practice with track coach Wes Dickenson holding gun. 3. Hand off by Bill Hart and Tony DeVyldere. 4. Javilin throw by John Evans. 5. Hand off by Vince Lombardo and Scott Shelton. 6. Bill Thornhill throwing discus. 34 Track Track 35 Track Continued Some, achieved personal highs for their events. Returning experienced track people helped bring along some of the newer freshmen and assisted in their training. I personally would like to call attention to these few, who I feel we owe much to them and their efforts for the program, special thanks go out to Ken Cochran, Nancy Reynolds, Bill Thronhill, Julie Jenson, John Evans, Scott Shelton and Sandy Krauss. I personally want to acknowledge two who gave me faith and trusted in us all--Mrs. Linda Hoback, Athletic Director and Susy Devyl- dere, our trainer. With- out these two, simply, what's the use of it all? Note; A special thanks goes to all the Track coaches. Mr. Jerry Jenson who worked with field events, Mr. Wes Dickenson who worked with Sprinters, and Mr. Neil Branson, who worked with the long distance runners. Also, thanks goes to Mrs. Waterbury, who volen- teered to help with the Track Stats, and to all the other teachers. Explanations of pictures 1. Kristi Stillwagon leading hurtles race. 2, 3. Melody Sorenson and John Evans doing long jump. 4. Vince Lombardo running at far right. 36 Track Picture 2 L to R: Lore Mayfield, Julie Jenson, Nancy Reynolds, Kim Reviea, Michele O'Brien, Dinki Trout, Penny Daugherty, Susan Meyer, Sury DeVlydere, (trainer), Linda Hoback (coach). Not pictured Cheryl Clark, Becky Filloon, Denise Waterhouse, Cindy Gould, Patty Gillespie (manager). Varsity Banquet Awards Sport Participants In Illinois Valley High School, I think that the most popular sport would have to be basketball. Basketball is a very com- petitive team sport but can also be looked upon as a great conditioning game. This sport is constantly being played in P.E. classes and in the gym after school. There is also a summer league for both boys and girls, consisting of I. V., Hidden Valley, North Valley, and Rogue River. And, like last summer, there is basketball camps. Most Valuable Player Award is an indicator, given at the end of the season, to the person that the team most likely thinks put out more effort and endurance than any- one else. The MVP for Boys' Varsity Basketball 1977-1978 went to David Brinkley. MVP for Girls' Varsity went to Lore Mayfield. Both of these people received trophies for their outstanding abilities. Picture 1 L to R: David Brinkley, Shane Hancock, Brice Fosmore, Larry Buckendahl, Steve Parmerlee, John Buckendahl, Bill Cornett (guest speaker), Not pictured Dan O'Brien, Chris Ferguson. Sports Banquet 37 Underclassmen Honored At Sport Banquet In a team sport, the main goal of a team is to work together as one, but in the end, one player usually stands out as most val- uable. The Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team was able to fulfill their individual requirements and also, at the same time, give enough stamina to work as a unit. The 1977-1978 Most Valuable Player award went to the J. V, team for their ability to stick together through victories and defeats. Other awards given: Most Improved-Rick Lyons, Most Inspirational- Gary Ellis, Best Defensive Player-Darrell Miller, and Best Rebounder-Kevin Proett. MVP for Junior Varsity Girls Basketball was Penny Daugherty because of her high scoring and rebounding throughout the sea- son. Boys Freshmen Basketball's MVP award went to Darrin Scott. Most Improved went to Jim Yarborough and Most Spirit went to Mark Hughes. Pic 1 L to R: Darrel Miller, Les Buell, Keith Armstead, Rick Lyons, Mike Modrich, Kevin Proett, Denton Scott, John Nichols. Not pic Gary Ellis, Tod Lewis, Charles Bell, Don Goodman (coach) Pic 2 L to R: Westley Polloreno, Cindy Gould, Karen Taylor, Teresa Hart, Anna Gutierrez, Penny Daugherty, Ron Pope (assist, coach), Mrs. Jenson (coach). Not pic Darlena Dick, Terri Lindsley, Alice Straley. Pic 3 L to R: Rhett Nelson, Jim Yarborough, Mark Hughes, Darrin Scott, Larry Gobel, Cory Polloreno, Jamie Strebig, Don Thornhill, Jay Monier (coach). Not pic Larry Mason, Brad Saur, Randy Shane 38 Sports Banquet Varsity Rally 39 froKnaa it a tty Freshman Rally; Glynnis Warner and Cara Kelley. Mat Cassy Wood, Kathy Stallsworth. Front row L to R, Karla Maids, pictured below, back row L to R, Lisa Oliphant, Eldred and Jeannie Nelson. Rally, Matmaids 41 The 1977-78 Drill Team members are; from left to right, Michelle Miller, Rosemary Drouin, Marty Dusenberry, Dolores Sambrana, Melody Sorenson, and Donna Sambrana. Pictured below right is their advisor Mrs. Lucinda Harper. Not pictured are Anita Modrich and Deana Heald. The Illinois Valley Drill Team gets their act together (left) after practice (right) 42 Drill Team After the initial surprise of being nominated as Homecoming princesses, Jill Warner, Lore Mayfield, Caroline Honeycutt, and Laura Fillman anticipated Friday night, November 4th when the queen would be crowned. Standing in the drinle of half time, Lore Mayfield was named 1st runner up while Jill Warner had the honor of being queen. There were other titles to be held during the week of Homecoming, also. After the entire school tromped down in the drenching rain to view G criticize the floats and spirit wagons, we participated in the rally at the Dairy Queen. As for the floats, the Junior class came in at first place with their Beat Em at Their Own Game. After two classes being disqualified, the class of 81 came in with second place. 1) Smoke the Chieftains! 2) Beat Em at Their Own Game! 3) Flush the Cheiftains! 4) Dump the Cheiftains! 5) Sara Miller, nothing dampens her spirit! Homecoming 45 Even In The Rain Spirit Soared 1) Dance, while the music still goes on. As a conclusion to a hectic week, everyone mellowed out with a soft soothing slow dance. 2) Morgan Jones: I'm the mean machine, look out! 3) Darlena Dick G Julie Jenson: You can't be full of pep all of the time! 4) We won! ! As part of the 1st I.V.H, S. penny race, the sophomore class won. Of course, they did have a little help from 78 . 5) Lighting up again! Courtesy of the freshmen. 6) BIONIC POWER STRIKES AGAIN! This class contest was conquered by 79 . 7) Homecoming princesses: You think you have it bad, try being beautiful and drenched at the same time. 8) Lore Mayfield says: That's O.K. Shane, I still have my other foot. 9) Robin Brummett as seen without her mask. 46 Homecoming 1M if W PDILLYISHUi DAIRY QUEEN Redwood Highway Cave Junction, Oregon Homecoming 47 1) throughout the entire week every class competed to decorate the school with the most artistic flair. Anita Modrich and Deana Heald are shown working with the seniors to win the contest. 2) A face only a mother could love! Miss Vestal led the Halloween group down to Evergreen to entertain the kids with a party. 3) We've got legs! Sheila Crocker, Glynis Warner and Cindy Martinho show just a part of acting goony during the week. 4) We've got spirit lets hear it! This year has been partically kind to the Administration. There were more employees taking some of the burden off the shoulders of the constantly busy secretaries. A much needed additional phone and new copier was added. The county offices have been so cooperative that supplies have come on time through a new charge order system. Starting with the bottom picture, on the far left is Barbara Gobel. Barbara is mostly an aide for Mr. Macklin but takes care of the lunch tickets and helps out where ever she can. Next is Penny Trout. Penny is the book keeper and takes care of inventory and student insurance. Third is Lavem Gilliam. Laverne is the head secretary. She is the secretary to the principal and vice principal, and assigns the other secretaries to their duties. After Laverne is Loma Ridout. Loma is in charge of student personnel and posting attendence. Last but not least, is Patricia O'Donnell, and educational aide. She is a re- ceptionist and helps post attendence along with doing a little of every thing else. The center picture is of Roy Robertson, our school Princi- pal. Mr. Robertson is ultamately responsible for everything. On the top left hand comer is Mr. John Ahlstrom, Vice Principal of our school. Mr. Ahlstrom is in charge of stu- dent activities, discipline of students, evaluation of staff, and does some budgeting. He is also advisor of the student council, and represents our school in public relations. On the top right is Mr. Gary Luerding a new addition to the administration. He is the attendance officer and is in charge of student attendance. Administration 49 Staff - Student Basketball Tuesday, March 28, 1978, was a night which pitted the students of IVHS against the faculty. Both student coach, David Brinkley, and staff coach, Dan O'Brien were edgy over the outcome of the game. The students drew first blood about four minutes into the first quarter. The faculty came back to tie the score at two apiece just moments later. The game continued to seesaw until midway through the second quarter, when the faculty opened up on a scoring spree and went down at halftime with a nine point margin over the students. The second half opened with the faculty still doing their stuff and holding the lead, Midway through the final quarter the faculty opened up their blazing fastbreak and widened the margin to thirteen points, which stood until the game ended. Faculty coach, Dan O'Brien credited the win to the faculty's tough defense, the hustling of Neil Branson, and the tough rebounding strength of Don Goodman. Coach David Brinkley was unavailable for comment. The student team consisted of Rick Lyons, Kevin Proett, Mike Modrich, Suzie Bleser, Gary Wierman, Keith Armstead, Greg Saffer, Scott Rigsby, Scott Shelton, Randy Melton, Mike Roberts, and coach David Brinkley. The members of the faculty team included Neil Branson, Roger Pitts (LB), Jay Monier, Steve Barrett, Don Goodman, Larry Graves, Jim Johnston, Wes Brown, Steve Morgan (LB), and coach Dan O'Brien. The referees for the game were Brice Fosmore and Shane Hancock. — 50 Staff Vs. Students A Cappella A Cappella Choir is the concert choir of the High School. Although it was a small group this year, it was a high quality choir capable of doing some extremely difficult choral literature. The choir performed at a choral festival at Eagle Point High School as well as taking a day long trip into Ashland. In Ashland the choir got involved in the age old troubadour tradition by walking through the park and various parts of the town entertaining the public. Next year's choir should be a highly successful group and will be hopefully competing in several choir festivals. A cappella Choir. Back row L to R, Mr. Jerry Moffitt, Dennis Kennedy, Scott Rigsby, Rick Pinson, Darrell Miller, Ross Welcome. Front row L to R, Finnev Straley, Jill Warner, Tara Whitney, Cathy Connolly, Darlena Dick, Karen Hoskins, Bonnie Miller. Missing is Les Buell. Top picture at left. Mixed Choir Mixed Chorus is primarily a training choir. Students learn the basics of breathing and vocal techniques as well as how to read music. Depend- ing on how hard the students work to achieve a good choral sound, the choir is also a per- forming group. This years mixed chorus performed well at all school concerts. The group has improved greatly over the year and many of the students will go on next year to sing with the A cappella choir and the Swing Set. Mixed Chorus; Back row L to R, Patty Eterovic, Marty Dusenbury, Bob Jackson, Anna Gutierrez, Jaci Mitchell, Tony Kennedy, Ewing Betties, Tiger Cerul, Grant Madsen, Leah Summers, Lona Bmmmett, Mr. Jerry Moffitt. Front row L to R, Gayla Franklin, Karen Buhler, Pam Bell, Ginger Ryan, Jeannie Nelson, Rick Pinson, Terry Taylor, Cathy Connolly, Jennifer Vaught, Dorothy Scaffin, Cassy Wood. Missing is Robert Blind, Robyn Chapin, Sheila Crocker. Bottom picture. Choir 51 The Swing set is the premier performing group of the school and contains the schools most talented and serious vocal students. Mem- bers must audition and face stiff competition to get into the group. Jazz, rock and pop music are all part of the Swing Set's repertoire. The Swing Set represents one of I.V. High School's best examples of good community public relations. The group performed at many local clubs and organizations-I. V. Grange, I.V. Garden Club and the Grants Pass Historical Society among others. Always received warmly by audiences, the Swing Set is becoming a highly sought after entertain- ment group in Cave Junction. One of the highlights of the year was a weekend trip to the Annual Reno Jazz Festival in Reno, Nevada. Although the Swing Set did not make the two school finals they did place 7th in a 24 school com- petition. The students were very impressed by several choirs they heard and in fact were inspired to come home and work towards their own pop concert. The first annual Jazz and Pop Concert was a combined effort of the Stage Band and Swing Set. It was a great success and hopefully will be a continuing tradition at I. V. High School. Swing Set-Bottom row L to R, Kristi Stillwagon, Morgan Jones, Alice Straley, Anita Modrich, Mr. Jerry Moffitt. 2nd row L to R, Greg Gutierrez, Terry Taylor, Brenda Steward, Jill Warner, Rick Pinson, Darrell Miller. 3rd row L to R, Ross Welcome, Debbie Berry, Darlena Dick, Darren Scott, Kevin Modrich, Susan Meyer. Top row L to R, Chris Welcome, Doug Kraft, Scott Rigsby, Keith Wiese, Sophena Wilson. Swing Set 52 Choir Concert Band iy Kevin Proett, Scott Rigsby, Terry Taylor, Bill Thornhill, Don Thornhill, Kelly Van Derwolf, Glynnis Warner, Ross Welcome, Gary Wierman, Charles Wiese, Ann Wilson, Travis Wilson, Westly Pollerino. Members of Concert Band; Brent Berard, Pam Betsworth, Chris Bleser, Suzie Bleser, Neal Breazeale, John Brown, Lona Brummett, John Buckendahl, Les Buell, Mike Buttram, Norm Clouser, Barry Davison, Delia Davison, Suzy DeVyldere, Tony DeVyldere. Jim Friend, Priscilla Gillespie, Troy Gilmore, Zoe Guthrie, Teresa Hart, George Hohman Julie Jenson, Morgan Jones, Russell Kaufman, Joe Krauss, Dale McCally, Susan Meyer, Tronda Mulch, Christi Newton, Susan Noteboom, Tammi Oliver, Lisa Powell, 1978-Prom Picture a girl in a flowing white gown, hair in ringlets, smelling like the sweet fragrance of gardenias, now picture a boy in a blue tux, gold chains at his neck, smelling like deep woods. At a quarter past eight they arrive at the ball where they will dance until the clock strikes midnight. It sounds like a fairy tale, something like the happily lived after stories, well, almost... At 10:00 the night before the prom a group of about 20 juniors and a 'number of advisors and parents started the job that would take the remaining night and day. Among the obvious jobs, like setting up tables and chairs, they also hung approximently 150 yards of aluminum foil, 100 yards of brick paper, 3 parachutes, 3 wall murals, 7 banners, and set up a drawbridge. There are many people to thank for the success of the prom but a few really stand out in our minds for their material items. HAROLD KERBO donated 400 punch glasses to the junior class, the SMOKE - JUMPER BASE loaned us 300 yards of nylon, the COCA-COLA COMPANY donated a case of 7-up, and the TREEHOUSE NURSERY let us borrow about 50 plants. Along with obvious material items, the following people helped: MR. THORNHILL offered his ideas and suggestions in planning the prom, along with providing his assistance in the actual assembly of the prom. MR. AND MRS. GUITERREZ and MR. AND MRS. MILLER chapperoned the prom and they provided their moral support too. BRENDA STEWARD, DARLENA DICK, PATTI ETEROVIC, KRISTI STILLWAGON, AND MICHELE MILLER offered their help by taking responsibility of the money and serving the refreshments and last of all, JUDY OLIVER helped greatly by putting in 20 hours of much appreciated work. 56 Prom The 1978 Junior-Senior Prom Princesses were Cheryl Clark, Donna Sambrana and Delores Sambrana. Denise Mandeville was crowned as queen. As part of the 1978 Tru ilbla er staff, I would like to express my apologies to I.V.H.S. on the quality of these prom pages. Due to approximately 20 photographs having been lost in the mail, we have had to cut down on the pages allotted to the prom and make due with the few pictures we were able to obtain. ----editor Prom 57 Lost, on a painted sky, where the clouds are hung, for the poet’s eye, —you may find him, if—you may find him. There, on a distant shore, by the wings of dreams, through an open door, --you may know him, if—you may— We dance, to a whispered voice, overheard by the soul, undertook by heart, —and you may know it, if—you may know it. While the sand, would become the stone, which begat the spark, turned to living bone, Holy, Holy, Sanctus, Sanctus— Be----as a page that aches for a word, which speaks on a theme that is timeless. While the sun god will make for your day. Sing- as a song in search of a voice that is silent, and the one God will make for your way---- DISCOVERY We’re all alike in different ways and while the world seems strange for each yet likely it is the same. o We run in quicksand. Chase a rainbow that doesn't have the gold we thought Or grab the next ring of the merry-go-round in hopes that one more thrill or one more ride will be the one to open us to being. But it's a lonely ride Twice lonely if shared by someone else who's also lost. Better to be alone and lonely than together and the same- the pain is less. And reaching. Crying, Hurting, Laughing, r Struggling, Aching inch by inch We search to find the Holy Grail external to ourself And it's not there - and we know- And yet we look. Afraid to search inside to know the truth. The plastic dreams. The empty faces multiply Until at last the not so awful truth reveals itself As we're grasping for the final ride to bind the wounds And let the self-made chains fall down. It's in the quiet affirmation of our own worth When all the pretense is gone and trembling there Each of us stands bare for all to see.......... The understanding dawns! The answer is in us I Not what we've done or what or who we know or What we own but rather what we are. A sweet discovery! Ed Fuller Pictured on either side are the heads of the music program. On the left is Mr. Moffitt who teaches part time at IVHS. He teaches Swing choir, Accapella and Mixed choir. He is also involved with CETA and teaches Careers. On the right is Mr. Graves who also teaches part time at IVHS. Mr. Graves teaches the Stage, Concert, and begin- ning bands at IVHS. The rest of the day he spends teaching two bands at Loma Byrne, one band at Evergreen, and one band at Selma. Because of the fact that they only teach at IVHS part time, they were not able to be advisors. Back row from left to right: Mr. Bailey, Mr. Laursen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Graves, Mr. Crocker, Mrs. Blackmore, Mr. Smith, Mr. Barret, Mrs. Waterbury, Mr. Hurt, Mr. James, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Lathen, Mr. Monier. Middle row: Miss Gaskill, Mrs. Hoback, Mr. Rigby, Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Gobel, Miss Poppino, Mrs. Harper. Front row: Mr. Johnston, Mr. Macklin, Mr. Davison, Mr. Thornhill, Miss Vestal, Mrs. Bryan. 60 Faculty Custodial Staff Cooks As usual, the custodial staff of IV had a busy year. Their hard work and the amount of time that they put in to keeping the school clean and nice looking is appreciated by the students and the staff. Pictured from left to right in picture 3; Ben Washburn, Gloria O'Brien, Connie Reynolds, Michael Trout. Shown in picture 4 is Lee Johann. The cooks for the 1977-78 school year did a really good job despite what some of the stu- dents may say. We really appreciate the time and effort that they put into their job. Pictured left to right in picture 2 is Dorthy Mason, Susanne Berglund, Audrey Andrade, Evon Chaffee, Tony Mayfield, Marie Gutierrez, Bonnie Kelm, Rose Morgan, Lucy Braun, and Delores Washburn. Not shown is Billie Anthony. Staff 61 Pictured on the left are the School board repre- sentatives. Farthest on left is Bob Mulhern. He is a farmer and has served on the board for two years. Next is Ted Lengal. He works for the Courier and has been on the board for two years also. Third is Harvey Dickey who is Type setter for the Courier. He is Chairman of the board and has served for more than two terms. Last is Jerry Miller. Jerry owns the Pizza Deli and has served for one year on the board. Not pictured is Martha Wallauer who is new. What went on in counseling? Oh. Wow. Like what goes on in a light globe? Incidents happen as fast as light impulses, so counseling too is a continuous, bright glow. Biggest light was a second counselor-finally! Neil Branson's immediate embrace of I. V. H. S. bathed the counseling area in warmth as well as light. Neil's departure rates a Boo , Hiss . Well, doesn't it? A second warm glow comes from the addition of LaVeme Sinkey as school registrar. Mrs. Sinkey is queen of significant records for students. Secretarial help has been a sometime thing in counseling. First was Audrey Harding, next came Glenna Brenard, and now is Jean McCormick. This third is a charm. As for all the other people in the counseling office, you are they; so you know all about what did and didn't happen. We spent a lot of time on computerizing recordkeeping this year. That just about monopolized our Advisor-Advisee program, but next year. . . Jane Riggan 62 School Board Grant's Pass L6T ©Ui BfiAND m BANKING BS A MAT ©f YOUA UPS Advertising 63 This years Student Council has been involved in many new happenings. Some goals were set at the beginning of the year, and most of them were accomplished. The Student Council wanted to have good public relations with the community to show them that we sincerely appre- ciate their support. We accomplished this by sending in- vitations to the public, inviting them to our school events. We also, with the help of the Forestry class, donated $250.00 to the Senior Citizens. Student Council also wanted to keep the students involved. They wanted to try a new no-bell schedule and pushed hard to get it okayed. Our Homecoming was also a very success- ful project, especially with the students crawling under desks, and pushing cars! !!! All-in-all, it's been a new, unusual, and changing year. And I'm satisfied with what's been done. Robin Brummett Student Body President Illinois Valley H.S. 64 Student Body Officers Debbie Berry John Bradbury Bill Breeding David Brinkley Rhonda Brinkley Donna Burk Robin Brummett Ron Burnett Cindy Martinho, Morgan Jones Most Spirited 66 Seniors Cheryl Clark Ken Cochran Richard Conover Cindy Davis Janice Sellers, Jerry Tibbs Most Reserved Seniors 67 Ronda Davison Derwin Decker Tony DeVyldere Dan Davis Tim Andrade 1. Sit on it! 2. Ewing Betties 3. Jim and John Powell 4. F. F. A. , Forestry 5. to become the greatest living all around cowboy in the world Ken Armstead 3. wrestling football letterman Keith Belk Joy Bergstrom 1. You measly people! 2. people that don't think before they talk. 3. The Spy That Loved Me. 4. G. A. A. , Swing Set, choir track, yearbook business manager, office aide, football stat. 5. to marry at least once and not more than ten times Debbie Berry 1. What a mongoloid! 2. mold, and dirty hair 3. Mickey Mouse 4. choir, Swing Set, art club, honor society, yearbook editor, G.A.A., Girls State. 5. to do something in the medical field, and live on a ranch in the mountains. John Bradbury Bill Breeding David Brinkley 1. I think I'm a nymphomaniac 2. bad attitudes and baretts 3. Dan O'Brien 4. The 4 Horsemen, basketball 5. to become a professional base- ball player. Rhonda Brinkley 1. No-Way! 2. stupid people 3. no-one 4. fire committee, office aide 5. to become a psychiatrist. Robin Brummett 1. 2. Phoney (costume) people 3. Denise O'Brien 4. G. A. A. , volleyball, speech student council rep. , honor society, A. S. B. P. ski club 5. to be successful Donna Burk 1. Kiss off 2. non functional teachers 3. Omar Shariff and V. Collins' 4. Discipline advisory comm, yearbook, art club, speech Spanish club 5. to own hunter and jumper horses. Ron Burnett Patty Burris 1. Why, you writin' a book? 2. prissies 3. Mark 4. art club, float committee, Spanish club 5. to be a commercial artist. Bill Carnes 3. The 4 Horsemen Karen Chaffee 1. Oh my 2. Mr. Johnston 3. Chuck 4. ---- 5. to graduate Cheryl Clark 1. Ya-Hoy Hoy-Ya 2. People that say and don't 3. Nancy Reynolds 4. ---- 5. to become a pharmacist Ken Cochran 1.----- 2. Nancy and Lori 3. Bill Rogers 4. cross country, track lettermens club honor society 5. to go to college Richard Conover 1.----- 2. spiders 3. Charles Bronson 4. ---- 5. to become a lawyer Bill Cornett 3. The 4 Horsemen Cindy Davis 1. What ever totes your boat 2. people talking behind someones back. 3. Kevin 4. aide for Evergreen and Mrs. Riggan 5. to get married in May. Dan Davis 1. ,11 2. fat people 3. Clint Eastwood 4. ping pong 5. to be a farmer Ronda Davison 1. Have a nice one 2. Louana Oliver 3. Mr. Brown 4. ski club, choir, track football stat. , student council rep. , volleyball 5. to be rich Derwin Decker Tony DeVyldere Rosemary Drouin 1. You slob! 2. this school 3. Humphrey Bogart 4. F.F.A., drill team, spades ski club 5. to get a sharp car. Betsy Eggers 1. Messed up! 2. people that are too nice 3. Jim Beam 4. ---- 5. to become what I want to be. John Evans 1. Oh no! 2. dumb freshmen 3. Gene Simmons 4. football, track, basketball, wrestling, lettermens club 5. to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy with High grades. Shelby Farmer 1. You know what dumb thing Tony did today? 2. dirty tools 3. James Bond 4. honor society, track Boys State 5. to be the best mechanic Gerry Fillman 1.----- 2. snobs 3. Darth Vador, anything from Star Wars 4. Cougar Mascot, G.A. A. Girls State Brice Fosmore Chris Fox 1. Are you kidding? 2. poison oak and mesquitos 3. Robert Redford 4. volleyball, choir track cross country, student council rep., arch bearer 5. to have a happy and successful life Matt Freeman 68 Seniors Rosemary Drouin Betsy Eggers Shelby Farmer Gerry Fillman Brice Fosmore Chris Fox Matt Freeman Sandy Gore Morgan Jonest Denise Mandeville Class Clowns John Evans 70 Seniors Greg Gutierrez Shane Hancock Deana Heald George Hohman Cindy Martinho Lore Mayfield Doug McGuire Pam McLean Seniors 71 Betty Lansdown Morgan Jones Denise Mandeville Vicki Joseph Jennifer Krauss Ralph Jenny Norm Hoskins Bill Holt Originally from Germany, Chris Ferguson lived in big L. A. most of his life. The biggest thing he likes about I. V. H. S. is the friendly people. He enjoys motorcross, surfing, skydiving, stock car racing, and going to the beach. Mark Cheney went to high school in Carson City, Nevada. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, hiking, and goofing around. He likes I. V. H. S. because it's a lot easier than his former school. 72 Seniors Seniors 73 Randy Melton Sara Miller Susan Meyer Bonnie Miller Anita Modrich Kevin Modrich Dan O'Brien Marty Miller Tronda Mulch Mark Parmerlee Robin Brumett, Scott Shelton Best Personality 74 Seniors Steve Patterson Kerby Philips Jennifer Krauss, Kevin Modrich and Anita Modrich, Best Dressed. Darla Quigley Kim Reviea Mark Russel Greg Saffer Scott Rigsby Mike Roberts Dolores Sambrana Donna Sambrana Janis Sellers Bill Solomonson Melody Sorenson Robert Swearingen Seniors 75 Sandi Gore Cindy Martinho Dan O'Brien 1. Get lost 1. Hey man 1. Well, Basically ... 2. Tammy Mayfield 2. tall people 2. bad attitudes 3. Jessie Mulch 3. Baretta 3. David Brinkley 4. 4. G. A. A. , choir, sweetheart 4. football, basketball, track, lettermen, president of the 5. get married to J.M. princess mat maid, baseball stat, Cougar Mascot sophomore class, the 4 Greg Gutierrez 5. to be a teacher and have 10 Horsemen 1. kids 5. to become a professional 2. knowing that you can never wrestler go home again. Randy Melton 3. my father 1. too bad for you man! 4. choir, track, cross country, ski 2. Kathy Lambkin Mark Parmerlee club Swing Set 3. 1. You wanna know what you 4. football, baseball can do with it? Deana Heald 5. not to have 43 kids, that's for 2. stuck up varsity sophomore 1. Oh wow sure! (see Donna's) basketball players 2. Jill Warner 3. John Ritter 3. my Charlie Bear and my Susan Meyer 4. Rod Reel, Hot Rod Club 5. to be a good mechanic blanket 1. Praise the Lord 4. choir, G. A. A., varsity rally, 2. Howdy, Howdy, Howdy from drill team Ron Burnett Steve Patterson 5. to get out of this town 3. parents (mine of course) 1. What we have here is a 4. choir, Swing Set, volleyball, basketball, track Girls State band, spades, G. A. A. Bible failure to communicate. George Hohman 2. dead conversations 1. 3. Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry 2. stupid questions Study and Harlan Ellison 3. Super Man 5. to become a physical therapist 4. student council, art club, yearbook, photography 4. band and have a family 5. go into the service 5. to become a best selling Bonnie Jean Miller novelist and attain 5'8 Bill Holt 1. Kids will be kids 1. Oh God 2. people who cheat themselves Kerby Phillips 2. liver out of life. 1. FORDS RULE 3. Jimmy Carter 3. Mrs. Hoback 2. Administration 4. 4. volleyball, track, basketball, 3. Doc Savage 5. to be able to spend $50 dollars honor society, G. A. A. 4. chess club a day for the rest of my life. Journalism editor 5. to become a lawyer Norm Hoskins 5. to the best at whatever I'm going to do Scott Rigsby Ralph Jenny Marty Miller 1. Spa Fon 2. 2nd stringed tuba players 1. Lets get High 1. Say nothin (see Jill's) 3. my mom 2. NARCS 2. being told what to do 4. band, stage band, pep band, art club frisbee, Swing set. 3. Arnold 3. 4. football, Spanish club, chess 4. wrestling, football 5. I'm still trying 5. to achieve satisfaction in what club I do. 5. to be rich and happy Sara Miller Mike Roberts Morgan Jones 1. nice butt 1. Blow it out your ... 2. Mark Russell 2. people that don't chew 3. 1. What do you want me to do 3. Bat Man 4. J. V. rally, S. at arms, G.A.A., about it? 4. Lettermen President, wrestling, choir, Homecoming princess, Varsity rally, Dance team, ski 2. when someone asks a questions band, Swing Set, choir, stage and then they won't listen to band, football. club the answer. 5. to become an oceanographer 5. to become rich, and to be a 3. beautician. 4. career skill contest, track stat Vicki Joseph 5. to be a mechanic 1. To be or not to be Anita Modrich 2. immature, dishonest, people Greg Saffer 3. Picasso Kevin Modrich 1. I don't know 4. art club, journalism, track 1. Lets go to a party! 2. lazy people 5. to become a well known 2. other people wearing the same clothes I'm wearing. 3. Jack Lambert respected commercial artist 4. football, baseball, freshman pres. , wrestling, student 3. Julie Jenny Krauss 4. ski club, Swing Set, track council student council rep. 3. basketball, student council manager, cross country, 5. to get a B. S. in wildlife rep. , ski club basketball manager science Betty Lansdown 5. to graduate Delores Sambrana Tronda Mulch 1. Stick it up your ... Donna Sambrana 2. high class people 1. Oh God, we're busted! 3. 2. spinach 4. spades, band, softball 3. Clint Eastwood 5. to be an x-ray technician 4. drill team 76 Seniors Pam McLean 5. to have 43 kids Scott Shelton 1.----- 2. flirtatious girls 3. Houston McTear and Jimmy Le Fever 4. baseball, cross country, Boys State, student council, year- book, senior class pres. , E. R. C. aide, special Olympics coach. 5. '� be part of the fire department and then to teach mentally handicapped Bill Solomonson Melody Sorenson 1. Neat-O 2. smart mouthed people 3. boys 4. drill team, cross country, track 5. to be a dress designer Bob Swearingen 1.----- 2. my cousin 3. my father 4. --- 5. to go to college and to become a radio technician Viktor Tanski 1. Later ... 2. Mr. Ahlstrom 3. Ann Wilson 4. --- 5. to become an electrician Wendi Taylor Jerry Tibbs Barb Underwood 1. Don't worry about it 2. hypochondriacs 3. Jonas 4. choir, drill team, math team yearbook'class'editor 5. to go to Sweden and own a recording studio Ann Vaught 1. God, Bless, . . . America! 2. people who try to prove they're better than me (competition) 3. Pink Panther 4. Senior class secretary, yearbook publications editor, gymnastics captain, track, student council, art club 5. to get into advertising and be a commercial artist The 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rod Wagoner Jill Warner 1. Say what? (see Marty's) 2. people who dye their hair 4 or 5 times in a row and use Nair on their eyebrows thinking it makes them better than everyone else. 3. who else but everyone's favorite —Miss Heald! 4. 5. I'm still trying not too! Linda Webb 1. I don't know 2. people that gripe all the time 3. Scooby Doo 4. ---- 5. to go to school Robin Webb Ross Welcome 1. When I'm right nobody remembers, when I'm wrong, nobody forgets. 2. guitars that won't stay timed 3. The Eagles 4. pep band, Stage band, concert band, mixed choir, A. choir, stamp club 5. to be a professional musician Charlie Wiese Sophena Wilson 1. What's happening? 2. when Susan says Come on 3. my parents 4. E. R. C. aide, Swing set, choir, volleyball 5. to be a singer Albert Wisdom Deane Capers Kim Re vie a L 2. smart Alecs 3. Nancy Reynolds 4. - - - - 5. to get to the senior party Shane Hancock 1. 2. F. F. A. people 3. Clint Eastwood 4. football, basketball, track, publicity manager, senior class vice pres., lettermen 5. to play college basketball Lore Mayfield 1.----- 2. phoney people 3. Mr. Branson 4. track, cross country, choir, Swing set, G. A. A., student council V. P., honor society, band, homecoming princess 5. to have a good time Chris Ferguson 1. Hang Loose 2. smart alecs 3. any suped up (sharp) car 4. basketball, track, letterman 5. having a good time and making lots of money Darla Quigley 1. Let's get naked! 2. being bossed around 3. brown eyes 4. ---- 5. to get rich and be happy Mark Cheney 1. I got a million of 'um 2. rain 3. Raquel Welch 4. explorer scouts, Leos 5. to be a cop Janis Sellers 1. You nigger! 2. fights 3. George Segal 4. basketball, choir, band 5. to be a nurse o Kevin Dunlap 1. Give me a chew 2. noisy people 3. Jesus Christ 4. math team 5. to get out of this school senior information was composed of these questions: What is your favorite saying? What is your pet peeve? Who or what do you hold as an idol? What have been your activities? What is your goal ? Seniors 77 Upper Right, Dave Brinkley and Vicki Joseph Class Flirts; Right, Shane Hancock and Lore Mayfield, Class couple. Wendi Taylor Viktor Tanski Jerry Tibbs Barb Underwood Ann Vaught Rod Wagoner Bev Warfield Jill Warner F H Sophena Wilson Albert Wisdom Seniors 79 Greg Saffer and Deana Heald, Best Looking Most likely to succeed, Jenny Krauss and Mike Roberts Most Talented, Morgan Jones and Lore Mayfield 80 A r e C a u g h t To be a senior advisor is a frustrating job. There is another side, (amazingly) to their hectic days. When asked to name their favorite recording artist, they replied: 1) Wes Brown; Bob Dylan 2) Ken La then; John Denver 3) Cindy Harper; Elvis Presley 4) Ellen Vestal; Rolling Stones Linda Rhonstadt Rod Stewart 5) Jane Riggan; Elvis Presley 6) Lauren James; Roy Clark (super picker) Senior Advisors 81 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS back row; left to right, Don Hubbard, Sargeant-at-arms, Kevin Proett, Student Council Representative, Terry Taylor, President, Front row; Shellie Mason, Public relations, Brett Kirschenmann, Student Council Representative, Laura Fillman, Vice-president, Sheila Crocker, Student Council Representative, Suzie Bleser, Public Relations, Karen Luerding, Secretary. Juniors 83 o John Brownell - John Buckendahl Jon Canaveri Dan Caper Crystal Angelini Keith Armstead Mike Arnett Sheila Crocker Penny Daugherty Jim Duran Bill Dusenbury John Bearisto Joy Bell Ewing Betties Cary Ellis Margie Eterovic Laura Fillman Becky Filloon Smie Bleser Lonnie Box Tiger Cerul Jim Eaton Kalmer Fox Robert Blind Shelly Box Tina Cheney Jinr Eaton Keith Fox Marc Bottenstein Neal Brcazealc Mark Compton Karla Eldred Karen Gallagher 84 Juniors Patty Gillespie Ruth Gillyatte Dave Gilmore Kathy Kerbo Brett Kirschenmann Bev Lansdown Darcy Lawson Cindy Could Pat Hamer Lloyd Harrington Tammy Love Karen Luerding Rick Lyons Shellie Mason Bill Hickcrson Caroline Honeycutt Duke Jackson Roger Lee Wilfred Mayer Doug Hohman Don Hubbard Glen Joseph Kirk Lemley Dale McCauley Dawn Hollis Gary Ingram Dennis Kennedy Tana Loftin Mary McDowell Carla McGuire Vicki McMillen Tami Mitchell Mick Modrich Juniors 85 Photo Not Available Photo Not Available Dyann Murphy Rick Pinson Kevin Proett Susan Noteboom Charlene Pope Ken Pullen Lauana Oliver Sandy Pope Susan Putman Eugene Pino Con Potts Roger Renecker Nancy Reynolds Creg St. George Terry Taylor Valerie Trout Gary Waterhouse Faith Wilson Mike Simon Keith Stout Brandy Thompson Greg Warfield Chris Welcome Lloyd Wilson Sonna Simpson Ken Swearingen Bill Thornhill Denise Waterhouse Gary Wierman Robin Wood '•It. Wayne Thornhill Dana Laursen Chuck Rigby Ted Crocker J. Monier Junior Advisors At It Again!! Sometimes a person wonders if the seven people with the elite positions of advising the junior class have interests apart from the school. Sure they do! We asked them to name their favorite movie and movie star. 1) Mr. Thornhill: Gone With the Wind Clark Gable. 2) Mr. Laursen: Annie Hall JackNicholson, Diane Keaton. 3) Mr. Rigby: The Alamo John Wayne. 4) Mr. Crocker: Smokey and the Bandit John Wayne. 5) Mr. Monier: Casablanca Humphrey Bogart. 6) Mr. Smith: Westside Story Paul Newman 7) Mr. Barrett: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Katherine Hepburn Junior Advisors 87 88 Juniors Candids 89 GRANTS RA5S DAILY COURIER Rogue River and Cave Junction FOR A RAINY DAY! Earn Up To 6% Dividend On Your Savings When You Save At 1551 Harbeck, Grants Pass, Ore. 90 Advertising SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS left to right, Russell Kauffman, Student Council Representative, Darrell Miller, Sargeant-at-Arms, Lisa Brosseau, Secretary, Susie DeVyldere, Student Council Representative, Joe Krauss, Vice- President, Julie Jenson, President, Madeline Pinios, Denton Scott, Alice Straley, Treasurer, Doug Kraft, Kristi Stillwagon, Student Council Representative, Steve Parmerlee, Student Council Representative. SoDhomores 91 John Britton Lisa Brousseau Larry Buckendahl Steve Byerly Daniel Almond Forest Altland Karyn Axtell Diane Cheney Kathryn Clifford Mark Clouser Tisha Coiner Dave Baratto Bill Bassett Charles Bell Lynsta Davis Barry Davison Suzie DeVyldere Darlena Dick Donald Bell Laurie Borth Lawrence Cain Cathy Connolly Paul Dillion Cavin Berard Paul Bradbury John Campbell Eric Cooke Marty Dusenbury Pamela Betsworth Daune Brittan Robyn Chapen Mark Constable Patty Eterovic 92 Sophomores Photo Not Available Debbie Evans Debbie Fees Janet Ford Bill Hoffman Edna Hohman LaMona Holt Karen Hoskins Cayla Frankin Leonard Friend Jan Gauthier Marie Johnson Michael Jones Scott Kasiah Russell Kauffman Raymond Gregg Don Hall Bill Hart Robert Jackson Heather Kellum John Grice Vicki Hammond Teresa Hart Julie Jensen Doug Kraft Anna Gutierrez Chystal Harrington Steve Hickerson Lori Johnson Joe Krauss Sandy Krauss Barbie Lampkin Wayne Le Comte Bill Lee Sophomores 93 ■ i Photo Not Available Photo Not Available Photo Not Available Photo Not Available Jaci Mitchell Jeannie Nelson Teresa Noah Steve Parmcrlee Westley Pollereno Walter Rauch Steve Shimanek Denise Mock John Nichols Kym Oakley Tony Phillips Liz Randazzo Denton Scott Sam Smart Chris Murphy Denise Nix Michele O'Brien Madeline Pinios Tony Randazzo Jamie Scott David Snyder Dale Lewis Matt Lowenstein Lori Melton Tod Lewis Steven Martin Tim Millie Terri Lindsley Marilyn Mayer Darrel Miller Vince Lombardo Jan McLean Michelle Miller 94 Sophomores Sophomores 95 T h s a 0 n k P s h F 0 0 r m T 0 a r k i e n g A T d i m V e • i T s 0 0 C a r r s e, MTT From left to right: Top row: Mrs. Waterbury Mrs. Hoback Middle row: Mr. Johnston Mr. Davison Bottom row: Mrs. Bryan Miss Gaskill 96 Soph. Advisors I’M • WlBITEi t ji if o m }« erskw 97 BAYLESS AUTO PARTS automotive parts and supplies 605 S.E. 7TH . GRANTS PASS, OREGON 97526 99 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS left to right, Glynis Warner, Secretary’, Don Thornhill, President, Lona Brummett, Sargeant-at-Arms, Darren Scott, Vice-President, Finny Straley, Student Council Representative 100 Freshmen a M' r-HO Pam Bell Ben Boswell Lisa Bnmkhorst Dan Capers John Compton Irene Cay Anita Guay Brent Beraid John Brown Karen Buhler Lia Carroll Delia Davison Nick Gibbons Johnna Harms Chris Blcser Lona Brummett Lawarence Cain David Cochran Rowdy Decker Priscilla Gillespie Sandy Haynie Robbie Eggers Troy Gilmore Sandy Hoffman Allen Eldred Larry Gobel David Hohman Patt ' Fantus Bruce Grogg Marie Holbrook Kelly Franklin Zoelynn Guthrie Ray Holt Freshmen 101 Robert Hoppert Mark Hughes Lota Jackson Cara Kelley Tony Kennedy Nancy Lamkin Dana LcComte Chris Lee Jeannette Lee Sherry Lewis Grant Madsen Larry Mason Tami Mayfield Lori McGuire Debi Milner Amy Nicholson Lanny Oliver Brian Peterson Lisa Powell Robbie McCrakcn Wayne Messier Rhett Nelson Jill Odom Tammi Oliver Ed Podoll Cheryl Proett Brian McClanahan Connie Miller Christi Newton Lisa Oliphant David Paulsen Cory Polloreno Rose Putnam 102 Freshmen Photo Not Available Del Quigley Charles Rose Brad Sauer Randy Shane Alveretta Smith Kathy Stalisworth Jamie Strcbig Elizabeth Randazzo William Russell Dorthy Scaffin Tammy Shaw Mike Smith Todd Stone Leah Summers Sherry Reeves Geneva Ryan Darren Scott Wade Simpson Laurie Sommers Finny Straley Mark Taylor Kelly Van Der Wolf Glynis Warner Charles Whiteiey Don Thornhill Ken Valk Jeff Warner Jami Tromler Jennifer Vaught Jane West Melanie Truelovc Becky Vigil Dan White Freshmen 103 HM Freshmen h A d v 1 s o r s Top Row: Mr. Bailey G Miss Poppino Middle Row: Mr. Goodman G Mr. Branson Bottom Row: Mrs. Blackmore G Mr. Macklin Freshmen 105 106 Candids Candids 107 • Soda Fountain • Souvenirs • Gifts • Sundries Cave Junction, Oregon 592-3101 ® FORD MOCK FORD SALES AND SERVICE WHERE THEY SAY WHAT THEY DO, AND DO WHAT THEY SAY. Congratulations to the class of 78! 913 S.E. SIXTH ST. GRANTS PASS 108 Advertising Spades And The Special Ed The SPADES Club, under the direction of President Susan Noteboom sold raffle tickets, hats and scarves, buttons and held bake sales to raise money for Special Olympics and other sports and social events for Special Ed stu- dents. The SPADES act as special friends and social models for students involved in an alternate high school experience. Club members joined in the fun by helping chaperone at parties and various sports events. The basketball trips to Klamath Falis and Coos Bay, and the track meets to Roseburg and Eugene were great fun. Scott Shelton, Charlene Pope, Bev Lansdown, and Tronda Mulch were particularly active. Picture 1-Spades members, Back row L to R, Dawn Hollis, Anna Gutierrez, Karla Eldred, Tammi Oliver, Nancy Taylor, John Compton. Middle row L to R, Lloyd Harrington, Steve Byerly, Chris Murphy, Annetta Ware, Jamie Scott, Faith Wilson, Susan Noteboom, Beverly Lansdown, Scott Shelton, Charlene Pope, Larry Gobel, Tronda Mulch, Sandy Pope, Diane Murphy. Bottom row L to R, Loran Macklin, Advisor and Barbara Gobel, aide. Missing is Larry Mason. Picture 2- Rod Wagoner, Robin Webb, Betty Lansdown, Sherry Reeves and Bill Breeding get ready for a Jump ball during a practice session for the Special Ed Olympics Basketball team. Tim Miille and Leonard Friend are the two players in the center. Picture 3- Sherry Reeves practicing her spin. Picture 4- Scott Shelton, head coach for the Special Ed Basketball team gets ready for the final play in Eugene. 110 Spades Special Ed Picture 1- Members of the Special Ed. Back row L to R, Bill Breeding, Robin Webb, Albert Wisdom, Tim Mi ill e, Rod Wagoner, Mark Taylor. Front row from L to R, Loran Macklin, Special Ed teacher, Betty Lansdown. Missing are Sherry Reeves, and Leonard Friend. Picture 2- Betty Lansdown and Mr. Macklin take time from the Special Ed Track Olympics to loosen up a bit. Picture 3-Albert Wisdom placed first in the 50 yard dash at the Special Ed Olympics. Picture 4- Mark Taylor, lower left, placed a 3rd and Tim Miille, third from lower left, placed a 2nd in the 400 meter race in Eugene. Picture 5- Special Ed Track Team shows off all their medals after competing in the Special Ed Olympics. Back row L to R, Tim Miille, Albert Wisdom, Scott Shelton, Jamie Scott. Front row L to R, Mr. Macklin, Sherrie Reeves, Betty Lansdown, Mark Taylor, Rod Wagoner. Special Ed 111 The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a national youth organization dedicated to the understanding of marketing and retailing principles. Classes, helps students become aware of various aspects of owning and operating a retail business. The Advisor, Mrs. Waterbury weni to Eugene to attend the DECA skills contest, where students dem onstrate their skills. The student store was opened the last week of November, operating for experi- ence selling items for the cafete- ria. Then in February the store be- gan selling items for a profit. Pic- tures, L to R; Suzie DeVyldere, Cindy Davis, Kathy Shephard, Julie Jenson, Keith Armstead, Mrs Waterbury, Karen Hoskins, Susan Noteboom, Kirk Lemley, Crystal Angelini, Duke Jackson. Not Pic- tured, Mary McDowell, Lynn Hirst, Karen Chaffe, Betsy Eggers, Roger Lee, Kathy Kerbo, Tammy Love. All these members were very en- thusiastic through the year. The Lettermen's Club consists of boys who have lettered in a varsity sport throughout the year. Lettermen Members Back L to R: Gary Ellis, Kirk Lemley, Don Thornhill, Denton Scott, Duke Jackson, Charles Bell, John Buckendahl, Dennis Kennedy. Front L to R: Dan O'Brien, ad- visor Ken Lathen, Greg Saffer, Bill Thornhill. 112 DECA-Lettermen This was Mr. Bailey's first year as FFA advisor at I.V. Before taking this job he was General Office Manager at a Simmental Ranch in Canada. Mr. Bailey had a previous teaching job in Anderson, California where he taught for 5 years. He be- came a great credit to the Ag. De- partment. Mr. Bailey will be leaving I.V. to go back to Anderson, Cali- forna. He is planning to go into Construction and Real Estate. Future Farmers Of America Throughout the year the FFA members helped out people in the community through various activities. They pruned fruit trees for several citizens and they sold a big variety of garden plants. The FFA's newest project was mak- ing bus sheds for school kids waiting for the buses. The big event of the year was the annual FFA Banquet in which the State President, Eric Etzel, opened the ceremonies. The FFA has alot of plans for the summer. They will be attending many rodeos around the county and setting up fund raisers, The FFA of Illinois Valley was very active through- out the 77-78 school year and they intend to be very active in the future. Office Holders Advisor-Bill Bailey President-Ewing Betties V-Pres-John Brownell Secretary-Tim Andrade Treasurer-Glen Joseph Reporter-Kat Clifford Sentinel-Waiter Rauch Center pic Back L to R: Allen Eldred, Charles Whitely, Mike Smith, Glen Joseph, Carl Groth, David Hohman. Middle Mr. Bailey. FrontL to R: John Compton, Ewing Betties, Bob Hickerson, John Brownell, Walter Rauch, Scott VanDerGrift. Bottom Pic First year FFA members with their finished bus shed. F.F.A. 113 DELI PIZZAS • SANDWICHES • SALADS COMPLETE DELI BAR Beer-Wine-Soft Drinks OlO fASMIONIO SMOK'D SAUSAGI MAO' LOCALLY ,249N.Rdvwl. Hwy Cawict.-Ph.503-592 35S6 114 Advertising Art Club 1977-78 GAA 1977-1978 The Art club is a small group of high school artists who produce for the community, the school, and themselves. Our first project of the year was the Halloween Mask Sale. We raised money by making, painting, and selling paper mache masks for children. We also con- structed the backdrop for the Homecoming Dance- a ten foot tall painted owl. Spring Semester began with an art show and pottery sale, both of which were very success- ful. Our last big event of the '77-’78 school year was the annual Illinois Valley Student Art Fair which drew nearly six hundred entrees from grades one through twelve. This years GAA members were very active in money making. Their main goals were to make enough money for letters, pins, and funds so there could be a GAA camping trip. The money was received but due to various dif- ficulties the trip was cancelled. The girls' biggest event for the coming year is to enter a GAA float for Homecoming, and to get more girls involved in sports. Office holders are: Pres. - Lore Mayfield, also chosen as out- standing GAA member. Vice-Pres. - Jennifer Krauss. Secretary-Becky Filloon Sgt. at Arms - Nancy Reynolds. 115 From the day I started on the newspaper as editor, things were pretty hairy . With funds and staff being practically nonexistent, the results were bound to be doomed. We experimented and copied other newspapers, were confused and re- jected, and had a hard time getting started, but all in all, success was gained in the end. Now a class of fifteen with one part-time typist, we've made the Cougar Echo something to interest and entertain everyone, at least part of the time . . . Bonnie Miller Editor, Cougar Echo The Journalism class pictured at right, from left to right. Advisor, Jay Monier, Lisa Brunkhorst, Ken Swearingen, Bonnie Miller, Shelby Farmer, Kathy Kerbo, Keith Armstead, Mike Modrich, Bill Basset, Susie Blesser, Kevin Proett, Gary Ellis, Vicki Joseph, Johnna Harms. 116 Journalism Spanish Club Top L to R: Colleen Gaskill (ad- visor), Chris Murphy, Brandy Thompson, Bottom Karen Luerding, Joy Bell, Ping Pong Club Ping Pong Members Back L to R: John Bradbury, Dan Davis, Keith Wiese, Paul Bradbury, Greg St, George, Ed Podoll. Middle Ellen Vestal (advisor), Charles Bell, Front Scott Rigsby. Spanish-Ping Pong 117 1977-1978 Honor Society Back row 1. to r. Lore Mayfield, Dan O'Brien, and Mike Roberts. Middle row 1. to r. Karla Eldred Dinki Trout, Brett Kirschenman, Terry Taylor, Steve Patterson, Ken Cochran, Chuck Wiese, Brandy Thompson, Joy Bell, Karen Luerding, Rick Pinson, and Cindy Gould. Front row 1. to r. Advisor Mrs. Riggan, Robin Brummett, Susan Meyer, Debbie Berry, Shelby Farmer, Bonnie Miller, and Suzie Bleser. 1977-1978 Girl’s State Suzie and Karen attended a Girl's State convention at Williamette. This was made possible with the help of the Women's Auxiliary. The faculty and the counseling department nominated five girls for Girl's State. The five girls that were nominated were Cindy Gould, Suzie Bleser, Karen Luerding, Brandy Thompson, and Joy Bell. Suzie and Karen will take the trip to Willamette. 1977-1978 Boy’s State With the help of the American Legion, four boys from our school will be attending a convention in Monmouth to learn more about the state government and the way it is run. Boys from all over Oregon will be attending this convention. The four boys that will be representing our school will be Rick Pinson, Brett Kirschenman, Ewing Betties, and Terry Taylor. ROBERTS BODY SHOP Auto Body Repairing Painting To Factory Specifications Specialists in Auto Painting Over 13 Years Experience Free Estimates Auto Glass Installed 23550 Redwood Hwy. - Kirby Located 3 4 Mi. No. Of Kirby On Hwy. 198 Advertising 119 The forestry class is a two hour block class that is held 7th and 8th period. As for money making projects, they cut and sold cords of wood, cut poles to sell, and sponsored the Harlem Clowns to come to our school. Out of the money earned from the clowns, they gave $250 to the Senior Citizen group here in Cave Junction. The class attended two career days held at Rouge Community College, went on a tree planting trip, and also a tree identifica- tion trip with the local forestry service. AMALGATED FORESTERS: left to right, William Holt, Mr. Hurt, Mr. Brown (both are advisors) David Seltzer, Kevin Modrich, Tim Andrade, Mark Constable, Marty Miller, Randy Melton, Albert Wisdom, Jim Eaton, Sandy Pope, John Bearisto, Faith Wilson, Derwin Decker ' 11 and all they had a very suc- c sful year and hope to offer this class next year. -v ✓- 5 K This year’s Ski Club started the year with a great amount of en- thusiasm and were able to carry it on through the year. Their main fund raiser was selling corndogs. These were sold piping hot during football games and also in Grants Pass. This money was used to finance trips which included three trips to Mt. Ashland. Out of the 30 some people origi- nally interested in skiing, only 15 participated. Back row: Suzie Bleser, Brenda Steward, Amy Nichol- son, Michele Miller, Larae Settle, Ronda Davison, Margie Eterovic, Marty Dusenbury, Doug Kraft, Mr. Davison (advisor) Front row: Mark Constable, Eric Cooke, Wade Simpson, Terry Taylor, Joe Stocking, Chris Bleser, Kevin Modrich, Steve Martin, Joe Krauss Most of the members of the ski club were unable to ski, but with a little encouragement, and coordination, they were able to Back row, left to right, Kim Oakley, Scott Kasiah, Russel Kauffman, Front row: Miss Gaskill, Karen Luerding, Eric Cooke, Barb Underwood, Joy Bell, Tony Randazzo, Mr. Johnston, Not Pictured: Lawerance Cain Back row, left to right, Cindy Gould, Ken Cochran, Terry Taylor, Kerby Phillips, Mike Roberts, Eric Cooke, Ewing Beetles, Rick Pinson, front row: Brandy Thompson, Alice Straley, Mr. Davison and Mr. Smith (both are advisors) Barb Underwood, Suzie Bleser. Not Pictured: Ralph Jenny, Kevin Dunlap I.V. Scholars Show-Off Talent High-Q Who did not take Hamlets advice when he said, Get thee to a Nunnery? What year did Columbus land in America? Which presidents wife smoked a com cob pipe? Can you answer one, or all of these questions? I know a group who can. . . This year a group of kids, with the help of advisor Jim Johnston, was able to represent our school and participate in a new activity called High-Q. High-Q is an intraschool activity derived by the television game show, College Bowl. A High-Q team is made up of four students who must be a mental wizard. When a question is asked they usually have up to five seconds to answer it, which makes it a very fast game. Good luck to next years team. Mathletes For most students here at Illinois Valley, the day ends at 3s05 when the bell rings. The books are closed and not opened again until 8:20 the following morning. This is true for most students, most . . A group of math students partici- pated in an extra-curricular activ- ity called mathletes. The team left at 7:00 sometimes to partici- pate in this. Each team consists of three seniors and three juniors who compete in everything from Algebra 1 to Trigonometry. H igh -Q Mathletes 121 Yearbook Staff Editor: Debbie Berry Advisor: Ellen Vestal Assist. Editor: Chris Fox Bus. Man. Joy Bergstrom Picture 1: Kick what? Picture 2s Oh, Kick Miss Vestal! Pic- ture 3 L to R: Ann Vaught, Joy Bergstrom, Ellen Vestal, Karen Luerding, Debbie Berry, Chris Fox, Karla Eldred, Lauana Oliver, Barbara Underwood, Laura Jane Fillman, Cindy Gould, and Shellie Mason. 122 Yearbook Staff Our Photographers This page has been set aside to thank the photographers who helped us put this year- book together. Without the help of the follow- ing people this yearbook would be much smaller. Our Thanks to: Dale O'Keefe, O'Brien, Oregon Moderne Studio, Springfield, Oregon Students: John Bradbury - Dan Davis Steve Patterson - Charlie Wiese John Bearisto - Dwayne Sorenson - Wrestling Suzy DeVyldere - Track and Field Above left is Charles Wiese, who contributed his time and experience by taking photos mainly of Cross Country and Track. Pictured above right is Steve Patterson, who gave so much of his time taking photos of Football, Basketball and candids. Pictured at left is Dan Davis. Dan helped the yearbook class by taking candids, photos for ads and working in the dark room. Pictured below is John Bradbury. Without John's help and dedication our yearbook would have been in desperate trouble. During the second semester John stepped in to help the class out. He ended up working countless hours during school and afterschool in order to help get the layouts finished. 124 Graduation In spite of the difficulties the seniors had concern- ing P. I. 's and compenti- cies, all were able to participate in the ritual ceremony called gradu- ation. Pictured at the far left is validictorian Lore Mayfield as she addresses the audience with her speech concerning goals and the future. At the immediate left is the Senior class president Scott Shelton as he speaks about the class and their achievements. Graduation 125 Mike Robert’s Salutatorian Letter Dear Sirs (Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education and Administration): I had planned to give a salutatory address in defense of your position on not letting those people who had not qualified to graduate, parti- cipate in the graduation ceremony. Because of your decision to allow them to participate in the ceremony, I can no longer support your position. Furthermore, I feel that to partici- pate would compromise my integrity. For these reasons, I would like Mr. Robertson to read this letter during graduation in lieu of me giving my speech. I feel that this action set several precedents and all of them bad. First, the sliding level of education has been allowed to continue its plunge toward lower standards. Secondly, we have allowed a minority to decide what our educational standards will be. Finally, we are teaching a philosophy of irresponsibility. By this action, we are saying that if you don't make it we'll help you through. We can see the results of such decisions everywhere. Today, the welfare check has replaced hard work and the striving capitalist, who was trying to make a better life for himself. I think that we should take a look back into the 17th century and consider the rule of Louis XIV, King of France. Louis had a problem, because in feudal France all nobility did what they wanted to and not what the King told them. To remedy this problem, Louis established a bureaucracy. He handed out titles of nobility to anyone who could afford one. This made nobility seem cheap and just to be sure that it stayed that way, he kept all the noblemen busy with useless ceremony. It is easy to see the parallel between Louis' plan and the decision made here. Because of the reasons I have put forth and after much thought, I have decided to request that my diploma be sent to my home. I hope the people that hear this letter will ap- preciate the problem and act accordingly. Salutatorian, Mike Roberts Mike Roberts, IVHS Salutatorian of this years 1978 graduating class, elected to not participate in the grad- uation ceremony,- Roberts refusal to take part in the graduation ceremony stemmed from a district decision to let all seniors walk , regardless of whether they had completed all requirements for graduation. Earlier in the year, the decision not to allow seniors to walk unless they had completed all graduation requirements was made, but all seniors walked. Top Picture: Principal Roy Robertson was asked by Mike Roberts if he would read his speech. Bottom Picture: Following the speech was an instant standing ovation by the graduating seniors and the interested audience. 126 Graduation 1 11 N£. SIXTH ST QSANTS PA jOROjC kittle — FOR ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTION NEEDS — “Southern Oregon’s Finest” CONGRATULATIONS! 1978 SENIOR CLASS see 1601 N.E. 6th Grants Pass Oregon — 479-5347 Advertising 127 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE G o[cLzn zStoi£ EVERYTHING TO WEAR FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY CLASS OF '78! 311 S.E. 6th Street- Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 PUT A LITTLE SOMETHING AWAY JCF Since 1909 JACKSON COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OFFICES: GRANTS PASS, OREGON MEDFORD, OREGON ASHLAND, OREGON JACKSONVILLE, OREGON Davisons Ready Mix 531 S.E. Mill - Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 128 Advertising cmasulk. rty may DODGE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH COLT DODGE TRUCKS MOTOR HOMES for Dependable cars and service-call on the Dodge Boys The Village Square 1330 N.W. 6th Street Grants Pass, Ore. 97526 (503)476-9708 Helen A. Palmer Helen C. Palmer Complete Machine Shop Service Engine Rebuilding UNITED ENGINE PARTS INC McIntyre Craig (Mac) (Jim) Automotive Parts . Garage . Tuneups Phones (Area 503) Bus. 476-6825 Home 476-4308 113 S.W. M Street Grants Pass, Ore. 97526 Advertising 129 Since 1922 JOSEPH DZIERBICKI Manager UNITED FINANCE CO. 1455 N.E. 6th, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone 476-6801 MANY BRANDS TO CHOOSE FROM TIRES BATTERIES WHEELS Les Schwab More-Mile Retreading Over 70 Locations Oregon- Washington- Idaho “WHERE TO BUY” 1694 NW 6th 479-2671 JMC A SANbWMCH ShCP he e made bo bAU-Y S7fe Ttf? 6RAATT3 PASS Harry Me Farland INTERSTATE 5 TEXACO Complete Automotive Service Automotive Refrigeration (503) 476-1231 124 N. E. Morgan Lane ORANTS PASS. OR S7S2S 130 Advertising DEPARTMENT STOKE “A great store in a great country” Grants Pass Shopping Center GRANTS MASS. OREGON 97S26 FIND US FAST IN THE. Yellow Pages 224 S.W. G GRANTS PASS, OREGON 97526 GRANTS PASS Shoppi ng Cento THE DEPARTMENT 5TW?C i WiTrt A O F£KGNC£ ? S.E. (tti.StrarC Advertising 131 SMITHSON’S JEWELRY Engagement Wedding Sets Promise Rings Watches Repair Work Creative Designing 233 S.W. “G” Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 COPELAND LUMBER YARDS INC. LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS Phone: (503) 476-3413 110 S.W. 4th Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 4 % 5S2U IJl (iftutttfbs 229 S.W. G” Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Phone 479-9342 Flo«ei Skop U9 3.W. SWEET DOWNTOWN eMiXS PAtxO 132 Advertising SPORTING GOODS Guns-Ammunition Camping Supplies Athletic Goods Fishing Tackle Guide Service Licenses Baits - Lures Ski Equipment Rental 775 S. E. 6th St. Grants Pass, Ore. 97526 Ph. 476-3362 Home of Fine Fishing Tackle Since 1933 TREEHOUSE MURSERY FLORIST cm � 9 JONCT Ov „ Cf',f bou +aoy HOSKiHS MS. 5� lA-a4ff7 NBOW S' Bwwboo Hi6HWAy, nlt oh TOO €.W - tn 7H€ -Placf . ■� SH0P Advertising 133 ffl Litton GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS Robert F. Morrison Manager Administration 1001 Redwood Highway Spur, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Telephone 503 479-7541 • Dexter • Daniel Greene • Buster Brown • Footworks • Life Stride • Air Step • OSAGA a k 210 S.W. 6th GRANTS PASS, OREGON PHONE 479-4432 217 S. W. SIXTH STREET GRANTS PASS, OREGON 97J 134 Advertising rJ'ir Jvm Family Restaurant 7 days a week 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. • summer 7 a.m. -9 p.m.- regularly Phone 479-5844 Grants Pass Shopping Center Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 F W CLOTHING SPORTING GOODS Ready to W ear Sewing Notions F abrics Ph. 592-3756 201 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR. Shoes Sporting Goods New S Used Guns Owners WAYNE S FRANCES SWEARINGEN CAVES BUILDING SUPPLIES 103 Redwood Highway Cave Junction. Oregon 97523 THE vAum SENTRY HARDWARE GLIDDEN PAINTS JACUZZI PUMPS eiMUT Asm . .. IAND 223 No. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, Ore. 97523 Ph. 592-3355 592-4165 Business (503) 592-3156 Residence (503) 592-2777 Advertising 135 927 S.E. 7lh. ST. GRANTS PASS. OR 97526 PHONE 479-7624 'SALES AND , SEE VIC t ±c believe it ... JAGUAR BWCK OCMMOftIUF me, CAOKIAC TWUHPH ftwriAC 2JWJ� ueyuwO Bartle-McI ee 201 N6. Equitable . Savings IS people. GRANTS PASS OFFICE 301 N.E. SEVENTH P.O. BOX 1446 GRANTS PASS, OR 97526 (503) 479-3376 Robert Conrad Branch Manager Best Western RIVERSIDE AND RESTAURANT. INC. • On the Banks or the Famous rogue River • P.O. Box 1128 971 S.E. Sixth Street PH. (003) 476-6873 GRANTS PASS. ORE. 97S26 136 Advertising SW ju McT ARTCRAFT CAMERA SHOP 227 S.E. 6th St. . Grants Pass, Ore. 97526 Gordon A. 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Korns c J CAvejWN CAVE 3 JHCTICN 8 DWOOO HICiHWAY' CAve JWKlioN, 0W60N the yamkn AM J 6nmt3 fix. 5 7 6 6+rte 146 Patrons FORD Compliments of MOCK FORD Redwood Highway CAVE1 NOTION c e on me Mwsic Center RECORDS- TAPES - INSTRUMENTS STEREO E UiPnENT (Ajisien Plcaa. Rcdix cod fj hiooy ED STRALEY’S FI OOP - Wall THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW Floor Coverings since isso B1Cj£LDW -ALEXANDER SMITH CjAU-AwAT- MNNIM TON MANY OTHSXS 532-2413 00. 5. fcdumd • Advertisement 147 Crossroads uc gut nothing cm my mind, nothing -h r-emember) nothiry tt fo grt j tut got nothing tv regret... But Pm all -tied up on '-the inside. t no one KnouiS Justuohad fie got And Know thad on the outside, what used -to te} Pm net —-------- anymore. Joul Knoio —tut heard about people die me, but neuer made the connection. Jpey wa K one toad to set them free and fmdthty'ue j°ne wrong directum • . • fhrf theres r o needfor -turning 6acP — 'cause a roads tad to cohere stand . And believe ! coat K hem cU , no maJttr what mag hoot planned . who was ? Can gouc sti feet i ? , ccun goaheal it ? Then lag u our hands upon mt now, and cast this dart ness from mtf sou • You. alone ecu) ght nuy wag —gou. cdone Cam mate me whole--------------once again. Can ijou- remember , Can you. f ind mg pain IVeie uxUHM both sides of eutrg street, through all Kinds of UjincUj weather. But that was neuer our defeat, as tmg as cue could woJP together . . So -there's no need for turning bacX 'cause all roads ecu! to where ux stand. And be ieue Lott! uoclIK them cull-------- no matter what ux may haoc planned. —bon McLean — 148 Farewell