Illiopolis High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Illiopolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1960 volume:

-mSrv ■- A.- r -- THE PIRATE LOG PUBLISHED BY THE YEARBOOK STAFF OF ILLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL ILLIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS TABLE OF CONTENTS f I ADMINISTRATION IL SENIORS III. CLASSES IV. ACTIVITIES V. ATHLETICS DEDICATION DEDICATED . . . to the residents of the Illiopolis School District. We dedicate this, our yearbook, to yon, in hope that we can repay you in one small tray for the great service you have done us and the wonderful unwavering support you have given to all school activities. SPECIAL THANKS A e wish to give special thanks to the athletes of the past and present. Without these bo s there would be no athletic program. A school without any sports has students without spirit and morale. So for the spirit and1 morale you have conti’ibuted to our school and for the enjoyment you have given us—we pay tribute to you the athletes! We give our very special thanks to Mrs. CIok who has assisted us in makng this yearbook possible. This page sponsored by: ROSS' SUPER MARKET. Illiopolis ADMINISTRATION G. Gaylcr Boettcher, B.S.. M S. Illinois State Normal University Principal Social Studies Mrs. Jeanette W. Zeller. A.B. Eureka College School Secretary Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education Treasurer District 12 Lester Miller, B. of Ed.. M S. Eastern Illinois State College University of Illinois BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Elvin Hemp, Mr. Kent Roberts, Mr. William Peters, Mr. James Kent, Mr. Robert Ed McDermott, Mr. Lester Miller, Mr. Bob Richards, Mr. Sidney Cline G. Gayler Boettcher, B. S., M. S. Illinois State Normal University Social Science Assistant Principal Miss Glbria Cario, B. S. State University bf New York Concordia Teachers’ College Girls P. E. Mrs. Wilma Cline, B of B. E. Illinois State Normal University English, Reading Mrs. Jalee Cox, B. S. in Ed. Eastern Illinbis University Business Education Richard K Cruise, B. M. Ed. Millikin University Music Mrs. Marion Febus, B. S. Millikin University Home Economics Lawrence Gardner, B. S. University of Illinois Agriculture and Biology Tony Licocci, B. S. Illinois State Normal University P. E., Industrial Arts, Health and Safety Miss Magda Osterhuber, M. F. A. Springfield Junior College Webster College State University of Iowa English, German Maurice Shanholtzer, B. S. Eastern Illinois University Science and Math. COOKS Mrs. M. Blakeman Mrs. G. Utz Mrs. K. Easton Mrs. H. Bliler JANITORS janitor Archie Cobk Tom Wilson Frank Daubs BUS DRIVERS t Kenney Stewart Frank Daubs Archie Cook Jake Sattley — VICE PRESIDENT Bli Sharon Diane Patterson Scholarship Award, 1' Girls’ State, 3; Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 3; G. A. A., 1-4; Presi- dent, 3; Vice President, 4; All Star, 3-4; F. II. A., 1-4; Vice President Recreation, '1 Parliamentarian, 3; Presi- dent, 4; Librarian, 1-3; Class Secretary, 1-3; Class Vice President, 4; Student Council Vice President, 4; Sales Manager of Pirate Log, 4; Homecoming Queen, 4. PRESIDENT William Joseph Sturm Boys’ State, 3; Boys’ Chorus, 1, 3, 4; Mixed Chor- us, 1, 3, 4; Football 1-4; Basketball, 1-4; Honorary Co-Captain, 4; Track 1-4; Baseball, 1-2; Lettermon’s Club, 2-4; Vice president, 4; Student Council. 1 ; Class President, 4; Literary Edi- tor of Pirate Log, 4; Home- coming King Candidate, 4. This page sponsored by: HUBBARD STUDIOS, Decatur Visitation B.V.M, Church, Father McGrath SECRETARY T , ■■•Sally Warner McDonald Salutatorian, 4; Scholar- ship Award, 1 4; Betty Crocker Homemaking Award, 4; Jr.-Sr. Class Play 3-4; Band, 1-4; Librarian, 3; Vice-President, 4; Gilds’ Chorus, 1-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-4; G. A. A., 1-4 ; Re rotary 3; Treasurer, 4; All Star, 3- 4; F. F. A.. 1-4; Vice Pres. Public Relations, 3; Secre- tary, 4; Librarian, 2-3: Class Treasurer, 1; Class Secretary, 4; Class Editor of Pirate Log, 4: Homecom- ing Queen Candidate, 4. STUDENT COUNCIL REP. Bob l)unn Footbal, 1-4; Co-Capt da, 3-4; All State Honors, 4; Basketball, 1; Track, 1-2; Lettennen’s Club, 1-4; Pres- ident, 3-4; Student Council Representative, 4; Student Council President, 4; Soc.a! Editor of Pirate Log, 4; Homecoming King, 4. TREASURER Carolyn Sue Dunn Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 2-4; Mixed Chorus, 2; Cheerleader, 3-4; Captain, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2,4: F. H. A., 1-4; Historian, 2; Librarian, 2-4; Class Treas- urer, 2-4; Ass’t Editor of Pi- rate Log, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate, 4. Lee Allen Girls’ Chorus, 4 G. A. A., 1- 4; F. H. A. 1-4; Future Nurses, 3-4; Mt. Pulaski High, 1-2; Kewanee High, 2- 4; llliopolis, 4. Janice Jean Booker Ji;.-Sr. Play, 3; Band, 1-4; ijfbrdrian, 2; Seeue-tary - Treasurer, 4; Girls’ Chorus, 1- 4; lllixcd Chorus, 1-4;; All SStatei OHorus, 4; Majorette 2- 4; G. A. A., 1-4; Treasur- er, 3; President, 4; All Star, 3; F. H. A., 1-4; Photo grapher, 2; Historian, 3; Treasurer, 4; Librarian, 1-4; Art Editor of Pirate Log, 4; Homecoming Queen Candi- date, 4. Gerald Lee Dunham Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 1,3; 4; Band, 1-4; Property Man- ager, 1; Reporter, 2; Presi- dent, 4; Boys’ Chorus, 1-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-4; All State Chorus, 4; Manager of Foot- ball, 1-3; Manager for Bas- ketball, 1-3; Manager for Track, 1-2; Student Council Representative, 3; Student Council, 3; Librarian, 1-3. Patricia Arline Doty Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Girls’ Chorus, 1-4; G. A. A., 1-3; F. H. A. 1 -4; Librariam, 1-3 s '4 il I Sandra Leo Ervin T Peggy Sue Drabing Scholarship Award, 1-4; Band, 1-3; Girls’ Chorus, 1- 3; Mixed Chorus, 1-3; Maj- orette, 1-2; Drum Majorette 3:0. A. A„ 1-2; F. H. A, 1-3; Projects Chairman, 2; Treasurer, 3; Librarian, 1 -4. Valedictorian, 4; Scholar- ship Award, 1-4; D. A. U., 4; Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 3-4; Band, 1-4; Treasurer, 1; Li- brarian, 2; Vice Presiden1’, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 1-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-4; All State Chor- us, 4; Majorette, 2-4; G. A. A., 1-4; Points Chairman., 4; F. H. A, 1-4; Secretary, 3; Vice President, 4; Section Vice President of Projects, 4: Librarian. 1 -2; Class Vice President, 1-2: Secretary' of Student Council. 1-2; Editor of Pirate I,oar, 4: Home'-oni- ing Queen Candidate, 3-4. £ X, I Paul Roger Ford Scholarship Award, 1-2: Band, 1-4; Boys’ Chorus. 1 1 Mixed1 Chorus, 1-4: All Stn'c Chorus, 4; Track, 1, 2 4: Lettenoen’s Club. 2-4; Class Vice President. 3; Student Council, 3; Business Mana- ger of Pirate Log. 4. Robert Carl Gipson Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 4; Boys’ Chorus, 1-2; Football, 1-3; Basketball, 1-4; Track, 1-4; BasebaU, 1, 2, 4; Letter- men’s Club, 1-4; Librarian, 1-2. 1 Gayle Griesheim Jr.-Sr. Class Play, 3; Band, 1-4; Girls’ Cliorus, 1-4 Mixed Chorus, 1-4; G. A. A, 1-4; All Star, 3; F. H. A., 1-4; Librarian, 1-4. I ■William Blaxton Howard Scholarship Award, 1, 2, 4; Boys’ Chorus, 4; F. F. A. 1-4; Treasurer, 2; President 4. James Carl Meister Boys’ Chorus, 2-3; Mixed Chorus, 2-3; Football, 1-4; Basketball, 1-3; Baseball, 1- 2; Leltermeu’s Club, 1-4; Sports Editor of Pirate Log-, Linwood Lee Lyon Boys’ Chorus, 3-4: Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Football, 1-4: Co-Captain, 4; Basketball, 1-4; Track, 1-4; Baseball, 1, 2, 4; Lettermen’s dub, 1-4; Librarian, 2-4; Homecoming King Candidate, 3-4. Wendell Archie Ramsey J r.-Sr. Class Play, 3; Band 1- 4; Property Manager, 2-4; Vice President, 4; Beys’ Chorus, 1-4; Mixed Chorus, 2- 4; Football, 1; Basketball, 1; Drum Major, 3-4; Librar- ian, 1-4. William Francis Reeder Boys’ Chorus, 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Football, 2-4; Basketball, 2-4; Honorary Co-Captain, 4; Track, 2-3; Baseball, 2, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2-4; Librarian, 2-4; Homecoming King Candi- date, 3-4. CLASS POEM Lislon one and all to the call Of the class that had a ball; The class of 1%0, Whose members were mighty thrifty. Bill, the mighty track star, Always ran, but never got far; A loyal llliopolis resident, He made a tine class president. Sharon was oar bright-eyed Queen; man, she really dug the scene, many honors she did win, And she’ll win more with that grin. There was a gal named “Sal” She proved to lie quite a pal. Her name was Hiss LI leu in the play, Boy, she was a star that day. Sue, the Senior Class flirt, 'She was small, but not a squirt; At cheerleading she did excel, And in everything else did quite well. Bob Dunn, who was far from shy, Lrom every room you could hear his cry in the blue “Merc” he could be found, Heading for the neighboring town. Quietness prevailed around Lee, But yet she coud be found in the yellow Clievie. She did a. lot of going around, With Patty in this great big town. Jan was the artist of the crew, A lot of pictures she beautifully drew. She always had fun on a date, And will probably choose Mark as her mate. Patty was the worker of the crew, A wise girl that we all knew. A lot of fun she’ll have we know, Working very hard at the Tllio. Peggy was the brains of the group, No one can say she was a “stupe”. She could lie found in her little black Ohevie, Buzzing around—always quite busy. Gerald was the music maker, Actor, singer, drummer, laker. On occasions was M. C. Jus ambition—a singer to be. Our valedictorian was Sandy. Boy, was slic a dandy. Winner of the 1 . A. K. No question—she’ll go far. Paul was the studious type, (He uttered not many a gripe. Many affectionately called him “Bones’ Around Decatur was where Bones roamed A, boy named Gipson was the class clown, ills hangout wasn’t in this town. He was noted tor his hair style until he got it cut; Every one will agree— he was a lovable little nut. At the Wedge her father owned, Gayle worked and also groaned, flier steady boy-friend’s name was Al, What about him' Wow-Wow! Bill Howard was the shy one, But don’t you worry, he had fun. His pleasures were his car and fanning; To tmd him in trouble would be quite alarming. Liinwood Liyon wras the ladies’ man; At basketball he was quite a hand. Called signals on the football team, Sports wise he was on the beam! Jim Meister, better known as “Mouse”, To teachers was quite a louse. Often found in his f’ord mouse-trap, Where many a girl did give him a slap. Archie Kainsey led the band, At roller-skating he was grand. In the chorus he did sing bass, Some considered him an electric ace. Next on the list is “Ivoot”, who didn’t give a hoot; But we all knew he was on the ball, And well liked by all. Lewis was a quiet fellow'; You never, never heard him bellow'. He was the red-head of our bunch; (He’ll be a success I have a hunch. There wras John Wilson who knew the ropes; He never messed around with dopes. He could be found directly on par, In his pretty little orange car. Chief cook and bottle-washer CLASS WILL We the Senior Class of I960, being in our ignorant state of mind, do declare this to be our last will and testament. We, the Senior Class, will to the Junior Class our ability to get wliite caps and gowns for graduation. We, the Senior Class, will to the Sophomorel Class our warm jackets, in ease the heating system fails again. We, the Senior Class, will to the Freshman Class our knowledge. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Boettcher his termite infested room. We, the Senior Class, will to Miss Cario a P. E. Class who is able to tumble. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Cline a better English class than we were. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Cox a speech course in hopes that she improves her speech. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Cruise our beaten and battered instruments. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Febus new tables for her department. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Zeller two more hands. We. the Senior Class, null to Miss Osterlmber our ability to get to class on time. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. S'hanholtzer our ability to make hydrogen sulfide and keep it. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Gardner black hair. We, the 'Senior Class, will to Cbacli Licocci a Drivers’ Training Clar. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Miller the School Board in hopes that he can get more out of them than we did. To the School Board, we leave. And last, but not least, we will our most valuable possessions. I, Sally McDonald, do will to Juanita Hughes my ability to never get sick before a Jr.-Sr. play. We, Sue Dunn and Sharon Patterson, will Marsha. Layton, Mary Meister, SQiaryn Kent and Kathy Murphy peace and quiet now that we’re leaving. (It was fun though, wasn’t it?) i, Gerald Dunham, will my ability to keep out of the office to Joe Lamb. T, Gerald Dunham, will to Butch Lyon the ability to be able to press 50 lbs. without falling down. I, Sue Dunn, will Lillian Anderson, the ability to get in ray gym suit with the hopes that Patty Doty hasn’t taken it up. 1, Sandy Ervin, will Ann Kitson my apron at Williams’ in hopes ishe keeps it cleaner than I did. I, Paul Ford will msy ability to get along with most teachers to Larry Hall. T, Paul Ford, will to Bryce Dunn my old Ag. Book, if I’ve got one. I, Bob Gipson, will to Lee Dunn one very used beer can, in hopes that he can find some- thing- to do with it. We, Jan Booker and Sandy Ervin, will to Mlark Polk and Bonnie Bober the ability to hate Buffalo girls as much as we do. T, Lewis I ndewood, will to my brother my red hair. I, Archie Ramsey, will Eric Smith my ability to roller skate. 1, Bill Sturm, being in a terrible state of mind as usual, will to Komi}’ Stahl file ability to score 2,000 points in basketball next year. I, Bill Sturm, will to Richard Ruling my short hair, and hope that he takes good care of it. I, Bill Howard, will my height to David Huilinger. j Bii] Howard, will to Ronnie Grossman my ability to get along with the study hall loaehers. I Linwood Lyon, leave to Johnny Evans Mr. Boettcher’s glasses, hoping he can make the lenses fit (he rims he wore all last winter. 1 Rallv McDonald, will to Barbara Purvianee my ability to be friends with Marsha 1 «ay ton. I, Peggy Drabing, will to Ellen Dale, the teclmiques that I use to stay out of trouble in. class, since I know she needs them. too. I, Patty Doty, will my ability to go with .other girls’ boyfriends to Edith Koontz—for instance. I, Sharon Patterson, will to Juanita Hughes a slightly used and battered gym suit as a spare when she loses hers (which is quite often). I, Lee Allen, will to Reba Moore my good posture. I, Peggy Drabing, will to Barbara Ward,all the fun that I’ve had at music. I, John Wilson, will to Terry Blakeman the ability to stay out of trouble with most teachers ftaid to get homework done without taking books home. I, Linwood Lyon, hereby null to Gany Whitehead a slightly used nose-guard which is ending its third season in the boys dressing room. I, Aid lie Riamsey, will my ability to smoke in front of my parents at any time to Jim Barfield. I, Reeder, will to Gary Whitehead, a starting position on the football team. T, Jan Booker, will to Sliarvn Kent the “time” I spent on posters so that she might “catch up” I, Jim Mcaster, will to Terry McMahan my ability to get along with teachers, in hopes (hat lie does a better job than I did. I, Gayle Griesheim, will to George Roberts the ability to be able to dimb the Alpine Mountains in his Swiss costume. 1, Patty Doty, will my ability to go with Carrot to any girl who tliinks she can get him. 1, Bob Dunn, will my ability to be able to get in the lunch line first every day to any hungry person. I, Bob Gipson, will to Mark Polk and Ronnie Roller one very cold dressing room. I, Jim Meister, will to Mrs. Cox my dust pan and mop in hopes she will put them to good use. I, Bill Reeder, will mv long hair to Dale Casey Signed, sealed, and declared as our last will and testament, ive send this off to our CLASS PROPHECY It is the year of 1970. We are gathered here in our old alma mater. UlioDolis High School, which, now houses one thousand two-hundred students, to celebrate a giant reunion of our fellow seniors who graduated in that glorious year of our Lord, nineteen hundred sixty. We shall describe them as they come in the door. Driving up now in his new seventy Flying Saucer is I inwood Lyon and Mis. Limvood. Lin wood is now head designer for Volkswagon auto works. He has designed many of the new- est engines, such as an S1 cylinder cyclotron cyclop run by a mouse on a 33 record. He, with the help of James Meister, owner of M'eister Exhaust Pipe Company, Incorporated, Limited, also designed the first straight noisv pipe to use tobacco. Now coming through the door is Gerald Dunham now called by most, “Curlev Howard! —the Coward ”. Gerald is now head man on the peanut butter commercial at a large radio sta- tion, KXOK in St. Louis. Gerald tastes, smells and tells the kiddies how good Mother Fletcher’s Peanut Butter is. Just entering and talking to Bill Boeder, a barber at the Flattop Barber Shop in Spring- field, is Bob Dunn. Bob leads the beatnik hand at Ei Diago in Springfield. Bob is a real cool cat. They can’t find a way to make him stop saying meow. Bob’s done very well though. He lives in a 40-room mansion and has three little kittens. Now we see Sue Dunn talking in a dark corner to a statue of old Jubilation de Beattcher himself. Sue works as a professional secretary for Swartz-Harvey law offices of Springfield, the only' law office to lick Perry Mason in court. She is fond of her job and likes Sawrtz but can’t see Harvey. S'ue can skortliaad 110 words a minute and talk a hundred. A,nd now we meet none other than Bill Sturm, now a great chemist workine at a chem- ical factory in Germany. Bill met a German girl chemist, Maud Shanholtzer, whom he married and together these two meer geniouses have formed one of the largest chemical plants ini Germany, Sturm-Slian Chemical Werlcs of East Berlin manufacturing nitro, a perfect job for such a person so deeply in love with the Chemical wonders of our earth. Together these two have invented a new concept in the basic theory in thinking of all chemists. Look who I now see, Paul Ford and J ohn Wilson. Paul is now head superintendent at a corrective school in Chicago for juv.enile delinquents, called Stalag in. Paul has corrected many, many juveniles. He made them up from just common ordinary punks to full fledged gansters and confidence men. Thanks to Paul, men like John Wilson, or otherwise called Mr. District Attorney or Elliot Ness, are kept constantly busy. John has helped solve many fam- ous cases as an attorney, one of which is the Bootlegging Bing of A1 Capone the H. John is Capone’s lawyer. Who should enter now but Lewis Underwood. Lewis is now the head of the City Morgue of Sangamon County. Lewis is well known for bis excellent job. He’s so clean about everything. Just yesterday Lewis saw a man throw a cigarette half-smoked on the ground and Lewis in a civic-like manner picked up that cigarette off the ground, finished smoking it, and threw it away in the proper place. It’s people like Lewis that keep our cities and cluttered highways looking clean and our cemeteries looking respectable. Who is entering now but none other than the former Jan Booker and a flock of her child- ren. Jan has earned herself world fame by doing such things as jumping off the empire state building, eating a salted grenade, and allowing herself to be subjected to bomb tests by the Sturm-Slian Chemical Werks. Although she has been through all this, she still remains to look like her old self of many years ago, under a suit of armor. Bob Gipson, now coming in, is a famous hair stylist from Lewis of Paree. He models all the famous hair styles of the world. Archie Bamsey, the world’s champion roller! skater, is now coming in. Archie can do a triple somersault in mid-air with his iron-dad skates! on. Now entering are Patty Doty, Lee Allen, and Sharon Patterson. They are three of the most famous actors of comedy in Hollywood. Also known as the tightest three with money. In Hollywood circles they are called the “Three Scrugges”. In fact, they are so cheap they won’t use government currency—they manufacture their own at cheaper rates. Bill Howard has now entered. He is now a very successful fanner. He has helped farmers all over the state of Illinois find a solution to their farm problems in his articles written in the Farmer’s Almanac. He has organized the first Collective Farm in the United States, a collection of old run down buildings with a collection of animals and 20,(MM) acres of dried up land. Bill figured if it would work in Russia, it would work here. Now coming with a trumpet’s blast from a toy horn is Gayle Griesheim, now a well-known clothes designer for a big modeling house in Paris. She has designed all of the latest styles in clothing wear for women. She is one of the most respected clothes designers bv women in America but she’s hated by the men in America. Her latest design for swimming apparel, the “Invisible Bubble” has gone over very well for the past 10 years. Now we meet Sandra Ervin, or should we say Madam Secretary of State—the first in the U. S. Sandra has done much to alter history silnee her graduation way back in 1960. She has done many things for mankind. She started and ended World War III, started the women’s revolution of ’68, started a clothing drive for Wayside Nudist Camp. Her keen, quick mind with a good sense of organization and humer has furthered her career. Now for Sally McDonald who has just entered. She now works in a burlesque house in Chicago, as a hat check waitress. Peggy Draibing has just now entered the high school. She is now head typewriter design- er for the Smith-Corona Typewriter Co. She has designed many kinds of typewriters. She designed the first typewriter that you can' type on with no hands. She also designed the multiple office system whereby you hire three other secretaries and then sit around and do nothing yourself. A very convenient system. We have seen from eyewitness reports the year of 1970; our fellow seniors as they will appear. Only through the many contributions of the senior class of 1960 has the world of 3970 been seen as a great world, a great big mixed up world. A wonderful world it will be: Pepsi in all seven seas, a 20-room mansion for every dog, and everyone with homemade money. It will be a prosperous world, a little square, but prosperous. The big trouble is: can peaceful co-existance with the planet Mars continue. LIKES AND DISLIKES Name Likes Dislikes Pastime Ambition Fonnd Lee Allen Boys Girls that like boys she likes Flirting Set a new record—6 in the canary Jan Booker Mark Rushing Chewing gum That’s a secret Baby sitting Patty Doty Heaters Sneaky People Bird- watching Find a bird By'tlie hedgerow Peggy Drabing Clothes Gossip Going to school To graduate Confused Gerald Dunham MHisic llliopolis High Cl lasing girls Singer Eating Bob Dunn Money Being poor Working Be a success At Niantic Sue Dunn Fun and ? Bookkeeping hobbies (boys) Beautician Not Sandy Bovs wth flat Tumbling Playing piano Get a In a Ervin tops glasses and singing good tan “Che vie” Paul Having Boring Talking Go to Almost Ford parties classes to girls college anywhere Bob Money, cars Being Having Live to be 90 - - Wanting B. Gipson and girls broke fun and take Bill R. to get Reeder’s wife out married Gayle Griesheim Al, food, music Sarcastic boys 'sad shows Writing Letters Go to college Talking Bill Girls Bad Shining Make a Who Howard Money weather his car million knows? Linwood Money, women People who Riding To be a Hard Lyon and cars talk a lot Around success telling Sally Almost Red Baby Be a Not at McDonald anything gvmsuits sitting nurse home Jim Mcister Girls Disagreeing People Make trouble for teachers Be a Success Standard Station Aharon Patterson People and fun Slnobs Keeping busy Teacher and wife Baby sitting Arcliie Ramsey Dancing Track, Baseball Fishing, skating Good job with high pay His girl’s house Bill Women, cars, Snobby Riding Be a Not Reeder money girls Around success yet Bill Sturm Most girls People who can’t Sports take a .joke Be a success Innocent Lewis Underwood Money School Riding Around Be a success Home John Wilson Good Arguments Chemistry tests Sleeping Become an engineer Sentinel Printing Co. CLASS HISTORY In the fall of ’56 thirty-four “green” freshmen enrolled in the Illiopolis Community High School. Before many days had passed, we organized our group and elected the following officers: President, ] on Drabing; Vice-President, Sandra Ervin; Secretary, Sharon Platter- son; Treasurer, Sally McDonald; Student. Council Representative, Bill Sturm. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Cox and Mr. Lieoeci. As freshmen, our class displayed its ability to over- come obstacles. At first we furnished fun for the older students but soon caused them to gaze with wonderment upon our abilities. Many of our boys rushed in with great enthusiasm for sports. We were represented with a total of eight boys. Being in charge of the bonfire for homecoming was our first responsibility as freshmen. We also entered the float “We’ll Swat ’em” in the parade. In the fall of ’57, thirty-three students cast off their green color and took on a more sub- dued yellow hue. We wanted to prove ourselves as being reliable and trustworthy Sophomores. The same class officers were elected except for Treasurer-Slue Dunn and Student Council Representative-David Adams. We were again very well represented in sports bv our boys. Our float, “Rocket to Victory”, proved very successful. It received first place. In the early spring we sponsored a dance. Although no money was made on it, we enjoyed planning and attending it. We looked forward to next year because Juniors are upper-classmen. With the thought “Next year I’ll be a Senior ’’ we came back to ICHS. Our class knew that as Juniors we would liave to begin to prepare to take over responsibilities for next year. With the loss of nine students our class was now reduced to twenty-four members. Our class officers for this year were: President, David Adams; Vice-President, Paid Ford; Secretary, Sharon Patterson; Treasurer, Sue Dunn; Student Council Representative, Gerald Dunham. Most of the responsibility for sports was left up to the Junior boys. They did a very fine job and took the load. She Dunn was a cheerleader from our class. We knew that our most important project for the year would be the Prom. With that in mind we became salesmen and went out and sold many magazine subscriptions to help finance the Prom. Class rings were a new addition to each Junior. We were happy with them. We were not very lucky with our homecoming float, “We’ll Sink ’Em”. How ever, we enjoyed making it and thought it was a fine entry. Sharon Patterson was elected for Girls’ State and Bill Sturm was elected for Roys ’ State. The Junior-Senior play which was given on April 24, was capably directed by Mr. Boettcher. We were represented by Jan Booker, Sandra Ervin, Sally McDonald, Gerald Dunbairv, Gayle Griesheim, and David Adams. Weeks of practice and eager co-operation put the play over in grand style. Our class motto was “Every job big or small, we do it well or not at ail.’’ Our class flower was the carnation. The Senior year proved to be the fullest for our class. Our class officers were: Presi- dent: Bill Sturmi; Vice-President, Sharon Patterson; Secretary, Sally McDonald; Treasurer, Sue Dunn; Student Council Representative, Bob Dunn. Our class was reduced to twenty-one students. Our class felt the great loss of an outstanding student, David Adams. Lee Allen joined our clan this year. Sharon Patterson was chosen as homecoming queen and Bob Dunn was chosen as king. As Seniors, we were in charge of decorating for the dance. Our float was “We’ll Cut ’Em to Pizza’s. I’ll have to admit it looked like a pizza after the rain fin- ished with it. Homecoming was topped off with our victory at the football game. We were veiy proud of our boys tills year. This year was the first year to win any football games since 1957. Sue Dunn was again cheerleader from our class. Our main project this year was to publish the Pirate Log. We had concession sales at all games to make money for it. Four students par- ticipated in the play, “The House on the Cliff” which was highly commendable. They were: Sally McDonald, Sandy Ervin, Bob Gipson, and Gerald Dunham. The close of the year was a time of mingled joy and sadness. The Junior-Senior Prom was one of the highlights of the season and will long lx: remembered by all the seniors. V vO ’s J( nes °iiie What iuiUjy f . fr. “PiKZ - Out cu 10 HONOR STUDENTS VALEDICTORIAN AND D. A. R WINNER Sandra Ervin SALUTATORIAN Sally McDonald GIRLS' STATE BOYS' STATE Bill Sturm Sharon Patterson CLASS OF 1960 Sitting: Sue Dunn, Jan Booker, Patty Doty, Sandy Ervin, Sally McDonald, Sharon Patterson, Lee Allen, Gayle Griesheim, Peg Drabing. Standing: Bob Dunn, Gerald Dunham, Archie Ramsey, Bob Gipson, Linwood Lyon, Bill Reeder, Bill Howard, Paul Ford, John Wilson; Jim Meister, Lewis Underwood, BiJl Sturm. JUNIOR George Roberts, President Lillian Andreson, Vice President Juanita Hughes, Secretary David Hullinger, Treasurer Gary Whitehead, Student Council David Andrew Jim Barfield Terry Blakeman Carolyne Blackwell Ellen Dale Bryce Dunn Lee Dunn Larry Hall Ann Kitson Edith Koontz Jot Lamb Bruce Lyon Terry McMahan Reba Moore Mark Polk Ronnie Roher Richard Rohrig Eric Smith Kenney Stahl James Underwood Barbara Purviance Not pictured: John Evans Ronnie Grossman CLASS This year we had eleven of our Junior boys participating in sports. Those participating •were: Butch Lyon, Lee JLhinn, Kenny Stahl, Mhrk Folk, Ronnie Roher, Gary Whitehead, Larry Hall, Joe Lamb, Terry Blakeman, Jim Barfield, and Jim Underwood: Juanita Hughes and Ellen Dale represented our class in the Junior-Senior Play. Our homecoming activities were quite successful. Our Junior float won first prize with the theme “Clean ’Em” of which we were proud and happy because it was our first float winner. The Juniors were also in charge of the parade and everything went well, except for the light (?) showers now and then. Our “Dunk’Em” carnival booth was a success. We made $25.00 which helped to meet our prom expenses. Most exciting of all was our prom, which was held at the Elks Club in Springfield with the theme “Stairway to the Stars”: Our class sponsor was Mr. Shanholtzer. We want to thank Mr. Shaah'oltzer for with his liefp our class made progress. Jerry Ford, President Walter Beck, Vice President Elaine Peters, Secretary Mary Meister. Treasurer Dale Casey, Student Council Gail Bruntjen Roy Carey Jacquelyn Chinnock Sue Dial Janet Foster James Kitson Eddie Lake Lucille Landreth Marsha Layton Connie Melton Allen Reynolds Gene Riley Linda Rogers Linda Scales Patricia Thomas Lynn Meredith John Miller Kathleen Murphy Judy Ramsey Dave Reeder Carolyn Williams Marilyn Williams Gene Wofford Joe Wofford Not pictured Carolyn Grossman SOPHOMORE CLASS This year there were 6 boys participating in sports. 3 girls from our class were elected ' arsity cheerleaders Marsha Layton, Kathy Murphy, and Elaine Peters. As you can see, we were represented very well in the athletic program as well as in the musical activities. Our class entered a float in the Homecoming parade. It didn’t win honors, but we were proud of our work anyway. The theme was “ Drilling for Victory”. We also rented space for our ‘‘Clown Town” at the carnival. Several of our class members dressed as clowns and de- livered telegrams that could be sent for one ticket. This proved to be great fun. We would like to thank Mr. Boettcher who served as our class sponsor this year. He proved to be very helpful with his time and ideas. Darlene Bandy, President Sam Smith, Vice President Karen Johnston, Secretary Diana Barnes, Treasurer Sharyn Kent, Student Council Vic Allen Harry Bullock Sharon Cockrum Judy Cook Ralph Clippinger James Hawkins Pat Hughes Patsy King Sharon Long Richard Lucas Buren McMahan John Maxheimer Bud Melton Larry Moore Terry Pickett Elmer Saulsbury Lucille Saulsbury Donna Seay Mary Ann Tennyson Barbara Ward Roger Wicker Not pictured: Ralph Grossman FRESHMAN CLASS We had two of our freshmen boys participating in sports: Ralph Clippinger and I arry Moore. Our cheerleaders were Judy Cook, Babara Ward, and Sharyn Kent. The theme of our Homecoming float was “Soda Pirates Win” It consisted of a tall pink and white soda glass with two straws in the top. Initiation was quite a. mess, but we all lived through it. Our carnival booth was entitled “Football Pros” The object was to throw a football through a swinging inner-tube. We would like to thank Miss Osterhuber who patiently served as our class sponsor. ‘Sod’a it rains No, no, girls, wait until lunch tiuic. HOMECOMING The 1959' Homecoming: Festivities opened Thursday evening with the traditional bonfire at the llliopolis Wabash Park. Townsfolk and excited students gathered around the bright fire as pep music was played by the Pep band under the direction of Mr. Cruise. Three Illi- opolis players, in the spirit to be displayed the following evening, tossed the symbolic Bethany dummy over the fire. With the help of a cheerleader the dummy was retrieved and tossed into the flames. Following pep talks by Coach Lieocci and co-captains Bob Dunn and Linwood Lyon, the cheerleaders led the crowd in some peppy cheers. The cheering was followed by the traditional Snake Dance which ended at the high school. The annual homecoming parade was damp ened this year by high winds and rain. Some groups spent the afternoon repairing damaged floats. The floats were judged ait the half time of the game. The .Junior Class won the school banner and F.F.A, - F. H. A. float won the Lions Club trophy. The game was success as the Pirates won an exciting game from Bethany’s Mustangs by the score of 20 to 13 . The homecoming festivities were climaxed on Saturday night with the H'omecoming Dance. The theme of the dance was “Golden Harvest”. The excitement reached its peak when Sharon Patterson and Bob Dunn were arowned Homecoming King and Queen for 1959-60. They were crowned by the 1958-59 Queen, Jackie Booker and the 1957-58 King, Bob Handlin. Jan Booker, Sue Dunn, Sandra Ervin. Sally McDonald, James Meister, Linwood Lyon,. Bill Reeder and Bill Sturm were the members of the court. Susan Bliler and Terry Moore served as crown bearers. Following the coronation the new king and queen led the court in the Royal Dance. Music was supplied by the Charles Rogers Orchestra of Springfield. RETI R I NG QUEEN AND KING CROWN BEARERS Susan Bliler Terry Moore Tliis pagi� sponsored by: HERB ERVIN, 187 HYBRID SEED CORN DEALER ILLIOPOLIS INSURANCE AGENCY Jackie Booker Bob Handlin Sandy Ervin Jim Meister This page sponsored by: Don Turnbull TV, llliopolis Rudd Concrete Products, llliopolis Young’s Trucking Co., Lanesville Pritchett Brothers Hdw., llliopolis CO y 5 Sue Dunn Unwood Lyon Sally McDonald Bill Reeder This page sponsored by: Sentinel Printing Co., Illiopolis llliopolis Grain Co., Illiopolis Gordy’s Cafe, Illiopolis Roberts’ Dairy, Illiopolis K I NG BOB DUNN THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: MANSFIELD-FORD GRAIN CO. ILLICPOLIS, ILLINOIS Q BEEN S KARON PATTERSON CORONATION ROYAL DANCE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM On Mlay 7, 1960, the members of the Senior Class were guests of the Junior Class for the annual Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at the Elks Club in Springfield, Illinois. The evening began at 6:30 p. m. with a delicious fried chicken dinner. After the meal Lillian Anderson welcomed the guests. The response was given by Bill Sturm. The Senior Cass Prophecy was read by Juanita Hughes and the will of the Senior Class was read by Sharon Patterson. Paul Ford provided entertainment by playing the piano. After the banquet the dance began with music by the Charles Rodgers Orchestra. The Juniors, Seniors, and their guests attended an after-prom party given by parents. This Page Sponsored By: Jack Green, Barber, Mechanicsburg Kelsan Homes, Inc., Illiopolis G. G. Morris, Brick Stone Contractor, Illiopolis Farmers Bank, Mt. Pulaski ALL - SCHOOL CARNIVAL lliix year for the first time, (lie Yearbook Staff sponsored an All-S'cliool Carnival. The classes and school organizations set up booths in space rented from the Yearbook Staff. Rev. Wofford, Father McGrath, and Mike Griesheim judged the booths on originality, popularity, and appearance. I'he sponge throw entered by the G. A. A. won the first prize of sjso.OO. Mid-way in the evening a stage show was presented. Marsha Layton, Elaine Peters, Sue Dunn, and Kathleen Murphy did their version of the Charleston. Illiopolis’ Windiest Girls played several musical selections on their jugs and bottles. Demonstrating their graceful tal- ent, Georgina Roberts, Gretchen Whitehead, Teresa Pickett, and Pauline Ford modeled the latest in feminine fashion. Following the carnival there was a record dance in the All-Pur])ose Room. Sandy Blake- man and Larry Rogers won the fast dance contest and Mr. and Mrs. Don Drabing won the slow dance contest. Carin Cruise had the smallest waist and Don Drabing had the largest. All in all, the carnival was a huge success, socially and financially. Gretchen Whitehead in her sports ensemble (J. A. A.’s prize-winning booth Junior’s Dunking' Machine—3rd place F. H. A.—Honorable Mention Mu-, and Mrs. Don Drabiir best slow dancers JUNIOR - SENIOR CLASS PLAY HOUSE ON THE CLIFF Doctor Lane.............Robert Gipson Ellen Clayton ..........Sally McDonald Karen Clayton ............Elaine Peters Jenny...................Juanita Hughes Miss Pepper ............Sandra Ervin Corey Phillips .........Gerald Dunham DIRECTOR; G. Gayler Boettcher “House On The Cliff” is an exciting, new, mystery-comedy suggested by the successful television play by George Batson and Bonn Hannon. The house' of the title, rumored to be the last stop on the Underground Railroad of Civil War fame, overlooks the northern tip of one of the Great Lakes. Years ago, an excursion boat had gone down in a storm and consequently, there were stories of the lake being haunted, of voices in the night, and even of visitors from the water. These elements, plus a sparkle of coined}' provided the audience a thrilling and entertaining even- ing. “I thought you’d lie gone!” STUDENT COUNCIL i k Prom left to right: Dale Casey, G. Whitehead, W. Beck, L. Anderson, S. Kent, S. Patterson, B. Dunn, Mr. Miller, sponsor Not pictured: S. Smith President: Bob Dunn Vice President: Sharon Patterson Secretary: Lillian Anderson Treasurer: Dale Casey Mr. Lester H. Miller served as our adult sponsor this year. Under his guidance we were the over-all chairman of the Homecoming celebration. Each class was assigned a job by us, and we were responsible for the Coronation. During noon hours, Student Council set up a recreation program. Activities offered to students were dancing, basketball, and ping-pong. We bought several records throughout the year. Our President, Bob Dunn, attended the President’s Wliitehouse Conference on Youth at Springfield. At our next meeting he gave a report on the meeting. We received income during the vear from the paper machine, the Homecoming dance and our dart-throw at the carnival. At the annual Christmas party and program, sponsored by the Student Council, we pre- sented Mr. Miller with a present. As each class had helped earn money from Homecoming, Student Council sponsored an All-School Skating Party at Tavlorville. All student admissions were payed by us. At P. T. A. 0 | en House, Student Council members acted as guides to tour visitors through the school. Thls pagc sponsorcd DeKalb Agrculture Assn., Illiopolis Graves Garage, Illiopolis W. P. Roberts, Illiopolis E. T. Allen, Illiopolis LIBRARIANS FIRST ROW: A. Ramsey, J. Chinnock, J. Booker, P. Drabing, S. Dunn, C. Melton, Miss Osterhuber, G. Griesheim, A. Kitson, J. Hughes, R. Moore SECOND ROW: B. Reeder. J. Maxheimer, L. Lyon Not pictured: R. Clippinger These students have given some of their study hall periods to serve as librarians. Their library routine was to check books in and out, to keep the shelves straightened: the fiction books arranged in alphabetical order, the non-fiction according to the Dewey Decimal System; to help some students with the selection of books, to arrange old magazines according to vol- ume, and store them in- pamphlet files, to read the catalog cards ... in other words, to do the numberless, little jobs which are necessary if the library is to be of service to the students. Last, but not least, let us mention Jim Kitson, Dave Reeder, and John Mkxheimer who have diligently repaired many worn books (especially backs). Due to them the shelves have been turning gradually greener. ft has been a good responsible crew. This page sponsored by: Modern Plumbing and Heating, Mt. Pulaski Niantic Farmers Grain Mt. Pulaski Food Lockers Mt. Pulaski Farmers Grain FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: K. Murphy, E. Peters, J. Booker, S. Ervin, S. Patterson, S. McDonald, E. Dale, J. Foster J. Chinnock, G. Bruntjen ' ’ SECOND ROW: Mrs. Febus, S. Dunn, P. Hughes, S. Cockrum, C. Melton, J. Ramsey, K. Johnston, B. Ward,. L. Meredith, J. Cook THIRD ROW: L. Landreth, E. Koontz, P. Doty, B. Purviance, P. King, A. Kitson, G. Griesheim, M. Meister, D. Barnes FOURTH ROW: L. Scales, L. Allen, R. Moore, J. Hughes, L. Anderson M. Layton D. Seay, D. Bandy, S. Kent Not pictured: S. Long, L. Rogers The following officers served during the year under the guidance and advice of our sponsor, M'rs. Marion Febus. President Vice President Sharon Patterson Sandy Ervin Secretary Treasurer Sally McDonald Jan Booker V. P. Public Relations Ellen Dale Parliamentarian Kathleen Murphy V. P. Projects Gail Bruntjen Historian Janet Foster V. P. Hfeereaition Elaine Peters Photographer Jackie Chinnock Miss Cornelia Darnell, our chapter sister, gave us many ideas during the year. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ervin and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peters were our Chapter Parents. October was a fairly busy month. Several girls attended the Section Rally Day at Williams- ville, October 10. Sandy Ervin, a section officer participated in the program, and Elaine Peters was gleoted section treasurer. Also in October, we were proud to receive the Lions Club placque and also second place in the school organizations for our Homecoming float, “’Ear's to Victory”. in December, FHA had Miss Rose Bristow of Illinois Power Company speak on Careers in Home Ec. and Laundering Methods. The Chapter Christmas Party was December 22. In January we held our Ma, Pa, Me Nite-Initiation. Ten girls were initiated. February found us entertaining the Faculty and Board at the Faculty-Board Dinner. After the dinner the girls presented a skit, “Madam Homeea’s Crystal Ball”. The girls also solicited during February for the Heart Fund. This year FHA sponsored an all-school “Around the World Party” to fit in with our theme. Several students were in costume and refreshments from foreign countries were served. Several girls and their mothers attended the Consumer Field Trip which was at Auburn thia year (Jail Bruntjen was co-chairman of the Sangamon County Consumer Council. Everyone ate dinner in Springfield before the trip. April third through seventh was FHA week. The committee put various displays throughout the school and eommunitv. hi May, we held Installation of Officers and presented degrees. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STANDING: B. McMahan, B. Lyon, A. Reynolds, R. Lucas, M. Meister, Chapter Sweetheart, B. Dunn, E. Lake, T. McMahan, G. Riley SITTING: D. Hullinger, J. Miller, K. Stahl, B. Howard, W. Beck, Mr. Gardner Not pictured: S. Smith, E. Smith President: Bill Howard Vice President: Kenny Stalil Secretary: John Miller Treasurer: Eric Smith Reporter: Walter Beck Sentinel: Dave Hullinger In September we played host to the officers from 21 schools at the Section 14 F. F. A. Leadership Training School. In February our grain judging team placed first. During the year we have also held a pest contest, grown 7 varieties of soybeans on our demonstration plot, sponsored a Parent-Son Banquet, and toured each member’s home to see his proiect. With Mr. Gardner as our willing sponsor, we earned money in the following wavs: the coke machine, :? acres of crops, and our carnival booth. Joining with the F. TT. A. girls, we “copped” first and second places with our Home- coming Boat. This page sponsored by: Dale’s Garage, IJliopolis Roy Dunn Construction, llliopolis Blakcman Electric Sales and Service, llliopolis Lola’s Beauty Shop, llliopolis farmer 1 0� W°rk Bill Howard, State Farmer lst Plac, Gr m Jud Sing Team GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FIRST ROW: M. Williams. S. Ervin, S. McDonald, S. Patterson, J. Booker, J. Hughes, M. Meister, G. Griesheim SECOND ROW: L. Meredith, C. Melton, S. Cockrum, S. Kent, E. Peters, S. Dunn, P. Hughes E. Dale J. Foster, B. Ward, Miss Carlo ’ THIRD ROW: K. Murphy, J. Ramsey, C. Williams, A. Kitson, K. Johnston, G. Bruntjen, R. Moore, J. Chinnock, J. Cook, M. Layton Not Pictured: P. Doty, L. Rogers President - Jan Booker Vice-President - Sharon Patterson Secretary - Juanita Hughes Treasurer - Sally McDonald Recording Secretary - Sandy Ervin Publicity Agent - Mary Meister This year we had many activities; including hiking, soccer, bowling, volleyball, basketball, 1 units and tumbling, archery and tennis. We have enjoyed all of these and have learned many new skills through them. Our other activities this year included the homecoming float vi h the theme “Roast ’Em”, with Gayle Griesheim as the chairman of the float. Everyone worked very hard getting the float ready. Next was the Football Banquet which was held on November 17th at 6:30 in the All-Purpose Room for the football boys. All girls in GAA served the boys a supper. Sally McDonald was chairman of the supper. Next was the GAA1 Initiation which was held the first week of the second semester for all girls joining GAA this year. The girls had to dress in sports clothes and do different stunts. Everyone enjoyed the ini iation, even the ones initialed. Then came G. T. T. Night where the GAA girls played the women teachers in a game of basketball, and the “B” tepm boys played the men teaichers. Juanita. Hughes was the cliaimina of thait night. Of course, the teachers won the trophy but we’ll win next year! In the spring will be the Spring Banquet where each girl will receive her awards and an honor athlete will be chosen. This year in GAA we hope we accomplished something which will be worth while in later vcai s. And I think with the help of our sponsor and teacher, Miss Oario, that we accomplished a lo throughout the veair. Shelias helped us gain many well-developed skills in our activities during the year. IETTERMEN'S CLUB Standing: G. Dunham, B. Gipson, M. Polk, J Ford, J. Lamb, B. Reeder, L. Lyon, T. Blakeman, P. Ford, J. Meister, B. Sturm, Coach Licocci Kneeling: D. Casey, J. Kitson, R. Roher, G. Roberts, W. Beck, B. Dunn, G. Whitehead, L. Dunn, D. Reeder Not pictured: B. Lyon, B. Melton President—Bob Dunn Vice-President—Bill Sturm Secretary and Treasurer—Gary Whitehead This year, under the guidance of Coach Licocci, we sponsored many money-making ac- tivities, such as a scrap iron drive, sock-hops, and a basketball toss at the carnival. We joined with the G. A. A. for our 2nd Annual G. I. T. Kite. With this money we purchased two bar- bell sets. Track warm-up suits, football jerseys, and a Swedish vaulting pole. We feel that this was a very successful year. This page sponsored by: National Cleaners, IJliopolis Zim’s Supermarket, llliopolis lllio Cafe, llliopolis Bob Waddell Chevrolet Co., llliopolis TliiiLk of soinetliing—quick!! Some cheerleaders! The neglected of X. C. H. S. MARCHING BAND .. •_ •; M vt v« Left to right: CONCERT First ray ’- S. McDonald, S. Ervin, Second row: K. Murphy, K. Johnston, D. Andrew, B. Ward, J. Foster, Third row: D. Reeder, P. Ford, G. Grieshein, L. Moore, R. Lucas, A. Ramsey, C. Melton, Standing: J. Miller, G. Dunham, This year’s marching hand was made up of 45 mem here, which included all the high school band members plus the eighth grade and some of Hie seventh, grade members. They presented half-time shows at all the home football games and combined with the Niantic band for the Nianticr-llliopolis game. The band was prepared to march in the Homecoming parade but ended up in the bus instead. The concert band took several honors this year. At district contest the band and several ensembles received superior ratings and advanced to the state contest at M'illikin. There the band received a superior rating to contribute their )w«rt in winning the Sweepstakes trophy. Joe Wofford received a first on his bass solo. The concert band played at the basketball games, and jwrfonned at the Annual Spring Con cert. At this time we would like to «wjxress our appreciation to Mr. Cruise, who during his seven years of teaching here has given us his. untiring support. We also thank him for help- ing us to bring the Sweepstakes trophy home this year. BAND E. Peters, L. Meredith, J. Chinnock W. Beck, M. Layton, S. Cockrum, D. Hulli ger M. Meister, J. Ramsey, S. Kent, J. Booker, J. Maxheimer, D. Casey, J. Barfield Mr. Cruise, J. Wofford STATE MUSIC CONTEST SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY Sandy Ervin MAJORETTES Mary Meister Archie Ramsey Drum Major MIXED CHORUS Row 1: Mr. Cruise, K. Johnston, B. Ward, J. Ramsey, G. Griesheim, D. Bames, S. Kent, K. Murphy Row 2: M. Meister, G, Bruntjen, S. McDonald, J. Booker, J. Chinnock, E. Peters, M. Williams, M. Layton, S. Ervin Row 3: D. Huilinger, A. Ramsey, W. Beck, J. Barfield, B. Sturm, G. Dunham, D. Reeder, L. Moore, J. Wofford Row 4: J. Maxheimcr, D. Casey, J. Eord, M. Polk, L. Lyon, B. Reeder, J. Lamb, P. Ford The special mixed chorus is composed of members picked from the girls’ and boys’ choruses. This group also advanced to state contest where they received a superior rating. They also performed at the Spring Concert and at Baccalaureate. The boys’ chorus received an excellent at state contest, which still counted toward the Stwcepstakes honor. The girls’ chorus did not advance to the state contest, although they tried. Both choruses sang at the Community Christmas Party and at the Spring Concert. Mr. Cruise lias contributed a great deal to our music department through his chorus work. Many organizations of the community are provided with entertainment at their meetings from our music department. There is only one way to say it.—THANK YOU! This page sponsored by: Macon Musie, Decatur H. Post Sons, Decatur Schudels’ Inc., Decatur Combs’ Heating ,and Sheet Metal Works, Niantic GIRLS' CHORUS Row 1: C. Melton, S. Ervin, S. Dunn, P. Hughes, S. Kent, G. Griesheim, J. Cook, D. Barnes, Mr. Cruise Row 2: L. Meredith, E. Peters. J. Booker, S. Cockrum, B. Ward, N. Meister, P. King, S. Long Row 3: K. Johnston, M. Williams, C. Williams, J. Ramsey, J. Hughes, A. Kitson, D. Bandy Row 4: K. Murphy, L. Anderson, J. Chinnock, M. Layton, S. McDonald, G. Bruntjen, D. Seay Not pictured: P. Doty, L. Rogers, L. Allen BOYS' CHORUS Row 1: Mr. Cruise, D. Andrew, R. Lucas, L. Moore, J. Barfield, J. Maxheimer, G. Dunham Row 2: D. Hullinger, A. Ramsey, W. Beck, R. Clippinger, R. Rohrig, D. Reeder, Row 3: M. Polk, D. Casey, B. Sturm, R. Roher, J. Kitson, G. Roberts, J. Wofford Row 4: J. Ford, L. Lyon, B. Reeder, J. Lamb, B. Howard, P. Ford This page sponsored by: FARMERS STATE BANK, Illiopolis Co-Captain, Linwood Lyon, Coach Licocci, Oo-Captain Bob Dunn FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1959-1960 SEPTEMBER 18 Heyworth____________There SEPTEMBER 24 Pawnee______________ Here OCTOBER 2 Assumption__________There OCTOBER 9 Maroa..............— Here OCTOBER 16 Lovington___________There OCTOBER 23 Bethany..............Here OCTOBER 30 Mo we aqua .........There NOVEMBER 6 Mt. Zion ........... Here NOVEMBER 10 Niantic--------------Here This page sponsored by: BLACK’S SPORTING GOODS, DECATUR ILLIOPOLIS LUMBER CO., ILLI0P0LIS FOOT BA LL HIGHLIGHTS The Illiopolis Pirates started off the 1959 season with a win at Keyworth by the score of 20 to 7. It was the first win since 1957 for the Pirates. The second game of the year Illiopolis took on Pawnee, but lost a thriller in the dosing mirauite. The score wras 19 to 12. Now, with a 1-1 record, Illiopolis starts the Soya Conference schedule. With Assump- tion as opponents, Illiopolis came through with a win to start the conference off victoriously. The score was 14 to 7. Back home with a 2 and 1 record, we played Maroa The game was won by Mlaroa, becaiuse of small mistakes by the Pirates. Playing .500 ball, we went to Lovington. The game started with a touchdown, but we could not get going again — another bad night of penalties. On October 22, Homecoming game, we were determined to beat Bethany. We had not for- gotten the trumping we received last year. We won 20 to 13. We headed for Moweaqua, the second place team in the Soya Conference. They beat us 19 to 0. This was the first time we did not score against our opponents. With a 3 and 4 record we took on the conference leaders, Mt. Zion. They had only been scored, upon once. We played one of onr best games of the year, but were beaten on two fumbles and an intercepted pass. We lost 20 to 0. Now came the time when we met our rivals of the year. In their second year of football we took on Niantic. With .Jerry Ford and Joe Lamb out of action because of injuries, our team was weakened and we were beaten by the score of 19 to 13. The overall record of the season was 3 a d 6. The football team was very proud of the record. KEK, what is it! ? This page sponsored by: Sattley’s Service Station, illiopolis Cocoa-Cola Bottling Co., Springfield Borden Chemical Co.. Kliopolis PIRATE Bill Reeder Tackle Jim Meister Uliopolis_______________________20 llliopolis______________________12 Illiopolis Heyworth________________________ 7 Pawnee__________________________19 Assumption Joe Lamb Tackle and Fullback Dale Casey Tackle James Kitson Tackle —__ Larry Mobre Tackle Bob Dunn Guard George Roberts Guard Illiopolis_______________________26 Maroa____________________________40 Illiopolis_______________________ 6 Lovingtbn________________________23 Illiopolis Bethany 20 13 Eddie Lake Guard John Maxheimer Guard Ralph Clippinger Guard Walter Beck Center Bill Sturm Left Halfback Gary Whitehead Fullback Ulibpolis___________________ 0 II lio polis Moweaqua_____________________19 Mt. Zion 0 Illiopblis__________________________13 20 Niantic____________________________ 19 L inwood Lyon Quarterback Ronnie Roher Right Halfback Mark Polk Right Halfback LINE: J. Ford$ J. Lamb, B. Dunn, W. Beck, G. Roberts, B. Reeder, J. Meister BACKFIELD: R. Rbher, L. Lyon, G. Whitehead, B. Sturm, M. Polk STANDING: B. Melton, J. Maxheimer, R. Roher, B. Sturm. D. Casey, L. Lyon, B. Reeder, J. Lamb, M. Polk, J. Ford, J. Meister, Coach Licoccl KNEELING: L. Moore, R. Clippinger, G. Roberts, B. Dunn, G. Whitehead, M. Beck, J. Kitson, E. Lake CHEERLEADERS This page sponsored by: Marsha Layton, 2 liliopolis Canvas Shop Harold Poole Tavern, liliopolis Elvin C. Hemp Insurance, liliopolis and Buffalo Standard Oil, Frank Beaman, Agent FOOTBALL Kathleen, Murphy, 2 Sue Dunn, 3-4 Elaine Peters, 2 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Kathy Mnrphy, 2 Marsha Lavton, 2 Blaine Peters 2 Sue Drain, 3-4 Honorary Co-Captains: Bill 1!coder and Bill .Sturm SEASON RESULTS 'ov. 20 Niantic Jan. 15 Iliiopolis 60 Iliiopolis 39 Findlav 53 Nov. 24 Macon 04 Jan. 19 Stonington lllio]X)lis 40 Iliiopolis 73 Bee. 1 Tri-City 52 Jan. 22 Iliiopolis Iliiopolis 51 Tower Hill Dec. 4 Blue Mound 7+ Feb. 2 Iliiopolis 68 Iliiopolis 64 Moweaqua 60 Dec. 15 Assumption Feb. 5 Macon 92 Iliiopolis 63 Iliiopolis 61 -Dee. 17 ‘Iliiopolis 96 Feb. 9 Iliiopolis 69 Moweaqua 72 Assumption 62 .Jan. 5 Stoning'ton Feb. 11 Fndlay 58 lllio}x lis G6 Iliiopolis 56 Jan. 8 Niantic 76 •Feb. 13 Iliiopolis Illionolis 67 ML Auburn 52 Jan. 9 lliverton 60 Feb. 15 Iliiopolis Tri-City 68 iliiopolis 44 51 Jan. 12 Blue Mound •Feb. 19 Iliiopolis 80 Iliiopolis 53 Tower Hill 47 Wurl’s Hardware, Iliiopolis Williams Standard Service, Iliiopolis Iliiopolis Bowl Lunchroom A TEAM Standing: D. Reeder, Manager, L. Lyon, J. Ford, B. Gipson, J. Lamb, B. Reeder, J. Miller, M. Polk, Coach Licocci Kneeling: Bud Melton, Manager, L. Dunn, B. Lyon, C.. Casey, B. Sturm, K. Stahl B TEAM Standing: D. Reeder, Manager, J. Kitson, B. Lyon, J. Miller, D. Casey, L. Moore, Coach Licocci Kneeling:: Bud Melton, Manager, E. Lake, L. Dunn, R. Clippinger, K. Stahl, W. Beck. VARSITY SQUAD Lott to right: Coach Licocci, B. Sturm, L. Lyon, J. Lamb, B. Reeder, M1. Polk, B. Gipson, •J. Ford JUNIOR-VARSITY SQUAD LLnwood Lyon, Guard Mark Polk, Forward and Guard Bill Sturm, Forward MEREDIAN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT at Moweaqua Stonington ............ 87 llliopolis ............ 68 Findlay ................. 46 llliopolis ................ 55 Macon ................... llliopolis .............. 57 Jerry Ford, Ftoward and Guard Bill Bleeder, Center and Forward Joe Lamb, Center Kenney Stalil, Guard Butch Lyon, Guard Lee Dunn, Guard DISTRICT TOURNAMENT at Cerro Gordo Cerro Gordo ........... 57 llliopolis ............4i! SANGAMON COUNTY TOURNAMENT at Williamsville Pleasant Plains.........71 llliopolis ............ 54 Bob Gipson, Forward I ale Casey, Forward John Miller, Center TRACK TEAM Kneeling: Bob Gipson, Linwood Lyon, Joe Lamb, Walter Beck, Dale Casey. Standing: Larry Hall, Bill Sturm, Paul Ford; Mark Polk, Lee Dunn. BASEBALL TEAM Kneeling: Bill Reeder, Lewis Underwood, Linwood Lyon. Standing: Larry Hail, Jim Barfield, Jim Underwood, Jim Kitson, Eiric Smith• Gipson, Joe Lamb. Terry Blakeman; Larry Moore, Ralph Clippinger. yearbook STAFF Sitting: Sharon Patterson, Sales Manager; Sue Dunn, Asst. Editor; Jan Booker, Art Editor; Sally McDonald, Class Editor Standing; Sandy Ervin, Editor; Gerald Dunham, Advertising Manager; Bill Sturm, Literary Editor; Paul Ford, Busi- ness Manager; Jim Meister, Sports Editor; Bob Dunn, Social Editor The Yearbook Staff would like to express their appreciation for the oo-operation and the support of the following individuals who have helped make the 1960 Pirate Log possible: The faculty and the student body for their cooperation and support throughout the year. Our advertisers. Hubbard Studios. Sentinel Printing Company Mrs. Zeller for help with our finances. M r. Victor Erickson for his constant help and advice. And you, our readers, Tor purchasing the final product. This page sponsored by: I. Graves Motor Co., Illiopolis F. E. 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