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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

•MMitiuim '•••III I t ItMl XIMIIMimin •••••••••I III 19 6 1 PIRATE LOG PUBLISHED BY THE YEARBOOK STAFF OF ILLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION . . . ... to Mrs. Jeanette Zeller who so willingly has given her time and attention, we the senior class of 1961 with admiration and apprecia- tion, do dedicate this yearbook. We feel that the guidance she has given us the past four years will help us toward a better and more prosperous life. Her busy hands have given us tardy slips, kept our financial rec- ords, given advice, and information when it was needed. TABLE OF CONTENTS mttERS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES athletics FOREWORD The theme hands which is carried throughout this book, was chosen by the 1961 Pira'te Log because it shows that you as a student play an important part in making our school a credit to the community. You, with willing hands, made this possible. We, the staff, hope that you will keep and cherish this book ao a re- minder of the good times and friends that you had at ICHS. SPECIAL THANKS We, the staff, wish to give our thanks to Mrs. Cox for the many hours of hard work that she has contributed. Without her help this yearbook would not have been possible. To you, Mrs. Cox, we say, “THANX YOU”. ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Jeanette W. Zeller, A. B. Eureka College School Secretary Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education Treasurer of District 12 E. Jay Hammer, B. S., M. S. Illinois State Normal University Principal Physics Economics Lester H. Miller, B. of Ed., M. S. Eastern Illinois State College University of Illinois BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: Mr. Sidney Cline, Mr. Bob Richards, Mr. James Kent, Mr. plent Roberts, Mr. Robert Ed McDermott, Mr. Lester Miller Mr. Don Young 30000000 08000000 30000000 ® Jalee A. Cox Bachelor of Science in Education Eastern Illinois University Busineis Education Donna Britton Bachelor of Science in Education Olivet College Horne Economics - English Wilma dine Bachelor of Education Illinois State Normal University English - Library C. Wayne DesCombes Bachelor of Science in Educat.on University of Missouri Physical Education - Mathematics COMPLIMENTS OF: J. C. Ross Sons Gloria Stennett Bachelor of Science Concordia Teachers College Physical Education Eugene Morton Bachelor of Music Education Millikin UnUiversity Music ILLINOIS LEAGUE Sam Garrard Bachelor of Science in Education Purdue University Agriculture - Biology James Luallen Bachelor of Science in Education Illinois State Normal University Physical Education - Social Scie-ice COMPLIMENTS OF: Rudd Concre e Products Blakeman Electrical Service Farmers Grain Company nr R. N. Hamm E. Jay Hammer Bachelor of Science Master of Science in Physics - Economics Educat on COOKS Mrs. K. Easton Mrs. G. Utz Mrs. M. Blakeman Mrs. H. Bliler JANITORS Frank Daubs Bat Welch Tom Wilson BUS DRIVERS I rank Daubs Jake Sattley Pat Welch Kenneth Stewart COMPLIMENTS OF: Cnll?gan Soft Water Rothwcll Lumber Company Bruce Implement Company National Cleaners SENIORS PRESIDENT Ronald Roller Band 1; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class Pres. 1, 4; King Candi- date 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Co-Captain 4; I Club 3, 4; F. T. A. Pres. 4. VICE PRESIDENT Mark Polk Band 1, 2; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 3; Class Pres. 2; Class V-Pres. 4; King Can- didate 4; Student Council 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; I Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Free Throw Trophy 4. SECRETARY STUDENT COUNCIL REP. Gary Whitehead Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; King Candidate 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, (Jo-(Japtain 4; Track 1; Librarian 4; I Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Viee-Pres. 4; Secretary 2. Eilen Dale Girls State 3; Betty Crocker Award 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 2; G. A. A. 3, 4: F. 11. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Secretary 4; Queen Candidate 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Librarian 4. Ann Kitson Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4. TREASURER David Andrew Jr.-Sr. Flay 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Basketball 1; Man- ager of Football and Basket- ball 4; Terry Blakeman Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 3, 4; t Club 2. 3, 4. COMPLIMENTS OF: Les Gravet Garage Illiopolts Bowl IUiopolis Canvas Shop Huston Paolone’s Clothing Stores Lee Dunn Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 3; Baseball 1; I dub 1, 2, 3, 4. James Barfield Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Base- ball 3, 4. Larry Hall Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; I Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. David Hullinger Salutatorian Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Stu- dent Council 2; Y earboox Stati' 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. F. T. A. 4. Edith Koontz Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4. COMPLIMENTS OF: A. F. Williams, M.D. Hale’s Garage Frazier Barber Shop Waddell Lumber Company Joe Lamb Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Librar- ian 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 3,4; Track 1, 3,4; Base- ball 1, 3, 4; I Club 1, 2, 3, 4. COMPLIMENTS OF: Herb Ervin, Hybrid Seed Corn D;. Illio Cafe Cocoa-Cola Bot.ling Company IUIopolls Grain Company Linda Rogers Jr.-Sr. Plav 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; earoook Staff 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4. George Roberts Jr.-Sr. Play 2, 4; Boys’ Okorus 3; Class President 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Football 1, 3, 4; I Club 3, 4. Bruce Lyon F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sentinel 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; I Club 3,4; Treasurer 4. Reba Moore D. A- R. Award 4; Girls’ Chor- us 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor Yearbook Staff 4; Queen Candidate 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Rohrig Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2 Eric Smith F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Bres. 4; Treasurer 3; Football 4; Basketball 1, 4; Track 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; I. C2ub 4. Kenneth Stahl Valedictorian Jr.-S'r. Class Play 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Boys State 3; Class Secretary 2; Yearbook Staff 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Vice Pres. 3; President 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,4; I Club 4. COMPLIMENTS OF: Borden’s James Underwood Baseball 3, 4 CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1961, 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 outstanding talents for initiat- ing freshmen. We, the Senior Class, will to the Sophomore Class our seats in Study Hall. We, the Senior Class, will to the Freshman Class our ability to graduate. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Cline our hopes for a new library. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Britton a wind-up key for her Volkswagen. We, the Senior Class, will to Mrs. Stennett a warm locker room with new hot Water heaters for the sliower. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Michael a solumn, quiet World History Class. We, the Senior Class, will to Mi-. Garrard some bugs for his Biology Class. We, the Senior Class, will to Mj Hammer a new World Almanac for Economics. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Luallen the perfect three point stance for linemen. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. DesCombes anew gymnasium—one with a smooth floor on it. We, the Slenior Class, will to Mrs. Cox new Bookkeeping books that are written in English. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Morton a bigger band. We, the Senior Class, will to Mr. Miller a new pair of shoes believing that his red ones are shot. We, the Senior Class, will to the School Board peace of soul now that we are leaving. We, the Senior Class, will Mrs. Zeller a Univac machine hoping it will cut down her office hours. 1, Ronnie Roller, will to Bnren McMahan a extra hour of sleep every night so he won’t ha.ve to sleep in study hall. T, Terry Blakeman, will to Terry Pickett my ability to get to lunch fast. I, David Andrew, do hereby will to Larry Casey one Outer Mongolian dollar, which has a value of slightly less than nothing. I, Ann Kitson, will Jackie Chinnock the ability to go on a diet and stick to it. I, David Hullinger, will my ability to walk fast to every slow poke in school. I, Jim Barfield, will to all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors a slightly used school. 1, George Roberts, will my ability to rave to Dave Reeder. I, Eidith Kioontz, will to Sherry Cock rum my ability to keep my temper in P. E. T, Larry Hall, will all the Decatur girls to anyone who has better luck with them than I did. I, Gary Whitehead, will to Don Dale my height in hopes I will grow and he will shrink. I, Mark Polk, will Man' Meister a car with a chauffer so she won’t have to walk after basketball games. I, Jim Undenvood, will mv ability to carry a B average in Spanish to Ralph Clippinger. I, Linda Rogers, will now leave. I, Richard Rohrig, will my ability to get 50 words a minute in typing to Sammy Smith. I, Reba Moore, will my great love for P.E. to Lucille Landreth. I, Kenneth Stahl, will one small basketball suit to anyone U'ho can wear it. I, Lee Dunn, will my wavy haiir to Joe Miller. I, Ellen Dale, being completely insane do hereby will James Res Whitehead my middle name. I, Joe Lamb, wall my daily nap in study hall to Kathy Murphy. CLASS PROPHECY Now we shall look into the future to see what our illustrious Seniors will be doing seventeen years from now. In 1980 we find Joe Lamb still sitting in the comer of a classroom shooting his “famous” paper wads. If the teacher happens to turn her head, there’s Jbe jumping up to put a thumb tack on someone’s chair. Bruce Lyon, Esquire, the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning Fanner, now resides on Ids huge estate overlooking Decatur, an outlying suburb of Illiopolis. Ah, yes, there is Jim Underwood sitting in front of the extra-large rear view mirror of his latest car, combing his liair. As we walk into a famous designing house in Paris, we find Ann Kitson, the most demanded designer in Paris. Ann really has come a long way from Illiopolis to Paris. As the number one player with the San Francisco Dodgers we find Jimi Bar- field. Jim has also been made famious for his invention of a square bat. Menard State Prison has just installed a new warden, lie is the one-and-only Richard Rohrig of Illiopolis, Illinois. When interviewed his only statement was, “I owe all my success to former high school associates.” Ellen Dale is now chairman of the Inter-Planitairy Peace Commission. As we walk into the Peace Commission on Mars, we see Miss Dale speaking with the way- out delegate from Pluto. Mark Polk is a runner carrying mail between space stations. He hopes the Republicans will win the next election so he will not lose his job. We see George Roberts on the .Jack Paar Show. George has gained world-wide acclaim for his outstanding impersonations of Charley Weaver. In fact, we hear that Charley himself has retired to Mount Idy. The Fanner-of-the-Year Award goes to Eric Smith. Eric stood out among all the contestants because of his ability to grow anything, anywhere, at any time. That exotic music we hear is coming from a dance studio owned and operated by Edith Koontz, a former Kockette, and her partner, Fred Astaire. Their studios are very well-known and she is now listed in the famous book, “What’s What”. We see Lee Dunn in the middle of a hysterical mob of lovely secretaries who are trying to get his autograph. Lee has invented a solar-powered typewriter that will type 300 words per minute. As we walk into Miss Brooks English class, we see David Andrew still writing, “1 should not copy other people’s examination papers.”, on the blackboard. Ali, here we see the much publicized Mr. America Contest. And now the judges are announcing the winner! It is none other than muscle man Terry Blakeman from the largest city in the world, Illiopolis, Illinois. Here is Kcba Moore just entering the White House to give her latest interior decorating job one last inspection. She is well-known for her novel ideas. We hear from the President himself that the bedrooms are decorated in Russian sable. ZZOOOOOMMMM!! What is if? It’s a bird!!! It’s a plane!!! It’s Ronnie Rohei' in his atomic-powered go-cart at the Indianapolis 500. Now we see the fabulous eight-foot star of the Globe Trotters, Kenneth Stahl. Besides being a basketball star, he is a big success in the social world. He has traveled around the world six times and has, a girl in eveiy port. The major tourist attraction in the U. S. today is Rockefeller Center. The reason for its iwpularity is the fearless David Hul linger, flag-pole sitter. He has been on tills particular flagpole since his high-flung graduation in 1961. Here we are at Bingling Bros. Circus on the free-way. Looking down the row of sideshows we see the fat lady, Miss Rogers. She is known as “Laige Linda”, 350 lbs. of solid muscle (?). Today is the day, folks! The great game between Notre Dame and Illinois. Who is Notre Dame’s star player? Gary Whitehead, of course! We hear via the Holly- wood grapevine that “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is being refilmed as Gary’s life story. Larry Hall is working hard at his new job. Larry is a successful mattress tester. In an interview Larry tells us that his high school training has been of great bene- fit to him. Larry acquired the ability to sleep in his study hall periods. COMPLIMENTS OF: Farmers State Bank of Illiopolis CLASS HISTORY Tlw Freshman doore opened to 27 new members in the year 1958. Our faces were expressing joy at ha ing finally made high school. Phis didn’t last long. At our first class meeting we elected our class officers. Ronnie Holier was elected President; Lillian Anderson was our Vice-President; Mark Polk was Secretary; Ann Kitson was Treasurer. Gary Whitehead was our representative for Student ( ouncil. Mr. Shanholtzer was our class sponsor, lie also accompanied us through our Spoliomore and Junior years. Our lirat real duty ol the year was being in charge of the bonfire for the homecoming; parade. It didn’t prove a winner. Our Sophomore year held a little more in store for us. Our class officers were: President - Mark Polk; Vice-President - David Hullinger: Secretary - Kenneth Stahl; Treasurer; George Roberts; Student Council - Gan' Whitehead. Our homecoming events were the selling of tickets fov the annual Homecoming dance. We also entered a float with the theme “Up the Aisle to Victory”. Eric Smith and Linda Rogers rode on the float. We held a bake sale at Ross’ in December to make a little class money. In March, we held a class party in the all-purpose room. During our Junior year elected offieera were: President - George Roberts; Vice-President Lillian Anderson; Secretary Juanita Hughes; Treasurer - David Hullinger, and Student Council Represent- ative - Garv Whitehead. We had eleven hoys participating in sports. They were: Butch Lyons, Lee Dunn, Larry Hall, Kenny Stalil, Mark Polk, Ronnie Roller, Gary Whitehead, Joe Lamb, Terry Blake- man, Jim Underwood and Jim Barfield. Juanita Hughes represented our class in the Junior-Senior iPlay. We had a very successful Homecoming year. Our junior float, “Olean Em”, won first prize. We were also in charge of the parade. Outside of a few showera, it was a very successful event. In our all-school Carnival we entered our “Dunk Em” Booth. The success of the booth helped us to meet our Prom expenses. We held a magazine drive which also helped to finance the Prom, Me lelt we had become official Juniors when we received our class rings in December. Ellen Dale was chosen to attend Girls State tliis year and Kenneth Stahl was chosen to go to Boys State. The high- light of the year was the Prom. It was held at the Elks Club in Springfield, Illinois. The theme for the Prom was “Stairway to the Stars”. Our Senior year opened with the election of officers. This year Ronnie Holier was elected President - Mark Polk was elected Vice-President; Ellen Dale was Secretary, and Ann Kitson was our Treasurer’ Gary Whitehead and Mark Polk were our Student Council representatives. First, we held a Freshman Initiation which lasted all day. After the bad treatment we gave the Freshmen, we made ud for it bv giving the Freshmen an Initiation Party. The party was enjoyed by even-one. We were in charge of the homecoming dance this year. We decorated the “gym” with the theme “The Be- witching Hour”. Our Queen candidates for the Coronation were Ellen Dale, Ann Kitson, and Keba Moore Ann Kitson was chosen Queen. King candidates were Mark Polk, Gary Whitehead, Kenny Stahl Ronnie Roher and Butch Lyons. Kenny Stahl was chosen King. In the Homecoming parade we entered the Boat “Don’t Swallow De Feet“. It received second place. We entered two booths in the All-School Carnival this year. We were very pleased with the results of our work. We sold re- freshments at the football games this year. We also supplied the candy machine in the school. This monev helped us toward the class trips. Several seniors represented us in the Junior-Senior Play, “Our Miss Brooks” directed hy Mrs. Cline. Those in the play were Linda Rogers, David Hullinger, David Andrew Kenneth Stahl, George Roberts, and Richard Rolirig, It was very successful and we had a full house A very memorable event of the vear was the Prom given for us by the Juniors. We would like to thank our hosts for a highlight of the senior year which we will never forget Before we took the final step of graduation, many of us received awards. Kenneth Stahl was Validictonan. Salutatorian was David Hullinger. The Betty Crocker Award winner was Ellen Dale and the D. A. R. winner was Reba Moore. Ann Kitson and Mark Polk received the Danforth Foundations Award. The happiest and yet saddiest experience of the year was when we made our final step down the aisle and received our diplomas. Me have h-d a glorious time at ICH� . DISLIKES LIKES AND Name Likes Dislikes Pastime Ambition Found Ron nie Holier Cars, money Conceited people Tinkering with cars Be a success In Trouble be well liked Butch “55” Mercurva Lyon Chevrolets Working Own 100 acres ‘ ‘ Working on 55” Mercury Kenny Stalil Betty English Make a million Health, Wealth Running Happiness around Richard Rohrig Fords Harleys Chevrolets Triumphs Thinking or sleeping Automobile Designer In hottest “55” Dodge in town Mark Polk Athletics ■Smart acting Studying people Go to Doing Mrs. Cox’s college assignments Ellen Bale Gary Dirty finger Talking on nails the phone To Succeed With Gary Reba Moore Jack Noisy people Dreaming Fulfilled With Jack Joe Lamb Cars Snobby people Eating mtt Anywhere David llullinger Anything Simarties Going to school To be a success Anywhere Edith Koontz Music money Staying home Just lookin’ To be ambitious Innocent Eric Smith Car races Going to School Horseback- riding Become a Reading farm farmer car magazines Linda Rogers Blue Eyes Nosey people Having fun Get married Jim Underwood Hamburgers pretty girls Teachers Running Around Air Force With Barfield Career or at Sanners David Andrew Hot Cars esp. Fords Chevrolets Reading hot- rod magazines Make money Everywhere George Roberts Food School policy Condeming people Be a teacher Memorizing German Gary Whitehead Ellen Conceited people Talking on the pthone Make a million At Ellens Terry Blakenian Sports Hitler Chewing gum in fans bookkeeping class Service, then college Detention room Jim Barfield Hot Cars, pretty girls A doggy car Listening to records Air Force With Underwood Ann Kitson Lee A rguments Listening- Nurse? With Lee Lee Dunn Ann Arguments Dates Get married In my car HONOR STUDENTS VALEDICTORIAN BOYS' STATE KENNETH STAHL GIRLS' STATE ELLEN DALE SALUTATORIAN DAVID HULLINGER D. A. R- WINNER REBA MOORE Back row: Jim Underwood, Eric Smith, Terry Blakeman, Mark Polk, Joe Lamb, Bruce Lyon, Richard Rohrig, Ron Roher, David Andrew, Larry Hall Front row: David Hullinger, Kenneth Stahl, Jim Barfield, Edith Koontz, Ann Kitson, Ellen Dale, Reba Moore, Linda Roeers. Gary «hite , Lee Dunn, George Roberts JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT: Kathy Murphy VICE PRESIDENT: Walter Beck SECRETARY: Lynn Meredith TREASURER: LuciUe Land ret k The Junior boys participating in sports tliis year were: Waiter Beck, Dale Casey, James Kitson, Eddie Lake, John. Miller, Gary Slanner, and Dave Reeder, Manager. MJarsha Layton, Kathy Murphy, and Elaine Peters were on the Varsity cheerleading squad. We had the responsibility of planning the Homecoming Parade. Our float for the parade had the theme, “Sailin’ to Success.” Elaine Peters and Kathy Murphy were on the Homcoming Court. Gail Bruntjen, Kathy Murphy, Elaine Peters, Judy Ramsey, Janet Poster, Lynn Meredith, Mary Meister, Lucille Landreth, Jacquelyn Chinnock, Patricia Thomas, Dale Casey and Carolyn Grossman were in the Junior-Senior Play, “Ouir Miss Brooks”. The majority of the class helped make scenery and props for the play. Our money-making projects were a bake sale, a popcorn machine at the home basketball games, a booth at the All-School Carnival, and the sale of pen sets and School Daze Albums. We were hosts of the Junior-S’enior Prom which was held at the Holiday Inn Motel in Springfield on May 6. its theme was “Some Enchanted Evening”. Joe Wofford Patricia Thomas y SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT: Sam Smith VICE PRESIDENT: Barbara Ward SECRETARY: Sharyn Kent TREASURER: Roger Wicker We had two of our Sophomore boys participating in sports tills year: Larry Moore and Ralph Glipp- inger. Our cheerleaders were Barbara Wand on the Varsity squad and Judy Cook on the Jr. Varsity Homecoming was about as hectic tills year as it was last year. The theme for our float was “ Bottle ’Em Up.” It consisted of a large white milk bottle with a silver cap. Although we didn’t win a prize, it was lots of fun. Our booth for the school carnival was the Kangaroo Court. For this we sold warrants and charged one ticket to put someone in “jail”. If jailed, you could either sit five minutes or pay a fine of one ticket. (hie of our class money-making projects was selling candy. We would like to thank Mr. Luallen for being a very helpful class sponsor. FRESHMAN CLASS September, 1UG0, brought the dazed class of ’64 to the halls of I. C. H. S. and to their share of mistakes. We were struggl- ing hard to cover our inexperience. How- ever, many attempts failed, and we were the recipents of typical freshman torment. For the first few weeks every freshman could be identified by his heavy load of books and his respect for upperclassmen. The freshmen cheerleaders were Judy Wright and Paige Baxter. Atlileties inter- ested the boys; Joe Miller, Jim White- head, Denzil Howard, Don Dale, and Jerry Banner participated in football. Joe Miller, Jim Whitehead, and Denzil Howard were on the basketball squad. At the school carnival our booth, “The Hitching Post”, won first prize. Mr. Michael was our class advisor. PRESIDENT: Jim Whitehead VICE PRESIDENT: Sharon Paul� SECRETARY: Margo Young TREASURER: Betty Crayne Wesley Blackwell P- -----------m Sharon Grossman Joe Miller Connie Patterson V Carolyn Thomas Jim Whitehead STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: B. Ward, S. Daubs, C. Patterson, Mr. Hammer, G. Whitehead, M. Polk, W. Beck, J. Foster, L. Moore. The members of the Student Council this year were Waiter Beck, Gary Whitehead, Mark Folk, Larry Moore, Janet Foster, Barbara Ward, Sliaron Daubs, and Connie Patterson. Oun sponsor was Mr. Hammer. Ait our first meeting we elected officers which were: President - Gary Whitehead Vice-President - Mark Polk Secretary - Janet Foster Treasurer - Walter Beck The Student Council was in charge of planning for the I960 Home- coming. We worked hard and the homecoming proved to be successful. Mr. Hammer accompanied Barbara Ward, Connie Patterson, Sharon l)aub6, and Larry Moore to a Convention at Galesburg. They learned some new ideas for Student Council and enjoyed the day. Next came the annual Christmas Party. A committee was seit up and with the help of everyone we had a very nice party. College Day was held at Illiopolis High and the Student Council plann- ed and made arrangements for the day. Our guest school was Tri-City. This year we started a revision of our constitution. We would like to thank Mr. Hammer for his time, help and advice which led us to a successful year. LIBRARIANS Seated: Mary Meister, Lucille Landreth, Judy Ramsey, Mrs. Cline Jacquelyn Chinnock, Lynn Meredith, Edith Koontz Standing: Dorrna Seay, Gary Whitehead, Reba Moore, Linda Rogers, Ann Kitson, Joe Wofford, Joe Lamb, David Reeder, Buren McMahan Mrs. Cline and the librarians have worked hard this year to keep the library ship-shape. The librarians help students find books either for reference or pleas- ure, keep the magazine rack in order, file old magazines for future use, help card catalogue new books and repair the old ones. Through the work of the librarians you have been given the convenience of a library in good working order, where books are easily located. COMPLIMENTS OF: Wedge Drive-In Sentinel Printing Company Robert Dairy Pritchett Funeral Home FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA AMERICA Deft to right: Top Row: C. Patterson, S. Daubs, B. Crayne, M. Stahl, P. Gordy, J. Budzen, S. Poole, P. Hancock Second Row: L. Landreth, S. Janusweski, D. Bandy, D. Seay, J. Wright, M. Young, A. Kitson, J. Cook Third Row: E. Koontz, S. Kent, K. Murphy, p. King, S. Long, D. Janusweski, R. Moore, Mrs. Britton Bottom Row: G. Bruntjen, E. Peters, K. Johnston, J. Foster, E. Dale, J. Ramsey, P. Hughes, S. Cockrum, L. Meredith llie following officers served during 11)60-61 under the guidance of Mrs. Britton, our sponsor: President - Eilleni Dale Vice-President - Gail Bruntjen V. P. Public .Relations - J udy Ramsey V. P. Projects - Janet Foster V. P. Recreation - Sherry Cockrum Secretary - Maine Peters Treasurer - Karen Johnston Parliamentarian - Lucille Landreth Historian - Lynn Meredith Photographer - Pat Hughes Chapter Sister - Miss Cornelia Darnell Chapter Parents - Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peters, Mr. and Mrs. James Kent COMPLIMENTS OF: Mansfield-Ford Grain The Initiation Tea, which our mothers attended, was held in January. Twelve girls were initiated. Mrs Zeller was made an honorary member. In March six of our girls modeled in the TAC Style Show in Springfield. This year Gail Bmutjen was chair- man of the Slangamon County Teen Age Consumer Council. April brought F. H. A. week. In May we ended a busy year with Installation of new officers. Oiu projects to raise money this year were Hobo Hay, Christmas card sales, and our White Elephant Lootk at the school carnival. In October several girls attended the Section lially Hay at Middletown. At this meeting Elaine Peters was elected Section 13 President for l!)6i-62. Also, we joined with the F. F. A. to build a Homecoming Float. “Toast Eim” was a first prize winner. The Faculty-Board Hinner was held in November. It was a big success. Anvhow, the men guests learned how to make good pies. in December the F. H. A. held a Chapter Christmas Party. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA heft to right: Standing: A. Reynolds, W. Blackwell, D. Howard, J. Foster, Chapter Sweetheart, B. McMahan, R. Lucas, S. Smith, C. Blackwell Sitting: J. Miller, W. Beck, E. Smith, K. Sta£il, D. Hullinger, Mr. Garrard President: Kenneth Stalil Vice-President: Eric Smith Secretary: JDavid Hullinger Treasurer: Walter Beck Reporter: John Miller Sentinel: Butch Lyon In October tliree of our officers attended the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Together with the F. H. A. we won the school award for our home- coming float, “Toast Em”. After our coni plot was picked, we held our annual Pest Contest; and in Feb- ruary our grain judging team placed fifth in our district We also attended several other judging contests. We sold tractor seats and put on our annual Parent-Son Banquet This year’s Chapter Sweetheart was Janet Foster. W ith M r. Garrard, our helpful advisor, we had a happy and successful year. Advisor--Mr. Sam Garrard Helping Out? Give us a pull! Handy Man How about a ride, Walter? GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Loft to right: Standing: M. Meister, K. Murphy. E. Peters, J. Chinnock, L. Landreth, B. Crayne, M. Stahl, C. Patterson, L. Meredith, Mrs. Stennett Kneeling: M. Young, J. Cook, S. CocKrum, P. Hughes, S. Kent, B. Ward, J. Foster Sitting: D. Janusweski, S. Daubs, J. Ramsey, L. Rogers, A. Kitson, P. Baxter Not Pictured: K. Johnston Our activities this year included hiking, soccer, bowling, tumbling, basketball, and volley ball. Everyone enjoyed all of these sports. The annual loot ball banquet was held in the all-purpose room. All the G. A. A. girls served the football boys, supper. I’m sure that all the boys enjoyed the supper along with the entertainment. The next event was the G. A. A. initiation. Ail the girls joining G. A, A. this year dressed in outfits depicting different sports. Then came G. 1. T. night when the G. A. A,, girls played the faculty women in a game of basketball, and the “14” team boys played the faculty men. In the spring at the Spring Banquet each girl received her G. A. A. awards. All G. A. A. girls enjoyed i artieipating this year. Thanks to our sponsor, Mrs. Sltenujett, we acquired skill in many activities. Ring, BeE—Ring Football anyone?” The Line Up Oh my aching back!” “And then you do this CONCERT Left to right: Back Row: Mr. Morton, J. Hawkins, J. Timmons, Second Row: W. Blackwell, L. Casey, R. Lucas, L. Moore, J. Miller Third Row: J. Foster, B. Ward, M. Young, J. Wright Front Row: E. Peters, K. Johnston, K. M-urphy BAND OFFICERS COMPLIMENTS OF: Citizens National Bank, Decatur Illiopolis Insurance Agency President: Dale Casey Vice President: Mary Mieister Secretary: Skaryn Kent Treasurer: Jim Barfield Librarians: Judy Wright, Sherry Coekrum, Karen Johnston Left to light: Back Row: J. Wofford, J. Ramsey, M. Meistcr, S. Kent, S. Reynolds, D. Casey, J. Barfield Second Row: J. Budzcn, P. Gordy, S. Cockrum, D. Hullinger Front Row: J. Chinnock, L. Meredith I'liis year our marching band was composed of forty baud members. The seventh and eighth grade members filled in where ever necessary during the marching season. We marched at our home football games, at Bethany’s Homecoming game, and in oar Homecoming jwade. Our Concert Band played at home basket ball games and on November 2, 1960, we played in the Sangamon County Music Festival held on the Illinlois State Fair- grounds at Springfield. Some solos and ensembles participated in the annual Music Contest We also participated in the Annual All-School Concert COMPLIMENTS OF: Himstedt Oil Company Niantic Oil Company BAND MAJORETTES Judy Ramsey Judy Sattley Mary Mesiter Sherry Williams MARCHING LETTERMEN'S CLUB Left to right: Top Row: D. Casey, G.)Roberts, J. Lamb, D. Reeder, E. Smith, K. Stahl Second Row: L. Dunn, M. Polk, T. Blakeman, R. Clippinger, J. Whitehead, J. Miller Bottom Row: Coach Luallen, J. Miller, W. Beck, J. Kitson, R. Roher, L. Hall, Coach DesCombes MIXED CHORUS Left to right: First Row: J. Chinnock, S. Kent, M. Mesiter, E. Peters, L. Meredith, S. Long, M. Young Second Row: K. Johnston, D. Hullinger, D. Casey, J. Lamb, J. Wofford, J. Ramsey, Mr. Morton Third Row: P. Hughes, S. Cockrum,- P. King, W. Beck, J. Barfield, P. Hancock, S. Poole GIRLS' CHORUS Left to right: First Row: J. Budson, S. Reynolds, J. Wright, S. Jannusweski, D. Janusweski, S. Kent Second Row: D. Bandy, L. Meredith, K. Johnston, J. Chinnock, J. Ramsey, P. Hancock, Margo Young Third Row: E. Peters, D. Seay, S. Long, p. Gordy, S. Poole, P. King, M. Meister Fourth Row: S. Cockrum, P. Hughes, A. Gardner, B. Crayne, M. Stahl BOYS' CHORUS Left to right: First Row: Mr. Morton, D. Hullinger, W. Beck, J. Wofford, D. Howard Left to right: Second Row: J. Barfield, L. Moore, J. Lamb, D. Casey, D. Reeder, K. Stahl THE 1960 HOMECOMING The annual Homecoming festivities opened Thursday evening with the traditional bonfire at the Illiopolis Wabash Park. The students and the loyal supporters of the community all joined in cheers led by the spirited cheerleaders. The symbolic dummy representing Mo- weaqua was tossed into the fire. Coach Luallen and the appointed captain, Eric Smith, gave inspiring pep talks. The traditional snake dance ended the activities for the night. The Homecoming parade began Friday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. The FHA and FFA’s “We’ll Toast 'Em” won the school plaque for the best float entry. The Junior High won the Lions Club trophy with their windmill float The Illiopolis Pirates football team played host to the Moweaqua Indians in the game on Friday night. The Pirates lost to the Indians. Saturday night the Charles Morris Orchestra furnished the music for the “Bewitching Hour”, ending the Homecoming festivities. Ann Katson and Kenneth Stahl were crowned Homecoming Queen and King. Queen - Ann Kitson King - Kenny Stahl ELLEN DALE GARY WHITEHEAD COMPLIMENTS OF: Reich Brothers «Jewelers Farmers Bank Larry's Barber Shop Mt. I � ! la ski Food Lockers REBA MOORE BUTCH LYON KATHLEEN MURPHY RONNIE ROHER ELAINE PETERS MARK POLK COMPLEMENTS OF: Kelsan Homes, Inc. daypool's “6G ’ Service Farmers G ain Connollev Drug Co:n| any COMPLIMENTS OF: R' b Wadi fell Chevrole Etvln Hemp Insu ance Pritchett Bros. Hardware Wayside Inn LINDA MARTIN DAVID SHELLER fe.- SHARON PATTERSON BILL REEDER (Retiring Queen King) ROYAL DANCI JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM On May 6, 1961, the Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Holiday Inn in Springfield, Illinois. The evening began with the banquet at 6:30 p.m. After the delicious meal, Kathleen Murphy welcomed the guests. Ronnie Roher gave the response. The Senior Will was read by Mark Polk. Gail Bruntjen and Dale Casey sang a duet, Jacquie Chinnock sang a solo, and Judy Ramsey sang a solo. A monologue was given by Mrs. Sidney Cline. Music for the dance was furnished by Don Smith and his Stardusters.' All juniors, seniors, and their guests were invited to the post-prom party given in the all purpose room by the junior class parents. COMPLIMENTS OF: I. Graves Motor Company SENIORS AND DATES Ann Kitson Lee Dunn Linda Rogers Don Yeager EUen Dale Gary Whitehead Betty Crayne Kenneth Stahl Jan Booker Mark Polk Gail Bruntjen Ron Roher STUPENT CONTROL OAT On April 7 the Future Teachers of America sponsored a “Student Control Day.” On this day all of the teachers had a’rest as the students assumed their duties. Mark Polk was chosen as Principal. Gary Whitehead and Gail Bruntjen acted as the school secretaries. Joe Lamb was acting custodian. The student body, as well as the teachers, thought the day was very successful. We have decided that the teachers haven't jwch an “easy” time after all. Custodian—Joe Lamb Teachers Ronnie Roher George Roberts Reba Moore Paige Baxter A ALL - SCHOOL CARNIVAL Again this year the yearbook staff sponsored its All-School Carnival. Classes and organizations par- ticipated in the carnival by entering booths. Three judges were Mr. Ed wait! Lewis, Mrs. Virginia Stone, and Mr. Gene Hall. The booths were judged on popularity, originality, and appearance. The Freshmen Class’s Hitch ’Em Post won first prize. Mark Polk was chosen King of the Carnival and Nancy Peters was chosen Queen. After the carnival, a beatnik dance was held. Wesley Blackwell won a prize as being the most original beatnik. Tire carnival was very successful. Refeshment Stand The Hitching Post Cake Walk Kangaroo Court Dunk ’Em Machine Ring the Goose Vote for the King and Queen of the Carnival y ? ht: K- 'Stah'’ ,L 0hinn°ck, K. Murphy, G. Bruntjen, J. Ramsey, G. Roberts, ‘ 1 • i l0™as D- Casey E- Petors, B. Andrew, L. Rogers, M. Meister, L. Meredith, D. Hu 1 linger, L. Landreth, J. Foster OUR MISS BROOKS Cast Miss Brooks Miss Finch Hugo Longacre Mr. Conklin Miss Audubon Mrs. Allen Walter Denton Jane Rhonda Elsie iiargo Sylvia Faith Doris Stanley Alar tin Basketball Players Gail Bruntjen Kathleen Murphy Dale Casey George Roberts Lynn Meredith Jacqueline Qhinnock David Andrew Elaine Peters Alary Meister Janet Foster Lucille Landreth Judy Ramsey Susan Dial Linda R ogers Da.vid Hullinger Kenneth Stahl R ichard Roll rig John Aliller James Kitsoni Walter Beck Joe Lamb CURTAIN GOING UP “Why don’t you teach more about literature?” “The Coach said if you were going to use the gym, we could Harder, Stanley, Harder!!” use your lCnglish room.” “Only one boy?” “Just me “What you need is a wife “You’re crazy” tlA HONOR STI DENTS Back row: David Ilidlinger, Karen Johnston, Barbara Ward, Annette Gardner, Janet Foster Front Row: Reba Mloore, Ann Kitson, Sharon Kent, Edaine Peters, Paige Baxter, Margo Young B HONOR STUDENTS Back row: Gary Whitehead, Denzil Howard, John Miller, Ronnie Roher, Kenneth Stahl Front row: Judy Cook, Darlene Bandy, Judy Wright, M'artha Staid, Lynn Meredith, Kathleen Murphy Scholastic Achievement at Hilo polis High School is recognized by being listed on the honor rolls at the end of each six weeks grading period Students receiving an “A average in all their subjects are rated as an A” Honor Roll Student Those students with a ‘'B” average eam B” Honor Roll status. The students pictured on this page succeeded in maintaining the average during the first semester of the school year. Back Row: Coach DesCombes, Dave Reeder, Mgr., Ralph Cllpplnger, Mark Polk, Eric Smith; Jim Whithead, Dale Casey, Gary Sanner, Ronnie Roher, Kenny Stahl, Gerry Sanner, Dave Andrew, Mgr., Coach LuAllen. Front Row: Walter Beck, John Miller, Jim Kitson, Gary Whitehead, Larry Moore, Terry Blakeman, George Roberts, Don Dale, Buren McMahan, Joe Miller. FOOTBALL 1960 The Illiopolis Pirates started off the 1960 season at Pawnee. The game was played In the rain and neither team was able to score. The Pirates opened at home against Niantic in the new Meredian Conference. Niantic won. The Pirates again played host to Assumption and through various injuries the Pirates were beaten. The team next traveled to Maroa to play in their Homecoming game. This was the first time the Pirates scored on their opponents. The Illiopolis Pirates again played host to Lovington. They fell behind in the first half, but came storming back in the second half. However, they still failed to pull a win out The team headed for Bethany to play in their Homecoming game. The Pirates again walked the plank. On October 28, our Homecoming game, the Pirates fielded a much weakened team but still played a good game against overpowering odds. The last game of the season was played at ML Zion. The gome ended with Mt Ziop the victor. The Pirates’ record was 0-7-1. Still the boys gave the game all they could. JIM KITSON GUARD JIM WHITEHEAD HALFBACK don dale TACKLE Biiren McMahan Guard JOHN MILLER TACKLE KENNETH STAHL HALFBACK m —g K •'jt rr VB r Gary Whitehead Honorary Captain Guard Line, left to right: Ralph Clippinger, Terry Biakeman, Gary Whitehead, Jim Kitson, Walter Beck, George Roberts, Dale Casey. Backfield, left to right: Eric Smith, Mark Polk, Gary Sanner, Jim Whitehead. Marsha Layton, Kathleen Murphy, Barbara Ward, Elaine Peters Coach Wayne DesCombes Coach James Lualien BASKETBALL TEAM llliopolis Opponent 54 •Tri-City 42 52 •Assumption 50 37 Loving ton 41 58 Tower Hill 48 60 'Bethany 78 43 Moweaqua 60 51 Niantic 73 43 Tri-City 49 46 Assumption 68 37 •Blue Mound 62 53 Mt. Auburn 59 50 •Maroa 67 67 Kincaid 87 57 •Stonington 89 55 •Niantic 86 49 Macon 70 54 •Findlay 93 74 Mt. Auburn 65 Home Games VARSITY SQUAD Left to right: Larry Hall, Jim Kitson. John Miller, Mark Polk, JErie Smith, Ronnie Roher, Kenneth Stahl, Coach DesCombes JUNIOR-VARSITY SQUAD Left to light: Ralph Clippinger, Walter Beck, Jim Whitehead, Eddie Lake, Joe Miller, Denzil Howard, Larry Moore, Coach Luallen, Coach DesCombea Managers Dave Reeder, David Andrew Jim Whitehead John Miller Ralph Glippinger Forward Center Guard Sangamon Ctounty Tourney, Pawnee llliopolis............... 29 New Berlin.............59 Eddie Lake Joe Miller Walter Beck Guard Center Guard Larry Hall lionnie Koher Guard Forward Center Mark Polk Forward Center Meridian Conference Tourney, Findlay District Tourney, Mt. Auburn Illiopolb 38 Maroa 58 Niantic 86 Eric Smith Jim Kitson Kenneth Stahl Forward Forward Guard Center Center Mark Polk American Legion Free Throw Trophy Winner Kenny Stahl Captain Coach DesComben Ronnie Roher Captain VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Elaine Peters Kathleen Murphy Barbara Ward UNIOR - VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Judy Cook Judy Wriglit Lynn Meredith Paige Baxter TRACK TEAM Back row: Manager Dave Reeder, Jim Whitehead, Mark Polk, Joe Miller, Eric Smith, John Miller Jerry Sanner. Coach LuAllen Front row: Kenneth Stahl, Jack Hawkins, Walter Beck, Ralph Clippinger, Larry Hall NAME Mark Polk Ronnie Roher Kenneth Stahl Larry Hall Eric Smith Walter Beck John Miller Jerry Sanner Ralph Clippinger Joe Miller Jim Whitehead Jim Timmons TOTAL POINTS EVENTS 174 100-220-440 Broad Jump 21 Shot Put High Jump 100 yd. dash Relay 12 High Hurdles Low Hurdles High Jump 2 Discus Shot Put Mile 9 Mile 27 Shot Put Discus 15 High Hurdles Low Hurdles 440 Relay 2 220 Relay 19 Pole Vault 220 Relay 34 880 Low Hurdles Relay 9 100-200 Broad Jump Relay 880 Relay Letter winners BASEBALL TEAM Back row: Coach DesCombes, Joe Miller, Mark Polk, Larry Mloore, Eric Smith, Terry Blakeman, Manager Dave Boeder Front Bow: l arry Hall, Jim Barfield, Jim Underwood, Ralph Clippinger, Sammy Smith, Jim Whitehead The baseball season this year consisted of six games, The Pirates won one game and lost five to their opponents. Jim Underwood and Jim Barfield shared most of the pitching duties. Larry Hall, a senior, ended the season with the highest batting average. The players and their positions were: Larry Hall — 2nd baseman and catcher Eric Smith — 1st and 3rd baseman Jim Barfield — Pitcher and shortstop Ralph Clippinger — Catcher and 3rd baseman Mark Polk —1st baseman and shortstop Jim Underwood — 1st and 2nd baseman and pitcher Jim Whitehead — Centerfielder Terry Blakeman — Bight fielder Larry Moore — Left fielder Joe Miller — Utility outfielder Sam Smith — Utility outfielder yearbook STAFF Left to right: George Roberts, Mark Polk, Kenneth Statu, Gary wm-.ehead, Reba Moore, Ann Kitaon Ronnie Roher, Jim Barfield, David HuUlnger, Linda Rogers, YEARBOOK STAFF Editor Sales Manager Claes Editor Sports Editors Business Manager Advertising Manager Photographer Activities Editor Organizations Editor Beta Mioore George Roberts Ellen Dale Ronnie Roller Gary Whitehead Ann Kitson Kenny Stahl Jim Barfield Mark Polk David Hullinger We, the yearbook staff, would like to thank all those who gave their support so graciously and who made our 1961 Pirate Log possible: Mrs. Zeller, who helped us with our finances Hubbard Studios Mr. Bell of the Sentinel Printing Company Mr. Victor Erickson from Inter-Cbllegiate Press The faculty and student body for their never failing support. COMPLIMENTS OF: Macon Music OFF GUARD! Neck tie party Whoopee What lovely vioces you can do? Getting brownie points Well almost What handsome boys my lipstick on straight? INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements Factory — Home Office Kansas City — Winnipeg U.S.A. illi '