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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1968 volume:

|p The Yearbook Staff Dedication In deep appreciation for your time and effort in sponsoring the yearbook and especially for your patience, we dedicate the 1968 Pirate Log to you, Mrs. Porter. Mk Rullus Williams Indiana State University B.S. Degree Butler University M.S. in Ed. Superintendent David Geibel Eureka College B.A. degree Principal Guidance Counselor ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Secretary: Mrs. Claire Pritchett Bookkeeper: Mrs. Sandra Reeder Shirley Alford Berea College B.A. English Graduate Work InterAmerican University Knox College N.D.E.A. Institute Spanish Donald Daebelliehn De Paul University B.S. degree English, Speech Drama mam Ray Haywood Illinois State University B.S. and M.A. degrees History and Social Studies Basketball Coach Mary Ross Illinois State University B.S. degree Major: Health and P.E. Minor: Secretarial Bus Physical Education --Typing . Eileen Hurley Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois home Economics Jim Lindgren B.S. in Agriculture University of Illinois Vocational Ag. Francesca Rice University of Naples, Illinois State Millikin B.A. degree Latin, French Gary Warnick Millikin University Eastern University B. S. degree Music David Orr B.S. in Education Eastern Illinois University Jr. High Science Biology Physical Science Baseball Coach Virginia Stone Illinois State University B.S. degree English Laurel Carnine Minot State College B.S. degree Major: Business Education Minor: Physical Education Bookkeeping Shorthand Physical Education Bill Dever Northeast Missouri Teachers College Culver-Stockton College B.S. in Education Major in Physical Education Social Studies Physical Education Richard Weber B.S. in Education Eastern Illinois University M.S. in Education Illinois State University Mathematics Barbara Sheliar Illinois State University B.S. degree General Math Gene Hall Illinois State University B.S. degree Driver's Education Jerry Smalling West Kentucky State College B.A. and M.A. degrees Jr. High Science Chemistry General Science Physical Education Football Coach COOKS Frankie Reynolds Evelyn Stelzreide Zelma McDonald Elola Rogers BUS DRIVERS Denzil Howard Les Havener Bill Drabing Phil Sheller Pat Welch CUSTODIANS Orville Morgan Pat Welch Jesse Rogers WILLIAM HOKE PICKRELL PRESIDENT Class Pres. IV; Track II-IV; Student Council I; I Club Drama Club III-IV; Musicals Innocents IV Football I-IV 111. State Scholarship fttior II- IV; III- IV; RICHARD ALLEN KETCHAM TREASURER Class Pres. I, Treas. Ill, V. Pres. IV; N.H.S. II-IV, V. Pres. IV, Student of the Month IV; Student Council IV, Sec.; I” Club II-IV, Pres. IV; Drama Club III-IV , Musicals III-IV; Football I-IV; Basketball I-IV; Baseball I-IV: Track I-IV; Boys' State III; Homecoming King IV; Who 1s Who Amoung American High School Students IV. Baseball. I-IV; Track I-III; Basketball I-IV; Football I-IV; N.H.S. IV; Class Treas. IV; Musical IV; I Club II-IV. ELLEN LORRAINE WURL SECRETARY Class Treas. I, Sec. III- IV; N.H.S. II-IV, Student of the Month IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV, Editor IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musical II- IV, Accompanist III; Innocents IV; G.A.A. I- III, Points Chairman III; Coup Staff II-III; Band II- IV; Chorus I-IV, Accompanist III- IV; Girl's State Alternate III; Who's Who Among American High School Students IV. T � L LINDA SUE BARNES Student Council IV, Treas. IV; F. H.A.II-IV, V. Pres. IV; Drama Club III; Musicals II-III; G. A.A. II-III; Yearbook Staff III-IV; Majorette II-IV; Chorus I, Homecoming Court IV. ••V MARTHA MARY BOWER N.H.S. Ill; Drama Club II-IV, Musical II-IV; Innocents IV; G.A.A. I-III; Coup Staff II7 III; Chorus I-IV; Band I-IV. KATHLYN ANITA BLILER N.H.S. III-IV, Pres. IV; Student Council I,III, Treas. Ill; Drama Club III-IV, Sec. IV, Musicals II-IV; D.A.R. Award IV; Girls' State III; Yearbook Staff III-IV; J.V. Cheerleader I, Varsity II-IV; Student of the Month IV; G.A.A. I-IV, Treas. II, V.Pres. Ill; Homecoming Court IV; Class V. Pres. I,III; Band I-IV; Chorus I-IV. MARIA BUDZEN F.H.A. II-IV; Drama Club III- IV: Musicals II- IV; Chorus III- IV. STEPHANIA BUDZEN Drama Club III-IV; Musicals III-IV; F.H.A. II-IV; Chorus II-IV. LINDA LOUISE DANIELS F.H.A. I-III; Public Relations II, Pres.Ill, Drama Club III; Musicals II-III; Betty Crocker Award IV; Chorus I-III. SHARON LEE DIAL F.H.A. I-IV, Public Relations Pres, IV; Drama Club III; Musical III; Chorus I-IV. DAVID PAUL EDWARDS Transfer from Landrum, N.H.S. IV, Recorder IV; Drama Club III-IV, V. Pres. IV; Musicals II-IV, Innocents” IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; I Club III-IV; Basketball II, Track I-III; Band I-IV, Drum Major II-IV; Chorus I-IV. PAUL WESLEY DUNN Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II-IV; F.F.A. I-IV; I Club III-IV; Football I- IV; Baseball III; Track I, III-IV; Chorus I-IV. ALLEN DALE GASS Drama Club III-IV, Pres. IV; Musicals II-IV; F.F.A. I-III, Reporter II, Sec. Ill; I Club II-IV; Football I-IV; Basketball I-IV; Baseball III-IV; Track I-IV. AT .AN K. GORDAN Drama Club III-IV; Musicals II-IV; F.F.A. I-III; Chorus I. DENNIS GROSSMAN F.F.A. I; Drama Club III-IV; Musicals II-IV; Chorus I-IV. MARGARET ANN HILLS Drama Club II-IV, Musicals II-IV; F.H.A. I-IV, V. Pres, of Recreation II, Treas. Ill, Crisco Award II, F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart III; G.A.A. I-IV; J.V. Cheerleading I, Varsity II-IV; Chorus I-IV; Homecoming Court IV. DONNA ANN HILDEBRANDT National Honor Society II-IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II-IV: Innocents IV; Ass't. Ed. of Coup II-III; F.H.A. I-IV; G.A.A. I; Chorus I-IV. THOMAS EDWARD KAPPER Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II-IV; Innocents IV; F.F.A. II-IV, Reporter III, Pres, IV; I Club III-IV, V. Pres. IV; Track I-III; Football III-IV; Basketball I-IV; Homecoming Court IV. LELAND LEIGH Football II-IV; Track II-III; Basketball III. CYD CHARMELL LOREIDE National Honor Society II-IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II-IV; Innocents IV; G.A.A, I-IV; J. V. Cheerleader I-II; Chorus I-IV; Scholarship II; Band I-IV. CAROL ANN MAXHEIMER F.H.A. I-IV, Degree's Chairman IV; Yearbook staff III, IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II- IV; G.A.A. I-II; Chorus I, III, IV; Band I-TIT JOHN McMAHON F.F.A. I-III; Football I-III; Track I-III; Baseball I, II. STEVE KENNETH MENDENHALL Drama Club III-IV, Musical IV; Innocents IV; I Club III-IV; F.F.A.I-IV; Treas. IV; Basketball I; Track III-IV. JAMES BRUCE MOORE Class Treas. II; Yearbook staff III-IV; Drama Club III-IV; Musicals II-IV; F.F.A. I-IV; Coup staff II-III; I Club II-IV: Football I-IV; Baseball II-III; Track I-IV; Basketball I-IV TONIE MARIE MOSES F.H.A. I-IV, Historian II, Public Relations V. Pres. Ill Second V. Pres. IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musicals II-IV; Chorus I-II. JO LYNN PEYTON ' N.H.S. II-IV; Scholarship Award I-II; 111. State Scholarship IV; Yearbook staff III-IV, Ass't Ed. IV; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader I; Varsity Cheerleader II- IV; Drama Club III; Musi- cal III; Student of the Month IV; Homecoming Queen IV; G.A.A. I-IV, Points Chairman II; Service Award III-IV; Class Sec. II; Class Pres. Ill; Band I- III; Chorus I-IV WILLIAM ISAAC PETERS Musical IV; Homecoming Court IV; “I Club II-IV; Football I-IV, Co-Captain IV; Baseball I-IV; Track I-III; Basketball I-IV, I” Club II-IV. VIC PICKEL F.F.A. I-IV; I Club I-IV; Chorus II; Foot- ball I-IV; Track I-III; Baseball II, III; Basket ball III. KERRY L. POLK Drama Club III-IV; Music-ls II-IV; F.F.A. II-III: Football II; -rack II; Band I IV. BEVERLY JO ROGERS F.H.A. I-IV, Historian III, V. Pres, of Recreation: Drama Club III IV; Musicals II-IV; G.A.A. I-II; Coup Staff II,III; Chorus I-IV. LOUISE KATHLEEN ROHRIG F.H.A. I-IV, Treas. II; Drama Club III; Musicals II-III; G.A.A. I DENNIS RAY STACEY F.F.A. I-IV, Sentinel III, V. Pres. IV; I Club III-IV; Drama Club III-IV; Musical IV: ’'Innocents IV; Track I-IV, F.H.A Chapter Beau IV. ANN CORRINE STAHL N.H.S. II; Drama Club III- IV, Musical II-IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; G.A.A. I-IV, Treas. Ill, G.A.A. Camp III; Chorus I-IV. KATHRYN MARIE TIMMONS N.H.S. IV; Musical III-IV; Drama Club III- IV; G.A.A. I- IV; Chorus I- IV; Band I- IV. SHaROLYN JEAN UNDERWOOD F.H.A. III-IV, Pres. IV; Drama Club III-IV; Musicals II- IV; Chorus IV. DONNA ANN WHITTEN Class Sec. I; Student Council II-IV, Sec. Ill, Pres. IV; N.H.S H.H.S. II-IV, Student of the Month IV; G.A.A. I-IV; Drama Club III-IV, Musical II-IV; Innocents IV; Coup Staff II- III; Yearbook Staff III-IV; Band I-IV; Chorus I-IV; JR. Varsity Cheerleader II; Homecoming Court IV; Who's Who Among America High School Students IV. RICHARD A. WILHAM National Honor Society II-IV, Sec. IV; Drama Club IIT-IV, Musicals III-IV; Student f the Month IV; Basketball II-IV; Class Pres. II. DEBORAH ANN WILLIAMS Service Award IV; F.H.A. II-IV, Sec. IV, Song- leader III; Musicals II- III;Drama Club III-IV; Treas. IV; G.A.A. Ill; Majorette II-IV; Chorus I-IV; Band I-IV. PATTY JO WILLIAMS Student Coun il III-IV, V. Pres. IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; F.H.A. II-IV; Drama.Club III-IV; Musicals II-III; G.A.A. I. N.H.S. IV. ■ BETTY BILBREY Transfer fromMt. Auburn G.A.A. I-III; F.H.A. I-III; Chorus I-III; Librarian II-III. Senior Class History Where has time flown? Was it only a few months ago that we seniors began our final yea;-? As we think back, these four years have been ones we'H never forget. We entered as freshmen, characteristically looked down upon by upper classmen and -labeled trouble-makers by our teachers. We proved we weren't down yet by placing second in float competition with We Auto Win. Our class officers were Bill Seay, Pres.; Kathy Bliler, Vice-Pres.; Donna Whitten, Sec.; Ellen Wurl, Treas. As sophomores, we entered under the leadership of Rick Wilbam, Pres.; Sheryl Hartleroad, Vice -Pres.; Bruce Moore, Treas,; Jo Peyton, Sec. Fifteen out of nineteen of our boys participated in athletics, and over half of the class was involve! with the musical. We proved our responsibility by ini tiating a candy sale, the result of which left us a sizeable treasury to take on to junior year. Our -unior year was filled with many rewarding activities. We were awarded first place for out float Beat 'Em to the Ball'.' Our magazine sales enabled us to sponsor prom' at t' e Decatur Club. Total class initiative-made Paris By Night a success. Our class officers for that year were Jo Peyton, Pres.; Kathy Bliler, Vice Pres.; Ellen Wurl, Sec.; Bill Seay, Treas. Our representatives for sports totaled 14 out of 17. Again, over half of the class participated in the musical. Our senior year was a dream come true. Under the leadership of Bill Pickrell, Pres.; Bill Seay, Vice Pres.; Ellen Wurl, Sec.; Dick Ketcham, Treas.; and Mr. Daebelliehn, class sponsor, we worked and slaved at every- thing from bake sales to rummage sales to our Mardi Grss with only one thouhgt--New Orleans or Bust’. Besides the excitement of our tr ip to New Orleans, the seniors took first place with their float Snoopy Guns for the Pirates. Our theme for Homecoming was Yesterday with decorations fitted to an old-time speakeasy. Sports representatives totaled 13 out of 18. Most all of the seniors were involved with dramatics. All the seniors can undoubtedly say--”They were four very good years. The Junior Class Officers and Sponsors are: Mr. Weber Jeanette McDonald, Sec. Peggy Craig, V. Pres. Junior The Junior Class sold magazines, can- dy, had a bake sale, a soc hop, and held concession stands at the Jr. High basket- ball games. The Juniors were also in charge of the Homecoming Parade this year. Our float theme was We'll Multiply the Score for a Hare-raising Victory . Our class rings were purchased from the Joster Company. Keith Cross Erma Dodson Bill Etherton Rita Febus Bill Forster Richard Graves Randy Helton Larry Long Tim McKean Lon Reynolds Roger Stone Jim Turnbull Debbie Johnson Theresa Keleher Dennis Lybarger Jeanette McDonald Patty Blakeman, Pres. Richard Graves, Treas. Miss Alford Class David O'Dell Jill O'Neill Our class colors are royal blue and silver. Our motto is Success comes in cans, failure in can'ts . The class chose the white orchid as its flower. „ , Max Reeder We were also in charge of prom. It J. L. Rogers was held at the Elks Club in Springfield on April 27. The music was supplied by the- Sounds Unlimited. The Junior Class greatly appreciated all the help we received from our spon- sors, Miss Alford and Mr. Weber. Kelly Sanner Mark Smith Jim Stahl Joan Cook Tommy Robertson Jody Allen Wende Allen Chris Berry Nancy Blakeman Bill Booker Sara Bower Carol Bruntjen Terrie Buckner Christina Budzen John Carroll The Sophomore Class Officers and Sponsors are: Mr. Haywood Nancy Fieldbinder, Sec. Sophomore The Class of 1970 got off to a slow start. The first project was our Homecoming float of We're Rootin' For A Victory. This kept pace Stanley Cravens Mark Dobrinsky Jeanette Drabing Donna Ealey Rita Rogers Mark Sanner Lonnie Scales Dian = Seay David Sheller Mark Sanner, Pres.; Liz Whitten, V. Pres.; Bill Booker. Treas. Class with the sales of the Home- coming Dance Tickets. We followed this up with a dance at the Visitation Hall featuring the Villagettes and a soc hop after a game. Robert Grossman Jackie Hartleroad Leslie Havener Paul Hayden Carol Hurst Ron Ketchum Randy Lyon Mike Maison Larry Mifflin Rodney Mitchell Nancy Fieldbinder Cheri Green Bob Timmons Kathy Waugh Billie O'Dell Liz Whitten Pam Patterson Gary Wilham Nyla Peyton Joan Wilson . V Jim Pope Mary Woodard Denise Ballinger Toby Baxter Steve Blair Susan Bliler Steve Brazle John Bruntjen Mike Cook Larry Daniels The Freshman class officers are: Mr. Orr, sponsor; Martha Hemp, Pres.; Freshman DeWain Dodson Mary Forster In August, the Freshman class of '71 rook a final look back to junior high and then made the big step into the halls of I.C.H.S. Homecoming was the first exciting class activity. We sponsored a bake sale in October to raise money for Mike Kapper Sharon Moore Linda Lamb Arthur LeBeane Danny Morris Pam Pickel Gary Leonard Connie Pickrel Larry Leonard Pam Rogers Doris Shartzer Connie Pickrell, Sec.; Janet Hills, Treas.; Mike Gass, V. Pres. Class our float—’’The Pirate Line Is Busy. In December, another big class project was selling Stanley bubble- bath. We wish to thank Mr. Orr, our spon- sor, for helping us make this past year a great one. Mike Gass Melody Green Steve Grossman Martha Hartleroad Chris Havener Martha Hemp Janet Hills Caroline Holmes Dennis Barnes Keith Hartry Steve Leonard Rhea Loheide Allan McDonald Mary McGee Molly McKean Don Reynolds Shirley Smith Martin Stahl Mary Lynn Stengel Linda Thomas Donna Underwooc Row 1: L. Leonard, M. Gass, C. Berry Row 2: Mr. Geibel, B. Etherton, L. Whitten, P. Blakeman, K. Witts, P. Craig Row 3: L. Barnes, D. Whitten, B. Seay, P. Williams STUDENT COUNCIL N H S Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 D. Hildebrandt, P. Patterson, D. Johnson, D. Whitten, C. Loheide, K. Sanner M. Reeder, R. Graves K. Timmons, E. Wurl, D. Seay, P. Craig, J. Peyton, D. Sheller, P. Hayden, M. Dobrinsky Mr. Daebelliehn, D. Edwards, B. Seay, K. Bliler, R. Wilham, D. Ketcham F. H. A. Row 1: Row 2: Row 3 : Row 4: P. Williams, P. Pickel, S. Moore, M. McGee, D. Ealey, B. O'Dell, M. Woodard M. Hills, M. Budzen, M. Hartleroad, C. Budzen, J. Cook, R. Rogers, B. Rogers S. Budzen, P. Brazel, C. Maxheimer, D. Hildebrandt, D. Ballinger, S. Smith, C. Tomas, P. Rogers Mrs. Hurley, S. Dial, L. Barnes, J. Underwood, D. Williams, T. Moses, F. Bell Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: BHHBW C. Johnson, M. Stahl, D. Dodson, K. S. Leonard, B. Forster, M. Kapper J. Bruntjen, D. Barnes, L. Daniels, B. Booker, G. Wilham, L. Scales, B. D. Lybarger, J. Stahl, M. Smith, B. D. Stacey, S. Moore, Mr. Lindgren Hartry, R. Hancock, J. Rogers,S R. Ketchum, L. Mifflin, T. Robertson Moore, D. Morris Etherton, S. Mendenhall, T. Kapper, F. F. A. Top row: Mrs. Camine, K. Timmons, A. Stahl, M. McGee, D. Ealey, B• O'Dell, J. McDonald, M. Stengel, D. Whitten, M. Hemp, P. Blakeman, S. Bower. L. Havener, L. Whitten, P. Patterson Middle row: M. Hills, J. Cook, D. Seay, L. Lamb, J. Hills, N. Fieldbinder C. Hurst, K. Waugh, N. Peyton, M. McKean, C. Pickrell, P. Craig, N. Blakeman, R. Loheide, Bottom row: K. Bliler, C. Loheide, M. Forster, K. Witts, J. Peyton, S. Moore, P. Pickel, P. Rogers, S. Bliler, J. Carroll G. A. A. President Vice-President Treasurer Points Chairman Student Council Karen Witts Nancy Blakeman Jane Carroll Diane Seay Peggy Craig CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Standing: L. Leonard, B. Forster, G. Leonard J. Sthal, Coach Haywood Knee ling: D. Lybarger, C. Havener, J. Bullock Top Row: M. Sanner, R, Ketphum, K, Sanner, R. Lyon, D. Ketcham, B. Etherton, M. Bobrinsky, D. Stacey, P. Dunn, B. Timmons Middle Row: B. Booker, B. Forster, I. Peters, B. Seay, B. Pickrell, L.Mifflin, B. Moore, S. Mendenhall, M. Smith, D. Lybarger, M. Malson Bottom Row: Mr. Smalling, T. Robertson, T. Kapper, D. Edwards, A. Gass, A. Stone, R. Graves, M. Reeder, Mr. Haywood MARCHING BAND The Illiopolis Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Gary Warnick, presented many talented performances. A variety of tunes accompanied by showy steps were performed for the football spectators at half times. The band also participated in the Homecoming Parade. This year the band added another activity to their performances. They marched in the United Fund Parade held in Decatur. Row Row 2: Row 3: M. Dobrinsky, D. Sheller, B. Timmons, T. Robertson, R. Kethchum, J. Carroll, K. Sanner, M. Reeder, B. Etherton, R. Stone, C. Johnson, G. Leonard, Coach Dever, A. Gass, L. Lee, T, Kapper, P. Dunn, D. McMann,B. Pickrell, B. Moore, B. Seay I. Peters, D. Ketchami, Coach Smalling FOOTBALL The Illiopolis Pirates were out after another successful season with Coach Jerry Smalling at the helm. He had coached these boys since they were freshmen and now was the time for them to show him what they had learned. The Pirates started out with a rain soaked victory over Pawnee 13-0. Adapted to the rain, the Pirates played archrival, Niantic. The Pirates won 14-0. Traveling to Mt. Zion for our next game, we went down to our first loss 27-0. The Pirates, shrugging off the bad taste of defeat, went to Assumption to face a strong Comet team. The mighty Pirates chalked up another victory by a score of 26-14 Homecoming rolled around and the Pirates played host to Maroa. Again we came up with a win with the score of 26-0. Bethany was our next opponent. The Pirates managed to pull off a 13-0 win without the aid of several key players. Visibility was poor but that didn't stop the Pirates. They spoiled Lovington's Homecoming by a score of 13-0. The big show-down between the unbeaten and the unscored upon Mowequa Indians and the Illiopolis Pirates came to a climax on October 25. It was a long, hard-fought battle and the Pirates were rewarded with a 13-0 victory and a share of the Meridian Conference Championship. The only obstacle in claiming the Championship was Macon. They came to blows and the Pirates wound up on top. The score was 14-0. This gave the Pirates an undisputed Championship title for the second consecutive year. Paul Dunn Vic Pickel Ike Peters Bill Pickrell Meridian Player of the Year A] Gass - - | M Bill Seay k Bruce Moore Tom Kapper Dick Ketcham Leland Leigh Max Reeder Kelly Sanner Rich Graves Roger Stone Bill Etherton All Conference Team Homecoming 1967 The 1967 Homecoming was opened by the annual bonfire. After a pep talk from Coach Smalling, the Trojan dummy was thrown into the fire. All the while, the cheerleaders were keeping the spirit of the crowd high. The Homecoming parade was held on Friday afternoon, with the winning floats announced at half time at the football game that night. The Seniors were awarded the School Trophy for their float, Snoopy Guns for the Pirates, The American Legion Trophy was awarded to the Juniors for We'll Multiply That Score for a Hare Raising Victory. Congratulations to the Pirates and Coach Smalling for a great Homecoming victory! The theme for the Homecoming dance was Yesterday, with a Roaring 20's setting. The band was a swinging group from Chicago called the Children of Genesis. The highlight of the evening came with the crowning of the Queen, Jo Peyton, and King, Bill Seay by retiring King and Queen of 1966, Carl Fieldbinder and Patsy Pickrell. Attendants for the crowning were Linda Barnes, Kathy Bliler, Margie Hills, Donna Whitten, A1 Gass, Tom Kapper Ike Peters, and Vic Pickel. Retiring King and Queen Patsy Carl Field __-|pDRY Crown Bearers Tia Lyon Donnie Sally Coronation Royal Dance Tom Kapper, Bill Booker. Kelly Sanner, Randy Lyon, Ike Peters, Bruce Moore, Dick Ketcham, Rich Graves, Mark Sanner, Bill Seay, Rick Wilham, Coach Haywood VARSITY BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY Steve Leonard, Martin Stahl, Gary Leonard, John Carroll, Larry Leonard, Larry Daniels, Kelly Sanner, Randy Lyon, Mark Sanner, Bill Booker, Jim Stahl, Roger Stone, John Bruntjen, Mark Dobrinslcy, Coach Smelling Ike Peters Richard Graves Dick Ketcham Varsity M. Hills J. Peyton K. Bliler P. Blakeman J. Carroll K. Witts CHEERLEADERS L. Havener K. Waugh N. Peyton L. Whitten Junior Varsity n Row 1: K. Witts, D. Whitten, M. Stengel, N. Blakeman, R. Loheide., L. Whitten, D. Edwards Row 2: D. Underwood, S. Bliler, M. Dobrinsky, R. Lyon Row 3: R. Mitchell, Mr. Warnick, B. Timmons, C. Johnson, D. Sheller, K. Timmons STAGE BAND CONCERT BAND Row 1: K. Bliler, M. Bower, T. Keleher, D. Johnson, L. Havener, C. Bruntjen, L. Lamb, S. Moore, C. Berry Row 2: K. Witts, d, Row 2: K. Witts, D. Whitten, M. Stengel, N. Blakeman, F. Loheide, L. Whitten, D. Edwards,S. Bower, M. McGee Row 3: M. Dobrinsky, C. Johnson, D. Sheller, K. Timmons, C. Loheide, D. Underwood S. Bliler, D. Ealey, P. Pickel Row 4: R. Mitchell, B. Timmons, Mr. Warnick Row 1: R. Loheide, K. Timmons, L. Whitten, S. Smith, D. Underwood, E. Wurl, M. Budzen, S. Budzen, C. Baxter, M. Hills, K. Bliler, J. Peyton, S. Bowers M. McKean, L. Havener, A. Stahl, D. Williams, Mr. Daebelliehn Row 2: M. Woodard, C. Pickrell, P. Blakeman, S. Bliler, P. Craig, M. McGee, S. Moore, C. Budzen, J. Hills, C. Bruntjen, C. Hurst, K. Waugh, M. Forster, N. Peyton, S. Dial Row 3: M. Bower, M. Stengel, D. Whitten, J. McDonald, J. Carroll, F. Bell, P. Pickel, D. Hildebrandt, J. Underwood, C. Maxheimer, B. Rogers, C. Loheide M. Hemp Row 4: P. Dunn, B. Timmons, B. Grossman, D. Edwards, P. Hayden, T. Kapper, C. Berry, R. Lyon, M. Malson MIXED CHORUS GIRLS' ENSEMBLE Row 1: M. Bower, N. Peyton, K. Timmons, E. Wurl, S. Bliler, J. Peyton, L. Havener, D. Williams Row 2: S. Dial, S. Bower, J. Underwood, M. Hemp, C. Loheide Drama Club The highlight of the year; the production which brought the drama club out in full strength was our musical, Bye Bye Birdie . A fine cast rehearsed long hours while an equally fine crew hammered nails and splashed paint to bring to life another production--the pride of each drama club member. Graduation takes in its wake many talented thespians, Kathy Bliler, Donna Whitten, Dave Edwards and Tom Kapper received the Senior Dramatics award. Many others received awards for their contribution to the dramatics program of llliopolis High School. h arts Club Officers: Ur. Oaebclliehn -.moderator, Dave idwa,:'s-v’ice President, .1 Gass-Presifient, Kathy DUler-Jec-retary, Debbie ;i 11 iams-Treasurer TOP ROW: D. Lybarger, D. O'Dell, S. Mendenhall, B. Rogers, C. Loheide MIDDLE ROW: M. Smith, D. Stacey, A. Gordon, D. Edwards, K. Cross BOTTOM ROW: D. Whitten, M. Bower, T. Kapper, E. Wurl, B. Pickrell, D. Hildebrandt The Innocents” fhe speech and drama class pre- sented she mystery, 'The Innocents by .illaim Archibald on February 25th. The mystery involves two small children and their governess who becomes in- volved in the intrigues oi two ghosts. Tom Kapper and Ellen hurl played the two children, Miles and Flora, donna . hitten portrayed the governess; ihe housekeeper, mrs C-rose, was playec oy Marc: -.a towe . . The ghosts of Peter c uinc and Miss Jessei were acted by Bill Pickrell and Donna NilJebrandt. The sented some .interesting and scenic and sound effects. play p.:e- captivating Dave Edwards was technical director and Mark 3u.i th directed lighting and sound. They worked hard, as did the cast and crew-- and the effort resulted in an evening of spine tingling entertainment. Next day Ely house gave way to the MacAfee house; Bill Pickrell lost his green complexion and red hair, and Tom Kapper started wailing for !Bye Bye Birdie. That1s show bis! DONNA WHITTEN TOBY CANNON ANN TRENKL PAUL DUNN JUNIOR- SENIOR PROM ORIENTAL MARTHA BOWER DAVE KELEKER — fantasy V KATHY BLUER r BILL PICKRELL DONNA HILDEBRANDT TOM PHILLIPS SHARON DIAL TERRY SCALES LOUISE ROHRIG DON ADAMS MARGIE HILLS BILL BURG PATSY PICKRELL KERRY POLK JO PEYTON JIM SHEAFFER LEA MARTIN DENNIS GROSSMAN KAREN WITTS DAVE EDWARDS JEAN UNDERWOOD TOM WANTLAND LINDA DANIELS RICHARD DICKENSON TONIE MOSES LARRY WICKER JILL O'NEILL DICK KETCHAM THERESA KELEHER IKE PETERS V 1. NANCY ALLISON Alan gordan LINDA BARNES JOHN McMAHON BRENDA BRUNS VIC RICKEL DEBBIE WILLIAMS WES HUDDLESTON TOP ROW: M. Malson, A, Gass, B. Timmons, D. Stacey, B. Seay, A. Stone, R. Graves T. McKean, D. Sheller, B. Forster, R. Ketchum, D. Lybarger, Mr. Haywood MIDDLE ROW: S. Mendenhall, C, Berry, B. Booker, R. Lyon, P. Dunn, K. Sanner, B. Pickrell, M-. Reeder, M. Sanner, M. Dobrinsky BOTTOM ROW: S. Grossman, C. Havener, L. Daniels, M. Gass, S. Blair, G. Leonard, C. Johnson, J. Bruntjen, M. Stahl, L. Leonard Track Team The Illiopolis Pirate Speedsters turned in find performances during the 1968 track season. Finishing second in the Central Illinois Conference, Bill Pickrell, John Bruntjen, Randy Lyon, Larry Leonard, Larry Daniels and Dennis Lybarger turned in record breaking per- formances . This year, we were fortunate to have a Sangamon County Champion in Bill Seay and a Meridian Conference Champion in Bill Pickrell. This year's cinder squad was young; all but six boys will be back next year hoping to break more records and becom- ing Sangamon County, Meridian Conference and Central Illinois Conference champions 8 STANDING: Mr. Orr, M. Smith, I. Peters, B. Seay, A. Gass, D. Ketcham. B. Forster, R. Graves, K. Cross KNEELING: D. Lybarger, M. Dobrinsky, G. Leonard, M. Gass, L. Leonard, J. Carroll Baseball Team Moweaqua 6-20 Stonington 0-4 Assumption 6-8 Niantic 4-2 Williamsville 3-2 Blue Mound 0-2 Macon 5-6 Mt. Auburn 3-4 Maroa 4-12 Lovington 3-4 Mt. Auburn District 2-3 SENIOR CLASS TRIP The highlight of our senior year was undoubtedly the trip to New Orleans. We had worked all year to finance the trip, and at last the day arrived for us to depart. We traveled by bus, driving overnight, and got into the city at noon the next day. Our first glimpses of New Orleans as we drove through were that it was typical o any big city. Later, on our tour through the French Quarter, we realiz- ed that New Orleans was a special kind of city. Characterized by beautiful and graceful architecture, uhe buildings in the Quarter exemplify the typical French atmosphere. From New Orleans, the next stop was Pass Christian, where we spent a day enjoying the sun, sand, and seaspray. A shopping spree to Biloxi and an excursion boat ri ie : j c wonderful trip. Tommy Pattyfl Martha Louise Linda B 1 Carol I m E!%t tmsm VicB Tonie Leland Paul infn Margie ■ Rick How We Looked Then TOP ROW: Louise Rohrig, Patty Williams, Donna Whitten, Martha Bower, Charmell Loheide, Carol Maxheimer, Margie Hills, Ellen Wurl MIDDLE ROW: Tonie Moses, Debbie Williams, Jo Peyton, Kathy Bliler, Rick William, Sharon Dial, Dick Ketcham, Leland Leigh BOTTOM ROW: Linda Barnes, Ike Peters, Bill Pickrell, Tommy Kapper, A1 Gordon, Steve Mendenhall, Paul Dunn Now Look “A” Honor Roll TOP ROW: L. Leonard, C. Pickrell, B. Seay, D. Hildebrandt, D. Seay MIDDLE ROW: L. Barnes, M. Forster, M. Hemp, P. Craig, J. Carroll, K. Timmons BOTTOM ROW: K. Sanner, J. Peyton, K. Bliler, P. Williams “B” Honor Roll TOP ROW: M, Stengel, D. Whitten, M. McKean, C. Loheide, E. Williams, E. Wurl SECOND ROW: P. Blakeman, N. Blakeman, 3. Bliler, M. McGee, R. Loheide, B. O'Dell, C. Bruntjen THIRD ROW: M. Stahl, L. Daniels, A. Stahl, S. Smith, J. Hills, K. Witts, T. Keleher BOTTOM ROW: P. Hayden, D. 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