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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1969 volume:

IMOOfl I ailNIS3 We, the Yearbook Staff, dedicate the Pirate Log ’68-69 to Raymond J. Haywood, in memory of the guiding light and inspiration he has been to us students of I.H.S. We also thank him for providing entertainment during our Halloween activities. Sincerely, we appreciate the devotion you have shown in sponsoring our sport's activities. Thank-you, Coach.' Walter P. Grady, Superintendent ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Darrel Fulton, Principal Nancy Schweineke Commerce Barbara Sheller Mathematics Donald Daebelliehn English, Speech, Drama Bill Dever Driver's Education Shirley Alford Spanish, English Aileen Hurley Home Economics Virginia Stone English Francesca Rice Latin, French Donna Walker Chorus, Band Ray Haywood History DriverX Education Health Safety Jerry Smalling Science, Boys P.E. Dave Orr Biology I II •.i. i . a.� Jeff Holden Student Teacher Mathematics Smoke OUR TEACHERS IN ACTION Bet you can't eat one.' gets in your eyes.'.'!? COOKS Zelma McDonald Elola Rogers Frankie Reynolds Anna Underwood BUS DRIVERS Bill Drabing Les Havener Pat Neeley Phil Sheller Pat Welch JANITORS Jesse Rogers Pat Welch Orville Morgan STUDENT COUNCIL Pat Blakenian--V.-Pres. Chris Berry--Pres. Liz Whitten--Secretary Mr. Fulton--Sponsor Karen Witts--Treas.(not pictured) This year Student Council initiated a very successful project--our popcorn machine. Other activities sponsored were: a mock Presidential election, assemblies, Student Council week, and a student rec room and lounge. The rec room and lounge weren't fully com- pleted but a ping pong table was one well-used addition to the school. The Student Council plans to have a stu- dent handDOok for 1969-70. Also, the Student Council participated in the Meridian Conference Association of Student Councils. K. Cross Witts Johnson Carroll Leonard Pickrell Ether ton Whitten Lyon Lyon McGee Blakeman Leonard Berry Fieldbinder Treas.—D. Seay Sec.—K. Sanner Pres.--P. Craig V. Pres.—J. Carroll Rec.—L. Havener Adv.--Mr. Daebelliehn Scholarship..Leadership..Char- acter. .Service. These areas are vi- tal to the National Honor Society. Again this year the Illiopolis Chap- ter of the National Honor Society inducted a membership exemplory of these qualities. The induction cer- emony brought to a close a year of hard work. The chapter sponsored, again this year, a film series which centered around student interest. Each month a student was selected Student of the Month--based on re- cognition of the standards of the society. In May, the chapter held the Golden Laurel banquet which brought together the members and their guests. The Student of the Year was named and awarded at this event. TOP M. Hemp P. Rogers D. Barnes L. Leonard L. Daniels G. Leonard M. Forster R. Loheide Mr. Daebelliehn P. Patterson N. Blakeman J. McDonald P. Hayden L. Havener J. Wilson M. Dobrinsky J. Carroll R. Lyon P. Craig D. Seay K. Sanner Blakeman Sheller BOTTOM M. Stengel C. Pickrell M. McKean P. Craig S. Bliler S. Smith F. Officers: T. Buckner: B. O'Dell: F. Bell: P. Brazle: J. Cook: P. Pickel: P. Rogers: D. Ealey: L. Thomas: C. Budzen: S. Moore: M. McGee: Mrs. Hurley: H. A. Proj ects 2nd V. Pres. President 1st V. Pres. Secretary Recreation Treasurer Points Degrees Songs Historian Student Council Sponsor Front Row: Second Row: B. Dodson, P. Pickel, P. Rogers, C. Budzen, J. Cook, P. Brazle, B. O'Dell, D. Ealey, S. Moore, M. McGee Mrs. Hurley; Sponsor, B. Batchelder, R. Stone, M. Seay, J. Blair, C. McMahon, L. Thomas, A. Leonard, J. Pope, K. Cook, C. Forster, D. Ballinger, R. Rogers, M. Lee, P. Pritchett |p'r% y AMERICA F. F. A. Officers: C. Johnson: D. Barnes: J. Stahl: K. Cross: B. Etherton: Mr. Lindgren: D. Lybarger: B. Booker: Student Council Secretary V. President Pres ident Treasurer Sponsor Reporter Sentinel Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: C. Johnson, B. Etherton, K. Cross, J. Stahl, D. Barnes, D. Lybarger T. Smith, T. Kapper, L. Scales, M. Stacey, D. Dodson, D. Morris, S. Leonard, J. Pope, Mr� Lindgren; Sponsor R. Hancock, B. Forster, L. Daniels, J. Bruntjen, S. Blair, S. Brazle, K. Hartry, M. Stahl, G. Wilham, M. Kapper Band Officers: P. Pritchett--Fresh.-Soph. Rep. R. Lyon--Student Council K. Cross--President L. Havener--Secretary Mrs. Walker--Sponsor Not Pictured K. Witts--Treasurer BAND Majorettes: Marilyn Lee Erma Dodson Bonnie Dodson Sharon Moore Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: S. Bower, L. Havener, P. Pritchett E. Dodson, N. Blakeman, M. Stengel, L. Whitten, R. Loheide, D. Ealey, P. Pickel, L. Lamb J. Carroll, D. Shelier, C. Johnson, M. Cook, R. Lyon, K. Cross, S. Bliler, D. Sheller, M. Dobrinsky, R. Mitchell, B. Timmons CHORUS Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: C. Hurst, S. Bliler, M. Galloway, C. Budzen, J. Cook, M. Peters Mrs. Walker; director, L. Whitten, L. Havener, S. Bower, P. Pritchett B. O'Dell, K. Waugh N. Fieldbinder, M. Hemp, M. Stengel, C. Pickrell, M. McKean, D. Ealey, J. Wilson, C. Berry J. Carroll, R. Lyon, M. Smith, D. Sheller, K. Cross, R. Mitchell, P. Hayden, B. Timmons, M. Malson G. A. A. Mrs. Ross--Sponsor Panin Pickel--Secretary Miss Schweineke--Sponsor Nancy Blakeman--V.-Pres. Jane Carroll--Pres. Sharon Moore--Treas. First Row: P. P. Second Row: T. M. Third Row: M. M. Fourth Row: C. p. Patterson, N. Blakeman, L. Whitten, J. Carroll, P. Craig, Pritchett, A. Leonard. Keleher, M. Stengel, M. McKean, M. Hemp, C. Pickrell, Forster, S. Moore, M. Peters. Seay, C. McMahon, J. Roher, J. O'Neill, S. Bliler, J. Hills, Galloway, C. Forster. Hurst, N. Fieldbinder, C. Waugh, L. Lamb, D. Seay, M. McGee, Pickel, M. Lee, K. Cook. TRACK TEAM IN ACTION! Coach Haywood CROSS Larry Leonard Chuck Johnson Bill Forster Jim Stahl John Bruntjen Chris Havener Martin Stahl Denny Lybarger COUNTRY The Pirate Cross-Country team in- creased their wins from one last year to two this year. The squad of eight parti- cipated in fifteen area meets including the District at Beardstown and the Mt. Zion Invitational. All of the members lettered this year. One highlight this year was the first place awarded Denny Lybarger over the field of fifteen at the meet during the half-time of the Macon- Illiopolis football game. The real high point was the brawl in the locker room after the Lakeview meet when the team succeeded in slashing Coach Haywood's arm which required a number of stitches. We thank you, Coach, even though it may not be apparent. Placed in top ten at Mt. Zion Invitationa Cross Country Track Meet. □ i, MIEHTY R PIRRTE5 The Pirates had a disappointing season last year, since we won only one game in eight starts. Our defense was one of the best in the Meridian Conference, since we gave up only 38 points before the last two games. Rich Graves and Bill Etherton made the All-Conference first team, while Max Reeder and Kelly Sanner were selected for honor- able mention. Next season looks promising because there will be 25 lettermen returning to the squad, including the whole backfield. We would like to thank Mr. Smalling for his excellent coaching instruction and Mr. Orr for his able assistance. Season results: Pawnee We 0 They 6 Niantic 6 6 Assumption 6 13 Maroa 0 0 Lovington 0 7 Bethany 28 6 Mowequa 13 25 Macon 7 28 Kelly Sanner Co-captain . Rich Graves Captain Bill Etherton Max Reeder Arkie Stone Mark Smith Jim Sheward Randy Lyon Marc Sanner John Carroll Bill Booker Chris Berry Bob Timmons Ronnie Ketchum •Janet Hills Jane Carroll Leslie Havener Diane Seay Nancy Fieldbinder Karen Witts CHEERLEADERS Janet Roher Advisor: Mrs. Ross Jane Leslie Janet Diane Karen Nancy Mary l DiKHWIcsk; JSDJ DJI JBJ Paula Janet S. Leonard, K. Sanner, L. Leonard, M. Dobrinsky, R. Graves, C. Kilhoffer, J. Carroll, M. Sanner, R. Lyon, J. Stahl, T. Lyon, Coach Haywood Senior Varsity Top Row: T. Allen, M. Cook C. Johnson, D. Sheller, C. Havener, C. Kilhoffer, J; Carroll, G. Hawkins. Bottom Row: M. Stahl, H. Pickrell, G. Leonard, M. Gass, T. Lyon, L. Daniels, D. Gordy. VARSITY Top Row: B. Booker, M. Sanner, R. Lyon, K. Malson, D. Sheller, W. Galloway, C. Berry. Bottom Row: M. Smith, B. Etherton, D. Lybarger, T. McKean, M. Reeder, K. Sanner, R.-Graves, Coach Haywood. FRESH - SOPH Blow in my ear and I'll follow you guys anywhere! tto® LEADING IN POINT STANDING R G D Graves --Discuss Leonard--Broad Jump Lybarger--Mile Run BASEBALL 69 Athlete of the year??? Top Row: Mr. Orr, R. Graves, M. Dobrinsky, B. Booker, J. Carroll, J. Carroll, D. Pickel, D. Sheller, P. Blakeman, A. McDonald Bottom Row: S. Leonard, T. Lyon, L. Leonard, M. Gass, J. Stahl, D. Lybarger, K. Cross, G. Leonard Coach Mr. Orr FIGHT ! PIRATES Top: Coach Haywood, C. Berry, M. Malson, L. Daniels, J. Carroll, C. Johnson, J. Bruntjen, M. Dobrinsky, B. Booker, M. Sanner, R. Lyon, L. Leonard, T. Robertson Bottom: R. Ketchum, B. Timmons, G. Leonard, M. Gass, K. Sanner, D. Lybarger, M. Smith, A. Stone, B. Forster, B. Etherton, M. Reeder, J. Stahl, R. Graves, K. Cross Four Year Lettermen I Club Officers: Pres.-R. Graves V-Pres.-B. Etherton Sec.-M. Reeder Treas.-K. Sanner IT’S TIMETG WINDUP With R vicmr Junior Float Second Place Sophomore Float First Place! Senior Float nrrni L U' HDMECDMINE ’bR Homecoming '68 was marked with a number of new happenings for I.H.S. Most important of the new items was the announcement of the King and Queen, Kelly and Jane, at the Bonfire on Thurs- day, so they could reign over all the homecoming activities instead of just a half hour at the Coronation Dance. Activities were kicked off after a week's preparation with a pep rally on Thursday, at which the speechtclass performed the Zit Skit. That night the king and queen were announced at the bonfire. Lighting the fire was per- formed by the king, Kelly, after a mock-funeral procession that ended with the burning of the effigy of Assumption. All h---- broke loose. A snake dance followed, which ended at the site of another new thing for I.H.S., a street dance. The Rubber Band from Springfield provided music and we students street danced right in front of the grade school. The annual parade was held on Friday afternoon, with fairly good floats. The game that night was lost to Assumption, 13-6, but we still had SPIRIT, that's what counts. The con- clusion to the week, the Coronation Dance, was held Saturday night, with a mediocre band, The Vast Difference, providing the music. Love is Blue was our theme this year, which the seniors complimented with silver and blue decoration. A thanks to the many people involved in making that home- coming one to remember. HOMECOMING CROWN BEARERS DEBBY WITTS RUSSELL KOONCE PAGES DAVID BLAKEMAN ROBBIE HANCOCK KING AND QUEEN JANE CARROLL KELLY SANNER RETIRING KING AND QUEEN JO LYNN PEYTON BILL SEAY KAREN WITTS BILL ETHERTON HOMECOMING COURT PATTY BLAKEMAN ROGER STONE JILL O'NEILL RICHARD GRAVES THERESA KELEHER MAX REEDER ROYAL DANCE CORONATION ■ DRAMA CLUB Officers: Mark Smith, President Kelly Sanner, Vice President Peggy Craig, Secretary Karen Witts, Treasurer (not pictured) Mr. Daebelliehn, Advisor The hills are alive with the sound of music. This lyric echoed through the halls of I.H.S. for weeks before the Drama Club presented the musical, The Sound of Music to the community and the surrounding area. The success of the production was a worthy tribute to the cast and crew - they worked long and hard for it. Out- standing performances were given by Leslie Havener, who played Maria - Bill Etherton, who portrayed Captain Von Trapp - Sara Bower, who played the Mother Abbess - Martha Hemp, who played Elsa, and Paul Hayden who portrayed Max. Mark Smith was student stage manager, and with the able assistance of Chris Berry, kept things moving smoothly behind the scenes. The Senior Dramatics Award was presented to Karen Witts and Mark Smith. The Drama Club also presented awards to those who had received the necessary points to qualify - as a result of contributions made in dramatics 1968-69. THE SOUND OF MUSIC Captain Von Trapp Maria Liesl and Rolf Maria and the Von Trapp children Department Heads Dance Company Girl's Chorus SPEECH SKITS JUNIOR SENIOR PROM CAMELOT VICKI LIONTS MARK SMITH PEGGY CRAIG RICK CONQUEST DENISE BALLINGER DON REYNOLDS THERESA GODDARD KEITH CROSS PATTY BLAKEMAN JIM BRACKETT KAREN WITTS KELLY SANNER LEIGH KLOPPENBURG BILL ETHERTON FERN BELL DONNY GORDY CHRIS BAXTER STAN ETCHISON THERESA KELEHER IKE PETERS DIANE SEAY JIM STAHL RITA FEBUS CHRIS BERRY JANET ROHER ROGER STONE JILL O'NEILL RICH GRAVES SHEILA HAMILTON BILL FORSTER February lst--1969--Mardi Gras came to Illiopolis High School. Sponsored by the seniors, it was one of the biggest events of the year. Games, prizes, and fun highlighted the carnival. Whatever happened to all those stuffed animals? The Bar B.Q. was enjoyed by all. It was a long wait, but dancing to the beat of The Lykes of Us was worth it. They were great.' On Sunday the decorations came down, the refuse came up, but the memories stuck around. Meanwhile YEARBOOK STAFF Mrs. Porter - Advisor Miss Schweineke - Asst. Advisor Karen Witts - Asst. Editor Peggy Craig - Editor Chris Berry ■Toan Wilson Leslie Havener Nyla Peyton Pat Blakeman Paul Hayden Rita Febus Erma Dodson Billie O'Dell Pam Patterson Randy Lyon Nancy Blakeman Sara Bower Liz Whitten mums Freshman Sophomore GREG AYDT JARED CARROT .L KAREN COOK MARILYN LEE TYLER LYON JO O'NEILL MARY ANN PETERS CHERYL MCMAHON HARRY PICKRELL JANET ROHER DONALD SHELLER CONNIE FORSTER SUSAN BLILER JOHN BRUNTJEN MARY FORSTER MARTHA HEMP LARRY LEONARD MARY MCGEE MARLYN MCKEAN CONNIE PICKRELL MARTIN STAHL MARY LYNN STENGEL RHEA LOHEIDE Junior NANCY BLAKEMAN SARA BOWER CAROL BRUNTJEN MARK DOBRINSKY LEST,IE HAVENER PAUL HAYDEN RANDY LYON PAM PATTERSON MARC SANNER DIANE SEAY DAVID SHELLER LIZ WHITTEN Senior PATTY BLAKEMAN JANE CARROLL PEGGY CRAIG DEBBIE JOHNSON THERESA KELEHER JEANETTE MCDONALD JILT, O'NEILL MAX REEDER KELLY SANNER KAREN WITTS FRESHMEN Getting off to a slow start was very apparent with the Class of '72. Our float, which we had much trouble with, had a theme of We're Armed for a Vic- tory� To get out of debt for the float, we had bake sales and cake raffles at basketball games. We also held a car wash the day before Prom. Our class officers were: President, Marilyn Lee; Vice-President, Harry Pickrell; Secretary, Jo O'Neill; Treas- urer, Debbie Koonce. We wish to thank Miss Schweineke, Mr. Lindgren, and Mr. Orr for their help and guidance last year. Tim Allen Greg Aydt Blinda Batchelder Joni Blair Phil Blakeman Jared Carroll Karen Cook Bonnie Dodson ■Connie Forster Dian Galloway Gerard Hawkins Phil Hayden Kirk Johnson Terry Kapper Chuck Kilhoffer Debbie Koonce Marilyn Lee Annette Leonard Tyler Lyon Cheryl McMahon JoEllyn O'Neill Mary Ann Peters Don Pickel Harry Pickrell Janet Pope Paula Pritchett Janet Roher Mary Seay Don Sheller Tim Smith Mike Stacey Ed Wilson Pictures not available: Bonnie Henson John Hudson Herbe Loveall Rayeana Stone SOPHOMORES We Sophomores began the year with our float-- Vote for the Grand Ole Pirates. Although it didn't place, we had a lot of fun building it. Our class was well represented in sports by thirteen boys, and we had one cheerleader on both the J.V. and the Varsity squads. Money was made with a bake sale, a soc-hop, and a concession stand at the Meridian Conference Track Meet which was held at I.H.S. Our class officers for this year were Molly McKean--President, Gary Leonard-- Vice-President, Mary Lynn Stengel--Secre tary, and Sharon Moore--Treasurer. We thank Mrs. Hassenbrock and Mr. Haywood for their concern last year. Denise Ballinger Steve Blair Susie Bliler Steve Brazle John Bruntjen Mike Cook Larry Daniels DeWayne Dodson Mary Mary Mike Mark Forster Galloway Gass Goodrich Donny Gorciy Randy Hancock Keith Hartry Chris Havener Martha Hemp Janet Hills Chuck Johnson Mike Kapper Linda Lamb Art LeBeane Gary Leonard Larry Leonard Steve Leonard Rhea Loheide Allan McDonald Mary McGee Molly McKean Sharon Moore Danny Morris Pam Pickle Connie Fickrell Pam Rogers Doris Shartzer Shirley Smith Martin Stahl Mary Lynn Stengel Linda Thomas Donna Underwood Pictures not available: Rexanna Handlin Dennis Barnes Toby Baxter JUNIORS The Class of '70 had the first project, the Homecoming parade, well in hand. We received a second place for our float-- It's Time To Wind Up With A Victory. Money was made with bake sales, a car wash, soc hops, concession stands, and a refresh- ment stand at a Whitten cattle sale. Two big money projects were the school-record magazine sale and the candy sale. Our Prom, with Camelot for its theme, was held on May 3 in the gymnasium, with music provided by The Ligh;- Brigade. Our class officers this year were: President, Diane Seay; Vice-President, John Carroll; Secretary, Nancy Blakeman; and Treasurer, Pam Patterson. We appreciate the active interest shown by our two sponsors. Miss Alford and Mr. Weber, last year. Jodie Allen Chris Berry Nancy Blakeman Bill Booker Sara Bower Carol Bruntjen Terrie Buckner Christina Budzen John Carroll Joan Cook Mark Dobrinsky Jeanette Drabing f Donna Ealey Nancy Fieldbinder Wade Galloway Robert Grossman Leslie Havener Paul Hayden Carol Hurst Randy Lyon Mike Maison Larry Mifflin Rodney Mitchell Billie O'Dell Pam Patterson Nyla Peyton Jim Pope Tom Robertson Rita Rogers Marc Sanner Diane Seay David Sheller Jim Sheward Cathie Waugh Liz Whitten Joan Wilson Mary Woodard Pictures not available: Wende Allen Ronnie Ketchum Lonnie Scales Bob Timmons Gary Wilham SENIORS Officers: Mrs. Rice, Sponsor Kelly Sanner, Pres. Max Reeder, Tres. Jane Carroll, Sec. Keith Cross, Vice-Pres. Mr. Daebelliehn, Sponsor CLASS HISTORY As we, the Senior class of 1969, look back on our four years of high school, we think of times we will never forget. In the fall of '65, thirty-four unsure Freshmen entered the halls of I.H.S. for the first time. Being the last class to experience initiation, we really got the treatment from the Seniors. Our class officers that year were P. Blakeman - Pres., D. Johnson - V-Pres., R. Graves - Treas., and P. Craig - Sec. Carr-ous-al to Victory won us first place in the homecoming float entries, and also that year, Jane Carroll and Rich Graves were crowned Queen and King of Hearts. Returning as Sophomores, we were under the leadership of R. Graves - Pres., J. Carroll - V-Pres .jP. Blakeman - Treas., and T. Keleher - Sec. Our homecoming float, We're Wishing We'll Have a Victory, didn't prove to be a winner. Patty Blakeman was crowned Queen of Hearts that year. We started our moneymaking projects with candy sales that gave us something to start our Junior year. Our Junior year proved to be interesting! We had many responsibilities ahead of us with the homecoming parade and prom, and we were able to fulfill them with the leadership of P. Blakeman - Pres., P. Craig - V-Pres., R. Graves - Treas., and J. McDonald - Sec. Our float, A Hare Raising Victory, won for us the American Legion Trophy. With the sale of candy and magazines, we were able to sponsor our prom at the Elks Club. The theme was Oriental Fantasy, and with class coopera- tion, it proved to be a success. Also that year, we chose our class colors, royal blue and silver, flower, white orchid, and motto, Success Comes in Cans, Failure Comes in Can'ts. Our Senior year was most exciting of all especially after deciding to take our class trip to Florida! To raise the money, we had chilli suppers, bake sales, car washes, chilli suppers, two rummage sales, a scrap drive, chilli suppers, the Mardi-Gras, a rigatoni dinner, concession stands, and more chilli suppers. Our homecoming float, It'll Be a Honey of a Victory, won the school award and the dance, Love is Blue, proved very successful (although a little wet)r We started a new tradition that year with the crowning of King and Queen, Jane and Kelly, at the bonfire and having them reign over all the homecoming activities. All the Seniors will remember 1969 as a very good year! PAM ERAZLE F.H.A. Ill-IV; Drama Club I-IV, Kids, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music. MIKE ALLEN F.F.A. I-II, Foot- ball I. FERN BELL F. H.A. II-IV, Public Relations III, Pres. IV; G. A.A. I-III; Chorus I-III; King and I, Kids, Sound of Music, Publicity; Coup . JANE CARROLL G.A.A. I-IV, Pres. IV. Sec. II; Class Sec. IV, Class V-Pres. II; J.V. Cheerleader I; Varsity Cheerleader II-IV, Captain III-IV Year- book III; N.H.S., V- Pres. IV, Student of the Month IV; Drama Clubll- III, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie; Student Council II; Queen of Hearts I; Homecoming Queen IV. Patricia Blakeman G.A.A. II-III; N.H.S. II- IV; Queen of Hearts II; Class President I III; Class Treasurer II; J.V. Cheerleader II; Varsity Cheerleader III; Chorus I-III; Coup Staff I; Stu- dent Council III-IV, V. Pres. IV; Office Worker III; Yearbook III; Dra- ma Club II-IV, King and I, Sound of Music; Home- coming Court IV. PEGGY CRAIG ERMA DODSON G.A.A. II; F.H.A. I-II; Yearbook III,IV; Drama Club II, III; Concert Band I-IV; Stage Band I' III; Majorette I-IV. BILL ETHERTON Student Council III-IV; F.F.A. I-IV, Treas. IV; Football I-IV; Baseball I- III; Track I-IV; Basketball I-III, I Club II-IV, V-Pres. IV; Drama Club II- IV, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music. RITA FEBUS Chorus I-II; Coup Staff II; Yearbook IV; G.A.A. I; Bye Bye Birdie III. KEITH CROSS Football I; Baseball III-IV Coup Staff II; F.F.A. I- IV, Section 14 Reporter IV, Reporter III, Pres. IV; Chorus III-IV; Concert Band I-IV, Marching Band I-IV, Stage Band I-IV; I Club IV; Drama Club II-TV, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music; Student Council IV; Class V-Pres. IV; Band President IV. G.A.A. I-IV; Class Sec. I V-Pres. Ill; Yearbook Staff III-IV, Editor IV; National Honor Society II-IV, Pres. IV; Drama Club II-IV, Sec. IV; King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music; Student of the Month IV; Girl's State III; DAR Award IV; Illinois State Scholarship IV; Who's Who Among American High School Students RICHARD GRAVES BILL FORSTER Football I-II; Baseball I- IV; Track III-IV; Basket- ball II-III; Cross Country III-IV; F.F.A. I-IV; I Club II-IV; Drama Club II- IV; King and I; Bye Bye Birdie; Sound of Mus- ic ' Class Treas. I-III, Class- President II; Drama Club II, III, IV; N.H.S. Ill; I Club II-IV, Pres. IV; Football II-TV, Capt. IV; Basketball II-IV, Co- Capt. IV; Baseball I-IV; Track II-IV; Homecoming Court IV; King of Hearts I DEBBIE JOHNSON Class V-Pres. I; Student Council I; G.A.A. I-II; Drama Club I-IV, Kids, Bye Bye Birdie, King and I, Sound of Music; N.H.S. Ill; Concert Band I-III, Marching Band I-II; Chorus II; Who's Who Among American High School Students. THERESA KELEHER G.A.A. I-IV; Class Sec. II; Concert Band I-III, March- ing Band I-II; Chorus I-II; J.V. Cheerleader II; Home- coming Court IV; Drama Club I-III, Kids, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie. LARRY LONG Football I; Track I Baseball I; F.F.A. DENNIS LYBARGER Track I-IV; Baseball I-IV; Cross Country III-IV;«ID Club I-IV; F.F.A. I-IV, Reporter IV; Drama Club II- IV; Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students JEANETTE MCDONALD G.A.A. I-III; Drama Club II-IV; Chorus I-III; Year- book III; National Honor Society IV; Class Sec. Ill; F.H A. I JILL O'NEILL Transfer from Warrens- burg; G.A.A. I,II,IV, Pt. Chairman IV; F.T.A. II; Drama Club III-IV; Bye Bye Birdie; Sound of Music; Homecoming Court IV. MAX REEDER Student Council II-III; Football I-IV; Basketball I; Track I-IV; I Club I-IV, Sec. IV; Homecoming Court IV; Drama Club, Kids, King I, Bye Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music; Class Treasurer IV; National Honor Society. TIM McKEAN Football II; Basket- ball I,II; Track I-IV; Band I-IV; Brass Quintet IV; Tuba Solo III,IV; King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music. LON REYNOLDS F.F.A. I KELLY SANNER Class Pres. IV; Drama Club III-IV, V-Pres. IV; I Club, Tres. IV; Bye Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music; N.H.S. Secretary IV; Track II-IV; Basket- ball II-IV; Football II- IV. JIM STAHL F.F.A. I-IV, Sec. Ill, V-Pres. IV; Basketball I-IV; Cross Country III IV; Baseball IV I Club MARK SMITH Football I-IV; Track I-IV; Baseball I-IV; Basketball II; King and I; Bye Bye Birdie; Sound of Music; Drama Club I-IV, Pres. IV; F.F.A. I-IV; Chorus IV. ROGER STONE Football I-IV; Track I-III; Basketball III; I Club II-IV; Drama Club, Kids, The King and I, Bye Bye Birdie; Homecoming Court IV. JIM TURNBULL KAREN WITTS F.F.A. I-III. NOT PICTURED: CHRISTINE BAXTER Chorus I-III, G.A.A. II, Drama Club II, Betty- Crocker Award IV. G.A.A. I-III, Pres. Ill; Student Council III,IV, Treas. IV; Chorus I,II; Band I-IV, Treas. IV; Drama Club II-IV, Treas. IV, Kids, King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music; Yearbook III,IV, Co-Editor IV; J.V. Cheerleading I, Varsity Cheerleading II-IV; Homecoming Court IV; Meridian Confer- ence Queen Contest IV, Runnerup; Who's Who Among American High School Students IV. SENIOR CLASS TRIP At 4:00 a.m. on May 13, twenty-four excited Seniors boarded the school bus for the first miles of their Florida trip. Mr. Grady drove them as far as Caseyville where they then got on their chartered bus. Arriving Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. after much riding and much eating, the tired Seniors began their tour of St. Augustine. This included such things as a wax museum, the Fountain of Youth, and a visit to Marineland where they were entertained by porpoises. Then, they continued on to Daytona Beach which turned out to be the highlight of the trip. The beach, the boardwalk, hondas, and the swimming pool were thoroughly enjoyed. At 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning, twenty-four sun-burned Seniors were again on the bus along with the chaperones and were headed for Cypress Gardens, Busch Gardens, and finally Silver Springs where the night was spent. Saturday morning, they took their last tour on the Glass-Bottom-Boat and at 12:30 boarded the bus for the return trip. The Seniors arrived home at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning full of stories to tell their friends and families. THEN NOW Peggy Craig, Debbie Johnson, Jane Carroll, Jeanette McDonald, Theresa Keleher, Erma Dodson, Patty Blakeman, Chris Baxter Dennis Lybarger, Tim McKean, Kelly Sanner, Bill Etherton. Mark Smith PEGGY CRAIG PATTY BLAKEMAN VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN D.A.R. DENNIS LYBARGER S.A.R BOARD OF EDUCATION -G LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Walter P. Grady, Superintendent Mr. Corwin Leeper Mr. Wayne Maxheimer Mr. Paul Hohenstein Mr. Lawrence Forster, Secretary NOT PICTURED: Mr. Donald Whitten, President Mr. Bruce Verkruyse Mr. Wayne Mendenhall The construction of the new complex was started in May of 1968. It will include many new facilities that will add a lot to I.H.S. Some of the features are: a 100 X 89 foot gymnasium, locker rooms, a band room, thirteen classrooms, a large library for the grade school, an all-purpose room cafeteria, kitchen facilities, a boiler room to serve both old and new sections of the school, a blacktopped parking lot, and its own sewage disposal plant. One real new item is the Mansard roof canopy’over all of the new building. This is the first it has been used in this area. Construction should be completed in time for the 1969-70 school year. AUTOGRAPHS FARMERS STATE BANK OF ILLIOPOLIS Phone 486-2721 Compliments of PRAIRIE LANES BOWL Congratulations to the 1969 Graduating Class MANSFI ELD-FORD GRAIN CO. Illiopolis, III. Lanesville, III. Compliments of BORDEN INC. Chemical Division ILLIOPOLIS AUCTION Large or Small We sell all J. C. ROSS SONS Col. Jesse Rogers, Jr. Groceries Auctioneer 486-3411 Dry Goods 486-5941 486-7761 HANCOCK’S SERVICE STATION 1. GRAVES MOTOR CO. 24 HR. Wrecker Service Day phone 486-7151 Nite phone 486-7721 £ llliopolis Illinois llliopolis MOHAWK HOMES DOROTHY’S BEAUTY SHOP and 486-3921 REDI—MIX Viviane Woodard Cosmetics Breck and Realistic Permanents SENTINEL PRINTING COMPANY Congratulations and Our Best Wishes for Success to the Class of 1969 Phone 486-7321 O’NEILL’S IMiOPOliS’ Illinois Good Luck to the Graduating Class CUSTOM FARM SUPPLY llliopolis III. CENTRAL FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT llliopolis ZIM’S SUPERMARKET AND VARIETY STORE Congratulations to the Graduating Class Groceries, Meats and Varieties W. P. ROBERTS BOB WADDELL Compliments CHEVROLET CO. of “World’s Wildest PETER’S Tr3C er” GRAIN CO. Illiopolis III. Compliments NIANTIC FARMER’S GRAIN CO. Illinois Compliments of DAWSON WIKOFF Compliments Compliments of of PHILLIPS FO ) “66” PHILLIPS VILLAGE CAFE Harristown .'V 'I