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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1972 volume:

PIRATE LOG PUBLISHED BY THE YEARBOOK STAFF OF ILLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS WANT TO KNOW WHICH ONE OF YOU KIDS PUT GLUE IN MY HAT YESTERDAY. AND WANT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW ADMINISTRATION FACULTY DEDICATION We, the Yearbook Staff, dedicate the Pirate Log 1971-1972 to Patrick Welch, in appreciation of his fine work as custodian and bus driver. The many hours Pat has put in over the years has been well appreciated by both students and teachers alike. We, at I. H. S., hope these have been the greatest years for Pat. 4 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Robert Lamb, Mr. Corwin Leeper, Mr. Wayne Mendenhall, Mr. Walter Grady, Mr. Richard Ervin, Mr. Herbert S. Bliler, Mr. Paul Wayne Hohenstein, Mr. Les Blakeman. 6 MISS PEGGY LAWSON Typing General Off. Practice Shorthand Bookkeeping Sec. Off. Practice MR. AILEEN HURLEY Home Ec. MR. RALPH NIEMAN Algebra Trigonometry Geometry Consumer Ed. Chemistry MR. DAVID ORR Health £ Safety High School Boys P. E. Biology 7 MR. JERRY SMALLING History Sociology American Government Football Track Coach MRS. BARBARA SHELLER Practical Math 8 MRS. FRANCESCA RICE French MR. ROLAND FOLKERTS English I MR. LYLE BOERNGEN English II, III, and IV Speech MRS. MARY LOU ROSS Girls Physical Education MISS MARY POPANZ Special Education 10 SMILING FACES L TO R: Anna Underwood, Frankie Rey- nolds, Zelma McDonald, Virginia Casey. C 0 0 K S L TO R: Phil Sheller, Omar Scales, Pat Welch, Betty Johnson, Pat Neeley. J A N I T 0 R S B U S D R I V E R S Mary Pharris Jim Carey, Frank Bilbrey Shirley Bloxam S c H 0 0 L P A T R 0 L JANITOR 12 ST LL SA Y FIVE MINUTES ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER CLASS OF FROM L TO R: Miss Lawson, Sponsor; Annette Leonard, Secretary; Janet Roher, Vice President; Debbie Koonce, President; Greg Adyt, Treasurer; Miss Alford, Sponsor. SUCCESSFUL SENIORS CLASS of '72 The Senior Class Officers for 1971-72 were: President-Debbie Koonce, Vice-President-Janet Roher, Secretary- Annette Leonard, Treasurer-Greg Aydt. During the year the Seniors were looking forward to their class trip when they decided on money-making pro- jects for the year. They held a candy sale where they sold candy bars of almond and chocolate and crunchy chocolate. Right before Christmas they sold Christmas wrapping paper and bows. At all home football games the Seniors sold food and drinks at a concession stand. They held two spaghetti suppers, each receiving a good turnout of people. The class voted to spend four days at Daytona Beach and one day at Disney World. Being under the figure of money set as the cost of the trip, the class continued to work hard for the extra needed funds. Their often heard motto: Daytona or Bust! ! ! 14 CAN YOU FIND THE FOLLOWING SENIORS: Mary Seay Connie Forster Don Pickel Ed Wilson Phil Hayden Phil Blake man Jo Ellyn O'Neill Blinda Batchelder Marilyn Lee Don Sheller Mike Stacey Debbie Shewerd Tim Smith Joan Blair Jared Carroll Greg Aydt Mary Ann Peters Deborah Koonce Annette Leonard Rayeanna Stacey Terry Kapper Janet Roher Cheryl McMahon Karen Cook Tyler Lyon Dian Galloway TIM ALLEN Track I, Football III. F.H.A. I-IV, Officer IV; National Honor Society IV; D.A.R. IV; Yearbook Staff IV; Student Librarian II-IV; Student of the Month IV. CHUCK BISBEE GREG AYDT Basketball I, Manager II, Football I, Man- ager II, Boy's State IV, National Honor Soc iety I-IV, Teacher's Aid II-III, Youth for Heart Representative III, School Play III-IV, Yearbook Staff III-IV, Letterman's Club II- IV, King Court IV, Student of the Month IV, Class V. President III, Treasurer IV. BLINDA BATCHELDER Drama Club I-IV; National Thespian III-IV, President IV; Class President III, Band I, II, IV; Chorus I, II, IV; Speech Contest III-IV; Teacher's Aid IV; Track II; Christmas Play III-IV; Spring Play I, III, IV. JOAN BLAIR F. H. A. Officer I, IV; G.A.A. I; Drama Club I; Student Teacher Aid I, II; Vocational Sup- ptive Health Service. PHIL BLAKEMAN Football I-IV; Basketball I-IV; Track II; Base- ball I-IV; F.F.A. IV; Letterman's Club I-IV. JARED CARROLL Baseball I-IV; Basketball I-IV; Co-Capt. IV, Tri-Capt. Ill; Track I, II; Football I-IV; Let- terman's Club II-IV; A11-State Honorable Mention III, Most Valuable Player II, III; Cen- tral 111. Conference I, II; Meridian Conf. Ill; Class President II; National Honor Society I, II; Band I, II; Chorus I; Teacher's Aide III, IV; King Court IV; Christmas Carol IV. KAREN COOK National Honor Society II-IV; Student of the Month IV; F. H. A. I-IV, V. Pres, of Projects II, Pres. Ill, IstV. Pres. IV; G.A.A. I-IV, V. Pres. Ill; Drama Club IV; Yearbook Staff III, IV; Teacher's Aid III; Class Treasurer II, III; Who's Who in High School Honor Society IV; Office Help III, IV; Sound of Music I; The Skin of Our Teeth III; Homecoming Queen IV; Perfect Attendance III. CONNIE FORSTER F.H.A. I-IV, President IV; G.A.A. I-IV; Drama Club II-IV; National Thespian Society IV; School Plays I, III, IV; Teacher's Aide IV; Queen Court IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; Basketball Scorekeeper III-IV; Sports Reporter-Football, IV; Student Council II; Student Board III. PHIL HAYDEN Basketball I, II; Statistician III-IV; Baseball Scorekeeper II-IV; Chorus I-IV; Stage and Marching Band I-IV; Drama Club I-IV; National Honor Society III; National Thespian Society IV; Bad Children III, Littlest Angel III, Skin of Our Teeth III, Christmas Carol IV; Student of the Month IV. 18 DIAN GALLOWAY Basketball I, II; Football II-IV; Track I; F.F.A. I, II, IV; Letterman's Club II-IV. F.H.A. I, II, IV; Historian II; Sound of Music I; Skin of Our Teeth III; Christmas Carol IV; Majorette II-IV; Drama Club III, IV; National Thespians IV; Yearbook IV; Chorus IV. GERARD HAWKINS DEBBIE KOONCE Student Librarian I-IV; Class Treasurer I; Class President IV. KIRK JOHNSON Basketball I, II; Football I-IV, Offensive Co- Captain IV; Track I; Letterman's Club. TERRY KAPPER Basketball I-IV, Tri-Capt III; Football I, HI, IV; Track III; Letterman's Club; Homecoming King IV. CHUCK KILHOFFER Basketball I-IU; Football I, II, IV; Track I-III. TYLER LYON Football I-IV; Basketball I-IV; Track I-II; Baseball I-IV; National Honor Society I—II; Student Council I; Who's Who In American High Schools IV; King Court IV; Sound of Mu- sic I; Letterman's Club II-IV; All-Meridian Conf. Ill; Sangamon County All-Star II; All Central 111. Conf. I-II. MARILYN LEE F. H. A. I-IV, V.P. Public Relations II; G.A. A. I-II; Drama Club III-IV, V.P. IV; National Thespians III-IV; National Honor Society II- IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; Class Pres. I; Maj- orette I-IV; Student Librarian I-IV; Student of the Month IV; Betty Crocker Award IV; Sound of Music I, Littlest Angel , Skin of Our Teeth III, Christmas Carol TV. ■pr G.A. A. I-IV; F. H. A. I-IV, Officer II-IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV; National Honor Society III-IV, Officer IV; Queen Court IV; Student Librarian TV; Student of the Month IV; Teach- er's Aide IV; Girl's State IV. ANNETTE LEONARD CHERYL McMAHON Class Vice President II; G.A. A. I—III; F. H. A. I-IV, 2nd Vice-Pres. IV; Homecoming Queen Court IV; Sound of Music I; Vocational Stu- dent Nurse III-IV; Meridian Conference Queen Candiate TV. JO ELLYN O'NEILL JANET ROHER Yearbook Staff III-IV; Thespians III-IV; J.V. Cheerleader I-II; Varsity Cheerleader III-IV; Class Secretary III; Class V-President IV; G. A. A. I-IV, Treasurer II, President IV, Drama Club I-IV; Sound of Music I, Skin of Our Teeth III; Office Worker III-IV. Class Sec. I; J.V. Cheerleader I; G.A.A. I- III; Sec-Treasurer III; Student Council II—III, Sec. II; Drama Club III-IV; National Thes- pian Society III-IV, Treasurer IV; Teacher's Aide IV; A. F. S. Sr. Representative IV; Year- book Staff III-IV; Queen Court IV; The Sound of Music I, The Littlest Angel , By The Skin of Our Teeth , A Christmas Carol . MARY ANN PETERS G.A.A. I-IV, Points Chairman III; Junior Varsity Cheerleader II, Varsity Cheerleader III, IV; Chorus I-IV; Drama Club II-IV; Na- tional Thespian Society III-IV; Literary Club IV; Yearbook Staff III, Editor TV; Officer Worker III-IV; National Honor Society I, II; Skin of Our Teeth III, The Littlest Angel III, Spring Play IV. DON PICKEL Letterman's Club II-IV; Football I-IV, co- cap t. Ill, capt. IV, All Conference III-IV, All Area III-IV; Baseball I-IV; Basketball II- IV, tri-capt. IIIjF.F.A. II-IV, Secretary II; King Count TV. MARY SEAY G.A.A. I-IV, V-President IV; F.H.A. I-IV, Sec. IV, Yearbook Staff III, IV; Class Secretary II, Sound of Music I. DON SHELLER Football I-IV; Co-Capt. IV, All Con- ference III, IV, All Area IV; Basketball I, II, IV; Track I-IV; Baseball I; National Honor Society I-IV, Student of the Month IV; Band I, II; Chorus I; Spring Play III, IV; Letterman's Club II-IV; Teacher Aid III. DEBBIE SHEWARD Transfered from California IV; Chorus I, II; Teacher's Aide V. TIM SMITH F.F.A. I, II, IV; Baseball I, II, III; Bas- ketball I, II; Track I. 22 MIKE STACEY Football I-IV; Track I-IV; F.F.A. MI. RAYEANA STACEY F.H.A. I-III; Teacher's Aide IV; Yearbook Staff III-IV. ED WILSON Football I-IV; Track I; Basketball III; The Skin of Our Teeth III; Letterman's Club II- IV; Teacher's Aid II-III; F.F.A. I. s u c c E s s F u L S E N I 0 R S STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ed Wilson, Phil Hayden, Chuck Bisbee, Tyler Lyon, Phil Blakeman, Don Pickel, Jared Carroll, Terry Kapper, Kirk Johnson, Mike Stacey, Greg Aydt, and Tim Smith. KNEELING: Mary Ann Peters, Janet Roher. These students have participated in one or more sport throughout their junior high and high school careers. They have worked together as teammates for several years and it was through much hardwork and a great deal of dedication that they brought home the following trophies: Sangamon County Grade School (Hvy-wght) Little 5 Lightweight I. E. S. A. Sectional Heavyweight winner I. E. S. A. District Heavywe ight Little 5 Conference Heavyweight County Track Sang. Co. Tourney Sportsmanship Sangamon County Grade School Heavyweight Central Illinois Conference Meridian Conference Football Sangamon Co. Track meet (Freshman) Meridian Conference Football Central Illinois Conference Track Central Illinois Conference Co-Champs Meridian Conference Sangamon County Tournament Champs I.H.S.A. District Tournament at Cerro Gordo Meridian Conference Football Sangamon County Tournament I.H.S.A. Regional Tourney at Warrensburg Meridian Conference Tournament Meridian Conference Basketball Champions 3rd 1967-68 1st 1967-68 1968 1st 1968 1st 1968 1st 1968 1968-69 1st 1968-69 2nd 1969 1st 1969 1st 1969 1st 1970 2nd 1970 1970 3rd 1970-71 1970-71 1st 1971 1st 1971 4th 1972 1st 1972 2nd 1972 1972 24 Karen Cook Homecoming Queen Terry Kapper Homecoming King Don Pickel FHA Beau Cheryl McMahon Meridian Conference Queen Candidate Escort - Don Pickel Annette Leonard Girl's State Greg Aydt Mary Ann Peters Boy's State FFA Sweetheart SAR i N A C T I 0 N Senior Class Prophecy Focusing in we find ourselves in the year 1992. We find the classes of 1972 and 1992 gathering for the kick off of the Annual Alumni Football game here at Illiopolis in Smirkey Smut's Stadium, which is owned by Timothy Smith. He has purchased the mud hole from its long-time owner, Tricky Dick. His scrub girl, who never lets him down, dressed in her miniest mini skirt is Dian Galloway. Before the game we find on the field Tim Allen, cutting the grass and keeping it free from weeds. Our announcer from WPKH is Phil Hayden awaiting the arrival of Rever- end Bisbee to sing his own version of The Star Spangled Banner and to bless the crowd with his Holy Water. Lead- ing out the eight-piece orchestra are the baton droppers of long ago, Marilyn Lee and Rayeana Stone twirling their 42's. Looking around the stadium we notice something that looks like a fire at the popcorn stand. Upon checking it our we find Blinda Batchelder with a new Afro hairdo, wearing blazing red hot pants. Dashing out of the locker room in his dainty pink undies is Eddy Wilson with squirt gun in hand to put out his fiancee's fire. By the way, Ed is the number one Fire Chief in all of Illinois. And now struggling onto the field are the Polluted Pirates of yesteryear. Leading the pack is Unpredictable Pickel but it'll be a miracle if he makes it as far as the ten yard line. It's time for the kick off. The front line consists of Unpredictable Pickel, Dangerous Don, Quick Hands Kirk, Leeping Lyon, Jarring Jared, Flacky Phil, King Kapper, Hairy Hawk, Whaling Wildon, Mighty Mike, and not far behind is Chug- along Chuck. The kick off is no good and it's now half-time. The floor show is sponsored by WPKH. Dancing on- to the field come the Double Debs, Debbie Koonce and Debbie Sheward. Their costumes consist of bright yellow dancing shoes. The crowd makes quite a roar, the loudest of all, their teacher of grace, Connie Forster. Other half time entertainment consists of the re-crowning of the Alumni Court, which is Karen Cook, escorted by Gregory Aydt. Karen has been traveling around the country entering queen contests, and she is doing a good job of answer- ing those tricky questions. Greg has taken over J. C. Ross and Sons. Is this a new beginning for Greg and Karen? The second half is about to begin. Strutting onto the field come our alumni cheerleaders, Janet Roher and Mary Ann Peters, with their mirrors in hand. Janet's uniform doesn't fit like it used to, after all, she is carrying HER sixth child. Trailing along behind her is her faithful dog JOE . Mary Ann is standing on the sidelines chomping her gum, with Steno pad and pen in hand, waiting for the ball to come her way. Mary Ann is the executive secre- tary to the leading gum company in Chicago. Dashing onto the field comes the class of 1992 and not far behind we see the Polluted Pirates. The final half is about to begin. The class of '92 kicks off the ball and it is caught by Phil Blakeman who charges to the 10 yard line but he fumbles the ball and it is recovered by the class of '92. The '92's set their play into action, but the '72's blitz was too much for them, and they received a safety for two points. The buzzer rings--the game is over. The class of '72 wins, 2-0. Our friendly announcer, announces that there will be a party held at the Jolly 3's (formally O'Neill's Tavern. ) The owners are Jo Ellen O'Neill, Joni Blair and Cheryl McMahon. They have furnished the booze to celebrate the Polluted Pirates victory. Naturally, Mary Seay is the first to arrive. Mary is now the number one secretary to Walter P. Grady. Chuck Kilhoffer and Mary have a strong relationship since Mary has revealed the mystery of WPG's hidden shoeboxes. Be- hind her we see Annette Leonard. What is she up to these days? She has opened up her own exquisite art studio called Animate with Annette. And pracing in as one big happy family are Smut and his scrub girl, Tim the grass trimmer, WPKH's Kip, Rev. Bisbee, the baton droppers, the red Afro popcorn girl, the floor show girls and their teacher of grace, the alumni queen and her escort Oscar, and our fagged-out cheerleaders (the dog was left be- hind. ) Just to let you know, Joni, Cheryl and Jo are a little tipsy. One by one the players stagger into the party and bid them their personal hello's. The first ones to enter are Jared Carroll and Phil Blakeman. They tell us that they have bought and ENJOYED their Playboy Ranch way up in the hills of Nevada. They make quite an income from their haram of girls. Next in line is Chuck Kilhoffer, but Mary snatched him away. Is there any secrets we should know? But we do know that Chuck owns a Corvette Stringray Manufacturing Company. Chuck is driving his latest model. From here is looks like it has a pink hood, one red door, one purple door, an orange roof, green trunk, yellow interior and paisley print tires. Mike Stacey is the president of the Hay Baling Union of the United States. Who just walked in the door? She sure has long pretty hair. OOPS! It's Gerard Hawkins. He travels the globe competing in world-wide contests. (!?!) Who's the dude with the classy tie? The tie looks like it is made of real money. Could it be? Where could anyone get a tie made of real money? Let's go find out. No wonder, it is Don Sheller! Don is now the proud president of the Illiopolis Farmers State Bank! Tyler Lyon is now married and is the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue in Niantic. Terry Kapper owns a manufac- turing company that produces Kappies. His top three customers are Cheryl McMahon, Joni Blair and Jo Ellen O'Neill. They go to Terry's at night for special fittings. Don Pickel works hard for his money by making pickle vitamins. He spends money for special cases to send to Springfield, Pawnee, Moroa, Pana, and etc. For extra cash he pitches for the Pittsburg Pickels. The last one through the door is the Polluted Pirates quarterback, Kirk Johnson. He is known throughout the state for his great ability to maneuver his hands. We asked why he was so late, and he said he was out collecting money from the parking meters he put in along Snake Road. The gang's all here and the party is rolling along smoothly. Has the class of 1972 succeeded in their goals in the past twenty years. 26 CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1972, being of sound mind, do declare this to be our last Will and Testament. We, the Senior Class, will Mr. Weber the ability to do what he thinks is right... if he thinks! ! We, the Senior Class, will the janitors a shorter working day so that they won't over exert themselves. We, the Senior Class, will the Freshman Class a GOOD reputation like ours. We, the Senior Class, will the Junior Class the ability to do things just half as well as they think they can—they would have it made ! ! ! We, the Senior Class, will Mr. Boerngen one set of The Complete Works of Shakespeare so he will have something to take to bed with him at night. And last, but not least, we will our most valuable possessions: I, PHIL BLAKEMAN, will to Coach Bill Dever an entire team of headless players so that he will not have to tell them when to get their hair cut. I, KAREN COOK, will to the administration and certain faculty members someone else to pick on and make fun of. I, MARILYN LEE, will Jeanne Kilhoffer my ability to get along with her brothers, plus that something extra that she wants. I, MARILYN LEE, will to Donna Haram, one Charlie. I, MARILYN LEE, will Mr. Nieman a bigger Trig class next year. I, CHUCK BISBEE will Mr. Grady, Mr. Weber, and Sandy Reeder a 24 hour recording of Drama meeting tomor- row during homeroom. I, KAREN COOK, will to Mr. Orr another supply of cute cards since he now knows who sent the last ones. Right Mr. Weber??? I, CHUCK BISBEE, will Ed Bliler his own girl friend. I, CHUCK BISBEE will Mike Rogers a banana and a free pass to Planet of the Apes. I, CHUCK BISBEE will Micki Rogers the ability to tie her soes ALL BY HERSELF. We, some Senior girls, will Mitzi Ramsey, Margaret McGee, and Diana Laughlin the ability to be more discreet when they talk about people (which they do quite often. ) I, MARY SEAY will Linda Ray my athletic ability in P. E. class cause she wants it. I, MARY SEAY, will Sue Ketchum her own pair of car keys in hope she'll get the car more often. I, MARY SEAY will Sue Ketchum more bottle caps to add to her collection. I, BLINDA BATCHELDER, will all Freshmen my quietness. I, BLINDA BATCHELDER, will Mrs. Hurley four brand new stoves with self-cleaning ovens! We, ANNETTE LEONARD and BLINDA BATCHELDER, will Miss Lawson a peek-a-poo puppy. I, ANNETTE LEONARD, will Linda Mendenhall my ability to win at ping-pong (and badmitton).. I, ANNETTE LEONARD, will to Mitzi Ramsey all my librarian skills in hopes that she will learn to file the cards right. I, JO ELLYN O'NEILL, will Kenny Wilson his personal tape recording of hello to any girl who is willing to listen. We, MARY ANN PETERS and JANET ROHER, will to Michele McDermott one giant picture of Mickey Mouse so she will have some big green eyes to stare into since dream-boat will be gone next year. I, DIAN GALLOWAY, will Donna Haram a one way ticket to Chicago. I, JANET ROHER, will Margaret McGee a one year gift certificate to Elaine Powers Figure Salon. I, JANET ROHER, will Susi Blakeman the ability to decide front from back. I, JANET ROHER, will Karen Mendenhall a band-aid for whenever she gets cut and starts bleeding out at DeKalb and doesn't have one on hand??? We, CONNIE FORSTER and MARY SEAY, will Mitzi Ramsey the ability to keep her hands on her own guy (when- ever she gets one). I, CONNIE FORSTER, will to anyone, my ability to laugh like a woodpecker or chipmunk (whichever the case may be). I, CONNIE FORSTER, will to Steve Turner and David Ray one case of giant-size water bottles (for basketball) in hopes that he won't have to run back and forth filling them up. I, CONNIE FORSTER, wili to Mrs. Ross a giant gust of wind so that her giant whistle will make at least a little noise. I, CONNIE FORSTER, will to Mrs. Hurley the ability to have an F.H. A. President that is able to go through one whole meeting without laughing or goofing up. I, RAYEANA STACEY, will some of the Junior girls the ability to learn to keep their noses out of other peoples business. i We, MARY ANN PETERS and JANET ROHER, will to Mrs. Ross the ability to find MORE DISC RET MEANS to get her own way. ' I, MARY ANN PETERS, will Michele McDermott my height so that she can more easily carry her weight! 27 ANOTHER leadfoot in the Menden- hall family—watch out! ! The model student--never misses a day!! CLASS OF FROM L TO R: Dian Laughlin, Secretary; Mr. Boerngen; Sponsor; Beth Bliler, treasurer; Tom Ross, Vice President; Denise Hall, President; Mrs. Rice, Sponsor. Junior Class The Junior Class began a busy and prosperous year by taking charge of the Homecoming parade. We placed second with our float, Looks Like We'll Dunk'Em, Donut. Our biggest money-making project was the magazine sales in the fall. We sold candy and taffy apples at the football games, and candy at the basketball games. We also had a January bake sale at Rosses'. The Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Hotel Orlando, in Decatur, on May 6. The music was provided by The Mackinaw Valley Boys. Michele McDermott and Vicki Koczwara represented our class as varsity cheerleaders. We would like to thank our sponsors, Mrs. Rice and Mr. Boerngen, for their time and effort. 30 Kim Adams Gail Hagood Mike Hildebrandt Beth Bliler Brenda Cravens Denise Hall Sue Ketchum Ed Bliler Mike Dobrinsky Gloria Hancock Andy Kilhoffer Mike Bruntjen Ernest Foote Maribeth Hartry Vicki Koczwara Cathy Burdzilauskas Becky Bell Mike Carey Rod Gass Gary Havener Diana Laughlin Mark Leonard Bennet Lybarger Michele McDermott Margaret McGee Karen Mendenhall Mitzi Ramsey Linda Ray Micki Rogers Tom Ross Kathy Sheets Brad Stone Bob Sumner Wanda Thomas Debbie Wicker Bill Witts 32 CLASS OF 74 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS In the fall of 1971, we again entered the big white doors of I. C.H. S. This time, however, with a few more members in our class. Our officers were as follows: Ted Hohenstein, President; Pryll Hayden, V. President; Debbie Bartels, Secretary; and Vicki Shartzer, Treasurer. Our float—well, let's just skip that. . .We started our year out, as usual, by winning the big prize of fourth. However, we feel There's No Butts About It was an improvement over last year's Victory's Our Bag. We had the usual fun and we're still determined. We have had no money-making projects as yet—but we are planning one (as we hope to get farther than Wabash Park). We would like to thank our good old sponser, Mr. Nieman, and our new sponser, Mr. Blakley, for another year. Lori Arnold Debbie Bartles Carolyn Beck Susie Blakeman Julie Bliler Steve Boyd Jim Burris Cheryl Carey Randy Craig Roger Dial Roger Dobson Frank Evans Sam Foote Danny Galloway Sharon German Connie Ginger Rickie Ginger Donna Haram Sandra Harter Priscilla Hayden Ted Hohenstein Julie Johansen Ronnie Johansen Teresa Kapper Kevin Kaylor Karen Keleher Randy LeBeane Sam Leka Janie Shartzer Vicki Shartzer Mark Stone Elwood Willis Richard Wilson Beverly Lohse Doug Lohse David Mendenhall Donna Mendenhall Vicki Rogers Paul Mason Shawn Provines Mary Mattingly CLASS OF 75 The Freshman Class The Class of '75 started their first year of high school very successfully by winning the School Award for their float. The winning float theme this year was: The Pirates Will Bacchus With Brut Force . Thank-you, Mr. Orr and Mr. Lingren, for your help this year. This year the class officers were: Ron Leonard, President; Ed McDermott, Vice-President; Lisa Turnbull; Treasurer; and Cindy Ramsey, Secretary. Karen Arnold Jill Bliler Joan Burdzilauskas Mary Dobrinsky Connie Drabing Elaine German Kim Hall Gary Hallam Wanda Harter Nancy Hartry Jay Kent Raymond Kent Jeannie Kilhoffer David Koonce Tomye Layton David Lee Carolyn Leeper Ronnie Leonard Ed McDermott Ken McDonald Rosemary McGee Cathy Meister Linda Mendenhall Doris Pickel Leanne Porter Cindy Ramsey David Ray John Reilly Debbie Rogers Harold Salusbury Debbie Scattergood Jack Shanle Judy Showalter George Smith Eilleen Stanley Lisa Turnball Steve Turner Kenney Wilson Allan Witts Jon Wurl T X V WE THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BELONG TO A CLUB — AS A MATTER OF FACT. IF YOU'D CARE TO BUY ONE WE HA VE SEVERAL FOR SALE RIGHT HERE ORGANIZATIONS I You | IS P ib m Fvll I _______________ | Anuflf P «d |Duta By YEARBOOK Yearbook Staff We have decided to dedicate the 1971-72 year- book to Pat Welch. This year, the business staff expanded their ad- vertisement. Instead of writing only to those businesses in this area, they wrote just to about any- one they could think of! Well, here is your yearbook for the 1971-72 school year. We hope that in the future you will enjoy looking back on these pictures of you and your classmates. BUSINESS STAFF TYPISTS: L. TO R. SEATED: M. Lee, R. Stacey. STANDING: P. Mendenhall, K. Mendenhall. Advisor--Miss Lawson Editor-- Mary Ann Peters metiPT L. TO R. ROW 1: C. Burdzilauskas, J. O'Neill, J. Burdzilauskas, STANDING; B. Mifflin, J. Moore, K. Cook, S. Ketchum, J. Roher, B. Bell, E. German. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF: L. TO R.: E. Bliler, J. Bliler, G. Aydt, P. Hayden, K. Keleher. WRITE-UP STAFF: L. TO R. : E. Stanley, C. Huyear, L. Menden- hall, J. Bliler, L. Porter, D. Ray LAYOUT STAFF: L. TO R.: STANDING, M. McGee, M. McDermott, L. Arnold, M. Seay, M. Rogers, B. Batch- elder, SEATED: B. Bliler, C. Forster. ART STAFF: L. TO R.: D. Hall, T. Hohenstein, D. Laughlin, C. Meister, SEATED: A. Leonard, D. Galloway. LEFT TO RIGHT: Cathy Burdzilauskas - Reporter, Vicki Koczwara - Vice President, Karen Cook - Treasurer, Beth Bliler - President, Annette Leonard - Secretary, Mr. Boerngen - Advisor. National Honor Society The National Honor Society began an active year with fourteen members and twelve provisionals. We wish to thank our sponsor, Mr. Boerngen, for his cooperation throughout the year. Our first major project was organizing the White Christmas Program for the high school students and faculty. Entertainment and refreshments were provided. The stu- dents donated food items for the Christmas baskets, which were distributed throughout niiopolis by the American Legion. The National Honor Society also organized The Second Annual Fine Arts Festi- val, which was held the week of March 20 through March 24. Student performances were Monday and Thursday nights. An art and literary display, including work by in- terested adults, was presented Tuesday night. A guest speaker from the Art Department at Millikin University presented an assembly for the high school students Wednesday. Friday was Student Teacher Day. A dance was held that night. Two additional projects that are being planned for this spring include collecting for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and amending our constitution. Each month a senior member of the National Honor Society is chosen as Student of the Month. At the end of the year a Student of the Year will be chosen. 42 REGULAR MEMBERS LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW ONE: Cathy Burdzilauskas, Don Sheller, Ed Bliler, Greg Aydt. ROW TWO: Advisor; Mr. Boerngen, Margaret McGee, Vicki Koczwara, Karen Cook, Denise Hall, Andy Kilhoffer, Marilyn Lee, Annette Leonard, Blinda Batchelder, Beth Bliler. PROVISIONALS LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW ONE: Sharon German, Debbie Bartels, Phyllis Mendenhall, Lori Arnold, Paul Mason. ROW TWO: Advisor; Mr. Boerngen, Carolyn Beck, Jo Ellen Moore, Karen Mendenhall, Michele McDermott, Gail Hagood, Pryscilla Hayden. 43 DRAMA CLUB L. TO R. Sponsor, Mr. Boerngen; V. President, Marilyn Lee; Secretary, Vicki Kocz- wara; Treasurer, Jo Ellyn O'Neil; President, Chuck Bisbee. The Drama Club worked on two productions this year. In December, The Christ- mas Carol was presented for the students during the day and for the public that night. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, a musical, was presented in April. There were forty-six members in the Drama Club, including nineteen National Thespians. We would like to thank our sponsor, Mr. Boerngen, for his help during the year. 44 SITTING: B. Bliler, C. Burdzilauskas, D. Galloway, S. Ketchum, C. Forster, K. Sheets, M. Lee. STAND- ING: J. Roher, M. Dobrinsky, M. Peters, Mr. Boerngen, V. Koczwara, K. Mendenhall, M. McDermott, J. O'Neill, C. Bisbee, M. Rogers, D. Galloway, P. Hayden, E. Bliler. ROW 1: S. Turner, J. Wurl, B. Witts, M. Dobrinsky, J. Roher, V. Koczwara, D. Laughlin, M. Ramsey, B. Bliler, M. Peters, E. Bliler, Mr. Boerngen. ROW 2: S. Kapper, M. Lee, L. Porter, J. Bliler, J. Burdzilauskas, T. Hohenstein, V. Rogers, P. Hayden, K. Sheets, P. Mendenhall, J. Kilhoffer, D. Ray. ROW 3: J. Johanson, C. Burdzilauskas, K. Cook, C. Forster, K. Keleher, M. McDermott, G. Hancock, K. Mendenhall, M. Hartry, M. McGee, D. Galloway. ROW 4: B. Stone, R. Craig, J. O'Neill, T. Ross, S. Ketchum, L. Ray, B. Bell, C. Bisbee, M. Rogers, P. Hayden, D. Galloway, T. Hohenstein. 45 CHORUS L. TO R. ROW 1: N Hartry, K. Arnold, G. Hallam, S. Blakeman, M. Peters, K. Sheets, M. Dobrinsky. ROW 2: B. Bliler, ]. Showalter, T. Hohenstein, D. Rogers, K. Hall, E. Bliler. ROW 3: L. Porter, R. McGee, C. Meister, C. Drabing, S. Jones. ROW 4: P. Hay- den, M. Rogers, C. Bisbee, D. Galloway, T. Hohenstein, D. Galloway. The high school chorus was directed by Mrs. Marilyn Bliler this year and began its acti- vities early in the year by presenting a program for the Womens's Club in October. The chorus continued to display its talents by giving a religious recital in November which consisted of an ensemble and various solos. They provided a few laughs for the entire student body with their White Christmas pro- gram, and continued to entertain the community with a Christmas concert which included the Middle School chorus, and the band as well. Some individual members of the chorus participated in a solo and ensemble contest in February, bringing back four second's and a third. All the chorus members participated in the girl's chorus and mixed chorus in the I. H. S. A. organization contest, and did a fine job. A Spring concert was held in which the chorus sang various songs. This was a fine ending of a very good year for the chorus of Illiopolis High School. 46 CONCERT BAND ROW 1, L. TO R.: K. Sheets, S. Kapper, C. Ramsey, L. Turnbull, J. Kilhoffer, B. Bliler. ROW 2: C. Leeper, C. Huyear, J. Burdzilauskas, K. Arnold, M. Hartry, S. Provines, N. Hartry. ROW 3: P. Hayden, G. Hallam, L. Mendenhall, P. Hayden. STANDING: C. Bisbee, T. Hohenstein, Mr. Blakely. The Band, with a membership of 22 students, performed at all home Football and Basketball Games, marched in the Homecoming Parade, gave a Christmas and Spring Concert, and participated in the High School Graduation Ceremonies. The following people participated in the State Solo and Ensemble con- test: Sandra Provines, French Horn Solo, 1st; Karen Arnold and Joan Burdzilauskas, Clarinet Duet, 1st; Gary Hallam and Phil Hayden, Cornet Duet, 2nd; Beth Bliler, Flute and Kathy Sheets, Clarinet, Wood- wind Duet, 2nd; Pryscilla Hayden, Susi Blakeman, and Lori Arnold, Saxaphone Trio, 2nd. The Band also participated in the State Organization Contest. 47 MAJORETTES LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa Hohenstein, Tomeye Layton, Dian Galloway, Marilyn Lee, Kim Hall. MARCHING BAND LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Bisbee, T. Hohenstein, S. Boyd, L. Turnbull, E. Bliler, N. Hartry, P. Hayden, C. Ram sey C. Leeper, C. Huyear, T. Layton, K. Hall, D. Galloway, M. Lee, T. Hohenstein, J. Burdzilauskas, K. Arnold, K. Sheets, P. Hayden, B. Bliler, J. Kilhoffer, D. Bartels, L. Mendenhall, G. Hallam, M. Hartry, Mr. Blakley. ROW 1: M. Leonard, P. Blakeman, G. Hawkins, C. Kilhoffer, K. Johnson, K. Kaylor, D. Galloway, Mr. Woods. ROW 2: M. Bruntjen, M. Hildebrandt, B. Stone, S. Turner, R. LeBeane, T. Smith, D. Mendenhall, R. Dial. ROW 3: G. Havener, M. Carey, A. Mc- Mahon, D. Pickel, H. Saulsbury, D. Ray, J. Burris, S. Provines, F. Evans. ROW 4: B. Lybarger, E. Willis, R. Wilson, K. Wilson, D. Lee, and R. Dobson. LTOR.: V. President, Gerard Hawkins; Pres., Brad Stone; Secretary, Chuck Kilhoffer; Reporter, Kirk Johnson; Treasurer, Mark Leonard; Sec. Secretary, Mike Bruntjen; Sponsor, Mr. Woods. Mr. Woods, Sponsor This year the F.F.A's judging team received a 1st in the Swine judging and a 2nd in the Beef. The team representing Illiopolis consisted of Mike Bruntjen, Mark Leonard, Brad Stone, Frank Evans, and David Mendenhall. They also sold popcorn at the football and basketball games. Besides selling popcorn at the games, they played a game of basketball against the Niantic F.F.A. The contestants for the F.F.A. Sweetheart were Debbie Koonce, Mary Ann Peters, and Debbie Sheward-, from whom Mary Ann was selected Sweetheart. 49 G.A.A OFFICERS: Secretary-Treasurer: Karen Mendenhall Points Chairman: Michelle McDermott President: Janet Roher Vice-President: Mary Seay Historian: Margaret McGee Girls Athletic Association In G.A.A. we started the year off with miniature golf and swimming. Our activities occur every Wednesday after school. We played volleyball, badmin- ton and basketball at school for several weeks. We had a bake sale earlier in the year, proceeds will go to sending a girl to camp during the summer. Other activities were roller skating at Regal Skating rink in Decatur. Ice skating at Fairview Park. Bowling at Prairie Lanes. Our sponsor is Mrs. Mary Ross. We have a total of forty girls. L. TO R. : ROW 1 - J. Cravens, C. Forster, K. Cook, C. Beck, T. Hohenstein, J. Showalter, E. German, D. Laughlin, M. McGee, M. A. Peters, Mrs. Ross, ROW 2 - J. Bliler, L. Turnbull, C. Ramsey, N. Har- try, C. Huyear, L. Porter, J. Roher, S. Ketchum, M. Seay, K. Mendenhall, ROW 3 - M. Hartry, K. Arnold, R. McGee, L. Mendenhall, J. Burdzilauskas, C. Meister, K. Keleher, M. McDermott, V. Kocz- wara, K. Sheets, A. Leonard, ROW 4 - S. Blakeman, L. Arnold, P. Mendenhall, D. Bartels, S. German, J. Bliler, J. Moore, S. Provines, C. Burdzilauskas, B. Mifflin, M. Dobrinsky. 50 51 F.H.A. LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW 1 - Connie Huyear, Vicki Rogers, Judy Showalter, Leanne Porter, Elaine German, Eileen Stanley, Joan Burdzilauskas, Jill Bliler, Carolyn Leeper. ROW 2 - Lisa Turnbull, Priscilla Hayden, Carolyn Beck, Cheryl Carey, Vicki Schartzer, Teresa Rapper, Sharon German, Debbie Bartels, Julie Bliler, Cindy Ramsey, Mrs. Hurley, Advisor. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row 1 - Beth Bliler, Diana Laughlin, Mitzi Ramsey, Gloria Hancock, Annette Leonard, Dian Galloway, Connie Forster, Blinda Batchelder, Cheryl McMahon, Betty Mifflin, Jo Ellen Moore, Marilyn Lee, Cathy Burdzilauskas, Vicki Koczwara, Phyllis Mendenhall, Sue Ketchum, Mary Seay, Margaret McGee, Advisor; Mrs. Hurley, Karen Cook. 52 LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW 1 - Diana Laughlin, Song Leader; Blinda Batchelder, V.P. Rec- reation; Annette Leonard, Points Chairman; Cathy Burdzilauskas, Degrees Chairman; Mary Seay, Secretary. ROW 2 - Karen Cook, 1st V. President; Betty Mifflin, Treasurer; Jo Ellen Moore, V.P. Projects; Connie Forster, President; Cheryl McMahon, 2nd V. resident, Michele McDermott, V.P. Public Relations. F.H.A. In F.H.A. we started the year off with a Pop Bottle Drive, and continued with some of the usual activities such as a weiner roast, F.H.A. Rally, bowling, ice skat- ing, Christmas caroling, and having a Progressive Dinner. The trip was partly paid for with the help of our two mon- ey making activities, which were two bake sales held at Ross's store. We ended the year with a Style Show and potluck. We wish to thank our sponsor Mrs. Hurley, and our Chapter Sister Mrs. Dunn for all the help they throughout the year. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA LITERARY CLUB Editor - Micki Rogers Layout head - Phil Hayden Art head - Diana Laughlin Sponsor - L. D. Boergnen Each year the literary Club puts out a small book which contains writings by the students of our school. The book is handed out to the students and faculty of I.H.S. BOTTOM ROW: V. Rogers, J. Burdzilauskas, L. Porter, D. Galloway, C. Bisbee, P. Hayden, D. Wicker, G. Hancock, D. Laughlin, J. Kilhoffer, S. Kapper. TOP ROW: Mr. Boemgen, sponsor; B. Bliler, P. Hayden, J. Bliler, M. McGee, C. Burdzilauskas, S. Ketchum, M. Rogers, K. Mendenhall, P. Mendenhall, M. Peters. 54 POW! BIF! BLAM! CRUNCH! ATHLETICS ‘ ‘MIGHTY PIRA TES ’ ’ TRI-CAPTAINS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Don She ller, Don Pi eke 1, Kirk Johnson. The Illiopolis High School football team put together an- other championship season this year. They finished in a three- way tie for the title at 6 wins and 1 loss with Lovington which beat Illiopolis and Niantic which beat Lovington and was beaten by Illiopolis. The season started out on September 17 when Illiopolis hosted Pawnee and beat the Indians 20-0. The Pirates then went to Niantic and beat those Indians 14-8. They also went to Assumption and won 13-0. They then came home to play Maroa and won again 34-6. Then came the game against and at Lovington. Illiopolis jumped out to an early first quarter lead 8-0. Then Lovington came back in the second quarter to score 6. The third quarter proved deci- sive for Illiopolis as Lovington scored again. The final score was Lovington 14 and Illiopolis 8. Bethany came to Illiopolis and was beaten 34-6. Illiopolis went to Mowea- qua and won 13-6. Then Illiopolis beat Macon at home 12-0 and tied for the conference championship when Ni- antic beat Lovington 14-6. Illiopolis has won the conference title five out of the last six years. 56 it V aeV«sS sec S V 3 ft A - i fvV ” a£ sl‘ v Vfc ' -Vftfe r - o . 2® � V ' f C «■� .' V C° dO ot ‘ A TV VS vtvfcV 5-2. V Kirk Johnson Senior Quarter Back wr L fV V ° eS ° ' TOP jovco ;., vo w Svfc9 a S'0 CCS S . v c °v V «sO V V3 C -a 09 U _, 0 vSO f Out Afn °il k$t o f i M op i rP S ) r°Othr t I ,0 oreamsC, ° Co r_ J °f .ate ; c ee. « $0� tfrr.so C° nv - ir r°ste n °n ni°rs ' Phil Blakeman Senior Wing Back cSa,'«S ' « � ' � . , 0 Pa 0 , Vtin Ob }£• b , P, ' 4 A. 5 a ° % 6 v0 ,, ,. • V J ; V r vV 5 'V k ° SV %:%a , ocon j'Hopoiit ’ontic • i 'Ihany I oll,9 tkeir del ' ■ e u?A 0 . time is S V ,x cd in • llomec°: .TO. « 1 schedni Don Picket Senior Tigl anm llliopolis Trounces llliopolis llliopolis High School f? back from last week's : defeat Bethany 34-6 Frid. - in Meridian Conferee , ball. Phil Blakeman Lyon each touchdow llliopolis. Bethany’s rookie Fieldbinder, p r e llliopolis, and was former coc Jer for the firs Bethany llliopolis Johnson); I- S0A -voma- I — Rod Gass •' . (,Jir_e. ! arrr0L’ S llliopolis Extends e jams ii opolis H Wilson Senior GUard oofball 2 of tM: ce foot! y ■y over £.;1 ( the fiffcsu y • third ,v ' -S k. ' Unbeaten String to 1 1 TvIa� T i • • 4-6. I 4-3 . °n finished 4-4 ove ’ Lyon r ’Poll's tc quarter J iL catching -oung pass f ajwwpSS Mike Stacy Senior Guard c-ar-fc - ' « A , Wer Lyon scored in the fi -! quarter on a one-yard run i Don Pickle converted. Pic: then scored on a 26-yard pi r)m Kirk Johnson in the foui .-«■ter. 'Repolis is No. 4 in the Hen school rankings. The v was llliopolis’ secoi a loss in conference pk d over-all. Assumption Jeridian play. 7 0 0 6- •ion 0 0 0 0- .’yler Lyon 1 run (I ek); I — Pickle 25 p k Johnson. Mike Bruntjen Junior Tackle P picked up another M kferenee football win la sght as they defeat . like it was going to ! ‘eavy scoring in the fir ffi'id Gass grabbed the oj n the 20 and gallo for the Pirates. Jar, pv . H.yought in the two poin igOT- from Kirk Johnson. Ill scored on a 3 yard n mgLyons and Phil Blakenu from Johnson’s pas Kandy Wliecler the ||p||pP|yard punt return for tl J g2 3ethany was to receive ad lc 1 an°ther toui-i Pirates on a 55-ya: BHBB rerom Carroll in th? so No one was able to score in tl: er, but IUiopols added tv. the final frame. Blakema 50-yard punt 1'e.urn an y Ty Lyons scored his second of th night $LSi pass from Johi Rod Gass Junior Half Back Mike Dobrinsky Junior Center .M’ Aeaq . k......i fc-ence. Bot ■ocord- Lo Ig year an - [with 5-i i this Fr . s are ver jobless th 1 • pivati The ged to sSi rtdaV sejkson a’j L-y IS ; lU'ol victory we. 1 I i3-° in MsuiPPl gajne- Tyfluartf «� t r ivloweaqu -’ P-n pici ;-Tc s as.) t$osl As Mark Leonard Junior Guard Andy Kilhoffer Junior Split End —6A Sunday, Se Mick Mourning Junior Tackle Brad Stone Junior Guard Wheeler, who sat out most Bill Witts last season with a broken wr Junior Quarter Back is ready to pi-. 61 Quarterback. CHEERING JR. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Lisa Burnbull, Mary Dobrinsky, Karen Arnold, Karen Keleher. PIRA TE PO WER FRESH.-SOPH. SQUAD LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW 1 - Jay Kent, Gary Hallam, Jon Wurl, Ed McDermott, Allan Witts, John Riley. LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW 2 - Mr. Kinsey - Coach, David Lee, Jim Burris, Danny Galloway, Richard Wilson, Sam Leka. MR. KINSEY - Student Teacher P.E., Biology, Health Safety FRESH. -SOPH. BASKETBALL The 1971-72 Fresh. -Soph, basketball team ended the season with a record of 3 wins and 8 losses. The Fresh. -Soph, after having an eight game losing came back to win the Fresh. -Soph. Tournament by beating Findlay by a score of 66-54. Jim Burris led in free throw percentage with 83%. The coach was Mr. Kinsey. Illiopolis 41 Mt. Auburn 58 24 Tri-City 84 38 Mt. Pulaski 52 37 Tri-City 66 37 Edinburg 54 26 Mt. Pulaski 45 35 Mt. Auburn 58 42 Edinbuig 59 JUNIOR VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT - ROW 1: Steve Turner, Mark Leonard, Bill Witts, Alan Witts, Mark Stone, David Ray. ROW 2: Coach; Mr. Orr, Gary Havener, Paul Mason, Andy Kilhoffer, Mike Dobrinsky, Mike Carey, Ronnie Leonard, Jim Burris, Andy McMahon. The Jr. Varsity basketball team had a very success- ful year and are hoping to have one next year. Brad was the leading scorer with 200 points and sec- ond high point man was Paul Mason with 183 points. Andy Kilhoffer was the leader with 72% on the Free Throw Chart and Paul Mason was second with 68%. Here are each person's total points and their free percentages: throw Mark Stone 178 57% Andy McMahon 109 64% Ron Leonard 112 43% Mark Leonard 101 59% Bill Witts 95 48% Tom Ross 44 33% Gary Havener 91 51% Mike Dobrinsky 83 58% Mike Carey 15 37% Jim Burris 28 61% Andy Kilhoffer 72 72% Paul Mason 183 68% Brad Stone 200 59% The following is a list of games the J.V. team played during their great basketball year of 1971-72. On the whole the Pirates over-towered their opponents by tallying up 1108 points to the opponents 951. The season ended with a 12-6 record. 53 Illiopolis vs. Findlay 50 68 Illiopolis vs. Tower Hill 52 91 Illiopolis vs. Williamsville 52 47 Illiopolis vs. Bethany 53 46 Illiopolis vs. Pawnee 62 72 Illiopolis vs. Assumption 53 56 Illiopolis vs. Macon 63 69 Illiopolis vs. Niantic 34 53 Illiopolis vs. Maroa 75 48 Illiopolis vs. Blue Mound 56 65 Illiopolis vs. Stonington 68 51 Illiopolis vs. Riverton 61 86 Illiopolis vs. Mt. Auburn 36 61 Illiopolis vs. Tri-City 50 63 Illiopolis vs. Edinburg 41 57 Illiopolis vs. Rochester 56 50 Illiopolis vs. Lovington 37 72 Illiopolis vs. Moweaqua 52 68 VARSITY STANDING: Don Pickel, Jarred Carroll, Phil Blakeman, Mike Dobrinsky, Andy Kilhoffer, Tyler Lyon, Don Sheller, Terry Kapper, Brad Stone, and Mark Leonard. KNEELING: Mr. Dever, Paul Lee, and Mr. Orr. ILLIOPOLIS OPPONENTS ILLIOPOLIS OPPONENTS 82 43 Findlay 80 58 Riverton 86 59 Tower Hill 94 56 Macon 89 59 Williamsville 68 45 Blue Mound 75 45 Bethany 56 85 Maroa 75 52 Pawnee 82 59 Mt. Auburn 75 42 Assumption 74 44 Tri-City 81 59 Macon 70 25 Edinburg 69 66 Ni antic 68 63 Rochester 76 82 Maroa 69 62 Lovington 53 40 New Berlin 57 47 Moweaqua 53 57 Pleasant Plains 82 66 Niantic 51 67 Rochester 102 53 Macon 60 48 Blue Mound 49 43 Warrensburg-Latham 67 55 Stonington 57 61 Raymond- Lincolnwood The Illiopolis Varsity Basketball squad had a very of 20 wins and 4 losses. Our first game was with Nian- successful season this year. The Pirates were rated sec- tic and they were defeated by a score of 82 to 66. In ond in the Sangamon County Tournament and finished in 4th place being defeated by Pleasant Plains and Rochester. On January 25, during the Meridian Conference Tournament, Illiopolis defeated Macon by a score of 94 to 56 and also defeated Blue Mound 68 to 45. Then we met with Maroa for the championship game and were defeated 56 to 85. We entered the Regional Tournament with a record our next game we played Macon and defeated them by a score of 102 to 53 and advanced for the championship game with Warrensburg. They beat Warrensburg by a score of 49 to 43 enabling them to advance to the Sec- tional Tournament. Raymond-Lincolnwood beat us by 4 points with the final score 57 to 61. The great Illi- opolis Pirates ended their 1971-72 season with 23 wins and 5 losses. 69 Jared Carroll Forward tiMr ka A e0et et '«e ■-- St°� , 1 fxnhrzs fI T S VARSITY TRACK TEAM KNEELING - LEFT TO RIGHT - Kevin Kaylor, Andy McMahon, Bill Witts, Steve Turner, Mike Rogers, Bennet Lybarger, Tom Ross, Alan Witts, Ronnie Johansen, Sam Foote. STANDING - LEFT TO RIGHT - Brad Stone, Tyler Lyon, Steve Boyd, Don Pickel, Jared Carroll, Danny Galloway, Kenny McDonald, Kenny Wilson, Coach Smalling. Don Pickel --23 2 Mile Mile Relay 880 Relay Jared Carroll — 24 120 High Hurdles 880 Relay Tyler Lyon -- 10 Shot Put 880 Relay Pole Volt Bill Witts — 45 Broad Jump 440 yard Dash Pole Volt Mile Relay Bennett Lybarger -- 21 880 Relay Mile Relay Broad Jump Tom Ross — 15 Broad Jump 880 Relay 180 low Hurdles Mick Mourning — 5 Discus Brad Stone -- 11 Mile Andy McMahon — 32 180 Low Hurdles Pole Volt 880 Relay Ron Johansen --5 880 Relay 220 Yard Dash Dan Galloway --3 High Jump 120 High Hurdles 880 Relay Mike Rogers — 8 Shot Put 880 Relay Kevin Kaylor — 4 Shot Put Discus Steve Boyd -- 0 440 Yard Dash 880 Relay Mile Relay Ron Leonard — 0 440 Yard Dash Steve Turner — 0 Shot Put Ken McDonald -- 2 220 Yard Dash 880 Relay Sam Foote -- 0 440 Yard Dash Ken Wilson — 5 440 Yard Dash Allan Witts -- 0 Pole Volt 74 BASEBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT - ROW 1 - Jon Wurl, Gary Hallam, Kirk Johnson, Andy McMahon, Brad Stone, Jim Burris, Ed McDermott, David Lee, John Reilly, Phil Hayden. LEFT TO RIGHT - ROW 2 - Mark Leonard, Tyler Lyon, Steve Boyd, Phil Blakeman, Don Pickel, Jared Carroll, Mike Dobrinsky, Ronnie Leonard, Paul Mason, Richard Wilson, Mr. Orr - Coach. The Illiopolis Pirates started off the 1972 season with a 6-2 loss to Lovington, but the season record was much better than Coach Orr expected. With Don Pickel pitching the Pirates won the next two games: 15-5 against Stoning ton and 4-2 against Maroa. Jared Carroll pitched for a 12-2 win over Findlay. While the seniors were in Daytona Beach the team lost to Mr. Auburn 5-3, then beat Wil- liamsville 2-1. The final regular-season game was a 3-2 win at St. Theresa. Carroll pitched the first district win, a 4-1 victory over Mr. Auburn; then Pickel completed the tournament route with a 5-2 win against Edinburg to win the district and a loss at the hands of Springfield High 3-0. The Pirates fin- ished the season with a rescheduled game at Macon which they lost 8-0. The leading hitters for Illiopo- lis were Phil Blakeman--. 429, Mike Dobrinsky-- . 278, and Mark Leonard--. 222. The final record was seven wins and four losses. 75 76 LOOK AT IT THIS WAY — SOMEONE HAS TO PLA Y THE PART OF A FLOWER IN THE CLASS PLA Y ACTIVITIES F I R S T P L A C E S E C 0 N D P L A C E THE PIRATES WILL BACCHUS WITH BRUT FORCE LOOKS LIKE WE’LL DUNK’EM DONUT 78 THERE’S NO BUTTS ABOUT IT 0 c R L E A F L S S WE’LL BERRY ’EM 79 f 80 JO ELLYN O’NEILL GREG AYDT CONNIE FORSTER TYLER LYON 83 1971 HOMECOMING ROYALTY HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES The 1971 homecoming activities were officially opened, the King and Queen, Terry Kapper and Karen Cook, were announced at the annual bonfire on Thursday night. Following the announcement, Pirate fans looked on as Terry lit the bonfire and the traditional effigy of Maroa was burned. After a short pep talk by Coach Smalling and a few cheers around the bonfire, the opening night of Homecoming ended. Festivities began again as the parade was held at 2:30 Friday afternoon. It was at this time the floats were judged, but they were not announced until the half-time intermission of the game that night. The Freshman class received first place award with their theme, The Pirates Will Bacchus With Brut Force , Second place went to the Junior class for Look's Like We'll Dunk'em Donut. Friday night rolled around as the Illiopolis Pirates stomped the Maroa Trojans with the final score of 34 to 6. The formal coronation took place on Saturday night as Terry Kapper and Karen Cook were crowned by the retiring King and Quuen, Mike Gass and Pam Pickel. Their attendants were Greg Aydt and Jo Ellyn O'Neill, Jared Carroll with Annette Leonard, Tyler Lyon escorting Connie Forster, and Don Pickel with Cheryl McMahon. Steve Batchelder and Barbara Quijans were Crown Bearers. The theme of the Dance was Colour My World and the music was supplied by The Roach. 85 DANCE SNAPS Lori Arnold Phil Blakeman Dian Galloway Ted Hohenstein Connie Forster Debbie Koonce Martin Stahl Chuck Kilhoffer Diana Laughlin Ed Wilson Annette Leonard Joe Kilhoffer Marilyn Lee Andy Kilhoffer Michele McDermott Don Sheller Karen Mendenhall Micki Rogers Greg Aydt Chuck Bisbee Mary Ann Peters Janet Roher Jared Carroll Mike Dobrinsky 90 Kim Adams Vic Pickel Susie Blakeman Brad Stone Becky Bell Stan Etchison Paula Yeager Kirk Johnson Beth Bliler Kevin Stengel Gloria Hancock Doug Hartwig Cathy Burdzilauskas Chuck Johnson Sue Ketchum Bob Sumner 92 Vicki Koczwara Mark Leonard Linda Ray Clarence Knisley Karen O'Dell Bill Hancock Kathy Sheets Ed Bliler 93 Diane Stahl Mike Bruntjen MEMORIES 97 ASSEMBLY SNAPS ODDS AND ENDS 101 HIGH HONORS SENIORS Blinda Batchelder Marilyn Lee Annette Leonard Jo Ellyn O'Neill Don Sheller JUNIORS Beth Bliler Margaret McGee SOPHOMORES Lori Arnold Paul Mason SENIORS Greg Aydt Phil Blakeman Karen Cook Terry Kapper Cheryl McMahon Mary Ann Peters Don Pi eke 1 Mike Stacey Mary Seay HONORS JUNIORS Becky Bell Ed Bliler Cathy Burdzilauskas Gloria Hancock Mari be th Hartry Andy Kilhoffer Karen Mendenhall Phyllis Mendenhall Jo Ellen Moore Kathy Sheets SOPHOMORES Debbie Bartels Carolyn Beck Randy Craig Karen Keleher Randy LeBeane Andy McMahon Sharon German FRESHMEN Joan Burdzilauskas Susan Kapper Linda Mendenhall Cindy Ramsey John Reilly 102 SHOULDN'T THIS CHECK BE MADE OUT TO THE SCHOOL. 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Illiopolis, Illinois Phone 486-7811 Lanesville, Illinois Phone 364-4211 no Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1972 FARMERS STATE BANK OF ILLIOPOLIS Phone 486-2721 Compliments of HAIR HUTTE BRUCE Personalized Hairstyles IMPLEMENT Dennis Grossman — Dee Arends Uptown Illiopolis JOHN DEERJ Phone486-2121 | % DALE'S GARAGE . $r _ Crafts — Materials — Classes 6-J SS0vi3 Demonstrations And Programs Phone 486-3521 BONNALEE’S NOVELTIES llliopolis, Illinois Best Wishes From E. T. ALLEN SONS WADDELL LUMBER CO. ROAD OIL AND ASPHALT llliopolis, Illinois llliopolis, Illinois Congratulations To The Senior Class ILLIOPOLIS INSURANCE AGENCY R.E. McDermott Cheter Stanton