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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1978 volume:

Illiopolis High School Our Recipe . Who Are “They?” By Pam Stout There are some people that are so fine. They happen to be yours, and they happen to be mine. They help us through life With strength and strife, Although, sometimes 1 wonder If they should even try. They back us up in our sports, music, or whatever, To make sure we do our best or even better. Their job is not an easy one to do, As we try them through and through, they say our punishments are for our own good. But they seem to change us into a bad mood. It seems when the punishment Is all over, We soon recover, only to discover, this is part of their love. And who are they, it should be apparent. ' 'They'1 are none other than our own parents. Ingredients - Table Of Contents - Sugar And Spice . . fPeo?le} . . 8 Whip’em And Beat’em sPorts 29 Gather And Separate (Events) 45 (Ads) Simmer And Serve What? You can't fool me, Bob! Who made the salad? Where's Steve? 1 can't find my cheat sheet! DUH!!! Is it soup yet? Look out fonzie! Thay There Guys! ! Fire One. Turn out those I am not going to change your grade ! ! lights! Explain It. T.G.I.F. 1 'Have some candy, Shirley.'' No, we're not copying! Reading those dirty notes again, girls? ! Elvis and his colonel Who ... me ? 1 don't understand. 6 Principal: Mr. Francis Secretary: Mrs. Lamb Proctor, Dean Rademacher Miss. Alford: Teacher Counselor 8 Mr. Smalling: Teacher Mrs. Hurley Miss Forster Mr. Handy Mrs. Freeman Mrs. Bliler Mrs. Mulvaney Mr. On- Miss Ripple Mr. Camfield Mrs. Ross All Our Helpers Bus Drivers: Mr. Sheller, Mrs. Johnson, G Mrs. Larson Janitors: Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Road Guard: Mrs. Welch Janitor: Mr. Lee The Cooks: Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. McDonald Our Senior Class Officers were Rita Lamb, pres.; Janet Leonard, vice - pres.; Mark Adkins, treas.; and Greg Drabing, sec. Well, we finally made it to our senior year. That could be called an accomplishment for us! ! Because at times we were known as the worst class to ever reach the halls of old 1HS. But after a little straightening out, we finally started to shape up and work together. We may not have placed with our floats all four years, but we certainly tried. Throughout the years we have thought of many ideas for raising money to help us to reach our goal of a trip to Florida. We ventured into many different fund raising schemes some succeeding and others not. But despite our reputation for expensive watered -down cokes at the football and basketball games this year and for the stale high priced candy in the previous years, we have trudged onward for better or for worse, to raise that money! ! Our team spirit may have staggered down a few steps, but we still rallied back to finally end up as a WHOLE CLASS. Mark Adkins — Baseball IMV; Nation- al Honor Society III.IV; Who’s Who Among American High School Students III; Class Officer IV Jill Arnold - Cheerleading II.III.IV; Track l.ll. National Honor Society II.III.IV; Who’s Who Among American High School Students III.IV; Teacher's Aide II Donna Bartels — F.H.A. l-IV. OfTicer III; G.A.A. 1.11; Yearbook Staff IV. School Play III; Vocational III.IV; F.B.L.A. IV Lon Bayley — National Honor Society IMV; Teacher's Aide lll-IV; Track III- IV; Vocational IV; Yearbook lll-IV; Class Officer III. Who's Who Among American High School Students IV 11 Chris Beck — Football l-IV; Track I Bob Burris • Basketball MV, Captain IV; Football l-IV, All-Conference III.IV; Baseball l-ll; National Honor Society ll-IV; Student Council IV; King Court IV; Santa Claus IV Annette Bilbrey — F.H.A. 11,111; Teacher Aide 1-111; National Honor So- ciety lll.IV; Yearbook Staff III.IV; Who's Who Among American Students III; School Play III.IV Carol Bruns — Band II.II.IV. Majorette 1.11; Chorus l-IV; Track l-IV; Volleyball ll-IV; Yearbook StafT ll-IV; G.A.A. I- IV. Officer IV; Student Council IV. Of- ficer IV. Teacher Aide l-IV; School Play ll-IV. Drama Club Mil; Queen's Court IV Margaret Carey — Teacher Aide ll-IV; F.H.A. l.ll; School Play III Bill Bliler — Football l-IV; Track III; National Honor Society ll-IV; Class Of- ficer III; Yearbook Staff Mil; Drama Club 1.11; School Play III.IV; Chorus I- IV; Boy's State IV; Student Council IV Officer IV; King Court IV Toby Burke — Football l-IV; Basketball I; Baseball ll-IV; Track I; Drama Club ll-lll. Band I,III,IV; Chorus l-IV; Teacher Aide Ml; School Play III Ron Craig — Dram� Club 1,11; Nation- al Honor Society ll-IV; Who's Who Among American High School Students IV Marty Bradham — Football l-IV. All- Conference IV; Basketball III.IV; Track ll-IV; Baseball I; F F A MU; Drama Club 1,11; King Court IV; Who's Who Among American High School Students III Kathy Blair Davis — F.H.A. I; G.A.A. Mil; Yearbook MU; Class Officer 11,111; Band I; School Play III; National Honor Society IV 12 Karen Kaylor F.H.A. I.II; G.A.A. I.II; Drama Club I.II; Teacher's Aide I; School Play l.ll Greg Drabmg Football IMV; Basket- ball MV; Baseball l.ll; Track I; Class Officer I; Band I; King Court IV Rita Lamb — National Honor Society ll-IV; Cheerleader 1-IV; Track l-IV; Chorus I-1V; G.A.A. l-IV. Officer III.IV; Class Officer 1-IV. D A R Award IV; Girls' State IV; Yearbook Staff l-IV; Volleyball ll-IV; Teacher Aide 11 l-IV; Queen Court IV; Who's Who Among American High School Students III.IV Greg Gidcl — Football MV. All Con- ference IV Cindy Whiteside Kaylor — Transfer Student III Charles Leeper - Class Officer l.ll; Band l.ll; F.F.A. Mil; Officer ll.lll; Baseball II; National Honor Society ll- IV; Vocational IV; Co-Operative Work Program IV; Who's Who Among American High School Students III.IV Nathan Harlry Football l-lll Janet Leonard — Class officer IV; Cho- rus Mil: G.A.A. l-IV; Officer lll-IV; National Honor Society ll-IV. Officer III. Yearbook Staff l-IV. Editor IV; Volleyball ll-IV; Teacher s Aid l-IV; Queen Court IV; Who's Who's among amcrican High School Student lll-IV; All School Play lll-IV 13 Shelly Leonard — F.H.A. I Bruce Mason — Class Officer II; Rob Mclver — Basketball l-IV Teacher Aide I; National Honor Society II-IV; Officer IV; Band I Steve Meister — Football l-IV; Co-Cap- tian IV; All-Conference 111,1V; Basket- ball l-IV; Baseball l-IV; Homecoming Court IV; Track I.II.IV John Moore — Transfer Student III; Football IV; Track IV; Who’s Who Among American High School Students IV Sheila Provines — G.A.A. I-IV; Officer IV. Band l-IV; National Honor Society 11 l-IV; Teacher Aide l-IV; F.H.A. I-IV; Officer IV; Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students 111,1V David Reilly — Vocational lll-IV; Track II Mike Rogers — F.F.A. I-IV Tim Rogers — Basketball l-lll Tina Rogers — Chorus l-IV; Band 1,11; Majorette I.II.IV; Fire Twriller IV; Dra- ma Club I.II; School Play III; Track II; G.A.A. Ill; Volleyball III; Yearbook Staff IV; Teacher Aide l-IV; F.H.A. I- III; Officer III 14 Timmy Rohng — G.A A. 1,11; F.H.A. |-|V; Teacher Aide I.II; Yearbook Staff IV; Vocational 11 l.l V; School Play III; F B I. A IV; Officer IV Penny Royce Track 1,11; Cheerlcad- mg l-lll; National Honor Society ll-IV; Student Council IV; Officer IV; Year- book III, IV; Vocational IV; Homecom- ing Queen IV Mary Smith — G.A.A. I-IV; F.H A. I; Drama Club l-lll; Chorus I.II.IV; Track I.II.IV; Teacher Aide II.Ill; Who’s Who Among American High School Students IV Deb Snyder — Band I.II; Chorus I.II.IV; F.H A I; Drama Club l-lll. School Play I; Teacher Aid II; Pam Stout Band l-IV; Majorette I.II; Chorus l-IV; National Honor Soci- ety ll-IV; Officer IV: Drama Club l-lll; School Play III; Teacher Aide III.IV; Who’s Who Among American High School Students IV; Yearbook 11 l.l V Steve Willis — F F A. l-lll Penny Young — Who's Who Among American High School Students IV; National Honor Society IV; Track l-IV. Chorus l-lll; Band I; G.A.A l-IV. Vol- leyball ll-IV; Student Aide III.IV Homecoming Court IV £andy Wilson — Ron West — Football l-IV; All-Confer- ence Center IV; Baseball I; Track l-lll; Homecoming King IV; F.F.A. l-lll 15 Being a junior means: Having your own set of car keys and staying out past 10:30 ... Ruling when the seniors go to Florida ... Working hard on a first place float and being second to the sophomores ... The junior class of '79 have many talents and work for many goals. We have a few juniors who excel in sports, achieving player of the week twice in basketball and a few guys who made all-conf. football. We also had 3 ju- niors starting varsity volleyball. Aside from our pop com machine being condemned by the State Board of Health, our money making projects all did well. We sold candy at games along with home baked goods. We'll get to Florida one way or another! The Junior class officers this year are: Pres. : Tia Lyon; Vice Pres. : Jim Lee; Secretary: Christy Reilly; and Treas. : Julie Hohenstein. Mary Ann Bell Dave Blakeman Jeff Adkins Margaret Burdzilauskas Mark Crain Mary Beck Marsha Crist Rob Davis f' I Bruce Ha 11am Susan Dunn Tammy Ford Mary Ellen Finch Duane German Jeff Havener Julie Hohenstein Joan Kapper Barbara Hohenstein Charles Karrick Rick Lamb Jim Lee vc I'-Jof Ellie Lohse 17 Dawn Neeley Marie Richards Sam Provines Judith Willis Not Pictured: Ethan Baslar Carol Drabing Eugene McConnel Tina Muir Tom Richards Cindy Wilson Diana Wilson 18 Dorothy Ballinger Lori Daubs Lee Barringer Joan Bayley Teresa Blakeman Class officers-Susan Burke, Lori Daubs, Russel Koonce, Brenda Lyons This year the sophomore class succeeded in everything they attempted. Our fantastic movable clock won first place against the other floats. We were very active in sports, having class- mates on all varsity squads. Now we can walk down the hall with our head held high; as proud sophomores we have out- lived our 1 'munchkin stage''. The great class of '80 is on its way to the top. Joe Carey Don Drabing Dayton Dudas Kim Ervin John Finch Cheryl Gass 19 Have you heard the latest? Ken Hildreth — -.A We had to run 5 laps. Dan Miller Dave Perkinson Vanda McMahan Tim Pettyjohn John Rogers Perry Prior S Patty Reilly David Rogers Sam Rogers ' , I Gene Showalter Mickie Smalling Renae Snyder Kiss at practice -✓ 21 Sam at work! I wish you wouldn't do that here ! Our Gang!! 22 Paula Kapper, Verna McMahan, Rick Mendenhall, Tami Miller are freshman class officers. We got off to a slow start with our homecoming float. The theme of our float was 1 'We'll de- flate 'em and float away with a Victory''. Even though it didn't place, we had a lot of fun building it. We raised money by selling Pirate stickers during the basketball season. We would like to thank our sponsors, Mrs. Freeman and Mr. Smalling, for bringing us through our first year at 1CHS. Kevin Carey Steve Carey Jim Ciotti Terri Danaha John Dobrinsky 23 Devin Dudas Roger Embrey Tom Ertl Helen German Greg Greshiem Guy Hawkins 24 Penny McLaughlin Verna McMahan Rick Mendenhall Ed Miller Tami Miller Sheryl Moore a m Marty Mourning 25 Dianne Stewart Jeff Stout Judd Waddell Daniel Wamick Scott Whiteside 26 28 Meridian Conference . - - - Co-Champions v 'x 0' Coach Smalling and Coach McCarthy Captains- B. Burris, S. Meister First row-G. Greshiem, J. Hawkins, S. Meister, J. Ciotti, R. Lamb, J. Dobrinsky, R. Davis, D. Drabing, R. Davis, R. Proctor, D. Wamick, R. Mendenhall, D. Dudas. Second row-M. Mourning, J. Rodgers, D. Gordy, J. Lyon, G. Gidel, R. Monical, T. Kilhoffer, D. German, D. Blakeman, G. Hawkins, R. Embrey, D. Dudas, B. McLaughlin. Third row-Coach McCarthy, B. Bliler, J. Moore, D. Strum, R. West, M. Bradham, R. Lamb, B. Burris, C. Beck, D. Pickel, D. Ford, T. Burke, G. Drabing, Coach Smalling 29 B. Burris G. Drabing G. Gidel This year our football team was outstanding. In ad - dition to being the Meridian Confer- ence Co-Champi- ons, we also had eleven players named to All-Con- ference. We ended the season with an excellent record of 8-1. M. Bradham T. Burke 31 S. Meister J. Moore R. West First row- P. Young, R. Lamb, Second row- P. Reilly, C. Bruns, P. Meister, Third row- N. Johnson, P. McLaughlin, S. Moore, J. Leonard, Fourth row- B. Lyon, T. Blakeman, T. Lyon, D. Neeley, D. Wilson, Fifth row- Coach Freeman, S. Burke, J. Leonard, P. Young, B. Mendenhall, S. Wilson, C. Wilson Var. Capt. R. Lamb J. V. Capt. - P. Young Coach J. Freeman 32 Seniors Stand-Outs This season the varsity girls got their teamwork to- gether and proved themselves with a winning record of 10-3. An unexpected overwhelming victory against undefeated Blue Mound and a win in a practice game with Riverton contributed to their success. The J.V. closed out the season with a 6-4 record. Although the girls were defeated in their second game in district, they feel very proud of their accom- plishments in the past three years. The team will be losing five seniors; Rita Lamb, Penny Young, Janet Leonard, Carol Bruns, and Sandy Wilson; however, we are looking to achieve higher goals next year. A big thanks to the Booster Club for the new equipment. Congratulations to Mrs. Freeman and the girls for a good season. Carol Bruns Sandy Wilson Penny Young Compliments of SCOVILL GOLF COURSE 'everything for golf' 33 SIDELINE SHRIEKERS Compliments of BUCK’S BARBER SHOP Top to bottom: L. Daubs, D. Ballinger, P. Reilly, J. Royce, N. Johnson, J. Arnold, R. Lamb, B. Lyon, T. Betzer, T. Blakeman. I AM A CHEERLEADER. I have accepted the hon- or and all the corresponding responsibilities, lots of hard work, being part of the ' ’team'1, a never- ending interest in the ' 'team''. 1 AM A CHEERLEADER. I must remember my purpose at all times: I have sought and been chosen to lead my student body and home community in praise of its athletic teams, to promote school spirit and boost the morale of the school. I must do ev- erything in my power to achieve this objective as a member of the ' 'team''. � 35 Round Ball Regulars Basketball Scores We They Findlay 73 50 Tower Hill 68 42 Assumption 73 63 Bethany 63 68 Niantic 65 53 Maroa 68 57 Divemon 63 40 Pawnee 51 68 Stonington 67 74 Riverton 58 79 Lovington 78 53 Assumption 58 64 Mt. Auburn 84 63 Maroa 63 71 Athens 79 74 Tri-City 76 85 Blue Mound 51 70 Edinburg 57 71 Rochester 66 80 Macon 41 45 Hartsburg 59 65 Mowequa 67 58 Niantic 72 68 Rochester 56 73 ,� � Tr( Varsity Team: Left to right-D. Drabing, T. Rogers, G. Drabing, R. Mclver, B. Burris, M. Bradham, R. Lamb, D. Strum, R. West, T. Kil- hoffer, D. Blakeman, S. Meister, Coach Dave Orr J.V. Team: Left to right-J. Hawkins, J. Ciotti, K. Wamick, J. Finch, T. Kilhoffer, D. Gordy, R. Lutz, D. Strum, D. Pickel, G. Hawkins, T. Rich- ards, D. Blakeman, D. Drabing, R. Lamb, Coach Jack Handy Freshmen Team L to R: D. Wamick, S. Whiteside, D. Henebry, J. Stout, T. Richards, D. Gordy, R. Lutz, D. Pickel, G. Hawkins, R. Lamb, J. Haw- kins, B. McLaughlin, Coach Handy Compliments of CLARA O.T. BOOKER FURNITURE S. Meister T. Rogers Compliments of R. West COE’S SERVICE STATION - Mechanicsburg 37 Caught In Action The season started out well; we won six of our first eight games. Unfortunately as the season progressed we ran into tougher competition and did not play as well as we did ear- lier. Consequently our record ended up 11 wins and 12 losses. We are looking forward to a better season next year. Compliments of SEWING UNLIMITED 38 Taylorville, Illinois Left to right: M. Adkins, D. Drabing, J. Ciotti, Jeff Adkins, G. Gidel, Coach Dave Orr. 2nd row: T. Burke, R. Davis, R. Davis, R. Lamb. 3rd row: D. Strum, S. Meister, D. Gordy, R. Lamb. Jeff Adkins Mark Adkins Steve Meister Dan Gordy Greg Gidel Toby Burke Rocky Lamb 3B 2B Short Stop 1st Base 1st Base Catcher Catcher- Outfield Dan Strum Outfield- 1st Base Rob Davis Outfield Jon Eiotti Outfield Rusty Davis Outfield Rick Lamb Pitcher- Don Drabing Shortstop Pitcher - Outfield Snow And Showers Hamper Striders First row: M. Smith, P. Young, P. Reilly, J. Bayley, J. Hohenstein, C. Reilly, N. Johnson, L. Beck. Second row: A. Purcell, C. Bruns, T. Danaha, T. Blakeman, D. Bruns, M. Burdzilauskas, P. McLaughlin. Third row: T. Lyon, B. Mendenhall, D. Neely, S. Wilson, S. Burke, C. Wilson, R. Snyder, Mrs. Freeman, L. Bayley, L. Hemp. 40 Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS CLEANERS 41 First row: J. Hawkins, D. Drabing, D. German, B. McLaughlin, Mr. Handy. Second row: J. Finch, R. Monical, M. Bradham, C. Beck, T. Leeper. Boys track has been revived as a spring sport with the hiring of Mr. Jack Handy as coach. New high-jump mats were pur- chased by the high school athletic de- partment. Sched- uled practices helped to get the team members into shape despite the miserable weather and poor track con- ditions ! 42 compliments of PRITCHETT BROTHERS HARDWARE HOME - COMING Crown Bearers Thad Peters and Jodi Royce Retiring King Queen Trent Daubs and Brenda Hohenstein Kapper “The 1977 Homecoming Court” King Ron West Queen Penny Royce 46 Marty Bradham and Janet Leonard Bob Burris and Rita Lamb Bill Bliler ©0® Penny Young (S00EH Greg Drabing and Julie Havener Steve Meister and Carol Bruns compliments of GRAVES MOTOR COMPANY WEIL PROPEL OUR Y T TO AFLntfG VICTORY ■� ■1 m Second Place - Juniors i ice'll propel our way to a flying victory.'' FLOATS Winning Float - Sophomores 1 'Pirates will alarm the Mustangs cause we're wound up and set for a victory.'' ''A Pirate Victory: There's nothing to it. Third Place - Seniors ' 'Pirates will deflate 'em and float away with a victory.'' Fourth Place - Freshmen Compliments of NIANTIC OIL COMPANY 49 National Honor Society Front row— M. Adkins, H. Able, C. Wilson, B. Bliler, J. Lee, P. Royce, A. Bilbrey. Second row-P. Young, S. Wilson, J. Leonard, J. Arnold, P. Stout. Third row- C. Leeper, B. Burris, R. Lamb, T. Lyon, S. Provines. N.H.S. President for 1978- Pam Stout Our President for this year was Pam Stout, with Bruce Mason serving as vice- president, Tia Lyon acted as secretary, and Mary McDer- mott took care of the mon- ey by being treasurer. We didn't have too many activities this year, except for the annual induction ceremony. In this ceremony one senior, one junior, and nine sophomores were in- ducted . 51 52 Compliments of H. POST SONS - Decatur The 1977-78 school year brought many new changing ideas including the reinstate- ment of the Illiopolis Student Council. After much cam- paigning and the final election speech, Bill Bliler and Doug Ford were the victors. Other members obtained their posi- tions in an election by their fellow classmates. The council was given Homecoming responsibilities. Although we ran into some mi- nor problems, Homecoming was an overall success. We kept busy by selling popcorn at ball- games and changing the an- nouncement board. Our most successful activity was the don- key basketball game. A large turnout saw us whip Niantic. We had a student council ex- change with Blue Mound in the spring. The final action of the council was to order a welcome mat for the school. Gather and Separate: Left to Right: Mickie Smalling, Tina Rogers, Margaret Carey, Annette Bilbrey, Penny Royce, Susan Burke 53 The High School and Junior High Band: Members: Left to Right- P. Stout, D. Henebry, R. West, D. Haw- kins, S. Dunn, Mrs. Bliler, A. Rueck, G. Greishem, C. Bruns, T. Burke. Middle section- M. Proctor, B. Ealey, P. Young, S. Allen, L. Wurl, D. Peters, R. Richards, D. Karrick, J. Murphy, A. Havener, J. Casey, R. Koonce, A. Miller, D. Miller, H. Able. Back section- T. Ford, S. Dunn, B. Hohenstein, S. Provines, D. Henebry, D. Bruns, M. Bell, P. Bell, J. Lee, G. Grieshem. Penny Young while playing the old ivories! ! ! The Band 54 The chorus while performing at high school graduation. No autographs Please ! ! 1 have writer's cramp today. Mrs. Bliler these are too big of words for us!!!!!! The High School Chorus- Starting from the top from the right to left and moving downward- R. Koonce, S. Moore, T. Danaha, L. Hemp, D. Snyder, P. Young, R. Lamb, R. Davis, G. Grieshem, S. Burke, T. Leeper, D Henebry, H. Able, T. Burke, V. McMahan, S. Dunn, M. Burdzilauskas, P. Young, P. Stout, D. Ballinger, C. Bruns, M. Smith, J. Hohenstein, T. Rogers, D. Bruns, P. McLaughlin, B. Hohenstein, B. Bliler, D. Stewart, K. Ervin, S. McMahon 55 Future Homemakers Of America Pic. 2-Very Good, Sheila-What is it? Pic. 3-Happy Apple Day! ! ! ! Pic. 4-Gosh we're having so much fun Seated left to right: P. Meister, M. Smalling, T. Lyon, J. Hohenstein, Sponsor Mrs. Hurley, H. German. Second row-standing: T. Rohrig, D. Bartels, L. Rueck, P. McLaughlin, V. McMahan, P. Young, K. Ervin, S. Dunn, S. Provines, L. Hemp, J. Hohenstein, D. Stewart, M. Burdzilauskas, T. Danaha. Girls’ Athletic Association Members, Front Row, Left to right: Sponsor Mrs. Ross, Officers: C. Bruns, R. Lamb, S. Provines, T. Lyons, J. Leonard. 2nd row: L. Hemp, A. Purcell, S. Moore, D. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. Leonard, J. Royce, P. Young, B. Lyon, L. Daubs, T. Blakeman, K. Ervin, M. Smith. 3rd row: L. Rueck, S. Burke, S. Wilson, K. Saey, D. Stuart, T. Danaha, P. Meister, N. Johnson, D. Ballinger, P. Young, P. McLaughlin, M. Smalling Pic. 1-Say what?? Pic. 2-Heave Ho! ! ! Pic. 3-Smile everyone and say??????? Pic. 4- Don't you just love bowling, Peggy? Pic 5 Who is that behind those foster grants? ? 57 Lights, Camera, Action 58 Was today necessary? All efforts of planning a play are usually forgotten in show night excitement. Remember, 1 'Can we have a play? It's audition time. Wow, I got a part! and I'm scared.'' As the lights go down, we see and hear back stage, shakey hands, trembling voices, upset stomachs, and ghost white faces. ' 'Will I remember my lines? , How does my make-up look? , Talk louder! , and Here we go! Along with all this nervousness and excitement we all experienced the thrill of victory in producing an excellent play and the agony of near defeat in seeing ice-cream and plants crash to the floor, mikes tumbling over, and a dancer sliding to her knees. Was it all worth it? The end-less hunting for costumes and never-ending practices? After seeing the audiences faces and hearing the applauses, we real- ized how much we had accomplished. Without the combined efforts of our direc- tors Mr. Kitchen and Mr. Francis and many helpful members of the community we would never have succeeded. It was great! Thank-you! 59 You're on in 3 minutes! ! It must be my breath ... PROM 1978 Another successful prom was held at Nelson Recreation Center in Lincoln Park, Springfield, 111. on May 6, 1978. Since the Disc Jockey went over so well last year the juniors decided to try it a sec- ond time. After the dance, everyone rolled over to Strike 'n Spare to bowl a few games and play pinball. Karen Kaylor Rob Bolen Kevin G Cindy Kaylor Rita Lamb Mick Rasch Bob Burris Penny Young Bill Bliler Margaret Burdzilauskas Vanda McMahan Ron West Kathy G Rick Davis Lori Daubs Marty Bradham Ted Bloxam Jana Hohenstein John Moore Bob Burris Julie Havener Julie Hohenstein Rob Davis Mary McDermott Steve Ertl Barbara Hohenstein Mark Stone Bruce Gass Sandy Wilson Mary Ellen Finch Rod Gass Susan Dunn Bruce Hallam Tammy C Rick Ford Tia Lyon Jerry Lyon Nancy Johnson Doug Ford Christy Reilly Phil Johnson Brenda Mendenhall Dave Claypool Cindy Wilson 62 Mary Ann Beck Mark Marsha Crist Bob Roese Joan Kapper Gary Grossman Marie Richards Mary Bell Terry Dobson Duane German PROM PHOTOS Compliment of VERITA’S COIFFURES 64 Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT 65 The Senior Trip Begins!! Watch out Florida -Here we come — We'd like you to meet the coach of Evans- ville . Don’t Give Up, We’ll Soon Get There 66 CHEESE Peace, Love, and Bobby Sherman Getting Into The Sun 67 Back To Super Slab You got the cutest Baby face o f 68 Fire Number One - - BANG! - - Are we there yet???????????? Prophecy 1978 Here we are at the premiere of the new television show, ' 'What Really Happened to the Class of '78?'' We are waiting for the star and narrator of the show, Bill Bliler, but it seems this class has taken over their old hometown, Illiopolis. Nathan Hartry is now the owner of Dekalb. Apparently, they have the only chicks he could get. Jill Arnold manages the camper sales. Her best customer is Sandy Wilson, who is quite famous for her male harem .Next door to Jill is the bowling alley called '' The Mouse House.11 It is operated in partnership by Steve Meister and Donna Bartels. Mary Smith couldn't make it as a fashion designer, so now she runs a hamburger joint, ' 'The Bare Bottom.'' She finally has something to go with her shakes. Marty Bradham, the town cop (Because he knows so much about the speed limit), couldn't be here tonight. He is out chasing motor-head, Greg Gidel. It is hard to believe that Greg still relies on his blue truck for his means of entertainment. Since Ethel Horwitz has retired, Shelley Leonard has taken her place. She is the head of Weight Watchers, and has introduced her own diet, an apple a day. The Fire Department seems to be in good hands with Richard Ballinger as the head mechanic and Ja - net Leonard as the siren. Tim Rogers owns both supermarkets in Illiopolis. Since he couldn't make up his mind which one he wanted to work with, he bought them both. Tammy Rohrig is the hair washer for the new beauty shop managed by none other than Julie Ha - vener. Julie has always been great in keeping us up on the latest European hair styles; but then she has always had a big head to work with, Bob Burris. Speaking of Bob, he has opened a massage parlor right next door to the beauty shop, because ev- erywhere that Julie went, Bob was sure to go. Penny Young publishes the town newspaper now titled Follow Your Rainbow. She still hasn't found her pot of gold, but we hear she is up to her knees in oil! ! She has several classmates working for her. John Moore has his own column, Dear Johnny , because he is so good with advice. Ron Craig and Greg Drabing also have a weekly column searching for members of their new club. ' 'The 1 Love Me Club.'' Since Toby Burke got gonged on the Gong Show for trying to sing and play his sax at the same time, he decided to join. Also in Follow Your Rainbow is the wildlife report. Bruce Mason is big in cattle, and it is reported that Steve Willis real- ly caught a weasel this time; he got his foot caught in the trap. What's this? A blackout? It must be the electricians from Illio Electric, Dave Reilly, and Charles Leeper. But thanks to Professor Adkins, things are running smoothly again. A few couples are now ar- riving with Debby Snyder leading the way. Following close behind is Herb, her love bug. Chris Beck, owner of the new Magazine, Ba-Beck-Ba Playboy, is escorting this month's centerfold, Lori Bayley. Chris persuaded her to pose from 1 'Headed'' to ' 'Toea'1. Ron West, better known as Fred, no longer works with flintstones. He says he is on to bigger and better things (Right Vanda ?). Bill (Birdman) Dowers just pulled up in his brand new bus. He had to buy a big automobile this year; they say the freshmen class are getting larger. This new television series already contains three new stars, Annette Bilbrey, Margaret Carey, and Tina Rogers. They have replaced Charlie's Angels with their own show, Royce's Lonesome Three''. Another Star, this time in sports, is Rita Lamb. She has been awarded Greek Track Star of the Year. She just accomplished running 26 miles in five minutes flat! Right behind her is Carol Bruns. She is being carried off the track on a stretcher. It looks like she couldn't keep up with Rita this time. Several girls couldn't be with us tonight. Kathy Davis, and Karen Kaylor had to attend their chil- dren's college graduation. Penny Royce is in court. She is suing Playtex company for lack of sup- port. Refreshments are being served by Mr. Miller Man, Mike Rogers and Sheila Provines. Sheila has invented her own cake mold known as the Davey O. After Pam Stout and her Mother decide upon the opening songs, Congressman Henry Able will read the invocation. Happy Are Those Who?? The Class Of 1978. Father Robert Becker - speaker Baccalaureate Sunday Evening May Twenty-First Seven-Thirty O’clock High School Gymnasium Jim Lee - usher COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 1LLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1978- 7:30 P.M. Processional ............1 'Fanfare and Processional llliopolis Band Invocation .....................Father Robert Becker llliopolis Church of the Visitation Salutatory Address....................Sheila Provines 1 'Tomorrow'' from Musical ' 'Annie'' .Julie Havener Do You Know Where You're Going'' . .High School Mixed Chorus 1 May Never Pass This Way Again'' .. .High School Mixed Chorus Special Awards ....................Mr. Michael Francis Principal Presentation of Class of 1978 .. .Mr. Dean Rademaker Superintendent of llliopolis Schools Presentation of Diplomas ...........Mr. Richard Ervin President of Board of Education ...................................Mr. Les Blakeman Secretary of Board of Education Benediction ......................Father Robert Becker Recessional ..............' 'Fanfare and Recessional llliopolis Band Class Of 78 Colors Dark Blue, Silver Flower Carnations, Baby Breaths Motto “Happy Are Those Who Dream Dreams And Are Willing To Pay The Price For Them To Come True.” 72 1, Lori Bayley, will Rick Lamb the ability to show up for P.E. on time or else have a better excuse. 1, Lori Bayley, will the junior class to have fun like I did at Mac's in Florida. 1, Lori Bayley, will MS. Forster another interrupter during 5th hour because she enjoyed me so much and her own advice column. I, Donna Bartels, will Marie Richards the ability to stay in school for a week. We, Donna Bartels, Sandy Wilson, Tammy Rohrig, will Mrs. Hurley the ability not to blame the seniors for every- thing that happens. We, the senior girls, give the ability for the freshmen class of 1 '81 to be as smart as we were. 1, Penny Young, will Mr. Orr another student helper who will put up with his obnoxious remarks for two years. I ’, Penny Young, will to my sister Peggy the ability to keep the car wrecks in the family like 1 did. 1, Penny Young, will Brenda Mendenhall something she needs desperately bad except 1 don't have any to spare. We Penny Young and Julie Havener will Brenda Mendenhall and Paula Meister the ability to have a sensuous, su- prising, super, stimulating, studious senior year without us. 1, Julie Havener, will Sandra McMahon my wardrobe, since she has worn over half of it anyway! We, Janet Leonard and Annette Bilbrey will Brenda Mendenhall a new book of tricks, since the ones she and Dave use are probably getting old. 1, Greg Drabing will Mr. Orr one of my custon deluxe shifting knobs in order he will never miss a gear. 1 Greg Drabing will Danny Gordy a smoke alarm, aqua filters, and a ashtray. I, Charles Leeper will Rick Lamb all of my basketball ability because he can use all the help he can get. 1, Bill Bliler will Dave Blakeman nothing seeing how he gets everything from his parents. 1, Rita Lamb will Sam Rogers someone else to '.vrite love notes to. We, the senior girls, will Tia Lyon and Teresa Blakeman something to smile about. We, Pam Stout and Tina Rogers will Mrs. Bliler two more girls who smile as much as we did. We, the senior MEN of chorus will the little boys that are left the ability to sing something besides soprano. 1, Henry Able will Mr. Smalling plenty of crackers to sop up any soup that might happen to seep out of his bowl. We, some senior guys, will the juniors the ability not to cry if their float doesn't win next year. We, the senior class, will Rick Lamb a set of class rings, just in case. 1, Jill Arnold, will Mr. Orr the ability to make it without Penny Young next year. (You'll soon get over the loss.) 1, the Black Russian, will Bruce Hallam my expertise in pig cutting and oyster eating. We, the senior girls of 6th hour P.E., will Mrs. Ross more angels like us who never complain about anything. 1, Janet Leonard will Dave Blakeman a book named 1001 different illnesses that will give him an excuse for being late to first hour. We, some senior girls, will the juniors the ability to build their own float next year. 1, Janet Leonard, will Mr. Orr a whole case of peppermint patty mints. 1, Jill Arnold will Mr. Smalling Bill Bliler's black book for the next time he goes down to Florida. We, the seniors of third hour History class, will Miss Forster a new History book, since we never opened the old ones. ,, We, the senior class, will the junior class the ability to be nice since it doesn't come naturally. We, the senior class, will the Bomber who calls in the bomb threats enough dynamite. We, some senior guys, will the junior girls someone else to gripe at next year. 1, Mark Adkins, will Dave Blakeman someone else to follow around after Rick leaves. I, Mark Adkins, will ' 'Slim'' Drabing a train ticket to Bloomington so he can be as close to Normal as possible. l’ Mark Adkins, will my brother someone else to ride around with when ' 'Motorhead'' Gidel leaves. We, some senior guys, will the junior girls nothing since they think they have it all. We, Mark Adkins and Bill Dowers, will John Ciotti some tennis lessons which he so desperately needs. I, Mark Adkins, will Greg Greishiem the ability to walk down the hall without bumping into the wall. I, Ron West will Vanda two more years of high school. 1, Tim Rogers, will the school the ability to make it through the next five years. 1, Tim Rogers, will Terry Kilhoffer the ability to protect his perfect face from Marv. 1, Mary Smith will Mrs. Ross my younger sister to pick on. I, Sandy Wilson will Dawn Neely, Diana Wilson, and Cindy Wilson the ability to have as much fun their senior year as I did. 1, Bob Burris, will Sam Rogers a ten week course at Nautilus in hopes he will lose his baby fat. We, the seniors of 2nd hour Geography will Tom Ertl a neck. I, Toby Burke will Paula Meister a broadbrimmed hat so her tongue doesn't get sunburned. We, the senior football players will coach Smalling the punchlines he left out of his jokes. 1, Marty Bradham will Dave Blakeman a screen to put over his window to keep the syrup off his bed. Janet Leonard - Stengel scholarship Rita Lamb - Valedictorian, D.A.R., girls state, Merid- ian conference candidate Senior Honors Bill Bliler - Boys state Sheila Provines - Salutatorian Mark Adkins - N.H.S. Scholarship win- ner Henry Abel - John Phillip Sousa award 74 76 ORIENTAL GIFT IMPORTS COMPLIMENTS of ILLIOPOLIS GRAIN COMPANY ORIENTAL GIFT IMPORTS Kyung Nak Choi White Oaks Mall 2501 W. Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 Tel (247) 546-8817 Illiopolis, Illinois m HENRY’S MEN AND BOY’S WEAR ROGERS’ ANTIQUES 423-0132 1021 N. Water Street In The Apparel Center Decatur, Uptown Illiopolis Sj y i L CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1978 THE FARMERS STATE BANK OF ILLIOPOLIS ROY’S RED DOG INN Live Entertainment Open 10AM to 1AM Mt. Auburn And Mechanicsburg Blacktops Phone: 486-9408 PHONE: 486-2721 78 CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 78 from DEKALB AG RESEARCH Compliments of Research and Distribution to the world's Poultry Industry from Illiopolis, Illinois JOHNSON’S WASH AND DRY Illiopolis, Illinois o;e' Km1 © Compliments of ARENDS TRACTOR COMPANY DAWSON AND WIKOFF Funeral Directors Illiopolis, Illinois John Deere Ag And Consumer Porducts Nothing Runs Like A Deer 79 ROESE BOWL BOB WADDELL CHEVROLET Illiopolis, Illinois World's Wildest Trader Compliments of BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF 78 ILLIOPOLIS MOTEL ILLIOPOLIS CAMPER Illiopolis, Illinois SALES STOCKAMP’S RED FOX WADDELL STORE LUMBER COMPANY Complete Building Supplies Martin Senour Paints Illiopolis Phone: Illinois 486-3411 Bird Vinyl Siding Illiopolis, Illinois 80 CONGRATULATIONS To The Senior Class of ILLIOPOLIS INSURANCE AGENCY R. E. McDermott JOHNSON’S EISNER AGENCY AND VARIETY Route 36 Uliopolis BEN FRANKLIN Nationally Known Locally Owned TOM’S AUTO SUPPLY ILLIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS GYPSY GREENERY HOURS MON.-FRI. 8-S SAT. 8-12 PHONE: 486-3331 Phone: 486-5825 Illiopolis, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF SENTINEL PRINTING COMPLIMENTS OF ROSS DRY GOODS Illiopolis, Illinois FRANK BELL ILLIOPOLIS, IL. THE COUNTRY COMPANIES NIANTIC FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY BRUCE A. HUNTER Illiopolis, II. Phone: 486-6221 NIANTIC, ILLINOIS LIFE • HEALTH • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • HAIL COMMERCIAL • FARM OWNERS 82 Compliments Of FARM SERVICE Illiopolis, Illinois 62536 LARRY L. YOUNG 486-3801 CONSTRUCTION INC. KENNETH R. YOUNG 364-4292 Tri-Cor ESTATE'S RAYMON D. YOUNG 364-4990 364-4292 Dawson, 111. 83 COM OFI ATUL ATI ON 8 RICHLAND QRAOUATE8I EXCELLENT PROGRAMS IN: WELDINt BUSINESS CHILD CARE ACCOUNTING HUMANITIES ELECTRONICS COtUNICATIONS MATH AND SCIENCE AUTO MECHANICS SOCIAL SCIENCES LAW ENFORCEMENT SECRETARIAL SCIENCE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR OURS; LARRY HINTON C217) 42 4-7255 RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IBO N. WATER, DECATUR, ILL. 62525 COMMUNITY COLLEGE RC C a good place to feno . . a good place to g ou ALAN’S HAIR COMPANY 1204 WEST GRAND AVE. DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62522 TELEPHONE: 422-2670 ALAN STIVERS 84 ROYAL PATRONS MR. G MRS. DEAN RADEMAKER IRV SMITH, REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT ILLIOPOLIS HELPING HANDS 4-H CLUB 86 87 Our Final Recipe Combine Following Ingredients: One School Building Administration Faculty Desks Books Equipment Students Two Semesters Result: 1977-78 In Revue Acknowledgements We would like to thank Mr. Francis for his help with photography, Mr. Straub, Mark Adkins for art work, Miss Slater for being our adviser, and all our sponsors for making another Pirate Log possible.