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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1979 volume:

Who took my sucker? Lights, Camera, Action -Table Of Contents- (People) - Cast ..................5 (Sports)-Take ‘1’ 25 (Activities)-Production .........41 I'm so lonesome for T.K.! ! ! ! (Sponsors)-Advertisements . . 79 Dedication Mrs. Freeman moved to Lou- isiana in December. She was a teacher, coach, sponsor, and a true friend. We went to her for the right adjective with the giv- en noun, the correct stride to run the relay, the proper know-how to set the volleyball in the air, and for lots of friendly advice. Mrs. Freeman was there when we needed her warmth and kindness. We will always remember her for these attributes. 3 4 Producers (Administration) Superintendent Dean Rademaker Principal Michael Francis Bookkeeper Carolyn Lamb Secretary Brenda Hilleson Guidance Counselor Rod Williamson School Board President Richard Ervin I Board Members: Front Row- Robert Proctor, Richard Graves, Nancy Dale. Back Row- Dean Rademaker, LesBlakeman, Corwin Leeper, Steve Rives. 6 Mark Camfield Carol Woodrum Pat Slater Connie Forster I 1 1 • 1 o p 0 1 1 s Dave Orr Mary Ross Aileen Hurley High School D 1 r e c t o r s Jerry Smalling Jack Handy Byeta Mulvany 7 Shirley Alford Bill Trine Marilyn Bliler Linda Kohlhaas Stage Crew (Handy Helpers) S. Provines and I. Wilcut Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Mr. Lee Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. McDonald Bus Drivers: C. Ferris, D. Rogers, B. Johnson, M. Showalter Crossing Guard: D. Welch 8 As freshman we triumphed, We conquered our cause. As Sophomores......fantasitc, We had no flaws. Sensational Seniors The Juniors? No problem The best without a doubt. But Seniors. What a FLOP, We're glad we're out! ! Who says your Senior year is always the best? Stumped with decisions, we strug- gled to find our goals in life. — Not to mention the goal of making it to Florida. But we did it! ! ! ... despite our finan- cial set backs such as no workers, no food and no chilli to serve. Don't let all of this fool you. It was a ' 'wild'n crazy'' year! We had quite a string of fine ath- letes. And turned out a good season. Can you believe we made it? , SENIORS! Front Row-Mrs. Hurley, Miss Forster - Sponsors: Back Row-L. to R. - J. Hohenstein; Treas. - T. Lyon; Sec. Sponsor - Mr. Orr; C. Wilson; Vice-Pres. - B. Mendenall, Pres. Jeffrey Dave Adkins-Basketball Ethan Basler-Transfer from Mary Beck I; Baseball I-IV; NHS 111-IV; . Glenwood - Hockey 1-111 Student Council 111; Home- coming King IV 9 10 Dave Blakeman-Basketball I- 111; Football 1-lVj All Confer- ence Football IV; Baseball IV; Student Helper Ted Bloxam-Football I Margaret Burdzilauskas-Track 11-IV; Softball II-IV; GAA I- III; Class Play II-1II; Yearbook 1,11; FHA I-IV; Band I; Chorus I-IV; Student Helper I-III Mark Crain -FFA Marsha Crist - FHA I; Chrous 1 Rob David-Basketball 1,11; Football I-1V; Track I-II1; FFA 1—111; Chorus I, IV: Homecoming Court IV; Foot- ball Co-Capt. IV Carol Drabing-Track I-III Susan Dunn-NHS II, 111 (V- Pres.); GAA I; Student Council IV (V-Pres.IV); Class Play III; Yearbook 1; FHA I-IV (V- Pres. IV); Band I-IV; Chorus I-IV; Homecoming Court IV; Who's Who Among American H.S. Students 111 Doug Ford-Basketball 1-II1; Football I-IV; Track 1,11; NHS 111,IV; Student Council 111,IV (V-Pres. Ill); Homecoming Court IV; Who's Who Among American H.S. Students IV Tammy Ford-Volleyball II: G.A.A. I,II; F.H.A. I—111; Band I, II; Homecoming Court IV; F.F.A. Sweetheart II; Stu- dent Aide II, IV Duane German-Basketball I,II; Football I-IV; Track I,II; FFA 1,11; Varsity Club II-IV Bruce Hallam- Basketball IV; Football I; Track I, II; FFA 1, 11; Student Council IV (Pres. IV); Class Officer 1,11 (Pres. II, Sec. I); Homecoming Court IV Mary Ellen Gass Cheerleading 1,11; G.A.A. I, II ; F.H. A. I; Softball I; Cho- rus 1 Rob Hancock Jeff Havener Barbara Hohenstein-NHS 111, IV (Pres. IV); GAA 1: Student Council II,IV; Class Play I,III; Yearbook I; FHA I-1V (Pres. IV); Class Officer 1,11 (Pres- . )(Treas. 11); Band 1-IV; Chorus I-IV; DAR IV; Home- coming Court IV; Girl's State III; Who's Who Among Ameri- can H.S. Students III (V-Pres. Ill); Class Officer I - 11 (V-Pres. 1, Sec. II); Chorus 1; Who's Who Among American H.S. Students 111; Drama Club Julie S. Hohenstein-FHA I-111: Class Officer 111,IV (Treas.); Chorus III,IV; FBLA IV: Office Aid 11,111 Charles Karrick Rick Lamb-Bas- ketball 1-1V; Football I-IV; Track I-111; Baseball 1-111; All State Basket- ball; Tribune Daily New; All Area-Sopho- more , Jr., Sr. ; Basketball A.P.; All Conference- Soph. Punter; - Jr.C-Sr. Quarter- back Jim Lee-Basket- ball I; NHS II- IV; Class Play II; Class Officer III (V-Pres.); Band 1-IV; SAR IV; Boy's State IV; Pilot IV; Who's Who Among American H.S. Students III, IV Joan Kapper-Softball I-IV (All Star 1): NHS II-IV (Sec. IV); Student Council IV; Class Play III; Yearbook 1: FHA 1-IV. Jerry Lyon-Basketball 1; Foot- ball I-III, Homecoming Court IV; Student Aid IV; Co-op IV Tia Lu Lyon- Cheerleader 1,11; Volleyball 11-1V (Capt. IV); Track 111; Softball 1-IV (All Star III); NHS 11-1V; CAA I-III (Historian Hi); FHA I-111; (Sec. II); Band I,II; Chorus I, II; Homecoming Court IV; Office Help III; Who's Who Among American H.S. Stu- dents; Class Officer 111 (Pres.); (V-Pres. II) (Sec. IV) (Treas. Mary Me Dermott-NHS 11, III (Sec. Ill, Treas. IV); CAA I,II; Class Play I; Yearbook I; FHA II, 111 (Pres. Ill); Student Aid I,IV Rob Mclver Rob McLaughlin-Track I,IV; FFA 1,11 Paula Meister-Cheerleader IV; Volleyball II-IV; Track 1-IV; Softball I-IV; Class Play 11; FHA 1,11; Chorus I; Teacher's Aid II Brenda Menden- hall - Volleyba 11 I - IV; Track 1- IV; NHS 111,1V; CAA 1,11 (Histo- rian II); Class Play 11,111: Class Officer IV (Pres.) Band I; Chorus I-IV; Homecoming Queen IV; Teacher's Aid IV; Who's Who Among American H.S. Students III,IV Dawn Neeley-Volleyball I-IV; Sam Provines Track 1,111; Softball I-IV; CAA 1-IV; FHA I Christy Jean Reilly-Track I, III: Softball I-IV; Class Play I; FHA I-111; Class Officer III (Sec.); Band 1—III; Chorus I- IV; Homecoming Court IV; Softball Star III . v-i - 13 Diana Wilson-Volleyball 1-111; Track 1,11; GAA I-Ill Irvin Seay-Teacher's Aid IV Judy Willis Cindy Wilson-News Correspon dent Basketball 1-1V; Volley- ball 1 - IV; Track I-IV; NHS 11-IV; CAA 1-111; Student Council IV; Class Play II, 111; Class Officer (V-Pres.); Stu- dent Helper 11,111; Vocational IV; Who's Who Among Ameri- can H.S. Students 11,111 Jazzy Juniors L. to R. - Sponsors - M. Camfield, B. Mulvany: Sec. - J. Royce: Treas. - S. Burke: Sponsor - R. Williamson: Vice-Pres. - T. Leeper: Pres. - P. Young Libby Baxter Dayton Dudas Kim Ervin John Finch Cheryl Gass Ken Hildreth Patti Beach Terry Kilhoffer 15 Rusty Koonce Brenda Lyon Vanda McMahan David Perkinson As juniors, the class of 180 has worked hard and has had fun being upperclassmen. After several set- backs , we finally finished our float for Homecoming and won second place with our Internation- al tractor. Our great class was re- presented on all varsity teams and played an important role in gain- ing victories. On the volleyball team, we had four juniors who were starting varsity players. Three of our classmates started on the varsity basketball team and several juniors were proven assets to the varsity football squad. To earn money for Florida, we sold over-priced and sometimes stale candy, gum, and Pirate cushions at all the home games. We were the first class to hold our prom and dinner at the Forum Thirty in Springfield. Because we've had an outstanding year as juniors, we're sure to do even better as seniors. Tim Pettyjohn Perry Prior Dave Rogers Dan Miller Rick Monical Sam Rogers 16 Janie Royce Mickie Smalling t Brad Stewart Kevin Wamick Dan Strum Jim Wilcut 17 Debbie Witts Peggy Young Sly Sophomores Front row - Sponsors - Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Smalling Back row - Treas. - Terri Danaha, Sec. - Tami Betzer, V. Pres. - Lisa Hemp, Pres. - Sheryl Moore The class of 81 is on their way to the top. We've achieved most of our goals in various activities. Our float won first place. We have watched our classmates participate in every sport, some have even started on varsity. We also have four Sophomore girls on the cheerleading squad. We have all had a great year, thanks to the support and great advice of our sponsors-Mrs. Freeman and Coach Smalling. We were all disappointed when Mrs. Freeman had to leave. She was replaced by our new sponsor, Mrs. Woodrum. I'm sure no one in our class will forget the memories of this year. Thanks 1HS! Jim Ciotti Terri Danaha John Dobrinsky Devin Dudas Roger Embry Tom Ertl Helen German Danny Gordy Greg Griesheim 18 Have a pepsi Dave ... Penny McLaughlin Verna McMahan Richard Mendenhall Sherryl Moore Marty Mourning 19 Raymond Richards Todd Richards Lisa Rueck Kay Seay Dianne Stewart Look out, it's a U.F.O. Winner of the body builders. Ahh, Poor baby Let's play peek-a-boo. 20 Feisty Freshman Class Officers: Seated- Sponsors Mary Ross and Pat Slater. Standing Donna Peters, Donna Rohrig, Robin Bloxam, and Andy Miller. The doors of IHS had to open wide for the freshman class of 1979. Although we were not big with floats, we are great with students; 52 to be exact. We have var- ious members participating in all organizations and events offered. For our money making project we sold candles. The project turned out to be a great success for our first endeavor; we can proudly say it has been a great year! The class officers were president Donna, vice presi- dent Donna, secretary Rob- in, and treasurer Andy. Julie Allen John Casey Norman Arnold Robin Bloxam Harry Bullock Jack Campbell Karen Carey Rob Craig Jamie Doty Lori Drabing Tim Ford 21 Jay Graham Lisa Hildebrand Neal Hartry Abby Havener Steve Hofferkamp Tina Hohenstein Jim Hancock Marilyn Hildreth Theresa Hawkins Daniel Henebry Brad Hopkins Dana Karrick Pat Kilhoffer Joe LeBeane Andy Miller Dusty Monical Susan Moore Donna Peters Mark Proctor Annette Richards Sonya Roberts Carla Rogers George Rogers Donna Rohrig Lori Royce Tom Saulsberry 22 Kim Skeels Carol Smith Kim Wendler Rick West Barbara Wicker Rob Williams Dennis Willis Nanette Wilson Lu Wurl 23 Friends What Is Friendship? It is feeling completely natural with another, Shedding all pretense and all shame, just being yourself. It is sharing with another both big and little things. Joy and Sorrows, Laughter and Tears. Author Unknown 24 Football Follies The pirates kicked off their sea- son with a great start this year. Everyone's spirits soared; we were ready for action after last season's disappointment over the state - finals. As we battled our way to the top, we had some pretty tough competition. We lost a decisive game to Assumption as the last hope of a Meridian Conference championship diminished before our eyes. We ended our confer- ence season with a 5-2 record, and our over-all record was 6-3 Co-Captains Doug Ford, Rick Lamb, and Rob Davis Coaches Jerry Samlling and Dave McCarthy What did you say coach? 1 caught it! 26 From L to R: Top Row: R. Hancock, M. Doty, D. Gordy, D. Strum, R. Lamb, D. Pickel, D. Ford, G. Hawkins, R. Embrey, D. Drabing, Third Row: Mr. McCarthy, R. Davis, J. Finch, T. Kilhoffer, R. Davis, R. Monical, R. Lamb, D. Blakeman, D. German, R. Proctor, j. Ciotti, Second Row: A. Miller, J. Graham, D. Wamick, G. Gresheim, J. Hancock, M. Mourning, J. Campbell, B. McDermott, M. Proctor, S. Carey, S. Whiteside, J. Do- brinsky, First Row: J. Casey, K. Koonce, T. Saulsbury, H. Bullock, T. Ford, R. Craig, B. McLaughlin, J. Haw- kins, R. West, B. Headrick. 27 Hand check! ! Our Pirate Cheerleaders. Our loyal Band! Senior Concessions! Pile - up! Pirate Crush I can't look! 28 Rob Davis- F.B. Doug Ford- H.B, Dave Blakeman- T.E. Rob Hancock- O.T. Rick Lamb- Q.B. Duane German- O.T 29 Front Row From L to R-T. Lyon, L. Markwell. Second Row-L. Wurl, K. Skeels, L. Drabing. Third Row-D. Bruns, P. Reilly, P. Young, L. Rueck. Fourth Row-L. Beck, P. McLaughlin, B. Lyon, N. Johnson, P. Meister. Fifth Row-Mrs. Freeman-Coach, T. Blakeman, J. Leonard, B. Mendenhall, D. Neeley, T. Dan- aha, S. Moore, C. Wilson-Manager Seniors - Above: L to R: P. Meister, D. Neeley, B. Menden- hall. Left: T. Lyon Right: C. Wilson 30 Volleyball Chorus Line Coach Janet Freeman Wild and Crazy! The 1978 varsity volley- ball season record was 10-4, but the team was really bet- ter than the record proved. We had many close games such as Riverton, Tri-City and Stonington. The Jr. varsity also had a good year with a record of 12-2. We all want to give a special thanks to Mis. Freeman for such long hours and great devotion. We've got confidence? 31 Supporting Actresses L. to R. - Varsity Captain: Nancee John- son, Sponsor: Mary Ross, J.V. Captain: Lori Royce 32 compliments of THE GENE MASON FAMILY Basketball: Center Stage Varsity L. toR.: B. Hallam, J. Finch, R. Lamb, D. Ford, D. Gordy, D. Strum, R. Lamb, D. Pickel, T. Rich- ards, G. Hawkins, R. Proctor, T. Kilhoffer, D. Drabing, Coach Dave Orr. Bottom Row, L. to R., J.V.: T. Saulsberry, J. Hancock, S. Hofferkamp, J. Campbell, M. Proctor, B. McDermott, J. LeBeane. Top Row: D. Henebry, J. Stout, R. Proctor, G. Hawkins, D. Pickel, D.-Gordy, T. Richards, T. Leeper, Coach Jack Handy The 1978-79 basketball squad was the most successful since the 1972 squad. The team's overall record was 18 wins and 9 losses. Some of the highlights of the season were a third place finish in the Sangamon County tournament and a second place finish in the regional touma - ment. The thrill of a victory over Blue Mound gave us a first place finish in the Meridian Conference tournament (the first since 1953)! Individual honors were gathered by Rick Lamb throughout the year and in the tournaments. The following boys remained on the squad for the entire year. They included seniors Rick Lamb and Bruce Hallam; juniors John Finch, Dan Strum, Terry Kilhoffer, and Tom Leeper; sophomores Rock Lamb, Todd Richards, Rob Proctor, Guy Hawkins, and Dan Gordy. Compliments Of LOVEALL DISPOSAL Senior Bruce Hallam 1978-79 Basketball Schedule TEAM WE THEY Findlay 72 58 Tower Hill 77 63 Athens 62 65 Assumption 61 65 Bethany 58 63 Hartsburg 74 64 Macon 71 56 Niantic 70 54 Maroa 46 45 Pleasant Plains 62 54 Rochester 59 76 Pawnee 72 60 Blue Mound 70 89 Stonington 64 52 Riverton 67 76 Stonington 63 58 Blue Mound 73 65 Assumption 62 58 Mt. Auburn 64 68 Buffalo 79 62 Edinburg 77 48 Rochester 59 79 Lovington 73 62 Moweaqua 73 67 Coaches D. Orr and J. Handy 3S Aetion: Center Stage 36 Box Office Hit! L. to R. First Row - R. Lamb, J. Campbell, R. Proctor Second Row - R. Lamb, R. Davis, D. Drabing, B. Headrick Third Row - B. McDermott, J. Adkins, T. Saulsberry, A. Miller. Fourth Row - Coach Orr Coach Dave Orr Despite a flooded baseball diamond, our boys continued practices and prayed for the sun to dry out the field. As the season progressed the rain continued causing many cancellations. Maybe next year we will have a dry spell and a great baseball season. Compliments Of R.AUPP S SHOES 37 Showstopping Striders First row, LtoR: L. Lybarger, R. Bloxam, B. Wicker, V. Martin, D. Monical. Second row, L to R: Managers. Moore, A. Havener, D. Peters, K. Skeels, P. McLaughlin, Third row, LtoR: Co-captain T. Blakeman, L. Rueck, T. Danaha, J. Leonard, Coach C. Woodrum. Last row, L to R: C. Wilson, S. Burke, D. Bruns, N. Johnson, And co-captain P. Reilly. Record Breaking Team Front, L.-R.: R. Wil- liams, S. Whiteside, J. Hawkins. Second row, L. -R. : S. Rogers, B. McLaughlin, D. Drabing Third row, L-R.: J. Finch, Coach J. Handy. This year the 1979 boys track team was formed by a few determined ath- letes and Mr. Jack Handy, their faithful coach. Practices were scheduled around many obstacles including the horrible weather. Despite these hardships our boys gave it their all! Compliments Of WEST SIDE AUTO SUPPLY 39 40 Fall Premiere 1978-79 42 Float Fantasia SOPHOMORE - FIRST JUNIOR - SECOND 43 44 Barbara Hohenstein Rick Lamb 1978 Tammy Ford Bruce Ha 11am Christy Reilly Rob Davis Court Susan Dunn Doug Ford 5 Stunt Girls (G.A.A.) Bottom Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Ross, D. Ballinger, L. Daubs, P. Young, K. Ervin Second Row: D. Peters, L. Royce, K. Skeels, L. Drabing, N. Wilson, L. Beck, S. Burke, D. Bruns, J. Allen Tird Row: P. McLaughlin, T. Betzer, N. Johnson, J. Leonard, S. Moore, T. Danaha, D. Stewart, K. Seay, A. Purcell Top Row: T. Hawkins, S. Drees, L. Wurl, L. Markwell, B. Lyon, P. Reilly, J. Royce, L. Lybarger Bottom Row, Left to Right: Points Chairman - P. Young, Vice President - B. Lyon, Historian - K. Ervin Standing: Treasurer - L. Daubs, President - J. Royce, Sponsor - Mrs. Ross Sleeping Beauty ... Oh, No! She's dead! Compliments Of ROYCE SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 47 In March Great Skate was the scene of a skating party sponsored by Student Council. Promoters (Student Council) Bottom Row, Left to Right: B. Hallam, S. Dunn, D. Drabing, N. Johnson, L. Drabing, D. Henebry Second Row: B. Ho- henstein, J. Kapper, P. Reil- ly, T. Betzer, L. Beck, Mrs. Mulvany Top Row: T. Leeper, D. Ford, D. Gordy, S. Hoffer- kamp In April a new ping-pong table was purchased by Student Council; it proved to be a very popular noon pasttime. OFFICERS- S. Dunn (V.P.), B. Hallam (Pres.), Mrs. Mulvaney (sponsor), L. Beck (Sec.), B. Ho- henstein, and D. Ford (Treas.). Compliments Of WURL HARDWARE In October a dance given by Student Council was the high- light of the Homecoming weekend. NHS National Honor Society is composed of 21 mem- bers under the guidance of Miss Forster. Projects this year have included our 'White Christmas' for the poor and collecting for mental health. We also developed a new method for selecting and rating current members. Formal initiation of new members was held at the Illiopolis Public Library with a reception follow- ing the ceremony. Bottom Row, Left to Right: J. Adkins, B. Hohenstein, Miss Forster, S. Dunn, J. Lee, D. Ford. Second Row: M. McDermott, T. Lyon, V. McMahan, L. Daubs, D. Ballinger, S. Burke, P. Reilly. Third Row: R. Koonce, B. Mendenhall, M. Smalling, S. Provines, J. Kapper. Top Row: D. Miller, T. Leeper, K. Ervin, P. Young. Compliments Of BUCK S BARBER SHOP 49 Playwright (Yearbook Staff) Bottom Row, Left to Right: R. Davis, D. Monical, P. Young, K. Ervin, Miss Slater, V. McMahan Second Row: M. Smalling, L. Daubs, B. Lyon, L. Drabing, S. Burke, L. Beck Top Row: T. Hohenstein, L. Wurl, L. Royce, D. Peters, T. Danaha, L. Lybarger 50 1979-80 Assit. Editor - Lori Drabing, President of llliopolis Board of Education - Richard H. Ervin, Editor-in-Chief - Kimberly Ervin. Our small yearbook staff has completed another successful year despite a few delays in meeting deadlines. We sold enough ads this past fall to en- able us to freeze the price of the yearbooks. Our theme is somewhat different from previous years; terms relating to plays and movies weave the sec- tions of our book together. Our production proves we are all in this together as it reflects our work, play, and emotions - signs of the times in our lives. Compliments Of The W E DG E 51 Special Effects (Band Chorus) Bottomi Row, Left to Right: D. Miller, R. Koonce, J. Lee, D. Hawkins, B. Ealey, M. Proctor Middle Row: R. Richards, S. Dunn, D. Karrick, J. Hawkins, T. Ford, D. Henebry Top Row: Mrs. Bliler, A. Havener, J. Murphy, S. Dunn, B. Hohenstein, D. Bruns, L. Wurl, D. Peters, R. Snyder Bottom Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Bliler, V. Martin, M. Burdzilauskas, J. Hohenstein, P. Reilly, S. Dunn, C. ,.f,ykP;,Y,0ung’ K- Ervdn Second Row: D- Karrick, D. Bruns, T. Ford, D. Henebry, T. Ertl, D. Monical, L. Wurl, B. Hohenstein, R. Snyder Third Row: A. Havener, K. Skeels, B. Mendenhall, G. Greishiem, J. Waddell, R. Koonce, M. Proctor, D. Stewart, D. Peters, T. Danaha, P. Bell Top Row: P. McLaughlin, B. Mendenhall, R. Proctor, J. Stout, D. Henebry, J. Hawkins, T. Leeper, R. Davis, S. Burke, S. Moore, T. Hohenstein, L. Kemp 52 Compliments Of ROGERS ANTIQUES 53 Costume Design (FHA) Bottom Row, Left to Right: B. Hohenstein, S. Dunn, P. Young, K. Ervin Second Row: J. Kapper, M. Burdzilaus- kas, L. Drabing, T. Betzer, L. Beck, S. Burke, J. Allen Third Row: P. McLaughlin, D. Ballinger, N. Johnson, J. Leonard, L. Hemp, T. Danaha, D. Stewart, K. Seay Top Row: T. Hawkins, L. Lybarger, L. Hildebrant, K. Carey, B. Wicker, S. Moore, B. Snyder, Mis. Hurley F.H.A. Beau-Jim Lee Sitting-Left to Right: S. Dunn, V. President; B. Hohenstein, Presi- dent; J. Kapper, Publicity Chairperson; Mrs. R.A. Hurley, Sponsor. Standing-Left to Right: D. Stewart, Treasurer; P. McLaughlin, Secre- tary; T. Danaha, Points Chairperson; L. Hemp, Reporter; B. Snyder, Recreation Leader. Sponsor-Mrs. R.A. Hurley Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS VETERINARIAN CLINIC 55 Prom 1979 Tia Lyon Jerry Lyon Sandra McMahon Doug Ford This year, for a change, prom was held on the twenty ninth floor of the Forum Thirty Hotel in Springfield. A buffet dinner with a delicious menu preceded the dance. Music was pro- vided by Bob Murray of the radio sta- tion WCVS. Included was the reading of the senior class wills and the prophecy. The class of '80 hosted Prom '79 and worked very hard to insure its success. Trudy Ireland Duane German Teresa Blakeman Rick Lamb Julie Hohenstein Rob Davis Paula Meister Marsha Crist Brenda Mendenhall Butch Patterson Bob Roese Doug Ford 56 When The Stars Come Out Brenda Lyon John Finch LuBeck Rusty Davis Susan Burke Jeff Thomas Lori Daubs Marty Bradham The Junior Class Of Illiopolis High School Presents “Always And Forever” ★ Music By ★ Bob Murray Vista South Room Forum 30 Hotel Margaret Burdzilauskas Jeff Havener Dorothy Ballinger Greg DePoister Tom Leeper Janie Royce Greg Markwell 59 Special Events This year Illiopolis welcomed the celebrated children's au- thor, Gail Rock whose books were the basis for several tele- vision holiday specials. A reception entitled ' 'This is your Life'' was given for Virginia Havener honoring her for her many years of faithful service as kindergarden teacher. We will all miss her greatly in Illiopolis elemen- tary. Mrs. Hurley's Family Planning class organized a mock wedding featuring Marsha Crist as bride and Tia Lyon as maid of honor. The annual 4th grade Frog Jumping Contest 61 X-Rated (Senior Class Trip) compliments of SOUTH SHORES NATIONAL BANK i illiill v J Wouldn't you like to take the Nestea Plunge? What will they think of our Coppertone tan? My brain hurts! I'm ready! Planning a party? 64 Compliments Of MAXINE’S BEAUTY SALON Senior Class Prophecy 1979 It is now 1989, the graduating class of 1979 is now boarding the Love Boat for a cruise to Fantasy Island where they are holding their ten year class reunion. On the deck welcoming the guests aboard are Diana Wilson and Dawn Neeley. They were chosen for this job because they are open and friendly with anyone. Now arriving is Margaret Burdzilauskas being escorted by her latest busboy lover. They are planning to open a Holiday Inn on Fantasy .Inland. Julie Hohenstein is crawling on her knees begging Margaret to let her open up a second-hand clothing store in her new Holiday Inn. Julie's business will make a 100% profit because she picked up all the clothes along the way. Rob Davis, famous trampoline manufacturer, is tagging along after Julie as usual. Already on the deck, Tia Lyon is trying to catch all the rays! We heard she had an offer to do a commercial for Sizzlean. Jerry Lyon, Tia's husband, is the owner of Sizzlean Pork Packing Company because he has always been known to make a pig of himself. In Jerry's spare time he is a professional hog-caller since it is his native tongue, (oink,oink). Now we see Mrs. Mary Ellen Gass and Mrs. Tammy Ford, they are both content housewives since they got who they wanted. Entering are Mark Crain and Carol Draoing currently park rangers at the Head East National Park of Columbia. V f. £ I Tonight's entertainment includes two impersonation acts, Tina Muir, the famous Male impersonator and Rob McLaughlin, who is still trying to make it with his Elvis act. Rick Lamb is captain of the Love Boat and also is into entertaining. He performs ' 'magic'' tricks during the half times of basketball games. Man overboard ! ! ! Dave Blakeman, currently preaching die gospel of Mohamed Amed Rick, has just jumped overboard. Why did he do it? Because Captain Rick ordered him to ... We are now approaching Fantasy Island. We can see Brenda Mendenhall welcoming the guests. She is wearing only her native tan, since she doesn't have anything to hide. Standing by is Jeff Havener with his ambulance, alias his old high school van. He is waiting to see if Cindy Wilson can make it off the boat without breaking the other leg. . Joan Kapper has finally arrived and has been playing in the National Woman's Softball tournament. Joan was late because Jim Lee couldn't get his plane off the ground. Duane German is having a party tonight at his Fantasy Island Bowling Alley. Too bad he will not be able to attend because he has to set the pins. Susan Dunn is the party's ' 'hostess with the mostess''. Since Doug Ford has devel- oped ulcers from all his wine, women, and fast living, we thought he would settle down. But, there he goes running after the hostess with the mostess. Brenda Mendenhall is announcing the guests using Paula Meister as a P.A. Sys- tem. The first party guest is the Love Boat Boutique owner-Irvin Seay and his famous models - Judy Willis and Charles Karrick. Ethan Basler is entering, surrounded by beautiful women. He has become a physics professor and won the Nobel Piece Prize for discovering what makes the female sex tick. Sam Provines is also here with his dust mop in hand. Sam is the author of a new book called Sex and the Common Custodian. Mary Beck has become the official bubble maker on the Lawrence Welk Show. Even with the gas shortage, Rob Hancock has had a lot of gas lately — he accidently swallowed some of Mary's bubbles. Other famous guests include Mary McDermott who is a star-tak- ing over the role of Tracy Quartermain on General Hospital. It appears she has been type cast. Marsha Crist is now using Paula, the P.A. challenging anyone to a boxing match. It seems her high school exper- ience in beating up Bob's friends really helped. As our meal is being served Jeff Adkins stands to comment on the vegtable. Jeff works for a famous canning com- pany as the Jolly Green Giant and Christy Reilly is his little green sprout. Oh! there is someone screaming — Bruce Hallam has just run over class sponsor Connie Forster, and Mrs. Hurley is yelling ' 'now girls''. It seems Bruce wanted to join ' 'Hell's Angels'' but they said he didn't meet their heighth standards. Barb Hohenstein is now entering VERY LATE with Robert Redford, but she appears to have lost something — we thought she'd never lose it! Now it's time for the entertainment. Ted Bloxam is the lead singer with the Village Heads singing his hit remake of In The Navy '. And now for our final guest-Mr. Dave Orr is here on Fantasy Island to fulfill his fantasy of having this wonderful senior class in a 3 hour detention in a replica of the boys locker room. 65 Grand Finale (Graduation) BACCALAUREATE SERVICE ILLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL SlUDAY. MAY J9. I fit - 71 St P. M. PlOCtAUOUAl............ua I lUopola Band Invocation.............. .........Rev. Victox Gama UnUtd HUkodUt Chinch T • « Only Have Love ..................... xc da Hendenhalt BaccaUuAiatt AddxeAA..............Rev. viciox Gama aui Ve Tfce lomd .... ScKco Mixed Choma Climb Fv'Ay Moua ua .... KiyA School Mixed Choma UncdicUen'........................Rev. Vic-tox Gama Chox l vnpyue- mlmuh Bleating’ MiyA School Mixed Choma itttational............«id RuukmaF llliopolU Band COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ILLIOPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 2S, 1979 • 7.St F. M. r OCU iOH l................mfan{lAt 0 d PAffCCAAAMuU IlUopotu Band I avocado .......................Tathin KobtAt Beckex HlxopoLa Chinch o iAe PiAiXAtxan SaJbUatoAy Kdd ea.....................Maxy McDexnvtt Tl� « May Me Mexe .................Suaaa tV r. Sotout Vat edict 0 4 AddxeAA.........................Earbaxa MjAeMfexn •fack Day Ia A Nan Day ..........Ser.iox (UaI Imcmble •Vom’ll NeveA Ma A A oxe . . .MiyA ScAcoF Mixed CAcaua SptexAi Am Adi...................Mx. Uichatl rmis.ec Hla ccfial PacacaiAiOA 0{ f lAA of 1979. . . .Mx. Pea RddclAftke . Superintendent o{ llliopotU School Txuentation o D pia«A.............Mx. RieA xd fxvi Pneaident o Bcaxd o( Fduc tto« ...MX. La Blakeoan Sccxc axy Boaxd «I (ducat Benedilnon .....................FathcA Robert Becker 9tea ionot. ...............“f«i Me nd KtetascontU Itlropeli Band 66 Compliments Of GRAVES MOTOR COMPANY 67 68 Compliments Of NIANTIC OIL COMPANY 69 Awards Night Spring 1979 New acknowledgements of excellence were presented this year ' 'Honor Cord Awards''. Students receiving these awards were: 1st Row: S. Dunn - 4.47 grade point ave.; J. Lee - 4.70; B. Mendenhall - 4.44; C. Reilly - 4.38; M. Gass - 4.59; J. Kapper - 4.63. 2nd Row: B. Hohenstein - 4.97; M. McDermott 4.81; D. Neeley; 4.31; S. Provines - 4.03; C. Wilson - 4.73; J. Adkins - 4.34; D. Ford - 4.36; T. Lyon - 4.38. Jim Lee - Boys State, S.A.R., John Phillip Sousa award Cindy Wilson - Stengel scholarship 70 Compliments Of NIANTIC BANK Mary McDermott - Salutatorian Barb Hohenstein - Valedictorian, D.A.R., Girls state Compliments Of E.T. ALLEN 71 rzmm He’s Magic! As the crowd of 4, OCX) people rise in standing ovation of Rick Lamb's new scoring record for three game series in the Sangamon County Tournament, we recall his many outstanding achieve- ments: All Meridian Conference Basketball Team (1976-77), (77-78), (78-79) All Meridian Conference Football Team (1977-78), 2nd team (78-79) All Area Decatur Herald Team (1976-77), (77-78), (78-79) Chicago Tribune Class A All State Team (1977-78), (78-79) Decatur Herald Area Player of The Year (1978-79) All Sangamon County Tournament Team- 1st team (1978-79) State Scoring Leader -36.5 points per game (1978-79) Set the following records in the county - scoring for 1 game j scoring for 3 game series in the tournament His three year scoring total was 2,392 points. He ranked as the no. 2 all-time sin- gle season scorer in the Decatur Her- ald Area. Rick has probably won more honors than any other athlete in the history of Illiopolis High School. We applaud his accomplishments and wish him future success. L. to R. Coach Dave Oit, Rick Lamb, Assistant Coach Compliments Of ERVIN FARMS SENIOR CLASS WILLS 1979 We, some Senior Girls, will Penny McLaughlin a new pair of shoes or a nine weeks course of walking lessons. I, Brenda Mendenhall, will to my brother, Rick, a real motorcycle so when he walks down the hall he won't have to pretend. 1, Marsha Crist, will Debbie Witts and Teresa Blakeman the ability to sit in class without me. We, a couple of senior boys, will slim a celebrity spot on the 1 'Gong Show'1. 1, Doug Ford, will all new drivers the ability to keep their license through high school. 1, Mary McDermott, will Mickie Smalling die ability to come down to Earth and use a rearview mirror. I, Barbara Hohenstein, will Mr. Orr, Mr. Camfield, and Mr. Francis, a lifesize poster of Reggie Jackson to remind them of the qualities of a great man. I, Barbara Hohenstein, will my sister, Tina, all of my boyfriends. I, Barbara Hohenstein, will Tim Pettyjohn a neck brace to help hold up his ' 'Jewels''. We, Susan Dunn and Barbara Hohenstein, will Mrs. Mulvany a College Bound class with a vocabulary. We, some seniors, will every class in the future the ability to build a Senior float better than ours ... It won't take much! I, Margaret Burdzilauskas, will Dan Miller my great punctuallity. which was willed to me last year by Bill Bliler. I, Julie Hohenstein, will to Jana and Lisa anything that involves ''Cheap Trick'' knowing that it will keep them occupied for at least an hour. I, Julie Hohenstein, will to Lu Wurl the ability to keep people in suspence trying to guess who Max really is. I, Bruce Hallam, will Verna a new brother since I'll be going to the navy. We, Julie Hohenstein, Joan Kapper, Diana Wilson, and Judy Willis will to Mrs. Ross the use of her elementary games for the children in 6th hour P.E. I, Rob Hancock, will Ted Bloxam and Ethan Basler another room 604 so they can have some more good times. I, Ted Bloxam, will this school nothing since I got nothing out of it. We, R. Hancock and T. Bloxam, will Rick Lamb one bucket of water and whatever else he needs. We, M. Burdzilauskas and T. Muir will the Illipolis High another bomb threat with a real bomb to go with it. We, the seniors, will the juniors a picture of Florida since, after we go, they probably won't be able to. We, the seniors, will the High School some more faculty members as helpful and useful as Mr. Williamson. I, Cindy Wilson, will Da, De, and Marsh a lifetime supply of apples cause they love apples. I, B. Hallam, will Joe Hawkins a car instead of a lemon. I, B. Hallam will my sister, Sonya, the ability to grow four feet tall. 1, Paula Meister, will Dan Gordy a new pair of ears since he is always trying to hide his old ones. We, Julie Hohenstein and Christy Reilly, will to Patty the ability to keep the chorus going for at least another year without interuptions from Greg Greishiem. 1 Tina Muir, will Irvin Seay the ability to grow a mustache. I, Barbara Hohenstein, will Tina Hohenstein and Dusty Monical an interpretor so that others can understand their conversations. We, some seniors, will half of the freshmen girls new necks because the ones they have always seem to be terribly bruised. 1, Irvin Seay, will Mr. Camfield someone to help defend his side. We, Barbara Hohenstein and Susan Dunn, will Jim Ciotti a belt to hold up his pants. I, Tina Muir, will my brother, Jay, the ability to be on time 1st. hour. I, Dave Blakeman, will Donny Drabing a new pair of running shoes. I, Mary McDermott, will my brother, Bob, my faithful car hoping that it will survive another 60,000 miles and get him home on time a little better than it did me. I, Jim Lee, will anyone the ability to keep their locker locked for 7 years. I, Jim Lee, will Dana patience. I, Jim Lee, will Cyd the ability to become a Doctor and myself the ability not to get sick. 1, Christy Reilly, will Miss Forster good luck in everything she does since she didn't have much luck here. I, Christy Reilly, will Patty Reilly the ability to have the kind of fun that 1 had in Florida. I, Christy Reilly, will Terri Danaha a boyfriend of her own so she doesn't have to go out of her way to get someone elses. I, Doug Ford, will my brother, Tim, a new coat since he always lent his to Dana, and Dana a coat since she al- ways lost Tim's. I, Doug Ford, will Dana Karrick a lifetime supply of grass stain proof jeans. I, Doug Ford, will to my brother, Tim, all my excuses for coming home late. We, Doug Ford and Duane German, will Mac's Famous Bar a new set of glasses since they kept breaking on us. I, Duane German, will G. Rogers and J. Wilson the ability to skip 7th hour at least one time a week and not get caught. ... I, Duane German, will my sister, Helen, my collection of ash trays since I have a nationwide variety. 1, Cyd, will all future Illiopolis High School Seniors a great classmate like I was to my class. I, Brenda Mendenhall, will Doug Ford a few tables to fall over and Mark Crain a brick wall to hold up, since they can't handle what they think they can! 1, Joan Kapper, will my sister, Paula, my bad case of Senioritis. I, Joan Kapper, will Patty, Pam, and Candy some speed for P.E. I, Joan Kapper, will Kay, Diane, Pam, and Paula another Dolly Parton concert since they didn't see too much at the last one. I, V.P., will Bones, Maggie, and Baby J new eardrums since I am sure I have broken their old ones. I, E oc, will to Terri the ability to find another great pair of hands like mine. 1, Jim, will my brother (Bruce) a red pinto. I, Paula Meister, will Dorothy Ballinger an aunt blabby letter column to solve someone else's problems next year. I, Brenda Mendenhall, would will Kim Ervin and Peggy Young more guys to ' 'blow off'' on their exotic trips next year, but their lungs are probably very worn out by now ... I.H.S. Celebrities Most Fun To Be With Bruce Ha 11am Mary McDermott Most Talkative Bruce Hallam Paula Meister Tallest Rick Lamb Brenda Mendenhall Most Intelligent Jim Lee Barbara Hohenstein Most Athletic Rick Lamb Tia Lyon 74 Compliments Of AREND'S TRACTOR CO. Most Feminine-Most Masculine Barbara Hohenstein Rob Davis Most Likely to Succeed Jeff Adkins Susan Dunn Most Mischievous T ed Bloxam Christy Rielly Biggest Cearhead Ted Bloxam Tia Lyon Shortest Jim Lee Tammy Ford Compliments Of BAB’S ROAST BEEF 75 76 compliments of NATIONAL CLEANERS Compliments Of FIXTURE FORUM 77 I have enjoyed being editor of the 1978-79 Pirate Log. I had a very good staff this year. Everyone did their part and I feel we have done a very good job on the yearbook. The theme of our yearbook is based on terminologies describing movies, plays, and theaters. We have tried our best to represent our cast of characters in the space we have in our small book. Our classmates' suggestions and li- festyles are limitless but our yearbook pages are not. We hope you can recall special moments of the year as you look at our production. I would like to give special thanks to Miss Slater and Kim Ervin for cooperating with me. 1 apologize for having to work and missing out on a few meetings. I could go on and on about our staff this year, but I will just describe them in a few words. They were great and I am grateful to them for listening to our complaints and still working. They have done and redone pages for us. 1 have had fun all three years. It was an experience I'll never forget! 78 ARDEN POTTER AGENCY Complete Insurance Service Latham, Illinois Business (217) - 674-3744 Arden Potter Agent Home (217) - 674-3567 Best Wishes To The Class Of 1979 ILLIOPOLIS CAMPER SALES Montgomery Ward 201 E. Macon Phone 424-6070 Decatur, 111. 62521 DR. ERVIN L. BOYER OPTOMETRIST Mon. Noon To 8:00 P.M. Tues., Wed., Thur. 9:00 To 5:00 Fri. Noon To 8:00 Sat. Noon To 9:00 Compliments Of JOHNSON’S WASH AND DRY Illiopolis, Illinois BORSAY STUDIO 1123 E. Wood Decatur, 111. 62521 Phone 428-8314 Portraits HOWARD YOUNG AND SON TRUCKING AND H.Y. COPTERS Lanesville, Illinois (217) 364-4225 80 RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Offering college transfer and vocational programs in: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATH AND SCIENCE AUTO MECHANICS ELECTRONICS FIRE SCIENCE ACCOUNTING BUSINESS WELDING R C C � j Contact Your School Conselor or Ours Michael Beube Richland Community College 100 North Water Street Decatur, Illinois 62523 427-7200 SECRETARIAL SCIENCE LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS HUMANITIES CHILD CARE DIETETICS Box 346 Buffalo, Illinois Phone: 364-4482 HeRR i n Box 95 Illiopolis, Illinois Phone: 486-5271 81 Compliments Of ELVIN HEMP INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Compliments Of BORDEN CHEMICAL CO. llliopolis, Illinois 82 JOHNSON’S EISNER AGENCY AND VARIETY X ▼ STORES Congratulations To The Senior Class Of 1979 ILLIOPOLIS INSURANCE AGENCY Hartford Insurance Compliments Of THE VILLAGE CAFE llliopolis, Illinois Wayne Finch Robert Proctor ALAN’S HAIR COMPANY 1204 West Grand Avenue Decatur, Illinois 62522 Telephone 422-2670 Alan Stivers; Owner Compliments Of BOB WADDELL CHEVROLET llliopolis, Illinois ILLIOPOLIS GRAIN COMPANY ' ’World's Wildest'' Trader llliopolis, Illinois 84 ROESE BOWL KOONCE’S STANDARD STATION TOM’S AUTO SUPPLY Illiopolis, Illinois B.N. Johansen PRITCHETT BROS. HARDWARE, INC. Hours Mon. -Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 Phone 486-3331 Illiopolis Leading Store A Name In Hardware Over 75 Years Hardware And Home Appliances Phone 486-3431 Illiopolis, Illinois 62539 STOCKAMP’S IGA Illiopolis, Illinois ROSS DRY GOODS Illiopolis, Illinois Illiopolis School Gym Clothes 35 66 ORIENTAL GIFT IMPORTS CLARA AND O.T. BOOKER FURNITURE Mechanicsburg White Oaks Mall 2501 W. Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 Tel. (247) 546-8817 Phone 364-4184 K. REINKE JR. COMPANY Lumber And Fiberglass Insulation OWENS CORNING F1BERGLAS ENLOE DRUGS, INC. Decatur, Illinois Lincoln Square Drug 117 East Main Street Phone 428-6657 2 Convenient Locations 1021 N. Water At The APPAREL CENTER AND HICKORY POINT MALL Southtowne Drug 251 West First Drive Phone 428-1778 Free Coffee, TV and Air - Conditioning In Rooms Parking In Rear For Semi And Van Trucks ILLIOPOLIS MOTEL Rt. 36 Illiopolis, 111. 62539 Compliments Of DAWSON AND WIKOFF Helen Siesenop Owner, Manager Funeral Directors Illiopolis, Illinois Phone: (217)486-2001 Compliments Of THE GYPSEY GREENRY BLAKEMAN ELECTRIC Florist, Gifts, Antiques Complete Bridal Service Illiopolis, Illinois 88