Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1976 volume:

“Memory is not so brilliant as hope, but it is more beautiful, and a thousand times as true.” George Dennison Prentice “Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going.” Tennessee Williams “For hope shall brighten days to come, and memory guild the past.” Thomas Moore “You can close your eyes to reality but not to memories.” Stanislaw J. Lee “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” Cesare Pavese “Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” From the Sanskrit Each year is always a little different from any other year, and this year at JHS has been no exception. The Crimsons have experienced many changes, “firsts , and special events which have made 1975-76 unique. We have acquired a new principal, several new teachers, different foreign exchange students, and a whole new class of sophomores. The 1976 class of seniors has made it to the top at last. We have reinstated the school play as an anual event at JHS and have experienced our first bomb scare. As we look back on this year, we will remember all of the new events and also the old traditions. Homecoming is always a little bit different because of the people who participate, but many events have been the same throughout the years. This year again we enjoyed the senior girls' slumber party,, bonfire, parade, and the formal dance. There are two other dances that Crimsons have looked forward to over the years. They are Christmas Dance and Prom. Seniors alone look forward to the love feast, baccalaureate, and graduation. These time-hallowed events, too, make up an important part of JHS life. For some students this was the best year ever, and for others it was a “bummer. When you look back on this year, you may remember the good times: when you made the Honor Roll, when you went to your first formal dance, or when you “messed around with your friends at the football and basketball games. Perhaps when you look on this year, you will think of the bad times: when you forgot to study for a test and got an “F”, when the person you liked just wouldn’t like you back, or when you fell down in the middle of the track during a race and finished last place. Whatever the case, the 1975-76 school year will never be forgotten. This yearbook will help you remember the joy and the heartbreak that the year brought to you. For what is a yearbook anyway but photographs and memories? 10 you knew you were in the best class ever because you were from the class of 76 alot of the 76 Seniors fell off of the field house front hall was YOUR territory and nobody else’s class ranks came out and you decided to start studying harder to pull up your average you couldn’t decide where to go to college you passed around all your Senior pictures to your friends Mr. Bradshaw was your class of 76 advisor the 76 Senior girls had their overnight at the YMCA you didn’t care what was going on because you were a SENIOR!!! you looked forward to graduation yet you didn’t want it to come you got tired of all the cliques that the class of 76 had you ordered your graduation announcements and forgot to go back to class you thought it was going to be “super-cool” to be a Senior and you later found that it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be every time a special school event came and went it made you feel sad because you knew it would be your last you knew that your class was special, especially after the class of 76 had its very own bomb scare!!! they read your will at the Love Feast you realized with sadness on Graduation Day that never again would you tread the halls of JHS and see all of those familiar faces each day he seniors, the class of seventy-he bandsmen, the scholars, the members of the class. People evehty-Six”. Seventy-six, the rustrations. Jeffrey Dunbar Baisc Gordon Baker Max Byron Anderson Kathy Andrews Carol Ashbaker Betsy Ash James Patrick Agner Wayne Albin Lillie Mac Allen Daniel Aired Ellen Anders Cynthia Ann Bailey Larry Baker Susan Barfield Robbie Barton Terry Barton Michael Barwick 14 Christopher Anthony Brown William Browning Kevin Braley Paula Louise Bruner Bruce Alan Buchanan Rick Buchanan Teresa Buchanan Sandra Bunfill Donald Bates Donna tC. Bates David Birdscll Mark Robert Black Thomas C. Bills Daniel Herman Brune Deborah Lynne Blaska Timothy N. Brune Mary C. Bouchard IS Debra S. Burmeister Joctte Sue Busey Crystal Kay Byerley Ronald Byers Linda Cain Robert O. Clary Nancy Jo Cleveland Ann Coats Ricky Gene Colbert Donna J. Coleman r v v h 16 Ron Conover Connie Diane Cooper Harold Jay Covey Malea Gale Cox Sheryl Crabtree Steven Davis Deanna Lee Deck Biancca Decker Kurt H. Decker Karen DeFrates 17 Sue Ellen DeGroot Kevin Dennis Sherry Dixon Cynthia Jane Dobbs Steven Douglas Kelly Doyle Maureen Evans Nancy Drennan Scott Edward K Evans Sterling Michael Elliott James R. Edwards Jan Annette Earles Steven Evans Cynthia Eycr Tcrric Ann Eyre Robert D. Fairfield Brenda Farmer 18 Pam Ann Gill Randall Glover Steven Philip Gonzalez Sheryl Anne Grogan David Michael Gross Dana Harpolc Tracy Hcadcn Darlene Christine Harbuziuk James Harris Michael Edward Hayes Steven Wayne Hartz Carol Hardy Tim Gross Carol Ann Guse Stanley Jay Gustine Russell A. Haley Kelly Hall Patrick Heise Kurt Leon Heller Mary H. Hcmbrough Millie Hembrough Rebecca J. Hembrough 20 Sieve Hembrough David Henson Rebecca Diane Hickey Ronnie Hinman Barbara Mariou Holmes o Shaya Jackson Lyndcll Jarrell Bruce Johnson Deborah Lynn Johnson Kayoko Kaio 21 Cindy Kemp Wayne Kessler Blair Kliver Linda Sue Kirchhoff Linda Klaus Thomas A. Kloppe Per Kristcnscn Dawn Angela Lear Pam S. Lcbesch Carla J. Leefers Terry L. Lewis Dennis Jay Lindsey Greg List Kerry Alan Lohrcn 22 Wesley Long Elizabeth Longo Cheryl Lyons Roxanne McDaniels Paul McGlasson Pat McKinnon Janice McNccly Rosemary Matthews Shelly Means Steven L. Madsen Stephanie Mason Mari Lyn McNicol Debra Ann Mcdlock Diane Mcllor David Meyer Kirk Meyer Julie Middleton 23 Kevin Miller Marian Mills Marcia J. Moore Jill Suzanne Mosley Dale Murphy Jeffrey Pennell Kathryn Alexis Penza Diane Pierce James Pierson Karen Jean Pirtle 24 Mark W. Quinlan Cindy Ranson Susan Leslie Pratt Ramona Price Cliff Provo Mary Provo William L. Plemitschcr Elizabeth Pogue James Potter Debi Potts Timothy Powell Michael J. Proffitt Debra Rattler Mike Ray Diane Marie Reside Samual Brian Richards Michael Rigor 25 Brian Lawrence Roegge Kay Roegge Kim M. Roegge Donald Rogers F.dward Allen Rose Vicky J. Schofield Eddie Scholficld Sandra Jean Schneider Michael Lee Schneider David A. Sabatini Dagmar Christine Schrocttcr James Edward Scott Mark Scott Richard F.ric Scott Jane Shoemaker 26 Debra Leigh Strieklcr l isa Gail Stubblefield Michael Ray Sullivan Gregory Surbeck David B Taylor 27 Kathy Taylor Dclanea Tegeder Joseph Thompson Lorie Elizabeth Thompson Glcnnis Tippy I Richard Troutt Christine Ann Tucker Marilyn Turner Jeffrey C. Verhoef Sandra Kay Tucker Robin L. Tucker Gillian Rose Tucker Richard A. Verscn Michael Dean Walker Penny Jo Walz Jerry Wardcll Lorri Wciscrt 28 Debbie Wollcnwcbcr Karen Sue Wollcnwebcr Virginia Wood Carol A. Woods Tammy Ann W'oods 29 Lisa Woodward Brenda Worrall Thomas Lee Worrall Robert Levon Vales Tracey Yerkes M f Or JLl Ifej $ ! yj 4 ' i I 1 Wm Joy Lynn Young Phil R. Young Deborah Elizabeth Zimmer Patty Ann Zimmer James Patrick Agner “The only thing you can buy from me that is mine is a moment of my life, for which you must pay a moment of yours.” William A. Pedersen Lillie Mac Allan “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Emerson Daniel Aired “What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness.” Anonymous Ellen Anders “Blessed arc they who gave the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts.” Thomas Hughes Max Byron Anderson “With our love — We could save the world — if they only knew — Try to realize it's all within yourself — no one else can make you change .. . And life flows on within you and without you ...” George Harrison Kathy Andrews “Mourn not the dead . . But rather mourn the apathetic throng — The cowed and meek. Who see the world's great anguish, and its wrong. And dare not speak.” Ralph Chaplin Betsy Ash “Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Cynthia Ann Bailey “Lost time is never found again. Benjamin Franklin Jeffrey Dunbar Baisc “If at first you don't succeed try, try again. Then quit. No use being a fool about it. W.C. Fields Susan Barfield “The respect of those you respect is worth the applause of the multitude. Unknown Donald Bates “Running from the devil trying to save my soul. Ohio Players Donna K. Bates “Like a true nature's child. We were born to be wild We can climb so high. I never want to die. Stcppcnwolf Luanne Price Bates “The days are long, the nights are short and life goes on forever.” D.L.S. F.lvin Bethel Jr. “Two of the most important things in life arc faith and humor. Without either we would be mere shells.” Original Thomas C. Bills “If someone offered someone else the world on a silver platter they would probably take the silver platter. Unknown Mark Robert Black “Sail o'er the canyons and up through the stars, reach for the heavens and hope for the future; and all that we can be and not what we arc. John Denver Deborah Lynne Blaska “Justice is the only worship. Love is the only priest. Ignorance is the only slavery. Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now, the place to be happy is here, the way to be happy is to make others so.” Familiar Quotes Mary C. Bouchard “While the word is yet spoken, you are master of it; when once it is spoken it is master of you. Arab Proverb Pat Bowe “j'm the one that's got to die when it camcs time for me to die, so why don't you let me live my life the way I want to. Jimi Hendrix Christopher Anthony Brown “I throw away my books, I throw away my pen. I'm sure glad that I'll never have to worry about a senior quote again.” Original Daniel Herman Brune “Don't worry about a thing nothing is going to be all right.” Anonymous Timothy N. Brune “Resisting temptation is easier when you think you'll probably get another chance later on. Unknown Paula Louise Bruner “Our lives arc shaped by those who love us — by those who refuse to love us. Unknown Bruce Alan Buchanan “For with God nothing shall be impossible. Mark 1:37 Rick Buchanan “It is not the rich man you should properly call happy, but him who knows how to use with wisdom the’blessings of God, to endure hard poverty, and who fears dishonor worse than death, and is not afraid to die for cherished friends or fatherland. Unknown 30 Teresa Sue Buchanan Imagination is better than knowledge, because knowledge is limited while imagination can travel the world.” Albert Einstein Sandra Bunfill “If you do not understand my silence, you will not understand my words. Unknown Debra S. Burmcistcr Love when you can. cry when you have to, be who you must, it's a part of the plan. Await your arrival with simple survival one day we'll all understand. Dan Fogelberg Joettc Sue Buscy The most difficult thing to give away is kindness — it is usually returned.“ Cort R. Flint Crystal Kay Byerlcy The great tragedy of life is not that men perish but that they cease to love. Somerset Maugham Carol Sue Campbell Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the end. will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?” Bccklcy Joni Michelle Campbell Life is over, life was gay; we have come the primrose way. Robert Lewis Stevenson Mark Chambers l m nobody's slave. I'm nobody’s master, time is mine, morning, night, and afternoon.” Steppenwolf Jennifer Chapman Time to find the right way. it seems to take so long, but when I find the right way, I know I will be strong. Head East Renee L. Childers In my heart is the seed of the tree which will be me. Nourished by understanding, warmed by friends, fed by loved ones, matured by wisdom, tempered by tears. Leornard Nimoy Erie M. Christians Why is it that man must fight for peace, but the only one who receives any is the one who dies? Erie M. Christians Robert O. Clary Acting without thinking is like shooting without aiming. B.C. Forbes Nancy Jo Cleveland We can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill, we can be free! We can learn to fly.” Jonathon Livingston Seagull Ricky Gene Colbert High school is but a step in the old staircase of life. If one stays too long on any one step, it makes the rest of the climb that much harder to complete.” Original Donna J. Coleman “Let those love now who never loved before; let those who always loved now love the more; (Wanda Janie) Thomas Parnell Ron Conover Education is what you have left over after you have forgotten everything you have learned. Unknown Connie Diane Cooper Except me as I am — only then will we discover each other.” Anonymous Harold Jay Covey “The quickest way to get a lot of undivided attention is to make a mistake.” Unknown Malca Gale Cox One should not resent growing old — a great many people today are denied that privilege.” Anonymous Sheryl Crabtree Love is the key to the universe w hich unlocks all doors.” Anonymous Charles Chip” Craddock If you can’t say anything good about someone tell the truth.” “The Great Carl” Jcancnnc Cruzan When somebody dies all the people do is yell “He died, he died.” I yell He lived. Phil Spector John Cunningham A learned blockhead is better than an ignorant one. B. Franklin Kathryn Marie Dalton “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” Collette Kevin Davis “Rare in any age is the man who will dare to think ... and believe ... and fight for what he believes!” Paul Harvey Robert L. Davis Life is like a highway until you come to a curve, then it's all over.” Original Deanna Lee Deck What we arc is God’s gift to us. what we become is our gift to God Louis Nizcr Biancca Decker “People who are sensible about love, are incapable of it. Douglas Yates Kurt H. Decker “These three things remain: Faith, Hope, and Love; but the greatest of these is Love!” I Corinthians 13:13 Roger A. Deem “Don't walk in front of me; for I might not follow. Don't walk behind me; I might not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” J.R.K. Karen DcFrates “The world is full of beauty when the heart is full of LOVE.” W.L. Smith Sue Ellen DeGroot “Then give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you.” Madeline Bridges Kevin K. Dennis “What single ability do we all have? The ability to change.” Leonard Andrews Sherry Dixon “There is nothing worse than loneliness and nothing cures it like love.” Original Cynthia Jane Dobbs “You have to make the good times yourself, take the little times and make them into big times. And save the times that arc all right for the ones that aren't so good.” Rod McKuen Steven Douglas “Save my life I am going down for the last time.” Head East Kelly Doyle “We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat.” Quan Victoria Nancy Drcnnan “Heaven is not a place, and it is not a time. Heaven is being perfect.” Richard Bach Jan Annette Earles “Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain James R. Edwards “In man’s search for perfection, he finds all his mistakes and as I count my mistakes I know I must be perfect.” Red Dog Sterling Michael Elliott “Pick up the pieces you sec before you, don’t let your weaknesses destory you, you know wherever you go the world will follow, so let your reasons be true to you.” Cat Stevens Maureen Evans “If I leave here tomorrow will you still remember me? Cause I'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change Lynard Skynard Scott Edward R. Evans “Some call me “rube” or “hick”, but I would rather be known as the man who bought the Brooklyn Bridge instead of the man who sold it.” Will Rogers Terri Ann Eyre “Happiness is doing something special for the love you love.” Original Martha E. Fairchild You are mine, I am yours, together we are one.” Unknown Robert D. Fairfield There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way.” Christopher Morlcy Brenda Farmer Love exists only when trust and understanding arc an everyday habit. Forgiving each other is half, and being able to love again is the other.” Unknown Joan T. J. Fernandes “Yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” From the Sanskrit Patricia Jean Fernandes Love when you can, cry when you have to. Be who you must, that's a part of the plan.” Dan Fogelberg Tim Flcnnikcn The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small.” Witter Bynner Jeffrey L. Ford I have often regreted my speech, but never my silence.” Maxim 1010 Mark Fox “Enjoy life today because tomorrow may never come.” Original Rod Franklin “I can resist everything except temptation.” Leadville Heidi Franz “Oh Yeeaahh!” My friend Kool-aid. Phillip French “God is my all ” Original Lisa Fulkerson “Sweet freedom whispered in my car you're a butterfly, and buttcrflys are free to fly, fly away, high bye bye.” Bernic Taupin Gcorgann Phillips Gardner “My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” Charles F. Kettering Lance R. Gardner “It's not what you last did; it's what you did that will last.” Unknown Clifford Garner “Whoever said “my country, right or wrong” was a pure unethical idiot. To believe that is to throw away any individualism that you possess.” Original B. Gayle Gibbs “What is to be. will be, and what ain't to be just might happen. Unknown Pamela Ann Gill “My life, it's only a dream, but I'd love to tell somebody about this dream.” Jimmy Hendricks Steven Philip Gonzalez “The greatest of all faults, I would say, is to be conscious of none.” Thomas Carlyle Sheryl Anne Grogan “A faithful friend is a strong defense: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.” Apocrypha 6:14 David Michael Gross “Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” George Bernard Shaw Tim Gross “I have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself.” Dwight L. Moody Carol Ann Gusc “I am a sailor in the waters of the sea. Even though land is near, I know my journey has just begun.” The Ship Stanley Jay Gustinc “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Unknown Russell A. Haley “Man is the only animal that cats when he is not hungry, drinks when he.is not thirsty, and makes love at all seasons.” Unknown Darlene Christine Harbuziuk “Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.” Thorcau Steven Wayne Hartz “Nobody had a rainbow until they had a rain.” Jim Croce Michael Edward Hayes “So I must be going now I'm losing time my friend; Looking for a rainbow down this highway in the wind.” Arlo Guthrie Carol Hardy “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither arc your ways My ways, saith the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 Tracy Ann Headcn “There's a cold wind coming, I can tell. Blowing back the memories we all loved so well.” Rod McKuen Kurt Leon Heller “There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed, some forever, not for better, some have gone and some remain.” Lennon and McCartney Mary H. Hcmbrough “I've tried too many times to give my love and it's never returned; So please take me now God, I can't bear the pain of love.” Original Millie Hcmbrough “1 may not have found wisdom, wealth, or fame, but more important, I have found myself and a reason to live!” Original Rebecca J. Hcmbrough “Love is what you've been through with somebody.” James Thurbcr David Lee Hcnscn “After all. there is but one race — humanity.” George Moore Rebecca Diane Hickey “The first thing to do in life is to do with purpose what one proposes to do.” Pablo Casals Jean Hofmann “When this you see. remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may. Speak of me as you find.” Brian Jones; The Rolling Stones Barbara Marlou Holmes “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Unknown Tcna Holmes “Love docs not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” Antoine De Saint Exu-pery Susan J. Husa “If you smile at me I will understand 'cause that is something everybody everywhere docs in the same language.” Crosby. Stills, and Nash Jeff Huston “Live each day to its fullest and let tomorrow take care of itself.” My Grandfather Joe Ineich “Do not fear death, the longer you are dead, the more time for immortality.” Benjamin Franklin Brenda Irlam “Applaud friends, the comedy is over.” Ludwig Von Beethoven on his deathbed Janet Louise Irlam “Begin once to live and count each day as a separate life.” Seneca Rae Ellen Jackson “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” Langston Hughes Deborah Lynn Johnson “How much we enjoy is more important than how much we have, cause what you are makes you rich, not what you have.” Original Cindy Kemp “Some men sec things as they are and say. why? I dream things that never were, and say. why not?” Robert F. Kennedy Blair W. Kilvcr “My Brother and I say when the smack begins to flow and you really don't care anymore about all the jim-jims in this town putting everybody else down and all the politicians making crazy sounds and all the dead bodies piled up in mounds.” Lou Reed Linda Sue Kirchhoff “Yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness. and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” Sanskrit Linda Ann Klaus “Memories can be friends for they can take you to a place that you never thought you'd be again.” Jim Croce Thomas A. Kloppe “Now comes the mystery.” Henry Ward Beecher Darrel D. Knox “A man being sure of himself makes others uncertain about him.” Original Shelby Landes “If you love something you should let it go free, if it returns to you. it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was.” Unknown Susan Landes “The crow n of these is made of love and friendship and sits high; upon the forehead of humanity.” John Keats Timothy A. Langdon “What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for others?” George Eliot Cathy Elaine Lawson “Fuchfc cap ta I made it, but it’s a mystery to me!” Original Dawn Angela Lear “Love is such a simple word but so complicated to express.” Original Pamela S. Lebesch “Dream what you dare to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be. LIVE!” Jonathon Livingston Seagull Carla J. Leefers “A lump in mash potatoes can not grow, it can only vanish.” Original Terry L. Lewis “Life is third down and long yardage.” Unknown Dennis Jay Lindsey “If only you believe like I believed, we'll get by.” Jefferson Starship Kerry Alan Lohrenz “No man can climb out beyond the limitation of his own character.” John Viscont Morlcy 32 Elizabeth Longo “Sometimes 1 can laugh and cry and I can’t remember why, but I still love those good times gone by. James Taylor Cheryl Lyons “Heaven is beyond our reach, but not beyond our grasp. Unknown Paul McGlasson “If at first you don't succeed, to heck with it, there’ll be another one. Original Steven L. Madsen “Smile, You’re on Candid Camera.”’ Unknown Janice Rae Me Neely “He whose eyes have seen what our lives have been and who we really are, it is ‘He’ Jai Krishna. George Harrison Mari Lyn McNicol “Friendship makes the world go around. Unknown Rosemary Matthews “God in Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth ” John 4:24 Shelly Means “I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. William.Allen White Debra Ann Medlock “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. Unknown Diane Mcllor “Only that day dawns to which we arc awake. unknown Kirk Meyer “There are two tragedies in life. One is to not get your heart’s desire. The other is to get it. George Bernard Shaw Julie Middleton “Instead of a gem, or even a flower, cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend. Geo. MacDonald Marian Mills “I don’t waste time worrying about what I don’t have. I just try to do the best I can with what I have. Harry Truman Marcia J. Moore “It matters not what you arc thought to be, but what you arc.” Unknown Jill Suzanne Mosley “That person proves his worth who can make us want to listen when he is with us and think when he is gone. Unknown Grace A. Murphy “Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self surrender. Henri Frederic Amiel Myong-Suk Nam “Life is simply a matter of concentration: You arc what you set out to be. You are a composite of the things you say, the books you read, the thoughts you think, the company you keep, and the things you desire to become. B. C. Forbes Jennifer Nevius “I have places to go, things to see, and times to change. T. Hcadcn Jennifer Norris “For hope shall brighten days to come, and memory guild the past. Thomas Moore Jeffrey J. Ogle “It is not true that men never change. They change for the worst — and even for the better. Napoleon Bonaparte Susan Renaye Padgett “Love is the strange bewilderment which overtakes one person on account of another person. James Thurber Mary Beth Pavlick “Life ... a most original fragrance!” Charlie Kathryn Alexis Penza “Yes, there arc two paths you can go by, but in the long run there’s still time to change the road you’re on. Led Zepplin Karen Jean Pirtle “Standing at the crossroads trying to read the signs, telling me which way to go to find the answers, all the time knowing, plant your love and let it grow.” Eric Clapton William L. Plemitscher “Take it easy, don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Unknown . Steve Porter “Spreading orange sunshine throughout the land is the mainline of my heart.” The Gutter Debi Potts “I'm free as a bird, and you can’t change me now! Original Susan Leslie Pratt “Yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is today's dream ... And let today embrace the past with remembrance and look to the future with longing. Kahlil Gibran Michael J. Proffitt “Always keep friendliness in your heart and mind. Think friendly thoughts, and say friendly words, and the dividends in life will be rewarding. Original Mary Provo “Whatever is true, whatever is just, whatever is lovely: Think about these things. Philippians 4:8 Rich Pruett “It is wisdom to believe the heart. George Santayana Mark W. Quinlan “I mean to make myself a man, and if I succeed in that, I shall succeed in everything.” James A. Garfield Mike Ray “A life without Love has no meaning at all.” unknown Diane Marie Reside “There’s no such thing as daze and knights just time. B. Lynn T. Samuel Brian Richards “The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. Sebastian Chamfort Brian Lawrence Roegge “Stars. Quest, Universe, Ambiquity, etc.” Original Kay Rocggc “I do my thing, and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations. And you are not in this world to live up to mine. You arc you and 1 am I, and if by chance we find each other, it’s beautiful. Fredrick S. Peris. Kim M. Roegge “Easy come, easy go. unknown Edward Allen Rose “Tis not necessary to light a candle to the sun. Sir Harry Lavder Rex Rowe “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln David A. Sabatini “Without friends no one would choose to live though he had all other goods. Aristotle Michael Lee Schneider “A man should choose with careful eye, the things to be remembered by. unknown Sandra Jean Schneider “Hey tomorrow where are you going, do you have some room for me? Jim Croce Vicky J. Schofield “To love and be loved is the happiest thing on earth. Unknown Eddie Scholficld “Lazy people always work harder than anyone else; they’re so eager to get through and lie down again. Unknown Dagmar Christine Schoctter “The heart is like the mind and in it are enshrined precious keepsakes. Longfellow James Edward Scott “He glanced at me, his face a mixture of surprise and relief, and I realized with astonishment that I, too, had just passed some kind of test. Chain Potok Mark Scott “Who think themselves most wise are the greatest fools. William Sterling Richard Eric Scott “It’s all around, if we could but perceive — Graeme Edge Jane Shoemaker “Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need. Mary Baker Eddy John Sparrow “Love is a friend, a fire, a heaven, a hell, where pleasure, pain, and sad repentance dwell. Richard Barnfield Karyn E. Spencer “Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one’s own sunshine. Ralph Waldo Emerson Susan J. Spencer “Be not simply good; be good for something. Henry David Thorcau John H. Stafford “Ideals are like the stars; you may never reach them. But like sailors on the sea, we chart our course by them, and following them you will reach your destiny. Bartlett’s Familar Quotations Dora Jean Stanberry “I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: “O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. and God granted it. Letter to M. Damiliville, May 16, 1767 33 Mark Steelman “I think, therefore I am. ’ Rene Descartes Debbie Stephan “Laugh and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone; For this brave earth must borrow mirth, it has trouble enough of its own.” Wilcox Connie Sue Stout “Marriage, to tell the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.” Menander Debra Leigh Strickler “What has come from the past will shatter in the future and the rest of my life will be there. Original Lisa Gail Stubblefield For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; ...” Romans 1:16 Michael Ray Sullivan “You don't know what you’ve got, until it's gone.” Unknown David B. Taylor “After 12 years of school, 1 can safely say I'm not a fool, but an educated idiot. Unknown Kathy Taylor “Man is condemned to be free, because once thrown into the world, he is responsible fo everything he does. Jean-Paul Sarte Delanea K. Tegeder ''Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” Unknown Joseph Thompson “If you’re there before it’s over, you’re on time. Sydney Smith Lorie Elizabeth Thompson “The only way to love someone is to realize you may someday lose them. Original Glcnnis Tippy “Everything comes back to you eventually. Especially love and good and bad vibes — enough bad vibes without me making any more. Gale V. Heaton Christine Ann Tucker “One thing everybody in the world wants and needs is friendliness. William E. Holler Gillian Rose Tucker The greatest freedom known to man is freedom from sin. Unknown Robyn L. Tucker “I might be lazy, but I’m happy. Unknown Sandra Kay Tucker “Gently morning shines its rays of emotional decree as my God’s voice speaks to me of how it all must be. Mahogany Rush Marilyn Turner “I’m always in a hurry, I never stop to worry about seein’ lime flash on by. Tumbling Dice; The Rolling Stones Jeffrey C. Verhoef “Respect all; fear none. Varsct E. Rcmc Richard A. Vcrscn “I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13 Michael Dean Walker “Don't look back, just keep on going. There’s no way you can change it now anyway. Original Penny Jo Walz “Friendship is a great treasurer, its joys are far beyond measure. They’re love, understanding and care. Things only true friends and loved ones can share. Unknown Jerry Wardell “I can hardly wait to get up in the morning because I get better looking every day. Joe Namath Lori Wciscrt “A smile takes but a moment, but the memory sometimes lasts forever. Unknown Michael Kevin Welch “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” John Wooden (UCLA Coach) Richard Ray Welch “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Unknown Eileen Westbcrg “The noontide is upon us and our half waking has turned to a fuller day, and we must part. Kahlil Gibian Milton Thomas Wcthercll “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Bible Kathryn Elaine White “In all thy ways acknowledge him. and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 Ken Wild “Do unto others and then SPLIT. Unknown Pamela K. Wilkinson Changing horses in the middle of a stream, gets you wet and sometimes cold. Changing faces in the middle of a dream gets you old. Dan Folgclburg Nyle Andrew Willard “I want to share the love that fills my being, if you're willing, come along. Chicago Dawn LaJuana Williams “Live for today and the future to come, think not of the past that can not be undone. Original Melissa Helene Williams “Friendship can turn into love, but how sad when love turns into friendship.” Original Brad Willner “You never know how a girl is going to turn out until her parents turn in. Original Edna Marie Wilson “Love has so many things standing in the way, love isn't love till you give it away.” Unknown Debbie Wollenweber “I’ll tell the world that I’m a Christian I’ll be not ashamed His name to bare and take Him with me everywhere.” Unknown Karen Sue Wollenweber “The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost. Chesterton Virginia Wood “Leaves may wither. Flowers may die, Friends may forsake you, but never will I. A friend Carol A. Woods “One ceases to recognize the significance of mountain peaks if not occasionally viewed from the deepest valley. Unknown Tammy Ann Woods “Life is beautiful when you hold something you love (John).” Unknown Lisa Woodward “And a new day will dawn for those who stand long. And the forests will echo with laughter. And it makes me wonder Led Zcpplin Brenda Worrall “Live every minute of your life, my friend, you never know when it may end. Black Oak Thomas Lee Worrall “It is impossible to describe millions of dimensions in terms of three. Each person must use his own infinite power to see things more clearly. William Dirk DeFrats Robert Levon Yates “I expect to pass through this world but once, anything that I can do therefore let me do it now; for I shall not pass this way again. Etrcnmc Dc Grcllet Tracey Ycrkcs “Life is short: Live it up. Nikita Khrushchev Joy Lynn Young “Be awful nice to ’em going up, because you’re gonna meet ’em all cornin' down. Jimmy Durante Phil R. Young “The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay. Love isn’t love till you give it away. Unknown Deborah Elizabeth Zimmer “Every man’s life is a fairy-tale written by God’s fingers. Hans Christian Anderson Patty Ann Zimmer Love understands love; it needs no talk. F.R. Havergal 34 the 76 Seniors risked their lives on the roof of the field house your mom disowned you because you wore overalls to school on Overall Day people thought you were crazy because you went to school decked out in bobby sox and greased down hair the Junior girls got stomped by the Seniors at the Powder Puff Football Game the Senior Girls TP’ed JHS (inside and out) the YMCA was filled with laughter and song as the Senior Girls kept going strong at the slumber party quite a few girls slept through classes the “morning after” the slumber party some kids got so close to the bonfire that it singed their eyebrows the D.P. gym’s floor was slick with Vitalis after the 50’s Dance some of the floats fell apart when they were in the parade the guys got “kind of’ muddy at the tug-of-war you mum fell apart at the game before the Homecoming Dance you and your favorite “honey” danced to the sounds of Mathias at the Homecoming Dance the all school play finally was given this year without much response Joe Ineich forgot his only line in the frolics the Christmas Dance (complete with mistletoe) was held at McClelland Hall after the basketball game you spent all your time practicing for the musical and then got laryngitis HELLO CRIMSONS! August 27, 1975. Quite a day! But was it good or bad? That is the question! For some it was a day of remeeting friends (and enemies), and catching the bits of gossip that went floating through front hall. It was a day of laughter, smiles, and fun for those who were ready for school to begin. Those who weren’t could be detected from afar because of the drooping faces and the look of “summer” in their eyes. Ready or not, everyone had to accept the fact that the 1975-76 school year was now upon us. For the Seniors there were mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, for this is their last year at JHS. The Sophomores, who at orientation on August 22 were ready and willing to become a part of JHS, changed their minds and ended up hiding behind water fountains and trash cans, hoping to be spared by the mighty Seniors. What about JHS itself? The halls probably welcomed the talking, screaming, and yelling that we brought to it after the long, hot, and quiet summer. Painting of the field house was off to quite a start on August 27 which was also the first day of school for the 1975-76 term. The 76’ers who were interested in joining the fun, met around 2:00 P.M. at the field, ready and willing to participate. Risking their lives by climbing up a not too sturdy ladder, and then walking around on the roof, the Seniors of ’76 painted the field house (?) in traditional red and white. But was the entire Senior class represented at this event? Some Seniors claimed that painting the field house was an event for only the more popular Seniors at JHS and that the project wasn’t announced to the entire Senior class. Whatever the case, there were both unhappy Seniors who did not participate, and happy ones who will always remember the good times on the roof of the JHS field house. October 14-16 was Spirit Week for JHS. Some students went all out and participated in many of the events. Others didn’t care. Tuesday, was “Kiss a Senoir Day and “Overall Day . A lot of people, including teachers, could be seen decked out in bib overalls for the day. Buttons were worn to designate who was eligible for a “KISS . Wednesday was “50's Day and “Bubble Gum Day . Girls and guys dressed in fashions of the 50’s could frequently be seen at JHS. Bubbles were blown all day. Thursday, was “Red and White Day and “Sucker Day. Traditional red and white were worn and suckers were legal for once. Spirit Week was shortened by two days this year and the response from the students was not as good as last year. What has happened to all the school spirit JHS once knew? WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ALL THE SCHOOL SPIRIT? CHAOS BREAKS OUT AT TUG-OF-WAR The tug-of-war. sponsored by Student Government, was held Saturday. October 18. at the JHS field. After the parade, the Junior and Senior guys, ready for action, assembled on their own sides of the pit and the fight was on. Unfortunately, nobody truly won for the rope broke and the tug-of-war turned out to be quite a wet and muddy occasion. Chaos broke out and it was every man for himself as. one by one. guys were thrown into the the muddy pit. It was great fun for those who participated, but not for the mothers who had to wash their clothes afterwards. SENIOR GIRLS WIN 6-0 In the pouring rain, on Tuesday night. October 14, the Junior and Senior girls held their annual Powder Puff Football Game at the JHS field. Decked out in jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, baggy sweat pants, and the guy’s jerseys, the girls lined up for the kickoff. Missy Williams, member of the Senior Girl team, made a touchdown in the first few minutes of the game. The Seniors held the Juniors back for the rest of the half. A short time after half time, lightning began and the game was called to a close. Senior Girls won, 6-0. Besides the Junior and Senior Girls who made up the teams, many other kids participated in this event. Both teams had cheerleaders (complete with short skirts and shapely legs), coaches who helped immensely, and unbiased officials. Even though it rained, many people were there to cheer on the players and join in the fun! SENIOR GIRLS ROWDY AT SLUMBER PARTY Wednesday night, October 15th, will never be forgotten by the Senior girls who took part in decorating the school and who later had a slumber party at the YMCA! That night, the Senior girls, armed with magic markers and crepe paper, transformed the halls of JHS with lots of decorations. (Unfortunately, other activities were also scheduled that night at JHS. and these people tore down many of the decorations before the Crimsons could even see them the next morning.) After decorating the school, the Senior girls, loaded down with food, sleeping bags, swimsuits, tennis shoes, and chaperones. stumbled in to the YMCA. Pizzas were delivered, and food and drink continued to be consumed the rest of the night. Senior girls could be seen swimming, dancing, playing in the gym, whispering (sh!), and of course eating. As the clock ticked away, many girls fell asleep but were awakened by the noisy ones who still had some energy left. Those who did not get their beauty sleep that night got it later during classes on Thursday! IRE BLAZES BRIGHTLY AT JHS One of the favorite Homecoming activities of JHS is the traditional bonfire, and this year a large number of Crimsons turned out for it. (Much of the crowd was paired off in couples as they would be the next night for the dance, but many others were in groups of their own friends.) All gathered around to watch the huge pile of wood as it was being lighted. Soon the llamcs leaped high in the air. Terrific heat was given off. and the whole crowd jumped back about twenty feel to avoid being fried to a crisp. Shortly afterwars Randy Bettis announced the Homecoming Court. Everyone clapped as Joan Fernandes was announced as the 1975-76 JHS Homecoming Queen. The members of her court were: Cindy Dobbs. Debbie Burmcister, Sandy Schneider, and Dagmar Schroetter. CRIMSONS JIVE TO ROCK ’N ROLL The Student Government sponsored a Fifties Dance after the bonfire on Friday night as part of JHS's Flomecoming activities. The purpose of the dance was to raise school spirit, but unfortunately it failed in its effort. Students were supposed to attend the dance in 50's costumes, but the majority of people, striving to be cool, did not enter in to the spirit of the dance and came only to observe in regular strcctclothes. A few hearty souls did show up in saddle shoes, red lipstick, and long skirts, or leather jackets, bobby socks, and slicked back hair. They added a touch of nostalgia as they rock 'n rolled to the records of Elvis. JHS PARADE HEIGHTENS SPIRIT Large crowds turned out to see the JHS Homecoming Parade complete with the Marching Band, four floats, and a number of cars representing different organizations. For weeks students stuffed pomps at night instead of doing homework in an effort for their class’s float to be the best. The Sophomores really pulled a fast one on us by winning with their giant iron which really steamed. Even though the French Club is not large, it showed a lot of spirit by building a float. The Seniors tried hard but ended up in last place. I irst place went to the Sophomores for their steaming iron CRIMSONS DANCE TO MATHIAS Members of Homecoming court: Cindy Dobbs escorted by Jeff Huston, soccer captain; Sandy Schneider escorted by David Sabatini, cross country captain; Queen Joan Fernandes and her escort Rick Versen, football captain; Dagmar Schroetter escorted by Mike Hayes, soccer captain; Debbie Burmeister with her escort Joe Ineich, cross country captain. 44 It was October 18. 1975. Girls put away their jeans for the night and put on long, colorful dresses, high-heeled shoes, and carried mums in their shaky hands. Guys reluctantly got out their sport coats and ties, and then stuck themselves while putting on their carnations. Mothers and fathers got out their Kodak instamatics and snapped picture after picture of two frozen smiles on the couples’ faces. After a lot of fussing around, the guy helped his date into the family car and parked as close as possible (four blocks away) to the JHS bowl. Such conversation as “Does my slip show?” and “Is my tie straight?” could be heard by anyone within hearing distance. Upon entering the bowl, they wondered if they were in the right place, for it had been transformed into a gym with a rainbow of colors. Mathias, the band, entertained the kids with top hits of 1975 as well as some from the 50’s. As time quickly passed, objects sucn as tight shoes, ties, shawls, wilting mums, and sport coats with drooping carnations could be seen laying around on the wooden bleachers. Their owners could be found dancing the night away, slipping and sliding because of the sawdust on the floor. Yes, it was October 18, 1975 and the Homecoming dance which ended the festivities for Homecoming this year could be remembered as quite an occasion for those who participated. 45 JH5 PRESENTS... WELCOME TO TH (Sealed L — R) Karen Waters, Nancy Flick, Leanne Gregory, Su Sellars, Sherri Mitchell, Gill Tucker. Debbie Chapman, Emily Hewitt, Jane Shoemaker. (Standing L — R) Mike Taylor, Jane Freiburg, Tim Adams, Karen Murrell, Mrs. Powell, Jim Wilson, Carl Bockcmcir, Tim Childers, Ken Wcidncr. Roger Dwyer, Chuck Colburn, Phil Benz. With the efforts of Mrs. Powell as director and a fine cast and crew, WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE was finally performed two nights in the JHS auditorium after an unsuccessful attempt last spring. For the last several years JHS has lacked an all school play, but, due to hard work and determination, this needed drama activity has again been added to our school. The play, written by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., concerns a small town theater group which performs the whole or parts of four plays within the play. The first play within the pay is a science-fiction story which shows the “horror — the utter horror of an all-powerful mediocrity that casually kills someone —just for being exceptional.” The second part ol WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE focuses on the romance between a shy girl and a dull man whose personality changes drastically when he is on stage. The third part is another paly within the play, also a science-fiction, called THE EUPHIO QUESTION. The action centers around a euphoriaphone which creates havoc among the townspeople when they are able to turn on this happiness machine and forget their problems. The last play within the play, THE KID NOBODY COULD HANDLE, concerns a high school music teacher who changes the life of a hood by giving him something to live for. Despite the problem of extremely small audiences, the performances of WELCOME TO THE MONEY HOUSE were excellent. The cast did a good job of acting, and the performances moved along with no major flaws other than the lack of JHS audience support. Chuck Colburn as Newt, director of the theater group in WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE, convinces Sherri Mitchell as “Helene, that she should join the group. In any play the cast spends part of the time at rehearsals “goofing off.” The cast of WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE is no exception. Arthur Baker, who is played by Mike Taylor, convinces the Federal Communications Commission of the evils of the Eu-phoriaphone. Arthur’s daughter Edie is portrayed by Jane Shoemaker in THE EUPHIO QUESTION. Emily Hewitt as Miss Sawyer, the former director of the theater group, tells the group that she is turning the direction over to Chuck Colburn as Newt. In THE KID NOBODY COULD HANDLE, Joe Thompson as the mean step uncle and Carl Bockmcir as the music teacher discuss the kid who is played by Roger Dwyer. JUS is made up of enemies, friends, and . GOOD friends.” These “good friends or couples, can usually be detected by their constant togetherness, and also by the girl who has to be led down the hall by the hand to her next class. Funny how girls can forget where their classes arc so easily. With couples, there are lots of ups and downs as bystanders can usually see. How-couples can fight it out and then make up again in only five minutes (which is all the time they have between Geometry and English) is unbelievable. Sometimes it is kind of nice to have someone to do your homework for you; and really, a member of the opposite sex isn't TOO bad to be with on a Saturday night. Harold (mu l0V£5 ° Charlie +■. -Su5it — IjC'tt 48 THEME OF FROLICS American Television was the theme of the Frolics this year. Mr. Hayter was the director, and Stephanie Mason and Kurt Decker presided over the acts which comprised the show. The show included everything from a take-off of The Today Show to a satire of the Johnny Carson Show. The show was highlighted by the Jazz Band which played before intermission. The show was enjoyed by those who attended. Kurt Decker and Stephanie Mason act as Emcees 1 the Frolics. Carl Bockeniier, Chuck Colburn, and Sherri Mitchell host the “Good Morning Wake-Up Show” for the Speech and Drama Club act. Joe incich transforms into Superbrain and comes to the rescue of NHS. Three of .IMS's loveliest girls: Susan Spradlin, Connie Powell, and Becky Knapp. Jazz Band adds a musical touch to the Frolics. Finily Hewitt has a hard time controling the “kiddies.” Pam l.cbcsch and Joe Thompson discuss the problems of being overweight. Mr. Hayter directed the Frolics again this year Susan Spradlin and Connie Powell are “stuck on Band-aids.” 51 HASSLE OVER SNOW COURT The following people made up the Snow Court this year: Jeff Huston. Darlene Harbuziuk. Dennis Lindsey. Jennifer Nevius. Prince Jeff Verhoef. Princess Joette Busey. King Mike Schneider. Queen Mary Bouchard. Jeff Baise. Tracey Headen. Sam Richards. Patty Fernandes. Jim Scott, and Missy Williams. 52 The Christmas Dance, which was held on December 20, 1975, at McClelland Hall, was shadowed by a hassle over the election of the Snow Court. This caused a heated Student Government debate which later called for a re-election. The situation was finally resolved by putting seven couples on the court so that none of the nominees would be left out. The band which played for the dance was named Star. Along with their hard rock music, they performed a stage show at the end which added a discourdant note to the dance. Many couples left early or just sat and listened, for their music was somewhat loud and hard to dance to. The students of JHS enjoyed a change of pace by dressing up for the evening. The long dresses and suits added a bright note to the occasion. The highlight of the dance was the mistletoe, which was enjoyed by many! STUDENT GOVERNMENT SPONSORS GAMES In order to raise money and arouse Crimson spirit. Student Government sponsored two basketball games on Saturday. February 28, 1976. The first game was the Junior girls against the Senior girls. The Juniors, who had a much larger team, won the game, 36-9. In the second game, the faculty.nicknamed the Over the Hill Gang”, played the U.S. Army Recruiters. The faculty luckily (?) won, 42-40. Many students and faculty participated in the event, and a lot of people came to watch the fun. S4 55 SAY IT IN A SONG Maybe 1 am just a DREAM WEAVER, but I like to think back to those GOLDEN YEARS and to all the fun times back in MY LITTLE TOWN. I lived in Jacksonville then, sometimes referred to as Jacksonhole. But THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT, to have lived in a small, friendly town. 1 can still remember each SATURDAY NIGHT that we would ride around in my CHEVY VAN(my LOVE MACHINE) and would TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT. The older people thought we were of BAD BLOOD because we rode around wasting gas, and caused pollution and wrecks. But I was just a COUNTRY BOY at heart. There has NEVER BEEN ANY REASON to stay home. My parents hardly ever saw me; to them I was a EOX ON THE RUN. I went to school at Jacksonville High School, the best school in my opinion. It was fairly old then, and a small FIRE would have turned into a WILDFIRE pretty quickly because of its age. I can recall sitting in History class where I had to LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAYS about PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM. AT SEVENTEEN, I didn’t care too much about that. I would always say, “PLEASE MR. PLEASE can I go to the john?” The GAMES PEOPLE PLAY in the commons were a lot of fun. It seemed like MIRACLES if I won at cards. Towards the summer, it always got hot in that old building. It was like one big HEAT WAVE. Yet, even with all the bad aspects at Jacksonville High, it was still the best, and it was hard to BREAK AWAY from its security. School, to me, was not just sitting in a classroom. My school had lots of other activities, like sports. I liked to run track, and can still remember all the cheers, RUN JOEY RUN, as I'd cross the finish line. We had quite a few dances where I had a chance to ask someone to DANCE WITH ME and GET DOWN TONIGHT. At the dance, we'd ROCK N' ROLL ALL NIGHT, and it was a regular BALLROOM BLITZ. THE HUSTLE was in then and OH WHAT A NIGHT I would have. I would always say to my girl, LET'S DO IT AGAIN come ONE OF THESE NIGHTS. It was sure a LOVE ROLLER COASTER back then because of all the ups and downs. How could I forget FALLIN’ IN LOVE and HOW SWEET IT IS. It involves saying I'M SORRY a lot to PICK UP THE PIECES because of my LYIN’ EYES, but it was always worth it. There are 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER, but sometimes BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. I remember the heartache, too, of realizing that you were second to someone else and were ALL BY MYSELF. And I'd always ask, HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON?” I can remember the times 1 tried to persuade her that HE DON'T LOVE YOU LIKE 1 LOVE YOU, but it was just JIVE TALKIN' to her. Trying to tell yourself I'M NOT IN LOVE is sometimes a hard thing to do when she thinks YOU'RE NO GOOD. IT’S MAGIC how' some couples would fight and make-up in five minutes. One minute you would think, “My girl is an EVIL WOMAN, and the next minute you’d be calling her your ANGEL FACE. Yes, after achieving FAME and fortune, I now sit in my ROCKING CHAIR and think back to the past. Many FEELINGS lie hidden inside, and one is that I will never forget the good ole’ days. “You sexy thing” 56 “Rhinestone cowboy Tut OOOftifc ftt2CTH£ti Cuv ia k NfujrCN-tchn Amc.fi.iC i- t |C • . ,• PfiAAU -IIAICM ■ i Ht Hi THt kAvfcfiAGfc U-WiTt tW f AC Lhc kUlt uue'yj Lu,iC' iCno • i-tQ -7-c'-'I’M-11 • t ifiiH sutt l-J'U.-ihO AK fcomat- A— -it HT ! p OU kt rn:£?fj ((life Biui: liiliilijia 0 FI Rf I kt sm h fi£f: . 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DIDN’T THINK HE WOULD SNAP THE PICTURE, DID YOU? 58 your heard Mr. Moy’s “little green men” lecture in Chemistry You finally learned how to do a flip on the tramp in P.E. you couldn’t go out on a date for six weeks because you were using every spare minute to take notes for your Senior research paper. you at last made it to the first chair in band only to be challenged and lose it again you put on witch make-up in Drama class and the bell rang before you had time to take it off you were delirious by the time you made it through CRIME AND PUNISHMENT you made a macrame belt in Art class and then had to unravel it because of all the mistakes you thought you were a piece of graph paper after taking Economics your knees gave way during your ten minute research talk in Mrs. Norris's American Literature class you stayed up all night studying for a test and flunked it anyway because you were so tired you kept a journal for English but didn’t include quite everything you memorized the law of trachotomy for the test and forgot it the next day Mr. Kraushar kept Health class lively with all of his anecdotes you dissected a worm in Biology class you built your speed up in typing to 80 words per minute you made your name out of wood in Woods class Mr. McClintock told you the “Gee, I’m a tree” joke you learned dirty words in your foreign language class ACADEMICALLY SPEAKING . . . As the school year closes, the students find the need for a summer vacation after a long, hard, academic, school year. Looking back over the school year, the students recall their fun times mixed in with the long hours spent on their studies. The students also remember the times they wanted to go out, but their studies kept them home. But then again, they also remember the good grades they received for having stayed home, which made it all worthwhile. The students found that study halls helped to case the burden of all the homework they received for the night. Either getting some work done or socializing helped to make the day seem shorter. Even though some students were unable to fit a study hall into their schedule, teachers often gave them time in class to use for their own benefit. 60 The students of Jacksonville High School have the opportunity to enroll in many various courses according to their interests. The administration does its best to provide the students with such a variety of courses. There are courses ranging from Psychology to Children's Literature along with the basics such as: English, Math, Science, and Physical Education. 61 Academics cannot be further discussed without mentioning the teachers. Although the students often do not appreciate the importance of their teachers, little do they realize that they are working for the students benefit. The teachers put up with all sorts of games that the students put upon them, but when it comes to academics, the teachers do their duty without further hesitation or delay. And they do a good job. So, Hats off to the teachers! RH - W'K ■ 1 The teachers often became lenient on the weekends or for special occasions knowing the students have other things on their minds. The teachers also knew that even though academics played the major role of the school year, sports events , dances, clubs, and parties were also important to the students. All of these activities help support the saying: “The High School Years ARE the best years of your life! 64 you first walked into JHS and about died laughing because of the shape it was in you pushed a penny down the hall, and then the senior let you keep it for a souvenir Theresa Herlevsen hit Mary Mundinger over the head with her tennis racket you accidentally (?) walked through the front hall and didn’t make it to the other end Jenny Brust refused to take showers with the rest of the soccer team the biggest privilege of all was dating a senior guy it was colder inside JHS than it was outside you fainted when you saw the dissected frog in biology you found that there was still another tall, blonde, and lanky Verhoef at JHS you didn’t get to have open campus so you sat in a noisy studyhall Ralph Willhite asked an older woman (or was it women) out for a date you had to babysit for 58 hours to pay for your class ring you wrecked the driver’s education car Kathy Versen liked a shorter guy and had to bend her knees while they were slow dancing you flunked the constitution test you didn’t want to give your class ring to your girlfriend because you were afraid she would lose it you snickered over all of the technical terms in sex education your knees were shaking as you applied for your first job 65 Mike Acker Roger Adams Leslie Allen Craig Anders Robert Anderson Ronnie Aring Leola Armstrong Peggy Armstrong Shelley Ash Kai Bahnemann Alan Baker Bruce Baldwin Brian Barwick Vance Baumgart Susan Baxter Janet Becker Sarah Becker D;ivid Beckman Phillip Benz Mark Bettis Randy Bettis Gail Birdsong James Blaska Karl Bockmeier Travis Brayman Betty Briggs Teresa Briggs Carol Brogdon Eric Brown Sheri Brown Peggy Brunc James Buchanan David Bullard Anita Burgdorff Gary Burton Susan Byers Suzie Caldwell Pam Cambell Allen Chappell Randy Chappell Tim Childers Lisa Clark Marty Cockcrill Cathy Cody Kathy Coe Randy Colbert Chuck Colburn Doug Colclasure Karen Colton Nathan Combs Michael Cors Cindy Cox Ron Cox Dale Cully Jeff Curtis Dave Dailey Brenda Dalton Lillian Daniel Ricky Daniels Diane Darush Craig Davis Sheila Davis Brad DeFrates Janet DeGroot Terry Dennis Ken Drake Lana Eckcr Janet Edmiston Kim Elias Mike Emerson 66 Wednesday, August 27. The first day of school. The Juniors took on their new responsibilities without much hesitation. No Sophomores were allowed in the front hall. Friday, September 5. Our first Pep Assembly preparing for our first football game! Friday, September 12. Underclass pictures were taken. SMILE KIDDIES! Tuesday, September 16. Girls Tennis Team welcomed the Chatham girls at Nichols Park. Todd Emrick Lori Ervin Wayne Eycr Tony Ezard Kevin Fairfield Karen Fanning Stan Fanning David Fernandes Susie Fernandes James Filson Ted Fisher Tina Floyd Rick Flynn Larry Forbes Martin Fox Terry Fox Lisa Fredericks Jane Freiburg Bob Fry Diana Gardner Bill Garriott Melissa Gaston Sara Gierke Lisa Gillespie Donnie Gillis Sara Ginder Pam Gish Jim Gordley JoDcll Gotschall Dennis Grabcr Tod Green Leanne Gregory Steve Hackett Mike Haley Steve Haley Cindy Hall Lori Hall Randy Hall Teresa Ham Karen Hansmeier 67 Kathy Hansmcier James Harrell Cindy Harris Shirley Hart Debra Hartz Steve Hayes Ken Heaton Julie Heimlih Jeff Helmig Joyce Hembrough Scott Hembrough Ben Henderson Theresa Hcrlcvscn Emily Hewitt Billy Hickox Robin Hicks Penny Hill Rhonda Hill Robert Hill Rick Holt LaRac Hoots Tony Hopper Dohrn Howard Sherri Howell James Howerton Steve Hughes Jon Huston Kevin Hyatt Rock Hymes Mario Ingolia James Jackson Deananne Jarrett Calvin Jennings Debbie Jess Carlott Johnson Chris Johnson Vickie Johnson James Jokisch Andy Jones Keith Jones Tuesday, September 23. Band Chicken Fry. All chickens were fried! Friday, October 3. Looks as if a few trees in the Jacksonville area were decorated with toilet paper! Sunday, October 5. The Seniors finished painting the field house. Or was it really finished? Saturday, October 11. Homecoming Mums went on sale. 68 Terry Jones Brenda Jordan Kevin Jumper David Kennedy Kelly Kinsell Becky Knapp John Kolberer Judy Kozma Bobbie Kroush Gerald Lacey Tom Ladd Tom Landes Craig Lashmett Bert Laslcy Sylvia Laurent Rondala Laync Cindy Leach Danna Leake Lloyd Leefers Paul Lewis Vicky Lindsey Ken Logue Floyd Lomelino Tim Longlcy Eddie Lowe Rick Lowery Brenda Lucas Mark Lyons Lynn McCullough James McDaniel Mike McDaniel Karen McFarland Rex McKinley Earl McMcans Tim McMcans Bill McPherson Pat Main Tim Malone Debbie Manker Shari Markillc John Mason Tammy Mason Terry Massey Nancy Maupin Curtis Mayberry Bill Mayes Rick Meado James Mellor Margaret Mellor Sue Meyer Tracy Meyers Nancy Miller Bill Miller Elmer Mitchell Sherri Mitchell Tresha Mitchell Deborah Morgan Doug Morris Melody Morris Mike Mullen Tammy Mullens Mary Mundinger Robyn Murphy Karen Murrell Lori Ninmer Richard Noble Kelly Nocckcr Becky Nunes Jim Orr Cheryl Orris 69 Jeff Orris Bobby Osborne Kristi Overturf Craig Owens Gary Painter Isabel Parrott Cheryl Patterson David Patterson Joe Pattic Dale Pennell James Pennell Kathy Peters Larry Peters Glenn Pickens James Pierce Jennie Poole Susan Potts Connie Powell Bonnie Prather Eva Preston Randy Preston Larry Proffitt Debbie Provo Rick Ralston Rick Retherford Erie Rhodes Janice Rice Bonnie Rogers Mary Rowe Tony Rowe Bruce Ruetcr Erie Runkcl Roger Russell Dan Ryan Cheryl Sanderson Kandy Scheilper Mark Scobbic Steve Scobbic Fonda Scott Jeff Scott Rose Scott Andy Shay Darrell Simmermaker Lauren Simmons Leaser Slater Vera Slater Barb Smith Carmen Smith Doug Smith Kim Smith Shelley Smith Thelma Sorrell Nancy Spargo Joanna Sparrow Wilbur Spink Susan Spradlin Cathy Steele Rick Stelling Debbie Stevens Harold Stewart Karen Suiter Dan Sumpter Jayc Surratt Becky Surratt Diana Suter Terry Sylcr Cheryl Tankersley Rick Tavendcr Colleen Taylor 70 Saturday, October 18. Homecoming Parade, Football game, and Dance. Tuesday, October 21. There were alot of nervous Juniors around. Reason: The P.S.A.T. test. Friday, October 31. Halloween Night. Quite a few ghosts were seen floating around the football game. Saturday, November 8. Home doing homework as a result of bad report cards. A bummer! Mike Taylor Bruce Thompson Alice Tinkler Robin Turner Sheila Turner David VanHyning Ronnie VanNoy Don Votsmicr Jeff Waggener Linda Walker Beth Wallace Rhonda Walls Jeanne Waltrip Chcri Warcup Teresa Warden Brad Ware Linda Way Ken Weidner Karen Wcstbcrg Julie Wetherall Robert Wheatley Katrina Whitaker Steve Whitton LaDonna Wilkinson Ralph Willhite Andy Williams Randy Williams Vicky Williams Ken Willoughby Teresa Willoughby Jim Wilson Linda Wilson Jennifer Young Linlcy Yow Betty Zimmer 71 72 Wednesday, November 12. First snowfall? Fifth hour. November 14, and 15, J.H.S. frolics in the High School Auditorium. Tuesday, November 18. Second hour the Seniors ordered their Graduation Announcements and forgot to go back to class afterwards. Thursday, November 20. Basketball is starting and the Barbers are back in business. Tim Adams Brenda Albin Roberta Allan Alan Anders Fay Anderson Jerome Anderson Kim Andrews Kathy Ash Terry Ashbaker Lisa Ator Renee Badorck Cheryl Baker Kerry Baptist Kevin Baptist Tracey Barber Julie Basham Sue Basham Candy Beavers Todd Becker Gayle Beckman Brad Bcllm Larry Black Jim Blan David Blachettc Bill Blue Mark Bobb Caric Bodinc Susan Bouchard Karey Bourne Tom Braden Kevin Brant Tammie Brickey Abby Brogdon Robby Brogdon Roger Brogdon Henry Brown Kara Brown Lucille Brown Warren Brown Mark Bruins Jennifer Brust Stuart Bryan 73 Rob Buchanan Julie Buckley Carolyn Bullard Mary Bunfill Sharon Burchett Linda Buscy Sharon Byers Susan Byus Patty Caldwell Lewis Camerer Mike Campbell Chris Cannon Kevin Carriger Debbie Chapman Tanya Chapman Bob Clark Lori Clark Carol Clements James Cobb Diana Cochran Brian Coe Nancy Colton Jennifer Cope Tony Corradi Kelly Coultas Wendy Coulter Charles Cox David Cox Jim Cozart Cindy Crabtree Brett Cradock Chris Craigmilcs Brian Crawford Stan Crawford John Cross Ron Cruzan Margi Cunningham Karen Curtright Peggy Dame David Daniel Alex Daniels Terry Danner Brett Davenport Ronald Davidson Sheila Davis Mandy Decker Sandy Decs Marty DcFratcs Bill Dickerson Kathy Dobey Terry Dobson Steve Donovan Donna Dougherty Patty Downing Jean Duncan Roger Dwyer Kevin Edmiston Steve Elsomc Eric Enz Alan Ervin Jill Eslinger Kathy Fairfield Susan Farmer Mike Farraf Cheryl Fcarson Jennifer Filson David Fisher Nancy Flick Dan Foote Becky Ford 74 Friday, November 21. Half of the J.H.S. students were at the Triopia game. Triopia was victorious in the State A-l finals, 36 to 6. Monday, November 24. Soon the Sophomores will be flashing around their very own class rings. Wednesday, November 26. The Juniors took the Constitution test. How did you do? Pass or Fail? Saturday, December 6. Our first home Basketball game. Tammy Ford Walter Frank Dennis Franklin Sherry Fredericks Craig Fritz Jeff Gain Richard Gardner Gemini Gardner Robert Gcrncr Marjorie Gillis Daleen Gray Roger Greenwood Marc Gregory Bob Grogan Shari Hacker Cindy Haggerty Candy Haley Carol Harbaugh Steve Hardin Lydia Harkrader Roland Harris Janet Harshaw Lynn Hart Gary Hayes I red Hayes Marty Hayes Nancy Hayes Sheri Hayes Leah Heaton Steve Heimlich Jill Heironimus Wynne Hclmig Steve Henson Casey Heycr Gary Hickox Ruth Hileman Brad Hill Kenneth Hill Bruce Hobbs Becca Holloway 75 Doug Moll Brian Holts Ronald Hoois Shari Howe Linda Howerton Jeff Huff Janie Husa Joy Husa Ken Hymes Danny Inman Lisa Irlam Debra Jackson James Jackson John Jackson Karen Jackson Mark Jackson Renault Jackson Carol Johnson David Johnson Roth Johnson Russell Johnson Sara Johnson Randy Jones David Joseph Kevin Kelly Tammy Kelly Bill Killiam Craig Killcbrew Julie Kilver Mike King Greg Kirchofcr Tim Kiser Bob Kncplcr Danny Knight Lisa Knight Kathy Kunzeman Mary Lash Craig Lashmcl Susan Law Larry Lawcncc Saturday, December 20. Christmas Dance. Wednesday, December 24. I 2:00 p.m., a strange object was seen in the sky! Thursday, January 15. Wrestling in Springfield. 76 Terry Lcbesch Donna Lee Nancy Lee Valerie Lee Marshall Lcmmc Jay Leonard Scotl Lewis Kenny List Mark Lockwood Andy Lomclino Tammy Longlcy Rob Loncrgan Keith Lumpkins Earl Lyons Kerry Lyons Bob Mabry Christine Main Mark Mann James Matheny Gary Mather Glcndon Marsh Mindy Martin Andy Mason Joyce Mason Sharon Massey Sheryl Massey Kim Mayberry Mike Mayberry Tom Maupin Beth McCullcy Owen McGason Sue McKula Don McMeans Penny McNccce LaMontc McPikc Bob Medley Janet Mcdlock Barb Mcgginson Cindy Megginson Cathy Meyer Greg Meyer Jeff Meyer Scott Meyer Stepheny Meyer Mark Miller Mark Miller Linda Morris Roy Morris Mike Mosley Tom Mullen Wayne Murphy Sue Murrell Steven Myers Arthur Neal Connie Neff Laurie Newman Tari Nichols Ron Ninmcr Janet Noble Lewis Narrell Donny Nunes Sue Odcnettcl Jim Oliver Steve Osburn Kenny Oswald Sherrie Oxley Michele Owdom Kent Palmer Jenny Patty Jon Phillips 77 Bronna Pennell Kevin Pennell Arlon Perkins Elaine Peters Bob Pierce Joy Pierson Bill Poole Rod Portor Jim Potter Tammy Powell Rick Powell Clara Powers Mike Prather Tim Preston Teresa Price David Proffitt Brad Pruitt Teresa Rattler Lori Rawling Steve Reed Roger Rehberg Becky Reid Mike Richards Anita Richardson Mark Richardson Paul Ricgcl Jim Roach Andy Rowland Ted Rust Jerry Sanders Sherry Sanders Phil Santos Bruce Scan Ian Nancy Scholfield Robert Schofield Doug Scott Jeff Scott Sandy Scott Lauri Skullcy Sucllcn Sellars Connie Settles Steve Shirkey Bill Shoemaker Dec Shoemaker Gary Sivillc Ed Six Mike Slaughter Jim Smith Kelley Smith Larry Smith Mike Smith Steve Smith Darlene Smock Sam Sorrell Ellen Spargo Scott Spencer James Spradlin Jerry Spradlin Kim Spradlin David Spurting Sarah Pratt Vickie Stauffer Mark Stcinmctz Mike Stewart Tony Stevens Laura Stocker Rhonda Stout Larry Stover Crystal Strubbe Terry Stucker 78 Saturday, January 24. S.A.T. tests were taken. Can you go to college now? Saturday, February 14. Did you send your favorite person a Valentine card? Lets hope so!! February 14 was also the date of the A.C.T. test. At least its out of the way! Thursday, February 28. The Girls Basketball team took on the Eisenhower girls at Eisenhower. Mike Sutties Joyce Surratt Rhonda Swann John Swisher Melody Talor Michael Taylor Grctchcn Ten Eyck Mike Thomas Debbie Thompson Mike Tooley Judy Tribble Evelyn Trout Gloria Trumbo Bruce Tucker Gerald Turner Greg Turner Rachel Twyford Jim Van Hyning Lisa Veness Jim Vcrhoff Cathy Versen Debbie Votsmier Graig Waggencr Lyndcll Waggccr Steve Walden Carcn Waltrip Dec Dec Walker Terry Walker Tony Walkington Terry Walz Sarah Pratt Brian Ward Lee Ward Patty Ward Jean Wardell Karen Waters Tammy Watkins Linda Weisert Julie Welch David Wild Mike Wilkinson Tese Willhite Lcsly Williams Larry Wilson Robert Wingler Kevin Winleman Dayrl Winter Bill Woodrum Penny Woods Jamie Woodward Donita Worrall Bev Wynn Glen York Ken Young 79 you bought a tennis ball keychain to support the Spanish Club Dawn Williams was the Drum Major of the Band the Speech and Drama Club attended the Wood River Festival and Kim Elias, Emily Hewitt, and Jenny Norris received Superior ratings you were buried in the hay at the FCA hayride Terry Lewis, Jim Pate, Jeff Baise, Albert Evans, Ken Heaton, Jim Jockisch, David Patterson, Roger Adams, Bruce Thompson, and Mr. Fortschneider attended the National Convention of FFA, November 11-14 in Kansas City Student Government divided in to a lot of committees and put on a great Homecoming Latin Club walked away with the first place trophy at the annual Illinois Junior Classical League South Convention the Orchestra, Choir, and Band all performed for their annual Christmas concert David Sabatini dressed up as Santa Claus for the Christmas meeting of NHS you tore your hair out on the Herald staff trying to meet the deadline for the paper, and you always just barely made it the Jazz Band performed at all of the home basketball games Melissa Gaston was elected a junior board member for the National Student Safety Program you tried out all of those yummy recipes at French Club meetings German Club sold raffle tickets for a gingerbread house you felt like an idiot as you were being initiated in to Thespians You were really excited when you found out that you made the yearbook staff J STAFF CREATES BEST YEARBOOK EVER Mrs. Chenoweth, Adviser; Steve Madsen, Photographer; Stan Gustine, Co-Sports Editor; Jenny Norris, Co-Editor, Co-Activities Editor; Darlene Harbuziuk. Co-Sports Editor, Art Editor; Dawn Williams, Senior and Faculty Editor; Mary Rowe, Underclass; Suzie Fernandes, Academics; Joe Ineich, Co-Sports Editor; Cynthia Bailey. Co-Editor. Co-Activities Editor; Tom Bills, Business Manager; Beth Longo, Assistant; Susan Pratt. Organizations Editor; Becky Knapp. Assistant; David Taylor, Photographer. Staff members added second semester: Patty Caldwell and Tim Parham, Photographers. If you are an upperclassmen then you will be able to notice some of the different things about the 1976 J yearbook. If you are a sophomore then you probably will just take it for granted that all yearbooks have a cover in full color. The beginning of the book also has many pages of complete color. If you are tired of just looking at pictures then just spend a rainy day reading our yearbook. For the first time ever the Crimson J will be accompanied by a supplement which will appear in August. The yearbook staff has worked hard all year to come up with a creative book with a new format. 82 WORKING HARD ON THE “J” 83 HERALD IS THE VOICE OF J.H.S son, bul V.V.SW r -aT . Miss Winkleman, Advisor; Scott Evans. Feature Editor; Mike Taylor, Sports Editor; F.ilcen Wcstberg. First Page Editor; Kathy Dalton. Opinion Editor; Becky Hickey. Managing Editor; Joe Thompson. VtV i s Really Obsolete Tom Landes, Editorial Assistant; Lcannc Gregory, Editorial Assistant; Mary Bouchard, Typist; Brenda Lucas, Typist; Joe Pattic. Typist; David Taylor, Photographer; Scott Evans, Feature Editor; Roger Deem. Photographer. The J.H.S. Herald is published monthly with news of school activities and interesting features. Although the paper comes out at the end of each month, the staff is always busy, writing stories, taking pictures, typing and making headlines. Three days before release the Herald is sent to Brazil, Indiana, to be published. The staff works very hard and is trying new techniques. Thanks to them the Herald is a nice addition to our school. H€ftfiLD KC' INKBLOT EXPRESSES CREATIVITY Rac Ellen Jackson, co-editor; Mrs. Galvez, Advisor; Joe Incich, co-editor. SS ut J pat ouf le Eric Christians. Art Editor; Eileen Wcstberg, Business Manager „AXir Tii y The Inkblot is a collection of original writings from the students at J.H.S. published each year by the Senior Honors English class. Material under the three sections of short stories, essays and poetry are submitted by many students from various English classes. The staff, with the assistance of Mrs. Galvez, sorts through the writings and publishes the booklet for purchase by the hostudents. Many hours of long work are put into the making of the Inkblot. THE DRUM Short Story: (Seated) Dan Brunc. Kathy Dalton. Nancy Drcnnan. (Standing) Tom Worrall, Dawn Williams, short story editor. U a Because of the help of God, Essay: Mark Wack, Stephanie Poetry: Becky Hickey, poetry edi- Mason. ' a 11__i l°C Susan Pratt. Jenny Norris. Even a party filled witlb$jg{ hrocu .r Joan Fernades rd before. But Millie made him promise never again QUILL AND SCROLL GAINS NEW TV f 1 ( 1 J I ' I J Cynthia Bailey. Joe incich, Jenny Norris, Stan Gustine, Darlene Harbuziuk. Dawn Williams, Susan Pratt. |J | , } Becky Hickey, Kathy Dalton. Eileen Westbcrg. And life cannot be bought. Quill and Scroll is an honor society for outstanding work in high school journalism. Membership is granted for work given to a school newspaper or yearbook. Kathy, Becky and Eileen are all senior members of the Herald and Cynthia, Joe, Jenny, Stan, Darlene, Dawn, and Susan are members of the Crimson J. KAY PALMER, s BAND STAGES 150TH HALF-TIME SHOW Row 1: Dawn Williams. Row 2: Brenda Dalton, Debbie Blaska, Beth McCulley, Kathy Dalton. Mary Spradlin, Pam Gish, Sharon Byers, Lisa Ator, Tammy Powell. Row 3: Miss Scott. Rick Fry, Brett Craddock, Bill Killam, Phil Benz, Janet Medlock, Jim Wilson, Jim Potter, Steve Whitton, Mr. Welch. Row 4: Chip Craddock. Arthur Neal. Marty Cockcrill. Andy Cobb, Joyce Mason , Greg Turner, Paul Ricgal. Brian Roeggc. Row 5: Steve Gonzalez, Phil Santos, David Proffitt, Chris Cannon. Ron Ninmcr. Steve Myers, Gregg Kirchoeffcr, Jim Agncr. Row 6: Ken Wcidncr, Milt Wethcrcll, Eric Enz, Scott Lewis, Tcsc Willhitc, Jeff Meyer, Carmen Smith, Jeff Ford. Row 7: Kurt Heller, Jim Blaska, Mike Richards, Linda Wilson, Tony Stevens, Jeff Curtis, Rob Buchanan, l.ancc Gardner. Row 8: Ben Henderson. Steve Osburn, Bill Blue, Jennifer Filson, Sherry Sanders, Gary Mather, Scott Meyer, Emily Hewitt. Row 9: Kirk Meyer, Nancy Spargo, Debbie Jess, Stephanie Mason, Ruth Hileman. Isabel Parrott, Didi Walker, Mike Proffitt. Row 10: Susan Pratt, Deanna Deck, Jill Mosley, Kelly Coultas. Cindy Cox. JodcII Gotschall, Penny Walz, Pam Wilkinson. Row 11: Julie Middleton, Kelly Kinsell, Lynn McCullough, Debbie Votsmicr, Susan Byers, Katrina Whitaker. Laurie Newman, Tammy Mason. Row 12: Rae Ellen Jackson. Diane Darush, Sue McKula, Jennie Poole. Terric Danner, Gemini Garner. Sarah Pratt. Terry Syler. Row 13: Kristie Ovcrturf, Randy Bettis. Row 14: Steve Hcmbrough, John Cunningham, Tony Hopper, Ellen Spargo. Sharon Burehett, Jayc Surratt. David Patterson, Terry Jones. Pam Gish, Tammy Powell. Lisa Ator. Sharon Byers, Mary Spradlin. The Jacksonville Crimson Marching Band had an excellent season under the direction of Mr. James D. Welch and drum major Dawn Williams. Like the football players, the band started in August before school. The band performed in five halftime shows and several autumn parades. Of course, there were the 7:45 morning practices on a cold, dewy, field. This year the J.H.S. band performed their 150th half-time show. 86 Brenda Dalton, Debbie Blaska, Beth McCullcy, Kathy Dalton: Captain. The 21st Annual Chicken Supper was September 23. It was a HUGE success. Drum Major Dawn Williams did a fantastic job this season. She tried some new approaches and worked very hard to inspire the band to play their best. 87 JAZZ BAND BOOSTS SCHOOL SPIRIT J.H.S. Jazz Band (Drummers) Jeff Curtis Stan Fanning. Rob Buchanan. Kurt Heller. (Standing) Mr. Welch, Brad Ford, Jim Wilson, Bill Poole. Jim Potter. Rick Fry, Bill Killam. Jeff Meyer. Scott Lewis, Ken Weidner. Tese Willhite. Phil Santos. Elvin Bethel, Chip Craddock. Marty Cockerill. Andy Cobb, Kirk Meyer. Didi Walker, Arthur Neal VARSITY BAND DEVELOPS SKILLS Varsity Band (Row 1) Lauren Simmons, Becky Ford. Kerry Baptist. Kevin Baptist. Julie Buckley. Tim Adams, Clara Powers. (Row 3) Jim Orr, Mark Quinlan. Craig Killabrew. Ron Byers, Alan F.rvin. Linda Weisert, Jean Duncan, Jim Oliver. Louis Norvcll, Stan Crawford. Roland Harris. (Row 3) Miss Scott, Nancy Colton. Sandy Dees. Rob Barton. Robert Gerncr, Jim Brunc. Mr. Welch. 90 CHOIRS SING FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Concert Choir (Row I) Mr Hayter. Eileen Westberg, Mary Bunfill. Sue Sellars. Sylvia Laurent, Emily Hewitt, Sherri Mitchell, Gillian Tucker, Mary Smith, Melissa Gaston, Didi Walker. (Row 2) Elvin Bethel. Ken Hymes. Lisa Vcncss. Jim Potter, Chris Runkcl. Kevin Kelly, Jerry Anderson, Jeff Waggener, Rich Lowery. Phil Benz. Concert Choir and Mixed Chorus (Rowf 1) Eileen Westberg, Mary Bunfill, Su Sellars, Sylvia Laurent. Emily Hewitt, Sherri Mitchell. Gillian Tucker. Mary Smith. Melissa Gaston, Didi Walker. (Row 2) Lori Clark. Cindy Haggerty, Debbie Provo. Angela Blackburn. Joanna Sparrow, Nancy Flick. Jill Ess-linger. Chris Runkcl. Barb Megginson. Peggy Dame, Melody Taylor. Debbie Thompson. Debbie Johnson, Rachel Twyford. (Row 3) Susan Calaway, Tracey Barber, Laurie Sul-ley, Elvin Bethel. Ken Hymes, Lisa Vcncss, Jim Potter, Nancy Miller. Mary Provo. (Row 4) Vickie Stauffer, Tammy Kelly. Kathy Do-bey. Penny Woods, Kevin Kelly, Jerry Anderson. Jeff Waggener, Rich Lowery, Phil Benz, Sara Johnson. Jill Hieronimus. Karen Wal-trip. Kathy Coe. ORCHESTRA PERFORMS LAST CONCERT J.H.S. Orchestra (Row I) Julie Welch. Sherri Mitchell. Kurt Decker, Jane Frieburg, Sharon Massey. (Row 2) Julie Middleton. Kathy Dalton. Didi Walker. Emily Hewitt. Susan Pratt. (Row 3) Ken Weidner, Jeff Ford, Phil Santos, Brian Roegge, Greg Turner, Bill Poole, Bill Killam. Jackie Naper. (At piano) Jim Potter. (Standing) Jeff Curtis. 91 LATIN CLUB HOSTS STATE CONVENTION Advanced Latin. Tom Worrall. Dan Brune, David Woodworth. Chuck Colburn, Sherri Mitchell. Lisa Clark. Vicky Lindsay. Mike Taylor, Janet Irlam, Sue DeGroot. Do you know what “Silent Night” sounds like in Latin? Singing Christmas carols in Latin was just one of the many activities that the Latin Clubs participated in this year. They were host to the State Latin Convention in November and won several trophies. At their monthly meetings they practice their use of Latin and mythology in games. In the spring slaves swarm the school in celebration of slave week. 2nd year Latin (Row I) John Cross, Doug Holt. Alan Ervin, Greg Turner, Debi Chapman. Sherri Fredricks. Gemini Garner. Karen Waters, Terry Walker. (Row 2) Kim Andrews. Sue Sellars, Rhonda Swann, Mike Smith. (Row 3) Lee Ward, Bill Blue, Greg Kirchhofcr, Gary Mather, Kary Bourne, Craig Lashmet. David Spurling, Paul Ricgal. SPANISH CLUB SELLS TENNIS BALLS (Seated) Tere Buchanan, Jeanenne Cruzan. Brenda Irlam, Mary Bouchard. (1st Row) Mr. Velasco. Kathy Andrews, Julie Middleton, Kathy White. Tracy Headcn. Karen Pirtlc, Cindy Kemp, Kevin Price, Marti Slavens. (2nd Row) Mark Steelman, Jeff Ogle, Sandy Tucker. Jim Scott, Marilyn Turner. The Advanced Spanish club is made up of fourth year students under the assistance of Mr. Velasco. They practice the language with use of games and preparing Spanish and Mexican food. As a class project, the Spanish club sold tennis ball key chains. Advanced French Club (L — R) Susan Pratt, Eileen West-berg. Missy Williams, Liz Zimmer. Scott Evans. Beth Longo. Myong-Suk Nam, Linda Klaus, Mrs. Brand. French Clubs learn about France’s culture by cooking French food, playing games in French and using conversational French in class. They meet once a month during class time for these activities. The Advanced French Club built a float for homecoming and placed third in the competition. Le Societe Honoraire de Francais is an honor society for those who excel in French. Membership is granted at the sophomore level with the proper grades. Le Socictc Honoraire de Francais (Row 1) Myong-Suk Nam, Susan Pratt. Liz Zimmer. (Row 2) Karen Colton, Eileen Wcstbcrg. FRENCH CLUB LEARNS BY COOKING French Club 3rd year Mrs. Verticchio, Sylvia Laurent, Melissa Gaston, Ed Lowe, Emily Hewitt, Dave Dailey. Karen Colton. French Club 2nd year (Row 1) Becca Holloway, Linda Howerton, Lynn Hart. Sheri Hayes, Michele Owdom, Tese Willhitc. Sarah Pratt. Janie Husa, Kim Spradlin, Cindy Haggerty. Sherrie Sanders, Nancy Flick, Jenny Brust. (Row 2) Kathy Ash, Joyce Mason, Cathy Versen. Pam Lcbesch, Julie Welch, Jennifer Filson. Debbie Votsmier. Cathy Meyer, Nancy Colton, Cindy Crabtree, Vickie Stauffer, Sharon Burchett, Jill Esslinger, Mrs. Vertic-chio. (Row 3) Walter Frank, Bruce Tucker, Brad Johnson, Arthur Neal, Jim Potter. Senior Class Officers: Debbie Burmeislcr, Secre- Sophomore Class Officers: Bccca Holloway, Secretary; Tcsc Will- tary; Terry Lewis, Vice-president; Rick Vcrscn. hitc. President, Patty Caldwell, Vice-president; Kathy Vcrscn, Trea- Prcsident. surer. Junior Class Officers: Connie Powell, Vice-president; Becky Knapp, President; Cathy Cody, Secretary; Jenifer Young, Treasurer. GERMAN CLUB RAFFLES GINGERBREAD HOUSE Advanced German Club (Bottom — up) Nancy Cleveland, Lana Eckcr. Kathy Dalton, Mrs. Nelson. Joyce Hembrough, Darlene Harbu iuk, Joan Fernandes, Sandy Bunfill, Sara Gierke, Jane Freiburg, Mary Mundingcr, Dennis Gragber, Kathy Cody, Karl Bockcmcirer, Eric Run-kel. Why would school kids make a gingerbread house? The Advanced German Club (A.D.V.) built the gingerbread house, then raffled it off to make money for a German dinner. Both German clubs enjoy eating, playin games and speaking German in their classes. Intermediate German Club (Row 1) Brian Crawford, Scott Meyer, Bret Davenport, Tim Adams, Terry Walz. Kent Palmer, Stuart Bryan, Didi Walker. (Row 2) Wynne Hcl-mig, Stan Crawford. Brian Ward. Steve Shirkey, Keith Lumpkins, Jerry Sanders, Dannie Nunes, Cindy Mcgginson. Tammic Buckcy, Connie Neff. 97 NHS HOSTS DISTRICT POTLUCK IN JANUARY Seniors (Row I) Karyn Spencer. Sandy Tucker. Heidi I ran . Julie Middleton. Kathy White. Sue Dc-Groot. Marsha Moore. (Row 2) Dagmar Schroettcr. Sandy Bunfill. Darlene Harbu- iuk. Joan Fcrnadcs. Cynthia Bailey. Jenny Norris, Eileen Westberg, l.i Zimmer, Joni Campbell. Debbie Burmcistcr. (Row 3) Dan Brunc. Kurt Heller. Dave Sabatini. Joe Ineich. Chip Craddock, Kirk Meyer, Susan Pratt. Juniors (Section I) Sherri Mitchell, Linda Wilson. Melissa Gaston. Tracey Meyers, Nancy Spargo. Tammy Mason (Section 2) Diane Darush. Sara Gierke. Debbie Mankcr, Karen Colton. (Section 3) Kelly Kinscll, Lauren Simmons. Suzie Caldwell. Kelly Nocckcr. David Bullard. Sara Gindcr. What club eats the most at J.H.S.? It has to be National Honor Society. The Monthly pot-lucks arc a culinary delight. N.H.S. meets at the homes of members for these business meetings. In January they Hosted the District meeting in the commons. N.H.S. helps to stimulate scholarship, service to others, leadership and the development of character. SPEECH AND DRAMA “PLAYS” THROUGH THE YEAR National Thespian Society (Row I) Jane Freiburg, Pam Lcbesch, Eileen Westberg. (Row 2) Sherri Mitchell, Beth Longo. (Row 3) Jane Shoemaker. (Standing) Mrs. Powell, Jenny Norris, Kurt Decker. Do you know that there is an honor society for commendable participation in the oratory and dramatics arts? The National Thespian Society gains members after hours of hard work in plays, speeches and contests. Speech and Drama Club (Left Side Down) Jane Shoemaker, Emily Hewitt, Sherri Mitchell, Jenny Norris, Karl Bock-cmeicr. (Row I) Nancy Flick, Debi Chapman, Tammy Watkins, Mike Taylor, Sue Sellars, Diana Sutcr. Leannc Gregory, Jane Freiburg, Joe Thompson. (Row 2) Beth Longo. Eileen West-berg. Karen Waters, Mrs. Powell, Eric Christians. Karen Murrell, Sue Murrell. (Right Side Down) Kurt Decker, Jill Tucker. Speech and Drama offers students the opportunity to be involved in oratory and dramatic arts. In November they participated in the Woodriver Speech Festeval and in the spring speech contest will occur. A Bicentennial Festival is planned for February. F.F.A. WINS NATIONAL SILVER EMBLEM Sophomores (Row 1) David Daniel. Jim Spradlin. Mike Suttlcs. Mike King. Lynn Waggener, Tony Walkington. Jim Smith. Mike Prather. (Row 2) Diane Cochran. Rhonda Stout. Andy Lo-melino. David Cox. Todd Becker. John Jackson. Lonny Chambers. Roger Brogden. (Row 3) Robby Brogdon. Danny Inman. Mark Jackson. Glenn York. Mike Taylor. Mark Stcinmetz, John Swisher. Junior (Row I) Tony Hopper. Jim Buchanan. Marty Cockcrill. David Patterson. Bob Fry, Rick Flynn. Jim Jokisch, Doug Beckman. Randy Hall. Terry Massey. (Row 2) Dale Cully, Mike Garde (Routt), Joe MeGrady (Routt). Bruce Thompson. Roger Adams. Mark Doyle, Wayne Eyer, Bruce Ructcr. Erie Brown. Rick Raiston, Robert Anderson. (Row 3) Dohrn Howard, Robin Hicks. Randy Colbert. Wendell Hughes. Rick Retheford, Curtis Mayberry. Mike Emerson. Harold Stewart, Tony Fox. Floyd Lomelino. Seniors (Row I) Terry Lewis, Mark Fox. Greg Surbcck. J.D. Pate. J.D. Baise, John Sparrow. Ed Schofield. Tim Langdon. (Row 2) Mr. Fortschneider. Albert Evans. Pat McKinnon. Wes Long. Kirk Davidsmeyer, Mike Rigor, D..I. Lindsay. D.R. Bates, K.L. Miller. Bill Browning. Bruce Johnson. The Jacksonville Chapter of the Future Farmers of America won the National Silver Emblem while attending the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. Eight members and their advisor Mr. Fortschneider went to the sessions in the fall. F.F.A. helps to develop leaders in Agriculture for the future. All people taking Ag. are eligible to join and the Jacksonville Chapter has 164 members. The students work in Ag. occupation areas. Some exhibit livestock, show crop projects and participate in shows and fairs. F.F.A. gives students the chance to develop into farmers for the future. 100 Officers (L — R) Mr. Fortschneider, Advisor; Terry Lewis. Secretary; Greg Sur-beck; Jim Pate, President; Roger Adams. Vice — President; Jim Jokisch, Treasurer; Ronny Hall; Bruce Thompson. Sentinel; David Patterson. Reporter. S.A.E. TEACHES IN AREA SCHOOLS U.B.I.C. SPONSORS GOODWILL United Believers in Christ is to provide Christian fellowship for UBIC members. They have parties and bake sales to sponser goodwill efforts. (Clockwise From Bottom Left) Diane Sutter. Scott Hembrough. Kurt Decker. Sandy Bunfill. Karen Waters. S.A.E. (From Bottom) Joan Fernandes. Kathy White. Liz Zimmer. Kent Palmer. Student Action for Education is open to all students interested in teaching. S.A.E. gives students the opportunity to teach at other schools in the area. 101 SCIENCE SOCIETY COLLECTS ALUMINUM (L R) Barb Megginson. Connie Suttles, Kim Andrews, Debbie Chapman. Kent Palmer, Brad DeFrates, Karen Waters, Lisa Irlam, Tom Worrall, Jane Frieburg, Sue Sellars. Suzic Caldwell, Sara Gindcr. The Science Society is open to all students interested in extra curricular science, although it focused mainly on ecology this year. They had several drives to collect aluminum to be recycled. Trimming up the commons was among many of their activities. Mr.Ommen was their advisor. ART CLUB HOLDS WORKSHOPS (L R) Sandy Bunfill, Julie Wcthcrcll, Mrs. Grojcan. Debbie Jackson Kim Elias, Carla Lecfcrs, James Me Donald, Debbie Strickler, Linley Yow, Carol Woods, Sara Gindcr. Kim Andrews, Sue Sellars. Roger Deem, Suzic Caldwell, Carlott Johnson, Mrs. Scott. The Art Club meets every two weeks with business meetings and workshops. They have had bake sales to buy supplies and plan to sell pottery in the spring. All people interested in art could join. 102 KEY CLUB SELLS PEANUTS Mark Scobbic, Tony Stevens. Jim Verhoef, Ron VanNoy, Ed Lowe, Ron Aring. Dave Sabatini, Dave Dailey, Mike Proffitt, Mike Schneider, Mr. Samples, Steve Gonzalez, Mike Hayes, Mike Elliott, Joe Ineich, Ralph Willhite, Rick Versen, Kurt Heller, Brad Ware, Tom Bills. The Jacksonville Key Club which is sponsored by Kiwanis is a good-will volunteer organization. Some of the activities the Key Club participated in were selling $900 worth of Peanuts and stapling 1300 1976-77 curriculum guides. The Key Club is open to any high-school boy who would like to donate his time for the service of the community through volunteer organizations. G.A.S. HAS STATE AND NATIONAL OFFICER (Front Row) Joe Thompson, Jane Shoemaker, Mr. Churchill. (Row 2) Janice McNecly, Eileen Westberg, Renee Childers, Connie Powell, Carmen Smith. Colleen Taylor, Larry Wilson, John Phillips, Lamontc McPikc, Susan Spencer, Stephanie Mason, Cathy Taylor, Mary Smith. The Group for Auto Safety is designed to promote safety in schools and community. G.A.S. meets twice a month and is open to all students interested in auto safety. They have car washes, auto safety checks and sold buttons for a money making project. The Jacksonville Chapter has a state and national officer this year, Melissa Gaston. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ARGUES OUT THE YEAR SENIORS (Row 1) Rae Ellen Jackson, De-lanca Tcgcdcr, Susan Spencer, Gayle Gibbs, Missy Wulliams, Susan Husa. Shelley Means, Karen Pirtle, Susan Pratt, Dawn Williams. (Row 2) Nancy Drcnnan, Janice McNeely, Stephanie Mason, Kathy Dalton, Jenny Norris, Jill Tucker. Myong-Suk Nam, Kyoko Kato, Carol Woods. (Row 3) Tom Bills, Eileen W'estberg, Beth Longo, Darlene Harbuziuk, Mary Beth Pavlick. Lisa Fulkerson, Carol Campbell, Jane Shoemaker. Renee Childers, Becky Hickey. (Row 4) Pam Lcbcsch, Joni Campbell, Debbie Burmeistcr, Lori Weister, Patty Fernandes, Joan Fernandes, Jennifer Ncvius, Carol Guse, Cindy Dobbs. Tracy Hcadcn. Jan Earles, Cynthia Bailey. (Row 5) Jeff Ogle, Rick Vcrsen, Sam Richards, Mike Schneider. Kurt Decker, John Stafford, Joe Thompson. Karyn Spencer. Student Government gives the students an opportunity to have a voice in the decisions and activities in the school. Student Government sponsored a back to school dance in September, debated the Christmas court hassle, gave money to the Junior Class for picking up trash, and as always discussed a smoking lounge. Having grown rather large it’s very difficult to get anything done, but with the many committees and the officers, some order does prevail. JUNIORS (Row I) Joyce Hcmbrough. Charitic Warcup. Becky Knapp. Connie Powell. Cindy Leach. (Row 2) Lcannc Gregory. Lisa Gillespie. Kelly Noccker, Emily Hewiti. (Row 3) Karen Murrell. Mary Smith. Melissa Gaston. Colleen Taylor. Sherri Mitchell. Diane Sutcr. Carmen Smith. (Row 4) Lori Ninmcr. Tracey Meyers. Shelley Ash. Sara Gindcr. (Row 5) Terry Jones. Mike Taylor. Chuck Colburn. Ron Aring. Bill Hickox. Doug Morris. Jennifer Young. SOPHOMORES (Row 1) Joy Huston. Ruth Hileman, Laurie Newman. Susan Bouchard, Kathy Ash, Karen Waters, Stc-pheny Meyer, Janie Husa, Stan Crawford, Kent Palmer. Rob Loncrgan (Row 2) Glenn York, Carol Clements, Kelly Coultas. Julie Kilver, Bcv Winn. Karen Jackson. Patty Caldwell. Kim Spradlin. Tesc Will-hite. Mary Bunfill. (Row 3) Kathy Fairfield, Sherrie Ox-Icy, Lynn Hart, Bccca Holloway, Joyce Mason, Shari Hacker, Jerricc Spradlin, Didi Walker. Sandy Decs, Barb Mcggin-son. (Row 4) Tim Adams. Clara Powers, Kim Andrews. Dcbi Chapman, Lisa Irlam, Kathy Versen. Linda Howerton. Student Government Officers arc shown opposite this page. Clockwise From Bottom Left: Dawn Williams. Treasurer; Joe Thompson, Vice-President; Debbie Blaska. Secretary. Not pictured Karyn Spencer. President. GIRLS JOIN BOYS IN F.C.A. BOYS IN F.C.A. (From Bottom L — R) Kurt Heller, Brian Roegge, Mike Welch, Craig Lashmett, Steve Gonzalez, Mike Taylor, Joe In-eich, Dave Sabatini, Rick Ver-sen, Tim Malone, Dave Dailey, Brad Ware, Erie Runkel, Ralph Willhite, John Stafford, Bob Clary. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes which offers fellowship between Christians and athletes is now organized for girls as well as boys. Mr. Moy and Miss Shaffer are the advisors for each group. F.C.A. meets twice a month with interesting activities. Athletes like St. Louis Football Cardinals and Olympic — hopeful Dan Cloeter have visited and discussed being both an athlete and a Christian. The Boys can attend F.C.A. camp in the summer. The girls are just getting their cuddle under way, but soon they will have as many programs as the boys. GIRLS IN F.C.A. (From Bottom L — R) Miss Shaffer, Karen Jackson, Dawn Williams, Tcsc Willhite, Nancy Cleveland, Jill Tucker, Sherrie Oxley, Pam Lebesch, Jane Shoemaker, Beth Longo, Mary Mundingcr, Janie Husa, Nancy Drennan, Julie Kilver, Suzie Fernandes, Shelley Smith, Lisa Woodward, Eileen Westberg. 106 Per made thirteen goals for the JHS soccer team this season the cross country team wanted to shorten the track to two miles instead of three Patty Fernandes, the only senior on the girls tennis team, was initiated by underclass members the football team had a losing season but their fans loved them anyway the golf team lost all their golf balls Linda Busey made the cheerleading squad despite her lack in heighth the girls tennis team didn’t know how to keep score you froze to death watching the football games at the athletic field Nancy Drennan ran a three mile cross country race just like “one of the guys” the football team was suspected to have drunk more than just Gatorade Jenny Brust was the only girl on the soccer team fortunately for us, Randy Bettis didn't have to wear a short skirt the girls basketball team wanted to practice (?) with the boys basketball team Pam and Joni Campbell did “the bump” out on the volleyball court the wrestling squad decided they wanted to be boxers instead the JHS bowl was filled with yelling and cheering as the JHS basketball team performed for their fans the wrestling cheerleaders didn't want to help the team practice the basketball team won their first game against Benton 107 1st. Row, Mgr. D. Aired, K. Heaton, G. Pickens, D. Dailey, , J. Baisc, B. Ware, R. Chapell. J. Pate. B. Mayes, Coach Gain. 2nd Row. Coach Stevenson, S. Fanning, T. Rowe, R. Willhite, E. Bethel, R. retherford, J. Mcdanicl, T. Lewis, S. Hartz, , J. Covey. M. Mullen, Coach Curtis, 3rd. Row, M. Scobbie, T. Green. B. Baldwin, R. Versen. S. Gustinc. S. Richards, E. Runklc, S. Scobbic, J. Waggener. P. Heisc, B. Thompson, Head Coach Gary Spangenberg This year was just one of those years for the fighting Crimsons. Each player and coach felt he had a good chance to win quite a few ball games. It just seemed like the team could not get it all together. The team was led by quite a few fine individual preformers. Pat Heise leads this list being selected to the all conference team at center. Pat also played at many different defensive positions. Strong up front blocking from Terry Lewis, Jeff Waggencr, Stan Gustinc, and Stan Fanning provided protection for Rick Versen to pass for 1,154 yards. Ralph Willhite was on the end of 628 yards of Versen’s aerials. Steve Scobbie, another Junior end, pulled down 17 passes for 308 yards. Bruce Baldwin had a fine year of double duty as a running back and linebacker position. Where he rushed for 276 yards and called the defensive signals from his linebacker position. James McDaniel carried the ball for a 4.5 yard per carry average for a total of 218 yards. Other fine performers include: Tony Rowe, who led the team with 98 tackles. Dave Dailey, Randy Chappell, and Mike Mullen also had fine seasons. Most of these performers will be back next season. With these Juniors heading the standout list and the sophomores scoring in two varsity games, the future of the Crimson’s football can only look good. Scobbic catches one more of his st. Row, E. Bethel, S. Hartz, J. Baise. 2nd Row, , T. Lewis, J. Covey, J. Pate, 3rd. Row, S. Gustine, S. Richards. 17 receptions. R. Versen, P. Heise, . Captain Gustinc looks for a tackle. 109 1st. Row, G. Hickox, S. Crawford. F. Hayes, D. Holt. M. Cambell, J. Smith, B. Lasley, T. Mullen. D. Knight, Mgr. Aired, 2nd. Row, L. Wilson, J. Matheny, D. Blanchette, E. Lyons, W. Brown. B. Johnson, A. Neal, W. Hill. B. Coc, 3rd. Row, Coach Stevenson, K. List. D. Franklin, J. Sanders. G. Sivillc. A. Anders. B. Shoemaker. R. Johnson. M. Richards. M. Dcfratcs. D. Proffit. Coach Gain. 4th Row. Coach Spangenberg. J. Jackson, G. York, H. Brown. L. McPike. J. Woodward. J. Verhoef, M. Bruins, K. Kelly. J. Anderson. A. Mason, Head Coach Curtis, 1st. Row, Coaches, Spangenberg, Stevenson, Gain, Curtis, 2nd. Row, Captians, Terry All conference center, Pat Heise makes a tackle. Lewis, Rick Vcrscn. Sam Richards, Stan Gustinc, Pat Heise. Baldwin makes one more stop. 110 Junior, Steve Scobbic can’t pull this one in. LINKMEN SHOOT TO 9-1 RECORD Front: Jim Brune, John I lever, Mark Bobb, Terry Walz. Kevin Winkleman. Back: Coach Buckley, Mark Mann, Greg Kirchoffcr. Mike Mosley, Bill McPherson. Bob Kncplcr, Tim Brune. The Crimson Golf team in 1975 posted a 9-1 record after starting from scratch. With no returning lettermen, the sophomores dominated and led the team to the best record of any fall sport. Bob Knepler, who was the low scorer for the Crimsons 9 out of 11 matches and medalist 5 times, along with Mark Mann, Terry Walz. Mark Bobb. and Greg Kirchoffer, were the five sophomores wholed the team through a fine year highlighted by a 12th place finish in the 23 team Southeast Invitational. With hard work and dedication, the Jacksonville Golf Team has a good chance to become one of the best teams in the history of golf dt Jacksonville High School. 1975 GOLF RECORD 9 WINS 1 Loss IHS 178 Routt 187 JHS 178 Rushvillc 193 JHS 178 Beardstown 190 JHS 153 Routt 174 JHS 176 Pittsfield 187 Griffin 166 JHS 179 JHS 168 Rushville 173 JHS 168 Beardstown 183 JHS 174 Virginia 181 JHS 163 Pittsfield 171 Capitol Conference 8th A A District |8th Southeast Invite 12th MARK MANN — ' GREG KIRCII1IOFFER BOB KNEPLER TERRY WALZ MARK BOBB THE FIVE SOPHOMORES WHO LED THE GOLF TEAM IN 75 m HARRIERS SURVIVE TO SECTIONAL FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR DESPITE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES 1975 Cross Country Record 5 WINS 7 LOSSES Lanphicr 16 JHS 43 JHS 22 Pleasant Plains 43 Alton 16 JHS 47 Pleasant Plains 25 JUS 30 JHS 16 Chatham 43 Springfield 26 JHS 29 Hannibal 24 JHS 35 JHS 25 Pleasant Plains 33 JHS 27 Morton 29 JHS 22 Griffin 40 Southeast 20 JHS 38 Quincy 18 JHS 40 Coach Moy 1971-1975 42 Wins — 13 Losses .760 Pet. Bottom: Ken Weidner. Joe Ineich, Tony Corradi. Jeff Baumgart. Dan Foote. Kevin Fairfield, Coach Moy. Top: Dave Sabatini, Mike Welch, Ron VanNoy, Kerry Lohrenz, Bob Fairfield. Andy Jones, Tim Malone, Rick Baumgart. The cross-country team this year was, for the people involved, disappointing. Despite injuries and illnesses to the number two, three, four, and five runners, the Crimson team had a 5-7 record against teams which finished high in state final competition. Some of the highlights for the year were competing in the first ever 20 team Granite City Invitational and running in the sectional for the seventh time straight. Next year the Crimsons will have to run hard without the aid of three of their top three runners, Rick Baumgart, Dave Sabatini, and Joe Ineich. Also missing will be two-time letter winners Mike Welch and Bob Fairfield, and three year runner Kerry Lohrenz. Fortunately Dan Foote, Ken Weidner, Ron VanNoy, and Tim Malone will be back to lead the Long Red Line. 112 113 tt HERLEVSEN ADVANCES TO STATE” With only two returning letterwinners, the 1975 Girl’s Tennis Team compiled a 9-9 record, placed third in Conference, third in District, and one member, Teresa Herlevsen, qualified to compete in the state playoffs. Herlevsen, who was voted Most Valuable Player, obtained a 17-4 record before being defeated at state by fourth ranked Besty Hcidlcr from Hinsdale Central. The Most Improved First Year Player Award was presented to junior Jennifer Young. Letter winners this year were Patty Fernandes, Lana Ecker, Teresa Herlevsen, Mary Mundinger, Shelley Smith, Kim Witham, Jennifer Young, Karen Jackson, and Cathy Ver-sen. [tit Jpj 114 Front Row: Linda Morris, Cathy Vcrscn. Karen Jackson, and Jill Esslingcr. Back Row: Coach Marge Howard, Lana Eckcr, Kim Witham, Jennifer Young, Teresa Hcrlcvscn, Mary Mundingcr, Shelley Smith, and Patty Fernandes. RECORD JHS VISITORS 7 BROWN CO 1 4 GLEN WOOD 3 7 PITTSFIELD 2 3 QUINCY 6 . 4 ALTON 3 I 9 MACOMB 0 3 6 TAYI.ORVILLE 1 NORMAL 6 3 SACRED HEART 4 3 CHAMPAIGN 6 7 SOUTHEAST 0 4 GRIGGSVILLE 0 3 SPRINGFIELD 4 1 EISENHOWER 8 3 MAC ARTHUR 1 3 I.ANPHIER 3 IHANNIBAL 4 7 NEW BERLIN 1 115 SOCCER TEAM HAS GOOD YEAR! SOCCER VARSITY: Isi Row, C. Colburn, D. Simmcrmakcr, R. Aring, J. Scott, B. Rocggc. K. Heller. M. Hayes, R. Troutt, J. Huston. 2nd Row. Bohnemann, D. Taylor. D. Birdscll, J. Ogle, M. Schneider, J. Verhoef, P. Kristensen, R. Scott. M. Walker. Coach Manny Velasco. Missing from photo. S. Gonzalez, D. Gross. SENIORS SENIORS: 1st Row. B. Rocggc. J. Scott, K. Heller, S. Gonzalez, Co-captain Hayes, R Troutt, Co-captain Huston. 2nd Row. D. Taylor. D. Birdsell, J. Ogle, M. Schneider, D. Gross, J. Verhoef, P. Kristensen, M. Walker. SEASON SUMMARY The soccer team fared rather well this season, although being upset in district by Quincy Notre Dame. The Crimsons were led this year by foreign exchange student Per Kristensen with 13 goals for the year. Other standouts included goalie Mike Walker; halfbacks Dave Gross and Jeff Huston; fullbacks Mike Schneider. RickTroutt. and Darrel Simmermaker; wings Jeff Verhoef and Jim Scott; inside men Mike Hayes and Steve Gonzales. All in all, the Crimsons came out in fine shape ending up a 5-6-1 season. The Crimsons look for a good year in 1976. JUNIOR VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY: 1st Row, J. Brust. K. Bohnemann, M. Taylor, E. Rhodes, M. Slaughter, J. Maupin. T. Stevens. 2nd Row, P. Ricgel, C. Colburn, S. Spencer, B. Pruit, S. Heimlich, M. Ingoglia. Front: Scott Landes, Scott Evans, Fred Hayes, Scott Hembrough, Rick Baumgart, . Stan Crawford. Back: Coach Carmody, Glenn Pickens, John Jackson, Stan Fanning. Rick Retheurford. With only two returning lettermen back from last years 14-2 season the Crimson's shone throughout the 1975-1976 season with many newcomers to the scene. Out of 14 regular season meets, the Crimson's lost only to a strong Cahokia team and conference rival Southeast of Springfield. The Grapplcrs competed in the Granite City Invitational where Rick Baumgart took a 4th place medal and the Jacksonville 4-team Invitational. Jacksonville also wrestled in the Capitol Conference and Springfield Southeast District taking 6th's in both meets. For the Crimson's Baumgart was a conference champion, Scott Evans and Scott Hembrough were runner-ups and Rick Rcthcrford came in third. In the district Hembrough and Evans advanced to the Sectional as Hembrough won his 119-lb weight class and Evans came in second in his class. Without Baumgart (22-4), Evans (16-8-1), and Glenn Pickens( 16-8), the Crimson Grapplcrs will have to rely on underclassmen to carry their weight next year. Left: Rick Baumgart gets ready to slick Carrollton while Scott Hembrough loosens up his opponents neck. Wrestling Record 12-2 Pet. 857 JHS 50 Southwestern II JHS 42 Glen wood 11 JHS 32 Jerseyvillc 23 JHS 54 Carrollton 10 JHS 45 Eisenhower 12 JHS 33 t.incoln E. St. Louis 28 Cahokia 30 JHS 28 JHS 39 Alton 22 Granite City Tourney 15th Southeast 35 ‘ JHS 18 JHS 30 Springfield 26 Belleville West 87 1 2 Pekin 81 Belleville East 66 JHS 25 JHS 41 MacArthur 9 JHS 31 Canton 23 JHS 33 Stephen Decatur 23 JHS 31 Macomb 28 Capitol Conference 6th “AA District 6th Seniors: Glenn Pickens, Co-captain Scott Evans, Co-captain Rick Baumgart. 119 GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL VARSITY RECORD JHS OPPONENT 2 Pawnee 0 2 MacArthur 0 1 Meredosia 2 1 Porta 2 2 Southeast 0 2 New Berlin 0 0 Springfield 2 2 Northwestern 0 2 Pittsfield 1 I Glenwood 2 1 Virginia 2 0 Sacred Heart 2 2 Macomb 1 2 Eisenhower 0 2 Lanphier 0 2 Carrollton 0 0 Taylorville 2 0 Normal 2 2 Quincy 0 2 ISD 0 2 Greenfiled 1 0 Virginia 2 VARSITY TEAM. Front Row: Pam Campbell, Dawn Williams. Joni Campbell, Linda Wilson. Jane Shoemaker. Back Row: Sarah Gierke. Chris Runkel, Karen Colton. Jennifer Young, Lana Ecker, Coach Marge Howard. 120 SUMMARY: The 1975-76 JHS Girl’s Volleyball teams both compiled winning records by combining individual skills with team effort. Displaying outstanding offensive techniques, the varsity team finished with a 13-9 season. The junior varsity team gained recognition by attaining an impressive 17-2 record. Members of the second place district team were: Joni Campbell, Chris Runkel, Jane Shoemaker, Pam Campbell, Karen Colton, Lana Ecker, Sarah Gierke, Jennie Poole, Linda Wilson, Nancy Colton, Julie Kilver, and Linda Morris. 121 1st row, J. Cunningham, J. McDaniel, J. Scott, J. Huston, B. Ware, D. Dailey, J. Orris, R. Gerner, 2nd row. Assistant Coach Downing, M. Scobbie, R. Versen, S. Scobbie. R. Vanoy, J. Verhoef, M. Schneider, D. Gross, B. Baldwin, J. Waggner, Head Coach Uhe 122 The Crimsons were led to a 16-11 season by All-conference center Jeff Verhoef. Jeff lead the team in scoring with a record breaking 618 points on the year. Other seniors that helped add to the winning cause were; backcourt man Jeff Huston, who did an outstanding job bringing the ball down the floor. Also in the backcourt was Jim (scooter) Scott. Jim's defense led to many stolen passes and easy baskets. Rick Vcrsen’s strong rebounding and good shooting helped out in the front-court. along with Dave Gross's aggressive defensive play. These two seniors provided a strong one-two punch. Bruce Baldwin and Steve Scobbie. two juniors, helped to contribute to the winning cause on both ends of the floor. Bruce held a hot hand the second half of the year, scoring in double figures quite often. Steve played tough defense, pulled down some important rebounds, and his share of the scoring. One more junior that did a fine job this season was Jeff Waggoner. Jeff came off the bench w hen needed and did the job. With Baldwin. Scobbie. and Waggoner all coming back next season. Coach Uhc will have a strong nucleus to build his 1976-77 Crimsons around. SENIORS: Mgr. Cunningham, J. Scott. R. Vcrscn, Captain J. Verhoef, M. Schneider. D. Gross, J. Huston Baldwin steals this one. Verhoef pulls one down. Rebound! Scobbie starts the bast break. 1st. Row; L. Larwence. T. Mullen, M. Richards. K. List, G. Sivillc, M. Miller, L. Wilson. B. Slavens: 2nd. Row-; Head Coach Anthony, C. Lashment. K. Kelly, L. MePike. J. Verhocf, J. Woodward. T. Stevens, A. Mason CONGRATULATIONS! Junior. Bruce Baldwin goes high for a lip in. Senior, backcourt man, Jeff Huston watches Baldwin block one. Rebound! Shoot for two! 124 Crimsons win one more. JUNIOR VARSITY. Front Row: Donna Dougherty; manager. Debbie Votmicr. Kathy Ash. Jean Wardcll, Gloria Trumbo. and Tcsc Willhitc; manager. Back Row: Coach Marge Howard. Sarah Pratt, Linda Morris, Nancy Colton. Jennie Poole, Julie Kilver. and scorckccpcr Susie Fernandes. VARSITY. Front Row: Donna Dougherty: manager. Missy Williams. Cindy Kemp, Teresa Herlcvsen. Sandy Bunfill, Linda Wilson, and Tcsc Willhite; manager. Back Row : Coach Marge Howard. Mary Mundingcr. Susan Spencer, Karen Colton, Ann Williams. Shay Jackson. Lana Eckcr, and scorckccpcr Susie Fernandes. 127 FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Front: Randy Bettis. Second Row: Kristi Overturf. Third Row: Cindy Dobbs, Debbie Burmcister, Joan Fernandes, Terri Stovall. Fourth Row: Lori Ninmer, Connie Powell, Tracy Meyers. Top: Joette Buscy. 128 SOCCER, CC, AND WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS JV CHEERLEADERS Front: Stcphany Meyer. Second Row: Cari Bodinc, and Lynn Hart. Third Row: Clara Powers, and Kim Spradlin. Top: Linda Busey. 130 Mrs. Chenoweth was the greatest yearbook advisor ever you learned some Norwegian words from Mrs. Norris when you read GIANTS IN THE EARTH Mr. Bradshaw always said “Pay your money, take your choice” in History class the counselors helped you with all your problems Mr. Moy announced that the next element to be discovered would surely be called Moyon-ium Jacksonville High School acquired a new principal — Dr. Brust you sang Geometry with Mr. McClintock Mr. Rosenberger never wore the same outfit twice you found out “everything” you always wanted to know about a term paper but were afraid to ask from Mrs. Galvez and Mr. Smith Mrs. Brand helped you with those tricky translations in Latin Miss Schafer demonstrated how to do every trick possible on the trampoline you kidded Mr. Anthony about eating colored chalk Mr. Hayter announced that the musical would be “The Wizard of Oz” you traveled on the “ocean of motion” with Mr. Ommen Mrs. Chapman bandaged you up when you burnt yourself in Home Economics you explained to Mr. Hadley why it took an entire hour to get a drink of water • Mr. Tempelman said “f f f (space) f f f . . . ” you got your hand stuck in the plaster of Paris and Mrs. Scott had to chisel you out Roger Hadley, Asst. Principal Dr. Norman Brust, Principal Al Rosenberger, Dean of Students Mr. Thaxton, Counselor Mr. Farmer, Counselor Mrs. Biloz, Counselor I Mr. Langdon Mr. Ahlquist Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Taylor Mr. Allen Mr. Thompson Mrs. Quandt Mr. English V 0 C A T 1 O N Mr. Reside A L A R T S Mr. Gain Mr. Fortschneidcr Mr. John Althoff Mr. Jerry Bradshaw SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. David Neilsen Mr. Robin Mankcr Mr. Mike Veriicchio Mr. Richard Nelson MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 1r. Richard Anthony Mr Richard Scrvies Mr. Dan Moy Mr. Roger McClintock Mr. John Cordcr Mr. Richard Ommen Mr. AI Downing Mrs. Marian Scott Mrs. Gloria Slavcns ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Kathy English Miss Marge Howard Mr. Tom Carmody Mrs. Suzanne Verticchio Mrs. June Brand Mr. Manuel Velasco FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mr. Gary Spangenberg Mr. Frank Long Mrs. Jo Ann Nelson Miss Ford Mrs. Fylstra FER E PC E M MA! BA J 0 HI WA! LUC Cooks: Front Row Martha Finch, Vivian DcOrnellas, Lois Mather, Wilma Suttles. Back Row Barbara Burnell, Selma Powell, June Everett, Shirley Cook Mrs. Hazelrigg, Secretary for Attendance Librarians: Leona Spradlin, Jacqulyn May, Minnie Williams 141 UTOGRAPHS FROM TEACHERS you got into all those “R” rated movies even though you weren’t 17 years old you ate a large Pizza Hut pizza all by yourself you had so many parking tickets that you pitched a tent outside the municipal building you had to send your Homecoming dress to Olson’s Cleaners because your date stepped on it so much MacMurray and Illinois College sent all the Seniors letter after letter begging them to come to their campus next year the jewelry store was packed because the class of 1977 found out that their class rings were in the First National Bank was always busy on Friday after everyone got their checks around Homecoming, Christmas, and Prom time, there was an unusually high amount of orders for flowers at the florists Murray Studio took pictures of all the smiling JHS students you went to McDonald’s for lunch every day and ordered the same thing you went to Don Gales Sports Shop and bought some of those expensive Pumas you could tell who had been to Taco Gringo because of their bad breath Waddell’s closed and Gillespie’s opened up to take its place Mohr Value wanted to change their name to “Most Value” Wareco car wash accidentally washed the INSIDE of your car Roger’s Book Store went into the “Senior Key and Graduation Announcements” business JACKSONVILLE A BALANCED COMMUNITY WHERE EDUCATION ALWAYS COMES FIRST CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS OUR NEW CENTRAL PARK RLAZA Emporium is the fun place to shop for all occasions. 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Tom Bills — J Staff 3, Student Government 3, FCA 3, Key Club 3, Tennis 3. Deborah Blaska — Marching Symphonic Band 1.2, 3, Twirlcr 2,3, Mixed Choir 1, Student Government 2,3. See. 3, Leaders Club 2. Chris Brown — Golf 2,3. Dan Brune Inkblot 3, short story proofreader, Latin Club 1,2,3, NFIS 2.3, President 3. Illinois State Scholar 3, Who's Who 3, Elk’s Award 3. Tim Brune — Golf 1,3, MVP 3. Paula Bruner Mixed Choir 3. Leaders Club 1,2, Student Government 3. Debbie Burmcister French Club 1,2, Societie Honairie de Francais 2. Student Government 1,2,3, Class officer. See. 1,2,3, NHS 2,3, Soccer. Wrestling, Cross Country Cheerleader 2, Football. Basketball Cheerleader 3, Illinois Slate Scholar 3. Who’s Who 3. Joctlc Busey — Spanish Club 1,2, Student Government 3, Cheerleader JV I. V 2,3,. Sandra Bunfill Mixed Choir 2, Spanish Club 2, German Club 1,2,3, Pres. 1. NHS 2,3, UB1C 1.2, Art Club 3, Pres. 3, Basketball V 3. Carol Campbell — French Club 1, Student Government 3. Mark Chambers — FFA 1,2,3. Jennifer Chapman — Herald Staff 2, Student Government 1, Tennis 1, Volleyball JV 1. Renee Childers — French Club 1, Student Government 1,2,3, UBIC 1, SAL 1.2. See. 2. GAS 1,2,3. Public Relations 1, Pres.-Elect, 2nd Vice Chairman of Regional Conference 2, Pres. 3. Chairman of Regional Conference 3, 2nd Vice Chairman of State Governor’s Youth Traffic Safety Conference, Girl's State alternate 3. Eric M. Christians Inkblot 3, Latin Club 1,2,3, Speech and Drama 2.3. Bob Clary FCA 3. Swimming 2,3, Captain 3, Capital Conference. Nancy Jo Cleveland — German Club 2,3, Student Government 1, FCA 3, Treas. 3, Tennis JV 1, V 2. Chip Craddock - Marching Symphonic Band 1,2,3, Jazz Band 1,2,3. Latin Club 1,2, N HS 2,3. Golf 1,'Illinois State Scholar 3, Who’s Who 3, CertiFicate of Merit NMSQT PSAT 2. Kirk Davidsmeyer FFA 1,2,3. Kathy Dalton Herald Staff 2.3. Editor 2,3, Inkblot 3, Quill and Scroll 3, Marching Symphonic Band 2,3, Swiss Flag Twirling Capt. 3. Varsity Band I. Orchestra 3. German Club 1,2,3, Student Government 2.3, Hugh O’Brien Youth Citizenship Award. Bob Davis — Varsity Band 1. Deanna Deck Marching Symphonic Band 2.3, Varsity Band 1, Mixed Choir 1, Spanish Club 1. Kurt Decker Orchestra 1,2,3. French Club 1, Student Government 2.3. UBIC 1,2,3. Pres. 1,2. Thespian 2.3. Speech and Drama 1.2.3, National Orchestra Award. Roger A. Deen Herald Staff 2.3. Photographer 2,3, Spanish Club I, Student Government 1.2.3, Art Club 3. Chess Club 1,2. Sherry Dixon French Club 1.2. Cindy Dobbs French Club 1, Student Government 1.2.3. Class Officer. Vice Pres. 1,2, Speech and Drama I, Cheerleader JV 1, V 2.3. Nanev Drennan Inkblot 3. German Club 1,2, Student Government 1.3, FCA 3, Track Field 1,2.3, Lettered 1,2,3. Illinois State Scholar 3. Who‘s Who 3. Albert Evans — FCA 1,2,3, Pres. 2. Bob Fairfield J Staff 2, Sports Ed. 2. Cross Country 1,2,3, Basketball 1, Track Field 1,2. Joan Fernandes Inkblot 3. Poetry 3, German Club 1,2,3. Pres. 2.3. Student Government 2,3, NHS 3.SAE 1,2, Vice Pres. 2, Cheerleader 2,3, Track Field 1,2.3, Lettered 1.2,3. Mark Fox Student Government 3. FFA 1,2,3. Heidi Franz - German Club 1,2,3, NHS 2,3, Track Field 3, Illinois State Scholar 3. Steve Gonzalez — Marching Symphonic Band 1,2,3, Student Government 1,2.3, Class Officer. Pres. 2. FCA 1,2,3, Key Club 2.3. Pres. 3. Tennis 1,2.3, Lettered 1,2,3, Soccer JV 1,2, V 3, Lettered 3. David Gross — Spanish Club 2. Student Government 3, Baseball I, Basketball 1, 2,3, Soccer 2,3. Tim Gross — Latin Club 2. Basketball JV 1. Carol Gusc Spanish Club I. Student Government 3. Stan Gustine — J Staff 3. Sports Ed. 3, Quill and Scroll 3. Spanish Club 1, Key Club 2.3, Basketball 1. Football 1,2,3, JV 1, Lettered 2.3. Capt. 3. Track Field 1,2,3, Lettered 2,3, Capt. 2. Kelly Hall Key Club 1,2,3, Football 1,2. Darlene Harbuziuk J Staff 3. Art Ed., Girl's Sports Ed.. Inkblot 3, Co-Art Ed., German Club 2.3. Sec. 3, Latin Club 1. Student Government 2.3, NHS 2.3, Treas. 3, Cheerleader V 2, Track Field 1,2,3, Lettered 2.3, Girl's State 2. Kurt Heller Marching 8c Symphonic Band 1,2,3, Glovckccpcr 2, Sec. L.eader 3. Pres. 3. Student Government 2.3. NHS 2,3, FCA 1,2,3, Vice Pres. 2. Key Club 2.3, Football 1, Soccer 2,3, Lettered 3. Illinois State Scholar 3. Who’s Who 3. McDonald's All-American Band Nominee 2. Becky Hickey Herald Staff 2,3. Front Ed. 2,3. Managing Ed. 2,3, Student Government 2,3, Illinois State Scholar 3, Who's Who 3. Jeff Huston Key Club 2,3. Baseball 1,2,3, Lettered 2.3. Basketball JV I, V 2.3, Lettered 2.3, Soccer 1,2, 3, Capt. 3. Joe Incich J Staff 3. Co-Sports Ed. 3. Inkblot 3. Co-Ed. 3, Quill and Scroll 3, Marching Symphonic Band I. Spanish Club 1, NHS 2.3. Vice Pres 3. FCA 2.3. Sec-Treas. 3, Key Club 1,2,3, See. 1, Treas. 2, Cross Country 1,2,3, Lettered 1,3. Co-Captain 3, Track Field 1,2,3, Lettered 2.3, Wrestling 1.2, Lettered 2, Illinois State Scholar 3. W'ho's Who 3. Boy's State 2, Elks Award 3. Rac Ellen Jackson — Inkblot 3, Co-Editor 3, Marching Symphonic Band 2.3. See. 3. Varsity Band 1. Concert Choir 2, French 1.2, Student Government 3, Thespian 3. Bruce Johnson — FFA 2,3. Kyoko Kato Student Government 3. Art Club 3, Volleyball 3. Exchange Student from Japan 3. Cindy Kemp Spanish Club 1,2.3, Student Government I. Basketball 3, Illinois State Scholar 3. Linda Klaus Marching Symphonic Band 1,2, Swiss Flag Twirler 2. French Club 1,2,3, Treas. 3. Tim Langdon — FFA 1.2, 3. Pam Lebesch — French Club 3, Student Government 3, FCA 3. Thespian 3. ' D. J. Lindsey F FA 1.2,3. Elizabeth Longo J Staff 3. Assistant 3. Inkblot 3, Concert Choir 2, French Club 1.2.3. Pres. 2, Student Government 2.3. FCA 3. Thespian 3, Speech and Drama 1,2,3. Basketball 2. Track Field 1,2, Lettered Steve Madsen — J Staff 2.3. Lori Matthew French Club 1,2. Pat McKinnon — FFA 1.2.3. Kathy Penza — Spanish Club 1,2, Student Government 3. Art Club 3. Bill Pleinitscher - Mixed Choir 2, German Club 1. Football JV l. National Merit Scholarship Foundation Commended Scholar. 3. Susan L. Pratt - .1 Staff 3. Organizations Editor, Inkblot 3, Poetry proof reader. Quill and Scroll 3, Marching Symphonic Band 1.2,3. Orchestra l,2,3.lFrench Club 1,2,3. Vice-President 2, Socictic Honairic dc Francais P;2.3, Student Government 3. NEIS 1.2.3, Illinois State Scholar 3. Who's Who 3. Mary Lyn McNicol - Spanish Club 1, Cheerleader 2. Debbie Mcdlock — SAP. 1.2,3, Trcas. 2. Pres. 3. Julie Middleton Marching Symphonic Band 1,2,3. All-State Band 3. Spanish Club 1,2.3, NHS 2,3. District Sec. 3. Marian Mills Marching Symphonic Band 2.3, Varsity Band I, French Club 2. Marcia Moore - NHS 2,3. Grace Murphy — Spanish Club I, Art Club 3. Myong-Suk Nam French Club 2,3, Socictic Honairic dc Francais|2.3. Student Government 3. Jenny Norris J Stuff 2,3, Co-Activities Ed 2,3, Co-Editor in Chief 3, Inkblot 3, Quill and Scroll 3. Orchestra 1. Latin Club 1.2,3, Pres. 3, Student Government 3. NHS 2,3, Thespian 2,3, Speech and Drama 1,2,3, Trcas. 2,3, DAR 3. Illinois State Scholar 3. Who's Who 3. Girl's State 2. National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award 3, Winner of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Essay Contest, Co-Pres. of Illinois Jr. Classical League (South) 3. State Finalist in American Legion Oratory Contest 3. Jim Pate — FFA 1.2.3, Pres. 1.2,3, Baseball 1,2,3, Football 1.3. Who's Who 3. Mary Provo Mixed Choir 2, Concert Choir 3. Mike Rigor FFA 1.2.3. Dave Sabalini — NHS 1,2.3. Chaplain 3, FCA 1,2,3, Key Club 1,3. Cross Country 1,2,3, Co-capt. 3. Track and Field 1,2,3, Illinois State Scholar 3, Who's Who 3. Boy's State 3. Eddie Scholfield — FFA 1,2,3. Mike Schneider Marching Symphonic Band 1.2. Spanish Club 1, Student Government 1,2.3, Class Officer 2, Key Club 3. Baseball 2,3, most improved player 3. Basketball 1,2,3, Soccer 2,3. Dagmar Schroetter Inkblot 3. Marching Symphonic Band 1,2, NHS 1.2,3. Cheerleader JV 1, Varsity 2, Illinois State Scholar 3. Who's Who 3. Jim Scott Spanish Club 1.2,3. Golf 1.2, Varsity. Tennis 2.3. Varsity. Basketball 1.2.3, Soccer 3. Rick Scott Key Club 1.2. Basketball I. Football I. Soccer 2,3, Track it and Field 1.2,3.1 Jane Shoemaker French Club 1, Student Government 3, FCA 3, GAS 3, Thespian 2.3. Speech and Drama 2.3. Pres 3. Basketball 2, Track and Field 1.2,3. Volleyball 2.3. John Sparrow EFA 1,2,3. Mary Beth Pavlick Herald Staff 2. French Club 2. Student Government 3. Mark Steelman Spanish Club 2,3. Tennis 1,2,3, Illinois Stale Scholar 3. Who's Who 3. Lisa Slubblefield — French Club 1. Joseph Thompson — Herald Staff 1,2,3, Bus. Manager 3, Mixed Choir 2, Latin Club 3. Student Government 1,2,3, Pres. 3. GAS 1,2,3, Speech and Drama 1,2,3, Art Club 3. Lorie Thompson — German Club 1,2. Ricky Troutt — Wrestling 1.2,3, Co-Capt. 3. Baseball 1. Gill Tucker Concert Choir 3. Student Government 3. FCA 3, AFS 3 19751976 New Zealand, Speech and Drama 3, School Play. Sandy Tucker Spanish Clubj .3, NHS 1,2,3. Jeff Vcrhocf Marching 'Symphonic Band I, French Club 1,2, Student Government 3. Key Club 1,2,3. Baseball 1,2,3, Lettered 2,3, Basketball 1.2,3, Lettered 2.3, Capt. 3, Soccer JV I, varsity 2,3, Lettered 2,3,. Rick Versen - German Club 1,2, Student Government 3. Class Officer 3. Pres., FCA 1,2,3, Pres. 2, Key Club 2,3, Basketball JV 1, varsity 2,3, lettered 3, Football JV 1, varsity 2,3, lettered 2,3, Co Capt. 3. Track Field 1,2,3. lettered 1,2,3, Illinois State Scholar 3, Who's Who 3. Kathy White — Mixed Choir 1,2, Spanish Club 1,2,3, NHS 1,2,3. SAE 3. Dawn L. Williams — J Staff 3, Senior and Faculty Editor, Inkblot 3-short story editor. Quill and Scroll 3. Marching Symphoni Band 1,2,3, Drum Major 3. Student Government 2,3, treasurer 3, Class Officer 2, treasurer. FCA 3 Co-Capt. Cheerleader 1 JV, Track and Field 1,2,3, lettered 1,2,3. MVP-1. Volleyball 2,3. Missy Willia leader JV 1 :rcnch Club 1,2,3, Student Government 1,2,3, Cheer-sity 2. Basketball 3, Track and Field 1,2.3,. ! ench Club 1. Debbie Wollenwc Lisa Woodward Herald Staff 1, French Club 1, Student Government 1.2. Tom Worrall - Inkblot 3. Latin C lub 1 2,3, Consulat 3, Science Club 3. — Club Liz Zimmer Inkblot 3-Lssay Editor, Girls Choir I, Mixed Choir 2, French Club 1,2,3. Societie Honairic de F'rancais 1,2,3, NHS 1,2,3, SAE Mike Walker — Spanish Club 1,2, C of A 3, Baseball JV 1, Golf 3, Tennis 2,3, Soccer 2.3. Dick Welch — Concert Choir 2. Mixed Choir 1, Spanish Club 1.2, Baseball 1. Football I. Mike Welch — Varsity Band I, French Club 1,2, FCA 1,2,3, Cross Country JV 1. varsity 2,3, lettered 2,3, Track and Field 1,2,3. lettered 1,2,3, received Louis Thaxton Memorial Award. Eileen Wcstbcrg — Herald Staff 2,3, front page editor 3, Inkblot 3,-busincss manager. Quill and Scroll 3, Concert Choir 3, Mixed Choir 2, French Club 1,2,3, Societie Honairic de Francais 1,2,3, Student Government 3, NHS 1,2,3, FCA 3. AFS 1. GAS 3-trcasurer. Thespian 2,3. Speech and Drama 2.3. Track and Field 1,2,3, Illinois State Scholar 3, Who's Who 3, Girl's State 3. € Milton Wcthcrcll — Marching Symphonic Band 1,2,3. And so another year is over. Again there are mixed feelings about the chains being withdrawn, just as there were when we were bound together last fall. Many things have happened since that time, and we, the yearbook staff, hope that this book will always be a reliable reminder of such a memorable year. We would also like to say that we have had a great time putting all the “photographs and memories” together for you in the best way we knew possible. It is hard to realize just how much goes into a yearbook. There are a lot of sleepless nights, grumpy faces, and hopeless attitudes around deadline time, but we have always pulled through. It has been a great year. We hope that you will feel that this is a great yearbook, also, for part of us has gone into every page. 1975-76 Yearbook Staff Co editors and Co-activities Editors Co-sports Editors ................ Girl’s Sports and Art Editor Senior and Faculty Editor ......... Co-underclass Editors ............ Organizations Editor .............. Academic Editors ................. Business Manager ................. Photography Editor ............... Photographes ..................... Assistants ........................ Faculty Advisor .................. ......... Cynthia Bailey and Jenny Norris .............Stan Gustine and Joe Ineich ....................... Darlene Harbuziuk .......................... Dawn Williams Mary Rowe and Kim Smith .............................Susan Pratt ..........................Susie Fernandes .............................Tom Bills ..........................Steve Madsen Patty Caldwell, Tim Parham, David Taylor ........... Becky Knapp and Beth Longo .................. Mrs. Donna Chenoweth 165 “Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you. It was but yesterday we met in a dream. You have sung to me in my aloneness, and I of your longings have built a tower in the sky. But how our sleep has fled and our dream is over, and it is no longer dawn. The noontide is upon us and our half waking has turned to fuller day, and we must part. If in the twilight of memory we should meet once more, we shall speak again together and you shall sing to me a deeper song. And if our hands should meet in another dream we shall build another tower in the sky.” 167 Key Club put together the 1976 handbooks for next year. There are many spring activities that are not usually presented in the average JHS yearbook. To make the 1975-76 Crimson “J” a complete record of the year, we decided to submit a continuation of the yearbook in the form of a supplement so that you will have a record of the entire year. The supplement includes spring sports and spring activities such as banquet and prom, baccalaureate and graduation, etc. May this supplement bring happy memories to your mind just as we hope the yearbook did. Thespians gain many new members each spring. Mrs. Galvez, advisor for NHS, received a gift from NHS members enjoy eating those potluck din- the society for all her help this year. ners! Chuck Colburn, initiate into Latin Club, shows off his sexy legs! McDaniel goes 21’ir to cop sth IN FINALS CRIMSONS POST PERFECT MARK JHS l22‘ i, Pittsfield 51' !, ISD 65' 2, Glcnwood 41 'A. JHS 106, Griffin 76, Ashland 9. Decature Open 5th. JHS 85, Griffin 57' 2, Springfield 39' !. Quincy Relays Class A 4th Spartan Relays 4th. JHS 151, ISD 63. Winchester 41, Beardstown 31. Ash Champaign Invitational 6th JHS 96, Quincy 65, Macomb 32. Lincoln Relays 3rd. JHS 95' i, Lincoln, East St. Louis 76' 2, Greenfield 22. Capitol Conference 3rd. Class AA Peoria District 5th. The Crimson Track and Field team exhibited fine depth and individual performances as they ran to a 6-0 record. The highlights of the season were a 19 point victory over East St. Louis Lincoln and strong finishes in the Capital Conference (3rd) and a 5th place finish in the strong 20-team AA Peoria District. James McDaniels ended the drought as he scored in the State Track meet with a 5th place finish of 21 11 in 2. the long jump. Several individual records set belong to Rick Scott with a 6'6 high jump, James McDaniels with a 45’3 triple jump and Todd Emrick tied the pole vault record of I3’10”. Most valuable Rick Scott, co-captains Stan Gustine and Mike Welch, along with the seniors Jamie Harris, Tim Gross, Joe Ineich, Sam Richards, Dave Sabatini, and Rick Versen will be missed, but hopefully the outstanding juniors and sophomores can fill their shoes. 1976 Crimson Track and Held Team GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM TAKES SECOND IN DISTRICT The JHS Girls’ Track Team compiled a 15-5 record in the 1976 season, placed fourth at the Capitol Conference Meet, and received second place in Rushville’s I.H.S.A. District. Out of a total of sixteen events, eight new records were established during the season. The following are members who qualified to compete at the I.H.S.A. Girls’ State Track Meet in Charleston, Illinois: Nancy Drennan, Lana Ecker, Lisa Fredericks, Sarah Pratt, Jane Shoemaker, Susan Spencer, Eileen Westburg, Dawn Williams, and Missy Williams. SENIORS Row I: Eileen Westburg, Missy Williams, Jane TO STATE —Row I: Lisa Fredericks, Missy Williams. Jane Shoemaker, Nancy Shoemaker, Nancy Drennan. Row 2: Joan Fernandes. Darlene Drennan. Row 2: Eileen Westburg, Sarah Pratt. Susan Spencer. Lana Ecker Harbuziuk, Shay Jackson, Susan Spencer, Dawn Williams. Dawn Williams, VARSITY TEAM Row I: Dawn Williams, Missy Williams, Joan Fernandes, Shay Jackson, Darlene Harbuziuk, Susan Spencer. Jane Shoemaker, Eileen Westburg. Nancy Drennan. Row 2: Coach Marge Howard, Luann Westburg. Kathy Ash. Sarah Pratt. Lana Ecker, Lisa Fredericks, Anne Incich. Karen Westburg. Row 3: Karen Suiter, Gayle Beckman, Cathy Versen, Linda Morris, Debbie Votsmicr. First basemen senior Jeff Verhoef Captains Huston and Pate. BASEBALL TEAM HAS GOOD SECOND HALF. 1st Row: R. Meado, J. Huston, M. Mullen, J. Huston, R. Aring, J. Pate, 2nd Row, MGR A. Neal, Head Coach Curtis, M. Schneider, J. Verhoef, J. Waggoner, B. Baldwin, K. Kelly Sophomores 1st Row: M. Campbell, B. Lasley, G. Hickox, M. Slaughter, T. Mullen, M. Miller, B. Johnson, E. Lyons. 2nd Row: K. List, K. Winkleman, J. Turner, D. Franklin, M. Bobb, D. Knight, K. Young, Coach Spangenberg. Base hit by senior Mike Schneider. Sophomore Kevin Kelly is in there. The 1976 Baseball team was lead to a fine year by some fine individual performances. Senior Jeff Verhoef at 1st base had a good year with very few errors. Jeff Huston and Mike Schneider also had fine seasons with the glove. Senior Co-captain Jim Pate had an outstanding year behind the plate and was the M.V.P. Strong performances by underclassmen made Coach Curtis feel good about next season. Juniors Jeff Waggoner, Jon Huston, and Bruce Baldwin won special awards and are coming back next season. Sophomores Kevin Kelly and Dennis Franklin provided strong performances. Kevin led the team with a .282 batting average and Dennis had the best ERA position 2.47 runs per seven innings. NETTERS POST 18-9 MARK The Jacksonville Tennis Team this year posted a 18-9 record under Coach Velasco. They competed against a number of new schools who are annual powerhouses. The team went to the Galesburg Invitational and also placed fourth in the conference and district tourneys. The team was led by the senior class in the form of Steve Gonzalez, Brian Roegge, Jim Scott, Mike Walker, Mark Steelman, Jeff Ogle, and Tom Bills. Although there will be a number of returning letterman next year, they will have to prove themselves in the vacated top singles and doubles positions. COACH VELASCO 149-48 Pet. 751 5 Conference 7 District Titles 3 Undefeated Years 15th State 1970 18th State 1975 Broke Peoria High’s 110 game win streak 9-0 in 1970 Front Row: Tony Stevens. Walter Frank, Brad Ware, Steve Gonzalez, Tom Maupin, Brian Barwick, Back Row: Coach Velasco, Tom Bills, Mark Steelman, Brian Roegge, Jay Fairfield, Paul Decker, Chuck Colburn. Seniors: Tom Bills, Steve Gonzalez, Brian Roegge, Mark Stellman. Missing: Jim Scott, Jeff Ogle, Mike Walker. JHS PRESENTS . THE WIZARD OF OZ Dorothy, played by Sheri Mitchell, gives a tearful kiss good-bye to the scarecrow, played by Ken Weidncr. as she leaves Oz to return to Kansas. We have grown up with Dorothy and her friends. Year after year, rerun after rerun, we have followed them down the yellow brick road to Oz. How appropriate to have “The Wizard of Oz” as the musical this year. Although the play is somewhat different from the award winning movie, they both follow the same pattern. All members of the cast, and especially the six main characters, gave a very good performance. The cowardly lion and the wicked witch did an excellent job of portraying their characters. The audience enjoyed the Sorceress of the North’s ballet and the tin mans’ squeaking for oil. Dorothy’s “Over the Rainbow” and the scarecrow’s “If 1 only had a Brain” were two of the best songs in the show. However, all the familiar tunes were enjoyed by the audience. Besides the acting quality, the staging was excellent. The costumes and makeup were very good. Jay Anders, technical director of the show, engineered the special effects which were considered by some to be the highlight of the show. “The Wizard of Oz”, directed by Mr. Hayter, was an excellent show as was proven by the enraptured faces of the grade-schoolers who attended the matinee performances. Munchkins, supplied by North Jacksonville Grade School, added a humorous note to Ken Hymes as the tin man sings If I only had a Heart, the musical. Emily Hewitt and Tammy Kelly ask Dorothy what men are like in Kansas. Karen Waters, Leann Gregory, and Kim Elias as the three wicked witches, enjoy a tea party in the witch’s castle. The cowardly lion. Joe Thompson, is terrified by the wicked witch. Aunt Em, played by Chris Runkcl. realizes a cyclone is coming and calls for Dorothy. Jane Shoemaker as the Sorceress of the North protects Dorothy and her The cowardly lion leaps in fright as he sees the great and terrible friends on the journey to Oz. Oz. JOYELEGG AND SUNSTORM BATTLE AT DANCE On March 26 a lot of JHS students were seen “rocking ’n rolling all night” in the bowl. This was the scene of the Student Government sponsored Battle of the Bands with Joyelegg and Sun-storm performing. Since the dance was a Sadie Hawkins, girls were supposed to ask the boys to it. The crowd was small due to the fact that a number of students were involved in “The Wizard of Oz” the same night, or maybe the girls were just too shy to ask a boy for a date! Despite this, a lot of kids came by themselves, with a date, or with a crowd, and enjoyed the music. The first band who played, Joyelegg, did not seem to inspire the crowd, and almost everyone just sat and listened. When Sun-storm started playing though, the floor was flooded with enthusiastic dancers who boogied to the sound of “Smoke On The Water” and “Rock Around the Clock. Kids sat around to enjoy the concert as Joyelegg played. Sunstorm inspired many of the listeners to jump to their feet and boogie to the music. Portrait, Wedding Commercial Photography 15 Central Park Plaza Jacksonville The Student's Photographer MEMORIES ’76 Prom weekend was full of festivities starting out with the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held Friday night at McClelland Hall. We all enjoyed a delicious Bicentennial dinner made up of historically named dishes. After eating, a program was presented by the juniors. The highlight of the evening was Sherri Mitchell’s sentimental presentation of “The Way We Were” The audience was so moved that they gave her a standing ovation. The senior prophesies or “cuts were delivered by Jeff Waggener. The reaction of these prophesies varied from hearty laughs to sour faces, but remember, all was just in fun! Jeff Waggener enjoyed his role as King Cut as he delivered the class prophesies. Mrs. Chapman, advisor, and the 1976 prom committee planned the prom weekend festivities. Sherri Mitchell sang the theme song The Way We Were. Prom night — that one enchanting evening when we swappped our jeans for formal gear, couples danced the night away, and seniors bid a nostalgic farewell to those happy high school days. This year. Memories ’76” was the theme. Bicentennial stars and stripes, music provided by White Ash, and a very happy crew of teens made May 1 fun, romantic, special, and a night to always remember. LESS THAN 50 WILLS READ AT LOVE FEAST BACCALAUREATE SERVICES HELD MAY 30 The Love Feast for 1976 was held on May 27 at the Black-hawk Restaurant. The cost of the tickets were very high which kept many Seniors from attending this event. It didn’t cost anything to WRITE a will, however. Still, less than fifty wills were turned in to be read at the feast. Stan Gustine and Rick Versen, class president, read the wills to those who attended. What is Baccalaureate? Just another event where Seniors must wear their silly caps and gowns? Baccalaureate services are held each year for the benefit of the seniors. This year, Mr. Larry H. Densmore was selected to speak and he gave a sermon on the “Electives in Life. He discussed the many doors that are open to us and how we should use what God has given us. Seniors are not required to attend Baccalaureate, but many did and enjoyed the service very much. ’76 SENIORS GRADUATE JUNE 3 Graduation night finally arrived much to the surprise of the Senior Class who suddenly had to realize that nothing would ever be the same again. For many seniors, that was a nice thought for they were ready to plunge into their new and different lives. For others, tears could be seen in their eyes as they realized that their high school days were over, for good. A speech on “The Pasl“ was given by Jenny Norris.