Johnsburg High School - Skyhawk Yearbook (McHenry, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

SUNRISE ON THE FIRST DAY September II, 1978 JOHNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL THE SKYHAWK. Volume I Curtis Ames. Editor 2(X)2 Ring wood Road McHenry. Illinois 60050 Beginnings A beginning is a critical stage in any undertaking. A philosopher once said, “Let us watch our beginnings, and results will manage themselves.” Every day we begin new tasks and face new challenges. It’s all part of the adventure of life. The year 1978 marks the beginning of a new adventure for the entire Johnsburg community. The opening of Johnsburg High School will dramatically effect life in our communi- ty for many years to come. The first year of the school is a critical stage. The programs and traditions created this year by teachers, administrators, and students will have a tremendous impact on the future of Johnsburg High. It’s a very exciting time! On the pages which follow, the staff of the 1979 Skyhawk yearbook hopes to capture the spirit of Johnsburg High School’s beginning. BIRTH The Johnsburg community was born from wild meadowland in the year 1841. Three German immigrants — Nicholas Frett, Jacob Schmitt, and Nicholas Adams — brought their families to the peaceful countryside along the Fox River during that year and built homes. Immediately, these first settlers built a church, a log cabin. The community of Johnsburg revolved around that church. St. John’s church was destroyed by fire in 1900. It was later rebuilt. St. John’s Avenue as it appeared in the early 1900’s. To the right is St. John’s School which burned in 1945. Johnsburg: A Dynamic Community Sports, recreation, business, and music have all been an important part of the Johnsburg tradition. UPPER RIGHT: Johnsburg’s town baseball team of 75 years ago. MIDDLE LEFT: Pistakee Post Office and resort in 1910. MIDDLE RIGHT: Joe Hiller’s store as it appeared under different ownership many years ago. LOWER RIGHT: Johnsburg’s German band of 100 years ago. Schools Reflect Community Growth The first school ever established in Johnsburg was St. John’s. Built by the German immigrants who founded the town, the building consisted of one room and was used for church services, school, and social meetings. In 1950 a public elementary school (later to be named after the late James C. Bush, superintendent of schools) was established. Today the Johnsburg community has five public schools with a total enrollment of 2,128 students and one parochial school, St. John’s. JAMES C. BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Erected 1950 JOHNSBURG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Erected 1967 JOHNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL. Erected 1978 MIDDLE SCHOOL. Erected 1973 ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL, Erected 1954 (Parochial students attend junior high part time) RINGWOOD SCHOOL, Erected 1962 (Joined Johnsburg District in 1968) People Reflect .Community Spirit On Aug. 16, 1975 the Johnsburg residents voted to create a new high school district. School architect Fred Matthews meets in “squatter sessions” with members of the community to receive input regarding the design of the new school. Dr. Duane Andreas, superintendent of Johnsburg District 12, addresses the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremonies on June 26, 1977. Board members, administrators, and community leaders break ground for the new high school. FROM LEFT: Mike DeWolfe, Harry May, Scott Seaborn, Kenneth Falkinham. William Hayes. Gerald Sobicsk, Elmer Pflug, Bob Hurckes, John Hcidler, Janies Preston, Bobbie Hart, Barbara Stanell, Tom Cahill, John Clark. Steve Petrov, and Bill Huemann. STANDING ON EQUIPMENT: Dr. Duane Andreas and Board President Charles Boak. The first Board of Education for Johnsburg's new K-12 district. FIRST ROW: Barbara Stanell. Charles Boak Jr., Bobbie Hart. SECOND ROW: John Hcidlcr, Gerald Sobicsk, Robert Preston, and Thomas Cahill. Voting, Planning, Ground-Breaking . . . On Aug. 16, 1975 the voters of Johnsburg School District 12 approved a referendum to change the district from K-8 to K-12 by a vote of 919 to 729. The voters also approved $3,033,600 in bonds to establish a high school. The architect met with members of the community to plan the high school, and on June 26, 1977 groundbreaking ceremonies were held. Dr. Andreas meets with assistant superintendent Dr. Kenneth Falkin- ham to discuss high school plans. . . . And Building Work began on the new high school shortly after groundbreaking ceremonies were held. While the build- ing was ready for student occupancy when the school doors opened on Sept. 11,1978, it was not yet completely done. The kitchen was not completed, and students had to “brown bag” it for several months. There were no lockers in the locker room, no windows in the offices, no bleachers in the gym, no bookshelves for the library, and the auditorium was not ready for several months. But despite many inconveniences, the student body was very enthusiastic about the new school. Structural view of cast wing, which houses the learning center and open classrooms. Construction worker hurries to complete building in time for students. ABOVE: Even with all the hard work that has to be completed, there is still time for a good laugh. ABOVE RIGHT: Dr. Falkinham looks over drawings with architectural representative Al Cox. RIGHT: Teachers Jim Meyers, Roger Kriewaldt, and Hal Thompson look over the newly poured foundation. LOWER RIGHT: Students Wayne Besserud, Dana Andreas, and Chris Dixon inspect blueprints of the new high school. LOWER LEFT: Teachers Jim Albright. Bob Schmitt, Roger Kriewaldt, and Steve Pollock tour construction site. Johnsburg High School Leadership Team. FIRST ROW: Marlene McLanc. Hal Thompson, Bill Hayes, Pal Bingman, Roger Zawacki; SECOND ROW: Jim Meyers, Roger Kriewaldl. Jim Albright, Rob Gough, Sieve Pollock, Bob Schmitt, and Randy Swiklc. (Absent: Paul Schlicvc) Teachers Plan School Program More than a year before the high school opened, members of the high school staff were being selected. The leadership team, which co- ordinates decision-making, was selected first. These teachers and administrators met periodi- cally during the year prior to the opening of the school to plan the curriculum and programs. During the summer months, the entire high school staff assembled for a series of workshops. Bob Schmitt, Steve Pollock, and Marlene McLane at a leader- ship workshop. 14 Principal Bill Hayes enjoys an activity at summer teacher’s workshop. ABOVE: Pat Bingman, guidance counselor, makes a presentation during the 1978 summer sessions for high school teachers. RIGHT: Long hours of hard work resulted in some teacher fatigue, as evidenced by Jim Meyer’s yawn during presentation by Principal Hayes. Roger Zawacki at far right. BELOW: Faculty members take time to pose for a group photograph during summer workshops. 15 School Opens On Sept. 11, 1978 students arrived at Johnsburg High School for the first day of classes. UPPER RIGHT: Students were hired to help complete some of the orga- nizing tasks at the high school. Shelly VonBruenchen- hein relaxes in a pile of discarded boxes. ABOVE: Senior Barb Ansell is greeted by Superintendent Andreas and Principal Hayes as being the first student off the first school bus on the first day of school. LEFT: Mrs. Pat Bingman. counselor, works in her incompleted office during the early weeks of school. LOWER LEFT: Classes go on uninterrupted, even though workmen sometimes were present to complete unfinished projects. LOWER RIGHT: Students sit on floor during school’s first assembly. Bleechers were not completely installed until November. KICKOFF 19 Football 78 20 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Mike Lyons, Dan Heldt, Brain Roberts, Doug Free, Tom Fowler, Scott Young, John Flood, Richard Thiel, Bruce Ambrose, Dave Aldcnbrook; MIDDLE ROW: Steve Lingeman, Bill Hovscth. Lee Carpenter, Gene Zegarski, Ed Koch, Dana Andreas, Gary McKeehan, Wayne Moran, Rick Szumlas, assistant coach Don March; TOP ROW: Chris Dixon, Rick Bianchi, Don Bentz, Gary Parsons, John Olsson, Joe Kost, Jim Boclens, Rich Backs, Mike Ahlert, Mike Behan, Mark Arvidson, head coach Mike Heimerdinger. BELOW: Coach Heimerdinger discusses strategy with defensive man Gary Parsons. Varsity Surpasses Expectations Expectations could not be too high for the first year of Johnsburg’s interscholastic sports program. Being a first year school, many players on the varsity squad participated in football for the first time. But somehow, the team surpassed everyone’s expectations. It won two games and surprised a number of other schools by being a formidable opponent. “I thought it was a very successful season, and 1 felt privileged to work with these players,” said Coach Heimerdinger. Skyhawk football spirit didn’t end at the sidelines. Encouragement from students, parents, and cheerleaders really helped. Tight end Don Bentz waits for a pass while the defense closes in. Skyhawks first touchdown by Billy Hovseth. Captain John Olsson leads skyhawks to homecoming game showdown. 22 ABOVE: Johnsburg’s starting quarterback Mike Behan, who was sidelined for much of the season because of an injury, gives some encouragement to his replacement, John Flood. RIGHT: The Skyhawk defense squares off against Valley Lutheran. ABOVE: Johnsburg players take a well-deserved break as the Skyhawks win their first game by defeating Valley Lutheran 30 to 20. RIGHT: Most valuable player Mike Ahlcrt searches for a hole in the defense. 23 Coach Ludwig calls a play from the sidelines. Inexperience Leads Sophs to Frustrating Season “As far as the record stands, this was not a good year,” said Coach Roger Ludwig, “but the players on the team were winners and never gave up.” Ludwig said he was well satisfied with the enthusiasm of his players and with their improvement over the season. “Consider- ing the fact that only five boys had experience in high school football, the team worked well together and kept up the spirit despite the losses. Doug Wickman and Pat Schiffcndecker tackle a Grayslake man. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: John Armon, Lenny Ippolito, Dennis Christie, Pat Rorig, Pat Schiffendecker, Tracy Switzer, Rich Preston, Brian Madsen: MIDDLE ROW: Mike Briggs, Dave Mauer, Randy Wakitisch, Rick Neiss, Doug Wickman, Warren Moulis, Dave Brenner, Ray Gomoll, Dan Arvidson, assistant coach Bob Tcssier; TOP ROW: Paul Wills, Chuck Novy, Bob Stickles, Santos Pineda, Don Hofmann, Steve Sisk, Mark Fluger, Phil Kalsch, Brian Haupt, and coach Roger Ludwig. 24 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL: BOTTOM ROW: Joe Leopold, Paul Klein, Mark Chernak, Kevin Dalton, Robert Peisert, Dave Moulis, Ken Allen, Tom Kost, Steve Switzer, Scott Zalkc, Rich Ziolkowski; MIDDLE ROW: Jeff Clary, Robert Schmidt, Ken Free, Peter Barroso, Terry Boyer, Tom Popovich, Pat Rorig, Jim Wajs, Joe Meyers, Larry Kohon, Coach Jim Meyers; TOP ROW: Dave Lytle, Steve Hogan, Gary Selof, Mark Wagner, Wayne Brennan, Dan Williams, Paul Smith, Mark Leslie, Larry Dix, Santos Pineda, and Coach Bob Schmitt. Freshman have winning season The freshman football team completed the season with a re- cord of 7 wins and 2 losses. Thirth-one boys participated in the program and earned their freshman numerals. Many of the players moved up to the sophomore squad. The team is expected to be a strong con- tender next year in the Shark conference. Bob Schmitt of the Skyhawks attempts to lose a Richmond defenseman as Paul Smith (78) moves in for block. Richmond ball carrier is stopped by Skyhawk line. 25 Pom Pon And Cheerleaders In order to build loyalities for a brand new school, the cheerleaders had to work extra hard this year to get everyone’s spirit up by the first game. Promoting school spirit is the cheerleader’s foremost aim. This is accom- plished through pep rallies and leading the crowd at the games. Spectacular half time performances by the pom pon girls entertained many fans. They performed at all home football and basketball games. Much work was put forth to try to make the first year a good year. ABOVE: Varsity cheerleaders practice in front of the school. First Row: Suzanne Shulda, Laurie Rath, Gretchen Heidler, Nancy Preston, Pam Wroblcwski; Second Row: Christy Andrews, Beth Raupp; Third Row: Karen Szumlas. LEFT: Pom pon girls line up for national anthem. BELOW: Sophomore cheerleaders in formation. First Row: Teresa Kuna, Nancy Lingeman, Gail Huebner, Sue Moulis; Second Row: Kelly Alonso, Lynette Blake. “Skyhawk view of pom pon girls and cheerleaders. Grctchcn Hcidlcr clowns around after the Homecoming game. Shelly VonBruechenhein performs a pom pon routine. Varsity cheerleaders lead the crowd during a home football game. ABOVE: Varsity Pom pon squad. First Row: Penny Khidarian, Vicki Ponte, Shelly VonBruenchenhein, Nancy Fowler. Pat Wroblewski; Second Row: Kristi Stanell, Jan Hayes, Linda Lindberg, Colleen Roscntrctcr, Vicki Buccclli. Lauryn Wcrnquist, Donna Schaefer; Third Row: Allison Boyer. Kathy Bavetz. Nancy Switzer, Lynn McKay, Margo Lund, Jenny Bonk, and Janice Stetter. BELOW: Sophomrc Pom pon squad. First Row: Kim Buccclli. Sue Sroka, Robin Marker, Cindy Mann, Kathy Szumlas, Linda Lyons; Second Row: Grace Beaman, Pam Oeffling, Deanna Davis, Norma Garrett, Debbie Caifano, Rene Aldenbrook, Barb Schmitt; Third Row: Pat Freeland, Laura Kaupilla, Val Ambrose, Lori Stetter, Sue Harker, Cheri Kofler, Beth Oeffling. f . JOHNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Above: Johnsburg’s first homecoming court: Nancy Switzer, Russ Ozminski, Kristi Stanell, Mike McBride, Nancy Preston, Rick Beck, Janice Stetter, Scott Dixon, Lisa Jackson, Steve Lingeman, Gretchen Heidler, John Ramberg, Karen Szumlas, Curt Ames, Shelly Vonbruchenhicn, Wayne Moran, Judy Vyduna, Steve Moulis, Allison Boyer Meyers, Mike Behan. Above: Wayne Besserud and Lisa Lewis re- laxing during homecoming dance. Below: Homecoming king Mike Behan shortly after his release from the hospital. Above: Nancy Switzer was selected homecoming queen with John Olsson and Mike Ahlert accepting the Crown for injured king Mike Behan. 28 Spirit Rises During First Homecoming The formal crowning of the king and queen was the high- light of Johnsburg’s first Homecoming. Nancy Switzer was presented with her tiara and bouquet of roses by Principal Bill Hayes. John Olsson and Mike Ahlert, co- captains of the homecoming football game, accepted the crown for Mike Behan who was in the hospital due to a football related injury. The week included other activities such as a parade through Johnsburg, float building, and a bonfire with an informal dance afterwards. ABOVE RIGHT: Sophomores won the float building with their entry of “Lucifer’s Hammer”. MIDDLE RIGHT: Students crowd around the cheerleaders to liven things up as the bonfire roars on in the background. BELOW RIGHT: Students gather around the bonfire. BELOW LEFT: Juniors clown around while working on their float. Tennis This year’s tennis team was hampered by not having home courts to play or practice on. Only four members of the team had competed in competition prior to the be- ginning of the season. Strong players for the Skyhawks were Most Valuable, Kristi Stanell and returning letterman from McHenry, Lisa Jackson. Above: Lisa Jackson returns a serve after a hard played match. Left: Kristi Stanell competes in state competition. ABOVE: Varsity Tennis team: First row: Janice Schmitt. Linda Pfcndcrt, Karen Szum- las, Kathy Szumlas. Second row: Coach Connie Sanders, Lisa Jackson, Sue Pfendert, Kristi Stanell, Darlene Mann. BELOW: Sophomore Tennis Team: First row: Laura Kaupilla, Debbi Jako, Karla Pollock, Kelly Kozicki, Angie Kinney, Mary Jo Wills. Second row: Coach Connie Sanders, Vicki Knacke, Kim Grcnman, Angie Ciura, Debbie Reese, Terri Jakubicck, Tracy Esposito, Darccy Rclle. BELOW LEFT: The Szumlas sister’s discuss plans for the next match. Cross Country ABOVE: Varsity Cross Country Squad: First Row: Captain Jim Smith, Tom Schoenig, Juha Vester; Second Row: John Schmitt, Jim Flood, Wayne Bcsscrud, and Coach Bob Texidor. BELOW: Sophomore Cross Country Squad: First Row: Rick Klein, Mike Stcck, Jon DeBaets, Frank Burns; Second Row: Rick Jensen, Dan Wills, Alan Cardella, Eric Johnson, and Coach Bob Texidor. RIGHT: Most valuable player, Jim Smith, competes in sectional meet. BELOW: Skyhawk harriers start race at Veteran’s Acres park in Crystal Lake. Although the Skyhawk cross country team’s record was 11 losses and no wins, the team never gave up. Senior Jim Smith put in several outstanding performances and won several races. His talents will be sorely missed next year, but Coach Bob Texidor has high hopes for returning let- termen Tom Schoenig, Jim Flood, and Wayne Besserud. VOLLEYBALL In the first year of play, the girls volleyball team ended with a 5-7 conference record, and with a season record of 9-14. During the final week of the season the team ad- vanced to the districts but then lost to Richmond in the final game. Coach Carol Rickert expressed that the team should be very competitive next year with a little exper- ience behind them. 45 ABOVE: Jackie Wolf prepares to block an opponent's spike. UPPER LEFT: Varsity volleyball team. First Row; Jackie Wolf, Liz Stofflc, Inge Dschida, Sally Oeffling, Becky Schallcr. Back Row; Cap- tain Rocky Rieck, Dawn Bentz, Debbie Hcrdrich, Lora Jacobs, and Coach Carol Rickert. LOWER LEFT: J.V. Volleyball Team. First Row; Linda Schmitt, Dawn Hanie, Deanne Cromy, Colleen Boak, Mary Beth Gallagher. Debbie Sobicsk, Jodi Bcutcl. Back Row; Manager Rocky Reik, Ellen O'Malley, Sue Dehn, Cheri Kofler, Kathy Kling, Rita Schallcr. Sue Moulis, JoAnne Letizia, Sue Freeland, and Coach Kris Simons. UPPER LEFT: Johnsburg home course. Chapel Hill. UPPER RIGHT: Skyhawk Golf Team: Bottom Row: Kevin Sowiak. Dan Nett; Top Row: Rich Kretzschmar, Uttich, Todd Hatch, Frank Jakubicck, Tom Pieper, and Jeff Bartman. LEFT: Dan Nett hits a chip shot to the green. ABOVE: Jeff Bartman realizes what a lonely sport golf is. 33 Kristi Stanell-MVP Won Tennis Varsity Lost 3 6 We Opponent They 1 Wauconda 4 0 Dundee 5 4 Jacobs 1 1 Marian 4 0 Woodstock 5 0 Lake Forest 5 4 Round Lake 1 3 Grant 2 1 Cary Grove 4 Won Junior Varsity Lost 1 8 Won Football Varsity Lost 2 6 We Opponent They 12 Grayslake 20 6 Hononegah 33 12 North Boone 14 0 Harvard 21 8 Marengo 20 30 Valley Lutheran 20 20 Beloit Catholic 0 24 South Beloit 46 Won Sophomore Tie Lost 1 1 6 Won Freshman Lost 7 2 Mike Attlert-MVP Rocky Rieck-MVP Won Volleyball Varsity Lost 9 13 We Opponent They 1 Round Lake 2 2 Harvard 1 0 Marengo 2 2 Beloit Catholic 0 0 Marian 2 0 Honanegah 2 0 North Boone 2 2 South Beloit 0 0 Harvard 2 2 Beloit Catholic 0 0 Marengo 2 0 Hononegah 2 1 North Boone 2 2 South Beloit 0 1 Grant 2 0 Richmond 2 Won Junior Varsity Lost 5 7 34 Won Golf Varsity Lost Tie 0 18 1 We Opponent Lost 201 Round Lake 182 201 Crown 201 187 Grant 167 165 Grayslake 150 197 Beloit Cath. 174 180 Valley Luth. 176 206 Lake Zurich 164 252 Beloit Cath. 209 189 Stevens 169 23rd Crown Inv. 219 McHenry 155 186 Crystal S. 163 191 Antioch 163 187 Jacobs 159 195 Marian Central 154 12th Grant Inv. 188 Wauconda 172 13th District Won Junior Varsity Lost Tie 2 13 0 Tom Picpcr-MVP Jim Smith-MVP Cross Country Varsity Won Lost 0 18 We Opponent They 46 McHenry 20 49 Lake Forest 15 39 Dundee 20 42 St. Edwards 19 46 Marian 16 43 Woodstock 20 32 Grant 23 44 Stevenson 19 33 Round Lake 23 36 Jacobs 19 39 Grayslake 19 44 Crown 19 46 Lake Zurich 16 45 Antioch 18 47 Lake Zurich 15 45 Crystal Lake South 18 Junior Varsity Won Lost 0 18 Awards Football MVP Offense: Mike Ahlert Defense: Bruce Ambrose Line: Steve Lingeman Line: John Olsson All Conference: Mike Ahlert All Conference: Don Bentz Captain: Bruce Ambrose Captain: Steve Lingeman Tennis MVP: Kristi Stanell Captain: Kristi Stanell Most Improved State Tournement: Qualifier Kristi Stanell Volleyball MVP: Rocky Rieck Most Improved: Linda Schaeffer Captain: Rocky Rieck All Conference: Rocky Rieck Golf MVP: Tom Pieper Cross Country MVP: Jim Smith Captain: Jim Smith Sportsmanship: Jim Flood Sectional Qualifier: Jim Smith 35 BAND The marching band performs the school song before the start of the game. Concert Band: 1st Row: (Bottom)- Gretchcn Hcidlcr. Kathy Kost, Liz Stoffel, Judy Vyduna. Deanna Davis, Ann Mochling Colleen Boak, Linda Schmitt, Inge Dscida, John Mochling. 2nd Row (Middle)- Tina Leisner, Mary Schmitt, Laura Wharton, Mark Leslie, Rod Nabor, Mike Davis. Barb Ansell, Eric Johnson. Stephanie Karwacki, Terri Povidas. Lydia Oakley. Valerie Stade. 3rd Row (Middle)- Kathy Thomas, Trina Everetsen. Sharon Cahill, Terri Boyer, Kevin Kangas. Gary Roth, Tom Kost, Brian Conant, Mike Novak. Glenn Mochling, Lora Jacobs. 4th Row (Top)- Mr. Thompson. Shelly Von Bruenchcnhcin. Brian Madsen, Douglas Hendershott. Peter Miller, Joel Naleway. The Johnsburg high school band was the first organization to win an award for the new school. The band performed many times throughout the year, in such activities as football and basketball games, assemblies and concerts. Leadership for the band activities was provided by music director Hal Thompson. CHOIR Johnsburg’s first swing choir, “The New Edition”, had an active year with many singing engagements and contests. Though the concert had a limited number of performances, its purpose was to build the voices for years to come. Above: Choir: Miss Maack, Judy Vyduna, Sue Arkus, Kathy Thoms. Pam Wroblcwski, Melody Rogers, Karen Alvord, Vicki Lord, Shelly Von Bruenchenhcin. Middle Row-Karcn S umlas, Nancy Preston. Carol Kocher, Lorel Peterson. Sue Chyllo Lauryn Wcrnquist, Kathy Kost, Cindy Strauel Sue Wocllcrt Top Row-Sue Duer, Sharon Cluff, Cher Bruser, Cheri Kofler, George Mason, Janice Stctter, Jan Hayes, Colleen Roscntrctcr, Laurie Harjes RIGHT: Swing Choir: Top Row, left to right Charlotte Bruser. Nancy Preston, Cind Strauel, Sue Arkus, Karen Szumlas, Chet Kofler. Bottom Row, Left to right: Par Wroblewski, Judy Vyduna, Shelly Vo Bruenchenhein, Kathy Thoms, Vicki Lore Susan Duci 39 The Good Doctor ’ ’ UPPER LEFT: Gretchen Heidler and Mike Davis in “Defenseless Creature MIDDLE LEFT: Mike McBride and Mark Arvidson in “Surgery LOWER LEFT: Cast of The Good Doctor after final night. BELOW: Lynn Lupo in “The Audition ■)■ ■� ABOVE: Mike Davis and Mark Arvidson in “Drowned Man. RIGHT: Mark Arvidson and Lynn Lupo in Happiness. LOWER RIGHT: The entire cast from “The Good Doctor.” Johnsburg’s first production. Johnsburg’s first theater production, “The Good Doc- tor,” showed the community the completed auditorium, and more importantly the spirit and determination of the kids in school. The cast worked long and hard for the performances, practicing up into the last moment without the use of the auditorium. “The Good Doctor” was a comedy based around a writer trying to leave his impression on the world. He shows his work through eight separate skits tied together by the writer. Members of the cast included: Mark Arvidson, Mike Davis, Mike McBride, Lynn Lupo, Robert Gahlaar, Gretchen Heidler, LeAnn Wayne, Jean Kouba, Karla Moe, Pam Wroblewski, Mark Schmitt. The play was or- ganized by Clyde Fazenbaker and Roger Zawacki. The technical crew included; Pat Schiffendecker, Lee Carpenter, Johnna Baldwin, Kim Grenman, Cindy Ahlert, Brian Conant, Mark Leslie, Diane Chyllo, Kevin Kangas, Scott Young, and Sherry Allen. 41 STUDENT COUNCIL It has been a very challenging year for members of the Student Council. Since this is the first year of the high school, the Council had to establish its structure, the rules and regulations for conducting business, as well as partici- pate in the organization and planning of many school activities. ABOVE: Members of the Student Council include: First Row: Inge Dschida. Barb Anscll, Sheryl Roberts, Roxanne Rieck, Scott Young Second Row: Gene Weincoff, Jenny Baca, Shelly VonBrucnchcnhcin. Dim Reesc.Grctchen Heidler, Laura Wharton; Third Row: George Ma- son. Gary Sclof, Laura Kaupilla, Kathy Szumals. Nita Case, and Peggy Nowak. MIDDLE: Student Council Officers. From Left: Inge Dschida. secre- tary; Sheryl Roberts, parlimentarian; Miss Marlene McLane, advisor; Barb Ansell, treasure; Roxanne Rieck, vice president; Judy Vyduna, president. Not pictured: Mr. Roger Kricwaldt. advisor. FAR BOTTOM: Student Council members in a brainstorming session. 42 TELE VISION Back orders and installation prob- lems held the television club at a standstill for the first half of the shcool year. By the end of the first semester, almost all of the television equipment had been received and in- stalled and the television club was ready to begin the production of a regular television program over the closed circuit system. Johnsburg was one of the first schools in the area to piqneer in an all-color, closed-circuit studio. ABOVE: The television crew works in the studio on a special production. BELOW: Members of the television club arc: Standing: Bruce Preston, Advisor Clyde Faz.cnbakcr, Tony Anderhub. Bill Milbratz, Kevin Kangas. Rick Klein, Pam Wroblcwski; Sitting: Lynn Lupo. Mike McClory. 43 Members of the SKYHAWK yearbook staff: Seated around table: Diane Weingart, Mark Schmitt, Scott Young, Brian Haupt, Christy Andrews, Lynn McKay, Kathy Jackson, Melinda Anderson, Sue Babarsky, Vicki Buccelli. Shelly VonBrucnchcnhcin. Back Row: Chris Dixon, Curt Ames, Mark Duer, Jim Smith, Sherry Stcrmcr, John Bush, John Olsson, Mary Raupp, Mike Moran, Karen Szumlas, Rick Beck, Sally Oeffling, Karen Oakes. SKYHA WK Work on the inaugural edition of the SKYHAWK year- book began during the summer when editor Curt Ames, Sherry Stermer, Gretchen Heidler, and advisor Randy Swikle attended a four-day American Yearbook workshop in Rockford. During the first semester the staff was handi- capped because the school darkroom was not yet equipped, but the staff overcame the handicap to produce the first yearbook of Johnsburg’s new high school. 44 Assistant editor Chris Dixon and editor Curt Ames design a page layout for the yearbook. Members of the Johnsburg Weekly News staff: Seated at table: Scott Dixon. Lisa Jackson. Curt Ames, Jan Stettcr, Jackie Wolf, Chris Dixon. Wayne Bcsscrud, Jill Welter, Lauryn Wernquist. Nancy Preston, Lynn Lupo. Back Row: Beth Raupp, Kristi Stanell, Jim Smith. Kevin Zeoli, Mike McClory. Bill Thonn. Kathy Kost, Sue Babarsky, Rene Janushik, Joe Kost, Barb Ansell. JOHNSBURG WEEKL Y NE WS Staff members of the school newspaper undertook the ambitious project of producing a weekly newspaper, 30 issues in all, in which the entire production — from typeset- ting to printing — would be accomplished within the high school. The newspaper was distributed each Friday during the school year, and the students never missed a production deadline. Advisor Randy Swikle discusses newspaper copy with Lisa Jackson, managing editor, and Scott Dixon, editor-in-chief. 45 RIGHT: Phoiography Club: Standing: Rich Thiel, Pat Schiffendecker, Kevin Kangas; Sitting: Frank Burns, Chuck Gasiorowski, Eric Johnson, Brian Conant. BELOW LEFT: Members of the A.V. Club work on the equipment. From left arc Robert Gehlor, Joe Leopold, Kevin Kangas. BELOW RIGHT. Members of Photo Club pause for a snapshot while working the darkroon. PHOTOGRAPHY A.V. These two clubs were of great assistance to the school. The A.V. Club orgainized which classrooms needed movie projectors and other equipment and got it there for them to use. The Photo Club aided publications with their assistance in the darkroom. 46 FORENSICS The Forensics team was the second organization to bring home a first place trophy to the high school. They participated in a couple of tournaments and for the first year of competition, the team did an excellent job. ABOVE: Forensics team from top: Jenny Jarvis. Colleen Boak, Brian Conant, Pam Wroblewski, Karla Moe, Gretchen Heildcr. Mark Leslie. Pat Schiffendcckcr. Mark Arvidson, Secretary Lynn Lupo, VicePresident Mike McClory, President Mark Schmitt, Clyde Fazebakcr, advisor. LEFT: Gretchen Hcidlcr and Mark Schmitt rehearse for their event. 47 FTA FHA ABOVE: Future Teachers of America, Rocky Rieck. Kim Reese, Kim Grcnman, Karla Pollock. RIGHT: Dawn Haynic and President Vicki Buccelli of FHA. BOTTOM: Standing: Melody Rogers. Susan Tripp, Kelly Kozicki, Darlene Wisner, Kim Buccelli, Susan Duer, Diane Comstock. Darla Pollock. BOTTOM: left to right: Vicki Buccelli. Linda Gribben, Debbie Reese. Dawn Haynic. DRAMA This year’s drama club was involved in many activities. They sponsored many plays and productions. They built most of the sets by themselves and took care of all the lighting and sound. They used the theater in the round for the first time when they did “ The Good Doctor” and then a couple of months later they used it compleatly when they had the Variety Show. ABOVE: Moving clockwise from bottom left: Pattic Franx, Bill Dowell, Colleen Boak. Pam Wrobluski. Mark Leslie, Kim Gremnman, Cheryl Roberts, Cindy Albert, Diane Comstock. Above her: Brian Conant, Mark Schmitt. Grctchen Hcidlcr, Tom Kost, Pat Schiffendeckcr. Dan Ardvidson, Mike McClory, Sue Chyllo, Bill Milbratz, Melody Rogers, Lee Carpenter, Diane Chyllo, LceAnn Wayne, Karla Moc, Kevin Russel, Jean Kuba, Mr. Fazenbacker. RIGHT: One of the posters from the production Summcrtrcc ” which the club put DRAMA Johnsburg High School Drama Club Presents A Dinner Theater Production January 19 20 Dinner 6:00 pm Play 8:00 pm Dinner-Theater King Queen $7.00 Adults $4.25 Students $3.25 Sen. Citizens $1.25 Play Only Adults $3.50 Students $2.75 Sen. Citizens Free 49 CHESS The chess club participated in many tournaments over the year. In addition to playing chess, members of the club also created “war games” and simulated many famous battles of history. ABOVE: Members of the Chess Club are: Standing: Lee Carpenter, Kevin Kangas, Mark Arvidson, Brian Conant, Rich Klein, Hoagy Dix. Tom Kost, Frank Burens. Sitting: Karen Kalemba, Rick Somple, Debbie Eichorn, and Pat Schiffcndcckcr. MIDDLE: Hoagy Dix and Karen Kalemba play a game of chess as Tom Kost and Debbie Eichorn look on. BOTTOM: Pat Schiffendecker, Lee Carpenter, Kevin Kangas, and Mark Arvidson set up strategy for a war game. SO INTER NA TIONAL Members of the International Club include: FRONT ROW: Debbie Picper, Barb Ansell, Juba Vester, Sue Chyllo, Sharon Cluff, Karla Moe, Mary Kollcnkark. SECOND ROW: Jodi Bcutcl, Debbie Sobicsk, Wendy Hanson, Debbie Caffiano, Sue Tripp, Nita Case, Eleanor Hughes, Laura Wharton, THIRD ROW: Mrs. Abreu, Deanna Davis, Sue Moulis, Jim Flood, Celine Klein, Cindy Mann, And Diane Chyllo. 51 SKI The ski club was an informal organization that made trips to areas such as Wilmot and the Playboy Club. The group received special rates on tickets and rental gear such as boots, skies, poles for the beginning skiers. OPPOSITE PAGE: UPPER RIGHT: Gretchen Hcidler takes on one of the hills at Nicolet National Park, where the group spent a 5 day trip. UPPER LEFT: Club sponser Dave Rigby and members of the club work on the church pond where a restoration project was being held. BOTTOM: Members of the Outdoor Club: left to right: Eileen Koch, Terry Jakubicck, Darcy Relle, Ellen O’Malley, Dawn Haynic, Tracy Espaoito, Kathie Kling, Debbie Reese, Vanessa Everett, Gina Pecucci, President Curt Ames, Don Hoffman, Lee Carpenter, Mark Hartwig, Rick Sompcl, vice-president Shelly VonBruenchenhein, Mike Davis, Mark Schmitt. Mark Aridson, treasurer Judy Vyduna, Gcrri Kochcr, Jean Pierce, Debbie Sobicsk, Jodi Beutel, and secretary Gretchen Heidler. RIGHT: Club officers and sponsers; from left: Allen Riechart. Charlene Behan, Nancy Lingeman, Rick Sompel, Sue Pfendert, and Ron Garrison. BELOW: Ski club members; bottom row: Mike Hogan, Linda Pfendert. Diane Bavctz. Tammy Roscntrcter, Kelly Kozick; Second row; Ron Garrison, Laura Kauppilla, Sue Duer, Diane Comstock, Charisc Nielsen, Debbie Eichorn, Lee Carpenter. Mark Schmitt; Third row: Allen Richart, Sue Arkus, Sherry Stermer, Rene Aldenbrook. Dawn Bentz, Mary Beth Gallagher, Laura Meyers; Fourth row: Trina Evcrtscn. Rick Sampcl. Nancy Lingeman, Carol Kochcr. Renee Janushik; Fifth row: Dave Brcinner, Steve Sick, Sue Pfendert, Paul Seaver. 52 OUTDOOR This year’s Outdoor Club was involved with many activities from restoration of St. John’s pond to a five- day trip to the boundary waters canoe area and one to Rhinelander, Wise. They helped sponser a ski-a-thon for the Johnsburg Rescue squad, and also held a pop bottle drive and metals collection. They went rock climbing to Devil’s Lake and held numerous canoe trips down the Nippersink. 53 QUILL AND SCROLL CLUB. First Row: Lynn Lupo, Karen Szumlas, Vicki Buccclli, Jackie Wolf. Jan Stettcr, Nancy Preston, Lauryn Wcrnquist, Shelly Von Brucnchcnhcin; Second Row: Scott Young, Joe Kost, WAyne Besserud, Curt Ames, Beth Raupp, Chris Dixon, Lisa Jackson, Scott Dixon, and Barb Anscll. Quill And Scroll The Quill and Scroll Club was formed late in the school year so that the very first yearbook and newspaper staffs could be the charter members. Quill and Scroll Club is the International Honor- ary Society for High School Journalists. The purpose of the club is to encourage individual initiative in high school journalism, creative writing and allied fields, thereby enabling the individual to contrib- ute greater skill to his her publication. The purpose is also to recognize and reward the individual achievements of students en- gaged in journalistic activity. 54 Mike McClory, who played the leading role, sits with his girl friend. Lee Ann Wayne, during one of the scenes of the play. Lynn Lupo, who played the leading girl's role, talks to Tom Kost. who portrayed the little boy. S UMMERTREE “Summertree” takes place during the late 1960’s while the Viet Nam War was at its peak. It was a time that most Americans chose not to remember. The controversy over the war and the draft tore apart not only the country, but also individual families. But the war is over and “Summertree” remains a powerful play. It is a difficult play to produce, and the students did an excellent job with their production. LEFT: Mark Schmitt and Lynn Lupo during a very moving part of the play. BELOW: Pat Schiffendeckcr and Tom Kost during one of the war scenes. VARIETY SHOW Johnsburg’s first variety show, “Warning to the World!”, was presented in February under the direction of Mr. Roger Zawacki. It consisted of 10 musical skits which dealt with warning the world about certain topics and events. A veteran to the stage, Lynn Lupo, contributed a great deal to the performance. Other cast members were Rene Aldenbrook, Mark Arvidson, Colleen Boak, Gretch- en Heidler, Carol Kocher, Gerri Kocher, Mark Leslie, Dierdre Pattillo, Pat Schifferdecker, Leanne Wayne, and Pam Wroblewski. Three of the skits were created by the performers Mark Arvidson, Lynn Lupo, and Pat Schifferdecker. The music accompanying the show was presented by the Orchestra members, including Mike Davis, Kathie Kling, Barb An- sell, Kathy Kost, John Sima, Gary Roth, Dana Andreas, Steve Sisk, Peter Miller, Mike Novak, and Vicki Lord. LeAnn Wayne and Carol Kocher perform in the skit “Warning Gerri Kocher is shown performing in “Warning about Winter”, about Little Girl’s Dreams. b6 Between scenes Gretchen Hcidler and Rene Aldcnbrook apply makeup. Mark Arvidson, Eric Olsen, and Pat Schifferdecker “ham it up” as Dcidrc Pattilo looks on. Mark Arvidson gives a strong opinion to his students Gcrri Kochcr and Lynn Lupo in a scene from “Warning about Tcach- Lynn Lupo is shown here from a scene “Warning about Suc- cess . 57 Steve Pollock, Director of Vocational Education at Johnsburg High School. JHS Vocational Education Program. “I liked the philosophy of Johnsburg.I realized it was going to be a very difficult task to begin at a brand new high school. However, I wanted to meet the challenge of starting with nothing.” These are the strong words of Mr. Steve Pollock. Becoming a part of JHS was a very important decision for him. After teaching at Edwards Senior High in Albion, Illinois for twenty-five years, he was offered the job of vocational director here. Today, JHS offers over twenty different occupational courses. Among these are Diesel Mechanic, Semi-Truck Driving, Welding I and II, Auto-Body and Fender and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration maintenance. “These unique programs have been a great success among JHS students,” says Mr. Pollock. “Although we are lacking shop space, the classes made the best of the space available.” Arrangements have been made to build an addition to the industrial area, and it will be completed by September of 1979. All vocational education programs are open to girls as well as boys. However, JHS offers special programs for girls interested in Health occupations such as Cosmetology and Nursing Home Aids. Other programs are taught at the college since Johnsburg does not have the faculities. These programs include Horticulture, Commercial Food Services, Data Processing, Environmental Control, Auto-Body and Fender and more. The JHS vocational programs allow students to work with their hands. It gives them a chance to find the type of job or career they will enjoy. Mr. Pollock spent many long hours writing a 161-page notebook entitled “Pre-Employment Skills.” This book was dedicated to the progressive teachers in Illinois that are concerned with each students reaching his or her goals in life. Some chapters of study included “Job Interviews, Job Survival, Application Forms, Data Sheets and Resumes, and Job Advancement.” Each student in the vocational program was given a student handbook, which was a summary of his detailed notebook. “I get a feeling of satisfaction by seeing kids so well and enjoying what they do. The program at JHS gives them the challenge and the opportunity to do the things they like, also it gives them the encouragement to do it well.” 58 Keith Suratt. Mark Gesicki, Jake Breit. and Mr. John Quick construct roof of building trades house. Mr. John Quick, building trades teach- er, helps out with project behind school. Building Trades Jake Brcil carries a load of wood to house in freezing weather. I The building trades class accomplished many things this year, according to Mr. John Quick, teacher. It built a 20X30 foot storage building at the Middle School, a 30X15 foot deck over the drafting room, a 30X10 foot deck in the athletic storage room, a 100X14 foot concrete block storage building under the bleachers on the athletic field. In one day, a 20X10 foot wall was constructed, seperating health care and child care rooms. Students also worked on the most important project, the construction of an 1800 square foot house. Students work on foundation of building trades house. ’TiM These three industrial arts classes help educate students in trades they may be interested in in the future. Woods is taught to students who are interested in working with wood and learning the safety precautions involved. Metals teaches the students the basics such as how to harden metals and what they are used for. In welding the students learn how to us a welder and to use extreme care to protect eyes. Ed Nelson and Metals Teacher Bill Dvonch put a new blade on the saw. 60 Above: Graphics teacher Rick Keber runs the press. Right: Two graphics students inspect the school paper during its run. Below: The drafting class takes time out to pose for a picture. The graphics arts class produced all the printing throughout the year for the school. The class printed such things as the school newspaper, basketball programs, re- port cards, and other school publications. The drafting class shows students how to design drawings and they learn the fundamentals of drafting. Graphics Drafting 61 Students of the truck driving class strip the truck as they prepare to paint it. Truck Driving Todd Andrews sits bend the wheel of the mack truck. This course provides training for the stu- dent in driving a diesel power, 5-speed tractor and a 13-speed tractor pulling a 40 foot trail- er. At the end of the year, it should lead to qualification for Illinois Class D vehicle oper- ators license. Power, Auto Mechanics Students in power mechanics and auto mechanics learned the design, theory and operation of power equipment. The knowledge gained should help them to maintain their own recreational vehicles and repair small engines. 63 Students of Child Care class pose with children. Child Care Students planned and implemented the Johnsburg High School Nursery School. They observed and worked with young children as they studied child growth. Time to take a break from Nursery School work! “This is the way we cook the bread ...” Students work with children. BELOW: Debbie Herdrich arranges a flower arrangement in her class. RIGHT: Dennis Anscll and Gary McKcchan mix up some chemicals in their area of study. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Rad. Pat Schlichting, Sue Eichhorn, and Lori Kofler arc among the students at Don Roberts Beauty School taking cosmetology. Voc. ed. students travel Many vocational education student took advantage of the opportunity to pursue their interests at learning institutions other than Johnsburg High. Lake County College and the Don Roberts Beauty School cooperated with Johnsburg High School to provide facilities and learning experiences which were not available at the high school. 65 JUMP BALL 67 MPIONS The 1978-79 Skyhawks were the gcst team in McHenry County with a 23-6 record. They were champions of the eight- team Northern Illinois Classic Tournament at Hampshire. There were champions of the Shark Conference. They were champions of the 1HSA Regional Touraament. No first year school in the history of IHSA ever went further in State Tournament competition than did the Johnsburg Skyhawks. Left: Skyhawk captain Scott Dixon leads celebration after his team de- feats North Boone in final game and wins conference championship. Above: Shark Conference Champi- ons. Right: IHSA Regional Cham- pions. Below Right: Northern Illi- nois Classic Tournament Champi- ons. Below: Don Bentz holds sec- ond place trophy of IHSA Section- al. Skuhaiuhs THE 1978-79 JOHNSBURG SKYHAWKS. First Row: Manager Dan Heldt. Kerry Christy, Rick Szumlas. Scott Dixon, Brett Zimbrick. Tom Fowler. Juha Vester; Second Row: Chris Dixon. Dennis Anscll, John Flood. Kurt Valentin. Lenny Pecucci, Don Bentz, Tom Schoenig, and Coach Bob Kies. 70 Johnsburg Round Lake Johnsburg Fenton Johnsburg Wauconda Johnsburg Hononegah Johnsburg Wauconda Johnsburg Beloit Catholic Johnsburg Grant Johnsburg Richmond Johnsburg Jacobs Johnsburg Marian Central Johnsburg Streamwood Johnsburg South Beloit The 70 38 73 56 55 69 51 53 51 64 72 54 67 65 90 57 55 52 71 46 62 53 58 47 Winning Record Johnsburg Round Lake Johnsburg Harvard Johnsburg Marengo Johnsburg Hononegah Johnsburg Woodstock Johnsburg Beloit Catholic Johnsburg Jacobs Johnsburg South Beloit Johnsburg North Boone Johnsburg Harvard Johnsburg Marengo Johnsburg North Boone 74 Johnsburg 82 56 Ida Crown 70 73 Johnsburg 74 55 Marian Central 61 59 Johnsburg 62 62 Harvard 48 71 Johnsburg 77 60 Marengo 63 52 Johnsburg 50 50 Oregon 74 72 59 HIGHLIGHTS: Best Record in 55 McHenry County: 56 23-6 First Place: Shark 70 Conference (10-2) 58 First Place: Northern Illinois Classic 59 Tournament 57 First Place: IHSA Regional 58 Tournament 57 Second Place: Round Lake Thanksgiving 61 Tournament 58 Second Place: IHSA Sectional 71 Tournament 67 Don Bcntz and Scott Dixon, who have been teammates since sixth grade at Johnsburg Jr. High, engage in a post-game discussion. Don Bcntz displays winning form as team- mate Chris Dixon looks on. Bcntz was named “All-State” (Special Mention) by the Chicago Sun Times, “MVP” by Shark Conference Coaches and by his teammates. “First Team All-County” by McHenry County Sports Edi- tors, and“Honorablc Mention All-Area” by The Rockford Register Star. Scott Dixon drives to the basket on his way to tallying 402 points for the season. Dixon was named “All- State” (Special Mention) by the Chicago Sun Times, “Team Captain” by the Skyhawk squad. “First Team All-Conference” by Shark Conference Coaches. “First-Team All-County” by McHenry County Sports Editors, “First Team All-Area” by the Rock- ford Register Star. 71 OPPOSITE PAGE: UPPER LEFT: In Harvard, where ihcy turned off the lights to spotlight their own players, Johnsburg fans showed their support by shining flashlights on the Skyhawk team. UPPER RIGHT: Lenny Pccucci signifies what he thinks about his team while he puts up a rebound. LOWER LEFT: Chris Dixon, honorable mention on the All-Shark Conference team and the All-McHenry County team, drives to the bucket against Wauconda. CENTER PICTURE: Coach Bob Kies instructs the team during a tight ball game. THIS PAGE: LFET: Kerry Christy goes up for the layup in the Northern Illinois Classic Tournament. BELOW: Brett Zimbrick shoots for two against South Beloit. THE SOPHOMORE SKYHAWKS. First Row: Steve Lusk. Dan Zaremba, Randy Wakitsch. Rick Niess, Alex Bingman, Mark Hartwick. Second Row: Coach Jim Albright, Phil Kalsch, Chuck Novy, Frank Jacubicck, Gary Guctzloff, Larry Mays. Dart Zamastil. Frank Jacubicck battle for rebound Winning Season for Sophomores The sophomores ended their season with a 11-10 overall record and a 5-7 Shark Conference record. The sophomore Skyhawks took second place in the Round Lake Tournament. It was an exciting season for the young squad as many of the games were decided by narrow margins. Tom Pieper prepares to pass the ball to Rick Neiss. Freshman Cagers Develop Skills The freshman basketball “A” team finished with an 8-7 record and the “B team completed the season with a 6-4 tally. In addition to playing for the freshman squad, Tom Picpcr saw considerable action on the sophomore level. Tom Picpcr, surrounded by four opponents, puts up a layup. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM. First Row: Joe Meyers, Clay Ames. Brian Dicdrich, Dooley Stancll. Dan Nett; Second Row: Pete Barroso, Santos Pineda, Paul Klien, Terry Boyer, Bob Schmitt. Russ Beck; Third Row: Coach Roger Ludwig. Dan Williams, Gary Wegner, Jeff Bartman, Tom Picpcr, and Tom Popovich. Russ Beck takes the jump shot. VARSITY BASKETBALL. First Row: Pally Freeland, Sally Ocffling, Inge Dschida; Second Row: Coach Harbcckc, Brenda Bingman, Cheri Koflcr, Debbie Herdrich, Rocky Rieck, Dawn Beniz, Lora Jacobs, Karen Grenman, Ellen O’Malley, Sue Dehn, Theresa Dalton. Varsity girls have frustrating season. The Varsity team had a frustrating season with only two Seniors going out for the squad. They also had to bring up eight Johnsburg 33 Johnsburg Grant 46 South Beloit Johnsburg 20 Johnsburg N. Chicago 39 Beloit Cath. Johnsburg 38 Johnsburg Antioch 44 Marian Johnsburg 26 Johnsburg Round Lake 42 Harvard Johnsburg 36 Johnsburg Beloit Cath. 40 North Boone Johnsburg 47 Johnsburg Richmond 49 South Beloit Johnsburg 45 Johnsburg Harvard 50 Honenegah Johnsburg 38 Johnsburg Honenegah 36 Marengo Johnsburg 30 Johnsburg Marengo 26 Marian Johnsburg 49 North Boone 28 underclassmen to fill the squad. The squad was 4-8 in conference play and 4-15 for the season. Left: MVP Lora Jacobs puts up a rebound against conference rival South Beloit. Right: Cheri Koflcr breaks down court on a fast break. FRESHMEN-SOPHMORE BASKETBALL: First Row: Sue Moulis; Second Row: Jo Ann Lctizia, Sue Freeland; Third Row: Dawn Haynic, Deanna Davis. Cindy Albert; Fourth Row: Colleen Boak. Linda Schmitt. Teri Jacubicck. Kim Grenman. Tracy Esposito. Gina Pccucci, Miss Reichart. Building year for Frosh-Soph “This year was a building year for us,” said Coach Reichart, “because many of the girls were inexperienced.” The year was very trying from the beginning. The varsity team was short on players so they took the players that were experienced and the frosh-soph squad had to build from scratch. The team ended it’s season with a 3-7 conference record, and a 3-11 overall record. Upper Right: Ellen O’Malley shoots a jump shot from the free throw line. Above: Coach Riechart instructs the team during a time out. Left: Gina Pccucci gets set for a shot during a season's ball game. Roll Call High School Staff ROBERT GOUGH Assistant Principal WILLIAM HAYES Principal 80 CATHY ABREU Spanish JIM ALBRIGHT Science DEE ANDELFINGER Nurse PAT BINGMAN Director, Pupil Personnel Services JAN BOSMAN Business Education GLENN BURNS Math BONNIE BUTLER Writing JUDY CAMMELOT Home Economics LOIS COCKING Business Education 81 BILL DVONCH Industrial Arts CLYDE FAZENBAKER Television, Drama RON GARRISON Math ELIZABETH GROSSMAN Reading MIKE HEIMERDINGER Social Studies ALICE HELLGETH Math 82 ROGER KRIEWALDT Social Studies ROGER LUDWIG Physical Education MARLENE MCLANE Special Education MARY MAACK Choir, German CHERYLE OLSON Literature JIM MEYERS Athletic Director MARY ANN PELLE Home Economics STEVE POLLOCK Vocational Education Director JOHN QUICK Building Trades AL REICHART Science PAUL SCHLIEVE Learning Center Director DIANE SEARS English KRIS SIMONS Social Studies CAROL RICKERT Physical Education BOB SCHMITT English MARY ANN SNYDER French CONNIE SANDERS Special Education CHARLES SCHULTZ Industrial Education DENNIS SPRAETZ Guidance Counselor BOB TESSIER Industrial Arts RANDY SWIKLE Journalism BOB TEXIDOR HAL THOMPSON ROGER ZAWACKI Science Music, Fine Arts Director Math Faculty members discuss curriculum with Principal Hayes. COOKS Maintence and cooks are a very important part of the school. They keep our school clean and kept us well fed. This year they also had the extra burden of finding out exactly how equipment worked, setting up equipment and working without needed supplies. LEFT: Maintenance men Jeff Radtkc, Wally Szyplcbaum, Earl Kunstmann during a break at the school. Missing from the picture arc C. Pryor. J. Freund. R. Mitchell, A. Cajthanl. BELOW: Johnsburg Cooks, Betty Zcnncr, Violet Rodiek. Diane Wade. MAINTENANCE 86 Carol Kennebeck Nancy Schaft Judy Jonas Chris Schwegel Carol Hcldt Pat Mirs Kathy Tcssicr Elaync Schultz OFFICE STAFF Bill Haag confers with two students. FRESHMEN Barbara Andersen Amy Ahlert Rene Aldenbrook David Barbarsky Nancy Barnings Pete Barroso Ken Allen Clay Ames Chris Andersen Jeff Bartman Diana Bavctz Russ Beck Freshmen class officers are (first row) Eileen Koch, secre- tary, and Gina Pecucci, treasurer; (second row) Ellen O’Malley, vice president, and Becky Rambcrg, president. 88 Julie Britt Kim Buccelli Chris Byrne From left: Tracy Esposito. Mark Leslie, Peggy Nowak. Gary Selof, Patty Haag, Terry Boyer, Tom Popovich, Linda Gribbcn, Gina Pccucci, and Antoncttc Visconti. Debbie Caifano A! Cardella Michelle Case Mark Chernak DeAnne Chromy Diane Chyllo Jeff Clary Diana Comstock Angie Ciura Kevin Dalton David Davis Jon DeBacts Sue Dchn Larry Dix Jerry Dominick Brian Diedrich Susan Duer Kathy Kane Lynctte Dust Kurt Erickson Tracy Esposito Brett Everett Trina Evertsen Jim Formby Peggy Franz Ken Free Suzanne Freeland Mary Gallagher Norma Garrett Charles Gasiorowski Stacy Gast Boyd Gillan Dave Goodrich Linda Gribben Chet Griffith 89 Patti Haag Wendy Hanson Dawnc Haynie Doug Hendershott Mike Hogan Steve Hogan Tim Holmes Bob Hublcr From left: Tom Kost, Linda Pfendert, and Dave Murgatroyd Leonard Ippolito Theresa Jakubicek Debbie Jayko Eric Johnson Larry Johnson Karen Kalemba Mark Kalemba Greg Karris Angie Kinney Sylvia Kipping Paul Klein Richard Klein Eileen Koch Cheri Kofler Lawrence Kohon Peggy Kolodzinski Tom Kost Kelly Kozicki Richard Kretzschmar Luann Kroncke Gene Kubis 90 Fish enjoy swim in school aquarium. ''awn Leeke Joe Leopold Mark Leslie Jeff Letzter Bill Lewis Doug Lozynski Kathy Lupo Lynda Lyons David Lytle Jack McCafferty Mark McKcchan Joe Meyers Harry Miller Peter Miller Ann Moehiing Jamie Moran David Moulis David Murgatroyd Karla Muse Dan Nett Charise Nielsen Debbie Nolan Mike Novak Peggy Nowak Karen Oakes Lydia Oakley Kathy O’Brien Bruce Olsen Ellen O’Malley Dcirdrc Pattillo 91 Gina Pecucci Bob Peisert Linda Pfendcrt Tom Picper John Pierce Santos Pineda Linda Schmitt Karla Pollock Tom Popovich Dawn Poteracki Freshman Gary Wegner helps out Steve Switzer. Kristie Price Charles Pryor Becky Ramberg Debbie Reese Darcy Relle Chuck Robbins Melody Rogers Pat Rorig Tamara Rosentreter Dan Ryan Jim Salazar Bill Sargent Tracy Scanlon Bob Schmitt Janice Schmitt Mike Schmitt 92 Gary Selof John Smith Paul Smith Debra Sobiesk Kevin Sowiak Dennis Spencer Steve Spencer Dooley Stanell Mike Steck Bill Stcfka Bob Stoxen Russ Sutherland Steve Switzer Kathy Szumlas John Tatro Eileen Thonn Sue Tripp Tyler Tullis Pam Ullrich Antoncttc Visconti Diana Bavetz and Dawn Poteracki search for a moment of solitude. Mark Wegner Jim Wajs Gary Wegner Eugene Wcincouff Sheryl Westphaln Laura Wharton Kevin Whitney Gus Wichern Dan Williams Darlene Wisner Carol Yung Tom Young Scott Zalke Rick Ziolkowski Mary Jo Wills Freshmen Not Pictured Jack Aiello Bob Baker Brent Birkhoff Rich Dougherty Louie Koenigseder Marty McMullins Cindy Parsons Kevin Ridgeway Jackie Schucttc Brett Zandlo 93 Sophomore class officers are Lisa Carlson, treasurer; Sue Harker, Vice president; Sue Moulis, President; Lori Stetter, Secretary. SOPHOMORES Cynthia Ahlert Kelly Alsonso Karen Alvord Valeria Ambrose Dawm Anderson John Armon Dan Arvidson Kathleen Barbarsky Theresa Baca Johnna Baldwin Andrew Bavetz Grace Beaman Karen Bennett Brent Birkhoff James Berns Lynette Blake Kelly Breit David Brenner Charlotte Bruscr Gregory Burns Shawna Butler 94 Sharon Cahill Douglas Campbell Lisa Carlson Geannitta Case Dennis Christie Susan Chyllo Sharon Cluff Brian Conant Deanna Davis Jolanda Dendulk Russ Dodd Lisa Dominick William Dowell Inge Dschida Mark Duer Cathy Easterling Vanessa Everett Mark Fluger Patti Franz Patricia Freeland Charles Froula Lisa Goldie Raymond Gomoll Glenn Greenwood Kim Grenman Larry Groves Gary Guetzloff Warren Hannula Cheryl Worzala and Lisa Carlson struggle for Sue Harkers important phone call Susan Harker Mark Hartwick Todd Hatch Brian Haupt Frank Hclmandollor Theresa Hcscmann Don Hofmann Gail Huebner Frank Jakubicck Richard Jensen Ronald Jensen Constance Johnson Marla Marie Jones Mike Moran, Dart Zamastil and Scott Kennebeck, working (?) behind closed doors Phillip Kalsch James Kantcr Laura Kaupilla Scott Kennebeck Pamela Kilcoyne Celine Klein Kathryn Kling Vicki Knakc Terry Knauf Carol Kocher Dan Koeppen Steve Kohon Robin Marker Jim Martinez Dave Maurer Bill Mitchell Karla Moe Mike Moran Rodney Naber Rick Neiss Charles Novy Larry Mays Greg McKinney Kim Mclahn Randy Morin Sue Moulis Warren Moulis Beth Oeffling Pam Oeffling Sally Oeffling Skip Froula “hangs ten” on a semi truck. Tammy Oeffling Dennis Ochlcr Frank Parth Debbie Potcracki Richard Preston Bob Pienschkc Jean Pierce Todd Preston Mary Raupp Mike Ready Lynn Reitmeier Roland Rcymann Kevin Russell David Sager Kathy Sarver Chuck Schaefer Rita Schallcr Pat Schiffendecker Barbara Schmitt Kurt Schroedcr Paul Seaver Scott Sima Steve Sisk Sherry Stcrmer Lori Stetter Julie Stratford Colleen Strauel Susan Sroka Mike Stefka Tracy Switzer Sharon Tatro 98 Patricia Thic! Tim Tiesi Randy Wakitsch Leslie Warp Doug Wickman Laura Wilkerson Dan Wills Paul Willis Cheryl Worzala Dart Zamastil Dan Zaremba Valerie Zimbrick Curious sophomores Johanna Baldwin, Randy Wa- kitsch, and Val Ambrose go into the darkroom to see what develops. Sharon Cluff learns to type in the typing lab. Sophomores Not Pictured Pat Alvarez Tony Anderhub Randy Austin Linda Bentz Mike Briggs Frank Burens Donald Duck Mark Hartwick Steve Jennison Dawn McClory Laurie Myers Charles Pcele Bob Stickles Ann Ziolkowski JUNIORS Sherry Allen Dana Andreas Dale Anderson Dan Andersen Mark Anderson Melinda Anderson Christy Andrews Dennis Ansell Bill Applequist Terilce Armon Sue Arkus Antoinette Axell vMr Junior class officers are Laurie Rath, treasurer; Kathy Jack- son, secretary; Kim Reese, vice president; and Wayne Bcs- serud, president. Jenny Baca Mary Baca Joe Backs Charlene Behan Bob Behan Dawn Bcntz Taking a well earned study break are Tina Axell and Nancy Fowler. Wayne Bcsscrud Jim Boelens Jim Borak Jenny Bonk Jake Breit Dave Briggs Vicki Buccelli Lee Carpenter Peggy Cusack Chris Dixon Debbie Eichhorn Sue Eichhorn Nancy Fowler Tom Fowler Erik Franz Doug Free Vicki Frett Connie Fuggctta Ken Gaylord Karen German Christy Andrews, Lynn McKay, and Kathy Jackson enjoy view from top of building. Tammy Gribben Barb Good Shirley Haney Dan Heldt Dccna Higgins Bob Hopp Eleanor Hughes Cyndy Jackson Kathy Jackson Lora Jacobs Diane Justen Kiki Karris Penny Khidarian Jamie Kimbcrling Diane Kitterman Ed Koch Larry Koenigseder Lori Kofler Suzanne Shulda receives pro- tection from Mr. Clyde Fazen- bakcr during Homecoming's '50's Day. 102 Joe Kost Lisa Lewis Mary Lippcrt Vicki Lord Pal Louria Jenny Lozynski Margo Lund Mike Lyons Janet Machnik demonstrates her typing proficiency. Janet Machnik Greg Martello Sherri McCann Juniors of the Round Table Tammy Shastal dresses up during Hallow- een activities. Linda Miller Theresa Mincks John Moehling Ed Nelson Steve Nethaway Alan Oeffling Dwayne Oeffling Gary Parsons Gary Perie Lord Peterson Susan Pfendert Debbie Picpcr Nancy Popovich Theresa Povidas 103 Freshman Russ Beck plays a joke on Lee Carpenter as Scott Sclof looks on. But Russ soon learns it’s not nice to fool around with upperclassmen. Bruce Preston Laurie Rath Scott Ridgeway Kim Reese Brian Roberts Ed Rechisky Rhonda Ropinski Mary Kay Rorig Colleen Rosentretcr Garry Roth Debra Schaefer Donna Schaefer Linda Schaefer Rebecca Schaller Mark Smid Mary Schmitt Tom Schocnig Scott Selof Tammy Shastal Sue Shulda Ingris Smith 104 John Stefka Elizabeth Stoffcl Cindy Strauel Nils Swanson Pat Switzer Rick Szumlas lames Thiel Richard Thiel Kathy Thoms Bill Thonn Brian Tontillo Carolyn Turk Daniel Ullrich Bill Uttich Suzette Walters Greg Wcingart Doug Wisner Sus Wocllert Eric Zawislak Gene Zegarski Brett Zimbrick Juniors Not Pictured Dianna Bennett Todd Boutin Kim Castillo Kim Chovanel Jim Flood Terry Galli Deborah Herdrich Bret Hoffman Bill Hovseth Denise lppolito Renee Janushik Michelle Lewis Jack Sanderson John Stcinfath Keith Suratt Peggy Thonn Charles Vrasich Dan Wagner Scott Weingart Pam Wroblewski Kevin Zeoli 105 SENIORS “I feel very proud as we dedicate this school, our community’s dream come true,” said Judy Vyduna, student council President at the JHS Dedication, as she represented the Senior Class of 1979. “The years seemed to go by so fast, and now it’s rather hard to believe that we are actually here.” Yes, our dream did come true and it certainly was an experience to remember. Returning to Johnsburg brought back the memories of grade school and Junior High. For some of us it was like a reunion with old friends and for others, a brand new adventure. There were mixed emotions among the Seniors as we stepped into the new building, however most of us entered with open minds and positive attitudes. But for each and every one of us it meant a new beginning. We are proud to say we survived our Senior year. We wore coats during the first weeks at school, we wore our dress clothes while playing volley- ball in gym class, we plugged our ears while the construction workers were hammering and drilling, and we sat on the gym floor when there were no bleachers. Yes, the year was full of surprises. As Judy says “with all the excitement, we had our growing pains, but .. .. ... ....... r lf ... „ . , r . . . ,. , e 61 „ Above: Senior Class Officers from left: Shelly Von with much patience, care, and understanding these were overcame. Brucnchennein. Grcichcn Hcidlcr. Mike McBride So as we say farewell of JHS we thank everyone (even the under and Lisa Jackson, classmen) for making our Scn?or year one we will always remember. Below: The Class of 79 pose for picture in from of the school. Mark Arvidson Susan Ba bar sky Richard Backs. Robert Baker 107 Kathy Bavet Richard Beck Mike Behan Don Bent Debra Berry Richard Bianchi Laurie Black Chcrylynn Borak 108 Mathew DeBuhr Sylvia Dehler Scott M. Dixon Richard Dodd Andy Eichhorn Paula Espy John Flood Patty Gicrs John Hansen Russ Ozminski takes a break during study hall. Sue Fleishman l.ana Gallo Robert Gchlhar l.ori Gibson Scott Gillan Mark Gillespie Harlan Halligan I iiury Jcrgcns Mike Davis in one of his more serious moments. Terri Kanler Stephanie Karwacki Rose lakubicck Ron Hiller I is.i Jackson I heresa Kalsch Kevin Kangas Janette lla cs (irelchen IIculler Kirk llesseman Da Mil Hiller .lean Kouba Teri Klol Cierri Kocher Jeff Kronkc Steve Lingemcn Patrick l.cti ia George Mason Ruth Ann Madsen Glenn Moehling Shiela Mays Gary McKechan mm I h abeth Ann Raunn Roxanne Ricck Sheryl Roberts John Ramberg Wayne Sabai Pamela Rowann Cjayla Russell Jay Sacrz Shelly Von Brucchcnhcin rests after a hard day of school. Pat Schlichting John Schmidt K.ircn S uml.iN I auric I rip James Turak luha Vester Sheik Von Kruechenhein I ec Ann Wayne Plane Wcingart link Vvduna lackic Wolf I auryn Wernuuist I ill Welter Sheila Werner Ronald Zelinsky Teri Zeoli Pat W ruble w ski Scott I). Young Most Flirtacious; Robert Gehloor and Shelly VonBrucnchcnhcin BELOW: Most Intellectual; Glen Mochling and Gerri Kocher. RIGHT: Most Talented; Lynn Lupo and Mike Davis. Most Likely to Succeed: Judy Vyduna and Steve Lingcman. Most School Spirited; Mark Schmitt and Gretchen Heidler. 116 MOST ABOVE: Best Dressed; Scott Dixon and Lauryn Wcrnquist. BELOW: Most Humorous; Mark Arvidson and Nancy Preston. Most Athletic; Don Bentz and Rocky Ricck. ABOVE: Best All Around: Janice Stcttcr and Mike Behan. BELOW: Most Spacicst: John Hanson and Nancy Switzer. 117 Senior plans I fl CINDY ANOI plan to go to MCC and work part-time MARK GESICKI- I plan to work for a construction until I have my career requirements. DAVE ALDENBROOK- I plan to go to Eastern BRUCE AMBROSE- I plan to attend college and become rich. CURT AMES- I plan to go to college at an undecided University. BARB ANSELL- I plan to go to William Penn and major in journalism. MARK ARVIDSON- I plan to study architecture and liberal arts. SUE BABARSKY- I plan to go to Arizona. company, LORI GIBSON- I plan to attend college and major in veterinarian medicine. PATTY G1ERS- I plan to travel. JAN HAYES- 1 plan to attend college, undecided major. GRETCHEN HEIDLER- 1 plan to attend college and major in physical therapy. KIRK HESEMANN- I plan to attend Northern to study computer engineering. DAVE HILLER- I plan to go to MCC. RON HILLER- I plan to pursue career in agriculture. BOB BAKER- I plan to attend vocational school for diesel mechanics. LISA JACKSON- I plan to attend Marquette University to study public relations or journalism. DON BENTZ- I plan to go to college and major in physical education. RICK BIANCHI- I plan to go into business with my father. LAURIE BLACK- I plan to go to college and major in art and history. CHERI BORAK- 1 plan to attend Don Roberts Beauty School. CHUCK BRIGGS- I plan to be a party bum. JOHN BUSCH- My plans are to go back to Japan or live it up at a college and party me life away. KERRY CHRISTY- I plan to get a job in the field of data processing and later move to Arizona. ROSE JAKUBICEK- I plan to attend the University of Wisconsin and major in business administration or education. LAURY JERGENSI plan to attend MCC and stuay business. THERESA KALSCH- I plan to attend William Rainey Harper College to major in dentistry. KEVIN KANGAS- I plan to go to Eastern Illinois University and major in theatre. STEPHANIE KARWACKI- I plan to go to college and major in music and medicine. TERRI KLOTZ- I plan to work with children needing special education. TERRY DALTONI plan to attend Wheaton College. GERRI KOCHER- I plan to go to college and major in medical technology. MIKE DAVIS- Plan to go into business for myself as an airport owner. I probably will start the first KATHY KOST1 plan to become a musician and interplanetary shuttle service. compose my own music. MATT DEBUHR1 plan to go into the navy and cruise the foreign countries. SCOTT DIXON- I plan to major in accounting at an undecided college. ANDY EICHORN- I plan to go school at MSOE. DAVE FAIRBANKS- 1 plan to cruise to Alaska, maybe Hawaii. JOHN FLOOD- I plan to attend college and major in education, get married and own my own house. LANA GALLO- I plan to attend a trade school for floral design. ROB GEHLOOR- I plan to attend a trade become an electrical engineer. 118 to JEAN KOUBA- I plan to attend college for interior design. PAT LETIZIAI plan to attend trade school. LYNDA LINDBERG- I plan on being a legal secretary STEVE LINGEMAN- I plan to go to Purdue University and study civil engineering. LYNN LUPO- I plan to attend Eastern Illinois University and major in theatre. RUTH ANN MADSEN- 1 plan to attend Bryan College in Tennessee and major in education. DARLENE MANN- I plan to attend MCC and get a job in the secretarial field. Senior plans GEORGE MASON- i plan to attend Western Illinois University and major in communications. MIKE McBRIDE- I plan to go to vocational school and hopefully own a business. LAURA MEYERS- I plan to attend college in Seattle and major in graphic arts. GLENN MOEHLING- I plan to attend the University of Illinois to be a dentist. WAYNE MORAN- I plan to attend Wyoming Tech, to study autobody, upholstery, and trim. JOEL NALEWAY- I plan to go to school. ARDEN OEHLER- I plan to finish my art course this summer, then attend college and major in zoology. ERIK OLSEN- I plan to attend college and study architecture. JOHN OLSSON- I plan to go to college and hopefully play football at either Lakeland or Rock Valley. RUSS OZM1NSKI- I plan to attend college in Wyoming. LENNY PECUCCI- I plan to go to college and try to play some basketball. NANCY PRESTON- I plan to attend Eastern University and major in speech pathology or English. KIM RAD- I plan to be a beautician and own my own shop someday. BETH RAUPP- I plan to attend college and study law. DANE RELLE- I plan to go to the University oi Illinois and major in veterinarian medicine. RODKY RIECK- I plan to attend Greenville College to study P.E., coaching, and athletic training. GAYLA RUSSELL- 1 plan to attend MCC, and later own my own resturant business. JAY SAENZ- I plan to do it my way. SCOTT SANDERSON- I’m going to college to study dentistry. KATHY SARGENT- I plan to attend MCC and find a job in secretarial field. PAT SCHL1CHT1NG- I plan to be a beautician. JOHN SCHMIDTI plan to attend college and enjoy life. MARK SCHMITT- I plan to attend MCC then later at university to study business marketing. NINA SHUGRUE- I plan to get a job as a secretary then later go to college and improve my skills. JOHN SIMA- I plan to go to college and major in forestry or mechanics. JIM SMITH1 plan to attend a Junior College and have a good time. RICK SOM PEL- I plan to amjor in business at an undecided college. VAL STADE- I plan to attend MCC and become a 1 secretary. ALAN STAHNKE- I plan to attend Triton College to study graphic arts. KRISTI STANELL- 1 plan to attend St. Olaf College in Minnesota. JAN STETTER- I plan to attend college and major in computer science. NANCY SWITZER- I plan to work for a year then hopefully attend college. KAREN SZUMLAS- I plan to attend college and major in art and education. JUHA VESTER- I plan to go to a University and major in pre-dentistry. SHELLY VON BRUENCHENHEIN- I plan to attend the University of Illinois and major in physical education. JUDY VYDUNA- I plan to attend the University of Illinois and to major in interior design. LEE ANN W AYNE- 1 plan to attend Whitewater College in Wisconsin. DIANE WE1NGART- I plan on going to college for interior design. JILL WELTER- I plan to attend Brigham Young University in Utah and major in commercial or graphic art. l.AURYN W'ERNQUIST- I plan to attend North Park College in Chicago to study commercial art. JACKIE WOLF- 1 plan to attend Illinois State and major in home economics and education. SCOTT YOUNG- I plan to work for a construction company then later run an agricultural co-op. 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Chapel Hill Road • McHenry, Illinois 60050 - (815) 385-8899 TJntermatic INCORPORATED DeWANE STUDIO AND CAMERA SUPPLIES 221 BENTON STREET WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS 60098 (815) 338-1880 Congratulations Graduates INTERMATIC PLAZA-SPRING GROVE- ILLINOIS 60081-815 675-2321 • AUTO SAFETY GLASS CURVED or STRAIGHT • MIRRORS STOCK and CUSTOM Woodstock Glass Mirror Inc 1076 LAKE AV. WOODSTOCK • FURNITURE TOPS • SHOWER DOOR ENCLOSURES • GLAZING • SLIDING DOORS 124 A TRIBUTE TO THE CLASS OF 79 Class never runs scared. It is surefooted and confident in the knowledge that you can meet life head-on and handle whatever comes along. Class never makes excuses. It takes its lumps and learns from past mistakes. Class is considerate of others. It knows that good manners is nothing more than a series of petty sacrifices. Class bespeakes an aristocracy that has nothing to do with ancestors or money. The most affluent blueblood can be totally without class whi’e the descendant of a Welsh miner may ooze class from every pore. Class never tries to build itself up tearing others down. Class is already up and need not strive to look better by making others look worse. Class can “walk with Kings and keep its virtue and talk with crowds and keep the common touch. ” Everyone is comfortable with the person who has class—because he is comfortable with himself. If you have class, you don't need much of anything else. If you don't have it, no matter what else you have-it doesn 't make much difference. CONGRATULATIONS “CLASS”of 1979 Cy's Custom PaInt “Professional Quality Distinctive Design 125 —johnsburg ' WEEKLY NEWS | Number One! | lAaEdMerWI Thi� u Number Ora. At «ery ftnt edi oe of At JM«| «ratty N� , Pv1Q ( out ■ weekly ae—(paper is oo email undertaking h m.olvea hard wart and cuordiaafeo af a dedicated tuff Throughout the rear oadrr the preaauret of dcatftera asd the comple� it e« at the produco� procet� there will he tome errer� that appear oa the pat ed '-hit srwtpaper Whea you And an error, tell ua W� mult prodit from our euatahet TV Weakly terra Mil wet hard to bnng jtx the uaportaat nr-y at cur •chool and coma� , pity. The aerrapaper eiteads an levttaaoo to rtudent� , teacher� , aad other midcat� to utc thu Homecoming Court elections scheduled for Wednesday The 197 . 79 Homecoming Coart. ccmlaaag cd 10 hoy t aad 10 g� l� . MU he (elected by a race at the mart Mu. dear body oa Wcdaraday. Sept 77. The Homecoming Planning Commit tec. chaired hy teawr SheOyVoeBruee- chraheta. haa here working oa plan for the Homecoming Mace before echod chide Spvtt Week chairmea Scon Twang aad lady Vydaaa. parade chair met Kim Sutherland aad Kim Recae. Court chairmen lyna Logo aad Margo Land; bonfire ckaimaa Wayoe Ben •rad. aad daace chairman Linda Schnef Mznit, ■ dealgaalcd at Oath Day'. Carmel applet -ill be told durrag lunch One oa Mooday through Thandny Tueaday a Dr� ,� Ip Day' Wtdaei day U Crary Hat. laaide Out. aad Pin Dey' Thanday -ill be Greate SO t Day' A SO't daace -ill be held durlag luach bar Fnday mil be Itae aad Cold Day Mama wfl he aaid al tchoei oa Friday The parade beglu at 2 p m The boeftre u ached.led for 7� p at with the pep rally begtaarag at I p to at the boafire A aecthop follow� , taiQag aatil II p.m. The Horoecoemng game oe Saturday. Oct. 7 begun with xpkomore tctioa (gaunt Harvard High School at 12 Sep 29 That day haa aiao bran detig oated na Jtiai Day' by the committee The following -eeh. Oct. 2-6. wiB be called 'Spuit Weed' Oa Moetdey of Spirtl Week 0 Ditce daace will be held during teach hera� There wtfl be four te parile coatetta not yet ready for uae. the gnaw will be pUyed at MacCrakea Field m McHenry Vanity actloe la acheduled for 2 p.m. The theme rrf the Hraaecenuag Daace “ The Froaune The daace wtl tail I as pa 2 class president 4th straight time Other malt la Tueaday'� etocooe leaiar (Sara Rraalta Fee prraldenl Wayot Beaaerad (M) over Chnaty Andrew� (J| . For race pmident Kim herae (47) over hick Sniml� � ()6), Lyaa McKay (32). aad Sherry AEee (S) For tecrtUry Kathy Jackaoo (79) over Mary SchmM (O) For ereamrer Laurie Rath I SI) over IhrthofT (22). For lecretary loci Dec Foaernctl |SI). (109) orar Kathy O’Brtea (S6I For «ecralary Efiran Koch IBS) o Mery Jn WUU l«9 e preaideat Sue Harter (TS) when the sun rose on ihe first day of school. .. .the first issue of the Weekly News, coming to school for the first time. DO YOU RE ... the first bonfire. • the first school assembly. ... the first play, ‘‘The Good Doctor” ... the first football game. . the first building trades project. MEMBER the first state qualifier, Kristi Stancll. . . . the first basket in the first game, scored by Chris Dixon. .. the days in the new” school yard. . being part of the Skyhawk spirit. Each day begins with a sunrise and ends with a sunset. The moment one day ends, a new day begins. Life is full of beginnings. The seniors are about to start a new day, a day which begins with commencement. This new sequence in their lives will hold many new experiences for them. The seniors are also at a day's end. a day that this yearbook hopes to help many recall. Tomorrow holds a new day for all the students who attended Johnsburg High School. It’s a chance for a fresh start. A time to begin anew. 128 BATTER UP (1979 Spring Supplement) Johnsburg High School VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD. First Row: Pat Letizia, Tom Fowler, Rick Shiman, Keith Surrat, Joe Kost, Steve Lingcman, Ed Koch; Second Row: Head Coach Jim Meyers, John Flood. Jim Boelens, Jake Breit, John Olsson, Don Bentz, Dave Hiller, Kurt Valentin. Diamond Men Look Good Poor weather conditions after one of the most severe winters in history contributed to a slow start for the Skyhawk baseball club, but the squad began to show a great deal of improvement in the latter half of the season. The Skyhawks finished with a 7-14-1 record. Kurt Valentin and Don Bentz were co- captains, and Bentz was also MVP. LEFT: Jake Breit, ace Skyhawk pitcher, hurls to the plate. BELOW: Players gather during a timeout. Frosh-Soph Teams Are Skyhawk Future Mike Heimerdinger’s sopho- more baseball squad consisted of only 12 players, but it still man- aged to complete the season with a rather impressive 5-7 record. The freshmen, coached by Rog- er Ludwig, ended the season with a 4-4 record. Both squads will be helpful in feeding the varsity with some fresh new talent for the 1980 season as the baseball pro- gram gains experience and grows. SOPHOMORE BASEBALL TEAM. First Row: Randy Morin, Jim Martinez, Pete Bar- roso. Rich Preston, Doug Wickman; Second Row: John Armon, Roland Reyman. Randy Wakitsch, and Scott Valentin. FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM. First Row: Paul Klein, Ken Allen, Bob Peisert, Scott Zalke, Tom Kost, Kevin Dalton, Jeff Letzter; Second Row: Larry Dix, Pete Barroso, Joe Meyers, Jeff Bartmann, Dan Williams, Wayne Brennan, Ken Free, Coach Roger Ludwig. 131 BOYS TRACK. First Row: Jim Flood, Captain Jim Smith, Bob Baker, Rick Szumlas, Terry Boyer, Paul Smith; Second Row: Long Distance Coach Glenn Burns, Chris Dixon, Juha Vester, Wayne Besserud, John Schmitt, Mike Davis, Paul Wills, Bill Hovseth, and Head Coach Bob Texidor. Fine Performances Highlight Track Johnsburg’s home track was not ready for use its first season, and all meets were therefore on the road. The team was highlighted by several out- standing performers, but it lacked the depth neces- sary at each event to produce a championship team. Skyhawk Captain Jim Smith finishes first in the two-mile event at the Shark Conference Meet. Track MVP Rick Szumlas hands the baton to another star, Wayne Besserud. GIRLS TRACK TEAM. First Row: Inge Dschida, Nancy Lingeman. Deanna Davis, Sher- ry Allen, Laura Kaupilla; Second Row: Coach Bob Tessicr, Mary Jo Wills, DcAnnc Chromy, Ann Moehling, Liz Stoffel, Cheri Kofler, and Coach Judy Cammelot. Girls Track The girls track team displayed some outstanding individual per- formances. Personal records and achievements were constantly im- proved. One of the highlights of the 1979 season was the perfor- mance of a talented freshman named Cheri Kofler. Kofler, who earned MVP honors, qualified in the district meet, which enabled her to perform downstate. UPPER RIGHT: Inge Dschida and Deanna Davis help Sue Moulis after a race. RIGHT: DeAnne Chromy hands the baton to Nancy Lingeman during competition in the Shark Conference Meet. J.V. SOFTBALL TEAM. First Row: Grace Beaman, Sherry Stermer, Janice Schmitt, Kathy Szumlas, Colleen Boak, Dawn Haynie, Kim Melahn; Second Row: Sue Freeland, Coach LeeAnn Christy, Patty Freeland, Linda Schmitt, Patti Haag, Ellen O’Malley, Sue Dehn, Darcy Relic, Tracy Esposito. Eileen Koch. Girls Softball Teams The varsity softball squad finished the season with a 6-9 overall record and a 5-7 Shark Conference record. The team elected Terri Dalton captain and Lora Jacobs as MVP. Lora Jacobs awaits her turn at bat. VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM. First Row: Barb Schmitt, Sally Oeffling, Terri Dalton, Tina Lcisncr; Second Row: Coach Bob Schmitt, Beth Oeffling, Debbie Schaffer, Lora Jacobs, Kim Grenman, and Debbie Herdrich. BOYS TENNIS TEAM. First Row: Tom Popovich, Mark Hartwick, Rick Ziolkowski, Mark Chernak, Steve Switzer, Kevin Sowiak, Eugene Wein- couff, Louie Koenigsedcr, Brent Birkhoff, Richard Krctzschmar; Second Row: Coach Dennis Spractz, Greg Weingart, Warren Moulis, Glenn Moehl- ing, Joe Naleway, Tracy Switzer, John Moehling, Richard Sompel, Curtis Ames. Boys Tennis With no home court to practice on, the tennis team had to be bussed to McHenry to use their courts. All tennis matches were scheduled for the road. Out- standing players included Rick Sompel, John and Glenn Moehling, Curt Ames, and Noel Naleway. AT RIGHT: JHS tennis stars Glenn Moehling and Joel Naleway prepare to return a serve. BELOW: Rick Sompel concentrates during a tough match. Part of the cast of the Spring Musical: “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” carries Mark Leslie on the stage. 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ The Spring musical was a huge success. It involved a cast of 35 students, all of whom showed much talent. Variety and precision were contained in the choreography; along with the music and drama, it was all very enter- taining. The comedy is a bout a man named Pierpont Finch who tries to get ahead in the World-Wide Wicket Company without really exerting much effort. Though Finch runs into many problems, he finally reaches the top and proves to be a successful businessman. Mark Arvidson played the part of Finch. THE CAST 136 Mark Arvidson, Pierpont Finch; Tom Liston, Gatch; Erik Olsen, Jenkins; Mike McBride, Biggley; Gretchen Heidler, Pilkington; Tom Schocnig, Bratt; Lynn Lupo, Smitty; Mark Leslie, Frump; Karla Moe, Krumholtz; Pam Wroblewski, Jones; Pat Schifferdecker, Twimble; Shelly Von Breun- chenheim, LaRue; Cindy Ahlcrt, first scrubwoman; Colleen Boak, second scrubwoman; Kevin Kangas, Mr. Ovington; Tom Liston, Toynbee; Dawn Bentz, company police woman; Pat Schifferdecker, Wompcr. Secretaries: Gcrri Kochcr, Karen Szumlas, Kathy Szumlas, Judy Vyduna, Lcann Wayne. Dancers: Vicki Buccelli, Jan Hayes, Jenny Lozynski, Nan- cy Lingeman, Margo Lund, Kathy Sargent, Lori Stetter, Nancy Switzer, Lauryn Wcrnquist. Costumes: Diane Weingart, Jacki Wolf, Judy Camelot, Rehearsal Accom- panists: Stephanie Karwacki, Vicki Lord. Set: Bill Dowell, Kevin Kangas, Lee Carpenter, Dan Heldt, Erik Olsen. Makeup: Sue Kapraun. Clyde Fazenbaker, director; Roger Zawacki, assistant director; Carol Rickert, choreographer; Hal Thompson, musical director. ‘Hedy La Rue’ attracts the men. The Cast in dance routine. Spring Happenings Around School As part of the Sophomore Studies program, students view 3-D movie. Students and faculty participated in the “Donkey Basket- ball” game. Students took their study of 1950’s fads out of the textbook and into the phone booth. Theresa Kalsch painted a beautiful mural in one of the classrooms. The first JHS faculty on the last day of school. 137 JHS Wins Trip To ‘Great America’ Johnsburg High School students won a free trip to Marriott’s Great America amusement park by partici- pating in a contest sponsored by Chi- cago radio station WLS. Students called the radio station 1,735 times during certain hours of the day and stated they were from JHS. They called more than any other Chicago- land school to win the contest. The student body and faculty were guests of Great America on April 29, and they had the park all to them- selves. Since there was a light rain, park officials also gave students passes to opening day, May 5. Johnsburg students “survive” the Tidal Wave. Gary McKeehan, Mat Debuhr, Joel Naleway, Karen Szumlas, Diane Weingart, Ms. Camelot. Cindy Strauel, and Carol Lenny Pecucci, Rick Sompel, and Andy Eich- Kocher ride the Yukon Yahoo, horn enjoy a ride on Willard’s Wizzard. 138 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. First Row: Shelly Von Bruechenhein, Stephanie Karwacki, Janice Stetter, Kristy Stancll, Gcri Kochcr, Lynn Lupo, Lisa Jackson, Jackie Wolf, Judy Vyduna; Second Row: Gretchen Heidler, Mark Arvidson, Nancy Preston, Scott Dixon, Barb Ansell, Kerry Kristy, Karen Szumlas, Steve Lingeman, Lauryn Wernquist, Glenn Mochling. JUNIOR MEMBERS OF NHS. From Left: Pam Wroblewski, John Moehling, Eleanor Hughes, Wayne 3esscrud, Rick Szumlas, Becky Schaller, Margo Lund, and Tom Schoenig. National Honor Society Twenty seniors and eight juniors were in- ducted into Johnsburg’s chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society. They were chosen on four qualities: scholarship, service, character, and leadership. To be eligible for member- ship, students completed surveys which iden- tified various activities each applicant par- ticipated in during high school. Membership to the club is inclusive, and only a certain percentage of the junior and senior classes can be inducted. Teachers vote on students after applications are completed. King Scott Dixon and Queen Lisa Jackson receive congratulations from the Prom Court. 1979 PROM COURT. First Row: Jan Hayes, Jan Stetter, Queen Lisa Jackson, Nancy Preston, Karen Szumlas, Lauryn Wernquist. Second Row: Steve Lingeman, Jim Smith, King Scott Dixon, Russ Oziminski, Kerry Christy, Glenn Moehling. Queen Lisa Jackson and King Scott Dix- on. Couples enjoy dining at Hunter Country Club during prom. Johnsburg’s First Prom Over 50 couples attended the first JHS prom at Hunter Country Club. After a delicious meal, th.e students were enter- tained by the band “Trilogy.” At 10 P.M. Lisa Jackson and Scott Dixon were crowned as the first Royal Couple. At ap- proximately 12:30 the couples went to Lost Valley Ski Lodge where they were entertained by a film and music. At about 2:30 a.m. they were served breakfast. At 4 a.m. the students boarded the buses and were taken back to the school. Mr. Randy Swiklc, journalism instructor. Senior graduates attend baccalaureate services in the high school auditorium the evening before presents an award to Curt Ames during graduation, all-school Honors Assembly. The Class of ’79 Saturday, June 9, 1979 at 3 p.m. in the Johnsburg High School gymnasium. It was a very special time and place for the first graduating class of JHS. It was a time that marked the end of high school days and the beginning of a new adventure. The Class of '79 was a dynamic one. It had a special reputation through both grade and high school. The members of the Class were enthusiastic. They were creative. They were innovators. It seems appropriate that this Class was the one to inaugurate the new Johnsburg High School. Seniors stand during invocation graduation ceremonies. THE CLASS OF 1979 (First Graduates of Johnsburg High School) An emotional end . . . and be- ginning! Valedictorian Judy Vyduna Salutitorian Stephanie Karwacki 144 I