Le Roy High School - Melting Pot Yearbook (Le Roy, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

LB ROY f-fl f-f QCUOOL UB01N POT LBRjOK ILLINOIS VOLUMBSS 1974 JZBLBOF CONTENTS Activities......5 Sfmts..........19 O Oiu otiimS . . . 47 Casses.........63 QtaM...........SB fldu iftSUig...90 3 A C T I V T t £ C f-f M6C0ttufig—75 The big week began with each class working diligently on their float and banner. The Freshman class hung their sign on Monday, the Sophomores flaunted their winning banner Tuesday, the Juniors contributed their spirited banner on Wednesday, and the Seniors hung in there with their display on Thursday. Thursday of Homecoming Week spirit started to gain momentum. The Powder Puff football teams wore their maroon and white jerseys to school to solicit support for the “big game.” That night the LHS student body gathered at L. A. McKean Field for a rousing pep assembly. Then the burley girls showed the boys how to play a stirring game of no-contact flag football. The final event of the evening was the bonfire. After a few rousing cheers, the 1973 Homecoming King and Queen were announced. Brian Cox and Julie Bock were the selected couple. Friday spirit soared. Skits were presented by various groups and the parade wound its way through the streets of LeRoy. The Junior Class won the float competition with the theme, “We’re Expecting a Victory.” That night, the LeRoy Panthers battered the Heyworth Hornets to a 14-6 victory. At half-time, Julie Bock was crowned queen. Following the exciting game, the dance sponsored by the L-Club, was held in the Elemen tary School. Kevin Schultz (7) leads the LHS football team to a rousing 14-6 victory over the Heyworth Hornets. Signs—Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior mmi Freshmen—“1-2-3-4 Show’em What Those Cleats Are For!” The Junior Class float was this year’s winner. Their catchy theme was “We’re Expecting a Victory!” Sophomore—“Raid the Hornets!” King Brian and Queen Julie reign over Homecoming activities. 7 Last year’s homecoming queen Kathy Bruce, crowned Julie Bock during the halftime. Julie was escorted by Verdon Cox, Father of the King. L. to R. seated Kay Kline Vickie Monical King Brian Cox Queen Julie Bock Marrita Leary Patty Miller L. to R. Standing Keith Wright Rod Mosier Dave Halm Fred Rusher Fabulous Fip to the rescue The freshman boys ingeniously dressed up as cheerleaders. L-Club sponsored Homecoming Dance 9 D WTU The Drama Department of LeRoy High School presented the period comedy “Dear Ruth” November 16 and 17. Marietta McManus, faculty director, double cast the women’s roles, increasing the work for cast, crew, and director. Greg Newlin, elementary art teacher, and his crew of carpenters outdid themselves again by presenting a beautifully-designed set of the Wilkin’s living room. The play opens with the introduction of each character: Harry, the father, a very reserved judge; Edith, Harry’s wife, a very flighty type of woman; Dora, the good-natured southern maid; Miriam, sweet-sixteen and very mature; and Ruth, twenty-two and very beautiful. Miriam is very involved in the world’s problems of the early 1940’s. She feels it is her duty to help the boys overseas by sending letters and gifts to boost their morals. Miriam is not quite as pretty or mature as Ruth so she decides to send Ruth’s picture to her pen pals overseas and use Ruth’s name. When one soldier returns to see the girl he loves (Ruth) and plans to marry her, conflicts are set up between Miriam and the family, Ruth and her fiance, and Ruth and her true feelings. 10 feutkWtfkinS—Dehra Cassens and Qhelbu U iigkt Uvua nU i(kins—Vncu PQiuaou and Juke Epperson f-fcwiy Wilkins —Tony Datdano Bditk WdkinS —Juke Bock and fCaMeen O ’Tdowike Dow—Cuganne Nice and Rabin Dean BM GeaneUghb—fCettk Weight flAattko Ceamight—Wanitou Gchofcetd and Vickie flAonical Akbekt fCut weA —Gene Bishop Chuck Vincent—JeMy Winters UajM Kiobbejuneyen —Jackfe Wayejv ■■■■■ Le oy Ptesetds. . . Town crier Flora Lena Tina Flower girls Artist Servant Willem Franz Burgomaster Juliana Con Kidder Kid Conner Gretchen Hendrick von Damm Gaston Pennyfeather Madame De La Fleur Governor Mike Lindner Brenda Oleson, Patty Carter, Julie Bock, Sue Wohlwend, Alice McCauley, Mike Lindner. IT Mike Lindner Kristy Bruce Patty Carter Lisa Cook Alice McCauley Sue Wohlwend Lisa Cook Alice McCauley David Scott Tony Dardano Gene Bishop Jerry Henson Julie Bock Mark Vickroy Eldon Bock Sonya Scott John Frey Larry Yount Joe Ommen, Rick Henson Brenda Oleson Mark Baker Julie Bock, Jerry Henson, David Scott. The musical begins with the town crier, Mike Lindner, stating the situation. Then the plot develops. It seems the Burgomaster, Jerry Henson, wanted his daughter, Gretchen, Sonia Scott, to marry the governor, Mark Baker, but alas she loved a sailor, Hendrick, John Frey. How is this mess going to end up? It just so happens, that a couple of detectives, Sherlock Holmes, Mark Vickroy, and Dr. Watson, Eldon Bock, (alias Con Kidder and Kid Conner,) help to give a happy ending to a very sad beginning. Juliana, Julie Bock, the burgo master’s sister, just happened to meet the Governor first falling in love almost immediately, allowing Gretchen to marry Hendrick, Juliana is left to marry the governor. Jerry Henson, Eldon Bock, Mark Vickroy. Leave those pennies alone. What’s the buzz? WbCkoM This Way Sophomore servers for the Jr.-Sr. Prom were, Kim Ryburn, Debbie Scharf, Gene Jackson, Melinda Flegel, Jo Ann Bean, Jim Baker, Ken Hart, Greg Mears, Rick Gaffney, and Jeff Kumler. 14 Look out for sharks! Skaters, take your mark, get set . . . Jackie, Jon, Paul, Kay, Pam and Sherry are having an enjoyable evening at Prom. N mPass flgalti Show us how its done, Terry. Bob Lewis knows how to put stars in your eyes. 15 Kathleen O’Rourke, English Award; Debbie Cas-sens, English Award; John Frey, Math and Science Award; Patty Miller, English Award. Debbie Cassens, Instrumental Music Award; Marrita Leary, Home Ec. Award; Jerry Henson, Vocal Music Award; Connie Hankins Vicki Henry, Business Award. Joe Ommen, Ken Bruning Athletic Award; Kevin O’Rourke, Physical Fitness Award; Brian Cox, Sportsmanship Award; Larry Yount, Attendance Award. Chosen on the basis of citizenship, leadership, dependability the following high school students were chosen Students-of-the-Month: Kathleen King, Kathleen O’Rourke, Kevin O’Rourke, Myron Gross, Phil Frey, Vicki Henry. 16 NATIONAL SOCII NUS New members selected for National Honor Society were Row 1, L to R: Vicki Monical, Carol Crumbaugh, Pam Carmichael, Julie Epperson, De Ann Bruning, and Connie Hankins. Row 2: Jean Ommcn, Phil Frey, Doug Etherton, Allen Corzine, and Sonia Marcum. Senior members of National Honor Society who conducted the candlelight tapping ceremonies are L to R: Patty Miller, Joe Ommen, Brian Cox, Julie Bock, Debbie Casscns, John Frey, and Mr. Park, Principal. Kathleen O’Rourke, President announced the new initiates. SAA Row 1, L to R: C. Nalley, K. Covell, E. Pummill, K. Jones, L. Ritter, S. Moss, J. Foehr, M. Flegel, T. Morgan, J Baen, K. Ryburn, C. Crumbaugh, F. Harpcneau, J. Ommen, and S. Marcum. Row 2, L to R: B. Oleson, B. Wilker-son, M. K. Goller, K. Belyea, K. Spealman, K. Schultz, B. Cox and J. Ambrose. Row 3, L to R: T. Peavler, M. Bock, M. Haller, D. Cassens, K. O’Rourke, P. Miller, M. Leary, T. Peavler, D. Etherton, H. Sutter, J. Brown, P. Frey, S. McLaughlin, S. Jiles, G. Hamblin, G. Halm, and M. Monical. Row 4, L to R: J. Frey, D. Carlson, J. Ommen, and A. Corzine. LERSVS HUSKING L to R Row 1: Coach Meaker, Joe Oramcn, Mark Rhodes, Rick Henson, Phil Frey, Jerry Henson. Row 2: Tracy Stills, Jeff Johnson, Tim Marcum, Mark Vickroy, Tim Walker, Bob Lewis. The 1973 Cross Country team was a scrappy, hard working group of fine young men. They comprised a 7-8 season record with co-cap-tains, Joe Ommen and Jerry Henson, leading the way with the help of Junior Phil Frey. The most outstanding accomplishment was Senior Joe Ommen getting to the State finals and finishing a very impressive 87. Le Roy Opponent 32 Monticello 27 37 Normal 22 19 Clinton 38 19 Central Catholic 38 20 Fairbury 36 23 Tri-Valley 32 34 U-High of Urbana 25 36 Mt. Zion 23 34 Mahomet 22 24 Cerro-Gordo 32 28 Tri-Valley 29 32 Olympia 27 31 Pontiac 28 34 Argenta 25 21 Fisher 34 CacucL TBm UEMBBR Bob Lewis Ric Nensotv Joe Ohun v Mtok'Rkodes Tfav UOACtUH Pkdptey AjatUWJtoy JeUrJokM ow Jetty UeM ow TU W il!ket FfP’C FfGtfTE Q f f f f tf f .t VAMTt . rKNTW h t 1-rurnc PANTHERS _ ..u«ur � � - K'ldUEBS , tHCWS PANTHER. $31- t-ANTHCSS PANTHtuS pANTHCHS u, fANTV.CTS 1 9LJ 6- 21, ( NTHW i-kA t . . r-tvi ?k ITtiCPS ' � • tifOC Jt r nlTHEr5 - .... � i? c PKNTHt ' :� sth::5 ns-nmA ‘m f mnw -f‘'Whw tj J Urt V Q 17-«figl MaJBS-i.gg 8 L to R Row 1: Schultz, Underhill, Cox, Edwards, Mosier, Schofield, Flegel, Carlson, Stocker, Hamblin. Row 2: Coach Zeleznik, Hamblin, Bossingham, Dardano, Kirkpatrick, Sutter, Gross, Pliura, Frey, Halm, Coach Fippinger. Row 3: Wright, Yount, Kiper, Mullins, Corzine, Brown, O’Rourke. 22 LeRoy Opponent 0 Fisher 0 7 Fairbury Cropsey 8 14 Argenta Oreana 6 42 Deland Weldon 6 6 Farmer City Mansfield 7 14 Hcyworth 6 28 Williamsville 6 41 Octavia 0 0 Mahomet Seymour 13 3 Farmer City Mansfield 8 Coadv Rpfxng t Facts FmwFtp At the outset of the season, even though we knew a number of underclassmen would be starting at several offensive and defensive positions, we never considered this season to be a building year. With high goals, we had a winning season but finished in a disappointing third place in the Sangamon Valley Conference. The 1973 football team achieved a great deal. It established eight new team or individual records. One record for which we are most proud is fewest points allowed by the defense in nine scheduled games—52 points. In addition, we placed six players in seven first-team offensive or defensive positions on the all-conference football team. Our goal in 1974 is the continuation of defensive excellence and the development of a potent and exciting offense which will propel the Panthers to the top of the Sangamon Valley Conference for the first time since 1956. In a phrase, our goal is “More in 74.” ObCaptains fCeiikW'dgkb and ad ldo6iet 23 � 4 PANTHERS panthers PANTHERS 83 80 B. Cov 4. C0V$Ulb T. VoA leuiO' panthers B. fClp t O. CoAkow r panthers L. Yount (£■• UoJkw 1C. Qtocke fC. 0 'Bou h fC. QduJtft f PANTHEHJ . (-foi bbtv J. Ftey f) T. Pbwuh C. BmUgkdt M- Gwss B. NcuM N. QckcfuM W. fiAuMim B. Frugal £. UuUM J- Bdv uk J. Biomv FT. Cute C. kuAkpabdck L to R Row 1: J. Munster, K. Hart, D. Gassaway, J. McGuire, Coach Ragsdale. Row 2: Coach Thompson, D. Burhke, G. Jackson, S. Thompson, J. Kumler, M. Brown, Coach Bowman. Row 3: J. Thomas, G. Mcars, E. Moreland, R. Gaffney, C. Freidlein. BOWMAN ’£ BJLU9C The Sophomore Footballers showed good poise this season. Their tremendous improvement over last year was outstanding, while the teamwork and great desire kept them in every ball game. This group of young men will move on to varsity competition knowing they can do the job. The Freshmen put together two victories while learning a lot of football. If this year’s freshmen team shows the same improvement as this year’s sophomore unit, we could win the sophomore title in 1974. L to R Row 1: J. Remington, G. Puckett, T. Bruce, R. Robbins, B. Wright, M. Thompson, Coach Ragsdale. Row 2: Coach Thompson, J. Monical, D. Bialeschki, M. Lindner, J. West, D. Long, J. May, Coach Bowman. Row 3: P. Bos-singham, S. Bloemke, B. Price, R. Rogers, R. Dardano, P. Calhoun. 26 L to R around circle: Myron Gross, Dave Halm, Greg Halm, Greg Hamblin, Fred Rusher, Kevin Schultz, Bruce Wood-rey, Tom Pliura, Joe Ommen, Kevin O’Rouke, John Brown, Keith Wright. L to R in center: Phil Frey, Steve Mc-laughlin. Not pictured: Manager Mike King and Coach Sennett. PANIUE Q mfe QJCCBCCFVL CEAQON The 1973-74 Panther Basketball season proved to be both exciting and successful in rolling up a 15 and 11 record. Our R.A.G. offense (run and gun) made us the highest scoring team in the area with a 79.9 average per game. Because of our lack of height, we had to press and trap, hoping to spread out our opponent’s strength under their basket. These tactics allowed us to set 6 offensive team records: most points scored in a season (2077), highest scoring average (79.9), most field goals attempted (1888), most field goals made (832), best field goal percentage (44), and most freethrows attempted (630). Many individuals had an outstanding year. Dave Halm was named first team all-conference and second team all-state. Myron Gross was given honorable mention on the all-conference team. Bruce Woodrey rewrote the record book for assists. Dave Halm and Bruce Woodrey were voted by their teammates as honorary captains. Fred Rusher was voted Most Improved Player, Bruce Woodrey the Freethrow Award, and Dave Halm the Most Valuable Player Award. Our future at Le Roy High School looks bright. We expect to be winners for at least the next five years. We have finally turned our losing ways around. Win, this is what we are going to do. It will take hard work and determination, but the price we pay now will be worth it later. 27 V £—0N7U£ U L to R Row 1- Tim Bruce, Brian Wright, Kevin Spcalman, Jim Baker, Rick Gaffney, Jeff Johnson, Tim Marcum, T , ’, , a R„w 2- Mike Lindner, Manager, Ed Moreland, Steve Thompson, Scott Bloemke, Buddy Price Sg si:;:},:; FRESH U£N—MAk£-TWRfiA.ChE L to R. Row 1: Tim Bruce, Tim Marcum, Mike Thompson, Rich Robbins. L to R, Row 2: Coach Ragsdale. M.ke Buhrke. Scott Bloemke, Buddy Price, Brian Wright, Mike Lindner, Manager. J.V. ’C CUMBWGU The Le Roy Jayvee Squad has certainly come a long way since they played as Freshman. We were a little concerned with the attitude of this group of young men when the season began. We knew they had the ability, but did they have the desire to get a .500 or better season? Throughout the season we had our good games and our bad, but we retained those needed qualities, desire, and competitive spirit. We are very proud of the progress and accomplishments of this year’s Junior Varsity squad. Congratulations on a job well done and the best of luck in your competitive future. Junior Varsity Freshman LeRoy Opponent LeRoy Opponent 46 Lexington 67 49 Heyworth 33 58 U-High (Urbana) 38 48 Mahomet 33 51 Octavia 75 60 Fisher 46 62 Maroa 79 49 Farmer City 45 56 Wapclla 53 42 Argcnta 50 65 Bcason 58 50 Heyworth 21 39 Chenoa 75 50 Saybrook 45 49 Tremont 37 51 Farmer City 35 43 Fairbury 78 38 Bellflower 34 64 Tri-Valley 55 50 Argenta 60 41 Bellflower 40 66 Saybrook 51 54 Farmer City-Mansfield 60 43 Mahomet 44 70 Deland-Wcldon 60 45 Fisher 49 64 Heyworth 45 Freshman Invitational Tournament 33 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 49 46 Mahomet 45 44 Mahomct-Seymour 45 44 Deland-Weldon 41 46 Argenta-Oreana 44 56 Farmer City 31 59 Fisher 56 58 Argenta-Oreana 63 FRECf-fftAEN JZijCB QfBP FORWARD The highpoint in the 1974 freshman basketball season came early in the year. While winning their first seven outings they recorded improessive victories over Mahomet, Deland, and Farmer City, giving LeRoy the championship trophy in the Farmer City-Mansfield Freshman Invitational Tournament. Relying on a tenacious defense which yielded only 663 points in 16 games for a 41 point average and holding six opponents to less than 40 points, the young Panthers completed a successful season, 12-4. L to R Row 1: Mi. Mullins, J. Monical, G. Puckett, P. Calhoun, P. Murphy, R. Dardano. Row 2: D. Burhke, J. Munster, T. Dardano, T. Walker, R. Litherland, C. Friedlein, C. Bossingham, B. Flegel, J. Ambrose. Row 3: Coach Bowman, Tr. Stills, B. Lewis, Ti. Stills, B. Cox, H. Sutter, L. Lindstrom, H. Schofield, A. Corzine, Mo. Mullins, J. Edwards, R. Mosier, D. Carlson. 32 The 73-74 Panther matmen proved to be the best ever to represent L.H.S. The Squad posted a 19-1 duel mark, but more important they were Conference Champions, LcRoy Tourney Champions, District Champions, and claimed 3rd in the sectional. Le Roy also qualified its first wrestler to the State meet in the 98 pound Tracy Stills. The Panthers also boast eight wrestlers that moved into the Le Roy wrestling Hall of Fame. All eight won over 20 bouts. They were Rod Mosier (24-7), Tim Stills (22-8), Dave Carlson (28-5), Jody Edwards (21-7), Monroe Mullins (24-7), Brian Cox (23-6), Lloyd Lindstrom (20-8), and Tracy Stills (26-2). The squad voted senior Rod Mosier as the team’s most valuable wrestler, while senior 105 pounder Bob Lewis picked up the most-improved trophy. Freshman John Monical won the best junior varsity record award with a J.V. mark of 14-0. The 74-75 squad will again have tri-captains, as heavyweight Dave Carlson, 132 pound Lloyd Lindstrom, and 98 pound Tracy Stills received this honor. If any one word can describe this year's team, it would have to be TEAMWORK. It was truly a strong team effort along with a great deal of pride and courage that enabled this year’s squad to obtain such outstanding achievement. Many team and individual records were broken this year; however, these were secondary to team success. We hope the groundwork developed over the last three years will help us maintain our rich wrestling tradition. HALL OF FAME-Row 1 L to R: Tim Stills, Tracy Stills, Brian Cox. Row 2: Dave Carlson, Jody Edwards, Rod Mosier, Monroe Mullins. Not pictured is Lloyd Lindstrom. JUNIOR VARSITY DUEL RECORD LeRoy 27 Octavia 23 LeRoy 21 Tremont 40 LeRoy 30 Central Catholic 6 LeRoy 15 Fisher 21 LeRoy 25 Mahomet 12 LeRoy 21 Clinton 39 LeRoy 29 Gibson City 17 LeRoy 16 Flanagan 21 LeRoy 31 Monticello 15 LeRoy 15 Green Valley 6 LeRoy 31 Roanoke Benson 0 LeRoy 28 Monticello 24 LeRoy 31 Argenta 15 LeRoy 36 Clinton 24 LeRoy 39 Roanoke Benson 30 LeRoy 29 Monticello 25 LeRoy VARSITY DUEL RECORD LeRoy 62 Elpaso 0 LeRoy 54 Octavia 6 LeRoy 42 Tremont 9 LeRoy 31 Central Catholic 24 LeRoy 24 Fisher 19 LeRoy 43 Catlin 12 LeRoy 53 Tremont 6 LeRoy 35 Monticello 16 LcRoy 30 Mahomet 21 LeRoy 62 Elpaso 3 LeRoy 50 Roanoke Benson 9 Le Roy 18 Illini Bluffs 32 LeRoy 34 Clinton 18 LeRoy 35 Gibson City 13 LeRoy 44 Flanagan 9 LeRoy 51 Green Valley 0 LeRoy 52 Roanoke Benson 6 LeRoy 57 Argenta 0 LeRoy 32 Bement 0(def) LeRoy 45 Chenoa 11 S.V.C. Varsity Tournament—First LcRoy Inv. Varsity Tournament—First District Varsity Tournament—First Sectional Varsity Tournament—Third LcRoy Junior Varsity Tournament—First 33 ___i m 'feAOeap££ Row 1, L to R: Brian Wright, Greg Puckett, Mike Buhrke, Mike Thompson. Row 2: John Frey, Brian Cox, Kevin Stocker, Greg Hamblin, Ken Hart, Lloyd Lindstrom, Joe Ommen, Ed Moreland. Row 3: Assistant Coach Zeleznik, Jim Baker, Myron Gross, Kevin O’Rourke, Jeff Kumler, Keith Wright, Jerry Thomas, Allen Corzine, Phil Frey, Coach Bowman. Row 4: Scott Bloemke, Ken Albert, Buddy Price, Dave Carlson, Greg Halm, Greg Mears, Rick Henson. The ’74 track season was one of ups and downs. Senior Joe Ommen led the squad as he qualified for the state track meet for the second year in a row. Senior sprinter Keith Wright showed good consistancy in the sprint events, while John Frey remained a vital cog on our relay teams. The personable Brian Cox provided us with good depth in the distance events. The fact that only four seniors chose to participate this spring caused us to put alot of pressure on our underclassmen. We had a number of fine performances from our young runners: junior half-miler Phil Frey is just a second away from the school record, while junior sprinter Kevin Stocker owns the school record in the 220-yard dash with a 23.1 clocking on a curve. Junior discus thrower Kevin O’Rourke showed improvement and finished the year with a toss of 129’7. If we can show improvement in our field events next year, LeRoy will be a threat for the County Track title. This year’s squad picked up a third place trophy in the McLean County meet. Above, Phil Frey accepted the Award for Most Improved Trackman from Coach Bowman. Joe Ommen, left, accepted the Ken Bruning Sr. Athletic Award, the MVP Track Award, and the Outstanding Sr. Athletic award. Below, Joe Ommen, Greg Halm, Phil Frey, and Brian Cox are the members of the successful two-mile relay team. Ken Albert demonstrates his ability at hurdling. 37 GOLFE Q mfc PA CEACON David Scott, Kevin Schultz, Coach Wager, Bruce Woodrey, Dave Halm, Bill Tucker, Rich Robbins, Tim Bruce, Brian Woodrey, Eldon Bock, Tony Dardano. Not pictured: John Baker. The varsity golf squad, captained by Bruce Woodrey and Kevin Schultz, had its best record since becoming a varisty sport. The squad finished the season with an impressive record of 18 victories against only 4 losses. The team was led by Kevin Schultz with a 41.5 average. Kevin was backed up by Bruce Woodrey, 44.3: Mark Vickroy, 44.8: Bill Tucker 46.1; Tim Bruce 48.8: Rich Robbins, 49.5; Tony Dardano, 49.8; and Dave Halm, 51.3. The team will sorely miss the services of its three graduating seniors next year, but we will hopefully continue to be successful. LeRoy Opponents 176 Paxton 205 Onarga 217 187 Heyworth 216 S.A. 223 183 Farmer City 196 187 Heyworth 197 174 Fairbury 177 224 Fisher 280 224 Farmer City 230 238 Gibson City 242 Watseka 226 214 Tri-Valley 276 180 Fairbury 162 G.C. 177 169 El Paso 162 169 Paxton 228 S.A. 200 183 Deland 250 213 Gibson City 217 168 Heyworth 207 225 Olympia 229 Del. 265 Conference 4th District 10th 38 Mark seems to be puzzled as to where the golf course is, while (below) Dave thinks his ball has gone beyond sight, and Bill misses another one of those close shots. 39 (ULOR T® w '74 Row 1, L to R: Kevin Spealman, Bill Hamblin, John Baker, Harry Sutter, Tony Dardano, Tim Bruce, Myron Gross, Row 2, L to R: Howard Schofield, Tony Whcet, Phil Frey, Buddy Price, Dave Carlson, Greg Halm, Greg Hamblin, Kevin Schultz, Jim Baker. Not Pictured: John Frey. 1973 was a big year for LcRoy baseball. Not only did LeRoy win the Sangamon Valley Conference with a 15-3 record, but we eclipsed six school records in doing it. This was the first time since the longer schedule (18 games) was instituted that LeRoy had won the title. (We even got a big write-up in the Bloomington PANTAGRAPH!!) 1 could not begin to mention all the highlights from our championship season, but who could forget Greg Hamblin’s tremendous home run at the first Octavia game. (Who could forget John Frey’s clutch triple at Heyworth) or the brilliant pitching of Myron Gross and Mark Schultz. And what about the great double play at Fisher killing the Bunnies rally? It was a great season. All players, with the exception of Schultz, will be returning for the summer of 74. Here is hoping history repeats itself and the Panthers of LeRoy win their second S.V.C. crown in a row. Coach Freden 42 43 44 Pantherettes: L to R Row 1: Cindy Bailey, Pattie Rice, Becky Rice, Jo Ann Bean, Cindy Powell, Sonia Marcum, Jean Ommen, Carol Crumbaugh. L to R Row 2: Suzanne Nice, Robin Dean, Patty Carter Pam Nalley, Sue Brining, Francine Harpenau. L to R: Lisa Cook, Michele Henry, Connie Hankins, Sue Wohlwend C son, Kathy McGuire, Melinda Flegal, Pam Wright, Cheryl Stocker, Beverlv r Bruce, Janet Jack- y '-oit, Tonja Denney. 7R4Cfc07E£ L to R: Patty Miller, Kristi Bruce, Debbie Cassens, Jackie Poison, Teri Peavler, Sue Wohlwend, Melinda Flegal, Julie Epperson, Becky Rice, Pattie Rice, Missie Bock, Julie Bock, Marrita Leary, Dixie Wilson, Sharon Wohlwend, Debbie Lowe, Karen Yount, Jackie Foehr, Kathleen O’Rourke, Rita Kearney, Janet Jackson, Sonia Marcum, Lisa Cook, Jean Ommen, Patty Carter. 45 Row 1, L to R: S. Nice, S. Brining, B. Rice, T. Walker, B. Woodrey, B. Cox, K. Bruce, S. Scott, B. Oleson, C. Bailey, K. Walker, K. O’Rourke, J. Kumler, B. Swindle, T. Bruce, J. Poison, E. Bock, D. Wilson, D. Cassens, P. Carter, J. Aindor, C. Hillard, L. Kline, P. Rice, J. Epperson, Mr. Biagoli. Row 2, L to R: G. Hamblin, D. Korowicki, D. Rice, M. Bock, S. Wohlewend, K. Spealman, T. Woolridge, T. Dardano, M. Vickroy, J. Munster, J. Henson, M. Gross, G. Bishop, M. Baker. Not pictured: J. Bock, R. Dardano, R. Dean, R. Henson, M. Leary, A. McCauley, M. Rusher. oo Three solos (above) were taken by Rusty Dardano, Debbie Cassens, and Mark Vickroy. Two cornet duets were entered by J erry Henson and Kevin Spealman (at R.) and Rusty and Tony Dardano (at L.) 49 LUC CUORVC L to R Bottom Row: Sonya Scott, Brenda Oleson, Kristy Bruce, Jim May, Eldon Bock, Mike Lindner, Nina Tucker, Justine Kirby, Lisa Ritter. Row 2: Cheryl Stocker, Jean Ommen, Jo Ann Bean, John Munster, Tony Dardano, Jon Baker, Mark Vickroy, Lisa Cook, Patty Carter, Linda Bruning. Row 3: Julie Yount, Michelle Henry, Roxanne Flucgcl, Sandi Shilt, Sue Brining, Doug Etherton, Paul Murphy, Kevin Schultz, Brian Cox, Denise Stretch, Cindy Hillard, Suzanne Nice. Row 4: Robin Dean, Donna Dean, Julie Dean, Jane Whitcsell, Patty Miller, Jerry Henson, Steve Johnson, Terry Winters. Mark Baker, Gene Bishop, Missie Bock, Kathleen O’Rourke, Vicki Henry, Julie Bock. HA u Jiumbfe V i5 ?! ? V V 0 SI i V YJr t • rt t t t t ! e 1 _ i n I ♦n B AjOuJaIj oJs , Bottom: Debbie Cassens and Bill Tucker (not pictured). Jesters. L to R Row 1: Patty Miller, Kathleen O’Rourke, Jean Ommen, Julie Bock, Sonya Scott, Missie Bock, Vicki Henry. Row 2: Mark Vickrcn Doug Etherton, Eldon Bock, Brian Cox, Kevin Schultz, Jerry Henson. Duets: Brian Cox and Jerry Henson; Kristy Bruce and Michelle Henry (Not Pictured). Cotos: Jerry Henson, Bass; Julie Bock Vickroy, Tenor. Alto; Mark 51 SPEECH CLUB—above: L to R Row 1: Patty Wohl-wend, Lisa Ritter. Row 2: Mary Kay Goller, Kathy Belyea. Row 3: Mrs. Dolly, (Coach) Jean Ommen. Row 4: Alice McCauley, Joann Bean. Row 5: Justine Kirby, Nina Tucker, Kristie Bruce. Row 6: Jan Badger, Debbie Cassens, Pres., Brian Woodrey, Lisa Cook. Row 7: Dave Scott, Melinda Flegel, Janet Jackson, Suzanne Nice, Carol Crumbaugh. Row 8: Tina Pliura, Rep., Julie Bock, Michelle Haller. Row 9: Kathleen O’Rourke, Joe Ommen. Row 10: John Frey, Steve McLaughlin, Sec.-Treas., Gene Bishop. 52 QF££CN CLUB WINS COUNTY. . . RE DGR'Q WN01O35 Nl tils‘-DRU5IQ NIW ' ' J$31N X) Vttim Speech Club members competing in Original Categories were, L to R: J. Frey, B. Woodrey, J. Ommen, M. Goller. K. Bellyea, M. Flegal, D. Scott, and C. Crum-baugh. The Speech Team had a very successful year bringing home a total of 18 lsts, 22 2nds, 6 3rds, and 7 team trophies. Four members of our team, John Frey, Bill Tucker, Jean Ommen, and Kathleen O’Rourke qualified to enter the Sectional Speech Contest and John, Bill, and Kathleen then advanced to the State Contest. interpretative contestants were L. Ritter, P. Wohlwend, N. Tucker, J. Kirby, K. Bruce, J. Badger, J. Bean, A. McCauley, L. Cook, D. Cassens, M. Haller, T. Pliura, J. Bock, K. O’Rourke, S. McLaughlin, G. Rishnn. The cast of our Reader’s Theatre entitled, “The Ups and Downs of Childhood” are, L to R: B. Tucker, L. Ritter, S. McLaughlin, D. Cassens, K. O’Rourke, C. Crumbargh. B. to T. Row 1: Mrs. Wey, Advisor, C. Hankins, Sec., M. J. Builta, J. Jackson, S. Brining, Points chrm., P. Carter, Hist., Row 2: M. Leary, 2nd V. Pres., C. Stocker, M. Haller, T. Pliura, T. Peavler, 1st V. Pres., Row 3: C. Baily, D. Wilson, T. Morgan, Treas., S. Nice, Res. Chrm., J. Bock, D. Dean, Row 4: M. Bock, Pres., W. Schofield, S. Wright, P. Rice, R. Dean, D. Rice. L to R Row 1: H. Schofield, Sent., R. Mosier, Rep., S. Jiles, Treas., T. Winter, Pres., G. J. Miller, H. Sutter, Mr. Bateman, Advisor, Row 2: J. Munster, R. Litherland, P. Murphy, D. Bialeski. R. Carter, B. Llindsey.J. Mayer, B. Flcgel, L. Dean, B. Lewis, C. Hanafin, Row 3: R. Kagel, M. Brown, C. Mattingly, T. Wheet, K. Moreland, Row 4: D. Gassaway, G. Mears, J. Trenkle, B. Swindle, M. Mullins, Not Pictured: P. Mattingly, V. Pres., J. Woolridge, Sec. Row 1: L to R Sonya Scott, Debbie Lowe. Row 2: Mary West, Kristi Bruce, Lisa Ritter, Justine Kirby. Row 3: Michelle Haller, Becky Rice. 55 UiScd tMWuS: (above) Jackie Poison, Business Manager; David Scott, Advertising; Mary Kay Goller, Kevin Schultz, Bill Tucker, and Joe Amdor, Student Photographers. Tyfx6t : (above right) Rita Kearney, Kathleen King, Patty Miller, Connie Hankins, and Vicki Henry. Activities: (below) Julie Bock, Editor; Missic Bock and Cindy Bailey. YEARBOOfC 56 8 bmM Julie Epperson, Greg Hamblin, Jean Oraraen, and Suzanne Nice worked on the classes section of the yearbook. Jean Om-men served as Editor of the section. €0FF (above) Linda Kline, Gene Bishop, and Kathleen O’Rourke, Editor. (below left) Mary Jane Builta and Carol Crumbaugh with Mrs. Morgan, Advisor. CpO : (below right) Tina Pliura, Jim Baker, Debbie Cassens, and Steve McLaughlin. Debbie Cassens, Editor. L to R Row 1: Epperson, Treas., Lowe, Sec., Dean, Pres., Yount, Point Chrm., Bruning, V-Pres. Row 2: Morgan, Kline, Jackson, Wohlwcnd, Smith, Wohlwend, Tucker, Kirby, Bailey, Jones. Row 3: Flanagan, Dean, Leathers. Marcum, Rice, Rice, Bruce, Dean, Nice, Rice, Yount, Carmichael, Bean, Flegel, Whitesell, Schofield, Jones, Hilliard, Powell, Harpcneau, Goller, Jones, Bruning, Dean, Whitesell, Pliura, Ritter, Bock, Crumbaugh, Badger. Row 5: Carter, Peavler, Harpcneau, Ommen, Scott, Leary, Foehr, Hilliard, Scharf, Fischel, Morgan. Bo uL Offices TRACK TEAM BADMINTON TEAM This is the second year at LHS for interscholastic girls competition, with 54 girls participating in volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track. All sports, except track, sported two teams, A and B, with both teams competing at each meet. The A volleyball team tallied 3 wins and 2 losses, defeating Farmer City-Mansfield twice and Saybrook-Arrow-smith once. The B-team ended at 1-4. In basketball, both the A and B teams ended their seasons with 0-4 records. Teams we played were—Farmer City-Mansfield and Tri-Valley. March and April sported badminton. We earned a 5-2 record, with victories over Tri-Valley twice, U-High twice, and Saybrook-Arrowsmith once. This year marked the first year for an SVC meet for girls, at which was held at EIU, and our girls took 3rd place. LeRoy was represented at the State Meet by Cammy Hillard in the discus throw. Track season ended with a 4-4 record. BASKETBALL TEAM VOLLEYBALL TEAM L to R Row 1: J. Henson, J. Ambrose, T. Pliura, K. Schultz, M. Vickroy, H. Schofield, J. Edwards. Row 2: R. Flegel, G. Halm, G. Jackson, G. Mears, D. Burhke, J. Kumler, K. Hart. B. Cox, Pres., K. Wright. Row 3: G. Hamblin, C. Bossingham, K. O’Rourke, T. Dardano, H. Sutter. M. Gross, M. Mullins, E. Underhill, A. Corzine. Row 4: Mr. Flippinger, T. Wheet, P. Frey, Treas., R. Mosier, D. Carlson, Sec., J. Frey, J. Ommen, V-Pres. Sr.: T. Wheet, D. Cassens, K. O’Rourke, B. Flegel, J. Ommen, B. Cox, J. Bock. Jr.: L. Kline, S. Marcum, S. Nice, J. Epperson, R. Dean, S. Wohlwend. Soph.: M. Flegel, J. Foehr, L. Cook, K. Ryburn, B. Oleson. Frosh.: B. Wood-rey, B. Morgan, P. Bossingham, K. Flanagan, T. Bruce. Advisor: Mrs. Core. £ T U D B N T £ £ P B “The Students’ Voice” is the title often given to the Student Council. This year the Council, headed by Senior Tony Wheet, took many steps forward. Two of the projects of the Council were visitation of other conference schools and promotion of school spirit by having a special day each month, such as Valentine Exchange and Mad Hatter Day. Free rides to the second game of the McLean County Basketball Tournament and Homecoming Week Activities were also initiated by Council. Clockwise: Mrs. Core, advisor; J. Bock, Sec.; T. Wheet, Pres.: M. Flegel, Treas.; S. Nice, V-Pres. A K O U T 61 64 Freshman F. to B. Brian Woodrey, Pres. Kathy Poindexter, V. Pres. Justine Kirby, Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Zeleznik, Class sponsors Juniors 1. to r. Robin Dean, Treas. Sonia Marcum, Pres. Steve McLaughlin, V. Pres. Cindy Bailey, Sec. Class sponsors Mr, Ragsdale and Mrs. Dolly Sophomores f. to b. Kristi Bruce, Pres. Sonya Scott, V. Pres. Alice McCauley, Sec. Melinda Flegel, Treas. Class sponsors Mr. Freden and Mrs. Surma £ Q Seniors 1. to r. Joe Ommen, Pres. Howie Schofield, V. Pres. Rita Kearney, Sec. Vicki Monical, Treas. Class sponsors Mr. Meaker and Mrs. McManus Working towards the Senior trip, the Seniors have done many odd jobs. Among them the glorious jobs of cleaning West Park, picking up the roads, and cleaning out Miller’s Chicken Farm. The Juniors it seems, have done the most work this year. It started with the Homecoming festivities, when they earned a first on their float. During the football, and basketball seasons they worked in the concession stands and bake sales, while at the same time sold magazines. In March they held a benefit chili dinner for Tonja Denney. Then came waste-paper baskets, and their biggest project: the Prom. The Sophomores also participated in Homecoming and received a first for their sign and a second on their float. They also sold candy at the beginning of the year, and had bake sales. The Freshman, besides working on homecoming, sold pecans. During this summer they plan to have a rummage sale and a Pancake and Sausage supper at the Fall Festival. MARY JANE BUILTA Office helper, Yearbook Co-Ed., Pantherettes, FHA, FTA, Speech Club, McLean Co. Speech Contest, Trackettes. ROSALINDA RUBIO BURGESS Transfer student from Ottawa. JULIANA BOCK GAA BOARD, Stud. Coun.-Sec., Yrbk. Co-Ed., Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA-Pres., FTA, Chorus, Co. Chorus Band, Homecoming Queen, SAA, U.N. Pilgr. for Youth, NHS-Treas., Madrigal, Jr. Class Pres., Frosh. Class Treas., Jr. -Sr. Play, Musical Speech Club, Dist. Speech Contest, State Solo Ensemble, Dist. Chorus. SYLVIA LOVINS BRYANT GAA, FHA. PAMELA CARMICHAEL Gymnastics, Wrestling Cheerleader, GAA, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Tracks ettes, Wrestlerettes, FHA, Chorus, Soph. Class Sec., SAA, NHS. DEBRA CASSENS Volleyball, Gymn., GAA, Stud. Coun., NHS—V.P., Yrbk. Co-Ed., Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, FTA, Pom Pom Squad, Chorus, Band, Madrigal jestress, Play, Musical, Speech Club-V.P. Pres., Co., Dist., Sec. Speech, State Solo Ens., Dist. Co. Band, Girl’s State, SAA, Jr. Class Treas. BRIAN COX Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Student Council, NHS-Sec., FTA-Pres., Chorus, Band, Madrigal jester, L-Club-Pres., Soph. Class V.P., Jr. Class V.P., Musical, State Solo Ensemble, Dist. Chorus, Co. Chorus Band, Homecoming King. KAREN FISHEL Football, GAA, Pantherettes, Chorus. LYNN DEAN Football, Basketball, Golf, FFA. JOHN FREY Football, Baseball, Track, NHS, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Musical, Speech Club Pres., V.P., Most Valuable Member, McLean Co., Dist., Sec., State Speech Contests, Student of the Month. JODY EDWARDS Football, Wrestling, Art Award. COLLEEN GROSENBACH Transfer student from Fair-bury-Cropsey, Trackettes, FHA, FTA. DAVID HALM Football, Basketball, All-State Special Mention, Golf, Baseball, Student Council, Librarian, Yearbook, Pep Club, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Homecoming King’s Court. JERRY HENSON Football, Cross-Country Capt., Basketball, Track, Pep Club, Chorus, Band, State Solo Ensemble, Dist. Co. Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play, Musical, Chorus-Sec. leader. JAMES HANAFIN Cross-Country, Basketball, FFA, Jr.-Sr. Play, Band. CONNIE HANKINS NHS, Office helper, Yearbook, Trackettes, Human Flag, Wrestlerettes, FHA-Sec. FT A, SAA. STEVEN JOHNSON Football, Basketball, Track, Pep Club, FTA, Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Musical Crew. KATHLEEN KING Transfer student from Say-brook-Arrowsmith, Librarian, Yearbook, FHA, Chorus, Student of the Month. VICKI HENRY Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Track, Gymnastics, Softball, SAA, Wrestling Cheerleader, GAA board, Office helper, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, Wrestlerettes, Chorus, Madrigals, State Solo Ensemble, Dist. Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Musical Crew. KAY KLINE Volleyball, Badminton, Track, Gymnastics, Softball, GAA board, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Homecoming Queen’s Court. I MARRITA LEARY Volleyball, Badminton, Track, Gymnastics, JV Varsity Cheerleader, GAA board, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Track ettes, Human Flag, Wrestler-ettes, FHA-Scc. Sc V.P., Chorus, Band, Soph. Class, Treas., Musical, State Solo Ensemble, Co. Band, Homecoming Queen’s Court. ROBERT LEWIS Transfer student from Clinton, Cross-Country, Wrestling, FFA. KATHLEEN McGUIRE Yearbook, Trackettes, Wrest-lerettes, FHA, FTA, Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play. PATRICIA MILLER Badminton, Track, JV Sc Varsity Cheerleader, GAA, Student Council, NHS, Office helper, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, FTA, Chorus-Sec. leader, Madrigals, State Solo Sc Ensemble, Dist. Sc Co. Chorus, Homecoming Queen’s Court, DAR, SAA, 111. State Scholar, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. VICKIE MONICAL Gymnastics, Wrestling Cheerleader, GAA board, Office helper, Pep Club, Trackettes, Wrestlerettes, Chorus, Sr. Class Treas., Jr.-Sr. Play, Homecoming Queen’s Court, SAA, NHS. KEVIN MORELAND Football, Wrestling, FFA. KATHLEEN O’ROURKE GAA, Student Council, NHS-Pres., Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, FTA-Sec., Chorus, Band, Madrigals, State Solo Ensemble, Jr-Sr. Play, Musical Crew, Speech Club, McLean Co., Dist., Sec., State Speech Contests, SAA, U.N. Pilgrimage for Youth, 111. State Scholar, Who Who’s Among American Teenagers, Valedictorian, Student of the Month. RODNEY MOSIER Football, Wrestling, FFA, FTA, Homecoming King’s Court, MVP-Football, MVP Wreslting. TINA PLIURA Football, Basketball, Badminton, Track, Gymnastics, Soft-ball, GAA, Student Council, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, Jr.-Sr. Play, Speech Club, McLean Co., Dist. Speech Contests, SAA. MONROE MULLINS Football, Wrestling, Basketball. Track, Baseball, Track, FFA. JOYCE ROBERTS Track, Gymnastics, GAA, Trackettes, FHA, Human Flag, Wrestlerettes, Chorus, Soph. Class Pres., Frosh. Class Treas., Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Musical. JOSEPH OMMEN Cross-Country-Capt., Basketball, Track-Capt., NHS, Pep Club, Chorus, Band, L-Club-Sec., Treas. V.P., Sr. Class Pres., Musical. FREDERICK RUSHER Football, Basketball, Baseball, Pep Club, Chorus, Band, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Homecoming King’s Court. TIMOTHY STILLS Football, Cross-Country, Wrestling-Capt., Track, FFA. TONY WHEET Football, Basketball, Baseball, Student Council-Pres., Pep Club, FFA, FTA, Band, Jr.-Sr. Play, SAA, 111., State Scholar. WILLIAM TUCKER Football, Basketball, Golf, Student Council, Yearbook, FTA, Chorus, Band-Sec. leader, Madrigal jester, State Solo Ensemble Dist. Chorus, Co. Band, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Speech Club, McLean Co., Dist., Sec., State Speech Contests. TERRY WINTERS Football, Cross-Country, FFA-Pres., Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play, Musical. PATRICIA UNDERWOOD Football, Wrestling Cheerleader, Office helper, Panther-ettes, Trackettes, Wrestler-ettes, Chorus. BRUCE WOODREY Cross-Country, Basketball, Golf, Student Council-Parl., Librarian, Yearbook, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, SAA, D. Berry Free-Throw Award. KEITH WRIGHT Transfer student from W. Lafayette High School, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Librarian, Pep Club, Jr.-Sr. Play, Homecoming King’s Court. STEVEN ZEHR Football, Baseball, Basketball, Mgr., Librarian, Jr.-Sr. Play Crew, Musical Crew. SHEILA WRIGHT Football, Wrestling Cheerleader, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Wrestlerettes, FHA, FTA, Chorus, Jr.-Sr. Play. RANDY ZIMMERMAN Transfer student from Normal Community High School, CWT. MOrPtOURED STEVE BRITTIN RITA KEARNEY Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Track, Gymnastics, Varsity Cheerleader, GAA, Student Council, Yearbook, Pep Club, Pantherettes, Trackettes, Human Flag, FHA, FTA, Pom Pom Squad, Chorus, Band, Jr. Class Sec., Sr. Class Sec. 72 73 JUNIORS Ken Albert John Ales Joe Ambrose Joe Arndor Mark Baker Cindy Bailey Richard Beck Gene Bishop Missie Bock Charles Bossingham Sue Brining John Brown Randy Brunson Dee Ann Bruning David Carlson Allen Corzinc Coral Crumbaugh Tony Dardano Cathy Dean Robin Dean Tonja Denney Danny Eastham Julie Epperson Douglas Etherton 74 Ricky Floyd Roxanne Fluegel Phil Frey Tony Goss Larry Grammar Myron Gross Michele Haller Greg Halm Bill Hamblin Greg Hamblin Kenny Hankins Francein Harpenau Nancy Haynes Cindy Hilliard Janet Jackson Steve Jiles Richard Johnson Carolyn Jones Cheryl Jones Fred Twist Steve Kirkpatrick Linda Kline Dan Korwicki Vicki Leathers 75 Lloyd Lindstrom Sonia Marcum Steve McLaughlin G. J. Miller Mike Monical Shoran Moss Dale Mullins Donna Murphy Earl Nalley Pam Nalley Suzanne Nice Jim Oliver Jean Ommen Kevin O’Rourke Tricia Peavler Teresa Peavler Tom Pluira Jackie Poison Cindy Powell Kendall Pummill Le Ann Pummill Bill Regen aid Mark Rhoadles Pattie Rice 76 Mark Rusher Wanita Schofield Kevin Schultz Tracy Stills Denise Stretch Harry Sutter Bill Swindle Dan Trimble Jack Underhill Bob Van Deventer Mark Vickroy Tina Whitesell Dixie Wilson Sharon Wohlwend Mark Reginold Richard Bialeschki 77 £OPf-fOMOR£€ Mark Althouse Jim Baker John Baker Jo Ann Bean Karen Beck Patty Beever Donna Bouchie Maurice Brown Kristi Bruce Dean Buhrke Patty Carter Beverly Coit Lisa Cook Dale Dagley Melinda Flegel Jackie Foehr Chris Friedlein Rick Gaffney David Gassaway Ken Hart Terry Helmick Michele Henry Rick Henson Cammy Hillard 78 Gene Jackson Jeff Johnson Richard Kagel Michael King Jeff Kumler Debbie Lavey Bill Lindsey Ron Litherland Debbie Lowe Alice McCauley James McGuire Teresa Marcum Wanda Marcum Kristie Mayer Greg Mears Ed Moreland Terri Morgan Bill Mortlock Mark Moss John Munster Brenda Oleson Cathy Reynolds Becky Rice Kim Rybum 79 Monica Sexton Debbie Scharf Sonya Scott Sandy Shilt Kevin Spealman Gloria Stevens Cheryl Stocker Jerry Thomas Steve Thompson John Trenkle Randy Wahls Tim Walker Mary West Anita Wilkerson Angie Wolfe Sue Wohlwend Pam Wright Terry Wright Karen Yount 80 FRBCf-f UB J Jan Badger Jon Baker Sherry Barker LaVerne Belk Kathryn Belyea Dan Bialeschki Scott Bloemke Eldon Bock Phil Bossingham Greg Brittin Tim Bruce Linda Bruning Michael Burhke Phillip Calhoun Terrie Carmichael Ronald Carter Kay Coveil Rusty Dardano Donna Dean Julie Dean Kelly Flanagan James Fry John Gaston Darrell Gentry Mary Kay Goller Charles Hanafin Patty Harpenau Dennis Houston 81 Colleen Jones Kim Jones Justine Kirby Doreen Korowicki Mike Lindner Dan Long Tim Marcum Claude Mattingly James May Barbara Morgan Mike Mullins Paul Murphy Cathy Nalley Kathryn Poindexter Buddy Price Greg Puckett Joseph Remington Sherry Remington Chris Rhodes Dixie Rice Lisa Ritter Rich Robbins David Scott Linda Shine April Smith Mike Thompson Ellen Timmins Evelyn Traphagen 82 Nina Tucker Kevin Walker Rick Watson Mark Wefer James West Jane Whitesell Rebecca Wilkerson Mike Williamson Patty Wohlwend Brian Woodrey Tom Woolridge Brian Wright Julie Yount Ellen Pummill Sherman Baker Ken Toohill Jeff Reginold Ron Rogers John Monical Randy Hamblin Debbie Jenkins Elizabeth Smith Geneva McLain Beth Miles 83 Mr. P. R. Dardano, Superintendent of Schools, discusses administrative matters with High School principal, Terry Park. D M f N I C T A T f 0 N During the past 12 years the administrative leadership has strived to prepare you for the beginning of your adult life. We realize that we have only “scratched” the surface as to the knowledge you will obtain during the rest of your lives. Therefore, we stressed skills during your elementary and high school years. We gave you experiences which will help you in real life problems. Of course, other areas covered in your schooling include skills in critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry learning, human relations, character building, decision making and many others. Through these skills we are hoping that your future is successful and hope that we have helped you to develop an attitude which promotes a desire to learn, to overcome problems, and to have a satisfying leisure life. Best of luck seniors! Qckoob BoaU Jack Haas George Fleugel Walter Monti Mary Lou Dean Duane Johnson Kenneth Cassens 86 BuS DiloPM: L to R: Jim Meaker, Stan Buss, Roger Dotson, Claude Wann, Andy Ritter, Don Bateman, Larry Walden, Larry Heavilin, Lester Wil- Cooks: L to R: Helen Humes, Dorothy Wilson, Ramona Gaffney, Pat Woods. son. CIAFF Custodians: L to R: Mae Gaffney, Eston Gaffney, Lyle Raber. Ce iebutes: L to R: Esther Kumler, Linda Sigler, Jean Provasi, Lola Williamson. 87 Language ,• L to R—Marietta McManus, LuAnn Dolly, Sherry Morgan, Rosalie Hackleman. L to R—Lester Wilson, Chris Ragsdale, Jim Zeleznik, Ed Sennett. PE; L to R: John Fippinger, Barbara Kalk-warf. fAC DiUms’s EdL.: L to R: Jim Meaker, Jim Zelez- nik, Randy Bowman. to R: Doug Trumble, Dennis Biagoli. 88 xSin£SSi Susan Roberts, Jim Meaker. Cocud Studies: Frank Thompson, Dale Elder, Frank Freden. UUY UiSCelktMOuS: Marygrace Sur- ma, Diane Ellcna, Barbara Core, Larry Heavilin. 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Phone 962-2211 LeRoy, Illinois A FRIEND Moberly Klenner 807 South Main Bloomington, Illinois (Earth)U.S.A. Nord Insurance Agency Saybrook, Illinois P J Cafe LeRoy, Illinois Read’s 109 N. Main and Eastland Shopping Center Bloomington, Illinois Robert’s Jewelry Farmer City, Illinois Phone 928-8030 Roland’s Bloomington Downtown Eastland Sabina Elevator R. R. 1 Arrowsmith, Illinois Spark’s Yarn and Yards 214 East Center LeRoy, Illinois Van Motor Sales Ford Sales and Service LeRoy, Illinois Webb’s Mens Wear LeRoy Farmer City Wickes Lumber Company Farmer City, Illinois Phone 217-928-2103 94 STAFF Don Bateman 59,89 Dennis Biagoli 88 Randy Bowman 26,32,88 Stan Buss 87 Kenneth Cassens 86 Barbara Core 61,89,86 Mr. P. R. Dardano 86 Mary Lou Dean 86 Lu Ann Dolly 52,88 Roger Dotson 87 Dale Elder 89 Diane Ellena 89 George Fleugel 86 John Fippinger 22,23,60,88 Frank Freden 89 Eston Gaffney 87 Mae Gaffney 87 Roama Gaffney 87 Jack Haas 86 Rosalie Hackleman 57,88 Larry Heavilin 89,88 Duane Johnson 86 Barbara Kalkwarf 60,88 Dora Jean Kline 89 Ester Kumler 87 Marrietta McManus 88 Jim Meaker 20,28.87,88.89 Walter Monti 86 Sherry Morgan 52,57,88 Mr. Terry Park 86 Jean Provasi 87 Lyle Raber 87 Chris Ragsdale 26,30,88 Andy Ritter 87 Susan Roberts 89 Ed Sennett 28,88 Linda Sigler 81 Marygrace Surma 89 Frank Thompson 26,89 Doug Trumb'e 88 Helen Unterberg 89 Carol Vehlow 59,87,89 Dennis Wager 36 Larry Walden 87 Claude Wann 87 Merilyn Wey 54.89 Lola Williamson 87 Dorothy Wilson 87 Lester Wilson 57,88 Pat Wood 87 Jim Zcleznik 26,30,88 STUDENTS Kenny Albert 36,74,37 John Ales 74 INDQC Mark Althouse 78 Joe Ambrose 32,60,74,17 Joe Amdor 48,56,74 Jim Armstrong 66 Jan Badger 52,53,58,81 Cindy Bailey 48,44,54,88,64,74 James Baker 14,30,36,40,57,78 Jon Baker 30,40.50.78.15 Mark Baker 48.50.74 Sherman Baker 83 Sherry Barker 81 Jo Ann Bean 30,40.50,78,17 Karen Beck 78 Richard Beck 74 Lavcrne Bclk 81,85, Kathy Belyea 52.53.81,17 Patty Bcevcr 78 Daniel Bialeschki 26,54,81 Richard Bialeschki Linda Birge 66 Gene Bishop 46.50,52,53,57,74 Don Biven Scott Blocmke 26,30,36,81 Eldon Bock 12,13.38.48.50.51.81 Julie Bock 12,13.80.51.52.53.54. 56.61.66.44.45.73.66.7.9.17 Missie Bock 74,44,50.51,54,56.58. 48.45.17 David Borries Charles Bossingham 22,25,32,60,14 Phil Bossingham 26,61,81 Donna Bouchie 78 Sue Brining 48,44,50,54,66,74 Greg Brittin 81 Steve Brittin 72,73 John Brown 22,25,27,29,74,17 Maurus Brown 26,54,78 Kristy Bruce 48.51,52.53.55.45, 58.64.78 Tun Bruce 26,30.38,40,48,81 Randy Brunson 74 Dec Ann Bruning 58,74,17 Mary Jane Builta 59,57,66,74 Linda Bruning 50.88,81 Dean Buhrke 26.60,78 Mike Buhrke 30.36.81 Linda Burgess 66,73 Phil Calhoun 26.32.81 Dave Carlson 22,24.32.33.34.36, 40.60.74.17 Pam Carmichael 41,66,73,17 Terri Carmichael 58.81 Patty Carter 12,13.44.45,48,50.54. 58 Ron Carter 54,81 Debbie Cassens 49.51.52,53.57.61. 66.48.45.73.17.16 Bcv Coit 45,78 Lisa Cook 45,50,52.53.61,78 Allen Corzine 22,24,32,34,36,60, 74.17 Kay Coveil 81,15,17 Brian Cox 32,33.50.51.60,61.36, 67.73.7.9.22.24.17.37.16 Carol Crumbaugh 74.44.52.53.57. 58.38.17 Dale Dagley 30,78 Rusty Dardano 26,32,48,49,81 Tony Dardano 22.24.40.48.49.50. 60,74 Cathy Dean 58.74 Donna Dean 54,58.81 Julie Dean 50,58.81 Lynn Dean 54,67.73 Robin Dean 48.61,58.54.50.44.64. 74 Geneva Dccrwcstcr Richard Dchm Tonja Denney 45,54 Dan Eastham 74 Jody Edwards 22,25,32.33.35.60. 67.73 Julie Epperson 45.48.42.57.58.61. 74.17 Doug Ethcrton 50,51.74.17 Karen Fishel 58,67.73 Kelley Flanagan 58,61.81 Bob Flcgcl 22.25.60.61.67.54.73 Melinda Flcgcl 14.45.58.61.52.53. 64.78.17 Ricky Floyd 75 Roxanne Fleugel 50,75 Jackie Foehr 43.45,61.48.78.17 Chris Friedlcin 26,32.78 James Fry 81 John Frey 22.24.36.52.53.60.67. 73.16.17 Phil Frey 20.21.27.29.36.40.75.17. 37.16 Rick Gaffney 14.30,26.78 David Gassaway 26,54.78 John Gaston 81 Darrell Gentry 81 Mary Kay Goller 81.52.53.56.58.17 Tony Goss 75 Larry Grammar 75 Colleen Groscnbach 67.73 Myron Gross 75,27,29,60,36.48.40 22,25 Cindy Hafley 67,73 Teresa Hall Tina Hall Michele Haller 75.S2.53.54.55,17 Dave Halm 27,28,68,73,38,39 Greg Halm 27,28,22,24,36.40,60, 75.17.37 Bill Hamblin 22,25,29,40.57,75 Greg Hamblin 22,24.27,48.40,75. 17 Kandy Hamblin Charles Hanafin 81 Jim Hanafin 59,68,73 Connie Hankins 54,56,48,68,73,16, 17 Kenny Hankins 75 Francine Harpcnau 44.j8,75,17 Patty Harpcnau 58,81 Ken Hart 14,36.60,26.78 Nancy Haynes Terry Hclmick 78 Pam Hendrix Michele Henry 48,50,51,78 Vickie Henry 41.50,51.56.68,73, 16 Jerry Henson 12,13 49,50,51,60 48.68.13.18.20.16 Rick Henson 20.21.36.48,78 Cammy Hillard 45.58.78 Cindy Hillard 48.58.50,75 Dennis Houston 81 Gene Jackson 14.60,26,78 Janet Jackson Debbie Jenkins 83 Steve Jiles 54,75,17 Jeff Johnson 20,21,30,79 Rick Johnson 75 Steve Johnson 50,68.73 Carolyn Jones 75 Cheryl Jones 58.75 Colleen Jones 50,82 Kim Jones 58,82,17 Rich Kagcl 59,79 Rita Kearney 64,56,45,72,73 Kathleen King 56,68.73 Mike King 79 Ed Kiper 22,24 Justine Kirby 82-64,50,52,53,55,58 Steve Kirkpatrick 22,25.75 Kay Kline 68.73,9 Linda Kline 42,48,57,58,61,75 Dan Korowicki 75 Doreen Korowicki 82.48 Jeff Kumler 14,36.48,60.30,26,79 Debbie Lavcy 79 Marrita Leary 42.44.58.48.45.69, 73.9.17.16 Vicki Leathers 58,75 Bobby Lewis 35.36,54.69.73.21,20 Mike Linder 82.26.30.50.12,13.21. 20 Bill Lindsey 54,79 Lloyd Linstrom 32.35,36,76 Ronnie Lithcrland 59,79 Dan Long 26,82 Debbie Looney 69,73 Sylvia Lovins 66 Debbie Lowe 45.58,55,79 Teresa Marcum 79 Tim Marcum 30,21,20,82 Sonia Marcum 44,45,58,61,64,76, 17 Wanda Marcum 79 Claude Mattingly 54,82 Paul Mattingly 59,69,73,15 James May Jackie Mayer 54,69.73 Kristie Mayer 79,15 Kenney Mayes Alice McCauley 12-13.48.53,56,64, 79 Jim McGuire 26,79 Kathy McGuire 45,69,73 Steve McLaughlin 27,29,76,64,27, 52.53.54.17 Geneva McLain GregMears 14,36,60,54,30.26.79 Beth MUes 83 G. J. Miller 54, 76 Patty Miller 50,51,56,45,69.73,9, 16.17 John Monical 26,32,83 Mike Monical 76,17 Vicki Monical 64,41,69,73,9,17 Eddie Moreland 36,30,26,79 Kevin Moreland 54,70,73 Barb Morgan 43,58,82 Terri Morgan 59,58.43,79,17 Bill Mortlock 79 Rod Mosier 34,33,32.54,60,70.73 33.23 Mark Moss 79 Sharon Moss 76,17 Bill Mullins 35,32,33.54,60,70.73, 27,29 Dale Mullins 76 Mike Mullins 32.82 John Munster 48,50,59,26,79 Donna Murphy 76 Paul Murphy 32,50,54.82 Cathy Nalley 82,17 Earl Nalley 76 Pam Nalley 44,76,15 Suzanne Nice 76,44,50,49,52,54, 57,61.58,48 Sheila Northcutt Jim Oliver 76 Brenda Oleson 12-13.48,61.50,79. 17 Jean Ommcn 76,49,50,51,52,53, 57.58.45.17 Joe Ommen 64,27,28,52,60.61.36, 70.73.21.20.17.16.57 Kathleen O’Rourke 76.27,29.60,36, 48.22.24.16.17 Kevin O’Rourke 50.51.52,53.57, 61.45.70,73,17,16 Teresa Peavler 76,54,58,17 Tricia Peavler, 76,45,17 Tina Pliura 49,52,53,54,57,58,70. 73 Tom Pliura 76,27,29,60,22,25 Kathy Poindexter 64,82 Jackie Poison 76,56,48.45 Cindy Powell 44,76 Buddy Price 82,26,30,36,40 Greg Puckett 82,26,32,36 Ellen Pummill 83,17 Kendall Pummill 76,58 Lc Ann Pummill 76 Bill Regenold 76 Jeff Regenold 83 Mark Regenold Joe Remington 82,26 Sherry Remington 82,15 Cathy Reynolds 79 Mark Rhoades 76,21,20 Chris Rhodes 82 Becky Rice 45,48,55,58,44,79 Dixie Rice 82.54.58,48 Pattie Rice 76.44,54,58,48,45 Lisa Ritter 82,50,52,53,55,58,17 Rich Robbins 82,26,30,38 Joyce Roberts 70,73 Ron Rogers 26,83 Fred Rusher 27,28.70,73,9 Mark Rusher 77,48 Kim Ryburn 14,61,79,17 Debbie Scharf 14,58.80 Howard Schofield 64,34,32.54,60, 40,71,73,22,25 Wanita Schofield 77,42,54,58 David Scott 82,52,53,56,38,12,13 Songa Scott 48,58.55,51.50.64,80 Kevin Schultz 77.27,29,50.51.56, 40.60.22.24.38.17 Sandy Shilt 50,80 Linda Shine 82 April Smith 58,82 Elizabeth Smith Kevin Spealman 40,48,49,30,80,17 Gloria Stevens 80 Tim Stills 34,32,33.71,73 Tracy Stills 77.82,33,35,21,20 Cheryl Stocker 45,54,50,80 Kevin Stocker 77-36,22,24 Denise Stretch Harry Sutter 77,35,54,60,40,22, 25.17 Bill Swindle 77,54,48 Jerry Thomas 36,30,26,50 Mike Thompson 30,36,82 Steve Thompson 26.30,80 Ellen Timmins 82 Ken Toohill 83 Elvelyn Traphagen Dan Trimble 77 John Trcnkle 54,80 BUI Tucker-53,56,71,73,38,39 Nina Tucker 83,43.50,52,53,58 Fred Twist Ed Underhill 77,60,22,25 Patter Underwood 41,71,73 Bob VanDeventer 77 Mark Vickroy 77.49,50,51,60,48. 21.20,12-13,39 Randy Wahls 80 Kevin Walker 83,48 Tim Walker 18-20.21,48.49.80 Rick Watson 83 Mark Wefer 83 Bill West 71,73 Jim West 83,26 Mary West 58,88 Tony Wheet 54,60,61,40,71,73 Jane Whitesell 50,58,83 Tina Whitesell 77,58 Anita Wilkerson 80 Becky Wilkcrson 83.17 Mike Williamson 83 Dixie Wilson 77.42,49.54,48,45 Terry Winters 30,54.71,73,15 Patty Wohlwend 83.52,53,55 Sharon Wohlwend 77,42,61,58 Sue Wohlwend 12 13,45.48.49,58.44.80 Angie Wolfe 80 Brian Woodrey 83,64,49,52,53,61, 48.38 Bruce Woodrey 27,28.71,73.30,39 Jim Woolridge 54.72,73 Tom Woolridge, 48,83 Brian Wright 83,26,30,36 Keith Wright 27,28,60,36.72,73,9,22,23 Pam Wright 45,50 Shelia Wright 41.54,72.73 Terry Wright 80 Julie Yount 83,43,30,58 Karen Young 45,58,80 Larry Yount 72,73,52,24,16 Steve Zehr 72,73 Randy Zimmerman 72,73 96 n Horsing around .. . Co edttmsktp He was playing cards with the co-editors! 9' DEDICATION We, the staff of the 1973-74 Melting Pot, dedicate this book to Mr. Donald Bateman. He has been teaching vocational agriculture for twenty-seven years, fifteen of those in Le Roy. Along with teaching, Mr. Bateman is active in Future Farmers of America and Junior class projects. He is a very dedicated citizen, church member, and educator. Although Mr. Bateman is retiring from teaching, we’re sure that he will continue to be involved with the youth of the community, since he has always given his time to students whenever needed. Le Roy High School will miss Mr. Bateman very much. 98 99 100 101 102 103 104