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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1976 volume:

STOP LOOK READ TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities------- Sports----------- Special Features Classes---------- Staff.............. Advertisement The story of PANTHER SPIRIT In the beginning there was . . . The thrill of it all at LeRoy even has 2 Fonzies to bring cool’' to man? LHS! the school. PROGRESS OF’76 We’re putting our best foot forward for LHS. We constipatedly try to flush out undesirable elements. Keeping up with the politics, LeRoy solves its own mysterious cover-up. LHS Spirit? Even backed into a comer, we'll shine through! Friends lend helping hands. Happiness is . . . LHS? ACTIVITIES I can resist everything except temptation. Oscar Wilde (Lady Windermere's Fan) Scholars Honored for Leadership Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors a student can achieve. Juniors or Seniors with a 4.0 grade average or better are selected by a faculty vote based on four qualities: Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. In 1968, the selection standards were raised and the induction ceremony was added. This candlelight ceremony is conducted by previous members. The president presides over the occasion with members speaking the four qualities. The new members are then tapped and initiated. The parents are invited to attend the induction ceremony and the complimentary reception. CHARLEYS AUNT The 1975 Jr.-Sr. play, CHARLEY’S AUNT , was really a Bicen tennial event. The same play was produced here in 1924. This year's cast invited members of the 1924 cast to attend the performance. Charley's Aunt is the story of the complications that arise when two Oxford students want to see their girlfriends, so an innocent friend is duped into playing the chaperon, by dressing up as Charley's aunt. The consequences are hilarious. Row 1-Julie Yount, Justine Kirby, Brian Woodrey, Mrs. McManus-director, Sonya Scott, Kristy Bruce, Rick Henson, Donna Bouchie. Row 2-Rich Robbins, Rusty Dardano, David Scott, Eldon Bock. We're (David. Eldon, Rich) off to see the wizard Brian gets made up for his big date. Is Eldon slipping into something more comfortable? Flowers for the fair maiden. Lance teaches Mr. Newlin his unique art skills. Only Sonya's hairdresser (Miss Chancellor) knows for sure. Hanging curtains again, Chris? Rick, does Lissa always have to help you with your make-up? In 1920, the first play done at LeRoy, What Happened to Jones? , was produced with 5 days preparation by the Senior class and a professional director brought from Chicago. The first Junior play, Seventeen , was put on in 1926. Two separate plays were held until 1968, when the classes went together to put on The Courtship of Eddie's Father' ’. Because of this, a musical was added in the spring. (Lissa Small) (Bicentennial cor- -J ne,) _________________________________ 9 ACTIVITIES: Barb Morgan, Jeri Poison, Julie Nice, Julie Dean. Through the ADS: Jim Baker Years Wit the MELTING POT After 1920 our fantastic yearbook was no longer called just the Annual. The new name was and is the Melting Pot. Naturally, there is a story behind the scenes. In short, it was changed because in hard times people flocked to our country for freedom, opportunity and a chance to get ahead. Thus, the LeRoy yearbook staff decided to adopt this national theme and apply it to our school--a melting pot of many individuals. Few realize the large task of producing the book. The staff, (not to mention our patient sponsor) works all year, to make your book very memorable. The first annual was in 1920. Until 1951 the staff was only seniors . Now, of course, all 4 grades participate. Patty Carter Photog., Misc Proof. Lissa Small Misc. Proof. Karen Yount Typist Debbie Lowe Typist JoAnn Bean Misc. Proof. David Scott Photog. Jackie Foehr (not pictured) Misc. 10 photos, copy, layouts, . . . we do it all for you 1 - ■ JS 3 SPORTS: Sue Wohlwend, Mike Lindner, Rick Henson CLASSES: Gail Jensen, Shelly Scott, Cathy Spence, Sylvia Bane Sr. Editor: Terri Morgan Jr. Editor: Jane Whitesell Advisor: Mrs. Morgan HOMECOMING 75 Homecoming week was a busy, but very exciting, one this year. Many activities throughout the week helped to lift our team to a 22-8 victory over the Heyworth Hornets! Among these activities were the banners displayed each day by the classes, the decorating of the halls by each class, Sock day, Lick ’Em day, Hat Day, (all sponsored by the cheerleaders), the Powder Puff football game, the Bonfire, the skits presented by various organizations and classes, the Parade and, after the game, the dance sponsored by the L-club and Student Council. Chosen by the student body to reign over Homecoming this year were Queen Jackie Foehr, King Greg Mears, and their court (from left) Ken Hart, Dale Dagley, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Kumler, Becky Rice, Debbie Lowe, Karen Yount, and Terri Morgan. At the dance, students and faculty enjoy rhythmical exercise. Cheerleaders and fans lift Ricardo and Panther spirit at the Bonfire. Ready to play, Greg Mears bursts through the Homecoming hoop. 12 Girls get tough at Powder Puff football game. Senior class girls-What's their problem? Pull, Mr. Bowman! Such scowls coming from our FRIENDLY teachers!! 13 Bicentennial LeRoy's 1st homecoming was held on Oct. 5, 1935. The Maroons celebrated with a parade Friday afternoon consisting of the Marching Band, alumni, floats, classes, and grade school pupils dressed as hobos. The Queen, Doris Ether-ton, and her Maid of Honor, Barbnar Barr, rode on the float. The football team had new uniforms in honor of the occasion, but the uniforms didn't help. The Maroons were defeated by Fair-bury 6-2. But everyone whooped it up at the dance afterwards. Unfortunately, that was the last homecoming for 22 years. Then the Maroon came back in style, on Oct. 18, 1957 with a bonfire, pep rally, and snake dance on Thursday; and a parade on Friday afternoon. We won our game against Fisher, 34-7. Homecom- 1st--Freshman banner ing remained virtually unchanged until 1967, with the exception of Spirit Week and a Homecoming King, Reid Dolly. This Spirit Week was instituted because the parade was cut out of Homecoming Festivities. Skits, banners, and hall decorations took the place of the parade until STMT-tf 2nd--Junior 1971. In that year, Friday's parade was reinstated, so a whole week: was filled with building floats, constructing banners, in addition to attending the bonfire and Pep Rally, powder puff football game, the varsity football game and the homecoming dance. 3rd--Sophomore 4th--Senior Juniors win with Victory is all Wrapped Up. 14 Groove to their own music. Senior float carries our Bicentennial theme with Footsteps of the Past. Juniors show maturity on skit day. Junior class is busy at work. Playing on the name of a popular TV show, Sopno- Freshmen think Panthers are Dynamite. mores take second with S.W.A.T. the Hornets.'' 15 Chorus-(l-r) Row 1: Mr. Porter, director, Winnick, Bruce, Oleson, Sutton, Wilson, Moore, Poindexter, Jensen. Row 2: Cline, Linder, Scott, Fonger, Munster, Henson, Spealman, Hudson, Bock, Scott, Kagel. Row 3: Stills, Bane, Reeser, Wohlwend, Schultz, Munster, Bruce, Buhrke, Small, Scott, Carter. Vocal Sextet: (1-r) Row 1: Kristie Bruce, Sonya Scott. Row 2: Brenda Oleson, Patty Carter, Jan Badger, Shelley Scott. Solos-(l-r) Steve Swan-lst, Alan Zehr-3rd, Richard Munster-2nd, Vickie Linder-lst, Mark Buhrke-lst, Kevin Spealman-1st, Sonya Scott-lst. wO T’°V WE BELIEVE IN MUSIC The first chorus was started in 1923 as a Girl's Glee Club. In 1926, a Boy’s Glee Club was also begun. Later the two groups joined to form a mixed chorus. The 1975-76 received a lst-place plaque in all their rehearsed numbers as well as their sight reading at Solo and Ensemble Contests March 6th. U-fQ Ptesewis. . . The first musical presented at LeRoy High School was Cindy , directed by Mrs. Janet Baker in 1967. Dave O'Rourke plays the Inspector, along with his side-kick, Mike Lindner. Sonya Scott playing the lead role as Ella Peters Mr. Richard Porter directed a cast of 24 LHS students in the fabulous performance of The Bells are Ringing. Greg Newlin directs the stagecrew, Gail J., Mark W., Rose P.. Patty C., Barb K., and Keith T. Good evening fellow bookies. Kevin Spealman as Sandor. 18 ' 7k BeUds RJUvging Shelley Scott and John Munster perfect their lines before the play. Heeyyy . . . Actors Rich Robbins, Brian Wright, Tim Bruce, John Haas. Many hours of dedicated practice on stage before the final perform- Tim Bruce and John Haas review ance, April 24th. their lines. Rusty Dardano practices his lead role as Jeff. 19 LHS BAND: The Sound of Music Row 1 L-R: C. Linder, B. Kagel (Not shown J. Poison) L. Bock and J. Nice. Row 2: R. Henson, J. Ommen, M. Schultz, B. Woodrey, B. Oleson, S. Scott, T. Belyea, R. Munster. Row 3: Mr. Porter, director; T. Wendland, B. Hudson, L. Poindexter, A. Zehr, S. Swan, and L. Spealman. These are the members of the Brass Sextet on top (L-R) R. Munster, A. Zehr, Not shown, T. Belyea. Bottom S. Swan, S. Scott, J. Nice, who received a rating of 3rd at Solo Ensemble Contest. 20 Alan Zehr and Steve Swan got a rating of 2nd as a duet at Solo Ensemble Contest. (SD POM-POM SQUAD The 1st pom-pom squad was formed in 1966 and was known as the Pantherette Drill Corps. They performed at home football games and marched in three parades. In later years they began performing at Basketball games. Then, in 1972, the group split into two groups; Drill Corps for football, and Pom-Poms for Basketball. In 1973, the two squads were again made one and were called the LeRoy Pom-Pom squad, wearing maroon and gold uniforms and using strictly pom-poms in their shows. L-RRow 1: K. Bruce, S. Walker. Row 2: A. Woodrum, N. Halm, K. Flanagan, B. Oleson. Row 3: T. Carmicael, D. Lowe. 21 Row 1 (L-R)-Kim Weber, Mrs. Wey, Jane Whitesell, Julie Dean, Donna Dean. Row 2: Jeri Poison, Gloria Stevens, Dixie Rice, Patty Carter, Barb Morgan, Kathy Poindexter. Row 3: Jill Hart, Julie Jiles, Kelly Flanagan, Nina TuckeT, Tena Beck, Cathy Spence, Kelly Moss, Janet Ommen, Terri Cline. Row 4: Teresa Beck, Barb Kagel, Tina Hall, Patty Wohlwend, Liz Bock, Laurie Poindexter, Brenda Hudson, Melinda Gros-senback, Diane Kennedy. FHA MARKS 26th YEAR ATLHSH We started the year with a weiner roast with the freshman as guests at Howard Virgin Park. Several members participated in crafts after school during the fall. We were very busy the two weeks before Homecoming making maroon and gold corderoy panther hats. In December we went caroling and had refreshments in the Home Ec. room with G. A. A. This year we skipped our trip to Chicago but plan on going next year and making it an every-other-year affair because of the expense. Officers: (L-R) Sponsor Mrs. Wey; Points Chairman: Patty Wohlwend; Secretary: Kathy Poindexter: Treasurer: Patty Carter. Not pictured: Terri Morgan, President; and Cheryl Stocker, Vice-President. 22 FUTURE THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS sfrly STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE LEROY CHAPTra Row 1 (L-R): B. Haas, Hafley, Hardesty, Hamilton, J. Jiles, Reeser, T. Marcum. Row 2: B. Jiles, Mosier, M. Wey, Kennedy, J. Haas, M Wey, Price, Long. Row 3: Swan, R. Munster, Rafferty, J. Moss, Riddle, J. Norgan, Swallow, andj. Baker. The FFA was very active in 1975-1976. The major projects for the year were the concession stands at all home football games, seed sales, and the land laboratory. Members participated in many FFA sponsored activities such as the Leadership Camp, Leadership Training school for officers, and the Farm Bureau-FFA Acquaintance Day. FFA members also gained valuable experience by participating in the following contests: swine judging contest: public speaking contest: state meat-milk and crops contest: demonstration contests and livestock and dairy judging contest. These members attended the 48th annual F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City, Missouri on November 11-15, 1975. Brown, Treas.; Murphy, Rep.: J. Munster, V-P.; Mears, Pres.: Lindsey, Sec.; Woolridge, Sent.; Mr. Kerber, advisor. Row 1 (L-R): Mr. Kerber, J. Haas-Star Greenhand, R. Munster-Star Chapter, J. Munster-Dekalb Award, D. Long. John Munster is givin a demonstration of his project at the father and son banquet on April 8. 23 Council Leads Students This year the Student Council organized the Homecoming activities and were helped by L-Club. The Student Council also furnished the Christmas Program. This included a movie, Tales of the Crypt and they also gave away small records and albums. The Student Council had a wonderful advisor who cannot go unmentioned: Mr. Brady. A going-away party for Ricardo was held the last day of school. Student Council members for 1975-76 are front row left to right: Kum-ler, Scott-V.P., Oleson-Treas., Schlosser-Sgt. at Arms, Halm-Sec., Brewer, Harbison-Pres., Brown, Zehr, Stills, Brown, Flanagan, Dean, Yount, Flegel. The members of the Society for Academic Achievement were recognized at Awards assembly. Students of the Month: L-R: K. Bruce, B. Morgan, J. Bean, J. Kumler, C. Friedlein, and A. McCauley. 24 Dedicated Students Receive Awards Lissa Small was awarded the Nat'l Merit Scholarship. Sonya Scott received the L.E.A. Scholarship. Girl and Boy Citizenship Award winners were Melinda Flegel and Chris Friedlein. Valedictorian of Class of ’76 is Terri Morgan and Jo Ann Bean is Salutatorian. Sportsmanship-J. Munster. Outstanding Female Athlete-M. Flegel, Ken Bruning-Outstanding Male Athlete-J. Kumler. Vocal Award-Sonya Scott Dekalb Award-John Munster Attendance Award-Debbie Lavey Business Award-Alice McCauley Science Award-Jeff Kumler English and Math Awards-Jo Ann Bean Mr. Wilson receives plaque honoring his past 20 years of service to the athletic department. 25 After much hard work and wondering if they would EVER have enough money, the Seniors finally decided on Florida as a destination for the Senior trip. We left LeRoy at 6:15 on the morning of May 20th, arriving at our first overnight stop of Forsyth, GA 10:30 that night. We crossed the state line into Florida the next morning, arriving at Sea World later that day. There we got our first preview of what the rest of the trip would be like-rain. The dolphins didn’t mind, but there were a few upset seniors. The next day was spent at Disney World. Outside of losing Ricardo (temporarily) and getting rained on, it was probably the most enjoyable day of the whole trip. We spent the next two days at Daytona Beach, soaking up a little (very little) sun, shopping, and just goofing off. We waved goodby to Florida, the Sunshine State”, on the 26th, stopping in Silver Springs for a glass-bottom boat ride. On the morning of the 27th, 39 tired seniors, plus four tired chaperones arrived home. Rock-a-bye, Ricardo. Kevin Spealman is learning how the other half lives on Daytona Beach's Boardwalk. 26 Chaperones can be very sneaky! Mrs. Morgan being attached by a rabid wolf at Disney World. Sorry Maurus, we forgot to warn you about the sharks in the pool. Greetings from Sea World! Perhaps Greg and Dean have been in that Florida sun a little too long? Bathing beauties by the pool at Daytona ' 27 ’75-'76 SPEECHIES: BEST EVER! The LeRoy Speech Team experienced their best season in four years with their 5 first-place trophies . Much of this success should be accredited to the speech coach, LuAnn Dolly, (pictured below) who will be leaving this year. I.S.U. TEAM R.T. 1st None B.H.S. - 6th LeRoy 1st 2nd Peoria 6th None Hey worth 4th 4th Chenoa 1st 3rd Decatur 1st 4 th Lincoln 7th 4th N.C.H.S. 8th 2nd County 1st 1st The Reader's Theatre also had a super year with their production of A Sandburg Tribute”. Cast members include: Top to Bottom: K. Bruce, V. Scott, C. Reeser, and J. Nice (Not pic). SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS Best Freshman-Connie Reeser Best Sophomore-Julie Nice Best Junior-Lisa Ritter Best Senior-K. Bruce and S. Scott Most Spirit-Brian Woodrey Most Adaptable-Lissa Small Most Fortitude-Sylvia Bane Best Varsity-Jan Badger Best Novist-Kathy Poindexter Row 1 (Lto R): C. Spence, M. Goller, L. Small: Row 2: A. Scaggs, S. Scott, Co-Capt. K. Bruce, J. Badger, R. Henson; Row 3: K. Belyea, K. Moss, D. Scott, Co-Capt. L. Ritter, K. Poindexter, K. Spealman; Row 4: T. Stills, Co-Capt. B. Woodrey, S. Bane, V. Scott. (Not pic) J. Nice, M. Williamson 28 Duet Actors get it all together! (L to R): Kevin Spealman, Rick Henson; Lisa Ritter, Brian Woodrey; Kristi Bruce, Sonya Scott; Angie Scaggs, Lissa Small. Brian has a little trouble with his balance as Original speakers pose. (L to R): C. Spence, S. Bane, B. Woodrey, J. Badger, and J. Nice (not pic). Interpreters make the band scene. (L to R): Angie Scaggs, Lissa Small, Kathy Poindexter, Kelly Moss, Jan Badger. Radio and Extemp speakers must know something we don't know. (LtoR): D. Scott, M. Williamson, M. Goller, K. Belyea. The speech team has been a part of LeRoy High since the 1920's. The Literary Team attended only the county and District contests. It hasn't been till recently that the Speech Team attended contests almost every Saturday. It now hosts its own LeRoy Invitational. At what kind of book are these Prose and Verse readers chuckling? (L to R): V. Scott, K. Poindexter, L. Ritter, T. Stills, C. Reeser. 29 • JR.-SR. BANQUET—PROM ’76 The Senior Class Wills were read by Lisa Ritter, and some of the Seniors were asked to provide the entertainment for the evening. This year’s Jr. -Sr. Prom was held on May 1 with the theme Stairway to Heaven. Ratsback provided the music. After prom was held at the Four Seasons Club where one could either swim or ice skate. For many years, just a Jr.-Sr. Banquet was held! Then, when the Prom was added the Jr. - Sr. Banquet was held on the same night as Prom. As years passed, the Banquet was changed to the night before Prom. This year the juniors decided to move the Banquet to the week after Prom. 30 Barb Morgan smiles after completing the entrance to the Prom. Could it be Do ya wanna dance? He's got the Boogie Fever! May I have this dance? Is it THE Fred Astaire? MOTATE Tena! Servers this year were Tom Belyea David Wendland, and Chris Satter-feal. Ah, those Latin lovers! L-CLUB: L-RRow 1: Mears-V-Pres., Friedlein-Pres., Foehr-Sec., Kumler-Treas. Row 2: Munster, Thompson, Robbins, Dardano, Henson, T. Bruce, Gassaway, Price. Row 3: Brown, Wohlwend, Umstattd, Little, Zehr, Bruning, Scott, K. Bruce, Wright, L. Hall. Row 4: Morgan, Peavler, Tucker, King, Jackson, Yount, Lowe, Nice, Barker. Row 5: T. Hall, Coleman, Short, Carter, Dean. $i L-Club started in 1930 with 22 members. In 1950 the E-Club changed to the L-Club due to the change in the school’s name. They started the movements for the dedication of the new gym to Dud Berry and for the acquisition of the new football scoreboard. It has been a long traditon of the L-Club to sell popcorn at the football and basketball games. This year the L-Club kindly invited the girl athletes to join the guys in the ranks of the lettermen. As their money-making project, members sold candles and pep buttons, and also participated in the drive for Multiple Sclerosis in McLean Co. jOOJT Qv (p ) PEP CLUB: The Pep Club has had quite a hard time getting established at LHS. In 1952 the cheerleaders organized the first Pep Club, consisting of 35 girls named the Pepperettes. Pepper” was their mascot. Another new Pep Club was started in 1962. The 46 members wore black and white Panther sweatshirts to ballgames and sat in a block L” cheering section. In 1974-75 the Pep Club was revived and sold pennants and SVC T-Shirts. This club had 99 members. 1975-76 year has brought with it the anniversary of our country and a 2-year-old Pep club to good old LHS. It’s good that our 200-year-old country has had more stability than the LeRoy Pep Club, or there might have been no spirit of ’76. 32 SPOR TS If you think you can win or you think you can’t, you’re probably right. FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS Prior to the start of the 1975 football season, we knew we would be involved with the frustration of a building year. Therefore, we set goals, improvement with each game and to be at or near . 500 at the conclusion of the season. At the season's end, we had a 5-5 record which reflects a steady three and four-year improvement for our juniors and seniors. Because many underclassman acquired valuable game play experience and showed excellent improvement as the season progressed , LeRoy will be a team to be reckoned with in the Sangamon Valley Conference in 1976. If numbers indicate interest, LeRoy can look forward to some fine future football. The people involved in our underclassman program this fall gained valuable experience in the games provided . The coaching staff feels that the LeRoy underclassman were the hardest hitters in the league. � k'n� v. tANTHt Vi'ITHMS fo r C JtL JL ft f a UNTHLUi- MX . - ft WhC«S jPaThCBS PANTHERS PANTHE PANTHCBS 8 [Ci’-HCPS L. to R.: J. Kumler, G. Mears, K. Hart, J. Thomas, C. Friedlein, J. Munster, M. Brown, D. Gassaway, S. Thompson, E. Moreland. Row 2: G. Puckett, R. Robbins, B. Wright, D. Scott, B. Price, S. Bloemke, T. Bruce, M. Thompson, R. Dardano, D. Lambert. Row 3: E. Lambert, Mgr., Coach Fippinger, B. Coit, D. Leathers, G. Peavler, J. Short, J. Jackson, Coach Zeleznik, J. Harbison, Mgr. THE WAY IT WAS. . . '■Vi. In 1920 football was reinstated after a 4-year break with players who had never seen the game played, yet the team ended with a 2-2 record. The team did not do much consistent winning until 1956; in fact, in 1931 and 1935 LeRoy didn't even win one game. The 1955, 56, and 57 teams had outstanding seasons. In 1960 the football team tied for 4th in the SVC. A dry season from 1961-1964 produced only six wins. 1967 marked an era for the fighting Panthers. Their 8-1 record led the way for continued winning seasons, including 1974’s undefeated SVC Champs and LeRoy's first state play-off team. WORK, IMPROVE, WIN! SOPHOMORES: L. to R. Row 1: D. Swallow, Mark Wey, B. Bruning, H. Riddle, Stacey Friedlein, J. Moss, J. Morgan, Scott Friedlein, B. Kiper, R. Jackson, L. Lindsuom. Row 2: K. Thompson, Mgr., D. Bouchie, C. Flanagan, M. Hardesty, K. McGuire, D. Hafley, R. Hamilton, D. Smith, J. Haas, T. Wendlend, M. Purden, J. Corzine, Coach Bowman. Row 3: Coach Thompson, T. Fippinger, Marty Wey, M. Smith, B. Haas, K. Winters, B. Brown, B. Taylor, L. Kirby, R. Brown, T. Mosier. FRESHMAN: L. to R. Row 1: D. Wendlend, D. Umstattd, D. Gassaway, T. Belyea, C. Satterfield, D. Kennedy, R. Munster, S. King, L. Wood, S. Morgan. Row 2: B. Bloemke, S. Hardesty, G. Hamblin, D. O'Rourke, B. Phelps. Row 3: B. Coit, D. Leathers, G. Peavler, J. Short, J. Jackson, J. Coleman, K. Fluegel. SENIORS LEAD US TO VICTOR PANTHERS HAVE REBUILDING YEAR The Varsity Panther Basketball team began drills on November 12 with 17 candidates working for the 12 varsity spots. Returning from last year's fine 18-8 team was only one starter, Greg Peavler. But, spirit was high to produce a winning team. The first game was with Lexington and we were leading by five points when Greg hurt his knee and could not play the rest of the game. We were now in a position of being a very young and inexperienced team with no clearcut leader to rally behind. This proved to be a problem for us die rest of the year. Still, we played hard and usually went into the last quarter with a chance to win, only to come up a few points short. We won 4 in a row late in the year and were playing good basketball. The next four teams that we played won 20 games each and we were defeated in our last four games. The outlook for next year looks bright. All the conference schools lost outstanding individuals due to graduation. We took our defeats this year using mostly underclassmen. But next year will be a different story! THE STATISTICS GS QTS FGA FGM FT A FTM FT . TP AST TR Bruce 23 91 309 102 33 113 66 58 260 66 54 Bloemke 23 85 231 86 37 61 28 46 204 15 177 Johnson t 10 6 2 33 2 1 50 5 0 3 Kumler 23 92 311 123 40 154 102 66 348 36 150 Marcum 23 74 37 9 24 33 11 33 31 31 37 Peavler • 27 60 25 42 16 14 88 64 2 43 Price 23 88 279 136 49 104 63 61 336 4 163 Robbins 17 36 43 13 30 6 3 50 29 4 9 Rogers 11 14 9 1 11 3 1 33 3 1 8 Thom'n 16 20 20 7 35 8 1 13 11 2 7 West 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Wright 20 44 63 21 33 21 5 24 47 7 59 LeRoy 23 92 1441 552 38 545 313 57 1417 169 474 Opp. 23 92 1418 661 47 565 326 58 1647 157 455 37 ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Buddy Price and Jeff Kumler were 2nd team All Conference forwards and Tim Bruce made Honorable Mention. Empire Township basketball dated as far back as 1920-21. There may have been more basketball before tliis in intramural form. Approximately 10 boys participated in about 13 games. There now are 12 varsity boys participating in 22 games. Basketball went from a very poor season in 1938, losing all their games, to the 1974 season with the best record in 16 years, a 18-10 record. 38 YOUNG PANTHERS REBOUND L to R: L. Kirby, L. Linstrom, M. Wey, D. Worthy, D. Rogers, D. Leathers, D. O'Rourke, D. Swallow, J. Jackson, B. Coit, D. McCaslin, S. Baker, J. Harbison. (center) Coach Epperson. Mark Way was the freshman team leading scorer with 68 season points while Dave Swallow and Bob Bruning led rebounders with 87 and 60 respectively. Mark also led in field goals made with 39%, while Larry Kirby led in free throws made, hitting 18 of 34 for 53%. The Panther J. V. team faced a rebuilding year since none of the sophomores had participated on the Junior Varsity level last year. However, with a great deal of hard work, we were able to be competitive in most games. Although we were not happy with our 6-12 record, many individuals made great improvements in their play. Dennis Rodgers, Delmar Leathers, Darrel McCaslin, and Jerry Jackson should all help the Varsity next year; and if they continue to work, the remainder of the sophomore players will contribute. In closing, I would like to thank the players and their parents for making my first year of coaching a truly enjoyable experience . Row 1: Price, Many Wey, Haas, Hamilton. Row 2: Mark Wey, and Coach Tate, Fippinger, Bruning, Kirby, Swallow, Riddle, and Linstrom. FANS: Friends who double our joy and divide our grief. Last Spring Cheerleaders were elected by the students for this year's football and basketball teams. They sold birthday calenders during September to make money to attend a clinic at I.S.U. During homecoming week they sponsored Lick 'Em day and Hat Day. Later they sold pep buttons to help build school spirit. Cheerleading started in 1943 with only one squad of 4. In 1952 the I. V. squad of 4 was added. In 1963, the students chose 2 mascots to cheer along with the cheer-leaders. They were dropped in 1964 and the squad was increased to 5. In 1970 alternates were added to each squad who cheered when another was ill. This practice stopped in '72 but the squad increased to 6, like today. 43 18-5: FO UR TH BEST IN LER 0 Y HIST OR Y Row 1: (1-r) J. Munster, R. Dardano, J. Monical, and M. Mullins. Row 2: L. Wood, G. Puckett, J. Short, R. Brown, J. Little, B. Brown, C. Friedlein, and K. Fluegel. WRESTLING PANTHERS YOUNG AND OUTSTANDING The 1975-76 edition of LHS Wrestling provided the school with an 18-5 dual record and two tournament championships. This was an amazing feat as the squad had only two seniors. These two seniors, Chris Friedlein and John Munster, provided the necessary leadership to make the squad more than competitive. Beside breaking four team records, the squad had eight wrestlers make the Hall of Fame 22 Club. ” Three members moved into the Top 16 Career Wrestlers; John Monical 5th, Mike Mullins 12th, and Chris Friedlein 14th. The 1975-76 squad possessed a lot of attribute, the most important being Courage, and that is what it takes to be a winner and maintain a great athletics tradition. This year's returning seniors, John Munster and Chris Friedlein, showed the necessary leadership qualities that helped this season be the fourth best in LeRoy's wrestling history. Under the direction of Coach Bowman, LeRoy Wrestling began in 1961-62 with 15 participants. They attended about six meets and the District meet, ending with a 2-4 record. Wrestling now has increased to 28 participants, including 14 J.V.'s who now attend 21 meets and the District meet. The wrestling squad steadily improved from earlier days; we now have a fantastic squad with outstanding records. J. V. s Meet The Challenge J.V. WRESTLING The Junior Varsity squad had a very challenging year, since the team was considerably young (eleven Freshmen, six Sophomores, and one Junior). The good pan about it all was the fact that the team met the challenge time and time again, thus making it a very successful season for the Junior Varsity. The team had a 9-6 record that was highlighted, at the end of the season, by winning the Consolation Championship of the Catlin 16 team frosh-soph. tournament. Considering the rugged competition, it was quite an accomplishment. In that tournament Rusty Jackson took second in the Championship bracket and Lance Wood and Todd Mosier won the consolation titles of their respective weight classes. Rusty Jackson had seventeen wins this year knocking the old Junior Varsity record of sixteen. In conclusion, this team was very competitive and had a good attitude and hopefully those characteristics will carry over to future years in the LeRoy wrestling program. Row 1; K. McGuire, J. Haas, R. Jackson, S. Friedlein, S. Friedlein, T. Mosier, B. Bloemke, and S. Hardesty. Row 2; C. Flanagan, J. Corzine, A. Zehr, D. Wendlend, L. Wood, B. Jiles, T. Wendlend, M. Hardesty, and B. Taylor, (not pictured-D. Long) New members of the 22 Club (L to R) Bob Brown, Rusty Dardano, Chris Friedlein, Mike Mullins, Randy Brown, (Not Pictured-John Monical, Judd Short, Jerry Little) This year the 20 Club was changed to the 22 Club. The change was made because the wrestlers now participate in more meets; therefore, the goal was raised to compensate for the increase. For any wrestler to enter the 22 Club he must win 22 bouts in one season. Eight team members earned 22 Club status this year. Senior Chris Friedlein 25-8; Juniors: John Monical 33-4-1, Mike Mullins 26-9-1, Rusty Dardano 22-8; Sophomores: Jerry Little 25-10, Judd Short 23-13; Freshmen: Randy Brown 27-9, and Bob Brown 24-11-2. It should also be mentioned that Chris Friedlein and John Monical went on from District to the Sectional. LEROY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME TOP 16 CAREER WRESTLERS Name Yr. W L T Dave Carlson, 71-75 86 24 1 Ken Bruning, 63-67 80 12 0 Reid Dolly. 63-67 80 20 0 Tracy Stills, 71-75 64 14 4 John Monical, 73-76 63 8 2 Rod Mosier, 71-74 61 20 2 Ken Erickson, 66-70 54 29 0 Dick Bruning, 69-73 54 39 0 Tom Henson. 63-66 53 23 1 Lloyd Undstrom, 71-75 52 25 1 Tim Stills. 70-74 50 36 1 Mike Mullins. 73-76 48 22 1 Monroe Mullins, 72-74 46 16 1 Chris Friedlein. 72-76 44 18 0 Jerry Albert, 66-70 44 22 1 Doug Foehr, 67-70 41 21 1 LEROY WRESTLING HALL OF FAME TWENTY-TWO CLUB Ken Bruning (65-66) 27-3, (66-67) 22-1: Reid Dolly (65-66) 23-7: Jerry Albert (69-70) 23-1-1: Dan Wilson (66-67) 22-1; Lyle Carlson (70-71) 22-3: Doug Foe hr (69-70) 23-5-1; Tom Henson (65-66) 23-7; Allen StarT (65-66) 22-8; Dick Bruning (72-73) 23-3-1; Tim Stills (73-74) 22-8-1; Monroe Mullins (72-73) 22-8-1, (73-74) 24-7; Dave Carlson (73-74) 28-5, (74-75)34-2-1: Brian Cox (73-74) 23-6; Tracy Stills (73-74) 26-2-1, (74- 75) 23-3-1; Rod Mosier (73-74) 29-3-1: Lloyd Undstrom (74-75) 25-7; John Monical (74-75) 27-4-1, (75- 76) 33-4-1; Jerry Little (75-76) 25-10: Randy Brown (75-76) 27-9; Bob Brown (75-76) 24-11-2; Mike Mullins (75-76) 26-9-1: Chris Friedlein (75-76) 25-6; Judd Short (75-76) 23-13; Rusty Dardano (75-76) 22-8. BOWMAN'S LITTLE HELPERS Cheerleaders The LeRoy High School Wrestling Cheerleaders have a lot to be proud of. The enthusiasm displayed by these girls has yet to be matched. The girls traveled to away meets as well as cheered our boys at home. The devotion when they were up, the encouragement when they were down, was greatly needed. The Yearbook staff would like to congratulate the Wrestling Cheerleaders on a job well done. Members include, Bottom. Bev Coit, (2 year member), Cathy Reynolds and Debbie Jenkins, Top. Wresderelles Wrestlerettes started in 1972. Some of their many jobs are rolling out the mats, cleaning them, timing and scoring, and taking tickets. Their biggest job comes at tournament time. The girls spend all day working at the meet. After being a wrestlerette for one year, the girls then are eligible to try out for wrestling cheerleader. The girls are voted on by the wrestling members. 47 Working Women PANTHERETTES started in 1970. Their main job is to keep statistics during the basketball games. Some of the charts they keep are rebounds, steals, Misc., FGA, and FGM. Pantherettes are chosen on a voluntary basis. TRACKETTES also started in 1970. Their jobs are helping at track meets by measuring field events and timing races. There are usually three girls to an event. Trackettes are chosen on a voluntary basis. YOUNG ■ BASEBALL PANTHERS FACE TOUGH SEASON! As of this writing this year's baseball team record is 1-3 with ten games left to play. Last year's team had an outstanding year, winning the conference and ended with a record of 17-1. In 1935 Empire Township High School had its first baseball team. There were fourteen men on the squad-6 outfielders, four infielders, one starting pitcher and one catcher. That year the team played three games and had a record of 1-1-1. This year the team has 16 players and will play 14 games. The team has 7 outfielders, 7 infielders, 3 starting pitchers and 2 catchers. TEAM ROSTER Rodd Mosier-Catcher Rich Robbins-Outfielder John Munster-Outfielder Jim West-Outfielder Mike Thompson-Outfielder Rusty Dardano-Outfielder Kevin Spealman-Outfielder Gary Hamblin-Catcher Tim Bruce-Pitcher, 3rd Baseman John Baker-2nd Baseman Buddy Price-Pitcher, 1st Baseman Randy Brown-Shortstop Darrel McCaslin-Shortstop, Pitcher Bob Brown-2nd Baseman Todd Fippinger-Outfielder Hal Riddle-3rd Baseman 49 Coaches: Ed Sennett and Frank Freden. Young Cindermen Break Records Row 1: L-RR. Brown, Fippinger, Lindstrom, Riddle, Bleavins, Corzine, Wendland, Hardesty. Row 2: Schroeder, Sc. Friedlein, Zehr, O'Rourke, Phelps, Williamson, Mears, Puckett. Row 3: Satterfeal, Wey, Bruning, M. Smith, Flanagan, B. Brown, K. Thompson. Row 4: Leathers. M. Thompson, Short, Wright, Jackson, Price, Dardano. Row 5: Coach Zeleznik, S. Thompson, Hart, Munster, Coach Fippinger. As far back as our records show, the LeRoy boys track team started in 1920. Since then we have been in 43 McLean County meets, winning 16 championships. The longest winning streak lasted from 1920-1924, ending in 1925 due to an epidemic of measles! The oldest records are held by Aaron Hill in the 100 yd. dash at 10.2 and the long jump at 21'M , set in 1927. The most outstanding modern track star would have to be Jim Norton. As a sophomore Jim was the second leading scorer on the team. As a junior and senior he was the top scorer, totaling 137 points his final year. Jin was the first trackster to qualify for the state finals since the 1940’s. This year LHS had 3 qualify for state. The LeRoy Panthers ended the 1976 track season with an over-all 9-4 record. The young team of 29 athletes will graduate only three seniors, Ken Hart, Greg Mears, and Steve Thompson. All individual and relay team record breakers, plus nine of the season's top ten point getters, will be returning next year. In the big meets, the Panthers finished 3rd at Argenta Relays, 2nd at the county meet, 3rd at the Delavan Carnival, 5th in both the F-S and varsity conference meets and 5th at the district meet. Judd Short established new shot put records at Argenta, Pana Invitational, Delavan, F-S conference, and the district. Buddy Price set new triple jump records at the conference and district. A total of 11 school records were set. In addition to those listed on these pages, the F-S 880 yd. relay team of T. Fippinger, B. Bruning, B. Brown, and M. Wey set a new mark of 1:41.0 and Delmar Leathers threw the discus 121'3 for a new record. Sophomore Buddy Price set a new school and district triple jump mark at 43'8V4 qualifying him for state competition. Competing in a new event, the 2-mile relay team set a time of 8:56.1. The team consisted of Bob Brown, Randy Brown, Many Smith, and Bryan Phelps. Jerry Jackson set the varsity and F-S 330-yd hurdle mark at 42.2 F-S pole vault at 10'6 V. Brian Wright went to state by placing 1st at district in the 440 yd dash at 53.1. Judd Short set a district record to go to state in the shot put at 55'2 . L to R: Steve Swan, Dave Scott, Tim Bruce, Eldon Bock, Brian Woodrey, Rich Robbins, Mike Lindner, Jeff Harbison, Dave Wendland, Larry Kirby, Center: Coach Wager. GOLFERS SWING INTO ACTION After winning the conference championship last year, the varsity golf squad found itself in a rebuilding year. The team comprised entirely of underclassmen finished with a 5-15-2 record. A solid nucleus of juniors led by Tim Bruce’s average of 44.7 followed by Rich Robbins 45.9, Brian Woodrey 47.7 and Eldon Bock 48, should provide the basis of an outstanding season next year. Brian Woodrey was chosen Most Improved player and Tim Bruce was named Most Valuable Player. 52 Captain Tim Bruce: This year's low average, 44.7. LETS BOGIE Golf became a varsity sport a LeRoy High School in 1970 and since its start the team has never had a losing season. In its inaugural season, the team finished the year with a 8-4 record. The first teajn was very fortunate to have some excellent golfers which enabled the sport to establish a winning tradition. The golf team’s short six-year history has a combined record of 80 wins, 33 losses and 1 tie. This is a winning percentage of .708. 53 rDiamonds ' Are A Girl s Best Friend Row 1: (l-r) S. Mounce, L. Bruning, L. Hall, Coach Kalkwarf, M. Schultz, S. Remington, S. Barker. Row 2: K. Erickson, G. Denny, G. Jensen, B. Small, J. King, T. Hall, M. Flegel, P. Carter, S. Scott, (not pictured) S. Wohlwend, C. Hillard The 1975 softball season marked the second year for girls interscholastic softball. The season began the first week of school in August and ended the second week in October. The league played fast pitch softball with M. Flegel in the starting pitching position. T. Hall completed the battery as catcher. J. Nice and S. Barker led the team with batting averages of 568 and 514 respectively. Starting positions for infield were: lst-S. Scott, 2nd-S. Wohlwend, 3rd-P. Carter, S.S.-J. Nice, Starting outfielders were: L. Bruning, S. Barker and K. Erickson. WE VE COME A LONG WA Y! The 1975-76 season was the 4th year for girls interscholastic volleyball. Both J.V. and Varsity teams ended with 8 wins and 4 losses, marking the best record ever for LeRoy's volleyball teams. The leading spikers for the Varsity team were S. Wohl-wend, M. Flegel, and J. Foehr. The leading setters were K. Yount and T. Hall. The team was also fortunate to have, as an assistant coach, Ricardo Rita, LeRoy's foreign exchange student. Ricardo's 3 years of Varsity volleyball in Brazil added greatly to the coaching skills. Row 1: L. Bruning. T. Hall, K. Flanagan, K. Yount. Row 2: R. Rita, (Coach), B. Morgan, J. Dean, D. Dean, ]. Foehr, M. Flegel, Coach Kalkwarf, S. Wohlwend JAYVEES GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE 55 Coach Hoeler, D. Dean, M. Flegel, P. Carter, B. Morgan, T. Hall, J. Nice, S. Remington. Row 2: R. Peavler, T. Beck, H. Haller, J. Crosby, L. Hall, S. Barker, M. Schultz, J. King, S. Mounse. GIRL’S BASKETBALL The girls basketball team ended its season with its best season record, 3-6. Our team captured its first victory early in the season against rival Farmer City. A heartbreaker at Wapella cost the girls a big loss in the last few seconds of the game when Wapella scored to win by one point. The team came on strong at the end of the season with two important wins. This year was just the stan for the young and talented team. We will prove to be even tougher next year. 56 Row 1: Coach Kalkwarf, Winnick; Mgr., Bane, Zehr, Sutton, Spence. Row 2: Denney, Crosby, Weber, V. Scott, Coit, King, Tucker. Row 3: Erickson, Cook, S. Scott, Wright, L. Hall, Albert. Row 4: Remington, Goller, T. Hall, J. Dean, Flanagan, D. Dean, Ritter, Bmning. Row 5: Captains: Hillard, Flegel, Bruce, Yount, Lowe. Girls Place 3rd At District The 1976 track team ended a fine season with an excellent showing in the district meet, placing third out of 26 schools. Cammy Hillard (shot and discus), Lisa Hall (100 yd. Dash), and Lisa Hall, Jackie Foehr, Karen Yount, Julie Crosby, alternates Linda Bmning, and Julie King qualified for the State Meet. Melinda Flegel was voted Most Valuable Player by her team mates. Cammy tosses another school record. Kelly shows her high jump skills. Girls Set School Records Shot: Discus: High Jump: 880-Run: Mile Run: 440-Dash: 100-Dash: 2 Mile Run: 110-hurdles: Mile Relay: 880-Medley: Cammy Hillard 37' 2 ¥ Cammy Hillard 116' 9 Julie Dean 4'5 o Melinda Flegel 2:36.8 Melinda Flegel 6:06.36 Julie Dean 62.2 Lisa Hall 11.8 Sylvia Bane 15:19.48 Julie Crosby 15.8 L. Bmning, D. Dean S. Remington, J. Dean 4:37.3 L. Bmning, T. Albert, K. Yount . K. Flanagan 2:09.12 Lisa Hall digs in deep broad jumping for L.H.S. 57 Girls Are Looking Good Girl's aihletics have expanded immensely in the past few years into interscholastic sports. Even with this broadened scope of competition in girl's athletics, there still stands a need for girl's participation in intramural sports. G. A. A. fills this need by providing all girls a chance to participate in a wide variety of sports and to develop important values such as sportsmanship, leadership, cooperation, and responsibility. G. A. A. activities this year were: 1) a flag football game between two G. A. A. teams during the week of Homecoming. The two teams were coached by the captains of the football team, with Greg Mears' team winning. 2) a volleyball tourney in which four teams competed. Winners were Foehr's Bears. 3) at Christmas, ''Pixies and a caroling party and gift exchange. 4) bowling in January and February at LeRoy Lanes. 5) in March, a skating party and volleyball game between the faculty and the G.A.A. girls. Other sports included badminton, basketball, gymnastics and softball. 6) in the spring, the G.A.A. banquet when the new officers for ’76-’77 were announced and individual awards were given. Since 1941, LHS girls have had an opportunity to participate in out-of-class sports. The number of activities offered has increased from the original soft-ball, basketball, table tennis, and free throw contests. The mother-daughter awards banquet , also started in 1941, is still held today. 58 _ '4-.$ ■ mi _______________ mm VARSITY BASKETBALL 66 Lexington 88 Wh Chenoa 80 •51 Octavia 62 59 Maroa 67 70 Hamburg 51 •81 Argenta 88 53 Monticello (Hdi) 105 65 Paxton (Holiday) 58 72 Deland (Holiday) 76 63 Wapella 72 •63 Falrbury 85 •56 Fanner City 57 43 Gridley 80 70 Bellflower 66 •57 Deland 58 •84 Heyworth 66 •60 62 Say brook 54 Trl-Valley 61 •54 Mahomet ,52 53 Forrest 71 62 Central Catholic •47 Fisher 54 Wapella (Regional) f 74 g •Conference Games Season 7 wins 16 losses Conference S 3 wins C losses I.V. BASKETBALL 44 Lexington 42 31 Chenoa 44 44 Octavia 18 69 Maroa 72 43 Hamburg 55 38 Argenta 63 61 Wapella 24 42 Fairbury 35 37 Farmer City 57 38 Bellflower 46 50 Deland 49 27 Heyworth 44 44 Say brook 70 30 Tri-Valley 53 53 Mahomet 59 58 Forrest 55 47 Central Catholic 66 45 Fisher 38 LR LEROY PANTHERS FRESHMEN BASKETBALL LR 23 Heyworth f 29 Tri-Valley 34 22 Say brook 81 39 Fisher 37 34 Tri-Valley 32 52 Saybrook 57 32 Heyworth 46 50 Lexington 28 34 Fisher 39 GIRLS VARSITY BB LR 17 Tri-Valley 31 40 Farmer City 18 14 Saybrook 48 [ 29 Wapella 30 18 Saybrook 50 24 Tri-Valley 46 26 Fairbury 44 37 Wapella 22 38 Farmer City ? IW 22 GIRLSJV BB 26 Farmer City 53 Fairbury 6 21 Farmer City 46 J-P - WRESTLING LR 81 Monticello 30 35 Elpaso 29 19 Mahomet 45 22 Mahomet 30. 39 Clinton 18 28 Fisher 32 34 Monticello 24 48 Gibson City « 15 9 Flanagan 6 36 Fisher f Monticello Mahomet 28 18 26 32 29 j 24 Clinton 36 20 Argenta 12 LR 28 VARSITY WRESTLING Elpaso 33 60 Bemont 121 53 Fairbury 10 26 Cent. Cath. 35 60 Roanoke 0 27 Mahomet 25 23 Fisher -y 38 Mt. Pulaske 23 32 Tremont 23 38 Catlin 22— 53 Octavia 15 45 Warrepsburg 10 52 • fSt. Joe 13 54 Roanoke 6 30 Gibson City 20 42 Flanagan 18 57 Green valley 6 24 Delevan 28 15 Clinton 41 32 Elpaso 20 61 Peoria Hts. 5 35 Argenta 18 57 Chenoa � 11 r!| 1 hj LR SOFTBALL 1 Fisher 10 § 11 Bellflower V I £ J 12 16 Savbrook Tri-Valley 15 Mahomet . 10 Bellflower 16 26 Tri-Valley 34 2 Fisher 6 5 Saybrook 23 VAR. FOOTBALL LR 0 Fairbury 34 9 Argenta 6 26 Delant-Weldon 16 0 FCM 14 22 Heyworth 8 13 Moweaqua 0 0 Octavia 32 0 Mahomet 25 14 Fisher 6 8 FCM 21 GIRLS T CK He 62 Fis 78 Octavia 42 70 Argenta 77 3rd Argenta 74 Mahomet' -3 66 Farmer City 85 57 Farmer City 69 2nd SVC Conference Meet 3rd District Meet Valley Octavia] TRA Argenta LeRoy Arg. LeRi Maroa Heyworth Delan LeRoy Saybroo Fisher LeRoy Farmeir-Ci Deland LeRoy IITri-Val i 43elava HOW 41 37W VOLLEYBALL Mahomet - Seymour Tri-Valley Sa ybrook - A rro wsm i th Bellflower Octavia Say brook - Arrowsmith Tri-Valley Fairbury-Cropsey Bellflower Lexington Fairbury Lexington District Tournament Deland-Weldon Argenta JV V L w W w L w W w W w L L W L L L W W W W w L W w L Normal U-High LeRoy 35V.’ LR 198 Gibson City 179 182 Monticello 182 182 Farmer City 198 193 Fisher 177 Heyworth 183 Monticello 215 wonh 177 Saybrook 181 Farmer City 190 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL LR W Fairbury L W Argenta L L Deland-Weldon W W Farmer City L w Heyworth L w Argenta L L Fisher W W Mahomet L Heyworth 03 Heyworth 71 Watseka Mary West, Lisa Ritter-Health Occupations Darrell Gentry, Greg Puckett, Charles Hanafin (not pictured)-Auto Mechanics Special Feature: A look at the work-training programs Jan Badger-Cosmetology LeRoy High School has participated in the Area Vocational Center program in Bloomington since 1968. Our school pays a certain amount of money to send each student to the center and provides transportation to the school and back. The center offers career courses in most all needed areas of training, making a broader range of career choice available. Students follow their own individual program of study at their home high school for one-half day and receive training at the center in career areas for the other half of the day. This year, there are eleven students from our high school attending the Area Vocational Center. Dixie Rice-Child Care Thanks to the extreme cooperation of businesses in LeRoy and surrounding communities, LeRoy High School has been able to offer a Cooperative Work Training (CWT) program to many students since 1967. This program gives young men and women the opportunity to gain experience in a job while earning wages at the same time. The program is a cooperative relationship between the School district, employers, students and parents. Participation is based on self-desires and on suggestions from faculty, parents and Tri-County Special Education Association. All CWT students complete the same requirements for graduation as other students. However, Work Training students spend the first half day in regular classes, with the afternoon being spent working. Each student receives two credits per year, one credit for the coordinated classroom and one credit for the job experience. Grade for the classroom are based on individual performances, while work experience evaluation is based upon employer and coordinator evaluation. This year's program has nineteen students enrolled in CWT I and II. In addition those students pictured, Patty Beever, Dan Bialeschki, Randy Hamblin, Geneva McLain, Mike Mullins, Tom Woolridge, Ron Litherland, John Trenkle, Joe Remington, are also participating in on-the-job training. Greg Mears: Norm Mathews (farming) Mark Moss: Moss Plumbing Claude Mattingly: Pillsbury 64 Grain Gene Jackson: Produce-A- Rick Gaffney: Alexander Lumber Ron Carter: Hubbard's Sunoco Kevin Martin: Cafeteria-Custodial Jim Baker: Owen's BiRite Teresa Hall: Sparks Variety Looking Back At L.H.S. The first school in LeRoy was taught in 1837 in a room where Nelson Humphrey lived at 512 N. Walnut. James Lincoln who was a relative to Abraham Lincoln, was the first teacher. The first school building was erected in 1839 at 311 N. Main. It was 24' x 30' with a loft. This school was used until 1850. During the 50's school was held in different buildings. The first principal was W. A. Monroe. Professor M. Jesse was the first superintendent of LeRoy Schools. The Eugene Field School, which is now the Community Center, was built in 1906 for the lower grades. Washington School was the first high school building. Classes were held here until our present school building was built in 1920-1922. Several changes have been made in our present school building since 1922. Additions such as the ag shop and the new gym have been built. A new cafeteria, seating 150 people at a time, was completed in 1961 at a cost of $141,455.26. Also at this time the junior high was added on to our school. In 1971, the Assembly Hall, which consisted of the study hall and library, was converted into three rooms and the library was moved into its present location in the lower level of our school. In 1948, LeRoy High School consolidated with approximately 20 country schools to become the LeRoy Community Unit District No. 2 as we know today. Several changes have been Typing (2 yrs.) made in the curriculum of our Bookkeeping (1 yr.) school. Here is a comparison of Shorthand (2 yrs.) the classes offered in 1921 and in Gen. Adv. Bus. 1976: Bus. Law (2 yrs.) 1921 Home Ec. (4 yrs.) Ag (1 yr.) English (4 yrs.) Biology (1 yr.) French (4 yrs.) Typing (2 yrs.) Ind. Arts (4 yrs.) Bookkeeping (1 yr.) Math (4 yrs.) Shorthand (1 yr.) Am. Hist. (1 yr.) Home Ec. (1 yr.) Wld. Hist. (1 yr.) English (4 yrs.) CAP-Pol. Science (1 yr French (2 yrs.) P. E. (4 yrs.) Latin (2 yrs.) Art (2 yrs.) Ind. Arts (2 yrs.) Band Chorus (4 yrs.) Math (2 yrs.) Drivers Ed. (H yr.) Am. Hist. (1 yr.) Health (V4 yr.) Civics (1 yr.) CWT (2 yrs.) Geography (1 yr.) 1976 Ag (4 yrs.) Biology (2 yrs.) Gen Science (1 yr.) Chemistry (1 yr.) Physics (1 yr.) School Enrollment Graph An Aerial View of LeRoy in the 1930’s. 66 SCHOOL SONG 10- Year Plus Educators Hep. Hep, Hep, Three Cheers For Our Old High, .Voices Ring Hep, Hep, Hep, Just See The Colors Fly. While We're Full Of Pep And Everything. So Forward March, Let This Our Motto Be Victor--y Through All Kinds Of Weather, We Shall Jog Along Together, True And Loyal We Shall Ever Be--ee Cha Hee, Cha Ha, Cha Rah Rah Rah, LeRoy High School, Rah, Rah, Rah! Hep. Hep, Hep, Three Cheers For Our Old High, Voices Ring Hep, Hep, Hep, Just See The Colors Fly, While We're Full Of Pep And Everything. So Forward March, Let This Our Motto Be Victor--y Through All Kinds Of Weather, We Shall Jog Along Together, True And Loyal We Shall Ever Be--ee FIGHT!!! The First Supt.-Prin. Of LeRoy Charles E. Joiner Charles E. Joiner-1919-1932 L. A. McKean-1920-1947 Madge Iseminger-1932-1945 Marietta McManus-1948-1952 and 1966-present Lester Wilson-1952-present Don Bateman-1960-1974 Members Of First School Board Oscar M. Phares-President William Fricke-Secretary DID YOU KNOW??? Did You Know?” -In 1922, the yearbook was dedicated to the school building. To those silent but powerful workers who labored tirelessly for the completion of our new building, this book is respectively dedicated. -The price of our school was $330,000. -The early 1930's produced probably the best old time track teams in LeRoy history. The teams of 1930, 34, and 33 had identical performances. Each team was undefeated and were the McLean County champs. -The first annual came out in 1920. -The first hardcover” annual came out in 1934. -The original name of our high school yearbook was the LeRoyal. ” -The nickname of LeRoy high school's athletics teams was changed from Maroons to Panthers in 1961. -The first dance the Yearbook staff sponsored was the Snowflake Fantasy Dance in 1958. -The 1965 yearbook was dedicated to Mr. Wilson. -The auditorium light was given by alumni of the Class of '25. -The Fall Festival look the place of the LeRoy Fair in 1941. -Our pipe organ was a gift of the Universalist Church. -Teachers and pupils used to spend recess and noon hour cutting wood for heat. -Our town was founded in 1836. -A race track encircled LeRoy. Horse races were the chief amusement on Saturdays. -LeRoy High had a newspaper called SCHOOL DAZE, who name was later changed to the MAROONER. -In 1878, the total enrollment was 9. -Gen. Leonard Wood visited LeRoy in 1920. -We used to have a skating rink. -During WWII, we had an ACK-ACK Club. -In 1941, cars parked along the side of the street next to the curbs instead of regular parking in the center of Center” street. -The Big Four Railroad was allowed to go through town on the condition that no passenger trains should go through town without stopping. -There were no brick buildings in town until after the fire of 1892. The town was rebuilt by 1894 and the Odd Fellows Hall was built in brick. CLASSES II. Education ing. . has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth read- G. M. Trevelyan Class Officers Sophomore-Mr. Sennett, sponsor; Jeff Mitchell, Sec.; Jeri Poison, Treas.; Danny Umstattd, V-Pres., MissHoeler, sponsor; Cathy Spence, Ptes. Juniors-Mr. Kerber, sponsor; Jane Whitesell, V-Pres.; Brian Woodrey, Pres.; Kathy Belyea, Sec-Treas.; Mr. Hubble, sponsor. Juniors started off the year by selling magazines. 70 Freshmen-Todd Fippinger. Sec-Treas.; Connie Reeser, Pres.; Mrs. Roberts, sponsor; Janet Ommen, V-Pres. Freshmen started their money making by selling pecans. Seniors-Chris Friedlein, Pres.; Kim Rybum, Sec.; Mr. Tate, sponsor; Melinda Flegel, Treas.; Jerry Thomas, V-Pres. Looking forward to their trip, the Seniors sold candy, light bulbs, and cleaned the township roads and library. JoAnn Bean Karen Beck Patty Beever Forgotten 71 Donna Bouchie Maurus Brown Kristi Bruce Seniors Know That They're Not Big Wheels Dean Buhrke Lisa Cook 72 Jackie Foehx Rick Gaffney Rick Henson Bat Dont Tell That To Their Bicycles! 73 Cammy Hillard Jeff Johnson A Senior Knows 74 Debbie Lowe Wanda Marcum But Doesn't Know What To Do With It! 75 John Munster Pamela Wright-Pruser Seniors Escape Cathy Reynolds Ricardo Rita Becky Rice-Rusher Kim Ryburn Debbie Scharf Sonya Scott 76 Sandy Shilt Lissa Small Kevin Spealman Gloria Stevens Karen Yount 77 Mark Althouse James Baker-basketball, track, baseball, yearbook staff, chorus, play cast and crew, speech team. John Baker-cross country, wrestling, golf, baseball, pep club, L-Club. Jo Ann Bean-GAA, NHS, yearbook staff, pep club, pantherettes, trackettes, human flags, chorus, play crew, musical cast, speech team, Student of the Month, SAA. Karen Beck-GAA, wrestlerettes. Patty Beever-pep club, wrestlerettes. Donna Bouchie-GAA, pep club, pantherettes, human flags, play cast and crew, musicals crew, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Maurus Brown-football, Student Council, pep club, FTA, L-Club. Kristy Bruce-badminton, track, GAA, NHS, pep club, pantherettes, wrestlerettes, pom pom squad, chorus, band, madrigals, L-Club, Soph, treas., play cast, musical cast, state solo and ensemble. Who's Who Among American High School Students. Patty Carter-volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball, GAA and board, yearbook staff, pep club, pantherettes, trackettes, FHA, chorus, band, madrigals, L-Club, play crew, musical cast and crew, district chorus, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Beverly Coit-track, gymnastics, wrestling cheerleaders, wrestlerettes. Lisa Cook-GAA, Student Council, trackettes, human flags, wrestlerettes, pom pom squad, chorus , musical cast, speech team, county chorus. Dale Dagley-football, basketball, baseball, pep club, homecoming court. Melinda Flegel-basketball-capt., badminton, track, softball-capt., volleyball, GAA-Pres. and board, Student Council, NHS, pep club, Soph. Class Pres., Fresh. Class V.-Pres., Senior Class treas., DAR, Girls' State, SAA. Jackie Foehr-volleyball- capt., basketball, badminton, track, gymnastics, GAA and board, yearbook staff, pep club, J.V. and Varsity cheerleading, trackettes, FHA, chorus, L-Club-sec., Jr. Class treas., district chorus, county chorus, Homecoming Queen, SAA. Dean Buhrke Chris Friedlein-football, wrestling-capt., pep club, L-Club, Sr. Class pres., play-crew, musical cast and crew, Student of the Month. Rick Gaffney-football, basketball, track, L-Club. David Gassaway-football, FFA, L-Club. Teresa Hall-GAA, CWT, pep club. Ken Hart-football, basketball, track, pep club, L-Club, Fresh. Class Pres., homecoming court. Terry Helmick-track. Seniors are known for being suave and debonair. 78 Michele Henry-wrestling cheerleader, human flag, wrestlerette, chorus. State solo and ensemble. Rick Henson-football, crosscountry, basketball, track, yearbook, pep club, L-Club, chorus, band, madrigals, play cast-crew, musical, speech team. State solo and ensemble, Co. chorus, United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. Cammy Hillard-crosscountry, volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball, GAA, human flag, wrestlerette. Gene Jackson-football, basketball, track, L-Club. Jeff Johnson-cross country, basketball, pep club, L-Club, homecoming court. Richard Kagel-FFA. Mike King-L-Club. Jeff Kumler-football, basketball, track, Student Council, pep club, band, L-Club, musical crew, Homecoming court, SAA, 2nd team Sangamon conference team, 2nd team All-Courier team. Tim Lambert Deborah Lavey-pep club, wrestlerette, chorus, dist. chorus, co. chorus, SAA. Bill Lindsey-wrestling, FFA reporter. Ron Litherland-wrestling, FFA treas. Debbie Lowe-badminton, track, gymnastics, GAA treas. and board, yearbook, pep club, pantherette, trackette, pom pom squad, chorus, L-Club, dist. chorus, co. chorus, homecoming court, SAA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Teresa Marcum-GAA, FHA, pom pom squad, chorus. Wanda Marcum-gymnastics, GAA, pep club, trackette, FHA, chorus. Alice McCauley-GAA, Student Council, pep club, wrestlerette, FHA, band, Jr. Class Pres., Soph. Class V-Pres., play cast, musical cast and crew, speech team, Student of the Month, NHS, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Jim McGuire-football, wrestling. Greg Mears-football, basketball, track, pep club, FFA Pres., L-Club V-Pres., musical crew, Homecoming King, All-Conference Defensive Tackle. Ed Moreland-football, basketball, track, pep club, L-Club. Terri Morgan-volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball, J.V. and Varsity cheerleader, GAA and board, Student Council, NHS pres., yearbook editor, pep club, trackette, FHA pres., chorus, L-Club, Fresh. Sec.-Treas., state solo and ensemble, county chorus, homecoming court, Valedictorian, SAA, Student of the Month, ILL State Scholar. Mark Moss John Munster-football, wrestling, FHA V-Pres., chorus, band, L-Club, play crew, musical cast, State solo and ensemble. Brenda Oleson-Student Council treas., NHS V-Pres., pep club, FHA, pom pom squad, chorus, band, madrigals, play cast, musical cast, state solo and ensemble, dist. chorus, co. chorus, SAA, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Pam Pruser-wrestlerette. Cathy Reynolds-hockey, GAA, wrestling cheerleader, pep club, wrestlerette, FHA, SAA. Ricardo Rita-AFS Student from Brazil. Becky Rusher-volleyball, basketball, badminton, J.V. and Varsity cheerleader, GAA, pep club, pantherette, trackette, pom pom squad, chorus, band, homecoming court. Kim Ryburn-Student Council, NHS, chorus, Jr. Class V-Pres., Senior Class sec., SAA, ILL State Scholar, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Debbie Scharf Sonya Scott-track, gymnastics, GAA, pom pom squad, chorus, band, madrigal student director, play cast, musical cast, speech team, state solo and ensemble, dist. chorus, county chorus, All-State chorus, Soph. sec. Sandra Shilt-pep club, trackette, chorus, SAA, Sec. of Office Occupation Club at A VC. Seniors are known for their lovability!! Lissa Small-yearbook, pep club, pantherette, trackette, chorus, play cast and crew, musical cast and crew, speech team, ILL State Scholar, Nat'l Merit Finals, Betty Crocker Award. Jerry Thomas-fooiball, basketball, wrestling, track, pep club pres., L-Club, Senior Class V-Pres., Who's Who Among American High School Students. Steve Thompson-football, basketball, track. John Trenkle-football, FFA. Greg Tuttle Randy Wahls Kevin Spealman-basketball, golf, baseball, chorus, band, speech team, state solo and ensemble, county band, SAA, madrigal trumpeter. Gloria Stevens-track, gymnastics, GAA, pep club, wrestlerette, FHA. Tim Walker-crosscountry, wrestling, band, L-Club, state solo and ensemble. Mary West-hockey, GAA, pep club, trackette, human flag, wrestlerette, pom pom squad. Anita Wilkerson-NHS, SAA. Sue Wohlwend-volleyball, badminton, track, gymnastics, softball, wrestling, GAA and board, yearbook, pep club, trackette, human flag, wrestlerette, chorus, band, L-Club, musical cast, state solo and ensemble. Karen Yount-volleyball, badminton, track, gymnastics, J.V. cheerleader, GAA P.C. and board, Student Council, yearbook, pantherette, trackette, chorus, L-Club, pep club, Junior Class Sec., dist. chorus, county chorus, homecoming court, Who's Who Among American High School Students. CLASS OF 77 Jan Badger Jon Baker Sherry Barker Kathy Belyea Dan Bialeschki Scott Bloemkee Eldon Bock Phillip Bossingham Greg Brittin Tim Bruce Linda Bruning Mike Buhrke Matt Cantrell Teri Carmichael Ron Carter Kay Coveil Rusty Dardano Donna Dean Julie Dean Kelly Flanagan Darrell Gentry Mary Kay Goller Tina Hall Randy Hamblin A Junior Doesn 't Know But Doesn ’t Know What He Knows. 81 82 Charles Hanafin Justine Kirby Dan Long Patty Harpeneau Doreen Dorowicki Tim Marcum Dennis Houston Dan Lambert Claude Mattingly Debbie Jenkins Mike Lindner Geneva McLain Joe Remington Sherry Remington Chris Rhodes Dixie Rice Lisa Ritter Rich Robbins Tina Sanders David Scott April Smith Mike Thompson Ellen Timmins Ken Toohill Nina Tucker Kevin Walker Mark Wefer Jim West Jane Whitesell Becky Wilkerson Mike Williamson Patty Wohlwend Brian Woodrey Tom Woolridge Brian Wright Julie Yount Not Pic: John Prospel Juniors Work Togehter For Prom James Fry parted from us on August 21, 1975 in a swimming accident. He leaves behind many close friends, relatives and classmates. Jim was a loyal student in school and, among other activities, he was a carrier for the Daily Pantagraph. We will always cherish the memories of Jim, and he will remain a part of us forever. CLASS OF ’78 Jill Bailey Rhonda Bailey Stephen Baker Tena Beck Doug Beecher Tom Belyea Brad Bloemke Teresa Borries Debbie Bouchie Debbie Brewer Kirk Buss Debbie Cline Terri Cline Robert Coit Jim Coleman CLASS OF 78” Sophomore Knows That He Doesn 7 Know. Linda Collier Kelly Cook Mark Copley Robert Day Paul DePape Sara Dean Mike Eastham Donna Evans James Fishel Keith Fluegel Toni Fonger Dan Gassaway David Gustafson Gena Hall Lisa Hall Holly Haller Nancy Halm Gary Hamblin Robert Hankins Jeff Harbison Scot Hardesty Myra Hume Jerry Jackson Mark Johnson Jeff Jones 85 Ed Lambert Delmar Leathers Pamela Leathers Kathy Lemmel Jerry Little Kevin Martin Anita Mayer Darrell McCaslin Jeff Mitchell Dwayne Moore Dennis Morgan Richard Munster Julie Nice David O'Rourke Greg Peavler DRIVERS BEWARE!! WE HAVE OUR LICENSE Doug Kennedy Kathy Kimler Julie King Stephen King Bryan Phelps Jeri Poison Not Pic: Jim Prospel Rose Peavler Crystal Pendley 86 NOW WE CAN Jeff Rafferty Virginia Reynolds Dennis Rogers Chris Satterfeal PICK ON THE FRESHMAN!!! PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Julie Schlosser Shelley Scott Judd Short Cathy Spence Steve Stone Steven Swan Mark Trimble Dan Umstattd Charles Wahls Cathy Wartena Gene Watson David Wendland Ed Wilkerson Randy Wilson Lance Wood Angela Wood rum Doug Worthey Sherry Wright Alan Zehr 87 Terri Albert Sylvia Bane Teresa Beck Bill Biven Richard Bleavins Jodi Bloemke Elizabeth Bock Dennis Bouchie Cindy Brown Randy Brown Bob Brown Bob Bruning Mark Buhrke Dan Carnahan Judy Coil PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE V Pam Cook Jack Corzine Stephen Costello CLASS OF jg” (With A Long Way To Go) Leah Craig Julie Crosby Carolyn Day Kevin Dehm Gwyn Denney Karen Erickson Todd Fippinger Curtis Flanagan Scott Friedlein Stacey Friedlein Cathy Gentry Melinda Grosenbach Bryan Haas John Haas Don Hafley 88 Ron Hamilton Mitch Hardesty Jill Hart Diana Heinz Brenda Hudson Rusty Jackson Gayle Jensen Brian Jiles Julie Jiles H. Barb Kagel Diane Kennedy 'i Mike King Bob Kiper 9 Larry Kirby Lenny Lindstrom rrA Freshman Doesn’t Know That He Doesn’t Know. ” k � Bill Marcum Ron Mayes Burl McCaslin mi susv NOT SHOWN ? . X Liz McGuire Kevin McGuire Ralph McClain Russel McClain Bill Miles Jeff Morgan Todd Mosier Jon Moss Kelly Moss Sandy Mounce Leah Nalley Deanna Nelson Janet Ommen Victor Pendley Laurie Poindexter 89 Marty Price Dale Pulls Mike Purden Connie Reeser Laura Regenold Hal Riddle Eric Robinson Jim Rusher Brenda Satterfeal Angie Scaggs Richard Schroeder Michele Schultz Vikki Scott Brenda Small Doug Smith Marty Smith Faye Spence Toni Stills Debbie Sutton A woodpecker lit-on a freshman head and settled down to drill. He bored away for half an hour and then broke off his bill. David Swallow Bryan Taylor Keith Thompson Bill Toohill Roger Twist Bob Walden Stephanie Walker Kim Weber Tim Wendland Mark Wey Marty Wey Robin Winnick Kirk Winters Janet Wohlwend Nancy Zehr Not Pic: Dan Prospel 90 STAFF We schoolmasters must temper discretion with deceit. Evelyn Waugh ADMINISTRATION The Board of Education gets its powers from the statutes of the State of IL. It is legally responsible for an effective operation of the schools in the district. Election for board members are held the second Saturday of each April. Requirements for a board member are: a U.S. citizen, 21 years or older, and a resident of the state and District for at least 1 year before his election. The superintendent is selected by the Board, and serves as executive officer of the Board and is responsible for the efficiency of the school. The superintendent's duty is to bring recommendations to the board for carrying out the work of the district. Principal: Terry Park Superintendent: Mr. Dardano BOARD OF EDUCATION: L. to R. Ken Reeser- V.P., Don Jenkins, Ken Cassens-Pres., Bob Rafferty, Bob Morgan, Duane Johnson-Sec., George Fluegel. A schoolmaster is a person who spends his life telling the same people about the same things. ” Greek Proverb 92 Friends As Well As Teachers . . . Richard Porter--Band, Chorus, Madrigals, Fresh, adv. Carol Scislowitz—Resource, Chldg., Pom Pom, Senior Class adv. Jim Brady--Guidance Counselor, Stud. Coun. adv. Merilyn Wey--Home Economics, FHA adv. Advisors As Well As Friends Darrell Hubble--lnd. Arts, Jr. Class and NHS adv. m '7' Susan Roberts--Business, Fresh, adv. LuAnn Dolly--English, Speech Club adv. Lester Wilson--Math, Phys. Sci ences, Scorekeeper. «- Deborah Scogin--General Science. Chantal Sneed—French. Sherry Morgan--English, Yearbook adv. Kathleen Smith, Pre-Vocational. Coaches?- Teachers?- Whatever? Barb Kalkwarf--Girls’ PE, Soft- Jim Zeleznik--Life Sci., Track, ball, Volleyball, Track. Ass't Football. Randy Bowman--Dr. Ed. Ath. Karen Hoerler--Librarian, GAA, Dir., Wrestling, Soph. Football, Basketball, Soph. adv. Ass't Track. Ed Sennett--Math, Pep Club Frank Thompson--Geography, adv.. Basketball, Ass’t Baseball, Fr. Football. Soph. adv. John Fippinger--Boys’ PE, Football, L-Club adv. Jeff Tate--Business, Sr. adv., Fr. Basketball. Frank Freden—Soc. Sci., Baseball. 95 Cooks: H. Hume, D. Campbell, P. Wood, R. Secretaries: Jean Provasi, Lola Williamson Gaffney Custodians: Jr. Sigler, E. Gaffney, M. Gaffney, A. Anderson H. S. Secretary: Esther Kumler H. S. Secretary: Lynn Robbins YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF OUR LIVES Avu tf hi Mu evdy havi'e . sjJX Jhart i o AJky ws jCo (2 Jhanfa. jCAyyAje aJUeM ? you Udi ijh tjdji Ajf }, JjA zhik 1 1 fffJijA ) U JvC .' V| A d j osiwu to N i 3 LluJ A ny An oJriLJ. WjA. h Lw Ml LaLo jl. faX l IAaM pfa j koM'r Jo Ajeonu McUa fjn y A JA yxa Jby t«a v t JLItAfU isA 1+ U M C oy 'Scbc , K kcua a juU p Qyf U w JO , AfUtjU dl y tt OJuAVldfi 4Wy £U usu A « fa , but wy fa p fa u aJU tOcA aAaJ4i wxy wU V+t0UU3 Y) yM KGciaLMj, mW SjM tVuJy BRUCE MEMORIAL HOME ROBERT P BRUCE 200 South Chestnut leRoy Illinois G1752 Phone 962-31 9 1 Shoey’s Barber Shop 1211 TOWANDA AVE. MEN’S HAIRSTYLING RAZOR CUTTING BY APPOINTMENT PHONE: 662-3532 ONLY PLENTY OF FREE PARKING LOREN SHOEMAKER MARV VOELKER HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. For all your medicine needs see HARBIS0N PHARMACY Le Roy, Illinois Phone: 962-7771 Ceramics by Albert a of ixttnwaxt Ceramic Supplys Slip 200 N SEMINARY Greenware DOWNS. ILL 61736 Compliments of MOSS’ MOBIL SER VICE LeRoy, Illinois Automotive Specialists Tow Service and Spin Balancing Phone: 962-9114 SUNOCO THE SPORT SHOP John Almeida, Owner Ebach Center Bloomington, Illinois Compliments of LEROY LANES SNACK BAR LOUNGE BOWLING ROUTE 150 Compliments of DR.K. SOUNDARAJAN OWENS’ BI-RITE Route 150 LeRoy, Illinois Phone: 962-4741 OUR POLICY: Quality, Service and Friendliness 99 The symbol of total banking service in McLean County THE NATIONAL BANK OF BLOOMINGTON Main at Washington • Washington at Gridley • Member F.D.I.C. Lowe’s Log Cabin Rt. 150, LeRoy 962-9138 Mullins-Eckermann P.O. Box 145 Bloomington, IL Princess Theater LeRoy. IL Harry Wilson Excavating and Tiling Service LeRoy. IL 962-9138 LeRoy Savings and Loan Assn. LeRoy. IL LeRoy Auto Supply LeRoy. IL 962-9632 Compliments of Greg Bane Congratulations to Class of 76” Harold's Welding Shop Decker's Livestock, Inc. Farmer City. IL 928-9481 Ralph L. Bemis, Manager Maupin's Market Variety Store Saybrook, IL 100 Wickes Lumber A Building Supplies A Division of The Wickes Corporation R.R. 2--Farmer City, IL Phone: 217--928-2103 BEST WISHES FROM MILLER'S POULTRY LeRoy, 111. NtONKE-A HEHTY ITEMS IN SEASONS BUSHEI PEACHES APPlES SIPAWBEPRIES POIAIOES ETC MOCK CHRISTMAS TREES WREATHS GRAVE COVERINGS FRUIT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER I 409 S MAIN BLOOMINGTON MARSH STUD FARM Sfrvu, 'P et 4 GEORGE SPRAY MAPLE AT WALNUT WAPELLA. ILLINOIS 61777 PHONE (2171 935-3914 102 DIAMONDS Robert A jewelry ) WE RE-MOUNT WE REPAIR RINGS OR WILL Phone — ANY KIND OF RE-SET YOUR 928-8030 Farmer WATCH DIAMONDS City, 111. W 3-DAY SERVICE CRUMBAUGH and BOCK INSURANCE Compliments of PACIFIC GRAIN CO. FARMER CITY GRAIN CO. P.G.STORE (8:00-5:30 Weekdays 11:00-5:00 Sunday) Farmer City, Illinois 211 E. 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Joyce Faye's Apparel The Blossom Shop and Greenhouse Farmer City OWNERS- Illinois Jim Phone: Sally 217-928-7222 White COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND K S FURNITURE Farmer City, IL. Early American-Traditonal Carpeting Modern South Main Farmer City IL 61842 Phone: 928-5380 Residence Harland Kimler, Jr. LeRoy, IL. 61752 Phone: 962-9054 Best Wishes From FARMER CITY STATE BANK Your Good-Neighbor Bank Member FDIC STENSEL’S FUNERAL HOME Farmer City Say brook Bellflower LeRoy--Phone: 962- Mansfield LeRoy Heyworth 7171 V. F. STENSEL H. M. STENSEL L. R. STENSEL CRAIG PILLATSCH 104 LEWIS RECREATION (309)962-6921 Sandwiches Soft Drinks Snooker, Rail and Pocket Billards George Lewis Owner LeRoy, Illinois 61752 CF H CONSTR UCTION General Contractor George Cook 500 E. Cender St. Owner LeRoy, IL 61752 Compliments of DR. GEORGE ELFERS Bellflower, Illinois SIMPSENS ELECTRIC FARM-HOME-GRAIN DRYING Saybrook, Illinois Phone: 475-6371 DAVIS STANDARD STATION LEROY, ILLINOIS 962-9409 f ARM! RS IN URANCF (,RCn JP Larry Robbins Salet Representative 302 E. Center St. LeRoy. Illlnoit 61752 Bus. 962 9442 Ret. 962 9482 For ell your insurance needs. DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER 509 North Walnut LeRoy, Illinois 61752 LeRoy Refrigeration 208 E. Center LeRoy, IL Phone: 962-6621 Your Appliance Service Center The MELTING POT staff salutes the LeRoy State Bank, which has been helping the Yearbook since 1925. Thanks! Compliments of LEROY STATE BANK Kurt’s Auto Body Repair Shop 911 W. Washington Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701 Ph. (309 ) 828-3631 Kurt Zimmer STATION TlQjgW ALEXANDER LUMBER COMPANY The best of everything for the builder! ” LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Phone: 962-7821 MERLE WOODS Leland and Pat Dehm invite all High School Students to try their DELICIOUS pizzas and sandwiches. Route 150 Phone: 962-9611 VAN MOTOR SALES Your Local Ford Dealer Pinto Mustang II Maverick Torino LTD Landau Thunderbird F 150 Pick-ups FORD CARS AND TRUCKS Bulldozing, Earthmoving, Waterways, Dams Telephone: 962-5982 408 West Wayne--LeRoy, Illinois BILL VAN DEVENTER, OWNER LEROY, ILLINOIS 61752 107 Compliments of PRAIRIE FARMS Dioomington Federal SAVINGS AND ' OAKI LOAN ASSOCIATION 115 East Washington Street Branches at Eastland Mall and Lincoln BILL PERM AY CHEVROLET Farmer City, Illinois 61842 Where service does the selling Congratulations Seniors! ARROW SMITH STATE BANK A full-service bank Arrowsmith, 111. Member THOMASCRAFT Fiberglass Autobody Specialists Downs, Illinois Phone: 378-4014 24-hour wrecker service 108 (309) 962 6201 72ofett 'ftloegeut Sc 6, One. DUMP TRAILER SERVICE ROBERT MORGAN Pres 309 N WEST ST LE ROY. ILL 61752 L.S.C. ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE GRAIN DRYER SALES SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTORS 302-304 N. WALNUT LEROY, IL 61752 JZ (Sc JZ ZJce Co. 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Available from your local ACCO Dealer: TOP QUALITY FARM SEED from ACCO SEED NORMAN J. MATHEWS R. R 1 LE ROY, ILL. PHONE 962-9371 ACCO SEED DEALER GIVES YOU . . . Purity, vigor. High Leaf-To-Stem Ratio, Disease Tolerance and Abundant Yields of Protein-Rich Forage. ACCO Pasture Mix, Hay-Haylage Mixture and plowdown alfalfa also available. In the Seventies, make these ACCO Alfalfas and Grass-Legume Mixtures your PROFIT HEDGERS for big tonnages ot nutritious, palatable forage (List adapted alfalfas for your area) Available from your local ACCO Dealer: ALFALFA SEED Customer-Oriented in • Service • Products • Research Contact your local ACCO Dealer: THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT PG STORE ACE HARDWARE Your farm and home supplier 8-6 weekdays Farmer City 11-5 Sundays 217-928-2121 vc oxS a- f-LCtiv J QMRescue •St C. TV1 Share-Let us share with one another, and all will have a kinder heart for it. I will pass this way but once. If there's any good that I can do let me do it now. For I’ll never pass this way again. I will see this day but only once. If there's any kindness I can show. Let me show it now. For I’ll never pass this way again. Tomorrow may be too late, my friend, to do all the good you planned. So reach out to those who Declaration Interdependence Let it be declared, announced, and hereby celebrated That all people everywhere are dependent upon one another. That everyone needs everyone else for freedom, life, love, and happiness. That all things in the natural order are dependent upon everything else. That our little planet and all the planets and the stars in all the solar systems are in a state of mutual dependence upon one another. That this universally shared dependence comes from God and is of God. And that each individual pan of this great relationship has its own pan to play- its own destiny to fulfil in God's plan. need you and lend them a helping hand. I will know this world but once. If there's any love I can give let me give it now. Oh, Lord, show me how. Serve-Let's be good to our country and serve it Grow-Let's appreciate the fact that things are living well. Even though one day we won’t be here, our and growing, for they won't be there all the time, children will be. Help-Let us help all man kind, for one day we will need help too. For I’ll nerver know this world. I’ll never see this day. I’ll never pass this way again. 1912 Vegas Music International Publishing Co. ODE TO LHS •To dream the impossible dream (Graduation) To fight the unbeatable foe (Mr. Park) To bear with the unbearable sorrow (3rd Hour Math) To run where the brave dare not go (Mrs. Morgan's room around due dates) To write the unrightable rong (Proofreaders) To love pure and chaste from afar (Jim! Jim!) To try when your arms are too weary ( This typewriter is heavy! ”) To reach the unreachable star ( Are your layouts done? ) This is my quest (May 28, 1976) To follow that star (The shining example of Mrs. Morgan) No matter how hopeless ( Uofl”) No matter how far (San Antonio, Texas) To fight for the right (Jeff Harbison-President???) Without question or pause ( Look at that moving fire hydrant!!! ) To be willing to march into hell (LHS) For a heavenly cause (To lecture Consumers Education!!!!!!????) And I know ( That's unusual ) If I'll only be true ( I'm depressed-I went parking last night and my boyfriend didn't EVEN find out until this morning!!!!! ) To this glorious quest ( What Stop Sign???? ) And my heart will lie peaceful and calm ( Doctor, he died of a coronary. ) Till I’m laid to my rest ( Six feet under ) And the world will be better for this ( What? Our YEARBOOK???? ) That one man (woman-equal rights) (Our GREAT? Yearbook Advisor?) Scorned and covered with scars ( The halls are not for making love . . . ) Still strove with his last ounce of courage ( DO YOU CARE about this yearbook??? ) To reach the unreachable star (UNBORING LAYOUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) • The Impossible Dream 112 w r