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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1977 volume:

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau THE MELTING POT LeRoy High School LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Vol. 61 6 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS GIVEN RECOGNITION This year 18 outstanding students made up the prestigious and coveted National Honor Society. Faculty members selected from Juniors and Seniors with a 4.0 grade average those who excelled in scholarship, leadership, character and service. The initiation of the new members was conducted by the old members who were aided this year by previous member Gary Golden, Class of 1964. A reception for parents, faculty and members was held after the ceremony. Row 1: (L-R) D. Gustafson, R. Dardano, D. Wendland, J. Jackson, J. King, J. Nice. V. Linder is being tapped into National Row 2: P. Harpenau, J. Badger, V. Linder, C. Spence, T. Carmichael, K. Flanagan, Honor Society by K. Poindexter. B. Woodrey. Row 3: M. Goller, K. Belyea, B. Morgan. K. Poindexter, D. Scott. Guest speaker Gary Golden relates his B. Morgan, president, explains the ceremony in her opening remarks, experiences since becoming a National Honor Society member. 7 SPIRIT REIGNS IN 76 Homecoming 1976 was a week filled with lots of enthusiasm and school spirit. Students enjoyed such things as Hat Day, Sock Day, Lick ’Em Day, and '50's Day. The court (at right from top) consisted of Rich Robbins, Kelly Flanagan, Tim Bruce, Julie Dean, Rusty Dardano, Barb Morgan, Jim West, Donna Dean, Queen Justine Kirby, and King Brian Wright. The girls proved their abilities in an exciting powder puff football game, followed by the bonfire. Despite a team loss on Friday night, the Seniors compensated for themselves by winning 1st place in both the banner and float competition. (shown below) 8 ONLY THE TP N H R CAN Plf EVEN A DEVIL VICTOI| panther CQUOUER C all Whoops! Quarterback Rich Robbins wonders what hit him! Snap the pic, says the chauffeur. The Vette must go on! Could it be magic or is that Disco Duck leading the band? Ponytail, letter sweater, long skirts, and bobby socks, but a girl with Converse tennis shoes? Homecoming Highlights Even the new teachers joined in, or at least they tried. If they could see HIM now! Was this Bachelor's Living or Oh Birthe, can’t you see the boys Dancing class? are bashful? Seems the Fonz has lost his wheels, but look what he found instead! Ginny sits back in sorrow, as she watches her masterpiece going down the drain. Our competition didn't really look like that, but then, who could? H — Madrigals Shine in 76-77 (L to R): Shelley Scott, Mark Buhrke, Jan Badger, Rich Munster, Janet Ommen, Eldon Bock, Vickie Linder, Rusty Dardano, Kathy Poindexter, Mike Lindner, Liz Bock, David Scott, Jester Brian Wright and Jestress Joan Copley. WE COULD JU9T 9IT AROUND MAKIN' MU9IC ALL DAY LONG. . Back to Front (L to R): E. Bock, D. Scott, M. Lindner, T. Belyea, J. Haas, R. Dardano, T. Bruce, Rk. Munster, Rd. Munster, J. Ommen, C. Hull, N. Halm, Ji. Nice, B. Kagel, L. Bock, C. Linder, S. Scott, S. Bane, M. Schultz, J. King, B. Denderline, S. Walker, D. Nelson, R. Clifton, L. Hart, S. Spealman, V. Linder, S. Jones, G. Hall, and Ju. Nice. The Music Boosters (above) is a group of parents and students working together for the betterment and promotion of LHS’ music department. We are all deeply indebted to these fine people for all the dedicated work they have done. Mr. Randy Crump (left) is our band and choral director this year. He’s done a super job and we can only hope he will be with us for many years to come. 13 You Are There with THE MELTING POT ► v Activities: Julie Nice, Vickie Linder; Sports Mike Lindner, Toni Stills, Stacey Friedlein. Activities: Mark Wefer; Classes: Diane Ken nedy, Jill Nice: Misc.: Jeri Poison. Photographers: Brenda Hudson, Melinda Grosen-bach; Typists, Proofreaders: Ellen Timmins, Teri Carmichael, Julie Dean, Julie Yount: Photographers: John Haas, Dave Scott. Co-editor: Jane Whitesell Co-editor: Barb Morgan Yearbook Advisor: Mrs. Morgan This year, to our delight, a special room was set up as the yearbook room. Also this year the staff was expanded by a second advisor. This divided the staff into a photographic section under Ms. Hoerler, and a graphic section directed by Mrs. Morgan. The staff would like to express its sincere thanks to both advisors. 1976-77 POM POM 8QUAD Virginia Reynolds Kelly Flanagan Brenda Satterfeal The Pom Pom girls performed at home football and basketball games. This year they had a coat check at our basketball games in order to raise money. This year's sponsor was Mrs. Smith. BAND IS. . . a bit of Beethoven, a dash of Sousa, and a little Chicago on the side. Band members enjoy participation in Marching Band (above) and Pep Band (left) as well as Concert Band (below): Row 1: (L to R) Ji. Nice, B. Kagel, J. Crosby, L. Ford, M. Schultz, S. Zehr, M. Owens, M. Coppenbarger, J. Ommen. Row 2: Ju. Nice, E. Bock, R. Bleavins, K. Crosby, S. Swan, R. Dardano, B. Frey, T. Wendland, S. Spealman, S. Walker. Row 3: T. Belyea, S. Scott, R. Munster, T. Bruce, N. Halm, C. Kennedy, V. Vollmer. 16 JAZZ BAND AND MUQIC C0NTE9TANT8 The LeRoy High School Jazz Band rehearsed on Thursday nights and performed a concert n May 13th. Members are as follows: Row 1: L. Bock, J. Ommen, Ji. Nice, B. Kagel. tow 2: S. Spealman, B. Woodrey, S. Walker, D. Swallow. Row 3: R. Munster, T. 3eiyea, A. Zehr, B. Frey, J. Lease, B. Hudson, L. Poindexter, S. Swan, B. Miles, M. )wens, R. Bailey were percussionists. Ju. Nice was pianist, S. Scott was on bass and Mr. Crump directed. Contest soloists were: Row 1: R. Munster (I), S. Walker (II), J. Ommen I.II), S. Spealman (I.II). Row 2: J. Nice (II), B. Kagel (II), M. Coppenbarger (II). Row 3: A. Zehr (III), R. Dardano (II), S. Swan (II), and T. Belyea (I). Contest duets were: M. Coppenbarger and J. Ommen (II), T. Belyea and S. Scott (I), A. Zehr and B. Frey (II), and B. Woodrey and S. Walker (I). Vocal duet (above) was S. Scott and L. Bock (I). Vocal soloists were (below) J. King (I) and L. Bock (I). Has Anyone Qeen HARVEY? Harvey, Mary Ellen Chase's play about the six-foot invisible rabbit, seen only to his buddy El wood P. Dowd, served as the Fall Play presented by the Drama Department. The middle-aged Elwood P. Dowd, who didn’t have a care in the world, worried his loving sister and niece so much that they tried to commit him to a mental sanitarium. Before the action is over, however, not only do they almost see Harvey, but also the head psychiatrist tries to lure Harvey away from Elwood, to no avail. This former Broadway play and movie was presented November 18 20. Make-up: Sara Dean puts final touches on Rose Peavler as Betty Chumley. The Cast Above Left: Tim Bruce as Elwood P. Dowd, Vickie Linder as Ruth Kelley, R. N., and David O’Rourke as Lyman Sanderson, M. D. Elwood tries to persuade the home's personnel that HE is not the one to be committed. Above Right: Acting Director Marietta McManus, Co-student Directors Julie Nice and Tena Beck (not pictured). Below Left: Rosie Peavler and Tim Bruce discuss Dr. Chumley and the evening plans. Below Right: Jan Badger as Veta Louise Simmons, Dave Scott as E. J. Lofgren, Nancy Halm as Myrtle Mae Simmons, and Rich Robbins as Judge Omar Gafney discuss Elwood's psychological problem and his whereabouts. (Not pictured) Robin Winnick as Mrs. Cummings. Not Pictured: Greg Newlin--stage set designer and director. Darrell Hubble--ligbting director. Above: Rusty Dardano as William R. Chumley, M. D., David O’Rourke, Jan Badger, Nancy Halm, Rich Robbins. Above Right: Mike Thompson as Duane Wilson. Right: Make-up—Justine Kirby, Nina Tucker (and Tina Sanders, not pic.) prepare Tena Beck as Miss Johnson. Below: Nancy Halm and Shelly Scott, as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet. Light Crew: Brian Wright, Mike Lindner, Keith Thompson. Stage Crew: Mark Wefer, Scott Friedlein, Keith Thompson, (not pictured) Gayle Jensen, Terri Cline, Mike Williamson, Lance Wood, Sara Dean. Shall We Dance? r-i On February 12th a Sweetheart Swirl was sponsored by the JV and Varsity cheerleaders. The main event of the dance was the coronation of Ms. Sweetheart and Mr. Irresistible. Music provided by the Bullets . Attending Ms. Sweetheart, Barb Morgan, and Mr. Irresistible, Tim Bruce, are juniors: Julie King and Dan Gassaway; sophomores Toni Stills and Larry Kirby: freshmen Kathy Kirkpatrick and standing in for James Ambrose, Dave Sparks. £ lo jdtJrSLOJiXj Suruifb We all must agree, the Rare Hare , Dave O’Rourke, kept things hopping April 1st. The Nat'l Honor Society sponsored The Bunny Hop” record dance. Egg rolling relays and a jelly bean contest were part of the night's activities. A damsel in distress . . . You are woman, 1 AM MAN SLAVE DAY SETS NEW RECORDS Slave Day is an annual event sponsored by the Student Council. The money earned goes to the Sr. Class the Student Council. The top 5 sellers were Paul Murphy--$42.00, Mike Williamson $32.00, Mike Mullins--$28.00, Barb Morgan $21.00 and Brian Wright $21.00. The auctioneer was Merle Miller. E. R. A. in L. H. S. Future Homemakers Take Trip to Chicago FHA this year sold Stanley products and stationery to earn money for their trip to Chicago. FHA combined with FFA for the Christmas program in honor of our AFS student. Birthe Haastrup. On April 19. 1977 46 FHA girls were on their way to Chicago. After visiting Woodfield Mall, and Sara Lee Bakeries, and dining out at Drury Lane Theater, we finally made it home (but the gears on the bus didn't.) Row 1: (1 to r) T. Robbins, L. Lindsey, M. Mattingly, K. Flanagan, L. Bruning, J. Yount. Row 2: T. Beck, J. Ommen, B. Hudson, L. Bock, J. Lease, M. Coppenbarger, M. Grosenbach, L. Wright. Row 3: J. Poison, D. Kennedy, D. Satterfeal, N. Tucker, P. Wohlwend, Mrs. Wey advisor, J. Dean, A. Smith, J. Whitesell. Row 4: J. Bailey, B. Kagel, T. Beck, J. Kirby, T. Carmichael, D. Rice, D. Dean, B. Morgan, J. Jiles, T. Hall. Row 5: P. Swallow, C. Linder, K. Poindexter, L. Ford, C. Hull, K. Moss, L. McGuire, J. Hart, T. Cline, J. Bloemke, F. Spence. The FHA wiener roast was held in the fall to welcome new mem- 3 bers. 11 y 7 Officers: K. Poindexter, State Representative: L. Bruning, Sec.-Treas.; D. Rice, President: K. Flanagan, Points; B. Morgan, Vice-President. FUTURE FARMERS PLOW ON As an intracurricular part of the agricultural department, the Future Farmers of America at LeRoy continued to grow in strength and quality in 1976-1977. Major money-making projects were the football concessions, seed sales, and the chapter farm. Chapter Front: Mitch members participated in Hafley, Jile the land-use contest, pub- Middle: Jile lie speaking, community Moss, Tooh service programs, leader- Hanafin. Ba ship training school, state Baker, Wool reporter's workshop, and Farm Bureau-FFA Acquaintance Day. Judging teams placed 9th in the state milk contest and 4th in Section 16 livestock judging. All participants received a 1st place in the Section 16 Ag-demonstrations contest. The chapter program of activities was considered for state recognition and the chapter was recognized at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. The highlight of the year was attending a dinner with the 1977 National FFA officers. Front: Mitchell, Swan, Hanafin, Hardesty, Riddle, Jiles, Woodrum, Hafley, Jiles, Trimble, Haas, Price, Wey, Brent, Reeser, Haas. Middle: Jiles, Clifton, Mr. Brown, Haas, Mosier, Wey, Lindstrom, Moss, Toohill, Morgan, Fleugel, Long, Rafferty, Miller, Imig, Hanafin. Back: Williamson, Munster, Munster, Kennedy, Murphy, Baker, Woolridge, Marcum. FFA'ers judge cattle at contest. 7 « ? V«: (If llli STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is responsible for many activities at LHS including Homecoming, the Christmas program, and Slave Day. Members are: Row 1: A. Smith, T. Stills (Treas), K. Flanagan, (Pres), D. Brewer (Sec), N. Halm (V. Pres), C. Kennedy. Row 2: D. O'Rourke, S. Scott, S. Walker, Mr. Brady (Advisor), N. Zehr, C. Reeser, M. Lindner, K. Kimler, L. Bruning, B. Woodrey, S. Swan and S. Spealman. 8.A.A. The Society for Academic Achievement is an honorary award given to those students who maintain a high academic grade point average. Pictured at right are the first year recipients who received a letter and a certificate. Pictured below are the third year recipients who receive seals. (Not pictured are the second year recipients.) 24 Seniors Show Off Their Ability!! Brian Woodrey won John Phillips Sousa award and the Art award. Kathy Belyea was the Math award winner, Mary Kay Goller the Science winner and Lisa Ritter the English award winner. Becky Wilkerson received the Home Ec award, Tim Marcum the DeKalb Ag award, and Patty Harpe-neau the Business award. Sherry Remington and Patty Harpeneau both won the attendance award--Sherry 4 yrs. perfect and Patty 3 yrs. perfect. Mary Kay Goller qualified for the National Merit Scholarship award. Rusty Dardano and Kathy Poindexter were named outstanding citizens with the DAR award. 25 Students Are Recognized at Honors Assembly Student of the Month Award (L-R) R. Dardano, S. Scott, P. Harpeneau, K. Toohill, G. Puckett, not pictured B. Woodrey. Kelly Flanagan received the LEA scholarship award at graduation. Valedictorian was Mary Kay Goller and Salutato-rian was Kathy Belyea. Julie Dean was named Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete, and the Girl Sportsmanship Award was given to Sherry Remington. Ken Bruning Outstanding Senior award went to Rusty Dardano, while the Sportsmanship award went to Greg Puckett. 26 LeRoy High School's Rah Rah Pep Club Pep Club Officers; Brian Woo-drey, Justine Kirby, Teri Carmichael, Julie Yount, Gary Hamblin. This year’s Pep Club cheered the LeRoy teams through thick and thin, resounding the school’s enthusiasm and school spirit. Along with keeping up the school spirit the Pep Club sold visors, Pep Club T-shirts, made Pep Club signs, and participated in Homecoming activities with a float. Much hard work was done by these people. Let’s keep up the good work. L-Club Strikes Again! L-Club Officers: Justine Kirby, Rusty Dardano, Nina Tucker, Dave Scott. The L-Club sponsored many projects such as, selling popcorn at ballgames, selling tote bags, helped with Homecoming plans, and also participated in Athletics for M.S. Much work has been done in the past, present, and will be in the future. 27 SPEECH TEAM SHOWS STRENGTH The LHS Speech Team added two 1st place trophies to their case by sweeping both the Hey-worth and County tournaments. The team also brought home a 2nd place trophy from Olympia. Other contests in which they competed were: ISU, BHS, Lincoln, and the District. Special awards Best Freshman--Laura Ford Best Sophomore--Connie Reeser Best Junior--Julie Nice Best Senior--Kathy Poindexter Best Varsity--Jan Badger Best Novice--Rich Robbins Most Improved--Sylvia Bane Most Team Spirit--Brian Woodrey (L to R) Row 1: Dave Scott, Mike Williamson: Row 2: Kelly Moss, Sylvia Bane, Connie Reeser, Toni Stills, Brian Woodrey, Julie Nice; Row 3: Angie Scaggs, Jill Nice, Melissa Coppenbarger, Laura Ford, Kathy Poindexter; Row 4: Coach Sandy Straub, Vikki Scott, Staycee Swan, Robbie Sutton. I The Speech Team was led by nine outstanding senior speakers who will be greatly missed next year. Row 1: Lisa Ritter, Kathy Poindexter, Kathy Belyea; Row 2: Dave Scott, Brian Woodrey, Kelly Flanagan, Rich Robbins, Jan Badger and Mike Williamson (not pic). Ah! That Speech Madness! 28 Angie looks horrified by something as sophomore speakers pose. Could it be Connie's face? A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECHIE BRRING! Oh, no! The alarm already? It’s 5:30. The bus leaves at 6:30. Is it really worth it? I must be crazy. I’m ready Mom. My script? I don't know where it is. The bathroom? No, I don't remember putting it there. Will you just get in the car? This bus is freezing. Who, me? Nervous? Never. I just like moths in my stomach. My knees are shaking? Probably because I'm cold. (Later) They're posting finals now. But I know I didn't make it. I gave my speech in 3 rounds and each time I'm SURE 1 had the toughest competition. And the judge . . . terrible! What? I made finals? You're kidding! No? You're sure? Allright!” I knew all of this was worth something! Mike Williamson and Dave Scott (Radio), and Kathy Belyea (Extemp) prepare their scripts the day of the contest. Original Speakers write their own speeches. (L to R): Brian Woodrey, Julie Nice, Sylvia Bane, Toni Stills, and Laura Ford. The Reader's Theatre includes Melissa Coppen-barger, Robin Winnick, Angie Scaggs, Vikki Scott, Stayee Swan and Jill Nice. EVERYBODY'S DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT The dance floor looks scary. Let’s all sit this one out. Who could resist that table? Or those delightful smiles? 30 No, Joy, Doug doesn’t want to dance! Do they know something we don’t know? The LeRoy High School Junior-Senior Prom was held on Saturday, April 30, 1977. Music was provided by Ratsback, a four-piece band who played 50’s music as well as ballads and harder rock. Those special smiles make it all Rob and Lisa show us how it's done. And Birthe’s Bolivian isn't going to worthwhile! miss this one. Then on to Skate 'n Place for After Prom 31 GOOD TIMES AT THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Jr-Sr Banquet was held at the Methodist Church. The meal was prepared by Junior Class mothers and served by members of the Sophomore class. Mr. Dave Berry, Young Life leader, was the evening’s speaker. The head iable--not too wrapped up in Gary's story. Julie Crosby prepares to dump a plate as several Senior boys look on. AFS Officers: Mr. F Wefer: Birthe Haastruf Scott; Kathy Belyea (n the Radar Scott’s 34 Administration Pushes for Referendum The LeRoy Community Unit School Board called for a referendum to increase the potential of the education fund by 50 and the potential of the building fund by an increase of 12V$ . The board promised the citizenry that if these two items were approved, the board wou'd only levy an increase of 25 in the education fund and 8 in the building fund for the first year. The citizens of the school district turned out to vote and passed both issues by a 3 to 1 margin (577 to 186). Parents, teachers, administrators, and board members worked very hard to publicize the issues in the referendum . The administration and board were very thankful to the district residents for their confidence in the judgement of the Board of Education. The district was the last in the county to ask for an increase in its maximum allowable education fund. School Board Members L to R: Robert Rafferty Duane Johnson Leland Wright Don Jenkins Kenneth Reeser Robert Morgan Jerry Davis 35 Chantal Sneed--French Sherry Morgan--English, Yearbook Advisor Patty Phillips--Resource Kathleen Smith--Pre-Vocational, Sophomore Class Advisor Sandy Straub--English, Speech Club Advisor Susan Reynolds--Home Economics Marietta McManus--English, Jr.-Sr. Play Director, AFS Adv. Carol Vehlow—Art Robert Brown--Agriculture, FFA Merilyn Wey--Home Economics, Randy Crump--Music, Madri-Advisor FHA Advisor gals. Marching Band Susan Roberts--Business Ed, Frosh James Doglio--Small Engine Repair, Advanced Class Adv. Engines, Drivers Education Larry Heavilin--Attendance Officer, CWT Lester Wilson--Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, Trigonometry I warn him to know the subtle, sneaky important reasons he was born a human being and not a chair. Darrell Hubble--lndustrial Jim Brady--Guid- Arts, NHS ance, Student Coun- cil -Herb Gardner 37 Randy Bowman--Drivers Ed. Ath. Dir., J.V. Football, Wres tling Jeff Tate--Business, Sr. Class Don Steers--Math, V. Basketball Ad., Frosh. Basketball, Co-rec. Ad. John Fippinger--Boys'P.E., Health, V. Football Nancy LaCursia--Girls' Frank Thompson-- P.E., Health, Girls’ Geography, Frosh. Sports Coach Football Frank Freden--History, Baseball, Jim Zeleznik— Biology, Drivers Jr. Class Advisor, AFS Adv. Ed., Track, Ass't V. Football Karen Hoerler--Librarian, Co-rec. Spon., Cheerleading Spon. 38 Coaches and Teachers: They're Two in One COOKS: (L to R) Pat Wood, Ramona Gaffney, CUSTODIANS: Mae Gaffney, Eston Gaffney, Junior Dorothy Campbell, Helen Hume. Sigler, Abe Anderson. BUS DRIVERS: (L to R) C. Ritter, L. Wilson, W. Scott, S. Buss, L. Heavilin, J. Godson, S. Walden, R. Dotson. UNIT STAFF: (L to R) Lola Williamson, P. R. Dardano (Superintendent), Jean Provasi. STAFF Although we may not show enough appreciation for these people, they really are unpraised heroes. We just don't stop to think what we would do without them. So we’d like to say thank you” for the time and effort they put into making our school run more smoothly. HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARIES: (L to R) Ellen Sandage (CETA), Lynn Robbins. 1 An LHS Day Oh, yes, we're off to another school day. Many students drive, take a bus, bum a ride, or just walk to open those doors to a bright, cheery day (?) Inside, we might seek advice on classes or problems from Mr. Brady, or perhaps buy a lunch card from Lynn. Many of us just stand in the halls discussing what happened over night. But some are so excited about a class that they get there early. ( The early bird gets the worm, or in this case the A. ) Too soon, the bell rings and we're in class . . . We might start the day in study hall or in some class to wake us up, like P. E. Whichever, it all adds up to STUDY,STUDY.STUDY. As minutes ’’speed by we finally hear the one relieving bell signal--LUNCH. Illttlftl The school cafeteria is one place to dine ; but if we don't want to take a chance, it's either home, a restaurant, or maybe just a bite to eat at a store. After the hunger pains are calmed, it’s back to school for more knowledge. If we're lucky, we might start the day or end it by having a party, making something, or preparing for future life. We sit, sit, and keep on sitting as the minutes clock by until finally, finally school is out. But our duties are not over. Some of us practice, work, or go to a meeting, while others go feed their face. After a stopover at home, it's back to school to show spirit or to perform at a game. Now we’re really excited to be at school, but we wouldn't want the school to know that, would we?! 42 Row 1: (L-R) B. Morgan, D. Miller, H. Dean, K. Weber, J. Ambrose, K, Crosby, C. Marcum. Row 2: D. Bowman, M. Imig, J. Brown, M. Wilson, M. Adams, M. Small, Coach Swingel. Row 3: Coach Thompson, J. Craig, R. Hanafin, E. Hair, R. Sutton, S. Murray, R. Munster and M. Owens. FRESHMEN SHOW GOOD EFFORT The Freshmen showed much promise in their first high school football season. They tended to be a team who could come through when the chips were down; such examples would be tying Fairbury after being down 12-0, and beating Argenta 12-6 with 48 seconds left in the game. The middle of the season the Panthers did well in scrimmages with Deland-Weldon and Farmer City, then fell short against Fisher and Argenta. In the last two games the freshmen showed alot of discipline, desire, and determination to beat Octavia, rolling up 390 yards total, and beating a very physical Eureka squad 18-6 in the season finale.In the Eureka game, especially, the squad showed that they could meet the challenge of football, and hopefully the squad will meet the challenges of the sport in future years. 43 8UPER-80PH8 SCORE SUCCESS The LeRoy Junior Varsity Football Team put together an 8-1 season. The squad was credited with seven shut-outs and gave up only 16 points all year. The offensive unit scored 190 points, with twelve different players making the scoring column. This year’s squad was large in number, large in courage and large in desire. The accomplishments were not the result of any one individual, but were the result of thirty young men working for a common goal. The football staff takes pride in presenting this young Panther football team. (L-R) Row 1: H. Riddle, D. Swallow, T. Mosier, Mk. Wey, T. Fippinger, R. Brown, B. Brown, B. Bruning, L. Lindstrom, M. Smith. Row 2: Mt. Wey, J. Haas, D. Hafley, R. Jackson, K. Winters, Sc. Friedlein, B. Taylor, St. Friedlein, D. Sparks, J. Moss. Row 3: Coach Thompson, K. Thompson, L. Kirby, M. Hardesty, D. Smith, J. Corzine, T. Wendland, C. Flanagan, R. Hamilton, K. McGuire, Coach Bowman. LH8 FOOTBALL: WINNERS THAT LOST We began the 1976 football season with the high hopes of becoming a legitimate contender for a conference championship. Our first two games were against the two top contenders, Fairbury-Cropsey and Argenta-Oreana. We were defeated by Fairbury-Cropsey, 8-0, in the last two minutes of the game and by conference champion and State Championship contender Argenta-Oreana, 21-20, in overtime. After those two losses, our championship incentive escaped us, and we finished the season with a disasterous 1-8 record. Our preseason hopes possibly may have been delusions of grandeur. However, to best sum up the season, we should quote one of our senior players: Our team was made up of a bunch of guys that lost games. It wasn't made up of a bunch of losers.'' Coaches Swingle, Bowman, Fippinger, (Head) Zeleznik, and Thompson. Captains--Brian Wright Rusty Dardano. Row 1: (LtoR) M. Thompson, B. Price, D. Scott, R- Robbins, R. Dardano, ]. West, G. Puckett, B. Wright. Row 2: D. Morgan, K. Fluegel, B. Bloemke, S. Hardesty, d. O'Rourke, D. Leathers. I. Jackson, J. Short, G. Hamblin, R. Munster, T. Belyea, D. Kennedy, S. King, D. Gassaway. Row 3: K. Thompson, Mgr., Coach Fippinger, H. Riddle, D. Swallow, K. Winters, T. Mosier, M. Wey, T. Fippinger, B. Taylor, Sc. Friedlein, St. Friedlein, B. Bruning, B. Brown, R. Brown, M. Smith, Coach Zeleznik, D. Wendland, Mgr. 45 From L to R, Row 1: Randy Shine, Mark Johnson, James Ambrose. Row 2: Mark Nichols, Kerry Crosby, Brett Myers, Alan Brent, Derek Miller, Row 3: Jeff Brown, Steve Murrey, Ed Hair, Randy Jesse, Monte Imig, Row 4: Rick Munster, Coach Tate. FRESHMEN HAVE SLOW START, GOOD FINISH Before Christmas, things didn't go too well for the young Panthers as they found themselves the owner of a 1 and 3 record. But then they made two great discoveries. The first was the realization that a good defense was the key to victory. The second was that they did have quite a bit of scoring and rebounding talent if they used it to their advantage. After this point both their ball playing and their record improved. The Panthers came back to avenge two of their earlier losses to Fisher and Hey worth. They won 6 of their last 3 games, losing only to Saybrook and Mahomet. In individual honors, Jeff Brown was the leading scorer for the year with 119 points, while Jamie Ambrose led in both steals and assists. Rich Munster was the team's leading rebounder. As far as shooting percentage was concerned, Jeff Brown led in free throws with 66%, and Mark Nichols led the field goal percentage hitting on 56%. 46 Mr. Tate is in his third year as freshman coach. J.V.’9 Have Tough Year, But High Hopes The Junior Varsity basketball team suffered through a 2-16 season, but it was not because of a lack of hard work or hustle. The team was outsized in nearly every game and had problems with their shooting throughout the season. There were bright spots, however. Larry Kirby improved a great deal during the season; and if Dave Swallow works on his shooting, he will be an excellent varsity prospect next year. Todd Fippinger led the team in scoring and rebounding. Dave Sparks developed into a good outside shooter. Two Freshmen, Jeff Brown and James Ambrose, contributed a great deal to the team the second half of the season. It was a tough season to go through, but the JV's did improve and with more work this summer, they should be able to help the varsity next year. J. V.'s get it together in practice. From Left to Right: First Row: Marty Wey, Marty Price, Lenny Lindstrom, Brian Haas, Second Row: Coach Epperson, Larry Kirby, Bob Bruning, Mark Wey, Todd Fippinger, Ron Hamilton, In Back: David Sparks and David Swallow. 47 From L to R: Tim Bruce. Brian Wright, David Scott. Bud Price. Dave O'Rourke, Greg Peavler, Scott Bloemke, Delmar Leathers. Phillip Bossingham, Dennis Rogers, Rich Robbins, Mike Thompson, Jeff Harbison, Mark Williamson. Defense — Key The Panther season started off slowly with two losses to Lexington and Octavia. Then the team started to roll with two impressive victories over Maroa-Forsyth and Hartsburg-Emden. With some momentum established , LeRoy went on to win its next 4 outings with a minor upset of highly-rated Argenta-Oreana and a revengeful win over Octavia. The 2nd half of the season put us in the County Tourney with a 6-5 record. We ended up with 4th place after upsetting Chenoa and losing to Gridley and Lexington. Our momentum seemed to pick up after we upset Deland-Weldon, knocking them from the top of the SVC. We then proceeded to win our next 6 out of 8 with a big upset over Central Catholic in the PIT, 49-45. We ended a successful season with a record of 14-9. 48 To Panther Success Row 1: L to R: L. Wood, J. Lewis, B. Coit, Row 2: J. Short, R. Dardano, K. Fluegel, R. Munster, J. Jackson, M. Mullins, G. Puckett, J. Monical, B. Brown, R. Brown, C. Flanagan, D. Umstattd. WRESTLERS PIN NATIONAL RECORD Wrestlers Outstanding 23-1 A record is indicative of the people you have in the program and the 76-77 edition was fortunate to have good people. The accomplishments were many: A National Pin Record; a Conference Championship; Eight wrestlers into the Hall of Fame 22 Club; Six current squad members into the top 16 all time wrestling; Three individual season records; and Six team records. We could single out a lot of individual work, however, the athletes in the program know it takes a season long effort by the whole crew to achieve good things. This was a season where the LeRoy High School wrestlers were rewarded for their efforts. A special Thanks to our four Seniors; Rusty Dardano, Mike Mullins, John Monical and Greg Puckett for their leadership and direction. Your contribution helped us to maintain our fine wrestling tradition. Standing L-R: K. Weber; T. Wendland; J. Corzine; M. Hardesty; R. Jackson; B. Taylor; K. McGuire; Sc. Friedlein; R. Hanafin; T. Mosier; J. Craig; Coach Swingle; Kneeling L-R: H. Riddle: M. Copley, D. Bowman; J. Bruning; C. Marcum; J. Haas; B. Jiles: St. Friedlein; A. Zehr. J.V.’S BURN THE MAT: 16-1 After losing the first match of the season to Monticello, the JV’s went on to win 16 straight. And in doing so produced the best record of any LeRoy ]V squad. A successful season as the JV's doesn't just happen; it takes a lot of work, and pride. The squad of 76-77 worked hard in practice as well as in meets, and personal and team pride was shown throughout the season. This was an accomplishment that all members of the squad should take pride in and continue their success in the future. Some of the highlights of the season would be winning the three matches to a strong Mahomet squad, winning the LeRoy Frosh-Soph tournament, and placing fourth in the Catlin 16 team Frosh-Soph tournament, which is annually made up of strong wrestling squads who have a lot of Varsity experience. The following are LeRoy JV squad members who placed in tournaments. 50 LEROY F-S TOURNEY CATLIN TOURNEY 1ST PLACE 98--Kent Weber 119--Jack Corzine 138--Bryan Taylor 145--Dan Bowman 155--Scott Friedlein 167--Kevin McGuire 2ND PLACE 126--Mitch Hardesty 132--Rusty Jackson 185--Todd Mosier 1ST PLACE 185--Todd Mosier 3RD PLACE 119--Jack Corzine 126--Mitch Hardesty 4TH PLACE 155--Scott Friedlein 167--Stacy Friedlein Hwt--John Craig CONSOLATION CHAMP 145--Kevin McGuire BEST J. V. WRESTLERS: L-R: T. Mosier; K. McGuire: B. Taylor. Admitted to the 22 club: L-R: R. Munster; R. Brown; K. Fluegel; D. Umstattd; M. Mullins; B. Brown; J. Short; not pictured: J. Monical; R. Dardano. 9 v c c H A M p Anticipation ... V Hall of Fame Qualifiers District winners L to R: R. Munster, 1st, R. Brown, 1st, K. Fluegel, 2nd, B. Brown, 1st, M. Mullins, 2nd. LEROY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME TOP 16 CAREER WRESTLERS YEAR W L T •1. John Monical 73-77 88 14 o «- 2. Dave Carlson 71-75 86 24 1 3. Ken Bruning 63-67 80 12 0 4. Reid Dolly 63-67 80 20 0 •5. Mike Mullins 73-77 76 28 2 •6. Rusiy Dardano 73-77 65 29 1 7. Tracy Stills 71-75 64 14 4 8. Rod Mosier 71-74 61 20 2 •9. Randy Brown 75-77 58 15 0 °10. Judd Short 74-77 54 26 0 11. Ken Erickson 66-70 54 29 0 12. Dick Bruning 69-73 54 39 0 13. Tom Henson 63-66 53 23 1 14. L. Lindstrom 71-75 52 25 1 15. Tim Stills 70-74 50 36 1 •16. Bob Brown 75-77 48 19 2 • This year squad members Row 1 (L-R): Coach Zeleznik, M. Williamson, Mgr; ]. Harbison, K. Weber, B. Wright, D. Sparks, T. Fippinger, M. Thompson, B. Brown, R. Dardano, R. Munster, J. Jackson, B. Price, G. Hamblin, G. Puckett, A. Zehr, K. Thompson, Mgr. Row 2: K. Crosby, T. Wendland, B. Bruning, R. Jesse, R. Bleavins, M. Small, M. Nichols, R. Munster, M. Adams, J. Short, R. Schroeder, D. O’Rourke, D. Kennedy, K. McGuire, H. Riddle, J. Craig, M. Hardesty, M. Smith, R. Brown, Coach Fippinger. Tracksters Wheel and Deal The 1977 track season was one of very stiff competition in the SVC. The Panthers, with one of their stronger teams in years, could only come up with a third place finish in the varsity conference meet, second place in the F-S conference meet, and second in the county meet. The cindermen broke five varsity school records and four F-S school records. Judd Short established two new school records in the shot put at 57'2V$ and a twenty-four-year-old record in the discus with a throw of 154'9 . The old record was held by Glen Hill at 131'0 . Buddy Price reset his own triple jump record with a leap of 44'8!4 . The 440 relay team of Todd Fippinger, Mitch Hardesty, Brian Wright, and Greg Puckett set a record of 46.1. The two mile relay team also established a record with a time of 8:51.0. The members of the relay team are Gary Hamblin, Randy Brown, Alan Zehr, and Bob Brown. Fresh-Soph records include Mark Nichols in the high jump with a leap of 5'8 . Bob Brown shattered the 880 record with a time of 2:06.5. The F-S 440 relay record was lowered to 47.8 by Todd Fippinger, Mitch Hardesty, Bob Bruning, and Myron Adams. Fippinger, Hardesty, and Adams also lowered the F-S 880 relay time to 1:38.7 for a new record. Rusty Dardano gave a strong performance in the shot put with a best toss of 44'10 , while Brian Wright was a steady performer in the 440 and discus with individual bests of 52.5 and 138'8 respectively. Mike Thompson had a best of 12'0 in the pole vault early in April but an injury prevented him from attempting the school record in May. State qualifiers for the Panthers this year are Judd Short in the shot put and Buddy Price in the triple jump. MVP--Judd Short. Most Improved--Bob Brown. 52 SHORT WINS STATE SHOT PUT!!! SENIOR CORE: Price, Wright, Thompson, Puckett, 880 yd. Frosh-Soph Relay Team--1:38.7 best time Dardano Sophomore Bob Brown set the Fresh-Soph 880 record at 2:06 Other record holders not pictured are F-S 440 RELAY: Fippinger, Hardesty, Adams, and Bruning; 2-MILE RELAY: Zehr, R. Brown, G. Hamblin, B. Brown: VARSTIY 440 RELAY: Fippinger, Hardesty, Wright, and Puckett. Mark Nichols set a new Fresh-Soph high jump record Short broke his own school record in the shot put with a throw of 57'1 . He also set the discus record at 152'8 . And Judd finished the year by winning the state class A shot put title with a heave of 55'6V Buddy triple jumps a record 44'8V4 From L to R: Coach Epperson, Jeff Brown, David Scott, Mike Lindner, Rich Robbins, Tim Bruce, Brian Woodrey. Row 2: Michelle Schultz, Mike Schlosser, Jamie Ambrose, Steve Swan, Ed Hair, Rick Bailey, Dave Wendland, Larry Kirby. Golfers Swing Into Action This year's golf team had an outstanding year, finishing 14-2 in the regular season. James Ambrose was the first person to have an average under 40, a 38, in LeRoy High School's golfing history. He also was the first freshman to be named Most Valuable Player. Strong contributions were also made by seniors Tim Bruce, Rich Robbins, Brian Woodrey, and Mike Lindner. The team had good depth and should have a strong team next year. Most Valuable--James Ambrose (not pictured) Most Improved--Dave Wendland 54 SENIOR STARS!!! 55 TEAM MEMBERS: Row 1: Tim Bruce, Rich Robbins. Row 2: Jim West, Rick Munster, Todd Fippinger, Ron Hamilton, James Ambrose. Row 3: Coach Freden, Bob Brown, Gary Hamblin. Standing: Ed Hair, Todd Mosier, Randy Brown, Dave Swallow, Tom Belyea, Jeff Brown, Rusty Dardano. LeRoy Baseballers Hope for Improved Season! Hoping to improve on a subpar 5-9 1976 summer record, a young and eager group of LeRoy athletes took the field May 23rd against arch rival Farmer City-Mansfield. When the dust had cleared, the LeRoy Nine emerged with a 10-8 victory. Jeff Brown provided the pitching help and Gary Hamblin added a 3-run homerun (a tremendous shot over the 380 ft. marker in left centerfield.) Let’s hope that this portends great things for this young team. The Sangaman Valley Conference is especially tough this year because of the strength of such teams as Octavia, Argenta, and Fairbury. As of this writing, the LeRoy ball team had 14 games remaining--9 with these powerhouses . Senior players added experience and leadership to the young Panther team: Dardano, West, Bruce, and Robbins. 56 8P0RT8: A MAJOR, Not A Minor At L.H.S. ANTHER LEROY PANTHER8 ■ LR 4 ll • VARSITY BASKETBALL Lexington 69 Octavia 42 66 Maroa-Forsyth 53 55 Hartsburg-Emden 44 69 Argenta-Oreana 68 56 Heyworth 30 60 Octavia 55 49 Wapella s- 33 45 Fairbury-Cropsey 47 55 Bellflower 67 45 FC-M 47 55 Chenoa 51 40 Gridley 63 62 Lexington 67 36 Heyworth 30 43 DeLand-Weldon 40 68 Tri-Valley 47 51 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 40 44 FC-M 37 49 Central Catholic 45 44 Fisher 57 53 FC-M 44 52 Saybrook - A rro wsmith 57 VARSITY WRESTLING Catlin Central Catholic Clinton St. Joe Peoria Heights Fairbury-Cropsey Fisher Octavia Argenta-Oreana Roanoke-Benson Bement Monticello Tit. Pulaske OCtavia Tremont 4Flanaean Mahohret Oakwood Dclevan Green Vail El Paso . KSM FRESHMEN BASKETBALL LR 42 Mahomet-Seymour 38 53 Fisher 55 22 Heyworth 38 32 Saybrook-Anowsmith 39 48 Tri-Valley 20 33 Saybrook 36 58 Fisher A 42 30 Fisher B 21 37 Heyworth 32 42 60 ™;va„ey 33 39 30 Mahomet 40 , Numb Record at LR FRESHMEN 18 J Eureja 1? • Octavia 6 Argenta- 0 Fisher 14 Fairbury , 12 Argenta- 24 Farmer 18 farmer ( 12 Deland- 5TBAL GIRLS SOFTBALL LR 10 Bellflower 26 0 Fisher 10 11 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 22 9 Bellflower 19 22 Mahomet-Seymour 12 7 Tri-Valley 31 17 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 25 11 Fisher 16 3rd Maroa Freshmen Jamboree GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Bellflower Deland-Weldon Mahomet-Seymour Tri-Valley Argenta-Oreana Saybrook-Arrowsmith Tri-Valley Saybrook - Arrowsmith Fairbury-Cropsey Hey worth Fairbu bury-Cropsey District: Mahomet m 4 76-7 7 SCOREBOARD GOLF LR 171 Fairbury 189 168 Heywonh 174 168 Saybrook 209 169 Gibson City 175 169 Watseka 177 162 Fisher 167 169 Heywonh 162 169 Argenta 177 163 Monticello 167 160 Fairbury 166 179 Fisher 175 179 Saybrook 203 161 Heyworth 176 168 Gibson City 163 169 Farmer C!ty 186 160 Argenta 175 160 Saybrook 195 Hey worth Inv. 1st Monticello Inv. 2nd SVC Tournament 4th L 33 JV BASKETBALL SCORES Lexington 49 26 Octavia 40 57 Maroa 66 23 Hartsburg 34 37 „ Argenta 63 26 Heyworth 41 29 Octavia 67 26 Wapella 44 32 Fairbury 46 32 Bellflower 53 36 Farmer City 27 38 Heyworth 46 38 Dcland 49 47 Tri-Valley 42 33 Saybrook 57 42 Farmer City 26 Central Catholic 60 41 Fisher 62 — m IRL'S BASKETBALL B TEAM 14 Farmer City-Mansfield 42 17 Saybrook-Arrowsmith 14 8 WapellF 20 Farmer City-Maosfiel 27 Saybrook-Anowsmith 16 -Valley M 10 rbury ■ 28 30 10 13 20 � LR 0 20 0 15 VARSITY FOOT BALL Fafirbuiy-fropsey LS Argenta-Oreana 21 Deland-Weldon 12 Farmer City-Mansfield 36 Heyworth 6 Moweaqua 8 Octavia 20 Eureka 46 Fisher 22 j GIRLS BASKETBALL A TEAM LR 30 1 Farmer City-Mansfield 47 3h- Saybrook-Arrowsmith 33 1 ' 36 Wapella 42 19 Wapella 42 ] 32 Farmer City-Mansfield 35 -1 20 Saybrook 28 1 29 Tri-Valley 35 27 Fairbury 35 I 42 Central Catholic 49 if-4 I J.V. FOOTBALL LR 20 Farmer Ciiy 0 39 Fairbury-Cropsey 0 27 Heywonh 0 19 Argenta-Oreana 0 29 Deland-Weldon 0 6 Octavia 0 14 Central Catholic 8 30 Lexington 0 6 Fisher 8 I lR 1 43 J.V. WRESTLING •Mahomet 23 I 52 Fisher 5 36 Monticello 24 25 El Paso 13 39 Peoria Heights s3 27 Tremont 15 41 Mt. Pulaski 6 40 Catlin 15 30 Monticello 33 53 Argenta-Oreana 8 1 45 Clinton 0 53 Gibson City 6 44 Mahomet 12 35 Mahomet 22 24 Roanoke-Benson 3 27 Flanagan 0 37 Fisher-Cent C. 24 9 Number 1 Rank Duel Record at LeRoy ■■■ Octavia LeRoy F-S-W Bellflower LeRoy Heywonh Bellflower FC-M LeRoy Bellflower He y worth LeRov U-High Tri-Valley FC-M Octavia LeRoy (JV) Eureka Invitational SVC District yr TRACK LeRoy f f 109 Heywonh y 46 Wapella 22 Normal wf 88 U-HIgh 46 LeRoy m45 LeRoy 132 Tri-Valley 43 Deland-Weldon 33 Delavan 26 Farmer City-Mansfield 68V LeRoy 62 Fairbury 47V Monticello 81 LeRoy 72 V Warrenburg 71 Gibson City 37V 2nd--County Meet 3rd--Varsity S-V-C 2nd--F-S S-V-C 59 Wrestling Cheerleaders Gena Hall Sherry Wright Angie Woodrum Wrestle rettes Support Organizations For Wrestling Each year the girls play an important part in the LeRoy High School Wrestling program. The cheerleaders aid in the vocal support of the team while the Wrestling Pantherettes actually run the meets. The Wrestlerettes set up and tear down the equipment as well as run the clocks, serve as official scorers, sell tickets and hand out programs. We received many positive comments from visiting teams on the way our meets and tournaments were conducted. The credit goes to this group of dedicated young ladies. A special thanks from the team and coach for your efforts on behalf of the Wrestling program. Top Row: K. Weber, D. Kennedy; Middle: B. Hudson, L. Bock. S. Walker; Bottom: A. Scaggs, M. Grosenbach. Not Pictured: J. Coit, F. Spence, T. Stills, L. Craig, J. Hart, T. Beck, L. McQuire, J. Bloemke. 60 Pantherettes The following students were statisticians for basketball: Patty Harpenau, Mary Kay Goller, Julie Schlosser, Staycee Swan, Sylvia Bane, Tammi Riddle, Lori Bailey, Traci Robbins, Barb Crumbaugh, Donna Sage, and Michelle Schultz. Their jobs were keeping shooting, rebounding, turnovers, steals, and assists charts for all Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman basketball games. Trackettes The following individuals are the 1977 trackettes, who are responsible for running both the boys' and girls' home meets. Their quality performances made the home meets run very efficiently this season. TRIPLE JUMP LONG JUMP: Kathy King, Joan Copley, Patty Harpeanau: SHOT PUT DISCUS: Kathy Belyea: HIGH JUMP: Gayle Jensen: RECORDER: Mary Kay Goller: SCORERS: Karen Erickson, Lisa Foehr. Girl managers also helping at meets include Tammie Riddle, Shelley Scott, Robin Win-nick, and Melinda Grosenbach. VARSITY (Top to Bottom of L”): Julie Yount, Nina Tucker, Justine Kirby, Barb Morgan, Capt., Julie King, and Julie Crosby, who is the first sophomore elected to the varsity squad. 62 9quads Show Spirit The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders were an energetic and spirited group. A cheerleader's weekly activities included practicing, planning pep assemblies, making hall decorations, and dreaming up a new cheer a week. The girls were more acrobatic this year as they used a number of mounts, jumps, and splits in their floor cheers. They attended a one-day cheerleading clinic at Illinois State and acquired a number of useful ideas from the other participating squads. This year the cheerleaders sponsored the powder-puff football game and a dance to raise money for new uniforms. 63 WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT OUR GREAT ATHLETIC SUPPORTERS?! Sports Get A Boost The Sports Boosters Club provides support and assistance for all sanctioned athletic activities of LeRoy High School. Qualifications are any interested adult not enrolled in school. This year they have had a picnic, sold raffle tickets for a Life Time Pass to all the games (which was won by Rod Mosier) and held a bake sale. They also helped out at games. President of the club is Gary Kennedy, Vice-President, Irvin Epperson, Secretary-Treasurer Pat Wood. Row 1: (L to R) L. Bailey, S. Remington, D. Cline, B. Barker, M. Gray. Row 2: Coach La Cursia, L. Lacy, L. Bruning, T. Hall, D. Sage, S. Mounce, G. Denney, J. Bailey, T. Robbins. Row 3: T. Albert, K. Erickson, B. Frey, S. Scott, J. Nice, J. Wohlwend, G. Jensen, T. Cline. DIAMOND GIRLS HAVE TOUGH SEASON Nine returning letter girls and eight new freshmen filled the berths in the niner's squad for '76. The diamond girls reported a 1 and 7 record, which reflected the construction work on the new team. The win-loss column did not show the many individual victories won by the Panthers. Marked gains were made in pitching, fielding, and knowledge of the game. All of these ingredients combined have made hopes for next year’s season very promising. We’ve Got F-E-R-V-O-R The Girls’ Volleyball Team delivered a 5-4 and 9-9 record for their 76-77 season. Seven seniors leave the spikers. They are Linda Bruning, Donna Dean, Julie Dean, Kelly Flanagan, Tina Hall, Barb Morgan, and April Smith. This year's squad topped most of their contenders with a height advantage, together with experience in the setting department. Court courage and serve reception are the areas that will need complete attention by next year's squad. Left to Right: 3rd Row: Coach LaCtmia, T. Albert. T. Riddle. B. Fry. D. Dean, J. Dean, B. Morgan. S. Scott. 2nd Row: L. Bossingham. D. Sage. D. Cline. K. Flanagan. M. Gray. C. Reeser. L. Poindexter. 1st Row: S. Young. G. Denney. J. Crosby. T. Hall. A. Smith, L. Bruning. Let’s Hear It for WOMEN Ms. LaCursia Ms. LaCursia spent her college years at I.S.U. and graduated with a major in physical education. While at I.S.U. she participated in basketball and field hockey. She coaches volleyball and track, and teaches health. In her spare time she officiates basketball and field hockey. She enjoys being here at L.H.S. and is planning on returning next year. Ms. Hoerler Ms. Hoerler attended I.S.U. and majored in Library Science. She is currently working on getting her masters degree and this is her 2nd year teaching at L.H.S. She is the cheerleading sponsor, is involved in co-rec sports and photography for the yearbook, and is the girls' basketball coach, which she enjoys very much. 67 1st Row--L to R: Holly Haller, Nina Tucker, Julie Crosby, Donna Sage, Joan Copley, Birthe Haastrup. 2nd Row: Sandy Mounce, Sherry Barker, Karen Erickson, Sherry Remington, Laura Bossingham. 3rd Row: Shelly Scott, Donna Dean, Beth Frey, Connie Reeser, Janet Wohlwend. Not Pic. Coach Hoerler. WHIZ KIDS The girls basketball team did not have a victorious season but they were a tough opponent to play. On the Varsity level, LeRoy lost 7 of 9 games by 8 points or less. The J.V.’s however, pulled out a 4-4 season with victories over Saybrook, Wapella, Tri-Valley and Fairbury. Both teams have a lot of talented players who will make a strong team next year. 68 The Year of the Track The 1977 victories for this year’s track team were countless in terms of team accomplishments and individual improvement. Without the 110% efforts of this year's squad, a successful season would not have been possible. Leaving the track with memories of a great season are fine seniors: Sprinter relay member Linda Bruning: high jumper, 440 dasher, relay member Julie Dean: high jumper relay member, Donna Dean: discus, hurdler, relay member. Sherry Remington; and long jumper. Birthe Haastrup. These seniors helped to create new challenges by shattering the Medley Relay time of 2:03 to 1:59.0 and shearing 11 seconds off the Mile Relay time to an impressive 4:26.5. Outstanding efforts were also made by the underclassmen. Three school records were broken by sophomore Julie Crosby in the 80 (11.3) and 110 (15.5) yard hurdles and the long jump (15'8% ). Soph. Kim Weber, who toppled the school record in the two mile on her first try, finished the season with a 13:32.1 best effort. Another soph., Vikki Scott, provided the sprinting to aid the record-breaking mile and medley relays. Angie Scaggs and Laura Haas look forward to closing in on record times in the mile and the 880 run next year. Freshman Beth Frey has collected many first and second place berths her first year in shot and discus. Freshman Chris Sexton proved to be an outstanding 440 runner to fill the gap left by senior Julie Dean. The track team as a whole relied on the diversified talents of its members to make their ’77 season a most exciting one. With the upcoming personnel and returning girls, the ’78 season will carry on the tradition of excellent track at LeRoy. Team Rosters Row 1 (L-R): Judy Coil, Teresa Bealor, Chris Sexton, Kim Weber, Sherry Remington. Row 2: Melinda Grosenbach, Vikki Scott, Sylvia Bane, Angie Scaggs, Julie King, Linda Bruning, Birthe Haastrup, Julie Crosby, Nancy Zehr, Sheila Young, Stacyee Swan, Becky Bean, Laura Haas. Laura Ford, Diane Cline. Row 3: Miss LaCursia, Robin Winnick, Shelley Scott, Julie Dean, Donna Dean, Beth Frey, Pam Cook, Tammy Riddle. 69 CO-REC SPORTS During the year of 76-77 there was an addition to our sports program. Co-Rec sports were established to benefit mainly those who were not involved in interscholastic sports. Volleyball, bowling, and badmitton were all competitive sports and each had large turnouts of both students and teachers. To draw the year to a close, a skating party was held and enjoyed by all. Co-Rec Sponsors--Mr. Tate and Ms. Hoerlar Co-Rec Skating Party Top Bowlers--(L. to R.) S. Zehr, T. Robbins, R. Bailey, B. Myers Champion Volleyball Team: L to R: T. Monical, B. Frey, J. Dean, P. Cook, R. Robbins, J. Yount, B. Woodrey, D. Sage, J. West, K. Fluegel, L. Bossingham. Thursday Night badmitton winners, V. Scott and G. Hamblin Athletes' Feats Are Recognized Julie Crosby--on her own at the State Track Meet. Rusty Dardano: Football and Wrestling MVP; James Ambrose: Golf MVP Julie Dean: Volleyball MVP Linda Bruning: Volley- Tina Hall: Softball MVP Sandy Mounce: Softball MIP ball MIP Julie Crosby: Girls Track MVP Beth Frey: Girls Track Judd Short: Track MVP Bob Brown: Track MIP MIP 71 72 FRESHMEN FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: (L-R): Laura Haas, Pres.; Jill Nice, V-Pres.; Mrs. Roberts, Advisor; Robby Sutton, Sec.; Beth Frey, Treas. This year the Freshmen chose one class project. They decided to sell pecans. Adams, Myron Albert, Karen Ambrose, James Bailey, Lori Bailey, Rick Baker, Paul Barker, Brenda Bealor, Teresa Bean, Becky Borries, Bob Bossingham, Laura Bowman, Dan Brent, Alan Brown, Jeff Brown, Karen Bruning, Jeff Clifton, Ramona Cline, Diane Copley, Joan Coppenbarger, Melissa Craig, John Crosby, Kerry Crumbaugh, Barb Dean, Harry 73 It's not where we're standing that counts, but where we're going. Dennerline, Brenda Fluegel, Robin Foehr, Lisa Ford, Laura Frey, Beth Grammer, Susie Gray, Melanie Guenther, Donna Haas, Laura Hair, Ed Hanafin, Rick Hart, Lori Houston, Candy Imig, Monte Jesse, Randy Jiles, Kerry Johnson, Scott Jones, Sheila Kennedy, Colleen Kennedy. Patty Killion, Rose King, Kathy Kirkpatrick, Kathy Klingensmith, Todd Lindsey, Laura Lindstrom, Tina Little, Pam Lowe, Steve Marcum, Curt Mattingly, Minnie Miles, Bryan Miller, Derek Miller, Stan Mitchell, Mike Monical, Tammi Morgan, Brian Mounce, Lori Munster, Rick Murry, Steve Myers, Brett Pummill, LaDonna Reeser, Rhonda Remington, Janice Riddle, Tammie Robbins, Traci Nice, Jill Nichols, Mark Oliver, Lorrie Owens, Mark Pride, Arthur Roberts, Brian Rogers, Mary Rouse, Wes Sage, Donna Satterfeal, Dana Satterfeal, Julie Schlosser, Mike Sexton, Chris Sheilds, Jim Shine, Randy Small, Mark Smith, Sheila Smith, Trudy Spealman, Shelly Sutton, Robby Swallow, Pam Swan, Staycee Umstattd, Marvin Underwood, Roger Vollmer, Vicki 7) 'i • n � . . Albert, Terri Bane, Sylvia Beck, Teresa D' A Biven, Bill Bleavins, Richard Bloemke, Jodi f fs Bock, Elizabeth Brown, Cindy Brown, Randy W V n K? . '' 0 r r v A Asf ■ A fV . _ r? 4 -J A 1 : j A- ! • h OFFICERS: (L-R): Brenda Hudson, Sec.; Laurie Poindexter, Treas.; Scott Friedlein, V-Pres.; Angie Scaggs, Pres.; Mrs. Smith, adv. Brown, Bob Bruning, Bob Buhrke, Mark Carnahan, Dan Clifton, Randy Coit, Judy Cook, Pam Corzine, Jack Costello, Stephen Craig, Leah Crosby, Julie Day, Carolyn Dehm, Kevin Denney, Gwyn Erickson, Karen Fippinger, Todd Flanagan, Curt Friedlein, Scott Friedlein, Stacey Gentry, Cathy 77 COmXJOSOX-OOCO v Y Grosenbach, Melinda Haas, Bryan Haas, John S vbl Hafley, Hamilton, Hardesty, Donald Ronald Mitch j!v ff Hart, Jill Hopkins, Elaine Hudson, Brenda C') f) L ' y . flM l 4 Hull, Cara Jackson, Rusty Jensen, Gayle A L— ♦ - A Y Jiles, Brian Jiles, Julie Kagel, Barb Kennedy, Kiper, Robert Kirby, Larry Diane Lindstrom, Lacey, Lynn Linder, Cindy Lenny Marcum, McCaslin, McLain, William Burl Ralph McLain, McGuire, McGuire, Russell Elizabeth Kevin Morgan, Mosier, Todd Moss, Jon Jeffrey Moss, Kelly Mounce, Miles, Bill Sandra Nalley, Leah Nelson, Puls, Dale Deanna Rusher, James Twist, Roger Ommen, Janet Schultz, Scott, Vikki Smith, Doug Michele Pendley, Poindexter, Price, Marty Victor Laurie Smith, Marty Sparks, David Spence, Faye Prospal, Dan Purden, Reeser, ■ William Connie Stills, Toni Sutton, Debra Swallow, (Wright) David Some men see things as they are and ask '’why?” I dream things that never were and ask why not? —Robert F. Kennedy NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Robinson, Eric Schroeder, Richard Regenold, Riddle, Laura Harold Taylor Bryan Thomp- son, Keith Toohill, Bill Walker, Stephanie Weber, Kim Wendland, Tim Wey, Mark ft . L, u Wey, Marty Winnick, Robin Winters, Kirk Wohlwend, Janet Zehr, Nancy - ■ V, y' JUNIORS Be noi angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. --Oliver Wendell Holmes (clockwise) Jeri Poison, Treas; Mr. Freden, Advisor; Julie Nice, Pres.; Gary Hamblin, V-Pres; (not pic.) Chris Satterfeal, Sec. — Bailey, Jill Bailey, Rhonda Baker, Steve Beck, Tena Beecher, Doug Belyea, Tom Bloemke, Brad Brewer, Debbie Buss, Kirk Cline, Terri Coit, Bob Cook, Kelly Copley, Mark Day, Bob Dean, Sara Eastham, Mike Fluegel, Keith Gassaway, Dan Gustafson, David Hall, Gena 81 82 Haller, Holly Halm, Nancy Hamblin, Gary Hankins, Bob Harbison, Jeff Hardesty, Scott Jackson, Jerry Johnson, Mark Kimler, Kathy King, Julie King, Steve Lease, Joy Leathers, Delmar Lemmel, Kathy Little, Jerry Martin, Kevin Mayer, Anita McCaslin, Darrell Mitchell, Jeff Moore, Dwayne Morgan, Dennis Munster, Richard Nice, Julie Odland, Sherry O’Rourke, David Peavler, Greg ft ft , d ft 0 S A ft f ) a ft ft r ft - • i ft f) .§ ft Peavler, Rose Pendley, Crystal Phelps, Bryan Poison, Jeri Price, Lisa Hall Reynolds, Ginny Rogers, Dennis Satterfeal, Chris Schlosser, Julie Scott, Shelley Short, Judd Spence, Cathy Spencer, Kelly Swan, Steve Trimble, Mark Umstattd, Dan Wartena, Cathy Wendland, Dave Wilson, Randy Wood, Lance Woodrum, Angie Worthey, Doug Wright, Sherry Zehr, Alan 83 Jan Badger Jon Baker Sherry Barker Kathy Belyea Scon Bloemke Eldon Bock Tim Bruce Mr. Tate, sponsor; (L to R) Kathy Poindexter, Treas.; Jane Whitesell, Pres.; Julie Dean, VP; Barb Morgan, Sec. Linda Bruning Kay Coveil Rusty Dardano Donna Dean Mike Buhrke Teri Carmichael Julie Dean Birthe Haastrup Tina Hall Charles Hanafin Patricia Harpenau Justine Kirby Dennis Houston Debbie Jenkins Doreen Korowicki Jeff Lewis Vickie Linder Mike Lindner Steve Morgan Mike Mullins Paul Murphy Cathy Nalley Kathy Poindexter Buddy Price Ellen Pummill I i Joseph Remington Sherry Remington Tad Reynolds Dixie Rice Lisa Ritter Rich Robbins Tina Sanders Kenneth Toohill Nina Tucker Beth Miles Wahls Kevin Walker Mark Wefer James West Jane Whitesell JAN BADGER--GAA, Student Council, NHS, chorus, madrigals, student director, play cast, musical cast, speech team, district speech, county chorus, student of the month. JON BAKER--basketball, FFA, chorus, musical cast. LINDA BRUNING--girl's volleyball, badminton, track, softball, GAA Pres., Student Council, pep club, wrestlerette, FHA Sec.-Treas., chorus, L-Club, AFS club, county chorus. MIKE BUHRKE--basketball, cross country, track, golf, dist. golf, L-Club, play crew. SHERRY BARKER--girl's volleyball, basketball, softball, Girl's State Alternate. KATHY BELYEA--NHS, trackette, AFS club Pres. , Jr. Class Sec.-Treas., speech team, district speech, Salutatorian, IL State Scholar, Delegate to U.N. for Youth. SCOTT BLOEMKE--football, basketball, track. ELDON BOCK--golf, pep club, chorus, band, madrigals, L-Club, play cast crew, musical cast crew, speech team, state solo and ensemble, county chorus band. PHILLIP BOSSINGHAM--football, basketball. GREG BRITTIN MATT CANTRELL TER1 CARMICHAEL-GAA, NHS, yearbook staff, pep club Treas., FHA, pom pom squad, chorus, AFS club, musical cast, SAA. KAY COVELL--girl’s badminton, GAA, FHA, SAA. RUSTY DARDANO--football, wrestling, track, baseball, Student Council, NHS, pep club, chorus, band, madrigals, L-Club Pres., play cast crew, musical cast crew, state solo and ensemble, county band, homecoming court, SAR, student of the month. DONNA DEAN--girl's volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball, GAA, pep club, FHA, TIM BRUCE--football, basketball, golf, baseball, Student Council, pep club, chorus, band L-Club, AFS club, play cast, musical cast, district chorus band, homecoming court, Mr. Irresistible. 90 Qeniors Escape at Last!! chorus, L-Club, AFS club, district chorus, homecoming court. JULIE DEAN--girl's volleyball, badminton, track, GAA board, Student Council, yearbook staff, pom pom squad, pep club, FHA, chorus, L-Club, Sr. Class V-Pres., musical cast, speech team, county chorus, homecoming court, SAA. KELLY FLAN AG AN--girl’s volleyball, badminton, track, GAA, Student Council Pres., NHS, pep club, trackette, FHA points chairman, pom pom squad, L-Club, AFS club, Soph. Class Sec.-Treas., musical cast, speech team, county chorus, homecoming court, Girl's State. DARRELL GENTRY--SAA. MARY KAY GOLLER--girl's track, GAA, NHS Sec., yearbook staff, pep club, pantherette, trackette, L-Club, AFS club, speech team, Valedictorian, SAA, Nat’l Merit Scholarship finalist, Illinois State Scholar. BIRTHE HAASTRUP--AFS Student from Denmark, girl's basketball, track. TINA HALL--girl’s volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball capt., GAA, pep club, FHA, L-Club. CHARLES HANAFIN--FFA. PATTY HARPENAU-GAA, NHS, pep club, pantherette, trackette, student of the month, SAA. TIM MARCUM--basketball, cross country, track, Student Council, pep club, FFA pres., L-Club, Dekalb award. GENEVA MCLAIN--chorus. JOHN MONIC AL- - wrestling. BARB MORGAN--girl's volleyball, basketball, badminton, track, softball, JV, Varsity cheerleader capt., GAA V-Pres., Student Council, NHS Pres., yearbook co-editor, pep club, trackette, human flag, FHA V-Pres., chorus, L-Club, Soph. Class Pres., Sr. Class Sec., homecoming court, Miss Sweetheart, student of the month, SAA. STEVE MORGAN--football, basketball. MIKE MULLINS--wrestling. PAUL MURPHY--wrestling, track, pep club, FFA V-Pres. Sec.-Treas., chorus, L-Club. CATHY NALLEY--pep club, SAA. KATHY POINDEXTER--girl's volleyball, GAA, NHS V-Pres., pep club, pantherette, FHA V-Pres., chorus, band, madrigals, AFS club, Fr. Class V-Pres., Sr. Class Treas., district speech, state solo and ensemble, DAR, SAA, Who's Who. BUDDY PRICE--football, basketball, track, baseball, pep club, L-Club. GREG PUCKETT DENNIS HOUSTON--football, wrestling. ELLEN PUMMILL--SAA. DEBBIE JENKINS--wrestling cheerleader, GAA, pep club, wrestlerette, pom pom squad. JUSTINE KIRBY--JV, Varsity cheerleader, GAA, pep club Sec., FHA, pom pom squad, chorus, L-Club Treas., AFS club, Fr. Class Sec., play cast, musical crew, speech team, district speech, district chorus, homecoming queen. DOREEN KOROWICKI- -band. JEFF LEWIS--wrestling, baseball, L-Club. MIKE LINDNER--football, basketball, golf, baseball, Student Council, yearbook staff, pep club, chorus, madrigals, L-Club, play cast crew, musical cast, state solo and ensemble. DANNY LONG JEFF REGENOLD JOE REMINGTON--football, wrestling, play cast. SHERRY REMINGTON--girl's volleyball, basketball, track, softball, GAA, L-Club. TAD REYNOLDS--transferred from Gibson City. DIXIE R1CE--GAA, pep club, pantherette, track-ette, wrestlerette, FHA Pres., chorus, band, play crew, musical cast, speech team, county chorus band. LISA RITTER--girl's track, GAA, Student Council, pep club, pom pom squad, Jestress, play crew, speech team, district speech, chorus, county chorus. RICH ROBBINS--football, basketball, golf, baseball, pep club, L-Club, play cast crew, musical cast, speech team, district speech, homecoming court. TINA SANDERS--girl's track, play crew. DAVID SCOTT--football, basketball, golf, NHS, yearbook staff, pep club, chorus, band, madrigals, jester, L-Club, AFS club, play cast crew, musical cast crew, speech team, district team, SAA. APRIL SMITH--girl's volleyball, badminton, track, GAA, Student Council, pep club, FHA, chorus, L-Club. MIKE THOMPSON--football, basketball, track, baseball, pep club, AFS club, play cast crew, musical crew, SAA. ELLEN TIMMINS KEN TOOHILL--FFA, student of the month, SAA. NINA TUCKER--girl's basketball, badminton, track, JV, Varsity cheerleader, GAA, yearbook staff, pep club, trackette, human flag, FHA, chorus, L-Club Sec., AFS club, play crew, musical cast, speech team, district speech. KEVIN WALKER--basketball, track, band. MARK WEFER--yearbook staff, AFS club Sec., play crew, musical crew. JIM WEST—football, basketball, golf, pep club, madrigals, L-Club, play crew, musical crew, homecoming court. JANE WH1TESELL--girl's badminton, GAA, Student Council, yearbook staff, co-editor, editor, pep club, human flag, FHA, chorus, Jr. Class V-Pres., Sr. Class Pres., musical cast, district chorus. 92 BECKY WILKERSON—SAA, Betty Crocker Award. MIKE WlLLIAMSON--cross country, track, yearbook staff, FFA, L-Club, play crew, speech team, district speech, SAA. PATTY WOHLWEND--girl’s volleyball, badminton, softball, GAA, pep club, FHA, speech team, SAA. BRIAN WOODREY--golf, Student Council, NHS, pep club, band, Fr. Class Pres., Soph. Class V-Pres., Jr. Class Pres., play cast crew, musical crew, speech team, district team, state solo and ensemble, district band, county band, student of the month. TOM WOOLRIDGE--wrestling, FFA, band. BRIAN WRIGHT--football, basketball, track, pep club, FFA, Jester, L-Club, musical cast, homecoming king. JULIE YOUNT--girl's track, JV, Varsity cheerleader, GAA, yearbook staff, pep club Sec., FHA, chorus, AFS club, play cast, county chorus, SAA. TO THE GRADUATE Always be willing to listen, always know when to speak. And if you find you must follow, follow the strong--not the weak. Give of yourself and your friendship, see with your eyes and your heart. Know in this world all around you, that you have a wonderful part. For this is a brand new horizon, one where all you have learned. Can make you a leader deserving, the diploma you've so justly earned. by Helen Marie Zell Time out for a snack--Senior Trip. OUR SPONSOR Mr. Jeff Tate Walking through the gardens at Silver Springs, Florida. The Senior Class of 1977 worked very hard the past 4 years conning people to buy various money-making products such as pecans, baked items, candy bars, calendars light bulbs as well as playing Mr. Clean on roadsides, lawns and even chicken coops--in hopes to have a memorable Senior Trip. The Seniors enjoyed the makings of over $6000.00 to lour the sunshine state of Florida. St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Disney World, Sea World, Silver Springs and Cypress Gardens were the sights taken in during the | week May 19-25. Everyone enjoyed 1 basking in the sun on the sands and inhaling all the salty ocean breezes, while time, like the gulls, flew by. In the beginning . . . there was work, and more work, and even more work. Senior year was a busy year, but the main attraction was sending announcements out and getting out!!! Seniors prepare themselves for baccalaureate and graduation. Walking down the aisle, many things run through their minds, but mostly they're thinking of completing responsibilities and walking out the door. Memories are left behind, but they'll always be happy ones. In the end . . . we're on our own!!!! 96 v C ' „„ -C Waoella 49-3j Marcum best record keeper -, — t£, National Honor Society inducts ? „ thirteen new members b™ eco,ds W I| Freshmen tie “� « Tax hikes approved :r::r I g - Fairbury 14-14 _ Sweetheart Swirl Lions Candy Day sales ° at LeRoy High . , . -V. co increased over last vear 42 ™ □ -a E £ .2 o f s J1 45 io J _ a sr e Parkland offers something for all Birth Hewtrup to arm Auqutt 26 = r t Sports Boosters g 5- «n February 12 ■3 start bleacher fund a u Summer basketball O f “ camp to start o — June 20 I ? o 5' 2 3 =3 9 Randy Brown Madrigals to i = to receive sing for DAR arrivals I - Advice l-l.. f- j|lg s - -J.e 3 ■ 5 0 = „ = g . « cco 5 E ; « 10 GO — = . .a 1-1 gjlS RonH Fa ho in S - 2 . OQ 5 J C £ Si 3 S K 2 2 o 3 |§!To -5 S' s I s= 51- “ g- CO Christmas parade || | - j? cS j§ Voters ok •s ® M S sewage bonding . H sYearbooks to c«il 1 §■- • oe distributed Ss ° A Tribute to Russell Builta In the sudden and untimely ---------- fru._ — LeRoy lost an esteemed and dedicated public servant who until his recent retirement served as city marshal (or about 10 years. Even after his retirement as marshal he assisted in law — £ Eagle Award ES3 During ha long tenure, believed to be a record in the off ice. he exemplified Um highest precepts and tradi twits of a police officer, sen ■ag with courage, respect ' «Hfsty. integrity, consider ion and fairness One of hit oc_______ truits was his friendship — rapport with children and youth I was especially made aware of this when on several occasions I rode with him on patrol and the kids all over town would wav. greeting and call......... Russ And he would always return the greeting «� . I. along with many citi-■ = ■ 3. Izens. will miss bis friend- ■« I ship, good humor and friend - Nm S- f|l nature NfM m I O.J Lere. Mayor CO •fjwhv 00 baby 5 _ i-EA plans I = rising t? year projects f 5 costs J LEA elects c 42 2 __ CX3 a £ ... c -® 5 � £ LcA sponsors « £ cS sf family fun night Coldest January in Century Hiss Htastrvp ft Panthers defeat n___i___ si ■ .. . iL. IIUul . E 2 -s .e officers E o o 2 q Rrtter-Belyflfi ® 5 -c ° jc report on O o CD 2 I i = CO J-i -3 UN Pilgrimage f| £ d “PcMt s | Water tower conversion 51 set for November 29 ! J 2 .t Kathf Poindeiter Rusty Dardano Mary Kay Goller advances in ,w UM P 1n Moweaqua 13-0 £ ! Good Citizenship winners scholarship competition Fun fair Girls track o S Kisses Home of the Panthers 29 tally vict0'i oi tf LeKoy bounces JackMwj Tower t0 be p(,wder blue new a iOctavia, 60-55 teRoy wrestlers win Bu,ld B,ea=hers g (restlersfFA Wiim award in SVC tournament | 'in opener Carter Jazz Concert terrific entertainment i ' •«••«.. ,, LeRoy Speech Team i i mm K.14I c« itCooki wins at Olympia JSCK M OSS f!6W ITISYOrLeRoy rips £� LeRoy High School Student of Month JV S 5hut ou Clinton Wapella 49-33 = i . ,u J-eRoy golfers win Cancer iulie Nice places second Junior varsity ,3 to present Harvey H«yworth tourney beware in speech tournament Still winless Wrestlers win troDhv Pan,her sopl John“onkica‘ rec V0,le)'Da Wrestlers win trophy R vvicoiicio will ifU|Jfiy remain undefeated now the best begins at LeRoy _ r 7 2 at Eureka tourney at Eureka tourney | • ure a decent lommomm. involved. LeKOV- DnoiS — 1 977 -Never A Dull Moment recreation 2 H E A D L I N E 8 0 F 1 6 and 7 7 £ The MELTING POT staff salutes the LeRoy State Bank, which has been helping the Yearbook since 1925. Thanks! LE ROY STATE BANK 301 East Cedar--LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Ph. (309) 962-2311 BRUCE MEMORIAL HOME ROBERT P BRUCE 200 South Chestnut Phone: 962-9527 LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Ceramics by Ai.berta lUiu iirtuuii of lunmu Ceramic Supply Slip Grccnwarc 200 N SEMINARY DOWNS ILL 61736 ALEXANDER LUMBER COMPANY The best of everything for the builder! LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Phone: 962-7821 in LeRoy since 1895 che nutst Le Roy. Ill ------------•---------- GIFTS a. home accessories Ph. 962-3011 CHARLES KUMLER Your F.S. Agent LeRoy, IL MART'S WELDING SHOP LeRoy, IL 61752 Prop: Martin Jeff Whitesell DECKERS’ LIVESTOCK, INC. Farmer City, IL 928-9481 Ralph L. Bemis, Manager 99 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 VAN MOTOR SALES Pinto Mustang II Maverick LTD II Thunderbird II F 150 Pick-ups FORD CARS AND TRUCKS M. P. BISHOP FERTILIZER, INC. LeRoy, IL 962-2211 CORNER FURNITURE Farmer City, IL 217-928-9632 LIVINGSTON’S (South Side Square) Bloomington, IL KOUNTRY KURL BEAUTY SHOPPE 114 E. Center St. LeRoy, IL 962-9421 BILL VAN DEVENTER, OWNER LEROY, ILLINOIS 61752 Congratulations Seniors! ARROWSMITH STATE BANK ”A full-service bank” LYLE HANKINS General Trucking Hankins Sons Motor Sales GIOVANNI'S PIZZA 506 N. Walnut LeRoy, IL 962-8031 Congratulations, Seniors! PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION Bloomington, Illinois SPARKS’ YARN AND YARDS 214 E. Center LeRoy, IL Arrowsmith, 111. Member FARMER CITY PACKERS FDK Pete Schumacher, Owner Custom Butchering Home-Killed Quality Meats Wholesale and Retail FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS 61842 100 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. KURT'S AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP PGSTORE ACE HARDWARE Your farm and home supplier 11-5 8-6 weekdays Sundays Farmer City 217-928-2121 Ph. (309) 828-3631 N10DKE-A Him Items In Seasons Bushel Peaches Apples Strawberries Potatoes Etc Flock Christmas Trees Wreaths Grave Coverings 1409 S. MAIN BLOOMINGTON 101 DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER 509 North Walnut LeRoy, Illinois 962-9015 POINDEXTER’S FOODLINER LeRoy, IL. Telephone • LAUNDERETTE 962-4941 Compliments of DR. GEORGE ELFERS Bellflower, Illinois Congratulations to Class of 77 THE TREE HOUSE HELM'S APPAREL LeRoy, IL WEBB'S MEN’S WEAR LeRoy Farmer City MAUPIN'S MARKET VARIETY Saybrook, IL PRINCESS THEATER LeRoy, IL LEROY SAVINGS LOAN ASSN. LeRoy, IL Compliments of MERLE MILLER Auctioneer 962-5151 JONES OIL SUPPLY LeRoy, IL LOWE'S LOG CABIN Rt 150, LeRoy 962-9138 Compliments of GREG BANE LEROY AUTO SUPPLY LeRoy, IL 962-9632 CARS TRUCKS BUSES Ct'ON AUTO GL tSf; m FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 501 N. PRAIRIE. BLOOMINGTON. ILL. 61701 RT 150, LE ROY, ILL. 61752 MOBILE OR SHOP INSTALLATION ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT GLASS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED LEROY (309)962-9711 102 BLOOMINGTON (309)827-0038 MARSH STUD FARM MERLE (ROODS Bulldozing, Earthmoving, Waterways, Dams Telephone: 962-5982 406 East North--LeRoy, Illinois V Wickes Lumber A Building Supplies A Division of The Wickes Corporation R.R. 2--Farmer City, IL Phone: 217-928-2103 DIAMONDS WE RE-MOUNT RINGS OR WILL RE-SET YOUR DIAMONDS WE REPAIR ANY KIND OF WATCH 3-DAY SERVICE (309)962-6931 K S FURNITURE L.S.C. ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE GRAIN DRYER SALES SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTORS 302-304 N. WALNUT LEROY, IL 61752 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 103 CRUM BAUGH and BOCK INSURANCE YOUR ONE-STOP INSURANCE STORE 211 E. Center Phone: 962-6111 LeRoy, Illinois 61752 JOAO (JOHN) ALMEIDA SPORT SHOP OLD CHICAGO N 420-424 555 S Bolingbrook DR. 2303 E. Washington St. BOLINGBROOK. ILL 60439 BlOOMiNGTON ILL 6 1 701 (312)759-1091 (309)662-3211 (309) 962 6201 HZofeet WleigaM . Som6, Ohc. DUMP TRAILER SERVICE ROBERT MORGAN Pres 309 N WEST ST. LE ROY. ILL 61752 THE BLOSSOM SHOP AND GREENHOUSE Farmer City Illinois Phone: 217-928-7222 OWNERS-- Jim Sally Waite 104 Congratulations m jLA Grads! Compliments of AMERICAN STATE BANK DR. SOUNDARARAJAN FDIC OF BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS GEORGE H. DUNN, INC. Compliments of Your INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEALER PRAIRIE FARMS Farmer City, 111. (217) 928-2154 105 Congratulations Class of '77 TONI’S TOGS ’N THINGS Dick and Joan Crumbaugh Best Wishes From FARMER CITY STATE BANK 333 South Main St. Farmer City, IL 61842 Your Good-Neighbor Bank” Member FDIC (217) 928-2161 gg] | ARBIS0N H KM 1 HARBI50 � P AHVWOW COAST TO COAST STORES Charlie's Hardware LE ROY, ILLINOIS 61752 Phone: 962-2501 For all your medicine needs see Telephone: Hrs. by Appointment (309)962-4361 E. C. ERICKSON Optometrist 204 EAST CENTER LeROY, ILLINOIS 61752 HARBISON PHARMACY 121 E. Center St. LeRoy, Illinois Phone: 962-7771 Mobil) I LEWIS RECREATION Compliments of Sandwiches Soft Drinks MOSS’ MOBIL Snooker, Rail and SERVICE Pocket Billiards Perry Lewis Owner LeRoy, Illinois LeRoy, Illinois 61752 106 KINGSHERRY HOMES (309)962-6921 CF H CONSTR UCTION General Contractor George Cook 500 E. Cender St. Owner LeRoy, IL 61752 McLean County's Largest Financial Institution FSLK Uioomineton Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 115 EMI Washington Str®« 0 ««t st Eastland Uaa Uncow, Ponsac Morton and Oamoatgn. iUino« WHOLE BALE DISTRIBUTORS OF ANIMAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Dome Veterinary Supply Co. TCL. 62-9233 Mia Cool 309 Ills. CHESTNUT ST. - LE ROY, ILLINOIS 6I7S2 Merle E. Kirby tel. 962-4981 le roy. ill. JZ JZ 9ce Co. LE Roy. Illinois ELMER LEATHERS 962-5781 LEROY, ILLINOIS RALPH LOWE 962-4551 LEROY, ILLINOIS SUNOCO PAXTONS, INC Automotive Specialists Your Royal Typewriter Dealer 207 E. WASHINGTON ST. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Tow Service and Spin Balancing Phone: 962-9114 107 THOMASCRAFT STENSEL’S FUNERAL HOME Mansfield LeRoy Heyworih Fiberglass Autobody Specialists Downs, Illinois Phone: 378-4014 24-hour wrecker service Compliments of LEROY LANES Farmer City Saybrook Bellflower LeRoy--Phone: 962-7171 Rt. 150 Lounge Bowling BEST WISHES FROM MILLER’S POULTRY LeRoy, 111. THE LEROY JOURNAL 222 East Center LeRoy, Illinois Phone: 962-4441 Thanks for your ESTABLISHED IN continued support 1887 since 1920. BILL PERHAY CHEVROLET Farmer City, IL 61842 Where service does the selling CENTRAL STATES AGRI SALES INC. DAVIS STANDARD STATION Highway 150 LeROY, ILLINOIS Cooksville, 111. 962-9409 M. C. Dryers E Zee Dry Bins Owens Trailers Stormor Bins Augers Motors Electrical Contracting Ph. 309-725-3341 or 725-3290 Larry Robbins Salas Raprasantativa 302 E Cantar St. LaRoy. Illinoia 61752 Bus 962 9442 Ras. 962 9482 For all your msuranca naads. FKRRET Rat Bait FERRET FOOLS RATS! NOT THE PUBLIC. Protect your feed, seed, home and other property the reliable FERRET Rat Bait Way. Available from your local ACCO Dealer: TOP QUALITY FARM SEED from 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 Hay I age 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: 109 PORTRAITS WEDDINGS«B ABIES G R OUPS«SCHOOLS PR OM S NATUR AL COLOR Spray Photos GEORGE SPRAY 216 E. Main St. Clinton, 111. 61727 Phone 217-935-3652 ARLO BANE MULLINS - ECKERMANN P.O. Box 145 Bloomington, IL The Yearbook Staff of 1976-77 would like to dedicate this part of our book to recognize the fine support and instruction that we've had from Mrs. Morgan. Very few people know how much time, hard work, and patience that goes into making a Yearbook successful. Mrs. Morgan works behind the scenes encouraging and assisting the staff, urging us to put on final touches and completing final drafts on the due dates. At this opportunity we would like to express our gratitude to our Advisor, Mrs. Morgan, for her fine guidance. Thank You. I fa 3 - O VJL. WWtoLS uSSl, fc-Hve. N7fc-77 111 Do not follow where the pathlead :' •isTno path and'