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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1978 volume:

JLeRoyJligh MELTING POT LeRoy, Illinois 61752 Vol. 62 ( ztiiny your drLozr's. btcaniE, xujfitmy unonyx, rzozaLiruy a L mai-ts-rjii cs., fiittiny tbs. target, imibiny xrfl stfiEr on tofi or bottom, maitzrLny yrauity, yzttiny your artiats. fiubbixfieA— Sack in ouz own way, we ji-zouAty ZE Ect ouz accomfiPisfinzEnts. . . . Yearbook Staff Records the Year The LHS yearbook staff is composed of responsible students from all four classes, with the majority being upper classmen. Any student may apply for staff, but only those who have enough time to devote to the work and who have proven their dependability are selected. During the year, the yearbook is put together in four shipments. Although sometimes meeting deadlines is difficult, the staff does its best to record as much of the life at school as possible so that students will have a lasting memory of their high school days. Yearbook sponsor. Sherry Morgan; Senior editor. Julie Nice; Junior editor, Toni Stills. Photographers: Karen Slabe. Eric Robinson. Stacey Friedlein. Sports. Staycee Swan; Activities. Jill Nice. Nancy Zehr. Liz Bock. Photographer George Spray. Gasses. Tammie Riddle: Misc., Debbie Brewer. Laurie Poindexter; Typist, Gail Jensen Not pictured; Brenda Barker, Theresa Bealor. 6 Pep Club and L-Club Put PIZZAZZ into Fans L-CLUB: The L-Club for 1977-78 are as follows: Randy Brown, President; Bob Brown, Vice-President; Nancy Zehr. Secretary; and Angie Scaggs, Treasurer. To be a member of the L-Club one must be awarded a letter in a sport. This year the L-Club sold popcorn at ballgames, helped with Homecoming plans, and participated in Athletes for M.S. PEP-CLUB: Jerry Jackson is President of the Pep Club, with Connie Reeser assisting as Vice-President; Debbie Brewer, Secretary; and Julie Jiles, Treasurer. Mr. Tale is the club’s advisor. Reflections of Homecoming L.H.S. had a lot 10 reflect back on and be proud of with this year's Homecoming, which was held the week of September 26-30. A Tine display of banners was hung by all the classes with the juniors taking first prize. Along with the classes, other organizations joined in with this year's parade. Again, the juniors took first place and the seniors took second. The 1977 Homecoming Queen was Julie Nice and the King was Gary Hamblin. The court consisted from left to right: Ginny Reynolds. Danny Gassaway. Kathy Kimler. Greg Peavler. Nancy Halm. Dennis Morgan. Debbie Brewer, and Jerry Jackson. Last year's Queen Justine Kirby and King Brian Wright were here to join in on the festivities. A Panther 9 Si. o '. Je A PmuiWkg I iNOUNCt hVAT: fc - i j3lmmy’ (JILL J W V6 A 3 Rounfit 7 5 y AR Dot To A gm JOOOE V DfAT M Smoujja To Occua ■Scpiznlxr s30( 1977 a Involvement Persists Throughout the Week Both students and teachers had a chance to participate in a wide variety of activities during the week. I he cheerleaders sponsored activities such as sock 'em day. 50’s day, and maroon and gold day. Thursday night the girls invaded the football field to play three agonizing games of flag football, with Jerry Jackson’s team taking the honors. Afterwards, L-Club organized the bonfire and Student Council announced the king and queen. The fans proudly cheered their Panther team on to a 7-6 victory over the Fisher Bunnies Friday night. A rain-soaked halftime show was presented by the marching band, flag corps, and pom pom girls. After the game, the Student Council and L-Club sponsored the annual Homecoming dance featuring Hot Springs. V v Outstanding Scholars Recognized This year 19 students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Faculty members selected from juniors and seniors with a B average those who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, character and service. No more than 15% of each class may be chosen: this year 13 juniors were chosen. The candlelight initiation of the new members was conducted by the old members, with the help of Representative Gil Deavers. A reception for parents, faculty, guests, and members was held after the ceremony in the cafete- members light the dies for those being initii Row I (L-R): Sylvia Bane. Connie Reeser. Toni Stills. Angie Scaggs. Brenda Hudson. I-auric Poindexter. Row 2: Mark Buhrke. Boh Brown. Randy Brown. Bob Bruning, Larry Kirby. Nancy Zehr. Janet Ommen. Row 3: Julie Nice. David Gustafson, Cathy Spence, Julie King, David Wendland. Jerry Jackson. (left) Mr. Gilbert Deavers. our 44th District Representative, challenges each student to accept his responsibilities to lead and serve and to achieve high goals of Scholarship and character. (right) Julie Nice. President of National Honor Society, opens the ceremony by explaining the goals and standards for the society. Larry Kirby receives his pin and certificate from Mr. Deavers. Everyone's Talking About Pillow Talk On November 18 and 19. the fall play. Pillow Talk, was presented by LeRoy High School. The play went very smoothly and drew a large crowd both nights. The story was of a playboy-like songwriter trying to put the other end of his party line, a strong-headed career girl, in her place. His plans didn't turn out quite like he expected, but in the end all turned out well. What is not realized about a play is the hard work it takes to put it on the stage. Five weeks prior to the play, tryouts are held and parts are picked. Then begin the long nights of practicing and memorizing the lines. Costumes and props are found by the stage crew and miraculously a play is ready to go when D-Day quickly arrives. Many thanks must go to the director. Mrs. McManus, and the stage crew director. Mr. Newlin. for their time, knowledge, and patience. CAST: Back Row: I. to r. R. Munster. T. Cline. N. Zehr. D. O’Rourke. D. Gustufson, E. Robinson. R. Winnick. J. Nice. C. Satterfeal. J. King, K. Moss. Front Row: I. to r. J. Bailey. T. Beck. M. Buhrke. D. Kennedy, T. Bealor. J. Copley. C. Hall. A. Scaggs Row 1 (L—R): D. Kennedy. M. Grosenbach. B. Sanders. J. Stark. J. Lease, K. Albert. B. Frey. J. Schroeder. B. Crubaugh. B. King. B. Hamblin. Row 2: J. Ommen. J. King. B. Scott. S. Bane, B. Mathews. G. Jensen. S. Walker, J. Bloemke. R. Clifton. S. Spealman. T. Robbins, M. Schultz. Row 3: P. Swallow. M. Coppenbarger. L. Poindexter, J. Nice. D. Park, N. Halm. K. King. C. Mohr. S. Dean. B. Kagel. S. Scott, J. Nice. Row 4: J. Wohlwend. C. Reeser. D. O’Rourke, T. Belyea. D. Poindexter, J. Imig, S. Swan. R. Munster. J. Corzine. J. Haas. R. Munster. Sing We A Merry Heart The Music Booster organization, consisting of parents, students, and interested citizens, once again aided the music program at LHS greatly this year. In addition to meeting once a month to discuss the music program, the club contributed financially toward the success of the music department. Selling donuts and coffee at football games and holding a chili supper in March produced enough money to buy musical instruments and a tape recorder for the program. 15 Reflections of Ye 'O England Madngal singing, brought to England from Italy in the 16th century', was at first an informal type of private entertainment at the castles and country homes of the landed gentry. LeRoy’s annual Madrigal Dinner this year was held at the LeRoy Methodist church on December 12 and 13. with over 180 attending. Mrs. Pat Woods and helpers prepared the meal, and for the first time, a brass ensemble provided accompanying music for the singers. The 1977-78 Madrigals included R. Munster. B. Hamblin. T. Bel yea, L. Poindexter. R. Munster, S. Scott. M. Buhrke. J. Wohlwend. D. Poindexter, E. Bock, J. Corzine, J. Ommen, Jester E. Peavler, and Jestress J. Copley. Brass ensemble members were E. Robinson, S. Swan, B. Frey and J. Nice; and bearers were D. Wendlend and J. Haas. Spring Play SPRINGS into Action April 7 and 8 in the High School Auditorium was the setting for the spring play entitled Plaza Suite. It was a three act comedy taking place in the same suite in the Plaza Hotel. Act I pictured a husband having an affair with his secretary while his wife was slowly but surely finding out. The II Act was a Hollywood cast that showed a young housewife meeting her high school romance who had become a movie star. The III Act dealt with a 40 year old couple and their problem daughter. The problem was she had locked herself in the bathroom and the parents had to coax her out before the wedding. The play cast worked hard for ten weeks to put this play together, but alot of credit should go to Mrs. McManus. She dedicated alot of her free time to make this a successful play. Also. Mr. Newlin. technical director, is to be thanked for his work and time. Act I. (L-R): J. Jackson. C. Reeser. J. Nice. D. O'Rourke. Not pictured E. Robinson Act II. (L-R): J. King, E. Robinson. Not pictured M. Buhrke Act III. (L-R): D. Wendland. D. Kennedy. D. Gustafson. T. Stills Stage Crew, (L-R): C. Kennedy. D. Kennedy. J. Kennedy. C. Tremble. Members of the make-up crew were J. Wohlwcnd. G. Not pictured. R. Reeser. K. Weber. K. Thompson and G. Jensen. Reynolds, and K. Kimler. POM POM, FLAG CORPS AND FLAG CORPS DAZZLE The Flag Corps, a new unit this year, had 16 members. With the band, they performed colorful routines at home football and basketball games. Members are: (L to R) Melinda Grosenbach. Barb Crum-baugh. Pam Swallow, Gayle Jensen, Stay-cee Swan, Jodi Bloemke. Angie Scaggs. Becky Bean, Michele Schultz, Beth Scott. Beth Hamblin, Traci Robbins, Lisa Jiles, Diane Kennedy. Not pictured: Karen Albert. Sheila Young POMPOMS The Pom-Pom Squad performed at football and basketball games. For their money-making project, the Pom-Poms had a coat check at each home basketball game. This year’s squad members are; Row 1: (L to R) Stephanie Walker, Rhonda Reeser, Kathy Kirkpatrick; Row 2: Terri Albert, Joan Copley. Tammie Riddle, Laura Carlson. Not pictured: Mindy Brucki 18 MARCHING PANTHER UNITS LHS CROWDS MARCHING PANTHERS The Marching Panthers grew in size this year, not only in band members but also in supporting units. The Flag Corps and Color Guard, along with the Pom-Pom Squad, marched with the Band at games and in parades. The marching band went to a contest at the University of Illinois in Urbana in which they placed 3rd out of 16 schools in marching competition. Janet Wohlwend and Connie Reeser, our new majorettes, also placed 3rd. The Color Guard consists of Cindy Trenkle. John Haas, Joy Lease, and Tammy Bealor. 19 Row I L-R: D. Park. J. Nice. T. Johnson. K. Brewer. B. Kagel. L. Wood. J. Goveia. L. Ford. N. Sowerby. R. Snelling. S. Zehr. M. Owens. J. Ommcn. M. Coppenbargcr. Row 2 L-R: B. Frey. L. Poindexter. R. Munster, S. Swan. E. Bock. B. King. Ju. Nice. S. Scott. T. Belyea. D. Swallow. L. Foehr. S. Spealman. B. Mathews. S. Walker. Row 3 L-R: A. Zehr. J. Kennedy. J. Imig. Mr. Crump. A. Swallow. R. Bleavins. C. Kennedy. J. Lease. E. Robinson. B. Miles. J. Corzine. R. Bailey. Let Us Entertain You with—Jazz—Pop—Rock The Concert Band. Pep Band and Jazz Band all had a successful year. The Concert Band received a superior rating at contest on April 8 at Mr. Pulaski. The Pep Band were great Fighting Panthers with their new T-shirts. The Jazz Band gave a concert on May 15 to a large audience, which really enjoyed themselves. All the instrumental organizations exhibited great musicianship and were very entertaining. 20 Music Students SHINE Solos and Ducts (vocal)-B. Matthews II, R. Snelling III, B. Hamblin and D. Park DNA. J. King II, L. Bock I, L. Bock and S. Scott II. J. King and D. O'Rourke II. L. Althouse I (not pic) Misc. Woodwind Chamber Group—N. Sowerby, D. Park. B. Kagel. J. Ommen, and L. Bock I. Solos and Duets (band)—T. Belyea I. S. Spealman II. S. Walker II, D. Park I, S. Swan II. D. Swallow II, L. Poindexter I, J. Nice II, B. Frey II, R. Munster and J. Kennedy DNA, T. Belyea and S. Scott I, M. Coppenbarger and J. Ommen I, J. Nice and D. Park I, R. Munster II. Brass Quintet—B. Frey, S. Swan, S. Scott, J. Nice I. Trios and Quartets—D. O’Rourke, J. Wohlwend, L. Poindexter, R. Munster II. N. Halm, S. Scott, J. King I, S. 21 Scott. L. Bock, T. Belyea II. Speech Team Has a Way With Words READER'S THEATRE: Rhonda Resser, David Gustafson, Toni Stills, Mark Buhrke. Julie Nice. Staycee Swan, Colleen Kennedy and Sylvia Bane, (right) Julie Nice Placed 2nd in 22 oratorical declamation at State Tournament. The L.H.S. speech team had a successful year of competition, highlighted by Julie Nice’s second place finish in the state tournament in oratorical declamation. Julie qualified for the State Tournament, held at Illinois Wesleyan University, in two categories—oratorical declamation and original oratory. To be eligible to compete in the state, a speaker must finish in one of the first 3 places at both district and sectional competition. The team finished 3rd in the Me Lean County Tournament and 5th in the Heyworth Invitational. Readers’ Theatre finished 3rd at Heyworth and 5th in the district. LeRoy also hosted an Invitational this year on Jan. 7. The speech team is coached by Mrs. Straub. HUMOROUS: Rhonda Recser, Staycee Swan and Sylvia Banc. INTERPRETATION: Melissa Copenbarger. Kelly Moss. Robin Winnick and Connie Reeser. SERIOUS: John Imig. Coach Mrs. Straub. Julie Nice and David Gustafson. As We Swirl With Our Sweethearts This year’s Sweetheart Swirl was sponsored by the Pom Pom Squad and Cheerleaders. The girls decided on something a little different this year; instead of having a band, they decided on the Disco Sensation with lights. The turnout was better than expected. These girls worked really hard on planning and decorating for this dance, and did a fine job. On March 17, student council sponsored the Shamrock Shimmey. ■iif! Future Homemakers Have a Sew-Sew Year . . . But Stir-Up Big Plans The Future Homemakers of America started the year off with a joint wiener roast along with FFA. FHA is also planning to sell stationery to earn money for their biannual trip to Chicago and will hold various activities during National FHA week. FHA officers for the 77-78 year are (as pictured at right) L. McGuire. Sec.-Treasurer: Nancy Mohr. Points Chairman. B. Kagel. Vice-President, and Joy Lease. President. Joy was also installed as the Section Secretary at the '77 spring rally and served over the summer. Row I: (1 to r) S. Dean. J. Poison. P. Swallow. M. Copenharger. L. Bailey, D. Satterfeal. V. Vollmer. M. Grosenbach. B. Kagel. Row 2: Mrs. Wey. advisor. J. Ommen. J. Bloemke. M. Schulz. M. Mattingly. L. Lindsey, L. Wright. T. Monical. Members not pictured: L. McGuire, S. Young. T. Cline, J. Lease. N. Mohr. Future Farmers are MOO-vin' on! FFA members for the year are as follows: Row 1: R. Munster. B. Bean. R. Reeser. J. Haas. J. Lindsey. M. Wade. J. Miller. S. Reynolds. M. Umstattd. P. Adams. Row 2: D. Miller. C. Reeser, C. Toohill. J. Woolridge. A. Brent. H. Dean. S. Swan. R. Munster, D. Porter. M. Wey. K. Jiles, S. Lowe. B. Hutton, D. Gentry, R. Shine. Mr. Brown (advisor). Row 3: T. Toohill, J. Bruning, B. Jiles, S. Johnson. M. Wey. D. Kennedy. M. Hardesty. D. Hafley. S. Miller. M. Imig. R. Hanafin. H. Riddle. J. Rafferty. K. Fluegal. R. Munster. B. Toohill. D. Swallow. Not Pictured: R. Clifton. J. Haas. R. Hamilton. J. Jiles. M. Mitchell. M. Price. T. Woodrum. B. Coil. J. Harbison. R. Jesse. C. Matlock. B. Morgan. R. Underwood. 24 IfC H 7 «d their winning ways rriculum and the FFA. in parliamentary procedure. a . a 4th in livestock and a 1st .ipants received a 1st place in team placed 10th. Members culture contest. State live- in 1977-78 the LcRoy Future Farmers of Amen by implementing the evperiences fcr Chapter members receivfl 3rd in crops judging, a 5th717 place trophy in dairy judging at the Se the Section 16 Ag-demonstration conifijHWlfc $ also participated in the Section.mechanics contest. State h stock and Dair judging, reporter’s workshop the 50th Natimial I FA Convention in Kansas ( its and I arm BurcaAFFA Acquaintance Day. 1 he Chapter sent delegates to the State I arm Bureau ( oi JCrenceand State and Rational FFA k-cadership Schools. In honors, three members chosen to receive the State Farmer jfceeree Five members won Foundation Awards for Agricultuifc pfcllence. the most evcAm one year. For pub-rns were aired during FFA week witbOTJ.S. students preparing the programs. FFA officers intended the Section 16 I.eadJship Training School conducted by two Nation d Vice-Presidents'll the Stale officJ During the winter, an F F A Alumni-Affiliate orgftization watflpjjyjed. In addition to rhe above. members participated in worthwhile confipunity Service projects, such a Fhe crime prevention program and the repair of machim Highlight of fheyeajRcludcd a visit b the Associ- ate Editor of the National FFA magazine. an« ptcr being chosen in the top 30 chapters of 400 in the State, thereby beiflfWIWrrted a Silver Fmblcm Chapter. You Light Up My Life . . . was the name chosen by the Juniors for their 1978 Prom, held on May 6 from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. in the new gym. The color scheme for Prom was light green and yellow. After three months of hard work, the juniors put together the scene for the faculty, board members, seniors, juniors and their dates to dance the night away to the music of Slip Stream. Following the dance, from 12:00 to 3:30, there was skating at Skatin' Place for afterprom. Jr. Sr. Banquet—Looking Back Anita Maver. Sr. Vice, gives her summary of the trip. The Senior Sec.. Julie Schlosser. gives the highlights of the trip. on the Years The Junior Class of LeRoy High School sponsored the annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet. May 25. at the Methodist Church, for the Seniors following their trip. After the delicious meal that was prepared by Jr. Class members mothers, the program consisted of Sr. trip summaries. and the reading of the wills. Eric Robinson. Jr. Pres., welcomes the Senior as Mark Buhrke. Treas.. looks on. Sensational Students Cited The Awards Assembly was held on Monday. May 29, 1978 in the High School Auditorium. The people receiving awards are pictured on the next two pages. The people who received awards but were not present to have a picture taken were: Anita Mayer, The Business Award, and Jeff Rafferty, The Agriculture Award. (L-R): Julie Nice. John Phillip Sousa Band Award: Shelley Scott, National School Choral Award; Steve Swan. Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. The LeRoy Education Association Schol- (L-R): Dave Gustafson. 4-year Perfect Attendance Award and the History Award: Julie arship is presented by Mr. Fippinger to Crosby. 3-year Perfect Attendance Award: Julie Nice. Speech Award and French Award. Julie Nice. Student of the Month. Row- I; (L-R): Angie Scaggs. Julie King (also salutatorian). Dave O'Rourke. Row 2: Elizabeth Bock. Dave Gustafson. Most Improved Players. (L-R): Larry Kirby. Golf: Laura Haas. Volleyball; Julie King, Track; Randy Jesse. Track. Not pictured: Darrell McCaslin. Basketball: Donna Sage. Basketball: Todd Mosier. Wrestling; Lenny Lindstrom. Football. 28 Most Valubable Players. (L-R): Richard Munster. Wrestling; Jerry Jackson. Track; Shelley Scott, Girl’s Basketball; Julie Crosby. Girl’s Track; Greg Peavler. Boy’s Basketball; James Ambrose. Golf. Not pictured: Gwyn Denney Volleyball; Todd Fippinger. Football. LeRoy High School’s Co-Valedictorians: Dave Gustafson and Julie Nice also were awarded the (SAR) Sons of the American Revolution and the (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution Awards. (L-R): Dave O’Rourke. Science Award; Julie Nice, Math Award and English Award; Dave Gustafson, English Award. (L-R): Gary Hamblin. Sportsmanship Award: Shelley Scott. Outstanding Girl Athlete Award and Sportsmanship Award; Richard Munster, Ken Bruning Senior Athlete Award. 29 Mini-Courses Stimulate Interest and Relief Mini-courses were held during the last week (May 31-June 6) as a fun way to end the school year. Three sessions were held each day with a 45-minute lunch and 15 minute break in the morning. Outdoor activities offered were fishing and camping, auto repair for girls, tennis, challenge of the sexes, softball, surveying, and swimming. For those who wanted to stay inside, the following classes were held: Co-ed disco dancing, stockmarket. sign language, silk-flower making, basic aviation, weightlifting. ceramics, ping pong, bowling, chess, cake decorating, carpentry, drug abuse, astronomy, badmitton. diet and exercise, experimental psychology. child care, bridge, foreign foods, quilting, volleyball, and photography. 31 Front: David O'Rourke. Pres. Row 1: K. Kirkpatrick. J. Mayer. D. Park. G. Reynolds, S. Walker. N. Zehr. Treas. Row 2: J. Harbison. VP: R. Brown. C. Reeser. Sgt at Arms: B. Jiles. J. Rafferty. D. Gustafson. D. Swallow. B. Hudson. J. Nice. Student Council Is Kept Busy The Student Council had a busy schedule this year with several activities and many morning meetings. Among their sponsored events were Homecoming. Christmas program. Muscular Dystrophy drive, cake raffles, dance ticket raffle. Slave Day. They also participated in a council exchange with Octavia High and helped to organize the SVC Student Council. Mr. Brady served as advisor. Scholars Are Honored Locally sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the Society for Academic Achievement is a national organization that promotes scholastic performance in high schools. To be eligible, a student must attain 32 points per year, with an A in academic courses equaling 4 points and a B 3 points. This year. Mr. John Frey represented the Kiwanis in awarding the certificate and letter to the new members (at right) and seals to the previous winners (below). Student Gatherings 34 WHA T'SHAPPENIN'? SLAVE DAY SETS A NEW HIGH Slave Day, sponsored by the Student Council, set another record this year by bringing in a total of $572. Forty-five brave seniors stepped on the block to be sold for an average price of $12 with a high of $30. This money is used by the Council to help finance special activities for the student body, such as the Christmas drawing and movie, the Homecoming dance, and much more. A special thanks to Merle Miller, auctioneer. STAFF Administration Leads Us Onward TO THE CLASS OF 78: My sinccrest congratulations and best wishes in the future to the class of 1978. Since my appearance in LeRoy at the start of your fifth grade year, many changes in our world have occurred. In my recommendations to the administrative staff and board of education. I have tried to channel your educational background to help you cope and succeed in the years to come. Take this as a beginning and develop it to your fullest potential in starting your journey into adult life. I have great expectations for you. Again, best wishes in the future as you officially enter adult life. Superintendent P. R. Dardano P. R. Dardano Superintendent Principal Terry Park Assistant Principal Larry Heavilin Board of Education: (L to R) Row 1: Bob Rafferty. Kenny Reeser. Jerry Davis; Row 2: Secretary Duane Johnson. Robert Morgan. Don Jenkins, and President Leland Wright Faculty Reflect Pride in Their Students and Persistence in Their Efforts. Randy Bowman: drivers education, wrestling, football Richard Formanack: C.W.T. (1st semester) Randy Crump: band, chorus, marching John Fippinger: physical education, band, Madrigals track. L club, football Frank Freden: history, baseball 37 Darrell Hubble: Industrial arts, junior class Nancy LaCursia: health, physical education, girls track, girls volleyball, girls basketball Sue Larkin: resource John Mclntire: CWT (2nd semester) Marietta McManus: English, play advisor Sherry Morgan: English, yearbook advisor, co-rec sports Patty Philips: resource, assistant girls track 38 Faculty Do Their Best at UTS i I I Susan Roberts: business education, freshman sponsor Lester Schroeppel: small engines Karen Slabe: librarian, cheerleaders, girls basketball Kathleen Smith: pre-vocational classes, pom poms Sandra Straub: English, speech club 39 Faculty: A Picture of the Past, Present, Future Jeff Tate: business education, co-rec sports. J.V. basketball, senior class Susan Thoennes: home economics Merilyn Wey: home economics, FHA Carol Vehlow: art Lester Wilson: chemistry, physics, trigonometry Jim Zeleznik: biology, drivers education, track, football Mary Haas and Ann Rames: art student teacher. English student teacher (1st semester) 40 LHS STAFF: Their Smiles Reflect Their Jobs. Bus Drivers—J. Hage, L. Heavlin, D. Hubble, D. Roberts, R. Dot- Custodians—Junior Sigler, Eston Gaffney. Mae Gaffney son, S. Walden, S. Buss. L. Wilson, D. Forbes Cooks—Pat Wood, Dorothy Campbell, Ramona Gaffney. Helen Hume 41 The OTHER Side of School: ACADEMICS During the past decade, we have tried to offer a wide selection of subjects for both the vocationally oriented and the college-bound students. Seven semesters of English credit arc required, but once students have completed English I and II. they may choose from grammar, composition. American lit., advanced novel. English lit., world lit., speech, media. American Novel, or career English. The social studies curriculum requires American history and offers as electives world history, geography. American government. current world-current American problems, and political science. To gain a minimum one credit, science students are offered general science. Biology I and II. chemistry, and physics. One year of math is required; subjects offered are general math, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra trigonometry, and analytical geometry linear algebra. As a means to learn a different culture, a four-year study of French is available. The Vocational department at LHS is gradually broadening as more and more students become interested in this area. The Industrial Arts program offers courses in mechanical drawing, architectural drawing, orientation to IA. carpentry, woodworking, small engine repair, and electricity. In the Agriculture department, students may study basic ag. advanced ag, welding, machine maintenance, electricity, ag business, and horticulture. Consumer’s Education is required course in the Business program with steno I II. typing I. office practice, personal typing, bookkeeping I II, advanced business and business law rounding out the course offerings. Future Homemakers, male and female, may take home ec I II, bachelor’s living, tailoring, housing, home furnishing, family living, and child care. All students are required to take 4 years of PE unless they participate in 2 team sports each school year. Also required in the PE department is health. The Vocational department offers many electives for the students. Cooperative Work Training (CWT) gives students an opportunity to gain experience in a job while earning wages at the same time. The Art program offers electives Commercial Art. Studio Art I and II. and Crafts. Students may participate in the Area Vocational Center program at Bloomington, giving them a broader range of career choice. In the Pre-Vocational department. the students operate a student store that is opened before school and both lunch hours. Also available for the students is a very resourcful library. Students register in the fall to select their classes. 44 Togetherness Reflects Success When we began the 1977 football season, we knew that in order to be successful, we had to establish and maintain a spirit of togetherness and loyalty among our players as well as our coaches. The turning point of our season occurred in the El Paso game. We were behind 14-0 in the first quarter and came from behind to win the game 20-14. After that victory, we knew we had the necessary quality of good character to go on and have a good season. When one considers the fact that we played for a conference championship and a berth in the State Playoffs in our last game of the season, we indeed achieved our goal of togetherness and loyalty which resulted in a very fine 1977 football season. These necessary ingredients for the development of winners must be continued if we are to be great in '78. Row 3: L to R S. Friedlcin. K. McGuire. R. Munster. K. Crosby. M. Wey. B. Bruning. J. Brown. H. Riddle. M. Hardesty, D. Bowman. J. Ambrose, M. Imig. Row 2: Coach Swingel. Coach Bowman. D. Morgan. J. Harbison. R. Brown. C. Flanagan, L. Lindstrom. T. Fippinger. B. Brown. D. Sparks. T. Mosier. R. Hamilton. T. Wcndland. B. Taylor, Coach Zeleznik. Coach Fippinger. Row I: M. Williamson. D. Leathers. D. Gassaway. G. Hamblin. J. Jackson. J. Short. S. Hardesty. T. Belyea. D. Kennedy. F. Fluegel. D. O'Rourke. R. Munster. S. Woods 46 Row I: L lo R Sieve Woods. Mark Owens. Ed Hair. Marvin Umsiatld. John Craig, Rick Hanafin. Keith Wilson. Mark Nichols. Kerry Crosby, James Ambrose. Doug Walker. Row 2: Coach Bowman. Rick Bailey. Jeff Bruning. Mike Mitchell. Mark Small. Myron Adams. Rick Munster. Derek Miller. Dan Bowman. Coach Swingel. Row 3: Bryan Miles. Brian Morgan. Mike Schlosser. Kent Weber. Jeff Brown. Monty Imig. Curt Marcum, Sarge Wilson Sophomores are SVC CHAMPS It was an outstanding year for the Panther Sophomores as they posted a 7-1-1 record. The Sophomores put together a fine team defense giving up an average of five points per game while offensively the young Panthers scored an average of 12.4 points per contest. The skill level of this year's team kept improving right up to the last game. With continued hard work these young men should help claim the same title at the Varsity level. 47 Back Row: L to R Coach Swingel. D. Swallow. S. Hillard. J. O'Rourke. S. Scaggs. D. Hankins. J. Underhill. J. Lindsey. D. Porter. Coach Bowman. Row 2: D. Walker. (mgr.)C. Matlock. M. Wade. J. Walker. D. Poindexter, J. Haas. S. Woods (mgr). Freshmen Show a Lot of Pride The freshman football team finished their season with an overall record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Even with 3 losses the freshmen had a very successful year. They were outsized in every game played, but it seemed that their great self and team pride, and courage evened out the disadvantages they might have had. It would be hard to single any one player as being outstanding since every game was played as a total team effort. If this group of fine young men stay together as a team and work as hard as they did this year. LeRoy High has good things to look forward to in future years. 48 Back Row: (L to R) Steve Scaggs, David Poindexter. John O’Rourke. Ed Pcavler. Mike Nichols. Tim Albert. John Underhill. Coach Cameron. Front Row: Steve Reynolds. Scott Ryburn. Jeff Walker, Doug Walker, Randy Rhodes. Carl Toohill, John Imig. Freshmen Have Par Season The Freshman basketball team ended the 77-78 season with a 6 and 6 record. The Freshmen started out the season with a victory over Farmer City. As the season progressed, the Freshmen continued to improve and finally put it all together on January 31 against Heyworth. Throughout the season, we found ourselves the smaller team, but we overcame the height disadvantage by hustle and continuous full court pressure. As a team, I think our main assets were our hustle and our team spirit. Pantherette Power The basketball Pantherettes were kept busy this year, as they kept charts at all of the games. Keeping chart for the Freshman games were: Beth Hamblin, who kept the shot chart; Kathy Brewer, who kept the rebound chart; Beth Scott, who kept the turnover chart; and Maggie Ambrose who kept the steals and assists chart. The J.V. charts were kept by: Lori Bailey, rebounds; Donna Sage and Michele Schultz, shot chart; Sheila Young, steals and assists; Dana Satterfeal, turnovers; and Jodi Bloemke, rebounds. The Varsity Pantherettes consisted of: Staycee Swan and Julie Schlosser, shot chart; Sylvia Bane and Janet Ommen, rebounds; Liz Bock and Nancy Zehr, turnovers; Kathy Kirkpatrick and Tammie Riddle, steals and assists. Other substitutes included: Janet Wohlwend and Beth Frey. 49 (L to R) James Ambrose. Ed Hair. Steve Murray. Mark Nichols, Rick Munster. Jeff Brown. Derek Miller. Danny Swallow(mgr). (Front) Kerry Crosby. Mark Williamson. Moniy Imig. J.V. Basketballers Have a Close Season One thing about the 1977-78 J.V. basketball games—they were always exciting clear down to the 4th quarter horn, and then some. The Sophomore team finished with an 8-10 record, but 9 of those 10 games lost were lost by 5 points or less, including 3 games by one point and 2 losses in overtime periods. The Panthers got off to a slow beginning in the first part of the season as they found themselves the owners of a 1-5 record. But. as they showed all year long, they are not a team to give up easily. They came back to win 7 of their last 12 games and two 2 point losses, so you could say the teams were fairly well even. Probably the biggest reason for losing the close games was the Sophomores free throws. As a team, LeRoy shot only 46% while their opponents shot 55% from the free throw line. From the field there were only 2 teams all year that outscored the Panthers (Fisher and Argenta). The opponents shot 34% from the field to LeRoy's 36%, and LeRoy got 75 more shots attempted for the year. Argenta was the only team to beat the J.V.’s by more than 5 points and LeRoy defeated Argenta in their last game of the year by nine points. Individually, Jeff Brown walked away with most of the honors. He led the team in total points scored with 183. field goal precentage with 45%, free throws with 54% and both offensive and defensive rebounds. James Ambrose led the team in steals with 37 for the year while Kerry Crosby led the team in assists with 75. Mark Nichols was second in both scoring and rebounds for the year, while Rick Munster and Steve Murray tied for second in free throw percentage with 53%. The improvement this team made in their execution on offense and their aggressiveness on defense should show those that came to watch that this team can play basketball. We will have to wait until next year to see just how well. Cagers Bounce Back Wiih only two weeks of preparation, the Panthers opened the season at El Paso in a Thanksgiving Round-Robin Tourney. The team managed to win decisively over Fairbury Cropsey, 59-38. but lost twice to El Paso and Odell. The early tournament experience seemed to help LeRoy as it won its next two outing over Dexington. 59-47 and Fairbury again. 39-31. Then, the weather took its loll and the Panthers didn’t play for almost two weeks. After the long layoff, we lost to Deland, edged Farmer City, and lost a heart-breaker to Saybrook. Once again momentum was swinging our way and then . . . Christmas break and another layoff. (This time almost 2'h weeks.) The start of the new year, the Panthers third season, was rather slow with LeRoy only winning two of their next five games. However, we were not about to roll over and die”. Sheer determination and hard work paid off as the Panthers went onto win seven of their last ten regular season games. The offense and the defense were both working well together as the Panthers had convincing wins over Heyworth (twice), Fairbury. Farmer City. Octavia (twice), and Argenta. Then came Regional week and LeRoy had to play highly-touted Deland-Weldon at Deland in the first round. With a key injury and shorter personnel, the Panthers fought hard and almost pulled off a major upset. However, a few bad breaks helped Deland to squeak by LeRoy 41-38. Thus the Panthers ended their season with a respectable 13-12 record. Some other highlights of the season were, consolation champs of the McLean County Tourney: 2nd best defensive average in the area (.5 pt. away from 1st): and Greg Peavler breaking three shooting records: Best FG% in a game. Best FG% in a season, and Best FG% in a high school career. Back Row (L to R): Dennis Rogers, Greg Peavler. Jeff Bane. Todd Fippinger. Dave Swallow. Gary Hamblin. Front Row: Jeff Brown, Kerry Crosby. James Ambrose. Larry Kirby. Darrel McCaslin. Jeff Harbison. Wrestlers Finish Proudly Back Row: S. Woods, J. Haas, D. Umstattd, K. Weber, J. Little, B. Brown, R. Brown, J. Jackson. S. Friedlein, R. Munster. K. Fluegal, T. Mosier. J. Short. Front Row: M. Lewis, C. Matlock, D. Hankins, T. Wendland, J. Corzine, B. Taylor, M. Copley, M. Hardesty, D. Bowman. B. Jiles. K. McGuire, Stacey Friedlein. '77- '78 Wrestlers Best of LeRoy This year’s squad of Wrestling Panthers ranks as the best team ever at LeRoy. They finished the season with a perfect 22-0 mark along with three tournament championships. The team broke numerous team and individual records, but the most cherished record was to finish the season ranked ninth best duel team in the state. We rely alot on the direction given by our seniors. Jerry Little, Dan Umstattd. Keith Fluegal, Judd Short, Richard Munster, Jerry Jack-son, and Mark Copley had much to do with the success of this year’s team. During the four-year career of our seniors LeRoy has posted 80 duel wins while losing ten and are 45-1 over the past two years. Winning becomes a habit and we enjoy this habit in our wrestling program. Eight members were inducted into the Hall of Fame-22 Club. They were D. Umstattd. J. Little, Bob Brown. Randy Brown, J. Short. R. Munster. T. Mosier, and K. Fluegal. Munster Bob Brown. Mosier, and Short placed in Sectional action with Brown and Munster advancing to State. The underclassmen in our program have learned their trade well and with the proper attitude. LeRoy should be a team to recore with next year. VARSITY WRESTLING SUMMARY LR 27 50 30 51 30 60 29 41 59 34 43 40 47 43 49 59 62 40 49 39 54 66 Opp. Monticello Octavia Mahomet-Seymour Fairbury-Cropsey Central Catholic Roanoke-Benson Mt. Pulaski Catlin Tremont Argenta-Oreana Clinton Gibson City El Paso Peoria Heights Delavan Green Valley Flanagan Georgetown Oak wood Wcstville Chenoa Warrensburg Wrestling tri-captains, Keith Fluegal. Judd Short, and Richard Munster, set fine examples that everyone could follow. Back Row: C. Marcum. C. Matlock. H. Dean, M. Schlosser. J. Woolndge, J. Bruning. M. Small D. Bowman, D. New, S. Hillard, J. Craig. Middle Row: M. Lewis. D. Hankins. J. Lindsey. S. Lowe. Front Row: R. Shine. 54 J.V s Finish Successful Season The LeRoy J.V. Wrestlers finished a successful 13-1 season. This record ties them as the number one ranked duel team in LeRoy history. These young men worked hard and long to accomplish this and we should see many of them on the varsity squad in the years to come. Many thanks must go to the wrestlerettes who helped run the meets. Not only did they do the scorebooks and the scoreboards, but they also helped set up and take down mats and equipment. Their help was very much appreciated. Wrestlerettes: Top Row: L. Wright, J. Coit. L. Ford. C. McCauley, T. Beck. Second Row: L. McGuire, R. Munster. L. Craig. Third Row: C. Jackson, A. Woodrum. R. Fluegal. M. Brucki. C. Jenkins. A. Scaggs, M. Grosenhach. Bottom Row: K. Weber. V. Scott, D. Guenther. J. Hart. Golfers Cop SVC The LHS Golf Team completed another successful season in 1978. Our dual meet record was 9-5. the 8th winning season in nine years of golf. Our season ended on a particularly high note when we won the SVC Tournament at Farmer City. Individual leader on the team was James Ambrose who had an exceptional season. James had the team's low average of 41.6 for nine holes, won two tournaments including the SVC, was voted Captain by his teammates, and was also voted Most Valuable for the second straight year. Jeff Brown had the second low average and finished fifth in the Monticello Invitational. Larry Kirby was voted Most Improved by his teammates. Row I: L to R: J. Goveia. L. Wood. M. Schultz. N. Sowcrhy. M. Owens. Row 2: M. Nichols. J. Imig. C. Matlock. M. Schlosser. L. Kirby. S. Swam. R. Bailey, A. Brent. Row 3: Coach Epperson. E. Hair. J. Ambrose. J. Brown. B. Brown. Row 1: Mgr.; M. Williamson. B. Miles. J. Walker. B. Wartena. B. Bruning. R. Brown. B. Jiles. R. Munster. R. Schroeder. M. Smith. W. Jesse. D. Walker. D. Bowman. Row 2: Coach Fippinger. T. Albert. M. Small, T. Fippinger. J. Harbison. N. McGuire. A. Zehr. T. Stark. M. Adams. K. Crosby. D. Hankins. E. Peavler. Mgr.; S. Woods. Coach Zeleznik. Row 3: B. Miles. R. Bleavins. J. Craig. R. Munster. J. Jackson. J. Short, H. Riddle, D. O’Rourke, K. Dehm, J. Underhill. LeRoy Track Season Turns Into Swim Season The LeRoy Panthers had a very unusual track season due to the wet weather conditions. Because of the rain, the Panthers competed in only 3 triangular meets. The highlights of the season for the team were our close second-place finish in the County meet and our first Jogathon, which netted $1,000 towards the purchase of new uniforms. In the area of individual achievement, only one record was broken this year due to the rainy season. Judd Short set a new shot put record of 51'IVa . Delmar Leathers became one of the top 5 shot putters in the history of the school with a toss of 48'6 and so did Dave O'Rourke in the discus at 138'0 . Todd Fippinger had times of 10.5 in the 100 and 23.5 in the 220 to make him one of the top five sprinters in the history of the school. This year the most valuable award went to Jerry Jackson, while the most improved award went to Randy Jesse. When the gun goes off. LeRoy Panthers waste no time in getting started. 56 LeRoy joggers take a break with refreshments provided by the mothers during the Joga-thon to revive the weary. Jogathon Raises Over $1,000 The LeRoy High School track team raised over $1,000 by running a total of 253 miles in the Wheaties Sports Federation Jogathon on April 22nd at Dawson Lake. The money will be used to purchase badly needed sweats and uniforms for the track team. LeRoy will also be eligible for a regional cash award. Four schools in each of eight regions of the country will receive cash awards of $1,000 for best performance. $500 to the first runner-up. $300 to the second runner-up and $100 to the third. The judging system which will be used will be miles run verses total school enrollment. In all. 40 participants raised over $1,000 for the track team from community pledges. (Taken from the Leroy Journal) Not just youngsters ran in the jogathon. but parents and coaches too. Jerry Jackson clears 11'6 during one of the track meets held at the LeRoy track field. 57 Front Row: Jeff Lindner. Mgr.. Randy Brown. David Poindexter. John Imig. Robbie Thomltnson. Bob Brown. Back Row: Monte Imig. Ron Hamilton. Rick Munster. Ed Hair. Steve Lowe. Gary Hamblin. Todd Fippinger. Jeff Brown. Todd Mosier. Baseballers Hit Their Way to Victory Last year, with Argenta and Fairbury at their peak, there was little left over for a relatively inexperienced LeRoy Baseball team. Bright spots were the three pitching victories of MVP Ed Hair and our well deserved victory over SVC Champ Argenta at Argenta 10-7. This year's squad will still be a bit short on experience but will be a much more stable entry than the past few seasons. If the pitching staff works out. there are high hopes to turn out past seasons around. With only two returning seniors we may have a dy nasty on the way. We may even get a candy bar named after us! At this writing, the 1978 Baseball Panthers are off to a good start. As of June 2. we are 2 and 2. beating Farmer Cit (3-1) and Octavia (5-1) and losing a tough game to league contender Fairbury (8-1). Outstanding performances have alreadv been turned in by Bob and Randy Brown. Gary Hamblin (who was voted to the Bloomington Pantograph Area All-Star Team) and pitchers Ed Hair and Rick Munster. We Are the Panther Fans! WE ARE THE PANTHER FANS Ail of the Panther teams had good support this season. From the wet football field to the hot gym, loyal fans cheered the teams on. The Sports Boosters and Randy Bowman deserve a big thanks for all the time and money spent on the new football bleachers. The Sports Boosters also paid for the programs at the games and meets, and are buying the new basketball uniforms for next season. GD PANTHERS 59 We've Got Spirit! The Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders really helped circulate spirit this year. With activities that included practice 3 times a week, taking tickets at volleyball games, making cookies for the football and basketball players. planning pep assemblies, and sponsoring a dance, the group was really busy. The cheerleaders are chosen in May by vote of the student body. Five are chosen for both squads; sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for Varsity, while only freshmen and sophomores may get junior varsity. Their sponsor is Mrs. Slabe. Varsity Cheerleaders: (L to R) Julie King. Faye Spence. Debbie Brewer. Julie Crosby, and Toni Stills. 60 Everybody! JV Cheerleaders: (Top to Bottom) Teresa Bealor. Laura Bossingham. Lisa Foehr. Brenda King, and Debbie Park. 61 PRIDE PREVAILS VARSITY WRESTLING LR 27 Mon tied lo 26 50 Octavia 9 30 Mahomet Seymour 24 51 Fair bury CYopsey 10 30 Central Catholic 27 60 Roanoke Benson 3 29 Mt. Pulaski 19 41 Catlin 19 59 Tremont 12 34 Argenta Oreana 19 43 Clinton 9 40 Gibson City 14 47 Elpaso 10 43 Peoria Heights 15 49 Dclavan 12 59 Green Valley 0 62 Flanagan 0 40 Georgetown 14 49 Oak wood 8 39 Westville 18 54 Chenoa 12 66 Warrensburg 0 BOYS TRACK LeRoy 103 Fisher 30 Say brook 21 Normal 102 U-High 45 LeRoy 30 LeRoy 91 Saybrook 48 Deland 34 County-2 nd SVC-5th W: ' M( - GIRL S JR. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL LR 7.18 Argenta 20.20 11.6 Octavia 20.20 16.20.18 Hey worth 20.10.20 9.10 Fisher 20.20 W Fairbury L 20.14.20 Deland-Weldon 15.20.13 20. 4.20 Octavia 15.20.22 14.20.9 Heyworth 20.17.20 3.14 Bellflower 20.20 13.13. Fisher 20.20 9.20.20 Tri-Valley 20.14.15 10.20.20 Fairbury 20. 5.15 5.14 Mahomet 15.16 14.20.17 Deland-Weldon 20.11.20 20. 4.18 Saybrook 17.20.20 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL LR 39 Farmer City 31 41 Bellflower 38 31 Heyworth 44 40 Mahomet 37 33 Argenta 53 31 Farmer City 42 45 Fisher 34 32 Fairbury 66 49 Fisher 45 41 Tri-Valley 29 39 Heyworth 40 37 Octavia 50 GIRL S JR VARSITY BASKI 1BAI I Fairbur 46 Forrest 35 Sa br«H� k 28 Central Catholic 23 I airburv 34 Sa brook 30 LR JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL 36 Argenta 55 45 Heyworth 32 29 Lexington 34 33 Heyworth 22 33 Fairbury 34 24 Farmer C'ity-M 23 44 Dcland 48 30 Fisher 32 35 Farmer City-M 28 50 Tri-Valley 52 32 Saybrook 36 41 Deland 39 39 Octavia 42 34 Fairbury 35 54 Fisher 49 41 Octavia 42 32 Bellflower 30 45 Argenta 36 THROUGH A THLETICS GIRLS’VARSITY BASKETBALL LR 30 Gibson City 45 39 Tri-Valley 26 29 Fairbury 34 41 Forrest 28 43 Say brook 38 43 Central Catholic 34 24 Fairbury 30 33 Saybrook 44 35 Tri-Valley 34 60 Lexington 30 36 Tri-Valley 30 23 U-High 27 JR. VARSITY FOOTBALL LR 9 Fairbury 8 14 Deland 0 20 Farmer City 0 0 Lexington 0 13 Argenta 6 25 Heyworth 14 7 Fisher 6 13 Octavia 0 II Central Catholic 12 JR VARSITY WRESTLING LR 31 Monticello 29 24 Central Catholic 22 46 Fairbury Cropsey 12 28 Clinton 12 57 Gibson City 9 24 Mahomet Seymour 42 40 Monticello 18 36 Gibson City 20 46 Mahomet Seymour 15 86 Gibson City 9 33 Fairbury Cropsey 32 38 Octavia 0 116 Mahomet Seymour 40 VARSITY FOOTBALL LR 0 Lexington 6 20 El Paso 14 20 Hevworth 7 6 Fisher 0 14 Octavia 0 7 Fairbury 6 46 Farmer City 6 6 Deland-Weldon 7 0 Argenta 19 GIRLS TRACK Arcenla 74'i LeR � 59'.; Bellflower 31 Saybrook 3 hureka Inv 4th Countv 2nd SVC 4th Disiraci—5lh I R I. SUM AN FOOTBALL 1 R 0 Lexington 40 14 Argenta 0 lb Farmer City 0 6 Fi her 8 14 Fisher 0 8 Fairbury 0 20 Farmer City 0 b Argenta 29 VARSITY BASK I TB AI I IK 54 F.I Paso 69 59 Fairburv 38 52 Odell 58 59 Lexington 47 39 Fairburv 31 43 Deland 59 46 Farmer City M 45 35 Saybrook 40 45 Octavia 49 53 Fisher 51 47 Bellflower 4b 59 ArgcntJ 62 56 Hcyworth 60 40 Bellflower 48 44 Octavia 41 60 Hcyworth 46 60 Hey worth 51 frl Farmer City M 29 49 Fisher 53 48 T ri-Vallev 63 32 Deland 51 Fairbury 39 60 Octav la 39 58 Argenta 4S 38 Deland 41 GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL LR 20.20 Argenta 15.13 20.20 Octavia 5. 8 20.15.24 Heyworth 14.20.22 20.20 Fisher 17.15 9.16 Fairbury 20.20 20.25 Deland-Weldon 7.23 20.20 Octavia 4.10 21.18.20 Heyworth 19.20. 5 15.20.20 Bellflower 20.11.12 15.20.21 Fisher 20.12.19 20.20 Tri-Valley II. 8 15. 8 Gridley 20.20 20.20 Chenoa 16.13 13.20.16 Tri-Valley 20.16.20 15.21.14 Fairbury 20.19.20 14.20. 2 Mahomet 20.13.20 20.20 Deland-Weldon 15. 6 20.20 Saybrook 16.14 20.18.20 Octavia 6.20.17 20.11.20 Lexington 9.20.13 II. 6 U-High 20.20 McLean County Tournament 3rd District 2nd GOLF LR 186 Heyworth 187 178 Monticello 169 188 Fisher 186 183 Fairbury 176 183 Farmer City 206 190 Fairbury 185 190 Heyworth 186 175 Farmer City 215 189 Fisher 191 189 Saybrook 212 166 Gibson City 171 182 Westville 189 187 Saybrook 229 187 Octavia 228 Heyworth Inv.—3rd Monticello Inv.- 3rd WestviMe Inv.—3rd SVC—I st Volleyballers Travel Road to Victory This year the LeRoy Varsity Volleyball team set out on a journey. Destination: to discover and conquer new victories. They packed experience, determination, and teamwork to make the ’77 trip as they traveled to a 16-6 record year. Along the way, they collected some valuable souvenirs: a winning season, beating Tri-Valley, going three games with Fairbury, placing in the County Tournament, making it to finals in district, exhibiting the skills of power volleyball, and achieving a true sense of teamwork. To single out any one player would be like trying to build a house with one beam. This ’77 season could not have been built without the support of all the team members. We do regret losing the talents of senior Shelley Scott, who played an important and valuable role in the hitting department. But the eight returning Varsity spikers will lead LeRoy to pursue new roads in ’78. This year’s JV team improved tremendously and at a faster rate than was expected. The three wins to their credit were from the besteams. The young spikers’ weakest area came in service receive. However, game experience will cure this aspect of their game which contains much potential. One sophomore plus eight freshmen equals a good foundation for the future of LeRoy Volleyball. Rehearsing the bump, set, spike brand of volleyball, and executing it at the JV level will add up to victories in seasons to come. JV’s (Row 1) Sandy Zehr, mgr.; Diane Cline. Debbie Park. Brenda King. Jackie Mayer, Courtney McCauley. Rita Hanafin. Angie Swallow. Cindy Trenkle. VARSITY (Row 2) Coach LaCursia, Lori Bailey, mgr.. Donna Sage, Gwyn Denney, Julie Crosby, Tammie Riddle. Shelley Scott, Connie Reeser, Laura Haas, Beth Frey, Brenda Hudson, Chris Jenkins, mgr. Not pic: Beth Scott, Laurie Poindexter. Girl Cagers Improve With Age Hie Varsity girls basketball team raced to a 7-5 record in 78 a record improvement. Many goals were within reach this year. The first was to work and play as a team. The second was to beat arch rivals Central Catholic and Tri-Valley. The third goal was to be a contender in the Regional race. On all counts, the lady Panthers have much to be proud of. This pride was the feeling the team had playing in the Sub-Regional Championship. The final loss was a disappointment, yet a learning experience. We will return next year armed with that experience to bring more pride to LeRoy. Two seniors check out of LeRoy lineup. Shelley Scott, forward has played all four years. This year she led the team in scoring and rebounding. Her talent and experience were a valuable part of our success. Julie King, guard-forward, earned her varsity success with excellent shooting and will power to improve. The girls will be anticipating an exciting 78-79 season and are hopeful for continued LeRoy support. vi Rmrki I Wll J Kenne Jy- T. Johnson. D. Park, M. Ambrose. B. King. K. Brewer. L. Carlson. R. Munster. L. Walden. R. Hanafin. W,hlwend B Frev iT' u R°W 2 Vamt : m r: B Mathews. N. Zehr. K. Erickson. D. Sage. C. Hall. C. Reeser. S. Scott. J. Wohlwend. B. Frey. J. Crosby, j. King. S. Mounce. Coach Slabe. Coach LaCursia. 65 Rain Drops Kept Failin' on Their Heads The LeRoy Girls Swim” (Track) Team had a great year, with seven cancelled track meets. The LeRoy Girls Track Team had a brief five meet season, two of which were season meets, the other three were the vital County. Conference and District meets. The tracksters had good balance in the field events and relays, but were on short supply of sprinters and distance runners. Still, it was quality not quantity, that gave L.H.S. an impressive showing despite meet inexperience. The girls placed second at the McLean County meet of ten teams, fourth in the SVC, fifth in the District of 20 teams, and sent 3 girls to the state track meet. Due to the new class system of A and AA this year, the district meet afforded LeRoy more medals that it has ever received. Laura Carlson, freshman, broke the school record of 4'9 in the high jump at the state meet by jumping 5'2 . This placed Laura in the top 8 girls in the state. Beth Frey, sophomore, placing 2nd in District with a qualifying distance, went to state in discus. She took many first place honors this year and should return to state next year. Julie Crosby, junior, made her third debut at state, this time in the 110 hurdles. Julie will be trying for a place next year in the finals. The Panthers are looking forward to a dry 78- 79 season. STATE QUALIFIERS: Laura Carlson high jump; Julie Crosby 110 hurdles: Beth Frey discus. Row 1 (L to R): J. Coil. D. Park. T. Bealor. C. Sexton. J. Kennedy. M. Brucki. Row 2: Coach Phillips. B. King. J. King. N. Zchr. G. Denney. J. Crosby. L. Walden. Row 3: S. Bane. R. Munster. L. Carlson, mgr: S. Soctt, B. Frey. L. Haas. B. Scott. Coach LaCursia. Eat, Drink and Be Awarded There were three athletic banquets held this year. At the boys fall banquet, most valuable and most improved football and baseball players were named and varsity letters for these sports were awarded. In addition, the cheerleaders were recognized. At the spring banquet most valuable and most improved wrestlers and basketball players were announced, and letters were given. Next year's captains were also named. The girls held one athletic night in the auditorium. This year the dinner was excluded due to schedule conflicts. Awards for volleyball, basketball, and track were distributed. Co-Rec Sports Co-Rec sports offered four activities during the year. In the fall, over 32 students and teachers met once a week to battle in games of volleyball. After school in January and February , approximately 28 students and teachers bowled together. And in March. 30 students batted the birdie in badminton contests. For the final activity. over 75 students skated to fun at Skate'n Place. Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Tate sponsored the events. Pictured below are individual winners in 2 of the sports. Julie King and Gary Hamblin were the best in the doubles badmitton tourney with a record of 8-0. For the second year. Sandy Zehr received the trophy for lowest single game in bowling, while Brett Meyers (not pic) had high game and high series in bowling again this year. 68 Since the Freshman class will be the first class not to take a senior trip, their class projects won't have to be so numerous. This year they sold pecans for their projects. Officers: Mrs. Roberts, advisor: Mindy Brucki. Treas; Tammy Bealor, Vice Pres: Kathy Brewer, Sec: David Poindexter, Pres. Frosh Forge Ahead! 70 Adams. Phil Ales. Tom Ambrose. Albert. Tim Althouse. Lisa Maggie Baker. Laura Bealor. Tammy Brewer. Kathy Brucki, Mindy Buckles. Tami Carlson, Laura Clifton. Rex Coil. Roger Cook. Teresa Flanagan. Kim Gentry. David Goveia. Julie Haas, Jim Hamblin. Beth Hanafin. Rita Hankins. David Hart. Patty Hillard. Steve Hutton. Robert Imig, John Jesse, Wes Jiles, Lisa Johnson. Terri Jones. Teresa Kennedy, Julie Lowe. Linda Matlock. Chris Mathews. May. Kenny Barbara King. Brenda Lemmel, Cathy Lindsey. James Lindsey. John 71 Freshman Year: A Time for Adjusting Mayer. Jackie McCauley. Courtney McGuire. Mary Miller. James Miller. Mark Miller. Rhonda 72 Mohr. Susan Munster. Rhonda Murphy. Rita Navarra. Nella New, Dave Nichols. Mike O’Rourke. John Park. Debbie Pcavler. Eddie Poindexter. David Porter. David Reynolds, Steven Rhoades. Randy Rybum. Scott Sanders. Brenda Scaggs. Steve Schroder. Jane Scott. Beth Smith. Steven Snelling. Rhonda Sowcrby. Nan Swallow. Angie Swallow. Danny Toohill. Carl Toohill, Tim Trenkle. Cindy Tuley. Tina Underhill. John Underwood. Lori Wade. Mark Walker. Doug Walker. Jeff 73 SOPHOMORES Ring In A New Year Sophomore class officers: from left to right: Sec.-Staycee Swan; Vice pres.-Melissa Copenbarger; Treas-Beth Frey: Sponsor-Mrs. Scogan: Pres.-Laura Haas. The Sophomore sold calendars and Beich's candy as their money making projects for the year. The Sophomores also received their class rings in early December. Adams. Myron Albert. Karen Ambrose. James Bailey. Lori Bailey. Rick Barker. Brenda Baker. Paul Bea lor. Teresa Bean. Becky Biven. Lisa Bossingham, Laura Bowman. Danny Bradford.Jeff Bradford. Jim Brent. Alan Brown. Jeff Brown. Karen Bruning. Jeff Clifton. Ramona Gine. Diane Copley. Joan Coppenbarger. Melissa Craig, John Crosby. Kerry Crumbaugh. Barbara 74 t Dean. Harry DePaepe. William Dennerline. Brenda Fluegel. Robin Foehr. Lisa Ford. Laura Frey. Beth Grammer. Susie Guenther. Donna Haas, Laura Hair. Ed Hanafin, Rick Hart. Lori Houston. Candy Imig, Monte Jenkins. Crystal Jesse, Randy Jiles. Kerry Johnson. Scott Jones. Sheila Kennedy. Colleen Kennedy. Patricia Killion. Rosemary King, Kathryn Kirkpatrick. Kathy Lewis. Mike Lindsey. Laura Lindstrom. Tina Little. Pam Lowe. Steve Marcum. Curt Mattingly. Minnie Mayer. Donna Miles. Bryan Miller. Derek Miller. Stanley Mitchell. Michael Mohr. Cheryl Monical. Tammi Morgan. Brian Mounce. Lori Munster. Rick Murrey, Steve Myers. Brett Nice. Jill Nichols, Mark Norfleet. Doug Oliver. Lorrie Owens. Mark Pride. Arthur Pummill. LaDonna Reeser. Rhonda Remington. Janice Riddle. Tammie 76 Robbins. Traci Rogers. Mary Sage. Donna Satterfeal. Dana Satterfeal. Julie Schlosser. Michael Sexton. Christine Shine. Randy Small. Richard Smith. Trudy Spealman. Shelly Swallow, Pamela Swan, Staycee Umstattd. Marvin Vollmer. Vicki Wartena. William Weber. Kent W'illiamson. Mark Wilson. Harrold Wilson. Keith Not Pictured: Bob Borries Brian Roberts Wes Rouse. 77 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Hubble. Advisor; Eric Robinson. President; Sandy Mounce. Vice President; Mark Buhrke. Secretary; Gwyn Denney, Treasurer. Juniors are on the go! Albert. Terri Bane, Sylvia Beck, Teresa Biven. Bill Bleavins. Richard Bloemke. Jodi Bock. Elizabeth Brown. Cindy Brown. Randy Brown. Bob Bruning. Bob Buhrke. Mark Clifton. Randy Coit. Judy Cook. Pam Corzine, Jack Costello. Steve Craig, Leah Crosby, Julie Day, Carolyn Dehm. Kevin Denney, Gwyn Erickson. Karen Fippinger. Todd 78 Flanagan, Curtis Freidlein, Scott Hafley, Donald Hall, Cindy Freidlein, Stacey Grosenbach. Haas, Bryan Hamilton. Melinda Hart. Jill Ronald Hardesty. Mitch Haas. John Hudson. Brenda Class of '79 has Varied Activities Hull. Cara Kagel. Barb Hume. Myra Jackson, Rusty Kennedy. Diane Kiper. Robert Jensen. Gayle Jiles. Brian Kirby. Larry Lee Lacey. Lynn Jiles. Julie Lindstrom. Lenny 79 McGuire. Elizabeth McGuire. Kevin McLain. Ralph McLain. Russell Marcum. McCaslin. Burl William Miles. Bill Not Pictured: Borries. Tereaa Gentry. Cathy Morgan. Jeffrey Smith. Doug Twist, Roger Winnick. Robin Stark. Terry 80 Mohr. Nancy Nelson, Deanna Puls. Dale Mosier, Todd Ommen. Janet Reeser. Connie Moss. Jon Pendley. Victor Regenold. Laura Moss. Kelly Pointexter. Laurie Rusher. Jim Mounce, Sandy Price, Marty Rjddle. Harold Nalley. Leah Prospal. Dan Robinson. Eric Satterfeal. Brenda Smith. Marty Thompson. Keith Scaggs. Angela Sparks, David Toohill. Bill Schroeder, Richard Spence. Faye Wahls. Charles Schultz. Michele Stills. Toni Walker, Stephanie Scott, Vikki Swallow. David Weber. Kimberly Smith. Lynn Taylor. Bryan Wendland. Tim Juniors are Looking Forward to Better Things Wey. Mark 81 Wey. Marty Winter. Kirk Wohlwend, Janet Wright, Debra Zchr. Nancy Class '78 Makes Its Mark on L.H.S. The seniors of ’78 began the year with the biweekly clean-up of the library, which was kept as clean as possible. August and September were the months for chickens. Participation was great even during Homecoming week. Fortunately, the seniors found time for the banner and float along with duties at the chicken farm. Those were busy months for the seniors. In the spring, they participated in the annual clean-up of country roads. Also, they made profits from the Slave Auction. All of these projects were to fund the Senior Trip, the last big party of the year. Baccalaureate was on May 28 and graduation was held on May 29. Congratulations, class, you made it! Officers: (R -L) Tom Belyea. Treasurer. Julie Schlosser. Secretary. Anita Mayer. Vice. Mr. Tate. Sponsor. Not pictured. Chris Satterfeal. President. 82 There is a Paradox in Pride—It Makes Some Men Ridiculous, but Prevents Others From Becoming So 83 -Charles Caleb Colton Great Works Are Performed Not by Strength but by Persistence. There is No Failure Except in No Longer Trying -Unknown Delmar Leathers When Shall We Learn to be Proud? For Only Pride Is Creative! -Randolph Stillman Borue 85 Persistence Is a Great Element of Success. If You Only Knock Long Enough and Loud Enough at the Gate, You Are Sure to Wake Up Somebody. 86 -H. W. Longfellow Not Pictured: Kirk Buss Bob Hankins Darrell McCaslin Kevin Martin Steve Swan Randy Wilson 87 Senior Activity Listed JILL BAILEY: Softball. Pep Club, Pantherettes. Trackettes. FHA. Co-Rec Sports. Play Cast. RHONDA BAILEY JEFF BANE: Transfer Parkway South Sr. High School. Manchester. MO; Basketball. L-Club. TENA BECK: Girls Basketball. Pep Club. Pantherettes, Trackettes. Wrestlerettes. FHA, Co-Rec Sports. G.A.A., Powder Puff Football. TOM BELYEA: Football. Wrestling, Golf, Baseball. Chorus, Band. Madrigals. L-Club, Senior Treasurer. State Solo and Ensemble, District Chorus. District Band. County Chorus, County Band, Who's Who Among American High School Students. Who's Who in High School Music. McDonald’s All-American Band Nominee. BRAD BLOEMKE: Football. Basketball. Wrestling. DEBBIE BREWER: JV and Varsity Cheerleader. Student Council Sec.. Pep Club Treas.. Trackette. Co-Rec Sports, G.A.A.. Homecoming Court. Who's Who Among American High School Students. TERRI CLINE: Transfer from Farmer City—Mansfield, Girl’s Softball. Pep Club, FHA. Chorus. Play Cast, Play Crew. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. BOBCOIT: Football. Basketball. Wrestling. KELLY COOK: Girl’s Softball, Pep Club. Chorus, Play Crew. MARK COPLEY: Wrestling, Track, L-Club. Student of the Month. SARA DEAN: Pep Club, FFA. Chorus. Play Crew, District Chorus. MIKE EASTHAM: Track. KEITH FLUEGAL: Football. Wrestling. L-Club. DAVE GUSTAFSON: Student Council. National Honor Society V.P.. Co-Rec Sports. Play Cast. Speech Team, D.A.R. Citizenship. Student of the Month. S.A.A.. Who's Who Among American High School Students. GENA HALL: Wrestling Cheerleader. Pep Club. Pantherettes. Trackettes. Wrestlerettes. Chorus. HOLLY HALLER: Girls’ Basketball. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports. NANCY HALM: Student Council. Yearbook. Pep Club. Pantherette, Trackette. Co-Rec Sports. Pom Pom Squad, Chorus, Band. GAA. Play Cast, District Chorus. District Band. Homecoming Court. GARY HAMBLIN: Football. Basketball. Track. Baseball, Powder Puff Cheerleader, Pep Club, Co-Rec Sports. L-Club, Junior Class VP. Speech Team, Homecoming King. JEFF HARBISON: Football. Basketball. Track. Golf. Student Council Pres.. Student Council VP. Pep Club. FFA. Chorus, L-Club. JERRY JACKSON: Football. Basketball. Wrestling. Track. Powder Puff Cheerleader, Student Council. National Honor Society. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club. Play Cast, Homecoming Court. MARK JOHNSON DOUG KENNEDY: Football. Wrestling, Track. FFA. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club. KATHY KIMLER: Girls Track. Student Council, Pep Club. Pantherette. Trackette. Co-Rec Sports. Play Crew, Home- coming Court. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. GAA. JULIE KING: Girls Basketball. Girls Track. Girls Softball, JV and Varsity Cheerleader. National Honor Society. Pep Club. Pantherette, Co-Rec Sports. Chorus. L-Club. Play Cast, State Solo and Ensemble, District Chorus. Student of the Month. SAA. STEVE KING: Basketball. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club. SAA. JOY LEASE: Transfer from Watseka; Student Council, Pep Club. FHA Pres.. FHA Section Treas.. Co-Rec Sports, Chorus. Band. DELMAR LEATHERS: Football. Basketball. Track. Baseball. Pep Club. L-Club. JERRY LITTLE: Cross Country. Track. Wrestling. Pep Club, FFA. L-Club. 88 ANITA MAYER: Girls Basketball, Track, Girls Softball, Pep Club, FH A. Co-Rec Sports, Senior Class VP. DARRELL McCASLIN: Football. Basketball, Golf. Baseball. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club. JEFF MITCHELL: Basketball, Sophomore Class Sec., Play Crew. DWAYNE MOORE DENNIS MORGAN: Football. Basketball. L-Club, Homecoming Court. RICHARD MUNSTER: Football. Wrestling. Track. Pep Club. FFA VP. Chorus. Band. Madrigals, Madrigal Student Director. L-Club. Play Cast, State Solo and Ensemble. District Chorus, District Band. Country Chorus. Who's Who Among American High School Students, Who's Who in High School Music. JULIE NICE: Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Girls Track, Girls Softball. Student Council, National Honor Society, Yearbook. Pep Club. Pantherette, Chorus. Band. L-Club, Freshman Class Pres., Junior Class Pres.. Play Cast. District Speech Sectional. Speech. State Speech. Speech Team. State Solo and Ensemble. District Chorus, District Band. County Band, Homecoming Queen. DAR Citizenship. UN Pilgrimage for Youth. Girls State. SAA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Who's Who in High School Music. SHERRY ODLAND: Pep Club. DAVID O’ROURKE: Cross Country. Basketball. Track, Powder Puff Cheerleader. Student Council Pres.. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports, Chorus. L-Club. Play Cast. State Solo and Ensemble. District Chorus. Boys’ State. Student of the Month. SAA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. JEFF RAFFERTY: Student Council. FFA. GINNY REYNOLDS: Student Council. Pep Club. Panther-ettes, Trackettes. Co-Rec Sports. Pom Pom Squad. Chorus. Play Crew. Homecoming Court. GAA. DENNIS ROGERS: Basketball. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports. Sweetheart Swirl King. CHRIS SATTERFEAL: Football. Track. Junior Class Sec.. Senior Class Pres.. Play Cast, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. JULIE SCHLOSSER: Student Council. Pep Club. Panther-ettes. Trackettes. Co-Rec Sports. Chorus. Senior Class Sec., Play Cast. Sweetheart Swirl Queen. SHELLEY SCOTT: Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball. Girls Track, Girls Softball. Student Council. Yearbook. Pep Club. Pantherettes. Co-Rec Sports. Chorus. Band. Madrigals, Madrigal Student Director. L-Club. Play Cast. State Solo and Ensemble, District Chorus. District Band. County Chorus. County Band. Student of the Month. Who’s Who in High School Music. JUDD SHORT: Football. Wrestling. Track. Golf. L-Club. CATHY SPENCE: National Honor Society. Yearbook. Pep Club. Pantherettes. Trackettes. FHA. Sophomore Class Pres., Freshman Class Sec-Treas.. Speech Team. Student of the Month. SAA, Who’s Who Among American High School Students. KELLY SPENCER STEVE SWAN: Golf, Pep Club. FFA. Co-Rec Sports. Chorus, Band. Madrigal Ensemble. Speech Team. State Solo and Ensemble. County Band. Who’s Who in High School Music. McDonald’s All-American Band Nominee. MARK TRIMBLE: FFA. DAN UMSTATTD: Football, Wrestling. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club, Sophomore Class VP, Freshman Class VP. CATHY WARTENA DAVID WENDLAND: Football. Wrestling. Golf, National Honor Society. Pep Club. Co-Rec Sports. L-Club. Play Cast. SAA. CONNIE WILSON: Transfer from NCHS. RANDY WILSON: Chorus. County Chorus. LANCE WOOD: Football, Wrestling. Golf. Co-Rec Sports, L-Club, Play Crew. ANGIE WOODRUM: Wrestling Cheerleader. Pep Club. Pantherettes. Wrestlerettes. Pom Pom Squad. GAA. Who's Who Among High School Students. DOUG WORTHEY: Basketball. Co-Rec Sports. ALAN ZEHR: Cross Country. Wrestling. Track. Co-Rec Sports, Band, L-Club, State Solo and Ensemble. 89 ACTIVITY LISTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR: Douglas Beecher Kirk Buss Robert Day Daniel Gassaway Scot Hardesty Crystal Jackson Greg Peavler Rose Peavler Bryan Phelps Jeri Poison BF.THE BEST OF WHATEVER YOU ARE by Douglas Mallock If you can't be a pine on top of the hill. Be a scrub in the valley—but be The best little scrub by the side of the rill: Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a bush, be a bit of the grass. Some highway happier make; If you can't be muskie. then just be a bass— But the liveliest bass in the lake! We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew. There's something for all of us here. There's big work to do. and there's lesser to do. And the task we must do.is the near. If you can't be a highway, then just be a trail. If you can’t be the sun. be a star It isn't by size that you win or fail— Be the best of whatever you are! © The Best Loved Poems of the American People. Hazel Fellelleman. ed. (1936) Garden City Publishing Co. 90 THE SENIORS OF '78: REFLECTIONS OF THE YEAR 92 waiting, always waiting. . . on the beach . . . “horsing” around. . . home at last 93 LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT! The last two big events for the class of 1978 were held on the nights of May 28 and 29. Baccalaureate was at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium with Jim Williams. Minister Christian Church and Harvey Dibrell. First United Methodist Church giving the prayers for the evening. “Things that Count” was the sermon given by Reverend Bruce Badger. The LeRoy Concert Choir performed at Baccalaureate with the Concert Band playing the following night at the high school gymnasium for graduation. Speakers for the event were Reverend Wm. Mullis of the First Baptist Church. Don Jenkins. President of the Board of Education. Chris Satter-feal. President Senior Class, and honor addresses given by David Gustafson. Julie Nice (Co-Valedictorians), and Julie King (Salutalorian). After the last piece of music was played by the concert band, the class lined up outside for final congratulations. 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:962-3191 LeRoy. 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MAIN CLINTON, ILLINOIS 61727 PHONE (217)935-3652 PORTRAITS • WEDDINGS • BABIES • GROUPS • PROMS • SCHOOLS • NATURAL COLOR 107 NEWS STORIES OF LHS State praises LeRoy schools LEROY (PNS)—LeRoy school administrators Friday recieved the results of a Jan. 19 evaluation of the LeRoy school system. Examiners praised the educational progress and leadership of Supt. Pasquale Dardano. Of 62 points in the examination. Dardano said, the district fell short on two all seven school board members had not signed the year s budget, and the panel suggested a review of the impress The Marsh property annexation finally became a reality at Monday night’s City Council meeting after it was brought up for a vote. The four aldermen present, George Cook, Jack Gassaway, Bruce Owens and Bob Abner voted four yeas and no nays. Mr Larry Marsh, owner of the property, also got final platt approval for the addition which will be called Golden Eagle Estates This addition will include 97 building lots and a 10 acre city park As a preamble to the Marsh annexation a 200’ strip of land belonging to Glen Golden was also annexed to the city. This land was inadvertantly left out of an earlier annexation and this strip of land was a necessity to the Marsh addition. (on-hand revolving) fund for better understanding The evaluation panel listed five outstanding points at LeRoy: educational atmosphere; articulation of the career program; number of grants received by teachers, comprehensive curriculum at all levels; and all teachers are instructing in major areas Lp ROY—The Le Roy High School marching band, directed by Randy Crump, has added many new features and it has increased its membership. The newest attractions are two drum majorettes, a four-member color guard and a 16-girl flag corps. A pompon team also performs with the band, but it was organized last year. In addition to expanding the units in the band, Crump started an awards system, added a jazz band and expanded the pejrf band to create new interest in the music program. The band also participated in Ktarching band competition this year for the first time. The Marching Panthers placed third out of 16 schools in one division of competition at University of Illinois Band Day in October The drum majorettes also won a third place LeRoy names Fippinger MVP; 32 earn letters LEROY — Junior running back Todd Fippinger was named Most Valuable Player for LeRoy High School's football team at the school’s football awards banquet Tuesday night. Fippinger gained 781 yards rushing on 166 carries for a 4.7 average. Junior Lenny Lindstrom, who accumulated the most defensive points for tackles, assists, fumble recoveries and interceptions, received the most improved player award and the defensive award Tri-Captaiqs of the team were Gary Hamblin, Jerry Jackson and Judd Short. Richard Munster was honorary captain Newly-elected tri-captains for next year’s team are Bob Brown, Randy Brown and Fippinger. This season’s letter-winners were: Sanlart —Tom Belyea, Keith Flutgel, Dan Gasseway, Gary Hamblin, Jeff Harbl� on, Scott Hard-e� ty. Jerry Jackson, Doug Kennedy, Delmar Leather . Dennis Morgan. Richard Munster, David O'Rourke. Judd Short .Juniors —Bob Brown. Randy Brown. Bob Brunlng. Todd Fippinger, Curtis Flanagan, Scott Frledlein, Ron Hamilton, Mitch Hardesty, Lenny Lindstrom, Todd Hosier. Kevin McGuire. Harold Riddle. David Sparks. David Swallow, Bryan Taylor, Tim Wendland, Mark way tret —Dan Bowman, Jeff Brown. —Mark Williamson. figures Enrollment for 1977-78 The following enrollment figures have been released as follows. Pre-school 9, kindergarten 56, grade 1, 79; grade 2, 69; grade 3, 76; grade 4, 76; grade 5, 73; unclassified, 6; Total Elementary, 444 Grade 6, 69; grade 7, 78; grade 8, 91; pre-vocational, 4. Total Middle School 242. Grade 9, 75; grade 10, 104; grade 11, 96; grade 12, 70; pre-vocational, 5. Total High School 350. Total attending LeRoy Schools is 1,036 with five students from LeRoy attending special classes in Bloomington-Normal which makes a total of 1,041. There are 22 students from other districts attending LeRoy Schools which gives a grand total of 1.063 students. Matmen in record book Three more L.H.S. matmen added their names to the LeRoy Record Book. The three qualified for the 22 Club on the basis of their work this past weekend. This is the first time for junior 185 pounder Todd Mosier while seniors Jerry Little 119, and Keith Fluegel 167, made it for the second time. Four other wrestlers have already qualified. They include: Bob Brown 126, Randy Brown 132, Richard Munster 155. and Judd Short Hwt Alumni tourney success More than 500 spectators watched eight basketball games Friday evening as the 76-77 graduates played their way to the Championship of the LeRoy Alumni Basketball Tourney sponsored by the LeRoy Kiwanis Club. Spikers wrap up 16-5 Just in time for the holidays, the LeRoy High School Volley ball team completed a super season package They crossed many season goals off their list First, they improved on last year’s 3-9 record Second, they beat Tn-Valley, at the county tournament, in two games. Third, was to place in the county tournament The Panthers took third behind Gridley and Bellflower Le-Koy did not get to play Bellflower in the tourney, but they beat them in season play Fourth, was to make a better showing at districts This year LeRoy made it to finals against U-High, and lost in two games Due to the high ambitions on the team to be number one next year, many of our players will be attending Volleyball camps this summer to sharpen their skills This would mean a tremendous advantage and experience for our team in 78. At districts the spikers knocked off Octavia in a close 20-6. 18-20, 20-17 escape LeRoy then clipped Lexington 20-9. 11 20. 20-13 Wednesday night, placing LeRoy in the finals match with U-High U-High. blessed with a brilliant hitter cut LeRoy’s hopes in a convincing 11-20, 6-20 victory over the Panthers We look to 78 with promise and confidence - look out U-High LeRoy girls defeat Central Catholic LEROY (PNS) - LeRoy High School’s girls basketball team handed Central Catholic’s girls a 43-34 loss Monday here. Central Catholic.. LeRoy.............. • 17 11 24 24 34 34 43 CENTRAL CATHOLIC -Lttson 4; Saliade 17. Vail 6; Corbitt 1. Segobiano 2; Ryan 2, Wilson 0, Novacek LEROY -Scott 16, Crosby 10, Vohlwend 4, Sage 9, King 4, Reeier 0; FreyO.Mounce 0 IN DEDICATION. We, the yearbook staff of LeRoy High School, wish to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to our wonderful sponsor. Sherry Morgan. 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