Leaf River High School - Lerico Yearbook (Leaf River, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1965 volume:

LE-RI- CO 1965 FOREWORD As we leave this school for new adventures in life, we will look back to the great times we've had. We, of the annual staff, have tried to include the interesting activities of this year in this edition of the LE-RI-CO. The staff thanks all who have in any way helped us make this yearbook. We hope that this issue of the LE-RI-CO will serve to bring back pleasant memories in future years. CONTENTS FACULTY CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS page 6 ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES page 23 page 35 ADMINISTRATION School Board 5 Donald Gallup Congratulations to the Class of 1965 MOUNT MORRIS LEATHER AND CANVAS SHOP Mount Morris, Illinois ZICKUHR 'S DRUG WALGREEN AGENCY Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-4216 Ralph Zickuhr, R. Ph. 6 Faculty MR. HEFFNER MRS. JENKIN MRS. MAYER MR. MOEDE MR. STEVENS MRS. MAYES ACKERS MEN'S WEAR For Men and Boys Mt. Morris, Illinois 7 Compliments of DURAND GAMBLE STORE Durand, Illinois MT. MORRIS DRESS SHOP Mt. Morris, Illinois Fran and Ruth MOUNT MORRIS INDEX 119 S. Wesley Ave. Phone 734-4211 8 Senior PHIL BAKER PRISCILLA BURKEY LARRY BUTTEL RONALD BUTTEL Compliments to the Class of 65 TASTEE-FREEZ Leaf River 10 Class of ’65 Compliments of KRETSINGER'S GARAGE Standard Service Leaf River, Illinois 11 SHAREN GREENWOOD KATHY GRIFFIN DARLENE GROVE ROBERT HAMMOND LLOYD FREEZE GARY GALLUP SENIOR CLASS MOTTO: 12 POGGIOLI AND SONS Royal Blue Store General Mdse. BILL MOTTER AGENCY Insurance Tax Service Leaf River, Illinois IF WE CAN’T DO GREAT THINGS, WE CAN DO SMALL TLIINGS IN A GREA T WA Y. ADELINE GRAIN CO. Phone Forreston 938-2317 R.F.D. Leaf River, Illinois 13 FORRESTON VETERINARY SERVICE Drs. Turner, Strahn, Manser Phone 938-3538 CLASS FLOWER: PINK ROSE GARY SCHREIBER BRIAN SKOGSBERG JOAN PATTERSON RODNEY POGGIOLI LINDA REYNOLDS STEVE RIDENOUR LEAF RIVER COIN LAUNDRY Why Buy Wash and Dry 14 ELMER NORUP Livestock—Trucking—Hog-Buying Phone 738-2221, Leaf River, 111. CLASS COLORS: PINK AND WHITE GREGG STARK GERALD THOMAS MICHAEL T HURL BY SHIRLEY TURNER DELORES WILLIAMS DORIS WILLIAMS CONNIE FEARY LEAF RIVER LUMBER CO. Building Materials--Coal—Farm Supplies Leaf River, Illinois 15 Compliments of O. L. CAPES Leaf River, Illinois f tyn «. (ftfmm 'tiam. ([i . .) Dale Carlson 1946-1964 In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond his depar- ture. You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you, that spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things he touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends. He lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew him.'1 Angelo Patri 16 SENIOR ACTIVITIES BAKER, PHIL: Annual Staff 3,4 (Off. 3, Co-Ed. 4); Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Camera Club 3.4 (Off 4); Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Lettermen 3.4 (Off. 4); Newspaper 2; S.O.S. 1; Student Council 1,3,4 (Off. 4); Track 1,2,3. BURKEY, PRISCILLA: Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Librarian 2,4; S.O.S. 4; Student Council 4. BUTTEL, LARRY: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Lettermen 4. BUTTEL, RONALD: Basketball 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4 (Off. 4); Football 3,4; Lettermen 3,4; S.O.S. 1. CARPENTER, MARY: Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1; F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, (Sporthead 4); 5.0. 5. 1; Student Council 3. DEEN, BILL: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. FREEZE, LLOYD: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Off. 4); Football 1,3,4; Lettermen 1,2,3,4; S.O.S. 1. GALLUP, GARY: Basketball Manager 3; F.F.A. 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen 1,2,3,4 (Off. 4); S.O.S. 1; Student Council 1; Track 1,2,3,4. GREENWOOD, SHAREN: Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Dramatics 3,4 (Off. 4); G.A.A. 1.2.3.4 (Off. 3,4); Homecoming Court 2,3; Homecoming Queen 4; Jr. Play 3; S.O.S. 1,3,4. GRIFFIN, KATHY: Annual Staff 2,3,4 (Off. 4); Band 1,2,3,4 (Camp 1); Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Dixieland Band 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4 (Off. 4); F.T.A. 2,3 (Off. 3); G.A.A. 2,3; Girls' State Alt. 3; Homecoming Court 3; Jr. Play 3; Librarian 2,4; S.O.S. 1,3,4; Student Council 1. GROVE, DARLENE: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead 3); Jr. Play 3; Li- brarian 2; S.O.S. 1,2,3,4. HAMMOND, ROBERT: Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4; S.O.S. 1; Track 1,2,3,4. HARLEM AN, DENNIS: F.F.A. 2,3,4; Football 4; Track 1. HELMAN, SANDY: Chorus 1; S.O.S. 1. HILLIARD, CAROLYN: F.H.A. 4. KAHLY, MIRIAM: Bandl; F.H.A. 3,4 (Off. 4); G.A.A. 3,4. KUNTZELMAN, ALTON: Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys' State Alt. 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 1,3; Homecoming King 4; Lettermen 1,2,3,4; S.O.S. 1; Track 1,2,3,4. LEATHER, DONALD: F.F.A. 2,3,4 (Off. 4); Football 4; Lettermen 4. LEISSON, MARCIA: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4 (Sporthead 4). MAIL AND, NOLA: Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Off. 3), (Camp Rep. 2); F.T.A. 4 (Off. 4); G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; 5.0. 5. 1,2. MOWRER, CHARLENE: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; S.O.S. 1,2,3,4. MYERS, EUGENE: Baseball 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Lettermen 4; Track 3,4. NEWCOMER, GAIL: Chorus 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; F.H.A. 4; S.O.S. 4. PALS, ANITA: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Off. 4). NEWCOMER'S GARAGE KNODLE'S GARAGE Body and Fender Work We Give S H Green Stamps Phone 738-2882 Dial: 738-2319 Leaf River, III. 17 SENIOR ACTIVITIES PATTERSON, JOAN: Annual Staff 1,4; Band 1,2,3,4 (Camp 2); Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Dixieland Band 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3, (Off. 2,3); G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead 3,4); Girls' State 3; Homecoming Court 1,4; Jr. Play 3; Librarian 1; Sextet 2,3,4; S.O.S. 1,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4 (Off. 3,4). POGGIOLI, RODNEY: Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen 2,3,4; S.O.S. 1; Student Council 2; Track 1,2,3,4. REYNOLDS, LINDA: Annual Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4 (Camp 1); Cheerleader 1,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Dixieland Band 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; F.T.A. 2 (Off. 2); G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead 2,4); Homecoming Court 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Librarian 3; Sextet 2,3,4; S.O.S. 1,3,4 (Off. 4). RIDENOUR, STEVE: Band 1,2,3,4; Boys' State Alt. 3; Camera Club 2; Chorus 1,2,3; Dramatics 3,4 (Off. 4); Jr. Play 3; Newspaper 3,4 (Off. 3); Speech Contest 3,4. SCHREIBER, GARY: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. SKOGSBERG, BRIAN: Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys' State Alt. 3; Camera Club 4; Chorus 4; Class Of- ficer 2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Lettermen 3,4; Newspaper 4. STARK, GREGG: Annual Staff 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 (Camp 1); Boys' State 3; Camera Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Class Officer 1,2; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Dixieland Band 2,3,4; F.T.A. 2; Jr. Play 3; Newspaper 4; Speech Contest 3,4. THOMAS, GERALD: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Off. 2); Football 1. THURLBY, MICHAEL: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 (Off. 4); Football (Mgr.) 2; Lettermen 2,3,4. TURNER, SHIRLEY: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. WILLIAMS, DELORES: Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,3,4 (Off. 4); G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; S.O.S. 1. WILLIAMS. DORIS: Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,3,4 (Off. 4); C.A.A. 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead 3); S.O.S. 1. FRED COOK GARAGE General Repairing Phone 738-2515 LEAF RIVER VALLEY TELEPHONE CO. Leaf River, Illinois 18 Juniors J. Bowerman B. Brown J. Baker T. Baker J. Bauer D. Dooyen S. Fischer D. Buzzell L. Engel L. Engle E. Fogle L. Freeze C. Heater V. K arrow R. Knight J. Newcomer D. Kretsinger S. Kuntzelman L. Martin J. Miller L. Osbaugh B. Patterson J. Ridenour M. Schclling M. Wilson Compliments of: ORVILLE BAKENER and DONALD MORRISON Sophomores E. Beard L. Blake H. Bolen R. Borgman R. Borne man J. Carpenter S. Cook J. Cowan R. Craven R. Craven J. Kahly J. Knight D. Krause R. Lancaster B. Long C. Greenwood F. Hall V. Hamilton S. Hartje G. Jones F. Lutz F. McDowell J. Patchin S. Pair W. Pool J. Robertson T. Satterfield J. Smith D. Stine Compliments of ROGER WARREN'S STANDARD SERVICE Phone 732-2561 Oregon, III. PHYL'S FLOWERS 320 Washington St. Oregon, Illinois 20 Freshmen David Barnhart, Howard Book, Norman Branscomb, Dan Bus- kohl, Phyllis Buttel, Allen But terbaugh. Kathy Cowan, Sharri Davis Sheryl DeForge, Jim Engel Randall Engle, Bob Gallup. Sandra Ganzel, Randy Griffin, Joe Grove, Dorothy Hall, Gary Harleman, Paula Hartje. Orval Hilliard, Kathy Ingram, Linda Jenkins, Mary Kahly, Roger Mail and, Debbie Mar- tin. Kenny Maxwell, Bob Miller, Lyle Morrison, Tom Mulford, Jeanne Patterson, Beth Penn. Faye Pini, Tom Reynolds, Melody Ridenour, Linda San- ders, Linda Smith, David Southall. James Stark, Susan Tucker, David Wehmeyer, Richard Wenzel, Sharon White, Russell Williams. Compliments of YOUR COUNTRY COMPANY'S AGENT Guy Jr. Bill Lomax Leaf River, Illinois 738-2514 21 Class Officers Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Presidents: J. Patterson, M. Schelling, G. Jones, N. Branscomb. Vice-Presidents: B. Skogsberg, E. Fogle, B. Borneman, J. Patterson. Secretaries: L. Reynolds, T. Baker, T. Satterfield, A. Butterbaugh. Treasurers: K. Griffin, J. Bowerman, C. Greenwood, S. Davis. Advisors: Mr. Asbury, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Jenkin, Mr. Heffner, Mrs. Duncan. BEAKY'S STANDARD SERVICE Tires, Batteries, Accessories Tune-up, Alignment, and Undercoating Complete Car Service STEVE'S BODY SHOP Phone 734-4548, East on Rte. 64 Mt. Morris, Illinois 22 Camera Club L-R STANDING: R. Griffin, R. Engle, V. Hamilton, J. Stark. KNEELING: Treas. E. Fogle, Pres. B. Skogsberg, Vice Pres. P. Baker, Sec. G. Stark, Adv. Mr. C. Moede. Who's in the darkroom now? Probably an ambitious member of the Camera Club. Since the darkroom was built and equipped you can't get the members out of that room! The members spent five weeks (including Saturdays) constructing the darkroom. The sound of ham- mers and saws could be heard during class periods. We were all re- lieved when the room was finished and we could go back to con- centrating in our usual manner!! ! NEW DARK ROOM TOT AND TEEN SHOP Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone: 734-4816 24 PIP'S DRIVE-IN 312 East Hitt Mt. Morris, Illinois Dramatics “To Be, or Not to Be: That Is the Question” Recognize this line? The members of the Dramatics Club should. They went to see the production of Hamlet in Freeport early October. Our year was an active one with many plays, skits, and dramatic readings given. Our president, Steve Ridenour, participated in both the Route 72 and district speech contests. ROW ONE: S. Fischer, D. Grove, S. Greenwood, Sec., S. Ridenour, Pres., K. Griffin, V. Pres., J. Ridenour, L. Reynolds, J. Patterson. ROW TWO: S. Kuntzelman, L. Os- baugh, C. Heater, M. Schelling, J. Bowerman, D. Dooyen, G. Newcomer, Mrs. Esterly, Adv. ROW THREE: M. Wilson, B. Brown, J. Baker, V. Karrow, T. Baker. MT. MORRIS MOTOR SALES INC. Rt. 64 East Mt. Morris, III. 734-4344 Man-a-live, It's RAMBLER '65 The Sensible Spectaculars 25 F.F.A L. to R.--ROW 1, B. Miller, O. Hilliard, R. Williams, R. Mailand, L. Morrison, Butterbaugh, H. Book, S. Pair, J. Engel, Mr. Asbury. ROW 2, D. Harleman, B. Hammond, J. Grove, D. Southall, D. Barnhart, R. Engle, J. Thomas, G. Schreiber, F. Hall. ROW 3, L. Buttel, G. Harleman, L. Martin, R. Wenzel, N. Brans- comb, D. Buzzel, J. Robertson, M. Thurlby, D. Leather, ROW 4, J. Miller, L. Rfeeze, R. Buttel, B. Patterson, E. Fogle, W. Engle, E. Meyer, J. Cowan, R. Lancaster, D. Stein. Officers L. TO R.--SEATED, M. Thurlby, Sec.; B. Patterson, V.-Pres.; R. Buttel, Pres.; E. Fogle, Treas. STANDING, L. Freeze, Sentinel; Mr. Asbury, Advisor; D. Leather, Reporter. 26 SEWARD PRODUCE SUPPLY Seward, Illinois Phone 247-2105 F.H.A FIRST ROW: D. Williams, B. Brown, P. Burkey, S. Fischer, J. Bowerman, D. Dooyen, M. Kahly, V. Karrow, N. Mailand, Mrs. Duncan. SECOND ROW: B. Penn, K. Cowan, S. White, S. Cook, S. Kuntzelman, A. Pals, D. Hall, T. Baker, J. Baker. THIRD ROW: P. Butte 1, M. Leisson, D. Williams, C. Hillard, P. Krause, C. Mowrer, G. Newcomer. The Future Homemakers of America were involved in several projects this year. Mrs. Paula Alexander was adopted as the chapter grandmother. She was remembered with a Christmas gift and every month with a card. She was the guest of honor at the F.H.A. Banquet held in May. Other activities included helping the Preschool Mothers' Club with their style show, celebrating National F.H.A. week, working on the junior homemaking degree, and attending the F.H.A. rallies. The club conducted money making projects to send a member to F.H.A. camp. FIRST ROW: T. Baker, J. Bowerman, D. Williams, B. Brown, Mrs. Duncan. SECOND ROW: M. Kahly, D. Williams, S. Fischer, S. Kuntzelman, A. Pals. Compliments of BYRON MEDICAL CENTER Byron, Illinois Congratulations to The Graduating Class of '65 BYRON FOOD MART 27 GAA Top: F. Pini, M. But- tel, B. Penn, J. Smith, B. Long, R. Craven, T. Satterfield, R. Craven, S. White, D. Martin, J. Patchin, J. Patterson, M. Kahly, L. Smith, S. Davis, L. Jenkins, M. Ridour. Lower L.: C. Green- wood, M. Schelling, S. Cook, S. Turner, J. Bower man, S. De- Forge, D. Hall, V. Karrow, T. Baker, C. Heater, M. Leisson, J. Baker, V. Hamil- ton, S. Fischer, L. Osbaugh, J. Ridenour, B. Brown. Lower L.: S. Hartje, G. Knight, J. Carpen- ter, S. Greenwood, P. Krause, D. Williams, N. Mailand, M. Kahly, D. Williams, M. Wilson, S. Kunt- zelman, D. Grove, L. Reynolds, M. Carpen- ter, J. Patterson, Mrs. Jenkins, W. Pool. Sportheads: L. to R.—J. Patterson, M. Leisson, V. Karrow, C. Heater, J. Bowerman, C. Green- wood, L. Osbaugh, J. Baker, T. Baker, L. Reyn- olds. Officers: L. to R.—Sue Fischer, Sec.; Sharen Greenwood, Vice Pres.; Marcia Wilson, Pres. JENKIN'S CLEANERS Where Quality is an Actuality Oregon, Illinois DONALDSON’S DAIRY SERVICE Distributor of Dairy Lane Products Mt. Morris, III. 28 Demon Club Lower L. to R.: Mr. Stevens, Mr. Block, D. Leather, E. Myers, F. McDowell, M. Thurlby, R. Poggioli, J. Cowan, S. Kuntzlcman, B. Hammond, B. Skogs- berg, E. Fogle, R. Buttle, L. Buttle, J. Miller, R. Knight, B. Patterson, P. Baker, L. Freeze, G. Gallup. A new constitution was drawn up and signed by the members of the Lettermen Club. The name was changed to Demon Club. After earning money by selling candy and sweatshirts, the club bought a new whirlpool bath for the athletic department. The club also bought the lumber for a new equipment room. Wilson Baker and Harold Griffin were made honorary members of the club for their help in building the equipment room and its furnishings. Every member bought his own letter sweater. This was truly a suc- cessful year and much of this success was due to the work of our advisors, Mr. Block and Mr. Stevens. Officers (L. to R.) Mr. Stevens—Advisor Lloyd Freeze—Vice-Pres. Gary Gallup—Pres. Phil Baker--Sec. Treas. Mr. Block—Advisor Compliments of MT. MORRIS CLEANERS Mt. Morris, Illinois 29 TOWN AND COUNTRY LANES Mt. Morris, Illinois F.T.A. L-R, FIRST ROW; L. Jenkins, S. Cook, N. Mailand, V. Hamilton, H. Book, J. Patchin. SECOND ROW: J. Schrader, B. Long, T. Satterfield, C. Greenwood, P. Krause, Mrs. Mayes, R. Borneman. THIRD ROW: E. Beard, G. Knight, J. Patterson, S. Davis, M. Ridenour, D. Stine. Librarians L-R: R. Griffin, L. Jenkins, H. Book, M. Schelling, Mrs. Asbury, P. Burkey, J. Ridenour, K. Griffin, L. Osbaugh, T. Satterfield, V. Karrow. Compliments of GAMBLE STORES PECATONIA AND BYRON RUSSEL BINNING AND SONS Compliments of HESS CLOTHING STORE Byron, Illinois 30 Newspaper staff takes time out for a picture. SEATED: Tonda Satterfield, Sandy Kuntzelman, Editor Jane Bowerman. STANDING: Marcia Wilson, Advisor Mrs. Donald Mayer, Jerre Ridenour, Susan Fisher, Steve Ridenour, Brian Skogsberg, Gregg Stark, Greg Jones. Dateline Leaf River — The newspaper staff had a busy year. It started with a newspaper seminar at the Faust Hotel in Rockford. There the staff learned how to improve their paper. A part of the seminar was devoted to constructive criticism. The staffs of the Rockford Newspapers gave speeches dealing with the different areas of a paper such as sports, clubs, and special activities. The staff returned home full of ideas to put into the paper. First they covered the sports events with accurate accounts and candid opinions. Full support was given to the various money-raising activities. Special recognition was awarded several individuals. As a final tribute to the sen- iors, the newspaper staff com- posed a senior portrait for each senior. The newspaper staff hopes that it has fulfilled its purpose to publicize all high school events. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON Byron, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C DR. L. M. STAUFFER Optometrist Mt. Morris, Illinois 31 S.O.S. LOWER RIGHT: Mrs. Jenkin, L. Reynolds, C. Heater, T. Baker, M. Schelling, J. Patterson, S. Fischer, J. Patchin, L. Osbaugh, B. Brown, D. Dooyen, J. Bowerman, J. Baker, G. Knight, C. Mower, T. Satter- field, M. Wilson, V. Karrow, P. Burkey, S. Hartje, S. Greenwood, S. Davis, J. Carpenter, C. Greenwood, D. Grove, S. Kuntzelman, L. Jenkins, K. Griffin, J. Patterson, M. Ridenour, S. Cook, J. Ridenour. HRMPS! PECATONICA LOCKER COMPANY Eickman Slaughter Seward 247-2540 Student Council SEATED L. to R.--P. Burkey, S. Kuntzelman--Sec.-Treas., J. Patterson--V.-Pres., P. Baker--Pres., Mr. Heffner--Advisor, B. Patterson. STANDING--G. Jones, N. Branscomb, K. Maxwell, E. Beard, S. Hartje, M. Ridenour, M. Schelling. The student council with advisor, Mr. Heffner, had one of its busiest years. Besides the usual Home- coming Dance, pep rally, and bonfire, the student council sponsored many sock hops during the year. At Christmas time, they put up a tree and decorated it. Later in the year they sponsored another semi-formal dance. The student council succeeded in making this a very pleasant school year for everyone. DEWEY'S GULF SERVICE Mt. Morris, Illinois 33 FINCH FURNITURE Mt. Morris, Illinois 34 1964 Squad L-R FIRST ROW: Frank McDowell, Randall Engle, Allen Butterbaugh, David Wehmeyer, Joe Grove, Tom Mulford, Tom Reynolds, Don Leather. SECOND ROW: Rod Poggioli, Roger Knight, Bob Gallup, Lloyd Freeze, Norm Branscomb, Gary Harleman, Bert Patterson, Jim Cowan, Bob Hammond, Jim Schrader. THIRD ROW: Phil Baker, Denny Harleman, Larry Buttel, Ron Buttel, Emerson Fogle, Sonny Kuntzelman, Brian Skogsberg, Coach Stevens, Coach Moede. The 1964 season was not the best the Demons have had, but the team put out 100% in every game. After a loss to a tough Milledgeville .500 SEASON team, they pulled a major upset in the conference L.R. 6 Milledgeville 19 by beating highly rated Pecatonica. A loss to L.R. 15 Pecatonica 0 Forreston and a homecoming deadlock with Ashton L.R. 13 Forreston 25 eliminated them from the conference race. The L.R. 7 Ashton 7 team ended the season with stunning victories L.R. 7 Stillman Valley 13 over Franklin Center and Byron. At the end of the L.R. 34 Franklin Center 0 season the squad elected Rod Poggioli and Sonny Kuntzelman as co-captains. Rod was also elected L.R. 14 Byron 7 most valuable player. THE STILLMAN VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Over 82 Years of Community Service Member F.D.I.C. Fed. Res. Sys. Baker scores! Cowan sweeps end. Poggioli runs interference. Kuntzelman slips through middle. Pros h-Soph L-R: F. McDowell, J. Grove, N. Branscomb, T. Mulford, D. Wehmeyer, G. Harleman, B. Gallup, R. Engle, A. Butterbaugh, J. Cowan, T. Reynolds. McDowell carries for a gain. Branscomb plunges into line. Final workout before game. LAWTON DAIRY COMPANY For the Finest in Dairy Foods Oregon and Dixon, Illinois 37 Line duel! REDDING APPLIANCE AND FURNITURE STORE Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone: 734-4210 L.R. Demons R. Poggioli, All-Conf. B. Skogsberg MVP Compliments of M M SUPERMARKET Highway 64, Mt. Morris, Illinois Football B. Hammond J. Robertson, Mgr. A. Kuntzelman B. Patterson, All-Conf. G. Gallup L. Freeze J. Miller HOUGHTON STUDIO Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-4020 Rt. 72 Tourney Champs KNEELING--E. Myers, Mgr., Mr. Block, Coach. STANDING, L. to R.--P. Baker, R. Poggioli, S. Kuntzelman, B. Skogsberg, R. Butt el, E. Fogle, B. Ham- mond, B. Patterson, J. Cowan, J. Schrader. SUCCESS The 1964-1965 Demons had the best record that a Leaf River Varsity team has had since 1941, posting a 17-7 record. The highlight of the year came on January 25 when the Demons won the Rt. 72 Tournament by beating Forreston 69-67 in an overtime. In this game, the Demons fought back to overcome a four-point deficit in the final 30 seconds to tie the game. They they went on to win in the overtime. Earlier in the year the Demons defeated Forreston at Forreston. Leaf River finished second in the conference with a 9-3 record. The frosh-soph team had a rather dismal season with only one victory, yet still showed some promise for the future. Frosh-Soph Best Since ’41 L.R. 54-50 Dakota L.R. 67-52 Dakota L.R. 71-55 Ashton L.R. 63-51 Byron L.R. 68-52 Chadwick L.R. 69-67 Forreston L.R. 56-46 Stillman L.R. 58-63 Kirkland L.R. 59-61 Pec L.R. 88-63 Chadwick L.R. 55-53 Franklin L.R. 59-65 Stillman L.R. 53-65 Stillman L.R. 55-49 Pec L.R. 52-55 Byron L.R. 79-59 Franklin L.R. 70-56 Polo L.R. 62-57 Kirkland L.R. 59-54 Forreston L.R. 55-61 Forreston L.R. 57-47 Byron L.R. 54-69 Byron L.R. 54-51 Ashton L.R. 58-73 Ashton ♦Conference Tournament Championship L. to R. KNEELING--R. Williams, B. Borneman, F. McDowell, Coach Stevens, T. Mulford, J. Schrader, T. Reynolds, STANDING--J. Robertson, Mgr., J. Grove, N. Branscomb, B. Gallup, R. Borgman, L. Morrison, J. Cowan, R. Lancaster, D. Wehmeyer. THE RANCH Route 72 Leaf River Where friends meet 1964-65 DEMONS Rod Poggioli Phil Baker--All Conf.--All Area Brian Skogsberg Bob Hammond Bert Patterson Em Fogle Compliments of GAMBLES Mt. Morris, Illinois 42 WILLIAMS' ELECTRONIC LAB 3 N. Wesley Ave. Mt. Morris Dial 734-6123 M.V.P.’S DEMON'S 43 Sonny Kuntzelman All Conf.--All Area = success. Track ’65 % L.-R.--KNEELING: T. Mulford, E. Fogle, S. Kuntzelman, B. Hammond, E. Meyers, J. Schrader. STANDING: P. Baker, Mgr., D. Buskohl, J. Grove, N. Branscomb, R. Poggioli, B. Gallup, D. Wehmeyer, Coach Stevens, Coach Block. Congratulation, Seniors! See Us About Employment KABLE PRINTING COMPANY Mt. Morris, Illinois 44 7 65 Baseball L-R KNEELING: E. Fogle, P. Baker, R. Poggioli, B. Patterson, B. Hammond, T. Muiford, S. Kuntzelman. STANDING: N. Branscomb, D. Wehmeyer, B. Skogsberg, J. Schrader, B. Borneman, Coach Block. Since this was the first year that the Demons have had a SCHEDULE baseball team in several years, they showed little experience on the field. But, as the season rolled on, they showed much L.R. 2 Ashton 4 improvement by wins over rivals Forreston and Pecatonica. L.R. 0 Stillman 2 The home field, due to the work of the team and coaching L.R. 1 Byron 19 staff, was by far one of the best in the conference. Even L.R. 0 Franklin 10 though the team was limited in personnel, they put out 100% L.R. 2 Pecatonica 1 for every game. L.R. 4 Forreston 3 WALLY'S PASTRY SHOP Quality Baked Foods Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of CITIZENS STATE BANK of MT. MORRIS Mt. Morris, Illinois Members of FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 45 Cheerleaders Jane Bowerman Sandy Kuntzelman Suzanne Cook Cheryl Heater Jo Ann Carpenter Linda Jenkins Marilyn Schelling Melody Ridenour If anyone says the cheerleaders have an easy job of cheering, don't you believe them! It's true the crowd is very enthusiastic and eager, but the cheerleaders have many extra jobs. In preparing for pep sessions, there is always the tedious task of deciding which yells to do and of preparing appropriate skits. Every Wednesday a bulletin board display is put up to get everyone in a winning spirit. Aside from all the work, there is always the fun of working together and learning new things which make up for all the work and effort. PECATONICA PRODUCE SUPPLY CO. Grain, Coal, Fencing, Feed, Seeds, etc. 312 Main St. 239-2597 Pecatonica, 111. Compliments of BLACKHAWK PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION Pecatonica, Illinois Ph. 239-2101 46 Pom Pom Girls The Pom Pom girls were very busy this past year. They marched with the band in the summer and performed during the foot- ball and basketball seasons. New uniforms were made and there was a change of routine. When ideas ran low Mrs. Jenkin would come up with some which turned out to be very helpful. Everyone is looking forward to the new year and hope that they will be as enter- taining as the 1964-65 squad. Time Out for Lunch! DURAND STATE BANK Growing with the Community Member FDIC SEWARD LUMBER COAL Phone SEward 247-2110 Seward, Illinois 47 48 Homecoming ’64 1964 Royalty: King—Sonny Kuntzelman; Queen—Sharen Greenwood The theme of '64 Homecoming was The Kick-Off, setting the scene with pennants and footballs. The king and queen were crowned on a blue and white streamer-covered platform supported by white pillars. Music was provided by the Mt. Morris Toppers. The dance was enjoyed by everyone. KANEY'S FURNITURE Where the Best Sells for Less Forreston, Illinois BENNETT HOEFER INC. Concrete—Ready Mix—Blocks Freeport—Forreston—938-2322 50 Homecoming Court: Freshman—Bob Gallup, Jean Patterson; Sophomore--Ron Lancaster, Connie Greenwood; Junior—Bert Patterson, Marilyn Schelling; Senior—Phil Baker, Joan Patterson; Brian Skogsberg, Linda Reynolds; Crown Bearers—Randy Leisson, Patti Anderson. The 1963 Queen Linda Brown and King Biven Skogsberg returned to LRHS to crown the '64 royalty. 51 GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK German Valley, Illinois Junior Play STANDING: L-R, D. Buzzell, D. Dooyen, D. Kretsinger, R. Knight, E. Fogle, M. Schelling, C. Heater, B. Brown. SITTING, J. Baker, J. Ridenour, T. Baker, L. Martin, L. Osbaugh, M. Wilson, V. Karrow, J. Bowerman, B. Pat- terson. BOSTON STORE Satisfaction or Your Money Back Oregon, Illinois, Phone 732-2551 52 WHITNEY BUICK—STUDEBAKER SALES Phone 732-6521 Oregon, III. Easy Terms—Bank Financing Publicity Mad DECKER WALGREEN AGENCY Gerald W. Laughlin, R.Ph. Oregon, Illinois THE NATIONAL CLOTHING HOUSE On the Comer Since 1896 Oregon, Illinois, Phone 732-6000 53 Senior Play TOP, L-R: B. Skogsberg, G. Newcomer, G. Gallup, K. Griffin, P. Burkey, S. Ridenour. BOTTOM: M. Mulford, D. Grove, G. Stark, L. Reynolds, P. Baker, S. Turner, N. Mailand, R. Poggioli. “The Moon Makes Three” L-R: R. Poggioli, D. Grove, J. Patterson, N. Mailand, M. Mulford, S. Ridenour, P. Burkey, K. Griffin, L. Reynolds, G. Stark, B. Skogsberg. Marsue Baily . . . Eleanor Baily . . E-Ann Baily . . . Grandma Jackson Mrs. Baily .... John Henry Baily Nickie Barlow . . Terry Randolph . L. Reynolds P. Burkey K. Griffin J. Patterson N. Mailand M. Mulford B. Skogsberg G. Stark Freddie......... Roger Armstrong Jenny May . . . . Eve............. Frank Hail . . . Wendel Wilcox . Minetta......... R. Poggioli P. Baker D. Grove S. Turner G. Gallup S. Ridenour G. Newcomer BEN FRANKLIN STORE Owner--Maurice Hahn Mt. Morris, Illinois MT. MORRIS DRY GOODS Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-4513 55 c 0 JV T S. Mayer, M. Schelling, G. Knight, K. Griffin, J. 7 i Patterson. T s T K. Hartjie, S. Ridenour, S. Davis, G. Stark, B. Bornaman. 56 K. Maxwell, R. Griffin, B. Skogsberg, B. Borna- man, P. Baker, J. Stark, G. Stark, Missing--J. Kahly. S. Kuntzelman, M. Wilson, V. Karrow, C. Heater, M. Shelling. Missing--J. Baker. 5 u p E R P. Krause, F. Pini, J. Ridenour, E. Fogel. 0 R R A M. Schelling, T. Satterfield, M. Wilson, L. Reynolds, S Hartjie. cj 1 N G T. Satterfield, J. Patchin, S. Cook, S. Hartjie. B. Stark, B. Patterson, E. Beard, R. Conkey. 57 G. Stark, K. Griffin, L. Reynolds, E. Myers, P. Burkey, P. Baker, J. Patterson. ROW 1: S. Mayer, J. Patterson, E. Fogle. ROW 2: L. Reynolds, K. Griffin, S. Kuntzelman, T. Satterfield, K. Ingram, D. Brown. ROW 3: R. DeWitt, J. Ridenour, P. Krause, F. Pini, V. Lomax, M. Andrews, K. Borgman, D. Stine, G. Knight, J. Patterson, S. Turner. ROW 4: B. Borne man, K. Hartje, G. Fogle, D. Buzzell, S. Ridenour, B. Gallup, G. Stark, H. Bolen, T. Reynolds, S. Conkey, B. Stine, M. Lewis. 58 ROW 1: P. Hartje, L. Schreiber, M. Schelling. ROW 2: M. Ridenour, C. Hartje, K. Heater, B. Brown, S. Cook, S. Hartje. ROW 3: J. Patchin, M. Beard, M. Wilson, B. Borneman, L. Blake, D. Grove, J. Carpenter, J. Stark, C. Heater, J. Patterson. ROW 4: R. Conkey, B. Patterson, E. Beard, B. Stark, R. Williams, V. Hamilton, B. Long, G. Pals, D. Buskohl, Mr. Anderson, Director, S. Davis. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Marched in July 4 parades--Mt. Morris, Kirkland Trask Bridge Picnic--three concerts Illinois State Fair at Springfield Shannon Homecoming--Labor Day Christmas concert Second consecutive SWEEPSTAKES winner Spring concert Band picnic COMPLIMENTS OF BEMIS MOTOR CO. Ford Sales Service Byron, Illinois 59 ACKER'S SHOE STORE 101 South Wesley Ave. Mt. Morris, Illinois Chorus L-R FIRST ROW: L. Smith, D. Grove, B. Brown, J. Ridenour, L. Reynolds, T. Satterfield, S. Fischer, M. Ridenour, G. Newcomer, F. Pini, C. Heater. SECOND ROW: M. Schelling, J. Carpenter, V. Hamilton, C. Greenwood, L. Jenkins, L. Osbaugh, J. Patchin, S. Cook, S. Turner, Mr. Anderson. THIRD ROW: T. Reynolds, T. Baker, P. Burkey, J. Patterson, S. Hartje, P. Krause, S. Kuntzelman, D. Dooyen, R. Griffin. FOURTH ROW: J. Stark, B. Long, G. Knight, N. Mailand, V. Karrow, M. Wilson, K. Griffin, J. Baker, G. Jones. FIFTH ROW: R. Borneman, G. Stark, K. Maxwell, E. Beard, B. Skogs- berg, P. Baker, E. Myers, D. Stine, J. Kahley. 60 Dancing to the music of . . . DEMON A IRES CHET KOBEL TOM GIBBS AGENCY, INC. Heating--Air Conditioning--Plumbing All Forms of Insurance--Real Estate Byron, Illinois Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 234-4411 645-2281 L. R. FIRST ROW: M. Schelling, L. Reynolds, M. Wilson, K. Griffin, S. Hartje. 2nd ROW: J. Carpenter, C. Heater, J. Stark, J. Patterson, E. Beard, Mr. Anderson. 3rd ROW: T. Satterfield, G. Stark, R. Conkey, B. Stark. Honors Banquet The Leaf River Women's Club enter- tained 28 high school honor students, their parents and faculty members at the annual Honors Banquet held at the Bertolet Memorial Building. Mr. Tyson, admissions director of Rockford College, and Mr. Edwards were speakers for the evening. The students were entertained by a singing group from Oregon. 62 Speakers for the evening. President of Women's Club. HONOR ROLL TEA RL T HONORS TEA RL Y HIGH HONORS FRESHMEN Kenneth Maxwell 4.58 Sharri Davis 4.82 James Stark 4.34 Jean Patterson 4.75 David Wehmeyer 4.34 Allen Butterbaugh 4.33 Dan Buskohl 4.25 Robert Miller 4.00 SOPHOMORES Genann Knight 4.50 John Kahly 4.92 Patti Krause 4.42 Tonda Satterfield 4.24 Joan Caipenter 4.33 Greg J ones 4.09 Rowena Craven 4.08 Sally Hartje 4.00 JUNIORS Vinde Karrow 4.58 Jane Bowerman 4.67 Marcia Wilson 4.50 Marilyn Schelling 4.67 Cheryl Heater 4.25 Emerson Fogle 4.00 SENIORS Linda Reynolds 4.59 Phillip Baker 5.00 Joan Patterson 4.50 Kathy Griffin 4.75 Shirley Turner 4.50 Gregg Stark 4.75 Carolyn Hilliard 4.00 Brian Skogsberg 4.67 63 Sportsmanship Award, Ralph DeWitt Phillip Baker FFA Sweetheart, Joannie Patterson Betty Crocker Award John Phillip Sousa Awards Kathy Griffin Mr. Anderson Gregg Stark Linda Reynolds Boys State Emerson Fogle, Bert Patterson Girls State Mariyln Schelling Jane Bowerman Janet Baker Alternates Roger Knight Jim Newcomer BANK OF PECATONICA Large enough to serve you Small enough to know you NELSON JEWELRY Jewelry Watch Repairing Byron, Illinois 234-2811 Jr. Sr. Prom LIGHT'S JEWELRY Mt. Morris, Illinois 68 ROYAL BLUE FOOD STORE Fine Food for Fine Folks Mt. Morris, Illinois In the Misty Moonlight Compliments to Class of '65 DEE LUX SHOP Phone 734-6420 Mt. Morris, Illinois FELKER PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service Phone 734-4188 Mt. Morris, 111. 69 70 71 GRADUATION L.-R., TOP ROW: P. Baker, R. Poggioli, S. Ridenour, L. Freeze, L. Butte 1, R. Butte 1, B. Skogsberg, A. Kuntzelman, R. Hammond, D. Harleman, B. Deen, G. Frickson. SECOND ROW: G. Schreiber, M. Thurlby, D. Leatherman, N. Mailand, S. Greenwood, D. Williams, D. Williams, C. Hilliard, K. Griffin, G. Gallup, G. Stark, E. Myers. FIRST ROW: S. Turner, G. Newcomer, C. Mowrer, M. Carpenter, S. Helman, P. Burkey, L. Reynolds, J. Patterson, M. Leisson, D. Grove, M. Kahly, A. Pals. Jr. Attendants: B. Patterson, J. Bowerman. VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Class Motto: If we can't do great things, we can do small things in a great way. Class Colors: Pink and White Class Flower: Pink rose LEGION AWARDS: Joanie Patterson Phillip Baker AMERICANISM AWARD: Nola Mai land JOHN PHI UP SOUSA AWARDS: Linda Reynolds Gregg Stark L. to R., FRONT ROW--L. Reynolds, P. Burkey, K. Griffin, J. Patterson. BACK ROW--G. Stark, B. Skogsberg, P. Baker. 74 Personnel SECRETARIES: Virginia Maxwell, Alma Baker CUSTODIAN: Clarence Pals BUS DRIVERS: Ivan Miller, Elmer Beard, Dick Kretsinger, John Wagner, Kenneth Lowell, George Palmer, Clark Pals. COOKS: Betty Satterfield, Aggie Baker, Vera Peterson. SMARTWEAR Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-6224 JIM'S BARBER SHOP Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-4017 PREPARING THE LE-RI-CO Mrs. Asbury, advisor, gets things rolling as she gives Le-Ri-Co materials to editor Phil and co- editor Marilyn. Phil turns the records over to the business manager, Kathy. The sports editors, Rodney and Bert, begin planning the athletic pages of the yearbook. Gregg and Vickie, staff photographers, prepare the camera equipment for a lot of use.