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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1968 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................... 2 Activities.......................................4 Organizations.................................. 16 Athletics...................................... 34 Freshmen........................................54 Sophomores..................................... 56 Juniors.........................................58 Seniors........................................ 60 Faculty.........................................70 Closing.........................................76 ACTIVITIES RELAXATION Memory Is ... FUN KNOWLEDGE The 1968 LE-RI-CO-has captured MEMORIES of school life. There are the everyday occurrences chatting with friends, fighting the lunch line and drinking fountain line, rushing to classes, term papers, and exams. There are exciting memories of enthusiastic crowds, spirited Demons, play performances, music contest, and hectic activities. This is SCHOOL LIFE '68. 3 FRIENDS SCHOOL SPIRIT Compliments of CASHWAY FEED SERVICE Bob Tillou Leaf River, Illinois 738-2317 JEANIE PATTERSON 1967 ROYALTY: BOB GALLUP HOUGHTON STUDIO 8 E. Main Street Mt. Morris, Illinois Hopes were high for a beautiful Homecoming week- end--fair weather and lots of SPIRIT. Our hopes were shattered when huge snow flakes and Mr. Cold came in. Despite the bad weather our SPIRIT was still at a peak in our student body. Throughout the week students wore school colors, painted bright blue and white banners, decorated for the dance, perfected skits and gathered fire wood for the Pep Rally bonfire. At the pre-game rally, balloons were launched with the traditional GO DEMONS--GO! The seniors won an award for their skit, Demonman to the rescue. The Demons began their struggle for a victory, but the Forreston Cards managed to push through the De- mon line for a 27--20 victory. A dance and royalty coronation followed the game. Excitement mounted as to who would be crowned as the reigning couple. Accenting the theme, SIGHT YOUR GOAL, there was suspended a huge, sparkling silver star. Students, faculty and alumni danced to the music of the Jacques. Jeannie Patterson and Rob Gallup were crowned our royal couple. A special song was dedicated to a lovely Homecoming Queen Jeanie and a handsome King Bob. Homecoming 1967 is a cherished memory. FRONT ROW: Linda Jenkins, Sharri Davis, Joe Grove, Tom Mulford. BACK ROW: Val Lomax, Beverly Stine, Renee Brown, Darrell Birkholz, Bob Wittenbeck, Jerry Birkholz. 7 Maxine Andrews Mark Beard Mary Bell Joy Bennett Dennis Benson Dennis Bicksler Jerry Birkholz Dana Brown Ron Conkey Rhonda De Forge Ruth DeWitt Gary Fogle Steve Gann Connie Hartje MT. MORRIS DRY GOODS Bordner's Mens and Boys Wear Mt. Morris, Illinois ROGER and WARREN'S STANDARD SERVICE 5th and Washington St. Oregon, Illinois Barbara Ingram Cynthia Kielsmier Val Lomax Susan Mayer Charles Pool Glenda Pool Jerry Reynolds Dennis Riley Luann Schrieber Joann Shrader Carolyn Snyder Michele Snyder Barry Stark Greg Wood Junior Class presents The Thread That Runs So True The troubles of a country school teacher with 18 pupils in 8 grades was presented by the Junior Class in the play, The Thread That Runs So True. The play was based on Jesse Stuart's bio- graphical novel about his first teaching experi- ence in the hills of Kentucky. To prove the effectiveness of an education in a country school, an academic bee with the local town school proved the superiority of Lonesome Valley. BLACKHAWK GARDENS GREENHOUSE For All Your Flower Needs Oregon, Illinois 732-2547 BINKLEY TRUCK SERVICE Grain and Livestock Hauling Mt. Morris, Illinois 9 Seniors Present DIRECTOR--MRS. ESTERLY THIS IS RIDICULOUS! ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE! Compliments of PHYL'S FLOWERS 320 Washington Street Oregon, Illinois 732-7282 THE WITNESSES Cast Allan Woodward . Edith Scott...... Miss Carver...... Barbara Scott. . . . Mrs. Lake........ Mr. Haggerty. . . . Stenographer.... Judge Finley.... Lt. McPherson . . . Capt. Rennie . . . , Givendolyn Kelton Sheila Vincent . . Janice Scott. . . . , Jimmy Perry. . . . Bailiff......... . . Ken Maxwell . . Cherie Schulz . Debbie Martin . . . Sharri Davis . . Sharon White ......Joe Grove . . . Mary Kahly . . . Bob Gallup Dave Wehmeyer . . Dan Buskohl .... Faye Pini . . Lynda Jenkins Jeanie Patterson .... Jim Stark Russell Williams 10 Compliments of EDDIES SHELL SERVICE Oregon, Illinois You, the Jury Sheila Vincent--South Broad Street BUT IT'S TRUE ISN'T IT? THERE'S NO QUESTION ABOUT IT SURPRISE WITNESS . . . The Seniors had a new problem in producing their class play. Since the regular stage was made into a class- room, they had to make their own stage in the gym, but with creative minds and willing help a stage was finally assembled. Meanwhile the cast prac- ticed and slaved every night learning lines and preparing for the final production on April 26. That date rolled around all too soon. Getting last minute costumes, learn- ing last minute lines, and making sure the stage was ready went into that last hectic week. As the lights dimmed, butterflies were calmed and the Senior class produced the courtroom drama YOU, THE JURY to their waiting au- dience. WHITNEY BUICK OPEL 101 N. 3rd St., Oregon, 111. 61061 Wouldn't You Rather Drive A Buick MR. WOODWARD and ASSISTANT BYRON GAMBLE STORE Byron, Illinois 234-4311 Cinderellan Compliments of GEORGE BOB Sinnissippi Barber Shop ___________________________________________________ FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON Byron, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. Dream Our theme of A Cinderellan Dream provided many ideas for the Juniors as they planned the Junior-Senior Prom for May 4. Daytime activities held at the Wagon Wheel in Rockton, Illinois, included swimming, bowling, ice-skating, golf, horseback riding and sightseeing. It was topped off with a program and a smorgasbord banquet. The dance was held at the Bertolet Building from 8:30-11:30. The band played from inside Cinderella's coach. A garden scene provided the serenity of a ballroom and refreshments were served from a walk-in turret. Memory is . . . OUR WONDERFUL 1968 PROM! THE OGLE COUNTY ABSTRACT OFFICE Oregon, Illinois Jack Calvert BYRON IMPLEMENT Byron, Illinois So You've Got The Squirt Guns! Animal Rummy? Our Stick'em Up Wise Guy! Waitress Jeanie. The Planners. Bored? Would You Believe--a Flying Saucer? Evidence! Aren't Picnics Fun? Compliments of BYRON MEDICAL CENTER Byron, Illinois J G L JEWELRY 117 N. 4th St. Oregon, Illinois Annual Picnic Bug a loo. Halt! Fryin' Size ? Our Hippies Shall We Dance ? Strolling Down The Lane BYRON ELECTRIC Jim Snodgrass Byron, Illinois BLAINE AUKER--AUCTIONEER AND REAL ESTATE BROKER Vivian Nally--Saleslady Byron, Illinois STEVE'S BODY SHOP Phone 734-4548 Mt. Morris, Illinois 16 Student Council Activities BACK ROW: Quentin Davis, Karla Penn, Sandra Conkey, Mr. Lessen, Adv. ROW 3: Norma Pair, Julie Martin, Beverly Stine, Sue Robertson. ROW 2: Dennis Benson, Gary Fogle, Jerry Birkholz, Dana Brown. FRONT ROW: Russell Williams, Allen Butterbaugh, Jeanie Patterson, David Weh- meyer. Homecoming Dance. Refill time. The memories from '68 have been many and wonderful. With the leadership of Jeanie Patterson as President and Mr. Lessen as Adviser, the Student Council assumed responsibility for the newly acquired pop machine, sponsored the yearly Homecoming dance with SIGHT YOUR GOAL as the theme, renewed the traditional Val- entine Dance with the extra added attraction of electing a Princess. Kara Wittenbeck was chosen for this honor. 18 D. DEAN DYE CO. The Fashion Store Oregon, Illinois NEWCOMER'S GARAGE Body and Fender Work Phone 738-2882 . . . Librarian Responsibilities Luann Leather Sharon Winche Sharon White Greg Wood Renee Brown Christine Nelson Kara Wittenbeck Mrs. Asbury: Adviser Our school librarians have many duties which they perform for their classmates; it is a service agency, teaching agency, and material center. It includes more than simple checking in and out books. A new periodical center with enough shelving for adequate magazine storage was made upstairs. This room has made the Abridged Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature a most useful tool for current refer- ence materials. ELMER NORUP Livestock—Trucking--Hog Buying Leaf River, 111. Phone 738-2221 19 EASTSIDE SERVICE Front End Alignment and Wheel Balancing Leaf River 738-2270 . . . G.A.A. Fun, DO-SI-DO. MR. IRRESISTIBLE G COURT INITIATION FUN STRIKE! SNITCHING! SLOW DOWN! NINS'S COIN WASH LEAF RIVER 20 Speed Queen Washers Big Boy Washer Open 7 to 10 20 POCCIOLI'S ROYAL BLUE STORE Groceries Meats Leaf River, Illinois Friends, and Feats Memories of '68 include G.A.A. for the girls who belong to it. You learn many things in G.A.A. other than the rules for different sports and how to play--you leam to work with girls in wins and defeats. On March 30 we had a dance to raise money featuring the Tyme from Belvidere. Then in May we held our traditional Mother-Daughter Banquet. The members who had earned them were presented with their awards and a program of jumping rope to music was given. This was our farewell to the seniors in G.A.A. who had given us many memories. SENIOR HIGH POINTERS HAPPINESS IS OUR ADVISER NEW OFFICERS KNODLE'S GARAGE We Give S G H Green Stamps Dial 738-2319 Leaf River, 111. MARTHA'S BEAUTY SHOP Leaf River Phone 738-2264 21 . . . Student Teaching Experience FRONT ROW: S. Williams, G. Fogle (V.P.), C. Schulz (Pres.), J. Bennett (Treas.), R. Lovell. ROW 2: D. Cain, C. Wood, D. Deforge, M. Snyder (Sec.), K. Maxwell, L. Schreiber. BACK ROW: C. Mailand, H. Book, Mr. Slick (Adviser), R. Maxwell. POLO MOTOR COMPANY 103 South Division Avenue Polo, Illinois 61064 22 FAFNIS ELECTRIC Electrical Service Leaf River, Illinois Phone 738-2997 FRONT ROW: Mrs. Esterly (Adviser), P. Croft, S. White (Sec. Treas.), K. Maxwell (V.P.), L. Jenkins (Pres.)r Faye Pini, C. Book. ROW 2: S. White, C. Schulz, K. Cowan, M. Bell, K. Wittenbeck, I. Ingram, B. Dixon P. Becker. ROW 3: C. Hartje, R. Williams, J. Grove, A. Butterbaugh, J. Stark, D. Bicksler, M. Beard, M. Snyder. BACK ROW: D. Buskohl, H. Book, B. Gallup, D. Wehmeyer, P. MacIntyre, R. Engle. EICKMAN PROCESSING CO. Seward, Illinois 247-2540 E G R MEN'S WEAR Store for Men G Boys Byron, Illinois 239-3741 23 Is she doing it right, girls? Bet you can't do this! CHERIE SCHULZ MISS HOMEMAKER BACK ROW: Shirley Williams, Carol Mailand, Janice Schnitzler, Patti Croft, Connie Book, Con- nie Hartje, Linda Schel- ling, ROW 2: Luann Leather, Laura Skarr, Beverly Keilsmeier, Pa- tricia Becker, Barbara Dixon. FRONT ROW: Miss Wiles, Barbara In- gram, Cynthia Kiels- meier. Joanne Schrader Sharon Winche, (Treas.) (Sec.) Kathy Cowan, Carolyn Snyder. (V. Pres.) (Pres.) Oh, no! Dishwater hands! Hurry up, I'm next! Do it right! Compliments of CROENEWOLD FUR G WOOL Forreston, Illinois Compliments of SATELLITE DRIVE IN Mt. Morris, Illinois 24 BACK ROW: Greg Grove, Richard Wenzel, Orval Hilliard, Arnold Gasmund, William Groen, Brian Carpenter, Brad Carpenter, Gerald Ackerman, Edward Lingquist, Kim Snyder, Gerald Heeren, James Ray, Roger Mailand. ROW 2: Allen Butterbaugh, Steve Gann, Joe Grove, David Osbaugh, Gary Pals, Roger Branscomb, Randall Engle, Russell Williams, Wayne Rummel, Charles Hall, David Bell, Barry Hartje. FRONT ROW: David Hillman, Pat McIntyre, Howard Book, Alan Clapper, George Hamer, Bruce Engle, Richard Gann, Roger Williams, Stanley Gettle, Orville Snyder, Robert Jenkins, Steven Book, Russell Becker. Pres: A. Butterbaugh V. Pres: R. Williams Treas: S. Gann Sec: A. Gasmund Sent: J. Grove Adv: Mr. Asbury Looks like he's havin' fun. SHARRI DAVIS FFA SWEETHEART DEWEY'S SERVICE CENTER Hitt G Wesley Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of CUSTOM FARM SERVICES, INC. Forreston, Illinois 25 . . . The Leaflet It was write, rewrite, and make dummy sheets by the staff; finally the finished product--the LEAFLET! With the help of the book, The Do's and Don'ts of the Quill , we improved the quality of the LEAFLET. Our co-editors, Cherie Schulz and Ken Maxwell, as- signed articles and posted deadlines to get the staff on the move. A newspaper seminar was held on February 23 at the Faust Hotel in Rockford. The highlight of the day to our own staff was the awarding of Most Valuable Staffer to Cherie Schulz by the Rockford Newspapers. FRONT ROW: Co-editor, K. Maxwell; Editor, C. Schultz; Sponsor, Mrs. Bob and Sue at work. Mayer; M. Snyder. BACK ROW: V. Lomax, D. Brown, C. Hartje, J. Ben- nett, D. DeForge. FRONT ROW: B. Kilker, L. Schreiber. ROW II: L. Leathers, D. Cain. BACK ROW: S. Williams, G. Wood, T. Reynolds. Compliments of COFFEE CUP RESTAURANT Oregon, Illinois 732-2214 FRONT ROW: A. Butterbough, S. Mayer, R. Williams ROW II: M. Andrews, R. DeForge, I. Ingram. BACK ROW: B. Gallup, M. Beard, R. Maxwell. KANEY'S FURNITURE CARPET Open Wednesday Evenings Forreston, Illinois 26 . . . Le-Ri-Co Our business manager, Jeanie, took care of our bookwork and ads. Our ad- viser, Mrs. Asbury, and editor, Sharri, got the plans for the Le-Ri-Co underway. Susan, our copy- editor, and Joy, our typist, worked togeth- er to complete write- ups. Angela, Ruth, Sandy, David, Darrell, Mike, and Bob worked hard on lay- outs in our new annual room. The entire Annual Staff hopes you enjoy our yearbook of “Memories”. Compliments of HILBERT IMPLEMENT CO. MERCURY ACCEPTANCE Pecatonica, Illinois 61063 Oregon, Illinois Phone 239-1121 27 DEMON: C. Schulz. FRONT ROW: R. Brown, B. Beard, J. Patterson, S. Mayer, V. Lomax, L. Jenkins, D. Brown. ROW 2: Mrs. Jenkin (Adv.), M. Snyder (Pres.), R. DeWitt, R. DeForge. ROW 3: J. Buskhol, S. Conkey, K. Wilson, L. Leather, C. Borneman, S. Williams, C. Moore. ROW 4: B. Stine, A. Borneman, J. Martin, P. Croft, D. Meinheit, D. DeForge, C. Heater, S. Robertson. ROW 5: B. Ingram, S. Winche, C. Snyder, C. Keils- meier, J. Bennett, L. Schreiber, M. Bell, M. Andrews, C. Hartje. BACK ROW: S. Davis, J. Patterson, K. Wittenbeck, S. White, F. Pini, K. Cowan. . . . Spirit This year eight new amendments were added to the SOS constitution, indicating the growth of this active club. The most talked about amendment dealt with the required attendance except at eight games through- out the year. This lead to the choosing of an advisory board including representatives from each class, the three officers, and a member to represent the boys. At Homecoming the SOS carried out the traditional decoration of the goal posts and making a Cardinal effigy. For money-making projects the club sold mums at Homecoming and made booths for Spook Night in March. Cherie Schuz was chosen the new Demon Mascot and performed routines at home basketball games. This year the club presented a uniform appearance which gave a good impression of the school. At every game a large number of loyal fans came to cheer and frequent comments were made on the good school spirit shown. SOS set a new record in game attendance due largely to the fact that a spectator bus was taken to every game away from home and the addition of boys to the club. Never had we seen so much spirit aroused in our student body! O. L. CAPES Plumbing and Heating Leaf River, Illinois Compliments to the Class of 68 DEE DEE'S CAFE Leaf River 28 ... Unity . .. Loyalty The Demon Club reached its highest goal, the purchase of a trampoline, in a very active year. It is already being used extensively in all P.E. classes. To raise the money the club sold Demon pins, had cookie sales, and sponsored a faculty VS Old Timers game. The G.A.A. contributed $100. The successful year was due in large part to the officers: David Wehmeyer, Pres; Bob Gallup, V. Presj Gary Fogle, Sec.-Treasj Allen Butterbaugh, Sergeant of Arms. Mr. Block and Mr. Fry, advisers, should be given credit for motivating the Club to so many accomplishments. Tom, Dick, and Harry! FRONT ROW: S. Lancaster, R. Conkey, J. Birkholz, S. Penn, G. Wood, R. Branscomb, G. Fogle. BACK ROW: Mr. Fry, T. Mulford, B. Gallup, T. Reynolds, K. Maxwell, D. Wehmeyer, J. Grove, A. Butterbaugh, Mr. Block. COUNTY GAS SERVICE Byron, Illinois Heating-Air Conditioning SEWARD LUMBER COMPANY Phone Either 247-2110 or 247-2911 29 Seward, Illinois PIANO SOLOS INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS CLARINET DUET FLUTE TRIO CORNET TRIO HORN TRIO CLARINET QUARTET SAXOPHONE QUARTET CORNET QUARTET DRUM QUINTET BOYS OCTET JR. OCTET Compliments of E. L. WADE Viking Sewing Machines Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Byron, Illinois Phone 234-2141 FRONT ROW: V. Lomax, F. Pini, J. Schrader, I. Ingram, R. DeForge, C. Schulz, S. Davis, P. Croft, J. Bennett, J. Patterson, L. Jenkins. SECOND ROW: K. Penn, C. Book, N. Pair, J. Martin, K. Wilson, L. Schrieber, S. Conkey, K. Wittenbeck, M. Andrews, M. Lewis, C. Nelson. THIRD ROW: C. Hartje, B. Ingram, A. Borneman, R. Brown, C. Moore, D. Brown, S. Williams, G. Pals, D. Birkholz, R. Conkey, Q. Davis, K. Maxwell, R. Max- well, B. Stark, R. Butterbaugh. FOURTH ROW: C. Borneman, J. Buskhol, B. Kielsmeier, C. Kielsmeier, S. Mayer, R. DeWitt, M. Bell, B. Stine, C. Mailand, D. Riley, S. Bauer, B. Gallup, R. Lovell, S. Gann, M. Lewis, S. Book. FIFTH ROW: J. Greenfield, D. Kilker, C. Kielsmeier, L. Leather, C. Heater, J. Patterson, G. Ackerman, D. Buskhol, J. Reynolds, D. Wehmeyer, G. Fogle, T. Mulford, J. Stark, K. Wilson, J. Birkholz, Director--Sid An- derson. STILLMAN VALLEY NATIONAL BANK KOBEL ELECTRIC HEATING Over 85 Years of Community Service Heating--Air Conditioning--Plumbing Member of F.D.I.C.--Fed. Res. Sys. Byron, Illinois Phone 234-4411 Concert Band FRONT ROW: Susan Mayer, Jeanette Patterson, Lynda Jenkins, Connie Hartje, Luann Schreiber. ROW 2: Ruth DeWitt, Faye Pini, Valorie Lomax, Maxine Andrews, Renee Brown, Beth Beard, Martha Kahly, Angela Borneman, Dana Brown, Linda Kilker, Gregory Grove, Anita Rinedollar, Cathy Heater. ROW 3: Janell Greenfield, Debra Cain, Shirley Williams, Ronald Butterbaugh, Deborah Copas, Julie Hageman, Cathy Baker, Karla Penn, Jeanne Patterson, Julynn Greenfield, Bill Kilker, Mark Beard, Cathy Keilsmeier, LuAnn Leather, Kathy Willson, Kevin Wilson, Quentin Davis, Gary Pals, Dan Buskohl, Jim Stark. TOP ROW: Kenny Maxwell, Patti Croft, Chris Nelson, Joanne Buskohl, Joy Bennett, Dennis Riley, Sandra Conkey, Kara Wittenbeck, Tim Mulford, Scott Schreiber, Pat Riley, Mike Lewis, Bev Stine, Ron Conkey, Barry Stark, Randy Schelling, Regan Lovell, Alan Pals, Mr. Ander- son, Sharri Davis, Cynthia Borneman. FISCHERS--The Friendly Family Store Art and Grace Dietze Oregon, Illinois JEANNIE'S BEAUTY BAR 217 Washington Street Oregon Phone 732-2465 The 1968 Solo and Ensemble band contest was held at Leaf River. This was our third year in the Class C Division and our third year to win the Sweep- stakes. Leaf River, with a total of 155 points, won the Sweepstakes over thirty competing schools. Mr. Anderson, who has directed the band for ten years, was very proud that his students received this high award. He also felt that the Band and Chorus did well at the contest at Mooseheart with second place ratings for both groups. Marching Band FRONT ROW: Jeanne Patterson, Rhonda DeForge, Sharri Davis, Sue Robertson, Kara Wittenbeck, Sandy Conkey, Faye Pini, Mary Bell. ROW 2: Ron Conkey, Tim Mulford, Scott Schreiber, Mike Lewis, Bev Stine, Pat Riley, Barry Stark. ROW 3: Bill Kilker, Dennis Riley, Kris Nelson, Joann Buskohl, Joy Bennett, Karla Penn, Steve Book. ROW 4: Anita Rinedollar, Linda Kilker, Cathy Heater, Luann Schreiber, Linda Jenkins, Angela Borneman, Martha Kahly, Julynn Greenfield, Debbie Copas. ROW 6: Bob Gallup, Ronnie Kilker, Brad Lomax, Kenny Hartje, Bill Borneman, Jeanette Patterson, Ken Maxwell. ROW 7: Shirley Williams, Janell Greenfield, Cathy Baker, Alan Pals, Valorie Lomax, Ronald Butterbaugh, Julie Hageman. ROW 8: Jim Stark, Susan Mayer, Ruth DeWitt, Cynthia Borneman, Randy Schelling, Dana Brown, Dan Buskohl. LAST ROW: Kevin Wilson, Gary Fogle, Catherine Kilsmeier, Quentin Davis, Kathy Wilson, LuAnn Leather, Maxine Andrews, Gregory Grove, Gary Pals, Regan Lovell. DOT'S LUNCH Standard Station Byron, Illinois Compliments of PRIDE SEED CORN Bruce Kielsmeier--Dealer Egan, Illinois 738-2957 33 GERMAN AMERICAN STATE BANK A Little Bit Friendlier German Valley, Illinois 34 Kick-Off, Quarterback FRONT ROW: G. Grove, G. Smith, B. Engle, C. Buzzell, G. Hamer, B. Jenkins, R. Lovell, Q. Davis, B. Groen, K. Snyder. ROW 2: R. Becker, B. Carpenter, G. Wood, D. Wehmeyer, S. Lancaster, R. Engle, D. Benson, R. Williams. BACK ROW: Before our '67 football season started, the Demons were out working off pounds and strengthening their muscles in hope of a good season. Though their record shattered their hopes, it didn't show the effort of the boys, their enthusiasm, and desire to play and win, and the hard work put in by Coach Fry and our Demons. David Wehmeyer was our man elected to the Route 72 Conference. Tom Mulford received an honorable mention. As first-year men, Steve Gann and Bob Wittenbeck did a tremendous job by leading the Demons in yards rushing and passing. FORRESTON STATE BANK May We Serve You? Pleasing You--Pleases Us. 36 Pass, Touchdown Coach Lesson, B. Carpenter, B. Wittenbeck, K. Wilson, R. Mailand, J. Birkholz, A. Butterbough, T. Mulford, S. Gann, R. Wenzel, Coach Fry. LaMoille 19 LR 12 Stillman 38 0 Franklin 7 19 Byron 12 0 Milledgeville 20 0 Pecatonica 20 0 Forres ton 27 20 Asaton 20 0 Compliments of KRETSINGER'S STANDARD SERVICE GARAGE Leaf River, Illinois 37 First Year Varsity FRONT ROW: K. Snyder, S. Smith, C. Buzzill, R. Lovell, B. Jenkins, B. Engle, G. Grove. BACK ROW: K. Wilson, S. Hamer, B. Groen, Q. Davis. BYRON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. Sale Every Monday Allen G Tim Barry, Byron 234-2201 BARKER LUMBER COMPANY Lumber--Fencing--Roofing Byron, Illinois 234-4421 Fresh-Soph FRONT ROW: B. Carpenter, D. Benson, R. Williams, S. Gann, R. Wenzel. BACK ROW: K. Wilson, R. Mailand, B. Wittenbeck, B. Carpenter. Varsity FERGUSON AGENCY INC. Pecatonica, 111. 239-2510 MAXSON MANOR, INC. A Good Place To Eat R. 3, Oregon, 111. 39 Tipping in That FRONT ROW: D. Riley, R. Conkey, G. Fogle, Coach Block, S. Lancaster, R. Branscomb, D. Bicksler. BACK ROW: T. Mulford, S. Gann, D. Wehmeyer, R. Mailand, S. Penn, B. Carpenter, D. Buskohl, D. Osbaugh, J. Birk- holz. Compliments of M-M SUPER MART Mt. Morris, Illinois Winning Basket FRONT ROW: O. Snyder, B. Jenkins, B. Borneman, Q. Davis, ROW 2: Coach Fry, D. Gann, R. Lovell, D. Birk- holz. BACK ROW: B. Wittenbeck, K. Wilson, E. Linquest, K. Snyder, B. Groen. Dakota Kirkland Frankl in Pecatonica Ashton Forreston Byron Pearl City Thomson Lena-Winslow Stillman Mill'ville Franklin Pecatonica Ashton Ashton Mt. Morris Byron Forreston Stillman Mill'ville Oregon Forreston V H 71 29 64 56 71 56 74 46 74 42 85 47 86 47 67 49 76 78 79 68 74 57 + 69 66 65 53 78 55 84 70 72 55 74 58 76 42 64 48 58 49 72 73 71 34 60 34 Managers--S. Lancaster, G. Fogle. ENGLE MANUFACTURING CO. Striving for a Better Community Leaf River, Illinois Phone 738-2331 Tom Mulford, David Wehmeyer Dan Buskohl, Roger Mailand Stiff Competition JENKINS CLEANERS Where Quality Is an Actuality Oregon, Illinois Steve Gann Hinders Varsity Roger Branscomb WARDROBE CLEANERS Oregon, Illinois Rug Shampooing G Dry Cleaning David Osbaugh, Ken Maxwell R. Jenkins, R. Conkey, D. Riley, D. Bicksler, G. Grove, R. Wittenbeck, R. Lovell, B. Stark. Conkey 333 Bicksler 200 Wood 263 Bickholz 182 Mulford 261 Riley 133 Wittenbeck 217 Branscomb 111 R. Branscomb, Coach Block, T. Mulford. O. Snyder, B. Engle, A. Butterbaugh, B. Carpenter, B. Carpenter, G. Wood, D. Birkholz, G. Fogle. Baseball Track Coach Fry D. Benson, G. Hamer. B. Wittenbeck S. Lancaster, G. Wood. BYRON GRAIN TERMINAL BYRON MATERIAL INC. Buying G Drying Services Free Estimates Shelby Baker Phone 234-8044 44 Outstanding Athletes Dave Wehmeyer and Steve Penn MVP in Football MVP in Basketball Dave Wehmeyer Steve Penn MVP in Football MVP in Basketball MT. MORRIS DRESS SHOP Mt. Morris, 111. Fran G Ruth 45 PECATONICA PRODUCE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Dealers in Coal, Wayne Feed, and Seeds Promoting Debby Copas, Beth Beard, Renee Brown, Jeanette Patterson. Susan Mayer Val Lomax Dana Brown Linda Jenkins COFFEE IMPLEMENT STORE International Trucks--Tractors--Accessories Polo, Illinois Phone 746-2012 Compliments of SMARTWEAR Mt. Morris, Illinois 46 School Spirit Jeanie Patterson Rond a De Forge Faye Pini Sharri Davis Mary Bell Sandy Conkey Kara Wittenbeck CHEERLEADING AND POMPON Before-game excitement is a common memory for both cheerleaders and pompon girls. Many pleasant memories come from promoting school spirit and pride at representing the school. Although cheerleaders and pomponners accomplish their goals in a different way, the enthusiasm and spirit are still the same and for the same purpose. Being a cheerleader or pompon girl doesn't just pertain to the school year either. During the summer, the cheerleaders choose uniforms and start practicing for the football season, while pompon girls march with the band at parades. This year Kara, Sharri, Faye, Jeanie on the pompon squad and Linda, varsity cheerleader, will graduate. These five girls are going to be missed very much, but there are always willing girls to fill the vacancies. As adviser of both groups Mrs. Jenkins in her words shares in the work, fun and memories. Working with girls of this calibre affords me one of the greatest pleasures of teaching. Compliments of Compliments of TOT AND TEEN SHOP MT. MORRIS CLEANERS Mt. Morris, Illinois Mt. Morris, Illinois 47 LEAF RIVER VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY Leaf River Illinois Honors HONORS BANQUET J. Patterson, K. Wittenbeck, S. Davis, G. Pals, D. Wehmeyer, J. Stark, K. Maxwell. SPEECH CONTEST Cherie Schulz Michele Snyder KEITH GALLUP TRACK AWARD Bob Wittenbeck DEMOCRACY ESSAY Luann Schreiber GIRLS STATE Delegate: Susan Mayer Alternate: Ruth DeWitt BOYS STATE Delegates: Dennis Riley Ron Conkey Alternate: Jerry Birkholz D.A.R. AWARD Sharri Davis LEGION AWARD David Wehmeyer LIGHT'S JEWELRY 117 S. Wesley Mt. Morris, Illinois 50 THE DEE LUX SHOP Complete T.V. Sales and Service Mt. Morris, Illinois Honor Roll Seniors David Weymeyer Sharri Davis Jean Patterson 4.47 None 4.25 4.00 Juniors Gary Fogle 4.58 Luann Schreiber 4.92 Michael Lewis 4.50 Gary Pals 4.50 Susan Mayer 4.17 Dennis Riley 4.08 Sophomores Kenny Hartje Beverly Stine Angela Bomeman 4.09 None 4.17 4.25 Freshmen Christine Nelson 4.25 Debra Cain 4.92 Sandra Conkey 4.17 Merry Lewis 4.75 Kathleen Wilson 4.25 Quentin Davis 4.67 Darrell Birkholz 4.25 Kathryn Rummel 4.17 The following people have been on the YEARLY HONOR ROLL since entering high school. Seniors: Sharri Davis, David Wehmeyer. Juniors: Gary Fogle, Michael Lewis, Susan Mayer, Gary Pals, Dennis Riley, Luann Schreiber. Sophomores: Angela Bomeman, Kenny Hartje, Beverly Stine. HAMER ZEPHYR Byron, Illinois Quality Savings 51 DR. L. M. STAUFFER Optometrist Mt. Morris, Dlinois Student LADDER OF SUCCESS?? BEN FRANKLIN STORE Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments THE BEN FRANKUN STORE Byron, Illinois 52 Memories I WISH I MAY, WISH I MIGHT . . . Compliments of BLACKHAWK BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. Byron, Illinois Compliments of BEMIS MOTOR CO. Ford Sales Service Byron, Illinois 53 Keep a level head. . . . Freshmen into LRHS Darrell Birkholz Sharon Bloomster Steven Book Russell Becker David Bell Cynthia Borneman Kevin Branscomb Joanne Buskohl Ronald Butterbaugh Charles Buzzell Debra Cain Sandra Deen Bruce Engle William Groen Charles Hall George Hamer David Hillman John Ingram Kenneth Ingram THRIFT DEPT. STORE Clothing and Shoes for the Entire Family Polo, Illinois 736-2619 B G H CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH, INC. Mt. Morris Phone 734-6208 Sales and Service 54 Initiation High School Punch? Randall Maxwell Sheryl Moore Christine Nelson Alan Pals Kathryn Rummel Linda Schelling Janice Schnitzler Laura Skaar Gerald Smith Kim Snyder Jim Taylor Patricia Whitaker Kathleen Wilson BYRON FOOD MART Byron Dlinois Compliments of SMITH MOTOR SALES Forreston, Illinois Phone 938-2131 55 Pilot to Co-pilot . . . Participation Studies and Richard Gann Stanley Gettle Janell Greenfield Tom Hall Barry Hartje Kenneth Hartje Cathy Heater Gerald Heeren Deborah Helm an PLUM ELECTRIC INC. Mt. Morris, Illinois 734-4146 ZICKUHR'S DRUG WALGREEN AGENCY Mt. Morris, Illinois Ph. 734-4216 Ralph Zickuhr, R. Ph. 56 in Sophomore New Activities Tommy and Dickie Silvia White Roger Williams Kevin Wilson Hiram Schmitz Donna Kilker Bill Kilker Deb Meinheit Ed Linquist Pat Riley Wayne Rummel Orville Snyder Cheryl Whitaker Pat McIntyre Nancy Miller Jim Ray MAIN UPHOLSTERING SHOP Main Street Pecatonica, Illinois GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. Phone 645-2216 Stillman Valley, Illinois Peanuts! Popcorn! Crackerjacks! . . . Junior as LRHS Dennis Bicksler Roger Branscomb Brad Carpenter Brian Carpenter Ron Conkey Rhonda De Forge Ruth DeWitt Steve Gann Arnold Gasmund Connie Hartje Barbara Ingram Cynthia Kielsmeier LEAF RIVER LUMBER COMPANY Building Materials--Coal--Farm Supplies Leaf River, Illinois Compliments of BARB'S CAFE Mt. Morris, Illinois 58 Responsibility Upperclassmen The ONLY kind of football! Carolyn Snyder Barry Stark Richard Wenzel Sharon Winche Greg Wood Michael Lewis Val Lomax Susan Mayer David Osbaugh Gary Pals Jerry Reynolds Barb Schnitzler Joanne Schrader Luann Schreiber Steve Penn Charles Pool Glenda Pool Compliments of EGAN GENERAL STORE Egan, Illinois 59 GILBERT HARDWARE 402 Wash., Oregon, 111. Phone 732-2900 CLASS MOTTO Howard Book Kathy Cowan THE PAST FOREVER GONE; THE FUTURE STILL OUR OWN. Norman Branscomb Sharri Davis Bob Gallup Joe Grove BILL MOTTER AGENCY Insurance and Tax Service Leaf River, Illinois 60 FELKER PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service Phone 734-4188 Mt. Morris, Illinois Dorothy Hall Orval Hilliard NELSON JEWELRY Jewelry and Watch Repairing Byron, Illinois 234-8531 FRED COOK GARAGE General Repairing Phone 738-2515 61 Imogene Ingram Kathy Ingram In cap and gown you accept The symbol of your gain, While MEMORIES of days in school Within your heart remain. Roger Mailand Debbie Martin Tom Mulford Jeanie Patterson HOUGH HARDWARE COMPANY 13 E. Main Street Mt. Morris, Illinois 62 Compliments of CITIZENS STATE BANK Mt. Morris, Illinois Linda Jenkins Mary Kahly Congratulations, Graduate We wish you luck and cheer, May all your hopes and dreams come true With every passing year. LaVerne Larson Ken Maxwell Bob Miller Beth Penn Faye Pini FINCH FURNITURE Come In and Browse' Mt. Morris, Illinois 63 CORBETT OIL CO. Distributor P-X Products Mt. Morris, Illinois The Class Kara Wittenbeck BANK OF PECATONICA Large Enough To Serve You Small Enough To Know You. 64 Compliments of SMITH MOTOR SALES Forreston, Illinois Phone 938-2131 Jim Stark David Wehmeyer Valedictorian Sharri Davis Salutatorian David Wehmeyer Compliments of BOB FRY AND SMITH OIL CORP. Leaf River, Illinois FORRESTON READY MIX Located at N. Forreston, State App. Plant Dial Forreston 938-2111 65 SENIOR ACTIVITIES HOWARD BOOK Boy's State alt. 3; Dramatics 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Librarian 1,2,4; Newspaper 3. NORMAN BRANSCOMB Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Class Pres. 1; Letter- men 2,3,4; S. Council 1,2; Track 1,2. ALLEN BUTTERBAUGH Camera Club 2; Class Sec. 1; Dramatics 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Lettermen 3,4; Newspaper 2,3,4; S. Council 4. KATHRYN COWAN Dramatics 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; SOS 1,2,3,4. SHARRI DAVIS Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Girl's State 3; Homecoming 2,3; Jr. Play; Le-Ri-Co 2,3,4; Newspaper 2; Pom Pon 1,2,3,4; SOS 1,2,3,4; S. Council 3. BARBARA DIXON Dramatics 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1. RANDY ENGLE Camera Club 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,4; FTA 1; Dra- matics 4. BOB GALLUP Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Boy's State 3; Class V. Pres. 1,2,4; Dramatics 4; Football 1,2,3; Homecoming 1,4 (King); Jr. Play; Le-Ri-Co 2, 3,4; Lettermen 2,3,4; Newspaper 3,4; Track 1,2,3. JOE GROVE Basketball 1,2; Dramatics 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Home- coming 3,4; Jr. Play; Lettermen 2,3,4; Track 1,2. DOROTHY HALL Dramatics 3,4; FHA 1; GAA 1,3,4; Jr. Play; Librarian 3; SOS 3,4. ORVAL HILLIARD FFA 1,2,3,4. KATHY INGRAM Band 1,2; Dramatics 4; FHA 3,4; GAA 1,2; Newspaper 4; SOS 2,3,4. IMA INGRAM Dramatics 4; FHA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Newspaper 4; SOS 2, 3,4; Chorus 4. LINDA JENKINS Band 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Sec. 3; Dramatics 3,4; FTA 1; GAA 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 4; Jr. Play; Librarian 1,2; Newspaper 2. MARY KAHLY GAA 1. ROGER MAILAND FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Lettermen 4; Li- brarian 3. DEBBIE MARTIN FHA 1; GAA 1,2; SOS 1. KENNY MAXWELL Band 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Boy's State 3; Camera Club 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 2; Dramatics 3,4; Le-Li-Co 3; Newspaper 2,3,4; Speech Contest 3,4; S. Council 1,2. BOB MILLER FFA 1,2,3,4. 66 CAMEO BEAUTY NOOK Esther E. Fry Seward, Illinois SEWARD PRODUCE G SUPPLY Seward Illinois TOM MULFORD Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boy's State 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming 4; Lettermen 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3. JEAN PATTERSON Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Class V.P. 1, Treas. 4; FTA 1; GAA 1,2,3; Girl's State alt.; Homecoming 1, Queen 4; Jr. Play; Le-Ri-Co 3,4; Newspaper 2; Pom Pon 1,2,3,4; SOS 1,2,3,4; S. Council 2,3,4. BETH PENN Chorus 1; FHA 1,2; GAA 1,3,4; SOS 4. FAYE PINI Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Class Sec. 4; Dramatics 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Jr. Play; Librarian 2; Pom pon 4; SOS 4. TOM REYNOLDS Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Chorus 1; Football 1; Let- termen 3; Newspaper 4. CHERIE SCHULZ Cheerleader 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Jr. Play; Newspaper 3,4; Speech Club 3,4; SOS 2,3,4. JAMES STARK Band 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Treas. 2; Dance Band 1,2,3; Dramatics 4; Jr. Play; Newspaper 1,2,3; S. Council 3. DAVID WEHMEYER Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boy's State 3; Cam- era Club 1,2; Chorus 4; Dramatics 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Le-Ri-Co 3,4; Lettermen 2,3,4; S. Council 4; Track 1,2. SHARON WHITE Dramatics 3,4; FHA 1; GAA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; SOS 4. RUSSELL WILLIAMS Class Sec. 2; Band 1; Basketball 1; Dramatics 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Newspaper 3,4; S. Council 4. KARA WITTENBECK Band 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Class Treas. 3; Dramatics 4; FHA 2; GAA 2,3,4; Jr. Play; Librarian 4; Newspaper 2; Pom Pon 4; SOS 2,3,4. TODAY IS GRADUATION Today as you stand on life's threshold And face a challenge that's new, Look forth and choose your pathway With care and diligence, too. As the days go by, oh, so swiftly, Do the very best that you can; God has given you many talents, You are part of His great plan. Phyllis C. Michael WILLIAMS ELECTRONIC LAB 3 N. Wesley Avenue Mt. Morris Dial 734-6123 Compliments of J. H. McGUIRE CO. Pontiac GMC Farm Machinery Oregon 732-2175 Illinois 67 The Class of’68 BACK ROW: Dan Buskohl, Tom Reynolds, Roger Mailand, Kenny Maxwell, David Wehmeyer. ROW 5: Howard Book, Russell Williams, Norman Branscomb, Bob Miller, Bob Gallup. ROW 4: Allen Butterbaugh, Tom Mulford, Orval Hilliard, Joe Grove, Randall Engle. ROW 3: James Stark, Sharon White, Sharri Davis, Barbara Dixon. ROW 2: Kara Wittenbeck, Mary Kahly, Kathy Cowan, Faye Pini, Imogene Ingram. FRONT ROW: Lynda Jenkins, Kathy Ingram, Cherie Schulz, Debbie Martin, Jeanie Patterson. FORRESTON VETERINARY SERVICE Drs. Turner G Strahn Phone 938-3538 68 DECKER WALGREEN AGENCY Gerald W. Laughlin, R. Ph. Oregon, Illinois Attendant Val Lomax escorting Tom Mulford. Attendant Jerry Birkholz escorting Jeanie Patterson. Senior Memories Senior Play. Make-up time for Russell. Kara and Jeanie at work. Fun with friends. Prom! Surprises! Compliments of BINGO KUNTZELMAN Oregon, Illinois 69 MT. MORRIS LEATHER CANVAS Congratulations to the Class of '68 Mt. Morris, Illinois Administration Mr. Edwards, Superintendent Mr. Schelling Mr. Newcomer Mr. Brown Mr. Mullen Mr. Gallup Mr. Jones Mr. Kilker QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO. Byron Illinois 70 Would you like to show iME how to do it? Can't you read anything better than Puff and Spot? . .. Teachers! Does everyone know how to sew except me? MR. PAVLUS MRS. ASBURY MISS WILES MRS. ESTERLY MR. LESSEN MR. ANDERSON Subject--verb! Subject verb! Well, people . . . Who said I have to sing and play instruments? LACE MOTOR SALES Oregon, Illinois Chevrolet - -Oldsmobile FAULKNER BUILDERS--GENERAL CONTRACTING Residential, Commercial, and Farm 72 Forreston, Illinois Keep your eyes on the road . . . and don't forget the car! Today we will start with our finger exercises. Teachers! Teachers! MR. BLOCK MR. FRY MR. SLICK MRS. MAYER MR. ASBURY MRS. JENKIN I always try to help my students. Keep your mouth shut and breathe through your nose! I wonder how the crops will turn out? How do you say cheese in Latin ? ROY'S SHOES G TOCS 109 S. Wesley Ave. Mt. Morris, Illinois Non-Teaching Personnel BUS DRIVERS: Ivan Miller, Dick Kretsinger, John Wagner, Ken- ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Mrs. Lovell neth Lovell, Elmer Beard, Marvin Buskohl, George Palmer. CUSTODIAN: Clarence Pals SECRETARIES Alma Baker Virginia Maxwell COOKS: Vera Peterson, Della Grove, Mearlean Hubbard. KABLE PRINTING COMPAMY 414 N. Wesley Ave. Mt. Morris, Illinois Behind Closed Doors Are Memories of’68 May the Le-Ri-Co Reopen Them CHARLOTTE HAIR STYLING 7 South Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 734-6512 76 ROYAL BLUE FOOD STORE Fine Food for Fine Folks Mt. Morris, Phone 734-6138 i- ■ • v. - • . . _. - . 7 .«pr v ' T ? ‘% - ? jfc£ : ?• ' .. «:- - J£ gfc —. r A k. � .- . E • ;• £ � � - jSjj ■.• £' •■ -- Sfc '' ■p -Xs '- w • 5- K •? ' . - ; . ’’ • _-. ' .. vVT 5Mgfe � . .£ -; . - — '■ S'' ' ' ' '• - p -T’ 5'-. __ i 1 .'Sfc.' ; •� - Tpwr'. •-’ ‘ . c- ' .' - , :v ? 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