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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1970 volume:

Dedicated to—Mrs. Esterly I think continually of those who were truly great. Who, from the womb, remembered the soul's history Through corridors of light where the hours are suns, Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition Was that their lips, still touched with fire, Should tell of the spirit clothed from head to foot in song. And who hoarded from the spring branches The desires falling across their bodies like blossoms. What is precious is never to forget The delight of the blood drawn from ageless springs Breaking through rocks in worlds before our earth; Never to deny its pleasure in the simple morning light, Nor its grave evening demand for love; Never to allow gradually the traffic to smother With noise and fog the flowering of the spirit. Near the snow, near the sun, in the highest fields See how these names are feted by the waving grass, And by the streamers of white cloud, And whispers of wind in the listening sky; The names of those who in their lives fought for life, Who wore at their hearts the fire's center. Bom of the sun they traveled a short while towards the sun And left the vivid air signed with their honor. --Stephen Spender FORRESTON STATE BANK 83 years of Faithful Banking Service Growing Bigger by Serving Better Steve Bauer The Savior has come in His mighty pow'r, And spoken peace to my soul; And all of my life from that very hour I've yielded to His control. 'Twas only a foretaste of joys divine In Canaan waiting for me, Where sweetest of honey and milk and wine Were dripping from ev'ry tree. From glory to glory He leads me on, From grace to grace ev'ry day; And brighter and brighter the glory dawns, While pressing my homeward way. If fellowship here with my Lord can be So inexpressibly sweet, Oh, what will it be when His face we see, When 'round the white throne we meet? Oh, it is wonderful! It is marvelous and wonderful, What Jesus has done for this soul of mine! The half has never been told. --Mrs. C. H. Morris GERMAN AMERICAN STATE BANK A Little Bit Friendlier German Valley, Illinois Six-Room Addition Ground-breaking Exterior View Breezy Breezeway Construction BELOIT Bridge G Iron Company was contracted in the fall of 1968 to construct a six-room addition to the south end of the High School. After a long winter, it was finally completed just in time to see the seniors of '69 take their finals. Connecting our modern ad- dition to the old building are three heavy doors and a very 'breezy' breezeway. The large picture windows in each of the six rooms provide a means of escape for those students who become bored with studies. This badly needed addition has proved to be most convenient in our school life. All the world's a stage, And the men and women merely actors. --William Shakespeare MARV MILLER, General Contractor Phone 734-4789 606 W. 1st St., Mt. Morris, 111., 61054 New Classroom ENGLE MANUFACTURING CO. Striving for a Better Community Leaf River, Illinois Phone 738-2331 7 ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 9th arrived all too soon for L.R.H.S. stu- dents. On Thursday night everyone gathered onto the athletic field to watch the class skits. Once again the seniors took the prize with a skit which foretold the outcome of the approaching game with the Forreston Cards. Naturally this lowered the underclassmen's spirits, but with the help of the bonfire and the cheerleaders, it was back up to par for Friday night's game with Forreston. Class skits Play It Like It Is! Rain dampens week-end He'll never stop him now. 8 JENKIN'S CLEANERS Where Quality Is an Actuality Oregon, Illinois MARTIN'S GRINDING SERVICE Maurice (Moe) Barber Leaf River, Illinois FRONT ROW: Shari Hagemann, Mark Knodle. ROW 2: Liz Motter, Wanda Townsend, LuAnn Leather, Kevin Branscomb, Tim Mulford, Brian Mayer. BACK ROW: Jeanette Patterson, Cathy Heater, Dana Brown, Bev Stine, Kevin Wilson, Jerry Birkholz, Bob Wittenbeck, Pat Riley. DECORATING the gym for the en- joyment of the teachers and stu- dents was the responsibility of the Student Council. They had set an enjoyable atmosphere which got our minds off of the defeat we had just experienced. When the Es- quires finally arrived and the music began, Bev Stine and Kevin Wilson were crowned 1969 Royalty. Crownbearers Esquires Queen Bev G King Kevin Is this called dancing? O. L. CAPES Plumbing and Heating Leaf River, Illinois KNODLE'S BOTTLED GAS Phone 738-2587 Leaf River, Illinois NOVEMBER 7 arrived after four short weeks of practice. Even though the cast wasn't completely confident of their lines, the play was a success. In the story of the play, Mr. Morlock's daughter wants to marry Luigi's son, but Morlock won't allow it. After- wards Luigi dies of a heart attack and his ghost comes back to make Morlock change his mind. Rest Assured however, because it all turns out to be a bad dream. Help Beautify America Mrs. Mayer FRED COOK'S GARAGE General Repairing Ph. 738-2515 EASTSIDE SERVICE Front End Alignment Wheel Balancing Leaf River 738-2270 Cast Hello Mr. Morlock Luigi Lanconi Mrs. Morlock Jessica Morlock . . . . Mildred Mary Morlock Joe Lanconi Miss Akers George Plew Lucifer Mrs. Schmaltz Dr. Brown Martha Lanconi . . . Merry Lewis Mr. Black Steve Bauer Jake Mrs. Frinck Director Compliments of TALK OF THE TOWN BEAUTY SALON Leaf River, Illinois ROY'S BARBER SHOP Leaf River Phone 738-2521 Just Mama and me Good-bye Christmas Scenes Have you been good, Cheerleaders? Slop Day As-You-Like It Week Attire for the week. BYRON COUNTRY FOODS Byron, Illinois BYRON FOOD MART Byron, Illinois FEBRUARY 16 started out as any other school day until the Student Council posted a new dress code for the remainder of the week. The next day, students wore whatever they felt like wearing. Wednesday was designated as dress-up to make up for the previous day. On Thursday, yaD desreveR, the periods ran 7-6-5-4-3-2-1. Then Friday was clash day when we clashed with our last basketball opponent's school colors. Your socks don't match, do they? A Connecticut Yankee in YOU--Clarence, unravel yourself Tackle by Lancelot King Arthur s Court Hank Bennett ........ CAST . . . Pat Riley Marion . . . Nancy Miller Mrs. Bennett . . . .Silvia White King Arthur . . . Orville Snyder Queen Guenever . . . Beth Beard Merlin . . . Bob Wittenbeck Clarence . . . Ken Hartje Elaine . . . Cathy Heater Sir Lancelot . . . Alan Clapper Sir Sagamor . . . Richard Gann Queen Morgan Le Fay . . . . . .Jeanette Patterson Sandy . . . . Angela Borneman '•Give me that water Miss Burke--Director CREW Director.............Miss Rosalie Burke Prompters............Norma Pair, Deb Meinheit Scene Design and Construction .... Ed Lindquist, Mich- ael Funk, Bill Kilker, Kevin Wilson, Lu- cinda Funk, Janell Greenfield. Lights Operation .... Kevin Wilson Costumes.............Beverly Stine, Deb Meinheit, Donna Kilker, Catherine Kielsmeier, Connie Book. Stage Manager........Ed Lindquist With time, patience, and hard work, the Seniors put together A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. In this dramatization, the Yankee from Connecticut is a young engineer just out of college and anxious to try his hand at every kind of mechanical device. He is knocked out cold by one of his experiments and wakes up to find him- himself in the Court of King Arthur. From then on, the striking con- trasts between the old and the new develop into a series of ludicrous events, with just a small undercurrent of elemental truths. Through the influence of the enterprising young engineer, King Arthur's Court has become modernized, but the engineer finds himself in hot water. However, all's well that ends well--and the CONNECTICUT YANKEE was no exception. EVELYN'S HAIR FASHIONS Merle Norman Cosmetics Byron 234-3201 and 234-8609 Ye little idiot How dare ye try to . . . SERGEANT Terry Carpenter of Mt. Morris presented us with a very in- formative program about drug usage on September 25. FIRE Safety was the subject of an as- sembly which was held on January 23, sponsored by Country Companies. AUKER AGENCY Blaine Auker 16 Byron 234-5821 JULLIARD School of Music is where Kenneth Goodman studied organ. He presented us with a concert on February 11. Assemblies UNCLE WALT Kronemeyer who has spent 14 years in Africa took us for a Trek on Jungle Trails to Primitive Tribes on March 12. BYRON MEDICAL CENTER Byron, 111. 1969-1970 Honor Roll High Honors FRESHMEN David Kahly 4.92 Liz Motter 4.75 Cindy Wilson 4.59 SOPHOMORES Janell Blobaum 4.84 Martha Kahly 4.67 JUNIORS Debbie Cain 5.00 Merry Lewis 4.83 Honors FRESHMEN Murray Leerhoff 4.58 Brian Mayer 4.42 Sue Riley 4.25 Nola Rummel 4.25 Randy Pals 4.08 Kim Hammond 4.00 Holly Lewis 4.00 Wendy Seymour 4.00 SOPHOMORES Randy Schelling 4.58 Edie Funk 4.45 Julie Hagemann 4.33 Bill Hartje 4.08 JUNIORS Cynthia Borneman 4.50 Quentin Davis 4.50 Karla Penn 4.34 Kathy Wilson 4.33 Darrell Birkholz 4.00 SENIORS Donna Kilker 4.47 Angela Borneman 4.46 Wayne Rummel 4.33 Bill Kilker 4.25 Ken Hartje 4.17 Bev Stine 4.13 Nancy Miller 4.07 FRONT ROW: Cindy Wilson, Liz Motter, Brian Mayer, Wayne Rummel. ROW 2: Murray Leer- hoff, David Kahly, and Cynthia Borneman re- ceived their first year honor award. Randy Schelling, Ken Hartje, Donna Kilker, and Martha Kahly received their second year honor award. Angela Borneman, Kathy Wilson, Merry Lewis, and Quentin Davis received their third year honor award. Wayne Rummel Salutatorian Ken Hartje Valedictorian Down by the Old Mill Stream 18 Compliments of CITIZENS STATE BANK Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of MT, MORRIS CLEANERS Mt. Morris, Illinois The theme of the Junior-Senior Prom, Down By the Old Mill Stream , gave the juniors plenty to work on in preparation for the important evening of May 1. An old mill, water fountain, and garden created the atmosphere for the dance which was from 8:30-11:30 at the Bertolet Building. Couples entered the dance through a huge beehive which covered the door. On the following day, we traveled to the Wagon Wheel at Rockton, 111. Swimming, golfing, bowling, horseback-riding, ice-skating, and shopping were enjoyed by students and faculty. We concluded our 1970 Junior-Senior Prom festivities with a banquet at the Wagon Wheel Junior. HAROLD RIDENOUR C.L.U. Tax Sheltered Annuities Life-Health-Group Ins. Mt. Morris, Illinois 734-6421 BEN FRANKLIN STORE Mt. Morris, Illinois ATHLETICS FRONT ROW: Q. Davis, B. Lomax, B. Mulford, A. Clapper, D. Kuntzelman, C. Buzzell, S. Book, T. Mulford, S. Capes. MID- DLE ROW: Coach R. Lessen, S. Bauer, B. Engle, D. Birkholtz, R. Schelling, R. Lovell, K. Branscomb, G. Grove, Mgr. D. Voegeli, Coach R. Fry. BACK ROW: K. Wilson, B. Wittenbeck, G. Smith, B. Groen, E. Lindquist, R. Maxwell, B. Hartje, J. Dirksen. Varsity Football THIS year the Leaf River Demons ex- perienced a rebuilding stage on their football team. With only six returning lettermen, the coach had to look upon his other players to fill in the positions vacated by last year's seniors. The players worked very hard and gave it all they had. They started out the season rather poorly by getting beat by more experienced teams. The players finally got their fill of losing and de- cided they were going to win, and win they did, for they finished the season with two victories for a 2--6 record. Even though it was a year of frustration and losing, the season had its bright sides. Already the boys are looking forward to next year when they will have fifteen returning lettermen and a very promising year. No way will he make it. NORUP TRUCK LINES INC. Livestock Trucking--Hog Buying Leaf River, 111. Phone 738-2221 22 LEAF RIVER LUMBER COMPANY Building Materials--Coal--Farm Supplies Leaf River, Illinois Open for a pass FRONT ROW: L. Schelling, D. Kuntzelman, J. Myers, D. Turner, D. Schelling. BACK ROW: B. Dilbeck, L. Butte 1, T. Cowan, M. Smith, B. Mulford, Mgr. D. Voegeli. Flying the Demon way Touchdown, please KRETSINCER'S STANDARD SERVICE Automotive G Electrical Leaf River, Illinois Compliments of EGAN GENERAL STORE Egan, Illinois GREAT promise for the future has been shown by this year's F-S Team de- spite a 2 — 3 record. With a little more experience they consider themselves ready to move up to the Varsity. SCORES Lamoille 31 LR 0 Byron 42 LR 14 Ashton LR Millegeville 52 LR 0 Stillman 20 LR 16 Franklin 26 LR 12 Pecatonica 26 LR 0 Forreston 14 LR 0 ■ They really look energetic, don't they? Varsity Linemen Steve Book Charles Buzzell A1 Clapper Quentin Davis Jon Dirksen Bruce Engle Regan Lovell Randy Maxwell Gerald Smith LACE MOTOR SALES Oregon, Illinois Chevrolet-Oldsmobile BEMIS MOTOR COMPANY Ford Sales and Service since 1918 Oregon-Byron, Illinois Varsity Backs and Ends Randy Schelling Kevin Wilson Bob Wittenbeck STEVE'S BODY SHOP Phone 734-4548 Mt. Morris, Illinois DEWEY'S SERVICE CENTER Hitt G Wesley Mt. Morris, Illinois 25 Cheerleaders FRONT ROW: Deb Meinheit. ROW TWO: Renee'Brown, Mary Wells. ROW THREE: Liz Motter, Linda Kilker, Cathy Baker, Chris Wiles. WHAT does it take to make a Cheer- leader? A girl with spirit and ability to lead a crowd. She attends a clinic in the beginning of the school year at which the squad spends the entire day learning different cheers and working on the motions. After much practice each week, us- ually on Wednesday night, the cheer- leaders are ready to go into action at their next game. Frosh-Soph Cheerleaders KNODLE'S GARAGE We Give S H Green Stamps 26 Ph. 738-2319 Leaf River, 111. LEAF RIVER VALLEY TELEPHONE CO. Leaf River, Illinois Pom Pons FRONT--Chris Nelson, Joanne Buskohl, Julie Hagemann. BACK--Marilyn Butterbaugh, Janice Engle, Shirley Williams. Pom Pon Advisor--Mrs. Jenkin ZICKUR'S DRUG WALGREEN AGENCY Mt. Morris, Illinois ph. 734-4216 Ralph Zickuhr, R.Ph. What does it take to be a Pom Pon girl? Pep, Rhythm, Poise, Co-ordination, and a Smile. Every week about three hours are spent making up and perfecting a routine. However it isn't only the Pom Pon girls time and energy but also that of their ad- visor, Mrs. Jenkin. Without all of her work and patience none of this would be possible MT. MORRIS DRY GOODS Bordner's Mens and Boys Wear Mt. Morris, Illinois The River Pat Riley Bill Groen Darrell Brikholz Bob Wittenbeck Kim Snyder DAN'S GULF Goodyear Tire Center Oregon, 111. 732-2887 BEN FRANKLIN STORE Oregon, 111. Phone 732-2731 Demons Ed Lindquist Regan Lovell Orv Snyder Dick Gann Kevin Wilson WHITNEY BUICK OPEL Rte. 64 East Oregon, 111. Wouldn't You Rather Have a Buick? DEWARD PRODUCE SUPPLY Seward 29 Illinois Fresh-Soph Basketball Players FRONT ROW: Brian Mayer, David Kahly, Richard Mayberry, Denny Kuntzelman, Tom Cowan, Lonnie Schel- ling, Murray Leerhoff, Tim Mulford. BACK ROW: Manager Jim Myers, Danny Schelling, Daryl Voegeli, Brad Lomax, Randy Schelling, Bill Hartje, Jon Dirksen, Mike Smith, Bill Mulford, Coach Fry. The Fresh-Soph squad started out slow in the first few non- conference games, but came on strong in the latter half of the season to compile a 7 won--15 lost record for the year. Those sophomores moving up to help support the varsity team are Brad Lomax, Randy Schelling, Bill Hartje, Jon Dirksen, Tim Mulford, and Richard Mayberry. The backbone of next year's fresh-soph team will be Danny Schelling, Daryl Voegeli, Mike Smith, Bill Mulford, Brian Mayer, David Kahly, Denny Kuntzelman, Tom Cowan, Lonnie Schel- ling, and Murray Leerhoff. The boys and Coach Fry are looking eagerly forward to bigger and better accomplish- ments next year, and we wish them the best of luck. LR LR Franklin Center 36 49 43 46 Ashton 64 30 42 39 Forreston 56 60 47 44 Byron 35 23 37 38 Stillman 58 48 62 41 Milledgeville 45 44 63 67 Pecatonica 56 48 42 46 S-T-R-E-T-C-H Bill pulls down another one Who can put it through? Compliments of SMITTY'S MOBIL SERVICE Forreston, 111. Ph. 938-2321 FORRESTON CRAIN G FEED MILL, INC. Grain—Feed--Fertilizer Ph. 938-2574 Forreston, 111. Varsity FRONT ROW: Dick Gann, Orv Snyder, Bob Wittenbeck, Regan Lovell, Pat Riley, Darrell Birkholz. BACK ROW: Managers, George Hamer and Gerald Smith, Kevin Wilson, Bill Groen, Ed Lindquist, Kim Snyder, Coaches, Stan Block and Bob Fry. The Demons had a bad year for the 69-70 season even though the won-lost percentage was better than that of the previous seasons. The potential and badly needed height was there but the boys just couldn't seem to put it all together. The Demons showed sparks of promise by defeating Dakota, who won their own conference tournament, and by coming back from 17 down in the first quarter to defeat Milledgeville by another 17. Junior, Bill Groen, led the team in scoring and re- bounding while team captain, Patrick Riley, hit consistently for a 69.9% average on free throws. Non-returning seniors are Kevin Wilson, Bob Wittenbeck, Pat Riley, Ed Lindquist and Orville Snyder. Returning juniors include Bill Groen, Kim Snyder, Regan Lovell and Darrell Birkholz. This year Pat Riley and Darrell Birkholz received special recognition for their achievements in basketball. Pat Riley received the Free Throw Award and M.V.P. Award, and junior, Darrell Birkholz, recevied the Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations, fellows, and good luck to Coach Block and next year's ball club! Compliments of EDDIE'S SHELL SERVICE Oregon, Illinois LR Franklin Center 58 48 61 52 Byron 85 52 72 57 Milledgeville 51 68 64 79 Pecatonica 71 56 72 55 Forreston 73 57 66 53 Ashton 73 64 68 66 Stillman Valley 57 37 52 36 D. DEAN DYE CO. The Fashion Store 31 Oregon, Illinois 1970 Baseball Team: FRONT ROW: Rick Crouch, Bruce Engle, Richard Mayberry, Greg Grove, Darrell Birkholz, Regan Lovell, Brian Mayer, Bill Mulford. BACK ROW: Coach Block, Pat Riley, Bob Wittenbeck, Bill Hartje. Track Team: FRONT ROW: Denny Kuntzelman, Dewey Turner. BACK ROW: Kevin Branscomb, Coach Fry, Bill Hartje. WALLY'S PASTRY SHOP 9 South Wesley Mt. Morris, 111. Phone 734-6220 ROYAL BLUE FOOD STORE Fine Food for Fine Folks Mt. Morris, Phone 734-6138 Bill Hartje receives the Keith Gallup Track Award for his second successive year. Pat Riley receives the American Legion Free Throw Trophy. Darrell Birkholz: Jerry Wickam Award and Sportsmanship Award. Bob Wittenbeck: Most Valuable Football Player. Pat Riley: American Legion Free Throw Award and Most Valuable Basketball Player Award. The Big Sport! ROY'S SHOES TOGS 109 S. Wesley Ave. Mt. Morris, Illinois A Valuable Football Player. 33 ' 0 ORGANIZATIONS Spirit of Our School ON FLOOR, Mascot Becky Cook. FRONT ROW: Advisor, Mrs. Jenkin, Pres. Karla Penn, Renee' Brown, Deb Meinheit, Chris Wiles, Angela Bomeman, V.P., Kathy Wilson, Treas. ROW 2: Gerald Smith, Linda Kilker, Mary Wells, Shirley Williams, Sec., Cathy Baker, Liz Motter, Randy Schelling. ROW 3: Ron Butterbaugh, Rhonda Livingston, Cindy Wilson, Julie Hagemann, Deb Miller, Cheryl Voegeli, Steve Bauer. ROW 4: Greg Grove, Sue Riley, Rosemary White, Sally Gift, Linda Schelling, Joanne Buskohl, Vickie Rowland, Carla Peterson, LuAnn Leather, Chuck Buzzell. ROW 5: Steve Book, Debbie Plemmons, Debbie Klapp, Cindy Kretsinger, Karen Weh- meyer, Marilyn Butterbaugh, Carol Mailand, Janell Blobaum, Silvia White, Bill Hartje. ROW 6: Steve Capes, Mike Smith, Duane Becker, Chris Nelson, Janice Engle, Russell Becker, George Hamer, Randy Maxwell, David Bell. Karla awards the mega- phone. Spirit, Unity, and Loyalty headed the SOS this year as the club grew in size and strength. The club sponsored the usual projects: Home- coming Decorations, and our Demon Mascot --Becky Cook. The club started a new spirit promoter--a magaphone which was won by a different class each week for displaying the most spirit. All the members worked hard selling LRHS sweatshirts to support the spectator bus. Even though the Demons didn't always come away from a game as victors, they didn't let their spirit lag. Deb presents a sweatshirt sample. DECKER WALGREEN AGENCY Gerald W. Laughlin, R.Ph. Oregon, 111. CAMEO BEAUTY NOOK Esther E. Fry Seward, Illinois Insignia Paddles and Sweater Demon Club FRONT ROW: Coaches Fry and Block. ROW 2: Bob Wittenbeck, V.P., George Hamer, Ed Lindquist, Bill Groen, Orv Snyder, Kevin Wilson, Pres. ROW 3: Darrell Birkholz, Steve Bauer, Quentin Davis, Charles Buzzell, Steve Book, Alan Clapper, Greg Grove. ROW 4: Jon Dirksen, Randy Schelling, Brad Lomax, Bruce Engle, Randy Max- well, Bill Hartje, Gerald Smith, Regan Lovell. Compliments of SEARS CATALOG MERCHANT Bob Adamson Oregon, Illinois FORRESTON AUTO BODY Complete Auto Body Work and Finishing Forreston 938-3630 FRONT ROW: Janice Engle, Nancy Ranz, Cheryl Voegeli, Wendy Seymour, Wynette Wellington, Deb Meinheit (Pres.), Shirley Poole, Jill Schrader, Debbie Cowan, Cathy Baker, Rhonda Livingston. ROW 2: Cindy Wilson, Carol Book, Norma Pair, Connie Book, Carla Peterson, Beverly Stine (Sec.), Silvia White, Carol Mailand, Janell Green- field, Becky Cook. ROW 3: Cynthia Bomeman, Cindy Kretsinger, Janell Blobaum, Debbie Miller, LuAnn Leather, Debbie Plemmons, Catherine Kielsmeier, Debbie Klapp, Shirley Betz. ROW 4: Louise Bomeman, Lynn Blooming- dale, Rosemary White, Chris Nelson, Renee' Brown (Treas.), Kim Hammond, Mary Wells, Liz Motter, Sue Riley. ROW 5: Marilyn Butterbaugh, Julynn Greenfield, Karen Wehmeyer, Mrs. Jenkin (Adv.), Linda Schelling, Beverly Kielsmeier, Anita Rinedollar. ROW 6: Cathy Heater, Jeanette Patterson, Donna Kilker, Nancy Miller, Karla Penn, Shirley Williams, Angela Bomeman, Beth Beard, Kathy Wilson, Linda Kilker, Joanne Buskohl. Senior and Freshman G.A.A. Members Freshman Initiation Cash and Carry Lumber and Grain Storage BYRON VETERINARY CLINIC GRIFFITH LUMBER COMPANY 201 E. Blackhawk Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois Byron, Illinois Nancy Miller exhibits decorations for Mother Daughter Ban- quet. Renee Brown, Treas.; LuAnn Leather, Sec.; Bev Stine, V.P.; Deb Meinheit, Pres. Cindy Kretsinger performs on newly added balance beam. Sportheads Fifty-six girls belong to the G.A.A. organization which is directed by Mrs. Jenkin. The different activities are: baseball, tumbling, badminton, basketball, bowling, speedaway, volleyball, trampoline, roller-skating, and hiking. Each active participant receives an award; a numeral is awarded to Freshman girls, an L to Sophomore girls, an I to Junior girls, and a replica of the state of Illinois to Senior girls. Fluctuating trends in money require a safe, sure investment. Open an account in a dependable bank serving this area since 1882. STILLMAN VALLEY NATIONAL BANK 39 C Future Homemakers of America Visits to the chapter Grandmother , attending rallies, earning money for a banquet, and planning the F.F.A. and F.H.A. Skating Party kept the twenty girls in F.H.A. busy all year. Under the guidance of Mrs. Frin- frock, many new ideas were tried and many new laws laid for the betterment of the Future Home- makers of America. This year marks the 24th year of Leaf River's membership in Section 22, and during these years, many girls have learned to look toward new horizons and continue the numerous activities started while in F.H.A. Compliments of KABLE NEWS COMPANY Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 734-4151 Initiation Lunch? FIRST ROW--Historian, Linda Schelling; Secretary, Chris Wiles; 1st Vice-pres., LuAnn Leather; Pres., Shirley Williams; Advisor, Mrs. Frinfrock; Treasurer, Bev Kielsmeier; Reporter, Becky Cook. ROW 2--Sally Gift, Vickie Rowland, Sue Riley, Carol Book, Silvia White, Debbie Klapp. ROW 3--Jeanne Hall, Jill Schrader, Deb Plem- mons, Norma Pair, Carol Mailand, Cindy Kretsinger, Janice Engle. Bake Sale FRONT ROW: Steve Book, Ed Lindquist, Orville Snyder, Richard Gann, Wayne Rummel, Alan Pals, Mr. Wesley, Adv. ROW 2: Brad Lomax, Tim Mulford, Robert Grove, Jim Blake, George Hamer, Richard Mayberry, Ron Kil- ker, Scott Shreiber. ROW 3: John Wiles, Dewey Turner, Robert Zellers, Steve Miller, Danny Schelling, Gerald Smith, Steve Capes, Greg Grove. ROW 4: Arlen Heeren, Louis Butte 1, Dennis Greenway, Lonnie Schelling, Kenny Ingram, Dave Cook, Kim Snyder. ROW 5: Laverne Long, Randy Pals, Gerald Heeren, Alan Clapper, Dennis Schreiber, Mike Smith, Daryl Voegli. Pres.--Richard Gann, Vice-pres. — Wayne Rummel, Sentinel — Ed Lindquist, Treasurer--Alan Pals, Reporter--Steve Book, Secretary—Orv Snyder. Compliments of BLACKHAWK BUILDERS G CO. Byron, Illinois Future Fanners of A m erica FFA Sweetheart Dana Brown Compliments of ADELINE GRAIN COMPANY 41 Forreston Phone 938-2317 Future Teachers of America With our advisor Mr. Vieth, the FTA went to the School for Exceptional Children in Freeport. Bill Kilker teaches grade schoolers! FRONT ROW: Catherine Kielsmeier, Mr. Vieth, Adv., Randy Maxwell, V.P., Donna Kilker, Pres., Julie Hage- mann, Sec., Deb Meinheit, Treas., Janell Greenfield. ROW 2: Nancy Miller, Renee Brown, Janell Blobaum, Cindy Kretsinger, Janice Engle, Patty Hillman, Julynn Greenfield, Regan Lovell. ROW 3: Russell Becker, Carol Mailand, Karen Wehmeyer, Debbie Cain, Joanne Buskohl, Shirley Williams, Cynthia Borneman, Bill Kilker. 42 SCHWARTZ G WRIGHT INC. Comer of 4th G Reed Pec., 111. Phone 239-2629 MOUNT MORRIS SAVINGS G LOAN ASSOCIATION 18 West Main Street Mount Morris, Illinois Ph. 734-4417 Student Council Leads FRONT ROW: Mr. Vieth, Adv., Karla Penn, Treas., Jeanette Patterson, V.P., Kevin Wilson, Pres., Linda Kilker, Sec., Mr. Edwards, Adv. ROW 2: Greg Grove, Deb Meinheit, Mary Wells, Cathy Baker, Cindy Wilson, Julie Hage mann, Randy Maxwell. ROW 3: Brian Mayer, David Kahly, Pat Riley, Quentin Davis, Tim Mulford. The Student Council came under the new advisement of Mr. Vieth, and under him several projects for the year were: sponsoring and decorating for the Homecoming Dance; putting up decorations for Christmas; sponsoring a Special Week of Days for the first time. The special days included: Slop Day, Dress-up Day, Reverse Day, and Clash Day. Another major project of the year was an attempt at revision of the dress code through the cooperation of the Board, administra- tion, faculty, parents and students. FERGUSON AGENCY INC. Pecatonica, Illinois Phone 239-2510 JIM DOUGHERTY Funeral Director Forreston, Illinois Dramatics Club FRONT ROW: Vice President--Silvia White; President--Randy Maxwell; Secretary-Treasurer--Debbie Cain; Advisor--Miss Burke. ROW 2: Bob Wittenbeck; Bruce Engle; Chris Wiles; Joanne Buskohl; Shirley Williams; Julynn Greenfield; Julie Hagemann; Jeanette Patterson. ROW 3: Russell Becker; Regan Lovell; Deb Meinheit; Bill Borneman; Cathy Heater; Quentin Davis; Beth Beard. This year the Dramatics Club has been under the supervision of Miss Roselie Burke. She has given the club much information and direction in the phases of stage management such as costuming, makeup, stage decoration, and directing. Although the club had more members this year bringing in new talent, the Dramatics Club was unable to perform due to the lack of time and many other activities. 44 SPUD'S STANDARD SERVICE For Pick-Up and Delievery Ph. 734-6935 Mt. Morris, Illinois NELSON JEWELRY Jewelry and Watch Repairing Byron, 111. 234-8531 Book Scene LEFT TO RIGHT--Mrs. Vieth—librarian, Tom Cowan, Dennis Schreiber, Randy Pals. Students browse at Book Fair Much activity takes place behind the scenes in the li- brary such as ordering, processing, and delivering new books and mending old books for all twelve grades. Five hundred-one books were received on loan this year from the State library in Springfield and were distributed to the appropriate grade levels throughout the school. Thirty of these books were used by the kindergarten. The highlight of the year was a Book Fair held in the new gym. This was the first one Leaf River ever held, and through the cooperation of students, teachers, ad- ministration, and the community, was a huge success. Enjoyment of the vast array of books for all ages plus a profit of $101.54 were the rewards. The proceeds were used to order new books for the library. LEFT TO RIGHT--Shirley Betz, Janell Blobaum, Wynette Welling- ton, Anita Rinedollar, Susan Lind- quist. LEFT TO RIGHT--Rosemary White, Holly Lewis, Duane Becker, Debbie Klapp, Jeanne Hall, Sharon Bloomster, Duane Bolen, Arlen Heeren. Jack Calvert BYRON IMPLEMENT CO. General Repair 234-3721 GAMBLES 11 East Main Street 45 Mt. Morris, Illinois Chorus FRONT ROW--Donna Kilker, Catherine Kielsmeier, Norma Pair, Connie Book, Julie Hagemann, Chris Nelson, Janell Greenfield, Shirley Betz, Janice Engle, Renee Brown, Joanne Buskohl, Cathy Baker, Karla Penn, Bev Stine, Julynn Greenfield, Angela Borneman, Mr. Anderson. ROW 2--Cynthia Borneman, Cindy Wilson, Carol Book, Marilyn Butterbaugh, Karen Wehmeyer, Nancy Ranz, Cindy Kretsinger, Elizabeth Motter, Patty Hillman, Debbie Plemmons, Carol Mailand, Merry Lewis, Rhonda Livingston, Debbie Miller,' Vickie Rowland, Mary Wells, Linda Kilker. ROW 3--Bev Kielsmeier, Kathy Wilson, LuAnn Leather, Shirley Williams, Carla Peterson, Janell Blo- baum, Cathy Heater, Jeanette Patterson, Sue Lindquist, Debbie Klapp, Cheryl Voegli, Wynette Wellington, Kim Hammond, Rosemary White, Sally Gift. ROW 4--Brian Mayer, Alan Pals, Greg Grove, Steve Book, Randy Max- well, Regan Lovell, Bill Hartje, Kevin Wilson, Darrell Birkholz, Ron Butterbaugh, Randy Schelling, Steve Bauer, Quentin Davis, Pat Riley, LaVerne Long, Randy Pals, Murray Leehoff. 46 BYRON-OREGON READY-MIX Byron Phone 234-8212 Oregon Phone 732-6164 DAVIS INTERIORS Byron, 111. 234-8408 Upholstering, Drapes, etc. Marching Band FRONT ROW--Jan Jones, Murray Leerhoff, Shirley Williams, Chris Nelson, Joanne Buskohl, Marilyn Butterbaugh, Julie Hagemann, Janice Engle, Louise Borneman, Cynthia Borneman. ROW 2—Cathy Heater, Linda Kilker, Anita Rinedollar, Robert Grove, Mike Smith, Jeanette Patterson, Bill Borneman, Ken Hartje, Beth Beard, Renee' Brown, Debbie Plemmons. ROW 3—Karen Wehmeyer, Debbie Cain, Rhonda Livingston, Sue Riley, Carla Bennet, Mary Wells, Chris Wiles, Becky Cook, Martha Kahly, Angela Bome- man, Julynn Greenfield, Bill Kilker, Janell Greenfield. ROW 4--Reynae Lovell, Debbie Klapp, Cindy Wilson, Debbie Miller, Ron Butterbaugh, Cathy Baker, Vickie Rowland, Loma Penn, Karla Penn, Randy Schelling, Quentin Davis. ROW 5--Dennis Kuntzelman, Dennis Schreiber, Chuck Wright, Randy Pals, Brian Mayer, Regan Lovell, Kathy Wilson, LuAnn Leather, Catherine Kielsmeier, Alan Pals, Steve Book, Kevin Wilson, Bill Hartje. BACK ROW--Randy Kuntzelman, Bev Stine, Pat Riley, LaVerne Long, Tim Mulford, Steve Capes, Paul Borneman, Rick Kuntzelman, Cathy Nelson, Lonnie Schelling, Louis Buttel, David Kahly. EVELYN'S DRESS SHOP BYRON CLEANERS RAE'S USED FURNITURE, Byron Compliments of TOT AND TEEN SHOP Mt. Morris, Illinois 47 FRONT ROW: Louise Borneman, Jeanette Patterson, Bill Kilker, Beth Beard. ROW 2: Janell Greenfield, Debbie Cain, Shirley Williams, Ron Butterbaugh, Cathy Baker, Marilyn Butterbaugh, Cindy Wilson. ROW 3: Karen Wehmeyer, Janice Engle, Julie Hagemann, Debbie Plemmons, Vickie Rowland, Debbie Klapp, Murray Leerhoff, Debbie Miller, Sue Riley, Rhonda Livingston, Anita Rinedollar. ROW 4: Mike Smith, Ron Kilker, Bill Borneman, Robert Grove, David Kahly, Rick Kuntzelman, Joanne Buskohl, Cathy Nelson, Lonnie Schelling, Louis Butte 1. Out Director: Mr. Sid Anderson COUNTY GAS SERVICE Byron, Illinois Heating and Air Conditioning DR. L. M. STAUFFER Optometrist Mt. Morris, Illinois Superior at Contest FIRST ROW: Renee Brown, Julynn Greenfield, Martha Kahly, Angela Bomeman. ROW 2: Chris Nelson, Randy Schelling, Karla Penn, Cathy Heater, Linda Kilker, Mary Wells, Chris Wiles, Becky Cook. ROW 3: Dennis Kuntzelman, Dennis Schreiber, Chuck Wright, Randy Pals, Brian Mayer, Catherine Kielsmeier, Regan Lovell, Kevin Wilson, Quentin Davis, Kathy Wilson. ROW 4: Randy Kuntzelman, Paul Bomeman, Steve Capes, LaVerne Long, Tim Mulford, Pat Riley, Beverly Stine, Bill Hartje, Steve Book, LuAnn Leather, Alan Pals. BACK ROW: Ken Hartje, Cynthia Bomeman, Mr. Anderson-- Director. Under the excellent leadership of Mr. Anderson, and through hard work on the part of the students, the band performed at the an- nual Band Contest, and received a superior rating. With the points from this, plus the points gained from solos and ensembles, Leaf River tied for Sweepstakes. The rousing beat of the band contributed a great deal to the spirit of the athletic events during the year. A Christmas concert and a Spring concert were given for the enjoyment of the public. The band members stepped out a little more proudly in their new uniforms, and appreciated the fact that they were much cooler than the old ones on hot days. The band will not rest on its ’'laurels'’ of a job well done, for they will practice this summer for marching during the 1970-71 school year. FINCH FURNITURE Come In and Browse Mt. Morris, Illinois PLUM ELECTRIC INC. Mt. Morris, Illinois 49 723-4146 SOLOS: Kathy Wilson, Karla Penn, Edwina Funk, Janell Greenfield. DRUM DUET: Bill Borneman and Ken Hartje. CORNET TRIO: Kevin Wilson, Kathy Wilson, Quentin Davis. SOLOS: Brian Mayer, LaVeme Long, Steve Capes. CLARINET QUARTET: Murray Leerhoff, Cindy Wilson, Viclde Rowland, Deb Miller. SOLOS: Cindy Wilson, Janell Greenfield, Joanne Buskohl. Gather Your Wisdom Well, Use It Well: For This Shall Be Your Greatest Asset; LEE A. CAMPBELL BYRON MOBIL Byron, Illinois DRUM QUINTET: Ken Hartje, Bill Borneman, Cynthia Borneman, Brad Lomax, Mike Smith. Earn Firsts at Music Contest Newspaper Staff LEFT TO RIGHT--Debbie Cain, Mrs. Mayer—Adv., Shirley Williams, Duane Becker, Duane Bolen, Debbie Klapp. LEFT TO RIGHT--Bill Kilker, Bill Borne- man, Beth Beard. LEFT TO RIGHT--Russell Becker, Randy Maxwell, Merry Lewis, Joanne Buskohl. Although out high school does not offer a journalism class, the newspaper staff provides an outlet for the creative writing ability of the students. Not only writing talent, but also artistic talent is needed. Just as important are the typists and mimeographers who help to publish this news- paper. Very vital to this organization is its supervisor, Mrs. Mayer, and also Mr. Flick, who assisted during the Jr. class play. MT. MORRIS DRESS SHOP Mt. Morris, 111. Fran Ruth Compliments of SMARTWEAR Mt. Morris, 111. 51 Annual Staff Puts FRONT ROW--Chris Nelson, Renee Brown, Darrell Birkholz, Deb Meinheit, Cheryl Voegeli, Mary Wells. ROW 2--Mrs. Vieth--Adv.f Russell Becker, Janell Blobaum, Wynette Wellington, Shirley Betz, Debbie Klapp. LEFT TO RIGHT--Randy Schelling, Bob Wittenbeck, Randy Maxwell, Angela Born- man--Editor, Ron Butterbaugh, Quentin Davis. BELOW LEFT--Renee and Chris work on Act I of their layout. CENTER--Backstage on an- nual page. RIGHT--Directors discuss setting. TO the left! Compliments of 52 BARB'S CAFE 734-9132 Mt. Morris, Illinois E. L. WADE Hoover Cleaners and Viking Sewing Machines Byron 234-8649 Year in Review’ LEFT TO RIGHT--Joanne Buskohl, Shirley Williams, Julie Hagemann, Mrs. Vieth--Adv., Angela Bomeman-- Ed., Julynn Greenfield, Martha Kahly, Karen Wehmeyer. IN BACK —Debbie Klapp. Duane Becker and Brian Mayer cue in on the ideas other schools have put to use in their annuals. The annual staff is a long established organization which records theyear's events with pictures and write-ups in the well known form of the yearbook. Our membership increased when we decided to gain menbers on a volun- tary basis. Last fall several staffers at- tended a Yearbook Workshop at N.I.Y. which told us we had really better get busy with some new and exciting ideas. We have put some of these ideas to work by adding a color section and in- creasing the yearbook to 80 pages to allow for the addition of an opening and closing section. We also topped the sale of ads and yearbooks over any previous year. We are very thankful for the help and advice given to us by our editor-- Angela Bomeman, and our advisor— Mrs. Vieth. CHECKER SERVICE STATION Byron, Illinois Ph. 234-7121 THE DEE-LUX SHOP Complete T.V. Sales and Service Mt. Morris, Illinois CAST 55 Administration Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Mr. Edwards Mr. Vieth Secretaries Busy, Busy, Busy! Virginia Maxwell Alma Baker THE VALLEY DOLLHOUSE Ph. 362-2599 German Valley, 111. GREENFIELD- -EICHMEIER Funeral Home German Valley, 111. Ph. 362-2599 School Board President Ralph Schelling Donald Gallup Charles Mullen Bill Jones Chuck Kilker Compliments of KANEY'S FURNITURE AND CARPET Open Wednesday and Friday Nights Forreston, Illinois Board Meeting Compliments of SMITH MOTOR SALES Forreston, 111. Ph. 938-2131 Directors Ron Lesson—Social Sciences, Coach of Football. Noima Jenkin--Girls' Physical Education, Latin. POGGIOLTS ROYAL BLUE STORE Groceries Meats Leaf River, Illinois BOSTON STORE Clothing for the Entire Family Oregon, Illinois Michael Flick—Guidance Counselor Larry Schnorr--Natural Sciences 58 Rosalie Burke--English 11,12, Speech. Larry Wesley--Agricultural Occupations WARDROBE CLEANERS Rug Shampooing G Dry Cleaning Oregon, Illinois Compliments of J. H. McGUIRE CO. Pontiac CMC Farm Machinery Oregon 732-2175, Illinois 59 Stan Block--Business Ed., Coach of Basketball. Robert Fry--Boys’ Physical Education, Driver's Ed., Coach of Football and Basketball. Vicki Finfrock--Home Economics Sidney Anderson--Music Betty Vieth—English 9, Librarian. Compliments of PHYL'S FLOWERS 127 South Fourth Oregon, 111. 732-7282 Compliments of BILL'S SHOE SERVICE Oregon, Illinois 60 Students Assume Responsible Roles In the Office Left to right--LuAnn Leather, Bev Kielsmeier, Norma Pair, Merry Lewis. Not present Connie Book and Joanne Buskohl. Left to right--Deb Meinheit, Chris Wiles, Cathy Heater, Nancy Miller, Jeanette Patterson. With Handicapped Children With Lunch George Hamer operates the milk machine while Arlen Heeren collects the lunch tickets. SEWARD LUMBER COMPANY Phone Either 247-2110 or 247-2911 Seward, Illinois Rosemary White, Lynn Bloomingdale, Debbie Klapp, Sue Lindquist. Wynette buys a lunch ticket from Chris Nelson. Compliments of GERMAN VALLEY CHEESE CO. 61 German Valley, 111. Behind the Footlights BUS DRIVERS—SITTING: Jim Riley, Dick Kretsinger, George Palmer. SECOND ROW: Alvin Pair, Marvin Bus- kohl, Kenny Lovell, John Wagner, Bob Fry, Elmer Beard, THIRD ROW: Erma Pair, Janet Ball. COOKS--Eleanor Helman, Vera Peterson, Shirley Neslund. 62 FAFNIS ELECTRIC Oregon, Illinois THE NATIONAL CLOTHING HOUSE On the Corner Since 1896 Oregon, Illinois Seniors oj ’70 Back for Their Grand Finale BETH BEARD: Band 1,2,3,4; Cheer- leader 2; Class Secretary 1; Dramatics 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead); Home- coming Court 1; Leaflet 2,3,4; Play 3,4; SOS 1,2,3. BILL BORNEMAN: Band 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2; Dramatics 3,4; Home- coming Court 1; Leaflet 3,4; Play 3. CONNIE BOOK: Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dra- matics 2; FHA 1,2,3,4 (Second V.P.); GAA 1,2,3,4; Play 3. ALAN CLAPPER: Basketball 1,3; De- mon Club 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,4; Play 4. ANGELA BORNEMAN: Annual 2,3,4 (Editor); Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Class Treas. 2; Class V.P. 3; Dance Band 3; GAA 1,2,3 4 (Sporthead); SOS 1,2,3,4. CONGRATULATIONS from FASHION FABRICS Your Complete Sewing Needs Byron 234-8308 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON Byron, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. 63 Class Motto “We Are What We DAVE COOK: Basketball 1; Dramatics 4; FFA 1,4; Football 1; SOS 1,2. RICHARD GANN: Basketball 2,4; FFA 1,2,3 (Treas.), 4 (Pres.); Play 4. LUCINDA FUNK: Transfer 4, from Au- burn. JANELL GREENFIELD: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FT A 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4. MICHAEL FUNK: Transfer 4, from Au- burn. KENNETH HARTJE: Annual 3; Band 1,2 (Camp),3,4; Chorus 4; Dance Band 1,2,3; Play 3,4. 64 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES From the PINK PALACE Byron, 111. Ph. 234-8409 PIPER'S V S HARDWARE Byron, Illinois Make Ourselves' BILL KILKER: Band 1,2,3,4; Election Official at Boy's State 3; Dance Band 3; Dramatics 4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Leaflet 1,2,3; Play 3; SOS 3. CATHY HEATER: Band 1,2,3 (Camp),4; Chorus 4; Class Sec. 4; Dance Band 1,2,3; Dramatics 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead); Homecoming Court 4; Librarian 2; Play 3,4; Poms 3; SOS 1,2,3; Student Council 3. DONNA KILKER: Chorus 1,2,3,4; FTA 3,4 (Pres.); CAA 1,2,3,4 (Sporthead); Girl's State Alternate 3; Librarian 3; Play 3. GERALD HEEREN: FFA 1,2,3,4. ED LINDQUIST: Basketball 2,3,4; De- mon Club 3,4 (Sergeant at Arms); FFA 2,3,4 (Sentinel); Football 3,4; Transfer 2, from Guilford. CATHERINE KIELSMEIER: Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1; FTA 1,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 3. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Compliments of BYRON COFFEE SHOP Byron, 111. JEANNIE'S BEAUTY BAR 65 104 South 5th Oregon, 111. Ph. 732-2465 Class Colors: Blue and White PAT McINTYRE: Basketball 1,3; Dra- matics 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Transfer 2. NORMA PAIR: Chorus 1,2,3,4; Drama- tics 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Play 3; SOS 1,2; Student Council 2. DEB MEINHEIT: Annual 3,4; Cheer- leader 4; Jr. Class Treas.; Dramatics 4; FTA 3,4 (Treas.); GAA 2,3,4 (Pres.); Play 3; SOS 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Transfer 2. JEANETTE PATTERSON: Band 1,2, (Camp),3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Sec. 2,3; Class Treas. 4; Dramatics 3,4; GAA 1,2,3 4 (Sport- head); Homecoming Court 3,4; Play 3,4; SOS 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3,4. NANCY MILLER: FTA 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4 (Sporthead); Play 3,4. PAT RILEY: Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); Chorus 4; Class V.P. 1,4; Homecoming Court 4; Play 3,4; Student Council 4; Boy's State Alt. 3. D L MARKET Congratulations to the Class of '70 Forreston, Illinois GEORGE SCHMAUSS 66 Chevrolet Buick Forreston, Illinois 938-3451 Morning Glory Class Flower. SILVIA WHITE: Dramatics 2,3,4 (V.P.); FHA 4; FTA 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4; SOS 3,4. WAYNE RUMMEL: FFA 1,2,3 (Reporter); 4 (V.P.). KEVIN WILSON: Band 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Boy's State (State Militia); Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 3,4; Demon Club 3,4 (Pres.); FFA 3; Football 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); Homecoming Court 3,4 (King); Play 3; SOS 3; Stu- dent Council 3,4 (Pres.). ORVILLE SNYDER: Baseball 2; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Demon Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4 (Sec.). ROBERT WITTENBECK: Annual 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Class V.P. 1; Demon Club 2,3,4 (V.P.); Dramatics 3,4; Football 2,3,4 (Co- Capt.); Homecoming Court 1,4; Play 4; Track 1,2. BEVERLY STINE: Band 1,2, (Camp), 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 1,2; Dance Band 1,2,3; GAA 1,2 (Sec.), 3 (Treas.),4 (V.P.); Girl's State 3; Homecoming Court 2,4 (Queen); SOS 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2. MT. MORRIS LEATHER G CANVAS Congratulations to the Class of '70 Mt. Morris, Illinois BANK OF PECATONICA Large Enough to Serve You Small Enough to Know You. 67 Time for another scene change for Senior Play. The day the SENIORS won the megaphone. ROW 3: Gerald Heeren, Bill Kilker, Kevin Wilson, Dave Cook, Orv Snyder. ROW 2: Bill Borneman, Jeanette Patterson, Angela Borneman, Nancy Miller, Ken Hartje, Dick Gann. FRONT ROW: Janell Greenfield, Cathy Heater, Connie Book, Beth Beard, Bev Stine, Norma Pair, and Donna Kilker have gone to school together for the entire twelve years. FRONT ROW: Jr. Attendant Karla Penn, Janell Greenfield, Cathy Heater, Connie Book, Deb Meinheit, Beth Beard, Bev Stine, Cindy Funk Norma Pair, Jr. Attendant Randy Maxwell. ROW 2: Bill Borneman, Jeanette Patterson, Catherine Kielsmeier, Angela Borneman, Donna Kilker, Nancy Miller, Silvia White. ROW 3: Mike Funk, Wayne Rummel, Pat Riley, Orv Snyder, Dick Gann, Pat McIntyre, Ken Hartje, Alan Clapper. ROW 4: Kevin Wilson, Gerald Heeren, Bill Kilker, Ed Lindquist, Dave Cook, Bob Wittenbeck. What? Me? Nervous? Congratulations to the Class of 1970 THE SATELLITE DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT Mt. Morris, Illinois BGH CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH, INC. Mt. Morris, Phone 734-6208 Sales and Service VALEDICTORIAN--Ken Hartje SALUTATORIAN--Wayne Rummel LEGION AWARDS--Angela Borneman and Wayne Rummel JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARDS--Beverly Stine and Ken Hartje MOST VALUABLE MUSICIAN--Kevin Wilson BETTY CROCKER AWARD--Catherine Kielsmeier DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD—Angela Borneman We've got our diplomas so let's go! So Good That the Class of '71 Is Mrs. Jenkin, Advisor Quentin Davis, S.C. Karla Penn, S.C. Greg Grove, S.C. Randy Maxwell, Pres Kathy Wilson, V.P. Joanne Buskohl, Sec. Chris Nelson, Treas. Steve Bauer Russell Becker David Bell Darrell Birkholz Sharon Bloomster Steve Book Cynthia Borne man Kevin Branscomb Renee' Brown Ron Butterbaugh Charles Buzzell Debbie Cain DONALDSON'S DAIRY SERVICE Distributors of Dairy Lane Products Mt. Morris, 111. —Ph. 734-4364 HOUGH HARDWARE COMPANY 13 E. Main Street Mt. Morris, Illinois Back for a Third Big Season Bruce Engle Sally Gift Bill Groen George Hamer David Hillman Ken Ingram Bev Kielsmeier LuAnn Leather Merry Lewis Regan Lovell Carol Mailand Alan Pals Kathryn Rummel Linda Schelling Cheri Seymour Gerald Smith Kim Snyder Chris Wiles Shirley Williams HAMER ZEPHER Byron, Illinois Quality Savings BARKER LUMBER COMPANY Lumber--Fencing--Roofing Byron, 111. —Ph. 234-4421 The Class of '72 Came Back for Mr. Schnorr, Advisor Cathy Baker, S.C., V.P. Julie Hagemann, S.C., Treas. Linda Kilker, S.C. Tim Mulford, Pres. Becky Cook, Sec. Roger Benson Shirley Betz Jim Blake Janell Blobaum Carol Book Marilyn Butterbaugh Steve Capes Debbie Cowan Rick Crouch Jon Dirksen Janice Engle Edwina Funk Julynn Greenfield Robert Grove Think Harder FORRESTON VETERINARY SERVICE Drs. Turner G Strahm Phone 938-3538 FORRESTON READY MIX Located at Forreston, State App. Plant Dial Forreston 938-2111 Second Season Jeannie Hall Bill Hartje Patty Hillman Martha Kahly Ronald Kilker Cindy Kretsinger Beverly Ledbetter Bradley Lomax Richard Mayberry Dale Poole Shirley Pool Nancy Ranz Anita Rinedollar Randy Schelling Jill Schrader Scott Schreiber Wanda Townsend Karen Wehmeyer Compliments of EDNA'S WEAR GIFT CORNER Forreston, 938-2420 GRONEWOLD SALES SERVICE AC Dealer Forreston, 111. 938-3294 Picking out the ring Premiere of the Class oj 73 Mrs. Finfrock, Advisor David Kahly, S.C. Cindy Wilson, S.C. Mary Wells, S.C. Brian Mayer, Pres. Liz Motter, V.P. Wynette Wellington, Sec. Cheryl Voegeli, Treas. Duane Becker Lynn Bloomingdale Duane Bolen Louise Borneman Louis Butt el Tom Cowan Robert Dilbeck Kim Hammond BOB'S BODY SHOP Complete Painting and Body Work Phone 362-2172 Freshmen serve refreshments at Home- coming. 74 MAIN UPHOLSTERING SHOP Main Street Pecatonica, 111. Arlen Heeren Debbie Klapp Dennis Kuntzelman Murray Leerhoff Holly Lewis Susan Lindquist Rhonda Livingston La Verne Long Debbie Miller Steven Miller Sue Miller Bill Mu 1 ford James Myers Randy Pals Donald Peppers Carla Peterson EICHMAN PROCESSING COMPANY Seward, Illinois Phone 247-2540 G. ANDERBERG HARDWARE Plumbing — Heati ng German Valley, 111. Ph. 362-2518 75 Have you heard the latest? We're the Best That Could Ever Be, Cause We’re the Class of'73. Debbie Plemmons Shelley Potts Susan Riley Vickie Rowland Nola Rummel Danny Schelling Lonnie Schelling Dennis Schreiber Wendy Seymour Mike Smith Paul Thorp Dewey Turner Daryl Voegeli Linda Welch Rosemary White John Wiles Chuck Wright Robert Zellers HARPER ELEVATOR Rath Feed, Drying, Shelling, Hauling Harper, Illinois 938-3382 B. L. DISTRIBUTORS Music Boxes--Records--Pool Tables Forreston, Illinois Mr. Block, Mr. Lundahl, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Wirth, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Lessen, Mr. Fry, Mr. Schnorr provide entertainment at the Variety Show. Faculty Index Mr. Sid Anderson B.S. from Northern Illinois Univer- sity p. 12,46,48,49,55,60,77. Mr. Stan Block M.S. from Northern Illinois University p. 31,32,33,37,60,77,79. Miss Rosalie Burke B.S. from Northern Illinois Uni- versity p. 15,44,59 Mrs. Victoria Finfrock B.S. from Western Illinois University p. 34,40,60,74 Mr. Mike Flick M.S. from Northern Illinois Univer- sity p. 35,58,79. Mr. Robert Fry M.S. from Northern Illinois University p. 22,30,31,32,33,37,60,77,79. Mrs. Noima Jenkin B.S. from Illinois College p. 9, 27,34,36,38,39,52,58,70. Mr. Ron Lessen B.S. from Southern Illinois University p. 4,22,54,58,77. Mrs. Mary Ellen Mayer B.S. from Ball State, Indiana p. 9,10,51,59. Mr. Larry Schnorr B.S. from Northern Illinois Univer- sity p. 58,72,77. Mrs. Betty Vieth B.S. from Northern Illinois Univer- sity p. 35,45,52,53,60,79. Mr. Larry Wesley B.S. from Southern Illinois Univer- sity p. 35,41,59,77. Mr. Jon Wirth B.S. from Western Illinois University p. 59,77. Assistant Superintendent--Mr. Adrian Vieth p. 42,43, 56. Bus Drivers p. 62 Cooks p. 54,62 Custodians p. 62 Secretaries p. 56 School Board p. 4,57 Superintendent--Mr. LaVeme Edwards p. 4,43,54,56, 57. 77 Borneman, Cynthia (Jr.)--p. 7,10,17,19, 34.38.42.46.47.49.50.70 Bomeman, Louise (Fr.)--p. 38,47,48,74 Branscomb, Kevin (Jr.)--p. 7,9,11,22,23, 25.32.70 Brown, Renee' (Jr.)--p. 8,12,19,26,34, 36.38.39.42.46.47.49.52.70 Buskohl, Joanne (Jr.)--p. 6,10,13,27,34, 36,38,39,42,44,46,47,48,50,51,53, 70 Buttel, Louis (Fr.)--p. 23,41,47,48,74 Butterbaugh, Marilyn (Soph.)--p. 13, 27,36,38,46,47,48,72,73 Butterbaugh, Ron (Jr. )--p. 36,46,47,48, 52 70 79 Buzzell, Charles (Jr. )-p. 22,24,36,37,70 c Cain, Debbie (Jr.)--p. 11,17,42,44,47, 48.51.70 Capes, Steve (Soph.)--p. 22,36,41,47, 49.50.72 Clapper, Alan (Sr. )--p. 14,22,24,37,41, 63,69 Cook, Becky (Soph.)--p. 36,38,40,47, 49.72 Cook, Dave (Sr.)--p. 19,41,64,68,69 Cowan, Debbie (Soph.)--p. 38,72 Cowan, Tom (Fr.)--p. 23,30,45,74 Crouch, Rick (Soph.)--p. 32,72 Bill carves out his pumpkin. D Student Index B Baker, Cathy (Soph.)--p. 8,19,20,26, 36,38,43,46,47,48,72,79 Bauer, Steve (Jr.)--p. 3,11,22,25,36, 37.46.70 Beard, Beth (Sr.)--p. 14,34,38,39,44, 47,48,51,63,68,69 Becker, Duane (Fr.)--p. 36,45,51,53, 74 Becker, Russell (Jr.)--p. 12,36,42,44, 51.52.70 Bell, David (Jr.)--p. 36,70 Benson, Roger (Soph.)--p. 72 Betz, Shirley (Soph.)--p. 35,38,45,46, 52.72 Birkholz, Darrell (Jr.)--p. 6,11,19,22, 23.25.28.31.32.33.37.46.52.70 Blake, Jim (Soph.)--p. 35,41,72 Blobaum, Janell (Soph.)--p. 17,36,38, 42.45.46.52.72 Bloomingdale, Lynn (Fr.)--p. 34,38,61, 74 Davis, Quentin (Jr.)—p. 10,17,19,22,24,- 35,37,43,44,46,47,49,50,52,70 Dilbeck, Robert (Fr.)--p. 23,74 Dirksen, Jon (Soph.)--p. 22,24,30,37,72 E Engle, Bruce (Jr.)--p. 11,22,24,32,37,44, 70.71 Engle, Janice (Soph.)--p. 27,36,38,40, 42.46.47.48.72 F Funk, Edwina (Soph.)--p. 50,72 Funk, Lucinda (Sr.)--p. 64,69 Funk, Mike (Sr.)--p. 64,68,69, G Gann, Dick (Sr.)--p. 15,29,31,34,41,64, 68.69 Gift, Sally Jo (Jr.)--p. 19,36,40,46,70, 71 Greenfield, Janell (Sr.)--p. 38,42,46, 47.48.50.64.68.69 Greenfield, Julynn (Soph.)--p. 34,38,42, 44.46.47.49.53.72 Groen, Bill (Jr.)--p. 4,21,22,25,28,31, 37.71 Grove, Greg (Jr.)--p. 10,22,25,32,36, 37,41,43,46,70 Grove, Robert (Soph.)--p. 41,47,48,72 H Hagemann, Julie (Soph.)--p. 17,27,36, 42.43.44.46.47.48.53.72 Hall, Jeanne (Soph.)--p. 40,45,73 Hammond, Kim (Fr.)--p. 38,46,74,75 Hamer, George (Jr.)--p. 31,36,37,41, 61.71 Hartje, Bill (Soph.)--p. 21,22,23,25,30, 32,33,36,37,46,47,49,73,78 Hartje, Ken (Sr.)--p. 14,15,17,19,35, 47.49.50.64.68.69 Heater, Cathy (Sr.)--p. 6,9,13,14,34, 38.39.44.46.47.49.61.65.68.69 Heeren, Arlen (Fr.)--p. 13,41,45,54, 61.75 Heeren, Gerald (Sr.)--p. 41,65,68,69 Hillman, David (Jr.)--p. 13,71 Hillman, Patty (Soph.)--p. 42,46,73 Ingram, Kenny (Jr.)—p. 41,71 K Kahly, David (Fr.)--p. 17,30,43,47,48, 74 Kahly, Martha (Soph.)--p. 17,47,49,53, 72.73 Kielsmeier, Bev(Jr.)--p. 38,40,46,61, 71 Kielsmeier, Catherine ( Sr. )--p. 18,19, 35.38.42.46.47.49.65.68.69 Kilker, Bill (Sr.)--p. 13,18,19,42,47, 48.51.65.68.69 Kilker, Donna (Sr.)--p. 8,17,34,38,39, 42.46.65.68.69 Kilker, Linda (Soph.)--p. 6,8,19,20,26, 34.36.38.39.43.46.47.49.72 Kilker, Ron (Soph.)--p. 41,48,73 Klapp, Debbie (Fr.)--p. 20,35,36,38, 40.45.46.47.51.52.53.55.61.74.75 Kretsinger, Cindy (Soph.)--p. 36,38, 39.40.42.46.73 Kuntzelman, Dennis (Fr.)--p. 22,23,30, 32.33.47.49.75 L Leather, LuAnn (Jr.)--p. 6,9,19,20,36, 38.39.40.46.47.49.61.71 Ledbetter, Beverly (Soph.)--p. 73 Leerhoff, Murray (Fr.)--p. 17,30,46,47, 50.75 Lewis, Holly (Fr.)--p. 45,75 Lewis, Merry (Jr.)—p. 11,17,46,51,61, 71 Bloomster, Sharon (Jr.)--p. 45,70 Bolen, Duane (Fr.)--p. 45,51,74 Book, Carol (Soph.)--p. 21,38,40,46, 72 Book, Connie (Sr.)--p. 38,46,63,68,69 Book, Steve (Jr.)--p. 22,24,36,37,41, 46,47,49,70 Bomeman, Angela (Sr.)--p. 14,15,17, 19,21,34,35,36,38,39,46,47,49,52, 53.63.68.69 Bomeman, Bill (Sr.)--p. 35,44,47,48, 50.51.55.63.68.69 78 Animal Farm Did I hear .35 from Silvia? Lindquist, Ed (Sr.)--p. 8,20,21,22,25, 29.31.37.41.65.68.69 Lindquist, Susan (Fr.)--p. 45,46,61,75 Livingston, Rhonda (Fr.)—p. 21,36,38, 46,47,48,75 Lomax, Brad (Soph.)—p. 5,22,25,30,37, 41.50.73 Long, LaVeme (Fr.)—p. 41,46,47,49,50, 75 Lovell, Regan (Jr.)—p. 11,18,19,22,24, 29.31.32.37.42.44.46.47.49.71 M Mailand, Carol (Jr.)--p. 13,36,38,40, 42.46.71 Maxwell, Randy (Jr.)--p. 6,7,10,11,19, 22.24.36.37.42.43.44.46.51.52.69.70 Mayberry, Richard (Soph.)—p. 30,32,35, 41.73 Mayer, Brian (Fr.)—p. 7,9,17,30,32,43, 46,47,49,50,53,74 McIntyre, Pat (Sr.)--p. 66,69 Meinheit, Deb (Sr.)--p. 8,12,18,19,26, 34.36.38.39.42.43.44.52.61.66.69 Myers, James (Fr.)—p. 12,23,30,75 V Nelson, Chris (Jr.)—p. 6,10,27,36,38, 46.47.49.52.61.70 R Ranz, Nancy (Soph.)—p. 38,46,73 Riley, Pat(Sr.)—p. 7,9,14,15,19,28,31, 32,33,35,43,46,47,49,55,66,69 Riley, Susan (Fr.)—p. 13,36,38,40,47, 48.76 Rinedollar, Anita (Soph.)—p. 38,45,47 48.73 Rowland, Vickie (Fr.)—p. 21,36,40,46, 47.50.76 Rummel, Kathryn (Jr.)--p. 71 Rummel, Nola (Fr.)—p. 68,76 Rummel, Wayne (Sr.)—p. 17,41,67,69 5 Schelling, Danny (Fr.)—p. 23,30,41,76 Schelling, Linda (Jr.)—p. 36,38,40,71 Schelling, Lonnie (Fr.)--p. 23,30,41, 45.47.48.76 Schelling, Randy (Soph.)—p. 17,22,25, 30.36.37.46.47.49.52.73 Schrader, Jill (Soph.)—p. 38,40,73 Schreiber, Dennis (Fr.)—p. 35,41,45, 47.49.76 Schreiber, Scott (Soph.)—p. 35,41,73 Seymour, Cherri (Jr.)—p. 19,70,71 Seymour, Wendy (Fr.)—p. 38,76 Smith, Gerald (Jr.)—p. 22,24,31,36,37, 41,71 Smith, Mike (Fr.)--p. 13,23,30,36,41, 47.48.50.74.76 Snyder, Kim (Jr.)—p. 5,20,28,31,41,71 Snyder, Orville (Sr.)—p. 4,14,29,31,37, 41.67.68.69 Stine, Beverly (Sr.)—p. 6,9,13,19,34,35, 38,39,46,47,49,67,68,69,79 T Thorp, Paul (Fr.)—p. 76 Townsend, Wanda (Soph.)—p. 6,9,72, 73 Turner, Dewey (Fr.)—p. 23,32,41,76 V Voegeli, Cheryl (Fr.)—p. 36,38,46,52, 74.75 Voegeli, Daryl (Fr.)—p. 22,23,30,41,74, 76 w Wehmeyer, Karen (Soph.)—p. 35,36,38, 42,46,47,48,53,72,73 Welch, Linda (Fr.)—p. 76 Wellington, Wynette (Fr.)—p. 20,38, 45.46.52.61.74.75 Wells, Mary (Fr.)— p. 6,8,26,35,36,38, 43.46.47.49.52.74 White, Rosemary (Fr.)—p. 6,36,38,45, 46.61.76 White, Silvia (Sr.)—p. 7,13,15,36,38, 40.44.67.69 Wiles, Chris (Jr.)—p. 8,12,19,20,26,36, 40,44,47,49,61,71 Wiles, John (Fr.)—p. 41,76 Williams, Shirley (Jr.)—p. 11,27,34, 36,38,39,40,42,44,46,47,48,51,53, 71 Wilson, Cindy (Fr.)—p. 17,36,38,43, 46.47.48.50.74 Wilson, Kathy (Jr.)—p. 6,10,11,17,21, 34,36,38,39,46,47,49,50,70 Wilson, Kevin (Sr.)—p. 6,9,19,20,22, 25,29,31,34,37,43,46,47,49,50,67, 68.69 Wittenbeck, Robert (Sr.)—p. 7,8,9,14, 22,25,28,31,32,33,34,37,44,52,55, 67.68.69 Wright, Chuck (Fr.)— p. 35,47,49,76 z Zellers, Robert (Fr.)—p. 41,76 P Auctioneer Fry Pair, Norma (Sr.)--p. 38,40,46,61,66, 68.69 Pals, Alan (Jr.)—p. 34,41,46,47,49,71, 74 Pals, Randy (Fr.)--p. 41,45,46,47,49,75 Patterson, Jeanette (Sr.)--p. 6,9,14,15, 18,34,3S,38,39,43,44,46,47,48,61, 66.68.69 Penn, Karla (Jr.)—p. 10,21,34,36,38,39, 43,46,47,49,50,54,69,70 Peppers, Don (Fr.)—p. 68,75 Peterson, Carla (Fr.)—p. 20,36,38,46,75 Plemmons, Debbie (Fr.)—p. 36,38,40, 46,47,76 Pool, Dale (Soph.)—p. 73 Poole, Shirley (Soph.)—p. 38,73 Potts, Shelley (Fr.)—p. 75,76 79 Ackno wledgements MANAGER--Advisor--Mrs. Vieth DI REC TOR- - Editor- - Ange la Borne m an ASSISTANT DIRECTORS--Darrell Birkholz, Quentin Davis FINANCIAL CONSULTANT--Business Manager--Deb Meinheit PUBLICITY--Sales Manager--Janell Blobaum CAMERAMEN—Photographers--Randy Maxwell, Brian Mayer, Randy Schelling STAGEHANDS--Staffers- -Brian Mayer, Mary Wells, Deb Klapp, Wynette Welling- ton, Duane Becker, Cheryl Voegeli, Randy Schelling, Julynn Greenfield, Julie Hageman, Martha Kahly, Shirley Betz, Karen Wehmeyer, Janell Blobaum, Shirley Williams, Ron Butterbaugh, Russell Becker, Kevin Branscomb, Chris Nelson, Randy Maxwell, Renee'Brown, Darrell Birkholz, Joanne Buskohl, Quentin Davis, Bob Wit- tenbeck, Deb Meinheit, Angela Borneman. 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