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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1973 volume:

1973 LEAF RIVER SCHOOL LEAF RIVER, ILLINOIS M-M Good Will he make it?? Table of Contents Administration 3 Organizations Seniors . . . 7 Faculty Activities . . 17 Classes . . . 69 Athletics . . . 35 Advertising And no more from you either! Candidates??? 2 Contents CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT SOMEONE HAS COMPLETELY FILLED MY OFFICE WITH JELLO ADMINISTRATION MR. NICOLOFF, s' , D. Gallup, c. Kilker, Boomgarden. President, R. Brown, Sec. STANDING 4 Administration Bus Drivers: George Palmer, Charles Pool, Irma Pair, Dick Kret- singer, Kenny Lovell. Not Pictured: Alvin Pair and Rick Roush. Personnel A sincere thank-you is due to the people behind the scenes who help L. R. H. S. run smoothly and efficiently. These are all the non-teaching personnel who are al- ways willing to help out at any time and often do. THANK YOU! Not pictured are the office secretaries: Alma Baker, Virginia Maxwell and Myma Bull. Also the cooking staff: Vera Peterson, Shirley Neslund, Della Grove, Mearlean Hubbard. Clarence Pals Clarence Leerhoff Personnel 5 W r J? X 0 'aA (LiX 'frjboofy J yvCQUAj ■?K � $i- ■ y yy'A iK rr iJ DON7 PLA Y NO MORE OF THEM SAD SONGS. LENNY SENIORS DUANE BECKER- Fun-loving and always looking for a good time. CHERYL CARR- Her smile and courage will long be remembered. LYNN BLOOMINGDALE- The twin- kle in her eyes produces unexpected happenings. LOUISE BORNEMAN- Her winning heart and cheerful manner brighten all about her. MARY BULL- Small in size, but a giant among her friends. LOUIS BUTTEL- His laugh is infectious and his actions unpredictable. BOB DILBECK- We could never tell what Ralph was thinking. ROSEMARY HALL- She could con- quer the world with her kindness. 8 Seniors KIM HAMMOND- Her words were always worth listening to. MURRAY LEERHOFF- Murray's smile and fun-loving nature will never be forgotten. ARLEN HEEREN- Cool, calm, and ready for anything. DEBRA KLAPP- A wonderful girl who shares her heart with all. DENNIS KUNTZELMAN- Not only does he put 100% into athletics, but in all he does. HOLEY LEWIS- Her smile is sur- passed only by her kind words and heart. DAVID KAHLY- Intelligent, easy going, and respected by all. SUSAN LINDQUIST- Her mischief brought many a laugh to all around her. Seniors 9 RHONDA LIVINGSTON- Sunshine followed Rhonda wherever she went. LIZ MOTTER- Rainbows in her eyes and mischief close behind. LAVERNE LONG- Fun in his man- ner and a Volvo in his heart. DEBRA MILLER- The Bud woman who grooves even in school and on 55 chevys. STEVE MILLER- His gentle man- ner found its way into our hearts. BILL MULFORD- A leader, an athlete and a friend to all. BRIAN MAYER- Always friendly and ready to lend a helping hand. JIM MYERS- Always searching for a new experience. 10 Seniors LONNIE SCHELLING- Farmer could make anything funny. Seniors 11 VICKIE PALS- Fun and laughter surrounds her and all she does. RANDY PALS- A smile, kind words, and mischief all in one. DEBRA PLEMMONS- Her laugh and giggles still echo in the halls of LRHS. NOLA RUMMEL- Wisdom is re- flected in her kind words and won- derful ways. DENNIS SCHREIBER- A talented mechanic with a cheerful spirit second to none. CARLA PETERSON- A crazy clown who loves zany antics, LRHS, and Leaf River. SUSAN RILEY- In the middle of everything especially our hearts. MIKE SMITH- Active and con- stantly creating hilarious moments. WENDY SEYMOUR- Instigator of fun and good times. ROSEMARY WHITE- Her smile and laughter could brighten the darkest days. JOHN WILES- Temptation himself, wherever there was laughter, John was in the center of it. DARYL VOEGELI- A natural-bom comedian complete with a heart of gold. CHRIS WARD- A loving heart, a cheerful spirit and she spreads happiness all around. DEWEY TURNER- Quiet and shy with fun sparkling just beneath the surface. CINDY WILSON- A whirlwind of gaiety and tasmanian devilishment. 12 Seniors CHUCK WRIGHT- When Chuck laughs, the whole world laughs. BOB ZELLERS- Wings on his feet and a song in his heart. (not pictured) PAUL THORP- Paul had his own way of creating laughter with unique ideas and methods. MARK STARK- Polite, courteous, and sincere, all shown by his warm smile. BOB WILCOX- Always happy and moving on to better things. DAVE KAHLY (President) BILL MULFORD (Vice President) WENDY SEYMOUR (Secretary) CHERYL CARR (Treasurer) CLASS OFFICERS The Senior Class of 1973 Bids a Final Farewell to L.R.H.S. Seniors 13 Senior Activities DUANE BECKER—SOS 1,2,3,4; Annual 1,2,3,4; FT A 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2 8 3; News- Vice President 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; paper 1,2, 3, 4. LYNN BLOOMINGDALE— FHA 2,3,4, Secretary 3 Basketball and Volleyball Sporthead 3 4. LOUISE BORNEMAN—DAR Award; Honor Roll Award 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4, Sporthead 3, Vice President 4. MARY BULL—Honor Roll 4; Cheerleader 1; SOS 1; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; GAA 1, 2,3,4; Drum Majorette 3 8 4; Junior Play; Senior Play, Student Director; Annual 18 2. LOUIS BUTTEL--Honor Roll 4; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Football 1; Band 18 2. CHERYL CARR—Sr. Homecoming Attendent; Honor Roll 1 4; Class Treasurer 1, 2,3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; SOS 2 8 3; Pom Poms 2; Cheerleader 3; Student Council 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; GAA Sporthead 3. BOB DILBECK—Honor Roll 4; Football 1; FFA 2,3,4, Treasurer 4. ROSEMARY HALL—Newspaper 4; FT A 3 8 4, Kindergarten aid 3 8 4; GAA 3; Li- brarian 1,2,3,4; Office worker 4. KIM HAMMOND—Honor Roll; GAA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; FHA 1. ARLEN HEEREN—Honor Roll 1,2,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; FTA 3 8 4, Treasurer 4; Annual 2,3,4, Editor 4; Librarian 1. DEBBIE KLAPP—SOS 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4, 2nd Vice President 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Librarian 1; Annual 1,2, 3,4; Newspaper 1,2, 3, 4. DAVE KAHLY—Homecoming Court 4; MVP Cross Country 3; Free Throw Award 4; Honor Roll; Valedictorian; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2,3, 4; Class Play 3; Demon Club 3 8 4; Student Council 1,3,4, Vice President 4; Class President 3 8 4. DENNIS KUNTZELMAN— Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Demon Club 3 8 4; SOS 2 8 3. MURRAY LEERHOFF—Free Throw Award 4; Honor Pin 1 3; All-Conference Cross Country 8 Track 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Demon Club 3 8 4; Track 3 8 4; Baseball 4; Cross Country 2,3,4. HOLLY LEWIS—Honor Roll 2 8 4; Librarian 1; FTA 3 4, 1st Grade aid 3 8 4. 14 Senior Activities SUE LINDQUIST—Chorus 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4, Skating Sport- head 3 4. RHONDA LIVINGSTON—GAA 1,2,4; Band 1 2; Chorus 1 2; SOS 1; Teacher Aid 4. La VERNE LONG—Honor Roll 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FFA 1,2,4; Demon Club 3 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cross Country 2,3,4; Basketball 3 G 4; Base- ball 3. BRIAN MAYER—Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 1; Cross Country 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Annual 1,2, 3,4, Editor 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Demon Club 3 G 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; SOS 2 G 3; Senior Play; Boy's State 3; Class President 1. DEBBIE MILLER—Honor Roll 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1 2; GAA 1,2,3,4. STEVE MILLER—All-Conference Cross Country; Cross Country 2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4. LIZ MOTTER—Salutatorian; SOS 1,2, 3,4; Band 3 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1; Annual 3 G 4; FTA 3 G 4, President 4; Homecoming Court 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Student Council 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Class Vice President 1 2. BILL MULFORD—Honor Roll; American Legion Free Throw Award 3; MVP in Foot- ball 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; FFA 2,3,4; Junior Play; Homecoming Court 3; Homecoming King 4; Class Vice President 3 4; Demon Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; President 3 G 4. JIM MYERS—FFA 2,3,4; Football 1; Basketball Manager 1 G 2; Junior Play. RANDY PALS—Honor Roll 1,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4. VICKIE PALS—Chorus 1,2,3; SOS 1; FHA 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3. CARLA PETERSON—Honor Roll; Homecoming Queen 4; GAA 1 G 3; Newspaper 2,3, 4, Assistant Editor 2, and Editor 3; Annual 2,3,4; SOS 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Senior Play. DEBBIE PLEMMONS—Honor Roll 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; SOS 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Office Work- er 4. SUE RILEY—Girls State 3; Honor Roll; SOS 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Reporter 3, President 4; Newspaper 4; Junior Play, Student Director; Senior Play. NOLA RUMMEL—Honor Pin 2; GAA 2,3,4, Sporthead 4; Senior Play. LONNIE SCHELLING—Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; FFA 1,'2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Band 3; Demon Club 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Junior Play. Senior Activities 15 DENNIS SCHREIBER—Honor Roll; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Band 1 G 2; Chorus 2. WENDY SEYMOUR—GAA 1,2,3,4, Sporthead 2; SOS 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Office Worker 4; Cheerleader 3; Homecoming Court 3; Class Secretary 3 G 4; SOS Secretary 3. MIKE SMITH—SOS 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Demon Club 3 G 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. MARK STARK—Honor Roll; Executive Director of Audio-Visual Equipment. PAUL THORP—Football 4; Most Improved Football Player Award 4. DEWEY TURNER--Honor Roll; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3; Demon Club 3 G 4; Track 1. DARYL VOEGELI--Football Manager 1,2,3; Basketball 1 G 2; Basketball Manager 3 G 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; SOS 2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Demon 3 G 4; FTA 3. KRIS WARD--FTA 3 G 4; Librarian 1 G 2; FHA 1 G 2; GAA 1 G 2; Annual 3 G 4; Newspaper 3 G 4. ROSEMARY WHITE—GAA 1,2,3,4; SOS 1; FHA 2,3,4; FTA 3 G 4, Teacher Aid 3 G 4; Librarian 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4. BOB WILCOX—Transfer from Unionville High School Unionville, Missouri; FFA 4. CINDY WILSON--Honor Roll; Betty Crocker Award 4; District Band 3 G 4; State Band 3; Homecoming Court 2 G 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, GAA advisory board 3 G 4; SOS 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer 2 G 3, President 4; Newspaper 4; Annual 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FFA 4; Junior Play. CHUCK WRIGHT—Honor Roll 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4. BOB ZELLERS—All-Conference Cross Country 4; Track 2 G 3; Cross Country 2,3,4; FFA 1 2 3 4. JOHN WILES—Track 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4. 16 Senior Activities LOOK AT IT THIS WAY — SOMEONE HAS TO PLAY THE PART OF A FLOWER IN THE CLASS PLAY ACTIVITIES 1972 HOMECOMING COURT. FRONT ROW: LaDonna Mattingly, Linda Bicknese, Shari Miller, Julie Bennett, Scott Sanders, Gary Mayberry, Mark Mulford, Rick Williams. SECOND ROW: Cindy Wilson, Cheryl Voegeli, 1971 King, Tim Mulford, 1972 Queen, Carla Peterson, 1972 King, Bill Mulford, 1971 Queen Linda Kilker, Lonnie Schelling, Dave Kahly. 18 Homecoming Carla and Bill were crowned. Homecoming 19 The Junior Class Presents Oh, Milo... This is tedious work! Cast Very well done, girls. Mrs. Marjorie Blackwell Mother Hecate Miss Wisk Miss Hurley Junelle Kemp Lucinda Frye Undine Grandsbacker Cecily Smith-Smythe Ivy (Voodoo) Charpentier Kay Clinton Jan Jones Reiko Dirksen Marcena Zellers Cindy Johnson Cathy Nelson Carla Bennett Reynae Lovell Bait) Steen Lorn a Penn Nancy Kahly Bella Russel Donna Russel Mona Dabney Liza Young Steve Wharton Milo Alden Hank Frank Caleb Mr. Atwater Shannon Boyd Bev Martin Terri Kelley Gail Boomgarden Jason Palmer Randy Kuntzelman Bill Wellington Dave Cederholm Rick Kuntzelman Doug McKay 20 JR. Class Play “Get Witch Quick”’ The Junior Class Play, 'Get Witch Quick', was a comedy in three acts about a college for witches and one of the witches falling in love with a mortal. It seems that one student, Lucinda Frye was so jealous of the student secretary, June lie Kemp, that she cast a spell of love on her. This then leads to many other problems, but ends with everyone living 'happily ever after. ' JR. Class Play 21 The Senior Class Presents Mother Is A Freshman She's probably a sweet old lady! This comedy is about an extremely attractive young mother who is forced to attend college with a daughter who regards her as a womout, over 30 has-been. She is enrolled as a freshman while her daughter is a sopho- more. Abby's reason for going to college is financial. She's used up most of her husband's insurance money and the only way she can afford to keep Susan in school is to accept an unusual but generous scholarship that provides enough money for both of them. Susan points out what a lonely old lady her mother will be on campus like a left over chaperon. But things just don't go the way Susan imagines they will. Her good-looking mother makes quite a hit with the college boys and especially a certain zoology professor who happens to be her daughter's puppy love. The Dean is always looking for an excuse to expell Mrs. Abbott and finally his chance comes. She slaps the professor and she is expelled. Soon after the misunderstanding is cleared up and Mrs. Abbott and Susan are able to return to college and things return to normal. The play was well received by everyone and the cast should be congratulated on a job well done. 22 Senior Play The director? CAST Abigail Abbott—Carla Peterson Prof. Michaels—Denny Kuntzelman Susan Abbott—Kim Hammond Bobo Jackson—Murray Leerhoff Dean Gillingham—La Verne Long Helen—Liz Motter Bunny—Debbie Pie mmons Carrie—Sue Riley Clara—Wendy Seymour Sylvia—Nola Rummel Marge—Debbie Klapp Howie—Brian Mayer Jackie—Daryl Voegeli Bill--Mike Smith Mrs. Miller—Debbie Miller Senior Play 23 “Colour My World” 24 Jr.-Sr. Prom m. M( UIK • Prom 1973 Jr. -Sr. Prom 25 i I The 1973 Junior-Senior Prom was held at Henrici's Motor Inn in Rock- ford. Pastel-colored easels served as place cards and streamers decorated the banquet room to carry out the theme of Color My World. After everyone was finished eating, Jan Jones, Jr. Class President welcomed the Seniors and Dave Kahly, Sr. Class President thanked the Juniors and their class advisor, Mrs. Schwartzburg. Jason Palmer, toastmaster then intro- duced the speaker for Prom '73, Mr. Kelly. Following Mr. Kelly's en- lightening speech, the rest of the evening was spent dancing to the music of Albatross. Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Debra Gallup H.H. 4.25 FRESHMAN 6 WKS. SEM. Diana Leerhoff 4. 42 4.50 Peggy Cross 5.00 4.92 Linda Bicknese 4. 08 4. 08 Linda Borne man 4.83 Sandy Turner 4. 00 4. 08 Diana Blobaum 4. 75 Lynn Stark 4. 00 4. 08 Vicky Martin 4. 75 Rhonda McNamee 4. 50 4. 00 Robert Pingel 4. 75 Sharon Long 4. 17 4. 00 Sandra Bloomingdale 4. 67 Brenda Nance 4. 17 4.00 Penny McMamee 4.67 Vicki Bell 4.00 4. 00 Kris Cederholm 4. 08 SOPHOMORES Kim Neslund 4. 00 Marie Baker 5.00 4. 92 Gaylene Smith 4.33 Cathy Nutt 4. 84 John Steen 4.25 Susan Gaston 4. 75 Kim Lomax 4. 08 Debra Gallup 4.67 Chuck Manning 4. 00 Jean Snyder 4. 67 Joan Oelrich 4. 00 Hope Pair 4. 00 JUNIORS Theresa Kelly 5.00 5.00 JUNIORS Reiko Dirksen 4.83 5. 00 Lorna Penn H.H. 4. 59 Paul Borne man 4. 75 4.83 Bev Martin 4. 17 4. 42 Rick Kuntzelman 4. 67 4.83 Cindy McIntyre 4. 42 4. 33 Jane Nelson 4.83 4.75 Cathy Nelson 4.40 4. 33 Marcena Zellers 4. 92 4.67 Debra Blobaum 4. 33 4.25 Loma Penn 4.67 Jason Palmer 4.25 4.25 Randy Kuntzelman 4. 00 4.25 SENIORS Barb Steen 4. 00 4. 09 Murray Leerhoff 4. 75 4. 92 Joan Mitchell 4.25 4. 08 David Kahly 4. 92 4. 75 Doug McKay 4.25 4. 00 Liz Motter 4. 92 4. 75 Carla Bennett 4.09 4. 00 Louise Borne man 4. 80 4. 67 Bill Wellington 4.25 Cindy Wilson 4. 75 4.67 Cheryl Carr 4.67 4. 67 SENIORS Holly Lewis 4.67 Holly Lewis 4. 59 H. H. Sue Riley 4.67 Dewey Turner H. H. 4. 50 Paul Thorp 4. 67 Sue Riley H.H. 4. 34 Dewey Turner 4.67 Paul Thorp H. H. 4. 17 Wendy Seymour 4. 42 4. 59 HONORS Kim Hammond 4. 42 4. 58 FRESHMAN Mary Wells Bull 4.53 4. 58 Sandra Bloomingdale H.H. 4. 58 Carla Peterson 4. 53 4. 53 Robert Pingel H.H. 4. 42 Bill Mulford 4.50 4.42 Penny McNamee H.H. 4. 42 Randy Pals 4. 58 4. 34 Linda Borneman H.H. 4. 34 Bob Dilbeck 4.25 4. 34 Vicky Martin H.H. 4. 34 Debbie Miller 4. 59 4. 33 Diana Blobaum H.H. 4. 25 Dennis Kuntzelman 4. 58 4. 33 Julie Penn 4. 58 4. 08 La Verne Long 4. 17 4.25 Barb Roush 4. 50 4. 17 Mark Stark 4.17 4.25 Lila Kuntzelman 4.08 Louis Butte 1 4. 08 4.25 Jay Leissen 4. 08 Brian Mayer 4. 58 4. 17 Jeff Manning 4. 00 Nola Rummel 4.27 4. 13 Anne Myers 4. 00 Arlen Heeren 4.25 4. 09 Chuck Wright 4.17 4. 08 SOPHOMORES Rhonda Livingston 4. 08 Cathy Nutt H.H. 4.25 Mike Smith 4. 09 Susan Gaston H.H. 4. 42 Debbie Plemmons 4. 08 Bob Zellers 4.08 6 WKS. SEM. Jean Snyder H.H. 4.33 28 Honor Roll s.o.s. Money Maker The S. O. S. held a carnival this year for their money- maker. There were prizes to be won and games to be played. Kids were thrilled by the haunted house or by throwing wet sponges at Mr. Kelly; Mr. Leonard, or Mr. Anderson. You could also enjoy the black light room or you could have your fortune told by a gypsy! We want to give special thanks to Mr. Kelly, Mr. Leo- nard, and Mr. Anderson. Graduation FRONT ROW L. TO R.—Jr. Attendant Barb Steen, Nola Rummel, Sue Riley, Rosemary White, Holly Lewis, Kris Ward, Rosemary Hall, Louise Borne man, Lynn Bloomingdale, Vicki Pals, Debbie Plemmons, Cindy Wilson, Jr. Attendant Paul Borneman. 2nd ROW—Bill Mulford, Carla Peterson, Mary Bull, Rhonda Livingston, Kim Ham- mond, Debbie Miller, Sue Lindquist, Wendy Seymour, Cheryl Carr, Debbie Klapp, Liz Motter, Daryl Voegeli. 3rd ROW—Lonnie Schelling, Bob Wilcox, John Wiles, Paul Thorp, Dennis Schreiber, Chuck Wright, Steve Miller, Dave Kahly, Mark Stark, Brian Mayer, Dennis Kuntzelman, Duane Becker, Dewey Turner. 4th ROW—La Verne Long, Louis Buttel, Jim Myers, Arlen Heeren, Mike Smith, Bob Dilbeck, Murray Leerhoff, Bob Zellers, Randy Pals. Class Motto From Here We Go Alone Class Colors Blue and White Class Flower Morning Glory On the evening of June 1st, 1973, 45 seniors walked forward to receive their diplomas. The gymnasium was filled to capacity with relatives and friends. The Leaf River High School Band played the traditional pro- cessional and recessional and also one selection. Many awards were also presented. The American Legion awards were given to Bill Mulford and Louise Borneman. Dave Kahly was presented with a statuette for being valedictorian and Liz Motter was given a similar one for salutatori an. The Lions Club Scholarship Award was presented to Sue Riley and the award for outstanding music student was given to Murray Leerhoff. Brian Mayer and Cindy Wilson both received the John Philip Sousa Band award. Guest speaker was Dr. Robert Gour- ley, one-time superintendent of Leaf River. The class also presented their gift of trees which are to be planted around the grounds. We wish the seniors every success. 30 Graduation David Kahly-Valedictorian Elizabeth Motter-Salutatori an Junior Attendants—Paul Borneman £ Barb Steen Graduation 31 e n i o r ‘7 3’ s Twelve years together- 32 Graduation School Calendar August 30—First day of School Sept. 14—Leaf River vs. Tampico (F) Sept. 22—Leaf River vs. Hanover (F) Sept. 27 G 28—Stillman Invitational Cross Country Sept. 30—Leaf River vs. Ashton (F) Oct. 6—Leaf River vs. Mt. Carrol (F) Oct. 7—Polo Cross Country Invitational Oct. 13—Leaf River vs. Prophetstown (F) Oct. 21—Leaf River vs. Franklin (F) Center Oct. 27—Leaf River vs. Rockford (F) Lutheran—HOMECOMING Nov. 3—Leaf River vs. Milledgeville (F) Nov. 9—Junior Class Play Nov. 11—Dist. 2 Music Festival Nov. 17—Leaf River vs. Shannon (B) Nov. 18—Leaf River vs. Chadwick (B) Nov. 25—Leaf River vs. Dakota (B) Dec. 1—Leaf River vs. Forreston (B) Dec. 2—Leaf River vs. Pecatonica (B) Dec. 8—Leaf River vs. Rockford Lutheran (B) Dec. 13—H. S. Christmas Concert Dec. 15—Leaf River vs. Milledgeville (B) Dec. 16—Leaf River vs. Franklin Center (B) Dec. 18 G 19—Polo F. S. Tournament Dec. 18-21—Orangeville Tournament Dec. 26-29—Thompson Holiday Tournament Jan. 5—Leaf River vs. Mt. Carroll (B) Jan. 12—Leaf River vs. Ashton (B) Jan. 19—IMEA Music Festival Jan. 26—Rockford Lutheran vs. Leaf River Feb. 2—Leaf River vs. Milledgeville (B) Feb. 3—Leaf River vs. Tampico (B) Feb. 9—Leaf River vs. Franklin Center (B) Feb. 16—Leaf River vs. Mt. Carroll (B) Feb. 23—Leaf River vs. Ashton (B) Feb. 24—H. S. Band Solo G Ensemble Contest Feb. 26-Mar. 2—Regional Tournament Mar. 5-9--Sectional Tournament Mar. 9—SOS Moneymaker Mar. 12-15—Super Sectional A Mar. 16 G 17—Class A State Tournament Mar. 23—Cheerleading Tryouts Mar. 30—Pom Pom Tryouts April 12—Athletic Banquet April 13--Senior Class Play April 14—H. S. Band G Chorus Contest April 27—Junior-Senior Prom May 11—H. S. Spring Concert May 19—Junior-Senior Day June 1—High School Graduation Calendar 33 34 Snaps RECESS TIME SURE FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HA VING FUN ATHLETICS Paul Thorp Senior Players Dewey Turner Denny Kuntzelman Mike Smith Bill Mulford Lonnie Schelling Co - Captains 36 Football Practice Practice sure is harder than in a game, but when of those big boys hit you it is worse and more physical on you. But in the long run it becomes more fun for the guys who are playing in it. Games Football 37 Varsity Football ROW 1, L TO R, Mark Mulford, Brad Miller, Eric Nelson, Ron Schelling, Mike Thomas, Jay Leisson, Tom Barber, Tim Leisson, 2nd ROW, Coach Kelly, Lonnie Schelling, Kevin Lancaster, Bill Wellington, Randy Kuntzelman, Denny Kuntzelman, Rick Kuntzelman, Dave Cederholm, 3rel ROW, Paul Thorp, Dewey Tuner, Randy Adkins, Bill Mulford, Tom Klapp, Mike Smith, Tom Cowan, Paul Bomeman, Gary Mayberry, Coach 38 Varsity Football Fresh Soph Football 1st ROW, Eric Nelson, Mike Mesch, Ron Schelling, Fred Carter, John Steen, Mike Thomas, John Myers, Jeff Manning, 2nd ROW, Coach Bass, Chuck Manning, Tom Barber, Mark Mulford, Tim Boyd, Gerry Genant, Brad Miller, Jay Leisson, Tim Leisson, Coach Kelly. Fresh-Soph Football 39 40 Basketball Senior Players Dave Kahly La Verne Long Dennis Kuntzelman Brian Mayer Murray Leerhoff Bill Mulford Mike Smith Basketball 41 Varsity Team RACK ROW L. TO R.—Gary Mayberry, Paul Borneman, La Verne Long, Murray Leerhoff, Mike Smith, Bill Mul- ford, Dave Kahly. FRONT ROW L. TO R. —Dennis Kuntzelman, Brian Mayer, Rick Kuntzelman, Randy Kuntzel- man, Doug McKay. 42 Basketball Fr.-Soph. Team BACK ROW L. TO R. —Ron Schelling, Rick Williams, Bob Burgett, Brad Miller, Tom Barber, Mark Mulford, Coach Esslinger. FRONT ROW L. TO R. —Eric Nelson, Fred Carter, Tim Leisson, Danny Zellers. The fresh-soph, basketball team had a very good year this season and showed some remarkable ball handling ability and teamwork. The future for these boys should be very good and they sure will be an excellent addition on to the varsity squad. Basketball 43 Cross-Country The cross-country team again had a very successful season out-distancing many of their opponents in and out of the conference. The team climaxed the year by winning the varsity conference trophy. With many good underclassmen going to be back next year the team should again be very strong. Those members running for the cross- country team were Dave Kahly, Steve Miller, Tom Miller, Bob Zellers, Brian Mayer, La Verne Long, Murray Leerhoff, Danny Zellers, Carl Beyer, Mike Mesch, Doug Mc- Kay, Gene Nickerson, Rick Williams, Jay Leisson. Mr. Buysse receiving varsity conference trophy. 44 Cross Country BACK ROW L. TO R. --Bob Zellers, Robert Welch, Tom Blake, Tom Klapp, Coach LaVelle. FRONT ROW: Rick Kuntzelman, Danny Zellers, Randy Kunt- zelman, Tom Miller, Paul Thorp. Not Pictured: John Wiles, Murray Leerhoff. Track Baseball Those players on the 1973 Leaf River High School baseball team were Seniors: Brian Mayer, Murray Leerhoff, Juniors: Paul Borne man, Gary Mayberry, Doug McKay, Sophomores: Tim Leisson, Danny Zellers, and Freshman: Tom Barber, Jay Leisson, Eric Nelson, and Brad Miller. Highest Batting Average RBI Leader Tim Leisson . 383 Brad Miller The Leaf River baseball team has a good future because of their strong freshman, sophomore, and junior players which will be returning next year. Hopefully next year, the rain will not be such a damper on play and more games can be scheduled. Also, hopefully, more players will try out for the team and thus make it 10096 successful. Track G Baseball 45 M. V. P. Basketball Award Gary Mayberry Freethrow Award. Dave Kahly, Murray Leerhoff. They Tied For It! Athletic Banquet Guest Speaker, George Birkett L. TO R. M.V. P. Football, Bill Mulford; Paul Paul Borne man Receiving Sportsmanship Award From Bomeman; Most Improved Paul Thorp; Coach Kelly. Don Motter. 46 Athletic Banquet Snaps 47 Cheerleaders VARSITY CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Cathy Nelson, Diane Bell, Li Motter, Cindy Wilson, Bev Martin. FRESH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Jean Synder, Kim Lomax, Vicki Martin, Pam Kretsinger, Joan Oelrich. 48 Cheerleaders Pom Poms FROM BACK LEFT: Lorna Penn, Reiko Dirksen, Vicki Bell, Patti Anderson, Chris Hagemann, Penny McNamee, Diana Blobaum, Reynae Lovell, and Jan Jones. Again this year the pom pom girls delightfully entertained the many fans at both the football and basketball games. Putting on many routines with the band and sepa- rately, the girls showed much fine precision and ability. Leaf River can be very proud of this group of very talented girls who practice very hard in order to present the very best in half-time entertainment. LEFT: Pom Pom squad being honored by advisor, Mrs. Jenkins, at the Athletic Banquet. Pom Poms 49 Memories of Your Own. Autographs 50 Autographs WE THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BELONG TO A CLUB — ASA MATTER OF FACT. IF YOU'D CARE TO BUY ONE WE HA VE SEVERAL FOR SALE RIGHT HERE ORGANIZATIONS !:V. Student Council FRONT ROW: L. Motter, J. Palmer, D. Klapp, A. Heeren, K. Ward, Mr. Leonard. ROW 2: T. Klapp, D. Nutt, L. Hubbard, S. Turner, H. Pair, S. Boyd, M. Pool. ROW 3: P. Kretsinger, C. Hagemann, G. Smith, C. Wilson G. Boomgarden, L. Nielson, C. Miller, BACK ROW: R. Mesch, R. White, D. Becker, D. Meinheit. ROW 1, C. Wilson, J. Jones, B. Mulford, K. Cederholm. ROW 2, Mr. Lesson, T. Leisson, C. Bennett, C. McIntyre, J. Snyd- er. BACK ROW: P. Bomeman, R. Wil- liams, F. Carter, E. Nelson, B. Miller. 52 F. T. A. S Student Council FRONT ROW: R. Dirksen, K. Neslund, C. Wilson, S. Riley, Mrs. Jenkin. ROW 2: D. Leerhoff, C. Nutt, D. Callup, M. Baker, C. Lynch, K. Barber. ROW 3: P. McNamee, L. Hubbard, L. Kuntzelman, C. Mayberry, G. Boomgarden, K. Cederholm, S. Long, D. Blobaum. ROW 4: C. Hagemann, B. Boomgarden, G. Smith, C. Ben- nett, J. Boomgarden, S. Gaston, L. Livingston, B. Bral, C. Hose, R. Lovell. ROW 5: V. Bell, J. Penn, B. Roush, D. Blobaum, J. Nelson, D. Brown, D. Nutt, C. Rowland, B. Myers, J. Monhollen, J. Jones. BACK ROW: P. Anderson, R. Kuntzelman, R. Kuntzelman, T. Leisson, D. Voegle, D. Becker, J. Palmer, T. Klapp, M. Smith, L. Penn. STANDING L. : K. Lomax, V. Martin, J. Oelxich, P. Kretsinger, J. Snyder. STANDING R. : L. Motter, B. Martin, C. Nelson, D. Bell. s.o.s. S.O.S. 53 Future Farmers of America OFFICERS: SEATED, R. Kretsinger Sec. L. Schelling, Pres. D. Turn- er, V.P. G. Mayberry, Sen. STANDING, Mr. Wesely, Adv. B. Dil- beck, Treas. T. Blake, Rep. FRONT ROW: D. Schrieber, L. Butte 1, L. Long, R. Pals, E. Nelson, D. Voegeli, J. Wiles, J. Nickerson, D. Cederholm, ROW 2: D. Turner, B. Dilbeck, J. Steen, T. Barber, C. Wilson, R. Williams, J. Leisson, B. Mil- ler, J. Myers, C. Wright, ROW 3: R. Kretsinger, D. Meinheit, R. Adkins, B. Mulford, G. Mayberry, T. Klapp, T. Cowan, K. Lancaster, R. Schelling, ROW 4: T. Blake, S. Miller, B. Zellars, A. Heeren, T. Miller, C. Bey- er, K. Burkhart, J. Myers, M. Mulford, M. Smith, Mr. Wesely. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Kretsinger, S. Boyd, D. Mienhiet, G. Boomgarden, L. Mailand, S. Riely, L. Bloomingdale, D. Klapp, R. White. ROW 2: S. Gaston, L. Huubbard, D. Nutt, B. Boomgarden, S. Bloomingdale, B. Bral, L. Livingston, C. Lynch, P. Anderson, G. Smith. ROW 3: B. Nancy, V. Bell, J. Borgmann, N. Kahly, J. Snyder, J. Gann, K. Cederholm, S. Turner, H. Pair, J. Boomgarden. Future Homemakers of America OFFICERS: SEATED: D. Klapp, 2nd V.P. Mrs. Kretsinger Adv. S. Riely, Pres. L. Bloomingdale, 1st V.P. STANDING: K. Ceder- holm, Rep. N. Kahly, Treas. J. Snyder Sec. F.H.A. 55 Leaflet Staff SEATED: C. Wilson, G. Boomgarden editor, S. Riley, R. Mesch, STANDING: D. Becker, P. Cross, K. Ward, D. Klapp, C. Peterson, R. Kuntzelman, Mrs. Dunbar advisor. Librarians SEATED: M. Stark, J. Nickerson. STANDING: R. Adkins, K. Lancaster. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Bicknese, B. Nance, R. Mesch, STANDING: L-R: L. Stark, R. Dirksen, L. Penn, D. V. Peppers, G. Boomgarden. Miller. 56 Librarians and Leaflet SEATED: A. Heeren, Editor, D. Zellers, G. Boomgarden, D. McKay. STANDING: B. Mayer, D. Becker, D. Klapp, K. Ward. Staff Annual 57 FRONT ROW: Bill Mulford, Doug McKay, Paul Borneman, Dennis Kuntzelman, Randy Kuntzelman, LaVeme Long. ROW 2: Dave Kahly, Gary Maybarry, Mike Smith, Lonnie Schelling. ROW 3: Kevin Lancaster, Murray Leerhoff, Brain Mayer, Rick Kunzelman. ROW 4: Randy Adkins, Dewey Turner, Daryl Voegeli. BACK ROW: Mr. Kelly. Demon Club 58 Demon Club G.A.A. FRONT ROW: Mis. Jenkin, Advisor, L. Penn, Secretary, C. Nelson, President, S. Riley, Treasurer, L. Bomeman, V. President. ROW 2: S. Miller, L. Bloomingdale, S. Lindquist, N. Rummel, S. Long, R. Lovell, C. Bennett, M. Zellers, R. Dirksen, D. Brown, J. Jones, K. Neslund, C. Wilson, C. McIntyre. ROW 3: K. Hammond, R. Li- vingston, C. Lynch, P. Anderson, B. Bral, D. Blobaum, A. Myers, G. Smith, C. Hagemann, J. Munhollen, D. Bell, B. Steen, V. Bell, N. Kahly, D. Meinheit, B. Martin, R. Hammond, C. Nutt, J. Oelrich, J. Snyder, R. McNamee, M. Baker, D. Gallup, J. Borgmann, ROW 4: W. Seymour, V. Martin, P. McNamee, P. Pool, L. Mai land, B. Myers, C. Rowland, P. Kretsinger, C. Cederholm, L. Stark, D. Miller, C. Johnson, K. Barber, L. Kuntzelman, B. Rousch, T. Kelley, D. Blobaum, D. Klapp, M. Pool, H. Pair, R. White, S. Boyd, L. Bomeman, S. Bloomingdale, L. Neilsen, C. Miller, J. Penn, C. Hose, J. Nelson, D. Nutt. ROW 5: L. Hubbard, C. May- berry, D. Leerhoff, B. Nance, S. Turner. Advisory Board G.A.A. 59 FIRST ROW, L. TO R. , C. Wilson, M. Leerhoff, J. Nelson, ROW 2, L. Penn, D. Miller, R. McNamee, C. Hose, K. Cederholm. ROW 3, R. Lovell, G. Boomgarden, V. Bell, L. Livingston, C. Hagemann, T. Leisson, L. Mot- ter, D. Cederholm, ROW 4, P. Andereon, A. Myers, B. Myers, L. Kuntzelman, L. Hubbard, D. Kahly, R. Kunt- zelman, R. Williams, C. Nelson, J. Leisson. BACK ROW, J. Jones, P. Cross, C. Nutt, B. Miller, M. Smith, B. Wellington, D. McKay, G. Gemandt, B. Pingel, Mr. Anderson, Director. 60 Concert Band FRONT ROW, L. TO R. , D. Bell, S. Miller, ROW 2, N. Kahly, S. Long, C. Martin, R. Dirkson, ROW 3, J. Monhollen, L. Bomeman, G. Smith, K. Neslund, D. Gallup, M. Baker, B. Roush, L. Bomeman, ROW 4, P. Kretsinger, D. Blobaum, V. Martin, C. Bennett, D. Brown, S. Riley, C. Wright, D. Kuntzelman, R. Pals, J. Palmer, B. Mayer. BACK ROW, S. Bloomingdale, B. Boomgarden, C. Rowland, T. Barber, P. Bomeman, D. Zellers, L. Long, R. Kuntzelman, E. Nelson, R. Schelling, J. Boomgarden, P. McNamee, J. Penn, C. Nutt, K. Lomax, T. Blake. Concert Band 61 FRONT ROW: P. Anderson, C. Hagemann, R. Dirksen, J. Jones, L. Penn, R. Lovell, V. Bell, P. McNamee, ROW 2, S. Riley, D. Brown, C. Bennett, P. Kretsinger, V. Martin, D. Blobaum, W. Wellington, D. Mckay, M. Smith, B. Miller, P. Cross, L. Bomeman, B. Roush, D. Nutt. ROW 3: N. Kahly, K. Neslund, L. Bomeman, M. Baker, D. Gallup, G. Smith, S. Long, B. Martin, J. Munhollen, D. Bell, S. Miller, G. Genandt, R. Pingel. ROW 4: C. Wilson, M. Leerhoff, D. Miller, R. McNamee, K. Cederholm, J. Nelson, C. Hose, A. Myers, B. Myers, L. Kuntzelman, L. Hubbard, L. Livingston, G. Boomgarden, ROW 5: D. Cederholm, T. Leisson, L. Mot- ter, J. Penn, J. Boomgarden, K. Lomax, E. Nelson, C. Nutt, B. Mayer, J. Palmer, R. Pals, C. Wright, D. Kuntzelman, T. Blake. ROW 6: S. Bloomingdale, B. Boomgarden, C. Rowland, T. Barber, P. Bomeman, D. Zellers, L. Long, R. Kuntzelman, C. Nelson, R. Williams, R. Kuntzelman, J. Leisson, D. Kahly. Marching Band 62 Marching Band FRONT ROW: J. Boomgarden, B. Blobaum, J. Jones, B. Steen, L. Kuntzelman, P. McNamee, L. Motter, B. Mar- tin, D. Blobaum, S. Miller, K. Cederholm, A. Myers, M. Baker. ROW 2: G. Boomgarden, S. Boyd, D. Mein- heit, L. Bomeman, J. Oelrich, K. Lomax, R. McNamee, C. Bennett, L. Hubbard, C. Nutt, J. Snyder, P. Cross, P. Anderson, R. Kuntzelman, ROW 3: P. Kretsinger, R. White, S. Gaston, H. Pair, V. Bell, C. Lynch, L. Bome- man, B. Boomgarden, J. Penn, S. Bloomingdale, L. Livingstone, B. Bral, D. Nutt, T. Klapp, ROW 4: C. Hage- mann, J. Munhollen, B. Byers, C. Rowland, N. Wagner, D. Gallup, S. Long, S. Lindquist, D. Leeihoff, C. Hose, B. Mayer, R. Pals, D. Kuntzelman, D. Cederholm, ROW 5: V. Martin, R. Lovell, G. Smith, B. Roush, J. Nelson, C. Johnson, M. Leerhoff, T. Barber, R. Williams, J. Leisson, C. Wright, L. Long, J. Palmer, ROW 6: C. Peterson, C. Nelson, C. Wilson, L. Penn, N. Kahly, D. Brown, T. Leisson, M. Smith, D. McKay, B. Miller, D. Becker, P. Bomeman, D. Zellers, R. Kuntzelman, B. Pingel. Chorus Chorus 63 64 Autographs WANT TO KNOW WHICH ONE OF YOU KIDS PUT GLUE IN MY HA T YESTERDA Y. AND WANT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW FACULTY NOIMA JENKIN Latin, P. E. MRS. NEVENHOVEN Eng. I G II SHEILA DUNBAR Eng. Ill G IV, Speech MARY ELLEN MAYER Librarian, Biology CAROL SCHWARTZBURG Science JEANNE KRETSINGER Home Economics Leaf HAROLD BUYSSE Mathematics River Faculty 66 LARRY WESLEY Agriculture JOHN SCHWARTZBURG Mathematics RON LESSON Social Studies SID ANDERSON Music ROBERT FRY JAMES KELLY Dr. Ed., P. E. Business Ed., Coach Faculty Members JOHN LAVELLE Eng. I G II, Coach Faculty 67 68 Snaps of Classes STILL SA Y FIVE MINUTES ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER « .u Junior Mrs. Schwartsburg, Adv. Jan Jones, Pres. Jason Palmer, V.P. Barb Steen, Sec. Marcena Zellars, Tres. Randy Adkins Jean Asche Kellie Barber Diane Bell Carla Bennett Tom Blake Debbie Blobaum Gail Boomgarden Paul Bomeman Shannon Boyd Denise Brown Karen Buttel Dave Cederholm Tom Cowan Wendy Cox Ron Dickenson Reiko Dirksen Janice Gann Mike Gaston 70 Juniors Class Linda Hall Cindy Johnson Nancy Kahly Terri Kelly Tom Klapp Rick Kretsinger Rick Kuntzelman Randy Kuntzelman Reynae Lovell Bev Martin Gery Mayberry Cindy McIntyre Doug McKay Dennis Meinheit Donna Meinheit Shari Miller Joan Mitchell Cathy Nelson Jane Nelson John Nickerson Lorn a Penn Janet Turner Linda Welch Bill Wellington Juniors 71 Sophomore Mr. Lave lie, Adv. Kris Cederholm, Pres Ron Schelling, V.P. Linda Bicknese, Sec. Jean Snyder, Treas. Vicki Bell Judy Boomgarden Bill Borgmann Bob Borgmann Debbie Capes Debbie Gallup Sue Gaston Crystal Hose Rick Ingram Diana Leerhoff Tim Leisson Kim Lomax Sharon Long Chuck Manning 72 Sophomores Class Rhonda McNamee Dorthy Meinheit Mark Mulford John Myers Brenda Nance Kim Neslund Gene Nickerson Carl Nielson Cathy Nutt Joan Oelrich Hope Pair Marie Pool Gaylene Smith Julie Snyder Lynn Stark John Steen Mike Thomas Sandy Turner Danny Zellers Sophomores 73 Freshman Mrs. Kretsinger, Adv. Rick Williams, Pres. Jay Leisson, V. P. Penny McNamee, Sec. Sandy Bloomingdale, Tr. Patti Anderson Tom Barber Bonnie Beyer Carl Beyer Diana Blobaum Barb Bomgarden Linda Borne man Tim Boyd Betty Bral Kim Burkhart Fred Carter Peggy Cross Gerald Genandt Chris Hagemann Robin Hammond Lori Hubbard Sherry King Pam Kretsinger Lila Kuntzelman 74 Freshman Class Laura Livingston Cindy Lynch Linda Mailand Ladonna Mattingley Vicky Martin Cathy Mayberry Mike Mesch Cathy Miller Tom Miller Julie Munhollen Anne Myers Bobbie Myers Eric Nelson Laura Nielson Diane Nutt Cyndy Peppers Vicky Peppers Robert Pingel Patty Pool Barb Roush Chris Rowland Nancy Wagner Mike Welch Robert Welch Freshman 75 THE LE-RI-CO STAFF DEDICATES THIS YEARBOOK TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1973. FOR IN-AS-MUCH AS THIS YEAR ENDS AN IMPORTANT STAGE OF THEIR LIVES, IT ALSO CREATES A NEW BEGINNING--A BEGINNING, WE HOPE, TOWARD A LIFE OF HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT. LEAF RIVER HIGH SCHOOL WILL REMEMBER THE CLASS OF 1973 THROUGH THE PAGES IN THIS YEARBOOK. FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER WITH THEIR HEARTS. 76 Closing SHOULDN'T THIS CHECK BE MADE OUT TO THE SCHOOL. MISS QUIGLEY. RATHER THAN TO YOU PERSONALLY? ADVERTISING GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK German Valley, Illinois Phone 362-2310 “A Little Bit Friendlier” See us for your college student loans. CONOR ATULATIONS GRADUATES KYSOROF BYRON “Environmental Control Specialists” for Vehicles QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO. Best Wishes to the Class of “73” Division of Kysor Industrial Corporation Q.M.F. Byron, Illinois Best Wishes Class of “73” Gil and Jean Cederholm TOWN AND COUNTRY HARDWARE German Valley, Illinois 78 Advertising FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON In a Hurry? Use our new Drive in Facility. Byron, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. CONGRATULATIONS TOTHE SENIORS And all others for having completed another year. FORRESTON STATE BANK Forreston, Illinois MASSEY’S BARBER SHOP 408 Washington St. Oregon, Illinois SEARS CATALOG MERCHANT 116 N. 3rd. 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Compliments of ROCK-FORD TRACTOR M. M. SUPER MARKET MT. MORRIS, ILL. Advertising 83 Compliments of HOUGH’S HARDWARECOMPANY KABLE NEWSCOMPANY 13 E. Main Street Mt. Morris, 111. Mt. Morris, III. Compliments of THE DELUX SHOP FELKERS DRUG STORE Complete Television and Appliance Sales and Service Mt. Morris. III. Compliments of ETHEL’S CAFE CITIZENS STATE BANK OF MT. MORRIS Home Cooked Meals Mt. Morris, III. Mt. Morris, III. BOWER PHARMACY LIGHTS JEWELRY WALGREEN AGENCY Keepsake Diamonds Mt. Morris, 111. Ph. 734-4216 Mt. Morris, III. nAV’Q SHOES rvU I O togs JAMESWAY FOODS Fresh cut Meats, Finest Groceries 109 S. Wesely Ave. Garden Fresh Produce Mt. Morris, III. Mt. Morris, III. HOUGHTON STUDIO STEVE’S BODY SHOP 8 E. Main Street Ph. 734-4548 Mt. Morris, 111. Mt. Morris, III. GAMBLES 11 E. Main Street Mt. Morris Compliments of KABELE PRINTING COMPANY Mt. Morris, ILL. We the LE-RI-CO Annual Staff wish to thank our advertisers, for without them, this annual could not be possible. PLEASE patronize our advertisers. They backed us, Let’s back them. 84 Advertising Faculty Index Mrs. Dunbar—English and Speech 56,57,66. Mrs. Jenkins—Latin and Girls' P. E. 53,59,66. Mrs. Mayer—Biology and Library 66. Mrs. Schwartzburg--Biology and Science 66,70. Mrs. Kretsinger—Home Economics 55,66,74. Mr. Buysse—Math 66. Mr. Wesley—Agriculture 54, 67. Mr. Schwartzburg—Physics and Math 67. Mr. Lesson—History and Social Studies 52,67. Mr. Anderson—Music (Band C Chorus) 60,67. Mr. Fry—Boys' P. E. and Drivers Education 67. Mr. Kelly—Business and Typing 38,39,41,46,58,67. Mr. La velle--English I and II 45,67, 72. Mr. Esslinger—Freshman-Sophomore Coach 43. Mr. Nicoloff—Superintendent 4. Mr. Leonard—Assistant Superintendent 4, 52. Faculty Index 85 Student Index SENIORS Becker, Duane 8,32,30,52,53,56,57,63. Bloomingdale, Lynn 8, 30, 32, 55, 59. Borneman, Louise 8,32,30,59,61,62,63. Buttel, Louis 8,30,32,54. Bull, Mary 8,30,32. Carr, Cheryl 8, 30,13,18. Dilbeck, Robert 8,30,52,54. Hall, Rosemary 8,30,52, 56. Hammond, Kim 9,23, 30, 59. Heeren, Arlen 9, 30, 32,52, 54, 57. Kahly, Dave 9,13,18,30,31,32,41,42,46,58,60,62. Klapp, Debbie 9,23,30,52,55,56,57,59. Kuntzelman, Dennis 9,23,30,32,36,38,41,42,58,61, 62.63. Leerhoff, Murray 9,23, 30, 32,41,42,46, 58,60, 62,63. Lewis, Holly 9,30,32. Lindquist, Sue 9,30,59,63. Livingston, Rhonda 10,30,32,59. Long, LaVeme 10,23,30,32,41,42,58,61,62,63. Mayer, Brian 10,23, 30, 32,41,43, 57, 58,61,62,63. Miller, Debbie 10,23,30,32,56,59,60,62. Miller, Steve 10,30,32,54. Motter, Liz 10,23,30,31,32,48,52,53,57,60,62,63. Mulford, Bill 10,13,18,30,32,36,38,42,46,52,54,58. Myers, Jim 10,30,54. Pals, Randy 11,30,32,54,61,62,63. Peterson, Carla 11,18,23,30,56,57,63. Plemmons, Debbie 11,23,30,32. Riley, Sue 11,23,30,32,53,55,56,59,61,62. Rummel, Nola 11,23,30,32,59. Schelling, Lonnie 11,18,30,32,36,38,58. Pals, Vickie 11,30,32. Schreiber, Dennis 11,30,32,54. Seymour, Wendy 12,13,23, 30, 59. Smith, Mike 12,23,30,32,36,38,41,42,53,54,58,60, 62.63. Turner, Dewey 12, 30, 36, 38,54, 58. Voegeli, Daryl 12,23,30,41,53,54,58. Ward, Kris 12,30,52,56,57. Wilson, Cindy 12, 18,30, 32,48,52,53, 54, 56,57, 59, 60.62.63. White, Rosemary 12,30,32,52,55,59,63. Wiles, John 12,30,54. Wright, Chuck 13,30,32,54,61,62,63. Zellers, Bob 13, 30,32,44, 54. Stark, Mark 30, 56. Thorp, Paul 30,36,45,46,38. JUNIORS Adkins, Randy 38,54, 56, 58, 70. Asche, Jean 70. Barber, Kellie 53, 59, 70. Bell, Diane 48,53,59,61,62,70. Bennett, Carla 20,52,53,59,61,62,63,70. Blake, Tom 54, 45,61,62,70. Blobaum, Debbie 53,59,63,70. Boomgarden, Gail 20,52,53,55,56,57,60,62,63. Borneman, Paul 30,31,42,46,38,52,58,61,62,63,70. Boyd, Shannon 20,52, 55, 57, 59,63, 70. Brown, Denise 53, 59, 61,62,63, 70. Buttel, Karen 70. Cedarholm, Dave 20,38,54,60,62,63,70. Cowan, Tom 38,54,70. Cox, Wendy 70. Dickinson, Ron 70. Dirksen, Reiko 20 , 53,56,59,61,62,49,70. Gann, Janice 55,70. Gaston, Mike 70. Hall, Linda 71. Johnson, Cindy 71,20, 59, 63. Kahly, Nancy 20,55,59,61,63,62,71. Kelly, Terri 20, 59, 71. Klapp, Tom 38,45, 52,53, 54, 63, 71. Kretsinger, Rick 54, 71. Kuntzelman, Randy 20,38,42,45,53,58,61,62,63, 71,56. Kuntzelman, Rick 20, 38,42,45,53, 58,61,62,63, 71. Lovell, Reynae 20,53,59,60,49,62,63,71. Martin, Bev 20, 48,53, 59,61,62,63, 71. Mayberry, Gary 18,38,42,46, 54, 58, 71. Mclntrye, Cindy 52,59, 71. Jones, Jan 20,49, 52,53, 57, 59, 60,62, 63, 70. McKay, Doug 20,42,57, 58,60, 62,63, 71. Lancaster, Kevin 38, 54, 56, 58. Meinheit, Dennis 54, 71. Meinheit, Donna 52,55,59,63,71. Miller, Shari 18,59,61,62,63,71. Mitchell, Joan 71. Nelson, Cathy 20, 48,53, 57, 59,60,62,63, 71. Nelson, Jane 53,59,60,62,63,71. Nickerson, John 54,56,71. Palmer, Jason 20, 52, 53, 61,62,63, 70. Penn, Loma 20,49,53,56,59,60,62,63,71. 86 Student Index Steen, Barb 20, 57, 59, 63, 70, 30,31. Turner, Janet 71. Welch, Linda 71. Wellington, Bill 20, 38,60, 62, 71. Zellers, Marcena 20, 59, 70. SOPHOMORES Baker, Marie 53,59, 61,62, 63. Bell, Vicki 49,53,55,59,60,62,63,72. Bicknese, Linda 18,56,72. Boomgarden, Judy 53, 55, 61,62,72. Borgmann, Bill 72. Borgmann, Bob 72. Capes, Debbie 72. Cedarholm, Kris 52,53, 55, 57, 59, 60, 62,63, 72. Gallup, Debbie 53, 59, 61,62,63, 72. Gaston, Sue 53,55,63,72. Hose, Crystal 53, 59, 60, 62,63 , 72. Ingram, Rick 72. Leerhoff, Diana 53, 57, 59, 63, 72. Leisson, Tim 38,39,43,52,53,60,62,63,72. Lomax, Kim 48,53,61,62,63, 72. Long, Sharon 53, 59, 61,62, 63, 72. Manning, Chuck 39,72. McNamee, Rhonda 59,60,62,63, 73. Meinheit, Dorothy 73. Mulford, Mark 18,38,39,43,54,73. Myers, John 39,54, 73. Nance, Brenda 55,56,59,73. Neslund, Kim 53, 59, 61,62, 73. Nickerson, Gene 73. Nielson, Carl 73. Nutt, C thy 53, 59, 60,62,63, 73. Oelrich, Joan 48, 53, 50, 63, 73. Pair, Hope 52,55,59,63,73. Pool, Marie 52,59,73. Smith, Gaylene 52,53,55,59,61,62,63,73. Schelling, Ron 38, 39, 43, 54, 61,72. Snyder, Jean 48, 52,59, 63, 72. Snyder, Julie 53,55,73. Stark, Lynn 56,59, 73. Steen, John 39,54,73. Thomas, Mike 38,39, 73. Turner, Sandy 52, 55, 59, 73. Zellers, Danny 43, 45, 57,61,62,63, 73. FRESHMEN Anderson, Patti 53,55,59,60,62,63,49,74. Barber, Tom 38,39,43,54,61,62,63,74. Beyer, Bonnie 63, 74. Beyer, Carl 54, 74. Blobaum, Diana 53,59,49,61,62,63,74. Bloomingdale, Sandy 55, 59, 61,62,63, 74. Boomgarden, Barb 53,55,61,62,63,74. Borgmann, Joanne 55,59. Borneman, Linda 59, 61,62,63, 74. Boyd, Tim 39,74. Burgett, Bob 43. Bral, Betty 53,55,59,63,74. Burkhart, Kim 54, 74. Carter, Fred 39,43,52,74. Cross, Peggy 57, 57, 60,62,63, 74. Genandt, Gerald 39, 60,62, 74. Hagemann, Chris 49, 52,53, 59, 60,62,63, 74. Hammond, Robin 59, 74. Hubbard, Lori 52,53,55,60,62,63,74. King, Sherry 74. Kretsinger, Pam 48,52,53,59,61,62,63,74. Kuntzelman, Lila 53,59, 60, 62,63,74. Livingston, Laura 53,55,59,60,62,63,75. Leison, Jay 38, 39, 54, 60, 62,63,74. Lynch, Cindy 53, 55, 59,63,75. Mailand, Linda 55, 59, 75. Manning, Jeff 39. Mattingly, Ladonna 18,75. Martin, Vicky 48, 53, 59, 61,62,63, 75. Mayberry, Cathy 53, 59, 75. McMamee, Penny 49, 53, 59, 61,62, 63, 74. Mesch, Mike 39,75. Miller, Brad 38,39,43,52,54,60,62,63. Miller, Cathy 52,59, 75. Miller, Ton 44, 54, 75. Munhollen, Julie 53,59,61,62,63,75. Myers, Anne 59,60,62,63,75. Myers, Bobbie 53,59,60,62,75. Nelson, Eric 38,49,43,52,54,61,62,75. Nielson, Laura 52,59,75. Nutt, Diane 52,53,55,59,61,62,63,75. Peppers, Cyndy 75. Peppers, Vicky 56, 75. Penn, Julie 53,59,61,62,63. Pingel, Bob 60,62,63, 75. Pool, Patty 59, 75. Roush, Barb 53, 59,61,62,63, 75. Rowland, Chris 53,59,61,62,63,75. Wagner, Nancy 63, 75. Welch, Mike 75 Welch, Robert 45, 75. Student Index 87 88 Autographs • V � f . «• -H. - • •� % '- f f 4 . -•_ J l ♦ i 4 - 4- - % . _• • • ’ « • u _ • ” --- • « • •