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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1975 volume:

- W6’ ■ V T A a. Ilk k • . up --y jL at -■ -' ,Z, N 1975 Leaf River High School Leaf River, Illinois Opening 1 Table Of Contents Administration ....................................... 3 Faculty .............................................. 7 Activities........................................... 11 Seniors.............................................. 31 Athletics............................................ 39 Organizations........................................ 55 Classes.............................................. 71 Advertising.......................................... 81 2 Contents ADMINISTRATION Administration SCHOOL BOARD: SEATED: Mr. Don Gallup and Mr. Joe Newcomer. STANDING: Mr. Loren Wilken and Mr. Bill Jones. Not Pictured: Mr. Maurice Barber and Mr. Johnnie Bull. Board President MR. ELWYN WILSON MR. ART CARLTON, Superintendent MR. LARRY LEONARD, Asst. Supt. 4 Administration Personnel Secretaries L. TO R.: Alma Baker, Shirley Barber and Darlene Martin. Custodian Rick Roush The Le-Ri-Co wants to again express their thanks to these people who do so much for the smooth and ef- ficient running of Leaf River High School, but who so very often do not receive the thanks they deserve. So to all personnel, THANK YOU! Bus Drivers L. TO R.: I. Pair, A. Pair, R. Roush, D. Kretsinger, K. Lovell, G. Palmer, and R. Lester. Custodian Clarence Pals Personnel 5 Not Pictured: Custodians Carl Grove G Dorsey Hammond. 6 Faculty Snaps FACULTY Faculty MISS GAYE CUNNINGHAM MISS COLLEEN ALVEY MR. LARRY WESLEY MRS. SHEILA DUNBAR 8 Faculty MRS. NOIMA JENKIN MR. LOREN VAN DE GRAFT Faculty MRS. CAROL COLIN MR. RON LESSEN MR. SID ANDERSON MR. BOB FRY MISS LAURIE REINMANN MR. TERRY HARMSTON Faculty 9 August 28--First Day of School September 6--Leaf River vs. Tampico (F) September 14--Leaf River vs. Ashton (F) September 20--Leaf River vs. Durand (F) September 21--Band in Stillman Festival Parade September 27--Leaf River vs. Fr. Center (F) October 4--Bonfire and Pep Session October 5--Leaf River vs. Pearl City (F) HOMECOMING October 12—Leaf River vs. Rockford Lutheran (F) October 13--Band in Oregon Parade October 18--Leaf River vs. Mt. Carroll (F) Parents Night October 25--Leaf River vs. Hanover (F) November 1--Leaf River vs. Milledgeville (F) November 8--Senior Class Play November 9--District Music Festival November 15--Leaf River vs. Shannon (B) November 23—Leaf River vs. Pecatonica (B) December 6--Leaf River vs. Franklin Center (B) December 13—Leaf River vs. Durand (B) December 14--Leaf River vs. Ashton (B) December 19--H. S. Christmas Concert December 20—Christmas Vacation January 4--Leaf River vs. Rockford Lutheran (B) January 10--Leaf River vs. Pearl City (B) January 11--Leaf River vs. Franklin Center (B) January 15G16--0. S. P. I. Visitation January 17--Leaf River vs. Orangeville (B) January 18--Leaf River vs. Freeport Squin (B) January 24—Leaf River vs. Durand (B) January 27-31--Conference Tournament February 7--Leaf River vs. Ashton (B) February 8--Leaf River vs. Dakota (B) February 14--Leaf River vs. Rockford Lutheran (B) February 18--Leaf River vs. Forreston (B) February 21--Leaf River vs. Pearl City (B) February 22--Leaf River vs. Orangeville (B) February 24--Regional Basketball Tournament March 8--H. S. Solo and Ensemble Contest March 22--Old Timers' Game March 27--Cheerleading Poms Tryouts April 16--Athletic Banquet April 19--H. S. Band and Chorus Contest April 29—F.H. A. Mother-Daughter Banquet May 2—Demon Tryouts May 8-10—Band to Six Flags May 15--F.H. A. Fieldtrip May 17—Prom May 20--G.A.A. Mother-Daughter Banquet May 23—H. S. Spring Concert May 24—Junior-Senior Day to Six Flags June 3--High School Commencement Using the theme Photographs and Memories this years Homecoming will indeed be a very happily remembered time for all involved. The Student Coun- cil again did a fine job of decorating the gym for the dance. It was a beautiful setting in which Kim Neslund was crown- ed Homecoming Queen by last years King, Randy Adkins and Tim Leisson was crown- ed Homecoming King by last years Queen, Barb Steen. Dancing to the music of Crush everyone seemed to have a very enjoyable time, thus adding more happy memories . 1974 Homecoming Court 12 Homecoming “Homecoming 1974” Homecoming 13 1973 King Queen Randy And Barb “1974 Candidates” Ronnie and Kim Tim and Kim Rich and Linda 14 Homecoming Steven Maronde Penny Miller Freshmen: Bob Wagner G Cindy King Attendants Sophomores: Rick Roop Sheila Barber Juniors: Brad Miller G Barb Roush Homecoming 15 Junior This year the Junior class play was made up of three I Act plays, which primarily dealt with dra- matic themes. The class is to be commended on an excellent performance in all three. The first was called Sheriff . John Nolan, the sheriff, feels he has upheld justice after killing a white man for breaking the law. He comes to find out he is very wrong and pays. John Nolan............................Brad Miller ..................................Eric Nelson Ted...................................Terry Miller Ann Mitchell........................Pam Kretsinger Mr. Walsh..............................Dan Dilbeck Mr. Connors............................Tom Barber Douglas.................................Kim Burkhart 16 Junior Play Play The second play was called Sisters Tragedy . In order to save her sisters from only more pain, Laurie kills her blind, deaf and dumb brother, Owen, and suffers the consequences. Laurie.......................Barb Roush Philippa.................Lila Kuntzelman Charlette...........................Diana Blobaum John.................................Bill Toannon Owen.........................Jay Leisson The third play was entitled, Hello Out There . A young gambler, accused of as- sault, is in jail. The girl who cleans and cooks for the jail falls in love with him and he with her. She tries to help him, but all is in vain as the husband of the assaulted woman kills him. Young Gambler......................Rick Williams Young Girl...............Penny McNamee The Husband........................Mike Wilson The Woman..........................Cris Rowland The Other Man.......................Tom Miller 17 “For Memories Autographs” Senior Play Jeff Adams . . Carol Adams . . Wes Adams . . Hyacinth Adams Peggy Winkel . Mrs. Lumpkins . Mrs. Mason . . Eve Mason . . . Alice.......... Lenore Hudson . Mrs. Trimmer . Truck Driver . . CAST ...........Ron Schelling ...........Debbie Capes ................San Zellers ...........Kris Cederholm . . . . . . Kim Lomax ..............Kim Neslund .............Debbie Gallup .... Rhonda McNamee ...........Diana Leerhoff .............Luanne Elliott ............Cathy Nutt ..............Tim Leisson Look at those lines! The Cast 20 Senior Play “Brother Goose” The Senior Class Play, Broth- er Goose was a big success. The story was about a young architect who also cared for his orphaned sisters and an unpredictable broth- er. Peggy, a young girl who sells hosiery unexpectedly finds herself involved with the family and in love with Jeff. But in her way stands beautiful and rich Lenore Hudson who wants Jeff to build her a house complete with him. Un- fortunately the house is to set on a lot presently occupied by young- er Hy's football team. With Peggy's help, all is finally solved. This is the Winkel plan. The Tigers will beat the Mortuaries, I betcha! There is my music room! What's it this time. A stray dog? Senior Play 21 Junior Class President Rick Williams Junior Senior Prom The day was beautiful for the 1975 Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom which was held on May 17th. The theme for the prom was Precious and Few and the Juniors were to be congratulated for the fine efforts in turning out a lovely evening for all to remember. The banquet was held at La Be 11a Vista near Byron. The guests were welcomed by toastmistress Peg Cross. Chris Rowland gave the invocation and benediction. Rick Williams, Jr. class president, welcomed the Seniors. Hope Pair thanked the Juniors on behalf of the Senior Class. After the banquet the couples returned to the Ber- telot building to dance to the music of Quick and a post prom party. Prom “Precious And Few” Hope Pair Mr. Carlton Chris Rowland Prom 23 24 Prom Prom 25 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS SOPHOMORES Sheila Barber 4.59 FRESHMEN Pam Johnson 4.42 Mary Jo Borne man 4.84 Bill Motter 4. 17 Jon Mitchell 4.83 Bill Toannon 4. 17 Lucia Rinedollar 4.75 Steve Cornelius 4.09 Marta Me Name e 4.08 SOPHOMORES Victor Gremba 4.06 Dan Dilbeck 4.92 Mike Wilson 4.67 JUNIORS Diana Blobaum 4.56 JUNIORS Sandy Bloomingdale 4.34 Peggy Cross 5.00 Linda Borne man 4.33 Vickie Martin 4.67 Barb Roush 4.33 Penny McNamee 4.25 SENIORS Julie Munhollen 4.07 Susan Gaston 5.00 Laura Livingston 4.00 Debbie Gallup 4.92 Julie Penn 4.00 Kim Lomax 4.84 Tim Leisson 4.75 SENIORS Kim Neslund 4.75 Cathy Nutt 4.58 Kris Cederholm 4.73 Lynn Lancaster 4.42 Joan Oelrich 4.67 Sharon Long 4.20 Diana Leerhoff 4.66 Jean Snyder 4. 17 Linda Bicknese 4.08 HONORS Crystal Hose 4.00 FRESHMEN John Hundertmark 4.50 Sally Gaston 4.42 Alvin Klentz 4.42 Tracy Burkhart 4.34 Lorna Van Brocklin 4.34 Kathy Motter 4.33 Jack Potts 4.33 Julie Adkins 4. 13 Peggy Johnson 4.08 Valerie Cornelius 4.00 26 Honor Roll Graduation FRONT ROW L. TO R.: Deb Gallup, Luanne Elliott, Joan Oelrich, Jean Snyder, Linda Bicknese, Kim Lomax, Holly Wehmeyer. ROW 2: Bill Borgmann, Judy Boomgarden, Dorothy Meinheit, Kris Cederholm, Sue Gaston, Marie Pool, Sharon Long, Rhonda McNamee, Kim Neslund. ROW 3: Hope Pair, Sandy Turner, Gaylene Smith, Lillian Smith, Cathy Nutt, Vickie Bell, Debbie Ingram, Terry Spittler, John Myers. BACK ROW: John Steen, Dan Zellers, Bob Borgmann, Diana Leerhoff, Rich Lower, Crystal Hose, Ronnie Schelling, Lynn Lancaster, Mark Mul- ford, Tim Leisson. Not pictured: Roberta Green. CLASS MOTTO We Will Never Walk Alone CLASS FLOWER Daffodil CLASS COLORS Orange and Yellow CLASS OFFICERS President, Lynn Lancaster Vice President, Hope Pair Treasurer, Linda Bicknese Secretary, Jean Snyder On June 3rd, 1975, 46 seniors received their high school diplomas from board members Mr. Elwyn Wilson and Mr. Loran Wilken. The commencement exercises began with the traditional processional played by the high school band. A senior ensemble then presented some special music entitled Corner of the Sky. School awards were then presented with the Legion Awards going to Kris Cederholm and Tim Leisson. The Lions Club scholarship was pre- sented to Diana Leerhoff. Diana also was recognized as the class salutatori an and Sue Gaston as the class valedic- torian. The John Philip Sousa award for band was given to Kim Lomax and the high school Musician award was pre- sented to Sharon Long. After presentation of the awards Dr. Howard D. Sims, president of Highland Community College, spoke on A Past to Remember - A Future to Mold . The high school band then played some selections from Fiddler on the Roof . Lynn Lancaster, president of the senior class presented the class gift. The band then played the recessional. All our good wishes for the best go to the class of '75. Graduation 27 ( Valedictorian Susan Gaston Salutatorian Diana Leerhoff 28 Graduation Twelve Years Together Good Luck Seniors Graduation 29 Seniors?? S Seniors SENIORS Senior 32 Seniors BOB BORGMANN KRIS CEDERHOLM Class Seniors 33 CRYSTAL HOSE DEBBIE INGRAM RICH LOWER RHONDA McNAMEE 34 Seniors JOAN OELRICH HOPE PAIR Seniors 35 RON SCHELLING LILLIAN SMITH JEAN SNYDER SANDY TURNER GAYLENE SMITH TERRY SPITTLER DAN ZELLERS Not Pictured: MARIE POOLE HOLLY WEHMEYER nior Activities BELL, VICKI: Poms 2,3,4; SOS 1-4, V-Pres. 4; GAA 1-4, Sporthead 4; FHA 1-4, Treas. 3, 1st V-Pres. 4. BICKNESE, LINDA: Librarian 1,2; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4. BOOMGARDEN, JUDY: Marching Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Girls Chorus 1-4; Concert Band 1-4; Librarian 4; SC 1,2,3. BORGMANN, BOB: Track 1; Cross Country 1. CEDERHOLM, KRIS: Annual 1-4; Student Council 1-4, Sec. 3; Class Pres. 2; GAA 1-4, V-Pres. .4; SOS 1-4, V- Pres. 3; FHA 1-4, Reporter 2, Pres. 3; Girls Chorus 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Band 1-4; FTA 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play. ELLIOTT, LUANNE: FTA 4; FHA 4; SOS 4; Senior ' ' ' GALLUP, DEBRA: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; SOS 1-4; Girls Chorus 1-4; FHA 3,4, 2nd V-Pres. 4; GAA 1-4, Advisory Board 4; Senior Play. f GASTON, SUSAN: FHA 1-4; Chorus 1,2; Annual 3,4; SOS 2. HOSE, CRYSTAL: GAA 1-4; Chorus 1,2,3; Librarian 3; FTA 3; Band 1,2,3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; SOS 1,2,3. LANCASTER, LYNN: GAA 1; Chords 1; Girls Chorus 1; Student Council 4; Class Pres. 4 LEERHOFF, DIANA: GAA 1-4; SOS 1-4; Annual 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Girls Chorus 1- LEISSON, TIM: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Track 1,2; Band Pres. 4; Class Pres. 1,3; Senior Play; SOS 1,2. :s 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play. 1,2; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 1-4, LOMAX, KIM: Cheerleading 1,2,3; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Girls Chorus 1-4; SOS 1,2,3; GAA 4; Homecoming Court 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Band Camp 2; Cheerleading Camp 1,2; Junior Play; Sen- ior r LONG, SHARON: FHA 3,4, Treas. 4; GAA 1-4; SOS 2,3,4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Cheerleader 4. MCNAMEEj RHONDA: GAA 1-4; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1-4; Senior Play. MEINHEIT, DOROTHY: Chorus 1,3,4; FTA 2. MULFORD, MARK: Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2; Band 1; FFA 1-4. MYERS, JOHN: Football 1,2; Basketball 1; FFA 1-4. NESLUND, KIM: SOS 1-4, Treas. 2, Sec. 4; GAA 1-4, Advisory Board 2,3, Pres. 4, Camp 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1; Class Secretary 1; Class V-Pres. 3; Student Council 3; Newspaper 4; Homecoming Court 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Senior Play. NUTT, CATHY: GAA 1-4; SOS 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Girls Chorus 1-4; Senior Play; Cheerleading Sub. 4. OELRICH, JOAN: GAA 1,2; SOS 1,2,3; Cheerleading 2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Junior Play. PAIR, HOPE: GAA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; FTA 2; Class V-Pres. 4; Chorus 1-4. POOL, MARIE: GAA 1-4; FTA 3,4; Librarian 2,3,4. SCHELLING, RONNIE: FFA 1-4, Pres. 4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Band 1,2; Homecoming Court 1, 4; Senior Play. SMITH, GAYLENE: GAA 1-4; FHA 1-4, Reporter 3; SOS 1,2; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; FFA 2; Junior Play. SNYDER, JEAN: Cheerleading 2,3,4; Camp 2; SOS 1-4, Pres. 4; GAA 1-4, Sporthead 3,4; FHA 1-4, Sec. 2; State Convention 2; Student Council 2: FTA 4; Chorus 1-4; Girls Chorus 1-4; Class Treas. 1-4; Junior Play. STEEN, JOHN: Football 2; FFA 2,3,4. TURNER, SANDY: GAA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4, Reporter 4; FTA 1,2,3; Girls Chorus 1,2; Librarian 2,3,4. ZELLERS, DANNY: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; SOS 1,2; FFA 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Boys Chorus 1-4; Basketball 1- 4; Football 4; Baseball 1-4; Track 1-4; Cross Country 1,2,3. 38 Senior Activities ATHLETICS Varsity Football Left to Right FRONT ROW: Danny Cedarholm, Tim Leisson, Mark Mulford, Terry Miller, Dave Nelson Jay Leisson, Mike Wilson, Rick Roop, Dan Zellers, Ron Schelling, Matt Bicksler. BACK ROW: Bill Taylo, Coach Vandegraft, Bill Toannon, Kim Burkhart, Eric Nelson, Bob Welch, Kevin Klapp, Brad Miller, Steve Comeilus Tom Barber, Steve Miller, Coach Nolan, Coach Harmston. Scores Tampico Us They 6 20 Ashton 0 20 Durand 6 24 Franklin Center 20 26 Pearl City Homecoming 12 18 Rockford Lutheran 31 6 Mt. Carroll 0 35 Hanover 13 26 Mi Hedge ville 0 49 Conf. Record Season Record 1-7 1- 9 40 Varsity Football Senior Players Captains Mark Mulford Dan Zellers Brad Miller, Jr. , All Con- ference Fullback. Varsity Football 41 Fr. Soph Football From Left to Right, FRONT ROW: Danny Cedarholm, Gary Capes, Scott Bicksler, Bob Wagner, Howard Burgett, Wes Knodle, Denny Ballard, Sonny Bryant, Matt Bicksler, BACK ROW: Coach Vandegraft, Ron Jones, Russ Green, Brent Myers, Eugene Barney, Steve Hartje, Jack Potts, Steve Hose, Coach Nolan. Ashton SCORES We 0 They 12 Durand 6 50 Franklin Center 0 44 Pearl City 0 20 Rockford Luth. 6 0 Mt. Carroll 8 44 Milledge ville 0 43 The Fresh-Soph team completed the season with a 1-6 record. Many of the Sophomores also played on the Varsity football team to strengthen that unit. This allowed the Freshmen to develop their skills so that next year the Fresh-Soph team should be a strong one. 42 Fresh-Soph. Football Varsity Basketball L. TO R.: Kim Burkhart, manager, Tom Miller, Jay Leisson, Rick Williams, Rick Lower, Coach Van De Graft, Brad Miller, Eric Nelson, Tom Barber, Tim Leisson, Dan Zellers. Senior Players Tim Leisson Dan Zellers Rich Lower Varsity Basketball 43 “Stats Scores” Game Scores The Varsity basketball team finished the season with a 4 - 19 won - lost record. The won-lost record does not tell the whole story. One of the goals of the Varsity team was to develop into a strong basketball unit by the Regional Tournament time. This goal was accomplished in that the Varsity team won its last three Upstate-Illini Conference games. There will be five seniors, four of them starters, to lead the Leaf River Demons' basketball fortunes next year. Leaf River Opponent Orangeville 55 61 Shannon 51 77 Freeport Aquin (ot) 63 69 Chadwick 65 (ot) 68 Durand 50 61 Pecatonica 49 55 Shannon 38 68 Franklin Center 47 66 Ashton 62 71 Durand 57 60 Dakota 52 74 Ashton 45 56 Franklin Center 52 63 Savanna 68 54 Rockford Lutheran 59 39 Stockton 56 62 Forreston 51 94 Warren 58 73 Pearl City 61 55 Rock. Lutheran 49 65 Orangeville 68 60 Pearl City 55 61 Polo 56 78 Following are the above games scored by quarters. From this it can be seen that the Demons were not as far out of many of their games as the lone scores would suggest. Leaf River 14 11 12 14 Leaf River 16 10 14 15 Shannon 23 20 12 22 Orangeville 14 16 17 14 Leaf River 13 15 17 18 2 Leaf River 10 13 19 19 2 Chadwick 12 21 20 10 5 Aquin 14 14 18 15 8 Leaf River 12 12 14 11 Leaf River 12 14 13 11 Pecatonica 12 10 16 17 Durand 6 20 12 25 Leaf River 10 6 18 13 Leaf River 6 10 14 8 Franklin Ctr. 10 16 10 24 Shannon 17 23 14 17 Leaf River 18 11 9 19 Leaf River 15 21 12 14 Durand 16 6 19 19 Ashton 23 16 16 16 Leaf River 10 15 9 11 Leaf River 5 16 15 16 Ashton 10 9 16 21 Dakota 19 12 20 23 Leaf River 16 18 22 12 Leaf River 13 6 20 13 Savanna 16 16 12 10 Franklin Ctr. 14 22 10 17 Leaf River 10 16 17 13 Leaf River 15 13 15 16 Stockton 20 17 14 11 Lutheran 8 7 13 11 Leaf River 12 22 14 10 Leaf River 17 17 7 10 Warren 13 25 18 17 Forreston 22 34 18 20 Leaf River 8 12 8 15 Leaf River 13 13 8 27 Rockford Luth. 11 18 24 18 Pearl City 9 12 4 14 Leaf River 22 11 16 19 Leaf River 15 17 14 10 Orangeville 10 20 10 20 Polo 23 16 4 25 Leaf River 9 11 18 17 Pearl City 11 18 14 18 44 Varsity Basketball Fresh-Soph Basketball L. TO RManager Greg Borgmann, Bob Wagner, Jim Wiles, Victor Gremba, Mike Wilson, Dave Nelson, Kevin Klapp, Coach Nolan, Eugene Barney, Steve Cornelius, Jack Potts, Rick Roop, Terry Miller, Steve Hartje, Wes Knodle, Manager Kelly Munhollen. The 1974-1975 basketball season was the first taste of a new basketball program for the young Demons. The future looks bright with this group coming up. Look Out Future! Game Scores L.R. Opponent Shannon 28 54 Chadwick 50 70 Pecatonica 46 47 Shannon 26 57 Pearl City 41 44 Franklin Center 22 37 Durand 45 32 Ashton 40 39 Rockford Lutheran 40 41 Pearl City 51 49 Franklin Center 46 75 L.R. Oppone nt Orange vi lie 47 51 Freeport Aquin 36 54 Durand 35 59 Ashton 46 53 Dakota 41 56 Rockford Lutheran 43 61 Forreston 48 68 Pearl City 45 66 Orangeville 31 53 Oregon 29 54 Mt. Morris 49 84 Fresh-Soph. Basketball 45 46 Athletic Snaps Baseball FRONT ROW L. TO R.: M. Wilson, T. Barber, B. Wagner, T. Miller, B. Tillou, S. Bicksler, T. Leisson. BACK ROW: Coach Van Degralt, J. Potts, B. Toannon, K. Klapp, B. Miller, D. Borgmann, R. Roop, J. Leisson. The Leaf River Demons embarked on their 1975 baseball season in April optimistically hoping to play an 18 game schedule. Since the Demons were not involved in conference play the big” game of the year would be the first round district game on May 8th. At the outset the factors controlling the Demons’ fortunes were unfavorable. All but 3 games of the April schedule were washed out by rain and cold weather. However, as the sun began to brighten in May, so did Demon Fortune. Ten games were completed in May. Tom Barber became the first winning pitcher for the Demons with an 8-6 victory in the first game of a double-header. Brad Miller had an 8-0 victory also. Rick Roop called both winning games from his catcher's posi- tion. Tim Leisson belted a 3 run homer and Bob Wagner drove in 5 runs while Jay Leisson had 6 hits. Overall the defense improved and the team batting improved 100 points. The overall record was 2-12. Tim Leisson was the batting champ with .333. Pitchers were: Tom Barber, Brad Miller, Tim Leisson Rick Roop. Catchers were Rick Roop, Jay Leisson and Brad Miller. Baseball 47 FRONT ROW L. TO R.: H. Huenefeld, A. Klentz, R. Wilson, A. Routt, J. Gerber. ROW 2: S. Bryant, G. Thompson, B. Wagner, G. Zipse, T. Miller, R. Roop, K. Mon, D. Borgmann. BACK ROW: J. Leisson, V. Gremba, B. Motter, S. Hose, J. Potts, E. Hillman, B. Toannon, B. Miller, K. Klapp, Coach Harmston. The Leaf River Demon track team has quite a successful year, this year, especially in the area of breaking rec- ords. In total, 8 new school records were set this year by Demon runners. A conference record was also established this year when freshman Bob Wagner won the Upstate Illini 880 run in 2:14. Other records were: Terry Miller with his 46. 7 time in the 330 low hurdles, a triple jump record of 35' 1 2 , by Dan Zellers and a new record in the 440 relay by Jay Leisson, Brad Miller, Bill Toannon and Rick Roop. Going from records to points, this years top point getter were Jay Leisson on the varsity with 32 meet points and Bill Toannon on the fresh-soph with 62. Jay will re- ceive the Keith Gallup Track High Point Trophy and was also elected varsity captain by his teammates for 1976. Bob Wagner will be fresh-soph captain. The Most Improved Track Man was Bill Toannon. All in all the track team did a very good job this year and have a lot of potential for a good season again next year. Best of 75 , this years athletic banquet, was indeed the best . Mrs. Jenkins presented cheerleading and pom squads with awards and recogni- tion. Coach Harmston gave the football awards. On Varsity, Brad Miller was named Most Valuable Back and received the Jerry Wickam Memorial Award. Eric Nelson was named Most Valuable Lineman and Bill Toannon, Most Improved Player. On Fresh-Soph Jack Potts was the MVL and Russ Green the MVB, while Dennis Ballard was the MIP. Coaches Nolan and Van de Graft handed out basketball awards. Brad was named M. V.P., was top scorer and won the free-throw award with a 64.7%. Jay Leisson and Terry Miller were given Scholastic Awards and Eugene Barney was named MIP. Rick Williams received the defensive award and a Z ball was given to Tom Miller. Mr. Bob Gann presented the Lion's Club Sportmanship Award to Bill Toannon. Mr. Leonard gave the Scholastic Award to Mark Mulford and Dan Zellers, Tim Leisson and Ron Schelling got the Booster 4-Yr. Award. Athletic Banquet 49 Varsity Cheerleaders BELOW KNEELING L. - R.: Jean and Pam. STANDING: Sharon, Lila, Vickie. At Left, TOP TO BOTTOM: Sharon Long, Lila Kuntzelman, Vickie Martin, Pam Kretsinger, Jean Snyder. ABOVE: Marta, Peggy, Kathy, Dawn, Vickie, Karen, Jean, Lila, Sharon, Pam. 50 Varsity Cheerleaders Fresh-Soph. Cheerleaders FRONT L. TOR.: Dawn Motter and Marta McNamee. STANDING: Sharon Long, Jean Snyder, Lila Kuntzelman, Vickie Martin, Pam Kretsinger. TOP: Peggy Kretsinger, Kathy Motter, Karen Nelson. Marta Peggy Kathy Dawn Karen Dawn Peggy Kathy Karen Marta Fresh.-Soph. Cheerleaders 51 Poms Six experienced members were joined by four newly elected girls to make up the 74-75 Pom Pon Squad. The girls added their color to the half-time shows during football season and also performed to the band's accompaniment during the basketball season. Since some girls attended summer Pom Camp, two specialties, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Dancing Machine were presented for the extra enjoyment of the basketball fans. The parades at 4th of July and the Autumn Festival were also a part of the year's work. Recognition was given the girls at the Athletic Banquet by their sponsor, Mrs. Jenkin. L. TOR. BELOW: Kathy Neslund, Val Cornelius, Diana Blobaum, Barb Roush, Vicki Bell, Pat Anderson, Penny McNamee, Chris Hagemann, Nikki Haas, Julie Adkins. 52 Pom Pons “A S P a c e T 0 F 1 1 1” Autographs 53 54 Snaps ORGANIZATIONS FRONT ROW L. TOR.: Sec.-Treas. M. Wilson, Pres. J. Leisson, Vice- Pres. T. Barber. ROW 2: B. Miller, S. Cornelius, B. Toannon, R. Roop. BACK ROW: Adviser, Mr. Harmston, B. Tillou, K. Burkhart, T. Miller. The 1974-75 Demon Club revitalized itself in a membership drive that saw almost every varsity letterman in school joining this worthwhile organi- zation. Its focus became school service by the Lettermen. The membership drive was coupled to a fund-raising project to purchase for the school a multi-station weight-training machine. This physical fitness aid will be a health and skill benefit to all the students in the school. At this writing, the goal is almost reached. Plans for outings to see college and professional level sports were also a part of the Demon Club activities. A trip to a college track meet and a pro- fessional level sports were also a part of the Demon Club activities. A trip to a college track meet and a professional baseball game are also on the agenda. The Demon Club, under its dynamic president, Jay Leisson, wishes to thank all those who have helped it to reach its goals this year. 56 Demon Club Student Council FRONT ROW L. TOR.: K. Cederholm, K. Munhollen, L. Stark, B. Wagner, J. Potts, A. Myers. ROW 2: B. Mil- ler, P. Kretsinger, B. Toannon, T. Miller, L. Lancaster. ROW 3: Adviser, Mr. Lessen, Treas. S. Barber, Pres. T. Leisson, Sec. B. Roush, Vice-Pres. R. Williams. The Leaf River Student Council, made up of 16 members, four represent- ing each class, again had a very busy year. Besides planning and decorating for the annual Homecoming dance and celebration, the Student Council also has been busy planning a new kind of Homecoming for the festivities next year. They have met with other schools and their councils and exchanged many new and interesting ideas. The Student Council also had their 2nd annual Muscular Dystrophy Drive on March 17, from which a total of $161.27 was collected from the students for this worthwhile organization. The Student Council is indeed a service organization for the school and has served L.R.H.S. very well. Student Council 57 s.o.s FRONT ROW L. TOR.: Adviser, Mrs. Jenkins, Sec. J. Snyder, V.P. V. Bell, Pres. K. Neslund, Treas. P. Kretsinger. ROW 2: P. McNamee, D. Motter, V. Cornelius, V. Martin, K. Neslund, M. McNamee, C. Hagemann, K. Nelson. ROW 3: D. Blobaum, L. Kuntzelman, N. Haas, P. Kretsinger, J. Adkins, K. Motter, P. Anderson, S. Long, B. Roush. BACK ROW: C. Nutt, R. Green, A. Potts, K. Hammond, S. Barber, D. Gallup, K. Cederholm, J. Moore, M. Moore, L. Hunsaker, L. Elliott, G. Green, P. Cross, B. King, D. Leerhoff. The S.O.S. Club, along with its main task of cheer- ing on the teams to victory on the football field and bas- ketball court, also provided buses to and from all the away games. After the basketball season was over, all the members took a trip to Illinois State University to see an Intercollegiate Gymnastics Competition. The S.O.S. also helped in again presenting a very nice evening at the Athletic Banquet. S.O.S. Club G.A.A FRONT ROW L. TOR.: Treas. S. Bloomingdale, Sec. J. Munhollen, Pres. K. Neslund, V-P K. Cederholm, Adviser Mrs. Jenkins. ROW 2: M. Borneman, L. Hunsaker, M. Moore, B. Myers, J. Moore, K. Eike, C. Burk- hart, S. Allen. ROW 3: P. McNamee, J. Penn, L. Voegeli, N. Wagner, V. Cornelius, B. King, K. Munhol- len, P. Johnson, K. Lomax, R. Hammond, P. Anderson. ROW 4: J. Snyder, L. Livingston, M McNamee, N. Haas, D. Leerhoff, P. Kretsinger, B. Kielsmeier, G. Smith, D. Nutt, V. Martin. ROW 5: S. Barber, T. Lep- art, C. Nutt, S. Turner, H. Pair, A. Potts, K. Motter, R. McNamee, K. Nelson, C. Rowland, T. Burkhart, L. Kuntzelman. ROW 6: V. Bell, L. Mailand, D. Motter, C. Hose, K. Hammond, L. Van Brocklin, S. Bicks- ler, P. Johnson, C. Hagemann, C. King, D. Gallup. BACK ROW: B. Roush, L. Borneman, P. Kretsinger, C. Lynch, A. Myers, S. Long, K. Neslund, D. Blobaum. Advisory Board G.A.A. 59 FRONT ROW L. TO R.: Pres. S. Bloomingdale, 2nd VP D. Gallup, Historian H. Pair, Adviser Mrs. Colin. ROW 2: 1st VP V. Bell, Sec. C. Lynch, Re- porter S. Turner, Treas. S. Long. ROW 3: S. Allen, B. Kielsmeier, C. Led- better, T. Lepart, L. Mailand. ROW 4: C. Burkhart, K. Eike, M. Borneman, D. Nutt, B. Boomgarden, P. McNamee, C. Hagemann. ROW 5: V. Martin, P. Kretsinger, J. Snyder, J. Moore, K. Cederholm, K. Neslund, P. Ander- son. BACK ROW: P. Kretsinger, G. Smith, L. Elliott, S. Gaston, J. Mun- hollen, C. Rowland, L. Livingston, J. Boomgarden. The F.H.A. of Leaf' River High School has a total of 35 members this year. Several of our activities included a bowling party, Halloween party, and Mother Daughter Banquet. Again this year the F.H.A. observed F.H.A. Week with a variety of activities. Money made from monthly bake sales was used for a trip to Quaker Oats Kitchen and the Woodfield Shopping Center in Chicago which was very interesting and enjoyed by all. 60 F.H.A. F.F.A FRONT ROW L. TO R.: Treas. K. Burkhart, Sec. B. Miller, Sentinel M. Mulford, Reporter R. Williams, Pres. R. Schelling, T. Barber, Adviser Mr. Wesley. ROW 2: J. Steen, S. Bicksler, K. Mon, A. Klentz, L. Kapperman, G. Zipse, K. Munhollen, J. Wiles. ROW 3: C. Beyer, R. Lower, E. Nelson, J. Myers, S. Bryant, K. Lingbeck, J. Leisson. BACK ROW: D. Ballard, C. Voegeli, K. Munhollen, C. King, L. Stark, T. Miller. 1974-75 was an active year for the Leaf River FFA Chapter. The chapter participated in the Section I Livestock Fair, Dairy Judging contest, Speech contest, Program of Work contest, Foundation Awards, Leadership Training School, FFA Basketball Tournament, FFA Fishing Derby, Shannon Sheep Judging, Pork-a-Rama contest, Carroll County Dairy Judging, State FFA Convention at Champaign and hosted the Section I Livestock Judging Contest at Leaf River. F.F.A. 61 The staff of the Leaflet tried to produce an even bet- ter school newspaper this year. The issues were a little fewer but more and better articles were written for those issues which were fin- ally printed. Several new members on the staff aided in making the paper an im- portant part of L.R.H.S. FRONT ROW L. TOR.: J. Wagner, Adviser Mrs. Dunbar, Editor D. Zellers, C. Hagemann. ROW 2: D. Blobaum, P. Cross, M. McNamee, L. Hunsaker, K. Neslund. ROW 3: K. Neslund, P. Kretsinger, J. Potts, B. Myers. ROW 4: B. Myers, C. Rowland, J. Munhollen. Leaflet Le-Ri-Co FRONT ROW L. TOR.: K. Cederholm, D. Leerhoff, J. Boomgarden, P. Cross, D. Zellers. ROW 2: Adviser, Mrs. Dunbar, V. Bell, S. Gaston, B. Miller, M. Mc- Namee, P. Kretsinger. ROW 3: C. Hagemann, P. Kretsinger, J. Leisson, K. Nes- lund, M. Wilson. Again this year, the Le- Ri-Co staff hopes that their work on the yearbook will bring back pleasant and happy memories for all those stu- dents at Leaf River High School. The staff has worked long and hard to put it all together . 62 Le-Ri-Co G Leaflet Future Teachers The Future Teachers Associa- tion is very active at Leaf River High School. The students volun- teer to go to the elementary class- rooms and help the teachers with jobs that they may have. It is a learning experience for the stu- dents, yet it is very enjoyable. The teachers appreciate the help, and keep the students very busy. FRONT ROW L. TOR.: L. Borneman, L. Rinedollar, B. Kielsmeier, V. Mayberry, J. Moore, V. McLoud, J. Adkins, L. Elliott, B. King. ROW 2: V. Cornelius, S. Ray, T. Burkhart, L. Start, L. Voegeli, D. Motter, J. Snyder, Adviser Miss Cunningham. ROW 3: T. Lepart, P. McNamee, P. Kretsinger, V. Martin, K. Nelson, M. Moore, M. McNamee, L. Hunsaker. ROW 4: D. Ledbetter, C. Ledbetter, S. Allen, C. Burkhart, K. Munhollen, K. Neslund, N. Haas. ROW 5: S. Barber, H. Burgett, K. Klapp, K. Munhollen, S. Bicksler. Librarians L. TO R.: L. Mailand, Adviser Miss Cunningham, J. Boomgarden, Sandy Turner. Student Librarians at Leaf River High School are an impor- tant part of the library. They help the librarian process books, check books in and out, and take care of bulletin boards and any other odd jobs that need to be done. We thank them for a job well done. F.T.A. Librarians 63 Weightlifting FRONT ROW L. TOR.: A. Routt, R. Wilson, S. Bicksler, B. Ballard, D. Anderson. ROW 2: Adviser, Mr. Harm- ston, D. Ballard, S. Bryant, E. Hillman, S. Hose, K. Mon, B. Motter. ROW 3: D. Turner, D. Dilbeck, H. Hunefeld, M. Lindquist, B. Toannon. BACK ROW: K. Burkhart, B. Myers, R. Green, M. Welch, D. Borgmann, B. Welch. A new addition to Leaf River's extra-curricular activities this year has been the weight-lifting club. A large number of the school's boys, under the direction of Mr. Harmston, began a group looking to improve themselves physically and mentally, through weights and self-defense training. The group was divers - from 70 lb. 6th graders to 180 lb. upper-classmen. But all were together in work- ing very hard and progressing. At the outset in November, most of the boys could barely handle 60% of their body weight. By the end of the winter, all could bench press well over their body weight, many could dead lift twice their body weight, and some could curl nearly their own weight, an outstanding accomplishment. BENCH PRESS Bill Toannon Darrell Borgmann Henry Huenefeld Dennis Ballard DEAD LIFT Dave Anderson Bob Welch 195 lbs. Wgt. 155 CURL Brian Ballard 50 lbs. Wgt. 60 190 lbs. Wgt. 175 Dan Dilbeck 110 lbs. Wgt. 130 115 lbs. Wgt. 90 Mike Lindquist 120 lbs. Wgt. 175 130 lbs. Wgt. 106 Bill Motter 95 lbs. Wgt. 130 150 lbs. Wgt. 65 Bill Toannon 315 lbs. Wgt. 155 340 lbs. Wgt. 170 Darrell Borgmann 315 lbs. Wgt. 175 64 Weightlifting Club Snaps 65 Chorus FRONT ROW L TO R.: P. Johnson, M. Borneman, G. Smith, J. Boomgarden, D. Meinheit, H. Pair, S. Blooming- dale, B. Kielsmeier, K. Eike, S. Bicksler, D. Blobaum, Director Mr. Anderson. ROW 2: A. Potts, L. Hunsaker, C. Hagemann, C. Rowland, B. Myers, J. Moore, T. Lepart, L. Voegeli, P. Johnson, K. Hammond, G. Capes, D. Zellers. ROW 3: M. Moore, K. Neslund, K. Lomax, R. McNamee, P. Kretsinger, S. Barber, L. Borneman, B. Boomgarden, V. Cornelius, L. Van Brocklin, K. Mon, G. Zipse. ROW 4: P. McNamee, N. Haas, B. King, V. Martin, D. Leerhoff, D. Gallup, C. Myers, P. Anderson, M. Wilson, T. Miller, S. Gallup, L. Kapperman. ROW 5: D. Motter, J. Snyder, J. Munhollen, V. Bell, B. Roush, K. Cederholm, C. Nutt, S. Long, P. Cross, B. Mot- ter, M. Lindquist, D. Dilbeck. BACK ROW: M. McNamee, K. Motter, K. Nelson, J. Adkins, J. Penn, D. Nutt, A. Myers, L. Kuntzelman, T. Leisson, R. Williams, J. Leisson, B. Miller, E. Barney, J. Potts. The Leaf River High School Chorus consisted of 76 members this year. The group, directed by Sid Anderson, performed at both the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Chorus also participated in the Conference Music Festival held at Rockford Lutheran on February 11th. Not only did the mixed Chorus perform at the ISHA Music Contest, at Highland in Freeport on April 19th, but also the Boys and Girls Choruses. At both the concerts and contests the group proved the great quality of the Leaf River Music Department. 66 Chorus FRONT ROW L. TOR.: P. Anderson, C. Hagemann, P. McNamee. ROW 2: D. Grove, B. Myers, S. Hartje, K. Nes- lund, N. Haas, V. Bell, V. Cornelius, D. Blobaum, J. Adkins, B. Roush, B. Miller, D. Bolen, Director Mr. Anderson, M. Borneman. ROW 3: A. Gremba, G. Capes, K. Neslund, J. Moore, L. Borneman, G. Smith, D. Gallup, S. Long, J. Munhollen, L. Hunsaker, P. Cross, D. Nutt, D. Zellers, E. Knodle. ROW 4: L. Roush, B. Myers, L. Van Brocklin, T. Burkhart, L. Voegeli, S. Allen, K. Cederholm, A. Myers, L. Kuntzelman, D. Motter, K. Hammond, J. Mitchell, B. King. ROW 5: R. Pilcher, K. Lomax, C. Rowland, V. Martin, M. McNamee, S. Barber, A. Potts, P. Kretsinger, L. Rinedollar, K. Motter, C. Burkhart, P. Kretsinger, E. Barney, V. Borneman. ROW 6: K. Eike, B. Kielsmeier, C. My- ers, J. Boomgarden, C. Nutt, J. Penn, V. Gremba, T. Lepart, K. Munhollen, P. Johnson, S. Bicksler, S. Gallup, G. Thompson, W. Knodle, P. Cross. ROW 7: D. Leerhoff, M. Wilson, S. Bloomingdale, B. Boomgarden, B. Motter, M. Lindquist, C. King, L. Kapperman, V. Mayberry, G. Zipse, L. Stark, K. Mon, T. Miller, K. Nelson, R. Williams, P. Johnson. Marching Band Flag Girls AT RIGHT: FRONT L. TO R.: Robin Pilcher, Cindy King, Lori Stark, Pam Johnson. LEFT SIDE, FRONT TO BACK: Anita Grem Gremba, Debbie Grove, Kim Eike, Liz Roush, Very Mayberry, Diana Leerhoff. RIGHT SIDE, FRONT TO BACK: Bonnie King, Pam Cross, Val Borneman, Emily Knodle, Mary Jo Borneman. The addition of Flag girls with the Marching Band has pro- vided more color and excitement for the audience as they par- ticipate with the band in many routines. They do a great job. Concert FRONT ROW L. TO R.: P. Anderson, V. Bell, A. Myers, K. Cederholm. ROW 2: L. Kuntzelman, B. Myers, N. Haas, C. Rowland, P. Kretsinger, V. Martin. ROW 3: S. Allen, D. Motter, K. Hammond, J. Mitchell, L. Van Brocklin, T. Burkhart, V. Cornelius, L. Voegeli, L. Rinedollar, M. Borneman. ROW 4: W. Knodle, R. Willi- ams, K. Nelson, T. Miller, K. Mon, G. Zipse, L. Kapperman. STANDING, BACK ROW: G. Capes, S. Hartje, B. Myers, B. Miller, D. Bolen, D. Nutt, K. Neslund, P. Cross, Mr. Anderson, Director. The Leaf River High School Band had an exceptionally busy schedule this year. The band performed at home football and basket- ball games and at the annual Christmas and Spring concerts. The band also participated in the Conference Music Festival, the North- ern Illinois Homecoming Parade, the Mt. Morris 4th of July parade, the Stillman Valley Fall Festival Parade, the Rockford Labor Day parade and the ISHA Music Contest at Highland in Freeport. The biggest event of the year however, was the trip to Six Flags where the band made a good showing in their concert band class on May 8, 9, and 10th. All in all the band with its 74 members, directed by Sid Anderson, lived up to the Leaf River Music tradition. 68 Concert Band FRONT ROW L. TO R.: G. Smith, K. Neslund, D. Gallup, S. Long. ROW 2: C. Hagemann, P. Kretsinger, J. Moore, L. Hunsaker, J. Munhollen, L. Borneman, B. Roush. ROW 3: C. Burkhart, E. Barney, K. Motter, D. Blo- baum, A. Potts, M. McNamee, S. Barber, J. Boomgarden, P. McNamee, C. Nutt, J. Penn, K. Lomax. ROW 4: M. Lindquist, B. Motter, S. Bloomingdale, B. Boomgarden, D. Zellers, M. Wilson, G. Thompson, T. Lepart, B. Kielsmeier, K. Munhollen, P. Johnson, C. Myers, S. Bicksler, S. Gallup, V. Gremba. Concert Band 69 70 Snaps CLASSES President Rick Williams Treasurer Barb Roush Carl Beyer Junior Vice-President Peg Cross Pat Anderson Diana Blobaum 72 Juniors Kim Burkhart Secretary Julie Penn Sandy Bloomingdale Linda Bomeman Class Of Laura Livingston Jay Leisson Linda Mailand t, 4 Vickie Martin Penny McNamee Juniors 73 “1976” Brad Miller Julie Munhollen Eric Nelson Charles Voegeli Cathy Miller Anne Myers Diane Nutt Nancy Wagner Bobbi Myers Chris Rowland Bob Welch Not Pictured: Ron Engle Mike Welch 74 Juniors President Terry Miller Treasurer Lisa Hunsaker Dennis Ballard Sophomore Sherry Allen Karen Asche Sheila Barber Eugene Barney Sue Bicksler Darrell Borgmann David Bolen Sonny Bryant Sophomores 75 Class Of Howard Burgett Dan Dilbeck Cindy Burkhart Kathy Dixon Roger Gallup Pam Johnson Victor Gremba Ron Jones Joe Hammond Cathy Ledbetter Steve Gallup Sophomores Ken Lingbeck Mike Lindquist Marta McNamee Bill Motter Kathy Neslund Wayne Seymour 4 4 1977” Lorrie Moore Mary Moore Cindy Myers Dave Nelson Bill Tillou Rick Roop Bill Toannon Kathy Welch Mike Wilson Sophomores 77 Freshman President Jack Potts I� Julie Adkins Tina Bral Val Cornelius Kelly Hammond Vice-President Bonnie King Scott Bicksler Secretary Cindy King Greg Borgmann Tracy Burkhart Gary Capes Kim Eike Sally Gaston Steve Hartje Ed Hillman Treasurer Glenn Thompson Mary Jo Borne man Mike Clapper Steve Hose Henry Huenefeld Larry Kappermann Wes Knodle Dawn Motter Class Of Franklin Humphery John Hundertmark Betty Kielsmeier Donna Ledbetter Kevin Klapp Tammy Lepart Kathy Motter Karen Munhollen Peg Johnson s Alvin Klentz Vera Mayberry 4 June Moore Kelly Munhollen “1978” Sue Peppers Angela Potts Sheila Ray Alan Routt Lori Stark Rod Swanson Lorn a Van Brocklin Lila Voegeli Bob Wagner Carl Ward Jim Wiles Randy Wilson Karen Nelson • • • Lucia Rinedollar Doug Turner Gaylen Zipse ADVEETISI CHUCK and JOAN SNYDER TOWN COUNTRY HARDWARE BILL JIM'S SUNOCO Leaf River, Illinois Phone 738-2791 “Service by Pros” German Valley, III. 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PLEASE patronize our advertisers. They backed us. Let’s us back them. 88 Advertisements Student Index FRESHMEN Adkins, Julie 49,52, 58,63,66,67, 78. Bicksler, Scott 42,47,61,63. Borgmann, Greg 45,78. Borneman, Mary Jo 59,60,66,67,68,78. Bral, Tina 78. Burkhart, Tracy 59,63,67,68,78. Capes, Gary 42,66,67,68,78. Clapper, Mike 78. Cornelius, Val 49, 52, 58, 59,63,66,67,68, 78. Eike, Kim 59,60, 66,67, 78. Gaston, Sally 78. Gerber, Jerry 48. Green, Russ 42,49,78. Hammond, Kelly 58,59,66,67,68,78. Hartje, Steve 42,45,67, 68, 78. Hillman, Ed 48, 78. Hose, Steve 42,48, 78. Huenefeld, Henry 48,79. Humphrey, Franklin 79. Hundertmark, John 79. Johnson, Peggy 59,66,67,69,79. Kappenman, Larry 61,66,67,68, 79. Kielsmeier, Betty 59,60,63,66,67,69,79. King, Bonnie 58, 59,63,66,67, 78. King, Cindy 12,15,59,61,67,78. Klapp, Kevin 40, 45,47,48,63,79. KLentz, Alvin 48,61,79. Knodle, Wes 42,45, 67,68,79. Ledbetter, Donna 63,79. Lepart, Tammy 59,60,63,66,67,69, 79. Mayberry, Vera 63,67,79. Miller, Steve 40. Mitchell, Jon 67,68,79. Mon, Kevin 48,61,66,67,68,79. Moore, Ernie 79. Moore, June 58,59,60,63,66,67,69,79. Motter, Dawn 49, 50, 51,58, 59,63,66,67,68, 79. Motter, Kathy 49, 50, 51,58, 59,66,67,69,79. Munhollen, Karen 57, 59,61,63,67,69, 79. Munhollen, Kelly 45, 61,63, 79. McIntyre, Randy 80. McLoud, Vern 63,80. Myers, Brent 42,62,67,68, 80. Nelson, Karen 49, 50, 51,58,59,63,66,67,68,80. Peppers, Susie 80. Potts, Angela 58, 59, 66,67,69,80. Potts, Jack 42,45,47,48,49, 57, 62,66,78. Ray, Sheila 63,80. Rinedollar, Lucia 63,67,68,80. Routt, Alan 48,80. Stark, Lori 57, 61,63, 67, 80. Swanson, Rod 80. Thompson, Glen 48,67,69,78. Turner, Doug 80 Van Brocklin, Lorna 59,66,67,68,80. Voegeli, Lila 59,63,66,67,68,80. Wagner, Janet 62,80. Wagner, Bob 12,15,42,45,47,48,57,80. Ward, Carl 80. Wiles, Jim 45,61,80. Wilson, Randy 48, 80. Zipse, Gaylen 48,61,66,67,68,80. SOPHOMORES Allen, Sherry 59,60,63,67,68,75. Asche, Karen 75. Ballard, Dennis 42,49,61,75. Barber, Sheila 12, 15, 57, 58, 59,63,66, 67,69, 75. Barney, Eugene 42,45,49,66,67,69,75. Bicksler, Sue 59,67,69,75. Borgmann, Darrell 47,48, 75. Bolen, Dave 67,68, 75. Bryant, Sonny 42,48, 61,75. Burgett, Howard 42,63,76. Burkhart, Cindy 59,60,63,67,69, 76. Cornelius, Steve 40,45, 56, 76. Dilbeck, Dan 16,66,76. Dixon, Kathy 76. Gallup, Roger 76. Gallup, Steve 66,67, 69, 76. Gremba, Victor 45,48,67,69, 76. Haas, Nikki 49,52,58,59,63,66,67,68,75. Hammond, Joe 76. Hunsaker, Lisa 58, 59,62,63,66,67,69, 75. Johnson, Pam 59, 66,67, 76. Jones, Ron 42, 76. Kretsinger, Peg 49,50, 51,57, 58, 59,60,62,60,67,68, 75. Ledbetter, Cathy 60,63, 76. Lingbeck, Ken 61,76. Lindquist, Mike 66,67,69,76. McNamee, Marta 49, 50, 51, 58, 59, 62, 63, 66, 6 , 69, 77. Miller, Terry 40, 45,48, 49, 56, 57, 61, 66,67, 68, 75. Moore, Lorrie 77. Moore, Mary 58,59,63, 66, 77. Motter, Bill 48,66,67,69,77. Myers, Cindy 66,67,69, 77. Nelson, Dave 40,45,77. Neslund, Kathy 49,52,58,59,62,63,67,68,77. Ranz, Reiman 77. Roop, Rick 12,15,40,45,47,48, 56,77. Seymour, Wayne 77. Tillou, Bill 40,47, 56,77. Toannon, Bill 16,17,47,48,40,49, 56,57, 77. Welch, Kathy 77 Wilson, Mike 16,40,45,47,56,62,66,67,69,77. Student Index 89 JUNIORS Anderson, Pat 49,52,58,59,60,66,67,68,72, Barber, Tom 16,40,43,47, 56,61,72. Beyer, Carl 61,72. Blobaum, Diana 17,52,58,59,62,66,67,69,72. Bloomingdale, Sandy 59,60,66,67,69,72. Borgmann, Joanne 72. Boomgarden, Barb 60,66,67,69, 72. Borneman, Linda 59,63,66,67,69,72. Burkiiart, Kim 16,40,43,47,56,61,72. Cross, Peg 58,62,66,67,68,72. Genandt, Gerry 73. Green, Glenda 58,73. Hagemann, Chris 49,52, 58,59,60,62,66,67,69, 73. Hammond, Robin 59, 73. Kretsinger, Pam 16,49,50,51,58,59,60,62,63,67,69, Green, Roberta 33, 58. Hose, Crystal 27, 29, 33, 59. Ingram, Debbie 17,27,33. Leerhoff, Diana 17,27,29,34,58,59,62,66,67. Leisson, Tim 12,13,14,17,27,29,34,40,41,43,47,49, 57,66. ' ’ Lancaster, Lynn 27, 34,57. Lomax, Kim 12,14,17,27,29,34,59,66,67,69. Long, Sharon 27,29,34,49,50,51,58,59,60,66,67,69. Lower, Rich 12, 14,27,34,43,61. McNamee, Rhonda 17, 27, 29, 34, 59,66. Meinheit, Dorothy 27,35,66. Mulford, Mark 27,29,35,40,51,61. Myers, John 27,35,61. Neslund, Kim 12,13,14,17,27,29,35,58,59,60,62, 66,67,69. Kuntzclman, Lila 17,49,50,51,58,59,66,67,68,73. Leisson, Jay 40, 43,47,48,49,56,61,62,66, 73. Livingston, Laura 59, 60, 73. Lynch, Cindy 59, 60,73. Mailand, Linda 59,60,63, 73. Martin, Vickie 49, 50, 51,58, 59,60,63,66,67,68,73. Mayberry, Cathy 73. McNamee, Penny 16,49,52,58,59,60,63,66,67,69, Miller, Brad 12,15,16,40,41,43,47,48,49,56,57,61, 62,66,67,68,74. ’ ' ’ Miller, Cathy 74. Miller, Tom 43,49,74. Munhollen, Julie 59,60,62,66,67,69,74. Myers, Anne 57,59,66,67,68,74. Myers, Bobbi 59,62,66,67,68, 74. Nelson, Eric 16,40,43,45,61,74. Nutt, Diane 59,60,66,67,68,74. Penn, Julie 59,66,67,69,72. Roush, Barb 12,15,17,49,52,57,58,59,66,67,69,72. Rowland, Chris 16,59,60,62,66,67,68,74. Wagner, Nancy 59,74. Voegeli, Charlie 61,74. Welch, Bob 40,74. Williams, Rick 16,43,49,57,61,66,67,68,72. Nutt’ Cathy 17,_27, 29,35, 58, 59,66,67,69. Oelrich, Joan 27, 35. Pair, Hope 27,35,59,60,66. Pool, Marie 27. Schelling, Ron 12,14,17,27,29,36,40,41,49,61. Smith, Gaylene 27,29,36,59,60,66,67,69. Smith, Lillian 27,36. Snyder, Jean 27,36,49,50,51,58,59,60,63,66. Spittler, Terry 27,36. Steen, John 27,36,61. Turner, Sandy 27, 36,59,60, 63. Wehmeyer, Holly 27,29. Zellers, Danny 17,27,29,36,40,41,43,49,62,66,67, 69. SENIORS Bell, Vicki 27,29,32,49,52,58,59,60,62,66,67,68. Bicknese, Linda 12,14,27,32. Boomgarden, Judy 27,32,60,62,63,66,67,69. Borgmann, Bill 27, 32. Borgmann, Bob 27,32. Cederholm, Kris 17,27,32,57,58,59,60,62,66,67,68. Elliott, Luanne 17,27,33,58,60,63. Gallup, Debra 17 27,29,33,58,59,60,66,67,69. Gaston, Susan 27,33,60,62. 0 Student Index Guess Who? 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