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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1986 volume:

LEAF RIVER HIGH SCHOOL LEAF RIVER, ILLINOIS HOMECOMING This year's homecoming was a new experience for Leaf River students. It was held during the week of the first home basketball game against Miiledgeville. The week was filled with many activities and contests to choose a class with the most spirit. Dress-up days included a 50's Day . Pajama Day, an Opposite Dress Day Preppy Day, an Inside-out, Backwards Day Hat and Shades Day, a Christmas character Day Nerd Day and a Blue and White Day. Winners of the contests were: Pancake Races - Seniors. Egg Toss - Seniors, Singing Contest - Seniors, Tug-of-war - Seniors, Spirit Chain - Juniors and Hall decorations - Juniors. A powderpuff basketball game was held between the Varsity and Frosh-Soph girls with the Frosh-Soph winning 9-2. Overall the Seniors won the Spirit Week as they had done for the previous two years. The theme of the Homecoming dance was Welcome to Paradise, and music was provided by R.J.'s Dynamic Sounds. The Homecoming Court included Freshmen Jami Cook and Brian Myers, Sophomores Carrie Cook and George Boomgarden, Juniors Kim Wells and Bob Betz and Seniors Shelly Kurtenbach. Mic Badertscher, Marcia Sattgast, Jeff Sundberg, and Queen Jodi Engbert and King Mike Carr. 1984-85 King and Queen Ray Smith and Stepnanie Bicksler crowned the new royalty and Crownbearers were Brian Schelling and Karen Lindquist. 2 Homecoming Clockwise at top: Varsity cheerleaders Gary Knaub, Jamie Bicksler, Eric Badertscher and some unknowns perform a pyramid (?) at the powderpuff basketball game. Tanya Zellers scores 2 points for the winning Frosh-Soph while Seniors Robin Fager, Jodi Engbert and Mary Bicksler wait for the rebound. Frosh-Soph cheerleaders Tim Freeze and David Bryant take a break on the sidelines. Jill Swanson attempts another score for her team. Freshmen sing their hearts out (?) at singing contest with their rendition of the school song. Homecoming 3 Clockwise at top-Seniors defeat Juniors in finals of the tug-of-war. Varsity cheerleaders Marcia Sattgast and Janet Maxwell presented the basketball players with a special cake the day of the Homecoming game. Cheerleaders lead sideline cheers at pep session. Juniors nominated for Homecoming attendents were Kim Wells, Vickie Smith and Jennie Rager and Bob Betz, Tim Groom and Eric Badertscher. On favorite Christmas character day Lisa McKinley came as an elf, Pam Myers as a Christmas present and Mike Carr as jolly old Nick himself. 4 Homecoming Clockwise at top-On Opposite Dress day sophomores Dean Tucker, Nick Wells and Scott Zittle looked quite attractive in their outfits. Senior girls Robin Fager, Deb Smith, Mary Bicksler, Donna Tucker, Marcia Sattgast and Shelly Kurtenbach dressed as guys on Opposite Dress day. The Juniors won the hall decorating contest with their rainbow and slightly damaged missle. Seniors Shelly Kurtenbach, Deb Smith, Nickie Hollaway, Mic Badertscher (and friend) and Mary Bicksler look comfortable in their pajamas. An elf and a raindeer (Lisa McKinley and Steve Harris) were present on Christmas character day. Homecoming 5 FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 Tobi Branscomb President Student Council Cathy Harris Vice President Joe Schelling ■Secretary Todd Branscomb Treasurer Jean Campbell Student Council Tom Craven Student Council Brian Myers Student Council Jami Cook Mike Engbert Tim Freeze Connie Gasmund FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 Freshmen 7 :RESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 :RESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 FRESHMEN '89 8 Freshmen SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 Pam Myers President Student Council Jill Swanson Vice President Carrie Cook Secretary Student Council Debra Poggioli Treasurer Kelli Rummell Student Council Steve Stukenberg Student Council Chris Baxter Jenny Blatter George Boomgarden Decorated sophomore lockers. Kathy Boomgarden Jess Bull SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE 88 SOPHOM 4 SOPHOM Sophomores 9 ORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 S Joe Bull Nicki Flick Colleen Freeze Jamie Fager Kathy Garman Steve Harris Nick Heidenreich Anne Hurley Ranae Jones Melody Kappenman James Kump ORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 S 10 Sophomores OPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMC Mike Kurtenbach Charity Mattingly Tim Morris Rich Myers Mark Penn Tim Roush James Russell Lisa Schnulle David Slack Dean Tucker Dallas Turner Scott Zittle OPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMORE '88 SOPHOMC Sophomores 11 UNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIO Ed Rowland- President Student Council Bob Betz-Vice President Student Council Amy Rummel- Secretary Student Council Jim Campbell- Treasurer Student Council JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIO 12 Juniors RS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 Wendy Oelrich Chris Palmer Jennie Rager RS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 JUNIORS '87 13 Juniors 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y °6 °6 °6 °6 °6 °6 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 SENIORS Senior Autographs SENIORS Mike Carr President Student Council Jeff Sundberg Vice President Tim Craven Treasurer Jodi Engbert Student Council Seniors A Maggie Spriggs Student Council Donna Tucker Student Council Mickey Badertscher Mary Bicksler Tina Davis Debby Dye B Seniors Robin Fager Penny Garman Dean Heinze Roxanne Hicks Nickie Hollaway Gary Knaub Seniors C Shelly Kurtenbach Diane Lingbeck Debra Smith Honorae Thonn D Seniors ACTIVITIES BADERTSCHER, MIC-Football 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-1; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Jazz Band 2-4; Musical 2-4; Homecoming Attendant 1-4; Boys' State 3; Academic Bowl 3; Class VP 1; SAR 4. BICKSLER, MARY-Track 1-4; Volleyball 2-4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4. CARR, MIKE-Basketball 1-4; Football 1-3; Track 2-4; Boys' State 3; Academic Bowl 3; FFA 1-4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1- 4; Jazz Band 2-4; Annual 1-4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming King 4; Class President 4; Student Council 1- 4; Pres. 4. COOPER, TOM-Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Musical 1-3; FFA 2 3; Football 1 2; Track 1. CRAVEN, TIM-Track 3; FFA 1-4; Annual 3 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Musical 1,2,4. DAVIS, TINA-Track 1 at Freeport. DYE, DEBBY-Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Musical 4; FHA 4. ENGBERT, JODI-FFA 1-4, Reporter 3, Pres. 4; State Farmer; NHS 2-4, VP 4; Student Council 2-4, Treas. 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; Volleyball 2-4; Annual 1-4. FACER, ROBIN-Volleyball 1,3,4; Track 2; Cheerleader 3 4; Chorus 1-4; Band 1-4; Flags 1-4; Musical 2-4; FFA 1; Pineapple Princess 4. GARMAN, PENNY-Cheerleader 2; Flags 1 2; Stat 1. HICKS, ROXANNE-Student Council 1 2; Annual 1; Flags 1-4; Cheerleader 4; Chorus 4; Musical 4. HOLLAWAY, NICKIE-Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; Musical 2 . 3; Track 2 3; Volleyball 3; Cheerleader 4. KURTENBACK, SHELLY-Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Jazz Band 2- 4; Student Council 1; Academic Bowl 3; NHS 2-4; Treas. 4; Track 2; Volleyball 3 4. LINGBECK, DIANE-Band 1-4; Jazz Band 4, NHS 2-4, Sec. 4; Annual 1-4; Class Sec. 2; Academic Bowl 3 4; Basketball Stat 2-4; FFA 1-4, Rep. 4; Outstanding Section I Reporter; Dekalb Award 4; State Farmer. MAXWELL, JANET-Band 1-4; Jazz Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Cheerleader 1-4; Volleyball 1-4,‘Captain 4; Demon Club 3; Musical 1,2,4; Annual 3 4; FFA 1-4; Student Council 1; Girls' State 3; DAR 4; Class Pres. 1; Class VP 2; Class Treas. 3; Outstanding Student Award 4. MORRISON, KATHY-Byron 1 2 — Spanish Club 1 2; Library Club 2; Math contests 1 2; Haskell 3 4 — UIL contest 3; School newspaper 4; Texas Energy Science Symposium at Austin 3. SATTGAST, MARCIA-NHS 2-4; Academic Bowl 3 4, Capt. 4; Track 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Cheerleader 1-4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Musical 1,2,4; Homecoming Attendant 2 4; Illinois Science Teacher Association Award 4; Class Sec. 4; Jazz Band 1,3,4; Demon Club 1-3; Outstanding Student Award 4. SMITH, DEBRA-Volleyball 1-4; Track 2-4; Musical 3; Flags 3 4; Chorus 2-4; Demon Club 3; FHA 4. SPRIGGS, MAGGIE-Band 1-3; Chorus 2-4; Student Council 4; Track and Volleyball 1 2. SUNDBERG, JEFF-Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; Jazz Band 4; Academic Bowl 3 4; Boys' State 3; Annual 4; Student Council 3; Class Treas. 1; Class VP 4; FFA 1-4, Sentinel 4; Track 1-4; Football 1-3; Basketball 1-4. TUCKER DONNA-Volleyball 1-4; Track 1-3; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Academic Bowl 3 4; Student Council 4, VP 4; Class Sec. 3; Musical 1; Demon Club 1-3; Jazz Band 1-4; Basketball Stat 3 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Outstanding Student Award 4. Senior Activities 17 GRADUATION ( On Sunday evening June first, twenty-four seniors graduated from Leaf River High School. Those seniors receiving awards were as follows: American Legion-Janet Maxwell Mic Badertscher; Outstanding Athlete-Mic 1 Badertscher; Lions Club Sportsman-Jeff Sundberg; Lions Scholarship-Mike Carr; Highland College Award-Jodi Engbert; Grange f Awards-Tina Davis Jodi Engbert; Sousa Award-Mary Bicksler; Outstanding Musician- Janet Maxwell; Stukenberg Scholarship-Janet Maxwell; Peggy Kretsing Memorial-Jodi Engbert, Janet Maxwell Marcia Sattgast. 18 Graduation The Hills Are Alive! or at least the halls of LRHS were. Taking on an enormous task, the 32 students of Leaf River put all their energies into presenting the spectacular musical The Sound of Music. Guided by Mr. Woodson and Ms. Alvey and assisted by Mr. Gilpin, Mr. Olson, Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Nelson, these students did an excellent job in their performances. A great deal of time and effort went into the practices especially since the play involved so many cast members. A special thank you should also be given to Jill Swanson who did an excellent job as accompanist. With many beautiful and well- known songs, the audience was indeed delighted with the final outcome. Musical 21 22 SCHOOL MUSICAL Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC CAST Maria Rainer . Janet Maxwell Sister Berthe Marcia Sattgast Sister Margaretta . Tanyz Zellers Mother Abbass Sister Sophia . . Cathy Harris Capt. von Trapp . Jim Campbell Franz Mic Frederich Tom Badertscher Craven Liesl Kelli Rummel Kurt David Sattgast Louisa .. Jami Cook Marta Jennie Brigitta Julie Lindquist Badertscher Rolf Gretl . Alivia Rager Stukenberg Elsa . . Robin Fager Ursula Connie Max .. Tim Craven Gasmund Frau Schmidt . Amy Rummel Nuns and Soldiers . Melody Kappenman, Jenny Blatter, Peggy Frickson, Jean Campbell, Vickie Smith, Debra Poggioli, Tim Roush, Jamie Bicksler, Steve Harris and Mark Penn. Musical 23 TEAM MEMBERS LIVE ON RADIO This year was an exciting one for the Academic Bowl team. They participated in three competitions doing quite well, especially in the Conference tournament. The first competition was a new test for the team since it was a radio competition sponsored by WSDR in Sterling. Representing Leaf River were Donna Tucker, Diane Lingbeck and James Kump. At the Conference tourney the team was tied with Shannon at the end of regulation time for the consolation championship. Unfortunately they were defeated at the tie-breaker question. The team was also involved in the Northern Illinois tournament in Stillman Valley. Participating members of the team were Donna Tucker, Marcia Sattgast, Diane Lingbeck, Jeff Sundberg, Jim Campbell, Joe Bull, Jess Bull, James Kump, Dallas Turner, Steve Harris and Cathy Harris. Advisers were Colleen Alvey and Sheila Bolen. With many sophomores on the team it looks very promising for the future. Academic Bowl 25 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 26 Prom PROM 1986 Attired in beautiful gowns and handsome tuxedoes, the students attending the Junior- Senior Prom will indeed always have A Night to Remember. The dinner and dance were held at Maxson's Manor in a beautiful setting along the Rock River. After the buffet-style banquet. Junior class president Bob Betz welcomed the Seniors. Speaking for the Seniors Mike Carr, Senior president, thanked the Juniors. Class wills, best memories and advice to underclassmen were then read. Dancing followed, with everyone having a good time, including a certain group of faculty members. Post-prom was then held at the Oregon Bowling Center until 5 A.M. where students bowled, played video games and, of course, ate pizza after pizza after pizza. The Juniors and especially their advisor, Ms. Alvey deserve much credit for their hard work. Prom 27 28 Science Fair FAIR ANOTHER SUCCESS On the night of February 22, the high school gym was filled with science students and their projects. A total of 64 projects shown by 107 junior and senior high students were submitted to Mr. Gilpin, the judging team and the community. The projects were well developed and included topics from Nuclear Energy and Yield Comparisons of Soil to Science Computers and Bacteria studies. Best of the Fair, First A, First, Second and Third awards were given. The Best of the Fair award was given to Joe and Jess Bull with a project titled The Effects of Aerodynamics on Projectiles. This project received the highest ranking from the panel of judges. First A awards were given to Jim Campbell Paul Lindstrom for Natural Gas - The Best Gas for Consumers? ; Jill Swanson Kelli Rummel for The Effects of Microwave Radiation on the Development of Chick Embryo, ; Pam Myers for Nutrasweet: Better than the Real Thing? and Scott Grabins for Acid Rain. These projects went to Districts. Science Fair 29 EXHIBITORS 30 Science Fail STATE SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Jill Swanson and Kelli Rummel were awarded a first place rating at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Annual State Science Fair at the University of Illinois. At the state fair the girls' project- The Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Development of Chick Embryo was judged on safety, evidence of knowledge gained, validity of information and conclusions, scientific approach, thoroughness and individual work. The project itself dealt with possible results of the ozone layer of the atmosphere experienced reduction and harmful microwaves were introduced to a developing embryo. There were 1000 projects which were titled best in the state and a total of 1148 students at the state exhibit. Of these, 5% were awarded a first place rating or above. Mr. Gilpin, Science Fair project sponsor, stated, Our students competed against some of the largest schools in the state and proved the old, yet viable saying. Biggest is not always best.' They have worked very hard and deserve this award.'' Science Fair 31 STUDENT SNAPS 32 Snaps ADMINISTRATION Board members: Kathy Conerton, Elwyn Wilson, Jim Campbell, Bob Carr, Jim Stukenberg, Gary Grabins, Paul Hindstrom. Not pictured: Kevin Wilson. Superintendent-Gary Layton Assistant Superintendent-Bruce Carew 34 Administration PERSONNEL Top-L. to R.: Secretary Carol Hicks and Secretary Ardis Kump are always very busy and deserve a lot of credit for the efficient working of the school each day. Middle-L. to R.: Rose Asche, Carolyn Wagner and Shirley Neslund are the hard working ladies in the school cafteria. Bottom: Linda Buttel is both bus driver and custodian at the school. Personnel not pictured include bus drivers Bob Fry, Kenny Lovell and Joanne Badertscher and custodians Richard Nutt and Jason Kump. Also not pictured is mechanic Mo Barber. Without the hard work and dedication of these people, the school would certainly not be the same. FACULTY Pictured at the top: Ron Lessen teaches American history, world history. Constitution, sociology and junior high map skills. Middle Left: Rick Folk teaches French I and II. Middle Right: Scott Gilpin teaches biology, earth science and practical science. Bottom: Ron Lessen serving as the minister marries Dean Heinze and Roxanne Hicks in a mock wedding performed by members of the school. Jamie Bicksler and Debby Dye, the attendants, look on as does Mrs. Guenther, mother of the bride. 36 Faculty FACULTY Pictured at top: Colleen Alvey teaches Algebra I and II, Math IV, geometry, calculus and computer literacy. Middle left: Jeff Sundberg and Mike Carr work on their string art assignments in geometry class. Middle right: Loren Van Degraft teaches physics and is the guidance counselor. Bottom: Lisa Guenther teaches Typing I and II, shorthand, general business, consumer education and personal typing. Faculty 37 FACULTY Pictured at top: Terri Nelson teaches home economics, child care, family planning, computers and was this year married in November. Middle left: Carrie Cook and Ranae Jones decorate cakes in one of Mrs. Nelson's classes. Middle right: Bob Nelson teaches agriculture and shop classes and was married this year also, obviously to Mrs. Nelson. Bottom: Bob and Terri Nelson and Greg Olson not only helped with work on the musical, but also had “starring? roles as can be seen by their stage presence. 38 Faculty FACULTY Pictured at top: Brad Miller was the varsity basketball coach and is seen giving instructions to players during a game against Durand. Middle left: Mary Floski taught English I this year as well as teaching in the Junior High. Middle right: Lori Reimer teaches physical education and coaches varsity girls' volleyball and track. Bottom: The teachers were surprised with an apple for the teacher in their mailboxes on one day of National Education Week. Faculty 39 FACULTY Pictured at top: Sheila Bolen teaches English I, II, III and IV. Middle left: Linda Horne is the school librarian. Middle right: Greg Olson teaches math and Algebra I and also coaches boys' track. Bottom: Bob Fry teaches physical education and drivers training. This sophomore class is practicing infant resuscitation. 40 Faculty Snaps 42 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Leaf River FFA has finished an extremely busy and rewarding year. The second semester has seen a number of accomplishments for our Chapter and its members. In Chapter activities the past year has proven very successful. The basketball team narrowly lost the Section I Consolation Championship game to Scales Mound 28 - 27. On February 22, 1986 our meats judging team finished second in the Section I contest at Seward. FFA 43 FFA INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFUL Individual members of the Chapter have also done well this year. Diane Lingbeck and Jodi Engbert were named Illinois FFA State Farmers on February 6, 1986. Diane also received the Section I Foundation Award Forage Grain Production. Jodi received the Section I Foundation Award for Forage Crop Production. Jodi and Diane, along with Tim Craven, comprised our Farm Business Management team which placed second in the Section contest on March 3, 1986. 44 FFA LEAF RIVER FFA RECEIVES STATE AND SECTION AWARDS The Leaf River FFA received a number of state and section awards at this year's convention. They were the Section I Heritage Winner, Section I Cooperative Activities Winner, State Bronze Heritage Award, State Gold Cooperative Activities Award, Area BOAC Award, State Silver BOAC Award, Section I Bankers Plaque, State Bronze Program of Work Award, FFA Century Award, FFA Sweepstakes Award and State Superior Safety Award. FFA 45 LEAF RIVER STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had another busy year. Planning Homecoming activities was a very different activity this year since Homecoming was held during the basketball season. New events such as the powderpuff basketball game were planned, along with the usual week's activities. Other projects for the council included the canned food drive, judging the elementary pumpkin decorating contest and providing a float for the Leaf River Fall Festival. 46 Student Council Members of the student council are Seniors Mike Carr, Donna Tucker, Jodi Engbert, Maggie Spriggs; Juniors Bob Betz, Amy Rummel, Ed Rowland, Jim Campbell; Sophomores Kelli Rummel, Steve Stukenberg, Carrie Cook, Pam Myers; Freshmen Brian Myers, Tobi Branscomb, Jeannie Campbell and Tom Craven. Adviser is Ron Lessen. Student Council 47 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Leaf River National Honor Society consisted of these members: Marcia Sattgast, Donna Tucker, Diane Lingbeck, Jodi Engbert, Shelly Kurtenbach, Ed Rowland, Jim Campbell, Amy Rummel and Kim Wells. New members inducted this year were Pam Myers, Kelli Rummel, Jill Swanson, Kathy Morrison, Joe Bull, Tim Roush and James Kump. 48 NHS INITIATION HELD AT BERTOLET BUILDING New National Society officers elected for the 1986-87 year are Amy Rummel, Ed Rowland, Jim Campbell and Kim Wells. Formal initiation of new members was held on a Sunday afternoon at the Bertolet Building and was attended by many parents, faculty and guests NHS 49 From top of page: Seniors in band and chorus received their awards from Mr. Woodson at the Spring Concert. The Chorus presented selections from “Fiddler on the Roof. The Jazz Band also performed some selections at the concert. Members included Janet Maxwell, Jodi Engbert, Marcia Sattgast, Mary Bicksler, Shelly Kurtenbach, Tanya Zellers, Cathy Harris, Debby Dye, Pam Myers, Diane Lingbeck, Tim Roush, Mic Badertscher, Jim Campbell, Mike Carr, Jeff Sundbert, Donna Tucker, Steve Harris and James Kump. 50 Chorus Jazz Band ANNUAL AND FUTURE HOMEMAKERS The Leaf River Future Homemakers of America had a very successful year. In October we attended the Fall Rally at Warren High School. All members attended various workshops in fashion and modeling. We took a tour of Freeport Memorial Hospital in February. The Clothing Construction Classes made tiny infant stocking caps for the newborns at the hospital. One of our money-making projects was selling Argus posters. Only six FHA members sold posters and we sold 157 of them! The last event of the FHA year was the Mother Daughter Banquet that was held at the Holiday Inn in Freeport. Everyone enjoyed a sumptious meal of Swiss Steak with Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Awards were passed out and those individuals who helped throughout the year were honored. FHA Annual 51 Marching Band Flag Corps 0L« 8f � 'V I S l 1 I ! Members of this years flag corps included Penny Garman, Vickie Smith, Debbie Smith, Kathy Garman, Carrie Cook and Roxanne Hicks. The girls always provide a very colorful precision to the band. 52 Band Flags LEAF RIVER MARCHING BAND Drum Majorette for the marching band this year was Ranae Jones. Members playing the flute were Connie Gasmund, Debby Dye, Cathy Harris and Holly Sterkowicz. Those playing the clarinet were Lisa McKinley, Charity Mattingly, Debra Poggioli, Nickie Hollaway, Pam Myers, Jean Campbell, Melody Kappenman and Jenny Blatter. Band S3 54 Band Members of the cornet trumpet section in the band were Kim Wells, Dean Tucker, Dean Tucker, Tom Craven, Kelli Rummel, Mike Carr, Jim Campbell, Tim Roush, Eric Badertscher and Mike Engbert. Students playing saxophone were Janet Maxwell, Jess Bull, Shelly Kurtenbach, Tanya Zellers, Jodi Engbert and Marcia Sattgast. Members of the trombone and bass sections of the band were Donna Tucker, Steve Harris, James Kump, Luther Groen, Joe Bull, Mic Badertscher, Jeff Sundberg, Steve Stukenberg and Joel Lawrence. Band members in the percussion were Jill Swanson, Tim Craven, George Boomgarden, Jami Cook, Paul Lindstrom, Peggy Frickson, Ranae Jones and Diane Lingbeck. Band 55 SPORTS SNAPS 56 Snaps ATHLETICS 58 Snaps TEAM POSTS FIRST VICTORY The Leaf River High School soccer team had a brighter season this year when they posted their first victory against a team from Family Christian 7-1. Team members included Mark Penn, Dean Tucker, Nicki Flick, Joe Bull, Nick Heidenreich, Steve Stukenberg, James Russell, James Kump (who played goalie), Bob Betz, Paul Lindstrom and Jess Bull. The team was coached by Paul Woodson. The following players received awards at the Sports Banquet: Bob Betz - Mr. Hustle; Bob Betz - Most Improved Player; Tim Groom - Most Valuable Player; Tim was also the captain this year and scored 6 goals; and James Kump was recognized with his 150 saves as goalie. Soccer 59 60 Volleyball VOLLEYBALL Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball teams had seasons filled with ups and downs. Early in the season both teams changed from the basic 4-2 offense to a 5 - 1. This made Donna Tucker and Kelli Rummel the main setters on their respective teams. One of the high points of the Varsity season was winning the consolation trophy at the Leaf River tournament. Janet Maxwell and Jodi Engbert were Varsity Co-Captains. Jodi was voted the teams' most valuable player and Deb Smith the most improved. Jill Swanson was selected to the 2nd team all-conference and Jodi Engbert was named honorable mention. The Varsity finished was a conference record of 5 - 9 and an overall record of 9 - 15. The Junior Varsity Captains were Kelli Rummel and Pam Myers. They finished with a conference record of 4 - 10 and an overall record of 5 - 12. Leaf River proudly salutes the senior Volleyball players and looks to the J.V. team for future success. Volleyball 61 VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL Members of the Varsity basketball squad coached by Brad Miller were Eric Badertscher. Junior; Jim Campbell, Junior; Cary Knaub, Senior; Jeff Sundberg, Senior. Mike Carr, Senior; Tim Groom, Junior; Mic Badertscher, Senior; Jamie Bicksler, Junior; Bob Betz. Junior; and Paul Lindstrom, Junior. 62 Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY FROSH SOPH BASKETBALL The 1985-1986 Junior Varsity and Frosh Soph basketball season was one of hidden success. The team's won-loss column showed a 4 - 21 year, however, great strides were made by each player in individual skill, development and sportsmanship. Individual highlights were James Russel and his ability to function offensively. Tim Roush, Nick Heidenreich, Rich Myers, George Boomgarden, Steve Stukenberg, Steve Harris and Mark Penn all have talent that can be developed and used on the varsity level. There is also some raw talent on the freshmen level. Team members included Todd Branscomb, Tobi Branscomb, Nick Wells, Nick Heidenreich, Mike Engbert, Steve Stukenberg, Rich Myers, Steve Harris, Joe Schelling, James Russell, George Boomgarden, Tim Roush and Mark Penn. Scott Gilpen was the coach. Basketball 63 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' TRACK - FROSH SOPH Top picture: Jim Campbell is shown running a leg of the 4 x 100 relay. Middle picture: Team members include Dean Tucker, James Kump, Steve Harris, James Russell, Chris Baxter, Joe Bull, Jess Bull, Dallas Turner and Nick Heidenreich. Coach was Greg Olson. Bottom picture: Nick Heidenreich takes his leg of the relay. 64 Track The boys' varsity track team had an eventful year. At a triangular meet at Sauk Valley, against rivals Ashton and Franklin Center, the boys' team posted their first meet victory since 1981. The team accomplished the victory by placing first or second in every event. Throughout the year 3 school records were broken. Eric Badertscher broke the 400 meter run record which had stood since 1955. James Russell broke two Frosh Soph records, in the 200 meter run and in the long jump. Jeff Sundberg was named to the All- Conference track team when he placed first in the conference track meet. Tim Groom also had a good day as he placed second in the pole vault and the 300 meter low hurdles and was also named All-Conference. Tim also took part in the 4 x 100 relay team which took second at conference. Also on the 4 x 100 team were Jim Campbell, Mike Carr and Eric Badertscher. T rack 65 Members of the girls' track team were Nicki Flick, Deb Smith, Tanya Zellers, Jean Campbell, Melody Kappenman, Mary Bicksler, Marcia Sattgast and Lisa McKinley. Manager was Debra Poggioli and coach was Lori Reimer. 66 Track TRACK TEAM SEASON The 1986 girls' track team was low in quantity but higher in quality. Against teams their own size they had no trouble holding their own ground. In bigger meets they eyed individual success rather than the team's score. The 400 meter relay of Marcia Sattgast, Nicki Flick, Mary Bicksler, Lisa McKinley and alternate Jean Campbell brought home medals or ribbons nearly every time they got on the track. Both the 400 meter relay and Lisa McKinley in the long jump placed second at conference. Lisa McKinley was also high- point scorer of the team. T rack 67 PEP SPIRIT ENTHUSIASM Frosh Soph cheerleaders were Cathy Harris, Lisa McKinley, Jean Campbell, Ranae Jones, Jami Cook and Carrie Cook. Varsity cheerleaders were Marcia Sattgast, Kim Wells, Nickie Hollaway, Janet Maxwell and Roxanne Hicks. The cheerleading squads sponsored a masquerade dance for Halloween. 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