Loogootee High School - Black Gold Yearbook (Loogootee, IN)

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 Ae prophecy Upon arriving home after being Uncle Sam's guest for ten years, we decided to look up our old classmates. We were certainly glad to leave Viet Nam because it became quite tiresome pulling rickshaws filled to the brim with ammunition. However, we will certain- ly miss Ann Hall's daily propaganda broadcast. She always liked to sound off so the Viet- Cong gave her the chance. A local tavern with the name Doc's hanging over it, drew our attention. Inside we were surprised to see that Bob Chattin was the bartender. He said he took the job because it gives him a sense of security. Another former member of the class of 67 , Jerry Rich- ardson, better known as the King , was also doing extremely well in business. He was now the proprietor of the local billiard club. Charlie Cox was in the back room playing cards with his best friend. He certainly got mad when some smart-aleck seniors looked at his friend and yelled Peephouse. In other business spots around town were a few other members of our class. Jim Huebner was the local barber. He said he owed his success to a new hair tonic he had developed. Strangely enough it had the scent of corn liquor. Diann Inman and Bertina Houghland own and operate the local beauty parlor. Sheryl I Michaels and Vicki Padgett are two of their most reliable customers. Before we left the parlor, the doorbell rang. To our surprise it was Brenda Divine and Jennifer Hedrick. They greeted us with Avon calling. It was close to twelve o'clock and we were starving. Before we could eat, we had to stop by the post office and get a money order. Jana Hughes was the new postmistress. She always was crazy about males — er that is — mails. Elaine Allen was arguing with Jeanette Decker about which branch of service was better, the marines or the navy. Jim Hovis, who is now a staff sergeant in the army, just stood there listening. 25

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I, Susie Perkins, bequeath my ability to go with one guy for a long period of time to Becky LaMar. I, Carla Reinhart, bequeath my ability to play ratchett, bells and timpani to Cindy Arvin who really enjoys it. I, Jerry Richardson, bequeath my ability to play basketball to Cecil Truelove, and my ability to play pool to Charlie Butcher. I, Ronnie Richardson, bequeath my tube of chapstick to Jim Nigg. I, Gilbert Souerdyke, bequeath my 45-inch chest to Jim Reinhart. I, Rita Strickland, bequeath my ability to get engaged to Miss Hopkins. I, Norman Survance, bequeath my ability to have parties at Portersville rather than the Rustic on Saturday nights to Terry Truelove. I, Diane Sutton, bequeath my Sunshine personality to Gomer Nonte. I, Donna Sutton, bequeath my ability to play Cupid to one of the juniors. They need one! I, Nona Sutton, bequeath my ability to ride a Honda to Mr. Nonte. I, Theresa Vollmer, bequeath my ice pick to Joe Dee. I, Vicki Waggner, bequeath Jim Medina to anyone that likes to take karate lessons. I, Brenda Walton, bequeath my ability to put my name on the PSAT test to anyone with the name AAAAAAAAAA. I, Neal Williams, bequeath my pair of barber scissors to Greg Bough. I, Brad Williamson, bequeath my long hair to Davey Jones of the Monkees. 24

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We got our money order and then drove on down to the Diamond to eat. We were a- mazed to find it was now called Boughs Luncheon. Inside was Charma Myers, who is still the boss, and Steve Bough, who was washing dishes. We noticed two farmers eating next to us. They were Chris Murphy and Gilbert Sourdyke. We asked about their farms, but it seems Gil has his land all in a soil bank. When Darlene Padgett stopped by our table to say hello, she told us that Norman Sur- vance and Brad Williamson were married. It seems they both had met nice, quiet girls, and were now the fathers of forty-five wonderful children each. We finished our meal and decided to visit L. H. S. before classes were dismissed for the day. Our eyes bugged out when we beheld a brand new fifty-million dollar high school. Steve Brett and Carla Reinheart spotted us and came over to say hello. Carla teaches English, and is also the cheer block sponsor. Steve is the Lion's new coach and although it is still a young season, he seems to have the makings of a fine team. It did seem strange to us though, that Mr. Butcher wasn't coaching anymore, Steve and Carla told us Mr. Butcher went batty when he learned a new gym wasn't included in the new school's blue- prints. Loogootee High School also has a new speech teacher. Dale McKibben replaced Mr. Jones when he retired to draw his social security. Joan Rosebraugh, who likes to argue with her students, is teaching government. The three Sutton girls are responsible for pre- paring meals for hungry students. They buy their fresh fruit from Vicki Wagoner's peach farm. 26