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

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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

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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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Kenny Frye was the elementary school principal. He says he loves little kids. Kenny has three secretaries. They are Patty Ledgerwood, Brenda Walton, and Shirley Brock. Rick Anderson is the caretaker of the grounds. We could see him working on the ball diamond. We had been on the run all day so we decided on a little recreation. That night, we headed out towards the bowling alley only to discover Calument II stood where it once did. It was supervised by Jim Medina and Donna Parsons. Janet Felton and Rita Strick- land were at the door and Jokay Harkness ran the purple light. Inside we met Norma Craig, who is now a prominent member of the Moose Lodge, and Major Gary Byrd who was just back from Viet Nam. Gary was the best pilot the Viet Cong had and he shot down more American aircraft than any other American pilot. John Lagle and Susie Perkins were waltzing on Calument ll's dance floor. They seemed to be getting along quite well. Ken- ny (Lyle) Olsen is the Calument's bouncer. While we were there, Ronnie Richardson and Patsy Gregory told us about their lumber company. About nine o'clock, we left and went back to the pool hall. Tommy (Cow) Davis, the new owner of the Marathon gas station, was there playing nine ball with the King. Boy, some of those things Jerry said! It seemed Tom was just a little bit sloppy. That night we stayed at the Abner, run by Sandy Holman. Her staff of personnel in- cluded Rod Cochran, Theresa Vollmer, and Alan Nonte. Next morning we called a cab. One picked us up after we waited about an hour. The driver of this old green taxi was Kenny Parsons. He told us Alma Hanger was an accom- plished foot doctor (Podiatrist?), and Neal Williams was a sound expert for CBS. Neal 27