Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1971 volume:

THE 1971 ILLOHMET Volume 42 METROPOLIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Metropolis, Illinois Table Of Contents Academics.........................6 Classes..........................26 School Life......................72 Activities.......................76 Organizations...................102 Sports..........................125 Ads.............................144 Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away. Marcus Aurelius 1971 Yearbook Dedication Is This year we are very proud to dedicate the 1LLOHMKT to Miss Mary McDaniel. She has been a secretary at MCHS for twenty-one years and is regarded as the most familiar face in the office. In filling her vital position, she shows qualities such as: Modesty, capability, dedication, and humor. Her own statement, I work here because 1 like it, reveals her likable personality; the personality which won our award. Miss McDaniel beams as Connie Wiggins. Assistant Editor, hands her the dedication award. Awarded To A Lady Of Dedication Miss McDaniel assists our superintendent, Mr. Mescher, is making decisions. Seated at her desk. Miss McDaniel smiles as we ask her. Is it true that behind every successful office, there is an organized woman?” Although weary after the many administrative chores. Miss McDaniel favors the camera with a grin. 5 ADMINISTRATION Superintendent And Principal C. HAROLD MESCHER, Superintendent. School Board SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT Edward J. Hinners, Jack Hearn, Wayne Glass. Thomas Graman Jim Arm strong, Ed Nutty, and Virgil Bremer. Attendance Office Attendance Officer, Jerry Anderson, is amused as he listens to one of our student's excuses. 8 Office Staff Our three lovely secretaries, Bonnie Wedekinj Linda May, and Bobette Steele, pause from their duties. Miss Mary McDaniel, secretary to the Superintendent, is shown assist-n% Mr. Mescher. Guidance Department Mr. Anderson assists Mary Ann Leonard in choosing a career. Between changing schedules, Mr. Fick pauses with a weary grin on his face. 10 Mrs. Sanders explains curriculum changes to an underclassman. Language And Speech German students receive their monthly newspapers from their new instructor, Miss Mason. Mrs. Lassiter listens carefully as her students practice their parts 'in front of the class. 11 English Mrs. Sauerbrunn watches over a discussion, in which the students are analyzing the characters in MacBeth. Miss Sterchi listens as James Dabbs explains his ideas on Snowbou nd. 12 Department Mrs. Smith discusses returned test papers with her Freshman English students. Evidence of the pleasure which Mrs. Reed receives from teaching, shows on her smiling face. Mrs. Woods gives Bernice Bunting a clue to a tricky test question. 13 Math Department Mrs. Kufner solves a problem for her group of curious students. Mr. Bail smiles as he listens to a student's answer. Mr. Woodward finds satisfaction in breaking through to a student. 15 Science Mr. Seitzinger laughs as a student comes up with the usual freshman answer; the wrong one. Mrs. Stewart, the chemistry and physics teacher, helps Jamie Bremer weigh a flask of calcium carbonate, while other students prepare solutions from the Ca Co base. 16 Department Mr. Halstenburg proudly displays a prize crawfish to the class. Mrs. Maedeker chuckles as the Earth Science students experiment with unfamiliar equipment. Social Studies Department Mr. Durham and Marla Burklow discuss a point in an American Government class. Mr. Lingle relaxes while students get their assignments. Larry Martin calls on Mr. Modglin for help in Becky Trieglaff and Jo Anne Haley await the return Economics. of their graded test papers from Mr. Faughn. 18 Business Department Mrs. Brookshire happily adjusts a typewriter for a student. Miss Hillebrand smiles knowingly as she averages grades. Kathy Rutherman and Mrs. Martin take time out from an accounting problem. 19 Home Economics Department Mrs. Wright's face takes on a worried expression as she grades the Modern Living test papers. Students pose for a picture and entrust their casserole to the cap able hands of Miss Johnson. Music, Art Departments Art students gather around while Mrs. Holley explains some techniques of sculpture. Mrs. Holley rocks with the band as they play some rousing tunes betwee basketball games. Library Mrs. Thompson helps Gloria Proctor check out a book in the new school library. Physical Mr. Beck watches as a player sinks a basket. Education In Girl's P. E. . Miss Anderson referees a game of basketball. Special Miss Johns poses for a picture. 77 Education Mr. Webb watches over his Special Ed. class. Driver's Education A sophomore student prepares to take Mr. Quint for a drive. Mr. Koch looks confident from the progress of his students. Industrial Arts And Agriculture Mr. McQueen tries to find die answer to an electrical problem. Steve Johnson follows Mr. Niksch's instructions for welding. MCHS Staff Cafeteria Staff LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. McGill, Mrs. Roundtree. Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Palmer 25 CLASSES Class 0 1971 Marty Johnson glances up just in time to get caught by the camera. 27 Senior Class Officers President Keith Whalen, Vice-President Jamie Bremer, Secretary Linda Schmitt (not present for picture), and Treasurer Mike Moorman are looking forward to graduation. Class 0 1971 BETII ANDERSON DOUG ASHBY JUDY BAILEY MARTHA BAILEY WENDELL BAKER i ’ f JAMES BARGER RICHARD BARKSDALE DAVE BECK ANN BOREM JAMIE BREMER STAN BREMER STEVE BRENNINGMEYER 29 RONNIE BROWN RICKY BUNCH MARLA BURKLOW NANCY BURZYNSKI DEBBIE CHAMBERS PAUL CLUTTS JUANITA COLLINS JAMES COMPTON DON COPLEY SOPHFONDA CORZINE JAMES COWSERT SUSAN CRESON Class Of 30 BELINDA DAWSON 1971 MARILYN DAY JOYCE DEJ ARNETT DONNA DONALDSON BRITT DOUGLAS PEGGY DRAFFEN DAVID DULEY MARY DUMMEIER BOB DUNN DONNIE EDWARDS MARK ENGLISH RHONDA ESKRIDGE 31 JIMMY FARLEY SHIRLEY FARRIS BRAD FAUGHN MIKE FAUGHN DEVON FORT NANCY FOSS SUZANNE FRAZIER STEVE FREEMAN EVERETT FULKERSON KATHY GIFFIN BRAD GIRTMAN LOUIS GILTNER Class Of 32 DELOISE GOODMAN BARBARA GOWER JAMES GOWER LANNY GRACE LARRY GRACE DONNIE GREGORY 1971 Seniors Everett Fulkerson, Fred Jones and Mike Helton sure don’t have their minds on Minority History. MARILYN GRIMES GENE GURLEY JOANNE HALEY DEBRA HAMMACK SANDY HARRIS STEVE HARRISON MIKE HAUSMAN DAVID HEARN MIKE HELTON CONNIE HORMAN KARLENE HUNERKOCH PAUL JACOB Class Of 34 PAM JEFFERSON 1971 MAUDINA JEFFORDS IKE JENNINGS RANDY JERDON ALBERT JOHNSON CARL JOHNSON MARTY JOHNSON STEVE JOHNSON FRED JONES SCOTT JONES TREILA JONES NANCY KARBER 35 NEDA KAYLOR BRAD KENNEDY MARK KENNEDY KEVIN KINSER RANDY KNAPP MARSHA KORTE 1971 PHYLLIS KORTE CARL K REM PA SKY JOHN LAIRD JEFF LEEK MARY ANN LEONARD DENNIS LEWIS JAMES LEWIS CONNIE LIBBY CHUCK MAPLES STEVE MAY STAN McDANIEL SHARON MEDLEY 37 PAT MEDLEY STEVE MIDDLETON CAROL MILLER PAULA MILLS DIANE MIZELL MARLA MIZELL VIRGINIA MIZELL KAREN MOLLER MIKE MOORMAN BARBARA MORGAN DAVID NEALLY BARBARA OKERSON Class Oj 38 KAREN OWENS 1971 PAT PARKER DAWN PATTON CINDY PENNINGTON HANK POLLARD ROSALIE POWELL PAT QUICK TOMMY RAGAIN NICK RANDOLPH DEBBIE REINEKING SHERRY REINEKING DONNA REYNOLDS 39 CHARLES RICHARDS JIMMY RILEY LOU ANN ROGERS GREGG RUSSELL DAN RUST KATHY RUTHERMAN DON SAWYER JOAN SCHAFFER LINDA SCHMITT SONYA SCHNEIDER PAULETTE SCURLOCK VIRGINIA SHANE Class Of 40 1971 ALAN SHARP GALEN SHELTON SHARON SMITH RONNIE STALLINGS BRENT STAULCUP GALEN STEGMAN VICKIE STEVENS JANA SUMNER JOHN SWENNEY MARK TRAIL KATHY TRAVIS PATTY TRAVIS 41 BECKY TRIEGLAFF DAVID TUCKER RANDY TURNER VICKY WALTER JACKIE WEDEKING JANET WELCH DEBBIE WELLS KEITH WHALEN CINDY WHEELER MARLA WIEDEMANN CONNIE WIGGINS NELSON WILKENS Class Of 42 1971 ARNOLD WILLIAMS BOBBIE WILSON STEVE WOLFE SUE WOMACK CAROL YATES DAVID YATES JILL YOUNG TOMMY JACKSON MARY ANN DEASEL 43 Senior Mr. Faughn attempts to throw Carl Johnson and David Duley out of the gym for loitering. A typical back row of Senior boys in 3rd hour American Government. 44 Kevin Kinser and David Duley show their remarkable talents off to Butch Lewis. Debbie Wells hurriedly copies her English theme over before she has English next hour. 45 Patty Travis and Ronnie Stallings work hard to complete their assignments on the Rotary Calculators. Junior Class Officers T President Greg Mescher, Vice-President Lewis Blaylock, Secretary Cathy Mills, and Treasurer Debra Galloway are looking forward to working on the Jr. Sr. Prom. 46 Class 0 1972 William Adams Charles Allen James Allen Brian Anglin Craig Armstrong Eddie Barnes Mark Bennett Mark Benson Lewis Blaylock Donald Bunting Darrell Burnett Yvonne Cartwright Jay Castleman Richard Cissell Cathy Clark A1 Cougill Gisele Croach James Dabbs Janna Dassing Cindy Davis Mary Deasel Vicki Douglas Brenda Dunmire David Eckenbcrg Stan Eckenberg 47 Marsha Elkin Shelley Farris Jeff Faughn Sandra Fick David Finke Patsy Foreman Rhonda Foreman Rene Frasher Beth Fulkerson Debra Galloway Patty Gamblin Gary Gentry Kelly Glass Greg Glidden Jack Gower Brenda Grace Mary Katherine Grace Michelle Grace Mike Gragg Stephen Graman Jill Greer Marla Gulley Sondra Halcom Karen Hausman Priscilla Hawkins Class Of 48 1972 Mary Hayden David Heine Denise Henderson Sherry Henderson David Herring Danny Hillebrand Cynthia Horntrop Paula Howard Ronnie Huckleberry Gerald Hunerkoch John Jacob Jon Jacob Brenda Johnston Robert Jones Wayne Kelley Junior Joe Rigsby stops to chat with one of his many girl friends before class. 49 Rhonda Foreman doesn’t let anything disturb her while reading her Chemistry. Class Mike Kineman Pam Kommer Brad Kommer Marsha Korte Rodney Kotter Mike Korte Steve Krueger Stan Krueger Bill Kruse James Lamarr Stuart Lasley Kay Lassiter Linda Lauderdale Ronnie Logeman Pat Long 50 1972 Toy Morgan Debra Neely Ronnie Newbold Beth Luke ns Allen Luebshaw Joe Main Gary Mathis Leslie McColgin Regena McCormick Randy McDearmon Paul McGinnis Don McIntosh Debbie Medley Billy Melcher Greg Me sc her Debbie Meyer Cathy Mills Wally Mittendorf Juniors enjoy themselves while working hard in the concession stand at one of the many Trojans ballgames. 51 Lynn Parker Catln Penrod Ronald Peters Johnny Plunk Donald Powell Tommy Powell Mike Pratte Mona Quint Sharon Rekus Pam Riene Joe Rigsby Beverly Roberts Debra Roberts Paulette Rushing Ina Rust Jeff Faughn and Lewis Blaylock keep up the Jolly Juniors reputation. 1972 Joe Sanders Mary Severns Suzanne Shappard Paul Sharp Joni Shrum Randy Sisk Sue Smallman David Smith Wanda Smith Doris Stallings C , , 1 Robert Stanton Suzanne Steele Jan Stratemeyer Phyllis Strickland Lisa Talmage Leslie Trovillion Sandra Verbarg Karen Walter Debra Weaver Mike Wehrmeyer Lee Wells La Donna West James Wilson Susan Wood Alan Young 53 Sophomore Class Officers President Robert Mizell, Vice-President Susie Wells, Secretary Barbara Hall, and Trea surer Rachel Trieglaff think second year of high school is better than ever. Class 0 1973 Dwight Atkinson Randy Barksdale Robin Barnhill Kenneth Beard Marcy Beck Larry Beckman Rhonda Bodimer Steve Borger ] Martha Bremer Derril Bremer Jonathan Bremer Herbert Brown Trena Bunch Bernice Bunting Jeannie Bunting Dennis Burnham Sharon Burton Balonda Carl Gary Carrell Terry Carroll Deena Childers Ruthie Clark Jeff Clayton Donna Copley Dee Corzine 55 Carl Crockett Steve Cromeenes Allan Damron Anna Darnell Sheila Dawson Kathy Duncan Barbara Dunn Diane Dunn Jimmy Elam Marilyn Elkins Janet Ellerbusch Stephanie Eskridge James Estes Debra Evans Tracy Evans Carol Farmer Sherry Ferguson Pat Ferrero Jilla Fiorentini Deena Fitzpatrick David Flannagan Scott Foreman Kevin Fulkerson Jerry Gentry Chuck Girtman Class Of rJ - J 56 1973 Catlie Golightly Debra Gower Don Gower Kathy Grace James Griffey Robert Grimes Tommy Grimes Mary Guzzy Bruce Hahn Barbara Hall Beverly Harkins Pam Hawkins Ella Hayden Tanya Helmig Debra Henderson Kathy Hendrix Ramona Hendrix Patricia Henry Sheila Herring Mary Herron Earl Herron John Hess Joni Hille Mary Hinners Victor Holland Class Oj Johnny Horner June Hulsey Danny Jeffords Geraldine Jennings Beth Johns Paula Johnson Karen Jones Mark Kennedy Emily Kibler Christa Kingsley Kathy Kommer Ronald Konemann Larry Korte Ryan Krempasky John Krueter David Krueger Donnie Krueger Mark Krueger Ronald Krueger Stacey Krueger Linda Lambert Wynoka Larrison Pam Lauderdale Gary Lewis Jamie Lewis 58 1973 Patty Wolfe has no trouble finishing her Algebra test. Malinda Lewis Ronald Long Ted Luebshaw John Lynn Elaine Maddox David Martin Verla McCuicheon Merri McGinnis Debra McGuire Chris McNeill Mark McQueen Linda Medley Brad Meinders Jean Meyer Mike Miller 59 Terry Milligan Rusty Mills Robert Mize 11 Tera Montgomery Jane Moorman Keith Moorman Pat Morgan Shelia Morris Steve Ohmes Mike Oliver Sheena Orr Marilyn Owens Linda Powell Denise Proffitt Tommy Quint Class Kathy Grace looks like she is having fun sliding down one of the banisters in the gym. 60 James Rapp Sandra Rheeling Susan Rice Mark Riepe I Jerry Robinson Karen Rushing Gela Russell Janet Rutherman Brad Schneider Marsha Shepler Mark Shetler Susan Smith John Smith Bruce Staton Eunice Stevens Karla Storm Brenda Sullivan i Rhonda Sumner Randy Sumner Rosie Sweeney Jo Taylor Dennis Taylor James Taylor ' 7 LeAnne Techenbrock Debbie Thompson 61 Class Of Bobby Thompson Angie Trieglaff Rachel Trieglaff Rita Trovillion Jo Ann Tyson Caster Tyson James Vannoy Garry Verbarg Shirley Watson Suzanne Wells Carl Wells Jimmy Wiedemann Gerald Wilke Lynn Wilke ns Janet Wilson Jenny Wilson Patty Wolfe Marvin Wolfe Joan Wood Dwight Woods Ann Worthen Wayne Worley Mickey Wollard Jerry Yates 62 1973 Cathy Golightly and Scott Foreman in one of their many silly sophomore stages. Lynn Wilkens and LeAnne Techenbrock discuss the many different parts of a frog in Biology. John Krueter can't decide which books he needs for his afternoon classes. Freshman Class Officers President Bill Trieglaff, Vice-President Bette Foreman, Secretary Marla Klaus, and Treasurer Harlene Faughn find the first year of high school exciting but quite hard. 64 Class Of 1974 Kenneth Abrams Ralph Abrams James Barger Donna Barnes Rhonda Beard Jeff Beggs Frank Bennett Joyce Black Joyce Blomer Susan Bohanon Terri Bonner Charles Bradford Monte Bremer Steven Bremer David Brimm Ray Brimm Lisa Brooks Kiisti Brookshire Cynthia Brown Marilyn Buddenbaum Rhonda Buldtman Marcie Comer Joyce Coram Nicole Croach Marilyn Damron 65 66 Adrian Passing Elizabeth Davison Joan Dejarnett Alan Dolwick Debra Douglas Dorthy Douglas Jerry Downen Debra Downing Kevin Dun mire Bruce Eckcnberg Daryl Edgar Kathleen Elam Cindy Emery Carroll Eskridge Lisa Evans Ronald Farris Geneva Faughn Carmen Ferguson Diane Ferrero Susan Fick Class Oj 1974 Bette Foreman Carol Foss Cathy Foss Mary Foss Lisa Fra slier Robert Gallagher David Giltner Brenda Girtman Judy Girtman Gilbert Goodman Velda Grace Kevin Graman William Guice Cheryl Mam mack Karen Hankins Marla Harris John Heflin Mary Hempler Loren Henderson Terri Hickman Debra Holley Carol Horntrop Julie Hunt Pam Jaco Mary Jacob 67 Class Of Cathy Johnston Rebecca Jones Kevin Kelley Elton Kennedy Greg Kennedy William Kcrlcy Debra Kineman Anita Kingsley Marla Klaus Dianna Knotts Pamela Kenningsmark Patricia Kommer Shelly Korte Calvin Kotter Debra Krueger Frank Leonard Gary Lewis Sherri Lewis Penny Little Larry Logeman Harold McBride Warren McGinnis Robert McGuire Kathy Me Waters Kathy Margherio 68 1974 Paula Martin Sandra May Michael Medley Cheryl Mienders Kim Mills Joni Mittendorf Suzanne Moller Debra Neihoff Kevin Ogle Terry Okerson Debbie Oliver Susan Oliver Howard Palmer Bruce Parker Pamela Parmley Russell Parr Faith Patton Lance Penrod Robert Pergande Kathy Phillips Stephen Piper Sheila Pratte Everett Purcell Rhonda Raney Brenda Reineking 69 Deborah Reynolds Sandra Riepe Tommy Robins Larry Rocthc Ricky Rose Randal Rushing John Rust Cindy Saylor Susie Smith Darlene Stallings Mary Stanton Beth Stegman Janice Steinkamp Mary Stevens Becky Stout Susan Sullivan Katie Sutton Rachel Talmage Lisa Techenbrock Charlene Thomas William Trieglaff Cindy Travis Dana Troutman Rodney Vannoy Carolyn Verbarg Class OJ 70 1974 Dwight Vcrbarg Dwayne Wall Brian Wallace John Watson Debra Weaver Richard Weaver Hilda Webb Pauline Wedeking Robin Weeks Diane Wchrmeyer Kevin Westcrfield Susan Westerman Nancy Wetherington Timmy Whalen Rochelle Whitnel Nancy Williams Paul Williams Michael Williamson Paul Williamson Connie Wittig Rocky Yates Connie Spore Kenneth Strong Elwin Jones Greg Stamme 71 School Marsha Korte and Dave Beck enjoy the noon hour by sitting in the gym and listening to the jukebox. 72 Sophomore Jane Moorman finds something very amazing up there. Band is a big part in the lives of some students at M. C.H.S. Jean Meyer and Debby Reynolds add a little color to the halls of MCHS by decorating the bulletin board. The Many Faces Senior Jill Young makes another one of those anonymous phone calls. Richard Cissell can't seem to make up his mind if he should hit it or not. Of M.C.H.S. Many different expressions can be seen on the faces of students as they enjoy the music of the MacMurray College Band. Dave 1 learn and Carl Johnson help in the Attendance Office by collecting attendance slips. Susan Smith and Greg Mescher pause to have their picture taken for the yearbook on their way to their 4th hour class. 75 ACTIVITIES 1971 Homecoming Queen Marilyn Day Homecoming 78 Bonfires, Parades, Preparations and, Coronations. They all took place at MCI IS and were collectively called Home-coming, a Homecoming which began and ended in an atmosphere full of joy and hope for the forthcoming year. 79 Float Homecoming began with the traditional, festive Homecoming parade. In the float division, First Place was won by the Junior Class. (Right) SECOND PLACE - SENIOR FLOAT 80 Winners THIRD PLACE -SOPHOMORE CLASS Another Homecoming Victory For An unknown Trojan tackles a Wildcat. Trojans Drop Anna Wildcats The exciting football game on Homecoming night was won with strong running and accurate passing on the part of the victorious Trojans. The Trojans defeated the Anna Wildcats 59-0. The Queen s 84 Debbie Chambers and Joanne Haley prepare Queen Marilyn for her promenade. SENIOR ATTENDANTS: Deborah Chambers, Rosalie Powell, Jamie Bremer, Joanne Haley. Court (LEFT) FRESHMEN ATTENDANTS: Bette Foreman and Marcie Comer. (ABOVE) SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS: Angie Trieglaff and Cathe Go lightly. JUNIOR ATTENDANTS: Sue Smallman and Patsy Foreman. 85 Spring The first Spring Dance proved to be a success. Couples swing to the rhythmic sound of the band. 86 Dance The Rock Bottom provided the music for the Spring Dance. (Right) Caught in a romantic mood. 87 Mike Moorman pauses for a bit of refreshment. Mistletoe Ball (RIGHT) Couples dance while enjoying Christmas in the Park. The Yearbook Staff wins First place in the Christmas Door Contest. A slow dance imposes a dreamy mood upon Marty Johnson. 68 Christmas In The Park (RIGHT) Couples enjoy refreshments in the lobby at their own leisure. Couples groove to the Establishment. 1971 Gregg Mescher, Junior Class President, At the traditional Junior-Senior Banquet, Yvonne Cart- gave a short welcome address, wright gave a humorous after dinner speech. The food, catered by Stacey’s of Paducah, was enjoyed by all who attended. Keith Whalen. Senior class President, gave a welcome to all present. Prom The theme of the 1071 Prom was Rosedown Manor. The gymnasium, decorated to resemble a Southern Plantation placed everyone in a mood of celebration. Couples swing to the beat of the Kalliope. 91 One of the many decorations was a gazebo. Drama Night — An Evening An Evening with George Bernard Shaw was presented for Drama Night 1971, on April 30 and May 1. The production featured Androcles and Tile l.ion and My l air l.ady. At the beginning the play, Liza Dolittle (Leslie McColgin) finds herself surrounded by Cockney peasants. In Androcles and the Lion. Caesar (Stuart Lasley) is frightened by the lion's (Cathy Clark) sudden approach. 92 Col. Pickering (Fred Jones) and Henry Higgins (Lee Wells) inadvertently insult Liza. With George Bernard Shaw Mr. Higgins uses Liza in one of his phonetic experiments. A joyous mood is exhibited when Liza finally learns to speak correctly. The Queen of Transylvania gives Liza sings I Could Have Danced All Night, her approval of Liza. 93 Speech Winners BACK ROW: Mrs. Wright, Rene Frasher, Cathy Mills, Dianne Dunn, Lee Wells, Kay Lassiter, Brenda Dunmire, Mrs. Faughn. SECOND ROW: Mike Moorman, Vickie Douglas, Fred Jones. BOTTOM ROW: Susie Wells, Yvonne Cartwright, and Mary Guzzy. Thirty-four speech students won awards this year at nine speech tournaments, receiving nine trophies, two certificates of award, and many individual trophies and medals for speakers. Eleven individual speakers and a play were entered at the I.H.S. A. District Contest with the play and seven individual speakers advancing to Sectional, and four speakers to the State Final. Mike Moorman won fourth in extemporaneous speaking at State. Thirteen students represented the school at the New Trier Tournament of Champions with Vickie Douglas placing fourth in oratorical declamation. 94 Drama Night Preparations Speech student teacher, Mr. Dunn, assists Don McIntosh with make up. Cathy Clarke takes a few minutes before curtain time to rehearse her lines Karen Owens rehearses her lines mentally before her cue to go on. Jill Young receives last minute advice from Mrs. Lassiter. 95 Class L. Goebel Patton, Superintendent of Schools in West Frankfort, gave a memorable address. Expressions of the graduates are solemn as they march from the gymnasium. Of 1 Nancy Burzynski, class valedictorian, proudly accepts her diploma. Seniors impatiently wait for the conclusion of ceremony and the beginning of festivity. Salutatorian, Rosalie Powell, receives a congratulatory handshake from Tom Graman, president of the school board. Awards Day FRONT ROW: Janet Welch, Barbara Okerson, Joyce Dejarnett, Rosalie Powell, Jill Young, Nancy Burzynski, Debbie Wells, Janice Steinkamp, Kathy Rutherman, Nancy Foss, Carla Horstman, Patsy Foreman, Yvonne Cartwright. SECOND ROW: Mike Delay, Galen Shelton, Mike Hausman, Stanly Krueger, Marla Wiedeman, Dee Corzine, Dawn Patton, Donna Copley. Paula Mills, Bob Dunn, Jan Stratemeyer, Mark Bennett, Carl Johnson, Jr., Mark Kennedy, Mike Moorman, Dave Klaus. BUSINESS AWARDS Best Business Machines Student -Janet Welch Achievement in Secretarial Science -Marla Wiedeman Best Beginning Typist -Donna Copley HOME ECONOMICS AWARDS Betty Crocker Award -Rosalie Powell Proctor and Gamble Trophy -Barbara Okerson TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS Nancy A. Foss Karlene K. Hunerkoch Carl Johnson, Jr. Dawn M. Patton Debra A. Rein eking Alan L. Sharp Mary J. Young COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS Debra J. Hammack David H. Klaus GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIP Karen Irene Moller ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Nancy M. Burzynski James A. Compton Joyce Dejarnett Nancy A. Foss Suzanne Frazier Debra J. Hammack David L. Hearn Thomas E. Jackson Scott B. Jones Stanley M. Kennedy David Klaus Paula Mills John M. Moorman Katherine A. Rutherman Galen B. Shelton SPORTS AWARD Carl Johnson, Jr. BAND AWARDS Debbie Wells - John Philip Sousa Award Mark Bennett - Arion Award Janice Steinkamp Dee Corzine Jan Stratmeyer ALLIED CHEMICAL SCIENCE. AWARD Mike Delay 98 AGRICULTURE AWARD Mike Hausman Stanly Krueger Mr. And Miss MCHS Debbie Chambers Mike Moorman MOST ATHLETIC - Connie Horman Carl Johnson MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT - Martha Bailey Stan Bremer MOST WITTIEST -Jill Young Randy Turner Who’s MOST COURTEOUS - Mary Dee Dummeir Jimmy Compton MOST FRIENDLIEST - Jamie Bremer Steve Harrison 100 Who MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Nancy Toss Mike Delay MOST DEPENDABLE - Joan Schaffer Keith Whalen MOST TALENTED -Joyce Dejarnett Fred Jones BEST LOOKING - Rosalie Powell Ronnie Brown MOST STUDIOUS - Nancy Burzynski Mark Kennedy 101 ORGANIZATIONS Let the Sunshine In Theme for Spring Hi-Tri Conference Held Here Mrs. Stanley Taylor, a former Paris Model, relives some of her experiences for the Hi-Tri members of Southern Illinois. Beth Johns is ready for a game of tennis in her cute outfit from ROSENF1ELDS ... State Hi-Tri Officers For 1971-72 Pose With This Year’s Officers 103 Hi-Tri Sets FOURTH ROW: Jamie Lewis, Sheila Fieiring, Saundra Benjamin, Gela Russell, Geraldine Jennings, Debbie Gower, Donna Copley. Pam Lauderdale, Sandra Rheeling, Carla Storm, Rhonda Sumner, Mona Quint, Carol Farmer, Diane Dunn. THIRD ROW: Debbie Kineman. LeAnne Teckenbrock, Rhonda Bodimer, Jane Ann Moorman, Cathe Golightly, Beth Fulkerson, Marcie Beck, Cathy Mills, Devonda Corzine, Brenda Dunmire, Cindy Davis, Mary Ann Dinners. SECOND ROW: Angie Trieglaff, Kim Mills, Tera Montgomery. Emily Kibler, Marla Gulley, Patsy Foreman, Stacy Krueger, Toni Hille, Yvonne Cartwright, Leslie McColgin, Jilla Fiorentieni. FIRST ROW: Janet Rutherman, Sheila Dawson, Mary Guzzy, Susie Wells, Susan Smith. Tracy Evans, Rachael Trieglaff, Suzanne Steele, Kathy Grace, Terri Milligan, Mary Severns. THIRD ROW: Janice Steinkamp. Cheryl Hammack, Connie Wittig, Kris Brookshire, Rochelle Whitnel, Marilyn Buddenbaum. Rhonda Buldtman, Robin Weeks, Beth Stegman, Kathy Margherio, Nancy Wetherington, Carol Horntrop, Debbie Krueger, Lyn Patton. SECOND ROW: Pam Koenigsmark, Lisa Teckenebrock, Joan Dejarnett, Marcie Comer, Sandy May, Pam Parmley, Shelly Korte, Becky Stout, Connie Spore, Cindy Saylor, Sherri Lewis, Suzanne Moller, Debbie Weaver. FIRST ROW: Marla Klaus, Bette Foreman, Susan Fick, Terri Bonner, Nicole Croach, Rachel Talmage, Kay Foss, Mary Sue Jacobs, Mary Stanton, Velda Grace. Sheila Pratte, Diane Ferrero. Standards For Girls THIRD ROW: Marlene Paughn, Cynthia Horntrop, Susan Wood, Cathy Penrod, Michelle Grace, Debbie Roberts, Priscilla Hawkins. SECOND ROW: Kathy McWaters, Dianne Wehrmeyer. Jill Greer. Sharon Rekus, Debra Galloway, Paulette Rushing, Lisa Talmage. PIRST ROW: Sandy Pick, Jay Castleman, Mary K. Grace, Beth Lukens. Re-gena McCormick, Beth Johns. THIRD ROW: Neda Kaylor, Karlene Hunerkoch, Nancy Karber, Karen Moller, Debbie Reineking, Cindy Wheeler, Marla Wiedemann, Joan Schaffer, Peggy Draffen, Jill Young, Jamie Bremer, Mary D. Dummier. Barbara Gower. SECOND ROW: Karen Owens, Marla Burklow, Sohfonda Corzine, Dawn Patton, Mary Ann Leonard, Sharon Medley, Marty Johnson, Sandy Harris, Marla Mizell. Nancy Poss, Kathy Travis, Mrs. Woods. PIRST ROW: Becky Trieglaff, Connie Horman, Debbie Hammack, Nancy Burzynski, Marilyn Day, Sherry Smith, Joyce Dejarnett, Debbie Chambers, Kathy Rutherman, Rosalie Powell, Joanne Haley, Paula Mills. 105 F utures Carefully Planned Through FHA FIFTH ROW: Lou Ann Rogers, Treila Jones, Trena Bunch, Marla Harris, Ramona Hendrix, Susie Smith, Debbie Douglas. FOURTH ROW: Bernice Bunting, Tanya Helmig, Cathy Foss, Debbie Downing, Rhonda Buldtman, Debbie Weaver, Debbie Reynolds. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Wright, Karen Rushing, Jeanie Bunting, Barbara Dunn, Sherry Smith, Liz Davis, Debra McGuire, Miss Johnson. SECOND ROW: Brenda Sullivan, Deena Childers, Carol Kruse, Pauline Wedeking, Kathy Hendrix, Carol Foss, Rhonda Beard, Kay Foss. FIRST ROW: Shirley Farris, Debbie Wells, Barbara Okerson, Robin Barnhill. 106 FFA Emphasizes Agricultural Training FOURTH ROW: Dan Rust, Steve Middleton, Nick Heflin, Dan McWaters, Bruce Staton, Carl Crockett, Gary Ver-barg, Brad Meinders, Rick Weaver, Larry Korte, Steve Bremer, Larry Parks. THIRD ROW: Ronnie Stallings. Gerald Wilke, Darrell Bremer, David Martin, Greg Stamme, Don Krueger, Stan Krueger, David Giltner, David Eckenberg. Steve Krueger. SECOND ROW: Ron Krueger, Raymond Wedeking, Ron Koneman, John Rust, Pat Medley, Louis Yates, Steve May, Carl Wells, Jack Laird. FIRST ROW: Jimmy Riley, Jackie Wedeking, Billy Parks, Tommy Ragain, Mike Hausman, Mr. Niksch. Many people enjoy good food at the FFA Banquet. Chris tianF h ip Members of Christian fellowship listen attentively as the president, Mike Moor man, delivers a spiritual message. Library Club STANDING: John Rust, Doris Stallings, Ann Worthen, LaDonna West, Pat Morgan, Marshall Jones, Cynthia Brown, Mrs. Thomasson. SITTING: Jill Young. 108 Thespians Demonstrate Fine Acting Ability Mrs. Lassiter proudly displays trophies won by her students at various speech tournaments. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Lassiter, Rene Frasher, Cathy Clark, Lee Wells, Jon Jacob, Don McIntosh, Debbie Meyer, Marla Mizell, Mrs. Faughn. SECOND ROW: Cathy Mills, Yvonne Cartwright. FIRST ROW: Leslie McColgin, Fred Jones. 109 Mu Alpha Theta Explores World Of Numbers FOURTH ROW: Scott Jones, Dave Hearn, Keith Whalen, Bob Dunn. THIRD ROW: Virginia Shane, Nancy Foss, Karen Owens, Jamie Bremer, Karen Moller, Karlene Hunnerkoch, Nancy Karber, Marla Wiedemann, Sharon Medley, Mary Dee Dummier. SECOND ROW: Nancy Burzynski, Debbie Hammack, Paula Mills, Joan Schaffer. Kathy Rutherman, Patty Travis, Kathy Travis. FIRST ROW: Barbara Okerson, Marilyn Day, JoAnne Haley, Joyce Dejarnett, Debbie Chambers, Rosalie Powell, Mrs. Beardsley. no Mrs. Beardsley points out an overlooked theorem to Leslie McColgin. Science Club Offers Further Knowledge In An Interesting Field FIFTH ROW: Carla Storm, Stephen Graman. Joe Main, David Krueger, Jimmy Wiedeman, Gerald Wilke, Richard Cissell, Bob Dunn, Brian Anglin. Stanley McDaniel, Sandra Rheeling. Paula Johnson. FOURTH ROW: Sue Smallman, Mary Ann Hinners, Susan Wood. James Borum, Dawn Patton, Rhonda Bodimer, Gela Russell, Rhonda Sumner, Diane Lambert, Defonda Corzine, Carol Farmer. Mary Ann Leonard. THIRD ROW: Mark Benson, Lisa Talmage, Geraldine Jennings, Barbara Hall. Tracey Evans, Cathe Golightly, Jilla Florentine, Marcie Beck. SECOND ROW: Mr. Seitzinger, Marilyn Elkins, Paula Mills, Linda Medley, Emily Kibler, Suzanne Shappard, Janie Severns, Rachel Talmage, Susan Smith. FIRST ROW: Diane Dunn, Mike Mills, Mike Oliver, Micky Woolard, Ted Luebshaw, John Huss, Alan Luebshaw, Roger Mathis, Jerry Robinson. The Science Club, a newly- formed organization under the direction of Mr. Seitzinger, were responsible for the many interesting displays in the trophy case in the gym. They also took an educational tour of EEI. M” Club Strives For Athletic Ability And Community Service Scott Jones, Steve Wolfe, Don McIntosh, Alan Leubshaw, Mark Trail, David Duley, Greg Austin. John Jacobs, Lewis Blaylock, Wayne Kelley, Ike Jennings, Craig Armstrong, John Trail, Kelly Glass, Stan Bremer, Don Gregory, Jim Farley, Lain Krempasky, Donnie Edwards, Keith Moorman, Scott Foreman, Dave Klaus, Dave Hearn, Larry Hayes, Carl Johnson, Mr. Durham, Gary Mathis, Randy Turner, Rusty Mills, Dave Beck, Jon Jacob, Keith Whalen, Randy Sumner, A1 Cougill, Raney Mc-Dearmon, James Dabbs, Lanny Grace, Mike Helton, David Neally, Larry Grace, Joe Main, Ronnie Logeman, Brad Girtman, Mark English, James Barger, Tommy Powell, Glen Woods, Dwight Atkinson, Ronnie Brown, Don E. Sawyer. Under the leadership of Mr. Durham, the M Club sold seat cushions and collected for the Heart Fund. 112 Key Club Serves Community FOURTH ROW: Galen Shelton, Keith Whalen, Bob Dunn, Greg Austin, Kelly Glass, Stephen Graman, Jon Jacob. THIRD ROW: Dave Klaus, Stan McDaniel, Wayne Kelley, Craig Armstrong, Brad Schneider, Jerry Robinson, Louis Giltner. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lingle, Ronnie Logeman, Mark Bennett, Keith Moorman, Jerry Gentry, Mike Gragg. FIRST ROW: Joe Main. Mike Moorman, Jimmy Compton, Steve Wolfe. While waiting for a meeting to begin. Mr. Lingle and Kelly Glass enjoy their lunch. 113 Student Senate Represents Classmates Members of the Student Senate listen attentively as Jill Greer goes over plans for the Spring Dance. SECOND ROW: Mary Staton, Becky Stout, Carol Horntrop, Calvin Kotter, David Heine, Debbie Chambers, Jill Greer, Sue Smallman, Stan Eckenberg, Keith Whalen, Mr. J. Anderson, Sponsor. FIRST ROW: Karla Storm, Cathe Golightly, Jane Ann Moorman, Emily Kibler, Joyce Dejarnett, Marilyn Day, Steve Wolfe, Fred Jones. 114 Honor Society SECOND ROW: Mark Kennedy, Mike Moorman, Jamie Bremer, Mary Dee Dummier, Karlene Hunerkoch, Nancy Burzynski, Marla Wiedemann. Marty Johnson, Debbie Reineking, Kathy Rutherman, Kathy Travis, Patty Travis, Dawn Patton, Karen Moller, Neda Kaylor, Sharon Medley, JoAnne Haley, Stan McDaniel. Bob Dunn, Jimmy Compton. FIRST ROW: Nancy Karber, Nancy Foss, Mary Ann Leonard, Rosalie Powell, Paula Mills, Debbie Hammack. Sandy Harris, Joan Schaffer, Debbie Chambers, Joyce Dejarnett, Marilyn Day, Barbara Okerson. SECOND ROW: Greg Austin, Kelly Glass, Greg Mescher, Gary Mathis, Debbie Galloway, Susan Wood, Paulette Rushing, Priscilla Hawkins, Cindy Davis, Beth Fulkerson, Marsha Elkins. Jana Sumner. Vickie Douglas, Cathy Mills, Stephen Graman. Joe Main, Ronnie Logeman, Mike Gragg. FIRST ROW: Patsy Foreman, Sharon Rekus, Mary K. Grace, Marsha Korte, Suzanne Steele, Leslie McColgin, Yvonne Cartwright, Sondra Benjamin, Rene Frasher, Brenda Johnston, Patti Gamblin, Mona Quint, Suzanne Shappard. Lisa Talmage. U5 Chorus Kevin Ogle, James Cowsert, Mark Bennett, Wayne Worley, Jan Stratmeyer, Kathy Phillips, Paulette Rushing. Dee Corzine, Priscilla Hawkins, Susan Westerman, Paula Johnson, Judy Girtman, Mary Beth McGinnis, Marilyn Dameron. Band Contest Winners SECOND ROW: Lain Krempasky, Mark Bennett, Kathy Phillips, Paul Sharp, Jan Stratmeyer, Wayne Worley, Victor Holland, James Barger. FIRST ROW: Priscilla Hawkins, Susan Sullivan, Dee Corzine, Janice Steincamp, Debbe Reineking, Mary Sue Jacob, Paula Johnson. M.C.H.S. Marching Band 116 Majorettes Combine Skill And Coordination To Entertain Fans DRUM MAJORETTE HEAD MAJORETTE Rhonda Foreman Debbie Reineking MAJORETTES - SECOND ROW; Dee Corzine, Priscilla Hawkins. FIRST ROW: Susan Sullivan, Jane Severns, Janice Steincamp. Drill Team Provides Colorful Entertainment Suzanne Steele, Kris Brookshire, Carol Horntrop, Pam Kommer, Nancy Wetherington, Sherry Hammack, Elaine Maddox. Gisele Croach, Rochelle Whitnal, Melinda Lewis, Pat Kommer, Cindy Davis, Rhonda Burton, Brenda Dunmire, Pat Henry, Karen Rushing. Under the direction of Mrs. Holley, the band director, the MCHS Drill Team provided entertainment in marching skills and precision at football games, with a special Homecoming show. They also made an attractive addition to the MCHS Marching Band at many parades. 118 Pep Club Exhibits A Fine Show Of School Spirit An interest in an exciting game is reflected in the faces of Pep Club members. SIXTH ROW: Tommy Powell, Don McIntosh. Alan Luebshaw. Mark Trail, Martha Bailey, Beth Lukens. Mary K. Grace, Sue Smallman, Paul McGinnis. Wally Mittendorf, Stan Eckenberg, Jerry Gentry, Chuck Girtman, Scott Foreman, Jimmy Borem, Mark Shetler, Ted Luebshaw. FIFTH ROW: James Dabbs, Mike Helton, Chic Jerdon, Paula Johnson, Diane Lambert, Tera Montgomery, Mary Guzzy, Mary Ann Hinners, Toni Hille, Susan Smith, Jamie Lewis, Pat Ferraro. Sheila Dawson, Jonathan Bremer, Jo Taylor, Rachel Trieglaff, Beth Fulkerson, FOURTH ROW: Jon Jacob, Ike Jennings, Suzanne Frazier, Everett Fulkerson, David Neally, Don E. Sawyer, Debra McGuire, Terri Milligan, Cathe Margario, Ruth Clark, Joan Wood, Kathy Grace, Barbara Hall, Diane Dunn, Susie Wells, Emily Kibler, Janet Rutherman, Angie Trieglaff, Marilyn Elkins, Susan Wood. THIRD ROW: Fred Jones, Keith Whalen, Mark English, Kay Lassiter, Marla Gulley, Becky Trieglaff, Jo-Anne Haley, Marsha Korte, Nancy Karber, Sandy Harris, Joan Schaffer, Mary Ann Leonard, Vickie Stevens, Kathy Rutherman, Connie Wiggins, Jill Young, Randy McDearmon. SECOND ROW: Dave Hearn, Steve Wolfe, Bob Dunn, Dave Klaus, Jimmy Compton, Stan Bremer, Kris Brookshire, Sherry Hammack, Marla Klaus. Shelly Korte, Harlene Faughn, Mary Jane Hempler, Dianne Wehr-meyer, Becky Stout, Lisa Teckenbrock, Pam Koenigsmark. CHEERLEADERS: Tracy Evans, Jane Moorman, Marilyn Owens. Cathe Golightly, Rhonda Sumner, Karla Storm, Patsy Foreman, Marla Burklow, Marty Johnson, Janna Dassing, Debbie Kreuger, Bette Foreman, Mary Stanton, Debbie Kineman, Marcie Comer, Lisa Evans. 119 German Club Members THIRD ROW: David Eckenberg, Mike Williamson, David Miller, Lyn Patton, Jerry Robinson, Carol Horntrop, Pat Kommer, Nancy Wetherington, Debbie Weaver, Debbie Krueger, Harlene Faughn, Janice Steinkamp. SECOND ROW: Sharon Burton, Carmen Ferguson, Donna Copley. Kris Kingsley, Steven Piper, Lance Penrod, Cathe Golightly, Gela Russell, Debbie Kineman, Rhonda Sumner, Karla Storm, Jane Ann Moorman. FIRST ROW: Tracie Kruter, John Hess, Ted Luebshaw, Diane Ferraro, Alan Dolwick, Pam Hawkins, Linda Medley, Tera Montgomery, Kim Mills, Suzanne Moller, Sheila Pratte. Spanish Club Members FOURTH ROW: Keith Moorman, Diana Dunn, Maria Ana Dinners, Tracita Evans, Pamela Lauderdale, Debrita Henderson. THIRD ROW: Marty Wolfe, Gregorio Mescher, Marialin Elkins, Esteban Ohmes, Carol Farmer, Jilla Fiorentini, Marci Beck, Juanita Wood. Susana Wood, Dwight Atkison, Sandrita Rheeling, Jime Barger, Angela Trieglaff, Janeta Ruther-man, Jo Taylor, Lyn Wilkins, Carlita Horntrop, Pabla Johnson, FIRST ROW: Jerry Gentry, Diana Lambert, Teri Milligan, Susana Wells, Emilia Kibler, Maria Guzzy, Rachel Trieglaff, Patricia Wolfe, Beverly Harkins, Toni Hille. 120 Explore German Culture THIRD ROW: Gene Gurley, Scott Foreman, Denis Taylor, Karen Moller. Linda Schmitt, John Kreuter, Ronald Long, Victor Holland, Mark McQueen, Ike Jennings. SECOND ROW: Billy Richards, Chuck Girtman, Vicki Walters, Bobbi Wilson, Devon Fort, Cathy Clark, Barbara Hall, Gerry Jennings, Karen Jones, Jamie Lewis, Miss Mason. FIRST ROW: Susan Smith, Suzanne Steele, Sherry Fergason, Cathy Kommer, Melinda Lewis, Marsha Elkins, Dianne Wehrmeyer, Rhonda Raney, LeAnne Teckenbrock, June Hulsey, Martha Bremer. This year the club has been under the leadership of the new German teacher, Miss Sheila Mason. Candy was sold as a money-making project for the organization. On May 4 members of the club stuffed themselves with hotdogs and marshmallows at their spring weiner roast. Food and drinks mixed with fun and excitement to provide a good time for all who attended. 121 Spanish Customs And Traditions Are Studied By Los Burros' THIRD ROW: Esteban Adams, Roberto Dunn, Galiano Shelton, Staniel McDaniel. SECOND ROW: Esteban Granian, Juanita Schaffer, Judita Bailey, Maria Ana Leoanrd, Mona Quint, Sheri Henderson, Prisiliana Hawkins, Roberto Stanton. I-'IRST ROW: Rebecdacita Trieglaff, Debrita Hammack, Catalina Rutherman, Debrita Reineking. Sandrita Benjamin, Leslita McColgin, Senora Arensman. Young Journalists Publish Exciting Notes Mr. Smith, Joyce Dejarnett, Barbara Okerson, Carol Farmer, Kathy Grace. Joan De-Jarnett, Kris Brookshire, Don E. Sawyer, Mrs. Brookshire, Marilyn Day. Joyce Dejarnett, editor of The Trojan, ” carefully goes over the final copy. 123 Yearbook Staff Strives To Compile Memories Of Connie Wiggins, Cindy Wheeler, Marty Johnson, Kathy Rutherman, Gerry Jennings, Beverly Harkins, Chuck Maples. EDITOR: CLASSES EDITOR: ACTIVITIES EDITOR: Virginia Davis Connie Wiggins Marsha Korte Linda Schmitt Stan McDaniel Cindy Wheeler ORGANIZATIONS EDITOR: Marty Johnson Kathy Rutherman ACADEMICS EDITOR: SPORTS EDITOR: ADS EDITOR: SPONSOR: Mary Ann Leonard Stephen Graman Carla Horstman Paul Sharp Gerry Jennings Beverly Harkins Miss Hillebrand The Yearbook Staff making one of their many decisions. Steve Graman and Carla Horstman are busy preparing one of the layouts. 124 H a w H n (D WE THEY ANNA 59 0 CARTERV1LLE 93 24 ZIEGLER 47 , o ELDORADO 50 40 Trojans Have 6-2 Season BACK ROW: Herb Brown, Stan Bremer, David Dulcy, Kelly Glass, Ronnie Brown, John Trail, David Hearn, Randy Sumner, Eddie Barnes, Bruce Hahn, A1 Cougill, Dennis Taylor. MIDDLE ROW: Mark McQueen, Kcitli Moorman, Scott Foreman, Chuck Girtman, Stan Eckenberg, John Jacob, Rusty Mills, Tommy Quint, Ronnie Logeman, Brad Girtman, Coach Durham, Coach Koch, Coach Beck. FIRST ROW Lewis Blaylock, Doug Woods, Jerry Yates, Jerry Gentry, Larry Hayes, Carl Johnson, Scott Jones, Mike Helton, Larry Grace, Dwight Atkison. FRONT ROW, CO-CAPTAINS: Larry Hayes and Carl Johnson confer with Head Coach Durham; Mr. Lingle, News Writer; and Asst. Coaches Faughn, Koch, and Beck. 127 Offense And Defense The 1971 edition of the football Trojans brought many exciting moments to fans. The prospect of another undefeated team came to an end with the 20-6 loss to Benton. With this burden off of the Trojans shoulders they went on through the season winning six and losing two. Coach Durham's two seasons as Varsity coach has him with a 14-2 record. A fine record for any coach. 128 Provide Winning Combination The Trojans had many exciting games this year. The season opener was played at a wet and soggy North Marshall field with the Trojans winning 30-13. Benton ended the Trojan winning streak of 9 straight games with a 20-6 in over the Trojans. A win at McLeansboro and a lost to Murphys-boro brought Homecoming to M.C.fl.S. The Trojans, filled witli school spirit, pounded the Anna Wildcats 59-0. This was the beginning of the Trojans awesome offensive and defensive show. From the Anna game to the Ziegler game the Trojans scored 199 points to their opponents 24. The season ended on a fine note with a 50-40 victory over Eldorado. 129 BACK ROW: Victor Holland, Mark McQueen, Johnny Hoemer, Randy Sumner, Herb Brown, Russell Mills, Keith Moorman, Tommy Quint, Bruce Hahn. FRONT ROW: Jerry Robinson, Scott Foreman, Chuck Girtman, Doug Woods, Dwight Atkison, Dennis Taylor, Jerry Gentry, Jerald Yates, Coach Beck. BACK ROW; Kenneth Strong, Mike Medley, Bonner Leonard, Kevin Graman, Dewayne Wall, Randy Rushing, Lance Penrod, Dwight Verbarg, Coach Faughn. FRONT ROW; Greg Kennedy, John Watson, Kevin Kelley, Bobby McOuire,'Ricky Rose, Timmy Whalen, Bill Trieglaff, Kevin Westerfield, Jeff Beggs, Calvin Kotter. 130 Eldorado N. Marshall Century McLeansboro Egyptian. Joppa Brookport Trico Breeze St. Marys Mcridini Vienna J Meridian Speed And Poise BACK ROW: Coacli Koch, Wendell Baker (Mgr.), Kelly Glass, Donnie Edwards, Randy McDearmon, Larry Korte, Bruce Hahn. FRONT ROW: Greg Austin, James Dabbs, Gary Mathis, Randy Turner, Carl Johnson, Jerry Gentry. 132 Donnie Edwards starts a drive around a defender in what hopefully will lead to two points. Key Trojan Success Donnie Edwards, the Trojans leading rebounder, comes down with another rebound. Greg Austin out maneuvers another defender for what seems to be two points. Gary Mathis and Kelly Glass turn in one of their many fine defensive plays to tie up an opposing player. 133 Trojans In Action Coach Koch expresses concern over one of the Trojans miscues. Gary Mathis dribbles skillfully around an opposing player looking for a teammate to pass to. An opposing player tries in vain to block one of Kelly Glass’s shots. Randy McDearmon and Donnie Edwards battle for an opponent’s missed shot. Sophs Have 9-12 Season BACK ROW: Coach Woodward, John Krueter, Kevin Fulkerson, Randy Sumner, Herb Brown, Larry Korte, Bruce Hahn. FRONT ROW: James Griffey, (Manager), Ronald Long, Scott Foreman, Chuck Girtman, Dwight Atkinson, Jerry Gentry. RECORD WE THEY Eldorado 54 46 N. Marshall 27 44 Century 54 79 McLeansboro 68 70 Egyptian 54 43 Joppa 64 47 Brookport 48 46 St. Mary's 44 50 Ziegler 63 43 Meridian 41 51 Lincoln 45 82 Johnson City 66 50 Eldorado 59 66 Meridian 45 61 Vienna 77 75 Anna Jonesboro 62 31 Carrier Mills 72 38 Century 47 51 Murphysboro 62 65 Tilghman 67 71 West Frankfort 57 71 Bruce Hahn drives in toward the basket for an easy two points. Freshmen Have 4-7 Season BACK ROW: Ricky Rose, Timmy Whalen, Mike Williamson, Gilbert Goodman, Howard Palmer, Kenneth Strong, Ricky Weaver, Jeff Adams, (Manager), Coach Quint. FRONT ROW: Calvin Kotter, Mike Medley, Billy Trieglaff, Randy Rushing, Kevin Kelly, Jeff Beggs, Bobby McQuire. RECORD WE THEY Harrisburg 49 46 Joppa 41 43 Meridian 42 59 Brazelton 56 67 Harrisburg 54 42 Eldorado 58 56 Meridian 43 55 Junior High 68 50 Anna 40 50 Vienna 47 50 Boys Camp 75 53 136 Dwayne Wall shows the effort in trying to make two points. Baseball Team Wins Regional FRONT ROW: James Compton, (Mgr.), Brad Girtman, Galen Shelton, Carl Johnson, Lanny Grace. SECOND ROW: Dwight Atkison, Bruce Hahn, Kelly Glass, John Jacobs, Chuck Girtman, Coach Beck. THIRD ROW: Ronald Long, Ricky Rose, Ronnie Logeman, Kevin Kelley, John Kreuter, Kevin Dunmire, (Mgr.). 1971 was one of the most successful baseball seasons for MCHS. This was the first team to win a regional baseball crown. The fine pitching of John Jacobs and Dwight Atkison, backed by the great defensive play of all the Trojans, made this one of the most exciting baseball teams ever at MCHS. 137 Crolj Team LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Hayes, Craig Armstrong, Mike Moorman, Mike Delay, Keith Moorman. David Hearn, Larry Grace, Greg Austin, Coach Koch. The MCHS golf team had one of their best teams in recent years in 1971. They set two school records. Greg Austin set a record for an individual score at the Metropolis Golf Course at 30. The team also set a team record of 140. They won second place in the District Tournament at Eldorado. 138 m Track Team Has 7-1 Season F-'RONT ROW: Coach Durham, Lance Penrod, Timmy Whalen, Darrell Burnett, James Dabbs, Steve Adams, Ivan Woods, Mike Beggs, Dwayne Wall, Coach Woodward. SECOND ROW: Mike Williamson, Kenneth Strong, Lou Blaylock, Ike Jennings, Ronnie Brown, Tommy Powell, Mike Gragg, Glen Woods. THIRD ROW: Gilbert Goodman, Howard Palmer, Herbie Brown, Randy McDearmon, Randy Sumner. Jimmy Taylor. Gerald Wilke. Ronnie Brown and Steve Adams run a relay. 139 Steve Adams concentrates as he leaps a hurdle. Tennis Team LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Trail Paul Sharp Joe Main Bob Dunn Brian Anglin Jimmy Wiedeman LEFT TO RIGHT: Rachel Talmadge Lisa Talmadge Marsha Elkins Cynthia Horntrop 140 Sports Awards. BACK ROW: Coach Beck, Coach Durham, Coach Koch, NEWS Writer Robert Lingle. FRONT ROW: John Miller, John Trail, Carl Johnson, John Jacobs, Larry Hayes, Greg Austin, Donnie Edwards. Larry Hayes - MOST OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL PLAYER Greg Austin - GEORGE DUCH SCHNEEMAN FREE THROW AWARD Greg Austin - V. O. DECKER OUTSTANDING BASKETBALL PLAYER AWARD Donnie Edwards - REBOUNDING AWARD John Jacobs - OUTSTANDING BASEBALL PLAYER AWARD Carl Johnson - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN 4 YEARS IN SPORTS John Trail - PIN CUSHION AWARD Coach Daniels, Kentucky Wesleyan, praised all of the MCHS athletes for their achievements during the year, and he emphasized that such great success requires much more than the individual efforts of the athletes. 141 Varsity Cheerleaders FRONT TO BACK: Janna Passing, Patsy Foreman, Marla Burklow, Marty Johnson. Cheerleaders Marty Johnson, Judy Bailey, Janna Passing, drum up school spirit at one of the Trojans many exciting basketball games. 142 Sophomore And Freshman Cheerleaders FRONT: Karla Storm, BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhonda Summer, Cathe Golightly, Marilyn Owens, Tracy Evans, Jane Ann Moorman. FRONT: Debbie Kineman, Marcie Comer. BACK: Mary Stanton, Bette Foreman, Debbie Kreuger, Lisa Evans, Lisa Brooks, Carmen Fitzpatrick. 143 ADVERTISERS AIKINS-FARMER FUNERAL HOME Phone: 524-2156 STEVE FARMER - Owner Metropolis, 111. No Ambulance Service CHICON VENDING SERVICE 215 West Eighth Street Metropolis, 111. Phone: 524-2233 David Hearn, Carl Johnson, and Mike Helton Refresh Themselves. 145 Compliments of ALLIED CHEMICAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION 146 , is one of the many Marla Wiedemann is efficient workers. I WESTERFIELD’S CLEANERS 108 Seventh Street Phone: 524-5531 FINKEL’S FAIR STORE 701 Market Street Phone: 524-4912 Shoes, Clothing, and Furnishings SEW SAVE 512 East Seventh Street Phone: 524-4492 Miss Hillebrand meditates on which will be the best choice for a new dress. 147 DORTHEA’S 218 East Seventh Street Metropolis, 111. Phone: 524-4631 Rachel Trieglaff jealously looks at Barbara Hall's new outfit. METROPOLIS BLOCK COMPANY 2005 Market Street Metropolis, 111. 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