Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1974 volume:

School Song We're loyal to you, M.C.H.S. We're red and white, M.C.H.S. We'll back you to stand Gainst the best in the land for we know you have sand, M.C.H.S. Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball, M.C.H.S. We're backing you all, M.C.H.S. Our team is our fame protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory from you M.C.H.S. Chee, Cheha, Che ha, ha-ha Chee, Cheha, Che ha, ha-ha Metropolis, Metropolis, Metropolis. Fling out that dear old flag of red and white Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for right Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance Shouting defiance -Oskee-wow-wow Amidst broad green plains that nourish our land for honest labor and for learning we stand And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, M.C.H.S. 4 to Youth We have tomorrow Bright before us Like a flame. Yesterday A night-gone thing, A sun-down name. And dawn - today Broad arch above the road we came. WE MARCH! Table of Contents Dedication --Academics -- Classes------- Activities — Sports-------- Organizations Ads----------- 4 6 24 72 97 121 148 Charles R. Hopson Dedic In recognition of the outstanding job they have done as administrators of our high school, the 1974 Illhomet has been os - 3 4 at ion C. Harold Mescher dedicated to Principal, Charles Hopson and Superintendent, Dr. C. Harold Mescher 5 Superintendent and Principal Dr. C. Harold Mescher SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Hopson pauses from a busy day's work. Dr. Mescher stops for a moment to pose for a picture. Charles Hopson PRINCIPAL School Board LEFT TO RIGHT: Edward J. Hinners, Jack Hearn, Garland McAfee, Thomas Graman, President, Jim Armstrong, Ned Nutty, and Virgil Bremer. 7 Attendance Office Jerry Anderson Office Staff Bonnie Wedeking '' Better to be three hours too soon than one minute too late” - Shakespeare Mary McDaniels 8 Business Department Harolyne Brookshire Carolyn Martin Karen Woods 10 Oh excuse me! A man's best friend is his ten fingers.” Driver's Education Ha! ! Ha!! Are you gonna get it when you get home! 11 Language Department a ss Guidance Department « ) Jessie Sanders Cynthia Lang - German Alright, bend over and don't SMILE so much! J Elizabeth Krumrey - Spanish V Clifford Anderson Robert Fick Physical Education Mary Anderson ’ I can't believe I did that!'' Up, Up, and Away. Steve Woodward i Glyn Webb Special Education l 13 English Keith Kossow Wilma Lassiter Billee Reed Oh, just you wait! Mrs. Lassiter looks up from her work for a moment. u Angela Sauerbrunn Department Ruth Smith Speech Department Donna Faughn - Speech Beverly Helton - Speech Alright Boys, load 'em up! 15 Social Studies Department Mr. Charles Durham Mr. James Faughn Mr. Robert Lingle Mr. James Modglin 16 Science Department Marie Maedeker Dolores Stewart John Seitzinger 17 I can see it all now.” Larry Durham Agriculture Mr. Durham is a man with a good HEAD on his shoulders? Home Economics Related Occupations Sharon Johnson Martha Nelle Wright You can bake your cake and eat it too in Miss Johnson's Home Economics class. 18 Vocational Trade and Industry Donald McQueen Darby Ryan ' ’ Wistful thinking! ’' Miscellaneous Math Department Mrs. Elizabeth Beardsley Mr. Robert Beck .1 Mr. Robert Midnight Mr. Clois Thomasson Michael Denny Mr. Denny poses for a moment at the band door A stray orphan wanders by one of the school doors. Art Department JoAnn Holley Is this an art class or a beauty shop? Library Marijohn Thomasson See what we have to go through? Music Department Cafeteria Staff Erma McGill, Audrey Glass, Tennie Palmer, Hazel Brown. '' Very Interesting!! ! ’ Janitors Lyndell Horstman, Bill Eskridge, Jim Kirk, Robert And the beat goes on! Grimes, and Leonard Hausman. Bus Drivers Senior Life 23 MARLA KLAUS President CONNIE WITTIG Vice President 24 BETTE FOREMAN Secretary MIKE WILLIAMSON Treasurer Kenneth L. Abrams MATURE Ralph J. Abrams NONCHALANT PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Jeffery A. Adams Isaiah Allen INDESCRIBABLE SHY 26 Becky L. Bland ’•EFFICIENT” Joyce E. Blomer ’’CALM” Charles E. Bradford ’’IMAGINATIVE” Monte R. Bremer ’’POLITE” Steven L. Bremer ’’QUIET” Cynthia M. Brown ’’RELIGIOUS” Rhonda F. Buldtman ’’AGILE” Jewell D. Butler ’’MODEST” Kristi E. Brookshire ’’SINCERE” Marilyn B. Causer ’’COURTEOUS” 27 Reelin' in the Marcie L. Comer VIVACIOUS Rebecca A. Conder CAPABLE” Marilyn F. Damron CHEERFUL Too Busy PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Debra L. Darnell STUDIOUS” Debra Douglas ADJUSTABLE Bruce A. Eckenberg ARTISTIC Joan E. Dejarnett CREATIVE Charles Denson LIKABLE Daryl K. Edgar HARD-WORKING” Carroll L. Eskridge EASY-GOING 28 Years” Diane L. Ferrero ’’FRIENDLY” Bette A. Foreman ’’ACCOMPLISHED” Susan D. Fick ’’PLEASING” Carmen A. Ferguson ’’INGENIOUS” 29 Robert E. Gallagher EXCITING I Can See David W. Giltner ENJOYABLE Brenda Girtman REFINED Clearly Now Rhonda L. Green Cheryl L. Hammack PLEASANT CO-OPERATIVE John T. Heflin GENEROUS Karen Y. Hankins '•TRUSTWORTHY'' Terri A. Hickman POISED” PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Ella R. Hayden SWEET Debra A. Holley MYSTERIOUS Carol A. Horntrop ’’OUT-GOING” Kevin R. Kelley ’’ATHLETIC” Greg G. Kennedy ’’INDEPENDENT” Mary S. Jacob ’’GRACEFUL” NitaG. Kingsley ’’MISCHIEVOUS” Ramblin' d Wesley R. Johnston ’’ACADEMIC” William J. Kerley ’’INFORMATIVE” Lisa R. Kersey ’’CONSIDERATE” Julie J. Hunt IMPISH” Elton B. Kennedy ’’EASY-GOING” 32 Man Marla J. Klaus RELIABLE” Pamela S. Patricia A. Kommer Koenigsmark DELIGHTFUL ’EMOTIONAL Shelly A. Korte BRIGHT Calvin R. Kotter MAGICAL 33 Going Mary H. Lou KIND Kathy J. Marghcrio ’’MODERN” Paula D. Martin ’’UNPREDICTABLE” Sandra E. May ’’HONEST” Harold B. McBride ’’ATTENTIVE” Warren G. McGinnis ’’UNIQUE” 34 Home PHOTO NOT AVAIIAAU Rebecca S. Montgomery TALKATIVE” Robert D. Morgan BUSY Debbra K. Neihoff PLEASANT Suzanne Y. Moller GRACIOUS PHOTO NOT AVAIlAMi Richard A. Nicholes FASCINATING Michael H. Oliver HELPFUL 35 Howard A. Palmer INTERESTING” W Faith L. Patton CLEVER Stephen C. Piper ACCURATE Bruce Parker Jim W. Parmer INTELLIGENT STRAIGHT- FORWARD For Russell M. Parr SOPHISTICATED Lance D. Penrod SPECIAL Robert Pergande ORIGINAL Kathy L. Phillips WISE NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Michael D. Powell INDESCRIBABLE 36 We Know Sheila G. Pratte UNBELIEVABLE” Deborah M. Reynolds CASUAL James Riley INDESCRIBABLE Everett W. Purcell INDESCRIABLE” Ronda E. Raney UNDERSTANDING Larry R. Roethe KNOWLEDGABLE Ricky D. Rose SOCIABLE Brenda J. Reineking THOUGHTFUL Randall L. Rushing JOVIAL 37 John C. Rust ••IMPULSIVE” Cindy J. Saylor ’•LIVELY” Absent when pictures were made Charles D. Short •’INDESCRIBABLE” Under My Kathleen A. Sparks •’JOYFUL” Greg E. Stamme ’’HELPFUL” Mary M. Stanton •'VERSATILE” Beth E. Stegman ’•KIND” Connie S. Spore ’’GOOD HEARTED” Janice Steinkamp ’’CAREFREE” Thumb Bill R. Trieglaff '•COMPANIONABLE Dana K. Troutman WITTY Bobby D. Thompson Alan Tinsley INDESCRIBABLE LIVELY Carolyn A. Verbarg EARNEST Dwayne E. Wall TALENTED” Brian K. Wallace John Watson CONTROVERSIAL'' INQUISITIVE Richard L. Weaver ROBUST Pauline Wedeking BASHFUL Robin L. Weeks HAPPY Dianne G. Wehrmeyer Meri Wells ENERGETIC Kevin L. Westerfield YOUTHFUL” 39 Lazy Susan J. Westerman RESPONSIBLE” Nancy J. Wetherington ’’AMUSING” Timmy N. Whalen ’’HANDSOME” Rochelle R. Whitnel ’’OUTSPOKEN” Michael R. Williamson ’’AMIABLE” Constance A. Wittig ’’INVOLVED” 40 Junior Class Officers PRESIDENT—Joe Wehrmeyer VICE-PRESIDENT—Connie Westerroan TREASURER—Joy Pollard SECRETARY—Joyce Farris Rebecca Clark A — V Rodger Thomas Tim Bullock Busclas Carr Kent Bowman Nancy Bremer Michael Lyndell Ray Ronald David Gaee Coburn Cole Collins Coram Cougill Crain Connie Cummings Chris Dunn Mike Duncan Ronald Daub Adrian Dassing Terry Davis Robyn Robert Karen Monty Joyce Patty Eftink Etheridge Farmer Farmer Farris Farris 43 Are You Larry Fisher Carmen Fitzpatrick V Nancy Elizabeth Foreman Frazier Robert Fisher John Finke Galen Fulkerson James Fulkerson Bryan Galloway Jay Garner Tommy Gentry Lisa Giltner Cheryl Grimes Jeff Grimes Norman Ronnie Chuck Glenda Goodman Goodman Graham Griffin Cathe Diana Jimmy John Pat Lonnie Guzzy Hall Hamm Heine Helton Hendrix Ida Patricia Ted Greg Robert Rita Hillebrand Holcomb Holder Horman Howell Iber Man Enough? Marvin Isoline Libby Jaco Tommy Jeffords Sheryl Johnson Ann Jones Judy Jones Terri Kelly Mike R. Kommer Michael W Kommer Andrea Kerley Kandi Korte Jones s Vicki Rebecca Jack Scott Korte Krempasky Lambert Lester Dwain Gary Lewis Libby Connie Logeman Cheryl Little Tammy Long Brent Lillie 45 You Can Brenda Vicki Carnie Betty Lovercamp McBride McCandless McCormick Toni Glenda McCutcheon McWaters «. I A Curtis Meinders Kevin Meinders Terry Meisinger Ruth Meyer Donald Miller Jeff Meyer Robert Mittendorf Audie Morgan Vonda Munster Keith Norwood Kathy Oliver Steve Otis Rosemary Parker Vickie Parmer Robert Parmely Lisa Payne Kelly Peters Joy Pollard 46 Make It Sheila Robert Debbie Pope Portwood Powell Lee Anne Rainey Barbara Raney Mary Ray Hillary Larry Keith Leslea Jayne Cheryl Riley Rottmann Rushing Rutt Saylor Scarborough Andrea Pam Billy Rhonda Rick Stephen Schmitt Searles Shinn Shinn Sirk Smith Nancy Allen Beth Brenda Sharon Jay Speckman Speer Stamme Staton Stegman Stevens Lee Ann Strickland Betty Sweitzer 1 Think I'd Rather Karen Stratemeyer 4k Rita Stevens Charles Stephen Lyndell Linda Richard Mama Swenney Tanner Thompson Tolbert Travis Vancil Brent Lynn Joe Jeff Wangler Wehrmeier Wehrmeyer Welch Jerry Welch Terry West Clint Connie Carol Don Mina Greg Westerfield Westerman Wetherington Wheeler Wiedemann Williams Be a Cowboy Why me? Mr. Blewett is busy cleaning class rings. Mrs. Woods, may I please borrow an ink pen so that I can finish my last week's accounting assignment? 49 Sophomore Class Officers President - JOHN FOSTER Vice President - DONALD JORDAN Secretary - JEANIE WEHRMEYER Treasurer - LISA BRINKER 51 Are You Elijah Allen Cary Austin Tami Scott Susan Angel Angelly Angelly Kim Armstrong William Barger Richard Bates Brian Baur Lisa Beck Brenda Benard Jack Berkley Marla Brenningmeyer Patricia Borum Ken Bowman Derrick Bradford Perri Bradshaw Mitchel Bremer Lisa Brinker Philip Bunting Lynnie Brown Billy Burnham Charles Chandler Cindy Christian Michael Clutts Randy Coram Sarah Brown Ted Brown Stephen Bullock Darrell Bunting 52 Ready? Sammy Jill Gay Susan Mary Terry Dunning Early Edgar Elkins Emerson Emerson Sue Randy Sue Ellen Steven Anita Daniel Eftink Eskridge Farley Farmer Ferguson Finke Randy Tony Gail John Danny Mickey Fogle Fort Foss Foster Frasher Gelso 53 Boogie Woogie Green Gregory Lee Griffey Tim Johnny David Michael Donald Debbie Hausman Henson Hess Horman Jackson Jennings Paul Robert Donald Apryl Caroline Joe Johnson Johnston Jordan Keniston Kennedy Kennedy Bugle Boy Stephen Donald Ronald Mike Sherry Linda Kennedy Koch Koch Kommer Korte Krein Brenda JoNell Robert Denise Karen Jay Krueger Krueger LaGore Landry Langford Lassiter Sandy Lewis Janet Lester Audrey Lillie Carol Loverkamp Mary Ann Margherio Brenda Martin Paula Randy Debbie Richard Vonda Joe McCandless McNichols Medley Melcher Mescher Miller Scott Stephen Cindy Deborah Jeff Joe Miller Miller Mizell Mohr Newbold Ohmes Debra Owens Cheryl Sally Parmley Phillips Teresa Jack Gary Sawyers Scarborough Shappard Becky Quint Roger Short Super Steve Laura Russell Rutherman James Keith Shelton Shelton Marcia Shreves Joni Smith Steven A. Smith Kathy Keith Speckman Stokes Homer Stevens Clifton Stoker Mike Sutton Stout Sullivan Carsa Stephens Dakin Taylor stition Ernest Angela Darrell Delillian Charles Perry Thomack Thomas Thomas Tolen Travis Travis Nancy Tammy Linda Michal Mike Debra Troutman Troutman Tubbs Tyson Tyson Vaughn Sandra Dan Donna Richard Pattie Jeanie Vogt Waddell Weaver Wedeking Weeks Wehrmeyei Deneal Sandy Jennifer Merlina Robbie Robert Welch Wiggins Wilcox Wilke Wilkens Wilkins Jimmy Williams Margot Woods Ricky Yap Cindy Winter Kathy Williams Brad Wood 58 School Life Hand in hand!!! Bewildered. Freshman Class Officers 61 Sweet and Connie Bormann Greg Tammy Blackwell Blaylock Janice Blomer Robin Bo rum Eric Bowman Jackie Dorothy Bradley Jeff Bobby Lawrence Bradford Brantley Bremer Bremer Brenningmeyer Brenningmeyer 62 Innocent Mark Chris Kent Debbie Sandra Geni Browning Buchanan Buchanan Bullock Bullock Buhrman Rita Billy David Pamela David Vickie Burnham Burton Busclas Cagle Cartwright Casey Darla Sherry Kevin Connie Randy Tammie Chambers Chandler Choate Cole Cole Crosier Dathel Keith Randy Rhonda Pat Sallie Davidson Davis Davis Dawson Deschand Diekroeger Amber Ronnie Gina James Savonna Lorrie Donaldson Dowell Dunning Eftink Eickholz English 63 Foo Rhonda Farmer Norman Evans Craig Flannery English Fisher Susan Mark Nikki Susan Danny Bruce Friend Foss Foss Giles Glass Goodman Gaye Roland Kathy Etta Pauline Sean Grace Graham Green Griffey Griffey Gustin Michelle Hadsock Michael Hall Paula Hall Kathy Hankins Haverkamp John Lisa Ronnie Sharon Kerry Stephen Havercamp Helm Hertter Hillebrand Holt Horntrop Is Jon Steven Nancy Joyce Karen Steve Howell Howell Iber Jacobs Jacobs Jennings Jeff Johnson Randy Johnston Carolee Jones David Kennedy Mike Kennedy Beverly Kem Amy Matt Molly Reita Tammie Tony Klaus Kirksey Kommer Kommer Korte Krueger Cheryl Lear Steve Kruger Rodney Lambert Joy Leek 65 ft A.- VX Terry Tim Lewis Light ■b D Tammy Logeman Virginia Lott Brian Jim Lillie Linson Lynn Carlton Loverkamp Martin Heaven Philip Kevin Livesay Logeman Jimmy Nora Martin Martin Lester Rhonda Terry Duane Daryel Randy McCandless McDaniel McDuffee McGinnis Meadows Meinders 66 Knows Jeff Mitchell Bruce Moorman T eresa Mitchell Tim Mitchell Tom Mittendorf Blane Moller David Munster Terri Murphy Janice Myers Beth Neally Sheila Neely Susie Neely Wanda Neihoff Pam Obermark Stanley Oliver Sandy Otis Pat Owens Vickie Owens Vicki Payne Paula Penrod James Denise Tammy Parmely Parmer Patton 67 Candy Kelly Lisa Rushing Rushing Anita Beckie Schwegman Smith Larry Roberts Jacquline Rushing Teresa Schneider Ron Roark Jerry Roethe Roberta Jacqueline Gary Rushing Russell Russell Rhonda Gary Jo Ellen Smith Sorter Standridge Harold Rogers Terry Romaine Kevin Rose Kathy Linda Clay Jo George Kelley Stanton Stevens Stewart Stratemeyer Sullivan Sullivan Man Lisa Sundmaker Ruthie Swenney Oscar Talmage Chris T eresa Tanner Tanner Debbie Taylor Jan Wehrmeyer Barbara Jeannine Drew Michael Richard Terry Tichenor Walker Washer Washer David Wilkins Mark Miriam Charlene Keith Rhonda Westerfield Westerfield Wetherington Wetherington Wilke Gary Williams Steve Word Diane Williams Janice Williams 69 Monster Mash Christine Mike Worthen Worthen Dale Yates Kathy Rhonda Yates Yates Kim Young V Queen Connie Wittig Is 'M' Lady At Homecoming '73 Everyone Was 7 'Dancing to the Music' The Impossible Dream finally came true for the Juniors when their float stole 1st place. Thespian CAR rides into victory for 1st place. 76 Homecoming 77 School Life That’s some joke, Mr. Halstenberg!! 80 School Life 81 Ball 'Could Have Danced All Night' 84 I don't believe she did it again! Dance to the Music Where Were You In 74 Reelin in the Years Oh no, my shoes are untied again!! 85 Evening in You can tell by all of these faces that the food was m-m-m- good! Mary Ray gave the after-dinner speech. Marla Klaus, Response Gaee Crain, Tommy Gentry, Sheila Pratte and Kevin Graman all are eager beavers at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Is this a new couple at M.C.H.S.? Underclassmen servers are: Laura Rutherman, Saundra Vogt, Debbie Jennings, Sarah Duley, Carsa Stephens and Rhonda Dawson. Dreaming into the future??? Paris Jr.-Sr. Prom '74 Kansas City, here I come! Drama mmmm 88 OKLAHOMA! ! This year, the MCHS Speech team, under the direction of Miss Beverly Helton, presented Rogers and Hammerstein’s ' 'OKLAHOMA!''. The play was set in the territory of Oklahoma and revolved around the lives of the people settled there. A mixture of drama and humor provided entertainment for all attending. Everyone who participated in Drama Nile '74 enjoyed the tremendous response given them by their audiences. 89 Award Winners Are a Joy to the World The above students were given recognition for their achievement in sports, music, speech, language, science, English, business, math, scholarships, and who’s who. LEFT TO RIGHT (TOP ROW): Robert Gallagher. Lynn Patten, Kevin Westerfield, Joan Dejarnett, Russell Parr, Bette Foreman, Mike Williamson, Connie Wittig, Sheila Pratte, Chuck Denson, Dwayne Wall, Kim Mills. (SECOND ROW): Monte Bremer, Suzanne Moller, Kathy Phillips, Bruce Parker, Mike Medley, Mary Stanton, Kevin Graman, Kevin Kelley. (THIRD ROW): Lamar Abrams, Rick Weaver, Larry Roethe, Steve Piper, Mary J. Hempler, Marla Klaus, Sherry Hammack, Karen Farmer, Cathe Guzzy. (FOURTH ROW): Corky Chandler, Beth Stamme, Mary Ray, Jayne Saylor, Terry Davis, Tim Hausman, John Thomack, Larry Logeman. (BOTTOM ROW): Carla Reineking, Lisa Helm, Susan Fick. 90 91 Graduation 74t f School's mmamvm - 92 93 Constance Wittig Mr. and Miss M.C.H.S. Mike Williamson Dwayne V a11 Kim Mi 1ls WITTIEST BEST LOOKING MOST COURTEOUS Chuck Denson Sheila Pratte Monte Bremer Suzanne Moller 95 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Russell Parr Bette Foreman Bruce Parker MOST STUDIOUS Kathy Phillips MOST TALENTED FRIENDLIEST Kevin Westerfield Joan DeJarnett Mike Medley Mary Stanton Hard Day's Night Jeff Johnson, Terry Romaine, Alan Speer, Mickey Gelso, John Tomach, Steven Smith, Cary Austin, Randy Rushing, Alan Tinsley, Tim Whalen, Norman Goodman, Coach Durham, Charles Chandler, Kenneth Strong, Craig Bass, Dwayne Wall, Dathel Davidson, Rick Weaver, Steve Russel, Coach Beck, David Hess, Lance Pen-rod, Jim Shelton, Kevin Kelly, Brent Wangler, Don Jordan, Don Koch, Ron Koch, Darrel Bunting, Phillip Bunting, Jay Garner, Dan Frazier, Pat Helton. '74 Trojans Co-Conference Champs WE THEY N. Marshall 14 27 Benton 12 35 Elverado 48 24 McLeansboro 60 0 Johnston City 0 14 Anna 12 46 Carterville 14 30 Edwards Co. 36 14 Eldorado 36 8 98 The Letter KEVIN KELLEY KEN STRONG ALAN TINSLEY JOHN TOMACH DWAYNE WALL RICK WEAVER TIM WHALEN Ready or not, here we come!! Strong Trojan Power Sophomores: (ACROSS): Mickey Gelso, David Hess, Don Koch, Ron Koch, Cary Austin, Jim Shelton, Darrel Bunting, Philip Bunting, Steve Russel. (DOWN): Charles Chandler, Don Jordan, Dan Frazier, Steven A. Smith. Go Freshmen Go!!! 100 (DOWN), (LEFT ROW): Jeff Johnson, Bob Brenningmeyer, Jeff Bremer. (MIDDLE ROW): Gary Russel, Jim Eftink, Steve Krueger, Danny Glass. (RIGHT ROW): Mark Pogue, Brad Bremer. (ACROSS): Terry Romaine, Craig Bass, Dathel Davidson, David Cartwright, John Miller, Eric Bowman, Randy Johnston. You Can Make It Trojans in Action!!! (FRONT ROW): Coach Faughn, Coach Taylor. (BACK ROW): Craig Bass, David Cartwight, Don Jordan, Jim Shelton. Trojans offense, No. I. Run Baby Run! 101 Feelin Stronger Every Day (LEFT TO RIGHT): Pat Helton, Bill Denson, Lynn Wehrmeyer, Richard Travis, Kim Bakehouse, Howard Palmer, Kevin Meinders, Norman Goodman, Chuck Denson, Mike Williamson, Ronnie Goodman, Bryan Galloway, Tommy Gentry, Dwayne Wall. Concentration is the name of the Jeepers! 1! Can he jump!! Williamson skies for a rebound!! game! !! 102 Playground in My Mind Winning Season WE THEY 67 Edwards Co. 35 57 McLeansboro 47 54 Marion 70 59 Century 65 66 West Frankfort 57 68 Johnston City 69 86 Joppa 55 73 ELDORADO TOURNEY Elgin 50 47 Prophetstown 45 48 Ridgeway 49 63 Johnston City 64 55 Eldorado 66 73 ANNA TOURNEY Anna 75 64 Carterville 57 58 Vienna 60 63 Edwards Co. 47 55 Meridian 45 78 Anna 64 91 Johnston City 82 67 Carrier Mills 43 68 McLeansboro 42 66 Paducah Tilghman 59 60 Eldorado 64 for Trojans 103 Truckin'' Williamson leaps into the air for a jump shot. Foxes are astonished at the size of Mighty Trojan!! ! Denson concentrates as he shoots another TWO for the Trojans. 104 Trojans win third in Anna Tourney. I like your outfit, and did you hear about . . . ?? 1 need some room to shoot, Richard!! ” « w ii Not this time you don't!!! Trojans, Always on Top!!! Hey, it's my turn to shoot! 105 The Plan (ACROSS): Jeff Bremer, Tony Fort, Don Koch, Terry Romaine, Mike Tyson, Cary Austin, Keith Shelton. (DOWN): David Cartwright, Donnie Jordan, Robert Wrye, Jay Lassiter, Ronnie Koch, Bruce Goodman. WE THEY Edwards Co. 43 67 McLeansboro 42 37 Johnston City 43 49 Eldorado 43 58 Edwards Co. 43 68 Johnston City 58 69 McLeansboro 71 52 Eldorado 53 60 106 F WE THEY r Meridian 63 76 Harrisburg 58 52 e Carrier Mills 68 50 Meridian 56 52 s Vienna 64 47 Joppa 56 39 h Anna 87 69 Eldorado 77 59 Joppa 54 32 m Vienna 75 71 e n (FRONT ROW): Steve Krueger, David Cartwright, Brien Lillie, Dathel Davidson, Craig Bass, Kelvin Reynolds, Bruce Goodman. (BACK ROW): Daryl Meadows, Kevin Logeman, Jeff Bremer, Jeff Johnson, Kent Buchanan, John Haverkamp, Clay Stewart, Coach Quint. 107 Cross Country Kim Bakehouse, Kevin Meinders, Jeff Grimes, Mike Williamson, Bryan Galloway, Scott Lester, John Haver-kamp, Steve Jennings, Stanley Oliver, Jeff Meyer, Drew Walker, Oscar Talmage, Terry Miesinger, Mike Kommer, Coach Woodward, Donny Jackson, Hilray Riley, Jay Lassiter, Keith Shelton, Steve Farmer, Robert 108 Wrye, Tommy Gentry, John Foster. Jeff Meyer, Jay Lassiter, Stanley Oliver, Jeff Grimes, Mike Williamson, Bryan Galloway, Scott Lester. First Time Win at Norris City Norris City Won Pope County Won Carrier Mills Won St. Mary's Lost Meridian Eldorado Won Won Best Season West Frankfort Invit. 15th Place in Eldorado Won Tilghman Won MCHS History Meridian Lost Lone Oak Won Benton District 5th Place Centralia Sect. 7th Place 109 Track Jumpin' Jack Flash ''Faster than a speeding bullet . . . Up, up, and away! ” (FRONT ROW): Michel Tyson, Mike Kommer, Greg Blackwell, Dwayne Wall, Stanley Oliver, Mike Tyson, Steve Jennings, Randy Johnston, Bruce Goodman, Daryl Meadows, Coach Woodward. (SECOND ROW): Coach Durham, John Miller, Terry Meisinger, Allan Speer, Don Koch, Jeff Grimes, Hillary Riley, Jeff Johnson, Scott Lester, Robin Wilkens. (BACK ROW): Brad Brewer, Clay Stewart, Norman Goodman. Kevin Meinders, Mike Williamson, Bryan Galloway, Jay Garner. no Tee for the Tillerman says Golf team LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Charles Hopson, Coach; Elizabeth Krumrey, Assistant: Bruce Moorman, Lee Rush, Jay Lassiter, Oscar Talmadge, Craig Flannery, Stan Stout, Cary Austin, Mark Westerfield, Clint Westerfield, Kevin Westerfield. Keep the Ball Rollin' (FRONT ROW): John Haverkamp, Mike Hall, Kevin Choate, Kevin Logeman, Ron Koch. (SECOND ROW): Chuck Graham, Tony Fort, Jeff Meyer, Jeff Bremer, Don Jordan, Keith Shelton, Kevin Kelley, Dan Jeffords, Craig Bass, Dathel Davidson, David Cartwright, Bob McGuire, Lance Penrod. LAST ROW: Ted Holder, Kim Bakehouse, John Foster. All Sports Banquet GROUP PICTURE ABOVE: Chuck Denson, V. O. Decker Basketball Award; Norman Goodman, Rebounding Award and L. W. Smith Football Award; Kevin Kelley, Most Valuable Baseball Player; Cary Austin, Joe Korte Golf Award; Dwayne Wall, Gerald Wilke Track Award; and Bill Denson, 113 Dutch Schneeman Free Throw Award. Speakers Speakers for the All Sports Banquet were Allen Speer for Track; Rev. Charles Chandler was the Toastmaster; Kevin Westerfield for Golf; Mary Stanton for Cheerleading; Larry Fisher for Boys' Tennis; Mike Williamson for Basketball; Donnie Jordan for Baseball; Scott Lester for Cross Country; Rachel Talmage for Girls' Tennis; and Dwayne Wall for Track. 114 115 Tennis is, Hot Fun in Summertime LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Fisher, Kevin Rose, Larry Fisher, Brad Wood, Don Jackson, Mike Clutts. 116 Are You Ready for a Smashing Serve? Did I hit that! LEFT TO RIGHT: Rachal Talmage, Nancy Foreman, Jeanie Wehrmeyer, Paula McCandless. 117 Captain Stanton Says 'Are You Ready?' (TOP PICTURE ACROSS): Mary Stanton, Tammy Long, Lisa Giltner, Nancy Foreman, and Rita Stevens. 118 Cheerleaders Here Comes the Sun (BOTTOM TO TOP): Linda Krein, Merlina Wilke, Sarah Duley. (LEFT): Laura Ruiherman. (RIGHT): Jeanie Wehrmeyer. (FRONT): Rhonda Smith. LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathy Stanton, Darla Chambers, Debbie Taylor, Sherri Chandler, Rhonda Farmer. 119 35 Honor Society — Beginnings'' f n An i A IV ‘f fr' (ABOVE): Sr. Honor Society members . „ _ . (BELOW): Jr. Honor Society members Hi Tri — Yes We Can Can! Hi Tri Officers, (FROM TOP): Kim Mills, President, Suzanne Moller, Secretary, Sheila Pratte, Vice President, Bette Foreman, Treasurer, Lynn Patton, Announcer. Senior Council members: (LEFT TO RIGHT FROM BOTTOM): Ronda Raney, Connie Wittig, Lynn Patton, Joan DeJarnett, Rachel Talmage. (SECOND ROW): Kris Brookshire, Shelly Korte, Marla Klaus, Suzanne Moller, Sheila Pratte, Bette Foreman, Marilyn Damron, Cheryl Meinders, Mary Stanton. (TOP): Kim Mills. Junior Council Members: Kandi Korte and Karen Farmer. JoEllen Standridge protects Mrs. Woods displays her talent as she joins senior girls herself during Big Little Sis- in performing a skit at a regular Hi Tri meeting. ter Week. Freshman girls are initiated into the Hi Tri Club. 123 (FROM LEFT, STANDING): Ms. Bremer, Kim Mills, Mary Stanton, Kandi Korte, Connie Wittig, Nancy Wetherington, Lynn Patton, Shelly Korte, Rachel Talmage, Connie Westerman, Bette Foreman, Ms. Karen Woods, Ms. Elizabeth Krumrey. (FROM LEFT, SEATED): Sheila Pratte, Cheryl Meinders, Ronda Raney, Suzanne Moller, Karen Farmer. MCHS Hi-Tri President and State Hi-Tri Secretary , Kim Mills. Marla Klaus introduces the Hi Tri Dating Game Contestant -Mr. Faughn. Lynn Patton advertises her favorite hair grease during a break in the Dating Game. Mr. Faughn asks the three bache-loreues” questions in order to help him decide on his date. 125 Jr. Civitans — Le Be There Jr. Civitan Officers: (LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED): Cathe Guzzy, Secretary; Karen Stratemeyer, President; Cathy Allbritten, Vice-President; (STANDING): Glyn Webb, Sponsor; John Foster, Assistant Secretary; Jay Lassiter and Corky Chandler, Sergeants-at-Arms; Mike Coburn, Junior Advisor; Nancy Troutman, Sophomore Advisor. Jr. Civitans deliver Toys-For-Tots during the Christmas season. A boost for ecology from Jr. Civitans, who opened a cardboard and aluminum can recycling center. Jr. Civitans bring cheer with a song to children at the Logan School for the mentally handicapped . 126 1 Jr. Civitans enjoy themselves at a 50's party given by the Central High Jr. Civitans for all attending the Midwestern Conference. (UPPER LEFT): President Karen Stratem-eyer reports on the projects of the M.C.H.S. Jr. Civitan Club to the members of Midwestern Jr. Civitan Clubs. (UPPER RIGHT): President Stratemeyer accepts the Most Outstanding Club award which was presented to the M.C.H.S. Jr. Civitans at the Midwestern District Conference. Ci i+ans help people 127 These Days The Student Council Is Really Making Progress Council members rush frantically to complete the Spring Dance which Student Counts cil sponsors. Tammy Long tries her hand at teaching on ’’Student Government Day.” Thespians Are Superstars Marla Klaus and Pam Koenings-mark, Smiling Faces of Thespians. 1945? No, 1974 and the new speech students at a nostalgia party hosted by Thespians. Thespians take time to pose after their annual Christmas dinner. (AT LEFT): Debbie Jennings and Sandra Vogt model the latest fashions at a nostalgia party given by Thespians. A Thespian, Mary Ray, practices for the role she will play in Drama-Nite. 129 130 Mu Alpha Theta — 25 or 6 to 4? President Bruce Parker Vice President Mary Jane Hempler Secretary - T reasurer Shelly Korte (BELOW): Connie Cummings and Pam Searles solve a difficult problem as part of their initiation. New Mu Alpha Theta members demonstrate unity as they are initiated into the club. (AT RIGHT): Mu Alpha Theta member, Bette Foreman gives a report on engineering to the club. Science Club Members Look Forward to the Year Members of the Science Club are always interested in new developments in modern technology. During their visit to the Portland Cement Company, the Science Club posed for this typical shot. 131 FFA Streaks Fhrough Fheir Projects FFA President, Steve Bremer, welcomes everyone John Rust supervises the chicken barbecuing for the to the Banquet. FHA-FFA Banquet. Volley Ball is only half the fun at one of the FHA-FFA parties. Mr. Durham, sponsor, gives a brief speech. Honored members receive their awards. Pizza after playing volleyball is the other half. 132 THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Smiling Faces Show Their Enthusiasm in FHA (FRONT ROW): LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhonda Buldtman, President; Pauline Wedeking, Vice-President; Brenda Lov-erkamp, Secretary; Anna Wedeking, Treasurer. (BACK ROW): Cheryl Scarborough, Susan Westerman, Ruth Meyer, Sherry Korte, Becky Quint, Marcia Shereves, Audri Lillie, Mary Emerson, Carol Loverkamp, Rhonda McDaniel, Sarah Brown. FHA Servers, Paula Wedeking and Susan Westerman, refresh people visiting the Open House. Miss Johnson and members look over their new cookbook which contain their favorite recipes. 133 134 Eres Tu in the Spanish Club Spanish Club Officers: (TOP): Bette Foreman, Treasurer: Shelley Korte, Secretary: Dana Troutman, Vice-President: Rachel Talmage, President: Kevin Graman and Cheryl Hammack, Committee heads: Elizabeth Krumrey, Sponsor. The Spanish Club Christmas float wishes everyone Feliz Navi-dad. (AT RIGHT): Four new members learn how to tango as part of their initiation into the Spanish Club. Sandra Vogt takes out her frustrations on a Mexican piiiata. Rainy Days and Mondays Won't be Found in the German Club President Judy Jones Der Brieftrager Kommt! Vice-President Kevin Ogle German Club members show their enthusiasm at the club swimming party. Treasurer John Miller Secretary The German Club float displays Snoopy” on his Pam Koeningsmark way to conquer the notorious Red Baron. 135 Put Your Hand In the Hand of Christian Fellowship (BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT): Apryl Keniston, Denise Parmer, Caroline Kennedy, Audie Morgan. (TOP ROW): FROM LEFT: Becky Clark, Vickie Parmer, Meri Wells, Lisa Helm. Officers, (FROM LEFT): Vickie Parmer, Vice-President; Audie Morgan, Secretary-Treasurer; Becky Clark, President. Celebrate in the Key Club Metropolis High School Key Club members proudly display their banner. Officers, (FROM LEFT): Stephen Piper, President; Bryan Galloway, Vice-President: Larry Roethe, Secretary: Brent Wangler, Treasurer. Members of M Club Are “Natural Men When It Comes to Sports (ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT) Kim Bakehouse. Bill Trieglaff. Dwayne Wall, Kevin Kelley, Kevin Wesierfield. (ROW 2): Jay Lassiter, Donny Jordan, Keith Shelton, Randy Rushing, Jeff Meyer, Jay Garner. (ROW 3): Cary Austin, Lee Rush, Richard Travis, Allen Speer, Howard Palmer, Lance Penrod, Joe Wehrmeyer. (ROW 4): Donald Jackson, Donnie Koch, Stan Stout, Scott Lester, Bill Denson. Steve Farmer. (ROW 5): Mike Clutts, Steve Jennings, Pat Helton, John Thomack, Chuck Denson, Ronnie Goodman. (ROW 6): Dathel Davidson, Darrel Bunting, Jeff Grimes, Kevin Meinders, Brent Wangler. (ROW 7): Ted Holder. Joe Kennedy. 137 Stir It Up Pep Club! ■j Karen Farmer Susan Fick Tim Hausman Cathe Guzzy Pep Club officers display the plaque won for the most school spirit at the Anna Tourney. (FROM LEFT): Mary Ray, Jr. Representative: Shelley Korte, Treasurer; Dwayne Wall, President; Kim Armstrong, Sophomore Representative Pep Club members agree on ONE thing - TROJANS ARE NUMBER ONE!! MCHS Band — We've Got a Song J M.C.H.S. Marching Band looks sharp as they participate in the 139 Christmas Parade.______________________ MCHS Band in action! 140 I? Student Director of the band - Karen Farmer. MCHS Chorus Makes Their Own Kind of Music f Stage band adds to the band's performance. The Chorus delights their audience during the Spring Concert. Officers, LEFT TO RIGHT: Cindy Brown, Vice-President; Kerry Holt, Secretary; Pat Deschand, Librarian; Cathy Ashford, Treasurer; Larry Logeman, President; Apryl Keniston, Librarian. Sweet City Women MCHS Drill Team The Drill Team in action as they participate in the Christmas Parade. Majorettes Are 'Diamond Girls GAEE CRAIN Majorette DEBBIE JENNINGS Majorette KAREN FARMER Drum Majorette KANDI KORTE Majorette You Can Find A Good Paperback Novel with the Help of the Library Staff Some of the library staff takes time off to smile for the yearbook. FROM LEFT: Kim Armstrong, Bruce McBride, Brenda Reineking. (SEATED): Paula McCandless, David Wilkens. Newspaper Staff Karen Farmer Joan DeJarnett Karen Hankins £ mg Lisa Rushing Lisa Brinker reads a new book to make sure it is safe for MCHS freshmen to read. Want Ads Aren't the Newspaper Staff's Only Specialty LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Farmer, Anita Ferguson, Vickie Parmer, Karen Stratemeyer, Karen Hankins, Lisa Rushing. (SEATED): Joan Dejarneu, Editor. Senior, Sherry Hammack, is teaching Junior, Karen Stratemeyer, how to type the newspaper. Mrs. Brookshire, Sponsor, is trying to teach Lisa Rushing and Vickie Parmer how to assemble a newspaper. 144 145 Ms. Woods instructs two freshmen staff members on the an of spelling. Sallie Diekroeger and Bonnie Bernard work diligently to finish their PAGE before the deadline. Illohmet Staff, LEFT TO RIGHT, (BOTTOM ROW): Sallie Diekroeger, Bonnie Bernard. Cathe Guzzy, Judi Guzzy, Elizabeth Yap, Lisa Gentry, Kandi Korte. TOP ROW: Steve Jennings, Keith Shelton. Now, if I can only make it to the door before Ms. Woods assigns me more work! exclaims industrious Cathe Guzzy. A kissing contest!!!??? No, just two tired Illohmeters relaxing after a hard day at school. £ WANTED for Yearbook Slaughte Cathe Kandi IGuzzy Korte Co-editors The Illohmet is Just Hangin Around Hey, give me that pen so I can sign your yearbook!” Our Fun Times. . . The Freshmen are at it again!! 146 Smile, you're on Candid Camera! '' What a pair!' ’ Are you sure this is National Balloon Week?? 147 YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO SHOP AND SAVE AT HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR STEAK? Would you like it rare, medium or well done? Like all our steaks it's cooked to order on an open grill, before your very eyes. BONANZA. The family restaurant even a father could love. LOCATED AT 1017 JOE CLIFTON DRIVE Paducah, Kentucky Jerry Gentry watches Rick Sirk while he sleeps on the job at A AND K CAR WASH. Two Bird-brains, Cheryl Little and Becky Clark, look for just their kind of birdhouse at LOT-O-SAV-INGS. John Agee and Pam Koenigsmark seem to be all tied up” at NEAL’S MEN'S STORE. Sherry Chandler is impressed with all the garments she sees at the FAIR STORE in Metropolis. 150 MILLER FUNERAL HOME Metropolis, Illinois LAUDERDALE’S FLORIST BUCHANAN TOOL COMPANY SUTFIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 151 Robert H. McCluskey is seated at his desk, at STEERS INSURANCE AGENGY. FRUIT BELT SERVICE CO. Marla Klaus cannot get over the big selection of cards at HUMMAS DRUG STORE. 152 Peace And Love To All The Graduates FROM RUDD-WOODALL FORD MERCURY INC. METROPOLIS READY MIX Compliments Of GRAMAN ARCHITECT COMPANY 153 Hospital Drive Phone - 524-8511 Nancy Speckman shows Lisa Brooks why she should buy all of her things at SPECKMAN JEWELRY. Mike Moorman is wondering if he can sneak this shin out without his dad knowing at MOORMAN'S CLOTHING STORE. Mr. Shappard and his daughter’s motto is to satisfy their customers at SHAPPARD'S JEWELRY STORE. Bruce Bauer is trying to act busy at KERR McGEE GAS STATION. 154 ens mmeamam Elizabeth Yap tries to succeed at conning Carl Ladis out of some gas at CARL’S OWEN SERVICE STATION. Mrs. Keoningsmark and Sue Cook take time from their busy lives at WHITELOCK PHARMACY to pose for a picture. Lisa Gentry smiles while she tries to decide which car she is going to buy at ACE HIGH MOTOR COM- Sallie Diekroeger loves BEN FRANKLIN’S lollipops! 155 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Metropolis, Illinois THE TRADING POST Metropolis, Illinois MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY MILLER-CAGLE LIFE AGENCY 156 Jones Building Metropolis, Illinois 158 CUMMINS FOOD SPECIALTIES VALCO FEED PRODUCTS INC. 159 HITTERMAN’S MERCHANDISE MART HOTEL METROPOLIS 622 Metropolis Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960 MANAGERS Curtis and Jean Rehlmeyer HARRISION'S RESTAURANT 810 West 10th Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960 160 AMERICAN LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS Charles Oliver President THE METROPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Working to Provide A Brighter Future for the Metropolis Community Offices: 606 Market Street Metropolis, Illinois HOME OF SUPERMAN 161 Leslie Easterday Executive Secretary METROPOLIS BLOCK COMPANY You can tell by Jilla Fiorentini and Lisa Brooks' face, they're satisfied with service at ELLIOTT'S FURNITURE STORE. OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PATRONS: 162 GEITTMANN AND FOSTER LOUIS G. HORMAN Bette Foreman is one of the efficient checkers at PAL'S MARKET. The employees at NATIONAL STATE BANK don’t look TOO SURPRISED when Joe Wehre-meyer says, I want your money or your life! 163 DON'S TEXACO CHARLIE'S DRIVE IN Is Kathy Oliver working for her father at JERRY OLIVER INSURANCE AGENCY? Dub Hall is always busy at BONIFIELD 555 doing radiator repairs and alignments. 164 Cardinal Studio 116 East Fourth Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960 165 Jayne and Cindy Saylor look interested as they are being told the many services that the UNITED CITIES GAS offers. 166 Even Superman visits BILL'S MARKET! ! This young man wonders if he can handle the whole business while his dad is gone from THE METROPOLIS PLANET. 167 The camera snaps while Bert Foster looks into the future of STATE FARM INSURANCE. Mrs. Taylor can be helped anytime of the day by the many dependable tellers of CITY NATIONAL BANK. Mrs. Woods smiles at the beauty of CARTER’S FURNITURE while Steve Jennings and Keith Shelton dream on! These men agree that JOHNSON’S RADIO AND T. V. SHOP gives good service! 168 Sallie Diekreoger and Judy Guzzy get their swimming supplies at WESTERN AUTO. Terri Hickman and Nancy Wetherington ’’have legs” at BILL’S PHARMACY in Metropolis, Illinois. JoAnn Kreuter shows Kristi Korte one of the many famous long dresses at FRECKLES and FRILLS. It's your fault that the scissors slipped, ” says Elvis McGinnis at the RAZOR SHOP. 169 BUILDERS SUPPLY co. 3B AMB1NG GLASS K1LLW0RK ROOFING HARDWARE Terri Hickman cannot decide whether these oxfords from THE SHOE PLACE will go with her Prom attire. Nancy Wetherington contemplates over the wide variety of wire rim glasses at CONRAD OPTICAL. BUILDER’S SUPPLY COMPANY 170 SMALLMAN’S TRUCK STOP FRANK FARMER CHEVROLET These beauties agree that FARMER GM CITY has the BEST of everything. OLOSMDBILE 171 SEW SAVE Mrs. Ruth McKenzie shows the wide variety of flowers at CHERRY THE FLORIST. Becky Bland trades a kiss for a car at HADLEY FARMER PONTAIC. Jesse Lassiter looks on as Jay tries to take over his business at BRANNON BROTHERS INSURANCE. 172 173 School Song We're loyal to you, M.C.H.S. We're red and white, M.C.H.S. We'll back you to stand Gainst the best in the land for we know you have sand, M.C.H.S. Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball, M.C.H.S. We're backing you all, M.C.H.S. Our team is our fame protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory from you M.C.H.S. Chee, Cheha, Che ha, ha-ha Chee, Cheha, Che ha, ha-ha Metropolis, Metropolis, Metropolis. Fling out that dear old flag of red and white Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for right Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance Shouting defiance-Oskee-wow-wow Amidst broad green plains that nourish our land for honest labor and for learning we stand And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, M.C.H.S.