Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1975 volume:

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ISlflB • i ft I iM 3 Dedication: Charles L. Durham Coach Charles Durham resigned his coaching positions following the 1974-75 academic year. During his coaching years at MCHS, Coach Durham's teams provided color and excitement for the fans of Metropolis. The 1975 Illohmet and MCHS student body would like to thank Coach Durham for his years of dedication and wish him success in his future endeavors. 5 ADMINISTRATION Tenderly now let all men turn to the earth Superintendent and Principal Harold Mescher Charles Hopson School Board Richard Clark, Edward J. Hinners, Clairene Weaver, Jack Hearn - Pres., Jim Armstrong, Ned Nutty. Reuben Bremer Office Staff Mary McDaniels Linda May Assistant Principal y 11- Dinah K. Shrum Bonnie Wedeking Jerry Anderson 8 FACULTY . . . that gray color . . . which nature loves; color of unpainted wood, weather-stain; time-stain; not glaring nor gaudy; the color of all roofs, the color of all things that endure . . . David Thoreau English Phyllis Frailey Billee Reed Wilma Lassiter Angela Sauerbrunn Ruth Smith 10 Speech Diane Byrd Math Department Robert Beck Elizabeth Beardsley C. M. Thomasson Robert K. Midnight 12 Science Department Dee Stewart Marie Meadeker Kenneth Halstenburg John Seitzinger 13 Social Studies i m James Faughn u Charles Durham James Modglin Robert Lingle Art Jo Ann Holley Music Michael A. Denny U Mary Ann Morrison Language Department Elizabeth Krumrey 16 Harolyne Brookshire Carolyn Crowder Business Department Karen Woods 17 Physical Education Mary O. Anderson Steve Woodward Driver’s Education Robert Quint Rex Taylor m 18 Evelyn Bolen Marijohn Thomasson Guidance Department Robert Fick Clifford Anderson Jessie Sanders Library 19 Home Economics Special Education Glyn Webb Martha Nelle Wright Sharon Johnson Agriculture Darby Ryan Vocational Trade and Industry Alan Cherry Donald McQueen 21 Erma McGill Bill Eskridge, Robert Martin, Lindell Horstman, Bob Grimes, Jim Kirk, Leonard Hausman Cafeteria Staff Janitors Audrey Glass Juanita Tedsinger Tennie Palmer Bus Drivers Paul Seymour, Jim Kirk, John Seitzinger, Clifford Anderson, Glyn Webb 22 SENIORS l ime is but th stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin current slides away, but eternity remains. David Thoreau Senior Class Officers President: Lee Anne Rainey Secretary: Judy Jones Vice President: Kim Bakehouse Treasurer: Barbara Raney 24 We're On Our Why Diane Abrams Cathy Allbritten Kim Bakehouse Kent Bowman Nancy Bremer Sherri Busclas Thomas Busclas Becky Clark Mike Coburn Lyndell Cole David Cougill 25 Ih •earns Full of Promises Gaee Ronnie Terry Bill Crain Daub Davis Denson Chris Dunn Patty Farris Karen Farmer John Finke Monty Farmer Robert Fisher Hopes for the Future Galen Fulkerson Scott Fulkerson Bryan Galloway Jay Garner Tommy Gentry Lisa Giltner Norman Goodman Ronnie Goodman Glenda Griffin Cheryl Grimes Jeff Grimes Cathe Guzzy 27 Time to Share Our Diana Hall John Heine 28 Lonnie Hendrix Ida Hillebrand Life With the World Pat Darrell Ted Holcomb Holcombe Holder ..A Greg Horman Lisa Jeffords Sheryl Johnson Ann Jones Judy Jones Teny Kelly Andrea Kerley Michael W. Kommer 29 I he Day Alter Tomorrow Kandi Rene Becky Jack Korte Korte Krempasky Lambert Jack Leek Scott Lester Susie Lewis Gary Libby Brent Lillie Cheryl Little Connie Logeman Tammy Long 30 Is Waiting for Us Toni McCutcheon Vickie McBride Beuy McCormick Brenda Lovercamp Andrea Me Waters Glenda McWaters Kathy McWaters Kevin Meinders Terry Jeff Libby Meisinger Meyer Meyer Ruth Meyer Think About the Donald Miller Robert Mittendorf Audie Morgan Keith Norwood Kathy Newberry Kathy Obermark 32 Da ys to Come 9 i ' Kathy Oliver Linda Oliver Vickie Parmer Joy Pollard Sheila Debbie Pope Powell 33 Where an Old Life Ends Lee Anne Rainey Barbara Raney Mary Ray Hillary Riley Larry Rottmann Keith Rushing Cheryl Scarborough ( .9 and a New Life Begins Leslea Jayne Rutt Saylor Pam Searles Denver Shelton Rhonda Shinn Our l ime I In s Ricky Sirk Steve Smith Nancy Speckman Allen Speer Beth Stamme Brenda Staton Sharon Stegman Rita Stevens Karen Lee Ann Stratemeyer Strickland Betty Sweitzer Charles Sweeney 36 Just Begun Richard Mama Brent Anna Travis Vancil Wangler Wedeking Lynn Wehrmeier Mina Wiedemann Clint Westerfield Connie Westerman 37 Take Us to Tomorrow Gres Betty Bobby Williams Wolfe Word Photos Not Available Cynthia Brown Rodger Bullock Sheila Burton Ray Collins Ronald Coram Darrell Darnell Mike Duncan Larry Fisher Carmen Fitzpatrick David Howell Rita Iber Tommy Jeffords Kevin McBride Steve Otis Robert Parmely Kelly Peters Larry Robinson Billy Shinn Steve Tanner Lyndell Thompson Jimmy Wolfe JUNIORS What is the value of solitude? — of peace, of light, of silence? What is the cost of freedom? Nancy Newhall President: Sarah Duiey Secretary: Lisa Brinker Vice President: Pauie weeks Treasurer: Audrey unie 40 Jack Tami Adair Angel Cary William Austin Barger Derrick Mitchel Bradford Bremer Ted Stephen Brown Bullock Jolly Juniors Scott Susan Kim Angelly Angelly Armstrong Brian Lisa Brenda Bauer Beck Benard Marla Brenningmeyer Lisa Brinker Lynnie Brown Philip Kenny Bunting Burnham Darrell Bunting Richard Doyle Sarah Duley Merlina Armstrong Kenneth Bowman Sarah Brown Corky Chandler Matt Duncan 41 Sammy Sue Dunning Eftink Forrest Steven Farmer Farmer John Danny Foster Frasher James Debbie Hali Hargan Susan Elkins Mary Emerson Terry Emerson Sue Ellen Farley Juniors Enjoy Mickey Gerald Cindy Kelly Gelso Green Gregory Gustin Jimmy Michael Steve Tim Holt Horman Hausman Hausman Donald Marty Pam Paul Robert Donald Jackson Jacobs Jennings Johnson Johnson Jordan 42 Being Upperclassmen ?Ja Apryl Caroline Joe Keniston Kennedy Kennedy Donald Ronald Michael Koch Koch Kommer Sherry Korte Linda Krein Brenda Krueger JoNell Krueger Roben La Gore Karen Langford Jay Janet Lassiter Lester Sandy Lewis Audrey Lillie Carol Mary Ann Lovercamp Margherio Acquanetta Martin Paula McCandless Randy McNichols Richard Vonda Brian Melcher Mescher Miller Joe Miller Stephen Miller Cindy Mizell Deborah Mohr Tina Newberry Jeff Newbold 43 Juniors Take Pride Joe Debra Ohmes Owens Becky Quint Wayne Rinehart Lee Rush Rhonda Plunk Steve Russell Laura Rutherman T eresa Sawyers Jack Scarborough Gary James Shappard Shelton '.Vri i Steven Smith Kathy Speckman 4 ' - Carsa Stephens Jay Stevens William Marcia Shelton Shreves Clifton Stoker Keith Stokes Stan Stout George Sullivan Dakin Taylor Barbara Terry 44 • r • ry in From i o Ernie Angela Thomack Thomas Darrell Thomas Charles Perry Travis Travis Richard Wedeking Jeanie Wehrmeyer kJl Sandy Wiggins Tamara Troutman Linda Tubbs Michael Tyson Debbie Vaughn Sandra Vogt Nancy Troutman Donna Weaver Pattie Weeks Deneal Welch Jennifer Wilcox 45 Spirit of ■76 Robbie Wilkens Robert Wilkins Jimmy Williams Kathy Williams Cindy Winters Brad Wood 46 SOPHOMORES Every part of nature teaches that the passing away of one life is the making room for another. 1 he oak dies down to the ground, leaving within its rind a rich virgin mould, which will impart a vigorous life to an infant forest. David Thoreau Sophomore Class Officers President: Matthew Kirksey Secretary: Amy Kiaus Vice President: Tammy Patton Treasurer: Rhonda wiike Soulful Class of ”77 Greg Blackwell v Si.r iTV Tammy Blaylock Janice Blomer Eric Bowman Jackie Bradford Bobby Brenningmeyer Pearl Bray Brad Bremer Jeff Bremer Dorothy Brantley Brad Brinker Chris Buchanan Kent Buchanan Bob Bullock Debbie Bullock Sandy Bullock Geni Buhrman Rita Burnham Billy Burton Jeff Burton John Burton 49 Sophomores Find New David Pamela David Darla Sherry Vicki Busclas Cagle Cartwright Chambers Chandler Casey Kevin Connie Randy Tammie Dathel Keith Choate Cole Cole Crosier Davidson Davis Randy Rhonda Patricia Sallie Amber Ronnie Davis Dawson Deschand Diekroeger Donaldson Dowell Gina James Savonna Lome Matt Norman Dunning Eftink Eickholz English English Evans Rhonda Velma Kathy Jerry Craig Ron Farmer Ferguson Ferrero Fisher Flannery Flora Experiences in Driving? Susan Greg Susan Danny Bruce Gay Friend George Giles Glass Goodman Grace Kathy Etta Green Griffey Sean Gustin Judi Michelle Guzzy Hadsock Mike Hall Paula Hall Kathy Hankins Jeff Haverkamp John Haverkamp Henry Heitkamper Lisa Helm Steven Howell Sharon Kerry Danny Stephen Jon Hillebrand Holt Hornback Homtrop Howell Nancy Iber Joyce Jacobs Karen Jacobs Steve Jennings Jeff Johnson Randy Johnson 51 Sophomores Lose David Kennedy Mike Kennedy Beverly Kern Matt Kirksey Amy Klaus Molly Kommer Tami Korte Cheryl Terry Lear Lewis Tony Krueger Steve Kruger Rodney Lambert Brian Lillie Jim Philip Kevin Tammy Virginia Lynn Linson Livesay Logeman Logeman Lott Loverkamp 52 Their Green Hue Rhonda McDaniel Lester McCandless Terry McDuffee Gary Miller Carol Ann Miller Cindy Meisinger Daryll Meadows Duane McGinnis John Miller Carla Milligan Teresa Mitchell Tim Mitchell Tom Mittendorf Blane Moller Polly Miller Bruce Moorman Terri Janice Beth Sheila Susie Murphy Myers Neally Neely Neely 53 Wanda Pam Stanley Neihoff Obermark Oliver Sophomore's Life Sandy Otis Patrick Owens Denise Parmer Tammy Patton Vicki Payne Mark Kathy Quick Lynda Pogue Rapp Paula Penrod Jerry Harold Terry Kevin Jacquline Kelly Roethe Rogers Romaine Rose Rushing Rushing Lisa Roberta Gary Jacqueline Teresa Anita Rushing Rushing Russell Russell Schneider Schwegman 54 Is Full of Action William Tim Shadrick Shelton Gary Jo Ellyn Sortor Standridge Rhonda Smith Kathy Stanton jo George Ruthie Kelley Lisa William Stratemeyer Sweitzer Swenney Sullivan Sundmacker Sutton Oscar Chris Debra Jeannine Drew Michael Talmage Tanner Taylor Tichenor Walker Washer 55 Silly Sophomores Richard Jan Mark Miriam Charlene Keith Vv'asher Wehrmeyer Westerfield Westerman Wetherington Wetherington Rhonda Wilke Diane Williams Gary Williams Janice Williams Micah Williams 56 I am the Poem of the Earth, said the voice of the rain, Eternal I rise impalpable out of the bottomless sea. Walt Whitman Freshman Class Officers Hookies” 4 b Dwight Bakehouse Sharon Angelly Debbie Bakehouse Dale Averin Tim Adams Steve Adams Sally Kristi Beckman Bengoa Lorna Rita Berkley Blomer Cheryl Borum Rhonda Borum Kerry Bowman Joanna Box 1 Calvin Bradford Lana Brinker Kathy Laura Brenningmeyer Brenningmeyer ■4JX A v . Diane Ricky Tonya Brindley Brookshire Buchanan Stanley Bullock Brad Clark Steve Carr Chrystal Jeff Burton Burton Freshmen Discover Michele Croach Tina Davis Marhsall Dean Ronald Eftink John Eickleberry Ronnie Douglas Teressa Roberta Stanley Brenda Robert Dee Emery English Farley Fanis Fitzpatrick Foreman Exciting First Year V 1 Steve Foss Nanette Foreman Brenda Frasher Cyril Friend Terri Goodner Stephanie Carole Graham Guice Victor Fiardy Jody Fiaverkamp Barbara Hearn Teresa Helmig Theresa Steve Brad Hicks Hill Holley Kim Janet Holland Holt Jerry Hummel William John Sandra Brad Debbie Gioconda Jackson Jaco Jenkins Johnson Kelly Kendall Janice Kirk Ml ok Ernest Gary Janica Klotz Konemann Konemann Melanie Ricky Krueger Leek 61 Laurie Lester Mike Lewis nen Are Proud to Be Jackie Lewis Darrell Lillie Sandra Lillie Cheryl Ledbetter Tony Lillie Patricia Linn Larry Markus Steven Martin Todd McDaniel Sandy McDuffee Kevin McNichols Jayne Mittendorf Chuck Miller Charlene Meadows Tim Meyer Debra Miller John Montgomery Leah Miller Sonja Morgan 62 High School Students Kevin Danny Steve Keith Norwood Ogle Oliver Parker Michael Rene Pass Payne Juanita Pennington Deborah Powell Cindy Pratte Tony Terry Kenny Randolph Rhymes Rose Elizabeth Beverly Alan Rush Rust Rutt JoAnn Scarborough Dean Sexton Van Shadrick James Barbara Rhonda Tammie Debra Allen Shelby Stamme Stegman Stepter Stewart Stokes Curtis Nancy Sammy Jack Jeff Richard Stratemeyer Stratemeyer Stratemeyer Strong Sullivan Sumner 63 Class of ’78 John Sutton Jerry Swenney 1 1 Toni Talmage Vanessa Kathy Jolene Teckenbrock Tucker Waddell Brent Mike Wallace Weatherford David Suzanne Jan Darren Wedeking Wehrmeyer Wetherington Wells Duane Jeff Windhorst Windhorst Sherry Wilkins Terry Wilkins Mike West Mevelyn Westerfield 64 Vivien Worthen Paul Y arian ACTIVITIES It is true, I never assisted the sun materially in its rising; but, doubt not, it was of the last importance only to be present at it. David Thoreau 1974 Homecoming Queen Barbara Raney 67 Homecoming 74, a truly memorable event, began with the traditional Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon. Colorful floats and numerous decorative cars reflected the chosen theme - Bestsellers.” Winning entrants consisted of the Junior Class The Sting and Hi Tri's Winnie the Game. Trojan spirit continued into the night when the Mighty Trojans conquered the Christopher Bearcats 28-7. The coronation of the 1974 Homecoming Queen, Barbara Raney, and the annual dance completed the day's unforgettable activities. 68 69 70 Christmas Majik 73 Christinas Majik 74 75 Jungle Paradise M.C.H.S. students dance to the music of the Montgomery Brothers at the Spring Dance held by the Student Council on March 21. Always a colorful event, this year's dance provided a special feature - beautiful spring weather enhancing the theme Jungle Paradise.” 76 77 Through the Halls •aa ’ I n • — ’ . f fda!ySR ' • r i The Junior Class of MCHS presented for the Senior Class of 1975, ROMANCE IN VENICE, on May 2, 1975, in the Rose E Cutting Gymnasium. The theme was carried out well by the juniors by serving Italian food at the banquet. Silver Bullet from Champaign, Illinois, provided the music. All who attended had an enjoyable time. 82 83 Romance in Venice 85 1975 M.C.H.S. A ward Winners 88 Honors Day was held May 13, in the Auditorium. Awards were presented to the following students: ALLIED SCIENCE AWARD: Connie Westerman ENGLISH AWARD: Nancy Bremer BEGINNING TYPING: Kathy Hankins BUSINESS STUDENT: Vickie Parmer ACCOUNTING: Karen Farmer MATH AWARD: Connie Westerman BETTY CROCKER AWARD: Lisa Payne Jeffords OUTSTANDING HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT: Barbara Raney OUTSTANDING SPANISH STUDENT: Carol Wetherington OUTSTANDING GERMAN STUDENT: Nancy Bremer VOICE OF DEMOCRACY: Corky Chandler 89 Graduation May 29 mf Bids Farewell Mr. and Miss Lynn Wehrmeier Lisa Giltner 94 Who’s Who FRIENDLIEST: Tommy Jeffords Judy Jones 95 MOST STUDIOUS: MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Brent Wangler Connie Westerman Most ART: Chris Dunn SPEECH- Elizabeth Yap 96 WITTIEST: Pat Helton Karen Stratemeyer Michael Kommer Nancy Bremer Talented MUSIC: Scott Lester Karen Farmer Cathe Guzzy Lonnie Hendrix 97 ATHLETICS “A blaze of loyalty for the team which burns brightly in victory And is fanned, not extinguished, by the winds of defeat.” Unknown 99 Varsity Football TOP ROW: Coach Durham, Bobby Brenningmeyer, Ron Koch, Darrel Bunting, Mike Tyson, Corky Chandler, Jay Garner, Norman Goodman, Keith Rushing, Dathel Davidson, Kim Bakehouse, Pat Helton, Jack Leek, Cary Austin, Randy Johnston, Coach Beck. BOTTOM ROW: .Craig Bass, Brad Bremer, Stephen Smith, Rodney Lambert, Don Jordan, John Miller, Danny Glass, Don Koch, Bruce Goodman, Jeff Johnson, Scott Nelson, David Cartwright, Allen Speer, Terry West, Jim Shelton, Terry Romaine. Tri Captains of the 74-75 Trojan football team coached by Charles Durham were Jay Garner, Norman Goodman, and Pat Helton. Harrisburg Benton Marshall C I Carterville ,M ansboro Christopher Edwards Co ihnston Cit dorado 100 Super Seniors of 75 Kim Bakehouse Norman Goodman Ronnie Goodman Pat Helton Jack Leek Keith Rushing Allen Speer Terry West Trojan Strategy Jumping Jack Flash! !! Pretty maids all in a row. Why me Lord? The longest yard. Strong Trojan Power 102 Junior Varsity TOP ROW: Coach Faughn, Rodney Lambert, Brad Bremer, Bobby Brenningmeyer, Randy Johnston, John Miller, Danny Glass, Bruce Goodman, Jeff Johnson, Dathel Davidson, Craig Bass, David Cartwright, Terry Romaine, Coach Taylor. MIDDLE ROW: Mike West, Kenny Bowman, Jack Strong, Terry Rhymes, Brad Holley, Chuck Miller, Rick Brookshire, Steve Foss, Dwight Bakehouse, Kevin Norwood, Brad Johnson, Tod Somner, Marshall Dean, Jacob Talley, Darren Wells, Duane Windhorst. LAST ROW: Steve Carr, Jeff Burton, Tony Randolph, Billy Jackson, Keith Burklow, Steve Oliver, Dan Clark, David Wedeking. 103 Track ’75 TOP ROW: Denice Parmer, Hillary Riley, Robby Wilkens, Dwight Bakehouse, Steve Carr, Jeff Burton, Daryel Meadows, Brad Johnston, Jacob Talley, James Hall, Keith Rushing. MIDDLE ROW: Cindy Gregory, Billy Burk-head, Kent Buchanan, Mike Tyson, John Miller, Bruce Goodman, Jay Garner, Brad Bremer, Clay Stewart. BOTTOM ROW: Allen Speer, Scott Lester, Stanley Oliver, Steve Jennings, Drew Walker, Greg Blackwell, Randy Johnston, Michal Tyson, Jimmy Shelton, Jeff Johnston. TRACK . . . red sweatsuits and black cinders . . . a pile of foam and a fiberglass rod . . . a baton and blistered feet Handle it Al. Have a ball. 104 The Great Knee 105 The Three Stooges. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Westerfield, Jay Lassiter, Oscar Talmage, Coach Libby Krumrey, Lee Rush, Stan Stout, and Ricky Yap. Golf. . . Krumrey Kids •' U 106 Mcteansboro Marion West Frankfort Johnston City Joppa Edwards Co. Caryle Fairfield Johnston City Eldorado Eldorado Joppa Cairo Meridan Carterville Vienna Christopher Edwards Co. Meridan Johnston City Carterville Christopher McLeansboro Eldorado Paducah Tilghman Brookport Joppa Vienna Varsity Basketball m LEFT TO RIGHT: Bruce Goodman, David Cartwright, Terry Romaine, Ronnie Goodman, Norman Goodman, Clay Stewart, Kevin Meinders, Steve Farmer, Kim Bakehouse, Richard Travis, Lynn Wehrmeier, Bill Denson. 108 Up Up and Away! ZIP! Come and get it. Record Breaking Trojans Norman goes to the boards. Dick in action. Norman sings the blues Goody for Woody. The Trojans beat Eldorado to win the Holiday Tournament. 109 rojxn Action Minds at work. Terry . . . shooting? Lynn goes up for two. Just a little bit higher. 110 The line-up. The Hookies” LEFT TO RIGHT: Bruce Goodman, David Cartwright, Terry Romaine, Kevin Logeman, Mike Hall, Clay Stew art, Jeff Johnson, Kent Buchanan, Kevin Choate, Dathel Davidson, John Haverkamp. FRONT ROW: Terry Rhymes, Jacob Talley, Kevin McNickols, Billy Jackson, Kerry Bowman, Chuck Miller, Darrel Lillie, Victor Hardy. BACK ROW: Dwight Bakehouse, Larry Markus, Mike Owens, Ricky Brookshire, Steve Foss, Bubba Fitzpatrick, Tony Littie, Keith Parker, Duane Windhorst, Ricky Leek. STANLEY OLIVER SCOTT LESTER TERRY WEST BYRAN GALLOWAY TERRY MEISINGER MIKE KOMMER JOHN FOSTER STEVE JENNINGS DREW WALKER KEVIN MEINDERS 112 Beck’s Base bull Bovs TOP ROW: Mike Hall, Richard Jacobs, Donnie Koch, Steve Farmer, Donnie Jordon, Tony Fort, Mitchel Dremer, Kevin Logeman, Ronnie Koch, and Duane Windhorst. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Beck, Earnest Thomach, Brent Lillie, Jeff Meyer, Kevin Choate, Robert Wrye, David Cartwright, Craig Bass, Pat Helton, John Foster, Jimmy Harrison. BOTTOM ROW: Beth Stamme, Laura Rutherman, and Becky Krempasky. Milton the Monster. Coach Beck Our new improvements. % Catching a big one. 113 All Sports Jiamjuct FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Wehrmeyer, Bill Denson, Norman Goodman, Jay Gamer, and Larry Fisher. AWARDS WINNERS L. W. Smith Football Award Norman Goodman V. 0. Decker Basketball Award Norman Goodman Rebounding Award Norman Goodman Dutch Schneeman Free Throw Award Norman Goodman Bill Denson Most Valuable Baseball Player Tony Fort Joe Korte Golf Award Joe Wehrmeyer Gerald Wilke Track Award Jay Garner Fred Bonifield Tennis Award Larry Fisher Paula McCandless 114 Sports in Action 115 Tennis. . . TOP ROW: Terry West, Kevin Rose, Donnie Jackson, Brad Wood, Gary Coburn, and Coach Mary Anderson. BOTTOM ROW: Larry Fisher, Paul Yarian, Luther Yarian, and Kenny Rose. TOP ROW: Melanie Krueger, Nancy Foreman, Kristi Bengoa, Cathy Guzzy, Jeanie Wehrmeyer. and Coach Mary Anderson. BOTTOM ROW: Leah Miller, Paula McCandless, Toni Talmage, and Elizabeth Yap. 116 . . . VV hat a Racket! Practice Practice Practice 117 MCHS Cheerleaders FRESHMEN: Jayne Mittendorf, Tammy Stepter, Tonya Buchanan, Kristi Bengoa, Leah Miller, and Dee Fore- m a n. JUNIOR VARSITY: Rhonda Farmer, Cindy Meisinger, Darla Chambers, Sherry Chandler, and Kathy Stanton . VARSITY: Tammy Long, Sarah Duley, Nancy Foreman, Joyce Farris, Rita Stevens, and Lisa Giltner. 118 Varsity Six Spirit Machines All right! All right! All right!! Whisper in my ear and I'll follow you anywhere. 119 120 ORGANIZATIONS You shall enter the living shelter of the forest. You shall walk where only the wind has walked before. Nancy Newhall Concert and Marching Hand FIRST ROW: Tricia Linn, Jan Wehrmeyer, Mariann Word, Lisa Rushing, Sallie Diekroeger, Deneal Welch, Merlene Wiseman, Vicki Payne, Lisa Helm. SECOND ROW: Karen Farmer, Cathe Guzzy, Sandy Wiggins, Denise Parmer, Gena Burnham, Rhonda Borum, Judi Guzzy, Sarah Dorris, Kandi Korte, Leslea Rutt, Michelle Hadsock, Rhonda Wallace, Bonnie Benard, Jerry Roethe. THIRD ROW: Carsa Stevens, Barbara Hearn, Clifton Stoker, Toni Lillie, Joe Miller, Scott Lester, Blane Moller, Gary Russell, John Haverkamp, Bruce Moorman, Brad Clark, Keith Davis, Cindy Gregory, Donald Jackson, Tim Hausman. STANDING: Micheal Denny, Drew Walker, Tim Shelton, Keith Burklow, Larry Roberts, Michal Tyson. 122 Stage Band DIRECTOR: Michael Denny. SAXES: Leslea Rutt, Jerry Roethe, Bonnie Benard, Cathe Guzzy. TROMBONES: Scott Lester, Blane Moller, Joe Miller, Tony Lillie. TRUMPETS: Bruce Moorman, Keith Davis, Cindy Gregory, Donald Jackson, Tim Hausman. PIANO: Merlene Wiseman. BASS GUITAR: Clifton Stoker. DRUMS: Larry Roberts. Chorus DIRECTOR: Michael Denny. PIANO: Carla Reineking, Sallie Diekroeger. FIRST ROW: Cathy Brenningmeyer, Vivian Worthen, Richard Jacobs. Michell Cougill, Sherry Wilkens. SECOND ROW: Sandy McDuffee, Sheryl Johnson, Betty McCormick, Ruth Meyer. THIRD ROW: Jenica Konneman, Virginia Lott, Karen Jacobs, Molly Kommer, Loma Burk-ley. Kathy Quick, Pat Deuschand. 123 Band Officers FIRST ROW: Secretary: Sandy Wiggins Drum Major: Karen Farmer President: Kandi Korte SECOND ROW: Vice President: Tim Hausman Librarian: Carsa Stephens Treasurer: Donald Jackson Band and Chorus Award Winners ARION AWARD: Sandy Wiggins BAND DIRECTORS AWARD: Karen Farmer JOHN PHILIP SOUSA AWARD: Cathe Guzzy CHORUS DIRECTORS AWARD: Carla Reineking NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL AWARD AND OUTSTANDING UPPERCLASSMEN: Allen Speer OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASSMEN: (not present) Karen Jacob' OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN: Tony Lillie OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE: Lisa Helm OUTSTANDING JUNIOR: Tim Hausman OUTSTANDING SENIOR: Kandi Korte 124 DRUM MAJOR: Karen Farmer MAJORETTES: Kandi Korte Tricia Linn Majorettes Cindy Pratie, Kim Armstrong, Sherry Korte, Lisa Brinker, Carla Milligan, Laura Lester, Chrystal Burton, Lana Brinker, Sandra Lillie, Rhonda Wilke, Nancy Stra-temeyer, Janet Lester, Sally Beckman, Dora Kendall LEFT TO RIGHT: Laura Ruther-man, Lee Ann Rainey, Sallie Diekroeger, MitziReed, Captain: Cathe Guzzy, Diane Brently, Sandra Jenkins, Bonnie Benard, Tonya Buchanan, Michelle Cougill, Judi Guzzy, Carsa Stephens. Colorguard 125 FFA FIRST ROVs: Richard Wedeking, Jeff Bremer, Phil Burning, Greg Williams, Darrell Bunting, Larry Durham (Sponsor). SECOND ROW: Steve Foss, Mike Horman, Jeff Windhorst, Ronnie Douglas, Steve Martin, Steve Krueger, Curtis Stratemeyer. THIRD ROW: Larry Markus, Gary Koneman, Lynn Loverkamp, Michael Washer, Steve Smith, Marvin Isoline, Ron Eftink. FOURTH ROW: Richard Melcher, Kevin Logeman, Charles Travis, Curtis Meinders, Mark Pogue, Jeff Haverkamp. OFFICERS: FIRST ROW: Larry Durham (Sponsor), Darrell Bunting, Greg Williams, Jeff Bremer. SECOND ROW: Richard Wedeking, Phil Bunting, Brad Bremer. 126 FHA FIRST ROW: Etta Griffey, Rhonda McDaniel, Pat Deschand, Susan Giles, Kim Holland, jo Ann Scarborough. SECOND ROW: Susan Elkins, Carol Loverkamp, Karen Langford, Ruth Meyer, Cheryl Ledbetter, Libby Meyer. THIRD ROW: Anna Wedeking, Cheryl Scarborough, Marcia Shreves, Susan Angelly. OFFICERS: Susan Elkins, Libby Meyer, Ruth Meyer, Susan Angelly, Rhonda McDaniel, Karen Langford, Anna Wedeking, Cheryl Scarborough, Marcia Shreves. 127 Girls Athletic Association VOLLEYBALL: FIRST ROW: Leah Miller, Kristi Bengoa, Dee Foreman, Laura Lester, Melanie Krueger, Barbara Siamme, Beth Siamme (not present). SECOND ROW: Janet Lester, Paula McCandless, Leslea Run, Kathy Yates, Jan Wehrmeyer, Cary Holt. 128 BASKETBALL: FIRST ROW: Janet Lester, Kandi Korte, Nancy Foreman, Barbara Hearn. SECOND ROW: Laura Lester, Paula McCandless, Melanie Krueger, Lana Brinker. FIRST ROW: Donald Jordan, Donald Koch, Jeff Bremer, Kent Buchanan, Ronald Koch, Jerry Roe the, Bryan Galloway, Scott Lester. SECOND ROW: Jeff Meyer, Terry Romaine, Terry Meisinger, Brent Wangler, Michael Kommer, Jay Lassiter, Luther Yarian, Ernie Thomack. M-Club FIRST ROW: Jeff Meyer, Allen Speer, Terry West, Jack Leek, Ronald Goodman, Kim Bakehouse, Kevin Mein-ders, Norman Goodman, Bruce Goodman, Jeff Johnson, Donald Jackson, Lee Rush. SECOND ROW: Craig Bass, Stanley Oliver, Dathel Davidson, Corky Chandler, Mark Westerfield, Donald Koch, Jeff Bremer, Ronald Koch, John Miller, Bryan Galloway, Michael Kommer, Steve Jennings, Kevin Choate. THIRD ROW: Pat Helton, Jay Garner, David Cartwright, John Foster, Donald Jordan, Terry Romaine, Kevin Logeman, Jay Lassiter, Danny Glass, Drew Walker, Scott Lester, Oscar Talmage, Michael Hall. 129 German Club FIRST ROW: Mary Ann Morrison (Sponsor), Pamela Obermark, Lisa Sundmacker, Nancy Bremer, Judy Jones, Jo Stra-temeyer, Merlina Wiseman. Vanessa Teckenbrock, Susan Wittig. SECOND ROW: Diane Williams, Sammy Stratem-eyer, Nancy Troutman, Matt Duncan, Polly Miller, Michelle Hadsock, Brad Holley, Gary Russell. OFFICERS: Brad Bremer, Reporter: Jo Stratemeyer, Secretary-Treasurer; Nancy Bremer, President; Judy Jones, Vice-President. 130 Spanish Club FIRST ROW: Brenda Bernard, Jennifer Wilcox, Laura Rutherman, Carsa Stephens, Nancy Troutman, Darla Chambers, Beth Neely, Rhonda Farmer, Beverly Kern, Gary Miller, Amy Klaus, Carla Reineking, Kelly Sullivan, Jerry Roethe, Gina Buhrman, Rhonda Dawson, Mitzi Reed, Larry Roberts. SECOND ROW: Kandi Korte, Carol Wetherington, Nancy Foreman, Becky Krempasky, Lyndell Cole, Chris Dunn, Elizabeth Yap, Cheryl Little, Sandy Otis, Teresa Schneider, Lou Ann Benjamin, Jackie Russell, Terry Romaine, Steve Jennings, Gina Dunning, Carla Milligan, Rhonda Wilke, Cathy Stanton, Kathy Oliver, Elizabeth Krumrey (Sponsor). OFFICERS: FIRST ROW: Carol Wetherington (Treasurer), Becky Krempasky (Secretary), Lyndell Cole (Vice-President), Chris Dunn (President). SECOND ROW: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Libby Meyer, Kandi Korte, Nancy Foreman, Cheryl Little, Kathy Oliver. 131 Hi Tri 132 Hi Tri Calendar Freshman Initiation Freshman-Senior Picnic Hi-Tri Homecoming Car Baked Potato Sales Baked Potato Queen Coronation Annual Hi-Tri Conference Mother-Daughter Tea Cake Raffles . . . Cake Raffles Christmas Party Men's Fashion Show Bake Sales . . . Bake Sales Opryland Trip Election of New Officers Council Swimming Party mr ■ 133 FRONT ROW: Lee Ann Rainey, Connie Logeman, Mina Wiedemann (Secretary), Karen Farmer, Nancy Foreman, Ann Jones, Karen Stratemeyer, Mama Vancil, Nancy Bremer (Treasurer), Debbie Powell, Carol Wetherington. BACK ROW: Cathe Guzzy, Libby Meyer, Brenda Staton, Mike Kommer, Brent Wangler (President), Terry Meisinger, Luther Yarian, Gaee Crain, Connie Westerman (Vice-President), Pam Searles. FRONT ROW: Linda Tubbs, Susan Angelly, Pattie Weeks, Sandra Vogt, Jo Nell Krueger, Kathy Speckman, Laura Ruth-erman, Marla Brenningmeyer, Sue Ellen Farley, Marcia Shreves, Brenda Benard. BACK ROW: Sandy Wiggins, Jennifer Wilcox, Sherry Korte, Donald Jordan, Brad Wood, Steve Hausman, Corky Chandler, Jay Lassister, Ronald Koch, Sarah Duley, Janet Lester. 134 Mu Alpha Theta FRONT ROW: Mrs. Beardsley (Sponsor), Jay Lassister, Corky Chandler, Donnie Jordan, Nancy Bremer, Kathy Speck-man, Jo Nell Krueger, Steve Hausman, Nancy Foreman (Secretary), Karen Farmer (Treasurer), Mike Kommer (President), Leslea Run, Cathe Guzzy, Mina Wiedemann, Nancy Speckman, Kandi Korte. BACK ROW: Luther Yarian, Kelly Gustin, Ronald Koch, Pattie Weeks, Jeannie Wehrmeyer, Janet Lester, Sherry Korte, Brenda Benard, Linda Tubbs, Jennifer Wilcox, Laura Rutherman, Connie Logeman, Carol Wetherington, Brenda Staton, Connie Westerman, Marna Vancil, Pam Searles. Mrs. Beardsley hard at work solv- Juniors solve problems at the Mu Alpha Theta Initiation, ing an impossible problem. 135 Jr. Civitan OFFICERS: Lisa Brinker, Steve Miller, Cathy Albritton, Andrea Kerley, Darla Chambers, Mickey Gelso, Charles (Corky) Chandler. 136 District Conference 137 Library Club Another busy day in the library. Staff: Jo Ellen Standridge Sheila Burton Glenda McWaters Janice Kirk Mevelyn Westerfield Sherry Wilkins Carol Loverkamp Janica Koneman 138 Mrs. Thomasson, Sponsor Science Club FIRST ROW: Jerry Roethe, Becky Krempasky, Kenneth Halstenberg (Sponsor), John Seitzinger (Sponsor), James Hall. SECOND ROW: Darla Chambers, Carla Reineking, Brad Bremer, Mike Kommer, Luther Yarian. 139 Pep Club FIRST ROW: Kandi Korte, Tammy Stepter, Chuck Miller, Carsa Stephens, Tanya Buchanan, Nancy Foreman, Lisa Giltner, Tammy Long, Rita Stevens, Gary Miller, Rhonda Farmer, Beverly Kern, Kelly Sullivan, Carla Reineking, Steve Jennings. SECOND ROW: Kim Bakehouse, Terry Romaine, Kristi Bengoa, Dee Foreman, Cindy Pratte, Jayne Mittendorf, Steve Miller, Becky Krempasky, Carol Wetherington, Pam Searles, Nancy Speckman, Mary Ray, Beth Stamme, Lisa Rushing, Cathy Stanton, Sherry Chandler. THIRD ROW: David Cartwright, Audrey Lillie, Kim Armstrong, Ronnie Koch, Steve Foss, Donnie Koch, Steve Krueger, Kent Buchanan, Mina Wiedemann, Mama Vancil, Connie Westerman, Cindy Meisinger, Gina Buchanan, Jo Stra-temeyer. Vice-President President Secretary-Treasurer Becky Krempasky Mary Ray Kandi Korte 140 Thespians LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Ray, Jayne Saylor, Terry Davis, Lonnie Hendrix, Tim Hausman. FRONT TO BACK: Nancy Troutman, Cathe Guzzy, Laura Rutherman, Diane Byrd (Sponsor), Beth Stamme, Allen Speer. OFFICERS: Carol Wetherington, Treasurer: LeeAnne Rainey, Secretary; Mama Vancil, Vice-President; Elizabeth Yap, President, 142 Eli2abeth Yap, President, and Clois Thomasson, Sponsor, look up as they put the finishing touches on the Student Council's Homecoming Float. Busy Student Council members seem to be enjoying one of the many Chile Suppers the Council sponsored this year. Clean-up crew laughs as Pam Searles displays her talents. 143 Trojan Staff FIRST ROW: Terry Davis, Jayne Saylor, Lonnie Hendrix, Joyce Farris, Mary Ray, Norman Goodman. SECOND ROW: Brenda Staton, Larry Fisher, Judy Jones. Andrea Kerley, Diane Abrams Randolph, Sheila Pope. Co-Editors Jayne Saylor Mary toy 144 Illohmet Stuff FIRST ROW: Lisa Giltner, Rita Stevens, Nancy Speckman, Carol Wetherington, Diana Hall, Nancy Foreman, Connie Westerman, Scott Fulkerson. SECOND ROW: Beth Stamme, Betty Wolfe, Lynn Wehrmeier, Jimmy Hamm, Allen Speer, Denver Shelton, LesleaRutt. Carol Wetherington, Allen Speer (Co-editors) Keith Kossow (Sponsor) 145 Congra tula tions Class of Sf 75 SSi ADVERTISERS How simple our basic needs — a little food, sun, air, water, shelter, warmth and sleep! How lightly might this earth bear man forever! Nancy Newhall SIRLOIN PIT How would you like your steak? Bonanza, the family restaurant even a father could love. Located at 1017 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah, Kentucky. 149 2300 South Beltline Highway Paducah, Kentucky CONRAD OPTICAL BUILDER'S SUPPLY ACE HIGH USED CARS iso Compliments of G. F. 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