Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1978 volume:

r The 1977-78 academic year at MHS will be one we all long remember. Because these past nine months have wit nessed so many changes at our school, the yearbook staff has decided to use the theme “Souvenirs,” taken from the record album title by singer Dan Folgelberg, as being both descriptive and characteristic of those changes. Yes, we have come a long way these past months. Last summer. Metropolis High became a part of the Unit District No. One with Dr. Taylor as our new superintendent. In October, Homecoming, as always, proved to be a beautiful and memorable event. In March, the basketball Trojans advanced to the Super Sectional Tournament at Carbondale. This past year was a snowy one also as we missed many scheduled days of school because of inclement weather. Toward the end of the year, retirements were in the headlines. Mr. Hopson, our principal, retired after 29 years as instructor and principal at MHS. This announcement was followed by the announced retirements of Ms. Reed and Ms. Maed eker. Mr. Faughn also resigned after teaching for ten years to enter the ministry. During May, unseasonably cool weather made those last few days of school more bearable as summer was in the air and students and faculty alike looked toward June 2, the last day of the school year. Yes, as one reflects upon the past year mem ories come to mind. This year will truly provide the “Souvenirs in most of our minds for years to come. Ua jiz of dd dicatton iPage. 4 odfdm Lni±bia£Lon iPaxjz 6 (2[a±liZ± £Pagz 21 d acudg tPogz 11 odft(i[z£ui± iPatjn Id cdfctLcrLtizi iPcujz 65 {?[o±ing iPacjE 13Q (Qzgan Lzationz (Pagz 117 cdfdirz ztiizm an£± Pagz 147 197£ fJlXoiimzt Liy i icaiicm dedicated to ou r fit incited, Char lei c:bf. dfofnon, ado retiredthii fia.it bfune after leroiny JQ yean ai an instructor andfirincifial at cc letrofiolii cdbiyh School. c: Hr. wddo iion 1 dedication andleroice to our school it item ii 10 nethiny from a did} are all hare bene fitted. dt ii to him are dedicate our yearbook as a symbol of our afifireciation for the leculershifi and firofenionaliim he has contributed to the field of education. I Ll z. Clinton 'ZJayioz !2 z. (lVa l£Z zAjo£o ■ c fi±L±tant iAzincifiaL Ssczztazij 9 t o i iiV .1 ' f •’ iSaiH t: f Early last year, the lllohmet staff approached each instructor at MHS with the question: “What qualities do you look for in the perfect student”? Each reply is included above its owner's picture in the following section. The musicianship of the Boston Philharmonic, the range of Maynard Ferguson, the intelligence of Einstein, and 10 brothers and sisters just like him. zdiva xd Music Dependability, honesty and truthfulness. Service, responsibility, and cooperation. Leadership, personality, self-control, and initiative. Patriotism. i'Jfif-fozd cjtfndznon Guidance Punctual, courteous, dependable, energetic, willingness to learn, and to work to his full potential. Physical Education Interested in learning; shows curiosity by asking why and digs to understand; cooperates fully; goes beyond where the teacher leaves off. Math A good student realizes his opportunity and uses his self-discipline supported by his common-sense set of values to reach his goal in life. z X?o j£Zt Math A good student who is interested in his future. rzCyn BoCzn. Guidance Conscientious effort and concern for fellow students; politeness; respect for property of others and a good attitude toward school. Interested in themselves and their world around them. Has a desire to improve and learn. Contributes intelligently to class. ■zS iazon !St UZZLi. Home Economics Cfuditfi ! 3za.y Music Ambitious, Benevolent, Fair, Gracious and Courteous, Diligent, Intelligent, Effectual, Happy. c fazoLyns IBzoo zi ize Business Qualities which I admire in anyone are the willingness to cooperate and participate, acceptance of responsibility, and the ability to enjoy life. ?Z5u2 2£ H3yzd Speech 13 Cooperative, self reliant, maintains self-control, has a willingness to work. XXnujiLL English A person with the desire to grow and to achieve to the limit of his ability. czrf. jC. (2axma.n Job Occupations Prompt, polite, and studious. ■zrfCan XJfi£.zzy Trade and Industry A trumpet player like Doc Sever-insen, a trombone player like Urbie Green, a percussionist like Buddy Rich. Music I feel the same as Sir Philip Sidney who said, “Youth will never live to age unless they keep themselves in health with exercise, and in heart with joyfulness.” XXia. z id LX u xXam Social Studies An interest in the subject and makes an honest effort to achieve. Xaxxy XlX uxham Agriculture u I look for a person who has a growing awareness of, and desire to live up to, his responsibilities to his Creator, his country, his community, his family, his school, and himself. (Ja nei )aug(in Social Studies Ambitious, considerate of others, well disciplined, and a good sense of humor. Guidance A genial personality and a willingness to work. iJ-'fiyLLii aihy English Courteous; a willingness to learn and do his best; willing to do something extra beyond regular class room work; sense of humor; well groomed Interested; observant; polite; sense of humor. Art I view the ideal student as one who is curious and who seeks knowledge; one who familiarizes himself with all available resources in his quest for information. 15 16 ” Enthusiasm and self discipline; integrity; appreciation; respect. zA (axty German and English The “perfect” student is one who has learned to think for himself. Uyzith U on.our English A person who enthusiastically accepts learning as the challenge of trying to understand completely new and different concepts — whether or not they are relevant. U(zum xzt Spanish . . . friendliness to teachers and fellow students, enthusiasm in class work and school activities with a willingness to accept criticism and challenges, and punctuality in all things. (11 ilma JaniUx English A person who is attentive, questing for knowledge, positive thinking and a person who can communicate with both his peers and those older. However, it is a quixotic quest and the discovery of such a person can be found only in Niavana. Social Studies Studious; mannerly; open-minded; religious; curious; ambitious. zzifaxU zA (a£.d£. l£X Science The perfect student must be a good listener and follow directions. Rarely absent or late. Pleasant personality; interested in learning; knows the importance of being flexible; a football player or track runner; is dependable; does something extra. (2(iuc(i zA [c)3a(X Physical Education No special qualities just someone who really wants to learn. Math A good personality — but most important, a willingness to learn! zA [ocbj[in Social Studies Cheerful, frequently shares a smile, attends regularly, polite and considerate of others, pays attention, follows directions, puts forth a best effort in whatever they are doing. an (D 70UM Physical Education HBrznda z l [at(iL5. Business Enthusiasm for life; Neatness (mainly personal); Courtesy toward peers as well as elders; Interest in a variety of different things; Desire to do well in everything and honesty. IZ onatxl zA {c£u£.£.n Trade and Industry 17 Friendly, cooperative and common. cd olj£xt Quint Driver’s Education Open-mindedness — and close-mouthness. Awareness of others, purposefulness, variety of interests, sense of responsibility, sense of humor, pleasant disposition, responsiveness, flexibility and enthusiasm. English An appreciation of quality, a willingness to work hard, an understanding of consideration. L az y Trade and Industry Cooperative, pleasant, punctual, ambitious, and a good academic student. s.i£ ■—tanderi. Guidance Considerate (polite); Interested (likes to discuss things); and is eager to learn (not lazy). 'Jo n Ssitzinjax Science Sincere interest, honesty, sense of humor, responsible. Ld ££ dt£ura xt Science 18 Honesty, effort, and ingenuity. [yn (1 VeJjI? Special Education I think of the perfect student as one who is hard working, pleasant, honest, and sincere. U axzn (lloodi Business Does the best he she is capable of. They are punctual, courteous, friendly, and is able to live and work with others. 'UayLox Driver's Education Pride in own ability to cope with academic norms and a desire to learn the social structure of other nations. £!. cA {. I7fiomcii.ion. Math Maturity, easy to get along with, reliable, dependable, someone who uses his talents to his fullest, someone you can logically talk to, someone who realizes that he is a student, someone who is a leader by what he or she does rather than what they say. we ( iPoodura xd Physical Education Has a pliable mind, and enjoys the process of learning. zA laxt ia. WxLy lt Home Economics 19 Elizabeth Friend Lindell Horstman, Bill Eskridge, Eddie Cummins, Jim Kirk, Don Morgan. Donald McQueen, Clifford Anderson, Jim Kirk, Cletus Owens, Rex Taylor, Willard Adams. 20 Emma Jean Webb, Audrey Glass, Mary Krueger, Tina Palmer. 2 an lo z (2 la a 2Dffu LC£Z± j id ant: 27ontf 22lLLl£ { cc£ U X£iCclznt: Ufiuc t I(tllzz 2iZCXtztaxL : '27ontja 23uchanan 'Jz £ci uz£z: -Z°ana UUzinlzz ouznzij Dale W. Averitt Dwight A. Bakehouse Lorna L. Berkley Rhonda D. Borum Kathy M. Brenmngmeyer Laura C. Brenmngmeyer Sally J. Beckman Kristi L. Bengoa Kerry D. Bowman Calvin L. Bradford Barbara D Brindley Lana G. Brinker Stanley W Bullock Tonya R. Buchanan Jim A. Brown John R. Brookshire Billy J. Keith B. Chrystal D. Carmen R. Burkhead Burklow Burton Buttrum Daniel D. Alberta J. Sharon A. Clark Cole Cooper 24 Charles B. Clark Michelle S. Cougill Michelle S. Croach James B. Davis Vivien L Davis Myron W Dillow Sarah E Dorris Ronald L. Douglas Pam K. Dunbar Ronald A. Eftink Teresa F. Emery Roberta A. English 25 -J-ifz i(ust IS a J aclicatzclto a Qhk$tCny Sandra J Farley Stanley T Farley Brenda E Farris Dee A. Foreman Nanette D. ErnestS. Stuart L. BrendaS. Foreman Foss Fowler Frasher Cyril L. Jodi L. Terri L. Stephanie D. Friend Geittmann Goodner Graham Debbie L. James E. Jody D. David L. Green Harrison Haverkamp Hayes Teresa A. Theresa A. Steven B. Kimberly D. Helmig Hicks Hill Holland Bradley J. Richard A. Bradley G. Robert M. Holley Jacobs Johnston Kelley 27 Education t zz Common di lind Dora M. Kendall Gioconda M Kendall Janice J Kirk Melanie 0. Krueger Mark E Lamb Connie J Landis Richard W. Leek Laurie A. Lester 28 Darrell V. Lillie Sandra R. Lillie Tony R. Lillie Patricia A. Linn 'Uha dfunian 0pfindlJ± (Duz dfundnmzntaL £±ou tck Larry J. Markus Todd E. McDaniel James R Martin Steven W Martin Rita T. McNamara Charles F Miller Kevin D. McNichols Charlene Meadows Leah A. Miller Jayne I. Mittendorf Sonja J. Morgan William E. Moss 29 Steven W Olroyd Kevin L. Norwood Vicki J. Moore TonyL. Elizabeth A. Alan D. Kathy S. Randolph Rush Rutt Skidmore 30 zAfot Shulu to -J-}L unci Barbara S Stamme Rhonda G Stegman Tammie R Stepter Debra J. Stewart Allan U. Stokes Curtis D. Stratmeyer Nancy D. Stratemeyer Samuel K. Stratemeyer Jack S. Strong Richard T. Sumner JacobG. Talley Antoinette L. Talmage 31 Daniel S. Tlrey Vanessa G. Tec ken brock Nancy E Taylor JoAnn Taylor Suzanne E. Wehrmeyer Michael C. Weatherford William D. Wedeking Debbie M Tirey 32 Jon D. Wells Michael 0. West Mevelyn A. Westerfield Jan M Wetherington Jeanme M Wilcox Duane Windhorst Susan E. Mariann Wittig Word Sally J Wright Paul L. Yarian Jeffrey L. Windhorst Merlene Wiseman 1 Vot c hradaUz Steven L Carr Robert L Fit patrick Jeffrey A Heflin Charles J Henderson Marshall S. Hunerkoch John G. Jaco Ernest D. Klot Randy M Lee Alisa K Mayberry Chris L McGumess Charles T. Meyer John T Montgomery Steven W. Oliver Michael D Owens Terry L Rhymes Kenny R Rose Jom Y Smith Donnie E Sullivan 33 36 3oz ot 37 {fjfs afoos feicturs, tafsn from tls corns! of AJsntli ami lathsrins Strssts, i floors. c V{strof2olis Community scAfigf befool as it foofsA on cAfuyust J, IQJ g. Jfs fjflofi nst Aftafffsft tfat sines tfis class oj f Qr S is tfis firstyraAuatiny cfass of 'Tlnit [district A umfsr if)ns, it is fitting to rscoynizs, as a trifuts, llstrofeofis flomniunity Afiyf Atefool orhief fas fscorns a feart of our feast. Jjn a fscAJ Ljsars, cats wifi faos a nsar sc fool evitf nsuj facifitiss fut tfs of A sclioot fuctu rsA afoos uriff a forays rs nain a feart of our sAucationaf fsritays. 40 Education lJ± tfiz rznticzifzLfj ofdJif Lena Allen Randy Robert John Richard Bradley Allen Anderson Anderson Arnold Artman Ashby Bauer Pam Lisa Tom Joan David Kevin Deloris Bauer Beck Beck Beggs Blackwell Borum Bradford Brenda Sue Tom Tim Melody Sammy Patty Bremer Bremer Brewer Brindley Bullock Burkhart Burton Craig Debra Chris Jana Linda Jeanne Jeff Cantrell Cole Cooper Corder Crossland Dassing Dawson Cindy Deschand Steve Dunn Tena Edwards Toni Edwards Michael Elliott Lisa Esslinger Glenda Farmer 41 of -Zfifz a Cfonitant Kandi Elizabeth Kevin Linda Kim Todd Billy Faughn Faulkner Furgeson Finke Foss Foster Fowler Sandra Rick Ronnie Patricia Lori Roger David Fowler Geittmann Gelso George Giles Giltner Glass Linda Kevin Glen Becky Teri Amy Jane Gragg Grentzer Grimes Hahn Hall Hargan Harris Tammy Teresa Harris Harris Karla Dennis Helm Henley Sara Linda Hausman Heine Ronald Teresa Henley Hilgeman 7 Jan Lisa Melissa Randy Cindy Jody Lana Hitterman Hodges Hol er Howell Johnson Johnson Kendall Kerima Carmen Linda Glenna Karen Gary Mechelle Kendall Kennedy Kennedy Kirk Kommer Konemann Konemann Chuck Dale Debbie Teresa Robin Tonya Jerry Korte Kotter Kruger I illie Logeman Logeman McAfee Gil Valda McNichols Meadows Brad Laura McDaniel McNamara Mary Dorothy Medley Meyer Andy Vivian Miller Minor Education a Pam Bobby Charles Eric Susan Kris Sally Murphy Norman Obermark Obermark Oliver Owens Penrod Brian Connie Joe Vicky Brad Ashley Kenneth Porter Price Quint Quint Rehlmeyer Reinekmg Reineking Suzanne Bryan Brenda Teresa Terry Craig Tammy Remy Ridge Riley Rottmann Rottmann Rushing Rushing Carol Kelly Kim Russell Sandusky Saylors Sherry John Angie Schmidt Schneeman Schwegman a }zom to ?L }u£uzz zation± Vance John Pam Sexton Shelton Shinn Lisa Laura Laura Shmikler Sielbeck Simmons John Mark Theresa Mike Danny Kim Ray Sommer Staton Stephens Stepter Sullivan Taylor Terry it Jim Travis Cameron Trail Jeff Lana Alan Trovillion Tubbs Tucker Lisa Bill Stephen David Frank Robert Brett Tuey Vaughn Vogt Walters Welch White Whitnel Vicki Rodney Vicki Ralph Williams Wood Worthen Wrye Ricky Leslie Brad Peggy Wynne Yap Yates Yates 46 omozs (2£a±± (Officer , dfizeiident: drafts. Sunznzx Q ice O- zziulznt: z o tn cSuttbi ■ Secz ia zy: dJinda. dVzye dJzzas.uzzz: d(zzii.ty cdduadf 46 Sz±t to acz lJ± 1'Vttfi a zSmc£z Paul Brian Luckie Lisa Brenda Adams Anderson Atkinson Babb Bakehouse Abrams Adams John Mary Lou Debbie Steve Curtis Diane Bruce Ball Bard Barfield Bazor Beggs Beggs Bowles Brent Bremer Gary Bremer Traci Gary Bremer Brugger Kevin Bowman Carol Boyd Sandra Boyd Barbara Mike Burrus Burrus David Tommy Caldwell Carrell Sharon Bret Burrus Cagle David Jimmy Casey Casey 49 ou Vcilz to taCn cz}ucc£±±, L o Ac Allen Michael Randy Ronda Teresa Vickie Terry Clark Cohoon Cohoon Cole Collins Copeland Coram Patrick Daniele Chris Kim Jeff Lisa James Crandall Croach Cromeenes Crosier Cunningham Cusker Daunis Tim Jeff Paula Sam Darla Spring Joey Davis Dennis Dismukes Dorris Douglas Duncan Dunning Charles Jamie Kim Karen Diane Sharon Vikki Eaves Eickholz Eickholz Elliott Emerson Farley Farley Lisa Flannery Mark Fort Frank Forthman Dwight Foss Martha Frazier Sharon Gentry Tammy Giffin so Stazz HXfi tfi£ — tzf2 on t(i£ — taLz± Hertter Hicks Hille Hillebrand Holder Holland Holley Bruce Todd Billy Damona Barbara Terry Sherry Horman Horman Isoline Isoline Jackson Jacobs Johnson Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Kennedy Kidd 51 to Ss z Vocv Elisabeth Gerald Chad Ray Chuck Lori Ada Klopsch Kommer Lamb Lee Leek Light Logeman Loverkamp Lunsford Mann Markus Martin Mayberry McCarty Cherie Miller Ronnie Miller Miller Cheryl Keith Greg Tina McNair McNichols Meisinger Metcalf Lisa Neely Tony Miller Patty Mitchell Sarah Mittendorf Kristie Moore Robert Morris Ann Mott Billy Keith Neihoff Nelson Steve Joanie Robert Steve Donald Obermark O'Brien Okerson Owens Pangburn 52 ( Wfiat Hjou 7VlBIBs f z£af£zz Parker Parmer Parmer Pearl Phillips Piper Pogue Price Reineking Reynolds Riley Robinson Rodgers Rottmann Rushing Shreves Sielbeck Rushing Russell Smith Smith Smith Smith Spore Spruell Stafford Stafford Stephens Strong Strubinger Sumner Suttles Sutton 53 Benita Tyson Tony Walker m - Cheryl Wiseman Jerry Worthen Linda Wrye Janet Wynne Pamela Tom Troutt Tucker � David Talmage i. fer . Betsy Taylor Shelley Tirey Betty Paula Walters Wieneke Brent Shawn Williams Williams Wanda Allen Wiggins Williams Harold Sweitzer Tim Williams Teresa Windhorst zs±finzan J xsi.ul£nh zAfancy H a zs zouiz 1 uie s±ul£.nt izf ogzz U ozte Eczstazy: z fnn zitsz zeamZEz: Jzacy Jl[£l£. 56 Nancy Denise James Valerie Terry Adams Bakehouse Anderson Akins Abrams Johnny Rhonda Eddie Woody iteven Bowman Bowman Bengoa Barham Barrett Loretta Bradford Steve Mark Brenningme- Brindley yer _______________ Craig Bradley Susan Bremer Brown Brinker Donald Clayton Carlton Burnham Buttrum Burnham Bunting Burse linette Connie Connie Glenn {f7lie cdfuman fl lind dJ± (Duz fundamental? Cochran Collins Conner Coram Corzine Crim Croach 57 jJt lJ± c Vot (I Vfiat iJ ouz£clinto a Kristal Matt Sherry Nancy Tod John Scott Passing Delay Devers Diekroeger Douglas Dunn Dunning Elisha Melody Sharon Monty Chad Jeff Jack Dycus Edwards Eftink Eichorn Eicholz Eickholz Elliot Jim Tim Darryl Dean Jill Michelle Billy Elliot Ellis English English English Etheridge Evans Richard Preston Alicia Becky Sheree Douglas Marc Farmer Ferguson Fowler Giffin Gilbert Goddard Goodner Tracy Chris Ranee Mike Gene Robert Debbie Grace Graham Guice Hadsock Hall Hall Hall 58 !Sut U± 'CPfantzd. (Ufia£ (2ount± Tonya Jerry Steve Todd Tameria Susan Jeff Hargan Hayes Hayes Hayes Henley Heine Holland Sheila Paul Shari Randy Richard Brian Jo Ann Hooks Hornback Horstmann Horstmeyer Howell Hutchison Iber Jackie Tammy Brad Rodger Mark Connie Tammy Jackson Jacobs Johnson Kendall Kennedy Kirk Klotz Roger Lisa Chris Emmy Barry Sandra Todd Korte Korte Kotter Krempasky Kruger Kruger Lamb Carmen Susan Billy . Ann Melanie Donna Tracy Langford Lee Lenard Lester Lewis Libby Lillie 1 2£ A [ozs czStucly Winona Brent Bobby Lisa Mable Lori Angela Lindsey Logeman Logeman Loncteaux Lott Lynn McAfee Valerie Karen Corena Ronald Niethe Charles Shelly McBride McNair Maddock Martin Meadows Meadows Meinders Jim John Larry Lila Cheryl Karen Jack Meyer Meyer Miller Miller Mitchell Mitchell Mizell Todd Jeff Sandra Karol Jamey Kim Charles Mizell Moore Neal Norwood Oliver Oliver Owens Wade Kristi James Dottie Susan Mike Amy Parker Parmley Parmley Parrish Powell Pullen Quint {U(i£ zA {oz£ ( I Ve HBzconzz, (ztsnscl Chris Scott Lisa Doris Lisa John Ricky Quint Ragain Reynolds Rhymes Rick Riegger Romaine Jennifer George Denise Amy James Danita Devin Schneeman Schneeman Schneider Schwegman Seibert Sexton Sexton Donna Sheila Cathie Rhonda Gayla SuVonne Tommy Sexton Shelby Shelton Seilbeck Smith Smothers Staton Mark Tammy Julie Sandra Daryle Thomas Jenean Stevens Story Stratemeyer Sullivan Swels Swenney Tanner Ricky Sam Antoinette Anita Billy Connie Mary Techenbrock Thompson Todd Trout Trovillion Upchurch Walker Pat Peggy Diane Shannon Jeff Ricky Art Wallace Walker Weaver Wells Wetherington Whalen Williams 62 ( IVhut i i i£ U2£ of (voxryingf Vt 2£ir£7 (lrCiS ivoit zirhiLiZ. O, flack u 2 IfOU 7 'UxouHdi in if ou 7 ol'J ' L it-L'iicj, imiLz, imild, s niZsr. 63 66 Seniors Unidentified Flying Trojan FIRST PLACE Juniors Disintegrate The Greyhounds SECOND PLACE 68 Sophomores Reidland Run THIRD PLACE Freshmen Kick 'em Into Orbit FOURTH PLACE Connie J. Landis £ Sandra R. Lillie U £ £ n a j L a t £ Tonya R. Buchanan 5. 72 acatty Q7S On Saturday, Feb. 25, the MHS Jr. Civitan Organization sponsored the first annual Faculty Follies Revue. The event was held before a packed house in the George F. Sullivan auditorium. Highlights for the evening included such diverse acts as comedy skits, poetry recitals, duet and solo singing, and a dog who howled in harmony to an accompanying trumpet. The entire program was deemed a complete success by Jr. Civitan sponsor Glyn Webb and plans are presently being made to include Faculty Follies as an annual event in the MHS social calendar. 73 On Tuesday, March 7, the Trojans bubble finally burst as the Trojans lost to the Nashville Hornets in the always exciting Super Sectional game at Carbondale. Prior to the contest, the Trojans had reeled off a record setting twenty victories enroute to the Carbondale contest. Played before a nearly packed house in the SIU Arena, the game was a tremendous action filled contest with the outcome uncertain until the clos ing minutes. The final score of 67 to 55 did little to indicate how close the game really was. the underdog Trojans stayed close to the taller Nasm -ville team throughout the first three quarters before finally succumbing halfway through the final period. The end to one of the most memorable Trojan seasons in history came at approximately 9:20 when the final buzzer echoed through the Arena. With the contest completed, fans from both schools poured onto the floor to congratulate their heroes, both in victory and in defeat. Although the Trojans had finished second in the outcome at Carbondale, tears of pride filled the eyes of many. The Trojans' season had ended, but regardless of the score, the Trojans still remained number one in our hearts. These two pages are intended as a tribute to the players and the coaches who were on that team The 1977-78 Trojans provided all of us with countlessly thrilling moments of basketball. The Trojans, and Coach Woodward, instilled in us the pride and determination to succeed, whether in sports or the routine of daily life. It is to them we show our appreciation. 76 C'Izhlnatin' £nCoz± of'7£ On March 13-14, Senior student life pictures were taken around MHS. As is evidenced in the following pages, many Seniors attended the occasion and participated in the picture taking. While the inclement weather raged outdoors, the smiling faces of the more uninhibited Seniors indicated that the sun-filled days of spring were rapidly approaching. At this point in the school year. Seniors had reason to rejoice. They were heading down the home stretch toward the magical June 1 — Graduation! 78 79 zuEioniz One day last spring, one of the llloh-met photographers decided to take a few pictures of the various pairs of students observed in the halls and classrooms around MHS. The results are included on these pages. 80 81 Abby Brewster0 Mrs. Harper Teddy Brewster Officer Brophy Officer Klein Martha Brewster Elaine Harper Mortimer Brewster Mrs. Gibbs Morticia Dr Einstein Officer O'Hara Lieutenant Rooney Mr. Witherspoon Mr Hoskins Mr Spenalzo Mrs. Klein Mrs. Brophy Kristi Bengoa Elizabeth Faulkner Sammy Stratemeyer David Blackwell Brian Ridge Vivien Davis Leah Miller Todd McDaniel Toni Edwards Melanie Kruger Jeff Trovillion Randy Anderson Jim Brown Cyril Friend Greg Holley Katie Mann Tena Edwards Gioconda Kendell firing Ling On the evening of Thursday, March 23, the MHS Student Council sponsored their annual “Spring Fling” in the MHS gym. Always a colorful event, this year's dance proved to be no exception. WKYX Disc Jockey Mike Mohr served as host for the occasion as he played the latest disco sounds for the many dancers who turned out. High point of the evening was the featured disco dance contest halfway through the night's festivities. After the ballots had been cast. Juniors David Blackwell and Kerima Kendall came away with the first-place trophies. Because of the large student turnout and the colorful Saturday Night Fever” atmosphere, this year’s Spring Fling will surely go down as one of the most memorable ever. Special thanks for the “Spring Fling go to our Student Council and advisor, Libby Krumrey. JunLoz-cSsnCoz dPzonz and 1 3unjust 86 On Friday, May 5, the MHS Jun ior Class sponsored the annual Junior-Senior Prom at Metropolis High. The evening began at 6 p.m. in the study hall with the Prom banquet, always one of many highlights of the Prom evening. At the banquet, MHS Juniors David Black well and Mike Elliot made after dinner speeches welcoming all students, faculty, and board members. Tony Lillie, speaking on behalf of the Senior class, delivered the customary thank-you speech before the banquet was brought to a close at'7 p.m. The dance itself began at approximately 8 p.m. with music provided by the rock band Effic from Cape Girardeau. The excellent turnout of students dressed in springtime formals and stylish tuxedos complemented greatly this year’s prom theme, “Dreams.” The beautifully decorated MHS gym and excellent rock music made the evening one to remember. Following the conclusion of the dance at midnight, the Prom program continued with the showing of movies in the MHS auditorium. The turnout for the movies was good as students and their guests sat through two thrillers. z This year's Junior-Senior Prom was judged a complete success due to the tireless eftorts of the Junior Class and their advisor, Robert Midnight. Because of this, students and faculty alike anxiously await next year's festive event. Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho” and Don't Start the Revolution Without Me.” After the movies, students adjourned to the cafeteria for a breakfast of hot chocolate and doughnuts. 87 ■■■I snCoz In April, 26 MHS Seniors were chosen in various categories to represent the Senior class in this year's Senior Mosts” election. This year's graduates have chosen Duane Windhorst and Connie Landis as Best All Around. They were chosen not only because of their involvement in school affairs, but also by their appearance and attitude, general personalities, and as the two most outstanding students at MHS. Congratulations also go to (1) Kristi Bengoa and Larry Markus, Best Personality, (2) Leah Miller and Mark Lamb, Most Ambitious;” (3) Todd Sumner and Nancy Taylor, Most Courteous, (4) Susan Wittig and Stan Farley, “Most Dependable, (5) Merlene Wiseman and Keith Burklow, Most Talented — Music; (6) Lana Brinker and Todd McDaniel, Most Talented — Art; (7) Tony Lillie and Vivien Davis, Most Talented — Speech, (8) Jeff Windhorst and Debbie Green, Future Farmer and Future Homemaker; (9) Tina Davis and Dacren Wells, Wittiest, (10) Mike West and Tonya Buchanan, Most School Spirit;” (11) Sammy Stratem-eyer and Jayne Mittendorf, Most Daring; (12) Melanie Krueger and Mike Owens, Most Athletic. 92 98 Co-Editors Rhonda Borum and Leah Miller Advisor Keith Kossow 99 Uzo an £taff Co-Editors Kristi Bengoa and Todd McDaniel Advisor Keith Kossow too 1 (p 7 7 Jriojan ootlialT Front Row: John Schneeman, Mike Elliot. Robert White. Mike Cohoon, Kevin Bowman. Jeff Hargan. Coach Mike Cougill, Allan Cherry. Middle Row: Brad Holley, Dwight Bakehouse, Chris Cooper, Tim Brindley, Chuck Miller, Jack Strong, Keith Burklow, Brent Logeman, Rick Geittman, James Casey, Gene Henley, Frank Forthman, David Casey, Robert Wilcox, Kevin Norwood, David Wedekmg. Front Row: Allen Clark, Steve Hayes, Mike Rushing, Mark Brindley, Skip English, Brad Rodgers, Mike Cohoon, Kevin Bowman, Eddie Beck, Jeff Hargan, Allen Williams. Middle Row: Ronnie Martin, Todd Mizzel, Ricky Romaine, Dwight Foss, David Casey, Steve Brenningmeyer] Frank Brown, Donald Strong, David Collins, Mark Kennedy. Back Row: Clay Word, Doug Brinker. James Bailey, Mike Hadsock. Brent Logeman, Larry Miller, Tony Walker, James Casey, Frank Forthman, Greg Meisinger, Brett Cagle. 102 (2oac(iz± and (da iiaim Front Row: Steve Foss and Jack Strong, co-captains. Back Row: Assistant Coach Alan Cherry, Assistant Coach Robert Beck, Head Coach Chuck McFall, Assistant Coach Mike Cougill. The 1977 football Trojans, under first year Head Coach Chuck McFall, managed to combine a young developing squad with the needed enthusiasm and dedication to provide many moments of exciting football. The highlight of the season had to be the Trojan victory over the Christopher Bearcats 20-6 on Oct. 14. In that game, the Trojans coupled a powerful offense with a tight defense to completely dominate the contest in the season’s finest effort. Although the Trojans had only one victory on the season, the younger players showed moments of greatness. The outlook for the next two seasons offers a vastly improved Trojan squad which should gain more than its share of victories. Front Row: Clay Word, Ricky Romaine, Steve Hayes, Mark Brindley, Skip English, Eddie Beck, Doug Brinker, Ronnie Martin, Coach Cougill. Back Row: Coach Cherry, Jim Bailey, Brent Logeman, Todd Mizell, Mike Hadsock, Steve Brenningmeyer, Larry Miller, David Collings, Mark Kennedy, Frank Brown, Jim Meyer, Manager. 103 (pyj-jS (Inanity Z7zojan± Front Row: Manager Frank Brown, Frank Welch, David Glass, John Shelton, Jake Talley, Chris Hardy, Eddie Moss, Manager, Randy Anderson. Back Row: Steve Woodward, Bob Beck, Terry Rhymes, Larry Markus, Jim Brown, Cameron Trail, Mike Owen, Rick Leek, Mike Cougill, Danny Goins. Front Row: Joey Dunning, Dwight Wieneke, Brian Sutton, Barry Kruger, Eddie Beck. Back Row: Robert Wilcox, John Shelton, Chris Hardy, Tom Henley, Brent Logeman, Leon Owen. 104 Front Row: Chuck Leek, Joe Dunning, Jeff Cunningham, Kevin Smith, Chris Haynes, Allan Clark, Gary Bremer, Shane Smith. Back Row: Shawn Williams, Timm Williams, Chris Hardy, Jim Casey, Frank Forthman, Brian Sutton, Steve Bazor. Chris Sielbeck, Mike Cougill. z£±(inz£n 105 Front Row: Todd Douglas, Monte Eichorn, Richard Farmer. John Riegger, Roger Korte. Mark Goodner, Jeff Holley, Billy Evans. Back Row: Ricky Teckenbrock, Ricky Romame, Doug Brmker, Brent Logeman, Leon Owen, Jeff Moore, Eddie Beck, Barry Kruger. zo±± The 1977-78 cross country team had an eventful year considering the team consisted mostly of underclassmen. The season record ended with six wins and six losses. Gary Bremer, an MHS Cross Country record breaker, qualified for the Illinois Cross Country State Finals. Gary proved to be quite successful in his efforts, as he placed 17th out of 160 other finalists. Next year’s cross country team will return with more experience, knowledge of the sport, and Bremer. 1st Row: David Talmage, John Artman, Brian Sutton, Brent Bremer. 2nd Row: Mark Stevens, David Blackwell, Tom Henley, Shawn Wil liams, Gary Bremer. 106 Front Row: Roger Gilter, Leon Owens, Doug Brinker, Brian Hutchison, Greg Reynolds, Jim Casey, Steve Hayes. Billy Evans. Barry Krueger. Back Row: Robert White, Gilbert McNichols, Clay Word, Shawn Williams, Mike Rushing, Chris Cooper, Jake Talley, Jim Brown, Ronnie Douglas, David Blackwell, Ron Henley. SENIOR TRACKMEN: Ronnie Douglas, Jim Brown, Jacob Talley, Coach Cougill. 107 rzifinzan zfx zcorul HIGH JUMP: Jimmy Casey. DISTANCE MEN: Clay Word, David Blackwell, Mike Rushing. 108 HIGH HURDLES: Greg Reynolds Front Row: Coach Robert Beck, John Sommer, Chuck Leek, Cyril Friend, Mike Burnham, Todd Mizell, Todd Foster. Second Row: Duane Windhorst, Mark Fort. Frank Brown, Richard Jacobs, Robert Wilcox, Dwayne Wieneke, Mike Elliot, Craig Bradley, Brent Logeman 109 The MHS golf team, with first year coach Richard Trampe, had a successful year with a record of 4- 3. Two players of the team, both female, qualified for the girls' State Tournament in Bloomington. Lisa Rottman, a sophomore, placed 19th in the state. At the District Tournament, the team finished in fourth place, with David Glass advancing to the Sectional Tournament in Effingham. Because most of the players consisted of juniors and underclassmen, the MHS golf team should return next year for another winning season. Front Row: Sam Thompson, Jeff Eitkhdz. Mike Pullen, John Riegger, Mark Goodner, Matt Delay, Kim Oliver. Back Row: Monty Eicorn, John Shelton, Andy Miller, David Glass, Lisa Rottman, Coach Richard Trampe. 110 Teri Hall, Mary Rush, Toni Talmage, Paula Wieneke, and Melanie Krueger. Front Row: Brad Cosey, Sam Burkhart, Cameron Trail, Ricky Wynne. Back Row: Keith Burklow, Paul Yarian, Mark Lamb, Mike West, and Mike Halstenberg. in Front Row: Kelly Sandusky, Kim Oliver, Sheree Gilbert, Shelby Meinders, Paula Wieneke, Tammy Jacobs, Manager Lisa Windhorst. Back Row: Jana Corder, Julie Sumner, Lisa Rottman, Melanie Holland, Lisa Rick, Melody Edwards, Coach Mike Denny. 112 Front Row: Laura McNamara, JoAnn Iber, Tena Edwards, Karen Elliot, Tina Metcalf, Paula Wieneke. Back Row: Coach Mary Anderson, Toni Edwards, Teresa Hilgeman, Sue Bremer, Betsy Taylor, Melissa Holzer, Melody Edwards. £ft I ? tf ood(1fua % in JSfjorts . cds a final tribute to our athleticprogram at _r LrV13, the following two pages serve as a synopsis for the fine teams we Haot Ul this past academic year. ' MlC aLT participants in all sports could not possihlg he included in these two payes, the yearhook staff feels that the following pictures will serve as a momenta for all athletes in all shorts at (etro j otis -J-fioh Jbchool. ant 20ULC FRESHMEN: Nietha Meadows, Valerie Akins, Tracy Lillie, Karen Mitchell, Cathy Shelton. 115 VARSITY: Jan Hitterman, Suzanne Remy, Glenda Farmer, Tonya Buchanan, Jayne Mittendorf, Karla Helm. IJzojan JUNIOR VARSITY: Daniele Croach, Patti Mitchell, Linda Wrye, Robin Phillips, Nancy Spruell, Robin Suttles. HBanauzt L.W. Smith Football Award Jack Strong Dutch Schneeman Free Throw Award Eddie Moss V. 0. Decker Basketball M.V.P. Mike Owens Rebounding Award Larry Markus Gerald Wilke Track Award Gary Bremer Rusty Mills Football Award Jack Strong Joe Korte Golf Award David Glass Baseball M.V.P. Richie Jacobs A.A.A. Award Fred Bonifield Tennis Award, Girls Duane Windhorst Melanie Krueger Girls Volleyball M.V.P. Paula Wieneke Girls Basketball M.V.P. Julie Sumner 116 Softball M.V.P. Carmen Kennedy Fred Bonifield Tennis Award, Boys Mike West Rebounding Award Terry Rhymes 118 Jb£udzn£ {2ouncc£ j-j-Laz%i President — Todd Sumner Vice President — Lana Brinker Secretary — Chrystal Burton Treasurer — Tonya Buchanan H9 Freshman-Sophomore Sophomore Council — Lisa Flannery and Katie Mann Advisor — Karen Woods Junior Senior Senior Council — Laurie Lester, Leah Miller. Kristi Bengoa, Tina Davis, Chrystal Burton, Tricia Linn, Teresa Lillie, Jan Wetherington, Sarah Dorris, Merlene Wiseman, Sue Bremer. Advisor — Karen Woods 120 Advisor — Karen Woods, President — Laurie Lester, Vice President — Leah Miller, Treasurer — Kristi Bengoa, Secretary — Chrystal Burton, Announcer — Tina Davis. di [u 121 Advisor — Elizabeth Beardsley. President — Mark Lamb. Vice President — Stan Farley. Secretary — Merlene Wiseman. Treasurer — Leah Miller. (QJ-J-LC£Z± President — Jeff Windhorst First Vice President — Tracy Montgomery Second Vice President — Steve Martin Secretary — Larry Markus Treasurer — Curtis Stratmeyer Reporter — Toni Talmage Sentinel — Steve Foss 122 President — Laura Sielbeck Vice President — Deborah Green Secretary — Debbie Kruger Vice President of Public Relations — Cindy Deschand Service Points Chairman — Linda Crossland Vice President of Recreation — Cheryl McNair Treasurer — Dorothy Meyers 123 Officers: President — Toni Edwards, Vice President — Paula Wieneke, Secretary — Janet Strubinger, Treasurer — Tena Edwards, Advi sor — Marty Johnson. 124 Advisor — Keith Kossow President — Steve Martin Vice President — Sammy Stratemeyer Secretary — Cyril Friend Treasurer — Curtis Stratmeyer U(zy uIj 125 !BzooJca±tcng uIj L(jctun Greg Holley — Sophomore Advisor, Jim Travis — Lieutenant Governor, Ricky Wynn — Sergeant at Arms, Terri Goodner — Senior Advi sor, Lisa Esslinger — Junior Advisor, Tena Edwards — Secretary, Melissa Holzer — Treasurer, Carol Russell — President, Rhonda Seil-beck — Freshman Advisor, Glyn Webb — Sponsor. 126 Officers: President — Steve Foss, Vice President — Mike Elliott, Secretary — Robert Wilcox, Treasurer — David Blackwell. 127 ([)j-J-LC£Z± President — Mark Lamb Vice Pres. — Kristi Bengoa Secretary — Leah Miller Treasurer — Nancy Stratemeyer 129 Un£±fiL Lan± J-f-Lc£Z± President — Melanie Kruger Vice-President — Tony Lillie Secretary — Kristi Bengoa Treasurer — Leah Miller Entertainment — Vivien Davis Special Committees — Sammy Stratemeyer 130 ■ACT, zam The 1977 1978 MHS Speech Team, coached by Diane Byrd, entered in eight speech meets this past year. During the course of the season, MHS had several excellent and superior award winners. Vivien Davis, a senior Speech Team member, was awarded first place at the District meet, thus qualifying her for the Sectional. An added highlight to the speech season was the Reader's Theatre group who advanced to fourth place at the District Reader’s Theatre meet at Carbondale. Based upon last year’s many outstanding accomplishments, next year's team promises to offer tough competition. First Place District Winner Vivien Davis Coach Diane Byrd 131 I'I'LC£Z± President — Bleacher Bums Chuck Miller Vice-President — Bleacher Bums Jody Haverkamp President — Pep Club Sally Beckman Vice-President — Pep Club Rhonda Stegman 132 During the school year many students ask why is there a need for school clubs or what does a student gain by joining a club or school-affiliated organization. The importance of inner-school organizations and clubs is many fold. Aside from helping a student to expand horizons and broaden interests, organizations at our school help students to make new friends while promoting understanding between students of different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. School clubs also help to improve community affairs through club participation in goodwill and charity projects. Last, though certainly not least, school clubs and organizations play an integral part in developing qualities of good citizenship and leadership in their members. For these reasons one can see that school-sponsored clubs and organizations play an important part in our daily school life. 133 zA [u±lc ztmznt Throughout the years, the MHS Music Department has provided the citizens of the community with professional and quality entertainment. The Band and its related divisions have helped stimulate enthusiasm and color for many of our athletic endeavors. Aside from contributing to these sporting events, the organization has helped to generate a cultural and intellectual environment within our community by participating in local parades and concerts. Although the Band and Chorus are traditionally thought of as school organizations and included in the organization section of the lllohmet, the yearbook staff feels that because of their importance to our school, the Band and Chorus should be recognized in a separate section apart from other school organizations. 136 Sl {a o IS and (S)ffuz£Z± Jan Wetherington — Treasurer ft Tony Lillie — Vice-President Merlene Wiseman — Secretary Keith Burklow — President Susan Heine, Suzanne Remy, Nancy Spruell. 137 iZ z £7 r L £ a m Captain Cynthia Pratte Advisor Phyllis Frailey 138 140 144 Iln Losing { ou r fit inch sat that ’Ll fzeeh in touch, hut l ou know thetf cron t. our teachers iui come hick and see them, cd nd l ou know l ou won t. c: ai he somedat it won t natter. ! 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