Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1977 volume:

DAYS I'LL ALWAYS TREASURE Publications 76; Student Council 78; National Honor Society 80; Spanish Club 82; Speech Club 83; Co-op 84; Math team 86; Matchpoints 87; Band 88. FUNNY FACES Juniors 92; Sophomores 98; Freshmen 104; English Department 110; Math and Science Departments 112; Fine Arts Department 114; Practical Arts Department 115; Business Department 116; History Department 118; PE and Drivers Education Department 120; Board of Education and Administration 122; Cooks, secretar- ies and custodians 124. MONESSE Vol. 77 — Momence High School, Momence, IL Copyright 1977 — Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, TX Author — The Monesse staff of MHS Hirst glances at the MONKSSF shouldn't be like looking through an unfamiliar, new b x k but more like leafing through a favorite scrapbtxik. All of us created Good Times I Remember. Although the publications class put it together, the students created the memories that made it happen. In years to come we'll look back and realize that in these four high school years we were guarded from a world where everyone seemed against us. We were taught to cope with the outside so that when we were put into it we’d be ready to face the world and work with it instead of against it. The best of our time, effort and imagination was used in this 1976-77 yearbook so that you can always remember all the gcxxi times and look forward to the best ones that are yet to come. Town-student relations create unity What happens when the people in a community work hand-in- hand' The answer is success and. although many students do not think so. it applies to Momence. L oking for examples, there is a big one located on Franklin Street The high school is always getting help from the people in the community The Lions Club bought new lights for the f(x tball field this vear Eastern Illinois Bank and Red Cedar Lanes chartered buses so many fans could support the team at Mctamora The REDSKIN RAPPER and MONESSE couldn't be- published if it wasn't for the help of the downtown businesses buying ads There arc fxxjstcr clubs who help raise- money for the band and athletics Then there is the Park District which sponsors activities for young and old alike The tennis courts are fhxxfcd even winter for ice skating and different activities are sponsored year around to pro- vide students with entertainment Students have also begun to get involved in town happenings. Many of the an students did their part this past year painting the fire hydrants and the mural on the Momence Museum. The band makes their contributions by giving various concens throughout the year The Glad Festival and bike race also get interested students involved Those in athletics can do their share by taking care of the equipment provided and putting fonh a good effort and whether the team wins or loses, showing gtxxl sportsmanship. Working together is very important to a communitv. especially in a mall town. Although jobs. school and home work take up the majority of hours in the average student's day. a variety of different activities occupy the remainder of their free time. Me st students spend their spare- time on school nights either studying and or watching TV. If time allows, ballgames or an occasional spin through town are usually the highlights of one's schoolnight activities. When Friday night rolls around weekend nightlife begins. For some- staying home anti relaxing seems to meet their satisfaction, but toothers getting out of the house and going somewhere with friends is more to their liking. Whether it's going out for a pizza. seeing the latest movie, taking a trip to the rollerskating rink, bowling, playing a few games of pool or ping-pong, listening to music or just a friendly game of cards, being with their friends and having a gtxxl time is the main idea. There are always others who arc out after bigger and better things, this group gets things flyin'. It's not as if these people are wild but going to rtxk concerts and partying is a lifestyle they enjoy. This is just a taste of a number of different ways in which MHS students spent their nightlife. Kach person does what they like best and if they enjoy it that's what really counts. 4. All the President’s Men V A Star is Bom Top ten movies for ’77 7. Rocky 8. Network 9. Taxi Driver 10. Fun With Dick and I PETER sellers new adventure COMED' the PINK PANTHEI _ STRIKES AGAIN p Without transportation and having limited finances caused most young people to stay around Momcncc. Moment? hoys couldn't get to Grant Park or Kankakee often enough to look for girls and carry on any kind of decent romance. Phone calls to these towns were toll calls. At the same time those boys couldn't get to Moment? very easily either, therefore the com- petition here was less. My high school years of 1940-1944 were during the war years. This meant that there was a complete lack of frills for high school students. Pirst of all there was gas rationing. This eliminated all unnecessary trips and that included just riding around. Farmers had access to more gasoline and farm hoys were especially popular. Tires were rationed and an evening of going somewhere might mean patching an inner-tube to get home. Theaters were ordered closed to cut hack on the use of electricity. So. stxial activities were limited to school and church events. Football games and track meets were conducted in'the aftermx ns of a school day. There were no baseball or golf teams. The school did not operate any buses, students had to get to school and ball games the best way they could. Most everything we did was overshadowed by the War. Farewell panics for departing service men were common. The school provided advi- sory group parties and class parties (the Jr.-Sr. prom was in the high school gym. catered by the Home He class). Probably due to an extremely cold winter and a lack of warm wcxden clothing, girls started wearing slacks, mostly dungarees. They had worn them previously to and from school under dresses as it was a cold walk from their homes to school, now they were finally allowed to keep them on at sch x l. The boys reacted, finally in jest, by appearing in skirts, but that was short- lived. Most clothing was conservative and practi- cal in nature because of shortages, but the Zoot Suit for boys had a modest life span. This con- sisted of a 2-piece suit of usually dark material. The coat was double-breasted with extremely padded shoulders and wide lapels, the pants were big and full at the top but tapered severely to very small pantlegs at the cuffs. Then we wore a hat with a wide brim and a long key chain which could hang to our knees. The major vice of the young people was smoking. Cheap cigarettes were IOC a pack, the expensive 15C. The legal age for being served alcoholic beverages was 21, therefore it was prac- tically impossible to 'fool’ any bartender if you were in high school. There were a couple of places east of town where young people could get package liquor but would have to get there and then go somewhere else to consume it. A drinking party of more than 2 or 3 was consideret! 'big news. The city or someone sponsored a youth center uptown called the Wigwam for a while. They had jukebox dancing, a pop machine and at least one adult sponsor, but the only ones that attended were the same kids you saw at school and who could walk to it. The school had noon dancing to jukebox, but as the total high school population was around 150. it was usually the same kids again who attended. Most churches attempted to-provide some recreation, mostly on weekends, but again were limited by lack of transportation and materials and help. Young people attended churches more then. I believe, because it was something to do and most parents would let them out for a church function. Afterwards, we could go to Barsanti’s, an ice cream parlor on the corner north of a Parish Bank, or to Jensen's Drugstore which had a soda fountain Most unsponsored, extra-curricular activities were things done that didn't require raw materials, just ingenuity, however warped. Halloween was usually reluctantly accepted by town people as a time for 'letting off steam for teenagers. There were many out houses still in existence which were a great challenge. Many were guarded, but the young people usually prevailed by outwaiting the guards. An unattended car left out- side would be 'blocked up' with blocks of wood from a neighbors wood- pile. unripened green tomatoes from Victory Gardens would be used to barrage cars driving by at night, wore from outside clothes lines were spliced together and quietly tied around smaller houses so that those inside couldn't get out through their doors if the doors opened outward. Rarely did someone get hurt. Someone, somewhere would sponsor a party for the teenagers to 'Keep them off the streets. But this just provided a rallying place to meet, plan and brag about their accomplishments. Here enough boys could be found to earn- two cars and leave them bumper to bumper crossways between buildings in an alley downtown so that (1) the alley was blocked and (2) neither car could be moved without being lifted out. The police would only show up if some material damage was done and these problems were rare. The next day was clean-up. By then it would be known who left the remains of a farmer-butchered animal on the school superintendent's porch; they got to dean it up. What a thrill to be able to take credit for any of these stimulating activities. Now, I am wondering if some parents ttxiay, quietly worrying if their kids are drinking and, or on dope, wouldn't secretly be proud to have to ground their teenagers after some such prank or activity, know- ing that their offspring had used a little inherited ingenuity and carried it out to their best ability. Instead, today they hear that there is nothing to do (the home only had two tv's, stereo and two phones) nowhere to go (a late model car. with tape deck and cb's, sits in the backyard with enough gas to go 100 miles and back, nobody cares (most churches arc- pleading for young people, school activities are curtailed by the indiffer- ence of teenagers; they would rather listen to music than create it with singing, forming bands or choral groups, etc.). Finally, don’t interpret this as a put down of today's youth. Person- ally. I think that they are great! The above copy was written by Frank B. Johnson, a former school board member. He wrote about his 'Good Times' when he was in school to show tlx students what it was like 30 years ago. The times weren't much different than now. and probably won’t change much in the next 30 years when current students will l x k back on those 'g xxl old days.’ 7 Oh thank heaven for the class of ’77 JEFF ANDERSON Prom Court 3; Basket- ball I. 2, 3; Football 1,2. 3; Track 1 IX)N ANSTROM Class Vice President 4; Math Club 1, 3. 4. Math Contest 1, 3, 4; Bas- ketball I, 2, 4, Track 3.4; Baseball MVP 3. MARCiARET BAXTER Prom Attendant V ALAN BLANCHETTE: Early Grad; Chess Club 2. Co-Op 3.4. ANTOIN ETTE BLANCH ETTE: Home coming Attendant 4; Spanish Club 2; Speech Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Speech (Contest 2; Math Con- test 4; NHS 3, 4; RAPPER Staff 3. 4; MON ESSE Staff 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Softball 3. KEVIN BLANCHETTE: Early Grad; Stu dent Council 3; Class Treasurer 2; Spanish Club 2; Speech Club 1,2, 3. 4; Speech Con- test 2, 3, 4; Math Club 1.2; Math Q� ntest 1. 2, 3; NHS 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. Basketball 3. Being the largest group ever to graduate from Momcncc High, the class of 77 has made numerous contributions to the school in sports and extracurricular activities as well As freshmen, they started out by selling magazines for a fund raising activity trading the seniors their first year were officers: Mike Vickery. President. Jackie Sue Tedford, Vice-President. Cindy Nii kies Down, Secretary and Bob Knowles, Treasurer. In sports the 77 ers proved themselves well, .� v they outscored their opponents 186-6 in f x thall and compiled a 10-2 record in basketball. ( lass rings were the major issue for the seniors their sophomore year. Officers included Terri ( lark. President, Hob Knowles, Vice-President, IXena Kincaid. Treasurer, and Kevin Blanchette, Sec- retary Also is sophomores, the seniors saw the beginning of a girls sports program offering three competitive sports. Photographs and Memories was the theme for the prom chosen by this year's graduation class. Officers Bob Knowles, President, Rick Morse, Vice-President, Cindy Nickles Down, Secretary, and Jackie Sue Tedford. Treasurer were in charge of organizing the prom. In sports, the girls' bowling team, consisting of all juniors, went to state and placed 16th out of 32. Hie boys were not to lx- out- done either, as the golf team, dominated by juniors, received the highest ranking ever in district com- petition and the track team placed4th in state. Now as seniors, they are the 101 th class to graduate. In their last year of high school, the class of 7' excelled in |x rts The football team was chosen at large to play in state playoffs For the first time in history, boys basketball won the Regional And the girls placed second in volleyball and first in basketball in KVC action. Officers of the graduating c lass were; Darwin Wilson. President. Don Anstrom, Vice-President, IXena Kincaid, Treasurer and Terri Clark, secretary. CONNIE BRAMER Co-Op 4 MARK CARTER: Math Contest 1, 4; NHS 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2. JAY CHERRY: Football 1. 2. 3, 4. Baseball 1,3. BRIAN CLIFTON: Chorus 1, 2; Football 1. 2; Track 1.2. TERRI L. CLARK: Bowling 3. TERRI A. ('LARK Student Council 2, 3. 4; Class President 2, Secretary 4, Homecoming Attendant 4; Spanish Club 2; Cupid’s Court Queen 3; Chorus 2; NHS 3, 4; RAPPER Staff 3, 4; MONESSE Staff 3, 4; Volleyball 2. 3.4; Bowling 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4. DAWN CRAIG: Student Council 3, 4; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; Math Contest 4; Co- ( )p i; NHS 3. i; Volleyball v Track 2. V VI.KA DAM Student Council I, 3. 4. Span- ish Club 1.2. 3: Math Club I. 2. 3. 4; Math Contest 1.2. V 1. Matchpoints 3. l, RAPPHR Malt 3. 4. MONESSE Staff 3. 4; Track 3. Who's Who Award” NHS 3. 4. I STEVE DIERINGER Co-Op .3. MATT DIONNE: M Club 2. 3. 4; Golf 1,2. 3. I JOHN IX)NAHlJE: Co-Op 3; Baseball 1 (• ( I N 1) DOWN: h.arly Grad.; Student ' Council 2. .3; (lass Secretary 1. 3; NHS 3. � ; RAPPER Staff 3. l; MONESSE Staff 3. 4; l3owling 3. I .OR I ELLSWORTH: Student Council 4; Spanish ( .'lub 2. 3; Speech Club I. NHS 3. 4; I Who's Who Award.” KATHY EISHER Softball 3, i. Bowling 3 SI 'E GARRY: Speech (jontese I: Co-Op 3. Howling 2. RANELL GEREG. Chorus 1. 2. 3. TONNA GIASSON. Chorus 1.2. 3 ( AROI.YN GOLDEN: Student Council I; Spanish Club I; Speech Club I. 2. 3. 4. Base- ball ami Basketball Manager 3. I; Volleyball 2. 3. GREGGOSSE Baseball 3 IRANK GRAVES Speech ( lub 3. Match- points 1; ( horns I. 2; Football I. 2. 3. 4; Track 1.2. 3. CAROL HARRISON NHS 3. � . Basketball ■ PI I I'-R HER NADI. . Football 2. 3. i. Trac k 2 I.Al RIA HISER Early Grad.; Speech Club 1. Co-Op I: Band I KEITH HOPPEE: Homecoming Escort 4: Spanish Club I; Football 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2; Basketball 1.2. 3. 4 VAL JEWELL: Homecoming Attendant 1; Co-Op 3. 1; Cheerleading I, 2. 3; Volleyball 2; Track 2. ROBERT JONES: Basketball I, 2; Track 1. LEONARD KELLER Football 2. 3. 4: Track MIKE KELLER: Spanish Club 3; Chess Club 2. 3. i; Basketball 1; Golf 1.2. 3. Tennis 2 DEENA KINCAID: Student Council 2. 3. j. (.lass Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 4: Home- coming Attendant 2. 4; Softball 3. Bowling 2. 3. Basketball 2. CHI CK KLASSEN Co-Op 3 DEAN KLEINERT: Band 1.2. GENE KLEINERT Band 1.2. 3; Baseball 1. BOB KNOWLES: Student Council I, 2. 3. Class Treasurer I. (.‘lass Vice President 2; ( lass President 3; Speech Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech Contest 1.2. 3; Cupid's Court 3; Band 2. 3. 4 DEBBIF. LAMBERT: Student Council 4; NHS 3. 4. RAPPER Staff Editor 4; MONESSE Staff 4 REID LANEVILLE Football 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4. TIM MANES Co-Op 3. l LARRY MANSBERGER Chess Club I. 2. 3. I. Math (.ontest 1.2. 3; Tennis 2. REESE MARRS Math Club 4; Math Contest � . RAPPER Staff 3. 4; MONESSE! Staff 3. � . Basketball 1. 3. i. Golf 1.2. 3. � KATIE MATT(X!KS Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Cho- rus 1. Softball 1; Track 1 MARTY MATT(X!KS: Baseball 1. 2. 3 MIKE. MAI TCX.KS: King of Cupid's (!ourt 4: Baseball 2, 3: Golf 3 ILENI. MERRILL: Homecoming Attendant i. Softball I; Basketball 1 RICHARD MERRILL Fcx� tball 1. 2. 3. � Baseball 1.3. Track 1 DAN MITCHELL: Co-Op 4 JANICE M(X)DY: Speech Club 1. Co-Op 3 BRENDA MOORE. Pom-Pon Squad 2: Trac k 2. RICK MORSE: Student Council 1.2, 3. Clas Vice President 3. Spanish (.lub I. 2. 3; Chess Chib 2. 3. 1; Speech Club 2. 3. 4; Speech Contest 2. 3. 4; Cupid's Court 3; Band 1.2. 3, Who's Who” Award; Track I. 3.4. TOM McKINLAY: Speech (!lub 3. Speech (.ontest 3; Football 2. 3. 4; Track I. 2. 3. LEON MUNYON: Early Grad.; Student (.ouncil 1. 2. 3. Homecoming Escort 1. 3; Speech Club 1. 2; RAPPER Staff 3. 4. MONESSE Staff 3. 4; Football 1.2. WILLIAM MIJNYON: Student Council I. 2; Spanish Club 2, 4; Chess Club I. 2. 4; Speech Contest 1. Math Club I, 2. 4. Math ( ontest 1. 2. 4; Matc hpoints 2. 4; Manager of Baseball I; Football I; Baseball 1.2 RALPH McKINNEY Track 4. SHERON McNICKLES Spanish Club I. 2. 9 3; Speech Club 1, 2, 3; Speech Contest 1,2; Math Club 4; Math Contest 4. BRET PANSA: Co-Op4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. JEFF PETRO: Co-Op 4; Golf 4. ANN PERRY: Volleyball 2. 3; Track 3. SUSAN PETKUNAS: Early Grad.; Student Council 2, 3. MICKEY PORTER Student Council 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Spanish Club 1; Chess Club 2; Speech Contest 4; Math Con- test 4; Chorus 1; Manager of Football 1; Bas- ketball 1, 2. 3; Golf 1, 2, 3,4; Tennis 2. MARK PRAIRIE: Chess Club 2, 3. 4; Math Club 3. 4; Math Contest 3, 4; NHS 4; Who’s Who” Award; Baseball Manager 1; Basketball 1; Golf 3; Tennis 2. BRENDA RABER: Co-Op 3. 4. CAROL RF.HMER: Speech Club 1. 2; Co- Op 4. BARB REISING: Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Speech Club 1, 2, 3; Speech Contest 2; Math Club 1, 3. 4; Math Contest 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Cheerlcading 1, 2, 3. 4; NHS 3, 4; RAPPER Staff 3, 4; MONESSE Staff 3, 4; Track 3. 4; Who’s Who” Award; DAR TOM ROSS: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3.4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4. ALAN ROUNDTREE: Basketball 1, 2; Track 1,2,3. DAVID SANDERS: Spanish Club 1, 2; Chess Club 2. 3; Math Club 3; Math Contest 3, 4; Matchpoints 4; RAPPER Staff 3, 4; MONESSE Staff 2. 3, 4; Who’s Who” Award; Basketball Manager 2; Football 1, 2; Track 3,4; Golf 3,4. GERALD SANSTROM: Spanish Club 1. 2. 3; Math Club 3; Matchpoints 4. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; General Mills Award MELANIE SIMPSON: Cheerleading I; Vol- leyball 2. SUE SIWICKI Early Grad . RAPPER Staff 3,4; MONESSE Staff 3,4. LINDA SMITH: Homecoming Queen 4; Spanish Club 1,2; Speech Club 1,4; Speech Contest I, 2,4; Chorus 1. 2. STEVE SMITH: Chess Club 2; Math Contest 4. CHRIS SNAPP Baseball 1. JEFF SPRY: Chess Club 1.2. PENNY STEIN HOUR: Student Council 1; Spanish Club 1. 2. 3; Manager of Baseball 2; Volleyball 3. DAWN STUDER Speech Club 1 CHERYL SQUIRE: Band 2. 3; Pom Pon Squad 2. 3 JACKIE SUE TEDFORD: Student Council 3. 4; Class Vice President 1. Class Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 1. 2; Speech Club 1. 2; MONESSE Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; NHS 3. 4; RAPPER Staff 3. 4; Outstanding Journalist of the Year” 3. MICHELLE THYFAULT: Student Council 2; Speech Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Co-Op 4; RAPPER Staff 3; MINESSE Staff 3. DENISE THOMPSON Co-Op 3; Band I. Bow ling 3; Early Grad. DONNA TROBAUGH Spanish Club 1; Speech Club 1.2. 3; Speech Contest 1. Co-Op 3. 4; Band 1.2. NHS 3. 4; Softball 2; Track 2. CARMA TROWELL Volleyball 3; Softball 4; Track 3; Basketball 4. MARK TURNER Co-Op 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3; Basketball 3.4. GERALD VAN VLECK Chess Club 2. 3.4. MIKE VICKERY Student Council i. 3. 4; Class President 1. Math Club 4; Math Con test 4; Cupid’s Court King 3; NHS 3. 4; RAPPER Staff 3. Editor 4; MONESSE Staff 2. 3. 4; Who’s Who” Award; F x tball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; M Club 1.2. 3, 4. BART VIGLIEMO: Co-Op 3 SCOTT WARREN: M Club 2, 3,4; Football 1.2. 3. 4. YOLANDA WELLMAKER Spanish Club 3. Band 1; C.'horns 2; Pom-Pon Squad 2. ROGER WEST: MVP Basketball 3; F x� tball 1. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; Tennis BRETT WHISKERS: Football 1, 2. 3, l Baseball 1, 2. 3. DARWIN WILSON: Student Council 4; Class President 4, Fcxwball 4 DON YANOWSKI: Spanish Club 1. 2. Speech Club 1.2. Math Club 4; Math Contest 4; Chorus 1. 2. RAPPER Staff 4; MONESSE Staff 4; Football I. 2, 3. 4; Base-ball 1. 2; Track 3. 4; M Club 1.2, 3,4. BRUCE ZIMMERMAN: Speech Club 1. 2. 3; Manager of Baseball I; E x)tball 2. 3. 4; Ba« ketball 1 Jerry Andruch Margaret Baxter Jeff Anderson Don Anstrom Jim Billadeau Alan Blanchette Antoinette Blanchette Kevin Blanchette “What it means to be a senior” Being my last year it means making plans on what I am going to do when I get out, which could be anything.” Ray Marcotte For me being a senior is something rewarding because you’ve worked twelve long years to get where you are today. Carma Trowel 1 It means having fun looking back at the past realizing the mistakes I have made and wanting to go back and correct them.” Matt Dionne Being a senior means facing one of the hardest decisions in life, deciding what to do after you get out of school.” Jackie Sue Tedford To me being a senior is being one year away from becoming a freshman again. Mark Carter It means that if I plan on going to any basketball or football games that I will have to pay adult prices.” Mike Mattocks It means responsibility to create what I want out of life. Karl Aldridge It means I will not have to waste half a cigarette out on the comer.” Mike McGarity Bonnie Bogart Beth Bookout 11 Connie Bramer Terri L. Clark Dawn Craig Karen Dau Paul Dhom Steve Dieringer Matt Dionne Theresa A. Clark January zum wa inc took advantage of the early graduation program approved just last year. Alan Blanchette. Kevin Blanchette, Cindy Down, (.auric Miser. Ix-on Munyon, Sue Petkunas, Brian Prather. Brian Provost. Nancy Rambo, Sue Siwicki, Denise Thompson and Betty West are the first group to graduate early in the history of Moment c High. Junior Buddy Munyon w ill be graduating in June w ith the remainder of the Class of '77. Early graduation takes twelve 12 John Donahue Cindy Down To lx- eligible for this privilege one must have earned all the required credits for graduation anti must either attend college or have a full time job prior to June of that same year. One of the downfalls that the early graduates had to accept was that they weren't allowed to participate in any school activity that extended past the time of graduation. Susan Garry Randell Gereg Ranell Gercg Tonna Gisson 13 Carolyn Golden Greg Gosse Seniors Terri Clark and Melanie Simpson help sophomore Debbie Saindon to kick the habit. Franklin Graves Olivia Harper Ronnie Harwell Dean Graves Tad Graves Carol Harrison Peter Hernandez David Hiller Laurie Hiser Kevin Holliday 14 Robert Knowles Jerome Lagacy Debbie Lambert Reid Laneville Steve Lowman Ella Lynch Tim Manes Larry Mansberger Crazy seniors tied for Spirit Plaque 15 1st 3 year grad Reese Marrs Marty Mattocks Mike McGarity Ilene Merrill Ralph McKinney Dan Mitchell Sheron McNickles Robert Mitchell Katie Mattocks Mike Mattocks Tom McKinlay Richard Merrill 16 Barbara Reising Sue Reynolds William Roene Seniors gave blood Marilyn Romadka Senior Sue Siwicki is shown giving blood during homecom- ing for the pop top contest. Sen- iors that donated blood were given pop tops for the contest. All the pop tops that were col- lected throughout the contest were given to Children’s Memo- rial Hospital. For each 1000 pop tops, some child received one- half hour on the dialysis machine. Alan Roundtree David Sanders Debbie Sanders Sally Santos Gerald Sanstrom Sue Siwicki Melanie Simpson Jon Simpson Francene Sharpe Cindy Sterns Penny Steinhour Teresa Stems uair Dawn Studer Denise Thompson Mark Turner Cheryl Ward Melba Stidham Tammy Tedford Donna Trobaugh mv Carma Trowell X Mike Vickery Bart Vigielmo Gerald Van Vleck Scott Warren Michelle Thyfault Removing unsightly blemishes, returning the hotly to its origi- nal contoured fine line and general frame adjustments are some of the things Keith Hoppcl and Roger West did in their spare time. Both Keith and Roger were influenced by Keith's dad and grandfather. They went even further to learn about their hobby by going to the Area Career Center. Each attended for two years. Keith and Roger painted in their free time during the warm months in Keith's garage. When the cold months came along, they didn’t paint, except at the Career Center. A custom paint job and btxly work done by Keith and Roger will run less than half of what a known body shop will charge. They go by what the customer wants, whether it may be a differ- ent color or a striping. The time and effort it takes to do the extra things are added to the usual rate. The harder the job is, the more it costs. Although Roger and Keith lack much of the mcxlern equip- ment body shops have they had many satisfied customers and their work speaks for itself. ___________________________________________________________J Yolanda Well maker Betty West Roger West Napoleon Willis Bruce Zimmerman 21 m reai g®[ffi to 8ft 5 It’s Jus it ©ytr p©Q D© S One of the hardest parts of growing up is answering questions. Not just common everyday questions but the ones that don’t have answers. These are the questions that are asked by parents, teachers, assistant prin- cipals and policemen. A lot of things that teen-agers do doesn’t make sense to anyone but another teenager. That’s when the questions start, Why can’t you ever stay home? How can you just ride around all night? You kids aren’t drinking in the car, are you?” Most of our elders” have forgotten the thrill of doing something with risk involved. Trying to get served when you are only 16, ditching school and creeping in the house at 2:00 a.m. when you’re suppose to be home at 12:00 are a few of the things we do to put a little excitement in an otherwise dull life. But they just can’t seem to understand why we do these things. And although we won’t admit it, most of us aren’t too sure ourselves. A lot of our actions are the spur of the moment” things. This gives us less time to think of the consequences that could arise if we would get caught in the act. When you come right down to it, the truth is not always the best or most logical answer. If your mother asked the everpopular, What are you doing tonight?” and you replied I think I’ll get drunk on my — you’d never get out the door. It’s usually better to avoid telling the high- lights of the night and concentrate on talking about the more boring and low-risk” aspects that arc usually included in the evening. Someday we’ll look back at these years and remember just how much trouble we were. 23 One of the most temperamental and moody women of all time is Mother Nature. She can start out the day bright and clear and end it thundering. She gives us the cold treatment for weeks and when we finally begin to live with it she brings forth an unexpected week of warmth to let us know how good we once had it. As Nature’s moods change, so do ours. Spring gives everyone a little more energy and an appreciation of life, especially . . . Muddy grounds, Easter vacation. Prom dates. Green grass and First sunburn. Flowering trees. Winter makes everyone just a little more cautious. It brings thoughts of . ■ ■ Ski trips, Christmas, Snowmen and angels, Sledding and skating. Towing bills. Cold feet and Jumping cables, Foggy glasses. Summer always seems to fly by. Particularly when looking back at. Carnivals and fairs, 4th of July, Outside parties. Sweating to death, Long days. Cut-offs and Summer jobs. Drive-ins. Fall brings us out of those careful days of summer and occupies schedules with ... _ . Burning leaves, Pumpkins, Football, Homecoming, Hay rides. Bonfires, Turkey, Hot Choco- late and Cold weather. • UPPER LEFT 1975 Homecoming Queen. Gndie Sharkey, crowned the radiant looking Linda Smith as the 1976 Queen UPPER CENTER Jimmy says Bum the Devils was the winning float's theme done by the senior class UPPER RIGHT: The bonfire was one of the events that was put on by the Student Council. LOWER LEFT: The 1976 Home- coming Court was from left: senior attendants Ilcne Merrill, Dcena Kincaid, Toni Blanchette. Tern Clark and Linda Smith, sophomore attendant Rachael Wells and junior attendant Camille Douglas. 28 22nd Annual Homecoming Jimminy Cricket fires up Redskins Homecoming 1976 had alot of good times to remember for the student body and staff at MHS. For the fourth consecutive year, the Stu- dent Council put together alot of fun and adventure, making Spirit Week a success. Tuesday began the flurry of activities with Hat Day. Students and faculty wore hats of all shapes and sizes, ranging from baseball caps to stocking hats. Also on Tuesday was the beginning of the week long pop-top, cutest smile and sexiest legs contest. Photographs were taken of several volunteers' smiles and legs. Cheryl Squire captured the Cutest Smile and Darwin Wilson walked away with the sexiest legs.” Inside-Out Day,” one of the three dress-up days included in the week, highlighted Wednesday. Tags and seams made the scene for the day. The most spirited activity occurred Thursday afternoon with classes and faculty competing against each other in four races. Points were awarded toward the Spirit Plaque. First off was the water ride. The jun- iors captured this event. The class of 77 was the winner of the human wheel barrel race with the amazing time of 30 seconds. Next came the hoppity hop race, which was the most interesting of all the races. Many of the long legged hoppers spent more time on the ground than the hoppity hop. Despite this fact, sophomores captured a first place in the event. Competition ended with the annual tug-o-war. It was close between every class but the seniors emerged the victorious ones. They were inturn defeated by the faculty. Thursday was also Walt Disney Dress-Up Day, going along with the theme of the week. The halls were filled with Mickey Mouse and his friends. Students and faculty-, wearing the school colors observed the Home- coming Parade Friday afternoon. The seniors’ float, Jimminy says 'Burn the Devils’, received first place. In the club division, the junior high Student Council’s Thump the Devils received first place. Highlighting the halftime of the varsity game against the Peotone Blue Devils was the announcement of the 1976 Homecoming Queen. With a smile very much frozen on her face. Linda Smith was crowned by last year’s queen. Cyndi Sharkey. The Spirit Plaque was awarded dur- ing this time also. The seniors and sophomores tied for first place. Bringing the week to a climax was the dance in the jr. high gym Sat- urday evening and featured Hollywood Boulevard.” 29 Faculty-students mix well Spirit Week offers escape from routine - Skin playoff dreams turn to nightmare Wc’rc halfway there guys, don’t let down, second half’s just like another game” . . . The Momence Redskins had just demolished a good Watseka team 47-T A win that capped an 81 season for the Scalpers. A year marred by only one conference loss to Herscher. That defeat, it seemed, sould keep Momence from the state playoffs. One loss it seemed would keep Momence out of the playoffs . . . Redskin players were jubilant after their win. yet subdued. They knew their chances of reaching the coveted playoffs would increase 100 if the Irish of Bishop McNamara could knock off the Herscher Tigers. That would throw the KVC into a three way tie with Momence. Mac and Herscher all claiming a share of the crown with identical 4-1 records in conference play. The players filed into the lockerroom quietly, all going to the chalk- board for a squad meeting, maybe their last. The players filed in for a squad meeting, maybe their last. . . They were all there now. The coache’s son Jay. who had played on one leg the last few regular season games, the little Mexican speedster Hernandez who never played football at all until his junior year. Sitting in one corner were junior sensation Ira Jefferson and linebacker Brett Whisker. Whisker has been said to have more sense for the ball than Dean Martin has for booze. There were also the loners, Mike Vickery, who is a converted split end now throwing passes instead of catching them, sat alone as did Skin tackle Don Yanowsky. This was a diversified team: white, black, Mexican. Polish, all blended together despite per- sonalities or races to be what some say was the finest team Momence ever fielded. Despite personalities or races they blended into what may have been the best Skin 11... People had predicted great things on the gridiron for this the class of 77 at Momence. As freshmen they outscored their opponents 186-6 en route to a perfect 6-0 season. As sophs many played on a varsity squad that MADE the playoffs! But in their two year reign on the gridiron at Momence, the class of ’77 had yet to win or even tie for a conference championship. Wc won't know until Saturday night. Only thing to do now is wait. . Skin menton Jack Cherry entered the room followed by assistants, statiticians and just well wishers and announced McNamara beat Herscher 20-6, . . .” That was about all he got out as the lockerroom errupted with emotion. Things soon quieted down and Cherry contin- ued, . . . we won’t know until late Saturday if we make it. if we do I’ll call and we’ll practice Sunday. The only thing to do now is wait.’’ ABOVE: Always chc outspoken character, coach Jack Cherry lets his opinions be known in the state playoff game against the State’s top ranked team Metamora. 32 Politics almost kept the Redskins out of the playoffs. Saturday morning the conference principals voted Mac the least representative team and the Momcnce-Herschcr winner became the conference representative. Thus Hcrscher advanced to the playoffs. Many felt this was done not because Herscher was better but because Momcnce had an outside shot at a wild card berth.” When the phone rang at 9:30 p.m. the Redskins were in the playoffs! I-ate Saturday night it was a dejected coach Cherry who had given up hope when no call came by 9 p.m. But when the phone rang 30 minutes later the Momcnce Redskins were in the tournament. It didn’t matter that the Scalpers would travel to Mctamora to play the defending 3A champs and winners of 30 straight games, they were just happy to be playing. Metamora trailed unranked, unheralded Momence21-0. . . It was an enthused wild bunch of guys that took the field that memorable Wednesday evening. Playing as wild as they acted, Momcnce completely con- trolled first half action. It was a stunned Metamora team that went to the dressing room at halftime trailing unranked, unhearldcd Momcnce 21-0! But that first half action had cost the wild men from Momcnce. Injuries to key personal made second half action look gloomy. LEFT: Injuries to key personal led to the Skin demise; here Scalper halfback Tom Ross leaves the game, never to return. BELOW: Showing the agonizing pain of defeat, senior Mike Vickery epitom- izes the losing athlete as he wobbles from the field after losing his last high school gridiron battle . . . and like another game it was, and while Momence won the first half, Metamora won the second. When the smoke had cleared it was a one point victory for the defending state champs. So while Momence lost the game, who really won the battle? They played even with a team that went on to the state championship and had it not been for Momence injuries who knows who would be the reigning state champs. 33 Early defeat brings life into Skins VARSITY FOOTBALL MHS OPP Kankakee Eastridge 12 6 Hoopcston 64 0 Gary (IN) Emerson 28 0 Flcrschcr 0 14 St. Anne 28 8 Peotone 69 0 Bishop McNamara 34 0 Clifton Central 42 12 Watseka 47 7 STATE PLAYOFF METAMORA 21 22 KVC 4-1-0 Season 8-2-0 Although they were the second team in three years to make the state playoffs, the 1976 Redskins were one of the most exciting squads in recent years according to many ardent fans. It wasn’t until an early season 0-14 loss to Herscher that the Skins unfolded their talents and wiped up the rest of the regular season opponents. With an awesome defense led by linebackers Brett Whisker and Jay Cherry, and linemen Jon Simpson, Ira Jefferson and Don Yanowsky, the opponents could only manage a meager seven points per game average. Offensively every thing was there. First, a grueling ground attack led by fullback Jon Simpson who battered his way for 653 yards. Secondly there was the explosive- ness of halfback Tommy Ross who averaged an incredible 8.8 yards per carry. Thirdly, an improved Redskin passing attack, courtesy of quarterback Mike Vickery, amassed over 500 yards and nine touchdowns. Along with the receiving of Don Anstrom and sophomore Tommy Douglas, this quintet provided the fans with the action they loved to watch. I think the turning point of the season was the game against McNamara because our emotion was so strong that we couldn’t lose,” stated lineman Don Yanowsky. From that point on, every game showed a display of emotion on emergence from the locker room that has been missing in years past. After the final regular season game, a 47-7 whollup of rival Watseka, those keyed up Skins carried their mentor, coach Jack Cherry, off the field on their shoulders. They knew that the victory had almost assured a state playoff bid. Post season honors gave five Skins all-area titles. Those receiving honors were Don Yanowsky, Jon Simpson, Jay Cherry, Ira Jefferson and Brett Whisker. Tom Ross was given a special mention award. 34 TOP LEFT: Fullback Jon Simpson rambles for outside yardage in the season opener against Eas- tridge ABOVE: The revived Redskin defense terrorized the Irish allowing only 50 yards of total offense CENTER: Reserves Leonard Kel- ler, Brad Seibert. Joe Reising and Brad Booi gang tackle in the lopsided Homecoming victory over Pcotone. BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the varsity squad were Row one: M. Ringo, P Hernandez, P Hunte, F. Graves, J Reising, R Merrill, B. Seibert, S. Smith. Row 2: I. Jefferson, N. White, S. Warren, J. Newberry. B. Whisker, L Keller, J. Cherry, M. Carter. Row three: T McKinley, T. Douglas. J. Green, W. Shegog. T. Ross.J. Simpson, R. Lanevillc, J. Yanowsky, K. Blanchette. Row four: D. Wilson, M. Vickery, B. Zimmerman, G. Leftndge, G. Borggren, B. Booi, D. Yanowsky. D. Anstrom. 35 F-S beats Mac, finishes season 4-4; Frosh lose opener, win last 5 games FROSH FOOTBALL MHS OPP Eastridgc 0 6 Hcrscher 8 0 St. Anne 26 0 Peotonc 14 0 Bishop McNamara 12 0 Central 5-0 KVC 5-1 Season 20 6 FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL MHS OPP Eastridge 6 8 Hoopston 26 0 Herscher 0 14 St. Anne 26 8 Pcotone 34 0 Bishop McNamara 8 2 Central 8 14 Watscka 3- 2 4- 4 KVC Season 8 12 TOP Running back Lyncll Watts gets some needed blocking as he looks for room to run. BOTTOM The members of the 1976 Frosh Soph squad are Front row T Btlladeau. R Blcylc. P Fregcau. P. Hendrix. P Johnson. Ro. Koenig, Ra Koenig. K Matthais. G. Dcpatis. B. Graves. 2nd row K Denton. J. Lee. B. Whitfield. S. Mittons. J Hernandez. D Lebeau, D. Jones, L Watts. D Pilarski.J. Laity. L. Bern. J. Wcstholtz. 3rd row M. Schopf. J Andruch. J. Greenly, L. Knowles. M. Morse. D. Delaney, M. Baxter. T. Ted ford. P Wells, R. Katschke. A Amadio. 4th row: Coach John Lusk. T. Trowell. T. McCray. M Dhom, D Doud. C. McCray. D. Simpson. D Vent. T Wolford, T Lebeau. Mgr. J. Dwyer, Coach Bill Smith 3th row: J. Rice. M Giasson. M Keen, G Bush, H. Johnson. T Smith, S Loftus, R Schuelke. L Snipes. V. McFarlane.J. Mitchell, T Work- man. C� Dau 36 When Frosh-Soph coach John Lusk first saw his 1976-77 squad he thought, We’ll be lucky to win two games, by the close of the season they had won four. Finishing with a 3- 2 conference and 4-4 overall record the Skins improved on their 73-76 record 1-4 and 2-7. One of coach Lusk’s major problems was displacement of weight, for example, one doesn’t expect to do well with a 114 pound guard and a 230 pound linebacker. However, despite this lack of balance the offensive unit outscored their opponents two to one, 116-38. After their opening season loss to East- ridge the Freshman team regrouped to win their last five games in a row, posting a 3-0 conference mark. 37 UPPER LEFT: Freshman quarterback Todd Ihlladeau steps up m the pocket to unload this pass. UPPER RIGHT: Scampering around end soplx more Steve Mittons picks up some unneeded assistance LOWER LEFT This Skin back looks for a place to hide as the opposition closes in. lineman Mike Schopf watches helplessly. Lack of previous experience hurts girls’ softball in area competition Despite the loss of key personnel to jobs and other outside influences, the girls’ softball team finished with a 3-4 record. Although the Squaws didn’t notch many scalps, they were competitive in all their contests. Skin coach Judy Basine stressed, We had a young team that’s building for the future. Losing only one senior, we are looking for a better season next fall.” As in many sports, the girls’ lack of previous experience and fundamen- tal knowledge hindered them considerably. This can be attributed to the fact that unlike many towns, Momence had no summer program for the girls, until the newly founded Park District League last summer. Looking towards next fall with hopes for a better season in the KVC, Miss Basine commented, We have to have alot of improvement in the pitching staff. Not having a fast pitcher not only hurt on defense, but in the batters box too, as we never practiced against a fast pitcher until game time.” Looking at individual achievements, junior Bev Perry led the team with the most runs scored, totaling 13. Camille Douglas, also a junior, compiled a .621 batting average for the season. Patty Sanders led the team in runs batted in. The most improved player was freshman Julie Clark. Although the girls played their season in the fall, sub-regional competi- tion was not played until spring. In preparation for their shot at state competition, the squaws played a practice game losing to the Crete Warriors, 11-3. Although the girls lost their sub-regional game to Mantcno (28-13), they had many rookies on the squad as they lost several veterans to jobs, track season and the like. ABOVE: Your safe! Camille Douglas singles in a losing cause against McNamara. RIGHT: Members of the girls’ softball team were: Row 1, Dawn Bruck, Paula Hart- man, Camille Douglas, Robin Sidener and Nancy Tedford. Row 2, Manager Julie Newberry. Karen Gark, Karen Wilson, Julie Clark, Velma Wilson and Nancy Schopf. Row 3. Coach Judy Basine, Bev Perry, Patty Sanders, Caroline Golden, Cathy Hartman, Assistant Coach Mary Tustison and Lori Ellsworth, manager. 38 Girls Softball MHS OPP Beecher 23 22 Peotone 6 16 Clifton Central 3 13 Herscher 9 8 Bishop McNamara 8 22 St. Anne 19 9 Manteno 15 19 3-4 Season TOP LEFT: Strike one! Bev Perry swings and misses as the ball whizzes past her. TOP RIGHT: Skin hurler, Catherine Hartman shows the form that earned her a 2-3 record in the season. LEFT: Second baseman Karen Clark gets in ready posi- tion waiting for the ball to come her way. 39 A lack of school spirit plus the changing of sponsors at mid year caused problems for the cheerleaders of MHS, yet they withstood everything and kept cheering along. With the semester resignation of Mrs. Dianne Kurth, the cheer- leaders were left without a sponsor. So. when the SOS for a sponsor went out. Athletic Director Jack Cherry and Principal William Koe- ncckc answered the call. All too soon, though, the group had a new spoiijor. Mrs. Mary Ann Ford was approved as cheering sponsor for the remainder of the year. Although a lack of school spirit seems very prevalent at Momencc, school apathy is also a common problem in many other American schools. However, school spirit always seems to rise when a team goes into state competition. This was especially true at MHS last year when the football and basketball teams, went into state competition. At Metamora. the band provided some extra spirit for the fans and football team. During sectional basketball play against Chicago Christian, Momencc had one of the biggest and most enthu- siastic crowds in history. So, even though the pep rallies might not go over well at school, the fans and students come out and support the teams when they need it most. UPPER LEFT: The Momencc High varsity cheerleaders for 1976-77 included from top to bottom Barb Reising, Penny Marrs. Rhonda Clark and Barb Min nich. On the left is Lynn Reising and on the right is Katie Reising. Barb Reising was a senior and the other five were juniors ABOVE Andrea Blan ihette. Lenny, Marla Cahill. Debbie Savich. Pam Kincaid and Ann Dionne made up the fresh-soph cheer lead mg squad Andrea and Ann were sopho- mores and the others were freshmen 40 UPPER RIGHT: Before going out to battle the frigid winds of the District Tournament, senior Dave Sanders works on some last minute tips. LOWER RIGHT: Water and high rough pose a problem for another senior, Reese Marrs. during an imponant conference match. Golf MHS OPP Bradley 161 178 Manteno 156 176 Rich South 179 162 Kankakee Eastridgc 161 162 Peotone 155 169 Bishop McNamara 161 156 Beecher 153 183 Rich South 150 159 Peotone 174 174 Bradley 165 176 Bishop McNamara 164 175 DISTRICT 329 2nd KVC 334 2nd SECTIONAL 333 4th KVC 5-1-1 Season 9-2-1 Dionne, Jim Billacieau. Mickey Porter, Reese Mam, and Dave Sanders. LOWER LEFT: State qualifier, Mickey Porter warms up his chip shot before battling the elements at Minne Monesse. Linksmen’s dream goes up in stroke With great expectations the 1976-77 golf team took the course hop- ing for a shot at a state title. It had been a four year dream for seniors Jim Billadeau, Reese Marrs, Dave Sanders, Matt Dionne and Mickey Porter. Ice-covered turf awaited the Skins in Bloomington. For two hours the golfers skated in the Hiland Park Golf Course parking lot, anticipating their delayed tee times. The Sectional Tournament, alias Skate-a-thon, gave the linksmen a one in three shot at a State playoff spot. Mickey Porter, the only team member to beat the odds, carded a 78 to advance him to Champaign and the state playoffs. Reese Marrs’ late surge dropped him one stroke short after a 35 on the back side and a 79 on the day. Porter and Marrs received little support from the rest of the team and the Skins carded a poor 333 team total, one shot too many for a state playoff birth. Adding salt to the wound were KVC rivals Bishop Mac who edged the Skins by a stroke to give them a pass to Champaign. During regular season play, the Skins compiled a 9-2-1 record and were undefeated on their home grounds. After being crushed at Rich South, the Skins regained face by beating Rich South by ten strokes in the second round. The second and final loss of the season came in a grudge match- at McNamara. A five stroke deficit separated the two teams. The fired up Skins retaliated by destroying Mac by 11 strokes in the return match. 43 VOLLEYBALL A MHS OPP East ridge 2 0 St. Anne 2 0 Manteno 0 2 Beecher 2 1 Westview 2 0 Grant Park 2 0 Clifton Central 2 0 Hcrschcr 0 2 Peotone 2 1 KVC TOURNAMENT Clifton Central 2 0 Bishop McNamara 2 1 Manteno 0 2 DISTRICT Grant Park 2 0 Bradley 0 2 4-3 KVC 9-3 Season VOLLEYBALL B MHS OPP Eastridge 2 0 St Anne 2 0 Manteno 1 2 Beecher 2 1 Westview 2 0 Grant Park 0 2 Clifton Central 1 2 Herscher 0 2 Peotone 2 1 3-4 KVC 3-4 Season 44 TOP Members of (he varsity squati for the 1976-77 season were: First row Terri Clark. Catherine Hartman. and Jane Jensen Sec- ond row Coach Mary Tustison. Tom Blanchene, Nancy Schopf. Rhonda West. Marilyn Romadka. I eena Kincaid, and Mgr Jeannine Blanchette CKNTKR: Comprising the Fresh-Soph team was First row: Julie Clark. Patty Sanders. Donna Reising. ami l.ynn Reising Second row Paula Hartman. Janie Carter. Karen Clark. Connie Sharkey , and Julie Petkunis LEFT: Setting ihc ball up lor a spike is an important part in volleyball. Catherine Hartman docs her part to set up game play while other varsity players arc ready for action. ABOVE: Junior Rhonda West shows the agony of a District loss as she bears down against Bradley RIGHT With a look of surpnse on her face. Patty Sanders is prepared to assist Paula Hartman's diving save. Spikers plagued by inconsistency With a second place trophy in the Kankakee Valley Tournament and advancing to the semi-finals of the District tournament, the Girls volleyball team had a successful season. I was very pleased with the girls this year. They improved greatly over last year. The season record wasn’t bad and with a sec- ond in KVC I can’t complain,” said Head Coach Mary Tustison. Looking at individual achievements, Jane Jensen led the varsity team in scoring, totaling 123 points. Aiding in net play and second highest scorer was Toni Blanchette. Also good at net play and at bumping was Terri Clark. Most improved players were Marilyn Romadka and Rhonda West. For the Junior varsity team, Paula Hartman and Julie Petkunas had high scoring honors, averaging close to five points a game. Best all around player was Janie Carter and most improved player was Julie Clark. Even though power volleyball is well developed in most of the area schools, inconsistency still remained on the part of the officials. Some hits employed by teams in game play were allowed throughout the year. But in various tournaments, these same tactics were called illegal. If officials made consistent calls all through the season, it would have greatly benefited teams in the long run. 45 Talent as well as nervousness were just several of the qualities dis- played by the many new thespians when they presented the fall play Murder Takes the Stage.” The who-done-it” type production was sprinkled with humor throughout. The play was centered around the death of a rich and famous actress Hazel La Verne who was portrayed by Lizz Lusher. Action was then based on hunting down the murderer in an Ellery Queen style. Barb Minnich played Liz Truesdalc, the crazy lady with the ax. Several of the new actors were sophomores Tyler Tedford, Brian Bar- tholomew', Greg Dau, and Dcnce Finch. UPPER LEFT A rural Columbo. Greg Dau and his deputy Brian Bartholomew, made an investigation of the murder LOWER LEFT Taking life easy since the murder were Barb Minnich and Patti Martin LOWER CENTER Senior Kevin Blanchette covered the body of Hazel La Verne while Denee Finch. Hazel's secretary morned over her A jgv s i CENTER In one of her normal moods la Truesdak was taking her ax to the act UPPER LEFT: The silent deputy. Brian Bartholomew takes note of the murder UPPER RIGHT Mike Giasson and Liz Trobaugh. an elderly faded star were explaining to Hil- bert the way it was LOWER RIGHT: Rick Morse, the leading man. was trying to get in some extra time w ith the college student Chcri Young '1 0' New members lead fall murder play 47 An Evening at Vaudeville” was the theme of the annual Spring play presented by the Speech Club April 22 and 23. The main attraction for the night was the one act melodrama Egad What a Cadi” The cast of characters included Constant Hope, Toni Blanchette, the beautiful heroine; Augustus Grcystonc. Brian Bartholomew, and old but successful businessman; Ursula Grey- stone, Patty Martin. Augustus’ socially ambitious wife; Gert, Caro- lyn Golden, the Grey stone’s maid; Bertram Oleander, Rick Morse, the cad who was heaped with villainy; and Milly Smith, Dcnee Finch, who arrived unexpectedly. The beautiful heroine fell into the clutches of a black-hearted vil- lain. But as usual the noble hero arrived in the nick of time to save the day. The play concluded with a suspenseful ending that kept the audience in their seats. Liz Trobaugh and Brian Bartholomew performed a duet called, I am Herbert.” They portrayed an old couple in their 80’s who had been married several times before. They were reminiscing old hus- bands and wives. The vaudeville acts ranged from comedy to music. Randy McGill did his ever popular Art Fern act with Joy Prairie as the Matinee Lady. What’s on First,” was performed by Pam Johnson and Julie Newberry. In the music department, Jimmy Billadeau and Reese Marrs showed their guitar talents while Mick and Sandy Porter, Moe Mul- lady and Bob Knowles sang. 48 Annual spring melodrama keeps auidence on edge UPPER LEFT Everyone plays a pan in the capture of the Villain Aiding in the apprehension of Rick Morse is Dencc Finch, Cirolyn Golden, Mike Giasson and Brian Bartholo- mew UPPER RIGHT Reminiscing about past marriages are Brian Bartholemew and Liz Trobaugh in the skit I am Herbert LOWER LEFT: A famous device used in a melo- drama is the aside, talking directly to the audience while ever- yone on stage freezes. Toni Blanchette tells her secret griev- ances while Mike Giasson patiently awaits his next time LOWER RIGHT Augustus Greystone, portrayed by Brian Bartholomew tries for a piece of the action CIRCULAR The cold-hearted villain, alias Rick Morse, uses his trusty bicycle to make his get-away. 49 coith the Lacoon them Fanatic fans follow Skins as super wives lead crew Throughout the basketball season, coaches Keith Law and Dave Sikma and the Momence quin- tet were blessed with a tremendous following of vocal fans. Among those die-hard screamers, there were two who stood above all others in grandstand enthusiasm; Terri Law and Pam Sikma. Oh, the Scalpers had a huge following of fans during the team’s six game winning streak, but quite a few of these people were fair weather fans. This was found to be true when the club hit a cold streak during the winter’s sub-zero weather. However, both cold problems didn’t keep these two super fans from being in attendance. Because Mrs. Law had duties as Eastridge’s cheering sponsor there were a couple of conflicting dates. But when the Momence-Eastridge showdown rolled around, Terri Law and compadre Pam Sikma could be seen in the first row of the Momence bleachers! Win first six in a row Redskins get off to flying start Winners of their first six games by only 20 points, the Momence roundballcrs may well have earned the nickname, the Kardiac Kids. The Skins managed better than a seven point victory only once, that being a 10 point 72-62 win over an illness struck Beecher squad, that dressed only nine players. Hustle and tough defense were the keys to Scalper victories, while their anemic free- throw percentage kept Momence opponents in the game often until the final moments. High scoring forward Roger West led the Skins on offense by twinkling the twine in excess of 17 points a game. He was also a leading rebounder for coach Keith Law. While West had done the bulk of the Redskin scoring, the man that ran the Momence offense and led a tenacious Reds- kin defense, was play-making guard Tom Ross. Ross forced numerous turnovers from Skin opponents. Because West and Ross were the only two seniors in the Momence line up, underclass- men were relied upon heavily and much of the Skin success was due to the rapid coming of age of Scalper sophomores and juniors. Although the center spot was shared by 6'3” junior Greg Leftridge and 6'4 sopho- more Leroy Holliday, both youngsters got the job done. Despite some lackluster play from the high post in early season action, both young pivot men came around admirably with varsity experience. Senior forward Keith Hoppel goes up for two in the Skins 68-65 victory over Bishop McNamara. A pleasant surprise in the Momence quin- tet was sophomore Jay Green. Despite a few bad cases of early season jitters, the young guard came on with excellent ball handling and displayed the poise of a senior by sinking two pressure packed frec-throws at Mantcno. Seniors Keith Hoppel and Mike Vickery shared the time at the forward spot opposite West, and both were tough on defense in addition to being court scramblers. Momence’s two super fans, Terri Law and Pam Sikma. cheer on the Skins in one of the Redskins Regional Tournament bids. toe skins finish no. 1 Cod first Regional title Hungry Momence squad eats Irish As most former athletes and many sports fans know, the players don’t usually eat before a game, they wait until after; but in winning their Regional the Redskins squel- ched their post game appetites as they ate” the Big Mac Attack,” 3048. With about three minutes to go before the opening whistle, it became apparent to radio and T.V. alike that there were two contests going on that night between McNamara and Momencc; one on the court and one in the stands. From that first jump ball Momence went ahead, with Mac playing just scrappy enough to remain within striking distance. After tak- ing a six point lead to the locker room at half- time, the Redskins increased their third quar- ter lead to as much as nine. At this time, it seemed that the Rowdies” from Mac had been given some Rolaids that had calmed them down considerably, while Momence’s crowd went wild! The Momence students were led by seniors Darwin Wilson and Mark Carter, and led they were as they yelled, screamed and threat- ened as never before, almost as much as Katsche and Co. But as the fourth quarter opened the Mac cheerleaders must have taken the lid off the Rowdie Fan Garbage Can” because their fans came to life and as they did so did the Irish jocks. Slowly but surely they crept up until the Momencc lead had dwindled to one basket at 48-46. When Mac tied the score at 48 all, the It’s good! Not a slam dunk but Leroy Holliday scores two against Mac . Momence crowd became grave, almost morti- fied as Roger West brought the ball upcourt. The crowd was hushed with less than a min- ute to go, both sides sensing something about to happen. Mass hysteria broke loose when Leroy Holliday scooped up a Tom Ross pass and threw in a patented one-hand shot that barely rippled the cords. The game was all but over as Mac tried a last second shot that fell into the hands of Ross. The game ended that way as the Momence fans poured ento the court. As the Rowdies” crept quietly out of the gym, Momencc celebrated. Winning the first Regional crown in the school’s history gave Skin followers the right to cut loose, which is exactly what happened. Thus when Coach Law’s charges left the Catholic school, it’s no small wonder that they stopped the team bus to cat, and for the second time that night Redskin players and coaches ate the Big Mac Attack,” this time at an area McDonald’s! ‘Will Slager win? or Bad ‘Knight’ for Skins Coming off the first Regional win in Momence history, homecourt advantage and 2000 screaming fans weren’t enough to help the Scalpers overcome the tremendous height advantage held by Chicago Christians’ Knights. Despite being greatly outsized, the Skins were in the ball game until midway through the final stanza. Tough defense and the sharp-shooting of senior Roger West kept the Skins respectable. Thus when the final buzzer rang, the Scalpers had lost 60-47. The ever humble Knight coach Will Slager, felt the game had been close only because of his team’s poor play. When in reality Will’s boys were sinking shots from the twilight zone, and it was easily seen that the Knights were masters of the fine an of pushing and shoving. It’s little wonder that some Momence peo- ple celebrated as hard when Christian lost, as when Momence won their Regional! 51 Skins break even in balanced KVC . . . Although many pre-season pollsters had their doubts of a .500 sea- son. the ’76-77 cagers proved to be one of the most productive teams in Redskin histon-. Finishing with a decent 17-11 record, the Scalpers exchanged 20 game seasons of the past two years for a first-ever Regional title. That 50-48 win over Bishop McNamara gave the ’Skins a chance to play in their own Sectional tournament. Cheered on by 2,000 screaming fans, the Redskins dropped a 60-47 decision to the WLS team of the week’’ Chicago Christian, who went on to defeat Minooka for the Sectional crown. In regular season action, the Skins could only manage a 4-4 confer- ence record in one of the most balanced KVC schedules ever. Leading the Momence attack was senior forward Roger West, who averaged 17.9 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game. Playmaker Tommy Ross led the team in assists with 4.6 a night. This combo was the only Scalpers to receive post-season honors West was named to first team All-Area and KVC while Ross was picked to second team KVC and given an honorable mention on the All-Area team. 52 LOWER LEFT: A switch from years past, the Scalpers defeated Bishop McNamara twice in one year Sophomore Leroy Holliday sets a pick for Tommy Ross. UPPER CENTER: Over 2,000 screaming fans helped cheer on the Skins against WLS team of the week” Chicago Christian in Momcncc’s first Sectional game ever. Jay Green breaks away for a layup against the Knights, who went on to win the Sectional title. UPPER RIGHT: In heavy traffic, Roger West puts up a rebound for two points against St. Anne. LOWER RIGHT: 1976-77 Regional basketball champs; Coach Kieth Law, D. Anstrom, T. Ross. R. Marrs, K. Hoppcl, M. Turner, L Holliday, G. Leftridge, R. West. M. Vickery, J. Green. M. Jordan, and managers J. Dwyer and P. Bukowski. UPPER LEFT: Ston- ing at a forward spot for a maior pan of the year, Greg Leftridge played a major pan in the Skins’ board game. Here he puts a shot over a Central defender. BOYS’ BASKETBALL MHS OPP. Gilman 64 59 Manteno 66 64 Clifton Central 61 51 St. Anne 69 67 Beecher 72 62 Westmont 60 53 Crescent-Iroquois 48 67 Grant Park 50 60 KANKAKEE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT MARIAN CATHOLIC 49 76 HINSDALE SOUTH 72 64 JOLIET EAST 59 88 Pcotonc 67 55 Illiana Christian 51 64 Clifton Central 45 46 Grant Park 60 44 Herscher (OT) 68 70 Reddick 86 55 KVC TOURNAMENT AT McNAMARA MANTENO 63 55 HERSCHER (OT) 56 57 GRANT PARK 83 72 Bishop McNamara (20T) 68 65 i Odell 66 60 St. Anne 60 69 Kankakee Eastridgc 44 71 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT McNAMARA MANTENO 52 46 GRANT PARK 62 57 BISHOP McNAMARA 50 48 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT AT MOMENCE CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 47 60 4-4 KVC 17-11 Season . . . Seniors gain post season honors 53 Young Skins share conference honors Tying for the conference title the 1976-77 fresh-soph basketball team bounded their way to a 15-6 season. Outscoring opponents by a six point margin the young Redskins averaging 51 points a game. We started out slow, at one time we were 3-3 and then we rebounded back to play some good ball,” stated first year head coach Dave Sikma. Leading the individual scoring was sophomore Doncl DeBerry with a 13 points average. Tailing him were two other sophomores Dennis Hil- ler and Tommy Douglas, each with a 10 point average. The most rebounds were hauled down by Douglas, with a 10 per game average, and Hiller, with 10 per game. ABOVE Ready for the tip by Dennis Hiller (V)) are: Tommy Douglas (32). Wendell Durham (14) and Robert Rountree (20) UPPER RIGHT Sophomore Tommy Douglas led in rebounding for the club, he also was second in scoring LOWER LEFT Doncl DeBerry, sophomore Scoring ace. in a scrap for the rebound Team Front row Oliver Harper. Willie Lathon, Wendell Durham and Jesse Jones. Second row Larry Knowles. Dennis Hiller, Tommy Doug- las and Steve Mittons. Back row: Coach Dave Sikma. Robert Roundtree. Terry Smith. Doncl DeBerry.Steve Loftus and Mgr. Chuck Rcyling FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL Freshman finish 7-1 in KVC performances Finishing with a strong 7-1 conference record, the 1976-77 freshman basketball team looks promising for the future. The only mar came in a nine point loss to rival Bishop McNamara, the loss came after an earlier nine point win over the Irish. Wendell Durham paced the team's offense by netting 91 total points. Behind Dur- ham’s 11.4 average were Jesse Jones, at 9.7 points average, and Robert Roundtree at 8.3 points per game. Other commendable efforts were shown by David Smith, Steve Loftus, Thomas Trowel 1 and Lynell Watts. MHS OPP Gilman 53 28 Manteno 44 61 Central 44 40 St. Anne 48 44 Beecher (ot) 46 53 Westmont 52 36 Crescent Iroquois 54 37 Grant Park 38 39 Peotone 72 48 Uliana Christian 68 67 Clifton Central 51 43 Grant Park 52 41 Hcrscher 40 38 Reddick 66 46 Bishop McNamara 51 45 Odell 35 42 St. Anne 56 40 East ridge 39 48 CENTRAL TOURNAMENT DONOVAN 65 46 BISHOP MCNAMARA 43 45 WATSEKA 58 51 5-3 KVC 15-6 Season FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Uliana Christian 30 41 St. Anne 50 46 Peotone 51 49 Grant Park 58 40 Clifton Central 52 39 Bishop McNamara 49 38 Hcrscher 49 42 East ridge 19 63 WESTVIEW TOURNAMENT EASTRIDGE 44 49 Bishop McNamara 47 56 St. Anne 64 46 7-1 KVC 7-4 Season Left Freshman Wendell Durham meets with officials and Clifton Cen- tral captains in pre-game ceremony. Team Front row: David Smith. Rob- ert Taylor. Jesse Jones. Byron Graves, and Gary Dcpatis Back row Coach Fred Bell. Thomas Trowel 1. Robert Roundtree. Steve Loftus. Butch Johnson, Wendell Durham. David Gross. Lynell Watts, and Mgr Dale Hess 55 Murray’s Angels, having gone undefeated in two years, lost their first game in the Girls' Regional basketball Tournament Momencc won both the KVC title and the KVC tournament two years in a row In the three years of Girls’ basketball at Momencc, the Redskins have an impressive record with 32 wins against three defeats. The Angels, under new Head Coach Don Murray, finished this sea- son with a 14-1 mark losing only to the Crete Moncc Warriors 4-47. Momcnce had defeated the Warriors earlier in the season by 19 points. Momence shot 33 from the field while putting in 37 of their free throws. The Redskins averaged 49.1 points per game to the opponents 29.9. Camille Douglas had the most steals averaging 3.1 per game. Jane Jensen averaged 3.3 to lead in assists. In the rebound department, Rhonda West pulled down 8.7 per game. Bev Perry had the best field goal percentage shooting 40 while Jensen led with 39 in the free throw category. The junior-varsity also finished with a winning record of 3-3. Velma Wilson had the best field goal percentage of 27 while Karen ('lark led with 40 from the charity line. Patty Sanders averaged 2.3 steals per game for the Redskins. Julie Clark averaged 6.8 rebounds to lead Momence. The younger Redskins made much improvement throughout the sea- son under Coach Mary Tustison. LEFT With a look of anguish on her face, junior Jane Jensen finds out that injuries arc just pan of the game ABOVE Iraving the opposing team behind. Camile Douglas breaks away for a bucket Trailing right behind is Bev Perry and Jane Jensen. TOP RIGHT Stamng cen- ter Rhonda West shows her jumping ability on a tip off in a home game against Herschcr RIGHT Members of the girls' basketball team for the 1977 season were; First row Debbie Stevenson. Garma Trowell. Camile Douglas, Paula Hanman. and Karen Wilson. Second row Bcvcrlv Pcrrv. Kathy Doyle. Rhonda West. Karen Anderson, Cathy Hanman. and Pattv San ders. Third row: Assistant Coach Mary Tustison. Manager Carolyn Golden, Mary Rogers. Jane Jensen. Julie Clark. Terri Clark. Daphne Bennett. Manager Jeanncnc Blanchette and Head Coach Don Murray. Not pictured arc Karen C.’lark and Velma Wilson. LOWER RIGHT In one of the closest games all season. Terri Clark scrambles for a loose ball against St. Anne. ♦ 56 25 straight wins Murray’s Angels capture KVC title GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS OPP. Bradley- Bou rbannai s 40 28 St. Anne 43 39 Manteno 43 27 Clifton Central 36 23 Bishop McNamara 52 14 KVC TOURNAMENT AT MOMENCE BEECHER 40 17 MANTENO 54 32 PEOTONE 42 26 Pcotonc 38 26 Hcrscher 71 32 Crete Monce 68 49 Beecher 48 34 St. Anne 54 36 REGIONAL AT BRADLEY bishop McNamara 61 12 CRETE-MONEE 47 54 14 1 Season FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL Bradley 4 30 St. Anne 29 16 Manteno 25 6 Clifton Central 6 4 Peotone 14 29 Hcrscher 30 14 Crete Monee 14 19 Beecher 33 24 5-3 Season 57 Council adds new “twist” to carols After a year’s absence. Student Council grabbed a little extra spirit and set out to do the impossible — stage a Christmas Assembly that would entertain the students and faculty alike. Many hours of practice later, the Council showed their final effort on December 17 during seventh hour. Council members acted out various Christmas songs and also portrayed some of the teachers as youngsters asking Santa Claus, alias, Mr. Bucholtz, for Christmas presents. Above, Seniors Jackie Tedford and Darwin Wilson, representing Mr. Monk and Mr. Cherry, enjoy their talk with Santa. Council added a new twist to I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” Daddy found Mommy kissing Santa and in a sleepy daze shot Mommy, Santa and the little boy who sings the story. Hardrock, Coco, and Joe” showed everyone how they help old Santa prepare for Christmas Eve and the delivery of gifts to all the good little girls and boys. And Santa really needed help this year, for his heavy pack” contained a six pack. Other Christmas songs which were acted out included Frosty the Snowman” and I’m Getting Nothing For Christmas.” Also, a chorus make up of Council members sang THEIR version of Jingle Bells.” Members of the high school band entertained the audience in between acts by playing Christmas carols. 58 Crowning climaxes Valentine’s Dance Cupid’s Arrow made its way into the hearts of many Momence stu- dents this year as over 100 attended the second annual Valentine Dance sponsored by Student Council. In a candle-light atmosphere, the students enjoyed the music by SOLAR WIND, of which Student Council representative Mickey Por- ter is lead singer. The band played songs ranging from classical to hard rock. Climaxing the dance was the crowning of the King and Queen of Hearts. Senior Mike Mattocks and Sophomore Connie Sharkey reigned over the dance. They were crowned by last year’s King and Queen. Mike Vickery and Terri Clark. Other members of the court included Rochelle Hernandez, Keith Blanchette, Donna Rcising, Tyler Tedford, Gloria Slaughter, Willie Fuller. Bev Perry and Vonder Du Prc. Despite the complication of having a girls’ basketball game in the gym on the same night of the dance, decorating was no problem for Student Council. In a matter of two hours the mood of the gym had been transformed from rowdie” to romantic. ABOVE LEFT The old king is dead, long live the new, seems to apply as Mike Vickery and Terri (.'lark, last year’s royal couple, crown an ecstatic Mike Mattocks and Connie Sharkey this year’s royal duo LEFT Several members of Student Council put their scissors to work creating the Valentine mood ABOVE Sophomore Tyler Tedford does his part for the dance by placing settings on the tables 59 UPPER RIGHT Sophomore Patty Sanders shows her form in the high jump. BELOW Jumping the 80 yard hurdles is Rita Edwards LOWER RIGHT Adlen Sex tion pushes to catch an unidentified McNamara runner. Plagued by poor weather and bad attitudes, the girls’ track tearr ended their regular season with a 0-7 record. Coach Mary Tustison sid that she felt the skill to have a good squad was there, but the results of the ability didn’t show. Leg injuries also weakened the team greatly, according to Coach T. Tustison stated that the team had trouble getting back together after the preseason injuries. Starting workouts late was another downfall of the team. Although many of the team members did poorly in competition, a few of the girls did well. Freshman Adlen Sextion consistently placed in three events: the long jump, the 100 yard dash and the 220 vard dash. The relay teams also had fairly good times. R Girls’ track goes winless Girls’ Track MHS OPP Eastridge 19 94 Clifton Central 50 Manteno 43 56 Beecher 54 Watseka 57 71 KVC 8th Bishop McNamara 21 92 St. Anne 50 Season 0-7 UPPER LEFT: Julie Clark gets ready to release the discus. LOWER LEFT: Senior Carma Trowel 1 puts all her power into her final throw. ABOVE: Members of the 1977 Girls Track Team were from left: First row: Barb Reising, Karen Wilson, Carma Trowell, Andrea Blanchette, Rosie Granda, Gloria Slaughter. Second row: Janie Carter, Jane Peterson, Rita Edwards, Hilda Hernandez and Lynn Reising. Third row Managers Karen Clark and Liz Trobaugh, Patty Sanders, Julie Clark, Ann Peterson, Pam Kincaid, Adlen Sextion, Cathy Hartman and Coach Mary Tustison. 61 2 mile relay team places in State Although their numbers were limited, the Redskin track team, the fearless few, had a standout year as individuals. Top billing goes to this year’s two mile relay team of Reid (Running Fox) Lanevillc, 2:00.5; Jay (Running Bear) Green, 2:00.5; David (Talking Bull) Sanders, 1:59.2; and Mike (White Eagle) Vickery, 1:57.9. This quartet ran a blazing 7:58.7, breaking the old state record only to take second to a powerful Lebanon squad. This marked the second breaking of a state record by Momcncc trackmen in as many years. The mile relay record of the past year missed being broken by .05 seconds. Shot-putter Ira Jefferson and 330 hurdler Vickery also advanced to the state meet but neither qualified for the finals on Saturday. In regular season action, two new names were added to the school record books in individual events. Sanders bettered the old mark in the mile run by almost 10 seconds with a 4:38.2 and Tom Ross tripple jumped to a new record of 40'8Vi . 62 UPPER LEFT: Shot-putter Ira Jefferson makes an attempt at the 50 foot mark. UPPER LEFT CENTER: Executing a smooth baton exchange. Jay Green and Mike Vickery pull away from Herscher. UPPER RIGHT CENTER: Breaking the tape and the KVC record is miler David Sanders. ABOVE 1977 Momence Redskins: Front row: B. Whitfield. D. Eggcn, D. Sanders, L Watts. Second row: Mgr D Hess, M Jordan, T. McCray, D. Yanowsky, R. Lanevillc. Back row. M. Vickery, D. Anstrom. T. Ross, M. Giasson. J. Green. LOWER RIGHT: Coach Fred Bell and team supporter Jim Vickery look over the running assignments. LOWER LEFT: Trying his hand in the 220, Reid Lanevillc places high in the KVC BOYS’ TRACK MHS OPP Crete-Monee 78 62 Clifton Central 78 42 Ford Central 23 St. Anne 27 103 Manteno 103 34 Herscher 56 85 Watseka 36 Herscher 49 111 Beecher 16 Bishop McNamara 97 49 Manteno 63 Beecher 26 KVC 3rd DISTRICT 3rd 9-3 season 63 Marathon donations given to KKK area Student Council sponsored their third Marathon within four years. Approximately $1,000 was raised for the Kankakee area hospitals. The volley-tennis marathon lasted 25 hours, starting at 7:00 on April till 8:00 on April 16. Lori Ellsworth was chairman of the marathon, Donna Reising and Karen Anderson were in charge of food; Liz Trobaugh and Jeannene Blanchette chaperones; and Jeanncnc and Barb Reising publication. Clean up was done by the committee which includes Lori Ellsworth, Donna Reising, Liz Trobaugh, Karen Anderson, Jeannene Blanchette and Vera Dam. The Council awarded prizes to Karen Anderson and Lori Ellsworth for playing the full 25 hours and Lori Ellsworth for making the most money. Tonna Giasson had the most money per hour, which was $7.50. Senior Carolyn Golden and Juniors Patti Martin and Jeannene Blan- chette played 23 hours. 64 UPPER LEFT: Junior Kim Sidcncr is shown serving the ball after 10 hours of hard work. UPPER CENTER: Roc hell Hemadez shows a disappointed look as she finds out she has only played four hours UPPER RIGHT Senior Darwin Wilson falls into the net as he tried to spike the ball at Tim Wolford. LOWER LEFT Practicing for the 'broad jump’ Mickey Porter waits for an unsus- pecting female LOWER CENTER Kathy Doyle is shown enjoying a bit of nutrition to regain energy for the next hours of play. LOWER RIGHT Vera Dam and Donna Reising look at sen- ior Carolyn Golden as she gives an example of 'Mooning' in the 70’s. 65 Precious and Few was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom May 6 at Balmoral Woods Inn, in Crete. This was the fourth consecutive year the prom was away from the school and the second consecutive year for it to take place at Balmoral Woods. Approximately 250 people attended the dinner-dance. Tapestry-, a local band, provided the music for the evening. At ten o’clock the Prom Queen, King, and Court were announced. Crowned by members of the 1976 court. Con- nie e!hart and Randy McGill, were Dawn Craig and Keith Hopple. Other members of the Senior court were Jackie Sue Tedford, Matt Dionne, Cheryl Ward, and Tcr- relle Redwine. Junior attendants were Michelle Loftus and Robert Sharkey. UPPER LEFT Members of the 1977 Court were from left to right Junior attendants Terry Sharkey and Michelle Loftus. Queen Dawn Craig. King Keith Hoppe I. and Senior Attendants. Cheryl Ward. Terrel Redwine, Jackie Tcdford, and Matt Dionne. UPPER CENTER Looking at the schedule of activities tor the night arc Marty Mattocks and Lori Billadcau. UPPER RIGHT Where there's a will, there’s a way was early graduate Kevin Blanchette's motto. The ruling was early grad’s couldn’t attend the prom, but he and his date. Maureen Muilady were invited by two seniors LOWER RIGHT Darning to the beat of Tapestry were Ilene Merrcll and Darrel Taylor. 68 cuaig arm hoppeV ueign as nayalty VC . UPPER LEFT: Whether rain or shine, Margaret Baxter and Mike Keen came pre- pared to have a good time. CENTER: Senior Barb Reising show her darning style. UPPER RIGHT: Senior Richard Merrill and his date enjoys his last prom LOWER LEFT Getting ready for a romantic evening. Velma Wilson and Tim Manes light a candle to set the mood LOWER RIGHT Dancing to the theme song. Precious and Few, arc Queen Dawn Craig and King Keith Hopple 1 X A 69 UPPER CENTER: After earning a perfect 4.0 aver- age, Barb Rasing earned the honor as class valedicto- rian. UPPER RIGHT: Right behind Barb was Toni Blanchette. The salutatorian had a 3 94 average. LOWER CENTER: Many of the students had trou- ble with their caps and Gndy Steams was no excep- tion. BELOW: Francene Sharpe lends a helping hand to Vesta Fulton. Board of Education president awards 145 diplomas to the graduation class After four years of studying, partying, and sad and happy moments, 145 seniors received their diplomas from Board of Education president Ron Clark in the junior high gym. The June 3 exercise was the 101st in Momence High’s history. The Rev. John Glamann of Our Savior Lutheran Church gave the Invocation before senior class president Darwin Wilson welcomed the capacity crowd. Bob Knowles, Carolyn Golden and Yolanda Well maker gave a vocal selection of Color My World.” Top honors for the Class of 1977 went to Barb Rcising and Toni Blanchette. Superintendent Charles Schmett presented Barb with the Valedictorian award, while principal William Koenecke named Toni the Salutatorian. Mr. Edmund Soucie, Junior Vice-Commander of Momence-Ganeer Post 40, announced Mike Vickery and Barb Reising as winners of the American Legion Award. Debbie Lambert was given the American Legion Auxiliary Award from Mrs. Alice Blanke. The Mark Schenk Athlete-Scholarship Award went to Mike Vickery. A member of National Honor Society, Mike earned eight varsity letters in football, basketball and track. The class was escorted at graduation and baccalaureate by junior class president Rhonda Clark and vice-president Jackie Hibbs. 71 101st graduating class of Momence High UPPER LEFT Active in football, basketball and track, Mike Vickery received the Mark Schenk Award from Mr Koenccke UPPER CENTER Another adjustment, Terri Clark helps Mickey Porter as Kevin Blanchette gives a smile of approval. UPPER RIGHT: No graduation would be complete without confetti. Chuck Klasscn and Sue Petkunas did their share to carry on tradition BELOW Class president Darwin Wilson prepares for his last offi- cial act for the Class of 1977. BOTTOM CENTER One of 145 seniors, Richard Merrill awaits the call- ing of his name. BOTTOM LEFT: Nancy Rambo was one of some 70 seniors who had to wait for their formal picture. A malfunctioning flash delayed grad- uation by one hour. 73 UPPER LEFT Jackie Sue Tedford. Kevin Blanchette. Iron Munyon. Sue Siwicki. and Cindy Down UPPER RIGHT: Cara Calvo. Rochelle Hernadez. Terri Clark. Karen Anderson. Vera Dam and Jeannene Blan- chette. CENTER: Toni Blanchette. Dave Sanders. Barb Reising. Don Yanowsky and Debbie Lambert. LOWER RIGHT: Reese Mam. Mike Vickery, Jim Billadcau. Jane Peterson. Kim Sidener. and Jane Jensen. Tension is a word that can be best used as a synonym for this year’s publica- tions class. But, because all the class members didn’t sec eye to eye as well as co-editors Mike Vickery and Debbie Lambert, the newspaper and yearbook have turned out to be one of the finest in recent years. This wide varieties of personalities in classroom gave the readers over the years stories from Rabbit Dies Jane Panics” to If You Rent a Tux It’ll Cost a Few Bucks.” Highlighting the year was the annual publications award banquet at Sully’s Restaurant in Kankakee. Receiving the coveted Outstanding Journalist Award were Jackie Sue Tedford, Dave Sanders and Debbie Lambert. A special Layback of the Year” award was also added to this year’s ceremony. This year’s winner was guidance counselor Ernie Monk. 77 UPPER LEFT Making it their last year to serve the student body at MHS are Darwin Wilson, Lon Ellsworth. Carolyn Golden, Terri Clark. Dcena Kincaid, Mickey Porter, Jackie Sue Ted- ford, Mike Vickery and Bubba Lambert. UPPER RIGHT: Sophomore members are Jolene Depoistcr, Gloria Slaughter. Dcnce Finch. Donna Reising. Lizz Lusher, Connie Sharkey. Tomary Jefferson, Patti Sanders, Lisa Curtis, Rachel Wells, Liz Trobaugh, and Pam Simpson LOWER LEFT: Officers for the 1977 year were President Barb Reising, Vice-President Jane Peterson. Secretary Dawn Craig and Treasurer Vera Dam LOWER RIGHT: Junior members were Rochelle Hernandez, Kim Sidcner. Lynn Reising. Rhonda Clark, Bev Perry, Camille Douglas, Katie Reising. Karen Anderson. Jane Jensen, Jackie Hibbs, Jeannene Blanchette and Cathy Hartman. This year’s project for MHS’s Student Council was the earning of $1,000 for the Kankakee hospitals. Student Council raised the money by sponsoring a 23-hour volleyball-volley-tennis marathon in which council members, non-council members and teachers participated. Other activities during the year included spirit week during homecoming the second annual Valentine’s Dance and a Christ- mas assembly presented to the school body. Student Council also provided a Saturday afternoon of cartoons for all the children in Momcncc. Student Council ended the year with its annual picnic at the Momcncc Island Park. ♦ 79 UPPER: Senior Vera Dam congratulated new member Marry Bourgeois. LOWER: Old members of NHS pic- tured arc, standing. Dawn Craig, Lori Ellsworth, Cindy Down, Vera Dam, Kevin Blanchette, Tern Clark. Mike Vickery, Debbie Lam ben, Toni Blanchette. Mark Carter, in tree. Barb Reising and Jackie Sue Tcdford. 'iUST i LEFT: NcW members of National Honor Society were: Kneeling: Donna Trobaugh. Marty Bourgeois. Steve Genotte. and l.ynn Rcising. Standing Paula Johnson. Mark Jordan. John Dcpoistcr. Sheri McGill. Buddy Munyon. Mrs Hahn, advisor. Rtn hcllc Hernandez. Karen Anderson. Mark Prairie. Jane Luedtke, Shirley Barlow, and Cara Calvo. In the induction ceremonies. Donna Tro- baugh congratulates Shirley Barlow for her achieve- ments. National Honor Society’s induction proceedings took place April 19 at their third consecutive banquet. Old and new members as well as parents and faculty were honored at the dinner. The induction ceremony was the first on the agenda for the banquet. Activities, hob- bies. interests, and future plans of the inductees were told by the old members as they introduced the new members. Parents were called upon to take a bow for their children. Food for the banquet was prepared by the Ftxxls III classes under the direction of Mrs. Pat Stottsberry. The main course included beef and noddles, green beans and a vare- ity of salads. Entertainment for the night was provided by guitarist Jimmy Billadeau and singers Mickey Porter and Maureen Mullady. Their songs included popular hits like Muskrat Love as well as an original composition written by Mickey and Jimmy. 81 By far the two largest clubs at M.H.S., Speech Club and Spanish Club, are also by far the most active organi- zations annually, and 1977 was no exception. Under the direction of, as she is affectionately known, Senorita Papp, the club dc Espanol and its 51 mem- bers went bowling and to the ice capades, planned a Christmas party and spook house, participated in the for- eign language fair and created a homecoming exhibition in addition to having their annual initiation party. Officers for the 1977 Spanish Club were all underclassmen. Junior Nancy Schopf was elected club president and was assisted by activity director Mariane Blagg and secretary-treasurer Rachel Wells. As the Spanish Club continues to be active it has become, without a doubt, the most popular organization at M.H.S., and the interest in the group parallels that of some of the long-established sports or clubs here in Momence. While it was a super year for the kids from the Spanish room, the Speech Club underwent a rebuilding year as underclassmen filled the stage for the thespians through the drama season. As usual the club presented an annual fall play in addition to sending individuals and a one act play to speech contest. Also this yar. as last, the thespians finished out their season with vaudeville acts and a one act melo- drama, that thoroughly entertained the above average size audience in attendance. 82 CJalb 1J:FT: Members of the Spanish Club were: Sandy Hamann. Truman Adcock. Garrett Pitt- man. William Johnson. Paul Bukowski. Mike Borggren. Sharon Manunn. Rick Koenig, Fred Jarka. Alan Ware. Mike Giasson. Rachel Wells. Sara Wilson. Marianne Blagg. Nancy Schopf, Mrs Nancy Papp. Tena Holliday. Gloria Slaughter. I.i Trohaugh. Dcnce Finch. Chcri Young. Ann Dionne. Adrienne Reynolds. Tomary Jefferson, lasa (Curtis. Gary DrPatis, Leigh MeKinlay. Cindy Housing. Kim Contois. Ia� ri Sir- Mitchell. Paula Hartman. Daphne Bennett. Patty Sanders, Shirley Barlow. Linda Smith. Terry Jones. Shir- ley Raiolo. Daw n Bruck. Kristy Janssen. Ix ri Ann Mitchell. Stephanie lien, Janie Carter. Julie Clark. Arlene Dam. Marla Cahill. Jana Green. Andrea Blanchette. R«� hin Sidener. Nance Tcdford. Barbara Schopf, Maria Storet and Karen Wilson AROVH: Members ot tin- Speech Club were Mickey Porter. Linda Smith, la Lusher. Mike Giasson. Tyler Tcdford. Val Smith. Tina Holmherg. John Dcpoister. Julie Newberry. Pam Johnson. Brian Bartliolomew. Katin Nukles. Cherie Young, Camnie Sharkey. Rita Fdwards, Jean- none Blanchette. Toni Blanchette. Carolyn Golden. lXnec Finch. Patti Martin. Joy Prai- rie. Greg l au. Barb Minnie h. Tom Relimer. Rochelle Hemande . Cara Calvo. Ia Tro- haugh. Jane Petersen. Rick Morse and Karen Anderson. 83 On the job training while attending school is one of the func- tions the IRCE (Inter-Related Co-operative Education) class of MHS. Students learn what is expected of them on a job so they can be better prepared for future work. Redwood Inn in Kankakee was the site of 1976-77 IRCE class banquet. At this April 13th banquet the students dined with their employers and parents. Entertainment for the evening was provided by a female hyp- notist, Ms. Ruth Carroll. She has been booked at clubs and schools throughout the state. Businesses participating in this year’s program were: Baker and Taylor, Momence Junior High School. Almo Lumber Company. Eastern Illinois Trust and Savings, Case Motors Sales, Hunte’s Union 76, Ace Hardware, Spieth's IGA. Howard Johnson’s, Cus- tomaize. Eagle Supermarket, DuMontelle’s Wear House, West- ern Auto. Plaque Village, K-Mart, and Aroma Park Veterinarian Clinic. 84 WPS UPPER LEFT: Officers for fhe 1977 year arc Mark Turner, treasurer. Lauria Hiser. secretary. Deena Kincaid, vice-president and Alan Blanchette, president. UPPER RIGHT: Stocking shelves is one of the jobs done by senior Jeff Pctro at Speith’s IGA LOWER LEFT How does it feel.'” stated senior Steve Lowman to one of his shoe customers. I.OWER CENTER: Val Jewell tried to make things add up in her work at Eastern Illinois Bank. LOWER RIGHT Tim Manes, an employee of West- ern Auto, will be glad to help you with your outdoor needs. Pictured above at left from top: Lynn Reising, Tim Gilbert, Alan Ware, Randy Hermann. Garrett Pittman. Second row: Leigh McKinlay, Katie Reising. Sarah Wilson, Sheron McNicklcs, Jane Lucdtkc, Lori Ellsworth, Karen Clark, Ann Peterson, Donna Reising. Third row: Vera Dam, Dawn Craig, Barb Reising, Cara Calvo, Gary DePatis, Patty San- ders. Denee Finch. Jane Jensen, Cathy Hartman. Fourth row: Mark Prairie. Velma Wil- son, Jim Billadeau. Mickey' Porter, Ann Dionne, Reese Marrs, Toni Blanchette, Don Yanowsky. Fifth row: Mark Jordan, Buddy Munyon, Marty Bourgeois. Tom McKinlay. Mike Giasson, Gary Astle, Fred Jarka. Sixth row: Mike Vickery, Steve Smith, David San- ders, Don Anstrom and Mark Carter. Pictured at upper right are members of the Match- points team, from left: Buddy Munyon. Captain Vera Dam. David Sanders, Gerald San- strom and Frank Graves. 86 For the first time since the contest’s existence, the MHS Math Team captured first place at the KVC Math Contest. Hosted by Bishop McNamara, the contest consisted of eight teams, all members of the Kankakee Valley Conference. Momencc won six first places and several seconds and thirds at the meet. Firsts were received in Finite Geometry, Math Logic, Geometric Construction, Trig Equations, Partial Fractions and Geometry of a Right Triangle with the first three competitions being orals. Prior to the KVC meet, Momence also participated in the Beecher Invitational Math Contest. The group came away with third place, slightly behind Minooka and Beecher, the first and second place win- ners, respectively. Finite Geometry and Partial Fractions were the only two competitions in which Momence received a first, although many seconds and thirds were also captured. After winning the KVC, Momence advanced to state competition, at Joliet. With many of its team members unable to participate in the Saturday morning contest, Momence placed third in its class, under Beecher and Minooka. Momence was only able to capture one first and two seconds at the Joliet contest. Sophomore Ann Dionne received 40 out of a possible 50 points to win first place in the oral competition of Geometric Construction. Coming in for a close second was a group of seniors who worked in the Probability section. Also taking a second was a junior group who worked in the Factoring competition. Mr. Jerry Thoma, Mrs. Mary Buehne and Mr. Fred Bell were sponsors for the group. The Match points team couldn’t get their feet off the ground this year, losing their first match to Grant Park by a score of 220 to 200. Team members included captain Vera Dam, Frank Graves and Buddy Munyon. Dave Sanders and Gerald Sanstrom were alternates. Mr. William Koenecke was this year’s coach. The questions used were submitted by the various schools competing in the contest. The questions concerned such areas as literature, film, fine arts, drama, history and political science. Sociology, anthro- pology, psychology, biology, zoology, mathematics, chemistry and physics were other categories of com- petition. 87 UPPER RIGHT: Gerald Sanstrom, Ed Adcock and Tim Dennis UPPER LEFT: Front: Lynn Reising, Diane Morrison, Rhonda Wol- terstorff, Velma Wilson, Donna Reising, Linda Sain, Barb Reising and Paula Hartman. On stairs: Karen Clark, Camille Douglas. Denee Finch and Rhonda Clark. CENTER: First row: Tom Workman, Dar- ryl Lebeau, Chris Clark, Leon Berry, John Dwyer, Jack Andruch and Steve Delaney. Second row: Robert Tenczar, Chris Craft, Orbert Davis. Chris Meents and John Graves. LOWER RIGHT: Garrett Pittman, Ken Carroll, Jim Newberry, Val Smith, Scott LeBeau, Brian Bartholomew, Joe Wehlauch, Steve Piekarczyk and Troy Phelps. 88 UPPER LEFT: First row: Katie Rcising. Susan Dionne, Diane Brinkman and Gloria Slaughter. Second row: Joyce Cremer. Dawn Bruck. Shirley Barlow, Tomary Jefferson, Lisa Curtis. Shari McGill and Barb Sain. Third row: Truman Adcock, Doreen Han man, Kathy Bukowski, Stacy LeBeau. Ellen Gereg. Liz Fbdor and Joy Mueller CENTER LEFT: Joanne Tallman, Marilyn Romadka, Gcralyn Gorman. Don Bacon, Katie Mattocks. Tom Shearer, June Mueller and Greg Dau. CENTER RIGHT: Laura Weaver, Dan Morrison and Patty Sanders. LOWER RIGHT Jen Hibbs, Gale Hess. Tina Holmberg, Audrey Hemphill, Tawni Bchrcnds, Cathy Peterson, Brian McDaniel, Bobby Wustholtz, David Gross and Jeff Wustholtz. This year’s band, once again, had a new face directing its music. Mr. Richard Degitz, who had taught band at Grant Park for three years, came to Momence when the Grant Park school board decided to drop the school’s band program. Under Mr. Degitz, the band was limited to high school and eighth grade students. In concert band contest, the group brought home a second place rating. Although only 20 people participated in Solo and Ensemble contest, all of them brought back either superiors or excellents. New uniforms were purchased and arrived during the summer. The drum corps style uniforms have red and white shirts and black pants. The Band Boosters, with the help of band members, paid for the uniforms through fund-raising projects, including the annual fruit sale, a smorgas- bord and a car wash. The pep band played at many of the home football and basketball games. The group also traveled to Metamora to play for the Skins in state football action. The spirit of fans and players alike was boosted by the band’s music. The band also played at the Sectional basketball game against Chicago Christian. Officers for the junior class included treasurer Kim Sidencr, secretary Joy Prarie, vice-presi- dent Jackie Hibbs and president Rhonda Clark. Allison Alexander Julie Beckman Janet Bishir Helen Anderson Shirlev Barlow Richard Berroncs Jeannene Blanchette Karen Anderson John Bauch Brad Booi Lisa Billadeau ■■ Graduation a year away Juniors begin plans for future life Planning for the future and reminiscing about the past are what the junior year was all about. The thought of leaving in just one more year seemed to be a high point in some students’ minds while it’s a down- fall in others. Some students plan to pack up their bags and leave for college after high school. While many looked forward to finally being free,” they also realized that it is a big responsibility. Starting to save money NOW in the juniQr year was essential. Keeping grades up was also an important factor. These students look back on many meaningful and happy times as well as many sad times and boring class days. All of their times added together make up the most cherished memories in many lives. Rhonda Clark Ed Clifton John Coulter Delana Cranshaw Martin Davis 92 Orbcrt Davis Brent Dclk Don Denton Terry Dixon .John Depoistcr Judy Dhom Mar ' Doud Camille Douglas Kathy Doyle Willie Fuller Steve Cienottc Wayne Gcrcp Edwin Giasson Martin Graf Ulysses Grant Orbert makes music It’s a lot of fun being able to make your own music and having people enjoy it,” said Orbert Davis. Davis plays the trumpet in the high school band and has decided to extend his talent by playing in VICE VERSA, a professional band. Orbert first heard of the band and thought that it would be a good experience to be in it. I then met Kerry Hawery, our bassist. He told me a lot about the band and suggested that I audition,” stated Orbert. After auditioning, Orbert decided to join VICE VERSA. Taking private lessons for more than two years, Orbert hopes to major in music performance, to be a free-lance recording agent or to teach trumpet. Orbert takes lessons in Chicago from Mark McDunn, professor of trombone and trum- pet. Orbert expressed, I feel the best part of being in VICE VERSA is that all of us are as close as brothers. I enjoy being in a group that has the same intention as I, and don’t just run around getting high or drunk.” 93 Susie Harwell Chuck Hausbeck Rochelle Hernandez Jackie Hibbs Mary Hibbs Tina Holmbcrg Philip Hume Ira Jefferson Jane Jensen Laura Jewel Debra Johnson Pam Johnson Paula Johnson Reuben Johnson Terry Jones Karen Jongewaard Diana Morrison finds bike riding enjoyable It is fun to ride after a snow before it all melts and falls off the trees,” stated junior Diana Morrison. She has been riding bikes for 11 years. Diana has ridden her bike in Wisconsin on vacation and up around the forest pre- serves north of Milwaukee. In the summer Diana and some of her friends ride their bikes to Kankakee. The most she has ridden in one day is 50 miles. They usually ride about 25 miles. A good, light 10-speed is Diana’s favorite type of bike. She has a Panasonic now but also feels Beacon, Vista Super Sport and Speedway 500 are good bikes. I've found that the lighter the bike the easier it is to ride without getting as tired. stated Diana. The 10- speeds are necessary for making uphill riding easier. They make 15 speeds and even 20 speeds but there is no need for that many speeds for riding around here. The only time you really need them is if you plan on doing some type of mountain riding. Diana’s family enjoys bikes because they like activities they can do outside. Her father owns a bike shop in Momcncc. Both her mother and father participated in the Mighty Momencc Bicycle Race. Diana said. We ride mostly for fun.” Junior cheerleaders introduce the Pillow Dance” during the homecoming pep assembly. Alan Matthias Linda Merrill Barb Minnich Becky Knakc William Lagacy Leigh McKinlay Diane Morrison Rhonda Keys Terri Kurtz Jackie Lynch 21' Penny Marrs Jim Newberry ■ Babbette Kinstner Michelle Lagacy Jane Lucdtkc Julie Newberry 95 Cathy Peterson Jane Peterson Tarri Roberts Lee Robertson Julian Ross Nancy Schopf Robert Sharkey Bill Shegog Cheryl Shelley The junior class shows much spirit during a pep assembly for the varsity basketball team, who advanced to the Sectional tour- ney. 96 Kim Sidcner Rick Simpson Valeric Smith Sharon Steele Penny Stelle Larry Sykes Steve Snapp Robert Snipes Joanne Tallman Jan Taylor Ben Tmsty Ricardo comes into new surroundings Hola. Como csta usted? (Hi. How arc you?)” This is a phrase which might be heard at Momencc High if one has any classes with Ricardo Ber- rones, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonides Berrones. Ricard, a junior, is a native-born Mexican. He came to Momence two years after his father found a job in Grant Park. He has two brothers and five sisters. One thing that Ricardo likes better in the United States than in Mexico is that machines are used for harvesting rather than being done by hand. He also likes the fact that Momence is a small town where there aren't too many traffic accidents. Some things that Ricardo does in his spare time include playing poker and reading Spanish books. One thing that he doesn't do, which most American teenagers do, is watch TV. Beth Wille Mary Win sett Tim Wyatt Joe Yanowsky 97 Sophomores are no longer ‘babies’ Brian Bloomquist Mike Borggrrn Colette Boyer Willie Britton One of the main differences between being just a freshman and being a sophomore is that they arc now considered full fledged members of the high school. The days of being considered Babies” who just toddled over for a few classes a day arc gone for good, and, take a sophomore’s word for it, they won’t be missed. The receiving of a drivers license, which all younger students look forward to, also comes with the sophomore status. Ordering of class rings and for many, the taking on of a first job arc a few more of the little things that add to the excitement of their second year. Being a sophomore has many advantages over being a freshman. Choosing their own classes helps motivate most students into working harder. Being treated like young adults by teach- ers also helps improve one’s self image and gives them more confidence. Pictured above arc sophomore class officers Cindy Thompson, secretary, Donna Rcising, president. Keith Blanchette, vice-president, and Karen Clark, treasurer. Sheila Cox Fat Craft Lisa Curtis 98 Greg Dau Tim Dennis Howard Depots ter Jolene Dcpoister Ann Dionne Tom Douglas Sue Dufficld Paris Dupree John Dwyer Jim Edgerton Rita Edwards Karen Eggcn Denec Finch Gilbert and Tedford enjoy racing cycles Competing against 30-50 other motorcycle riders is a thrilling experience which is shared by sophomores Jon Gilbert and Tyler Tedford. It was a new sport coming out and I thought it would be nice to represent my dad. Besides, it’s exciting,” stated Tyler when asked why he wanted to race. Tyl- er’s father owns Tedford Brothers Honda in Kankakee. The origin of Jon’s interest in the sport is hard to pinpoint, but he feels that he has been somewhat influenced by friends and television. He began riding motor- cycles just for fun. With encouragement and tips from friends, he decided to try his luck at racing. Both sophomores have raced on tracks in Illinois and Indiana, where Jon has proven to do fairly well as a beginner. Tyler, who has w-on three first place tro- phies and several second and thirds, has also competed in Michigan. Mike Giasson Jay Green ft Greg Fuller Jim Grcenley Bnan Green 99 Oliver Harper Will Hemphill Hermclda Hernandez Kathy High Dennis Hiller Leroy Holliday Tena Holliday Renee Hoppel Larry Hughes Oliver Jeff ris Mary Hughes Dennis Johnson Thelma Johnson Willie Jones Mike Keen Mark Huston Janet Johnson Robin Jackson Fred Jarka Tomary Jefferson Gloria reigns as Miss Teen Kankakee To most girls being Miss Teen Kankakee and getting a chance at Miss Teen Illinois is just a dream, but to sophomore, Gloria Slaughter, it has become a reality. In the beginning there were 14 girls who entered the pageant, which took place at the Martin Luther King Upper Grade Center on January 15. Of these 14, seven were eliminated. The competition then stiffened as the real battle for Miss Teen Kankakee began. The seven finalists were judged on such qualities as appearance, talent, per- sonality, modeling and their responses to given questions. Each girl was allowed to give a sample of their talent, Gloria chose to present the selection Born Free” on the Clarinet. After the judges reached their final decisions Gloria was selected to be the winner. Upon winning the pageant, which was sponsored by the Kankakee Cultural Activities Program Community Center, Gloria was presented with a trophy and watch. She also received a $50 bank account and a pocket camera. Most important, though, was her chance at becoming Miss Teen Illinois during the summer months. To me this is a turning point in my life and I’m definitely happy,’’ stated fifteen year old Gloria. 100 Lisa Kiser Barb Koenig Randv Koenig Rick Koenig Larry Knowles Cheryl Lambert Willie Lathom Jeff Latty Scon LeBeau Todd LeBeau Andrea Mayo Tim McCray Van McFarland Wendy McGill Terry McKinstry Sue Mead Joe Mendrala Joe Mitchell Stephen Mittons Tony Moore Mick Morse Debbie Newberry Michelle Lowman Pam Marshall Barb Martin Dan Martin Going out for pizza after a game is a popular pastime among the high school students. Sophomore Lori Billadcau eats pizza at Helen’s after a basketball game. Cathy Nicldes Charles Nowak Mel Pace Valeric Patterson Ann Peterson 101 Sophomores Karen Clark, Debbie Saindon, Donna Reising and an unidentified clown get Walt Disney balloons ready to sell to students during Spirit Week Karen Provost Sandy Porter Rex Piekarczyk Sheila Phillips Teddy Prairie Lamonte Radford Linda Popstein lulie Raurrer Donna Reising Barbara Sain David Reams ■I Jeff Rogers Kim Reams Darry l Sanders Vick. Self Pam Simpson Connie Sharkey Chuck Reyling Adrianne Reynolds Brenda Riley Foreign exchange student Fatima Guimaraes and sophomore Renee Hoppel, Mima’s hostess while she is in the United States, enjoy their lunch in the cafeteria 102 16 year old Velma sets audience afire It’s halftime of the varsity game. The Marching Monessc has taken the field. As they start playing a girl in a white glitter- ing outfit begins to twirl her baton. Who is this young lady? It’s, sophomore, Velma Wilson. I like to perform in front of an audi- ence,” said Velma when interviewed about her hobby, baton twirling. It’s really a challenge!” Velma started twir- ling at the age of two. She took regular les- sons from Delores Cryer until first grade. From there until eighth grade she taught herself from a book. She is presently taking lessons from her aunt, Mrs. Susan Degait. Watching the twirlcrs in the Gladiola Festival, along with encourage- ment from her Aunt Susan, aroused Velma’s interest in the hobby. Twir- ling the fire baton is her favorite stunt but she enjoys many other aspects fo the sport as well. Velma’s hopes include being a college Twirler. Last year at a Music camp hosted by Eastern Illinois University, Velma won a first place in solo competition. This year she participated in a group routine and her group placed second. Gloria Slaughter Beth Smcdlund Terry Smith Karen Steele Tvler Tedford Robert Tcnczar Cindy Thompson Paula Thyfault Keith Turner Daryl Vent Alan Ware Liz Trobaugh M Parrish Wells JuJie Walters k Rachel Wells Berwin Williams Dorothy Wilson 103 ‘Are we freshmen or What arc wc? This is a question which many ninth graders or fresh- men, whichever you prefer to call them, were stopping to ask them- selves. One thing they could be sure of is that they were no longer eighth graders and that they were not yet sophomores, they were stuck somewhere in limbo. Being stuck somewhere in between has many disadvantages. One of which was the walk back and forth from the junior high to the high school. Neither rain, nor hail nor sleet nor snow- kept a freshman from ninth graders?’ being forced to walk to and fro. Even though these students were in the high school part of the day and allowed to be in sports, checrlcading and clubs, they were not allowed to take part in events such as spring follies and homecoming week. A consolation to the many disadvantages was that with being at the junior high part of the day, they still had a chance to be big men on campus” for a little while. Truman Adcock Albert Amadio Fidelia Arredondo Josefa Arredondo Daphne Bennett Argelia Berrones Todd Billadeau Mitch Blanchette Kirk Bookout Bonnie Bush Marla Cahill Janie Carter Julie Clark Pat Connor Colleen Bruner Joel Carrino Susan Connor Joe Bryant Ken Carroll Kim Contois Robin Brcedon Fred Caldwell Dawn Bruck Kevin Clifton Joyce Cremer Leonard Cryer Arlene Dam Erica Davis Dan Delaney 104 Kevin Demon Gary Depatis Edith Dexter Susan Dieringer Keddie Dupree Vonder Dupree Wendell Durham Rone Dwight Melody Eash Karen Elton Florence Engelke Paul Fregau Kevin Fuller Geralyn Gorman Rosi Gtrando Byron Graves Jana Green David Gross Vemita Hagler Sandy Hamann Pants added to the cheerleading squad Many years ago males dominated, if not completely ruled, cheerleading squads at col- lege and high school levels. After a while girls started to become cheerleaders and most squads were soon made up completely of girls. Then, colleges again started having males as part of their chccrlcading squads. However, most high schools still had only- girl cheerleaders. All of this was changed this year when freshman Ijcnny Crycr became the first male cheerleader at MHS in recent years. When asked why he tried out for the frosh-soph squad. Ixrnny stated, Because it has a lot to do with gymnastics and some day I would like to be a gymnastics teacher. He also said, I went out for cheerleading because I wanted to have experience by the time I got to college so I would have a good chance at making the cheering squad. Lenny has had approximately nine years training in acrobatics. Four years were from his mother, a former teacher. He has also had three years training from a teacher in Chicago Heights, one year from Theresa Parker and one year from the YMCA. 105 Hilda Hernandez Kim Hume Stephanie I ten Kristy Janssen Eric Johnson Pete Johnson William Johnson Greg Harper Paula Hartman Cvnthia Hausbcck Jerry Hendrix John Hernandez Dale Hess Cynthia Heusing James Hill Tim Holman Terry Jackson Kevin Johnson Freshman Paula Hartman cheers the Redskins on to victory, while cheerleader Debbie Savich takes a breather Dan Jones Doug Koenig Ron Koenig Vickie Koselke Dawn Krone Cheryl Latty Darryl Lcbeau Jestard Jones Walter Jones William Jones Jeff Kelson Pamela Kincaid Richard Katschke Mark Keen ✓ 106 John Littrcll Tom Littrell Steve Loftus Dave Lowman Holly Lukas Andrew McCormick 9 Richard McCurry Tony Manes Rick Martin Terry Martin Art provides a form of self-expression I like drawing, sketching and just plain art in general because it lets me express myself,” stated freshman David Doud David has been drawing ever since he was little. He got started by his grandfather drawing pictures and then he would try to redraw them. David’s mother helped a lot and both his parents encouraged him to draw. Mr. Endsley and Ms. Engels, both art teachers, also helped him out. When asked what types he likes to do, he said pic- tures of animals are his favorite but he also docs still life, scenes, portraits and some architec- ture designs. David uses paint, char- coal, pencil and watercolor on most pictures. The hardest thing he ever attempted w'as a picture of one of his friends. I hate modern art, it doesn’t take brains to do it and you get paid mil- lions of dollars for something a monkey could do for peanuts,” stated Doud. Deanna Mcents Julie Mitchell Lori Ann Mitchell Ix ri Sue Mitchell Dan Morrison Denise Line David Lock head Linda Lyles Darlene McCurry Sam Marrs Kevin Matthias 107 John finds fun with taxidermy Most people would not jump at the thought of stuff- ing a dead animal but that is what makes freshman John Hernandez, different. To him taxidermy, which is the preservation of dead animals by stuffing them, is a fun and interesting hobby. John got interested in taxidermy three years ago and since has worked on everything from a mouse to a pos- sum. The possum being the biggest and the mouse the smallest thing he has done. He found that a pigeon was his hardest project and that fish are easiest to do. John, who learned a lot through trial and error, stated that I sent away for instruction books on how to taxidermy and they taught me some of the basic steps and a local taxidermist, Gene Snapp, let me watch him a few times and he gave me a few tips.” Getting equipment for John is easy, he orders it through taxidermy catalogues. Getting animals is a bit harder he stated that, 1 catch most of the fish and birds and some of the animals are ones my dad and me get when we hunt. Others are given to me by friends and other hunters.” John really enjoys his hobby and said, I plan on keeping it as a hobby but I don’t know about the future. It would be nice to have it as a profession later in life.” Mike Motten Henry Mouson Joy Mueller Tammy Nicolas Garret Pittman Rhonda Pansa Dave Pilarski Mike Pontow Tracey Porter Jerry Pullman Shirley Railo Gary Raper Tracy Prarie Shantel Rechkemmer Cheryl R he res Jerry Rice Marty Ringo Tony Ringo ft. Jane Rogers Perry Roberts Dwavne Rone Theresa Ross 108 Adlen Scxiion Robin Sidncr David Simpson Connie Smith Dave Smith l-'rank Siwiki Pictured above arc Danny Morrison and William Thompson doing research study in the iunior high library Bonnie Smith Marie Storcr Lyncll Watts Brute Whipple Karen Wilson Rhonda Wolterstorff Tom Workman Queen Work Jell Wusthol Along with the run of the mill everyday English class assignments, teachers here have come up with ways to add some variety to their students’ day. Students in freshman English class could be found for many a day debating such issues as whether or not the Revolutionary War should have been fought. They were also allowed to display their artistic ability by designing the front page of the newspaper from 1776, for the Bicentennial. Death, witchcraft and the super natural arc just a few of the things discussed by sopho mores. Students in these classes arc also being introduced to novels written especially for teenagers. Another first for these students was the matching of modern pictures to Shak- esperean quotes. How it feels to be 85” and How it feels to be the Easter Bunny” are just a few of the short papers written by members of English 111 CP. This class also took an outing to Chi- cago to see an amateur production of BILLY BUDD. Those who chose to take English their sen- ior year studied from the magazine. TIME and English literature dating as far back as the time of the Romans up to the 20th cen- tury. Spanish, the only foreign language taught, is also inc -ded in language arts. Students enrolled in Spanish could lx found doing any one of a number of things, from making paper flowers, to studying Spanish culture. Learning was made fun by doing Mexican dances, displaying pinatas and wearing tradi- tional clothing in the Foreign Arts Festival at Bradley Bourbonnais. 110 Students make it worth Katie’s time If some morning you happen to be driving down Six Mile Grove Road, chances are you will see a man jogging along side it. Who is he? He’s Katie’s husband. Howard. And where’s Katie? Home sleeping — of course. Mrs. Katherine Strassenburg, English teacher for the past 15 years, says that along with cooking, reading, bicycling and bridge, she enjoys sleeping late; and not necessarily in that order. When asked if she ever gets up and jogs with Howard, she simply wrinkled her forehead and replied, Heavens NO! Another question that made her wrinkle her forehead was the ole How- long have you been married? After some hesitation and comments made under her breath she replied ”31 years ... I think. Howard and she have lived on a farm since they got married, but before then, being a city girl, Katie had never visited a farm. Ask her now if she would go back to the city, and she will immediately answer no. In order for full retirement pay. Katie must teach for 15 more years. And so she was asked if she thought she could last for that long, and after a brief pause, commented that she doesn’t even know what she is going to do from day to day let alone what she is going to do for 15 more years. Basi- cally I like the school. Ninety-nine percent of the students arc great! Thai’s the main reason I enjoy teaching — because of the students.” Mrs. Strasscnbcrg didn’t plan on becoming a teacher. She began nurses training but decided that it wasn't for her. She then considered becoming a law-yer but got married instead. Katie has seen many teachers come and go, and they all seem to have a kind of respect or friendship for her. She has also sat back and watched some of her old students make it, becoming prominent businessmen, law- yers and even Olympic competitors. Like Katie said it’s the students that make teaching what it is, seeing them become a success is rewarding. Ill tt Variety was the name of the game used by the teach- ers in the math and science department for the 1976-77 school year and considering the math team captured first place in the KVC meet, their techniques worked very well. Title 1. a completely individualized math program, was offered to freshmen. Students had to have a teach- er's referral or high achievement test scores in order to enter the program. A similar independent study pro- gram. where students worked at their own rate, was offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The other math classes offered included Algebra I and II, Basic Algebra. Functional Math I and II, Geometry and Advanced Math. Part of learning in the science classes involved work- ing in the lab. Before Christmas, the Chemistry classes made their own candy canes. Other experiments included quanitative analysis. Chromatography and titrations. In Biology, the students enjoyed collecting leaves and insects and dissecting animals ranging from the earthworm to the dogfish shark. Tw'o major changes were made in the math and sci- ence department this year, namely. Mrs. Mary Buehne and Miss Mary Smothers. There hadn’t been a woman teacher in the science department for nine years. Industrious stutlcnts Kathel Wells. Liz Trobaugh. Ann Dionne an l Rex Pick- arezyk arc pit turn! above working on their chemistry projects h NNKTH FOX 112 UPPER LEFT: Sophomore Liz Tro- baugh drudges through another day of chemistry experiments. LOWER LEFT. Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Buehne, explains elementary chemistry to stu- dent. Tyler Tedford. LOWER RIGHT: Sophomore, Rex Piekarczyk captures fel- low lab technicians hard at work. 113 UPPER LEFT: Michelle Thyfault added the finishing touch to the frost- ing of her cake. UPPER CENTER: Taking time out of the routine play, Brenda Riley gave a chat to a little one. UPPER RIGHT Under all that white hair is the real Darwin Wilson. LOWER LEFT It isn’t as easy as it looks, Gerald Sanstrom and Tim Dennis can prove it. LOWER RIGHT Being precise and accurate can be hard at times as Ronnie Bleyle demonstrates. Decorating a wedding cake to making a wooden bowl were just some of the things that the fine art classes were taught. In the home economics department the students learned anything from sewing a coat to preparing a gourmet delight. Welding and draft- ing were subjects covered in shop classes. The child care class had a day care center and guest speakers talked on the subjects of learning deficiencies, breast feeding and the Lamazc method, natural childbirth. Fruit sales and the annual smorgasbord helped raise money for the Marching Monesses’ new uniforms. Special Education participated in the Council for Exceptional Chil- dren Art Fair and the art students showed some of their work in the local science and art fair. String art, figure and profile drawing, linoleum prints, scratch board, positive negative prints and geometric design are just a few of the many types of projects that art students have done this year. Along with all these advanced skills, basic drawing and painting was taught. 114 UPPER LEFT Sophomore, Steve Mittons correas a ryp- ing error in typing 1. UPPER RIGHT: Seniors. Jackie Tedford and Don Yanowsky, are pictured working with the xerox machine in the library. LOWER RIGHT: Mary Doug, a junior, shown doing daily typing assign- ments. LOWER LEFT: Sophomore, Joe Mitchell, is pictured proofreading mate- rial. 116 Business classes help to prepare students for the business world in such areas as secretarial and clerical work. They also help the students to learn about buying and selling practices and various lines of insurance work. In office machines, students learned how to use much of the equip- ment involved in the business world. Students were taught how to use the spirit duplicator (ditto machine), mimeograph machine, transcrib- ing machine, executive typewriter and various calculators. The clerical office procedures classes were taught filing data process- ing and mail handling. The students also learned how to answer the telephone and how to apply for a job. Typing I classes learned the basic skills of typing. They were also taught how to type reports and business letters. Students in typing II and III were in an office simulative. In Business Communications students learned how to develop oral and written communications. Consumer Education classes were taught what to look for when buy- ing furniture, houses and insurance. Students also pretended to buy stock and check their earnings. In the Career Education class, students learned about different occu- pations through the use of films and textbooks. UPPER LEFT Terri Kuril and Phillip Hunte explore the world in history class UPPER RIGHT Hey. that's me you’re talking to, expressed Joe Yanowskv to Rochelle Hernandez, a fellow friend. LOWER CENTER Freshman Sam Mam suddenly got struck by a stom- ach ache when he heard of the quiz in the social studies class 118 Within the variety of classes at MHS the ones in the history department are among those to be taken. Psychology classes can be found doing anyone of many unusual things. Some of which are having students take on the role of parents and have them react to their teenagers problems. Students were also conditioned to say things by rewards of chocolate morsels. There are several different ways to study about the past which include freshman history, U.S. late. World and U.S. early. Films of 'Johnny Trcmain and World War I are shown in these classes. Studying for the constitution test is the main objective for civics. This class is mandatory for seniors and the test must be passed in order to graduate. Geography class studied about the makeup of the land. Filmstrips are also given in this class and actual slides of different countries are shown. 119 One things all srudents look forward to is gym class, it means one almost full hour of no notes and no study. It’s a good way to get rid of all the built up frustrations that a day in school can cause. In both girls and boys PE they play such games as volley-tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis and tumbling. The girls also play soccer while the boys play flag football. Freshman classes par- ticipate in the President’s Physical Fitness competition. Health class, which replaces PE for a semester, is a required class for sophomores. Students are taught about drugs, alcohol, first aid and sex. Classes were also given a demonstration on mouth to mouth resuscitation. A big thing in all teenagers’ lives is the receiving of a license and in order to get a license at 16 years of age you must pass Driver’s Education. This class is devised to teach students rules of the road, how to drive safely and important parts of the car. After completing classroom work, the students are given the chance to drive behind the wheel. 120 UPPER Seniors and underclassmen alike display looks of terror as they exhibit protective tactics in the dreaded r x m '58 during a non chalant game of catch ball. LOWER LEFT During a Monday morning soft- ball game in P E. Cathy Merrill pleads for another hour’s sleep LOWER LEFT: Dennis Hiller cracks a smile during his strenuous workout. 121 RON CLARK MIKE HEMPILL LEROY HIGH Board Member Board Member Board Member DON SIMPSON TOM WARE ELMER ZELHART Board Member Board Member Board Member 122 CHARLES SCHMETT Superintendent AVERY WILSON Assistant Superintendent WILLIAM KOENECKE Principal of High School ALEXANDER DELK Principal of Junior High ELWOOD LINE President of Board MICHAEL BROWNSTEIN Assistant Principal 123 ‘You deserve a break today’ 124 Custodians, cooks and secretaries play an essential role in school every day. Often times they arc faces without a name with their importance over- looked. hut the school couldn't function without their cleaning, typing or pizzas. Mr. Richard McCosh, Mr. Jim Wilms and Mr. Paul Lee were always around when needed. They changed many burned-out light bulbs and did other jobs during and after school. Mrs. Barbara Kinstner and Mrs. LaVernc Powers worked hard preparing meals for the students everyday. Mrs. Fran Lebcau and Mrs Nancy Snapp played an essential part in school as secretaries. This is Mrs. Snapp’s first year as being a secretary at MHS. UPPER LEFT Secretary Mrs Fran LeBeau LOWER LEFT Secre tary Mrs Nancy Snapp 125 1 tAbnesse == Supporters ■ Eastern Illinois Trust Sc Savings Bank 127 i 5 Momence Greenhouse 139 Don’.' Saw and Lawn Mower Shop 129 t Gilbert Plastics 139 Elaine's Cafe 129 Dick's. Cyclcry 139 Hume's Union 76 129 J Customaize, Inc. 139 Tedford Bros. Jeep Honda 129 Redskin Motor Coach 139 Parish Bank Sc Trust Company 129 4 Momence Travel 139 W W. Thcrien 129 Baker Auto Body 140 Reising Motor Sales 131 === Bionmquist Implement 140 Simpson’s General Repair 129 Momence News Agency 140 Plein Plumbing Sc Heating 131 r Miles Drug Store 140 Sharkey Ceramic Tile 131 Spieth's IGA Supermarket 140 Sentry Insurance 131 c H The Baker Sc Taylor Companies 143 Rehmer Electric 131 s Bloomquist Oil Company 143 Moose Lodge 132 c Red Cedar lames 143 Knowles Greenhouse 132 A ♦ D Sc J Tire Service 143 Lambert Construction and Ruge Funeral Service 143 The Country Market 132 Case Motor Sales 144 Italian Village 132 Fire- Dragon Studio 144 Kankakee Federal Savings Sc Ia an 132 The Distillery 144 Joston’s 134 Dionne's and The General Store 144 F. R Orr Grain 134 Dixie Drive Inn 144 Momence Federal Sc Savings 134 Clyde's CCamera and Card Shop 144 Elwood Line Grain 134 David Doud Construction 144 Jensen's Drug Store 134 Frank’s Truck Stop 147 LaMotte's Barber Shop 134 Kankakee Community College 147 La Vella’s Beauty Salon 134 Wille’s Paint Store 147 R(K)t Photographers 137 Hess Cleaners 147 Dixie Lumber Company 137 c —. k Dr Van Drunncn. D.D.S 147 Donna's Young Towne 137 c Hoosegow Gift Center 147 Momence Auto Parts 137 L DuMontellc’s Mens Boys Store 149 Momence Bottle Gas 139 L r Makin Corporation 149 Progress Reporter 139 • Marsha's Clothing Store 'V 26 For first class service and the answer to your money problems, go to Eastern Illinois Trust Savings Bank. Pictured at left are Junior Cathy Hartman and Senior Mark Prairie taking advantage of Eastern’s FREE student checking with the assistance from Mrs. Debbie Martin. Eastern offers a good selection of stylish checks and also insures deposits up to $40,000. Stop in at 228 North Dixie Highway or call 472 t 444. 127 Don's Saw and Lawnmower Shop 109 West River Elaine’s Cafe 113 North Dixie Hunte’s Union 76 1. Fill’cr up?! At Hunte’s Union 76 you get quality gasoline and service with a smile. They also repair mechanical difficulties with a touch of expertise. Pictured is one of Leon Hunte’s sons ready and willing to ''fill’cr up.” Tedford Brothers Jeep Honda 2. Senior Reese Marrs, is about ready to test drive a new Jeep Cherokee from Tedford Brothers Jeep Honda on the Dixie Highway in Momence. Tedfords also sell and service Hondas with expert workmanship. Another outlet of Tedfords is located at Cox a Court Street address in Kankakee. Parish Bank Trust 3. Mrs. Janet Rosenbrock and Linda Smith are just a couple of the many faces you will meet at Parish Bank Trust who are ready and willing to help you with your financial needs. Parish at 29 N Dixie services you with savings and checking accounts with interest on your dollars and money when you need it. W. W. Therien 4. W. W. Therien is just the right place in town to buy a new car. Come on in and see Bill Therien for a good deal. Ther- ien’s is located at the comer of Dixie Hwy. and Second Str. Economy line cars are the specialty of Therien. Simpson’s General Repair 5. If you ever have a problem with one of your cars or trucks come see the friendly mechanic, Chyke Simpson. Chyke’s southsidc garage is located at the comer of Ash and Indiana. 29 4 3. Reising Motor Sales 1. Ford wants to be your car company and Reising Motor Sales your dealer. Barb Reising looks over one of the better ideas” Ford has to offer at Reising Motor, Route 1 and 17 in Momence. Plein Plumbing Heating 2. Serving home and business alike, Plein Plumbing Heating is the place to go for your plumbing and heating needs. For first class service call 472-2946 or stop in at 112 East Washington. Sharkey Ceramic Tile 3. If it’s carpet or tile you need, Sharkey’s Ceramic Tile has it. Call Richard Sharkey at 472-2985 for a free estimate or visit him at 225 East Washington. Sophomore Connie Sharkey lends a hand at her dad’s office. Sentry Insurance 4. Julie and Terri Clark go over some insurance policies which offer all the protection they need for their auto, home, business, or life. Call Ron Clark, your Sentry agent, at 472-6218 or stop in at his office at 112 West Washington. Rehmer Electric 5. Electricity is an important part of our lives and Rehmer Electric makes sure it continues to do so. Rehmer’s, located at 107 West Washington, supplies the Momence area with electrical goods and services. Call 472-2841. 131 Moose Lodge 1. For a menu of fine foods and lounge area with a friendly atmosphere. Moose Ixxlgc is the place to go. The Moose Loyal Order Lodge No. 802, located at Route 50 in Bradley, also has facilities for accommodating banquets and receptions. For reservations call 939 3636. Knowles’ Greenhouse 2. Bob and I-arry Knowles display one of their first works at Knowles’ Plants. For beautifying house or lawn, Knowles’ offers a variety of plants from potted plants to bedding plants and also a variety of vegetables. Knowles’ is located on Route 114. Lambert Construction and The Country Market 3. Jane Peterson, Kim Sidencr and Debbie Lambert find out that the construction business isn’t all it’s built up to be. But the people at Lambert Construction are professionals and do top quality work for the community. Lambert headquarters is at 214 Sycamore Street, 472-4847. A little country market in a little country town that gives that good ol country feeling, that’s Lambert’s Country Market located in Wic- hert. 427-8132. Italian Village 22 North Dixie Kankakee Federal Savings Loan Assn. 310 South Schuyler Avc. 132 133 Joston’s 1. Regina Goodman is just one of the many who bought their sophomore rings from Joston’s. They supply rings for the sophomores and seniors with their graduation supplies. The school representative is Mr. Ken Reid. F. R. Orr Grain 2. This grain silo, located at 500 North Railroad Avenue, is part of F. R. Orr’s expanding grain facilities. The Orr Grain Com- pany rails its grain to a lot of Southern States including Louisi- ana and Alabama. Call 472-2631 for further information. Momence Federal 3. The friendly people at Momence Federal will help you with all your financial worries. Sophomore Andy Blanchette gets some financial assistance from a bank employee located at 200 West Washington Street, 472-6428. Elwood Line Grain 4. As grain elevators go. Elwood always puts his name on the Line. Offering grain, fertilizer and customized products, Elwood Line Grain Company caters to your farm needs. Phone 472-4842 or visit Elwood Line at 503 East Ohio Street. Jensen’s Drug Store 5. With a line of fine quality prescription drugs, Jensen’s Drug Store is the right place with the right price. Jensen’s also car- ries most of the Rcxall products. Junior Jane Peterson is there to help you at 113 East Washington. LaMotte’s Barber Shop 16 North Dixie LaVella’s Beauty Shop 212 East River Street 134 135 Root Photographers of Chicago 1 Besides memories of the mind those Good old days” are best remembered in photos. It was once said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Root Photographers have helped the Momence School family” remember everything from that important crowning of the home- coming queen to the ending of school with graduation exercises. Different student reaction at an assembly has been captured forever. Dixie Lumber Company 2 Senior Barb Reising will lx able to find almost any materials she needs for redoing that special house in the future at Dixie Lumber Com- pany They are located at 631 North Dixie Highway and may be reached by calling -172-2638. Donna's Young Towne V With the largest selection of children s wear south of the loop. Donna’s Young Towne offers any mother the perfect outfit for the infant up to the young teenager. Senior Cindy Down and son Troy are being offered selections by Toni Blanchette. Donna's is located in the Island Mall. Momence Auto Parts Momence Bottle Gas 122 West Washington Route 17 137 Progress-Reporter Momence Greenhouse 110 West River 57 Hill Street Gilbert Plastics 1. Unknown to most residents of Kankakee County Gilbert Plastics, located on Mechanic Street in Momencc, helps the consumer live an easier life. Gilbert’s specializes in making the white spray attachments for aersol cans. Dick’s Cyclery 2. Top quality bicycles such as Vista, Columbia and Speedway are featured at Dick's Cyclery. Maybe you need a tune-up on your bicycle — or maybe you want to rent a tandem. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, pictured at left, will be happy to help out. Dick's is located at 119 Hast Washing- ton. Customaize 3. Specializing in customized research and production for the seed corn industry, Customaize sells corn throughout the midwest, Canada and European countries. Customaize also offers many MHS students a way to pick up extra spending money over the summer months by work- ing in the fields. Redskin Motor Coach Inc. 4. Need to charter a bus for your group or organization? Redskin Motor Coach, Inc. is the company to ask. In its five years of service, they have bussed boy scouts, girl scouts, nursing home groups along with high school activities. 472-2609 is the number to call for expert serv - ice. Momence Travel 3. Don Yanowskv might need a quick trip out of the country, just a few days ago he ran over his brother's turtle. Naturally he turned to Momence Travel Agency to help him set up the arrangements. Located at 102 Dixie they handle group fares and industrial travels. Call 472- 6313 for travel service today. Baker Auto Body 115 East Sixth Bloomquist Implement 715 North Dixie Momence News Agency 1. Do you need something to read? Well you’ll know you’re at the right place when you walk into the Momencc News Agency like sophomore Tyler Tcdford. Inside you’ll find yourself gazing at some of the recent best sellers, popular magazines and many of the local, along with international, newspapers. Stop in at 30 Dixie Highway and ask Mr. Gadbois about your reading needs. Miles Drug Store 2. At Miles you can kill two birds with one stone. First arrive around noon at 15 Dixie, give your prescription to Mr. Zahradnik and sit down at the counter and order something to eat. Suprisingly you can get your prescription in the least amount of time expected and eat good food while you wait. Spieth's IGA Supermarket 3. Pictured at right are just some of the many employees at the largest grocery store in Momence. Bob Knowles, Tad Graves and Charles Hausbeck are involved with the baggage of groceries at top left. At top right Denise Thompson who is one of the Cashiers at Spieth’s is seated along with other checkout employees. Dean Graves and Jeff Spry. Handling the stocking of shelves are Mike Keller, Chris Snapp. and Jeff Petro. Spieth’s IGA is the only store in Momence that not only offers a fine line of quality foods but also hardware and appliance furnishings. Spieth’s at its 6th and Ash address, also has sales of beer and w’ine of vour choice. 140 141 The Baker Taylor Companies 1 Founded in 1828, Baker Taylor is now one of the largest education produci wholesalers in the United States. A division of W. R Grace and Co., the Momcnce Distribution (.'enter, located on Gladiola Avenue in Momence, supplies b x k and audio visual needs to schools, public libraries, booksellers, colleges and universities Baker Taylor also provides many jobs for students, such as Carol Rehmcr. Bloomquist Oil Company 2. Bloomquisi Oil Company, 725 North Dixie, is a place where Brian Bloomquist and Terry Chamberlain can get all the information they want on International trucks and tractors. Red Cedar Lanes Bowling Alley 3. Whether for pleasure or for prize. Red Cedar Lanes, located on Route 114 in Momence, provides recreational bowling for people of all ages. For non-bowlers the Spare Room supplies entertainment and refreshments D S Tire Service Ruge Funeral Service 707 North Pine 203 North Locust Street Case Motor Sales 1. Pictured at right is Deena Kincaid standing next to a brand ‘new Formula which is sold by Case Motor Sales and made by the GM corporation. Case Motor Sales at South Dixie and Illi- nois Avenue is the place to go for your new and used car deals. Fire Dragon Studios 2. Are you looking for a course in Martial Arts? Well, you don’t have to leave your home town, for Momence has the ideal place to go on Washington street and the Dixie Highway. Pic- tured is one of the younger students in the Fire Dragon school of Karate ow ned by John Sharkey. The Distillery 3. For the largest selection of beer, wine and hard liquor, come to the biggest liquor store in Momence. The Distillery is located on the north end of town off Dixie. Dionne’s and The General Store 4. Of the many new businesses springing up in Momence, the General Store is one of the most outstanding in its field. The shop features some of the most unusual and interesting gifts and novelties. Sophomore Rita Edwards displays just a few of the many items found in the General Store at 606 North Dixie, Momence. Also at the same address, you may enjoy some of the best quick order food. Dionne’s has been in busi- ness for over a decade and they have the good tasting food to prove it. Dixie Drive-In 510 North Dixie Clyde’s Camera and Card Shop 16 Mcadowview Center Kankakee David Doud Construction 123 West Illinois l. 144 145 146 done. HQOKQKee community college M. oox ooo river rg______ 933-9311 Frank’s Truck Stop 1. If it's fried chicken you've been craving, Frank's truck stop is the place to go! Frank's crispy fried chicken is enough to make the Colonel envious. You’ll agree with Jon Simpson that Frank's offers fine foods or a place to go to just kick back and relax. Oil in your order at 472- 2492 or stop in at 801 North Dixie. Kankakee Community College 2. If you are faced with the problem of choosing a college, consider Kankakee Community College. KCC offers a wide variety of courses no matter what your field is. For personal counseling and the answers to your questions about KCC, stop by or call 933-9311. Wille’s Paint Decorating Store 2 Dixie Highway Hess Cleaners 117 West Washington Street Dr. VanDrunen DDS 116 North Locust Street Hoosegow Gift Center 106 North Dixie Highway 147 DuMontelle’s Mens Boys Shop 1. The latest styles in men’s and boy’s clothing are featured at DuMontelle’s Mens Boys Shop. Lester DuMontelle shows Briar. Bartholomew some of their casual shoes. The Warehouse located across the street carries a line of blue jeans, work clothes and spons wear. Stop in at either store or call 472-4721 Mackin Corporation 2. One doesn’t have to go to Venice to get Venetian blinds. Mackin Corporation located at 300 West Sixth Street can also supply one with quality shelving. Phone 472-2461. Marsha’s Clothing 3. Sue Duffield looks over the displays at Marsha’s. This store, located at 121 East Washington, stocks a complete line of the latest women’s fashions. wCudF® dfd tite task Momence (IL) High School — Index Adcock. Ed — 88.98 Bogart. Bonnie — 11 Clark. Jody — 92 Adcock. Truman — 83. 89. 104 Booi. Brad — 33.92 Clark. Julie — 38. 44. 37.61.82. 104. 131 Alexander, Allison — 92 B x kout. Beth — 11 Clark. Karen — 3. 38. 39. 44. 86.88.98. 102 Amadio. Albert — 36, 104 Bookout. Bruce — 92 Clark. Rhonda — 41,71. 79.88.92 Anderson. Helen — 92 Bookout. Kirk — 104 Clark. Ron —71. 122 Anderson. Jeff — 11 Borggrcn. Greg — 33.92 Clark. Theresa — 8. 12, 28, 44. 37. 39. 73. 76. 78. 80. 1 31 Anderson, Karen — 37, 76, 79,83.92 Borggren. Mike — 83.98. 110 Clark. Tern — 12. 30 Andruch. Jack — 36. 88. 98 Boswell. Jeff — 92 Clem. Nadine — 120 A nd rue h. Jerome — 11 Bourgeois. Many — 80. 81.86.92 Clifton. Ed —92 Anstrom. Don — 8, 11. 33. 33.63.86 Boyer. Collette — 98 Clifton, Kevin — 104 Arredondo. Fidelia — 104 Bramer. Connie — 12 Clifton. Margaret — 113 Arredondo. Gilbert — 92 Breeden. Robin — 104 Conner. Pat — 104 Arredondo. Josef a — 104 Brccdon, William —92 Conner. Susan — 104 Astle. Garry — 86.98 Briggs. William — 110 Contois. Kimberly — 82. 104 Hanko. Janette — 113 Britton. Willie — 98 (Coulter. Donna — 98 Barlow. Shirley — 82. 89,92 Brownstein. Michael — 123 Coulter. John — 92 Bartholomew, Brian — 46. 47.48. 49. 83. 88. 98. 148 Brutk. Dawn — 89. 104. 38. 82 Cox. Sheila —98 Basinc. Judi — 38, 117 Bruckman. Debra — 92 Craft. Pat — 98 Bauch. John — 92 Bruckman. Ed — 98 Craig, Dawn — 66.69. 79. 86, 80. 96 Baxter. Margaret — 68. 11 Bruner. Colleen — 104 Cremer. Joyce — 89. 104 Baxter. Mike — 36,98 Bruner. Tina — 98 Crenshaw. Delana — 92 Beckman, Julie — 92 Bryan. Robert — 92 Over. Leonard — 40, 104. 103 Bell. Fred — 33.63 Bryant. Joe — 104 Curtis. Lisa — 79, 82, 89. 98 Bennett. Daphne — 37. 82. 104 Buchholz, Willis — 119 Dam. Arlene — 82. 104 Berrones. Ricardo — 92.97 Buchne, Mary — 112.113 Dam. Vera — 12.63. 79.80. 76.86 Berry. I .eon — 36.88.98 Bukowski. Paul — 43. 33. 83. 98 Dau. Greg — 46.83.89.99 Billadeau. Andy — 98 Bukowski. Sheila — 92 Dau. Karen — 12. 36 Billadeau. James — 11.43.49. 76, 81.86 Bunton. Rick — 113 Davis. Erica — 104 Billadeau. Lisa — 92 Bush. Bonnie — 104 Davis. Marvin — 92 Billadeau. Lori — 67.98. 101 Bush. Charles — 98 Davis. Orbert — 88.93 Billadeau, Todd — 36. 37. 104 Bush. Grady — 36.98 Deberry . Donel — 34 Bishir. Janet — 92 Byrd. Lori — 12 Degit . Richard — 113 Blagg. Marianne — 82.98 Cahill. Marla — 40.82. 104 Delaney. Danny — 36. 104 Blanchette, Alan — 11.83 Caldwell. Fred — 104 I elk. Alexander — 123 Blanchette. Andrea — 41.61. 82.98. 1 33 Calvo. Cara — 76. 83. 86. 92. 96 Dclk. Brent — 93 Blanchette. Antoinette — 11, 28. 44.49. 70. 71, 76. 80.83. Carr. Marty — 104 Denier. Lloyd — 117 86. 137 Carrino. Joel — 104 Dennis, Tim — 88.99. 114 Blanchette. Jcannene — 44. 37. 76. 83. 79.92 Carroll, Kenneth — 88. 104 Denton. Don — 93 Blanchette. Keith 30.98 Caner. Janie — 44.61, 82. 104 Denton. Kevin — 36. 103 Blanchette. Kevin — 11, 23. 33. 46. 73, 76. 67. 80 Carter. Mark — 12, 33. 80. 86 Depatis. Gary — 36. 33.82.86,103 Blanchette. Mitch — 104 Chamberlain. Terry — 98. 143 Depoister. Howard — 99 Bleyle. Ron — 36.98 Cherry. Jack — 32, 120 Depoister. John — 83.93 Bloomquist. Drian — 98. 143 Cherry. Jay — 12. 33 Depoister. Jolenc — 79 149 Dexter. Edith — 103 Dhom. Judith — 93 Dhom, Michael — 36, 103 Dhom. Paul — 12 Diertnger. Steve — 12 Dieringer, Susan — 103 Dionne, Ann — 82, 86, 40,99. 112 Dionne. Matt — 12.43.66, 143 Dixon, Terry — 93 Donahue. John — 13 Doud. David — 36. 103, 107 Doud. Mary — 93,116 Doud. Michael — 103 Douglas, Camille — 28, 38, 36, 57, 79, 88,93 Douglas. Tom — 35, 54,99 Down, Cindy — 13. 76.80.137 Doyle. Kathy — 30. 57,65.93 Duensing, Jeff — 105 Du f field, Sue — 99 Dunaway. Shaffer — 93 Dupree. Keddie — 103 Dupree, Vonder — 103 Dupree. Paris — 99 Durham. Wendell — 34. 55. 103 Dwight. Rone — 103 Dwyer. John — 36. 53,88,99 Eash. Melody — 103 Edgcrton, Jim — 99 Edwards. Rita — 60.61.83.99, 145 Eggen. David — 63.93 Eggen. Karen — 99 Ellsworth. Lori — 13, 38, 78. 80. 86 Elton. Karen — 105 Endsley. Larry — 115 Engelke. Florence — 105 Ewers, Cynthia — 93 Fanning. Regina — 13 Finch. Dence — 46, 48, 79. 82.83, 86, 88,99 Finch. Lee — 93 Fisher, Kathleen — 13 Ford. Mary Ann — 117 Fox. Kenneth — 112 Frcgcau, Paul — 36. 105 Fritz, John —93 Fuller. David — 99 Fuller, Greg — 13 Fuller. Kevin — 105 Fuller, Tom — 13 Fuller. Willie —93 Fulton. Vesta — 13. 70 Garry, Susan — 13 Genotte, Steve — 81,93 Gereg, Randell — 13 Gereg, Ranell — 13 Gereg. Wayne — 93 Giasson. Edwin — 93 Giasson. Mike — 36.47.48.49.47.63.83.86,99 Giasson. Tonna — 13 Gilbert, Jon —99 Gilbert. Tim — 86.99 Girando, Rosi — 105 Glenn. Cathy — 105 Goede. Lorinda — 105 Golden. Carolyn — 14, 38. 48, 57.65, 78.83 Goodman, Regina —99. 138 Gorman. Geralyn — 89, 105 Gossc, Greg — 14 Gosse, Steve — 99 Graf. Martin — 93 Granado. Rosi — 61 Grant, Ulysses — 93 Graves. Byron — 36, 55, 105 Graves, Christy — 94 Graves. Dean — 14,141 Graves. Franklin — 14. 35,86 Graves. Jeff —94 Graves. John — 88,99 Graves. Tad — 14, 141 Green. Brian — 99 Green. Jana — 82, 105 Green. Jay — 35. 53. 52,63.99 Grcenley, Jim — 36.99 Gross, Carol — 94 Gross. David — 55. 105 Hagler, Vemita — 105 Hahn. Mary Cay — 119 Hall. John — 115 Hamann, Sandra — 83, 105 Hamann. Sharon — 83,99 Harper. Gregory — 106 Harper. Oliver — 54.100 Harper. Olivia — 14 Harrison, CarolY 14 Harrison. Lindi — 94 Hartman. Cathy — 30. 38, 39.44. 57.61. 79. 86.94. 127 Hartman. Paula — 38. 44. 45, 57, 82.88. 106 Harwell. Ronnie — 14 Harwell. Suzanne — 94 Hausbcck. Charles — 14.94 Hausbeck. Cynthia — 106 Hays. Bryce — 110 Hemphill. Michael — 122 Hemphill. Will — 100 Hendrix. Jerry — 36. 106 Herman. Randell — 86 Hernandez. Hcrmelda — 100 Hernandez. Hilda —61. 106 Hernandez. John — 36,106. 108 Hernandez, Peter — 14, 35 Hernandez. Rochelle — 65, 76,83.94,96, 79,118 Hess. Dale — 55,63. 106 Hcusing, Cynthia — 82. 106 Hibbs. Jackie — 71. 79.92.91 Hibbs. Mary — 94 High. Kathy — 100, 110 High. Leroy — 122 Hill. James — 106 Hiller, David — 14 Hiller. Dennis — 54.121 Hiscr, Laurie — 14,85 Holliday. Kevin — 14 Holliday, Leroy — 51, 52, 100 Holliday, Tina — 82. 100 Holman. Tim — 106 Holmberg, Tina — 83,89.94 Hoppel. Keith — 5. 15, 21, 50.53.66.69 Hoppel, Renee — 100 Hughes, Larry — 100 Hughes, Mary — 100 Hume, Kimberly — 106 Hunte. Philip — 35.94, 118 Huston, Mark — 100 Iten, Stephanie — 82, 106 Jackson, Robin — 100 Jackson. Terry — 106 Janssen, Kristy — 82, 106 Jarka. Fred —83.86, 100 Jefferson. Ira — 35,94 Jefferson, Tomary — 79,82.89. 100 Jeffries. Oliver — 100 Jensen. Jane — 44. 56. 57, 76. 79.86.94 Jensen. Phyllis— 110 Jewell. Laura — 94 Jewell, Valerie — 15,85 Johnson. Debra. —94 Johnson. Dennis— 100 Johnson. Eric — 36,106 Johnson, Janet — 100 Johnson. Kevin — 106 Johnson. Pamela — 49.83.94 Johnson. Paula — 81.94 Johnson. Peter — 36.106 Johnson, Ruebcn — 94 Johnson, Thelmon — 100 Johnson. William — 55,83, 106 Jones. Daniel — 36, 106 Jones. Jcstard — 54, 55.106 Jones. Robert — 15 Jones. Terry — 82.94 Jones. Walter — 106 Jones. William — 106 Jones. Willie — 100 Jongewaard, Karen — 94 Jordan. Jerry — 113 Jordan, Mark — 53.63. 81.95 Katschke, Richard — 36, 106 Keen, Mark — 106 Keen. Mike — 36,68. 100 Keller. Izronard — 35, 15 Keller, Michael — 15. 141 Kelson. Jeffrey — 106 Kinstner. Babbette — 95 Kinstner. Barbara — 124 Kiger. Lisa — 101 Kincaid. Deena — 8. 15. 28.44. 78. 85, 144 Kincaid. Pamela — 40,61, 106 Kleinert, Dean — 15 Kleinert, Gene — 15 Knake. Rebecca — 95 Knowles, Larry — 36, 54, 101, 132 Knowles, Robert — 15,49, 132, 141 Koenecke, William — 71,123 Koenig. Randy — 36,101 Koenig, Richard — 83.101 Koenig. Ronald — 36. 106 Koselke, Vickie — 106 Krone. Dawnc — 106 Kurth, Dianne — 117 Kurtz, Terri — 95, 118 Lag acy. Jerome — 15 Lagacy. Michelle — 95 Lagacy. William — 95 Lambert, Cheryl — 101 Lambert. Debbie — 15.71, 76,77, 78. 80, 133 Laneville, Reid — 15. 35,63 Larson, Carol— 115 Lathon, WillicY 54, 101 Latty, Cheryl — 106 Latty, Jeff — 36. 101 Law. Keith — 53. 120 LcBcau, Daryl — 36.88, 106 LcBeau, Fran — 125 LcBeau. Todd — 36,101 Lee. Jeff — 36,107 Lee. Nancy — 95 Lee. Paul — 124 Lee, Valarie — 107 Lcf tridge, Greg — 35, 53,95 Line. Denise — 107 Line. El wood — 123 Littrell, John — 107 Littrell. Tom — 107 Lockhead, David — 107 Loftus. Michelle — 66.95 Loftus. Steven — 36. 54,107 Lopez. Jose —95 Lowman, David — 107 Low man, Michelle — 101 Lowman. Steven — 15,85 Luedtke, Jane — 86.95 Lukas. Hollyanna — 107 Lukas. Tom — 95 Lusher, Lizz — 46.83. 79 Lusk. John — 36 Lyles. Linda — 107 Lynch. Ella — 15 Lynch, Jackie — 95 Macklin, Yvonne— 119 Manes, Tim — 15,68. 85 Manes, Tony — 107 Mansberger, Larry — 15 Marrs. Penny — 41.95 Marrs. Reese — 16.42. 43. 49. 53, 76.86. 128,129 Marrs, Samuel — 107,118 Marshall. Pam — 101 Martin. Barbara — 101 Martin, Dan — 101 Martin, Patty — 46,48, 83,95 Martin, Ricky — 107 Martin, Terry — 107 Matthias. Alan — 95 Matthias. Kevin — 36,107 Mattocks. Kathie — 16.89 Mattocks. Marty — 16.66 Mattocks. Mike — 16. 59 150 Mayo. Andy — 101 Mead, Evelyn — 101 Meem s. IVanna — 10? Mend ra la, Joe— 101 Merrill. Ilcnc — 16. 28.67 Merrill. Kathy — 121 Merrill. Linda — 95 Merrill. Richard — 16. 35.69. ?3 Mmnich. Barbie — 41,46,47.83.95 Miu hell. Dan — 16 Mitchell. Joe —36. 101. 116 Mitchell, Julie — 107 Mitchell. Ix� n A. — 82. 107 Mitchell. Ix� ri S. — 82. 107 Mitchell. Robert — 16 Mittons. Steve — 36. 37. 54, 101, 116 Mom an. Jeff — 17 Monk. Ernest — 11? Moody. Janice — 1? Moore. Brenda — 1? Moore. Tony — 101 Morrison. Dan — 89. I07. 109 Morrison. Diana — 88.94.95 Morse. John — 17, 48. 49. 47. 83 Morse. Norman — 36. 101 Motion, Michael — 108 Mouson. Henry — 108 Mueller, Joy — 108 Mullady. Judy — 110 Munyon. Leon — 1?. ?6 Munyon. William — 1?. 86 Murray. D n — 57. 119 Murry. Dianne — 17 McCormick. Andrew — 107 McGosh. Richard— 124 McCray. Tim — 36.63. 101 McCurry, Darlene — 107 McCurry, Richard — 107 McFarland. Van — 36. 101 McGarity, Mike — 16 McGill. Shan — 89. 95 McGill. Wendy — 101 McKinlay. 1-eigh — 3,82.86.95 McKmlay, Tom — 16. 35. 86 Me Kinney. Ralph — 16 McKinstry, Terry — 101 Me Nil kies. Shcron — 16,86 Newberry. Debra — 101 Newberry. James — 35.88.95 Newberry. Jil — 108 Newberry. Juliann — 38,49. 83.95 Nickles. Cathy — 83. 101 Nicolas. Tammy — 109 Nowack. Chuck — 101 Oakes. Donna — 96 Paec. Mel — 101 Pansa. Bret — 17 Pansa. Rhonda — 108 Papp. Nancy — 82. 110 Patterson. Val — 101 Perry. Antoinette — 17 Perry. Beverly — 38. 39. 56.57.79 Peterson. Ann — 61.86. 101 Peterson. Cathy — 89.96 Peterson. Jane — 61. 76. 79,83.96. 133. 135 Peterson. Sue — 98 Pctkunas. Julie — 44. 108 Petkunas. Susan — 17,73 Petro. Jeff — 17.85. 141 Phillips, Gary — 96 Phillips. Sheila — 102 Piekarczyk. Rex — 102. 112. 113 Pilarski, David — 36. 108 Pittman. Garrett — 83. 86. 88.108 Pontow, Mike — 108 Popstetn. Linda — 102 Porter. Mickey — 17. 22. 31.43. 49.65. 73, 78.81.83. 86 Peirtcr. Sandra — 49. 102 Porter. Tracy — 108 Powers. La Verne — 124 Prairie. Joy — 48.83,92.96 Prairie. Mark — l7. 86. 12? Prairie. Teddy — 102 Prairie. Tracey — 108 Prather. Brian — 1? Prather. Deborah — 96 Prather. Marla — 102 Provost. Brian — 18 Provost. Glenn — 96 Provost. Karen — 102 Pullum. Jerry — 108 Raber. Brcrvla — 18 Radford. Lamont — 102 Raiolo. Shirley — 82.108 Rambo. Nancy — 18. 73 Rapcr. Gary — 108 Rauster. Julie — 102 Reams, David — 102 Reams. Ezra — 96 Reams. Kim — 102 Rechkemmer. Shantel — 108 Redwme. Terrell — 66 Rehmer. Carol — 18, 143 Rehmer. Tom — 83.96 Rcising. Barbara — 18.41,61,68, 70. 71. 76. 78. 80. 86. 88. 1 30. 137 Reiving. Donna — 44.65. 79.86. 88.98. 102 Reiving. Joe — 35.96 Reiving. Katie — 79.86. 89.41.96 Reiving. Lynn — 41.44.61.79.81.86. 88,% Revlmg. Charles — 54. 102 Reynolds, Adnenne — 83. 102 Reynolds. Cheryl — 96 Reynolds. Sue — 18 Rhcrev. Cheryl — 108 Rice. Jerry — 36. 108 Riley. Brenda — 102 Ringo. Marty — 108 Ringo. Miehael — 35,96 Ringo, Tony — 108 Roberts. Perry — 108 Robots. Tarri —96 Robertson, l x — 96 Rogers, Jane — 108 Rogers. Jeff — 102 Rogers. Mary Ix u — 18. 57 Rome, William — 18 Romadka. Marilyn — 18. 44. 89 Rone. Dwayne — 108 Roof. Daniel — 102 Ross. Julian — 96 Ross. Teresa — 108 Re ss. Thomas — 18. 33. 35. 52. 53.63 Roundtree. Alan — 18 Roundtree. Robert — 54 . 55. 108 Sain. Barbara — 89. 102 Sam. Linda — 88. 108 Saindon. Debbie — 40. 102 Sanelcrs. Darry l — 102 Sanders. David — 19. 42. 43. 63. ?6, 77. 86 Santlers. Debbie — 19 Sanelcrs. Patty — 38. 44. 45. 57. 60. 79. 83. 86. 89. 102 Sanelcrs. Warren — 102 Sanstrom. Cicrald — 19.86.88.114 Santos. Sally — 19 Savich. Deborah — 106. 108 Schmctt. Charles— 123 Sehopf. Barbara — 82. 108 Sehopf. Mike — 36, 37, 108 Sehopf. Naney — 38.44. 82. 96 Schuelke. Ronald — 36 Schultz. Kathryn — 108 Scott. Miehael — 108 Seibert. Brad — 35 Self. Vicky — 102. 115 Sellers, David — 108 Scxtion, Alelen — 60.61. 109 Sharkey. Connie — 44. 59. 79.83. 102. 130 Sharkey. Robert — 66.96 Sharpe. Franccnc — 19. 70 Shcgog. Will — 35,96 Shelley', ('beryl — 96 Sidencr. Kim — 65. 76. ’9.92.97. 133 Sidcncr, Robin — 38.82. 109 Sikma. David — 5-4. 117 Scimcur. Ron — 11? Simpson. Dave — 36.109 Simpson. Don — 122 Simpson. Jon — 34. 35. 19. 147 Simpson. Melanie — 19. 30 Simpson. Pam — 79, 102 Simpson. Riek — 9? Siwicki. Frank — 109 Siwicki. Mark — 102 Siwicki. Susan — 19. 76 Slaughtor. Gloria — 61. 79. 82.89. 100. � 03 Smedlund. Beth — 103 Smith. Bonnie— 109 Smith. Connie — 109 Smith. David — 55. 109 Smith. Linda — 28.19. 82.83. 128. 129 Smith. Steve — 19. 35 Smith. Steven — 86 Smith. Terry — 36. 54. 103 Smith, Valerie — 83. 88.97 Smith. William — 36. 120 Smothers. Mary — 113 Snapp. Chris — 19. 141 Snapp. Naney — 125 Snapp. Steve — 97 Snipes. Larue — 36, 109 Snipes. Robert — 9? Spry. Jeff — 19. 141 Squair. Cheryl — 19 Steams. Cynthia — 19. ?0 Steams. Teresa — 19 Steele. Charles — 109 Steele. Karen — 103 Steele. Penny — 97, 115 Steele. Sharon — 9? Steinhour. Penny — 19 Stevenson. Debbie — 57. 109 Stevenson. Lillie — 109 Stidham. Melba — 20 Storer. Maria — 82. 109 Stottsberry. Patricia — 115 Stravscnburg, Catharine — 111 Studcr. Dawn — 20 Sykes. Judy — 109 Sykes. Larry — 9? Svkes. Vivian — 109 Tallman. Joanne — 89.97 Taylor. Jan — 9? Taylor. Marita — 109 Taylor. Robert — 55. 109 Tate. Vernon — 109 Tcdford. Jackie Sue — 20. 16.76.77,7� . 80. 116 Tedford. Nance — 38.82, 109 Tedford. Tammy — 20 Tedford. Tyler — 36,83.99. 103. 113. 140 Tenciar, Re bert — 88. 103 Thaeker. Donna — 109 Thackeray. Ken — 110 Thoma, Jerry — 43. 113 Thomas. Brian — 109 Thomas. Kelly — 109 Thompson. Cindy — 98. 103 Thompson. Denise — 20, 141 Thompson. William — 109 Thyfault. Michelle — 20. 114 Thyfault. Paula — 103 Trobaugh. Liz — 47.49. ?9.82.83. 103. 112. 11 3 Trobaugh. Madonna — 20. 23.81 T rowel 1, Carma — 20.57,61 Trowel I. Thomas — 36 Trowcy. Tom — 55. 109 Trusty. Ben — 97 Turner. Keith — 103 Turner. Mark — 20. 53.85 Tuvtison. Mary — 38,44. 57.61. 120 Tuttle. Charles — 119 VanVleck, Gerald — 20 Vela. Fclecita — 109 Velazquez. Guadalupe — 97 Vela quez. Manuel — 109 Vent. Daryl — 36.103 151 Vent. Tom —97 Vickery. Michael — 20. 33. 33.33,39.63. 71,73. 76.77. 78.80.86 Vigliclmo. Ban — 20 Walters. Julie — 103 Walters. Sherman — 97 Ward. Cheryl — 20,66 Ware. Alan — 83.86.103 Ware, Thomas — 122 Wamc. Donna — 97 Warren. Scott — 20, 33 Watts. Lynell — 36.33.63.109 Wellmaker, Yolanda — 21 Wells. Parrish — 36.103 Wells. Rachel — 28. 79.83. 103. 112 West. Betty — 21 West, Rhonda — 44,43, 37,97 West. Roger — 21, 52, 53 Wcstholtz, Jeff — 36 Whipple. Bruce — 109 Whisker. Brett — 35 White, Naamon — 35.97 Whitfield. Bernard — 36 Williams, Berwin — 103 Willie. Elizabeth — 97 Willis, Napoleon — 21 Wilms. James— 124 Wilson. Avery — 123 Wilson. Darwin — 8. 21. 35.65, 71, 73. 78, 114 Wilson. Dorothy — 103 Wilson. Karen — 5, 38. 57,61,82. 109 Wilson, Sarah — 82,86. 103 Wilson. Velma — 38,68,86. 88. 103 Winsett, Mary — 97 Wolford. Tim — 36.65. 103 Wolstcrstorff. Rhonda — 88, 109 Workman — 36,88, 109 Works, Angel — 21 Works. Queen — 109 Wustholz. Jeffery — 89.109 Wyatt, Tim — 97 Yanowsky. Don — 21. 35,63. 76.86. 116. 139 Yanowsky, Joe — 35,97, 118 Yoder. Jon — 103 Young. Chen — 47.82.83, 103 Zclharr, Elmer — 122 Zimmerman. 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Cftm-Uppinu m� - rt. “Otsnl rveulriK, I Mukhin A� L For in mV Ijcart I kitt w — And. kno la . muni my pretty bw I — 7t Nellie cam to woo. Bhe el � petl mv hi , ml tixn I, arv i fell AUown up.� � her Uaees. And cite.I: ' Y u kaow 1 loro you-WOtl, So homy lm-CniM. please. And then f-h eworc ever ba A tender wif� an l tevic- Ah. wtet dellsht U wv to mi That NeJhaeamc to wool Bte'd taoe my kocs and darn mr hosi And mend n� y ehirt , «bc-mi L And srea mv comely R iman no«� e Each nlcfat on going to bed; She'd build Iftrea and fotoh the caal. And � pjit the kindling, law— Love'e roi'jnrifrj o-Vrwh'lmed her soul When NelRe tamy to woa And aa I, bhtrhing, gave no chock To her advance ra-!i, Fhe twined nor arms about my neck.' And loyod with my xnaatach '; And Ihrn l� e jdcadc.l for a k s . While I what canid I d j Eo: coyly yield me. to that bti s When NelHc came ( woo? I am encaged, and proudly wear A gorgeou dlam n� d fine. And' 1 hall yred my lover fair Some time in gentle spring. 1 face my doom without a igh— And so, forumtb. would you. If you i� m lor .! ax as L Acid Nellie ramo to woo. -EtiQSHf Vtfhliu rhi vjn � � rp. An Un-Common Sense Match. Th weather had been very colt],even for January For day a nobody had stirred out unless compelled by neces- sity. anti, I’ve no doubt. onr dear mother had longed many times for :i change which would allow her noisy children- to exercise their lungs and musdes out of,doors. At last the change come. During the forenoon the thermometer indicated a rising temperature, and at oiit mid- day ' the old woman up in the sky be- gan emptying her feather l eds.” Thick and fast the downy snowflakes fell, wrapping « very tree and shrub in a garment of pure white and making even the “stake and rider” fences, the log barn - and corn-cribs, things f beauty which were too truly “joys net to last forever.” we had been ignorant. We. botook our- selves to the kitclmn. when int ther soon followed. Presently, w hilo Joe was tajring for his team, father came in. and all un- mindful of the adage about ‘'little pitcher” said, with an air of oste who must:be 4-ireuuvsp(vt lest hi risibilities would betray him, M;i. what do you suppose. Joe has come for? “I.m sure I don't know,” replied mother, composedly stirring another handful of meal hi to tlie Imiling mush which was to ims the pier? ile rcdixUMce of our evening meal. “lie ha come fora wife. “A wife! I did not know lie waa ac qrcainbnt around here.” “Hoisu’t. He wants me to recoin- mend him to some girl who is strong able, and willing to work, knows how to run a house and j hesitating a little as ho huw the contemptuous curve of mother’ nose and mouthy ami I've spoken about Jane. “Squire Blackexclaimed mother, emphasizing her words still further by a dash of the pudding stick which sent the mush flying over tho stove. Jane was a farmer daughter who worked for ns summers and went home winters to help do up the spinning, weaving, and the like. A mutually satisfactory arrangement, as Jane’s services weremo'. e needed at home in w inter than in the sumnur. and mothcu thereby eared this board and wages of a girl during the w inter when the work was not so heavy. Moreoxcr, mother often «ai 1 Jane put : the work ahead so when she was there ; that she. could not keep Iter busy tho year round. Ah. hrlp was help in those days. But to return in onr kitchen Father had changed his i osition, getting a little out of the w ay of Another charge from the mush-pot. where the bi'Sting was going on vigorously. After a jwusc he la gan again. Well, in , Jane is not bound to marry Joe unless she wants to. But perhaps aim’ll nover get viiotlicr chance as good You know yourself that any one of Aunt Anna’� 1h ys is lw iiml to • d man and n snirtl't om -; “None too smart if he thinks to gpt a Jane was. as father had said, undenia- bly homely She was tall and angular. Her feet and hands wort large. Her hair wah h trifle too rod for auburn and not yellow enough for gold. “Carroty is the proper description. Her light complexion was freckled, but her cheeka would have shamed the ros. . Her eyes were gray; her nose had grown very long, and Hick, ah if. w idling to make amend for that mis- hap, had shaped itself into a decided pug. Her mouth was Urge and always smiling, and smiling mowed what was Jane’s only be uity— a set of regular and white teeth aa ever came from a dentist’s hand . Her cItoh$ wa of blue flannel, every thread spun and woven by herself. Tho hour or two until dinner was spent in viewing and discussing the stoek, in telling tho scanty new , and in talking over “Uncle Tom Cabin,” which was then appoarinsr a a .serial, in all of which Jc3 took his part, sensibly and modestly. At noon wo were .summoned to an excellent ami bountiful farm dinner It was quite evident that by this time that Jane had lieen informed of our errand for from per ft ct u neon connies � she ln-ramo suddenly preoccupied, nervous, and blushing. Joe enjoyed his dinner and did ample ju-ticcto it. After we were � 11 done suddenly there came a break and an awkward pause in the conversation. Joe cleared his throat, but without other sign of embarrassment began. “Miss Holton. I see somebody has already told you w hat I’ve come for. ami it’� right I should tell yon some- thing about myself. The Squire here will tell you about my folks. “I am ‘2- years old, lmvo never I icon sick in my life, I don’t drink whisky, or sw car, or chew tobacco. I am a mem licr of the Baptist c-hur«,h when I'm where there is one. “I’ve been rawed to work and ran hold up my end with anv man. I have a hundred and sixty acre of land about half cleared. There’s the paper to show for it, ami Squire Black will tell yon tlrev're nil right. “I’Ve a good log house, log stable, and ket . anil lion «ok. ping good i ol kind , anti a nice cow (the pick herd� tied behind, for Mr. Holto not let his daughter go empty- Ivvery second year after that f years Jane came home for a vis intervening year she could n because “tho baby was too bring,” and the nnmerout little gr. w up in regular sncc.-adt heads mounting one above auo! the round of a ladder. Father regularly asked Jai she made these Tints if � he lu for her divorce. Jane always replio I: “Xot t! I don’t sec but Joe aod I get well as those who take more tie. ir courtiog.” And Joe. who was always hoi l� aby wlTilc Jane “undid” thi ones at the time this qno � : ask« d, would say, approvingly: so, Jane.” “Dear me. said Jane, as. lei Dr. Joe Tolou’s arm, she Ihr her widow’s veil (she has w« nearly ten year’s now ), ami w i glasses before The Heart of t; erness” in the art gallon- la: de’ar me. Joe. that looks just piece of woods opjx aitp the tin old house when your father me home I’ve s en the fleer 1 there many a time I didn’t tb it would ever l� e a city, but voi said it w ould, and now the cars that very a| ofc. It's l con a lo tine, Joe. but the last ten yc been longer than all the rest. Tritonie. mn.ttt.tis There is a univeiaal tendem civilized nations to set apar days for rot and recreation, practice among the ancient and it has continued with ii frequency on 1 regularity dow present day Among Cbristiai the leadiug holidays are cbnn-h festivals. Christmas wlu’pe d served at a day of feasting. In nil Uhristmn c exeCpt the United States, tioo is observed by abstinence fro and for the most part bv sd