Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1966 volume:

- y '. r V :-i4 . :• WELCOME - To our pages. This is published Staff of School, in Neoga, As the doors always been opened we hope our 1966 annual by the Tomahawk Neoga High Illinois. of school have to you, so do pages are. Comes the time for excelling - September and baseball. The hours and hours of practice are hot. Sometimes, the crowd is very small. But, you know they’re there when you sock that ball and it jets by the outfielder about three feet above his head. That time between baseball and basketball is short, but with the transition comes the new feel: You’re indoors; the crowds are great (at least they’re bigger). Traditions and tournaments fleet by. You make it, or you are broken. Teamwork? Yes, but when you are on the line, the job is yours - alone. If you’ve been a part of the team, your miss is everybody’s; your gain is gained by all. It’s in the air. Spring and tracktime. You find a record, pace it, and beat it. Wanting to do better is fair, but grabbing off the top-spot takes more than practice, lungs and determination. The man running in the lane next to you has them too. What is it? “You’re only as good as your last race.” Fewer Errors, More Power: A 63% Season For Tribal Nine Coach Tom Alexander and Assistant Coach J. Lee . McTeer. They tried doggedly, after a good start, beat- ing Beecher City 8 to 3, but dropped two games straight to Altamont and T-Town. The slump changed to a streak of four wins, though the last game was a shut-out to Windsor. This up and down season with an overall record of 5 wins and 3 loses wasn't too bad for Neoga. Maybe next years squad will improve even more. In losing eight members, the squad may be lacking a little experience, but not skill. Neoga 8 Neoga 1 Neoga 1 Neoga 10 Noega 4 Neoga 6 Neoga 4 Neoga 0 B.C. 3 Alt. 7 T-T. 10 Stew- 6 Cowden 2 Browns- 3 St.Ant. 3 Winds. 10 Stras town 4 Around the Bench: Mgr. R. Sparling, F. Walk, S. Barber, Dan Williams, S. Walk, K. Krikie and T. Parker, B. Seaborn, J. Whitaker, G. Randolph, S. Short. Not Pictured are J. Voris and C. Greeson. Basketball Alexander Elected Coach of the Year. Indians Steady Third Place Turning in a 15-11 record this year, the Neoga Varsity ranked fifth among the National Trails teams. The toppling of the mighty Two, Windsor and Saint Anthony, were two feathers the braves could don with pride. Other honors were great boosts to the Indians because these awards indicated recognition of N.H.S. as a whole group of players, coach, and fans. For the group that showed maturity in winning and in defeat, Neoga was feted the Sportsmanship Trophy at the N.T.C. Tourney and as a recognition in the tough world of coaching, Mr. Tom Alexander was named Coach of the Year by the N.T.C. mentors at their March banquet. B-Teams returns this year were meager. Lacking the upperclass experience, the Reserves in many in- stances couldn't push the effort enough. They did, however, manage a 6 - 12 finish. Both of the Shoes did leave us last year, but they just could return - say around Thanksgiving and Christ- mas. VARSITY TEAM--KNEE LING: J. Voris, T. Short, J. Niebrugge, L. Randolph, J. Whitaker. STANDING: K. Krikie,S. Parker, D. Williams, Head Coach, Tom Alexander; B. McKinney, J. Curtner, C. Greeson. 6 in Two Tourneys Neoga 50 T-Town 64 Neoga 62 Stew. Stras. 53 Neoga 65 Dieterich 57 Neoga 61 Cow den 59 Neoga 44 Windsor 57 Neoga 42 T-Town 53 Neoga 53 Windsor 57 Neoga 61 Altamont 53 Neoga 79 Areola 65 Neoga 45 Cumberland 65 Neoga 68 St. Elmo 64 Neoga 82 Beecher City 43 Neoga 48 Stew. Stras. 57 Neoga 64 St. Anthony 94 Neoga 70 Oakland 55 Neoga 74 Sullivan 72 Neoga 65 Brownstown 70 Neoga 60 Louisville 50 conference games Coaches of the National Trail voted Coach Tom Alexander the COACH OF THE YEAR at their annual awards banquet. B-TEAM BASKETBALL--KNEEL- ING: COACH McTEER, L. Liv- inston. STANDING: J. Albin, D. Keck, J. Dole, L. Bridges, S. Barber, E. Levitt, D. Price, T. Hunter, B. Seborn, B. Morris, G. Randolph. 7 Younger Braves Rout the Blue Devils - Carry Away Fresh- man a i Bulldc times top tri Some fans spotted a possible top future team in the minor Indian line-up this year. Reserve s a regular and another welded into the sophomore starting order. ke season’s zenith-the tenth N.T.C. Fresh-Soph Tournament here. The younger Indians hit Igs and Blue Devils. Never up to par in the first half, the team tied up the game only to seemingly I Then it happened. 54-55 four seconds-Randolph-the ball-an opening -the shot! It worked, 56-55, ! phy in five years. FRESHMAN TEAM--KNEELING: Coach McTeer, Left to Right: J. Jarret, L. Bridges, B. Phillips, D. Wright, K. Bushur, K. Walk, STANDING: D. Baker, D. Pals, W. McKinney, B. Levitt, A. Baker, D. Sudkamp, M. Miller, D. Bales. 8 Soph Prize grabbed-up one fresh- just right to defeat the give it away several to give Neoga its third Behind the final-game standout, Gene Randolph, and a beaming Coach McTeer stand the winners in the National Trails Frosh-Soph League. Neoga has tapped all in three of the last five tourneys, though this year's action saw the team waver enough in the last game to just squeak-by and take the top trophy as the clock neared 0. SOPHOMORE TEAM--KNEELING: Mgr. L. Livingston, Coach McTeer. STANDING: B. Hallett, G. Randolph, Dennis Williams, D. Albin, J. Icenogle, Dan Coen, M. Osborn, J. Dole, S. Barber, G. Potter. 9 Trackmen Straddled 2nd § 3rd in NTC; Vault and Discus Records Upped. Neoga cindermen bad a promising future when they de- feated T-Town by nearly 60 points at their first meet. With Short setting a new discus record, bettering the old one by nearly 10 ft., hopes were high. No worse at the next meet, but cramped by stiffer opposition, Neoga finished 2nd at the Altamont 3-way . Only Parke.r was able to tally at the Mat toon Invitational in the 180 low hurdles. Short had another glory night at the Shelbyville Open when he vaulted into 2nd position at 12 ft. Parker nudged Neoga’s score 3 more in the high jump. Next, Neoga captured first in a tri-meet at St. Elmo. Still going strong the squad clinched a fourth at the Conference meet, bowing to Altamont, Beecher City, and Brownstown. Altamont's extra speed and practice forced Neoga into the 2nd position once again at the Altamont Open. Neoga scored well at the Cumberland Invitational, but field points were cut by Cumberland and Altamont sprinters. Neoga finished third. Six tracksters entered the district, but Short came home with the single ticket to State. Once more clear- ing 12 ft. in pole vault, he barely failed to qualify for finals at Springfield. The Jr. Varsity squad was constant, pulling STARTING: S. Parker, C. Miller. seconds at their Conference and Cumberland Open meets. KNEELING: S. Parker, C. Miller, L. Bridges, K. Bushur, Wright, J. Icenogle, L. Randolph, D. Albin, and Head J. Kelsheimer, L. Wilson. STANDING: K. Krikie, D. Coach Tom Alexander. Chances are good that, in reading this, if you try you couldn’t pinpoint any one phrase or question, theory or problem to express briefly what you have learned this year at school. Chances are better that instead you would recall the people you worked with each week. Were they just students and teachers, asking and answering, or what? Somewhere at the bottom of this question is an answer. That answer is also the reason N.H.S. Students are asked to develop their individual rules of conduct. No student really likes to be a carbon copy, and too many rules sometimes make him just that. Yet, almost all the nearly three-hundred here do amass a fine record as young ladies and gentlemen. Why? No answer seems to fit better than that you have to use your own fibre to build your character: It doesn’t come always from rules and regulations. Neoga High has been the frequent object of pats- on-the-back for the fine bearing of its student citizenry. The good school that we are comes from you, the students, your families, and about thirty other people, professional, technical, and administrative, who complete this com- munity — within a community. 1 1 Administrational Personnel Principal Ralph White, in addition to having a myriad of duties on the academic side, takes keen personal interest in students' work after high school. The Principal's Secretary, Mildred Dole, does much of the clerical work that a high school of 280 stu- dents bring about. Louis K. Voris, Unit Superintendent, has found this a truly expanding year in education. Federal pro- grams, while they expedite some educational bot- tlenecks, take uncountable long hours of work to implement. Mr. Voris is the man who spends these long hours. Unit Secretary Gertrude Greeson may be right in the middle of one of the most complex of school prob- lems, but you'll always find that she has a sincere smile when you ask for some help. 14 Louise Miller Board of Education A Board member finds that his service is similar to that our congressman give. He must turn an ear to the suggestions and, yes, even complaints. In the end, though, he must let his con- science guide his decisions. The weighty problem of educating our youth makes the job even more complex. But, the Unit 3 Board, one will find, has always arrived at the most fair solution. Victor Czerwonka William H. Price, Board President and Hira Bud Byers. Her students in biology and chemistry seem to concur with Margaret Reid's rigorous ap- proach to classwork, for they've averaged well in tests comparable to the National ones given in Scotland each school year. After half the summer spent in travel, it's back to Edinburgh for Miss Reid, who is co-sponsor of the freshmen. John Luallen's classes in civics and speech often point out practical problems and approaches to solutions. In November and April, Mr. Luallen, also co-sponsor of the freshman class, directs the class plays. English III and IV are taught by Duane Lawson, co-sponsor of the seniors and advisor to the yearbook. 16 Highlight the Year for Neoga High Faculty Neoga's deep-tanned faculty began that first hot day of school year 65-66 last August with quite a few novel situa- tions. We had a Scot biology teacher whose place back in Edinburgh had been taken by Mr. Louthan, a new agriculture teacher most recently from Colorado, and - new in the curriculum - speech correction, bringing a teacher shared by the Neoga and Stewardson - Strasburg districts. Shirley Wright, pictured upper left, couples copi- ous grammar work in Spanish and Latin. The more ex- posure to the language, the better. This idea, Miss Wright, sophomore co-sponsor, carries out in her English II class. In her first year at Neoga, Carol Fuller, speech correctionist, has made both students and parents more aware of the best methods to counter speech problems. Miss Fuller is pictured upper right. Lower lefr amid the fury of a timed writing is Joan Morton, promoter of the quick and accurate in typing and the canny and tactful in general business. As high school librarian Mrs. Morton has forwarded a more efficient and better balanced reference area. It is often that J. Lee McTeer, lower right, has his American history students relating such contemporary topics as the draft or racial problems to their past his- torical links. Mr. McTeer, in addition to teaching geography and history is the ail-sports assistant coach. 17 Ruth Darnell is the person responsible for developing the many talents of tomorrow's home- makers. In addition to teaching home-ec and general science, Miss Darnell is co-sponsor of the juniors. Is it straight, is it plumb, have you done enough sanding? Rex Lind ley, teacher of industrial arts and co- sponsor of the seniors, makes sure his craftsmen can answer to the affirmative before he'll say O. K. All the fac- attention of Brae Students say that Mrs. Shanholtzer, upper picture, can explain any math problem so that they can understand it. She teaches math and algebra. In her sixth year at Neoga, Mary Lou Strain, lower picture, has made girls' P. E. a class with more than just sports. The girls learn both rule and theory behind the athletic activities. GAA, spon- sored by Mrs. Strain, has become a top-notch chapter in its competitive district. Upperclassmen in business get a daily work- out in Stan Albin's business classes. Mr. Albin, who is the guidance counselor, teaches bookkeeping, shorthand, and vocational business. ets of vocational agriculture garner the Lacey, who is also co-sponsor of the juniors. With band and choral director Ray Springs is accompanist Judy Wilson. Under Mr. Springs' direction the band's concerts come up always with the original and the well done. Head coach in all sports, driver training in- structor, and boys' P. E. instructor, Tom Alexander works for excellence on court and road alike. Instruction on English with its thorny participles and direction of the newspaper with its inverted pyra- mids occupy the able hands of Agnes Voris. A man with the wry sense of humor, the co-spon- sorship of the sophomores, and an amazing knowledge of math, geometry, and physics problems, Phil Zimmer frequently poses some questions in his classes that still have students wondering--to wit: How can you prove that the earth is moving around the sun? 19 Cooks Golda Beals and Marie Morgan aren't al- ways serving up food. First, comes the washing, then the cooking. Not Pictured is Virginia Peters. Maintenance Mr. Steger sees that the Prom leftovers are all neatly shoveled in for the incinerator. Not Pictured is Custodian Elmer May. Bus Drivers In charge of the many miles of careful service is James J. Toops and his fleet of bus drivers. They are: Stan Albin, Rex Lindley, Joe O'Dell, Dallas Gilbert, La Don Louthan with her assistant Betty Jean, Joseph Keck, Harold Ken worthy, Robert Burgess, and Guy Douglas. 20 Seniors Let’s see, now, if we can charge more for ads, we might pay for the annual . Photographer B. McKinney, TOMAHAWK Editor C. Greeson, and Business Manager Judy Peters concentrate on yearbook problems. Perhaps Mr. White's present problem in this case is allowing the proper leeway for expansion if any heads swell after cap and gown orders are in. 22 fldJiwok Koiluf Su ium TUxnAa Tlomf 'Botivd JL. 'ZvmJl KmuJt i i) ufM 'RuMa Our first high school year - a year to be shy and kind of lonely. It was a time when we feared almost all teachers and upperclassmen. In that year we ad- justed to high school rigors and began what was to be- come a multitude of changes. If you'll think back just a couple of hundred weeks, you'll remember a time when we hadn't yet heard of tight pants or bell-bottoms Our hair was cut close to the scalp - something called a flat-top - or as the case was, we worshiped our own natural curls. We glowed at being able to do the twist or at hurling the meanest snowball in the class. Why, a few of us even walked a mile to school. KaJtUm Clouxjk flofoi JLw tjjJm JLuuU %mntd Zkoti T)ok JoJJM flilm Jufnm tdjil £. Gmm Kojm Su£ fimltofi JL udd tfattpuul 23 24 Perhaps B. Meyers is wondering how she is going to ab- sorb the Declaration of Independence and the Constitu- tion in one week's time. 'Hob t ttcvikm Hadkett 2 otm tf ifi Jlilfy Hedm (Jwm KdLrni Keck 7auk K. KMmw oku Kotik 'Betty £lm KMkmja Were we as nutty as these sophomores? Yes, may- be worse. Have you forgotten Voris, Parker, Albert, Piley, Coach ' Tim, or the inveterate question- asker, Donna Hays, and the rest of the crew? Styles seemed to match our natures then: sneakers, Levi's, the Mashed Potatoes, and nifties. But, with our frolics was a determination to fill the treasury. We took the fun way with that too - sock hops, Christmas card sales. Can you think of a better way to spend the sophomore year than making fun and making money? Kemetk Kukce KLkt JLqm 2W S-otuUuf Kmti Am JLuduty Willim A- KkKwwj 25 7Mif %MJm 'jhmuA %d)pd Hetty Meym Seniors round the last curve in English IV. Mrs. Jackson, student teacher, interprets the Victorian Era for them. 26 CW WJm HmJogim Tflmcjm 7mek JLeyem %fm What a change when we became juniors. We were rounding the last term and heading for the home stretch. This third lap we found a bit more tiring, even though there was a finish line in sight. Closer in sight were history class, the night-marish prom planning, and those ever-to-care-for ag projects. We became the dance promoters, sponsoring the Spring (30° outside) Dance and the Prom. As actors in aspiration, we welded together the first play of the year. Becoming examinees, we took those scholarship tests and crossed fingers. But most important, we became far-sighted enough to see beyond the finish line. As we slowly came out of that last term and headed for the wire, we caught the excitement the homing stretch always brings. Stefk i 7dm jjidif 7dm jL.fi. Euujm 7(uJJjjj)i $oki 7'uM 7 iJl 7uxJwtt Jomi Tmbtyk 7m Shod TomU Sfoduuj 27 Kam StuM JLuuk Stom A. Ashbrook, P. Myers, D. Burrell, and S. White were something phenomenal when it came to selling all that Heath toffee. The minor mountain afront them represents what they distributed. 7(ufUu Kajjf SuAmp Jouik tlfrtnwi j)m (Joui 28 $obi Walk 7ad yf. Walk Steve Walk SomIm White 7)m Willwu %(jukf Wilton When we neared the finish, we saw how the be- ginning and the middle should have been. We spotted a few obstacles ahead, and so applied a little more can-do to get those grades for college. We wanted a class trip to remember. That meant more doughnut sales, car washes, more magazine sales, and - some- thing different - a ton-and-a-half of candy sold to our ever-faithful Neoga and area townspeople. We made thousands. Some 66-ers, like Karen Stickel, Tom Short, and Janice Haskett left tall marks behind. Karen was a semi-finalist in the ACT ratings; Tom tripped a couple of track records and made it to the State Meet. Jan, always the radiant young lady, left us memories of her as Homecoming Queen and FFA Sweetheart. Maybe we realized toward the last that all of us took much from N. H. S. and wish we had left more. t7m (jomtj 2 aMe jLajjvton, Sfmtoi Jw Jwduj, Spomi 29 Seniors’ Activities - 1962-1966 at Neoga High School ANNETTA ASHBROOK - Business, Science, Math: Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 4; Library Club Officer 4; Latin Club 1,2; GAA 1,2,3, 4. KATHY ATTEBERRY - Business: Adv. Chorus 1,2.3; Band 1; Pep Club 3,4; Messenger 3,4; ISHSPA Conv. 3, 4. SUZANNE BARBER - Science, Math: Chorus 1,2,3; Class Play 4; Pep Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4; Library Club Officer 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Latin Club Officer 2; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Messenger 2,3,4; Co-editor 4; ISHSPA 2,3,4; ISHSPA Conv. 3,4. NANCY BOSWELL - Business: Class Officer 3; Student Council 2; Chorus 1,2; Adv. Chorus 3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; Library Club Officer 3,4. DAVID L. BURRELL - Ind. Arts: Chorus 1,2; Science Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1.2, 3,4. KERMIT WAYNE BUSHUR - Science. Math: Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Home- coming Court - First Attend. ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,3. KATHLEEN ANNETTE COEN - Science: Chorus 1,2,3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4. PATTY CLOUGH - Math, Science: Science Club 1; Library Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1; Messenger 1,2, 3, 4; Co-editor 4; ISHSPA 2,3; ISHSPA Conv. 2,3. JOHN LEE CURTNER - Ind. Arts: Class Play 4; Base- ball 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1,2.3.4; Track 2; N Club 2.3,4; Messenger 1.2.3.4; ISHSPA 2,3,4. LINDA MUM MEL ELSON - Business: Chorus 1; Band 1; FHA 2, 3,4; Library Club 2, 3. DALE FALLERT - Business: FFA 1; Chorus 1; Pep Club 1; Ind. Arts Club 1,2. PEG ARLENE FRYMAN - Business, Home Ec: Chorus 1,2; FHA 1. 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; GAA 1,2. CARL E. GREESON - Science, Math: Student Council 4; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Science Club 1,2; Baseball 1.2,3. 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 2.3,4; N Club 4; Homecoming Court - Third Attend. ; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 1,2; Tomahawk 3,4; Editor 4; ISHSPA 3, 4; Student Council Officer 4. KAREN SUE HAMILTON - Home Ec: Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1.2. 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3.4; Mes- senger 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. LINDA HANFLAND - Science. Math: Class Officer 4; Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; FHA Officer 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Spanish Club 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 3. ROBERT D. HARKER - Ind. Arts: Science Club 2; Pep Club 3. JAN HASKETT - Business: Class Officer 1,2,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3; Queen - Home- coming Court; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Library Club 1,2,4; Library Club Officer 2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GAA Of- ficer 2.3,4; Messenger 2; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4. DONNA HAYS - Business: Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Library Club 1,2; GAA 1.2; Messenger 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. PHILLIP HEATON - Business, Voc. Ag: FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. VIVIAN ILENE HELLMAN - Business: Chorus 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; GAA 4. JIM KECK - Business: Chorus 1.2,3; Science Club 1; Pep Club 2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3. PAULA K. KELSHEIMER - Business: Chorus 1.2; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1, 2,3, 4; Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 2. JOHN KINK - Math, Ind. Arts: Science Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Ind. Arts 1.2, 3,4. BETTY ELSON KRIETEMEYER - Math: Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4. KENNETH KRIKIE - Ind. Arts: Student Council 4; Cho- rus 1; Class Play 4; Science Club 1; Baseball 3,4; Basket- ball 1,4; Track 1.2,3,4; N Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2, 3. 4; Ind. Arts Club Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. MIKE LANE - Math: Chorus 1; Science Club 2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2. DANNY LINDLEY - Science, Math, Ind. Arts: Chorus 1; Basketball 1,2; Track 2; N” Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,4; Ind. Arts Club Officer 4. KAREN ANN LUDWIG - Business: Chorus 1; Adv. Cho- rus 2,3,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1.2; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Messenger 4. MARGARET MAY - Science: Chorus 1,2; Class Play 3, 4; Homecoming Court - Fourth Attend.; FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3; GAA 2,3.4; GAA Officer 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Tomahawk 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. WILLIAM A. McKINNEY - Science, Math. Voc. Ag.: FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Officer 4; Class Play 3,4; Science Club 1,2; Baseball 3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3; 30 Tomahawk 2,3,4; Messenger 3; ISHSPA 2,3,4; ISHSPA Conv. 3,4. PHILLIP McMULLEN - Science: Chorus 1; Pep Club 1. 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2. DENNIS MEFFORD - Ind. Arts: FFA 4; Science Club 1. 2,3; Baseball 2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2. BETTY MEYERS - Business: Chorus 1,2; Class Play 4; FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GAA Officer 2. 3. CARL MILLER - Science, Math: Class Officer 2,3; FFA 1,2; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Sci- ence Club 1,2; Basketball 2; Track 2,3,4; N Club 4; Homecoming Court - Second Attend.; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer 4; Tomahawk 4; Messenger 3; ISHSPA 3.4; Audio-Vision 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 4; Ind. Arts Officer 4. BARBARA MORGAN - Business: FHA 1; Library Club 4. PAMELA LEGENIA MYERS - Business: Chorus 1; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3. 4; GAA 1,2, 3. 4. STEPHEN PARKER - Science, Math: Class Officer 1,3; Student Council 3,4; Chorus 1; Class Play 4; Science Club 1; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; N Club 1,2,3,4; N Club Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court - Fourth Attend.; Spanish Club 2; Student Council Officer 3,4. JANE PETERS - Business: Class Officer 2; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 3,4; Alternate Cheerleader 2. JUDY PETERS - Business: Student Council 2,4; FHA 1,2; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2, 3,4; Class Play 3; Home- coming Court - First Attend.: Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Officer 4; Library Club 1,2; GAA 3,4; GAA Officer 4; Tomahawk 3,4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. L. A. EUGENE PHILLIPS - Business: Ind. Arts Club 1,3. JOHN PRAHL - Business, Voc. Ag; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Cho- rus 1,2; Science Club 1,2, 3,4; Science Club Officer 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1; Tomahawk 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4; Audio-Visual 2,3,4. BILL PUCKETT - Science. Math: Transfer from Charleston; Science Club 1; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 2; Football 1. LONNIE RANDOLPH - Science: Chorus 1; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 3.4; N Club 3.4; N Club Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Messenger 3,4; ISHSPA 3.4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. TOM SHORT - Science. Math: Class Officer 2; Stu- dent Council 1,4; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1?2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; N Club 1,2,3,4; N Club Officer 3,4; King - Homecoming Court; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2. RONALD SPARLING - Math, Ind. Arts: Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club Of- ficer 3; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 1; Track 2; ”N Club 3,4; Sports Manager 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4. KAREN STICKEL - Science, Math: Student Council 1, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Class Play 4; Homecoming Court - Third Attend.; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2.4; Library Club Officer 2; Latin Club 1,2; Latin Club Officer 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 3; Messenger 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSP Conv. 4. LINDA STORM - Business. Science, Math: Class Of- ficer 3; Chorus 1,2; FHA 1,2, 3,4; FHA Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Library Club 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 4; Tomahawk 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. PHYLLIS KAY SUDKAMP - Business: Chorus 1,2; FHA 1; Pep Club 1.2, 3,4; GAA 1.2, 3,4. TWILA UPTMOR - Business, Science: Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GAA Officer 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3, 4; Tomahawk 4; ISHSPA 4; ISHSPA Conv. 4. JIM VORIS - Science: Class Officer 1,4; Student Coun- cil 2.3,4; Chorus 1; Adv. Chorus 2,3,4; Band 2, 3.4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1.2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; N Club 1.2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Class Play 4. JOHN WALK - Math, Ind. Arts: FFA 1; Chorus 1.2; Science Club 1.2,3; Baseball 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. PAUL A. WALK - Science, Math: FFA 1; Chorus 1,2; Band 1; Science Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3. STEVE WALK - Voc. Ag: Student Council 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Officer 4; Chorus 1; Band 1; Class Play 4; Science Club 1; Baseball 1.2,3.4; N Club 3,4; N Club Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Spanish Club 2. SANDRA WHITE - Business: Student Council 3,4; Adv. Chorus 1,2,3; Band 3; Science Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club Officer 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; GAA 4; Messenger 2,3,4; ISHSPA 3; ISHSPA Conv. 3; Student Council Officer 3,4; Girl's Octet 1; Sextet 2. DAN WILLIAMS - Voc. Ag: Transfer from MacArthur 1; Student Council 1,3; FFA 2,3,4; FFA Officer 3,4; Baseball 2,3, 4; Basketball 2.3,4; Track 1. 2.3,4; N Club 2,3.4; Pep C lub 2, 3,4. JUDY WILSON - Business, Math: Class Officer 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Chorus 1,2; Chorus Accompanist 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Science Club 1; Homecoming Court - jSecond Attend.; FHA 2, 3,4; FHA Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Officer 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GAA Officer 3,4. TOM YOUNG - Ind. Arts: Science Club 1, 2, 3. 4; N Club 3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sports Manager 2,3,4. Salutatorian Janice Haskett and valedictorian Karen Stickel left impressive scholastic records and of- ficially thanked the community for its fine help to the class of 1966. Engaged in this talking-round were Principal White, Com- mencement Speaker Harry Page, assistant to the State Superin- tendent Voris. April Rained Into May; Suddenly - Graduation Night. To be sure, it was warm: Graduation Night usually is. Lasts became sentimental moments as the senior members of chorus toned their good-byes in After Graduation Day. This class would have no more high school civics, or 32 CLASS OF 66 BLUE AND WHITE CLASS OF 66 TREAD Votaw - Swank Post Commander Eldred Myers presented the coveted American Legion Medal for constant outstanding qualities seen in these graduates. Runners-up were Judy Wilson, Tom Short, and Linda Hanfland. Top winners were Carl Greeson and Janice Haskett. Seniors Heard That Scout Credos Can Work for All baseball, prom, or class trip to work over feverishly. tected as a group worker, or, as Mr. Page emphasized: Some, going directly into military service, were mark- We have a republic that calls upon each of us to keep it edly cognizant of the fact that graduation meant to go great, and build the individual who had for so long been pro- LIGHTLY CLASS OF 66 THE ROAD IS ROUGH CLASS OF 66 33 How Do You Pass the Time Between Baccalaureate Seniors Say, Take a Trip to In counting this group, on the steps of the United State Capitol, you will find one more than the 52 who 24 went. The extra one, fifth from the right, is Congress- man William Springer, serving our area in the House. He met all of the entourage and gave to each a pass for the galleries. and Commencement? Washington, D.C.” Saturday p.m. - The bus is late. 6:31 p.m. - Pam Myers spills clothes. 6:45 p.m. bus begins seven-hundred mile trek. 6:47 - occupants begin eating next day's lunch. 9:00 a.m. Sunday - mountainous area of turnpike begins, several students see mountains for first time; quiet, all asleep. 5:00 - guide refights the battle of Gettysburg for group; Neoga suffers one casualty, but she is quickly found. 11:00 a.m. Monday - At Arlington National Ceme- tery, the Neogans hear the President's speech and see the Kennedy grave. 12 noon, Monday - At Mount Vernon, seniors walk the halls of Washington's home and sit on his front porch. 3:00 p.m. - 66-ers spot large swimming pool at the motel, jump in. Sponsors are noticeably absent. 8:00 p.m. - Neogans head-out for the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, then climb to top of Washington Monument; Bill McKinney takes two steps at a time. Large number of students come down on the elevator. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - class visits the Capitol, just misses a token session of the Senate. Se- niors ride from cafeteria to Senate on subway. Several students get confused and ride subway back. 2:00 p.m. - At the Archives for a look at the Constitution and the Declaration of In- dependence. Kermit Bushur decides both docu- ments are in safe hands. 4:00 p.m. - back to the swimming pool. 7:00 p. m. - boat ride on the Potomac. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - Seniors see great stacks of money, are alarmed because they can't get at it, at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 10:00 a.m. - After fifty min- utes wait, group takes five-minute tour of White House, sees Luci's Sting Ray and a beagle. 11: 30 - Congressman Springer meets the local con- tingent. 1:00 p.m. - at the Smithsonian Insti- tute, seniors see why it's called the nation's attic. 5:00 p.m. - Good-bye to Washington. 9:00 a.m. Thursday - The class of 66 - with very tired eyes - gets back to home-ground after 1400 miles and a good trip. Junior Class Monday's Anthem is solemn in the junior homeroom. Prom plans were meticulously drawn, right down to the last palm fronds. Starting the year with a strong, spirited 76 ( in number), the Class of 1967 has proved itself of stern stuff frequently. It boasts several key members in orga- Jim Ramert, President Jim Whitaker, Vice President Brenda Byers, Secretary Barbara Short, Treasurer Carolyn Adkins John Albin Bob Atteberry Shirley Ballinger Bob Banning Jerry Barber Leroy Becker Cathy Brick 36 Susetta Bridges Mary Ruth Cameron Gary Claybaugh Donald Coen Nancy Curtner Mike Cyr Janet Durdel Linda Eastin nizations and sports. And, even after almost a year of the two high hurdles, history and chemistry, the juniors carried off a tasteful Prom, then still made it through the last month of notebooks, projects, and exams. John Elson Ken Fallert Dianne Fearday David Finley Mike Fletcher Sue Fosbender Sue Hanfland Jim Hardesty Bill Harker Bill Hite Barb Hunt Terry Hunter 37 For the scholastic part, Diane Kimery practices her speech for an electric co-op contest. The junior girls know the dance steps to the liveliest extent. Carol Ann Jackson Dan Jackson David Keck Diane Kimery Charlotte Kingery Janet Kingery Gary Lane Evert Levitt James D. Mayhall Mike Mette Bill Meyers Linda Miller 38 Vernon Miller Darlene Moffitt Wayne Monroe Bill Morris Bill Newberry Jim Niebrugge Brian Niemeyer John Ohmen Don Orsborn Steve Pais Louella Phillips Pamela Poe Dan Price Bill Ralston Brenda Redman Judy Roberts Linda Russell Carol St. John William Seaborn Jim Sheehan Jean Siemer Larry Soliday Richard Steele Sandy Toops Jim Trigg Val Voris Edith Warner Jean Watkins Steve Weiss Ray Young 39 President, Gene Randolph Vice President, Larry Wilson Secretary, Steve Horath Treasurer, Bob Carruthers Dennis Albin Jim Banning Steve Barber Jean Bridges Jim Burton Nancy Byers Judy Carruthers Gary Cline Sophomore Class To catch a picture of the Class of 1968, add to- gether all sorts of things. Try a class ring fitting, then wonder if you will have outgrown that size by the time the rings arrive. Or, go away to some corner of the library to read all the pains and trials of THE YEARLING. Be very proud to have scored 40 w p mon that one- minute timed writing, but uh, well, there were only seven mistakes this time. Catch the flying feet Express to the cafeteria - sophomore girls are good at this too. 40 Dan Coen Madonna Cole Steve Cooper Sharon Cross Garry Cushman Martha Cyr Vernon Deters John Dole Bill Doughterty Frances Fallert Larry Fallert Mary Jane From me Kathy Gilbert Bob Hallett Don Barker Janes Hartke John Hays Marilyn Henderson Tom Himes Charles Hunter Joseph Icenogle Sharon Joliff Ellen Kimery Eugene Kline As a student and a friend, Ina Jo Douglas was an example of courage. The memory of that courage is still with us, though Ina Jo has gone. At the whingding. In the reference world. Prove an amazing ping-pong know-how. Avoid Mr. McTeer in the lower hallway, unless you really are supposed to be there. Throw a Whingding, complete with a Deejay. Get wrung-out by 2:30, then bounce back for GAA at 3:30 or to watch baseball till almost dark. Study for those testy exams of Miss Reid's: They're not snaps. Wonder if you'll ever know why it's an INdirect object or how to manage one more book in your locker. And, end the year, by wondering where it has gone. 42 Carolyn Lawhorn Larry Livingston Thomas Louthan Gary McClellan Michael McMillan Mike McMullen Kay Malone Garland Marlow Sandy Mayhall Wanda Mefford Paulette Metzger Bill Mummel Debby Myers Ronald Orsborn Mike Osborn Darrel Painter Dennis Pals Janet Parker Dolly Payton Gary Potter Jerry Riddle Richard Roderick Dale Smith Donna Stenger Eddie Stephens Sandra Storm John Trigg Dennis Walk Eugene Walk Fred Walk Dennis Williams Raymond Williams Vera Young 43 The mysteries of physical science gain the freshmen's at- tention, but they aren't taking notes. The undulating line quickens as the last few seconds speed by before the bell. Freshman Class The Freshman Class of Neoga High School often make us wonder where all the energy came from. Not only did this group come forth with a good hustling James Jarrett, President Lanny Bridges, Vice-President Don Baker, Secretary Karen Morris, Treasurer Alan Baker Tana Baker Dennis Bales Joyce Beals Ronnie Bolen Linda Brady Richard Boswell Ken Bushur 44 Connie Carruthers Vickie Clay Marla Claybaugli Janet DeLong Carla Drake Janet Drennan Bill Edmonds Mary Hardesty group in basketball and track but they also had enough reserve go to strike up a float for homecoming competi- tion and to create skits for the Christmas Assembly. After a party held November 18, the class ( as is usual) cleaned up the party room. But for the Freshmen this was just a rehearsal for the Big Cleanup to follow. Connie Hartke Patty Hutton John Jackson Gary Kastl Jackie Kelsheimer Anna Kimery Patricia Kingery Londa Krietemeyer Sue Latch Bill Levitt Randy Lock Whitney McKinney 45 Sandy Marlow Don Meislahn Connie Mettendorf Ellen Michlig Judy Miller Mike Miller Gary Morrison Steve Niemeyer Rick Pals Bob Phillips David Poe Rick Ralston Two days after the party, the Class of 1969, long with its sponsors, Mr. Luallen and Miss Reid, donned work clothes and gave the Old Place a thorough going over in an unique activity called School Cleanup Day, the dust-up, wash up, and patch up approach. The other classes just might have a similar activity in the of- fing for next year, as the Freshmen's service gesture was appreciated. Just as Bill Steger! Larry Redman Karen Riddle Dottie Russell Gary Schutte Donna Seaborn Margene Stickel Bob Strohl David Sudkamp 46 Dianne Sudkamp Kathie Thomas Polly Thomas Vicki Titus Bob Vasquez Joe Veech Doris Walk Ken Walk Cathy Whitaker Cheryl White Kay Williams Sherrie Woods Dan Wright By October, the organizational range has fired its first volley. Fall Concert is in heavy swing, the FHA - ers are getting the realistic lesson in quantity cooking as their beef supper nears, and the TOMAHAWK has sold its $800 quota in ads. At Yuletime, near Homecoming, organizations take on each other in the contest for the best Homecoming mini-float. Then, for a student, might come the dilemma: Should I work more for the junior class float or for the GAA Float? Perhaps difficult to see is that each organization has its annual harvest of efforts. Thus, come the band and choral concerts, The GAA Banquet, the Freshman Class Cleanup Day, the Student Council guides for PTA Open House, and a host of others. Then, there are the gearmeshing groups. What, one asks, would happen if Don Coen's Audio-Visual group weren’t around, or if the MESSENGER were just a run- of-the-mill student paper rather than the oft-lauded pub- lication that it is? Just what are all these accomplished facts? Maybe, they’re good proof that the organizations aren’t around just to have a good time, but are a trying place for the student who would fortify his responsibility and loyalty and use them well. gfotZPfLNs Future Farmers of America FIRST ROW: Advisor Mr. Lacey, President Dan Wil- liams, Vice-President S. Walk, Secretary P. Heaton, Treasurer D. Keck, J. Whitaker, B. McKinney. SEC- OND ROW: D. Poe, B. Strohl, D. Meislahn, T. Himes, G. Schutte, G. Potter, J. Mayhall, G. Claybaugh, B. Hallett, B. Edmonds, M. Miller, John Trigg. THIRD ROW: W. McKinney, G. Morrison, D. Baker, T. Hun- ter, L. Redman, R. Bolen, J. Prahl, C. Hunter, V. Miller, Jim Trigg, W. Monroe, J. Riddle. FOURTH ROW: J. Hartke, D. Walk, J. Jackson, G. Cline, D. Painter, G. Cushman, B. Mummel, D. Orsborn, R. Orsborn, D. Mefford, E. Kline, E. Stephens, L. Soliday, K. Walk . 50 Future Homemakers of America FIRST ROW: B. Byers, J. Watkins, B. Short, President L. Hanfland, Vice President S. Toops, Secretary J. Wilson, Treasurer L. Storm, S. Hanfland. SECOND ROW: S. Storm, B. Hunt, N. Byers, Advisor Miss Dar- nell, M. Claybaugh, C. White, K. Thomas, D. Walk, C. Mettendorf. THIRD ROW: D. Russell, P. Hutton, C. Carruthers, C. Jackson, J. Parker, K. Malone, C. Brick, K. Coen. FOURTH ROW: A. M. Kimery, E. Michlig, S. Woods, P. Thomas, K. Morris, D. Mof- fitt, J. Roberts, C. St. John, N. Curtner. FIFTH ROW: J. DeLong, C. Adkins, S. Ballinger, C. Lawhorn, J. Miller, C. Whitaker, S. Mayhall, L. Krietemeyer, D. Hays. SIXTH ROW: J. Siemer, E. Kimery, P. Poe, J. Carruthers, L. Mummel, L. Phillips, D. Fearday, P. Kingery, T. Baker, S. Latch, J. Kingery. Always, a well-practiced bunch at Neoga High School is the band. Three concerts each year, numerous minor appearances and the basketball-home game ap- pearances demand a sort of super-band. That we have! The Fall Concert Merry-Go-Round was the year’s standout, as chorus and band teamed for some stellar circus acts--much clowning (as any circus should) and a not-so-high flying act. The Christmas Concert and Spring Concert, as the traditional programs, completed the band and chorus co-op efforts. The Spring feature s Overture 1812 culminated a grueling four-month prac- tice. Everything is needed for that number and the band seemed to have all that was needed right down to the nearing-the-end drum rolls. Dual honor of the National School Choral Award and the John Phillips Sousa Award from chorus and band went to Carl Greeson, a four year member of both groups J. Drennan, P. Hutton, C. Mettendorf, S. Horath, M. Brady, C. White, J. Parker, D. Stenger, C. Carruthers, J. Fromme, N. Byers, B. Morris, J. Carruthers, L. M. Stickel, D. Hays, L. Hanfland, D. Albin. 52 Stage Band FRONT CENTER: D. Albin, M. Stickel, D. Stenger, V. Voris, L. Hanfland. SECOND ROW: E. Kimery, L. Wilson, C. Greeson, G. Randolph, J.Dole, Kermit Bushur, A. Ashbrook, B. Short, J. Whitaker, Dan Coen STANDING: J. Drennan, J. Wilson. J. Voris, Kermit Bushur, D. Price, B. Dougherty, J. Wilson, C. Whitaker, J. Wilson, B. Carruthers, Miller, J. Whitaker, Dan Coen, B. Short, L. Becker, A. V. Voris, J. Dole. Ashbrook, C. Greeson, E. Kimmery, G. Randolph, L. 53 Messenger Staff Co-editors S. Barber and P. Clough root out the possible week's assignments, ones that could range from the inquiring re- porter to a prediction of what Neoga might do at that next track meet. List- ing the possible article as to its impor- tance is MESSENGER Advisor Mrs. Voris. Tomahawk Staff Sports coverage needs the quick and about-to-spring verb. That is the job of these staffers. While J. Curtner is compos- ing, a watchful J. Icenogle and L. Randolph are on stand-by. The intricacies of a yearbook are often mysti- fying. Just ask Editor C. Greeson about it. With B. McKinney always loaded for pictures and Judy Peters maintaining close tabs as busi- ness manager, the annual usually turns out more praise than complaints. Advisor Mr. Law- son evidently nods approval to the plans. 54 SEATED AROUND TABLE: Photographer B. Dougherty, S. White, V. Voris, K. Stickel, D. Hays, J. Carruthers. STANDING: L. Eastin, J. Watkins, J. Albin, C. Kingery, K. Atteberry. SEATED AROUND TABLE: J. Prahl, V. Voris, C. Miller, T. Uptmor. STANDING: M. May, B. Dougherty, S. Toops, D. Finley, L. Storm, J. Dole. 55 ON HANDS: V. Heilman, P. Sudkamp, K. Ludwig, B. Meyers, L. Hanfland, K. Stickel, S. Barber, K. Coen, A. Ash- brook, P. Myers. KNEELING: President B. Short, Vice-President J. Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer L. Storm. SEATED: Mrs. Strain, Advisor; W. Mefford, B. Hunt, S. Hanfland. THIRD ROW: Jane Peters, C. Jackson, D. Russell, D. Sudkamp, S. Toops, B. Byers. FOURTH ROW: D. Kimery, V. Titus, A. Kimery, M. Stickel, C. Whitaker, B. Meyers. FIFTH ROW: C. Hartke, L. Phillips, F. Fallert, K. Ludwig, N. Byers, K. Stickel, L. Russell. Neoga Girls’ Athletic Association CLOCKWISE: M. Fromme, P. Thomas, C. Adkins, B. Short, M. Stickel, C. Hartke. KNEELING: T. Uptmor, L. Eastin, M. Fromme, P. Poe, V. Voris, Judy Peters, M. May. SEATED: J. Parker, C. Met- tendorf, K. Hamilton, S. Storm, J. Bridges, C. White, J. Drennan. THIRD ROW: S. Hoelscher, C. Brick, K. Morris, E. Michlig, P. Thomas, K. Coen, S. Barber, K. Malone, C. Carruthers. FOURTH ROW: M. Cameron, K. Gilbert, J. Carruthers, S. Mayhall, N. Curtner, J. Miller, C. Lawhorn, S. White, C. Adkins. FIFTH ROW: V. Heilman, P. Myers, T. Baker, L. Hanfland, P. Sudkamp, E. Kimery, S. Fosbender, D. Fearday, J. Durdel. A. Ashbrook. 57 SEATED: President N. Boswell, V. President S. Barber, Secretary S. WhiteA. Ashbrook, J. Haskett, K. Malone, C. Lawhorn, J, Stickel, B. Morgan, J. Durdel, L. Krietemeyer, V. Titus, T. Baker, K. Stickel, E. Warner, C. Jackson, D. Orsborn, D. Russell, K, Student Council FIRST ROW: B. Short, K. Krikie, K. Stickel, Treasurers. White, Vice-President C. Greeson, Secretary V. Voris. SECOND ROW: Judy Peters, S. Storm, M. Claybaugh, S. Hanfland, S. Walk, P. Poe, Presidents. Parker, J. Haskett. THIRD ROW: D. Wright, Dennis Williams, J. Sheehan, J. Voris, T. Short. NOT PICTURED: Advisor Ray Springs. Miller, P. Fryman, V. Young, P. Metzger. STANDING: Mrs. Morton, Sponsor, C. Mettendorf, M. Coen, L. Elson, B. Krietemeyer, L. Storm, K. Hamilton. Industrial Arts Club FIRST ROW: President J. Sheehan, Vice-President D. Lind ley, Sec- retary C. Miller. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mr. Lindley, Treasurer J. Niebrugge, Dan Williams, K. Krikie. THIRD ROW: L. Fallen, B. Harker, B. Levitt, G. Kastl, R. Williams, D. Bales. FOURTH ROW: A. Baker, R. Lock, J. Kel- sheimer, L. Becker, R. Sparling, B. Carruthers. FIFTH ROW: R. Pals, B. Phillips, J. Veech, B. Ralston, M. Fletcher, R. Ralston, K. Bushur. SIXTH ROW: J. Oil- men, Don Coen, E. Stephens, Dennis Williams, E. Levitt, D. Burrell. SEVENTH ROW: B. Atteberry, J. Walk, J. Kink, M. Mette, D. Painter, B. Meyers, V. Deters. Varsity Cheerleaders BOTTOM TO TOP: B. Byers, V. Voris, J. Haskett, T. Uptmor, B. Short, S. Toops. Cheerers nates Alternate B-Team Cheer- White, Alternate Varsity Cheerleader P. Poe. B-Team Cheerleaders BOTTOM TO TOP: C. Adkins, J. Carruthers, S. Mayhall, C. Whitaker, B. Hunt. The Cheered - Letterman’s Club SEATED: Advisor Mr. Alexander, President T. Short, Vice- President S. Parker, Secretary-Treasurer L. Randolph, S. Walk. SECOND ROW: K. Krikie, R. Sparling, C. Greeson, D. Price, J. Sheehan. T. Young, T. Hunter. THIRD ROW: C. Miller, J. Voris, J. Whitaker, J. Niebrugge, B. McKinney, J. Curtner, Dan Williams. 61 Chorus FIRST ROW: Jane Peters, Judy Peters, C. Brick, D. Poe, B. Dougherty, J. Hays, L. Wilson. SECOND ROW: S. Ballinger, B. Byers, C. Whitaker, G. Randolph, C. Greeson, D. Price. THIRD ROW: J. Carruthers, P. Poe, K. Ludwig, E. Levitt, Ken Bushur, L. Soliday, S. Barber. FOURTH ROW: L. Eastin, T. Uptmor, D. Albin, J. Shee- han, D. Miller, B. Atteberry. FIFTH ROW: E. Kimery, J. Watkins, Kermit Bushur, Dan Coen, J. Voris, T. Short, J. Whitaker. Office Girls Mrs. Dole, Principal's Secretary, finds a wait- ing line of message couriers in S. White, C. Adkins, K. Hamilton, and M. May. Each of these girls works at least one period daily in the of- fice. Speech Although Mr. Luallen's speech class is not an organization, it is concerned often with working for and with other groups and has become a core for a forensics group. FIRST ROW: M. Miller, S. Hanfland, B. Hunt, J. Drennan. SECOND ROW: A. Baker, S. Toops, N. Boswell. THIRD ROW: R. Sparling, N. Curtner, V. Voris, C. St. John. FOURTH ROW: D. Finley, C. Kingery, J. Wilson. FIFTH ROW: J. Dole, B. Phillips, B. Short, N. Byers. Audo-Visual first row: e. Levitt, T. Himes. SECOND ROW: J. Prahl, P. Heaton. THIRD ROW:Kermit Bushur. STAND- ING: C. Miller, Don Coen, Dan Williams. N. Boswell, A. Ashbrook, and B. Morgan tuneup the intercom, one of the rarer opportunities of the o f fi ce girls to be heard by all. Office girls, K. Coen, S. Barber, and B. Meyers, get some tips on avoiding the blue-finger problem from Unit Secretary, Gertrude Greeson. Furnish a 10’ by 30’ stage as a house a building or a home for an even dozen plus two, create a tropical paradise dotted with palms, a treasure den and soft- soled servants, make a background durable enough to withstand the annual Neoga - T-Town tilt and serve as the proper milieu for Homecoming Royalty. This year, these were the engineering demands met by hard- working students and faculty, as they focused on the efforts that make N.H.S.’s activities more spectacular each year. In a sense the class plays, prom, and homecoming are in the area of “above and beyond the call,” but they still call forth the best in student participation - the kind that at the big moment of the first scene or the first dance evokes the look on many faces of “Well, here it is, and it was worth it!” Jim Biandings Muriel Biandings Betsy........... Joan ........... Andy Simms . . Mrs. Tompkins . Mr. Retch . . . Mr. Tesander Hackett, Jr. . . Mrs. Hackett, Jr. Johnny Hackett . Mrs. Eph Hackett Mrs. Bildad Prutty Miss Isobel Rorty Sally Prutty . . Ted Palmer . . Irene de Pelford Jim Whitaker . .Barb Short Carolyn Adkins . . Val Voris Bill Newberry Diane Kimery . .John Albin . Jim Sheehan . Jerry Barber . Sandy Toops . Bob Banning . Brenda Byers . . Lin Eastin . . .Pam Poe . . Barb Hunt .Larry Soliday Nancy Curtner the day patience wore out Mr. Blandings reached his peak that day. He could take only so much difficulty, and this was surely a play of difficulties. Most were plot difficulties, with the Bland- ings attempting to live the country life and earn money enough to live in their manor born, not their manor for- lorn. Actors and stage crew shared difficulties in the exe- cution of the plot. Something more than quick was the crew's carpentry from the being built house to the built house. Of course, the actors had the semiannual difficulty in heeding and deeding Director Lualleh. By playtime, most of the knots were glossed over and the audience marveled at the theatrical construction. 67 1965 Homecoming Yes, it was a rough night at the boards; no, we were never afraid anyone would drop a crown or stumble in those chic formals; and maybe, just maybe, we could have had a few slower numbers at the hands of the Electras. Bestowed in their MAGIC-land above are the 1965 Court; In front; Steve Lacey, Faye Barber; Mary Short, Kenny Curtner (not pictured). Couples; Fourth Atten- dants Margaret May and Steve Parker; Second Attendants Judy Wilson and Carl Miller; the coronated King Tom Short and Queen Janice Haskett; the standing 1964 roy- alty Jim Louthan and Karen Bushur; First Attendants Judy Peters and Kermit Bushur; Third Attendants Karen Stickel and Carl Greeson. two of the highlights before the coronation. King Tom and Queen Janice . . . The First Dance is for Two. One for the Stockings, Two for the Beau, Three to Go Steady, Six More to Go. With Anne, IT was persuading Mr. Gilbreth to be unfamiliarly permissive enough to let her wear silk stockings and teddies. With Ernestine and Martha, IT was teaching Dad Gilbreth to bear and even enjoy the blasts from the anonymous Motorcycle Mac's pristine Honda. IT was dating with the other daughters, except Lillian, the 1 12 more concerned with real suckers than with the mooney-eyed ones. To the young Gilbreth men, IT was a $5 dog, advanced homework, food, and the distaff members. What was IT? To Mr. G. a doz- en problems, but to a spring audience, a baker's dozen of enjoyment. Senior Play: Directed by John C. Luallen Mr. Gilbreth............Jim Voris Mrs. Gilbreth . . . Karen Stickel Ernestine . . . Paula Kelsheimer Frank.................John Curtner Jackie................Carl Greeson Dan...................Carl Miller Bill..................Tom Short Fred..................Ken Krikie % ‘y N Anne .... Lillian . . . Martha . . Mrs. Fitzgerald Dr. Burton. . Joe Scales. . Miss Brill . . Larry .... . Donna Hays . Margaret May . Betty Meyers Linda Hanfland . Bill McKinney . . Steve Walk . . Suzie Barber . Steve Parker Prom Takes to the Tropical Islands for a Polynesian The sands of this magic island were amazing for their kindness to dancing feet. The feet, of course, danced everything from the frug to modified Bossa-Nova. Then came the casual trips to the portable feast- sandwiches, everything good on a toothpick, plus punch—served naturally Islanders get ready for the tourists and a two-hourstand on cake and punch. from a little grass hut. Natives, sopho- mores and freshmen, served the juniors and guest seniors with pacific kindness amid a decor real enough to make one All the romance of the tropics plus a treasure chest. To cross this bridge will--the natives say Paradise expect to hear the surf on the reef. Music hops as a swordfish joins the beat. Bruce dons his islander’s hat. It was the slow dances that brought every- one out. 73 EARL ROSS YOUR CLOTHIER Ma ttoon, Illinois SHOOTS GAS SERVICE To 1edo, Illinois Phone 849-8411 Comp 1i ments SCOTT'S STORE of Wayne Feeds Livestock Supplies Seeds CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Mat toon, Illinois Le1 and Scott, Toledo, 111. Phone 849-2811 74 r GLEN RUFFNER Be Modem - Live Mobile FINLEY’S MOBILE HOMES CHEVROLET SALES SERVICE Route 45 121 South Mattoon, Illinois Greenup, Illinois New Used - Properly Serviced Honestly Sold - Fairly Priced Phone 923-4231 K. C. Mike Finley - Ph. 234-3231 Phone ADams 4-9014 COOKIE'S TRUCK STOP EAT-A-TERIA (Serving 11 a.m. - 9 a.m.) Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily Leroy and Alma Cook N. Rt. 45, 16th at Piatt Mattoon, Illinois PAT THOMAS ...CHARTER BUS SERVICE Toledo, Illinois Phone 895-3671 75 GROBELNY MOTOR CO. Pontiac - Tempest Mattoon, i no i s Compliments of MARGE CROY'S SHOPPE Clothing for the entire fam i 1 y S S- H Green Stamps Phone 849-2491 Toledo Illinois COLES-CUMBERLAND SERVICE CO. MIXING FERTILIZER - PETROLEUM FARMER-OWNED SERVICE Neoga Toledo GRINDING FEED - GRA IN A Cha r1eston 1 Goodyea r MARTHA WRIGHT'S Ti res Tubes BEAUTY SALON For Cars, Trucks, Tractors Phone 895- 511 SEE WEST TIRE CO. Styling - Shap i ng Coloring Eff i ngham, Illinois Phone 3 +2-2187 Neoga, Illinois Cumberland County National Bank MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. COMPLETE BANKING SERVICES Neoga Illinois Phone 895-2111 CLAYBAUGH SUNDRIES Fountain Service Magazines - Newspapers Proprietary Drugs Phone 895-2321 Neoga Illinois 77 SINCERE BEST WISHES FROM Your MATTOON JOURNAL GAZETTE SERVING THE GREATER MATTOON AREA Mattoon, Illinois THE BLUE AND WHITE CAFE Headquarters For Fun Open six days a week From 5:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Complete Line of Quality Merchandise for your Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lane every sports need WEBER'S SPORTS MART Neoga , Illinois 1703 Bdwy. Mattoon 234-3322 78 Comp 1i ments of the GINGHAM INN Rose Lueken Neoga, Illinois Sincere Best Wishes From ANDERMAN'S Our Pledge: To give you Mattoon, Illinois BISHOP FUNERAL HOME Phone 723-4545 Greenup, Illinois I 81 M M GARAGE Auto £- Tractor Repair Comp 1i ments of Radiator Repair Toledo, Illinois THEODORE 0. CUTRIGHT Phone 849-4361 To 1edo, Illinois Frank Kern Neoga Manufacturing Company Mayhall Manufacturing Company Neoga Illinois John R. Crum, Owner Phone 234-8875 MATTOON MUSIC SERVICE Musical Instruments Records S- Stereos 1517 Broadway Mattoon Illinois 82 DONNA'S BEAUTY SHOP Open Evenings by Appointments S i ge1, Illinois Phone 844-2124 CARRUTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE Where It's Thrifty to Buy Dry Goods G roce r i es and Meats Neoga I 1 1i no i s WEBER MPLEMENT COMPANY BU1LDER SUPPLY CO. 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Phone 895-6081 Mercury Motors Sea Ray Boats 2k Hour Road Service Neoga, Illinois 88 LAMPERT'S JEWELRY GIFT STORE Be sure see our selection SIDDENS SHOES Spec i a 1 i z i ng In Qua 1i ty Comfort of sterling silver 1816-18 Broadway 23 -3366 gold charms Mattoon, Illinois Bonded Livestock Dealer CROSLEY Compl iments of AND HANDFLAND LUMBER SHOBE STOCKYARDS COMPANY North U.S. Route A5 Phone 8A4-2033 Call or see us before selling S i ge1 , Illinois Phone 3 2-3935 Eff i ngham Illinois Comp 1 iments of Compliments to A W DRIVE INN 61 Dewitt NEOGA TOMAHAWK E. E. Skelton Kroger Manager Mattoon, Illinois Eff i ngham, 111. 89 Comp 1i men ts of WEBER BROS. EQUIPMENT CO. Hardware S- Appliances S H 0 U S E P1umb i ng Heat i ng Your Rambler Dealer Electrical Works Frigidaire, Philco, Maytag The Store of Quality and Phone 3A2-A167 Good Service Phone 857-3135 Eff i ngham Illinois Teutopol is Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF SHORT FURNITURE COMPANY NEOGA AND SHELBYVILLE, ILLINOIS A Community Minded Business For A Community Minded People CURL INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 895-3721 Neoga, Illinois HASKETT'S •NORTHERN PROPANE GAS CO.� FERTILIZER Serving the Farm and Home Liquid and Bulk Fertilizer Phone A59-21A1 Neoga, Illinois Phone 895- 881 W i ndsor, Illinois 90 SHAFER'S DRUG STORE Your Prescription Druggist Sick Room Supp1i es and Needs Animal and Poultry Remedies Drugs--Sundri es--Cosmet i cs Phone GL 9-2630 1022 Maine -- Windsor, 111. F ree Deli ve ry PAT'S MARATHON 24 Hour Wrecker Service 895-6071 Day 895-4741 Night Neoga Illinois EFFINGHAM EQUITY FARM HARDWARE Feeds Ferti 1i ze rs Seeds Farm Supplies Phone 342-4101 Eff i ngham 111 i no i s Phone 682-2181 Stewa rdson Illinois DIEL AND THOMPSON A-C DEALER Phone 849-2541 Toledo, Illinois SUBWAY JEWELRY If You Don' t Know Watches . . . Know Your Jewe1e r. We Recommend Bui ova 1800 Broadway Mattoon Illinois 91 LAUNDROMAT CAFE Congratu1 at i ons Drive up window to the class of 66 for your convenience Open every day BILL RASMUSSEN CHEVROLET INC. Spec i a 1 i z i ng in short orders Gera 1 d Hays Mattoon, Illinois P rop r i etor Neoga Illinois STEVENS HARDWARE Comp 1iments of First Quality Hardware Sherwin-Williams Paints MARY LUE BEAUTY SALON Housewares - Easy washers Toys - Power Mowers 655 Pine Phone 895-3831 Phone 3 2-3103 Eff i ngham Illinois Neoga , Illinois 92 Diamonds Is Our Business ANDERSON'S JEWELRY 109 East Jefferson Eff i ngham, Illinois .WOOLERY BROS______________ ______LUMBER COMPANY. __Lumber, Building Materials_ ______Hardware and Plumbing_ The quality is remembered Long after the price i s forgot ten. Phone 895-4101 Neoga, Illinois Comp 1i ments of THE FARM BUREAU Families of Cumberland County and Affiliated Companies STEWART'S SINCLAIR SERVICE Tank-Wagon Service Phones 895-4551 895-2541 Neoga, Illinois DON'S BARBER SHOP Neoga, Illinois 93 BOB STOFER ACE HARDWARE Olds, Cadi 1 lac, and G.M.C. Trucks F i nest Qua 1i ty Lowest Prices Phone 3 2-2147 122 South 17th Street Eff i ngham, 111. Mattoon, Illinois Compliments of o FRIEND SPEED QUEEN Washers - Lintfree Dryers With Temperature Control Dry Clean With Free Use of Dry Cleaner. Dry Your Hair While You Wait In Our Air Cooled or Gas Heated Building. NEOGA COIN WASH 94 CHAS. LUDWIG Bu11doz i ng Waterways - Lakes Clearing - Open Ditches By Hour or Contract Phone 844-2248 Sigel Illinois D M HARDWARE MORY'S Speed Queen Appliances BUDGET JEWELERS Plumbing - Heating - Sports Supplies Services Needs 1623 Broadway For Farm Home Mattoon, Illinois Phone 923-4341 KEN'S FOOD STORE Located in Wi ndsor Mt. Zion Su11i van W i ndsor i no i s 95 MARILYN’S HA 1RSTYLING In Cumberland County 736 Pine Street nearly everybody Phone 895-3351 reads the Neoga Illinois TOLEDO DEMOCRAT FREEDMAN'S CLOTHIERS Len Lass, Owner 1617 Broadway Mattoon, Illinois Phone 234-3236 Comp 1i ments of GREENUP APPLIANCE CO. 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SHOE STORE Phone 342-4033 — — Toledo, Illinois 98 I HILLTOP LANES Comp 1i men ts of For Recreation at It's Best HALT'S STORE Bowl at Hilltop Lanes G reenup , Illinois Eat at the Snack Bar Phone Phone 923-4481 Greenup, 111. 923-5 71 PRAHL S HILLTOP CABINS Swim Rent by Boat , j A Weekend • . Ivt A .' • Fish Week Re 1 ax Month On North Edge of Lake Mattoon 14 Completely Modern Lakeside Cabins Just 1j Miles North of Publis Marina R.F.D. 1 Gays, Illinois Telephone 234-9648 WOOLLEN'S Fountain Lunches Sundries Toledo, I 11inoi s Phone 849-2941 SHAFER OIL COMPANY Mob i 1 P roducts Jewett Illinois Phone 849-4411 99 Comp 1i men ts of KIRK FORD SALES SERVICE Phone 849-2681 Toledo, Illinois LeROY'S CAFE Bud and Gerry Fine Food Phone 844-3329 S i ge1 Illinois 100 Comp 1iments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Vor i s Newbanks 120 E. Cumberland G reenup Illinois NEOGA LAUNDROMAT AND CAR WASH You can be sure if it's West inghouse. Open every day from 6A.M. until 11 P.M. Attendant at all times Gerald Hays, owner Neoga, Illinois The Tomahawk Staff would like to say something to you. Mr. Advertiser, and you, Mr. Blankenberg, and Mr. Erickson, and you, Gene Hays; and we haven’t forgotten you, students, faculty, and administration, Mom and Dad, and the people of Neoga. We want to say thanks.” 101 ----— . „ . yv-v. ••• - . • •• '5•• • ' • '•....... .........................++?• i 1 • -A � • • -v . � •’ W • y i • v. v • 1 w • ■-r - • . ’T y - -,� • V I .. %. •‘•'n , r ■ - t- - L.-._ . ’ - a - u. u — K u r ; r. . • • ’• j - •. • ■■ � •. ■. . « • • � - � «• , • •