Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1970 volume:

1970 TOMAHAWK NEOGA HIGH SCHOOL Neoga, Illinois Vol. XXIX 2 Table of Contents Personnel 6 Classes 16 Organizations 39 Sports 60 Activities 72 Autographs 80 Advertising 81 ■iimSL School Personnel Have Trying Jobs During his first year at Neoga, Super- intendent Lyman Lewis made a greatmany changes for the better in our school district. With the help of the school board, guided by President McKinney, he hopes to make the schools in this district even better. Lyman Lewis STANDING: Richard Kepp, Victor Czerwonka, Louis Schutte, Ralph Reed. SEATED: Lyman Lewis, Doris McKay, Gail Barber, Robert McKinney. 8 This year, more than ever, the stu- dents of NHS feel that they can talk to Principal Ralph White aboutany injustice done to them or a friend. One of the reasons this is so may be because he is often seen at the numerous activities which the students attend. Two ladies with very trying jobs are Mildred Dole, secretary to Ralph White, and Gertrude Greeson, Lyman Lewis' secretary. These two must coordinate the schedules of their active bosses, while constantly being interrupted by students and odd jobs. J Gertrude Greeson Mildred Dole 9 Janet Leach P.E., Health Kay Little J. Lee McTeer Speech Correctionist History, P.E. Rex Lindley Industrial Arts NHS Adds Art Course For the first time NHS offers an art course to its students. Under the very capable instruction of Diantha Greenwood, her art class has produced several master- pieces. This year the new NHS faculty members are Kay Little, Diantha Greenwood, Lourdine Webb, Jerry Krueger, and Dan Leathers. John Luallen Howard Louthan Speech, Civics Science 10 Lourdine Webb Shirley Wright Dan Leathers English English, Spanish Vocational Agriculture 1 1 Sharon Courtney English Phil Zimmer Math, Science Tom Alexander Stan Albin Agnes Voris Guidance Counselor Librarian 12 SEATED: Advisor Mrs. Dole. STANDING: Ruth Burreii, Jackie Strohl, Barb Modgiin, Vera Waik, Linda Cross. SEC- OND ROW: Diane Rentfrow, Viola Potter, Larry Wright, Cari Morgan, Becky Bingaman. The “Busy” Bodies of N.H.S. Though Office Helpers are old N.H.S. stand- bys, Secretarial Aids are new to ourschool this year. Under the direction of Sherry Blew and much to the delight of the teachers, the Aids type tests, mimeograph materials, write letters, and handle other time-consuming tasks that plague the teacher. Their work has been very much appreciated by the faculty, and the ex- perience gained by the Aids is invaluable. As in the past, the Office Helpers have con- tinued their good work. Answering telephones, taking messages, and collecting attendance slips are only a few necessary jobs that they perform so well. The school is grateful to both the Office Helpers and the Secretarial Aids. SEATED: Brenda Livingston, Becky Bingaman, Linda Cross, Jonie Haskett, Mary Ramert. STANDING: Philip Lawrence, Cari Morgan, Tina Nottingham, Janeth Cloyd, Shirley St. John, Jackie Strohi, Joyce Morgan. 13 Mr. Steger and Mr. Hall stop for a breather. What Would We Do Without Them? Sev eral times during the day, most ofthese vital people are interrupted by students for some reason or other. The students may be asking for anything from ice cubes for an ex- periment to a crow-bar to open their locker. After 186 days of this, you would think they would become disgusted with the pesty stu- dents, but they don't. Even though theyoften have to stop an important task to help, they never refuse. And as for the bus drivers, how would you like to walk to school on a cold snowy morn- ing? These men and women are a Must in order to have a school function properly. Marion Greeson operates the mini-bus. BACK ROW: Bob Burgess, Bob McKibben, Stan Albin, Guy Douglas, Joe Keck, Phil Zimmer, Rex Lindley. FRONT ROW: Marion Greeson, Bob Tucker, Nadine Kastle, Howard Louthan, LaDon Louthan, Charles Cordes, Ert Lacy. ecAssss Exciting, Unquestionable Class of ’70 Will the class of '70 ever be forgotten in the halls of NHS? As the year progressed, still the seniors were unpredictable in their next actions. The Homecoming was an extraordinary time for the seniors as they won the space-age float contest and the great varsity squad (com- posed of two-thirds seniors) ended that unfor- gettable night by scalping the Wooden Shoes. The class of ’70's main goal was to acquire the money for their trip to Washington, D.C. and New York. In the individual accounts, each person was required to have $126 in their own account by the end of April. To earn this money, the energetic workers did everything from making and selling doughnuts to selling pop at basketball games, selling mag- azines, and washing cars. This outstanding group of seniors was led by the ingenious guidance of President Tim Coen, Vice-President Jon Brown, Secretary Jonie Haskett, Treasurer Janeth Cloyd, and Assist- ant Mary Ramert, Student Council Representa- tives Jackie Strohl and Jerry Bales, and Senti- nel Carl Ballinger. Mrs. Blew and Mr. Albin tried to keep their cool in taking the task of being the class of '70's sponsors. Their guid- ance was deeply appreciated by the seniors. To sum up their activities, the seniors adopt- ed their motto as: GREAT WE ARE AND BEST WE'LL BE; WE'RE THE CLASS OF ’70! What seems to be the problem? Take us to your leader. A studyhall is for . . .? 70's officers Dennis Baker Jerry Bales - Baseball I; Basketball 3,4; Track 3; Student Council 4; Student Council Officer 4; Ind. Arts Club I; A.V. Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Homecoming Court 4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Julie Barber - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer 2,3,4; G.A.A. Camp 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 2,3,4; Gjrl's Chorus 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Officer 4; Science Club 1,2; Science Club Officer 2; Tomahawk 3,4; Co-Editor 4; Student Council 2,4; Class Play 3; Homecom- ing Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Pep Club Officer 3; Musical 1,2,4. Becky Bingaman - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer 3,4; G.A.A. Camp 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 4; F.H.A. Sect. Offi- cer 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Musical 1,2,4; Science Club 2; Messenger 2,3; Library Club 2,3; Office Helper 3,4; Seer. Aide 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Girl's State 3. Debby Bingaman - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer2,3,4; F.H.A. 1 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Musical 1, 2,4; Science Club 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3. Pam Braden - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Girl's Chorus 1,2; Science Club I; Library Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2. Carl Ballinger - Track 2,3; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club Officer 4; Class Officer 4. Susie Banning - G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1,2. Kathie Brant - G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3. Jon Brown - Track 1,3; Mixed Chorus 3; Ind. Arts Club 3; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Rick Brown - Science Club 2; Class Officer 2; Class Play 3; Pep Club 2,3. Ron Burton - Ind. Arts Club 1,3; Baseball I; Class Play 3; Pep Club 2,3. David Cameron - Ind. Arts Club 1,2. John Carruthers - Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,3; Pep Club 1,2,3. Steve Claybaugh - Baseball I; Basketball I; Track 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Science Club 1; Lettermen's Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club Officer 3; Musical 1; Class Play 3. Janeth Cloyd - F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 4; Mixed Cho- rus 3,4; Messenger 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Library Club Offi- cer 4; Seer. Aide 4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. 20 Tim Coen - Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2,4; Student Council 4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Homecoming Court 4; Class Officer 1,3,4;’ Pep Club 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 4. Linda Cross - F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Messenger 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4; Class Play 3,4; Office Helper 4; Seer. Aide 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Tim Cyr- Basketball I; Track I; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Barb Deters - G.A.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Tomahawk 4; Class Play 3; Office Helper 3; Pep Club 1,2,3. Sue Douglas - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer 2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Offi- cer 4; Science Club 2; Messenger 2; Student Council 4; Student Council Officer 4; Library Club 2,3,4; Library Club Officer 3,4; Class Play 3; Homecoming Court 4; Musical 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Fred Fearday - Basketball I; Drama I; Chorus 1; Messenger 2; Pep Club 3; Science Club 4; Science Club Officer 4. Steve Gentry - Basketball 2; Track 2,3; Lettermen's Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; A.V. Staff 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Jim Halleft - Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track I, 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Officer 4; Science Club 4; Mes- senger 3; Lettermen's Club 3,4; A.V. Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Homecoming Court 4. John Harmon - F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Judy Hartke - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. I; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Science Club 1,2; Musical 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Jonie Haskett - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer 3,4; F.H.A. 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 3,4; Science Club 2; Science Club Officer 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 4; Homecoming Court 4; Seer. Aide 4; Class Officer 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Musical 1,2,4. Larry Horath - Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Mixed Cho- rus 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2,4; Science Club Officer 4; Toma- hawk 3,4; Tomahawk Business Manager 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3. 21 Joan Jansen - G.A.A. 3,4; G.A.A. Officer 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 3,4; Messenger 3,4; Tomahawk 4; Mixed Cho- rus 1,3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Musical 1,4; Student Council 4; Library Club 3,4; Library Club Officer 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Ed Kingery - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 2,3; Ind. Arts Club 3; Class Officer 1; F.F.A. I; Home- coming King 4. Josie Lane Philip Lawrence - Tomahawk 4; Messenger 4; Seer. Aide 4; Pep Club 2,3. Cindi Lewis - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Class Play 3; Student Council I; Pep Club 3. Brenda Livingston - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 3; Science Club 2; Musical 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Play 3; Seer. Aide 4. Tim Mayhall - Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3; Science Club 2; Student Council 3; A.V. Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Play 3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4. Mark Michlig - Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track I, 2,3,4; Science Club 2; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club Officer 4. Barb Modglin - F.H.A. 1; Echo Staff I; Scarab Staff I; Latin Club I; Future Nurses Club I; Office Helper 4; Mixed Cho- rus 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Library Club Officer 4. Lowell Monroe Carl Morgan - Science Club 2; Messenger 2,3,4; Co-Editor 4; Ind. Arts Club I; Office Helper 4; Seer. Aide 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Joyce Morgan - G.A.A. I; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Seer. Aide 4. Tina Nottingham - G.A.A. 3,4; Seer. Aide 4; Pep Club 3. George Oakley - F.F.A. 4; Ind. Arts Club 3; Pep Club 3. Dwight O'Dell - Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Messenger 2,3; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Class Play 3. Janie Phillips - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Diane Rentfrow - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Officer 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 3,4; Science Club 2; Library Club 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Office Helper 4. Gary Roley - Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2; Pep Club 2,3. Norman Romack - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Most Valuable Basket- ball Player 3; Track 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; lettermen's Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Homecoming Court 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; F.F.A. Officer 2,3,4. Shirley St. John - F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2. Bill Short - Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,4; Student Coun- cil Officer 4; Class Play 3; Class Officer 1; Pep Club 1,2,3. Mary Ellen Siemer - G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Library Club 1,4; Pep Club 1,3. Steve Starwalt - Basketball I; Track 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Officer 1,4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 3. Jackie Strohl - G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Student Council 1,2,4; Class Play 3; Musical 1,2,4; Home- coming Court 4; Office Helper 3,4; Seer. Aide 4; Class Offi- cer 3. Tom Strohl - F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.F.A. Officer 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Pep Club 2,3. Vernon Toops - F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Joe Trigg - Baseball 1; Track 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Sherry Blew - Sponsor Stan Albin - Sponsor Tony Walk - Baseball 1,3; Track 3; Science Club 4; Science Club Officer 4; Tomahawk 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Stu- dent Council Officer 4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Ind. Arts Club Officer 2,- Class Play 3; Class Officer 2,3. Ken Warner - Track 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,4; Science Club Officer 2,4; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Lettermen's Club Officer 4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club Officer 3; Pep Club 1,2. Jerry Uptmor - Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Steve Veech - F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3. Class officers include: Dan Fallert, Joyce E. Walk, Jim Coen, Kathy Walk, Ken Baker, and Ken Spivey. Juniors Have Eventful Year Opening the year with a profitable work day, the class of 1971 began a long year of careful planning. After receiving their class rings early in the fall, the juniors hosted a dance featuring the Thomas Crown Af- fair”. Rehearsals and tedious hours of memorizing, along with help from various other committees, played the key-role in making the play, BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, a mystery-comedy, successful. With their treasury finally augmented by numerous money-making projects and many months of preparing, the junior class made theirs a memorable prom for their guests, the seniors. Under the leadership of President Ken Baker, Vice-President Ken Spivey, Secretary Kathy Walk, and Treasurer Jim Coen with the help of Joyce E. Walk and Dan Fallert as Student Council Representatives, the juniors had a prosperous year. Library comes in handy to those en- rolled in History. Steve Albert Jerry Baker Ken Baker Susie Baker Theresa Baker Barbara Ballinger John Becker Jan Brown Vickie Brown Toni Brubaker Ruth Burrell Doris Burton Cheryl Clinton Joe Clinton Jim Coen Rodney Cook Vicky Cooper (not pictured) Shirley Deters Rick Eastin Dan Fallert Tony Fearday Lynn Fowler Bill Gentry Carol Greuel Dan Hanfland Jerry Hanfland Steve Harmon Gary Hartke Marianne Hays Larry Himes Susie Hoelscher Joe Hunt Paul Icenogle Truceena Johnston Joann Kingery The Book-mobile is sometimes a helpful convenience. 28 Christine Kline Ron Koester Shiriey Krietmeyer Dolly Lane Joe Lineberry Debbie Michiig Jeannie Orsborn Jack Osborn Brenda Patrick Isaac Payton Bob Short Ken Spivey Cheryl Storm Larry Strohi Steve Varley Joyce M. Walk Kathy Walk Vera Walk Kathy Warfei Eat that up. Dean Lock Robin Malone Linda May Melba Potter Don Pruemer Rick Rennels Frank Voris Joe Walk Joyce E. Walk Hunting termites? 29 The car awaiting its doom. Class officers include Jerry Trigg, Mark Claybaugh, Karla McKay, Bekki Koons, Barb Haskett, Mike Menden- hall. Sophs Car “Bash” With a car donated by Mike Curtner and a sledge hammer by Jerry Trigg, the sopho- mores started the new school year with a car bash . They spent one night painting � it in a mod style only to watch it filled with dents the next day. Netting $21.05 the sophs called it a success. Following the tradition at Neoga High, the sophs sponsored the sock hops after home basketball games. Knowing they had the strategic course of Drivers' Ed behind them, they received the card which granted them the right to drive. With half of their high school years be- hind them, the eagerly awaited spring final- ly arrived and the sophs chose their class rings. Sitting in the President's chair of this class for the second time is Jerry Trigg, with Mark Claybaugh as Vice-President, Karla McKay, Secretary, Bekki Koons, Treasurer, and Barb Haskett and Mike Mendenhall asStudentCoun- cil Representatives. 30 Danny Arthur Mary Bahney Vicki Braden Kathy Brown Kevin Bushur Mike Curtner Terry Cyr Cheryl Czerwonka Laura Drennan Deanne Eads Marcella Hall Tom Harmon Barb Haskett Sonja Henne Carol Herring Karen Keck Lu Ann Kepp Steve Kirk Bekki Koons Marcella Landrus Pat Byers Mark Claybaugh Jack Cline Jane Cole Joyce Cross Vickie Erwin James Ewing Dean Fearday Mark Fletcher Mike Greuel James Hildebrand Gary Himes Bernie Hoene Debby Holmes Marie Jansen Karla Lindley Candy Mayhall Karla McKay Joyce Mefford Michael Mendenhail 31 Ah ha . . . caught! Mary Peters Patrice Peterson Barb Rentfro Pam Stone Vickie Thomas Jerry Trigg You gotta be kidding . . . nobody words a minute! •“ can type Keep trying girls, you're bound to hit the right note. Enrollment Statistics Class of 73 Class of 72” Class of ”71 ” Class of 70 Class of 69 Class of 68” Class of 67“ Class of ”66 Class of ”65” 76 students 65 students 66 students 68 students 56 students 62 students 66 students 57 students 70 students Class of “73” Heads Enrollment List Below: Class Officers Ed Walk, Cindy Bingaman, Donna Walk, Pam R. Baker, and John Stewart. This year's freshmen added seventy-six new students to the student body. Statistics show that the class of 73 has the highest enrollment since 1960. The seventy-six new freshmen dutifully voted Ed Walk as President, Cindy Binga- man as Vice-President, Donna Walk as Secretary-Treasurer, and Pam R. Baker and John Stewart as Student Council Re- presentatives. Helping them throughout the year are Mr. Stortzum and Mr. McTeer as sponsors. 34 Pam Alumbaugh Carl Baker Cliff Baker Debra Baker Jon Baker Pamela R. Baker Pamela W. Baker Susan Baker Connie Ballinger Donna Beals Cindy Bingamam Steve Brady Krista Bushur Linda Bushur Gary Cameron Steve Claxon Irene Clough Paul Cook Randy Cooper Gloria Cushman Rick Evans Gene Fearday Donna Figgins Judy Fowler Nancy Fuik Kathy Gruel Marilyn Flatten Bill Hays John Henderson Linda Himes Steve Hoelscher Jean Hoene Ron Kastl Don Kaufman Jim Kemper Ronnie Kemper Jennie Kenworthy Kathy Kimery Ken Koester Jack Lemar Industrial Arts I induces many questions. It has to be here someplace. Donna White Kathy Willenborg Delbert Wiliams Don Woodard Ruth Livingston Jane Martin Allen May Teri Mayhall Dave Mehl Stan Mehi Nancy Mettendorf Scott Miller Patricia Patrick Karen Phillips Randy Potter Tony Pruemer Steve Roley Marilyn Romack Jerry St. John Jim Saunders Ann Schabbing Steve Smith Gary Sparling Dan Stenger Connie Stephens John Stewart Susan Strohl Aiice Sudkamp Kathy Tucker Charlene Van Scyoc Janet Veech Donna Waik Ed Walk James Warfei Gary Warner Vicki Wheeler OK0AWZA zms 39 STANDING: Joan Jansen, Vicki Braden, IsaacPayton, KarlaMcKay, Barb Deters, Ken Warner, Pam Baker, Bill Gentry, Jan Brown, Philip Lawrence, Laura Drennan. SEATED: Larry Horath, Cheryl Czerwonka, Julie Barber, Advisor Mrs. Webb. Tomahawk Goes Where the Action Is As usual, this year's ingenious staff strove to make thebestTomahawk ever published at N.H.S. This was accom- plished by the Sponsor Mrs. Webb,Co- editors Julie Barber and Cheryl Czer- wonka, and the rest of the hard work- ing members. After selling ads at the beginning of the year in Neoga and the surrounding areas, the Tomahawk staff began work- ing on the actual format of the year- book. This included many hours of te- dious labor such as drawing lay-outs, writing copy, selecting pictures and the attempt to think of new ideas, which often kept the staff after school and on Saturdays. They also sold old year- books and pictures and the I 970 Toma- hawks to help their financial needs. One of the main problems seemed to be finding the action before it became action. However, the photographers and members usually managed to keep a step ahead by doing their assigned jobs. Even though the original deadline wasn't met, the staff feels that they ac- complished their goal by completing your book of memories. Messenger Ranks High in National Status The voice of N.H.S. proved to rank high this year in the National Student Press Bulletin. We had sev- eral features published in the National Bulletin which is distributed to high schools throughout the United States. The Messenger, under the direction of co-edi- tors Jan Brown and Carl Morgan, and co-advisors Sharon Courtney and, second semester, Nancy Law- son, provided interesting and provocative information to its readers. The 69-70 staff was composed of 25 members, with the addition of a cartoonist. They covered beats rang- ing from the addition of another male in Home Ec. class-to the building of cities in Civics. Some of the special editions included the Homecoming and School Bond Issue reports. Bold headlines, Homecoming: Weekend to Remember, were spread across the page Co-editor Carl Morgan dreams up next week’s marking a triumphant Indian victory. Also, they pre- feature, sented comprehensive coverage of the Bond Issue. The Messenger proved to be more illustrious this year as it had approximately 35 pictures and cartoons printed in the paper throughout the year. SEATED: Candy Mayhall, Carl Morgan, Advisors Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Courtney, Jan Brown, Vera Walk. STAND- ING: Jerry Trigg, Joyce Cross, Sindi Schutte, Jane Cole, Linda Cross, Deanne Eads, Barb Ballinger, Cheryl Stprm, Laura Drennan. SECOND ROW: Joe Hunt, Kathy Brown, Ken Baker, Ken Spivey, Joyce E. Walk, Brenda Patrick, Joyce M. Walk, Kathy Walk, Joan Jansen, Patrice Peterson. LAST ROW: Isaac Payton, Dan Hanfland, Larry Horath, Gary Hartke, Don Secrest. 41 STANDING: Pam Baker, Dan Fallert, John Stewart, Barb Haskett, Bob Short, Joyce E. Walk, Rick Rennels, Mike Men- denhall. SEATED: Jackie Strohl, Jonie Haskett, Jim Hallett, Sue Douglas, Bill Short, Tony Walk, Jerry Bales, Julie Barber, Tim Coen, Joan Jansen. N.H.S. Profits from Council’s Activities Student Council got off to a late start be- cause the elections weren't held until the fall for the 1969-70 officers. However, Mr. Lindley soon got the ball rolling as the elec- tions were held and the group was orga- nized. Under the great leadership of President Bill Short, Vice-president Tony Walk, Se- cretary Sue Douglas, and Treasurer Jerry Bales, the group made several accomplish- ments. To start the year, various members attended the Student Council Conventions at different schools for new ideas about student governments. Projects of the organization included an enthusiastic bonfire two nights before the Indians' victorious Homecoming game. They also sponsored the Homecoming float contest, purchased ping-pong tables, and selected the assemblies for the following year. 42 Awaiting its doom. Industrial Arts Club Visits Industries Each year this club seeks to extend its mem- bers' knowledge of industrial processes beyond the information offered in textbooks by sched- uling trips to industries of the area. With this objective in mind, PresidentMarkMichlig, Vice- President Tony Fearday, Secretary Bill Gentry, and Treasurer Jerry Hanfland with Advisor Rex Lindley planned trips this year to Firestone in Decatur, Norge in Effingham, and Associated Spring in Mattoon. This year the twenty-eight member club, like those of past years, undertook a project to aid the students and improve the appearance of the high school. The opportunity to exhibit projects at the In- dustrial Arts Fair, held annually at Eastern Illi- nois University, is also offered to the members. What’s cooking? TOP ROW: Don Secrest, Steve Harmon, Tony Fearday, Jerry Hanfland, Jerry Uptmor, Tony Walk, Tim Mayhall. SEC- OND ROW: Bernie Hoene, Tom Harmon, Rick Eastin, Gary Himes, Isaac Payton, Dan Fallert, Jack Osborn. THIRD ROW: Mark Warfel, Kevin Bushur, Bill Short, Bill Gentry, Mike Greuel, Jim Coen, Ron Peadro. BOTTOM ROW: Sindi Schutte, Mark Fletcher, Bob Ohmen, Mark Michlig, Joe Hunt, Gary Williams, Candy Mayhall. Rick Rennels, Steve Ludwig, Jim Hallett, Larry Wright, Jerry Bales, Steve Gentry, Rick Eastin, Dan Hanfland. Easy does it, Rick. A-V Staff Proves Helpful The audio-visual staff, otherwise known as A.V. staff or projectionist crew, did everything from running movie projectors to splicing ail- ing films. This year's operators learned the intricate workings of the A.V. machinery from last year's skilled operators. With Mrs. Voris as sponsor and RickEastinas head projectionist, the A.V. staff has success- fully completed another year's duties. 44 Library: Listen and Learn Librarians this year have learned the reason why more libraries are now called Listening and Learning Centers. Audio-visual materials and tapes are now taking the place of books; however, an addition of about two hundred new books have been brought into our library this year. The N.H.S. Library Club members have also noticed a sizeable increase in the use of Rolling Prairie Library books for the latest references sources and guides. This year, Mrs. Voris, advisor and unit librar- ian, and the Library Club have tried to make our library the Threshold of the Multi-media Learn- ing Center. Officers of this vital club are Carl Ballinger, President; Sue Douglas, Vice-Presi- dent; and BarbModglin, Secretary-Treasurer. Librarian Aiert SEATED: Sponsor, Mrs. Voris, BarbModglin, Joan Jansen, Carl Ballinger, Jan Cloyd, Sue Douglas. STANDING: Diane Rentfrow, Karen VanMeter, Vicky Erwin, Cheryl Storm, Mike Mendenhall, Kathy Warfel, Brenda Patrick, Jane Phillips, Jane Cole, Mary Ellen Siemer, Barb Ballinger, Deb Michlig, Linda Cross. 45 Patiently awaiting orders. Let the sun shine in. TOGETHERNESS! STANDING: Vickie Cooper, Ruth Livingston, Joan Jansen, Brenda Patrick, Marilyn Romack, Marie Jansen, Alice Sud- kamp, Karla McKay, Krista Bushur, Barb Haskett, Jan Brown, Cindy Bingaman, Carol Gruel. KNEELING: Pam Braden, Ann Schabbing, Shirley Krietemeyer, Jean Hoene, Tina Nottingham, Barb Deters, Donna Walk, Shirley Deters, Patrice Peterson, Diane Rentfrow, Debby Morgan, Kathy Gruel. SEATED: Laura Drennan, Kathy Warfel, Cheryl Czerwonka, Brenda Livingston, Sue Baker, Gloria Cushman, Doris Burton, Vickie Brown, Ruth Burrell, Karla Lindley, Teri Mayhall. TOP ROW: Debby Bingaman, Jonie Haskett. MIDDLE ROW: Becky Bingaman, Mrs. Janet Leach, Kathy Walk. BOTTOM ROW: Sue Douglas, Julie Barber. Happiness is GAA G.A.A. started the year off with a picnic in the park. It was a great success and made the freshmen enthusiastic aboutjoin- ing. This year G.A.A. grew to the grand total of 80 energetic members. These mem- bers participated in the wide variety of sports. The competition was challenging in softball, field hockey, bowling, volleyball, and archery. Besides competing in sports, G.A.A. en- tered the Homecoming float contest with its masterpiece. This was quite rewarding as their float rated a high second. Under the enthusiastic leadership of Pres- ident Julie Barber, Vice-President Sue Douglas, Secretary-Treasurer Becky Bing- aman, Points Chairman Debby Bingaman, Reporter Kathy Walk, Student Council Rep- resentative Jonie Haskett, and Advisor Mrs. Janet Leach, G.A.A. had a successful year. STANDING: Kathy Brown, Joyce Vasquez, Mary Ellen Siemer, Linda Bushur, Bekki Koons, Pat Byers, Cindi Lewis, Janie Phillips, Jennie Kenworthy, Vickie Erwin, Sue Hoelscher, Joyce M. Walk, Vicki Braden. KNEELING: Donna Fig- gins, Mary Peters, Nancy Mettendorf, Susan Baker, Pam W. Baker, Judy Fowler, Marianne Hays, Deb Michlig, Karen Van Meter, Sindi Schutte, Joyce Cross. SEATED: Judy Hartke, Pam R. Baker, Jackie Strohl, Linda Himes, Jane Cole, Lu Ann Kepp, Marilyn Hatten, Candy Mayhall, Cheryl Storm, Pam Alumbaugh. 47 Every moment is precious to Presi- dent Joan. TOP ROW: Bernice Miller, Debby Bingaman, Kathy Brown, Janie Phillips, Marie Jansen, Jonie Haskett, Debby Holmes, Susie Hoelscher, Krista Bushur, Barb Deters. SECOND ROW: Marianne Hays, Donna Walk, Jean Hoene, Linda Bu- shur, Mary Ellen Siemer, Vickie Erwin, Cindy Bingaman, Carol Gruel, Toni Brubaker. THIRD ROW: Karen Van Meter, Shirley St. John, Susan Strohl, Susan Baker, Joyce M. Walk, Shirley Krietemeyer,. Donna Beals, Nancy Mettendorf, Brenda Meyers. FOURTH ROW: Donna White, Diane Rentfrow, Pam Braden, Joyce Cross, Linda Cross, Ann Schab- bing, Glenda Smith, Doris Burton, Sue Baker. FIFTH ROW: Candy Mayhall, Deanne Eads, Marilyn Hatten, Brenda Livingston, Karen Keck, Linda Himes, Ruth Burrell, Karla Lindley, Marcella Hall. SEATED: Teri Mayhall, Pam Alum- baugh, Karen Phillips, Joyce Morgan, Sonja Henne, Kathy Warfel, Cheryl Storm. Aetion for Accomplishment Action for Accomplishment was the F.H.A. goal this year. Their ad- visor, Ruth Darnell, President Joan Jansen, Vice-President Kathy Walk, Secretary Shirley Deters and Trea- surer Brenda Patrick led their mem- bers in various activities. One new activity which proved to be very successful was their Fall Carnival. Through theircombined efforts they were able to take a field trip to Carson, Pirie, Scott Com- pany in Urbana for the purpose of seeing a very interesting styleshow on the latest fashions. A bowling party, Christmascarol- ing, and their Annual Parent- Daughter Banquet and picnic were also included in their activities for the year. Special recognitionwenttoJaneth Cloyd who was our Section Officer. TOP ROW: Joyce E. Walk. SECOND ROW: Brenda Patrick, Joan Jan- sen. THIRD ROW: Becky Bingaman, Kathy Walk. FOURTH ROW: Julie Barber, Miss Ruth Darnell, Janeth Cloyd. FIFTH ROW: Shirley Deters, Vera Walk. 49 Future Farmers Strive Onward This year the FFA onceagainhas organized with the few minor changes made each year. This year the Future Farmers have elected Norman Romack into the Presiden- cy, assisted by Jim Hal left as Vice- President, with S ec r e ta r y Steve Starwalt. The group elected Tom Strohl to take care of finances as Treasurer, with Joe Trigg as Senti- nel. The FFA boys have their say through Rick Rennels as Student Council Representative. The Future Farmers went into their Sectional basketball season this year with high hopes: a winning attitude. But unfortunately it took more. They finished with a record of 0-8. Rick Rennels, as in his past years, has done well placing 2nd in the Re- gional FFA Speech Contest. He then went on to the District to com- pete. TOP ROW: Norman Romack. SECOND ROW: Jim Ha I left, Tom Strohl. THIRD ROW: Joe Trigg, Mr. Leathers, Rick Rennels. FOURTH ROW: Gary Hartke, Steve Starwalt TOP ROW: Jim Hildebrand, Jack Cline, Steve Starwalt, Norman Romack, Carl Starwalt, Tom Strohl, John Harmon, Tim Cyr. SECOND ROW: Dan Arthur, Lynn Fowler, Gary Hartke, Larry Wright, Joe Walk, Steve Ludwig, John Becker. THIRD ROW: Ed Kingery, Chuck Adkins, Jim Orsborn, Rick Rennels, Larry Strohl, Cm George Oakley, Roy Malone, Steve Veech. FOURTH ROW: Lowell Monroe, Steve Gentry, Joe Trigg, Ken Baker, Jim Hallett, Vernon Toops, Terry Cyr, Mr. Leathers. FIFTH ROW: Gary Sparling, Dan Stinger, Dean Fearday, Ken Spivey, Art Walk, Jerry Trigg, Don Pruemer, Joe Clinton. Ready for action are the Varsity Cheerleaders. TOP: Jackie Strohl. MIDDLE: Barb Haskett, Pat Byers. BOTTOM: Marianne Hays, Deb Bingaman, Jonie Haskett. Cheerleaders Back Team, Boost School Spirit Behind every successful basketball team are the cheerleaders. NHS cheerleaders seemed to adopt this revised cliche for their motto as they backed their team through victory and defeat. Proving they deserved the two outstanding and one honorable mention ribbons they won at Cheerleaders Camp, the cheerleaders worked hard to keep school spirit high at NHS. The girls also proudly carried the coveted “spirit stick home from the annual Summer Cheerleaders Camp at Illinois University at Normal. It was raised over the fans through- out the season to bring forth many victory chants from NHS supporters. Not satisfied with just leading routine cheers at pep assemblies, NHS cheerleaders per- formed several skits during the year, guided by Mrs. Leach, their sponsor. A particularly popular one was given at the Homecoming pep assembly and helped put the Indians on a war- path which led to one of the most spirited sea- sons in recent years. Always ready to fiii in when needed is alternate, Joyce Vasquez. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders show their spirit. STANDING: Bekki Koons. BACK: Linda Busher, Mary Peters. FRONT: Ruth Burrell, Candy Mayhall. STANDING: Mike Mendenhail, MarkMichlig, Larry Horath, Bill Short, Joe Walk, Dwight O’Dell, Carl Ballinger, Tony Fearday, Dan Faliert, Joe Trigg, Ken Baker, Steve Gentry, Jerry Trigg, Steve Ciaybaugh. KNEELING: Norman Ro- mack, Tim Coen, Ken Warner, Jim Hallett, Ed Kingery, Sponsor Tom Alexander. Goal: “Scoreboard” Raising funds for the new scoreboard was the largest project of the Letterman's Club this year. This will be a great contribution to the school as it will serve for years to come in the gymnasium. Other projects included the annual con- cession stands at the Fresh-Soph. Tourna- ment where the N men sold hot dogs, candy, doughnuts, coffee, and pop. They also sponsored a Faculty-Lettermen basket- ball game at the end of the year. President Norman Romack, V. President Tim Coen, Secretary Ed Kingery, Treasurer Ken Warner, and Student Council Represen- tative Jim Hallett led the group in these suc- cessful goals. Sponsor Tom Alexander kept the organization on the ball. TOP: Last minute instructions. BOTTOM: Neoga’s ahead as usual! 54 Science Advances Reorganization was the first objective of the Science Club since it didn't meet last year. A new requirement for membership was that everyone must have at least one project for the year. They could then exibit their work in the Science Fair on April 10 if they qualified. Plans were underway for a Science Club field trip to advance their knowledge in science. This scientific club purchased new equipment for photography and developing. Leading this science bound organization were President Ken Warner, Vice-President Tony Walk, Secretary-Treasurer Larry Horath, and Student Council Representative Tim Coen, and Sponsor Howard Louthan. Science Club needs YOU. BACK ROW: Marcella Landrus, Kathy Brown, Dan Hanfland, Jim Ha I left, Marie Jansen, Sindi Schutte, Fred Fearday, Tim Coen, Tony Walk, Larry Horath. SEATED: Ken Warner. FRONT ROW: James Warfel, Bill Hays, Betty Starwalt, Mr. Louthan, Stanley Mehl, Candy Mayhall. Band Works to Build Versatile Organization Resounding throughout NHS halls ninth period is music ranging from Beethoven to Herb Alpert. These varied melodies ori- ginate in the cafeteria, where Neoga High's Band rehearses daily. Pep Band provided half-time entertain- ment at most of the home basketball games last season, as well as helped boost spirit at pep rallies. The organization also made other public appearances, contributing much toboththe Christmas and Spring Concerts. Assisting Mr. Ray Spring, director, when needed, were President Sue Douglas, Vice- President Jan Brown, Secretary-Treasurer Julie Barber, and Student Council Repre- sentative Jackie Strohl. FIRST ROW: Barb Haskell, Pat Byers, Jerry Trigg, Deb Holmes, Mary Peters. SECOND ROW: Teri Mayhall, Donna White, Vicki Braden, Mary Bahney, Jackie Strohl, Susan Strohl. THIRD ROW: Cindy Bingaman, Sue Douglas, Cheryl Czerwonka, Laura Drennan, Ruth Livingston, Candace Mayhall, Sonja Henne. FOURTH ROW: Linda Bushur, Jan Brown, Jennie Kenworthy, Julie Barber, SueBaker, Mike Veech, Doris Burton. FIFTH ROW: John Stewart, Frank Voris, Bekki Koons, Bob Short, James Ewing, Isaac Payton, Betty Starwalt. 56 TOP ROW: Joan Jansen, Joyce E. Walk, Bekki Koons, Cindi Lewis, Marie Jansen, Jonie Haskett, Pat Byers, Deb Holmes, Marilyn Romack, Jennie Kenworthy, Becky Bingaman. SECOND ROW: Linda Bushur, Joyce Vasquez, Kathy Brown, Brenda Patrick, Debby Bingaman, Barb Haskett, Jan Brown, Vickie Braden, Sue Douglas. THIRD ROW: Toni Brubaker, Irene Clough, Mary Bahney, Ruth Livingston, Cindy Bingaman, Pam Baker, Judy Fowler, Joyce M. Walk, Donna Beals, Brenda Myers. FOURTH ROW: Joyce Cross, Doris Burton, Julie Barber, Sindi Schutte, Mary Peters, Donna Figgens, Deb Morgan, Nancy Mettendorf, Karen Keck. FIFTH ROW: Jackie Strohl, Vicki Wheeler, Cheryl Czer- wonka, Paula Tucker, Susan Strohl, Diane Rentfrow, LuAnn Kepp, Donna White, Brenda Livingston, Betty Starwalt. SEATED: Laura Drennan, Sonja Henne, Judy Hartke, Candy Mayhall, Deanne Eads, Pam Alumbaugh, Vera Walk, Teri Mayhall. “Bye Bye Who?” Bye Bye Birdie was the major event in the chorus department this year. After long and hard hours of practice the production was presented on April 24 and 25. The cast, directed by Ray Springs, and accom- panist, Mrs. Webb, were very pleasedwith the great success of the musical. Another highlight included a Holiday Concert composed of the High School band and choruses. The choruses promoted a holiday spirit and they mingled among the audience while singing. Don't just sit there, MOVE! 58 TOP ROW: Cindi Lewis, Mary Ramert, Don Secrest, Bob Short, Gary Warner, Paul Icenogle, Isaac Payton, Steve Var- ley, Jonie Haskett, Pat Byers. SECOND ROW: Janeth Cloyd, Cheryl Clinton, Deb Holmes, Steve Smith, Mike Veech, Joe Walk, Bernie Hoene, Kevin Bushur, Bekki Koons, Joan Jansen, Susan Strohl. THIRD ROW: Julie Barber, Becky Bingaman, Debby Bingaman, Frank Voris, Mike Curtner, Ron Peadro, Jerry Trigg, Barb Haskett, Jan Brown, Sindi Schutte. FOURTH ROW: Doris Burton, Linda Bushur, Marianne Hays, Bob Ohmen, Art Walk, David Mehl, Vickie Braden, Sue Douglas, Donna White. FIFTH ROW: Diane Rentfrow, Barb Deters, Cindy Bingaman, Bill Hays, Dan Stenger, Randy Potter, Stan Mehl, Ruth Livingston, Mary Peters, Betty Starwalt. SEATED: Judy Hartke, Cheryl Storm, Brenda Livingston, Teri Mayhall, Jackie Strohl, Candy Mayhall, Laura Drennan. Neoga Nine Finish With 6-2 Season The Neoga sluggers appeared to be the ultimate team throughout most of the sea- son. The first six opponents fell in defeat to the strong Neoga team. First of the victims was Windsor, who was edged 2-1, then Cowden and Brownstown were pounded 6-5, and 10-1 respectively, next came the slim defeat of St. Anthony. Following this were Neoga's victories over Beecher City and Altamont, 8-4 and 6-5. This brought an end to the spot- less record as T-Town pulled a 2-4 upset and Stew-Stras followed with a 2-4 defeat. The 6-2 record was worth a third place in the Na- tional Trail Conference ranking. Coach McTeer stated that he thought the boys worked together very well. He was very please with the high team spirit, and expects much next year as he will have eight return- ing lettermen. Sometimes a good man to man talk helps. STANDING: Coach McTeer, Jim Hallett, Don Secrest, Joe Walk, Rick Eastin, Dwight O'Dell, Bob Short, Tony Fearday, Assistant Coach Stortzum. KNEELING: Don Pruemer, Jerry Trigg, Mike Mendenhall, Mark Michlig, Mike Curtner, Ken Baker, Ed Walk. 62 Baseball “69” N.H.S. Opponent 2 Windsor 6 Cowden 10 Brownstown 2 St. Anthony 8 Beecher City 6 Altamont 2 T-Town 2 Stew-Stras Score I 5 Coach and the um- j pires didn't always agree. 4 5 4 4 Watching the opponents pitcher can be very bene- ficial. Sometimes several fans were present to boost the team spirit. Having water piped to the diamond was a great improve- ment. Practice, rest, and advice are all essential for a good game. The wind-up, now the pitch--- He swings, it's Freshman-Sophomore Team STANDING: Don Secrest, Bernie Hoene, Mike Curtner, Jerry Trigg, Mike Mendenhall, Ed Walk. SEATED: Coach Stortzum, John Stewart, Gary Sparling, Ronnie Kastle, Steve Brady, Scot Miller. 65 Norman Romack Jerry Bales Ken Baker Larry Horath, Bill Short, Jim Hallett, Dwight O'Dell, Uptmor, Rick Eastin, Joe Walk, Ed Kingery, Ken Baker. Williams, Gary Sparling. Jerry Uptmor Neoga Bill Short Dwight O'Dell Jim Hallett Joe Walk Indians Jerry Bales, Norman Romack, Tony Fearday, Jerry KNEELING: Coach T. Alexander, Managers: Delbert Tony Fearday Larry Horath Ed Kingery 67 Rick Eastin Varsity Squad Has Good Year Compiling a 15-7 record this season ranked the Neoga varsity basketball squad second among the National Trail teams. The Indians dropped the first two games of the season to Dieterich and T-Town respec- tively. Following this short-lived slump, the Indians came on strong with a morale building winning streak of six games. One of these, was the winning back of the gold shoe by defeating T-Town. This was defi- nitely the climax of the season. After tromping Brownstown in opening tourney play, Neoga was faced with T-Town and Stew-Stras, each seeking revenge for previous season losses. The Indians fell to both teams, and finished fourth in the tour- ney. Even though the season ended on a sad note, as Mattoon defeated the local boys, we all agree the Indians were really great this year. Fearday evades opponents. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Score Opponent N.H.S. 74 Dieterich 68 80 T-Town 58 55 Stew-Stras 65 65 Cowden 71 50 St. Elmo 54 53 T-Town 73 62 W indsor 93 43 Brownstown 59 64 T-Town 52 57 Stew-Stras 52 42 Cumberland 56 47 Altamont 65 58 Beecher City 71 74 St. Anthony 56 57 Oakland 76 57 Stew-Stras 59 48 Brownstown 78 47 Windsor 55 61 Sullivan 54 71 Areola 82 54 Louisville 58 64 Mattoon 81 A mid-air struggle for the ball. Romack goes high on short jump shot. 68 Tournament time really brought out that team spirit! J.V. Have Qualities of “Tough” Team The Junior Varsity squad turned in a bet- ter than average 10-8 season record this year. The season started out looking rather bleak. Of the first 8 games, the team suf- fered 5 losses. The situation improved greatly however, as the Juniors dropped only three of the last ten games. JUNIOR VARSITY B-B SCORES Score Opponent N.H.S 62 Dieterich 49 45 T-Town 49 64 Stew-Stras 47 41 Cowden 50 47 St. Elmo 52 60 T-Town 52 60 Windsor 55 46 Cumberland 45 56 Altamont 80 37 Beecher City 56 68 St. Anthony 48 52 Oakland 72 66 Stew-Stras 52 38 Brownstown 66 52 Windsor 68 51 Sullivan 56 72 Areola 57 44 Louisville 74 STANDING: Coach T. Alexander, Ron Koester, Bob Short, Don Secrest, Rick Eastin, Ed Walk, Coach McTeer. KNEEL- ING: Gary Sparling, Joe Walk, Bernie Hoene, Ken Baker, Jerry Trigg, Mike Mendenhall, Delbert Williams. 69 Practice makes perfect. Sophs Finish 2nd in Tournament Even though the Fresh-Soph teams did not fare very well during regular season play, they made an outstanding come-back in the Fresh-Soph tourney. First round action saw the Indians battle St. Elmo and win 50-63. The semi-final pairing put the local crew against Brownstown. The vic- torious Indians won this game, 54-45. Final tourney play brought the young Indians to a halt as the St. Anthony Bulldogs won the tournament, placing Neoga second. Ex- perience will be a major asset to the team next year. With this feat accomplished, a strong team will be expected in the coming year. Action leads to second place in the tourney. Don Secrest, Ed Walk, Tom Harmon, Bernie Hoene, Mike Mendenhall, Jerry Trigg, Coach McTeer, Managers Gary Sparling and Delbert Williams. 70 Managers Delbert Williams, Gary Sparling, Coach McTeer, Ken Koester, Steve Brady, Gene Fearday, Allen May, Paul Cook, Ed Walk, John Baker. Is it good? . . . Yes, of course. 71 INDIRN territory Aczmzjss Bull in a China Shop isa wildly eccentric story of six old maids and their love for a detective of the Homicide Division. Dennis O'Finn, the detective in question, plus the antics of these six old ladies, kept the audience guessing. Miss Hildegarde becomes too anxious for a visit from their detective friend so she poisons two of her boarders. When Mr. O'Finn comes they make things hard for him. Jane Rogers is the other side of the trouble. Miss Rogers, a reporter, isalsoafterMr.O'Finn a-nd she ends up like two of his other worship- ers, DEAD! The first victim . . . who's next? Junior Class Play O'Finn Kramer drill for information. TOP: Miss Rogers, from the Herald Globe, builds a feature story. MIDDLE: The only way to get answers is to tell them he's leaving. BOTTOM: Jane Rogers needies the old maids for a story. O'Finn Kramer have a conference in O'Finn's of- fice. The Cast Dennis O'Finn.........................Dan Hanfland Detective Kramer.............Rick Rennels Johnson, Police Fingerprints technician . . . ...............................Joe Flunt Miss Birdie...........................Sue Baker Miss Amantha.......................Vickie Brown Miss Lucy...................Cheryl Storm Miss Nettie................Debbie Michlig Miss Elizabeth..............Joyce M. Walk Miss Hildegarde...........Marianne Hays Ambulance attendants..........Bob Short Frank Voris Janfe Rogers.................Joyce E. Walk King Ed and Queen Joan begin their 1969 reign. The Enchantment of Christmas Charisma An atmosphere of Christmas Charisma added an air of magic to the 1969 Home- coming along with the music of Johnny Cranford's Orchestra. Also this year there was an extra feeling of excitement because of the Indians' overwhelming victory over the Wooden Shoes. The 1969 Homecoming Court was comprised of Julie Barber, Joan Jansen, Jonie Haskett, Jackie Strohl, Susie Douglas, and the gentlemen included Jerry Bales, Jim Hallett, Tim Coen, Norman Romack and Ed Kingery. At 9:00 p.m. the excitement reached its peak; the announcement of the Homecoming King and Queen was finally made known. Joan Jansen and Ed Kingery were the new King and Queen who reigned over the remaining 1969 Homecoming. STANDING: Norman Romack, Jerry Bales, Tim Coen, Jim Hallett, Retired King Steve Brown and Queen Connie Car- ruthers, Jackie Strohl, Sue Dougias, Julie Barber and Jonie Haskett. SEATED: King Ed Kingery and Queen Joan Jan- sen. STANDING IN FRONT: Gary Jansen, Cindy Rentfrow, Brad Brown, and Linda Russell. 77 Who Knows Best? Does Father Really Know What's Best? This question prevailed throughout the se- nior class play, Father Knows Best . Father, portrayed by Bob McMullen, fin- ally proved that he really did know best in solving his family problems. MargaretAn- derson still remained a cool and calm moth- er in spite of misleading information con- cerning her daughter Betty, whosupposed- ly eloped with her new boyfriend, Ralph. The audience was stirred to laughter by the antics of little Kathy Anderson, and her side kick, Patty. It was evident that some people recog- nized these very situations in their own homes. A great sigh of relief came from the faces of the cast as the curtain was finally drawn. Many new experiences were shared by the cast and the seniors realized that this was their last activity that they would do as a class for the people of Neoga. Now see here young lady. Confusion! Is it worth it? 78 It's all a mistake. Cast Jim Anderson, Father..............................Bob McMullen Margaret Anderson, Mother......................Janeth Cloyd Betty, Their oldest daughter.....................Joan Jansen Kathy, Youngest daughter.........Brenda Livingston Bud, The brother.................................Bill Short Janie, Betty's girlfriend.............Becky Bingaman Ramona, Betty's girlfriend............Debby Bingaman Patty, Kathy's best friend.............Diane Rentfrow Repair Man............................Vernon Toops Ralph Brinkworth, Betty's current fellow............ Jerry Bales Mr. Brinkworth, Ralph's father............Tony Walk Bud's Friend, A basketball player................... John Carruthers Mrs. Wembley, Of the garden club................ Nancy Worland Mrs. Jones, Of the garden club.....Julie Barber Mrs. Woolsey, Of the garden club . . . Barb Deters Perkins, A police matron...........Susie Douglas Officer Johnson, Policeman...........Jim HaIIett 79 Don't you understand? Autographs The Store with Congratulations “Class of 70 Three floors to Shop In from a Shelbyville Friend Effingham Jansen’s Dept. Store CARRUTHERS’ DEPARTMENT STORE .... where it’s thrifty to buy Dry Goods Groceries and Meats NEOGA, ILLINOIS Bennett Tire Company Complete Tire Service and Auto Supplies phone 459 2115 Windsor, Illinois WAYNE L. ANDREWS SON General Contracting Concrete Masonry Work FREE ESTIMATES Phone 895-2209 Neoga, Illinois 83 Compliments of SHOUSE Your American Motors Dealer - Effingham Builders of Ambassador-Rebel-AMX-Javelin and Hornet phone 459 2143 Effingham, COMPLIMENTS OF Illinois Windsor, compliments of Illinois The Farm Bureau Families First National Bank OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES COMPLIMENTS OF Capital Surplus, Undivided Profits and Reserves $500,000 Toledo, Illinois Arcade Drug, Inc. Martin’s IGA Frozen Food Locker, Inc. Effingham, Illinois Pharmacist on Duty at All Times ph. 234 5459 124 S. 17th St. Mattoon, Illinois 84 SIGEL PLUMBING ELECTRIC Complete Electric and Plumbing Service Farm Bulk Tanks—Dairy Farm Equipment Supplies Box 6 Sigel, Illinois 62462 Phone (217) 844-2015 THE B % H STORES Shoes, Men's Clothing Effingham, Illinois NEOGA CHAMBER of COMMERCE t NEOGA, ILLINOIS WEBER IMPLEMENT CO. P. O. Box 287 Teutopolis, Illinois 62467 Phone 857-3137 Congratulations L. R. GUCKER, FLORIST Phone 234-7493 817 Charleston Ave. Mattoon, Illinois 85 .... compliments of Tfcviye S ofifie where you'll find Clothing for the Entire Family Toledo, ph. 849 2491 II In Cumberland County, nearly everybody reads the TOLEDO DEMOCRAT Toledo, Illinois FALCON-FA IRLANE-GALAXI E-THU NDERBIRD KIRK FORD SALES PHONE 849-2781 Toledo, Illinois compliments of GREENUP NATIONAL BANK Member F. D. I. C. Greenup, A community-minded business for A community-minded people J. A. Krueger Insurance Agency phone 895 3721 Neoga, Illinois Your Prescription Store Sinner’s DRIVl IN PHARMAC V I • I In M «V I. .. PHONE AD 5-555b Drive-Up Window Free Parking Free Delivery HILLTOP BOWLING LANES For RECREATION at its best. Bowl at HILLTOP LANES Eat at our SNACK BAR Phone 923-3623 Greenup, Illinois 86 compliments of Western Auto Associate Store Voris Newbanks 1 20 East Cumberland KNUPP’S Service Center Phone 849-2096 TOLEDO, ILLINOIS Greenup, Illinois 612 W. FAYETTE EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS FRANK KERN NEOGA MANUFACTURING CO. MAYHALL MANUFACTURING CO. grannie |Cuw J akm nun hip For Appointment Phone 342-2377 the L L Market NEOGA, ILLINOIS EAT BETTER FOR LESS Toledo, WOOLLEN’S Fountain - Lunches - Sundries TOLEDO, ILLINOIS PHONE 849-2941 Compliments of TOLEDO SALES SERVICE John Deere New Idea Farm Machinery Hardware Phone 849-2711 Toledo, Illinois 87 MARY LOU BEAUTY SALON Phone 895-3831 655 Pine Street Permanent Waving - Hair Styling tfi You are invited to make our store your head- quarters for the purchase of the special items not found elsewhere, as well as the regular merchandise you will find in a store of our kind. CLAYBAUGH’S SUNDRIES On the Main Stem - Neoga CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1970 jj| CHEVROLET DR. PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY Bill Rasmussen Chevrolet, Inc. 1 100 Moultrie, Mattoon, Illinois Mattoon, Illinois MYERS GARAGE Auto and Truck Repairs 744 Pine phone 895 3382 AL’S TIRE MART Phone 342-2611 912 E. Fayette Effingham, Illinois 62401 Neoga, Illinois 88 IRIS’ DRESS SHOP Compliments of Iris Ealy GINGHAM INN RESTAURANT NEOGA, ILLINOIS Open 6 Days a Week PHONE 895-2061 NEOGA, ILLINOIS Cumberland County National Bank MEMBER F.D.I.C. COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE PHONE 895-2391 NEOGA ILLINOIS BRADEN’S PAINT WALLPAPER STORE Cook Paints Wallpaper SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Window Glass - Accessories 121 West Jefferson Phone 895-3421 Neoga, Illinois EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS 89 ETOG BOWLING DAGWOOD'S SINCLAIR SERVICE PHONE 682-2581 1821 Rudy Ave. TIRES - BATTERIES WASHING - LUBRICATION - POLISHING MATTOON, ILLINOIS WHEEL BALANCING - TUNE-UP ENGINE OVERHAUL RT. 32 STEWARDSON RD. STEWARDSON, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 70 THE THOMAS SHOP LADIES AND YOUNG JRS. SPECIALTY READY-TO-WEAR PHONE 342-2733 EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS GILLS Serving Selected Compliments of Food With A THE STEWARDSON NATIONAL BANK Devotion To Stewardson, Illinois Quality WALK-IN DRIVE-IN Complete Banking Facilities 1507 Broadway 12th Devitt Harold and Grace Gill 90 Thunderbird - Galaxie Fairlane - Falcon - Mustang Bronco New and Used Cars and Trucks BEALS MOTOR CO. Box 97 Stewardson, Illinois 62463 Phone 682-2191 COMPLIMENTS TO CLASS OF '70 FROM A SHELBYVILLE FRIEND STEFFEN HEATING AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING AND SERVICE Route 3 Effingham, III. 62401 Phone: 342-2062 1816 Rudy Ave. Mattoon, III. 61938 Phone 235-0611 Carpeting, Kitchens, Hagen blown insulation MARILYN’S HAIRSTYLING SALON Pam Romack and Marilyn Mayhall 736 Pine NEOGA, ILLINOIS 895-3351 SIGEL-CO-OP EQUITY INC. Flour - Feed and Groceries SIGEL, ILLINOIS PHONE 844-2113 91 Haskett Fertilizer Company TAXI SERVICE-24 HRS. 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STORE STEWARDSON FABRIC CENTER Clothing and Shoes Stewardson, Illinois for the Whole Family Phone 682-2871 EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS BUHNERKEMPER Cask met funeral Jiome PLUMBING HEATING INC. “We fix everything including the kitchen sink Complete Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Service If we can help Teutopolis, Illinois phone 849-41 1 1 857-3482 Toledo, for Central National Bank Edwin J. Lashmet David N. Lashmet in Mattoon The Only Bank on Broadway Meadow Gold Dairy Products BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY ANDERSON JEWELRY 1312 Broadway P. 0. Box 512 “You get the girl, we got the diamond Mattoon, Illinois 61938 EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS 62401 Telephone 234-6451 93 STEWARDSON BUILDERS SUPPLY Stewardson, Illinois Everything for the builder Phone 682-2681 GLEN RUFFNER CHEVROLET CENTER PHONE 923-3413 GREENUP, ILLINOIS If you don't know watches — Know your jeweler! HAROLD E. SHORES Subway Jewelry 1800 Broadway Mattoon, Illinois WEBERS CLOTHING JEWELRY Watches, Diamonds, Suits and Furnishings TEUTOPOLIS, ILLINOIS FERN CHAS. HILES Greenup, Illinois THE FLOWER FARM Chris Nicolay 3905 Western Ave. Road Phone 235-5667 WE NEED GREAT MEN AND WOMEN Fr. Ralph Scherrer O.F.M. 94 MITCHELL HEATING AIR CONDITIONING Westinghouse Appliances Maytag Phone 923-3215 Greenup, Illinois WALT'S Studio and Camera Shop Photography for all occasions - Portrait, Commercial, Legal - Cameras, Projectors, Binoculars, Supplies Phone 234-7491 Mattoon, Illinois things go better with COKE after COKE after COKE Mattoon, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF CROSLEY AND SHOBE STOCKYARD North U.S. 45 Owen W. Shobe Parks L. Crosley CORDES GARAGE Hogs bought Mon. thru Fri. 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Rt. 45 Mattoon, Illinois For Elegant Mobile Home Decors SHADWELL PLUMBING HEATING Hardware - Paints - Giftware Plumbing and Heating Supplies Stewardson, Illinois Phone 682-3691 Toledo Machine Shop WELDING AND REPAIRS phone 849 2251 Toledo, Illinois 97 Make Our Corner Your Corner SHELBY LOAN TRUST CO. Shelby vi I le Illinois THE CORNER DRUG STORE Your Friendly Walgreen Agency PHONE 774-2109 SHELBYVILLE, ILLINOIS 62565 SINCERE BEST WISHES FROM Your Serving the greater Mattoon area Mattoon, Illinois Leach-Wilson Chevrolet-Buick Co. (A Corporation) JANSEN BROS. 145 W. Main Street Telephone 231 Shelbyville, Illinois 62565 HI-WAY GARAGE COMPLETE SHELL SERVICE AUTO AND TRACTOR REPAIRS TIRES AND BATTERIES PHONE 844-2023 SIGEL. ILL 98 SVXIi 'HiaOM IMOi « • raw ?. iy i Y {WnrfFlryP 8 ,W?.'gsR 1MIK mm. K.m