Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1971 volume:

. 'O � V , v.,., v 1971 TOMAHAWK NEOGA HIGH SCHOOL Neoga, Illinois Vol.XXX z 0 Lost time is never found again, and what we call time enough al- ways proves little enough. PERSONNEL Lyman Lewis, Superintendent A dministratio Adds New Building The major achievement of the administra- tion during the past year has been the con- struction of a new building behind the high school. This versatile building contains the superin- tendent’s office, the school board’s office, the maintenance office, and a bus garage. School Board, STANDING: Richard Kepp, Victor Ralph White Principal Czerwonka, Louis Schulte, Ralph Reed. SEATED: Lyman Lewis, Doris McKay, Gail Barber, Robert McKinney. Lorraine Baker The Helpful People This is the second year for Secretarial Aides at N.H.S. The Aides gain invaluable experience in office work and they handle a few of the many time-consuming tasks that plague the teachers. Their job is to type up tests, mimeograph mate- rials, and write letters. Their work has been greatly appreciated by the faculty. Gertrude Greeson, unit secretary, Mildred Dole, high school secretary, and Lorraine Baker, assistant secretary, keep the school running smoothly. Their jobs are to keep all the books and records up to date. Mildred Dole Gertrude Greeson Sonja Henne, Joyce Cross, Doris Burton, Marianne Hays, Christine Kline, Shirley Deters, Debbie Morgan, Theresa Baker, Joann Kingery. Dan Leathers Vo. Tech. Bob Stortzum Nancy Lawson Math, Business English NHS Faculty Constantly On the Go J. Lee McTeer History, P.E., Coach FHA, GAA, FFA, Library Club, Messenger, Tomahawk. These extra- curricular activities sponsored by NIIS are made up of students. They are run and organized by its officers and spon- sors. The sponsors are teachers who also grade papers, plan lessons, attend meetings related to school, chaperone students, act as advisors, and run a home. Pretty heavy load, isn’t it? Tom Alexander Dr. Ed., P.E., Coach Ruth Darnell Home Ec. Diantha Greenwood Art Ray Springs Band, Chorus Jerry Krueger Dr. Ed., Science Phil Zimmer Math, Science Sharon Courtnev Spanish, English Karen Walk Business John Luallen Civics, Speech Patricia Sutton Speech Correctionist Loudine Webb English 1 wonder what would happen to the students in this high school if they had no one to drive them to ball games, feed them at noon, and clean up after them? How would you like to walk to school each morning, or not have any ball games in the evening? Do you think the kids would like to bring a lunch to school? In fact, you know some of them like to eat a hot lunch. How would you like to have to walk in dirt clear up to your knees? That’s why we have bus drivers, cooks, and janitors. Let’s all thank these people who care enough to do their very best. Those Who Care Enough BACK ROW: Rex Lindley, Edwin Zimmer, Marion Grceson, Bob Tucker, Erl Lacy, Joe Keek. FRONT ROW: Jack Hyde, Sharon Coy, Nadine Kaslle, Howard Louthan, LaDon Louthan. Do Their Very Best Yesterdays. A hundred of them filled with the joy and wonder that a thou- sand tomorrows may never bring. SENIORS It isn’t my size. 4 I. 0- Club Seniors Dominate Halls of NHS Women’s Lib made its appearance as the Class of ‘71’ start- ed their senior year by electing Joyce E. Walk, president; Marianne Hays, vice-president; Vickie Brown, secretary; Kathy Walk and Vera Walk, treasurers; and Joyce M. Walk and Isaac Payton, student council representatives. Senior portraits, the exchanging of pictures, ordering an- nouncements, and senior keys in October made the reality of graduation come closer. Completing a float was the highlight of the Homecoming as the seniors finally placed with “Road Runner Runs Over Shoes” in the judging competition. As the year progressed, seniors sold pop at games, held bake sales, a garage sale, and a magazine drive in hopes of raising funds to finance their class trip. In recalling the past and anticipating the future, the class motto: “WELL BEGUN IS HALF DONE” kept the seniors on the move. Class Officers Weekend hangover Making plans for the weekend. ... ... Reminiscing the past Senior pictures FINALLY arrived. 15 Working towards a prize float. Get ready for your picture. Steve Albert-Pep Club 2; Musical 3; French Club 1. Brenda (Patrick) Baker-GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 4; FHA 2,3,4; FI1A Officer 3,4; Girl’s Chorus 2,3; Tomahawk 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Li- brary Club 2,3,4; Library Club Officer 4; Messenger 2,3,4. Ken Baker-Tomahawk 4; Class Play Committee 3; Homecom- ing Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; A.V. Staff 3,4; Class Officer 3; Leltcrman’s Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Messenger 2,3,4. Susie Baker-GAA 1,3,4; FHA 1,2,3.4; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,4. Theresa Baker-GAA 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3; Seer. Aide 3,4; Office Helper 4. Barbara Ballinger-Mixed Chorus 2; Library Club 2,3,4; Mes- senger 2,3,4. John Becker-FFA 1,2,3,4. Janice Brown-GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; FHA Officer 2; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Accompanist 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Ac- companist 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Officer 4; Tomahawk 3; Student Council 2,4; Student Council Officer 4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 1,3; Class Officer 2; Messenger 2,3,4; Co-editor 3; Editor 4; Cheerleader 2. Vickie Brown-GAA 2,3,4; FHA 4; Girl’s Chorus 2,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play Cast 3; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 2,4; Class Officer 4. Toni Brubakcr-GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Chorus 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3; Messenger 4. Ruth Burrell-GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Chorus 4; Office Helper 3; Cheerleader 3,4. Doris Burtoii-GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4: Band Officer 4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 1,3; Seer. Aide 4. Joseph Clinton-Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 3.' James Coen-Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,4; Ind. Arts Club Officer 4; Class Officer 3. Rodney Cook-Track 3. Vicky Cooper-GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Messenger 1,2. Ken Cox-Band 1,2; Science Club 2; Science Club Officer 2; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Track 2; Photography Club 2; Photo- graphy Club Officer 2. Shirley Deters-GAA 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 2,3,4; Girl’s Chorus 4; Student Council 4; Class Play Committee 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Seer. Aide 4. Rick Eastin-Pep Club 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; A.V. Staff 2,3,4: Letterman’s Club 2,3,4; Track 1. Dan Fallert-Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Student Council 3; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 1; Track 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Class Officer 3; Letterman’s Club 3. Tony Fearday-Class Play Committee 3; Homecoming King 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Pep Club Officer 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Officer 3; Letlerman's Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 4. Lynn Fowler-Pep Club 4; Track 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. Bill Gentry-Tomahawk 3,4; Business Manager 4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Officer 3; Class Officer 2; Mes- senger 2. Carol Greuel-GAA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4. Dan Hanfland-Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Science Club 3,4; Tom- ahawk 1,2,3,4; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 1; Baseball 1; Ind. Arts. Club 1,2,3,4; A.V. Staff 2,3,4; Messenger 1,2,3,4; ISHPA 3. Jerry Hanfland-Band 1; Science Club 1; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Officer 4. Steven Harmon-Pep Club 1; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4. Gary Hartke-Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Basket- ball I; Track 1; Class Officer 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 3,4; Messenger 3. Marianne Ilays-GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 2; FHA 1,2; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Tamahawk 3; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Officer 3: Messenger 2; Seer. Aide 4, Girl’s State 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4. Susie Hoelscher-GAA 1,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class Play Com- mittee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4. f Joe Hunt Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Science Club 1; Class Play Cast 3: Track 1,2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4. Paul Icenogle-Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Student Council 1: Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2; Musical 3; Basketball 1,2, Track 1,2; Class Officer 1,2; Messenger 1,2. Truceena Johnston-Class Play Committee 3; Library Club 2. Seer. Aide 4; Officer Helper 4. Joann Kingery-GAA 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play Com- mittee 3; Pep Club 4; Seer. Aide 4. Christine Kline-G AA 4; Seer. Aide 4. Ron Kocster-Science Club I: Pep Club 1; Baseball I: Basket- ball 2,3,4; Track 2; FFA 1,2,4. Shirley Krietemeyer-GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2. Isaac Payton-Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Tomahawk 3; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3, Ind. Arts Club 1,2,4; bid. Arts Officer 4; Class Officer 4; Messenger 3,4; Boy’s State 3; Student Council 4. Deb Michlig Poe-GAA 1,2,3; Girl s Chorus 1,2. Class 1 lay Cast 3; Pep Club 2; Class Officer 2; Art Club 1: Orchestra 1; Sodal- ity 1; Glee Club 1; Library Club 2,3. Melba Pottcr-GAA 1; FHA 1,2; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1. Don Pruemer-Tomahawk 4: Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 2,4; Student Council 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; KFA 2,3,4. Rick Rennels-Student Council 3; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2; A.V. Staff 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 3,4. Bob Short-Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Student Council Officer 4; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2; Musical 1,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Class Officer 1; LeHerman’s Club 3,4; Home- coming Court 4. Clieryl Storm-GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Messenger 3,4. Larry Strohl-Pep Club 1,2; A.V. Staff 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 4. Stephen Varley-Mixed Chorus 3,4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3. Frank Voris-Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play Cast 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 1,3; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Class Officer I. Joe Walk-Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Pep Club Of- ficer 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Letter- man’s Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 4. Joyce E. Walk-GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 3,4; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Tomahawk 4; Student Council 3,4; Student Council Officer 4; Class Play Cast 3; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3; Class Officer 1,3,4; Mes- senger 3,4. Joyce Marie Walk-GAA 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 2; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Tamahawk 4; Co-editor 4; Student Council 1,4; Class Play Cast 3; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Musical 3; Class Officer 1,2,4; Messenger 3,4. Kathleen Walk-GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 3,4; FHA Conference 4; Girl’s Chorus 4; Student Council 4; Student Council Officer 4; Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Musical Prompter 3; Class Officer 3,4; Mes- senger 2,3,4; ISHPA 3. Vera Walk-GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 3,4; Girl’s Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play Committee 3; Home- coming Court 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Musical 3; Class Officer 4; Messenger 3; Officer Helper 3. Kathy Warfcl-GAA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Officer 4; Girl’s Chorus 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Library Club Officer 4; Mes- senger 3,4. Gary Williams-Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club Officer 4. Mrs. Sharon Courtney-Sponsor Mr. Howard Louthan-Sponsor Robin Malone-Not Pictured Jack Osborn-(Nol Pictured) Class Play Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Track 1,2,3; Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; FFA 2. Dolly Lane-Not Pictured Cheryl Clinton-Nol Pictured Ken Spivey-(Not Pictured) Class Officer 3; Fl'A 1,2,3,4; FFA Officer 4; Messenger 3,4. Jeannie Osborn-Nol Pictured 21 5 Danny Arthur Mary Bahney Vicki Braden Joyce Cross Mike Curtner Terry Cyr James Ewing Steve Fear Dean Fearday Class Officers: Pat Byers, Sindi Schulte, Jerry Trigg, Karla McKay, Mike Mendenhall and Cheryl Eastin. Orner Henderson Sonja Henne Carol Herring Rings, Plays and Proms For the first time ever, the juniors elected a woman president to lead their class. Aiding Sindi Schutte in her big job were Vice-President Jerry Trigg, Secretary Pat Byers, Treasurer Cheryl Eastin, and Karla McKay and Mike Mendenhall as student council representa- tives. After waiting a whole summer, the class of ‘72 finally received those class rings early in their junior year. Making the play, IT COULDN’T HAPPEN TO A NICER GIRL, the success it was, required many hours of memorizing and rehearsing along with the help of various other committees. Profiting from candy sales during basketball games and numerous other projects, the juniors made their prom a memorable one for the guest seniors. Kalhy Brown Kevin Bushur Pal Byers Mark Claybaugh Jane Cole Laura Drennan Berniece Dunn Deanne Eads Cheryl Easlin Vickie Erwin Mark Fletcher Mike Greuel Marcella Hall Tom Harmon Barb Haskett Jim Hildebrand Gary Himes Bernie Hoene Debbie Holmes Marie Jansen WOW! What a rare occasion. Here they come Friendly chal between classes. There he is Karen Keck Lu Ann Kepp Steve Kirk Bekki Koons Marcella Landrus Karla Lindley Candy Mayhall Karla McKay Joyce Mefford Mike Mendenhall Debby Morgan Brenda Myers Bob Ohmen Jim Orsborn Ron Peadro Mary Peters 26 Hey .... you there, with the ... Writing English themes can be a REAL DRAG. Patrice Peterson Barb Rentfro Sindi Schulte Karl Starwalt Pam Stone Vickie Thomas 1 DID not! 28 Mark Warfcl Randy Willis Don Secrest Glenda Smith Betty Starwalt Jerry Trigg Karen Van Meter Joyce Vasquez Linus and Peppermint Patty STANDING: Susan Strohl. SITTING: Tony Pruemer, Ron Kastl, Donna White, Linda Bushur, and Ruth Livingston. Sophs of “ 73 ” The Sophs started out the year by electing their class officers. They chose Susan Strohl, President; Ruth Livingston, Vice-President; Linda Bushur, Sec- retary; Ron Kastle, Treasurer; and Tony Pruemer and Donna White, Student Council Representatives. The money making projects that the Sophs took advantage of this year were a car wash, work day, and a bake sale. They ordered their class rings on March 1st. After a vote, they decided on 2 styles-a diamond shape and a square shape. 30 Pam Alumbaugh Carl Baker Cliff Baker Debbie Baker John Baker Susan Baker Connie Ballinger Sieve Bapp Donna Beals Cindy Bingaman Gary Cameron Steve Claxon Paul Cook Randy Cooper Gary Cornell Donna Figgens Judy Fowler Nancy F ulk Kathy Greuel Marilyn Batten Steve Brady Krista Bushur Linda Bushur Gloria Cushman Rick Evans Gene Fearday Bill Hays Linda Himes 1 d°n’1 llke ll that way1 Steve Hoelscher 31 Did she say go?????? r , -ii What goes into a class float???? Paper, paint, ingenuity, and prayer. Jean Hoene Ron Kastl Jack Lamar Ruth Livingston Mike Partlow Pat Patrick Enjoying the sock hop. Ann Schabbing Steve Smith Don Kaufman Jim Kemper Ron Kemper Jennie Ken worthy Kathy Kimery Ken Roester Jane Martin Allen May Tori May hall Dave Mehl Stan Mehl Nancy Mettendorf Karen Phillips Randy Potter Tony Pruemer Marilyn Romack Jim Saunders Gary Sparling Dan Stenger Connie Stephens John Stewart Jerry St. John Susan Slrohl Alice Sudkamp 33 We don’t all have poise. Kathy Tucker Charlene Van Scyoc Janet Veech James Warfel Donna White Kathy Willenborg Donna Walk Ed Walk Gar)' Warner John Whetstine Delbert Williams Don Woodard It’s a hard decision. A locker holds something for everyone. 35 We’ve Only Just Begun The enrollment of the freshman class is now seventy-seven students. Besides being the largest freshman class, it has also been one of the busiest classes. Starting the year out a little unsure of everything, they soon gained confidence and started picking class officers and planning class activities such as their class party and jean day. At their first class meeting the following officers were elected: Willie Lazoda, Presi- dent; Renita Rennels, Vice-President; Laura Stewart, Secretary; Loyd Ewing, Treasurer. The student council members are: Brenda Haskett and Bill Partlow. The class sponsors are Mrs. Lawson and Mr. Zimmer. The plans for class activities were well- Class Officers are: Willie Lazoda, Laura Stewart, Renita handled, also. The class party and the jean Rennels, Loyd Ewing, Brenda Haskett, and Bill Partlow. Jay both proved to be successful. 36 Tom Alexander Mike Arthur Donna Bahney Judi Baker Kathy Ballinger Missy Barber Joey Beals Ron Beals Brenda Bingaman Steve Boswell Sally Brubaker Kim Bushur Sandy Bushur Vicki Cleeton Mary Cline 37 That’s telling them Brenda. Quiet at last! Hold that wire steady. Alice Harmon Karen Hartke Brenda Haskett Kevin Iloedebecke Robert Holmes Cheryl Jackson Tom Janes Bill Kenworthy Mark Kingcry Steve Lagrande Tim Lewis Willie Lazoda Wayne Lucas Mary Beth Ludwig Tom May Kathy Mefford Kathy Meyer Carla Michlig Study! Are you kidding? Float fiends formulate ideas. 39 Hey look! They match. I’ve heard of dropouts, but dropins? Wr Steve Myers Don Ohmen Bill Parllow Ellen Poe Renita Rennels Pam Rentfro Lew Ryder Jane Schabbing Terri Schutte Jim Secrest Mickey Spencer Pam Spivey Gale Starwalt Vicky Stephen Laura Stewart Aubrey Storm Bernie Thompson Sheryl Trigg Becky Walk Marlene Walk Evelyn Warner June Watkins Richard Waston Gary Willenborg Ginger Willenborg 43 ACTIVITIES Coronation begins 1970 reign. With the theme of Candlelight and Holly and the music of the Chuck White Combo, the 1970 Homecoming Dance re- vived the dampened spirits due to the T-Town victory over the Indians. After the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the coronation, King Tony and Queen Shirley began the first official dance of their reign. Following this high- light of the evening, the attending stu- dents and alumni enjoyed several hours of dancing and frequent visits to the refresh- ment table along with snapshots and port- raits that will retain fond memories. As Ed Kingery, the 1969 Homecoming King was unable to attend, Jerry Bales, a member of the 1969 Court, took his place. Candlelight and Holly HOMECOMING ROYALTY: STANDING: Ken Baker, Joe Walk, Isaac Payton, Bob Short, Retired King Jerry Bales, Retired Queen Joan Jansen, Joyce E. Walk, Joyce M. Walk, Vickie Brown, Vera Walk. SEATED: King Tony Fearday, Queen Shirley Deters. STANDING IN FRONT: Doug Baker, Jeff Haarman, Sandy Deters, and Candis Sudkamp. Enchanted Homecoming It Couldn’t Happen to a Nicer Girl Father KNOWS best Could it have happened to a nieer girl? According to the large crowd attending this junior class pro- duction, it couldn’t have. Maudie’s scheme of marrying off her older sister, using her own system of handling boys, leads to more problems than she had ever expected. To make mat- ters worse, Maudic unknowingly tries to get her sister Sylvia together with the wrong boy. In return for her good intentions, Maudie receives a spanking from Jerry (the right boy for Sylvia), causes a business deal of her father’s to fall through, and loses her own boyfriend, Davy. But after a few apologies and a slight change in her system, Maudie manages to right all of her wrongs. Sometimes I just don’t know about her. Maudie tells it like it is. Bottoms up! Cast Maudie Betty Starwalt Julie Alix Marie Jansen Lysbeth Mrs. Mason Bekki Koons Mr. Mason Kevin Bushur Sylvia Barb Haskett Joy Lu Ann Kepp Mrs. White Candy Mayhall Mrs. Allen Sindi Sehutte Mrs. Day Pat Byers Davy Chi Mike Curtner Jerry Ted Steve Kirk Margarc t Sonja Hcnne The Musicmaker 1—------- T A Date With Judy In an unorthodox and hilarious way, Judy Foster, portrayed by Shirley Deters, attempts to become queen of the Community Relief Ball. Because the crown is awarded to the girl who solicits the most contribution pledges, Judy first seeks a $1000.00 donation from her father. When this fails, she devises new plans to raise money, among them is entering her father in a “Most Kissable Lips” contest. In the meantime, Oogie Pringle, played by Steve Varley, tries unsuccessfully to get a date with Judy for the big dance. With just a few days remaining, Judy finds herself in second place in the contest and without a date for the dance. But all turns out well on the final evening as Oogie calls Judy to tell her that the winning girl has come down with the hives and that he will escort Judy, the new queen, to the dance. TOP: The glamorous divorcee. MIDDLE: ELOCUTE! BOTTOM: e-x-p-e-c-t-o-r-a-t-e. Senior Class Play CAST Judy Foster.........................Shirley Deters Melvin Foster ................Rick Rennels Dora Foster ................Janice Brown Randolph Foster...................Ken Baker Hannah.........................Cheryl Storm Barbara Winsocket...............Kathy Walk Oogie Pringle.........................Steve Varley Mitzi Hoffman.........................Vicki Brown Mr. Martindale.................Dan Hanfland Mrs. Hotchkiss........................Kathy Warfel Eloise Hotchkiss...............Vera Walk Mrs. Shlutzhammer ...............Sue Baker Rexford Meredith O’Conner . . . Boh Short Susie..................................Ruth Burrell AfTUINALO] SPORTS aoTans core 3 VEOGA. Ill Thanks to a lgh little catcher named Gary fense by St. Anthony, the Mike Mendenhall mor, ying ik a real jolt but doggedly held to the ball and each time took Indians out of a real jam. 'he Indians broke a 1-1 adlock in the sixth inning with Share Of NTC COWDEN, 111. spectacular pferi Ed Walk, th fl Matt Jones likewise. The only d Neoga combi by Ed Walk, came up with The clutch the Indians o a 2-0 record i Stras and Si ip lead with Stew- Bob Short ; Dunaway was pr 1 bases on balls, Walk th this outstanding contest. The Hornets nevei runner beyond fi: ony Fearda; Tony Fearday ! help of two singles, only one i three St. Anthony errors. is combination enabled J ; ee Teer’s squad to tally three d Walk opened the decisive th inning by hitting a high pop that St. Snthony thir eman Jim Schutzbac ipped for lemer then bunted and S iners were safe. pfl picked a good time to start hitting The Neoga senior, first sidelined ail summer with a hand sgM|||H|||MMBslammed a Hn single and five times in the fifth inning and once in the sixth to win going innings as ’ afternoon. oes share ight now, its share of Jerry Trigg contest, with everyone on the squad getting a chance to play. Joe Walk was the big hero and he played all the way, first pit- winding up | Joe slamr third inning blow gave Later in the Eastin followed with - anoth; base on balls. Tony Fearday w safe on an error and D Pruemer batted in a row with bases loaded walk. Another scored when Ed Walk’s fly b. was dropped in center field. K Baker, drove in another run w: a single and J. Walk batted in two with a single to rig er the five-run fifth innii freer inserted Ed Walk contest and the sensatioi ■ ihomore lefthander fanp fcen in two irnings. He «5®bed the strike out seven ■ third str; se to Rick Afto ,j i sixth inning was thrown av ||;r being dropped by the aker finished up the gai the seventh inning. Mike Mercier with j loaded to end the gam neoga oo; Ed Walk darling, c BsKfif t rf-p Trigg, ss Rick Eastin sensational pitching per- formances here Friday afternoon as Neoga blasted Brownstown 10- 0 in a National Trail conference baseball game. The victory enabled J. Lee McTeer’s Indians to maintain their share of first place in the NTC race with St. Anthony. Both clubs have 3-0 records. St. An- thony and Neoga will clash on the latter’s diamond at 4 p.m. 52 could have a great bearing on the hitter. Brownstown had error and another on a AB 3 2 3 1 5 3 1 2 sman. In three games covering 20 innings, now permitted nary a and only three hits. He out 27 and walked onl; because of the 10-run rule sixth inning. owns Joe Walk or-four the o-hitter he strt four. , the hed a walked 001 324—10 Burrow, ss ner, Harre(5) and V. Strob Gary Sparling Ken Baker Assistant Coach Bob Stortzum and Head Coach J. I-ce McTeer Valuable substitutes Willie Lo .ada, Bernie Hoene, and Steve Brady. ifi Don Pruemer next. St. Anthony and Teutop are also in line for at least a sh of the loop title. the fourth inning. Rick Eastin right. He advanced to sec grounder. Ed Walk then folio with a booming triple to r center that scored both Ea and Fearday. Don Sec- followed with a single that ta’ Ed Walk. The Neoga sophomore walking Dave Storm, Thomas, and Otto Rincker .none out. However, Dave An fanned and Brad Friese coul For the second lime in four years the Neoga Indians’ baseball learn has lied for ihc conference lillc. The 1970 team tied with Teutopolis and St. Anthony with a 7-1 conference record. Led by seven returning lettermen, the Indians opened the season with a convincing 6-0 conquest of Wind- sor. In the next game the Indians squeaked by Cowden 1-0 in a tight pitchers’ battle that saw- each team get one hit. Next followed a 10-0 rout of Brownstown and a 4-1 victory over St. Anthony. After the 6-3 defeat of Beecher City came the heart-breaking 7-3 loss to Teutopolis. Neoga ended the season with 3-1 and 10-4 vic- tories over Stewardson-Strasburg and Altamont respectively. 1970BASEBALL Don Sec rest N.H.S. OPPONENT see 6 Windsor 0 1 Cowden 0 10 Brownstown 0 4 St. Anthony 1 6 Beecher City 3 3 Teutopolis 7 R81 —E. Walk (2), Seen 3 Stew-Slras 1 53 Indians Take Second at Clay City Tourney A second place finish in the Clay City Pre- Holiday Tournament highlighted the 1970-71 edi- tion of the Neoga Indians. The Indians finished with an 11-14 record after winning seven of the first ten games. The Indians started the season with a good win over Dieterich. After back to back losses to T-Town and Stew-Stras, the Indians won four consecutive games over Cowden, St. Elmo, Wind- sor, and Oakland. After a Homecoming loss to T-Town, the Indians participated in the Clay City Pre-Holiday Tourney. Following victories over St. Francisville and host Clay City the first two nights, the Indians lost to Albion in the title game. Next came a fourth place finish in the National Trail Tournament. The Indians lost to T-Town and Stew-Stras after a first round victory over Cowden. The Indians lost then to Altamonl and follow- ed with victories over Cumberland and Beecher City. Of their last eight games the Indians lost seven. The lone victory was over Windsor. N.H.S. OPPONENT SCORE 74 Dieterich 62 51 T-Town 87 41 Stew-Stras 71 79 Cowden 54 53 St. Elmo 43 61 Windsor 53 73 Oakland 56 51 T-Town 83 54 St. Francisville 42 79 Clay City 71 61 Albion 80 69 Cowden 58 45 T-Town 81 37 Stew-Stras 54 46 Altamonl 74 56 Cumberland 52 60 Beecher City 40 63 St. Anthony 97 54 Stew-Stras 64 69 Brownstown 73 68 Windsor 53 61 Sullivan 69 72 Areola 73 70 Louisville 93 61 Cumberland 65 l.Ef I 10 RIGHT: Ron Koester, Bob Short, Rick Eastin, Joe Walk, Jerry Trigg, Ken Baker, Ed Walk, Tony Fearday, Coach Tom Alexander. KNEELING : Managers Gary Sparling and Delbert Williams. 1 ndians warm-up prior to Louisville game. Leading scorer Tony Fearday gets two more. Joe Walk, Rick Eastin, and Tony Fearday around the circle and Ed Walk, jumping, were the regular starters for the Indians. Jerry Trigg, Ken Baker, and Ron Koester alternated at the other positions. J.V. Has “So-So Season The J.V. basketball team started the first half of the season in somewhat of a slump. It took the players a few practices to get use to each other. At the end of the season, the team poured it on to win four of their last six games. J.V. SCORES N.H.S. OPPONENT SCORE 53 Dieterich 54 39 T-Town 62 34 Stew-Stras 50 47 Cowden 45 43 St. Elmo 61 41 Windsor 55 58 Oakland 44 45 T-Town 64 53 Cumberland 36 46 Altamont 54 67 Beecher City 47 37 St. Anthony 55 49 Stew-Stras 48 75 Brownstown 37 46 Windsor 49 47 Sullivan 49 57 Areola 41 53 Louisville 41 Last minute instructions????? LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTTOM ROW: Tom Harmon, Bill Kenworthy, Kim Bushur, Mike Mendenhall, Mike Curtner, Willie Lazada, Tom Alexander. TOP ROW: Coach Tom Alexander, Jon Baker, Tim Lewis, Gene Fearday, Don Secrest, James Ewing, Bernie Hoene, Paul Cook. 56 Frosh- Soph Win 1;Drop 4 Improvement was the main objective of the N.H.S. Frosh-Soph baseball team. In a somewhat dull season, the Frosh -Soph had their trouble of good pitching, fielding, and hitting. Although Neoga lost four, they won the finale of the season and looked very good. This was the best ball game the Frosh-Soph had put together as a team. The Frosh-Soph team had some very good talent this year and should be watched closely next year. The Frosh-Soph team was coached by Mr. Stortzum. Out at first! Another big strike out for Frosh-Soph. .H.S. OPPONENT SCO 1 St. Anthony 2 10 T-Town 12 2 T-Town 7 5 Stew-Stras 14 10 Windsor 9 KNEKLING: Kim Bushur, Willie Lozada, Kevin Hoedebeeke, Bill Partlow, William Kenworthy, and Gary Sparling. STAND- ING: Coach Stortzum, Steve Brady, Tom Alexander, Tim Lewis, Mark Kingery, Stan Mehl, Jim Secrest, and Lew Ryder. 57 Freshmen, STANDING: Jim Secresl, Tom Alexander, Steve Myers, Willie Lozada, Mark Kingery, Bernie Thompson, Willie Kenworthy, Coach McTeer, Tim Lewis, Kim Bushur, Kevin Hoedebecke, Joey Beals, Tom Janes, Louie Ryder, Richard Waston. KNEELING: Manager David Hardesty. Sophomores: Stan Mchl, Paul Cook, Jon Baker, Gene Fearday, Steve Hoelseher, Manager Wayne Lucas. Frosh Boast Sophs Suffer 8- 3 Record 2 Wins; 7 Losses A talented freshman team, which lost only three games in the course of the season, showed much determination and promise for the up- coming years. After an impressive six straight wins, the Frosh faltered three times in a row and then bounded back to win the final two games. The year’s Frosh got revenge on all of the teams to which they lost last year. This included a hard fought battle over St. Anthony in which Neoga came out on top with a 64-63 victory. The Freshmen were coached by J. Lee McTeer. A shortage of second year returners for the sophomore team caused a somewhat dismal sea- son for Coach McTcer’s starting five. The season started out okay with a hard fought victory over a determined Windsor team. After a stretch of five straight losses, which included losing a heartbreaker to St. Anthony, the sophs bounded back to win an easy victory over Alta- mont. Neoga then lost the last two games to Cum- berland and to a tall and tough T-Town squad. FRESHMEN N.H.S. OPPONENT SCORE 52 Windsor 43 45 Stew-Stras 43 47 East Lab 27 64 St. Anthony 63 65 Windsor 59 55 T-Town 41 53 Stew-Stras 69 50 Altamont 56 41 East Lab 43 53 Cumberland 37 43 T-Town 38 58 SOPHOMORES N.H.S. OPPONENT SCORE 56 Windsor 50 46 Stew-Stras 70 59 St. Anthony 67 45 Windsor 54 66 T-Town 74 47 Stew-Stras 61 59 Altamont 34 39 Cumberland 53 44 T-Town 37 Fresh-Soph Tournament 60 Beecher City 59 61 T-Town 69 60 Windsor 66 Pep Club Backs Their Lettermen An exciting year of close games and victories were backed by an enthusiastic and spirited Pep Club. This year’s Pep Club chose two returning lettermen as officers-Tony Fearday, President, and Joe Walk, Secretary-Treasurer. They also chose Linda Bushur, Vice-President. Mrs. Wente was there to give these officers any help they needed. The Lettermen, gelling off to a late start, chose Ken Baker, President; Don Pruemer, Vice-Presi- dent; and Ron Koester, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Alexander was there to offer his help when it was needed. Even though the Lettermen got off to a late start, they did sponsor a Faculty-Lettermen basketball game and had their annual concession stands at the Fresh.-Soph, tournament where they sold candy, doughnuts, hot dogs, popcorn, pop, and candy. Mrs. Wente, Joe Walk, Linda Bushur, and Tony Fearday. a FIRST ROW: Mr. Alexander. SECOND ROW: Bernie Iloene, Del- bert Williams, Ed Walk, and Don Secrets. THIRD ROW: Cary Sparling, Mike Curtner, Tom Harmon, Mike Mendenhall, and Jerry Trigg. FOURTH ROW: Ken Baker, Joe Walk, Tony Fearday, Ron Koester, Bob Short, and Don Pruemer. TOP: On to Victory! BOTTOM: Sweets for the Lettermen. Cheerleaders Work for New Uniforms As everyone knows, uniforms wear out and new ones are needed, or so, this is what the cheer- leaders and Mrs. Wente, their sponsor, thought as they decided to purchase new sweaters for the Varsity and J.V. squads and make new skirts for the Varsity. The cheerleaders went about differ- ent projects to earn enough money to pay for their new uniforms. First they had a pop bottle drive making about $80. Then they decided to take advantage of a basketball game between the Lake Land College Team and the Neoga Inde- pendent Team, which was held at Neoga. They set up a jar for donations where they collected about $45. They also decided to sell clip boards that were left over from another year, making from $75-$80. TOP: Joyce Vasquez, Candy Mayhall, and Barb Basket. BOTTOM: Pat Byers, Ruth Burrell, and Marianne Hays. TOP: Time out? BOTTOM: Come on guys-SOCK IT Alternate Cheerleaders: Jennie Kenworth, J.V., and Bekki TO’EM! Koons, Varsity. TOP: Susan Baker. MIDDLE: Linda Bushur, Kathy Brown, and Cindy Bingainan. BOTTOM: Mary Peters. 61 Such a little thing to hold the ac- complishments of men. Such an important thing to hold the key to memories. ORGANIZA TIONS 63 SITTING. Joyce M. Walk, Mrs. Webb, and Pam R. Baker. STANDING: Laura Drennan, Donna Bahney, Don Pruemer, Donna Walk, and Tony Pruemer. THIRD ROW: Vicki Braden, Karla McKay, Bob Holmes, Bill Hays, Joyce E. Walk, and Brenda Baker. FOURIH ROW: John Stewart, Kim Bushur, Ken Baker, Debbie Holmes, Mike Mendenhall, Bill Gentry, and Dan Hanfland. Tomahawk’s Continuously on the Go Co-editors Joyce M. Walk and Pam R. Baker hard at work. Passes! Passes! Give me a pass! From homeroom, study hall, Wherever we are. Ads! Pictures! Rough Drafts! Copy! Triplicates! Deadlines! These are the things that keep the yearbook staff moving. Messenger Covers Student Activities As in the past, the Messenger again gave complete coverage to N.H.S. happings in the Ncoga News. With the aid of thirty-three staff members, Editor Jan Brown and Advisor Mrs. Lawson covered topics ranging from possible careers without college to the meaning of brotherhood to the Homecoming game. Approximately twenty pictures and cartoons were published this year along with several student viewpoints. SEATED: Ken Baker, Kathy Walk, Advisor Mrs. Lawson, Jan Brown, Sindi Schutte. STANDING: Kathy Warfel, Karen Phillips, Cheryl Storm, Barb Ballinger, Candis Mayhall, Mickey Spencer, Laura Drennan. SECOND ROW: Deanne Eads, Ginger Willenborg, Evelyn Warner, Becky Walk, Jane Cole, Kathy Kimery, Sally Brubaker. THIRD ROW: Joyce M. Walk, Donna Bahney, Pam Rcntfrow, Dan Hanfland, Susan Strohl, Patrice Peterson, Kathy Ballinger. TOP ROW: Brenda Baker, Mar)' Cline, Marie Jansen, John Stewart, Isaac Payton, Kathy Brown, Joyce E. Walk, Laura Stewart. NOT PICTURED: Ken Spivey. Student Council Creates Enthusiasm Led by President Jan Brown, Vice- President Bob Short, Secretary Kathy Walk, and Treasurer Joyce E. Walk, the Student Council got off to an early start by holding summer meet- ings to prepare activities for the com- ing year. To impress upon the stu- dents and administration the council’s enthusiasm and concern, the members painted the study hall before the opening day of school, purchased a picture, and planned a back to school dance featuring “Joe”. In hopes of making the home base- ball games more enjoyable, the council sold pop and candy. As the activities of the year progressed, the council again sponsored the float com- petition as well as presenting the Homecoming Court at the game for the first time. This year the council also had an assistant advisor, Mrs. Karen Walk, to help Mr. Lindley with the activities. SEATED: Jan Brown, Bob Short. STANDING: Kathy Walk, Mrs. Karen Walk, Joyce E. Walk. SECOND ROW: Tony Pruemer, Candace May hall. THIRD ROW: Donna While, Joyce M. Walk, Rick Evans. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Deters, Brenda Baker, Don Pruemer, Brenda Haskett. TOP ROW: Karla McKay, Pat Byers, Isaac Payton, Mike Mendenhall, Barb Haskett. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Rex Lindley. Librarian Club The librarians play a big pari in keeping Ihc library a success. The librarians have many im- portant things to do, like keeping the newspapers and magazines up to date for the non-studious people, and checking out books for the readers. The librarians must know where all of the mate- rials are located in the library for the people who arc doing reference work. The sponsor of this club, Mrs. Voris, keeps all of the student help in the know. The officers of the Librarian Club arc Karen Van Meter, President; Kathy Warfel, Vice-Presi- dent: Patrice Peterson, Treasurer; Jane Cole, Sec- retary; Brenda Baker, Student Council Represent- ative. Hard work in the library??????? BOTTOM ROW: Jane Cole, Patrice Peterson, Mrs. Voris, Karen Van Meter, Kathy Warfel. MIDDLE ROW: Karen Phillips, Barb Ballinger, Evelyn Warner, Cheryl Storm. TOP ROW: Judy Fowler, Vickie Erwin, Mary Cline, Brenda Baker, Marcella Landraus. I.A. Broadens Industrial Horizons The main objective of this club is to deve- lop an understanding and appreciation of the various trades relating to the construction and manufacturing industries. It seeks to extend this understanding beyond the information offered in textbooks by scheduling trips to area industries. In this way, students see first- hand how various products are made. Sophomores enjoyed a trip to the Clark Foundry in Mattoon. Others are planned to Decatur and Effingham. Officers of the club this year are: Jerry Hanfland, President; Gary Williams, Vice-Pres- ident; Candy Mayhall, Secretary; and Jim Coen, Treasurer. Lathe work intrigues John. TOP ROW: Rick Kastin, Mike Greuel, Steve Harmon, Jon Baker, Delbert Williams, Gene Fearday, Isaac Payton. SECOND ROW: Ron Peadro, Dan Fallcrt, Tom Harmon, Dan Hanfland, Mark Claybaugh, Kim Bushur. THIRD ROW: Bill Hays, Mark Warfcl, Kevin Bushur, Bill Gentry, Steve Kirk, Tom Alexander. FOURTH ROW: Tony Pruemer, Steve Brady, Sindi Schulte, Joe Hunt, Steve Boswell. BOTTOM ROW: Candy Mayhall, Gary Williams, Jerry Hanfland, Jim Coen, Rex Bindley, Sponsor. A. V. Staff and Science Club Doin’ Their Thing Leading this science bound organization this year were: Bill Hays, President; Jim Warfel, Vice- President; Dave Mehl, Secretary-Treasurer; Rick Evans, Student Council Representative; Mr. Howard Louthan, Sponsor. The three major things accomplished by the Science Club this year were field trips to the USI Chemical plant in Tuscola, and the Engineering Open House on the U of I campus, plus the re gular Science Fair. BOTTOM ROW: Gary Sparling, Kathy Brown, and Mr. Louthan. SECOND ROW: Tony Pruemer, Stan Mehl, Rick Evans, and Mike Partlow. THIRD ROW: Steve Brady, Jerry St. John, Gary Cornell, and Jim Warfel. FOURTH ROW: Bill Hays, Dan Hanfland, Ed Walk, and Dave Mehl. The Audio-Visual Staff, otherwise known as the A.V. Staff, or Projectionist Crew, did every- thing from running movie projectors to splicing ailing films. This year’s operators learned the intricate working of the A.V. machinery from last year’s skilled operators. With Mrs. Voris as sponsor and Rick Eastin as head projectionist, the A.V. Staff has successfully completed another year’s duties. BOTTOM ROW: Joe Hunt and Steve Brady. SECOND ROW: Mike Mendenhall, Richard Dinora, and Larry Strohl. THIRD ROW: Bill Gentry, Ken Baker, and Rick Rennels. FOURTH ROW: Dan Hanfland, Jim Hil- debrand, and Rick Eastin. 69 F.F.A. Officers, STANDING: Dan Leathers, advisor; Ken Spivey, Joe Walk, Ken Baker, Don Pruemer. SEATED: Larry Strohl, Gary Hartke, Jerry Trigg, Riek Rennets. F.F.A. Sponsors Donkey Basketball Game On April 2 the FFA sponsored a Donkey Basketball Game as their major money-making project of the year. For other projects the F.F.A. baled hay at the ag farm and had a clean-up to cut brush. Rick Rennels fared much belter than the basketball team by winning first in the section 20 speech contest. The basketball team had 2 wins and 4 losses. The F.F.A. also sponsored Ken Spivey, Rick Rennels, and Don Pruemer in a trip to the National Convention in Kansas City. 70 SEATED: Aubrey Storm, Jerry Trigg, and Gary Willenberg. KNEELING: Tom Janes, Don Pruemer, Dean Fearday,and David Hardesty. STANDING: Mr. Leathers, Steve Kirk, Ken Spivey, and Mark Fletcher. FOURTH ROW: Tom Strohl, Rick Rennels, Ken Baker, and Ronnie Beals. FIFTH ROW: Art Walk, Terry Cyr, Joe Walk, Gary Harlke, and Mark Claybaugh. SIXTH ROW: William Kenworthy, Mike Gruel, Jim Osborn, and Bernie Hoene. SEVENTH ROW: Dan Arthur, Tony Fearday, Carl Starwalt, Ron Koester, and Jim Hildebrand. 71 FHA Forever “Today, Tomorrow, Forever with FHA” was the theme chosen for this year. Activities included the Fall Carnival, Christ- mas caroling and gift exchange, Parent-Daugh- ter Banquet, Spring Rally, and picnic. Daddy Date Night was a new activity which proved fun for all who participated. Special recognition went to Kathy Warfel, Section Officer, and Joyce M. Walk won the Betty Crocker Award. Officers are as pictured to the right. SEATED: Brenda Baker, Secretary; Kathy Warfel, Treasurer; Kathy Brown, Vice-President; Kathy Walk, President. STANDING: Miss Ruth Darnell, Advisor; Marie Jansen, Recreation Chairman; Joyce E. Walk, Report- er; Shirley Deters, Student Council; Candace Mayhall, Degrees Chairman; Vera Walk, Historian. MEMBERS SEATED: Candace Mayhall, Teri Mayhall, Vera Walk, Kathy Warfel, Miss Ruth Darnell, Karen Phillips, Pam Spivey, Kathy Mefford, Brenda Bingaman. STANDING: Cheryl Trigg, Sonja Henne, Marcella Hall, Carol Herring, Ruth Burrell, Deanne Eads, Joyce Mefford, Karla Lindley, Cheryl Storm. SECOND ROW: Donna White, Linda Himes, Nancy Cross, Doris Burton, Susie Baker, Debbie Moffitt, Glenda Smith, Ginger Willenborg, Missy Barber, Karen Keck. THIRD ROW: Marlene Walk, Evelyn Warner, Chris Gibson, Joyce M. Walk, Donna Beals, Shirley Deters, Marianne Hays, Toni Brubaker, Vickie Brown, Sally Brubaker. FOURTH ROW: Susan Strohl, Nancy Mettendorf, Cindy Bingaman, Teri Schulte, Brenda Baker, Cheryl Jackson, Carol Greuel, Donna Walk, Jean Hoene, Shirley Krietemeyer. FIFTH ROW: Kathy Walk, Dcbby Holmes, Linda Bushur, Susie Hoelscher, Kathy Brown, Gail Star wait, Juney Watkins, Marie Jansen, Joyce E. Walk, Mary Ellen Cyr, Vickie Erwin. 73 G.A.A. helps to develop responsible stu- dent leadership and a wider knowledge of sports and good sportsmanship. After being excluded last year, swimming was restored to the schedule of activities of softball, howling, volleyball, and archery. G.A.A.’s ‘live’ Smokey the Bear merited first pirze in the Homecoming float contest quite to the satisfaction of the 90 G.A.A. members. This year G.A.A. was enthusiastically led by Kathy Brown, followed by Pat Byers, Vice-President; Vicky Cooper, Secretary- Treasurer; Ruth Burrell, Points Chairman; Barb Haskett, Student Council Representa- tive; and Brenda Baker, Reporter. Under the supervision of Advisor Mrs. Twila Wente, G.A.A. completed an enjoyable and successful year. SITTING: Vicky Cooper, Kathy Brown, Ruth Burrell. KNEELING: Brenda Baker, Barb Haskett. STANDING: Pal Byers. G.A.A. Restores Swimming to Activities SITTING: Vera Walk, Teri Mayhall, Vickie Brown, Sheryl Deadmond, Vicky Stephens, Karen Ilartke, Jane Cole, Missy Barber, Karen Van Meter, Sonja Henne, Linda Himes, Laura Drennan, Kathy Greuel. KNEELING: Sheryl Trigg, Mickey Spencer, Susie Baker, Mary Peters, Ann Schabbing, Donna Walk, Cindy Bingarnan, Jan Brown, Pam Rentfro, Joyce M. Walk, Chris Gibson, Sindi Schutte, Sandy Bushur, Ruth Burrell. STANDING: Carol Greuel, Judi Baker, Vicky Cooper, Brenda Baker, Laura Stewart, Joyce E. Walk, Pal Byers, Mrs. Wente (Advisor), Karla McKay, Susie Hoelscher, Gale Starwalt, Linda Bushur, Barb Haskett, Marilyn Romack, Krista Bushur. Arc they playing softball? Doesn’t anyone know how to swim? Triumphs of a coordinated freshman! SEATED: Joann Kingery, Brenda Bingaman, Donna Figgins, Pam R. Baker, Doris Burton, Marlene Walk, LuAnn Kepp, Nancy Cross, Theresa Baker, Mary Beth Ludwig, Karen Keck, Karla Lindlcy, Cheryl Storm. KNEELING: Toni Brubaker, Becker Walk, Donna Bahney, Debbie Morgan, Patrice Peterson, Ruth Livingston, Jean Hoene, Joyce Vasqucz, Jane Schabbing, Shirley Deters, Nancy Metlendorf, Marianne Hays, Sally Brubaker, Candy Mayhall. STANDING: Vicki Braden, Susan Baker, Kathy Walk, Terri Schutte, Vickie Erwin, Bekki Koons, Sponsor Mrs. Wente, Alice Sudkamp, Julie Fosbender, Kathy Brown, Marie Jansen, Kathy Meyer, Jennie Kenworthy, Christine Kline, Brenda Haskett. Girls’ Chorus Mixed TOP ROW: Bekki Koons, Debbie Holmes, Pat Byers, Paul lcenogle, Bob Short, Gary Warner, Delbert Williams, Steve Varley, Tim Lewis, Gail Starwalt, Kathy Brown, Marie Jansen. SECOND ROW: Cindy Bingaman, Vicki Braden, Laura Stewart, Linda Bushur, Kevin Bushur, Dave Mehl, Isaac Payton, Dan Hanfland, Lloyd Ewing, Joyce E. Walk, Mary Ellen Cyr, Barb Haskett, Ruth Livingston. THIRD ROW: Mary Peters, Joyce Vasqucz, Renita Rennels, Susan Strohl, Stan Mehl, Joe Hunt, Frank Voris, Tom Janes, Mary Baliney, Jan Brown, Joyce M. Walk, Marianne Hays. FOURTH ROW: Theresa Baker, Doris Burton, Toni Brubaker, Sandy Bushur, Karen Ilartke, Mike Partlow, Randy Potter, Aubrey Storm, Debby Morgan, Joyce Cross, Sindi Schulte, Lu Ann Kepp, Nancy Cross. BOTTOM ROW: Teri Mayhall, Carla Michlig, Candy Mayhall, Sonja Henne, Deanne Eads, Donna White, Karen Keck, Betty Starwalt, Pam Spivey, Cheryl Storm, Vera Walk, Laura Drennan. Come on Laura, I could do better than that. One, two, ready, go ... . TOP ROW: Linda Bushur, Joyce E. Walk, Marie Jansen, Debbie Holmes, Pal Byers, Gail Starwalt, Alice Sudkamp, Juney Watkins, Kathy Brown, Terri Schutte, Bekki Koons, Barb Haskett, Jennie Kenworthy. SECOND ROW: Cindy Bingaman, Jane Schabbing, Vicki Braden, Laura Stewart, Marilyn Romack, Mary Ellen Cyr, Kathy Walk, Judi Baker, Cheryl Jackson, Susan Baker, Ruth Livingston, Pam Rentfro. THIRD ROW: Kathy Ballinger, Joyce M. Walk, Mary Bahney, Shirley Deters, Jean Hoene, Joyce Vasquez, Brenda Haskett, Krista Bushur, Nancy Mettendorf, Susan Strohl, Jan Brown, Mary Peters, Marianne Hays. FOURTH ROW: Evelyn Warner, Sandy Bushur, Chris Gibson, Karen Hartke, Jane Cole, Donna Bahney, Debbie Morgan, Becky Walk, Renita Rennels, Sindi Schutte, Lu Ann Kepp, Debby Moffitt. FIFTH ROW: Sheryl Deadmond, Sally Brubaker, Betty Starwalt, Missy Barber, Nancy Cross, Toni Brubaker, Vickie Brown, Doris Burton, Marlene Walk, Donna Figgins, Donna White, Karen Keck, Ruth Burrell. BOTTOM ROW: Sonja Henne, Teri Mayhall, Carla Michlig, Vera Walk, Laura Drennan, Candy Mayhall, Kathy Mefford, Brenda Bingaman, Pam Spivey, Pam Alumbaugh. NHS Band Members Have Busy Year Led by President Jan Brown, Vice-President Bob Short, Secretary Doris Burton, and Student Council Representative Pal Byers, the NHS band completed its eighth year under the direction of Mr. Ray Springs. At every home basketball game the 32 member NHS Pep Band squeezed into a 10’ by 30’ space to perform between the JV and Varsity games. Besides being cramped into a small space, the band played “musical chairs” as nine of the school’s fourteen cheerleaders scrambled to their seats in the band after the Neoga Loyalty. As Christmas lime rolled around the band could be heard practicing diligently. The culmina- tion of all this practice was presented at the NHS Annual Christmas Concert which featured new and unusual Christmas carols along with tradi- tional ones. The band ended the year with an informal spring concert. In keeping with the theme, “Time Tunnel,” the program included musical selections from the cave man period to the “Age of Aquarius.” Highlights of the concert included “Theme from the Apartment,” a piano solo by Jan Brown, and numbers directed by student dir- ectors Jan Brown, Laura Drennan, Betty Starwalt, and Frank Voris. BOTTOM ROW: Laura Drennan, Teri Mayhall, Mickey Spencer, Brenda Haskett, Barb Haskett, Mary Peters, Tom Alexander, Jerry Trigg. SECOND ROW: Missy Barber, Donna Bahney, Donna White, Vicky Stephens, Mary Bahney, Renita Rennels, Pat Byers, Karen Hartke, Carla Michlig. THIRD ROW: David Hardesty, Jan Brown, Frank Voris, Ruth Livingston, Susan Strohl, Vicki Braden, Candy Mayhall. FOURTH ROW: Cindy Bingaman, Jennie Kenworthy, Bekki Koons, Kim Bushur, Betty Starwalt, Doris Burton, Sonja Henne. TOP ROW: Linda Bushur, Laura Stewart, Gale Starwalt, June Watkins, Tim Lewis, Bob Short, James Ewing, Mike Veech, Lloyd Ewing, Aubrey Storm. A UTOGRAPHS 80 BOOSTER PAGE Dr. Wayne K. Adamson Dr. L. E. McNeill Dr. N. H. Berkheimer Mr. and Mrs. Glen D. Neal Dr. L. C. Cantwell Neoga Teachers Association John 0. Outright Jim Rhodes Theodore 0. Outright Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sutton Zelma K. Dillow Dr. and Mrs. Robert Swengel Mrs. George Dougherty Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Tylka Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Greeson Geo. R. Waggoner Mr. and Mrs. Tony Hanfland Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walk Dr. Morton B. 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Republican Party James Mayhall Chairman Neoga and S he lb y v i I le 91 Compliments of PETERS' BARBER SHOP Your Head and Feet are My Business Neoga Illinois MAXWELL VARIETY East Side of Square TOLEDO, ILLINOIS Clothing - Notions Toys and Hardware STEFFEN HEATING AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING AND SERVICE Route 3 1816 Rudy Ave. Effingham, III. 62401 Mattoon, III. 61938 Phone: 342-2062 Phone 235-0611 Carpeting, Hagen blown insulation In Cumberland County, nearly everybody reads the TOLEDO DEMOCRAT Toledo, Illinois Compliments of TOLEDO SALES AND SERVICE John Deere Farm Machinery Hardware Phone 849-2711 Toledo, Illinois HILLTOP BOWLING LANES For RECREATION at its best, Bowl at HILLTOP LANES Eat at our SNACK BAR Jim, Mary, Jody, and Julie Phone 923-3623 Greenup, Illinois F A LCON-F AIRLANE-GALAXIE-TH UNDERBIRD KIRK FORD SALES PHONE 849-2781 Toledo, Illinois 92 MARILYN’S HAIRSTYLING SALON Pam Romack and Marilyn Mayhall 736 Pine NEOGA, ILLINOIS 895-3351 MYERS GARAGE Auto and Truck Repairs 744 Pine phone 895 3382 Neoga, Illinois Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home NEOGA, ILLINOIS the L L Market Compliments of EAT BETTER FOR LESS Toledo, Illinois SHELBYVILLE DAILY UNION Shelby vi 1 le, Illinois 93 Congratulations Class of 1971 and NEOGA COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 3 Compliments of ELLMAN’S DEPT. STORE Clothing and Shoes for the Whole Family EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS Congratulations “Class of 71 NATIONAL STUDIO MORTON BUILDINGS Mattoon, Illinois We specialize in all types of Portraiture, Color or Black White Effingham, Illinois Phone 342-2270 LEACH-WILSON CHEVROLET-BUICK CO. (a corporation) 145 W. Main Street Tel. 774-3975 or 774-3976 .... compliments of WaMpe S ofcfie Where you'll find Clothing for the Entire Family Toledo, ph. 849 2491 Illinois Shelbyville, Illinois Compliments of THE GREEN SHACK 'Home of fine food GREENUP NATIONAL BANK Member F. D. I. C. Sigel, Illinois Greenup, inois 94 WEBER IMPLEMENT CO. LUISE'S BEAUTY SHOP P. O. Box 287 Teutopolis, Illinois 62467 605 Franklin Phone 857-3137 Across from the grade school Greenup—Toledo ANDERSON JEWELRY BUILDER S SUPPLY CO. You get the girl, we got the diamond and C.H.I. CO. EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS 62401 Home Remodeling and Building Center Let Us Build to Your Specifications (Select from Plans to Fit Your Taste, Needs, and Budget) £ S3 Toledo-849-3221 Greenup-923-3161 Mattoon CROSLEY AND SHOBE STOCKYARD REISACHER DRUG STORE North U.S. 45 Owen W. Shobe Parks L. Crosley Hogs bought Mon. thru Fri. Sell where they net more Phone 342-3935 Your prescription druggist sickroom supplies drugs, sundries, cosmetics, gifts, photo supplies, film 1022 MAINE ST., WINDSOR PHONE 457-2630 95 phone 459-2143 Windsor, CLARK’S Shoe Store LAMPERT'S Illinois of Mattoon See our exciting collection of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, and Gifts Register your patterns in our Bridal Department and receive a Free Gift COMPLIMENTS OF Toledo, Illinois LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN INC. South Route 45 Mattoon, lllincM hone 235-5664 A used car that doesn't look its age. The Farm Bureau Families OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES NEAL TIRE SERVICE Distributors Multi-Mile Tires Complete-on-the-Farm Service Phone 849-2981 SHEPHERD RADIO AND TV Phone 849-2551 Toledo, Illinois TOLEDO, ILLINOIS EVERHART AND EVERHART Abstracters JCaskmet Jiweral Mome 730 Courthouse Square Dial 849-2671 Toledo, Illinois “If we can help Phone 849-2112 Arcade Drug, Inc. Toledo, Pharmacist on Duty for at All Times Edwin J. Lashmet ph. 234 5459 David N. Lashmet 124 S. 17th St. Mattoon, Illinois WALT'S STUDIO and CAMERA SHOP EFFINGHAM DAIRY BAR Photography for all occasions - Portrait, Finest Foods — Fastest Service Commercial, Legal - Cameras, Projectors, Binoculars, Supplies West Jefferson Ave. Effingham, Illinois Phone 234-7491 Mattoon, Illinois J. M. Lustig Compliments of Formica Custom Cabinets DONNA'S BEAUTY SHOP phone 342 62 10 Madonna Vasquez Box 26 921 East Fayette 844-2124 Sigel, Illinois Effingham, Illinois 97 THE FLOWER FARM Chris Nicolay For those not content with the ordinary 3905 Western Avenue Road Phone 235-5667 Mattoon, Illinois JOHN MEEK’S GARAGE B. S. A. Motorcycle Sales At Trowbridge, R. R. I, Neoga, Illinois phone 895 51 74 THE B £ H STORES NEOGA D-X SERVICE TUNE-UP-BRAKE-MUFFLERS Phone 895-5701 Neoga, Illinois Shoes, Men’s Clothing Effingham, Illinois W. S. BROOM CO. Complete Home Furnishers Since 1885 Effingham, Illinois 98 NEOGA LAUNDROMAT CAR WASH CAFE Open Every Day Johnson Motors Boats Mobile Homes Harry Wallace Sons Equip. Inc. Rt. 16 E. — Shelbyville, Illinois 62565 Phone 774-2733 JOHN DEERE FARM MACHINERY GLENN RUFFNER CHEVROLET CENTER Phone 923-3413 Greenup, Illinois JANSEN BROS. HI-WAY GARAGE COMPLETE SHELL SERVICE AUTO AND TRACTOR REPAIRS TIRES AND BATTERIES PHONE 844-2023 SIGEL. ILL To Make The Best Better JOIN 4-H Cumberland County 4-H Federation PLANT Congratulations Class of 71 ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION Sigel, Illinois for YIELD Custom Spray Service Burrus Hybrids Charles Walk Neoga, Illinois Phone 844-3360 99 THANK YOU Mrs. Webb Mr. Haddock Mr. Hayes Mr. Blankenburg Students School Board Administration Faculty Advertisers Boosters TOMAHAWK STAFF IX J FORT WORTH T(X AS