Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1977 volume:

1977 Tomahawk Neoga High School Neoga, Illinois Volume XXXVI Table Of Contents Staff Page 6 Students Page 18 Athletics Page 48 Organizations Page 66 Activities Page 85 Advertisements Page 94 Index Page 114 Mr. Overby, Our Superintendent This was Mr. Overby's second year as Unit Superintendent. Much of his time has been spent developing job descriptions, attending various area meetings, and budgeting. He has also kept busy with the Pioneer School Addition Plans and the new Jr.-Sr. High School. Right: During a busy day at the office, Mr. Over- by takes a few seconds to catch his breath. Next Page, Top Left: School Board members at ground breaking. Our Principal - Mr. Green This was also Mr. Green's second year at IMHS. In addition to his regular duties as principal, he's spent a great deal of time working on the new build- ing project. We congratulate Mr. Green on a job well done. Right: After working diligently at his office all day, Mr. Green takes more work home with him. Next Page, Bottom: Standing, Left To Right: George Shuemaker, Vic Czerwonka, Roger Ew- ing, and Dr. Robert Swengel. Seated: Pat Will- iamson, Secretary; Charles Jansen, President, and Gary Mercer. 8 Hard Work And Long Hours Pay Off Being a member of the Board of Educa- tion is not one of the most pleasant things to do. It is a job which offers nothing but long hours of work, a lot of criticism, and the satisfaction of having a part in handling the investments in the future of our com- munity schools. The past year our board members have revised the Board of Educa- tion policies, made financial decisions, and worked on the plans for the new school. 9 Faculty Facilitates Educating one of our nation's most valuable natural resources is entrusted to the faculty of Neoga High School. In- terested in education as a full vocation, teachers have been involved in develop- mental learner objectives, curriculum changes, teaching night classes, taking night courses, and supporting after school activities. UPPER LEFT: Ernie Newberry cheers up Mrs. Abell and Mrs. Walk. LOWER LEFT: Margo Blaudow and Mike Snyder were welcome semester additions to the staff. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Leathers coordinates shop work. LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Lindley flips over student council. 10 Ii. OPPOSITE PAGE: Ruth Abell Stanley Albin Patricia Andres Terry Biggs Kathy Bingaman Linda Busher THIS PAGE: Phoebe Church Zita Cobble Sandy Dougherty Nila Elgin Larry Ganley Jim Irwin Donna Kenneaster Jerry Krueger Student teachers at NHS: Rhonda Johnson and Susan Shull with Mrs. Abell, Nancy Sundberg with Mr. Gan- ley, Michael McMillan and Thomas Meents with Mr. Krueger and Mr. Louthan, Gene Schmidt and Robert Young with Mr. Lindley, Steven Orr and Lynn Feltner with Mr. Louthan, Ed Saliniek with Mr. McTeer, and Brenda Glover with Mrs. Walk. 11 UPPER LEFT: Coach Posey confers with Mr. Green. LOWER LEFT: Mr. Luallen was a good sport to take a pie in the face. Dan Leathers Rex Lindley Howard Louthan John Luallen Lindsay Marting J. Lee McTeer Shelby McTeer Scott Posey 12 This year Neoga High School has been privileged to have several student teachers. It has been a good experience for students, teachers and student teachers. A student teacher works with one of Neoga High School's teachers. Student teachers are a learning experience for everyone. 13 Smooth Office Workers Some people may not realize the degree of effort required to be a secretary. Mrs. Young and Mrs. Watkins have helped make the office procedures run smoothly at Neoga High School. They are always ready to help and seem to be constantly writing passes to students who are late. Efficient office managers, Mrs. Alex- ander and Mrs. Moore handle unit busi- ness, records, and accounts. Top Left-Right: Mrs. Young and Mrs. Watkins are Neoga High School's secretaries. Bottom Left-Right: Mrs. Alexander is the Unit book- keeper, and Mrs. Moore is the unit secretary. Student’s Favorite Hour Nutritious meals are available every day to the students. Pat Beals and Thelma Orr keep plates filled with different recipes and favorite dishes each week. Students also enjoy a variety in the sandwich line managed by Marilyn Shaffer during first semester and Sue Nichols dur- ing second semester. Lunch is one time period never omitted for an assembly. 15 Maintaining A School Always on hand the three custodians had the important job of maintaining the school, whether it meant repairing machinery, cleaning up and maintaining rooms or making the necessary prepara- tions for an extra curricular event. Custodians kept NHS in good condition and were available when their assistance was required. Upper Right, Mr. Wayne Johnston; Lower Right, Mr. Harold Hall; Lower Left, Mr. Harold Romack. 16 On The Road This year the bus drivers drove through alot of bad weather. Even though the roads were bad, they made it through and got us to school on time. Bob Tucker kept the busses running smoothly. We are grateful to Mr. Tucker and the bus drivers for their service. Pictured above are: Diane McClain, Sharon Coy, Susie Gibson, Sharon Bul- lock, Randy Mendenhall, Norita Soder- berg, Howard Louthan, Sam Fowler, Kathy Heath, Linda Martin, Nadine Kastl, John Meek, La Don Louthan, and Bob Tucker. Mr. Tucker seems to overcome all the bus break downs during the year. Thanks to him everyone has a safe ride to school and back home. 17 CLASSES The Class Of 1977 Now is the time when seniors must make important decisions. Learning which direction to face is not simple. The high- lights of the senior year were homecoming, prom, and graduation. Each senior will step out into the world and achieve per- sonal goals by using the knowledge and experience gained in the past four very important years. OPPOSITE PAGE: John Britt con- fers with testers during one of the many tests seniors endure, LEFT: Senior class officers check Mr, Al- bin's bulletin board for college possibilities. Cindy Whitaker, president; Richard Kollman, stu- dent council representative; Larry Livingston, vice-president; Janet Miltenberger, student council representative; Gerry Jansen, treasurer; Gerald Hewing, secre- tary. OPPOSITE PAGE: Tina Alexander, Cindy Andrews, Den- nis Arthur, David Baker, Debbie Ballinger, Dianne Bartholomew. THIS PAGE: Peggy Beals, Mark Behl, Pam Bolen, John Britt, Jay Bullock, Paula Bushur, 21 Peggy Ewing Steve Figgens Cathy Geiling Patsy Hall Vicki Hardesty Keith Harker Doris Harmon Gerald Hewing 23 Brian Himes David Latch 26 BELOW: Homecoming Royalty candidates CENTER: Julie Ludwig Steve Massengil I Cheryl May Janet Miltenberger Larry Monroe Steve Osterday ABOVE: Steve Lawhorn Larry Livingston Jerry Lock Debbie Mehl Kathy Meek Patty Miller 27 29 Class Of “78” The juniors have survived another year at N. H. S., seemingly the busiest yet for the junior class with magazine sales in the fall, selling candy at basketball games and preparing for prom in the spring. Our class officers were: Ginger Walk, president; Tam- my Baker, vice-president; Lisa Stewart, secretary; Betty Louthan, treasurer; and Andrea Walk and Chuck Whitaker Student Council representatives. Let's hope our senior year is as rewarding as our previous three years! 30 Opposite Page: Bill Albin Joyce Anderson Wes Andrews Tuana Arthur Larry Bahney Tammy Baker David Ballinger Kelly Barger Debbie Boyer Debbie Boyken Chris Brick Dan Bullock Jeff Colwell Bob Coy Melinda Cummins This Page: Tina Curtner Gregg Daily Cliff Denson John Dow Lisa Duncan Gary Elder Jeanette Fearday Sharon Harker Barbara Harmon Mark Hatten Nina Hite Scott Hoedebecke Sara Hoelscher Marlys Huffman 31 Jeff Huffstutler Doug Johnston Sandra King Julie Krueger Tom Livingston David Logue Cindy Koester Betty Louthan Jill McKenna Kathy McClellan Sharon Krampe Debbie Marlow Brian McGinness Lisa Meyer 32 Jim Miltenburger Jerri Orr Kevin Pruemer Sally Sergent Alani Nesler Bob Orsborn Jennifer Ramert Paula Sheehan David Notingham Rick Plummer Roger Russell Tammy Shewmake Linda Ryder Janet Sanderson 33 David Watson Jeff Whalin Chuck Whitaker Andy White Darlene Willenberg Jim Young 35 36 Opposite Page: Steve Croy Nona Alexander Kay Cummins Jack Alumbaugh Angie Davee Doug Baker Keith Duncan Jane Baker Twila Enloe Lisa Baker Tom Evans Joni Barnett Duane Frailey Jeff Beals Maureen Greuel Jim Brant Roy Haney Paul Britt Patty Hardesty Chuck Brown r Jim Harmon Angie Buenker 19 Marlese Hartman Barry Bullock Gary Hatten Don Bush I Melinda Hatten Mike Butts This Page: Julie Campbell 1 Teresa Hatten Don Claybaugh Karen Hewing Jill Claybaugh Tom Hite Jane Clevenger d Dave Hoedebecke Penny Cooper Allen Huffman Sandi Cordes Bud Janes Brenda Coy s Chris Jansen Janice Cross Jenny Jansen Lydonna Jinkins s Russ Kollman Of Seventy-Nine For the second consecutive year, the class of '79 was 1 champs during Home- coming Week activities. They got together to display great teamwork and they outnum- bered the other three classes during each event of the week. Homecoming Week activities, plus other class activities made this a big year for the sophomores. Their money-making project, along with sock hops, was selling soap insurance. Students worked at Halloween to clean soap off peoples' cars and windows for only a small fee. Then a very special event took place on December 9, 1976. On that day the sophomores received their long awaited class rings. The sophomores could not have made this year so successful without the help of Mrs. Biggs and Mr. Stortzum. Everyone is looking forward to the next two years at ms. 37 38 Opposite Page: Bottom Right: Class officers were elected at the beginning of the year. These people, along with Mrs. Biggs and Mr. Stortzum, helped to lead the class to a fulfilling year. Those elected were. Left To Right: Scott Rankin, Pres- ident; Bud Janes, Vice-President; Tim Zahrn, Student Council; Russ Kollman, Sec- retary-Treasurer; and Jenny Jansen, Student Council. Bottom Left: Bill Osborn pre- paring for the school play. This Page, Below: ffjjddkkssllaa;;fjdksla;a;sldkfjabcde Opposite Page: Leonard Krampe Tim Lindsay Marilyn Livingston Brian McGinness Steve Maroon Joe Mette Jay Miller Lisa Miller Mark Miller Tina Miller Larry Miltenberger Bev Nichols Brian O'Guinn Ron Orsborn Bill Osborn Cindy Osborn Terri Parker Wayne Patton This Page: Mark Peters Rick Phillips Scott Rankin Jane Raymer Karen Reed Randy Rentfrow Bill Sanderson Diane Sarff Jill Schutte Jim Shaffer Teresa Shuemaker Lori Spidel Edith Spivey Vicki Starwalt Floyd Stevens Brian Stokes Laura Stone Tim Strohl 39 Shannon Tabbert Mark Tipsword Ethel Vaughn Caroline Walk Lori Walk Stan Walk Kerry Walters Jane Warren Mike Watson Kristy Willenborg Mike Willenborg Lisa Wright Tim Zahrn Sharon Zimmer Sheila Zimmer This Page: Homecoming week champs show how it is done. Yell until your face turns red and threaten that if everyone doesn't participate, you will knock their heads off. 40 There are many talented people in the sophomore class. Some have more ta- lent in some fields than others, but all are talented in some way. Could these be the people that Sandi, Kay, Scott, Bud, and Steve would like to be like in the fu- ture? Below: Another Olga Korbut? Top Left: Kermit the Frog? Middle Left: A future Carter Mondale team? Bottom Left: Ken Reitz in disguise? 41 NHS Freshmen: Class Of 1980 The freshman class be- gan the year by electing class officers: Allen Se- crestas President, Rob Davie as Vice-President, and Cindi Zimmer as Sec- retary-Treasurer. The exuberant freshmen won the spirit stick during school homecoming week displaying much spirit throughout the year. A successful car wash initiated many money making projects in which this class will be involved during the next years. Certainly the class of '80 will be an adventurous group. Lori Alumbaugh Dwayne Anderson Lee Ann Baker Warren Baker Mike Ballinger Mary Barber Deb Bartholomew Vic Beeson Vincent Beeson Mary Bishop Brenda Brandei Chris Byford Ed Cordes Lisa Croy Greg Czerwonka 42 43 Sheryl Hoedebecke David Hoene Lynn Jahraus Patty Janes Victor Jansen Cheryl Johnston Leo Kemper Terry King Jane Kinkelaar Ken Kleinik Gary Krietemeyer Sandy Krietemeyer Janice Roe Lewis Jeanine Lindley Pat Lindsay Kathy Locke Jeff Logue Gary Ludwig Andy McKerrow Brian Maroon Robbie Mayhew Brian Meyer Russell Miller Wesley Modglin Carl Oakley Mike Osterday 44 Rick Painter Pam Park hurst Doug Patti n Becki Pygott Denise Reagin Rusty Rennels Kim Rentfrow Melody Roth John Russell Jesse Sanderson Chris Sarff Allen Secrest Dan Sheehan Diane Sheehan Steve Sudkamp Lisa Swengel John Thomas Brenda Van Scyoc Todd Vetor Melanie Walk Rick Walk Nick Ward Sara Warfel Aaron Warner Marie Warner Rose Warren 45 Laura Waters Patsy West Larry Westjohn Jamie Whalin Richard Whitaker Leigh Ann White Lisa White Mitch White Stuart Wright Cindi Zimmer NOT PICTURED: Tony Baker Kelly Gass Teresa Hardesty Barb Phillips Viola Snively Carla Walker Gary Wells 47 - . Fall Baseball The Neoga Indian varsity baseball team ended their season with a successful 5-3 National Trail Conference record, and a third place conference standing. OPPONENT NEOGA OPPONENT Teutopolis 6 11 Stew-Stras 2 6 Windsor 6 2 Cowden-Herrick 10 0 Brownstown 6 4 St. Anthony 2 1 Beecher City 2 5 Altamont 13 9 50 Scott Hoedebecke, Bill Albin, Steve Maroon, Gregg Daily, Russ Kollman, Dave Baker, Bud Janes, Kevin Preumer, Randy Evans, Dave Ballinger, Bob Coy, John Dow, Larry Bahney, Steve Massengill, Dave Walk, Coach McTeer, and Student Teacher Coach Ed Sale- niek. 51 NHS Girls Tennis This year's tennis record showed a great deal of improvement, not in the over- all team statistics, but in individual re- cords. In the District Meet held at Vanda- lia, Neoga was well represented by Julie Krueger, Mary Short, Lisa Stewart, Bren- da Coy, Jill Schutte, and Lisa Wright. In the district doubles action, Julie and Mary were seeded No. 1. The gained experience of the girls makes way for better seasons in the future. RflCKCT Standing: Sharon Zimmer, Mary Short, Julie Krueger, mer, Lisa Wright, and, Tina Miller. Jill Schutte, and Lisa Stewart, Kneeling: Shelia Zim- 53 Bump-Set-Spike The varsity volleyball team had their best season this year since the sport was begun. At one time during the season they had a 9-0 record and ended their season with a 13-4 record. The team placed third in the Stew- Stras Holiday Tournament for the second year in a row and also placed 2nd in the National Trail Conference Tourney. They were seeded first in the district but were defeated by fourth seeded Charleston in the second round match. The team loses only 1 player who is a senior, Cinda Swengel, so an equally strong team is expected for next year. First Row: Captain Cinda Swengel. Second Row: Coach Terri Biggs and manager Debbie Mehl. Third Row: Deb- bie Ballinger, Cindy Osborn, Andrea Walk, Lisa Stewart. Fourth Row: Cindy Andrews, Mary Short, Brenda Coy, Ju- lie Krueger, Ginger Walk. 54 First Row: Captain Dianne Bartholomew. Second Row: Sharon Zimmer, Shelia Zimmer, Lisa Croy. Third Row: Karen Reed, Shannon Tabbert, Melanie Walk, Lisa Swen- gel. Fourth Row: Coach Terri Biggs, Lorri Walk, Debbie Bartholomew, Patsy West, Jenny Jansen, and manager Chris Sarff. JV Volleyball The junior varsity team was a young team consisting mainly of underclassmen. Although their record was not outstand- ing, the girls improved much towards the end of the season and played many excit- ing games. Most of their matches went to 3 games and were closer than the scores indicated. This team will also be losing only one senior, Dianne Bartholomew, so they will be looking for an improved sea- son next year. 55 Fresh-Soph Teams The Neoga Frosh-Soph baseball team, with a 5-4 record, came through with another winning season, un- der Coach Mike Powell. From Left To Right: Coach Mike Powell, Allen Secrest, Brian Ma- roon, Greg Czerwonka, and Tom Helm, Others were not available for picture. The Neoga Fresh-Soph basketball team had an al- most perfect season record of 18-1 and snared second place in their Fresh-Soph tourney. From Left To Right: Doug Patton, Vic Jansen, Duane Anderson, Greg Czerwonka, Coach Powell, Brian Maroon, Rick Walk, Gary Ludwig, Richard Whitaker, and Don Dow. 56 JV Basketball The Junior Varsity had another good year as they ended a very successful sea- son with a 14-4 record. This is a big im- provement over last year's record and a big credit to the boys' skills and Coach Pow- ell's coaching abilities. The team had a large height advantage besides some very skillful ball-handlers. These factors help- ed them to their very respectable season record. From Left To Right: Coach Mike Powell, Kevin Pruemer, Doug Patton, Jeff Beals, Bob Coy, Tim Zahrn, Randy Rentfrow, Russell Kollman, David Hoedebecke, Steve Maroon, Bill Albin, Don Dow, Chuck Whitaker, and Scott Swengel. Winning Season For Varsity Basketball The overwhelming improvement of the Neoga Indians over last year's Indians has set the pace for future success. The wel- come 2nd place in the Shelbyville Tourney and 4th place in the N .T .C. Tourney helped the Indians finish with a successful 16-10 record. Although 3 of the starting 5 will be leaving, the experience of the returning lettermen should make next year's season just as successful. Standing: Kevin Pruemer, Bob Coy, David Kastl, Russ Kollman, Bill Albin, Richard Kollman, Chuck Whit- aker, Scott Swengel, David Walk, Scott Hoedebecke, Steve Maroon, Gerry Jansen, Gregg Daily, David Ba ker. Kneeling: John Britt, Mike Powel, Scott Posey, David Latch. 59 The Indian Spirit The spirit and emotion of each game is absorbed by everyone as the cheerleaders cheer the Indians. Adding to the game their great pep and exciting cheers, the Indians get better each year. Their original dis- play of team spirit and enthusiasm adds a very enjoyable part to the basketball season. 60 Top To The Bottom - Mary Short, Lisa Wright, Gin- ger Walk, Lynn Jarhause, Jeanine Lindley, Lisa Kepp, Diane Bartholomew, Paula Bushur, Maureen Greuel, Sheryl Hoedebecke, Sheila Bushur, Caroline Walk. 61 Cross Country This was the third year for the Cross Country at N.H.S. This year's record was 0-9 despite all the efforts that went into practice. Scott Swengel qualified for the Illinois State High School Cross Country Meet by placing 15th in the District and 17th in the Sectional. Scott was the first Neoga runner to compete in the meet. Schools in competition were: Mull berry Grove, Shelbyville, Cowden Herrick, T- Town, Kansas, Patoka, and Altamont. Runners were: Gerry Jan- sen, Randy Evans, David Kastl, Scott Swengel, Ken Kleinik, Richard Whita- ker, Steve Crog, Jeff Beals, Gary Ludwig, Vic Jansen, Rick Walk, Rick Kollman, Cinda Swengel, Deb Ballinger, and Brian Maroon. 62 £9 Girl’s Track With the returning lettermen from the 1975-76 track season, the 1976-77 girls' track season was a great one. The girls have added a lot of experience to their team which really shows up in the way they perform. Neoga received a 6th place finish out of 22 schools in the District. The following girls qualified for the state track meet held at E .1 .U .: Cin- da Swengel, Cindy Osborn, Kerry Wal- ters, and Tina Miller. Congratulations for a fine effort, team. April 7 At Cumberland W April 13 At St. Anthony L April 18 At St. Elmo W April 23 At Cowden W April 2 8 At Altamont L May 2 Conference At Altamont 3rd May 4 At T-Town L May 10 At Newton L May 13 14 District Track Meet May 2 0 21 State Track Meet At ElU Top Row, Left To Right: Mrs. Biggs, Regina War- fel, Sara Warfel, Karen Hewing, Kerry Walters, Di Sarff, Twila Enloe, Debbie Ballinger, Cinda Swen- gel, Cindy Osborn. Bottom Row: Christy Sarff, Lisa Swengel, Lisa Stewart, Lee Ann Baker, Kay Cum- mins, Tina Miller, Tammy Parker, Sheryl Hoede- becke. 64 Top Left: Cinda Swengel hands off to Tina Miller in the last leg of the 440 yard relay. Top Right: Lisa Swengel clears the bar with the greatest of ease. Bottom Left: Neoga's state qualifying 880 medley re- lay is shown here before beating the T-Town squad. This relay of Cinda Swengel, Tina Miller, Kerry Wal- ters, and Cindy Osborn, was undefeated in dual and triangular meets. Bottom Right: Tina rolls over the bar to capture first place at T-Town. 65 1977 Tomahawk Staff This year's TOMAHAWK has enjoyed another successful year, and is still plan- ning for the future yearbooks. Despite the rush of last minute deadlines, the 1976- 77 TOMAHAWK staff has prepared another book of memories for this year's seniors. The yearbook staff, however, also finishes the year with a sad feeling. Mrs. McTeer, yearbook sponsor for many years, will not be sponsor next year. The staff has had many enjoyable moments working with Mrs. McTeer, and they will miss her support very much. The staff also has had an enjoyable year with Cinda Swengel as editor, and wishes to thank Mrs. McTeer and Cinda for working so hard with them and for all the fun and wotk that was put into this year's TOMAHAWK. 68 Above: Rhonda Sanders, Andrea Walk, Mary Short, Bette Louthan, and Cinda Swengel work diligently to finish deadline pages. Below: Lila Spencer types a perfect copy sheet. Ernie Newberry, shot while setting up a shot, gives NHS super service. On the last day of school, Nona Alexander, Lila Spencer, Karen Hewing, Bev Nichols, Tammy Baker, Mary Barber, Bette Louth- an, and Cinda Swengel take time out. Other staff mem- bers were: Ruth Kollman, business manager; Mike Wil- lenborg, photographer; Jenny Jansen; Tim Strohl; Deb- bie Boyer; Cindy Osborn; Tina Alexander; Ginger Walk; and Gerald Hewing. 69 Student Council p. This past year has been quite a busy one for the Student Council. The year be- gan with the annual Student Council Get- Together. The most outstanding project in which the Student Council was involved was a raffle for a trip to Florida. A lot of hard work, effort and time were put on this trip. The proceeds of this raffle were put forth on an activity sign which will be in front of the new school. Other Student Council activities for the year included Halloween dance, Student Council Conventions, Homecoming Week, and operation of the coke and vending machines. Row 1: Standing; Left To Right: Larry Livingston, Cathy Geiling, Mrs. Walk, Chuck Whitaker, Tim Zarhn, Mr. Lindley, Deb Ballinger. Row 2: Richard Whitaker, Julie Krueger, Cindy Osborn, Andrea Walk, Gerry Jan- sen. Row 3: Steve Figgins, Janet Miltenberger, Jenny Jansen, Rhonda Sanders, Jeanine Lindley, Cindy Whi- taker. Row 4: Dianne Bartholomew, Paula Bushur, Lisa Kepp. Top Right: Hey you in the back! 70 Top Left: Look at me, how BIG I am! Top Right: Rolling out the white carpeL Center Left: The main project this year was raffling tickets for a trip to Florida. Pictured are the lucky winners, Mr. Mrs. Gary Freeland. Center Right: It's ticking! Bottom Left: What am I getting myself into? 71 N.H.S. News Time MESSENGER has had, as always, a great deal to contribute to the school and community. Keeping up with all the latest of school happenings isn't always easy. Ms. Andres has been very helpful in get- ting last minute articles done, and keep- ing the staff working effectively. With all the seasonal events, the stu- dents at NHS needn't worry about being un- informed. Just turn to the MESSENGER of the NEOGA NEWS and keep up with all the happenings. Above; Seated: Ginger Walk, junior editor; Miss Andres, advisor; Cindy Andrews, co-editor; Dave Walk, sports editor; Gerry Jansen, sports editor. Standing: Lisa Stew- art, Tammy Baker, Lisa Wright, Sandi Cordes, Cinda Swengel, Paula Bushur, Sheila Bushur, Rhonda Sanders, Bob Coy, junior sports editor, and Ruth Kollman. Right: Ginger checks assignments. Far Right: Co-edi- tor, Cindy Whitaker. 72 Active AFS The American Field Service organiza- tion deals with students exchanging their cultures and living styles. This year the AFS sponsored 2 short term students, Kimo Autio from Finland and Margaret Colliver from Australia. During their week stay, the AFS and students took a field trip to Lake Land, EIU and Kerns Factory. The exchange was financed by the donut sales at high school every Wednes- day. Of course, all of the students and teachers participated in this. The AFS bake sale helped pay the way for a foreign student exchange next year. The officers were: Janet Miltenberger, president; Delores Walk, vice-president; Kathy Meek, secretary; Lori Walk, trea- surer; and Lisa Stewart, reporter. Upper Left: Kimo Autio and Margaret Colliver. Center: Peggy Beals and Peggy Ewing resisted eating more than they sold. Lower Left: Alan Secrest, Wes Modglin, Aaron Warner, Paula Busher, Lisa Stewart, Lori Walk, Janet Miltenber- ger, Delores Walk, Kathy Meek, Lisa Kepp, Mary Short, Mrs. Dougherty, Mrs. Marting, Julie Hoene, Rose Warren, Theresa Warfel, Peggy Beals, Peggy Ewing, Jennifer Ramert, Jenny Jan- sen, Andrea Walk, Debbie Shuemaker, Melanie Walk, Lisa Swengel, Cinda Swen- gel, Betty Louthan, Alani Nesler. Not Pictured: New advisors, Mr. Snyder and Mrs. Blau- dow helped continue AFS. 73 An Active Year — FHA This year the Future Homemaker's of America were divided into new sections. Neoga had the honor of having the section president, Julie Ludwig, as their Vice- President. Other officers were Laura Klein- ik, President; Tina Alexander, secretary; Nona Alexander, treasurer; Kay Cummins, reporter; Debbie Ballinger, recreation chairman; Cathy Geiling, Student Council representative. Mrs. Abell was the F .H.A advisor. Seated: Rose Warren, Kim Rentfrow, Becki Pygott, Paula Frailey. Row Two: Jane Kinkelaar, Sandy Krietemeyer, Sheryl Hoedebecke, Nona Alexander, Karen Hewing, Bev Nichols, Mary Bishop, Debbie Mehl, Laura Kleinik, Julie Ludwig, Lisa White. Row Three: Mrs. Abell, Patty James, Melinda Cummins, Cathy Geiling, Debbie Ballinger, Julie Campbell, Tina Alexander, Sally Sergent, Ruth Kollman, Kay Cummins. F.H.A. members participated in many activities. They sold Tom Watt Kits to raise money, later used for the Parent- Daughter Banquet held in the Effingham, Best Western Restaurant. The members en- joyed Daddy Date Night, Mother-Daughter Banquet, and a Christmas Party held at the Alexanders' residence. It appears they had a fun and active year. 1976-77 G.A.A. Under the supervision of Mrs. Terri Biggs, members of Neoga High School's Girls' Athletic Association participated in a variety of activities. Swimming, roller skating, bowling, and basketball were en- joyed at facilities in Effingham, Mattoon, and Neoga. Awards were presented at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet held at the Best Western Restaurant in Effingham. First Row: Jill Schutte, Vicki Starwalt, Patti Hardesty, Theresa Warfel, Debbie Mehl, Julie Ludwig, Brenda Coy, Debbie Ballinger. Second Row: Mrs. Biggs, Sharon Zimmer, Lisa Stewart, Betty Louthan, Tammy Baker, Joyce Anderson, Jeanette Fearday, Janice Cross, Delores Walk, Ruth Kollmann, Dianne Barthol- omew. Third Row: Melinda Hatten, Mary Barber, Karen Hewing, Sheila Zimmer, Teresa Buenker, Twila Enloe, Tina Miller, Julie Hoene, Sheila Bushur, Lisa Kepp, Paula Bushur. Fourth Row: Tina Enloe, Debbie Marlow, Angie Davee, Joni Barnett, Debbie Shue- maker, Sara Hoelscher, Lisa Meyer, Regina Warfel, Karen Reed. Fifth Row: Sara Warfel, Kim Rentfrow, Jerri Orr, Tuana Arthur, Jennifer Ramert, Sherri Hoe- debecke, Kristi Willenborg, Caroline Walk, Lorri Walk, Jenny Jansen, Jeanine Lindley. 75 FFA—Productive Year Thirty-six members elected the follow- ing members to the following offices: Steve Figgins, President; Dave Shuemaker, Sec- retary; Dave Walk, Treasurer; Tim Strohl, Reporter; Don Croy, Sentenial; and Dan Leathers, Advisor. Activities in which members from the chapter participated were: Land Judging Contest, Livestock Judging Contest, in which Neoga placed first out of nineteen schools. The Agriculture Mechanics Con- test, National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri, Farm Bureau Holiday Con- ference held in Decatur, Illinois, The Farm Progress Show, held in Greenfield, Indi- ana, and a tour of Ralston Purina Research Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri. 76 Standing Left To Right: Don Croy, Bob Stokes, Earl Smith, David Baker, Jay Bullock, Lloyd Haskett, David Walk, Tim Strohl, Chris Jansen, Reggie Ren- nels, Randy Rentfrow, Mark Peters, Stan Walk, Gerald Hewing, Bob Orsborn. Second Row: Marlon Hartman, David Shuemaker, Mike Willenborg, Jane Raymer, Theresa Warfel, Kim Rentfrow, Kathy Meek, Peggy Beals, Tom Helm, Jeff Beals, Barry Bullock, Mr. Dan Leathers. Third Row: Roy Hoene, Kevin Figgins, Steve Figgins, Doug Davee, Mike Osterday. Fourth Row: John Thomas, Ken Figgins, Terry King, Pat Lindsay. 77 Science Club This year the Science Club, sponsored by Mr. Louthan, started working towards purchasing a green house for N.H.S. Meet- ings were held during activity period. The members toured an open house at the U of I and felt this year was highly suc- cessful. Officers for this year were: Presi- dent, Bill Osborn; Secretary-Treasurer, Randy Evans; Vice president, Jerry Jansen. Kneeling: Vickie Hardesty, Randy Evans, Patty Miller, Bill Osborn, Mr. Louthan, Standing: Tammy Baker, Julie Hoene, Delores Walk, Theresa Warfel, Melinda Cummins, Kathy Meek, Barb Harmon, Doris Harmon, Peggy Beals, Scott Swengel, Gerry Jansen, Gary Sarff, David Watson, Mark Cleeton, Steve Osterday. If- r Mr' 78 The Neoga High School Media Club has a much greater responsibility than we real- ize. In order to be in the Media Club a stu- dent must maintain a C grade or higher in all subjects. The student must also serve one semester in either the AV hall or lia- brary. This year the Media Club has been raising money to purchase a new card cata- log which will be put in the library of the new school. Members of the Media Club From Left To Right; Sharon Zimmer, Brenda Brandei, Sheila Zimmer, Twila Enloe, Linda Ryder, Sandy Krietemeyer, Miss Bushur, Jane Baker, John Britt, Sam Cline, David Logue, Deb bie Marlow, Aaron Warner, Dennis Arthur, Jeff Logue, Bill Osborn, Jeff Beals, and Mrs. Elgin. 79 Cooperative Work Training Mr. Irwin is the C.W.T. (Cooperative Work Training coordinator. This program enables students to earn money while they learn about jobs. Students also learn how to get a job and keep it. The banquet was held on Tuesday, May 12 at Best Western in Effingham. Fifty people attended, viewing slides shown of all students at work, hearing guest speak- ers including a park ranger, sheriff deputy, and army recruiter. 80 I.C.C.E. What's the work world like out there? The students in ICCE are finding out. ICCE'ers have gone to school for a part of the day and worked a part of the day or night. Finding out so early in life what it is like to be laid off or work overtime be- tween prepares them for what is ahead. Jobs were in farming, offices, banking, factory, child care, food service, mainten- ence, carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and supermarket. Much classtime was shared in relating experiences and feelings of their working hours. Far Left: Jerry Lock and Cindy Andrews are on the job at Virgil May's and the Cumberland County National Bank. Top Center: I.C.C.E.: David Baker, Steve Fig- gins, Mrs. Walk, Gerald Hewing, David Kastl, Jim Kenworthy, Lloyd Haskett, Jim Jackson, Earl Smith, Steve Lawhorn, Cindy Whitiker, Jerry Lock, Vicki Hardesty, Cindy Andrews, Reggie Rennels, Don Croy, David Shuemaker, Mark Behl, Dave Latch. Below Center: C.W.T.: Jim Fowler, Cindy Koester, Jackie Alumbaugh, Jayne Warren, Pam Hale, Bill Brant, Don Bush, Rick Cross, Marlon Hartman, Mr. Irwin. Right: Patsy Hall worked with children at Becky Staton's. Next Page, Row 1: Mr. Springs, Tom Evans, Jess Sanderson, Chris Byford, Cheryl May, Jeanine Lindley, Lisa Wright, Alani Nesler, Brian O'Guinn, Dale Evans, Richard Whitaker. Row 2: Mary Barber, Rose Warren, Robbie Mayhew, Jennifer Ramert, Sandi Cor- des, Lisa Duncan, Cindy Zimmer, Pat- ty Janes, Tom Hite, Gary Sarff. Row 3: Mark Peters, Brad Van Scyoc, Pat- sy West, Pam Parkhurst, Melanie Walk, Keith Duncan, Peggy Ewing. Row 4: Bill Albin, Diane Sheehan, Jamie Whalin, Julie Campbell, Greg Czer- wonka, Stuart Wright, Tina Alexan- der, Nona Alexander, Karen Reed, Pam Evans. Row 5: Steve Osterday, Randy Evans, Lila Spencer, John Wat- kins. Not Shown: Steve Massingill, Gary Krietemeyer, Rusty Rennels. This Page, Top Right; Row 1: Tom Hite, Brad Van Scyoc, Mark Peters. Row 2: Mr. Springs, Jennifer Ramert, Cindy Zimmer, Pam Parkhurst, Mary Barber, John Watkins. Row 3: Karen Reed, Tina Alexander, Nona Alex- ander, Pam Evans, Rose Warren, Ran- dy Evans, Steve Osterday. Row 4: Brian O'Guinn, Patty Janes, Jeanine Lindley, Gary Sarff. Not Shown: Chris Byford, Dale Evans. Bottom Right: Jen and Tina at the Home- coming. Bottom Left: Practice makes perfect for this Band Member. 82 Bands — New And Improved The past year has been one of growth for the Jazz Band. One-third of the mem- bers were experiencing their first year of competition. The annual trips to Millikin and Eastern produced 1 first and 2 second place ratings at Millikin and 3 seconds at EIU. The band has improved greatly this last year. The Louis Armstrong Award is given to a Jazz Band member annually. To qualify for this award, you must have been a member of the band for two years and be an outstanding instrumentalist in the field of jazz, as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity ... This year, the award was presented to Gary Sarff. The NHS Concert Band, like the Jazz Band, experienced a year of growth. 44% of the members were freshmen. At the solo and ensemble contest at Macon, 8 out of our 10 entries received 1st place ratings and two were judged seconds. This year Gary Sarff and Tina Alexander represented NHS at the District Band and Chorus Fes- tival at EIU. In the concert band, the John Phillip Sousa Award is presented to a sen- ior who has been a member of the band for 4 years. It is for the outstanding orchestra student each year in recognition of singu- lar merit and outstanding contributions to the success for the orchestra. . . This year, the winner was Randy Evans. 83 The Flag This year's play, in accordance with the bicentennial, was patriotic. It was directed by John Luallen with the help of Miss Linda Bushur. The cast of the play, comprised mainly of under- classmen, did a fine job in presenting the play and had a lot of fun in the process. The plot was slightly unusual as the cast portrayed high school students creating, directing, producing, and eventually performing their own play. This was in rebellion of performing their annual play which bore the rather dubious name of UNCLE SAM'S CAVALCADE and was even more boring than it sounded. 86 First Row: Robin Mayhew, Kris Byford, Chuck Brown, Jackie Alumbaugh, Nick Ward, Bill Osborn, Bill Sanderson. Second Row: Lisa Miller, Tammy Par- ker, Cindy Osborn, Kerry Wal- ters, Theresa Hatten, Mary Bar- ber, Karen Reed. Third Row: Terri Parker, Lydonna Jenkins, Edith Spivey, Lori Spidel, Chris Sarff. Fourth Row: Jane Clev- enger, Kay Cummins, Marilyn Livingston, Jill Claybaugh, Janice Cross, Mr. Luallen. Fifth Row: Lisa White, Mike Watson, Warren Baker, Diane Sarff. 87 1977-1 Need You The Indians were defeated by T- Town in a very close Homecoming ball game. This didn't prevent the Class of '17 from having an enchanting Home- coming Dance. The theme for the dance was I Need You. The highlight was the presentation of the Homecoming Court. Chosen to reign as King and Queen were David Walk and Lisa Kepp. Row One: Gregg Short, Brandy Geiling, Dave Walk, Lisa Kepp, Lori Cobble, Ricky McTeer. Row Two: Dave Baker, David Kastl, Gerry Jansen, Richard Koll- man. Chuck Hardesty, Doris Jansen, Sheila Busher, Cathy Geiling, Paula Busher, Julie Hoene. Crown bearers for the occasion were Ricky McTeer and Gregg Short. 88 Top Left: Dancers enjoy the good music which was supplied by the band Gold Rush . Bottom Left: Servers at the Homecoming Dance were Bev Nichols, Nona Alexander, Debbie Marlow, Tina Enloe and Twila Enloe. Top Right: Our Homecoming King and Queen, David Walk and Lisa Kepp. Bottom Right: Some of the Freshman Class enjoy the refreshments and music with their dates. 89 This One’s For You The theme for the 1976-77 junior- senior prom was, This one's for you. The prom was held at E.I.U. Union Grand Ballroom. This year the juniors added a slight change of pace. Instead of the breakfast, a banquet was held before the dance. Duece provided the music for the dance. After the dance, the movie ROCKY was shown at the Mattoon Theater. As a remembrance of the prom, the girls re- ceived silk roses. With the help and coop- eration of those involved, the prom was a true success! Junior-Senior Prom 91 Graduation 77 — We’re Heading Top Left: Patty concentrates on playing with per- fection. Bottom Left: The co-salutatorians Cindy Andrews and Gerry Jansen. Top Right: Ginger Walk and Chuch Whitaker, the junior marshals, have the big responsibility of heading the march. Bottom Right: The senior class valedictorian, Cinda Swen- gel, gives a final adjustment to her cap. 92 In The Right Direction. Top: While the Graduating class of 1977 makes their final adjustments, Mr, McTeer gives last minute in- structions in preparation for the graduation ceremony. Bottom: The top ten students of the 1977 graduating class are Dave Walk, Cinda Swengel, Sheila Bushur, Cindy Whitaker, Tina Alexander, Cindy Andrews, Rhonda Sanders, Kathy Meek, Randy Evans, and Gerry Jansen. 93 GOOD LUCK GRADUATES COLES PUBLISHERS INC. PUBLISHERS OF TIMES COURIER (d]®0D� D Ota®®®) Serving the greater Mattoon area. P.O. Box 559 Mattoon, Illinois 61938 Serving Selected Foods Place For All Ages GILL’S DRIVE-IN 1121 DeWitt Mattoon Illinois STRASBURG STATE BANK Strasburg, Illinois 62465 217 6 4-3111 Member FDIC . . . compliments of MORY’S JEWELERY Downtown Mattoon, Illinois BENNETT TIRE _ COMPANY complete tire ] service Windsor, Illinois 459-2115 459-2104 97 101 104 106 107 109 a� ; ifii. . STROHL BULLDOZING R.R. 1 NEOGA ILLINOIS PHONE 895-2198 Compliments From . . . 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Josten American Yearbook Company of Topeka, Kansas printed the yearbook. The American Style- line cover was designed in 790 Green with 326 Black overtone. Hot foil application of 380 Gold Foil title and date and studio tipon have been added to the cover. Pur- chasers' names were gold stamped on the front covers. The stiff, 120 boardweight, 7 3 4 inch by 10 1 2 inch covered book had a sewn binding. Endsheets were 300 Spring Green. Standard divider pages were used. The TOMAHAWK was printed on gloss paper utilizing the American Comp. Ill typography. News Gothic Bold Con- densed type was selected for division page headlines, headlines, and subheadlines in 48 point, 30 point, and 24 point, re- spectively. Body copy was set in 10 point type, and caption copy was set in 8 point type, both Register Gothic. Three hundred copies of this year's 116 page yearbook were printed for fall delivery. 116