Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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 plows through the year The major chapter project for the year was the continued operation of 70 acres at the strip mine near Sheffield and 16 acres at Neponset. This project, since 1955, has been a very good source of income for the chapter, being the major money-making project as well as an educational device. As a community project the members established 2 new lawns in the village and restored 20 farrowing crates. Twelve Freshmen were presented the Greenhand Degree and 5 Sophomores were awarded the Chapter Degree. Special awards for the year were the DeKalb Achievement award which was awarded to Michael Bradley and the Star Green-hand of which Raymond Robinson was the recipient. Senior students, Brent P„ Tom B., Mike B., and Al R., are seen preparing for a field trip in the Vo. Ag. van. The establishment of a new football fence and the restoration of an auto and a truck made up of their major projects. Junior students, Steve M., Al S., Jon S., Doug H., and Steve J. are shown studying concrete construction. They helped to construct the football fence and restored 2 automobiles. Freshmen, Tom S., RexS.,Jack S., Raymond R., Randy P., Darrell A., George S., Richard N., Mike J„ John J., Gary N„ Lee M., and Mark K., are seen preparing for the erection of fences and a shed to care for two steers and seven feeder hogs. Sophomores, Al B., Dave S., Steve B., and Scott S., are shown with the chapter rotary mower. They were mainly in charge of the chapter farm land. 29

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F.F.A The entire F.F.A. poses for a group picture. Below are F.F.A. officers, Al Rollins, Treasurer; Mike Stone, Sentinel, Mike Bradley, President, Jon Smith, Reporter, Brent Price, Secretary, Tom Blake, Vice-President; and Mr. Luther, Advisor. At far left, Brent Price awards the “Greenhands” for their artistic posters. Mike Bradley seems to be trying to hammer something into Al Rollins’ head during the F.F.A. assembly. 28

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BAND receives Pat Dana, Chris Rollins, Chuck Weber, Rosemary Jackson, and Paula Hoad-Icy represented our school at the Du Quoin Music Camp. Exchange concerts were held with Wyanet with each band performing before the other school’s student body. On April 18 the concert band received a superior rating at the state contest for their outstanding musical performance. The Christmas, Cabaret, and Spring Concerts were also presented this year. The band party ended the musical program on May 22. Front row: P. Price, S. Moore, P. Devenyns, L. Thumma, D. Stabler, M. Kidd, J. Stabler, C. Rollins, C. Hepncr. Middle row: L. Price, J. Doye, L. Pickering, L. Luther, M. Carlcy, T. Steffen, J. Gray, J. Swearingen, G. Norton, M. Kemerling, P. Dana. Last row: N. Rollins, M. Stetson, G. Dana, Four instrumental solos received firsts at contest last year. Nancy Rollins on alto sax, Tom Kidd on snare drum, and Jeff Lyford on tuba. Pat Dana q was not present for the picture: however, she re-ceived superiors for her vocal and cornet solos. -p A clarinet trio consisting of Patty Devenyns, Sue £ Moore, and Polly Price also worked hard for a first. S T FIRSTS Chris Kidd, Deb Hood, Tom Kidd, and Jerry Vcr-bout participated in a drum quartet which was rated as superior. 30