Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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STUDENT LIFE

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People Who Help Make N.H.8. Comfortable and Enjoyable Below right, Mrs. Helen Williams, Neponset High’s friendly janitoress, removes the varnish from the gym walls. This was one of her major projects that resulted in a significant improvement in the appearance of the gym. Thanks to the smell of the cleaner, everyone will remember the experience-ESPECIALLY Helen. Checking over some of their safety equipment are bus drivers Clarence Norton, Corky Craine, and Germaine Breitbach. The buses which are leased from Mr. Norton, provide transportation to and from school as well as for all special events requiring transportation of students. Planning out a new arrangement for the cafeteria tables are cafeteria workers Mrs. Grace Bigham. Mrs. Elizabeth Ben nett, Mrs. Gabe Irwin, and custodian Shorty Williams. Several improvements were made in the cafeteria program this year which encouraged more high school students to take advantage of the noon meal. 12

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Homecoming Satisfies the Signs of Success In order to get the school spirit burning, the annual bonfire was held to initiate the successful homecoming activities of this year. Nine skits, judged by some of the faculty members, were performed by classes and clubs. First prize was awarded to the annual staff while second prize went to the physics class. After the skits were performed, the cheerleaders led a few vivacious cheers to get the spirit of the Zephyrs charged up while the great bonfire burned on. Mr. Freeman then announced the Queen and King and their court. The 1971 queen was Nancy Wall with the king being Steve Brown. Their attendants were Mary Carley and Al Bradley, 1st Senior; Claris Hepner and Jerry Vcrbout, 2nd Senior; Mary Stetson and Mike Nyert, Junior; Nancy Mealman and Dennis Stabler, Sophomore: and Nancy Heiscr and Joe Nyert, Freshman. The crown bearers for the coronation were Julie Golby and Tony Bennett. Several speeches were given to add spirit to the occasion. To end the bonfire activities, a dummy representing an Ohio Bulldog was ceremoniously tossed into the fire. The Homecoming game was a victorious success. The Zephyrs won their first Homecoming game in seven years by a valiant score of 16-6 over the whipped Ohio Bulldogs. Climaxing the Homecoming celebration was the Homecoming Dance of which “Harvest Moon” was the theme. The Purple Haze, a local rock group, entertained the people and provided music for the evening’s dancing. Above right: Reading their original poem is the physics class, whose efforts earned them second place in the skit judging. At right: Cheerleaders create spirit among Zephyr fans attending the Homecoming game. Below left: Mr. Freeman delivers his pep talk to the crowd during the bonfire on Thursday night. Below: The Zephyrs are shown charging through the Ohio Bulldogs to add another six points to their Homecoming win. Opposite page: Various attendants are shown taking part in the Homecoming Coronation and Dance. 14