Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1978 volume:

? OUR TOWN The Neponset High School Zephyr Published by the Annual Staff of Neponset High School Neponset, Illinois August, 1978 Volume XXXI Our Town by Thornton Wilder Provides Inspiration for This Year's Zephyr This Zephyr centers around Our Town. It was written and produced by the Annual Staff. In it you will see students, faculty, and some of the activities of the school year. The name of our town is Neponset, Illinois-just across the Bureau—Henry county line east of Kewanee; latitude 41 degrees, 30 minutes; longitude 89 degrees, 45 minutes. It might be helpful for me to tell you how our town lies. At your right, as you come into town from the east on Route 34 is Martin Engineer ing. A little way down the road is Utilities and Industries, a new company in town, where we turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Here, we pass the elevator and continue to Commercial Street. As you look down the street, you’1! 2 qotice such places as the bank, hardware store, Scotty's service station, Lyman’s, and the barber shop within the business district. Looking west, we have the library, fire house, community building and town hall. Continuing another block brings us to Mam Street where we have the two churches. Congregational and Methodist, situated with the grade school inbetween them Going east on Main we pass the large Victorial style home of Peterson's, thus arriving at Neponset High School. The sun has been up less than an hour, a school bus is just pulling out from in front of the school. The time is just before the first bell as we begin to take a close look at some of the activities and people at Neponset High School. 3 Even though NHS provides fun and games, Marty and Vickie have discovered it also ages you quickly if you become too involved. Top, Mask Script members are enjoying themselves at Mrs. Gerrond's house as they eagerly look forward to the long awaited initiation of new members. 4 Bottom left, at the Halloween Party, this adorable threesome showed up unexpectedly bringing a chorus of whistles from the male members at the party. Top left, Mike seems to be enjoying himself as •'head chicken swinger” at the Christmas party. Lower left, JoLyn just couldn't seem to wait for Mrs. Gerrond to bring her a fork in order to sample the pie at the Mask Script initiation supper. Top right, Sonia says, “But Mark, you know that graduation had to come sometime!” Lower right, Dena shows off her technique for communicating with her guppies. Neponset With a theme of Our Town, the Annual Staff thought it only appropriate to dedicate this thirty-first volume of the Zephyr to our town and community of Neponset. Over the years, the people of Neponset have continuously shown their support of Neponset High School through many different ways. Financially, the people have not only passed tax referendums in recent years, but have bought a wide variety of products and services to support the various clubs and organizations. Undoubtedly, the most important type of support given to the school is the interest shown by the local people. Without their interest and support, there would be no Neponset High School. Thus, the Annual Staff, through this dedication wishes to thank the people of Neponset for their concern and interest in maintaining and preserving Neponset High. It is hoped that the high school also in some way helps or benefits the town and its people. 6 Administration Leads NHS Through Another Successful Year Superintendent Delbert Camp points out the day's agenda to his secretary, Joyce Mowbray. This is Mr. Camp’s second year as the district's superintendent, and also the principal at the grade school. 8 Joyce Mowbray, Secretary of the Neponset District 307 and also of the grade school, uses the 3-M copy machine as part of her duties. Serving District 307 as board members for the 1977-78 school year were Ronnie Miller, Bradley Waugh, Jack Scott, Alan Kaiser, Merle Moore, Martha Price, and William Guthrie, president. The board worked in close cooperation preparing for the tax referendum held on December 31. The referendum was passed by a 2:1 ratio. The school system was also accredited for the next two years, following a state visitation. Mrs. Eveline Lyford, secretary at the high school, and also district treasurer, leaves her office to give a message to one of the students. This is one of the many tasks Eveline performs during the typical school day. This is Bruce Dennison’s third year as principal at Neponset High School. He was raised in Bradford and received his B.S. at ISU and his M.S. at Western. Mr. Dennison also serves as the guidance counselor, and therefore helps the students with many important decisions. 9 Faculty Enjoys Spare Time Activities Anxious to try out the new Neponset tennis courts, Mr. Ron Easter enjoys tennis as one of his favorite leisure time activities. Mr. Easter, who might be called Neponset High’s entertainer of the year, also enjoys singing, and has done so at many get— togethers. In his first year of teaching science at NHS, Mr. Easter says that he likes to teach because he is continually learning with his students. Here, Mrs. Gerrond comfortably relaxes at home after another exciting day at school. Mrs. Carol Gerrond, who has now completed her seventeenth year of teaching English at NHS, is shown at one of her favorite pastimes, playing the organ at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Gerrond says that the best part of teaching for her is having a former student tell her that she helped him in some way. 10 Mr. Larry Weber has been teaching at Neponset High for three years. Mr. Weber has developed a career from one of his favorite activities, music-particularly, playing the baritone. Mr. Weber says that he really enjoys teaching at Neponset, because everyone is so friendly. Mr. John Nell says that even though lawn mowing isn't his favorite activity, it is his most frequent one during the summer. Mr. Nell has been sharing his knowledge of business and math with students at NHS for twelve years. Mr. Nell enjoys teaching at Neponset because of the smallness of the school, which allows a more personal relationship with the students. Completing her thirteenth year of teaching home economics at Neponset is Mrs. Mary Ann Block. In her spare time, Mrs. Block enjoys trying out new recipes, and sometimes even making up a few of her own. Mrs. Block says one of the reasons she likes teaching is because she likes working with teenagers. 11 Teachers Enjoy Wide Range of Interests Readying a piece of equipment for use in his woodworking hobby is Mr. Mark Bernhard. This is the first year Mr. Bern-hard has taught agriculture at NHS. He enioys “The rewarding challenge of changing today's students into tomorrow's winners.” Miss Clark thinks that the cookie she is eating at the Christmas party tastes funny. Arriving at school for another fun-filled day of teaching French and secretarial courses is Miss Marjorie Clark, who has been teaching at NHS for four years. In her spare time. Miss Clark enjoys knitting and crocheting. When asked why she likes to teach. Miss Clark says that she likes the variety-no two days, or students, are ever quite alike. 12 Seasoned Teachers Weather Another Year Mr. Larry Freeman, who is readying some of his fishing equipment for his next fishing expedition, is still thinking of that big one that got away. Now completing his seventeenth year at Neponset High teaching P.E. and history, Mr. Freeman says he enjoys teaching because he likes to work with kids. Camera in hand, Mr. Roger Jepson points out where he wants his subject to stand. Mr. Jepson, who has integrated the use of his camera into his classes, has been teaching math at Neponset for eight years. Mr. Jepson, when asked what he enjoys about teaching, replied, Teaching is like trying to solve a difficult math problem. You work and work at it, and you wonder, ‘Why am I doing this?’, but as soon as you come up with the correct solution, it all seems worthwhile.” Several of the teachers look on with amazement as Mr. Bernhard demonstrates a new toy at the Christmas party. Mrs. Clong, school cook, prepares a tray for one of the hungry students who take advantage of the hot-lunch program at the Grade School. Mrs. Clong was assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Berry the first semester, and Mrs. Carolyn Scott, the second semester. Above right. Sue Norton, Tina Shores, Corky Craine, and Germaine Breitbach provide transportation to and from school, and basketball games, as well as other school activities. In recent years, bus drivers have been also involved in providing transportation to students taking classes in Kewanee. Bill and Germaine Breitbach seem to be doing a good job on cleaning the chalkboard—one of their many duties as janitors at NHS. Being their first year at the high school, both worked hard to keep the school in good shape. Cooks, Bus Drivers, and Janitors Provide Essential Services 14 Twenty-Two Graduates Prepare for a SONYA L. ANDERSON Pep Club 1; Class Office, Treas. 4; Mask Script 2-4; Plays 1-4; FHA 1-4; French Club 3,4; Stat. 3,4; B.B. Programs 2-4; Snowball Royalty, 2nd Att. 4 WALTER MARCEL CLAEYS Basketball 1 -4; Class Office, Rep. 3; Plays 2,4; Mask Script 4; FFA 1-4 JOLYN CROFTON Wethersfield 1,2; Basketball Mgr. 3,4; Cheerleading 4, Plays 3,4; Mask Script 4; FHA 3,4; Band 3,4; Chorus 3,4; St. Council 4 DAVE DAILEY Toulon 1; Plays 2 MARTIN JAY GOLBY Class Office, Rep. 1,4; Plays 2-4; Mask Script 2-4, Rep. 4; Annual Staff 3,4; FFA 1 4, Rep. 2,3, Sec. 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1,4; French Club 3,4, Pres. 4; Snowball Royalty 1st Att. 4; Boys State 3; Golf 3,4 MARCIA ANN HEISE Pep Club 1; Class Office, Treas. 2; Plays 2; Annual Staff 3,4; FHA 3,4; Band 3,4; Chorus 2-4; French Club 3 16 Competitive Society, World MICHAEL JAMES HEISE Football 1,2; Basketball 1-4; Track 2 4; Class Office, Pres. 2,4; Plays 2 4; FFA 14; Sentinel 3, Pres. 4; French Club 3; Homecoming Royalty, 2nd Aft. 4; Snowball Royalty, King 4; Golf 3,4 DWAYNE ERNEST JACKSON Basketball 4; Track 3; Plays 2,4; Mask Script 4; FFA 1-4; Football Mgr. 3 DAVID JOE KAISER Basketball 1,2,4; Plays 2; FFA 1-4; Band 1 BRADLEY ALLAN KEMERLING Football 1; Basketball 1-3; Track 2-4; Class Office, V. Pres. 3; Plays 2; Band 1 4; Chorus 1 -4; French Club 3,4 Standing in front of Martin Engineering, who employs several NHS graduates, are Senior Class officers Sonya Anderson, Treasurer; Melanie Snyder, Vice President; Mike Heise, President; Vickie Mowbray, Secretary; and Marty Golby, Reporter. 17 Vocational on-the-job students Ron Quart, Dave Kaiser, Vickie Mowbray, Dwayne Jackson, Sonya Anderson, Peggy Weber, and Mark Mau-ceri visit with Vickie Mowbray at her place of employment in Neponset—the Price Agency. DENA LYNN KOPP Basketball 3,4; Cheerleading 1-4; Pep Club 1; Class Office, Pres. 1, Sec. 3; Plays 2-4; Mask Script 3,4; FHA 1-4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; St. Council 2, Treas.; French Club 3,4, Sec. 4, Homecoming Royalty 1, Queen 4; Snowball Royalty 4, 1st Att.; Track co-editor 3; Graduation Marshall 3 DAVID LAWRENCE KRAHN Basketball 1-4; Class Office, V. Pres. 1,2, Pres. 3; Plays 2; Band 1-4; St. Council 4, V. Pres.; Homecoming Royalty 4, 1 st Att. MARK SCOTT MAUCERI Basketball Mgr. 3; Track Mgr. 3; Plays 2-4; Mask Script 2-4; FHA 4; French Club 3,4, Golf 3,4 DAVID E. MEALMAN Track 3; Plays 2; French Club 3,4 18 101st Class Initiates a New Century of Education at N.H.S. MELANIE ARLENE SNYDER Girl’s Basketball Mgr. 4; Class Office, Sec. 2, V. Pres. 4; Plays 1-4; Mask Script 2 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Annual Staff 14, Asst. Editor 3, Editor 4; FHA 3,4; Chorus 1 4. VICKIE ANN MOWBRAY Pep Club 1; Class Office, Sec. 4; Plays 2-4; Mask Script 2-4, Rep. 3, V. Pres. 4; Chorus 1-3; French Club 3,4, V. Pres. 4; Annual Staff 3,4, Photographer 4; FHA 1-4, V. Pres. 4; Snowball Royalty 4, Queen KATHRYN ANN NYERT Basketball 4; Cheerleadmg 2,3; Pep Club 1; Class Office, Treas. 3; Plays 2-4; Mask Script 3,4; FHA 1-4, Rep. 3; St. Council 1; French Club 3,4; Homecoming Royalty 3, 2nd Att. 4 RONALD JAY OUART Basketball 14; Plays 2; FFA 1-4; Snowball Royalty 4 MICHAEL A. SCHURER Track 3,4; Plays 3 19 PEGGY ANN WEBER Basketball 4; Cheerleading 3,4; Pep Club 1; Plays 2; FHA 1 -4; Band 1-3; Chorus 2; Girl's Basketball Mgr. 3 Seniors Review Accomplishments at N.H.S. Several senior boys took Home Economics this year. Wood refinishing was one of the areas of home-improvement studies. Dave Mealman demonstrates the art of rubbing oil to obtain a special finish. JONI WITTMEYER BENJAMIN ARTHUR YEPSEN Basketball 3,4; Plays 1-4; Mask Script 2-4; Annual Staff 2-4, Business Mgr. 3,4; St. Council 1-4, Pres. 4; French Club 3,4; Homecoming Royalty 2; King 4; Graduation Marshall 3; Basketball Mgr. 2; Golf 3,4 20 Seniors Enjoy Their Last Year Together Jc , .%m Top left, some seniors felt superior until they saw these animals at the St. Louis Zoo. Top right, Vickie et Brad penser Mademoiselle Clark est une bon connisseur apres la Fran-cais diner. Above left, “You're not really gonna take a picture are you?” asks Mark while dining on the Goldenrod Showboat while on the class trip. Above, Sonya served as one of Santa's helpers at the Christmas Party sponsored by the Seniors. At left, Ronnie (Santa Claus) Ouart has broughts gifts to all good little boys and girls at NHS. 21 Juniors Sonia Block Dan Breitbach Brian Crofton David Duff Peteann Gricius Robert Gunning Janet Hoadley Tony Kares Terry Laub Doug Lindbeck Enrolled in Either College-Prep Will Robert still be smiling by the time Mr. Nell comes over to help him untangle his debits and credits? or Vocational Courses Todd Milnes Karen Moore Larry Mueller Lisa Smith Crystal Stabler Cl if Stetson Here, class officers Cl if Stef son, vice president; Lisa Smith, secretary; and Sonia Block, treasurer, emerge from “Our Town's Whaples and Farmer's State Bank after completing their deposit of almost $800 earned from the annual Junior Class Magazine Sales. Missing from the picture is President Doug Lind-beck. 23 24 Standing on the Neponset Community Library steps are Sophomore Class officers: President Allison Berry, Vice-President Cathy Junis, Secretary Heidi Peterson, and Treasurer Tim Folger. All students as well as community members use and appreciate the facilities of the Neponset Library. Jim Kroot Doug Long Gale Morris Gary Mowbray Edwin Peterson Heidi Peterson Trish Price Debbie Schurer Tim Stone Steve Williamson Sophomores Explore Our Town's Resources Allison Berry MarkClaeys Connie Davis Tim Folger Bob Heise DeWayne Jannie Cathy Junis Troy Kaiser 25 Trish surveys the leg of an unknown victim during the Halloween party. Captain J. W. Merrill of Company I, 2nd Illinois Infantry, 93rd regiment, led a volunteer army from Neponset and the surrounding area to a battle during the Civil War at Columbus, Ohio. On November 7, 1861, the Union troops captured two Confederate cannons. One of those cannons is the one our troops brought back to Neponset. This cannon is located in front of the Village Hall. Atop our towns famous cannon are Joanne Miller, Vice-Pres; Jay Wittmeyer, Pres.; Virginia Gunning, Treas.; and Shyla Guthrie, Sec. Mike Barnes MarkCambron Herb Dailey Dave Gilk'erson Virginia Gunning Shyla Guthrie Dan Hoadley 26 Freshmen Appreciate Our Town's History Cheryl Laub Joanne Miller Jeff Milnes Susan Mowbray Mike Barnes can hardly control himself while Mike Heise tries to get Dan Hoadley to smile if he loves him. 27 Underclassmen Enjoy Student Life At NHS, band is one of those extracurricular activities which promotes organization, promptness, and above all, neatness, even while at contest. I love you, but I cannot smile, exclaims Debbie as Jay asks her to smile at the Christmas Party. The French I class seems to have mixed emotions about Miss Clark’s cooking. The FHA girls planned various games to entertain the other students at the Halloween Party which was well-attended. 28 Interesting Presentation Given to French Top: French Club members standing in front of the historical Peterson house are Ben Yepsen, Dan Breitbach, Sonia Block, Crystal Stabler, Marty Golby, Mark Mauceri, Dena Kopp, Miss Clark, sponsor; Kathy Nyert, Brad Kemerling, Sonya Anderson, Dave Mealman, Karen Moore, and Vickie Mowbray. Bottom: French Club officers for 1977 78, Sonia Block, Treasurer; Dena Kopp, Secretary; Karen Moore, Reporter; Vickie Mowbray, Vice President; and Marty Golby, President, lister. Miss Clark as she points out some French landmarks. 30 Club by a Former Member Miss Jolene Jacobson, a former NHS student, speaks to French Club members about her recent trip to France. Slides and postcards were also a part of her presentation. Miss Clark serves a plate of hors-d'oeuvres at the French Club dinner. French Club members who attended the French Club dinner at Miss Clark's house enjoyed an evening of French conversation and food 31 Mask Script Initiates New Members Mask Script members shown here at the band stand in Scott Park are Vickie Mowbray, Dena Kopp, Marty Golby, Melanie Snyder, Dan Breitbach, Ben Yepsen, Cathy Junis, Karen Moore, Trish Price, Allison Berry, Sonia Block, Kathy Nyert, Mark Mauceri, Sonya Anderson, and sponsor, Mrs. Gerrond. Shyla tries to set a new world record for opening her mouth wider than anyone ever before. Walter takes his hat off to ... like Brian, who just LOVED the outfit pro- the initiation committee for vided for him so he could be the wish genie, thinking up such original initiations. . . 32 Tim applies his make up prior to his big date at the Mask Script Initiation. JoLyn tries a different kind of complexion treatment, because the mud pack didn't work. Dwayne doesn’t seem to enjoy being fed by Heidi nearly as much as Mrs. Gerrond enjoys watching it. Open wide, like this!” says Mrs. Gerrond. Mask Script sponsor, Mrs. Gerrond, along with officers Sonia Block, Treasurer; Marty Golby, Reporter; Dan Breitbach, Historian; Vickie Mowbray, Vice-President; and Melanie Snyder, President; check out some of the props in the prop chest. Karen Moore, Secretary, is not pictured. 33 Annual Staff Welcomes Several Visiting the local printing shop are Melanie Snyder, Lisa Smith, Vickie Mowbray, Heidi Peterson, Cathy Junis, Timmy Folger, Marcia Heise, Sonia Block, Mr. Nell, Marty Golby, Karen Moore, Brian Crotton, Ben Yepsen, Dan Breit-bach, and Allison Berry. Allison Berry decides on which pictures to fit onto her page layout. Soma Block and Mr. Nell proofread a completed page while Dan Breit-bach types another page in order to meet the deadline. 34 New Members Being new annual staff members, Brian and Tim are shown the rules of planning a layout by Mr. Nell. Lisa doesn't seem too enthusiastic about Mr. Nell's suggestion. Taking a brief pause in checking over the dummy layout book are officers Melanie Snyder (editor), Sonia Block (assistant editor), Vickie Mowbray (photographer), Dan Breitbach (typist), and Ben Yep-sen (business manager). 35 Practicing on the front steps of the Methodist Church are chorus members Cheryl Ouart, Joanne Miller, Shyla Guthrie, Sonia Block, Karen Moore, Melanie Snyder, Janet Hoadley, Marcia Heise, Gale Morris, Cathy Junis, Cheryl Laub, Roxanne Voels, Heidi Peterson, Dena Kopp, Lisa Smith, Connie Davis, Debbie Schurer, JoLyn Crofton, Craig Williamson, Allison Berry, Brad Kemerling, Marty Golby, and Mike Barnes. Sonia Block supplemented Allison Berry as very capable accompanists for the chorus throughout the year. 36 Chorus Members Harmonize Their Vocal Talents Having returned from contest, Shyla, Cheryl, Karen, and Allison seem happy with their three firsts which they received. Shyla received a first with her vocal solo; Shyla and Cheryl received a first on their duet called Gratifac-tion;'; and Karen and Allison got a first on their duet, It’s All For the Best.” Other music contestants who participated either in a solo or an ensemble are Shyla Guthrie, Cheryl Laub, Sonia Block, Melanie Snyder, Roxanne Voels, JoLyn Crofton, Brad Kemerling, Karen Moore, and Allison Berry. Band Receives Excellent Rating at Contest Band members, front row: Sonia Block, junior, 1st flute; Dena Kopp, senior, 1st flute; Lisa Smith, junior, 1st clarinet; Karen Moore, junior, 1st clarinet; Cathy Junis, sophomore, 2nd clarinet; 2nd row: Joanne Miller, freshman, 2nd flute; Craig Williamson, freshman, 1st alto saxophone; Dave Krahn, senior, 1st baritone saxophone, Cheryl Laub, freshman, bass clarinet; 3rd row: Trish Price, sophomore, 1st coronet; Brad Kemerling, senior, 1st coronet; Allison Berry, sophomore, 1st coronet; Virginia Gunning, freshman, 2nd coronet; Marty Golby, senior, 2nd coronet; Jim Kroot, sophomore, 1st trombone; Dan Breitbach, junior, 1st trombone; 4th row: all percussion, JoLyn Crofton, senior; Steve Williamson, sophomore; Marcia Heise, senior; Terri Laub, junior. Trish Price and Dan Breitbach each received a 1st rating for their solos at contest this year. Trish’s coronet solo was entitled, “Stars in a Velvety Sky.” Dan's trombone solo was entitled “Elena Polka.” The band performed under the direction of Mr. Larry Weber. Mr. Weber also organized and directed the pep band that played at all home Basketball games. Thundercrest,” “Two Moods,” and “Rhythm of the Winds” were the three numbers played at contest. The band performed several numbers at the spring concert May 9th. They joined forces with the grade school band at the same spring concert to perform “Gonna Fly Now” the theme from the motion picture “Rocky . As tradition would have it, NHS band provided the processional and additional music for the graduating seniors. 38 Joanne Miller, Cheryl Ouart, and Shyla Guthrie received a 2nd rating at contest for their performance of Allegro Con-certante, a flute trio. New Leadership Provides Stimulus for Increasing FFA Activities During the year, the FFA had many activities keeping them busy, such as: Snowball, Farm Progress Show, |udging contests, speech contests, and other events. Steve Williamson and Bob Heise, representing the local chapter, attended the National Convention in Kansas City. As a money-making project, the group sold rat bait poison. As a special project, ag members repainted the ag shop and installed new lights. FFA President Mike Heise and Dena Kopp, FHA President, enjoy a dance at Snowball which the two organizations co-sponsored. Members of FFA were Terry Laub, Jeff Milnes, Dwayne Jackson, Ronnie Ouart, Janet Hoadley, Dave Kaiser, Jay Wittmeyer, Craig Williamson, Walter Claeys, Steve Williamson, Mike Banes, Cliff Stetson, Dave Gilkerson, Mark Claeys, Mark Cambron, Mike Heise, Dave Duff, Marty Golby and Bob Heise. 40 Above, Bob Heise and Marty Golby demonstrate their skill in helping to decorate for Snowball. Vice-President Ronnie Ouart, Sentinel Mark Claeys, Treasurer Bob Heise, Reporter Janet Hoadley, Secretary Marty Golby, and President Mike Heise discuss the FFA Officer Leaderships Training Schools which they attended at Alwood High School in Woodhull. 4) Chicago Trip in the Spring Climaxes FHA Activities Mrs. Block works attentively on the crowns for Snowball. While Melanie works on her furniture refinishing project for Home Ec. IV, she seems to be saying, I’m getting so good at this I can do it with my eyes closed! FHA participated in several activities this year including calendar sales and FHA week which involves secret heart sisters and some new activity for each day. Co-sponsoring Snowball with FFA, and the spring trip provided two of the major activities for the organization. FHA officers are Karen Moore, reporter; Lisa Smith, secretary; Dena Kopp, president; Sonia Block, treasurer; Vickie Mowbray, vice-president; and Mrs. Block, sponsor. 42 FHA members this year included (front row) Mrs. Block, Heidi Peterson, Shyla Guthrie, Cheryl Laub, Roxanne Voels, Joanne Miller, Cheryl Ouart; (second row) Janet Hoadley, Sonia Block, Crystal Stabler, Sonya Anderson, Susan Mowbray, Virginia Gunning, Connie Davis; (third row) Cathy Junis, Karen Moore, Trish Price, Lisa Smith, Vickie Mowbray, Debbie Schurer; (fourth row) Allison Berry, Peggy Weber, JoLyn Crofton, Dena Kopp, Kathy Nyert, Melanie Snyder, Marcia Heise, and Peteann Gricius. This year, Allison and Sonia each held an office in Section 2D of the FHA HERO Chapter. Sonia held the office of treasurer, while Allison maintained the office of vice president. Here they check out the books in preparation for their next meeting. 43 Assembly Programs Are Sponsored by Student Council Top, thinking of all the activities that happen in the Neponset Community Hall may have given these Student Council members some ideas for activities at Neponset High. Members elected to Student Council were Edwin Peterson, Karen Moore, JoLyn Crofton, Ben Yepsen, David Krahn, Trish Price, Susan Mowbray, Craig Williamson and Doug Lindbeck, who is missing from the picture. Mr. Dennison, student council sponsor, seems pleased with the information provided the Council by the Chicago School Assembly Service. Through this organization , the Council provided three assemblies at NHS involving a variety of entertainers. Above right, utilizing a mixture of songs and instruments, a performer brings Ozark Country Music to NHS. A folk music presentation and a frisbee demonstration were also presented during the year. Another Day Begins at N.H.S.. 46 That Becomes Filled with Activity Having arrived at school, Dave soon finds himself involved in the day's classes and activities. Typical activities for many students include basketball, play practice, band, track, club meetings, and just having a good time. 47 Mask Script Stages Two Fall Plays . . . or is it Mark’s eyes? Mike Heise (alias Hercules) demon- strates some of his muscles. Above, Crystal doesn’t seem to want to tell Ben something. Other members of the cast were Karen Moore, Vickie Mowbray, and Dan Breitbach. Sonya Anderson directed the play, while Trish Price served as assistant director. 48 “The $39 Man Marty seems to be confronting Shyla while the evil Dr. Draino (Ben Yepsen) fouls up the moto-rooter. At lower left, Brian seems stunned to be awakened by JoLyn. Heidi wants to know what’s wrong with Tim's foot. Marty tries to break up the fight between Ben and Brian. This was a scene from the play directed by Melanie Snyder who was assisted by Kathy Nyert. Other members of the cast were Allison Berry, Mark Claeys, and Gary Mowbray. 49 Homecoming Lights Up Our “You Light Up My Life, the number one song of 1977, was the theme for Neponset’s Homecoming that was for the second year held during basketball season. Homecoming was, in fact, decorated “for a song” in that the Sophomores broke even on the costs of decorating. Often times in the past, the Sophomore class has lost money on this undertaking. At right, Cathy Junis and Mr. Freeman, sophomore class sponsor, begin putting up some of the wall covering. 50 Gary explains, “This is a prime example of a typical group of sophomores, horsing around, when they should actually be work ing . . . like me, the faithful, diligent, hard working sophomore. Lives The stage decorations spell out the theme for Homecoming. Ben Yepsen and Dena Kopp, Homecoming King and Queen are crowned by retiring King and Queen, John Wall and Lauri Smith Mueller. Members of the court were Freshmen attendants. Jay Witt-meyer and Joanne Miller; Sophomore attendants, Tim Stone and Debbie Schurer (who filled in for Trish Price); Junior attendants, Todd Milne s and Karen Moore; 2nd senior attendants, Mike Heise and Kathy Nyert; 1st senior attendants, Dave Krahn and Joni Wittmeyer. 51 The King and Queen, and members of the court lead the coronation dance. Santa Crashes Christmas Top left; Trish, do you really love Todd? Above; Santa and his . . . elves!? Top right; You say you can’t stay long because your reindeer are double-parked? At right; These Senior girls seem to be contemplating what to put in the punch next. 52 Party at NHS Below left; Well Jo, don't you think you need a little more practice on your imitation of a Christmas present? r Below; This year, the Seniors, with the help of a couple faculty members presented a humorous repetoire of The Twelve Days of Christmas. At bottom; Whatever the Senior girls finally put in that punch sure is good! 53 A Weekend in Aspen Provides Scene for Dancing at Snowball Queen Vickie and King Mike enjoy dancing to the band “Summer Rain” during the coronation dance. Susan, Karen, Sonia, and Debbie take a break” while putting the final touches on the Snowball decorations. Snowball Court was Sonya Anderson, second attendant; Dena Kopp, first attendant; last year’s queen. Barb Gerrond; Queen Vickie Mowbray; King Mike Heise; Dave Mueller, last year's king; Marty Golby, first attendant; and Ronnie Quart, second attendant. Several couples take advantage of the dance floor during this slow dance. The band provided many fast selections, also. Not only the students enjoyed this year's Snowball dance, but teachers, school board members, and parents enjoyed the dance as well. 55 That's Entertainment Provides Singing and Dancing. . . Top left, Sonya Anderson, Cathy Junis, and Allison Berry wrote their idea of a typical family reunion, namely the Green Reunion. Cast members visiting at the reunion are JoLyn Crofton, Melanie Snyder, Karen Moore, Dan Breitbach, Sonya Anderson, Roxanne Voels, Marty Golby, and Cathy Junis. Top right, Kitty and Suzanne clean up the popcorn that Bessie spilled after finding that their friends have betrayed them in Little Game of Cards, which was written by Marty Golby and Vickie Mowbray. Above left, Cathy and Melanie perform their favorite Vaudeville Act before dancing to the familiar sona Side by Side. 56 Above right, the chorus line performed several numbers during the play, Peanuts and Politics” written by Melanie Snyder and Karen Moore. A First for Neponset High Top left, the chorus line carries Mrs. Errand off stage because she won't give up the idea of having clowns in the spring plays. Above, the newly matched couple, Hubert and Tilda discuss not only the latest edition of Ranger Rick but also their worm ranch in the play, Blind Date,” writen by Mark Maurceri and Ben Yepsen. Nikke Votray, Denny Hipsen, Bart Colby, and Melody Ryder discuss ideas for Mask Script's original play, That’s Entertainment.” Blunder Woman comes to the rescue after this carload of people become stranded in the Osceola Triangle. 57 Juniors, Seniors Enjoy Showboat Festivities Doing You Light Up My Life,” The 3-G’s provided the music at Prom for the second year in a row. Their variety of numbers was enjoyed by all those attending the dance. Kathy and Chuck enjoy a quiet moment alone while watching others dance. In time with the music, Mr. Mrs. Block waltz away the night. Mark ponders whether or not to sit this one out. 58 at Prom At top, these Juniors and Seniors seem to be enjoying the circle dance and the chance to exchange partners. Top right. Jay Wittmeyer and Susan Mowbray pose as a gambler and dancehall girl in their greeter costumes. Serving as the court for the 1978 Jr. Sr. Prom were Kathy Nyert, attendant; Dena Kopp, Queen; Mike Heise, King: and Dave Krahn, attendant. Graduation, Climax to a Good Year The traditional song Pomp and Circumstance” was played by the band. The group also played another selection, Two Moods. Before the graduation ceremonies begin, Vickie, Marty, and Peggy reflect on some of their high school memories. Marcia Heise pauses during her salutatorian address. Following Marcia's speech, Melanie Snyder gave her valedictorian address. Reverend Swain, minister of the Neponset United Methodist Church, gives the invocation. With the graduating class in the background, the sextet consisting of Cheryl Laub, Karen Moore, Mike Barnes, Carig Williamson, Allison Berry, and Cheryl Ouart sing “Turn Around.” Accompanying them is Sonia Block. The group also sang several songs at Baccalaureate. 61 Seniors Receive Special Awards New members inducted into the National Honor Society were Ben Yepsen, Dave Kaiser, Melanie Snyder, and Marcia Heise. Recipient of the Sousa Band Award was Brad Kemerling, while JoLyn Crofton received the Choral Award. Ben Yepsen happily displays the Tom Kroot French Award. This award is given for co-operation and dedicated work in French. The Outstanding Homemaker Award went to Kathy Nyert for outstanding work in Home Economics. These three people received scholastic achievement awards for having a minimum average of 4.6 for a specified number of semesters. Melanie Snyder received this award for English, math, and science. Melanie also received the DAR Award. Another math award went to Dave Krahn, while Dena Kopp got the business award. Vickie Mowbray and Marty Golby gladly accept this year’s Good Citizenship Award. This award is given to the boy and girl who have main tained high standards of citizen ship during high school. Marty also received the Loyalty Award which was given at the Alumni Banquet. Vickie Mowbray joyfully accepts the Opportunity Award from Mr. Denni son. This award is given to the sen ior boy and girl who have made the most of the opportunities offered during their four year of high school period. Ben Yepsen also received this award. For exhibiting a high standard of sportsmanship, Dave Krahn receives the Sportsmanship Award. Students Partake in Various Endeavors Has Dr. Draino met his end ... at the hands of Natalie? 64 Once again, the Three G's pro- J, vided the entertainment at Prom. So once again, everyone joined in dancing together. One of this year’s assemblies were the Aces,” a frisbee throwing duo. They dazzled their audience with many stunts and displayed skill and accuracy in throwing the frisbee. Golf Squad Participates in District Tournament Mr. Tasker served as golf coach for squad members Larry Mueller, Marty Golby, and Ben Vepsen. Other members were Mike Heise and Mark Mauceri. Mike is telling Mark about his most recent golf techniques so he can par the course next time?!!? 66 Ben seems to be “getting into the swing of things before leaving for a golf match at Walnut. Cheerleaders Boost Basketball Morale Above left: Varsity cheerleaders are (front to back) Crystal Stabler, Lisa Smith, Dena Kopp, JoLyn Crofton, Peggy Weber. Above: J.V. cheerleaders are Debbie Schurer, Allison Berry, Cheryl Ouart, Trish Price, and Heidi Peterson. Both squads played an important role in cheering their teams on—win or lose. 67 Zephyrs At right as Mike Heise goes up for the shot, he exhibits some of the determination that characterized the 1977-78 Zephyrs throughout the year. This year's varsity squad members of the 6 18 Zephyrs were (front row): David Kaiser, Ben Vep-sen, Ronnie Ouart, Dwayne Jackson, (back row) Larry Mueller, Brian Crofton, Walter Claeys, David Krahn, Mike Heise, and Coach Tasker. Show Strength Despite Disappointing Season Record Walter Claeys shows his leaping ability that helped him earn his berth on the All-Conference Team. Opposite page, upper left, and direct right portray the intense concentration on the Zephyrs as they hit the boards. Co-captains for the hard-running Nep onset Zephyrs were Dave Krahn and Walter Claeys. Co-captain Walter Claeys had the honor of being a unanimous choice of the Bureau Valley All-Conference Team. 69 Girls' Athletics is Growing at N.H.S. The Girl's High School Basketball team had a high turn out of players this year. The team consisted of Heidi Peterson, Lisa Smith, Kathy Nyert, Dena Kopp, Debbie Schurer, Connie Davis, managers Melanie Snyder and JoLyn Crofton, Cheryl Laub, Trish Price, Allison Berry, Cathy Junis, Peggy Weber, Coach Tom Turman. The girls played ten action packed games against area teams. In the game against Wethersfield, Trish and Connie put an all-out effort in trying to defeat them. 70 Sophomore's Dominate J.V. Squad J.V. squad members included Mark Claeys, Jay Wittmeyer, Bob Heise, Jim Kroot, Troy Kaiser, Coach Tasker; while kneeling are Craig Williamson, Steve Williamson, Doug Long, and Mike Barnes. Will it, or will it not go through the hoop? Jay jumps for the ball, while Mark guards his man. Track Squad Has Participant in State Meet Members of the track squad in '78 were Jim Kroot, Craig Williamson, Trish Price, Coach Tasker, Brian Crofton, Brad Kemer-ling, Dave Duff, Mike Heise, and Steve Williamson. Not present for the picture were Mike Schurer and Edwin Peterson. Mike prepares to show us how the mile should be run. Brad takes a moment to demonstrate the stride he used in running the 880. Neponset had a good girls track team even though Trish was the only girl. Trish won the long jump at the county, the conference, and the District meets and placed 11th of 32 at state. She placed 2nd in the 200 meters and 3rd in the 100 meters in the county meet. 72 NEPONSET Our Town , population 500, is basically a farming community but excels in other businesses also. Besides the uptown commercial district, the town is proud to have several small factories that make Nepon-set’s name known throughout this country and even in some other parts of the world. Though small, we are a proud village with the desire to maintain our present school system in order to serve the educational needs of the community. Therefore, it is only through community cooperation which permits Neponset’s schools, businesses and other orgamza tions to actively thrive, thereby lending support to one another. CHARLES THUMMA’S _ TEXACO 503 Rl. 34 Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2152 Bulk Truck Service DON’S BUILDING SERVICE “No Job Too Small Concrete work and Building New Homes Phone:594-2156 Neponset, Illinois Compliments of SUGAR BOWL CAFE AND MOTEL Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2001 “The Land Man Real Estate LES DAHL BROKER AUCTIONEER Farm Loans Farm Mortgages Certified Appraisals Neponset, Illinois Phone: (309) 594-2179 74 ----WHAPLES FARMERS w r FDIC STATE BANK NEPONSET + ILL. ‘'SssssS “COMMUNITY SERVICE IS OUR NUMBER ONE GOAL” 75 Fairfield Greenville Gold Manlius Bureau Mineral Concord Wyanet Neponset Macon Indiantown Compliments Of DISTRICT 4 BUREAU COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS: Milo Virgil Anderson Hugo Block Raymond Brieser Howard Hansen Merle Madison Maurice Schmidt Garfield Stier 76 NEPONSET AUTOBODY AND CAR WASH Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2466 Wayne Holton MARTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY NEPONSET, ILLINOIS 61345 309 594-2384 the vibrolator people LARCHHILL FARMS STABLE DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Stew Davidson Neponset, Illinois 594-2455 Registered Appaloosa Horses for sale Jumping — Show — Pleasure Riding and Boarding also available Contact Tom or Cathy Turman Builders Developers 309-594-2004 Custom Work “There is an Appaloosa waiting for you NEPONSET HARDWARE “Everything for Farm and Home WENDELL YEPSEN, PROPRIETOR Phone 309-594-2298 Commercial Street Neponset, Illinois THE FINEST IN LIKE-NEW CARS LINDBECK AUTO SALES Neponset, Illinois Phone 594-2365 Phone 309-594-2335 iffluTVit iwtrns Compliments Of UTILITIES AND INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED 208 West Bureau Box 298 Neponset, Illinois SCOTTY’S SERVICE STATION QUALITY PRODUCTS QUALITY GOODS Neponset, Illinois 61345 594-2271 BERTELSEN, INC. Machine Work Neponset, Illinois Phone 594-2041 MIKE MOWBRAY’S BARBER SHOP 111 Commercial Street Neponset, Illinois Good Luck Class Of ‘‘79” Compliments of SONIA BLOCK and KAREN MOORE HONORABLE MENTION Edwin B. Jones Mary Brady’s Country Charm Good Luck to the Class of '78 ALVERA'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone: 594-2376 80 ROBERT KIDD, INC. Jim Logsdon, owner Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2205 Livestock Hauling Grain Hauling Corn Shelling Fertilizer Spread lo t4 J978 Sack of us, if we would yrow, must ke committed to excellence, and tke victory, even tkouyk we know comp-fete victory cannot ke attained, it must ke pursued witk all of one 1 miykt. Ut is tke ipirit, tke will to excell, tke will to win; tkese are tke tkinyi tkat endure. SJkese are tke important tkinyi. I mercantile printers, inc. ■ 112 commercial street ■ neponset. Illinois 61345 ■ 309-594-2423 81 P. E. MATTMANN ASSOCIATES Estate Planning 594-2449 82 SHEFFIELD FARMERS STATE BANK OF SHEFFIELD Located about six miles northeast of Neponset along Route 34, Sheffield has a population of 1000. Like Neponset, Sheffield is a farming community with small businesses, and industry. THE STITCHING POST Sheffield, Illinois Phone:815-454-2236 SCHUENEMAN, STACKHOUSE, MOORE FUNERAL HOMES Serving All of Western Bureau County’' Annawan-Sheffield CUNNINGHAM LOCKER SERVICE Kewanee-Cambridge M and E GREENHOUSE 724 Mason Street Sheffield, Illinois Phone: 454-2734 Home Phone 815-459-2791 Locker Phone 815-459-2407 Sheffield, Illinois Processing for Home Freezers BARCOL OVERDOOR THE Sheffield bulletin COMPANY, INC. Kurt and Judy Nestler Overhead Type Doors Electric Operators Cold Storage Doors P.O. Box 667 Sheffield, Illinois Phone:815-454-2321 Phone:815-454-2072 LANGFORD PHARMACY Sheffield, Illinois 83 FRANKLIN’S BARBER SHOP REDMOND and SONS, EQUIP. Sheffield, Illinois 454-2811 Appointments Available Highway 6 East Sheffield, Illinois Phone:815-454-2318 SHEFFIELD ORDER BUYERS MINERAL Efficiency in Hog Marketing Sheffield, Illinois Being Neponset’s neighbor to the north, Mineral, having a population of 250, is involved with Neponset citizens through church activities, and also through business affairs. Mineral, like Neponset, constructed a village water tower in 1976. HONORABLE MENTION. E. B. Lyon and Son ROYAL SUPERMART Congratulations to the Class of 78 MINERAL ELEVATOR Phone:815-454-2459 Purina Feeds Phone: 288-3021 HIDDEN LAKE COUNTRY CLUB Ken, Randy, Duane MINERAL COUNTRY STORE Sheffield, Illinois Mineral Congratulations Phone: 288-5261 to the MINERAL OIL COMPANY Neponset High School Class of 1978 Eldon Croegaert Conoco Products--Good Year Tires Dining Room open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. AC Plugs--Filter--Farm Chemicals Farm Machinery Pit Stop Tire Service Phone Mineral--288-3442 84 CARPERS HIWAY GROCERY Buda, Illinois BUDA Phone: 895-3561 A farming community east of Nepon-set, Buda has a population of over 700. Buda, being the home of the Western Rams, was founded in 1854. Since Buda and Neponset are in the same county, students meet each other through sports, music contests, and 4-H activities. TAYLOR MEMORIAL CHAPEL Buda, Illinois MORRIS FOUNDATIONS HONORABLE MENTION: Whipples Sales Service Buda, Illinois Phone: 895-2191 ANNAWAN Annawan, located just off of Interstate 80, is a bit larger than Neponset, and has grown during the past few years. Naturally, Annawan is also a farming community. Annawan people always get a chance to visit with their friends from Neponset during the annual Neponset- WILLIAMS SERVICE Buda, Illinois Annawan basketball game. BUDA FEED AND MILLING, INC. ANNAWAN IMPLEMENT CO. 1 Vi Miles East on Route 6 Annawan, Illinois Buda, Illinois Phone: 935-6787 Phone:895-2482 or 895-6701 BOB NORTON AGENCY HI-WAY CAFE Complete Insurance Service Buda, Illinois 61314 Phone: 309-895-2421 P.O. Box 452 Annawan, Illinois 61234 85 SAUK TRAIL INN Anna wan, Illinois Coffee Shop Dining Room Trail Blazer Lounge Banquet Rooms Annawan. Ill 61234 ANNAWAN MOTOR SALES Chet Goosens, Terry Dickens Buzz Johnson, Harry O’Berle Salesmen Annawan, Illinois j JA The wide-awake bank JTu makes itafhoeasy. JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY “Everything to Build Anything” Phone 935-6217 Annawan, Illinois jrn m GALESBURG — approximately 50 miles southwest, is also important to Neponset. No Service Charge Checking Ph. 935-6234 TOM LEESON 86 WYANET As we travel farther east along Route 34, we find ourselves in Wyanet, having a population of 1000 people. Like Nepon-set, Wyanet is not only a farming community, but is also a member of the Bureau Valley Basketball Conference. WYANET LOCKER Meats with your approval KEWANEE Kewanee, an industrial community about eight miles west of Neponset, has a population of over 15,000. Kewanee seems to act as Neponset’s big sister, as many people from Neponset work in Kewanee’s factories and various other places. The city not only has many businesses, and places to shop, but it also has several nice parks. Some Neponset students attend classes in Kewanee, and others are enrolled in the community college southwest of Kewanee known as Black Hawk East College. HIS AND HERS Mens and Womens Hair Styling Dianna Wheeler 815—699-7080 GARLAND'S HOME FURNISHINGS 111 East Main Wyanet, Illinois 61379 815-699-7738 DOM’S “CB” RADIO Sales and Service Wyanet, Illinois 815-699-7789 VEN-DALL Vending with Service 315 North Main Kewanee, Illinois Phone: 852-2563 PEARL’S LUNCHEONETTE “ J ust Good Home Cooki ng ’ ’ Phone: 699-7742 Wyanet, Illinois BUREAU COUNTY and WYANET MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Wyanet, Illinois Farm and Home Insurance Phone: (815)699-2242 ROGER A. JEPSON Business Phone: 286-5841 Res. Phone: 853-8341 The Franklin Life 440 Garfield Insurance Co. Kewanee, III. Springfield, III. 61443 87 GERROND • TORNQUIST INSURANCE Brackens Shopping Center 107 West South Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Phone: (309) 853-4478 PAUL’S OFFICE EQUIPMENT At Townsedge South of Kewanee, Illinois 61443 on Routes 34 78 New and Used Machine Sales and Service We can meet your needs for the home or office Paul Rist, Owner Office phone (309) 852-3560 KEWANEE VETERINARY CLINIC Rural Route 2 Kewanee, 111. Dr. R. E. Swinderman Dr. R. W. Ruff el Dr. R. F. Harker Dr. R. F. Davis Tires—Passenger Cars, Trucks, and Tractors GE Appliances and Televisions We Service What We Sell Goodyear Service 308 West 2nd Street Kewanee, 111. Phone: 853-4460 88 STERLING KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Distributors of cabinets and accessories Display Room 103 South Main Kewanee, Illinois LIFE TIME PRODUCTS Advance Metalworking Co. Box 465 Rt. 78 South Kewanee, 111. 61443 Phone: (309) 852-2593 KEWANEE NATIONAL BANK PHONE: 852-3366 FRANK’S TIRE AND APPLIANCE “the tire man 526 North Main Kewanee, Illinois Admiral, Speed Queen, T.V.'s, washers, dryers FENWICK'S TASTEE FREEZE Route 34 Kewanee, Illinois S AND L SEWING CENTER Approved Singer Dealer Bracken's Shopping Center Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Phone: 852-3436 OWEN’S JEWELERS KEEPSAKE DIAMOND GALLERY Keepsake Registered Diamond Rings Jerry Owens, Owner and Manager 89 Peoples National Bank or kewanee FARM AND HOME INC. 510 NORTH MAIN KEWANEE PH. 852-2601 BRIGGS YARN AND CRAFT 209 East Second Street KEWANEE. ILLINOIS ESTABLISHED 1926 Kewanee, Illinois SH SCHWEFEL, HEINRICH GRICE. INC. n 1X9 W. Central Blvd. Kewanee. III. 61443 PHONE 852-2186 INSURANCE • BONDS - REAL ESTATE KIRLEY AND SON Ptaa -Hut Midland Plaza Kewanee, III. Fashions for Men Kewanee, Illinois GUSTAFSONS 520 N. Main Princeton, III. Hillcrest Center Geneseo, III. Paint Glass Wallpaper 224 West Second Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Phone 852-2733 LEE’S Fashion Headquarters for the Neponset Zephyrs OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT OFFICE MACHINES-NEW AND USED-REPAIR SERVICE SPECIALIZED PRINTING JOHNSON’S HUB CLOTHING Pant Tree WILKINSON’S OFFICE SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT 107 East Second Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Kewanee, Illinois 90 tflurphti A Office Supplies Business Machines Office Furniture Gifts — Cards — Books School Supplies MODE-O-DAY 114 W. Second Kewanee, Illinois The Place for Sportswear Sizes: 10-24l 2 DOOLEY BROTHERS Plumbing and Heating Incorporated 306 North Tremont Street Kewanee, Illinois Best Wishes GERWIG'S PEOPLE’S CLEANERS 315 West Second Phone 852-2202 TAYLOR AND SON AMERICAN MOTORS Serving the Tri-Counties for over 80 years Kewanee, Illinois CITY FURNITURE AND RUG CO. Kewanee, Illinois 105-9 North Tremont Street Kewanee, Illinois 91 For The Finest In Baked Goods it's ZARVELL’S BAKE SHOP 106 West Second Street - Ray Zarvell, Owner - Phone 852 - 2703 Delicious Pies: Pastries, Breads— Birthday Wedding Cakes A Specialty Sports and Toys Work Clothing BREEDLOVE’S 123 West Second Kewanee, Illinois Phone: 852-2439 HILLSIDE FLORIST 101 N. Main St. Kewanee, 111. 61443 309 853-3331 FLOWERS FOR ALI OCCASIONS MOLINE • VIOLA • ORION LAKE STREET FLORAL FLOWERS TELEGRAPHEO EVERYWHERE FLOWER SHOE KEWANEE ILLINOIS 6IA43 PHONE BSE-2780 OR 853 5756 FULLERTON'S “When you think of building, think of us, we have all your needs and requirements.” 300 West 4th Ph. 853-4451 Kewanee, Illinois 61443 HYSTER COMPANY Construction Equipment Division Kewanee Illinois 92 HONORABLE MENTION Bill's Auto Electric ANDRIS WAUNEE FARM R.R. 2, 3 Miles South of Kewanee, On U.S. 34 78. Open Sundays. Available for meetings, banquets, parties. Harvey’s Salon Merritt's Auto Service GUZZARDO’S Hallmark Cards Gifts, Books, Candy 117 N. Main 116 W. Second Kewanee, Illinois BRADFORD Offers several businesses and organizations which are beneficial to the Nep-onset community. BARRY ANDERSON Insurance Agency Your Independent Agent 142 West Main Street Bradford, Illinois 61421 SHOE FIT COMPANY Kewanee, Illinois BRADFORD BANKING CO. Make your Home Bank Your Banking Home Bradford, Illinois BILL GREEK CHEVROLET Phone: 897-4301 FOSTER ELECTRIC Bradford, Illinois Whirlpool CHEVROLET Bradford, Illinois 61421 Phone: 309-897-4511 93 PRINCETON Being the county seat of Bureau County, Princeton provides the setting of our county government. Its many businesses provide an excellent place for Neponset people to shop or to enjoy some of its recreational facilities. Thus, many Neponset people feel very “at home” shopping or conducting other business in the accomodating city of Princeton. FAWCETT'S PHARMACY James C. Small, R. Ph. Free Delivery 611 S. Main St. Princeton, 111. Ph. 872-3251 'Pct UOKd MEN S BOYS Wear BILL DILLER - CAROLYN DILLER 615 S MAIN ST PHONE 015 075-1705 PRINCETON, ILL 61356 Judge BEEF PROCESSORS | 302 South Main Princeton, Illinois 61356 m MIKE JUOGC ns trviau First StateBank J ffPriqcetori $15 SOUTH MAIN PRINCE TON MEMBER FO 1C FIRST SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION of Bureau County “The Best Two For You 100 East Dakota Street Spring Valley, Illinois 61362 Phone: (815) 664-2321 Varieties 3780 and 3529 601 South Main Street Princeton, Illinois 61356 Phone: (815)879-3931 36 CITIZENS PIONEER, BRAND SEED CORN FIRST NATIONAL BANK Princeton, Illinois Member of F.C.I.C. a 94 WYOMING GARY’S OF PRINCETON “Finest Selection of Located several miles south of Nepon-set, Wyoming is also primarily an agricultural community. As in the past, several of their merchants have supported the Zephyr Yearbook. HONORABLE MENTION: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Borden GAMBLES STORE Young Men’s Clothing Buck Glen, owner in the Area 695-4871 COLGAN CO. HONORABLE MENTION Fashion Fabrics Hoffman’s Matteson's Sutherland's Appliance Anderson-Mosshart Ackerson’s Shoes A W Dunbar's Eckdahl’s Landahl's George Bruce and Sons Ben Franklin Pihl Jewelers John-Deere Behlen “We have the parts and service you need Tom Colgan, Manager Wyoming Edelstein DON GRIGGS FORD Don Griggs Bill Rouse Rory Griggs Salesmen Wyoming, Illinois Phone: 695-2021 State LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS READY-MIXED CONCRETE EXCAVATING FARM DRAINAGE Wyoming and Bradford FARM HOME FOOD SERVICE John Wake; owner-Home Phone 695-6364 Locker Processing Plant Inspected and Licensed by the State of 111. Wyoming, 111. Phone 695-2101 95 The heart of Stark County, Toulon has a variety _ of businesses which attract consumers from TOULON neighboring towns including Neponset. Toulon’s school district borders Neponset's on the South, thereby creating a closeness between the two communities. HONORABLE MENTION State Bank of Toulon KIDD FUNERAL HOME Toulon, Illinois 96 NEPONSET 500 NMOl uno