Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1980 volume:

Published by he Annual Staff of 1980 Neponset. Illinois August, 1980 Volume XXXIII The Neponset High School Zephyr 2 In Memory This page is in memory of Dan Breit-bach, a member of the 1979 Senior Class. He participated in Mask Script, French Club, and Annual Staff. The Staff remembers well how Dan diligently worked to finish typing pages in order to meet the upcoming shipment. Dan’s memory will always be in our hearts. 6 Freshmen Play Major Role in N.H.S. 8 Jeff Bennett Marga ret Crofton Debra Daile Cheryl Guthrie Kelly Hechtner Carol Heise Richard Heiae Dawn Huffman Kathy Krahn Ted Laub Jim Miller Kami Nash Jim O'Brien Jenny Schuyf Jay Scott Bill Stabler Ricky Stranigan Jeffrey Waugh Mike Williamson Activities As members of the pep band. Kami and Jenny show their musical abilities at one of the home basketball frames. Rick and Mike, two of the five Freshmen out for basketball, participate in the Cambridge J.V. game. Class officers for the Freshmen this year were Jenny Schuyf. vice president; Cheryl Guthrie, secretary; Rick Heise. president; Jay Scott, treasurer; and Mr. Freeman. sponsor. 9 � Sophomores Explore New Areas of Study Guiding the Sophomores this year are their class officers. Mr. Marshall, sponsor; Shawn Schurer. secretary; Susie Heise, treasurer; Rachel Yepsen. vice-president; and Dawn Bennett, president. 10 Dawn Bennett Tammy Ben net I Tim Chadd Diana Cow ling Troy Davis Susan Heise Terry Kopp Lisa Laub Bob Lindbrek Mark Miller Kris Moore Lisa Nyert Jon Scott Shawn Schurer Melody Shaner Bob Skaggs Jamie Wittmever Rachel Yepsen 11 Al right. Craig raptures a rebound during another exciting game. Below. Jay goes for all the gusto he can on the tennis court. 12 Juniors Excel in School Activities Mike Barm Herb Dailey Chery l Laub Joanne Miller Jeff Milnes Susan Mowbray Chery l Ouart Roxanne VoeU Craig Williamson Jay Wittmeyer 13 Seniors Pursue Post-Secondary MARK J. CLAEYS Basketball 2,3; Track 1; Plays 2; FFA 1 4; Snowball Royalty alt. 3. CONNIE DAVIS Basketball 1 3; Track 1,2: Cheerleading 1,3; Class President 4: FHA 1-4: Sec. 3, Treasurer 4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Homecoming attendant 1.4; Boys BB stat. 2.3. TIM JOE FOLCER Class treasurer 1-3; Mask Script 24; Plays 1-3; Annual Staff 2-4; Student Council 1; Homecoming attendant 4. ROBERT JAY HEISE Basketball 14: Track 3.4; Class Vice-President 3; Plays 4; FFA 1-3; Student Council 4. President; Tennis 3. SANDRA HELEN JAMES Australia 1-3; Basketball Girls Manager 4; Mask Script honorary member 4; Plays 4; Annual Staff 4; FHA 4; Homecoming first att. 4. CATHERINE JEAN JUNIS Basketball 14; Class office secretary 1; vice-president 2: secretary 4; Mask Script 24; reporter 3. historian 4; Plays 14; Annual Suff 24; assisted 3. editor 4; FHA 14; Pres. 4; Band 1-3; Chorus 14; French Club 3.4; Track Editor 4. 14 Plans TROY ALLAN KAISER Basketball 2-3; FFA 12. JAMES RICHARD KROOT Basketball 1J2: Traek 1.2: Plays 1: Band 1-3; Student Council 4: French Club 3. DOUGLAS NEAL LONG Basketball 1-3; Most Improved Tom Kroot Memorial 3; Plays 1.2; French Club 3. 15 Discusing their two money-making projects of selling candy and holding a chili supper are class officers Mrs. Webb. Sponsor; Louis Martinez. Vice-President; Debbie Schurcr. Treasurer. Cath) Junis, Secretary: and Connie Davis. Preisdent. Money from the projects was applied towards financing the class trip to St. Louis. LOUS MODESTO MARTINEZ JR. CARY MICHAEL MOWBRAY DEBORAH LEE SCHURER Richamond Academy 1.2; Class Vice-Pres- Basketball 4; Mask Script 3,4; Pres. 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1,2; Cheerleading 2; ident 4. Plays 2-4; Student Council 3 treas. Class officer, treas. 4; Mask Script 3,4; Public Relations 4; Plays 24; FHA 1-4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1.2; Student Council 3.4; French Club 3.4; Homecoming att. 4; Marshall 3. 16 GINA MARIE SIEMERS Kewmee 1 2; Rushville 3: French Club 4. TIMOTHY L. STONE Homecoming Royalty King 4: Snowball Royalty 3; Marshall 3. HANNAH WEINBERG Germany 1 -3; Mask Script 4; Flays 4; FHA honorary member 4; Chorus 4. STEVEN E. WILLIAMSON Basketball 1 4; Track 2; Class office. Pres. 1, See. 3; Mask Script 3,4 Treas. 4; Plays 1-4; Annual Staff 3.4; FFA 1 4. Pres. 3; Band 1-4; Chorus 3,4; French Club 4; Homecoming Royalty 2.4; Snowball Royalty 3; Girls BB manager 2 4. These Are the Seniors Why did Hanna and Cathy do it? Stealing Mr. Marshall's wallet is a criminal offense. Debbie gets in focus so as not to miss any exciting shots at Six Flags. Cary and Mark check out the situation at the Motel during the Senior Trip. Jim presents a suave image during the 5 hour busride. ORGANIZATIONS (a! top) Active Mask Script members included Mrs. Gerrond. sponsor. Rachel Yepsen. Debbie Schurer. Shy la Guthrie. Susan Mowbray, honorary member Hanna Weinberg. Gary Mowbray, Cathy Junis. and Lisa Nyert. Other members included Steve W illiamson and honorary member Sandra James. The masked avenger attempts to shave Tammy’s legs with out taking half of her leg with the cream. 20 Mask Script Produces Original Play, Scenes PdLike Forget” Mask Script officer Gary Mowbray. President: Cathy Junis. Historian; Shy la Guthrie. Secretary: Susan Mow-bra . Vice President: and Mr . Ger-rond. Sponsor: take a rest from their stupendous work of writing, producing. and directing an excellent set of skiu . Debbie Schurer served as public relations officer and Steve Williamson served as Treasurer for the organization. Master of Ceremonies. Gary Mowbray, enjo s himself thorough! while escorting M iss Bobb Jo Lind beck out for the official Miss Mask Script crowning ceremony. Annual Staff Mem bers Work Diligently to Annual Staff members are making their way toward the yearbook workshop held at the Galesburg Sheraton Inn on September 6. The workshop ineluded sessions on photography, writing ropy, theme development, and design. Editor Cathy Junis and assistant-editor Susan Mowbray are thinking up new ways to keep the staff on schedule. 22 Mike Barm s looks intently at some of the thousands of pictures the staff exhibited at the PTO Carnival held at the Grade School. Selling some of the old picture's helped finance this edition of the Zephyr. Produce Another Great Yearbook Below. Cath) Junis presents Mrs. Ger-rond with a dediea-tion rop of the 1979 Zephyr at an assembly during the firs! part of the year. Craig Williamson is showing his ability of cropping pictures to the other staff members Shawn Schurer. Susie Heise. Mr. Nell. Cath) Junis. Roxanne Voels. Shy la Guthrie, Susan Mowbray, and Tammy Bennett. Other members of the staff were Tim Folger. Mark Miller. Sandra James. Gina Siemers. and Steve W illiamson. 23 Staff members head for home after a long eventful day at the yearbook workshop. Good Percentage oj Students Enrolled in Band (1st row) Joanne Miller. Cheryl Ouarl. Shyla Guthrie. Dawn Bennett. Kris Moore, and Rachel Yepsen. (2nd row) Susie Heise. Kath Krahn. Kelly Hechtner. Kami Nash, and Jenny Schuvf. (3rd row) Lisa Nyert, Lisa Laub. Cheryl Guthrie. Jay Scott. Tammy Bennett, and Craig Williamson. (4th row) Mr. Weber, Steve U illiamson. Ricky Hamilton, and Terry Kopp. The Neponset High School Pep Band provides entertainment at half time for the spectators at a home game in Central gym 24 Sh la Guthrie. Joanne Miller and Cheryl Ouart made up this flute trio which gained 1st place at competitions, (below) Susie Hebe and Kathy Krahn took a 2nd place with their flute duel at the Solo and Ensemble Contest. Terry Kopp warms up on the drums before performing as a member of the NHS Pep Band. Mr Weber points out to Steve W illiamson where his name will be engraved on the John Phillip Sousa Award. Steve received this award for his four years of dedicated participation in band activities. 25 FHA Hosts Spring FHA girls and their sponsor Mrs. Block were instrumental in several activities throughout the year. Among the activities were having a Progressive Supper, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Caroling Party, and Senior Honor Supper. Throughout the year, the girls had Big and Little Sisters” and drew for Secret Heart Sisters during the week of Valentine’s. In April, the organization hosted the Section Spring Rally. Therefore, the organization had an eventful and worthwhile year. The girls participating in FHA are pictured here getting ready to walk the stairs of good Home Economics: Cheryl Ouart. Rachel Yepsen. Lisa Laub, Dawn Bennett, Susie Heise, Melody Shaner, Lisa Nyert. Tammy Bennett, Cathy Janis, Joanne Miller, Kris Moore, Hanna Weinberg. Virginia Gunning. Shyla Guthrie. Cheryl Laub. Gina Siemers, Susan Mowbray, Roxanne Voels, Debbie Schurer. Kathy Krahn. Carol Heise. Dawn Huffman. Debbie Dailey, Margaret Crofton. Jenny Schuyf, Cheryl Guthrie. Kelly Hechtner. and Kami Nash. Not pictured is Connie Davis. Cathy Junis. editor, and Roxanne Voels. assistant editor. turn out another issue of 'The Track.” Producing the monthly school newspaper was an FHA project requiring much time and hard work. 26 Discussing the FHA trip to Chicago arc officers Roxanne Voels, Secretary; Cathy Junis. President; Shyla Guthrie. ice-President; and Cheryl Ouart. Reporter. Not pictured is Connie Davis. Treasurer. On the trip, the girls and their sponsor visited Sara Lee Kitchens, Museum of Science and Industry, and Watertower Place. Mere are the wild and crazv members of KHA having a great time at Mrs. Blocks after the progressive supper. French Club Improves Language Skills Viola! Displaying thr picture of Grenoble on the bulletin board are French Club officers Jay iltmeyer. President; Craig Williamson, Vice-President; Miss Clark. Sponsor; Shyla Guthrie. Treasurer; and Susan Mowbray. Secretary . Jay seems to be thinking I sure wish I was that skilled!” French Club members are trying to decide the best way to peel an orange for a parfait. Is that really the way the French do it? Everyone seems quite pleased with their parfait making expertice. 28 Along With Knowledge Culture In the kitchen with one of their favorite French recipe books are French Club member Jim Kroot, Cathy Junis. Debbie Schurer. Craig Williamson. Cheryl Ouart. Gina Siemers. Susan Mowbray. Jay Wittmeyer. Miss Clark and Shyla Guthrie. Viola le chat dc la classe dc fran ais avec une souris! «««u Jim wonders how Craig could possibly think of eating after the large dinner he just consumed. President Wittmeyer stands at attention” to greet his fellow French Club members. 29 Looking over an arrangement for possible use at contest are Cheryl Guthrie, Cheryl Lamb, Shyla Guthrie, Cheryl Ouart. and Mr. Weber. Shyla and the three Cheryls all received seconds on their solos while Cheryl Laub and Shyla brought home a first for their duet. This sextet including Craig Williamson, Mike Barnes, Shyla Guthrie, Cheryl Laub, Joanne Miller, and Cheryl Ouart practice their entry for contest. Without Love, No Feeling. They were awarded a second. 30 Chorus Members Participate in Contest Mr. Weber, director, plays the old pump organ while chorus members sing along. This year’s chorus included (standing) Jenny Schuyf. Dawn Huffman. Kathy Krahn. Cathy Junis. Mike Barnes. Craig Williamson. Shawn Schurer, Steve Williamson. Shawn Schurer. Steve Williamson. Lisa Laub. Tammy Bennett, Dawn Bennett, (seated) Cheryl Guthrie. Debbie Dailey. Susie Heise. Cheryl Ouart. Bob Lindbeck. Margaret Crofton. Shyb Guthrie. Joanne Miller, Cheryl Laub. Hanna Weinberg, and Melody Shaner. Dawn Bennett. Dawn Huffman. Melody Shaner. and Susie Heise rehearse A Voice From a Dream” on which they received a second pbce rating. 31 Neponset High Organizations Prosper Clockwise: Roxanne Voels and Cath Junis discus plans for an FHA project in the near future. These Seniors. Louis Martinez. Dehhie Sehurrr. Cathy Junis. and Connie Davis give their last hurrah before leaving high school behind. Mrs. Gerrond shows off a corsage she received for directing the plays. Dan Hoadley and Cheryl Lauh watch one of the juniors booths at the PTO Carnival. Throughout the Year Left: Bob Lindbeck informs Susie Heise. Lisa Nyert. and Tammy Bennett of a new product that wilt enhance their beauty. Below left: Stone Cold (Craig Williamson) the notorious mafia magnate, keeps his cool as each of these beauties—Pigeilla (Shyla Guthrie). Swine (Rachel Yepsen). Cath) Junis. Percy (Susan Mowbray) and Debbie Schurer—vie for his attention. Below. Craig Williamson tries to convince Shyla Guthrie that his plans for the Junior magazine sales is the best one. 33 Student Council Holds Various Assemblies Thinking atx ul their responsibility as Student Council members for th« year 1979-1980 are President Bob Heise. Shyla Guthrie. Debbie Sehurer. Dawn Bennett. Kelly Heehtner. Jamie Wittmeyer, Jay Wittmeyer, Jeff Waugh, and Jim Kroot. Kelly Heehtner and Jeff Waugh. Freshman member, fulfill their duty of filling the pop machine which provided most of the income for the Student Council. Again this year. Mr. Marshall served as advisor for the group. The Council sponsored four assemblies on a variety of topics throughout the year—all utilizing outside talent. The Student Council Exchange with Western High School was held in April. Mark puts up another shot against Williamsfield, as Cary moves in. Jenny Schuyf keeps the official attentive during halftime as she does backs to spell out the word Zephyrs.” 36 All are spurred on by the illustrious’Yheerleaders. Mark Miller hangs in there for another long game. Craig goes for 2 all alone. Ted shows his physique during the Wyanet game. Sports in Action 37 Girls' Basketball Improves Lisa Laub. Cathy Junis, and Debbie Sehurer all attempt to surround and steal the ball from a Bradford player. Kelly looks for an outlet pass but only finds herself running into a Brimfield player. Lisa and Jenny illustrate , for our benefit, their style of jumping. Tammy shoots her lay-up as a Bradford player matches helplessly. Jenny Schuyf, Cheryl Laub. Kami Nash, and a couple of Wyoming girls all try getting a hand on the basketball as Kelly Matches in complete amazement! 39 Varsity Squad Works Hard for New Coach VD,rsi' i , l1uicd: Jr • Mikr, Bar ,-s: Sr - Gar Mowbray: So.. Jon Scot!: Jr.. Cra, Williamson: Mgr.. Jim OBrirn: So.. Mark Miller Jr.. Jav W inmever: Coaeh Kon taster. Sr.. Bob Heisc; Mur.. Jeff Bennrtl; Sr.. Sieve Williamson; So., Sha n Schurer; and Fr.. Rick Heise. 10 Ja ha decided hr would rather go the other way. in doing so he faked out his own teammate . Craig and Mark. (Far left) hile Craig ha pulled down a rebound. Bob shows how impressed he is. 41 Shyla gets flighty when the going gets tough. Joanne lieks her lips in anticipation of the exciting game yet to eome, as Cheryl broods in quiet desperation over the previous game. Two examples of the varsity cheerleaders’ talents—an action shot during a home game, and a pose consisting of Shyla Guthrie, Cheryl Ouart. Chery l Laub, and Joanne Miller. Chery l doesn't always look like this, only when a foxy basketball player catches her eye. 42 Cheerleaders Display Pep and School Spirit Top left: J.V. cheerleaders Rachel Yepsen, Melody Shaner, Jenny Schuyf, and Lisa Nyert cheer the J.Y. guys ever onward. Top right: Rachel is literally the pillar of strength for this pyramid. Bottom left: Notice the big smiles on each of these faces—when you're good. I guess you know it. Bottom right: Professional all the way. J.V.’ers cheer on the mighty, mighty Zephyrs. % 43 Jeff Bennclt and Jim O'Brien ser ed as managers this ear for Coach Ron Easier and players Mike Williamson. Ja Sroll. Jon Scot I. Mark Miller. Shawn Schurer. Rick Heise and Billy Stabler. Shaun gives the ball lo Ted lo gel it down the floor fast. 44 Young Zephyrs Show Promise for the Future Above left: Rick Heise looks for maroon downcourt. Above: Shawn Schurer grabs the ball as Jon and Mike look on. At left: Mark puts up two against the Eagles of Yates City. 45 At left: Jon drives to the basket at Yates City. Carol doesn't hold hack as she ’’goes for the gold in the long jump. Bob and Jon are just getting startl'd in a gruelling 880. Shaw n musters up all the strength that he ran. hoping to out-distance his opponents in the shotpul eompetition. Track Is Fun for Everyone forking under the supervision of Coach Bill Fierce were squad members (kneeling) Mike Williamson. Jim Miller. Rick Heise. Joanne Miller, (standing) Boh Heise. Carol Heise, Jenny Schuvf, Shawn Schurer. and Jon Scott. Jim gets a good hand-off to Mike in the 1st leg of the 440 relay which they won at I iMoille. This particular race was their best effort of the season. Other relay members were Rick Heise and Shawn Schurer. 46 N.H.S. was very fortunate this year to have Hanna Weinberg and Sandra James as students sponsored through the Youth for Understanding program. Sandra, from Australia, made her home with Reverend and Mrs. Candler. Staying with the Bradley Waugh Family was Hanna who is from West Germany. Both girls seemed to adapt well to their new environment and became very spec ial to not only their host families, but to all the N.H.S. students and teachers. Sandra takes time to fix the film in her camera as taking pictures was an important activity for her during her stay at Nep-onset. Showing items of interest from her native country of West Germany. Hanna gives a presentation for the Women's Thursday Club. During the year both Sandra and Hanna had opportunities to speak to various groups around the community. Sandra removes her make-up after the plays in which she participated. Sandra enjoyed the extra-curricular activities at N.H.S. as they are limited in the Australian school system. Hanna tries to sleep after the strenuous class trip. 43 In the above two pictures. Sandra and Hanna seem to be enjoving practice for Baccalaureate which was held in the United Methodist Church. After getting her diploma. Hanna receives a rose upon completing the school year with new friends who will long be remembered. N.H.S. Welcomes Two Foriegn Students While in the reception ---------------- enthusiastically accepts the congratut lions offered by many of those i attendance at graduation. Announcement of the Homecoming court took place during halftime of our home game with Malden on January 4. The team tried hard, hut graciously lost. Crowning Ceremony Highlights Junior attendants. Cheryl Ouart and Mike Barnes approach the rest of the court during the Homecoming Dance. This year’s royalty was King Tim Stone and Queen Debbie Schurer. Sonia Block and Bob Lindbcck crowned the royal couple. Jim Miller and Kami Nash lead the Homecoming court during half-time activities. Jim and Kami were the Freshmen attendants. Sophomore attendants were Mark Miller and Rachel Yepsen. 50 Samira manage a nice smile for the photographer as she ami Steve were the representatives of the Senior Gass as first attendants. After just learning they were King and Queen. Tim and Debbie set out to meet the rest of their court. Second attendants were Seniors Connie Davis and Tim Folger. N.H.S. couples dance the night away to the music of Joe Galley and the Holiday Four. 51 Si« si hrad-s for a lay-up during the Home-« orrmig game with Malden. Mask and Seri piers Bring Christmas Upper left: Bob Lindbeck. Kelly Hechtner. and Mark Miller offer a toast to Uncle Scrooge. Center: Cheryl Guthrie narrates the opening scene as Steve Williamson, Mark Miller, and Bob Lindbeck try to maintain a peaceful existence with the notorious Mr. Scrooge, portrayed by Gary Mowbray. Lower left: Poor in worldly goods, but rich in spirit. Laurie Canellos. Ted Hoslander. Mike Williamson. Lisa Nyert. Steve Williamson, and Carol Heise portray the unflailing Cratchit family . Lower right: Mark Miller tries to weazle his way financially as he portrays a hard-bargaining pawn-shop owner, but Rachel and Hanna know that their ingenouity will surpass his slyest move. 52 Carol to Life in Fall Presentation Mr. Scrooge (Cary Mowbray) pleads ilh Marly (Shawn Schurer) lo forego the nightmare that the spirits have in store for him. Susan Mowbray (portraying both Christmas Past and Future) and Shvla Guthrie (Christmas Present) take the miserly Scrooge on a trip he wdl not soon forget. Swinging their partners round round. Bob Lind beck, Cathy Junis, Mike Williamson. Jenny Schuyf. Mark Miller, and Debbie Schurer dosie-doe to the music of the life-loving Fezziwig. 53 Scenes We Would Like Scenes We Would Like lo Forget provided good entertainment for a good-sized audience on April 11. 1980. Although sponsored b Mask Script, the entire Sophomore Speech Class participated in some aspect or another. All of the scenes were written by the play participants. On these pages are a few of the various scenes which were directed by Mrs. Gerrond. Above. Wallies, the posh butler, mistakenly strikes down Polly Pewee. the ignorant wife of P.U. Top right, the disco seene has even penetrated to Nep-onset High. Guv Sly and Snag Malone, alias Mark Miller and Mike Williamson, show Pigrilla and Perry. Shy la and Rachel, some new DISCO moves. Middle right. P.U. Pewee. a wealthy turkey rancher, and Modesto a wet back Chirano. battle to the death w ith special turkey feather dusters. Lisa Nyert. a kind, sweet, and considerate mother, whips her son for trying to get money for the church collection. 54 to Forget” Written by N.H.S. Students Bob Sleet. the hippy dippy weatherman. tells the rest of the news-team the forecast for our area. P U. listens in as Wattles tells Modesto enough lies to make him angry enough to want to kill P.U. Above right, in another scene. Sandra James, the high class announcer, introduces Guy Sly, Snag Malone, and the infamous Stone Cold, a mafia connection who doesn t actually think Guy Sly has a brain in his head. The crowd goes wild as president James Carter, Jon Scott, makes many campaign promises which he knows they want to hear. 55 Sayonara to the Class of 1980 The 1980 Prom Court consisted of King Steve Williamson. Queen Sandra James and 1st attendants Tim Folger and Connie Davis. Shvla Guthrie and Craig Williamson were the Junior Class representatives w ho crowned the royally. Students dam e the night away to the beat of Quest!! 56 Steve Williamson is caught in action while reading the class will. Obviously the teachers aren t the only ones who think it’s humorous. 57 Scenes From the Year r , • v ff'srff Hanna seeks out Shyla’s opinion of the music at Homecoming. At the Athletic Banquet, awards went to Steve Williamson. Craig Williamson. Jon Scott, Cheryl Laub. Tammy Bennett. Lisa Laub, and Kami Nash. Joanne and Sandra are deep in discussion during a break at the Malden track meet. 58 Traditionally. the Torch of Knowledge has hern presented to the next clan at the annual Awards A Assembly. Student Council President Bob Heise is shown passing the Torch of Knowledge to the new Student Council President. Jay Wittmeyer. Below. Mr. Marshall congratulates Cathy Junis on her selection to the National Honor Society during the Awards Assembly held on May 27. Also during the assembly. Cathy was named as the winner of the Tom Krool French Award, the D.A.R. Award, and the Choral Award. Far left. Mark Claeys was honored at the assembly and also at graduation for his four years of perfect attendance. Left. Steve Williamson was named as the recipient of the Sousa Band Award. 59 A Lot of Hassle—For a Little Tassle Inspecting their diplomas while assembling for ihe reception line are the sixteen graduates—Connie L a is. Debbie Schurer. Sandra James, Doug Long, Louis Martinez. Hanna Weinberg, Tim Folger. Tim Stone. Cath Junis. Troy Kaiser. Mark Claeys, Bob Heise, Steve Williamson. James Krool. Gina Siemers, and Gary Mowbray. Steve Williamson places his tassle on the right side having now received his valued diploma. 60 61 Debbie Schurer anxiously receives her diploma from Mr. Jack Scott. Board President. Graduation Awards Presented Bob Heise, Salulatorian. and Cathy Junis, Valedictorian, address ihr audience of the 1980 Commencement exercises. Sieve Williamson receives the Sportsmansip Plaque from Mr. Marshall in recognition of his sportsmanlike attitude and actions exhibited during his four years of high school. Steve and Cathy Junis were named as the recipients of the Opportunity Award. Cathy and Bob learn from Mr. Marshall that they have won the Citizenship Award based on the voting of their classmates and the faculty. Bob was also given the Loyalty Award which was announced later at the Alumni Banquet. 62 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY District 307 Secures New Administrator As the new Superintendent of District 307, Mr, Anthony B. Prochaska became acquainted with many new faces—among them were the Board of Education, faculty and staff of both schools, students, and parents. Even though this in itself was a monumental task, Mr. Prochaska still had time to carry out his regular duties as Superintendent. Two of his pet projects for the year included economizing on expenditures and improving the school lunch program. The school system appreciates his dedicated effort to not only keep it operating smoothly, but also in bringing about improvements. Above right, Mrs. Joyce Mowbray serves as Mr. Prochaska's secretary and also as the Board of Education Secretary. This was her third year in fulfilling these duties. Putting in much time and effort in pursuing the goal of educational betterment for District 307‘s students were board members Martha Price, Jack Scott, Alan Kaiser, William Guthrie. Lawrence Krahn. Randall Crofton. and Ronald Miller. Mr. Scott served as president. 64 Mr. F. David Marshall Mr. Marshall is jotting down some ideas for an upcoming state report. Completing his second year as principal at Neponset High. Mr. Marshall also taught a psychology class this year. Mr. Marshall received his education at Illinois Slate University where he received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in education. As Principal, Mr. Marshall likes his job because of the cooperation of the staff and the over-all attitudes of the students. He also likes the opportunity of watching students mature and become of age. Mrs. Eveline Lyford Retrieving some supplies from the old safe in the Principal’s office is Mrs. Eveline Lyford, school secretary. She also serves as treasurer of the School District and provides many needed tasks in order to keep the school functioning properly. When asked what she likes about her job, Mrs. Lyford replied, Working with the nice people at Neponset High School. 65 With the Enthusiasm of the 1920's Teachers Roar into the 80 s This 1920’s gang was always prepared for action within the halls of Neponset High School even though the year was 1980. Mr. Larry Weber tries his hand at this old-fashioned pump organ which was popular in the early 1900V Mr. Weber is the band and choral director at Neponset. Last year, he led the band to contest, where they received a first. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in music at Illinois State University. 66 Diagramming hasn’t changed much since the 1920’s as shown here by Mrs. Carol Gerrond. Mrs. Gerrond teaches English and serves as librarian. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at Illinois State University. Mrs. Judy Webb illustrates a trigonometry problem to her advanced math class. Being a newcomer to the teaching staff at Neponset this year. Mrs. Webb teaches the algebra classes as well as all of the junior-high math. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Illinois University. 67 I Facing a New Decade, Teachers Gear Students for the Future. Getting ready for another day’s activities, Mrs. Mary Ann Block checks the fire in the cookstove. Mrs. Block teaches home-economics, consumer economics, and health. Continuing her education, she has a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University, a Master of Science degree from Iowa State, and an Advanced Certificate from the University of Illinois. Adjusting the volleyball net for a physical education class is Mr. Larry Freeman. Even though volleyball has been played for years, the game is still popular in the 80’s. Mr. Freeman teaches American history, American government, and physical education. He is also actively involved with study halls. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eureka College. 68 Using the chalkboard as an effective visual aid is Miss Marjorie Clark. She teaches typing, shorthand, and French. Miss Clark received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University. Mr. Ron Easter displays some of the modernistic science equipment which is still occasionally used in laboratory experiments. Mr. Easter teaches biology and advanced science as well as junior-high science. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Eastern Illinois University. Mr. John Nell prepares his homework for the upcoming week of classes. Mr. Nell teaches geometry, general math, general business, accounting, and drivers education. He has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree, both from Western Illinois University. 69 Neponset Operates Their Own Buses for First Time Another duty assumed this year by Mr. Marshall was that of transportation director of three buses and a van. This was the first year that the Neponset School System has owned and operated their own buses; thereby providing Mr. Marshall with some new experiences— - i that of mechanic, substitute driver, sche- : 1 duler of trips, chaperone, etc. Here, he is shown with two of his drivers, Martha Herrick and Bill Woodward. Other drivers involved with transporting high school students to classes and special activities were Vivian Williamson and Janitors Preserve Helping to preserve our ''1920V’ building and make it functional for the 1980's” has been an important task of the janitors down through the years. Most of the building is still as originally constructed in 1926. 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ILLINOIS ESTABLISHED 1928 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT OFFICE MACHINES-NEW AND USED - REPAIR SERVICE SPECIALIZED PRINTING WILKINSON’S OFFICE SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT 107 East Second Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443 75 CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK to the CLASS of 1980 Mercantile Printers, Inc. 112 Commercial Street Neponset, Illinois 61345 Phone 309-594-2423 Offset Work Layout and Art Ad Placement Agency “Since 1964” TAYLOR SON DOOLEY BROS. American Motors—Jeep Sales Serv ice Kewanee, Illinois Phone: 852-2198 Plumbing and Heating Incorporated 306 North Tremont Street Kewanee, Illinois t ns°n ? BERTELSEN, INC. Neponset, Illinois WILLIAM E. NELSON, R. Ph. Phone 594-2041 918 NORTH MAIN PRINCETON, ILL. 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 WALGREEN AGENCY Phone 875-4415 FAWCETT'S PHARMACY James C. Small, R. Ph. Free Delivery 611 S. Main St. Princeton, 111. Ph. 872-3251 BOB’S RADIO T-V R.C.A. Sales With Service 102 E. Main St. Wyanet, II 61379 Ph: 815 699-2457 76 DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED WINE AND CHEESE C41oUSE 1224 N- Main St- Princeton, III. KEWANEE VETERINARY CLINIC Rural Route 2 Kewanee, III. Dr. R. E. Swinderman Dr. R. W. Kuffel Dr. R. F. Harker Dr. G. Stone Sports and Toys Work Clothing BREEDLOVE’S 123 West Second Kewanee, Illinois Phone: 852-2439 SCHUENEMAN, STACKHOUSE, MOORE BUDA FEED AND MILLING, INC. Buda, Illinois FUNERAL HOMES Annawan-Sheffield Kewanee-Cambridge Phone:895-2482 or 895-6701 COLGAN CO. John Deere Behlen “The Land Man Real Estate “We Have the Parts and Service You Need LES DAHL TimColgan, Manager Wyoming Edelstein SAL SEWING CENTER Kewanee ANNAWAN MOTOR SALES Chet Goosens, Terry Dickens Buzz Johnson, Wayne Heizler BROKER AUCTIONEER Farm Loans Farm Mortgages Certified Appraisals Neponset, Illinois Phone: (309) 594-2179 77 P. E. MATTMANN ASSOCIATES 78 HONORABLE MENTION Princeton Paint Center Kewanee Y.M.C.A. George Bruce Sons—Princeton Robinson Farm Service Center—Annawan Ackerson’s Shoes—Princeton Coast to Coast—Toulon Shirley's Bait Shop—Kewanee Stale Bank of Toulon Harley Davidson—Kewanee Murphy’s Book Store—Kewanee Kirby Pharmacy—Princeton Porters Family Shoe—Kewanee E.B. Lyon Son—Mineral Harvey s Salon—Kewanee Dairy Queen—Kewanee Darrell Johnson—Kewanee Sherwin Williams—Kewanee City Furniture—Kewanee Bryner Machine Parts—Kewanee Landahls—Princeton Langford Pharmacy—Sheffield Pihl’s Jewelry—Princeton Brackens Shoes—Kewanee Union Federal—Kewanee Novak Cleaners—Kewanee Males F ormal Wear—Kewanee Hardee's—Kewanee FARMERS STATE BANK OF SHEFFIELD Serving All of Western Bureau County 109 W. 3rd Kewanee, Illinois Phone 853-5151 Men Women’s Hairstyling Mon. thru Sat. Evenings by Appointment MARTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY NEPONSET, ILLINOIS 61345 309 594-2384 the vibrolator8 people 80 Best Wishes GERWIG’S Kewanee, Illinois SteUtt LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS READY-MIXED CONCRETE EXCAVATING FARM DRAINAGE Wyoming and Bradford ANDRIS WAUNEE FARM R.R. 2, 3 Miles South of Kewanee, OnU.S. 34 78 Open Sundays. Available for meetings, banquets, parties. PEOPLES ONE HOUR 315 West 2nd Street Downtown Kewanee CLEANERS Serving Kewanee Neighboring Communities For Over 50 Years m B Congratulations Class of '80 ROYAL SUPERMARKET Phone:815-454-2459 KEWANEE NATIONAL BANK PHONE: 852-3366 DOT’S PHOTO SERVICE 853-3595 Trophies—Plaques 308 N. Main St. Kewanee, IL 61443 Paut’d Office €quipntent Service • Sales Rt. 34 78 South of Kewanee, Illinois Townsedge (309) 852-3560 VAN DE VOORE Kewanee MIKE MOWBRAY’S BARBER SHOP 111 Commercial Street Neponset, Illinois 81 Compliments of— LYLE R. JAGER AGENCY INC. Kewanee, Illinois ROBERSON'S TV ANTENNA SERVICE r. Zenith Sales Service 419 Tenney St. Kewanee, IL Phone 853-5162 DEKEYSER—SCHROEDER AGENCY Service on Beta-I- VHS Systems Video Casette Recorders WOODFORD SALES AND SERVICE Leon Woodford. Prop. Bradford Illinois Phone 897-8034 SHEFFIELD ORDER BUYERS Efficiency in Hog Marketing Sheffield, Illinois BARKER MILLING AND GRAIN CO. Wyanet, IL 61379 Phone: 699-2235 or 454-2353 A. iVncuair ( i All lines of Insurance Formerly The Price Agency Where Service is Best 82 farmers , neponset The human heart sees things the eye can never see and feels things the mind can never understand To our young people, our future, we wish you health and prosperity Your good neighbor and friends at Whaples Farmers State Bank BILL GREEK CHEVROLET Bradford, Illinois 61421 Phone: 309-897-4511 WYANET LOCKER Meats with your approval VEN-DALL Vending with Service 315 North Main Kewanee, Illinois Phone: 852-2563 Compliments of SUGAR BOWL CAFE AND MOTEL Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2001 SAUK TRAIL INN Anna wan, Illinois Coffee Shop Dining Room Trail Blazer Lounge Banquet Rooms BARCOL OVERDOOR COMPANY, INC. Overhead Type Doors Electric Operators Cold Storage Doors P.O. Box 667 Sheffield, Illinois Phone: 815-454-2321 GUSTAFSONS Paint Glass Wallpaper 224 West Second Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Ph6ne 852-2733 THE JEAN BARN Compliments Of UTILITIES AND INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED Fashion Jeans Tops For Guys Gals 207 N. Main Kewanee, Illinois CARPERS HIWAY GROCERY Buda, Illinois Phone: 895-3561 HYSTER COMPANY 208 West Bureau Box 298 Neponset, Illinois BUREAU COUNTY and WYANET MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Wyanet, Illinois Farm and Home Insurance Phone:(815)699-2242 Construction Equipment Division Kewanee Illinois JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY ‘‘Everything to Build Anything” Phone 935-6217 Annawan, Illinois SCOTTY’S SERVICE STATION QUALITY PRODUCTS QUALITY GOODS Neponset, Illinois 61345 594-2271 85 NEPONSET AUTOBODY AND CAR WASH Neponset, Illinois Phone: 594-2466 Wayne Holton ANNAWAN IMPLEMENT CO. 1 l 2 Miles East on Route 6 Annawan, Illinois Phone: 935-6787 WOLFSIE’S 210 N. Tremont Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Kewanee, Illinois 86 FRANKLIN’S BARBER STYLING Sheffield, Illinois 454-2811 Appointments Available T W -Th 12-8; F-Sat. 9:30-5:30 Congratulations to the Class of 80 RUX CREAMER FUNERAL HOME Kewanee, Illinois Phone (309) 853-4100 Jerry Rux 87 • A � -• ■ . ‘ - ■w, -r-- . . -y r . v v .. . ' • f NV-— 4. - WV v • . V i % • ' • % • v- ' “ - • • k -y a • v - • • Z'. v ✓ ‘ ... ; ••• v. • ; . ; . - y ‘ j- ■ — •v'- ' . 3flVv ?■• ' J r’ •. . “ ;' Vvsv‘' • r ' ■ -' ---V •. - “ . N. •