Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1988 volume:

to Build the Future THE ZEPHYR August, 1988 Volume XLI Published by the Annual Staff of 1988 Neponset High School Neponset, Illinois 309-594-2396 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES Another unique year at N.H.S. has passed with fond remembrances. Part of the uniqueness was due to the lowest enrollment in the history of N.EES. — thirty-seven students. Regardless of size, the traditional learning experiences and extracurricular activities were carried on thereby giving N.H.S. students ample opportunities to participate in sports, plays, clubs, and a variety of classes. Again, a few students were enrolled in Kewanee High classes for specialized instruction not offered at Neponset. The year was filled with learning not only in the classroom, but in other ways as well. Thus, as we look back and draw upon these learning experiences, we can look to the future with more anticipation, determination, capability, and confidence. Coach Chuck Blake receives the National Coaches Award recognizing him for his past accomplishments in coaching the high school girl's basketball teams. Working on their Algebra I homework, Chadd and Mitch make sure their answers are the same. While performing “The Shoemaker’s Wife for the Woman's Thursday Club, Stacy Dahl makes light of the fact that Ben is frightened by the shoemaker’s ghost. Later in the year, the Advanced English Class performed the play for the Senior Citizens. Waiting to make his appearance at the Christmas Party, Santa Claus (Tim Bennett) relaxes with his two elves, Stacy Dahl and Karen Hechtner. WHILE PREPARING FOR THEIR FUTURE Sara, Selina, Karen, Nancy and Tracy decide that team work is the best way to cook while helping with the FHA project of making and selling cookies before Christmas. As Freshmen attendants. Chadd Currier and Angie Canellos enjoy the coronation dance at Homecoming. 3 While Terry and Chris wait for their lunch (lower right), Lisa and Angie decide to cat a cold lunch outside to take advantage of the nice weather. Nancy Stabler stares through the Toulon defense looking for an open person. On October 14. Doug Sommer of Country Companies provided a skid demonstration test for the whole school. The driver education class helped with the demonstration while Mr. Curry, Terry Bennett, Missy Stuckey, and Mrs. Hood served as experimental drivers. 4 GETTING OFF TO A GOOD START! Band members warm up before starting another first-hour practice session. When Hansel (Scott Hansen) yells, all of the forest animals scatter. 5 IN MEMORY OF JAMES CLINEBELL This page of the forty-first edition of The Zephyr is to honor the memory of James Clincbcll, who passed away suddenly on December 22, 1987 at the age of forty. He played an active role in the lives of many N.H.S. students. Besides teaching all of the science classes in the junior high, he taught Biology I and II, chemistry, and physics at the high school. Mr. Clinebell coached the grade school boys basketball team and the track teams of both the high school and the grade school. He taught at Neponset from 1981 to 1985, a total of four years. Mr. Clinebell was well liked by all of his students. One of the reasons he was so well liked was because he rarely became angry with his students. Also, he is remembered for his wide variety of interests and activities. Several times, he provided entertainment at school functions by singing folk songs and accompanying himself by playing the guitar. Other interests involved ecology, acting, and writing, particularly poetry. Therefore we, the members of the Annual Staff along with the rest of the student body of Neponset High, would like to express our deepest appreciation in remembering Mr. Clinebell, the teacher that he was, and all that he did for his students. LEARNING FROM 11= ADMINISTRATION Entering some data into the computer, Mr. William White thinks of some of the earlier methods used to keep school records up-to-date. Mr. White continues to serve capably as district superintendent and as the grade school principal. Mrs. Joyce Mowbray prepares the monthly board report for an upcoming meeting. Mrs. Mowbray is secretary for the grade school and the school board. Ready to begin another Monday night session are board members Bill Bennett, Jack Scott (President), Annette Lord, Jon Pickering, Terry Kuster, Randall Crofton, and Raymond Robinson. 8 NEW PRINCIPAL WELCOMED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF High school secretary and district treasurer, Carol Nash, uses the copier, a real time saver as compared to the past when copies were made manually or with a spirit duplicator. The copier is one of the most heavily used pieces of equipment in the high school. Mr. George Hughbanks checks some of the many trophies won by previous athletic teams at Neponset as he anticipates new ones to be added during this year. In fulfilling his first year as principal at Neponset, Mr. Hughbaqks became accustomed to a smaller school enrollment and to all new faces among the faculty, student body, and parents. His new position also entailed serving as transportation director, athletic director, counselor, teaching a computer class the second semester, and serving as the freshmen class advisor. 9 SMALL CLASSES ENABLE TEACHERS TO GIVE PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION MISS MARJORIE CLARK Enjoying a new electronic typewriter after years of using manuals. Miss Clark gives a demonstration for one of her typing classes. In addition to teaching two typing classes, she also teaches French I II, office practice, and Shorthand I. Miss Clark serves as sponsor for the French Club. Junior Class, and the Cheerleaders. MR. DALE BARTLETT Mr. Bartlett seems enthusiastic while waiting for the band members to come to their first-hour class. Mr. Bartlett, who substituted several months for Mrs. Page, was responsible for all the music classes and programs in both the high school and elementary school while at Neponsct. MRS. CAROL GERROND Moving into a new age of word processing, Mrs. Gerrond checks some information to be entered into the computer. Mrs. Gerrond's busy schedule involves teaching all of the English classes, keeping the library in working order, directing two plays, and sponsoring the Mask Script Club. 10 MRS. LAURIE STEGER Brushing up on her tennis skills, Mrs. Steger prepares to show one of her PE classes a proper serve. Besides teaching PE, she also teaches world history, U.S. history, and U.S. government. Mrs. Steger is also involved with basketball as she coaches the grade school girl’s team and serves as assistant coach of the high school girl’s team. MR. JOHN NELL Using the new VCR instead of the old movie projector, Mr. Nell prepares to show a film to his driver education class. This year, Mr. Nell teaches introductory business, pre-algebra, geometry, accounting. and driver education. He also serves as advisor for the Annual Staff. MRS. JANE HOOD Mrs. Hood is well pleased with the pics which were prepared by one of her home economics students. Being new on the staff this year, Mrs. Hood was initiated into teaching home economics, consumer education, and health. Additional duties involved sponsoring the FHA and their many activities. 11 N.H.S. STAFF 12 MR. ALAN CURRY With the new addition of a vent hood, Mr. Curry keeps watch over a chemistry class experiment. Biology and junior-high science arc also taught by Mr. Curry. He coaches the high school boy's basketball and track teams. MR. JEFF WELLING Utilizing the more modem writing surface for markers instead of the traditional chalkboard, Mr. Welling works through an example for his Algebra I class. As a new faculty member. Mr. Welling’s first year at N.H.S. entailed teaching junior-high math. Algebra I II, advanced math, as well as being Senior Class sponsor and assistant basketball coach. MRS. MARGARET PAGE Anticipating using this selection of music for her chorus class, Mrs. Page previews it prior to classtime. In addition to her new role as a mother, Mrs. Page teaches chorus, band, grade school music and directs the pep band. WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS Miss Clark, Mrs. Steger, and Mrs. Gcrrond look over some gifts at the Christmas Party which was hosted by the Seniors. Mr. Hughbank’s expression proves that looking into one of the older files in the office can be quite interesting. Taking semester tests is not entirely drudgery for N.H.S. students. Here, Mrs. Hood and Mrs. Nash prepare food for snacks during break time. As Mr. Welling completes an Algebra II problem, he's really contemplating how he can come up with an equation for the Fresh-Soph basketball team. 13 SCHOOL PERSONNEL SUPPLY VALUABLE SERVICES Ray Schuyf, Germaine Breitbach, and Diane Bennett arc ready and eager to provide daily transportation for the students of Nc-ponset to school and school activities. Completing his second year as custodian, Don Stabler works hard to install a radiator regulator to hopefully improve the consistency of the school's heating system. Mr. Stabler keeps everything running smoothh at N.H.S., including the buses. After bringing the food to the high school from the cafeteria. Loretta Gutschlag serves a nutritious meal to the noontime crowd in the study hall. 14 LEARNING FROM THE PAST ... TO BUILD THE FUTURE CLASSES Looking through some brochures. Senior Class Officers Stacy Dahl, president; Karen Hcchtncr, treasurer. Jocllen Scott, secretary; Mr. Welling, sponsor; and Ben Pratt, vice-president consider a destination for their class trip. KAREN HECHTNER Class Officer (Vice-President) 2, (Treasurer) 4; Basketball 1-4; French Club 3,4; Mask Script 2-4; Plays 1-4; Varsity Club 1-3; (President) 4; Student Council I; Track 1,2; Homecoming Attendant 2; Prom Greeter I. APRIL HOADLEY Class Officer (Treasurer) 2,3; Plays 2,4; Band I; Chorus 2,3; Student Council 2-4; National Honor Society 2-4; Show Choir 2,3; FFA 1,2. FACING IMPORT STEVE ROBERSON Basketball 1-4; Mask Script 3,4; Plays 2-4; Varsity Club 4; Chorus I ; Track 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 3. JOELLEN SCOTT Class Officer (Vice-President) 3, (Secretary) 2,4; FHA (Historian) 1, (Public Relations) 2, (Treasurer) 3, (Vice-President) 4; Basketball 1-4; Cheerleader 2,3, (Captain) 4; French Club (Vice-President) 3,4; Mask Script 1-4; Varsity Club 1-4; Track Newspaper 2, (Co-Editor) 3, (Editor) 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 1; Track I, (Manager) 2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Show Choir 2-4. 16 rHE FUTURE, SENIORS REALIZE THE NCE OF INCREASING THEIR EDUCATION MIKE BATES Plays 1-3; Prom Greeter I; Homecoming Attendant 4. TIM BENNETT Class Officer (Vice-President) I; Basketball 1-3, (Co-Captain) 4; Mask Script 2,3, (Vice-President) 4; Plays 1-4; Varsity Club 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2, (Kang) 4; Annual Staff 4. STACY DAHL Class Officer (Secretary) 1, (President) 4; FHA 1,2, (Vice-President) 3, (President) 4; French Club 3, (Secretary) 4; Basketball 1-3, (Captain) 4; Mask Script 2,3, (Secretary) 4; Plays 1-4; Varsity Club 3,4; Band 4; Chorus 1-4; Show Choir 2-4; Homecoming Attendant 3, (Queen) 4. SARA KELLY Class Officer (Treasurer) 1, (Secretary) 3; FHA 1-3, (Secretary) 4; Mask Script 3,4; Plays 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Show Choir 2, (Choreographer) 3,4. BEN PRATT Class Officer (President) 1-3, (Vice-President) 4; Basketball 1,2; Mask Script 3, (President) 4; Plays 1-4; Student Council (Treasurer) 2, (President) 4; Track 2; DAR Award 4; Annual Staff 3. (Editor) 4; National Honor Society 2-4; FFA 1, (Vice-President) 2,3, (Secretary) 4; Track Newspaper 4. TERESA SELLERS Sweetwater High School, Sweetwater, TN 1-3; Homecoming Attendant 4. MIKE SISSEL Wyanet High School 1; Varsity Club 2-4; Plays 2. JUNIORS WORK NOW TO BUILD FOR THEIR FUTURE Jacqui Bair Terry Bennett Matt Cravens Lance Gunning James Hamilton Scott Hansen Ted Hulslander Kathy Milnes Tami Milnes Mike Pratt Selina Shores Paul Smith Nancy Stabler Michelle Swearingen 18 Discussing an order for prom decorations with Miss Clark, their advisor, are class officers Lance Gunning, president; Terry Bennett, vice-president; Kathy Milnes, secretary; and Nancy Stabler, treasurer. Juniors take a breath of fresh air before tackling another day of studies and activities. ALTHOUGH FEW IN NUMBER, SOPHOMORES MAKE THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN AT N.H.S. Rodney Bennett Lisa Brimhall Curtis Crofton Mike Evans Jenny Smith Mrs. Stcger. advisor of the Sophomore Class, helps them to get ideas for sponsoring Homecoming, one of their main class projects. 20 Freshmen class members look on as Mr. Hughbanks explains some of the many opportunities that lie ahead. N.H.S. PROVIDES NEW EXPERIENCES FOR FRESHMEN Chris and Tracy enjoy their first N.H.S. Christmas party while unwrapping their gifts from other students. 21 LOOKING TO THE PAST TO BUILD THE FUTURE Class of 1925 Dorothy Benedict Evelyn Bennett Pcarlc Berry Kenneth Blake Grace Cinnamon Bessie Eaton Elma Fields Irvin Fields Lucille Gunning Helen Higgins Ralph Johnson Verna Kcmmcrling Bessie Kopp Inez Kustcr Floyd Logue Helen Lyford Naomi Market Clarence Mcar Arlene Norton Myrtle Pence Harold Pickering Ethel Robinson Stephen Russell Ula Scott Francis Shaner Eva Swearingen Class of 1926 Earl Bennett Gordon Burnett Nina Dahl Margaret Failon George Gerrond Louise Jackson George Russell Harry Russell Cora Mac Smith Waunecta Smith Helen Stabler Bruce Whaples Class of 1927 Cecil Cinnamon Ruth Dahl John Gunning Glen Lyle Chester McMillan Elmer McMillan William Nellis Helen Robinson Beulah Spencer Ralph Stabler Leonard Witte Class of 1928 Pansy Berry Bernard Carney Ralph Girven Maurinc Hannum Ida Junis Mildred Kuster Margaret Lyle Uluvia Lyle Harold Robinson Arthur Sharer Elizabeth Stabler Sherman Stetson Class of 1929 Lois E. Bennett Vernon Bennett Berdene Gunning Ethel Livingston Aldene Norton While looking at pictures of their parents and grandparents who graduated from N.H.S., Mike Bates, Tim Bennett, Ben Pratt, Karen Hechtner, and Jo Scott contemplate the influence their ancestors have had in shaping their future. Lottie Norton Donna Pickering Dorothy Pratt Elinor Russell Blanche Spencer Bernice Stabler Grace Stabler Helen Stewart Bruce Stuart Class of 1930 Eddie Berry E. Dillon Blake Bart Briggs Bertha Crcascy John Elliott Vivian Hannum Scott Lyford Clarice Lyle T. Edwin Norton John Oberg Marvin Pigg Florence Richards Dale Shaner Jean Spencer George Whaples C lass of 1931 Harry Berry Eileen Carney Ruth Cinnamon William Creasey James Driscoll Hilda Girven Marjorie Hill Clarence Kuster Evelyn Lyle Mabel Lyle Carl Matheson Harl Matheson J. Warren Miller W Wayne Miller Clarence Robinson Francis Russell Glenn Shaner Margaret Van DeSam pel Charles Wood Class of 1932 Leona Anderson LeRoy Berry Vera Bennett Elden Bitting Darrell Blake Robert Coates Mary Crcascy Elizabeth Driscoll Evah Gerard Harry Hill Lucille Oberg Melvin Richards Josephine Scott I BWfCOce Scott Warren Scott Dorothy Stabler Meredith Tracy Borgia Wetzel Class of 1933 Leanorc Bennett Dale Bitting Elaine Cinnamon Avery Dickerson Esther Fields Lawrence Harlan William Heise Bernice Kaiser George Kopp Gerald Kuster Lorainc Lang Mary Norton Wilbur Norton Wilma Norton Gertrude Pratt Lawrence Reed Dclfrcd Sadler Elizabeth Scott Randall Shaner Margaret Spencer Alta Stetson Jane Stetson Edna Swearingen Class of 1934 Margaret Ahlgren Theo Babb Velma Berry Kenneth Brady Elizabeth Coates Alice Crcasey Charlotte Gerard Bertha Gunning Mabel Hood Mary Ann Hood Hayden Kaiser Alma Oberg Evelyn Omanson Margaret Parks Mildred Robinson Geraldine Russell Herbert Scaife Eleanor Scott Lloyd Twing Class of 1935 Clarence Ahlgren Dorothy Ahlgren Marian Bitting Helen Bumphrey Eleanor Buswell Helen Cinnamon Wilmur Driscoll Genevieve Elliott Ellen Girven Max Kuster Helen Miller Charles Moodic Charles Norton Dorothy Oberg Kenneth Reed Dean Sandhagen Harold Stetson Evelvn Sweanngen Ina Sweanngen Katherine Wilt Class of 1936 Paul Berry Eleanor Bowen Dorothy Burnett Alma Currier Esther Dewhirst Dorothy Harrison Dorothy Mear Evelyn Norton Rolland Omanson Willard Pearson Helen Scott Robert Scott Lcola Sharp Class of 1937 Charles Bates Evelyn Bitting Francis Brady Harlan Carpenter Jeanne Coates Mervin Dahl Ethel Dewhirst Arlene Gerard Lorene Gerard Margaret Girven Ruth Grubb John Hood Ramon Hulick Thomas Keeney 22 Lyman Rollins Helen Stabler Robert Stetson Eleanor Obcrg Class of 1938 Betty Armstrong Warren Bennett Aldcn Berry Mary Berry Orval Bowen Manone C'rossland Mary Ann Dnscoll Cecil Gunning Orville Hcisc Bemad i ne Lyle Dons McMeen Arlene )berg Philip Omanson LeRoy Rollins Laura Scott Mary Stabler Carolyn Stetson Lawrence Swearingen Gass of 1939 John Brady Robert C innamon Romanic Currier Robert Girvin Ethel Harlan Edwin Hcise Helen Hcisc Wilbur Miller Norman Parker Mildred Scaifc Emery Sprowls Esther Stabler Hazel Williamson Helen Stetson C lass of 1940 Pete Armstrong Clarence Bennett Anabel Berry Marjonc Berry Florence Blake Paul Dnscoll Elaine Dinwiddie Eugene Gunning Della Haddy Warren Harvey Wayne Headley Clifford Lyle Virgil Price Wayne Price Blaine Reed Arthur Robinson Class of 1941 Garnet Addis Vema Bennett Shirley Bitting Lillian Burnett Helen Curran Dorothy Dinwiddie Harvey Hoogcrwerf James Junis Betty l-ake Anna Miller Thelma Parker Beverly Seeds Neva Skoog Velma Sprowls Lois Stabler Willard Stabler Donald Stetson Donald Swearingen John Vcrbout Hass of 1942 Margaret Bates Lloyd Bennett, Jr. Robert Craig Kenneth Gerard Avis Haddy Sarah Hood Laura Kustcr Vyla McMeen Josephine Norton Esther Omanson Villiam Schmidt C lass of 1943 Margaret Bennett Marjorie Bitting Wilbur Blake Lawrence Evans Kathryn Gunning Eloise Harvey Floyd Hoogcrwerf Marjone Jackson Jean Kaine Allen Pratt Kathleen Sharp Howard Sprowls Charles Stabler Francis Stabler Lloyd Stabler Marjone Tucker Class of 1944 Lois Berry Maxine Gunning Virginia Bates Gertrude Block Elaine Brackc Delores C urran Arthur Kcmerling Ward Norton, Jr. Shirley Pardue Wilbur Seeds C lass of 1945 Donald Bates Joe Dinwiddie Dorothy Driscoll James Golby Carolyn Hamilton Adelaide Junis Bruce McMeen Vivian McMeen Harry Norton Lcola Pardue Doris Pratt Edward Vcrbout Class of 1946 Lyman Bitting Virginia Bennett Ruth Block Patricia Curran Marvin Craig Wayne Jacobson Joanne Kopp Lyman Miller John Mitchell Jack Pickering Dean Price Wayne Price Elaine Schmidt Ivan Skoog Ellis Stabler Shirley Stabler Lloyd Tucker Class of 1947 John Ahlgren Jean Driscoll Kitty Mac Golby Howard Gunning Gwendolyn Headley Caryl Junis Mary Lou Kaine Virgil Lindquist Barbara McMeen Shirley VanMcir Robert Pickering Harry Pratt Junior Swcanngcn Jack Tautkus Mary Ann Verbout (lass of 1948 Betty Bennett Shirley Berry John Currier Mary Lu Hamson Joanne Hodge Thomas Junis Lawrence Krahn Clarice Kuster Janie Murray Clarence Norton Corrinnc Ouart Dick Pratt Robert Roycc Vcm Schmidt Donald Stabler Wayland Stabler Mollie Stetson Hass of 1949 Mary Ann Ahlgren Lee Beery Hugo Block Doublas Burnett Carolyn Dahl Harold Grubb Betty Lou Jackson Richard Kuster Robert Norton Manbeth Ripka Class of 1950 Thomas Ahlgren Mary Ann Christiansen Barbara Curran Wayne Gerrond John Golby John Gunning Anna Mae Harvey John Heise C'herie Lyford Lillie Miller Arnold Schmidt Joseph Stetson Class of 1951 James Bennett Wilbur Bennett Carol Blake Elizabeth Golby Regina Golby Beverly Gould Ruth Jury Pat Kaine Bonnie Kemerling Harriet Krahn Patricia Norton Glenn Ouart Tom Pratt Faye Stabler Joyce Stabler Donna Swearingen Sylvia Swearingen ( ary l Verbout La Verne Wood Class of 1952 Shirley Bennett Janis Bigham Neil Burnett Bernice Christiansen Beulah Christiansen Donald Gerrond Barbara Mercer James Vcrbout Willis Wood Maurice Yepsen Wendell Yepsen Class of 1953 Robert Carlson Richard Daniel Elaine DeSchepper Leslie Girven Marlene Gould Betty Kuster Mary Mercer George Ouart Carol Stabler Janice Stabler Kenneth Stabler John Swearingen Class of 1954 Ruth Crocgacrt Robert DeSchepper Ted Folgcr Patricia Golby Lila Junis Joan Krahn Joyce Lyford Beth Miller Edwin Peterson Arliss Sharer Bill Studley Thelbcrt Thompson Betty Verbout Class of 1955 Arrolin Berry Jeanette Bigham Sandra Brady Beverly Colgan Terry Folger Merrill Gunning Vema Harvey Duane Heise Richard Heise Francis Junis Paul Low, Jr. Howard Mercer Wendell Miller Joan Nash Viola Ouart Peggy Pratt Patricia Shaner Eleanor Stabler Peggy Welboume Marvin Williams Steve Wood Myrtle Yepsen Class of 1956 Glenn Carlson Eloise Folger Sandra McMeen Eileen Miller Janice Olson Harold Roush. Jr. Wayne Stabler Class of 1957 Edwin Bannas Suzanne Burcham Margaret Carley Walter Claeys Robert Foes William Guthrie Bruce Heise Stanley Kaiser Carol Krahn Howard Milncs Richard Rcdcnius Joan Williams Marlene Williams Jerry Welboume Class of 1958 Josephine Amburgy Lesie Bennett Margaret Bennett Arnold Carlson Mary Ann Gunning Stephen Gunning Mary Hill Kay Kizer George Krahn Gloria Manley John Warren Miller Bob Milncs Linda Moon Ronald Morris Joan Nanninga Becky Shancr Nancy Thorp Dan Wood Class of 1959 John Amburgy James Burcham Carolyn Carley Buddy Carlson Cecil Dahl Richard Foes William Mercer Janet Miller Ronald Miller Sharon Nash Jean Papacek John Rednour Sandra Stetson Lawrence Whaples Class of 1960 Alan Bates Ivan Bennett John Bennett Sam Berry Gary Coates Eileen Golby Paul Heberer Marshall Holmes Alan Kaiser Carolyn Pratt Verna Miller Delores Moore Forrest Pratt John Scott Linda Shaner Dennis Yepsen Gary Stabler Class of 1961 Audrey Bennett Robert Bennett Robert Berry David Cannon Mary Carlson Leslie Dahl David Dana Susan Gerrond James Hill William Holmes Louise McKie Marilyn Papacek Lam Pratt Allie Rednour Robert Redenius Patricia Stetson Jerry Swearingen Mary Swearingen Class of 1962 Lee Bennett Brad Berry Barbara Burcham Diana Dana Rose Mane Golby Phyllis Hepner Melanie Holmes Lois Miller Virginia Miller Vicki Morris Susan Pletkovich Clarence Rednour Connie Stabler Lee Stabler James Thorp John Vcrbout Robert VerHcccke Class of 1963 La Verne Bennett Ronald Brady Carolyn Cinnamon Ronald Foes Ronald Nash Larry Stabler Nancy Stetson Judy Williams Class of 1964 James Berry Barbara Carley John Gerrond Timothy Golby Daniel Gunning Pamela Holsclaw Michael Johnson Mary Kaiser Douglas Miles Carol Miller Dawn Morris James Robinson Marilyn Shaner Louise Swearingen Jay Vcrbout Class of 1965 Sue Bennett Dennis Berry Kathy Berry Mary Sue Cinnamon Bradley Currier LeRoy Dana Julie Gotheridge Gregg Gunning Jill Hill Dennis Jackson John Karcs Cheri Luther Barbara Miller Mary Jane Miller Jon Pickering Pamela Rakestraw Marilyn Stabler Linda Stetson Margot Taylor Dennis VanMcir Carol Verbout Sherry Williamson Class of 1966 John Berry Charles Blake Patsy Brady Mryna Burnett C. Roger Cannon Ronald Gerard Marlis Hepner Donovan Hodgett Becky Hood Nancy Kaiser Terry Kuster James Larimer Nancy Miller Joseph Robinson Steve Rollins Glenn Shancr Dan Stetson Greg Stetson Andrea Wall Class of 1967 Mary Bennett Michael Berry Donald Brady Linda Dana Diane Dickerson Joanne Homer Nancy Jackson Gary Moore Mary Pickering Sally Stabler Sherry Stabler Virginia Stone Carol Van Meir Judith Verbout Celia Wood Janice Scidcn Class of 1968 Mark Bowen Steven Bradley Susan Craine Susan Dickerson Ellis Hepner Richard Hodgett Nadine Kaiser Susan Jo Kidd Faye Luther Marlene Miller A. Ross Morris Pamela Pickering Mary Robinson Barbara Stetson Pamela Swearingen Julia Trcmont Patricia Wall Class of 1969 Sue Bradley Allan Cannon Cathy Currier Clifford Gunning Carol Hoadley Tom Hood David Jackson Michael Lindbeck Michael Lyford Carla Matheson Gary Miller Marty Norton James Pletkovich Roger Robinson Linda Schicler Tim Shaner Pat Stone Ida Swearingen Donald Vcrbout Cindy Voels John Williams Larry Williams Roy Williams Class of 1970 David Berry Thomas Blake Michael Bradley Peggy Craine Patricia Dana Pafricia Devenyns Paula Hoadley Keith Kaiser Becky Kemerling Lynn Luther Robert Miller Judith Moore Gloria Murray Pamela Norton Harry Norton Brent Price Linda Price Alan Rollins Gary Stabler Jerry Stabler John Stabler Kenneth Verbout Class of 1971 Arlene Carley James Gray Douglas Hodgett I eborah Hood Steven Jannie Thomas Kidd Jeffrev Lyford Julie Lyford Stephen Miller Charlotte Murray Christine Rollins Alan Scott Jcrral Sciden Jon Smith Michael Stone Shannon Swearingen Charles Weber. Jr. Carol Williams Cheryl Williams Class of 1972 Virginia Bowen Allan Bradley Steven Brown Mary C arley Grace Dana Dan Gray Linda Heinrich Carol Heiser ( laris Hepner Rose Jums Mark Kemerling Polly Price Nancy Rollins David Smith Scott Steffen Robert Stetson Jacqueline Swearingen James Tremont Jerry Vcrbout Nancy Wall C lass of 1973 Harry Bennett Jolcnc Jacobson Michael Jannie John Junis Mark Kaiser Christine Kidd Kathryn Lindstrom Diana Logsdon Susan Moore Richard Mueller Gary Norton Richard Norton Michael Nyert Lisa Pickering Randy Pickering Renee Pickering Laurel Price Raymond Robinson Rex Scidcn Terry Smith Jack Stabler Mary Stetson George Stone C lass of 1974 Terry Brown Ted Folgcr. Jr. Grant Gerrond Marilyn Heiser 24 Steven Junis Randall Kaiser Timothy Mahnesmith Nancy Mealman Teresa Norton Roger Pratt Ronald Skaggs Dennis Stabler Julie Stabler Theresa StefTen Luc ret i a Thumma Beverly Van Meir Carl Wall Russell Weber Class of 1975 Yvonne Anderson Jeffery Brown Dwain Carley A. Clark Currier, Jr. Jayne Dove Carol Golby Nancy Heiscr Barbara Jannic Margaret Kidd James Moore Susan Mueller Debra Norton Mark Norton Joseph Nyert Rebecca Price Michael Stetson Thomas Stone Harold Swearingen Jorgen Stark Dennis Wall Jody Wittmeyer C'lass of 1976 Steven Adams Kevin Brown Marilyn Sue Brown Mark Cunningham Jan Gerrond Laura Hood Debra Junis Fred Kopp Gary Krahn Kevin Logsdon Steven Mealman Robert Nyert Anita Stabler Patti Stetson Eva Tremont Jani Wittmeyer Class of 1977 Clinton Block Arlene Claeys Brenda Folger Barbara Gerrond Patricia Gunning James Heiser Jeffrey Hoogerwcrf Julius Maes David Mueller Lane Norton Gregg Pickering Laun Smith Mark Stetson Charles Thumma, Jr. Deborah Vcrbout John Wall Hass of 1978 Sonya Anderson Walter Claevs II Jo Lyn Crofton David Dailey. Jr. Martin Golby Marcia Heise Michael Heise Dwayne Jackson David Kaiser Bradley Kemerling Dena Kopp David Krahn Mark Mauceri David Mealman Vickie Mowbray Kathryn Nyert Ronald Quart Michael Schurer Melanie Snyder Peggy Weber Jom Wittmeyer Benjamin Yepscn Class of 1979 Allison Berry Sonia Block Daniel Breitbach Brian Crofton David Duff Peteann Gricius Robert Gunning Janet Hoadlcy Tony Karcs Douglas Lindbcck Karen Moore Larry Mueller Patricia Price Lisa Smith Crystal Stabler Clifton Stetson Class of 1980 Mark Claeys Connie Davis Tim Folger Robert Heise Sandra James Catherine Junis Troy Kaiser James Kroot Douglas Long Louis Martinez, Jr. Gary Mowbray Deborah Schurer Gina Siemers Timothy Stone Hanna Weinberg Steven Williamson Class of 1981 Michael Barnes Herb Dailey Virginia Gunning Shyla Guthrie Brett Gutschlag Daniel Hoadley Cheryl Laub Joanne Miller Susan Mowbray Cheryl Ouart Todd Prowant Torn Saito Roxanne Vocls Craig Williamson Jay Wittmeyer Class of 1982 Dawn Bennett Tamara Bennett Troy Davis Susan Heise Mclodyc Hicks Terry Kopp Lisa Laub Robert Lindbeck Mark Miller Kris Moore Lisa Nyert Shawn Schurer Jon Scott Robert Skaggs Jamie Wittmeyer Mary Rachel Yepscn Class of 1983 Jeff Bennett Margaret Crofton Debra Dailey Cheryl Guthrie Rick Hamilton Kelly Hechtner Carol Heise Richard Heise Dawn Huffman Kathryn Krahn James Miller Kamala Nash Jennifer Schuyf Jay Scott William Stabler Class of 1984 Kelly Bennett Ann Cambron Gregory Crofton Todd Evans Eric Fisher Amy Kaiser Brenda Kopp Teresa Logsdon Brian Milnes Shcllic Monroe Kristina Shores Jeffery Stabler Class of 1985 Tracey Bennett Julie Duff Dawn Fisher Richard Gunning Kendra Heise Lori Peterson Anthony Roberson Solomon Shaner Cindy Sissel David Snyder Susan Verbout Jeffrey Williamson Class of 1986 Wendy Bates Robert Bennett Troy Craine Marley Crockett Sally Dahl Julie Golby Chelese Guthrie Christopher Hoadley John Howard Phillip Miller Angela Morris Kirsten Nash Jennifer Scott Bradley Smith Class of 1987 Paula Cambron Laurie Canellos Glen Cravens Brian Logsdon Jozc Lopcman Kellie Monroe Kari Moore Adam Pratt Brian Shores Marla Stabler SMALL CLASSES PROVIDE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES While discussing a problem. Mike and Tami prepare for their next Algebra II test. As Lance studies in the background. Chris and Teresa seem momentarily distracted from their studies. With eager anticipation, some of the girls serve themselves at the refreshment table during the Christmas Party. James takes advantage of the refreshments provided after a grueling semester test. 26 LEARNING FROM ACTIVITIES LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION FOR THE “BAD CHILDREN” Fillybuster the wizard (Mike Pratt) and the witch (Sara Kelly) brew up a spell as Father (Lance Gunning), Mother (Joe Scott), Gretel (Kathy Milnes). and Hansel (Scott Hansen) look on while performing in the play, The Bad Children.” Cast members Terry Bennett. Ted Hulslander. Stacy Dahl. Missy Stuckey, Chadd Currier. Jo Scott. Lance Gunning. Karen Hechtner. Steve Roberson. Lisa Brimhall. Scott Hansen. Mike Pratt. Sara Kelly. Kathy Milnes. Nancy Stabler. Angie Canellos. Tim Bennett, Michelle Swearingen. Rodney Bennett. James Hamilton, and Ben Pratt sing one of the several musical numbers in the play which was directed by Mrs. Gerrond. 28 Lance Gunning and Jo Scott try to persuade their children, Scott Hansen and Kathy Milnes, to be good in the play which involved a fairy tale theme. Following the play, everyone enjoyed a delicious dessert bar prepared by the FHA with the assistance of their advisor. Mrs. Hood. Mike Pratt and Sara Kelly put their best foot forward during their song and dance number. Another scene depicts the witch and wizard trying to “zap” the bad children into being good while a scared rabbit and concerned parents await the outcome. LADY ZEPHYRS CONCLUDE A FANTASTIC SEASON Angie Cancllos. Tami Milnes. Manager Courtney Blake, Nancy Stabler. Tracy Ince. Stacy Dahl, Lisa Brimhall. Kathy Milnes. Karen Hechtner. and Jocllen Scott display the trophy for winning the Neponset One-Day Tournament. Coached by Mr. Blake with the assistance of Mrs. Steger. the Lady Zephyrs compiled an excellent record of 21 wins and 6 losses. The season concluded for the second straight year with the Zephyrs going up against Eureka in the Sectional Final. NHS OPP Atkinson 51 41 Galva 57 33 Ohio 52 30 Princeville 55 25 Brimfield 61 72 Kewanee 51 59 Toulon 62 35 Wethersfield 59 38 Manlius 60 51 Brimfield 55 62 Annawan 59 30 Tampico 62 42 Henry 50 24 LaMoille 51 54 Bradford 46 42 Ohio 52 29 LaMoille 48 41 Western 46 48 Wyanet 54 27 Orion (OT) 55 54 Wyoming 47 29 Lostant 43 29 Walnut 62 44 Bradford 62 43 Western (OT) 52 50 St. Bede 46 20 Eureka 37 38 Joanne Thompson, the foreign exchange student from New Zealand that played for Western, grabs the ball while Stacy hopes that the referees won’t call a foul on her. 30 BY REACHING THE SECTIONAL FINAL (Top picture) Karen drives towards the basket for another bucket against the Bnmfield Indians. Nancy tries to stop Thompson from driving into the lane. Unfortunately, the Zephyrs lost this game, but they got their revenge by beating Western by two points in overtime to win the Regional Championship. Karen Hechtner. Kim Scully from LaMoille, Deb Blythe from Wyanet, Kathy Milnes. and Jody Harris from Ohio (not pictured) received awards for being named to the team of the One-Day Tournament. Both Tami and Kathy reach for the basketball during a home game with the Brimfield girls. Lisa pulls down another important rebound against the Toulon girls. 31 N.H.S. Cheerleaders Michelle Swearingen. Captain Joellen Scott. Tami Milnes. Nancy Stabler, Tracy Ince, Angie Canellos. Tracy Rohrig, and Lisa Brimhall get ready for action in cheering on the Zephyrs. Practice pays off as the cheerleaders build a great pyramid. Performing this formation requires the combined efforts of both squads. 32 FIGHT, WIN” CHEERLEADERS: “GO, With Lisa as their leader, the other J-V cheerleaders follow her movements. SPORTS — GIVES VARIETY TO SCHOOL LIFE Angie Canellos checks out just how far she has to throw the discus to get first place. (Above left) At the Athletic Banquet. Jo Scott was named as having the best freethrow percentage. Stacey Dahl received a certificate for making the Second Conference Team; Tami Milnes received the Most-Improved Award; Nancy Stabler was named Miss Hustle; Kathy Milnes was named most valuable and unanimously picked for All-Conference; and Karen Hechtner was honored for having the most rebounds and being named unanimous All-Conference. Getting help with their corsages, JV Cheerleaders Lisa Brimhall. Tracy Ince, Angie Canellos. and Tracy Rohng get psyched up for the Homecoming Game. (Lower left) Steve Roberson. Tim Bennett. Mike Pratt, and Scott Hansen show off their hard-earned awards which they received at the Athletic Banquet. As Steve plants himself firmly in the sand pit to win the long jump. Mr. Curry checks out his form for any needed improvements. 33 NHS Opponents 53 56 55 56 39 54 52 41 49 51 68 40 47 53 54 72 68 81 90 70 55 86 58 53 49 Williamsficld Bradford Toulon Tiskilwa Galva Wyanet Atkinson Brimfield Ohio Walnut Atkinson Tampico LaMoille Wyoming Tampico Wyanet Walnut Williamsfield Twin City Ohio Western Sparland Manlius Annawan Bradford 56 55 45 63 49 55 48 56 90 60 46 67 55 56 65 66 73 70 52 92 63 55 66 60 56 34 ZEPHYRS MAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER (Left page) This year, Mr. Curry’s Zephyrs consisted of Steve Roberson, Lance Gunning, Tim Bennett, Mike Pratt, Scott Hansen and Terry Bennett. (Left) Chris Nash, Chadd Currier, James Hamilton, Rodney Bennett, Mitch Milnes and Chris Hulslander composed the Fresh-Soph. squad which was coached by Mr. Welling. jl A I i (Left page) Lance looks for an opening around the Manlius defender as Mike and Scott get into position. (Left middle) Chris shows some of his Michael Jordan moves on the Tampico defender, as Rodney looks on. As the Sparland defender tries to stop him, Chadd’s on the move to the basket. 35 HOMECOMING IS The 1987-88 Homecoming Court consisted of crown bearer Tim Pratt; last year's attendant Paul Hansen, Chadd Currier, Curtis Crofton, Mike Pratt, Mike Bates, King Tim Bennett, Queen Stacy Dahl, Teresa Sellers, Tami Milnes, Jenny Smith. Angie Canellos, last year's attendant Maria Stabler, and crownbcarer Amber Thurwangcr. At the Homecoming game against Wil-liamsfield. the cheerleaders eagerly await the appearance of the Zephyrs. Lance and Stacy turn their attention towards the camera as Karen and Kaf more interested in the people on the dance floor. Tim Bennett and Stacy Dahl, Homecoming King and Queen, make their procession through the gym be tore the start of the varsity game. 36 A VICTORIOUS SUCCESS! Taking adv antage of the dance music are Mr. and Mrs. Hughbanks and some of the parents. Some of the Homecoming attendants enjoy a slow dance together. Crownbearers, Amber Thurwanger and Tim Pratt, carry out their duties during the presentation of the court preceding the game at Central Gymnasium. Chadd and Angie take a refreshing break during the Homecoming Dance. SMALL TRACK SQUAD Coached by Mr. Curry, Neponset's track team consisted of (kneeling) Angie Canellos, Joellen Scott, Curtis Crofton, Steve Roberson, (standing) Lance Gunning. Scott Hansen, Lisa Brimhall and Rodney Bennett. Joellen Scott can’t wait to get done It looks easy as Steve flies through the air while with this 3200 at LaMoille. competing in the long jump. Angie is all smiles as she gets ready to heave the shot put. 38 GIVES THEIR BEST Rodney seems to be doing some self-analysis while the other team members and their coach pool their thoughts in getting ready for the next events at a meet. Rodney is determined to break 100 ft. in the discus. Scott prepares to put the shot at Tampico. 39 “WHAT DID YOU DO AT SCHOOL TODAY?” Written and directed by Mrs. Gerrond “What Did You Do at School Today?” was presented to an enthusiastic crowd in April. Kathy Milnes. Stacy Dahl, Tim Bennett, Michelle Swearingen. Joellen Scott, Nancy Stabler. Sara Kelly, Rodney Bennett, Steve Roberson, Lisa Brimhall, Angie Canellos, Lance Gunning and Scott Hansen. and engineer Jamie Hamilton, practice the finale one more time. Other cast members not shown were Mike Pratt, Karen Hechtner, Ben Pratt, Chadd Currier. Selina Shores and Terry Bennett. A few of the “teeners” discuss some of their problems and goals “down on the comer.” (Above right) Ethyl (Stacy Dahl) tells Lu Sendz (Lisa Brimhall) about her long life, which surprisingly enough is a lot like Lu's. All of the “teeners” meet “down on the comer” to plan what they will do to the teachers each day and to discuss life in general. 40 A group of teenagers congregate while Tad Long (Scott) and Binky Bright (Nancy) try to carry on a phone conversation despite the numerous interruptions from the Kid (Terry). Composed of Sara. Stacy, Joel-len, Michelle and Selina, the Show Choir prepare one of their marvelous routines for the play. Mr. Twiller (Mike) imitates a teenager dancing down the hall, while Mr. Wiley (Tim) gets angry about the other teachers not paying attention to the meeting agenda. 41 JUNIORS AND SENIORS SET THE MOOD Steve is ready for anything at Prom, which was held at the Waunee Farm Restaurant. 42 FOR “THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT” Ben Pratt and Teresa Sellers are all smiles after being named King and Queen at Prom. They were selected by the Juniors who sponsor the Prom. Michelle Swearingen and Teddi Burress were very surprised and excited at the events that were going to happen during the Prom. Mike Evans and April Hoadley enjoy watching the events at the dance. Jo Scott reads the Class Will which was written by each Senior class member. 43 SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS, BUT Having just arrived on the stage. Mike Sis-sel tries to retrieve his cap which fell victim to a gust of wind. April Hoadley. the Salutatorian. receives her diploma from Jack Scott, President of the School Board. Kathy zipps Jocllen up while she has fun posing for the picture to the enjoyment of April and Stacy. Kathy Milnes and Lance Gunning, marshals, begin the graduation ceremony on the nice but breezy evening. Graduation has been held outside on the tennis courts for the last several years. With his fellow classmates listening intently. Valedictorian Ben Pratt gives his speech telling of similar backgrounds which will be used to achieve different goals for each class member. 44 DIFFERENT FUTURES FOR THE SENIORS Deciding lhat their futures ac so bright, the Seniors put on “shades” for the receiving line. Stacy Dahl, Sara Kelly and Joellen Scott sing “My Wish for You” accompanied by Mrs. Page. While walking towards the aisle leading to the platform. Teresa Sellers contemplates her year as a Senior at N.H.S. Steve and Tim look at some congratulatory cards in the locker room pnor Rev. James Hancock gives the invocation during the graduation to getting dressed for graduation. ceremony. 45 END-OF-THE-YEAF Ben Pratt received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award, DAR Award and the Scholastic Achievement Award in Agriculture. April Hoadley received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award and the Scholastic Achievement Award in Business. (Above right) Steve Roberson receives the Sportsmanship Award from Mr. Hughbanks at Graduation. Stacy Dahl received the Loyalty Award at the Alumni Banquet. In accordance with past tradition, the new Student Council President. Mike Pratt, receives the Torch of Knowledge from Ben Pratt, the outgoing president. Ben Pratt and Sara Kelly receive the Citizenship Award from Mr. Hughbanks. 46 Mr. Hughbanks announces that Joel-len Scott and Ben Pratt are the recipients of the Opportunity Award. AWARDS PRESENTED Rodney, Lance and Angie received awards for perfect attendance for one year. Miss Clark presents the Tom Kroot French Award to Jocllcn Scott during the Awards Assembly. Winners of the Teen of the Month Awards during the year were Ben Pratt. Steve Roberson. Tim Bennett, Sara Kelly. Stacy Dahl and Jocllcn Scott. Joellen was also named as a Bureau County winner as well. Joellen and Sara talk about the music awards that they have just received. Joellen received the John Philip Sousa Award and Sara received the Choral Award. Ben, Joellen, Kathy, Tami. Nancy, Lance and April received “N” ’s for their outstanding academic marks. They were also recognized at the Honors Banquet sponsored by the local Ki-wanis Club. 47 “FROM YOUNG CHICK TO OLD HEN” SAYS MRS. GERROND UPON RETIRING AFTER 27 YEARS AT N.H.S. Shown during her earlier years at N.H.S. as well as in a recent photograph, Mrs. Ger-rond fulfilled her teaching career at Neponset High School where she taught all levels of English, served as librarian, initiated and sponsored the Mask Script, directed numerous plays, and accepted other responsibilities as needed throughout the years. Mrs. Gerrond accepts a plaque of appreciation for all of her dedicated efforts from Ben Pratt on behalf of the Mask Script members. During the graduation ceremony. Board President Jack Scott presents a plaque to Mrs. Gerrond commemorating her years of service to Neponset High School and to her students. In her impromptu acceptance. Mrs. Gerrond made the remark that she had gone from a young chick to an old hen while teaching at Neponset. The community gives their best wishes for her in her new career as a writer. 48 LEARNING FROM ORGANIZATIONS LIFE AT N.H.S. i.fc i Lf K ■ n nn rnnpo aamn ik i IK J,U nn mi ICE ms + (Top) Students and faculty of Neponset High School pose beneath some of the recent alumni pictures in the study hall. (Above) After a hard day of coping with their students, Mrs. Stcgcr hurries to get to basketball practice while Miss Clark is ready for a quick nap and a strong cup of coffee. (Above right) These dedicated students take advantage of their study hall in order to succeed in their class work. Getting back from their field trip to the corporate offices of John Deere and Davenport Bank and Trust, these business students enjoyed the day along with students from several other local schools in the Tri-County Vocational Regional System. FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERESTS CONTINUED IN FRENCH CLUB French Club officers Stacy Dahl, secretary; Lance Gunning, president; Miss Clark, advisor; Terry' Bennett, vice-president; and Scott Hansen, treasurer; look over menus for their annual French Club dinner. Getting ready for a quick lunch-hour meeting with their advisor Miss Clark, are French Club members Lance Gunning. Tami Milncs, Terry Bennett, Scott Hansen, Nancy Stabler, Selina Shores, Stacy Dahl, Karen Hcchtner, Missy Stuckey, Kathy Milnes. and Joellcn Scott. 51 Previewing with Mrs. Page some of the music to be perfomred at the Augustana Choral Festival are participants Jo Scott, James Hamilton. Michelle Swearingen, and Sara Kelly. Representing the chorus at contest were Jo. Sara. Stacy and James, each of whom competed with a solo selection. Discussing the contest results of their duets, Jo and Stacy sang together as well as Stacy and Michelle. 52 CHORUS PROVIDES FOR ADVANCEMENT OF VOCAL TALENTS Getting ready for a rehearsal are chorus members Michelle Swearingen, Jo Scott. James Hamilton, Director Mr. Bartlett, Selina Shores. Stacy Dahl. Sara Kelly, and Kathy Milnes. Mr. Bartlett substituted for Mrs. Page while she was on a leave-of-abscence. Several performances by the chorus were enjoyed by local audiences. Chorus members enjoy rehearsing their song and dance routine one more time pnor to performing in the play, “What Did You Do at School Today?” 53 SMALL BAND TRIES FOR A BIG SOUND Band members gel into “Proud Mary“ while performing as a pep band during halftimes at the basketball games at Central in Kcwanee. Band members. Mike Pratt. Jo Scott. Angie Canellos, Tami Milncs. James Hamilton, Nancy Stabler. Mr. Bartlett, Stacy Dahl, and Jenny Smith await the start of a first-hour practice session. Under the direction of Mr. Bartlett during the first part of the year, the band performed at the Christmas Concert. Mrs. Page resumed her duties as band director in late March. Mrs. Page goes over the agenda with Nancy Stabler who represented Ncponset at the IMEA Festival. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS m Although not an active organization at N.H.S., the National Honor Society composed of Kathy Milnes. Ben Pratt, April Hoadley, and Lance Gunning emphasizes student achievement in the areas of academics, leadership, character, and service. Another organization supporting athletics is the Booster Club composed of parents of N.H.S. athletes. Howard Milnes, Connie Bennett, and Ted Canellos take advantage of the hospitality room at the basketball games which was one of the club's projects. Mr. Curry, who with Mr. Blake served as advisor of the “N Club, shows his free-throw style to some of the members. “N” Club officers Lance Gunning, Karen Hechtner, Mike Pratt, Scott Hansen, and Kathy Milnes get organized following their election at the picnic held at Francis Park at the beginning of the school year. 55 FHA HAS AN ACTIVE YEAR WITH NEW ADVISOR Officers Missy Stuckey, treasurer; Stacy Dahl, president; Sara Kelly, secretary; Mrs. Hood, advisor; Joel-len Scott, vice-president; and Lisa Brimhall, public relations; discuss various projects for the upcoming year. Tami Milnes later replaced Missy as treasurer. (Above left) While on the FHA field trip to the Quad-Cities, members pose on the bus having donned their favorite shades. (Above) Angie, Tracy, Jocllcn, Jenny and Michelle show varied interest in the items to be sold from the Tom Watt kits. During Valentine’s week, Karen and Stacy enjoy displaying and selling FHA items. 56 Grouping behind their emblem, FHA members consisted of Tracy Ince. Tracy Rohng, Jenny Smith, Sara Kelly, Lisa Brimhall, Joellen Scott, Stacy Dahl, Michelle Swearingen, Missy Stuckey, Advisor Mrs. Hood. Karen Hechtner, Angie Canellos, Nancy Stabler, Tami Milnes, and Selina Shores. I During the FHA Christmas Party Tami and Nancy take time out to exchange gifts. Displaying her attire as a mummy. Angie satisfies one of the requirements of the FHA initiation. 57 EXPERIENCED ANNUAL STAFF MEMBERS RELY ON THE PAST Mr. Nell, advisor; Ben Pratt, editor; Lance Gunning. business manager; and Kathy Milnes, coeditor discuss plans for the 87-88 yearbook. While working on pages of the yearbook. Kathy. Mike. Tami. and Lance put some thought into picking the best pictures for their layout. 58 TO COMPILE A NEW VOLUME OF THE ZEPHYR Eager to get started on the task at hand are staff members consisting of Sara Kelly. Ben Pratt. Tim Bennett. Tami Milnes. Mike Pratt. Jamie Hamilton. Kathy Milnes. Lance Gunning. Terry' Bennett, Chad Currier. Missy Stuckey. Nancy Stabler, and Mr. Nell. Even the editor. Ben Pratt, has to do some very heavy pencil pushin’. Tim. Ben. and Sara, the Seniors on the staff, spend study hall time to get their pages completed, hopefully on time. Senior staff members decide on such things as the yearbook's cover, use of color, theme, dedication. etc. James. Nancy. Terry. Kathy. Mike. Tami. and Lance confer with one another concerning their assigned pages. Each member must select pictures, design a page layout, and provide captions and write-ups for each assignment. 59 REPRESENTING THE STUDENT BODY, THE JOB OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council for the 1987-88 year consisted of Mr. Hughbanks. advisor; April Hoadley. Curtis Crofton, Ben Pratt, Angie Canellos, Lance Gunning, Chadd Currier and Terry Bennett. Mr. Hughbanks, advisor; Ben Pratt, president; April Hoadley, vice-president; Lance Gunning, secretary; and Terry Bennett, treasurer discuss plans for providing refreshments on the field trip to Peoria. Even though on the phone confirming some travel plans for the Student Council, Mr. Hughbanks keeps a watchful eye on Terry Bennett. For its major activity for the year, the Student Council sponsored a trip to Peoria to see the Rodin Exhibit and to visit Wildlife Prairie Park. EVERYBODY BECOMES INVOLVED Before departing from the Homecoming Dance, Lance and Jamie hit the refreshment table one last time. Helping out the Sophomores. Mrs. Armstrong and Miss Gerard serve refreshments to Michelle and others. I tell you Mrs. Gerrond, those Juniors have put on a fine Prom (Above left) “Now Mr. Welling are you sure everything is lined up for the Senior trip? We want zero problems.” Mr. Stabler of the mamtainance staff, customarily known as Don, checks out his trusty “how to” manual before tackling another repair job. 61 MASK SCRIPT SEES “SOUND OF MUSIC” AT CIRCA 21 Mask Script members Stacy Dahl, Tim Bennett, Steve Roberson, Rodney Bennett. Nancy Stabler, Kathy Milncs, Jo Scott. Lance Gunning. Missy Stuckey, Terry Bennett. Mike Pratt, Karen Hechtncr. Advisor Mrs. Gerrond, Ted Hulslander. Scott Hansen, and Ben Pratt display the program for the fall play. Besides working on and presenting two plays during the year. Mask Script enjoyed attending Circa 21 where they saw “Sound of Music.” As always, the initiation dinner held in the spring was a fun part of the club’s activities. Upon learning of Mrs. Gerrond’s retirement. Mask Script presented a plaque to her recognizing her “numerous” years as the club's dedicated sponsor. 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PHELAN ASSOCIATES — Princeton LADDER BIN — Princeton CASE POWER EQUIPMENT — Princeton CONOCO — Kewanee PIHL’S JEWELRY — Princeton KIRBY PHARMACY — Princeton ACE SCHWINN HARDWARE — Princeton BRUCE JEWELRY — Princeton WIND POWER ELECTRIC — Princeton GUSTAFSON’S HARDWARE — Princeton SUGAR BOWL — Neponset ALVERA’S BEAUTY SHOP — Neponset MIKE’S BARBER SHOP — Neponset LANGFORD PHARMACY — Sheffield YOUNGGREN’S STAR MARKET — Buda BUDA LUMBER CO. — Buda GILL GRAIN — Bradford BRYNER MACHINE PARTS — Kewanee FORSYTHE CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE — Kewanee UNION FEDERAL — Kewanee KNOBLACH GRAIN FEED — Kewanee CITY FURNITURE — Kewanee RON’S STOPOFF — Sheffield MARY’S COUNTRY CHARM — Neponset 79 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE AS THE ZEPHYR PASSES BY As the sleek, stainless steel Zephyr passes out of sight, we’re reminded that another year of learning and activities has passed through the halls of Ne-ponset High School. It is hoped that our students shall continue on the track of learning from the past to build their future. As the Zephyr train was retired from service and is remembered for all of its good qualities, so shall this edition of The Zephyr remind you of the activities and events of the 1987-1988 school year at Ne-ponset High School. 80