New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1966 volume:

♦ 1966 VESPA NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens, Illinois Volume XXVI To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Eccl. 111:1 Time knows no suppression. Ever in its endless course Must man seek to discover The treasures of life. Time is as a fleeting impression. The time is now, or never, to unravel The mysteries of learning--to benefit From the lessons of life itself. Let us once again relive moments of Time’s golden past. Let us remember . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication 4 Student Life 5 Organizations 13 Activities 33 Athletics 43 Administration 51 Seniors 63 Underclassmen 73 Ads 83 MR. JOSEPH J. PIERON In Appreciation . . . The 1966 Vespa dedication is a sincere effort to reward in a small way a person who so generously gives of himself to help others in many ways. Whether this help has been given as principal, teacher, or simply as a friend, Mr. Joseph Pieron, the 1966 Vespa dedicatee, has always been prepared to serve the student body. Through his guidance, NACHS students have learned to be responsible young adults in a modem society. To you, Mr. Pieron, is dedicated the 1966 Vespa as a token of our deepest gratitude and appreciation. 4 STUDENT LIFE Now is the time to lay the foundation for adult life through experiences gained as a student. 5 • • I • . . the many hours the hard-working juniors put in at the candy counter to expand their class treasury. • • • hurried conversations at the hall lockers while fumbling to find homework for the next class. . . . the endless cafeteria line when you were absolutely starved.” . . . those welcome fire drills during the test for which you hadn’t time to study. 7 . . . test time--the necessary evil in every student’s life. Times Never to Be Forgotten . . . . . . the first class on Monday morning—the most “wide-awake” of the whole week??? 8 . . . those unwelcome oral reports presented to an ‘‘enthusiastic’’ audience. Times That Will Be Recorded ... the long awaited moments when you met your “favorite one in the hall. . . . the many exciting basketball games attended by enthusiastic fans. . . . those days when nothing went right; the days when you felt you should have stayed home. in Our Memories . . . . . . the time when defeat” came out from under you at the band ice-skating party. I 9 . . . And on the Pages of History. ... the overwhelming passage of the school bond issue which provided for necessary improvements at NACHS. . . . completion of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. ... the silver reduction in quarters . . . the Space Walk . . . Adlai Stevenson dies in London . . . Mariner photographs Mars . . . Cooper and Conrad set world record in 8-day spaceflight . . . Albert Schweitzer dies at 90 in his jungle hospital . . . War in Viet Nam escalates; draft increases . . . India-Pakistandis-pute . . . Pope visits UN in peace appeal ... UN bars Red China; vote 47-47 . . . Princess Margaret visits U. S. . . . New Athens levy project gets underway . . . New Athens celebrates 100th year . . . Old Brewery is demolished. These and innumerable other world and local events have become chapters in the annals of history-chapters to be remembered throughout the course of our lives. . . the Gemini rendezvous in space. Gateway Arch photo courtesy of Terry Huber Gemini photo courtesy of McDonnell Aircraft ORGANIZATIONS There is time to develop leadership through participation in organizations. For the 1965-66 school year, the New Athens Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America chose as their main objective-- Good Health--A Valuable Asset.” In working toward this objective, members toured Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children and heard a doctor speak on physical health and a minister on spiritual health. A schoolwide survey on eating habits of NACHS students was conducted. A panel discussion by prominent citizens on family relationships, carried out the minor objective— Good Family Relations Through Communications. Members also participated in the Section 4B Rally and the annual May awards banquet. Bake sales served as money-making activities. The chapter also sponsored a Christmas Dance for the student body. Freshman initiates wait patiently for their turn at the antics planned and carried out by the Seniors. Health and Family Relations FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: juanita Louis, Vice-President; Marlene Mueller, Vice-President of Public Relations; Judy Schmier-bach, Vice-President of Recreation; Lynette Maurer, Vice-President of Projects; Peggy Kinzinger, President; Alice Kaiser, Second Vice-President; Cheryl Thies, Vice-President of Degrees; Diane Louis, Historian; Cynthia Schneider, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; Diane Mueller. Recording Secretary. SECOND ROW: Miss Crippen, Advisor; Diane Rohr, Cynthia Junk, Dixie Speers, Kathy Hill, Nancy Parker, Rosemary Steinwagner, Sheryll Frit-sche, Rita Hausmann, Karen Briethaupt, Linda Butler, Beverly Weible, Judy Nagel, Amy Reinhardt. BACK ROW: Shirley Napier, Marlene Hausmann, Sue Hill, Charlotte Nagel, Sue Ann Roth, Becky Hoover, Kathy Patton, Phyllis Schneider, Diane Rieso. 14 Believe it or not! These are the cooks of tomorrow in action. Are Main Objectives of Future State Officer Juanita Louis (kneeling) and Section 4B Officers, Peggy Kinzinger and Cynthia Schneider, put the final touches on a poster publicizing National FHA Week. Homemakers FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: Lavon Horn, Diane Vogler, Linda Juenger, Barbara Allan, Kathy Petri. Judy Jansen, Ruth Ann Hacker. SECOND ROW: Ann Wagner, Pat Louis, Karen Dinges, Gwenda Owen, Mary Parker, Lottie Badgett, Margaret Myers, JoyceMueller, Teddy Lannom, Ka- ren Karch, Charlene Winter, Ilene Mueller, Miss Crippen, Advisor. BACK ROW: Nancy Nagel, Nancy Andres, Myrtle Brown, Penni Fietsam, Dorothy Holle, Brenda Houseman, Virginia Rogers, Marsha Fritsche, Lyn Werner, Kathy Hagan, Linda Laflen. 15 INSPIRATION Dean Lehr, Section 22 Reporter, instructs Brian Mahan in the proper way to prepare news articles. Inspired leadership promoted cooperation among the Future Farmers of America, prompting them to attainl many achievements. Highlights of the year ’65-’66 were the annual fall j Sweetheart Dance and the Parent-Son Banquet in the spring. Members also toured the Case tractor plant in ■ Bettendorf, Iowa, the John Deere plant in Moline, Illi- ji nois, and the Allis-Chalmers Caterpillar plant at Spring-field, Illinois. The New Athens FFA Chapter is known for its sincere interest and active participation in the livestock judging contest, soil judging contest, and poultry and grain shows. The annual Section 22 Parliamentary Procedure Contest was held at New Athens this year. The alertness and outstanding competitive procedures won for the local chapter a first-place plaque. Each year the FFA initiates several money-making projects to finance its activities. These included: a barbecue, an annual seed sale, sponsorship of a movie at Town Theater, and the raffling of a market hog at the New Athens Homecoming. Future Farmers of America KNEELING: Roger Haus-mann, Brian Schneider, Bruce Finley, David Geaschel, Dennis Winter, Leo Gortner, David Rieso, Frank Corn, Edwin Quathamer, Jim Ray. STANDING: David Eck- ert, Robert Gradley, Bill Kirkpatrick, Merle Feurer, Bruce Pfannebecker, Robert Kinkel, Ronald Schneider, Kenneth Wildt, Arkell Bollmeier, Richard Brandenbur-ger. ACHIEVEMENT Proudly displaying the first-place plaque won at the Section 22 Parliamentary Procedure Contest are the team members: Dean Lehr, James Jansen. Edgar Stalln-ann. Ronald Schneider. Charles Kunkelmann, and Mr. Petrowich. advisor. of Success LEADERSHIP FFA Officers for the 1965-66 school year were—KNEELING: Brian Mahan, Reporter; Charles Kunkelmann, Vice-President; STANDING: Dean Lehr, Treasurer; Dale Spalt, Historian; James Jansen, President; James Schneider, Sentinel; Edgar Stallmann, Secretary; Kathy Hill, FFA Sister, Rosemary Steinwagner, FFA Sweetheart; Mr. Richard Petrowich, Advisor. 17 Office Girls, Librarians, and OFFICE GIRLS SEATED: Juanita Louis, Nancy Neff. STANDING: Diane Mueller, Mary Parker, Cynthia Schneider, Sue Ann Roth, Miss Juanita Dudeck, School Secretary; Alice Kaiser, Shirley Napier. NOT PICTURED: Peggy Kinzinger. Students have the opportunity to serve their school through membership in one or more of three organizations which have school service as their goal. Office girls, librarians, and projectionists are chosen on the basis of availability, responsibility and previous experience. An office girl is selected by Miss Juanita Dudeck, school secretary, for each period of the day to run errands, answer the telephone, collect absentee slips, and sell supplies to students. Checking books in and out, reminding students of overdue books, and keeping magazines and shelved books in order are the duties of the student librarians chosen by Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, the school librarian. Projectionists, under the guidance of Mr. Allen Free, devote their study periods to operating the visual aids equipment for use in both grade and high school classrooms. LIBRARIANS KNEELING: Karen Dinges, Kathy Hagan Sue Ann Roth, Diane Mueller, Shirley Napier, Florence Grohmann. STANDING: Peggy Kinzinger, Sharon Kinzinger, Diane Louis, Nancy Neff, Linda Rettinghouse, Myron Thompson, Karen Karch, Diane Rohr, Rosemary Steinwagner, Cynthia Junk, Kathy Petri, Susan Freeh, Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, School Librarian. 18 Projectionists Serve the School PROJECTIONISTS FRONT ROW: Nancy Parker. Cheryl Thies, Cynthia Junk, Sue Ann Roth, Kathy Hill, Judy Schmierbach. SECOND ROW: Mr. Free, Advisor; Don Rickert, Bruce Range, Steve Fiorina, Paul Miller, Steve Rickert, Dave Kayson, Myron Thompson. BACK ROW: Jane Behnken, Karen Karch, Kathy Hagan, Darryl Fiorina, Gary Gummersheimer, Marlene Mueller, Bonnie Grimes, i.yn Werner, Lottie Badgett. Collecting the absentee slips is one of several duties performed by Shirley Napier, office girl. HONOR SOCIETY SEATED: Alice Kaiser. Treasurer; Don Rickert. Vice-President; Peggy Kinzinger. President; Cynthia Schneider. Secretary. STANDING: Miss House. Advisor; Steve Fiorina. Dave Albert. Bonnie Grimes. NACHS Honorary Societies J UA ... JMA I miEg the tfosmal WhatiMi aeswoaray. the Haacr Society mecrtees open with jBKsctpttx'c the se-tied env«iqpes -twain tg the na—ies eg ae� r mesabess. The New Athens Chapter of the Naaooal Honor Society is composed of NACHS sophomores juniors and seniors. To be considered for membership in the society, one must obtain a “B average for the semester pnar to the initiation. A list is then composed of the eligible students. Final sekctior is made by the facrin cm the qualities of service. Xe.aders.hip. and char-actee of prospective initiates. Selling plastic yrartwofc covets and a bake sale ate the duet moneymaking activities. The profits from these projects are used to finance the ann_i_ May banque t which honor: the senior members and their parents. 20 The Quill and Scroll, an international organization for high school journalists, has chapters located in every state of the continental United States and several foreign countries. To be considered for membership one must be at least a junior, be in the upper one-third of his class, have done superior work in journalism or other creative work, be recommended by Mrs. Canning, the advisor, and be approved by the Executive Secretary of the National Quill and Scroll Society. The main activity of the organization is the April Publications Banquet attended by members of the Vespa Staff, Spotlight Staff, and the faculty. At this banquet the yearbook dedication is announced, the new editors and business managers are appointed, and the formal Quill and Scroll initiation ceremony is held. QUILL AND SCROLL SEATED: Diahe Rohr. President; Mrs. Canning, Advisor; Alice Kaiser, Secretary; Peggy Kinzinger, Vice-President; Cynthia Schneider, Treasurer. Strive for Success NACHS students attending the Quill and Scroll Banquet are caught in the act of obtaining their yearbooks. 21 Organizations Provide Outlets Science Club FRONT ROW: Bonnie Grimes, Reporter; Ted Horn, President; Mike Schneider, Vice-President; Cynthia Schneider, Secretary-Treasurer. BACK ROW: Bruce Finley, John Fannin, Darryl Fiorina, Mike Hessick, Mr. Schluter, Advisor; Neal Eckert, Donald Reuss, Gary Gummer-sheimer. NOT PICTURED: Myron Thompson, Mike Smith. The Science Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Bob Schluter, provides an opportunity for students to pursue their scientific interests. This year the NACHS Science Club was accepted for membership in the Future Scientists of America. Meeting programs, planned and presented by members, ranged from making explosives and taking blood samples to a demonstration on glass blowing. Members also enjoyed a trip to Meramec Caverns. The highlight of the year was participation in the Greater St. Louis Science Fair sponsored by the POST-DISPATCH. Chess Club activities started early in the school year with a tournament to determine the initial rankings of the players. Thereafter, rankings were determined by challenge play. Proceeds from dues were used to purchase chess sets. A Checkers Club, division of the Chess Club, was formulated this year. Chess Club SEATED: Mike Schneider, Steve Fiorina, President; Myron Thompson, Jon Jackson, Cliff Beadle, Rich Yesley, Darryl Fiorina, John Fannin, Vice-President. STANDING: Steve Wirth, Gary Gummersheim-er. Secretary-Treasurer; Donald Birkner, Ronald Birkner, Danny Foutch, Ted Horn, Bruce Walker, Jody Pieron, Arkell Bollmcier, Mr. Wimber, Faculty Member; Kathy Hill, Mr. Free, Advisor; Ciridy Junk, Cheryl Thies, Steve Rickert, James Kaiser, Mark Kaiser, Robert Kreher, Donald Reuss. PEP CLUB FRONT ROW: LindaJuenger, Jan Schreiner, Nancy Andres, Diane Vogler, Beth Wolf, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders; Diane Rohr, Secretary-Treasurer; Alice Kaiser, President; Cynthia Junk, Vice-President; Kathy Hill, Dixie Speers, Nancy Nagel, Marlene Mueller, Judy Schmierbach, Charlotte Nagel, Varsity Cheerleaders. SECOND ROW: Arlene Frantz, Sue Hill, NanCy Parker, Cheryl Thies, Kathy Hagan. Lyn Werner, Jane Behnken, Linda Rettinghouse, Carla Stevenson, Susan Freeh, Deanna Schwebel, Melody Wilson, Lynette Maurer, Becky Hoover, Amy Reinhardt. THIRD ROW: Virginia Rogers, Judy Nagel, Mary Ann Wagner, Charlene Winter, Karen Dinges, Joyce Mueller, Juanita Louis, Nancy Lippert, Margaret Myers, Ilene Mueller, Patricia Louis, Linda Laflen, Teddy Lannom, Karen Karch, Gwenda Owen. FOURTH ROW: Brenda Houseman, Rita Hausmann, Diane Rieso, Peggy Kinzinger, Marlene Hausmann, Rosemary Steinwagner, Shirley Napier, Sue Ann Roth, Ruth Ann Hacker, Karen Breithaupt, Sheryll Fritsche, Linda Butler, Beverly Weible, Diane Louis, Phyllis Schneider. FIFTH ROW: Mark Schlesinger, Frank Corn, Neal Eckert, Jim Monike, Gray Huffman, Kathy Petri, Diane Mueller, Barbara Allan. Penni Fietsam, Judy Jansen, Kathy Patton, Myrtle Brown. BACK ROW: Don Huffman, David Nuernberger, Gary Gummersheimer, Darryl Fiorina, Brian Mahan, Jim Jansen, Bob Doza, Marsha Fritsche, Ricky Mueller, Thelma Winkelmann. Pep Club members cheer Yellow Jackets to victory. Promotion of school spirit is the objective of the Pep Club. Membership is open to all high school students who register and pay their dues of 50 cents. Members are required to memorize the cheers and attend all games. The dues are used to buy awards for members who have missed no more than four games all season. Miss Judith Hall is the faculty advisor of the organization. CONCERT BAND FRONT ROW: Nancy Nagel, Darryl Fiorina, Sharon Kinzinger, Mary Ann Wagner, Nancy Lippert, Joyce Mueller, Linda Juenger, Kathy Hagan, Barbara Allan. SECOND ROW: Karen Breithaupt, Amy Reinhardt, Jane Behnken, Brian Mahan, Danny Foutch, Allan Schulz, Jody Pieron, Ruth Ann Hacker, Beth Wolf, Richard Brandenburger, Cynthia Schneider, Mike Hes-sick, Bruce Walker, Jim Schulz. Bruce Finley, Diane Mueller, Bonnie Grimes, Steve Fiorina. THIRD ROW: Concert Band is Active Throughout Year Diane Vogler, Marlene Mueller, Virginia Rogers, Lavon Horn, Lana Dellacca, Deanna Schwebel, Ron Schneider, Larry Keil, Charles Kunkelmann, Dale Spalt, Dave Albert, Jim Jackson, Mike Laflen, Dale Hein, Myron The Music Department at NACHS has always been complimented for its excellent high school band. With recent passage of a bond issue providing for improved facilities, musically inclined students will use them to good advantage. The band, under the direction of Mr. Don Sexton, practiced daily during first period. The Concert Band, together with the chorus, presented three evening concerts for public enjoyment during the year. Highlights of the fall concert were solos and ensembles by band members. Seasonal music and the play, A Christmas Carol,” were attractions of the Christmas Concert. The spring concert featured contest music. The band also performed for several school assemblies. Thompson, Rich Yesley, Steve Wirth, Jon Jackson. STANDING: Mr. Don Sexton, Director; Cifford Beadle, Lynne Schneider, Dave Kayson, Dean Lehr, Shirley Napier, Edgar Stallmann. The marching band practiced twice weekly during the summer in preparation for marching in several local parades. The highlight of the year was participation in the Illinois High School Association Music Contest at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Solo and ensemble judging was held on March 12 and judging of band organizations on April 16. Each year a plaque is given to the school having the largest number of points from superior ratings on their entries. NACHS has received this award several years in the past. 25 Marching Band on Parade The Marching Band lines up in formation. Members of the cast of A Christmas Carol,” a play presented by the band at their Christmas Concert are: FRONT ROW—Steve Fiorina, Dale Hein, Marlene Mueller, Juanita Louis, Mark Smith. BACK ROW—Cliff Beadle, Jim Jackson, Dale Spalt, Larry Keil, Edgar Stallman, Jon Jackson, Nancy Nagel, Charles Kunkelmann, Steve Wirth, Barbara Allan. 26 The New Athens marching band is proudly announced by the purple and gold letters of the nine Jackettes. The band members select these girls by popularity from the student body. They practice their marching routines faithfully throughout the school year in preparation for numerous parade engagements. Majorettes--who must be members of the band--are selected by the director on the basis of their desire to become a majorette and.their skill in baton twirling. These girls add an extra beat to the rhythm of the band as they give the marching commands and assist the Jackettes in introducing NEW ATHENS. Majorettes: Beth Wolf, Ilene Mueller, Linda Juenger, Diane Vogler. Proudly Announcing Jackettes: Judy Schmierbach, Alice Kaiser, Diane Louis, Juanita Louis, Jan Schreiner. NOT PICTURED: Rose- Kathy Hill, Dixie Speers, Charlotte Nagel, Kathy Petri, mary Steinwagner (substitute). 27 Chorus members listen attentively while Miss Smith reviews contest music. The chorus, under the direction of Miss Jean Smith, practiced second period every day and at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choral music was presented in the fall concert, Christmas concert, and spring concert. The selections for the spring concert were chosen from the contest music. The chorus also competed in the Illinois High School Association Music Contest at Southern Illinois University. Judging of solos and ensembles was held in March and of the entire choral group in April. Chorus Entertains at Evening Concerts CHORUS FRONT ROW: Bonnie Grimes, Kathy Hagan, Marlene Mueller, Lavon Horn, Sue Ann Roth, Diane Mueller, Virginia Rogers, Lyn Werner, Nancy Quatha-mer, Myrtle Brown, Penni Fietsam, Nancy Nagel, Sharon Kinzinger, Nancy Andres. SECOND ROW: Barbara Allan, Sue Hill, Alice Kaiser, Gwenda Owen, Joyce Mueller, Rita Hausmann. Ruth Ann Hacker, Peggy Kinzinger, Cynthia Schneider, Jan Schreiner, Deanna Schwebel, Arlene Frantz, Diane Rieso. THIRD ROW: Linda Ret-tinghouse, Beth Wolf, Cynthia Junk, Carla Stevenson, Karen Breithaupt, Beverly Weible, Susan Freeh, Nancy Lippert, Melody Wilson, Amy Reinhardt, Nancy Neff, Linda Juenger, Diane Vogler. FOURTH ROW: Miss Jean Smith, Director; Don Hanft, Charles Kunkelmann, Jim Schulz, Dale Spalt, Larry Keil, Ron Schneider, Tim Hoover. Darryl Fiorina, Clifford Beadle. 28 Combo Tones Provide NACHS Beat THE COMBO TONES, school dance band, was organized by Mr. Don Sexton, Director, in 1961. Mood Indigo is their theme song. The dance band is composed of first-chair players from the trombone, saxophone, and trumpet sections of the band. The drum, piano, bass horn, and guitar are featured attractions. The Combo Tones provided evening entertainment at dances, sock hops, and various community events. Proceeds from their spring dance were used to buy new dance band music. Dance band members pictured above are: FRONT ROW--Jon Jackson, Steve Wirth, Richard Yesley, Myron Thompson. SECOND ROW—Jim Schulz, Diane Mueller, Bonnie Grimes, Steve Fiorina. BACK ROW--RonSchneider, Charles Kunkelmann, Dale Spalt, Brian Mahan. LEFT TO RIGHT—Dave Kayson, Mr. Sexton, Director; Dan Foutch, Nancy Nagel. NOT PICTURED—Jim Jack-son. A choral ensemble entertained at the Commercial Club Banquet. Ensemble members ate: Nancy Andres, Diane Vogler, Linda Juenger, Kathy Hagan, Ruth Ann Hacker, and Beth Wolf. 29 Student Publications Depict Life at NACHS VESPA STAFF SEATED: Juanita Louis, Diane Rohr, Cynthia Schneider, Editor; Peggy Kinzinger, Business Manager; Sue Ann Roth, Cheryl Thies. STANDING: Dan Foutch, Steve Fiorina, Photographers; Barbara Al- lan, Diane Mueller, Dixie Speers, Bonnie Grimes. Mrs, Kathryn Canning, Advisor. NOT PICTURED: Juanita Dudeck, Artist; Darryl Fiorina. Diane Rohr, Cheryl Thies, Bonnie Grimes, and Barbara Allan have a ‘‘friendly discussion” about yearbook layouts. Darryl Fiorina enjoys a sneakpreview”ofthel966 Vespa division pages drawn by Juanita Dudeck. 30 Kathy Hill, Nancy Nagel, and Phyllis Schneider, part of an assembly line, prepare the Spotlight for distribution. Rechecking final drafts, proofreading, and last-minute touches are only a few of the many tasks facing the Vespa and Spotlight staffs as they strive to meet deadlines with good publications. At NACHS, publications staffs play an important role in student life. The NACHS yearbook, the Vespa. serves an an accurate record of school life and events throughout the year, as well as being a book to recall memories in future years. The Spotlight, the school paper, keeps the student up-to-date on life at NACHS. It is an informative as well as an entertaining publication. Members of both staffs appreciate the good advice, suggestions, and working spirit of their sponsors. Mrs. Kathryn Canning, Vespa; and Miss Dorothy House, Spotlight. SPOTUGHT STAFF SEATED: Lynette Maurer, Judy Schmierbach, Charlotte Nagel, Kathy Hill. STANDING: Sue Hill, Cynthia Junk, JonJackson, Jim Schulz, Co-Editors of Sports; Nancy Nagel, Phyllis Schneider, Miss Dorothy House, Advisor; Sharon Kinzinger. Business Manager; Alice Kaiser, Editor. Council Directs Student Activities Members meet to discuss plans for coming events. Officers: Steve Fiorina and Dave Albert, co-presidents; Larry Keil, vice-president; Linda Juenger, treasurer; Diane Rohr, secretary; hold executive council meeting. The Student Council consists of two elected members from each class plus each class president who work under the direction of Mr. Jerry Ritter. The purpose of the Council is to serve the school and to provide a liaison between the students and teachers. Conducting the Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading elections is one of the Council’s activities. Student Council SEATED: Diane Rohr, Steve Fiorina, Dave Albert, Larry Keil, Linda Juenger. STANDING: Don Hanft, Steve Wirth, Jim Jackson, Ron Schneider, Don Rickert, Dave Kayson, Mr. Ritter, Advisor. NOT PICTURED: Joyce Mueller. 32 ACTIVITIES School activities provide a time to enjoy school life. 33 Seniors Go “A-Haunting” On March 24, the Class of’66 presented The Haunting of Hill House, F. Andrew Leslie’s adaptation of the novel by Shirley Jackson. The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of ‘‘psychically receptive” people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, mid-Victorian man- sion known as a place of evil and contained ill will.” Led by the learned Dr. Montague, who is conducting research in supernatural phenomena, the visitors have come to probe the secrets of the old house and to draw forth the mysterious powers which it is alleged to possess—powers which have brought madness and death to those who have lived there in the past. The innocent one? Cast (pictured above from left to right): Mrs. Montague - -- — - -- -- - Juanita Louis Eleanor Vance - -- -- -- -- -- Sue Ann Roth Mrs. Dudley.............................Kathy Hill Theodora.................-.............Cheryl Thies Luke Sanderson - -- -- -- -- -- Don Rickert Dr. Montague — ----------------------- Steve Fiorina Arthur Parker - -- -- -- -- -- - Jon Jackson Crew Chairmen (not pictured): Set Crew - -- -- -- - — Rosemary Steinwagner Sound Effects Crew - -- -- -- -- - Alan Roe Lighting Crew - -- -- -- -- -- Alice Kaiser Wardrobe Crew - -- -- -- -- -- Diane Rohr Make-up Crew ----- --------------------Lynette Maurer Publicity Crew....................................Peggy Kinzinger Stage Manager-------------------- Cynthia Schneider Prompters - — — - Nancy Neff. Charlotte Nagel Directors Miss Dorothy House ------- Mr. Jerry Ritter 34 We Were All “Wild About Harry” On October 21, 1965, the Class of ’61 presented a delightful three-act play entitled “Wild About Harry,” The story concerns two teen-age boys, Harry Hart and Yoyo Bruno. Harry, a whiz at chemistry, invents a sure-fire insecticide. His slogan is Bugs Die Happy.” Such industry impresses not only Coach Baxter and Harry's biology teacher, Miss Fay; but also Su Roberts, his girl friend. Financing of this new product is secured from Mrs. Glea- son, who is anxious to have Harry escort her daughter, Per-melia, around town. Giggling Permelia is not Harry’s idea of a charming companion--especially with Su Roberts around. The business starts off well enough; but backers begin clamoring for their money, and Su becomes jealous of the ever-present Permelia. However, the new product succeeds after the usual allotment of fun and laughter. Cast (pictured below from left to right); Plato Blair - -- -- -- - — - - - - John Fannin Yoyo Bruno - -- -- -- -- -- -- Mike Laflen Mickie Hart - -- -- -- — - - - Bonnie Grimes Miss Fay - -- -- -- -- -- - Sheryll Fritsche Su Roberts - -- -- -- -- -- -- Nancy Nagel Sadie Harris - -- -- -- -- - Karen Breithaupt Permelia Gleason----------- ------Marlene Mueller Sandy Baxter - -- -- -- -- -- -- Larry Keil Sarah Hart - — - - — — - - Sharon Kinzinger Mrs. Gleason -- - ---------------- Amy Reinhardt Harry Hart------— ------ — Dave Albert Dalton - -- — ------ -------... — jim Jansen Squeaky Rigley - - — — - -- -- Rich Yesley Mr. Squaffers - -- -- — - -- - Mike Schneider Crew Chairmen (not pictured): Make-Up Crew - -- -- -- - Thelma Winkelmann Publicity Crew - -- -- — - - - - Diane Louis Stage Crew - - — - - — - - Dave Nuemberger Directors Miss Dorothy House Mr. Jerry Ritter The play cast relaxes between scenes. Dancing in “A Room Their escorts claim the first dance with the new Sweetheart and Sister. F.F.A. CHAPTER SISTER KATHY HILL The food is delicious; just ask Dave!! 36 Full of Roses” On November 13, 1965, the Future Farmers of America presented their annual Sweetheart Dance. The couples danced on and on in A Room Full of Roses while eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new Chapter Sweetheart and the Sister. At last eleven o’clock arrived. The 1964 Sweetheart Jane Stahl and Sister Joann Wolf were ready to welcome their successors. Alice Kaiser was elected 3rd runner-up and Charlotte Nagel 2nd runner-up. Kathy Hill was announced as the 1965 F.F.A. Sister. Then came the news that everyone was awaiting—the announcement that Rosemary Steinwagner had been chosen F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart. Other candidates for the dance were Shirley Napier, and Peggy Kinzinger, seniors; Karen Breithaupt, Marlene Mueller, Diane Louis, and Nancy Nagel, juniors. Retiring Sweetheart Jane Stahl and Sister Joann Wolf are pictured here with their successors. Joann, what are you doing that is so interesting to everyone?? Please! don’t pick the roses!! King David Nuernberger and Queen Nancy Parker. Two candidates, Dixie Speers and Jon Jackson, approach the throne as the coronation begins. As Silver Bells” were ringing, the Future Homemakers of America presented their dance on Saturday, December 18, 1965. The Vistas performed while the couples danced in the beautifully decorated auditorium. Snowflakes fell from a midnight blue sky while huge silver bells adorned the outer walls. On either side of the throne there stood two beautiful revolving Christmas trees. The coronation of the new King and Queen began at ten-thirty as the 1964 Queen, Jane Adamson, was escorted to her throne by Mr. Floyd Schmierbach, Chapter Father. Queen Jane turned her crown over to Nancy Parker, the new 1965 F.H.A. Queen. David Nuernberger was announced as the first King in F.H.A. history. The court consisted of 1st runners-up Becky Hoover and Bruce Range, 2nd runners-up Alice Kaiser and Jim Schulz, as well as Karen Breithaupt, Sheryll Fritsche, Diane Louis, Marlene Mueller, Dixie Speers, Dave Albert, Tim Hoover, Jon Jackson, and Jim Jansen. 38 1965 F.H.A. QUEEN NANCY PARKER 1965 F.H.A. KING DAVID NUERNBERGER “Silver Bells” Chimed F.H.A. Chapter Fathers, Floyd Schmier-bach and Eugene Maurer claim a dance with their daughters. 39 We Danced to “Southern Melodies” On the evening of May 8, 1965, the gates of the N.A. Plantation were opened to us as we arrived in the Deep South. Upon entering the lawn of the mansion, we could see a riverboat cruising down the river and many, many trees outlining the boundaries of the plantation. On the left side of the lawn was a beautiful water fountain. A flower garden and magnolia trees added to the elegance of the large white mansion. Symbolic of old-fashioned Southern hospitality, the evening began with a soutnem fried chicken banquet. Later, under the heavenly, sky-blue blanket of stars, we danced to the “Southern Melodies” provided by the Bob Dona-hill Orchestra. The crowning touch of the evening was the coronation. The retiring king and queen. John Kuehn and Kay Hanft, crowned the new king and queen, Bill Bonewitz and Charlotte Nagel. The reigning prom royalty, Bill Bonewitz and Charlotte Nagel, pose with the retiring royalty, John Kuehn and Kay Hanft. A handsome colonial mansion, bordered by magnolia trees, overlooked the dance floor. 40 1965 PROM COURT—FRONT ROW: June Burk, Janet Corn, Dixie Speers, Alice Kaiser, retiring King John Kuehn, retiring Queen Kay Hanft, Juanita Louis, Charlotte Nagel, Jane Adamson, Jane Stahl, BACK ROW: Wayne Schneider. Jon Adamson. Jon Jackson, Gray Huffman, Bruce Range, Jim Schulz. Rich Hacker, Bill Bone-witz. Members of the 1965 Prom Court look on as the new king and queen are crowned. Representatives Portray Leadership Cynthia Schneider and Juanita Louis review the new, five-year National FHA program ofwork. The summer of 1965 found many NACHS students touring the state, attending various conventions. From June 17-19, Cynthia Schneider and Juanita Louis attended the annual FHA conference at Illinois Normal University. At this meeting. State degrees were awared to 75 girls throughout the state who had met the qualifications. Four girls from NACHS were awarded this degree-Dorothy Kratz, Peggy Kinzinger, Juanita Louis, and Cynthia Schneider. New Athens FHA felt quite honored to have Juanita Louis elected to the state office of V.P. of Recreation. Peggy Kinzinger attended Girls’ State at MacMur-ray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, from June 15 to June 22, where she was appointed City Superintendent of Schools for that session. Steve Fiorina and Don Rickert attended Boys’ State at Springfield, Illinois, from June 20 to 26. Steve was elected City Supervisor, and Don served on the County Board of Supervisors. Seven local Future Farmers of America attended the 37th annual State Convention at the University of Illinois. Dean Lehr was elected to the office of Section 22 Reporter. Dale Spalt, Jim Jansen, Charles Kun-kelmann, Brian Mahan, and Dean Lehr also attended the FFA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, from October 13-15. Peggy Kinzinger, Steve Fiorina, and Don Rickert compare the many activities of Gits’ and Boys' State. Jim Schneider, Edgar Stallmann, Dale Spalt, Jim Jansen, Charles Kunkelmann, Brian Manan, and Dean Lehr exchange memorable experiences of the State and National FFA Conventions. ATHLETICS 43 Participation in athletic events provides a time for learning good sportsmanship and developing character. NACHS YELLOW JACKETS—SEATED: Clifford Beadle, Mike Vielweber, Roger Patton, Allen Schulz, Jim Jack-son, Jim Vielweber, Don Hanft, Steve Wirth, and Paul Miller. STANDING: Coach Don Otness, John Fannin, Steve Fiorina. Jim Schulz, Larry Keil, Jon Jackson, Edgar Stallmann, Larry Albert, and Bruce Range. NOT PICTURED: Dale Hein. NACHS Yellow — Jackets Complete The NACHS Yellow Jackets completed their fall season of nine games, six of which were played on the home field. Pitchers for the season were Jim Schulz and Jon Jackson. This year we lost five players and gained six inexperienced but willing freshmen. Coach Otness and the team are looking forward to a good spring season. 44 Put a tiger on your team!!! Don Hanft is ready for any plays in his direction. Fall Baseball Season The Columbia Eagles look on as Coach Otness calls the next NACHS player to bat. 45 Varsity Basketball Team STANDING: Jim Schulz, bert, John Fannin. KNEELING: Myron Thompson, man- Tim Hoover, Larry Keil, Jon Jackson, Mike Hessick, ager; Coach Don Otness, Darryl Fiorina, manager. Dennis Laflen, Ron Schneider, Mike Schneider, Larry Al- Yellow Jackets Finish Midway in Conference Competition The New Athens Varsity Basketball Squad, under the direction of Coach Don Otness. experienced a frustrating but rewarding season. Though starting slowly, the boys shaped up into a well balanced team. More than ever, the Yellow Jackets displayed the good spirit, hustle, and fine sportsmanship that are always characteristic of New Athens’ teams. The season ended with an over-all record of 12-14. A conference record of 6-6 placed New Athens in a fourth-place tie with Mascoutah. The Jackets concluded the season by winning the District Tournament. Yellow Jackets and their opponents, the MarissaMeteors, anxiously await the outcome of an attempted basket. Yellow Jackets prepare to rebound an opponent’s free-throw shot. Team Date Valmeyer Nov. 23 W aterloo Nov. 26 •COLUMBIA NOV. 30 •Lebanon Dec. 4 •O'Fallon Dec. 10 •Mascoutah Dec. 14 Red Bud Dec. 17 •FREEBURG Dec. 21 DUPO DEC. 27 Venice Dec. 28 Marissa Jan. 7 STEELEVILLE JAN. 11 Chester Jan. 14 Gorham Jan. 15 •COLUMBIA JAN. 18 •Lebanon Jan. 21 •MASCOUTAH JAN. 28 VALMEYER JAN. 29 •FREEBURG FEB. 4 Nashville Feb. 8 •O'FALLON FEB. 11 STEELEVILLE FEB. 12 •Waterloo Feb. 15 STEELEVILLE FEB. 24 MARISSA FEB. 25 Nashville Feb. 28 Place N.A. Opponent H 73 77 H 53 64 T 73 71 T 62 82 T 58 67 H 64 78 T 60 64 H 83 75 Free burg 79 74 Tourney 67 87 H 75 78 Chester 85 82 Tourney 55 62 tt 69 78 H 74 46 H 56 60 T 79 54 T 72 65 T 70 55 T 61 64 H 75 64 T 73 72 T 56 63 District 78 68 Tourney 89 82 Regional 70 100 Tourney The pause that refreshes. Conference games Varsity Cheerleaders Nancy Nagel, Judy Schmierbach, Kathy Hill, Dixie Speers. Charlotte Nagel, Marlene Mueller. Ready-Let’s Go!’’--New Athens cheerleaders were ready thisyear and did “go” with the help of the Pep Club and other enthusiastic New Athens fans. They were present at all home and away-from-home games to cheer the Jackets on to victory, encourage school spirit, and promote good sportsmanship. The girls met regularly after school under the direction of Miss Judy Hall to plan and practice new cheers. Cheerleaders Spark Jackets to Victory Much support from the fans is one reason behind the success of the Jackets. Yellow Jackets illustrate co-operation during team huddle. Coach Otness and members of the team study plays of teammates during the game. 49 Junior Varsity Basketball Team KNEELING: Gary Gummersheimer, manager; Allan Schulz, Clifford Beadle. Don Hanft, Paul Miller, James Kaiser, Gary Beggs, Dale Hein, John Fannin, Steve Rickert, manager. STANDING: Coach Charles Wimber, Jim Maddox, Tim Hoover, Ron Schneider. Edgar Stallmann, Mike Schneider, Jim Vielweber, Ken Weber, Jim Jackson. Jr. Varsity Insures Basketball Future The Junior Varsity team developed into one of the strongest B teams New Athens has had in several years. Under the supervision of Coach Charles Wimber, they showed great potential for varsity material. With returning B-team members and experienced players from the varsity team. New Athens’ basketball future is bright for the coming year. Due to the efforts of the cheerleaders, the New Athens Yellow Jackets found they could count on plenty of support from the crowds. Even when the competition was tough or the team seemed to lack that drive, the cheerleaders kept the flame of hope” burning in the hearts of all loyal fans. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Nancy Andres, Jan Schreiner, Beth Wolf, Diane Vogler, Linda Juenger. 50 ADMINISTRATION At this time in our lives, teachers and administrators give diligent attention to fulfilling educational needs of students. SUPERINTENDENT BAIN W. HUNSAKER M.A. in Education Colorado State College of Education NACHS Administration A competent and devoted administration is a prerequisite for maintenance of efficient school operations. Under the general supervision and expert management of Superintendent B. W. Hunsaker. NACHS systems are run smooth- ty- In accordance with Mr. Hunsaker, the school board, representing the various sections of the community, plans solutions for school problems, including that of expansion. The year 1965 marked the overwhelming passage of a bond issue providing for extensive reconditioning of existent property, and also for very much needed additions to the grade and high schools. Faithful promotion by the board, backed by the other members of the school's administration, insured passage of this bond issue. Included in the construction project is the building of several additional classrooms, a new band room, and two combination lecture laboratories for biological and physical sciences, respectively. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. George Wirth, President; Mr. Harold Schneider, Mr. Edmund Huber, Mr. Alvin Mr. Allen Schlesinger, Secretary; Mr. Loren Kolditz, Kayson, and Mr. Orville Vogler. 52 Plans for the Future Mr. Joe Pieron, high school principal, aids in the general management of school affairs, including the execution of disciplinary action. Behind the order fund in an office is the hard-working secretary. Miss Juanita Dudeck performs the duties of school secretary at NACHS. Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, bookkeeper, school treasurer, and librarian, ties these three remaining duties together, achieving the composite of tasks which form an organized, balanced, school system. PRINCIPAL JOSEPH J. PIERON M.S. in Education Administration Southern Illinois University MISS JUANITA DUDECK School Secretary MRS. JOYCE DUDECK - Bookkeeper. School Treasurer, and Librarian. B.S. in Education Southern Illinois University. 53 MAURICE NATTIER— Sociology, World History, Civics. M.S. in Education, Southern Illinois University. Guidance Counselor. Two years at NACHS. JAMES T. WHITE—United States History. B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State College. Five years at NACHS. Social Studies Is the Key to Understanding Mr. Nattier emphasizes to his civics class the importance of the President in United States Government. Understanding the problems of early governments helps men correct the political failings of today. A study of the mechanical and functional aspects of governmental systems is included in the civics course at NACHS. In addition, students are given a knowledge of the background of our country and its development from the past to the present by the U. S. and World History courses. This year a sociology course was added to the social studies curriculum. This course gives students a better knowledge of human behavior patterns. In order to help students at NACHS build their future society on good principles, Mr. Nattier serves as guidance counselor to the student body. Mr. Nattier is available to help students with any problem--scholastic or personal. 54 Language Arts Stimulate Literary Skills DOROTHY HOUSTON HOUSE— English II and IV, Spanish I and II. A.B,, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois. Sponsor: Spotlight, Na- tional Honor Society. Drama Coach: Junior and Senior Class Plays. Six years at NACHS. JERRY RITTER—English I and II, Speech. B.S. in Education, Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: Student Council and Freshman Class. Drama Coach: Junior and Senior Class Plays. Three years at NACHS. Skill in the field of language arts is a basic requisite for all NACHS students. Four English courses are available to develop students’ grammatical and literary skill, thereby preparing them to rank as well-educated citizens in a modem society. The English IV course is designed primarily for college-bound students. A two-year Spanish course provides instruction in the language and speech mannerisms of another people. The course is supplemented by visual aids in the form of filmstrips and tape recordings. The speech class at NACHS teaches students the basic principles of organization and presentation in public speaking. The new learning materials, particularly films, are popular with NACHS Spanish students. Speech students, by studying life-size models of the speech organs, learn to associate principles of voice control in speaking. Diagramming sentences correctly leads to better understanding of English grammar. Science and Math Make Progress Our Byword Under Mr. Schluter’s direction chemistry students learn the fundamentals of systematic laboratory experimentation. Problems of the Space Era require extensive knowledge in the fields of science and mathematics. This year, in an attempt to fulfill this need, the NACHS administration made plans for and completed remodeling the chemistry laboratory. The lab, used by both biology and chemistry students during two eighty-minute periods each week, provides the modern equipment necessary in applying the lab techniques studied in lecture work. A course in general science is also available for beginning science students. NACHS offers a wide selection of courses in mathematics—ranging from general math. Algebra I, and geometry, to programmed courses inAlgebra II, trigonometry, and solid geometry. Programmed courses have proved highly successful at NACHS. ALLEN A. FREE—Math, Physics. M.S., Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: Projectionists, Chess Club. Nine years at NACHS. BOB G. SCHLUTER— Chemistry, General Science. Biology. B.S. in Biological Science, Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: Science Club, Junior Class. Four years at NACHS. CHARLES WIMBER—General Math, General Science. B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State College. Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. One year at NACHS. 56 Mr. Wimber uses the overhead projector to illustrate mathematical functions to his 7th hour general math class. The student is given an opportunity to advance through the material at his own rate, enabling him to finish the course earlier than the prescribed time limit. Mr. Free explains the importance of complex numbers in the Algebra II programmed course to students, Sheryll Fritsche and Larry Keil. The modernized chemistry lab is proof of the spirit of progress at NACHS. 57 KATHRYN B. CANNING—Shorthand I,II, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Office Practice. B.S. in Education, Central Missouri State College. Sponsor: Quill and Scroll, Vespa, Senior Class. Four years at NACHS. DORIS CRIPPEN--Home Economics I,II,III. B.S. in Home Economics Education, Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: F.H.A., Junior Class. One year at NACHS. RICHARD PETROWICH—Agriculture I.II.III. M.S. in Education, University of Illinois. Sponsor: F.F.A., Sophomore Class. Five years at NACHS. JOSEPH J. P1ERON—Industrial Arts I.II.IV. M.S. in Education Administration, Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: Senior Class. Twelve years at NACHS. Vocational Courses Prepare Students for the Future NACHS meets the needs of students who do not plan to attend college by offering a wide variety of vocational courses. These courses are also available to students who plan to attend college with intentions of majoring or minoring in one of these fields. Commercial courses available are typing, shorthand I and II, bookkeeping, and secretarial practice. Electric typewriters, transcribing machines, ten-key and full-keyboard listing machines, and duplicating machines give valuable training in the use of modern office equipment. By alternating third and fourth year home economics, agriculture, and industrial arts classes, complete four-year courses are made available in these subjects. Experience is gained in classroom study and practical job training in the laboratory or shop. Home economics courses provide study in home furnishings, child development, clothing and textiles, foods and nutrition, and first aid. Besides farm crops and animals, agriculture students study such areas as parliamentary procedure, welding, and genetics. Mechanical drawing, electricity, machine woodworking, and metal working are studied in the industrial arts courses. While Charlotte Nagel prepares a stencil, Marlene Hausmann, Kathy Hill, and Dixie Speers remove freshly-made copies from the mimeograph machine. 58 Mr. Pieron instructs Industrial Arts I student, Roger Patton, in the proper technique for using the special equipment employed in mechanical drawing. Brenda Houseman, Rita Hausmann, and Florence Grohmann leam to bake properly with yeast by experimenting in the Home Economics Laboratory. Ag III boys, under Mr. Petrowich’s supervision, inspect the various parts of the combine, a machine very important to successful farming. 59 Students at NACHS are given the opportunity to further their appreciation of the musical arts by participating in available band and chorus activities. Over one third of all NACHS students participate in the band and chorus programs. Chorus members learn methods of improving their vocal qualities and abilities, while band members pursue techniques for developing instrumental talents. Study in these two musical fields is further supplemented by individual lessons and group practice. DON D. SEXTON—Instrumental Music. B.M.E., Millikin University. Sponsor: Band. Twelve years at NACHS. JEAN ELLEN SMITH—Vocal Music. B.M.E., Murray State College, Kentucky. Sponsor: Chorus, Freshman Class. Two years at NACHS. Band and Chorus - Outlet for Musical Talent Mr. Sexton encourages Jon Jackson, Rich Yesley, and Steve Wirth to strive for instrumental perfection. P.E. and Driver Ed. Are Required Courses at NACHS Driver Education, a required course at NACHS, includes nine weeks of classroom study and six hours of driving. The skills and timing necessary for safe driving are taught in a manner that integrates correct driving habits and appropriate attitudes. The driver-training student at NACHS is prepared to be a desirable, as well as able, driver of the future. NACHS’ physical education classes are well programmed to include participation in organized games, such as field hockey, basketball, badminton, and gymnastics, as well as a calisthenics routine daily. Students are required to take a class in physical education each year. JUDITH S. HALL—Girls’ P. E.. Driver Education, B.S., Southern Illinois University. Sponsor: Pep Club, Cheerleaders, Freshman Class. Four years at NACHS. KERMIT JACKSON—Driver Education. M.S. in Education, Southern Illinois University. Ten years at NACHS. DON OTNESS—Boys’P. E., Driver Education. M.S., Southern Illinois University. Baseball and Basketball Coach. Six years at NACHS. Girls’ P.E. classes improve health through vigorous exercise. Mr. Jackson shows the new driver’s education car to Jim Jansen and Ron Schneider. Coach Otness teaches one of his P.E. classes the fundamentals of touch football. 61 Behind the Scenes at NACHS . . . The cooks are responsible for the noon meal for both grade and high school students. This entails the preparation of approximately 525 hot lunches every day. Bus drivers not only transport the rural students to and from school each day but also drive buses to sports events and class field trips. The custodians are responsible for providing an en- CUSTODIANS Roland Kinzinger, Leroy Hanft, Edward Jacquot. vironment which will prompt good school work. Their duties include keeping the building clean and properly heated, the school grounds neat and attractive, and equipment in good repair. To these fine people NACHS students extend their grateful thanks. COOKS Mrs. Hilda Schoepp, Mrs. Katherine Spalt, Mrs. Aetna Nagel, Mrs. Laura Scholes. BUS DRIVERS KNEELING: Leroy Hanft, Erwin Kirchhoefer, STANDING: Jules Kuehn, Roland Kinzinger, Wilmer Hentzel, Joseph Pieron, Ora Hill, Edward Jacquot. NOT PICTURED: Bob Schluter. SENIORS 63 Times to Remember Steve plays the part of a bashful boy in the Junior Class play, would you believe it? In the fall of 1962, thirty-four shy but eager little freshmen embarked upon their high school career. The officers selected to lead them the first year were: Jim Schulz, President; Peggy Kinzingcr, Secretary; Cynthia Schneider and Don Rickcrt, Student Council Representatives. Alice Kaiser was elected to the office of Treasurer for four years; Mrs. Kathryn Canning and Mr. Jospeh Pieron were appointed advisors. Work was immediately begun toward their goal—a trip to Washington, D. C. Profits from the sale of doughnuts and coffee at basketball games plus class dues provided their first step toward building a class treasury. During the sophomore year, Fate wielded a terrible blow. The ‘‘uncooperative'’ popcorn machine of the previous year became the “unfixable” one. Faced with no money-making project, the class again sold doughnuts and coffee at the basketball games. Don Rickcrt, President; Juanita Louis, Secretary; Alice Kaiser and Jon Jackson, Student Council Representatives, were chosen to act for the class. The junior year, true to form, was a busy one. The many activities included: selling candy and soda, presentation of the class play (Grandma, How Could You?), tying the Class of ‘65 in the magazine sales contest, and giving the prom ( Southern Melodies ). Officers were: Don Rick-ert. President; Jon Jackson, Vice-President; Diane Rohr, Secretary; Jim Schulz and Peggy Kinzinger, Student Council Representatives. Class officers for that final memorable year of high school were: Don Rickert, President; Jim Schulz, Vice- President; Peggy Kinzinger, Secretary; Diane Rohr and Steve Fiorina, Student Council Representatives. Activities were many and varied. Among them were: the sponsoring of the performances of the Southern Players from S1U, the magazine sales campaign, the class play (The Haunting of Hill House), and Dress-Up and “Dress-Down days. On June 3, 1966, after four long years of planning, working. and hoping, the former freshmen finally realized their dream. Twenty-eight class members boarded the bus for a trip to Washington, D. C. and other points of interest. Upon returning, 32 Seniors (13 of whom had been together since the first grade) graduated on June 13. For each, NACHS will always represent many happy memories. 64 Miss Cindy Junk models the latest NACHS fashions on Dress-Down day. 65 Jim Schulz, Vice-President, waits patiently while other senior class officers, Alice Kaiser, Treasurer; Don Rick-ert, President; and Peggy Kinzinger, Secretary; take measurements for his graduation robe. Class of ’66 BILL WILDERMAN Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3. CYNTHIA L. JUNK Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 3,4; Projectionist Club 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 3, Vice-President 4; Librarian 1,3,4; Class Play 3. ROBER F. REUSS Transferred from St. Francis Seminary, Victoria, Kansas during junior year. Class President 2; Student Council 2. NANCY NEEF Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; FHA 1; Office Girl 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3 66 Bids Farewell to NACHS CAROLYN ALLEN JUDITH K. SCHMIERBACH Transferred from Vigor High School, Mobile, Alabama, during senior year. Class President 3; Student Council 3, Secretary 4; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Who’s Who 1,3; Homecoming Court 1; FBLA 2,3,4. Jackettes 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President of Recreation 4; Spotlight Staff 4; Projectionist Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Class Play 3. DON HUFFMAN SHIRLEY NAPIER Band 1,2,3,4; Band Judicial Council 4; Cheerleader 1,2; FHA 1,2,4, Historian 3; Pep Club 3,4; Office Girl 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Librarian 4. Transferred from Hannibal High School, Hannibal, Missouri during senior year. Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Baseball4; Football 1,2; Chess Club 4; Pep Club 4. Transferred from St. Peter and Paul High School, Waterloo, Illinois, during sophomore year. Mixed Chorus 1; GAA 2,3; FHA 2,3,4; Chess Club 3; Pep Club 1, 3,4; FHA Sweetheart 4; Projectionist Club 2,3,4. JON K. JACKSON Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3, 4; Band Judicial Council 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2; Cross Country 1, 2; Class Vice-President 3; Student Council 2; Spotlight Co-Sports Editor 3,4; Chess Club 2, 3,4; Science Club 1; Class Play 3,4. CHARLOTTE ANN NAGEL Jackettes 2,3,4; Substitutel; Cheerleader 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Librarian 1,3; Prom Queen 3. CHARLES ALAN ROE Vespa Staff 1,2; Chess Club 1,2, 3,4; Science Club 1,2. LYNETTE MAURER GAA 1,2,3, FHA 1,2; Vice-President of Recreation 3, Vice-President of Projects 4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 3,4. 4 MARILYN SUE HILL Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; FHA 1,2,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 3,4. 68 JUANITA MARIE LOUIS Jackettes 3,4; GAA 2,3; FHA 1, Vice-President of Recreation 2, Vice-President of Degrees, Section Vice-President of Degrees 3, First Vice-President, State Vice-President of Recreation 4; Vespa Staff 4; Pep Club 3,4; Office Girl 2,3,4; Class Play 3, 4; Class Secretary 2. CHERYL MARIE THIES BECKY HOOVER Transferred from Hartford High School. Hartford Kentucky during senior year. Cheerleader 1, 2,3; Class Secretary 1,2; FHA 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Librarian 1,2; Class Play 3; FFA Sweetheart 3; Homecoming Queen 3. STEPHEN FIORINA Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Baseball 4; Student Council President 4; Honor Society 3,4; Vespa Staff 4; Projectionist Club 1. 2,3,4; Chess Club 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2,3, President 4; Science Club 1; Pep Club 3; Class Play 3,4; DENNIS LAFLEN Transferred from Freeburg High School, Freeburg, Illinois during junior year. Baseball 1,2; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Cross Country 2. GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President of Degrees 4; Vespa Staff 2,4, Assistant Business Manager 3; Projectionist Club 1,2,3, 4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3.4; Class Play 4. 69 Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1.2; Cross Country 1,2; Chess Club 1.2,3. MARLENE HAUSMANN GAA 3; FHA 1,2.3,4; Pep Club 3,4. DIANE ROHR Class Secretary 3; Student Council Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 3. President 4; FHA 1,2,4; Vespa Staff 3.4; Chess Club 2.3; Pep Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Librarian 3.4; Class Play 3. DIXIE LEE SPEERS Transferred from Washington High School, Chicago, Illinois, during sophomore year. Band 1, 2; Jackettes 4; Girls Chorus 1,2; Substitute Cheerleader 4; GAA 1, 2,3; FHA 2,4; Vespa Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Librarian 1,2. SUE ANN ROTH Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; GAA 3; FHA 1,2,4; Vespa Staff 3,4; Projectionist Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Office Girl 2,3,4; Librarian 4; Class Play 3,4. BRUCE A. RANGE Baseball 4; Track 2; Cross Country 1; FFA Secretary 3; Projectionist Club 4; Chess Club 2. Jackettes 4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Librarian 3,4; FFA Sweetheart 4. ALICE KAISER Jackettes 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4; Quill and Scroll 3, Sec. 4; GAA 3; FHA 2, Vice-President of Public Relations 3, Second Vice-Pres. 4; Spotlight Staff 3, Editor 4; Pep Club 3, President 4; Office Girl 2,3,4; Librarian 2; Student Council 2. Band 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Student Council 1; Honor Society 2,3, Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 3, Treasurer 4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1, Historian 2, Secretary 3, Corresponding Secretary-Treasurer, Section 4B Secretary 4; Vespa Staff 3, Editor 4; Science Club Secretary-Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3, 4; Office Girl 2,3,4. Co-Vo j-J- fa.'Hui PEGGY KINZINGER Girls’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Secretary 1,4; Student Council Treasurer 3; Honor Society 2,3, President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, Vice-President 4; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2, Second Vice-President 3, President, Section 4B Vice-President of Recreation 4; Vespa Staff 3, Business Manager 4; Pep Club 4, President 3; Office Girl 2,4; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Class Play - Student Director 3; Girls’ Staite Representative 3. Co- 71 KATHRYNE HILL DONALD RICKERT MRS. KATHRYN CANNING Advisor Jackettes 4; Cheerleader 4. Substitute 2,3; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2, 4; Projectionist Club 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3.4; FFA Sister 4; Class Play 3,4; Spotlight Staff 4. Cross country 1,2; Class President 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3, Vice-President 4; FFA 3; Projectionist Club 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4. J cqcen JAMES SCHULZ oana 1,2,3,4; Dance Dana 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band Judicial Council 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 1, Vice-President 4; Student Countil 1,3; Spotlight Co-Sports Editor 3,4. Uib)ui MR. JOSEPH P1ERON Advisor 72 UNDERCLASSMEN The time spent as an underclassman leads toward one goal--graduation. 73 Junior Knowledge Grows Dave Albert Karen Breithaupt Linda Butler Frank Corn Neal Eckert John Fannin Arlene Frantz Sheryll Fritsche Bonnie Grimes Rita Hausmann Mike Hessick Tim Hoover Ted Horn Jim Jansen David Kayson Larry Keil Officers of the Class of '67, Bonnie Grimes, assistant treasurer; Dave Albert, president; Marlene Mueller, secretary; and John Fannin, vice-president; set an example for their classmates to follow by paying their dues to the treasurer, Diane Louis. With Many Experiences Jim Jansen, Myron Thompson, and Diane Louis make use of the popcorn machine donated to the school by the P.T.A, As is usual for a junior class, the year was filled with many exciting activities and even more hard work. Their sponsors. Miss Doris Crippen and Mr. Bob Schluter. had their time well occupied trying to keep one jump ahead of their class and its many activities. The juniors’ primary source of income during the year was candy and soda sales. Another money making activity was the class play, “Wild About Harry,” a hilarious comedy about a boy and his insecticides. The play was followed by a bake sale. The magazine sales contest also proved quite profitable for the juniors this year as they overshot their goal of $1000 for a total of $1312, defeating the seniors overwhelmingly. When the Class of ’67 received their class rings, they realized the pride of all upperclassmen at that important moment. The climax of the junior year--preparing a memorable prom for the seniors--was the result of many months of hard work. Sharon Kinzinger Mike Laflen Diane Louis Marlene Mueller Judy Nagel Nancy Nagel Dave Nuernberger Kathy Patton Bruce Pfannebecker Amy Reinhardt Diane Rieso Mark Schlesinger 75 Jim Schneider Lynne Schneider Mike Schneider Phyllis Schneider Mike Smith Edgar Stallmann Myron Thompson Jerry Vielweber Linda Walker Beverly Weible Thelma Winklemann Dennis Winter Richard Yes ley 76 Upperclassmen at last! Sophomores Search for Tomorrow’s Goals As sophomores, the Class of '68 found the second year of high school very exciting and quite different from their first year. Under the guidance of their sponsors, Miss Judy Hall and Mr. Richard Petrowich, they planned and prepared a steak supper. This was the only money-making activity necessary during the year, since their dues assessments were considered sufficient to assure them of. their class trip. CLASS OFFICERS, Ron Schneider, President; Beth Wolf, Secretary; Dean Lehr, Treasurer; Charles Kunkelmann, Vice-President; prepare posters advertising their steak supper. Larry Albert Barbara Allan Bonnie Allison Warren Allison Clifford Beadle Donald Birkner Ronald Birkner Arkell Bollmeier Ivan Brandenburger Curtis Brown Myrtle Brown Merle Feurer Penni Fietsam Darryl Fiorina Danny Foutch Marsha Fritsche - L 77 Florence Grohmann Ruth Ann Hacker Don Hanft Dorothy Holle Lavon Horn Brenda Houseman Bill Jones Judy Jansen Linda Juenger James Kaiser Robert Kreher Charles Kunkelmann Dean Lehr Brian Mahan Jim Monike Diane Mueller David Nadler Mike Neff 78 Marv Parker Virginia Rogers Mary Sellers Mildard Sellers John Schmulbach Ron Schneider Allan Schulz Dale Spalt Roger Stehl Diane Vogler Sue Vogler Bruce Walker Kenneth Wildt Edward Wilson Beth Wolf Bill Kirkpatrick (Not Pictured) Sophomores await the arrival of their first customers at the Sophomore Steak Supper held in February. 79 Largest Freshman Class Enrolled in Nancy Andres Lottie Badgett Ida Baker Gary Beggs Jane Behnken Richard Brandenburger Leo Cortner Lana Dellacca Karen Dinges Bobby Doza David Eckert Bruce Finley Gary Freeh Susan Freeh Bill Gamble David Geaschel Robert Gradley Gary Gummersheimer Kathy Hagan Roger Hausmann Dale Hein Jim Jackson Mark Kaiser Karen Karch 80 ACHS History The largest class ever enrolled in NACH' was the freshman class this year. Under guidance of their sponsors. Miss Mr. Jerry Ritter, the Class of ’ gigantic step toward one goal to Washington, D.C., at the er year. Because of the increase in of this class found it unnecessary money-making projects. Pat Louis, treasurer; Nancy Andres, secretary; IleneMueller, vice-president; and Jim Jackson, president, review the plans for their freshman class activities. Robert Kinkel Sharon Kinkel Linda Laflen Teddy Lannom Nancy Lippert Patricia Louis Jim Maddox Fred Meister Joseph Meister Paul Miller Ilene Mueller Joyce Mueller Rick Mueller Margaret Myers Gwenda Owen Roger Patton Joe Pieron Nancy Quathamer Linda Rettinghouse Steve Rickert David Rieso Brian Schneider Jan Schreiner Deanna Schwebel Dennis Stehl Carla Stevenson Jim Vielweber Michael Vielweber Mary Ann Wagner Kenneth Weber Lyn Werner Melody Wilson Tom Wilson Charlene Winter Steve Wirth Lynette Maurer and Judy Schmi-erbach offer Roger Hausmann the privilege reserved for freshmen — that of carrying their books. 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Darlene's Beauty Salon New Athens IGA K's Steak House Dee's Place Lehr's Drive-In Patton Gas Company Dr. Charles Trappe, D.D.S. Angie's Beauty Salon Kola Bru Bottling Co. Colleen's Beauty Shoppe New Athens Cleaners Lill Krupp's Restaurant Frank G. Kaiser Electric Co. Barn's Tavern Kosarek Construction Company Wilson's Electric Appliances Dr. Sidney Trappe, M. D. H. W. Sprenger, D. C. Woodward Ice Fuel Leonard Studio and Camera Shop Dr. Bernard Strassman, M. D. Main's Barber Shop Dr. Robert K. Morovitz, D. C. Coal Transport, Inc. Niederbrach Truck Service Sportsman's Inn Mary Ellen's Beauty Salon Dr. Bill Burton Gamble's Store Schneidewind's Drug Jewelry Nagel's Texaco Service Index Albert, David—20,25,32,35,74 Albert, Larry—44,77,46 Allan, Barbara--15,21,23,24,26,28,30,77 Allen, Carolyn—67 Allison, Bonnie—77 Allison, Warren—77 Andres, Nancy—15,23,28,29,50,80,81 Badgett, Lottie—15,19,80 Baker, Ida—80 Beadle, Clifford--22,25,26,28,44,50 Beggs, Gary—50,80 Behnken, Jane—19,23,24,80 Birkner, Donald—22,77 Birkner, Ronald—22,77 Bollmeier, Arkell—16,22,77 Brandenburger, Ivan—77 Brandenburger, Richard—16,24,80 Brcithaupt, Karen—14,23,24,28,35,74 Brown, Myrtle—15,23,28,77 Butler, Linda—14,23,74 Canning, Kathryn—21,30,58,72 Corn, Frank—16,23,74 Cortner, Leo—16,80 Crippen, Doris—14,15,58 Dellacca, Lana—25,80 Dinges, Karen—15,18,23,80 Doza, Bobby—23,80 Dudeck, Joyce—18,53 Dudeck, Juanita—18,21,30,53 Eckert, David—16,80 Eckert, Neal—22,23,74 Fannin, John—22,35,44,46,50,74 Feurer, Merle—16,77 Finley, Bruce—16,22,24,80 Fietsam, Penni—15,17,23,28 Fiorina, Darryl—19,22,23,24,28,30,46,77 Fiorina, Steve—19,20,22,24,26,29,30,32,34,42, 44.64,69 Foutch, Danny—22,24,29,30,77 Frantz, Arlene—23,28,74 Freeh, Gary—80 Freeh, Susan—15,18,23,28,80 Free, Allan—19,22,56,57 Fritsche, Marsha—23,77 Fritsche, Sheryll—14,15,23,35,57,74 Gamble, Bill—80 Geaschel, David--16,80 Gradley, Robert—16,80 Grimes, Bonnie—19,20,22,24,28,29,30,35,74 Grohmann, Florence—18,59,78 Gummersheimer, Gary—19,22,23,50,80 Hacker, Ruth Ann—15,23,24,28,29,78 Hagan, Kathy—15,18,19,23,24,28,29,80 Hall, Judy—61 Hanft, Don—28,32,44,45,50,78 Hanft, LeRoy—62 Hausmann, Marlene—14,23,58, 68,70 Hausmann, Rita—14,23,28.59,74 Hausmann, Roger—16,80,82 Hein, Dale—25,26,44,50,80 Hentzel, Wilmer—62 Hessick, Mike—22,24,46,74, Hill, Kathy--14,15,17,19,22,23,27,31,34,36,48, 58,72, Hill. Marilyn—14,21.23,28,31,68 Hill, Ora—62 Holle, Dorothy—15,78 Hoover, Becky—14,23,69 Hoover, Tim—28,46,50,74 Horn, Lavon—15,24,78 Horn, Ted--22,74 House, Dorothy—31,34,35,55, Houseman, Brenda—15,23,59,78 Huber, Edmund—52 Huffman, Don—23,67 Hunsaker, Bain W.—52 Jackson, Jim--25,26,32,44,50,80,81 Jackson, Jon—22,25,26,29,31,34,41.44,46,60,68 Jackson, Kermit—61 Jacquot, Edward—62 Jansen, Jim—17,23,35,42,61,74 Jansen, Judy—15,23,78 Jones, Bill—78 Juenger, Linda--15,23,24,27,29,32,50,78 Junk, Cindy—14,15,18.19,22,23,27,28,31,64,66 Kaiser, Alice—14,18,20,21,23,27,28,31,41,66,71 Kaiser, James—22,50,78 Kaiser, Mark—22,80 Karch, Karen—15,18,19,23,80 Kayson, Alvin—52 Kayson, David—19,29,32,74 Keil, Larry—25,26,28,32,35,44,46,57,74 Kinkel, Robert—16,81 Kinkel, Sharon—28,31,35,81 Kinzinger, Peggy—14,15,18,20,21,28,30,42,66,71 Kinzinger, Rolland—62 Kinzinger, Sharon—18,21,24,31,75 Kirchhoefer, Erwin—62 Kirkpatrick, Bill—16 Kolditz, Loren--52 Kreher, Robert—78,22 Kuehn, Jules—62 Kunkelmann, Charles--17,25,26,28,29,42,78 Laflen, Dennis—46,69 Laflen, Linda—14,15,23,81 Laflen, Mike—25,35,75 Lannom, Teddy—15,23,81 Lehr, Dean—16,17,25,42,78 Lippert, Nancy—23,24,28,81 Louis, Diane—14,18,23,27,35,75 Louis, Juanita--14,15,18,23,26,27,30,34,41,42,69 Louis, Patricia—14,15,23,81 99 Maddox, Jim—50,61 M ahan, Bri an—16,17,23,24,29,42,69 Maurer, Lynette—14,23,31,68,82 Meister, Fred—81 Meister, Joseph—81 Monike, Jim—23,78 Miller, Paul—19,44,50,81 Mueller, Diane—14,18,23,24,28,29,30,78 Mueller, Ilene—14,15,23,27,81 Mueller, Joyce—14,15,23,24,28,81 Mueller, Marlene—14,19,23,25,26,28,35,48,75 Mueller, Ricky—23,81 Meyers, Margaret—14,15,23,81 Nadler, David—78 Nagel, Aetna—62 Nagel, Charlotte—14,21.23,27,31,40.41,48,58,68 Nagel, Judy—14,23,75 Nagel, Nancy—15,23,24,26,28,29,31,35,48,75 Napier, Shirley—14,18,19,23,25,67 Nattier, Maurice—54 Neff, Nancy—18,28,65,66 Nuernberger, David—23,35,36,39,75 Otness, Don—44,45,46,61 Owen, Gwenda—15,23,28,81 Parker, Mary—15,18,79 Parker, Nancy—14,19,23,39,67 Patton, Kathy—14,23,75 Patton, Roger—44,59,81 Patton, Ronald—70 Petri, Kathy—15,18,23.27,79 Petrowich, Richard—17,58,59 Pfannebecker, Bruce—16,75 Pieron, Joe—22,24,82 Pieron, Joseph—53,58,59,62,72 Quathamer, Edwin—16,79 Quathamer, Nancy—28,82 Range, Bruce—19,41,44,71 Ray, Jim—16,79 Reinhardt, Amy—14,23,24,28,35,75 Rettinghouse, Linda—18,23,28,82 Reuss, Donald—22 Reuss, Robert—66 Rickert, Don—19,20,32,34,42,66,72 Rickert, Steve—19,22,50,82 Rieso, David—16,82 Rieso, Diane—14,23,28,75 Ritter, Jerry—32,34,35,55, Roe, Alan—68 Rogers, Larry—79 Rogers, Virginia—15,23,25,28,79 Rohr, Diane—14,18,21,30,32,70 Roth, Sue Ann—14,18,19,23,28,30,34,70 Schlesinger, Allen—52 Schlesinger, Mark—12,23,75 Schluter, Bob—22,56 Schmulbach, John—79 100 Schmierbach, Judy--14,19,23,27,31,48,67,82 Schneider, Brian—16,82 Schneider, Cynthia—14,15,18,20,21,22,24,28,30, 42,71 Schnieder, Harold—52 Schneider, Jim—17,42,76 Schneider, Lynne—25,76 Schneider, Mike—22,35,46,50,76 Schneider, Phyllis--12,14,23,31,76 Schneider, Ron—16,17,25,28,29,32,46, 50, 61, 79 Schreiner, Jan--15,23,27,28,50,82 Schoepp, Hilda--62 Scholes, Laura—62 Schulz, Alan—23,44,50,79 Schulz, Jim—24,28,29,31,41,44,46,66,72 Schwebel, Deanna—15,23,25,28,82 Sellers, Mary—79 Sellers, Mildard—79 Sexton, Don—25,29, 60 Smith, Jean—28,60 Smith, Mike—76 Spalt, Dale—17,25,26,28,29,42,79 Spalt, Kathryn—62 Speers, Dixie—14,15,23,27,30,41,48,58,70 Stallmann, Edgar—17,25,26,42,44,50, 76 Stehl, Dennis—82 Stehl, Roger—79 Steinwagner, Rosemary--14,17,18,23,36,71 Stevenson, Carla—15,23,28,82 Thies, Cheryl—14,15,19,22,23,30,34,69 Thompson, Myron—18,19,22,25,29,46,76 Vielweber, Jerry—76 Vielweber, Jim—44,50,82 Vielweber, Michael—44,82 Vogler, Diane--15,23,25,27,28,29,50,79 Vogler, Orville—52 Vogler, Sue—79 Wagner, Mary Ann—15,23,24,82 Walker, Bruce—22,24,79 Walker, Linda—76 Weber, Kenneth—50,82 Weible, Beverly—14,23,28,76 Werner, Lyn-.-15,19,23,28,82 White, Jim—54 Wilderman, Bill—66 Wildt, Kenneth—16,79 Wilson, Edward—79 Wilson, Melody—23,28,82 Wilson, Tom—82 Wimber, Charles—22,50,56,57 Winklemann, Thelma—23,35,76 Winter, Charlene—14,23,82 Winter, Dennis—16,76 Wirth, George—52 Wirth, Steve—22,25,26,29,32,44,60,8. Wolf, Beth—24,27,28,29,50,79 Yesley, Richard—25,29,35,60,76 .. .and thus time has passed. Behind us Are the adventures, the memories; Before us, The hopes, the dreams. Our future is of our past. Together they are the essence of life. Thus it is that our future Will ever hold memories Of the year just past. Will ever be influenced By the lessons of love and sharing. And be reflected in the formation Of eternal character. Bonnie Grimes, '67 TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made ■■ Organizations Conclude Year With Banquets The 1965-66 school year was highlighted by spring banquets honoring members of student organizations. The New Athens FFA Chapter observed its twenty-fifth year at a banquet on April 5. Former advisors, charter members, and past presidents and state farmers were recognized. G. Donavon Coil, Executive Secretary, and Gary Organ, State President, spoke at the banquet. Mr. W. Manion Rice was the guest speaker at the April 21 Quill and Scroll Banquet, impressing his hearers with the importance of journalism training in high school. Announcement of the 1967 publications staffs was made. Sharon Kinzinger will serve as Editor and Phyllis Schneider as Business Manager of the Spotlight. The Veapa officials include Bonnie Grimes, Editor; Barbara Allan, Assistant Editor; Diane Mueller and Darryl Fiorina, Business Managers. The May 12 FHA Banquet featured Home Economics students modeling garments they had made. Awards and installation of officers concluded the program. The highlight of the Honor Society Banquet was the address given by Mr. K. Lane Miller. The banquet, in honor of seniors and their parents, was held on May 20 at Augustine’s in Belleville. SISPA Director, Advisor to the Obelisk, and Journalism Instructor at S1U—Mr. W. Manion Rice. Miss House, advisor to the chapter, added closing comments at the Honor Society Banquet. At the head table was Mr. K. Lane Miller, Principal of Belleville Township High School and speaker. Modeling at the FHA Banquet, Carolyn Allen appeared in a dress she made in home economics class. Mike Schneider and Ted Horn exhibited their project, How a Geyser Functions,” at the St. Louis Science Fair. Students Win There is every opportunity at NACHS for students to achieve in scholarship and leadership and through membership in various organizations, bring recognition to the school. . Students taken into the National Honor Society at the annual spring induction ceremony during an allschool assembly were recognized for scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Honor students who have served on the staff of either the Spotlight or the Vespa (the school’s two publications) were initiated into the Quill and Scroll Society at the annual spring banquet. The FHA Chapter this year received two awards--one as the outstanding chapter of Section 4B and the other for Public Relations. At the spring Section 4B Rally, Diane Louis was elected to the office of Section Historian. During the June 15-17 State FHA Conference, at Normal University, Juanita Louis presided as State Vice-President of Recreation. At this same time Quill and Scroll members and initiates are: STANDING—Bonnie Grimes, Juanita Louis, Steve Fiorina, Diane Rohr, Sharon Kinzinger, Phyllis Schneider, and Nancy Nagel. SEATED —Alice Kaiser, Peggy Kinzinger, and Cynthia Schneider. Honor Society members in robes and initiates are: FRONT ROW--Bonnie Grimes, Alice Kaiser, Sharon Kinzinger, Barbara Allan, Nancy Nagel, Juanita Louis, Peggy Kinzinger, and Don Rickert. BACK ROW--Cyn-thia Schneider, Carolyn Allen, John Fannin, Ron Schneider, Charles Kunkelmann, Steve Fiorina, and Dave Albert. Recognition for Themselves and NACHS Cheryl Thies received her State Homemaker Degree. At the chapter banquet the annual Homemaker Trophy was awarded to the outstanding senior Home Ec student, Peggy Kinzinger. Alice Kaiser, the runner-up, received a place setting of sterling silverware. In addition, 20 girls received degrees on the local and state levels. The FFA brought further recognition to their school through awards they received at the State Convention June 14-16. The chapter, for the first time in its history, received the Silver Emblem as an outstanding chapter in the state. A member of the State FFA Band, Ron Schneider played a trumpet solo at the final session of the convention. The chapter’s agricultural exhibit won third place in the state contest. Dean Lehr received an award for being one of the five outstanding sectional reporters in the state and was reelected to this position. Dennis Winter attended a banquet in recognition of the sectional farming crop award he received. Combining their talents, members of the Science Club represented NACHS in the Post-Dispatch Greater St. Louis Science Fair at the Washington University Fieldhouse. Working under the supervision of Mr. Bob Schluter, Advisor, members exhibited five projects. Through participation in the IHSA Music Contest at Southern Illinois University, the band and chorus members brought home the Sweepstakes Award--a plaque given to the school having the largest number of points from superior and excellent ratings on their entries. The members of the band, chorus, and dance band concluded the year with a concert. The final day of school was Awards Day for the Athletic and Business Departments. Coach Don Otness awarded letters to the outstanding basketball and baseball players. Mrs. Canning awarded pins to those students who excelled in Shorthand and Typing. In a farewell to Miss Jean Smith, NACHS Vocal Director, chorus members presented her with a gift at the close of their portion of the spring concert. The band, under the direction of Mr. Don Sexton, featured a trumpet duet with Ron Schneider and Roger Junk (guest musician and former band member now a student at SIU), at its May 19 concert. Rendezvous on Dixie Speers was the first of many to congratulate the new Prom King and Queen. Diane Louis, escorted by Jim Jansen, prepares to bow before the retiring prom royalty. Prom guests enjoyed an evening of good food, good music and good company. Those who accepted the challenge to try the Philippine dancing soon found it to be more difficult than it seemed. Paradise Isle Penetrating the heart of Paradise Isle through a bamboo-thatched entrance, prom guests embarked on an unforgettable tropical holiday. After each adventurist was welcomed Hawaiian style with a lei and a hearty hug, the Isle, with all its delights, was theirs. Appetites whetted by Pacific breezes, the guests enjoyed Hawaiian buffet, which was served throughout the evening, making the Food Hut a continual place of interest. Tropical melodies, provided by the Bob Donahill Orchestra, set the mood for an evening of dancing under azure skies bejeweled with bright evening stars. The perfect finale to such a delightful adventure was the crowning of the new Prom Queen and King. Candidates for this highest honor were Judy Schmier-bach and Jim Schulz, Kathy Hill and Don Rickert, Becky Hoover and Bruce Range, Peggy Kinzinger and Steve Fiorina, Seniors; Marlene Mueller and Dave Albert, Diane Louis and Jim Jansen, Karen Breithaupt and Dave Nuernberger, Sheryll Fritsche and Larry Keil, Juniors. The retiring Queen and King, Miss Charlotte Nagel and Bill Bonewitz, crowned the new Prom Queen and King, Miss Judy Schmierbach and Jim Schulz. CLASS OF 66 FRONT ROW: Marilyn Hill, Nancy Parker, Juanita Louis, Rosemary Steinwagner, Carolyn Allen, Alice Kaiser, Marlene Hausmann, Shirley Napier, Becky Hoover. SECOND ROW: James Schulz, Bill Wilderman, Robert Reuss, Stephen Fiorina, Bruce Range, Charlotte Nagel, Judith Schmierbach, Peggy Kinzinger, Nancy Neff, Cynthia Schneider. BACK ROW: Kathryne Hill, Cynthia Junk, Ronald Patton, Donald Rickert, Cheryl Thies, Jon Jackson, Dennis Laflen, Alan Roe, Don Huffman, Dixie Speers, Diane Rohr, Lynette Maurer. Our Lives Are Made of Yesterdays, Graduates and audience listened attentively to the address by Mr. Patton, IEA Director. The class motto, We live in deeds; not years,” revealed to friends and relatives gathered on June 13, the aspirations of graduating seniors. At 8 p.m. a hush fell over the crowd gathered in the high school gymnasium. As the processional began to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance” played by the high school band, the gold-robed graduates were filled with mixed emotions of joy and sadness. The guest speaker, Mr. L. Goebel Patton, Public Relations Director of the Illinois Education Association, imparted words of wisdom to the audience as well as the graduates. A look at past memories and future opportunities was given by Peggy Kinzinger and Cynthia Schneider, co-valedictorians. Recipients of the John Phillip Sousa Band Award, Jon Jackson and Jim Schulz, played trombone and saxo- Recipients of awards were: Cynthia Schneider, Nancy Neff, Shirley Napier, Lynette Maurer, Jim Schulz, Don Rick-ert, and Jon Jackson. Mr. Joseph Pieron, School Principal and joint Class Sponsor with Mrs. Kathryn Canning, presented the awards. Amidst joy and sadness, graduates bid a last farewell to faculty and friends who passed through the receiving line. Today, and Tomorrows phone solos, respectively. Other awards to members of the graduating class included the American Legion Awards to Cynthia Schneider and Don Rickert; and the Danforth “I Dare You Awards to Shirley Napier and Jim Schulz. Nancy Neff received the Gamble Scholarship and the Four-Year Perfect Attendance Award was presented to Lynette Maurer. After the presentation of awards, Mr. George H. Wirth, President of the School Board, distributed the long-awaited diplomas. This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. it is rather the end of the beginning. These words by Winston Churchill reflected the true feelings of NACHS graduates as they left the gym to the music of the school song. Mr. B. W. Hunsaker, School Superintendent, congratulates co-valedictorians, Peggy Kinzinger and Cynthia Schneider. Seniors pose in front of Capitol Building. FRONT ROW: Alice Kaiser, Peggy Kinzinger, Judy Schmierbach, Charlotte Nagel, Nancy Neff, Cynthia Schneider, Kathy Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pieron, chaperons; Sue Hill, Marlene Hausmann, Nancy Parker, Juanita Louis, Shirley Napier, Becky Hoover. BACK ROW: Janice Pieron, Steve Fiorina, Jim Schulz, Bill Wilderman, Don Rick-ert, Cindy Junk, Cheryl Thies, Lynette Maurer, Dixie Speers, Diane Rohr, Jon Jackson, Dennis Laflen, Alan Roe, Ron Patton, Bruce Range, Robert Reuss, Leland Casper, bus driver. Seniors Visit Nation s Capitol A tour of Colonial Williamsburg included a visit to the wig shop and an opportunity for Seniors to model copies of powdered wigs. Twenty-eight excited Seniors boarded a Greyhound bus at 11:30 p.m. on June 3, to begin one of the most memorable trips of their lives. June 4, 5, 6, and 7 were spent touring the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and other points of interest in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia. Finally they arrived in Washington, D. C. on June 8, where they spent three days visiting such places as the White House, Arlington Cemetery, and the Washington Monument. On the return trip, they stopped at historical Gettysburg which concluded the schedule of tours. At 4:00 p.m. on June 12, 28 tired but happy Seniors arrived at NACHS to prepare for graduation. NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 1966 VESPA SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 21 £ i iTl :i: HI i si i ® Mr I El fpiiiiiihi I! ■■ ■! hi in hi hi hi hi hi Mil