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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1970 volume:

1970 VESPA WELCOME TO NEW ATHENS Lrv tA Ujexx) b of'.... I KASKASKIA COUNTRY |WOMEN'S CLUB • COMMERCIAL CLUB NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens, Illinois 62264 Volume XXX District 60 Board of Education: Mr. AllenH. Schlesinger, secretary; Mr. Wayne L. Mayer, Mr. Harold L. Schneidc., Mr. Edmund Huber, Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann. Not pictured: Mr. Loren Kolditz, Mr. George H. Wirth, president. MR. GEORGE H. WIRTH, President of District 60 Board of Education and President of Illinois Association of School Boards. SUPT. E. R. THIES, a former teacher at NACHS, in his second year as head of District 60 schools, has his masters degree from SIU Carbondale and is currently studying for a specialist degree. MISS JUANITA DUDECK, secretary to the superintendent and a graduate of NACHS, has been with the district schools 16 years. 4 District 60 board member was elected president of IASB Developing the proper environment for a high school of 256 students is the responsibility of Mr. E. R. Thies, superintendent; Mr. J. J. Pieron, assistant superintendent; and the seven-member board of education. A few changes in procedure were noted as the 1969-70 school term began. Mr. J. J. Pieron was promoted from principal to assistant superintendent of New Athens High School. His duties remained basically the same - that of chief administrator of the high school, cafeteria, adult and vocational education. For the first time in the history of the school the assistant superintendent has his own private secretary. Miss Degen assumed the position of secretary to the high school administrator in August 1969. A distinct honor was accorded the community of New Athens when one of its citizens and the president of District 60 Board of Education was elected president of the Illinois Association of School Boards. Mr. Wirth has served on District 60’s school board for nineteen years, and president of the board for sixteen years. In November Mr. Thies, Mr. Wirth, and Mr. Huber attended the 55th annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards convention at Chicago. Mr. Thies served as recorder for the workshop, Those Who Negotiate. MRS. JOYCE DUDECK, bookkeeper for District 60 and substitute teacher, is a graduate of S1U Carbondale and a member of the school system for 11 years. MISS SHERRI DEGEN, secretary to the assistant superintendent of the high school, isagraduate of Marissa high school and a new personality in a newly created position. ASST. SUPT. JOSEPH J. PIERON, also a major in the Air Force Reserves, has been in the NACHS system for 16 years, holds a masters degree from SIU Carbondale, and will receive his specialist degree in June. 5 MRS. AXLEY MRS. CANNING MR. HEISE MR. BEROWSKI MR. EWALD MR. BUSH MR. GERMANN Teachers enrolled in evening and MRS. FRANCES AXLEY - A former student at NACHS and a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Mrs. Axley keeps herself busy co-sponsoring the pep club and the sophomore class, and studying toward an advanced degree in guidance. She has achieved her M.S. and has been at NACHS two years as guidance counselor. PAUL BEROWSKI - A two-year member of the NACHS faculty, Mr. Berowski instructs three classes in English III and one each in German I and II. Adviser of the student council and co-sponsor of the junior class comprise his extra-curricular activities. He graduated from SIU Edwardsville where he is working toward his masters degree in German. JAMES L. BUSH - A hunter and fisherman for fun, Mr. Bush has been teaching Introductory Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, and trigonometry for two years at NACHS. He received his B.A. degree from SIU Carbondale. His extracurricular activities include coaching baseball and the junior varsity basketball team. MRS. KATHRYN B. CANNING - Adviser of the Vespa (NACHS yearbook) and Quill and Scroll, Mrs. Canning is a graduate of Central Missouri State at Warrensburg and has been at New Athens High 8 1 2 years where she teaches Shorthand I and II, Typing II, office practice and bookkeeping. GERALD F. EWALD - Besides keeping the boys in shape in physical education, Mr. Ewald also coaches the Yellow Jackets on to victory. This graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, who holds a masters degree in physical education, also enjoys swimming and water skiing during the summer months. This is his first year at New Athens. THOMAS G. GERMANN - Now in his second year at NACHS, Mr. Germann teaches math, general science, and physics. A sports fan, musician, fisherman, he also sponsors the science club, and co-sponsors the sophomore class. He is a graduate of Illinois State University at Normal. KENNETH HEISE - A graduate of the University of Illinois, this is Mr. Heise’s first year on the NACHS faculty. Before coming to New Athens, Mr. Heise was an officer in the army for three years, one of which was spent in Viet Nam. General shop, mechanics, drawing, woodworking, and electricity are the classes under his instruction. Flying air craft at the Sparta, Illinois, airport is Mr. Heise’s favorite pastime. 6 MR. JACKSON MRS. MEHRTENS MISS JONES MISS OPP summer classes to study for advanced degrees MR. MARTIN MR. PETROWICH MR. RITTER KERMIT JACKSON - This instructor of driver education, also a minister at the Baptist church in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, holds his masters degree from SIU Carbondale. Mr. Jackson has been on the faculty at NACHS for 14 years. MRS. REBA JONES - A designer of interesting bulletin boards for the typing room, Miss Jones - a graduate of Southeast Missouri State, Cape Girardeau - is in her third year at NACHS where she teaches introduction to business, business law, and four classes of Typing I. She is also a busy co-sponsor of the junior class. KENTON MARTIN - Teaching English II and IV and sponsoring the National Honor Society are the duties of Mr. Martin, a Commuter teacher from Belleville who is in his first year at NACHS. Formerly an English teacher at Althoff High in Belleville, he holds a masters degree from SIU Edwardsville. MRS. WILMA MEHRTENS - Prior to her two years on the NACHS teaching staff, Mrs. Mehrtens taught three years at Valmeyer high school. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State. Cape Girardeau, and mother of five children, Mrs. Mehrtens teaches vocational home economics and sponsors the FHA. MISS BONNIE OPP - After receiving her B.S. degree in education from SIU Carbondale, in 1969, Miss Opp joined the teaching staff at NACHS as librarian. Her practice teaching was done in the high school at Herrin, where she taught English III and worked in the library. Reading, music, and sports are her leisure-time activities. RICHARD PETROWICH - A graduate of the University of Illinois with a masters degree, Mr. Petrowich is in his ninth year of teaching agriculture and diversified occupations at NACHS. He is the father of three small sons, who take up the major portion of the time he has left over from sponsoring Future Farmers of America and supervising students’ farming projects. JERRY RITTER - Besides directing both junior and senior class plays and advising the school newspaper (the Spotlight), Mr. Ritter teaches three cl asses of English I and two of speech. He is quite a connoisseur of foods and can whip up a cake along with the best of cooks. His degree was received from SIU Carbondale. 7 MRS. SANDERS MR. SEXTON MR. SCHLUTER MISS SPENCE MR. SCHWALB MISS VAN HOVE 50% of faculty were commuting teachers MRS. KAREN SANDERS - In her second year at NACHS and a commuter teacher from Belleville, Mrs. Sanders teaches civics, geography, American Problems, consumer education, and sociology. She is also co-sponsor of the freshman class and an “unofficial’ director of the majorettes. A graduate of SIU Edwardsville, she is working toward a masters in counselor education. BOB SCHLUTER - A fishing and hunting enthusiast, this chemistry and Biology I and II teacher is also a bus driver for Unit District 60. He is a graduate of SIU Carbondale and is working on his masters degree in administration at the Edwardsville campus. DAVID SCHWALB - Completing his second year of teaching at NACHS, Mr. Schwalb is working toward a masters degree in history at SIU Edwardsville, where he received his bachelors degree. In addition to his teaching duties, he coaches the freshman basketball team and is a co-sponsor of the Class of 1973. DON SEXTON - The senior member of the NACHS faculty has completed 17 years as a teacher of instrumental music. He is also director of the band and co-sponsor of the senior class. He has his masters fromMillikin University of Decatur. Whenever vacation time arrives, Mr. Sexton, a lover of Mexico, heads for Acapulco. MISS ONETA SPENCE - Miss Spence, a graduate of SIU Carbondale, came to New Athens this year from Cairo, Illinois, as a first-year teacher. She instructs six classes in girls’ PE, sponsors the GAA, the pep club, and the cheerleaders, and co-sponsors the senior class. MISS GRETCHEN VAN HOVE - A native of Iowa, Miss Van Hove is in her third year at the New Athens school system where she teaches music in grades one through eight and high school girls’ chorus. Miss Van Hove is also the assistant director of the class plays. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Dubuque, Iowa. 8 Adult forces kept District 60 students on the move. COOKS: Mrs. Spall, Mrs. Schoepp, Mrs. Nagel, Mrs. Reinhardt. Mrs. Schoepp and Mrs. Nagel have been serving NACHS students hot lunches for 13 years and 15 years respectively. It is of interest to note that Mrs. Nagel has not missed work in 14 years; Mrs. Schoepp, 13 years. Giving NACHS a clean sweep are custodians Dan Knewitz, Floyd Reuss, Edward Jacquot, and Leroy Hanft. Transporting District 60 students is the duty of the bus drivers: Bob Schluter, Floyd Reuss, Leroy Hanft, Raymond Glaus, Wilmer Hentzel, Edward Jacquot, Ardell Kratz. 9 Feet tell the story at an after-the-game sock-hop! Students sought release from school routine through organization activities Leslie Pitchford models her FHA initiation attire. At each home game a familiar sight was the entrance of the varsity team through the bee hive. 10 Various activities filled the leisure hours for many students. Though school started at 8:20 and ended at 3:30; the day was still not completed. Many students participated in afterschool activities such as GAA, FHA, FFA, Pep Club, Cheerleading, Science Club, yearbook and school paper publications, and sports. The atmosphere was usually informal giving the students a break from their books and an opportunity to express and develop their interests. As Nancy Leinecke and Lynette Stevenson look on, Mr. Germann unveils King Jesse Jacket for the student body. King Jesse was reated by Mr. Germann and named by Mary Maurer, a sophomore. Child Development students experience first-hand, the satisfaction of caring for a real live baby. NACHS student, Cheryl Weber, volunteers her services as a Red Cross worker during the summer. II The pause that refreshes - Jodie White takes her midday break. Basketball games, dances, At the snow dance Pam Wilderman teaches Tom White the latest dance step. All was not fun and play in the life of NACHS students as many of the leisure hours were spent in preparation for classes. In addition, students found time to volunteer their services during free periods as office aides, librarians, or teacher assistants. A few minutes with that favorite friend between classes, a soda break for refreshment, a moment’s relaxation before a critical game, or an all-important school dance, made for a very busy but interesting school life. Though pressed for precious moments Karla Birkner, Pam Wilderman, and Rhonda Range find time to goof off” between periods. 12 coarrh papers for Mr. D rrtu cki made _____ovtra hours of work John Kaiser and Gary Kearns find time to relax Office helper, Lynette Stevenson, gathers the absentee slips from before the big game. another hour. 13 Outstanding students were recognized As winners of the Voice of Democracy Contest, Arnold Juenger, James Junge, and David Louis are awarded medals by Mrs. Frances Axley, guidance counselor. For scholarship, leadership, and service, NACHS students were recognized in various ways. In the field of scholastic achievement sophomores participated in the National Educational Development Test (NEDT);the seniors who had college intentions took the Illinois State Scholarship test; and senior girls took the test for the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. Leadership ability was recognized in those students who were chosen for attendance at Boys’ State, were voted Outstanding Teenagers of America, or selected for the Daughters of the American Revolution PAR) Award. In the area of service students volunteered their time each day as office helpers, librarians, and teacher assistants in school or candy stripers and nurses’ aides for community service. From these various areas, by the choice of their activities, students developed personal interests and abilitises. DAR winner Sandra Falkenhein, who enjoys sewing as a hobby, received the award on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Outstanding teenagers at NACHS - Sharon Wildt, David Allan, and Sandra Falkenhein - receive certificates of award from Assistant Superintendent Joseph J. Pieron. Sophomores, who achieved outstanding scores on the NEDT test and were awarded certificates of accomplishment, are Renda Griebel, Cheryl Weber, Bill Schreiber, Mrs. Frances Axley, counselor; Laur? Pitchford, Mary Maurer, and Ellen Wagner. 14 by various awards and honors Chapter president Sharon Wildt attended the summer leadership conference at Illinois State University, Normal. Sandra Falkenhein, Mike Bickel, Arnold Juenger, and David Allan were selected as Illinois State Scholars. Ruth Haefner, Homemaker of Tomorrow, graciously serves coffee to Mrs. Mehrtens and Mrs. Axley, demonstrating her ability as a future homemaker. Winner of the local science fair, Patty Fabish, and sponsor, Mr. Germann, display the blue-ribbon entry concerning the earth’s water cycle. The operation of civil defense radio equipment was one of the classes attended by Keith Walker and Mark Reinhardt at Boys’ State, summer of 1969, under the sponsorship of the Commercial Club and the American Legion respectively. IB SENIORS Classroom and extracurricular activities created SENIOR MEMORIES WERE MADE OF: ... Routine homework and special test days ... ... The hustle-bustle of school dances ... ... Those hectic days of working in the candy stand ... ... The arrival of those coveted class rings ... ... Dress-down day, which brought out creativity: dress-up day, finer qualities ... ... Making final plans for the class trip ... ... The anticipation of graduation. ERNA BOLLMEIER DAVID WILLIAM ALLAN SANDRA FAY FALKENHEIN DONNA MARIE DICKERSON 18 DORIS M. ECKERT THOMAS F. FORD four busy and memorable years for the class of 70 NANCY KAY FRECH DIANE C. GROHMANN JOCELYN SUE GAINES RUTH ANN HAEFNER ROBERT GRAD LEY PAUL RICHARD HARRISS Senior Class Officers: David Allan, vice-president; Greg Pitchford, president; Annamarie Steinwagner, treasurer; Yvette Hill, secretary; Miss Spence, adviser; Mr. Sexton, adviser. 19 LYNN RAE HENNEKE Money-making activities and dues financed DAVID WILLIAM HEPP YVETTE DENISE HILL 20 the long-awaited trip to Washington, D.C. JAMES MICHAEL LAWRENCE WILLIAM LOUIS LEVY BRUCE LINDSAY NEFF RICHARD NEFF DAVID MAURER Farmer Neff, better known as Bruce, drew many laughs with his dress-down day outfit. 21 MERLE RONALD REITZ STEVE RUHMANN STEPHEN REINHARDT DAVID SCHNEIDER 22 DUANE ALLAN SCHNEIDER ANNAMARIE STEINWAGNER KEITH S. WALKER TERRY W. SWYEAR TRUDY WILDERMAN DIANA JANE UNDERWOOD SHARON ANN WILDT 23 Final plans for the class trip MISS ONETA SPENCE Sponsor DAVID WILLIAM ALLAN - Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 2. Vice-President 4: Student Council 1,2; Honor Society 2,3; President 4; Science Club 1; Spanish Club 2. MIKE BICKEL - Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Class President 3; Honor Society 2,3; Treasurer 4; Vespa Staff 2; Pep Club 4; Class Play 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2. ERNA BOLLMEIER - Band 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 1,2.3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Librarian 2,3; Class Play 3,4. MIKE DENBOW - Transferred from Cahokia Senior High School, Cahokia, Illinois, junior year. DONNA MARIE DICKERSON - Girls Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1; GAA 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 1.2.4. DORIS M. ECKERT - Student Council 1,4; FHA 1,2,3, First Vice-President 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Office Help 1,2, 4; Class Play 4; Jackettes 4; Spolight Staff 2,3,4. SANDRA FAY FALKENHEIN - Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3.4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; FHA 1,2,3, Treasurer 4; Vespa Staff 2,3, Editor 4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 4. THOMAS F. FORD - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; FFA 2,3; Spotlight Staff 3. NANCY KAY FRECH - FHA 1.2,3.4; Pep Club 1.2,4; Office Help 4. JOCELYN SUE GAINES - Transferred from Duquoin High School, Duquoin, Illinois; Girl’s Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Librarian 3. ROBERT GRADLEY - FFA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4. DIANE C. GROHMAN - Girls Chorus 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Office Help 4; Class Play 3.4. RUTH ANN HAEFNER - Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; GAA 2; Librarian 2; FHA 1.2,3,4; Vespa Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2.4; Class Play 3.4. PAUL RICHARD HARRISS - Baseball 4; FTA 3,4; Science Club 3,4, Secret ary-Treasurer 3. LYNN RAE HENNEKE - Band 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; FHA 1,2,3; Vice President ot Degrees 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Office Help 4. DAVID WILLIAM HEPP - Band 1,2,3.4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Pep Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; FFA 1,2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Spotlight Staff 3,4; Pep Club 4; Student Council Treasurer 3. YVETTE DENISE HILL - Band 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 2,3,4; GAA 2; FHA 1,2,3.4; Vespa Staff 1; Pep Club 1,2,4; Class Play 3,4; FFA Sister 4; Spanish Club 2. SUZANNE KAYE HOUSTON - Transferred from Alice Robertson Junior High School, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2; Class Play 3,4. ARNOLD NICHOLAS JUENGER - Baseball 2.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Class President 1, Vice-President 2; Student Council 1, Vice-President 4; Honor Society 3; Vice-President 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Spotlight Staff 3,4; Pep Club 4; Class Play 3; Spanish Club 2. MR. DON SEXTON Sponsor 24 and graduation highlighted the senior year STEVE J. JUNK - Band 4; Baseball 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Class Play 3; Chess Club 1; Science Club 1,2; Secretary-Treasurer 3. LARRY B. KLINGENBERG JEAN MARIE KREHER - Jackettes 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed chorus 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 3,4, Pep Club 1,2,4; Librarian 1,2. DEBBIE L. LANGENSTEIN - Transferred from Notre Dame High School, Belleville, Illinois; FHA 3,4; Spotlight Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Class Play 4; Office Help 2,4; Spanish Club 1,2. JAMES MICHAEL LAWRENCE - Transferred from Freeburg High School, Freeburg, Illinois; FTA 3,4; FFA 4. WILLIAM LOUIS LEVY - Transferred from East St. Louis High School, East St. Louis, Illinois; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 2; Cross Country 2,4; Science Club 3; Pep Club 4. DAVID MAURER - FFA 1,2; Peporter 3, Vice-President 4; Class Play 4. BRUCE LINDSAY NEFF - Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4. RICHARD NEFF - Transferred form Althoff High School, Belleville, Illinois; FFA 4. BRUCE NUERNBERGER - Pep Club 1,2. ROGER DALE PARKER - Mixed Chorus 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,4. ROGER D. PETOT - Student Council 3; Class Play 4. DIANE MARIE PETRI - Jackettes 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Secretary 1; Student Council 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Office Help 3,4. GREGORY JOSEPH PITCHFORD - Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Class Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Council 2; Science Club 1; Pep Club 4; Class Play 3; Spanish Club 2; Cross Country 3. MARK JOHN REINHARDT - Band 1.2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Class Vice- President 1; Student Council 3; FFA 1.2, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; Pep Club 2,4. STEPHEN REINHARDT - Student Council Treasurer 4; FFA 1, 2,3, Secretary 4; Office Help 1,4. MERLE REITZ - Transferred from Okawville High School, Okawville, Illinois; FFA 4. STEVE RUHMANN - Transferred from St. Henry's Seminary, Belleville, Illinois; Baseball 3; FFA 3,4. DAVID SCHNEIDER - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; FFA 1,2, Sentinel 3,4; Pep Club 4. DUANE ALLAN SCHNEIDER ALLEN SCHWARTZ - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Science Club 1,2. WILMER STEINHEIMER - Band 1.2,3.4. ANNAMARIE STE1NWAGNER - Cheerleader 1,2,4; Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; FHA 1.2,3,4; Spotlight Staff 3, Co-Editor 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Office Help 1,4; Librarian 3; FFA Sweetheart 4. TERRY W. SWYEAR DIANA JANE UNDERWOOD - Transferred from Warrensburg High School, Warrensburg, Missouri; FHA 1,2,3,4. KEITH S. WALKER - Band 1,2.4; Baseball 4; FTA 3.4; Chess Club 1; Science Club 1,2, President 4; Pep Club 4. TRUDY WILDERMAN - Transferred from Notre Dame High School, Belleville, Illinois; GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Office Help 4; Spotlight Staff 4. SHARON ANN WILDT - Band 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 1,2,3.4; Girls Chorus 2; FHA 1,2, Vice- President of Projects 3, President 4; Spotlight Staff 2,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Office Help 4; Class Play 4. 25 CAROL SUE QUATHAMER - Girls Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 1. 26 27 Ronald Andres Karla Birkner Susan Borger Keith Brandenburger Mr. Berowski, adviser; Steve Woodward, president; Donna Falkenhein, secretary; Pamela Wilderman, vice president; Barbara Schneider, treasurer; Miss Jones, adviser. Class of 71 sponsored a spirit- Carla Budde Jim Cowden Mary Doty Patty Eckert Donna Falkenhein Judy Friederich Kevin Gardner Kevan Griebel 28 Charlotte Hammond Robert Hammons Ronald Hausmann Steve Helfrich Cheryl Hepp Beth Hill Mary Rose Juenger Dale Kaiser Elaine Laflen Nancy Leinecke Does Jim Rader really present the profile of a studious student by using the comics as a source of research? 29 Juniors ripened toward senority The junior class has been loaded down with a busy schedule this year. They never knew they had it so easy their freshman and sophomore years. Working at basketball games and noon hours took up much of their time, besides all the homework of research papers, biographies, and career papers, along with other extracurricular activities. November 6 was a happy day for the juniors. The long awaited class rings finally came in and ecstatic juniors proudly remembered this day as the day they officially became upperclassmen. The class sponsors, Mr. Paul Berowski and Miss Reba Jones, were busy all year thinking up class moneymaking projects. A bake sale, a car wash, a variety show, and the candy sales all helped to swell the junior class treasury. Class officers elected this year were Steve Woodward, president; Pam Wilderman, vice-president; Donna Falkenhein, secretary; and Barbara Schneider, treasurer. Elected to the Student Council were Rhonda Range and Jim Rader. Kathy Mueller Matt Myers Elizabeth Nadler Jim Nadler Karen Parker Karen Patton Kathy Petot Sharon Quathamer Karla Birkner and Steve Woodward tally the day’s magazine sales. Jim Rader Rhonda Range Adolph Reuschel David Robertson Debbie Roe Marsha Schlesinger Jeanne Schmierbach Barbara Schneider Juniors gained stature on receiving class rings and climbed to the top with magazine sales Dorothy Sellers Kathy Stehl Lynette Stevenson Celeste Strassman Tom White Pamela Wilderman Laurie Wirth Steve Woodward 31 Sophomores devised new money-making projects, Ricky Beck Paul Bickel Dona Birkner Judy Blackburn Pamela Clark Mary Contratto Dennis Denbow Richard Dillow Gary Erb Linda Feurer Larry Foutch Kevin Fritsche Lynn Glaus Renda Griebel Jim Hammel Jon Hanft Darrell Hein Wayne Heinecke Joel Hentzel Finance Committee: Ellen Wagner, Jon Hanft, John Kaiser, Don Jansen, Bill Dona Birkner Schreiber. Kim Hessick Jim Hougland Sidney Hougland Shelley Houston 32 walked proudly as they earned keys to the family car, Debra Murray takes her turn at the pretzel bender. The Class of ’72 got a head start on money-making projects in their efforts to accumulate the necessary funds to finance their trip to Washington, D.C., during their senior year. They sold hot pretzels and frozen bananas at the New Athens Homecoming in July. During the school year they sold apples and ice cream through the noon hour and at basketball games. School did not consist of only class money-making projects. In late October the class took the National Education Development Test, which measures the academic progress of each student. A busy year of school activities and academic work pointed to the future when they would become upperclassmen. Don Jansen April Juenger Sue Juenger Valdane Juenger James Junge John Kaiser Dennis Karban Gregory Kearns Cheryll Kirkpatrick Diana Knop Ruth Kraft Mike Kratz Diane Kreher Gary Kunkelmann Jean Langenstein Mary Maurer Dwaine Meister Jim Mueller Kathy Mueller Debra Murray 33 and charted their future course from the NEDT test Deborah Petot Melanie Petri Janice Pieron Laura Pitchford Debbie Queen Walter Rainey Debbie Reeves Gary Reinhardt Geralinda Reuss Ruth Reuss Sandra Rippy Marilyn Nagel Dennis Neff Victor Nuernberger Keith Owen Linda Parker Library assistant Marilyn Nagel places new book titles in the card catalog. Wayne Ruhmann Dennis Schneider 34 An Apple a Day” is the slogan of the sophomore class in a new fund-raising project. Laura Pitchford, treasurer, cores and quarters an apple for Janice Pieron, president. James Junge, vice president; Mr. Germann and Mrs. Axley, advisers; Marilyn Nagel, secretary; and Melanie Petri, assistant treasurer, enjoy a morsel of delicious apple. Carolyn Schilling Marilyn Schilling Linda Schneider Bill Schreiber Elsie Sellers Steven Steinheimer Randy Stillwell Marsha Tindle Donna Van Buren Pamela Volner Ellen Wagner Cheryl Weber JoDonna White Gail Wilson Martin Winkelmann 35 83 Freshmen Freshmen enjoy (?) a typical day in English. Cheryl Andres Mark Badgett Tom Bartsokas Jack Bayers Rick Bayers Penny Bechtold Authur Berthold Ponda Blackburn Angela Brandenburger Patty Brown Bruce Burk Allen Cahoon Roger Cahoon David Carr Barbara Caywood Debbie Chrisman Louis Doty Betty Dudenbostel John Eckert Roger Eckert Patty Fabish Darcy Fiorina Joyce Fisher Terri Foutch 36 took steps toward their future Raegena Fritsche James Galle Glenda Geralds Gerry Grahlherr Jeanne Hacker Dennis Hartman Jim Harwerth Lyle Henneke Betty Hoercher Rodney Huber Bill Jones Carol Juenger Le Ann Juenger Linda Juenger Gary Junge Gary Kearns Lana Keil Shirley Kinzinger Danny Kirk Allen Klingenberg Cletus Kreher David Kreher Randy Kunkelmann Bill Lawrence Roger Lee 37 Kathy Leinecke Charles Lingafelter Kristine Loesche Pamela Lybarger Dances, initiations, Freshman Class Officers; (sitting) Rick Bayers, president; Bob Petot, vice-president; (standing) Janet Reuss, secretary; Mrs. Sanders, adviser; Sally Thie?, treasurer; Mr. Schwalb, adviser. Marilyn Middendorf Kamela Morgan Sheila Neff Bob Osborn Susan Parker Gary Maurer Wayne Parker Rory Patton Robert Petot Leslie Pitchford Jill Queen Jackie Ray Catherine Rettinghouse Janet Reuss Diane Robertson Debbie Rohr 38 sports activities, and homework kept freshmen busy Richard Schaller Sharon Schilling James Schubert Donna Seger Mark Smith Dale Stehl Roger Swyear Karla Thies Sally Thies Jeffrey VVelzbacher Dennis Winkelmann Janet Winter Bill Wolf Jane Ziegler Not Pictured: Nancy Pierce High school started with a bang for 85 new freshmen. With Mrs. Karen Sanders and Mr. David Schwalb as class advisers, the Class of ’73 elected officers, paid class dues, and made plans for the school year. The freshmen saw what NACHS was like as they joined organizations, participated in sports, and went to classes. Dividing their time between homework and extra-curricular activities the Class of ’73 settled down into high school routine with all of its fun and busy-ness.” Two freshmen boys, Gary Kearns and Wayne Parker, meet the day’s tasks with mixed feelings. 39 ? 41 Language arts develop reading, writing, and speaking skills A replica of the 16th century Shakespearean theater, the Globe Playhouse, is explained by Mr. Martin to his English IV students. The academic curriculum in the language arts department includes speech, four years of English and two years of German. German students were helped by the addition of tapes and a relief map of Germany to a better understanding of the German language and people. Freshmen and sophomores learned in English I and II that grammar is not concluded in grade school, but continues on into high school and even into everyday life. Teachers also gave the classes a better understanding of the world through the use of literature. Junior literature class went even deeper into the study of people and their moods. Preparing for college and the business world was the major goal of many seniors as they sought to put the finishing touches on their grammar and writing skills, which are so vital as they go on to college or out into the business world. Speech class developed each student’s ability to perform before any kind of an audience, whether it be an organization, his family, or a large group. Practice in speaking is an experience gained by Celeste Strassman, as Donna Dickerson and Roger Parker become a willing audience. 42 The correct usage of German is explained by Mr. Berowski to the class as Keith Brandenburger checks his paper. Mr. Ritter puts special emphasis on a Thurber story in his English I class as Rory Patton ppnders the point. English student Donna VanBuren obtains more information from the periodicals for an English theme. German student Rich Dillow’s pronunciation is checked by Mr. Berowski during a taping session as Paul Bickel looks on. 43 Future mathematicians must begin with the basic fundamentals as taught by Mr. Germann in introductory algebra. Science and math imparted knowledge for the space world In today’s ever-changing world, math and science are two of the keys that will open the doors to the future. These doors will remain open as long as there are students with an eagerness to learn and well-trained teachers devoted to these students’ needs. Introductory algebra. Algebra I and II, geometry and trigonometry enabled students to obtain a good background in the mathematics field. These courses, taught by Mr. Bush and Mr. Germann, afforded NACHS students a basic program in the field of math. General science and physics taught by Mr. Germann and Biology I and II and chemistry taught by Mr. Schluter encouraged students to pursue the mysteries of life and other sciences. Working as a team, Barbara Schnieder and Nancy Leinecke write up the results of their experiment. As Bill Levy concludes his Chemistry experiment Mr. Schluter checks his findings. To explain an algebraic equation to the class Mr. Bush uses a solution placed on the board by Debbie Petot. With the assistance of his instructor, Mr. Germann, Dave Allan explains the function of the incline plane to Mark Reinhardt and Mike Bickel. 45 Under Mr. Heise's supervision, students use their drafting knowledge in a classroom situation. Allen Cahoon, an Industrial Arts I student, assembles the tools he will need for class. Business courses and industrial arts provide the key to on-the-job success Students desiring to enter the business world upon graduation to become instant breadwinners found that business courses and industrial arts might be the avenue by which they could achieve that goal. They learned such timely and practical information as preparation of income tax returns, benefits of social security, reconciliation of bank statements, and how to keep adequate bookkeeping records. They learned how to operate typewriters, calculators, duplicating machines, and transcribing machines, to take dictation, type business letters, and file - all the necessary skills required in today’s business office. In the area of industrial arts, boys were taught in the fields of mechanical drawing, woodworking, metalworking, and electricity. Instruction included study of industrial practices and processes as well as practical application and development of basic skills in the school shop. Individual projects were used as a basic tool for skill development. Insight into industry was achieved by the use of appropriate texts, audio-visual aids, and field'trips. 46 Miss Anna Wisnewski, a summer experience student from SIU, Hdwardsville, gains valuable experience as she teaches Donna Dickerson how to operate the mimeograph. Miss Jones urges Tom White, Typing I student, to strive for accuracy and speed. By using a display. Miss Jones points out to Debra Murray some of the banking forms. To meet job requirements, Shorthand II students, Ruth Haefner, Sandra Falkenhein, Donna Dickerson, and Doris Eckert learn to produce mailable transcripts. 47 Domestic arts enrich family living These homemakers, Sandy Rippy, Debbie Reeves, Linda cooking on one of two new ranges installed by Autocrat Schneider, Diane Underwood, and Pam Clark enjoy Corporation of New Athens. During a unit in child development, Mrs. Mehrtens gives a few pointers to Caroln Quathamer on how to bathe a child properly. As Diana Knop observes, Cheryl Kirkpatrick and Dona Birkner sew on two of the seven new machines purchased by the Board of Education. 48 Horticulture and floriculture were available to those boys whose interests tended in that direction. As Mr. Petro-wich oversees, Dennis Karban, Victor Nuernberger, and John Kaiser demonstrate a test for soils. Vocational agriculture developed diversified arts and skills The vocational education program at NACHS -in addition to business and industrial arts - includes various courses in home economics and a series of diversified occupations in agriculture. Acquiring poise SuPervised work experience projects are a basic part of the total and good grooming, planning attractive homes, child a Pt0 am- Dave HePP Proudly shows Polled heifer- care, family planning, nutrition, and clothing were among the units of study covered in the home economics classes taught by Mrs. Mehrtens. To aid future farmers in coping more adequately with rural problems, the ag shop offered training in those skills needed to keep farm equipment operating efficiently. Land-use study taught the future farmers how, where, and when to plant various crops, and how to maintain the soil in top-growing condition. A course in welding prepared the boys to take care of repairs on the farm or to enter the work-a-day world as a welder in that capacity. In keeping with true farm tradition, the boys also engaged in such farm projects as raising livestock. All projects were supervised by Mr. Petrowich. 49 In the American history class, students listen intently as Mr. Schwalb discusses history in the making with Apolo 12 landing on the moon. What will the world be like tomorrow? That was just one of the questions that high school students tried to answer by their attendance in various social studies classes. The social studies curriculum included U.S. history, international relations, civics, geography, sociology, and American problems taught by Mrs. Karen Sanders and Mr. David Schwalb. The controversial war in Vietnam, the Paris peace talks, the lunar landings of the Apollo program, and race problems brought history into the here-and-now” for high school classes. After discussing the problems of the future, the students give some thought to the problems of the day in Mrs. Sander's American problems class. For the first two weeks of school, Mr. Ron Tedesco a student at SIU, Edwardsville, participated in a September Experience Program for prospective teachers. 50 NACHS students participated actively in music programs With sweet music in the air, Miss Gretchen Van Hove and Mr. Don Sexton began another school year instructing music students. Miss Van Hove kept music in the air by meeting with the high school chorus every other Wednesday. The chorus entertained at concerts and at civic events and participated in the St. Clair County Festival and the spring music contest. Did you hear that far away sound of music in the air coming from the band room? That was Mr. Sexton instructing the band; they met every morning of the school week. The sixty-nine members performed at concerts, basketball games, the St. Clair County Festival, and parades; and they also competed in the State Music Contest at Carbondale in the spring. Miss Van Hove proves her love of music as she dilligently accompanies the chorus in practice sessions. A dixieland combo adds variety to a daily practice session under the direction of Mr. Sexton. 51 Manual and mental coordination were gained through physical and driver education courses Physical education, a four-year requirement at NACHS, provides students with physical development to augment their mental development. Physical coordination is provided through such activities as basketball, softball, soccer, hockey, and gymnastics. Directors of physical education were Miss Spence and Mr. Ewald. Another important course at NACHS, driver education under the instruction of Mr. Jackson, is required by law and continues for one semester. After learning the basic traffic laws and skills in the classroom, the driving student then spends six hours of actual driving time in the dual-control driver’s training car. Students in boys’ P.E. class look on as Jim Hammel and Greg Kearns prepare to jump for the ball tossed by Coach Ewald. Hopefully, another two points will be made as Patty Eckert drives the ball down the hockey field. To develop driving skill students are required to gain six hours behind-the-wheel experience. Mr. Jackson prepares to take four students - Janice Pieron, Elizabeth Nadler, Karen Patton, and Kathy Mueller - for this driving session. 52 Guidance and speech therapy directed students to a more fulfilling future The guidance program, with Mrs. Axley as counselor, helps many students to prepare for their future. Tests are given, such as the required NEDT tests for sophomores and the PSAT for those juniors with plans for a college education. Tests are used to help determine the intelligence and special capabilities of students. In turn, students are called in for counseling sessions when scores are interpreted for them and future plans discussed. As more and more is being done in the field of special education, New Athens Community Unit School is keeping pace by providing every opportunity for the students of District 60. In many instances it may mean sharing a teacher with another district or using the same teacher in both the high school and elementary school. Speech therapy, under the direction of Mrs. Triefenbach, is such a program. Detecting speech and hearing problems among the students and then applying proper therapy was her chief concern. Two speech therapy students listen carefully as Mrs. Triefenbach explains their next lesson. Debbie Roe confers with Mrs. Axley about plans for her future. 53 ACTIVITIES 54 55 Seniors utilized talents to stage a gem” of a play CAST MEMBERS OF TRICKING SHARON WILDT................ DAVID MAURER................ ROGER PETOT................. MIKE BICKEL................. DIANE GROHMANN.............. ERNA BOLLMEIER................. DEBBIE LANGENSTEIN.......... DONNA DICKERSON............. RUTH HAEFNER................ SANDRA FALKENHEIN........... SUZANNE HOUSTON............. DORIS ECKERT................ YVETTE HILL................. TRICKSTERS -------------Lucy Lee -------------------Kit Carson - ------Gilbert Reeves ------ Patrick Ryan ------Grandma Gavin ------------------Lena -------- - Ellen Gavin -----Student Director -------- - Mary Gavin - ------- Nora Gavin ---------Hazel Rogers ------Harriet Marshall •-----Margaret Gavin ‘‘Flattery will get you everywhere - sometimes” is an act Yvette Hill tries as she presents her grandmother, Diane Grohmann, with a gift while her jealous cousins, Debbie Langenstein and RuthHaef-ner, look on. After falling into a brook, Roger Petot was forced to drape himself in bed sheets and blankets, much to the dismay of Erna Bollmeier, Yvette Hill, and Debbie Langenstein. Juniors staged a play that eliminated a bachelor CAST MEMBERS OF SHARE BATH” Kathy Mueller proves to Steve Woodward that little sisters can be a nuisance. Kevan Gardner expresses his jealousy to Jim Cowden by showing his manly strength. George - — Mrs. Kaller - -Mother - - -Phillip - - - -Agnes - - - ■ Margaret - - ■ Buddy - - -Dorothy - - -Alice - — - Helen ------- Myrtle - - -Florence - - -Student Director - Steve Woodward Charlotte Hammond - - - Debbie Roe - - Kevan Gardner - Laurie Wirth - Pam Wilderman ■ - Jim Cowden - Kathy Mueller - - Rhonda Range • Lynette Stevenson - - Karen Parker - - - Susie Budde - - Barb Schneider 57 Sweetheart’s court: Allan Schulz, Susan Borger, Dale Hein, Rhonda Range. Carl Wagner, Erna Bollmeier, Brian Mahan, Doris Eckert. Mike Horrell, Retiring Sister Ilene Mueller, Sweetheart Annamarie Steinwager, Dale Spalt, Dave Keim, Chapter Sister Yvette Hill, Retiring Sweetheart Lyn Werner, NormanHarriman,CherylHepp, Jim Rader, Sharon Wildt, Dave Maurer, Marsha Schei-singer, Dave Louis, Kathy Mueller, Dave Allan, Somewhere My Love” set the scene for the FFA Dance Somewhere My Love was chosen as the theme of the annual Sweetheart Dance of the Future Farmers of America. The dance w as held in the old gym on Saturday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m. The Uhl Sachman Orchestra provided the music for dancing. The highlight of the evening was the coronation of the new FFA Chapter Sweetheart and the FFA Chapter Sister. Candidates for the honor were seniors Erna Bollmeier, Doris Eckert, Yvette Hill, Annamarie Steinwagner, and Sharon Wildt. Junior candidates were Susan Borger, CherylHepp, Kathy Mueller, Rhonda Range, and Marsha Schlesinger. The retiring Sweetheart, Miss Lyn Werner crowned her successor Miss Annemarie Steinwagner. Miss Ilene Mueller gave up her title of Chapter Sister to Miss Yvette Hill. Miss Doris Eckert was second runner-up and Miss Cheryl Hepp was third runner-up. Rhonda Range is escorted by Dale Hein during the coronation. Yvette Hill accompanied by her escort Norman Harriman, happily receives the news of being named Chapter Sister. A ; marie Stemwagner and Mike Horrell enjoy the n; of Uhl Sackman Ochestra. 59 The conversation flows freely between Janet Reuss and Paul Bi and Betty Church and Roger Canoon at the dance. 61 GREG PITCHFORD Making their entrance for an evening of fun at the Snow Dance are Charlotte Hammond and Danny Vogler. Queen's Court: Rhonda Range, David Louis, Kathy Mueller, Steve Woodward, Yvette Hill, Arnold Juenger, Annamarie Steinwagner, Matt Myers, Patty Louis, retiring queen; Paul Miller, stand-in for Jim Vielweber, retiring king; Sharon Wildt, queen; Greg Pitchford, king; David Allan, Jocelyn Gaines, David Hepp, Karla Birkner, Tom White, and Cheryl Hepp. Smiles of anticipation greet the audience as Annamarie Steinwagner and her escort, Dave Hepp, are presented to the retiring queen and king. 'Winter Wonderland” set the stage for an evening of fun at the FHA dance The theme Winter Wonderland” set the scene for the FHA Dance of January 31, 1970. The dancing of the evening was set to the music of the Return Address.” The Future Homemakers changed the theme of the dance from valentines to snow flakes this year. The decor was made up of snow scenes and other wintry happenings. The junior queen candidates were: CherylHepp, Karla Birkner, Kathy Mueller, and Rhonda Range. The junior king candidates were: Matt Myers. David Louis, Tom White, and Steve Woodward. The senior queen candidates were: Sharon Wiidt, Jocelyn Gaines, Yvette Hill, and Ann Steinwagner. The senior king candidates were: Greg Pitchford, Dave Allan, Arnold Juenger, and Dave Hepp. Last year’s queen, Patty Louis, handed down her crown to Sharon Wiidt, the present president of the FHA. Paul Miller (Class of '69) as stand-in for reigning King Jim Vielweber, crowned the new king, Greg Pitchford, president of the senior class. Cake and punch were served to make the evening complete. In an atmosphere os snow flakes, Ruth Haefner and Roger Petot admire the table centerpieces at the FHA Snow Dance. Dancing in a winter wonderland provides a delightful evening. 63 NACHS crowned their first Homecoming Royalty Homecoming Queen PAM WILDERMAN Music furnished by the “Return Address” completed the requirements for an eventful evening. Tempting refreshments were served in buffet style. Queen candidates Doris Eckert, a senior, and Pam Wilderman, a junior, and princess candidates Ruth Reuss, a sophomore, and Janet Reuss. a freshman were elected by vote of the student body. The climax of the homecoming came when Pam Wilderman was crowned the first queen and Ruth Reuss became the first princess in NACHS history. Homecoming Princess RUTH REUSS With the cheers of an eighth-period pep rally ringing in their ears, the Yellow Jackets defeated the Mascoutah Indians on Friday, February 13, thus launching the first NACHS homecoming on a successful beginning. Activity continued with an after-the-game sock-hop and pizza party. The homecoming dance highlighted the activity on Sarturday, February 14. Moonlight and Roses, the dance theme, was carried out in table and wall decorations which set the mood for the dance. (A The Junior girls really dig into pizza at the Friday night sock-hop pizza party. Sock-hop, pizza party, and dance added to the enjoyment of the first NACHS Homecoming Festivities Karla Thies and Randy Stillwell swing to the music of the “Return Address.’’ Karla Birkner and Paul Miller step into the atmosphere of the Moonlight and Roses” dance. 65 Band organization staged a variety show to finance an air conditioner for the band room. Concert Band Clarinet; Ruth Haefner, Sharon Wildt, Patty Eckert, Kevin Gardner, Sandra Falkenhein, Diana Knop, Yvette Hill (also majorette), Lynette Stevenson, Lynn Henneke (also majorette), Kim Hessick, Lana Keil, Gena Fritsche, Janet Reuss. Alto Clarinet: Jeannie Hacker. Bass Clarinet: Charlotte Hammond, Roger Eckert. Flute: Marsha Schlesinger, Jeanne Schmierbach, Shirley Kinzinger (also majorette), Jill Queen, Renda Griebel, Steve Stein-heimer, Angie Brandenburger, Barbara Caywood. Oboe: Laurie Wirth. Bassoon: Jane Ziegler, Marsha Tindle. French Horn: Erna Bollmeier, Donna Falkenhein, Laura Pitchford, Nancy Leinecke, Melanie Petri, Jodie White. Baritone: Tom White. Keith Walker, Bob Osborn. Trombone: Tom . Bartsokas, Bruce Neff, Darcy Fiorina, Rodney Huber. Trumpet: Paul Bickel, Greg Kearns, James Junge, David Hepp, Gary Erb, Mike Kratz, Wilmer Steinheimer, Judy Friederich, Wayne Heinecke, Jim Hammel, Dennis Schneider (not pictured). Bass: Jim Cowderl, Gary Junge. Tenor Saxophone: Mike Bickel. Alto Saxophone: Mark Reinhardt, Celeste Strassman, Sheila Neff, Sally Thies. Baritone Saxophone: Kevan Griebel. Percussion; Steve Junk, David Allen, Steve Woodward, Keith Brandenburger, Rick Beck, Rick Bayers, Janice Pieron, Barbara Schneider. 66 Practice makes perfect” is the slogan of the trumpet section as they warm up in an every-morning practice session. The NACHS concert band grew both in members and instruments this year. Added to the already large and varied collection of instruments were a contrabass clarinet, Grekko cymbals, and a ratchet. Band members were kept busy playing at basketball games, presenting the fall, Christmas, and spring concerts, and preparing for contests. With much hard work, skill, and guidance from the band director, Mr. Don Sexton, these events were made enjoyable for all who attended. During the second semester the band members, under the direction of Mr. Sexton, staged a variety show to start a fund for the purchase of a much-needed air conditioner for the band room, The appearance of the band in its three yearly concerts calls for much practice and rehearsing on the part of the band and the director, Mr. Sexton. 67 Chorus: FIRST ROW: Debbie Queen, Cheryl Andres, Leslie Pitchford, Kathy Leinecke, Linda Parker, Barb Schneider, Rhonda Range, Jodie White, Karla Birkner, Kathy Mueller, Jocelyn Gaines, Miss Van Hove, director, SECOND ROW: Suzanne Houston, Barb Caywood, Jill Queen, Shelley Houston, Laura Pitchford, Ruthie Reuss, Marilyn Nagel, Debbie Petot, Debbie Murray, Marsha Tindle, Cheryl Kirkpatrick. THIRD ROW: Pam Clark, Yvette Hill, Mary Rose Juenger, Diane Grohmann, Jeanne Hacker, Debbie Rohr, Celeste Strassman, Linda Schneider, Kris Loesche, Melanie Petri, Gail Wilson. And the beat goes on with chorus and stage band setting the tempo for music enthusiasts Libering up their vocal cords, Diane Grohmann, Yvette Hill, and Kathy Mueller, accompanied by Miss Gretchen Van Hove, prepare for Spring contest. Chorus members and director tune up on their ‘‘do-re-mi’s.” 68 Trumpets: Paul Bickel, Greg Kearns, James Junge, and Dave Hepp. kJ L l: Drums: Dave Allan Trombones: Tom Bartsokas, Bruce Neff, Darcy Fiorina, and Rodney Huber. Piano: Barb Schneider 69 Marching band entertained basketball fans and NACHS marching band, under the direction of Mr. Sexton, strutted through area parades as proud representatives of their school. Instruction on a difficult passage is given to Nancy Leinecke by Mr. Sexton. 70 paraded lor various community events Majorettes: Lynn Henneke, Yvette Hill, and Shirley Kinzinger - lead the marching band through various parade events. 71 Jackettes: Kathy Mueller, Rhonda Range, Doris Eckert, Diane Petri, Jean Kreher, Ruth Reuss, Marilyn Nagel, Karla Birkner, and Jean Langenstein - announce the approach of the oncoming band. NACHS baseball team battled to a commendable 3-1 record in cahokia conference Pleased with having chalked up another out, Arnold Juenger returns the ball to the pitcher. The New Athens Community High School Yellow Jackets finished the fall baseball season in second place with a record of 3-1. As a whole, the team had a batting average of .201. Steve Junk, the leading hitter, batted .277. The leading pitcher was Steve Woodward with a 3-0 record. 1969 FALL BASEBALL SCOREBOARD J ackets Opp. Columbia 5 4 Steeleville 0 5 Valmeyer (2) 1.0 4,3 W aterloo 5 5 St. Henry 0 1 Freeburg 4 1 Lebanon 2 Cahokia Conference Record 7 W L Lebanon 4 0 New Athens 3 1 Columbia 2 2 Freeburg 1 3 Waterloo 0 4 Baseball Team (sitting); Darrell Hein, Dave Allan. Steve Woodward, Greg Pitchford, Bill Levy, Arnold Juenger, Steve Junk, Matt Myers, Keith Brandenburger, Bill Wolf, (standing); Coach Jim Bush, Darcy Fiorina, Bill Jones, Dennis Winkelmann, Gary Kearns, Dave Kreher, Don Jansen, Paul Harriss. Keith Walker, Greg Kearns, Sidney Hougland, and Valdane Juenger, manager. J 72 Cross-country team raced for NACHS glory Cross-Country (front row); Darcy Fiorina, Tom White, Tom Bartsokas, Randy Kunkelmann, Rory Patton, Roger Swyear, John Eckert, Martin Winkel-mann, David Carr. (back row); Coach Ewald, Aronod Juenger, Bob Osborn, Joel Hentzel, Donald Jansen, Gary Erb, Rodney Huber, Kevin Gardner, Jack Bayers, Rick Bayers, Wayne Parker, Bruce Burk. The NACHS Cross-Country team, in its second year of competition, showed gradual improvement and fine promise for the future. Though the harriers did not notch any first place finishes, they were in contention for higher spots in several meets, and finished second in four triangular meets. Senior captain Arnold Juenger led the Yellow Jackets in most competition while junior Tom White showed continued improvement until slowed by a late season injury. Tom Bartsokas showed great potential, and with Darcy Fiorina, Randy Kunkelmann, and Bob Osborn put four freshmen in the top six runners by the end of the season, and hopefully will lead New Athens to many triumphs in the next tnree years. Otner boys who competed well on the varsity level were junior Kevin Gardner and sophomores Don Jansen and Joel Hentzel. CROSS-COUNTRY SCHEDULE September 9 Columbia September 10 Waterloo September 15 Steeleville September 18 Freeburg September 22 Lebanon - St. Henry's September 25 Marissa September 30 Cahokia Conference Meet October 2 Columbia - Red Bud October 7 Waterloo - Freeburg October 10 Waterloo Invitational The fact that competition is sometimes agonizing is proved by Tom Bartsokas as he attempts to overtake a fellow contender. There There There There Here There Fallon Here Here There 73 Varsity and J.V. morale boosters stirred fans with their enthusiasm Varsity Cheerleaders: Yvette Hill, co-captain; Susie Borger, Lynette Stevenson, Donna Falkenhein. Annamarie Steinwagner, co-captain; Nancy Leinecke. During the summer four of the six NACHS varsity cheerleaders experienced new routines, yells, and skills at Iowa State University at Iowa City. These new techniques generated more spirit and enthusiasm throughout the basketball season. The junior varsity cheerleaders were successful in boosting the enthusiasm of the pep club with their new songs and acts. Through the combined efforts of both squads, mascots were elected. Although this was the first year for the spirit jug” and the hive,” they were a big success with Jacket fans. Mascots Shelley Houston and Debbie Roe greet basketball players Tom Ford and Arnold Juenger prior to the start of a basketball game. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: SEATED; Kim Hessick, Marilyn Nagel, Janice Pieron, captain. STANDING: Janie Ziegler, Kathy Leinecke. 74 Varsity Basketball Team; STANDING: Don Jansen, Kevin Gardner, Tom Ford, Arnold Juenger, Bruce Neff, Allan Schwartz, Joel Hentzel. KNEELING: Tom White, David Allan, Steve Woodward. Jackets captured the championship of the Chester Tournament for the second consecutive year COACH GERRY EWALD The NewAthensYellowJackets, Chester Tournament Champs, ended their season with a record of 16 wins and 10 losses. The Jackets captured the consolation trophy in the Freeburg Christmas Tournament by defeating their rivals, the Marissa Meteors. After dropping a game to Nashville, the Jackets then went into the Chester Tournament and came out on top by defeating the Columbia Eagles by a score of 54 to 41. “We’re Number One” rang through the halls and on the bus coming home from Chester with the championship trophy. The entire student body will miss seniors Dave Allan, Tom Ford, Arnold Juenger, Bruce Neff, and Allan Schwartz, who helped the Jackets through a tough winning season. Behind the boys all the way was Coach Gerry Ewald, whose philosophy is Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” This philosophy was an inspiration to the team throughout the season. Through the combined efforts of Coaches Jim Bush and Day id Schwalb, the junior varsity and freshman basketball teams experienced an active season which should help to prepare them as prospects for the future varsity team. 75 Heavily guarded by Dave Diecker, Tom Ford shoots another two points for a victorious game with our rivals, Marissa. VARSITY SCOREBOARD OP VAR TEAM JV OP 65 81 Valmeyer 52 38 63 50 Columbia 43 49 47 65 Marissa 50 46 51 62 Red Bud 57 58 64 54 W aterloo 58 62 76 62 O’Fallon 46 55 20 41 Freeburg 57 30 61 73 Venice 51 54 75 59 Nashville 52 78 47 60 Columbia 49 56 55 67 Lebanon 65 54 59 81 Steeleville 47 48 61 57 Mascoutah 49 56 26 43 Freeburg 34 31 76 74 O'Fallon 52 .57 66 54 W aterloo 59 60 50 55 Mascoutah 66 58 78 63 Lebanon FREEBURG CHRISTMAS TOURNEY 68 49 Red Bud 55 67 Valmeyer 52 54 Chester 61 66 Marissa CHESTER INVITATIONAL TOURNEY 54 55 Steeleville 38 54 Gorham 41 54 Columbia DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 55 53 Gibault Junior Varsity Basketball Team: KNEELING: Tom Bartsokas, Randy Kunkelmann, Rick Bayers, Bill Wolf, Tom White. STANDING: Coach Jim Bush, Gary Kearns, Darrell Hein, Gary Erb, Kevin Gardner. Bob Osborn. Joel Hentzel. Greg Kearns. 76 Freshman Basketball Team: FRONT ROW: Dennis Winkelmann, Roger Swyear, Bill Wolf, Darcy Fiorina, Jack Bayers, David Kreher. SECOND ROW: Coach David Schwalb, Jeff Welzbacher. Rick Bayers. Bob Osborn, Rodney Huber. THIRD ROW: Gary Kearns, Tom Bartsokas, Randy Kun-kelmann, Lyle Henneke, manager. Underclass basketball teams year’s varsity FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD WE Won 12, Lost 9 OP 56 Mascoutah 48 66 Columbia 60 52 Waterloo 58 41 Steeleville 56 79 Lebanon 33 43 Red Bud 32 54 Marissa 39 49 Waterloo 54 47 Mascoutah 55 52 Columbia 46 54 Freeburg 35 48 Steeleville 50 63 Lebanon 49 52 Red Bud MARISSA INVITATIONAL TOURNEY 30 63 Lebanon 31 53 Steeleville 69 70 Okawville FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TOURNEY 44 44 O'Fallon 29 42 Columbia 45 56 Lebanon 61 brighten prospects for next With a quick move, Steve Woodward maneuvers past Steve Prest of Marissa to go in for a driving lay-up. 77 A variety of clubs provided enjoyment Girls Athletic Association. SEATED: J. Pieron, point system chairman; M. Schlesinger, vice president; L. Wirth, president; K. Mueller, secretary; C. Hammond, treasurer. FIRST ROW: Miss Spence, adviser; P. Blackburn, P. Brown, P. Fabish, C. Kirkpatrick, P. Clark, M. Houston, L. Pitchford, P. Volner, J. Langenstein, M. Nagel, L. Keil, D. Robertson, P. Eckert, L. Stevenson. SECOND ROW: E. Wagner, G. Geralds, K. Leinecke, D. Queen, M. Petri, D. Murray, D. VanBuren, C. Weber K. Hessick, P. Wilderman, S. Thies, S. Kinzinger, K. Morgan, G. Reuss.J. Winter, B. Caywood. THIRD ROW: J. Friederich, B. Schneider, J. Schmierbach, K.Birkner, R, Range, J. Reuss, R. FHtsche, J. Queen, C. Andres, J. Hacker. L. Pitchford, K. Loesche, J. Ziegler, T. Foutch, A. Brandenburger, D.Knop, S. Neff, B . Hoer-cher, D. Rohr, R. Reuss. Pep Club, FRONT ROW: D. Grohmann, Y. Hill. D. Eckert, senior representative; A. Steinwagner, R,Haefner, L. Henneke, D. Dickerson, J. Gaines, R. Range, president; K. Mueller, junior representative; R. Reuss, vice president; L. Pitchford, sophomore representative; C. Budde, D. Seger, J. Ray, N. Pierce, Miss Spence and Mrs. Axley, co-sponsors. SECOND ROW: D. Petot, C. Schilling, J. Blackburn, L. Schneider, C. Strassman, G. Wilson. D. Roe, M. Maurer, L. Parker, J. Pieron. M. Petri, E. Bollmeier, D. Langenstein, S. Falkenhein, S. Wildt, N. Freeh. THIRD ROW: D. Robertson, J. Friederich, K, Leinecke, K. Loesche, freshman representative; L. Pitchford, L. Keil, J. Reuss, E. Wagner, D. Queen, P. Volner, M. Nagel, D. Van Buren, C. Kirkpatrick. D. Knop, G. Reuss, K. Morgan, P. Blackburn. FOURTH ROW: J. Winter, D. Rohr, J. Hacker, P. Brown, S. Schilling. C. Andres, R. Fritsche, K. Thies, S. Neft, M. Scnilling, R. Kraft, L. Feurer, K. Mueller. FIFTH ROW: A. Bertnold B, Lawrence, D. Schneider, V. Nuernberger, J. Schmierbach, K. Birkner, P. Wilderman, secretary-treaswer; K. Hessick, M. Houston, C. Weber, S. Woodward, T. White, D. Allan, G. Pitchford, D. Hepp. SIXTH ROW: R. Grad-ley, R. Parker, K. Walker. B. Levy, J. Kaiser, M. Reinhardt, K. Patton, D. Falkenhein, S. Borger, L. Stevenson, C. Hepp, A. Juenger, M. Bickel, M. Kratz. 78 and opportunity for leadership Keeping physically fit and promoting enjoyment of sports are two of the purposes for which the GAA exists. This organization with Miss Oneta Spence as adviser met Thursdays after school during the school year. Games were participated in or skill tests conducted to develop abilities. Slumber parties, sledding party, play day, and a last-of-year banquet were the fun activities. Spook insurance and sock hops were the moneymaking activities of the year. The highlight of the year was the St. Louis Blues hockey game. WE’RE NUMBER ONE rang from the steel beams as the pep club led by their hard-working cheerleaders shouted during the basketball season in their efforts to move the spirit of the fans and generate enthusiasm for the team. During the past season the pep club - largest in the history of the school - followed the team whether away or at home. Activities devoted to promoting scientific interest - the Annual Post-Dispatch Greater St. Louis Science Fair, a visit to the planetarium in St. Louis, and challenging experiments presented at meetings - employed the major part of the science club’s time. Regular meetings were held throughout the year on the third Thursday of every month. Science Club Officers: Debbie Rohr, reporter; Angela Brandenburger, secretary-treasurer; Victor Nuernberger, vice president; Mr. Germann, adviser; Keith Walker, president. Science Club: Bruce Burk, Debbie Rohr, Patty Fabish, Angela Brandenburger, Patty Brown, Cheryl Kirkpatrick, Kathy Leinecke, Karla Thies, Cheryl Andres, LanaKeil, Dennis Hartman, Barbara Caywood, Kristine Loesche, Robert Petot, Terri Foutch, Wayne Ruhmann, David Kreher, Keith Walker, Randy Stillwell, Keith Owen, Dennis Schneider. KNEELING: Leslie Pitchford, Mr. Germann, adviser. 79 Future Homemakers brought cheer to senior citizens Future Homemakers of America (front row); Janet Reuss, Shirley Kinzinger, Sally Thies, Linda Parker, Ponda Blackburn, Glenda Geralds, Debbie Reeves. Gail Wilson, Linda Schneider, Lynn Glaus, Sheila Neff, (second row); Kris Loesche, Jane Ziegler, Marilyn Middendorf. Barb Caywood, Kathy Leinecke, Leslie Pitchford, Cheryl Andres, Jeanne Hacker, Raegena Fritsche, Betty Duden-bostel. (third row); Marilyn Nagel, Donna Van Buren, Debbie Murray, Pam Clark, Michele Houston, Laura Pitchford, April Juenger, Jodie White, Diana Knop, To welcome the new FHA members, a wiener roast and scavenger hunt were held in the city park early in the school year. This was followed in November by initiation' of all new members. A busy year progressed as regular monthly meetings were held the last period of the school day. Money-making projects included a Stanley party and a bake sale. Special events - such as Christmas caroling, FHA snow dance (sweetheart dance), and the spring banquet - were financed by the money-making project . “To strengthen bonds within the family and between the family and community and To help youth comprehend the problems of society and contribute to their solutions, were the National Objectives. To keep pace with the National Objectives the Chapter adopted as its theme, “Our World - A Growing Heritage. The local chapter president, Sharon Wildt, was elected vice-president of projects at Section 4-B ’69 Spring Rally. Geralinda Reuss, Judy Blackburn, (fourth row); Marilyn Schilling, Diane Kreher, Carolyn Schilling, Debbie Petot, Katherine Mueller. Renda Griebel, Dona Birkner; Mary Contratto, Karla Thies, Betty Hoercher, Mary Maurer, (fifth row); Sharon Schilling, Susan Parker, LeAnn Juenger, Kamela Morgan, Janet Winter, Diane Robertson, Cathy Rettinghouse, Jill Queen, Angela Brandenburger, Lana Keil, Cheryl Weber. These are freshmen and sophomores. At the annual FHA wiener roast Doris Eckert and Lynn Henneke volunteer as cooks for the occasion. Offering friendly assistance is Marilyn Glaus, a September experience teacher of SIU, Edwardsville, who observed Mrs. Mehrtens’ home economics classes. 90 by adopting grandparents at nursing home FHA Officers (seated); Sandra Falkenhein, treasurer; Barb Schneider, second vice-president; Sharon Wildt, president; Doris Eckert, first vice-president; Karla Birkner, secretary, (standing); Mrs. Mehrtens, adviser; Donna Falkenhein, vice-president of projects; Lynn Hen- neke, vice-president of degrees; Cheryl Hepp, vice-president of public relations; Laura Pitchford, vice-president of recreation; Rhonda Range, historian; Janice Pieron, vice-president of point system. AMERICA Future Homemakers of America (front row); Barbara Schneider, Rhonda Range, Karla Birkner, Doris Eckert, Sharon Wildt, Lynn Henneke, Sandra Falkenhein, Laura Pitchford, Cheryl Hepp, Donna Falkenhein, Mrs. Mehrtens, adviser, (second row); Jean Kreher, Donna Dickerson, Jocelyn Gaines, Annamarie Steinwagner, Yvette Hill, Diane Grohmann, Ema Bollmeier, Debbie Langen-stein, Judy Friederich, Pam Wilderman. (third row); Susie Budde, Nancy Leinecke, Trudy Wilderman, Nancy Freeh, Diane Underwood, Diane Petri, Suzanne Houston Laurie Wirth, Kathy Stehl, Jeanne Schmierbach. (fourth row); Ruth Ann Hae'fner. Mary Rosejuenger, Kathy Petot, Debbie Roe, Celeste Strassman, Beth Hill, Charlotte Hammond, Kathy Mueller, Lynette Stevenson, Patty Eckert, Karen Parker. These are juniors and seniors. 81 Vocational Ag boys attended National FFA Future Farmers of America FIRST ROW: Richard Neff, Vic Nuernberger, Dennis Karban, Jim Houg-land, John Kaiser, Randy Kunkelmann, Charles Lingafelter. SECOND ROW: Richard Schaller, Gafy Reinhardt, Gary Kunkelmann, Jim Mueller Ronnie Hausmann, Rodney Huber, Steve Lippert, Jim Har- werth. THIRD ROW: Steve Helfrich, Dale Stehl, Bob Hammons, Gary Kearns, John Eckert, Duane Schneider, Merle Reitz, Wilmer Steinheimer. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Neff, Marty Winkelmann, Steve Ruhmann, Bob Gradley, Adolph Reuschel, Gary Maurer. FFA OFFICERS: Jim Cowden, assistant treasurer; Mark Reinhardt, treasurer; Dave Schneider, sentinel; David Hepp, president; Mr. Petrowich, adviser; Dave Maurer, vice-president; Steve Reinhardt, secretary; Keith Brandenburger, historian; David Louis, reporter. SEATED: Annamarie Steinwagner, chapter sweetheart; and Yvette Hill, chapter sister. 82 Convention in Kansas City The New Athens Chapter is one of many local FFA units working toward the needs, interests, and desires of agricultural students. There are over 400,000 members on the National level. To keep a balanced treasury the members of NACHS Future Farmers of America participated in many money-making projects. A dunking booth at the New Athens Homecoming this past summer, a hog raffle, a pork barbeque, and the sale of garden seeds helped to supply the necessary funds. For the fourth time in five years the New Athens Chapter placed first in the sectional parliamentary procedure contest. They also participated in various other contests such as a speech, land use, and mechanics contest. Taking a break from routine school activities the FFA boys planned their annual sweetheart dance and parent-son banquet. The program for this past year was worked out at Lake Shakamak, Indiana, the site of the August campout. In October four chapter members - David Schneider, sentinel, Dennis Karban, Jim Mueller, and John Kaiser-and their adviser, Mr. Petrowich, traveled to Kansas City to attend the National FFA convention. At this convention a resolution was passed to permit girls to join the FFA organization. This is a first in the history of National FFA. 1970 Chapter Sweetheart Annamarie Steinwagner and Chapter Sister Yvette Hill and 1969 Sweetheart Lyn Werner and Chapter Sister Uene Mueller reigned supreme at the annual FFA Sweetheart Dance, the organization’s main social event of the year. Freshman Dale Stehl gallantly does his part in the initiation ceremony. Do advisers get initiated, too, Mr. Petrowich? 83 Quill and Scroll: Mrs. Canning, adviser; Sandra Falkenhein, vice president; Dave Hepp, president; Arnold Juenger, Annamarie Steinwagner, secretary-treasurer; Ruth Haefner. Honorary clubs recognized student leadership N ational Honor Society: Mr. Martin, adviser; Annamarie Steinwagner, secretary; David Louis, Nancy Leinecke, David Allan, president; Barbara Schneider, Mike Bickel, treasurer; Ruth Haefner, Arnold Juenger, vice president. 84 Future Teachers of America FRONT ROW: Pam Wilder-man, president, Steve Woodward, vice president; Rhonda Range, secretary. SECOND ROW: Patty Brown, Karla Thies, Angela Brandenburger, Kristine Loesche, Terri Foutch, Leslie Pitchford, Shirley Kinzinger, Cathy Ret-tinghouse, Kamela Morgan. THIRD ROW: Betty Duden-bostel, Debbie Queen, Cheryl Kirkpatrick, Debbie Mur- ray, Diane Knop, Kim Hessick, Pam Clark, Michele Houston, Pam Volner, Jo Donna White, Marsha Tin-dle, Renda Griebel. FOURTH ROW: Debbie Rohr, Tom White, Debbie Roe, Kathy Petot, Laurie Wirth, Cheryl Hepp, Charlotte Hammond, Karla Birkner, Celeste Strassman Patty Eckert, Paul Harris, Jim Lawrence, Keith Walker, Mrs. Keim, adviser. FTA provided on-the-job experience for would-be teachers FTA'er Jim Lawrence, who plans to become a teacher, spends a part of his first-hour study hall giving special reading help to a second grader. In its second year the FTA has captured the interest of NACHS students. The chief purpose of this organization is to acquaint would-be teachers with the various facets of a teacher's life. This knowledge is acquired as the members volunteer for teacher aides, grade papers, tutor, supervise activities, and in some instances actually conduct classes. Students who strive to capture the highest honors in high school set membership in the National Honor Society as their goal and strive to obtain it. Prospective members are selected by the faculty on the basis of leadership, character, and other qualities of service. To be eligible, a student must be at least a sophomore, and must maintain a B” average or better for the semester prior to initiation in the organization. An annual bake sale is the chief money-making activity, the proceeds of which are used to finance the annual banquet in May honoring senior members and their parents. Honor students who excel in some phase of journalistic endeavor earn membership in Quill and Scroll. To be eligible for membership the student must be at least a junior in the upper one-third of his class. The annual publications banquet in the spring is the main activity of this organization. 85 Spotlight Staff FRONT ROW: Barb Schneider, co-editor; Annamarie Steinwagner, co-editor; Suzanne Houston, Doris Eckert. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ritter, adviser; Debbie Langenstein, Erna Boilmeier, Charlotte Hammond, business manager, Sharon Wildt, Diane Grohmann. THIRD ROW: David Hepp, Jean Kreher, Trudy Wilder-man, Arnold Juenger, and Donna Dickerson. Publications staffs attended workshops at SIU, Carbondale to improve journalistic abilities The mimeograph, operated by Sharon Wildt, grinds out monthly 450 copies of the Spotlight. Co-editor Annamarie Steinwagner secures final proof of a stencil from Mr. Ritter, adviser. 86 Vespa Staff FRONT ROW: Mike Kratz, photographer; Mark Smith, Danny Kirk, Jody White, Betty Duden-bostel, Debbie Roe, co-business manager; Sandra Falkenhein, editor; Karla Birkner, assistant editor; Nancy Leinecke, co-business manager; Jeanne Schmierbach, Kathy Mueller, Rhonda Range, and Cheryl Hepp. BaCK ROW: Mrs. Canning, adviser; Laura Pitchford, Sally Thies, Diane Knop, Marsha Tindle, Pam Volner, Marilyn Nagel, Ellen Wagner, Debbie Queen, Laurie Wirth, Ruth Ann Haefner, Kim Hessick, Pam Wilderman, Celeste Strassman, Melanie Petri, and Janice Pieron. Editor Sandra Falkenhein finds that many evenings and long hours are required in putting together a yearbook. By tabulating the total receipts, Debbie Roe and Nancy Leinecke, business managers, determine if there are sufficient funds to finance the 1970 yearbook. Publications Staffs Editors: Barb Schneider and Annamarie Steinwagner, Spotlight co-editors; Sandra Falkenhein, Vespa editor-in-chief; and Karla Birkner, Vespa assistant editor. 87 Office Help High School (seated); Miss Sherri Degen, secretary, (front row); Kathy Mueller, Karla Birkner, Diane Kreher, Mary Maurer, (back row); Debbie Roe, Sharon Wildt, Debbie Langenstein, Lynette Stevenson, Susie Budde, Nancy Freeh. Students devoted free time to useful services Office Help Elementary (seated); Mrs. Clara Leilich, secretary, (standing); Diane Petri, Lynn Henneke, Rhonda Range, Diane Grohmann, Steve Reinhardt, David Robertson. 88 e HelP Superintendent's Office (seated); Miss Juanita Dudeck. secretary, (standing); Annamarie Stein-wagner, Patty Eckert. Doris Eckert, Karen Parker. Mark Smith, Trudy Wilderman. Jodie White. Librarians (seated); Wayne Ruhmann, Ellen Wagner. Shelley Houston, Miss Opp, librarian; Marilyn Nagel, Donna Van Buren. Richard Dillow. (standing); Steven Lippert, Betty Hoercher. Elsie Sellers, Mary Doty, Ponda Blackburn. Marilyn Middendorf, Cathy Rettinghouse, Keith Owen, Judy Blackburn. Governing body provided students a voice in school affairs Student Council FRONT ROW: Mt. Paul Berowski, adviser: Michele Houston, secretary; Barb Schneider, president; Arnold Juenger, vice-president; Steve Reinhardt, treasurer. BACK ROW; Leslie Pitchford, Ruth Reuss, Rhonda Range, Doris Eckert, Jack Bayers. Not pictured: Bill Schreiber, and Jim Rader. Student Council meets to revise the school dress code - an example of students' expression in school affairs. Two student council members, Ruth Reuss and Bill Schreiber, admire the new sweaters which were sold by the student council. 90 KOENITZ MARKET The VESPA Staff wishes to thank all the businesses who supported the 1970 yearbook with their advertising. THANK YOU! ! ! CloverFarm Stores MARISSA 508 E. Elizabeth New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-2424 WESTERN AUTO C ompliments Home Owned and Operated by JOHN A. SCHAEFER North Main St. Marissa, Illinois Phone: 295-2373 of BAM’S TAVERN Phone: 475-9677 New Athens, Illinois 11,0 ©too Music J hop LINDAUER, NIEMAN, AND LINDAUER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Law Offices Located at 111 N. Van Buren New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-2138 Operated by BOB and JUDY HEIL Marissa, 111. Ph. : 295-2083 GUITARS - BANJOS - AMPS -SPEAKERS (Fender - Gibson - Martin - Grammar - Gretsch - Vega -Bacon - Baldwin - Sunn - Shure - Bo-gen - Standel - Altec - Lansing - Leslie) ORGANS - PIANOS (Hammond-Lowrey - Farfisa - Conn - RMI) DRUMS (Rogers - Slingerland-Gretsch) AUDIO COMPONENTS (Ampex - Sony - Panasonic - Norelco -Roberts) __________________ MU5III SHOP 92 DALE D. 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Phone: New Athens, 475-2142 Illinois 96 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARISSA, ILLINOIS STANDARD SERVICE STATION For All Your Banking Needs 5% Interest on Time Deposits for 6 or 12 Months Owned and Operated by CHARLES STEWART THE ROSE SHOPPE Flowers and Gifts GLADYS DAVY Freeburg, Illinois METROPOLITAN LIFE INS. CARL STEVENSON New Athens, Phone: Phone: WIRCO 539-3495 Illinois 475-2425 CROWN FOOTWEAR MFG. CO., INC. Women's Shoes in All Sizes Manufacturers of Gray Iron Casting Phone 475-2124 New Athens, Illinois New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-2106 97 WILLIAM R. ALLAN GENERAL CONTRACTOR DARLENE’S BEAUTY SHOP Concrete Work We Curl Up and Dye for You Hair Cutting and Styling Color Permanent Waving Phone: 475-9679 New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-2071 BARBARA DARLENE HUBER’S SHEET METAL AND PAINTS LAURA LENZBURG FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE Lennox Air Conditioning and Heating 206 South Street New Athens, 111. 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Phone: 234-0155 New Athens Phone: Illinois 475-3100 New Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars HI-WAY BOWLING ALLEY AND MALT SHOP New Athens, Illinois Ph. 475-2277 NEW ATHENS READY MIX Post 7710 New Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 7710 New Athens, Illinois 475-2565 101 An Old Company With New Ideas COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCES SINCE 1906 EARL STEINWAGNER TRUCK SERVICE R.R. 1 New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-3151 ELMER HAGER Phone: 475-2121 Phone: New Athens 475-2468 Illinois NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN New Athens Phone: Illinois 475-2138 NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH Safety of Your Savings Insured Up to $20, 000 Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Phone: 475-9660 New Athens, Illinois DENNIS AUTO SALES FISCHER PUBLICATIONS 475-2166 Illinois 103 FEURER MOTOR CO., INC. New Athens Phone: Illinois 475-2127 MARISSA MESSENGER Read the Messenger for Area School Sports and News Marissa, Illinois Congratulations Yellow Jackets! on a Good Season PATRONS Angie's Beauty Salon Beck's Service Station Brown's Flowers Burke's Pastry Shop Colleen Barr Dee's Restaurant Fisher's Tavern Frank Kaiser Electric Groth Implement Company Marvin W. Hentzel, Prudential Ins. Kosarek Construction Company Lehr's Drive-In Main's Barber Shop Marissa Cleaners Nagel's Texaco Station New Athens Cleaners New Athens Taxi Niederbrach Truck Service Sam's Cafe Malt Shop Dr. O. G. Schneidewind Schneidewind's Drug Jewelry Sportsman's Tavern Dr. Bernard Strassman Dr. Chas. H. Trappe Dr. Sidney Trappe Woodward Fuel Ice Index A ACADEMICS, 40 ACTIVITIES. 54 ADMINISTRATION, 4 ADVERTISEMENTS, 92 AGRICULTURE, 49 Allan, David. 12.14,15,18.19.45,54. 58.62,66,69,70,72,75.78.84.104 Andres. Cheryl. 36.68,78.79.80 Andres, Ronald, 28 Axley, Frances, 6,14,15.35,78 B Badgett, Mark, 36 BAND, 66 Bartsokas, Tom, 36,66,69.73,76,77 BASEBALL. 72 BASKETBALL, 75 Bayers, Jack, 36,73,77,90 Bayers, Rick, 36,38,66,70.73.76,77 Bechtold, Penny, 36 Beck, Rickey, 32,66,70 Berowski, Paul, 6,13,28,43,90 Berthold, Arthur, 36,78 Bickel, Mike, 15,17,18.42.45,56.66. 69,70,78,84 Bickel, Paul. 15.32.43.59.66.69.70 Birkner, Dona, 14,32,48,80 Birkner, Karla, 12,28.30,62,65,68,70, 71.78,81,85.86.88,108 Blackburn, Judy, 32,78,80,89 Blackburn, Ponda, 36,78,80,89 BOARD OF EDUCATION, 4 Bollmeier, Erna, 3,16,56,58,66,70,78, 81,86 Borger, Susan, 28,58,74,78 Brandenburger, Angela, 36,44,66,67, 70.78.79.80.85 Brandenburger, Keigh, 28.43,66,70, 72,82 Brown, Patty, 36.78,79,85 Budde, Carla, 28,57,78,81.88 Burk, Bruce, 36,73,79 BUS DRIVERS, 9 Bush, James, 6,45,72,76 BUSINESS, 46 C Cahoon, Allen, 36 Cahoon, Roger, 36,59 Canning, Kathryn, 6,86 Carr, David. 36.73 Caywood, Barbara, 27,36,66,67,68, 70,78,80 CHEERLEADERS, 74 CHORUS, 68 Chrisman, Debra, 36 Clark, Pamela, 32.48.68.78.80.85 CLASS PLAYS, 56,57 CONCERT BAND. 66 Contratto, Mary, 32,80 COOKS, 9 Cowden, Jim, 28,55,57,66,70,82 CROSS COUNTRY, 73 D DANCE BAND, 69 Degen, Sherri, 5,88 Denbow, Dennis, 32,46 Denbow, Mike, 18,44 Dickerson, Donna, 16,18,42,56.78,81, 86 Dillow, Richard, 32,43,89 Doty, Louis, 36 Doty, Mary, 28,89 DRIVER EDUCATION. 52 Dudeck, Joyce, 5 Dudeck, Juanita, 4,89 Dudenbostel, Betty, 36,80,85,86 E Eckert, Doris, 11.16,18,47.56,58.70, 71,78,80.81,86.89.90 Eckert, John, 36,73,82 Eckert. Patty, 28,52.66,67.70.78.81, 85,89 Eckert, Roger, 36,66,70 Erb, Gary. 32,43,66.67,70,73.76 Ewald, Gerry, 6,52,73,75 F Fabish, Patty, 15,36,78,79 Falkenhein, Donna, 28,66,70,78,81 Falkenhein, Sandra, 14,15,16,17,18. 47.56.66.70,78.81.84,86.108 Feurer, Linda, 32,78 ErA DANCE, 58 FHA DANCE, 62,63 Fiorina, Darcy, 36,66,69,70.72,73,77 Fisher, Joyce, 6 Ford, Tom. 18.41.55,74.75.76.104 Foutch, Larry 32 Foutch, Terri, 36.44,78,79.85 Freeh, Nancy. 19,78,81,88 FRESHMAN CLASS, 36 Friederich Judy, 11,28,66.67,70,78 Fritsche, Kevin, 32 Fritsche, Raegena, 37.66,70,78,80 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, 82 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA, 80 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA, 85 G Gaines, Jocelyn, 19.61.62,78,81 Galle, James, 37,46 Gardner, Kevin, 28,57,66,70,73,75, 76 Geralds, Glenda, 37,78,80 Germann, Thomas, 6,7,11,15,35,44, 45.79 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, 78 Glaus, Lynn, 32,80 Glaus, Ray, 9 Gradley, Robert, 19,78,82 Grahlherr, Gerry, 37 Griebel, Kevan, 28,46,66,69,70 Griebel, Renda. 32,66,70,80,85 % Grohmann, Diane, 16,19.56,68,78,81, 86.88 GUIDANCE, 53 H Hanker, Jeanne, 36.37.66,68,70.78.80 Haefner, Ruth, 15.16,17.19.47,56,66, 70.78.81.84.86 Hammel, Jim, 32,52,66,67,70 Hammond, Charlotte, 12,29,41,57, 62.66.70.78.81.85.86 Hammons, Robert, 29,82 Hanft, Jon, 32 Hanft, Leroy, 9 Harriss, Paul, 19,41,85 Hartman, Dennis, 37 Harwerth, Jim. 36,37,82 Hausmann, Rono u, 29,82 Hein, Darrell, 32,72,76 Heinecke, Wayne, 32,66,67,70 105 Heise, Kenneth, 6,46 Helfrich, Steve, 29,40,82 Henneke, Lyle, 37,77 Henneke, Lynn, 16,20,42,66,70,71, 78,80,81.88 Hentzel, Joel, 32,73,75,76 Hentzel, Wilmer, 9 Hepp, Cheryl, 27,29,58.62,78.81,85, 86 Hepp, David, 12,20,49,55,62,63,66, 67,69.70,78,82,84.86 Hessick, Kim, 26,32,66,70,74,78,85, 86 Hill, Beth, 29,81 Hill, Yvette, 16,19,20,56,58.59,60, 62,66,68,70,71,74,78,81.82.83 Hoercher, Betty, 37,78,80,89 HONOR SOCIETY, 84 HOME ECONOMICS, 48 Hougland, Jim, 32,82,103 Hougland, Sidney, 32,46,72 Houston, Michele, 32,68,74,78,80,89. 90 Houston, Suzanne, 16,20,56,68,81,86 Huber, Ed, 4 Huber, Rodney, 36,37,66,69,70,73.77, 82 I INDUSTRIAL ARTS. 46 J JACKETTES, 71 Jackson, Kermit, 7,40,52 Jacquot, Edward, 9 Jansen, Donald, 32,33,72,73,75 Jones, Billy, 37,72 Jones, Reba, 7,28,47 Juenger, April, 33,80 Juenger, Arnold, 14,15,20,40,62,72, 73,75,78,84.86,90,104 Juenger, Carol, 37 Juenger, Le Ann, 36,37,80 Juenger, Linda, 36,37 Juenger, Mary, 29,68,81 Juenger, Sue, 27,33 Juenger, Valdane, 33,72 Junge, Gary, 37,66,70 Junge, James, 13,33,35,43,66,67,69, 70 JUNIOR CLASS, 28 Junk, Steve, 20,66,70,72 k Kaiser, Dale, 29 Kaiser, John. 13,32,33.49.78,82 Karban, Dennis, 33,49.82 Kearns. Gary, 13.37,39,72,76,77.82 Kearns, Gregory, 33,43,52,66,67,69, 70.72,76 Keil, Lana, 37,66,70.78.79,80 Keim, Beverly, 85 Kinzinger, Shirley, 36,37,66,70,71, 78,80,85 Kirk, Danny, 37,86 Kirkpatrick, Cheryl, 33,48,68,78,79, 85 Klingenberg, Allen, 37 Klingenberg, Larry, 20 Knewitz, Dan, 9 Knop, Diane, 33,48,66.70,78,80.85, 86 Kraft, Ruth, 33,78 Kratz, Ardell, 9 Kratz. Mike, 33.40,66.67.70,78,86. 103 Kreher, Cletus, 36,37,46 Kreher, David, 37.72,77,79 Kreher, Diane, 33,80,88 Kreher, Jean, 11,16,20,42,70,71,81, 86 Kunkelmann, Gary, 33,45,76,82 Kunkelmann, Randy, 10,37,73,82 L Laflen, Elaine, 29 Langenstein, Debra, 16,20,42,56,81, 86.88 Langenstein, Jean, 33,70,71,78 LANGUAGE ARTS, 42 Lawrence, Billy, 37,78 Lawrence, Jim, 21,85 Lee, Roger, 37 Leilich, Clara, 88 Leinecke, Kathy, 38,68,74,78,79,80 Leinecke, Nancy, 11,29,44,66,72,74, 81.84,86 Levy, Bill, 17,21,45,55,72.78 LIBRARIANS, 89 Lingafelter, Charles, 36,38,82 Lippert, Steve, 29,82,89 Loesche, Kristine, 38,68,78,79,80,85 Louis, David, 29,58,62,82,84 Lybarger, Pamela, 38,44 M MAJORETTES. 71 MARCHING BAND. 70 Martin, Kenton, 7,42,84 MATHEMATICS, 44 Maurer, David, 21,56,58,82 Maurer, Gary, 38 Maurer, Mary, 33,78,80,88 Mehrmann, Sylvester, 4 Mehrtens, Wilma, 7,15,48,80,81 Meister, Dwaine, 33 Meyer, Wayne, 4 Middendorf, Marilyn, 38,44,80,89 Morgan, Kamela, 38,78,80,85 Mueller, James, 33,46,82 Mueller, Kathy, 12.30,52,57.58,62. 65,68.70,71,78,81.86,88 Mueller, Katherine, 33,78,80 Murray, Debra, 33,47,68,78,80,85 MUSIC, 51 Myers, Matt, 13,30,62,72 N Nadler, Elizabeth, 30,52 Nadler, Jim, 30 Nagel, Aeneta, 9 Nagel, Marilyn. 6,10,26,34,35,68.70, 71,74,78,80.86,89 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, 84 Neff, Bruce, 21,66,69,70,75,104 Neff, Dennis, 34,46,82 Neff, Richard. 21,82 Neff, Sheila, 36,38,66,70,78,80 Nuernberger, Bruce, 21 Nuernberger, Victor, 34,49,78,79,82 O OFFICE HELP, 88 Opp, Bonnie, 7,89 Osborn. Bob, 36,38,66,70,73,76,77 Owen, Keith, 34,79,89 P Parker, Karen, 30,57,65,81,89 Parker, Linda, 34,68,78,80 Parker, Roger, 21,42,46.78 Parker, Susan, 38,80 Parker, Wayne, 38,39,73 Patton, Karen, 30,78 Patton, Rory, 38,43,73 PEP CLUB, 78 Petot, Deborah, 34,45,68,78,80 Petot, Kathy, 30,81,85 Petot, Robert, 21,36,38,79 Petot, Roger, 17,21,56 106 Petri, Diane. 22,70,71,81,88 Petri, Melanie, 34,35,66,68,70,78,86 Petrowich, Richard, 7,49,82,83 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 52 Pieron, Janice, 34,35,52,66,70,74,78, 81,86 Pieron, Joseph J„ 5 Pitchford, Gregory, 3,16,19,22,61,62, 78 Pitchford, Laura, 14,34,35,66,68,70, 78,80,81,86 Pitchford. Leslie, 10,36,38,68,78,79, 80.85.90 Q Quathamer, Carol, 16,22,42,48 Quathamer, Sharon, 30 Queen, Debbie, 34,68,78,85,86 Queen, Jill, 38,66,68,70,78,80 QUILL AND SCROLL, 84 R Rader, Jim, 29,31,58 Rainey, Walter, 34 Range, Rhonda 12,31,41,57,58,62,68 70.71.78.81.85.86.88.90 Ray, Jackie, 38,44,78 Ray, Jerry, 22 Reeves, Debbie, 34,47 Reinhardt, Gary. 34.82 Reinhardt, Louise, 9 Reinhardt, Mark, 15,22,45,69,78,82 Reinhardt, Steve, 22,82,88,90 Reitz, Merle, 22,82 Rettinghouse, Catherine, 36,38,80,85, 89 Reuschel, Adolph, 31,82 Reuss, Geralinda, 34,78,80 Reuss, Floyd, 9 Reuss, Janet, 38,59,70,78,80 Reuss, Ruth, 26,34,64,68,70,71,78,80 Rippy, Sandra, 34,48 Ritter, Jerry, 7,43,86 Robertson, David, 31,88 Robertson, Diane, 38,78,80 Roe, Deborah. 10,31,51,53,74,78,81, 85,86,88 Rohr, Debbie, 36,38,68,78,79,85 ROYALTY, 64 Ruhmann, Steve, 22,82 Ruhmann, Wayne, 34,79,89 S Sanders, Karen, 8,38,50 Schaller, Richard, 39,82 Schilling, Carolyn, 35,78,80 Schilling, Marilyn, 35,78,80 Schilling, Sharon, 39,78,80 Schlesinger, Allen, 4 Schlesinger, Marsha, 31,58,66,70,78 Schluter, Bob, 8,9,45 Schoepp, Hilda, 9 Schmierbach, Jeanne, 31,65,66,70, 78.81.86 Schneider, Barbara, 28,31,41,44,55, 66,68,69,70,78,81,84,86,90 Schneider, David, 22,82 Schneider, Dennis, 66,67,70,78,79 Schneider, Duane, 23,82 Schneider, Harold, 4 Schneider, Linda, 35,47,55,68,78 Schreiber, William, 14,26,32,35,90 Schubert, James, 39 Schwalb, David, 8,38,41,50,77 Schwartz, Allen, 23,43,75,104 SCIENCE, 44 SCIENCE CLUB, 79 Seger, Donna, 39,78 Sellers, Dorothy, 31 Sellers, Elsie, 35,89 SENIOR CLASS, 18 Sexton, Don, 8,19,24,51,66,67,70 Smith, Mark, 39,86,88 SOCIAL STUDIES, 50 SOPHOMORE CLASS, 32 Spalt, Katherine, 9 Spence, Qieta, 8,19,24,78 SPEECH THERAPY, 13 SPOTUGHT STAFF, 86 Stehl, Dale, 36,39,82,83 Stehl, Kathy, 31,81 Steinheimer, Steve, 35,66,70 Steinheimer, Wilma, 23,66,70,82 Steinwagner, Annamarie, 3,11,19,23, 58,59.60,62,63,74,78,81,82.83. 84,86,89 Stevenson, Lynette, 11,13,31,41,57, 66.70,74,78,81,88 Stillwell, Randy, 35,65,79 Strassman, Celeste, 31,42,55,66,68, 69.70.78.81.85.86 STUDENT COUNCIL, 90 STUDENT LIFE, 10 Swyear, Roger, 39,73,77 Swyear, Terry, 23 Thies, Edward, 4 Thies, Karla, 8,39,65,78,79,85 Thies, Sally, 36,38,39.66,70,78,80,86 Tindle, Marsha, 66,68,70 Triefenbach, Cheryl, 53 U UNDERCLASSMEN, 36 Underwood, Diane, 23,48,81 V Van Buren, Donna, 35,43,78,80,89 Vogler, Danny, 62 Van Hove, Gretchen, 8,51,68 VESPA STAFF, 86 Volner, Pamela, 35,78,85,86 W Wagner, Ellen, 14,32,35,78,86,89 Walker, Keith, 15,23,66,70.72,78,79, 85 Weber, Cneryl, 7,11.14,35,78,80,85, 86 W elzbacher, Jeffrey, 36,39,77 White. Jodie, 12,26,35,66,68,70,80, 85,86,89 White, Tom, 12,31,41,47,62,66.70. 73.75.76.78.85 Wilderman, Pamela, 12,28,31,55,57, 64.65.78.85.86 WUderman, Trudy, 23,81,86,89 Wildt, Sharon, 14,15,16,23,56,58,61, 62,66,67.70,78,81,86,88 Wilson, Gail, 35,68,78,80 Winkelmann, Dennis, 39,72,77 Winkelmann, Martin, 35,73,82 Winter, Janet, 39,78,80 Wirth, Laurie, 4,31.54.57,66,70,78, 81.85.86 Wisnewski, Anna, 47 Wolf, John. 39,72,76 Woodward, Steve, 28,30,31,41,62,66, 70,72.75.77,78,85 Z Ziegler, Jane, 39,43,66,70,74,78,80 T Tedesco, Ron, 50 107 Editor Sandra Falkenhein and her assistant, Karla Birkner, are on their way to the post office to send off the final pages of the 1970 yearbook. As the door closes . . . We hope that within the covers of the 1970 VESPA remain the cherished memories of the activities and achievements of the past year. It was you, the student body, who made these memories, and they are yours to keep. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the faculty and administration for their consideration when it was necessary to disrupt classes for pictures -to our parents for their understanding when a deadline drew near and it was necessary to work late hours -to the staff who willingly worked many hours after school and on Saturdays to meet deadlines - to our adviser, Mrs. Canning, whose guidance and patience encouraged us to work always for the best - to Rembrandt Studio for getting pictures to us, and sometimes on very short notice - to Taylor Publishing Company for combining each one’s efforts into permanent published form. We sincerely say thank you. Sandra Falkenhein, Editor Karla Birkner, Assistant Editor 108 TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made