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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1972 volume:

VESPA 1972 NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL NEW ATHENS, ILLINOIS G22G4 VOLUME XXXII Table of Contents M Our Faces 10 Active Faces 34 Representative Faces 46 Competitive Faces 64 Studious Faces 72 Familiar Faces 90 Advertising 99 x cn dedicated to the teaching profession spirit rii is 1 072 yearbook. y the Vespa Staff to a dedicated teaehe Driver Ed Teacher and Preacher is honored Ira Renshaw, a NACHS student, gains important instruction from Mr. Jackson, the driver education instructor. We of the yearbook staff are proud to dedicate the 1972 issue of the Vespa to a man who is held in high esteem by students, faculty, and all who have been associated with him through the 15 years he has been a member of the New Athens school system. Mr. Jackson is a man truly dedicated to the position he holds. He is a quiet, even tempered person, and we feel that the 465 students whom he taught to drive a car have a kindly feeling in their hearts for him. They appreciate the patience and kindness extended them during the semester he worked so untiringly that they might get approval to drive. Mr. Jackson was bom June 6 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Johnston City, Illinois, and Drakesboro, Kentucky, were the boyhood environments. He was ordained a minister of the Southern Baptist Church at the age of 19. After serving the church in New Athens for ten years, he now serves in Prairie du Rocher. In the 1930's he belonged to the Golden Gloves Club where he experienced some boxing. After his marriage to Mary Evelyn Kelley on May 31, 1941, he attended SlU-Carbondale to work for nis Masters Degree in elementary education. While in college, ne was a member of the Kappa Phi Kappa honorary educational fraternity. Mr. Jackson has two sons, Jon and James, and one daughter, Ann. He is the proud grandfather of one grandson, Adam James. He is co-sponsor of the Class of '73 and a member of the Royal Arch in the Masonic Lodge of Vienna, Illinois. He resides at 1008 South Street in New Athens where he enjoys baseball and playing the guitar. Words cannot express the loyalty and thoughtfulness we hold for you, Mr. Jackson. 5 An average day in the life of a NACH9 student was filled with Jim Junge knows that sitting in the corner can be a pain, but now that there's new carpeting on third floor, he can enjoy his favorite spot. Boy meets girl during that welcome three-minute interlude between classes. Is this the ordinary procedure for golf, boys; or is it a leg contest? 6 essays, exams, slacks of home work, and afler school activities. Mrs. Lehman, new NACHS school nurse, studies her Diligently studying, David Bartsokas knows that being agenda for the day’s activities. a NACHS student requires a lot of hard work. With profits realized from bake.sales, a Polaroid camera, film, and flash bulbs, were purchased as a Christmas gift for New Athens Home for the Aged. The gift was presented to Mrs. Kiefer by NACHS librarians and Mrs. Renshaw, adviser. Student director, Paul Bickel, leads the band in another tune at halftime of a basketball game. While measuring wood for shop class, Rick Schneider unsuccessfully attempts to hide from NACHS photographer. They looked forward to weekends of dances, parties, As the band plays the school song, basketball Doing algebra problems is an everyday thing in the student life of Lana Behrens. Jj Ricky Stoops shows his whole-hearted opinion of ithe test he has just received. I St. Libory, and the favorite of all — goofing around On their own day, seniors dress in their favorite casual clothes. Don't worry, Debbie, your head isn't that big! A group of seniors, shrouded in their glory, take ae vantage of Dress-up Day. Our Qeniors at Last!!! SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: (sitting) Ruthie Reuss and Debbie Queen, student council representatives; (kneeling) Bill Schreiber, president; (standing) Laura Pitchford, treasurer; Jan P eron, vice president; Marilyn Nagel, secretary; Mrs. Axley and Mr. Germann, advisers. RON ANDRES RICK BECK Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3. Paul - Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; FT A 1,4; Student Council 3; Art Club 4; FHA Court 4. Dona - FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; FTA 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Office Help 2, 3,4; VESPA Staff 4; Class Play 3,' 4; Finance Committee 1,2,3,4. 11 PAUL BICKEL DONA MARIE BIRKNER With four years of high school preparation MARY CONTRATTO FHA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,2,3; Art Club 4. RICHARD ELDON DILLOW FFA 3,4; Librarian 2. GARY HERMAN ERB Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 3; Cross Country 2. LINDA FEURER Office Help 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; VESPA Staff 4. RENDA JUDITH GRIEBEL Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4. JAMES F. HAMMEL Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Class Vice-president 3; Prom Court 3; FHA Court 3. 12 sual 4; Finance Committee 1,2,3, School, Waterloo, Illinois, Junior DARRELL HEIN Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 4; Office Help 4; Audio-visual 4; FHA Court 3. KIMBERLY DOW HESSICK Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1; Cheerleader 2,3,4; FT A 1,3,4; GAA 1, 2, Class Secretary 1; Class Play 3, 4; Prom Court 3; FFA Sweetheart 4; Art Club 4. Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Cross JOEL HENTZEL Country 1; Science Club 1. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Of- fice Help 4; Prom Court 3; FHA King 4. SIDNEY HOUGLAND Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Office Help 4; Science Club 1. 13 the class of '72 of a reunion in MICHELE JO LYNN HOUSTON Chorus 2; Cheerleader 4; FHA 1,2, 3; Mascot 2; FTA 1,2; GAA 1,2; Student Council 1,2, Secretary 2; Librarian 1; Pep Club 1,2; FHA Court 3. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Cross Country 1,2; Class President 1; Finance Committee 1,2,3,4; FHA Court 3,4. APRIL M. JUENGER FHA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; Office Help 2,3; Pep Club 2. VALDANE JUENGER Basketball Manager 1,2; Librarian 3,4; Office Help 4; Audio-visual 3,4; Art Club 4. JAMES JUNGE Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Honor Society 3,4; Class Vice-President 2; Class Play 3,4. 14 ten years — JOHN KAISER Baseball 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3, President 4; Office Help 4; Science Club 1; Finance Committee 1,2,3,4. CHERYL D. KIRKPATRICK Chorus 2,3,4; FT A 1,2,3; GAA 1, 2,3,4; Office Help 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Science Club 2; VESPA Staff 3,4; Finance Committee 4. DIANE MARGARET KREHER FHA 2,3,4, Vice-President of Public Relations 4; FTA 1; Office Help 2,3,4. DENNIS KARBAN FFA 1,2,3,4, Assistant Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Librarian 1. DIANA LYNNE KNOP Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; VESPA Staff 2. GREGORY KEARNS Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1,2; Student Council Representative 1; Class Play 3,4; FHA Court 3,4. MICHAEL ARDELL KRATZ Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 1,2; FTA 1; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Audio-visual 3,4; VESPA Staff Photographer 1,2,3,4. 15 Now class plays, decorating late for dances, GARY KUNKELMANN FFA 1,2,3,4; Audio-visual 4. SANDRA LANGSTON MARY JANE MAURER Chorus 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1; Of- JAMES R. MUELLER FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 4. fice Help 2,3; Pep Club 2; Librarian 2. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Ellen Wagner, Dona Birkner, John Kaiser, Jon Hanft, Don Jansen. NOT PICTURED: Chery Kirkpatrick. KATHERINE ANN MUELLER FHA 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4, Li' brarian 4; Office Help 2; Pep Club 2. endless money making projects, and close, DWAINE MICHAEL MEISTER VIC NUERNBERCER Basketball 1; FFA 1,2,3, Historian 3; Librarian 3; Office Help 4; Science Club 1,2, Vice-President 2. DEBRA D. MURRAY Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; FTA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3; VESPA Staff 3; Class Play 3. JAMES KEITH OWEN Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 1,2; Librarian 2; Pep Club 1. MARILYN JEAN NAGEL Jackettes 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Librarian 2; Office Help 4; VESPA Staff 1,2,3, 4, Business Manager 4; Class Play 4; Prom Court 3; FHA Court 3,4, Queen 4. LINDA SUE PARKER Chorus 1,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Librar ian 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. DEBBIE PETOT Chorus 1,2,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1; Office Help 3; Pep Club 2; VESPA Staff 4; Art Club 4. personal friendship with faculty and students MELANIE ANNE PETRI Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Class Assistant Treasurer 2; Pep Club 1,2; VESPA Staff 2,3,4; Section Editor 4. DEBRA JOYCE QUEEN Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3; GAA 1,2; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Librarian 1; Pep Club 1,2; VESPA Staff 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3. JANICE RENEE PIERON Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Captain 2.4; FHA 1.2.3.4, Vice-President of Points 2, Second Vice-Pres, lent 4; FTA 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3, Chairman of Points 2; Honor Society 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Class Vice-President 1.4, President 2; Librarian 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; VESPA Staff 2, 3.4, Division Page Editor 4; SPOTLIGHT Staff 1; Class Play 3,4; FHA Court 3,4; FFA Court 3,4; Finance Committee 3. LAURA JANE PITCHFORD Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Vice -President Recreation 2, First Vice -President 3, President 4; GAA 2; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; VESPA Staff 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; FFA Court 3,4, Sister 4; Prom Court 3; FHA Court 3,4. GARY REINHARDT FFA 1,2,3,4. WALTER RAINEY FFA 4; Librarian. 18 are part of the past. GERALINDA REUSS FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4; Librarian 2; Office Help 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4. ADOLPH REUSCHEL Track 3: FFA 3. AROLYN SCHILLING 4; FTA 3; Pep Club 2 ' NN RUTH ANN REUSS Jackettes 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1; GAA 1,2, 3; Student Council Representative 2,3,4; Librarian 3; Pep Club 1,2, Points Chairman 2; Homecoming Princess 2; Prom Court 3; FFA Court 3,4. MARILYN SCHILLING FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 3; Pep Club 2; VESPA Staff 4. 19 Their interests turn to completely different areas; jobs and LINDA P. SCHNEIDER Chorus 1,4; Cheerleader 4; FHA 1, 2,3; Office Help 2; Pep Club 2,4; Science Club 1. BILL SCHREIBER Basketball 1; Cross Country 1; Student Council Representative 2; Class President 3,4; FHA Court 3; Finance Committee 2. LARRY A, SCHUSTER Transferred from Althoff High School, Belleville, Illinois, Junior Year; Track 3; Cross Country 4; Football 1. training for careers i PAMELA K. VOLNER Chorus 1,3,4; FTA 2,3; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Librarian 2; VESPA Staff 1,2,3,4; FFA Court 3,4. With the help of Miss Van Hove, Jim Junge is prepared for curtain time, while Mr. Ritter makes up another member of the cast. are now their goals. ELLEN R. WAGNER FFA 3,4, Reporter 4; GAA 1,2,3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Librarian 2; Office Help 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; VESPA Staff 2,3, 4; Class Play 3,4; Finance Committee 1,2,3,4. JO DONNA WHITE Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Pep Band 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3, 4; GAA 1,2; Office Help 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3; VESPA Staff 1,2,3, 4, Editor 4; Class Play 4. MARTY WINKELMANN Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 3; Cross Country 2; FFA 2,3,4. CHERYL WEBER FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Class Assistant Treasurer 3; Office Help 3,4; Pep Club 2; Jackettes 3,4. GAIL WILSON Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3. Juniors became official upperclassmen Cheryl Andres Tom Bartsokas Jack Bayers JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: (front row) Mr. Jackson and Miss Munson, advisers, (sitting) Kathy Leinecke, student council representative; Sally Thies, president; Janet Reuss, secretary; Jill Queen and Gena Fritsche, treasurers, (standing) David Carr, student council representative, and Dale Stehl, vice-president. Arthur Berthold Angela Brandenburger Bruce Burk David Carr Barb Caywood Louis Doty Betty Dudenbostel John Eckert Roger Eckert Patty Fabish 22 with the arrival of class rings — Darcy Fiorina Mark Flach Terri Foutch Gena Fritsche Jim Galle Gerry Grahlherr Jeanne Hacker Sue Harbaugh Jim Harwerth Lyle Henneke Betty Hoercher JUNIOR CLASS FINANCE COMMITTEE: Jane Ziegler, Bob Petot, Betty Dudenbostel, Marilyn Middendorf, Ira Renshaw, and Tom Bartsokas. Rodney Huber LeAnn Juenger Linda Juenger 23 were kept busy with magazine sales, Gary Junge Gary Kearns Lana Keil Shirley Kinzinger Danny Kirk Allan Klingenberg Cletus Kreher David Kreher Randy Kunkelmann Bill Lawrence To stock the soda machines is the daily routine that falls to the lot of Jack Bayers, Bill Wolf, and Randy Kunkelmann. Kathy Leinecke Charles Lingafelter Kris Loesche Pam Lybarger Gary Maurer Marilyn Middendorf Kamela Morgan Sheila Neff 24 candy stand, and college qualifying tests Wayne Parker Miss Munson discusses the Sadie Hawkins Rory Patton Dance with Jill Queen, Angie Brandenburger, Robert Petot Sally Thies, Betty Dudenbostel, and Debbie Rohr. Leslie Pitchford Jill Queen Ira Renshaw Cathy Rettinghouse J anet Reuss Diane Robertson Debbie Rohr Sharon Schilling Jim Schubert Donna Seger Starlett Seibert Dale Stehl Roger Swyear Karla Thies Sally Thies Debra Walsh Jeff Welzbacher Janet Winter Bill Wolf Jane Ziegler 25 Fearless Sophomores charged through another year of tests and SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: (kneeling) Mark Smith, student council representative; Ann Harwerth, finance; Elaine Glaus, finance; Terry La-flen, student council representative, (standing) Mr. Heise, adviser, Shirley Brown, vice-president; Donna Hammond, president; Carol Flood, secretary; Jan Hentzel, treasurer; Mr. Frierdich, adviser. 26 Susie Andres Debbie Bateman Mark Behnken Byron Birkner Lee Birkner Shirley Brown Bob Bush Jim Canning Diane Can Donna Dudenbostel Tana Fietsam Tina Fietsam Carol Flood Roy Ford Darlene Frantz stacks of homework and looked ahead to their years as upperclassmen Brenda Fullmer Elaine Glaus Vickie Grimes Leon Grohmann Kristie Hagan Chris Hamm el Donna Hammond Nancy Hammons Ann Harwerth Wade Heinecke Janis Hentzel Dennis Hepp Debbie Hesse Mike Hougland Betty Jansen Carol Dawn Juenger Juenger Financial officers of the sophomore class, Elaine Glaus and Ann Harwerth take time out from money-making decisions for a little fun. Tessie Leana Juenger Junk 27 The NEDT Test assisted Sophomores to plan careers, and If refreshments could always be counted upon, Susie Andres, Cindy Rausch, and Lynette Keil would be glad to put on a TV commercial every day for general business class. Cindy Kevin Lynette Karban Kearns Keil Susan Cindy Tom Kiefer Kirkpatrick Kolditz Debbie Kosarek Janet Krupp Terry Laflen Wayne Lake Angie Langenstein Rochelle Laumbattus Russell Lee Roxie Lischer Ray Maurer Mark Mehner Debbie Mueller Howard Mueller Lana Nagel Marvin Parker Patricia Pearce through Driver Education they were taught to drive intelligently Is it bread that Debbie Hesse is kneading, or could it be a ceramics creation for art class? Bobby Schneider Nick Schreiber Nellie Seibert Mark Smith Ralph Steinheimer Frank Steinwagner Charlene Thompson David Vogler Jeff Wahlig Melanie Welshans 29 Fearful freshmen made their first adjustment FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: (sit- Dudenbostel, secretary; Rodney Liefer, vice-presiting) Karen Nagel and Cindy Osborn, student coun- dent; Mike Buettner, Treasurer; Clint Wesolik, cil representatives. Miss Jent, adviser; Sandra president; and Mr. Ewald, adviser. 30 Duane Badgett Jerry Baker William Baker David Bartsokas Lana Behrens Mike Buettner Elaine Burk Janet Crossin Ramona Deutschmann Clay Dickerson Sandra Dudenbostel Karen Eckert Ronald Erb Roger Fautz Larry Free — going to New Athens High School LaDonna Fritsche Deborah Grott Debra Hager Kenneth Harriss John Harwerth Henry Hoercher Javie Hoover Jack Houston Cynthia Juenger Paul Kaiser Tim Karban Rita Kinzinger Sheryl Kinzinger Jean Kirchoeffer Jeff Kirkpatrick While sitting on a hay bale, Sheryl Kinzinger, Debbie Rickert, Debbie Grott, and Kim Meyer show slightly different impressions of their first Sadie Hawkins Dance. Tim Kirkpatrick Janice Klingenberg Cindy Knop Maribeth Krupp 31 Eager to get their first year behind them th Dudenbostel, and Karen Eckert. Annette Rodney Tim Lehr Liefer Litteken 32 Sharon Lybarger Kim Meyer LuAnn Mueller William Mueller Karen Nagel Cynthia Osborn Ebert Pearce William Petri Myra Porch David Rainey Cathy Reinhardt Debbie Rickert Kenny Rippy Darla Rohr Cathy Schaller Class of 75 plunged into a busy schedule Rick Schmierbach Brenda Schneider Rick Schneider Lynne Schoepp Leslie Schott Ivan Sellers Lee Shoemaker Randy Steinheimer Richard Stoops Mark Tindle Rick Volner Jill Wade Charles Walsh Judy W alta Craig Weber Jeff Clinton Welshans Wesolik Richard Westcott Debbie Wilderman Judith Williams Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls, Elaine Burk, Karen Nagel, and Sharon Lybarger? 33 Seniors extend special Thanks to advisers MR. TOM GERMANN After putting in a full day of teaching and guidance, Mrs. Axley and Mr. Ger-mann, advisers of the class of 1972, were ready and willing to help in any way they could. Many of their personal interests were put off to combine their efforts in numerous money-making projects and activities to help raise funds for our long-awaited class trip. They were always eager to support us without thought of reward. We, the senior class, have reserved this page as a small token of appreciation for the unselfish time and effort they have given us. Thank you from the class of '72. MRS. FRANCES AXLEY Mr. Germann relaxes after the hectic activities of Sadie Hawkin's Day. As guidance counselor, one of Mrs. Axley's many duties is that of giving numerous aptitude tests. Golfing in his spare time, when and if, is one of Mr. Germann's many hobbies. Before curtain time at the senior play, Mrs. Axley adjusts the corsage presented to her by the class. 35 Second annual Sadie Hawkins Day was met with enthusiasm What next? Juniors - Jill Queen and Kathy Leinecke - receive directions from Miss Munson, class adviser. A last year event for seniors - Gerry Reuss, Debbie Petot, and Marsha Tindle wholeheartedly participate in the activities of the day and dance. Getting into the mood of the dance, Betty Hoercher strikes up a pose. Mike Buettner and Sally Thies get hitched at a ceremony officiated by Marryin Sam David Kreher. Their attendants are Shirley Kinzinger and Jim Schubert. 36 — as were the after-game sophomore soc hops What are shoes doing on these footsies? This is a soc hop! We all know that the sophomore class is in need of money, Mr. Frierdich, but we want hot dogs, not your fingers! Ah, hah! Bryon is the phantom hot dog eater, as charged by Marvin Parker, the phantom hot dog eater finder. 37 Haunted Heart was chosen Cindy Osborn, Karen Nagel, Fred Werner, and Bobby Schneider show off some new and old dance steps to the music played by the Turn-abouts. by Future Farmers as theme of Cheryl Hepp and Rhonda Range give up their reign as Chapter Sweetheart and Sister to their successors, Kim Hessick and Laura Pitchford. 38 Refreshments, served by Cheri Laflen and Wanda Heinecke - the Miss Greenhands - were enjoyed by all who attended the annual dance. Fred Werner, Byron Birkner, Jon Hanft, Darrell Hein, Bruce Burk especially enjoyed the cookies. annual dance Sitting with friends and exchanging bits of thought make the evening a pleasant one for these couples. The annual FFA dance took place in the old gym with couples dancing under a huge spider web suspended from the ceiling. The dance commenced on Saturday evening, November 19, at 8:00. The theme chosen for the dance, Haunted Heart, was carried out through creative art work on posters. Music was provided by the Turn-a-bouts, who played softly in the background for the highlight of the evening, the coronation. The new FFA Chapter Sweetheart, Kim Hessick, and the new FFA Chapter Sister, Laura Pitchford, will reign for the year 1971-1972. The girls were honored with the presentation of FFA jackets. The white corduroy jackets bearing the FFA emblem were presented by the Miss Greenhands, Cheri Laflen and Wanda Heinecke. Two junior girls chosen as runners-up were Janet Reuss, first runner-up and Shirley John Kaiser, president of FFA, helps put up the de- Kinzinger, second runner-up. corations to set the scene for the annual dance. FFA SWEETHFART COURT: Cheri Laflen, Miss Green -hand; Kathy Leinecke, Bill Wolf, Jan Pieron, Bobby Luecking, Donna Van Buren, Don Harbaugh, Shirley Kinzinger, Jeff Wahlig, Cheryl Hepp, Mike Hammel, Rhonda Range, Dale Hein, Janet Reuss, Scott Huwer, Pam Volner, Jim Hammel, Ruthie Reuss, Greg Kearns, Janie Ziegler, Rodney Huber, Wanda Heinecke, Miss Greenhand; Kim Hessick, Dave Allen, Laura Pitch-ford , Paul Bickel. 39 JOEL HENTZEL 1972 FHA COURT: Bill Wolf, Sally Thies, Randy Kunkelmann, Janice Pieron, Paul Bickel, Donna Van Buren, Don Jansen, first runner-up; Betty Duden-bostel, first runner-up; JoelHentzel, FHA king; Ma- rilyn Nagel, FHA queen; Kathy Mueller, stand-in; Matt Myers, retiring king; Laura Pitchford, Greg Kearns, Shirley Kinzinger, Bob Petot, Janet Reuss, and Rick Bayers. Dana Barlow, Cindy Gardiner, and Cathy Schilling made the even' ing more enjoyable by handing out programs and serving refreshments. Marilyn Nagel and Joel Hentzel, the newly announced FHA queen and king, happily pose for the photographer. Ruthie Reuss and Greg Kearns stop for a friendly chat with James Junge and his date between dances. New FHA King and Queen Crowned Under the Rainbow Enchanted forests, the Emerald City, the tin man, lion, and scarecrow, delighted many couples at the 197?. FHA Sweetheart Dance. The dance, set to the theme of Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” took place Saturday evening, February 12. Music for dancing was provided by the Stardust Cowboy. In the latter part of the evening, couples strolled down a yellow brick road to meet the '71- '72 king and queen, Matt Myers and Kathy Mueller. Kathy Mueller was a stand-in for Barb Schneider, the reigning queen, who could not be present. Sighs of relief and joy could be heard as Marilyn Nagel was escorted to the throne by the new king, Joel Hentzel, to have the crown placed on her'head. Marilyn, who is first vice-president of FHA, and Joel, one of the top five on NACHS Varsity team, will reign for the year '72- '73. Miss Kinzinger, FHA adviser, and her fiance, Mr. Tinney, enjoy dancing to the music of the Stardust Cowboy. One of the nicest things about school dances is simply getting together with friends. Bill Wolf, Kathy Leinecke, Bob Petot, and Jill Queen chat as they sit this dance out. Laura Pitchford, president of FHA, along with other faithful FHA’ers, begins the tedious work of decorating for the FHA dance. 43 Seniors presented a humorous evening in Fool's Paradise After that big night ended, the cast relaxed for a casual pose. The cast included: (front row) Greg Kearns as Philip Hayling, Marilyn Nagel, student director; James Junge as Julius Caxton. (second row) Janice Pieron as Jane Hayling, Laura Pitchford as Fiona Renshaw, Kim Hessick as Susan Dawson, Dona Birkner as Rose, Jodie White as Bridgett Blair, and Ellen Wagner as Catherine Hayling. Miss Van Hove and Mr. Ritter were the faculty directors. Jane startles Caxton as she practices her elocution. I Caxton studies the emeralds as four curious characters gaze on. Jane is mystified by Bridgett's high bid for the emeralds. Junior Class Presented Hillbilly Weddin' in Hillbilly Style THE CAST Cheryl Andres Debbie Rohr Karla Thies Six Belsnickle David Kreher Miss Van Hove Mr. Ritter Hillbilly Weddin”’ party Jack Bayers, Sally Thies, Karla Thies, Betty Dudenbostel, and Debbie Rohr sit casually while reading Act I. Paw! Paw! Ain’t it time ya woke up? (Picture at far left) Jack Bayers, Sally Thies, Cheryl Andres, and Marilyn Middendorf follow along while Rick Bayers makes his grand statement. What’s the matter Ceelie? Chiz Upschlager is only kissing you once. 45 Representative Faces 46 Snappy Majorettes and Jaclcettes led the A ACHS Marching Band MAJORETTES: Jane Ziegler, Debbie Hesse, Shirley Kinzinger, and Barb Caywood. JACKETTES: (kneeling) Tana Fietsam, Marilyn Nagel, Elaine Burk, (standing) Karen Nagel, Betty Jansen, Ruthie Reuss, Cindy Osborn, Tina Fietsam, and Cheryl Weber. NACHS Marching and Concert Band, nine times a winner of Sweepstakes SECOND TRUMPETS: Gary Erb, Mike Kratz, Wayne Heinecke, Fred Werner. FIRST TRUMPETS: James Junge, Dave Vogler, Paul Bickel, Mr. Sexton, director; Greg Kearns. 48 Awards, was featured at area homecomings and numerous concerts LOW WOODWINDS: (sitting) Debbie Hager, and Chris Hammel. (standing) Jane Ziegler, Marsha Tindle, Kim Hessick, and Jeanne Hacker. FRENCH HORNS: Laura Pitchford, Melanie Petri, Lana Behrens. THIRD TRUMPETS: Jeff Walig, MarkBehken, Bobbie Schneider, Dennis Schneider. Engaged in practice sessions first period of each day — THIRD CLARINETS: Mark Tindle, Randy Steinheimer, Charlene ■tit Thompson, Karen Eckert, Ramona Deutschmann, Debbie Rickert, LaDonna Fritsche. ■ FIRST CLARINETS: LuAnn Mueller, Diana Knop, Jill Wade, Lana Nagel, Gena Fritsche. TROMBONES: David Bartsokas, Wayne Lake, Eric Reinhardt, Tom Bartsokas, Darcy Fiorina. 50 FLUTES: Shirley Kinzinger, Renda Griebel, Jill Queen, Steven Steinheimer, Angie Brandenburger, Barb Cay-wood, Debbie Hesse. and as groups participated at state contests. SAXOPHONES: Roger Eckert, Mike Buettner, Sheila Neff, Sally Thies. SECOND CLARINETS: Lynette Keil, Brenda Fullmer, Janet Reuss, Kim Hessick, Carol Flood, Cheryl Kinzinger, Rita Kinzinger. DRUMS: Rick Bayers, Jan Pieron, Rick Stoops, Ralph Steinheimer, Bob Osborn, Jack Houston, Rochelle Laumbattus, Donna Hammond, Lynn Schoepp. 52 Dance Band swings out with Mood Indigo — theme song COMBO-TONES: (first row) Tom Bartsokas, Buettner, Roger Eckert, (third row) Paul Bickel, Darcy Fiorina, Dave Bartsokas, Terry Laflen. Greg Keams, James Junge, Mike Kratz. Bob (second row) Sheila Neff, Sally Thies, Mike Osborn, drummer; Mr. Sexton, director. Chorus sang out with sweet music for concerts and contests CHORUS: (front row) Miss Van Hove - director; Susie Andres, Cindy Kirkpatrick, Roxie Lischer. Annette Lehr, Cheryl Andres, Melanie Welshans, Rick Schneider, Randy Stein-heimer. (row 2) Karen Nagel, Cheryl Kirkpatrick, Debbie Grott, Debbie Queen, Linda Parker, Theresa Lannom, Cindy Knop, Sharon Schilling, Shirley Brown, (row 3) Cindy Os- bom, Sharon Lybarger, Leana Junk, Marilyn Nagel, Brenda Schneider, Ruthie Reuss, Laura Pitchford, Mary Maurer, Debbie Petot, Debbie Murray, (row 4) Leslie Pitchford, Pam Volner, Melanie Petri, Gail Wilson, Cindy Rausch, Chris Loesche, Jan Pieron, Debbie Rohr, Linda Schneider, Debbie Hesse. All right! Who hit the sour note? Although it goes unnoticed by Sharon Lybarger and Annette Lehr, only Pitchford knows. Was it Petri? Queen? or Pieron??? Grin and bear it, Miss Van Hove; the day is almost over! FHA donated to Red Cross Christmas project for servicemen JUNIOR-SENIOR FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA AND OFFICERS: (front row) Miss Kinzinger, adviser; Betty Dudenbostel, vice-president of recreation; Sally Thies, vice-president of projects; Diane Kreher, vice-president of public relations; Donna Van Buren, treasurer; Marilyn Nagel, first vice-president; Laura Pitch-ford, president; Jan Pieron, second vice-president; Dona Birkner, secretary; Donna Hammond, vice-president of points; Betty Jansen, vice-president of degrees; Janis Hentzel, historian, (row 2) Jodie White, Debbie Petot, Marilyn Schilling, Carolyn Schilling, April Juenger, Kathy Mueller, Renda Griebel, Linda Parker. Mary Maurer, Diana Knop, Chetyl Weber, GerryReuss. (row 3) Susan Harbaugh, Jeanne Hacker, Gena Fritsche, Janet Reuss, Jane Ziegler, Barb Cay wood, Shirley Kinzinger, Sharon Schilling, Susan Parker, LeAnn Juenger, Karla Thies. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA: (front row) Debbie Rickert, Sheryl Kinzinger, LuAnn Mueller, Debbie Grott, Kathy Reinhardt, Cindy Juenger, Myra Porch, Leslie Schott, (row 2) Cindy Karban, Janet Krupp, Sandra Dudenbostel, Karen Eckert, Rita Kinzinger, Cindy Knop, Theresa Lannom, Debbie Wilderman. (row 3) Christie Hagan, Debbie Mueller, Ann Harwerth, Diane Carr, Lana Nagel, Elaine Glaus, Debbie Kosarek, Carol Flood, (row 4) Tina Hammel, Tina Fietaam, Donna Dudenbostel, Dawn Juenger, Angie Langenstein, Leana Junk, Susan Kiefer. 54 FFA participated in Denmark Foreign Exchange Student Program FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: (kneeling) Rodney Liefer, Craig Weber, Tim Kirkpatrick, Rich Dillow, Gary Maurer, Charles Lingafelter, John Harwerth, Jack Houston, Mark Flach, Ray Maurer, Lee Shoemaker, Mark Tindle, Gary Reinhardt, (center row) Marvin Parker, Tim Karban, Dennis Hepp, Richard Stoops. (back row) Lee Birkner, Don Harbaugh, Marty Wink-elmann, Gary Kunkelmann, Walter Rainey, Frank Steinwagner, John Eckert, JohnRuhmann, Leon Groh-man, Mr. Pat Krupke, student teacher adviser; and David Rainey. Gary Maurer, 2nd place floorman; Gary Reinhardt, 2nd place secretary; Ellen Wagner, 1st place chairman; Ray Maurer, alternate; Dennis Hepp, and Lee Birkner combined their efforts to capture first place FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team in Section 22. FFA OFFICERS: (kneeling) John Kaiser, president; Rodney Huber, secretary, (second row) Randy Kunkelmann, treasurer; Dennis Karban, vice-president; Mr. Petrowich, adviser; Ellen Wagner, reporter, (third row) Mark Range, assistant treasurer; Jim Harwerth, historian; and Jim Mueller, sentinel. ss GAA, Pep Club, and Ccience Club provided SCIENCE CLUB: (standing) Mr. Barnes, adviser; Cindy Kirkpatrick, Debbie Rohr, Clint Wesolik. (sitting) Cletus Kreher. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: (front row) Sandy Dudenbostel, Karen Eckert, Donna Hammond, Gerry Reuss, Debbie Rohr, Donna Dudenbostel, Debbie Mueller, Jill Wade, Janet Crossin. (center row) Debbie Grott, Nellie Seibert, Kathy Leinecke, Sally Thies, Jane Ziegler, Patty Fabish, Tana Fietsam, Cheryl Kirkpatrick, Cindy Knop, Cindy Osborn, Theresa Lannom. (back row) Kristie Hagan, Starlett Seibert, Shirley Brown, Debbie Kosarek, Betty Jansen, Ann Harwerth, Tina Fietsam, Carol Flood, Janice Hentzel, Elaine Burk, Darla Rohr, Missjent, adviser. 56 a variety of interests for NACH8 students PEP CLUB: (sitting) Carol Juenger, Susie Juenger, Linda Parker, Janet Crossin, Kathy Leinecke. (standing) Tessie Juenger, Tana Fietsam, Diana Knop, Debra Kosarek, Kim Meyer, Linda Feurer, Susan Kiefer, Cindy Kirkpatrick, Leana Junk, Debbie Rohr, Kim Hessick, Elaine Glaus, Janice Pieron, Theresa Lannom, Debbie Grott, Missjent, adviser; Darla Rohr, (up the ladder) Karen Nagel, Ramona Deutschmann, Debbie Rick-ert, Debbie Wildermann, Myra Porch, Lana Behrens, Linda Juenger, Debbie Hesse, Jane Ziegler. At left is Sally Thies, secretary-treasurer; Cindy Knop, points chairman; Gerry Reuss, vice-president; and Betty Jansen, president. 57 Future Teachers learn from experience FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA: (front row) Rita Kinzinger, Sheryl Kinzinger, Karen Eckert, Betty Dudenbostel, Linda Juenger, Miss Spence, adviser; Leana Junk, Cindy Kirkpatrick, Sandra Dudenbostel, Diana Knop, Renda Griebel, Kim Hessick, Donna Dudenbostel, Jodie White, Marsha Tindle, Janice Pieron, Angie Langenstein, Shirley Kinzinger, Karla Thies, Roy Ford, Kathy Rettinghouse, Roger Rickert, Jim Canning. Cathy Rettinghouse portrays one role of a teacher as she reads to the kindergarten class. Helping second graders to be creative is one of the many activities of student teacher, Renda Griebel. 58 Diligent workers became honored students NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (sitting) Laura Pitch- Griebel, Tom Bartsokas, Marilyn Middendorf. (stand- ford, Betty Dudenbostel, Ellen Wagner, Janice Pieron, ing) James Junge, Dona Birkner, Mr. Martin, adviser. Debra Rohr, (second row) Kathy Mueller, Renda QUILL AND SCROLL SOCIETY: (sitting) Laura Tindle. (standing) Mike Kratz, Mrs. Canning, Pitchford, Melanie Petri, Debbie Queen, Marsha adviser; and Ellen Wagner. 59 Students found self-expression through Art Club ART CLUB: (front row) Jim Schubert, LuAnn Mueller, Randy Steinheimer, (second row) Betty Dudenbostel, Danny Kirk, Tana Fietsam, Sandra Dudenbostel, Mary Contratto, Mike Hougland, Larry Free, Jeff Kirkpat- rick. (third row) Mr. Stepp, adviser; Kevin Kearns, Lynn Schoepp, Rick Bayers, Linda Petot, Tina Fietsam, Bob Osborn, Debbie Hesse, Bill Petri. Sharon Schilling, Debbie Petot. What is Bob Osborn cooking up in Art Class? Sharon Schilling displayed her artistic ability while working with clay. 60 Voice of student body is heard through student council STUDENT COUNCIL: (row 1) Sally Thies, secretary: Rick Bayers, president; Jack Bayers, vice-president. (row 2) Debbie Queen, Ruth Reuss, David Carr, Janet Reuss, treasurer, (row 3) Cindy Osborn, Karen Nagel, Kathy Leinecke, Mr. Berowski, adviser, (on top) Terry Laflen, Mark Smith. Mark Smith casts his ballot for Student Council officers in a special election under the supervision of Mr. Berowski, adviser. Spotlight and Vespa publications recorded SPOTLIGHT STAFF: (seated) Tana Fietsam, Jill Queen, Jill Wade, Betty Dudenbostel, Janet Reuss. (standing) Rick Bayers, Donna Hammond, Tom Bart-sokas, Clint Wesolik, Shirley Brown, Mike Buettner, Mona Deutschmann, Gena Fritsche, editor; Debbie Rohr, business manager; Mr. Ritter, adviser; Sally Thies. VESPA EDITORS: (seated) Marsha Tindle and Cheryl Kirkpatrick, section editors; Betty Dudenbostel, assistant editor; Mrs. Canning, adviser; Jodie White, edi- tor. (standing) Ellen Wagner, Janet Reuss, Kim Hes-sick, Melanie Petri, and Debbie Queen, section editors. 62 school events for the pages of history VESPA STAFF: (seated) Dona Birkner, indexer; Sandy Linda Feurer, Jeanne Hacker, Diane Care, Carolyn Dudenbostel, Karen Eckert, Jane Ziegler, Sharon Schilling, Vickie Grimes, Marilyn Schilling, Pam Schilling, Debbie Petot. (standing) Laura Pitchford, Volner. VESPA MANAGEMENT: (seated) Jan Pieron, division Henneke, Tom Kolditz, Mr. Germann, Mike Kratz, page editor; Marilyn Nagel, business manager; Chris Mike Buettner; photographers. Hammel, assistant business manager, (standing) Lyle 63 64 Competitive Faces It was a cold fall for NACHS Baseball 1971 FALL BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Jackets Opp. Marissa 3,4 13,8 Red Bud 4 6 Steeleville 5 6 Valmeyer 0,3 8,11 Lebanon 0 10 Waterloo 11 1 Trico 1 3 St. Henry 0 8 Gibault 8,1 9,4 Gorham 3,5 5,3 VARSITY BASEBALL: (kneeling) Jeff Welzbacher, Jim Canning, Byron Birkner, Tom Kolditz, Mark Range, Darcy Fiorina, John Kaiser, (standing) Coach Frier-dich, Rick Schmierbach, manager; Gary Maurer, Bill Wolf, Marty Winkelmann, Dave Kreher, Darrell Hein, Jeff Wahlig, Clint Wesolik, Sid Hougland, Coach Germann. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASEBALL: (kneeling) Tim Kirkpatrick, Byron Birkner, Tom Kolditz, Jack Houston, Craig Weber, (standing) Rick Schmierbach, manager: Mark Range, Jim Canning, Jeff Kirk patrick, Jeff Wahlig, Clint Wesolik, Coach Germann. Chester Championship Highlighted Season. VARSITY BASKETBALL: (kneeling) Roger Swyear, Jeff Welzbacher, Rodney Huber, Ralph Steinheimer, Bill Wolf, and Randy Kunkelmann. (standing) Coach Gerry Ewald, Joel Hentzel, Dave Kreher, Don Jansen, Gary Erb, Rick Bayers, and Darrell Hein. The New Athens Yellow Jackets showed off the training they received this past year from Coach Gerry Ewald by providing opposing teams with tough competition. The Jackets defeated every member of the Ca-hokia Conference at least once during the season. New Athens proved to be an upset to the Venice Red Devils by defeating these predicted winners of the Columbia-Freeburg Christmas Tourney. The first place title of the annual Chester Invitational Tournament was again taken by New Athens. The Yellow Jackets concluded their season with a record of 18-9. Darrell Hein’s lay-up scores two more points for NACHS. Gary Erb saves the ball from Lebanon's grasp as they attempt to score two points. Jansen Led Jackets to 18-9 Record NACHS SCOREBOARD Varsity won 18, Lost 9; J. V. won 6, Lost 12 opp. Var. TEAM J.V. Opp. 55 61 Valmeyer 45 68 50 69 Steeleville 40 50 61 76 Marissa 59 57 64 61 Red Bud 45 56 46 60 Waterloo' 68 46 61 78 Dupo 77 44 60 61 Freeburg' 56 60 65 63 Ttico 58 64 56 75 Columbia 56 79 47 50 Lebanon 45 67 65 97 Gorham 55 50 54 72 Freeburg 44 55 58 63 Nashville 47 62 56 50 Red Bud' 40 60 67 62 Waterloo 50 45 66 88 Dupo' 77 70 72 52 Columbia 56 75 72 66 Lebanon 45 85 COLUMBIA- FREEBURG CHRISTMAS TOURNEY 64 83 Carlyle 55 60 Venice 69 58 Columbia 70 60 Red Bud CHESTER INVITATIONAL TOURNEY 54 78 Steeleville 51 66 Chester 47 64 Red Bud REGIONAL TOURNEY 53 61 Freeburg 57 51 Gibault Denotes conference games. The Yellow Jackets were led by 6’2 senior center, Don Jansen, who was voted top player of the first all-Cahokia Conference team, No. 1 player in the conference, No. 1 scorer in the conference, and the most valuable player in the Chester Tournament. 67 Cheerleaders' Enthusiasm Spurred Teams to Victory VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Janie Ziegler, Elaine Glaus, Jan Heron, captain; Kim Hessick, Linda Schneider, Shelley Houston, Kathy Leinecke. (kneeling) Karen Kearns. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (bottom) Karen Nagel, Lana Behrens, Debbie Hesse. Susie Andres, Tana Fietsam (top) Tessie Juenger, captain. Mascot Karen Kearns gives a joyous leap for the team. Coach Keene Leads the J.V. in His First Year at NACHS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: (front row) Roger Swyear, Jeff Wahlig, Rodney Huber, Jim Canning, Byron Birkner, Tim Kirkpatrick, manager. Coach Keene, Ralph Steinheimer, Bill Petri, Rick Bayers, Dave Kreher, Clinton Wesolik, Mike Buettner, Jeff Welzbacher. Ralph Steinheimer muscles his way to another two points. Another three points, Rick Bayers??? 69 Fresh-Soph Program Develops Future Varsity Teams FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM: (front row) Ron Erb, Jeff Wahlig, Dave Bartsokas, Jim Canning, Byron Birkner. (back row) Coach Keene, Ralph Steinheimer, Bill Petri, Clint Wesolik, Mike Buettner, and Jeff Kirkpatrick. FRESHMAN- SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Won 5, Lost 14 opp. Fresh. TEAM Soph. Opp. 65 49 Dupo 69 43 Columbia 72 53 Freeburg 61 45 Steeleville 66 62 Lebanon 88 50 Red Bud 66 53 Waterloo Waterloo 57 55 Columbia 57 54 Marissa 43 40 Dupo 55 75 Freeburg 58 80 Lebanon 56 65 Red Bud 67 78 FRESHMAN TOURNEY 64 45 Columbia 63 45 Lebanon FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TOURNEY 48 75 Red Bud 76 86 Dupo 95 53 Lebanon With the help of Clint Wesolik, Jim Canning catches the opposing team flat-footed. 70 CROSS COUNTRY: (kneeling) Bruce Burk, Jack Bayers, Jim Schubert, (standing) Tom Bartsokas, Mike Buettner, Larry Schuster, David Bartsokas, Coach Shaw. NACH8 Harriers Competed in Qectional Meet The 1971 cross-country schedule consisted of 13 meets, competing against such schools as Waterloo, Dupo, Marissa, Freeburg, Pinckneyville, Belleville, and Red Bud. This year in the state cross-country elimination, Tom Bartsokas competed as an individual for New Athens. He qualified in the district meet at Marissa to go on to the sectionals at Centralia, where Tom finished twenty-second. This season Tom has won the individual honors at Waterloo and set new records at Freeburg, Trenton, and Red Bud. NsSfc A TH tf Coach Shaw instructs Tom Bartsokas with some invaluable Top runner for the season, Tom pointers on the ran he is about to make. Bartsokas, gets ready for another exciting year of track. 71 To keep the numerous records involved in guidance, Mrs. Axley solicits the help of these high school students - (seated) Valdane Juenger, Linda Feurer, Gerry Reuss, and Vic Nuemberger, (standing) Vickie Grimes, Mrs. Axley, counselor; Cheryl Kirkpatrick, and Ellen Wagner. The development of better reading skills is the task of Mrs. May. Students improved abilities through supplementary speech, reading, and guidance helps Although students came to school to leam such things as arithmetic, history, and science, there were many individuals who helped students to improve their basic skills or make plans for the future. The guidance department contained vast quantities of material pertaining to the selection of colleges or to the selection of vocations. Throughout the year a constant battery of tests was given to measure the capabilities of NACHS students. Speech therapy aided students in overcoming stumbling blocks in their hearing and speech, which might hamper their future job-finding attempts. When students graduate from high school, one of their most useful abilities will be their reading skill. Many times students were helped to attain greater reading capability through the remedial reading program. The speech therapist, Mrs. Daly, aids students with speech and hearing problems. 73 Phys Ed combined fitness with fun Coach, are you teaching golf or fancy footwork? Ready, get set, whammo! Miss Jent blows her whistle for Darla Rohr and Leslie Schott for another round of hockey. Don’t get so exasperated, Nika Kratz, it's not that bad - only the pros can make a hole in one. Archery, bowling, golf, and volley tennis were new sports added to boys' and girls’ physical education. This department was under the instruction of Miss Jent and Coach Ewald. 74 Student Drivers became everyday drivers Mr. Jackson explains to Kris Loesche and Ira Renshaw one of the complex mechanisms of the automobile. Mr. Jackson and the drivers for die auto skid test - Miss Munson, Darrell Hein, and Kim Hessick - await the thrilling moment of suspense when they have to prove to the student body just how far it takes for a car to come to a halt. The representative from Country Life Mutual converses with Mr. Germann and a group of selected students on the stopping distance of the automobile. 75 Boys invaded the Department of Home Economics for the first Demonstration of die proper method used in preparing a batter is illustrated by Betty Jansen and Ann Harwerth. Keeping accurate files is one of the tasks undertaken by Miss Kinzinger. 76 To meet the requirements of their child care course, Betty Duden-bostel and Cathy Rettinghouse visit the magical world of small children. time by enrolling in Family Living and Child Care courses As Miss Kinzinger observes, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Beck attempt to solve an imaginary problem that they might encounter in rearing a family of their own. With the beginning of a new school year at NACHS, a new course was added to the home economics curriculum - family living. This course explored the individual as a single person and in relation to others. It also sought to answer questions about dating, engagement, early marriage, and rearing a family. Family living attempted to help students toward living in harmony with their parents by trying to challenge the students into reversing their roles and taking their parents' points of view. Child care, advanced clothing, and Home Economics I and II were offered again to provide a firm basis for improving the students' basic skills. Child care, a one semester course, offered students the fundamentals of rearing children in almost every aspect. The objective of every advanced clothing student was to make a complete suit to add to her wardrobe. The Home Economics I and II classes experienced both cooking and sewing projects in building their skills. Food demonstrations and sewing new outfits kept the students involved. Miss Kinzinger demonstrates to Karen Eckert the proper method of placing material for top-stitching. Mr. Petrowich, Frank Steinwagner, Ellen Wagner, Dennis Hepp, Ken Rippy. Marvin Parker, Richard Dillow, Mark Mehner, Lee Birkner, Leon Crohmann, and Mark Range examine some of the various plants that they are learning about in plant science. Preparation for the working world is the goal of As Marvin Parker, Rick Vol-ner, and Nick Schreiber work diligently at obtaining the proper measurements, Mr. Heise oversees their progress. NEW ATHENS UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT Ni Students traveled to Marissa High School this year for building trades and diversified metals classes. This was the first year for such an arrangement. Students participating in this program are Keith Owens, Wayne Parker, Valdane Juenger, Wayne Heinecke, Bill Schreiber, Arthur Berthold, and Dennis Schneider. NACH8 Agricultufe and Industrial Arts students Preparing students that they might meet the everyday challenges of life upon graduation is one of the major endeavors of nigh schools. The NACHS curriculum offers a wide variety of courses in industrial arts and agriculture to help students who wish to find jobs immediately upon graduation or who hope to use these basic skills in furthering their education. The agriculture department offered plant science, animal science, basic ag, ag mechanics, advanced ag mechanics, and farm management - all' taught by Mr. Petro-wich. Under the instruction of Mr. Heise, the industrial arts department offered four subjects - woodworking, mechanical drawing, metalworking, and electricity. Individual projects developed basic skills and gave insight into vocational fields available to those possessing the ability and interest for this type of occupation. Bill Petri receives assistance from Mr. Heise on a difficult drafting assignment. In basic ag the students learned proper parliamentary procedure. Rick Stoops (23), Craig Weber (12), Tim Kirkpatrick (11), and Mark Tindle (15), eagerly await this session to be called to order by Ray Maurer (chairman) as David Rainey (secretary) takes the minutes and Mr. Krupke, practice teacher, advises them. 79 Students expanded their knowledge of Miss Munson's sixth hour American government class accepts the newly attained flag from Dom Fiorina, local American Legion Post Commander. the Social and Physical Environment NACHS students learned to appreciate their heritage and to apply the principles to their own lives through the available social studies courses of world history, civics, geography, American history, consumer education, American problems, and sociology. During the year, the American government class Decam e concerned with the tattered appearance of the flag flown daily in front of the school, and drew up a petition to Asst. Supt. Marion Hollander requesting a new flag. He then turned the petition over to the local American Legion Post 565, who complied with the request. A variety of science courses - including earth science, Biology I and II, chemistry, and physics - was offered to students interested in fulfilling the one-year requirement in this area. Mr. Frierdich explains union operations to his consumer education class. As Mr. Barnes demonstrates an experiment on the conduction of electricity, students observing are (seated) Jan Pieron, Lyle Henneke, Renda Griebel, Charlene Thompson, Donna Hammond, (in back) Mary Maurer, Cletus Kreher, Bruce Burk, Marilyn Schilling, Sally Thies, Terry Laflen, and Carol Flood. Betty Dudenbostel assists Mr. Barnes in setting up a chemistry experiment. Diligently collecting data on the velocity of a car on the non-friction air track are Mr. Germann, Ellen Wagner, Gary Erb, Steve Steinheimer, Bill Schreiber, and Dona Birkner. Observing slides and viewing the sun through a telescope are Lee Shoemaker, Myra Porch, Billy Mueller, Tom Lawrence, ana Miss Spence. 81 Is all this Math necessary? With man going to the moon and all the other complications occurring in modem society, it is even more essential tha NACHS students obtain a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of mathematics. Introductory Algebra I and II helped students build the ground work for some of the more complicated math courses. Some students chose the more condensed version of this math by taking Algebra I, which was later followed by Algebra II in some instances. Geometry provided the basic concepts for more advanced geometrical configurations. Six students braved the world of trigonometry as seniors in an effort to fulfill their mathematical ambitions. Many students put their mathematical knowledge to work when they entered the world of bookkeeping and accounting. Other students used their knowledge when they took courses in business law, general business, Typing I, Clerical Practice I or II, or Shorthand I or II. In all these classes they put their knowledge of mathematics to work when they determined space lines to use for their typing, when they prepared tax returns and financial statements, and when they learned to operate the various calculators. Diagrams are often used by Mr. Germann to illustrate basic theorems in Geometry. Pondering misunderstood concepts with Mr. Shaw's assistance, frequently results in obtaining the solution to difficult problems as experienced by Tim Kirkpatrick. Effective preparation takes many hours of contemplated endeavor, but Mr. Germann studies the matter carefully with Mr. Birkner, an observation teacher from SlU-Carbondale and NACHS graduate. 82 Try these courses if you think not Under the guidance of Mrs. Canning, Melanie Petri, Diane Kreher, Kathy Mueller, and Cheryl Weber combine their efforts to improve their dictation transcription skills. Perfection is the goal with April Juenger, Pam Volner, Gail Wilson, and Cheryl Weber in Clerical Practice II class. In general business class, Miss Jones makes use of the video tape equipment in a unit on advertising. Annette Lehr makes a TV appearance. 83 But, Mr. Ritter, I don't know anything about the personality of a doorknob, ” pleads Elaine Claus in speech class. Language arts developed a better understanding of people and customs. Students were offered Spanish at NACHS under the guidance of Miss Ward, exchange teacher from Marissa. This course enlarged the language arts curriculum to nine courses - German I and II, College Prep, American Literature, technical writing, English I, II, and IV, and Spanish I. English III was divided into two courses this year -American Literature and technical writing. Mr. Berowski taught these two courses and the German I and II classes. Mr. Ritter instructed English I and n and speech; Mr. Martin, English II and IV and College Prep English. Special emphasis is placed upon the noun clause in Mr. Martin's English II class. 84 Who's under the hat? Miss Ward, exchange teacher from Marissa, vividly illustrates some Spanish customs with the aid of Patty Fabish, Ira Renshaw, Debbie Rohr, Cathy Rettinghouse, Patty Pearce, Janet Winter, and Sandy Langston. Tom Kolditz is under the hat. To aid in a better understanding of German customs Dona Birkner, Sally Thies, Jan Pieron, and Renda Griebel design many posters under Mr. Berowski's supervision. 85 Art provided students outlet for self-expression In its second year as an elective subject in the NA CHS curriculum, art has continued to grow in popularity. Art I and II were taught by Mr. Stepp, who also formed an art club that met each Thursday night at 7:30 to develop further the creative interests of students. Activities included candle making, water color, block printing, pastels, collages, and ceramics. Sherye Wright is wearing the latest style in Art II since she forgot her art equipment. Do you believe that is creative art work, Mr. Danny Kirk and Gerry Reuss receive advice from Stepp? Mr. Stepp on balancing their art work. With die introduction of a ceramics class. Art II provided new scopes for creative students. New equipment and carpeting greeted students on return to school Mr. Berowski's German I students - Darcy Fiorina, Jeff Welzbacher, Roger Swyear, Jeff Wahlig, Shirley Kinzinger, and Laura Pitchford - find that use of the new language laboratory equipment helps tremendously in developing their pronunciation and conversation. You may find Mr. Germann sleeping quite often now that we have our third floor carpeted. It is so restful! Each year the Board of Education of die New Athens Community School District 60 approves various new acquisitions to improve the learning conditions in the school, to create new learning experiences, or to improve safety conditions. During the summer new carpeting was laid on third floor to alleviate some of the noise and provide better acoustics - a new bus drive was installed behind the school to prevent the mass confusion immediately following the close of school - classrooms, offices, and restrooms were painted to make the school cheerier - a new foreign lan- §uage lab was installed so that foreign language stu-ents could improve their pronunciation - new aluminum windows were installed on the north side of the old building - the old gymnasium floor was refinished -new stage curtains and scenery were purchased for use in class plays - new front doors were installed - a straight-away for track was constructed - and a long carriage IBM typewriter was purchased for the machines room. To improve the NACHS curriculum, Miss Ward commuted from Marissa to teach Spanish; and students traveled to Marissa for building trades and diversified metals classes. Further, new courses in family living, child care, technical writing, American literature, American government, Clerical Practice I and II, secretarial practice, and Art II were made available to NACHS stuaents. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WINNERS: Dona Birk-ner, Ellen Wagner, and Donna Hammond - tape their speeches for the guidance counselor, Mrs. Ax-ley. A mathematics-science major, Dona Birkner, was named New Athens High School Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for 1972, as the result of a test administered to all senior girls through General Mills. NACHS Students Distinguished Themselves in Leadership and Scholarship Throughout the school year, many opportunities were available for students to distinguish themselves in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and service. In the area of scholastic achievement those college-bound seniors who received exceptionally high scores on the American College Testing (ACT) Program were awarded Illinois State scholarships. The sophomores participated in the National Educational Development Test (NEDT) and were awarded certificates of educational development if they scored in the upper ten per cent throughout the state. Grades ten through twelve wrote for the Voice of Democracy Contest. Other awards were the Betty Crocker Search for the Homemaker of Tomorrow and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award to a senior girl for patriotism, leadership, and service. Certificates of educational development signifying outstanding scores on the NEDT test are presented by Mrs. Axley, guidance counselor, to Carol Flood, Elaine Glaus, Shirley Brown, Tom Kolditz, and Terry Laflen. 88 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Renda Griebel, Ellen Wagner, Dona Birkner, Paul Bickel, and Bill Schrieber - survey their awards proudly. The DAR Good Citizens Award goes to Jan Pieron, an active member of the varsity cheerleaders and the band. Caring for her horse at her grandfather’s farm is a form of pleasure to Ellen Wagner, a National Merit Commended student for outstanding performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Ellen has been accepted with recognition at Iowa State University at Ames for the fall of '72, where she plans to major in veterinary medicine. Mr. Hollander presents an award to Tom Bartsokas, Paul Bickel, Betty Dud-enbostel, and Dona Birkner, who were named Outstanding Teenagers of NACHS. 89 Familiar Faces 90 School Administration Has Given Many Years of Dedicated Service BOARD OF EDUCATION: Mr. Donald T. Dudeck; Mr. Harold Schneider; Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann; Mr. Marion Hollander, high school superintendent; Mr. E. R. Thies, unit district superintendent; Mr. George H. Wirth, pres- ident; Mr. James T. White, elementary school superintendent; Mr. Allen Schlesinger, secretary; Mr. Wayne Meyer; Mr. Edmund Huber. Completing his fourtn year as superintendent of District 60 is Mr. E. R. Thies. He has a master's degree from SlU-Car-bondale and expects to receive his specialist's degree in educational administration from SIU-Edwardsville in June. Mr. Schlesinger has served 22 consecutive years as secretary of the board of education while Mr. Wirth has served on the board for 21 years - 18 years as president. Mr. Wirth is currently on the 15 - member board of directors of the National School Board Association. For the past 18 years. Miss Juanita Dudeck has kept pace with the school and its activities. In her fun time she enjoys painting and has had her work displayed at a Belleville theater. 9) High School Office Keeps School Rolling Mr. Hollander, who is completing his second year as assistant superintendent, assumes many responsibilities such as being at all school activities, taking care of cafeteria workers, and preparing a curriculum and master schedule. Miss Karla Birkner, a 1971 graduate of NACHS, is spending her first year as high scnool secretary. Her duties consist of collecting all activity money, preparing cafeteria reports, sorting mail, and various other duties pertaining to a school office. In her spare time she enjoys sewing and making plans for her spring wedding. Drawing up the weekly schedule and making it known to the student body is just one of the many duties of Mr. Hollander. Returning home to his wife, Jane, and his three children is the pleasurable moment of every day for Mr. Hollander. Miss Karla Birkner, high school secretary, is busy with her every-Monday -morning duty, counting lunch money. Teacher time was consumed in grading papers, FRANCES AXLEY AL BARNES Guidance Science PAUL BEROWSKI KATHRYN CANNING Language Arts Business GERRY EWALD PAUL FRIERDICH Physical Education Social Studies THOMAS GERMANN KENNETH HEISE Physics, Math Industrial Arts NACHS history teacher, Miss Munson, belongs to the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, The Brown Sack Brigade - Miss Kinzinger, Miss Jones, Mr. Lawrence, elementary; Miss Munson, and Mr. Holmes - meet on their lunch hour in the teachers' lounge. preparing lesson plans, and sponsoring school activities. 4444444 . 4444444 ' 4444444 DAVID HOLMES Science KERMIT JACKSON Driver Education GLENDA JENT Physical Education REBA JONES Business On a clear day you can see forever - that is Mr. Ewald can if he isn’t busy coaching his basketball team. PEGGY KINZINGER KENTON MARTIN Home Economics English JANE MUNSON RICHARD PETROWICH Social Studies Agriculture 94 Leisure times were enjoyed relaxing with their families THELMA RENSHAW JERRY RITTER Librarian English DON SEXTON LANNY SHAW Instrumental Music Mathematics 4 We know you're a September experience, Bruce Walker, but you don't have to show it off. September experience program provides on- GRETCHEN VAN HOVE JOYCE DUDECK the-job training for Brian Mahan and Don Vocal Music Unit Bookkeeper Birkner, students at SlU-Carbondale 95 Library and office duties were SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE HELP: (sitting) Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary; Wayne Ruhmann. (standing) Starlitt Seibert, Angie Langenstein, Darrell Hein, Sid Hougland, Jeff Welzbacher, Dale Stehl. HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: Patty Fabish, Shirley Brown, Kim Meyer, Ann Harwerth, Miss Karla Birkner, secretary; Marilyn Middendorf, Diane Kreher, Cheryl Kirkpatrick, Sandra Dudenbostel, Dona Birkner. GRADE SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: Kristie Hagan, Darla Rohr, Debbie Mueller, John Kaiser, Mrs. Clara Leilich, secretary; Joel Hentzel, Donna Dudenbostel, Betty Dudenbostel, Cheryl Weber. 96 assigned to volunteer students LIBRARY HELP- (sitting) Kathy Mueller, Jeannie Kirchoeffer, Sharon Englerth, Cathy Kirkpatrick, Elaine Glaus, (standing) Mary Contratto, Susan Kiefer, Donna Van Burcn, Mrs. Renshaw, Librarian; Linda Parker, Betty Dudenbostel. AUDIO VISUAL AIDES: Louis Doty, Valdane Juenger, Kevin Kearns, Darrell Hein, Jon Hanft, Walter Rainey, Gary Kunkelmann. 97 Driving, Cooking, Cleaning, — they strive to please BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Hent-zel, Mr. Hanft, Mr. Schatte, Mrs. Wilderman, Mr. Reuss, Mr. Kratz, Mr. Jacquot, and Mr. Border. CUSTODIANS: Mr. Knewitz, Mr. Hanft, Mr. Reuss, and Mr. Jacquot. 98 ★★★★★★★★★★ 99 Advertisements Compliments of LINDAUER, NIEMAN, AND LINDAUER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Law Offices Located at I I I North Van Buren New Athens, Illinois Phone: 475-2138 Compliments of WIRCO CASTINGS, INC. DR. ROBERT W. REDPATH, JR. Manufacturers of Gray Iron Casting New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2124 Marissa Illinois QUALITY STONE CO. Compliments of Office Phone 475-2565 RIESS Plant Phone 473-2737 FORD SALES FORD Mustang • Falcon • Fairlane ■ Ford Thundcrbird METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CARL STEVENSON New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2425 Marissa Phone Illinois 62257 295-2331 An Old Company with New Ideas Cooking and Heating Appliances Since 1906 Illinois and Benton Streets New Athens, Illinois 62264 Phone: 475-2121 101 NEW ATHENS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 7710 AND NEW ATHENS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY POST 7710 Compliments of MARISSA PHARMACY Route 13 E. Marissa, Illinois GEORGE E. BRAZELTON, R. PH. IN SERVICE FOR YOUR HEALTH Phone Free 295-2317 Delivery NEW ATHENS CLEANERS Operated by PAUL BUM Quality Dry Cleaning New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2525 ALBERT A WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY The Person to See When in Need of . . . Insurance Appraisals Real Estate Notary Public Income Tax Service Phone 475-2530 I 10 North Van Buren Street New Athens, Illinois LENZBURG FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE 1 HI-WAY LUMBER CO. Owned and Operated by EARL BECKER Phone: 475-2142 New Athens, Illinois New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2131 CURT SMITH SPORTING GOODS award jackets and sweaters baseball gloves and shoes converse basketball shoes Belleville, Illinois NEW ATHENS THERAPY CLINIC Highway 13 at Church Street New Athens, Illinois 62264 Also by Phone Prescription 1-618-475-3100 NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN u I H WTff Compliments of BROWN'S FLOWERS FTD Member Say it with Flowers Also Artificial Wreaths 215 North Main Phone Marissa, Illinois 295-2813 Safety of Your Savings Insured Up to $20,000 Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2138 STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS Member of FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Each Depositor Insured to $20,000 Complete Banking Service New Athens Illinois 62264 Phone 475-2155 104 Best Wishes From HUBER’S SHEET METAL AND PAINTS THE CLARA JUNE SHOP Lennox Air Conditioning and Heating Ladies' and Children’s Ready-to-Wear 206 South Street New Athens, Illinois Phone 475-2454 Shoe Repair Shop Marissa Illinois Located at 1901 South Illinois Belleville, Illinois Phone: 234-6900 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE NIEDERBRACH TRUCK SERVICE MARVIN HENTZEL New Athens Illinois Phone: 475-2136 WEBER'S 'SHELL lljr Service Station New Athens Illinois Phone 475-3170 New Athens Illinois Phone 475-2180 MARISSA WESTERN AUTO Home Owned and Operated by JOHN A. SCHAEFER North Main Street Marissa, Illinois Phone 295-2373 105 DARLENE'S BEAUTY SHOP BARBARA We Curl Up and Dye for You Hair Cutting and Styling Color Permanent Waving Phone: 475-9679 Y DARLENE LAURA BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE, INC. FAIRWAY DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. New Athens, IL 62264 Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: 475-2161 Phone:234-8450 New Athens Illinois 62264 Shop and Save Phone 475-2016 LEHR'S MARKET HI-WAY BOWLING ALLEY AND MALT SHOP | ;1 New Athens, Illinois — Phone: 475-2277 , • • W I “JH New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2088 REMBRANDT STUDIO Best Wishes to all Graduates YOUR YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER 1005 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri Phone: 314-436-0150 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARISSA, ILLINOIS For All Your Banking Needs Highest Interest on Time Deposits for 6 or 12 Months STANDARD SERVICE STATION Owned and Operated by CHARLES STEWART 107 NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH New Athens Phone Illinois 62264 475-9660 HULL FUNERAL HOME VI AND OSCAR CUDDY ETHEL AND LEE HULL New Athens Ambulance Service Phone Illinois 62264 Day and Night 475-2151 PEABODY COAL COMPANY RIVER KING MINE Coal For Progress BARTSOKAS GMAC Finance Sales and Service Saluting ' Jr ftrt j. , j the graduating class BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY ARMIN D. REINHARDT NEW ATHENS READY MIX New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2565 Road Building and VERN'S VENDING SERVICE Earth Moving New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2373 VERJWENO Phone 618-233-0218 3004 Old St. Louis Road Belleville, Illinois WILLIAM R. ALLEN KARBER'S PHARMACY General Contractor Concrete Work 107 North Van Buren Street New Athens, Illinois Save More at a Rexall Store in NEW ATHENS IGA Owned and Operated by EARL and ALICE KLINGENBERG 511 South Clinton Street Phone New Athens, Illinois 475-2020 FISCHER PUBLICATIONS CROWN FOOTWEAR MFG. CO., INC. Publishers of the New Athens Journal Press Lightning Low Prices on Women's Shoes in All Sizes New Athens Illinois Phone 475-2166 New Athens Illinois Phone 475-2106 BOB and JUDY HEIL’S DOM FLORINA |Ji' ODltU’ BUtsir Guitars — Amplifiers — Drums Hammond — Lowrey Organs Audio Components — P.A. Systems Serving the Nation's TOP Professional Musicians Marissa, III. 295-2083 Kemper Insurance Route 13 and Highland New Athens Phone Illinois 475-2439 DENNIS AUTO SALES PATRONS Angie's Beauty Salon Beck's Service Station Burk's Pastry Shop Colleen's Beauty Salon Dee's Restaurant Fireside Inn Frank G. Kaiser Electric Kosarek Construction Company Main's Barber Shop Marissa Cleaners Dr. O. G. Schneidewind Sportsman's Inn Dr. Bernard Strassman Dr. Chas. H. Trappe Dr. Sidney Trappe Woodward Fuel and Ice The VESPA STAFF wishes to thank all of the business people who purchased advertising space in the 1972 yearbook. Your patronage is appreciated. New Athens Illinois Phone 475-3115 Marilyn Nagel and Chris Hammel Co-Business Managers 113 A ACTIVE FACES 34 ADMINISTRATION 91 ADVERTISEMENTS 99 AGRICULTURE 78 Andres, Cheryl 22,45,53 Andres, Ronald 11 Andres, Susie 26,28,53,68 ART 87 ART CLUB 60 AWARDS 88 Axley, Frances 3,11,35,73,88,93 B Badgett, Duane 30 Baker, Jerry 30 Baker, William 30 BAND 48 Barnes, A1 56,81,93 Bartsokas, David 7,30,50,52,70 Bartsokas, Tom 22,23,50,52,59,62,89 BASEBALL 65 BASKETBALL 67 Bateman, Debbie 26 Bayers, Jack 22,24,45,61 Bayers, Rick 22,42,45,60,61,62,66,69 Beck, Patty (Brown) 77 Beck, Ricky 11.77 Behnken, Mark 26,49 Behrens, Lana 8,30,49,57,68 Berowski, Paul 61,85,87,93 Berthold, Arthur 22,78 Bickel, Paul 2,7,9.11,39.42,48,52,88, 89 Birkner, Byron 26,38,65,69,70 Birkner, Don 82 Birkner, Donna 11,16,44,54,59,63,81, 85,88,89,96 Birkner, Karla 92,96 Birkner, Lee 26,55,78 BOARD OF EDUCATION 91 Borger, Arthur 98 Brandenburger, Angela 22,25,50 Brown, Shirley 26,53,56,62,88,96 Buettner, Mike 30.32,36,51,52,62,63, 69,70 Burk, Bruce 22,38,81 Burk, Elaine 30,33,47,56 BUS DRIVERS 98 Bush, Bob 26 BUSINESS 83 C Index Canning, Jim 26,58,65,69,70 Canning, Kathryn 59,62,83,93 Carr, David 22,61 Carr, Diane 26,54,63 Caywood, Barbara 22,47,50,54,80 CHEERLEADERS 66 CHORUS 53 CLASS PLAYS 44 COMPETITIVE FACES 64 CONCERT BAND 49 Contratto, Mary 12,60,97 COOKS 98 CROSS COUNTRY 71 Crossin, Janet 30,56,57 CUSTODIANS 98 D Daly, Carol 73 Deutschmann, Ramona 30,50,57,62 Dickerson, Clay 30 Dillow, Richard 11,55,78 Doty, Louis 22,80,97 DRIVERS EDUCATION 74 Dudeck, Donald 91 Dudeck, Joyce 95 Dudeck, Juanita 91,96 Dudenbostel, Betty 22,23,25,42,45, 54,58,59,60,62,76,81,89,96,97 Dudenbostel, Donna 26,54,56,58,96 Dudenbostel, Sandy 8,30,32,54,56,58, 60,63,96 E Eckert, John 22,55 Eckert, Karen 30,32,50,52,54,56,58, 63,77 Eckert, Roger 22,51,52 Erb, Gary 2,3,11,48,66,81 Erb, Ronald 30,70 Ewald, Gerry 30,66,74,93,94 F FFA 55 FFA DANCE 38 FHA 54 FHA DANCE 41 FT A 58 Fabish, Patty 22,56,85,96 FAMILIAR FACES 90 Fautz, Roger 30 Feurer, Linda 12,57,63,73 Fietsam, Tana 26,47,56,57,60,62,68 Fietsam, Tina 26,47,54,56,60 Fiorina, Darcy 23,50,52,65,87 Flach, Mark 23,55 Flood, Carol 26,51,54,56,81,88 Ford, Roy 26,58 Foutch, Terri 23,80 Frantz, Darlene 26 FRESHMAN CLASS 30 Free, Larry 30,51,60 Frierdich, Paul 2,26,65,80,93 Fritsche, Gena 2,22,23,50,54,62 Fritsche, LaDonna 31,50 Fullmer, Brenda 1,5,27 G GAA 56 Galle, Jim 23 Germann, Tom 11,63,65,75,81,82,87, 93 Glaus, Elaine 7,26,27,54,57,68,84,88, 97 Grahlherr, Gerry 23 Griebel, Renda 12,50,54,58,59,81,85, 88 Grimes, Vickie 27,63,73 Grohmann, Leon 8,27,55,78 Grott, Debbie 31.53,54,56,57 GUIDANCE 73 H Hacker, Jeanne 23,49,54,63,80 Hagan, Kristie 27,54,56,96 Hager, Debbie 31,49 Hammel, Chris 8,27,49,54,63 Hammel, Jim 12,39 Hammond, Donna 26,27,51,54,56,62, 81,88 Hammons, Nancy 27 Hanft, Jon 13,16,38,97 Hanft, Leroy 98 Harbaugh, Don 6,13,39,55 Harbaugh, Susan 23,54 Harriss, Kenneth 31 Harwerth, Ann 26.27,54,56,76,96 Harwerth, Jim 23,55,80 Harwerth, John 31,55 Hein, Darrell 2,13,38,65,66,75,96,97 Heinecke, Wade 27,48 Heinecke, Wayne 13,78 Heise, Kenneth 26,78,79,93 Henneke, Lyle 23,63,81 Hentzel, Jan 26,27,54,56,80 Hentzel, Joel 13,41,42,66,96 Hentzel, Wilmer 98 Hepp, Dennis 27,55,78 114 Hesse, Debbie 27,29,47,50,51,53,60, 68 Hessick, Kim 13,38,39,40.44,49,51, 57,58,68,75 Hoercher, Betty 23,36 Hoercher, Henry 31 Hollander, Marion W. 89,91,92 Holmes, David 93,94 HOME ECONOMICS 97 HONOR SOCIETY 59 Hoover, Javie 31 Houghland, Mike 27,60 Houghland, Sidney 13,65,91 Houston, Jack 31,51,55,65 Houston, Shelley 14,68 Huber, Edmund 91 Huber, Rodney 23,39,55,66,69 I INDUSTRIAL ARTS 79 J JACKETTES 47 Jackson, Kermit 4,5,22,75,94 Jacquot, Edward 98 Jansen, Betty 27,47,54,56,57,76,80 Jansen, Don 9,14,16,42,66,67 Jent, Glenda 30,56,57,74,94 Jones, Reba 83,93,94 Juenger, April 14,54,83 Juenger, Carol 27,57 Juenger, Cindy 31 54 Juenger, Dawn 27,54 Juenger, LeAnn 23,54 Juenger, Linda 23,57,58 Juenger, Sue 14,57 Juenger, Tessie 27,57,68 Juenger, Valdane 7,14,73,78,97 Junge, Gary 24,51,52 Junge, James 2,6,9,14,21,42,44,48, 52,59 JUNIOR CLASS 22 Junk. Leana 27,53,54,57,58 K Kaiser, John 15,16,39,55,65,96 Kaiser, Paul 31 Karban, Cindy 28,54 Karban, Dennis 15,55 Karban, Tim 31,55 Kearns, Gary 24,82 Kearns, Greg 2,15,39,42,44,48,52 Kearns, Kevin 7,28,60,97 Keene, Steve 69,70 Index Keil, Lana 24,80 Keil, Lynette 28,51 Kiefer, Susan 7,28,54,57,97 Kinzinger, Peggy 43,54,76,77,93,94 Kinzinger, Rita 31,32,51,54,58 Kinzinger, Sheryl 31,51,54,58 Kinzinger, Shirley 24,29,42,47,50,54, 58,87 Kirchhoefer, Jeannie 31,97 Kirk, Danny 24,60,86 Kirkpatrick, Cheryl 15.53,56,62,73, 96 Kirkpatrick, Cindy 28,53,56,57,58 Kirkpatrick, Jeff 31,60,65,70 Kirkpatrick, Tim 31,55,65,59,79,82 Klingenberg, Allan 6,24 Klingenberg, Janice 31 Knewitz, Dan 98 Knop, Cindy 31,53,54,56,57 Knop, Diana 9.15,50,54,57,58 Kolditz, Tom 28,63,65,85,88 Kosarek, Debbie 28,54,56,57 Kratz, Ardel 98 Kratz, Mike 15,48,52,63,74 , Kreher, Cletus 24,56,81 Kreher, David 24,36,45,65,66,69 Kreher, Diane 15,54,83,96 Krupp, Janet 28,54 Krupp, Maribeth 51 Kunkelmann, Gary 16,55,97 Kunkelmann, Randy 24,42,55,66 L Laflen, Terry 26,28,51,52,61,81,88 Lake, Wayne 28,50 Langenstein, Angie 28,58,96 Langston, Sandra 11,85 LANGUAGE ARTS 84 Lannom, Terry 32 Lannom, Theresa 32,53,54,56,57 Laumbattus, Rochelle 28,51 Lawrence, Bill 24 Lawrence, Tom 32,81 Lee, Russell 28 Lehman, Imogene 7 Lehr, Annette 32,53,83 Leilich, Clara 96 Leinecke, Kathy 22,24,36,39,43,56, 57,61,68,80 LIBRARIANS 97 Liefer, Rodney 30,32,55 Lingafelter, Charles 24,55 Lischer, Roxie 28,53 Litteken, Tim 32 Loesche, Kris 24,53,75 Lybarger, Pam 24 Lybarger, Sharon 32,33,53 M Mahan, Brian 95 MAJORETTES 47 Martin, Barbara 98 Martin, Kenton 59,84,94 MATHEMATICS 82 Maurer, Gary 24,45,55,65 Maurer, Mary 16,53,54,81 Maurer, Ray 28,55,79 May, Shirley 73 Mehner, Mark 28,78 Mehrmann, Sylvester 91 Meister, Dwaine 17 Meyer, Kim 31,32,57,96 Meyer, Wayne 91 Middendorf, Marilyn 23,24,45,59,96 Morgan, Kamela 24 Mueller. Billy 32,81 Mueller, Debbie 28,54,56,96 Mueller, Howard 28 Mueller, Jim 2,11,55 Mueller, Kathy 9,16,54,59,83,97 Mueller, LuAnn 32,50,54,60 Munson, Jane 22,25,36,75,80,93,94 Murray, Debbie 17,53 N Nagel, Karen 30,33,38,47,53,57,61. 68 Nagel, Lana 28,54,58 Nagel, Marilyn 11,17,41,42,44,47,53, 54,63 Neff, Sheila 24,52 Nuemberger, Vic 6,17,73 O OFFICE HaP 96 Osborn, Bob 25,32,51,52,60 Osborn, Cindy 30,38,47,53,56,61 OUR FACES 10 Owen, Keith 17,78 P Parker, Linda 17,53,54,57,97 Parker, Marvin 28,55,78 Parker, Susan 25,54 Parker, Wayne 25,78 Patton, Rory 25,80 Pearce, Ebert 32 15 Index Pearce, Patty 28,85 PEP CLUB 57 Petot, Bob 23,25,42,43,80 Petot, Debbie 17,36,53,54,60,63 Petot, Linda 29,60 Petri, Bill 32.60,69,70,79 Petri. Melanie 18,49.53.62,83 Petrowich, Richard 55,78,94 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 75 Pieron, Janice 11,18,39,42,44,51,53, 54,57,58,59,63.68.81,85,89 Pitchford, Laura 9,11,18,38,39.42,43, 44,48.49,53,54.59,63,87 Pitchford, Leslie 6,25,53 Porch, Myra 32,54,57,81 Q Queen, Debbie 9,11,18,53,61 Queen, Jill 22.25,36,42,50,62,80 QUILL AND SCROLL 59 R Rainey, David 32,55,79 Rainey, Walter 18,55,97 Range, Mark 29,55,65,78 Rausch, Cindy 28,29,53 Reinhardt, Cathy 32,54 Reinhardt, Eric 29,50 Reinhardt, Gary 18,55 Reinhardt, Louise 98 Renshaw, Ira 5,6,23,25,75,85 Renshaw, Thelma 7,95,97 REPRESENTATIVE FACES 46 Rettinghouse, Cathy 8,25,58,76,85 Reuschel, Adolph 19 Reuss, Floyd 98 Reuss, Gerry 19,36,54,56,57,73,86 Reuss, Janet 22,25,39,42.45,51,54 Reuss, Ruth 11,19,39,42,47,53,61 Rickert, Debbie 31,32,50,54,57 Rickert, Roger 29,58 Rippy, Kenny 32,78 Ritter, Jerry 21,62,84,95 Robertson, Diane 25 Rohr, Darla 32,56,57,74,96 Rohr, Debbie 25,45,53,56,57,59,62 Ruhmann, John 29,55 Ruhmann, Wayne 19,96 S Schaller, Cathy 32 Schatte, Dennis 98 Schilling, Carolyn 19,54,63 Schilling, Marilyn 19,54,63,81 Schilling, Sharon 25,53,54,60,63 Schlesinger, Allen 91 Schmierbach, Rick 33,51,65 Schneider, Bob 29,38,49,83 Schneider, Brenda 33,53 Schneider, Dennis 19,78 Schneider, Harold 91 Schneider, Linda 20,53,68 Schneider, Rick 7,33,53 Schoepp, Hilda 98 Schoepp, Lynne 33,51,60 Schott, Leslie 33,54,74 Schreiber, Bill 3,11,20,78.88 Schreiber, Nick 29 Schubert, Jim 25,60 Schuster, Larry 20 SCIENCE 81 SCIENCE CLUB 56 Seger, Donna 25 Seibert, Nellie 29.56 Seibert, Starlett 25,56,96 Sellers, Ivan 33 SENIOR CLASS 11 Sexton, Don 50,52,95 Shaw, Lanny 82,95 Shoemaker, Lee 33,55,81 Smith, Mark 26,29,61 SOCIAL STUDIES 80 SOPHOMORE CLASS 26 Spalt, Katherine 98 SPEECH THERAPY 73 Spence, Oneta 58,81,95 SPOTLIGHT STAFF 62 Stehl, Dale 22,25,96 Steinheimer, Ralph 29,50,51,66,69 70 Steinheimer, Randy 33,53,60 Steinheimer, Steve 9,20,50,81 Steinwagner, Frank 29,55,78 Stepp, David 60,86,95 Stoops, Rick 8,33,51,55,79 STUDENT COUNCIL 61 STUDENT LIFE 4 STUDIOUS FACES 72 Swyear, Roger 25,45,66,69,87 T Thies, E. R. 91 Thies, Karla 25,45,54,58 Thies, Sally22,25,36,45,51,52,54,56, 57,61,62,81,85 Thompson, Charlene 29,50,81 Tindle, Mark 33,50,55,79 Tindle, Marsha 2.20.36,49.58.62 U UNDERCLASSMEN 22 V Van Buren, Donna 20,39,42,54,97 Van Hove, Gretchen 21,53,96 VESPA STAFF 62,63 Vogler, David 29,48 Volner, Pam 9,21,39,53,63,83 Volner, Rick 33 W Wade, Jill 33,50,56,62 Wagner. Ellen 16,21,44,55,59,62.73, 78,81,88,89 Wahlig, Jeff 29,39,49,65,69,70,87 Walker, Bruce 95 Walsh, Debbie 25 Walsh, Charles 33 Walta, Judy 33 Ward, Carmen 85 Weber, Cheryl 21,47,54,83,96 Weber, Craig 33,55,65,79 Welshans, Jeff 33 Welshans, Melanie 29,53 Welzbacher, Jeff 25,65,66,69,87.96 Werner, Fred 29,38,48 Wesolik, Clinton 30,33,51,56,62,65, 69,70 Westcott, Richard 33 White, James T., Sr. 91 White, Jodie 21,44,54,58,62 Wilderman, Debbie 33,54,57 Wilderman, Marie 98 Wilderman, Mark 29 Wilderman, Tim 29 Williams, Judy 33 Wilson, Gail 21,53,83 Winkelmann, Marty 2,21,55,65 Winter, Janet 25,85 Wirth, George H. 91 Wolf, Bill 24,25,39,42,43,65,66 Wright, Sherye 29,86 Z Ziegler, Jane 23,25,39,46,47.49,54. 56,57,63,68 116 In Memoriam DENNIS WINKELMANN Class of 1973 They are not dead! they have but passed Beyond the mists that blind us here. Into the new and larger life Of that serener sphere. 117 - J. C. McCreery Students of Today Become Leaders of Tomorrow As the door closes the final day of the school year, it will be the last time for some students to walk the halls of NACHS. We hope this book captures the memories that you will cherish for years to come. The time and work expended by the 1972 VESPA staff is well worth the effort if it brings you as much joy as it gave us in compiling it. To those who helped make this book possible we would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation. A special thanks go to: our adviser, Mrs. Canning; our publishers, Taylor Publishing Company; Rembrandt Photography Studio; our business managers, Marilyn Nagel and Chris Hammel; Mr. Ritter; Mr. Hollander; Mr. Germann; faculty and parents; and the entire VESPA staff. Your consideration and help were there rfhen we needed it. dxUt et jJuh., H d 'dti'- Sj .fy dcUfou We would like to thank the VESPA Staff for their hard work. A senior's last day 118 Dedicated to the Memory of Miss Oneta Spence God sometimes calls those servants home Whose years are in their prime, But he has better measures than the pendulum of time. Some workers quickly do their task of service and of love, So their promotion early comes to higher work above. In the Spring, NACHS students turn to banquets Springtime is Banquet Time at NACHS - a time to recognize outstanding students and officers of school organizations for the coming year. Again, the first banquet of the season was held by the FFA on April 13. On May 5, the annual Athletic Banquet was held. During this all-sports banquet, athletes, cheerleaders, and coaches were honored by the New Athens Lions and Rotary Clubs. Mr. Hollander presented the Dennis Winkelmann Sophomore Athlete of the Year Award to Jeff Wahlig. The award was initiated this spring and will be made as an annual dedication to Dennis' memory. The New Athens Booster Club trophy for the best percentage on free throws this past year went to Gary Erb, whose percentage was 77.9. Don Jansen was given recognition for being the basketball team's leading scorer and was also given state recognition for sportsmanship. May 11, the FHA held their banquet for members and parents. The presentation of Junior and Chapter awards were made followed by a fashion show. The main purpose of the PTA Banquet, which was held on May 15, was to honor the graduating students. A banquet honoring publications students was held on May 18. Following the dinner, served by the FHA girls, new Quill and Scroll members were announced. The National Honor Society Banquet was held May 19, at Fischer’s Restaurant, to honor the senior members and their parents. After a smorgasbord dinner and introduction of new members, officers, and guests, a short talk was given by Mr. Walter Hansel, Placement Consultant at SIU-Edwardsville. Other end-of-the-year school activities included the GAA slumber party on April 14, the Junior-Senior prom on April 29, the May 16 Band and Chorus Concert, and the distribution of yearbooks on May 19. At the National Honor Society induction ceremony on May 12, Donna Dudenbostel, Jill Queen, Janet Reuss, Tom Kolditz, Terry Laflen, Steve Steinheimer, Greg Kearns, Jeff Welzbach-er, Paul Bickel, and David Vogler were honored with membership. New officers of publications are Gena Fritsche, Debbie Rohr, Betty Dudenbostel, Chris Hammel, and Janet Reuss. Vickie Grimes not present. Mixed emotions were expressed by Jodie White, Jan Pieron, Marilyn Nagel, and Betty Dudenbostel as they get the first look of the just-arrived yearbooks. Editor Jodie White and Assistant Editor Betty Dudenbostel announce their successors and the dedication of the 1972 Vespa to Mr. Jackson. NACHS students, such as Debbie Mueller, will find the most peculiar places and pick the most peculiar positions to sign a new yearbook. The new Quill and Scroll members inducted at the publications banquet include, Tom Bartsokas (front), Janet Reuss, Jane Ziegler (seated), Debbie Rohr, Dona Birkner, Gena Fritsche, Janice Pieron, and Betty Dudenbostel. For outstanding artistic accomplishments, Rick Bayers was presented the Outstanding Art Award by Mr. Stepp. To qualify for a Second State Award in GAA, a girl must be an active member for four years and have earned enough points each year to merit an award. Miss Jent presented the Second State Award to Gerry Reuss and the First State Award, (three-year membership) to Debbie Rohr. Achievement awards for both speed and production in shorthand were given to Kathy Mueller, who earned the Master Transcription pin for transcribing two 2-minute letters dictated at 100 words per minute and transcribed with carbon copies in less than 20 minutes without mistake; Melanie Petri, 80 words per minute; Cheryl Weber, 100 words per minute in production and 80 words in speed; Diane Kreher, 100 words. Diane also was awarded a pin for the highest yearly average of 43 bookkeeping students. For that one quality every athlete needs, Don Jansen was awarded the Sportsmanship Award by Mr. Keene at the May Athletic Banquet. Out for their first experience in high school baseball, Charlie Walsh, Bob Bush, Terry Laflen, and Henry Hoercher wait their chance to prove themselves to their coaches. Students distinguished themselves in Scholarship, Athletics, and Skills The long-awaited final day of school came about on June 2, 1972, with the awards presentation in the new gym. Many students who had worked hard in scholarship and personal growth were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Certificates for outstanding volunteer library work were presented to 23 students by Mrs. Renshaw, librarian. Mr. Hollander, assistant superintendent of the high school, awarded 4 students with the Outstanding Teenager Award. He also recognized 41 students for perfect attendance. Many members of the band and chorus were presented with awards and pins by Mr. Sexton and Miss Van Hove. Mrs. Ax-ley, the Guidance Counselor, presented the Betty Crocker, Voice of Democracy, and the National Educational Development awards. Twelve students were presented with Typing I pins by Miss Jones, and Mrs. Canning honored those students of achievement in typing, shorthand speed, shorthand production, and bookkeeping. Art awards were presented for the first time to 8 students in recognition of artistic talents by Mr. Stepp. The GAA First and Second State Awards were made by Miss Jent to 2 girls for outstanding performance in the Girls Athletic Association. The spring baseball season got off to a wet start. Even though many games were called because of rain, 4 out of 7 games were won. The track team held many practices after school to shape up for the track meets on the spring schedule. Disgust is reflected in the reactions of John Kaiser, Manager Paul Kaiser, and Darrell Hein as they survey the spring baseball record. Recipient of the Dennis Winkelmann Sophomore Athlete of the Year Award, Jeff Wahlig, captures first place in the 100-yard dash at the Waterloo Track Meet. Juniors and Seniors enjoyed the one Fluorescent painted walls, a multicolored tunnel, and a mirror ball reflecting numerous colors set the scene for Color My World, theme of the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Couples danced to the tunes of the Gold Tones on the evening of April 29,1972. The buffet table as well as the guests’ tables was lighted by candles presented by the servers. The climax of the evening came as the new king and queen were each presented a crown of flowers by the 1971 king and queen, Matt Myers and Susan Schulz (Borger). The senior candidates were Marilyn Nagel escorted by Don Jansen; Pam Volner, by Jim Hammel; Laura Pitchford, by Joel Hentzel; and Jan Pieron, by Bill Schreiber. The junior candidates were Jill Queen escorted by Jack Bayers; Janet Reuss, by Rick Bayers; Leslie Pitchford, by Ira Renshaw; and Kathy Leinecke, by Bill Wolf. The emcee, Lyle Henneke, announced Laura Pitchford and Joel Hentzel as runners-up and Don Jansen and Pam Volner as the 1972 king and queen. dress-up dance of the school year After receiving their dance favors, Dean Schatte and Marilyn Nagel are escorted to their table by a waiter, Javie Hoover. The new king and queen, Don Jansen and Pam Volner, are congratulated by the retiring king and queen, Matt Myers and Susan Schulz, during the court dance. Seniors celebrated four years of hard work Leaving New Athens at 4:30 p. m. on June 2, 1972, fifty seniors plus three sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Axley and Mr. Tom Germann, battled road maps as the annual senior trip got underway. For the first time in the history of the school, two buses were needed. The first stop was New York City. A guided tour of the city and a night of entertainment at Radio City Music Hall were enjoyed. From there the trip took them to Washington, D. C., where the seniors found unusual practices. The highlight of the trip was a day of rest and relaxation at Virginia Beach. Unfortunately, some seniors found the sun an enemy rather than a friend. Red noses, blistered bodies, and a bottle of Solarcaine were souvenirs of the day's activities. After more touring at Jamestown and Williamsburg, everyone tried to rest their weary feet before reaching Gatlin-burg, Tennessee. A night of souvenir shopping was enjoyed before heading home. Leaving New York City behind them, Greg As you can see, the Class of 1972 Kearns, Ruth Reuss, and Marilyn Nagel enjoy followed directions well, their boat ride to the Statue of Liberty. by treating sponsors to trip r-rf This little piggy went to New York, this little piggy went to D. C., this little piggy had blisters, this little piggy had none, this little piggy cried, when are we going to rest, all the way home. Take Sominex and sleep ... Seniors try to conquer Virginia Beach but unfortunately Mr. Sun, the beach's ruler, conquered the seniors. Mr. Germann appeals for freedom, after finding the stockade inescapable. When Day Is Done, We Look for a Tomorrow Boys, as well as girls, nervously and eagerly prepare for their graduation commencement. Junior marshals, Cletus Kreher and Betty Dudenbostel, await the signal to lead the seniors down the aisle. Salutatorian Dona Birkner bids farewell to fellow students and teachers. Dona also received the Perfect Attendance Award. Pre-graduation tasks are being completed by these four seniors, Vic Nuernberger, Laura Pitchford, Kim Hessick, and Bill Schreiber. was the motto that shone over the graduates Seniors awaiting the final walk are Paul Bickel, Bill Schreiber, Kim Hessick, Keith Owen, Donna Van Buren, Don Jansen, Jon Hanft, Debbie Petot, and Gary Erb. The John Philip Sousa Music Award is presented by Mr. Hollander to Paul Bickel, who is also valedictorian of the class, recipient of the Reader’s Digest subscription and a scholarship in music at McKendree College. Mrs. Axley and Mr. Germann presented each member of the class with a mug as a lasting remembrance of their days at NACHS and their working relationship. Melanie Petri receives her gift from the sponsors. Parents and friends enjoyed Graduation outdoors Mixed emotions are displayed on the faces of Marsha Tindle (left) and Mary Maurer (right). The cool breezes of the June 12 evening provided a pleasant graduation for the 67 students of the Class of '72 - the first class to hold their commencement exercises out of doors. Admiring her cap and gown picture is one of the precious moments of graduation for Gerry Reuss and her mother. When day is done, we look for a tomorrow was the motto that shone over the graduates. The service was opened with the National Anthem and invocation. In addition to the awards previously mentioned, Greg Kearns was presented the Health Professions Scholarship to St. Louis College of Pharmacy; Laura Pitchford, a music scholarship to SlU-Carbondale; James Junge, the Peabody Coal Company Work-Study Scholarship to the University of Missouri at Rolla; Renda Griebel, the first alternate in the District of Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Golden Jubilee Scholarship. Gary Kunkelmann and Mike Kratz were two of those receiving Perfect Attendance Awards. The American Legion Awards were presented to Laura Pitch-ford and Joel Hentzel. The I Dare You Awards were presented to Diane Kreher and James Junge. Ruth Reuss was the recipient of the All-School Choral Award. Fifteen of the 67 students were recognized for having a 4-point average or above. After announcing the class gift of shrubbery for the front of the school, President Bill Schreiber presented the sponsors -Mrs. Axley and Mr. Germann - with plaques of appreciation. The evening was concluded with each senior receiving his diploma from Mr. George H. Wirth, president of District 60 Board of Education, and the yellow rose class flower from the sponsors. -I i •