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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1974 volume:

NEW A THE NS COMM. HIGH SCHOOL NEW ATHENS, ILLINOIS 62264 VOLUMEXXXIV VESPA ’74 Personnel .18 Classes...........................................24 Activities........................................52 Organizations.....................................64 Sports............................................88 Academics.........................................98 Advertisements . TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Dedicated to the Unselfish People Who Made Our School Possible We, the yearbook staff, are proud to dedicate the 1974 VESPA to the community of New Athens. Without the many wonderful people who worked together to improve our school and community, the students of NACHS would not have gained extra insight into our American Heritage, into the fields of sports and pleasure, and in the never-ending quest for knowledge. Every community can have a building with all the essentials, but it is the extras that can make school an enjoyable time in every young person's life. Without YOU, the people of New Athens, we wouldn't have our present school building. True, it is not the most beautiful and modem place to attend school, but it is not a building that makes a school. It is the people that help support and improve present programs that are expanding the mind of every student that walks through its doors. We wish to thank members of the Commercial Club, Boosters Club, St. Agatha's Men and Women's Club, New Athens Women’s Club, Rotary Club, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, St. John’s Youth Center, Belleville Exchange Club, the Village of New Athens, and any other organization that has contributed to the school or community, and wish to say one big THANK YOU to the people of New Athens. Without you the students could not enjoy such things as attending free, the teen dances, having free refreshments after our park concerts, being honored as Student of the Week, having air conditioning in the band room for those long hot summer months, and the town Christmas party for our smaller brothers and sisters. Because of you we have been able to enjoy documents from our past that have given us the freedom to go to school today, and ping pong, billards, playing cards, listening to TV or stereo, or just plain goofing-off at our youth center. We can go to the library and read a good book, learn from our mistakes by viewing ourselves on TV with a Video Recorder, get a few extra swings with Iron Mike, our pitching machine; and have the use of a Vibra Whirl Pool Bath in case we are injured. In the years to come, we and our children can enjoy our new town park and the equipment that had been donated. We hope that in the course of writing this dedication we have not forgotten anyone. If we have, we offer our apologies. (left) The Christmas Party with Santa Claus was given for our younger brothers and sisters by the Commercial Club and Lions Club of New Athens, (below) The Freedom Shrine was presented by the Exchange Club of Belleville with cooperation of New Athens Commercial Club and the Village of New Athens, (above) Planting our first tree in the new park is Mr. Herman Hanft. (left) Betty Jansen is student of this week. She is escorted to the Rotary Club's meeting by Mr. Thies. (above) Dave Moody is recording the basketball game on the audio-video recorder donated by the Booster Club, (below) The New Athens Library is equipped with many good books, records, and magazines. Nick Schreiber checks out a record from the librarian, Mrs. Schneider. (right) Terry Laflen and Paul Kaiser use the pitching machine donated by the Commercial Club and Booster Club, (below) The students had fun at the free Teen Dance given by the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club, (bottom) The Lions Club supplied free soda and free hamburgers for the band at the park concert, which many students enjoyed. (bottom right) Barb Jarosik from Belleville, Bev Muffo, Steve Keifer, and Alan Parker have a good time down at St. John's Youth Center. 8 [(left) Lunch hour can be a real ball when there is nine inches of snow on the ground. Ask Carol Wesolik; she’ll tell you .(below) A beautiful cover of white snow ended up to be the worse snow since 1904. (bottom right) Larry Williams, a representative from Country Mutual Insurance Co. , demonstrates fire hazards caused by overloading fuse boxes.__________________________ Groups Formed Lasting Friendships (right) Jim Canning gives the opening words at the first pep rally this year, (below) Band members. Alan Davis, Darryl Mehrm-ann, and Brent Reuss take a refreshing break during the park concert sponsored by the New Athens Lions Club, (lower left) The Spanish class received prerecorded lessons which helped develop their foreign language ability. (lower left) At the beginning of the school year, students got together in the halls to talk about their summer vacations. 10 Students Found Harmony in Companionship (lower left) Mary Kreher, Kate Schilling, Susie Skorcz, and Dawn Juenger work hard on one of Mr. Germann's geometry tests, (below) Debbie Hager, Cindy Juenger, and Jeanne Kirchhoefer wait impatiently for their rings. (bottom) The first day of school brought different expressions from each of the students at the assembly. 11 Today's Faces Are. . . (above) A refreshing break at a Dairy Queen proves to be a bit hectic for Jill Wade, (above right) Sadie Hawkins Day is a hat full” of fun for Sheryl Kin-zinger. (right) Donna Hammond , we know you have been up to something! (below) Don't swallow it, Eric! (below right) Steve Junge has high hopes.” . . . Tomorrow’s Memories (left) Craig Weber takes time out of a busy schedule of farming to attend school, (below) Well, what now!” thinks Vickie Grimes, (bottom) Not now! says Cindy Rausch. Can't you see I'm in a hurry? (right) That's not quite the way to kick the habit, Karen Eckert! (below) With a little help from Cheryl Berry and Debbie Grott, Eric Wirth quickly grew a mustache and goatee . (below left) Zita DeSpain and Linda McCain really get in the swing of things, (below center) Mary Kreher sneaks in a quick phone call during a three minute break between classes, (bottom) Mr. Repp, representative for Hickey School, talks to seniors about business careers. u Many Students Expressed Themselves Within HA CHS Doors (left) The school colors are painted in the center circle of the gym floor by Randy Steinheimer, Debbie Kosarek, and Angie Langenstein. (below) Cindy Karban finds a new way to spend her lunch hour, (bottom left) FEET?” (bottom right) By the length of your nose, Terry Laflen, it looks like you’ve been telling lies! (above) Before opening the doors to a career of teaching, Mr. Steve Prest, student teacher of agriculture; and Miss Elaine Daniels, student teacher of English; gain experience at NACHS. (above right) Mrs. Adamson, student teacher of history, learns the fundamentals of teaching'- checking admit slips, taking attendance, and getting acquainted with the students. (right) Discovering how they measure up to the average are the Special Area Outstanding Teens: Craig Weber, agriculture; Betty Jansen , girls' physical education; Karen Eckert, music; Ralph Stein-heimer, boys' physical education; and Darla Rohr, home economics. Not pictured; Carol Flood, science. HOW cm tall ARE you? 16 Awards Given to the Honored Rt: r«n rr h sweet. t m ?.117 'CHLS t SOU SAL : I THi ROTARY? rS Of C0LUM6U IIHr fWnttd K t vm' fU •'«« (left) Laura Schmid, Illinois State Scholar, finds a drink of water helpful during a busy day. (below) Illinois State Scholars Terry Laflen, Tom Kolditz, Carol Flood, Donna Hammond, and Jan Hentzel find time in an active schedule for pleasure reading, (bottom left) Terry Laflen, Clint Wesolik, and Donna Hammond, the three Outstanding Teens of NACHS, proudly view a certificate presented to each of them by Mr. Hollander, (bottom right) Carol Flood, named by Betty Crocker as the Family Leader of Tomorrow, reviews home economics related topics. 18 PERSONNEL 19 Those In Charge Keep Things Mr. E. R. Thies, superintendent of New Athens Community Unit District 60 went to Central College, Fayette, MO. and S. I. U. Car-bondale where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1952 and his Master of Science in 1957. From S. I. U. Carbondale he received his specialist degree in educational administration . Mr. Thies has been a superintendent of District 60 for six years. During this six years, he has overseen all of the activities concerning New Athens Community School. Mr. Thies has three children - two boys, and one girl. Their home is in New Athens. At home and at school Mr. Thies enjoys participating and viewing sports. Through the door of his office we find Mr. Thies ready for the day's activities. Mr. Thies gels wet after being dunked in the FFA dunking stand. Mr. Thies helps clean up after a PTC meeting. Running Smoothly At Nachs Mr. Hollander talks to Mr. Petrowich about a schedule conflict. Owensville, Missouri is the hometown of Mr. Marion W. Hollander, assistant superintendent of New Athens Community Unit District 60. He now lives in Marissa with his wife and three children. He has been with New Athens High School for four years. In his spare time Mr. Hollander enjoys woodworking, model railroading and traveling. Mr. Hollander attended Baylor University, Southwest Baptist College, and Missouri University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Education. He also went to Lincoln University, Washington University, Central Missouri State College, and S.I.U. Edwards-ville where he received his Master's of Science in Education. His responsibilities are such things as being at all school activities, taking care of cafeteria workers, and preparing a curriculum and master schedule. 21 Mr. Hollander looks over his mail. Adults Made Up An Important Part Of NACHS Mrs. Joyce Dudeck and Miss Juanita Dudeck talk over the minutes of the school board meeting. Mrs. Sue Knewitz is filing one of the many reports she must type. The Board of Education, serving New Athens, consists of seven members. Mr. George H. Wirth, president , aside from being on the State and National School Boards, has been on the New Athens school board for 23 years, 20 of which being president. Mr. Allan Schlesinger has been secretary of the Board of Education for 24 years. Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary to the superintendent, has kept up with all the school's activities. She enjoys painting and reading in her spare time. Mrs. Joyce Dudeck was the treasurer of the Board of Education and the District 60 bookkeeper. She has been the bookkeeper for 11 years and the treasurer of the Board of Education for eight years. Mrs. Sue Knewitz, who is new at New Athens school this year, is the high school secretary. Her job consists of collecting all activity money, preparing cafeteria reports, sorting mail, writing letters, keeping attendance records and filing reports. In her spare time she likes to cook, crochet, and play the piano. BOARD OF EDUCATION: (sitting) George H. Wirth, president: Allan Schlesinger, secretary; Edmund Huber, (standing) Wayne Meyer, Sylvester Mehrm-ann, LaVeme Kinzinger, Donald Dudeck. 22 COOKS: Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Spalt, Mrs. Moodey, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Reinhardt. Not Pictured: Mrs. Hoffmann. There are three groups of people who were always doing something for students and teachers, but for the most pan were taken for granted. These people were the cooks, the custodians, and the bus drivers. Without them, it would have been hard for the people of NACHS to make it through a school day. The cooks were kept busy with preparing meals for the cafeteria . The custodians helped clean up the cafeteria as well as the rest of the school. Most of the custodians also worked as full-time bus drivers, with the exception of Mr. Hentzel who was a substitute bus driver and custodian. The other was Mrs. Wilderman who was only a bus driver. The night custodian and watchman, new this year because of a few break-ins, was Mr. Huber. Mr. White tells Mr. F. Reuss what needs to be done. CUSTODIANS AND BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Kratz, Mr. Hentzel, Mr. Fietsam, Mr. Thompson, Mr. R. Reuss, Mrs. Wilderman, Mr. F. Reuss, Mr. Schatte. 23 25 Through These Doors the Seniors Remem SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Mr. Heise, advisor: Cindy Karban, secretary; Cindy Rausch, vice-president: Tom Kolditz, president: Jan Hentzel, treasurer; Mrs. Riley, advisor. KATHY SUE ANDRES: Cheerleader 3: Chorus 1, 2, 3; FHA 1; GAA 1; Library Help 4; Science Club 1. BYRON BIRKNER: Art Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Coach's Help 4; Cross-Country 1; FHA Court 4; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 4; Vespa 3. LEE BIRKNER: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Assistant Treasurer 3; Treasurer 4. 26 bered the Days of Fearful Freshmen; ROBERT BUSH: Baseball 2: Basketball 1; Track 1,3. JAMES CANNING: An Club 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Class Play 3; Class President 1; FHA Court 3; FTA 1; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 3; Student Council 3, 4: Student Council President 4. DIANE CARR: Chorus 1: FHA 1; GAA 1, 2, 3: Office Help 1, 3, 4: Pep Club 3: VESPA 1, 3. SHIRLEY DOSSEY DONNA DUDENBOSTEL: Class Play 3: FHA 1, 2, 3. 4: FTA 2: Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Office Help 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. TANA FIETSAM: Art Club 2,3,4; Art Club Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4: FFA Sister 3; FFA Sweetheart 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Jackette 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 3; SPOTLIGHT 2, 3, 4. 27 . . . Attending Drivers Education Diane Can wonders how big her head is as she gets measured for caps and gowns. Classes as a Sophomore; . . . TINA FIETSAM: Art Club 2,3,4; Art Club President 4; An Club Treasurer 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Coun 3, 4; FHA Vice-President of Recreation 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Jackette 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 3. CAROL FLOOD: An Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Class Secretary 2. ROY FORD: Class Play 3; Science Club 1. DARLENE FRANTZ: Office Help 1, 2, 3. 4. RANDY FREIN BRENDA FULLMER: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; GAA 1, 3; Office Help 4; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; SPOTLIGHT 4; VESPA 3, 4. ELAINE GLAUS: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4; FHA 1. 2; GAA 1; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4: Library Help 2,3,4; VESPA 3.4. VICKIE GRIMES: FHA 3; VESPA 2, 3; Co-Business Manager VESPA 3. LEON GROHMANN: Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 3, 4. KRISTIE HAGAN: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Office Help 1, 2, 3. 4. CHRISTINE HAMMEL: Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1; Class Play 3, 4; FFA Court 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 1; Office Help 3, 4; Prom Coun 3; Student Council 2; VESPA 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Manager 2, 3; Editor 4. DONNA HAMMOND: Band 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3,4; Science Club 3, 4; SPOTLIGHT 1. JOSEPH HARBAUGH: Baseball 1,2, 3: Cross-Country 2; FFA 3; Library Help. Being a Junior, Working in the ANN HARWERTH: Class Play 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Degrees 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Office Help 3,4. WADE HEINECKE: Basketball 1; Library Help 2. JANIS HENTZEL: Class Play 3; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Court 3, 4; Historian 2; Points Chairman 3; First Vice-President 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Library Help 1; Office Help 3, 4; Pep Clubl. DENNIS HEPP: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 1, 2, 3, 4. DEBORAH HESSE: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; FFA Court 3, 4; GAA 1; Homecoming Court 1; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Majorette 1,2, 3, 4; Pej Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. MICHAEL HOUGLAND: FFA 1; Track 1,2. 30 ◄ And Finally The Long Awaited Days BETTY JANSEN: Chorus 1; FFA Court 3, 4; FHA 1, 2. 3, 4; FHA Court 3, 4; FHA President 4; FHA Queen 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Jackette 1, 2, 3, 4: Captain 4; Office Help 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4. SANDRA JORDAN: Class Treasurer 2; Pep Club 1. DAWN JUENGER: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 4. LEANA JUNK: Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4: Class Play 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 1, 2; GAA 1: Honor Society 4. CYNTHIA KARBAN: An Club 4; Vice-President 4; Class Secretary 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; High School Office Help 4. FARA KEENE: GAA 3. 4; Pep Club 3,4. Transferred to Shawneetown High School. LYNETTE KEIL: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 1; Pep Club 1; Student Council 4. SUSAN KIEFER: Class Play 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1; Library Help 1, 2; Nurses Help 3; Office Help 4; Pep Club 1,2. JEFFERY KIRKPATRICK: An Club 1; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2,; Letterman’s Club 3; Science Club 1: VESPA Photographer 3. THOMAS KOLDITZ: An Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Chess Club 4; Class Play 3, 4; Class President 4; Honor Society 2, 3; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Coun 3. DEBRA KOSAREK: An Club 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Chorus 1; FHA 1,2, 3, 4: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Points Chairman 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Office Help 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, TERRY LAFLEN: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 1: FHA Coun 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Letterman’s Club 3, 4; Prom Coun 3: Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Track 1. WAYNE LAKE: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Stage Band 1,4. ANGELA LANGENSTEIN: An Club 4; Chess Club 4; FHA 1,2,4; FTA 2, 3; Office Help 2, 4; Pep Club 1. ROCHELLE LAUMBATTUS: An Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chess Club 4; Chorus 4; Exchange Student 4; FHA 1; Pep Club 3; VESPA 1. 33 Happenings Left These Seniors. . . RUSSELL LEE: Class Play 4. ROXIE LISCHER: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 1, 3; Pep Club 3, 4: SPOTLIGHT 4; VESPA 1, 2, 3. 4. RAY MAURER: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. DEBORAH MUELLER: FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Historian 3; Vice-President of Recreation 4: FHA Court 3: GAA 1. 2. 3. HOWARD MUELLER LANA NAGEL: Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1. 2, 4: FHA 1, 2: GAA 2. 3; Pep Club 1. 2; SPOTLIGHT 4. 35 Out the Doors of NA CHS the Last Time MARVIN PARKER: FFA 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA PEARCE: An Club 4; Secretary 4; Chorus 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; FHA 3, 4; FHA Coun 3, 4; Vice-President of Public Relations 4; FFA Coun 4; FFA Sister 4; GAA 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; VESPA 4. LINDA PETOT: Art Club 2,3,4: Secretary 3; Pep Club 1. MARK RANGE: An Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Class Play 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Reponer 3; FHA Coun 3, 4; Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Help 4; Prom Coun 3; Student Council 4. CYNTHIA RAUSCH: An Club 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 1; FHA 1; FT A 1. 2; GAA 1, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Science Club 1. ERIC REINHARDT: Band 1,2,3; Stage Band 1. ROGER RICKERT: Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Class Play 3; FTA 2; Office Help 1, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; VESPA 3, 4. JOHN RUHMANN: Chorus 2,3,4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Library Help 4. LAURA SCHMID: Band 4; Chorus 4; Transfer student from Freeburg High School where she was in Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3: FHA 1; French Club 1, 2; Speech Club 1. She has received an Ecology Scholarship from SIU Carbondale. ROBERT SCHNEIDER: Band 1,2,3, 4. NICK SCHREIBER: Band 3. RALPH STEINHEIMER: An Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 4: Class Play 4; Cross-Country 1; FHA Coun 3, 4: FHA King 4; Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 4; Track 2. CHARLENE THOMPSON: Band 1.2, 3; FHA 1; GAA 1, 2; Office Help 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 3; Student Council 3. 37 T DAVID VOGLER: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Chess Club 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 3,4. JEFFERY WAHLIG: Band 2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2. CHARLES WALSH: Band 4; Baseball 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; Class Play 3: Cross-Country 4; FFA 3, 4; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; VESPA 3,4. FREDERICK WERNER; Band 1,2,3, 4; Cross-Country 1: Stage Band 3, 4. TIMOTHY WILDERMAN: Baseball 3; Basketball 1. SHERYE WRIGHT: Art Club 4; FT A 3: GAA 1; Office Help 3, 4; Pep Club 3. 38 Rochelle Laumbattus Went to Brazil Through Open Door Exchange (left) Rochelle and her brother anxiously wait for their trip to Lambert Airport where she will leave for Brazil, (below) Rochelle Laumbattus, her father, and her brother wait as her baggage is checked for her long awaited trip abroad. The governor of Brazil, his wife, and daughter show Rochelle some of their Brazilian hospitality. Rochelle Laumbattus was the first student from NACHS to participate in the Open Door Exchange Program with Brazil. Rochelle left New Athens on June 22, and arrived in the city of Victoria, Brazil. There she spent ten weeks with her Brazilian family, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Toniato, Chris and Angela, Sergio and Joe. Rochelle attended school five days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In her spare time, Rochelle went swimming and sightseeing before returning to New Athens August 31, 1973. Rochelle enjoyed a party in her honor at her Brazilian parents' home. Ron Wolstenholm, advisor: Mike Buettner, president: Jill Wade, vice-president: Glenda Jent, advisor; Annette Lehr, secretary; Lana Behrens, treasurer. William Baker David Bartsokas Lana Behrens Michael Buettner Elaine Burk Janet Crossin Ramona Deutschman Sandra Dudenbostel Karen Eckert Ronald Erb LaDonna Fritsche June Greenlee Deborah Grott Debra Hager John Harwerth That Final Year A t NA CHS Henry Hoercher . Javie Hoover Jack Houston Barbara Jordan Cynthia Juenger Paul Kaiser Timothy Karban Rita Kinzinger Sheryl Kinzinger Jeannie Kirchhofer Timothy Kirkpatrick Beth Klingenberg Janice Klingenberg Cindy Knop Jeanne Lagerbom Theresa Lannom Thomas Lawrence Annette Lehr Rodney Liefer Timothy Littekin Sharon Lybarger Mark Mehner Kim Meyer LuAnn Mueller William Mueller Karen Nagel Cynthia Osborn Ebert Pearce William Petri Myra Porch 41 Magazine Sales, Candy Stand And Frank Steinwagner and Donna Fritsche volunteer their Brenda David Catherine time to work at the candy stand on Sadie Hawkins Day. Rader Rainey Reinhardt Deborah Kenneth Darla Rickert Rippy Rohr Ricky Schmierbach Rick Schneider Lee Shoemaker Randal Steinheimer Frank Steinwagner Richard Stoops Jill Wade Judy Walta Ralph, Dave and Beth look on as Jeanne gets caught by that sneaky photographer on Sadie Hawkins Day. Craig Weber Clinton Wesolik Deborah Wilderman Prom Are All A Part Of Jr. Life Two juniors, LuAnn Mueller and Sandy Dudenbostel, spend some of their time to promote school spirit. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: (front row) Cindy Gardiner, treasurer: Diane Rickert, vice-president: Gina White, president, (second row) Mr. Powers, Alan advisor: Paula Karber, treasurer: Barbara Harwerth, secretary; Mr. Martin, advisor. Davis Clay Dickerson Sophomore Betty Brown Mark Burk Delores Bush Sharon Cahoon Christi Chrisman Dennis Claunch Patricia Contralto Sandra Cowden David Crane Daniel Crossin Jerry Baker Cheryl Berry Donald Bierman Gary Birkner Sophomores A nxiously A waited Dale Engel Kim Fietsam Narval Fritsche Lee Ann Funk Donna Gale Cynthia Gardiner Mark Gaubatz Debra Gross Annette Grott Ed Schott takes pan in Sadie Hawkins Day's activities. The Return Of Their Blue Slips Charles Harbaugh Alvin Juenger Barbara Harwerth Steven Junge Wanda Heinecke Dennis Kaiser Sue Lagerbom and Cheryl Berry share their ice cream at the Dairy Queen in Pinckneyville on the way home from the VESPA trip to S. I. U. 45 Kimberly Karban Paula Karber Randall Kinzinger Cathy Kirkpatrick Mary Ann Kreher Terry Kunkelmann Cheri Laflan Susan Lagerbom Terry Lannom Philip Lanier 46 Donna Susan John Lewis May McCain Darryl Jamie David Mehrmann Needham Owens Alan Davis and Darryl Mehrmann decide to take a soda break during an intermission at their summer band concert. Gregory Parker JoAnn Parker Brent Reuss Diane Rickert Steve Rokita Catherine Schilling Edmund Schott Leslie Schott Rebecca Schreiber Charles Seger Susan Skorcz Robert Sledge Mary Steinheimer Curt Stevenson Edward Vogler Ricky Jill Audre Gina Volner Welzbacher Werner White Judy David Debra Curtis Williams Winkelmann Winkelmann Wright At the FFA fall party, Darryl Mehrmann finishes a hot dog as Dennis Kaiser starts back for another. Freshman Connie Baker Debra Beck Ricky Behrens Barbara Berthold Cheryl Birkner David Bryant Shiela Burk Linda Cahoon William Chrisman Edwin Cockrell lii.'is FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: (sitting) Gail Magac, vice-president; Shoye Gaines, secretary; Bev Muffo, treasurer; Dave Moodey, president, (standing) Mrs. Tinney and Mr. Blumberg, advisors. Rodney Rita Zita Cockrell Crossen DeSpain Bruce Diana Karen Dossey Dougherty Dudenbostel JoAnna Anna David Gaines Gale Glaus 48 Jane Greenlee Marie Harbaugh Charles Harriss Scott Hessick Corene Hoercher Patricia Juenger Steven Kiefer Douglas Kinzinger Daniel Kolditz James Kreher Patricia Lawrence Beth Litteken Gail Magic Russel Main Roger Maurer New Organizations Kept Freshmen Busy Linda Brian McCain Mehrmann David LuAnn Moodey Mueller Gregory Tim Meister Meyer Roy Beverly Mueller Muffo Louise Marilyn Miller Miller James Raymond Murdock Neff Sharon Stoops Mike Recker takes his duties as basketball manager seriously. Dennis Robertson Michael Schubert Donald Reeves Ronnie Reichling Clinton Rippy Allen Parker Sharon Parker Jeffrey Pearce Carla Recker Michael Recker Stuart Thies Vickie Triefenbach James Wahlig Patricia Walsh Rodney Walta Patricia Williams Steven Wilson Eric Wirth Scott Wright Melissa Wayland Carol Wesolik Joseph Wilderman Both Anna Gale and Diana Dougherty agree that the FHA oatmeal isn’t exactly a gourmet dish. Donald Reeves and Brian Mehrmann find an unusual place to take it easy and do their homework. 51 52 53 CAST: (front row) Chris Hammel. (second row) Tom Elaine Glaus, Patty Pearce, Susan Kiefer, Russel Kolditz, Cindy Rausch, Byron Birkner. (third row) Lee, Leana Junk, (fourth row) Mark Range. Srs. Applauded For “Exit The Body' Patty Pearce and Mark Range studied deligently for the play. Pan of Mr. Ritter’s job is make-up. Tom Kolditz sits patiently as Mr. Ritter applies his make-up to express his true character. Oh, the moon’s come out. mused Cindy Rausch through the cottage door. The story tells of Crane Hammond, a woman mystery writer (Cindy Rausch) and her secretary Kate Bixley (Elaine Glaus) who rent a New England house for vacation only to be interrupted by a jewel hunt, a nutty maid, Jenny (Patty Pearce), and two crooks Helen O'Toole and Randolph (Leana Junk) (Mark Range). The focal point of the set was the closet in which a body was found named Lyle Rogers (Tom Kolditz) only to be replaced by another body Phillip Smith (Ralph Steinheimer). The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two a. m. when four couples including the first body's wife Lillian Seymour (Susan Kiefer) and the sheriff (Russel Lee) and also the writer's husband Richard Hammond (Byron Birkner) turned up to search. “Be My Valentine” Prevailed as the Theme for This Year’s Annual FHA Dance 56 Sharon Parker shows Karen Eckert her interpretation of modem dancing. The FHA girls spent many long, hard hours planning and decorating for their annual dance. The theme for the event was Be My Valentine. ” The Full House provided the final effects with their arrangements of many of the current and past songs. Candidates for the title of FHA King and Queen were: Betty Jansen, Queen; Patty Pearce, first runner-up; Tina Fietsam, Janis Hentzel, Sandy Duden-bostel, Sheryl Kinzinger, Debbie Ric-kert, LuAnn Mueller, Ralph Stein-heimer. King; Terry Laflen, first runner-up; Mark Range, Byron Birkner, Craig Weber, Jack Houston, Bill Petri, Mike Buettner. Betty Jansen, FHA Queen, and Ralph Steinheimer, FHA King, are frame; in a heart, the symbol of the dance. Attendees at roundings. the dance enjoy the music and sur- 57 FHA Queen BETTY JANSEN Seventeen-year-old Betty Jansen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Jansen. Betty is five feet nine inches tall, has light brown hair and hazel colored eyes. She has received awards in GAA, Pep Club, and Typing. Betty has also achieved the Outstanding Teenager Award, and Outstanding Female Athlete Award. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, sewing, watching sports, and going camping. Betty is also a member of St. Liborious Church. She is the president of this year's F.H. A. FHA King RA LPH STEINHEIMER Ralph Steinheimer is the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Steinheimer and is a member of St. Agatha’s Church. Ralph is five feet eleven inches tall, has blondish brown hair and brown eyes. He has received an award for Last Place in Adult Canoeing at a Girl Scout Camp. Ralph is a member of Letterman's Club, president of Chess Club, and captain of the Varsity Basketball team. Ralph recently achieved the Outstanding Male Athlete Award and was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Chester Basketball Tournament this year. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, eating, going swimming, and working at Eckerts Country Store. FFASweetheart TANA F1ETSAM Tana Fietsam is the seventeen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verlan Fietsam and is a member of St. Agatha's Church in New Athens. In her spare time she enjoys sewing, painting, sports, and modeling. Tana was also a member of GAA, Pep Club, Cheerleading, Jackettes, Letterman's Club, SPOTLIGHT , and Art Club. In her junior year she was voted FFA Chapter Twin Sister. FFA Sister PATRICIA PEARCE Patricia Pearce is the seventeen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Pearce Sr. and goes to St. Paul's Lutheran Church of New Athens. Patty is five feet two inches tall and has green eyes and blonde hair. She likes to go water skiing, ice skating, and horseback riding. She was the FFA Sister, FHA Vice President of Public Relations, Student Council Secretary, Art Club Secretary, and was in VESPA, GAA and has participated in both of the class plays. 59 There Couldn't Be A Better Place To A Foggy Day in London Town made the many couples at the FFA dance feel the old English spirit. The setting of the dance was in the old gymnasium. The J Plus Two Trio was the musical entertainment for the evening. The big attraction of the evening was Jane Ziegler, the retiring Sweetheart, turning her role over to Tana Fietsam as new Chapter Sweetheart and the retiring of the twin sisters, Kathy Leinecke and Tana Fietsam, giving Patty Pearce the reign as Chapter Sister. The other candidates were Sheryl Kinzinger, LaDonna Fritsche, Elaine Burk, Debbie Hesse, Chris Hammel, Jill Wade, Betty Jansen, and Tina Fietsam. Tina Brandenburger and Becky Leinecke dutifully cany out their tasks as greenhand servers. Couples dance with that special person while waiting for the crowning of the Chapter Sweetheart and Sister. 60 wnd An Evening , han In London Town The couples dare not to misbehave as Roy Lee Mueller, Ronnie Reichling, and Roger Maurer act as Bobbies. Jeanne Lagerbom enjoys dancing to the music of the J Plus Two Trio. Lee Birkner and Barb Harwerth are one of the many couples enjoying the annual FFA Dance. 61 Here Comes The Brides” in Junior Play (right) Sheryl Kinzinger puts a hat on Rick Stoops who dresses up as a woman. (below) Rita Kinzinger, Lady Macbeth, reads the script, (below right) ”L-L-Look behind you! The - the crazy woman! ’ ’ says Debbie Grott and Karen Eckert who look behind the nurse, Judy Walta, to see the crazy woman walking. Directors of the junior class play were Mr. Jerry Ritter, Miss Gretchen Van Hove, and Miss Elaine Daniels , student teacher. 62 CAST: (front row) Judy Walta, Rita Kinzinger, Jeanne Lagerbom, LuAnn Mueller, (second row) Sandy Dudenbostel, student director: Debbie Grott, Rick Stoops. Karen Eckert, Sheryl Kinzinger. CAST: (front) Craig Weber, (back) Mike Buettner. (not pictured) Dave Bartsokas. Jeanne Lagerbom scolds Craig Weber while LuAnn Mueller advances on Sandy Dudenbostel. The story tells of Jimmy Took (Mike Buettner) who is a bachelor in need of a wife in a hurry to prove to generous Uncle Dan (David Bartsokas) that his monthly checks are for the support of Jimmy's nonexistent bride. This is Jimmy's problem when Bill Thompson (Craig Weber), and Bill’s Aunt Ellen (Jeanne Lagerbom) get Uncle Dan’s telegram that he and his ward Peggy (Sheryl Kinzinger) are bringing the monthly check in person, so that they can meet the new bride. And what else will happen when three imitation brides appear - two of them men dressed as women, and the other his sweetheart, Madge (LuAnn Mueller). But this is only the beginning for Peggy wants to see Bill, and Bill is one of the brides! Aunt Ellen is interested in Uncle Dan, but so are Mrs. Duvalle Smythe (Debbie Grott) and her sister Bubbles (Karen Eckert). Who are the mysterious Lady Macbeth (Rita Kinzinger) and hearty, jolly McDaniel (Judy Walta), not to mention timid, near-sighted Mr. Oswald (Rick Stoops), an unsuspecting bill collector, who is drafted as one of Jimmy’s brides. 63 64 ORGANIZATIONS Office And Library Helpers Learned By Performing Simple Tasks For The Librarian A nd Secretaries. GRADE SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: (sitting) Miss Debbie Langenstein, secretary; Betty Jansen, Susan Skorcz, Jeanne Lagerbom. (standing) Kristie Hagan, Debbie Mueller, Dennis Hepp, Roger Rickert, Charlene Thompson, Cathy Schilling, Cathy Reinhardt, Jan Hentzel, Rita Shipp, Brenda Fullmer. 66 HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: (sitting) Tana Fietsam, Sandy Dudenbostel, Byron Birkner, Chris Hammel, Mrs. Sue Knewitz, secre- tary . (standing) Cindy Karban, Donna Hammond, Jan Hentzel, DawnJuenger, Susan Kiefer, Sherye Wright, Vickie Grimes, Beth Litteken, Marie Har baugh. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE HELP: (front) Mary Ann Kreher, Donna Dudenbostel, lames Kreher. (back) Angie Langenstein, Darlene Frantz, Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary. Betty Jansen and Jan Hentzel stop for a quick break during their office work. LIBRARY HELP: (sitting) Elaine Glaus, Cindy Rausch, Jane Greenlee, Susie Andres, Debbie Winkelmann, Patty Lawrence, Diane Seger, Louise Miller, (standing) Mrs. Renshaw, librarian; David Rainey, Tim Meyer, Roger Maurer, Dennis Robertson, John Ruh mann, Joe Harbaugh, Tim Kirkpatrick, Mark Range, Karen Dudenbostel. Office helpers spent their spare time doing helpful services for the secretaries. These students worked in either the grade school, high school, or superintendent’s office. Collecting absentee slips, running small errands, and sorting out the teachers’ mail were some of their duties. Other helpers worked in the library. These assistants helped the librarian by checking out books to students, and returning books to their proper shelves. Also, this year the library sponsored a drive for Campbell's soup labels. The library was very successful and got an audio-visual machine for their efforts. 67 Organizations Honored Top Students If you are interested in membership in Quill and Scroll, you must be in your junior or senior year. You must be in the upper third of your class in general scholastic standing. You must have done superior work in some phase of journalism or school publications work. You must be recommended by the committee governing publications. Last of all, you must be approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. Students with special requirements are picked every year to join the National Honor Society. A person must be a sophomore, junior, or senior to be eligible. They must have a 4-point average or better on a 5-point scale. Then, a list of these students are given to the teachers and are rated by their leadership, character, and service. QUILL AND SCROLL: (top to bottom) Randy Stein-heimer, LuAnn Mueller, Karen Eckert, Sheryl Kinzinger, Sandy Dudenbostel. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (front row) Sheryl Kinzinger, Sandy Dudenbostel, Donna Dudenbostel, Leana Junk, (second row) Mr. Martin, advisor: Terry Laflen, Debbie Kosarek, Clint Wesolik, Donna Hammond, Craig Weber. SPOTLIGHT: Gina White, reporter: Mr. Ritter, advisor: Lana Behrens, reporter: Jill Wade, editor: Brenda Fullmer, reporter: Roxie Lischer, reporter; Tana Fietsam, reporter; Eric Wirth, reporter; David Moody, reporter: LaDonna Fritsche, reporter; Mona Deutschman, reporter; Randy Steinheimer, reporter. The Freeburg Student Council visited our school on December 10. They were shown around the building and discussed school problems with Mr. Thies, Mr. Hollander, and Mr. White. They were brought into the classes, while the classes were in session. The members are as follows: Sherry Renner, Brenda Jung, Ora Oeltjen, Kim Surmeier, Jean Sommers, Delores Lueking. STUDENT COUNCIL: (front row) Debbie Hager, Lynette Keil, Tim Litteken, Patty Pearce, secretary, (second row) Audre Werner, Pat Walsh, Wanda Heinecke. (third row) Mr. Berowski, advisor; Jim Canning, president; Da Kolditz, Dennis Hepp, Mark Range, vice-pres idem. Organizations Expressed New Ideas SPOTLIGHT, the high school newspaper, is published once every month during the school year. It tells about school activities, meeting that were held that month, and also about the seniors and their favorite things. The members of SPOTLIGHT are Gina White, Lana Behrens, Jill Wade, editor; Brenda Fullmer, Roxie Lischer, Tana Fietsam, Eric Wirth, David Moody, LaDonna Fritsche, Mona Deutschmann, and Randy Steinheimer. Student Council members represent the student body in their ideas. They are elected by their class, and serve a one-year term. Our school had a student council exchange with the Freeburg Student Council. PEP CLUB (front row) Paula Karber, Lana Behrens, Kristie Hagan, Cindy Gardiner, (second row) Miss Glenda Jont, advisor; Beth Klingenberg, vice-president; Susie Lagerbom, sophomore points: Debbie Gross, Roxie Lischer, Lana Nagel, Brenda Fullmer, Betty Jansen, president; Debbie Kosarek, Ann Harwerth, secretary-treasurer; Cheryl Birkner, freshmen points; Debbie Grott, junior points; Tana Fietsam, Gina White. (third row) Patty Lawrence, Carla Recker, Louise Miller, Carol Wesolik, Elaine Glaus, Patty Pearce, senior points; Jeanne Lagerbom, Cindy Knop, points chairman; Vickie Triefenbach, Shelia Burk, LuAnn Mueller, Mary Stein-heimer, Kim Meyer, Darla Rohr, Debbie Rickert.(Not Pictured;) Cheryl Berry, Debbie Hesse, and Randy Steinheimer. Jackets Made Pep Club Proud GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: (front row) Susie Skorcz, secretary-treasurer; Donna Gale, vice-president; Jeanne Lagerbom, Debbie Gross, Gina White, Cheryl Berry, Tina Fietsam, Tana Fietsam. (second row) Kristie Hagan, Donna Dudenbostel, Patty Pearce, Diane Rickert, Donna Lewis, Cindy Gardiner, Susie Lagerbom, Miss Glenda Jent, advisor, (third row) Ann Harwerth, Carol Flood, Donna Hammond, president; Debbie Kosarek, Barb Harwerth, Betty Jansen, Cindy Rausch, Mary Steinheimer. Debbie Grott takes tickets from Diane Rickert and Donna Lewis upon entering the game. 70 SCIENCE CLUB: (front row) Mr. Barnes, advisor: Jim Kreher, Tom Kolditz, Roger Rickert, Carol Flood, Mary Ann Kreher, Susie Skorcz. (second row) David Moodey, Dan Kolditz, Mike Buettner, Eric Wirth, Donna Hammond, and Clint Wesolik. Science Club Blasts Off! The Science Club is one of the more academic minded clubs that the students participate in. At their first meeting they elected officers. Officers elected were Roger Rickert, president: Tom Kolditz, vice-president: Carol Flood, secretary: and Donna Hammond, treasurer. Bells were made at Christmastime as decorations for their homes. Rockets were another interest of the Science Club. 71 Mr. Barnes outlines plans for Science Club. Mary Ann Kreher counts down for blast off. 72 FHA Opened The Door Of Homemaking To Many FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA: (front row) Patty Lawrence, Barb Ben-hold, Diane Seger, Anna Gale, Corene Hoercher, Karen Dudenbostel. (second row) Mary Ann Kreher, Cathy Schilling, Sandy Cowden, Susie Skorcz, Susie May, Wanda Heinecke, Louise Miller, (third row) JUNIOR-SENIOR FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA AND OFFICERS: (front row) Mrs. Tinney, advisor; Kristie Hagan, Sheryl Kin-zinger, Cindy Knop, Donna Hammond, Debbie Grott, Karen Ecken. (second row) Cindy Kar-ban, Tina Fietsam, Myra Porch, Angie Lan-genstein, Leana Junk, Susan Kiefer, Debbie Kosarek, Carol Flood. (third row) Donna Dudenbostel, second vice-president; Ann Har-werth, secretary; Jan Hentzel, first vice-president; Betty Jansen, president; Debbie Mueller, vice-president of recreation; Patty Pearce, vice-president of public relations; Debbie Ric-kert, vice-president of projects; Rita Kin-zinger, historian; Mary Steinheimer, class of ’76 representative; Sandy Dudenbostel, vice-president of points: and Ann Mueller, treasurer. Not pictured: Cathy Reinhardt, vice-president of points and Dawn Juenger. Jane Greenlee finds out that initiation may involve getting a face full of flour. Wm, Interested NA CHS Students The chapter theme used by the Future Homemakers of America’s goal was Learn a Lot by Listening a Little.'' The homemakers participated in many activities during the school year. A wiener roast was held at the community park to welcome new members. The local chapter raised money through a yeast bake sale and selling Stanley products. To promote a better understanding of children and their care, members babysat for parents attending PTC meetings. Thirsty Louise drinks from her baby bottle at the FHA initiation. Jane Greenlee, Shelia Burk, Marilyn Miller, Sharon Parker, Barb Harwerth, Sue Lagerbom, Cheryl Birk-ner. (fourth row) Sharon Stoops, Beth Litteken, Diane Dougherty, Patty Juenger, Marie Harbaugh, Carol Wesolik, Cheryl Berry. FFA SWEETHEARTS AND OFFICERS: Patty Pearce, Chapter Sister; Tana Fietsam, Chapter Sweetheart; Mr. Petrowich, advisor; Mark Range, president; Leon Grohmann, secretary; John Harwerth, sentinal; Dennis Hepp, vice-president; Lee Birkner, treasurer; Craig Weber, reporter. FFA Is The Door To Better Agricultural Improvements Ray! Curlers in your hair, shame on you! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! , claims Rick Stoops. 74 These people begin their 2 1 2 hour float trip down ney Leifer, Darryl Mehrmann, Dennis Kaiser, the Current River; Curtis Wright, Eddie Vogler, Rod- Future Farmers of America members title their program ' ’ What I am to be I am now becoming. ’' The primary aim of the FFA is the development of agriculture, leadership, cooperation and citizenship. FFA members do many things besides farming, although farming is one of their main aims. During the 1973-74 school year, they have had camp outs, parties, banquet, and sports. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: (front row) Eddie Vogler, David Rainey, Charles Walsh, James Kre-her, Rodney Leifer, Ray Neff, Darryl Mehrmann. (second row) Alvin Juenger, Dennis Kaiser, Lee Shoemaker, Ray Maurer, Roy Mueller, Gary Birk-ner, Rick Stoops, Roger Maurer, (third row) Randy Kinzinger, Brian Mehrmann, Charles Harbaugh, Curtis Wright, Tim Kirkpatrick, Ron Reichling. 75 Nachs Band Performed In Various Activities. . . Through the door of the band room, we found NACHS concert and inarching band spending many hours, not only practicing, but also having many hours of great fun together. Last summer, they spent their time practicing for the Shriners’ Circus parade in Belleville and the New Athens homecoming parade. They went to Mr. Sexton's home for their annual swimming party. The beginning of school brought concerts and contests into sight. During basketball season they played between and during halftimes of the high school basketball games. The past spring, the chorus and band held an outing at Crab Orchard Lake, Carbondale, and played for graduation in June. The band consisted of 100 band members, four majorettes, and nine jackettes. The New Athens High School Jackettes have been with the New Athens Band ever since the school year 1954-55. A band director doesn't always have to be in formal dress to be good. Mr. Sexton dresses like the students on Sadie Hawkins Day. 76 TRUMPETS: (front row) Curt Stevenson, Stuart Thies, David Bryant, Jeff Wahlig, Russel Main, Steven Wilson, (second row) Dave Vogler, Brent Reuss, Fred Werner, Eric Wirth, Bob Schneider, Darryl Mehrmann, Randy Kinzinger, Roy Lee Mueller, Danny Kolditz, Bill Chrisman, Dale Engel. Among These Was Homecoming Parade FLUTES: Beth Kligenberg, Cheryl Birkner, Audre Werner, Debbie Hesse, Paula Karber. OBOES: Debbie Grott, Karen Eckert. TROMBONES: Ray Neff, Rick Behrens, Wayne Lake, David Bartsokas. CLARINETS: (front row) Jill Wade, Lu Ann Mueller, Carol Flood, Shove Gaines, (second row) Sheryl Kinzinger, Brenda Fullmer, Becky Schreiber. (third row) Debbie Beck, Romona Deutschman, Debbie Rickert, Randy Stein-heimer, Donna Gale, Scott Wright. 77 BARITONES: (front row) Clint Wesolik, Scott Hes-sick, Terry Laflen. DRUMS: (second row) Donna Hammond, Don Sexton, director; Ralph Stein-heimer, Cindy Knop, Jack Houston, Rick Schneider. Steve Junge, tuba player, shows his talent at playing the drums. SAXOPHONES: (front row) Christi Chrisman, Lee Ann Funk, Cheri Laflen, Mike Buettner, Gina White. (second row) Carol Wesolik, Lynette Keil, Jeanne Lagerbom, Debbie Hager. 78 FRENCH HORNS: (front row) Lana Behrens, Cindy (second row) Doug Kinzinger, Rick Schmierbach, Gardiner, Alan Davis, and Jill Welzbacher. BASSES: and Steve Junge. 79 New A thens Jackettes Knelt To ’74 While The Majorettes And Dance Band Swung Into Action JACKETTES: Wanda Heinecke, Cindy Osborn, and Annette Lehr. JACKETTES: Karen Nagel, Betty Jansen, Tina Fiet- sam, Elaine Burk, Tana Fietsam, and Donna Lewis. Ever since 1954, majorettes and jackettes have participated in all the parades the band has marched and have done drill routines during halftime of home basketball games. The jackettes, nominated by the band members, are chosen by former jackettes, band members, and the director. Majorettes are chosen by the band director. 80 DANCE BAND: (front) Christi Chrisman, Lee Ann Funk, Cheri Laflen, Mike Buettner, and Gina White (second row) Dave Bartsokas, Terry Laflen, Wayne Lake, Rick Behrens, and Karen Eckert. (third row) Ralph Steinheimer, Don Sexton, director; Dave Vogler, Brent Reuss, Fred Werner, Alan Davis, and Steve Junge. MAJORETTES: (kneeling) Debbie Hesse, (standing) Audre Werner, Paula Karber, and Cindy Gardiner. After pictures, dance band members put away their instruments. 81 Through Our Doors Came Harmonious Melody CHORUS: (front row) Diane Rickert, Sharon Stoops, Rick Schneider, Randy Steinheimer, Chuck Walsh, (second row) Audre Werner, Gina White, Dody Bush, Sue Lagerbom, Connie Baker. (third row) Pat Pearce, Roxie Lischer, Debbie Gross, Sheryl Kinzinger, Karen Eckert, (fourth row) Lana Nagel, Christi Chrisman, Barb Harwerth, Myra Porch, Rochelle Laumbattus. The NACHS chorus participated in the Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts, band and chorus contests, festival, and other extracurricular activities. The chorus was open to all students at the high school level. Each day during second period, the chorus rehearsed. Popular songs, ballads and classical music were heard through the hallways during the rehearsals. The chorus was divided into three sections: first soprano, alto, and baritone. Together Miss Van Hove and accompanist, Mrs. Dudeck, helped bring out the musical singing abilities of high school students. Miss Van Hove, choral director, runs over new music she plans for the chorus to sing in their next concert. 82 FT A and LTM Club Revealed Future Plans FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA: (front row) Lee . nn Funk, Karen Eckert, president: Wanda Heinecke, Susie May, Mike Buettner, vice-president. (second row) Sandy Dudenbostel, David Moodey, Eric Wirth, Gina White, secretary-treasurer; Randy Steinheimer, Donna Gale, Mrs. Canning, sponsor. FT A helped students find out what teaching was all about. Students in FTA spent their free periods helping out grade school teachers in first through sixth grades. They did simple tasks such as grading papers, helping the younger students with their homework, and passing out daily papers. LETTERMAN’S CLUB: (front row) Tom Kolditz, Charles Walsh, Mark Range, Terry Laflen, Alan Davis, Brent Reuss, Paula Karber. (second row) Tim Kirkpatrick, Elaine Glaus, Lana Behrens, Tana Fiet-sam, Gina White, Cindy Gardiner, Craig Weber, Dennis Kaiser, Cheri Laflen. (third row) leff Kirkpatrick, Steve lunge, Ralph Steinheimer, Jeff Wahlig, Cling Wesolik, Jim Canning, Byron Birkner, Bill Petri, Mike Buettner, Darryl Mehrmann, Ronald Erb. The Letterman’s Club was an organization for high school students who received letters in basketball, baseball, track, cross-country, or cheerleading. These students achieved their letters by performing outstanding work in their field of sports. 83 Chess Club Made a Key Move 84 CHESS CLUB: (front row) Rick Stoops, Tom Kolditz, vice-president: Ralph Steinheimer, president; Byron Birkner, Debbie Langenstein, Jill Welzbacher, Cindy Gardiner, secretary-treasurer, (second row) Phillip Powers, advisor; Dennis Robertson, Rick Schneider, Scott Wright, Rochelle Laumbattus, Brent Reuss, Susie May, Ronald Wolstenholm, advisor; Angie Langenstein. (not pictured) Clint Wesolik, Jim Canning, Jeff Pearce, Wayne Lake, correspondent; Jeff Wahlig, Wanda Heinecke, Roy Mueller. Wanda Heinecke cautiously moves as she begins to set up her chess strategy. Tom Kolditz and Jim Canning show the mental frustration and concentration which the good chess player needs. This year a chess club was added to the NACHS organizations. Under advisement of Mr. Phillip Powers and Mr. Ronald Wolstenholm, the club met every other week. Each meeting the chess club discussed different problems that may arise during a game and how to solve them. After informal meetings members played against one another to further develop their skills. Chess Club was open to the community. Associate members, Mr. Ron Karber and Mrs. Wilson, regularly attended meetings and followed through the same procedures as students. Participating in the Red Bud Chess Tournament were Jim Canning , Rick Stoops, Byron Birkner, Clint Wesolik, and Jeff Pearce. There they had the opportunities to play against students from other schools. From there the winners had an opportunity to go to Chicago. A rt Club Provided the Doorway to Talents ART CLUB: (front row) Sharon Parker, Carol Flood, Linda Petot, Tana Fietsam, treasurer; Tom Kolditz, Craig Weber, Louise Miller, LuAnn Mueller, Sandy Dudenbostel. (second row) Brenda Radar, Cindy Kar-ban, vice-president; Rochelle Laumbattus, Tina Fietsam, president; Debbie Kosarek, Angie Langenstein, Ralph Steinheimer, Cheryl Birkner, Jerry Baker, Sherye Wright, Randy Steinheimer. (third row) Jim Canning, Patty Pearce, secretary; Mark Range, Mr. Ron Wolstenholm, advisor; Jeff Wahlig, Byron Birkner. . . . and a Key to Unlock Expression In its third year as an organization. Art Club continued to grow in popularity. Art Club, advised under Mr. Wolstenholm, met each week to further develop the creative interests of students. Activities included the construction of a hom-of-plenty, to aid needy families over the Thanksgiving holidays, and a painted mural of New Athens. Before the Thanksgiving holidays, the Art Club constructed a hom-of-plenty. Students were asked to donate canned goods which were later distributed. 85 VESPA Doors Were Open (above) Every year, Mr. Bill Blewett, a representative for the'Taylor Publishing Co., presents a program on the correct procedures in laying out the yearbook, (left) VESPA STAFF: (front row) LaDonna Fritsche, Elaine Burk, Cindy Knop, Cheryl Berry, (second row) Carla Recker, Shelia Burk, Cathy Schilling, (third row) Darla Rohr, Jill Welzbacher, Kim Meyer, (fourth row) Sue Eagerbom, Sueis May. (fifth row) Patty Contratto, Sandy Cowden, Lee-Ann Funk. (sixth row) Lana Nagel, Roxie Lischer, Brenda Fullmer, (seventh row) Vickie Triefenbach, Patty Pearce, Elaine Glaus, Beth Klingen-berg. The VESPA staff viewed a filmstrip including photography . As the page deadline arrives, Patty Contratto and Sandy Cowden spend much of their time outlining the pages. 86 Most of the Year After school hours the door to the VESPA room was passed through many times. The workers learned ideas for good yearbook editing by getting some inside tips from other yearbooks at the annual SISPA meeting in October. Planning the yearbook began with choosing the color, cover, and fundamentals of the book. Many long, hard hours were spent examining and cropping pictures, creating captions and titles, and writing copy. The scene through the door of the VESPA room was never inactive. OFFICERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: (front row) Jeanne Lagerbom, photographer; Sandy Dudenbostel, co-editor: Dave Moody, photographer, (second row) Karen Eckert, co-business manager; LuAnn Mueller, assistant editor; Charlie Walsh, photographer, (third'row) Sheryl Kinzinger, co-business manager; Chris Hammel, co-editor; Eric Wirth, photographer, (fourth row) Randy Steinheimer, assistant business manager; Mr. Thomas Germann, advisor; Roger Rickert, photographer. (above) Carla Shelia pick out prospective pictures for their pages, (left) Beth writes copy to make her pages more interesting. 87 SPORTS 88 Jackets (3-11) Could Not Find The VARSITY: (front row) Mike Recker, manager: Brent Reuss, Steve Junge, Darryl Mehrmann, Paul Kaiser, (second row) Clint Wesolik, Jack Houston, Craig Weber, Dennis Kaiser, Jim Wahlig, Terry Laflen. (third row) Coach Charles Schierer, Jeff Wahlig, Mark Range, Tom Kolditz, Byron Birkner, Assistant Coach Warren Trotter, (not pictured) Jim Canning, Kenny Rippy. Ron Mueller of Waterloo digs the ball out of the dirt to keep Jim Canning from advancing. Jim’s bunt single was in vain, for the Waterloo Bulldogs won the game 4-0. JUNIOR VARSITY: (front row) Coach Wanen Trotter, Ed Vogler, Mike Recker, manager: Roger Maurer, Tim Meyer, Roy Lee Mueller, (second row) Donald Reeves, Brent Reuss, Dennis Kaiser, Alan Davis, Dan Kolditz, Steve Wilson. Door To Victory As Ron Mueller of Waterloo bluffs a throw from the pitcher. Jeff Wahlig makes an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base as Ed Eckart, second baseman for Waterloo tags him out. Waterloo won the game 4-0. Byron Birkner, Tom Kolditz, Mark Range. Craig Weber, and Dennis Kaiser load up for an away game. The Yellow Jackets had a hard time finding the door to victory posting a 3-11 record. The leading hitter on the team was freshman Jim Wahlig, who had a .393 average. With a .289 average, Byron Birkner placed second in batting averages. Mark Range led the team in RBI's driving in eight runs. In the pitching department, Jack Houston, a right-handed junior accounted for all three wins, finishing with a 3-3 seasonal record. Jack's three wins include Marissa twice and Mounds Meridian. Jack also ended the season with an ERA of 3.07. Jack struck out 57 players for the team high. •Wesclin VARSITY BASKETBALL: (front row) Brent Reuss, Steve Junge, Clint Wesolik, Ralph Steinheimer. (not Darryl Mehrmann, Byron Birkner, Jim Canning, Jeff pictured) Leon Grohmann, Dave Bartsokas. Wahlig. (second row) Mike Buettner, Bill Petri, VARSIT TBOARD (12-13) Yalmeyer Steeleville Marissa V.'esclin Waterloo Freeburg Trico Dupo Columbia TSoanon Red Bud Nashville FREEBURG-COLUMBIA TOURNAMENT Valmeyer Gibault Christopher HESTER TOURNAMENT (2nd Place) Marissa Steeleville Freeburg REGIONAL TOURNAMENT •Denotes Conference Looking back on the season, three games stand out as most memorable victories . In the Red Bud game, two of the players , Bill Petri and Ralph Steinheimer were carried off the court. Both injured their ankles. With the game going into overtime and suffering from a lack of two starters, the Yellow Jackets fought hard to get a victory. With seconds left on the clock and one point down, Steve Junge made a desperation shot as the horn sounded to give the Jackets a one-point victory, 61-60, over Red Bud. In the Marissa game at the Chester Tournament with 11 seconds left on the clock, the ball was thrown in bounds to Byron Birkner who drove down the lane and sank an underhand layup to give the Jackets another one-point victory, 68-67. In the next game against Steeleville, it was Byron Birkner again who sank both free throws of a 1 and 1 to put the Jackets into an overtime. Jackets went on to victory, 61-59. Jackets received second place in the Chester Tournament. They ended their 73-74 season with a win-loss record of 12-13. 92 Ron Luhr of Waterloo sneaks up behind Byron Birkner in an attempt to block Byron's layup. Jackets (12-13) Were Upset in Regionals Ralph Steinheimer makes all-toumament team at the Chester Basketball Tournament and All-Cahokia Conference Team. Dennis Nobbe, Waterloo, runs over Jeff Wahlig in an attempt to save the ball, but Ralph Steinheimer beats him to it. Unfortunately, Ralph is out of bounds. Coach Schierer (JV) and Coach Blumberg (VAR) watch the players during long hours of practice. Bill Petri (44), gets the rebound and dribbles down court while teammates, Jeff Wahlig (42), Mike Buettner (32), and Clint Wesolik (34), set up their offense. F-S (9-5) and JV (5-13) Teams Marched JV AND FS BASKETBALL TEAM: (front row) Jack manager, (second row) Jim Wahlig, Rodney Cock- Houston, Roy Mueller, Jeff Pearce, Brian Mehrm- rell, Dan Kolditz, Steve Kiefer, Stuart Thies, Ebert ann, Ed Cockrell, Tim Meyer, Mike Recker, team Pearce, Charlie Walsh, Scott Hessick. Through Our Doors With Two Trophies Rolling to a 9-5 season, the freshmen posted the best record of the season. Two losses came at the hands of Lebanon and single defeats to Columbia, Marissa, and Freeburg. The young Yellow Jackets placed third and fourth in two tournaments. The Junior Varsity, consisting primarily of freshmen , experienced many quarters of hard work. Setting a record of 5-13, the Junior Varsity team showed fine effort and promise for the coming years. Through the efforts of Coach Charlie Schierer, the junior varsity and freshman basketball teams experienced an active season which should help to prepare them as prospects for the future varsity team. Players Steve Kiefer (52), Ebert Pearce (34), Dave Bartsokas (40), Brent Reuss (21), Jim Ries (31, Waterloo), Jim Wahlig (24), and Ted Teager (41, Waterloo) wait patiently for the ball to come down. Twice this year, at both the Marissa and Lebanon games, the ball never came down - without help. It was lodged between the hoop and the backboard. The ball was then taken to center court for a jump ball. VARSITY: (bottom) Gina White, Elaine Glaus, Debbie Hesse, (top) Lana Behrens, Cindy Gardiner, Tana Fiet-sam. Cheerleaders Stuck With The Team Through Thick A nd Thin. During the 1973-74 basketball season, the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads spent many hours, both after school and on weekends, practicing old and new cheers and learning different mounts and stunts. At pep rallies and at games, the cheerleaders motivated school spirit with cheers of victory and enthusiasm. The varsity and junior varsity had busy schedules, cheering for the varsity, junior varsity and fresh-soph basketball teams, respectively. The varsity cheerleaders added a pom-pom routine to their list of cheers this year. This routine was highlighted by the arrival of new pom-poms. Varsity and junior varsity work together to cheer the Jackets through the door to victory. JUNIOR VARSITY: (front) Carla Recker. (second row) Louise Miller, Carol Wesolik, Paula Karber. (top) Cheryl Birkner. NACHS Runners (0-12) Were Tough Competition CROSS COUNTRY: (from row) David Bamokas, Ricky Behrens, (second row) Ronald Erb, Steven Coach Powers, Michael Buettner, Scott Hessick, Kiefer, Charles Walsh. Richard Stoops, Jeffrey Pearce, Richard Crossin, The Cross Country Jackets participated in twelve meets, and while they did not win any, they gave their opponents tough competition. In several invitational meets, they did defeat some teams. For example; in the Waterloo Invitational they finished 17th of 20 teams, beating Dupo, Coulterville, and Lincoln, East St. Louis; at Benton beating Salem, DuQuoin, Herrin, and Pinckneyville. However, the future of the New Athens Cross Country team is bright since the team’s best performers were freshmen, complimented by some juniors. Next year could be a good one with the addition of new freshmen against many other area teams that will lose many senior competitors. Let' see, guys, that's 2 +8+ 9, or is it . . . The German students anxiously await their trip to Germany. Paul Berowski Some of the German students spent their Spring Vacation in Germany. They boarded a plane in Chicago and off they flew. They landed in Munich, where they started their tour of South Germany. They spent their eight-day vacation sight-seeing and also buying souvenirs. The last few days they visited a little of Austria. Mr. Paul Berowski, who sponsored the trip, teaches German I and II, technical writing, and English III. He graduated from SlU Edwardsvifie, where he received his BS and MS degrees. Playing golf and going camping are two of Mr. Berowki's favorite pastimes. Taking a trip to Germany is his most favorite. Another trip, which is planned for this summer, is to be taken by the Spanish Class. They intend to spend two weeks touring Mexico. MR. Oliver Dunn will De sponsoring this tript to Mexico. His wife, Maria Teresa, is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. Mr. Dunn graduated from University of Utah at Salt Lake City. He received his BA and MA degrees in Spanish. Mr. Dunn spent his 1973 Christmas waiting for the birth of his son. 100 Kathryn Canning With the aid of the overhead projector, Mrs. Canning demonstrates the basics of bookkeeping to Theresa Lannom. Students Gained Knowledge Of The Business World Miss Reba Jones, who is from Libborern, Missouri, is now in her seventh year teaching at NACHS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from SEMO State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Her hobbies include bowling and photography . At NACHS she teaches Typ- ing I and Business Law. In Typing I, the student learned the keyboard and how to type personal items during the first semester. The second semester was devoted to building typewriting competency. Business Law was designed to teach the legal principals that a citizen needs to know. Mrs. Kathryn Canning, now in her twelfth year of teaching, is a resident of Marissa, Illinois. She is the sponsor of FTA. Her hobbies include knitting and needlework. Mrs. Canning graduated from Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. At NACHS she teaches business courses which include Typing II, Clerical Practice II, Secretarial Practice II, and bookkeeping. In these classes students learned how to keep records and the general procedures of office work. Reba Jones Cheryl Riley Through The Science Doors. Wow! Look at that snake! goes through the minds of Biology I students Doug Kinzinger, Marilyn Miller, Brian Mehrmann, Sharon Stoops, Mike Recker, and Alan Parker while amazed by a boa constrictor. Mrs. Riley, teacher; Brian Mehrmann, Dan Kolditz, Joe Wilderman, Shoye Gaines, Anna Gale, Barbara Bert-hold, and Beth Litteken look on as their homemade smoking machine shows what goes into the lungs of a smoker. A1 Barnes Boating, water-skiing, farming, and traveling are just a few of the many interests of Mrs. Cheryl Riley. Mrs. Riley is from Paducah, Kentucky. She attended Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. For two years, she has been serving as a member of NACHS faculty. Currently she teaches Biology I and II and Earth Science. Mrs. Riley is also the sponsor of the senior class. Now in his third year of teaching, Mr. A1 Barnes is an instructor of chemistry and a sponsor of the science club. He attended McKendree College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, and Southern Illinois University, where he received his Master of Science degree. Residing in Belleville, Illinois, Mr. Barnes enjoys being with his wife and two boys. Other favorites of his include fishing, playing tennis, and marching with the Big Red Drum Corp of the Ainad Temple. 102 Students Found A World Of Inquiry In today's ever-changing world, science is a key that will open the door to the future. This door will remain open as long as there are students with an eagerness to learn and well-trained teachers devoted to these students' needs. Earth Science enabled the students to study the physical features of the earth. Astronomy, space aeronautics, oceanography, meterology, and geology were taught in this course Dy Mrs. Riley. Mrs. Riley also taught Biology I and II. In the first year course of biology, the specific study of living things was aealt with. Biological chemistry and cellular biology were taught in Biology II. A fetal pig was disected in this advanced course. Chemistry, taught by Mr. Barnes, provided a means to learn about tne composition of various compounds. Making bells at Christmas, and homemade ice cream in spring were two of the many interesting projects which chemistry students underwent. The matnematical approach to scientific phenomena was taught by Mr. Germann in physics. Students in this course made up their own experiments dealing with fravity, electricity, optics, and ifferent forces. Teachers of these subjects encouraged students to pursue the mysteries of life and other sciences. Studying the acceleration of falling bodies is only one of the many experiments done by Roger Rickert, Carol Flood, and Terry Laflen in physics class. Members of Mr. Barnes' chemistry class proudly pose for a picture after making Christmas bells for the holidays using frozen juice cans and a special chemical foam. Seated are Tom Kol-ditz, Tom Kolditz, Randy Stein-heimer, Alan Davis, Susie Skorcz, Cathy Reinhardt, and Mike Buettner. Standing are Dawnjuenger, Cindy Gardiner, Sandy Dudenbostel, and Cathy Schilling. 103 Students Learned Many Concepts Of Math Mr. Trotter catches the interest of his math students as he demonstrates on the overhead projector. Mr. Thomas Germann, now in his sixth year of teaching, is a resident of Belleville, Illinois. At NACHS he is an instructor of Algebra I, Geometry, Physics, and supervisor of Individualized Study. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Belleville Area College with an Associate of Science Degree. He is presently attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where he is working on his Masters degree. Mr. Germann is the sponsor of VESPA and Quill and Scroll. His main hobby is making outdoor Christmas displays, but he was unable to fulfill his interest this year due to the energy crisis. He plays music with the Ainad Shrine Brass Band, and the eighteen piece Nobleman Stage Band. He also enjoys playing sports, which include softball, basketball, and bowling. In Algebra I students learn to work with abstract ideas, graph equations, and solve work problems. In geometry, students learn to think logically and to learn to delve into the meaning of statements, both mathematically and otherwise. In Individualized Study, students learn to study individually, they learn to pace themselves in making deadlines and they learn to use their time wisely. ■ Roger Rickert, Carol Flood, Donna Hammond, Terry Laflen make wise use of their time in Individualized Study. 104 Attired in his Sadie Hawkins Day dress, Mr. Germann will go through this door to answer the many questions of his geometry students. This is the first year of teaching at NACHS for Mr. Warren Trotter. Mr. Trotter graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science degree. Among his hobbies are softball and baseball. He resides in Marissa with his wife and son. At NACHS he teaches Advanced Algebra, Practical Math. Technical Math, and Business Math. Thomas Germann Practical Math is an intensive review of the fundamental arithmetic operations, and an examination of the day-to-day applicants of mathematics. Technical Math deals with practice of the most frequently used mathematical formulas found in industry and the trades. Business Math is an introduction to the applications of math in the world of business and also in one's personal finance. Advanced algebra is an intensive study of operations within the various number systems, and an introduction to trigonometry . Subjects they are studying include trigonometry, calculus, analytic geometry, slide rule, statistics, and limits. Not pictured: Cindy Rausch and Jim Canning. Warren Trotter 105 Jerry Ritter Mr. Jerry Ritter left his hometown of DuQuoin, Illinois, to teach English I and speech at NACHS. English I consisted of grammar and literature. Speech, the fundamentals of public speaking, was also taught. He has been with the staff for the past 12 years. Mr. Ritter graduated from SIU, Carbondale, with his Bachelor of Science in education degree. After school hours, Mr. Ritter sponsors the school newspaper Spotlight and is a director of the junior and senior plays. Myra Porch seeks to tap the knowledge of Mr. Berowski's experiences in English. Before They Pass Through These Doors A Their Knowledge Besides spending time with his wife and two children, Mr. Ritter enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and writing. For the past five years, Mr. Kenton Martin has been teaching English II in which the class reads and studies Shakespeare's plays and the proper way to write. College Preparation prepared students for college . All these subjects were to help the students through the door to their future. After graduation from SIU, Edwardsville, Mr. Martin has received his Bachelor of Art and Master of Science degrees. He is presently working on his Mas- ter of Art degree at SIU, Edwardsville. Besides his hobbies of cars and photography, Mr. Martin sponsors the sophomore class and the Honor Society. Completing NACHS English department is Mr. Paul Berowski who teaches technical writing which teaches students the proper procedure of constructing a well-written term paper, theme, or report. Mr. Berowski also teaches English III which helps the students advance their knowledge in grammar and literature . 106 Final Time, These Teen-Agers Broaden Of English Jeff Wahlig, Susan Kiefer, and Cindy Juenger ail know you have a magnetic personality, Patty Pearce; but really, in speech class! 107 Fred Blumberg Mr. Blumberg realizes that teaching can get a little involving. Learning A bout The Past Increased Knowledge A bout The Future Mr. Fred Blumberg has his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. During his second year at NACHS, he has been teaching American history (the history of the United States from beginning to present), consumer education (money management and buying goods and services). sociology (stresses problems of the American culture). Mr. Blumberg was the head basketball coach and a Freshman class sponsor. In his spare time he enjoys sports and reading. Mr. Powers takes a break from teaching to get his picture taken. Mr. Phillip Powers during his second year at NACHS has been teaching American history (U. S. from Colonial Era to present day), American problems (current problems facing America from crine to politics), American government (included the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions and the basic operation and foundation of our government), and world history (covered ancient history to modern European history). Mr. Powers. a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, has received his Bachelor of Science in Education and is presently working toward his Masters degree from the University of Illinois. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Powers was a sponsor of the class of '76 and chess club. He was also the track and cross country coach. In his spare time he enjoys football and reading. Phillip Powers 108 Tina Fietsam and Cindy Karbon of the An III class are busy with their ceramics. The Art Program Developed Many New Talents Mr. Ronald Wolstenholm graduated from Eastern Illinois University and has taught here two years. Along with teaching An I and II, he has initiated the beginning of the An III classes. He is also the An Club, Chess Club, and the Junior class sponsor. (left) Rick Volner is trying his luck at the wheel. (below) Cindy takes her frustrations out on the clay! 109 Temper, temper, Sue Lagerbom! It's only a game. That was some swing, Bob Bush! It almost knocked you off your feet. no Through These Doors Walked Future A thletes Miss Glenda lent, a third-year teacher at New Athens High School is originally from Johnston City, Illinois. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In addition to teaching girls' P.E. at NACHS, Miss Jent sponsored Pep Club, GAA, Cheerleading, and the junior class. In her P.E. classes the students participate in sports such as volleyball, volleytennis, basketball, softball, speedball, as well as calisthenics. Her hobbies include camping and tennis. Mr. Charles Schierer is a first-year teacher at New Athens, who originated from Metamora, Illinois. He received both a Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Schierer taught boys' P.E., coached varsity baseball, and was assistant coach for basketball . The boys get their exercise by playing basketball, softball, soccer, and by doing calisthenics. In his spare time, Mr. Schierer enjoys fishing and hunting. Charles Schierer Sandy Dudenbostel is looking forward to the day when she gets her own keys. Students Learned New State Laws In Drivers' Education Kermit Jackson Mr. Kermit Jackson, originally from Johnston City, Illinois, is an eighteen-year teacher at New Athens. He received his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he earned both a Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees. Mr. Jackson taught Drivers' Education , in which potential drivers learn the basics of driving. Mr. Jackson has a wife, two sons and a daughter. Mr. Jackson's spare time is occupied by writing fiction and poetry and fishing. ill Karen Eckert has courage stepping through that door and riding with an inexperienced driver. Peggy Tinney Mrs. Tinney Opened The Doors For Future Careers Mrs. Peggy Tinney taught the intricate problems of family living , child care, the details in clothing, and the basics in Home Economics I and II. Family living had the problems of how to take care of the family and home. Child care taught students about pre-school and school age children. Some students even went to the kindergarten class to observe and work with the children . In clothing they had to sew dresses or jackets with lining and sew bond button holes. Mrs. Tin- ney taught the basics of cooking, baking, frying, and sewing in Home Economics I and II. She has been teaching for four years in New Athens which is also her hometown. She went to Belleville Area College and Illinois State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. Mrs. Tinney sponsors the Future Homemakers of America and the Freshman class. She is married, but has no children. Mrs. Tinney enjoys sewing and uaveling as her hobbies. Diane Rickert, Donna Lewis, Audre Werner, Sue Lagerbom, Wanda Heinecke, and Debbie Gross experiment with a fondue pot and prepare the stove for baking in Home Economics II class. Mr. Sexton A nd Miss Van Hove Taught Music To Many NA CHS Students Don Sexton Mi. Don Sexton taught each student in band the fundamentals of music and then taught the more advanced music. He also had individual lessons to teach some students how to play the piano. Mr. Sexton has been teaching for twenty-two years as a member of NACHS faculty. He lives in his hometown Belleville, Illinois. Mr. Sexton went to Milli-kin University where he received his Bachelor of Music in Education. He directed the band in all the concerts: fall, Christmas, spring, and at school assemblies. The band played at the home basketball games. Mr. Sexton is single and enjoys traveling in his spare time. Teaching high school chorus and the grade school various songs was Miss Gretchen Van Hove. The chorus sang in all the concerts: fall, Christmas, spring, and at the school assemblies. She has been a member of NACHS faculty for eight years. Miss Van Hove's hometown was Ackley, Iowa. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Dubuque. Miss Van Hove was one of the two directors that sponsored the senior and junior plays. Her hobbies include singing and sewing and directing the community chorus. Miss Van Hove directs the chorus during Gina White's solo in the Christmas concert. Mr. Sexton conducts the band at the park concert in September. 113 Gretchen Van Hove Craig Weber experiences the work of a farmer by discing a field. Now in his thirteenth year of teaching, Mr. Richard Petrowich is a teacher of agriculture and is also the Future Farmers of America advisor. Mr. Petrowich received his Master of Science from the University of Illinois. He is married and has three boys. Mr. Petrowich shows Dennis Kaiser and Mark Gaubatz how to use surveying equipment. During the summer months, he is busy traveling wii his family. Also he enjoys going camping, fishing, playing golf, and taking float trips with the FFA boys August. Rick Schneider is interested in the job that Mr. Petrowich gave him. 114 Students Experience Industrial Arts Mr. Heise explains to Narval Fritsche how to use an Steve Rokita is busy making his garden hose rack, automatic pipe cutter. Mr. Kenneth Heise, the Industrial Arts Instructor at NACHS, has taught school here for five years. Mr. Heise is married and lives in Belleville with his wife and children. Mr. Heise went to college at the University of Illinois and received his Bachelors degree in Industrial Education. He also went to Illinois State University and received his Masters Degree in Industrial Technology. In Mr. Heise's spare time he enjoys being senior class sponsor, Kenneth Heise flying, and woodworking. Terry. Kunklemann busily helps Mr. Heise. 115 Centers Helped Students Find Goals BECK AND MARISSA STUDENTS: (front row) Elaine Glaus, Chris Hammel, Cindy Rausch, David Vogler, Fred Werner, Angie Langenstein, Sherye Wright, Tim Karban, Donna Dudenbostel, Leana Junk, Myra Porch, Russel Lee, John Ruhmann, Ann Harwerth, Debbie Kosarek, Tom Lawrence, (back row) Eric Reinhardt, Jeff Kirkpatrick, Lynette Keil, Lee Birk-ner, Bob Schneider, Wayne Lake, David Rainey, Ray Maurer, Bill Petri, Rick Schmierbach, John Harwerth, Bob Bush, Marvin Parker, Roy Ford, Randy Frein, Ron Erb, Tim Wilderman, Henry Hoercher, Bill Baker. Beck Vocational Center and Marissa School, for two and three years respectively, have helped many students accomplish their goals in the business world. Beck offers courses like commercial art, graphical art, machine accounting, office procedures and management, and data processing. Alumni have learned how to operate the typewriters, calculating machines, duplicators, and dictaphones. Also taught was Shorthand I and II, bookkeeping, and business law, which covers the subjects of taxes, insurance, and different types of contracts. Lynette Keil, Sherye Wright, Angie Langenstein, and Myra Porch look at children's books to grasp a better knowledge of a child's imagination. Mike Hougland and Ray Maurer learn how to print the basketball programs, band programs, and at the same time increase their understanding of a printing press. Staff Aided Students With Their Problems NACHS librarian, Thelma Renshaw takes time to teach Elaine Glaus how to mount a newspaper in the rack. Mrs. Frances Axley is a graduate of SIU Carbon-dale . She has received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Home Economics and State Specialist Certificate in Guidance from SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville. Mrs. Axley has been counselor for the students at NACHS for the past six years even though she is married and has a son to care for. In her free moments she takes satisfaction in refinishing furniture, gardening, canning, and pickling. Another member of the guidance department at NACHS is Mrs. Carol Daly. A native of Belleville, Illinois, Mrs. Daly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Edwardsville campus of SIU. Sewing and needlework are included in Mrs. Daly's hobbies. Mis. Betty Weisenbom hails from the town of Columbia, Illinois, and received her degrees from SIU Carbondale of Bachelor of Art and Master of Science. For the past two years, Mrs. Weisenbom, besides spending time with her husband, son and daughtei, and her hobbies of listening to music, sewing, and reading, she is the elementary guidance counselor. Thelma Renshaw, NACHS librarian, has been serving our school for four years. Mrs. Renshaw graduated and has received her Bachelors degree of Education from SIU Carbondale. When Mrs. Renshaw finishes her library duties, she takes time to sponsor the Library Club and Video Tapers. In her spare time she enjoys people watching, cooking, reading, gardening, and elephant figurine collecting. Mrs. Weisenbom, Mrs. Axley, and Mrs. Daly discuss the day’s problems. 118 STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS Need a loan or want to open a trust fund? The STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS has furnished these and numerous other general banking procedures for 73 years. By calling 475-2155, further information may be obtained, or come and visit the bank at 201 North Van Buren Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. 120 Advertising Has Been The Stop in and see how Friendly We Can Be at WEBER SUNOCO SERVICE in New Athens, Illinois 475-3170. LINDA'S CAFE is the home of fine food and good eats. For carry-outs phone 475-9673. The JOURNAL PRESS, New Athens’ guide to what’s happening, is produced weekly. Owned by Fischer Publications, the company has served the 6,000 people in the area since 1896. Baldwin Road and Route 13 is the paper’s main office and may be contacted at 475-2166. For that insurance need of any type, contact an important insurance man. DALE REUSS is an agent for Country Life Insurance Co., Country Mutual Insurance Co., Mid-America Fire and Marine Insurance Co., and Country Capital Investment Co. - THE COUNTRY COMPANIES. Visit his home office at 406 South Johnson Street in New Athens or phone 475-2098. 121 Lifeblood Of The 1974 Vespa Cutting and styling are specialties at the MAGIC COMB. Phone 475-2106 for an appointment. Stop in and fill up at STANDARD SERVICE STATION, owned and operated by Charles Stewart. HI-WAY LUMBER COMPANY carries all the building materials and hardware you may need. Located on Route 13, the store is open between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, with Friday hours until 5:00 p.m Their phone number is 475-2142. The '74 Vespa Was Faithfully Supported Located at 110 North Van Buren Street in New Athens is the ALBERT A. WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY which has been serving people in Southern Illinois for 35 years. Albert Wilson, owner, and his one employee work very hard during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. specializing in insurance and real estate. NEW ATHENS IGA, locaied at 511 South Clinton, has served the community foi eleven years with its ’’Everyday Low Prices.” Two of its satisfied customers are Carol Wesolik and Lee Ann Funk. Independently owned and operated by Earl and Alice Klingenburg, the store is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with additional hours on Friday until 8:00 p.m. Foi a good deal. go to the good guys, Dennis Bieithaupt and Dennis Holle, owners of DENNIS AUTO SALES. The Dodge boys are located at 207 North Van Buren Street in New Athens, Illinois 62264. To contact Dennis Auto Sales, phone 475-3115. By Local Businesses In New Athens LEHR'S MARKET -in NEW ATHENS ... CHOICE HOME-KILLED FREEZER BEEF •COUNTRY HAMS BACON'SAUSAGE Fresh home-killed beef by quarters and sides is the speciality of LEHR'S MARKET. Phone 475-2088. KARBER'S PHARMACY in New Athens, Illinois, has supplied prescription durgs since 1916. 123 Out-Of-Town Businesses Supported For delicious BORDEN’S ICE CREAM, contact Ted L. Valentine, 226 East Field Drive, Red Bud, Illinois. A place to find almost anything with satisfaction guaranteed is the MARISSA WESTERN AUTO. Need some flowers for that special one in mind? Visit DILL'S FLORAL HAVEN, The One-Stop Flower Shop'' at 258 Lebanon Avenue in Belleville, Illinois. For fast delivery of their beautiful flowers, fruit, or candy, call Dill's at 234-2056 - Belleville's only Gift-O-Fruit dealer When in need of an ambulance, call the NEW ATHENS AMBULANCE SERVICE at 475-2212. Cummins ambulance service is owned and operated by Edward Cummins. Pictured is Mr. Cummins, Louis Kehrer, and Mayor John Behnken. This business is a new one with 24 hour service, certified attendents, and offers an air conditioned journey. 124 The New Athens High School Yearbook In 1947 the SUNNYLAND TRAVEL AGENCY brought their service to many people throughout eleven states. School charter service, senior class trips, pre-planned tours, lodging and sightseeing are the services available to you. Just contact Norman Huhn, owner, at 600 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, or phone 314 - 335-9098. Make arrangements for your trip now and let them be Your Travel Host. SO-GOOD POTATO CHIP CO., has faithfully served the surrounding area since 1928. For towel service, contact the BELLEVILLE LINEN SERVICE, 1507 Caseyville Avenue in Belleville, Illinois. Since 1933, the KOCH CANDY COMPANY of 9 West Broadway, Trenton, Illinois, has been serving a 30-mile radius with 50 and 100 candy bars, gums, mints and cough drops. The owners are Edward H. Koch and Herman A. Koch. They will do their best to satisfy your sweet tooth. For the better idea in automobiles, go to FEUER For that pain in your neck, call the NEW ATHENS MOTOR CO., at 304 North Van Buren. Phone THERAPY CLINIC at 475-3100. 475-2127. Hair coiffures of any type are styled at ANGIE'S For the paints and building materials you may BEAUTY SALON. Phone 475-9690 need, the place to go is HUBER SHEET METAL. NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH, handily located at the comer of South Market and Route 13 in New Athens, Illinois, has cleaned clothes, cars and trucks for the past seven years. For more information on a clean subject, call 475-3480. The NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH Gangs up on all kinds of dirt. Patronize These Local Advertisers . . . 126 When in need for any type of cooking or heating appliance, visit an Old Company with New Ideas - AUTOCRAT - a well-established business since 1906. To find what you are looking for, phone this corporation at 475-2121 or visit them at Illinois and Benton Streets in New Athens, Illinois 62264. NIEDERBRACH TRUCK SERVICE, Steeleville, does all types of moving, including home moving. If bowling is up your alley, stop by the HI-WAY BOWLING AND MALT SHOP. For extra KWIK service see BECK'S GULF STATION owned by Leroy and Eileen Beck. ARMIN D. REINHARDT of Route 1, New Athens, has served the community by specializing in regular cattle grain, road work, and eartn moving. They Helped Make This Book Possible 127 For audio visual needs, contact the Virgil H. Nieber AUDIO VISUAL SALES AND SERVICES, Breese, IL. BUNNY BREAD is a favorite at our school and with our students. That's what ah said, BUNNY BREAD. Mike Recker got all the basketballs and cleaning fluid from ECONOMY SPORTING GOODS CO., located at 330 North Main in St. Charles, MO 63301. If you are close by, stop in during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays thru Thursdays - also Saturdays. The Students At N.A.C.H.S. Are Thankful PEPSI AND MOUNTAIN DEW are bound to be found at all of our gatherings where refreshing drinks are needed. Serving St. Clair and Monroe Counties is the CLAIRMON PEPSI COLA DISTRIBUTOR. Located at 2628 West Main Street in Belleville, IL, they may be contacted by phoning 234-2880. Drink Pepsi . . . Its Got a Lot to Give.” PEABODY COAL COMPANY, subsidiary of at its finest, visit the local River King Mine. Kennecott Copper Corporation, has its main Their Power for Progress produces tons of coal office located at 301 North Memorial Drive in St. each day for various uses. Louis, MO 63102. To see power being constructed For The Contributors Of Our Yearbook When in need of rings, insignia, caps and gowns, commencement announcements, cards, and albums, contact the trustworthy Balfour and Taylor Publishing Co., at Box 759, Carbondale, 1L 62901. Talk to Asher Blewett, Bill Blewett, Charles Sisk, or Chuck Cotton or phone them at 549-2222. 129 For the past ten years, BUETTNER APPLIANCE, 204 Kaskaskia Street, has been serving the fine citizens of New Athens. Included in their line of home appliances are such necessities as irons, vacuum cleaners, and refrigerators, as well as such luxuries as television sets and stereos. If you are in need of these items, phone BUETTNER’S at 475-2177. 130 Role In The Production Of The Vespa QUALITY STONE is the place to go when looking for the best quality of crushed stone products. If METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE is what you need, contact C. E. Stevenson by phoning 475-2425. Another one of New Athens’ well-established businesses is BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE. Hauling of all types is a main portion of their business. Also, it provides the surrounding area with coal and other fine stone products. Located on Route Fine food can be found at MARGO'S FIRESIDE INN at Route 13 and Elizabeth. Phone 475-9670. 13, it has been serving our community for many years. For any type of their services, phone their main office at 475-2161 or their dispatcher at 234-8450. Phone 475-2323 for tune-ups, brake service, and 24-hour wrecker service at ARDEL’S AUTO SALES of New Athens. 132 Businesses, Near And Far, Have For that new car, see RIESS FORD SALES in Marissa, Illinois. You will find a fine selection of Ford cars and trucks for sale in the Riess Ford lot. Phone 295-2331 to see if they have what you’ve been looking for. FIRST NATIONAL BANK MARISSA Visit the CLARA JUNE SHOP in Marissa, Illinois when in need for Uniforms, Switchmates, Country Aire and many other types of clothing. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARISSA can handle any type of money matter. Phone them at 295-2335. MARISSA PHARMACY is the place to go if you need prescriptions filled, pain relievers and health aids. WIRCO CASTINGS, INC., supplies the United States and Canada with gray iron castings and has done so since 1968. It is owned by Edgar W. Wirth, at Rural Route 1, New Athens, with business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For beautiful flowers, phone BROWN'S FLOWER SHOP (295-2813) in Marissa, Illinois. Throughout Missouri and Illinois, REMBRANDT SCHOOL DIVISION has been specializing in school photography for 45 years. Contact the studio between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 2320 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO or phone 314 - 644-1598 and remember your school days with pictures. Bill Coby, one of Rembrandt's 2,000 employees helps Bob Petot pose for his senior portrait. Contributed To The 1974 Yearbook 133 CROWN RETAIL OUTLET STORE, located at 500 North Johnson Street in New Athens has served the area for six years. Before, it was known only for its fine women's shoes in all sizes and styles. It has recently added men's shoes of all sizes and also men’s clothing. Owned by Tober Saifer Shoe Manufacturing Company, it is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. For more information phone 475-2184. Varied And Valuable Contributors VFW POST AND AUXILIARY 7710 are located at 4000 South Johnson Street in New Athens. These organizations have been going strong for 27 years. It isn't the price you pay to be a member, it’s the price you paid to become eligible. When the area farmers have harvested their com, wheat, soybean, and milo crops, they bring them to the LENZBURG FARMERS CO-OP GRAIN COMPANY. The CO-OP then performs their duties of mixing, grinding, and merchandising the grain. For this company's service phone 475-2131. 134 Attomeys-at-law LINDAUR, NIEMAN, AND LINDAUR have been faithfully serving our community for a great many years. Their law office is located at 111 North Van Buren Street in New Athens, Illinois, 62264. When in need of a lawyer, phone Lindaur, Nieman, and Lindaur at 475-2138. They are the most respected law firm in New Athens. Located at 101 South Jackson in New Athens, Illinois, 62264, is a successful business which has been serving our surrounding area for 66 years. The HULL FUNERAL HOME, LTD., is operated by Mr. Oscar S. Cuddy with the assistance of two employees. With 24-hour service phone Mr. Cuddy (475-2151) when in need for his faithful service. 135 New When in search for that special home, drive 4 miles west of New Athens off Route 156 for Lake Front brick homes with country living, fishing, swimming, and recreation. MAPLE LEAF LAKE DEVELOPMENT has existed 1 year and is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Range, Sr. Athens High School Yearbook For perfection and a dependable job, call KOSAREK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY at 475-2505 or drive on over to 1103 Belsha Street, New Athens. KOSAREK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is owned and operated by Vincent Kosarek. 36 Each year the New Athens Commercial Club sponsors the annual homecoming. If you are a girl sixteen or older and would like to run as a queen candidate, contact the New Athens Commercial Club. Chris Hammel, a senior at New Athens High School, is the reigning Miss New Athens. Is Supported by New Athens Businesses Darlene Birkner, owner of DARLENE'S BEAUTY SHOP at 909 South Street in New Athens has been working hard at her business for 24 years. Darlene and her two employees, Barbara and Laura, specialize in Vanda Beauty Counselor cosmetics as well as hair styling. Phone 475-9679 to make an appointment and have DARLENE'S BEAUTY SHOP, Curl up and Dye for you. Styling and dying time is from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday. NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION has been Helping to Build Personal Security since 1904. This association, which is located at 111 North Van Buren Street, serves a fifty-mile radius of New Athens Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. thru 8:00 p.m. FAIRWAY DEPARTMENT STORE has been selling domestic and clothing for the entire family since 1959. The store is open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, with additional hours Friday evening until 8:00 p.m. 137 If you want youi old floors to look new, go to the CARPET MART, located south of Belleville at 1901 South Illinois Street, on Route 159. Here you will find the largest carpet stock in the metro area. Just follow in the footsteps of many satisfied customers. Let Brad and Tom Curtis handle your order. For clean clothes, carpets, and upholstery, visit MARISSA CLEANERS or phone 295-2631. At CURT SMITH’S SPORTING GOODS, Belleville, all types of sporting equipment may be found. 138 For information on a solid subject” call on NEW ATHENS READY MIX, 475-2565. Young and Old, Large and Small See Mr. Marvin W. Hentzel at 908 N. Mill, New HEPP'S DECORATIVE STONE has been in existence Athens, Illinois for PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE. for 23 years. Phone 473-2872. Office furniture and typewriters are a speciality at Enlist today by phoning the WATERLOO RECRUITING WAG’S OFFICE SUPPLY in Steeleville. OFFICE at 939-8609. Patrons COLLEENE'S BEAUTY SHOP NAGEL'S TEXACO STATION FRANK C. KAISER ELECTRIC DR. CHAS. H. TRAPPE WILLIAM R. ALLAN MARTIN GLAUS LEHR'S DRIVE-IN MAIN'S BARBER SHOP BERNARD STRASSMAN, M.D. SPORTSMAN'S INN DR. SCHNEIDEWIND DR. SIDNEY TRAPPE Businesses Helped Finance Our Yearbook 139 A ACADEMICS DIVISION 98, 99 ACTIVITIES 52, 53 Adamson, Cindy 16 ADMINISTRATION 20, 21 ADVERTISEMENTS DIVISION 118, 119 AGRICULTURE 114 ANDRES, KATHY 26, 67 ART 109 ART CLUB 85 AWARDS 27 Axley, Frances 117 B . Baker, Connie 48, 85 Baker, Jerry 44, 85 Baker, William 40, 116 Bartsokas, David 40, 42, 77, 81, 95, 97 BASEBALL 90, 91 BASKETBALL 92, 93, 94, 95 Barnes, AI71, 102 Beck, Debra 48, 77 Behrens, Lana 40, 69, 70, 79, 83, 96 Behrens, Rick 48, 77, 81, 97 Berowski, Paul 69, 100 Berry, Cheryl 14, 44, 45, 70, 73, 86 Berthold, Barbara 48, 72 Bierman, Donald 44 BIRKNER, BYRON 26, 54, 66, 83, 84, 85, 90, 91, 92 Birkner, Cheryl 48, 70, 73, 77, 85, 96 Birkner, Gary 44, 75 BIRKNER, LEE 26, 61, 74, 116 Blumberg, Fred 48, 93, 108 BOARD OF EDUCATION 22 Brandenburger, Tina 60 Brown, Betty 44 Bryant, David 48, 76 Buettner, Mike 40, 63, 71, 78, 81, 83, 92, 93, 97, 103 Burk, Elain 40, 80, 86 Burk, Mark 44 Burk, Shelia 48, 70, 73, 86, 87 BUS DRIVERS 23 BUSH, ROBERT 27, 110, 116 Bush, Delores 44, 82 BUSINESS 101 C Cahoon, Linda Sue 48 Cahoon, Sharon 44 CANNING, JAMES 10, 27, 69, 83, 84. 85, 90. 92 INDEX Canning, Kathryn 83, 101 CARR, DIANE 27, 28 CHEERLEADERS 96 CHORUS 82 Chrisman, Cltristi44, 78, 81, 82 Chrisman, William 48, 76 CLASSES DIVISION 24, 25 Claunch, Dennis 44 Cockrell, Edwin 48, 94 Cockrell, Rodney 48, 94 Contratto, Patty 44, 86 COOKS 23 Cowden, Sandra 44, 72, 86 Crane, David 44 CROSS COUNTRY 97 Crossen, Danny 44 Crossen, Janet 40 Crossen, Rita 48 Crossin, Richard 97 CUSTODIANS 23 D Daly, Carol 117 Daniels, Elaine 16 Davis, Alan 10, 44, 46, 79, 81, 83, 90, 103 DeSapan, Zita 14, 48 Deutschman, Ramona 40, 69, 77 Dickerson, Clay 44 Dossey, Bruce 48 DOSSEY, SHIRLEY 27 Dougherty, Diana 48, 51, 73 DRIVERS EDUCATION 111 Dudeck, Donald 22 Dudeck, Joyce 22 Dudeck, Juanita 22, 67 DUDENBOSTEL, DONNA 27. 67, 68, 70. 72, 116 Dudenbostel, Karen 48, 67, 72 Dudenbostel, Sandy 40, 43, 63, 66, 68, 72, 83, 85, 87, 103, 111, 144 Dunn, Oliver 100 E Eckert, Karen 14, 16, 40, 56, 62, 63, 68, 72, 77, 81, 82, 83, 87, 111 Engel, Dale 45, 76 Erb, Ronald 40, 83, 97, 116 F FACULTY 10 FFA 74, 75 FFA DANCE 60, 61 FHA 72, 73 FHA DANCE 56, 57 Fietsam, Kim 45 FIETSAM, TANA 27. 59, 66, 69, 70, 74, 80, 83, 85, 96 FIETSAM, TINA 28. 70, 72, 80, 109 Fietsam, Vernon 23 FLOOD, CAROL 17, 28, 71, 72, 77, 85, 103, 104 FORD, ROY 28, 116 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 100 FRANTZ, DARLENE 29. 67, 107 FREIN, RANDY 29, 116 FRESHMAN CLASS 48, 49 Fritsche, LaDonna 40, 42, 69, 86 Fritsche, Narval45, 115 FT A 83 FULLMER, BRENDA 28, 66, 69, 70, 77, 86 Funk, Lee Ann 45, 78, 81, 83, 86, 123 G GAA 70 Gaines, Joanna 48, 77, 102 Gale, Anna Jean 48, 51, 72, 102 Gale, Donna 45, 70, 77, 83 Gardiner, Cindy 44, 45, 70, 79, 81, 83, 84, 96, 103 Gaubatz, Mark 45, 114 Germann, Thomas 87, 105 Glaus, Davis 48 GLAUS, ELAINE 28, 54, 67, 70, 83. 86, 96, 116, 117 Greenlee, Jane 49, 67, 72, 73 Greenlee, June 40 GRIMES, VICKIE 13, 28, 66 GROHMANN, LEON 29, 74 Gross, Debra 45, 62, 63, 70, 82, 112 Grott, Annette 45 Grott, Debra 14, 40, 70, 72, 77 GUIDANCE 117 H HAGAN, KRISTIE 29, 66, 70, 72 Hager, Debra 11, 40, 69, 78 Hall, Katheryn 23 HAMMEL, CHRISTINE 28, 54, 66, 87, 116, 136, 144 HAMMOND. DONNA 12, 17, 29, 66, 68. 70, 71, 72, 78, 104 Harbaugh, Charles 45, 75 HARBAUGH, JOSEPH 29. 67 Harbaugh, Marie 49, 66, 73 Harriss, Charles 49 HARWERTH, ANN 30, 70, 72, 116 Harwerth, Barbara 44, 45, 61, 70. 73, 82 Harwerth, John 40, 74, 116 HEINECKE, WADE 30 Heinecke, Wanda 45, 69, 70, 80, 83. 84, 112 Heise, Kenneth 20, 115 107 Kinzinger, Douglas 49, 79, 102 Kinzinger, LaVerne 22 Kinzinger, Randall 46, 75, 76 Kinzinger, Rita 41, 62, 63, 72, LISCHER, ROXIE 35, 69, 70. 82, Litteken, Beth Ann 49, 66, 73, 102 Litteken, Tim 41, 69 Lybarger, Sharon 41 HENTZEL, JANIS 17. 26, 30, 66, 67, 72 Hentzel, Wilmer 23 Hessick, Scott 49, 78, 94, 97 HEPP, DENNIS 30, 66, 69, 74 HESSE. DEBRA 30, 77, 79, 8W Kinzinger, Sheryl 12, 41, 62, 63, 72. 77, 82. 87 Kirchhoefer, Jean 11, 41 KIRKPATRICK, Kathy 46 KIRKPATRICK, JEFFREY 31, 33, 83, 116 Kirkpatrick, Tim 41, 67, 75, 83 Kllngenberg, Beth 41, 42, 70, Magac, Gail 48, 49 Main, Russel 49, 76 MAJORETTES 81 Martin, Barbara 23 Martin, Kdnto® 44. Mathematics ioi MAURER, RAY 35, 1 Maurer, Roger 49, 6 Hoercher, Corene 49, 72 Hoercher, Henry 37, 41 Hollander, Marion W. 17, 31 HOME ECONOMICS 112 HONOR SOCIETY 68 Hoover, Javie 41 HOUGUND, MICHAEL 30, 116 JioitetoB, Jack 41, 78, 90, 91, 9 Huber, Edmund 22 JACKETTES 80 Jackson, Kermit ill JENSEN, BETTY 7. 16, 32, 57 58, 66, 67, 70, 75, 80 Jent, Glenda 40, 70. 110 Jones,, fteba lOf ■ Jordan Barbara 41 i . JORDAN|SANDRA 32 1 Juenger, Alvin 45, 75 Juenger, Cindy 11, 41, 107 ! JUENGER, fcA ll,3oM Juenger, Patricia 49, 73 JUNIOR CLASS 40. 41. 42, 43 JUNIOR PLAY 62, 63 hinge, Steve 12, 45, 78, J9, 8 £3, 90k, 92 JUNK, LEANA 33, 54, 68, 72. 116 1 W . Krehef. Jame 49,i 67, 71, Kreher, Mary Ann 11, 14., 67, 71, 72 Kunkelmann, Terry 46, 11, Laflen, Cheri46, 78, 81 X iFLEN, TERRY 8, 15. 17, 32 36, os, 79, 81, 83, ¥)3-U 104 Lagerboin, Jeanne 41, 42, 61. Lagerbom, Susan 45, 46, 70, 73. 82. 36. 1 10. ll R LAKE, WAYNE 33, 77, 81 .,116 LANGENSTEIN, ANGELA , 33 , 67 , 72 84, 85, 11? Langenstein,-pe orah 66 , 84 LANGUAGE ARTS 106, 107 Lannom, Terry 46 Lannom, Theresa 41, 101 Lanter, PhUip 46 LAUMBATTUS, ROCHELLE 33, 39. 82. 84 Lawrince, Tomll, 116 L§E, RUSSELL j}5, 54, 116 lefcr, Annette 40, 41, 80 Leinecke, Becky 60 LETTERMANS CLUB 83 Mi Lewis, Donna 46, 70, 80, 112 LIBRARIANS 67 Liefer, Rodney 41, 75 OFFICE HELP 66, 67 ORGANIZATIONS DIVISIONS 64, 65 Osborn, Cindy 41, 80 Owens, David 46 KEENE, FARA 32 KEIL, LYNETTE 36, 69, 78. 116 Kiefer, Steven 8, 49, 94, 95, 97 KIEFER, SUSAN 32, 54, 66, 72, p Parker, Allan 8, 50, 102 Parker, Greg 47 Parker, Jo Ann 47 PARKER, MARVIN 36, 116 Parker, Sharon 50, 56, 73, 85 Pearce, Ebert 41, 94, 95 Pearce, Jeffrey 50, 79, 94 PEARCE, PATRICIA 34, 36, 54, 59. 69, 70, 72, 74. 82, 85. 86. 107 PEP CLUB 70 PERSONNEL DIVISION 18, 19 PETOT, LINDA 36, 85 Petri, Bill 41, 83, 92, 93, 116 Petrowich, Richard 21, 74, 114 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 110 Porch, Myra 41, 72, 82, 106, 116 Powers, hillip 44, 84, 91 108 Prest, Steve QUILL AND SCROLL 68 R Rainey, David 42, 67, 75, 116 Rader, Brenda 42, 85 RANGE, MARK 37, 54, 67, 69, 74, 83 . 85. 90, 91 . W RAUSCH, CYNTHIA 13, 26, 37, 54, 55, 67, 70, 116 • Recker, Carla 50, 70, 86, 87, 96 Recker, Michael 40, 90, 94, 102 Reeves, Donald 40, 41, 90 Reichling, Ronnie 40, 61. 75 Reinhardt, Cathy 42, 66, 103 REINHARDT, ERIC 36, 116 I Reinhardt, Louise 23 Renshaw, Thelma 67, 117 Reuss, Brent 10, 47, 76, 83, 84, 90, 92, 95 Reuss, Floyd 23 Reuss, Ray 23 Rickert, Debbie 42, 44, 70, 72, 77 Rickert, Diane 47, 82, 112 RICKERT, ROGER 36, 66, 71, 87, 103, 104 Riley, Cheryl 26, 102 Rippy, Clinton 50 Rippy, Kenny 42 Ritter, Jerry 54, 69, 106 Robertson, Dennis 40, 67, 84 Rohr, Darla 16, 42, 70, 86 Rokita, Steve 47, 115 RUHMANN, JOHN 36. 67, 116 S Schatte, Dennis 23 Schierer, Charles 90, 93, 110 Schilling, Cathy 11, 47, 66, 72, 86, 103 Schlesinger, Allen 22 SCHMID, LAURA 17, 37 Schmierbach, Rick 42, 79, 116 SCHNEIDER, BOB 37. 76, 116 Schneider, Rick 42, 78, 82, 84, 114 Schott, Eddie 45, 47 Schott, Leslie 47 Schreiber, Becky 47, 77 SCHREIBER, NICK 7, 36 Schubert, Mike 50 SCIENCE 102, 103 SCIENCE CLUB 7jV Seger, Charles 47 Seger, Diana 40, 67, 72 SENIOR CLASS 26, 27‘, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37. 38, 39 SENIOR PLAY 54, 55 Sexton, Don 78, 81, 113 Shipp, Rita 50, 66 Shoemaker, Lee 42, 75 Skorcz, Susan 11, 47, 66, 70, 71, 72, 103 Sledge, Robert 47 SOCIAL STUDIES 108 SOPHOMORE CLASS 44 , 45, r Spalt, Katherine 23 SPORTS DIVISION 8B, 89 SPOTLIGHT STAFF 69 Stehl, Mark 50 Steinheimer, Mary Sue 47, 70, 72 STEINHEIMER. RALPH 16, 37, 42, 54, 58, 78, 81, 83, 84, 85, 92. 93 Steinheimer, Randy 15, 42, 57, 68, 69, 77. 82, 83, 85, 87. 103 Steinwagner, Frank 42 Stevenson, Cun 47 , 76 Stoops, Sharon 50, 73, 82, 102 Stoops, Richard 42, 62, 63, 74, 75. 84, 97 STUDENT COUNCIL 69 STUDENT LIFE 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 T TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Thies, E. R. 7, 20 Thies, Stuan 50, 76, 94 THOMPSON, CLARLENE 37, 66 Thompson, Clarence 23 Tinney, Peggy 48, 72, 112 Triefenbach, Vickie 50, 70, 86 Trotter, Warren 90, 105 V Van Hove, Gretchen 113 VESPA STAFF 86, 87 VOGLER, DAVID 38, 76, 81, 116 Vogler, Eddie 47, 75, 90 Volner, Rick 47, 109 m w kt Wade, Jill 12, 40, 42, 69. 77 Wahlig, James 50, 83, 90, 91, 94, 95 WAHLIG, JEFF 38, 76, 85, 90, 91. 92, 93. 107 WALSH, CHARLES 38, 75, 82, 83, 87, 94, 97 Walsh, Patricia 50, 69 Walta, Judy 42, 62, 63 Walta, Rodney 50 Wayland, Melissa 51 Weber, Craig 13, 16, 42, 63, 68, 74, 83. 85, 90, 91, 114 Weisenbom, Betty 117 Welzbacher, Jill 47, 79, 84, 86 Werner, Audre 47 69, 77, 81, 82, IIS' r - K, WERNER, FREDERICK 38, 76, 81, 116 Wesolik, Carol 9, 51, 70, 73, 78, 96, 123 Wesolik, Clinton 17, 42, 68i 71, 78, 83, 90, 92, 93 White, Gina 44, 47, 69, 70, 78, 81, 82, 83. 96, 113 White, James T.,' Sr. 23 Wilderman, Debbie 42 Wilderman, Joseph 51, 102 Wilderman, Marie 23 WILDERMAN, TIMOTHY 38, 116 Williams, Judy 47 Williams, Larry 9 Williams, Patty 51 Wilson, Steven 51, 76, 90 Winkelmann, David 47 Winkelmann, Debra 47, 67 Winh, Eric 12, 14, 51, 69, 71, 76, 83, 87 Wirth, George H. 22 Wolstenholm, Ronald 40, 84, 85. 109 Wright, Cunis47, 75 Wright, Scott 51, 77, 84 WRIGHT, SHERYE 38, 66, 85, 116 Shortages Restricted Vs Due to the lack of heating and fuel oil, thermostats were turned down to 68 to reduce the amount of fuel used. Many students had to bundle up this past winter to keep warm. All school vehicles reduced their speed to a maximum of 50 m.p.h. in order to save gasoline consumption and field trips were minimized . Another effective measure was to go to daylight saving time on January 6 instead of April 30. The new Route 13 bridge located south of New Athens has been referred to as the bridge to nowhere. Funds have not yet been appropriated for the construction of the roads that approach the bridge. (above left) As this poster indicates, many people spent a cold and frosty Christmas. (above) Clocks are moved ahead one hour in an effort to conserve energy, (left) Make sure this speedometer doesn’t go over 50 m.p.h. (below) Dedication for this new bridge south of New Athens will be held in July. As the school year ended, for some, it was the last time for them to leave the doors as students of NACHS. We, the VESPA staff, have tried to capture all the memories that you can cherish when entering new doors. We would like to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to our advisor, Mr. Germann; Taylor Publishing Company, Rembrandt Photography Studio, our business managers, Karen Eckert, Sheryl Kinzinger, and Randy Steinheimer; Janet Reuss, typist; faculty and parents, and the entire VESPA staff, who spent many hours after school and on Saturdays finalizing their pages. LuAnn Mueller, assistant editor; Sandy Dudenbostel, co-editor; Chris Hammel, co-editor. NACHS’ Students Seeked Foreign Knowledge (front row) Lee Ann Funk, Donna Hammond , Jan Hent-zel, Karen Eckert, Steve Dorf, Vickie Grimes, (second row) Nick Dodson, Dave Bartsokas, Dave Peterson, (third row) Scott Hessick, Tim Meyer, Paul Harper, Dan Kolditz. (not pictured) Carol Flood. (above left) In Salzburg, Austria, students found this view from the city fortress, (above right) The Olympic stadiums were constructed to be temporary, but remain standing today. (below) The castle, Neu Schwanstein, is a 2 1 2 hour trip from Munich. On April 4, 1974, German students from New Athens and Marissa left for an 8-day trip to Munich, Germany. Shopping and sight-seeing were two main activities of the trip. The group also made side excursions to Oberamengau, where the passion play was held; Salzburg, Austria, known for its salt mines; and Dachau, a concentration camp. The Olympic sites and a German museum were also visited. Many new and different experiences were encountered by the students through the language barrier and the customs of the country. New This Year Was Girls’ Volleyball Miss Jem, the coach for the volleyball teams, started having practice in March. They played the first game in April. Various teams played were Waterloo, Valmeyer, and Red Bud. (right) I got it! yells Cindy Gardner as Susie Skorcz and Donna Gale look on. VARSITY TEAM: (front row) Susie Skorcz, Cheryl Birkner. (second row) Darla Rohr, Betty Jansen, Debbie Kosarek, Chris Hammel. (third row) Donna Gale, Cindy Rausch, Cindy Gardiner. (above) Come on girls, let's get this net up. (Betty Jansen, Chris Hammel, Donna Gale, Cindy Rausch.) JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM: (front row) Debbie Kosarek, Debbie Gross, Patty Pearce. (second row) Cheryl Berry, Louise Miller, Gina White, Sue Lager-bom, Cheryl Birkner. Team Was Small In Size, Big In Talent New Athens Track team in the 1974 season was small in size, but big in talent. The team won no meets, but showed hard work, practice, and a huge out put for a team of 7 members. The team members were Rick Behrens (distance runner), Dave Bartsokas (shot-put, discus), Mike Buettner (hurdles), Jeff Pearce (distance runner), Steve Kiefer (distance runner), Ralph Steinheimer (shot-put), and Rick Stoops (hurdles). (upper left) Dave Bartsokas shows good form as he throws in the shot put event. (lower left) Linesmen stand ready to measure Ralph Stein-heimer's shot. It was measured at 41' 1 1 2‘ (below) Rick Behrens exerts his remaining energy as he enters his last lap of the mile. Team Proved To Be Winners With 10-6 Record Steve Junge backs away from the pitch. He led the team in batting with a . 337 average this past season. Coach Schierer instructs a runner on second base. 1974 SPRING VARSITY BASEBALL SCOREBOARD (10- 6) Jackets Opp. Columbia’ 4.3 5,4 Wesclin 8 7 Dupo 8 4 Lebanon 2 5 Waterloo 2 9 Valmeyer 11,3 1.2 Red Bud 3 4 Gibault 10 7 Marissa 3 1 Trico 8,1 7,0 Freeburg 10 2 Steeleville 13 5 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Waterloo 7 8 Denotes Conference Games Closing the season with a 10-6 record, the New Athens Baseball Team proved to be a winning team. They played well and showed much improvement over their fall season. The team was more organized, worked harder, and the coaches were better acquainted with the players. Another important factor was good leadership from the seniors. A new addition to the team was three batgirls. They were Mary Steinheimer, Susie Skorcz, and Beth Litteken. Their duties included retrieving bats and foul balls. The batgirls take time out to pose for a picture. Spring Activities Kept Students A group of seniors show off their dress down day apparel. The seniors dressed in their good clothes, were guests of the Rotary Club at a noon luncheon this past spring. On the annual dress down day, seniors wore some of their more comfortable clothes. The students of NACHS received their yearbooks on May 26. Everyone was busy signing yearbooks between classes and during lunch hours. Terry Laflen, Byron Birkner, and Tom Kolditz wait for the bus after the Rotary Club luncheon. Picking up their first yearbook are Scott Wright and James Kreher. Audre Werner takes time from her lunch hour to sign a yearbook. Awards For Outstanding Leadership, Schol- At the 24th annual spring conference of the Southern Illinois School Press Assn., (SISPA) held at SIU Car-bondale on Friday, May 3, the Golden Dozen” Award was given to the VESPA staff for having one of the 12 best 1973 yearbooks in Southern Illinois and parts of Kentucky and Missouri. Also that day an attendance prize was won by the 1974 VESPA staff for having the largest yearbook staff present at the SISPA meeting. Mrs. Fran Smith, student teacher, helps German students better understand that language. Tina Fietsam, an Art III student, received the Outstanding Art Award. arship, And Service Given On Honors Day PI The scholar athlete presented this year was Byron Birkner. The award given for having the highest free throw average went to Jim Canning. On May 31, 1974, Honors Day was held at New Athens High School. Various awards were presented to deserving students. The Illinois State Scholars and the Outstanding Teens were recognized. An award was presented to the high scorer on the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow test. The most outstanding student in science and in art received a special Science Award and Art Award. Certificates were presented to those students having perfect attendance this past year. Awards were presented to athletes in special areas. VESPA pins were presented to senior members of the staff and guards were presented to the officers. Student council awards were given to the officers. Typing and shorthand awards were given to those who achieved set goals in those areas. Band and chorus awards were presented to students who achieved high ratings at contest. Certificates for office and library help were also given. Carol Flood was the recipient of the Science Award. PROM COURT: Mark Range, Craig Weber, Jack Houston, Bill Wolf, Terry Laflen, king; Chris Hammel, queen; Jill Queen, Tina Fietsam, Cindy Karban, and LaDonna Fritsche. Tom Kolditz and Tana Fietsam discuss the evening’s events. If this isn’t happiness, what is? Annette Lehr and Vic Nuernberger dance to the music of Effics. Effics provided the final effect for the Junior-Senior Prom on April 20. The theme for the annual event was Grand Hotel. The old gym was decorated in a hotel ballroom decor. Wallpaper, streamers, a mirrored ball, tables with checked tablecloths, and servers dressed as bellhops enhanced the decor. Chris Hammel and Terry Laflen were crowned queen and king in the climax of the night. Prom court was Mark Range, Craig Weber, Jack Houston, Bill Wolf, the 1973 king; Terry Laflen, 1974 king; Chris Hammel, 1974 queen; Jill Queen, 1973 queen; Tina Fietsam, Cindy Karban, and LaDonna Fritsche. Happiness shines in the faces of Chris Hammel and Terry Laflen as they preside over their subjects. Hard Work Allowed Seniors A Memorable Trip On May 31, 1974, at 2:00 p.m., 39 students along with Mr. Ken Heise and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley boarded a chartered Greyhound Coach at New Athens High School for a scenic and exciting trip. Arriving at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, the group visited Washington's Headquarters and the Observation Tower. The next stop was at New York City where the afternoon was spent shopping and sightseeing in Times Square. Later that night the group went to Radio City Music Hall. After taking a tour of lower New York, the boarded bus headed for Washington D.C. The group visited Mount Vernon, after which they toured the Capital Building, the Supreme Court Building, the Library of Congress, and the National Wax Museum. An all-day tour was taken of Washington and vicinity. The tired students again boarded the bus, this time on route to Virginia where they saw such cities as Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Norfolk, and Danville. Enjoying an entire day at Virginia Beach, students had time to swim in the Atlantic Ocean and relax in the warm sand on the beach. After visiting North Carolina, the group headed for Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the resort city of the Smokies. Here they toured Christus Gardens, a Biblical Wax Museum and enjoyed a thrilling ride on a ski lift in the mountains. After seeing Nashville, the group was on its way back. After ten short days of thrilling adventures, meeting new people, and visiting interesting places, the bus pulled into New Athens at 11:15 p.m. full of tired students holding many pleasant memories. (right) Donna Hammond finds Virginia Beach relaxing as she buries her feet in the warm sand, (above right) Roxie Lischer, Mark Range, Lana Nagel, Debbie Mueller, and Charlene Thompson find that the trip includes many long but scenic walks, (below) The Atlantic Ocean at Virginia Beach will stay in the treasured memories of the trip that the students hold. (below right) Awaiting the tour of the Empire State Building, students have time to reminisce about the part of their trip past and time to look forward to what is yet to come. “So Little Done, So Much To Do” On Monday, June 10, at 7:30, the commencement exercises for the Class of 1974 began with the marching in of the class with the motto So little done, So much to do.” After the National Anthem and invocation, Marion Hollander, assistant superintendent, presented the awards. The John Phillips Sousa Band Award was presented to Teny Laflen. The American Legion Youth Awards went to Donna Dudenbostel and Byron Birkner. Betty Jansen and Mark Range were recipients of the Dan-forth Foundation Awards - Wm. M. Danforth's book I Dare You. The perfect attendance award went to Ann Harwerth. An Army ROTC Scholarship went to Tom Kolditz. Carol Flood, Donna Hammond, Jan Hent-zel, Tom Kolditz, Terry Laflen, and Laura Schmid were presented as Illinois State Scholars. Janis Hentzel received a FHA Hero Scholarship. The Reader's Digest Award went to Donna Hammond. Lana Nagel received the Salutatory Award and Donna Hammond received the Valedictory Award. Twenty-three of the 67 students were presented as honor graduates. The program also included talks by Lana Nagel, salutatorian; and Donna Hammond, valedictorian. After receiving their diplomas from George Wirth, president of the school board, the students marched out as graduates of New Athens Community High School. (left) Donna Hammond, valedictorian, shows her joyous feelings as the long-awaited-for moment of receiving her diploma nas finally come, (below) After many hours of study and nard work, honor students come forward to receive a special scholarship charm. (bottom) The Class of 1974 officially graduate at the changing of their tassels. (top) Bob Schneider, Fred Werner, and David Vogler provided musical entertainment for the evening, (above left) The graduating ceremony would not have been complete if it hadn’t been for Mr. George Wirth, president of the school board; Mrs. Cheryl Riley, class sponsor; Rev. John Zellmer, Mr. Ken Heise, class sponsor; Capt. Joseph Flesch, representative of the United States Army; ana Mr. Marion Hollander, assistant superintendent. (above right) The salutatorian speech was presented by Lana Nagel. (left) Mixed emotions are shown by Diane Carr and Donna Hammond after receiving their diplomas, (below) The graduates were ushered in by Sandra Dudenbostel and Craig Weber, junior marshals.