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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1975 volume:

The changes surfaced over the past few years com- The ending of the day is reflected on the closing page, pelled the VESPA staff to select as a theme, New On the cover and throughout the book on the division Images Reflect Change. On this opening page the be- pages symmetrical reflections are shown, ginning of the day is reflected on a rear view mirror. 2 DEDICATED TO ONE WHO REFLECTS DEDICATION Dedicated to Mr. Germann who has unselfishly dedicated his life toward helping others, ■y Vv’i'-vv. mm mm 1' Y , - I 1 I1 1 y yJ t ' Vjf?.. .ilii.ii i. , , After much thought and consideration, the yearbook staff could not find a more deserving person for the dedication of the 1975 VESPA. He is respected by his students, friends, and associates for such qualities as fairness, dependability, and intelligence. Not only does he unfailingly serve the school and its students; he also aides the community. Since September 1968, Mr. Thomas Germann has shown NACHS nothing but persistent dedication. Born as Thomas Gene Germann on June 28, 1946, he spent his childhood years in Belleville, Illinois. Here he attended grade school and Belleville Township High School. He also attended Belleville Area College and in 1968 graduated from Illinois State University at Normal with a Bachelors Degree in Science. Since then he has obtained a Master's Degree at Edwardsville. With this extended education and classroom experience he has earned the position of a highly regarded math educator. Throughout the seven years he has been here, Mr. Germann has established himself as being very active and has proven quite helpful with many student activities. He has willingly volunteered his time, efforts, and equipment to help provide decorations and lighting for various school dances and other such occasions. He has served as class sponsor, assistant baseball coach, and as advisor for the VESPA. Spending many late hours after school, Mr. Germann has devoted much of his time toward helping staff members compile an interesting and informative book. Through his work, the VESPA has received first and second class ratings from the Columbia School Press Association and a Golden Dozen A-ward from the Southern Illinois School Press Association Mr. Germann Enjoys traveling, bowling, playing golf, and working with young people. He sponsors the St. John's United Church of Christ Sr. High Youth Fellowship in New Athens where he gives much in helping the youth of the community. He is a member of the Noblemen (a Shriner's Dance Band), the Marching Band of Ainad Temple, and the Musicians Local Marching Band. Many hot summer days were spent decorating parade floats for the Heimatfest. The floats often won prizes due to Mr. Germann s decoations. Each year he sets up a meaningful Christmas display for which he has placed fifth, two thirds, second, and first in the Belleville area. He also won two firsts in the Globe Democrat Greater St. Louis Area Contest. Mr. Germann donated his first place prize money to the Shriner's Crippled Childrens' Hospital. With this background, Mr. Germann is truly the person to whom we are proud to dedicate this book. We will never be able to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to you, Mr. Germann. Picking out pictures for the yearbook are Sandy Duben-bostel, LuAnn Mueller, Mr. Germann, and Karen Eckert. (ABOVE) Putting up Christmas displays is only one of Mr. Germann's hobbies. (BELOW) Mr. Germann spends his leisure time making various decorations for school activities. 5 “HAPPY DAYS” WERE HERE AGAIN pm FRIt W •SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR C.LASS-•FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS •ADOMISSION-75 - Done in a FooJ 4 % Best-DresstJ B g 4 Girl Jitterbug Contest Be dressed actordinq t© fke s f quideli Sion op quests l- ' - Held in the old 3V Steve Kiefer picks up Jeff Litteken while Dan Kolditz, Eddie Cockrell, and Dave Amann think of a place to throw him. The junior class sponsored a 50’s Dance a t the school on Friday, September 27. Almost all of the students of NACHS participated in the day by dressing like teenagers from the 50's. The girls' clothing consisted of white blouses, loose sweaters, skirts worn below the knee, and saddle oxfords worn with bobby socks. The boys' attire was mainly rolled-up jeans, T-shirts, and leather jackets. A few teachers even participated in dressing for the occasion. At the dance, many couples entered the jitterbug contest. After a period of discussion, the judges chose Steve Junge and Cindy Gardiner as the winners. During the dance, the judges also selected Susie Skorcz and Roger Reeves as the best-dressed boy and girl. Mr. Germann and Dale Range demonstrate the method of punishment in the 50's. (ABOVE) Jeff Pearce and Steve Kiefer make the scene in the appropriate attire for 50's Day. (BELOW) The winners of the dance contest are Steve Junge and Cindy Gardiner. They showed great style and coordination doing their version of the jitterbug. NEW IMAGES REFLECTED CHANGE At NACHS, new images reflected change. This year, students found many new changes with which they had to accustom themselves. After making a stop at the new stop sign, students suddenly became aware of the no parking signs placed at their usual parking spot. The search of a new parking spot was perhaps an unwelcomed change; however, the change was made. Walking toward school, students noticed the new security and safety lights placed around the school. Near one of these lights, the U. S. Flag waved high in the sky. The flag was awarded to NACHS in the beginning of November by Senator Melvin Price through the boy scouts. This flag flew over the Capitol on September 18, 1974. As school began, many new faces were seen rushing to classes, Several girls have taken welding this year, a first, which proved to be a change in favor of women's lib. The English courses changed greatly. Many new courses, such as mythology, science fiction, debate, basic and advanced composition became available to students. The courses which were chosen by the students were one semester courses. Frank Seger helps keep the school in the best shape possible. New lights aid visitors to and from the school as well as provide security. This unexpected change proves to be a sore sight for the eyes. ) With the development of new and the enlarging of old organizations such as AV, FHA, FFA, and the Student Council, new faces were seen participating. The Student Council, was very active this year. One of their projects offered the students and community with a rock band concert, The First Gear. In February, students also enjoyed a homecoming dance (following two pages) sponsored by the student council. Another new dance, the 50-days dance, (preceding two pages) sponsored by the junior class, got the students into a swing of the old days. With the removal of the candy stand, most students either brought their brown bags to school for lunch or ate their lunch in the cafeteria for a small increased price since the price of food has risen. After school, several students worked on the Vespa yearbook. This year, the staff switched yearbook companies with which they received useful advice and new equipment, as well as spot color throughout the first 16 pages of this book. Developing our own pictures proved successful for the yearbook advisor and photographers. The fall baseball team was another success for NACHS. They had a winning fall season of 14 wins and only 2 losses. The team was teased that the new backstop on the baseball diamond was responsible for that accomplishment. This year, our school changed in many ways. The students at NACHS strived to receive the best of every change. (Above) The U. S. flag can be seen from many places. (Below) Coaches Trotter and Schierer watch the baseball team intently. FIRST GEAR REFLECTED CHANGE IN NACHS HAPPENINGS What a way to start the day with an assembly by THE FIRST GEAR! Mark Amann, Mr. Carr, and Patty Voelkel get it together in the twist contest. We were fortunate to have with us seven phenomenally talented musicians. They have two great albums on the market. The group, consisting of Lamelle Harris, Terry Haschmann (Spanky), Russell Gregory (Big Russ), Don Perry (Funky), Bill Sanders (Colonel), Wally Gilmour, and Jerry Idle, travel from coast to coast playing in such places as Lodge of the Four Seasons, Crown Center Hotel, The Other Door, and Chase Park Plaza Hotel plus numerous colleges and high schools. THE FIRST GEAR is the ultimate in versatility... funky soul, heavy rock, jazz blues, folk, smooth ballads with close harmony, and the kind of music that made the students want to get up and dance! Each member of the group is an outstanding solo musician with the astounding ability to work closely with the other members of THE FIRST GEAR, which brought us the tight brassy sound that is their trademark. 12 (ABOVE) Larnelle Harris flashes the floor with his fancy footwork. (BELOW) Funky feels the cool vibrations echoing through the gym. (ABOVE) The drums reflect the great beat put out by Spanky. (BELOW) Larnelle sets the pace, as he grinds away at the organ. Seniors participating in the senior skit named Ms. Eberdna Pearce, Ms. Jack Jacqueline Josephine Bumblebee Contest were (sitting) Ms. Bill Wilhel- Houston, Clint Bert Parks Wesolik, and Ms. Dave mina Petri, (standing) Elaine Eli Burk, Ms. Ebert Racquel Bartsokas. HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES BRIGHTENED NACHS Homecoming '75 was the first homecoming in four years and the first ever to have four days of planned activities. Posters were made by organizations, spirit buttons were sold by the student council, and Mr. Leggs contest was sponsored by the junior class. These were just a few things that went on during January 29 to February 1. Thursday was dress-up day. Awards were given to Karen Nagel and Darryl Mehrmann for the best dressed girl and boy. Thursday evening inter-class basketball games were played. The senior girls and junior boys took first place in the eight team tournament. Friday was school spirit day. Students showed their support for the team by wearing school colors (purple and gold). Seventh hour, students put on skits. The seniors won first place for their Ms. Bumblebee Contest. That evening winners of the Mr. Leggs contest were announced at half time of the junior varsity game between New Athens and Red Bud. Winners were Mr. Leggs Mike Muettner, first runner-up Dave Bartsokas, and a tie between Brent Reuss and Roy Mueller for second runner-up. Despite the Red Bud Musketeers effort to win and spoil our homecoming celebration both junior varsity and varsity won their basketball games. The homecoming celebration closed Saturday evening with a dance beginning at 8:00 p. m. featuring the music of Tatoo. •'What beautiful legs you have, Mike Buettner! exclaimed Cheryl Berry as she crowned him Mr. Leggs. (Above) During the junior skit, Cindy Gardiner stings three musketeers to death. (Below) Fans popped balloons to celebrate the homecoming victory. ACTIVITIES REFLECT THE Mike Buettner asks Cheri Laflen and Gina White, Do you think I can win the leg contest? Mike Recker, you old son-of-a-gun. Sandy Dudenbostel wasn't too excited with leaves in her hair, but Karen Eckert got a kick out of it. STUDENTS PERSONALITIES During her spare time, Hope Klingenberg works hard to meet the yearbook's first deadline. 17 Keep on Truckin' Jack Houston. Donna Friedrich and Gina Blum are suddenly interrupted while taking a test. (Above Left) Leave the halftime entertainment to the band, boys. (Above Right) Cathy Kirkpatrick takes a few moments to glance over her new magazine. (Right) Gina White collapses after a hard work-out at cheerleading practice. Paula Karber and Carol Wesolik decide whether or not she needs a cold shower. 18 J. SOUZA VISITED NACHS (Above) Mr. Thies greeted Jonas Demetrio Teles de Souza on Monday, December 16 as he attended his first day of school at New Athens High School. (Right) After Mr. Thies welcomed Jonas, Eric Wirth, (Jonas' host) showed him throughout the school. (Bottom Left) Walking through the halls of our school Jonas thought back to Brazil and the things he enjoyed there. Stamp collecting, swimming, playing volleyball, and watching soccer were a few of the things he enjoyed. He was president of the March 31 Club which is similar to our Student Council. (Bottom Right) After the tour through the school library, Jonas and Eric talked with Mrs. Renshaw. Jonas returned to Brazil on February 27. 19 “ANGEL STREET” WAS PRESENTED BY JUNIOR CLASS The junior class presented the play Angel Street by Gardver Davies on March 21 and 22. The story begins with Mr. Jack Man-ningham (Brent Reuss) torturing his wife, Mrs. Bella Manningham, (Cheryl Berry) into insanity. Inspector Rough (Alan Davis) tried to convince Mrs. Manningham that her husband was making her go insane. Mrs. Manningham half believed she was going insane and her maid, Elizabeth, (Barb Harwerth) proved faithful by comforting her. TTie other maid, Nancy, (Susie May) was having an affair with Mr. Manningham. All during the play, Rough, the police inspector, visited the house to prove Mr. Manningham committed murder for jewels. Rough had the help of two policemen, (Steve Junge and Darryl Mehrmann). The director, Miss Van Hove and the student director, Gina White were instrumental in the production of the play. They were helped by four committees: stage crew, properties, costumes, and publicity. Rough receives an unwelcome greeting at the door. CAST: (Sitting) Gina White, Susie May, Cheryl Berry. (Standing) Darryl Mehrmann, Brent Reuss, Barbara Harwerth, Steve Junge, Alan Davis. 20 (Above Left) Nancy says, Oh yes! I always wanted you ever since I first clapped eyes on you. I wanted you more than all of them. (Above Right) Mr. and Mr«. Manningham spend a quiet moment alone during the play. (Below) Mr. Manningham is captured by the three policemen. SENIORS PRESENTED “BREATH OF SPRING” The story by Peter Coke, began as Lady Beatrice (Debbie Grott) was given a mink stole by her maid (Sandy Dudenbostel). She was reminded of the maid's shady past and she suspected that the maid stole it from the neighboring flat. A former army officer (Craig Weber) and the other lodgers joined Beatrice in a plan to return the stole. Nanette Parry (LuAnn Mueller), a speech teacher, used her voice for impersonations and various accents. Alice Miller (Sheryl Kin-zinger) and Hattie Hatfield (Karen Eckert) helped with distractions. All of them took such delight in the scheme that they planned to continue stealing furs to benefit charity. Alice found recipients for the large sums of money collected. All the while Hattie was nervous about the police (Mike Buettner and Dave Bartsokas) finding out about their gang. Much goes on concerning the production for a play. The faculty directors included Miss Gretchen Van Hove and Mr. Jerry Ritter. Rita Kinzinger was the student director. Randy Steinheimer, Darla Rohr, Kim Meyer, Elaine Burk, Beth Klingenberg, Eric Wirth, and Jonas Souza were instrumental in the obtaining of properties and the construction of scenery. Jill Wade was the cast hairdresser. Helping with tickets were Debbie Hager, Barb Jordan, Theresa Lannom, Jill Wade, and Lana Behrens. (Below) CAST MEMBERS: Sandy Dudenbostel, Rita Kinzinger, student director; Karen Eckert, Dave Bartsokas, Sheryl Kinzinger, Mike Buettner, Debbie Grott, Craig Weber, and LuAnn Mueller. (Above) Karen Eckert, LuAnn Mueller, Debbie Grott, Sheryl Kinzinger, and Dave Bartsokas find that a wider mirror would be more helpful for putting on make-up. (Above) Alice (Sheryl Kinzinger), Brigadier (Craig Weber), and Beatrice (Debbie Grott) put on their old age act to stall police officer Pape (Mike Buettner). (Left) Putting on make-up is only one of the many time consuming preparations that are necessary in presenting a play. Here, Miss Van Hove, director, gets David Bart-sokas ready for his performance as policeman Kemp. (Below) Lily (Sandy Dudenbostel) backs away as Bee (Debbie Grott) questions her about the beautiful mink Lily gave her. 23 FFA SWEETHEARTS: Patty Pearce, retiring Chapter Sister; Jill Wade, new Chapter Sister; Sheryl Kinzinger, new Chapter Sweetheart; Tana Fietsam, retiring Chapter Sweetheart. Sheriff Craig Weber and his faithful deputy John Harwerth get ready to take on all opposers. WAGON WHEELS” ROLLED AT FFA DANCE Wagon Wheels was the theme of this year's FFA Dance with the musical entertainment from the Wellingtons. The evening was climaxed with the crowning of the new FFA Chapter Sweetheart, Sheryl Kinzinger, and the new Chapter Sister, Jill Wade. The retiring Sweetheart was Tana Fietsam and the retiring Sister was Patty Pearce. The other candidates were LaDonna Fritsche, Beth Klingenberg, Cindy Gardiner, Susie May, Wanda Heinecke, Sue Lagerbom, Elaine Burk, and Cheri Laflen. Craig Weber, Jill Wade, and Jack Houston really move as the night rolls on. Couples dance to the music of the Wellingtons. 25 CHAPTER SWEETHEART SHERYL KINZINGER Sheryl Kinzinger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Kinzinger and is a member of St. John s United Church of Christ in New Athens. Sheryl has brown hair, green eyes, and is 17 years , old. Among her hobbies are sewing, listening to music, and taking long walks in the woods. During her years at NACHS she has received a co-business manager pin and a Quill and Schroll pin. She has been a member of band, chorus, VESPA, Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, FHA, FFA, and in the junior and senior plays. After school Sheryl is planning to attend SlU-Carbondale. CHAPTER SISTER JILL WADE Jill Wade is the 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Wade and is a member of St. John's United Church in Christ in New Athens. She has been a member of SPOTLIGHT, band, GAA, and was vice-president of the junior class. Jill has received a 60-word per minute steno speed award, a steno production award, a typing award, and was second runner-up in Harvest Queen Contest. FHAQUEEN LUANN MUELLER LuAnn Mueller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mueller. She has green eyes light brown hair, is 17 years old, and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in New Athens. She enjoys drawing, painting, dancing, and listening to music. LuAnn was a member of FHA, VESPA, Art Club, Band, and in the junior and senior plays. She has received an Outstanding Art Award, a Quill and Scroll pin, and an assistant editor pin. After high school she plans to go on to Belleville Area College. FHA KING CRAIG WEBER Craig Weber is the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weber. He has hazel eyes, blonde hair, and is a member of St. Agatha s Church in New Athens. Craig has received an award in FFA Public Speaking Contest, first place chairman in District Five Parliamentary Procedure Contest, and an Outstanding Teenager of America Award. He was a member of Honor Society, Baseball, Letterman's Club, FFA, Art Club, and was in the junior and senior plays. His hobbies include shooting claybirds, playing hockey, being around horses, and playing the piano. Rita Steinheimer, Sheila Burk, and Karen Flood paint a picture for the FHA Dance. Cathy Reinhardt is enjoying the music by the band, Jay Plus Two. Many people attended the annual FHA Dance. 28 FHA COURT: Alan Davis, Mary Kreher, Darryl Mehr-mann, Susie Skorcz, Brent Reuss, Cheryl Berry, Steve Junge, Barb Harwerth, Betty Jansen, retiring queen; LuAnn Mueller, queen; Craig Weber, king; Terry Laf- len, retiring first runner-up; Bill Petri, Karen Eckert, Mike Buettner, Sheryl Kinzinger, Jack Houston, first runner-up; Debbie Rickert, first runner-up. COUPLES STROLLED THROUGH“SATURDAY IN THE PARK” On Saturday, February 8, the Future Homemakers of America had their annual sweetheart dance. Couples mused after sites as they strolled through the decorated gym which smartly carried the theme Saturday in the Park. The decorations for the dance included table decorations, neatly arranged streamers, and detailed wall paintings. The band was Jay Plus Two. Refreshments were provided by the FHA'ers. (Left) The reigning queen and king are LuAnn Mueller and Craig Weber. i 29 NACHS REFLECTED U 30 30N PAST HOMECOMINGS HOMECOMING COURT: (Front Row) Rodney Cockrell, sophomore prince; Lana Behrens, escort; Narvel Frit-sche, junior prince; Paula Karber, escort; JimWahlig, escort; Cindy Gardiner, Junior princess; Steve Junge, escort; Patty Voelkel, freshman princess; Brent Reuss, escort; Sharon Parker, sophomore princess; Dale Range, freshman prince; Karen Flood, escort. (Back Row) Tim Litteken, king candidate; Shoye Gaines, escort; Bill Petri, king candidate; Carol Wesolik, escort; David Rainey, king candidate; Gina White, escort; Cheryl Birkner, escort: Craig Weber, king; Annette Lehr, queen; Mike Muettner, escort; Jeannie Lagerbom, queen candidate; Clint Wesolik, escort; Jeff Pearce, escort; Mona Deutschman, queen candidate. The NACHS Homecoming Dance took place on February 1. The dance was sponsored by the Student Council in celebration of our basketball players' hard work this past season. The dance, which featured the band Tatoo, began at 8:00 p. m. and ended at 11:00. The highlight for the evening was the coronation, which began at 10:30. The 1974-75 Homecoming King and Queen are Craig Weber and Annette Lehr. (Below) For the first time in four years, NACHS held a Homecoming dance. The dance proved to be highly successful in both spirit and attendance. w eaujo VESPA OFFICERS: (Seated) LuAnn Mueller, co-editor; Randy Steinheimer, photographer's secretary and section editor; Carol Wesolik, section editor; Sheryl Kin-zinger, section editor and secretary; Karen Eckert, assistant editor. (Standing) Susan May , section editor; Eric Wirth, co-assistant business manager and section editor; Sheila Burk, section editor; LeeAnn Funk, business manager and section editor; and Sandy Dudenbostel, co-editor. Not Pictured: Carla Recker, co-assistant business manager, and Sue Lagerbom, treasurer. 34 VESPA STAFF: (Front Row) Edmond Schott, Mark Louise Miller, Leslie Schott. (Third Row) Hope Kling- Wright, Dave Moody, Terry Lewis, Rita Shipp, Patri- enberg, Jill Welzbacher, Cheryl Birkner, Debbie Beck, cia Lawrence. (Second Row) Kim Meyer, Shoye and Patty Huber. Gaines, Cheryl Berry, Elaine Burk, Susie Lagerbom, The 1973-74 VESPA was awarded first place by the Columbia School Press Association, so the New Athens VESPA staff started working early this year to make an even better yearbook for the students at NACHS. Since judging was based on the writing, production, and pictorial coverage of the school, the staff and photographers started thinking of new ways to reflect life at NACHA. They started the year by selecting a color, cover, and the basic fundamentals for the yearbook. The VESPA staff chose pictures, had class pictures taken, called places of business for ads, created captions, titles, and wrote copy. This year was different in a variety of ways. The main difference is that the staff had a different yearbook company. A result of this is the fact that the staff had four deadlines instead of the usual three. Also the summer supplement had more pages than years before. The seniors got their pictures sooner this year due to the senior pictures being taken the first couple days of school. The New Athens yearbook staff is always looking for new and better ways of doing things. Debbie Rickert and Kim Meyer take a rest after looking for the best pictures for their VESPA pages. 35 HONOR CLUBS HELPED REFLECT CHANGE Membership in Quill and Scroll was limited to juniors or seniors. Other requirements were that the person had to be in the upper-third of their class in general scholastic standing, and had done superior work in some phase of journalism or school publications work. Last of all, they had to be approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. Students were selected by the faculty members to join the National Honor Society. To be eligible students must have been a sophomore, junior or senior, and have maintained a 4-point average or better on a 5-point scale. A list of these students were given to the faculty and were rated for their leadership, character, and service. Selected students were then notified during the Honors Day assembly. This year the Society provided a free tutoring service that helped students who were having problems with their classes. QUILL AND SCROLL: (Front Row) Mr. Germann, advisor. (Second Row) LuAnn Mueller, Sandy Dudenbos-tel, Karen Eckert. (Third Row) Sheryl Kinzinger, Randy Steinheimer. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (Front Row) Susie Skorcz, Cindy Gardiner, Rita Kinzinger, Sandy Dudenbostel, and Sheryl Kinzinger. (Second Row) Mr. Martin, sponsor, Clint Wesolik, Dave Bartsokas, Randy Kinzinger, Craig Weber, and Randy Steinheimer. The New Athens Science Club was one of the better outlets for people who were more academically minded. Officers were Jim Kreher, president, Dave Moodey, vice president, and Susie Skorzc, secretary-treasurer. The Science Club did many interesting and worthwhile projects which included testing rainwater for pollution and acidity, creating polyuretahne foam and making Christmas bells at the same time, and generally increasing their knowledge of the science world. SCIENCE CLUB: (Front Row) Dave Moodey, Carol Wesolik, Karen Flood, Susie Skorcz, and Mike Recker. (Second Row) Doug Kinzinger, Allan Parker, Jim Kreher, Dan Kolditz, Mary Kreher, Louise Miller, Mike Buettner, and Mr. Barnes, sponsor. (In Tree) Eric Wirth and Randy Steinheimer. CLUBS MIRRORED CHANGE NACHS' newest club was the Audio Visual Club. Sponsored by Mrs. Renshaw, the purpose was to promote interest in the use of video tape machines. At the first meeting, officers were elected. They were Dave Moodey, president, Allan Parker, vice president, Brent Reuss, secretary, and Steve Kiefer, treasurer. AUDIO VISUAL CLUB: (Lying) Mike Buettner and Brent Reuss. (Front Row) Eric Wirth, Mark Stehl, Roy Mueller, Dennis Works and Louise Miller. (Second Row) Allan Parker, Randy Steinheimer, Carla Recker, and Mrs. Renshaw, sponsor. (Third Row) Steve Kiefer and Dave Moodey. 37 CHESS CLUB: (Front Row) Brian Mehrmann, Jeff vice-president; Ed Cockrell, Randy Steinheimer, Tim Pearce, Roy Mueller, Susie May, Michael Buettner, Meyer, Ronald Wolstenholm and Phillip Powers, advi- president; Louise Miller. (Second Row) Clint Wesolik, sors. Not Pictured: Rick Stoops, secretary-treasurer. CHESS CLUB TAUGHT NEW ASPECTS OF CHESS Chess club was in its second year at NACHS. The club met every other week under the advisement of Mr. Phillip Powers and Mr. Ronald Wolstenholm. Members solved any problems that appeared during the games and also played against one another. Chess club was open to the public. 38 Concentration is shown on the faces of Jeff Pearce and Tim Meyer as they study their game of chess. ART CLUB: (Front Row) Susie May, Eric Wirth, Sue Lagerbom, Curt Stevenson. (Back Row) Paula Karber, LuAnn Mueller, Tim Litteken, Jerry Baker, Annette Lehr, Dennis Claunch, Rusty Main, Stuart Thies, Cindy Gardiner, Allan Parker, Craig Weber, Mr. Wolstenholm, Advisor. ART CLUB INCLUDED MANY PHASES OF ART This year was one of the Art Club's biggest years in terms of membership and projects. The projects included a mural of New Athens history, a cornucopia which was filled with food and distributed to the New Athens Home for the Aged and the needy in the area. Another project, constructing a Yellow Jacket for a mascot for the basketball team was thought about. Officers were Annette Lehr, President; Craig Weber, vice-president; Paula Karber, secretary, and Cindy Gardiner, treasurer. ART CLUB: (Kneeling) Randy Stein-heimer, Louise Miller. (Back Row) Sandy Dudenbostel, Mr. Wolstenholm, advisor; Patty Lawrence, Myra Porch, Barb Berthold, Cheryl Birkner. Not Pictured: Cindy Knop. 39 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS PARTICIPATED IN GROUP ACTIVITIES This year the FHA participated in many activities. They started the year with their annual wiener roast which was to be held at the New Athens Community Park but because of incumbant weather conditions was held in the home economics room at school. After the new members were initiated, they held regular meetings where they discussed their plans for the months to come. Some of these were a rally at Marissa, bake sale, selling Stanley products, and the FHA Dance. Marilyn Miller is a cautious waiter. FHA: (Front Row) Marilyn Miller, vice-president of public relations; Cheryl Birkner, co-chairman of points system; Beth Litteken, historian; LuAnn Mueller, president; Cathy Reinhardt, vice-president; Debbie Grott, second vice-president; Barb Harwerth, secretary; Susie May, co-chairman of points; Sharon Parker, vice-president of projects. 40 Cathy Schilling, vice-president of recreation. (Second Row) Sheryl Kinzinger, Wanda Heinecke, Debbie Mueller, Sue Lagerbom, Rita Kinzinger, Karen Eckert, Sandy Cowden, Mary Steinheimer, Mary Ann Kreher, Cindy Knop, Cindy Juenger, Cheryl Berry, Myra Porch, Sandy Dudenbostel. Faye Birkner and Sharon Kreher get it while it's hot. FHA: (Front Row) Marjorie Wayland, Judy Reuss, Karen Flood, Sheryl Weidemann, Ruth Kinzinger, Debbie Kinzinger, Becky Schmidt. (Second Row) Sharon Kreher, Faye Birkner, Rita Steinheimer, Anita Haubrich, Patty Juenger, Marie Harbaugh, Sherry Stoops, Diana Seger, Ann Gale, Pam Gale, Diana Dougherty. (Third Row) Sheila Burk, Carol Wesolik, Patty Huber, Mrs. Tinney, advisor. Not Pictured: Rita Shipp, Patty Lawrence, Karen Dudenbostel. 41 FFA SWEETHEARTS AND OFFICERS: Jill Wade, Chapter Sister; Sheryl Kinzinger, Chapter Sweetheart; Craig Weber, president; Randy Kinzinger, secretary; Mr. Pet- rowich, advisor; David Rainey, reporter; John Harwerth, vice-president; Darryl Mehrmann, sentinal; Rodney Liefer, treasurer. RECORD NUMBER OF GIRLS JOIN FFA The New Athens FFA initiated four girls in the organization which before was mainly made up of boys. They joined the boys on cookouts, dances, and other activities—even basketball between different FFA organizations. In August, the FFA held its annual camp-out at Clearwater Lake, Missouri, where the group enjoyed swimming and camping among other activities. The girls were just as proud as the boys when the New Athens FFA captured first place in the Soil Judging Contest. Charlie Harbaugh received second place (individually) while the rest of the team, Craig Weber, captain; Randy Kinzinger, Tim Meyer, Roy Mueller, and alternates Brian Mehrmann, Roger Maurer, Ray Neff, and David Amann cheered on. The New Athens FFA also captured second place out of twenty schools in the Parliamentary Procedure Contest. The team consisted of Craig Weber, Charlie Harbaugh, Rick Stoops, Randy Kinzinger, Tim Meyer, Roy Mueller, and alternates Ray Pour and Mike Hoffman. The FFA Parlimentary team won first place in the District V Parlimentary Procedure Contest at Carbondale. Craig Weber received top honor as individual chairman out of ten schools. Robert Berry! Shaving cream goes on your face, not on your hair. 42 Dale Range, Tim Meyer, and Ray Pour were really cheerful about their FFA initiation stunt. FFA: (Front Row) Curtis Wright, Charlie Harbaugh, Ray Neff, Dennis Kaiser, Mark Wright, Lee Shoemaker, Alvin Juenger, Rick Stoops, Louise Miller, Eddie Vogler. (Second Row) David Amann, Robert Berry, Ray Pour, Roy Mueller, Dale Range, Mike Hoffman, Mark Amann, Robert Maurer, Tim Meyer, Brian Mehrmann. Not Pictured: Patty Lawrence, Roger Maurer, Carolyn Miller, Tina Bradenberger, and Mike Shoemaker. 43 PEP CLUB: (Front Row) Carla Recker, Debbie Beck, Jeff Litteken, vice-president; Shelia Burk, Judy Kaiser, Becky Schmidt, Jack Houston, Diane Dougherty, Miss Glenda Jent, advisor. (Second Row) Louise Miller, points chairman; Marilyn Miller, secretary-treasurer; Karen Flood, Carolyn Miller, Rita Steinheimer, Beth Litteken, Sharon Stoops, Leslie Schott. (Third Row) Patrick Dougherty, Gina White, Carol Wesolik, Paula Karber, Lana Behrens, Mary Steinheimer. (Fourth Row) Cheryl Birkner, Cindy Gardiner, Rick Behrens, Shoye Gaines, Myra Porch, Cindy Knop, president. Not Pictured: Debbie Richert. 44 CLUBS PROMOTED SCHOOL SPIRIT GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: (Bottom Row) Ann Gale, Donna Gale, president. (Second Row) LeeAnn Funk, Susie Skorcz, vice-president. (Third Row) Barb Harwerth, Susie Lagerbom, points chairman; Donna Lewis, Cathy Kirkpatrick, Miss Glenda Jent, advisor. (Fourth Row) Gina White, Audre Werner, Jill Welz-bacher, Christi Chrisman, Diane Rickert. (Fifth Row) Sheryl Weidemann, Debbie Kinzinger, Hope Kling-enberg, Wanda Heinecke, Paula Karber, Lynn Schott. (Top Row) Rita Steinheimer, Karen Flood, Becky Schmidt, Mary Steinheimer, Pam Gale, Anita Hau-brich. LETTERMEN'S CLUB: (Bottom Row) Cheryl Birkner, Gina White, Lana Behrens, Cindy Gardiner, Paula Karber. (Second Row) Darryl Mehrmann, vice-president; Brent Reuss, Dennis Kaiser, secretary; Steve Kiefer, Paul Kaiser. (Third Row) Mr. Fred Blumberg, The Pep Club supported our teams and cheerleaders this past year. This club was open to the entire student body of NACHS. Girls' Athletic Association spent many Monday evenings playing volleyball, basketball, and badminton. In addition to their meetings, they held a Christmas party on December 16. The NACHS Lettermen's Club consisted of seventeen varsity lettermen from baseball, cross-country, basketball, cheerleading, and track and field. The Lettermen's Club undertook another project this year— publishing a bi-monthly sports newsletter called the HIVE-JIVE. It contained stories of the previous week's games, interviews, jokes, rules, quizzes, etc. advisor; Clint Wesolik, president; Jim Wahlig, Mike Buettner, Steve Junge, Dave Battsokas, Tim Kirkpatrick. (Top Row) Jeff Pearce, Rick Behrens, Jack Houston, Mike Recker, treasurer. Not Pictured: Carol Wesolik. Marilyn Miller and Zita DeSpain wait for a set-up from Cheri Laflen. Come on, Cheri. Hit it! FTA REFLECTED STUDENTS FUTURE GOALS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA: (Front Row) Sandy Dudenbostel, vice-president; Donna Gale, Randy Steinheimer, Wanda Heinecke, public relations; Paula Karber, Ruth Kinzinger. (Standing) Mrs. Canning, advisor; Cathy Kirkpatrick, Kim Meyer, Karen Eckert, president; LeeAnn Funk, Susie May, Eric Wirth, Diane Rickert, Jill Welzbacher, Donna Lewis, Gina White, secretary-treasurer; Mike Buettner, Marjorie Wayland, Karen I udenbostel. This year the Future Teachers of America was an organization which provided students with an opportunity for the exploration in the field of teaching. Students in FTA spent their free periods helping out grade school teachers in first through sixth grades. They performed tasks such as grading-papers, helping the younger students with their homework, and passing out daily papers. The FTA met every month. Students had a chance to report on their class situations and student contacts for that month. In addition, guest speakers attended meetings to present topics for the evening discussions. Speakers presentations were of a wide variety and included everything from slide shows and speeches to demonstrations. In recognition of National Education Week, FTA members distributed decorated cupcakes to all faculty members. Throughout the year, the FTA united with many neighboring FTA organizations to express the organizations' similarities and differences in carrying out projects. FTA member Randy Steinheimer, finds out what teaching is all about by the best teacher--experience. 46 STUDENT COUNCIL SUPPORTED SCHOOL SPIRIT STUDENT COUNCIL: (Front Row) Karen Flood, Audre Werner, secretary-treasurer; Donna Lewis, Jack Houston, Wanda Heinecke, vice-president; Dan Kolditz. (Back Row) Mike Buettner, president; Mr. Berowski, advisor; Rusty Main. Not Pictured: Tom Reinhardt, Jan Klingenberg, and Annette Lehr. This year the student council proved to be one of NACHS most industrious organizations. Under the advisory of Mr. Paul Berowski, the student council engaged in many activities for the betterment of NACHS. Promoting school spirit as their major goal throughout the year, the student council sold candy to raise funds for a school homecoming. The Homecoming, which lasted for four days and included everything from inter-class basketball games between the boys and the girls to a theatrical contest between classes, proved to be a huge success in the promotion of student spirit. Also during this time the student council sold spirit buttons to help finance an evening dance, featuring Tatoo, to officially close the Homecoming festivities. Also this past year the student council sponsored an evening rock concert in the new gym. The band featured for the evening was The First Gear. For the cautious students who might not be adventurous enough to attend the concert, the NACHS student body was given a taste of what The First Gear could do one morning prior to the concert. The evening performance proved a high turnout on both the students' and The First Gear's parts. The Student Council is to be truly commended for their work this past year. They have come to be one of NACHS most valuable and resourceful organizations. It is hoped they will continue in their endeavors in the years to come. This year the student council sponsored The First Gear in both an assembly and evening concert in the new gym. Student council members Donna Lewis, Annette Keams, Jack Houston, and Mike Buettner count ballots for homecoming candidates. 47 SPOTLIGHT STAFF: Elaine Burk, Randy Steinheimer, Cockrell, Dave Moodey, Gina White, assistant editor; editor; Leslie Schott, Myra Porch, Eric Wirth, Allan and Rod Cockrell. Not Pictured: Jill Wade, assistant Parker, Cindy Knop, Dennis Works, LeeAnn Funk, Ed editor; and Mrs. Cindy Adamson, advisor. NEW SPONSOR AND LARGER STAFF HELPED SPOTLIGHT STRIVE TO MIRROR CHANGE. This year, SPOTLIGHT emcompassed many changes and plans. The changes included a new advisor, Mrs. Adamson, an increased sports department, movie reviews, interviews, articles about records, and many others. Plans included sending SPOTLIGHT to Beck Vocational Center for printing, pictures, advertising, and color print. The editor was Randy Steinheimer and was assisted by Gina White and Jill Wade. 48 Myra Porch hands out the Christmas issue of SPOTLIGHT to Larry Doty. CHORUS HIGHLIGHTED VARIOUS MUSICAL EVENTS CHORUS: (First Row) Melissa Wayland, Diane Rickert, Lagerbom, Lisa Pitchford. (Third Row) Paula Karber, Gina White, Audre Wemer, Ruth Kinzinger. (Second Donna Hagan, Mike Buettner, Jill Welzbacher, Rita Row) Karen Eckert, Sheryl Kinzinger, Louise Miller, Sue Kinzinger. Second period each day found the NACHS chorus practicing for such events as the Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts, and the annual Festival and Contest. The chorus was open to all students in high school. This year the chorus was divided into four sections: first soprano, second soprano, alto, and tenor. Under the direction of Miss Van Hove, the chorus highlighted the various concerts throughout the year, and gave the concert audiences a taste of the beauty of well-performed vocal music. Miss Van Hove, the choral director, runs over a selection for the next concert. 49 BAND PERFORMANCES REFLECTED HOURS OF HARD WORK This year the NACHS band engaged in many musical activities including their Fall and Spring Concerts, band festivals, and parades. The band reflected many hours of hard work. 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 and Christmas parties. During the basketball season, the band played between and during halftimes of the home high school basketball games. In June, the band, consisting of 73 band members, 3 majorettes, and 9 jackettes, performed at the last official school function of the year--graduation of the Class of 1975. BAND: (Front Row) Karen Flood. (Second Row) Scott Wright, LuAnn Mueller, Rita Kinzinger, Debbie Rickert, Pattie Huber, Sheryl Weide-mann, Sheryl Kinzinger, Hope Klingenberg, Debbie Beck, Becky Schmidt. (Standing) Donna Gale, Donna Friederich, Shoye Gaines, Jill Wade. BAND: (Front Row) Karen Eckert. (Second Row) Paula Kar-ber, Cheryl Birkner, Ruth Kinzinger. (Third Row) Patty Juenger, Audre Werner, Beth Klingenberg, Melanie May. BAND: (Front Row) Tina Brandenburger, Sharon Stoops, Clint Wesolik, Scott Hessick, Carol Wesolik, Randy Steve Junge, Debbie Hager, Doug Kinzinger. (Standing) Steinheimer. BAND: (Front Row) Mike Shoemaker, Dan Kolditz, Dave Bryant, Steve Wilson, Dale Engel, Roy Mueller, Alan Schoepp, Brent Reuss, Mike Hoffman, Rich Koe- nigstein, Eric Wirth. (Back Row) Doug Schneider, Darryl Mehrmann, Bill Chrisman, Stuart Thies, Curt Stevenson , Rusty Main. 51 BAND: David Bartsokas, Mike Wirth, Ray Neff, Randy Kin-zinger, Rick Behrens. The high school band presents an assembly for NACHS Student body. BAND: (Front Row) Mike Buettner. (Second Row) Christi Chrisman, Cheri Laflen, LeeAnn Funk. (Third Row) Cindy Gardiner, Jill Welzbacher, Lana Behrens, Gina Blum, Peggy Laflen, Debbie Kinzinger. (Standing) Gina White, Alan Davis. BAND: (Front Row) Don Sexton, director; Jack Houston, Cindy Knop, Dale Range. (Back Row) John Pitchford, Bob Kearns, Charlie Osborn, Rick Schneider. DANCE BAND: (Front Row) Christi Chrisman, LeeAnn Funk, Cheri Laflen, Mike Buettner, Gina White. (Second Row) Jack Houston, Dave Bartsokas, Mike Wirth, Rick Behrens, Randy Kinzinger, Karen Eckert. (Third Row) Eric Wirth, Alan Davis, Brent Reuss, Darryl Mehrmann, Steve Junge. (Standing) Don Sexton, Stu art Thies, Bill Chrisman. LAB BAND: (Front Row) Christi Chrisman, LeeAnn Funk, Cheri Laflen, Mike Buettner, Gina White. (Second Row) Jack Houston, David Bartsokas, Eric Wirth, Mike Wirth, Alan Davis, Rick Behrens, Brent Reuss, Randy Kinzinger, Darryl Mehrmann, Steve Junge. (Standing) Cindy Knop, Dale Range, Stuart Thies, Bill Chrisman. JACKETTES: (Front Row) Wanda Heinecke, Sue Lager-bom, Sheila Burk. (Second Row) Sharon Parker, Cindy Osborn, Elaine Burk, Cheryl Berry, Diane Rickert, Donna Lewis. 54 LAB BAND: (Front Row) Karen Eckert, Jill Wade, Lu- director; Lana Behrens, Cindy Gardiner, Peggy Laflen, Ann Mueller, Shoye Gaines, Paula Karber, Ruth Kin- Jill Welzbacher, Debbie Hager, Karen Flood, zinger, Audre Werner. (Standing) Mr. Don Sexton, 55 MAJORETTES: Cindy Gardiner, Paula Karber, Audre Werner HELPERS REFLECT NEW WAYS BY HELPING OFFICE PERSONNEL HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: Rita Kinzinger, Sue Knewitz, secretary; Cathy Kirkpatrick, Carolyn Miller, Elaine Burk, LeeAnn Funk, Sharon Parker, Brenda Rader, Sheila Burk, Curtis Wright, Cindy Osborn, Cheryl Berry, Cindy Knop, Shoye Gaines, and Debbie Hager. Not Pictured: Sandy Dudenbostel. Every hour, each office helper had his own duty to perform for the secretaries. These duties consisted of running small errands, collecting absentee slips, and making photostatic copies for teachers. SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE HELP: Norma Parker, Mark Stehl, and Carla Recker. Librarian assistants help in the library by checking out books and replacing books to their shelves. Also to make it easier for the librarian and the students, a new book return was added. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY HELP: Paul Kaiser, Jim Wahlig, and Eddie Cockrell. 56 GRADE SCHOOL OFFICE HELP: (Sitting) Debbie Powers, Cathy Schilling, Kim Fietsam, Jamie Needham, Karen secretary; Jeannie Kirchhoefer, Dennis Works. (Stand- Dudenbostel. ing) Marie Harbaugh, Cathy Reinhardt, Susan Skorcz, HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY HELP: (Sitting) Cheryl Glaus, Tessie Schlesinger, Kathy Andres, Patty Lawrence, (Kneeling) LuAnn Cissell. (Standing) Tim Karban, Ron Erb, Myra Porch, Mrs. Renshaw, librarian; Diane Seger, Diana Dougherty, Mark Burk. 57 BASEBALL JACKETS STREAK TO 14-2 RECORD The Fall of 1974 proved to be a successful campaign for the NACHS Baseball squad. Their final record was 14-2 (3-0 in conference play.) A disheartening loss to Marissa opened the season. After four straight victories over Coulterville, Red Bud, Lebanon, and Waterloo, the Jackets lost the first game of a double-header to Meridian, then went on to a 10-game winning streak. The highlights of the season were a double header sweep over Trico, two wins over Okawville and avenging an earlier loss to Marissa. Strong front-line pitching by Jack Houston, Mike Wirth, and Steve Junge with Dennis Kreher holding down bull pen responsibilities. Mike Wirth, even though only a freshman, allowed no hits against the Steeleville battery. In the hitting department, Clint Wesolik led the team with a .538 batting average. Other positive aspects of the team were a balanced attack and strong defense. Probably the most important factors was the inner confidence created by winning and a belief that one is capable of doing his best every time he steps on the field. An unknown jacket player streaks across first base. VARSITY: (Front Row) Batgirls: Beth Litteken, Susie Skorcz, Mary Steinheimer. (Second Row) Mike Rec-ker, manager; Jim Wahlig, Jack Houston, John Pitch-ford, Mike Wirth, Dennis Kreher, Ray Pour, Rod Cockrell, and Dan Kolditz. (Third Row) Coach Char- les Schierer, Clint Wesolik, Dave Amann, Darryl Mehrmann, Dennis Kaiser, Brent Reuss, Steve Junge, Paul Kaiser, Craig Weber, and Assistant Coach Warren Trotter. 60 VARSITY (14-2) Jackets Marissa 9,6 Opp. 10,4 Red Bud 7 2 Coulterville 15 0 Lebanon 6 4 Waterloo 6 2 Mounds-Meridian 2,6' 5,3 Valmeyer 9 0 Trico 6, 5 0,3 St. Henry 7 2 Gibault 3 0 Okawville 3,7 1,3 Steeleville 12 0 JUNIOR VARSITY (5-2) Meridian 7,12 8,2 Waterloo 4,4,4 8,0, 3 Marissa 10 A Okawville 4 2 (Above) After the double sweep over Trico, Coach Sch-ierer discusses the team's strong and weak points. (Below) The 6-0 victory against Trico shows a new image reflected by the Yellow Jackets with a 14-2 record. JUNIOR VARSITY: (Front Row) Batgirls: Susie Skorcz, Mary Steinheimer, and Beth Litteken. (Second Row) Mike Recker, manager; Mark Amann, Jim Wahlig, Dale Range, John Pitchford, Ray Pour, Dennis Kreher, Scott Stehl, Rich Koenigstein, Larry Doty, and Jeff Litteken. (Third Row) Tim Meyer, Jeff Pearce, Dave Amann, Mike Wirth, Rod Cockrell, Dan Kolditz, Eddie Cockrell, and Coach Warren Trotter. 61 SPIRIT ENLIVENED THE JACKETS (11-14) VARSITY BASKETBALL: (Front Row) Mike Wirth, Dar- Fred Blumberg, Dave Bartsokas, Mike Buettner, Clint ryl Mehrmann, Dennis Works, Brent Reuss, Jim Wahlig, Wesolik, Bill Petri, Steve Junge, Steve Kiefer. Mike Recker, team manager. (Second Row) Coach Mascot Dan Schatte, Class of 1989, gets in extra practice before the game. 62 Tough defense is the key to a Jacket victory. (Above Right) During time outs and practices, manager Mike Recker is always present to help out coaches and players. (Above) He's big, he's bad, he's Bart, and nobody is going to take that trophy away from Dave Bartsokas. Finishing the 1974-1975 basketball season, the New Athens Yellow Jackets compiled a 5-9 slate in Cahokia Conference games and an overall record of 11-14. After starting the season in fine fashion with two victories, the Jackets suffered five straight defeats. The most disappointing of these was to NACHS fierce rivals, the Marissa Meteors, 63-46. Over Christmas vacation, the Jackets participated in the annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament, easily beating Valmeyer 68-38, but losing to the eventual tourney champions, the Venice Red Devils, 45-74. An upset over Columbia, 61-60, one of the stronger teams in the Cahokia Conference, added much confidence and spirit to the team. In their second game of the Chester tournament, New Athens again faced the Marissa Meteors. Much support and spirit was displayed from both the community and school. New Athens came to within 3 points after a 15-point deficit at half time, but in the end were unable to demolish the Meteors. We lost the contest, 44-47. In the third-place game of the tournament, the team came back and put down the Steeleville Warriors, 55-49. Another highlight of this past season was avenging an earlier loss to the Red Bud Musketeers in a much spirited homecoming game, 66-51. Throughout the season, tough defense spirited the Jackets onto many exciting victories. Many underclassmen experiencing much action, will be beneficial to the future NACHS basketball teams. SCOREBOARD VARSITY (11-14) JR. VAR. (10-6) OP VAR. TEAM JV OP 51 46 Valmeyer 56 44 41 Steeleville 52 41 63 46 Marissa 50 49 74,56 61,46 W aterloo 36,92 2 ot 60,80 50,86 39,62 Lebanon 49,62 72,74 48,37 42,45 Freeburg 64,62 62,55 56 46 Trico 54 53 45,60 66,82 Dupo 56 44 78,60 59,53 Wesclin 52,77 70,67 60,71 2 ot 61,66 Columbia 64 74 69,51 60,66 Red Bud 62,72 73,56 COLUMBIA-FREEBURG TOURNEY VAR. TEAM OP. 68 Valmeyer 38 45 Venice 74 CHESTER TOURNEY 68 Freeburg 44 44 Marissa 47 55 Steeleville 49 REGIONAL TOURNEY 70 Coulterville flU 47 52 Waterloo 59 ★Denotes conference games m v 63 Brian Mehrmann found that he would rather fight Wright Carter from Freeburg than loose the game. FROSH. (6-7)-SOPH. (2-2) SPIRITED CHANGE FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD (6-7) OPP. TEAM FRESH. 38,69,58 Waterloo 49, 49, 56 28 Okawville 48 57,59 Lebanon 39,58 41 Marissa 70 62,74 Red Bud 48,54 31,38 Columbia 40,41 41 Steeleville 44 60 Freeburg 58 SOPHOMORE SCOREBOARD (2-2) OPP. TEAM SOPH. 39 Steeleville 52 74 Dupo 75 84 Lebanon 43 58 Columbia 45 Both freshman and sophomore teams started the year with two victories in a row. Then both were badly defeated by Lebanon. The freshman went on to reighn over Marissa with a score of 70-41. The sophomores on the other hand played thier last game defeated by Columbia. The freshman team ended up with a (6 - 7) season and the sophomores with a (2 - 2) season. The coming years will be a challenge for the Yellow Jackets but with the help of Coach Charlie Schierer they will pull through. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM: (Kneeling) Scott Stehl, Eddie Cockrell, Mike Hoffman, Rick Koen-ingstein, Jeff Pearce, Tim Kirkpatrick, Paul Schneider, Brian Mehrmann, Jim Wahlig, Roy Mueller, Mark Amann, Dale Range, Rodney Cockrell, Coach Schierer. Not Pictured: John Pitchford. 64 Mike Hoffman squeezes by Rich Keher on his way to the finish line. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM (4-9) SET NEW SCHOOL RECORD The Cross Country Jackets participated in thirteen Dual and Triangular meets finishing with a 4-9 record. They placed fifth in the Varsity Cohokia Conference Meet, placed tenth out of seventeen teams in the Wes-clin Invitational, and placed fifteenth out of twenty-five teams in the Waterloo Invitational. The four victories set a new shcool win record. The New Athens Cross Country Jackets look for an even better record next year since the top five runners were four sophomores and a freshman. It is also hoped that the new freshman members will strengthen the team. Top Individual Team Points in order from first to seventh place are: Rick Behrens-105, Dennis Works-84, Mike Hoffman-75, Jeff Pearce-59, Steve Kiefer -36, Mike Buettner-26, Ron Erb-19. These boys were also Varsity Letter winners. Completing the team were the J.V. Letter winners—Roy Mueller and A1 Schoepp. CROSS COUNTRY: (Front Row) Dennis Works, Steve Kiefer, Mike Buettner, Rick Behrens, Jeff Pearce. (Second Row) Coach Powers, Alan Schoepp, Mike Hoffman, Roy Mueller. 65 CHEERLEADERS PROMOTED SCHOOL SPIRIT VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (Front Row) Gina White. (Second Row) Lana Behrens, Cindy Gardiner, Carol Wesolik, Cheryl Birkner, and Paula Karber. In May of 1974 the cheerleaders were picked according to their ability to do acrobatics, a floor cheer, and a sideline. Along with this, coordination, appearance, and general crowd appeal were considered. The judging panel consisted of coaches, sponsors, and teachers. During the 1974-1975 season, the Varsity cheerleaders spent many hours practicing and renewing old cheers. They worked especially hard for the Chester Cheerleading Trophy, but unfortunately did not finish in the top three. The JV Cheerleaders supported the Frosh-Sophomore team in their individual tournaments. They worked hard to pep up the players and get the fans to yell. During the year the cheerleaders practice hard, conduct pep rallies and make an effort ,to encourage school spirit for our Jacket team. JV CHEERLEADERS: (Front Row) Shoye Gaines, Rita Stein-heimer, Karen Flood. (Second Row) Carla Recker, Beth Litteken, Debbie Beck, (Third Row) Sheila Burk. Sheila Burk shows off her new pose for cheerleading. Karen Flood does not think that cheerleading is all that amusing while Rita Steinheimer and Beth Litteken do. 67 SENIORS REFLECT ON DAYS AT NACHS The seniors had a total of 66 students. As freshmen, they were a class numbering 75. During the freshman year there was much confusion resulting from new sub-' jects and teachers. Both during the freshman and sophomore year the class staged successful paper drives. The industrious junior year included the class play, Here Come the Brides with a bake sales afterward, magazine sales, working in the candy stand, and decorating for the ptom. The momentous senior year included magazine sales, the senior play, A Breath of Spring with a bake sale afterward, senior dress-up and dress-down days, and other senior graduation activities. (Left) Class Officers: Mr. Wolstenholm, advisor; Brenda Radar, secretary; Lana Behrens, treasurer; Miss Jent, advisor; Bill Petri, president; Jerry Baker, vice-president. KATHY SUE ANDRES: Cheerlead- JERRY BAKER: Pep Club 1; Art WILLIAM BAKER er 3; Choral Music 1,2,3; GAA 1; Club 3,4; Class V. Pres.4. Library Help 4; Science Club 1. 70 DAVID BARTSOKAS: Honor Society 3,4; Letterman's Club 1,2,3, 4; Science Club 2; Instrumental Music 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Band 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4. LANA BEHRENS: Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; SPOTLIGHT 2,3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2, 3,4; Class Treas.3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. MICHAEL BUETTNER: FHA Court 3,4; FT A 3,4; V. Pres. 3; Letter-man's Club 1,2, 3,4; Science Club 3; SPOTLIGHT 1; Student Council 4; VESPA 1; Instrumental Music 1, 2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2, 3,4; Choral Music 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Cross Country 1,3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Class President 3. ELAINE BURK: FFA Court 3,4; FTA 4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1; SPOTLIGHT 4; VESPA 3,4; Jack-ette 1, 2,3,4; High School Office Help 4. DAVID L.CRANE RAMONA DEUTSCHMAN: GAA 1; Pep Club 1,2,4; SPOTLIGHT 1,2, 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2, 3. i l 71 I RONALD ERB: Basketball 1,2,3; Cross Country 3,4; Library Help 4. LaDONNA FRITSCHE: CAA 2; SPOTLIGHT 2,3; VESPA 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2; FFA Court 3,4; Prom Court 3. JUNE GREENLEE: Pep Club 1; Art Club 4; Girls'Volleyball 3; High School Office Help 4. DEBORAH GROTT: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Second V. Pres.4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Instrumental Music 3; Choral Music 1,2; Class Play 3,4. DEBBIE HAGER: Student Council 3; Instrumental Music 1,2, 3,4; Choral Music 1; Grade School Office Help 3. JOHN HARWERTH: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Conductor 2; Sentinel 3; V. Pres.4. HENRY HOERCHER: Baseball 1,2; High School Office Help 4. JAVIE HOOVER JACK HOUSTON: FFA 1; Letterman's Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Instrumental Music 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4; FHA Court 3,4; Prom Court 3. BARBARA JORDAN CYNTHIA JUENGER: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Library Help 1. PAUL KAISER: Letterman's Club 1,2,3; Baseball 2,3,4. TIMOTHY KARBAN: FFA 1,2. RITA KINZINGER: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Historian 3; FTA 1; Honor Society 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2,3,4; Choral Music 1,2,4; High School Office Help 4. SHERYL KINZINGER: FFA Court 3, 4; Sweetheart 4; FHA Court 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3, 4; V.Pres.4; Quill G Scroll 2,3,4; VESPA 2,3,4; Bus. Man. 3; Section Ed.4; Secretary 4; Instiumental Music 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; Choral Music 1, 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. JEANNIE KIRCHHOEFER: Superintendent's Office Help 3; Library Help 1. TIMOTHY KIRKPATRICK: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 2; Library Help 3. BETH KLINGENBERG: Transferred from Riverdale High School 2; FFA Court 4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; V. Pres. 3; VESPA 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,3,4; High School Office Help 3. JANICE KLINGENBERG: Student Council 4. CINDY KNOP: FHA 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Points Chairman 1,2,3; VESPA 1,2,3; Instrumental Music 3,4; Choral Music 1,2; SPOTLIGHT 4. JEANNE LAGERBOM: Transferred from Iowa 2; GAA 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; VESPA 3; Instrumental Music 3; Majorette 3; Girls' Softball 1; Girls' Basketball 1,2; Girls' Volleyball 4; Office Help 3. TERRY LANNOM THERESA LANNOM: FHA 1,2; GAA 1; Pep Club 1; Choral Music 1,3; Library Help 3. ANNETTE LEHR: Student Council 3; VESPA 1; Art Club 4; Chess Club 3; Choral Music 1,2; Jackette 1,2,3; High School Office Help 4. RODNEY LIEFER: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Asst. Treas. 3,4; Treas.4. TIMOTHY LITTEKEN: Pep Club 1; Student Council 2,3. SHARON LYBARGER: Student Council 2; Choral Music 1,2. JOHN McCAIN MARK MEHNER LAURA FEHNER MEISTER KIM MEYER: FTA 4; Teachers' Aid 3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; VESPA 3,4; High School Office Help 1. LuANN MUELLER: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Treas.3; Pres.4; FHA Court 3,4; Teacher's Aid 4; Quill G Scroll 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; VESPA 2,3, 4; Asst. Ed. 3; Ed.4; Art Club 1,2 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2, 3,4 Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4 WILLIAM MUELLER KAREN NAGEL: Pep Club 1; Student Council 1; Choral Music 1,2; Jackette 1,2,3; Captain; Cheerleader 1. CYNTHIA OSBORN: GAA 1; Student Council 1; Choral Music 1,2; Jackette 1,2, 3,4; Office Help 4. EBERT PEARCE: Letterman's Club 3; Basketball 2,3; Track 3. WILLIAM PETRI: Letterman's Club 1,2, 3,4; Art Club 2; Basketball 1, 2,3,4. MYRA PORCH: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,4; Science Club; Art Club 4; Choral Music 2, 3. BRENDA SCHNEIDER RADAR: Art Club 3; Choral Music 1,2; Class Secretary 2. DAVID RAINEY: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Historian 3; Reporter 4; FTA 2; Library Help 2, 3. 77 CATHERINE REINHARDT: FHA 1,2, 3,4; V. Pres, of Points 3; V. Pres.4; Office Help 2.3.4. DEBORAH RICKERT: FHA 1,2,3, 4; V. Pres. of.Projects; FHA Court 3,4; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Instrumental Music 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Choral Music 1,3. KENNETH RIPPY: FFA 1; Baseball 4. DARLA ROHR: Teachers' Aid 3, 4; Pep Club 1,3,4; VESPA 3,4; Girls' Volleyball 3,4; Office Help 1. TERESE SCHLESINGER: Cheerleader 1,2, Captain. RICKEY SCHMIERBACH: Track 2. RICK SCHNEIDER: Art Club 1; Chess Club 1; Instrumental Music 3,4; Choral Music 1,2,3; Track 1,2. LEE SHOEMAKER: FFA 1,2,3,4. RANDAL STEINHEIMER: A.V. Club 4; FTA 2, 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Quill G Scroll 2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Science Club 4; SPOTLIGHT 2,3,4; Reporter 2, 3; Ed. 4; VESPA 2,3,4; Asst. Bus. Man. 3; Section Ed.4; Secretary 4; Art Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Choral Music 1,2,3. RICHARD STOOPS: FFA; Chess Club; Cross Country 3,4; Track 2, 3,4; Class Play 3. RICK VOLNER JILL WADE: FFA Court 3,4; Sister 4; GAA 1,2; SPOTLIGHT 1,2, 3,4; Ed. 3; VESPA 1; Class V. Pres. 3; Band 1,2,3,4. CRAIG WEBER: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Reporter 3; Pres.4; FHA Court 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Treas.4; Art Club 3,4; Letterman's Club 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Prom Court 3; Class Play 3,4. CLINT WESOLIK: Honor Society 2,3,4; Pres.4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2, 3,4; Chess Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 1; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4. DEBORAH WILDERMAN: FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Office Help 2. JUNIORS REFLECTED NEW CHANGES AT NACHS Anne Amann Cheryl Berry Donald Gary Birkner Betty Brown Mark Burk Bierman JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Barb Har-werth, secretary; Cindy Gardiner, treasurer; Mr. Powers, advisor; Diane Rickert, vice-president: Paula Upon entering their third year of high school, members of the Class of '76, with the assistance of their advisors, Mr. Phil Powers and Mr. Kenton Martin, Continued raising funds for the Junior-Senior Prom and the class trip in 1976. Early in October, the junior and senior classes fcompeted for top honors in the annual magazine sales. Congratulations went to the juniors as they triumphed Over the seniors in total sales. Another highlight of the year was the arrival of the ■plass rings, announcing that the Class of '76 were now Karber, treasurer; Mr. Martin, advisor; Gina White, president. officially upperclassmen. The juniors lost the candy stand this year due to a state law. According to the School Food Service News, Food services operated for profit in the school, separate and apart from the non-profit lunch program, shall not operate at such time or places as will constitute competition with the non-profit lunch program. To help get through the funds lost on the candy stand, the juniors sponsored the Happy Days Dance and the Mr. Leggs Contest. Dolores Bush Christi Chrisman% Dennis Claunch Patricia Contratto Sandra Cowden Alan Davis Clay Dickerson Dale Engel Kim Fietsam Narval Fritsche Lee Ann Funk Donna Gale Cynthia Gardiner Mark Gaubatz Charles Harbaugh Barbara Harwerth Paula Karber Wanda Heinecke Annette Kearns Alvin Juenger Randall Kinzinger Steven Junge Cathy Kirkpatrick Dennis Kaiser Mary Ann Kreher Kimberly Karban Terry Kunkelmann Cheri Laflen Susan Lagerbom Philip Lanter Richard Lehr Donna Lewis Susan May Darryl Mehrman Debra Meister Jamie Needham Cheri Laflen, Susie May, and Wanda Heinecke discuss the night's events before the coronation. David Owens Gregory Parker JoAnn Parker Becky Parnell Empty candy cabinet reflects change after years of operation. 82 Debra Rawley Brent Reuss Diane Rickert Steve Rokita Cathy Schilling Edmund Schott Michael Schubert Charles Seger Susan Skorcz Mary Steinheimer Barbara Stephens Curt Stevenson Edward Vogler Ralph Webber Jill Welzbacher Audre Werner Cathy Schilling and Susie Skorcz officially become upperclassmen with the arrival of class rings. Gina White Judith Williams David Winkelman Curtis Wright SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: vice-president. (Second Row) Mr. Blumberg and Mrs. (Front Row) Beverly Muffo, treasurer; Sharon Parker, Tinney, advisors, secretary; David Moodey, president; Roy Lee Mueller, SOPHOMORES LOOKED AHEAD At their first class meeting, the sophomore class elected officers. Beverly Muffo remained treasurer; David Moodey was re-elected president; Roy Lee Mueller became the new vice-president and Sharon Parker the new secretary. The class also sold bumper stickers to raise money for their senior trip. These stickers were sold during the basketball season at the games. They also participated in the all school Homecoming, ordered class rings and participated in other school activities. David Amann Debra Beck Rick Behrens Barbara Berthold Cheryl Birkner David Bryant Sheila Burk William Chrisman Edwin Cockrell Rodney Cockrell Zita DeSpain Bruce Dossey Diana Dougherty Karen Dudenbostel Shoye Gaines Anna Gale Jane Greenlee Marie Harbaugh Charles Harriss Scott Hessick Corene Hoercher Patricia Juenger 85 Cheryl Birkner flies through P. E. Daniel Kolditz James Kreher Patricia Lawrence Beth Ann Litteken Russell Main Roger Maurer Linda McCain Brain Mehrmann Tim Meyer Louise Miller Marilyn Miller David Moodey Sophomores, along with the rest of the school, enjoyed the first concert given by THE FIRST GEAR. LuAnn Mueller Roy Lee Mueller Beverly Muffo James Murdock Raymond Neff Allan Parker Sharon Parker Jeffrey Pearce Carla Recker Michael Recker 86 Dennis Diana Seger Leslie Schott Robertson Mark Stehl Sharon Stoops Rita Shipp After cleaning his locker, Steven Kiefer takes a rest. Stuart Thies Joseph Wilderman Vickie Triefenbach Patricia Williams James Wahlig Steven Wilson Patricia Walsh Eric Wirth Melissa Wayland Dennis Works Carol Wesolik Scott Wright FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: (Back (Front Row) Dale Range, president; Hope Klingenberg, Row) Greg Meister, vice-president; Mr. Schierer, ad- treasurer, visor; Mrs. Renshaw, advisor; Jeff Litteken, secretary. FRESHMEN STEPPED FORWARD The freshmen came to NACHS to start a new period in their lives. Bewildered and excited at first, they worked their way into the life of normal students. Joining organizations, electing officers, and sponsoring a bake sale, they discovered that being a freshman could be fun. Also, by studying hard, taking semester exams, and learning new facts and theories, they found it to be a bit hectic. Eventually they realized they were fitting into the patterns of NACHS. Mark Amann Barbara Armes Elizabeth Baker Nicholas Baum Robert Berry Fay Birkner Gina Blum visrs Debra Caywood LuAnn Cissell Deanna Connell Kathy DeHart Frank Dimaano Douglas Dintelmann Larry Doty Patrick Dougherty Karen Flood Donna Friederich Pamela Gale Daniel Galle Cheryl Glaus Donna Hagan Anita Haubrich Debra Hermann Michael Hoffman Pattie Huber Robby Jones Judy Kaiser Robert Kerns Debra Kinzinger Ruth Kinzinger Hope Klingenberg Kenneth Klingenberg Richard Koenigstein Rhonda Kosarek 89 Dennis Kreher Sharon Kreher Peggy Laflen Rebecca Leinecke Terry Lewis Jeffrey Litteken Kevin Martin Robert Maurer Melanie May Barbara McCain Gregory Meister Carolyn Miller Joseph Murdock Gary Neff Charles Osborn Norma Parker John Pitch ford Lisa Pitch ford Raymond Pour Dale Range Michael Reeves Roger Reeves Ronnie Reichling Thomas Reinhardt 90 Judy Reuss David Rickert Tammie Riddle Clinton Rippy John Rokita Rebecca Schmidt Douglas Schneider Paul Schneider Alan Schoepp Lynn Schott Eric Schreiber Michael Shoemaker Rebecca Smith Scott Stehl Rita Steinheimer Sherry Stratton Patricia Voelkel Joseph Walsh Marjorie Wayland Sheryl Weidemann Carl Wiley Michael Wirth Mark Wright (Left) Answering the phone is one of Carolyn Miller's many office duties. (Right) Dale Range tries to study hard despite his anxieties during FFA initiation week. i IMPROVED ENGLISH CURRICULUM Cheri Laflen, Susie Lagerbom, Gina White, Susie May, and Paula Karber view a Shakesperean playhouse, The Globe Theater, as Mr. Martin explains its history. Mr. Kenton Martin, a graduate of SIU Edwardsville has been part of the English department at NACHS for the past six years. He has received his Bachelor of Art, Master of Science, and is working toward his Master of Arts degree at Edwardsville. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Martin sponsors the junior class and the National Honor Society. His teaching duties at NACHS included English I, the basic course of literary appreciation and written communication focusing on the correct usage, variations, and punctuation of sentences. In English II, he aided the students on improving these basic skills. Mr. Martin's new English courses included free reading, drama, science fiction, and advanced composition. In free reading, students were required to read a minimum of 360 pages in one semester. Drama included the study of great dramatical literature. Science fiction stressed the supernatural, extrasensory, and extra terrestial literatures. Advanced composition replaced college prep. This course was designed to meet the needs of the college bound students with some proficiency in writing. Casually seated on his desk, Mr. Martin displays school spirit by wearing his Yellow Jacket shirt. 94 OFFERED TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS During his 13th year as part of the faculty of New Athens High School, Mr. Ritter instructed both English I and II. In addition to these, he taught debate, which deals with critical thinking and presentation of sound ideas; and Mythology, including the Greek, Norse, and Early American writings. Mr. Ritter also taught a remedial course in English usage, basic grammar, and the study of the supernatural and extra-sensory in science fiction. After school hours, Mr. Ritter enjoyed being with his wife and two children, reading, gardening, cooking, and writing. His educational degree includes a Bachelor of Science from SIU Carbondale. (Above) Judy Kaiser seems to have other things on her mind besides English. (Below) Cathy Kirkpatrick, LuAnn Mueller, Sandy Dudenbostel, Audre Werner, Gina White, Barb Harwerth, Brent Reuss, Darryl Mehrmann, and Jack Houston prepare and research information for their next presentation in debate class. 95 MR. JERRY RITER NEW ENGLISH COURSES REFLECTED CHANGE The new English courses available were distributed among the three English teachers. Some of these new courses were basic composition, vocational English, modern American short story, and world literature. In basic compostion Mr. Berowski helped the student with his vocabulary, composition skills, descriptions, narratives, news articles, and informal essays. Vocational English aided the student by learning the practical things encountered in his vocational future, such as proof reading, letter writing, job descriptions, news articles, employment resumes, and directions. Through modern short story the student became familiar with the themes of human experiences used by contemporary authors. In the world literature course the student read about many different cultures and times found in other countries. Mr. Berowski graduated from Edwardsville in 1968 with a major in German and a minor in English. He taught German I and II, modern American short stories, vocational English, basic composition, and world literature. He was also the faculty advisor of the Student Council. (Above) Mr. Berowski points out to his class the fundamentals of English. (Below) Planning to enter the business world, Darla Rohr and Kim Meyer find Vocational English to be very worthwhile. 96 MRS. CINDY ADAMSON FOREIGN ART WAS STUDIED Mr. Berowski's German Man illustrates the various parts of the body. Mrs. Adamson is a graduate of McKendree College . She majored in history and minored in Spanish. She teaches not only Spanish I and II but also Junior High history. In today's world, change is reflected through the ever increasing popularity of foreign languages. Both German and Spanish increase many helpful communicative skills. German and Spanish courses develop the students' ability to read, write, and speak grammatically correct sentences in the languages and increased their understanding of the cultures of the countries behind them. (Right) Mrs. Adamson raises a pinata in preparation for the Spanish Christmas Party. (Below) Mrs. Adamson relaxes during a short break in one of her Spanish classes. SCIENTISTS OF 75 MAKE PLANS FOR FUTURE Without science how could one have learned about the past structures of life? The science classes helped students learn about these structures. In Biology I, the first semester was devoted to teaching the students about plant life. Processes and structures which enable plants to sustain life was also taught. Biology II was a more advanced course, a more detailed study of plants was taught in the first semester. In the second semester a study on animals was again repeated from Biology I and an emphasis was put on the mamal systems. Chemistry was the study of matter, such topics included the concepts of atomic structures and the properties of elements, the understanding and use of the periodic table and the structures and mathematics of crystals other solids, liquids, and gases. Physics class were not taught this year due to low enrollment. James Kreher and John Rokita are busy at work in Biology I. Cindy Juenger, Cheryl Berry, Cheri Laflen, and Dave Moodey are working a chemistry project for Mr. Barnes. 98 Marilyn Miller and Mike Recker are working on a chemistry project. Mr. A1 Barnes, now in his fourth year of teaching, is the instructor of chemistry and the science club sponsor. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he received his Master Of Science degree and McKendree where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Barnes presently lives in Belleville, Illinois, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. Other favorites include fishing, playing tennis, and marching with the Big Red Drum Corp of the Ainad Temple. Mrs. Cheryl Riley is from Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Riley attended Murray State College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She is presently teaching Biology I and II and earth science and has been employed at NACHS for three years. Mrs. Riley enjoys boating, water-skiing, farming, and traveling. 99 Since the shortest distance between two points is a way to the marquee to Allen Parker, Doug Kinzinger, straight line, Mr. Germann points out the shortest Eric Wirth, and Cheryl Birkner. NEW COURSES ENCOURAGED LARGER ENROLLMENT 100 MR. THOMAS GERMANN Mr. Tom Germann graduated from the Illinois State University at Normal, Illinois in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois in 1974 with a Masters of Science in Education. He has been teaching at NACHS for seven years and this year taught Algebra I, which was designed for college bound students; geometry, which dealt with the study of lines, angles, and geometric figures on a plane; practical math, which was designed to help strengthen the students' math background; and individual study, which was for students who wanted to study courses in math not being offered at that time at NACHS. Mr. Germann, who lives in Belleville, enjoys bowling, softball, golf, basketball, and playing music, along with making his award-winning Christmas displays. He is also the advisor for VESPA, the NACHS ye arbook Using a tape measure to measure the distance to the marquee, really gets Rita Shipp, Pat Juenger, Marie Harbaugh, Beth Litteken, and Bev Muffo all tangled up. Mr. Trotter shows his Algebra II class how to factor fourth degree polynomials. Mr. Warren Trotter has been teaching at NACHS for two years. He taught practical math, which was designed to help strengthen the students’ math background; technical math, which was designed for students interested in business related fields, and Algebra II, an advanced algebra course which taught how to solve harder and more varied problems. Mr. Trotter and his family live in Marissa. His favorite sports are baseball, softball, and just about any spectator sport. Mr. Trotter graduated from the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is also the Assistant Baseball Coach. Joe Wilderman, Jeff Pearce, and Cheryl Birkner use shadows to measure the height of the flagpole. ART PROJECTS REFLECTED ARTISTIC TALENTS This year the Art classes were busy with many different projects. Art I classes learned techniques in drawing, such as the shading of geometric and realistic forms; matching colors, perspective, and sketching. Still life, ceramics (working with clay by hand), tempera painting, and beginning oil painting reflected the artistic talents in Art II classes. Art III students had to have both Art I and Art II before taking this course. This was to insure that all the students had the knowledge to do the more advanced work. The potter's wheel was used to make perfectly rounded and centered clay vessels. Advanced oil painting was another project which when finished was displayed at school. The students also were required to learn about well known paintings and artists. Mr. Wolstenholm points out to Randy Steinheimer different aspects of oil on canvas paintings. Mr. Wolstenholm has his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Eastern Illinois University and has taught here at NACHS for three years. Along with teaching Art I, II, and III, he was the sponsor of the Art Club and the co-sponsor of the Chess Club and the Senior Class. His hobbies are watching and playing sports and working in some area of art, and enjoys chess, golf, baseball, football, and basketball. He presides in New Athens with his wife and young son. MR. RONALD WOLSTENHOLM Craig Weber concentrates on his clay project in Art III. Clint Wesolik, Cheryl Berry, Sharon Lybarger, Rita Kinzinger, and Karen Eckert don't always agree with Rick Stoops' opinion in Contemporary Problems. STUDENTS LEARNED WHILE REFLECTING ON PAST MR.PHILIP POWERS MR.FRED BLUMBERG Mr. Fred Blumberg, a teacher at NACHS for three years, and his wife live in New Athens. His hobbies include sports, reading, and traveling. Among his favorite sports are baseball, basketball, and tennis. Mr. Blumberg, who graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelor of Science, in 1972, was the sponsor of the Lettermen's Club and the sophomore class. Mr. Phil Powers has been teaching at NACHS for three years. He and his wife, the former Debbie Langenstein, live in New Athens. Mr. Powers' hobbies are reading, traveling, chess, and sports. His favorite sports are football, track, cross country, tennis, archery, and basketball. Mr. Powers graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He fills his time during summers by working on his Master of Arts degree. Mr. Powers was the sponsor of the junior class and of the Chess Club. Mr. Blumberg points out something of importance to Dan Kolditz, but Dan isn't paying attention. 103 MISS GLENDA JENT Setting pins has its ups and downs for Bev Muffo, Vickie Triefenbach, and Sharon Stoops. 104 Joe Walsh shows his talent at catching fish in a trash can NEW PE COURSES AND THE NEW STOP SIGN REFLECTED CHANGE MR. CHARLES SCHIERER I f The girls’ P. E. classes started the year off sliding around on gym dollies and attempting to play soccer. They then swung into action with field hockey. The rest of the year consisted of volleyball, basketball, volley tennis, exercising, badminton, and various other sports. Fishing was the highlight of the year for boys' P. E. classes. After two weeks of practice in the gym they went to Wood Lake. They returned with empty hooks and a giant barkfish. The guys increased their masculinity by lifting weights. The boys also tested their sight and nerves with the bow and arrow by participating in archery. Other sports played were basketball, soft-ball, volleyball, exercises, and other constructive athletics. Each semester the drivers' education students spent six weeks in the classroom learning the many driving rules and traffic signs. They then took several tests including the state drivers test. After testing, they put in six hours of driving with Mr. Jackson under actual conditions. Two new stop signs were added near the school to help control the after-school traffic. 105 Mr. Jackson makes Karen Dudenbostel and Frank Dimaano aware of the new stop sign at Hanft and Belsha. 106 Zita DeSpain displays her housing project. STUDENTS DISCOVERED HIDDEN TALENTS IN HOME EC Mrs. Peggy Tinney has been teaching for five year at New Athens High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education. She went to Belleville Area College and Illinois State University. Mrs. Tinney sponsors the Future Homemakers of America and the sophomore class. She enjoys sewing and traveling. This year Mrs. Tinney taught Home Economics I and II, home furnishings, and advanced cooking. In Home Ec. I and II the basics of cooking and sewing were taught. In home furnishings, the students made their own rooms using the color schemes and designs they were taught. In advanced cooking, whole meals including complicated desserts were made. Cathy Reinhardt, Randy Steinheimer, and Lana Behrens work on their housing project. MRS. PEGGY TINNEY Susan Lagerbom, Paula Karber, Diane Rickert, Audre Werner, and Gina White sing at the Fall Concert. MISS GRETCHEN VAN HOVE Mr. Sexton gives drum lessons to Cindy Knop and John Pitchford. BAND AND CHORUS STUDENTS ENJOYED ANOTHER YEAR OF MUSIC Miss Gretchen Van Hove taught high school chorus and grade school music. She has taught at NACHS for nine years. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Dubuque. She directed the chorus in all the school concerts, and took over the direction of the junior and senior play after Mr. Ritter's illness. Her hobbies are singing, sewing, and directing the community chorus. Mr. Don Sexton taught band student the basics of music, both in band and at private lessons. Mr. Sexton has been teaching for twenty-three years at NACHS. He lives in his hometown, Belleville, Illinois. He went to Millikin University where he received his Bachelor of Music in Education. He directed the band in all of its activities this year. Mr. Sexton enjoys traveling in his spare time. MR. DON SEXTON 107 Those interested in designing houses or electricity or any other related courses would find industrial arts helpful to their education. Industrial arts included general shop, where the primary purpose was to familiarize the student with mechanical drawing, woodworking, metalworking, and electricity; drafting, which taught the principles and fundamentals of mechanical drawing and introduced one to architectural drawing; electricity, which included wiring and an introduction of electronics; metalworking, in which sheet, bench, and machine metalworking was taught; and machine woodworking, which taught woodworking with the emphasis on the use of power tools. These classes were taught by Mr. Heise. Mr. Ken Heise's hometown is Waterloo, Illinois. About 18 years after he was bom, Mr. Heise went to the University of Illinois and later received his Masters degree from Illinois State University. He has taught here at NACHS for six years. Mr. Heise is married and has two children, Sherry and Brian. His hobbies include flying, fishing, and woodworking. Dave Bryant, start doing your homework! ! INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND AG TOOK ON A NEW LOOK Jim Kreher, Cindy Juenger, and Randy Kinzinger work on their drafting projects. There are many careers that are involved with agriculture, even including restaurant management and secretarial work. Some courses in ag that would be of help might be basic agriculture, which covered the numerous fields of agriculture occupations; plant science, which included the growing and caring of Illinois agronomic crops, lawns, gardens, and forests along as a basic understanding of the soils that support plant growth; animal science, where studies included the breeding, feeding, and management of farm animals and horses as well as a study of the products these animals produce; farm business management, which consisted of planned learning activities concerned with farm marketing and maintenance; production agriculture, which dealth with farm operations that produced the most returns of agricultural products grown or raised in this area; welding, which taught the skills of arc and oxacetylene welding; electricity and surveying, the tools of these two areas were taught about; agricultural power and machiner, which taught safety with the many machines used in this area; landscaping and turf management , which was concerned with the practices involved in locating and maintaining decorative plants and turf; agricultural resources, which was involved with natural resources: special agricultur ral topics, which provided subject matter in a student's major field of agricultural interest. All of these classes were taught by Mr. Petrowich. Ramsey, Illinois, is the hometown of Mr. Richard Petrowich. Later on, he went to the University of Illinois where he received his Masters. He has been teaching here at NACHS for 13 years and is the FFA advisor. Mr. Petrowich is married and has three boys--Timothy, Jeffrey, and Gregory. His hobbies include camping, traveling, fishing, and golf. (Above) Theresa Lannom and Barb Jordan prove that welding can be as much fun for girls as for boys. (Below) Darryl Mehrmann figures out where everything is supposed to go on his landscaping project. 109 Mrs. Kathryn Canning has been teaching business courses at NACHS for twelve years. She graduated from Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mrs. Canning is the sponsor of FTA. In her spare time she enjoys doing all kinds of handiwork. She taught clerical practice, secretarial practice, Shorthand I, Shorthand II, and bookkeeping. In clerical and secretarial practice, students learned general office procedures, the operation of various business machines, and how to write business letters. In Shorthand I and Shorthand II students learned to take dictation and then transcribe their work. In bookkeeping students learned record-keeping Mrs. Canning observes Debbie Hager as she uses the adding machine in secretarial pra ctice. MRS. KATHRYN CANNING Short II students, Jeannie Kirchhoefer, Cindy Osborn, and Karen Nagel take dictation. 110 STUDENTS LEARNED NEW BUSINESS PRACTICES Miss Reba Jones has been teaching business courses at NACHS for the past eight years. She received a Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The subjects she taught were Typing I, Typing II, and Business Law. In her spare time she enjoys bowling, horseback riding, and attending dinner theatres. In Typing I, the students learned the keyboard, how to type personal items, and building typewriting competency. Typing II was the advanced course for those students who plan to be employed in an occupation that requires typing skill or for those who plan to attend college with a business education. In Business Law the students learned the legal principles that are helpful to every citizen. Jeff Pearce is busily typing. This is a creation of a contract between Sue Knewitz, school secretary; JoAnn Parker and Mary Sue Steinheimer, as learned in Business Law class. WORK PROGRAM AND CENTERS REFLECTED STUDENTS’ FUTURE GOALS CO-OP: Darla Rohr, Debbie Grott, Cindy Osborn, Beth Klingenberg, Miss Harriman, advisor; John Harwerth, Rodney Liefer, and Lee Shoemaker. This was the first year Miss Harriman has been a faculty member at NACHS. She graduated from SlU-Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. She is working on her Masters at SlU-Car-bondale in Occupational Education. Besides being the COE Coordinator for New Athens, she was also the coordinator for Marissa. Before coming to New Athens, Miss Harriman taught business education at Trico High School for two years. She is single and lives in Belleville. She enjoys swimming, reading, water skiing, and dancing in her spare time away from NACHS. Co-op work study, Beck Vocational Center, and Marissa High School helped students bound for the business world to accomplish their goals. A few business places associated with co-op were the Savings and Loan, Home for the Aged, State Bank of New Athens, Lenzburg Farmers Co-op, Dennis Auto Sales, and Weber's Sunoco Station. The students who participated in the co-op work program went through the process of having interviews with places of business. Also the program offered graduating students employment after graduation. Beck and Marissa offered a few courses for students interested in art in the business world of today. They were commercial art and graphical art. Other business courses available were machine accounting, office procedures and management, data processing, and courses such as shorthand, bookkeeping and business law. The students also were instructed in the operation of typewriters, calculating machines, duplicators, and dictaphones. The Co-op work study program and the centers helped to train many students for their future goals. 112 (Above) MARISSA STUDENTS: (Sitting) Randy Koch, Phil Bush, John Catahum, Dennis Jemet, William Baker, Terry Kunkelmann, Don Bierman, Mr. Vonder- heide, instructor; Sam Weise. (Back) Bill Mueller, Ron Hondel, Dennis Claunch, David Owens, Greg Parker, Rick Lehr, Pat Jones, Bruce Middendorf, A1 Patton. (Below) BECK STUDENTS: (Standing) David Winkel-mann, Rick Volner, Tim Karban, David Crane, Henry Hoercher, Kim Fietsam, Tom Lawrence, Rick Schne-der, Dale Angle, Alvin Juenger, David Rainey, Ebert Pearce, Jan Klingenberg, Ramona Deutschman, Debbie Rickert, LuAnn Mueller, and Debbie Wilderman. (Sitting) Gary Birkner, Narvel Fritsche, Jerry Baker, Tim Litteken, and Curt Stevenson. Not Pictured: Bill Petri, Rob Erb, Steve Rokita, and LaDonna Fritsche. 113 THESE ADULTS HELPED STUDENTS WITH PROBLEMS Mrs. Renshaw is the librarian at NACHS. She graduated and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from SIU Carbondale. Her duties at NACHS include taking care of the library and helping the students find material for research. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, and collecting elephant figurines. She has been at NACHS for five years. Mrs. Renshaw was the Freshman class sponsor and A.V. director. Mrs. Peterson graduated from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She was the speech therapist at NACHS for half a year. She taught the grade school students general speech and helped some high school students with speech problems. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, reading, and singing. Mrs. Engbretson has been teaching at NACHS for one year. She graduated from SIU Edwards-ville where she received her Master of Science Degree. She was the study skills advisor for the grade school. She gave them tests and helped them with further education. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and hiking. ■■■■in Looking at a new book is Mrs. Renshaw. MRS. THELMA RENSHAW MRS. DEBBIE PETERSON MRS. BETTY ENGRETSON 114 MRS. LORI RUBEMEYER Mrs. Rubemeyer, NACHS registered school nurse, has been here for one year. Among her many duties are keeping height and weight charts for grade school students, checking their hearing and sight and tending to sick students. Mrs. Rubemeyer graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO. She is currently working toward her B.S. in Psychology at McKendree College in Lebanon. She enjoys all sports, bridge, and dancing. Mrs. Frances Axley has been the guidance director at NACHS for seven years. Some of her duties are giving special tests, and checking students' schedules. She graduated from SIU Carbondale where she received her Master of Science Degree. In her spare time she enjoys refinishing furniture, sewing, and watching her son, Ehren. Mrs. Axley looks at one of her many pamphlets. Mrs. Rubemeyer goes over her student charts. 115 ADMINISTRATORS WORKED HARD Mr. Thies takes time out for a picture. Mr. E.R. Thies completed his seventh year as superintendent at NACHS. He attended Central College at Fayette, MO and SIU Carbondale where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 and his Master of Science in 1957. He received his Specialist Degree in Educational Administration in June of 1972. Mr. Thies lives in New Athens. He has three children—two boys and one girl. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys dancing, cutting firewood, working in the yard, and watching mystery shows on T.V. , especially Hawaii Five-O. 116 TO KEEP NACHSA-OKAY Paper work is part of Mr. Hollander's busy job. Mr. Marion W. Holander, assistant superintendent, completed his fifth year at NACHS. He had many responsibilities, such as seeing to it that the cafeteria ran smoothly, attending all school activities, and preparing a curriculum and master schedule. Mr. Hollander went to Baylor University, Southwest Baptist College, and Missouri University, where he re- ceived his Bachelor of Science in Education. He attended Lincoln University, Washington University, Central Missouri State College, and SIU Edwardsville where he received his Master of Science in Education. Mr. Hollander lives in Marissa. His hobbies are woodworking, model railroading, and traveling. 117 MANY HOURS AT NACHS WERE PUT IN BY ADULTS Many forms are filled out by Mrs. Sue Knewitz each day. BOARD OF EDUCATION: (Sitting) Mr. George Wirth, president; Mr Allan Schlesinger, secretary; Mr. Edmund Huber. (Standing) Mr. Wayne Meyer, Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann, Mr. LaVerne Kinzinger, Mr. Donald Dudeck. The Board of Education serving New Athens consists of Mr. George Wirth, president; Mr. Allan Schlesinger, secretary; and five other members; namely, Mr. Edmund Huber, Mr. Wayne Meyer, Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann, Mr. LaVerne Kinzinger, and Mr. Donald Dudeck. For nine years Mrs. Joyce Dudeck has been treasurer of the Board of Education. She has faithfully served for twelve years as District 60 bookkeeper. Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary to the superintendent, has kept up with all the school's activities. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and reading. The high school secretary, Mrs. Sue Knewitz sorted mail, wrote letters, and prepared and filed reports. She likes to cook, crochet, and play the piano in her spare time. Typing up reports for Mr. Thies is only one of Miss Juanita Dudeck's duties. 118 COOKS: Mrs. Spalt, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hoffman, and Mrs. Hall. Not Pictured: Mrs. Buettner. The people most taken for granted were the cooks and the custodians. Preparing meals for the cafeteria kept the cooks busy. Besides cleaning the school, the custodians helped with setting and cleaning the cafeteria. They also doubled as full-time busdrivers. (Right) Driving to another baseball game is Mr. Wilmer Hentzel. (Below) CUSTODIANS AND BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Hentzel, Mr. Fietsam, Mr. Reuss, Mr. Kassing, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Kratz, Mr. Reuss, and Mr. Schatte. Not Pictured: Mr. Wyman Huber and Mrs. Marie Wilderman. ALL CLASSIFIED ADS ARE ON A CASH-IN-ADV 4c par word; minimum $1.25. Fraa: Pets Found, Lost or Str, L 9«Is, 20c per single column line. 50c Service Charge for Newspa, POSITIVELY NO CLASSIFIED ADVedtisING ACCi AFTER 5 P.N� For Sole • Need an extra set of :eys? We have the famous •Ceil key making machine •Yank G. Kaiser Electric Co., Mew Athens, (tfc) • Pecans — Large pape' ihell, 80 cents per pound, small paper shells, 65 cents per pound Emil Sommer, R. R. 2, Marissa Just across from Baldwin Lake. Call 785-2519. 29-31p • Large 6 room frame house on one acre of land, 2xJz miles west of New Athens. Full bath, hot air gas furnace, large frame barn tnd other buildings. Reasonable taxes. Call 475-2530 WILSON REALTY CO. New Athens, 111. (tfc) r • Water softener salt — fcco tabs and Snow White flakes in 50 pound bags. Frank G. Kaiser Electric Co., New Athens, (tfc) • Pianos, organs, Sparta, Kimball warehouse sale — Sav bHore price increase New spin-«U. values to tMtt. now 565 to ira Nr sc ADS for have ry, C. cups a canters women plus perfumes, soaps .uet- ics. We also have our new fragrance, Timeless, in spray, rollette or ultra creme per fume. Come see us in our homes or call: Marie Wilder man, 475-2393, Jeanette Owen. 475-3278 or Doretta Rausch, 475 3209. (29310 • High quality table r ceiling lamps at money ing prices. Ideal an useful gifts. Hi-W' Co., New Athe- • TW :1s gin new, with conditio? 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By calling 475- 2155, further information may be obtained, or come and visit the Bank of 201 North Van Buren Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. 122 WIRCO CASTINGS FAIRWAY DEPARTMENT STORE has been serving the New Athens area for the past 15 years selling domestics and clothing for the entire family. The store is open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Friday evenings til 8:00 p.m. 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 AMERICAN FIRE AND MARINE INSUR- ANCE CO., and THE COUNTRY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CO., — THE COUNTRY COMPANIES. Visit his home office at 406 South Johnson Street in New Athens or phone 475-2098. 123 If you are looking for a “whole new you,” visit the MAGIC COMB or phone 475-2106. Stop in and “see how friendly we can be,” at WEBER SUNOCO SERVICE, in New Athens, IL or phone 475-3170. If bowling is up your alley, stop by the HI-WAY BOWLING AND MALT SHOP. If you’re in the need for typewriters or any type of office furniture, contact WAG’S OFFICE SUPPLY in Steeleville. BUNNY BREAD is the favorite among our school and students. “That’s what ah said, BUNNY BREAD.” For delicious BORDEN’S ICE CREAM, contact Ted L. Valentine, 226 East Field Drive, Red Bud, IL. 124 For information on a “solid subject” call on NEW ATHENS READY MIX,475-2565. Another one of New Athens’ well-established busi- has been serving our community and surrounding nesses is BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE. Located area for many years. For any type of their services, on Route 13, it specializes in hauling coal and other phone their main office at 475-2161 or their dispatch-fine stone products. BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE er at 234-8450. When the area farmers have harvested their corn, wheat, soybeans, 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. Stop in and fill up at STANDARD SERVICE STATION, owned and operated by Charles Stewart. See RIESS FORD SALES in Marissa, Illinois for that fine selection in Ford cars and trucks. Phone 295-2331. 125 KOSAREK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, owned and operated by Vincent Kosarek is located at 1103 Belsha Street, New Athens. Phone 475-2505. CURT SMITH'S SPORTING GOODS, in Belleville, Illinois, specializes in all types of sporting goods equipment. NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, located at 111 North Van Buren St., has been serving a 5 mile radius of New Athens since 1904. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9: 00 a.m. to4:30 p.m. with Friday hours until 8:00 p.m. If you want your old floors to look new, go to 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. 126 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. (Above) Mark Range, escort; Patty Pearce, first runner-up; David Bartsokas, escort; Debbie Kosarek, Reigning Queen; Jeanne Lagerbom, second runner-up; Byron Birkner, escort. 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 36 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. 127 NIEDERBRACH TRUCK SERVICE, Steeleville, does all types of moving, including home moving. � 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 through Thursday with Friday hours until 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is 475-2142. 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. FIRST NATIONAL BANK MARISSA 128 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARISSA can handle any type of money matters. Phone them at 295-2335. 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. One of REMBRANDT'S 2000 employees Marks Fults helps John McCain pose for his senior portraits. 129 PEABODY COAL COMPANY, subsidiary of Ken-necott Copper Corporation, has its main office located at 301 North Memorial Drive in St. Louis, MO. 63102. To see power being constructed at its finest. visit the local River King Maine. Their “Power for Progress” produces tons of coal each day for various uses. CROWN RETAIL OUTLET STORE, located 500 North Johnson Street in New Athens has served the area for seven years. Before, it was known only for its fine womens’ shoes in all sizes and styles. It has re- cently added mens’ shoes of all sizes and also mens’ clothing. Owned by Bennett Frelick, it is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information phone 475-2184. 130 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. You can find their quality products at better furniture and appliance stores. It is also one of the town’s largest employing businesses. QUALITY STONE is the place to go when looking for the best quality of crushed stone products. LEHR'S MARKET ' NEW ATHENS... 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. When in search for that special home, drive four miles west of New Athens off Route 156 to Lake Front brick homes with country living, fishing, swimming, and recreation. MAPLE LEAF LAKE DEVELOPMENT has existed two years and is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Range, Sr. 131 Located at 101 South Johnson in New Athens, IL 62264, is a successful business which has been serving our surrounding area for 67 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 at 475-2151 when in need for his faithful service. 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 . . . It’s Got a Lot to Give.” 132 KARBER’S PHARMACY in New Athens, Illinois, has been serving our community and the surrounding area for 59 years. Whenever in need of prescription drugs, health aids, and pain relievers, contact KARBER’S PHARMACY. Located on North Van Buren Street, it is owned and operated by Ronald Karber. For clean clothes, carpet, and upholstery, visit MAR-ISSA CLEANERS or phone 295- 2631. KOCH CANDY COMPANY of 9 West Broadway, Trenton, 1L has been serving a 30-mile radius, since 1933. The owners are Edward H. Koch and Herman A. Koch. 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, IL. For fast delivery of their beautiful flowers, fruit, or candy, call DILL’S at 234-2056 - Belleville’s only Gift-O-Fruit dealer. VFW POST AND AUXILIARY 7710 are located 4000 South Johnson Street in New Athens. These organizations have been going strong for 28 years. “It isn't the price you pay to be a member, it's the price you paid to become eligible.” NEW ATHENS IGA, located at 511 South Clinton, has served the community for twelve year 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 Klingen-berg, the store is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with additional hours on Friday until 8:00 p.m. When in need of a lawyer, phone LINDAUER AND LINDAUER at 475-2138. They are the most respected law firm in New Athens. For beautiful flowers, phone BROWNS' FLOWER SHOP (295-2813) in Marissa, IL. When in need of rings, insignia, caps and gowns, commencement announcements, cards, and albums, contact the BALFOUR AND TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY at Bo 759, Carbondale, IL 62901, or phone them at 459-2222. A L' 134 NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH, handily located at the corner of South Market and Route 13 in New Athens, Illinois, has cleaned clothes, cars, and trucks for the past eight years. For more ARMIN D. REINHARDT of Route 1, New Athens, has served the community by specializing in regular cattle grain, road work, and earth moving. information on a “clean subject”, phone 475-3480. The NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH “Gangs up on all kinds of dirt.” HUBER SHEET METAL is the place to go for paints and building materials you may need. 135 Hair coiffures of any type are styled at ANGIE’S BEAUTY SALON. Phone 475-9690. If you need hardware supplies of any kind, go to Mar-issa’s TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE. Phone 295-2501. All types of general items are found at the MARISSA VARIETY STORE in Marissa. ALLEN FOODS supplies NACHS with its many food needs. You may reach them at 314-426-4100. 136 w The NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB sponsors a homecoming queen candidate each year. Last year's was patty Pearce. Extra special service is given to you at BECK’S DALEE SERVICE STATION, owned by Leroy and Eileen Beck. r. The good guys in New Athens are Dennis Briethaupt and Dennis Holle, owners of DENNIS AUTO SALES. If you want a good deal on a new or used car, go to them at 207 North Van Buren Street, or phone 475-3155. DARLENE’S BEAUTY SHOP is owned by Darlene Birkner and is located at 909 South Street in New Athens. They will “Curl up and Dye for you” if you phone them at 475-9679. Darlene and her employee, Laura, also specialize in Vanda Beauty Counselor Cosmetics. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE may be obtained by contacting C. E. Stevenson at 475-2425. Prescriptions, pain relievers, and health aids can be found at the MARISSA PHARMACY in Marissa. 137 Specializing in refrigerated sandwiches and type A school lunches is LANDSH1RE FOODS, located at 9200 West Main, Belleville, IL. Phone 398-1990. The MARISSA WESTERN AUTO Associate Store specializing in bicycles, hardware, and electrial appliances is the place to go for all your needs. Visit them at 200 North Main in Marissa, IL or phone 295-2373. Stop in at MIDWESTERN BUTANE GAS COMPANY located at 418 South Belt East in Belleville, Illinois, for all your gas needs. Phone 1-234-0524. The needs of New Athens High School are filled by the COKE BOTTLING COMPANY which is located at Highway 51, DuQuoin, Illinois, and all over the world. Leslie Schott and Kim Meyer take a Coke break. Phone 542-2101. 138 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.” hours are from 8:00 to 4:00 weekdays except Wednesday. phone 475-3459. Located in Lenzburg, Illinois, is a successful business of egg and poultry selling. The N.B. PRODUCE CO. is owned and operated by Rick Brown. His business ■■ For that pain in your neck, call the NEW ATHENS THERAPY CLINIC at 475-3100. Enlist today by phoning the WATERLOO RECRUITING office at 939-8609. Get 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 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays thru Thursdays — also Saturdays. This year’s yearbook was printed by the JOS-TEN'S AMERICAN YEARBOOK COMPANY. Box 795, Topeka, KS 66601. Tim Kirkpatrick and Mike Wirth look over their treasured copies. Mr. Tom Germann, yearbook advisor; and Mr. Bob An- derson, American Sales Representative; sign the final contracts. If you have an questions or problems, write to JOSTEN’S AMERICAN YEARBOOK COMPANY or phone Mr. Anderson at 632-4846. 140 For the past eleven 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. 141 PATRONS BERNARD STRASSMAN, M.D. ERB'S TOM-BOY MARKET, MARISSA FRANK G. KAISER ELECTRIC CO. KOSAREK CONSTRUCTION CO. NAGEL S TEXACO STAION SIDNEY TRAPPE, M.D. CHAS. TRAPPE, D.D.S. LEHR'S DRIVE-IN MARTIN GLAUS MARVIN HENTZEL WILLIAM R. ALLAN OSWALDSCHNEIDEWIND, M.D. MAIN'S BARBERSHOP SPORTSMAN'S INN INDEX A Adamson, Cindy 48, 97 Ads 120 Administration 116,117 Agriculture 108 Amann, Anne 80 Amann, David 8,43,60,61,84 Amann, Mark 12,43,61,64, 88 ANDRES, KATHY 57,70 Armes, Barb 88 Art 103 Art Club 39 Axley, Frances 115 Audio Visual Club 37 B Baker, Elizabeth 88 BAKER, JERRY 39,70, 113 BAKER WILLIAM 70,113 Band 50 Barnes, A1 37,99 BATSOKAS, DAVID 14,22,23,31,36, 45,52,53,54,62,63,71,127 Baseball 60 Basketball 62 Baum, Nicholas 88 Beck, Debra 35,44,50,67,84 Beck G Marissa 113 BEHRENS, LANA 31,44,45,52,55,66, 70.71 Behrens, Ricky 44,45,52, 53,54,65, 84. Berowski, Paul 47,96 Berry, Cheryl 15,20,21,29,35,41, 54,56,80,98,103 Berry, Robert 42,43,88 Berthold, Barbara 39,84 Bierman, Donald 80 Birkner, Cheryl 31, 35, 39,40,44,45, 50,66,84,85,100,101 Birkner, Fay 41,88 Birkner, Gary 80,113 Blum, Gina 17,52,89 Blumberg, Fred 45,62,84, 103 Board of Education 118 Brandenburger, Tina 51,89 Brown, Betty, 80 Brown, Vickie 89 Bryant, David 51,84,108 BUETTNER, MIKE 15, 16,22,23,29, 31,37,38,45,46,47,49,52,53,54,62, 65.71 BURK, ELAINE 14,35,48,54,56,71 Burk, Mark 57,80 Burk, Sheila 28,34,41,44,54,56,67, 84 Bus Drivers 119 Bush, Dolores 81 Business 111 C Carr, Dale 12 Canning, Kathryn 46,110 Caywood, Debra 89 Cheerleaders 66,67 Chorus 49 Chrisman, Christi 44,52,53, 54 Chrisman, William 51,53, 54, 85 Cissell, D. LuAnn57,89 Classes 92 Claunch, Dennis 39,81,113 Clubs 32 Cockrell, Edwin 8,38,48,56,61,64,85 Cockrell, Rodney 31,48,60,61,64, 85 Connell, Deanna 89 Contratto, Patty 81 Cooks 119 Co-Op 112 Cowden Sandra 41,81 CRANE, DAVID 71, 113 Cross Country 65 Custodians 119 D Davis, Alan 20,21,29,52,53,81 Dehart, Kathy 89 DeSouza, Jonas D. T. 19 DeSpain, Zita 45,85,106 DEUTSCHMAN, RAMONA 31,71,113 Dickerson, Clay 81 Dimaano, Frank 89, 105 Dintelmann, W. Douglas 89 Dossey, Bruce 85 Doty, Larry 48,61,89 Dougherty, Diana 41,44,57,85 Dougherty, Pat 44,89 Drivers Education 105 Dudeck, Donald 118 Dudeck, Juanita 118 Dudenbostel, Karen 46,57,85,105 DUDENBOSTEL, SANDY 16,22,23, 34, 36,39,41,46,73,95,144 E ECKERT, KAREN 16,22,29,31,36,46, 50,53,55,73,103 Engbretson, Betty 114 Engel, Dale 51,81,113 ERB, RONALD 14,57,73 F Faces 68 FFA 42 FFA Dance 28 FHA 40 FHA Dance 24 Fietsam, Kim 57,81,113 Fietsam, Vernon 119 Flood, Karen 28,31,37,41,44,47,50, 55,67,89 Foreign Language 97 Freshman Class 88 Friederich, Donna 17,50,89 FRITS CHE, LADONNA 73 Fritsche, Narval 31,81, 113 FTA 46 Funk, LeeAnn 34,44,46,48,52,53,54, 56,81,134 G GAA 44 Gaines, Joanna (Shoye) 31,35,44,50, 55,56 Gale, Anna Jean 41,44,85 Gale, Donna 44,46, 50, 81 Gale, Pam 41,44,89 Galle, Daniel 89 Gardiner, Cindy 9,15,31,36,39,44,45 52,55,66,80,81 Gaubatz, Mark 81 Germann, Tom 8,36,100, 140 Glaus, Cheryl 57,89 Greenlee, Jane 85 GREENLEE, JUNE 73 GROTT, DEBBIE 22,23,40,73, 112 Guidance 115 H Hagan, Donna 49,89 HAGER, DEBBIE 51,55,56,73, 110 Hall, Katheryn 119 Harbaugh, Charles 43,81 Harbaugh, Marie 41,57,85 Harriman, Peggy 112 Harriss, Charles 85 Harwerth, Barbara 20,29,40,44,80, 81.95 HARWERTH, JOHN 24,42,73,112 Huabrich, Anita 41,44,89 Heinecke, Wanda 41,44,46,47.54, 81,82 Heise, Kenneth 108 Hentzel, Wilmer 119 Hermann, Debra 28, 89 Hessick, Scott 51,85 Hoercher, Corene 85 HOERCHER, HENRY 73,113 Hoffman, Michael 43,51,64,65,89 Hoffman, Dwayne 119 Hoffman, Verla 119 Hollander, Marion W. 117 Home Economics 127 Honor Society 36 HOOVER, JAVIE 73 HOUSTON, JACK 17,24,29,44,45,47, 53.54.60.73.95 Huber, Edmund 118 Huber, Pattie Sue 35,41,50,89 I Industrial Arts 109 J Jackettes 54 Jackson, Kermit 105 Jent, Glenda 44, 70, 104 Jones, Reba 111 Jones, J. Robby 89 JORDAN, BARBARA 73,109 Juenger, Alvin 43,81,113 JUENGER, CINDY 41,73,98, 108 Juenger, Patricia 41,50,85 Junge, Steve 9,20,21,29, 31,45,51, 53,54,60,62,81 Junior Class 80 Junior Play 20 K Kaiser, Dennis 43,45,60,81 Kaiser, Judy 44, 89, 95 KAISER, PAUL 45,56,60,73 Karban, Kim 81 KARBAN, TIM 57, 75, 113 Karber, Paula 18,31,39,44,45,46,49, 50,55,66,80,81,94, 107 Kassing, Albert 119 Kearns, Annette 47,81 Kiefer, Steven 8, 9, 37,45,62,65,85, 87 Kinzinger, Debra 44,52,89 Kinzinger, Douglas 37,51,85,100 Kinzinger, LaVerne 118 Kinzinger, Randall 36,42, 52, 53,54, 81,108 KINZINGER, RITA 22, 36,41,49,50,56; 56.75.103 Kinzinger, Ruth 41,46,49, 50,55,89 KINZINGER, SHERYL 22,23,24,26, 29,34,36,41,42,49,50,75 KIRCHHOEFER, JEAN 57,75,110 Kirkpatrick-Cathy 18,44,46,56,81,95 KIRKPATRICK, TIM 45,64,75, 140 KLINGENBERG, BETH 31,50,75, 112 Klingenberg, Hope 17,35,44,50,88, 89 KUNGENBURG, JANICE 75,113 Klingenberg, Kenneth 89 Knewitz, Sue 56, 111, 118 KNOP, CINDY 41,44,48,53,54,56, 75,107 Koenigstein, Richard 51,61,64, 89 Kolditaz, Daniel 8,37,47,51,60,61, 85.103 Kosarek, Rhonda 89 Kratz, Ardel 119 Kreher, Dennis 60,61,90 Kreher, James 37,85,98,108 Kreher, Mary Ann 29, 37,41,81 Kreher, Sharon 41,90 Kunkelmann, Terry 81 L Laflen, Cheri 16,45,52,53,54,82,94, 98 Laflen, Peggy 52,55, 90 LAGERBOM, JEANNE 31,75,127 Lagerbom, Susan 35,39,41,44,49,54, 82, 94,107 Language Arts 94 LANNOM, TERRY 75 LANNOM, THERESA 75, 109 Lanter, Philip 82 Lawrence, Patricia 35,39,57,84,86 LAWRENCE, TOM 113 LEHR, ANNETTE 31,39,75 Lehr, Rick 82,113 Leinecke, Becky 90 Lettermans Club 45 Lewis, Donna 44,46,47,54,82 Lewis, Terry 9,35,90 Librarians 57 LIEFER, RODNEY 42,75,112 Life 6 Litteken, Beth Ann 40,44,60,61,67, 86 Litteken, Jeff 8,44,61,88, 90 LITTEKEN, TIM 31,39,77,113 LYBARGER, SHARON 77, 103 M Main, Russel 39,47,51,86 Majorettes 55 Martin, Barbara 119 Martin, Kenton 36,80, 94 Martin, Kevin 90 Mathematics 100 Maurer, Robert 43,90 Maurer, Roger 86 May, Melanie 50,90,106 May, Susan 20,21,34,38, 39,40,46, 82,94 MEHNER, MARK 77 Mehrmann, Brian Lee 38,43,64,86 Mehrmann, Darryl 20,21,29,42,45, 51,53,54,60,62,82,90,109 Mehrmann, Sylvester 118 Meister, Debra 82 Meister, Gregory 88,90 Meister, Laura Fehner 77 MEYER, KIM 35,46,77, 138 Meyer, Tim 38,43,61,86 Meyer, Wayne 118 Miller, Carolyn 44, 56, 90, 91 Miller, Louise 35,37,39,43,44,49,86 Miller, Marilyn 40, 44,45, 86,99 Moodey, David 35,37,48,84,86,98 Mueller, LuAnn 86 MUELLER, LUANN 22, 27,29, 34, 36, 39,40,50,55,77,95,113,144 Mueller, Roy Lee 37,38,43,51,64,65, 84,86 MUELLER, WILLIAM 77,113 Muffo, Beverly 84,86, 104 Murdock, James 86 Murdock, Joseph 90 Music 1CN5 Me McCain, Barbara 9,90 McCAIN, JOHN 77, 129 McCain, Linda Jean 86 N NAGEL, KAREN 77, 110 Needham, Jamie 57,82 Neff, Gary 90 Neff, Raymond 43,52, 86 O Office Help 56 Osborn, Charles 53, 90 OSBORN, CINDY 54,56,77, 110,112 Owens, David 82,113 P Parker, Allan 37,39,48,86, 100 Parker, Greg 82, 113 Parker, JoAnn 82, 111 Parker, Norma 56,90 Parker, Sharon 31,40,54,56, 84,86 Parnell, Becky 82 PEARCE, EBERT 14,77 113 Pearce, Jeffrey 9,31,38,45,61,64,65, 86,101,111 Pep Club 44 Peterson, Deborah 114 PETRI, WILLIAM 14,29,31,62,70,77 Petrowich, Richard 42,109 Physical Education 104 Pitchford, John 53,60,61,90,107 Pitchford, Lisa 49,90 PORCH, MYRA 39,41,44,48,57,77 Pour, Raymond 43,60,61,90 Powers, Debbie 57 Powers, Phillip 38,65,80, 103 Q Quill and Scroll 36 R RADER, BRENDA 56,70,77 RAINEY, DAVID 31,42,77, 113 Range, Dale 8,31,43,53,54,61,64, 88,90,91 Rawley, Debra 83 Recker, Carla 37,44,56,67,86 Recker, Michael 16,37,45,60,61,62, 63,86,99 Reeves, Michael 90 Reeves, Roger 90 Reichling, Ronnie 90 REINHARDT, CATHY 28,40,57,79 Reinhardt, Thomas 90 Renshaw, Thelma 19,37, 57, 88, 114 Reuss, Brent 20,21,29, 31, 37,45,51, 53,54,60,62,83,95 Reuss, Floyd 119 Reuss, Judy 41,91,96 Reuss, Ray 119 RICKERT, DEBBIE 35,41,49,50,79, 113 Rickert, Diane 44,46,49, 54,80, 83, 107 Rickert, David 91 Riddle, Tammie 91 Riley, Cheryl 99 Rippy, Clinton 91 RIPPY, KENNY 79 Ritter, Jerry 95 Robertson, Dennis 87 ROHR, DARLA 79 112 Rokita, John 91,98 Rokita, Steve 83 Rubemeyer, Lori 115 S Shatte, Dennis 119 Schierer, Charles 11,60,61,64,88,104 Schilling, Cathy 41,57,83 Schlesinger, Allen 118 SCHLESINGER, TESSIE 57,79 Schmidt, Rebecca 41,44,50, 91 SCHMIERBACH, RICK 79 Schneider, Douglas 51,91 Schneider, Paul 64,91 SCHNEIDER, RICK 53,79,113 Schoepp, Alan 51,65,91 Schoot, Edmond 35, 83 Schott, Leslie 35,44,48,87, 138 Schoot, Lynn 44, 91 Schreiber, Eric 91 Schubert, Mike 83 Science 98 Science Club 37 Seger, Charles 10,83 Seger, Diana 41,57,87 Senior Class 70 Senior Play 22 Sexton, Don 53, 55, 107 Shipp, Rita 35,84,87 SHOEMAKER, LEE 43,79, 112 Shoemaker, Michael 43, 51,91 Skorcz, Susan 29, 36, 37,44,57,60, 61,83 Smith, Rebecca 9,91 Social Studies 102 Sophomore Class 84 Spalt, Katherine 119 Speech Therapy 114 Sports 58 SPOTLIGHT Staff 48 Stehl, Mark 37,56,87 Stehl, Scott 61,64,91 Steinheimer, Mary 41,44,60,61,83,111 STEINHEIMER, RANDY 34,36,38,39, 46,48,51,79,102 Steinheimer, Rita 28,41,44,67 Stephens, Barbara 83 Stevnson, Curt 39,51,83,113 Stoops, Sharon 41,44, 51,87, 104 STOOPS, RICK 43,79, 103 Stratton, Sherry Rae 91 Student Council 47 Student Life 8 143 STERDAY’S REFLECTIONS ARE Within the covers of the 1975 VESPA, we tried to capture the many changes of the past year. Reflecting these changes were the activities and achievements brought about by' the students, faculty, and administration. The memories of these moments were made by you and are yours to keep. Wc extend a special thanks to all who helped in the production of this book. To Mrt Germann, our advisor; Josten's American Yearbook Company, Rembrandt Photography Studio, LeeAnn Funk, Eric Wirth, and Carla Recker, our business managers; Janet Reuss, our typist; the staff and thier parents; we especially say thank you. The combination of , eadli of your efforts has made this book pos- Sandy Dudenbostel and LuAnn Mueller, bditors; Karen Eckert, assistant editor. TODAY’S MEMORIES Table of Contents 2 Thies, E. R. 19,116 Thies, Smart 39,51,53,54,81 Tinney, Peggy 41,84, 106 Triefenbach, Vickie 87, 104 Trotter, Warren 11,60,61,101 Walsh, Joseph 91,104 Walsh, Patricia 87 W ay 1 a nd, M aj ori e 41,46,91 Way land, Melissa 49,87 Webber, Ralph C. 83 WEBER, CRAIG 22,23,24,27,31,36, 39,42,49,60,79, 102 Wilderman, Joseph 87, 101 Wiley, Carl Eugene 91 Williams, Judy 83 Williams, Patty' 87 Wilson, Steven 51,87 Winkelmann, David 83, 113 Wirth, Eric 19,34,37,39,46,48,51, V Van Hove, Gretchen 23,49,107 Wcidemann, Sheryl 41,44,50,91 Welzbacher, Jill 35,44,46,49,52,55, 54,87,100 Wirth, George H. 118 VESPA Staff 34 S3 Wirth, Michael 52, 53, 54,60,61,62, Yoelkel, Patricia 12,31,91 Werner, Audrc 44,47,49,50,55,83, 91,140 Yogler, Eddie 43,83 YOLNER, RICK 79, 113 W WADE, JILL 24,26,42,50,55,79 Wahlig, James 31,45,56,60,61,62, 64,87 95,107 Wesolik, Carol 18,31,36,38,45,51, 60,62,79,103 White, Gina 16, 18,20,31,44,45,46, 48,49,52,53,54,66,80,83,94,95, 107 WILDERMAN, DEBBIE 79, 113 Wolstenholm, Ronald 38,39,70, 102 Works, Dennis 37,48,57,62,65,87 . 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