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

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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.

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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. )

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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