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

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(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.

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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

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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.