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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1977 volume:

Table of Contents Days of Living..............4 Days of Being..............48 Days of Belonging..........74 Days of Learning...........94 Days of Competing.........118 Days of Buying............134 VESPA 77 New Athens Comm. High School New Athens, IL 62264 Volume 37 Days in Our Lives '76-77 A school building is not just a building made of bricks, walls, and beams, but a place where students learn, meet friends, and share good times. During the school year, 1976-1977, the VESPA staff has been busily working to capture some of those memories in the VESPA for you. A yearbook is not just a book made of pages with pictures on them, but it tells the story of New Athens High School Comm. Unit District 60. The VESPA staff gives to you Days in Our Lives . . . 76-77. 2 (left) Dennis Robertson files books in the library. (above) Mike Wirth and Patrick Canning take advantage of study time to complete their day's assignment. 7 I (above) Dan Kocnigstcin waits for the perfect moment to drop the book on his unsuspecting victims Ruth Kin-zinger and Debbie Kinzingcr. (right) After band lesson. Rhonda Kinzinger replaces her music. (above left) Ron Baudino Scott Thies, and John Schneider spend their lunch hour teasing Wayne Quathamer. (above right) Dan Kolditz welcomes all students with open arms, (left) Eric Schreiber patiently waits for Melanie May and Mary Schoepp to finish gossipping while A1 Parker listens to one of Rhonda Wagner's stories. 11 (right) Pat Canning gives his opinion of the assignment. (below left) Cathy Langcnstein shows how calm one can stay after a hectic day at school, fbelow right) Dennis Works puts the hold on Rod Cockrell. 2 (above) During one of the quieter limes of ihe day. two students walk across the empty tennis courts, (left) Jeana Hentzel poses with her most valued possession . . . her school books. Boys, put your arms down the war is over. right)Rita Sieinhclmer takes time out from cheering to watch the basketball game. ) Couples wait patiently for the nis Works a last minute pep talk 3S he heads for the (above) Coach Powers gives finish line. (left) New FFA members wait anxiously to be called upon to do their stunt for initiation. • • ‘V, f 9k Wr (left) Dan Koenigstcin figures out the strategy he will use when he takes the field. (below) Tracy Pearce takes careful aim in pursuit oli another victim. Donna Hagan explains to her friends that she has everything under control. (below) Tim Meyer looks over the competition while Jeff Pearce worries about it. The Band Presented A Christmas Carol At their annual Christmas concert the band performed the play A Christmas Carol. Before the play, the chorus sang carols directed by Miss Van Hove and accompanied by two brass sextets. Those in the play were Bill Chrisman, Dan Kol-ditz, Eric Wirth, Carol Wesolik, Shoye Gaines, Rusty Main, Ruth Kinzinger, Dale Range, A1 Schoepp, Todd Ziegler, Keith Reuss, and Brad Kirkpatrick. (top left) Carol Wesolik provides narration for the play, (above) A1 Schoepp as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Bill Chrisman as Scrooge look into the past. 20 (left) Keith Reuss and Bill Chrisman discuss the day of work, (above) Dan Kolditz looks surprised as he forgets his line. Two Exchange Students Visited NACHS Two foreign exchange students visited NACHS this year. They were Maria Cecilia ”Cecy” Fourade and Martha Beatriz Perez S. Cecy stayed at the home of Melanie May. She is from Temuco. Chile, where she was a junior at Sain-Cross school. The customs, food, and life of the people of the United States are the most interesting aspects of this country to her. Martha is from Baoca, Nicaragua where she lives with her family. Marjorie Wayland was her host during her stay. When she returns to her home Martha plans to leave for college to study medicine. In the U.S. Martha hoped to learn the language better. tabovc) Cecy and Dave Keebler discuss their assignment, (right) Martha shows her school spirit by wearing a New Athens sweatshirt. Honor Society Promoted High Academic Achievement SENIOR MEMBERS OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (front row) Mike Recker, Dennis Works. Mark Stehl. (back row) Carol Weso-lik, Cheryl Birkner, Marilyn Miller. Eric Wirth, Sharon Parker. Beth Littekcn, Shoye Gaines. Ray Pour and Dale Range escort the senior inductees: Sharon Parker. Eric Dennis Works, Beth Litteken, Cheryl Birkner, and Marilyn Wirth, and Shoye Gaines. Miller read their parts during the induction ceremony. SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR MEMBERS OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (front row) Anita Haubrich, Annette Haubrich, Majorie Way land, Ruth Kinzinger. (back row) Rich Koenig -stein, Ray Pour, Dan Koenigstein, Patrick Canning, Paul Pannier, Dale Range, Al Schoepp, Mr. Martin. The National Honor Society held its induction ceremony on Thursday, April 14. Ten new members were installed. The faculty picked the inductees from the students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes with a four point or better average. Sponsored by Mr. Ken Martin the purpose of this club was to promote high academic achievement. The annual banquet at Fischer's Restaurant was paid for by selling candy bars. OFFICERS: Mark Stehl, President; Dennis Works, Vice-President; Beth Litteken, Treasurer; Marilyn Miller, Secretary. 22 Quill and Scroll Honored Students For Hard Work in School Journalism QUILL AND SCROLL: (first row) Marjorie Wayland, Vickie Brown, Sharon Kreher, Cheryl Cummins, (third row) Carol Wesolik, Lisa Cheryl Glaus, (second row) Annette Haubrich. Anita Haubrich, Litteken. Patrick Canning. Eric Wirth. Dave Amann. Patty Huber. Outstanding work in any phase of school journalism or publication such as writing, editing, or management is awarded through Quill and Scroll. In order to become a member a student must be in the sophomore, junior, or senior class and in the upper third of their class. They must have worked on the school newspaper or yearbook staff and been approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. New members were initiated at an informal dinner, which was held at Bonanza. Miss Reba Jones sponsored the organization. 23 Students Rocked and Rolled in the Bicentennial In following with the Bicentennial year, the Class of ’78 sponsored a Rock and Roll in the Bicentennial. On the day prior to the dance, NACHS students and faculty dressed as their favorite American hero or heroine. Free tickets to the dance were given to a student from each class whose costumes were the best. The winners were: Mary Schoepp, freshman; Jack Roddy, sophomore; Ruth Kinzinger, junior; and Doug Kinzinger, senior. The music at the dance, held Friday, October 10, 1976, was enjoyed by the students. They danced to records played on a stereo system provided by members of the junior class. (above) Rhonda Wagner is on the warpath during Junior Dress-Down Day. (right) Ruth Kinzinger. another best-dressed winner, completes her outfit as an American Indian with a papoose. First pla£e winners Jack Roddy and Mary Schoepp received free tickets to the Junior Dance by dressing as their favorite American hero and heroine. 24 Mock Election Was Held at NACEHS NACHS ELECTION RETURNS OFFICE REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT Pres. Gerald Ford - 65 Jimmy Carter - 82 Vice-Pres. Robert Dole Walter Mondale Governor James Thompson - 76 (tie) Michael Howlett - 76 Lt. Governor Dale O’Neal Neil Hartigan Any. Gen’l William Scott - 89 Cecik Parter - 59 Comptroller George Lindberg - 80 Michael Bakalis - 61 Sec. of State William Harris - 31 Alan Dixon - 114° The American Government classes, as part of their assignment, sponsored a mock election during noon hour on Election Day, November 2, 1976. Students and faculty members took part in the entire election process from registering to casting a ballot. (left) Before stepping into the booth to cast his ballot, John Pannier fills out his voter application form. (above) Donna Hagan supervises voter registration during noon hour, (right) As part of their assignment in American Government, Terry Lewis, Marjorie Wayland. and Mark Wright count the ballots after voting is done. 25 Spirit Remains High After Homecoming '77 HOMECOMING ’77 SENIOR CANDIDATES: Sharon Parker. Shoye Gaines. Cecy Fourcade, Barb Harwerth, retiring queen: Beth Lit-teken, reigning queen: Mark Stehl, reigning king: Darryl Mehrm- ann. retiring king. Bill Chrisman, Rod Cockrell, and Brian Mehrmann. Junior Prince and Princess: Mark Amann and Peggy Laflen. Sophomore Prince and Princess: Greg Nadler and Susan Loesche. Freshman Prince and Princess: Dale Jansen and Nicole Richardson. 26 Denise Weber and Steve Kiefer really start to move as the evening progresses. Sharon Parker, Cecy Fourcade, Mark Stehl, and Roger Maurer discuss the evening’s events. Due to inclement weather, many of this year’s homecoming activities were cancelled. In spite of this, spirit soared during the basketball game against Freeburg on Friday night. The following evening, the student council sponsored a dance held in the old gym decorated with purple and gold streamers. Many NACHS student body and a number of alumni danced to the music of Chameleon. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of Beth Lit-teken and Mark Stehl as Homecoming '77 queen and king. The dance closed the 1977 homecoming celebration. 27 NACHS students and alumni swing into action as the night moves on. FFA Dance Was Well-Attended On November 5, 1977, the FFA held their annual Sweetheart Dance in the old gym. The theme was It’s Magic.' The dance was well attended by both couples and those choosing to come stag. Rare Touch provided the music which ranged from polkas to fast-beat rock. Highlighting the evening was the announcement of the '77 Sweetheart and Sister, Shoye Gaines and Sharon Parker. (above) Paul Pannier and Rhonda Kinzinger watch the other couples dance to the music of ’’Rare Touch.” (right) Mark Rickert and Jerry Wade take a short break, (below) Ed Cockrell, Karen Flood, and Dale Range share good times together at the FFA dance. 28 FFA COURT: (seated) Renee Karber. Greenhand: Sharon Parker 77 Chapter Sister. Shoye Gaines. 77 Chapter Sweetheart: Rita Dcutschman. Greenhand. (standing) Roy Mueller; Tina Brandenburger; Donna Hagan: Dave Amann; Mary Althoff: Tim Meyer; Beth Litteken; Dennis Works; Brian Mehrmann; Randy Kinzinger; Paula Karber, 76 Chapter Twin Sister; Kenny Pour; Cindy Gardiner. ’76 Chapter Sweetheart; Diane Rickert, 76 Chapter Sister; Darryl Mehrmann; Karen Flood; Dale Range; Sharon Kreher; Ray Pour; Cheryl Birkner; Larry Ferkins, State FFA Vice-President; Anna Gale; Mike Recker. 29 Precious and Few Were the Moments of the FFHA Dance 1977 The old gym was the setting for the 1977 FHA Dance. The chosen theme was Precious and Few, and the decorations included yellow and orange streamers, wall murals, hearts, and roses. Music was provided by Windrift. Marilyn Miller and Rod Cockrell were crowned as this year's Queen and King in the coronation, the highlight of the event. The court included Rich Keenigstein, Ruth Kin-zinger, Mark Amann, Sharon Kreher, Ray Pour, Karen Flood, Debbie Kin-zinger, and John Pitchford, Junior Candidates; Steve Kiefer, Jim Wahlig, Sharon Parker, Dave Amann, Patty Juenger, Anna Gale, Senior Candidates, and Susie Skorcz and Brent Reuss, 1976 Royalty. (right) The dance provided an opportunity for many NACHS students to get some dancing out of their systems. (below) All eyes of the attendees are riveted on the coronational procession. 30 (above) Barb Gale, Susie Miller, Lori Goodwin, and Cindy Krock discuss the events of the evening, (left) The 1977 FHA King and Queen Rod Cockrell and Marilyn Miller share the special moments of the royalty’s dance, (below) NACHS students find the music of Windrift” conducive to dancing. 31 Seniors Produced Arsenic and Old Lace SENIOR PLAY CAST: (front) Mike Recker, Brian Mehrmann, Tim Meyer, Beth Litteken, Ms Van Hove, Dan Kolditz, Cheryl Birkner, Rod Cockrell, Carol Wesolik, Steve Kiefer, and Dennis Works, (back) Eric Wirth, Roger Maurer, and Bill Chrisman. The Senior Class produced Arsenic and Old Lace” on the evenings of October 23 and 24. In the play', Martha and Abby Brewster (played by Beth Litteken and Carol Wesolik) live in Brooklyn with their nephew Mortimer (Dennis Works). Mortimer is a drama critic and his romantic interest, Elaine, (Cheryl Birkner) is the daughter of a minister (Brian Mehrmann). Their lives are serene and calm until Mortimer discovers a body in the window-seat. Mortimer insists that his Uncle Teddy (Bill Chrisman) committed the murder because Teddy is not mentally well. Mortimer tells his aunts his suspicions, but they refuse to become alarmed because bodies in windowseats are common in the Brewster house. The situation is further complicated by the arrival by another brother, Jonathon (Rod Cockrell); his friend, Dr. Einstein (Eric Wirth); another body, and the police (Mike Recker, Tim Meyer and Dan Kolditz). In the end, everyone but the police finds out that the kindly Brewster sisters are the real murderers. Chalk Garden Introduced Jrs. to Theater The Class of 1978 presented the ''Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold on March 18 and 19. The play was a psychological thriller set in the English countryside and concerned exploitation and ex-convicts. The cast included Madrigal (Patty Huber), Olivia (Ruth Kinzinger), applicants (Donna Friederich and Debbie Kinzinger), Nurse (Becky Schmidt), Maitland (A1 Schoepp), Laurel (Sheryl Weidemann) the judge (Mike Shoemaker) and Mrs. St. Maugham (Marjorie Wayland). (above left) Laurel Sheryl Weideman) prepares to study her charts, (above right) Maitland (A1 Schoepp) doesn't appear to be too happy about the events of the evening, (below) JR. CAST: Donna Friederich, Becky Schmidt, A1 Schoepp, Patty Huber, Sheryl Weidemann, Marjorie Wayland, Rich Koenigstein, Ruth Kinzinger, and Debbie Kinzinger. 33 Good Times With Good Friends Made (above) Mr. Schierer is wailing in ihe wings for someone 10 ask him to dance, (right) Mrs. Renshaw peeks through some dry foliage looking for idle workers, (below) Ruth Kinzinger finds time to play the piano as she takes a break from decorating. 34 This Years Prom A Night to Remember Attendies at the prom are vying for a position at the roulette table. Mr. Germann Is busily counting his winnings. Mrs. Renshaw helps herself to some Red River Punch, while Louise Miller and Connie Wesolik observe the proper procedure for serving the punch. 35 HteH SCH gl presents Stand here A NIGHT TO REMEMBER lemoi Impinge! Impingi Music by hence W y evening il sixteenth til 11:00 P.M. Ired and seventy School days eteen Basketball craz Knights of Columbus Hall Remember mission Coronation Highlighted the Evening PROM COURT: Mike Hoffman, Peggy Laflen, Brian Mehrmann, Vickie Triefenbach. Rod Cockrell. Cheri Laflen, retiring prom queen. Beth Litteken. prom queen, Karen Flood, prom princess, Dennis Kreher. prom prince. Bill Chrisman, prom king. Tim Meyer, retiring prom king. Ann Gale, Rusty Main. Sharon Parker, Mark Amann. Sharon Kreher. Martha Perez, honorary princess. The theme of the 1977 Junior-Senior Prom was ”A Night to Remember.” The couples were ushered into an era of riverboats and gambling, cotton bales, and elegant plantation parties. The decorations carried out this theme with an entrance gangplank, showboat scenery, and cotton bales. Couples occupied themselves with dancing to the music of Full House,” gambling in the casino with money imprinted with pictures of the coronation candidates, and nibbling an assortment of hors d'ouevres and sandwiches served by freshman seneschals. In the climax of the event, Bill Chrisman and Beth Litteken were crowned 1977 Prom King and Queen. Dennis Kreher and Karen Flood were named Prince and Princess. (left) 1977 Prom King and Queen, Bill Chrisman and Beth Litteken. 37 Prom Couples Dance to (above) Steve Kiefer and Denise Weber share the special moments of the junior-senior prom, (right) Tim Meyer asks Danny Amann for some dancing tips, (below) Mr. and Mrs. Schatte. as well as others, enjoy dancing to the music of Full House. Mr. and Mrs. Thies watch couples in hope that they may pick up a few new steps. 38 the Music of Full House Couples ai the prom dance a slow dance with that special someone. By the looks on the faces of Scott Wright and Terry Lewis they must have just scored heavily at the Blackjack table. (above) Beth Litteken and Bill Chrisman and (below) Mark Schmidt and Marjorie Wayland dance to the music of Full House. A group of crazy seniors show-off their attire on Dress-Down Day. (right) Even seniors can't resist bringing their play toys to school, but Roger Maurer and Mark Stehl both want the rubber chicken, (below) The Class of '77 show that they are still crazy after all these years. Seniors Had Good Times on Dress-Down Day April 29, 1977 was the date for the traditional Senior Dress Down Day. The Class of '77 used their creative and imaginative minds to compile very idiotic looking outfits. Anything from a white dinner jacket with plaid pants to a Hawaiian shirt with Bermuda shorts were found. Seniors had a good time modeling their outfits for the faculty and underclassmen. Eric Winh and Debbie Beck pose for a picture in their costumes. Seniors Enjoyed Trip Seniors say their last good-byes to friends and family before leaving New Athens. Thursday, June 2 was the day of departure for the senior class on the annual trip to Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, and the Smoky Mountains. They rode all night and the next day until they arrived at Gettysburg, PA. There they visited battlefields of the Civil War and the place where Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. The next morning the bus left for Washington D.C. On the way they toured Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Betsy Ross's House. Sights visited in Washington were the Museum of History and Technology, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian Institute, Capitol Building, Supreme Court Building, Library of Congress, National Air and Space Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Embassy Row, National Cathedral, Georgetown, National Archives, National Gallery of Art, and the White House. On Tuesday afternoon they left for Virginia Beach. Two days of swimming at the beach were enjoyed. The bus then left for the Smoky Mountains on Thursday. One stop was made at Williamsburg. There the group toured various exhibition homes and buildings. Friday brought Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. There the class rode the Tramway and spent the night shopping. The trip was enjoyed by all but the group was glad to be back home Saturday night. 42 Through Eastern States 43 Seniors board bus. ihe place they will spend most of their lime, for the next nine days. Graduation Was a Bittersweet (above) Sharon Parker, recipient of the Danforth Award and president of the Senior Class receives her diploma from Syl Mehrmann, president of the Board, (right) Dennis Works, valedictorian of the Class of 1977, delivers his address. The Class of 1977 prepared four long years for one evening. This long-awaited event was their commencement exercises, held June 13 in the New Gymnasium. The 65 graduates, 36 young men and 29 young women, received their diplomas from Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann, President of the Board. Eric Wirth was awarded the Sousa Band Medal; Sharon Parker and Steve Kiefer, the Danforth Foundation I Dare You” Award; Diane Dougherty and Rod Cockrell, the American Legion Award; Rita Shipp, a nursing scholarship, Dennis Works, the valedictory award: Jim Kreher, the salutatory award, Scott Wright, the Bausch and Lomb Science Award: Marilyn Miller, a scholarship from Eastern Illinois University; and the 21 honor graduates were presented medals. 44 Event For the Class of 197 (left) Jim Kreher pauses during his salutatory address, (above) Members of the Calss of 1977 prepare to begin their long-awaited graduation processional. (below) Bill Chrisman. Dave Moodey, and Eric Wirth sing Do You Know Where You’re Going To 45 Yeah, I'm a senior, so what about it? So there's only a few more days of school and then I’ll have to face the world. Can't wait till graduation night. We’ll have to throw a big party ’cause 1 won't have to go to that school anymore. I’ll just cruise up front, grab that diploma and run! Suppose I don't know where I am running to, though. So far, all I have ever done is follow the rest of the gang. I knew I could always find someone at a basketball game, St. Libory on Saturday nights, or just cruising around town. But now it's gonna be different. We’re all going to take off and try to make it on our own. Listen to this joke - letting graduation get to him after four years of being a tough guy. Ya know, I might just miss this place after I'm gone, but I'm sure they’ll be another clown to take my place. See ya later, buddy! I 46 Graduation is finally here! 1 can't believe it! In a few minutes they will call my name and I’ll be walking up to receive my diploma . . . where do I go from there? Before, my friends have always been around me. I look around and think how much me and my classmates have changed. I laugh as I remember those squirrly freshman days. We've spent so many good times together and I wonder how long it will be before these memories that mean so much will start to fade. I want to keep hanging on! Reality tells me that we will all be going in different directions. We say that we’ll meet again and talk over the ’’old times. ” This is such a weird feeling. I'm so happy about graduating, but then I'm scared, too. Well, pretty soon they will be calling my name. Then I’ll be up there, and it will all be over. In a way, I guess it's just a beginning. DAYS OF BEING Class of 77 Was First Class DAVE AMANN: Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4: FFA 1,2.3, 4; Secretary 4; SPOTLIGHT 4: Coach's Help 4; Prom Court 3. CLARA RECKER BADGETT: Cheerleader 1, 2: VESPA 1, 2; Ass't Business Manager 2; Pep Club 1, 2: Office Help 1. 2, 3. 4: FFA Court 4. DEBBY BECK: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2: Track 1, 2; VESPA 2: Pep Club 2, 3: Art Club 4: Band-Aid 4. RICK BEHRENS: Band 1, 2. 3 4, Lab Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Base ball 2: Cross Country 1, 2, 3 Track 1. 2, 3: A-V Club 3. BARB BERTHOLD: FHA 1, 2. 3, 4; Office Help 1, 2: Art Club 2. CHERYL BIRKNER: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Lab Band 3, 4: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2: Volleyball 1, 2: Tennis 3, 4: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4: Points Chari-man 2; Sr. Vice-President 4: VESPA 1, 2, 3, 4: Secretary 3: Treasurer 4: Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Class Play 3, 4: FFA Court 3, 4: FHA Court 3; Letterman's Club 2: FCA 4: FT A 3, 4: Vice-President 4; Nurse’s Help 3. 50 of America's Third Century GLENN BIRKNER: Baseball 3, 4; Student Librarian 4. PATRICIA BRINKMANN Being a senior is not all fun and games. Mike Recker finds time to do some studying over lunch hour. SHEILA BURK: Jackettes 3. 4: Cheerleader 2; Track 2; Class Treasurer 4: FHA 1, 2. 3: VESPA 2: Pep Club 1. 2. 3; Office Help 2: FFA Court 3: FTA 4; Art Club 4. BILL CHRISM AN: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Lab Band 3. 4: Track 2: Class Play 4; Homecoming Court 4: A-V Club 4. DEANNA CONNELL RODNEY COCKRELL: Baseball 1. 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 3: Track 2. 3: Student Council Rep. 2, 3: SPOTLIGHT 1: Science Club Vice-Pres. 4; Class Play 4: Homecoming Court 2,4: Art Club 3.4. EDWIN COCKRELL: Baseball 2; Basketball 1, 2: Track 2, 3; SPOTLIGHT 2, 3; Science Club 4: Class Play 3: A V Club 3. (left) MARY CRAWFORD (right) DIANA DOUGHERTY: Chorus 3 Volleyball 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Points Chairman 3: Pep Club 2, 3 Office Help 2, 3. 4: Library Help 1. KAREN DUDENBOSTEL: FHA 1. 2. 3, 4; Office Help 1. 3: Library Help 1,2, 3. 4: Class Play 3. 4; FT A 2.3. J. SHOYE GAINES: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Lab Band 3. 4: Cheerleader 2. 3: Track 1, 2, 3: Class Sec. 1: SPOTLIGHT 4: Pep Club 2. 3: Office Help 1, 2 . 4; Class Play 3: FFA Court 3, 4: Sweetheart 4: Homecoming Court 4. ANNA GALE: Chours 3: Softball 3, 4: Track 2: Volleyball 2. 3. 4: FHA 1. 2, 3. 4, Second Vice-President 4: Office Help 3: FFA Court 4: FHA Court 3: Homecoming Court 4 . 52 JANE GREENLEE: FHA 1; Office Help MARIE HARBAUGH: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; 2, 3; Library Help 1; FT A 4. Office Help 1. 2, 3. CHARLES HARRISS: Office Help 3; Library Help 2; A-V Club 3. Don't Walk Behind Me... I May Not Lead. Just Walk Beside Me and Be My Friend Don't Walk in Front of Me . . . I May Not Follow. CORENE HOERCHER: FHA 1. SCOTT HESSICK: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball T. Cross Country 1; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3.4. P ICIA JUENGER: Band 2; FHA 1. 2. 4: Office Help 3: FHA Court 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Mr. Blumberg. sponsor: Vickie Triefenbach. vice-president: Sharon Parker, president: Sheila Burk, treasurer: Mrs. Tinney. sponsor: Beth Litteken. secretary. 54 ROBERT JUENGER: Cross Country 1. 2, 3. 4: Track 2. 3: FFA 1. 2. 3: Class Play 4. DAVID KEEBLER RONALD KEEBLER:Track 2: Office Help. STEVEN KIEFER: Basketball 1.2. 3, 4: Cross Country 1, 2. 3, 4: Track 1, 2; Student Council Representative 4: Science Club 4: Coach's Help 3, 4: Student Librarian 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 4: A-V Club 2. 3, 4: Vice-President 4; FCA 3. 4: Secretary 4: Art Club 2, 3, 4: Vice-President 4: FHA Court 4. DOUGLAS KINZINGER: Band 1. 2. 3, 4: Lab Band 4: Science Club 2, 3. 4. DANIEL KOLDITZ: Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Lab Band 4: Baseball 1. 2: Tennis 3. 4: Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4; Rep. 1. 2: President 3: FFA 4; Science Club 1.2. 3, 4; President 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Lettcrman’s Club 2. JAMES KREHER: FFA 1: Science Club 1. 2, 3. 4: President 2: Vice-President 4. BETH LITTEKEN: Jackettes 3, 4: Bat Girl 1. 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 2: Volleyball 3, 4: Class Secretary 4: Student Council Rep. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; FHA 1, 2. 3, 4: Historian 2: Treasurer 3: President 4: Pep Club 2: Office Help 4: Coach’s Help 4; Class Play 3. 4: Homecoming Court 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4: FFA Court 3. 4; FHA Court 3: FCA 4. RUSTY MAIN: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1, 2: Student Council 1, 2. 3. 4; Art Club 2. 3. ROGER MAURER: Baseball 1; Track 3: FFA 1. 2, 3; Ass’t Secretary 3: Student Librarian 1, 2; Class Play 3. 4: A-V Club 4. BRIAN MEHRMANN: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Tennis 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: Sentinel 3: President 4: Coach’s Help 3, 4: Class Play 4: FHA Court 3: Chess Club 1,2,3. TIM MEYER: Baseball 1, 2: Basketball 1: Tennis 3, 4; Student Council 4: Vice-President 4: FFA 2, 3. 4: Ass't Treas. 3, Treasurer 4: Student Librarian 1: Class Play 3. 4: A-V Club 4: Chess Club 1, 2, 3: Prom King 3. C. LOUISE MILLER: Chorus 3; Cheerleader 1: Track 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA 2. 3: FHA 1: VESPA 2: Science Club 2: Pep Club 2, 3; Pres, of Points 2: Student Librarian 1. 2: A-V Club 2: Chess Club 2: An Club 1, 2, 4. MARILYN MILLER: Volleyball 2. 3. 4: Honor Society 3, 4: Secretary 4: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4: Vice-Pres. of Projects 2: Historian 3: Secretary 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4: Sec.-Treas. 2: Office Help 3, 4: FCA 4: FTA 4; Nurse's Help 4; Home-Ec Aide 3; FHA Court 4. DAVE MOODEY: Class President 1, 2: Quill and Scroll 2, 3: VESPA 1. 2. 3: Photographer 1. 2: Business Manager 3: SPOTLIGHT 1, 2, 3; Photographer 1. 2, 3: Science Club 1, 2; Student Librarian 1, 2, 4: Class Play 3; A-V Club 2, 3, 4: President 4. LU ANN MUELLER: Student Librarian ROY LEE MUELLER: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Lab Band 4: Baseball 1: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4: Track 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2: Class President 3; Student Council Treas. 4; FFA 1. 2, 3. 4: Reporter 3: Vice-Pres. 4; Science Club 4: Prom Coun 3: A-V Club 2. 3, 4; Chess Club 1. 2, 3: Sec.-Treas. 3. 56 JAMES MURDOCK RAYMOND NEFF: Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Lab Band 3,4. JEFFREY PEARCE: Baseball 2; Basketball 1, 2: Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3: Tennis 4; Office Help 3: A-V Club 4: Letterman's Club 2: Chess Club 1. 2. 3; Vice-Pres. 2: Pres. 3. MIKE RECKER: Basketball 3, 4: Baseball Manager 1. 2, 3: Basketball Manager 1, 2: Honor Society 2, 3, 4; FFA 4: Science Club 2, 3. 4: Coach's Help 2: Class Play 3. 4: A-V Club 3, 4: Letterman’s Club 2: FCA 3, 4; Chess Club 1. 3: Art Club 4. ALLAN PARKER: SPOTLIGHT 2; Science Club 2: A-V Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3,4: Art Club 2. SHARON PARKER: Jackettes 2, 3. 4; Class Sec. 2: Class Vice-Pres. 3: Class Pres. 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4: Treasurer 4: Pep Club President 3: Office Help 2, 3, 4: Homecoming Court 3, 4; FHA Court 3.4: FFA Court 3,4; FFA Sister 4: An Club 1: Prom Court 3. 57 Senior year is full of goofing off, as Steve Wilson and Steve Kiefer illustrate. CLINTON RIPPEY DENNIS ROBERTSON: Student Librarian 1. 4: Chess Club 1. DEBRA RODDY: Cheerleader 3: Pep Club 3: Office Help 4. DIANA SEGER: FHA 2. Librarian 1, 2. 3. 4. 3, t: Student 58 STUART THIES: Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Lab Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. Rod Cockrell shows his interpretation of The Fonz. Aaay! LESLIE SCHOTT: FHA 1. 2. 3. 4; VESPA 2. 3: SPOTLIGHT 2: Pep Club 2; Student Librarian 1.2,3. 4. RITA SHIPP: FHA 2. 3. 4: VESPA 2: Pep Club 2: Office Help 1,4. MARK STEHL: Track 2. 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4: Student Council Representative 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 3,4: President 4: Office Help 2: A-V Club 2, 3. 4: Sec.-Treas. 2, 3; FCA 3. 4: Vice-Pres. 3; President 4: Homecoming King 4. SHARON STOOPS: Band 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1; Softball 2, 3; Track 2. 3: FHA 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 2, 3: Office Help 3. CANDY TRENT: Transferred from West Virginia 4: Band 1; Track 1, 2: Track Manager 2. 3: Student Council 1: Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3: Co-Editor 3: Newspaper Staff 1, 2: Pep Club 1,2, 3: Student Librarian 1; An Club 1, 2: Drill Team 1,2. 59 VICKIE TIEFENBACH: Track 2: Class Vice-President 4; VESPA 1, 3; Pep Club 2, 3: FT A 3. 4; Art Club 4. JAMES WAHLIG: Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Coach’s Help 2. 3, 4; Student Librarian 2: FHA Court 3; FCA 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4. CAROL WESOLIK: Band 1, 2, 3. 4: Cheerleader 1, 2; Honor Society 3, 4: Quill and Scroll 3, 4: FHA 1, 2. 3. 4: VESPA 1. 2, 3, 4: Section Editor 2; Co-Editor 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Class Play 3, 4: Letterman's Club 2: An Club 3. 4. JOSEPH WILDERMAN: Baseball 1; Chess Club 1. STEVE WILSON: Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1; Cross Country 3, 4: Track 2, 3; A-V Club 4.' ERIC WIRTH: Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Lab Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Tennis 2; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; VESPA 1, 2, 3, 4; Ass’t Business Manager 2: Co-Editor 3, 4: SPOTLIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4: Business Manager 2, 3; Ass’t Editor 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3: Office Help 3.4; Class Play 3, 4; A-V Club 2, 3; Letter-man’s Club 2: FTA 1, 2, 3. 4: Art Club 2. 3, 4. 60 DENNIS WORKS: Basketball 1. 2. 3,4: Cross Country 2. 3. 4: Track 2: Tennis 3, 4: Honor Society 2,3, 4: Vice-Pres. 4: FFA 4; SPOTLIGHT 2, 3, 4: Sports Editor 2,3, 4: Office Help 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: A-V Club 2, 3, 4: Reporter 4; FCA 4: Prom Court 3. SCOTT WRIGHT: Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Science Club 4: A-V Club 3, 4; Chess Club 1. ■ In memory of Melissa Wayland (1959-1977) from the faculty and her classmates at NACHS. I loved my friend. She went away from me There’s nothing more to say, The poem ends, Soft as it began -I loved my friend. - Langton Hughes 61 MELISSA WAYLAND: Chorus 2, 3, 4: FHA 2. 3, 4: SPOTLIGHT 4: FT A 3.4. Juniors Took Prom to New Location JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: (back row) Dale Range, president: Dennis Kreher, vice president: Mrs. Renshaw, advisor; Mr. Schi-erer, advisor, (front row) Peggy Laflen, treasurer; Tina Bran-denburger, secretary. The Class of 78 began a busy third year by electing class officers at their first class meeting. Many activities filled their spirited lives. Hosting the annual Junior Dance in September was their first important project. This year's dance, with its Bicentennial theme showed patriotic spirit. Students dressed like their favorite American hero or heroine. Since making money is important to the , junior class in order to go on their senior trip, many projects were carried out. Promoting the sale of magazines was one of their first money-making projects. The juniors outsold the seniors in sales this year and received $1000 commission for their hard work. As in the past, the juniors were in charge of candy sales and the soda machines. Instead of the bottled soda which had been originally sold, a switch was made to cans. This was because they were unbreakable, disposable, and more economical. Plans for the Prom started early. It was decided that the 76-77 Junior-Senior Prom was to have been held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Athens. This change was made to make decorating easier and to accommodate more people. With the anticipated excitement of becoming seniors, another long year was successfully completed. Mark Amann Gina Blum Lu Ann Cissell Dawn Amos Tina Brandenburger Patrick Dougherty Robert Berry Vickie Brown Karen Flood Fay Birkner Debra Caywood Donna Friederich 62 Pam Gale Cheryl Glaus Donna Hagan Aniia Haubrich Debra Hermann Michael Hoffman Pattie Huber Robby Jones Ruih Juenger Mike Wirth exits school after completing another hard day. Lisa Pitchford finds the noon hour a good time to relax between classes. Judy Kaiser Robert Kearns Debra Kinzinger Ruth Kinzinger Hope Klingenberg Kenneth Klingenber; Richard Koenigsteii Rhonda Kosarek Dennis Kreher 63 Sharon Kreher Terry Lewis Robert Mauer Joseph Murdock Bill Perigo Peggy Lafley Jeffrey Litteken Melanie May Charles Osborn John Pitchford Rebecca Leineke Kevin Martin Carolyn Miller Norma Parker Lisa Pitchford Nick Baum shows a look of disgust when things just don’t go the way he wishes. 64 Raymond Pour Thomas Reinhardt Dale Range Judy Rouss Roger Reeves David Rickert Juniors Complete a Busy Third Year Tammic Riddle Wayne Roberson Mary Ruhmann Rebecca Schmidt Douglas Schneider Paul Schneider Alan Schoepp Lynn Schott Eric Schreiber Michael Shoemaker 65 Paul Schneider shows his opinion on studying. Receiving Drivers' License Ronald Baudino Sue Beck Marilyn Brinkman Bryan Bucttner Katheryn Burk Patrick Canning Robert Cockrell Cheryl Cummins Wayne Eckert Christine Engel Kenny Pour, Phil Sheets, Kevin Hoffman, Todd Ziegler, and brown bag it or risk eating the cafeteria's food. Danny Koenigstein enjoy their noon meal whether they choose to Ray Fischer Curtis Fullmer Morris Gaubatz Scott Goodwin Robert Hagan 66 Highlighted the Sophomore Year Patricia Harbaugh Annette Haubrich Jeana Hentzel Kevin Hoffman Samuel Houston Cindy Jones Jane Juenger Leo Juenger David Kinzinger Rhonda Kinzinger Daniel Koenigstein Alice Kreher Catherine Langenstein Jeffrey Lehr Debra Lewis With one exciting year at NACHS successfully completed, the class of '79 began another year with a feeling of confidence and expectation. Days filled with school dances, tests, and fun-filled weekends made the second year pass all too quickly. As the year passed, many of their expectations were fulfilled. Driver's Education, the initial fear of driving with an instructor, the long days and nights waiting for blue slips, and at long last obtaining their drivers license occupied much of their time. The Spring ordering of class rings also was an important event in that one is not considered a real upperclassman without a class ring. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: (front row) Susan Loesche. treasurer: Kim Meyer, vice-president: Tammy Trent, secretary: (second row) Mrs. Bishoff, sponsor. Curt Fullmer, president: Mr. Trotter, sponsor. 67 The ASVAB Test Assisted Lisa Littcken Susan Loesche Dale Maurer Kimberly Meyer Melanie Miller Jerry Mueller George Nadler Greg Nadler Laurence Osborn Jack Roddy and Kyle Walker discuss the day’s events as they walk home from school. Paul Pannier Donna Porch Tracy Pearce Kenneth Pour Elaine Petri Vickie Phillips Wayne Quathamer Stephen Recker From the expression on Jeana Hentzel’s face, trudging up three flights of stairs Is no fun!!! Sophomores to Plan Careers Ann Retiinghouse Angela Reuss Keith Reuss Craig Richardson Mark Rickert Jack Roddy John Rokita Raymond Rokita Mary Seger John Schneider Laura Schott Phil Sheets Robert Shipp Jeffrey Short Becky Smith Jeff Steinheimer Jerry Wade Scott Steinwagner Kyle Walker Velma Stephens Jean Winter Scott Thies Nancy Winkleman Tammy Trent Regina Woolford Jeff Wade Todd Ziegler Freshmen Found NACFHS to Be Mark Albert Daniel Amann Larry Birkner Nora Birkner Lynn Blum Lisa Boyett Jane Brandenburger Kathleen Brinkmann Lisa Bush David Cahoon Steven Cahoon Robert Connell Andrew Contralto Jeffrey Crane Jeffrey Dotson FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Matzenbacher, sponsor; Tom Parker, vice-president; Judy Wilderman, sec- retary-treasurer: Brad Kirkpatrick, president; Mrs. Smith, sponsor. Both Fun-Filled and Tiresome Daniel Dudeck Barbara Gale Doris Galle Lori Goodwin Timothy Gross Ann Harbaugh Helen Henson Gary Idecker Dale Jansen Arlin Juenger Dennis Juenger Donald Juenger Harold Kinkel Bradley Kirkpatrick Cynthia Kosarek Darla Kraft Kevin Kreher Cynthia Krock LeeAnn Lagerbom Diane Lischer Thomas May High School life was found by the '76 freshmen to be full of new experiences. Clubs, new friends, and sports were enjoyed by the freshmen. Dogtags were sold to get an early start on their fund for a class trip. Brad Kirkpatrick, Judy Wilderman. Tom Parker were elected President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively. Their remaining three years at NACHS were hoped by the freshmen to be a continuation of their hectic, fun-filled, first year. Lori Goodwin puts her cool act together during fourth hour an. Days in Freshman Lives Were Hectic Connie Wesolik, Rhonda Wagner, and Mary Schoepp show true spirit in dressing the part on Bicentennial Dress-up Day. Kay Meyer Marney Miller Susan Miller Larry Muffo Barbara Napier Blaine Napier Martha Osborn John Pannier Tom Parker Keith Perigo Roy Pryor Tom Recker Randy Reeves Rhonda Reeves Leslie Rehmer Daniel Reichling Jackie Reinhardt Nicole Richardson Jeffrey Ricketts Robert Ricketts 72 Lisa Roley Wyona Rolph Mark Schncidcwind Mary Schoepp Lisa Schott Linda Shoemaker Mary Skorcz Alan Speer Mark Steinheimer Roger Stolte Judith Wilderman Linda Wiley Not Pictured: Linda Baum Christine Gabriel Debra Gabriel Kurt Jansen Carrie Stephens Rhonda Wagner Susan Wahlig Randy Walta Kenneth Walton Kevin Weber Dale Jansen appears to be deep in thought as he studies his ballot in the mock election. 73 DAYS OF BELONGING VESPA Wins Golden Dozen Again (above left) VESPA STAFF: (front row) Cindy Krock, Mary Lou Schoepp, Martha Osborn. Connie Wesolik. (back row) Ken Walton, Sharon Kreher, Cheryl Cummins. Lisa Lit-teken, Annette Haubrich. (above right) Lisa Litteken busily types her pages hoping to meet the next yearbook deadline, (right) OFFICERS: Patty Huber, business manager; Miss Jones, advisor; Vickie Brown, secretary, (second row) Anita Haubrich, assistant editor; Hope Klingenberg, business manager; Carol Wesolik and Eric Wirth, co-editors: Cheryl Birkner, treasurer; Dave Kinzinger, photographer. (back row) Todd Ziegler, business manager. The VESPA, again this year for its 1975-76 edition, received the Golden Dozen Award. The staff worked many long tedious hours after school and during the summer meeting their deadlines. They applied their techniques of writing copy and captions, picking out pictures and cropping them, writing titles, and doing layouts to finish their pages for the yearbook. Also the first annual VESPA picnic was held in May. 76 Spotlight News Shines on New Athens High Spotlight, under the editorships of Marjorie Wayland, Eric Wirth, and Dennis Works: put in many long hours of hard work. Members of the staff are (first row) Debbie Lewis. Rhonda Kosarek, Cindy Krock, Marjorie Way-land. Regina Woolford, Cindy Jones, and Patty Har-baugh. (second row) Martha Osborn, Shoye Gaines, Dave Amann. and Dennis Works, (third row) Lori Goodwin, Lisa Roley, Sue Beck, Melissa Wayland, Rita Ste-inheimer. and Dale Jansen, (fourth row) Terry Weber, Donna Hagan, Kay Meyer, Dave Kinzinger, Larry Osborn, and Pat Canning, (fifth row) Ann Harbaugh. Eric Wirth, and Lee Ann Lagerbom. Mrs. Canning and Marjorie Wayland Spend Many Long Hours Working on Spotlight (left) Mrs. Canning and Marjorie Wayland look at an issue of Spotlight, finding errors that were overlooked on the rough copy. This year, the two of them spent many hours writing and rewriting, typing and retyping, and doing much proofreading of articles. They put in many hours of their own time to produce the final copies of Spotlight. This year, eight issues of Spotlight were produced. The last issue was Spotlight on Seniors. The issue interviewed many of the students in the Senior class, discovering what they enjoyed most in high school and what their plans for the future were. Throughout the year Spotlight published school news and facts. The staff worked hard to produce Spotlight issues along with their helpful co-sponsors, Mrs. Bishoff and Mrs. Canning. 77 Spirited Pep Club Backed Jackets The Pep Club provided the Yellowjackets of New Athens High School with support and spirit. Along with their sponsor Mrs. Fred Blumberg, they attended basketball games, yelling cheers of encouragement. The JV and Varsity cheerleaders taught the members chants and cheers used during the basketball games. Even though the membership was small the yells were heard loud and clear. They helped the cheerleading squad in winning a 2nd place trophy at Chester Tournament. This club was open to the whole student body who wished to be an athletic supporter. OFFICERS: Becky Schmidt, President; Sharon Kre-her, Secretary-Treasurer. JV Cheerleaders Nicole Richardson and Lisa Littekcn provide halftime entertainmeni at a basketball game. PEP CLUB: (bottom row) Todd Ziegler, (second row) Rita Stein-heimer, Anita Haubrich, Sharon Kreher, Mrs. Blumberg. Becky Schmidt, Cheryl Birkner, Rhonda Wagner, (third row) Jeana Hent- zel, Annette Haubrich, Karen Flood, Nicole Richardson, Lynne Blum, Susie Wahlig, Tracy Pearce. Chris Engel, Lisa Litteken, Martha Osborn. 78 Council Voiced Students' Opinions STUDENT COUNCIL: (front row) Rusty Main. Mark Stehl, Roy Mueller. Beth Litteken, Karen Flood, (second low) Dale Jansen, win. (third row) Tim Meyer. Eric Schreiber. Steve Keifer, Bobby Kearns. Jerry Wade, Kim Meyer, Jeff Litteken, Elaine Petri, Lori Good- (above) A good turnout from both alumni and students attended the dance, (right) The Homecoming court had a special dance after the coronation. The purpose of the Student Council was to voice the opinion of the student body and to instill school spirit and a spirit of learning at NACHS. This group also sponsored several activities among which included the Homecoming Dance. Many students and alumni enjoyed dancing and listening to the music provided by Chameleon. Besides taking an active part in the Homecoming activities the Student Council ran all school elections and had two representatives on the discipline committee. Two representatives from each class, and the officers elected from the student body, and several mem-bers-at-large made up the council. OFFICERS: Eric Schreiber, President; Karen Flood. Vice President; Roy Mueller, Treasurer; Kim Meyer, Secretary. A.V. CLUB: (from row) Ken Walton, Tom May, Scott Wright, Melanie May, Bob Berry, Tina Brandenburger. (second row) Mike Recker, Jeff Pearce, Steve Wilson, Mark Stehl. (back row) Dave Moody, Alan Parker, Tim Meyer, Steve Kiefer, Roy Mueller, Terry Lewis, Roger Maurer, Mark Wright, Mrs. Thelma Renshaw, sponsor, (not pictured) Bill Chrisman. SCIENCE CLUB: (front row) Scott Wright, Scott Hessick, Jim Kre-her, Mary Schoepp, Anita Haubrich, Sharon Kreher. (second row) Debbie Kinzinger, Hope Klingenberg, Martha Osborn, Rod Cockrell, Dan Kolditz, Annette Haubrich, Kenny Klingenberg. Doug Kinzinger, Cindy Krock, Mr. Barnes, advisor. Clubs Experienced Moods of Laserium The Audio Visual Club is designed to introduce students to various equipment and materials of the media. The club took a field trip to the Laserium. Officers were: Dave Moody, president; Alan Parker, vice-president; Mark Stehl, secretary-treasurer. The Science Club, this year, took a trip to the Laserium with the An and A.V. Clubs. Dan Kolditz was elected president, Rod Cockrell, vice president, Sharon Kreher, secretary, and Anita Haubrich, treasurer . 80 FCA and FTA Formed Values of Life and Teaching FTA: (from row) Mrs. Canning, advisor, Marjorie Way land, Lee Ann Lagerbom, Kay Meyer, Susie Miller, (second row) Melissa Wayland, Sherry Weidemann, Leslie Rehmer, Riia Ste-inheimer. (third row) Donna Hagan. Tammy Trent, Diane Lischer. Lisa Boyett. (fourth row) Cheryl Birkner. Becky Schmidt, Sherry Stoops, (fifth row) Vickie Triefenbach, Kim Meyer, Eric Wirth. Melanie May. (sixth row) Jane Greenlee, Elaine Petri, Marilyn Miller, (last row) Judy Wilderman, Debbie Cay wood, Becky Leinecke. FCA: (front row) Todd Ziegler, Mike Recker. (second row) Jim Wahlig, Mark Stehl, Steve Kiefer, (third row) Mark Stein-heimer, Scott Stehl. Mike Wirth, Susie Wahlig, Lisa Litteken, Marilyn Miller, Beth Litteken, Cheryl Birkner, Hope Klingen-berg, Debbie Kinzinger. (back row) Charles Scheirer and Fred Blumberg, sponsors. Future FHomemakers of JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS: (front row) Diane Seger, Marie Harbaugh, Sharon Stoops, Diane Daugherty, Melissa Wayland, Rita Shipp, Patty Juenger, Carol Wesolik, Pam Gale, Sheryl Weid-emann. (second row) Mrs. Tinney, advisor, Ruth Kinzinger, Mar- jorie Wayland, Patty Huber, Barb Berthold, Donna Hagan, Anita Haubrich, Rita Steinheimer, Judy Reuss. (back row) Cheryl Birk-ncr, Beth Litteken, Marilyn Miller, Sharon Parker, Mary Althoff, Karen Flood. Hope Klingenberg, Sharon Kreher, Ann Gale. During the 1976-77 year, the FHA's main objective was to become independent of the state. The club composed a new constitution and changed their name to HOT (Homemakers of Tomorrow). The year's officers were: Beth Litteken, president; Cheryl Birkner, vice-president; Marilyn Miller, secretary; Sharon Parker, treasurer. The group participated in the annual rally, sold tupperware, and held a bake sale. They also held a dance in which the theme was Precious and Few. Marilyn Miller was crowned queen and Rod Cockrell was king. At the May meeting, Mrs. Pearce gave a demonstration on macrame and Jeff Pearce displayed sand art projects. At the spring banquet, new officers were installed and Marta Perez, the exchange student, talked to the members and their mothers on her country of Nicaragua. Music for the FHA Dance was provided by WindDrlft. America Become H.O.1 (above) FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE MEMBERS: (front row) Fay Birkner, Becky Schmidt, Rhonda Kinzinger, Jeana Henizel, Annette Haubrich, Regina Woolford, Alice Kreher, Diane Lischer, Barb Gale, Leslie Rehmer. (back row) Nora Birkner, Patty Har-baugh, Linda Wiley, Marilyn Brinkman. Cindy Jones, Ann Harbaugh, Lisa Boyett, Lori Goodwin, (not pictured) Susie Wahlig, Lisa Litteken, Kay Meyer, Lisa Schott, (left) Regina Woolford and Barb Napier collect tickets at the annual FHA dance. 83 Future Farmers Captured :FA: (from row) Wayne Eckert, Jerry Mueller, Mike Hoffman, Dave Ric-;ert. Larry Birkner, Jeff Lehr, Dan Koenigstein, Scott Goodwin, Dennis uenger, Kevin Kreher, Dan Dudeck, and Mark Schneidewind. (second ow) Mike Recker, Mark Rickcri, Carolyn Miller, Dennis Works, Rob lagan. Mark Amann, Jeff Stcinheimcr, John Schneider. Robert Shipp, and Mike Shoemaker, (third row) Ken Pour, Kevin Hoffman, Dale Maurer, Tim Gross, Mark Albert, Mark Steinheimer, Dan Amann, Kevin Weber, Jeff Crane, John Pannier, Dan Kolditz, Robert Maurer, and Tina Brandenburger. The Future Farmers of America, under the sponsorship of Richard Petrowich, fulfilled the needs, desires, and interests of the agricultural students. Their activities included chapter plots, raffling an afghan, and selling peanuts, grapefruit, and garden seeds. The 46 members took a trip to Kentucky Dam Village State Park. Brian Mehrmann, preisdent; Roy Mueller, vice president: Dave Amann, secretary; Tim Meyer, treasurer: Dale Range, reporter; and Ray Pour, sentinel; led the FFA to a Sectional Ag Mechanics Championship and the Sectional Parliamentary Procedures Championship. The FFA sponsored their annual dance in November at which Sharon Parker and Shoye Gaines were crowned Chapter Sister and Chapter Sweetheart, respectively. 84 Mark Steinheimer finds that boot polishing is an important part of FFA initiation. Two Sectional Championships (above) FFA ROYALTY: (front) Sharon Parker, Chapter Sister, and Shoye Gaines, Chapter Sweetheart. (second row) Paula Karber, Cindy Gardiner, and Diane Rickert, Retiring Royalty, (left) FFA OFFICERS: Mr. Petrowich, advisor: Ray Pour: Tim Meyer: Sharon Parker: Dave Amann: Shoye Gaines: Dale Range: Roy Mueller; and Brian Mehrmann. 85 Mini-Course Art Instructions Held ART CLUB: (lying) Susan Miller, (first row) Terry Weber. Tom May. Sue Beck. Lynne Blum. Nicole Richardson. Lisa Roley. Rhonda Kosarek. (lying) Jeff Lehr, (second row) Scott Steinwagner. Mike Recker. Laura Schott. Cathy Langenstein, Vickie Triefen-bach, Debbie Beck, Gina Blum. Steve Kiefer, Peggy Laflen. (third row) Todd Ziegler, Lisa Boyett, Mary Schoepp. Susan Wahlig, Norma Parker, Sharon Kreher, Chris Engel, Lynn Schott. Tina Brandenburger. Melanie May, Rhonda Wagner. Cheryl Birkner. (fourth row) Scott Stehl, Kevin Hoffman, Keith Reuss, Mr. Wol-stenholm. Hope Klingenbcrg, Anita Haubrich. Debbie Kinzingcr. Lee Lagerbom, Jerry Wade, (fifth row) Larry Osborn. Wayne Roberson, Eric Wirth, Mary Althoff, Marth Osborn, Rod Cockrell, Carol Wesolik. Lori Goodwin, Dave Kinzingcr. Jeff Wade. Craig Richardson. 86 One of the more popular clubs at New Athens High School was the Art Club. With 50 members, they met once a month to strengthen the students’ knowledge of art not covered in the classes. At each meeting some type of project was done or lecture was given. During one of the meetings the members watched a demonstration on tie-dying and each person dyed an article of their choice. Other lectures given throughout the year included one on the different areas of art and another on the potter's wheel. Instead of a regular meeting being held one month, the club attended Laserium at the Planetarium in St. Louis. OFFICERS: Sieve Kiefer, president; Peggy Laflen, vice president: Mary Althoff, Sec.-treas. The bulletin board outside the Art room shows some of the famous paintings studied by the Art Club and Art classes. Talent Shown in Band and Chorus The NACHS Chorus sang out with a small group. Since only three took the regular class during school hours, an after school group was formed. They met once a week to learn the music for the various engagements. Besides performing in school concerts, the group sang carols at Memorial Hospital and gave a program for the Women's Club during the Christmas season and participated in contests and the county festival. The chorus was divided into three sections, first soprano, second soprano, and alto. Under the direction of Ms. Gretchen Van Hove, they worked hard to perfect the harmony used in entertaining the concert audiences. Chorus, open to any high school student interested in music, required only the learning of songs for the various concerts. All kinds of music were sung, including modern, folk, jazz, and religious songs. Ruth Kinzinger and Sheryl Weidemann harmonize together on an arrangement by Chicago. 87 CHORUS: (kneeling) Paula Bryant. Becky Schmidt, (sitting) Ms. Gretchen Van Hove, (standing) Lori Goodwin, Melissa Wayland. Ruth Kinzinger, May Mary Schoepp, Mary Bryant. Susan Miller, Marjorie Wayland, Martha Osborn, Lisa Roley. Sheryl Weide mann, Connie Wesolik, and Lisa Boyett. The Band Drilled Bass, HORNS AND TROMBONES: (from row) Connie Wesolik, Mary Schoepp, Elaine Petri, Susan Loesche. (second row) Scott Thies, Danny Koenigstein, Jerry Mueller, (third row) Danny Dudeck, Kevin Hoffman, Bryan Buett-ner, Mike Writh, Ray Neff, Robert Shipp. Scott Hessick. Under the direction of Mr. Don Sexton, the band met every day during first hour to prepare for contest, concerts, and parades. Besides performing at the annual Fall and Spring concerts, the band also presented a short play, Scrooge, during the Christmas Concert. Much work was put into this by both band members and their director, Mr. Sexton. It was well-attended and enjoyed by parents and students. The band participated in the I.H.S.A. Solo and Ensemble contest held in Greenfield, IL. The entire band participated in the I.H.S.A. Music contest at Rend Lake in the Spring. During the summer months members were required to attend band practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings. These times were spent preparing for New Athens’ Homecoming Parades. They also marched in the Shriner's Parade in Belleville. SAXES, LOW WOODWINDS, AND BASSES: (from row) Don Sexton, Director: Karen Flood, Sharon Stoops. Carol Weselik. (second row) Rhonda Kinzinger, Kim Meyer, Tina Brandenburger, Debbie Kin-zinger, Doug Kinzinger. (third row) David Kinzinger, Paul Pannier, Leslie Rehmer. Melody, and Rhythm (above) TRUMPETS: (kneeling) Alan Speer, Danny Reichling, Roy Mueller, Rich Koenig-stein, Mike Hoffman, (standing) Dan Kol-ditz, Mike Shoemaker, Alan Schoepp, David Bryant, Jeff Steinheimer, Gary Idecker, Kenny Walton, Mark Rickert. (third row) Stuart Thies, Eric Wirth, Rusty Main, Steve Wilson, (below) FLUTES AND CLARINETS: (first row) Becky Schmidt, Chris Engel, Patty Huber, Paula Bryant, Mary Bryant, Scheryl Weidemann, Martha Osborn, (second row) Scott Wright, Debbie Lewis, Sue Beck, Mar-ney Miller, Ruth Kinzinger. (third row) Diana Lischer, Cheryl Cummins, Melanie May, Lisa Roley, Donna Porch, Shoye Gaines, Hope Klingenberg, Barb Gale, Cheryl Birk-ner, Debbie Beck. Rusty Main and Stuart Thies relax in the lobby before the concert begins. 89 The Band Worked Hard Daily (above) DANCE BAND: Mr. Don Sexton, Director, Tina Brandenburger. Gina Blum, Rhonda Kinzinger, Paul Pannier, Ruth Kinzinger. (back row) Stuart Thies, Dale Range, Eric Wirth, Mike Wirth, Roy Mueller, Danny Dudeck, Alan Schoepp, Ray Neff. Dan Kolditz, Scott Thies, Doug Kinzinger. (right) The band practices daily during first hour, (below) PERCUSSION: Rhonda Wagner. Larry Osborn, John Pitchford, Brad Kirkpatrick, Todd Ziegler. Dale Range, Jeff Lehr, Curt Fullmer, KiethReuss. Mr. Sexton is found in usual position, directing the band. JACKETTES: (front row) Sheila Burk, Sharon Parker, Anita Haubrich, Mary Ruhmann, Lisa Litteken, Susie Wah-lig. (back row) Beth Litteken, Nicole Richardson, Sharon Kreher. 91 Students Helped With Daily Routine AIDES: (front) Lori Goodwin, Ann Har-baugh, Fay Birkner, Cathy Langenstein, Patty Huber, Barb Napier, Diana Dougherty. Nicole kichardson. Marjorie Way-land, Debbie Roddy. Marilyn Miller. Martha Osborn, Kay Meyer, Carla Bad-gett. Susie Miller, and Tom May. (second row) Pam Gale, Ann Rettinghouse, Jeana Hentzel, Patty Harbaugh, Steve Kiefer, Brian Mehrmann, Dave Amann, Eric Wirth, Dennis Kreher, Scot Stehl, Ray Pour, Sharon Parker, and Rhonda Wagn.r. (third row) Mark Amann, Dale Rang'. Jim Wahlig, Beth Litteken, and Shoye Gaines. (above left) Jane Jackson types one Of the many reports required of her. (above right) Rhonda Tanner answers the phone in order to take a message. (right) Fay Birkner fills out the daily attendance sheet. Library Aides Assisted Students and Faculty in Media Center With the new study hall rules in effect, many students volunteered to be office, coach, nurse, and library help. These students sorted mail, answered the phone, ran errands, and other similar activities. Many hours were donated for the betterment of NACHS. Sieve Kiefer checks ihe overdue book sheet 10 see if he has any to be returned. LIBRARY HELP: Bob Berry, Steve Kiefer, Mike Hoffman. Linda Young, Glenn Birkner, Dave Moodey, Lynn Blum, Dennis Works. Donna Porch. Tina Brandenburger. Louise Miller, Kathy Brinkman. Mrs. Renshaw. and Dawn Amos. % 93 DAYS OF LEARNING With a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Illinois, Mr. Phillip Powers has been a member of the New Athens High School faculty for five years. While in school, he teaches American History, Contemporary Issues. American Government and World History. Outside of school he enjoys traveling, woodworking, reading. and various sports. At NACHS he i is cross-country coach. Nine years ago. Mr. Paul Berrowski came to NACHS as a teacher of English and German. A Master of Science Degree from SIU-E is among his credentials. He serves as sponsor of the Student Council. When he is not busy at school he likes to play golf, camp, canoe, and travel. Photography, model ships, books and automobiles are the favorite pastimes of Mr. Kenton Martin. In his eighth year as an English teacher at NACHS, he sponsors the National Honor Society. At SIU-E he graduated with a Master of Science Degree. In Mr. Fred Blumberg's fifth year at New Athens High School, he taught such classes as American Government, Geography-Ecology and Consumer Education. As a resident of New Athens, he enjoys sports and reading. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education. He is co-sponsor of FCA and head basketball coach. Mr. Oliver Dunn is a part time Spanish teacher at NACHS. Spanish I and II are the subjects he has taught in his second year here. While not teaching he likes to read, play the piano and tennis and raise tropical fish. He holds a Master's Degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. In her first year at NACHS Mrs. Helen Bishoff sponsored the sophomore class and SPOTLIGHT. Her classes include English I and II, Basic Grammar. Mythology, and Speech, She has a B.S. in Secondary Education from Rockford College. In her spare time she enjoys reading, music, art, interior decorating and needlework. Collecting insects and mushrooms, sewing, and painting are how New Athens High School's first year science teacher, Mrs. Nancy Smith, uses her extra time. She sponsors the freshman class and teaches Earth Science and Biology I and II. Graduating from Southern Illinois University in Carbon-dale, she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree. Besides teaching Junior High Science, Mr. A1 Barnes also instructs Chemistry on the high school level. He graduated from McKcndree College and has attained a Master of Science Degree from SIU-Edwardsville. Mr. Barnes, a native of Belleville enjoys fishing and playing tennis. Among Mr. Thomas Germann’s many hobbies, is sports, music, bowling, outdoor Christmas displays and floats, and working with the St. John's UCC Youth Fellowship. Algebra I, geometry, physics and individualized math are the subjects he teaches. He obtained a Master's Degree in Education from SIU-E. This is his ninth year of teaching at NACHS. For his fourth year, Mr. Warren Trotter has been a math teacher at NACHS. His math classes include practical math, technical math, business math, Algebra I and II. He is a graduate of SIU-C with a B.A. In his spare time he enjoys softball, baseball and all spectator sports. At NACHS he is the Sophomore class sponsor and assistant baseball coach. II U Not only does Mr. Dale Carr teach Jr. High Math, but he also instructs Business Math at New Athens High School. Mr. Carr, a native of New Athens, enjoys gardening and woodworking. Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville granted him a Master of Science degree in Education. 97 Variety of English Courses Offered (above) Mrs. Bishoff explains some principles of literature to her English I class, (right) By the look on Mr. Martin's face, the paper he is reading must have been written by a student not having been in one of his classes before, (below) Mr. Berowski’s English II tests the ideas of group learning. There was a wide variety of Englishes to choose from in NACHS curriculum. Included were English I and II and new subjects such as College Prep Grammar and American Humor. The English offerings ranged from the more advanced classes to courses which were more of a review for the student. The NACHS student had a choice from 18 semester electives for his junior-senior years in which one could delve into the world of the Supernatural or get ready for college with preparatory programs. An individual could explore the literary forms that make us laugh or stories which send shivers up and down the spine. The English department tried to fulfill everyone's needs and desires in the world of language arts. 98 Social Sciences Delved Into the Worlds of History and Government The Social Sciences led students to a better understanding of past, present, and future. United States History and World History unlocked the wonders of the past. Sociology and Contemporary Issues dealt with problems of the present society. American Government and Consumers Education prepared the students for the future. (left) Mr. Powers emphasizes a point to his U.S. History class, (below) Dale Range seems to have his mind on some other activity than Mr. Blumberg's American Government class. 99 Problems Solved by Math Classes (below) Trigonomciry problems arc made easier for Mike Recker with the use of a pocket calculator. (right) Scott Hessick gets help from Mr. Trotter after Business Math class. Students are required to take a minimum of two math courses throughout high school. Practical math is designed to strengthen the student's background in the basic concepts and applications of math. Business math is for the student interested in the business related fields. Specific areas of study include taxes, small business problems, and personal money records. Technical math is for students interested in the industrial related fields. Such studies include measurement, ratio, and proportions. Algebra II is an advanced course dealing with degrees, equations, factoring, and mathematical induction. All of the above courses are taught by Mr. Trotter. The following courses are taught by Mr. Germann: Algebra I, a comprehensive introduction into advanced math; plane geometry, which deals with the study of lines, angles, and geometric figures; and Individualized Math, a self-study course designed for the student who wishes to study any of the fields of math. 100 Mr. Germann leads the Geometry class in a discussion. Science Classes Studied Life's Mysteries It is required of all students to take at least one Science course during their high school years. Five courses were offered for both college prep and vocational students. Earth Science was an introductory course into science dealing with the study of rivers, mountains, and generally all matter. Biology I was an inductive course into disecting and biology. Students performed disections of smaller animals. Biology II was a more advanced biology course dealing with the disection of larger animals, designed for college preparatory students. All of the above courses were taught by Mrs. Smith. Chemistry, taught by Mr. Barnes, was a course dealing with chemical equations and formulas. Physics was an advanced course taught by Mr. Germann. (above) Mrs. Smith explains the differences of atomic weight and atomic mass to Kenny Walton and Jim Woolford. (right) The 5th hour Biology I class works diligently to complete their assignment, (below) Mr. Barnes and his chemistry students participate in a class experiment. 101 102 Teachers Offered Advice to | Students LIFE IS THE THREE L’S, LIFE, LONG. LEARNING. AND IT STARTS HERE.” MR. AL BARNES. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST. NOT THE LEAST YOU CAN GET BY WITH. MR. KENNETH HEISE. - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; IT’S THE BEST BARGAIN GOING. MR. PHILLIP POWERS. MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY DAY FOR TOMORROW YOU MAY NOT BE HERE.” MR. THOMAS GERMANN. A POSITIVE ATTITUDE HELPS ONE IN ALL SITUATIONS.” MRS. PEGGY TINNEY. THE MIND IS THE MOST UNUSUAL OF VESSELS; THE MORE YOU PUT IN IT. THE MORE IT WILL HOLD.” MRS. HELEN BISHOFF. ’DO WHAT IS RIGHT NOT WHAT IS CONVENIENT. MR. CHARLES SCHIERER ’’ACQUIRE ALL THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN BECAUSE THE BUSINESS WORLD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN DO SOMETHING. MRS. KATHRYN CANNING. STUDENTS HAVE A NEED TO LEARN THAT WITH EACH RIGHT THEY ARE GRANTED THERE IS A RESPONSIBILITY TO EARN THAT RIGHT. SECONDLY, THE STUDENTS NEED TO ENJOY THEIR YOUNG LIFE AND NOT BE TOO ANXIOUS TO TAKE ON ADULT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. MISS REBA JONES. ••KNOWLEDGE, ONCE YOU HAVE MADE IT YOURS, CAN NEVER BE TAKEN FROM YOU. SEARCH FOR TRUTH. KNOWLEDGE IS TRUTH AND NOTHING ON EARTH CAN BE MORE IMPORTANT.” MRS. NANCY SMITH. As sponsor of FFA and vocational agriculture instructor. Mr. Richard Petrowich has been at NACHS for 16 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he received a Master of Science degree in Education. When not at school, he likes to golf, fish, and play the piano. Mr. Kenneth Heise, Industrial Arts instructor, is a resident of Hecker. He received a Master of Science degree from Illinois State University. As hobbies, he enjoys woodworking and gardening. In his eighth year at NACHS, Mr. Heise does not sponsor any activities. Miss Reba Jones’ tenth year of teaching at New Athens High School was filled instructing the Typing I and II, business law, and sociology classes. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree at Southeast Missouri State and her Master's degree from SIU-E. She sponsors the VESPA at NACHS. A resident of Marissa, Mrs. Kathryn Canning teaches Shorthand I, bookkeeping, Typing II, and clerical office practice at NACHS. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Central Missouri State, she has been a 15 year member of the faculty. Mrs. Canning is the sponsor of FTA. In her extra time, she enjoys knitting, embroidery, and other handwork. Mr. Ron Wolstcnholm has his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Along with sponsoring the Art Club of NACHS, he teaches Art I, II, III, and IV. As hobbies, he enjoys oil painting, throwing pots on the potter's wheel, playing chess and listening to his tapes. He has been teaching at NACHS for five years. As a home-economics teacher at NACHS. Mrs. Peggy Tinney resides in Belleville. Her hobbies include sewing, traveling, and crafts such as macrame and embroidery. At Illinois State University, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Agriculture and Industrial Arts Studied (left) Dale Maurer Is completing an electrical circuit in hopes of bettering his knowledge of electricity, (right) Wayne Eckert is working with a lathe to better understand how it works. The Industrial Arts Department, headed by Mr. Heise, introduced students to woodworking, metalworking, and electricity. General shop was the foundation needed for the more advanced classes, which included drafting, electricity, metalworking, and machine wood working. The agriculture courses were taught by Mr. Petro-wich. They included basic ag, plant science, animal science, farm business management, production agriculture, welding, surveying, ag power machinery, landscaping, and ag resources. Mr. Petrowich also sponsors the FFA. 104 Business Skills Mastered by Students Lisa Roley, Lisa Liueken, and Jane Brandenburgei are busily completing their typing I homework, (below left) Cheryl Cummins works one of the many letterheads she must type, (below right) Miss Jones explains .0 Ed Cockrell, it's a.s.d.f. notj.r ,l,p. The Business Classes, taught by Mrs. Canning and Miss Jones, included clerical practice, secretarial practice, Shorthand I and II, bookkeeping, typing I and II, and business law. 105 Students Expressed Their Many Talents in Art and Home-Ec Coreen Hoercher, Barb Berthod, and Jane Greenlee are anxious to taste the dish they made in Advanced Foods. This year the art classes kept busy with many different projects. The Art 1 students learned the basic skills in perspective and freehand drawing, color theory, Old-English alphabet, and ceramics. By working with paper, wood, and geometric designs, Art II created such things as space frames, wood scrap sculpture, and paper beams. They also worked on wood nail relief, and positive-negative drawings. The third year art students worked on both painting and ceramics. Students in Art IV had their choice of painting or ceramics. The Home-Ec I and II classes worked in the areas of cooking and sewing. The students chose an article of clothing they wished to make. They also cooked and baked in the kitchen. The Home-Ec II students did basically the same as first year Home-Ec but at a more advanced level. Other Home-Ec related courses, open only to juniors and seniors, are Advanced Foods and Housing and Home Furnishing. In Advanced Foods, complicated dishes and complete meals are made. Students designed their own rooms using schemes they learned in Housing and Home Furnishing. (left) Mr. Wolstenholm shows Lee Lagerbom and Kathy Brinkman how easy it is to master the Old-English Alphabet, (below) Lynn Blum. Kathy Burk. Martha Perez, lackie Reinhardt, and Annie Stephens show some of the more exciting moments of Art I. Students Examined Foreign Cultures Mr. Berowski takes time out of German I to read the Spotlight. (above) Mike Wirth, Paul Pannier. Kenny Walton, and Pat Canning use free time in German I to discuss the day's happenings, (left) Ruth Juenger shows a smile of understanding as Mr. Dunn explains the Spanish lesson. Students at NACHS were offered German and Spanish as their foreign language choices this year. The culture, history, and geography of each country were also taught. First year German and Spanish was a basic introduction to the languages. The students were taught a simple vocabulary, grammar, translation, and reading. German and Spanish II got into a deeper study of the foreign languages with reading and translation of whole stories and more complicated grammar. A third and fourth year of each language is offered in an individualized class or in connection with the second year class. 107 108 ? As sponsor of the junior class and of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mr. Charles Schierer is a four year member of NACHS teaching staff. He received a Bachelor and Master Degree in Physical Education from the University of Illinois. Mr. Schierer, a resident of New Athens, enjoys fishing. His advice for students is do what is right, not what is convenient. Miss Glenda Jent, a six year P.E. instructor at New Athens High School, resides in St. Libory. She coaches girls softball and volleyball. Her hobbies consist of camping and softball. From S.I.U. Carbondale she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. -t 5 As vocal music teacher at NACHS for eleven years Miss Grctchen Van Hove is director of grade school, junior high, and high school Choruses. Her hobbies include sewing and singing and at school she directs junior and senior class plays. From the University of Dubuque she earned a Bachelor degree in Music Education. For twenty-four years Mr. Don Sexton has taught instrumental music in New Athens High School and grade school. He enjoys traveling while not busy with other things. He graduated from Millikin University with a bachelors degree. A resident of ’ Ume ubemeyer acu teacher of -ffn yci; He, hobbies iclude sports and crafts. Reading. coll ct‘ es J NACHS's traveling are ° ,ma Renshaw. She iibrarian. Mr%JAudio-Visual Club also sponsors th Ilh a Master s and the ' u-Edwardsville in Education from S‘ f NeW Ath-she has been a member ol Ne ens’s faculty for six years. Mr. Robert Matzenbacher instructs Drivers Education and sponsors the J.V. basketball and freshman class. He enjoys working around the house in his spare time. He graduated from SIU-Edwardsville with a bachelor's degree. Mrs. Frances Axley, a resident of Waterloo was the guidance counselor at NACHS. As a graudate of SlU-Car-bondale with a Master's degree has been here for nine years. In spare time she enjoys refinishing furniture, canning and preserving food, and playing with her kids. P.E. Classes Switched to Co-Ed (above) Coach Schierer gets ready for his next hour’s P.E. class, (above right) Miss Jent takes a swing at badminton. 110 This year co-ed P.E. classes were again taught by Mr. Charles Schierer and Miss Glenda Jent. Twice each nine weeks, students were given a chance to choose between two different activities. These included field hockey, floor hockey, dancing, badminton, body building, volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, and soccer. Mike Wirth, Roger Reeves, and Ray Pour race towards the finish line in a 100 yard dash. Musical Talent Shown in Band and Chorus Every morning, the New Athens High School Band met at 8:20 to begin an hour of practicing for the various concerts, contests, and parades which they participated in. Their work paid off when they received a First Superior rating in the IHSA Band Contest. Likewise, the Chorus also met each morning to work in harmony for the activities they were a part of. (left) Ms. Van Hove accompanies the Chorus as they sing a popular song, (above) Mr. Sexton helps Patty Huber prepare for the music contest. Driving Students Learn Rules of the Road Health Education is designed to help students acquire the health knowledge and attitudes necessary to make them likely to achieve or maintain their potential for total health. It provides students with a framework for organizing health information into a systematic, meaningful, and useful collection of health knowledge. The course helps students recognize the different functions of the many systems of the body. Health Education has been taught by Mrs. Rubemeyer for the past two years. Drivers' Education, taught by Mr. Robert Matzenbacher, is designed to teach the fundamentals of highway safety and proper motor vehicle maneuvers. It is a non-credit course offered to students who are going to be sixteen years of age. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom instructions and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. (below) Keith Reuss, and Mark Rickcrt read over their Rules of the Road book while Curt Fullmer waits for the movie to begin. Mrs. Rubemeyer explains one of the many puzzling problems of Health Education to Sharon Krehcr. 12 Library and Guidance Office Solve Needs (above) Tom Parker dreams of breaking a record so his name can be primed in ihe next edition of Guiness Book of World Records, (below) Cheryl Cummins, Jeana Hentzel, and Patty Harbaugh discuss the books they have read. Mrs. Axley is discussing the student schedule with the high school secretary. The library and Guidance helped students with their personal needs. Guidance instructed the students in choosing different courses and the library carried books for students to read and research materials to write term papers. 113 Administrators Strived to Help Marion W. Hollander, NACHS’s Assistant Superintendent, has many duties and responsibilities. He maintains discipline, supervises the cafeteria, attends all school activities, and prepares a master schedule and curriculum. He attended Baylor University, Southwest Baptist College and Missouri University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. He received his Master’s of Science from SIU-E after attending Lincoln University. Washington University, and Central Missouri State College. Mr. Hollander lives in Marissa with his wife and children. His hobbies include traveling, model railroading, and woodworking. (right) Mr. Hollander fills out one of the many forms required of him as Assistant Superintendent. (above) Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, treasurer of the Board of Education, prepares her report to be given before the meeting, (below) Mr. Hollander justifies his opinions to Carol Wesolik. NACHS Through Another Year Mr. E. R. Thies has been at NACHS for 9 years serving as superintendent. His duties include the general overall supervision of all facets of school life. He earned his Bachelor and Master's of Science from SIU-C after attending Central College in Fayette, MO. He received his Specialist Degree in Educational Adminsitration in June of 1972. Mr. Thies lives in New Athens with his wife and three children. He enjoys sports, dancing, cutting firewood, and working in the yard. (left) Mr. Thies is often found at his desk fulfilling his duties as superintendent, (below) Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary to Mr. Thies. steps outside her office to take a brief respite from her duties as secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION: (sitting) George Wirth, president: Walker, Louis Botterbusch; Larry Stallman; LaVerne Kin- Edmund Huber, (standing) Sylvester Mehrmann; Dale zinger. 115 Students Receive Vocational Aid at Beck (standing) Ray Neff, Stewart Thies, Rusty Main, Anna Gale, LuAnn Mueller, Barb Berthold, Jane Greenlee, Becky Leinecke, Mark Stehl, Vickie Triefenbach, Debbie Roddy, Carla Badgett, Becky Schmidt, David Bryant, Terry Lewis, Roger Maurer, Carl Wiley, Roger Reeves, Bob Juenger, Joe Murdoch, Wayne Roberson, Mike Shoemaker. (in bus) Bob Berry, Robert Maurer, Mark Wright, Eric Schreiber, Al Parker, David Rickert, Jeff Pearce, Jim Kreher, Dave Moo-dey, Karen Dudenbostel, Mary Crawford, Cheryl Glaus, LuAnn Cissel, Diana Dougherty, Marie Harbaugh, Melanie May, Carolyn Miller, Patty Juenger, Sharon Stoops. Although NACHS has many vocational courses to offer students, we have been fortunate enough to have the Beck Vocational Center. This vocational cemer provides students with the knowledge they may need to pursue a vocational career. Many students have been able to take advantage of this opportunity. 116 Mary Crawford, a drafting student at the Beck Vocational Center, works hard on a drafting project. They Provide Service With a Smile COOKS: Mrs. Buettner, Mrs. Kraus, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Hoffman, and Mrs. Petrowich serve one of ihe many meals in ihe cafeteria. BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Fietsam, Mrs. Wilderman. Mr. Kassing, Mr. Schaite, Mr. Kratz, Mr. F. Reuss. Mr. R. Reuss. The bus drivers provide students with transportation to school, to basketball games and other sport activities, and on field trips. Most of them are also custodians. 117 1 Baseball Team Wins District NA SPRING SCOREBOARD (19-7) Spring Scoreboard OPP. 5 Granite City South 0 8.4 Columbia 0,5 5 Lebanon 4 11.3 Wesclin 0.1 5 Carlyle 1 4,4 Dupo 2.0 11 Gibault 1 ! 7’5 Waterloo 4.2 1 Cahokia 2 8 Althoff 9 9,5 Freeburg 4.6 1.6 Valmeyer 0.1 1,6 Redbud 2.5 o Okawville 4 16 Marina 0 '7 Steelville 5 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT « Freeburg 1 9 Waterloo 1 4 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Belleville East 4 13 VARSITY BASEBALL: (from row) Kyle Walker, Scoti Stehl, Patrick Canning, Scott Thies, Kenny Pour, Robert Cockrell, Dan Koenig-stein, Ray Pour, John Pitchford. (back row) Coach Trotter, Brad Kirkpatrick, Mark Amann, Glen Birkner, Ron Baudino, Dennis Kreher. Mike Wirth, Dave Amann, Jim Wahlig, Dale Range, Coach Schierer. FALL SCOREBOARD (14-2) NA OPP. 4,7 Red Bud 2.2 3 Steeleville 2 10,4 Lebanon 0.3 4.7 Okawville 5.6 11 Trico 1 11,11 St. Henry 2.0 1.11 Marissa 1 8.11 Gorham 0.3 OKAWVILLE TOURNAMENT 4 Red Bud 3 5 Okawville 7 for Third Consecutive Season JV BASEBALL: Mark Albert, Dan Dudeck, Dan Amann, Robert nie Wesolik, Leslie Rehmer, Jack Roddy, Ron Baudino, Keith Cockrell, Dan Koenigstein, Kevin Kreher, Patrick Canning, Con- Reuss, Kyle Walker, Blaine Napier, Robert Shipp, Coach Trotter. The baseball team of NACHS entered their season with high hopes of winning. There was good reason for it because the team had won their district for the two past years and the Cahokia Conference two years before. This season was no different. With a 10-3 record the Jackets won the conference championship. By defeating Freeburg in the first game and Waterloo in the championship game of the District Tournament at New Athens the team gained the right to play Belleville East at the Red Bud regionals but that game was lost 13 to 4. The varsity team finished the season with a 33-9 record. JV had a season record of 6-8. (left) Ray Pour and John Pitchford discuss the outcome of the game while Jim Wahlig pops a bubble behind them, (below) BATGIRLS: Beth Litteken, Sharon Kreher. (back row) Carolyn Miller, Rita Steinheimer. Coach Trotter and Bob Cockrell watch Ron Baudino take a few warm-up pitches. 16,6 FALL SCOREBOARD (3-4) FALL SCOREBOARD (3-4) Okawville 5 4,2,3,11 Red Bud 6.8,8,12 10 Marissa 6 4 SPRING SCOREBOARD (3-4) Cahokia 3 8,3,5 Okawville 10.6.8 9 Marissa 12 8 Freeburg 1 12 Wesclin 5 Cross Country Team Has Best Showing in School History CROSS COUNTRY: (front row) Alan Schoepp. Mike Hoffman, Roy Mueller, Jeff Pearce, Jerry Mueller, (second row) Dennis Works, Robert Jeunger. (back row) Scott Goodwin, Kevin Hoffman, Steve Wilson, Steve Kiefer. Coach Powers. (left) Kevin Hoffman, staring off into space, waits for the judge to give the results of the race, (above) The cross country team is off and running in hope of a successful finish. 122 This year the cross country team had a successful record of 11-1. Although there were disappointments in the 1976 season. it was the best team and best showing by a New Athens cross country team in the school's history. With its 3rd place showing at the Wesclin Invitational, the team received their first cross country trophy. Before the big race begins the team does their finger exercises, (right) Scott Goodwin runs for the finish line, (below) Steve Kiefer models his new cross country sun visor. Volleyball Team Was Cheered to More The girls volleyball teams, under the supervision of Miss lent, were buoyed by increased student involvement in both the size of the teams and the high amount of enthusiasm showed by the fans. The varsity posted a record of 7-14, which put them in seventh place in the conference. The junior varsity, however could only muster a record of 2-14. Due to the high amount of interest, a freshman team was formed and finished the season with an overall standing of 5-7. Miss lent drilled the girls in serving, spiking, digging, blocking, and setting the ball. Because of the amount of fans, an unofficial fan club was formed. VARSITY TEAM: (front) Melanie May, Hope Klingenberg, Diane Doughiery. Laura Schott. Beth Litteken. Louise Miller, Judy Reuss. (back) Roger Mauer, Ruth Juenger, Cathy Langenstein. Marilyn Miller, Pam Gale, Jane Juenger. Miss Jent, Robert Juenger. (left) Diane Doughiery sets up the ball for her teammates, (middle) Pam Gale attempts to block the ball, (right) Ruth Juenger makes a surprise spike for the other team. Victories When Student Attendance Soared JUNIOR VARSITY: (front) Melanie May, Cindy Kosarek, Connie Wesolik, Lynn Schott, Marjorie Wayland, Barb Gale, Judy Reuss. (back) Lee Ann Lagerbom, Kay Meyer, Cathy Langenstein, Debbie Kinzinger, Pam Gale, Jane Juenger, Miss Jent. FRESHMEN: (from) Susie Miller, (back) Miss Jem. Cindy Kosarek, Barb Gale. Lee Ann Lagerbom. Lisa Scholl. Kay Meyer. Connie Wesolik Lori Goodwin. 125 Varsity Posted a 16--|q vVith hard work and perserverance, the New Athens High School Varsity Basketball Team posted a winning season. They placed first in the Chester Tournament. with Steve Kiefer voted most valuable player of the tournament and Mike Wirth selected for the all star team. The squad’s overall record for the season was 16 wins and 10 losses, with a conference record of 8 wins and 6 losses. The season came to an end by placing second in the Regionals with a loss to Marissa . Var. 70 • 50 64 70 • 64 62. 83 65 • 65 VSCo, £ '«oo p banon neebur8 D«Po 8 ?CfCltn Th mbia 1 rtc0 s,a‘meyet S, viUe , H°Udav r VeniCe yT°Urnam c‘Vin«s'°n h«'erT°Ur Gorham lsi Place) T'rtco S,eeleVUle Bud Marissa place) VARSITY BASKETBALL: (from row) Kevin Birkner. mascot: Rod Cockrell, Roy Mueller, Rich Kocnigstcin, Mike Reckcr, John Pitchford . Mark Stehl, manager, (back row) Coach Blumberg, Brian Mehrmann. Steve Kiefer, Dale Range, Jim Wahlig, Dave Amann, Dennis Works, and Mike Wirth. The varsity squad listens intently as Coach Blumberg gives his instructions. Rich Koenigstein mounts an offensive attack against Lebanon. Roy Mueller lets loose a shot in hopes of sinking a basket. Richard Norman of Lebanon tries to block Mike Recker's shot. 127 Jr. Varsity Ended Year With 10-8 Record (above) JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL: Jerry Mueller, Curt Fullmer, Pat Canning, Scott Stehl, Mark Amann, Larry Osborn, Coach Matzenbacher, John Schneider, Dale Maurer, Todd Ziegler, Dan Koenigstein, Kevin Hoff- In the 1976-77 season, the J.V. squad consisted of 3 juniors and 10 sophomores, under the coaching of Mr. Bob Matzenbacher. They corn- man and Scott Thies. (not pictured) John Pitchford. (right) John Pitchford shoots a basket to aid the J.V. to a victory against Lebanon. piled a record of 10 wins and 8 losses. The opposing teams and results of the games are listed below. NACHS JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD NA OPP. 71. 55 Red Bud 48, 69 52 Marissa 54 51. 58 Waterloo 52, 52 86, 67 Lebanon 79. 68 54. 68 Freeburg 71, 72 63. 68 Dupo 55, 51 71. 61 Wesclin 67, 69 63. 46 Columbia 45. 50 72 Trico 49 70 Valmeyer 22 67 Steeleville 56 128 SOPHOMORE TEAM: (from row) Dan Koenigstein, Kevin Hoffman, Curt Fullmer, and Scott Thies. (back row) Todd Ziegler, Dale Maurer, John Schneider, Jack Roddy, Pat Canning, and Jerry Mueller. FRESHMAN TEAM: (front row) Dan Dudeck, Dale Jansen, Mark Albert, and Gary Idecker. (back row) Mark Steinheimer, Danny Amann, Kevin Weber, Alan Speer, and Coach Matzenbacher. Sophomores Win First in Dupo Tournament SOPHOMORE SCOREBOARD (3-1) NA OPP. 47 Pickneyville 68 71 Freeburg 70 58 Columbia 54 66 Waterloo 64 Freshmen Ended Season With a 5-8 Record FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD (5-8) NA OPP. 47 St. Henry 45 57 Gibault 44 23 Okawville 61 34, 50 Waterloo 61, 62 35 Steeleville 37 45 Marissa 35 45 Dupo 46 76 Red Bud 60 40 Freeburg 54 54 Lebanon 70 41 Wesclin 62 57 Columbia 55 129 The Varsity Cheerleaders went to camp at the University of Illinois in Champaign during July. During the week, the cheerleaders learned many jumps, cheers, and chants. The Varsity Cheerleaders were: Cheryl Birkner, Karen Flood, Rita Steinheimer, Tracy Pearce, and Martha Osborn. The girls spent many long hours working. Every morning, they rose early to exercise and learn cheers. After lunch they worked hard to learn new routines. In the evening, judges evaluated the cheers the girls had learned that day, and another of their own. The NACHS Cheerleaders won ribbons for their performances. This concluded their busy schedules, leaving only a couple hours for the girls to meet the other girls and do what they pleased. The cheerleaders benefited greatly from the camp. The cheerleaders continued to practice throughout the season, which paid off when they won the 2nd place cheerleading trophy at the Chester Tournament and cheered the players on to a 1st place victory. Cheerleading Squads (above first row) Martha Osborn, Rita Steinheimer. and Cheryl Birkner. (second row) Karen Flood, and Tracy Pearce, (right) Martha Osborn. Rita Steinneimer, Cheryl Birkenr. Karen Flood, and Tracy Pearce. 130 Attended Summer Camps The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders attended camp at Maryville College in St. Louis during the month of August. The girls who attended were: Lisa Little, Lynne Blum, Nicole Richardson, and Susie Wahlig. At the camp, the girls learned many beneficial cheers, routines, and helpful pointers about cheerleading. The J.V. squad also worked together with the Varsity squad in a car wash to help them both raise money for camps. New to both of the squads' routines were the spectacular mounts and cheers they performed. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Susie Wahlig. Nicole Richardson, Lisa Litteken, and Lynne Blum take time out to see who has the biggest feet. (Susie won!) Softball Team Finds Meaning of Teamwork GIRL’S SOFTBALL: (from row) Anita Haubrich, Gina Blum, Cindy Kosarek, Lisa Pitchford, Ruth Juenger, Judy Kaiser, Judy Reuss, manager, (back row) Miss Jent, coach; Lynn Blum, Shoye Gaines, Linda Jansen, Nicole Richardson, Ann Rettinghouse. This year the softball team had a 3-11 overall record. They participated in 7 conference games and 7 games out of their conference. Although their record wasn’t very impressive, they had a great time learning how to hit, bunt, field the ball, and play together as a team. SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD JacketsOpp. Waterloo 11.12 1,7 Marissa 12,0 2,7 Valmeyer 10.1 15.13 Gibault 3.3 13.10 Wesclin 2.0 18,10 Coulterville 4 18 Red Bud 0.9.1 7,31.8 Gina Blum warms up her arm before the softball game begins. 132 Tennis Team Comprises a Record of 13-3 TENNIS TEAM: (front row) Cindy Krock, Tracy Pearce, (second row) Rich Koenigstein. Todd Ziegler, Cheryl Birkner, Annette Haubrich, Mark Steinheimer. (back row) Alan Spier, Dennis Works, Brian Mehrmann. Tim Meyer, Dan Kolditz, Alan Schoepp, Scott Hessick, Jeff Pearce, and Mr. Blumberg, coach. NACHS TENNIS SCOREBOARD (13-3) 1 NACHS OPP 4,3 Waterloo 1.2 3 Lebanon 2 4.3 Assumption 1.2 2.1 Althoff 3,6 4.5 Marissa 1.0 3.4 Gibault 2,1 3 ESL Lincoln 2 5.4 Sparta 0,1 1 Mascoutah 4 4 Pinckneyville 1 Although the tennis team lost one of its best players at the beginning of the season and another during the middle of the season, the team still went on to compile a very impressive record. They had an overall record of 13-3 and a conference record of 10-2. Tim Meyer works on his style and coordination for defense against his opponents. 133 DNiAna dosAva 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. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday with Friday hours until 5:00 p.m. Their nurrtber is 475-2142. CROWN RETAIL OUTLET STORE, located at 500 North Johnson Street in New Athens is known for its fine women's shoes in all sizes and styles. It has added men's shoes of all sizes and also men’s clothing. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 475-2184 THE COCKRELL BROTHERS PAPER SERVICE has been delivering the Post Dispatch and Globe for 2Yi years. They start delivering at 6:00 a.m. and deliver approximately 150 papers during the week and 300 on Sunday. They can be contacted at 500 Hanft Street, New Athens, IL or phone 475-2126. 136 The needs of New Athens High School are filled by Highway 51, DuQuoin, Illinois, and all over the the COKE BOTTLING COMPANY which is located at world, Phone 542-2101. FIRST NATIONAL BAN1 MARISSA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARISSA can handle any type of money matters - Phone them at 295-2335. If bowling is up your alley, stop by HI-WAY BOWLING LANES. 137 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. Ceramics you make for yourself or as gifts. Cher-Reese Ceramic is located at 402 S. Market or call 475-3532. Ben Franklin Had A Great Idea. But... NOW. After 200 Year . REVOLUTIONARY IMPROVEMENTS in the AMERICANA If JLST LOOKS UK1 A I1NUN ( HAITI I) HI eKlMM C IION Of A C lAsSK IIKI Ft A I BUT THAT'S WHIK! THt SIMM AHU I NON A ( IH ( IAT1N WOOD F1KI PtACf AND AN AUTOMATIC TT MPf KATT HI CONTROLLED. WOOD HIATT K A HI mil FH PIA( I AND A HITTTK HI AH H THAN FRANKLINS (.HI AT IDfA SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN SOLID CAST IRON DOORS THERMOSTAT CONTROL • DOUBLE WALL PIPE 8 • HEATS 4-5 ROOMS • HEAT EXCHANGER STACK VENTS • HEAT EMITTING LOUVERS • CAST BRASS ORNAMENTS • PEACE EAGLE” • FULL.-WIDTH ASH PAN All you get from .in ordinary f ranklin-style fireplace is radiant heat - • HEAT-RESISTANT FL AT no the more efficient convection principle The ENAMEL Americana radiates, but it also circulates convection heated air to far comers. Ordinary Franklin-style fireplaces are neither sealed • OPTIONAL- BL.OWER tight nor automatic The Americana is tightly welded inside, with A VAIL. ABLE doors that can be sealed Then it controls temperature by thermostatically regulating combustion air So. the Americana just looks like a Franklin-type In performance and convenience, it's much, much more. 01 course, we continue to improve Specifications suD ect to change 1x -ci cgJL NEW ATHENS. ILLINOIS 62264 o � . TELEPHONE 618 475 2121 70 YIARS OF CARING ABOUT QUALITY AND CULTIVATING GREAT IDfAS 138 SCHNIEDER CORVETTE and AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, owned by Dennis Schneider, is located at 603 Spotsylvania Street. Dennis and his brother Doug service all models of Corvettes. They are open 9 to 5 daily or can be contacted by calling 475-2022. Their motto is High Performance Auto Parts Accessories. 139 LEHR'S MARKET in NEW ATHENS ... HOME-KILLED FREEZER BEEF •COUNTRY HAMS BACON-SAU$iGE Fresh home-killed beef by quarters and sides is the speciality of LEHR'S MARKET. Phone 475-2088. KARBER’S PHARMACY in New Athens, Illinois, has been serving our community and the surrounding area for 60 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. Located at 101 South Johnson in New Athens, IL 62264, is a successful business which has been serving our surrounding area for 68 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. 140 -urn h«Mtt I New Athens I. G. A. Has Low Prices Every Day. Atl.G.A. we really care. MERL MAGGIES FOOD LIQUOR STORE is located at 709 Spotsylvania Street in New Athens, IL. Call For information on a solid subject call on NEW 618-475-3383. ATHENS READY MIX, 475-2565. Ml 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, MID AMERICAN FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO., - THE COUNTRY COMPANIES. Visit his home office at 406 South Johnson Street in New Athens or phone 475-2098. 142 The SPINNING WHEEL has fabric and sewing notions for everyone. It is located at 206 Kaskaskia Street, New Athens, IL, or call 475-3538. For the past twelve years, BUETTNER APPLIANCE, citizens of New Athens. If you’re in need of these 204 Kaskaskia Street, has been servicing the fine items, phone BUETTNER'S at 475-2177. BUNNY BREAD is the favorite among our school students. ’’That's what I said, BUNNY BREAD. For delicious BORDEN'S ICE CREAM, contact Ted L. Valentine, 226 East Field Drive, Red Bud, IL. Phone 475-2323 for tune-ups, brake service, and 24- New Athens, located on Highway 13. hour wrecker service at ARDEL'S AUTO SALES of 143 In 1947, the SUNNYLAND TRAVEL AGENCY brought their service to many people throughout eleven states. School charter service, senior class trips, preplanned tours, lodging and sightseeing are the services available to you. Just contact Norman 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 37 years. They specialize in insurance and real estate. 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. VFW POST AND AUXILIARY 7710 are located at 400 South Johnson Street in New Athens. These organizations have been going strong for 30 years. It isn't the price you pay to be a member, it's the price you paid to become eligible.' ’ 144 NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, located at Route 13 has been serving the New Athens area since 1904 and has recently expanded its business to a Freeburg branch. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Friday hours until 8:00 p.m. QUALITY STONE is the place to go when looking for the best quality of crushed stone products. 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 nine years. For more information on a clean subject phone 475-3480. The NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH Gangs up on all kinds of dirt! U5 HU H E!Eltfl nffPPtWP • • i u 3 •-rr HUBER SHEET METAL is the place to go for paints and building materials you may need. The good guys in New Athens are Dennis Breithaupt them at 207 North Van Buren Street, or phone 475-and Dennis Holle, owners of DENNIS AUTO SALES. 3155. If you want a good deal on a new or used car, go to THE JOURNAL PRESS, New Athens' guide to what is happening, is produced weekly. Owned by Fischer Publications, the company has served the 6,000 peo- ple in the area since 1896. Baldwin Road is the paper's main office and they may be contacted at 475-2166. 146 ARMIN D. REINHARDT of Route 1, New Athens, has served the community by specializing in regular cattle grain, road work, and earth moving. 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 four years and is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Range, Sr. 147 RIESS FORD is located in Marissa, IL or call 295-2331. Each year the NEW ATHENS COMMERCIAL CLUB sponsors the annual homecoming. If you're a girl, sixteen or older and would like to run as a queen candidate, contact the NEW ATHENS COMMERCIAL CLUB. This year the Commercial Club's candidate was Miss Debby Beck. She was voted runner-up at Sunday night's coronation. For meetings, good drinks and good times, SPORTSMAN'S INN is the place. It is owned by Eilein and Leroy Beck. The NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB sponsors a homecoming candidate each year. Last year's was Paula Karber who was crowned Queen at Sunday night's coronation. 148 When in need of rings, insignia, caps and gowns, COMPANY at Box 759, Carbondale, IL or phone commencement announcements, cards, and albums, 459-2222. contact the BALFOUR AND TAYLOR PUBLISHING TAPING . . . PAINTING . . . WALLPAPERING For your painting needs call or see STEHL PAINTING AND DECORATING, New Athens, Illinois 62264. 149 Need a loan or want to open a trust fund? The STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS has furnished these and numerous other general banking procedures for 75 years. 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. 150 NEW ATHENS AUTO SUPPLY has a complete line of automotive parts and accessories. They promise overnight service on hard to get items. They can be contacted at 511 South Clinton in New Athens. IL or call 475-3353. REABANS offers fast service at reasonable prices. Owned by Edward and Annie Dunham, REABAN’S is located at the junction of Darmstadt Road and Route 13 or call 475-9664. CHEVROLET 151 Another one of New Athens' well-established busi- been serving our community and surrounding area for nesses is BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE. Located on many years. For any type of their services, phone Route 13, it specialized in hauling coal and other their main office at 475-2161 or their dispatcher at fine stone products. BEHNKEN TRUCK SERVICE has 234-8450. 152 A place to find almost anything with satisfaction guaranteed is the MARISSA WESTERN AUTO. -{hose of When the area farmers have harvested their com, 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. tkod- COr I croiwip fco« o j -(ohosC (a to r books, 'f'hc. VjtSP orouidleiL a. simpl. ■f'tc£ ioc or 'JOf ' UObv “to -fill Oiojt D W ' CJ x o 03W.i r 0jOt -to know Cc. □ 50u(S._ - . P o CO-r. p p 3oodt WC S KclgC A Cl bc _ovjC-, a -tuc 1 3 tfoJx, 153 Days in Our Lives School days are among the happiest, most carefree days of our lives. Within the '77 VESPA we have captured some of these moments. Homecoming Dance, lunch hour, after school activities, history class, cross country meets, P.E. class, FHA Dance, and just plain old goofing off are just a part of the good times we shared with classmates. As we take our last look, remember the Days in our Lives . . . 76-77. A Albert, Mark - 29. 70, 84, 121, 129 Althoff, Mary Ruhmann - 29, 65, 82, 86, 91 Amann, Daniel - 38, 70, 84, 121, 129 Amann, David - 23, 29, 50, 77, 85, 92, 120, 126 Amann, Mark - 26, 37, 62, 84, 92, 120 Amos, Dawn - 62, 93 Axley, Frances - 109, 113 B Badgett, Carla - 50, 92, 116 Barnes, A1 - 80, 97, 103 Baudino, Ronald - 11, 66, 120, 121 Beck, Debra - 9, 41, 50, 86, 89 Beck, Sue - 66, 77, 86, 89 Behrens, Rick - 50 Berowski, Paul - 76, 98, 103, 107 Berry, Robert - 7, 16, 62, 80, 93 Berthold, Barbara - 50, 82, 106, 116 Birkner, Cheryl - 7, 9, 22, 29, 32, 50, 76, 78, 81, 82, 86, 89, 120, 130, 133 Birkner, Fay - 83, 62, 83, 92 Birkner, Glenn - 51, 93 Birkner, Larry - 29, 70, 84 Birkner, Nora - 70, 83 Bishoff, Helen - 76, 98 Blum, Gina - 62, 86, 90, 132 Blum, Lynn - 70, 78, 86, 93, 106, 131, 132 Blumberg, Fred - 54, 55, 76, 81, 99, 126, 133 Botterbirsch, Louis - 115 Boyett, Lisa - 70, 81, 82, 86, 87 Brandenburger, Jane - 70 Brandenburger, Tina - 62, 84, 86, 88, 90, 93 Brinkmann, Kathleen - 70, 93, 106 Brinkmann, Marilyn - 14, 66, 83 Brinkmann, Patricia - 51 Brown, Vickie - 8, 23, 62, 76 Bryant, David - 89, 116 Bryant, Paula - 87, 89 Bryant, Mary - 87, 89 Buettner, Bryan - 66, 88 Buettner, Ethyl - 117 Burk, Katheryn - 66, 106 Burk, Sheila - 51, 54, 91 Bush, Lisa - 70 c Cahoon, David - 70 Cahoon, Steven - 70 Canning, Katheryn - 77, 102 Canning, Patrick - 5, 12, 22, 23, 66, 77, 107, 120, 121, 128, 129 Can, Dale Caywood, Debra - 62, 81 Chrisman, William - 13, 20, 26, 32, 37, 39, 45, 51 Cissell, D. LuAnn - 62, 116 Cockrell, Edwin - 15, 28, 52, 105 Cockrell, Robert - 66, 120, 121 Cockrell, Rodney - 12, 26, 31, 32, 37, 52, 59, 80, 86, 126 Connell, Deanna - 52 Connell, Robert - 70 Contralto, Andrew - 70 Crane, Jeffrey - 70, 84 Crawford, Mary - 52, 116 Cummins, Cheryl - 23, 66, 76, 89, 91. 113 D Dotson, Jeffrey - 70 Dougherty, Diana - 52, 82, 92, 116, 124 Dougherty, Patrick - 62 Dudeck, Daniel - 71, 84, 88, 90, 111, 121, 129 Dudeck, Juanita - 115 Dudeck, Joyce - 114 Dudenbostel, Karen - 52, 116 Dunn, Oliver - 76, 107 E Eckert, Wayne - 6, 66, 84, 104 Engel, Christine - 66, 78, 86, 89, 91 Fisher, Ray - 66 Flood, Karen - 28, 29, 37, 62, 78, 79, 82, 88 Fourade, Cecy - 21 Friederich, Donna - 33, 62 Fullmer, Curt - 66, 67, 90, 112, 128, 129 G Gaines, J. Shoye - 22, 26, 29, 52, 77, 85, 89. 92 Gale, Anna - 29, 37, 52, 82, 116 Gale, Barbara - 31, 71, 83, 89, 125 Gale, Pamela - 63, 92, 124, 125 Galle, Doris - 71 Gaubatz, Morris - 66 Germann, Thomas - 35, 97, 100, 103 Glaus, Cheryl - 23, 63, 116 Goodwin, Lori - 7, 31, 71, 77, 79, 83, 86, 87, 92, 125 Goodwin, Scott - 66, 84, 85, 122, 123 Greenlee, Jane - 53, 81, 106, 116 Gross, Timothy - 71, 84 H 156 Hagan, Donna - 19, 21, 29, 63, 77, 81. 82 Hagan, Robert - 66, 84 Hall, Kathryn - 117 Harbaugh, Ann - 71, 77, 83, 92 Harbaugh, Marie - 53, 82, 116 Harbaugh, Patricia - 67, 77, 85, 92, 113 Harriss, Charles - 53 Haubrich, Anita - 22, 23, 63, 76, 78, 80, 82, 86, 91, 132 Haubrich, Annette - 22, 23, 67, 76, 78, 83, 133 Heise, Ken - 102 Henson, Helen - 71 Hentzel, Jeana - 15, 67, 68, 83, 92, 113 Herman, Debra - 63 Hessick, Scott - 53, 80, 88, 100, 133 Hoercher, Corene - 53, 106 Hoffman, Kevin - 66, 67, 84, 86, 88, 122, 129 Hoffman, Michael - 37, 63, 84, 89, 93, 122 Hoffman, Verla Mae - 117 Hollander, Marion W. - 114 Houston, Samuel - 67 Huber, Edmund - 115 Huber, Pattie - 23, 33, 63, 76, 82, 89, 92, 111 Idecker, Gary - 71, 89, 129 Jackson, Jane - 92 Jansen, Dale - 26, 71,.73, 77, 79, 129 Jent, Glenda - 108, 110, 124, 132 Jones, Cindy - 67, 77, 83 Jones, Reba - 76, 102, 105 Jones, J. Robby - 63 Juenger,Arlin - 71 Juenger, Dennis - 71, 84 Juenger, Jane - 67, 124, 125 Juenger, Leo - 67 Juenger, Patricia - 53, 82, 116 Juenger, Robert - 54, 116, 124 Juenger, Ruth - 63, 107, 124, 132 K Kaiser, Judy - 63, 132 Kassing, Albert - 117 Kearns, Robert - 63, 79 Keebler, David - 21, 54 Keebler, Ronald - 54 Kiefer, Steven - 6, 27, 32, 38, 54, 58, 79, 80, 81, 86, 92, 93, 122, 123, 126 Kinkel, Harold - 71 Kinzinger, David - 12, 16, 67, 76, 77, 86, 88 Kinzinger, Debra - 10, 33, 63, 80, 81, 86, 88, 125 Kinzinger, Doublas - 8, 55, 80, 88, 90, 103 Kinzinger, Laverne - 115 Kinzinger, Rhonda - 10, 28, 67, 83, 88, 90 Kinzinger, Ruth - 10, 22, 24, 33, 34, 82, 87, 89. 90 Kirkpatrick, Bradley - 10, 70, 71, 90 Klingenburg, Hope - 24, 63, 76, 80, 81, 82, 86, 89 Klingenberg, Kenneth - 63, 80 Koenigstein, Daniel - 10, 19, 22, 66, 67, 88, 89, 129, 120, 121 Koenigstein, Richard - 22, 33, 63, 89, 126, 127, 133 Kolditz, Daniel - 11, 20, 32, 55, 80, 84, 89 Kosarek, Cynthia - 71, 125, 132 Kosarek, Rhonda - 63, 77, 86 Kraft, Darla - 71 Kratz, Ardell - 117 Kraus, Matilda - 117 Kreher, Alice - 14, 67, 83 Kreher, Dennis - 7, 37, 63, 92, 120 Kreher, James - 45, 55, 80, 116 Kreher, Kevin - 71, 84, 121 Kreher, Sharon - 23, 29, 37, 64, 76, 78, 80, 82, 86, 91, 112 Krock, Cynthia - 31, 76, 77, 80, 133 L Laflen, Peggy - 26, 37, 64, 86 Lagerbom, LeeAnn - 71, 77, 81, 86, 196, 125 Langenstein, Catherine - 12, 67, 86, 92, 124, 125 Lehr, Jeffrey - 67, 84, 86, 90 Leinecke, Rebecca - 64, 81, 116 Lewis, Debra - 67, 77, 89, 91 Lewis, Terry - 21, 39, 64, 80, 116 Litteken, Beth - 22, 26, 32, 37, 39, 54, 55, 79, 81, 82, 91, 92, 124 Litteken, Jeffrey - 64, 79 Litteken, Lisa - 23, 68, 76, 78, 81, 91, 131 Lischer, Diana - 71, 81, 83, 89 M Main, Russell - 37, 55, 79, 89, 116 Martin, Kenton - 22, 76, 98 Martin, Kevin - 64 Matzenbacher, Robert - 70, 109, 129 Maurer, Dale - 68, 84, 104, 129 Maurer, Robert - 64, 84, 116 Maurer, Roger - 26, 32, 40, 55, 80, 116, 124 ■ 157 May, Melanie - 11, 64, 80, 81, 86, 89, 116, 124, 125 May, Thomas - 9, 71, 80, 86, 92 Mehrmann, Brian Lee - 26, 32, 37, 55, 85. 92, 126, 133 Mehrmann, Sylvester - 115 Meyer, Kay - 72, 77, 81, 92, 125 Meyer, Kimberly - 13, 67, 68, 79, 81, 88, 91 Meyer, Tim - 19, 29, 32, 35, 37, 38, 56, 79, 80, 82, 85, 124, 133 Miller, Carolyn - 64, 84, 116 Miller, C. Louise - 56, 93 Miller, Marilyn - 9, 22, 31, 56, 81, 82, 92, 124 Miller, Marney - 72, 89 Miller, Melanie - 68 Miller, Susan - 31, 72, 81, 86. 87, 92, 125 Moodey, David - 45, 56, 80, 93, 116 Murdock, James - 57 Mueller, Jerry - 68, 84, 88, 122, 128, 129 Mueller, Lu Ann - 56, 116 Mueller, Roy Lee - 29, 56, 79, 80, 85, 89, 90, 122, 126, 127 Muffo, Larry - 72 Murdock, Joseph - 64, 116 N Nadler, George - 68 Nadler, Gregory - 26, 68 Napier, Barbara - 72, 92 Napier, Blaine - 72, 121 Neff, Raymond - 57, 88, 90, 116 () Osborn, Laurence - 68, 77, 86, 90 Osborn, Martha - 72, 76, 77, 78, 80, 86, 87. 89, 92, 105, 130 P Pannier, John - 21, 29, 72, 84 Pannier, Paul - 22, 28, 68, 88, 90, 107 Parker, Allen - 11, 57, 80, 116 Parker, Norma - 64, 86 Parker, Sharon - 9, 22, 26, 27, 29, 37, 44, 54, 57, 82, 85, 91, 92 Parker, Tom - 70, 72, 113 Pearce, Jeffrey - 19, 57, 80, 122, 133, 166 Pearce, Tracy - 19, 29, 68, 78, 130, 133 Perez, Martha - 9, 21 Perigo, Bill - 64 Perigo, Keith - 72 Petri, Elaine - 68, 79, 81, 88 Petrowich, Muriel - 117 Petrowich, Richard - 85, 102 Phillips - 68 Pitchford, G. John - 64, 90, 120, 126, 128 Pitchford, Lisa - 64, 132 Porch, Donna - 68, 89, 93 Pour, Kenneth - 6, 29, 66, 68, 84, 120 Pour, Raymond - 22, 29, 64, 85, 92, 110, 120 Powers, Phillip - 17, 76, 99, 122 Pryor, Roy - 72 Q Quathamer, Wayme - 11, 68 R Range, Dale - 22, 28, 29, 64, 85, 90, 92, 99, 120, 126 Recker, Michael - 7, 8, 13, 22, 29, 32, 51, 57, 80, 81, 84. 86, 100, 126, 127 Recker, Stephen - 68, 90 Recker, Tom - 72 Reeves, Randy - 72 Reeves, Rhonda - 72 Reeves, Roger - 64, 116 Rehmer, Leslie - 72, 81, 83, 88, 121 Reichling, Daniel - 72, 89 Reinhardt, Jackie - 72, 106 Reinhardt, Thomas - 64 Renshaw, Thelma - 34, 35, 80, 93 Rettinghouse, Ann - 69, 92, 132 Reuss, Angela - 69 Reuss, Floyd - 117 Reuss, Judy - 64, 82, 124, 132 Reuss, Keith - 20, 69, 86, 90, 112, 121 Reuss, Raymond - 117 Richardson, Craig - 69, 86 Richardson, Nicole - 26, 72, 78, 86, 91, 92, 131, 132 Rickert, David - 64, 84, 116 Rickert, Mark - 69, 84, 89, 112 Ricketts, Jeffrey - 72 Ricketts, Robert - 72 Riddle, Tammie - 65 Rippy, Clinton - 58 Roberson, J. Wayne - 86, 116 Robertson, Dennis - 5, 58 Roddy, Debra - 58, 92, 116 Roddy, Jack - 24, 68, 69, 129 Rokita, John - 69 Rokita, Raymond - 69 Roley, Lisa - 5, 73, 77, 86, 87, 89, 91, 105 Rolph, Wynona - 73 Rubemeyer, Lori - 109, 112 Osborn, Charles - 64, 86 s Schatte, Dennis - 38, 117 Schierer, Charles - 7, 34, 81, 108, 110, 120 Schmidt, Rebecca - 33, 65, 78, 80, 83, 89, 116 Schneider, Douglas - 65 Schneider, John - 11, 69, 84, 129 Schneider, Paul - 65 Schneidewind, Mark - 73, 84 Schoepp, Alan - 20, 22, 33, 65, 89, 90, 122, 133 Schoepp, Mary - 11, 24, 72, 73, 76. 80, 86, 87, 88, 91 Schott, Laura - 69, 86, 124 Schott, Leslie - 59 Schott, Lisa - 73 Schott, Lynn - 65, 86, 125 Schreiber, Eric - 11, 65, 79, 116 Scger, Diana - 9, 58, 82 Seger, Mary - 69 Sexton, Don - 88, 90, 91, 108, 111 Sheets, Phil - 66, 69 Shipp, Rita - 82 Shipp, Robert - 69, 84, 88, 121 Shoemaker, Linda - 73 Shoemaker, Michael - 65, 89, 116 Short, Jeffrey - 69 Skorcz, Mary - 73 Smith, Becky - 69 Smith, Nancy - 70, 97, 103 Speer, Alan - 73, 89, 129, 133 Stallman, Larry - 115 Stehl, Mark - 6, 22, 26, 27, 40, 59. 79. 80, 81, 116, 126 Stehl, Scott - 65, 81, 86, 92. 120 Steinheimer, Jeffrey - 69, 84, 89 Steinheimer, Mark - 73, 81, 84, 129, 133 Steinheimer, Rita - 16, 65, 77, 78, 81, 82, 130 Steinwagner, Scott - 69, 86 Stephens, Annie - 69, 106 Stolte, Roger - 73 Stoops, Sharon - 59, 81, 82, 88, 116 T Tanner, Rhonda - 92 Thies, E. R. - 115 Thies, Scott - 11, 69, 88, 90, 120, 128, 129 Thies, Stuart - 59, 89, 90, 116 Tinney, Peggy - 54, 102 Trent, Candy - 59 Trent, Tammy - 67, 69, 81 Triefenbach, Vickie - 37, 54, 60, 81, 86. 116 Trotter, Warren - 97, 100, 121 V VanHove, Gretchen - 32, 108, 111 W Wade, Jeff - 28, 69, 86 Wade, Jerry - 15, 69, 79, 86 Wagner, Rhonda - 11, 18, 24, 72, 73, 78. 86, 90, 92 Wahlig, James - 60, 81, 92, 120, 126 Wahlig, Susan - 5, 73, 78, 81, 86, 91, 131 Walker, Dale - 115 Walker. Kyle - 68, 69, 120, 121 Walsh, Joseph - 65 Walta, Randy - 73 Walton, Kenneth - 73, 76, 80, 89, 107 Wayland, Marjorie - 21, 22, 23, 33, 39, 65, 77, 81, 82, 87, 92, 125 Wayland, Melissa - 61, 77, 81, 82, 87 Weber, Kevin - 73, 84, 129 Weber, Terry - 73, 77, 86 Weidemann, Sheryl - 33, 65, 81, 87, 89 Wesolik, Carol - 8, 20, 22, 23, 32, 60, 76, 82, 86, 88, 114, 160 Wesolik, Connie - 35, 72, 73, 76, 87, 88, 105, 121, 125 Wilderman, Joseph - 60 Wilderman, Judith - 70, 73 Wilderman, Marie - 117 Wiley, Carl - 65, 116 Wiley, Linda - 73, 83 Wilson, Steven - 58, 60, 80, 89, 122 Winklemann, Nancy - 69 Winter, Jean - 69 Wiith, Eric - 22, 23, 32, 41, 45, 60, 76, 77, 81, 86, 89, 90, 92, 160 Wirth, George - 115 Wirth, Michael - 5, 63, 65, 81, 88, 107, 110, 120, 126 Woolford, Jim - 73 Woolford, Regina - 69, 77, 83 Works, Dennis - 8, 12, 17, 22, 29, 32, 44, 61. 77, 84, 93, 122, 126, 133 Wolstenholm, Ronald - 86, 102, 106 Wright, Mark - 21, 65, 80, 116 Wright, Scott - 39, 61, 80, 89 XYZ Young, Linda - 93 Zeigler, Todd - 18, 66, 69, 76, 78, 81. 86, 90, 129, 133 159 Days in Our Lives'76 . . . In years to come, as I look back, how will I remember? Will I remember the year as it was or as I wished it to be? Will I remember only the happy times or the disappointments we also shared? Did I express myself to the fullest extent and yet keep an open mind which welcomed the thoughts and opinions of others? Did I utilize the days and the months to form lasting friendships with others? Or will the experiences we shared be lost forever with the closing of a book, never to be of benefit to me in a more serious later life. Will I recall the good times of sharing laughter that came from such simple things as having a coke, or enjoying the fresh Spring sun? Was I alone or was 1 a real pan of them? What will 1 remember? A yearbook is not just a book made of pictures, copy, and captions which a student tosses aside a week after they are delivered, Rather, it is a lasting remembrance of the school year 1976-1977. The VESPA staff hopes that you will enjoy it and recall within it the good times and friends that you found at NACHS.. As editors of this book, much time and effon has been spent compiling the 76-77 VESPA. We would like to say THANKS to many people who have been of assistance throughout the school year: our sponsor, Ms. Reba Jones; Mr. Bill Blewett of Taylor Publishing Co.; and the CRAZY VESPA staff! Eric Winh and Carol Wesolik, co-editors. 160