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

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Greg Jungc lakes a close look al his lunch before eating while Dan Clark stares off into space. Vlardy Kecs smiles after receiving an A on her last test. With the destruction of the old New Athens bridge and the completion of the new Route 13 bridge, the Vespa staff has decided to symbolize our high school years as a bridge to the future. As we face the void separating our inexperienced youth from the knowledge and experience that will be necessary for us to become successful adults, we re- alize that that void will be impossible to cross without the bridge of education. Yet we also recognize that that bridge will be extremely hard to construct. Moreover. we understand that our bridge building will not end with high school. We will need to build other bridges that will link us to such other notable destinations as love, friendship, matu- rity, and employment. Nevertheless, it is the bridge that we have built in high school which is most important in getting us started on the main artery that leads to all of these other destinations. Over this first bridge will flow the basic skills, attitudes, and knowledge that will allow us to successfully engineer those future bridges. 3 Classes Man's earliest bridges were only steppingstones placed at intervals across a stream. If a person wanted to cross he simply hopped from stone to stone gradually nearing his destination. This idea of stepping-stones may seem primitive, but it was the basic foundation leading to the construction of today’s most complex bridges. High school is like these steppingstones for it will help you reach your goals. But. it is only a foundation on which to build stronger bridges of success and happiness. Seniors Prepared Themselves SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Mueller. Sponsor: Todd Burns. Vice-President: Dan Hammcl. President; Doug Rowold. Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Kassing. Sponsor. From starting off on stepping stones as Freshmen to walking across structured steel bridges, the Seniors ended their last year of high school. Many prepared for college by filling out applications and scholarship forms, and by taking the ACT test. Others prepared for their future lives by preparing to go to trade schools or looking for jobs. Seniors also spent their time making lasting memories by attending the 1981 Prom, participating in the Senior Dress Down Day, being with special friends, and making the final arrangements for graduation. CYNTHIA BAUDINO: Volleyball I: HOT 1.2.3.4, HOT Public Relations Officer 4; Art Club 1.2; Guidance Help 3.4: Teacher's Aid 2: HOT Court 3.4; Prom Server I. ANDREW AMANN: Homecoming Court 4: Prom Committee 3. To Cross Over Future Bridges MARK BEHRENS BENNY COCKRELL: Office Help I: Band 1.2.3. MARY BIRKNER: Volleyball 1.2: Spotlight 1.2.3.4; HOT 1.2.3.4; Science Club 1.2: Pep Club 2; Library Help 1.2.3.4; Guidance Help 4. PENNY COCKRELL: HOT I.2.3.4: Art Club 1.2; Guidance Help 2: Band 1,2.3: Chorus 1; HOT Court 3. TODD BURNS: Basketball 1.2; Cross Country I; FFA 1,2.3.4; Class Vice-President 4. RITA DEUTSCHMAN: Play 4: Cheerleader 1,2.3: VESPA I: SPOTLIGHT 4; FCA I.2.3.4: FTA 2: Art Club I: Pep Club 2.3: Guidance Help 2.3; Teachers Aid 2; Band 1.2.3.4; Lab Band 2.3.4; Chorus I; FFA Court 3.4, twin sister 4; Prom Court 3; Statistician 4. JEFFREY FAUCETT: Basketball I: Library Help 1.2.3. JAMES DOYLE: Basketball Manager 1.2; Science Club I; Teacher's Aid 1.2; Library Help 2. C. EDWARD GARDINER: Baseball 1.2.3.4; Basketball I.2.3.4; FCA 4; Band Aid 1.2.3.4; Band 1,2,3.4; Lab Band 2.3.4; Stage Band 2.3.4. TERESA GALE: Volleyball 1.2; Soft-ball 1.2; PEA 4; Science Club I; Student Council 1.2.3.4: OlTice Help 3; Coaches Help I: Teachers Aid 1.4; EEA Court 3. I m • fn 'z i----------------r 8 GLENN GLAUS DONALD HALL: Baseball 1.2 Dan Stoops, Scott Kraus. Ed Gardiner, and Rick Miller are a little backwards when it comes to spelling NAHS. MARK HANFT: SPOTLIGHT 3.4 Science Club 1. DANIEL HAMMEL: Cross Country 2: FFA I.2.3.4; FCA 2.3; Science Club 1,2; Student Council 3.4; Office Help I; Class President 4; Class Vice-president 2; Homecoming Court 3.4; FFA Court 2.3.4; HOT Court 3.4: Prom Court 3.4. DON HARWERTH: Basketball 3: FFA 1.2.3.4. conductor secretary 4: Student Council 4; Coaches Help 4: Class President 2: HOT Court 3: Prom Court 3.4. MARY BETH HAUBRICH: Volleyball 1.3.4: VESPA 1,2,3.4. secretary 2. co-assistant editor 3. co-edi-tor 4: HOT 1.2.3.4. vice president of public relations 2. president 4; FFA 4; FCA 2.3: Quill and Scroll 2.3.4: Honor Society 2.3.4: Science Club 1.2: Pep Club 2,3: Guidance Help 2.3: Jackette I.2.3.4. captain 4: FFA Court 3.4: Prom Court 4: Prom Committee 3: Batgirl 1.2.3.4; Statistician 2.3.4. MARGARET HENSON: FTA 2,3.4. JULIA HENTZEL: Play 4: Cheerleader I: VF.SPA I: HOT 1.2.3.4; FCA 2.3.4: Honor Society 3.4; Science Club I: Pep Club 2.3: Office Help 3.4: Library Help 2: FFA Court 3: Batgirl 1.2.3.4: Statistician 2.3.4. Tim Young and Alan Schilfing toast the meals at NACHS as a friend looks on. DEHLIA HOF.RCHER: Library Help 3.4. KARFN JANSEN: Volleyball 1.2: Softball I: HOT I.2.3.4: Honor So-cietv 2.3.4: Science Club 1.2: Office Help 2: JETS Team 3,4: Maih Team 2.3.4, DONALD KAISER: Baseball I.2.3.4: Basketball 2: Art Club I. II RENEE KARBER: Softball 1.2.3.4; Play 4; Cheerleader I.2.3.4: VESPA I; ECA 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Science Club I; Art Club I; Pep Club 2.3; Student Council 2.3,4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Office Help 2; Nurses Help 3.4: Band 1.2,3.4; Lab Band 2.3.4; Class Vice-president I: Class Treasurer 3: Homecoming Court 3.4; Homecoming Princess 3: FEA Court 3.4; Prom Princess 3. RUSSELL KINZINGER: FFA 1.2.3.4; FFA Reporter 3; FFA President 4; Honor Society 2.3.4; Honor Society President 4: Band 1.2.3.4; Lab Band 2.3.4; Stage Band 2,3.4; Class President I: Matb Team 1.2,3.4. 12 SCOTT KRAUS: Tennis 1.2: Science Club 1,2: Student Council 1.2.3.4: Student Council Vice-president 4: Office Help 4: Band I.2.3.4; Lab Band 2,3.4: Stage Band 2.3.4; Homecoming King 4: Prom Prince 3. IVAN KREHER: FFA I.2.3.4; FFA Sentinal 4; Science Club 1.2: Teachers Aid I. JUDITH KREHER: Batgirl 1.2: Soft-ball I.2.3.4; Cheerleader I.2.3.4; HOT 1.2.3: FCA 2.3.4: Science Club 1.2.3: Pep Club 1.2.3: Student Council 3.4: Student Council President 4: Office Help 2: Coaches Help 3.4: Teachers Aid 2: Jackettes 2.3.4: Homecoming Court 4: FFA Court 3.4: FFA Twin Sister 4: Prom Court 3.4. tttMill SHERRY KUNKLEMANN: Baseball Batgirl I: Softball Batgirl 2: SPOTLIGHT 1.2.3.4: Co-assistant editor 3: Co-editor 4: Quill and Scroll 3.4: Band I.2.3.4: Lab Band I.2.3.4: Chorus 4. Mary Haubrich daydreams about what the future holds in store for her. 13 RANDY LISCHER: Basketball I: Art Club 1.2: Coaches Help 2: Band Aid 1.3.4: Band 1.2.3.4: Prom Court 4. RICK MILLER: Baseball 2: FFA L2.3.4. treasurer 4: Art Club 1; Office Help 4: Coaches Help 4: HOT Court 4. MITCH MITCHELL AMY LITTEKEN: Softball I: Plav 2.3.4: Cheerleader I: VESPA 1.2.3.4. co-assistant editor 3. co-editor 4: HOT I.2.3.4, treasurer 4: FCA 1.2.3.4: Quill and Scroll 3.4; Honor Society 2.3.4; Science Club I; Art Club 1.2: Jackette 1.2.3.4; Class Treasurer 2: Prom Committee 3: Math Team I.2.3.4; JETS Team 3.4; Statistician 2.3,4; HOT Court 4. BOBBIE MARTINDALE: Office Help 3.4; Guidance Help 3.4. SHANNON MITCHELL: HOT 3.4: FTA I; Pep Club 3: Guidance Help 2.4: HOT C ourt 3.4 VALERIE NAPIER: Volleyball 1.2: Cheerleader I; HOT I.2.3.4. secretary 4: Science Club I; Art Club I: Pep Club 1.2: Office Help 4: HOT Court (right) Amy Litteken. Laura Parker, and Renee Karbcr take measurements during the Auto-Skid Demonstration. JANICE PARKER: HOT I.2.3.4: Pep Club 3. Office Help 2.4. JILL NEWMAN: Play 4: Cheerleader I.2.3.4: VESPA 1,3.4: SPOTLIGHT 4: FCA 1.2.3,4: Honor Society 3.4: Art Club 1.2: Pep Club 2.3: Student Council 4: Office Help 2; Band Aid 4; Band 1.2,3.4; Lab Band I.2.3.4; Dance Band 2.3.4; Chorus I; Class Secretary 3; Homecoming Queen 4; FFA Court 4: Prom Court 4. 15 TIMOTHY PETROWICH: Basketball Manager 1.2.3: FEA 1.2,3.4. Historian 3. Reporter 4. Section Reporter 4: Band 1.2.3.4: Lab Band 2.3.4: Stage Band 3.4 J. EDWARD RODDY: Baseball I: Basketball I: VESPA I: Science Club Jill Newman diligently practices her clarinet, but Russell Kin-zinger decides it is time for a break. LAURA PARKER: Statistician 2.3.4; Softball 1.2.3.4; Plav 3.4: VESPA 1.2.3.4. secretary 4: HOT I.2.3.4: FFA Court 4. Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Court 4; FCA 2.3.4: Honor Society 3.4: Science Club I: Art Club 1.2: Pep Club 2.3: Library Help I: Teachers Aid 4: Jackctte 3.4: Class Vice-president 3: Math Team 2,3.4: Academic Team 3.4. 16 I ggfi BRENDA SHIPP: Statistician 1.2; Softball Scorekeeper I: SPOTLIGHT 1.2.3.4. co-assistant editor 3. co-editor 4; HOT 1.2.3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; Science Club 1,2; Band 1.2.3.4; Lab Band 2,3.4; Chorus 4. DOUGLAS ROWOLD: Baseball 1.2.3,4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Plav 2.4 FCA 2.3.4; Coaches Help 1.2.4 Homecoming Court 2: HOT Court 4 Class Secretary-treasurer 4. TIMOTHY SEGER: Science Club 2; Chorus 1.2. ALAN SCHILLING: F FA 1,2. SUZANNE SC HOP! ER: Volleyball I; HOT 1.2.3: Science Club 2: OfTice Help 2; Teachers Aid 3. LAURIE SCHREIBER: Volleyball I; VESPA I.2.3.4, secretary 3: Quill and Scroll 2.3: Science Club 1; Library Help I: Class Treasurer I. 17 Jeff Faucett. Sherry Kunkelmann. and Brenda Shipp make beautiful music together as they harmonize in chorus class. TODD SPIER: Science Club 1.2: Chorus 2. DANIEL STOOPS: Baseball 1.2: Cross Country 2; Play 1.2.3: FCA 1.2,3: Science Club 1.2: Art Club 1.2; Student Council 1.2.3.4: Coaches Help 3; Class Secretary 2: Class President 3: 1ath Team 2.3.4: JETS Team 3.4. TAMMY TORRENS: HOT 1.2.3.4. Vice-president of Points 4: FTA I.2.3.4: Science Club I: Art Club I; Pep Club I: Office Help 1.2.4: Guidance Help 3: Homecoming Court 1; HOT Court 3.4. 18 BRENDA WALKER: VESPA 2.3.4. assistant photographer 2.3. head photographer 4: Art Club 2; Library Help GLORY WILSON: ETA 3.4; Library Help 1.2: Teachers Aid 4; Chorus 4. BARBARA WINKELMANN: FTA 3.4: Library Help 1,2: Teachers Aid 4: Chorus 4. TIMOTHY YOUNG 19 The Class of 82 Finally Crossed Kim Baudino Jodi Bayer Rila Birkncr Roger Birkner Chris Boyett Mark Buetmer Jane Burk Rick Caswell Dawn Dougherty Leann Faucet! Todd Fritsche Vonda Blum Fritsche Don Galle David Greten Debbie Greten The junior year for the class of ’82 had many projects to pursue. To start things off they elected their class officers and began the magazine sales for the funding of the prom. The next month was highlighted by the junior class receiving their class rings signifying that they were truly upperclassmen. Later that same month, they sponsored the Junior Odyssey '80 for the enjoyment of the student body. After this task was successfully completed, they began the major project of planning the 1981 Jr.-Sr. Prom to be held on April 25. As another school year came to a close, the junior class looked forward to a last wild year at NACHS. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (front row) Carrie Magill. Treasurer; Chris Boyett. President; Lura Rcttinghousc. Secretary, (back row ) Ms. Sue Boyle. Sponsor: Todd Fritsche. Vice-President; Mr. Don Sexton, Sponsor. 20 the Bridge to Being Upperclassmen Marcia Range lends Lori Meyer a helpful hand in straightening Three junior girls show different reactions to the lunchroom food, her tie. Tina Heggcmcicr Davida Henson David Hesse Terry Horn beck Rusty Jones Mike Junge Karen Kearns Mardy Kecs Marvin Korves C harles Kreher Tom Kues Ron Lewis Carrie Magill Anita May Christine McBride 21 Junior Life Was Filled Lori Meyer Sieve Middendorf Randy Miller David Mueller Jeff Parker 22 With Many Exciting Moments (left) Chris Boyeti tries to make a monkey of himself, (above) Lori Meyer and Suzie Petri seem to be competing for the Ms. Legs contest, (below) Randy Miller hungrily spies the lunch of someone else. Jim Sanders Ann Sheets Alvin Skorcz Shirley Trog Jim Wade Clare Wesolik Shari White 23 Sophomores Sold Magazines Received Their ■ Dawn Albert Karen Daubach Marsha Grant Fatty Hentzel Chris Amann Mary Dudeck Gail Birkner Lisa Fisher Joyce Birkner Tami Freudcnbcrg Robyn Bums Donna Gallc SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Germann. Sponsor; Mrs. Axley. Sponsor; Mary Schilling. Secretary; Dawn Albert, Treasurer; Becky Gamble. Assistant Treasurer; Gail Birkner. Vice-president; Not pictured Larry Mueller. President. Joe Craft Becky Gamble Timothy Hager Marc Hoffman 24 Dr. License and Made a Homecoming Poster Lisa Houston Jamie Karban Douglas Laumbattus Jay Meredith DO HOT ROOST’YM DO NOr FRY rawlswr's Thi vi r £ 3 ejnpr« Vi Lori Lehr. Becky Gamble. Mark Schott, and Man. Schilling show their school spirit during Homecoming Week by designing the class poster. William Kaiser Carl Kreher Marc Maurer Roger Mirabella 25 Sophomores looked Forward to the Fun Don Mocscr Beth Mohr Larry Mueller Theresa Nadler Jav Ozier Jeffrey Petrowich While sitting on the bleachers. John Wahlig tries out a different position for tying his shoes. Richie Daniel Daniel Gregory Pratt Rickert Robertson Rowold Patty Hentzel. Patty Weber, and Marc Hoffman model the latest styles of Dress-down Day attire. Sophomores started off their second year at NACHS with confidence and enthusiasm. They rejoiced over the fact that they were no longer freshmen and now had a year of experience behind them. During the Annual Magazine Sales sophomores showed their excellent ability to sell by beating the juniors. From those sales class members purchased “Class of ’83 T-shirts to show their spirit. Some class members helped to make the Homecoming Poster for the game against the Columbia Eagles during Homecoming Week. About the most important event for sophomores was the receiving of their driver’s license enabling them to drive. Sophomores took endless numbers of tests, brought home stacks of homework, found time to have fun, and looked forward to next year when they would be upperclassmen. 26 of Being Upperclassmen Next Year Amy Schreiber Scott Spier Patty Weber Jeffrey Winter Mark Schott Lisa Walsh John Wool l ord Brenda Young Glenda Young Mary Schilling Sheryl Stroh Donna Schneider John Wahlig Greg Rowold demonstrates his usual attentive Robyn Burns threatens Dan Rickert with his life unless he removes his “buns” from altitude during German class. her seal. 27 Freshmen Enter the This year Freshmen joined in the active life of high school as they met new friends and teachers. They took part in sports, joining clubs, and conducting class meetings. They entered into the true spirit of high school and discovered that just because they were new, being a Freshman wasn't all that bad. The Class of '84 awaits their future years at NACHS in which they will never again be known as “the little guys. Randy Caswell Dan Clark Denise Claunch Denise Connell Todd Corder Dawn Cummins Charles Doty Brent Dudeck Laura Feig Jane Fiorina Bruce Gabriel May Gabriel Tammy Gabriel Susan Gamble 28 True Spirit of NA CHS Beth Glaus Dale Hall Paul Hargrove Todd Harris JeffIdecker Greg Junge Melissa Kaegel Bill Kirkpatrick Doug Kosarek John Link Alter working hard in school today, Donna Schilling leaves looking very confused. Julie Lyons Tammy Magill Lisa Main Mike McKinney Sherri Mehrmann Michelle Moeser Michelle Morovitz Patty Ogilvie Carol Parker Maurice Parker 29 Class of ’84 Makes Susan Schilling Diane Schoepp Ken Skaggs Allen Skorcz Jim Stahl Sara Roley Colleen Ruhmann Debbie Sauerwein Donna Schilling Helen Stephens 30 A New Beginning Barb Thompson Jeff Thornton Roger Trog Lori Wade Nancy Waeltz John Wagner FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Petrowich. advisor: Julie Lyons. President; Beth Glaus, Vice-president; Michelle Moeser. Secretary: Dale Hall. Treasurer. Not present: Mr. Berowski, advisor. Mike Walton Murray Wayland Scott Weaver Carol Weber Tina Wilderman Julie Woolford 31 Academics THE BRIDGE BUILDER An old man, going a lone highway. Came at the evening, cold and gray. To a chasm, vast and deep and wide. Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim-That sullen stream had no fears for him; But he turned, when he reached the other side. And built a bridge to span the tide. “Old man.” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting strength in building here. Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again must pass this way. You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide Why build you the bridge at the eventide? The builder lifted his old gray head. “Good friend, in the path I have come.” he said, “There followeth after me today A youth whose feet must pass this way. This chasm that has been naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He. too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him.” Administration Kept Mr. Dale J. Carr, Assistant Superintendent, has Peggy Idecker works diligently to insure the smooth running at NACHS. been at NACHS for 11 years, the last four as Assistant Superintendent and the seven before that as the Jr. High math teacher. Mrs. Peggy Idecker. High School Secretary. 34 Mr. Carr relaxes after a long school day has passed. Things Running Smoothly Mr. John Ingalls. Superintendent, has been at NACHS for two years. He earned his Masters Degree in Literature at Illinois College at Jacksonville, and another Masters in Education Administration at Sangamon State U. in Springfield. His Superintendent’s Endorsement was received at Illinois State U in Normal. SCH(X)l. BOARD: Kenny Kraus. Norman Koenigstcin. l,avem Kinzingcr, Sylvester Mehrmann. Jack Boyett. Clifton Smith. Harold Haubrich. Jr 35 NACHS Teachers Took the Time to Bridge Mr. Al Barnes has been the NACHS chemistry teacher, as well as the junior high science teacher, for ten years. He earned his Master of Science degree at SIU-Edwardsville. Teaching is fulfilling to Mr. Barnes because he enjoys seeing students understand new concepts for the first time. The most gratifying remark a student ever said to him was “Thanks Mr. Barnes for all the chemistry you taught me.” Mr. Steve Mueller, senior class sponsor, has been teaching Earth Science. Biology I. and Biology II at NACHS for two years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree both from SlU-Carbondalc. The quality he admires most in a human being is the ability to maintain an open mind. Mr. Thomas Germann has been a mathematics teacher at NACHS for thirteen years. He teaches Algebra I and II. Geometry. Pun Math, Practical Math, and Individualized Math. Mr. Germann earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Illinois State University and his Master of Science degree at SIU-Edwardsville. He enjoys the teaching profession because he likes to help young people grow in wisdom and to have students appreciate all the time and effort one gives. Mr. Marion Hollander. Physics and Algebra I teacher, has been at NACHS for eleven years. He feels that a person who takes advantage of the educational opportunities offered him has an admirable quality that will lead to success in life. Computer Math. Business Math, and Technical Math were taught by Mr Warren Trotter, who has been at NACHS for eight years. Mr. Trotter, who received his Bachelor of Arts degree from SlU-C'arbondale. feels that a person who can make the best of unpleasant situations possesses the most admirable quality. Working with many different types of people in many different situations is w hat he enjoys most about teaching. Ms. Suzanne Boyle, who sponsors the junior class and directs the school play, instructed English I. Speech. Mythology. Literature of the Supernatural, and Reading during the past year. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and has earned twenty-eight hours toward a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University. “Thanks for helping me” is the most rewarding remark she has ever heard from a student. 36 the Gap Between Students and Learning ... Mr. Kenton Martin, English instructor and National Honor Society advisor, has taught at NACHS for twelve years. His Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree were both earned at SlU-Edwardsville. A love and reverence for all living things is the quality he admires most in a human being. Mr. Martin enjoys teaching because it gives him the chance to spread the truth. Mr. Paul Berowski. Student Council and freshman class sponsor, admires a human being’s ability to keep striving for success and to not give in to negativism. He received both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from SlU-Edwardsville. Mr. Berowski, who has been at NACHS for thirteen years, taught German I and II and various english classes during the past year. Mr. Fred Blumberg has taught at NACHS for nine years. Among his classes taught are Consumer Education and United States Geography. Mir. Blumberg, who earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Unifersity of Illinois, is also the sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, head basketball coach, and the assistant baseball coach. He enjoys teaching, every day is different, and he admires the people in the teaching profession. Mr. Phillip Powers, who has taught at NACHS for nine years, feels compassion, understanding, and honesty blended with a sense of humor are among the admirable qualities of a human being. He is the teacher of American Government and United States and World History. Mr. Powers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University and his Masters in Education from the University of Illinois. Mr. Richard Petrowich. FFA advisor and freshman class sponsor, feels that the FFA makes teaching enjoyable for him because he likes to watch students become leaders and promising young adults. He has taught at NACHS for twenty years, and he received his Master of Education from the University of Illinois. Mr. Petrowich taught Agriculture and Welding during the past year. Mr. Gary Pegg, second year teacher at NACHS, feels that the greatest strength today’s youth possesses is the energy to accomplish something worthwhile. He taught Metalworking, Woodworking. Drafting. Electricity, and Industrial Occupations. Mr. Pegg received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. 37 ... to Become Involved in Typing I. Sociology. Psychology, and Business Law are taught by Ms Reba Jones. Ms Jones, who has been a NACHS teacher for fourteen and the VESPA and Quill and Scroll sponsor for six years, received her Bachelor of Science degree from SEMO University and her Master of Science from SlU-Edwardsvillc. Being in contact with youth, sharing their thoughts and concerns, is what Ms. Jones enjoys most about leaching, and the quality she admires most in a human being is kindness. Mrs. Delores Harriss. sponsor of the SPOTLIGHT stafT. received her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University. During her second year at NACHS she taught Shorthand I and II. Accounting. Typing II. and Office Practice. She enjoys teaching students the skills necessary to enter the business field after graduation or to build on those skills at college. Miss Gretchen Van Hove, who has taught at NACHS for fifteen years, is the high school chorus director and elementary music teacher. She also participated as the director of the school play this year. Miss Van Hove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music education from the University of Dubuque. Iowa and a Master of Arts degree in theatre from SlU-Edwardsvillc. The two qualities in a human being that stand out in her mind are honesty and a good sense of humor. Working with young people is what Mr. Donald D. Sexton, teacher of instrumental music, enjoys most about teaching. During the year he sponsored Band. Stage Band. Lab Band, and the junior class. Mr. Sexton feels that the greatest strength today’s youth possesses is the unlimited vocational opportunities available to them. Extracurricular Activities and • • • Mrs. Barbara Gogol, first year teacher, teaches all of NACHS home economics classes and sponsors the Homemakers of Tomorrow. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from SIU-Carbondale. Mrs. Gegel feels that the greatest strength today's youth possesses is their optimistic attitude. Being with people is what she enjoys most about teaching and sincerity is the quality Mrs. Gegel admires. Mrs. Judy Neel became NACHS art teacher as of the 1980-81 school year. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in art education from Lindenwood College, St. Charles. Missouri. Mrs. Neel feels that the greatest strength today’s youth possesses is their sense of humor. Kindness and consideration arc the qualities she admires most in human beings. Miss Glenda Jent softball and volleyball coach, has been the physical education teacher for ten years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education which she received from SlU-Carbondale. Honesty is the quality she admires most in a human being. Senior class sponsor. Mr. Norbcrt Kassing admires sincerity and truthfulness the most in human beings. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from SIU-Edwardsville and has taught high school physical education for two years. Mr. Kassing enjoys the leaching profession because he likes helping students structure their lives in some manner. Mrs. Thelma Renshaw has been the school librarian for twelve years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from SlU-Carbondale and a Master of Science degree from SIU-Edwards-ville. The thing Mrs. Renshaw enjoys most about teaching is the association with eager minds. Mrs. Elizabeth Briesacher has been the learning disability teacher for the past two years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from SIU-Edwardsville. The most gratifying remark a student ever said to Mrs. Briesacher was “I understand it now. She feels the greatest strength today’s youth possesses is their positive attitude toward the future. 39 ... to Understand and Assist In Consumer Education Mr Blumberg finds the Stock Market amusing. Mr. Robert Matzenbacher. head baseball coach, has been the Driver Education teacher at NACHS for five years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The thing he enjoys most about teaching is that it offers him the opportunity to coach, which is something he probably would not have in some other line of work. Mrs. Harris finds that typing can be very relaxing after a strenuous day of teaching. Mr. Frances Axley. the Guidance Counselor and Career Education teacher, has been at NACHS for thirteen years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree from SlU-Carbondale. She also attended SlU-Edwardsville and SlU-Carbondale to be granted the State Certificate in Guidance and Counseling. The most gratifying remark a student ever said to her was “Thank you for taking the time to listen.” Mrs. Lori Rubemeyer has been the school nurse and Health Education instructor for six years. She attended Lutheran Medical Center to become a registered nurse. She also earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Psychology at McKcndree College and a Masters degree in Counselor Education at SlU-Edwardsville. Health Career Ed. Taught Self-awareness Doug Laumbattus looks unsure whether he wants to practice t'PR on a doll or not. Tami Freudenberg and Marc Hoffman listen intently to a lecture before taking down their notes. Health Education was designed to help students acquire the health knowledge necessary to understand the workings of their own bodies. Instruction was not restricted to lecture alone, however, as CPR demonstrations were given and students were allowed to view the inside of an ambulance. Career Education was taught in combination with Health Education two days a week. The course was formed to help students improve their own powers of self-expression and to give them information about the work world and its opportunities. Nurse Lori Rubemeyer gives some important information about the human respiratory system to her health students. 41 NACHS Entered Computer Ivan Kreher proofreads the program he has just typed into the computer. Junior-Senior Math Team: (front row) Laura Parker. Dan Stoops. Jodi Bayer, (second row) Amy Litteken. Karen Jansen. Chris Boyett. Clare Wesolik. Jeff Parker, (not pictured) Carrie Magiil. NACHS has a variety of math courses available to its students. They are instructed by Mr. Hollander. Mr. Germann. and Mr. Trotter. Practical math is designed to illustrate the basic techniques of math. Business math is an introduction to the application of math in the business world. Technical math deals with mathematics found in industrial related fields. Most college-bound students choose Algebra I as their basis towards growth. Plane Geometry steers toward the usage of lines, angles, and geometrical figures. Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I but with more complex studies. Individualized math is for self-study students who want more credit. 42 Age with Apple II JETS Team: (front row) Russell Kinzinger. Dan Stoops. Laura Boyetl. Amy Littekcn. and Clare Wesolik. (not pictured) Marvin Parker. Julie Hentzel, Jodi Bayer, (back row) Karen Jansen, Chris Korves. Mark Hanft. and Carrie Magill. Freshman-Sophomore Math Team: (front row1) Dawn Albert. Lisa Main. Jane Fiorina. Greg Junge. Donna Schilling, (back row) Dan Rickert. Kevin Koenigstcin, Larry Mueller. Rodney Kinzinger. Jeff Thorton, and Carol Parker. The Math Teams attended three tests this year. They had seventy multiple-choice questions consisting of Biology, Chemistry. Math, Physics, English, and Graphic Arts. New Athens, as a whole, rated second at Red Bud. The individual winners were Amy Litteken. Greg Junge. and Carrie Magill. At Carbondale we placed second out of 14 participating in our category. The Freshman. Sophomore, and Seniors won seconds. Out of all the students attending the JETS test at Belleville Area College, Karen Jansen brought home a second award in Physics. The smiles on thus group of students’ faces proves that Algebra II can be fun. 43 English Students Broaden Knowledge English 1 students listen as Ms. Boyle gives a lecture on grammar. Mr. Martin tries to find the best words to describe the story. There was a wide variety of English courses that could be chosen this year at NACHS. Students learned how to express their own thoughts in oral and written forms. They also, learned to understand the spoken and written thoughts of others. Students took the required English 1 and II. or College Prep. Grammar and American Humor. The English courses ranged from more advanced to courses that were a review for the student. Students could prepare for college or get into the world of the supernatural. The English department tried to fulfill everyone’s needs and desires in the world of language arts. NACHS students were only offered one foreign language this year. In German I and II, the students learned vocabulary, grammar. translation, and reading. Also, to increase their knowledge of the culture. German III was offered. 44 of the Many Language Courses German students get tanned while studying German. Ms. Boyle gets ready to aim a dusty eraser at a mischievous student. Mr. Berowski puls on his shades for his extra-bright class. 45 Home-Economics Taught Beneficial Skills Mrs. Gegel looks pained as she has difficulty finding the opening to Karen Kearns' pants. Theresa Nadler successfully pins her pattern to her material without attaching it to herself. Debbie Greten grins a, she finally eo pleted her six month old projctl ' The Home-Ec classes consist of Orientation to Home-Ec, advanced courses such as Foods 1 II, Clothing, and Housing and Home Furnishings, which are only offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Orientation to Home-Ec students learned the basics of cooking and sewing. Foods I II further developed their cooking skills while Clothing taught them to sew more complex garments. In Housing and Home Furnishings students learned to design and decorate houses. 46 Joyce Birkner eagerly starts her new Clothing design. Students Developed Artistic Talents Mrs. Judy Neel, first-year teacher at NAC'HS. taught Art I. II. and III. The art students created many projects such as paper mache models, prospective drawings, copper pictures, paintings, collages, and products from the potter’s wheel. Classroom work included learning how to use the colors on the color wheel. The class displayed many projects on the bulletin board outside the art room for all to en-joy. Mis. Neel watches as Jay Ozicr and Tammy Gabriel admire Steve Lehr's art abilities. Kenny Skaggs tests his problem-solving abilities by trying to put a puzzle together. Connie Queen and Michelle Morovitz make a very appetizing paper mache banana split. 47 Science Students Were Taught About Lori Meyer and Mardy Kccs display iheir skinned cal. (left) Mr. Mueller contemplates on when to seems amazed at the color of flame they pro-give the next test, (above) The chemistry class duced. The science department consists of four courses. Earth Science deals with the physical features of the earth, topics include astronomy, oceanography, and geology. Biology I studies the plant and animal kingdom. Dissection of animals and examination of plant structures are covered. Biology II introduces biological chemistry and cellular biology; zoology is also included. Chemistry is a laboratory course in the study of matter—it’s composition and changes. the World and It's Contents (above) Jeff Thornton and Curt Kimbrell concentrate on their tests, (below) Mr. Barnes and Chris Boyett watch as soap bubbles are forced from a pipe by a chemical mixture. Sara Roley tries to hide after giving the wrong answer. The earth science class laughs at Mr. Mueller’s “earthy humor.” 49 Another Bridge Was Crossed In (left) Brian Korvcs dreams about being a U.S. History teacher just like Mr. Powers, (above) Chris Amann and Robyn Burns laugh at one of Mr. Powers' many funny jokes (below) Steve Middendorf and Kevin Pour show their excitement at learning how to be a consumer. A ,j IS J A . c -j ' • Mr. Blumberg has the duty of teaching Consumer Education at NACHS. This course gives students the basics of the economic world and shows them how to manage their money. It covers such topics as the stock market, income tax forms, and the different insurance coverages. Mr. Powers teaches the subjects of American Government, U.S. History, and World History. In these classes students learn about the past so as to improve the future. History, Con Ed, and Business Classes Accounting's emphasis is on systematizing information about transactions and activities into accounts and records. Typing I and Shorthand 1 are for the beginners. with Typing 11 and Shorthand II being for the advanced clerks. Business Law acquaints students with the legal principles in business. Office Procedures emphasizes instruction for the office world, showing how to properly work on the job. Ms. Reba Jones and Mrs. Delores Harriss are the instructors. Typing I students diligently work to master the skills of typing w works care.- vkc)Mr. Hams .holograph i) Jane total andcrmg Skills Were Learned Through Shop And Ag The industrial arts department, headed by Mr. Pegg, introduced students to woodworking, metal working, and electricity. Industrial arts was the foundation needed for the more advanced classes, which include Drafting. Electricity. Metal Working, and Welding.’ The agriculture classes were taught by Mr. Petrowich. They included Basic Ag, Plant Science. Animal Science, Farm Business Management. Production Agriculture. Welding. Ag Power Machinery. Landscaping, and Ag Resources. (above) Mr. Pegg is full of enthusiasm when he thinks of his next class, (top right) Murray Wayland carefully works at putting some design into his model airplane, (middle right) Shirley Trog is pleased with herself because she has finally found the dust pan she lost four weeks ago. (lower right) Jennifer Lischer and Donna Schneider make one last check to see if all systems are go before they put their planes in flight. 52 Students Stayed Healthy Through P.E. At NACHS there is a coedu-cational physical education program. There are such activities as football, badminton, field hockey, volleyball, body building. and recreational games. P.E. still proves to be one of the most enjoyed classes because students can get away from the classroom. This class is taught by Ms. Glenda Jent and Mr. Norbert Kassing. (above, left) A group of students hustle their best in a game of field hockey, (below, left) Marcia Range smiles after knocking over the pylon, (below) Mr. Kassing's side aches after a grueling run in soccer. S3 Students Trained For Future Careers Beck Area Vocational Center has enchanted many students at NACHS. It has helped them accomplish their goals in the business world. Beck offers courses like commercial art, graphical art, machine accounting, data processing, office management. Horticulture and many more. A student who was asked about Beck replied, 4i like Beck because in Horticulture you work more in the greenhouse instead of the classroom.” MORNING BECK: (first row) Mary Beth Haubrich, Glenn Glaus. Rita Birkner, Benny Cockrell, (second row) Mary Rose Birkner. Janice Parker. Sherry Thornton. Dehlia Hoercher. (third row) Mark Hanft. David Hesse. Ed Roddy, Debbie Greten. Teresa Gale, (fourth row) Penny Cockrell. Shannon Mitchell. Tammy Torrens, and David Greten. AFTERNOON BECK: (first row) Valerie Napier. Cindy Baudino. Ron Lewis. JelT Faucett. (second row) Ann Sheets. Marvin Korves, Sherry Kunklcmann. Ivan Kreher. Alvin Skorz. Donnie Hall. Randy Lischer. Charlie Kreher, Mike Jungc. Don Kaiser, (third row) Steve Ritter. Bobbie Martindale, Todd Fritsche. Tim Young, Tim Rcichling. Alan Schilling. Todd Spier. 54 Chorus Class Sings Through Another Year Does the look on Miss Van Hove’s face, tell you anything about her Chorus class? CHORUS CLASS: (front row) Carol Weber. Melissa Kaegcl. Susan Lawrence. Mary Dudeck. Jeff Faucett. Tina Wilderman. (back row) Michelle Morovitz. Brenda Shipp. Sherry Kunklemann, Glory Wilson. Barb Winklemann. Susan Schilling, and Miss Van Hove: director. Tim Petrowich gets caught between one of Sam Sexton’s and Sherry Kunklemann’s jokes. The Chorus class is a very active group. They participated in many things during the year. For instance, they sang in the Fall Concert. Spring Concert, Christmas Concert, Festival, and also in Band Contest, which was held on April 11. That is where people in the chorus learn and memorize certain songs to be sung in front of a judge. One major activity was the solo and ensemble contest. Mainly every person in band chorus participated in it. You may be in an ensemble with about 3-8 people, or you may take a solo. The Chorus practiced every day for an hour. During the hour, they drill on sight-reading, scales, and songs that need to be practiced. Chorus can be a fun class and educational as well! 55 Library Guidance Aided Student Problems The Guidance Office provides information on various careers, helps students with their personal problems, and aides in college entrance. Mrs. Axley, the guidance counselor, counsels students in scheduling their classes for their years at NACHS. The Library offers reading materials. reference materials for doing term and research papers, and many other “words of wisdom” to NACHS students and faculty. (loll) Donna Schilling lakes a break from guidance office help, (above) Mrs. Axley helps Dawn Dougherty with scheduling. 56 Adults Contributed Much To School Life Lunch Stand Helpers: Mrs. Margaret Barlow. Mrs. Barbara Schatte. Bus Drivers and Custodians: Mr. Dennis Schatte. Mrs. Dixie Bruehl. Mr. Floyd Reuss. Mr. Wyman Huber. Mr. Ray Reuss, Mrs. Marie Wilderman. Mr. John Dunn. (above) Cooks: (first row) Mrs. Kathryn Hall. Mrs. Mathilda Kraus. Mrs. Vcrla Mae Hoffman, (second row) Mrs. Muriel Pet- rowich. Mrs. Ethel Buettner. (right) Mrs. Kraus tries not to think about her dish pan hands! The cooks, custodians, and bus drivers at NACHS were always doing something for the faculty and students. The cooks kept busy with preparing hot meals, while the lunch stand offered quick lunches for students on the go. The custodians helped clean up after the cafeteria as well as the rest of the school. The bus drivers saw that the students were dropped off safely to and from school. Clubs and Sports The construction of the first covered bridge was meant to afford a means of protection against harsh weather conditions, not only for travelers but for the framework of the bridge itself, but beyond these purely practical considerations this configuration in time showed itself to be a beautiful, distinctive link to the past. The bridge of education also needs a mark of distinction so that those who traverse it will never forget it, and for us that “cover” to our “covered bridge” has been extracurricular activities. Like the cover over those old bridges, extracurricular activities lend interest and durability to all our high school memories. The F.F.A. Was Active in The New Athens F.F.A. Chapter had many high honors awarded to its members. Two chapter members held sectional offices: Tim Petrowich, who was the Section 22 Reporter, and Laura Parker, who was the Section 22 Sweetheart. The F.F.A. was also able to achieve high goals with some of its teams. The Soil Judging Team won first place in the Section 22 for its second year in a row. The Parliamentary Procedure Team also did very well again this year with a first in both the Section 22 and in the District V contests. In addition to their other activities, the F.F.A. sponsored a C.P.R. certification course for any of its members who were interested. They also sponsored this course for one of the local granges. F.F.A. OFFICERS: (from row) Rita Deutschman. Chapter Twin Sister; Judy Krehcr. Chapter Twin Sister; Laura Parker. Chapter Sweetheart: Ivan Krehcr. Seminal (back row) Russell Kinzinger. President; Dan Hammcl. Vice-president; Rick Miller. Treasurer: Don Harwerth. Secretary: Tim Petrowich. Reporter: Mr. Petrowich. Advisor, (left) Dan Rickert thinks about his ag project that is due tomorrow, (above) Mrs. Rubemcyer helps Jeff Parker practice his C.P.R. Building Tomorrows Today F.F.A. MEMBERS: (front row) Karen Daubach. Maurice Parker. Kevin Kocnigstein. Jamie Karban. Louis Birkncr. Jeff Idecker. Doug Laumbattus. Jeff Petrowich, Stanley Ruhmann. (back row) John Woolford. Debbie Greten. Donna Schneider. Carl Kreher, Murray Wayland. Dan Rickert. Jeff Parker. David Mueller. Charlie Kreher. Marvin Korves. Rodney Kinzinger. Jim Wade. Larry Mueller. Brent Sanders. David Greten. Todd Corder. Jim Adamson. Brian Korves. Todd Bums, (not pictured) Mary Haubrich, Teresa Gale. 61 Homemakers of Tomorrow Sell ino, I oann Fauccti. Mary Birkncr. Brenda Shipp. Mary Haubrich. Penny Cockrell, Janice Parker. Mrs. Gegel. Sponsor, (not pictured) Cindv Baudino. Junior and Senior H OT. members: (Front row) Kim Stehl. Anita May. Rita Birkncr. Shari White. Julie Hentzel. Laura Parker. (Back row) Amy Litteken. Shannon Mitchell. Tammy Torrens. Kim Baud- Cindy Baudino makes a poster to advertise the annual H.O.T. dance. Shari White checks to make sure the dance program meets the approval of Leann Faucet! and Kim Baudino. Vice President of points. Tammy Torrens, checks off the names of those members who were present at the meeting. Spice Kits and Stanley Shannon Mitchell casts her vote for a new H O T. officer as Becky Gamble and Mary Schilling wait patiently to vote for the candidate of their choice. The month of September marked the beginning of 1980-81 for the Homemakers of Tomorrow. During this month new members were required to suffer the embarrassment of initiation by coming to school wearing aprons, curlers, and signs bearing such names as Betty Crocker and Suzi Homemaker. Early in the year the H.O.T. also sold Stanley and spice kits to help finance the annual dance which was held on March 27 and the annual banquet which was held on May 7 for the purpose of installing new officers and honoring outstanding members. The 1980-81 officers were: Mary Haubrich. President; Kim Baudino, Vice-president; Valerie Napier. Secretary; Amy Litteken. Treasurer; Cindy Baudino. Public Relations; Tammy Torrens. Vice-president of Points. The freshman and sophomore representatives were Lisa Main and Dawn Albert. Freshman and Sophomore H O T. members: (Front row) Julie Patty Hentzel. Becky Gamble. Mary Schilling. Dawn Albert. Sheryl Woolford. Debbie Saucrwcin. Denise Claunch. Donna Schilling. Stroh. Tami Freudcnberg. Gail Birkner. Patty Weber. Denise Connell. Lisa Main. (Back row) Sue Gamble, Lori Lehr. 63 Statisticians Kept Sports Figures JR VARSITY STATS: Diane Schocpp. Becky Gamble. Connie Queen. Rita Dcutschman. W4toMPtor £.,Aij ' 9n.y (left) VARSITY STATS: Laura Parker. Julie HenUel. Marc Haubrich. Amy Lit-teken. (below) VOLLEYBALL STATS: Dawn Cummins. Laurie Feig. Patty Hen-tzel. Basketball Stats have the responsibility of keeping the three charts: the rebound chart, which records offensive and defensive rebounds; the shot chart, which records field goals made and those attempted; and the plus-minus chart, which records assists, recoveries, steals, charges, fumbles, bad passes, and violations. Volleyball Stats have the responsibility of running the clock, keeping records, and acting as manager. 64 Jackettes and Majorettes Led the Band MAJORETTES: (first row) Patty Hentzel. (second Jackettes perform to Gel li On at the Homecoming Game row) Sue Schilling, Diane Schoepp. (third row) Lori Meyer, head majorette. The Jackettes and Majorettes are chosen by nomination from the band. They led the band in the Memorial, Shriners. and Homecoming parades. The Jackettes also performed a routine at the Homecoming Game. (right) JACKETTES: (first row) Amy Schreiber. Mary Haubrich. captain. Amy Littckcn. Kim Stehl. I.aura Parker. Judy Krcher. (second row) Michelle Moeser, Tami Freudenburg. Leann Faucett. 65 Homecoming Game And Rally Under the expert direction of Mr. Don Sexton, the NACHS band spent many hours preparing for various activities throughout the year. Marching in the Halloween Parade started the year off for the band. The next projects were the Fall and Christmas Concert. Later on they participated in the I.H.S.A. Solo and Ensemble and the I.H.S.A. Band Contest. Once again the band came back with many first ratings. Throughout the years the NACHS band has provided the community with superior music. SAXOPHONES AND LOW WOODWINDS: (first row) Lori Meyer. Dawn Cummins. Jodi Bayer, (second row) Clare Wesolik. Mary Dudeck. Patty Hentzel. Tim Hager, (not pictured) Larry Mueller. TRUMPETS: (first row) Brent Dudeck. Eric Breithaupt. John Link. Randy Caswell, (second row) Gerry Pitchford. Jim W'adc. Mark Bucttner. Scott Kraus, Rodney Kinzinger, Ed Gardiner. Jeff Pctrowich. 66 Don Sexton. Band Director. Were Accompanied By NACHS Band FRENCH HORNS AND TROMBONES: (first row) Dale Hall. Diane Schocpp, Carrie Magill. Russell Kinzingcr. (second row) Jay Meredith. Rick Caswell. Doug Kosarek. Jeff Parker. Don Sexton. Director. BARITONES AND TUBAS: (first row) Scott Weaver. Randy Lischer. Mike Junge. (second row ) Tim Petrowich. John Wagner. Doug Laumhattus. LAB BAND: (first row) Sherry Kunkelmann. Rita Deutschman. Julie Lyons. Brenda Shipp. Marcia Range, Jill Newman, (second row) Tim Hager. Tina Wilderman. Patty Hentzel. Mary Dudeck, Dawn Cummins. Jodi Bayer, Lori Meyer. Suzic Petri, (third row) Ronnie Lewis. Russell Kinzinger. Rick Caswell. Jeff Parker. Dale Hall, Diane Schoepp, Carrie Magill. (fourth row) Ed Gardiner. Scott Kraus. Jim Wade. Mark Buettner. Tim Petrowich. Renee Kar-ber. Steve Ritter. Don Sexton. Director (not pictured) Larry Mueller. 67 (left) CLARINETS: (first row) Sherri Mehrmann. Jane Fiorina. Nancy Waeltz, Dawn Albert. Jill Newman. (second row) Su ic Petri. Marcia Range. Michelle Morovitz. Carol Parker. Brenda Shipp. Jane Burk. Sue Schilling. (right) FLUTE AND OBOE: (first row) Connie Queen. Renee Karbcr. Steve Ritter. Rita Deutsch-man. Sherry Kunkelmann. (second row) Tammy Magill. Julie Lyons. Patty Weber. Lisa Ritter. Mardy Kees. DANCE BAND: (first row) Tim Hager. Tina Wildcrman. Patty Hentzel. Mary Dudeck. Jill Newman, (second row) Ronnie Lewis. Russell Kinzinger, Rick Caswell, Jeff Parker. Dale Hall, (third row) Ed Gardiner. Don Sexton. Director. Scott Kraus. Jim Wade. Gerry Pitchford. Mark Buettner. Tim Petrowich. (not pictured) Larry Mueller. 68 (left) Look at all the cabooses on this train! PERCUSSION: Steve Lehr. Jennifer Lischer. Jeff Idecker. Scott Spier. Ronnie Lewis, Todd Fritsche. Brian Korves. (left) Jim Wade. Richie Pratt, and Gerry Pitch-ford laugh when Steve Lehr tries to prove that he has more hair on his chest than they do. 69 Students Offered Their Services to NACHS OFFICE AND GUIDANCE HELP: (first row) Mary Schilling. Becky Gamble. Donna Schilling. Janice Parker. Mary Birkncr, Debbie Grcten. Tamra Pryor, (second row) Jennifer Lischer. Lori Lehr. Chris McBride. Julie Hentzel. Shannon Mitchell, (third row) Randy Miller. Scott Kraus. Patty Weber. Jeff Idecker. Debbie Sauerwein. Dawn Cummins. Gail Birnker, (fourth row) Kim Baudino. Shari White. Kim Stehl. Tammy Torrens. Shirley Trog, Dawn Dougherty. Mark Behrens. Many students give up their study hall so that they can help out a teacher or in an office. They choose between library help, high school or grade school office help, guidance office help, nurse’s aide, teacher’s aide, coach's help, or band aide. As aides, their jobs consist of running errands, collecting absentees. grading papers and making bulletin boards for teachers, filing records, sorting magazines, and returning books to their shelves. (above) TEACHER S. COACH’S. AND BAND AIDES: (first row) Tina Heggemeier, Shirley Trog. Karen Daubach. Dawn Dougherty. Davida Henson, Lisa Houston. Mike Walton, (second row) Sheryl Stroh. Laura Parker. Amy Schreiber. Judy Kreher. Margaret Henson. Barb Winkelmann. Glory Wilson, Susan Lawrence. Julie Lyons. Amila May. Dale Hall, (third row) Susan Gamble. Doug Rowold. Don Harwerth. Jill Newman. Richie Pratt. Ed Gardiner, (right) LIBRARY AND NURSE’S HELP: (first row) Ken Skaggs. Murray Wayland. Marsha Grant, Dchlia Hoe re her, (second row) Lura Ret-tinghouse. Renee Karber. Robyn Burns, Donna Schneider. Barb Thompson, (third row) Jim Sanders. Randy Miller. Brian Korves. 70 Win With Character, Not Characters FCA MEMBERS: (first row) Laura Parker. Julie Hentzel. Doug Ro-wold, Renee Karber. (second row) Michelle Morovitz. Amy Litteken. Judy Kreher. Jill Newman, (third row) Marc Maurer. John Wahlig Rita Dcutschman. Doug Kosarek. (fourth row) Chris Boyett. Mr Fred Blumberg, Mary Haubrich. Michelle Morovitz and Byron Birkner join in the festivities of the FCA Christmas party. Mr. Fred Blumberg. the FCA sponsor, thinks about a topic for the group's next discussion. “Win with character, not characters” was the basic motto of the New Athens’ Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The purpose of the FCA was to promote team- work and good sportsmanship as the foundation for successful athletics. During the year the FCA held group discussions about various topics of interest to its members such as dating, religion, and the effects of team unity. The group also held a Christmas party and gift exchange on December 13 at the Morovitz home and sponsored a canoe trip on July 8 to practice their theme of unity. 71 VESPA Staff Worked After school hours the door to the VESPA room was passed through many times. The workers learned ideas for a good yearbook by getting some special hints from other yearbooks in the past. Planning the yearbook took many hard, working hours after school. The staff had the duties of choosing the correct pictures, cropping it to the right size, creating captions and titles, and writing the copies. Meeting deadlines was never easy to do but the staff some how always managed to make it. We hope to do as well this year as they have in previous years. VESPA OFFICERS: (first row) Amy Littekcn. Mary Haubrich. co-editors. (second row) Marvin Korves. Clare Wesolik. co-assistant editors. (third row) Brenda Walker, head photographer: Ms. Reba Jones, advisor: Laurie Schreiber. secretary. Marvin Korves and Jane Fiorina try to find a picture they both can agree on. 72 to Meet Deadlines VESPA STAFF: (first row) Nancy Waeltz, Mark Schott, Jane Fiorina, (second row) Tammy Magill. Connie Queen, Michelle Moeser, Patty Weber. Diane Schoepp, Michelle Morovitz, Lori Lehr. Becky Gamble. Mary Schilling. Dawn Albert, Donna Schilling, Jill Newman. Laura Parker, and Lisa Main. Not pictured: Lura Rettinghouse, Mardy Kees. Jodi Bayers. (left) Tammy Magill tries a new magic trick: to make her flash disappear into her hand, (below) Dawn Albert finds cropping a joy. 73 Spotlight Reported NACHS Current Events SPOTLIGHT STAFF: (first row) Jodi Bayer, assistant editor: Sherry Ku-nkelmann. co-editor: Brenda Shipp, co-editor, (second row) Kim Stehl: Maty Schilling; Joyce Birkncr. (third row) Lori Lehr: Mrs. Harriss. advisor: Chris Boyctt. (left) Sherry Kunkelmann seems to be having difficulty with the stapler as she puls a Spotlight article together, (above) Brenda Shipp takes a five-minute break from tracing a stencil to give herself a professional manicure. The Spotlight staff worked hard to inform students of school news, clubs, upcoming dances, sports, and other students’ opinions which were reported by the “Roving Reporter.” The editors. Sherry Kunkelmann and Brenda Shipp, especially worked hard, often putting in hours of their own time to write and rewrite, type and retype, and to proofread articles. The Spotlight’s last issue, dedicated to the graduating ‘Class of 81' and Spotlight advisor Mrs. Delores Harriss, showed pictures of Seniors in the past, their ambitions for the future, and what they enjoyed most about high school. 74 Varsity Displayed Individual Talents Kim Baudino gets ready to hammer the ball for an ace serve. Marcia Range waits to bump the ball to the setter. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: (front row) Mary Beth Haubrich. Michelle Moeser. Sherri Mehrmann. Lori Lehr. Mardv Kces. Sue Gamble. Miss Glenda Jent, Coach, (second row) Shari White. Kim Stehl. Marcia Range, Anita May. Kim Baudino. Karen Kearns. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (8-14) Valmeycr 15-17 15-12 15-17 Nashville 16-14 10-15 6-15 Marissa 13-15 15-8 9-15 Waterloo 12-15 15-3 15-2 Dupo 15-6 15-11 Trico 13-15 15-5 13-15 Freeburg 4-15 11-15 Lebanon 15-7 1-15 11-15 Red Bud 8-15 5-15 Wesclin 12-15 2-15 Marissa 15-1 13-15 1-15 Waterloo 15-6 15-12 Valmeycr 15-7 13-15 16-14 Columbia 15-12 15-1 Dupo 15-8 12-15 15-9 Freeburg 5-15 2-15 Lebanon 10-15 15-6 9-15 Red Bud 13-15 4-15 Wesclin 11-15 5-15 Trico 15-2 15-10 Columbia 10-15 15-9 15-8 DISTRICTS Central 15-10 8-15 5-15 75 Volleyball Raised Money for New Uniforms JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: (front row) Mary Dudeck. (second row) Carol Parker. Becky Gamble. Sue Gamble, (third row) Sherri Meh-rmann. Chris McBride. Michelle Moeser. Mardy Kees. (above) Before the game Michelle Moeser warms up by bumping to herself, (below) Coming into the game for Mary Dudeck. Becky Gamble waits for the referees’ signal to substitute. JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (7-14) Valmeyer 15-13 15-10 Nashville 13-15 14-16 Marissa 15-6 15-3 Waterloo 7-15 15-11 10-15 Dupo 15-12 1-15 17-19 Trico 16-14 7-15 9-15 Frecburg 13-15 15-13 10-15 Lebanon 6-15 15-2 15-13 Red Bud 3-15 11-15 Wesclin 2-15 14-16 Marissa 15-8 15-6 Valmeyer 10-15 9-15 Columbia 4-15 15-12 15-9 Dupo 8-15 9-15 Frecburg 5-15 5-15 Lebanon 16-14 15-12 Red Bud 15-9 0-15 9-15 Waterloo 15-4 6-15 15-12 Wcsclin 8-15 16-14 10-15 Columbia 9-15 16-14 16-18 Trico 15-8 10-15 13-15 76 (above) Shari White practices her serving form, (right) Doing a warm up drill. Becky Gamble tries bumping the ball to herself for one minute. Besides playing volleyball the team was busy helping to raise money for new uniforms. With activities sponsored by the volleyball team and outside donations, the team soon purchased uniforms and warm-ups for the varsity players. Kim Stehl led the team in setting, with 136 sets, and in points served with 124. Lori Lehr boasted a record of 81 blocks and a percentage of serving accuracy with a 96$. The varsity team will be losing only one senior. With more coop-eration and teamwork, the volleyball team will be looking forward to a more successful season. (above) Between games the J.V. team gets into a huddle for instructions. (left) Sherri Mehrmann sprawls to save the ball. NACHS Cheerleaders (lop) The Varsity squad shows spirit at the Homecoming game, (right) The cheerleaders demonstrate their mount during halftime The cheerleaders spent many hours perfecting new cheers and mounts under the sponsorship of Kathy Heberer. They worked on various money-making projects which included selling school jackets and selling carnations on Valentines Day. Both squads attended a one-day clinic in Missouri. The Varsity squad consisted of Jill Newman, Judy Kreher, Renee Karber, Carrie Magill, Dawn Albert, Robyn Bums. Patty Weber, and Patty Hentzel. The J.V. squad was Tammy Magill, Michelle Morov-itz, Julie Lyons, and Michelle Moeser. The highlight of the season for the Varsity squad was winning a first runner-up place at the Co-lumbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament. 78 Place At Tournament (above) Tammy Magill. Michelle Morovitz. and Julie Lyons watch as Michelle Moeser jumps enthusiastically, (above right) Patty Weber warms up by doing a back-hand-spring. (right) Kathy Heberer. cheerleading sponsor, and J.V. cheerleaders shout from the sideline, (below left) Mascots. Sara Kraus and Mike Keonigstcin. patiently wait for the Jackets to score, (below right) During the game. Patty Hent .el. Carrie Magill. and Patty Weber help keep the school spirit going. 79 Varsity Players Kept the Rewards of VARSITY: (first row) Chris Boyett. Kevin Pour. Larry Mueller. Ed Gardiner. Doug Rowold. Don Moeser. (second row) Greg Rowold, Gerry Pitchford. John Wahlig. Marc Maurer. Jay Ozier. Chris Amann. Mark Buettner. Jeff Winter. Mr. Fred Blumberg, head basketball coach. Don Moeser tips off a jump ball as team members prepare to re ccive it. VARSITY BASKETBALL N.A. 68.58 •Lebanon Opp. 53,50 53 Okawvillc 66 54.58 Dupo 59.67 60.38 •Wesclin 81.40 74.49 •Freeburg 91,77 40.61 •Waterloo 48,86 51 Marissa 61 50.50 •Red Bud 74.65 61.44 •Columbia 71,65 80 Trico 65 54 Steeleville 59 62 Christmas Tournament Venice 55 52 Gibault 61 45 Steeleville 64 48 Chester Invitational Anna-Jonesboro 69 54 Trico 51 63 Woodlawn 67 30 Regional Tournament Red Bud 62 80 Denotes conference game Victory In Mind and Put Up a Good Fight (above) Players struggle to receive the rebound, (below left) Coach Blumbcrg gets in on the action, (below right) Kevin Pour doesn’t let anyone get in his way as he prepares to make a jump shot. Finishing the 1980-81 season, the New Athens Yellow Jackets compiled a 2-12 record in the Ca-hokia Conference games and an overall record of 5-20. After starting the season in a fine fashion by trouncing Lebanon 68-53, the Jackets .suffered five straight defeats. The most disappointing of these was to Waterloo, the Cahokia Conference Champs, 48-40. In the Christmas tournament. New Athens bent Venice 62-55, but lost the next two games to Gibault and Steeleville. In the Chester Tournament, New Athens lost to Anna-Jonesboro but came back to win against Trico 54-51. The consolation game against Woodlawn was a nailbiter which the Jackets lost. Red Bud upset the Jackets in Regional 62-30. The Junior Varsity Team’s high point was their victory over Red Bud twice, 70-66 and 57-54. Although the J.V. lost 13 games, they gained a lot of experience during the past year. Next year both J.V. and Varsity will have much experience and talent. The 1980-81 Freshmen basketball team had an impressive 12-4 victory. In the Marissa Tournament, the Freshmen placed second losing to Red Bud 71-59. Later in the season, the Freshmen struck back by clobbering Red Bud 58-45. 81 J. V. and Freshmen Improved With Experience JUNIOR VARSITY (5-13) N.A. Opp. 52.62 Lebanon 55.64 59 Okawvillc 82 58.83 Dupo 45.63 50.60 Wesclin 67,73 43.35 Freeburg 75.77 50.52 Waterloo 55.65 46 Marissa 60 70.57 Red Bud 66.54 51.45 Columbia 71.70 46 Trico 45 50 Stcelcvillc 60 (above) JUNIOR VARSITY: (first row) Greg Rowold. Brent Dudeck. Dale Hall. Jay Ozier. Gerry Pitchford. Jeff Winter. Marc Hoffman, (second row) John Wool-ford. John Wahlig, Mark Buettner. Scott Weaver. Chris Amann. Richie Pratt. Marc Maurer. Doug Kosarek. (below) FRESHMEN: (first row) Dale Hall. Byron Bi-rkner. assistant coach. Brent Dudeck. Jeff Thornton, (second row) Eric Breithaupt. Doug Kosarek, Scott Weaver. John Wagner. Bill Kirkpatrick. FRESHMEN (12-5) N.A. Opp 49 Marissa 42 67 Dupo 48 33 Okawville 34 45 Central 37 46 Columbia 45 58 Red Bud 45 61 Freeburg 46 64 Marissa 43 53 Lebanon 48 46 Wesclin 55 55 Waterloo 44 44 Columbia 49 62 Stccleville 44 Marissa Freshmen Tournament 68 Second Place Lebanon 39 44 Okawville 29 59 Red Bud 71 Frcshmcn-Sophomorc Tournament 47 Wesclin 58 82 Jr. Varsity Ended Year with 7-8 Record (above) JUNIOR VARSITY: (front row) Larry Mueller. Jeff Winter. Greg Rowold, Brent Dudcck. John Wagner, (back row) Doug Kosarek, Steve Lehr. Tim Hager. Richie Pratt. Coach Fred Blumberg. (not pictured) Dale Hall, (below) Members of the team warm up their arms before the start of the game. N.A. JUNIOR VARSITY (7-8) Opp 7.8 Okawvillc 3.6 10 Marissa 11 3 O’Fallon 4 3 Red Bud 1 II Central 6 8 Dupo 5 3 Collinsville 14 II Lebanon 6 3 Althoff 21 6 Mater Dei 9 2 Columbia 8 5.7 Cahokia 7.6 5 Waterloo 6 The Junior Varsity team was under the supervision of Mr. Fred Blumberg during the 1981 season. The club, which consisted of four freshmen and six sophomores, had an overall record of seven wins and eight losses. Tim Hager led the team in hitting with a blistering .442 clip. 83 Baseball Yellow Jackets VARSITY (23-15) N.A. °PP 9.12 Waltonville 2.8 4 Ciibault 1 6 Okawville 7 19 Sparta 7 8.9 Mascoutah 7.12 II Coultcrvillc 0 1 O'Fallon 11 10 Stcclcville 6 6.3 Wcsclin 1.4 5 Edwardsville 8 3.2 Marissa 8.1 3.2 Central 2.4 11.11 Valmeyer 6.9 6 Du no 0 5 Collinsville 6 2 Frceburg 3 2 Waterloo 12 5 Granite City South 3 2 Columbia 1 4 Carlyle 8 10 Greenville 7 5 Althoff 6 9 Mater Dei 2 2.6 Cahokia 4.11 •Rcgionals 10 Trico 0 5 Sparta 2 7 Marissa 0 •Sectionals 3 Waterloo 1 1 Carlyle 9 (above) Before the game Jim Wade begins to loosen up his throwing arm. (below) The team takes time to go over everything to be sure it all is in order. The NACHS baseball team had an impressive 23-15 record on the season. They ended regular season play with a 19-14 record, with a 7-5 conference record. The Jackets scheduled 37 games, 10 were with larger schools. The team won their own Regional by beating Trico 10-0, Sparta 5-2. and Marissa 7-0. They then moved to the Sectionals where they beat Waterloo 3-1. In the Championship game. New' Athens faced Carlyle. Defence proved to be a prime factor in a one-way affair where Carlyle came out on top 9-1. 84 Reached Sectional Finals VARSITY TEAM: (back row) Coach Matzenbacher. John Wah- Doug Rowold. (front row) Marc Maurer. Dale Hall. Jim Wade, lig, Chris Boyctt, Steve Middendorf. Mark Bucttner. Kevin Pour. Ed Gardiner. Don Kaiser. Gerry Pitchford. ball, (right) Anita May. batgirl: Debbie Grctcn. batgirl; Jeff Thornton, scorekeeper; Mary Haubrich. batgirl: Julie Hentzel. statistician: Sara Rolcy. batgirl. 85 NA CHS Softball Had SOFTBALL TEAM: (front row) Marcia Range. Kim Stchl. Judy Sherri Mehrmann. Renee Karber. and Coach Glenda Jent. (not Kreher. Lisa Houston. Laura Parker, (back row) Lura Retting- pictured) Susan Gamble, house. Dawn Cummins. Julie Lyons. Lori Lehr. Michelle Moeser. The NACHS softball team had a fairly satisfying and enthusiastic year. With their win-loss record of twelve and nine, they seemed to have it all together. The 1981 awards were given for MVP Renee Karber, Highest Batting Average—Lori Lehr, Pitching-Renee Karber, Defense—Laura Parker, and the Hustle Award—Lisa Houston. With only three retiring seniors, the team looks forward to another fine season in 1982. 86 Kim Stchl tries for the bunt down the third base line. A Fine Season Sherri Mehrmann shows that softball is entertaining even sitting on the bench with a broken finger. SCOREBOARD (12-9) N.A. Opp. II Trico 16 9 Lebanon 4 25 Nashville 3 8 Wesclin 12 21 Valmever 16 14 Marissa 12 9 Central 8 4 Dupo 14 8 Freeburg 14 II Trico 10 14 Steeleville 1 10 Columbia 17 21 Lebanon 7 13 Valmever 10 0 Wesclin 10 8 Marissa 2 16 Waterloo 6 2 Central 9 II Red Bud 21 Regionals 12 Coultervillc 2 2 Trico 12 Lisa Houston slides to safety past the opposing team’s pitcher. Renee Karber shows everyone what it takes to earn the pitching award. 87 The Eads Bridge, which is shown on the left, was the individualistic creation of Captain James Eads. It was individualistic by the fact that it was the biggest bridge built at that time, it was the first steel bridge, and it was built at greater depths than ever before attempted. This bridge transformed St. Louis into an important rail center and gave James Eads an immortal rank among great engineers. The Student Life section captures students’ attempts to build their own individual bridges of personality, like James Eads built his own bridge. If students dare to be individual. they too will benefit society and place high in its ranks. Bridges Not the kind I think. We see along the road. The kind existing elsewhere: The book that is the bridge To another time and place. The friendship that spans The years and forms The bond that links Us together. The love that crosses The chasm of loneliness. And affords passage To understanding. But most evident— The bridge connecting What we were and are Now, To what we may become. Safety and childhood Lie behind us. Uncertainty ahead. Yet there is nothing Wrong With standing for a while In the middle Of that bridge— Watching the waters Hurry by. We will know when To leave. (lop left) To spend a quiet moment alone Todd Burns and Connie Queen stand among the trees of the enchanted” for' cst. (middle left) Sound effects manager Nancy Waeltz marks the parts of the play for which she will need to turn on the tape recorder, (bottom left) Patty Hcntzel and Robyn Burns help Dawn Albert pick out the pictures for the cheerleading pages. There is security in Standing, observing. But the need arises To choose. So we cross the bridge To that unknown Territory. We turn, look back. Hesitate. (All that is familiar Waits but a Few steps back.) Ahead lies mysteries. Probable hardship. The unknown. But we must move on. We must. Others wait behind us. The bridge cannot Sustain us all. We must loosen the Grip on these railings. This firm hold we Have on what we are now. In the hope that whatever We give up Will help us in Whatever we become. Sue Boyle 1981 Used with permission. (above) During the Honor Society induction Jill Newman and Clare Wesolik personify the qualities of leadership and service while Renee Karber waits to escort the new members. (left) Shari White refuses to let anyone use the bulletin board before she can hang up her notice, (below left) Kevin Pour shows the other half of his split personality which he calls Jim Wade, (below right) In order to make their choice for king and queen Lisa Main and Julie Woolford look over the candidates listed in the program. 91 Jane Burk watches closely as Marcia Range counts the proceeds from the Junior Dance. Jeff Parker leaves school in a daze as a result of a hot September day. Brenda and Glenda Young take their usual spots on the stairs while waiting for the 4th hour bell to ring. The stack of cartons on this group of boy’s lunch table proves that “milk really is a natural.” Theresa Nadler examines Beth Mohr’s clothing project to make sure she ironed out all the wrinkles. Jennifer Lischer unsuccessfully coaxes Carol Parker inio laughing at her joke. Two boys hold the jump-through as the Jacket mascot introduces the basketball team. Sherri Mehrmann attempts to learn Algebra I without even opening her book. Sergeant Beth Glaus reprimands Private Mike McKinney for dressing out of uniform. 93 The FFA Court dances to the music after the coronation of the Sweetheart and Twin Sisters. Denise Claunch and Sara Roley try to catch up on some last minute homework during their free time in P.E. The bleachers prove to be a good place for this group of boys to let loose. 94 (left) Doug Laumbattus checks to make sure his socks and shoes match his hand uniform before putting them on. Doug Rowold hurriedly finishes his last bite of a doughnut Rita Deutschman and Julie Hentzel willingly put on their happy faces to before anyone else gets a chance to eat it. satisfy the photographer. 95 Donna Schneider joins ihe cowboy craze by wearing a cowboy hat to the Home- To welcome the visiting team and their fans the band strikes up the school song during the coming Dance. halftime of the Homecoming game. (lop left) As an office worker Jeff Ide-ckcr performs ihe duly of marking the absentees, (top right) Exhausted from working on the scenery for the play. Sherry Thornton decides to take a five-minute break, (middle) Dale Hall and Doug Kosarek demonstrate that Algebra I is a relaxing class, but Scott Weaver is not convinced, (bottom left) Todd Bums gives Connie Queen some expert advice on how to do her art project, (bottom right) Rusty Jones and Mardy Kecs wait for the band to play a slow song that they can dance to. 97 (top left) Jeff Pctrowich practices in the hope of becoming a concert pianist, (top right) Sherry Kunkclmann doesn’t know what to think when Brenda Shipp says, “Wow I could have had a V-8.” (lower left) Steve Lehr defends himself when asked if he set off the fire alarm, (lower right) At the Homecoming Dance Shirley Trog demoastrates the new dance moves. 98 (above) Mrs. Rubemeyer explains the eye examination to Lura Rettinghousc. (right) As one of his many office duties. Rick Miller counts the money from the soda machine. 99 Renee Karber looks bewildered as her bird pecks a friend’s arm. Worn out from laughing so hard. Mary Dudcck finds May Gabriel’s shoulder a good place to rest. After hours of hard work Michelle Morovitz. Julie Lyons, and Michelle Mocser Chris Boyett tries to get his nerve up to ask that ccr- pose with their masterpiece, the J.V. cheerleaders’ homecoming poster. tain someone to dance. 100 Debbie Greten looks a little stage fright as she performs a dance routine during the halftime of the homecoming game. Judy Kreher smiles as her brother Charlie proudly escorts her across the gym floor. Ed Gardiner tries to persuade Dan Stoops to see things his way. but Dan doesn’t appear to be listening very closely. 101 Students Perfected Their Driving Skills (above) On the first day of driving Anty Schreibcr looks unsure of her ability to manage the car. (right) While waiting for his turn at the w heel. Chris Amann practices driving with his eyes closed, (below left) From the grin on Mr. Matzenbacher’s face you can tell he's not worried about the first day of driving, but he adds a little prayer just in case, (below right) Confident that he can pass his Driver Education test. Ken Skaggs sleeps through a study period. Driver Education was taught by Mr. Robert Matzenbacher. It consisted of thirty hours of class instruction, six hours of actual driving experience, and the passing of a driver’s test to get a blue slip. Drivers then had to wait until their sixteenth birthday to get their licenses. 102 Venezuelan Student Visited NACHS Carmen Virginia Vale Pena was the visitor of NACHS from Venezuela. South Ameriea. She lives in the city of San Christohal. Los Andes, and stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Robert Main while living in New Athens. Her hobbies include cooking, listening to music, being with friends, and practicing Kung-Fu in which she holds a brown belt. Her classes were Individualized Math. Consumer Education. Drafting. Computer Math, P.E.. College Prep. Grammar, and German I. Carmen’s visit to the United States was exciting and at the same time very different. She made many new friends who were sad to see her go, but she was eager to get home after nine months in this country. Her last comment on her visit was “I love this country, and I will never forget it.” (above) Carmen answers some queslions in Sociology about the way of life in her country, (below left) Used to two hour lunches. Carmen found shorter lunch periods one of the harder things to adjust to. (below right) Carmen stops to take a break during her busy schedule at NACHS 103 Dance Brings Home- STUDENT COUNCIL: (back row) Dan Sloops. Don Harwerlh. Teresa Gale. Jeff Winter. Tammy Magill. Diane Schoepp. (third row) Robyn Burns. Lori Meyer. Kim Baudino. Amy Schreiber. Dan Hammel. Jill Newman, (second row) Karen Kearns. Jim Sanders. Judy Kreher. (front row) Chris Boyett. Renee Karber. Scott Krause, (below) Sandy Brown shows how excited she is about roaming the halls. The 1980-81 Homecoming was held January 21 through January 24. This year the Student Council members were auctioned off as slaves to raise money. Homecoming activities were started on Wednesday with hat. sucker, and T-shirt day. At the end of the day, the student body gathered to bid on the slaves. Thursday, everyone joined in the fun of dressing down. The slaves were soon fed up with their tedious tasks. Friday afternoon there was another assembly. Everyone was dressed in purple and gold and had the privilege of no tests or homework. Yellow Jacket fans filled the bleachers only to see the Jackets go down in defeat to the Columbia Eagles. coming Week to an End The crowd looks a little disappointed about the referee’s last call, (bottom left) Doug Rowold and Don Harwerth smile and play a friendly game of leap frog between classes, (bottom right) Scott Kraus models the newest fashion in hatwear. 105 “Come On, Celebrate and ... HOMECOMING COURT: Becky Gamble, sophomore princess; John Wahlig. sophomore prince; Renee Karbcr. senior candidate; Andy Amann. senior candidate; Dan Hammel. senior candidate; Brad Kirkpatrick, retiring king; Mary Schoepp. retiring queen; Judy Kreher. senior candidate; Doug Rowold. senior candidate; Laura Parker, senior candidate; Karen Kearns, junior princess; Charlie Kreher. junior prince; Tammy Magiil. freshman princess; Dale Hall, freshmen prince, (front row) Scott Kraus, reigning king; Jill Newman, reigning queen. The annual Homecoming Dance, which is sponsored by the Student Council, was held January 24. The music was provided by “Blitz.” The crowning of the royalty highlighted the evening. Brad Kirkpatrick and Mary Schoepp, the retiring king and queen, crowned Scott Kraus and Jill Newman as the new 1980-81 king and queen. Reigning queen and king. Jill Newman and Scott Senior girls take a break while the band plays a slow song. Kraus enjoy the coronation dance. 106 ... Have a Good Time! Tammy MagilL Dale Hall. Mary Schoepp, and Brad Kirkpatrick dance to the rhythm of the coronation song. (above) Chris Amann “gets down to the beat of Blit ., (below) Students express their individual styles. 107 H.O.T. Lets the “Moonshine” The Homemakers of Tomorrow held their annual dance on Friday, March 27. The crowd was entertained by the band “Moonshine”. The theme, which was also Moonshine, was carried out by decorating the old gym with a variety of brightly colored streamers and by using a moon and stars as the background for the coronation of the 1981 King and Queen. The retiring King and Queen were Dale Jansen and Diane Lis-cher. The candidates were Shannon Mitchell. Danny Stoops, Doug Rowold. Amy Litteken. Shari White, Chris Boyett. Charlie Kreher. Kim Baudino. Danny Hammel. Tammy Torrens, Jim Sanders. Leann Fau-cett. Kim Stehl. Kevin Pour. Cindy Baudino, and Rick Miller. (below left) Tammy Torrens signals for someone else to come take her place, (below right) Becky Gamble tries to decide which guy to dance with. Rick Miller and Amy Litteken were crowned as this years' H.O.T. King and Queen. In at Their Annual Dance (below left) As Maurice Parker smiles to the camera. Shari White falls asleep in his arms, (below right) Jane Fiorina shows Carol Parker the correct way to dance in a group. 109 “Southern Nights” Swept Over The annual FFA Sweetheart Dance was held on November 8. 1980. The Southern Illinois Light and Sound Show provided not only musical enjoyment, but also a stunning light show. The theme of the dance was “Southern Nights.” This year’s greenhands were Becky Kosarek and Jill Lyons. The senior candidates were: Judy Kreher, Rita Deutschman. Jill Newman. Renee Karber, Laura Parker, and Mary Haubrich. Junior candidates were: Anita May. Kim Stehl, Carrie Magill. Marcia Range, Lori Meyer, and Karen Kearns. Judy Kreher and Rita Deutschman were named Twin Chapter Sisters, and Laura Parker was named Chapter Sweetheart. (Left) Jill Newman and her escort. Rick Miller, anxiously await their turn to walk across the gym. (Upper right) Judy Kreher. Twin Chapter Sister: Mary Schoepp. Retiring Chapter Sister; Laura Parker. Chapter Sweetheart: Rita Deutschman. Twin Chapter Sister. (Lower right) Todd Corder explains to JelT (decker the reason win the dance floor is so crowded. 110 the Midwestern FFA Dance (Above) Nancy Waeltz watches Chris Boyett “get into the music.” (Lower) Mr. Pctrowich and several junior sweetheart candidates have a good time dancing. (Right) Dan Hammel and Kevin Hoffman “really” enjoy the food. Ill Decorating For Prom Helped Every year the junior class has the difficult task of decorating the night before prom. The decorations for the prom revolved around the theme “Summer Dreams” in which the junior class tried to create a world of fantasy. A dazzling arbor entrance opened up into a world with a hand-painted fairytale mural, a wishing well, an enchanted forest. and a flower garden. The work was hard but all the fun will never be forgotten. (above) Ronnie Lewis and Kim Stehl find that long distance is a great way to get things done today, (left) After many hours of hard work on the mural, Suzic Petri poses with the final product. (below) After hammering. Christine McBride checks to see if her fingers are all still there. 112 Make a Dream, a Reality (above) Christine McBride and Anita May dream of being prom queen and king someday, too. (below) Kim Stehl lends a helpful hand in holding up the trees. (lop, above) Ronnie Lewis shows off his new hairstyle for the prom, (above) Jodi Baver just loves draping angelhair on the trees. 113 1981 Prom Was a Summer Dream Come True SENIORS Jill Newman and Don Har-werth JUNIORS Kim Stehl and Charlie Kreher SENIORS Judy Kreher and Randy Lis-chcr SENIORS Rita Deulschman and Dan Hammel JUNIORS Carrie Magill and Chris Boyett SENIORS Mary Haubrich and Andy Amann JUNIORS Vonda Fritsche and Gerry Pitchford JUNIORS Karen Kearns and Mike Junge 114 RETIRING QUEEN and KING Mary Schoepp and Mark Schneidewind RETIRING PRINCESS and PRINCE Renee Karber and Scott Kraus The occasion of the 1981 New Athens Junior-Senior Prom was held on April 25 at the K. of C. Hall. The couples were ushered into a fantasy world of castles, enchanted forests, and wishing wells. Students also enjoyed themselves by dancing to the music of “Blitz,” talking with friends, and nibbling on a variety of delicious hor d'ouevres, fruits and desserts served by the freshmen attendants. In the climax of this special night Danny Hammel and Mary Haubrich were crowned the 1981 Prom King and Queen. Chris Boyett and Karen Kearns were named Jr. Prince and Princess. PROM COURT: (front row) Karen Kearns, princess: Dan Hammel, 1981 king; Mary Haubrich. 1981 queen; Chris Boyett. prince; (back row) Don Harwerth, Jill Newman. Andy Amann. Rita Deutschman. Randy Lischer. Judy Kreher, Scott Kraus, retiring prince; Renee Karber. retiring princess; Mark Schneidewind. retiring king; Mary Schoepp. retiring queen; Kim Stchl. Charlie Kreher, Carrie Magill, Mike Jungc, Vonda Fritschc. Gerry Pitch-ford. 115 Prom Couples Got to “Keep on (above, left) Kevin Hoffman. Dave Kinzinger. and Kevin Martin take a break from dancing to show a little craziness, (above) The Prom Court dreams away the night to a slow song, (below, left) Ms. Boyle appears to be going frantic with the last minute coronation arrangements, (below) John Wagner looks around to see if he could maybe get a job as a butler. 116 Loving” That Special Date (above) Nancy Waeltz and Bob Cockrell both check to see that she doesn't spill a drop of the punch, (above, right) Mr. and Mrs. Blumberg show that the music was enjoyed by both students and faculty, (below) Music for the prom was provided by the band “Blitz”, (below, right) Two different couples “Keep On Loving” that special someone. 117 A New Curtain Was Opened at (above) “The Ledge : (from row) Joe (Brian Korves). Daphne Doyle (Lori Meyer). Reginald Morton Peabody (Danny Hammel). Ned Armstrong (Jim Wade). Priest (Chris Boyett). (back row) Policeman (Doug Rowold). Mrs. Peabody (Jennifer Lischcr). Ms. Bi-gglev (Julie Hent .el). Recruiting Officer (Marvin Korves). (below) “The Widow : Tom (Brian Korves). Emmie Lou (Rita Birkner). Miz' Ames (Carrie Magill). Sarah (Tina Wild-crman). Lem (Marvin Korves). For the first time NACHS presented the All School Play in four one-act skits. It featured a comedy, a drama, a melodrama, and a mystery. “The Ledge” was a comedy about Reginald Peabody (Danny Hammel) who was determined to jump off the ledge of an office building. Throughout the play he is unsuccessfully convinced by his nagging mother, his sexy secretary, and many other funny characters. He is finally convinced off by a recruiting officer for the U.S. Army giving him his draft notice. The next skit was a drama, “The Widow”, telling the story of a farm family in the midwest. Miz’ Ames (Carrie Magill) and her daughter Emmie Lou (Rita Birkner) successfully murder Emmie Lou’s husband and try to blame the killing on Tom (Brian Korves), an unsuspecting farmhand. But their horrible act is discovered by the clever sheriff (Marvin Korves). NACHS in Four One-Act Plays (left) Chris Boyctl shows his great concern at Clare Wesolik's distressing situation. “Curse You, Jack Dalton was an old-fashioned melodrama set at the Dalton mansion on Upper Fifth Avenue in New York City. In the play Jack Dalton (Chris Boyett) is secretely married to the family maid. Bertha Blair (Clare Wesolik), but the conniving Anna Alvarado (Amy Litteken) along with her crooked cohort, Egbert Van Horn (Mark Schott) try their meanest to get the Dalton fortune for their own. Fortunately for the Dalton family. Bertha’s brother, Richard Blair (Doug Rowold), catches on to their nasty scheme and arrests both of them for their dastardly deeds. In the end everyone lives happily ever after. (above) Curse You. Jack Dalton : (sitting) Mrs. Donna Dalton (Laura Parker), (back row) Egbert Van Horn (Mark Schott). Eloise Dalton (Sherry Thornton), Jack Dalton (Chris Boyett). Bertha Blair (Clare Wesolik). Richard Blair (Doug Rowold). Anna Alvarado (Amy Litteken). (above) “The Patient : (first row) Nurse Bonn (Julie Hentzel). Lcnscn (Tina Wild-erman). (back row) Brenda Jackson (Jill Newman). Bryan Wingfield (Marvin Ko-rves). Inspector Cray (Jim Wade). Dr. Ginsberg (Renee Karber). William Ross (Brian Korves). Emmeline Ross (Rita Deutschmann). the Patient. Jenny Wingfield (Nancy Wacltz). The last skit of the night was a mystery. “The Patient” by Agatha Christie. It concerned the attempted murder of Jenny Wingfield (Nancy Waeltz). Throughout the story Inspector Cray (Jim Wade) and Dr. Ginsberg (Renee Karber) try to solve the puzzling murder by using a variety of methods before finally tricking the murderess. Nurse Bonn (Julie Hentzel) into finishing off the murder. (below) Marvin Korves lends a helpful hand in painting the scenery. Danny Hammel finds a relaxing spot to memorize his lines. Honor Society Held Unique Induction The induction for the National Honor Society was held on April 24. Eligible for induction were sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a B average or better. The inductees were chosen for their outstanding leadership, scholarship, character, and service. The Honor Society members sold a variety of candy to raise money for their annual banquet, which was held on May 8. 1981. at Fischer’s Restaurant. The guest speaker was Dr. John Reg-nell. Chairman of the Department of Mass Communications at SlU-Edwardsville. The 1980-81 officers were: President, Russell Kinzinger; Vice-President. Mary Haubrich; Secretary, Renee Karber; and Treasurer, Amy Litteken. (lop) The Honor Society's induction ceremony. (middle) SENIOR MEMBERS: (front row) Judy Kreher. Renee Karber. Julie Hentzel. Laura Parker. Karen Jansen. Amy Litteken. Ivan Kreher. Mr. Martin. Advisor, (back row) Jill Newman. Tim Petrowich, Russell Kinzinger. and Marv Haubrich. (bottom) SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR MEMBERS: (front row) Dawn Albert. Clare Wesolik, Suzie Petri. Carrie Magill. Chris Bovett. Mr. Martin, advisor, (back row) Rodney Kinzinger. Larry Mueller. Marvin Korves. and Jodi Bayer. 121 Students Honored for School Publications The annual Quill and Scroll induction ceremony and banquet was held on May 20 at Four Flags Restaurant in Red Bud. Members of the Vespa and Spotlight staffs attended. Juniors and seniors who are in the upper third of their class in scholastic standing, and who have done superior work in some phase of journalism of school publication work such as writing, editing, management, or production may be inducted. They must also be approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. New inductees were Mary Schilling. Dawn Albert. Chris Boyett, and Mary Birkner. Honorary inductee was Brenda Shipp. QUILL and SCROLL: (from row) Mary Schilling. Mary Birkner. Dawn Albert. Clare Wesolik. Mary Beth Haubrich. Ms. Jones, Advisor, (second row) Marvin Korves. Brenda Shipp. Amy Litteken. Sherry Kunkelmann. (Not pictured Chris Boyett and Laurie Schrci-her). 122 (left) Awarding a Quill and Scroll pin. Sherry Kunkelmann shakes Mary Birkncrs' hand, (above) Mrs. Harriss is honored for all her hard work in Spotlight by Sherry Kunkelmann and Brenda Shipp. Awards Presented to Outstanding Students (left) Lori Lehr. Female Athlete; Ed Gardiner. Don Jansen Memorial Award; John Wahlig. Male Athlete. (middle) Mr. Carr is pictured w ith Chris Bovett, I Dare You Award and Junior Marshall; Carrie Magill, I Dare You Award; Lura Rettinghouse. Junior Marshall, (bottom) CLASSROOM AWARDS: (front row) Sheryl Stroh. Patty Hcntzcl. Mary Schilling. Judy Krehcr. Diane Schoepp. Donna Schilling, (second row) Carol Parker. Brenda Shipp. Julie Hentzel. Mary Beth Hauhrich. Amy Littcken. Leann Faucctl. Jeff Parker. Not pictured. Laurie Schreiber. Bobbie Martindale. On May 11. NACHS students were honored at the fourth annual Awards Night. Students who were office aids, band aids, coaches help, and nurses help were awarded certificates by Mrs. Axley. The Illinois State Scholars, Amy Litteken. Karen Jansen. Dan Stoops, and Laura Parker were also given certificates. Miss Jent. Mr. Matzenbacher, and Mr. Blumberg awarded J.V. and varsity letters to those students participating in sports. Typing 1 and II, Shorthand, Accounting, Sociology, and Psychology awards were given by Ms. Jones and Mrs. Harriss. Receiving special awards were: John Wahlig— Dennis Winkelmann Sophomore Athlete of the year. Lori Lehr-Sophomore Female Athlete of the Year. Laura Parker Scholar Athlete. Ed Gardiner—Don Jansen Memorial Award. Chris Boyett. Carrie Magill—I Dare You Award. Lura Rettinghouse, Chris Boyett—Junior Marshalls. Students with perfect attendance and those who ranked in the top five of their class were honored. 123 Dressed Down Seniors Displayed Unusual Benny Cockrell and Todd Burns hang around waiting for their pictures to be taken. Tammy Torrens looks for her special guy to pick her up. Penny Cockrell shows Renee Karber how to put on lipstick to look more attractive. A group of seniors show their “hang-ups. Costumes On Senior Dress Down Day (first row) Doug Rowold. Amy Littekcn. Todd Spier, (second row) Delhia Hoerchcr. Glenn Glaus. Tim Seger. Brenda Shipp. Sherry Ku-nkelmann. Laura Parker. Renee Karber. Rita Deutschman. Mary Haubrich. Shannon Mitchell. Valerie Napier. Jill Newman, (third row) Benny Cockrell. Mitch Mitchell. Barb Winklemann. Glory Wilson. Marv Birkner. Janice Parker. Julie Hentzel. Cindy Baudino. Penny Cockrell. Tammy Torrens. Judy Kreher. Andy Amann. Todd Burns. Senior girls display the ancient art of pyramid building. Amy Littcken finishes her work before going out for a suntan. 125 (above left) Randy Lischer decides that the graduation ceremony will be a lot cooler without his cap and gown, (above right) Mark Behrens asks how his cap and gown looks with sandals, (below right) Dehlia Hoercher and Janice Parker sit in silent contemplation of w hat the future holds. 126 Moods at Graduation Practice (above left) With her gown only half on. Laura Parker looks indecisive about whether she wants to graduate or not. (below left) Benny Cockrell practices his farewell speech that he hopes to make at graduation, (above right) Even though it’s only practice. Judy Kreher takes great care in getting ready, (below right) Jill Newman manages to unzip her jacket and hold on to her gown at the same time. 127 Today We'll Start a New Life On Monday, June 1. the senior class of 1981 graduated from New Athens High School. The hand played “Pomp and Circumstance” 4s Junior Marshalls. Chris Boyett and Lura Rettinghouse. led the procession into the gym. The National Anthem was played, and Rev. Charles Guerreno, Jr. gave the invocation. To begin the ceremony, Scott Kraus gave an excellent trumpet solo in which he played “Carnival of Venice.” He was accompanied on the piano by Jill Newman. Daniel Stoops then made his salutatory address. 128 (above left) Junior Marshalls. Chris Boyett and Lura Rettinghouse. lead the class of 1981. (above right) Penny Cockrell and Tim Young walk in step to “Pomp and Circumstance. (below right) A group of seniors nervously await for graduation to begin. And We'll Say Our Last Goodbyes Assistant Superintendent Dale Carr presented the honor and academic awards to the following students: John Philip Sousa Band Award—Jill Newman: American Legion Awards Julie Hentzel and Russell Kinzinger; Four Years Perfect Attendance-Janice Parker and Donald Hall: Agricultural Awards Timothy Pet-rowich and Russell Kinzinger: Bausch and Lomb Science Award—Daniel Stoops and Karen Jansen: Salutatorian—Daniel Stoops; Valedictorian—Amy Lit-teken; Illinois State Scholars-Daniel Stoops. Amy Litteken. Laura Parker, and Karen Jansen; LPN Recognition —Suzanne Schopfer. (above left) Accompanied by Jill Newman. Scott Kraus gives his rendition of “Carnival of Venice. (below left) Julie Hentzel and Russell Kinzinger were the recipients of the American Legion Award, (below right) Salutatorian Dan Stoops addresses the audience. It’s Not the End But the Beginning A senior chorus then sang “We’ve Only Just Begun followed by Amy Litteken’s valedictory address. The class president. Dan Ham-mel. gave a short speech on be-half of the graduates and presented gifts to the class sponsors. Mr. Norbert Kassing and Mr. Steve Mueller. Mr. Carr introduced Mr. Ken Kraus and Mr. Harold Haubrich, Jr., who presented each graduate with his hard-earned high school diploma. The program closed with benediction by Rev. Charles Guer-reno, Jr. and with the recessional “Alma Mater” which was played by the high school band. As Don Hall wails patiently for his turn. Janice Parker accepts her Perfect Attendance certificate. Mr. Carr congratulates Tim Pctrowich for receiving one of the Agricultural Awards. For excelling in science classes throughout high school. Karen Jansen was presented with the Bausch and Lomb Science Award. 130 For We Have Learned How to Try (above left) Amy Litteken gives her valedictory address, (below left) Todd Spier smiles as he accepts his long-awaited diploma, (above right) As a token of appreciation. Dan Hammel presents a gift to the class sponsors, (below right) With his diploma in hand. Don Kaiser wastes no time in leaving high school behind. R ounding water-quicksilver ivers beneath you. j ndeed you are the D evice across which (j ather fishermen (us all) p ager to comprehend the olutions to life that flow by. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM KARBER’S REXALL NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB GLIK’S Department Store Clothing for the Entire Family 101 North Van Buren . Compliments of REABAN’S PARKER’S FARM Registered Du rocs Registered Chester Whites 'h mile west of Hecker 475-3272 473-2726 The MAGIC COMB Bob Marilyn Chitwood New Athens Congratulations to the CLASS of ’81 508 S. Clinton New Athens, 1L Phone: 475-2106 Arlene Darlene 134 NEW ATHENS COMMERCIAL CLUB Hal Wagner School Portraits 11214 Natural Bridge Road Bridgeton, MO 63044 Phone: (314) 351-3520 MARISSA WESTERN AUTO A place to find anything with satisfaction guaranteed New Athens VFW Auxiliary 7710 New Athens VFW Post 7710 Albert A. Wilson Agency, Inc. 475-2530 110 N. Van Buren St. New Athens. Illinois 62264 Protecting Your Future HULL FUNERAL HOME CROWN SHOE RACK 101 S. Jackson New Athens. IL Phone: 475-2151 Owned by Steve and Gayle Schuessler 500 N. Johnson St. New Athens, IL Phone: 475-2184 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WHITE WESTINGHOUSE —— appliances 5ENTnY KINZINGER’S HOME CENTER 208 S. Johnson New Athens 475-2363 SENTRY HARDWARE- The Butcher Shop Boh. Carla, and Bradley Ehlers New Athens, IL 62264 DOUG WHITE HARDWOODS 116 W. Church. Marissa, IL 62257 Phone: (618) 295-2315 Walnut. Cherry. Aromatic Cedar. Red Oak All Lumber Kiln Dried BEST WISHES New Athens Laundry Car Wash If your hair isn’t becoming to you, you should be coming to me. DARLENE’S BEAUTY SHOP NEW ATHENS READY INC. General Hauling Rock—Sand-Dirt—Grain Heavy Equipment Hauling 302 N. Market St. New Athens MIX, 509 S. Market St. New Athens 909 South Street, New Athens Phone: 475-3513 HI-WAY LUMBER CO. John’s Furniture Best Wishes to the Class of 1981 601 S. Clinton St. New Athens, IL New Athens 475-3459 Brand name furniture at discount prices Country Kitchen Cabinets Custom Kitchens—Baths— Construction work of all types RR 2 New Athens. IL Phone: 475-2469 136 QUALITY STORE CO.. INC Crushed Stone Products Agricultural Lime Road Rock Plant 1. Hecker. 473-2204 Plant «2. Waterloo. 939-8833 New Athens. 1L 62264 Ted L. Valentine ICE CREAM PRODUCTS 226 EAST FIELD DR RED BUD. ILL. 62278 282-3113 282-6333 Coder Butter MERCRUISER Curt C. Lindauer, Jr., Attorney Schmidt Boat Motors BARNEY SCHMIDT. Ownk POLAR KRArr AND CELEBRITY BOAT FIN A FEATHER FIBER CLASS DUCK BOATS SHORELINE AND HAUL RITE TRAILERS 113 N. Van Buren. New1 Athens Offices at New Athens and Belleville. Illinois !7 New Athens. IL Hours: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 475-9672 St. Pius X Council. No. 3789 New Athens. IL 62264 Dale Reuss LENZBURG FARMERS COOPERATIVE GRAIN CO. COUNTRY COMPANIES Ins. Buyers of Grain. Feeds, Seeds, and Seed Corn 406 S. Johnson New Athens Phone: 475-2098 MAPLE LEAF ESTATES SUBDIVISION Compliments NEW ATHENS JOURNAL-PRESS Lakefront homes and lots Fishing and swimming RR 2, New Athens, IL Phone: (618) 473-2599 KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS “Friendly service at your friendly neighborhood tavern.” SPORTSMAN’S INN 138 f Index A Adamson. James 61 Albert. Dawn 24. 43. 63. 68. 73. 90. 121 Amann, Andy 6. 106. 114. 115. 125 Amann. Chris 24. 50. 80. 82. 101. 107 Axley. Frances 24. 40. 56 B Barlow. Margaret 57 Barnes. A1 36. 49 Baudino. Cindy 6. 54. 62. 125 Baudino. Kim 20. 62, 70. 74. 104 Bayer. Jodi 20. 42, 43. 66. 67. 74. 113. 121 Behrens. Mark 7. 11, 70. 126 Bernhardt. Allen 28 Berowski. Paul 37. 45 Birkner. Gail 24. 63. 70 Birkner. Joyce 24. 46. 74 Birkner. Louis 28. 61 Birkner. Mary 7. 54. 62. 70. 95. 122. 125 Birkner. Rita 20. 54. 62. 118 Birkner. Roger 20 Blumberg. Fred 37. 40. 71, 80. 83. 117 Boyce, Mike 28 Boyett. Chris 20. 23. 42. 43. 49. 71. 74. 80. 85. 100. 104. 111. 114. 115, 118. 119. 121. 123. 128 Boyle, Sue 20. 36. 38. 44. 45. 116 Breithaupt. Eric 28. 66. 82. 99 Brown. Sandy 28. 104 Breuhl. Dixie 57 Buettner. Ethel 57 Buettncr, Mark 20. 66. 67. 68. 80. 82. 85 Burk. Jane 20. 51. 68, 92 Burns. Robyn 24. 27, 50. 70. 90. 104 Bums. Todd 6. 7. 61. 90. 97. 124. 125 C Cahoon, Don 28 Carr. Dale 34. 123. 129. 130 Caswell, Randy 28. 66 Caswell, Rick 20. 67. 68 Clark. Dan 3. 28 Claunch. Denise 28, 63, 94 Cockrell. Benny 7. 54. 124, 125, 127 Cockrell. Penny 7. 54. 62. 124. 125. 128 Connell. Denise 28. 63 Cordcr. Todd 28. 61. 110 Craft. Joe 24. 109 Cummins, Dawn 28. 64. 65. 67. 70. 86 D Daubach. Karen 24. 61. 70 Deutschman. Rita 7. 60. 61.64. 67. 68. 94. 110. 114. 115. 120, 125 Dougherty. Dawn 20, 70 Doyle. James 3. 8 Doty. Charles 28 Dudeck. Brent 28. 66. 82. 83 Dudeck. Joyce 35 Dudeck, Juanita 35 Dudeck. Mary 24. 55, 66. 67, 68. 76. 100 F Faucetl. JelT 8, 18. 54, 55 Faucett. Leann 20. 62. 65. 123 Feig. Laurie 28, 64 Fiorina. Jane 28. 43. 68. 72. 73. 109 Fisher. Lisa 24 Freudenberg. Tami 24. 41. 63. 65 Fritsche. Todd 20. 54. 69 Fritsche. Vonda 20. 114. 115 G Gabriel. Bruce 28 Gabriel. May 28. 100 Gabriel. Tammy 28. 47 Gale. Teresa 8, 54. 104 Galle. Don 20 Galle. Donna 24 Gamble. Becky 24. 25. 30. 63. 64, 70, 73. 76. 77. 106. 108 Gamble. Sue 28. 63, 70, 75. 76 Gardiner. Ed 8. 66. 67. 68. 70. 80. 85. 101. 123 Gegel. Barbara 39. 46, 62, 109 Germann. Thomas 24, 36 Glaus, Beth 29, 31, 93 Glaus. Glenn 9, 54, 125 Grant. Marsha 24. 56. 70 Greten, David 20, 61, 54 139 Greten. Debbie 20. 22. 46. 54. 61. 70. 85. 101 H Hager, Tim 24, 66, 67. 68. 83 Hall. Dale 29. 31. 67. 68. 70. 82. 85. 97. 106. 107 Hall. Donald 9. 54. 130 Hall. Kathryn 57 Hammel, Danny 6. 9. 19.60.61. 104. 106. 111. 114. 115. 118. 131 Hanft. Mark 9. 54 Hargrove. Paul 29 Harris. Todd 29 Harriss, Delores 38. 40. 51. 74. 122 Harwerth. Don 10. 60. 70. 104. 105. 114. 115 Haubrich. Harold 35 Haubrich. Maty 10. 54. 62. 64. 65. 71. 72. 75. 85. 114. 115. 121. 122. 123 Heggemeier. Tina 21. 70 Henson. Davida 21. 70 Henson. Margaret 10. 70, 128 Hentzel. Julie 10. 12. 43. 62. 64. 70. 71. 85. 95. 118. 120, 121. 123. 125. 129 Hentzel. Patty 24. 26. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 79. 90. 123 Hesse. David 21. 54 Hoercher. Dehlia 11. 12. 54. 70. 125. 126 Hoffman. Marc 24. 26. 41 Hoffman. Verla Mae 57 Hollander. Marion 36 Hornbeck. Terry 21 Houston. Lisa 25. 70 Huber. Wyman 57 1 Idecker. Jeff 29. 61, 69. 70, 97, 110 Idecker. Peggy 34 Ingalls. J.L. 35 J Jansen. Karen 11. 42. 43, 121. 130 Jent. Glenda 39. 75, 86 Jones. Reba 38. 72. 122. 143 Jones. Rusty 21. 97 Junge. Greg 3. 29, 43 Junge. Mike 21. 54. 67. 114. 115 K Kaegel. Melissa 29, 55 Kaiser. Donald 11. 54. 85. 131 Kaiser. William 25 Karban. Jamie 25. 61 Karber. Renee 12. 14. 67. 68.70.71.86.87.91. 100. 104. 106. 115. 120. 121. 124. 125 Kassing. Norbert 6. 53. 39. 131 Kearns. Karen 21. 46. 75. 104. 106. 114. 115 Kees. Mardy 3. 21. 48. 68. 75. 76. 97 Kimbrell. Curt 25. 49 Kinzinger. LaVerne 35 Kinzinger. Rodney 25. 43. 61. 66. 121 Kinzinger. Russell 12. 16, 43. 60. 67. 68. 121. 129 Kirkpatrick. William 29. 82 Koenigstein, Kevin 25, 43. 61 Koenigstein, Norman 35 Korves. Brian 25. 50. 61. 69. 70. 118. 120 Korves. Marvin 21, 54. 61. 72. 118. 120. 121, 122 Kosarek. Douglas 29. 67. 71. 82, 83. 97 Kraus. Kenny 24. 131 Kraus. Matilda 57 Kraus. Scott 13. 66. 67. 68. 70. 104. 105. 106. 107, 115. 129 Kreher. Carl 25. 61 Kreher. Charles 21. 54. 61. 101. 104. 105. 106. 114. 115 Kreher. Ivan 13. 42. 54. 60. 121 Kreher. Judy 11. 13.60. 65. 70.71.86. 101. 106. 110. 114. 115. 121. 123. 125, 127 Kues, Tom 21 Kunkelmann. Sherry 13. 18. 54. 55. 67. 68. 74. 98. 122. 125 L Laumbattus, Doug 25. 41. 61. 67. 95 Lawrence. Susan 25. 55. 70 Laythum, Chris 61 Lehr. Lori 25. 63. 70. 73. 74. 75. 86. 123 Lehr, Steve 25. 47. 67. 83. 98 Lewis. Ronnie 21. 54. 67. 68, 69, 112. 113 Link. John 29. 66 Lischer. Jennifer 25. 52. 69. 70. 93, 118 Lischer. Randy 14. 54, 67. 114, 115, 126 Litteken. Amy 14. 15,42.43,62,64, 65.71.72. 108. 119. 121, 122, 123. 125. 131. 144 140 Lyons. Julie 29. 31. 67, 68. 70. 73. 86. 100 M Magill. Carrie 20. 21. 22. 67. 79. 96. 114. 115. 118. 121. 123 Magill. Tammy 29. 68. 73. 79. 104. 106. 107 Main. Lisa 29.’43. 63. 73. 91 Martin. Kenton 37. 44. 121 Martindale. Bobbie 14. 54 Matzenbaeher. Robert 40. 85. 102 Maurer. Marc 25, 71. 80. 82. 84 May. Anita 21. 62. 70. 75. 85. 113 McBride, Chris 21. 62. 70. 76. 112. 113 McKinney. Mike 29. 93 Mehrmann. Sherri 29. 68. 75. 76. 77. 86. 87. 93 Mehrmann. Sylvester 35 Meredith. Jay 25. 67 Meyer. Lori 21. 22. 23. 48. 65. 66. 67. 104. 118 Middendorf. Steve 22. 50. 85 Miller. Randy 22. 23. 70 Miller. Rick 14. 60. 61. 99. 108. 110 Mirabella, Roger 25 Mitchell. Mitch 14. 125 Mitchell. Shannon 15. 54. 62. 63. 70. 125 Moeser. Don 26, 80. 101 Moeser. Michelle 29. 31. 65. 73. 75. 76. 79. 86. 100 Mohr. Beth 26. 92 Morovitz, Michelle 29. 47, 55. 68. 71, 73, 79. 100 Mueller. David 22. 61 Mueller. Larry 26. 43. 61. 80. 83. 121 Mueller. Steve 6. 36. 48. 131 N Nadler. Theresa 26. 46. 92 Napier. Valerie 15. 54. 125 Neel. Judy 38. 39. 47 Newman. Jill 15. 16.67.68. 70.71.73.91. 104. 106. 107. 110. 114. 115. 120. 121. 125. 127 O Ogilvie. Patty 29 Ozier. Jay 26. 47. 80. 82 P Parker. Carol 29. 43. 68. 76. 93. 109 Parker. Janice 15. 54. 62, 70. 125, 126. 130 Parker. Jeff 22. 42. 60. 61. 67. 68. 92. 123 Parker. Laura 15, 16. 42. 43. 60. 62. 64. 65. 70. 71. 73, 86. 106, 110. 119. 121. 125. 127 Parker. Maurice 29. 61, 109 Pegg. Gary 37. 52 Petri. Suzie 22. 23. 67. 68. 112. 121 Petrowich, Jeff 26. 61. 66. 98 Petrowich. Muriel 57 Petrowich. Richard 31. 37. 60. Ill Petrowich, Tim 16, 55. 60. 67. 121. 130 Pirtle. Mitch 30 Pilchford. Gerry 22. 66. 68. 69. 80. 82. 85. 114. 115 Pour, Kevin 22. 50. 80. 85, 91 Powers. Kevin 30 Powers. Phillip 37 Pratt. Richie 37 Pryor. Tamra 30. 70 Q Queen. Connie 30. 47. 64. 68. 73. 90. 97 R Range. Marcia 21. 22. 53. 67. 68. 75, 86. 92 Reichling. Tim 22. 54 Renshaw. Thelma 39. 56 Rettinghouse. Lura 20. 22. 70. 86. 98. 123. 128 Reuss. Floyd 57 Reuss, Raymond 57 Rickert. Danny 26. 27. 43. 61 Ritter. Lisa 30. 68 Ritter. Steve 22. 54. 67. 68 Robertson. Danny 26 Roddy. Ed 3, 16. 54 Rokita. Fred 22 Roley. Sard 30. 49, 85. 94 Rowold. Doug 6. 17. 70. 71. 80. 82. 85. 95. 105, 106, 118. 119. 125 Rubemeyer. Lori 19. 40. 41. 60. 99 Ruhmann. Colleen 30 Ruhmann, Stanley 27. 61 S 141 Sanders. Brent 27, 61 Sanders, Jim 23, 70. 104 Sauerwein. Debbie 30. 63. 70 Schatte. Barbara 57 Schatte. Dennis 57 Schilling. Allen 10. 17. 54 Schilling. Donna 29. 43. 63. 70. 73. 123 Schilling. Mary 24. 25. 27. 63. 70. 73. 74. 122. 123 Schilling. Sue 30. 55. 65. 68. 109 Schneider. Donna 27. 30, 42. 61. 70. 96 Schoepp. Diane 30. 64. 65. 67. 73. 104. 123 Schopfer. Suzanne 17 Schott. Mark 25. 27. 73. 119 Schreiber. Amy 27. 65. 70. 102. 104 Schreiber. Laurie 17. 72 Seger. Tim 17. 125 Sexton. Don 20. 38. 55. 66. 67. 68 Sheets. Ann 23. 54 Shipp. Brenda 17. 18. 55.62. 67.68.74.98. 122. 123, 125 Skaggs. Ken 30. 70. 74. 102 Skorcz. Allen 30. 98 Skorcz, Alvin 23. 54 Smith. Clifton 35 Smith. Kim 23 Spier. Scott 27. 69 Spier. Todd 18. 54. 125, 131 Stahl. Jimmy 30 Stehl. Kim 22, 23.62. 65. 70. 74. 75.86. 112. 113. 114. 115 Stephens. Helen 30 Stoops. Dan 9. 18. 42. 43. 101. 104, 129 Stroh. Sheryl 27. 63. 70. 123 T Thompson. Barbara 31. 70, 109 Thornton, JefT 31. 43. 49. 80. 85. 99 Thornton, Sherry 23. 54. 97. 119 Torrens. Tammy 18. 54. 62. 70. 108. 124, 125 Trog. Roger 31 Trog. Shirley 23. 52. 70. 98 Trotter. Warren 36. 42 V Van Hove. Gretehen 38. 55. 96 W Wade. Jim 23. 61. 66. 67. 68. 69. 84. 85. 91. 118. 120 Wade. Lori 31 Waeltz. Nancy 31. 68. 73. 90. 111. 117. 120 Wagner. John 31. 67, 82, 83. 116 Wahlig. John 26. 27. 71. 80. 82. 85. 106. 123 Walker. Brenda 19. 72 Walsh. Lisa 27 Walton. Mike 31. 70 Wayland. Murray 52, 70 Weaver. Scott 31. 67. 82. 97 Weber. Carol 31. 55 Weber. Patty 3. 26. 27. 63. 68. 70. 73. 79 Wesolik. Clare 23. 42. 43. 66. 72. 91. 109. 119. 121 White. Shari 23. 62. 70. 75, 91. 109 Wilderman. Tina 31, 55. 67, 68, 118. 120 Wilderman. Marie 57 Wilson. Glory 19. 55. 70. 125, 128 Winkelmann. Barbara 19, 55, 101, 125. 128 Winter. JefT 27. 80. 82, 83. 104 Woolford. John 27. 61. 82 Wool ford. Julie 3, 31. 63. 91 Y Young. Brenda 27. 92 Young. Glenda 27. 92 Young. Tim 10. 19, 54. 128 Dedicated To One Who Works Hard For Us (above) Ms. Jones, yearbook advisor, (above right) Ms. Jones chats with Mrs. Carr at the annual Quill and Scroll banquet, (right) Ms. Jones gets her papers together to file them, (below) Watching one of her typing classes come in. Ms. Jones makes sure no one is out of order. In every organization, there is one person whose hard work and dedication are least appreciated. This person is the sponsor: the adult who takes away from her own free time to aid students in extracurricular activities. Miss Jones, the VESPA advisor, has been one of these dedicated persons for the past five years. We have dedicated this page to her, not only for the time she spent dealing with publishing companies and handling money, but for the times she had to take pictures our photographers could not take: for the hours she spent printing pictures that our developers could not print; and for the many headaches we have caused her trying to meet deadlines. It takes a lot of responsibility to be a sponsor, but Miss Jones has never shied away from this task. For all of these reasons, the Vespa staff would like to say: Thank You, Miss Jones. 143 Every friendship that lasts is built of certain durable materials. The first of these is truthfulness. If I can look into the eyes of my friend and speak out always the truthful thought and feeling with the simplicity of a little child, there will be a real friendship between us. — Bertha Conde As this book comes to a close, we find that there are many people who were essential in putting together this book. We'd like to give a special thanks to Ms. Reba Jones, our advisor, we know that often she’d wonder if we’d meet deadlines. Thanks to our co-assistant editors, Marvin Korves and Clare Wesolik. and the VESPA staff for their hard work in meeting the deadlines. the photographers for getting the pictures we needed. Mrs. Neel for her cover design and division page artwork. Ms. Boyle for her poems found in the student life section and on a division page, and all the ad patrons for supporting the book. Throughout the book we have tried to picture all those things which, through high school, helps us to “build our bridge” to the fu- ture. As you look through this book, we hope that it will help you recall the good times you shared with special friends throughout the year. THANKS AGAIN! 144


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