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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1983 volume:

THE YEAR IN REVIEW VOLUME 43 NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL NEW ATHENS, IL 62264 INDEX AMES AND FACES................4 DMINISTRATION................34 LUBS AND SPORTS..... 42 OURS (ACADEMICS) ........... 80 TUDENTLIFE...................96 The Vespa staff is often asked where the name “Vespa” originated and what it means. After doing some research, we found a bit of yearbook history we thought might interest you. The yearbook of New Athens High School has been published intermittently since 1929. The first yearbook, The N.A., was published not by a staff, but by members of the senior class. The student body consisted of less than one hundred persons and the faculty of five. The 91-page yearbook cost only $1.50. The Vespa has changed in many ways. There have been other titles for the book, such as The „ Memoir of 1931 and The Graduate of 1943. In 1946 a staff was organized and the name Vespa was chosen because it is the Latin word for Yellow Jacket, our mascot. The most recent revision has been in the Vespa of 1983, the first annual to contain color pages. The Vespa has come a long way from The N.A. of 1929, and we hope that during the future years, our Vespa will continue to flourish and grow.D FOREWORD We shall never forget the sweet scenes of our youth, where science first found in us the desire to learn and fond friendships were formed. Let's hope as you turn these pages you may remember. All it asks — all that it wishes, is a — soft sigh and a smile.; 1 2 • NAMES AND FACES WHAT IS A FRIEND What is a friend? I will tell you. It is a person with whom you dare to be yourself. Your soul can be naked with him. He seems to ask of you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. He does not want you to be better or worse. When you are with him, you feel as a prisoner feels who has been declared innocent. You do not have to be on your guard. You can say what you think, so long as it is genuinely you. He understands those contradictions in your nature that lead others to misjudge you. With him you breathe freely. You can avow your little vanities and envies and hates and vicious sparks, your meannesses and absurdities and, in opening them up to him, they are lost, dissolved in the white ocean of his loyalty. He understands. You do not have to be careful. You can abuse him, neglect him, tolerate him. Best of all, you can keep still with him. It makes no matter. He likes you. He is like fire that purges to the bone. You can cry with him, laugh with him, pray with him. Through it all — and underneath — he sees, knows, and loves you. A friend? What is a friend? Just one, I repeat, with whom you dare to be yourself.B Review of First Year of High School Dan Albert Mark Barlow David Barnett Ann Berry Shannon Cain Bill Connell Freshmen began their first year at NACHS looking forward to joining new clubs and meeting new friends and teachers. At their first class meeting, they elected officers and soon were immersed in after school activities. As the school year came to a close, the Class of '86 looked back upon their freshman year with CLASS OFFICERS — L to R: Mrs. Glenda Dunn, Sponsor; Michelle ■ satisfaction and COn- Hargrove, Secretary; Marvin Gaubatz, President; George Lake, Vice- H fidence, as they had SUC- President; and Mr. Phillip Powers, Sponsor. H cessfully completed their ■ first year of high school ■ and all the hassles that go w with it.B Brian Cortner Diane Fietsam Stacy Deterding Marvin Gaubatz Michelle Hargrove Bobby Harwerth Tim Doyle Jay Hancock 7 To Have Had Fun in Spite Chris Moeser Todd Ozier Rebekah Pruett Brad Ragland Vince Lehr is caught trying to get away with a trophy. Craig Pratt Tommy Weber indulges in one of his food fantasies. Scott Sandell Wayne Schubert Lisa Schreiber Laurel Short Thad Rehmer Allen Schott David Shemonia Valerie Rettinghouse of Being “Freshmen” From the smiles on Jetl Wiley’s and John Knobloch's faces, you wonder what they're thinking. Lynn Weidemann Jeff Wiley Tommy Weber Sherri Wilderman David Skorcz Kara Smith Carrie Van Rotz Dennis Venteress Yvi Venters Susy Walta Rodney Williams Josette Witmer Shirley Williams Jane! Woodrome From the look on Brian Conner's face, you can tell he’s thankful that it’s Friday. p H O Stacey Adams Robert Bierman Carl Birkner Beth Buettner Tim Burns Barb Cain Kevin Birkner Todd Corder Tracy Bochantin Thad Craft Mark Boelling Paula Fluck Sheri Freudenberg Larry Gale CLASS OFFICERS — Mr. Martin, Sponsor; Phyllis Parker. Secretary; Betsy Pannier, Asst. Lori Main, Treasurer; Randy Rettinghouse, Treasurer; Mrs. Briesacher, Sponsor. Vice-President; Sheri Freudenberg, President; Jeff Geaschel Matthew Hanft Keith Jansen Vicki Kaegel Mike Kirkpatrick Gary Koenigstein Terry Koester Becky Kosarek Tim Kues Wanda Vogt hides her notebook from Paula Fluck and Valerie Meredith as she writes another love letter. The Sophomore Class of 85” began their second year at NACHS with confidence and enthusiasm. They had successfully completed their first year of high school and were anxiously looking forward to what was in store for them. Sophomores showed their great ability to sell during the Annual Magazine Sales, where they raised money for the upcoming Prom. They will long remember their first experiences in Drivers Ed. The days waiting for their blue slips, and at last obtaining their drivers licensed Patti Kunkelmann Nancy Liefer James Light Beverly Link Mike Lischer Jill Lyons Lori Main Joyce Light Carl Mansfield Lisa McBride Valerie Meredith Milvern Miller Wayne Nadler Lisa McBride, Tracy Bochantin, and Vicki Kaegel intently watch the game. Brian Napier Jamei Newman Betsy Pannier Phyllis Parker lij Randy Lisa Seger Stacey Stallman Karen Rettinghouse Steinwagner I JeffVayette Wanda Vogt Larry Weber Tabitha Wilson Lori Wade 13 CLASS OFFICERS — Seated: Dale Hall, President. Left to Right: Mr. Richard Petrowich, Sponsor; Doug Kosarek, Vice-President; Scott Weaver, Treasurer; Beth Glaus, Secretary; and Mr. Paul Berowskl, Sponsor. Louis Birkner Denise Claunch Juniors found it hard to accept the fact that they were finally upperclassmen. After their first class meeting, when the class elected officers, they became engulfed in magazine sales in which the juniors defeated the sophomores by a landslide. As September came to a close, juniors waited with anticipation for the arrival of their class rings. Juniors got into the “spirit” of things with making a poster for the Homecoming game. During the next few months they could be found spending many hours of hard work and fun planning and decorating for the prom, which was held April 23. The year was completed with juniors looking forward to their last year with both impatience and excitement.B LeAnn Barnett Allan Bernhardt Eric Breithaupt Dan Clark Dawn Cummins Brent Dudeck Todd Harris Lynn Hass Jeff Idecker Laura Feig Jane Fiorina Susan Gamble Beth Glaus Dale Hall Paul Hargrove Greg Junge Melissa Kaegel Bill Kirkpatrick Tammy Magill Julie Lyons Doug Kosarek Jackie Lake John Link Mike Walton shows there are many uses for the cylinder file.” Juniors Prepare for Prom Lisa Main Mike McKinney Sherri Mehrmann Michelle Moeser 'VJ Doug Kosarek finally finds someone who will dance with him. Michelle Morovitz Carol Parker Maurice Parker Mitch Pirtle Debbie Sauerwein Donna Schilling Susan Schilling Nancy Waeltz John Wagner Dawn Cummins debates on studying for that next test while Julie Woolford decides to cram during those last few minutes of her lunch hour. Diane Schoepp Allen Skorcz annon Smith len Stephens rb Thompson Tina Wilderman Julie Woolford iff Thornton Reger Trog ita Van Rotz Mike Walton Murray Wayland Sherri Mehrmann and Donna Schilling get a few laughs H out of FFA initiation. H Scott Weaver Carol Weber WITH FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL BEHIND THEM, THE CLASS OF ’83 PARTED WITH SOLEMN PROMISES OF A REUNION. DAWN ANN ALBERT CHRISTOPHER A. AMANN ERJA ASKOLA GAIL ANN BIRKNER JOYCE ANN BIRKNER Above: Jeff Jose Petrowich strolls down the halls singing serenades to anyone who will listen. Left: Gail Birkner shows what a little imagination and a lot of oil can do for you on Teacher Impersonation Day. Right: Larry Mueller, the sweetest guy in the world, is presented with his Sweetest Plaque by Mike Walton during the Pep Rally. ERJA ASKOLA ROBYN LEE BURNS FCA 3, 4 PEP CLUB 1 CHEERLEADER 1,2,3, 4 STUDENT COUNCIL 1, 2, 3, 4 JETS TEAM 3, 4 OFFICE HELP 4 FT A 3 LIBRARY HELP 2 VESPA 1,2, 3, 4 HOMECOMING COURT 4 FFA COURT 3, 4 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 PROM COURT 3 DAWN ANN ALBERT HOT 1,2, 3, 4 Class representative 1, 2 Vice-president 4 HONOR SOCIETY 2, 3, 4 Vice-president 4 QUILL AND SCROLL 2, 3, 4 PEP CLUB 1 CHEERLEADER 1,2, 3,4 MATH TEAM 1,2, 3, 4 JETS TEAM 3, 4 BAT GIRL 1, 2,3 VESPA 1,2, 3, 4 Co-assistant editor 3 Co-editor 4 CLASS TREASURER 1, 2, 3, 4 FT A 3,4 BAND 1,2, 3,4 LAB BAND 3, 4 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 FFA COURT 3, 4 Chapter sister 4 HOT COURT3 GAIL ANN BIRKNER HOT 1,2,3, 4 Vice-president of points 4 CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT 2 OFFICE HELP 2, 4 HOT COURT 3 JOSEPH WILLIAM CRAFT CHRISTOPHER ALEN AMANN FFA 4 BASKETBALL 1,2,3, 4 FCA 4 COACHES HELP 4 HOMECOMING COURT 4 FFA COURT 4 HOT COURT 3 JOYCE ANN BIRKNER SPOTLIGHT 1,2, 3,4 Co-assistant editor 3 Co-editor 4 OFFICE HELP 4 LIBRARY HELP 3 FT A 1,3 MARY JEAN DUDECK HOT 3,4 Assistant secretary treasurer 4 FCA 2, 3, 4 VOLLEYBALL 1,2, 3, 4 PEP CLUB 1 SPOTLIGHT 2, 3, 4 BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN 3,4 VESPA 4 OFFICE HELP 2, 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 LAB BAND 1,2, 3, 4 DANCE BAND 1,2, 3, 4 CHORUS 2 TAMI J. FREUDENBERG HOT 1,2,3,4 Secretary 4 PLAY 2, 3 Make-up and props 2 PEP CLUB 1 STUDENT COUNCIL 3, 4 JACKETTE 1,2, 3, 4 Captain 4 GUIDANCE HELP 4 FT A 2, 3 HOT COURT 3 PROM COURT 3, 4 Princess 3 DONNA JEAN GALLE LIBRARY HELP 1,2,3, 4 FT A 2, 3 TIMOTHY SCOTT HAGER BASEBALL 1,2,4 BAND AIDE 2, 3 BAND 1,2, 3,4 LAB BAND 1,2, 3, 4 DANCE BAND 1,2, 3, 4 REBECCA ANN GAMBLE HOT 1,2, 3,4 Vice-president of points 3 Treasurer 4 VOLLEYBALL 2 PLAY MAKE-UP 3 PEP CLUB 1 BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN 12 3 BAT GIRL 3, 4 CLASS OFFICER 1,2, 3, 4 Secretary 1,2 Assistant Treasurer 3 Vice-president 4 VESPA 1,2 OFFICE HELP 2 GUIDANCE HELP 3 NURSE’S HELP 1 HOMECOMING COURT 1, 2, 4 Princess 1, 2 FFA COURT 3, 4 PROM COURT 3 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 PATRICIA ANN HENTZEL HOT 1 HONOR SOCIETY 3, 4 PEP CLUB 1 CHEERLEADER 1,2, 3, 4 SPOTLIGHT 3 MAJORETTE 1,2, 3,4 Captain 4 FT A 1 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 LAB BAND 1,2, 3, 4 DANCE BAND 1,2,3, 4 PROM COURT 3 FFA COURT 3, 4 HOMECOMING PRINCESS 3 WILLIAM M. KAISER BASEBALL 1,2 MARSHA ANN GRANT LIBRARY HELP 1,2 FTA3.4 MARC C. HOFFMAN BASKETBALL 1,2,3 COACHES HELP 1,2, 3, 4 LISA CARRIE HOUSTON VOLLEYBALL 1,3 SOFTBALL 1,2, 3,4 STUDENT COUNCIL 3, 4 FTA 3 COACHES HELP 4 HOMECOMING COURT 4 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 Above: Lori Lehr, Mary Dudeck, Mary Schilling, Rich Pratt, and Dawn Albert work during after school hours to paint the Senior poster. Across: Marc Hoffman, Dan Rickert, and Marc Maurer crowd around their idol, Coach Kassing. 21 JAMIE H. KARBAN RODNEY WILFRED KINZINGER KEVIN WILLIAM KOENIGSTEIN BRIAN P. KORVES CARLA. KREHER DOUGLAS JAMES LAUMBATTUS SUSAN MELISA LAWRENCE LORI ANN LEHR STEVEN DANIEL LEHR NOW AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND CLOSE, PERSONAL FRIENDSHIPS WITH FACULTY AND FRIENDS ARE PART OF THE PAST. JENNIFER L. LISCHER AMY ELIZABETH MITCHELL DONALD KEITH MOESER LARRY W. MUELLER THERESA A. NADLER MARC CHARLES MAURER BETH ANN MOHR JON JAY OZIER 23 JAMIE H. KARBAN FFA 1,2,3 COACHES HELP 1 FFA COURT 1,2,3 HOT COURT 3 PROM COURT 3 HOMECOMING PRINCE 1 DOUGLAS JAMES LAUMBATTUS FFA 1,2,3, 4 Assistant Secretary 3 Secretary 4 Section Vice-president 4 PLAY 3 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 LAB BAND 3, 4 DANCE BAND 3, 4 FFA COURT 3, 4 RODNEY WILFRED KINZINGER FFA 1,2, 3,4 Reporter 3 President 4 HONOR SOCIETY 2, 3,4 President 4 SPOTLIGHT 3, 4 MATH TEAM 1,2,3, 4 JETS TEAM 3, 4 BAND 1,2, 3,4 LAB BAND 3, 4 DANCE BAND 3, 4 FFA COURT 1,2, 3, 4 CARL A.KREHER FFA 1,2 KEVIN WILLIAM KOENIGSTEIN FFA 1,2, 3,4 Treasurer 4 HONOR SOCIETY 3, 4 MATH TEAM 1,2, 3,4 JETS TEAM 3, 4 BRIAN P. KORVES FFA 2, 3, 4 PLAY 1,2,3 VESPA 1 LIBRARY HELP 2 BAND AIDE 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 Above: Don’t worry Chris Amann, we won't make fun of your beenie! Below: Donna Schneider takes time out for a quick grin but Joyce Birkner won’t be distracted. Right: Mr. Martin teaches Robyn Burns the art of tie tying, something her mother never taught her. STEVEN DANIEL LEHR BASEBALL 1,2, 3,4 FCA 2, 3, 4 STUDENT COUNCIL 4 President 4 VESPA 3 JETS TEAM 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 President 3 COACHES HELP 4 SUSAN MELISA LAWRENCE FT A 2 CHORUS 2 LORI ANN LEHR HOT 1,2, 3, 4 VOLLEYBALL 1,2, 3, 4 Captain 4 SOFTBALL 1,2, 3, 4 SPOTLIGHT 1,2, 3, 4 Assistant Sports Editor 3 Sports Editor 4 VESPA 1,2, 3,4 OFFICE HELP 1,2 NURSE’S HELP 3, 4 HOT COURT3 AMY ELIZABETH MITCHELL STUDENT COUNCIL 1, 2,3, 4 JACKETTE 2 GUIDANCE HELP 4 FTA 2 LARRY W. MUELLER FFA 1,2, 3,4 Sentinel 3 JENNIFER L. LISCHER VOLLEYBALL MANAGER 1 PLAY 2, 3 Stage Crew 2 Student Director 3 VOLLEYBALL STATISTICIAN 1 VESPA 4 GUIDANCE HELP 2, 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 MARC CHARLES MAURER BASEBALL 1,2, 3,4 BASKETBALL 1,2 COACHES HELP 4 HOT COURT 3 BETH ANN MOHR FTA 1,4 ART CLUB 1 Far Left: Lori Lehr says, “Whoops! as she realizes she's been a little messy with her lunch. Left: Don Moeser thought he would escape learning to cook by not taking Foods. Above: Greg Rowold and Dan Rickert horse around on the bleachers during lunch hour. Vice-president 4 BASKETBALL 1,2, 3,4 BASEBALL 2,3, 4 FCA 4 HONOR SOCIETY 2, 3,4 Treasurer 4 MATH TEAM 1,2,3, 4 JETS TEAM 3, 4 CLASS PRESIDENT 1, 2, 3, 4 BAND 1,2,3, 4 LAB BAND 1,2,3, 4 DANCE BAND 1,2,3, 4 HOMECOMING KING 4 HOT COURT 3 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 FFA COURT 3, 4 DONALD KEITH MOESER BASEBALL 1,4 BASKETBALL 1,2, 3,4 LIBRARY HELP 2 COACHES HELP 3 HOT COURT 3 PROM COURT 3 THERESA A. NADLER STUDENT COUNCIL 2, 3,4 GUIDANCE HELP 1,3 FTA 1,2,4 ART CLUB 1 JON JAY OZIER BASEBALL 1,4 BASKETBALL 1,2, 3,4 25 JEFFREY BENJAMIN PETROWICH RICHARD ALAN PRATT DANIEL JOHN RICKERT DANIEL D. ROBERTSON GREGORY A. ROWALD STANLEY J. RUHMANN BRENT EDWARD SANDERS MARY A. SCHILLING DONNA E. SCHNEIDER 26 MARK D. SCHOTT SCOTT A. SPIER SHERYL LYNN STROH JEFFREY WAYNE WINTER G. JOHN WAHLIG PATRICIA ANN WEBER GLENDAANN YOUNG BRENDA KAYE YOUNG JOHN PHILLIP WOOLFORD JEFFREY BENGAMIN PETROWICH FFA 1,2, 3,4 Historian 3 Reporter 4 VESPA 4 BAND AIDE 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 President 4 LAB BAND 3, 4 DANCE BAND 3, 4 RICHARD ALAN PRATT BASEBALL 1,2, 3,4 BASKETBALL 2, 3 FCA 4 BAND AIDE 2, 3,4 BAND 1,2, 3,4 LAB BAND 3, 4 DANCE BAND 3, 4 JETS TEAM 4 DANIEL JOHN RICKERT FFA 1.2, 3, 4 Conductor 3 Sentinel 4 STUDENT COUNCIL 4 MATH TEAM 1,2 COACHES HELP 4 FFA COURT 1,2, 3, 4 HOMECOMING COURT 4 GREGORY A. ROWOLD STANLEY J. RUHMANN DANIEL D. ROBERTSON BASEBALL 1 FFA 2 BASKETBALL 1,2 LIBRARY HELP 1 FT A 3,4 BRENT EDWARD SANDERS FFA 1 LIBRARY HELP 1,2 BAND 1 MARY A. SCHILLING HOT 1,2, 3,4 Vice-president of public relations 3 President 4 DONNA E. SCHNEIDER FFA 2 HOT 3, 4 Vice-president of public Now we have reached the top — Seniors. It seems such a short time ago since we became high school students. Since our freshman days, we, the members of the Class of 1983,have looked forward to graduation from high school with anticipation and joy — for this was our goal at the end and a four-year trial of learning. But now with graduation so close, the picture has taken on a different aspect for we see not only the toil and labor but also the fun and pleasure which we have had in our high school years. As we look back over these years, we cannot help but feel a bit of sadness that we must now leave each other and go in different ways. As we reminisce, we find that we have learned and accomplished much — not only in our school work, but in our relationship with others as well. We are now ready to do our best in life. Above: Don Moeser tries unsuccessfully to escape the photographer. Across: John Wahlig does his mid-day stretches in World Lit. HONOR SOCIETY 3,4 Secretary 4 QUILL AND SCROLL 2, 3, 4 PLAY MAKE-UP 3 PEP CLUB 1 SPOTLIGHT 2, 3, 4 BASKETBALL STATISTICIAN 3,4 VESPA 1,2, 3,4 Co-assistant editor 3 Co-editor 4 CLASS OFFICER 2, 3, 4 Secretary 2,4 Vice-president 4 OFFICE HELP 1,2 NURSE’S HELP 2 FT A 4 HOMECOMING COURT 4 HOT COURT 3 PROM STEERING COMMITTEE 3 relations 4 OFFICE HELP 4 LIBRARY HELP 2 FTA2.4 COACHES HELP 4 MARK D. SCHOTT FFA 4 PLAY 1,2,3 VESPA 2,3, 4 LIBRARY HELP 4 G. JOHN WAHLIG BASEBALL 1,2, 3, 4 BASKETBALL 1,2, 3, 4 FCA 1,2, 3, 4 COACHES HELP 3, 4 HOMECOMING COURT 2, 3, 4 Prince 2,3 PROM COURT 3, 4 Prince 3 JOHN PHILLIP WOOLFORD FFA 1,2,3 BASKETBALL 1,2 NOT PICTURED CHERI ANN STEINWAGNER SCOTT A. SPIER BAND 1,2 PATRICIA ANN WEBER FFA 3,4 Assistant secretary 4 HOT 1,2 PEP CLUB 1 CHEERLEADER 1,2, 3, 4 SPOTLIGHT 3 VOLLEYBALL STATISTICIAN 1 VESPA 1 OFFICE HELP 3 GUIDANCE HELP 1 FTA 4 BAND 1,2, 3, 4 LAB BAND 4 HOMECOMING QUEEN 4 FFA COURT 3, 4 Sweetheart 4 SHERYL LYNN STROH HOT 1,2, 3,4 FTA 2, 3 JEFFREY WAYNE WINTER BASEBALL 1,2,4 BASKETBALL 1,2,3 STUDENT COUNCIL 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4 FCA 1 CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT 1 OFFICE HELP 1,2,3 COACHES HELP 2 GLENDA ANN YOUNG FTA 4 BRENDA KAYE YOUNG FTA 4 Above: Doug Laumbattus was chosen to represent the Senior class during the pie-eating contest. Doug Laumbattus proves that a sloppy eater is also a quick eater as he beats the other pie-eaters. Seniors!! Above Left SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Bottom Larry Mueller. President Top Dawn Albert. Treasurer. Mr Tom Germann. Sponsor. Becky Gamble. Vice-president. and Mary Schilling. Secretary Not Pictured Mrs Fran Axley. Sponsor Above Right Greg Rowold waits for Mrs Axley to finally help him make a schedule change Middle Left Rich Pratt and Tim Hager get a few laughs out of the strange things some of the other Algebra students are wearing Middle Right Mary Dudeck tries to rub that last bit of paint off her face before the photographer catches her Across Chris Amann gives Amy Mitchell a hug on her last day at NACHS Above Left: During the Pep Rally. Dawn Albert Jx -helps to inspire fighting spirit into the Jackets before the Homecoming S Game Above Right: A few dedicated Seniors stayed gj after school to draw and v paint this, the Senior class poster Left: Marc Hoff- j man dreams of the day he can become a ref just like : 7 Coach Kassmg Right A. ' few Senior Adv Comp. students show mixed • reactions to Mr. Martin's definition of an essay Bot- £• tom Left: John Wahlig grins as he attempts the 7 • last of his seven free throws Bottom Right:|jjp Joyce Birkner. and Tami -Bush pose in front of the 3rd and 4th hour art ; classes painting finaiss i V£K{) musk. west Kurt Tim Sammy Hager flashes his pearly whites. nj cm WUEST LANE - FREEBURG, IL 62243 (618) 539-3419 or 475-3588 IN THE COURSE OF TIME The feeling ... Of times rushing past So quickly — too quickly! Many friends will soon leave To go out on their own Bringing closer thoughts of my future. Senior year rushes to meet me, College just around the corner. I feel... As if I’m sprinting through the days Out of breath, wanting to slow the pace, Slow the hours to minutes To savor each more fully To postpone the future Scared of what may come, The changes I may not like. I wish ... For everyone and everything To remain the same, To keep the closeness And affection of my friends, For time to standstill. If not,... Then for life always to be as good — As now. Author Unknown Cherie Ann Steinwagner Seniors — Class of 1983 Colors: Blue and White Flower: White Rose Motto: The key to happiness is having dreams. The key to success is making them come true. Sponsors: Frances Axley Thomas Germann Officers: President: Larry Mueller Vice-President: Becky Gamble Secretary: Mary Schilling Treasurer: Dawn Albert We Are Now Ready to Do Our Best in Life. DARLENE’S BEAUTY SHOP 909 South Street New Athens, IL 62264 Phone: 475-3513 Hours: Tues. Thru. Friday 8-5 If your style isn’t becoming to you you should be coming to me. Helene Curtis Perms Jhirmack Products Skin Care Taught LEHR’S MEAT MARKET A LLHRSmaWT 'A e CLkite M m. Owners: David, Carolyn, and Jeff Lehr 102 South VanBuren Street New Athens, IL 62264 Phone: 475-2088 Hours: 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. 33 ADMINISTRATION To learn and never be filled is wisdom; to teach and never be weary is love. A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. School Policies Are John L. Ingalls has been the Superintendent at NACHS for 4 years. He received his Master’s Degree in Literature at Illinois College at Jacksonville and also a Master’s in Education at Sangamon State University in Springfield. He enjoys working with the students and feels curiosity are two traits students should have. Joyce Dudeck works for Mr. Ingalls and is the bookkeeper for NACHS. She is also capable of filling in as a substitute for most teachers. Juanita Dudeck has been secretary to the Superintendent for 29 years. In her spare time she enjoys drawing and painting. SCHOOL BOARD — Left to Right: Sue Kosarek, Jeff Crawford, Norman Koenigstein, Lavern Kinzinger, Harold Haubrich Jr., Sylvester Mehrmann, Ardell Schoepp, and Jack Boyett. Set by Administration Dale J. Carr, Assistant Superintendent, has been at NACHS for 13 years, the first seven as a junior high math teacher. Co-operation and perseverance are the two qualities he looks for in a student. Mr. Carr’s most rewarding experiences are graduation ceremonies. He received his B.S. Elementary Education and M.S. Education Administration from SIU Edwardsville. Mr. Carr takes a peek into the office to see who is causing all the trouble. Working diligently. Peggy Idecker stops to take a moment to smile at the photographer. Peggy Idecker, secretary to Mr. Carr, has been working at NACHS 5 years. When asked why she became a secretary, Peggy stated, “I enjoy working with the teachers and students, and no one else could have a better boss than Mr. Carr has been.” We Leave Behind Our Appreciation THOMAS GERMANN 14 Years Algebra I, Introduction to Computers, Geometry, Fun, Individual, and Business Math. Softball, Senior Class, and JV Basketball. Mr. Germann's most embarrassing moment was when he was told by a female student that his pants were ripped — all the way up to the belt loop. REBAJONES 16 Years Typing I and II, Shorthand I, and Accounting VESPA and Quill and Scroll Teaching Shorthand is an embarrassing moment for Ms. Jones. RICHARD PETROWICH 21 Years Agriculture I, II, and III, Basic Agriculture Mechanics, Agriculture Mechanics II, and Special Agriculture Topics Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Junior Class Mr. Petrowich looks for students who accept responsibility and are enthusiastic about learning. ALBARNES 12 Years Chemistry and 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Mr. Barnes most embarrassing moment was the fire in the chemistry lab. KENTON E. MARTIN 13 Years English II, Advanced Composition, Basic Grammar and Composition, and World Literature. Honor Society and Sophomore Class. Mr. Martin knows he’s a teacher when he makes someone THINK. LORI RUBEMEYER 6 Years Health Education and School Nurse Mrs. Rubemeyer looks for motivation and goal orientation in a student. WARREN TROTTER 10 Years Computer Math, Algebra II, 8th Grade Math, Technical and Business Math Volleyball (High and Grade School) Mr. Trotter knows he's a teacher when his hands turn blue from the El Marko. PAUL BEROWSKI 15 Years English I, English and Communications, and German I, II, and III Student Council and Junior Class Mr. Berowski's most rewarding experience was the second trip to Munich, Germany with the largest and best group. TOM TOBIAS 1 Year Drawing and Painting l-IV, Crafts, and Basic Design Mr. Tobias knows he’s a teacher when he stops taking things personally. NORBERT KASSING 11 Years Physical Education Junior High Basketball Mr. Kassing became a teacher because he enjoys young people. DON D. SEXTION 30 Years Instrumental Music Bands Mr. Section became a teacher because he enjoys relating musically with young people. STEVE MUELLER 4 Years Earth Science and Biology I and II Having Mr. Berowski send a student up to ask him if ants pant is Mr. Mueller’s most embarrassing moment. (He would not say whether or not ants really pant.) PEGGY TINNEY 11 Years Orientation to Home Economics, Foods, Family Living, and Child Development Mrs. Tinney knows she’s a teacher when it’s a weekend and she’s grading papers. GELNDA DUNN 12 Years Physical Education Freshman Class Mrs. Dunn admires a student who demonstrates good sportsmanship. THELMA RENSHAW 13 Years Librarian RIF Co-Ordinator Mrs. Renshaw knows she’s a teacher when she’s glad to be home from all the noise and confusion but can’t wait to get back. For the Efforts That You Have Put Forth in Guiding Us in the Past Year. Teachers picket at the beginning of the year. ELIZABETH BRIESACHER 4 Years Learning Disability Sophomore Class Mrs. Briesacher became a teacher because she likes working with people and teaching is never boring. PHILLIP POWERS 10 Years US History, World History, and American Government Freshman Class One of his most embarrassing moments was when a student threw-up in his waste basket — he didn’t think his lecture was that bad. BOB MATZENBACHER 7 Years Physical Education and Driver Education Varsity Baseball and Jr. High Baseball Mr. Matzenbacher’s most rewarding experience was coaching the 1982 baseball team. FREDBLUMBERG 10 Years Economics, Geography, Consumer Education, and Drafting Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Varsity Basketball, and Assistant Baseball Coach. Willingness to work hard, dependability, and consciousness are qualities Mr. Blumberg looks for in a student. FRANCES K. AXLEY 14 Years Career Education and Guidance Counselor Senior Class When asked when she knew she was a teacher, Mrs. Axley replied. “You do the best job that you know how, but it doesn’t seem to matter to many people but let one little mistake be made and everyone has something to say.’’ Cooks, Custodians, and Bus Drivers COOKS — L to R: Mrs. Ethel Buettner, Mrs. Muriel Petrowich, Mrs. Verla Mae Hoffman and Mrs. Mary Morovitz. The cooks and lunchstand workers put a great deal of time and effort into preparing hot meals for the students. Making the food, filling trays, washing tables, and cleaning up for the next day were just a few of their many jobs. The bus drivers and custodians also worked at various jobs in the school. Custodians helped with cafeteria cleaning and also with keeping the rest of the school in order, while bus drivers dropped students off safely to and from school. ■ LUNCHSTAND WORKERS — Mrs. Margaret Barlow, and Mrs. June Loesche. Above: Mrs. Barlow takes it easy and counts the money after working at the busy lunchstand. Right: BUS DRIVERS AND CUSTODIANS — Mr. George Fietsam, Mr. Wyman Huber. Mr. Floyd Reuss, Mr. Dennis Schatte. Mrs. Marie Wilderman, Mr. Ray Reuss, and Mrs. Dixie Buechler. CLUBS AND SPORTS To the Kid on the End of the Bench Used with permission from UNITED TECHNOLOGIES. Champions once sat where you're sitting, kid The Football Hall of Fame (and every other Hall of Fame) is filled with names of people who sat. week after week. without getting a spot of mud on their well-laundered uniforms Generals. senators. surgeons. prize-winning novelists, professors, business executives started on the end of a bench, too Don't sit and study your shoe tops. Keep your eye on the game Watch tor defensive lapses Look for offensive opportunities If you don't think you're in a great spot. wait until you see how many would like to take it away from you at next spring practice What you do from the bench this season. could put you on the field next season, as a player. or back in the grandstand as a spectator Math Tearn Team Placed First at Carbondale JUNIOR AND SENIOR MATH TEAMS — Front: Greg Junge, Jeff Thornton, Scott Weaver, Carol Parker, Jane Fiorina. Top: Kevin Koenigstein, Rodney Kinzinger, Dawn Albert. Not Pictured: Donna Schilling, Mary Schilling. NACHS Math Team attended two competitions, the first being Red Bud Math Contest. The competition among the area schools was tough, but Laurel Short brought home a fifth place individual award. The team then traveled to Southern Illinois University at Carbon-dale, where they competed in the Mathematics field day. NACHS team placed first out of 11 schools with freshmen placing fourth; sophomores, second; juniors, first; and seniors, first. ■ FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE MATH TEAMS — Front: Vicki Kaegel. Lisa Schreiber, Laurel Short. Top: Tracy Bochantin, Betsy Pannier. Marvin Gaubatz, Dan Albert. Not Pictured: Tabitha Wilson. 44 £k«pr «� � ori OEsEE RIESS FORD Raymond L. Pour Sales Representative RIESS FORD, INC. Route 2 Box 121 Marissa, IL 62257 Marissa (618)295-2331 New Athens: (618) 475-3430 Jets Team Jets Academic Team Competes at BAC Sitting: Carol Parker, Maurice Parker, Melissa Kaegel. Standing: Sponsor Mr. Tom Germann, Doug Kosarek, Larry Mueller, Dawn Albert, Steve Lehr, Rodney Kinzinger, Greg Junge. Scott Weaver. Top: Robyn Burns, Kevin Koenigstein. The academic team competed in tests given by the University of Illinois’ Junior Engineering Technical Society. The tests, given at Belleville Area College, covered six academic areas. Each member competed in two different areas and took two sixty minute tests.! - National Honor Society HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS — Rodney Klnzlnger, President; Mr. Kenton Martin, Advisor; Dawn Albert, Vice-President; Mary Schilling, Secretary; Larry Mueller, Treasurer. Left: SENIOR MEMBERS — Mr. Kenton Martin, Advisor; Larry Mueller, Robyn Burns, Mary Schilling, Doug Laumbattus, Sheryl Stroh, Kevin Koenigstein, Patty Hentzel, Rodney Kinzinger, Dawn Albert. Below: SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR MEMBERS — Sitting: Donna Schilling, Tracy Bochan-tin, Michelle Morovitz, Melissa Kaegel, Betsy Pannier. Standing: Jeff Thornton, Scott Weaver, Dale Hall. NACHS' outstanding students are selected by the faculty to join the National Honor Society. These students must have attained a B average and must show excellent achievement in the four areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. New Athens Chapter of the Honor Society held a banquet to honor members and their parents at Fischers Restaurant. This society provides a tutoring service for students who need extra help in their studies. ■ 46 Quill and Scroll QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS — Front Row. L to R: Carol Weber, Mary Schilling, Robyn Burns, Ms. Reba Jones, Sponsor; Michelle Morovitz, Dawn Albert, Lisa Main, Todd Harris, Honorary Member. Back Row; Nancy Waeltz, Lisa McBride, Tammy Magill, Tracy Bochantin, Donna Schilling, and Joyce Birkner. On May 12 the Quill and Scroll Induction ceremony and banquet was held at Four Flags Restaurant in Red Bud. Members of the Spotlight and Vespa staffs were invited. To become a member of the Quill and Scroll Society, a person must be either a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, and be in the upper third of his class in scholastic standings. He must also have done superior work in some phase of journalism in school publications work such as writing, editing, management, or production. Last of all, he must be approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. The new inductees were Joyce Birkner, Tracy Bochantin, Robyn Burns, Todd Harris, Honorary Member; Tammy Magill, Lisa Main, Lisa McBride, Nancy Waeltz, and Carol Weber. ■ Above, Right: Lisa Main happily accepts her award from Dawn Albert. Right: Michelle Morovitz lights the Candle of Loyalty. VESPA STAFF — First Row: Tracy Bochantin, Lisa McBride. Second Row: Shannon Smith, Jeff Petrowich, Todd Harris, Stacey Stallman, Kara Smith, Stacy Deterding. Third Row: Connie Queen, Phyllis Parker. Jill Lyons, Lori Lehr, Sheri Freudenberg, Beth Buettner, Jennifer Lischer, Lisa Main. Not Pictured: Robyn Burns, Jeff Thornton, Mark Schott, and Josette Witmer. VESPA Staff Lived by Their Deadlines Phyllis Parker and Sheri Freudenberg work diligently to meet the deadline. Everyone on the yearbook staff, besides being creative and having good writing skills, must have a genuine interest and be willing to work. Many hours are spent meeting deadlines and completing a successful yearbook. The VESPA staff used their creativity very much in planning The Year in Review” and tried new ideas not found in previous VESPAS. The VESPA staff is under the supervision of Ms. Reba Jones.B 48 - VESPA OFFICERS VESPA OFFICERS — Jane Fiorina, business manager; assistant; editor: Tammy Magill, head photographer; Ms. Donna Schilling, co-assistant editor; Mary Schilling, co- Hones, advisor, editor. Dawn Albert, co-editor; Michelle Morovitz, co- NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 till 4:30 Friday 9 till 7:30 Saturday 9 till 12 (drive-up only) Home Office: (618) 475-2183 Route 1 Box 372 New Athens, IL 62264 Branch Office: (618) 539-5547 309 South State Street Freeburg, IL 62243 Serving over 5,000 customers. 49 Spotlight The Spotlight faced discontinuation at the beginning of the year, but soon Beth Winter and Vicki Walsh, of the Journal Press, took over the sponsorship and the staff began to work. The staff tried to keep students informed on news of clubs, dances, sports, and students' opinions. The “Roving Reporter” is a favorite, since the students get to give their opinion on a specific issue. The biggest issue is the Senior issue, which shows such things as the Seniors’ past pictures, their pet peeves, favorites, advice, wills and what their goals are in life. The Co-Editors were Joyce Birkner and Julie Lyons, and they were assisted by Carol Weber and Nancy Waeltz, Co-Asst. Editors.B CURTC. LINDAUER Attorney at Law 113 N. Van Buren New Athens, IL (618) 233-0704 SPOTLIGHT STAFF AND OFFICERS — Bottom: Nancy Waeltz, Co-Assistant Editor; Carol Weber, Co-Assistant Editor; Julie Lyons, Co-Editor; Joyce Birkner, Co-Editor. First Row: Debbie Sauerwein, Beth Buettner, Shannon Smith, LeAnn Barnett, Lori Lehr, Tracy Bochantin, Michelle Morovitz, Michelle Hargrove, Lisa Schreiber. Top: Donna Schilling and Mary Schilling. 50 Student Council During the first referendum. Over the MEMBERS — Top Row: Jill Lyons, Theresa Nadler. Second Row: Steve Lehr, Becky Kosarek, Jeff Winter, Lisa Houston. Third Row: Dan Rickert, Michelle Moeser. Fourth Row: Robyn Burns, Tami Bush, Tammy Magill. Fifth Row: Diane Schoepp, Julie Lyons. Sixth Row: Karen Steinwagner, James Light, Amy Mitchell, Paul Berowski. Seventh Row: Marla Litteken, Susy Walta, Carolyn Wilson, Mike Walton. Below: Diane Schoepp and Julie Lyons announce the Homecoming Court during the dance. semester, Student Council helped accomplish a bigger goal than just its normal Homecoming duties. Walking door to door, distributing informational flyers, taking a schoolwide student opinion poll, and making a speech at the Senior Citizens Center were small factors in passing a much needed school Thanksgiving holiday, food was collected and distributed to the underprivileged, elderly, and shutins. January 3, was the start of a hectic Homecoming Week, from poster making to voting for Homecoming Court. The club also took a “Favorite Lunch” poll for the cooks.B Below: Steve Lehr and Mike Walton hang the Homecoming posters. Above: OFFICERS — Left to Right: Paul Berowski, Sponsor; Jeff Winter, Treasurer; Michelle Moeser, Secretary; Julie Lyons, Vice-President; Steve Lehr, President. H.O.T. Above: JUNIORS AND SENIORS — Left to Right: Jackie Lake, Leann Barnett, Shannon Smith, Julie Woolford, Nancy Waeltz, Lisa Main, Donna Schilling, Dawn Cummins. Susan Schilling, Mary Schilling, Gail Birkner, Tami Bush, Donna Schneider, Mary Dudeck, Sheryl Stroh, Lori Lehr, Becky Gamble, Sue Gamble, Denise Claunch, Debbie Sauerwein, Tina Wilder-man. and Dawn Albert. Below: OFFICERS — Sitting: Mary Dudeck, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer; Dawn Albert, Vice-President; Sheri Freudenberg, Sophomore Representative; Mary Schilling, President. Standing: Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, Sponsor; Donna Schneider, Vice-President of Public Relations; Tami Bush, Secretary; Gail Birkner, Vice-President of Points; and Becky Gamble, Treasurer. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES — Left to Right: Lori Main, Phyllis Parker, Sheri Freudenberg, Janel Woodrome, Barb Cain, Susy Walta, Kara Smith, Diane Fietsam, Beth Buettner, Tabitha Wilson, Christy Main, and Marla Litteken. A new sponsor was found in Mrs. Joyce Dudeck and HOT became even more successful than in previous years. The year started with a 3-day initiation in which freshman members wore things such as band-aides on their noses and carried kiddy” lunchboxes. HOT members were soon immersed in the selling of Tupperware and Stanley and then with their most successful bake sale ever, held on February 18, Senior Night. The money made was used to finance the annual Dance on March 25. Installing new officers, and honoring seniors, mothers, and outstanding members brought the year to a close on the annual banquet, May 5.■ H.O.T. Far Left: Jackie Lake unsuccessfully tries to hide her band-aided nose before the photographer catches her. Left: Tabitha Wilson shows everyone what a model housewife would look like. BALFOUR-TAYLOR “Class Rings” “Yearbooks” Wm. Blewett, Manager P.O. Box 759 Carbondale, Illinois 62901 1825 Mordale Shopping Center (618) 549-2222 DENNIS AUTO SALES DENNIS AUTO SALES Route 1 Baldwin Road (618) 475-3115 Dennis Breithaupt and Dennis Halle, Owners 53 FFA Officers FFA OFFICERS — Jeff Petrowich, Reporter; Rodney Secretary; Patty Weber, Chapter Sweetheart; Kevin Kinzinger, President; Dawn Albert, Chapter Sister; Koenigstein, Treasurer; Dan Rickert, Sentinel. Larry Mueller, Vice President; Doug Laumbattus, CENTRAL STATES • to V S •AT OM BOTTLING COMPANY Route 51 Duquoin, IL 62832 (618) 542-2101 DON BARNHART AND NATHAN M. AVERY, OWNERS FFA FFA MEMBERS — First Row: David Skorcz, Brian Korves, Tracy Bochantin, Mark Boelling, Brian Napier, John Link, Tim Burns, Randy Ret-tinghouse, Mike Lischer. Second Row: Ms. Rose Roider — student teacher. George Lake, Larry Gale, Mike McKinney, Betsy Pannier, Nancy Lieter, Brian Cortner, Bob Harwerth. Third Row: Mark Barlow, Carl Birkner, Allen Schott. Gary Koenigstein, Keith Jansen, Wayne Shubert, Murray Wayland. Fourth Row: Carl Mansfield, Chris Amann, Maurice Parker, Roger Trog, Larry Weber, Mark Schott. Not Pictured: Louis Birkner, Colleen Ruhmann, Tom Weber. The FFA, under the supervision of Mr. Richard Petrowich, upheld their reputation of leadership and character by again winning many awards. They brought home first place in the Section 22 Parliamentary Procedure Contest, three firsts in the Section 22 Public Speaking Contest, five first Section 22 Foundation Awards, three District V Foundation Awards, and a first in Section 22 Farm Management Contest. The FFA also held their annual banquet, which was a big success, on April 7. The annual FFA Sweetheart dance was held on November 6. During the year the FFA took educational field trips to various places.B Tommy Weber receives a stunt from Larry Mueller during the FFA initiation. 55 Aides LIBRARY HELP — Thad Rehmer, Jay Hancock, Jeff Qeaschel, Mrs. Renshaw, Donna Galle, Carrie VanRotz, Mark Schott, and Janel Woodrome. NACHS Runs Smoother With Help of Aides Across: BAND AIDES AND NURSE’S HELP — Front Row: Brian Korves, Jeff Petrowich, Lori Lehr, and Sherri Mehrmann. Back Row: Bill Kirkpatrick, Kevin Birkner, and Brent Dudeck. Below: GUIDANCE HELP — First Row: Jane Fiorina, Amy Mitchell, Jennifer Lischer, Barb Thompson, and Donna Schilling. Second Row: Michelle Morovitz, Robyn Burns. Joyce Light, and Patty Robertson. Each year at NACHS many students give up their study hall so they may offer their services to the various members of the administration. They choose between high school, grade school, and superintendent's office help, nurse’s help, band aide, coach’s help, and teacher's aide; and their jobs include running errands, grading papers, coaching PE classes, directing the band, collecting absentees, returning books to their shelves, filing records, and patching up boo-boos. These students were so efficient that the school would probably not be able to function without them. ■ Aides TEACHER’S HELP — Sitting: Dawn Albert, Marsha Grant, Shannon Cain, Stephanie Miller, Jeff Geaschel, Jill Lyons, Julie Woolford, Nancy Liefer. Standing, L to R: Carol Weber, Lori Main. Debbie Sauerwein, Wanda Vogt, Vicki Kaegel, Lisa Ritter, Donna Schneider, Murray Wayland, Carl Birkner, Todd Harris, Stan Ruhmann, Chris Amann, Allen Schott, Matthew Hanft, Brent Dudeck, Jeff Vayette, Wayne Nadler, Bill Kirkpatrick. Dan Rickert, Kara Smith, and Nancy Waeltz. Top: Jeff Winter, John Wagner, and Marc Hoffman. Not Pictured: Valerie Meredith, Sheri Freudenberg, Brenda Young, Lisa Seger, Diane Fietsam, Denise Claunch, Patty Weber, Carl Kreher, Mary Schilling, Bill Kaiser, Dan Albert, Larry Gale, Mike McKinney, Beth Mohr, Theresa Nadler, Robyn Burns, Jane Fiorina and Glenda Young. COACH’S HELP — Front: Beth Buettner, Stacey Stallman, Steve Lehr, John Wahlig, Marc Maurer, and John Woolford. Second: Wanda Vogt, Greg Rowold, Chris Amann, and John Wagner. Third: Jamie Karban, Dan Rickert, Marc Hoffman, Paul Hargrove, Michelle Hargrove, Donna Schneider, and Mitchell Pirtle. OFFICE HELP — Front Row: Melinda Meredith, Valerie Ret-tinghouse, Phyllis Parker, Lisa McBride, Denise Claunch, Dawn Cummins, Melissa Keagel, Colleen Ruhmann, Jane Fiorina, Stacey Stallman, Joyce Light, and Stan Ruhmann. Second: John Link, Terry Koester, Wayne Nadler, Rich Pratt, Kevin Birkner, Jeff Idecker, Jeff Winter, Paul Hargrove, Marc Hoffman, Donna Schneider, and Gail Birkner. Jackettes and Majorettes The Jackettes and Majorettes guided the NACHS band through many parades. The Jackettes are nominated and then voted upon by the band members. They practice several hours during the school year and before the parades to perfect their routines. The Majorettes follow behind the Jackettes and tell the band when to play songs, slow down and stop. These girls also practice many hours perfecting routines to be performed with the songs. The Majorettes and Jackettes marched in the following parades: the Homecoming Parade, the Shriners’ Parade, and the Halloween Parade. MAJORETTES — Above: Diane Schoepp, Patty Hentzel and Susan Schilling. Right: JACKETTES — Front Row: Michelle Moeser. Tami Bush, Paula Fluck, Phyllis Parker, Sheri Freudenberg, Lori Main. Back Row: Michelle Hargrove. Marla Litteken, and Lisa Main. 58 NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND CAR WASH 509 S. Market Phone: 475-3480 Hours: 1-3 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. Cecil and Rudy Alfeldt Owners Since 1966 Band Above: FRENCH HORNS — Jill Lyons, Becky Kosarek, Diane Schoepp, and Mitch Pirtle. Right: Don Sexton, Band Director. Band Receives 29th Superior Rating LAB BAND — Sitting: Tim Hager. Dale Hall, Tina Wilderman. Doug Kosarek, Patty Hentzel, Bill Kirkpatrick, Mary Dudeck, Scott Weaver, Larry Mueller. Julie Lyons, Dawn Cummins. Tammy Magill, Jane Fiorina, Patty Weber, Sherri Mehrmann, Carol Parker. Standing: Jeff Idecker, Rich Pratt, Jeff Petrowich, Brent Dudeck, Rodney Kinzinger, Eric Breithaupt, Doug Laumbattus, John Wagner, Diane Schoepp. Jill Lyons, Becky Kosarek, Mitch Pirtle, Michelle Morovitz, Mr. Don Sexton — Director. 59 Above: DANCE BAND — Sitting: Tim Hager, Dale Hall, Tina Wilder-man, Doug Kosarek, Patty Hentzel, Bill Kirkpatrick, Mary Dudeck, Scott Weaver, Larry Mueller. Standing: Jeff Idecker, Richie Pratt, Jeff Petrowich, Brent Dudeck, Rodney Kinzinger, Eric Breithaupt, Doug Laumbattus, John Wagner, Michelle Morovitz, Don Sexton — director. SAXOPHONES — Mary Dudeck. Beth Buettner, Tina Wilderman, Tim Hager, Patty Hentzel, Larry Mueller, John Sandell. PERCUSSION — Steve Lehr, Craig Pratt, Brian Napier, Melissa Kaegel, Jeff Idecker, Brian Korves. Jennifer Lischer. 60 Band FLUTES AND OBOE — Connie Queen, Tammy Magill, Julie Lyons, Sherri CLARINETS AND LOW WOODWINDS — Dawn Wildermann, Patty Weber, Stephanie Miller, Nancy Liefer, Karen Cummins, Barb Cain, Nancy Waeltz, Sherri Steinwagner. TRUMPETS — First Row: Jeff Vayette, Jamie Newman, Eric Breithaupt, Lynn Weidemann, Dan Albert, Jay Hancock. Second Row: Richie Pratt, Rodney Kinzinger, Brent Dudeck, Jeff Petrowich. Mehrmann, Carol Parker, Michelle Morovitz, Jane Fiorina, Shannon Smith, Betsy Pannier. Not Pictured: Susan Schilling, Dawn Albert. TROMBONES, BARITONES, AND TUBAS — First Row: Dale Hall, Bill Kirkpatrick, Doug Kosarek. Second Row: Scott Weaver, John Wagner, Doug Laumbattus, Kevin Birkner. 61 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL (15-11) (10-11) Steelville 15-11 16-18 15-5 Wesclin 9-15 8-15 Valmeyer 15-7 10-15 15-7 Trico 15-33 11-15 15-6 Marissa 2-15 10-15 Central 15-11 13-15 6-15 Lebanon 15-3 15-6 Valmeyer 15-6 15-4 TRICO TOURNAMENT Sparta 1-15 7-15 Steelville 12-15 15-9 15-7 Trico 15-8 10-15 8-15 Trico 15-6 15-7 Marissa 12-15 15-10 7-15 Central 8-15 0-15 Dupo 15-6 15-11 Freeburg 3-15 2-15 Waterloo 10-15 12-15 Red Bud 18-20 2-15 Columbia 15-11 15-12 Wesclin 7-15 15-8 13-15 Lebanon 15-1 15-7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Red Bud 7-15 13-15 VARSITY BASKETBALL (15-11) NA OPP. 55 FREEBURG 53 68 LEBANON 57 49 WESCLIN 51 57 STEELVILLE 57 51 MARISSA 40 65 BREESE-CENTRAL 54 CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT 64 DUPO 44 64 SOUTHWESTERN PIASA 58 55 GIBAULT 52 45 VENICE 65 43 DUPO 41 59 FREEBURG 39 57 LEBANON 58 NASHVILLE TOURNAMENT 68 GREENVILLE 65 56 MATER DEI 61 50 MASCOUTAH 58 54 WATERLOO 53 74 REDBUD 53 48 COLUMBIA 44 58 GIBAULT 60 46 TRICO 53 39 WESCLIN 59 51 OKAWVILLE 72 49 MARISSA 52 81 BREESE-CENTRAL 60 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 41 MARISSA 45 (3 OT) JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (10-8) Steelville 15-7 15-2 Wesclin 15-11 4-15 15-12 Valmeyer 15-10 15-2 Trico 15-17 15-2 15-11 Marissa 9-15 1-15 Central 2-15 9-15 Lebanon 15-1 15-8 Valmeyer 15-2 15-7 Trico 15-11 15-4 Marissa 8-15 10-15 Central 10-15 15-11 13-15 Dupo 15-6 15-7 Freeburg 15-3 15-8 15-13 Waterloo 15-11 14-16 13-15 Red Bud 9-15 11-15 Columbia 15-6 9-15 7-15 Wesclin 5-15 15-9 10-15 Lebanon 15-5 15-2 62 JUNIOR VARSITY BAS S TBAtL (3-11) FREEBURG LEBANON WESCLIN STEELVILL MARISS EESE-CEN DUPO FREEBU LEBANO WATERL RED BU COLUM GIBAU TRIO VARSITY BASEBALL (17-11) NA 9 OKAWVILLE OPP. 0 9 SPARTA 2 2 MASCOUTAH 1 3 O’FALLON 6 2 EDWARDSVILLE 4 3 DUPO 2 3 TRIAD 5 1.1 CENTRAL 11,11 1 WATERLOO 2 6 REDBUD 3 12 STEELVILLE 2 10 LEBANON 5.F 9 ALTHOFF 4 4 MATER DEI 3 4 BELLEVILLE WEST 5 9 COLLINSVILLE 11 29 FREEBURG 12 2.5 WESCLIN 1.1 5.9 MARISSA 4,10 7 EAST ST. LOUIS 6 3 COLUMBIA 2 2 GRANITE CITY SOUTH 3 8 — REGIONALS — CHESTER 1 0 SPARTA 2 JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL (7-11-1) NA OPP. 6.6 OKAWVILLE 7.5 10 SPARTA 14 7.9 8 FREEBURG DUPO 9.4 8 1 TRIAD 12 6.5.5 WATERLOO 8.8.8 13,3 RED BUD 9.2 4 LEBANON 3 6 ALTHOFF 12 6 MATER DEI 4 0 BELLEVILLE WEST 10 2,17 GIBAULT 12,8 5 COLUMBIA 15 VARSITY SOFTBALL (13-10) NA OPP. 3 ft WESCLIN 2 11 DUPO 14 1 TRICO 14 9 jfl CENTRAL 16 23 OKAWVILLE 22 REDBUD 6 24 STEELVILLE 8 14 LEBANON 6 2 MARISSA 6 7 OKAWVILLE 6 5 CENTRAL 15 7 WESCLIN 6 13 GIBAULT 12 12 VALMEYER 5 8 COLUMBIA 20 4 MARISSA 11 8 FREEBURG 18 1 ALTHOFF 10 17 WATERLOO 7 — REGIONALS — 13 COLUMBIA 10 7 TRICO 1 3 MASCOUTAH 5 Vo n JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL ■ ■ 'i NA opp; 6 WATERLOO 3 WESCLIN 34 ST! 3 10 WATERLOO 14 7 FREEBURG 19 ! F — Forfeit due to tornado 63 Statisticians Left: VARSITY STATS — First Column: Mary Dudeck, Shannon Smith, and Donna Schilling. Second Column: Julie Lyons, Mary Schilling, and Denise Claunch. Right: JV STATS — First Row: Sherri Wilderman, Ann Berry. Second Row: Michelle Morovitz and Jill Lyons. Basketball Statisticians can always be spotted by the charts in their hands, and by the way their eyes avidly observe the game. When basketball season began, ten girls became stats for the JV and Varsity teams. They were relied upon by the coach and players for their Left: Stats created a homecoming poster to inspire the Jackets. Below: VOLLEYBALL STATS — Laurie Feig and Dawn Cummins. 64 accuracy. Assists, steals, charging fouls, fumbles, bad passes, and violations were included on the Plus-Minus Chart. The Rebound Chart contains defensive and offensive rebounds, while the field goals made and attempted by each player were recorded on the Shot Chart. The Possession Chart recorded at what time the ball changed hands. Statisticians for Volleyball were depended on to run the clock at all home games and also help as managers for the team.B Front: Sara Roley, Lisa Main, Jamie Newman, Jeff Thornton, Shannon Smith, Sheri Freudenberg. Doug Kosarek, Connie Queen, Michelle Morovitz, Becky Kosarek, Sherri Mehrmann, and Mary Dudeck. Back: Richie Pratt, Jeff Vayette, Kevin Birkner, Chris Amann, John Wahlig, Brent Dudeck, and Mr. Fred Blumberg, Sponsor. Not Pictured: Steve Lehr. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to anyone who would like to take part in group discussions concerning religion related to sports, family, and friends. During these discussions, FCA members share their views pertaining to God, especially in relation to sports events. FCA was involved in many activities such as, getting together for a Christmas party and then listening to a speaker give a presentation to them at a banquet in Fischer’s Restaurant on March 27, for all area FCA’s.B MAGIC COMB BEAUTY SHOP Owner — Arlene Geppert Hours — 8-4 p.m. 508 South Clinton Street New Athens, IL 62264 65 - VOLLEYBALL - VARSITY BUMFS OUT A 10-12 RECORD Volleyball Under New Coach Upper Left: Michelle Moeser practices her serving technique before the game. Upper Right: Lori Lehr sends another aced spike over the hands of the Freeburg blockers. Lower Right: Jill Lyons, besides practicing her setting, also does great shadow imitations. 66 VOLLEYBALL VARSITY TEAM — Front Row: Sherri Mehrmann, Lynn Weideman, Susy Walta, Karen Steinwagner, and Tamra Pryor. Back Row: Mary Dudeck, Jill Lyons, Sue Gamble, Betsy Pannier, Beth Buettner, and Michelle Moeser. Sherri Mehrmann demonstrates the proper way to remove one’s nose from a volleyball net after spiking. “Bump ... Set it up ... the spike!” was the philosophy of new volleyball coach Warren Trotter. Cooperation was also a major part of the volleyball team as many of the members had not played together until the first game. The varsity team consisted of two seniors, four juniors, four sophomores, and two freshmen, while JV consisted of four freshmen, and three sophomores. Sophomore setter Jill Lyons acquired the highest amount of sets, while senior Lori Lehr gained the most spikes. Individual awards were accomplished too, with Lori Lehr making the First All-Conference Team and also the News Democrat Third All-Area Team.® VOLLEYBALL Above: Hey J. V. find the ball, it’s time for the game to start. Upper Left: Mr. Trotter quickly explains that the ball goes over the net and not under. Below: J. V. — Front Row: Karen Steinwagner, Susy Walta, and Lynn Weidemann. Second Row: Diane Fiet-sam, Beth Buettner, Betsy Pannier, and Sherri Wilderman. 68 Softball Jackets Have Best Season Ever Thorough team effort and enthusiasm led the Jackets to one of its most successful seasons ever. They compiled a 13-10 record with the help of first year Coach Thomas Germann. Beginning with a 3-2 win over Wesclin, the Jackets bounced between wins and losses for the rest of the season. New Athens was seeded sixth in the Marissa Regional and played their first game with the Columbia Eagles. Their earlier loss didn’t keep them from winning the second time around — 13-10. The Jackets then advanced to play Trico which was seeded third in the tournament. Despite a previous 1-14 loss to Trico, they defeated the Trico Pioneers 7-1. In the semifinals, AA school Mascoutah slipped past New Athens in a close game of 5-3. The two players named to the All Conference team were Lisa Houston and Sherri Mehrmann. ■ Spectators marvel at the third baseman's ability to catch the fly ball without running into her teammate. HA The batter looks at Sherri Mehrmann in awe as she limbers up. Lori Lehr demonstrates her own unique style of successful pitching. Softball SOFTBALL TEAM — L to R. 1st Row: Michelle Hargrove, Lynn Weidemann, Melinda Meredith, and Lisa Houston. 2nd Row: Carrie VanRotz, Stacy Deterding, Becky Kosarek, Sherri Mehrmann, Suzy Walta, Diane Fietsam. Diane Schoepp, and Mike Kirkpatrick, Manager. 3rd Row: Valerie Meredith, Scorekeeper; Lisa Schreiber. Jill Lyons, Beth Buett-ner, Betsy Pannier, Lori Lehr, Michelle Moeser, Nancy Liefer, Shannon Smith, Valerie Ret-tinghouse, and Janel Woodrome. Not Pictured: Greg Junge, Scorekeeper; and Marvin Gaubatz. Manager. Michelle Moeser eyes the batter speculatively. COUNTRY COMPANIES INSURANCE AGENCY Dale D. Reuss, CLU Agent 406 S. Johnson Street New Athens, IL 62264 Phone: 475-2098 Softball Left: Valerie Rettinghouse doesn’t know which way to run. Above: Michelle Hargrove throws another strike pitch to Sherri Mehrmann. Teamwork Key to Season’s Success Mr. Tom Germann gets the Jacket base runners ready to steal, while Beth Buettner prepares to slug the ball into the outfield. Mr. Tom Germann performs one of his many duties as Coach. 71 CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS — Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Tabitha Wilson, Dawn Albert, Tammy Magill. Robyn Burns. Diane Schoepp, Patty Hentzel. Michelle Moeser, Patty Weber, Lori Main, Michelle Hargrove. Becky Kosarek, Sheri Fruedenberg. Not Pictured: Connie Queen. 72 Cheerleaders J. V. CHEERLEADERS — Front: Tabitha Wilson. Second Row: Michelle Hargrove, Connie Queen. Third Row: Sheri Freudenberg, Lori Main. We’re Purple We’re Proud We’ll Say It Once We’ll Say It Loud The cheerleaders started the year under a new sponsor, Cyn-di Pour. They worked hard throughout the year showing their originality and doing their best to cheer New Athens on to victory. The cheerleaders competed in two tournaments coming in as first runner-up at the Nashville Tournament and second runner-up at the Freeburg-Columbia Holiday Tournament. To help pay for their uniforms, they sold candy at the beginning of the year and carnations on Valentine’s Day. Far Left: Connie Queen and Sheri Freudenberg disagree on whether to put their arms up or down. Left: Varsity cheerleaders fire the crowd up at the Freeburg Tournament. Basketball Easily out jumping his opponent. Scott Weaver tips the ball to a primed Larry Mueller. 74 Varsity Yellow Jackets finished fourth in the Cahokia Conference with a 9-4 record and a 15-11 record overall. The Jackets started the season off by beating arch rival Freeburg 55-53 in overtime. Rolling into the Christmas Tournament with a 5-1 record, the Jackets destroyed Dupo 64-44, slipped past Southwestern Piasa 64-58, and nipped Gibault 55-52; but lost the championship game to Venice 45-65 thus, taking home second place. In the Nashville Invitational Tournament, the Jackets beat Greenville in a triple overtime 68-65. They were then defeated by Mater Dei and again by Mascoutah in the third place game. Marissa upset the Jackets in Regionals 41-45. John Wahlig was honored for his accomplishments with admittance to the All Conference Team, while Larry Mueller and Scott Weaver received Honorable Mention. Basketball Tearn Showed Potential Left: Chris Amann alertly watches the free throw shooter, while observing the feet together rule to get the jump on his opponent. Above: John Wahlig prepares to assist Don Moeser as he skillfully penetrates the Midget defense to score two for the Jackets. VARSITY — Front: Kevin Powers. Manager; Mr. Fred Blumberg, Coach; Jeff Thornton, Mr. Thomas Germann. Assist. Coach; and Wayne Nadler, Manager. Back: Eric Breithaupt, Larry Mueller, Jay Ozier, Don Moeser, John Wagner, Scott Weaver. Chris Amann. Brent Dudeck, Doug Kosarek, John Wahlig. and Dale Hall. Basketball JV GAVE IT THEIR BEST SHOT Above: JV — Front: Wayne Schubert and Kevin Powers, Managers. Back: Mr. Tom Germann, Coach; Bill Kirkpatrick, Brent Dudeck, John Wagner, Matthew Hanft, Doug Kosarek, Jeff Thornton, Eric Breithaupt, and Dale Hall. Below: FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE — Front: Craig Pratt, Larry Gale. Allen Schott, Chris Moeser, and Brad Ragland. Back: Dan Koenigstein, Coach; Jamie Newman, Bill Hurst, Kevin Birkner, Jeff Vayette, Wayne Nadler, and Todd Ozier. Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 8-6 Thurs. and Fri. till 7 p.m. •THE FAMILY SHOPPE Donna Cawvey Joyce Wolf Stylists Diana Hickman Owner-Operator 112 South Alton Street (618)539-5544 Freeburg, IL 62243 76 The Junior Varsity team compiled a 5-13 record at the end of the season and lost two games on last second shots. The high point of the season was winning the final two games over Marissa and Central. Junior Varsity was coached by Mr. Thomas Germann and Mr. Dan Koenigstein. The Freshman-Sophomore team completed the year with a 5-9 record. Although they did not have an impressive record, the team gained much experience for future years.B Dale Hall shows perfect form while executing a shot and scoring two for the Jackets. Junior Varsity Baseball Front Row: George Lake, James Light, Vince Lehr, David Shemonia. Second Row: Bat Girl Marla Litteken, Bill Hurst, Kevin Birkner, Jamie Newman, Wayne Nadler, Todd Corder, The Junior Varsity squad compiled a 7-11-1 record. A highlight of the season was winning 6 out of 9 games during one stretch. The team had a lot of positives in that they developed some young pitching and also had four hitters above the .300 mark. The Junior Varsity was coached by Mr. Fred Bat Girl Phyllis Parker. Third Row: Coach Mr Blumburg, Brad Ragland, Allen Schott, Wayne Schubert. Matthew Hanft, Craig Pratt, Jeff Vayette. George Lake looks amazed as Dale Hall points out first base to him. 77 Baseball Front Row: Dale Hall, Kevin Blrkner, Eric Breihaupt, Bill Hurst. Second Row: Bat girl Dawn Cummings, James Light, Jamie Newman, Jeff Vayette, Kevin Powers, Wayne Nadler, Jett Winter, Bat Girl Julie Woolford. Third Row: Bat Girl Lisa Main, Paul Hargrove, Marc Maurer, John Wahlig, Brent Dudeck, John Wagner, Steve Lehr, Matthew Hanft, Rich Pratt, Tim Hager, Doug Kosarek, Jett Thornton, Julie Lyons, Coach Mr. Bob Matzenbacher. The Jackets completed the year with an impressive overall record of 17-11 and finished tied for second in the Cahokia Conference. At one point in the season, the Jackets won six straight games, knocking off two of the top teams in the area, Althoff and Mater Dei. A major part of the team’s success was due to three seniors, Marc Maurer, John Wahlig, and Rich Pratt, all of whom hit well over .300. The Jackets went into regional play seeded first but were upset by Sparta, the Regional Champion, 2-0 in the second game after they beat Chester 8-1 in the first game. The team looks forward to a successful season with seven returning starters. ■ An unknown Jacket player safely reaches first base. Varsity-Baseball Jackets Run Up Another Winning Season fts - John Wahlig pitched the victory over Marissa. HOURS (ACADEMICS) There is no subject so old that something new cannot be said about it. The more you know the more you know you don't know. To wonder is to begin to understand. English ----------------------- English II shows its usual “attentive manner behind Mr. Martin’s back. NU-DEAL OIL CO. Route 159 and 156 Hecker, IL 62248 Virgil L. Gregson Owner Mr. Berowski just can’t seem to find the right words to express what he wants to say. English English courses expanded students’ education in enabling them to voice their thoughts, both oral and written. English I and English and Communications are instructed by Mr. Paul Berowski; while Mr. Ken Martin teaches English II, Basic Grammar and Composition, World Literature, and Advanced Composition. German is the only foreign language offered at NACHS and is taught by Mr. Paul Berowski. Students learn the essentials, such as word pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in German I. To further their German fluency, German II and III are also offered, German III being individualized. In these classes, students translate stories and study sentence structure and the culture of Germany.B Above: The photographer catches the natural pose of Advanced Composition students. Across: English and Communications students think Mr. Berowski's announcement that they need ten more letters by the next day to be some sort of sick joke. Below: Tabitha Wilson takes a look over her shoulder to see if her neighbor knows the answer to number three. Social Sciences THE PAST WAS OURS 84 In the social science classes at NACHS, students learn the importance of knowing and understanding the past so they can face the future and try to improve upon it. The social science courses taught by Mr. Phil Powers were World History, U. S. History, and American Government, in which students learned of important documents and the history of the world. Mr. Fred Blumberg instructed World Geography, Economics, Consumer Education, and Drafting I and II. These classes covered the world, its economic problems, various forms, and building structures and designs.B Above: Mr. Blumberg shows Vicki Kaegel the fine arts of drafting. Left: Mr. Powers takes time out from his very interesting lecture to pose for this yearbook picture. Business Classes Provide Insights to Business World Accounting, Shorthand and Typing I and II are the four business courses offered at NACHS. These classes, which are taught by Ms. Jones, are designed to give students a general knowledge of basic and advanced office duties. Accounting emphasizes systematizing information of activities and transactions into records and accounts. Typing I and II and Shorthand familiarize students with the principles of office functions.! Ms. Jones gives a pleasant smile for our photographer. Above: The day's frustrations start to show after a hectic hour of Typing I. Below: Mary Dudeck demonstrates new procedures in her accounting class. 85 Math NACHS provides a wide selection of courses available to students. Business Math is an introduction to the application of math in the industrial related fields. Many college-bound students chose Algebra I as their basis towards growth. Plane Geometry steers toward the usage of lines, angles, and geometrical figures and Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I but with more complex studies. Individualized math is for self-study students who want more credit. With 2 new computers more students were admitted into the courses, Introduction to Computers and Computer Maths I and II. ■ Above: Lisa Main and Greg Junge ask Mr. Trotter a question about one of his famous worksheets. Right: Mr. Trotter assures Scott Weaver that 2+2=4. Below: Danny Albert shows his technical knowledge at the computer. 86 Math Never Trust a Math Teacher! Above. Left: Beverly Link tells Mr. Germann how she got the answer. Above, Right: Kevin Koenigstein looks perplexed at the increasing number of dots on his screen. Right: We learned this when we were kids, explains Mr. Trotter. 87 Health Career Ed. Health and Career Ed. Taught Self-Awareness Health Education is taught by Mrs. Lori Rubemeyer. This one semester course teaches students about the anatomy of their body, first aid, and C.P.R. Career Education is taught in conjunction with Health Education. Mrs. Fran Axley teaches this course in which students learn information on career fields that might be useful to them after graduation .■ n The students in Mrs. Axley's class jot down notes to help them pick a career field. R T ANTIQUES Route 2 New Athens, IL 62264 Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rieso and Diane and Eve Theobald Hours: Monday through Saturday - 8 am to 5 pm Driver Education Mr. Matzenbacher is confident his students won't hit any mailboxes. Driver Education is a one semester course taught by Mr. Bob Matzenbacher. It consists of thirty hours of class instruction, and six hours of actual driving experience, and the passing of a driver’s test to get a blue slip. After receiving a blue slip, students wait until their sixteenth birthday before they finally earn their driver’s license. Driver Education is one of the most popular courses in the schedules of sophomores. ■ ROY’S AUTO REPAIR 200 S. Van Buren New Athens, IL Phone: 475-3183 RAYMOND SCHICKEDANZ INSURANCE AGENCY 112 North Main St. Marissa, IL 62257 Phone: 295-2542 Tim Hager and Kevin Koenigstein look amazed by what Mr. Barnes is doing. Students can choose from a range of science classes offered at NACHS. Mr. Mueller teaches Earth Science, and Biology I and II, and Mr. Barnes teaches Chemistry. The Earth Science class studies the formation of the earth and natural resources. Biology I studies plant and animal structures while the more advanced Biology II class went into detailed dissection. Chemistry is a laboratory class that studies the composition and changes of matter.B 90 - Science Mr. Mueller shows his new friend to the class. EXPERIMENTING WITH THE FUTURE Home Ec. Students Were Taught Valuable Skills in Home Ec Classes Five courses of home economics were taught by Mrs. Peggy Tinner, who was cut to half a day of teaching. These courses provide learning experiences which are directed toward preparing students for their important roles as adults in future families. Orientation to Home Ec is an introduction to each of the basic areas of home economics. Foods I covers topics such as nutrition and preparation of foods. Housing and Home Furnishings explores types of housing, financing, and decorating of a house. Child Development concerns the development and care of a child, and Family Living deals with how to cope with family problems. Above: Mrs. Peggy Tinney looks over Melinda Meredith’s assignment. Below Left: Michelle Hargrove tries out an old family recipe. Below: Anita Van Rotz and Barb Thompson look through books to get an idea for their project. 92 The Sharing of an Experience Through Self-Expression ART Top: Donna Schneider expertly works on her drawing. Above: Todd Harris creatively draws. Right: Mr. Tobias helps Jeff Idecker and Danny Robertson finish their clay pots. Bottom Right: Tami Bush looks out the window to see what the sunset really looks like. Mr. Tobias, the new art instructor, taught Basic Design, Crafts and Ceramics, Painting and Drawing I, II, III, IV, and Individual Art. The students created many projects, such as paintings, clay work, drawings, and papier mache models. The class work included the study of artistic words and their meanings, and learning about famous artists and their contributions to the art world.B Ag, Shop, and P.E. Students Gain Experience Dan Rickert repairs his Jeep after once again rolling it. Agriculture and Shop classes were taught by Mr. Richard Petrowich. A variety of classes were offered which combined the two areas and aided students in acquiring specified abilities. Physical Education allows students to experience a variety of sports. Mr. Norbert Kassing and Mrs. Glenda Dunn taught the class. A new requirement was added at the end of the year with the use of showers. ■ Above: Greg Rowold welds the tables together while Mr. Petrowich Isn’t looking. Below: Don Moeser looks confused as the other two players fight over the hockey puck. 94 Beck 0 $«• • ' £ I L V i. V. : � x lO; I l-v EW ATHENS UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.bC Bottom: Lisa Houston, Brenda Young, Glenda Young, Patty Hentzel, Patty Weber, Tina Wilderman, Susan Lawrence, Mary Dudeck, Marsha Grant. Top: Allen Skorcz, Dale Hall, At Beck Area Vocational Center, students can have hands on experience instead of the usual classroom instruction. Beck students earn two credits while participating in this program. The Dan Robertson, Scott Spier, Jeff Idecker, Louis Birkner, Kevin Powers, and Dan Clark. Not Pictured: Sheryl Stroh. classes include Accounting, Auto Body, Child Care, Commercial Art, Health Occupations, Horticulture, and many other classes to benefit students in the business world. HI-WAY LUMBER COMPANY ACE HARDWARE STORE 6010 MACK’S BIKE SHOP Specialist in Lightweight Bicycles, Touring, Racing Equipment, BMX Equipment Clothing and Helmets, Large Selection — Hours — Daily 1 P.M.-10P.M. Sat. 10 A.M.-10 P.M. 235-4972 116 S. Main Smithton, IL 62285 Satisfaction Thru Service JAMES T NEWMAN OWNER 60 i S Clinton St New Athens IL62264 95 rYour lens is out of focus And your song is out of tune. Your beat is never quite in step; Your winter starts in June. Your orange shirt and purple pants Just never match your socks. They say you are the circle That will never fit the box. You disco dance to Mozart, Hang your wash out in the rain; Yet though they often hurt your pride You never feel the pain. Your taste, they say, is so bizarre Cartoons can make you cry. You say goodnight to all your plants And wait for a reply! But what they cannot see in you I find I love the best. The thing that makes you special is You’re different from the rest! Your heart's the size of Kansas And you always find the time To see that all my puzzles fit And make my poems all rhyme. I'll comb your windblown locks And be there to brace your fall; I'll stay your friend forever because You're perfect, after all! Maria T. Maihalik Prom Above: Does prom decorating leave you frustrated, Sherri Mehrmann? Below: The all perfect Greg Junge has to be shown by Scott Weaver how to hammer in a nail. Above: Would you allow Jeff Thorn- ton, Laura Feig, and Julie Woolford wallpaper your walls? Below: Shannon Smith shows us her moon”. Juniors Had a Devil of a Time Decorating The night before prom, juniors were found decorating at the K.C. Hall, but their decorating was unlike any other before. Bingo was held the same evening and juniors could not begin working until it ended, which was approximately at 10:00 p.m. Many did not find the way to their beds until early the next morning at about 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. A band contest was held that next morning and several junior band members didn’t sleep at all, but juniors decided that the finished product was well worth the lack of sleep. ■ Extreme Left: Julie Lyons and Michelle Moeser are among the few who got down to some serious work. Left: Donna Schilling eyes the stairway to heaven longingly, wondering if she will ever climb it. 98 Prom Left: Mr. Petrowich and Mr. Berowski make sure no one is looking while they test the dry ice. Right: Juniors look for a place to put the coronation court. y Upper Left: Michelle Morovltz, Paul Hargrove, and Diane Schoepp take a break from the strenuous duty of hanging stars. Above: While John Wagner and Dale Hall discuss where to put the pope, Doug Kosarek strings him up. Upper Right: Aren’t those lights working yet, Mr. Germann? Left: After everyone put together the prom, Lisa Main and Bill ’Cat' Kirkpatrick modeled the masterpiece. Right: Jane Fiorina says to Carol Weber, It looks as if you’ve been through HeUT’ Prom Ascend ed t Sta way RETIRING PRINCE AND JUNIOR PRINCE AND PRINCESS: John Wahlig and PRINCESS CANDIDATES: Tami Bush. Brent Dudeck and Julia Lyons. JUNIOR PRINCE AND JUNIOR PRINCE AND JUNIOR PRINCE AND PRINCESS CANDIDATES: PRINCESS CANDIDATES: PRINCESS CANDIDATES: Dale Hall and Michelle Douglas Kosarek and LeAnn Maurice Parker and Diane Morovitz. Barnett. Schoepp. Prom Spend an Evening in Heaven SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES: Christopher Amann and Patricia Weber. RETIRING KING AND QUEEN: Randy Miller and Kimberly Stehl. SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES: Steven Lehr and Mary Schilling. SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES: Jamie Karban and Lisa Houston. SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES: Larry Mueller and Robyn Burns. Prom Dale Hall. 1983 Prom Prince; Julia Lyons. 1983 Prom Princess; Brent Dudeck, 1st runner-up; Diane Schoepp. 1st runner-up. Jamie Karban, 1983 Prom King; Lisa Houston. 1983 Prom Queen; Larry Mueller. 1st runner-up; Patricia Weber. 1st runner-up. Sitting. L to R: Robyn Burns, Mary Schilling. Diane Schoepp, LeAnn Barnett, Lisa Houston. 1983 Queen; Julia Lyons. 1983 Princess; Michelle Morovitz, Patricia Weber. Kimberly Stehl. Retiring Queen; Tami Bush, Retiring Princess. Standing, L to R: Larry Mueller. Steven Lehr. Maurice Parker. Douglas Kosarek. Jamie Karban, 1983 King; Brent Dudeck. Dale Hall, 1983 Prince; Christopher Amann. Randy Miller, Retiring King; and John Wahlig, Retiring Prince. Royalty Crowned at Prom Lett: Kimberly Stehl crowns the new queen. Lisa Houston. Above: Brian Cortner. St. Peter; Vince Lehr, Maitre d’; Craig Pratt. Devil: and Melinda Meredith. Chris- ty Main, Stacy Deterding, and Kara Smith. Angels Junior-Senior Prom 103 Lett: 1983 Prom King and Queen Jamie Karban and Lisa Houston Above: 1972 Prom Crown Bearers: Jamie Karban and Lisa Houston. On the evening of April 23, 1983, “Stairway to Heaven was prepared as the theme for the 1983 JR.-SR. PROM. Immediately upon entering the K.C. Hall, couples were surrounded by the flames of ‘Hell’, where the Devil looked out at them. On the walls were past devils, all with red horns and beards. Passing through the golden gates of ‘Heaven’, they were greeted by St. Peter and his angels. The Maitre d’ escorted them to tables decorated with candles on clouds and streamers. The walls were covered with blue paper and guests danced under a myriad of dangling stars to the music of Scanners. Phots were taken in front of a shimmering ‘Stairway to Heaven’, and coronation was held in front of an ancient castle at 10:00 p.m. Jamie Karban and Lisa Houston were crowned 1983 Prom King and Queen, and Dale Hall and Julia Lyons were named Prince and Princess. ■ FFA DANfF The 1982 annual FFA dance was held on November 6. The old gym was decorated to go along with the theme, An Enchanted Evening. Steve Allan’s Southern Illinois sound and light show once again provided the music for the dance. The greenhands for the dance were Laura Fischer and Vicki Koester. The evening came to an end with the announcement of the 1982 Chapter Sweetheart and Chapter Sister, Patty Weber and Dawn Albert.B Left to Right, Top to Bottom: RETIRING SWEETHEART Karen Kearns and escort Doug Laumbattus. RETIRING SISTER Kim Stehl and escort Brian Korves. JUNIOR CANDIDATES — Donna Schilling and escort Larry Mueller, Diane Scheopp and escort Tim Burns, Sherri Mehrmann and escort Maurice Parker, Carol Parker and escort Jeff Parker, Tammy Magill and escort Kevin Koenigstein. FFA Dance Left to Right, Top to Bottom: SENIOR CANDIDATES — Patty Hentzel and escort David Mueller, Dawn Albert and escort Rodney Kinzinger, Robyn Burns and escort Randy Rettinghouse, Patty Weber and escort Chris Amann, Becky Gamble and escort Danny Rickert. Below: CHAPTER SWEETHEART Patty Weber and CHAPTER SISTER Dawn Albert. 105 Homecoming Week Left: The Yellow Jackets hang the Midgets out to dry! 106 Above Left: Jeff Vayette shows his Mr. Hyde side. Left: Basketball brings out the animal in Scott Weaver. Above: Let’s hope Nancy Liefer’s taste in music is better than her taste in clothes. Below: Student Council tries’' to hang Homecoming posters. Homecoming Week ACTIVITIES: Monday Freshmen voting poster making Tuesday Sophomore voting poster making Wednesday Junior voting Dress Down Day Sucker day Thursday Senior candidate voting Dress Like A Teacher Day No Test or Quiz Day Friday Purple and Gold Day Hat Day Pep Rally King and Queen voting Saturday Dance: 8:00-11:00 Above: Lisa McBride and Tracy Bochantin look on in awe as the basketball players show off their legs during the pep rally. Right: A portrayal of the Jackets true side. Bottom: Jackets fire up for the Homecoming game. KARBER’S PHARMACY Ron Karber, Owner 107 N. Van Buren New Athens, IL 62264 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: 475-2233 Homecoming Dance Retiring King and Queen Mike Junge Shirley Trog (Becky Kosarek took the place of Shirley during coronation) Prince and Princess FRESHMAN: Bobby Harwerth Michelle Hargrove SOPHOMORE: Randy Rettinghouse Paula Fluck JUNIOR: Mike Walton Michelle Moeser 1983 King and Queen Larry Mueller and Patty Weber After a week of craziness, the pep rally, and the big game, everyone looked forward to N.A.’s most traditional dance, the Homecoming Dance. The highlight of the evening was coronation, anticipated by guesses of whose to be King and Queen. 1983’s Homecoming Dance brought smiles and a lot of fun.B 108 Candidates SENIORS: Jamie Karban Robyn Burns Dan Rickert Lisa Houston Larry Mueller Becky Gamble John Wahlig Mary Schilling Chris Amann Patty Weber Court Paula Fluck Randy Rettinghouse Robyn Burns Jamie Karban Mary Schilling John Wahlig Larry Mueller Patty Weber Mike Junge Becky Kosarek Michelle Moeser Mike Walton Michelle Hargrove Bobby Harwerth Lisa Houston Dan Rickert Becky Gamble Chris Amann 109 SENIOR CANDIDATES — Far Left: Gail Birkner and Don Moeser. Left: Tami Bush and John Wahlig. Below Left: Becky Gamble and Larry Mueller. Below: Mary Schilling and Steve Lehr. HOT COURT — L to R: Dale Hall, Denise Claunch, Brent Dudeck, Donna Schilling, John Wahlig, Tami Bush, Retiring King Gerry Pitchford, Retir-ing Queen Kim Baudino, HOT Queen Mary Schilling, HOT King Steve Lehr, Gail Birkner, Don Moeser, Becky Gamble, Larry Mueller, Nancy Waeltz, Maurice Parker, Jackie Lake, and Mike Walton. HOT Dance JUNIOR CANDIDATES — Right: Denise Claunch and Dale Hall. Far Right: Jackie Lake and Mike Walton. Below: Donna Schilling and Brent Dudeck. Below Right: Nancy Waeltz and Maurice Parker. Far Bottom: Retiring King and Queen, Gerry Pitchford and Kim Baudino. The theme of the Homemakers of Tomorrow Dance was Love Is ..and it was held on March 26. Mick’s Music Machine provided the entertainment and white, pink, and red streamers and balloons covered the tables and walls of the gym, while paper hearts with the candidates’ names were hung above the coronation area. The retiring King and Queen were Gerry Pitchford and Kim Baudino. Candidates were: (seniors) Gail Birkner, Tami Bush, Becky Gamble, Mary Schilling, Steve Lehr, Don Moeser, Larry Mueller, John Wahlig, and (juniors) Denise Claunch,Jackie Lake, Donna Schilling, Nancy Waeltz, Brent Dudeck, Dale Hall, Maurice Parker, and Mike Walton. Steve Lehr and Mary Schilling were crowned 1983 HOT King and Queen.B in Exchange Student Above: Tuija Erja” Askola, NACHS's foreign exchange student from Valkeala, Finland. Across: Ejra gives a frustrated sigh as she comes up three pennies short on her accounting assignment. Below: Erja concentrates on asdf space. Erja Askola was the visitor of NACHS from Valkeala, Finland. During her stay, she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Kosarek for five months and then with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lyons for the remainder of her visit. Erja is the eighteen year old daughter of Arto and Raija Askola and has two sisters. She plans to continue her schooling with eventually becoming a lawyer. Her classes at NACHS included Typing I, World History, English and Communications, German II, US Geography, Accounting, World Literature, American Government, Consumer Education, and Foods, which demonstrate her scholastically aggressive nature. She chose America as her country to visit because of what other exchange students had said of our country and because she had heard so much through radio and television that she wanted to experience for herself. Erja found that one of the main differences between her country and the US was that America’s school system is decidedly easier. Being fluent in five languages, Swedish, German, French, English, and Finnish, proves that students in Finland really do know their stuff. Some of Erja’s hobbies are trotting (horse racing), swimming, and bowling. Erja made many friends at NACHS during her stay who will be sorry to see her go, but she was eager to go home after a year away from her country. All of us at NACHS wish Erja continued success at whatever she chooses to do. ■ 112 Exchange Student Erja waits for the bell to ring. Julia Lyons will be leaving to stay as an exchange student in West Germany during her senior year. She is the first student from NACHS to stay in a foreign country, although we have had many students come to New Athens. Julie will be leaving in August of 1983. If you would like to write to her in Germany, her address is provided below. ■ Julie Lyons Spitzwegsta Be 7 5628 Heiligenhaus West Germany BABE’S TAVERN Gary L. Kirkpatrick 82 North Main Street Lenzburg, IL 62255 (618) 475-9670 7:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Pool, Pizza, Video Games, Cold Beer and Mixed Drinks 113 Awards Above: ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS — Mary Schilling, Dawn Albert, and Larry Mueller. Below: SOPHOMORE ATHLETES — Wayne Nadler and Jill Lyons. BUSINESS AWARDS — Beverly Link and Julie Woolford DENNIS WINKLEMANN SOPHOMORE ATHLETE — Wayne Nadler DON JANSEN MEMORIAL AWARD — Larry Mueller JUNIOR MARSHALS — Greg Junge and Donna Schilling I DARE YOU AWARD — Greg Junge and Michelle Morovitz ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS — Dawn Albert, Larry Mueller, and Mary Schilling SCHOLAR ATHLETE — Larry Mueller SCIENCE AWARD — Melissa Kaegel SOPHOMORE FEMALE ATHLETE — Jill Lyons Above: I Dare You Award: Michelle Morovitz and Greg Junge. Below: Science Award: Melissa Kaegel and Business Awards: Beverly Link and Julie Woolford. Senior Dress Down Day Above: SENIORS — L to R, Sitting: Stan Ruhmann, Patty Hentzel, Robyn Burns, Lori Lehr. First Row: Mark Schott, Jeff Petrowich, Brian Korves, Bill Kaiser, Mary Dudeck, Susan Lawrence, Sheryl Stroh, Steve Lehr, Jennifer Lischer, Mary Schilling. Second Row: Greg Rowold, Tami Bush, Beth Mohr, Dan Rickert, Theresa Nadler, Lisa Houston, Chris Amann, Becky Gamble, Marsha Grant, Donna Schneider, Gail Birkner, and Doug Laumbattus. Above: Lisa Houstin, Beth Mohr, and Theresa Nadler lend their friendly faces for a picture. Left: Donna Schneider finds an empty hallway where she can pick her nose. Brian Korves, Mark Schott, and Jeff Petrowich, show us why they like Toga parties. 115 SCHOOL CALENDAR AUGUST First day of volleyball practice. 1982-1983 school year begins. Volleyball season begins. N.A. off to a good start, we beat Steelville. SEPTEMBER Wesclin loses (vb). Labor Day. No school. N.A. beats Valmeyer (vb). First class meeting, officers are elected. Marissa defeats N.A. (vb). We lose to Central (vb). New Athens bounces back to beat Lebanon (vb). Juniors finally receive class rings Magazine sales begin. Trico Tourney — 3rd place (vb). Lose to Sparta, beat Steelville, Trico wins. Lori voted Most Valuable Player. Congrads! N.A. beats Trico (vb). N.A. victim of Marissa (vb). HOT gets new sponsor — Mrs. Dudeck. We lost to Central (vb). HOT initiation. 5 7 11 12 14 15 18 19 20 25 26 29 30 31 2 3 4 6 11 18 19 22 30 30 OCTOBER We smear Dupo (vb). Freeburg wins(vb). Columbus Day. No school. We lose to Waterloo (vb). FFA initiation. World Series begins. Defeated by Red Bud (vb). Teachers begin picketing, first time in NACHS history. Band Fall Concert. Juniors take PSAT. We beat Columbia (vb). Lose to Wesclin (vb). Cardinals win World Series. District Tourney — Red Bud. Waterloo wins(vb). Parent-Teacher Conference. No school ACT test. Student Council takes referendum poll — students pass it. Halloween. NOVEMBER First day of basketball practice. Referendum passes. HOT members sell Stanley and Tupperware. FFA Dance. Congratulations Patty, Sweetheart and Dawn, Sister! Armistice Day. No school. Student Council sells yellow jacket pins and bumper stickers. Intersquad basketball game. Connie breaks her ankle during cheerleading practice. First basketball game. Freeburg Midgets come up short to mighty Jackets! Spotlight prints first paper with new sponsor — Journal Press. Member MEHRING ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. Larry Mehring, President Phone 282-2750 1103 East Market Street Red Bud, Illinois 62278 Specialties — Calendars — Executive Gifts — Matches All Types of Custom Design Products School Fund Raising Items Jackets — T-Shirts — Cushions — Visors — Buttons — Ribbons — Pennants SOUTHERN BELLES TROPHY AND GIFT SHOP Susan and Larry Mehring 115 East Market Street Red Bud, Illinois 62278 Phone 282-6565 Gifts — Trophies — Plaques — Badges — Door Signs — Name Plates Free Engraving 118 DECEMBER 3 N.A. beats Lebanon (bb). 9 Kevin gets queasy from chemistry lab fumes. 10 First defeat of season. Wesclin slips past N.A. 51-49 (bb). 11 Jackets bounce back to beat Steelville 67-57 (bb). ACT test. 13 Band Christmas Concert. 14 Jackets play great game, Marissa loses 51-40 (bb). Mary goes home barefoot. Thanks Mr. Germann! 17 Jackets defeat Breese-Central. Chris makes his first steal of season. FFA sells fruit. Noon hour romances are too short for Jamie and Lori! 18 Lori makes a German cake — watch the German II class stumble out of the room. 23 Deutsch class “happening.” Rodney has problems with a nylon rope in Adv. Comp. Christmas vacation officially begins here. 27-30 Freeburg Holiday Tourney — 2nd place (bb). N.A. beats Dupo, SW Piasa, and Gibault but loses to Venice. JANUARY 3 Back after short vacation. 4 We beat Dupo 64-44 (bb). Stats wonder what basketball players really wear under their uniforms! 5 Homecoming Week begins. Dress down and sucker day. 6 Dress like favorite teacher, no test or quiz day. 7 Purple and gold and no homework day. Pep Rally. Student Council presents first annual awards. Homecoming Game Freeburg smeared — (bb). 8 Homecoming Dance. Congratulations Patty and Larry! 12 Students burn the midnight oil. 13 Semesters begin. Richie and Steve join the Navy. 14 We lose to Lebarion (bb). 17-20 Nashville Tourney — 4th place (bb) We beat Greenville, lose to Mater Dei and Mascoutah. Patty misses 8th backhandspring. 21 First snow day. No school. 25 Waterloo defeated (bb). Julie finds she’s going to Deutschland. 28 New Athens trounces Red Bud (bb). Things disappear under the studyhall record in German II. FEBRUARY 1 N.A. beats Columbia (bb). Stats continue to wonder about sports underclothing apparel. 2. Ground hog doesn’t see his shadow, spring is just around the corner. 5 We lose to Gibault (bb). 7 Cheerleaders sell carnations. 8 Losing streak continues, Trico wins (bb). 11 Teacher’s Workshop. No school. N. A. defeated by Wesclin (bb). 12 We lose to Okawville 51-72 (bb). 14 Valentine's Day. Cheerleaders deliver flowers. Mr. Germann catches 8 as the “Sex Patrol”. 15 VESPA's first deadline. 18 HOT has successful bakesale. Last basketball game of the season and senior night. We beat Breese-Central. Chris makes only dunk of the season — hot dog! 22 JETS test. 23 Disks are sabotaged, computer room temporarily closed. PE square dances. MARCH 1 First day of baseball and softball practice. Cat intestine length contest in Biology. Illinois State Scholars announced. Congrads Dawn, Larry, and Mary! 2 Honor Society begins selling candy. 7 Blue Monday. HOT beats FFA in volleyball game. 8 Seniors order invitations. Cat brain cut. 23 First baseball game. We beat Okawville 9-0. Sparta loses (bb). Teacher’s Workshop. No School. HOT Dance. Congrads Mary and Steve! 26 Mascoutah loses 2-1 (bb). Students moan, report cards are mailed out. 29 Mr. Blumberg takes STATS out to eat pizza. 31 Easter vacation begins. O’Fallon wins (bb). APRIL 4 Wesclin loses to Mighty Jackets (sb). 5 Back from Easter vacation. Showers are now required in P.E. 7 FFA Banquet. 9 Math team competes at Carbondale and wins 1st place. 10 Another day with nothing to do but study. 11 NA smears Dupo (bb). Girls lose to Dupo 11-14 (sb). 12Trico wins (sb). Jill does sprawl on softball diamond. NA loses to Triad (bb). 13 Juniors are busy working on Prom. 15 VESPA and Spotlight go to Carbondale. Jackets lose to Central (bb)(sb). VESPA deadline missed by 15 minutes. 16 ACT test. 18 Honor Society induction. Congrads Robyn, Doug, Sheryl, Julie, Donna, Scott, Tracy, and Betsy! 19 NA beats Okawville 23-22 (sb). 20 Red Bud wins (sb). Guys beat Red Bud 6-3 (bb). 21 Steelville defeated (sb). NA loses to Steelville (bb). 22 Big Truck Day. 23 Junior-Senior Prom. Congrads Lisa, Jamie, Julie and Dale! 25 Lebanon loses to Lady Jackets (sb). NA beats Lebanon (bb). MAY 2 Seniors invited to Rotary dinner. Marissa loses 5-4 (bb). 3 Jackets beat Okawville (sb). 4 Central defeats Jackets (bb) (sb). 5 HOT Banquet. Jackets defeated by Collinsville (bb). Wesclin slips by 7-6 (sb). 6 Gibault loses to winning Jackets (sb). 9 Lebanon forfeits because of tornado (sb) (bb). 10 Valmeyer defeated 12-5 (sb). Band Spring Concert. Congrads all art and math winners! 11 Columbia sneaks past Jackets (sb). 12 Marissa beats Jackets as does Freeburg (sb). Quill and Scroll Banquet. Congrads Robyn, Joyce, Lisa, Tracy, Nancy. Carol, Lisa, Tammy, and Todd! Mr. Blumberg demonstrates a good trip in Con. Ed. 13 Honor Society Banquet. Graduation practice. 16 German class picnics in German graveyard. 17 Althoff beats Jackets (sb). Lockers empty on last day for those with no semesters. 18 Semesters begin. Waterloo smeared (sb). Baseball Regional begins. Jackets beat Chester but lose to Sparta. 20 Commencement. 23 Softball Regional. Jackets beat Columbia and Trico but lose to Mascoutah. John Sandell tries to find where Donna Galle and Marsha Grant head he made the $2,000 accounting for the graduation ceremony, error. It looks like a new addition to the school, but everyone knows it's just a mural. John Wahlig finds a quiet moment in class to take a nap. Lisa Main pretends to be queen for a night. NACHS fans prepare for the start of the basketball game. 122 Each depositor insured to 40.000. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION The STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS has served the village of New Athens since 1900. To get Full Service Banking” dial 457-2155 any time on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or if needed, use the drive-up window during regular hours or on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon, s STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS 123 Doug Laumbattus unsuccessfully tries to call in women. Beverly Link. Vicki Kaegel, and Melissa Kaegel exchange gossip between classes. Valarie Meredith judges Lynn Weidemann's and Sherri Wilderman’s frogs in the best looking frog contest . Students enjoy the music at the homecoming dance. Allen Skorcz patiently waits for the bell to rin9' After being a nurses’ aide all year, Lori Lehr tries to see what it’s like to be the patient. James Light knows that the ball will eventually come down. 1 Todd Harris went to Hawaii and brought Kermit the Frog back with him. Becky Gamble and Debra Sauerwein try out their new zebra outfits. Jeff Thornton looks frustrated as he looks around the empty room. Brent Dudeck and Kevin Koenigstein wonder where everyone is going hunting. Michelle Moeser shows the guys the easy way to dunk a basketball. 126 SUNBONNET SHOP George and Lynda Sudheimer “Growing Up in Style” 307 North Main Street Marissa, Illinois 9-5 Monday — Saturday 9-9 Friday Graduation The Tassel Is Worth the Hassle Beth Mohr makes sure her cap is on good. Theresa Nadler rolls up her pants leg so it doesn’t show under her gown. The last days of the year like the last pages of this book have come to a close. Like our lives, we pause at the end to reflect at pages gone by... When we look back we enrich our lives with the memories of the past. But if we stay on these pages, we’ll never know what comes next... So we journey on to the end, close the book, and move on toward the adventure called TOMORROW. ■ Marc Maurer makes faces behind Richie Pratt’s back. 127 Graduation JUNIOR MARSHALS: Donna Schilling and Greg Junge. Graduation — a Small Key Unlocking Many Big Doors The commencement exercise was held on May 20 at 8:00 p.m. Slides of the class were shown before the band played the processional. After the invocation, Jeff Petrowich performed a trumpet solo which was followed by the salutatory address by Sheryl Stroh. Mr. Carr presented the honors and awards after which Larry Mueller performed a saxophone solo. The valedictory address was given by Dawn Albert, then Larry Mueller gave a short speech and gave gifts to the class sponsors. Finally, the class received their long awaited diplomas. ■ Larry Mueller presents Mr. Germann and Mrs. Axley with gifts from the class. 128 Sheryl Stroh: Salutatorian. Dawn Albert: Valedictorian. Graduation Mary Schilling: American Legion Award. Kevin Koenigstein: American Legion Award, Agriculture Award. Rodney Kinzinger: Agriculture Award. Larry Mueller: Agriculture Award, Don Jansen Memorial Award. 129 Graduation The Key to Happiness Is Having Dreams; The Key to Success Is Making Them Come True Jeff Petrowich: Perfect Attendance, John Philip Sousa Band Lori Lehr: Perfect Attendance Award. Award. Graduation Robyn Burns: Bausch and Lomb Science Award 6 Oo r-,.� PW HECKER SHOPPING CENTER 112 North Main Hecker, IL 62248 Phone: 473-2277 HULL FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. 101 S. Jackson St. New Athens Phone: 475-2151 Erja Askola receives a going away present 518 S. Main St. Marissa Phone: 295-2323 Dedicated to Mr. Germann, Who Is Himself Dedicated The Vespa staff put much thought and consideration in finding a person most deserving of the dedication of the 1983 Vespa. We dedicate “The Year in Review” to Mr. Thomas Germann, who has given valuable assistance not only to the Vespa staff and school organizations, but to the community as well. Since he started teaching at NACHS in 1968, Mr. Germann has earned the respect of students and faculty and also the position as a highly regarded math teacher. Besides his contributions as an educator, Mr. Germann is very active in extracurricular activities. He coached the softball team and led them to a winning season. He also coached the J. V. basketball team. Mr. Germann sponsored the Jets academic team and the math team which won first place at Carbondale. He is one of the sponsors for the Class of 1983 and has spent many hours working on the Prom and other class activities. In addition to his school activities, Mr. Germann builds floats for summer parades, annually puts out one of the most impressive outdoor Christmas displays, bowls, plays softball, and is an active Shriner. Undoubtedly, his most important out-of-school activity is leading the St. John United Church of Christ Youth Fellowship. Besides the many other activities of the group, each year Mr. Germann organizes a Youth Rally for 300 area high school students and a fall retreat in Missouri. He also plans a very meaningful bi-yearly work trip that the group takes to help build homes for the poor. In 1980 Mr. Germann was named Citizen of the Year by the New Athens Rotary for his contribution to the youth of the community. As a gesture of thanks and respect, we dedicate this book to Mr. Thomas Germann whose inspiration and guidance will long be remembered. ■ Mr. Germann takes a break from his hectic day to have fun. Above: Mr. Germann glances at the scoreboard during the final moments of the basketball game. Right: Even grading papers can sometimes be enjoyable. 132 Dedication During the homecoming pep rally, Mr. Germann received the “School Spirit Award from Mike Walton. Above: Mr. Germann finds time In his busy schedule to grab a bite to eat. Below: Mr. Germann intently observes his softball team. 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VALENTINE, DISTRIBUTING WEBER SERVICE 133 Adams, Stacey 10 Albert, Dan 6, 44, 56, 57, 61,86 Albert, Dawn 3, 18, 21, 30, 31 33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 52, 54, 56. 57, 61, 72, 73, 105, 114, 128,136 Amsnn, Chris 18, 24, 30, 55, 56, 57, 65, 75, 101, 102, 105, 109 115 Askola, Erja 18, 112, 113, 131 Axley, Frances 30, 33, 128 Barlow, Margaret 41 Barlow, Mark 6, 55 Barnes, Al 38, 90, 91, 117 Barnett, David 6 Barnett, LeAnn 14, 50, 52, 100, 102 Baudino, Kim 111 Bernhardt, Allen 14 Berowski, Paul 14, 38, 51, 82, 99 Berry, Ann 6, 64, 124 Bierman, Robert 10 Birkner, Carl 10, 55, 56, 57 Birkner, Gail 18, 20, 52, 57, 110, 115 Birkner, Joyce 18, 24, 31, 47, 50, 127 Birkner, Kevin 10, 56, 57, 61, 65, 76, 77, 78 Birkner, Louis 14, 55, 95 Blumberg, Fred 40, 65, 75, 77, 84 Bochantin, Tracy 3, 10, 12, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 55, 107 Boelling, Mark 10, 55 Boyett, Jack 36 Breithaupt, Eric 14, 59, 60, 61, 75, 76, 78 Briesacher, Elizabeth 10, 40 Bruehl, Dixie 41 Buettner, Beth 3, 10, 48, 50, 52, 57, 60, 67, 68,70,71 Buettner, Ethel 41 Burns, Robyn 3, 18, 24, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 56, 57, 72, 73, 101, 102, 105, 109, 115, 131 Burns, Tim 10, 55,104 Bush, Tami (Freudenberg) 19, 31, 51, 52, 58, 93, 100, 102, 110,115 Cain, Barb 10, 52, 61 Cain, Shannon 6, 56, 57 Carr, Dale 37 Clark, Dan 14, 95 Claunch, Denise 14, 52, 56, 57, 64, 110, 111 Connell. Bill 6 Corder, Todd 10, 77 Cortner, Brian 6, 9, 55, 103 Craft, Joe 18 Craft, Thad 10 Crawford, Jeff 36 Cummins, Dawn 14, 17, 52, 57, 59,61,64,78 Deterding, Stacy 3, 6, 48, 70, 103 Doyle, Tim 6 Dudeck, Brent 14, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 65, 74, 75, 76, 78, 100, 102, 110, 111, 125 Dudeck, Joyce 36, 52 Dudeck, Juanita 36 Dudeck, Mary 18, 21, 30, 52, 59, 60,64,65,67, 85, 95, 115 Dunn, Glenda 6, 39 Feig, Laura 15, 64, 98 Fietsam, Diane 6, 52, 57, 68, 70 Fietsam, Vernon 41 Fiorina, Jane 3, 15, 44, 49, 56, 57,59,61,99 Fluck, Paula 10, 11, 58, 108, 109 Freudenberg, Sheri 3, 10, 48, 52, 57, 58, 65, 72, 73 Gale, Larry 10, 55, 57, 76 Galle, Donna 19, 56, 122 Banble, Becky 19, 30, 33, 52, 67, 105, 109, 110, 115, 125 Gamble, Susan 15, 52 Baubatz, Marvin 6, 44, 70 Geaschel, Jeff 11, 56, 57 Germann, Tom 30, 33, 38, 45, 71, 76, 87, 99, 117, 128, 132, 133 Glaus, Beth 14, 15 Grant, Marsha 19, 56, 57, 95, 115,122 Hager, Tim 19, 30, 32, 59, 60, 78 79 90 Hall, Dale 14, 15, 46, 59, 60, 61, 75, 76, 77, 78, 95, 99, 100, 102, 110,111, 120 Hancock, Jay 6, 56, 61 Hanft, Matthew 11, 57, 76, 77, 78 Hargrove, Michelle 3, 6, 50, 57, 58,70,71,72, 92, 108, 109 Hargrove, Paul 15, 57, 78, 99 Harris, Todd 3, 15, 47, 48, 57, 93,125 Harwerth, Robert 6, 55, 108, 109 Hass, Evelyn 15 Haubrich, Harold 36 Heggemeier, Patti 7, 124 Hentzel, Patty 19, 46, 58, 59, 60, 72, 73, 95, 105 Hoffman, Marc 19, 21, 31, 57 Hoffman, Verla Mae 41 Houston, Lisa 19, 51, 70, 95, 101, 102, 103, 109, 115 Huber, Wyman 41 Hurst, Bill 7, 76, 77, 78 Idecker, Jeff 15, 57, 59, 60, 93, 95 Idecker, Peggy 37 Ingalls, John 36 Jansen, Keith 11, 55 Jones, Marty 7 Jones, Reba 3, 38, 47, 49, 85 Junge, Greg 15, 44, 45, 70, 86, 91.98, 114, 128 Kaegel, Melissa 15, 44, 45, 46, 57,60, 114, 124 Kaegel, Vicki 11, 12, 57, 84, 124 Kaiser, Bill 19, 57, 115 Karban, Jamie 22, 57, 101, 102, 103,109, 119 Kassing, Norbert 21, 39 Kearns, Karen 104 Kinzinger, Laverne 36 Kinzinger, Rodney 22, 32, 44, 45, 46,54,59,60,61, 105, 129 Kirkpatrick, Bill 15, 56, 57, 59, 60,61,76, 99 Kirkpatrick, Mike 11, 13, 70 Kish, Debbie 7 Knobloch, John 7, 9 Koenigstein, Gary 11, 55 Koenigstein, Kevin 22, 44, 45, 46, 54,87,90, 104, 125, 128 Koenigstein, Norman 36 Koester, Terry 11, 57 Korves, Brian 20, 55, 56, 60, 104, 115 Kosarek, Becky 11, 51, 59, 65, 70, 72, 73, 109 Kosarek, Doug 14, 15, 16, 45, 59, 60, 61, 65, 75, 76, 78, 79, 91.99, 100, 102 Kosarek, Sue 36 Kreher, Carl 22, 57 Kreher, Ruben 7 Kues, Tim 11 Lake, George 6, 7, 55, 77 Lake, Jackie 15, 52, 53, 110, 111 Laumbattus, Doub 22, 29, 46, 54,59,60,61, 104, 115, 124 Lawrence, Susan 22, 95, 115 Lehr, Lori 3, 21, 22, 25, 48, 50, 52, 56, 66, 69, 70, 91, 115, 125, 130 Lehr, Steve 22, 45, 51, 57, 60, 65, 78, 101, 102, 110, 115 Lehr, Vince 7, 8, 77, 103 Liefer, Nancy 11, 55, 57, 61, 70, 106 Light, James 11, 51, 77, 78, 125 Light, Joyce 12, 56, 57 Link, Beverly 12, 87, 114, 124 Link, John 15, 55, 57 Lischer, Jennifer 23, 48, 56, 60, 115,127 Lischer, Mike 12, 55 Litteken, Marla 7, 51, 52, 58, 77 Loesche, June 41 Lueking, Jackie 7 Lyons, Jill 3, 12, 48, 51, 57, 59, 64, 66, 67, 70, 114 Lyons, Jule 15, 50, 51, 59, 61, 64, 78, 98, 100, 102, 113 Magill, Tammy 3, 15, 47, 49, 51, 59,61,72, 73, 104 134 Main, Christy 7, 52, 103 Main, Lisa 3, 16, 47, 48, 52, 58, 65, 78, 86, 99, 122 Main, Lori 10, 12, 52, 56, 57, 58, 72,73, 119 Mansfield, Carl 12, 55 Martin, Kenton 10, 38, 46, 82 Matzenbacher, Bob 40, 78, 89 Maurer, Marc 21, 23, 57, 78, 127 McBride, Lisa 3, 12, 47, 48, 57, 107 McKinney, Mike 16, 55, 57 Merhmann, Sherri 16, 17, 56, 59, 61, 65, 67, 69, 70, 71, 91, 98, 104 Merhmann, Sylvester 36 Meredith, Melinda 7, 12, 57, 70, 92,103 Meredith, Valerie 11, 56, 57, 70, 124 Miller, Milvern 12, 90 Miller, Randy 101, 102 Miller, Stephanie 7, 56, 57, 61 Mitchell, Amy 23, 30, 51, 56 Moeser, Chris 8, 76 Moeser, Don 23, 25, 28, 75, 94, 110 Moeser, Michelle 16, 51, 58, 66, 67, 70, 72, 73, 98, 108, 109, 125 Mohr, Beth 23, 57, 115, 127 Morovitz, Mary 41 Morovitz, Michelle 3, 16, 46, 47, 49, 50, 56, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, 99,100, 102, 114 Mueller, David 105 Mueller, Larry 20, 23, 30, 33, 45, 46, 54, 55, 59, 60, 74, 75, 101, 102, 104, 108, 109, 114, 128,129 Mueller, Steve 39, 91 Nadlerm, Theresa 23, 51, 57, 115,127 Nadler, Wayne 12, 57, 75, 76, 77,78, 114 Napier, Brian 13, 55, 60 Newman, Jamie 13, 61, 65, 76, 77,78 Ozier, Jay 23, 75 Ozier, Todd 8, 76 Pannier, Betsy 10, 13, 44, 46, 55,61,67,68,70 Parker, Carol 16, 44, 45, 56, 61, 104 Parker, Jeff 104 Parker, Maurice 16, 45, 55, 100, 102,104, 110, 111 Parker, Phyllis 3, 10, 13, 48, 52, 57, 58, 77 Petrowich, Jeff 3, 20, 26, 48, 54, 56,61, 115, 128, 130 Petrowich, Muriel 41 Petrowich, Richard 14, 38, 99 Pirtle, Mitchell 16, 57, 59 Pitchford, Gerry 111 Pokorny, E. J. 16 Powers, Kevin 16, 75, 78, 95 Powers, Phillip 40 Pratt, Craig 8, 60, 76, 77, 103 Pratt, Rich 21, 26, 30, 57, 59, 61,65,78, 127 Pruett, Rebekah 8 Pryor, Tamra 16, 67 Queen, Connie 3, 16, 48, 61, 65, 72, 73, 117 Ragland, Brad 8, 76, 77 Rehmer, Thad 8, 56 Renshaw, Thelma 39, 56 Rettinghouse, Randy 10, 13, 55, 105, 108, 109 Rettinghouse, Valerie 7, 8, 57, 70,71 Reuss, Floyd 41 Reuss, Raymond 41 Rickert, Dan 21, 25, 26, 51, 54, 57, 94, 105, 109, 115 Ritter, Lisa 16, 57 Robertson, Dan 26, 93, 95 Robertson, Patti (Kunkelmann) 11,56 Roider, Rose 55 Roley, Sara 16, 65 Rowold, Greg 25, 26, 30, 57, 94, 115 Rouse, Jerry 8 Rubemeyer, Lori 38, 88 Ruhmann, Colleen 16, 55, 57 Ruhmann, Stan 26, 57, 115 Sandell, John 16, 60, 122 Sandell, Scott 8 Sanders, Brent 26 Sauerwein, Debbie 16, 50, 52, 57,125 Schatte, Dennis 41 Schilling, Donna 3, 16, 17, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 56, 64, 98, 104,110, 111, 114, 128 Schilling, Mary 3, 21, 26, 30, 33, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 57, 64, 101, 102, 109, 110, 114, 115, 129, 136 Schilling, Susan 16, 52, 58, 61 Schneider, Donna 24, 26, 52, 57, 93, 115 Schoepp, Ardel 56 Schoepp, Diane 17, 51, 58, 59, 70, 72, 73, 99, 100, 102, 104 Schott, Allen 8, 13, 55, 57, 76, 77 Schott, Mark 27, 48, 55, 56, 115 Schreiber, Lisa 8, 44, 50, 70 Schubert, Wayne 8, 55, 76, 77 Seger, Lisa 13, 57 Sexton, Don 39, 59, 60, 117 Shemonia, David 8, 77 Short, Laurel 8, 44 Skorcz, Allen 17, 95, 124 Skorcz, David 9, 55 Smith, Kara 3, 9, 48, 52, 57, 103 Smith, Shannon 3, 17, 48, 50, 52,61,64,65, 70, 98 Spier, Scott 27, 95 Stallman, Stacey 3, 13, 48, 57 Stehl, Kim 101, 102, 103, 104 Steinwagner, Cheri 33 Steinwagner, Karen 13, 51, 61, 67,68 Stephens, Helen 17 Stroh, Sheryl 27, 46, 52, 95, 115, 128 Thompson, Barb 17, 56, 92 Thorton, Jeff 3, 17, 44, 46, 48, 65, 75,76, 78,91,98, 117, 125 Tinney, Peggy 39, 92 Tobias, Tom 39, 93 Trog, Roger 17,55 Trotter, Warren 38, 39, 68, 86, 87 Van Rotz, Anita 17, 92 Van Rotz, Carrie 7,9, 56, 70 Vayette, Jeff 13, 57, 61, 65, 76, 77, 78, 106 Venteress, Dennis 9 Venters, Yul 9 Vogt, Wanda 11, 13, 57 Wade, Lori 13 Waeltz, Nancy 17, 47, 50, 52, 57,61, 110, 111 Wagner, John 17, 57, 59, 60, 61,75,76, 78,99, 116 Wahlig, John 27, 28, 31, 57, 65, 75, 78, 79, 100, 102, 109, 110, 122 Walta, Susy 9, 51, 52, 67, 68, 70 Walton, Mike 15, 17, 20, 51, 108,109, 110, 111, 133 Wayland, Murray 17, 55, 57 Weaver, Scott 14, 17, 44, 45, 46, 59, 60, 61, 74, 75, 86, 91, 98,106 Weber, Carol 17, 47, 150, 57, 99 Weber, Larry 13, 55 Weber, Patty 27, 54, 57, 59, 61, 72,73, 101, 102, 105, 108, 109 Weber, Tommy 8, 9, 55 Weidemann, Lynn 9, 61, 67, 68, 70, 124 Wilderman, Marie 41 Wilderman, Sherri 7, 9, 61, 64 68, 116, 124 Wilderman, Tina 17, 52, 59, 60 95 Wiley, Jeff 9 Williams, Rodney 9 Williams, Shirley 9 Wilson, Tabitha 13, 44, 52, 53, 72, 73, 83 Winter, Jeff 27, 51,57, 78 Witmer, Josette 9, 48 Woodrome, Janel 9, 52, 56, 70 Woolford, John 21, 57 Woolford, Julie 17, 52, 57, 78, 98, 114 Young, Brenda 27, 57, 95, 127 Young, Glenda 27, 57, 95, 127 135 Closing New Life Where are you going, my friend? Out into your future? To worlds, far and near? An entirely new life? The old life will miss you, The new life will welcome you. Combine them, along with knowledge, wisdom, and love, and live your life, your future. Take your first step into a strange and fascinating place. Go from your mother’s arms and your father’s shadow, move on. But remember the old, the cherished things, the little things like a friend. A friend for your old life and a friend to share in the new. — Robyn Burns Another year has come to a close, but this year was not like others past. It has been unique in many ways, all of which we have tried to capture within these covers for you to review. The way in which we have reproduced these memories has in itself been unique. Many changes have been brought about with the addition of color, the positioning of the ads throughout the book, and the school calendar, just to name a few. We hope these items have made your reflection of the past year more interesting and that you will continue to cherish the memories preserved on these pages for years to come. We, ourselves, must also look back upon the year to thank all of those who have been essential to the completion of this book. We would like to extend a special “thank you” to: Ms. Reba Jones, who was full of support for our revisions and new ideas; our co-assistant editors, Donna Schilling and Michelle Morovitz, who were continuously running around to find that missing bottle of white-out or the blue cropper; Robyn Burns, who drew the cartoons on the division pages and wrote the poem on this page; Lisa Main, who stayed many late nights to develop a picture just the right shade for ghosting; Donna Schneider, who drew the overlays for our cover; the Senior Class, who paid for the colored senior pages; the ad patrons for their support; the teachers who put up with our activity picture days without complaint; Mr. Tom Germann, who took the colored senior student life pictures; and last but definitely not least, our few staff members for the many hours dedicated to the layout of these pages. ■ Dawn Albert Mary Schilling