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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1985 volume:

STARS AND CO-STARS 6 DIRECTORS AND LIGHTS 34 CAMERA 58 ACTION 96 BE A STAR.. . YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE FAMOUS 5 OF THE CLASS OF 1985 Lawrence Gale Sheri Freudenberg Matthew Hanft Jeffrey Geaschel Keith Jansen Victoria Kaegel Michael Kirkpatrick 7 Robert Bierman Carl Birkner Kevin Birkner FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 2nd Vice-President — 4; Play — 4; FFA Court — 4; Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Beck — 3, 4. Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Band Director — 4; FCA -1, 2, 3; Play 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Baseball — 1, 2, 3; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 1, 2, 3; Teachers Aid — 1,4. Tracy Bochantin Class President — 1; FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Secretary — 3; FFA President — 4; Play 4; Spotlight — 1, 2, 3; Vespa — 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Co-Asst. Editor — 3; Vespa Co-Editor — 4; Softball — 1, 2; Prom Server — 1; Homecoming Court — 3; Pep Club — 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Honor Society Treasurer — 4; Math Team - 1, 2, 3, 4; JETS Team — 3, 4; Quill Scroll 2, 3, 4; Teachers Beth Buettner Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band — 3, 4; Lab Band — 3; FCA - 1. 2, 3; HOT — 1. 2, 3, 4; HOT Public Relations 4; Play — 4; Spotlight — 1, 2, 3; Student Council — 3, 4; Vespa — 1, 2; Soft-ball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Statistician — 1, 2, 3; HOT Court — 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 2,3,4. w £ Aid — 4. Timothy Burns FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Conductor — 3; Prom Court — 3; Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Beck — 3, 4. Barbara Cain Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; HOT — 1, 2, 3, 4; Play — 4; Spotlight — 4; Vespa — 4; Softball — 1; Volleyball Manager 2; Statistician — 1; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 3; Teachers Aid — 1. Thad Craft 8 Paula Fluck Class Vice-President — 1; Homecoming Court — 2; Office Aid — 3, 4; Jacketts — 1.2,3,4. Sheri Freudenberg Class Secretary — 1; Class President — 2; FCA 1, 2; FFA - 4; HOT - 1, 2, 3, 4; HOT Sophomore Representative — 2; HOT Treasurer — 3; HOT Vice-President of Points — 4; Student Council — 3, 4; Vespa — 1, 2, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader Captain 4; 3; FFA Court — 3, 4, FFA Sweetheart — 4; Homecoming Court — 1, 4; Prom Court — .Homecoming Queen — 4; HOT Court — 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 1, 4; Teachers Aid — 2; Jacketts — 1, 2, 3, 4; Jacketts Captain — 4. Lawrence Gale FFA — 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 2; Office Aid — 2; Beck — 3,4. Jeffrey Geaschel Matthew Hanft Office Aid — 4; Teachers Aid - 1,2, 3,4. Class Officer — 3; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Court — 3; Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Beck — 4. ix Keith Jansen FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Historian — 3; FFA Asst. Secretary — 4; Beck 3, 4. Victoria Kaegel Play 4; Spotlight — 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Co-Asst. Editor — 3; Spotlight Co-Editor — 4; Vespa 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Society Asst. Treasurer 4; Math Team — 1, 2, 3, 4; JETS Team — 3, 4; Office Aid — 4; Teachers Aid — 2; Prom Server — 1. Micheal Kirkpatrick FFA — 1; Play — 1; Student Council President — 4; Vespa — 2, 3, 4; Vespa Head Photographer — 4; Softball Manager — 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Vice-President — 3, 4; Math Team — 1; Office Aid — 3; Teachers Aid — 4; Photography Club — 3; Statistician — 4. THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’85 Rebecca Kosarek Terry Koester Gary Koenigstein Nancy Liefer Timothy Kues Beverly Link James Light TWINKLE TOWARDS THE FUTURE Carl Mansfield Valerie Meredith Lisa McBride Wayne Nadler Brian Napier James Newman Gary Koenigstein FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Reporter — 4; FFA Section 22 Treasurer — 4; Teachers Aid — 4; Beck — 3, 4. Timothy Kues Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Beck — 4. James Light Student Council — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1; Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court — 1; Teachers Aid — 3,4. Terry Koester Homecoming King — 4; HOT Court 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Math Team — 1; Office Aid — 1,2, 3, 4. Nancy Liefer Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Lab Band — 3; Class Treasurer — 3; FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Asst. Treasurer — 3; FFA Treasurer — 4; Softball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball - 1; Pep Club — 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 2, 4. Joyce Light Class Treasurer — 1; Office Aid 1,2, 3, 4; Beck — 4. Rebecca Kosarek Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Lab Band — 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary - 4; FCA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council — 2, 3, 4; Soft-ball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2; Prom Court — 3; FFA Court — 3, 4; Homecoming Court — 4; Office Aid — 2, 3, 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Martin, Sponsor; Ms. Briesacher, Sponsor; Phyllis Parker, Treasurer. Beverly Link Band — 1; Spotlight — 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Co-Asst. Editor — 3; Spotlight Co-Editor — 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 3; Beck — 4. Jill Lyons Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Lab Band — 1, 2, 3; Class President — 4; Student Council — 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Statistician — 1, 2; FFA Court — 3, 4; Flomecoming Court — 4; Office Aid — 4; Teachers Aid — 2. Lori Main Class Treasurer — 2; FCA — 2; HOT 1, 2, 3, 4; HOT — Vice-President 4; Play — 1; Cheerleader — 1,2; FFA Court — 4; Teachers Aid — 2, 4; Jacketts — 1, 2, 3, 4. Carl Mansfield FFA - 2, 3, 4; Play - 4. Lisa McBride Vespa Co-Asst. Editor — 3; Vespa Co-Editor — 4; Bat Girl — 3, 4; Pep Club - 3, 4; Quill Scroll — 2, 3, 4; Office Aid — 2; Prom Server — 1. SENIOR OFFICERS (continued): Beckey Kosarek, Secretary; Larry Weber, Vice-President; (not pictured) Jill Lyons. President. Valerie Meredith Wayne Nadler FCA — 2, 3; Basketball — 2, 3, 4; Baseball - 2, 3. 4; HOT Court — 3; Pep Club - 3, 4; Office Aid — 2, 3, 4. Brian Napier Band — 1, 2,3,4; FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Conductor — 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Beck — 3. James Newman Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band — 3, 4; Lab Band — 3, 4; Class Vice-President — 3; FCA — 1, 2, 3; Student Council — 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Court — 3; Homecoming Court — 3, 4; HOT Court — 3; Pep Club — 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Asst. Grade School Basketball Coach — 4. 13 THE SENIORS SHOOT OFF Elizabeth Pannier Phyllis Parker Richard Phillips Randall Rettinghouse Kelly Pyle Patti Robertson Allan Schott Wayne Schubert TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS Mark Van Vuuren Stacey Stallmann Wanda Vogt Jeffrey Vayette O little town of (New Athens) How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by ... Tabith Wilson Larry Weber 5 Richard Phillips Elizabeth Pannier Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band — 4; Class Asst. Treasurer — 2; FFA — 1,2, 3, 4; FFA Reporter — 3; FFA Secretary — 4; Play — 4; Spotlight — 1; Vespa — 1; Softball — 1,2; Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club - 3, 4; Honor Society — 2, 3, 4; Honor Society Secretary — 4; Math Team — 2, 3, 4; JETS Team 3, 4. Phyllis Parker Class Secretary — 2; Class Treasurer — 4; HOT — 1, 2, 3, 4; HOT Asst. Sec. Treas. — 3; HOT Secretary — 4; Play — 1; Student Council — 3, 4; Student Council Sec. Treas. — 4; Vespa — 2, 3, 4; Bat Girl — 2, 3, 4; Prom Court — 3, 4; Prom server — 1; FFA Court — 3, 4; Homecoming Court — 4; HOT Court — 3, 4; Pep Club — 3 4; Honor Society — 3, 4 Honor Society President — 4 Teachers Aid — 1, 2, 3, 4 Jacketts — 2, 3, 4. Kelly Plye Play — 4; Pep Club — 4. Randall Rettinghouse Class Vice- President — 2; Class Secretary — 3; FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Sentinel — 4; Student Council — 4; Prom Court — 3; FFA Court — 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court — 2, 4; HOT Court 3, 4; Office Aid — 4; Teachers Aid — 3, 4. Patti Robertson Office Aid — 1, 2; Teachers Aid — 3, 4; Beck — 4. Allan Schott FFA — 2; Play — 4; Basketball — 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 2, 4. Wayne Schubert FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager — 1, 2, 3; Baseball — 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 1; Beck — 3,4. 16 Lisa Seger Stacey Stallman Band — 3, 4; FFA — 1; Play — 4; Spotlight — 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Co-Editor — 4; Vespa — 2, 3, 4; Bat Girl — 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 2, 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 2. Mark Van Vuuren Play — 4; Basketball Manager — 4; Baseball Manager — 4; HOT Court 4; Exchange Student — 4. Jeffrey Vayette Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band — 4; Lab Band — 4; FCA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Baseball — 1,2, 4; Statistician — 3; Pep Club — 3, 4; Teachers Aid — 2, 3, 4; Jr, High Asst. Basketball Coach — 4. Wanda Vogt Prom Court — 3; Pep Club — 3, 4; Office Aid — 1, 3; Teachers Aid 1, 2, 3; Beck — 4. Larry Weber Tabitha Wilson FCA - 3; HOT — 2, 3, 4; HOT President — 4; Play — 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; FFA Chapter Sister — 4; HOT Court — 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Honor Society — 3, 4; Honor Society Vice-President — 4; Math Team — 2, 3, 4; JETS Team — 3, 4; Office Aid — 4. Class Vice-President — 4; FFA - 1, 2. 3, 4; FFA Sentinel — 3; FFA Vice- President — 4; Student Council Vice-President — 4; FFA Court — 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court — 4; Pep Club President — 3, 4; Office Aid — 2, 3, 4. JUNIORS ANXIOUSLY Daniel Ablert Mark Barlow David Barnett Ann Berry Deanna Brinkmann Shannon Cain Stacy Deterding Jay Hancock The junior year for the class of ’86 had many projects to pursue. To start things off they elected their class officers and began to immerse themselves in the magazine sales for the funding of the prom. Soon after they began the slow, tedious job of organizing the Jr.-Sr. Prom, which was held on April 27. The juniors concluded the year with high hopes and expectations as they awaited the coming year when they would be seniors. 18 AWAIT THAT FINAL YEAR Officers: Marla Litteken, Secretary Treasurer; Glenda Dunn, Sponsor; Valerie Rettinghouse, President; Michelle Hargrove, Vice-President; Phillip Powers, Sponsor. John Knobloch Ruben Kreher George Lake Vince Lehr Melinda Meredith David Miller Stephanie Miller 19 Christopher Moeser During Algebra II, Ann Berry gets frustrated and leans toward the window to escape. Laura Keel seems to be enjoying a nutritious” lunch. Rebekah Pruett Bradley Ragland Thad Rehmer Valerie Rettinghouse Scott Sandell 20 sL ) I Carrie Van Rotz Yul Venters Dennis Ventress Susy Walta Thomas Weber Lynn Weidemann Jeffrey Wiley Top: Marty Jones gets mugged by Christy Main and Carrie Van Rotz in the halls. Right: Stephanie Yoder dreams about her expected prince to come. Far Right: Thad Rehmer skillfully demonstrates how to use a ditto machine. 21 SOPHOMORE CLASS SET THEIR SIGHTS FOR BIGGER ROLES Connie Heggemeier Kimberly Johnson William Juenger Jeffrey Kaegel Lisa Keebler Vicky Koester Michael Kosarek Bruce Lischer The Sophomore Class of ’87 started their second year at NACHS with confidence and anticipation. They had successfully completed one year of high school and were looking forward to what was in store for them. The “87' class was becoming more involved with activities as the days went by. They had their first experience in driver’s education. Magazine sales occupied much of the Sophomore’s time in the beginning of the school year. This was to prepare them for the class’ upcoming Prom. Everyone looked ahead to great days as upperclassmen and participating in activities at New Athens High School. Timothy Mullins Daniel Nadler Jennifer Mitze David Morovitz Sophomore class officers: Patrick Boyett — President, Donna Harwerth — Secretary-Treasurer, Ms. Jones — class sponsor, Robert Weaver — Vice President, Mr. Steinkamp — class sponsor. 23 IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS Mary Walta Merritt Wayland Robert Weaver Christine Wilson Bopper flashes another of his famous smiles. An example of students diligently at work. 25 THE CLASS OF ’88 LOOKS FORWARD Scott Cox FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Jenny Luecking, Vice-President; Thelma Renshaw, Advisor; Helen Korves, Secretary; Mike Koenigstein, President; and Frank Moeser, Treasurer, (not pictured) Benjamin Howes, Advisor. C. Scott Diecker Freshmen began their first year at NACHS with much enthusiasm. They looked forward to joining clubs and meeting new teachers and friends. At their first class meeting, they elected class officers and quickly got into the swing of High School life. As the school year came to a close, the class of ’88 looked back upon their freshman year with confidence and satisfaction, and looked forward to what was in store for them. Tammy Doyle Michael Fisher 26 TO A BIG BREAK IN HIGH SCHOOL Stephanie Fluck Dawn Gale Judy Gamble Kimberly Geaschel Sean Goding Douglas Heggemeier Jennifer Webster asks students and teacher for help. Angela Idecker Nancy Herman Christopher Hewitt Kimberly Holland Stacy Rausch is caught talking to a secret admirer instead of being in class. Brenda Kernan Dawn Kimbrell Helen Korves Brian Kerperien Mike Koenigstein Jill Lake Jenny Luecking Clifford Parker Barry Mehner Kris Meyer James Porkorny Jon Meyer Frank Moeser Stacy Rausch Michelle Stroh William Utz Dawn Wade Jennifer Webster Julie Behnken is caught looking at a muscle man in someone’s locker. Robin Wiley Jana Woodrome Dell Wilson 29 Doug Heggemeier grins as Mrs. Briesacher doesn’t make any marks on his paper. EXCHANGE STUDENT Marc Adriaan Cornells van Vuuren, NACHS foreign exchange student, was from Santpoort, a city in the Netherlands. During his stay here in New Athens, he lived with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lyons and family. Marc is the son of Izaak and Adriana van Vuuren. He has one brother, Peter. Marc was born December 16, 1965. Marc’s classes were PE, Economics, Intro to Computers, Advanced Composition, US History, Consumer Education, Typing I, and American Government. His favorite class was PE because he likes sports better than studying and he likes Mr. Kassing. The biggest difference between Holland and the U.S. for Marc was that the U.S. was more like a “circus” to him. Marc had many memorable moments here at NACHS, but his most memorable was graduation. Many will remember Marc for years to come, for he made many friends while he was here. These friends will miss him and want to wish him much success in his future. Marc’s home address is: Marc van Vuuren Brederoodseweg 88 2082 BX Santpoort The Netherlands above left: Marc show his pearlies for the camera, above: Marc tries to blame the accident on the little boy. left: Marc demonstrates his musical ability. 30 IN MEMORY O GENTLEST HEART of Jesus ever present in the Blessed Sacrament ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe in Thy Judgment, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames and do Thou O merciful Saviour send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Muscular Dystrophy, also called progressive muscular dystrophy, a group of chronic hereditary disturbances involving the muscle tissue of the human body. Both overdevelopment and wasting are typically present at the same time in different parts of the body. According to some authorities, all of the several described types are really variations of the same disease. A type really refers to a special localization of the disease in the body. One form will merge into another form. The three subtypes most generally recognized are known in medical terminology as the pseudohypertrophic, the facioscapulohumeral, and the juvenile form. In all these forms it occurs early in youth. The calves and the forearms are the first muscle masses to be affected. They become increased in girth, bulky, but soft due to infiltration of the muscle by fat and fibrous tissue. There follows next a progressive atrophy and weakness of the muscles of the thigh, hip, back, and shoulder girdle. The face, forearm, and hand muscles remain normal. The gait becomes waddling, and difficulty is encountered in climbing or descending stairs. If one attempts to lift a child so affected, by his armpits, the loose shoulder girdle muscles allow the head to loll loosely. The spine tends to curve sharply forward, and the patient finally becomes bedridden. Children so involved have a characteristic way of rising from a prone to a standing position by first kneeling then “climbing” up their legs with their hands. Muscular dystrophy is a disease of the actual muscle tissue rather than of the nervous tissue associated with the muscle. As observed microscopically, the muscle cells first swell; the bands across the cells break up; the cell substance becomes homogeneous in appearance; and large fat-containing areas appear. The nerves that supply this degenerated muscle tissue finally become secondarily degenerated. Little is found in medical literature regarding specific forms of treatment. The type of physiotherapy generally used for polio patients can be used for muscular systrophies, best carried out in specialized orthopedic hospitals. Although severely crippled, many of these patients survive until old age, if adequately protected and cared for. Joey Woolford ADMINISTRATION DIRECTED THINGS Peggy Idecker works diligently to insure the smooth running of NACHS. Mr. Carr on a typical day at NACHS. Dale J. Carr, Assistant Superintendent Peggy Idecker, High School Secretary. TO KEEP THEM RUNNING SMOOTHLY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Mrs. Sue Kosarek, Recording Secretary; Mr. Jeff Crawford, Mr. Norman Koenigstein, Mr. LaVerne Kinzinger, Mr. Sylvester Mehrmann, President; Mr. Jack Boyett, Mr. Ardell Schoepp, and Mr. Harold Haubrich, Secretary. I Joyce Dudeck, Bookkeeper-Treasurer. FRANCES AXLEY The qualities Mrs. Axley looks for in a student are honesty, motivation, willingness to learn and cooperativeness. AL BARNES Mr. Barnes feels that not being afraid to fail makes someone successful. PAUL BEROWSKI Being serious, industrious and cooperativeness is what Mr. Berowski looks for in a student. LIZ BRIESACHER To be proud and satisfied with their work is what makes someone successful in the eyes of Mrs. Brlesacher. GLENDA DUNN Mrs. Dunn knows she is a teacher when she gets the pay check and it doesn’t go far enough. THOMAS GERMANN Mr. Germann feels that character, leadership, service and determination are the best qualities you can find in a student. MARION HOLLANDER Mr. Hollander feels that a person who takes advantage of the educational opportunities offered him has an admirable quality that will lead to success in life. BEN HOWES Being around the students in and out of the classroom is what Mr. Howes likes most about teaching. 36 REBA JONES The willingness to take responsibility for their own actions is the quality Ms. Jones looks for in a student. NORBERT KASSING Having students thank him for helping to structure their lives in some way is Mr. Kassing’s most rewarding experience. KENTON MARTIN Respect of others and an understanding of the importance of knowledge are the qualities Mr. Martin looks for in a student. sue McConnell The qualities Mrs. McConnell looks for in a student are inquiring and creative minds. STEVE MUELLER Mr. Mueller became a teacher for the social welfare. RICHARD PETROWICH Mr. Petrowich knows he is a teacher when report cards are due! 37 LURI RUBEMEYER Mr. Steinkamp tries to get his paperwork done. Mrs. Rubemeyer looks for a student who sets a realistic goal and works to achieve it. DON SEXTON Mr. Sexton knows he’s a teacher when September comes. LOUIS STEINKAMP Mr. Steinkamp looks for students who are hard working, honest, and really care about other students. PEGGY TINNEY The qualities Mrs. Tinney looks for in a student are the desire to learn, the ability to follow directions, and the concern for others. WARREN TROTTER Mr. Trotter became a teacher to prove that .99999 equals 1. 38 PE CLASSES WORKED FOR FITNESS Students in P.E. class learned sportsmanship along with the rules of many fun sports and games by venturing into softball, tennis, fishing, and many other activities. Although it is supposed to be educational, the students seemed to use the time more as an escape from the trials and tribulations of the day. Vicky Koester and Kara Smith express different reactions to the thought of playing softball. Barry Mehner and coach Kassing discuss the rules of softball that they will be using that day. The boys’ P.E. class get started on another game of softball. 39 ENGLISH OPENS STUDENTS MINDS There was a variety of English courses that could be chosen at NACHS. Students learned how to express their own thoughts in oral and written forms. They also also learned to understand the spoken and written thoughts of others. Students took the required English I and II, or English and Communications, World Literature, or Advanced Comp. Students could prepare for college or get into the world of mythology. The English department tried to fulfill everyone’s needs and desires in the language arts. Mr. Berowski finds a quiet moment to grade his English I papers. Mr. Martin tells his views of the movie. Mr. Martin tries to find the most vivid words to describe the story. 40 FOREIGN LANG. INCREASED CULTURE The German I class is busy doing their translations exercise. NACHS students were offered the one foreign language again this year. The courses were broken down into German 1, II, and III. In these classes students learned vocabulary, grammar, translations, and reading. By studying foreign language, students increased their knowledge of culture. Students find other ways ol communicating to the photographer. Mr. Berowski pronounces the many German words with great knowledge and skill. 41 MATH STUDENTS CONCENTRATE ON NACHS provides a wide selection of math courses to its students. They are instructed by Mr. Hollander, Mr. Germann, and Mr. Trotter. Business math is an introduction to the application of math in the business world, while Technical math deals with mathematics found in industrial related fields. Many college-bound students choose Algebra I as their basis toward 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. College Algebra is still more advanced than the first two while individualized math is for self-study students who want more credit. NACHS has a very strong computer course. It ranges from Introduction to Computers to Com- Mr, Germann dedicates his time to Patrick Boyett and Craig Steinheimer to show them puter I and II to Individualized how to do their geometry. Computers, and each one varies in difficulty. Mr. Germann mischieviousiy walks into Geometry knowing he’s the Johnson and Lisa McBride concentrate very hard on only one who knows about the pop-quiz. 'heir algebra. 42 Greg Petrowich and Vince Lehr use team work to type in a program into the computer. THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Robert Weaver shows great courage as he takes the computer on one-handed. Above right: Vince Lehr sits far away from the computer for fear that it will explode. Above: Mike Kirkpatrick takes a little snooze at his computer to break up his morning routine. Right: Mike Kosarek and Mike Koenigstein figure that two heads are better than one as they work together on a project. 43 SCIENCE STUDENTS GOT The science department consists of five courses. A New one offered this year is General Science which gives a basic over all view of science. Earth Science deals with the physical features of the earth. Biology 1 studies the plant and animal kingdom. Biology II introduces biological chemistry and cellular biology. Dissection of animals are covered in both these courses. Chemistry is a laboratory course in the study of a matter’s composition and changes. Jamie Newman, Allen Schott, Jeff Vayette, Mike Kirkpatrick, and Kevin Birkner are helping in a vaporization and condensation experiment. Mr. Barnes is helping Danny Albert and Jamie Newman watch the temperature of the ice cream. Nancy Liefer, Phyllis Parker, and Richard Phillips are getting the ingredients ready for the experimental ice cream. HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Mr. Mueller lectures from his very educational desk, which contains different kinds of rocks, books, and other artifacts. DENNIS AUTO SALES Route 1 BALDWIN ROAD (618) 475-3115 DENNIS BREITHAUPT AND DENNIS HALLE, OWNERS Kim Johnson and Lisa Schneider try to repair the skeleton who lost Its head. 45 SOCIAL STUDIES BUILDS A BASE Mr. Powers takes a moment to prepare himself for the next class. Mr. Steinkamp has the duty of teaching Consumer Education at NACHS. This course gives students the basics of the economic world and shows them how to manage their money. It covers such topics as the stock market, income tax forms, and the different insurance coverages. Mr. Powers teaches the subjects of American Government, U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Law. In these classes students learn about the past so as to improve the future. 46 The Law class intently takes the notes as Mr. Powers lectures on laws and ordinances. Mr. Steinkamp is collecting one of his many daily work sheets to grade. Ann Berry argues with Mr. Powers over the death penalty. INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHES A TRADE Wayne Schubert and Tommy Weber try to weld Randy Rettlnghouse's mouth shut. Carl Mansfield goes to the grinder to sharpen his tool. Randy Rettlnghouse skillfully cuts wood for the bread boards. The industrial arts department, headed by Mr. Petrowich, introduced students to woodworking, metal working, and electricity. Industrial arts are the foundation needed for the more advanced classes at a trade-technical institute. 47 DRIVER’S ED. GAVE FREEDOM With the start of a new year, we had a new teacher on the passenger’s side of the driver’s ed car. Mr. Howes took on the responsibility of teaching the new and ambitious sixteen year olds how to drive. After many hair-raising experiences both Mr. Howes and the students learned how to be better drivers. Mr. Howes, Frank Moeser. Jamie Newman, Danny Nadler, and Wayne Nadler are about to take off for a nice ride in the country. AG TAUGHT LEADERSHIP The agricultural classes are taught by Mr. Petrowich. They include Ag I, II, III, and IV, where students learn plant science, animal science, farm business management, and production agriculture. Scott Diecker, Stacy Deterding, and Doug Heggemeier are studying animal science in Ag I. 48 HOME EC TAUGHT USEFUL SKILLS The H.O.T. donated Mrs. Finney and her home-ec classes new dishes. Kim Holland refuses to disclose her secret recipes to the photographer. Mrs. Tinney teaches the girls how to use the microwave The Home-Ec classes start off with the Orientation to Home-Ec and go to the advanced classes like Foods. The Orientation to Home-Ec students developed their cooking skills. Meanwhile, in Family Planning and Child Development, students learned about dating, marriage, children, and family life. THE FINE ARTS USE THEIR TALENT TO BRIGHTEN NACHS Mrs. McConnell, a second year teacher at NACHS, taught Art I, II, and III, plus Art Appreciation. The art students learned the two basics of creativity and skill by studying drawing techniques, painting techniques, and ceramics, Classroom work also included learning how to use the colors on the color wheel. Art Appreciation studied types of art, pictorial arts, architecture, artists, and slides. Mr. Sexton directed Music Appreciation, where students learned the basics of Keyboard, how to build harmony, the music of the time, and about the artists and their music. Shannon Cain skillfully maneuvers the paint brush over her project to add finishing touches. Mrs. McConnell looks pleased at the work Carey Van Rotz has done, and Carey looks relieved. Kevin Pyle works diligently on his art drawing using all his concentration. Pam Kirkpatrick throws up her hands in frustration as Mr. Sexton turns off K-SHE and puts on Bach. 50 BUSINESS EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS FOR MANAGEMENT Lori Main promises to be a good worker since she can ignore photographers and still type. Ms. Jones looks in horror as she catches someone using the “hunt and peck” method of typing. yv ,:.r S The Business Education courses offered at NACHS covered the areas of typing, shorthand, office practice, word processing, and accounting. Typing I and Shorthand I are for the beginners, with Typing II, and Word Processing being for the advanced clerks. Office Procedures emphasizes instruction for the office world, showing how to properly work on the job. Accounting’s emphasis is on systematizing information about transactions and activities into accounts and records. These courses are not only valuable for the working field, but also are necessary for everyday life. Mrs. Reba Jones is the instructor. Brad Ragland punches numbers into his calculator as he tabulates his figures trying for the correct total. 51 HEALTH CLASS LEARNED FIRST-AID CAREER ED EXPLORED THE FUTURE The Health class learned about the body and how to keep it healthy. With discussions on first-aid, during abuse, the anatomy, and other related topics, the students learned the in’s and out’s of keeping the body in tip top condition. Mrs. Rubemeyer points out the heart to students who aren't aware. In Career Ed, the students planned for their futures after high school, learning decision making techniques, how to plan for a job or a career, and they outlined it all in their “life plan.” Mrs. Axley’s resourcefulness was used in extent to answer the questions and make the class interesting. Shelly DeSpain looks confused about her future, as Mrs. Axley tries to explain her thoughts on the subject. BECK STUDENTS UNDERSTUDY AT AREA TRAINING CENTER Juniors and Seniors are offered first-hand training in specialized areas in addition to the curriculum offered at New Athens High by attending Beck Area Vocational Center. They can take courses in auto maintenance, business skills, arts, health occupations, horticulture, foods, and child care. These courses advance students by providing applicable skills for future jobs. BECK: front: David Barnett, Larry Gale, Ruben Kreher, David Skorcz, Tim Doyle, and Kelly Pyle, first row. Matthew Hanft, James Light, Carl Birkner, Tim Burns. Keith Jansen, Wayne Schubert. Tommy Weber, Gary Koenig-stein, and Lisa Seger. second row: John Hoffman (bus driver), Patti Robertson, Joyce Light, Wanda Vogt, Beverly Link, Susy Walta, Tim Kues, and Stacy Deterding. R R WELDING 600 S. Van Buren Street New Athens, IL 62264 Phone:475-2116 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 53 NACHS RUNS SMOOTHLY WITH HELP The cooks, custodians, and bus drivers at NACHS were always doing something for the faculty and students. The cooks kept busy with preparing hot meals, while the lunch stand offered quick lunches for students on the go. The custodians helped clean up after the cafeteria lunch rush as well as after the students were dropped off safely to and from school. Above Right: Head Cook Ethel Buettner approaches the photographer with her always sharp butcher knife. Above: BUS DRIVERS AND CUSTODIANS: John Hoffman, Dixie Buechler, Trudy Patton, Dennis Schatte, Floyd Reuss, and Vernon Fietsam. Below: Cooks: Irma Lehr, Barbara Williams. Sondra Perry, Margaret Barlow, Verla Mae Hoffman, June Loesche, Mary Morovitz, and Ethel Buettner. Not pictured: Ray Reuss STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS P.O. Box A HECKER FACILITY New Athens, IL 62264 HOURS: (618) 475-2155 9 to 2 Monday-Thursday 9 to 7 Friday HOURS: 9 to 3 Monday-Thursday 9 to 6 Friday Drive-up 9 to 12 Saturday 57 VESPA OFFICERS DIRECT THE PRODUCTION To work on the yearbook demands time and patience to draw up pages, write copy, sell advertisements and yearbooks, and to take pictures. The staff has to be dedicated to work long hours, staying late, and devoted to cropping pictures and writing captions. Deadlines come and go and with each one there is a feeling of apprehension and fatigue, but in the end everything is accomplished. This year’s officers (pictured left) are Tracy Bochantin, Co-Editor; Laurel Short, Co-Assistant Editor; Lisa McBride, Co-Editor; Ann Berry, Co-Assistant Editor; and Reba Jones, Advisor. 618-475-2142 HI-WAY LUMBER COMPANY Ace Hardware Store 6010 JAMES T. NEWMAN 601 S. Clinton St. OWNER New Athens, 1L 62264 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ’85! 58 VESPA STAFF WORKED HARD The Vespa staff, small but mighty, worked into the summer to meet the deadlines and put together another yearbook. Taking pictures, writing copy, and making final layouts had to be finished before the Vespa staff could rest. When it was finished, the staff could take pride in their work. Vespa and Spotlight staff went to Carbondale. SPOTLIGHT MET THE DEADLINES The Spotlight staff worked day and night to meet the deadlines as they reported another year at NACHS. The work was hard, and the hours were long, but in the end, the Spotlight informed the school on all the events of another time in our lives. Along with features and activities, the Spotlight had “all the news that’s fit to print.” OFFICERS: Beverly Link, Co-Editor; Vicki Kaegel, Co-Editor; Kara Smith, Co-Assistant Editor; Stacey Stallmann, Co-Assistant Editor. STAFF: Janel Woodrome, Helen Korves, Cary Stallmann, and Laura Keel. Sometimes Spotlight work made Beverly Link stay after school to meet her deadlines. 60 STUDENT COUNCIL PRODUCES A SUCCESSFUL WEEK The Student Council is formed by electing two members from each class every year. This year, not only did the members vote for officers, but also the student body was involved in an all-school election. During Homecoming Week they sponsored such days as Hat Day. Sucker Day, Togo Day, Pajama Day, Tropical Day, and the list goes on. At the end of the week, they also sponsored the Homecoming Dance. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: front: Jamie Newman and Jill Lyons, first row: Becky Kosarek, Mike Kirkpatrick, James Light, Phyllis Parker, Susy Walta, Marla Litteken, Paul Berowski, (advisor), Craig Steinheimer. Lisa Schneider. Merrit Wayland, Donna Harwerth, Dawn Gale, and Sue Bruno, second row Beth Buettner. Randy Rettinghouse. Larry Weber. Mark Barlow, and Vince Lehr. Left Larry Weber. Randy Rettinghouse, James Light, Vince Lehr, and Mike Kirkpatrick take a friendly break after hanging homecoming posters. below: OFFICERS. L to R: Larry Weber, Vice President; Phyllis Parker, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mike Kirkpatrick. President. STEVEN M. NEWBOLD D.M.D. New Athens Area Medical Center New Athens, IL 62264 Phone: 475-3737 M-F 8:30-6:00 St. 8-12 HONOR SOCIETY IS BUSY WITH The Induction for the National Honor Society was held on April 26. Eligible for induction were sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a B average or better. The inductees were chosen for their outstanding leadership, scholarship, character, and service. The Honor Society members sold a variety of candy to raise money for their annual banquet, which was held on May 10, 1985, at Fischer’s Restaurant. The guest speaker was Professor Joseph Gore. The 1984-85 officers were: Phyllis Parker, President; Tabitha Wilson, Vice-President; Betsy Pannier, Secretary; Tracy Bochantin, Treasurer; Vicki Kaegel, Asst.-Treasurer; and Mr. Martin, advisor. Top Right Marc van Vuuren, Jamie Newman, Ricky Range, and Mark Barlow have a lovely dinner with Mrs. Newman, Mr. Lyons and Mr. Parker. Above Right Mr. Martin listens intently as Professor Joseph Gore gives his address. Above: Vicki Kaegel is caught doing one of her honor society’s duties — selling candy. Far Right: Tabitha Wilson seems to be having a great time at the banquet. Right: Being escorted by Treasurer Tracy Bochantin, Greg Petrowich proudly walks up to the stage. 62 INDUCTION AND BANQUET w President Phyllis Parker and Secretary Betsy Pannier play judge and defendant in the induction ceremony. Becky Kosarek and Lori Main find the banquet interesting as Mr. Kosarek proudly watches over the conversation. HECKER FEED SERVICE, INC. HECKER, IL PHONE: 618 473-2329 We buy sell corn mild We aell bulk, bag feed. fertilizer COUNTRY COMPANIES INSURANCE AGENCY DALE REUSS CLU AGENT 406 S. JOHNSON STREET NEW ATHENS, IL 62264 PHONE: 475-2098 63 MATH TEAM RATES HIGH The New Athens Math Team competed at the SlU-Carbondale Invitational Math Contest on March 23. The whole team consisted of 24 members, and the members took a test covering different areas of math. When the results were tabulated, the freshman team and senior teams won second place, and the sophomore team and junior team placed third. Overall the team placed second. A special thanks to Mr. Tom Germann for being the coach. Math Team: (front) Janeen Ruhmann, Betsy Pannier, Tracy Bochantin. Tom Germann (advisor), Laurel Short, Robert Weaver, Kathleen Shapfer. Michelle Stroh, Stacy Rausch. Jenny Luecking. (middle) Vicki Kaegel, Tabitha Wilson, (back) Greg Petrowich, Mike Kosarek, Brad Cummins. Danny Nadler, Rick Range, David Parker. Mark Barlow. Kelly Pyle, Danny Albert. Mike Koenigstein. Marvin Gaubatz. Not Pictured: Mark Van Vuuren. HULL FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. President — Steven E. Schuessier New Athens: 101 S. Jackson St. Phone: 475-2151 Marissa: 518 S. Main St. Phone: 295-2323 JETS TEAM DOES WELL ALSO The New Athens JETS team traveled to Belleville Area College on February 20 to take the JETS test. The JETS test usually consists of 6 areas of study english, math, physics, biology, chemistry, and graphics. This year, however, there was an extra area, computer literacy. Mark Barlow placed third in English and Danny Albert placed first in computer literacy. Mr. Tom Germann was the advisor and the team consisted of: front: Lisa Schreiber, Betsy Pannier, Laurel Short, Tom Germann (advisor), Tracy Bochantin, Phyllis Parker. middle: Vicki Kaegel, Tabitha Wilson, top: Mark Barlow, Kelly Pyle, and Danny Albert, not pictured: Sheri Freudenberg and Mark van Vuuren. NEW ATHENS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION HOURS: MON-THURS 9-4:30 Fri. 9-7:30 SAT. 9-2 (Drive-Up Only) HOME OFFICE: (618) 475-2183 Route 1, Box 372 NEW ATHENS, IL 62264 JACKETTES MAJORETTES ALONG Each year, the Jackettes and Majorettes lead the band in many parades such as the Homecoming Parade, the Halloween Parade, and the Shriner’s Parade. They also perform many routines to the music played by the band. These girls add elegance and grace to the band. JACKETTES: front: Donna Harwerth, Sheri Freudenberg, Phyllis Parker, Valerie Rettinghouse, Paula Fluck, and Lori Main, back Michelle Hargrove. Marla Litteken, Stephanie Fluck, and Vicky Koester (substitute). CENTRAL STATES BOTTLING CO. ri I 1 Route 51 South • Duquoin, Illinois 62832 Jj Phonc: 618‘542'2101 0§|| things go it bewfth m Coke TI«S( MASK 9 66 “ MAJORETTES: front Stephanie Miller, back: Tammy Doyle, Sherri Wilderman, and Angela Idecker. WITH THE BAND PROVIDE STYLE Among the events at which the NACHS band performs at are all home basketball games, the Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts, and the Homecoming, Halloween, and Shriner’s Parades. Not only do the members play at these special occasions, but they also compete in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest where they can receive individual awards. The band has received over thirty first superior ratings at IHSA band contests. Hard work and dedication help the band to achieve these heights. Sam Sexton, the band director, admiralty directs the band and helps them to succeed as musicians. FLUTES AND OBOE: front Christine Wilson, Nancy Liefer, and Craig Steinheimer. back: Stephanie Miller, Christy Main, and Sherri Wilderman. CLARINETS: Tammy Doyle, Barbara Cain, Robin Wiley, Kathleen Schopfer, Angela Idecker, and Betsy Pannier, standing Denise Range. 67 ENTERTAINMENT AND SAXOPHONES: Beth Buettner, Keith Pratt, Robert Weaver, and Heather Smith. MOOD IS ALSO ESTABLISHED PERCUSSION: Stacey Stallmann, Barry Cathcart, Richie Ruhmann, Craig Pratt, and Brian Napier. TRUMPETS: Jamie Newman, Jon Meyer, Jeff Vayette, Billy Juenger, David Morovitz, Jay Hancock, Brad Cummins, Lynn Weidemann, and Danny Albert. DANCE BAND: front row: Richie Ruhmann, Keith Pratt, Angela (decker, Heather Smith, Robert Weaver, Beth Buettner, and Kathleen Schopfer. second row: Lynn Weidemann, Greg Petrowich, Mike Kosarek, Tim Mullins. Paul Petri, Betsy Pannier, and Sam Sexton (director), third row: Jamie Newman, Jay Hancock, Billy Juenger, and Jeff Vayette. 69 THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Left: OFFICERS: L to R: Betsy Pannier, Secretary; Randy Rettinghouse, Sentinel; Richard Petrowich, Advisor; Tracy Bochan-tin, President; Nancy Liefer, Treasurer; Larry Weber, Vice-President; and Gary Koenigstein, Reporter. Above: Larry Weber tries to pep up Jim Porkorney during FFA initiation. RIESS FORD SALES Home of CROWN vans RR 2 Hwy 4 and 13 8:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:00 Friday 8:00-5:00 Saturday THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The FFA is an Organization of Opportunity because they have the opportunity to learn many of the skills needed in their future lives. They have the chance to attend leadership training schools and camps; to learn public speaking and parliamentary procedure; and to compete in many different types of contests. Their projects give them hands-on experience at earning a living, making decisions, and receiving awards for their efforts at local, state, and national levels. Belonging to the FFA makes them realize they have the ability to succeed and provides them with the incentive to set greater goals for themselves as workers, managers, and professionals in America the Land of Opportunity. This is reflected in their theme: America the Land of Opportunity — FFA the Organization of Opportunity. 70 BROUGHT STARDOM TO A REALITY FFA Members: first row: Mike Eckert, Doug Heggemeier, Tabitha Wilson, Robert Weaver, Richard Petrowich, Nancy Liefer, Mark Barlow, Tracy Bochantin, and Barry Cathcart. second row: Brian Cort-ner, Carl Birkner, Stacy Deterding, Betsy Pannier, Greg Petrowich, Carl Mansfield, Charles Bransen, and Gary Koenigstein. third row: Wayne Schubert, Larry Weber, Randy Rettinghouse, Tommy Weber, Ricky Range, Brian Napier, Keith Jansen, Brenda Napier, and Richard Ruhmann. fourth row: Billy Juenger, Scott Diecker, Jim Porkorney, and Rodney Williams. New greenhands Scott Dieker, Dale Schilling, Richard Ruhmann, Stacy Deterding, Barry Cathcart, Jim Porkorney, Doug Heggemeier. and Mike Eckert wait with anticipation for their stunts” for initiation. Barry Cathcart seems to be having a fun time at his greenhand initiation. 71 HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW HAVE The month September marked the beginning of 1984-1985 for the Homemakers of Tomorrow. During this month the new members were required to suffer the embarrassment of initiation by coming to school wearing gaudy clothes, cheap jewelry, ribbons in their hair, band-aides on their noses, and carrying pots. Early in the year the H.O.T. also sold cheese and sausage and tumblers to help finance the annual dance which was held on March 22 and the annual banquet which was held on May 21 for the purpose of installing new officers and honoring outstanding members. The 1984-85 officers are pictured to the right. Their advisor is Joyce Dudeck. R T ANTIQUES R and T ANTIQUES Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rieso Phone: 475-2812 or 539-3026 Everyday from 8-5 Sunday 1-5 Antique Furniture, Glassware, Primitives and Collectibles. H.O.T. OFFICERS: L to R: Beth Buettner, Vice-President ol Public Relations; Tabitha Wilson. President: Lori Main, Vice-President; Heather Smith, Freshman Representative; Phyllis Parker, Secretary; Janel Woodrome, Treasurer; Sheri Freudenberg, Vice-President of Points; and Shelly DeSpain, Sophomore Representative. A SALE-BREAKING YEAR MEMBERS: Tracey Beste, Kara Smith, Marla Litteken, and Jennifer Webster, standing. Robyn Cockrum, Chris Meyer, Michelle Stroh, Pam Kirkpatrick, Stephanie Fluck, Diane Fietsam, Susy Walta, Beth Buettner, and Lori Main, on bars: Tammy Doyle, Barb Cain, Angela Idecker, Heather Smith, Dawn Gale, Stacy Rausch, Julie Behnken, Jill Lake, Sheri Freudenberg, Tabitha Wilson, Phyllis Parker, Janel Woodrome, Shelly DeSpain, Melinda Meredith, Helen Korves, and Christy Main. Chris Meyer, Tracey Beste, and Jill Lake hide at the dark end of the hall during H.O.T. initiation. 73 Michelle Stroh, Angela Idecker, Tammy Doyle, Stephanie Fluck, and Stacy Rausch take an embarrassing moment to show the new spring clothing collection for the new H.O.T. membership. ALL SCHOOL PLAY Aunt Sarah (Stacey Stallmann), Dr. Omahandra (Kelly Pyle), Emma Burpee (Betsy Pannier), Harold Custer (Mark Barlow), Tweety (Tracy Bochantin), Dick Reynolds (Allen Schott), Mrs. Custer (Janel Woodrome), Lem Marblehead (Billy Juenger), Madame Celesta (Beth Buettner), Pee-Wee (Marc van Vuuren), Daisy (Lynn Weidemann), Monahan (Kevin Birkner), Kay Semedi (Tabitha Wilson), Peter Beamish (Greg Petrowich), Peaches Greeding (Marla Litteken). Not Pictured: Uncle John (Kevin Pyle). Double Casting: Aunt Sarah (Barb Cain) and Peaches Greeding (Vicki Kaegel). 74 Marla (Peaches) Litteken, Billy (Lem) Juenger, and Tabitha (Kay) Wilson keep cool about the show time as others put on make-up. RETURNS TO NACHS Lem Marblehead tries to solve the crime as possible as murderers look on. The all school play returned to NACHS with the cast of “Mum-bo Jumbo” taking the stage. It was the first play in New Athens since 1982. “Mumbo Jumbo,” a mystery farce had the audience laughing and applauding as Tweety screamed, Madame Celesta chanted, Dick and Pee-Wee tried to explain their story, and Lem Marblehead and Miss Emma Burpee tried to solve the mystery. Besides the cast, there was help from Diane Fietsam, Christy Main, Melinda Meredith, Laurel Short, and others on sound, construction, and painting crews. A special thanks went to directors Mrs. McAlister and Mr. Petrowich. Diane Fietsam (student production coordinator) gets Betsy Pannier ready for the play as Peter Beamish looks on. 75 AIDS HELP THE DIRECTORS Many of the NACHS students have given up their study time to help out the offices and teachers of the school. These students had a choice of working for teachers, in the library, the high school, or the grade school office, the nurses office, doing coach’s help or being a band help. Some of the jobs included running errands, collecting absentee slips, sorting records, sorting magazines, and grading papers for teachers. The work of these students help make the school run a lot more smoothly. FTA: first row Lisa McBride, Tracy Bochantin, Rebekah Pruett, Stephanie Miller, Connie Heg-gemeier, Jeff Geaschel, Lisa Keebler, Dawn Seger, and Shannon Cain, second row: Danny Nadler, Lynn Weidemann, Lori Main, Michelle Hargrove, Valerie Rettinghouse, Diane Fietsam, Beth Buett-ner, and Helen Korves. Third row: Sherri Wilderman, Marvin Gaubatz, Bobby Harwerth, Randy Rettinghouse, Bill Hurst, Jeff Vayette, Scott Sandell, and Terry Koester. Fourth row: Scott Diecker, Vince Lehr, Mike Kirkpatrick, Mike Kosarek, Kevin Birkner, Jamie Newman, and Jay Hancock. Above right: GUIDANCE HELP: Valerie Meredith, Marla Litteken, Kelly Pyle, Stephanie Yoder, Frances Axley (guidance counselor), Sheri Freudenberg, Becky Kosarek, Tabitha Wilson, Jeff Geaschel, and Paula Fluck. above: LIBRARY BAND NURSE’S AIDS: Brian Kerperien, Kim Holland, Sean Goding, Jeff Wiley, Phyllis Parker, Dennis Ventress, Nancy Liefer, Brian Cortner, and Kevin Birkner. Right: OFFICE HELP: Scott Sanded, Lisa Schreiber, Kevin Birkner, Jennifer Mitzi, Jill Lyons, Terry Koester, Shelly De-Spain, Stacey Stallmann, Janel Woodrome, Larry Weber, Michelle Stroh, Craig Steinhiemer, Jackie Lueck-ing, Heather Smith, Bobby Harwerth, Lisa Schneider, Brenda Kernan, Vicki Kaegel, Randy Rettinghouse, Billy Eckert, and Carey Stallmann. 76 NACH’S STATS RECORD VICTORIES VOLLEYBALL STATS: Ann Berry, Dawn Seger, Pam Kirkpatrick, and Jamie Newman. Statisticians have the great responsibility of keeping track of plays and moves through out the game. The basketball stats kept four charts for both the junior varsity and the varsity teams. The Shot Chart, the Rebound Chart, the Plus Chart, and the Minus Chart are used to record such things as field goals made, defensive and offensive rebounds, assists, steals, violations, fumbles, and many other things. The volleyball stats kept the clock, the score, and the books. In these books they marked each player’s serves, hits, sets, and additional thing. Without these people games would never be recorded to become part of NACHS History. DARLENE’S BEAUTY SHOP “IF YOUR HAIR ISN'T BECOMING TO YOU, YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO ME.” 909 South St. New Athens, IL PHONE: 475-3513 TUES-FRI. 8-6 Mary Kay Skin Care and Nexus Hair Care Products BASKETBALL STATS: Robin Cockrun, Chris Meyer, and Denise Range, (not pictured) Sherri Wilderman and Kara Smith. Ted L. Valentine Ice Cream Products 226 East Piclo Or Red Bud IL 62276 202-3113 202-6333 CUTLER BUTTER 77 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL BRING VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: front: Diane Fietsam, Susy Walta, Christine Wilson, and Shelly DeSpain. bode. Jill Lyons, Beth Buettner, Betsy Pannier, Coach Trotter, Sherri Wildermann, Connie Venters, Laura Fisher, and Tracey Beste. The volleyball team got off to a good start this season by beating Steeleville (15-6, 15-4), Wesclin (15-3, 16-14), and Valmeyer (15-5, 15-9). After losing their next four games, the Jackets took first place in the Trico tournament beating Coulterville, Trico, Sparta, and Trico. Betsy Pannier and Beth Buettner were chosen for the all tournament team. Later in the season the Jackets stomped Lebanon (15-1, 15-2) and slipped by Waterloo (15-10, 15-11). The Jackets closed out their conference schedule with a commanding (15-2, 15-3, 15-2) victory over Lebanon to end the regular season at 12-10. The Jackets lost their first game of the regionals to Waterloo by a close score. The Junior Varsity was not as fortunate as the varsity team, but managed a record of nine 78 and nine. Betsy Pannier dinks the ball over as the opponents block. FAME AND FORTUNE TO NACHS Tracey Beste sets the ball as Betsy Pannier waits to spike. Tracey Beste spikes the ball over the net to score the next point. Beth Buettner, who was chosen all tournament team, bumps the ball over the net. @ Betsy Pannier, who was chosen all tournament team, serves the ball to the opposing team. 79 JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL UNDERSTUDY VARSITY MOVES J.V. VOLLEYBALL: bottom: Julie Behnken and Jennifer Webster, middle: Laura Fisher, Connie Venters, Dawn Gale, Dawn Wade, and Shelly DeSpain. top: Christine Wilson and Sherri Wilderman. 80 Christine Wilson stands bewildered wondering where the ball has gone. JV FACES NEW CHALLENGES JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: front: Billy Utz, Chris Hewitt, Neil Huntley, and Bill Hurst, bock Mike Koenigstein, Paul Petri, Brad Cummins, Brad Ragland, Scott Diecker, Yul Venters, Jon Meyer, and Clifford Parker, (not pictured) Benjamin Howes (coach). VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: front Mike Koenlgstein, Ricky Range, Bill Hurst, and Wayne Nadler. back Alan Schott, Brad Cummins, Bruce Lischer, Scott Diecker, Louis Stelnkamp (coach), Brad Ragland, Robert Weaver, Jeff Rowold. and Yul Venters. The Yellow Jackets saw some changes this year, starting with the replacement of Coach Blumburg by new varsity coach, Louis Steinkamp. The junior varsity also had a new coach, Benjamin Howes. Coach Steinkamp had his work cut out for him. With only two seniors on the varsity squad, the Jackets were in a rebuilding year. After starting out by winning two out of their first three, they dropped seven in a row, before getting back on track and winning six of their last fourteen. The J.V. team didn’t fare quite as well. Their record was only three and fifteen. The J.V. team was young, however, and should do better next year. The freshmen also played a series of games in which they were seven and seven. Jeff Rowold tries to block the shot. 82 FACES NEW CHANGES Jeff Rowold shoots for the basket despite the efforts of the opponent. Rick Range goes for the jump shot. Robert Weaver puts up the free throw. Brad Ragland towers over the opponent. 83 THE CHEERLEADERS SET THE STAGE Varsity Cheerleaders: Laura Fisher, Susy Walta, Christine Wilson, Sheri Freudenberg, Vicky Koester, and Kim Johnson. The cheerleaders had another successful year. They began practicing early and worked hard preparing themselves for the many games and tournaments. They not only worked hard for games but also worked hard to sell carnations on Valentine’s Day to help pay for new uniforms. Their advisor was Cyndi Pour. NACHS cheerleaders show their style as they demonstrate one of their mounts. KARBER’S PHARMACY 107 N. Van Buren, New Athens Hours: 8-7 Mon.-Fri. and 8-5 Sat. LATEST EDITION FASHION “Something to Fit Everyone” Owner: Magdalene Liefer Mon. through Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 475-3126 Old Rt. 13. New Athens 84 WITH SPIRIT AND ENTHUSIASM JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Tracey Besle, Jill Lake, Jennifer Mitzi, Stacy Rausch, and Stephanie Fluck. ill ROY S AUTO REPAIR 200 S. Van Burcn, New Athens Phone: 475-3183 8-5 Mon.-Fri. and 8-12 Sat. Compliments of C. BUN D. TANG of the New Athens Medical Center 85 THE NACHS GIRLS SOFTBALL The softball team was plagued with injuries, but they still came out with a respectable season and made it to the semifinals of the regional tournament. After losing two of their first three games, the girls won five out of their next six games, including a 29-0 win over Trico. With Valerie Rettinghouse batting .449 for the season, and Beth Buettner getting 25 RBI’s, the team managed six wins in their last 16 games, to finish with a 12-13 record. The team won their first regional game 13-10 over Steeleville, but lost in the semi’s to Marissa 14-0. Nancy Liefer awaits the throw. SOFTBALL: Front Row: Michelle Hargrove, Lynn Weidemann, Dawn Gale, and Robyn Cockrum. Second Row: Dawn Wade, Sue Bruno, Valerie Rettinghouse, Julie Behnken, Stacy Rausch, Stacy Deterding, and Danny Nadler. Third Row: Coach Ger-mann, Jill Lake, Heather Smith, Christine Wilson, Tracey Beste, Beth Buettner, Nancy Liefer, Laura Keel, and Shelly DeSpaln. TEAM STRIVES TO WIN « Open your eyes, Valerie! It’s just a softball. BASEBALL SEES NEW CHANGES Front Row: Coach Howes, Lisa McBride, Ricky Range, Jamie Newman, Bill Hurst, Coach Steinkamp. Second Row: Keith Pratt, James Light, Billy Juenger, Mike Kosarek, Mike Koenigstein. Third Row Allen Schott, Brad Cummins. Pat Boyett. Jeff Rowold, Bruce Lischer, Wayne Nadler, Jeff Vayette, Phyllis Parker. Marla Litteken. AND NEW CHALLENGES Bruce Lischer and Coach Steinkamp examine the situation. As the season opened up, the baseball teams, both varsity and junior varsity, were faced with a new situation. Both teams had new coaches, Mr. Louis Steinkamp for the varsity and Mr. Benjamin Howes for junior varsity. This new challenge was overcome, however, and the teams did fairly well overall. Jeff Rowold waits for the pick-off throw. Wayne Nadler shows us his expert throw. 89 JV BASEBALL FACE A NEW COACH JV BASEBALL: Front Row Stephanie Fluck. Cris Hewitt, Jeff Connell, Scott Cox, Mike Kosarek, and Neil Huntley. Back Row: Coach Howes, Clifford Parker, Billy Juenger, Mike Koenigstein, Brian Kerperien, Brad Cummings, Keith Pratt, Denise Greten, and Vicky Koester. Allen Schott knows concentration is a key to good baseball. SOFTBALL Trico L 16-13 Lebanon W 19-7 Marissa L 9-8 Valmeyer W 13-12 Steeleville W 4-2 Gibault W 15-2 Freeburg L 4-0 Trico W 29-0 Okawville w 13-3 Columbia w 54 Steeleville L 19-8 Dupo L 10-9 Lebanon W 20-5 Valmeyer L 11-1 Wesclin L 17-7 Marissa W 9-3 Okawville W 19-16 Red Bud w 3-2 Wesclin L 14-8 Althoff L 27-6 Waterloo L 14-8 Central L 10-0 Central L 8-6 REGIONAL Steeleville W 13-10 Marissa L 14-0 J.V. VOLLEYBALL Steeleville 915 15-17 Wesclin 13-15 15-6 17-15 Valmeyer 15-6 10-15 15-6 Trico 16-14 15-7 Marissa 0-15 10-15 Central 13-15 13-15 Valmeyer 15-7 8-15 7-15 Trico 14-16 15-5 15-5 Marissa 12-15 7-15 Central 10-15 13-15 Dupo 15-7 154 Freeburg 4-15 1-15 Lebanon 15-2 15-11 Waterloo 10-15 16-14 16-14 Red Bud 12-15 6-15 Columbia 2-15 13-15 5-15 Wesclin 15-2 154 Lebanon 15-5 15-3 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Steeleville 15-6 154 Wesclin 15-3 16-14 j Valmeyer 15-5 15-9 Trico 15-12 11-15 7-15 Marissa 7-15 0-15 Central 7-15 6-15 Valmeyer 10-15 15-11 12-15 TRICO TOURNAMENT Coulterville 15-10 15-10 Steeleville 15-6 15-3 Sparta 15-12 15-8 Trico 2-15 15-9 15-9 Trico 15-12 9-15 15-13 Marissa 6-15 3-15 Central 6-15 10-15 Dupo 7-15 15-9 15-8 Freeburg 4-15 10-15 3-15 Lebanon 15-1 15-2 Waterloo 15-10 12-15 15-11 15-12 Red Bud 1-15 4-15 4-15 Columbia 15-5 15-17 7-15 15-2 11-15 Wesclin 8-15 12-15 15-11 8-15 Lebanon 15-2 15-3 15-2 REGION ALS Waterloo 5-15 15-6 8-15 15-5 5-15 93 94 FFA SWEETHEART AND SISTER 1984-85 FFA Chapter SweetHEART AND SISTER: Sheri Freudenberg and Tabitha Wilson. The annual FFA Sweetheart Dance was held on November 3, 1984. The Southern Illinois Light and Sound Show provided not only musical enjoyment, but also a stunning light show. The theme of the dance was “Desert Moon.” Everyone danced to the theme song after Michelle Morovitz and Michelle Moeser, retiring chapter sweetheart and sister, crowned Sheri Freudenberg and Tabitha Wilson the new 1984-85 Chapter Sweetheart and Sister. This year’s greenhands were Vanessa Ragland and Jennifer Lyons. The senior candidates were: Sheri Freudenberg, Tabitha Wilson, Lori Main, Becky Kosarek, Jill Lyons, and Phyllis Parker. Junior candidates were: Michelle Hargrove, Stacy Deterding, Valerie Rettinghouse and Marla Litteken. HOT ROYALTY 1984-85 HOT KING AND QUEEN: Kelly Pyle and Phyllis Parker The Homemakers of Tomorrow held their annual dance on Friday, March 22. The crowd was entertained by The Southern Illinois Light and Sound Show. The theme of the dance was “Almost Paradise.” After John Haubrich and Nancy Waeltz, retiring king and queen, crowned Kelly Pyle and Phyllis Parker new 1984-85 king and queen, everybody danced to the theme song. The Senior candidates were: Beth Buettner, Sheri Freudenberg, Phyllis Parker, Tabitha Wilson, Terry Koester, Kelly Pyle, Randy Ret-tinghouse, and Marc van Vuuren. The Junior candidates were: Marla Litteken, Christy Main, Melinda Meredith, Janel Woodrome, Bill Hurst, Vince Lehr, David Miller, and Brad Ragland. 97 HOMECOMING WEEK BRINGS O O BIO LOG YU, SAYS KICK THEIRB Jackets are Mgluteus Midgets ire small So They can’t BEAT US IN BASKETBALL o ' Kr' LitR! wA aIT With posters hanging in the gym and spirit and enthusiasm roaming the halls, everyone was excited about Homecoming Week. Students participated in everything from Pajama and Bring your favorite Teddy Day to Sucker Day. At the week’s end. however, the excitement began to mount with the approach of the Pep Rally. The Pep Rally began as the Jackettes performed a routine to Quiet Riot’s “Cum on Feel the Noise.” Awards were given out and a pie eating contest followed where Kara Smith won. The grand finale of the rally was the Tug O’ War where the juniors and seniors broke the rope. It was an exciting afternoon, but proved to be an even better evening with a win over Freeburg! At the dance that followed, everyone wondered who the new king and queen would be. SPIRIT AND ENTHUSIASM The sophomore class shows its strength as it over powers the freshman class in the Tug O’ War Contest. Mike Kirkpatrick shows his spirit on Favorite Sports Apparel Day. Sheri Freudenberg and Becky Kosarek race toward the finish line with lightening speed. 99 HOMECOMING ROYALTY 1984-85 HOMECOMING KING AND Freudenberg. The annual Homecoming Dance, which is sponsored by the Student Council, was held January 26, 1985. The music was provided by “RIO.” The crowning of the royalty highlighted the evening. Dale Hall and Michelle Moeser, the retiring King and Queen, crowned Terry Koester and Sheri Freudenberg as the new 1984-85 King and Queen. QUEEN: Terry Koester and Sheri Homecoming Court included: Seniors: Sheri Freudenberg, Phyllis Parker, Jill Lyons, and Becky Kosarek, Randy Rettinghouse, Terry Koester, Larry Weber, and Jamie Newman. Juniors: Valerie Rettinghouse and Bobby Harwerth. Sophomores: Vicky Koester and Bruce Lischer. Freshman: Dawn Gale and Clifford Parker. 100 HRPPEL'5 CDmPUTER 5TDRE INC. K+ ’S Kappel’s Computer Store Inc. 125 E. Main, Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 277-2354 Michael W. Kappel, Ph.D. Treasurer WAS TRULY THE BEST OF TIMES SENIORS: Mathew Hanft and Phyllis SENIORS: Terry Koester and Jill Lyons. Parker. SENIORS: Tim Burns and Wanda Vogt. SENIORS: Randy Rettinghouse and SENIORS: Kelly Pyle and Becky Sheri Freudenberg. Kosarek. •..•. .g 102 JUNIORS: BUI Hurst and Marla JUNIORS: David Miller and Valerie Litteken. Rettinghouse. JUNIORS: Brad Ragland and Lisa JUNIORS: Vince Lehr and Michelle Schreiber. Hargrove. The occasion of the 1985 New Athens Junior-Senior Prom was held April 27 at the K of C Hall. The couples were ushered into a fantasy world of rainbows, pots of gold, and falling stars. The hall was decorated in a vivid array of rainbow colors, and the students danced to the music of the colorful band “Rekker.” They socialized with friends and all the while nibbled on a variety of delicious hor d’ouevres, fruits and desserts served by the freshmen attendants. In the climax of this special night, Randy Rettinghouse and Sheri Freuden-burg were crowned the 1985 Prom King and Queen. Vince Lehr and Valerie Rettinghouse were named Jr. Prince and Princess. It was truly the Best of Times. 103 THE BEST OF TIMES Tonight's the night we'll make history Honey you and I And I'll take any risk To tie back the hands of time And stay with you here tonight. We’ll make this a world for two Our memories of yesterday Will last a lifetime We'll take the best, forget the rest And someday we’ll find These are the Best of Times... The 1985 Prom King and Queen Randy Rettinghouse and Sheri Freudenberg. 104 Retiring King and Queen Brent Dudeck and Tammy Magill. Miniature King and Queen Rodney Cockrell, Jr. and Emily Chrisman. 1985 Prom Princess Valerie Rettinghouse, Queen Sheri Randy Rettinghouse and Sheri Freudenberg dance to the cor- Freudenberg, Prince Vince Lehr, and King Randy onation song. Rettinghouse. 105 The 1985 Junior Senior Prom Court. WEEKS OF PREPARATION LED TO ... far above right: Marla Litteken studies the floor plans for decoratins for prom, far above: Mr. Kassing, Valerie Rettinghouse. and Lisa Schreiber find cooperation the key to setting up the rainbow, right: Christy Main starts setting up chairs to get ready for prom, above: After many hours of work, Mark Barlow and Jackie Luecking hysterically work on decorations for the dance. 106 A FEW HOURS OF FANTASY During prom, students danced to the music of “Rekker.” Students enjoyed dancing to the music. Mr. Kassing and Mr. Powers stand dumbfounded at the results of the voting. Sheri Freudenberg, the new prom Queen, gets crowned by the retiring queen Tammy Magill. 107 Above: Valerie Rettinghouse wonders why she let Michelle Hargrove push her in the Anything Goes contest. Top Right: Keith Pratt does his imitation of Richard Nixon. Middle Right: The cast of “Mumbo Jumbo” show off their costumes. Bottom Right Larry Gale, Kara Smith, and Jeff Rowold are the contestants In the pie eating contest as Becky Kosarek, Vince Lehr, James Light, and Randy Rettinghouse do the judging. Of course, Kara won. 108 Top Left: Stacey Stallmann finds it easy to sleep on the SISPA field trip. Middle Left: The Typing I class works diligently to finish their assignment before the bell rings. Bottom Left: Mark Steinwagner, Marty Jones, Jimmy Connell, and Keith Pratt find it more fun to drink soda and talk than to work on art. Bottom Right Brad Cummins tries to decide whether he can eat any more food. 109 Right Ricky Range, Mike Kirkpatrick, Terry Koester, Vince Lehr, and Marvin Gaubatz enjoy White Castle hamburgers in Algebra II class while Heather Smith plays waitress. Below Right: Smokey the Bear visits NACHS. Below Left: Laurel Short shows off her locker. Bottom: Mr. Germann looks to see how much work Marc van Vuuren got done before he fell asleep. 110 Top Left: Valerie Meredith tests the breathalizer. Top Right: Denise Greten and Vicky Koester wait for the bell to ring. Left: Randy Rettinghouse thinks his locker looks better with the hat on than he does. Above: Mr. Ger-mann tries to help a confused Merrit Wayland. Ill Top Right: Doug Heggemeier wonders how the photographer got in to the make up room. Middle Left: Mrs. McAlister puts make up on Allen (Dick) Schott. Middle Right Ricky Range finds it hard to do his homework. Bottom: Rebekah Pruett and Stephanie Miller are surprised to see the photographer. 112 Top Left: Jill Lyons and Becky Kosarek have different feelings about plane geometry. Middle Left: Kelly Pyle studies hard for a test he has next hour. Middle Right: Laura Keel thinks Jackie Luecking has gone crazy. Bottom: Phyllis Parker, Becky Kosarek, and Larry Weber think they have just as much right in the teacher's lounge as Mr. Martin and Mrs. Briesacher. 113 Top. Mike Kirkpatrick, Jeff Vayette, Allen Schott, Kevin Birkner, and Terry Koester enjoy prom night in a chauffered limousine. Middle Left: Laura Fisher looks back just in time to see the camera man. Middle Right: Mr. Germann talks to Marc van Vuuren between classes. 114 Top: Marc (Pee-Wee) van Vuuren and Tracy (Tweety) Bochantin practice their parts. Middle Left: Larry Weber wants to kiss but Valerie Meredith doesn’t. Middle Right: Denise Range, Laura Fisher and Vicki Koester like to sit on the steps and talk. Bottom: Betsy Pannier and Tracy Bochantin do their part in the honor society induction. 115 Top Right: Terry Koester, Tim Burns, Beth Buettner, Nancy Lelfer, and Larry Weber hold Randy Rettinghouse so he can get his picture taken. Middle Right: Betsy Pannier and Ricky Range show off their chocolate bunnies. Bottom Left: Robert Weaver practices to be a janitor. Bottom Right: Mike Kosarek advises Brad Cummins on his computer program. 116 Top Left: Frank Moeser doesn't like it when people watch him eat. Top Right: Beth Buettner can’t wait to eat her chocolate bunny. Middle: Allen Schott and Ricky Range think the photographer should let them get back to talking. Bottom: Michelle Hargrove, Laura Keel, Diane Fiet-sam, and Christy Main have nothing better to do during their lunch hour. 117 Top Right Vicki Kaegel practices to be an Irish setter. Below: Marc van Vuuren gives us his profile. Bottom Right: Jon Meyer tries to dunk the ball but can’t get back down. Top Right: Marc van Vuuren wants to know how he can play volleyball if he has to smile for the photographer. Top Left: Michelle Stroh does dishes while Mrs. Tinney puts away the groceries. Bottom Left: Michelle Stroh admires herself in the mirror as Janeen Ruhmann prepares the cookies. Bottom Right: Vince Lehr catches a few winks during P.E. class. 120 Y MiMs groceries L J MERL AND MAGGIES FOOD AND LIQUOR Hours: 8-9:30 Daily Owner: Merlin Liefer LIONS CLUB 4m MEHRING ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. Larry Mehring, President P.O. Box 100 Red Bud, IL Phone: 282-2750 Lenzburg Farmer’s Grain Co-Op Kinzinger’s Home Center Vick Tedesco Lindaver Landshire Fast Foods Behnken Truck Service Huber’s Wallpaper Paints Feurer Motor Co. Lischer Trucking NA Ready Mix Quality Stone Co. Dr. Charles Trappe 121 SENIORS EXPRESSED DIFFERENT Far Above: The Senior boys of 85 are trying to prove they have sexier legs than the girls. Above: Keith Jansen is the lonely graduate practicing for his new career. Middle Above: James Light and Kelly Pyle sit in awe and confusion at the whole graduation practice. Above Right: Carl Birkner takes a moment to show us his graduation attire. 122 MOODS AT GRADUATION PRACTICE Above Left: Robert Bierman and Tim Kues find graduating to be exciting and fun. Above: Paula Fluck looks nervous as Barb Cain fixes her collar. Far Left: Terry Koester straightens his tie and believes it would be cooler without a gown. Left: Beverly Link offers Tracy Bochantin a spare collar if she covers her feet. 123 TODAY WE’LL START A NEW LIFE 124 On Friday, May 31, the senior class of 1985 graduated from New Athens High School. The band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as Junior Marshalls, Mark Barlow and Laurel Short, led the procession into the gym. The National Anthem was played, and Rev. Dean Braun gave the invocation. To begin the ceremony, a brass sextet of Kevin Birkner, Jill Lyons, Jamie Newman, and Jeff Vayette gave an excellent performance in which they played “Sourwood Mountain.” Elizabeth Pannier gave the Salutatory address. Above Left: Junior Marshalls, Mark Barlow and Laurel Short, lead the class of 1985. Above Right: Stacy Deterdlng hands out programs to incoming parents. Below Right: Seniors start the processionals down the aisle. AND WE’LL SAY OUR LAST GOODBYES Assistant Superintendent Dale Carr presented the honor and academic awards to the following students: John Philip Sousa Band Award — Beth Buettner; John Wagner Band Memorial Award — Kevin Birkner; American Legion Awards — Phyllis Parker and Jamie Newman; Four-Year Perfect Attendance — Nancy Liefer, Gary Koenigstein, Beth Buettner, Carl Birkner, and Jeff Vayette; Agriculture Awards — Tracy Bochantin and Betsy Panier; Bausch Lomb Science Award — Tabitha Wilson; Illinois State Scholars — Tracy Bochantin, Vicki Kaegel, Betsy Pannier, and Tabitha Wilson; Special recognition in Math — Tracy Bochantin (math) and Tabitha Wilson (computers); Dale Jansen Memorial Award — Allen Schott; Salutatorian — Betsy Pannier; Valedictorian — Tabitha Wilson. Above Left: A Brass Sextet containing Seniors Kevin Birkner, Jill Lyons, Jamie Newmwn, and Jeff Vayette, plays ‘‘Sourwood Mountain. Below Left: Salutatorian Betsy Pannier addresses the audience. Below Right: Nancy Liefer was the recipient of one of the Four Year Perfect Attendance Awards. 125 DREAMS ARE JUST BEGINNING Beth Buettner then gave a superb solo, “Saxaphobia,” accompanied by Lynn Weidemann. This was followed by Tabitha Wilson’s valedictory address. The Class President, Jill Lyons, gave a short speech on behalf of the graduates and presented gifts to the class sponsors Mr. Kent Martin and Mrs. Elizabeth Briesacher. Mr. Carr introduced Mr. Harold Haubrich and Mr. LaVerne Kinzinger, who presented each graduate with his hard-earned diploma. Left: Class President, Jill Lyons, addresses the audience. Above: Valedictorian Tabitha Wilson presents her speech to parents and classmates. Below: The graduating class of 1985 getting ready to begin a new chapter in their lives. 126 DEDICATED TO A SPECIAL LADY CANDID MOMENTS Reba Jones is a photographer Of some renown. She sponsors the “Vespa” In New Athens town. Her hobby she plies On holidays too. She can never resist A candid” or two. Christmas time provided The scene pictured here. As Reba took shots Of her relatives dear. She snaps these pictures As everyone knows. With a camera around her neck — away she goes! The poses she captures are usually quick. The lights go flash! Then one hears a click! Her leisure time is spent In Southeastern Mo.” She visits her family She’s on the go. At her sister, Freda’s her hobby is pursued For there are children And grandchildren too. To head the list is: Ten year old Jonna Kaye A very young lady With a winning way. Candace Michelle is our Seven year old A little clown worth Her weight in gold. Five year old Michael Derek Is a baseball fan He plays the game Whenever he can. Jorge Brandon is a Lively two year old. He mimics his brother Never minding a scold. One year old Leah Is lovely and sweet An enchanting darling To those she meets. 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ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS SURVEYORS | MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL ■ EDUCATIONAL (618)539-3178 1 SUNSET DRIVE FREEBURG, IL 62243 128 NEW ATHENS V.F.W. POST and AUXILIARY 7710 Phone: 475-9695 400 So. Johnson St. New Athens, IL mm NU-DEAL OIL CO. Route 159 and 156 Hecker, IL 62248 Owner: Virgil L. Gregson Hours: 7-6 Daily and 7-12 Sat. NEW ATHENS LAUNDRY AND WASH We gang up on dirt 509 S. Market St. New Athens, IL NEW ATHENS HOME FOR THE AGED 203 S. Johnson St. New Athens, IL Phone — 475-2550 Operation of Water and Waste Treatment Plants Laboratory Testing, Operator Training and Supervision [hydro services FREEBURG, IL 62243 (618) 539-3178 STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. Lester Herman — Agent 105 S. State St. Freeburg, IL 62243 Phone: 539-3478 Hours: 9 to 5 Weekdays 129 A Albert, Daniel 44, 45, 64 Axley, Frances 22, 36, 37, 52, 76 B Barlow, Margaret 54 Barlow, Mark 18, 45, 59, 61, 62, 64, 71,74, 106, 124 Barnes. A1 36, 44 Barnett, David 18, 53 Beacham, Tracey 22 Behnken, Julie 26, 29, 73, 80, 86 Berowski, Paul 36, 40, 41, 61 Berry, Ann 18, 20. 46. 58, 77, 132 Beste, Tracey 26, 73, 78, 79, 85, 86 Bierman, Robert 123 Birkner, Carl 6, 53, 71, 122, 125 Birkner, Kevin 6, 44, 74, 76, 114, 124, 125 Bochantin, Tracy 6, 45, 58, 62, 64, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 115, 123, 125, 132 Boyett, Jack 35 Boyett, Patrick 22, 23, 88 Branson, Charles 22, 71 Briesacher, Elizabeth 12, 29, 36, 113, 126 Brinkmann, Deanna 18 Bruno, Marni Sue 26, 61, 86 Buechler, Dixie 54 Buettner Beth 6, 61, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76. 78, 79. 86. 87, 116, 117, 125, 126 Buettner, Ethel 54 Burns, Timothy 6, 53, 102, 116 C Cain, Barbara 6, 73, 74, 123 Cain, Shannon 18, 50, 76 Carr. Dale 34, 125, 126 Cathcart, Barry 26, 71 Cockrum, Robyn 26, 73, 77, 86 Connell, James 22, 109 Connell, Jeffrey 26, 90 Cortner, Brian 18, 71, 76 Cox, Scott 26, 90 Craft, Dan 22 Crawford, Jeff 35 Cummins, Bradley 22, 64, 88, 109, 116, 181, 190 D DeSpain, Shelly 22. 24, 52, 73, 76, 78, 180,186 Deterding, Stacy 18, 48, 53, 71, 86, 119,124 Diecker, C. Scott 26, 48, 71, 76, 81 Doyle, Tammy 26, 73 Doyle, Timothy 18, 53 Dudeck, Joyce 35 Dudeck, Juanita 35 Dunn, Glenda 19, 36 E Eckert, Michael 26, 71 Eckert, William 22, 76 F Feig, Kent 22, 124 Fietsam, Diana 18, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 117 Fietsam, Vernon 54 Fisher, Laura 22, 78, 80, 84, 114, 115, 159 Fisher, Miichael 26 Fluck, Paula 7, 76, 123 Fluck, Stephanie 26, 73, 85, 190 Freudenberg, Sheri 7, 72, 73, 76, 84, 96, 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 119 G Gabriel, Paul Gale, Dawn 27,61,73, 80, 86 Gale, Lawrence 7, 53, 98, 108 Gamble, Judy 27 Gaubatz, Marvin 18, 64, 76, 110 Geaschel, Jeffrey 7, 76 Geaschel, Kimberly 27 Germann, Thomas 36, 42, 45, 64, 86, 87, 110, 111, 114 Goding, Sean Greten, Denise 22, 25, 90, 111 H Hancock, Jay 18, 76 Hanft, Matthew 7, 53, 102 Hargrove, Michelle 18, 19, 76, 86, 87, 103, 108, 117 Harwerth, Donna 22, 23, 61 Harwerth, Robert 18, 76 Haubrich, Harold (Jr.) 35, 126 Heggemeier, Connie 23, 76 Heggemeier, Douglas 27, 29, 48, 71, 112 Heggemeier, Patricia 18 Herman, Nancy 27, 28 Hewitt, Christopher 27 Hicks, Kelly Hoffman, Dwayne Hoffman, Mervin (Jr.) 53, 54 Hoffman, Verla Mae 54 Holland, Kimberly 27, 49, 76 Howes, Ben 36, 48, 81, 88, 89, 90 Huber, Wyman (Jr.) Huntley, Neil 27,81,90 Hurst, Bill 21, 76, 81. 88, 103 I Idecker, Angela 27, 73 Idecker, Peggy 34 Ingalls. J. L. 35 J Jansen, Keith 7, 53, 71, 122 Johnson, Kimberly 23, 42, 45, 84 Jones, Marty 18, 21, 109 Jones, Reba 23, 37, 51, 58, 109, 127, 132 Juenger, William 23, 71, 74, 75, 88, 90 K Kaegel, Jeffrey 23 Kaegel, Vicki 7, 45, 60, 62. 64. 74, 76, 118,125 Kassing, Norbert 37, 39, 106, 107 Keebler, Lisa 23, 76 Keel, Laura 18, 20, 60, 86, 113, 116 Kernan, Brenda 28, 76 Kerperien, Brian 28, 76, 90 Kimbrell, DeWayne 28 Kinzinger, La Verne 35, 126 Kirkpatrick, Michael 7, 43, 44, 59, 61, 76, 99, 110, 114, 124 Kirkpatrick, Pamela 18, 73, 77 Knobloch, John 19 Koenigstein, Gary 10, 53, 70, 71, 125 Koenigstein, Mike 26, 28, 43, 64, 81, 88, 190 Koenigstein, Norman 35 Koester, Terry 10, 72, 76, 100, 102, 110, 114, 116, 123 Koester, Vicki 23, 25, 39, 84. 90, 11, 115 Korves, Helen 26, 28, 60, 73, 76 Kosarek, J. Michael 23, 43, 64, 76, 88, 116, 190 Kosarek, Rebecca 10, 13, 61, 63, 76, 99, 102, 108, 113 Kosarek, Sue 35 Kreher, Ruben 19, 53 Kues, Timothy 10, 53, 123 L Lake, George 19, 25 Lake, Jill 28, 73, 85, 86, 98 Lehr, Irma 54 Lehr. Vincent 19, 43, 61, 76, 103, 105, 108, 110, 120 130 Liefer, Nancy 10, 44, 70, 71, 76, 86, 116, 125 Light, James 10, 53, 61, 88, 108, 122 Light, Joyce 10, 53 Link, Beverly 10, 53, 60, 123 Lischer, Bruce 23, 88, 89 Litteken, Marla 19, 61, 73, 74. 76, 88, 103, 106 Loesche, June 54 Luecking, Jackie 19, 76, 78, 106, 113 Luecking, Jenny 26, 28, 64 Lyons, Jill 11,61,76, 102, 113, 124, 125, 126 M Main, Christy 19, 21, 73, 75, 106, 117 Main, Lori 11,51,63, 72, 73, 76 Mansfield, Carl 11, 47, 71 Martin, Kenton 12, 37, 40, 62, 113, 126 McAlister, Jan 75, 112 McBride, Lisa 11, 42, 58, 76, 88 McConnell, Susan 37, 50 Mehner, Barry 28, 39 Mehrmann, Sylvester 35 Meredith, Melinda 19, 73, 75 Meredith, Valerie 11, 76, 11, 115 Meyer, Jon 28, 81, 118 Meyer, Kris 28, 73, 77 Miller, David 19, 103 Miller, Stephanie 19, 76, 112 Mitze, Jennifer 23, 76, 85 Moeser, Christopher 20 Moeser, Frank 26, 28, 48, 117 Morivitz, David 23 Morovitz, Mary 54 Mueller, Steven 37, 45 Mullins, Timothy 23 N Nadler, Daniel 23. 48, 59, 64, 76, 86 Nadler, Wayne 11, 48, 88, 89 Napier, Brenda 23, 71 Napier, Brian 11,71 Newman, James 11, 44, 48, 61, 62, 76, 77, 88, 124, 125 O Ozier, Todd P Pannier, Elizabeth 14, 45, 62, 63, 74, 75, 78, 79, 64, 70, 71, 74, 75, 78, 79, 115, 116, 124 Parker, Clifford 28, 81, 90 Parker, David 23 Parker, Phyllis 12, 14, 44, 45, 61, 62, 63, 72, 73, 76, 88, 102, 113, 125 Patton, Trudy 54 Perry, Sondra 54 Petri, Paul 23, 81 Petrowich, Gregory 23, 43, 62, 64, 71, 74, 75 Petrowich, Richard 37, 47, 48, 70, 71, 75 Phillips, Richard 14, 44 Pokorny, James 28, 70, 71 Powers, Phillip 19, 38, 46, 107 Pratt, Craig 20 Pratt, Keith 24, 88, 90, 108, 109 Pruett, Rebekah 20, 76, 112 Pyle, Kelly 14, 45, 53, 64, 74, 76, 97, 102, 113, 122 Pyle, Kevin 22, 24, 74 R Ragland, Bradley 20, 51, 81, 83, 103 Range, Denise 24, 25, 77, 115 Range, Ricky 24, 62, 64, 71, 83, 88, 110, 112, 116, 117 Rausch, Stacy 27, 28, 64, 73, 85, 86 Rehmer, Thad 20, 21 Renshaw, Thelma 26, 38 Rettinghouse, Randall 14, 47, 61, 70, 71,76, 98, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 116 Rettinghouse, Valerie 19, 20, 51, 76, 86, 87, 103, 105, 106, 108 Reuss, Floyd 54 Robertson, Patti 14, 53 Rowold, Jeffrey 24, 25, 83, 88, 89, 98, 108 Rubemeyer, Lori 38, 52 Ruhmann, Janeen 28, 64, 120 Ruhmann, Richard 24 S Sandell, Scott 20, 76, 119 Scorcz, David 53 Schatte, Dennis 54 Schilling, Dale 28, 71 Schneider, Lisa 24, 45, 61, 76 Schoepp, Ardell 35 Schopfer, Kathleen 28, 64 Schott, Allen 14, 44, 74, 75, 88, 90, 112, 114, 117 Schreiber, Lisa 20, 45, 76, 103, 106 Schubert, Wayne 14, 47, 53, 71 Seger, Dawn 24, 76, 77 Seger, Lisa 15, 53 Sexton, Don 38, 67 Short, Laurel 20. 45. 58, 64. 75, 110, 122, 124 Shoup, David 20 Skorcz, David 20, 53 Smith, Heather 29, 72, 74, 76, 86, 110 Smith, Kara 20, 39, 60, 73, 98, 108 Stallmann, Carey 29, 60, 76 Stallmann, Stacey 15, 60, 74, 76, 109 Steinheimer, Angela 29 Steinheimer, Craig 24, 61, 76 Steinkamp, Louis 23, 38, 46, 88, 89 Steinwagner, Mark 24, 109 Stroh, Michelle 29, 64, 73, 76, 120 T Tinney, Peggy 38, 49, 120 Toedte, Edward 20 Trotter, Warren 38, 78 U Utz, William 29, 81 V Van Rotz, Carrie 21, 50 van Vuuren, Marc 15, 30, 62, 74, 75, 110, 114, 115, 118, 120 Vayette, Jeffrey 15, 44, 76, 88, 114, 124, 125 Venters, Constance 29, 78, 80 Venters, Yul 19, 21, 81 Ventress, Dennis 21, 76 Vogt, Wanda 15, 53, 102 W Wade, Dawn 29, 80, 86 Wagner, Melissa 24 Walta, Mary 24 Walta, Susy 21, 53, 61, 73, 78. 84 Wayland, Merritt 25, 61, 111 Weaver, Robert 23, 25, 43, 64, 71, 83, 116 Weber, Larry 13, 15, 61, 70, 71, 76, 98, 113, 115, 116 Weber, Thomas 21, 47, 53, 71 Webster, Jennifer 27, 29, 73, 80 Weidemann, Lynn 21, 74, 76, 86, 126 Wilderman, Sherri 21, 76, 78, 80 Wiley, Jeffrey 21, 76 Wiley, Robin 29 Williams, Barbara 54 Williams, Rodney 21 Wilson, Christine 25, 78, 80, 84, 86 Wilson, Dell 29 Wilson, Tabitha 15, 45, 62, 64, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 96, 125, 126 Woodrome, Jana 29 Woodrome, Janel 21, 59, 60, 72, 73, 74, 76 Woolford, Joey 31 Y Yoder, Stephanie 21, 76 131 As this book comes to a close I find that there are many people who were essential in putting together this book. I’d like to give a very special thanks to Ms. Reba Jones, my advisor. I know that often she’d wonder if I’d meet deadlines, and more often would lose sleep over it. Thanks to my co-assistant editors, Laurel Short and Ann Berry, and the Vespa Staff for their hard work in meeting deadlines, the photographers for getting the pictures we needed, the teachers who reminded me of coming events, and all the ad patrons for supporting the book. We had a “few” problems, but things worked out. Throughout the book I have tried to picture all those things which have made us all “stars” in our 4-year movie called High School. We’ve all seen ourselves succeed and as you look through this book, we hope that it will help you recall the good times you shared with special friends throughout the year. Thanks Again, Tracy Bochantin 132