Niantic Harristown High School - Echo Yearbook (Niantic, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1968 volume:

ECHO 1968 Published by Senior Class Publications Niantic-Harristown High School Niantic, Illinois Volume XVII Contents Administration and Faculty............................5 Students..............................................13 Organizations and Activities..........................49 Sports................................................71 Junior High...........................................87 Advertising...........................................99 Editors Peggy Phelan Rita Rankin Jim Zienkosky Greg Bruce Dedication This year, the class of ’68 would like to dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Ron Jump. Mr. Jump has been our class sponsor for four years and has always been around when we needed him. He is respected by all of the members of our class, although at times, we have had our differences. Our feelings toward him are re- flected in view of the fact that the vote was unanimous. Mr. Jump has been more than a sponsor; he has been a close friend to us all. If one of our class had a prob- lem, talking to “Coach” was like talking to a big brother. For all of his many con- tributions to our well-being, we wish to express our deepest appreciation. 4 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Carl Brock, Orthy Koonce, Carl Dunn, Secretary; Herschel Pritchett, President; Gordon Snoyenbos, Donald Bruce, Merl Bottrell. Board of Education The Board of Education, headed by Mr. Herschel Pritchett, is the policy making and governing body of Niantic- Harristown Community Unit School District No. 6. Much time and effort has been devoted to the many prob- lems arising out of any school system by these men. With many responsibilities they maintain excellent conditions in our school building and a high level of edu- cation for each and every student. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Board of Education for their outstanding leadership. 6 Superintendent To Mr. Carlton we owe immeasur- able thanks for his tireless efforts in the advancement of Niantic-Harristown School system. His interests reach out also into the community and for his inspiration, we are extremely grateful. Mrs. Ruth Rambach served ably again for Mr. Carlton, keeping the of- fice running efficiently and smoothly. Mrs. Ruth Rambach Secretary Miss Virginia Caldwell Secretary Principal Mr. John Foy, as principal of the high school, has shown his competence and leadership again in all situations. His guidance has been an inspiration to both students and faculty and for this we wish to express our appreciation. Miss Virginia Caldwell served as Mr. Foy’s secretary and was most compe- tent in her assistance to him. Not Pictured MR. H. LEE ANGUS B.S., M.A. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College; Carthage College; Quincy College; Northern Michigan State College; University of Southern California. Mathematics, Physics. MRS. RACHEL ASH B.A., Millikin University; Illinois State University. English IV, Latin I and II. Faculty This year’s faculty has lived up to the tradition of all of the past teachers at Niantic High School. These teachers have all been an in- tegral part of the students’ lives and we hope that they have all of the possible luck in their futures. MR. BENSON L. FINFROCK B.S., Ed. Asbury College; Eastern Illi- nois University. Industrial Arts. MR. TOM HOPKINS B.S., Ed. Eastern Illinois University. Chemistry, Biology, Jr. High Basketball and Baseball Coach. MRS. KENDRA KAY HURD B.S., Western Illinois University. Bookkeeping I, Shorthand I, Business Math Law, Consumer Economics. MISS KATHERINE AIM EE’ BELOTE B.S., Memphis State University. English I and III. Not Pictured MR. MARSHALL GRANT B.S., Ed. Eastern Illinois University; University of Illinois. Driver Ed., Jr. and Sr. Physical Edu- cation, Football and Baseball Coach. MR. RONALD E. JUMP B.S., Western Illinois University. Social Studies, World History, Physical Education I,II; Cross Country Coach, Track Coach. 8 f , A MRS. MARILYN MAFFETT B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., University of Illinois. Librarian. MR. R. S. McCORMICK A.B. Hanover College, University of 111- inois, Indiana University. American History, American Govern- ment, Social Studies. MISS JOAN STILLENS B.S. Home Economics Education, Uni- versity of Illinois, Northern Illinois University. Home Economics I,II,III, Family Living. MRS. SHARON MALONE B.S., Physical Education, Illinois State University. Jr. and Senior High Physical Edu- cation. MR. GERALD E. MARSHALL B.S. Ed.; M.S. Eastern Illinois Univer- sity. Guidance Counselor, Psychology and Physiology. MR. DONALD RIEGEL B.M. Ed. M.A. State University of Iowa. Band, Chorus. MR. EARLE A. SMITH B. Ed. Illinois State University; Lincoln Jr. College; Upper Iowa University; Bradley University; Northern Illinois University. English II, Speech, Dramatics. MISS NANCY STONE B.S. Olivet Nazarene College; Brown’s Business College, Millikin University. General Business. Personal Typing, Typing I, Office Practice; Business English. MR. ROGER A. VON LANKEN B.S. in Ed., Eastern Illinois University. Algebra I, General Math, Physical Sci- ence. 9 Maintenance Staff Custodians: Clarence Pollard, Charles Elder, Lee Stay ton. Not pictured: John Embrey. Our deepest appreciation goes to these people who are such a necessary part of our system and who so often go unapplauded. Cooks: Alberta Snider, Dorothy Fursten- burg, Mabelle Cunningham, Anamae Coch- ran. S Bus Drivers: Dwain Furstenburg, Raymond Himstedt, James Holmes, Edna Holmes, Glenn Bunning. Not pictured: Homer Krall, Julia Krall, Ruth Belcher, Lewis Claypool. 2 Senior Class President CiuLce Vice-President Qjyyy- 0 Ada u Secretary CA yi QjunvA; Treasurer D.A.R S.A.R. Mr. Leland Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Ford, received the S.A.R. Award on the basis of his ser- vice, patriotism, leadership, and dependability to his school. Leland served on the student council for four years and was elected President his senior year of this or- ganization. Also Leland served on tire Tattler staff as organizational editor. Leland also belonged to F.T.A., participated in both class plays and was a member of the National Honor Society. Miss Patsy Etchison, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Carl Etchison, was selected by the faculty and the mem- bers of the Senior class to receive the 1967-68 D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. This honor is given to those who possess the qualities of loyalty, de- pendability, citizenship, and leadership. During her four years of high school, Patsy has been active in G.A.A., F.T.A., Drama Club, and was a member of National Honor Society. Her senior year she was chosen as Student of the Month and Editor of the Tattler. 14 JEFFREY HARLAN BALDING “My memory is the thing I forget with. Basketball Manager 1, Statistician 2; Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Football Statistician 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Junior and Senior class play casts; Prom Committee 3; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Student Coun- cil Campaign Manager 3; Student of the Month for April 4; Tattler Staff Sports Editor 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4. BARBARA MARIE BEVIS “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.’’ Chorus 2,3; F.H.A. 3,4;G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Office Cadet 4; Drama Club plays 3,4; Junior class play stage set; Senior class play usher; Dramatics Club 3,4. MARILYN YVONNE BALL “I was planned to be an angel, but someone lost the pattern.' Transfer student 3; Chorus 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Gym Show 3; Macon County Honor Choir 3; Drama Club Play Business committee 4; Senior class play make-up committee; Prom committee 3; Marching Band Flag Twirler 3. GREGORY SCOTT BRUCE “It matters not what you arc thought to be, but what you are.” Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Most Valu- able 3,4, Captain 4; Football 3, Captain 3; Cross Country 4; Track 1,2,4, Most Valuable 4, Captain 4; Most Valuable Athlete 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Class President 2,3,4; Echo Staff Sports Editor 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4, President 4; A.M.A. Math Award 3; Junior and Senior class play casts; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Student of the Month for November; Home- coming Escort 4. JAMES ARTHUR BECK “Don’t wake me-I’m studying!’ Wrestling 1,2; Industrial Arts Club 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4. MICHAEL KENT BRUMMERSTEDT “Play it cool and you may freeze to death.” Baseball 3,4, R.B.I. trophy 4; Varsity Club 4; Junior and Senior class play casts; Student of the Month for Janu- ary; Dramatics Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Drama Club Plays 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Prom King 4. GLEN EUGENE BUNNING “The world steps aside to let any man pass if he knows where he’s going.” Football 4; Varsity Club 4; Track 4. ROBERT ARTHUR CARLTON “Life without mischief is no life at all.” Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Creative Writing Award 4; F.T.A. 1,4; Macon County Honor Band 4; 3 One-Act Plays 3,4, Director; Junior and Senior class play casts; Dramatics Club 3,4, President; Pfom Committee 3; Student of the Month for March 4. LINDA CAROL CLAYPOOL “A rosebud set with little willful thorns, and sweet as English air could make her, she.” Chorus 3; Macon County Honor Choir 3;Cre- ative Writing Award 4;F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 3,4; G.A.A. l,2,3,4;Gym Show 1,2,3; 3 One-Act Plays 3;Junior class play promptcr;Senior class play make-up commit tee; Prom Commit- tee 3; Student Council 4; Student of the Month for March 4;Tattler Staff Photogra- pher 4;Dramatics Club 2,3;Student of the Month Committee 4;Flag Twirler 3; P.E. Stu- dent Assistant 3. KATHLEEN SUE COPENBARGER “Variety is the spice of life, and this is one variety.” Band 1,2,3; F.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class play make-up committees; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Tattler Staff 4; Dra- matics Club 3. DARRELL RODNEY DAMERY “Life is a series of games; some you win, some you lose, some you don’t even play.” Basketball 1,3; Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2, 3-Treasurer, 4-Vice-Prcsident; Junior and Senior Class Plays Stage Crew; F.T.A. 4; ECHO Staff Photographer 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Stu- dent of the Month for February 4. SHEILA LOUISE ELLIOTT “The most completely lost of all days is the one in which we have not laughed.” Band 2,3, Pep Band, Marching Band, Concert Band;Chorus 3; All-District Chorus At Charles- ton 3;F.T.A. 2,3,4;G.A.A. 2,3,4;Macon County Honor Choir 3; 3 One-Act Plays 2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Play Casts; Quill and Scroll Award 4;Student Council 4, Treasurer; Tattler Staff 4, News Editor; Dramatics Club 2, 3, Sec.-Treas., 4; Illinois State Scholarship Winner; Transfer Student 2. SANDRA JEAN ERWIN “She smiles on many just for fun, but her heart belongs to only one.” F.H.A. 1,3, Treasurer; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Junior and Senior Play Business Manager; Homecoming Queen At- tendant 3,4. CLEDA IRENE ETCHISON “The best way out is through.” F.T.A. 2,3, Sec.-Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Points Chairman, Girl of the Year; Gym Show 1,2,3; National Honor Society 4; Junior and Senior Play Casts; Prom Committee 3; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Student of the Month for December 4; Tattler Editor-in-Chief 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Voice of Democracy Award 4; Flag Twirler 3. LELAND WARREN FORD “The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Baseball 2; F.T.A. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Play Casts; Prom Committee 3; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Student Council 1,2, 3-District Leadership Conference Treasurer, 4-President; Student of the Month for September; Tattler Staff Or- ganizational Editor 4; Boys’ State Rep- resentative 3, Mathematical Associa- tion of America Award 2. KAREN SUE GAMBRILL “Woman is the last thing which will be civilized by man.” Band 1, Pep band, Marching Band, Con- cert Band; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1, 2,3; Junior and Senior Class Plays Business Committee. JOHN STEVEN GAMBRILL “What-me worry?” Band 1,2,3,4, President; Football 1,3,4, Most improved player; F.T.A. 4; Junior and Senior Class Plays Stage Crew; Track 1; Varsity Club 2,3,4, Secretary; Drama Club 3,4, Drama Club Play Cast; Flag Carrier for Pre-Game Shows 1, 2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 4. CHRISTINE LYNN GASS “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band, Concert Band, Marching Band; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Junior Class Play Student Director; Senior Class Play Prompter; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Tattler Staff Make-up Ed- itor 4; Band Tribunal 4. WILLIAM MONKOTA GRANDON “Washington is dead; all great men are dying; in fact, I don’t feel too well my- self.” Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Crosscountry 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1, 2,3,4; Senior Class Play Stage Hand; Tattler Staff Sports Editor; Creative Writing Award 4. ARDITH ANN KIRKMAN “A pleasant smile, a winning way, but never too much to say.” Band 1,3,4-Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Gym Show 2,3; Junior and Senior Class Play Property Manager; Tattler Staff 4; Cre- ative Writing Award 4. JON DAVID GUNNELS “Know thyself but don’t tell anyone.” Wrestling 1,2; Cross Country Manager 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4-Treasurer; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Homecoming Bonfire Committee 4; Junior and Senior Class Play Casts; Tattler Staff 4; Chorus 1; Creative Writing Award 4. JOHN EMIL KORNFELD “Success by the yard is hard; by the inch, it is a cinch.” Band 1,2,3; Echo and Tattler Staff Business Man- ager 4. EUGENIE KRIS JONES “After man came woman and she has been after him ever since.” Chorus 3; F.H.A. 3-Recreation Chairman; F.T.A. 2,3,4-Reporter;G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; 3 One-Act Plays 2,3; Prom Committee 3; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Tattler Staff Make-Up Editor 4; Creative Writing Award 4. CLARK EDWARD LAKE “Enough is equal to a feast.” Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1-Manager; Foot- ball 1,3; Cross Country 2; Wrestling 2; Var- sity Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3- Parliamentarian, 4-Secretary; Speech Class Play 3; Junior Class Play Stage Man- ager; Senior Class Play Stage Hand; 3 One- Act Plays 4; Tattler Staff Reporter 4; Dramatics Club 4; Christmas Ball Escort 3; Homecoming Bonfire Committee 4; Cre- ative Writing Award 4. RACINE KAY LAUBER “True friends arc like diamonds, precious but rare; false friends are like autumn leaves, found everywhere.” G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Dramat- ics Club 2; Library Cadet 2,3; Office Cadet 3; Junior Class Play Cast; Senior Class Play Cast; 3 One-Act Plays Make-Up Commit- tee 3,4; Stage Setting Committee 4; Out- standing Bowler in G.A.A. 4. DAVID EUGENE LYONS ‘‘The frustrating thing is that the key to success doesn’t always fit your ignition.” 3 One-Act Plays 4; Speech Class Play 4. MARILYN JEAN MEADOR ”1 will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.’’ Transfer Student from Warrensburg- Latham High School 4; G.A.A. 4; Se- nior Class Play Cast; Accompanist for Girls’ Ensemble at Graduation Exer- cises 4. LINDA JEAN MILLER “When handling yourself, use your head; when handling others, use your heart.” Chorus 3; Macon County Honor Choir 3; Office Cadet 1,3; F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 1.2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4;Gym Show 1,2,3; 3 One- Act Plays 3; Junior Class Play Stage Crew; Senior Class Play Cast; Tattler Staff Pho- tographer 4; Dramatics Club 2,3.4; Flag Twirlcr 3; P.E. Student Assistant 3; Num- ber One Basketball Fan -1966-67; Latin Converition 1; F.T.A. Vice-President 3,4; Creative Writing Award 4. BARBARA LYNN ORR “She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel might do.” Cheerleader 4; Class Secretary 3; F.T.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4- President; Gym Show 1,2,3; Junior and Senior Class Play Casts; Prom Com- mittee 3; Tattler Staff Make-Up Editor 4; Dra- matics Club 2,3,4; Latin Convention 1; A.M.S. Math Award 2; Majorette 1,3; Student for the Month for January 4; Creative Writing Award 4. DARREL I ORNY PARISH “Think big and be big.” Band 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 2; Foot- ball 1,3; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4 President; Ju- nior and Senior Play Casts; 3 One-Act Plays; Tattler Staff Feature Editor; Prom Master of Ceremonies 3; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Student of the Month for May 4. CHERYL LYNN PROSSER “We live in our desires rather than in our achievements. Concert Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,3; March- ing Band 1,3; Band Librarian 1,3; Class Secretary 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Library Cadet 4; 3 One- Act Plays 2,3; Junior Class Play Prompter; Senior Class Play Make-Up Crew; Prom Co- Chairman 3; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Latin Convention 1; ECHO and Tattler Staff Business Manager 4; Creative Writing Award 4. JO ADELE ROBINSON “Love is better than fame.’’ Band 1,2,3; Class Vice-President 1; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4-Secretary; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Junior Class Play Cast; Prom Committee 3; ECHO and Tattler Staff Business Manager 4; Quill and Scroll Award 4. PAULA DOLORES ROPLR “This above all; to thine own self be true.” Transfer student 2; G.A.A. 3,4; Gym Show 3; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play student director; 3 One-Act Plays Makeup Crew. JUDITH LYNN SEBOK “Keep smiling; it makes the world wonder what you are up to.” Band 1,2,3-Secretary; ECHO and Tattler Staff typist 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4-Secretary- Treasurcr; Junior Class Play Cast; Senior Class Play Make-Up Crew; Dramatics Club 2; Prom Queen 4; Student of the Month for April 4; Quill and Scroll Award 4. DEBRA JEAN STAHL “If at first you don’t succeed-that makes you about average.” F.H.A. 3-Treasurer, 4-President; Stu- dent Council 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; F.T.A. 1,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Gym Show 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4-Concert, Marching and Pep Bands; Macon County Honor Band 3,4; Class Musi- cian Award 4; Drum Majorette 4; Band Tribunal 3; All-State Band 4; Tattler Co-Editor 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Student of the Month for November; Speech Class Play 4; Quill and Scroll Award 4. NANCY LEE THOMPSON “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Band 1,2,3-Marching, Concert, and Pep Bands; Gym Show 2; Vocational Licensed Practical Nurse Program 4; Nursing Scholarship Winner 4. TERRY ALLEN TRUSNER “The wildest colts make the best horses.” Football 1; Varsity Club 3,4; Junior and Senior Class Play Stage Crew; Industrial Arts Club 3,4. DAVID MICHAEL WEST “The trouble with life is that the key to success doesn’t always fit your ignition.” Football 1,3; Varsity Club 3,4; Senior Class Play Stage Crew. CHARLES T. WHITTINGTON “Things always look better when you look back on them.” Football 1; Industrial Arts Club 3,4. JOHN EDWARD WICKLINE, JR. “Let’s be gay while we may, and enjoy life with laughter.” Basketball 1,2,3; Football l;Track 1; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4-President. EDITH DARLENE WOLFE “You can’t tell a book by its cover.” Transfer Student 3;G.A.A. 3,4; Gym Show 3; F.H.A. 3,4-Vice-President; Office Cadet 4. JAMES LEO ZIENKOSKY “Pleasing everyone is like trying to grow grass on concrete-1 don’t even try.” Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Most Im- proved in Basketball, Co-Captain 4; Track 2,3,4; Crosscountry 1,2,3-Most Valuable, 4-Most Valuable; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor of the ECHO; F.T.A. 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Play Casts; Prom Committee 3; A.M.A. Math Award 4; Student of the Month for December 4; Quill and Scroll Award 4. Salute to Class of ’68 by Mr. Ron Jump A Teacher’s Farewell To Graduates by Lowell E. Noland If I had known you less I would not grieve Seeing the year its course has nearly run. I would be glad our task is almost done, Glad for the bit of rest we shall receive. It would not trouble me to see you leave; And, walking through the halls and classrooms where We meet so often now, their emptiness Would not oppress me when you are not there. It would not matter much; I would not care; — If I had known you less. But I have watched your minds and hearts grow strong, Pitted against the problems of the hour; And I have felt a deep, upwelling power; As, like a mighty wave, you surge along Into the future, where your lives belong,— The radiant future, where your dreams will grow And flower and fruit upon some distant shore. To watch your progress there I may not go, But I rejoice in prospect even so, Knowing the promise you have shown before, Certain of its fulfillment more and more. Rodney Damcry won the Honor Society trophy. Jim Zienkosky won the A.M.S. Math Award. Leland Ford won the S.A.R. Award, Honor Society trophy. Reader’s Digest Award, Bausch and Lomb Science Award, and Student Council President Award. Graduation Patsy Etchison won the D.A.R. Award and the Dramatics Award. Rita Rankin won the 1-Darc-You Award. Mike Brummerstedt won the I-Dare-You Award. Students of the Month-First row: Leland Ford, Judy Sebok, Patsy Etchison, Jeff Balding. Second row: Mike Brummerstedt, Rita Rankin, Peggy Phelan, Bob Carlton. Third row: Rod Damcry, Jeanie Prasun, Linda Clay pool, Jim Zienkosky. Fourth row: Darrel Parish, Debbie Stahl, Barb Orr, Greg Bruce. Debbie Stahl won the Class Musi- cian Award. Ardith Kirkman won a Nursing Scholar- ship. Nancy Thompson won a Nurs- ing Scholarship. Senior Play “Wild About Harry” The class of '68 presented the annual senior class play on November 3. The three-act comedy took place in the den of a high school athlete portrayed by Greg Bruce. Harry Hart was a whiz at chemistry and had invented a sure-fire insecticide. Pushed to make money after school for his widowed mother, Linda Miller, Harry saw a way to get rich quick, though he found himself up to his neck in prob- lems ranging from girls to labor. Harry was picked up for hitch-hiking by the county sheriff. Bob Carlton. Then the Hart's landlord reported they would have to move. His prospective tenant, Racine Lauber, decided Harry was just the one for her daughter, Sheila Elliott. His girl friend, Patsy Etchison, was furious when she heard about it. placing Harry in an uneasy position. Harry’s insecticide impressed his biology teacher, Peggy Phelan. Harry's coach Jim Zienkosky, became interested in the poison because of his like for Harry, but as a means of showing his ability as an economist as well as a coach. Harry’s pals, Leland Ford and Jon Gunnels, agreed to help him manufacture the insect balm but went to work picking peaches when Harry’s rival, Mike Brummerstedt, offered them a more profitable job. Harry’s sister, Jeanie Meador, helped in his business and tried to encourage him when things were tough. Barb Orr played the newspaper reporter who saw Harry as a perfect example of what the young generation could do. 28 Cast Crew Squeaky Rigley Director Plato Blair Student Directors Harry Hart Darrell Parish Sarah Hart Stage Manager Rodney Damery Mickie Hart Assisted by Su Roberts Clark Lake Miss Fay (Helen) Dave West Yoyo Bruno Mike Brummerstedt Business Managers Sandy Erwin Sandy Baxter Karen Gambrill Mr. Squaffers Stage Properties Ardith Kirkman Mrs. Gleason Debbie Stahl Permelia Gleason Barb Bevis Dalton Prompter Sadie Harris Make-up Judy Sebok Marilyn Ball Cheryl Prosser Ushers ...........................Bill Grandon Terry Trusner John Wickline Kathy Copenbarger Darlene Wolfe At Niantic Barb Orr, Karen GambriU, Kathy Copcn- barger, Debbie Stahl, Greg Bruce, Rodney Damery, Steve GambriU, Jim Zienkosky, Clark Lake, Leland Ford, Patsy Etchison, Rita Rankin, Ardith Kirkman. 12 Years Together 30 A t Harristown Dave West, BiU Grandon, Jeff Balding, Chuck Whittington, Racine Lauber, Sandy Erwin, Linda Robbins, Jo Robinson, Judy Sebok, Darrel Parish, Eugene Bunning, John Kom- feld. Senior Casuals )GE -OFFicE ----' T¥ i air comhtiorco 1968 PA«i M(AO IN Junior Class President V ice-President JfaM- Secretary (2uZfj ql Treasurer 33 Nancy Alsup Steve Beck Bev Bernard Lyle Clark Chuck Claypool Valerie Cox Peggy Damcry Greg Davis Tim Dial Doug Eaton Steve l'ulk Gary Garner Carol Gipson Cynthia Glover Dcannc Gray Milt Grolla Mike Gunnels Ron Hamilton Dennis Hartwig Nancy Jerdcn Steve Kirk Ken Lake Marilyn Lindstrom Joe Maddox Not pictured: Dave Deaton Joyce Thomas Roger Tolliday Barbara Stall I 34 Linda Martin Dave Meador Debbie Nail Betsy Oliver Lyla Orrison Sylvia Parish Deloris Prasun Barb Reynolds Allen Robinson Ruth Scallions Bob Schwitck Brenda Smothers Sue Sneeycnbos Shelley Songer Steve Stahl Lee Thomas Mary Thomas Virginia Trichel Barb Trusncr Chuck Trusncr Jerry Turner Darold Vogel Larry Williams Martha Ziegler 35 “Going Vacation time has come to the home of Mr. White (Steve Kirk), who is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to go fishing and to a ball game in St. Louis. Of course his thir- teen year old son Willie (Tim Dial) is all for his father’s plans. However, Linda (Nancy Jerden) has her heart set on a trip west to Hollywood, viewing the same vacation spots as her friend Helen (Ruth Scallions) has done. Sue (Barb Trusner) also is looking forward to this vacation a chance to take a trip to her Grandmother Brown’s. Mrs. White (Sue Snoeyenbos) has an idea different from everyone else’s. She has seen the ill effects a vacation can cause from talking with her Aunt Mary (Barb Stahl) who just returned exhausted from her vacation. Taking the mat- ter into her own hands, Mrs. White keeps the family at home and sets them to work painting the basement and canning beans. But the house does not remain peaceful Places” for long. When the boss learns Mr. White is spending his vacation at home, he immediately sends over Mr. Hinckley (Shelley Songer), a very nervous elderly man who is to persuade White to sign a contract. Instead, Hinckley falls down the basement steps, Linda cuts a dress pattern out of the contract, and Willie uses the remains for a spitball fight with his pal Boa Nelson (Steve Fulk). And as if all this was not enough to give Mr. White a nervous breakdown, both sets of grandparents arrive for a two-week visit on the same day. The grandfathers try to get along but usually end up in a fist fight every time their paths cross. And since the contract has not been signed, the boss fires Mr. White. Just when all is lost. White is re-hired, the grandparents leave, and school is resumed. Peace again comes to the home of Mr. White, who learns there is no place like home to spend a vacation. Junior Play Cast Crew Willie White Mrs. White . Mr. White . . Sue White . Linda White Aunt Mary . Helen Smith Mr. Brown . Mrs. Brown. Mr. White . Mrs. White . Mr. Hinckley Boa Nelson. .....Tim Dial Sue Snoeyenbos . . . . Steve Kirk . . Barb Trusner . Nancy Jerden . . . Barb Stahl . Ruth Scallions . . . Steve Stahl . . Sylvia Parish . . Gary Garner . . Valarie Cox . Shelley Songcr . . . Steve Fulk Director......... Student Directors Stage Crew Business Managers Stage Properties . Sound Effects . . . Set Designers . . . Prompter.......... Make-up.......... Ushers . Earle A. Smith . . . . Lyla Orrison Bob Schwitek . Dennis Hartwig Larry Williams Jerry Turner . . . Del oris Prasun Betsy Oliver . . . . Linda Martin . . Cynthia Glover . . . Nancy Jerden Jerry Turner . . . Deanne Gray . . Cynthia Glover Nancy Alsup Linda Martin Marilyn Lindstrom . . Charles Trusner Martha Ziegler Carol Gipson Barb Reynolds Seniors Roman Holiday A most successful evening was the result of the elegant 1968 Junior-Senior Prom held this year at the Decatur Club. The Roman decor of the banquet added to the stunning event. Steve Kirk acted as Master of Ceremonies for the program following the dinner. Tim Dial, Junior Class President, welcomed the Seniors after which Greg Bruce, Senior Class President, gave the response. Steve Stahl delivered the invocation. Later in the evening during the dance, Bob Carl- ton presented the Senior Class Will and Prophecy. Music was provided for the gala event by John Shepherd and the Society Combo. At ten o’clock the 1967 Royalty, Cinda Damery and Gary Himstedt, gave up their thrones to Judy Sebok and Mike Brummerstedt. The customary after party took place at Pla-Mor Bowling Lanes where the dancing con- tinued but at a faster pace. Others enjoyed activities of bowling and pool from midnight until 6 a.m. 38 Sophomore Class President 7w l V ice-President '2 60004 Secretary (jLyeA s T rea surer 41 Greg Bailey Charyl Baker Lyle Ball Jim Brackett Jerry Bunning Lelah Byers Dan Carr Jim Cline Connie Cook Susan Damery David Dingman Jane Durflingcr Stanley Etchison Bob Fortney Tarry Foster Bing Furstcnburg Don Gallagher Charles Garrett Brenda Garner Jean Gordon Virginia Grandon Kathy Gray Doug Hartwig Dave Horvc Christine Jennings Jackie Jcstis Carol Kirkman Tom Koonce Mike Korando 42 Not pictured: Norman Crist Judy Patton Norman Krall Phyllis Leisure Greg Lockett Janet Lyman Charles Martin Brenda Maynard Kathy McCammack Steve Orr Mike Patridge Allen Pfeifer John Ralph Vickie Rolan Joe Rozanski Don Schwitek Linda Sleeth Gcrri Slifcr Stan Songcr Dave Stahl Bill Tate Nancy Timmons Jim Trichel Bill Turner Ramona Tuttle Dick Waddell Don White Russ Wickline Patty Williams Pam Winterbauer Billie Yeager 43 Freshman Class President (XpcAj V ice-President QjIsleMA' AA4U4C Secretary 'TtvyrO £(j4na C T reasurer Not pictured: Larry Mathias, Ken O’Dell Karl Robinson, Steve Watts, Ronnie Williams, Steve Yeager Paul Ziegler Judy Allen Brenda Beck Bob Bernard Debbie Bevis Eugene Brannock Sheryl Bright Hillery Brock Carlene Carr Richard Carter Debra Caudle Chris Cochran Joyce Cochran Ann Copenbargcr Danny Davis Judy Durflinger Lois Durflinger Brenda Eaton Amber Endrizzi Randy Foster Ruth Franklin Vicki Garrett Kathy Grandon Kevin Hill Linda Hoffman Gene Hopkins Betty Hughes Mary Ann Hughes Linda Hupp Debbie Isome Pearl Jennings Connie Justice Nanncttc Korando Rick Livesey 46 Kim Lyman Larrie Marshall Ron Matheny Randy Meador Mike Miller Christine Moyer Otto Murrell Ruben Murrell Janet Nail Larry Nail Catherine Parish Rick Parish Roy Patton Sharon Patton Margaret Pavelonis Mary Pavelonis Arlene Prasun Diana Ralph Kathy Ralph Cindy Rankin Richard Rosetto Barb Schwitek Glen Smith Joel Speasl Bob Stahl Carla Stahl Greg Stahl Roger Thomas Cinda Thompson Linda Thompson Mike Turner Sandra Whittington Laquita Wilson 47 48 ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Bottom row: Christie Gass, Jo Robinson, Judy Sebok, Patsy Etchison. Second row: Peggy Phelan, Kathy Copenbarger, Debbie Stahl, Sheila El- liott, Rita Rankin. Third row: Leland Ford, Rodney Damery, Greg Bruce, Jim Zienkosky, Jeff Balding. Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll is the national high school journalistic society. Those Se- niors who are in the upper third of their class and who have done out- standing work on the Tattler or ECHO staff are honored with membership in this society. The Creative Writing Award is a distinction given to the Seniors who have done noteworthy work, but do not rank in the upper third of the class scholastically. The publication advisors are Mrs. Ash, Tattler, and Mrs. Maf- fett, ECHO. Bottom row: Kris Jones, Cheryl Prosser, Barb Orr, Linda Claypool. Sec- ond row: Linda Miller, Ardith Kirkman. Third row: Clark Lake, Bill Grandon, Jon Gunnels, Bob Carlton. 50 Creative Writing Barbara Stahl, Lyla Orrison, Sue Sneeyenbos, Sylvia Parish, Jo Robinson, Peggy Phelan, Jeff Balding, Rodney Damery, Greg Bruce, President; Jim Zienkosky, Leland Ford, Debbie Stahl, Rita Rankin, Patsy Etchison, Steve Kirk, Bob Fortney, Joe Rozanski, Billie Yeager, Carol Kirk- man, Nancy Timmons. National Honor Society The National Honor Society is composed of students who maintain a 4.5 scholastic average throughout high school and display qualities of leadership, scholarship, service, and character. Membership in this organization is the high- est honor conferred on any high school student. The members are honored each year by the Board of Education. This year the group enjoyed a banquet served at the Steak House in Champaign and following attended the showing of “Camelot” at the Coed 11 Theatre near the University of Illinois campus. si Echo Top to bottom: Greg Bruce, sports editor; Jim Zicnkosky. Rita Rankin. Peggy Phelan, co-editors; Mrs. Maffett, advisor. The Echo, the school's yearbook is published yearly by the Senior class. Finances come from the advertisement sales at the beginning of the year. Peggy Phelan, Rita Rankin, and Jim Zienkosky served as co-editors with Greg Bruce as sports editor. Mrs. Maf- fett was advisor. Publications typists: Judy Sebok, Kathy Copenbarger. Business managers: Jo Robinson. John Kornfeld, Cheryl Prosser. 52 Tattler The Tattler, our school newspaper, is an extracurricular activity headed by senior co-editors. This year over 900 copies of each issue were distributed to graduates, teachers, students, adver- tisers, and faculty. The Senior class sponsors the advertisement sales to finance the paper. Mrs. Ash served capably as advisor. T JiuS Mrs. Ash, Advisor; Patsy Etchison. Debbie Stahl, Co-editors. Seated: Patsy Etchison, Debbie Stahl. Standing: Leland Ford, Rodney Damery. Kris Jones, Jeff Balding. Christy Gass, Ar- dith Kirkman, Bill Grandon. Linda Clay- pool, Darrel Parish, Barb Bevis, Sheila Elliott, Barb Orr, Linda Miller. 53 Seated in front row: Cinda Thompson. Cindy Rankin, Joe Rozanski, Greg Stahl. Back row: Lelund Lord, Rodney Damery,Sylvia Parish, Sheila Llliott. Standing: Linda Claypool, Pat Turner. Dave Meador, Mr. Angus, Steve Kirk. Jane Durflinger. Student Council The Niantic-Harristown Student Council completed a successful year under the super- vision of Mr. Lee Angus. In addition to the usual activities of select- ing assembly programs for next year, selecting a “Student of the Month” committee, and co- ordinating the homecoming activities as well as supervising the Christmas program; the council undertook a special activity this year. The groundwork for a Meridian Conference Student Council was laid by the organization. Such a program is hoped to improve the relations of the member schools. Mr. Angus.advisor; Leland I'ord, president; Rodney Damery, vice-president; Sylvia Parish, secretary; Sheila Llliott, treasurer. 54 F.H.A. The Future Homemakers of Amer- ica, capably supervised by Miss Joan Stillens, share an interest in homemak- ing. The Niantic chapter of F.H.A. has been very active this year. The high- lights of the year were the family night potluck including the initiation cere- mony and fashion show of foreign cos- tumes, Daddy Date Night as part of the observance of F.H.A. Week, a spring Field trip, and mother-daughter tea and installation of officers. This year the chapter received an additional honor. They received the First place on their carousel at the sec- tion rally. Officers: Martha Zeigler, Degrees; Barb Reynolds. Pub. Rcl.; Lyla Orrison, Proj.; Mary Thomas, Treas.; Debbie Stahl, Pres.; Miss Stillens, Advisor; Lelah Byers, 2nd V.-P.; Barb Bevis, Sec.; Pam Winterbauer, Recreation; Janet Lyman, Historian. From top: Terry Foster, Patty Williams, Miss Stillens, Connie Justice. Betty Hughes, Charyl Baker, Kathy Gray. Vicki Garrett. Margaret Pave- lonis, Connie C ook. Jean Gordon, Joyce C ochran. Judy Durflingcr. Nancy Timmons, Diana Ralph, Kathy Ralph. Linda Hupp, Carol Gipson. Martha Zeigler. C arlene C arr. Brenda baton, Ruth franklin, Mary Hughes, Barb Bevis, Amber Fndrizzi, Linda Thompson, Laquita Wilson, Cinda Thompson, Debbie Caudle, C hristine Moyer, Lelah Byers. Pam Winterbauer, Mary Pavelonis, Larrie Marshall, Janet Lyman. Mary Thomas, Kathy Copenbarger, Debbie Stahl. Brenda Garner. Barb Reynolds. Lyla Orrison, Sue Snoyenbos. 55 Senior members in center-front row: B. Orr, J. Sebok, P. Etchison, R. Rankin. Second row: P. Phelan, C. Prosser, J. Robinson, S. Elliott. Third row: P. Roper, K. Copenbarger. D. Stahl, K. Jones. Fourth row: L. Miller, M. Ball, L. Claypool, Mrs. Malone. Kneeling front: L. Robbins, K. Gambrill. S. Erwin, J. Meador, R. Lauber, C. Gass, B. Bcvis, A. Kirkman. Standing: L. Slecth, B. Reynolds, L. Thompson, D. Ralph, B. Stahl, V. Trichel. A. Endrizzi, M. Hughes, C. Kirkman. P. Williams, D. Isome, M. Pavclonis, C. Carr, B. Eaton, N. Timmons, K. Ralph, S. Patton, J. Allen, L. Durflinger, L. Hupp, D. Nail, M. Lindstrom, L. Martin, K. Lyman, K. Grandon, J. Durflinger, N. Jerden, M. Thomas, B. Trusncr, T. Foster. J. Cochran, C. Rankin, C. Thompson, B. Schwitek, M. Zeigler, V. Cox, B. Bernard, B. Yeager, R. Scallions, K. McCammack, L. Byers. P. interbauer, S. Damery. V. Grandon, C. Baker. J. Lyman, D. Gray, A. Prasun, C. Glover, J. Durflinger, A. Copenbarger, N. Alsup, P. Dam- SnV Ouler'pleisure P ish ’C’ C°°k’ B HUghCS‘J' Pa,t0'1,1 NaU’C Justice- R 1'ranklin- D. Bevis, S. Parish, S. Snoeycnbos, L. Or- G.A.A. Officers-Bottom row: Sylvia Parish, Chairman of all committees; Barb Trusner, Song leader; Mrs. Malone, Sponsor; Barb Orr, Presi- dent. Second row: Rita Rankin, V.-President; Kathy McCammack, Song Leader; Judy Sebok, Sec.-Treas. Third row: Patsy Etchison, Points Chairman; Barb Stahl, Chaplain. 56 Varsity Club The Varsity Club membership is open to all who have earned a Varsity letter in any sport. The main idea be- hind this club is to promote sports- manship, leadership, and school spirit. Mr. Jump’s fine leadership once again led the club. The main project of the year was to revise the current con- stitution. The Varsity Club also helped in the Carl Brock Appreciation Day. Jon Gunnels, Treasurer; John Wicklinc. President; Dave West, V.-President; Steve Gambrill, Secretary. First row: Mr. Jump, Mike Gunnels, Tom Kooncc, Steve Fulk, Lee Thomas, Steve Beck, Mike Brummcrstcdt, Jon Gunnels, John Wickline, Dave West, Steve Gambrill, Greg Bruce, Clark Lake, Terry Trusner, Jeff Balding, Jim Beck, Darold Vogel. Second row: Jerry Bunning, Stan Songcr, Doug Faton, Gary Garner, Mike DcChaney, Ken Lake, Steve Stahl, Chuck Clay pool, Lyle Clark, Larry Williams, Lyle Ball, Dan Carr, Jim Zien- kosky. 57 F.T.A. Niantic’s chapter of the Future Teachers of America was supervised by a new teacher, Mrs. Kendra Hurd. The club saw an active year under the leadership of the four officers. Through educational activities and the juniors' and seniors' teaching abil- ity, the students furthered their know- ledge of teaching. Mrs. Hurd and three members of F. T.A., Darrel Parish. Bob Carlton, and Lyla Orrison, attended the state con- vention in Oaklawn, Illinois. The convention was held April 26-27. From back: Rodney Damery. Steve Bambrill, Tom Kooncc. Sylvia Parish, Tim Dial. Pat Turner. Jim Zienkosky. Mrs. Hurd, Leland Ford. Dan Carr. Barb Orr, Debbie Stahl, Sue Snoeyenbos, Joe Ro .anski. Bob Carlton, Deanne Gray, Peggy Phelan. Lelah Byers, Cheryl Prosser, Rita Rankin, Sheila Elliott, Linda Miller. Linda Claypool. Martha Ziegler, Lyla Orri- son, Kris Jones, Jo Robinson, Patsy Etchison, Billie Yeager. Barb Reynolds. Barb Stahl. Judy Sebok, Nancy Timmons. 58 Darrel Parish, President; Linda Miller, Vice-Pres- ident; Jo Robinson, Sec.-Treas.; Kris Jones, Repor- ter; Mrs. Hurd, Advisor. Industrial Arts Club The Industrial Arts Club of Niantic- Harristown High School saw another profitable year. In the spring the members sold candy. The year was highlighted by the arrival of the disc- belt sander that was purchased by the club last year. The club operated under the capable supervision of Mr. Benson Frinfrock. From top: Terry Trusner, James Brakett, Dan Carr, Darrell Vogal, Gene Hopkins. Steve Rogers. Mr. Finfrock. Clark Lake. Dave Stahl, Herb Tuttle, Larry Nail, Jerry Bunning, Larry Mathias, Tom Koonce, Lee Thomas, Chuck Whittington. Pearl Jennings, Kevin Hill. Kenneth O’Dell, Don Gallagher, Ron Hamilton, Dave Dea- ton, Bob Schwitck, Charles Garrett, Roger Thomas, Bcv Bernard. Linda Rob- bins, Brenda Smothers, Joe Maddox, Gary Garner, Doug Baton, Bob Stahl. Ronnie Mathcny, Steve Yeager. Mike Korando. 59 From top: Steve Kirk, Bob Schwitek, Mike Brummerstedt, Debbie Stahl, Valerie Cox, Ruth Scallions, Barb Trusncr. Linda Miller. Lyla Orrison, Bob Carlton, Sheila Elliott, Sylvia Parish. Tim Dial, Cheryl Prosser, Lelah Byers, Steve Fulk, Patsy Etchison, Mr. Smith, Patty Williams, Steve Gambrill, Chris Jennings, Pam Wintcrbauer. Lee Thomas, Linda Sleeth, Tarry Foster, Terry Trusncr, Clark Lake, Larry Williams, Barb Orr. Barb Bcvis. Barb Stahl, Sue Snoeyenbos, Virginia Trichel, Nancy Alsup. Drama Club The Drama Club, headed by Bob Carlton and supervised by Mr. Earle Smith, has completed another active year. It served the public by presenting three one-act plays and improved the stage setting by purchasing new furniture. The Drama Club is constantly increasing in membership and in the skills of acting. Top to bottom: Bob Carlton, President; Mike Brummerstedt, Vice- President; Nancy Jerden, Secretary; Barb Stahl, Treasurer. 60 Library Cadets The efficiency of our school is ad- vanced daily through the efforts of the cadets. Mrs. Maffett is assisted in the library by checking out books and periodical literature. The secretaries are assisted by the errand-running and telephone answering of the cadets. Miss Caldwell. Secretary; Cynthia Glover, Jackie Jcstis, Bev Bernard, Linda Slecth, Barb Stahl, Sharon Patton, not pictured: Darlene Wolfe. Seated: Cheryl Prosser, Mrs. Maffett, Nan- ette Korando. Standing: Bob Schwitek, Peggy Phelan, Jackie Jestis, Jean Gordon, Patty Williams, Lelah Byers, Virginia Gran- don, Barb Reynolds, Tarry Foster, Chris Jennings, Mary Pavelonis. Office Cadets Concert Band Another year has passed at Niantic High School and has been benefited by the entertaining sounds of our band. Their sphere of activities has ranged from band contests throughout the state to the annual band program, “Rodgers and Hammcrstein”. Soloists and dancers also performed in this program. Tire sports season was greatly livened by the Pep and Marching Bands. Unique formations were presented for half-time shows at football games and spirit was aroused during basketball season and at pep assemblies by their music. Ensembles and soloists received excellent ratings in competition. Miss Sylvia Parish was chosen to travel to Europe this summer with the Band of America. We greatly appreciate the work of Mr. Donald Riegal and our band who have once again added much to our high school life. Sponsored By THOMPSON KRAMLR MUSIC CO. 62 Sue Snocycnbos Kim Lyman Carla Stahl Kneeling: Susan Maddox, Jody Cline, Mary Pavelonis, Nanette Korando, Kathy Jerden, Mar- garet Pavelonis, Anna Tate, Mary Page, Vicki Watts. Standing: Patty Williams, Connie Cook, Christine Moyer, Ruth I ranklin, Linda Hupp, Debbie Bevis, Connie Justice. Sponsored By THE STATE BANK OF NIANTIC Marching Band Officers Steve Gambrill. President; Martha Ziegler, Secretary. Tribunal Martha Ziegler, Christie Gass, Billie Yeager, Steve Gambrill, Kim Lyman, Steve Stahl, Leonard Williams. Mr. Donald Ricgal, Director. Senior Members Front row: Debbie Stahl, Christie Gass, Rita Rankin. Back row: Steve Gambrill, Darrel Parish, Bob Carlton. 64 i First place in the float competition went to the 1968 Senior Class with their entry of “Indians Beat the Others Cold -Niantic Pours It On.” Second place was awarded to the Freshman Class. Homecoming The annual Homecoming festivities were held on October 27-28 this year. Friday afternoon a parade through town took place consisting of floats, queen candidates, class presidents, cheerleaders, coaches, and our football Indians. That evening a pep rally and bonfire were held, followed by an Alumni Tea. Saturday saw the action of our football team against the Warrcnsburg Cardinals. Ending a long string of de- feats, our Indians tied the game 13- 13. The gym was the setting for “Stage ’67”, the Homecoming dance and coronation. The fun-filled week- end came to a close at 11 P.M. 65 Jo Robinson-Mistrcss of Ceremonies Roses presented by Rodney Damcry. Queen Peggy Senior escort Greg Bruce. 66 1967 Queen Diane Bernard escort- ed by Steve Gambrill. Junior Ruth Scallions escorted by Chuck Claypool. Stage ’67 The climax of the Niantic home- coming activities, the Homecoming Dance, took place Saturday evening. The returning queen. Miss Diane Bernard, gave up her crown to the 1968 Homecoming queen. Miss Peggy Phelan. Honored guests this year at the dance were the returning Home- coming queens from past years. Sophomore Billie Yeager escorted by Tom Koonce. Freshman Margaret Favelonis escorted by Steve Rogers. 67 One-Act Plays Kneeling: Lyle Ball, Bob Schwitek. Steve Kirk, Dave Lyons, Larry Williams, Shelley Songcr. Standing: Virginia Trichel, Cynthia Glover, Debbie Stahl, Darlene Wolfe, Peggy Damery, Valerie Cox, Linda Martin. “T ie Haunted Bookshop99 Standing: Joe Ro anski. Clark Lake. Patty Williams, Patsy Etchison. Seated: Nancy Jerdcn. Sheila Elliott, Deanne Gray, Bob Stahl. Sure As You’re Born” Inter And The Lovebug” Seated: Bob Carlton, Dick Waddell, Mike Korando, Greg Lockett, Terry Trusner, Steve Gambrill. Bill Turner. Standing: Lyla Orrison, Connie Cook, Ruth Scallions, Chary 1 Baker, Barb Trusner, Lela Byers, Barb Stahl, Barb Bcvis, Vicki Roland, Pam Winter- baucr. Fall Frolic Sept. 15 • NH vs. Moweaqua - - Lost Sept. 19 - NH vs. Illiopolis - - Lost Sept. 29 - NH vs. Maroa - - Lost Oct. 7 - NH vs. Argenta - - Lost Oct. 13 - NH vs. Bethany - - Lost Oct. 25 - NH vs. Assumption - - Lost Oct. 28 - NH vs. Warrensburg - - Tie Nov. 7 - NH vs. Macon - - Won Nov. 10 - NH vs. Lovington - - Lost Greg Stahl. Hillery Brock. Mickey Garrett, Norm Krall, Bing Furstenberg, Charles Martin. Gary Garner. Ron Hamilton, Bill Grandon, Steve Orr, Ken Lake, Mike Miller, Bill Tate, Jim Zienkosky, Steve Stahl, Greg Bruce. Coach Ron Jump. Cross-Country For the first time in five years. Coach Ron Jump’s cross country team suffered through a losing season with a 6-8 dual rec- ord and a 6-10 over-all. The squad lacked the necessary depth to be a consistent winner with only two senior lettermen. These squad leaders were Bill Grandon and Jim Zienkosky, the only four year lettermen in the history of the sport at Niantic. Jim Zienkosky compiled seven firsts, the only firsts of the team, with Bill always being close on his heels and consistently finish- ing in the top five. A promising future is in store for the Niantic thin clads with 5 lettermen returning next year. Bill Grandon Jim Zienkosky Top row: Lee Thomas,Tom Koonce.Chuck Claypool, Darold Vogel, Eugene Bunning. Lyle Ball. Larry Williams. Second row: Manager Bob Stahl. Steve GambriU, Randy Meador, Dave Stahl. Greg Davis, Dan Carr. Jerry Bunning, Lyle Clark. Manager Rick Livesey. Bottom row: Roy Patton Stan Etchison, Randy Foster, Danny Davis, Steve Rogers, Roger Thomas, Bob Fortney. Football Coach Marshall Grant s football team journeyed through a rebuilding year this past season as only two seniors were on the squad. Although their record was 1-7-1, the gridders played hard, determined football throughout the season. The squad was paced by the passing combination of quarterback Chuck Claypool and Little All-State end Lyle Clark. Throughout the season Clark and Claypool combined for many dazzling plays but these alone could not insure victory. The hard running of Sopho- more Tom Koonce and Freshman Steve Rogers gained high respect from the defense and enabled the passing combination to click. Next year should be a bright one for both players and fans alike as Niantic has found out that it can win football games. Steve Jerry 76 Bob Steve Roy Randy Stan Dan 77 Coach Joe Tomlinson. Greg Bruce, Steve Stahl, Dave Stahl. Jim Zienkosky. Bill Tate. Chuck Claypool, Ken Lake. Tom Koonce, Lyle Sponsored By ROTZ INSURANCE COMPANY OF NIANTIC The Indians varsity basketball team highlighted the win- ter sports scene by finishing in third place in the perennially tough Meridian Conference with an 8-3 record. After losing their first two Meridian encounters, Niantic then reeled off five straight conference victories before stumbling at the hands of the Moweaqua Indians. Coming off the disappoint- ing loss to Moweaqua, the Indians proceeded to make mince meat of the next three conference foes, including an upset victory over second place Blue Mound. However, Niantic had little success against non-confer- ence opponents, compiling an overall 10-11 record. The last regular season game raised the hopes of a district championship to many Niantic fans, when the Indians up- set highly tauted Mt. Zion 66 to 65, however Cerro Gordo ruined the dream by blasting Niantic in the opening game of the District Tournament. The Indians attack featured balanced scoring, led by Greg Bruce and late surging Chuck Claypool. Bruce poured in 13.7 points per game; and Claypool, pacing Niantic’s late season attack, added 12.3 points per game. Steve Stahl and Bill Grandon complimented the Indians scoring punch by averaging 9.7 and 8.2 points per game respecti- vely. Stahl also hit the boards well for Niantic, finishing second only to Bruce in rebounds per game. Although Niantic shot very poorly from the charity stripe, Claypool hit an amazing 81 per cent to lead the team. 78 Dave Stahl 79 Bill Tate Tom Koonce Kneeling: Manager Dick Waddell, Bob Stahl, Rick Livesey, Danny Davis, Mike Patridge, Hillery Brock, Greg Stahl, Doug Hartwig. Standing: Steve Rogers, Charles Martin, Kevin Hill, Mike Miller, Steve Orr, Randy Meador, Bing Furstenburg, Roy Patton, Coach Joe Tomlinson. JV Basketball The J.V.’s basketball record proved to be a good one and the outlook for next season appears rosy. This year’s season was capped by a first place finish in the Bethany Frosh-Soph. Invita- tional Tourney. The team was led by Tom Koonce, Bill Tate, and Dave Stahl, all of whom saw action on the Varsity squad. These boys, along with the remainder of the varsity team, will form the nucleus of the 1968-69 cage team. 80 Track This year, for the first time in many, the thinclads of Niantic were a respected group. While not deep enough to win big meets, the Indians provided thrills for those who followed them. Greg Bruce and Lyle Ball, who finished 1-2 in the Macon County 100 yard dash, were per- haps this year’s answer to last year’s “Goldust Twins”. Greg and Lyle were consistent winners and point getters for Niantic in the sprints and ran on the strong 880 relay team. Jim Zienkosky and Eugene Bunning, the other Seniors on the squad, also were consistent point getters. Eugene picked up his points in the weights. Jim, who only began running the 440 in the middle of the season, finished strongly and also ran on the Mile Relay team. The underclassmen on this team should lead the way to greener pastures for the track teams of the next few years. Seated: Gene Hopkins, Glen Smith, Rick Livesey, Allan Pfeifer, Rick Parrish, Bob Stahl, Bob Eortney, Dave Horve, Pearl Jennings. Second row: Gary Garner, Charles Martin, Norm Krall, Mickey Garrett, Roy Patton, Ron Hamilton, Lyle Ball, Tom Koonce, Jerry Turner, Dave Stahl, Kevin Hill. Third row: Coach Ron Jump, Greg Lockett, Bill Tate, Greg Bruce, Larry Mathias, Steve Stahl, Jerry Bunning, Jim Zienko- sky, Eugene Bunning, Manager Greg Bailey, Manager Mike Korando. 81 ;w; Kneeling: Hillery Brock,Greg Stahl, Dick Waddell, Jim Cline, Doug Hartwig. Second row: Randy Meador, Bing Furstenburg, Stan Songer, Dan Carr, Tom Kooncc. Third row: Lyle Clark, L. W. Kidd, Mike Brummerstedt, Chuck Claypool, Jim Zienkosky, Greg Bruce. Not pictured: Let- terman Bill Grandon. Sponsored By NIANTIC OIL COMPANY Baseball Tom Kooncc Chuck Claypool Lyle Clark The Niantic Indian’s baseball team couldn’t quite put everything together for a real successful baseball season. The diamondeers were expected by many to be the cream of the crop around the area. However, all of the pieces didn’t quite fit together as expected and the Indians finished with a respectable season but not the one that was expected. Tom Koonce led the team in hitting and much is expected of him in the next two seasons as he is only a sophomore. Overall the future is very bright for not only baseball but also the athletic program on the whole. Barb Orr Barb Trusncr Nancy Jerdcn Mascot Varsity Cheerleaders Ruth Scallions Peggy Phelan -Captain First Place W inners at l.S.U. Clinic Deloris Prasun Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders Susan Damery Kathy McCammack Season’s Delight Nov. 21 Stonington.., ...L Nov. 28 Bethany . . . . Dec. 12 Tower Hill . . . W Dec. 15 Maroa . W Jan. 2 Mt. Auburn . . . L Jan. 5 Lovington . . .. W Jan. 9 llliopolis . . .. . w Jan. 12 Mansfield . . . ..L Jan. 23 Assumption . , . .W Jan. 26 Deland-Weldon L Jan. 30 Arthur L Feb. 2 Moweaqua . . . . L Feb. 6 Stonington . . . . L Feb. 9 Macon W Feb. 13 Warrensburg . . L Feb. 16 Findlay W Feb. 20 Blue Mound . .. W Feb. 23 Mt. Zion W JUNIOR HIGH Faculty MR. FREDERICK HENDRICKS B.A. Millikin University History MR. DONALD E. NETTLETON B.S., M. Ed. University of Illinois Jr. High Science MR. LARRY MAFFETT B.S. Eastern Illinois University; M.S. University of Illinois Jr. High Principal, Vocal music MRS. HELENA JONES B.S. Illinois State University, Millikin University Language Arts MR. RICHARD E. PERRY B.A. Anderson College in Indiana Math, Physical Education, Asst. Foot ball Coach, Asst. Jr. High Basketball Coach. Administration MRS. LANA L. McBRIDE Grand Rapids Junior College, Blackburn College Literature MR. JOE TOMLINSON B.S. in Ed. Arkansas State University Language Arts, Physical Education, High School Basketball Coach. 88 Front row: Kari Butterfield, Carl Dunn, Leonard Williams, Melissa Bailey, Brenda Mathias, Diane Evans, Roy Roberts, Rita Rundicks. Back row: Paula Yeager, Mr. Maffett, Roy Sneeyenbos, Greg Evans, Ann Brock, John Tate. Student Council Student government in the Junior High is under the direction of the Junior High Student Council which is elected by the students themselves. Thirteen members constitute the council and it is headed by Roy Sneeyenbos, President. The capable advisor to the group is Mr. Maffett, Junior High Principal. The planning of parties for the entire student body and the operation of con- cession stands at home basketball games are some of the various duties of this important council. 89 Melissa Bailey Linda Barnes David Bruce Janie Bruce Chuck Clem Jody Cline Marsha Collins Dean Conaway Rick Cravens Charles Dickey Connie Dietz Grif Dunakey Leila LUiott Diane Lvans Greg Lvans Rick Fulk Susan Gietl David Hagan Mike Hamilton Billy Handt Mike Higgins Kathy Jerdcn Steve Jones Class 90 Rex King Vonda Lee Kent Libell Jody Logue Dennis Luttrcll Ronnie Lyons Susan Maddox Brenda Mathias Craig Moore Lisa Musser Rebecca Nail Mary Page Roy Roberts Steve Sebok Roy Snoeyenbos Laurie Turner John Vogel Vicki Watts Linda Whittington Joyce Williams Leonard Williams Melinda Ziegler 91 Joe Adams Connie Allen Sheila Ball Vickie Barber Patsy Barnes Sharon Bingham Ann Brock Sandra Butler Kari Butterfield Robert Carter Marianne Clark Dick Clay pool Mary Cochran Leanne Collins Debbie Craig Brenda Cravens Gordon Damery Karen Davis Dale Dingman Carl Dunn Thelma Eastman Leslie Ellison Pat Erwin Kenny Foster Debby Franklin David Garner Becky Glover Mark Grant Susan Gray Steve Hamilton Sarah Holmes Voni Housel Crystal Jennings Mike Jerden Jeff Jump Greg Kaiser 92 Mike Keays Judy King Charles Korando Jeff Korando Barry Leisure Larry Leisure Marsha Lindstrom Debbie McKinney Willy McKinney Debby Merrimari David Miller Donna Mitchelson Susan Moyer Rachel Muriel Mike O’Dell Martha Parish Linda Parrish Terry Powell Danny Ralph Brenda Roberts Debbie Roberts Mike Rogers Steve Roland Sherri Rosetto Vickie Rosetto Rita Rundicks Waverly Smothers Joy Speasl Patty Thomas Linda Timmons Steve Trichel Norecn Turner Joe White Vicki Whittington Paula Yeager 93 Heavyweight team kneeling: Greg Evans, Dick Claypool, Craig Moore, Chuck Workman. Back row: David Schwake, Jeff Jump, Rex King, Roy Roberts, Roy Snoeyenbos. Basketball Lightweight team kneeling: Jeff Korando, David Hagen, Rachel Murrel, Ray Kaiser, Kent Libell, Mark Grant, John Tate. Back row: Steve Carl- ton, Roger Ward, Willy McKinney, Dennis Luttrell, Mike Jerden, Rodney Ward, Kenney Foster, Chuck Korando. 94 Baseball Front row: David Hagen, Greg Kaiser, Roger Ward, Mark Grant, Steve Carlton, Craig Moore. Second row: Willy McKinney. Rodney Ward, Dick Clay pool, Greg Evans, Dean Cona- way, Roy Snoeyenbos. Third row: Rick Fulk, Steve Hamilton, Rex King, Roy Roberts, Dennis Luttrell, Mike Rogers. Back row: David Garner, Len Williams, Carl Dunn, Jeff Jump, Mike Keays. Front row: Barry Leisure, John Tate, Chuck Korando, Marc Grant. Back row: Greg Kaiser, Jeff Korando, Willie McKinney, Greg Evans, Les- lie Ellison, Coach Tomlinson. Track Front row: Roy Snoeyenbos, Rex King, Barry Leisure, Steve Sebok, Aubie Endrizzi, David Frazee, Chuck Workman, Dean Conaway, Mike Hamilton. Back row: Denhis Luttrell, Terry Powell, Carl Dunn, Len Williams, Steve Hamilton, Mike Keyes, Dick Clay pool, Rick Fulk, Jeff Jump. Coach Joe Tomlinson. 95 Front row: Susan Moyer, Paula Yeager, Anna Tate. Back row: Debbie Caudle, Pat Erwin, Sandy Timmons. Jr. High School Cheerleaders This year, the Jr. High Braves were led in cheers by a most vivacious group of girls under the direction of Mrs. Sharon Malone. Their showing of pep and en- thusiasm never ceased throughout the sports season and they became a most needed part of the team. An addition of new uniforms for the squad added to the spirit. They con- sisted of white pullover sweaters, red dickeys, and red and white pleated skirts. 96 7th Grade Band I.E.S.A. Solo and Ensemble Winners Front row: Sarah Holmes, Judy King, Paula Yeager, Linda Parrish, Vicki Watts. Second row: Thelma Kastman, Karen Davis, Brenda Roberts, Marianne Clark, Debbie Brown. Third row: Mary Cochran, Debbie Roberts. Rita Rundicks, Kari Butterfield, Joy Speasl. Fourth row: Susan Moyer, Ann Brock, Linda Timmons, Janie Bruce, Laurie Turner. Back row: Steve Carlton, Vicki Rosctto, Kathy Jerden, Leila Elliott, Mike Jerden. 97 Front row: Danny Ralph, David Garner, Voni liouscl. Crystal Jennings, Marianne Clark, Sheila Ball, Patty Thomas. Kari Butterfield, Debbie Brown, Linda Parrish, Joy Speasl. Second row: Sarah Holmes, Brenda Roberts, Cindy Lake, Rebecca Glover, Judy King, Connie Allen. Noreen Turner, Vicki Watts, Kathy Jcrdcn, Joyce Williams. Third row: Debbie Merriman, Vicki Rosctto, Thelma Lastman, Rita Rundicks, Lcanne Collins, Marsha Collins, Kathy Clem, Sharon Bingham, Rebecca Sullivan, Linda Timmons, Laurie Turner, f ourth row: Barry Leisure, Larry Leisure, Dale Dingman, Martha Parrish, Donna Mitchclson, Melinda Ziegler, Ann Brock, James Pocklington, Joe White, Joe Adams. Back row: Jeff Jump. Steve Hamilton. Rick Fulk, Chuck Workman. Jr. High Chorus BLACK’S SPORT SHOP Where all the coaches buy 540 N. Main Street Decatur, Illinois PARK LEGHORN FARM WARRENSBURG, ILLINOIS Comp 1iments of T R CARTAGE CO. 3023 North Brett Decatur, Illinois Comp 1iments of Sundown Motel 23 +5 E. Pershing Decatur, Illinois Owners Paul and Dorothy Blagg Bilyeu’s Pa i nt-Wa11 paper Glass All types wall coverings Vinyls-Burlap-Murals A11 types glass Insta1lat i on- Our Shop or Your Home 1408 N. Oakland 423-7566 De Witt National Bank Establi shed 1872 C1i nton, 111. Where your business is apprec i ated.11 101 C I c Compliments of CENTRAL NI ANTIC ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN CHURCH COMMUNICATION N iant i c, Illinois CO. 525 N. Franklin St. Decatur, Illinois PHONE 423-2641 24 Hour Service MAURICE DOYEL-MGR. CLOYD’S FOOD CENTERS Willie wheels and deals! 876 W. Grand DECATUR, ILL. Route 47-48 1 M M If OREANA, ILL. Comp]iments of VEGA ENTERPRISES SMITH’S BEAUTY SHOP PERMANENT WAVING CUTTING SHAPING EVENING WORK BY APPOINTMENT PHONE 668-2563 R.J. FORI) T.V. RADIO SERVICE NI ANT IC ILLINOIS PHONE 668-2373 BOONE WADDELL LUMBER COMPANY Complete Building Supplies SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS HOME FARM BUILDINGS ROOFING SIDING CEMENT-TILE-LIME ALUMINUM STORM WINDOWS-DOORS QUALITY CONVENTIONAL HOMES Niantic, Phone Illinois 668-2397 PICKETT’S RESTAURANT Breakfast Noonday Lunches Evening Meals OPEN 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. 7 Days Every Week DECATUR, ILLINOIS THE BOWL Open Bowli ng Saturday and Sunday 40 Lanes Fine Shoes For Everyone RAUPP’S SHOES 655 E. Pershing Rd. Decatur, Illinois 139 N. Water Downtown Decatur Decatur Illinois ELDORADO BOWL CHET VENTRESS For Top Quality Used Cars 2239 E. William Decatur I 11 inoi s Phone 428-71 12 BRUCE IMPLEMENT CO. The Dealer That Does Things For You Phone 668-2331 Niantic, 111. Beginning the competition 1234 W. Eldorado Decatur, Illinois 105 JANE’S CLEANERS Dry Cleaning Shirt Laundry Drapery Refini-shi Garment Storage Fur Cleaning Storage Decatur Illinois JEN NINE’S CABINET CO. Birch Kitchen Cabinets Formica Tops John E. Jennings II 've had enough of th i s footba11! Phone 877-6323 Forsyth, Illinois SOY CAPITOL BANK 1501 E. Eldorado Decatur, Illinois Phone 428-7781 Decatur's Most Convenient Bank 106 ENLOWS LINCOLN SQUARE DRUG STORE Lincoln Square East Main St. Same Location Since 1845 Phone 428-6657 117 E. Main Decatur's Original Prescription Shop Phone 428-8633 Two Convenient Locations Roy E. Enloe, R. P. Owner World's Wildest Trader BOB WADDELL CHEVROLET Chevrolet Chevelle C hevy I I Cova i r Chevro1e t T rucks I 11 i opo1i s, Illinois Ph. 486-7891 107 REDWOOD Gracious Dining Without Extravagance Business Meetings Party Rooms JIM’S REPAIR SHOP I .H.C. Cub Cadet Dealer Auto Tractor Repairs Phone 429-1523 3905 West Main Decatur, Illinois Jim Willi ams, Owner Latham, 111. PH. 674-5701 CHER IS E IMPORTS 304 S. Frank 1i n St. Franklin Mall Decatur, 111. Gifts Interior Designs Phone 422-2692 108 Football Awards Honor Five THE NIANTIC OBSERVER Phone 486-7321 I 11iopolis, 111. Wedding Invitations Business Forms Advert i s i ng “PETE” DEAR INS FURSTENBURG HARDWARE PHILLIPS 66 AND VARIETY SER VICE MARY ANN’S 1930 Taylorvi1le Rd. White Gas-Kerosene BEAUTY SALON Yard-Garden Rentals Atlas Tires Glass Repa i rs Batter ies BLUE MOUND Pipe Cut-Thread Motor Tune-up Phone 692-2259 Notary-Money Orders Postal Supplies Brake Service Open Evenings Housewares Lubr icat ion By Appointment Paint Supplies Accessories Road Service Bulk Seeds Plumbing Heating Pre-Mix Cement Weekdays 8:00 to 6:00 N1 ANTIC, ILLINOIS Sunday 8:00 to 12:30 BLUE MOUND ELEVATOR BLUE MOUND, ILLINOIS Phone 692-2141 Comp Iiments of ROTZ FOOD STORE N i ant ic, Illinois Dollar Wise Food Store INVESTORS DIVERSIFIED SER VICES INC. Exclusive Distributor For 4 Mutual Funds Investment Certificates Write or Call for Informat ion GEORGE E. BATES District Manager 877-6318 304 S. Hampton Open 24 Hours MIN IT MEAL THE Compliments of RESTAURANT DOR EVAN’S 910 E. Eldorado OIL MOUSE Decatur, 111. CO. Sandwiches French Fries 112-14 Merchant 502 E. Prairie Decatur, 111. Onion Rings Decatur Dinners Illinois Short Orders 110 PINE’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of Owner-Everett L. Purcell STANLEY HOME Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-8 PRODUCTS Sat. 8-5 Dealers 22 IU E. William Compliments of Mrs. Betty Barnes Niantic, 111. Phone 668-2561 Mr. Olney Daughterty Spr i ngf i e 1d Road Harr i stown, 111. Phone 963-2653 STATE BANK OF BLUE MOUND MY FAIR LADY Compliments of BEAUTY S A LOIS SHAEFER ’S At BOWLING LANES WYCKLES 242 E. William CORNER PHONE: 428-7221 Decatur Illinois Compliments of DAWSON WIKOFF FUNERAL HOMES Argenta, 111. Mt. Zion, 111. 112 Bui Id i ng Materials of A11 Kinds H. NOTTELMAN SON Warrensburg Illinois Phone 3211 RUDOW’S MARKET 813 E. Wood St. 2201 N. Water St. “The chemist experiments with lung cancer.’ THE JOHN WARNER BANK 100th Anniversary C1i nton, Illinois Member F.D. I .C. DWAIN FURSTENBERG Mt. Auburn Illinois Ph. Niantic 668-2268 Compliments of SWARTZE’S RESTAURANT 113 MID-AMERICA FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COUNTRY COUNTRY LIFE v MUTUAL INSURANCE v INSURANCE COMPANY f COMPANY EMORY W. PARKS Agent in the Community for 38 Years R.R. 3 Decatur, Illinois Ph. 963-2367 Compliments of KING’S RESTAURANT 850 N. Main Phone 422-0716 Fabulous Broasted Chicken Complete Carry-Out Menu Ample Free Parking Daily 7:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. MULE BARN Automotive Supplies and Parts Tools Hardware Items for the Home Open 7 Days A Week Phone 877-4182 Forsyth, Illinois TROWBRIDGE FARM SUPPLY CO. Wholesale Distributors Fertili zers Chemicals Grain Aggregates Latham Illinois WALTER G. STAHL R. R. 8 Decatur, 111. BAKERS DOZEN DONUTS Open 7 Days A Week 2k Hours A Day Always get 13 for a Dozen 1261 E. Eldorado Decatur, Illinois Phone 422-7300 F B BOTTLING CO. 2k3 W. Packard Decatur, Illinois 23-8604 Bottlers of: Frostie Dr. Pepper Canada Dry Squirt Grapette ns Compliments of Sparky movin' in CL A YPOOL’S RESTAURANT N i ant ic, Illinois John Deere-Norge-SkeIgas Maytag-R.C.A. Color T.V HEMAN GRAIN COMPANY Phone 672-353 Heman, Illinois Post Office Address Warrensburg, Illinois FAY FABRICS Custom-made Draperies E. F. HiIdebrand Decatur's Exclusive Drapery Store 262 N. Main Decatur, 111. Phone 22-7633 116 ZIM’S FOOD AND VARIETY STORE Qua 1i ty Meats and Grocer ies Everyday Low Prices OPEN SUNDAYS and All Hoiidays except Christmas I 11iopolis, Illinois JOHN 0. PATTERSON Masonry Contracter N iant ic, 111. Phone 668-2512 BENNETT SHADE COMPANY INSURANCE 146 South Water Street Phone 428-341 1 Decatur, Illinois Compliments of STEAK-N-SHAKE Compliments of 820 N. Main 1621 E. Eldorado P.E. MOORE’S DISPOSAL SERVICE 802 Moffet Lane Decatur THE RED OVEN Comp]iments of Carry-out Restaurant PLA-MOR BOWLING LANES Dining Room 2070 W. Oakland 2121 N. 22nd St. Fresh Baked Pizza Decatur, Illinois Choice Aged Steaks Delicious Fried Chicken Good Luck to the Graduat ing Class . fW:i --Telegraph Delivery Serv.-- FLOWERS BY ZIP Wk Cut Flowers-Blooming Plants Funeral Flowers mm Hospital Bouquets Enjoy that refreshing New Feeling Wedding Flowers Newly Enlarged Display Room you get from COKE Phone 28-3481 313 N. Main Decatur, 111. COCA-COLA BOTTLING OF DECATUR 119 Compliments of DANTES’ ITALIAN VILLAGE UPTOWN CAFE For Better Food “6S” PERKO’S BARBER SHOP HOURS: 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Mon., Tues., Wed. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. - Fr., Sat. CLOSED THURSDAY N iant ic Illinois Creighton-Jackson Co Insurance Exclusively J im Rupp Char les Pr itchett 137 W. Main Phone 423-7787 Decatur, Illinois Fashion Plate Hairstylists 3 Locations To Serve You Decatur, Illinois BARD ING-NEELY PONTIAC INC. FIREBIRD-PONTI AC-TEMPEST 1955 E. Pershing Decatur, Illinois Barb, jumping for joy at camp. Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS VETERINARY CLINIC John J. Dobrinsky D.V.M. I 11iopoli s Illinois Compliments of BORDEN CHEMICAL CO. I 11iopoli s Illinois Compliments of Mohawk Home Lumber Co. and Illiopolis Redi-mix Phone 486-3091 For F i ne Qua 1i ty Compliments of MICHL’S DISTRIBUTORS 1063 N. Water Decatur Illinois Compliments of Dr. A.F. Williams Latham Illinois Furniture, Bedding Carpet Shop At ARTHUR’S FURNITURE 2 Locations 906 E. Wood 1985 Pershing Decatur, 111. Compliments of Paul’s Confectionary Decatur, Illinois 123 CLYDE DIAL CONSTRUCTION 1234 W. CERRO GORDO New Building and Remodeling Decatur, Illinois Ph. 428-8681 Compliments of THE GOURMET SHOP GROCERIES S- MEATS 4380 W. Main Wyckles Corner Decatur, 111. Wisconsin Cheese fi- lis i nger1s Fine Sausage AUGUST ALLARD Decatur Township Assessor SULLIVAN TEXACO 329 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, Illinois Ph. 423-9224 With full service All year RouncT 124 WHAT TO DO? Don't Bite Your Nails Concerning The Future.' Take my Advice.' Assure Yourself of A Good Income-Become A BEAUTICIAN.' Enrol 1 Now At LAVRA HALLFORD ACADEMY 550 N. Water State- 125 Phone 422-7294 Decatur, 111. Accred i ted CIRCLE INN Texaco Gas and 0 i 1 Groceries CHILDER ’S MARKET Wyckles Corner Choice Meats- Quali ty Groceries Harr i stown Illinois Open 8 A.M.-9 P.M. Phone +23-801 k30k W. Main Decatur, Illinois ST. NICHOLAS BILLIARD ROOM KATHLEEN’S BEAUTY SHOP Seniors Pride and Joy HOURS: Tues. thru Sat. 9 to 5 (Open Evenings By Appointment) Specializing in Cold Waves Hair Coloring and A Complete Line of Beauty Aids Phone: 963-2605 R.R. 8 Decatur, Illinois MAPLE LEAF FARM Kenneth R. Rankin Fami 1y Landrace Hogs Hampshire Sheep Dorset Sheep Mt. Auburn, Illinois SHARON’S BEAUTY SHOP Rural Route 8 Decatur, Illinois Open Thurs.-Sat. Featuring Cold Waves Hair Setting and The New Color Master Machine Phone 963-2543 Rip ’em off. Bull! Compliments of STATE BANK OF LATHAM DA VE AND GENES Wheel Alignment Balancing and Stra ighten i ng SUNSHINE CENTER DRIVE INN Sandwiches Frozen Custard Fountain Drinks Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporat ion Frames Straightened Brake Service 2659 N. Water St. Decatur, Illinois Phone 877-4832 Coin Wash i ng S- Dry Cleaning VicS Mary Long Phone 676-3241 Mt. Auburn, 111. 127 BLACK FOREST MOTEL Television 14 Modern Un i ts Quiet Pleasant Location A i r Cond i t i oned Tile Showers •I But Mike, you can’t hang yourself!! D A VIS KWIK-KLEEN 1329 E. Eldorado A Clean Car Rides Better Lasts Longer WINTERS CAFE Warrensburg Illinois Home Style Plate Lunches Daily Channel Catfish Every Friday Nite Phone 3221 12B JONES9 MEADOW GOLD MEAT MARKET DAIRY Pm DUCTS Fresh Home Killed Beef S- Pork Finest Sold is Meadow Gold All Meats State Inspected Milk-Ice Cream Hours - 8 to 5 Daily 30k S. Main Closed Sundays Decatur, 111inoi s 358 S. Wyckles Rd. Ph. k23-52k1 Ph. A23-0212 HIMSTEDT OIL COMPANY Phone: Niantic 668-2395 Harristown 963-2612 SECURITY SAVINGS LOAN ASSOC. 2 3 S. Water Decatur, Ml. Telephone 28-2121 Compliments of HARRY APPELBAUM STORE 632 E. Eldorado Decatur Illinois LINDA 9S BEAUTY SHOP Mt. Auburn Illinois Phone 676-53 ! MT. AUBURN 1st NATIONAL BANK Mt. Auburn Illinois Compliments of KELLEY MYERS Sporting Goods Decatur Illinois 130 Compliments of WEIDENBA CHER OLDS Quality Sales and Service 330-31+0 N. Broadway Decatur Illinois Macon Brand Seeds All the SEEDS a Farmer Needs MACON SEED COMPANY INC. 1+248 W. Main Decatur, Illinois Phone 1+29-401+0 WAGNER MEMORIAL Monuments Markers Mausoleums SANDY’S THRIFT AND SWIFT DRIVE-IN 1080 W. Eldorado 1147 E. E ldorado 2631 N. Water WA YSIDE FURNITLRE COMPANY Home of Ethan Allen Maple Monday thru Friday 9 A.M.-8 P.M. Free Parking H. POST SONS JEWELERS Estab1i shed 1872 Corner Pra i r ie Merchant St. Phone 423-9781 Decatur, 111. Hamburgers.....15«; French Fries. . . 15«; Milk Shakes....2SC F i sh Sandwich..25C Hi-Lo...........30C Tender 1o i n..45 ; South At U.S. 51 C1 in ton, 111. Saturday 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Watches D i amonds G1assware S ilverware China Pottery Perfume Handbags BOB BILL’S REPAIR J.C. DUCY PEST CONTROL CO. 2505 Water St. Decatur, 111. MAYBERRY DISPOSAL 2310 S. Lost Bridge Decatur Illinois 6 Westway Drive Decatur Illinois CUSTOM FARM SERVICES, INC High Analysis Prescription Fertilizers (Bulk or Bagged) Anhydrous Ammonia And Nitrogen Solutions Soil Testi ng Agronomic Assistance Complete Spreader and Delivery Service Mack i naw Da 1 ton C i ty Kemp Easton Fairbanks Station Mt. Pulaski Le Roy New Holland Borton De 1avan Gays Leeds Clin ton I 1 1 i opo1i s LEWIS D. REYNOLDS Comp]iments of TOMLINSON FURNITURE CO. Macon, Illinois H.A. KUHLE CO. 2505 N. Jasper Phone 428-4456 Niant ic, 111. Niantic Phone - 668-2440 Decatur Phone - 423-0617 MACON SERVICE CO. Petroleum, Seed, Plant Food 3113 N. 22nd. Decatur, 111. Phone Phone 668-2211 877-4302 THE LAMP POST CA FE Farine Bohley Fast And Friendly Serv ice Serving Plate Lunches Sandwiches 136 N. Main Decatur, Illinois Recond i t i oned Used Car Bargains HARTWIG’S USED CARS Guaranteed Phone 428-223 1 Res. Phone 423-51 10 1654 N. 22nd St. Don Hartwig REICH BROS. JEWELRY Certified Master Watchmakers 116 E. Pra i r ie Decatur I 11i no i s D i amonds-Watches- Jewe1ry Compliments of LEMEN VETERINARY CLINIC 2840 N. Oakland Decatur, Illinois and Warrensburg, I 1’inois Flowers by Wire Central Illinois' Largest Florist 1106 W. Persh i ng Decatur, Illinois 135 C.B. Moore Chevrolet Dealer School Buses Cars T rucks Blue Mound President Moores Since 1915 WARRENSBURG CABINET COMPANY Sebok Huff Warreas burg, 111inois Box 351 THE INSTALLERS CARPET LINOLEUM Ceramic L i noleum Carpet Plastic Vinyl Ti le Learnie Fulk 963-2429 Len Brinkoetter 963-2313 Box 104 - Harristown, 111. 136 Looks like two more for Chuck. McKinney’s Disposal Cheryl, I didn't know you cared R.R. 8 Decatur, I 11inois Compliments of Miller-O’Neil Decatur's Favorite Store For Floor Coverings And Draperies +02 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois Compliments of Northtown Bank 333 E. Pershing Road Phone 877-6000 Decatur, I 11inois Your Opportunity Headquarters 137 Congratulations Class of 68 Vilmure’s Supermarket Decatur School of Beauty Culture Choice meats and produce Free parking 2192 E. Wood 428-7763 6:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. Closed Sundays Davis Shell Service 1603 West Grand Decatur, Illinois Phone: 422-3114 For a rewarding career in cosmetology and beauty culture, come in and let us discuss your future in this interesting and rewarding profess ion. Wig training Job placement Personal instruction Decatur, Illinois 138 Entler’s The Flower Shoppe 240 South Fa i rv iew Phone 423-3446 Decatur, Illinois Compliments of BUCKLES INSURANCE CO. Latham, 111. Photographic Specialists Since 1919 PFILE'S CAMERA SHOP BEAUTY SALON Known By The Quali ty We Keep 161 N. Water Phone Decatur, 111. A29-1192 221 N. Water St. Decatur, 111. Congratulations to the Class of 1968 Compliments of FARMERS GRAIN CO. Latham, Illinois Presidents - 1967-68 COACH HOUSE 1630 Taylorville Rd Comp]iments of RAY M. SCOTT INSURANCE 240 N. Jasper Decatur Phone: 428-4617 I 11i no i s Auto---Li fe---F i re Casualty 141 NORMAN LA UNDRY DRY CLEANING 145 E. Decatur Decatur, Illinois MACON MUSIC 295 N. Decatur Decatur, Illinois 'Your Musical Department Store Band Instruments P i anos Stereo Phonographs Organs Private Lessons Records Sheet Music Repai r Work PLAZA BARBER SHOP 5 Barbers Open evenings till 8 Sat. 9-5 'To Serve You Better 423-9563 Fairview Plaza Decatur, Illinois CARSON PIRIE SCOTT CO. Decatur's Friendly Department Store Corner of W i 11iam Water HOURANS FLORISTS 160 South Water St. Hotel Orlando E legance wi thout Extravagance Decatur, I 11inois 429-5305 Bill Wond Ron Leckrone W2 NIANTIC FARMERS GRAIN SAM WILLIAMS WATER SERVICE Decatur, 111. A1 -Charley-Ed Mary Agnes Phone 963-2231 Grain-Coal-Feed Clean i ng Phone 668-23 5 BUSTER’S TEXACO 4455 W. Main Decatur, Illinois Complete Auto Service Tires-Batter ies-Accessor ies Motor-tune ups-Brake Service SATTLEY’S OFFICE MACH USE’S, INC. HECIIT’S JUNIOR APPAREL 335 N. Water St. Decatur, Illinois Charles Loren Thomas Owner Sales, Service, Rental Typewriters, Adding Machines Office Machines, Supplies Filing Equipment 1123 N. Water St. Decatur Illinois PH. 423-7395 Ser.Ph. 429-4371 CENTRAL ILLINOIS BARBER COLLEGE 566 N. Water St. Decatur, Illinois Training Men and Women Since 1946 Compliments of BEAR HYBRID CORN CO. Decatur Illinois Phone 422-5621 WE BUY HOGS! Dai 1y Monday thru Friday Premium paid on top weight meat type hogs LEEWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECKERS HOC MARKET Leland H. Henderson 4055 E. Logan St. Decatur, Illinois Ralph L. Bemis-Mgr. Phones 428-1671 482-1214 2517 N. Water St. Decatur Illinois Compliments of FIRST FEDERAL SHERMAN IMPORT SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC. MOTORS of Macon County- Pershing Road Decatur Illinois 155 W. Eldorado St. 429-2366 Decatur Illinois 146 THE HASKELL PHOSPHATE PERSHING NATIONAL LIMESTONE CO. RANK 1000 W. Pershing Rd. Bulk B 1 ended Fertilizers Decatur Illinois Anhydrous Ammonia Aqua Ammonia The Bank of Convenience Latham Illinois J.C. ROSS Compliments of AND GNECKOW GROCERY SONS Grocer ies-Meats-Not ions Groceries-Meats-Dry Goods Lockers Powell Brothers-Props. Phones: 486-3411 486-7761 Phone - 428-9122 1725 N. Jasper 111iopolis, Illinois Decatur Illinois 147 Comp 1iments of LYONS ALTO SUPPLY 545 E. William Decatur Illinois Everything Automotive “A real HOT Polack!” Compliments of Better Food Priced Right' TOLLYS Groceries Meats Fruits Vegetables 1335 N. Route 48 Decatur, 111. Phone: 428-2185 LYMAN GRAIN COMPANY Harr is town, Illinois Congratulations To The 1968 Sen ior Class MUTUAL OF OMAHA 111 E. Decatur Decatur, Illinois The ECHO STAFF wishes to acknowledge the coopera- tion and assistance of the following who have helped to make this book possible: Mrs. Marilyn Maffett, Mr. Vic Ericson, Mr. Don Gaddis, and the faculty and students of Niantic-Harristown High School. Thank ou, 796 Echo Staff 149