Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1975 volume:

Old Nokomis — 1975 Nokomis High School Nokomis, Illinois Volume LVIII Jo Ann Keller — Editor Jean Ann Weber — Assistant Editor Mrs. Nancy Carlock — Sponsor Memories Memories are made of things That happen every day Moments as we live them Things we do or say. Little bits and pieces Of laughter Mixed with tears Paragraphs and pages Written through the years. The carefree days of childhood The growing pains of youth A few illusions shattered In the endless search for truth. 2 Opening Each one a separate chapter That is printed on the mind. We can't erase the sadness Or edit out the tears We can’t undo the wrongs we’ve done We can’t relive the years. But since memories keep building Each day can be the start Of making new and happy ones To store within the heart. Opening 3 That Long Lonely Highway. PAMELA KAY CASSIDY IO ANN CASSIDY JOHN EDWARD CARROLL DIANE M. CHAUSSE RICK EUGENE CEARLOCK MARCIA KAY CEARLOCK DOROTHY ANN CLARK PAMELA RAE CLAVIN RHONA JEAN COLE Senior! 7 And Finally Came Together as One! DENNIS W. STORM TONY F. STRAZAR KAREN LYNN TESTER REBECCA J. UMBERGER JEAN ANN WEBER JAYE ELLEN WESTPHAL Another May, Another Book - Another Year Behind For under-classmen more hard work lies ahead. But for the Seniors this is a special, long-awaited time -the time of our debut into the world outside Nokomis' Protective Wall. A world where Mommy and Daddy are no longer-to be depended upon as the sole producer and director -it is now our'show and its success will largely depend upon what we have gained from twelve years of school and how well we apply this knowledge. Opening Night: We’ve learned our lines; we know our cues. Curtain going up! 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UBUAKS Left to Right: Janelle Janssen, Vice-President; Cathy Merriman, Sec.-Treas.; Pam Braye, President; Mr. Roger Craft, Sponsor. Teresa Adden Frank Beasley Cheryl Bolte Connis Alexa Brent Becker Eric Bolte Earl Alexander Lucy Berns Doug Brave Mary Alvey Kay Barnstable Jane Bertolino Joe Black Pam Braye Barb Brummet 1 8 Juniors Searching to Find Their Own Place Craig Cassidy Pete Cesaretti Nora Chrisman Janice Dietl Jim Evans Tammy Epley Bruce Flowers Craig Foster Tony Fox Tracy Friesland Dawn Griffin Mary Hal brook Dawn Hart Brian Hayes Tami Heck Charlotte Heldebrant Juniors 1 9 Growing Older, Reaching Out. . . Steve Jachino Cynthia Johnson Janelle Janssen Karen Johnson Anthony Johnson Ed Kiefer Wayne Heldebrandt Perry Hopwood Lance Hubbard Brian Johnson Mark Kirk Cheryl Hoehn Sandra Houck Mike Jachino Colleen Johnson Roseann Kocur 20 Juniors David Pavolko Debra Porter Daniel Koski Rick Kroeger Lance Lehnen Larry Lehnen Jeff Pellegrini Susan Ruppert Martin Millburg Debra Miller Martha Miller John Mindrup Mark Moomey Sandy Musser Shirley Myers Larry Oltmann Curtis Lipe Maureen Marley Paul Marley Cathy Merriman Juniors 21 Finally Becoming Seniors. Joan Saatkamp Phyllis Saatkamp Thomas Schnarre Connie Schwarm William Schweizer Pamela Scribner LeAnne Seifert Russell Skinner Joe Smith Patricia Spears Mike Stombaugh Joni Tester Robert Wheeling Clark Wiseman Mary Wunderlich SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Left to Right: Mr. Richard Seelbach, Sponsor Bud Foster, President Jan Cassidy, Sec. -Treas. Melody Schneipp, Vice-President Jo Ann Archibald Patty Busby Ed Clark Greg Bass Debbie Cachera Mike Clavin Karen Bolte Robert Carroll Carl Cole David Brookshire Sue Carter Sue Coling Richard Brown Jan Cassidy Barbara Colonius 24 Sophomores A Year of Belonging Dawn DeLuka Denise Edgecombe Dennis DeWerff Richard Foster Kevin DeWerff Bud Foster Cindy Crowe Richard Daugherty Jo Lynn Dietl Christopher Fullerton David Dahler Regina Davito Perry Dunaway Susie Gonet Steve Gonet Lola Grauer Charles Grimes Debbie Grimes Ricky Guyot Michelle Hagemeier Lester Hamlin Lee Heldebrandt Sophomores 25 Debbie Hendrick James Jachino Charles Johnson Donna Johnson Linda Johnson Paul Johnson Penny Johnson Tammy Jostes Linda Koski Becky Luce Stephanie McElroy Teresa Menin Myra Merriman Bob Miller Barbara Moore 26 Sophomores Making Friendships Stronger, Deana Musser Cathy Nash Barbara Nation Sandra Pease Tammy Peifer John Porter Steven Porter Kevin Ransdell Jenny Rhodes Janice Ruppert Karen Ruppert Debra Sanders Kent Satterlee Marty Scheets Melody Schniepp Sophomores 27 And the Thrill of Ordering Rings Eddie Smalley John Stivers Randy Wattjes Mark Spainhoin David Stolte Randy West Connie Stanley Dennis Umberger Just one of the many long lunch lines Steve Gonet in Art class B. Colonius and K. Ruppert being creative 28 Sophomores Jo Ann Archibald in Biology lab. A Different Life Style FRESHMAN OFFICERS Vice-President -Rhonda Fesser President -Carol Merriman Sec.-Treas. -Greg Archibald Sponsor - Mr. Victor McCracken David Adden Frank Alexa Greg Archibald Becky Armstrong Gary Barker Billy Bass Glenda Beck Randy Becker Julie Bertolino John Blair Sheryl Phil Blazich Kim Bowers Colby Braye Greg Braye Blankenship 30 Freshmen Nola Brummei Cindy Burk Diana Cachera Mark Carlock Roger Cassidy 1.1 Kent Croon Dennis Cutright Kim Cearlock David Cook Donna Cox Darlene Daugherty Nancy DeWerff Bertha Easley Lisa Edgecombe Barry Epley Rhonda Fesser Lisa Foster V Teresa Foster Christi Friesland Jean Griffin Kevin Hall Dennis Hand Jean Harris Robert Griffin Curt Hagemeier Tammy Hagemeier Freshman Girls enjoying their free time Freshmen 31 With New Friendships Mary Harris Carolyn Hartman Debbie Havera Michael Hendrick Perry Hess Larry Millburg Jim Miller Jeff Miller Penny Neisler Kathy Oglesby Vicky Huber Diane Janssen i yr Kurt Johnson Robert Johnson Joan Johnson Robert Kates Karl Kiefer Bryan Kimbro Gerry Marley John Marley Danny Matthews Rhonda McDonald Kathy Meiners Carol Merriman Linda Hoehn Kevin Johnson Debbie Johnson Kyra Jostes John Keating Kim Marley Joseph Oiler Mike Oltmann Greg O’Malley Cayla Owens Mike Pardi Pam Pavolko Debra Pelech Robin Porter Donald Redeker Debra Rhodes Ruth Rhodes Randy Richardson Patricia Rudow Kelly Scheets Robert Smalley Marla Stauder Earl Stolte Pam Voils Clarissa Wheeling Grant Wise Freshment 33 The Faculty of N.H.S MRS. ROSE BOGLE Library MR. ROBERT BROWN Industrial Arts I, II, III MRS. NANCY CARLOCK Gen. Business, Typing I, Per. Typing, Rec. Keep., Journalism, Yearbook Sponsor MR. ROGER CRAFT Arts I, II, III, Asst. Basketball, Track, Cross-Country Coach, Art Club Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor 36 Foculty MR. JOE DA VITO Band MR. DAVID DeCHENNE Psychology, American Government, Independent Study, Contemporary Affairs, Student Council Sponsor ■ Whose Guidance and Leadership MR. DUANE DOUGLAS Physics, Chemistry, General Science MR. DAN EASTERDAY Reading Improvement MR. JIM EISENBARTH Geography, U.S. History MR. CARL FIELDBINDER Drivers Education, Asst. Football, Basketball, Track Coach MRS. PATRICIA HADLEY Girls P. E., Cheerleading Sponsor, Girls Athletic Coach MR. LARRY HALLEMAN Small Engines, Basic Agriculture, Advanced Ag. II, Agricul-tura' Business, Consumer Ed., FFA Sponsor Faculty 37 MR. CHARLES KNECHT Biology I, II, General Science MR. MAURICE MEYER Soils, Electricity, Turf Management, Large Engines, Floriculture, Advanced Ag. I, Cons. Ed., FFA Sponsor Serve as Inspiration to Us MISS PATRICIA LAWRENCE English II, III, B. I. English, Modern Lit., Writing MRS. JANICE SCHNEIDER Speech, Spanish I, II, English III MISS CATHERINE MATHIAS Family Relations, Home Economics I, Housing, Child Care, Clothing, Food Service, FHA and Senior Class Sponsor MR. RICHARD SEELBACH Geometry, Geography, General Math, Sophomore Class Sponsor 38 Foculty Devote Their Time and Talent MRS. BEVERLY SIMONS Bookkeeping I, II, Data Proc., Bus. Law MISS LILLIAN STOKES Shorthand I, II, Typing II, Office Prac. MRS. MAXINE TOSETTI Chorus, Songsters Sponsor MR. BILL VANGEL Boys P.E., Football, Wrestling Coach MR. LOREN WALLACE Boys P.E., Basketball, Track and Crosscountry Coach, Athletic Director, Senior Class Sponsor, Letterman's Club Sponsor MRS. MARGARETTA WESTENBERGER English I, II, Basic English Faculty 39 To the Developing of Future Citizens 40 Foculty The teachers in Nokomis High School are instrumental in providing the students with the best education possible. The faculty is helping the students reach the goals that they are striving for. They spend extra time taking tickets at sports events and many of them also stay after school to work with different clubs, groups, and organizations. We would like to thank the teachers for the great work they do. d. MRS. MILDRED WUNDERLICH Algebra I, II, Advance Math. Mr. Janes, in his first year as principal of Nokomis High School, showed many outstanding qualities of interest, willing cooperation, and congeniality. He dedicated himself to the welfare of all those concerned. He did an excellent job of establishing a line of communication with the students so that the students could come to him when they had a problem to solve. With the help of the faculty, he had a very successful year. High School Secretary -Mrs. Eula Jean Cesaretti In helping us shape our futures and begin a new life, Mr. McCracken guided us toward a better beginning. He was determined to help the students succeed at whatever they wanted out of life. Mr. McCracken was always there guiding us when anyone had a problem. His zest for life and his work has left a mark on all of us that we will never forget. Cooperation of the Mr. Larry Janes Mr. Victor McCracken 42 Administration Administration Makes Mr. Charles Wood Mr. Wood, in his third year as Superintendent of Nokomis Community Unit District 22, once again proved to the students of N. H. S. that he is a man of integrity and intelligence. His main purpose was working for the benefit of the students. His determination to reach his goal of making our district strive for better learning has earned him the respect of everyone. Unit Secretaries: Mrs. Pauline Bems and Mrs. La vena Reese Board Members - SEATED: Mr. James Bertolino, Mr. Wilmer Johnson, Mr. James Funk. STANDING: Mr. Eugene Johnson, Mr. Dennis Matthews, Mr. Carl Spears, Mr. Fred Fesser. Administration 43 N.H.S. Its Best Mr. McCracken's Office Workers: Diana Huber, Debbie Ransdell, Kathy Fleet, Diane Chausse, Jo Ann Keller, Teresa Davis. Library Workers: M. Wunderlich, N. Stolte, D. Porter, D. Clark, C. Burk, R. Fesser, B. Nation, Mrs. Bogle. Maintenance Personnel: Fred Kettelkamp. Mr. Janes' Office Workers: K. Cearlock, P. Huber, C. Johnson, T. Heck, P. Braye, C. Pieper, M. Cearlock, D. Chausse, T. Peifer, K. Barnstable, L. Seifert, P. Spears, D. Sanders, M. Hagemeier. Cooks: Mrs. Catherine Lewis, Mrs. Shirley Pavolko, Mrs. Jackie Finley. Custodians: Bill Pieper, Dale Seagle, Pete Grauer, Betty Smalley. 44 Administration AtgacviaatjiAKUi Annual Staff— Saving Memories for Years to Come Marcia Cearlock Linda Miller Ron Dewerff Janice Dietl Marie Bolte Mark Schweizer Carol Pieper Pam Cassidy Tom Spears Jean Ann Weber Jo Ann Cassidy Mike Adden Pam Clavin Karen Tester Greg Parsons Betty Keating Jo Ann Keller Mrs. Carlock Photographers: Pam Clavin and Betty Keating 46 Orgonizations Mrs. Carlock - Sponsor Jo Ann Keller - Editor Jean Ann Weber - Co-Editor Mark Schweizer - Treasurer ' - NOKOMIS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL PARK . WELCOME cntrancc With the beginning of a new year the 1974-75 Old Nokomis Annual Staff welcomed a new sponsor, Mrs. Nancy Carlock. It was a new experience for both her and the staff members. Instead of outside work, a daily classroom was provided to assemble and use their ideas to the fullest extent so the student body would be satisfied and cherish their yearbook. All through the year, their efforts, like anything else tried for the first time, were a challenge. They devoted their school time taking pictures for the students to have something to look forward to. The old tradition was broken of producing the same yearbook year after year and it was decided to have certain pictures in color. Color in the yearbook brought more work for the annual staff members. Many outside projects were conducted to finance the 1975 yearbook. Although it was a different situation, it proved to be a success. Organizotions 47 Student Council Sponsors Dances SENIORS Ron DeWerff Tony Suazar Dody Gonet JUNIORS Craig Cassidy Kay Barnstable Jeff Pellegrini SOPHOMORES Debbie Cachera Mike Clavin Jan Ruppert FRESHMEN K. C. Hall Cun Hagemeier Cindy Burk Sponsor Mr. David DeChenne 48 Organizations President - Ron DeWerff Secretary-Treasurer - Dody Gonet Vice-President - Tony Strazar Art Club Draws on Talents ROW 1: Tom Schnarre, Suzanne House, Linda Miller, Jaye Westphal, Cathy Hash, Stephanie McElroy, Kay Johnson. ROW 2: Mr. Craft, Maureen Marley, Janice Dietl, Donna Johnson, Karen Ruppert, Rat Spears, Sandy Houck, Debbie Porter, Dody Gonet, Cindy Johnson, Paul Johnson, Jim Jachino, Steve Gonet. ROW Z: Randy Frazier, Carla Keele, Larry Lehnen, Teena Ernst. President - Sandy Hornck Vice-President - Teena Ernst Secretary-Treasurer - Steve Gonet Sponsor - Mr. Craft This year the Hokomis High School started an An dob for the creative students who are interested in an. Headed by Mr. Roger Craft, the club teamed more distinguished styles of painting arid drawing. The new Art dob consisted of 23 members who used their skills in helping their school and community. They made the theme signs for all of the dances that were held daring the school year. They enjoyed making many posters for other organizations. The srsderws sponsored an Art Show in March and made the set for the Variety Show in April, F. H. A. ROW 1: Penny Neisler, Rose Ann Kocur, Teresa Foster, Lisa Edgecombe, Janice Dietl, Nola Brummet. ROW 2: Denise Edgecombe, Cathy Nash, Kathy Fleet, Sheryl Johnson, Kim Bowers, Ms. Mathias. ROW 3: Mary Lou Halbrook, Pat Huber, Debbie Sanders, Susie Gonet, Teresa Adden, Dawn Deluka, Jan Cassidy. ROW 4: Barb Colonius, Tammy Peifer, Lola Grauer, Sue Coling, Kathy Meiners, Gail Lesko, Betty Keating, Jolene Dietl. This year the F. H. A. had another active year of parties, selling candy and entertaining the Nokomis Nursing Home. In the fall the G. A. A. and F. H. A. held a cookout with a good time being enjoyed by all. The month of March brought around the annual banquet, with members giving their mothers a rose. The spring style show was held with the girls modeling the clothes that they had made during the year. At the end of the year they went to St. Louis to celebrate a successful year. ROW 1: Public Relations - Gail Lesko, Vice-President - Janice Dietl, President - Kathy Fleet, Sponsor - Ms. Mathias. ROW 2: Point Chairman - Jan Cassidy, Recreation - Susie Gonet, Treasurer - Sheryl Johnson, Secretary - Rose Ann Kocur. 50 Organizations Homemakers Prepare for the Future Preparing the meal for the banquet ’•Miiut.u| runiunintb HJHOECISIOlHMdi ELDP INTEREST KNOULEOGEJWDSOLL51 Birgit Guggemos, the banquet speaker Sponsor, Ms. Mathias A scene from playschool • A 9 • c.� 'M0V Scene from the banquet Organi2Qtion$ 51 G.A.A. Enjoys Successful ROW 1: Rhonda Fesser, Marcia Cearlock, Cheryl Bolte, Sheryl Blankenship, Nancy DeWerff, Tammy Hagem-eier, Roseann Kocur, LeAnne Seifert, Sherrie Ralston. ROW 2: Joan Johnson, Nora Chrisman, Pam Cassidy, Kyra Jostes, Glenda Beck, Linda Hoehn, Robin Porter, Carol Johnson, Marie Bolte, Kay Johnson. ROW 3: Jaye Westphal, JoAnn Archibald, Cathy Merriman, Debbie Havera, Dody Gonet, Maureen Marley, Birgit Gugge-mos, Stephanie McElroy, Susan Merriman, Connie Schwarm, Linda Johnson. ROW 4: Mrs. Hadley, Lola Grauer, Susan Ruppert, Tammy Epley, Jane Bertolino, Kathy Meiners, Jo Ann Keller, Janelle Janssen, Diane Janssen, Karen Tester, Sandy Kottwitz. ROW 1: Sportheads - Jo Ann Archibald, Diane Chausse, Maureen Mar- Four-Year Letter Girls - FROM ley, Jan Ruppert, Rose Ann Kocur, Reporter Lucy Burns. ROW 2: Point BOTTOM UP: Teresa Davis, Jan Chairman - Debbie Cachera, Sporthead - Janelle Janssen, President - Schwarm, Denise Storm. Jane Bertolino, Treasurer - Pam Braye, Vice-President - Tammy Epley, Secretary - Karen Johnson, Sportheads - Cindy Johnson, Susan Ruppert. 52 Organizations Athletic Year ROW 1: Melody Schniepp, Regina Davito, Pam Pavolko, Nancy Pilgrim, Christi Friesland, Carol Merriman, Teresa Davis, Linda Miller, Karen Bolte. ROW 2: Janice Dietl, Carol Pieper, Cindy Burk, Donna Cox, Michelle Hagemeier, Debbie Johnson, Julie Bertolino, Colleen Johnson, Pam Braye, Denise Storm. ROW 3: Becky Armstrong, Diana Cachera, Pam Voils, Jan Ruppert, Cindy Johnson, Lucy Burns, Debbie Cachera, Diane Chausse, Norby Hall, Janet Schwarm, Pat Busby. ROW 4: Pam Clavin, Sandy Houck, Pat Spears, Diana Huber, Myra Merriman, Rhonda McDonald, Debbie Porter, Tammy Peifer, Tracy Friesland, Karen Johnson. Acrobatic Hadley Organizations '53 Hard work and cooperation led the Nokomis Girls Athletic Association into another fun and exciting year. They worked hard to attain the goals they had set. They participated in sports such as softball, badminton, basketball, bowling, volleyball, and archery. This year they added something different to G.A. A. They started out by giving the Freshmen a cook-out consisting of a scavenger hunt to bring more membership into the group. Then they had a bicycling trip to Sportsmans Lake, which turned out to be a lot of fun for everybody. Later on they attended a G.A.A. playday in Hillsboro. On March 6, the girls held a Daddy-Daughter Night, which also proved to be successful. They played golf putty, bowled, blind volleyball, and many more exciting games. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held for all G.A.A. members and they received awards for the points they achieved. Scenes from G.A.A. Activities 54 Organizations Lettering Athletes ROW 1: Ron DeWerff, Tom Spears, Andy Jackson, Pete Cesaretti, Joe Smith, Jim Evans. ROW 2: Mr. Wallace, Steve Jachino, Rusty Skinner, David Pavolko, Steve Gonet, Tony Fox, Mark Franzen, Bill Schweizer, A1 Spainhour, Craig Cassidy, Alan Pretnar, Darold Johnson, Roger Archibald, David Brookshire, Brent Becker, Dan Jones, Joe Umberger. ROW 3: Greg Parsons, Mike Adden, Tony Strazar, Bud Foster, Randy Frazier, Earl Alexander, Myron Kirk, Mark Kirk, Mike Stombaugh, Perry Hopwood, Mark Schweizer. The Varsity Letterman's Club is made up of athletes who have lettered in baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, track, and cross-country. The letterman’s club helped sponsor the Athletic Banquet at the end of the school year. They also helped obtain a camera by selling tote bags. AT LEFT: Mike Adden - Vice-President, Alan Pretnar - Treasurer, Mark Franzen - President. Orgoni zotions 55 Future Farmers on Top Again ROW 1: Mr. Meyer, Jim Miller, Mark Spainhour, Glenda Beck, Kent Croon, Bob Miller, Linda Hoehn, Robin Bowers, Mike Oltmann, Mr. Halleman. ROW 2: Dennis DeWerff, Curt Hagemeier, Kent Satterlee, Bob Wheeling, Perry Hess, John Marley, Ron DeWerff, Craig Cassidy, John Porter, Kevin Johnson. ROW 3: Randy Richardson, Kevin DeWerff, Earl Loomis, Lester Hamlin, Mike Vandenbergh, A1 Spainhour, Lee Heldebrandt, Mark Parlier, Frank Beasley, Danny Matthews. ROW 4: Alan Adden, Charles Grimes, Tony Johnson, Robert Kates, Marvin Johnson, John Blair, John Keating, Ed Kiefer, Bill Schweizer, Randy Wattjes. ROW 5: Larry Oltmann, A1 Pretnar, Paul Marley, Don Redeker, Mark Schweizer, Roger Archibald, Mike Clavin, Bob Johnson, David Brookshire, Dennis Hand, John Carroll. Kevin DeWerff Reporter Roger Archibald President Ed Kiefer Secretary Dennis DeWerff Treasurer Ron DeWerff Vice-President A1 Pretnar Sentinel 56 Organizations Grain Team - ROW 1: Kent Satterlee, Randy Wattjes, Lee Heldebrandt. ROW 2: John Porter, Kevin DeWerff, Mike Clavin. Parliamentary Procedure Team - Kent Croon, Perry Hess, Danny Matthews, Robert Kates, John Keating, Mike Oltmann. Lee Heldebrandt - Star Chapter Farmer, A1 Spain-hour - Star Agri-Business, Danny Matthews - Star Greenhand. Poultry Team - ROW 1: Mark Parlier, Roger Archibald, Dennis DeWerff. ROW 2: Gerry Marley, Perry Hess, John Marley. Craig Cassidy, Ron DeWerff - Sectional Awards, Mark Schweizer - Star-State Award, Roger Archibald - State Poultry Award, A1 Pretnar, A1 Adden -Sectional Awards. The 1974-75 F.F.A. Club had a very successful year. The club had their annual Magazine and Seed sales, which the members enjoyed as prizes were awarded to the top salesmen. Under the direction of the advisors Meyer, and Halleman, the club did well in all of the many contests that they entered. Once again this year we were well represented in the district , with our record books and came home with many winners. In the spring, they had their annual F.F.A. Banquet which had all the members parents present for all the awards given. In May, the Club took a trip to Six Flags to celebrate their successful year. Orgonizations 57 Band Performs Band - ROW 1: Lisa Edgecombe, Regina Davito, Diane Cachera, Mr. Davito. ROW 2: Lisa Foster, Pam Voils, Alan Foster, Larry Lehnen. ROW 3: Lucy Berns, Mary Wunderlich, Sandra Kottwitz, Lance Lehnen, David Busby. ROW 4: Melody Schniepp, Nancy Pilgrim, Paul Johnson, Tom Schnarre. ROW 5: Rick Foster, David Pavolko, Nora Chrisman, Jane Bertolino. AT RIGHT: Secretary-Treasurer - Mary Wunderlich, Freshman Representative - Diane Cachera, Vice-President - Lucy Berns, President - Jane Bertolino, Sophomore Representative - Paul Johnson. 58 Organizations For Student Body Band plays at Basketball Games. VARIETY SHOW SCENES Director hard at work. The band had another successful year under the supervision of Mr. Davito. They played at football games, basketball games, and pep sessions, overcoming the handicap of having a small band. With the advantage of having a small group, Mr. Davito was able to work exclusively with individuals to make his performance outstanding in the field of music. This year the band played such songs as, Manchester England, Saturday in the Park, Rock Around the Clock, and Crocodile Rock. On December 15, the band participated in the Winter Concert and provided many seasonal songs. Instead of a Spring Concert or Musical, the band provided the music for a Variety Show along with the chorus, where anyone in the student body could participate. This turned out to be a big success. The band ended a successful year as they performed at graduation on May 23. WHOOPS! Sing it, Tom. Big Betty shows her stuff. Organizations 59 Chorus Sponsors ROW 1: Mrs. Tosetti, Cathy Nash, Teresa Davis, Rhonda Fesser, Mary Alvey, Jenny Rhodes, Tammy Hagem-eier, Christi Friesland, Karen Bolte, Cheryl Bolte, Clarissa Wheeling, Teresa Menin. ROW 2: Melody Schniepp, Donna Johnson, Karen Ruppert, Lisa Edgecombe, Linda Koski, Debbie Johnson, Nancy DeWerff, Diana Cachera, Sandy Musser, Dorothy Clark, Pam Pavolko, Sherrie Ralston. ROW 3: Kim Cearlock, Cindy Burk, Cindy Johnson, Sue Carter, Donna Cox, Julie Bertolino, Colleen Johnson, Becky Luce, Carla Keele, Becky Armstrong, Carol Merriman. ROW 4: Pam Cassidy, Jo Ann Archibald, Dody Gonet, Debbie Cachera, Stephanie McElroy, Bob Wheeling, Larry Lehnen, Jan Ruppert, Mary Dietl, Teresa Adden, Debbie Havera, Cathy Merriman. ROW 5: Kim Marley, Susan Merriman, Pam Clavin, Diane Janssen, Sandy Houck, Frank Beasley, Rusty Skinner, Steve Carlock, Jane Bertolino, Susan Ruppert, Janet Griffin, Karen Johnson, Marge Fleming. ROW 6: Betty Keating, Debbie Porter, Jean Griffin, Diana Huber, Myra Merriman, Tom Schnarre, John Blair, Kathy Meiners, Rhonda McDonald, Pat Spears, Janelle Janssen, Tammy Epley. x Vice-President Jane Bertolino Secretary - Treasurer Dody Gonet President Susan Merriman 60 Organization$ Variety Show Variety Show Directors - Davito, Tosetti, Schneider. Mrs. Olson looking on. Hobo stealing the show. Chorus hard at work. The Nokomis High School Choir led by Mrs. Maxine Tosetti had a very busy and musical year. The fall was filled with practices for the annual tour, in which this year they performed at Raymond, Stonington, and Morrisonville. During the winter months the chorus sponsored their Christmas concert, with the Songsters entertaining the little kids with Big Bird! The jr. high band and chorus combined their Christmas concert with the high school. When spring arrived they sponsored a new type of entertainment with the band, The Variety Show.” The whole school was eligible to participate in this show. Finishing a very successful year, the chorus sang a fitting arrangement at Baccalaureate. Accompanists - Myra and Susan Merriman, Guitarist - Jane Ber-tolino Organizations 61 Songsters Perform for Many Croups Myra Merriman, Sandra Houck, Susan Merriman, Carla Keele, Melody Schniepp, Robert Wheeling, Steve Carlock, Tom Schnarre, Rusty Skinner, Larry Lehnen, Teresa Davis, Dody Gonet, Pam Clavin, Janelle Janssen, Jane Bertolino. Singing at the Arts and Crafts Festival. Getting ready to do their thing. The Songsters once again had a busy year of singing for different clubs and organizations in this area. They made a trip to Springfield to sing for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Underprivileged Children. This year they sang such songs as Sounds of Silence, Rocky Mountain High, Let Me Be There, and Marne with the accompanist, Susan Merriman and guitarist, Jane Bertolino. They also sang Marne and For Once in My Life in the Variety Show to end a very successful year. 62 Organizations CROSS COUNTRY ROW 1: John Keating, Kurt Johnson, Mark Franzen, Bob Johnson, Don Redeker, Brent Becker, Ron DeWerff. ROW 2: Mike Clavin, David Brookshire, Earl Alexander, Roger Archibald, Darold Johnson, Tony Strazar, Mark Schweizer, Greg Parsons, Coach Wallace. NHS has added Cross-Country to their sporting events. The sport includes running practice at about 3.3 miles every night. At the actual meets, the team runs 2.8 miles. Roger Archibald set the record with the time of 13.49. Our first meet was a success. We won 21 to 37 running against Mulberry Grove. The meets later had hard competition and the guys tried but failed to succeed in winning. The final meet was a triangular meet against Hillsboro and Mt. Olive with Nokomis coming in second. The team did very well for the first year of having Cross-Country at NHS. There was a good turn out with 15 guys going out. With one year experience there should be another good season next year. 64 Athletics Wiener crossing the finish line 1974 Cross-Country Records Nokomis Opponent 21 Mulberry Grove 37 35 Pana 24 44 Carlinville 17 38 Girard 18 Hillsboro 20 36 Mt. Olive 82 Won 1 Lost 4 ’Lowest Score Wins I’m pooped Down one, Down two Truckin Along r Racing to Victory Athletics 65 Redskins Fight for Victory ROW 1: Jim Evans, Lee Heldebrandt, Rusty Skinner, Allen Spainhour, Jim Jachino, Manager John Stivers. ROW 2: Tony Fox, David Pavolka, Joe Smith, Mike Stombaugh, Steve Gonet, Andy Jackson, Steve Porter. ROW 3: Coach Fieldbinder, Alan Pretnar, Mark Kirk, Perry Hopwood, Steve Jachino, Coach Vangel. ROW 4: Bud Foster, Earl Alexander, Pete Cesaretti, Mike Adden, Randy Frazier, Tom Spears, Myron Kirk. 1974 Football Record NHS Opponent Score 6 Pana 7 30 Southwestern 0 6 Virden 12 22 Aviston 14 65 Riverton 0 0 Mi. Olive 16 0 Carlinville 13 12 Staunton 6 12 Gillespie 30 Won 4 Lost 5 66 Athletics Co-Captains: Alan Pretnar, Tom Spears, Mike Adden Coaches: W. Vangel, R. Brueckner, C. Fieldbinder The Nokomis Redskins finished the 1974 season with a 4-5 record. This was a very respectable record for the Redskins since many underclassmen were relied upon to hold down offensive and defensive positions. This experience will be very helpful for next year's team. The Redskins worked out all summer and started double session practices a week before school began. They were physically and mentally ready for the opener against Pana under the Coaching of Bill Vangel. Coach Vangel did a fine job in his first year at Nokomis. Highlights of the season were the 65-0 trouncing of Riverton at the homecoming game, and the victory over Staunton the second time in 27 years. Bud Foster rushed for 836 yards, and was leading scorer with 60 points. Mike Adden caught 22 passes for 245 yards. Randy Frazier had 89 tackles. Tom Spears led with 4 interceptions, and Andy Jackson had 8 quarterback sacks for 59 yards. ALL CONFERENCE 1st Linebacker - Randy Frazier 2nd End - Mike Adden 2nd Guard - David Pavolka 2nd Guard - Andy Jackson Def. Halfback - Tom Spears HONORABLE MENTION Off. Halfback - Bud Foster Center - Alan Pretnar Special Mention All State - Tom Spears Athletics 67 Freshman Footballers Romp 68 Athletics ROW 1: Coach Rick Brueckner, Frank Alexa, K. C. Hall, Greg Braye, Colby Braye, Curt Hagemeier, Philip Blazich, Mark Wiseman. ROW 2: Danny Matthews, Robert Kates, Barry Epley, David Adden, Greg O'Malley, Bryan Kimbro, Richard Wright, Jim Stivers. Freshman Football Record NHS Opponent Score 16 Staunton 6 54 Virden 0 30 Gillespie 0 12 Girard 0 50 Mt. Olive 14 19 Vandalia 28 22 Hillsboro 0 Won 6 Lost 1 Redskins in Action Athletics 69 louin woven™ m iwornis School. Bv Steve Fox om the arms and legs of s comes quality football. NJUW High koF% a 2-2 record! t°P El r n ead Coach Bill ;el. The losses wer iters, 7-6 to Pana and 12-6 rden. Vangel said, except for half a dozen dropped passes ap : Virden and threj Aviston. - Mike si u u iree V I IVIIIIMU at Ij record is nothing to be med of. Vangel is u'ir g a of players who a oniores or haven’ e. But they’re click. offense is dominav mores Bud Foster at run- Suard: back and Steve Gonet at erback.____________________ ime to Nokomis sons as sophomo on. already a good Togram, , itly. Nokomis has douhl- umber of victories J% already scored . n all of last Ready To Challenge Riverton midpoii .'ut the o. 0 ,ta - • ° TF T. -i - , BO) UOJSIAy p[|Tt TJS pgUBA ‘,,4 Nokomis High School’s I Ml team appears w t he winning SA -h Bill Vang replaces a£ es rell w n 'Ml IaM Oil H puo ua foot-1 1 - soi .s su rell u % h now principal at 81( 'had several 1 _° � ut Inst a 1-8-1 end pos Terrv H Q Vte osuajap jtio„ starters has been an % several “0' angel, who f at Paxton jiv the lasTthiree ye«.T. Vangdli I;,) oqi : vi EDSKINS SCORE EASY VICTORY OVER PIASA Nokomis Redskins football e offense s ° Virden game tomorrow nighf have never lrden. It was all a matter r r coaching, better executk bitter conditioning. It wa� . . juthwestern didn’t have (0$A they did, they had ec0lK-|KV inehackers that weigh ir� ds at 195, and fullbacks ha. acks that weighed 175, hey were no match for the dns Friday night. had a good time Friday night “but . 'tx. ° '«eV , ey rallied over Southwestern of 10 - This was_a good tune-up fof )ared t0 the a c V are play. f sv e’ ,ce - o' A VI spji 1 ■0oe Si°n returning starte-Ne’ V outoftheq VO v Y Passing abil ,6- vn i and Earl Alex, will be iunibus, Ohio, and ! m Eastern Illinois „ K.ctns some changes. lb! For instance, a soDhomore ricli Steve Gonet, eX tbal sophomore, has shoved t ve Jachino fj(J | w: si O' i -re piay. vo ana t,arl •£V,e «,cP' - 65“ Adden wi V tc e A “ceivers. eco „ ' 7 W0A , °tP ,oX Frazier nd it da. 4 i , gether they have allowei 2 Redskins piled up 340 yards fjve pass completions, in-, t aSa.’S,140.u e eds!“ns aLs none in 13 attempts in •ented three SouthM— r 'a .v,e - 'W e reason, and Mike the primary repted three South” s, turning one.:-' RedeJ ;ih rati arli co be ek : tl iur Yte saai. Co ovtve wo games lccount for six of Nokomis’ each for Spear, tach for Fosl , who ran ichdown. nd Steve Jachino PB31 0 9 Jtaqj uioj T.. a senior, and Pretnar ’1J0JJ8 ? returns at Bud Foster, a supposedly a «jJS 1 V runnin8 hack. et X,ettermen return to he I’ t -Vine, and most players tah( ' olay defense, as in the .ya 10 t dri y th 3 SI Gon n fo, n on ___ were out in front 16-0. Again n Kirk and Pete Coj ' tried the pass— this time it ckle. •’razier’? .to intercept andre’ve out ade a f | -hand intercep-Dn SW' 2 line. The Red- moved Vw .11 to Southwesi A ’ ,. s Riverton 5 where „ was fumbled and .. erton has not scored o Southwestern. This is the vason. oj }iun rlvSP Closj stO So. Jr. San fM WyL . JZ to Paying linebacker for the V ' -i.er ran the time. Adden and Pavolk? -..-out and the Red- lew at defensive end. a°- 132 v,. .r 4 pue uia '4’ery 3u!st I J3UB PJ(W ‘en in J0 3PIsln° anm � u , jv Y ..ngel. whose rig ' i{l pue ‘sjuapr. ,vcv. auo � V5’ and only fumble the Redskins e re going to have had this year. Again, the Red-held, forcing Southwestern “ g i’g jogs’] t. Aaain the Redskins seorpd !5 a � 2 £ � � . nt. Again the Redskins scored, ime it was a pass from Steve t to Steve Jachino for 35 yards le TD. The try for extri no good. Th e locker Vd qua - a ‘;0 v ete UOM .,t«4 MBS-90S ueq ooj upjspoH siuio i n aqw Vr f 3 -. Aovris !;; j e%’tooS wVain S . - 3 g. i 6 3 3- O' Redskin 3 2 g . . 5 Q. ft) OC-Z 1JJ uoiiaAia O ■O -■ 3 laatif Mifticri., Nokomis Wrestlers ROW I: Jeff Pellegrini, Bill Schweizer, Kevin DeWerff, Alan Spainhour, Rusty Skinner, Alan Pretnar, Joe Umberger, Danny Matthews, John Marley, Craig Cassidy, Mike Oltmann. ROW II: Mark Spainhour, Perry Hess, Phil Blazich, Larry Oltmann, Mike Stombaugh, Robert Kates, Chris Fullerton, Richard Wright. Cassidy making his move. Wrestling this year was not at its best, although there were several consistent winners. We had eight rookie varsity starters and no heavyweight. This was Bill Van-gel’s first year as wrestling coach. Outstanding things happened this year in wrestling. We had five post winners Alan Pretnar, Craig Cassidy, Jeff Pellegrini, Bill Schweizer, and Mike Stombaugh. Our three district winners are Alan Pretnar, Jeff Pellegrini and Craig Cassidy. We had one state finalist - Jeff Pellegrini. With the number of individual awards and with only two graduating seniors we should have a very good season next year. Athletics 71 POST WINNERS KNEELING: A1 Pretnar, Craig Cassidy, Jeff Pellegrini. STANDING: Mike Stombaugh, Bill Schweizer. DISTRICT WINNERS Jeff Pellegrini, A1 Pretnar, Craig Cassidy. STATE WRESTLER Jeff Pellegrini VANDALIA TOURNEY Mike Stombaugh, A1 Pretnar, Mike Oltmann, Craig Cassidy. 72 Athletics Redskins Attain Best Season in School History Left to Right: Ron DeWerff, Mark Franzen, Bud Foster, Randy Frazier, Tony Strazar, Darold Johnson, Greg Parsons, Mike Adden, Roger Archibald, Earl Alexander, Mark Kirk, Steve Gonet. 1974-75 Basketball Record WE THEY WE THEY Pana 60 53 Lincolnwood 71 40 Vandalia 67 41 Gillespie 77 53 Glenwood 69 54 Southwestern 60 50 Gillespie 59 53 Staunton 88 - 43 Morrisonville 60 41 Mt. Olive 81 47 Carlinville 62 38 Virden 96 ' 42 Vandalia Tournament - 1st Place Carlinville 49 36 Ramsey 54 27 Rochester 59 . 28 Dieterich 65 47 Regional - 1st Place Farina LaGrove 56 44 Mt. Olive 79 46 Staunton 63 51 Gillespie 64 49 Mt. Olive 80 51 Sectional - 2nd Place Virden 73 53 Lebanon 59 48 Southwestern 70 37 Venice 42 43 Litchfield Tournament - • 1st Place Greenville 72 50 Jerseyville 80 49 Highland 75 53 74 Athl®tics The Nokomis Redskins finished the 1974-75 season with a 27-1 record - the best in school history. The Redskins were rated among the top six schools in the AP and UPI state polls, and first in the Decatur area. The boys remained undefeated throughout the regular season winning the Vandalia tournament, the Litchfield tournament, and the conference trophy. (Winning all 12 conference games). They played very consistently all year, with the hard pressing, scrappy defense holding opponents to a mere 48 points while averaging 65 points themselves. The Redskins played their best ball in the Litchfield tournament beating Greenville, 72-50, Jerseyville, 80-49, and Highland, 75-53, for the championship, all being Class AA schools. Other highlights of the season were the victories over Morrisonville, 60-41, and Chatham-Glenwood, 69-54; both teams which made it to the state playoffs in Champaign where they were eliminated in the first round. After the regular season, the Redskins kept their winning ways by winning the Nokomis Regional beating Mt. Olive, 79-46, and Gillespie for the third time 64-49, in the championship game. Advancing to the sectional tournament at Vandalia, where the competition began to get much stiffer, the spirit was high not only in the players but in the fans also. The Nokomis Fans packed the east side of the Vandalia gym 2,000 strong. When the Redskins came onto the floor, they received standing ovations. The cheering, yelling, and excitement mounted and the Redskins answered with a victory over Lebanon in the first game; pulling out of a halftime deficit to outscore them in the second half to win. Then came the big game with 2nd-ranked Venice against 5th-ranked Nokomis. Before the game, the Redskins felt they could and would beat Venice. From the time of the first tip-off, the pressure was stifling. Some people believe the state championship game was played that night. Venice was ahead at halftime. The second half the Redskins fought back to within one point with 1:42 seconds left, but with the pressure and cold shooting the Redskins missed field goals and free throws, their last chance for victory. When the final buzzer sounded, the Redskins had lost their first game. Cold shooting had haunted the Redskins, shooting a mere 28%. Many people felt the better team had lost. But they lost to the best because Venice went on to win the state title. Individuals honors through the season went to Greg Parsons and Mark Franzen - all Vandalia Tournament team, Mark Franzen and Earl Alexander - all conference team, Darold Johnson, Greg Parsons, and Steve Gonet - honorable mention all conference team, Darold Johnson and Mark Franzen - all WSMI area team, Mark Franzen - all Decatur area team, Earl Alexander - rebounding trophy, Mike Adden - free throw percentage trophy, and Mark Franzen - best defense trophy. Coach Wallace was chosen in the Decatur Herald as Coach of the Year. AT LEFT; Redskins take first place in Litchfield Tourney. Athletics 75 Redskins Shoot for the Top, 27-1 76 Athletics INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Field Goals Free Throws Tot. Pt. Att Ma Pet. Ma Mi Pet. Pts. Avg. Parsons 264 127 48 30 23 57 284 10.1 Johnson 264 128 49 44 19 70 300 11.1 Alexander 311 145 47 71 28 71.8 365 13.0 Archibald 140 62 44 37 20 65 155 5.5 Franzen 200 93 47 62 33 65 252 9.0 Adden 167 64 38 34 13 72.3 162 6.0 Gonet 157 73 47 44 18 71 189 7.6 DeWerff 20 8 40 36 15 71 52 2.4 Strazar 55 23 42 16 11 59 62 2.6 Frazier 42 18 43 6 4 60 42 1.8 Foster 12 7 58 6 6 50 20 1.3 Kirk 14 6 43 0 0 0 12 .9 Athletics 77 J.V. With 14-4 Season KNEELING: Greg O'Malley, Steve Porter, Steve Gonet, Lee Heldebrandt, David Pavolko, Bryan Kimbro, Jim Jachino, and Jimmy Evans. STANDING: Coach Craft, Mike Clavin, David Brookshire, Bud Foster, Kurt Johnson, Mark Kirk, Greg Archibald, and Barry Epley. Making a tremendous effort. Leaping high above the opponent. 78 Athletics Freshmen Have Successful Season, 14-2 KNEELING: Frank Alexa, Kevin Hall, Colby Braye, John Keating, Bryan Kimbro, Cun Hagemeier, Mark Wiseman. STANDING: Coach Fieldbinder, Greg O'Malley, David Adden, Bob Johnson, Don Redeker, Kun Johnson, Greg Archibald, Barry Epley. O'Malley in the open for a shot. Bany Epley up for two. Athletics 79 Redskins Have Even Season, 8-8 ROW 1: Kent Croon, Curt Hagemeier, Ron DeWerff, Greg O’Malley, Jim Evans, Frank Alexa. ROW 2: Phil Blazich, Steve Porter, Jim Jachino, A1 Pretnar, Rick Cearlock, Steve Jachino, Mike Clavin. ROW 3: Tom Spears, Bud Foster, Randy Frazier, Darold Johnson, Mark Schweizer, Steve Gonet, Mark Kirk, Coach Davis. The 1975 season turned out to be a successful one for the Redskins Baseball team. They were a lot better than their record of 8 wins and 8 losses showed. They played some tough competition throughout the whole season. As usual, the team was filled with individual talent. Bud Foster led the team with a .367 batting average and A1 Pretnar was second with . 353 average. The team showed their speed on the bases by stealing 42 out of 47 bases. Randy Frazier led the pitching staff with a . 84 earned run average and 88 strike outs. A1 Pretnar, Bud Foster, and Randy Frazier made the all conference team. 1975 Baseball Record Us Opponent Them 7 Shelbyville 3 1 Shelbyville 2 9 Witt 1 3 Piasa 5 5 Taylorville ' 3 7 Mt. Olive 6 0 Litchfield 10 9 Raymond 0 1 Gillespie 2 0 Mt. Olive 3 4 Witt 0 3 Carlinville 6 3 Gillespie 4 4 Mulberry Grove 2 4 Vandalia 1 1 Greenville 3 80 Athletics Three Players Make Conference Team Athletics 81 Boys' Track Team ROW 1: Mark Wiseman, Craig Cassidy, John Marley, Dan Jones, A1 Spainhour, Dan Matthews, Perry Hess, Colby Braye, K. C. Hall. ROW 2: Coach Craft, Tony Fox, Mark Franzen, John Keating, Dave Brookshire, Greg Archibald, Bob Johnson, Ed Smalley, Lee Heldebrandt, Dave Pavolko, Bryan Kimbro. ROW 3: Randy West, Kurt Johnson, Grant Wise, Dennis Hand, Mike Adden, Greg Parsons, Roger Archibald, Earl Alexander, Perry Hopwood, Myron Kirk, David Adden. Those funny little shoes with no heels and skinny ankles with no socks creeped out once again during April and May as the NHS track season began. Earl Alexander highlighted the 1975 Nokomis High School track season. Alexander advanced from the district meet to the state meet at Eastern Illinois University. At the Montgomery County Track meet, both Alexander and Perry Hopwood set records, Alexander in the 880 yd. run and high jump with a time of 2:10.5 and a height of 5'8 . Hopwood set a record with a vault of ll'O . One school record was set by the 440 yd. Varsity Relay team with a time of :49.3. Those on the team were Perry Hopwood, Tony Fox, David Brookshire, and Dan Jones. Mark Frazen won the Virden Open 220 yd. dash with a time of :24.0. 1975 TRACK RECORD Virden Open - 6th place Montgomery County Meet - 3rd place % South Central Conference Meet - 6th place Freshman-Sophomore Conference Meet - 4th place Pana --2nd place Staunton --2nd place Shelby ville —3rd place Hillsboro --2nd place Mt. Olive --2nd place Raymond --1st place Glenwood —3rd place District -11th place 82- Athletics Progresses Through Season Athletics 83 Spirit Rises Through Varsity Cheerleaders - Cheryl Bolte, Tammy Epley, Cindy Johnson, Dody Gonet, Lola Grauer, Colleen Johnson. Spirited Cheerleaders lifted the hearts of Nokomis fans during the entire sports season. During the summer months, they attended the cheerleading clinic at Vincennes, Indiana. Among their various duties, they promoted sports events, boosted spirits at games, and pep rallies. During the year, the cheerleaders had a coat check and sold a variety of things to help with the cost of their uniforms. The cheerleaders cheered for the wrestling team for the first time. Through their outstanding support of the teams, they made the 1974-75 sports year at NHS a very victorious and spirited one. Varsity Football Cheerleaders - Dody Gonet, Cheryl Bolte, Lola Grauer, Tammy Epley, Colleen Johnson, Cindy Johnson. 84 Athletics Efforts of Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Cheerleaders - Lisa Edgecombe, Marla Stauder, Debbie Sanders, Kim Cear-lock, Tammy Jostes. Cheerleaders - ROW 1: Tammy Jostes, Kim Cearlock, Marla Stauder, Lisa Edgecombe, Debbie Sanders. ROW 2: Cheryl Bolte, Dody Gonet, Tammy Epley, Sponsor Mrs. Pat Hadley, Lola Grauer, Cindy Johnson, Colleen Johnson. Athletics 85 Girls Have Fair Season ROW 1: Nancy DeWerff, Robin Portor, Rhonda Fesser, Carol Merriman, Lisa Edgecombe, Colleen Johnson, Carol Pieper, Denise Storm, Melody Schniepp, Jan Cassidy, Sheryl Blankenship. ROW 2: Joan Johnson, Becky Armstrong, Debbie Cachera, Jo Ann Archibald, Diana Cachera, Vicky Huber, Susan Merriman, Linda Johnson, Joan Saatkamp, Julie Bertolino, Glenda Beck, Cathy Merriman. ROW 3: Lola Grauer, Susan Ruppert, Tammy Epley, Pat Spears, Debbie Pelech, Rhonda McDonald, Jane Bertolino, Kathy Meiners, Myra Merriman, Janelle Janssen, Pam Voils, Jan Ruppert, Coach Hadley. Entering in competition with a tough improved league, the track team demonstrated fine potential but fell short of its goal. The season record does not reflect the many exciting performances and close finishes that marked this year. Many of the meets were rained out, which didn't help the girls' ability. With new participating interest being shown in track events, Nokomis may look forward to a great season next year. 1975 TRACK SEASON Glenwood — Mt. Olive-- Gillespie -- Taylorville- Virden District — 86 Athletics Rain Washes Out Many Meets Athletics 87 Great First Year for ROW 1: Norby Hall, Jane Bertolino, Janelle Janssen, JoAnn Keller, Tammy Epley, Laura Johnson. ROW 2: Teresa Davis, Denise Storm, Carol Pieper, Jan Schwarm, Joan Saatkamp, Connie Schwarm, Marcia Cearlock. ROW 3: Pat Huber, Pam Clavin, Susan Ruppert, Diana Huber, Pat Spears. Karen Johnson, Coach Pat Hadley. Then it was time for the District Tourney, which was held in Nokomis. Nokomis defeated Stonington, but was then defeated, for the first time, by Pana to end their great season with a record of 14-1. Equal opportunity has finally come to NHS. Inter-scholastic volleyball found its way into the halls of the high school and the girls proved to be superior. A volleyball team consists of six players and the starting players were: Laura Johnson, captain, Tammy Epley, asst, captain, Norby Hall, Janelle Janssen, Jane Bertolino and Jo Ann Keller. The varsity team was undefeated during their regular season. They defeated Morrisonville, Hillsboro, Mt. Olive, Raymond, Litchfield, Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, and Bunker Hill. The team played in two tournaments and placed on top in both. In the first annual Nokomis Tourney, the girls played Raymond, Staunton, and then beat Gillespie for first place. In the Gillespie Tourney, they played Bunker Hill, Mt. Olive, and thn again defeated Gillespie for top Honors. 88 Athletics Girls Interscholastic Volleyball ROW 1: Patty Rudow, Glenda Beck, Robin Porter, Joan Johnson, Karen Bolte, Melody Schniepp. ROW 2: Cindy Burk, Jo Ann Archibald, Lola Grauer, Debbie Cachera, Jan Ruppert, Linda Johnson, and Coach Hadley. Mrs. Hadley had her work cut out for her this year in building a Junior Varsity volleyball team. They practiced after school and evenings to prepare for their first game with Carlinville. Throughout the season they suffered a few losses but defeated Morrisonville, Hillsboro, Raymond, and Litchfield. The experience the team members gained will help them in years to come. AT LEFT: Standing Junior Varsity Captain Jan Ruppert, Assistant Captain Lola Grauer, Varsity Captain Laura Johnson and Assistant Captain Tammy Epley. Athletics 89 Girls Enjoy Great Season 90 Athletics Bowling The Nokomis Girls' Bowling Team went to the District Tournament in Gillespie, where they took fourth place. ROW 1: Nancy Pilgrim, Denise Storm, Teresa Davis, Janelle Janssen. ROW 2: Coach Hadley, Colleen Johnson, Carol Johnson, Karen Johnson, Susie Ruppert. 1974-75 Wrestling Record Us Opponent Them 29 Vandalia 38 15 Mt. Olive 52 33 Southwestern 36 21 Shelbyville 34 30 Shelbyville 39 20 Litchfield 39 33 Taylorville 30 14 Hillsboro 42 51 Cumberland 18 10 Mt. Zion 52 12 Hillsboro 38 24 Glen wood 35 30 Carlinville 31 Clinton Tourney 8th Vandalia Tourney 5th Athletics 91 Seniors Reign at Homecoming Crown Bearer - Wendy Ernst, Queen - Linda Miller, Gift Bearer - Tim Wallace. ROW 1: Carol Merriman, Jan Ruppert, Charlotte Heldebrandt, Kristy Wise, Nancy Pilgrim, King - Tom Spears, Cheryl Bolte, Jan Cassidy, Chris Friesland. ROW 2: Cun Hagemeier, Kevin Ransdell, Larry Oltmann, Alan Sanders, Ron DeWerff, Curtis Lipe, David Brookshire, Colby Braye. Homecoming 1974 proved to be a Time to Remember for the students of N. H. S. Showing that school spirit still exists, the Student Council sponsored a full week of Homecoming activities. Spirit Week opened with Hat Day following with Security Day, Slogan Day, Inside-Out Day, and ending with Color Day. The most spirited activity of Homecoming was the making of the banners by classes and organizations. On Wednesday night the traditional bonfire was held with cardboard boxes because somebody got fired up a little early and burned the pile of wood Tuesday night. After the traditional snakedance, the judging of the banners was held and the Sophomore class proved to be the winner. On Friday night the big game was held and the Redskins with the help of many fans went for a 65-0 victory over Riverton. Climaxing the Homecoming activities was the dance in which Tom Spears and Linda Miller were crowned king and queen of the 1974 Homecoming. 1974 King and Queen Tom and Linda 94 Activities To Love Somebody Crown Bearer - Amy Smalley, Queen - Sherrie Ralston, Gift Bearer - Curt Aumann. ROW 1: Debbie Johnson, Patty Rudow, Debbie Cachera, Cindy Johnson, King - Andy Jackson, Pam Clavin, Maureen Marley, Melody Schneipp. ROW 2: Phil Blazich, John Keating, Rex Carroll, Mike Stombaugh, Greg Parsons, Bill Schweizer, Lee Heldebrandt. On December 21, 1974, the spirit of the holiday season is in the air as the annual Christmas Dance sponsored by the senior class began. The traditional decorations of red and green streamers and Christmas trees adorn the cafeteria and support the beauty of the theme To Love Somebody. The music of Stonewood provides the background of the crowning of the 1974 Queen, Sherrie Ralston and King, Andy Jackson. Those present at the dance went away with the feeling of Christmas joy and happiness. Due to faulty photographs, the 1973 Queen and King, Pam and Bernie Hand could not be present for the picture retakes. 96 Activities Amy Smalley and Cun Aumann Precious Moments ROW 1: Crown Bearer - Tonya Ruppert, Queen - Dody Goner, Gift Bearer - Scott Harrison. ROW 2: Tammy Hagemeier, Jo Ann Archibald, Pam Braye, King - Steve Jachino, Carol Pieper, Kay Barnstable, Tammy Jostes, Lisa Edgecombe. ROW 3: Robert Kates, Mike Clavin, Ron DeWerff, Pam Cassidy, Karl Johnson, Darold Johnson, Mark Kirk, Paul Johnson, Greg O'Malley. Roses, hearts, red and white streamers, and Precious Moments is the setting for the crowning of Queen Dody Gonet and King Steve Jachino. The annual Valentine's dance, held February 15, 1975, is sponsored by the Student Council. The music for the evening is provided by EZ. Street. Everyone was dancing and having fun and then at 10 p. m. the time was upon us and those '' Precious Moments of the crowning of the Royal Court. The court consisted of two couples from each class chosen by popular vote. Retiring Queen and King, Pam Cassidy and Karl Johnson crowned Dody and Steve who will now begin their reign. As things begin, so must they end though their memories will be with us.forever, and such was the Valentine's Dance. Queen Dody Gonet and King Steve Jachino Activities 97 7 975 Prom King and Queen 98 Activities Queen Susan Merriman and King Myron Kirk Prom Candidates Seniors A1 Spainhour and Diane Chausse Seniors Mark Schweizer and Pam Cassidy Seniors Myron Kirk and Susan Merriman Juniors Mark Kirk and Tracy Friesland Juniors Larry Oltmann and Charlotte Heldebrandt Juniors Craig Cassidy and LeAnne Seifert Activities 99 “Precious and Few ROW 1: Gift Bearer Tim Wallace, Queen Susan Merriman, King Myron Kirk, Crown Bearer Amy Friesland. ROW 2: Diane Chausse, Pam Cassidy, LeAnne Seifert, Charlotte Heldebrandt, Retiring Queen Berta Alexander, Tracy Friesland. ROW 3: A1 Spainhour, Mark Schweizer, Craig Cassidy, Larry Oltmann, Chuck Marley standing in for Retiring King Sergio Almeida, Mark Kirk. Prom Servers - Steve Gonet, Paul Johnson, Linda Johnson, Jo Ann Archibald, Debbie Cachera, Melody Schniepp, Karen Ruppert, John Stivers, John Porter. 100 Activities Precious and Few” was the theme of the 1975 Junior-Senior Prom where Susan Merriman and Myron Kirk reigned as king and queen. The cafeteria was elaborately decorated with spring colors of pink, yellow, and blue streamers. A fountain served as the centerpiece, under a canopy of green with red and white flowers. The music was furnished by Bodine Fripp. Activities 101 GRADUATION: A Way of Life Ending The dream of many seniors was to have their commencement exercises outside on the football field. The day of May 23rd turned out to be one of beautiful clear blue skies. The dream was about to come true until a semitrailer truck ran into the football bleachers making it impossible to hold graduation outside. With many mixed emotions, the Class of 75 entered the gym for the last time together. Many memories of the past four years flashed through their minds along with the uncertainties of what the future would bring. The invocation was given by Reverend David Miley, followed by the band selection Hosanna. Mary Ann Havera and Susan Merriman, salutatorians, delivered their speeches and Carol Poteet Coady, valedictorian, presented the final speech saying, Class of 75, we’ve made it. Mr. Larry Janes, high school principal, announced the honor students who had attained a 4.5 grade average while attending NHS. He also presented the Nokomis High School Class of 1975 to the people. Upon the class presentation, diplomas were awarded by Mr. Wilmer Johnson, President of the Board of Education. Reverend Miley gave the benediction and the band sounded the final song Proud Heritage while the Class of 75 made the final march. After the exercises, the seniors realized it was a dream come true after-all. The dream of being recognized as young adults and beginning the long journey up the ladder of success. Class of 75, we’ve made it. Preparation for the final steps. 102 Activities but Really Just Beginning Junior marshalls lead seniors in. Seniors bow their heads in prayer Hey guys, the camera is this way! It's graduation and it's unbelievable that I'm here. They’ll call my name in a few minutes, and I'll walk up to receive my diploma . . . where do I go from there? I’ve always had the security of the school routine and its activities, surrounded by the friends I was so familiar with. Now we'll all be going in different directions, and 1 wonder how long it will be before the memories that meant so much start to fade. After twelve years of this you would think I would be ready to move on, but I feel like I'm leaving a pan of me behind. Maybe that's good though, because I really have changed in the four years that I’ve been here. Well, pretty soon they'll get to my name. Then I'll be up there, and it'll be all over. In a way, I guess everything’s really just beginning. Activities 103 To Those Who Achieved SALUTATORIAN Susan Kay Merriman Betty Crocker Award Presidential Classroom VALEDICTORIAN Carol Poteet Coady HONOR STUDENTS - 4.5 average ROW 1: Janet Lee Schwarm - 6 Susan Kay Merriman - 2 Jo Ann Keller - 4 Carol Poteet Coady - 1 Mary Ann Havera - 2 Diane Margaret Chausse - 9 ROW 2: Tony F. Strazar - 8 Thomas A. Spainhour - 7 Roger L. Archibald - 5 NOT PICTURED: Katherine Rene Millburg - 3 SALUTATORIAN Mary Ann Havera 104 Honors Roger Archibald DeKalb Award EIU Merit Award Diane Chausse Mark Franzen DAR Award Outstanding Athlete Boys' State - SEATED: Dave Pavolko and Craig Cassidy. STANDING: Larry Lehnen, Tom Schnarre, and Alternate Ed Kiefer. Craig Cassidy Farm Bureau Farm Management Award Honors 105 We the people of the '74-75' OLD NOKOMIS STAFF have captured the year in a book of pictures and writing - you the people must add the life, the feeling , and the stirring of your memory. Look back upon this school year as a great one of association with people who made it so. Memories Are Something 106 Closing Never to be Forgotten Closing 107 f • As I wait for graduation day to come, I look back on the past years with a smile. To actually think that time has really passed by me so quickly. You do not realize how important your last year of school is, until it is almost gone. When I think of leaving all my friends behind, I think to myself I am not really losing them, for they will forever stay in my memory. It is really frightening to think that just in a short time, I will be out in the world all alone. Fighting for what I believe in, meeting new people, changing my ways, and most of all, trying to liv' 'this hectic world. It is like you are at the edge of a mountain and someone is there, ready to push you over. Life is the same feeling. You choose what you want for the rest of your life, remembering that you have to live with it good or bad. I do not think there is one Senior who s not afraid of taking that step-----forward to success or falling down to failure. A Senior means being a little older and a little wiser than we were before. We have a lot of responsibilities and decisions to make. Senior pictures, graduation invitations, scholarships, awards, caps and gowns, and graduation itself are j6st a few examples of what Seniors have to go through. The question is what to do with your life after you graduate. All these problems must be solved and then you are on your way to a brand new experience. I CAN'T WAIT! ALAN ADDEN F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 MIKE ADDEN Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4. Vice President 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Homecoming Court 2; Christmas Court 2; Prom Server 2; Prom Court 3: Annual Staff 4 ROGER ARCHIBALD F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Sentinel 2; Treasurer 3; President 4; State Farmer 4; DeKalb Award 4; Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 4; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Valentine’s Court 3; Prom Server 2 RHONDA AUSTIN F. H. A. 2; Chorus 2, 3 MARIE ANNETTE BOLTE F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Musical 1, 2; Valentine's Court 4; Homecoming Court 1; Annual Staff 3, 4 RON BROWN Wrestling 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3 STEVE ALLEN CARLOCK Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Songsters 2, 3, 4; Musical 1, 2; Who's Who 3 JOHN CARROLL F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4 JO ANN CASSIDY G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1; Girls' Track 1; Annual Staff 4; Pacesetters 1 Senior Activity List PAM CASSIDY G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical 1, 2; Valentine's Court 3, Queen 4; Christmas Court 2; Prom Court 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Class Officer 4, Vice-President MARCIA CEARLOCK F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Musical 1, 2; Volleyball 4; Valentine's Court 2, Queen 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Office Worker 4 RICK CEARLOCK Baseball 4 DIANE M. CHAUSSE F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Christmas Court 3; Prom Court 4; Office Worker 4; D.A.R. Award DOROTHY CLARK Chorus 2,3,4 PAMELA RAE CLAVIN S.A.E. 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Songsters 3, 4; Musical 2; Volleyball 4; Christmas Court 4; Annual Staff 4, Photographer BRENDA SMALLEY CORDANI F.H.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Musical 2; Homecoming Court 3; Annual Staff 3 GARY DAHLER Band 1, 2; Musical 1, 2; Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3 TERESA ANN DAVIS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4 year Letter Girl; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Songsters 2, 3, 4; Musical 2; Volleyball 4; Bowling 4; Girls' Track 2, 3: Office Worker 4; Art Club 4; Munch n' Music 3 RON WOLF DEWERFF F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Lettermen’s Club 1,2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4, President; Valentine's Court 2; Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 2, Secretary-Treasurer JIM ELLER Art Club 4 TEENA MARLENE ERNST F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; ArtClub4, Vice-President 4 KATHLEEN FLEET F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Senior award 4; Office Worker 4 MARK FRANZEN Lettermen's Club 3, 4, President 4; Cross Country 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Valentine's Court 2; Homecoming Court 3; Prom Court 3; Class Officer, Secretary-Treasurer 1, 4 RANDY FRAZIER Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Musical 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; An Club 4 JERRY GLEESPEN Lettermen's Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Boys' Track 1; Penny Carnival 1; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2. 3 Activity List 109-1 1 1 JORAN K. GONET PAT HUBER BETTY J. KEATING S.A.E. 2. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Recreation F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; G. A . A . 1, 4; Cheerleader 1,2, Chairman 2, Secretary 3, First Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical 1, 2; 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Songsters F.H.A. Award 2 Prom Court 3; Annual Staff 4, 3, 4; Musical 1, 2; Girls' Track Photographer, Office Worker 4; 3; Student Council 4, Secretary- Pacesetters 1, 2 Treasurer 4; Valentine's Court 4, ANDREW JACKSON Queen; Penny Carnival 1; Paces- F.F.A. 1, 2; Lettermen's Club etters 1, 2; Art Club 4; Munch- 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' JO ANN KELLER n-Music 3 Track 1; Christmas Court 4, F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 4; Chorus King; Boys' State 3 2, 3; Musical 2; Volleyball 4; Christmas Court 2; Annual Staff ROBERT GRADEN 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Musi- CAROL ANN JOHNSON Pacesetters 1; Class Officer 3, cal 1, 2; Student Council 3; S.A.E. 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President Christmas Court 1; Class Officer Chorus 1; Bowling 4; Office 1 Worker 4 CARLA ANNE KEELE Cheerleader 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, JANET GRIFFIN DAROLD JOHNSON 4; Songsters 2, 3, 4; Musical 1, G.A.A. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Cross- 2; Student Council 2, Secretary Country 4; Football 1; Basketball 2; Homecoming Court 3; Paces- 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Valen- etters 1, 2; Art Club 4; Class B. GUGGEMOS tine's Court 4 Officer 3, Secretary-Treasurer G.A.A. 4 KAY JOHNSON VINCE KELLER NORBY SUE HALL S.A.E. 3;F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. Lettermen's Club 2, 3; Basketball G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; 1, 2, 3; Boys' Track 2, 3 Musical 1, 2; Volleyball 1,3,4; Christmas Court 1; Annual Staff Girls' Track 1; Christmas Court 3 3; Pacesetters 1, 2; Art Club 4 MYRON KIRK Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Football MARY ANN HAVERA LAURA JOHNSON 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Track 3, 4: Chorus 2; Musical 2; Prom Server Cheerleader 1, 2: Volleyball 4; Student Council 2; Valentine's 2; Class Salutatorian 4 Girls' Track 1; Student Council Court 1; Christmas Court 2; Prom 2; Prom Court 3 Court 4, King TERRY HILL F.F.A. 2, 3 MARVIN LEE JOHNSON SANDRA KOTTWITZ F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Valentine's Court 3 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4;Band 1, 2, 3, 4 SUZANNE KAY HOUSE S.A.E. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; EARL LOOMIS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Art Club 4 NANCY HICKS JOHNSON F.F.A. 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2; G.A.A. 1; Cheerleader 1 Musical 1, 2 DIANA KAY HUBER S.A.E. 3: G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Cho- SHERYL JOHNSON SUSAN KAY MERRIMAN rus 2, 3, 4; Musical 3: Volley- F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, ball 4; Office Worker 4; Paceset- First F.H.A. Award 3, Sub 4, Accompanist 2, 3, 4, Presi- ters 2: Typing II Award 3 Award 4; Chorus 1, 2; Musical 2 dent 4; Songsters 3,4, Accompanist; Girls' Track 1, 2, 4; Prom Court 4, Queen; Typing I GARY HUBER DAN L. JONES Award 2; Betty Crocker Award 4; F.F.A. 2, 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Boys’ Presidential Classroom Repre- Track 3, 4 sentative 4 LINDA MILLER ALAN A. PRETNAR DENISE STORM S.A.E. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Girls' Track Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4; Girls' Track 1, 4; 1; Homecoming Court 4, Queen: Treasurer 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Homecoming Court 2 Annual Staff 4; Art Club 4 Captain 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3 DENNIS STORM MARY ANNE MINDRUP F.F.A. 1: Wrestling 3; Boys’ Prom Server 2 SHERRIE LYNN RALSTON G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court 2; Christ- Track 1, 2 TOM MUIR mas Court 4, Queen TONY F. STRAZAR Lettermen's Club 2; Wrestling 1, Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 2. 3 Cross-Country 4; Basketball 1, 2, JILL SAATKAMP 3, 4; Boys’ Track 1, 2, 3; Stu- Cheerleader 2; Chorus 1; Girls' dent Council 4, Vice-President; LANA JEAN MYERS Track 1; Annual Staff 3; Paceset- Christmas Court 3; Prom Server 2 G.A.A. 1: Cheerleader 1,2: ters 1 Girls' Track 1 KAREN TESTER JAN SCHWARM S.A.E. 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; RUSSELL C. NATION G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; Volleyball 4: Valentine's Court 2; Annual Staff Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3 Student Council 1: Valentine’s Court 1; Class Officer 2, Vice-President 4; Pacesetters 2, 3 ERIC OVCA BECKY UMBERGER Band 1, 2: Musical 2 MARK ALLEN SCHWEIZER F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen's Prom Server 2 GREG PARSONS Club 2, 3, 4: Cross-Country 4; JEAN ANN WEBER Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4: Band Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Annual Staff 4, Assistant Editor; 1, 2, 3: Cross Country 4; Basket- Council 1; Homecoming Court 1, Office Worker 4 ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Track 2, 3; Christmas Court 1,3: Prom 3, 4; Student Council 1; Home- Court 4; Prom Server 4; Annual coming Court 4; Prom Court 3; Staff 4; Class Officer 3, Vice- JAYE ELLEN WESTPHAL Annual Staff 4: Class Officer 2, President F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, President AL SPAINHOUR 4; Chorus 1; Valentine’s Court 2; Office Worker 4; Art Club 4 DANNY E. PATTON F.F.A. 3, 4: Lettermen's Club Football 2, 3; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Football 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Club 1, 2, 3 Boys’ Track 4: Baseball 3: Prom Court 4 CAROL PIEPER F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 2, 4; Chorus TOM SPEARS 1, 2, 3: Musical 2; Volleyball 4: Lettermen’s Club 3, 4: Football Girls' Track 1, 4: Valentine's 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2: Base- Court 4: Christmas Court 1; ball 3, 4; Valentine’s Court 1: Annual Staff 3,4; Officer Worker Homecoming Court 4, King; 4; Pacesetters 1, 2 Annual Staff 4; Prom Server 2; Class Officer 4, President NANCY LOUISE PILGRIM G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, NANCY LOU STOLTE 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Homecoming Library Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1 Court 4; Art Club 4 Index A ACTIVITIES - 93 Adden, Alan - 6, 56, 57 Adden, David - 30, 68, 79, 82 Adden, Michael - 6, 46. 55, 66, 67, 70. 74, 82 Adden, Teresa - 18, 50, 60 ADMINISTRATION - 41 Alexa, Connie - 18 Alexa, Frank - 30, 68, 79, 80 Alexander, Berta - 100 Alexander, Earl - 18, 55, 64, 66, 74, 82 Alvey, Mary - 18, 60 ANNUAL - 46, 47 Archibald, Gregory - 30, 78, 79, 82 Archibald, Jo Ann - 24, 28, 52, 60, 86. 89, 97, 100 Archibald, Roger - 6, 55, 56, 57, 64, 74, 82, 104, 105 Armstrong, Rebecca - 30, 53, 60, 86 ART CLUB - 49 ATHLETICS - 63 Aumann, Curt - 96 B BAND - 58, 59 Barker, Gary - 30 Barnstable, Kay - 18, 48, 97 BASEBALL - 80, 81 BASKETBALL - 74-79 Bass, Billy - 30 Bass, Greg - 24 Bass, Karen - 6 Beasley, Frank - 18, 56, 60 Beck, Glenda - 52, 56, 86, 89 Becker, Brent - 18, 55, 64 Becker, Randy - 30 Bems, Lucy - 18, 52, 53, 58 Bems, Pauline - 43 Bertolino, James - 43 Bertolino, Jane - 18, 52, 58, 60, 61, 62, 86, 89 Bertolino, Julie - 30, 53, 60, 86 Black, Joe - 18 Blair, John - 30, 56, 60 Blankenship, Sheryl - 30, 52, 86 Blazich, Philip - 30, 68, 71, 80, 96 Bogle, Rose - 36, 44 Bolte, Cheryl - 18, 52, 60, 84, 85, 94 bolte, Eric - 18 Bolte, Karen - 24, 53, 60, 89 Bolte, Marie - 6, 46, 52 Bowers, Kimberly - 30, 50 Bowers, Robin - 56 BOY'S TRACK - 82, 83 Braye, Colby - 30, 68, 79, 82, 94 Braye, Douglas - 18 Braye, Greg - 30, 68 Braye, Pamela - 18, 52, 53, 97 Brookshire, David - 24, 55, 56, 64, 78, 82, 94 Brown, Deborah - 18 Brown, Richard - 24 Brown, Robert - 36 Brueckner, Rick - 67, 68 Brummet, Nola - 31, 50 Burk, Cynthia - 3l, 44, 48, 53, 60, 89 Busby, David - 18, 58 Busby, Patricia - 24, 53 C Cachera, Deborah - 24, 48, 52, 53, 60, 86, 89, 96, 100 Cachera, Diana - 31, 53, 58, 60, 86 Carlock, Mark - 31 Carlock, Nancy - 36, 46 Carlock, Steve - 6, 60, 62 Carroll, John - 7, 56 Carroll, Robert - 24, 96 Carter, Kathy - 18 Carter, Sue - 24, 60 Cassidy, Craig - 18, 48, 55, 56, 57, 71, 72, 82. 99, 100, 105 Cassidy, Jan - 24, 50, 86, 94 Cassidy, Jo Ann - 7, 46 Cassidy, Pam - 6, 7, 46, 52, 60, 97, 99. 100 Cassidy, Roger - 31 Cearlock, Kim - 31, 60, 85 Cearlock, Marcia - 7, 46, 52, 89 Cearlock, Rick - 7, 80 Cesaretti, Eula Jean - 42 Cesaretti, Pete - 18, 55, 66 Chausse, Diane - 7, 52, 53, 99, 100, 104, 105 CHEERLEADING - 84, 85 CHORUS - 60, 61 Chrisman, Nora - 18, 52, 58 CHRISTMAS DANCE - 96 Clark, Dorothy - 7, 44, 60 Clark, Paul - 24 Clavin, Mike - 24, 48, 56, 57, 64, 78. 80, 97 Clavin, Pamela - 7, 46, 53, 60, 62, 88, 96 CLOSING - 106, 107 Coady, Poteet Carol - 13, 104 Cole, Carl - 24 Cole, Rhona - 7 Coling, Sue - 24, 50 Colonius, Barbara- 24, 28, 50 Cook, David - 31 Cordani, Brenda - 8 Cox, Donna - 53, 60, 31 Craft, Roger - 18, 36, 49, 78, 82 Croon, Kent - 31, 56, 57, 80 CROSS-COUNTRY - 64, 65 Crowe, Cynthia - 25 Cutright, Dennis - 31, D Dahler, David - 25 Dahler, Gary - 8 Daugherty, Darlene - 31 Daugherty, Richard - 25 Davis, Bob - 80 Davis, Teresa - 8, 52, 53, 60, 62, 88, 91 Davito, Joe - 36, 58, 61 Davito, Regina - 25, 53, 58 DeChenne, David - 36, 48 DeLuka, Dawn - 25, 50 DeWerff, Dennis - 25, 56, 57D DeWerff, Kevin - 25, 56, 57, 71 DeWerff, Nancy - 31, 52, 60, 86 DeWerff, Ron - 8, 46, 48, 55, 56, 57, 64, 74, 80, 94, 97 Dietl, Janice - 18, 46, 49, 50, 53 Dietl, Mary - 25, 50, 60 Douglas, Duane - 37 Dunaway, Barry - 8 Dunaway, Perry - 25D Durbin, Marla - 8 E Easley, Bertha - 31 Easterday, Dan - 37 Edgecombe, Denise - 25, 50 Edgecombe, Lisa - 31, 50, 58, 60, 85, 86, 97 Eisenbarth, James - 37 Eller, James - 8 Engelhart, Jerry - 8 Epley, Barry - 31, 68, 78, 79 Epley, Tammy - 18, 52, 60, 84, 85, 86. 88, 89 Ernst, Teena - 8, 49 Ernst, Wendy - 94 Evans, James - 18, 55, 66, 78, 80 F FACULTY - 35 Fesser, Fred - 43 Fesser, Rhonda - 30, 31, 44, 52, 60, 86 FFA - 56, 57 FHA - 50, 51 Fieldbinder, Carl - 37, 66, 67, 79 Finley, Jackie - 44 Fleet, Kathleen - 9, 50 Fleming, Marge - 60 Flowers, Bruce - 18 FOOTBALL - 66-70 Foster, Allen - 18, 58 Foster, Bud - 24, 25, 26, 55, 66, 70, 74, 78, 80 Foster, Lisa - 31, 58 Foster, Richard - 25, 58 Foster, Teresa - 31, 50 Fox, Tony - 18, 55, 66, 70, 82 Franzen, Mark - 6, 9, 55, 64, 74, 82, 105 Frazier, Randy - 49, 55, 66, 70, 74, 80 FRESHMEN - 29 Friesland, Amy - 100 Friesland, Chris - 31, 53, 60, 94 Friesland, Tracy - 18, 53, 99, 100 Fullerton, Christopher - 25, 71 Funk, James - 43 G GAA - 52-54 GIRLS’ TRACK - 86, 87 Gleespen, Gerald - 9 Gonet, Joran - 9, 48, 49, 52, 60, 62, 84, 85, 97 Gonet, Steve - 25, 26, 28, 49, 55, 66, 70, 74, 78, 80, 100 Gonet, Susie - 25, 50 Graden, Robert - 9 GRADUATION - 102, 103 Grauer, Lola - 25, 50, 52, 84, 85, 86, 89 Grauer, Pete - 44 Griffin, Dawn - 18 Griffin, Janet - 9, 60 Griffin, Jean - 31, 60 Griffin, Robert - 31 Grimes, Charles - 25, 56 Grimes, Debbie - 25 Guggemos, Birgit - 9, 16, 51, 52 Guyot, Rick - 25 H Hadley, Pat - 37, 52, 53, 85, 88, 89, 91 Hagemeier, Curt - 31, 48, 56, 68, 79, 80, 94 Hagemeier, Michelle - 25, 53 Hagemeier, Tammy 31, 52, 60, 97 Halbrook, Mary - 18, 50 Hall, Kevin - 31, 48, 68, 79, 82 Hall, Norby - 9, 53, 88 Halleman, Larry - 37, 56 Hamlin, Lester - 25, 56 Hand, Dennis - 31, 56, 82 Harris, Jean - 31 Harris, Mary - 32 Harrison, Scott - 97 Hart, Dawn - 18 Hartman, Carolyn - 32 Havera, Debbie - 32, 52, 60 Havera, Mary Ann - 9, 104 Hayes, Brian - 18 Heck, Tami - 18 Heldebrandt, Charlotte - 18, 94, 99, 100 Heldebrandt, Lee - 25, 56, 57, 66, 78, 82, 96 Heldebrandt, Wayne - 20 Hendrick, Debbie - 26 Hendrick, Michael - 32 Hess, Perry - 32, 56, 57, 71, 82 Hill, Calvin - 10 Hill, Terry - 10 Hoehn, Cheryl - 20 Hoehn, Linda - 32, 52, 56 HOMECOMING DANCE - 94, 95 HONORS - 104, 105 Hopwood, Perry - 20, 55, 66, 82 Houck, Sandra - 20, 49, 53, 60, 62 House, Suzanne - 10, 49 Hubbard, Lance - 20 Huber, Diana - 10, 53, 60, 88 Huber, Gary - 10 Huber, Patricia - 10, 50, 88 Huber, Vicky - 32, 86 J Jachino, James - 26, 49, 66, 70, 78, 80 Jachino, Mike - 20 Jachino, Steve - 20, 55, 66, 70, 80, 97 Jackson, Andy - 10, 55, 66, 70, 96 Janes, Larry - 42, 44 Janssen, Diane - 32, 52, 60 Janssen, Janelle - 18, 20, 52, 60, 62, 86, 88, 91 Johnson, Anthony - 20, 56 Johnson, Brian - 20 Johnson, Carol - 10, 52, 91 Johnson, Charles - 26 Johnson, Cindy - 20, 49, 52, 53, 60, 84, 85, 96 Johnson, Colleen - 20, 53, 60, 84, 85, 86, 91 Johnson, Darold - 10, 55, 64, 74. 80, 97 Johnson, Debbie - 32, 53, 60, 96 Johnson, Donna - 26, 49, 60 Johnson, Eugene - 43 Johnson, Joan - 32, 52, 86, 89 Johnson, Karen - 20, 52, 53, 60, 88, 91 Johnson, Karl - 97 Johnson, Kay - 11, 49, 52 Johnson, Kevin - 32, 56 Johnson, Kurt - 32, 64, 78, 79, 82 Johnson, Laura - 11, 88, 89 Johnson, Linda - 26, 52, 86, 89, 100 Johnson, Marvin - 11, 56 Johnson, Nancy - 11 Johnson, Paul - 26, 49, 58, 97, 100 Johnson, Penny - 26 Johnson, Robert - 32, 56, 64, 79, 82 Johnson, Sheryl - 11, 50 Johnson, Wilmer - 43 Jones, Dan - 11, 55, 82 Jostes, Kyra - 32, 52 Jostes, Tammy - 26, 85, 97 JUNIORS - 17 K Kales, Robert - 32, 56, 57, 68, 97 Keating, Betty - 11, 46, 50, 60 Keating, John - 32, 56, 57, 64, 79, 82, 96 Keele, Carla - 11, 49, 60, 62 Keller, Jo Ann - 11, 46, 52, 88, 104 Keller, Vince - 12 Kettelkamp, Fritz - 44 Kiefer, Ed - 20, 56, 105 Kiefer, Karl - 32 Kimbro, Bryan - 32, 68, 78, 79, 82 Kirk, Mark - 20, 55, 66, 70, 74, 78, 80, 97, 99, 100 Kirk, Myron - 12, 55, 66, 70, 82, 98, 99, 100 Knecht, Charles - 38 Kocur, Roseann - 20, 50, 52 Koski, Daniel - 21 Koski, Linda - 26, 60 Kottwitz, Sandra - 12. 52, 58 Kroeger, Rick - 21 L Lawrence, Pat - 38 Lehnen, Lance - 21, 58 Lehnen, Larry - 21, 49, 58, 60, 62, 105 Lesko, Gail - 50 LETTERMEN - 55 Lewis, Catherine - 44 Lewis, Jerry - 12 Lipe, Curtis - 21, 94 Loomis, Earl - 12, 56 Luce, Becky - 26, 60 M Marley, Chuck - 100 Marley, Gerry - 32, 57 Marley, Kim - 32, 60 Marley, John - 32, 56, 57, 71, 82 Marley, Maureen - 21, 49, 52, 96 Marley, Paul - 21, 56 Mathias, Catherine - 6, 38, 50, 51 Matthews, Danny - 32, 56, 68, 71, 82 Matthews, Dennis - 43, 57 McCall, Michael - 12 McCracken, Victor - 42, 44 McDonald, Rhonda - 32, 53, 60, 86 McElroy, Stephanie - 26, 49, 52, 60 Meiners, Kathy - 32, 50, 52, 60, 86 Menin, Teresa - 26, 60 Merriman, Carol - 32, 53, 60, 86, 94 Merriman, Cathy - 18, 21, 52, 60, 86 Merriman, Myra - 26, 53, 60, 61, 62, 86 Merriman, Susan - 12, 52, 60, 61, 62, 86, 98, 99, 100, 104 Meyer, Maurice - 38, 56 Millburg, Larry - 32 Millburg, Martin - 21 Miller, Debra - 21 Miller, James - 32, 56 Miller, Jeffrey - 32 Miller, Linda - 12, 46, 49, 53, 94 Miller, Martha - 21 Miller, Robert - 25, 26, 56 Mindrup, John - 21 Moomey, Mark - 21 Moore, Barbara - 26 Muir, Tom - 12 Musser, Deana - 27 Musser, Sandy - 21, 60 Myers, Lana - 13 Myers, Shirley - 21 N Nash, Cathy - 27, 49, 50, 60 Nation, Barbara - 27, 44 Nation, Russell - 13 Neisler, Penny - 32, 50 O Oglesby, Kathy - 32 Oiler, Joseph - 33 Oltmann, Larry - 21, 56, 71, 94, 99, 100 Oltmann, Mike - 33, 56, 57, 71. 72 O'Malley, Greg - 33, 68, 78, 79, 80, 97 ORGANIZATIONS - 45 Ovca, Eric - 13 Owens, Cay la - 33 P Pardi, Mike - 33 Parlier, Mark - 56, 57 Parsons, Greg - 13, 46, 55, 64, 74, 82, 96 Patton, Danny - 13 Pavolko, David - 21, 55, 58, 66, 70, 78, 82, 105 Pavolko, Pam - 33, 53, 60 Pavolko, Shirley - 44 Pease, Sandra - 27 Peifer, Tammy - 27, 50, 53 Pelech, Debra - 33, 86 Pellegrini, Jeff - 21, 48, 71, 72 Pieper, Bill - 44 Pieper, Carol - 13, 46, 53, 86, 88, 97 Pilgrim, Nancy - 13, 53, 58, 91, 94 Piloski, Jolene - 21 Porter, Debra - 21, 44, 49, 53, 60 Porter, John - 27, 56, 57, 100 Porter, Robin - 33, 52, 86, 89 Porter, Steve - 27, 66, 78, 80 Pretnar, Alan - 13, 55, 56, 57, 66, 67, 70, 71, 72, 80 PROM - 98-101 R Ralston, Sherrie - 14, 52, 60, 96 Ransdell, Debra - 14 Ransdell, Kevin - 27, 94 Redeker, Donald - 33, 56, 64, 79 Reese, Lavena - 43 Rhodes, Debra - 33 Rhodes, Jenny - 27, 60 Rhodes, Ruth - 33 Richardson, Randy - 33, 56 Rudow, Patricia - 33, 89, 96 Ruppert, Janice - 27, 48, 52, 53, 60, 86, 89, 94 Ruppert, Karen - 27, 28, 49, 60, 100 ' Ruppert, Susan - 21, 52, 60, 86, 88, 91 Ruppert, Tony - 97 S Saatkamp, Jill - 14 Saatkamp, Joan - 22, 86, 88 Saatkamp, Phyllis - 22 Sanders, Alan - 94 Sanders, Debra - 27, 50, 85 Satterlee, Kent - 27, 56, 57 Scheets, Kelly - 33 Scheets, Marty - 27 Schniepp, Melody -24, 27, 53, 58, 60, 62, 86, 89, 96, 100 Schnarre, Tom - 21, 49, 58, 60, 62, 105 Schneider, Janice - 38, 61 Schwarm, Connie - 22, 52, 88 Schwarm, Janet - 14, 52, 53, 88, 104 Schweizer, Bill - 22, 55, 56, 71, 72, 96 Schweizer, Mark - 12, 46, 55, 56, 57, 64, 80, 99, 100 Scribner, Pam - 22 Seagle, Dale - 44 Seelbach, Richard - 24, 38 Seifert, LeAnne - 22, 52, 99, 100 SENIORS - 5 Simons, Beverly - 39 Skinner, Rusty - 22, 55, 60, 62, 66, 71 Smalley, Amy - 96 Smalley, Betty - 44 Smalley, Eddie - 28, 82 Smalley, Robert - 33 Smith, Joe - 22, 55, 66, 70 SONGSTERS - 62 SOPHOMORES - 23 Spainhour, Allen - 14, 55, 56, 57, 66, 70, 71, 82, 99, 100, 104 Spainhour, Mark - 28, 56, 71 Spears, Carl - 43 Spears, Pat - 22, 49, 53, 60, 86, 88 Spears. Tom - 6, 14, 46, 55, 66, 67, 70, 80, 94 SPORTS - 63 Stanley, Connie - 28 Stauder, Marla - 33, 85 Stivers, Jim - 66, 68 Stivers, John - 28, 100 Stokes, Lillian - 39 Stolte, David - 28 Stolte, Earl - 33 Stolte, Nancy - 14, 44 Stombaugh, Mike - 22, 55, 66, 70, 71, 72. 96 Storm, Denise - 14, 52, 53, 86, 88, 91 Storm, Dennis - 15 Strazar, Tony - 15, 48, 55, 64, 74, 104 STUDENT COUNCIL - 48 T Tester, Joni - 22 Tester, Karen - 15. 46, 52 Tosetti, Maxine - 39, 60, 61 U Umberger, Dennis - 28 Umberger, Rebecca - 15 Umberger, Richard - 55, 71 V VALENTINE DANCE - 97 Vandenberg, Mike - 56 Vangel, William - 39, 66, 67 Voils, Pamela - 33, 58, 86 VOLLEYBALL - 88-90 W Wallace, Loren - 6, 39, 55, 64 Wallace, Tim - 94, 100 Wattjes, Randy - 28, 56, 57 Weber, Jean Ann - 15, 46 West, Randy - 28, 82 Westenberger, Margarita - 39 Westphal, Jaye - 15, 49, 52 Wheeling, Bob - 22, 56, 60, 62 Wheeling, Clarissa - 33, 60 White, Rhonda Austin - 15 Wise, Grant - 33, 82 Wise, Kristy - 94 Wiseman, Clark - 22 Wiseman, Mark - 33, 68, 79, 82 Wood, Charles - 43 WRESTLING - 71-73 Wright, Richard - 33, 68, 71 Wunderlich, Mary - 22, 44, 58 Wunderlich, Mildred - 40 NOT PICTURED IN CLASS SECTION OF YEARBOOK SENIORS: Black, Crystal Brown, Ronald Frazier, Randall Hicks, Cheryl Michael, Herschel Mindrup, Mary Anne Oiler, Pamela JUNIORS: Brown, Donald Hartman, Diana Hebenstreit, Mary Johnson, Harold Johnson, Penny McDaniel, Tina Oglesby, Ronnie Oiler, Robert Petty, Reginald Umberger, Richard SOPHOMORES: Austin, Mike Burdell, Kathie Carroll, Denise Eller, Penny Elliott, Sherry Harbison, Paula Hebenstreit, Susan Lesko, Gail Morris, Dave Parlier, Mark FRESHMEN: Black, Peggy Bourke, Gary Bowers, Rovin Cole, Earnest Eller, Randy Gasparich, Joe King, Terry Pease, Dennis Robertson, Darrell Autographs