Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1984 volume:

Mr. Shafer Receives Dedication The 1984 ACORN Staff wishes to dedicate the annual to Mr. Robert Shafer. We wish to thank you for all you have done for us, and because of this, it is a privelege and a honor to dedicate the 1984 ACORN to you. Respectfully, The 1984 ACORN Staff Oakwood High The following article appeared in the 1925 ACORN about the school district. “Oakwood Township High School, District 227 was organized at an election held in Muncie, 111., June 5, 1915. The district organized included the greater part of Oakwood Township, and a small part of Catlin Township, and comprises sixty-six sections of land. It is eleven miles in length, six miles in width, and has within its territory the villages of Oakwood, Muncie and Fithian, and the towns of Bronson, Newtown, Glenburn, Brothers Station, and Missionfield. The population of the district at the time of organization was 2,772. An Election was held June 19, 1915, for the por-pose of electing a board of education for the district, to consist of a President and six members, resulted in the election of O.W. Michael, President; C.E. Lettell, Eli Fox, J.S. Purnell, George P. Vinson, Thomas Oakwood, and Dr. P.H. Fithian. An election was held in Muncie, July 31, 1915, for the purpose of selecting a site for the school building, and the present site was chosen.” Now Oakwood Township High School is part of Community Unit 76. Unit 76 was organized at an election held on July 1, 1976. The district as organized included all of Oakwood Township and Pilot Township, and portions of Blount, Catlin, Danville, and Vance Townships. It is 91.83 square miles, and has within its territory the villages of Oakwood, Muncie, and Fithian, and the areas of Diamond, Hillery, and Collison. The population of the district as of the 1980 census was 7,077. The last election of school board members was November 8, 1983. The board members include: Dean Covington, President; James J. Davis, Vice President; Michael J. Cundiff; Dennis King; Robert Marble; Gene Megenhardt; and Harry Plotner. 1983 Old And New Table Of Contents Introduction 1-29 Clubs 30-47 Sports 48-87 Activities 88-123 Ads 124-143 Closing 144-150 Editor-in-Chief Editors Teresa Burgin Kelly Carnahan Karen Burgin Brian Claypool Andi Hack Kelly Hunt Ginger Peetz Ads Editors Deana Parliament Betsy Swick Photography Editor Linda Lenburg Seniors Bai-Dal Brian Claypool Bryan Clendenen Brian Dalbey Tom Dalbey 4 Seniors Michelle Darling Donna Fox Dar-Had Penny Divan Shelley England Renae Friesen Mary Dodson Darrin Fletcher Tom Goble Ryan Downing Deanna Hadden 5 Seniors Vote For Senior Most 1 Jill Clark, Chad Lane 2 Amy DeRay, Darrin Fletcher 3 Jill Clark, Chuck Haga 4 Ryan Downing, Tami Elliott Most Talkative Student Leaders Class Clowns The Senior Class voted for the one boy and girl which they thought would fit each of several qualities. The votes were tallied, and although the races were close, these are the Senior Mosts for the 1983-84 school year. 6 Most Dependable Most Studious 1 Kim VadeBonCoeur, Craig Bensyl 2 Anna Barnes, Mark Hadley 3 Randy Simpson, Lori West 4 April Hazlebaker, Scott Blake 5 Kevin Thompson, Ginger Peetz Shyest Biggest Eaters Most Musical Seniors Had-Lat Brian Johnson Lori Johnson Missy Keller Troy King John Knee Chad Lane Sonna Lane Jeannie Lathrop 8 Seniors Lisa McClure Bruce Musson Ginger Peetz Lee-Ric Pam Meyers Nathan Miller Penny Myers Tim Parks Dave McCIintock Larry Morris Deana Parliament Chuck Perry Scott Ping Doug Richter 9 BEST DANCERS CLASS LEADERS 1. Deana Parlimanet Darrin Fletcher 2. Kim VadeBonCouer Darrin Fletcher 3. Darrin Fletcher Colleen Brehm 4. Kelli Williams Mark Hadley 10 MOST ATHLETIC MOST DEPENDABLE MRS. STEFFEN SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR “The heart makes a record of every shining thing and plays it back like music through the years.” It has been my pleasure to be associated with the Class of ’84. They will be remembered for their talents and their ability to work together as a class of friends rather than as a class of individuals. May each of you find a love and happiness in the years to come. Mrs. Steffen The Early Years Boy’s best friend Hey Curly locks! Always talking? Smile pretty! Snoopy loves me. OGS P.M. Kindergarden. ( 11 Chubby cheeks! Seniors Rie-Ter Tom Rieden Lisa Rockwell Melanie Rodriquez Lori Rouse Gerald Schmidt Crystal Schrader Steve Schulz Ken Shepherd Randy Simpson Lori Snider Brian Simmons Robyn Steers Deletta Smith Betsy Swick Jerry Snider Tod Terry 12 Seniors Tho-You Kevin Thompson Tim Verhoeven Ron Weddle Lori West Kelli Williams Troy Wolfe Camera Shy: Jim Chrzanoski Tim Gilkison David Rutledge Terry Walker David Zimmerman Ron Young 13 Brad Wombles A neat toybox A racer at heart Yes sir!! Happiness is Pigtails? The Gerber baby 14 Me Frosty Look into the camera Where’s 71? Beddie-Bye Say Cheese! Look mom! 15 16 Juniors Alb-Har John Albert Becky Ault Chad Barnes Jenny Birge Leanna Boggess Vicki Burke Stacie Calhoun Carl Calton Bob Cessna Carla Clayburn Lori Coon Jim Coppell Mike Covert Todd Creason Jeff Crow Troy Daniels Jamie Davis Sharyl Draper Shelia Draper Tom Durbin Brad Edwards Jim Fleming Kathie Fourez Lucy Fox Rick Goulding Robin Greer Tim Hadley Kevin Haga Greg Hansbraugh James Hart 17 Juniors Haw-Pic ♦ Terri Hawkins Tim Hays Vincent Hays Tammy Hazelbaker Robin Hedges Josh Hobick Tiha Hooks Rob Howard Scott Hufford Lisa Kirkpatrick Tammy Kittle Eric Koester Tralisa Lathrop Linda Lenburg Sandy Martin Tammy Megenhardt Jeff Messick Carrie Miller Jay Mineo Jane Minser Tina Mizwicki Todd Myler Beth Myrick Rosemary Norton Matt Nosier Sonya Nunn Marcy Partin Tim Partin Jeanine Peevler Everett Pichon 18 Juniors Pic-Wit Sherri Pickett Kim Polick Sheila Prunkard Josh Randall Jerry Rasberry Kelly Ratliff Chris Rosnett Mark Saults Terri Scaggs Mike Schulz Julie Seyfert Tammy Slinker Pam Smith Laura Spencer Class Officers(L to R) Sheila Draper Lisa Kirkpatrick Chad Barnes, Pres. Sharyl Draper Jeff Stephens John Stuart Michelle Stuebe Lisa Tucker Lisa VanCamp Bryan Wagers Gary Watson Maria Weber Candy Wheeler Jerry Witsman 19 Juniors Wri-You Sophomores Ale-Don Freddie Alexander Krystal Anders Rick Anderson Michelle Anker Mary Barnes Jeanie Beauvois Toni Beck Eric Benson Glen Billings Shelley Blakeney Barbara Bloomfield Tom Bloomfield Doug Boen Karen Burgin Jeannine Butler Kim Carpenter Dale Childers Jamie Clark Kay Clendenen Lisa Clendenen Betsy Cole Steve Coon Michelle Coppell Sean Covert Peggy Cox Scott Creason Beth Curry Tim Denhart Teresa Doan Michele Doney 21 Kelly Drake Troy Emory Jeff Fauver Tammy Finney Mark Flessner Tim Flessner Ronald Fugate Michele Gherna Joe Gillespie Marsha Goble Tim Green Mary Margaret Greer Andi Hack Debby Hadden Seigal Hall Tawney Hand Tom Harden Lisa Harmeson Debbie Harris Brett Harrison Brian Hay Barbara High Sandy Holzer Susan Huchel Lois Ingle Julie Irvin Brian Johnson Heidi Johnson Brad Key Cathy Kochell KENTUCKY Sophomores Dra-Koc 22 Sophomores Koo-Tho John Koontz Chris Lammey Michelle Liggett Brandon Lock Amy Lockwood Jenny Marble Troy McCarter Cheyenne Messmore Amy Mineo Michelle Nail Paula Nelson Shaun Osborn Bill Parliament Brad Peterson Shane Pichon Donnie Powell Jeff Ratliff Karla Richter Deni Robinson Chris Scaggs Rob Schafer Janet Sett Miasha Seymour Erica Shelefontiuk Robert Smith Lisa Spencer Tammy Steinsdoerfer Rusty Stonebraker Brian Thompson John Thompson 23 Sophomores Tri-Zim Tracie Trimble Dawn Trowbridge LeeAnna Tyner Jamie VanAllen Julie VanCamp Tricia White Jim Wright John Wright Pam Wright Wayne Wynn Sophomore Class Officers Peggy Cox, Treasurer Michelle Anker, Secretary Andi Hack, Vice-President Brandon Lock, President Class Advisor Ms. Bowyer Freshman Bak-Ell Mishre Baker Teresa Barnes Darren Beninati Lia Biehl Joseh Blew Kim Boggess James Bostwick Tina Brazelton Chris Cannon Brian Cassidy Michael Childers Adelia Chrzanoski Jerilyn Clark Candy Clem Mike Cline Julie Collins Dan Cox Julie Cundiff Tara Dalle Shannon Daugherty Reginia Davis Dawn Dines Staci Disney Deanna Divan Kendra Divan Beth Dolbee Andy Downing Missy Durbin Craig Edwards Bryan Elliott 25 Freshman Elm-McG Shane Kims Hill Eyler Leanne Kink Kandy Fletcher Michael Fugate Richard Fugate Terrie Gilbert Robert Goble Deanna Goulding Tammy Gray Jenny Grindley Mike Hays Lisa Hinkle Mike Hunt Kim Jackson Michele Jackson Bobby Johnson Brenda Jones Julie Jones Darrin King Jennifer Kirkpatrick Julie Lathrop Mike Lewsader Mike Lockhard Laura Ludwig Margo Mason Allan Maxwell Troy Mayfield Kelly McCarter Chad McGraw 26 Laramie Messmore Robbie Mineo Dan Morman Ken Morris Veronica Morris Tom Murray Kevin Pawlak Allen Feeler Larry Peetz Raymond Petit Bob Phillips Brent Pichon — below — Mark Plotner Jill Porter Class Officers Tracie Sullivan, Treasurer Susie Richardson, Vice President Teresa Barnes, Secretary Randy Fletcher, President Richard Porter Rodney Porter Susie Pricer Charles Prunkard Matthew Rice Darren Richards Susan Richardson Lisa Rogers Paula Roy Teri Rudy 27 Kara Schafer Jeff Seyfert Debra Smith Jackie Smith Lynette Smith Delynn Sperry Mary Stewart Tracy Sullivan Mary Tellier Greg Thomas Mike Trask Doug Tuttle Cheri VanVickle Cindy Varner Jim Verhoven Lelsie Wahlfeldt Danny Walker Doug Wangler Darren Wells Keri Wendell Kevin West Connie Willis Doug Wonderlin Jim Yerem 28 Faculty A-Z N. Anderson E. Biehl W. Blair D. Bowyer D. Clow M. Davis M. Denhart L. Fathauer L. Finley J. Fourez T. Goodner P. Harden D. Jameson G. Keever M. King L. Learnard B. Ludwig S. Maurer M. McFarland D. Meharry J. Meharry R. Mickelson D. Musson F. Nixon C. Nolan M. Nolin C. Page D. Romine B. Saunders B. Sermak B. Shafer J. Steffen M. Waters C. Wickham R. Wittman M. Wright wo Journalists Make The News First Row (t-R): Ginger Peetz, Kelly Carnahan, Teresa Burgin, Scott Blake, Peggy Cox. Michelle Anker, Renae Friesen. Am DeRay. Second'Row: Julie Irvin, Mary Margaret Greer, Lisa Tucker, Carrie Miller, Tammy Megenhardt, Linda Lenburg, Sandy Martin, Shari Maskel. Third Row: Trisha White, Karen Burgin, Debbie Harris, Randy Fletcher, Brian Claypool, Kelly Hunt, Betsy Swick, Tami Klliot, Jill Clark, Fourth Row: Tammy Gray, Leanne Fink, Staci Disney, Tracie Trimble, Sonna Lane, Deana Parliament, Colleen Brehm, Andi Hack. Fifth Row: Larry Peetz, Bill Turner, Bill Howie. Pictured at the right in a clockwise direction: Teresa Burgin — Editor-In-Chief, Kelly Hunt — Activities Editor, Renae Friesen — Pictures Editor, Scott Blake — Fund Raising Chairman, Brian Claypool — Sports Editor, Deana Parliament — Ads Editor, Linda Lenburg — Photography Editor, Kelly Carnahan — Editor-In-Chief, Karen Burgin — Clubs Editor, Andi Hack — Clubs Editor. Not Pictured Ginger Peetz — Activities Editor. The 1983-84 ACORN staff began the year with a large debt, but through much fund raising were able to pay most of it off. This years staff also had a new advisor for the year, and I’m sure it was a learning experience for all of us. We tried to make this years book one that everyone can be proud of. We would like to thank everyone who contributed. Oak News A great deal of thanks and appreciation goes to all those who were i n -volved on the ACORN and OAK NEWS staffs. The effort put forth has not gone unnoticed. — Mr. Nolan front Row (L-R): Sonna Lane, Jill Clark, Brian Claypool, Robyn Steers, Dave McClintock. Back Row: Todd Creason, Colleen Brehm, Chip Childress, and Ken Shepherd. Thank You We would like to thank all those who have helped to make this book possible. Without everyone contributing a project i like this would be impossible. Recorded on these pages are the best of times and the worst of times in 1983-1984. We hope in the years down the road that this book will bring back fond memories of your years at Oakwood. Thanks to the students and staff for all you have done. A special thanks goes to Mr. Dale Dowers, Ms. Karen Martin-Quinkert (Josten’s representative). Missy Keller, Deana Parliament and to our families who have given us the extra help that we needed. To Mr. Nolan, welcome to Oakwood High School. We hope that for you and next year’s staff things will be a little less crazy, but we doubt it. Good luck to next year’s staff. Thanks again to everyone who has made this book possible. Sincerely Quill Scroll Karen Burgin Teresa Burgin Kelly Carnahan Brian Claypool Andi Hack Kelly Hunt Sandy Martin Deana Parliament Ginger Peetz Teresa Burgin Kelly Carnahan 33 Council Sponsors Prom Back Row (I.-R): Mrs. Fathauer, Sandy Martin, Linda I.enburg, Tralisa Lathrop, Todd Myler, Beth Myrick, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Chad Barnes, Sharyl Draper, Tom Durbin, Mrs. Wright. Front Row: Jane Minser, John Stewart, Sheila Draper, Terri Hawkins, Lisa Wright, Tammy Megenhardt, Brad Edwards. Every year the students of the Junior class vote to determine which students will make up the Junior Advisory Council. This year it was made up of sixteen members. The Junior Advisory Council does many things throughout the year. They are all based around the central idea of raising money for Prom. For a while during the year there were rumors shooting around about the possibility of Prom being held in the Gym. Thanks to some great effort from the Junior Advisory Council, our Prom was held at the Sheraton Inn in Danville, and was a great success. One of the major sources of income came from wrapping paper sales. The Junior Advisory Council organized teams and a leader was appointed for each team. There were cash prized offered as incentives for the sales. Tim Hays came out of the competition on top. He was the individual to sell the most wrapping paper and was awarded a cash prize. They also have a raffle for those involved in the sales. Tim also was awarded a cash prize in the raffle. There was just one other way the Junior Advisory Council earned money for Prom. They accomplished this goal by working in the concession stand during sports events. The sixteen members on the Junior Advisory Council gave up a lot of their time, and worked very hard this year. Although their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Because of this group of students, our 1983-84 Prom was a great success. As stated earlier, the 1983-84 Junior Senior Prom was held on April 28, 1984 at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Danville. The music was presented by Bob Taylor, and the theme for the night was, “TONIGHT”. The Co-Sponsors for the Junior Advisory Council were Mrs. Libby Fathauer and Mrs. Mary Wright. We would like to say thanks to everyone involved. 34 Student Council Leads Students Student Council Officers: Renae Freisen, Corresponding Secretary; Colleen Brehm, Secretary; Troy Hobick, President; l.ori West, Vice President; Chad Barnes, Treasurer. The 1983-84 Student Council consisted of 23 members representing the four classes and other school organizations. The student council was responsible for arranging the 1983 Homecoming and other events held this year. Money was raised by selling refreshments during football and basketball games. The officers including President Troy Hobick led the council. In addition to the officers, members were directed by Mrs. Page. Mrs. Page joined the Oakwood staff this year and along with her teaching duties she accepted the post of student council advisor. The 1983-84 Student Council would like to thank all those who have contributed to make this a very exciting and profitable year. Kneeling: Peggy Cox, Brandon Lock, Susie Richardson, Lori West, Colleen Brehm, Betsy Cole, Susie Pricer, Teri Scaggs. Standing: Lisa Kirkpatrick, Michelle Anker, Robyn Hedges, Kim VadeBonCoeur, Chad Barnes, Brian Clay-pool, Troy Hobick, Scott Blake, Renae Freisen, Randy Fletcher, Sonna Lane, Tom Durbin, Teresa Barnes, Dawn Trowbridge, Mrs. Page. 35 Office And Kitchen Need Helpers w I Office Helpers (seated 1-r) Jamie Clark, Andi Hack, Donna Fox, Renae Freisen, I.ori West, Candy Wheeler K ir Williams, and Shelia Draper. Standing Jenny Marble, Sharyl Draper, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Missy Keller, Kelly el han. Dawn Trowbridge, and Tracey Trimble. rna- Both the office and kitchen use students to help make their daily operations run smoothly. This year many students were involved in both areas. Some of the responsibilities of the office workers are to record the attendance of students in classes, to pick up the attendance slips each hour and to perform other duties as needed. The kitchen workers help in preparing the meals, in serving the students and in cleaning the cafeteria and utensils after lunch hour. The services rendered by these students are greatly appreciated by the cooks and the administration. Kitchen Helpers (1 to r) Steve Cunningham, Ms. Cunningham, Kelly Ratliff, Ms. Tellier, Mary Tellier, Ms. Jenkins, and Lisa VanCamp. Band And Chorus Back row (L-R): Miss Romine, Bobby Johnson, Mike Lockhart, Larry Peetz, Robert Wade, Jim Flemming, Todd Creason, Vincent Hays, Liza Hinkle, Candy Clem. Front Row: Darrin Benninati, Mike Fugate, Scott Porter, Susie Richardson, Julie Lathrop, Susan Huchel, Laura Ludwig, Tina Brazelton. Back Row (L-R): Toni Beck, Terri Gilbert, Mary Tellier, Todd Myler, Robert Wade, Vincent Hays, Todd Creason, Liza Hinkle, Tina Brazelton, Laura Ludwig, Jackie Smith. Front Row: Jill Porter, Terri Rudy, Julie Lathrop, Jerilyn Clark, Tammy Finney, Greg Thomas, Scott Porter, Miss Romine. Art Club members: Sponsor — Mrs. Learnard, Ken Shepard, Chip Childress, Dianna Zimmerman, Tom Turner, Mary Barnes, Joe Carson, Vincent Hays, John Albert, Jim Fleming, Tammy liazelbaker, Eric Custer. Art Club, Librarians Librarians for the 1983-84 year were Donna Thompson, Deanna Goulding, Melanie Rodrequez, Teri Scaggs, Shelly England, Deletta Smith, Tralisa Lathrop, Billy Eyler, Jamie Davis, Tammy Steins-Toerfer, Sponsor — Mrs. Fathauer, Chris Scaggs. International Club Front row L to R: Karla Richter, Greg Hansbraugh, Sonna Lane, Dave McClintock, Robyn Steers, Toni Beck, Chris Lammey, Shelia Draper, Jill Porter, Mishre Baker, Scott Porter. 2nd row L to R: Brian Claypool, Kim Polick, Colleen Brehm, Deana Parliament, Janet Sett, Lynette Smoot, Shelly Blakney, Staci Disney, Mary Barnes, Delynn Sperry, Traci Trimble, Michelle Anker, Susan Hugle, Julie Irvin, Karen Burgin, Steve Coon. 3rd row L to R: Mrs. Anderson, Peggy Cox, Chad Barnes, Julie Seyfert, Betsy Swick, Debbi Harris, Kelly Drake, Jenny Marble, Kim Carpenter, Mary Margaret Greer, Tawney Hand, Deanna Goulding, Teresa Burgin. 4th row I, to R: Kelly Carnahan, Tammy Hazelbaker, Robin Greer, Michelle Darling, Anna Barnes, Kelly Hunt, Tami Elliott, Shari Maskel, Pam Wright, Stacie Calhoun, Maria Weber, Mark Hadley, Bill Parliament, Brian Hay, Tom Porter. 5th row L to R: Lisa Tucker, Carrie Miller, Dawn Trowbridge, Leslie Wahlfeldt, Bill Howie, Mike Covert, Jeff Stephens. To become a member of the International Club, one must take at least one year of a foreign language. The languages offered here at Oakwood High School are French, Latin, and Spanish. The members of the club this year had a fund raiser of selling popcorn and stationary. The money earned will be used at the end of the year to take a trip on May 12, 1984 to Chicago. Here the Students will visit the Field Museum, Aquarium, and Woodfield Shopping Center. Senior Members There were many graduating members of International Club this year. French members graduating were Kelly Hunt, Dave McClintock, Betsy Swick, Michelle Darling, and Sonna Lane. Graduating Spanish members were Teresa Burgin, Deana Parliament, Bill Howie, Anna Barnes, Mark Hadley, Colleen Brehm, and Shari Maskel. Kelly Carnahan and Tami Elliot were graduating Latin members. 39 Down On The Farm Back Row: (Left to Right): Brad Key, Cheyenne Messmore, Jerry Snider, Darrell Lee, Chad Lane, Troy King, Tom Dalbey, Mr. Fourez, Front Row: Tim Parks, Tom Harden, Jeff Ratliff, Joe Gillespie, Mark Flessner, Jimmy Wright. The Future Farmers of America, (FFA), was organized to promote agricultural awareness among high school students. This year there were 13 members who were led by Mr. Fourez, FFA advisor, and Ag. instructor. This year the FFA at Oakwood were represented by 8 officers. Tom Dalbey served as their president. Three members shared the spot at Vice President. They were: Jeff Ratliff, Cheyenne Messmore, and Jerry Snider. Their Secretary was Joe Gillespie, Treasurer — Brad Key, Reporter — Jim Wright, and Sentinal — Tim Parks. Back Row (L-R): Tim Parks, Brad Key, Cheyenne Messmore, Jerry Snider, Jeff Ratliff, Joe Gillespie, Tom Dalbey, Mr. Fourez. Front Row: Jim Wright. 40 FFA Advisor Mr. Fourez Future Farmers Of America FHA All The Way Fourth Row (I,-R): Mrs. Mickelson, April Hazelbaker, Shelly England, Donna Thompson, Cindy Varner, Teresa Doan, Chris Lammey, Ginger Peetz, Deletta Smith, Third Row: Julie Collins, Barb Deffenbaugh, Sonya Nunn, LeeAnna Tyner. Second Row: Michelle Jackson, Rosemary Norton, Lisa Rockwell, Jackie Smith. Lori Snider, Michelle Nail, Lori Spencer, Lori Rouse, Penny Myers, Tammy Slinker. First Row: Lisa VanCamp, Chris Scaggs, Jamie VanAllen, Tralisa Lathrop, Terri Scaggs, Lisa Rogers, Jenny Kirkpatrick, Vicki Burke, Lisa Hinkle, Keri Wendell. The FHA Officers pictured at the left include: (First Row) Jamie VanAllen, Donna Thompson, and Vicki Burke. (Second Row) Lori Snider, Sonya Nunn, Michelle Jack-son, and Chris Scaggs. (Third Row) April Hazelbaker, Terri Scaggs, LeeAnna Tyner, and Mrs. Mickelson. (Fourth Row) Michelle Nail, Rosemary Norton, and Lisa Rockwell — President. This year the Sectional FHA meet was held at Cissna Park. Sonya Nunn was elected Section Vice-President. Teresa Doan was given an outstanding rating for her nutritious snack, and Rosemary Norton was given the same rating for her Molded Cake Decorating. In State Conference, Sonya Nunn and Teresa Doan placed 2nd and 4l 3rd in fields of nearly 30. Students Lead Active Lives Business Contest Computer Contest The AAA sponsored an essay contest to increase student awareness about drinking and driving. These four students wrote essays which made it into the final competition and were published in local newspapers. Team 1 Anna Barnes, Mark Hadley, Bill Howie. Team 2 Dan Cox, Gary Denhart, Troy Hobick. The team compel ed in a contest to solve computer problems. Team 1 re ceived a second place in the competitions. This year Kelli Williams, Mark Hadley, Peggy Cox, and Bill Howie participated in the 1984 Vermilion County Business competition. Mark competed in the business math section. He received a first place. Kelli Williams received a second place in production and a third place in timings for Typing II. Bill Howie received a first place in Spelling. Peggy Cox competed in the Typing I division and received a second place in production. The team was coached by Mrs. Jan Me-Harry and Mr. Ed Biehl. Business Team: Bill Howie, Kelli Williams, and Mark Hadley. Not pictured Peggy Cox. AAA Essay Contest 42 Scholars Do Well The 1984 JETS-TEAMS: Mark Hadley, Tom Durbin, Troy Hobick, Kelly Canahan. Chad Barnes, Brain Wagers, Tim Hays. Deana Parliament, Bill Howie, Michelle Darling, Tom Reiden, and Anna Barnes. This year Oakwood students competed in the TEAMS contest. TEAMS stands for Tests of Engineering Aptitude Tests. The contest was held at Danville Area Community College. Many area schools competed in the test program. The people who were selected to compete on Oakwood’s team were chosen by a teacher or by completing preliminary test given by a teacher. This year’s contestants competed well. Mark Hadley received firsts in both Math and physics. Deana Parliament received a third in Biology. Troy Hobick earned a second in drafting. Illinois State Scholars Anna Barnes Teresa Burgin Michelle Darling Penny Divan Mark Hadley Troy Hobick Presidential Academic Fitness Awards Anna Barnes Teresa Burgin Michelle Darling Penny Divan Mark Hadley Troy Hobick Bill Howie Deana Parliament Robyn Steers Betsy Swick 43 Scholastic Bowl Plays Mind Games Front Itow (L-R): Larry Peetz, Tracy Sullivan, Alan Maxwell, Debbie Harris, Mary Margaret Greer, Kethie Fourez, Anna Barnes, and Michelle Darling. Middle Row (L-R): Kevin Haga, Karen Burgin, Carrie Miller, Lis Tucker, Robin Greer, Greg Hansbourgh, and Mrs. Anderson. Back Row (I.-R): Mrs. Clow, Regina Davis, Karla Richter, Jim Verho-ven, Mike Hays, Tim Hadley, Jeff Stephens, Bill Howie, Mark Hadley. 44 This year’s scholastic bowl team consisted of about 20 members. They were coached by Mrs. Norma Anderson and Mrs. Debbie Clow. A scholastic bowl meet consists of two teams competing against each other to answer questions. A “toss-up” question is read and either team can answer it. The first team to answer it correctly gets an opportunity at a bonus question. A bonus question has 3-7 parts which must be answered. Ten points are awarded for answering a toss up correctly. A maximum of 20 points are given for answering a bonus question. The teams competed at Catlin, Mt. Pulaski, St. Joseph, Wenona, Monticello, Warrensburg-Lathem, St. Te- resa and at home. The Junior Varsity team compiled a 13-1 record while the Varsity had a 8-6 record. The teams also competed in tournament meets. The JV team received first place at the Oakwood Tournament. The Varsity team earned a second place finish at the First Annual Vermilion County Scholastic Bowl meet. Anna Barnes was named Varsity MVP. Teammates Bill Howie, Michelle Darling, Mark Hadley, and Mike Covert received Varsity certificates. Kathie Fourez claimed JV MVP. Debbie Harris, Robin Greer, Mary Margaret Greer, Mike Hays and Mary Barnes earned Junior Varsity certificates. Occupations Building Experiences 1st Semester: Top L to R, Tim Parks, Chuck Haga, Doug Richter, Chad Lane, Ryan Downing, Craig Bensyl, Tom Dalbey, Jeannie Lathrop, Howard Pollitt. 2nd Row L to R, Mrs. Ludwig, Pam Myers, Penny Divan, Kim VadeBonCoeur, Lisa McClure, Renae Friesen, Deanna lladden, Ron Weddle. Sitting L to R, Beth Myrick, Bruce Musson, Robyn Steers, Jill Clark, Sonna Lane, Amy DeRay, Julie Thompson. 2nd Semester: Back L to R, Mrs. Ludw'ig, Howard Pollitt. Troy Wolfe, Tim Parks, Doug Richter. Ron Weddle, Chad Lane, Ryan Downing, Craig Bensyl, Chuck Haga, Tom Dalbey, 2nd Row L to R Julie Thompson, Jeannie Lathrop, Beth Myrick, Bruce Musson, Deanna Hadden, Amy DeRay, Renae Friesen, Robyn Steers, Kim VadeBonCoeur, Penny Divan. Not Shown: Pam Myers, Jill Clark, Sonna Lane Craig Bensyl — IFCO Auto Supply Jill Clark — Fithian Grade School Tom Dalbey — Dalbey Farms Amy DeRay — Palmer American National Bank Penny Divan — First National Bank Ryan Downing — Bill Smith Auto Parts Renae Freisen — First National Bank Deanna Hadden — Hair Performers Chuck Haga — A-l Heating and Air Conditioning Chad Lane — Truckers World Sonna I jane — Muncie Grade School Jeannie Lathrop — Oakwood Grade School Lisa McClure — General Motors Pam Meyers — Burger Chef Bruce Musson — Unit 76 Transportation Dept. Beth Myrick — Newtown Middle School Tim Parks — Park’s Livestock Howard Pollitt — Carpenter’s Wrecking Service Doug Richter — Kentucky Fried Chicken Rohvn Steers — Dr. Cohn. DDS. Julie Thompson — Diamond Grade School Kim VadeBonCouer — Oakwood State Bank Ron Weddle — Oakwood High School Scholastic Front: Penny Divan, Anna Barnes, Renae Freisen, Kelli Williams, and Bruce Musson. Back: Kelly Carnahan, Tom Dalbey, Mark Hadley and Troy Hobick. Not pictured Teresa Burgin and Tom Reiden. Robin Hedges, Terri Hawkins, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Jane Minser, Bryan Wagers, and Tom Durbin. Back: Lisa Tucker, Mike Covert, and ('had Barnes. Top Ten Jenny Marble, John Wright, Tim Green, Peggy Cox, and Dawn Trowbridge. Freshmen: (front) Tracy Sullivan, Allan Maxwell, Larry Peetz, and Lia Biehl. Back row: Connie Willis, Tina Brazel-ton, Laura Ludwig. Jim Verhoven, Teresa Barnes, Doug Weise, and Darrin King. 47 1st Row: Caption's Tod Terry, Gary Denhart, Darrin Fletcher, Bryan Clendenon. 2nd row: Bill Turner, Todd Cessna, Mark Hadley, Brian Simmons, Dave McClintock, Brian Claypool, Tyron Harrison. Brian Johnson, Randy Simpson, 3rd row; Doug Richter, Steve Schulz, Troy Wolfe, Tim Verhoven, Chuck Perry, James Chrzanoski, Ron Young, Ron Weddle. 4th row. Coach Marty MacFar-land. Bob Cessna, ('had Barnes, Mike Covert, Gary Watson, Tim Wrght, Brian Tharp, Jeff Crow, Tom Durbin. 5th row ('had Hess, Rob Schafer, John Wright, Jeff Fauver, Tim Denhart, Brett Harrison, Rick Anderson, Troy McCarter, Coach Bob Sermack, 6th row: Jim Verhoven, Fred Alexander, Randy Fletcher, Mike Cline, Chad McGraw, Sean Covert, Kric Benson, Coaches Bill Blair, Mike Nolan. E.C.C. CHAMPS Oakwood 13 — Hoopeston 12 Oakwood 47 — St. Joe Ogden 22 Oakwood 25 — Catlin 6 Oakwood 7 — Rossville 0 Oakwood 40 — Cumberland 0 Oakwood 33 — Jamaica 18 Oakwood 14 — Milford 0 Oakwood 42 — Bismark 7 Oakwood 33 — Gilman 16 STATE PLAY-OFFS Oakwood 14 — Mahomet Seymour 26 50 This is a few of this years star’s from ten year’s ago in youth football. Recognize any? Comets Go 9-And-O The Oakwood Comet Football team went undefeated in the regular season. This was the first time that Oakwood had ever went 9-0. Oakwood met heartbreak early when former all-county running back, Randy Durbin, died in a swimming accident. The football team then went on to dedicate the season to Randy. The Crunch Bunch (defense) scored three shutouts. The Offense outscored their opponents 244 points to 80 for all opponents. 51 Senior Lettermen 52 Guard Kon Weddle Center Bill Turner Tackle Todd Cessna Quarterback Darrin Fletcher Defensive Halfback Bryan Clen-denen Fullback Tod Terry End Brian Johnson End Tyron Harrison Defensive End Steve Schulz In Memorium Randall Eugene “Randy” Durbin When God calls a child to dwell with him above We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of a child who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold and so he picks a rosebud before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them and so he takes but few to make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult but somehow we must try The saddest word mankind knows will always be “goodbye.” The 1983 Football season was dedicated to Randy Durbin. 54 Golfers Swing To Improve Record Kneeling, L-R: Craig Edwards, Larry Peetz, Brent Pichon, Chip Childress, Shane Pichon. Standing, L-R: Jamie Clancy, Ken Shepherd, Lia Biehl, Coach Ed Biehl. The 1983-84 Golf team experienced one of Schlarman — Oakwood Oakwood it’s best seasons in many years; finishing 7-3. Villa Grove — Oakwood Oakwood The team celebrated victories over Schlar- Oakwood Invitational Oakwood 2nd man (an opponent who has been tough to de- Schlarman Invitational Oakwood 3rd feat in past years), Villa Grove, Westville, and Watseka — Oakwood Watseka Rossville. Chip Childress was chosen as the Westville — Oakwood Oakwood team’s most valuable golfer. Letter winners were: Ken Shepherd, Jamie Clancy, Chip Childress, and Shane Pichon. 55 Boys Cross Country Back row 1-r: Mr. Wittman, Mike Hays, Tim Hays, Mark Saults, Tim Hadley, Sandy Martin, Manager. Front row: John Stewart, Darren King, Wayne Wynn, Jim Wright, Bryan Wagers, Tim Flessner. 1983 Cross Country team consisted of ten members. Those involved were: Tim Flessner, Tim Hadley, Mike Hays, Tim Hays, Darren King. Mark Saults, John Stewart, Bryan Wagers, Wayne Winn, and Jim Wright. The team Manager was Sandy Martin. Our runners put forth great effort, although this years season was very disapointing for many. Their dual record ended up 6-10. The team placed 2nd in the ( onfer-ence, and Mark Saults was named to the All-Conference team. The team placed 3rd in the County, and Mark Saults earned a place on the All-County team. The team was also able to place 5th in the District, and Mark Saults qualified for the Sectional meet. Coach Wittman sums up the season by saying. “Considering the loss of last years seniors, we did allright. We were a very young team, and had a lot of injuries. This year was basically a rebuilding year.” 57 Girls Cross Country Show Great Endurance (L-R): Coach Waters, Mary Stewart, Colleen Brehm, Jennifer Marble, Jamie ('lark, Susie Pricer, This years Girls Cross Country team was made up of five dedicated runners. Those involved were: Mary Stewart, Susie Pricer, Jamie Clark, Jennifer Marble, and Colleen Brehm. They were able to place 2nd in the North Vermilion Invitational, and finish the season with a 5-2 dual record. Jamie Clark and Susie Pricer were honored as members of the All County team. The Cross Country team will miss the talents of senior member Colleen Brehm. Letter Winners Freshman: Mary Stewart Susie Pricer Sophomores: Jamie Clark Jennifer Marble Senior: Colleen Brehm 58 Varsity Volleyball Gives It Their Best Shot Hack How (L-R): Stacie Calhoun, Lisa Wright. Middle Row: Lisa Kirkpatrick, Kelly Carnahan. Front Row: Andi Hack, Jenny Birge, Donna Fox, Betsy Cole, Dawn Trowbridge, Peggy Cox, Julie VanCamp, Coach Terry Goodner. 59 The J.V. Team Shows Their Spirit Back Row (I,-R) Andi Hack, Peggy Cox, Chris Cannon, Kara Schafer, Brenda Jones, Leslie Wahlfeldt, Teresa Barnes. (Front Row) Jenny Birge. Missy Durhin, Betsy Cole. Tara Dalle, and Susie Richardson. The comets are coached hy Mr. Terry Goodner. The Volleyball team finished the season with a 5-10 record. Girls Volleyball is a relatively new sport for Oak-wood. This is only the second year that Oakwood has had a volleyball team. Stacie Calhoun had a good year for volleyball, as she was selected for the All ECC team. Oakwood was able to defeat Newman, St. Joe, Chris-man, Potomac, and Homer. Oakwood lost to Hoopeston, Armstrong, Milford, Ridge Farm, Bismarck, Rossville, Covington, and Shiloh. Oak-wood will miss the talents of Seniors Donna Fox and Kelly Carnahan. We would like to wish next years team the best of luck. 60 Cheerleaders Show Spirit Varsity I.isa Kirkpatrick, Capt. Kelli Williams, Candy Wheller. 2nd row Sharyl Draper, Robin Hedges, Kim Carpenter, and Shelia Draper. J.V. (3rd row) Betsy Cole. Michelle Anker, l.inda l.engurg, Jenny Marble, and Amy Lockwood. Freshmen Susie Richardson. Leslie Wahlfeld. Teresa Barnes. Tara Dalle, and Jaerilyn Clark. t Sponsor Paula Harden This year the cheerleaders performed at all Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman football and basketball games. They also cheered for some of the girls’ basketball games. The cheerleaders helped to stir up school spirit by decorating the halls and leading pep assemblies before important games. Congratulations to the Varsity squad which won the cheerleading competition at the Rossville Holiday Tournament. Good Job!! The Homecoming Parade Go. Fight. Win 61 Varsity Varsity: (front 1-r) Shelia Draper, Candy Wheeler, and Sharyl Draper. Back row (1-r) Kim Carpenter, Lisa Kirkpatrick. Robin Hedges, and Kelli Williams. Cheering for the state bound football team. Junior Varsity And Freshmen Junior Varsity, Jenny Marble, Linda Lenburg, Michelle Anker, Betsy Cole, and Amy Lockwood. Comets Get Winning Season The Oakwood Comet Basketball team finished the year with a winning season, at 14-13. The Comets finished second in the E.C.C., Vermillion County tourney, and the ABL regional. All-County Basketball player, Darrin Fletcher, led the Comets in scoring with a 24.3 average points per game. Other Senior, Tom Turner, played an important part of their success. 64 Coach And The Starting Five Coach Hay Wittmann Junior Guard — Bryan Wagers Senior Forward — Tom Turner Senior Forward — Darrin Fletcher Junior Forward — Chad Barnes Junior Center — Tim Hays 65 Front row: Chuck Haga, Cahad Barnes, Bryan Wager’s, Tim Wright, Troy Hobick, Tim Denhart, Jim Wright. Back Row: Coach Ray Whittman, Darrin Fletcher, Mike Schulz, Tyron Harrison, Gary Watson, Tim Hayes, Tom Turner. 66 Front Row: Darrin King, Chuck Prunkard, Kevin West, Bret Harrison, Wayne Wynn. Middle Row: Mike Hayes, Craig Edwards, Brian Thompson, Rick Anderson, Shane Pichon, Brandon Lock. Back Row: Rob Shafer, Mark Plotner, Randy Fletcher, John Wright, Jeff Fauver, Shawn Osbourne, Coach Bob Sermack Lady Comets Score Big! Dunk it Lisa! Get out of my face! The Oakwood girls basketball team finished the year with a 23-6 record. This years team was very hard working. Even though they were down a few points in some major games, they proved themselves and came back to win. These girls showed great promise in the tournaments this year. They placed 2nd in the Jamaica Tournament; and placed 1st in the Vermilion County Conference, the ECC, the Regional, and Sectional Tournaments. The girls also advanced to the Super-Sectional Tournaments. The girls also advanced to the Super-Sectional. This is only the second time in OTHS history that the girls basketball team has made it to the Super-Sectional. We are proud of this years team, they did a super job and carried us much farther than most people expected. Oakttnod 19 l!nity 40 Oakwood 58 Milford 35 ; Oakw ood 45 Villa Grove 35 ; Oak wood 48 Unity 31 Oakwood 59 Shiloh 30 Oakwood P?, ArcolaW- 38 Oakwood 41 St. Joe 44 ] Oa k w ood 70 Kossville 47 1 Oakwood 58 Georgetown 31 1 Oakwood 57 J a ni a ica 37 Oakwood 125 Potomac 26 Oakwood 48 iiankin 55 i Oakwood 88 Chrisman 35 Oakwood 48 Armstrong 44 Oakwood 54 Gibson City 65 Oakwood 54 Jamaica 50 Oakwood 100 Chrisman 37 Oakwood 48 Cissna Park 65 Oakwood 66 Catlin 38 Oakwood 88 Georgetown 39 Oakwood Leo Bismarck 30 w ( akw ood 80 Shiloh 41 Oakw ood 47 Rossville . 41 j Oakw ood 49 Ridgefarm 32 Oakw ood 68 Schlarm a n 40 Oakwood 58 Armstrong 39 Oakwood 49 Gibson City 44 | Oakwood 57 Cissna Park 54 j Oakwood 35 Chatsworth 46 ! 67 “Never Say Die,” Lady Comets ,ori West Shows Her Form! Defense! Defense! Hands lip! Rack How (L-R): Coach Waters, Manager Kelly Carnahan, Michele Doney, Brenda Jones, Susie Pricer, Kara Schafer, Julie VanCamp. Mary Stewart, Statisticians Susan Huchel and Staci Disney. Front Row: Dawn Trowbridge, Lori West, Stacie Calhoun, Lisa Wright, Jamie Clark, Lia Biehl. JV Show Their Spunk Jv, Front Row (Left to Right): Mary Stewart, Beth Curry, Julie VanCamp, Lisa Harmeson, Second Row; Missy Durbin, Michele Doney, Lia Biehl, Susie Pricer, LeAnna Tyner, Back Row: Mgr Staci Disney, Mgr Susan Huchel, Lisa Clendenen, Deanna Divan, Brenda Jones, Kara Schafer, Lisa Hinkle, Teresa Doan, Mgr Kelly Carnahan, Coach Mike Waters. Sink it Brenda! Show us your style, Susie! Wrestlers Have Rebuilding Year Front Row L-R Bruce Musson, Bryan Clendenen, Mark Hadley, Bill Turner, Back Row Mgr. Lisa Kirkpa-tric, Greg Thomas, Brian Tharp, Sean Covert, A1 Peeler, Jeff Seyfert, Coach Mike Nolan Oakwood 9 Westville 51 5 Gibson City 60 9 Unity 58 18 Hoopeston 52 33 St. Joe. 42 20 Catlin 45 51 Paris 12 28 Bismarck 30 10 Leroy 55 26 Red Hill 41 38 Paris 36 6 Westville 57 23 Cumberland 42 19 Shelbyville 39 27 Georgetown 29 20 Champaign Central 48 -1 Monticello 60 18 Bismarck 40 40 Georgetown 24 Unity Invitational — 8th place Delevan Invitational — 11th place Gibson City Invitational — 5th place 70 Leroy Invitational — 6th place BC overpowers the opponent Individuals Receive Awards 119 — Bruce Musson (23-10) Delevan 3rd; Leroy 2nd Gibson City 5th Districts 3rd Sectional Qualifier All County 132 —- Bryan Clendenen (21-15) Unity 5th; Delevan 5th Gibson City 4th; Leroy 4th Districts 4th Sectional Qualifier All County 185 — Bill Turner (23-14) Unity 4th; Leory 3rd Districts 3rd Sectional Qualifier 155 — Brian Tharp (11-16) Leroy 5th 138 — Mark Hadley (22-10) Unity 5th; Gibson City 4th Leroy 1st; Districts 2nd Sectional Qualifier 71 Comettes Sparkle On The Dance Floor Back: Chris Cannon, Jeannie Lathrop, and Deana Parliament. Julie Thompson Middle: Michele Gherna, Julie Irvin, and Julie Lathrop. Front: Julie Thompson and Sonna Lane. Chris Cannon Track: A Rebuilding Year Back Row (L-R): Coach Blair, Danny Morman, Chuck Prunkard, Steve Coon. Mark Plotner, Mike Cline, Chad McGraw, Shap«)£lms, Tim Hadley, Greg Thomas. Middle Row: Managers Sandy Martin and Jane Minser, Troy McCarter, Way tfe'Wynn, Rick Anderson, Brett Harrison, Mike Covert, Mike Schulz, Jeff Stephens, Brian Tharp. Front Row: Gary Dennart, Bill Turner, Brad Wombles, Tyron Harrison, Brian Johnson, Brian Simmons, Mark Hadley, Jeff Crow. 74 Brian strives to win! Mike show's his strength. Senior Leaders 75 Brian Johnson Ty Sets Triple Jump Record Senior Member Tyron Harrison sets a new triple jump record at 43 7 For the most part, this was a rebuilding year for our boys track team. Although, many of the accomplishments for this years team were made by the Seniors. The Senior members were Gary Denhart, Brian Simmons, Bill Turner, Brad Wombles, Tyron Harrison, Brian Johnson, and Mark Hadley. Their talents will be greatly missed next year. One of the accomplishments for the year was made by Tyron Harrison. He was able to set a new school record in the triple jump. Mark Hadley was the only individual to make the All-County team. He did this by placing first in the pole vault in the County Meet. This years 800 Relay was also able to advance to the State Track Meet. Those involved were: Mark Hadley, Brian Johnson, Brad Wombles, and Tyron Harrison. The Acorn Staff would like to wish next years track team the best of luck! 76 Gary gives it all he’s got. Comet Runners Finish Strong Front Row (L-R): Jamie Clark, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Stacie Calhoun, Lisa Wright, Colleen Brehm, Terri Hawkins, Sharyl Draper. Middle Row: Jenny Marble, Robin Hedges, Sherri Pickett, Mary Stewart, Lia Biehl, Michele Gherna, Deanna Divan. Back Row: Coach McFarland, Manager Teresa Barnes, Kelly Carnahan. Beth Curry, Kay Clendenen, Leslie Wahlfeldt, Manager Susie Richardson. Jamie and Jenny show' their endurance. 77 Review Of 1984 The 1983-84 girls track team had a very successful year. The lady comets were able to capture both the Conference and County titles for the fourth straight year. The comets also took 1st place in the Georgetown Relays, 2nd in the Oakland Varsity Invitational, 3rd in the Gibson City Invitational, 3rd in the Oakland Fresh.-Soph. Invitational. 2nd in the North Vermilion Invitational, and 2nd in the Sectional meet. They were also able to advance 2 relays and 2 individual to the state track meet in Charleston. The Relays which advanced were the 800 and 800 Medley. Those involved were Colleen Brehm, Stacie Calhoun, Terri Hawkins, and Lisa Kirkpatrick. Leslie Wahlfeldt was also able to advance in the high jump. New school records were set in the 800 Meter Run by Freshman Deanna Divan, in the 1600 Meter Run by Sophomore Jamie Clark, and in the 200 Hurdles by Sophomore Beth Curry. The lady comets should be very proud of their many accomplishments this year. The girls track team will miss the talents of Senior members Colleen Brehm and Kelly Carnahan. Good luck next year! M' fi Colleen finishes first Front row (1-r) Jim Bostwick, Jim Yerem, John Stewert, Doug Boen, Brian Tharp, Tom Durbin, and Jeff Seyfert. Second Row (1-r) Brad Edwards, Darrin Fletcher, Troy Hobick, John Wright, Brian Thompson, and Bill Parliament. Third Row (l-r) Coach Sermak, Jeff F'auver, Randy Fletcher, Tom Turner, Tim Hays, Chad Barnes, Mark Plotner, and Tim Denhart. This year the baseball team had a season which started out pretty shaky, but toward the end of the season things improved. The team finished with a 9-8 record. The Comets beat Westville, Jamacia, Milford, St. Joesph, Chrisman, Armstrong, Potomac, and Catlin. The team even succeeded in winning the Last Central Conference title. Many of this year’s players will be returning next year; however the team will be without the services of seniors: Darrin Fletcher, Tom Turner, and Troy Hobick. The team was coached by Mr. Bob Sermak. 80 Senior Leaders Ready for the Catch Missed! 81 I Oakwood 1 Oakwood 4 Oakwood 5 Oakwood 6 Oakwood 5 Oakwood 13 Oakwood 14 Oakwood 4 Oakwood 3 Oakwood 5 Oakwood 0 Oakwood 8 Oakwood 13 Oakwood 15 Oakwood 16 Oakwood 0 Oakwood 14 SCORES Covington 5 Westville 3 Jamacia 3 Westville 7 N. Vermillion 6 Potomac 16 Milford 4 St. Joe 2 Schlarman 9 Cissna Park 10 Schlarman 10 Chrisman 2 St. Joe 5 Armstrong 9 Potomac 3 Cissna Park 17 Catlin 4 Brian covers the line. Slug it”! Coach Sermak gives the signal. Bowlers Make The Mark Bottom R. (L-R): Donna Fox, Renae Friesen, Miss Bowyer, Julie Thompson, Jeannie Lathrop, Shelly Martin, Second R. (L-R): Kim Polick, Deana Parliament, Julie Seyfert, Lisa VanCamp, Lisa Harmeson, Barb Bloomfield, Michelle Nail, Lois Ingle, Third R. (L-R): Peggy Cox, Michelle Anker, Andi Hack, Shelly Blakeney, Tracie Trimble, Ginger Peetz, Kelly Carnahan, Karla Richter, Fourth R. (L-R): Robin Greer, Lisa Tucker, Carrie Miller, Chris Cannon, Tawney Hand, LeeAnna Tyner, Shari Maskel, Jenny Thompson, Maria Weber, Fifth R. (L-R): Laura Ludwig, Leeann Fink, Deanna Goulding, Deanna Divan, Cindy Varner, Heidi Johnson, Jeanine Butler, Marsha Goble, Tara Dalle, Jerilyn Clark, Last R. (L-R): Jill Clark, Tami Elliott, Betsy Swick, Kelly Hunt, Penny Divan, Linda Lenburg, Sandy Martin, Tammy Megenhardt, Sheila Prunkard. The Interscholastic Bowling Team A fin-sihed with a successful season record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Team B also had a successful season; winning both of their meets. Team A scores: Octavia (1972) — Oakwood (2050); Decatur Eisenhower (2311) — Oak-wood (2164); Stephen Decatur (2085) — Oakwood (2141); Octavia (1954) — Oak-wood (2168); Mac Arthur (2126) — Oakwood (2176); Decatur Eisenhower (2508) — Oak-wood (2120). Districts were held on February 4 in Decatur. Our girls finished third out of a field of six. Bottom R. (1-r): Shelly Martin, Jeannie Lathrop, Julie Thompson, Miss Bowyer, Middle R. (1-r): Linda Lenburg, Julie Seyfert, Deana Parliament, Top r. (1-r): Kelly Carnahan, Maria Weber, Lisa Tucker. 83 Students Travel To Europe A Swiss chalet in the Alps On June 10th, ten Oakwood High School students, the Anderson’s, and nine other adults left Chicago to spend two weeks touring Europe. After a year of fund raising, they traveled through Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and West Germany. Highlights of the trip were a trip to the Matterhorn, a visit to the Spanish riding school in Vienna, and a cruise on Lake Lucerne. They returned on June 24th. A vineyard and castle on the Rhine 86 Students going to Europe are: Mrs. Norma Anderson, Ginger Peetz, Delynn Sperry, Susie Pricer, Dawn Trowbridge, Missy Keller, Chris Cannon, Karen Burgin, Jim Verhoven, Tom Durbin, Wayne Wynn, and Brett Harrison. Students Study In Hawaii Last summer eight students and four adults left OTHS bound for Hawaii for a two-week expedition. While in Ohau they traveled all over the island visiting many places including the Polynesian Cultural Center, Pearl Harbor, the Honalulu Zoo, Waikiki Beach, and to a luau. They were even able to see KRUSH Hawaii’s hottest rock group. They stayed in Maui for three days. One morning they travled to Halekala Mountain to see the sunrise at 10,000 feet. In Hawaii they stayed in Kona and Hilo. They visited Volcano National Park. The volcano Kileau was steaming and erupted two days after they left. Front Sandy Martin, Teresa Burgin, Kelly Hunt, and Karen Burgin. Back Karla Richter, Julie Irvin, Ginger Peetz, and Mike Covert. Lights, Camera, Action “Junior Class” Front Row: (Left to Right): Mrs. Mary Wright, Robin Greer, Tralisa Lathrop, Kathy Fourez, Jim Wright, Back Row: Lisa VanCamp, Jeff Stephens, Jerry Rasberry, Todd Creason, Brian Claypool, Vince Hays, Jim Fleming, Jamie Davis. Untie Him Fast! HELP! SOMEBODY HELP! 88 Dramatics Hold A Dinner Theater Front Row: (Left to Right) (Sitting): Staci Disney, dames Chrzanoski, Brian Claypool, Doug Richter, Mrs. Mary Wright, Tralisa Lathrop. (Second Row): Debhi Harris, Miasha Seymour, Robyn Steers, Mary-Margaret Greer, Jill Porter, Kim VadeBonCoeur, Karla Richter, (Back Row): Jim Fleming, Jeff Stephens, Chip Childress, Bill Turner, Jerry Rasberry. Front Row: (Left to Right): Karla Richter, Robin Greer, Michelle Darling, Robbie Mineo, Jim Wright, Staci Disney, Tralisa Lathrop, Mrs. Mary Wright, (Second Row): Robert Wade, Tammy Finney, Debbi Harris, Mary-Margaret Greer, Kathy Fourez, Miasha Seymour, Brian Claypool, Robyn Steers, Lisa VanCamp, Mary Tellier, (Back Row): James Chrzanoski, Doug Richter, Vince Hays, Chip Childress, Jill Porter, Kim VadeBonCoeur, Jill Clark, Jeff Stephens, Bill Turner, Jerry Rasberry, Jim Fleming, Scott Blake. 89 Up Where We Belong — Homecoming 1983 90 The 1983 Homecoming Court (I to r): Freshmen attendant, Susie Richardson; Ron Weddle; Sophomore attendant, Kim Carpenter; Ryan Downing; Junior attendant, Sharyl Draper; Craig Bensyl; Queen Missy Keller; King Tod Terry; 1982 Queen Jill Trowbridge; 1982 King Randy Marsh; Senior attendant Amy DeRay; Brian Clendenen; Senior attendant Kelli Williams; Darrin Fletcher; Senior attendant Kim VadeBonCouer; Gary Denhart. Crownbearer Brandon Verho-ven and Flowergirl Tammy Service. Couples slow dance to music by D102’s Bod Taylor The royal court dances to conclude the coronation Homecoming Queen Missy Keller and King Tod Terry Ron Weddle and Susie Richardson Bryan Clendenen and Amy DeRay Craig Bensyl and Sharyl Draper 1 Gary Denhart and Kim VadeBon Couer m Ryan Downing and Kim Carpenter in Fletcher and Kelli Williams Brandon Verhoven and Tammy Service The 1983 Homecoming festivities began with a week of dress up days prior to the game and dance. On Friday there was a pep assembly and a parade. This year the parade grew in size to include many entries from school organizations and others. Each of the classes entered floats which carried the theme of beating the Cumberland pirates. The senior class won the float competition with their entry which showed an Oakwood football player reaching the gold after beating a pirate. Later in the evening there was a football game pitting the Comets against the Cumberland Pirates. The Comets won the gridiron battle with a 43-0 score. On Saturday night the homecoming dance was held. The music was played by Bob Taylor of D102. At 8:30 coronation began with the entrance of all the attendants, the 1982 king and queen, and this year’s king and queen attendants. It was then announced that Missy Keller had been choosen as homecoming queen and Tod Terry, Homecoming King. “Up Where We Belong” was played as Missy and Tod began the coronation dance. Classes Choose Attendants Reminiscences Of Homecoming ’83 Seniors Lead the Way Juniors Cleaned the Pirates Sophomore Comets are HUNGRY’! Freshmen I)o It the Comet Way 92 Students And Parents SWAP! Ms. Trowbridge receives her report card. Parents listen intently? Ms. Ludwig discusses the events. Students and Parents traded places for a day for the eighth annual S.W.A.P. Day. S.W.A.P. stands for Students With Active Parents. Parents come to school in place of their student. They can gain first hand experience of what a student goes through during a school day. Parents go from class to class, taking notes, turning in homework, and receiving the next day’s assignment. We are very proud and thankful for such active and concerned parents. Community Unit Dist. 76 Jtmmu Pigs, Supt. High School Principal Gltnn E Kaavtr Oak wood Township High School R. R. 2 Fithian. IL 61844 Phone 354 2358 Dear Student, We thought you would be interested in the progress report concerning your parent's attendance in school today. Attendance.......................A ♦ Participation....................A ♦ Conduct..........................A ♦ You can be very proud that your parent took the interest and time to attend school in your place today. Sincerely, ■style . i. }{jbLvts . Glenn E. Keever Principal ♦nmwmwimwMniiniiiiii� Sweethearts Dance Again Leanna and Tim dance Couples enjoy a slow dance The Queen is announced The 1984 Sweethart Dance was held on February 18 in the High School Gym. “Uncle” Bob Taylor, a local Disk Jockey, played the music for the dance. This year’s Queen was Shelly England and she was escorted by her father as were all the rest of the candidates and attendants. 95 Queen Candidates Queen Candidate April Ilazelbaker Queen Candidate Shelley England Queen Candidate Lisa Rockwell Queen Candidate Lori Snider The Queen’s dance 1981 Sweethart Dance Queen: Shelly England and her Father. The Royal Court: Freshman Attendant. Michelle Jackson and father; Sophomore Attendant. LeeAnn Tyner and father; junior Attendant, Sonya Nunn and father; 1984 Queen Shelley England and father; 1983 Queen Billie Jo Nail and father; Queen Candidate Lori Snider and father; Queen Candidate Lisa Rockwell and father; and Queen Candidate April llazelbaker and father. 97 Tonight: Prom Night 1984 The Royal Court The 1984 Junior Senior Prom was held on April 28th at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Danville. The dinner dance was held between 6:30 and 11:30 p.m.. The coronation took place at 9:30. Above are pictured the 1984 Prom King and Queen: Bryan Clendenen and Missy Keller and their court. Back row (left to right): Darrin Fletcher, Tod Terry, Craig Bensyl, Randy Marsh — 1983 Prom King, Bryan Clendenen, and Gary Denhart. Middle Row (left to right): Lisa McClure, Amy DeRay, Kelli Williams, Jill Trowbridge — 1983 Prom Queen, and Kim Va-deBonCouer. Front Row (left to right): Flower Girl Lindsay Davis, 1984 Prom Queen Missy Keller, and Crown Bearer Tommy Huls. Music for the evening was provided by “Uncle” Bob Taylor of WDNL-D102 radio station. A very nice evening was enjoyed by all who attended. This evening contained many of Oak-wood’s traditions including the roast of the seniors given by Mr. Ray Wittmann and a new, but continuing tradition given by the seniors of roasting a teacher. This year Mrs. Judy Steffen was the recipient of the senior roast. Troy Hobick visits with Mrs. Steffen Bob Taylor and Lindsay discuss the mysteries of life. The new Mrs. S. The Teachers Roast is the seniors new way of “paying back” the teachers for the different classroom experiences. This roast is sure to become a tradition. The victim this year was Ms. Steffen. Is Dave proposing? Troy and Mrs. Steffen(?) enjoy a drink. Mr. Wittmann delivers the class prophecy. Darrin and Tod understand the joke. However, this table doesn’t understand it. Participants Honored Interscholastic Bowlers Receive Honors This year there were a variety of banquets held to honor their participants. On these pages we would like to honor some of the people who have worked hard. In the pictures at the top of the page, the interscholastic bowlers are honored. Their banquet was held at the Moose Lodge in Danville. Miss Dana Bowyer was their bowling sponsor for the year. Everyone had some adjusting to do, as she became used to the bowling program, and as the bowlers adjusted to a new sponsor. Congratulations on a fine year! Pictured below are three girls who participated in Co-mettes for four straight years. These girls had to be very dedicated and gave up a Bowling Sponsor — Miss Bowyer lot of their spare time. Since Comettes do so many different things and do give up so much of their time, very few girls participate for four years. This year we were fortunate enough to have three girls do this. Congratulations and best of luck, you will be greatly missed next year. Four Year Comettes Honors Honors Honors Mr. Shafer is surprised to receive the 1983-84 ACORN Dedication NHS Members honored at Banquet Speechless? Mr. Shafer is shown in the picture at the left as he passes out the honor cords to the Senior NHS members. With this being only one of the activities Mr. Shafer participates in, he is pictured above receiving a placque. This placque was given to him to represent the 1983-84 yearbook dedication. We would again like to thank Mr. Shafer for everything he has 103 done for us. Students And Faculty Participate In Programs Illinois Governmental Internship Program Teresa Burgin participated in the 1983-1984 Illinois Governmental Internship Program. This program is sponsored by the Springfield Public Schools and Illinois State Board of Education. The students who are selected to participate take a semester sabatical from their regular studies during their senior year. Interns move to Springfield and live with new houseparents and housefamilies throughout the city. Teresa did her internship at the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. She worked in the Small Business Assistance Office under the direction of her sponsor Ms. Vickie Kovski. She worked with small business hotline, the Governor’s Small Business Advisory Commission, and the Small Business Development Center Program. When asked she stated, “the experience I gained at DCCA and just from being in the program and learning to work in the government system was terrific. I am really glad to have been lucky enough to be selected to participate.” Teresa Burgin Master Teacher Program This year the Illinois General Assembly allocated funds for the institution of a program to recognized outstanding teachers. Mrs. Norma Anderson was selected as one of five Master Teachers from Vermilion County. To be selected she was nominated and had to write a paper on her teaching philosophies. For being selected Mrs. Anderson received a cash award and other awards. Mrs. Anderson is now under consideration as the 1984 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Anderson has been teaching at Oak-wood for 11 years. She graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor of science in education with a major in Spanish and a minor in Biology. She teaches Spanish I-IV and Biology I-IV. While at Oakwood she has been a class advisor and organizer of many trips to Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe. She is also Scholastic Bowl coach and International Club advisor. National Merit Scholarship Program Mark Hadley Mark Hadley received a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. He received this award for placing in the upper percentage of students who take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. NHS Members Honored First Row (L-R): Lisa McClure, Jenny Birge, Amy DeRay, Jane Minser, Penny Divan. Second Row: Dave McClintock, Robyn Steers, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Kelli Williams, Renae Friesen, Bryan Wagers, Bryan Clendenen, Mark Hadley, Darrin Fletcher, Bruce Musson, Tom Durbin. Third Row: Lisa Wright, Terri Hawkins, Deana Parliment, Anna Barnes, Robin Greer, Lisa Tucker, Carrie Miller, Jeannie I.athrop, Kelly Hunt, Michelle Darling, Ginger Peet ., Kelly Carnahan, Troy Hobick, Tom Dalbey, Tom Goble, Tom Rieden. Fourth Row: Brad Edwards, Chad Barnes, Mike Covert, Bill Howie. Not Pictured Teresa Burgin. New National Honor Society Members Honored. On May 7 Oakwood held its annual National Honor Society Banquet. The program was led off by a dinner, followed by speeches from the officers, the induction of new members, and the presentation of gold cords to the seniors. The night was also highlighted with some comments about each of the seniors by Mr. Shafer. On December 22 Mr. Shafer held a Christmas party for the Senior NHS members. The evening started out with refreshments and various games, but ended rather abruptly because of inclement weather. Although, I am sure that the party and the blizzard-like conditions of the evening will not be easily forgotten. The officers are Darrin Fletcher — Pres., Kelli Williams Vice-Pres., and Amy DeRay Sec. Brad Key •Penny Divan •Tom Durbin •Tom Goble •Darrin Fletcher •Renae Friesen Robin Greer •Mark Hadley Terri Hawkins •Troy Hobick •Bill Howie Kelly Hunt Lisa Kirkpatrick Jane Minser •Bruce Musson •Deana Parliament Ginger Peetz •Tom Rieden •Robyn Steers Lisa Tucker Bryan Wagers •Kelli Williams Lisa Wright Advisor — Mr. Shafer •Indicates Two Year Member Students And Faculty Receive Recognition This year Oakwood held its Honors Banquet in the evening instead of during school hours. Many parents and students were pleased with the change which allowed for the banquet to become an even more special event. One hundred and five students and two faculty members received awards. Mrs. Norma Anderson received a plaque from her col-legues to commemorate being named as an Illinois Master Teacher. Mr. Robert Shafer was recepient of the yearbook dedication. Students were recognized for many activities. Some of them included: the Doyle and Charlene Collins Award, Troy Hobick; Governmental Internship, Teresa Burgin; Outstanding Business Student, Kelli Williams; Bausch and I.omb Science Award, Mark Hadley; Illinois Science Teachers Award, Tom Reiden, Outstanding Senior FHA, Lisa Rockwell; Frank Gannet Newspaper Carrier Scholarship, Mark Hadley; Illinois State Scholars; Presidential Fitness Awards; National Honor Society, AAA Motor Club Essay Finalist; DAR SAR Kelli Williams and Mark Hadley; Valedictorian Salutatorian Mark Hadley and Anna Barnes; William Fletcher King Scholarship, Penny Divan; Alumni Award, Kelly Carnahan; and many other awards. Mrs. Wright awards Dramatic prizes. Mrs. Anderson — Illinois Master Teacher Mr. Shafer receives yearbook dedication and standing O Tom Dalbey, Senior Ag Student Kelli and Mark receive DAR SAR award 109 Mark receives Army Reserves Award Chemistry and Physics Olympiad Awards Mrs. Anderson with Science Olympiad Winners Troy receives Doyle and Charlene Collins scholarship Dr. Ellis presents Internship plaque Ms. Fathauer with senior librarians Gerald Schmidt, 12 years perfect attendance. The Best Of The Class Of ’84 DAR SAR Kelli Williams Mark Hadley Valedictorian Salutatorian Mark Hadley Anna Barnes ©aktooob Ijtgh J chool Jfiith pribe of achietoement toe stribe totoarb the future. JFtlleb tuith optimism anb secure in the ronfibenre that toe toill attain surcess anb happiness in life’s fulfillment. (She (Class of 1984 (Daktooob School announces its Baccalaureate anb (Commencement (Exercises JFribay evening. Slay ttoenty-fifth Nineteen hunbreb anb eighty-four at setoen o dork ®aktooob Ijigh ifcrhool The Class Of ’84 Moves Forward Missy Keller and Tod Terry Anna Barnes and Mark Hadley orts Graduation was held at 7:00 p.m. on May 25, 1984 at Oak-wood High School. Because of inclement weather the services were held in the gymnasium. This year there were 94 graduating seniors. The valedictorian was Mark Hadley and the salutatorian was Anna Barnes. The class was pronounced graduated by Mr. Glenn Keever. They received their diplomas from Mr. Page and the Oakwood School Board of Education. There was an ensemble presented by the senior girls. This group included Robyn Steers, Amy DeRay, Missy Keller, Kim VadeBonCouer, Co-leen Brehm, and Kelli Williams. We would like to wish the Class of ’84 the best of luck in the future. Congratulations! Is Tom happy? Are you ready for the diplomas 115 116 Darrin Fletcher receives his diploma Senior Brag Sheets PENNY MARIK BAILEY Band I Music Contest 1 ANNA MARIE BARNES BANANA Annual Staff 1 Comettes 1, 2, 3 F.F.A. 2 International Club 4 JETS Team -I National Honor Society 3, 4 Scholastic Bowl 3, 4 M.V.P. 4 All-County I Top Ten (Academic) 1. 2. 3. 1 Who’s Who in High School Students Spanish 2, 3 Student Forum 3 Biology Olympiad I Chemistry Olympiad 4 Physics Olympiad 4 Regional Gifted Computer Contest 4 E.UContest 4 Who's Who in High School Students I Salutatorian 4 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 CRAIG ALLEN BKNSYL Junior Advisory Council 3 Occupations 4 Top Ten (Academic) 1 Student Forum 3 SCOTT BLAKE Annual Staff 4 Band 1. 3 Dramatics 1, 3, 4 Mouse that Roared 1 M A S H 3 Christmas Play 3 My Sister Eileen 3 Happy Days 3 Arsenic ft Old Lace 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Equipment Manager 1. 2, 3, 4 Speech Contest 3 Student Council 1, 2. 3. 4 COLLEEN BRKHM BO Annual Staff 3, 4 Band 1 Cheerleading I Chorus 4 Class Officer 2, 3 Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 3 M A� SMI 3 F.H.A. 2 International Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 Librarians 2 Music Contest 1 Oak News Staff 3. 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4 Track I, 2, 3, 4 All-County 1, 2. 3. 4 All-Conference 1, 2, 3. 4 M.V.P. 4 Volleyball 3 ANTHONY W. Bl KRESS TONY TERESA SUE BURGIN Annual Staff 1. 2. 3. 4 Section Editor 2 Photography Editor 3 Co-Editor-In-Chief I Bowling 2. 3 Cross Country Manager 2 Dramatics 1. 3, 4 The Mouse That Roared 1 M.A.S.H. 3 My Sister Eileen 3 International Club 1. 2. 3. 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 Quill ft Scroll 2. 3. 4 Scholastic Bowl 2. 3 Speech Contest 3 Student Forum 3 Students to Hawaii 3 Top Ten (Academic) 1. 2, 3, 4 Who’s Who in High School Students Spanish 3. 4 Dramatics 3, 4 English 3 Illinois Governmental Internship Program 4 Outstanding Spanish Student 4 American Assn, of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Award 4 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 University of Illinois Employees and Dependents Scholarship 4 KELLY JKAN CARNAHAN CARNY Annual Staff 2. 3, 4 Sports Editor 3 Co-Kditor-in-Chief 4 Basketball 1. 2. 4 Manager 4 Bowling 1. 2. 3. 4 Interscholastic 3. 4 Cross Country 2 Dramatics 1 The Mouse That Roared 1 International Club 2. 3, 4 JETS Team 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Office Help I Quill ft Scroll 3. 4 Softball 1 Track I, 2. 3. 4 All Conference 3 Manager 2 All-County 1, 4 Top Ten (Academic) 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2. 3, 4 Who’s Who in High School Students Foreign Languages 2, 3 English 3 Physics Olympiad 4 Alumni Award 4 JOSEPH R. CARSON JOSEPH Art Club 1. 2. 3. 4 F.F.A. 1. 2 TODD ALLEN CESSNA TOAD Baseball 1, 2 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 CLIFFORD CHIP CHILDRESS Art Club 3, 4 Band 1, 3 Dramatics 1, 3. 4 Arsenic ft Old Lace 4 Requiem for a Small Town 3 M A S H 3 Golf I. 2. 3 Music Contest 2 Oak News Staff 4 Prom 4 Speech Contest 3, I Who’s Who in High School Students Dramatics 3 JAMES LEE CHRZANOSKI Football 1, 4 Wrestling 2 JAMIE CLANCY GRUNCY Basketball 1 Golf 1. 2. 3 JILL ANN CLARK BEAKER Annual Staff 2. 3. 4 Bowling 1. 2. 3. 4 Cheerleading 2 Comettes 1 Dramatics 3. 4 Oak News Staff 4 Occupations 4 Speech Contest 3 Students to Hawaii 1 Track 2 BRIAN EUGENE CLAYPOOL CLAY, POOU E.T. Annual Staff 2. 3, 4 Sports Editor 4 Band 1. 2 Class President 4 Dramatics 1. 3. 4 Thespian 4 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 International Club 2. 3, 4 Oak News Staff 4 Sports Editor 4 Quill ft Scroll 3. 4 Speech Contest 4 Student Council 4 BRYAN JAMES CLENDENEN B.C. Basketball 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Sadie Hawkins — Lil Abner of ’81 Sweetheart Escort 2 Student Forum 3 Wrestling 3, 4 Prom King 4 Homecoming King Candidate 4 BRIAN KEITH DALBKY 1)00 B TOM L. DALBKY DOOBER F.F.A. 1. 2, 3 Greenhand 1 National Honor Society 3, 4 Occupations 3, 4 Top Ten (Academic) 3, 4 Student Forum 3 MICHELLE SUZANNA DARLING SOFTSHKLI. Art Club 3 Dramatics 1, 4 The Mouse That Roared 1 A Gift for Paula 4 International Club 2, 3, 4 JETS Team 3, 4 National Honor Society 4 Scholastic Bowl 2, 3, 4 Students to Hawaii 1 Top Ten (Academic) 1. 2, 3 Who’s Who in High School Students French 2 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 BARBARA ELLEN DKFFKNBAUGH BARB F.H.A. 4 Kitchen Help 2 GARY ALLEN DENHART BIG FOOT Basketball 1 Football 1, 2. 3, I All Conference 2, 3, 4 All County 2. 3, 4 Captain 4 2nd Team All-Area I Junior Advisory Council 3 Prom King Candidate 4 Sadie Hawkins 3 Track I, 2. 3. I Who’s Who in High School Athletics AMY ELIZABETH DE RAY AME Annual Staff 2. 3, 4 Basketball Statistician 3 Bowling 1, 3, 4 Cheerleading 1, 2 J.V. Captain 2 Class Secretary 1 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 Homecoming Attendant 2 Queen Candidate 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Secretary 4 Occupations 4 Office Help 2. 3 Prom Queen Candidate 4 Track 1. 2. 3 Top Ten (Academic) 1 Volleyball 3 Who’s Who in High School Students English 2 TIM ALAN DE VORE ROD Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 My Sister Eileen 3 Golf 1. 2 PENNY MICHELLE DIVAN Annual Staff 3 Bowling I, 2. 3, 4 Class Treasurer 3 Dramatics 1 The Mouse That Roared 1 International Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Occupations 4 Top Ten (Academic) 1, 2, 3. 4 Volleyball 2. 3 Who’s Who in High School Students Spanish 2 William Fletcher King Scholarship 4 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 MARY LOUISE DODSON WEEZE AND TWARP Band Flags 2 Bowling 1, 2, 3 Occupations 4 Office Help 1 RYAN NEAL DOWNING CHUNKA Bt’NKA Dramatics 3 Happy Days 3 Occupations 4 TAMARA SUE ELLIOTT SKIPPY Annual Stuff -I Cheerleuding 1, 2 Dramatic 3 International Club I, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 1, 2, I Speech Contest 3 Student Council 2, 3 SHKLLKY MARIK ENGLAND SHKLI. Howling 3 F.H.A. 3. 4 Librarian 2, 3, 4 Sweetheart Queen 4 DARRIN GLEN FLETCHER FLBTCH Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 M.V.P. 2. 3. 4 All-Conference Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 All-Tourney All-County All-Conference All-State Honorable Mentioned ('las President 1, 2, 3. 4 Dramatic 3 M A 8 H 3 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Captain 4 All-Area All-County All-Conference Homecoming King Candidate 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 President 4 Prom King Candidate 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3 Top Ten (Academic) 3 Scholar Athlete 4 Rick Gross Scholarship 4 JONATHAN SCOTT FOLEY BUCK Baseball 2, 3 Football I Track 1 Trash Crew 3. I DONNA DOREEN FOX LITTLE FOX IK Bowling 2, 3 Junior Advisory Council 3 Office Help 3 Student Council 2, 3 Treasurer 3 Volleyball 2 RENAE DAWN FRIESEN NAE Annual Staff 1, 2, 3. 4 Section Editor 4 Baseball Statistician 2. 3. 4 Bowling I. 2, 3, 4 Cheerleading 2, 3 J.V. 2 Varsity 3 Captain 3 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 Happy Days 3 Football Statistician 1 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Occupations 4 Office Help 2. 3. I Softball 1 Student Council 2, I Corresponding Sec. I Top Ten (Academic) 1, 2, 3. I Who's Who in High School Students 3 TIMOTHY ALAN GILKISON BLUE. BLUE GIL, LITTLE GILL Art Club 2. 3. 4 Wrestling I TOM MARK GOBLE Basketball 2 National Honor Society 3, 4 Students to Hawaii I DEANNA MARIE HADDEN DEE. Bowling 1, 2 Occupations 4 MARK ALFRED HADLEY Class Vice-President 2. 3. 4 Cross Country 3 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 Football 4 International Club 2. 3. 4 JETS Team 3. 4 First in Math 3, 4 First in Chemistry 3, 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 Scholastic Bowl 3, 4 J.V. Captain 3 Class Of ’84 Varsity Captain I Track 2. 3. 4 Top Ten (Academics) I, 2, 3, 4 Who's Who in High School Students Foreign Languages 2. 3 Wrestling 2. 3. 4 Valedictorian 4 Rausch Laumh Science Award 4 National Merit Commendation 4 Gannett Scholarship 4 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 CHUCK W. HAGA HUCK Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1. 2, 3 Occupations 4 Trash Crew 2. 3 Track I. 2 TYRON JAMES HARRISON TY RONE Rand 1, 2 Vice-President 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1. 2. 3. I Honorable Mention All-County Honorable Mention All-Conference Track 1, 2. 3. 4 All-Conference APRIL LYNN HAZELBAKER Chorus 2, 3 Dramatics 3. 4 F.H.A. 3. 4 Treasurer 4 Librarians 3 Music Content 3 Speech Contest 3 Sweetheart Queen Candidate 4 GREG ALAN HINKLE PORKY Dramatics 1. 2, 3, 4 Football 1. 2. 3 TROY LYN HOBICK VIRGIL WARD Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Football 1. 2. 3 JETS Team 4 2nd in Graphics Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3. 4 Student Council 3, 4 President 4 Top Ten (Academic) 1, 2, 3, 4 Who’s Who in High School Students 3. 4 Student Forum 3 Illinois State Scholar 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 Doyle Collins Scholarship 4 WILLIAM SCOTT HOWIE WILBUR. CASPER Annual Staff I, 2, 3. 4 Band 1, 2 Cross Country 2 International Club 2. 3, 4 JETS Team 3, I Music Contest 1, 2 National Honor Society 3. 4 Scholastic Bowl 2. 3. 4 Top Ten (Academic) 2. 3. 4 Who’s Who in High School Students Foreign Language 2. 3 Votec Business Contest First in Spelling 4 Student Forum 3 U.A.W’. Essay Contest W’inner 3 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 KELLY BETH HUNT SUNSHINE. MIKE. GENERAL Annual Staff 3. 4 Bowling 2. 3. 4 Most Improved 2 International Club 2. 3. 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 Students to Hawaii 3 Volleyball 2. 3 Who’s Who in French 2, 3 BRIAN K. JOHNSON-MAGIC Basketball 1. 2 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 All-County 4 Honorable Mention All-Conference Track 1. 2. 3. 4 All-Conference 1. 4 LORI ANN JOHNSON LJ. Annual Staff 3 F.H.A. 2. 3. 4 Point Chairman Occupations 4 Oak New Staff 3 Sweetheart Attendant 2 MELISSA KAY KELLER MISSY Art Club I. 2. 3. 4 Art Contest — Best in Show Bowling 1. 2, 3 M A S H 3 Homecoming Attendant 1 Queen 4 International Club 3. 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 Office Help 2. 3. I Prom Queen 4 Sadie Hawkins — Daisy Mae 1 Students to Europe 4 Track 2 Wrestling Manager 2. 3 TROY ALVIS KING F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 JOHN ROCKO KNF.F. Dramatics 3, 4 M A S H 3 CHAD LANE F.F.A. 1,3,4 Occupation I SONNA DAWN LANE BIG AL Annual Staff 1. 2. 3. 4 Bowling 1. 2, 3, 4 Comettes I. 2. 3. 4 Dramatics 2 International Club 2. 3. 4 Oak News Staff 4 Occupations 4 Quill Scroll 4 Student Council 4 Students to Hawaii 1 Volleyball 2. 3 Student Forum 3 JEANNIE ANN LATHROP Band 1 Bowling 3, 4 Interscholastic 4 Comettes 2, 3, 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 Occupations 4 DARRELL E. LEE F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 SHELLY ANN MARTIN Bowling I, 2. 3, 4 Interscholastic 1. 2, 3. 4 Dramatics 3. 4 Librarians 2 SHARI LYNN MASKKL HUMAN BEAN Annual Staff 4 Basketball Manager 1. 2 Bowling I. 2, 3, 4 International Club 2. 3. 4 Students to Hawaii 1 Track 1, 2 DAVID LEE MC CLINTOCK II BARNEY Baseball 2. 3 Football 1, 2. 3. 4 Jim Rebmann Award 4 International Club 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3. 4 Oak News Staff 4 Sports Editor 4 Wrestling 1 LISA LEANN MC CLURE LES Annual Staff 2 Rowling 3 International Club 3 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Occupations 3, 4 Prom Queen Candidate 3, 4 Students to Hawaii 1 PAMELA JANE MEYERS PLASMA F.H.A. 3. 4 Oak News Staff 4 Occupations 4 Sweetheart Attendant 3 NATHAN T. MILLER NAT LARRY ALAN MORRIS Art Club I. 2 Kitchen Help 1, 2 Wrestling 1 BRUCE ALAN MUSSON NOSE F.F.A. 1. 2, 3 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Occupations 4 Student Council 3 Top Ton (Academic) 1. 2. 3. 4 Wrestling 1. 2, 3. 4 Captain 4 PENNY RAE MYERS KNOT HEAD Hand Majorette 2 F.H.A. 2. 3. 4 Sweetheart Attendant 2 TIM T. PARKS F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4 Football 1 DEAN A FAYE PARLIAMENT LEROY. WEANA Annual Staff 2. 3, I Ada Editor 4 How linn 1, 2. 3. 4 Interacholaatic 3, 4 Comettea 1, 2. 3. 4 International Club 2. 3, 4 JETS Team 4 3rd in Hiology National Honor Society 3. 4 Softball 1 Track I. 2 Who's Who in High School Students Spanish 3 Student Forum 3; National Olympiad Biology Teat Winner 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 GINGER ANN PEETZ Annual Staff 3, 4 Section Editor 4 F.H.A. 2. 3. I National Honor Society 4 Quill Scroll 3. 4 Students to Europe 4 Students to Hawaii 3 Track 2. 3 Student Forum 3 CHUCK PERRY GAYLORD Football 1 Occupations 4 DOUGLAS E. RICHTER Hasketball 1 Dramatics 3. 4 My Sister Eileen 3 M A S H 3 Christmas Play 3 Recipe for Happiness 4 Football I. 2. 3. 4 All-County All-Conference TOM RI EDEN Haseball 2. 3 JETS Team 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 Illinois Science Teachers Award 4 LISA KAY ROCKW'ELL Chorus 1. 2 Dramatics 1. 3. 4 F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 President 4 Outstanding Sr. Student 4 Music Contest 2 Speech Contest 3 Student Council 3 Sweetheart Attendant 1 Queen Candidate 4 Wrestling Scorer 3 MELANIE DIANNE RODRIGUEZ FRANK Howling 3 Music Contest 2. 3. 4 LORI ANN ROUSE KNUCKLEHEAD Hand 2 Rowling 1 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 F.H.A. I. 2. 3. 4 Kitchen Help 3 Librarians 1. 2 Oak News Staff 4 DAVID BRUCE RUTLEDGE Hasketball Manager 1 GERALD JAMES SCHMIDT 4 Yr. Perfect Attendance CRYSTAL ANN SCHRADER Art Club 1 Howling 3 Chorus 2 Dramatics 3 F.H.A. 3. 4 Librarians 2. 3. 4 Music Contest 2 Occupations 4 Wrestling Scorekeeper 3 STEPHEN RAYMOND SCHULZ Dramatics 2 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 KENNETH WILLIAM SHEPHERD SAPLING Annual Staff 4 Art Club 3, 4 Art Contest 3 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 Golf I. 2. 3. 4 Most Improved 2 International Club 3, 4 Oak News Staff 4 Editor-in-Chief 4 BRIAN CARL SIMMONS HIGGINS Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 My Sister Eileen 3 Football I, 2. 4 Students to Hawaii 1 Track I. 2. 3. 4 RANDAL JESS SIMPSON SCANDALI. RANDALL Football I. 4 Sweetheart Escort 3 DELETTA SMITH DEE Chorus I. 2 Dramatics 3. 4 F.H.A. 1. 3. 4 Kitchen Help 3 Librarians 3. 4 JERRY EARL SNIDER SNIDELY Hasketball 1 Manager 2 Chorus 1. 2 F.F.A. 1 LORI LYNN SNIDER WIGGLES Chorus 3 Dramatics 1 F.F.A. I F.H.A. 4 Music Contest 1 Student Council 1 Sweetheart Attendant 1 ROBYN ELIZABETH STEERS ROB Annual Staff 2 Hand 1 Chorus 1 Comettes 2. 3 Dramatics 4 International Club 3. 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 Speech Contest 4 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 BETSY JEAN SWICK Annual Staff 2. 3, 4 Rowling 3. 4 Dramatics I International Club 2. 3, 4 Top Ten (Acudemic) 1 Presidential Academic Fitness 4 TOD ALAN TERRY T.T. Hasketball 1 Class Vice-President I Dramatics 3 Happy Davs 3 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 All-County All-Conference 2nd Team All-Area Co-Captain M.V.P. Homecoming King Prom King Candidate 4 Sadie Hawkins — Lil Abner 2 Track 1. 2. 3 Who’s Who in High School Students Sports 4 DONNA GAY THOMPSON F.H.A. 2, 3. 4 Librarians 2, 3. 4 Sweetheart Queen Candidate 4 JENNY SUE THOMPSON JENNY BEAR Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4 Comettes 2, 3 Softball 1 JULIE BETH THOMPSON PUGSLY. SMURF Bow’ling Interscholastic 4 Comettes 1, 2. 3. 4 Occupations 4 Softball 1 KEVIN EUGENE THOMPSON THOMAS EUGENE TURNER TOMMY T.. THE GIMP Art Club Art Contest First Place 4 Haseball 2. 3. 4 Hasketball 1, 3. 4 All-County Honorable Mention All-Conference Honorable Mention WILLIAM FREDRICK TURNER Annual Staff 4 Cross Country 1. 2 Dramatics 3, 4 Football 3, 4 All-Conference All-County 4 Track 1. 2. 4 Captain 4 Wrestling 1. 2. 3. 4 Jim Rebmnnn Memorial Award 4 KIMBERLY SUE VADK HON COEUR KIM Class Officer 2. 4 Comettes 1, 2 Dramatics 3, 4 Homecoming Queen Candidate 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 Occupations 4 Office Help 3 Prom Queen Candidate 4 Sadie Hawkins 3 Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4 Track 2 Who’s Who in High School Students Speech Dramatics 3. 4 Wrestling Manager 2 Best Femule Thespian of 1983 TIM PERKY VERHOEVEN Dramatics 1. 3. 4 Football 4 Students to Hawaii 1 Trash Crew 4 TERRY WILLIAM WALKER Haseball 1 RONALD R. WEDDLE Hasketball 2 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Homecoming Escort I Occupations 4 Trash Crew 3. 4 Track 3 Wrestling 1 LORI LYNN WEST LOR Hasketball I. 2, 3, 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 Office Help 3. 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4 Secretary 2. 3 Vice-President 4 Volleyball 2 DEION DAY WHITE WHITE DOG KELLY LYNN W ILLIAMS KEL Annual Staff 1. 2. 3 Howling I, 2. 3. 4 Interscholastic 2, 3 Cheerleading 2, 3. I J.V. 2 Varsity 3, 4 Captain 4 Comettes 1 Dramatics 3 M A S H 3 Happy Days 3 Homecoming Attendant 3 Queen Candidate 4 International Club 2. 4 Junior Advisory Council 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Vice-President 4 Office Help 3. 4 Prom Queen Candidate 4 Sadie Hawkins — Daisy Mae 2 Speech Contest 3 Students to Hawaii 1 Track 2 Top Ten (Academic) I. 2. 3, 4 Who’s Who in High School Students Spanish 2, 3 D.A.R. 4 Outstanding Business Student 4 TROY LEE WOLFE WOLFEY. D.C. Hasketball 1. 2. 3 Dramatics 3 My Sister Eileen 3 Football 3, 4 Occupations 4 Track 1, 2. 3 Trash Crew 3 BRADLEY EUGENE WOMBLES WOMBAT Kitchen Help 3 Track 3. 4 RON LEE YOUNG MR. Y.. YOUNGSTER. PEDRO Baseball 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 4 Who’s Who in High School Students English 3. 4 Student Forum 3 JERRY DAVID ZIMMERMAN ZI.MMY In Memorium Greg Hinkle 1966-1984 We meet many people in this life. Some will fill minutes, others hours and some, a year or two. There are precious few who touch a place within you and whom we know and cherish. Greg was one of those special people. It is comforting to know that we were friends and shared our thoughts and our lives. — His Friends Greg Hinkle Rick Gross 1958-1983 When the One Great Scorer comes to write Against your name — He marks — not that you won or lost — but How you played the game. — Unknown Many fund raising events were held to help raise money to cover the medical expenses the Rick Gross incurred during his illness. One event was a basktball game which pitted the senior boys against the faculty for a basketball game. Above is pictured students faculty members and Rick’s brothers playing at the game. 121 t fiSOUNE- Ci ar fteS 0 ' ( 5 ™ mxtpn nBANk O ichor-foifcirtf iC£ ( rgur liQvco iLt-Qnci IftroFfry 5fore Food - Sandy pc Pei Suppl i ’ eat rtedm!a di - 5c c leaners • «? TOT mm MSTlfW w TIX3 EHTEfi! a d -S3- Thank You To Our Patrons Kent Maskel loves Elisa Blinn 4-ever Kent, Elisa, Shari, Jack, Tami, Steve, Todd, Kelly I’d rather eat worms than drive a Chevy! Racing Exp 289 — M.M.F. This is Ford Country! On a clear night, you can hear Chevy’s rust! First on Race Day Chevy — Edsel of the 80’s. J.M.; nothing like m.m. George and Valerie Maskel Olive Oyl loves Bluto now! Rluto says, “Eat your heart out Popeye! I love Bryan Clendened 11 The New-You Boutique Lori -n- Scott Washington Redskins 1 Jeannine loves Tom Shelly loves Randy Amy loves Chris 4-ever Here’s to Erick, Jeff C., Mike C., Dave Y. Troy D., Class of 85 Kay loves Baer 4-ever I love R.P.F. 7 B.T. loves B.C. I love B.T. 35 I love you, Nick!! J.M. Dizzy Zimmerman is easy Pooky loves Uggie Bear hunchies! Comets — E.C.C. Champs! Maurice, Pat, Pete, Jim Ed, Tricia, Trina White OOH-RAH-RAH — County The Oakwood Rowdies 1983-84 The Year of Risk The tan van rides again! Jim, Sue, Kelly Micheal Hunt The Night Rider Band Sheila loves Aaron 4-ever Aaron loves Sheila 4-ever Eric -x- Tammy H 4-ever “RAZ” Be kinky — be a punker Sandy Harper loves Andy Weathers Stacie Calhoun loves Mr. Shafer! Mr. Mrs. Allen Disney Family Mrs. Page is a very good teacher! S.D. loves Duran Duran Roses are red, violets are blue, Mr. Shafer, we love you Black Glove Watson Swimmin’ Mert Watson Amy Watson Allen Barb Watson Ron Young “59” The “Flying” Young Family 68 B.M.F. Lives James, The Man, the Legend, the Glove Mr. Patrick K. Ablinger Kerry W. Tucker Esq. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklas, Ken Shepherd, — Golf Legends Vere and Betty Shepherd Merrill and Nelle Jane Shepherd Brian and Julie Higgins and Sweetcheeks The Irvins — Jesse, Betty, and Julie We’re behind you all the way. Comets — Comettes Gary loves Andi Andi is cute LeeAnna Tyner loves Bill Fraley Meredith Steffen Rick 45 Hazel loves Koes Don and Barbara Claypool Buffalo C. — the cradle robber The C Team: Damagers Always Sonna, I love you, 61 Oakwood football — E.C.C. Champs The Lanes: Ed, Di, and the girls Hello, 16, S.C.’s Fan Club Prez! 61 — Fanatastic Librarians do it better — J.C., S.L., J.L., J.T. I park on Logan Street Shelly John Haddens love boats The Party Girls: Jenny, Deanna, Donna, Lisa, Terry Mike Cline Tawney Hand “Care Bears” Chip and Jill, “Oh Well” Sounds like a winner to me Jeannie and Eddy Scott Blake Carnahan Backhoe Service Oakwood Football — “A Touch of Class” Dudley, Baxter, Robby, Bernie, Heidi, Williard and Misty Paul, Norma, Lance, and Shane Anderson Mr. Mrs. Bob Shafer Mr. Mrs. Ronald V. Fink Lesley Fink Mr. Mrs. Dale Fathauer Cloyd and Katheryn Jones The Euclidian Club Ron and Wilma Hibler Anthony and Tamarra Ellis S.H. “The Bouncing Schnauzer” Save a preppy, shoot a schnauzer (P.N.) 124 Patrons ’84 I’ll get you yet. Dizzy (M.S.) Debbie Clow John Wright — Cy Young Award Winner Greg loves Debbi George and Maryann Davis Dick and Diana Jameson 1 love Jeannine I love Kevin McCabe 14 Marsha Peggy Cox I hate Bula Matthew Waters I love Baby Cheeks Lee and Lisa — Sis forever I love Troy Nelson 11 Paula St. Louis Cardinals — 1 4-ever Marie Burgin Wendy Cline loves Jeff Jones Paul and Maryann Cline John and Julie Troy -n- Kim Good Luck 77 The Policks, Bill, Pat, Kim, and Bryan Go Frogs! Brad loves Lees Lees loves Brad Shelia loves 10 — D.F. L.A.L. -n- T.J.M. = 4-ever Tammy loves Lawrence I love Sprout! Lawrence luvs Tammy The Mengenhardt Family-Tom Durbin Wayne Wynn is a total hunk Moe and Kim 4-ever Dennis and Diane Bartlett Stacie and Scott Bartlett Dawn and Chris love Richard Gere Traci Leahy was here I love boys in Purple I love you 1! “I love Doug” — from Julie I love G.P. I love the Rustang “I love you PeeWee!” from Corky I love brown Ford trucks Van and Joann Trimble We want to thank the ft.ball team for their w-onderful year!! — the Huchels Tim and Dawn 4-ever! “The Wizard” Shrew loves Jobba the Hut Lori West Loves Scott Hufford Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nixon Ray, Marie, Shelly, and Eric Wittmann Tim loves Leanna T.H. M.C. r g i k s Paula Roy loves Scott Hufford Vikings have bigger horns Cops have more fun Lawyers have even more fun Ford rules Old Fords never die Ford Trucks Rule C.W. Stinks Predator on the prowl! Camaro doesn’t have to say anything! Russ, Joann, Teresa and Karen Burgin Seniors Big APs Folks Buffy The Darling’s Bob, Kathy, Chad and Farrah Turner Tim and Myrna Van Ryn Chad loves Peggy Jo B.C. and L.K. Guy did it The iloun — 20 Linda loves Rob Rob and Linda 83-84 Rob loves Linda Oakwood Football 87 Leanna loves Tim Forever I love you, Scott Carpenter The Lenburgs Chrome dome in Room 5 J S Enterprises Vermilion Hills Pro Shops Elza luvs Kent Ron Fugate, Julia Jonas Janny Grenoky Japper loves Chipper Kim loves Tim Jenners and Booter T Dawn, I’s taller than you — Chris Kevin Haga, Handyman Mark Hadley is a hunk, Karla R. 125 BARNES STAR MARKET Oakwood, IL 61858 Phone 354-4231 ILLINOIS PRINTING COMPANY Since 1874 107 W. Williams , Danville, IL Phone 442-0171 Congratulations To The Class Of 1984! Fred Steve Barnes Barnes V ill LENOVER SALES SERVICE INC. LAZZELL’S CARPET MORE 806 Warrington Danville, IL 61832 Phone 442-0203 Congratulations To The Class Of “84” 2441 Georgetown Rd. Danville, IL 61832 Don Lazzell Proprietor Phone (217) 443-6633 126 127 THE LITTLE NUGGET Danville, Illinois Phone 442-9848 Floyd D. Jack Terry Terry Congratulations Class Of “84” HUNTER- WEBB LUMBER SENTRY Hardware Building Materials Ready Mix Concrete Serving Surrounding Communities Since 1909 Use Your Charge Card Ph. 582-2430 548-2231 896-2112 Ogden, Illinois WRIGHT’S FLOWER SHOP NORM’S GROCERY GREENHOUSES (Cromwell’s Since 1922) Fithian, Illinois 61844 Phone: 548-2141 1200 Warrington Avenue Danville, IL 61832 Phone (217) 446-1421 WACO INC. Fertilizer — Bulk Fuels Ogden, Illinois Congratulations Seniors From: FOLEY’S HALF-WAY INN Congratulations To The Class Of “84” 1401 Warrington Danville, Illinois Compliments Of: PRAIRIE COMMUNICATIONS And DANVILLE REDI PAGE 441 West North Danville, Illinois LAWRENCE PARKS LIVESTOCK R R 1 Oakwood, IL 61858 354-2301 MIDWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT Box 125 Fithian, IL 61844 (217) 548-2255 IROQUOIS FEDERAL ) SAVINGS and loan association_ WATSEKA 201 E O'er-v ,8151 432 2476 CLIFTON 175 E 4m (8t5i 694 2315 HOOPESTON DANVILLE 619 N G.iben (2171 446 0184 SHELDON FEDERAL FSLIC Nowhere else BURGER CHEF 452 N. Gilbert St. Danville, Illinois 61832 (217) 446-1034 Congratulations To The Class Of ’84 Compliments Of: FITHIAN GRAIN COMPANY 130 I Phone: 354-4617 SONDRA’S SALON Compliments of FITHIAN GRAIN CO. Super Cuts For Guys And Gals 524 S. Olmstead Oakwood, Illinois 61858 Complete Hair Care DANVILLE INDUSTRIAL PAINTING 1308 Oakwood Avenue Danville, Illinois (217) 442-9315 HOMER I GRAIN COMPANY Homer 896-2494 Ogden 582-2860 Allerton 834-3397 John Marble Joe Weir Murdock 837-2224 131 THE MEAT STORE, INC. Wholesale Meats 1618 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 446-6077 John W. Harrison Jr. William E. Gabbard PrTSB0R6H'Piurrs FRANK’S HOUSE OF COLOR Over 200 Wall Paper Patterns In Stock Paints And Chemical Coatings 113 E. Main Danville, IL 61832 Phone: (217) 442-0381 Frank Gruszka KEVIN’S GOFF RUG CO. | Sales And Professional 909 Grant Street Installation Commercial And Residential Danville, IL 61832 419 E. Main Danville, IL 61832 (217) 443-5780 Carpet Kevin Simkins Vinyl Ceramic Owner Hair Designer 446-6848 j MOHR, INC. r 3 l JOHN DEEREJ JOHN DEERE SALES And SERVICE SUBURBAN AUTO SALES Route 150 South Hillery Road Oakwood, IL 61858 Danville, IL 61832 Steve Thompson, Owner (217) 442-2804 133 le Pepsi-Cola Bottli Inc. 211 S. Bou man St. Danville, IL Phone 446-0123 134 Tire And Automotive Parts 150 West 1445 Warrington Danville, IL 61832 (217) 443-3030 BURGIN UPHOLSTERY SHOP 202 Chesnut St. Danville, Illinois 446-6210 DANVILLE ENGINE CO. 3125 Batestown Road Danville, IL 61832 Phone: (217) 446-1213 Briggs-Stratton — Tecumseh Clinton — Westbend Kohler — Wisconsin Don Stunkard SADLER FEED MILL Grinding Crimping Mixing Liquid Feed Blackstrap Molasses Kent Feeds Bulk Delivery Ogden, IL 61859 Phone 582-2215 135 CASE POWER HERITAGE And BUICK — EQUIPMENT PONTIAC 180 South Henning Rd. 115 W. North St. Danville, Illinois 61832 Danville, IL 61832 (217) 443-4973 (217) 443-3110 Ira V BUICK tr Don Allen SHORE NATIONAL HANK CAR STEREO CENTER 2431 North Vermilion Jackson North Danville, Illinois Danville, IL 61832 (217) 443-448fc All Merchandise Professionally Installed Member FDIC Scott Brooks Manager “Shouldn’t We Be Your Bank” Phone 446-2204 136 BULAN’S ST. JOSEPH DRUGS, INC. BOWL 1446 Warrington g 1 Danville, IL 61832 Phone 442-1144 1 Congratulations Class Of “84” Main And Lincoln St. Joseph, IL 61873 The BROWNS APPLIANCE SALES SERVICE “Quality Service For Champaign County” Village Mall Danville, Illinois 109 East Ave. Ogden, Illinois (217) 582-2056 61832 431-3000 Amana Maytag Frigidaire Kenneth Charolotte Brown 137 Congratulations Graduates We have a Special Checking Account just for you. If you are under age 23 The First National Bank of Ogden is offering a new type of Checking Account that is Free Come in today and sign up for the new YOUNG AMERICAN ACCOUNT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OGDEN Ogden, IL Phone 582-2175 Member F.D.I.C. Deposit Now Insured to $100,000 138 DRISCOLL PHARMACY 131 S. Main Homer, Illinois Phone 896-2434 Sj eKC l - INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 139 Dale OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF DANVILLE — CHAMPAIGN Residential and Commercial Doors and Automatic Operators Sales and Serivce P.O. Box 5, Fithian, III. Phone 548-2111 Owner-Manager: James Rew ■■■■■■■ Jean CUNDIFF LUMBER Route 150 West Of Danville (217) 446-9714 DANVILLE LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY 1-74 Route 150 Danville, Illinois Phone 443-2287 Melvin (“Squirt”) Lake Hog Buyer Fred Fourez Rollie Seibring Home 379-3008 379-2016 140 RUDY’S BLUE ROOM CAFE Open 5:00 AM-9:00 PM Mon.-Sat. Oakwood, IL 61858 354-2055 Congratulations Class Of“84” EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS GRAIN COMPANY Brothers Division Oakwood, Illinois Phone 354-4211 Manager Allen Disney Good Luck Oakwood Comets L M MOWER SHOP Wheel Horse Snapper Briggs-Koehler Tecumseh Stihl Saws Lawnboy Parts And Service 15 West 4th Street Danville, IL 61832 Congratulations To The Class Of “84” SAM’S TACKLE BOX And T J’S GUNS 302 N. Henning Rd. Danville, IL 61832 (217) 446-4111 ♦Live Bait Fishing Tackle Muzzle Loading Minn. Kota Motor Guide Bear Archery 141 MM MIKE’S GRILL Nobody Serves A Better Hamburger Than Mike’s Grill 2006 Georgetown Road Phone 446-6605 CLARK’S GARAGE Automotive Repair 1449 Oakwood Ave. 443-5635 Jerry Clark EATON’S TRUCK “ff3 STOP “The Full Service Truck Stop” Interstate 74 Oakwood Exit 206 Oakwood, IL 61858 8 Miles West Of Danville Phone (217) 354-2105 THE LUDWIG INSURANCE AGENCY 201 E. Finley St. Oakwood, Illinois Phone (217) 354-2323 142 Oakwood, IL 61858 Phone 354-2161 Fithian, IL 61844 Phone 548-2333 Also: FITHIAN BANK Division Of State Bank Of Oakwood Members FDIC Increased Crop Yields Longer Growing Seasons, Improved Plant Quality, Higher Fertilizer Efficiency. GEOBGE MASK EL --TBsmrasniliES- Rural Rout I (Manning Rood) Donvill . IL 61832 • Phono: 217 442-6439 WRECKER SERVICE I 440 N. Gilbert Danville, Illinois 61832 443-4650 Congratulations To The Class Of 1984! It’s the real thing COKE. IROQUOIS F6 €RAL i ) SAVINGS and loan association_ THE FRIENDIY PROF f SSIONAl S 'MN( I 1HH1 WATSEKA 201 E Cherry (8151 432 2476 CLIFTON 175 E.4th (815)694 2315 H00PEST0N 511 S. Chicago .(217) 283 5134 DANVILLE 619 N. Gilbert (217) 446 0184 SHELDON FEDERAL FSLE THE SIRE SHOP 2917 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832 Good Luck Class Of 84! Life At School Is . . . Never Dull! Acorn Staff The 1983-1984 ACORN STAFF was composed of over 38 students. They compiled this book through a great deal of effort with the cooperation of students and faculty. They offer this record of 1983-1984 and hope that it will please you in the years to come. Editor-In-Chief .......................................Teresa Burgin Kelly Carnahan Section Editors ........................................Karen Burgin Brian Claypool Renae Friesen Andi Hack Kelly Hunt Deana Parliament Ginger Peetz Photography Editor ....................................Linda Lenburg Fund Raising Chairman ..................................Scott Blake Staff Members — Jill Clark, Stacie Disney, Amy DeRay, Tami Elliot, Leanne Fink, Tammy Gray, Mary Margaret Greer, Robin Greer, Bill Howie, Julie Irvin, Shari Maskel, Tammy Megenhardt, Carrie Miller, Deana Parliament, Larry Peetz, Shelia Prunkard, Ken Shepard, Tracie Trimble, Lisa Tucker, Bill Turner, Tricia White. Specifications The 1984 ACORN was prepared by the yearbook staff at Oakwood High School, Fithian, Illinois. The press run of 320 copies was printed at Josten’s American Yearbook Company, Clarksville, Tennessee, represented by Ms. Karen Martin-Quinkert. The process of offset lithography was used to print the 80 pound matte paper. The endsheets and division pages were printed with a special design created by Deana Parliament and Missy Keller. Trim size is 7 3 4 by 10 1 2. The binding is smyth sewed in complete edition with rounding and backing included. The cover is silver with rich purple ink. Designed in cooperation with Oak-wood students and Josten’s artists. The text copy is set in News Gothic Bold 8 and 10 point. Headlines are 30 point Century Schoolbook Bold. All color press work utilized the laser scanner with color separation. 150 line screen was used for all black and white press work. Senior portraits were taken by Dowers Studio. 149 Autographs