Onarga Township High School - Onarquois Yearbook (Onarga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1971 volume:

ONARGA HIGH SCHOOL ONARGA, ILLINOIS PRESENTS 1971 ONARQUOIS 2 Uiutij fHVMii, tmJwu iltdadi, join to jmctm u d body a cotmod (jodi to itduk dfU {juU kmukdtjt ihuuuj tO(j€tha. 5 7 IMPRINTS OF THE SENIORS . . 9 OF THE UNDERCLASSMEN . . . 25 OF THE ADMINISTRATION . . . 39 AND FACULTY OF THE ACTIVITIES . . 47 OF THE SPORTS . . 69 ON THE ECONOMY . . 87 JOHN M1CHEAL BARNES Mixed Chorus 4; Football 4; Safety Club 3,4, President 4; Newspaper 3,4; Spring Play 2,3,4, Fall Play 2,3,4. JAUNITA LYNN DANNEHL Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Drum Majorette 3; Girl’s and Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Ensembles 2,3; F.F.A. Historian 2; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Thespians 3,4, Secretary 3; Drama Club 1,2; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 3,4; Safety Club 2; F.T.A. 2,3,4, President 3; Honor Society 2, 3,4 Treasurer 4; Cheerleader, J.V. Basketball 1,2, Varsity Basketball and Football 3,4. MARCIA DIANE DOWELL Class Treasurer 1,2; Spanish Club 2,4, Treasurer 2; Nesw-paper 4, Page Editor; G.A.A. 1,2; Safety Club 2,4, Treasurer 2; Honor Society 2,4; Cheerleader, J.V. Basketball 1,2; Homecoming Court 1; Legion Award 4. RUSSEL E. GEISLER Class President 2,3;Treasurer 1; F.F.A. 3; Newspaper 3, Sales Manager; Yearbook 3; O.V.K. 23; Safety Club 2,3, Vice-President 3; Football 1,2,3, All-Conference 3; Track 1, 2, Kankakee All-Star 2; Fall Play 3. CONSTANCE LYNN GIBSON Girl’s and Mixed Chorus 4; Student Council 2; F.H.A. 2,3, Secretary 2; Thespians 3,4; Safety Club Secretary 3. ARNOLD KEITH HASSELBRING Boy’s Chorus 1,2, Mixed Chorus 2; Class President 4, Vice-President 2,3;F.F.A.3,4,Sentinal 3, Reporter 4; Newspaper 3; O.V.K. 3,4; Safety Club 4; Thespians 3,4; Yearbook 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Honorable Mention 3, Free Throw Percentage 3, Most Valuable Player 4, All-Conference 4; Football 3,4, Special Mention-All Area 4, Special Mention -All State Small Schools Sports Prep 4; Fall Play, Spring Play Stage Manager 2,3,4. n JOHN ROBERT HOLLINGSWORTH STEVEN FRANCIS KIETZMAN GREGORY CHARLES KUIPERS Marching Band 1,2, Concert Band 1,2,3, Dance Band 3; Student Council 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4, President 3, Treasurer 4, Dekalb Award, District Beef Award, Chapter and Section Speech Winner, State Farmer Degree, Chapter Star Farmer; Thespians 2,3,4; Newspaper 3,4, Page Editor 4; Yearbook 3, 4; O.V.K. 3,4, Vice-President 4; Safety Club 3; Basketball 1; Football 23,4, Little All-State 4, All-Conference 3, Special Mention 4, Kankakee All-Area, Special Mention 3,4; Champaign All-Area Special Mention 3,4; Fall Play 2,3,4, Spring Play 2,3,4; S.A.R. Concert Band 1,2, Dance Band 2; Spanish Club 1; O.V.K. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, All-Country 4, All-Conference Special Mention 4; Football 1,2,3,4, All-Conference 4, All-Area Honorable Mention 4; Homecoming Court 2. 12 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2,3; O.V.K. 4; Football 3,4, V.V. All-Conference Guard, Honorable Mention, All-Kankakee Area. OLIVIA LINDA LUNDBERG Marching Band 1,2,3, Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 2, Secretary 3, Representative 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4, Librarian 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Contest 1,2,3,4, Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, President 2, Vice-President 3; Pep Club Vice-President 4; Thespians 3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 1,2,3,4, Editor 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Vice-President 2,3; President 4; Homecoming Court 3,4, Homecoming Queen 4; Fall Play 1, Spring Play 2; “Get Up and Go” 1; Illinois State Scholar 4; Girl’s State 3; D.A.R. 4. SHARON RAE MIDDLETON Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Dance Band 3; Girl’s Chorus 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Contest 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,4; F.H.A. Vice-President 2; Spanish Club 1,2,3, Treasurer 3; Thespians 2,3,4, Vice-President 3; Newspaper 3, Features Editor; Safety Club 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4, Vice-President 4; Cheerleader, Basketball J.V. 1,2, Varsity Basketball and Football 3,4; Homecoming Court 1,2,4; Fall Play 2,3,4, Spring Play 3; Lion’s Special Education Scholarship 4. 13 FRANK RAYMOND MIKEWORTH JR. DAVID COLE SIEBERT F.F.A. 4; Spanish Club 1; Thespians 2,3.4, President 3; Yearbook 4; O.V.K. 1,2,3,4, President 4; Safety Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Honorable Mention All-Conference 4; Football 1,2,3,4; All-Conference. All-Kankakee Area, All-Champaign Area, Most Valuable Player, Little All-State Honorable Mention 4; Track 1,2,3,4, All Kankakee Area Honor Roll; Homecoming Court 3,4, King Candidate; Junior Class Play 3,4, Spring Play 4. DEBRA JO O’HARE Girl’s and Mixed Chorus 4; Contest 4; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3,4. STEPHANIE LA VERNE SMITH Marching Band 1,3,4, Concert Band 1,3,4, Dance Band 1; Girl’s and Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Madrigals 1; Contest 1,2, 3,4; Class Secretary 2; F.H.A. 3. M ESTHER MARIE STEPHENS Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Band President 4; Girl’s Chorus 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Chorus Librarian 2; Contest 1,2,3,4, Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3; Class Secretary 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, President 3,4; Pep Club 4; Thespians 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Drama Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 1,2,3,4, Editor 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Fall Play 3, Spring Play 3; Illinois State Scholar 4; Legion Essay Contest, Third in District; “Get Up and Go” 1. GENICE ANN SUMRALL Marching Band 2,3,4, Concert Band 2,3,4; Girl’s and Mixed Chorus 2,3,4;Contest 2,3,4; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; Newspaper 4; Fall Play 2. JACK RAY WARREN Marching Band 1,2, Concert Band 1,2,3, Dance Band 1,2,3, Cynco-Pators 1; Boy’s and Mixed Chorus 1,2, Madrigals'l, 2, Boy’s Quartet 1,2; Class President 1,4; Spanish Club 1,2, Vice-President 1; Newspaper 2; Yearbook 3,4; O.V.K. 2,3, 4; Safety Club 3; Honor Society 3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Foot ball 1,3,4, Honorable Mention, Most Valuable Back 4; Track 1,2; Homecoming Court 1,4; Homecoming King 4; Junior Class Play 3; Fall Play 1,2,3,4, Spring Play 1,2,3,4, “Get Up And Go” 1; Western Music Camp 3. !5 TERRY WARREN WHITE GREGORY LEE MCGUIRE F.F.A. 3,4, Newspaper Reporter 4; O.V.K. 2,3,4; Safety Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4, V.V. All-Conference Center, Special Mention, All-Courier Team; Spring Play 2,3; Baseball 3,4; Basketball Manager 1. PAMELA JOANN WILKEN Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Chorus 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Contest 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. recreation Chairman 2; Spanish Club 1,2,3, Reporter 3; Pep Club 4; Thespians 3,4, Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 1,2,3,4, Business Manager 3,4; Honor Society 2,3, 4; Fall Play 2,4; Spring Play 3; “Get Up And Go” 2; Assistant Librarian 4; Assistant Director Fall Play 4. Boy’s Chorus 1,2; Newspaper Sports Editor 4; O.V.K. 2,3, 4; Safety Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Spring Play 3; Baseball 3,4. RANDELL R. GRAY Newspaper 3; O.V.K. 4; Football 4. 17 16 SENIOR CLASS TRIP—FULL OF UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES 18 This year, the Senior Class Trip lasted seven days, and included one night in Little Rock, Arkansas; two nights in Houston, Texas; two nights in New Orleans, Louisiana; and one night in Memphis, Tennessee. In Houston, they toured NASA and the Astro Dome. In Galveston, they saw SEA-A-RAMA. In New Orleans, they toured Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall, the French Quarter, and Court of the Two Sisters. They ate at BARSAD’S, a fabulous French Restaurant. Every day’s activities included swimming parties, sunbathing and lots of good food!! 19 “We’ve Only Just Begun” is the class motto for the Class of ’71. Amid yellow and white, the class colors, and yellow roses, the class flower, the seniors graduate. “Graduation’s Here”, a song arranged by Jim Jarrett, is sung by Olivia, Esther, and Sharon. The words are very timely. Twelve years of fun, work, study, fun, music, classes, fun, striving, jobs, meetings, and fun-all coming to an end. Now begins the college, military service, trade school, marriage,-life. Life away from shelter and protection of school, mom and dad, and teachers. Adulthood, so longed for, is now here, and a little feared. There are lots of misty eyes tonight-seniors, parents, even teachers sneak a dab at their eyes. Nothing is forever. AWARDS Louis Melind Award, S.A.R., American Legion Award. Co-Valedictorian, Girl Good Citizenship Award, Louis Melind Award, American Legion Award, D.A.R., Illinois State Scholar. Salutatorian 23 SENIORS HAVE A BUSY YEAR 24 The Class of 72 remained busy throughout the year. Their first project was to paint the concession stand and prepare it for football season. While waiting anxiously for the class rings to arrive, they occupied themselves with a White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale. The Junior’s hard work during Homecoming was well rewarded by the winning of first prize for their float. A Smorgasbord in February netted a good sized sum for their treasury. Last but not least was the long awaited Junior-Senior Prom for which the Juniors choose as their theme “Oriental Spring.” Juniors find new doors of opportunity . . . 27 Roger Ballard Tom Bayston L' Ree Benner Byron Blotcky Susan Bottorff Paula Brantley Don Conn Mike Conrad Cindy Cox Dot Dannehl Kathy Ficklin Rob Fink Tom Gagnon Charlene Gray Debbie Hamilton Donna Jordan As the Juniors prepare to fill the empty void left by the departing Class of’71, their attitudes and outlooks may undergo a change. A look forward to a senior year filled with hard work, college entrance worries, just plain worries, anxious moments, and that most important ingredient-fun, will make this year’s juniors take a second look at their first three years—maybe. Class of ’72 prepares to fill Seniors’ shoes Mark Kammermann Lyal Mueller Ray Rueck John Kanosky Sue Zick Chuck Settlemyre Vickie Maltman Brenda Richardson Jeri Sims Mike Molck Dan Roeder John Talbert Gary Morgan Debbie Rohr Paula Tremblay 29 Mr. Stan Schaumburg was our sponsor for the past two years. This year, we co-sponsored a fall work day with the freshmen, and we made lots of money. In the late spring, we had a turkey supper. The food was good and we made some money too! We are looking forward to bigger and better accomplishments in the two years to come. Janet Alsip Susan Bailey John Bottorff Nannette Brantley Melissa Cultra Rexene Erwin Jill Eversole Sheryl Gray Sophomores—They’re on their way! Now, the class of ’73 is halfway finished—Two more wonderful terri-ble years, and we’ll all be glad sorry to see them end. Mixed emotions fill our hearts! Last year, we’re at the bottom of the first rung of the ladder. Now, we’ve successfully scaled the second one. Two to go-and they get easier all the time. Jill, Melissa, Darlene, and Neal were good officers, and we feel we’ll have able leaders next year too. Prom, and Senior trip—two major hills to climb, then we begin the really big climb—LIFE! Jeanice Gudeman Jeff Hollingsworth John Hollingsworth Maria Hurtado Joe Johnson Fred Macz Jim Mikeworth Neal Mueller Wes Powers Lee Price Darlene Reed Doug Rohrbach Charlene Schleef Darrell White Marilyn Wilken Jeff Zick 33 These little Indians were a joy to work with. Their openness and innocence was a model to the school. Each year, the “froshies” are so cute, so cooperative, so eager to please, so LOST for at least a week-and this year’s class was no exception. The freshman class officers were Kathy Lustfeldt, president; Elena Smith, vice-president; Donna Claypool, secretary; and Gale Rueck, treasurer. 34 Freshmen: ‘It’s great to be an Indian’ 35 Freshmen adjust to life at O.H.S. Clark Alhden Donna Allen Peggy Bailey Susan Blotcky Jay Bradshaw Kathy Brenner Christine Burnett Shawn Campbell Donna Claypool Mike Claywell Mike Coleman Doug Dickenson Randy Erwin John Eversole Judy Eversole Cheryl Fisher Mark Hendrichs Sandy Johnson David Kanosky Jerry Leydens Kathy Lustfeldt Herbert Macz Nancy Nichoalds Barb Nielson Shirley Norvell 36 The freshmen class kept very busy this year. They held a car wash, a work day in conjunction with the sophomores, and they had the first smorgasbord of the year. With such spirit, they’ll probably have the money to go around the world on their class trip. Freshman Class officers Donna Claypool, secretary; Elena Smith, vice-president; Kathy Lustfeldt, president; Gale Rueck, treasurer. Barb Pool Gary Price Karen Richardson Gale Rueck Annette Schjervheim Terry Siebert Alan Sims Dale Schumers Elena Smith Dale Taylor Ruth Wagner Jeff Willson Bob Zirkle 37 O.H.S. POTPOURRI 38 Completing his fourth year at the job of superintendent of the Onarga School district, Mr. Charles Watson has a distinguished record. He has seen Onarga through some very learn years, which, thanks in part to him, are coming to an end. Thanks to Mr. Watson for sticking with us and bringing about numerous improvements in four short years. Mr. Jack Campbell has tremendous patience, understanding, courage, and love of his fellow man. These are four absolute necessities for a man who plans to be a high school principal. In only two years, he has earned the friendship and respect of the students and teachers of OHS. We hope he’s here for a long time! 40 Unit secretary, unit paymaster, receptionist for the superintendent, mimeographer to nearly everybody, and mail sorter. Will the forementioned people stand up! There she is -Mrs. Lee. Mr. Campbell’s right hand gal and the No. 1 secretary at the grade school, Mrs. Ficklin wears two hats. Both are becoming, and she carries the load well. We can’t enumerate her duties here, but she’s very busy and very cheery at all times-well almost. ONARGA BOARD OF EDUCATION From left to right: Mrs. Gagnon, erdell Middleton, Wayne Zick, Glenn Rohrbach, Joe Stephens, Winston Stephens, Herb Warns. 41 43 John Kanosky University of Illinois B.S. Industrial Arts Assistant Football Coach Stanley Schaumburg University of Illinois B.S. Mathematics Ben Guyot Murray State University B.S. Science Phyllis Oldridge Library Edwin Malone Jeanette Slocum Illinois State University M.S. Millikin B.S. University English, Journalism; Library Music Henrietta Landwer Patrick Pentel B.S. University of Illinois Northern Illinois Art University B.A. Spanish, Driver Ed. 44 Kenneth Guest Olivet Nazarene College B.A. English, Social Studies John Kuntz Illinois State University B.S. Football, Basketball Coach Jerry Rees St. Edward’s University Social Studies J.V. Basketball Coach Vickie Killus Illinois State University B.S. Physical Education Donald Bates Texas Wesleyan University B.S. Physical Education Danny Kuipers Illinois State University B.S. Agriculture 45 NON-ACADEMIC STAFF 46 “EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO US’’ CAST John Arthur Ross (J.A.) Gary Morgan Kitty Ross Sue Zick Rhett John Talbert Ronald Tom Gagnon Jay Bob Zirkle Gloria Thatcher Sharon Middleton Martha Fay Nancy Nichoalds Charlie Duncan John Barnes Josephine Cartwright Nita Dannehl Ike Hicks John Eversole Iva Sorrel Kathy Ficklin Esther Todd Melissa Cultra PRODUCTION Stage Manager Greg Kuipers Ass’t State Manager Greg McGuire Sound Effects Jack Warren Lights Arnold Hasselbring Makeup Esther Stephens Olivia Lundberg Prompters Donna Claypool Connie Gibson Student Director Pam Wilken Director Mrs. Frobish 49 HOMECOMING 70 Five days a school joins efforts to produce a champion excitement prayer confidence, conflict uptight seconds to go VICTORY! As a departure from the usual homecoming celebration, this year the Student Council joined the National Honor Society in sponsoring “Spirit Week”, a week-long observance. On Monday, everyone wore red, white, and blue for “Patriotic Day.” Tuesday was “School Color Day”, and everyone wore Maroon and White. Wednesday found us in some rather far out costumes for “Hobo Day”. Thursday was “Dress-up Day”, and all did just that. Suits and ties, heels and hose were the uniform of the day. Friday found us in somber dress for “Mourning Day.” The building of floats was added to our traditional celebration for the first time in many years. The Junior Class entry was number one! The week was topped off by a 20-0 win over Chatsworth, and a beautiful dance. 51 The annual Homecoming Dance was held on October 10, 1970. This year the Student Council decided to try something new. Instead of hiring a dance band, they hired “The Brass Doorknobs,” a rock group. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Jack Warren and Olivia Lundberg as the 1970-71 King and Queen. The senior representatives were Sharon Middleton and Dave Siebert; juniors-Dot Dannehl and Roger Ballard; sophomore-Janet Alsip and John Bottorff;freshman-Donna Claypool and Dave Kanosky. ORIENTAL SPRING The Junior Class provided an excellent banquet and prom for the seniors at the Tri-K Restaurant on Friday, April 30. The Juniors chose “Oriental Spring” for their theme and red decorations were used. Debbie Hamilton, Junior Class president, gave the welcoming address and Senior Class president, Arnie Hassel-bring, gave the acceptance speech. After the dinner, the couples enjoyed and danced to the music of “Jo and the Boys”. The highlight of the evening came at 10:30 when the Senior Class Will and Prophecy were read by Esther Stephens and Olivia Lundberg. LITTLE WOMEN The choice for the ’71 Spring Play was “Little Women”. Being a mixture of drama, comedy, tragedy, and romance, this play has been acclaimed and enjoyed by many throughout the years. When acted out by the O.H.S. Drama Club, it received the same recognition. 56 CAST Jo Debbie Hamilton Prof. Bhaer Tom Gagnon Meg Sue Zick Girl No. 1 Anette Schjervheim Beth Connie Gibson Girl No. 2 Donna Claypool Amy Dot Dannehl Girl No. 3 Jeanie Gudeman Mrs. March Jeri Sims Girl No. 4 Kathy Brenner Hannah Donna Allen Prompters Nita Dannehl Aunt March Elena Smith Nancy Nichoalds Laurie Jeff Zick Student Director Darlene Reed John Brook Alan Sims Director Mrs. Frobish Mr. Laurence Bob Zirkle Front row: G. Sumrall, P. Tremblay, S. Bottorff, M. Dowell, C. Cox, P. Brantley, J. Gudeman, B. Richardson, Mr. Malone. Back row: R. Oldridge. G. Kuipers. B. Blotcky, J. Talbert, T. White, G. McGuire. N A For the first time in many, many years, there has been a school newspaper. N printed, with pictures, and circulated on a monthly basis. Eight issues came o R forth, on time, and filled with worthwhile, well-written material. t The paper was well received, and Narghi News day was a big day each month. Everyone involved with this infant endeavor deserves a lot of credit. They, like w G the yearbook people, raise 95% of their own production money, compile the news, write it, paste it up, and then sell the paper when it comes out. The ’70-’71 Narghi News reached a high quality level for student publica- s H 1 tions, and they are planning to reach even higher levels next year. 58 ONARQUOIS STAFF Front row: A. Hasselbring, G. Kuiper. Second row: D. Hamilton, M. Wilken, S. Johnson, B. Nielson, M. Cultra, J. Gudeman. Third row: K. Ficklin, N. Dannehl, D. Reed, C. Burnett, C. Cox, A. Schjervheim, J. Alsip, G. Sumrall. Fourth row: S. Bottorff, P. Wilken, O. Lundberg, E. Stephens, P. Tremblay, Mr. Malone. MAJORETTES K. Brenner, J. Eversole, J. Eversole, D. Reed, K. Ficklin, M. Cultra. 59 s C T 0 U u D N E C N 1 T L In the past two years, the student council has become a truly functioning organization. A longer noon hour, a revised dress code, and an ever-success-ful homecoming week are three things we owe the student council thanks for. From top to bottom: G. Kuipers, S. Middleton, R. Fink, D. Dannehl, M. Coleman, N. Nichoalds, J. Bottorff, J. Gudeman and Mr. Guyot. 60 FUTURE TEACHERS Front row: M. Claywell, N. Nichoalds, C. Gray, V. Maltman, D. Dannehl, D. Claypool. Second row: C. Fisher, S. Blotcky. K. Richardson, J. Sims, D. Hamilton, E. Smith. Third row: B. Blotcky, T. Gagnon. N. Dannehl, S. Zick, O. Lundberg, E. Stephens, Mr. Pentel. N A H T 0 1 N 0 O N R A L s 0 c 1 E T Y Front row: P. Tremblay, T. Gagnon. Second row: J. Sims, D. Hamilton, S. Zick. Third row: E. Stephens, O. Lundberg, P. Wilken. Back row: N. Dannehl, M. Dowell, Mr. Guest. SAFETY CLUB Front row, 1. to r.: D. Siebert, G. McGuire, A. Hasselbring, J. Zick,T. White. Middle row: T. Gagnon, V. Maltman, D. Rohr, S. Zick, B. Blotcky. Back row: M. Wilken, J. Gudeman, D. Hamilton, D. Dannehl, Mr. Pentel. SPANISH CLUB Front row, 1. to r.: K. Lustfeldt, G. Rueck, S. Zick, N. Nichoalds, C. Fisher, S. Blotcky, D. Claypool, R. Zirkle, H. Macz, Senor Pentel. Second row: J. Sims, D. Reed, E. Smith, B. Pool,C. Gray, A. Schjervheim. D. Allen, K. Richardson, S. Johnson, M. Dowell, 0. Lundberg. Third row: J. Alsip, J. Gudeman, M. Cultra, J. Bottorff, J. Hollingsworth, T. Gagnon, D. Hamilton, M. Wilken, M. Claywell, P. Bailey, E. Stephens. 62 THESPIANS Front row, 1 to r: D. Dannehl, S. Zick.T. Gagnon, D. Hamilton, J. Zick, J. Talbert, P. Tremblay, N. Dannehl, G. Kuipers, Mrs. Frobish. Second row: C. Gibson. B. Zirkle. P. Wilken, G. Morgan. D. Siebert, A. Hasselbring. C. Cox. E. Stephens, D. Lund-berg, K. Ficklin. DRAMA CLUB For many years—probably thirty or more, there has been a National Thespian chapter. We are Chapter 278. Now there are well over 3,000 chapters, so it is easy to see how far we go back. Onarga high school has done many excellent shows over the years. This year, the productions were “Everything Happens Us”, a comedy, and “Little Women”, a classical drama. In spite of waning community interest, the game little group keeps struggling on. Front row, 1 to r: G. Morgan, B. Blotcky, J. Eversole, J. Zick, J. Talbert. Second row: B. Zirkle, S. Zick, K. Brenner, C. Gibson, N. Nichoalds, D. Claypool, C. Cox, G. Sumrall, A. Sims, Mrs. Frobish. Third row: D. Dannehl, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen, D. Reed, E. Smith, B. Nielsen, P. Tremblay, M. Cultra, N. Dannehl, J. Alsip, K. Ficklin, E. Stephens. Fourth row: P. Wilken, T. White, G. McGuire, J. Sims, D. Hamilton, A. Hasselbring, D. Siebert, T. Gagnon, G. Kuipers, O. Lundberg. 63 FFA Front row, 1 to r: E. Smith, G. Rueck. K. Lustfeldt. D. Claypool, C. Burnett, R. Wagner, C. Fisher, Mr. Kuipers. Second row: J. Leydens, J. Zick, D. Rohrbach, J. Talbert, C. Ahlden, D. Roeder. M. Coleman, B. Pool. Third row: M. Hendrichs, G. Kuipers, S. Kietzman, D. Siebert, A. Hasselbring, G. McGuire, D. Conn, R. Rueck, T. Bayston. OVK Front row, 1 to r: G. Kuipers, T. White, G. McGuire, R. Oldridge, D. Siebert, A. Hasselbring, J. Zick, S. Kietzman, D. Rohrbach, T. Gagnon, Mr. Kuntz. Second row: J. Hollingsworth. D. Kanosky, J. Bottorff, R. Ballard, J.R. Hollingsworth, R. Fink, J. Talbert, R. Rueck, W. Powers, D. Schumers. 64 PEP CLUB Front row, I to r: K. Richardson, N. Nichoalds, S. Zick, S. Blotcky, D. Claypool, C. Cox, R. Wagner. D. Hamilton. P. Wilken, Miss Killus. Second row: G. Rueck, K. Lustfeldt, P. Bailey, D. Allen. D. Reed, S. Johnson. M. Cultra, M. Wilken, N. Dannehl. J. Alsip. Third row: 0. Lundberg, E. Stephens, B. Pool, D. Dannehl, A. Schjervheim, B. Nielsen, E. Smith, S. Bottorff, P. Tremblay, C. Burnett, B. Richardson. � r: G. Rueck, S. Zick, S. Blotcky, D. Claypool, C. Cox, R. Wagner, Miss Killus. Second row: Bailey, D. Allen, D. Reed, S. Johnson, M. Cultra, M. Wilken. Third row: D. O’Hare, J. 11, A. Schjervheim, B. Nielsen, E. Smith, K. Ficklin, S. Bottorff. 65 n CD CONCERT BAND BARITONE SAXOPHONE D. Conn FLUTES O. Lundberg, N. Dannchl, C. Cox, B. Richardson, J. Alsip, E. Smith, C. Fisher. CORNETS T. Bayston. M. Claywell, S. Campbell, P. Wilken, S. Norvell. CLARINETS FRENCH HORN D. Dannehl, S. Zick, G. Rueck, K. Lustfeldt, B. Zirkle, K. Fick-lin, N. Nichoalds, A. Schjervheim. M. Wilken, J. Gude-man. D. Hamilton, D. Claypool. BARITONE B. Blotcky, S. Blotcky, D. Allen. bass CLARINET E. Stephens TUBA D. Schumers ALTO SAXOPHONES G. K.uipers, J. Zick, B. Pool, R. PERCUSSION Wagner. S. Smith, G. Sumrall,T. Gagnon, D. Rohrbach. DIRECTOR Jeanette Slocum MIXED CHORUS Front row, I to r: C. Schleef, N. Nichoalds, J. Eversole, S. Blotckey, C. Fisher, D. Claypool, C. Cox, Miss Slocum. Second row: D. Dannehl, S. Zick, J. Gudeman, J. Alsip, L. Benner, S. Norvell, K. Brenner, D. Hamilton, 0. Lundberg. Third row: K. Lust-feldt, G. Rueck, G. Sumrall, C. Gibson, V. Maltman, S. Smith, D. Rohr, J. Sims, B. Richardson, R. Wagner, M. Wilken, P. Wilken. Fourth row: M. Cultra, N. Dannehl, D. Reed, E. Smith, B. Pool, C. Gray, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen, P. Tremblay, K. Ficklin, S. Bottorff, E. Stephens. Fifth row: G. Morgan, R. Fink, D. Conn, T. Gagnon, J. Talbert. B. Blotckey, M. Claywell. J. Eversole, J. Bradshaw, B. Zirkle. GIRLS CHORUS Front row, 1. to r.: C. Schleef, N. Nichoalds, J. Eversole, S. Blotckey, C. Fisher, D. Claypool, C. Cox, Miss Slocum. Second row: D. Dannehl, S. Zick, J. Gudeman, J. Alsip, L. Benner, S. Norvell, K. Brenner, D. Hamilton, 0. Lundberg. Third row: K. Lustfeldt, G. Rueck, G. Sumrall, C. Gibson, V. Maltman, S. Smith, D. Rohr, J. Sims, B. Richardson, R. Wagner, M. Wilken, P. Wilken. Fourth row: M. Cultra, N. Dannehl, D. Reed, E. Smith, B. Pool,C. Gray, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen, P. Tremblay, K. Ficklin, S. Bottorff, E. Stephens. 67 Powerful offense, rugged defense and desire characterize successful V.V. Campaign Front row: A. Hasselbring, J.R. Hollingsworth, S. Kietzman, G. McGuire, R. Ballard, D. Kanosky, R. Oldridge. Back row: J. Warren. G. Kuipers, D. Siebert, R. Fink. The 1970 football season marked another victorious year for the Onarga Indians. A 20-0 win over the Chatsworth Bluebirds on Homecoming was the keynote of the season. We finished the season as V.V. Co-Champs. Improvement—Keynote of 1970 Indians Front row: H. Macz, M. Coleman, J. Bradshaw, D. Dickenson, D. Kanosky, C. Ahlden, J. Eversole, J. Leydens, T. Siebert. Second row: R. Fink, N. Mueller, Z. Jick, J. Talbert, F. Macz, R. Odlridge, L. Mueller, J. Bottorff, R. Ballard, J. Johnson. Third row: Asst. Coach, Mr. Kanosky, Manager, J. Hollingsworth, T. White, J. Warren, D. Siebert, A. Hasselbring, G. McGuire, G. Kuipers, S. Kietzman, J.R. Hollingsworth, J. Barnes, Manager, D. Schumers, Head Coach, Mr. Kuntz. Season Record Onarga 20 Catlin 0 Onarga 14 Reddick 0 Onarga 38 Piper City 8 Onarga 20 Chatsworth 0 Onarga 6 Forrest 0 Onarga 0 Gilman 14 Onarga 20 Tri-Point 6 V.V. Conference Onarga 5-1 Chatsworth 5-1 Tri-Point 3-2-1 Piper City 3-3 Reddick 2-4 Gilman 2-4 Forrest 0-5-1 Kneeling: A. Hasselbring, J. R. Hollingsworth, S. Kietzman, R. Ballard, R. Fink, G. Kuipers, J. Barnes. Standing. T. White, D. Siebert, J. Warren, J. Talbert, J. Bottorff, D. Kanosky, G. McGuire. R. Oldridge. Well deserving lettermen receive recognition This year, Greg Kuipers was the unanimous choice for V.V. all conference fullback. Dave Siebert was the honored recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. The Most Valuable Back award was shared by Greg Kuipers and Jack Warren. Steve Kietzman was awarded the Most Valuable Lineman award. These boys, along with the remainder of the team chose as their captain J. R. Hollingsworth. 72 Defense comes on strong Kneeling: J.R. Hollingsworth, S. Kietzman, R. Ballard, G. Kuipers. Standing: A. Hasselbring, D. Siebert, J. Talbert, J. Warren, R. Fink, G. McGuire, R. Oldridge. The 1970 Onarga Indians almost weren’t. Thanks to the hard work and many hours spent by the Onarga School Booster Club, Onarga was able to enjoy football again this year. The Booster Club was well rewarded by the effort and drive the Indians fought with throughout the season, finishing with the title of V.V. Co-Champs. 73 CHEERLEADERS HELP TO KINDLE SCHOOL SPIRIT AT O.H.S. S. Middleton, S. Bottorff, D. Dannehl, P. Tremblay, N. Dannehl. VARSITY SEASON RECORD Onarga 60 Roberts-Thawville 71 Onarga 64 Sheldon 58 Onarga 61 Buckley-Loda 56 Onarga 80 Donovan 63 Onarga 41 Gilman 42 Onarga 55 Chatsworth 65 Onarga 71 Forrest 59 Onarga 58 Melvin-Sibley 41 Onarga 58 Crescent City 57 Onarga 61 Cissna Park 79 Onarga 71 Tri-Point 54 Onarga 49 Gilman 45 Onarga 75 Buckley-Loda 67 Onarga 63 Milford 54 Onarga 54 Gilman 61 Onarga 67 Cissna Park 86 Onarga 85 Saunemin 53 Onarga 65 Piper City 67 Onarga 50 Tri-Point 62 Onarga 65 Reddick 72 Onarga 71 Roberts-Thawville 73 Onarga 69 Chatsworth 72 Onarga 88 Grant Park 69 75 Kneeling: Rob Fink, John Talbert, Tom Gagnon, Don Conn, John Bottorff, Arnold Hasselbring. Standing: Dave Siebert, Jeff Hollingsworth, John Kanosky, J.R. Hollingsworth, Mr. Kuntz. Basketball. 1971 was characterized by sincere efforts, and better-than-average results. Having lost many lettermen from 1970, the team began with a handicap, but the scrappy OHS five fought to an enviable position in the conference. 76 Throughout the years, Onara has consistently done well with basketball. One reason is the quality J.V. Teams we keep having. These teams are apprentices for the Varsity Team. If the spirit is high when these boys are freshmen and sophomores, it will be high when they are on the Varsity Team. Kneeling. 1. to r.: John Eversole. Clark Ahlden, Terry Siebert, Bob Zirkle, Jay Bradshaw. Standing: Dave Kanosky, Mark Hen-richs, Jeff Hollingsworth, John Bottorff, Mike Claywell, Mr. Rees. 77 78 J.V. RECORD Onarga 49 Roberts-Thawville 55 Onarga 36 Sheldon 62 Onarga 57 Buckley-Loda 42 Onarga 46 Donovan 65 Onarga 38 Gilman 62 Onarga 40 Chatsworth 59 Onarga 46 Forrest 57 Onarga 47 OMS 39 Onarga 40 Melvin-Sibley 55 Onarga 45 Crescent City 51 Onarga 53 Cissna Park 55 Onarga 55 OMS 44 Onarga 49 Tri-Point 58 Onarga 47 Gilman 61 Onarga 44 Saunemin 51 Onarga 43 Piper City 50 Onarga 37 Reddick 49 Onarga 36 Roberts-Thawville 45 Onarga 39 Chatsworth 53 Onarga 50 Grant Park 41 Onarga 42 Paxton 46 n ONARGAS TOP BASKETBALL PLAYERS RECEIVE RECOGNITION AT ATHLETIC BANQUET. The annual athletic banquet was held March 12. The guest speaker for the evening was a man who is well-known to all Onarga people. Mr. Wayne Dannehl. Awards were presented to the players and cheerleaders by Coaches Rees. Kuntz, and Harris. The special awards were as follows: Field-Goal Percentage and Team Captain Dave Siebert; Free Throw Percentage and Top Rebounder-J.R. Hollingsworth; Most Valuable Player—Arnie Hassel-bring; and Top Defensive Player—Tom Gagnon. so TRACK AND FIELD Left to right: Mr. Rees, Darrell White, John Talbert, Herb Macz, Jeff Zick,Terry White, Doug Rohrbach, John Eversole. Shawn Campbell, (absent from picture, Dave Siebert). This small but hardy band fought against tremendous odds, lost every meet, but never gave up. 84 85 Kneeling: R. Fink, M. Coleman. D. Kanosky, T. Siebert, J. Eversole, D. Dickenson, M. Henrichs. Standing: Coach Schaumburg, T. White, D. Conn, G. McGuire, G. Kuipers, T. Gagnon. R. Rueck, D. Siebert, J. Hollingsworth, A. Hasselbring. BASEBALL—1971 Baseball, only begun again in 1970, proved even more popular in 1971. Even though the Senior trip and the erratic spring weather played havoc with our record, we finished well. Coach Stan Schaumburg again worked against odds to bring the plucky Onarga nine along. Go You Indians!!! 86 X ONARGA HEATING-COOLING—PLUMBING Glen L. Fink Owner 268-7641—119 N. Chestnut Onarga, III. LANDERS DRIVE-IN Rts.—45,54,24 Gilman, III. 265-7386 ONARGA OIL CO. C. H. Talbert Your DX Petroleum Dealer Pho. 268-7323 Congratulations to the Class of “71” ONARGA DAIRY QUEEN Chrysler-Plymouth Top Quality Used Cars GILMAN MOTOR CO. Congratulations to The Graduates Compliments of LASSERS FURNITURE Watseka, Illinois “Beauty on a Budget” BORCHERS Men’s Wear—Dry Cleaners 108 North Central Street Gilman, Illinois 60938 Make THE KURL SHOP Your Beauty Home 3 Operators Available Mon. 1:00-5:00 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00-6:00 Phone 268-7215 Evelyn Salmon, Prop. GIBSON TRANSFER Onarga, Illinois Phone 268-7654 PERRY PRICE LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE “Snorkel Equipped” 268-7728 Phone 268-7612 Joe R. Gibson LEN EDNA’S RESTAURANT ROEDER GRAIN CO. AND SUNDRIES Buckley, Illinois Grain—Feed—Seed Ph. 217-394-2212 60918 Leonard P. Ecker, Prop. Onarga—Ridgeville—Thawville First with Turbo Congratulations to the Class of “71” FUNK BROS. IMPLEMENT CO. DON’S BODY SHOP Marian Jim Onarga, Illinois Onarga, Illinois Phone 268-7711 GENE’S GULF ASSOCIATED IROQUOIS INSURANCE AGENCIES INC. Interstate 57 and Watseka—Phone 432-2404 Route 54 Iroquois—429-3641 Milford—889-4044 Onarga, Illinois Gilman—265-4548 Phone 268-7788 Real estate—Insurance—Farm Management 89 MONICAL'S PIZZA WRIGHT’S OF WATSEKA, INC. Eat in Carry out Home Furnishing Center Watseka, Illinois A, Phone 432-3714 Watseka, Illinois 60970 Highways 1 and 24 east Compliments of MERKLE FARM MANAGEMENT SERVICE ONARGA MILITARY SCHOOL 20 Yrs. Professional Farm Management Onarga Illinois Phone 265-4388 Gilman, Illinois TONY’S ONARGAT.V. Electronics Sales—Service J. A. “Tony Tremblay Phone 268-7253 FARMERS STATE BANK OF DANFORTH Assets $4,500,000 Member of F.D.I.C. MIDWEST SOIL TESTING SERVICE Donald Miller, Owner Compliments of Phone 269-2866 Soil Testing and Danforth Soil Test follow-through Illinois MODE AND PALACE THEATRES 90 Best Super Market Route 45 Home of Magic Prices Best Wishes to the Class of 1971 Phone—268-7714 Meredith Ins. Agency Kuiper Sales, Gilman Montgomery Ward, Gilman Ev’s Prim and Trim Shoppe Gilman Star Steiner Furniture Martin Bros. Star Market Feller Locker R. Kent Swedlund M.D.S.C. Schockey's Dept. Store Carousel Motel Watseka Bob’s Auto Sales Watseka Red Barn Dairy Queen Wat. Ace Feed and Farm Supply Nims Trans. Inc. Watseka Ficklin Machine Company Watseka Shoe Store Bradshaw Texaco Service Charles H. Booth Momer’s Jewelry and Music Laybourn’s Apparel Loretta’s Bauer’s Clothing, Cissna Bob’s Barber Shop Juanita’s, Paxton Paxton First Nat. Bank Watseka Farmers Grain McCord’s Auto Supply House of Music J. C. Penney Co. 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Tilstra Mobil Service And Garage Goodyear Tires and Autolife Batteries Onarga, Illinois Routes 54 45 96 FROBISH FOTO SERVICE Best Wishes to next year’s Freshman class THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS WITHOUT WHOM THERE COULD BE NO ONARQUOIS 8th GRADE Mrs. Boudreau Mr. Kuntz J. Alsip C. Cultra D. Decker D. Dirks Q. Eheart B. Fink S. Fink D. Gibson C. Harding R. Hollingsworth G. Hoy K. Johnson J. Jordan D. Kammermann T. Larimore B. Lee S. Lustfeldt Q. Maltman S. Martinez D. Molck I. Morales R. Morgan M. Munsterman M. Munsterman K. Price K. Rabe D. Richardson M. Rose G. Schjervheim C. Schnepper J. Swartz C. Thorne J. Wilson K. White 98 7th GRADE Mrs. Frobish Mr. Foor D. Bailey M. Bailey W. Bailey D. Brantley P. Dickenson C. Campbell B. Dannehl G. Fink M. Foreman D. Galvan M. Harris S. Hasselbring V. Hornback J. Hoy R. Hoy R. Hurtado S. Hurtado B. Jackson J. Kanosky J. Kuntz T. Legan M. Macz J. Morgan D. Patterson C. Pool J. Pool K. Price W.Rohr N. Rohrbach L. Schjervheim D. Schumers K. 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