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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1973 volume:

Moment: (mo'ment), n. the smallest portion of time; an instant; a time of excellence; a stage in historical or logical development. These four years of high school that we are now facing make up one of the many moments in time. Although they seem like an eternity they actually form only a small portion of our life. This moment is one of the most important periods we could possibly experience, because it will prepare us for our future. Besides gaining the background and skills required for college and jobs, we fully develop our own personalities and learn to understand one another. So, we move along through this moment of life. 1 CONTENTS Introduction 1 Seniors 15 Underclassmen 27 Administration 41 and Faculty Activities 47 Sports 69 Ads 87 Melissa Cultra Co-Editors Marilyn Wilken Darlene Reed Business Mr. Malone Manager Yearbook Advisor Yearbook Photographers Frobish Studio Onarga Leader Review Various Student Photographers Together we live as friends; helping each other over rough spots which occur so frequently in this mixed up world of ours. Then, when our troubles are over, we can laugh and think back only to see how small they had been. As one, we shared the fun and good times that came to us this year. We hoped that each others’ dreams would come true as well as our own. We work as a team reaching our goals. But never forget to take advantage of our good times with a laugh. And take time out just to think about our moments together. 5 6 The look of delight while licking an ice cream cone; or the sign of relief after winning a race or the dreamy stare of disappointment after losing a game are all emotions. They make up our personalities. Our facial expressions reflect our feelings like a mirror. They range from a crying whimper to a hysterical laugh to a smile of love. But each reaction is different; each time you laugh it is a unique moment of emotion. 7 8 A victory and a wonderful feeling. Just to know that you have succeeded. A great relief to know that now it is all over and it ended with a victory. We worked together to obtain these triumphs, and together with combined powers we’ve accomplished these ultimate goals. We have succeeded not only in sports but also in every day activites like our school studies, and many other problems that come our way throughout our lives. Yet, with the help of our friends we win over our problems, and continue to go onward through these times of trouble. We go on only, it seems, to celebrate these moments of triumph. 10 We look back at yesterday and see what it brought. After examining our mistakes, we try to find a better sol-tion. Then we look at today, all the problems we face need solutions. We must find the best solution; the right one that won’t haunt us tomorrow. Today, we have to learn to cope with math, history, and science problems; but they are only a sample of the real problems, the ones we’ll face in the world. Now, we look ahead to tomorrow. What will it bring? Will the solutions we find today be tomorrow’s mistakes? No one really knows; yet we continue to gain knowledge as we live this life with its moments of thought. 11 A lot of things happened this year, things that make it different from any other. Things that make it worth remembering. Seniors, you won’t forget that Class Trip or Commencement Day for a long time. Juniors, you had the planning for the prom and class rings to look back on. Getting your license was the big event for the Sophomores. Freshmen, you have had your first taste of high school. Then, there are things we all remember: the 3:30 bell and the rush to leave the building; the football and basketball games; all the parties and just regular fun. They are all our moments to remember. 13 % JANET LYNN ALSIP Marching Band 1,2,3,4; ConCert Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; President 4; Girl’s Chorus 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3, President 2; Library Club 2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 2,3; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 2,3; Safety Club 2; Class Secretary 4; National Honor Society 3,4 Vice President 4; Cheerleader J.V. 1,2; Homecoming Court 2,4; Miss Merry Christmas 4; “Bye Bye Birdie” 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4; WIU Chorus Camp 3; Illinois State Scholar 4. SUSAN JEAN BAILEY Mixed Chorus 1,4; Girls Chorus 1,4; Class Treasurer 3,4; F.H.A. 1,4; Library Club 4; Drama Club 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Spring Play 3. RAYMOND BOHANNON 16 F.F.A. 2,4, Sentinel 4; Track 2. JOHN CHARLES BOTTORFF Student Council 2;O.V.K. 2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4, V.V. All Conference Honorable Mention 4: Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4, V.V. All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Baseball 1; Track 3,4; Homecoming Court 1,2,3,4, King 4. NANNETTE BRANTLEY Marching Band 1; Concert Band 1; Mixed Chours 1; Girls’ Chorus and Ensemble 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 3; Safety Club 3. 1; Solo V, 1 MARY MELISSA CULTRA Marching Band 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Solo and Ensemble 4; Class Vice President 2; F.H.A. 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Library Club 4; Thespians 4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Newspaper 3, 4, Feature Editor 4; Yearbook 2,3,4, Co-Editor 4; G.A.A. 2, Sports Chairman 2; Pep Club 2; F.T.A. 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4; Majorette 2,3,4; Fall Play 2,3,4; Spring Play 3,4; “Bye Bye Birdie” 4. 17 LON W. COFFMAN F.F.A. 1,2,3; O.V.K. 4; Football 1,2,4; Track 1,2,4. REXENE ERWIN DOSS Girls’Chorus 1,3; Mixed Chorus 1,3; Solo and Ensemble 1;F.H.A. 1 JUDY ANN EVERSOLE Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Class Secretary 2; F. F.A. 4; Drama Club 1,2,4; Secretary 4; Newspaper 4; Yearbook 2; G. A.A. 1, Secretary 1; Pep Club 3; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Fall Play 3; “Bye, Bye Birdie” 4. 18 JEANICE GUDEMAN FICKLIN Marching Band 1,2,3: Concert Band 1,2,3: Secretary 2; Girls’ Chorus 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Swing Choir 3; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3; Class Secretary 3; Student Council 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,2,3; Newspaper 2; Pep Club 2,3; Safety Club 2; National Honor Society 2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3, J.V. 1,2, Varsity and Football 3; Homecoming Court 3; WIU Chorus Camp 3. JOHN DAVID HOLLINGSWORTH Spanish Club l,2;O.V.K. 2,3,4; Football Manager 2; Baseball Manager 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Illinois State Scholar 4. WILLIAM JEFFREY HOLLINGSWORTH Spanish Club 2,3:0.V.K. 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4, Co-Most Valuable Player 4, Best Free-Throw Percentage 3,4, Most Valuable Defensive Player 3; Football 1,4. 19 JOHN JOSEPH JOHNSON Basketball Manager 1,2; Football 1,2,4. EDWIN ALFREDO MACZ Student Council 3,4;O.V.K. 3. JAMES LEEMIKEWORTH Class Vice President 4; Boys’ State 3; S.A.R. 4. 20 NEAL D. MUELLER Concert Band 1; Class Treasurer 2; F.F.A. 4; Newspaper 4; Football 2,4. WESLEY D. POWERS O.V.K. 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4;Track 1,2,3,4. DARLENE SHERIE REED Marching Band 2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 4; Class Secretary 2; Student Council 3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; F.H.A. 1,4, President 4, Section President 4; Spanish Club 1,2; Library Club 2,3; Drama Club 2,3; Yearbook 2,3,4, Business Manager 4; G.A.A. 1, 2,3, Vice President 2; Pep Club 2,3; F.T.A. 2,3; Safety Club 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Majorette 2; Cheerleader 3,4, Varsity and Football; Homecoming Queen 4; Spring Play 2; “Bye Bye Birdie” 4; D.A.R. 4. 21 DOUGLAS L. ROHKBACH Marching Band 1; Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3; Dance Band 3; Mixed Chorus 3. Vice President 3; Swing Choir 3; F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Reporter 4; O.V.K. 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Boy’s State 3; Dekalb Award 4; F.F.A. Section Speech Winner 3; Illinois State Scholar 4. CHARLENE SUE SCHLEEF Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,4; Pep Club 3. Student Council 1; Basketball 3;Track 1,2,3. MARILYN ANN WILKEN Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Solo and Ensemble 1,4; Spanish Club 1, 2,3, Reporter 1; Library Club 2,3,4; Yearbook 1,2,3,4, Co-Editor 4: G.A.A. 2, Sports Chairman 2; Pep Club 2,3; Safety Club 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4, President 4; Cheerleader 3,4, Varsity and Football; “Bye . Bye Birdie” 4; Who’s Who In American Schools 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Girl’s State 3; WIU Band Camp 3; Illinois State Scholar 4. JEFFREY VAN ZICK Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3; Class President 4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Vice President 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4; Vice President 3, Secretary 2, Library Club 4 Drama Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 4; O.V.K. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3 4; Safety Club 1,2,3; Fall Play 1,2,3; Spring Play 1,2,3. WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE BUT KNOW NOT WHA BE 23 SENIOR AWARDS Marilyn Wilkcn Valedictorian, American Legion Award, Louis Melind Award Janet Alsip Salutatorian Darlene Reed DAR, Louis Melind Award James Mikeworth SAR, American Legion Award Susan Bailey Girl Good Citizen 24 Douglas Rohrbach Louis Melind Award, Mike Willson Scholarship Award Back Row: Melissa Cultra, Jeff Hollingsworth, John Hollingsworth, Marilyn Wilken, Doug Rohrbach, Jeanice Ficklin, John Bottorff, Darlene Reed. Middle Row: Charlene Schleef, Lon Coffman, Wesley Powers, Susan Bailey, James Mikeworth, Neal Mueller, Ray Bohannon. Front Row: Fred Macz, Judy Eversole, Darrell White, Nannette Brantley, Joseph Johnson, Janet Alsip and Jeff Zick. GRADUATION—73 25 Way back in the 7th grade the class of ’73 began fund raising. Ten dollars, fifty dollars, their first $100.00—then an unavoidable expense, and back down. Oh, the excitement, the heartbreaks, and the fun!! What was all of this for? Well their funds went many places, but they went mainly for their Senior-trip. Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains was an ambitious destination for a three day trip, but on May first, at about Ten O’clock, off they went! Three days and 30 minutes later, they pulled back into the parking lot, exhausted, broke, heavy-laden with gifts and souvenirs, and brimful of memories no one will forget. 26 • v UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIORS FINALLY BECOME V.I.P S Pres.—Kathy Lustfeldt, V.P.—Elena Smith, Treas.—Gale Rueck, Sec.—Donna Claypool J. Adams C. Ahlden D. Allen P. Bailey S. Blotcky J. Bradshaw C. Burnett S. Campbell D. Claypool M. Claywell M. Coleman D. Dickenson J. Eversolc C. Fisher M. Henrichs S. Johnson D. Kanosky K. Lustfeldt J. Leydens H. Macz PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 30 N. Nichoalds B. Nielsen S. Norvell B. Pool L. Potter G. Price G. Rueck A. Schjervheim D. Schumers T. Siebert PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE E. Smith D. Taylor J. Willson B. Zirkle R. Wagner Our Junior year found us popping popcorn, decorating the stage for homecoming and graduation, sponsoring the BEST-EVER prom and being active in all sports, the band, drama and forty other things. Suddenly, it’s over and the reins of leadership fall into our hands for next year. 31 SOPHOMORES KEEP ACTIVE AT O.H.S. Two years « t high school down, two to go. Next year I v.' h.iv. [hr pr.Mii. tin- oun cssiMii st.mcl .uni « will hi- ' uppcrchissmcn! ' CO CO J. Alsip C. Cultra D. Decker D. Dirks R. Erwin B. Fink NO PHOTO AVAILABLE %t S. Fink D. Galvan D. Gibson C. Harding R. Hollingsworth K. Johnson CLASS OF '75 Class Officers: pres—Ruth Hollingsworth, v.p.—Cindy Harding, sec.-Cathy Cultra, treas.-Judy Jordan. J. Jordan D. Kammermann B. Lee S. Lustfeldt W. Maltman R. Martinez D. Molck R. Morgan K. Price K. Rabe D. Rylander G. Schjervheim K.Schnepper C. Thorne K. White 35 Each year, a group of new faces appear on the OHS scene. They are shy, lost, quiet, and PERFECTLY DELIGHTFUL! Our freshman are unexcelled for enthusiasm, and they soon flood every team and organization in school. It is hard to go from being the big-shots of the Junior High to whipping boy of the high school but they always take the transition in stride. The babies of the school, the rank-and-file members of all organizations, the scrubs on all teams, but at the same time, the hope, the future, the life-blood of our school community. God Bless the Class of 1976! 37 FRESHMEN CLASS OF '76' D. Bailey M. Bailey W. Bailey D. Brantley C. Campbell B. Coffman B. Dannehl G. Fink M. Harris S. Hasselbring D. Hornback V. Hornback A f A NO PHOTO AVAILABLE A. Galvan S. Hurtado J. Kanosky J. Kuntz T. Legan M. Macz J. Morgan C. Pool J. Pool K. Price N. Rohrbach L. Schjervheim D. Schumers P. Thomas P., Yoder L. Zick D. Patterson J. Ziehr M. Zirkle R. Hurtado FRESHMEN ADJUST TO HIGH SCHOOL LIFE!! OHS DOES . ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Charles Watson-The man in the main office whose winning smile and friendly ways tell you My office is always open” and mean it! There’s hardly a problem he can’t cause to disappear. PRINCIPAL Mr. Jack Campbell—our man in charge of schedules, counseling, discipline, and every other agreeable and disagreeable task which comes his way. Sometimes he says, “yes” and sometimes, “no” but he says both with good reason. Mrs. Lee—She has been our secretary here for so many years (you’d never know it to look at her) that all the good things have been said many times. So we’ll just say, we’re glad she’s with us and hope she has many more decades in the front office. Mrs. Oldridge (Mrs. O.)—The lady who wears many hats—secretary to the principal, assistant librarian, lunch line watcher and right hander person to everyone. We never know all the things so capably dispatched by her hands til she’s absent, then chaos! 43 Stanley Schaumburg University of Illinois B.S., Math., J.V. Basketball. Baseball Brenda Dirks Eastern Illinois University B.S., Education Patrick Pen tel Northern Illinois University B.A., Spanish, Drivers Education Anita Schmidt Illinois State University B.S., Education Gary Wright Indiana State University B.A., Music Department Henrietta Landwer B.S. University of Illinois Art John Kanosky University of Illinois B.S., Industrial Arts, Assistant Football Coach Jerry Cornell Eastern Illinois University B.S., History 44 Kenneth Guest Vicki Killus Olivet Nazarene College, Illinois State University, B.A., English, Social Studies B.S., P.E. Keith Lauritzen Illinois State University, B.S., Agriculture Edwin Malone Illinois State University, B.S., English, Journalism, Library John Kuntz Illinois State University, B.S., Athletic Director Donald Bates Texas Wesleyan University, B.S., P.E., V. Basketball, Golf Sharon Crow University of Illinois B.S., Science FA CUL TY 45 NON- ACADEMIC STAFF It takes much more than books, films, classes and teachers to operate a school. The world’s greatest teachers would soon grow discouraged teaching amid filth and disrepair. One can’t teach without pupils, and many of ours wouldn’t be here without our bus drivers. No one would have strength to go on, without the nourishing meals from our cooks. Left to Right—Mrs. Burkhalter, Mrs. Kuhlman, Mrs. Burnett. Hargis Harding, Eldred Wilken. Left to Right—Bob Wilken, Lola Knochel, Barb Wilken, Don White. BOARD OF EDUCATION Marvin Fink, Irvin Jean, Don White, Wilfred Cook, Leland Hasselbring, Dale Pool, Glenn Rohrbach. 46 ACTIVITIES Front Row—M. Zirkle, P. Yoder, J. Eversole, M. Harris, D. White, J. Kuntz, K. Rabe, S. Fink. Middle Row—S. Lust-feldt, R. Hollingsworth, B. Pool, J. Kanosky, N. Mueller, D. Rohrbach, C. Ahlden, D. Dickenson, Mr. Lauritzen. Back Row-S. Hasselbring, M. Coleman, J. Zick, M. Henrichs, R. Morgan, J. Leydens, R. Bohannon. 1st Row—P. Bailey, D. Decker, D. Kammermann, S. Johnson, D. Reed, B. Neilson, R. Wagner, D. Allen, G. Schjerv-heim. 2nd Row—M. Macz, B. Dannehl, D. Rylander, C. Campbell, L. Zick, Mrs. Dirks. 3rd—D. Bailey, N. Rohrback, G. Fink, W. Bailey, C. Schleef, S. Bailey. 4th Row—C. Harding, C. Pool, V. Hornback, D. Brantley, M. Bailey. 48 Front Row-J. Alsip, J. Bottorff, T. Sicbert, M. Coleman, D. White, H. Macz, E. Zirkle, J. Bradshaw, S. Fink, J. Ever-sole. Middle Row—A. Galvan, J. Adams, D. Rohrbach, C. Ahlden, D. Kanosky, D. Dickenson, K. White, Mr. Kuntz. Back Row—L. Coffman, J. Willson, D. Hornback, M. Henrichs, J. Hollingsworth, W. Maltman, K. Johnson. Front Row—M. Macz, D. Gibson, N. Nichoalds, B. Dannehl. Middle Row—K. Lustfeldt, V. Hornback, W. Bailey, S. Lustfeldt, D. Rylander, D. Claypool, Miss Schmidt. Back Row—G. Schjervhcim, C. Cultra, C. Harding, S. Pool, E. Smith, R. Hollingsworth, A. Schjervhcim. 49 Front Row-C. Fisher, D. Gibson, J. Eversole Back Row-M. Cultra, G. Schjervheim, C. Harding Majorettes—D. Gibson, J. Eversole, C. Fisher, C. Harding, G. Schjervheim, M. Cultra First Row (front to back)—J. Al sip, B. Dannehl, K. Lustfeldt, W. Bailey, C. Campbell, G. Fink, D. Allen, S. Lustfeldt Second Row-P. Dickenson, N. Nichoalds, E. Smith, M. Wilken, P. Legan, L. Schjervheim, J. Morgan Third Row—S. Norvell, D. Claypool, A. Schjervheim, S. Cultra, N. Rohrbach, T. Zirkle, C. Cultra Fourth Row-J. Hamilton, B. Fink, L. Zick, G. Rueck, B. Hobbs, D. Bailey, D. Allen Fifth Row-S. Pool, S. Campbell, M. Macz, D. Schumers, B. Pool, R. Wagner, S. Blotcky, R. Hollingsworth 50 Front Row—J. Morgan, D. Rylander, N. Nichoalds, D. Gibson, W. Bailey, M. Macz, 2nd Row—C. Cultra, K. Lustfeldt, G. Rueck, D. Reed, L. Potter, S. Blotcky, C. Fisher, L. Schjervheim, J. Alsip. 3rd Row—S. Norvell, B. Fink, B. Pool, N. Rohrbach, E. Smith, G. Schjervheim, R. Hollingsworth, G. Fink, D. Claypool, M. Cultra, M. Wilken, 4th Row—B. Zirkle, S. Fink, J. Eversole, M. Claywell, J. Adams, T. Legan, Mr. Wright, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen. Flutes—B. Hobbs, M. Macz, C. Harding, E. Smith, C. Fisher, J. Alsip, Clarinets—B. Dannehl, P. Legan, S. Cultra, P. Dickenson, G. Rueck, M. Wilken, A. Schjervheim, N. Nichoalds, B. Zirkle, G. Fink, L. Scjervheim, W. Bailey, C. Campbell, N. Rohrbach, Saxophones—S. Fink, J. Hamilton, R. Wagner, D. Bailey, B. Pool, K. Lustfeldt, T. Legan, French Horn—D. Claypool, Baritones—S. Blotcky, D. Allen. Trombones—J. Kuntz, T. Zirkle, D. Allen, J. Morgan. Sousaphone—D. Schumers, Percussion-J. Eversole, S. Lustfeldt, R. Hollingsworth, C. Cultra, D. Rohrbach, S. Hasselbring. Director—Mr. Wright. 51 Front Row—G. Rueck, S. Lustfeldt, B. Dannchl, J. Morgan, N. Nichoalds, D. Gibson, M. Macz, C. Schleef, R. Wagner, J. Alsip. 2nd Row—D. Kammermann, S. Bailey, D. Dirks, D. Reed, D. Rylander, C. Campbell, S. Blotcky, C. Fisher, D. Bailey. L. Schjervheim. 3d Row-S. Norvell, C. Harding, K. Lustfeldt, M. Bailey, V. Hornback, W. Bailey, L. Potter, D. Bailey, J. Pool, G. Fink, D. Claypool, M. Wilken. 4th Row—C. Cultra, B. Fink, B. Pool, N. Rohrbach, L. Zick, E. Smith, G. Schjervheim, R. Hollingsworth, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen, S. Pool, M. Cultra. 5th Row—D. Schumers, B. Zirklc, S. Fink. W. Maltman, T. Legan, J. Eversole, J. Alsip, C. Ahlden, J. Zick, M. Claywell, J. Bradshaw, J. Adams, Mr. Wright. 52 Front Row—G. Rueck, S. Lustfeldt. B. Dannehl, J. Morgan. N. Nichoalds, D. Gibson, M. Macz.C. Schleef, R. Wagner, J. Alsip. 2nd Row—D. Kammermann, S. Bailey, D. Dirks, D. Reed, D. Rylander, C. Campbell, S. Blotcky, C. Fisher. D. Bailey, L. Schjervheim, 3rd Row—S. Norvell, C. Harding, K. Lustfeldt. M. Bailey, V. Hornback, W. Bailey, L. Potter, P. Bailey, J. Pool, G. Fink, D. Claypool, M. Wilken. 4th Row—C. Cultra, B. Fink, B. Pool, N. Rohrbach, L. Zick, E. Smith, G. Schjervheim, R. Hollingsworth, A. Schjervheim, D. Allen, Mr. Wright. Front Row—B. Zirklc, R. Hollingsworth, B. Fink, D. Claypool, N. Nichoalds. Back Row—J. Eversole, M. Coleman, S. Fink, M. Cultra, A. Schjervheim, Mr. Malone. Front Row—K. White, D. Claypool, K. Price, B. Dannehl, D. Gibson, M. Macz, N. Nichoalds, J. Morgan, J. Eversole, B. Fink. 2nd Row—G. Fink, D. Decker, M. Coleman, K. Lustfeldt, D. Rylander, S. Bailey, V. Hornback, G. Rueck, C. Campbell, D. Dirks. 3rd Row—C. Thorne, N. Rohrbach, L. Schjervheim, D. Bailey, M. Cultra, A. Schjervheim, M. Bailey, G. Schjervheim, L. Zick, Mr. Malone. 4th Row—C. Cultra, B. Coffman, T. Legan, J. Alsip, S. Fink, D. Schumers, J. Kuntz, S. Hasselbring, B. Lee, K. Johnson. 5th Row—R. Hollingsworth, E. Smith, J. Eversole, B. Nielsen, M. Claywell, D. Hornback. 53 STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row—M. Wilken, M. Cultra, S. Bailey, D. Reed, N. Nichoalds, D. Claypool, E. Smith. Back Row—J. Adams, D. Rohrbach, J. Hollingsworth, M. Claywell, A. Schjervheim, K. Lustfeldt, G. Rueck, J. Alsip, Mr. Cornell (sponsor) A do-nothing organization in many schools—BUT at OHS—A do-much organization! Headed by Darlene Reed, President; Mike Coleman, V. President; Barb Fink, Secretary; and Nancy Rohrbach, Treasurer; this small but mighty band continued it’s tradition of value to the school community. Among its many valued services were the following: spirit week and Homecoming, the annual Christmas party (this year with a new twist), and the class elections. Our new sponsor, served as an advisor, helping hand, and inspiration. First Row—K. White, N. Nichoalds, T. Legan, Second Row—B. Fink, N. Rohrbach, Third Row—M. Coleman, D. Reed, F. Macz, Mr. Wright, (sponsor) 54 Front Row—D. Gibson, S. Bailey, P. Bailey, D. Allen, G. Rueck. Middle Row—J. Alsip, K. Lustfeldt, A. Schjervheim, R. Wagner. Back Row—M. Wilken, M. Cultra, C. Ahlden, Mr. Malone, J. Bradshaw. Front Row—D. Decker, D. Gibson, K. White, C. Campbell, D. Rylander, G. Fink, J. Morgan, P. Yoder, N. Nichoalds. Middle Row—Mr. Pentel, C. Cultra, S. Lustfeldt, D. Bailey, L. Schjervheim, R. Hollingsworth, M. Bailey, S. Norvell, L. Zick, P. Thomas. Back Row—S. Campbell, G. Schjervheim, C. Harding, J. Bradshaw, A. Schjervheim, S. Hassel-bring, J. Eversole, B. Zirkle, T. Legan. 55 ONARQUOIS 1973 56 Front row—Herb Maez, Kevin White, Judy Eversole, Barb Fink, Donna Claypool Second row—Bob Zirkle, Chris Burnett, Debi Dirks, Kathy Lustfeldt, Mike Coleman, Neal Mueller Third row—Doug Dickenson, Gary Price, Melissa Cultra, Barb Neilsen, Sandi Johnson, Mr. Malone 1972-73 was the third school year during which OHS enjoyed Narghi-N ,ws in its present form. Each month from October thru May, the eagerly-awaited paper arrived. For nearly one day, the papers were evident throughout the school. “When will the next one arrive?” was a frequently heard question from student and teacher alike. We are proud of the Narghi News and hope we continue to get our eight pages of cheer each month as the years go by. 57 REST ASSURED I want to bite you on the neck! The night of the play is no time to study your lines. if it isn’t the Devil himself! The Devil made me do it! Cast of Characters: Philip Morlock . . . John Eversole Hazel Morlock . . . Melissa Cultra Mary Morlock . . . Barb Fink Jessica Morlock . . . Nancy Nichoalds Luigi Lanconi. . . Bob Zirkle Joe Lanconi. . . Mike Coleman Miss Akers . . . Donna Claypool George Plew . . . Steve Fink Mildred . . . Kathy Price Dr. Brown . . . John Adams Lucifer . . . Mike Claywell Mrs. Smaltz . . . Laurie Potter Martha . . . Ruth Hollingsworth Jake . . . Kevin White Mrs. Frink . . . Annette Schjervheim Mr. Black . . . Gary Price Stage Manager . . . Jeff Alsip Prompter . . . Debby Rylander Student Director . . . Annette Schjervheim Director ... Ed Malone 59 HOMECOMING 1972-73 HOMECOMING WEEK-the most eagerly awaited week on our school-calendar! Five days of preparation-building of our spirit—convertibles convey the court around the gridiron—a smashing victory (sometimes) ends the most important game of the fall—finally, a lovely dance climaxed by the traditional crowning ceremony. 61 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES 1972 62 There are many moments to remember as one grows up—but there are few if any to compare to the Junior-Senior prom, especially the one you attend as a senior. Your feet literally do not touch the ground. The decor; the clothes; the food; the music; the slow dances with that someone who’ll always be a little special, no matter who else comes along; the fun of the will and prophecy—all these and more make up the rosy memories which grow rosier as the years whirl by. What can compare? 64 BYE BYE BIRDIE MARCH 30-31 APRIL 1 Albert—Mike Claywell Rose—Melissa Cultra Kim—Nancy Nichoalds Hugo—Steve Fink Mae Peterson—Elena Smith Mrs. MacAfee—Laurie Potter Mr. MacAfee—Bob Zirkle Conrad—John Eversole Mayor—Mike Coleman Mayor’s Wife—Annette Schjervheim Ursula—Donna Claypool Randolph—Tom Legan Mrs. Merkle—Donna Allen Mr. J ohnson—Bill Coffman Gloria—Kathy Lustfeldt Maude—Jeff Alsip Reporters—Barb Nielsen, Keith Johnson Sad Girl—Belinda Dannehl Telephone Hour Teens: Margie—Gail Schjervheim Helen—Debbie Rylander Nancy—Darlene Reed Alice—Ruth Hollingsworth Debra Sue—Barb Fink Harvey—Bob Lee Penelope—Cathy Cultra Teen Trio: Debbie Bailey, Laurie Zick, Lori Schjervheim Teen girl extras-Gale Rueck, Debbie Gibson Stage Band-Janet Alsip, Marilyn Wilken, Shirley Norvell Lights—Cheryl Campbell, Nancy Rohrbach, Roy Hurtado Director-Mr. Ed Malone Music Director—Mr. Gary Wright Student Director-Barb Nielsen Prompter—Gaila Fink Stage—Keith Johnson, Tom Legan For the first ever—OHS did a real broadway musical—600-plus people attended and showed the appreciation. We hope this was the first of many such theatre experiences. 66 67 Eight weeks—thirty nights—work and fun. Finally March 30th came and with it our first performance of three—large crowds, good reception —excitement. Finally, when the people were gone—the lights out— and the chairs put away—the songs lingered on— 68 SPORTS FOOTBALL Top Row—Coach Kuntz, J. Hollingsworth, J. Adams, J. Willson, D. Dickenson, C. Ahlden, D. Kanosky, T. Siebert, D. Rohrbach, J. Bottorff, W. Powers, J. Johnson, Coach Kanosky. Middle Row—D. Hornback, J. Eversole, N. Mueller, J. Alsip, H. Macz, B. Zirkle, J. Bradshaw, B. Lee, S. Fink, L. Coffman, M. Coleman. Bottom Row—A. Galvan, J. Kanosky, M. Harris, W. Rohr, T. Legan, B. Coffman, M. Zirkle, S. Hasselbring, J. Kuntz. 70 7 972 RECORD Onarga 0 Catlin 28 Chatsworth Jamboree 4th Onarga 0 Reddick 8 Onarga 6 Piper City 14 Onarga 8 Homecoming Chatsworth 30 Onarga 6 Forrest 26 Onarga 6 Gilman 38 Onarga 6 Milford 51 Onarga 0 Tri-Point 14 LETTERMEN Back Row—J. Adams, D. Rohrbach, D. Kanosky, J. Bottorff, C. Ahl-den, J. Eversole. Front Row—W. Powers, M. Coleman, D. Dickerson, H. Macz, J. Bradshaw. OFFENSE Back Row—D. Rohrbach, H. Macz, D. Kanosky, J. Bottorff, J. Adams, S. Fink. Front Row—J. Bradshaw, J. Eversole, M. Coleman, D. Dickerson, N. Mueller, C. Ahlden, W. Powers. 71 J.V. FOOTBALL Back Row—B. Zirkle, J. Willson, J. Hollingsworth, J. Alsip, S. Fink, J. Kuntz, M. Zirklc. Front Row—A. Galvan, B. Coffman, W. Rohr, J. Kanosky, B. Lee, T. Legan, S. Hasselbring, M. Harris. 72 DEFENSE Back Row—J. Hollingsworth, J. Adams, T. Siebert, D. Kanosky, J. Bottorff, H. Macz, J. Eversolc, J. Bradshaw. Front Row—J. Johnson, L. Coffman, N. Mueller, C. Ahlden. VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD Onarga 45 Gilman 53 Onarga 75 Sheldon 70 Onarga 66 Donovan 76 Onarga 54 R. T. 60 Onarga 71 Mel-Sib 61 Onarga 49 Cissna Park 75 Onarga 73 Milford 52 Onarga 56 Buckley Loda 47 Onarga 69 Tri-Point 62 Onarga 31 Gilman 38 Onarga 50 Forrest 48 Onarga 37 Saunemin 40 Iroquois County Tournament Onarga 73 Milford 54 Onarga 69 Watseka 72 V.V. Tourney 72 Onarga 62 Mel Sib 72 Onarga 42 Reddick 56 Onarga 77 R-T 64 Onarga 58 Chatsworth 78 Onarga 89 Cornell 65 Onarga 52 Crescent City 58 Onarga 53 Piper City Regional 62 Onarga 60 Buckley Loda 47 Onarga 62 Gilman 58 Onarga 60 Chatsworth Sectional 57 Onarga 55 Danville Schlarman 62 74 K. White, M. Coleman, T. Siebert, M. Claywell, Coach Bates, J. Hollingsworth, J. Bottorff, D. Dickenson, B. Zirkle, D. Hornback, kneeling: M. Henrichs. 75 This has been a red-letter year for O.H.S. basketball. Our season victories this year included the following: Sheldon, Mel-Sib, Milford, Buckley-Loda, Tri-Point, and Forrest. In the county tournament, we beat Milford again, and lost the championship by three points in a hotly contested game. Our season climaxed during the regional tournament. The plucky Indians were given NO chance, but began to turn the tables when they beat Buckley-Loda. The Gilman five were supposed to beat us badly, but the final score was, Onarga-62, Gilman-58. There was no way that Onarga could beat Chatsworth, but when the final horn sounded, the score was Onarga—60 Chatsworth—57. In the sectional, Onarga led Danville Schlarman until the closing minutes. The final score was Onarga—55, Schlarman—62. J.V. BASKETBALL L. to R.—Coach Schaumburg, J. Kanosky, D. Schumers, T. Lcgan, B. Coffman, K. White, M. Harris, S. Fink, W. Malt-man, R. Morgan. 79 First Row (1 to r) S. Fink, T. Legan, J. Alsip, S. Hasselbring, K. White, B. Zirkle, Second Row—Coach Schaumburg, J. Willson, M. Coleman, T. Siebert, J. Eversole, D. Dickenson. RECORD Gilman 12 Onarga 2 Tri-Point 15 Onarga 0 Buckley-Loda 13 Onarga 3 Gilman 8 Onarga 4 Gilman 12 Onarga 2 Milford 6 Onarga 4 Piper City 4 Onarga 1 Mel-Sib 3 Onarga 5 R-T 3 Onarga 11 80 81 BASEBALL Back Row: Mr. Kuntz,Terry Siebert.John Bottorff, Jeff Zick, Wesley Powers, Mark Henrichs, Doug Rohrbach, Doug Dickenson, Shawn Campbell, Lon Coffman, John Eversole. Front Row: Jay Bradshaw, Monte Harris, Alfredo Galvan, Bill Coffman, Tom Legan, Jeff Alsip, Steve Fink, Mike Zirkle, Bob Zirkle, and Scott Hasslebring. TRACK AND 83 L. to R.— Coach D. Bates, J. Willson, T. Siebert, D. Dickenson, B. Lee, D. Rohrbach, J. Adams, B. Zirkle. 84 SENIOR FA CUL TY GAME After many years, the Faculty-Senior basketball game remains as popular as ever. In 1972-73, the faculty women won their second game, and the faculty men broke a tie to become champions (at least temporarily). The proceeds from this annual event are divided between the Senior class (sponsor of the game) and the D. L. Reed Math Scholarship fund. 85 VERTISINGf TILSTRA MARATHON SERVICE AND GARAGE Goodyear Tires and Autolite Batteries Onarga, Illinois Route 45 and 54 FROBISH FOTO SERVICE Best Wishes to next years Freshman Class We don't make promises. We make guarantees. SERGEANT FIRST CLASS , S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION OURt STREET KANKAKEE. ILLINOIS 60901 We have too many good things to offer you to make any up (They’re so good you may think we are making them up) Read on We won’t guarantee you anything we can’t pay off (If we guarantee you Hawaii, start waxing your surfboard You'll need it.) Everything we guarantee will be put down in writing In a legal document that you get a copy of (If you agree to sign for computer training and the Delayed Entry Option, it will all be spelled out in language you can understand ) We want you to know without a shred of doubt that you'll get everything you signed for So we'll give you this card On the front is what you signed for And on the back is an address to write to in the Pentagon, just in case you didn't get what’s on the front We think today's Army has a lot to offer you We'll try to convince you of that That's our job But we'll never try to mislead you That’s our job, too Your Army Representative Enlistment Guarantee This card o'presentrd to who his en TS ed it the Regular Amy. this dav ur.cW thr jroraionsol Ajj-y Regulator'1601 . JO. tor theff i't-• ofchoice— 25th P jracksf Hawaii? 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Watson COUNTRYSIDE LUMBER PLAZA Building Material—Paints, Paneling and Cabinets on Display Phone 815 265-7204 94 CULTRA NURSERY CO. HALL’S FORD MERCURY Grower and Distributor of Quality Nursery Stock 202 E. Crescent St. Gilman, Illinois Onarga, Illinois 60938 R. R. Cultra J. R. 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Crescent St. SHEPHERD FLOWER SHOP ONARGA BUILDING Compliments of LOAN COE MILITARY Onarga, Illinois ACADEMY 60955 Onarga, Illinois 60955 BAILEY’S TAVERN Onarga, Illinois RON’S TAP 203 S. Oak Onarga, Illinois First With Turbo FUNK BROS. IMPLEMENT CO. Marian and Jim Onarga, Illinois 268-7711 PERRY PRICE LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE “Snorkel Equipped” Onarga, Illinois 268-7612 DON WREDE TRAINING STABLES AND TACK SHOP Onarga, Illinois Phone—268-4552 TILSTRA CAFE 109 W. Seminary Onarga, Illinois Phone-268-4225 97 HAROLD AND JUANITA’S RESTAURANT BAR Gilman, Illinois MERKLE FARM MANAGEMENT SERVICE 20 years Professional Farm Management 265-4388 Gilman, Illinois LANDERS DRIVE-IN RTs.-45. 54, 24 Gilman, Illinois 265-7386 FARMERS STATE BANK OF DANFORTH Assets $5,000,000 FULL Service Bank Member F.D.I.C. MIDWEST SOIL TESTING SERVICE Donald Miller, Owner 269-2866 Soil Testing and Soil Test Follow-through Danforth, Illinois KUIPERS SALES CO. Chevy—Buick Opel—GMC Gilman, Illinois VINCE’S SUPERWAY Open every day Fresh meat-Produce Groceries—liquor Gilman, Illinois BORCHERS MEN’S WEAR—DRY CLEANERS 108 N. Central St. Gilman, Illinois 60938 98 Congratulations to the Class of’73 ONARGA DAIRY QUEEN RYAN’S 5 - $1 Store GIBSON TRANSFER Onarga, Illinois Phone 268-7654 268-7728 Joe R. Gibson MULLIGAN’S RADIO AND T.V. REPAIR Congratulations to the Class of’73 Make TONY’S ONARGA T.V. THE KURL SHOP Sales—Service Your Beauty Home J. A. “Tony” Tremblay 3 Operators Available Phone-268-7253 Monday—Saturday 268-7215 Evelyn Salmon, Prop. HAMILTON BROS. AUTO PARTS E. Dixie Highway Watseka, Illinois Specializing Generator—Starter Repair Machine Shop ROBERT DANNEHL UNDERWOOD’S A. J. TATRO CO. RESTAURANT AND CORAL LOUNGE Gilman, Illinois Marty Ann Shrove Prop. Custom Farming Construction Repairs Sandblasting Ashkum, Illinois Phone 815 698-2095 MONICAL’S PIZZA PICKENS REXALL PHARMACY, INC. Watseka, Illinois 103 E. Walnut St. Ph. 432-3094 Watseka, Illinois WRIGHT’S OF WATSEKA, Congratulations to the Class of’73 INC. Home Furnishings Center R. KENT SWEDLUND M.D.S.C. Rts. 1 and 24 East P. O. Box 301 Watseka, 111. 60970 Ph. 432-2161 Compliments of VALUE VILLAGE Rts. 1 and 24 Watseka, Illinois LASSERS FURNITURE Watseka, Illinois “Beauty on a Budget” 100 CONTINENTAL GRAIN DELREY FARMERS GRAIN CO. 268-7624 Gilman, Illinois Del Rev, Illinois Ph. 815 265-7251 Thawville, Illinois 60968 OLSON’S LAUNDRY BREEDEN’S WRECKING YARD Loda, Illinois Dick Meyer, Prop. pH. 217 379-2011 Glenn Breeden Paxton, Illinois Business ph. 217 386-2712 Home ph. 217 386-2093 DIX MUTUAL COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE CO. SMITTY’S VILLAGE INN Jean Allen Thawville, Illinois Phone-387-2233 Loda, Illinois All Kinds of Mutual Insurance Compliments of ROEDER GRAIN CO. BUCKLEY STATE BANK Grain—Feed—Seed—Trucking Buckley, Illinois Onarga Member F.D.I.C. Ridgeville Thawville Compliments of WATSEKA BUILDING LOAN ASSOC. Ill W. Cherry Watseka, Illinois 432-3918 FARMERS PIONEER MUTUAL Onarga, Illinois 60955 Phone 268-7300 Since 1874 Congratulations to the Class of ’73 IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN CANADY LABORATORIES 201 E. Cherry St. Watseka, Illinois Watseka, Illinois Assets over $35,000,000 Since 1937 WATSEKA TIRE CENTER 1 mile West on US 24 Watseka, Illinois “Service that satisfies” Congratulations to the Class of’73 DR. A. J. SCHJERVHEIM FUNKS G. HYBRIDS Seedsmen to the World BEN FRANKLIN WAYNE C. ZICK Salesman Gilman, Illinois Onarga, Illinois 387-2305 102 Plant Kerger Company McCord Auto Supply Inc. Whitman’s Auto Body Repair Shop Royal Dry Cleaners D. E. Lynch Const. Co. Art Feller, Auctioneer Bauer’s Clothing Baron’s Inn Martin Brothers Star Market Lorretta’s Baier Publishing Co. Cissna Park Livestock Sales Modern Glass Dr. Donald Denison Onarga Crop Service Ficklin Machine Company Bradshaw Texaco Service Bob’s Barber Shop Louis Melind Company Buckley-Loda CO-OP Grain Co. Gary’s Men’s Store Loda Poultry Co., Inc. Leo’s Garage Juanita’s Reynolds Service Station Bill Hanson Chevrolet—Buick, Inc. Ted’s Red Door Central Restaurant Danforth—Gilman Grain Co. Price’s Barber Shop Jack Jill Childrens Apparel Elliot Yamaha Sales House of Music Steven’s Jewelry J. C. Penny’s Watseka Farmers Grain Ev’s Prim and Trim Burn’s Implements Gilman Star Gilman Sales and Service Production Credit Asso. Chicago Store Corn Belt Hotel Montgomery Ward Catalog Agency Sir Loin House THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost 104 son angolo. texos