Ottawa Township High School - Senior Yearbook (Ottawa, IL)

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I I 1 i a , 4' 7,-, 9',rr,,'1 g ,,f ini Arts and crafts students let their creative minds have free reign as they try to create a work of art from common household items. The prize winning photography displayed by cre- ator Amy Spohr leads one to admire her constant- ly improving photographic skill. Amy won a supe- rior rating at the Illinois State Fair. five , N 5 Right. Experiencing first hand the mar- vels of modern computers, Ruth Elzer prepares for her future by learning the correct management of the minds of the future. Z lntroduction f 7

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Bottom. Registration in the fall marks the start of a new year with new possibilities and from Barb Freese's smile that prospect seems delightful. Bottom right. Deanna Ball and Julie John both know that practice makes perfect, as they rehearse daily during second hour band. Reach to Your Whether you are the captain of the football team, president of the senior class, ranked first in the class, or just want to make it through the school day with a minimum of toil and drudgery, you are forever set- ting new goals for yourself. As freshmen we make choices in courses that will set some basic goals. Each year as we progress in 6 I Introduction Goals class standing we reach out to grasp the goals we set as freshmen, and build on them for the next 3 years. When the final year comes, seniors must decide for themselves if they've reached far enough to achieve those goals. One of the most satisfying proofs of achievement for a senior is the diploma which is handed to him on June 4. sun--ur A ' , .. i r' , -. N1-..-Q V.. - -e:r -:I , . , ji! -4. g - wc U ' A-'Y c i . .V i S ,f V N N-.. 7 ,wpfg f , ' ,f ga- ' ' 'f f 1 3 157 t if gi

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1 -zszf 2 it -6 me ' . ,.,,, , ,N V...,hJ,,w,, K EJ, . With a new bridge built practically at our doorstep, city streets constantly un- der repair and the profile of the school under reconstruction, this year seemed full of physical changes that touched our lives-often times, in some rather unpleasent ways. The new bridge finally reached com- pletion forming a new link between North and South Ottawa across the Illi- nois River. But while we awaited its completion, we were sometimes impa- tient as Southsiders struggled to get across the old bridge via the detours. Meanwhile Northsiders followed de- tours of their own as they wound through the maze of open streets, which constantly seemed to be appear- ing in a new location. The tax money that pays for the new textbooks and computers ljust to name two thingsl and the new sports equip- ment from the booster club are exam- ples of the way the community touches our lives as students. Members of the community give us job experience by hiring students for part-time help. Some members also comprise the school board which acts as the govern- ing body of the school. And businesses and organizations provide scholarships for graduating seniors. It is hard to re- member the eager sports fans spurring the Pirates on to victory. As students, we also reach out to touch those in our community. Many students are active in the volunteer work with younger children, senior citi- zens, and hospitals. Sflntroduction Above. The front lawns and Main Street grounds provide this view en- joyed each day by students, teachers, and administrators. Top. Cheryl Tullis flaunts her 800 floor locker, showing that if you deco- rate well enough, even a locker can seem like home.