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

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C9Cf0l10l' October captured the excitement and frivolity of Homecoming week as our fair vessel swayed to and fro with Pirate spirit. Many activities kept us busy as we prepared for the Homecoming fes- tivities. Each day was designated as a day with a specific dress - and many even acted out their charac- ters. The queen and her court reigned over these activites and joined in the Homecoming parade. Spirit abounded this week, but the mighty Pirate football team was un- able to outdraw the state-ranked Geneseo Maple Leafs. To end the week, we were entertained at the an- nual dance, listening and dancing to Second Time Around. As we sailed along on our journey, we paused for awhile to help others in our community by contributing to the United Fund. Caring actions such as this' showed how generous the Pirate heart is. Seniors stepped off the ship to celebrate their year and enjoy the feast prepared for the 1983 gradu- ation class. The first annual Senior Banquet was given October 20. A Shortly thereafter the whole stu- dent body was able to enjoy a relax- ing evening as their fellow students recreated the popular scenes in The Pink Panther Strikes Again. Enter- tainment and activity were the focal points in this leg of our journey as we passed through October of 1982. 4fIntroduction 4

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Junior Robb Vaughn concentrates on a Pirate victory over the Fenton-Bensenville Bisons. 5ef9fen2i2el' Ahoy, ye mates! It's time to join us for the legendary voyage of the Pirate ship. This mighty vessel set sail on the twenty-fourth day of the month of August in the year of our Lord nine- teen hundred and eighty-two. The voyage pulled anchor and ye hearty seniors barked out commands to the wayward crew composed of many new fresh underclassmen. The sail was a rough one at times as the sailors battled the summer end- ing blues which caused some to fear a bloody mutiny. As we delved into the heart of our voyage, many new firsts abounded from the decks of thy ship. The first assembly, first speech trvout, and the first participation in a varsity athletic event were but a few. New and exciting adventures filled the somewhat dreary academic after- noons. For thy freshman and sophomore classes there was an evening acquaint- ance referred to as a mixer. Music echoed in the salty sea winds that night, and reminded thy young hearts of the approaching Homecoming fes- tivities. As the month of September drew to a close, we were faced with the task of nominating young maidens who should serve as our Homecoming queen and court. This month was the beginning of an enlightening voyage, filled with spe- cial memories because for some mates it will be their final sail with old friends. In troductzon Student Lrfe Sports Fine Arts Academics Faculty ........... Classes ...,....... Eprloque ,,....,.,.. 87 107 131 143 190 Table of Contents ' ......,... 1 ' .t ..... . . 15 Organizations ...... 43 Introductionf3

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F W 1 ' F ,Q 11 A mf . v - 'g.,.,,r ,infix . . . :- I , - Mlm ll 1' . If Q Above left. Driven by Mr. Ralph Bowermas- ter, Number One Pirate fans Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Love proudly join the Homecoming parade. Mr. Love was involved in Ottawa High athletics from 1945-1972. Far left. Joining in the festivities, Mrs. Karen Windsor shows that teachers, too, can be Punk. Left. In the true tradition of Homecoming, graduated choir members returned to their alma mater to join in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner before the Homecoming game. To show their support of the Pirates, the girls volleyball team did their part in making the Homecoming parade a success. Introductlon!5