Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1965 volume:

19 6 5 REFLECTOR Paxton Community High School Paxton, Illinois PAXTON HI “Remember the time that—”, “I’ll never forget the time when—Memories crowd the thoughts of teachers and students who must leave the old building on Center Street. Each person looks down the halls with a twinge of sadness, then turns away toward the new school—suddenly, eagerly. In the following pages, the Reflector brings you “last time” pictures to help keep alive fond memories of events that have taken place in the classrooms, hallways, and the auditorium. Remember— Highlights 9 Organizations Page 31 Sports Page 73 People Page 93 Advertising Page 149 Acknowledgements Page 162 G H SCHOOL Familiar Sights At Center Street . . . the noisy, crowded cafeteria; the shop class; a surging, deafening stream of students in the hallways; jammed lockers; restless study hall students; the office crowded with students wanting tardy slips, or returning report cards; the whispering library students; those enlightening discussions held in uncomfortable classrooms; locker clean-up time; the booming intercom during morning exercises; the tricky fire doors; cramped half-lockers; and the dark, dingy underworld. School at PCHS will never be the same as it was on Center Street. Remember . . . 4 . . . the girls preparing foods in the Home Economics lab; the delicious odors floating through the hallways; the pep signs hanging in the auditorium and hallways; the muscle-straining exercises on the slippery gym floor; the janitor’s quarters in the noisy boiler room; the agony, the joy of school in P.C.H.S. Remember . . . . . . the old gym during P. E. classes; the old Home Economics lab; the large Agriculture room; the uncomfortable Biology lab; the dreaded chemistry lab; the paper-thin walls between the French class and the shorthand class; the mechanical drawing class; the slippery locker room floors; the sizzling radiators. These things constituted school at PCHS, Center Street. Remember . . . 7 HIGHLIGHTS “Highlights”—those things which make our school life much more interesting and meaningful. The following pages present many outstanding events and activities, from Homecoming to Prom, from Freshmen Orientation to Graduation. But this year is different. This year, for the last time, they are taking place at PCHS, Center Street. For the first time, not only the Seniors but the whole student body is looking back, remembering those school days on Center Street. Freshmen Orientation Our 1964 Freshman Week program was changed from an initiation to an orientation program, to acquaint the incoming Freshmen with our daily routine by means of a mock school day. Conducted on a small scale, with shortened class periods, the typical day included a general assembly, a briefing on the student handbook, and refreshments in the cafeteria during the two lunch periods. So they came—doubtful, joyful, perplexed, or sad. However, before the day was over, the Freshmen came to the conclusion that high school would be a different and very exciting experience for them. The week following Orientation was climaxed by the Freshman Party, which was sponsored by the Student Council. Welcome Freshmen! 10 So this is a High School Dance. Right: Here come the Freshmen. What did you say 2 2 was again. 11 Foreign Exchange Student The delight of the Senior class this year has been Petra van Kampen, our foreign exchange student from the Netherlands. Leaving her lovely home near Haarlem, she came to live with the Nobles and attend school in Paxton. Petra carried four subjects and was active in such extra-curricular activities as Girls’ Chorus, A Cappella, Latin Club, Band, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. She played the bass fiddle in band, and has been known to play the recorder on occasion. In Student Council, she initiated ping-pong tournaments for interested students. Petra was enthusiastic and very eager to learn about us, our customs, and our country. Among other things, everyone admired her ability to speak and read several different languages. In fact, the whole community became quite attached to Petra, who was often seen in her native costume, giving talks before interested groups. Petra learned much, but she also taught us a great deal about her country, and about people in general. Time will not erase the memory of Petra, for she has become a part of Paxton High and its heritage. These methods of raising funds for this very worthwhile project have become annual activities for the Student Council A.F.S. Committee. 12 A.F.S. Dinner at Clara Peterson The A.F.S. Committee, composed of five members elected from the Student Council, are in charge of money-making projects for the American Field Service Program. Last year the committee was elected just in time to plan the annual American Field Service Banquet. This was served at Clara Peterson School by Student Council members. All those at the Banquet considered the evening very successful and most enjoyable. This year the A.F.S. Committee was in charge of the American Field Service Christmas tree, and again sponsored the Banquet. Seated left to right: Valerie Mattingly, Petra van Kampen and Marcia Hill; Standing: Jerry Rodeen and Charles Newman American Field Service 13 Homecoming Events Homecoming . . . election of a queen and her court . . . the annual parade . . . the before-game rally . . . the football game . . . the Homecoming dance ... all these events are equally important to students and Alumni. Bright blue and gold . . . excitement in the crisp air . . . hearty school spirit and enthusiasm ... a dummy thrown into the bonfire ... a victory cheer sweeping over the crowd . . . lots of fun ... so Homecoming, 1965, arrived. The annual Homecoming parade began on Market Street, winding its way to the football field. There, after the dummy was thrown into the victory fire, the queen and the winners of the float-judging were announced. The stands were filled to capacity at the Homecoming game, despite the nippy weather. Alumni and students were 14 there to urge the team onward, but the game ended with a Rantoul victory. The Homecoming dance, “Monte Carlo,” was held after the game. Alumni who came to the gayly decorated auditorium for the dance were reunited with old school chums; and high school memories were the topic of many conversations. Above: Homecoming game with Rantoul Left: Announcement of 1964 Homecoming Queen Queens The highlight of the Homecoming program was the presentation of our lovely Homecoming Queen, Connie Burklund. Her very attractive attend- ants, Kathy Hustedt, Sheila Moulding, and Kathy Swanson, also lent their pep and personality to the half-time ceremonies. Later, beautiful and charming, they all attended the Homecoming dance, “Monte Carlo,” to assist in crowning Queen Connie. Kathy Swanson Sheila Moulding Katherine Hustedt Above: Queen Connie Burklund Floats Are A Part Of Homecoming In the float competition, the Freshmen received first place, with a Mustang resting his iron hooves on a pair of dice. The Junior class float, the Sophomore class float, and the Senior class train received 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places respectively. The clubs winning recognition were: the Drama Club, first place; the marching Pep Club, under the direction of Mrs. Benear, second place; and the hard-working Pep Band, third place. Upper left: Freshman float Upper right: Junior float Lower left: Sophomore float Lower right: Senior float 16 Homecoming Snaps Homecoming—a maze of events happening in sequence. The float preparation was among the first events to take place. After the completed floats were paraded and judged, they stood on the football field, alone, for everyone was watching the dummy of Rantoul being thrown into the licking tongues of Paxton's fire. Later, at the dance held after the game, Connie Burklund, our queen, was escorted to her throne by football co-captains, Denny Short and Darrel Seim. The Queen’s court, Kathy Hustedt, Kathy Swanson, and Sheila Moulding, were escorted by Wayne Johnson, Denny Eichelberger, and Tim Schofield. Upper: Homecoming Court and their escorts. Lower left: Bonfire after the parade. Lower right: Pep rally. 17 On November 12th and 13th the Junior Class presented a very humorous, satirical play entitled “Hillbilly WeddinV’ The play was centered around Paw Belchsnickle’s finding a husband for his oldest and dirtiest Junior Class Play 18 daughter, Ceelie. Helping to complicate and confuse the plot was the appearance of a “dude”, Ronald Maxwell. The members of the cast were: Linda Abrahamson, Priscilla Bradley, Russ Brown, Fred Carlson, George Carpenter, Melissa Dunnan, Charlene Fox, Mary Griggs, Bill Hansen, Joan Hardman, Mike Johnson, Patsy Mattingly, Kathy Rinkenberger, Carol Rollins, Doug Smith, and Ron Thompson. Two of the main contests this year were Speech and Music Contest. Speech Contest was held at Tolono on February 13, where Paxton received second place in total points, being edged out by Champaign who placed first. Placing were as follows: “High Window, second place, with cast of Luwana Tarlton, Judi Rine, Denny Eichelberger, Bob Frump, and Sheila Roisland; original oration, second place, Charles Newman; extemporan- eous speaking, second place, Pat De-Muth; serious reading, fourth place. Bob Frump; oratorical declamation, fourth place, Doug Houston; humorous reading, fourth place, Mary Griggs; verse reading, fifth place, Judi Rine. Music Contest was held at Decatur on March 13. The band and chorus entries consisted of solos and ensembles. They all made fine showings, for which they should be commended. Speech and Music Contest First row, left to right: Jennie Joyce, Patty Franzen, Linda Miller; Second row: Bonnie Hustedt, Carol Rohlfing, Alexa Noble Below: Speech contest play rehearsal Christmas The “Christmas Paradise” dance was held on December 1 8, at the Clara Peterson School, where the Junior class decorated the gym, giving it the effect of a winter fantasy. Reigning for the evening were the King and Queen of Christmas, Dan Coplea and Linda Adkins, chosen by student vote. Although the weatherman tried his best to discourage attendance, a fine band and the holiday spirit of the students resulted in a merry time for the subjects of King and Queen Christmas. The Christmas Program on Wednesday afternoon ended the school year of 1964. It included a chorus of songs by the French classes, a play by the Thespians, and several numbers by groups from the Music department. After dismissal, the students happily rushed home, looking forward with joy to seven long days of school-less vacation, gleefully shouting “Merry Christmas” as they dashed out the doors. 20 Upper right—Refreshment Table Lower right—Decorating Christmas tree Upper left—Freshman Madrigals Middle—French Class Lower—Refreshments Left upper—Christmas Fantasy below—A Cappella Choir Scenes Right upper—King and Queen - Christmas below—Girls’ Chorus 21 Musical Get Up and Go The Music Department presented a musical comedy entitled “ Get Up and Go”, on April 2 and 3, 1964. A boys’ and girls’ school held in the same building doesn’t seem like a too-complicated plot, but the fact that these schools are separated by a locked door does complicate the situation. The plot thickens when the two teachers clash. They are both running their schools in the red but they will not admit it. An uncle, supposedly of one of the girls, comes to the school to help out and proceeds to modernize it. This, plus the fact that the niece of the old maid and the nephew of the old man fall in love and want to get married, leads to confusion. Everything ends well, though, and the two teachers get married. Fine music and two excellent casts made the musical even more interesting. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the two evenings of humorous entertainment provided by our Music Department. 22 Cast in garden scene Soda Shoppe A Teacher’s Conference Spring Concert Concert Band A Cappella Choir Last May the Music Department presented its annual Spring Concert for the enjoyment of the Paxton community. The Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Harry Swenson, presented a short program consisting of selections such as “Night at the Ballet” and “Marriage of Figaro,” which were played at Contest. The A Cappella and Girls’ Chorus, directed by Mr. Neal Fluegel, also presented their contest numbers. 23 Spring Prom Festiva Romo “Festiva Roma” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom, held on May 15, 1964, in the High School gym. The theme was carried out by the use of two rows of four majestic white columns each, leading to a purple draped statue standing impressively in the center. The walls were of purple drapes, with gold streamers. Allen Johnson was the master of ceremonies. The welcome was given by Jerry Rodeen, president of the Junior Class, and the response was given by Gary Chapman, Senior Class president. Elected to reign for the evening were Joanne Harkins and Jerry Ulrich. They were attended by Connie Burk-lund and Denny Short. 24 Processional after the king and queen were crowned. 26 Senior Play, Anastasia The Senior class chose “Anastasia for their last class play. “Anastasia is the story of a young Russian princess who had been missing for several years after a war. Unexpectedly, she appeared when a trio of greedy fortune seekers (played by Tim Moore, Rick Shields, and Chip Pacey) plotted to substitute an actress for the princess and collect some of the royal treasure. They chose a young beggar girl from the streets (played by Lynda Hoover) who happened to fit all the qualifications, and who also happened to be the real princess. This intriguing play was directed by Mr. Jones. In the cast were the following people: Chip Pacey, Gaye Nuss, Rick Shields, Tim Moore, Russ Anderson, Lynda Hoover, Steve Kelley, Mike Griffin, Merrily Jones, Gary Chapman, Rhonda Rattenborg, Pat Sigler, and Ken Rohlfing. Class Day Upper left: Moving up of classes led by Senior Class President, Donna Zumwalt. Lower left: Reflector dedication to Mrs. Ireland and Mr. Smith by Editor Gary Chapman. Lower right: Senior Class prophecy on Class Day. The crowning event of each Senior year at Paxton High is Class Day. Feelings vary among the Seniors, who realize they’ll not be back at P.C.H.S. again. At that time too, the “green” Freshmen progress to Sophomores, being replaced by a newer, “greener” group from across the street. This day’s activities create the proper atmosphere for the closing day of school—organized chaos—a bit frenzied—a bit nostalgic—excited—anticipatory confusion. Baccalaureate and Commencement The day that almost everyone has partially dreaded, yet eagerly awaited, finally has come. The Senior Class of 1964, walking down the aisle in their traditional caps and gowns, take their Baccalaureate processional, places on the stage while parents watch with pride, and a touch of sadness. Each year, for more than thirty years. Seniors have crossed the P.C.H.S. stage to received their diplomas. Then, after the ceremonies, they have wandered through the school, remembering. But the thoughts of what lay ahead have often caused them to turn and walk away. So it was this year. Many of the graduates had proudly received honors, yet even they hated to leave. The students graduating in the top ten per cent of their class wore gold cords around their necks and are pictured at right. Pictured next to them are: Larry Turner, who won the Condit Scholarship; Jerry Ulrich, who won the Denny Darr award; and Glenn Currie, who won the National Honor Society Scholarship. Best of luck Seniors! Mr. Starkey presents diploma to Senior Class President, Gary Chapman. Reflector dedication presentation. 28 Left: Glenn Currie, National Honor Society Upper right: Scholarship. Jerry Ulrich—Denny Darr Award. Larry Turner—Condit Scholarship. Presenting the class of ’64. Lower: '64 Honor Students Robin Elkin, Richard Furrer, Tim Moore, Russ Anderson, Gary Chapman, Jane Lundy, Carol Johnson, Kathy Dunnan, Anne Rinkenberger, Don Jones, and Chip Pacey. ORGANIZATIONS Organizations add spice to the regular routine of school, but they also teach students the qualities of leadership, self-reliance, and dependability. Next year the new high school will offer an improved and expanded extracurricular program, but we must not forget what has been accomplished in those years at the Center Street school. During that time organizations have come and gone - and those which have survived are ready to move ahead into a new program. First row: Rosemary Petersen, Patsy Mattingly, Val Mattingly, Donna Zumwalt, Leah Yancey Second row: Marcia Hill, Petra Van Kampen, Kathy Hustedt, Mr. Kingston Third row: Bob Frump, Rick Schimanski, John Peterson, Doug Smith, Jerry Rodeen Fourth row: Dave Sims, Jim Swanson, Charles Newman Absent: Dean Dillon Student Council The main purpose of our Student Council is to provide a link between the faculty, the administration, and the student body. This group is responsible for planning many of the important school activities including Freshman Orientation, Homecoming, A. F. S. Project, elections, and assembly programs. OFFICERS Jerry Rodeen, President; Bob Frump, Vice President; Kathy Hustedt, Treasurer; Patsy Mattingly, Secretary Student-Faculty Board The six members who compose the Student-Faculty Board have attempted to promote a better understanding between students and faculty. Despite many problems, they did finally manage to arrive at an understanding with the Student Council, and offered suggestions about the duties of the Board, to be put into the Student Council constitution. Paxton High is the only school with a Student-Faculty Board, and we should strive to make it an organization of such effectiveness that other schools will be proud to copy our idea. 33 National Honor Society The National Honor Society recognizes students of high character, leadership, honor, service, and scholarship. New probationary members were taken into the society in the fall, then inducted as full-fledged members in February. At the end of the year society members, parents, and faculty attended the annual banquet. The most outstanding accomplishment of this organization is the awarding of a scholarship to a senior each Class Day. The money for these scholarships is raised by the work of the N.H.S. members. This year the N.H.S. received a new felt banner bearing their emblem and a beautiful new plaque. The plaque, which lists the roster of the N.H.S. members, was donated by Mr. Condit, and has been placed in the second floor hall, above the bulletin board. Both of these will be welcome additions to the new school. Front row, I to r: L. Miller, D. Zumwalt, D. Sharp, J. Bowen, P. Bradley, P. Krueger, P. Mattingly, M. Wesslund. 2nd row: K. Hustedt, S. Pacey, S. Stagen, M. Hancock, P. Harrington, K. Rinkenberger, L. Tarlton, M. Dunnan, Mr. Condit. 3rd row: J. Hardman, C. Burklund, L. Yancey, D. Perry, P. Womack, J. Apland, C. Lindgren, J. Bankson. 4th row. B. Hartt, M. Kingston, D. Houston, D. Short, A. Noble, J. Stone, M. Dorsey, S. Johnson 34 OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Mike Kingston, President; Doug Houston, Vice President Standing: Leah Yancey, Secretary; Dennis Short, Treasurer National Honor Society Induction Ceremonies 35 Reflector Mass hysteria would adequately describe fourth period each day. Reflectors to sell, copy to write and type, pictures to take, rulers to buy, pages to draw, pictures to fit, letters to write, advertising to sell, announcements to make, bills to total, flashbulbs to salvage, contracts to sign, deadlines to meet—all combine to make a typical day in the life of an ambitious yearbook worker. This staff works hard to present a well-rounded yearbook, covering every interest available in our school, for the ultimate wish of all the members of the staff is to make each yearbook one of the memories for the students of PCHS. Left to right: Seated: Bill Hansen, Art Editor; Priscilla Bradley, Treasurer; Shirley Stagen Standing: Jim Swanson; Marla Yancey, Bus. Mgr.; Mary Griggs; Jack Stone, phot.; Nancy Hoover; Barbara Reep; Leah Yancey, Editor 36 Blue Gold Every day during the fourth period, the Blue and Gold staff could be found fitting copy, writing articles, planning a layout, collecting information on scores and awards, getting ideas from other papers, and always, always typing. This year has witnessed sweeping changes in the Blue and Gold. For the first time it has been subsidized by the Board of Education. Furthermore, the size of the staff has been cut almost in half, and many more articles were submitted by the student body rather than the staff members themselves. As in the past years, the Blue and Gold staff has provided the always important student newspaper for Paxton High School. Left to right: Linda Dye; Pat Krueger, Business Mgr.; Sheila Moulding, Editor; Roberta Krueger. Absent—Pat DeMuth, Pat Hummel 37 38 First row, left to right: Melissa Dunnan, Jerry Rodeen, Charlene Fox, Lucreta Miller, Luwana Tarlton, Donna Sharp, Rosemary Petersen, Sharon Denison, Patsy Mattingly Second row: Carol Rohlfing, Joan Hardman, Judi Rine, Sheila Roisland, Pam Bittle, Bob Frump, Nick Lewis, Steve Pacey, Mr. Jones Third row: Denny Eichelberger, Stan Benz, Dave Swengel, Alexa Noble, Marv Archer, Mike Marron, Ted Johnson, Charlie Newman The Thespians were fairly active this year. They entered a float in the Homecoming parade, provided stage hands and make-up artists for the class plays, and co-sponsored the Stunt and Talent Show with the REFLECTOR staff. However, their biggest and most successful undertaking was Thespian Night, when three student-directed, student-acted plays were presented. It was the first such undertaking, and we hope it won’t be the last. Thespians We must not forget the Drama Club which was composed of students who wished to earn enough points to become Thespians. They were usually assigned the lowly tasks, but often had chances to show their acting talent, also. Of course, without the Drama Club there would be no future Thespians. OFFICERS Standing: Bob Frump, President; Jerry Rodeen, Vice-President Seated: Alexa Noble, Secretary; Marvin Archer, Parliamentarian; Sheila Roisland, Scribe Absent from picture: David Swengel, Treasurer 39 Drama Club Front row: I to r: B. Rodeen, D. Quinter, I. Baquero, K. Barr, J. Donaldson, D. Hale, D. Johnson, K. Larson, P. Kunce, M. DeShasier, S. Clough, E. Glazik, D. Burklund. 2nd row: K. Miller, B. Meuser, M. McQueen, C. Lewis, R. Adkins, P. Bradley, K. Rinkenberger, M. Harweger, F. Johnston, J. Boone, C. Vaughn, R. Kenner, Mr. Jones. 3rd row: P. Allen, M. Hill, V. Houston, C. Montgomery, N. Hoover, M. Moynihan, J. Fancher, A. Miller, P. Adkins, B. Adkins, M. Hudachek, T. Weburg, P. Franzen. 4th row: B. Hansen, J. Bankson, M. Johnson, J. Peterson, R. Schimanski, S. Kief, C. Casey, J. Albers, D. Wolfe, K. Dyer, M. Griggs, T. Rapp. 5th row: W. Osborn, L. St. Louis, L. Abrahamson, J. Swengel, P. Tucker, S. Troxel, S. Herriott, L. Yancey, P. Hansen, S. Sugg, B. Lee. 40 Advanced Physical Science Club Again this year Mr. Vickers sponsored an Advanced Physical Science Club for chemistry and physics students. Meeting once a month, all club programs were presented by members, working in teams of two. These demonstrations ranged from computers to stereophonic sound systems. Club officers, elected at the end of the previous year, were President, Doug Houston; Vice President, Mike Kingston; Secretary, Alexa Noble; and Treasurer, Don Ouinter. First row: Mike Stark, John Tucker, John Bankson, Paul Tucker, Steve Pacey, Fred Lowry Second row: Mr. Vickers, Jack Stone, Petra van Kampen, Doug Houston, Alan Johnson, Don Ouinter Third row: Mike Kingston, Bernard Hartt, Bill Hansen, Alexa Noble, Stan Benz Library Club The Library Club is composed of students who are interested in library science. Although small in number, the Library Club performs many useful services. They keep the library orderly, dusted, and shining. They also help other students and faculty members locate books and reference material for term papers, reports, etc. In addition to their regular tasks this year, the Library Club entertained the community by having an author’s tea for Mrs. Grace McGary, author of two books. At that time she autographed copies of her newest book, On Business for the King. First row, left to right: Joe Hudson, Mary Griggs, Mardella Andrews, Denny Reitz, Ramona Andrews Second row: Mr. Griggs, Linda Holland, Eileen Glazik, Mary Wheeler, Anna Marie Caspers, Sidney Booth 42 Projector's Club The Projector’s Club’s purpose is to aid teachers in the use of PCHS visual aids with their teaching. Its members are trained in the operation of the school projectors. Because of this training they are able to show films for classes, repair films, and repair projectors which suffer in the hands of amateurs. Their training is very useful to the members as well as to the school. This year the club was in charge of showing the Student Council film, “The Mouse that Roared”, and their presentation was well done. Seated: Jack Miller, Dick Harrell, Dennis Horner, Max Martin Standing: Steve Pacey, George Carpenter, Mr. Smith, Mark Thompson, Dan Coplea, Allan Johnson, Ronald Thompson 43 First row, left to right: John Bankson, David Lindsfrom, Marilyn McQueen, Rosemary Petersen, Sharon Denison, Bill Ingold, Kathy Barr, Judy Donaldson, Anna Marie Caspers, Mary Ann Wesslund, Dianne Zumwalt, Julia Branson, Mrs. Veatch Second row: Leah Yancey, Patty Turner, Marla Yancey, Marlena Goodwin, Nancy Hoover, Carol Carlson, Bonnie Hartt, Ramona Andrews, Bill Nuss, John Tucker, Pat Hummel, Merriann Harweger Third row: Carol Rohlfing, Sheila Roisland, Regina Cole, Marsha Hancock, Paul Tucker, Steve Pacey, Mardella Andrews, Cathy Casey, Janet Guthrie, Kathy Dyer, Julie Apland, Melissa Dunnan Fourth row; Rick Volden, Lonnie Bauer, John Swengel, Jim Swanson, Lane Belson, Jack Fields, Ted Johnson, Mike Marron, Charles Newman, George Carpenter, Sandy Troxel Fifth row: Rick Nimon, Stan Benz, Petra Van Kampen, Alexa Noble, Dave Swengel, Bernard Hartt, Bill Hansen, Steve Benz, Linda Abra-hamson, Mary Krukoski, Jane Krukoski, Max Martin Latin Club The Latin Club is an organization devoted mainly to students interested in the Latin language and Roman culture. The many interests of this group indicate that its gives promise of becoming one of Paxton High’s more prominent organizations. However, the highlight of the year was the Roman Banquet, held on March 6. Weeks before, the committees began their planning and preparation. That evening the past came to life as Latin Club members, wearing robes and togas, feasted at a sumptuous banquet served by slaves. Everything was made as authentic as possible. It was much fun and the evening was very successful. Latin Club Roman Banquet 45 Marching Band Leaders Marching ahead of the Paxton High band, spelling out P-A-X-T-O-N, were our Letter Girls. They have become a welcome addition to the marching band this year, adding color and spirit to the half-time show during football games. With their help, the band was able to produce some clever and original formations. We hope that they will become a permanent addition to our marching band. The high-stepping baton twirlers were teamed up with the letter girls following the head drum majorette who effectively led the band, helping them keep time. 46 Baton Twirlers: Jennie Joyce, Kathy Barr, Becky Rodeen Letter Girls: Patty Hummel, Sheila Roisland, Pam Bradley, Ruth Busboom, Judy Rine, Lucreta Miller, Alternate—Linda Rattenborg Drum Majorette: Pam Bittle Music Department This year instead of having officers, the Music Department has a Choral Council and a Band Council. Members of the Band Council are: JoAnne Bowen, Manager; Carolyn Lindgren, Assistant Manager; Barbara Reep, Secretary; Rick Volden, Treasurer; Donna Sharp, Librarian; Pat Harrington, Assistant Librarian; Pam Bittle, Drum Majorette; Diana Lower, Assistant Drum Majorette. Each choral group has a representative on the Choral Council. Officers of this group are Kathy Hustedt, President, and representatives Dave Swengel, Sheila Moulding and Peg Hanson. CHORAL COUNCIL First row, left to right: Kathy Hustedt, President; Patsy Mattingly, Secretary-Treasurer Second row: Peg Hansen, Representative; Sheila Roisland, Secretary Third row: Sheila Moulding, Representative; Dave Swengel, Representative BAND OFFICERS First row, left to right: Carolyn Lindgren, Assistant Manager; JoAnne Bowen, Manager Second row: Donna Sharp, Librarian; Rick Volden, Treasurer Third row: Barb Reep, Secretary; Pat Harrington, Assistant Librarian 47 48 o n n rir Girls Chorus For the feminine voices who wished to express themselves in song. Girls’ Chorus was offered. Girls’ Chorus was an unlimited singing group of about 60 who sang anything from Popular Ballads to Cantatas. First row, left to right: B. Adkins, P. Harrington, K. Larson, B. Dunivent, V. Wiley, J. Joyce, P. Lindauer, D. Guinter, L. Miller, B. Voorhees, B. Reep, D. McFarland, J. Moulding, C. McCabe, M. Moynihan, L. Miller, C. Fox Second row: T. Weburg, L. Robbins, J. Treach, D. Meuser, B. Rodeen, K. Miller, R. Krueger, P. Krueger, D. Sharp, E. Jamison, N. Hillard, M. Wesslund, J. Albers, J. Miller, B. Jones, M. Nelson, J. Reppert Third row: S. Moulding, C. Carlson, J. Wilson, B. Meuser, P. Franzen, D. Burklund, D. Eiskamp, A. Dunlap, J. Foster, J. Albers, E. Charek, S. Sugg, C. Rollins, C. Lindgren, K. Rinkenberger, M. Hill, M. Harweger, P. Hummel, I. Adkins Fourth row: A. Noble, C. Rohlfing, J. Rine, R. Busboom, C. Burklund, S. Moulding, L. Peterson, C. Marshall, S. Herriott, S. Roisland, B. Hustedt, L. Rattenborg, D. Perry, S. Troxel, C. Carlson, J. Krukoski, M. Krukoski, P. van Kampen 49 A Cappella Choir 50 First row, left to right: C. Lindgren, S. Siddens, K. Barr, V. Mattingly, P. Mattingly, L. Miller, E. Glazik, D. Sharp, K. Swanson, N. Hillard, C. McCabe. B. Voorhees Second row: P. Harrington, A. Dunlap, D. Meuser, M. Goodwin, M. Moynihan, L. Miller, C. Fox, J. Smith, P. Hummel, M. Griggs, K. Rinkenberger, J. Reppert, Mr. Meyette Third row; M. Yancey, S. Moulding, N. Hoover, C. Carlson, J. Wilson, T. Johnson, J. Swengel, D. Smith, J. Joyce, K. Hustedt, P. Bradley, L. Adkins, L. Yancey Fourth row: A. Noble, L. Abrahamson, C. Rohlfing, J. Hardman, B. Hustedt, A. Johnson, G. Weller, C. Newman, N. Lewis, S. Roisland, J. Rine, R. Busboom, S. Herriott Fifth row: D. Coplea, R. Nimon, C. Peterson, D. Swengel, B. Hansen, D. Harrell, S. Benz, M. Thompson, C. Palmberg Freshman Chorus Open to our Freshmen this year was the Freshman Chorus. It met Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the fourth period. It was one of the “refinement” courses offered to teach the students the fundamentals of singing and reading music. The techniques which the chorus learned were to advance them in musical studies for future years in the music department. Although the chorus elected no officers, it had a representative on the choral council. First row, left to right: Judy Peters, Elizabeth Dunivent, Nieta Beasley, Peggy Kunce, Jennie Joyce, Patty Purtill Second row: Duane Seim, Judy Conover, Nancy Frette, Mary Hudachek, Vicki Houston, Mike DeShasier, Mr. Meyette Third row: Dave Swanson, Jeanne Sellinger, Connie Wyatt, Sandra Kief, Donna Harris, Tony Lewis Fourth row: Stan Elson, Hope Ostendorf, Ruth Engelbrecht, Peg Hansen, Doug Eichelberger, Ted Poison 51 Madrigals The Madrigals of long ago traveled in groups and memorized the songs that they sang. This year at P.C.H.S. our Madrigal group began its work of memorizing those songs. Any Madrigal group is supposed to be able to sing without piano accompaniment, which is what our group of singers achieved. The type of music that the Madrigals sang was fast, cheery, and usually told a story. Each singer had to be able to vary his volume, mood, and pitch during these songs. Because this is rather difficult for an inexperienced singer, Madrigal members were selected by audition; to find the musical talent necessary to sing these songs. The Madrigals sang at a hootenanny after a football game, for the Christmas Concert, for programs at school and churches, and for a program at the Legion Hut. The Madrigals also represented P.C.H.S. at solo and ensemble contest on March 13. First row: Linda Miller, Pat Harrington, Carolyn Lindgren, Donna Sharp Second row: Marla Yancey, Carol Rohlfing, Alexa Noble, Judy Rine, Ruth Busboom Third row: Ted Johnson, Dave Swengel, Bill Hansen, Jim Swanson, Charles Newman 52 Freshman Madrigals One of the extra-curricular activities offered to this year’s Freshmen was Freshman Madrigals. It was a specialized group of the more talented voices singing Introduction to Madrigal songs. They met twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during homeroom period under the direction of Mr. Meyette. This group took an active part in the affairs of the Music Department. They participated in the Christmas assembly and also sang several numbers during the annual Music Department Christmas Concert. First row, left to right: Debbie Quinter, Becky Rodeen, Kitty Larson, Elizabeth Dunivent, Jennie Joyce, Diane Johnson Second row: Peg Hansen, Patty Franzen, Trudy Weburg, Bonnie Meuser, Kathy Miller, Lynn Robbins Third row: Mike DeShasier, John Peterson, Wes Morris, Bob McClure, Randy Peterson, Tony Lewis 53 Concert Band First row, left to right: Barb Reep, Pat Harrington, Carolyn George, Dana Sauer, Linda Lewis, Debbie Peters, Mary Krukoski, Janet Guthrie, Donna Zumwalt, Alexa Noble, Carolyn Lindgren Second row: Melissa Dunnan, Sherri Siddens, Linda Abrahamson, Diana Lower, Sharon Denison, Linda Miller, Carol Rohlfing, Jim Swanson, JoAnne Bowen, Diane Johnson, Julie Apland, Linda Adkins, Julia Branson, Donna Sharp, Bill Lee, Becky Rodeen Third row: Nancy Blanchet, Nancy Frette, Lynn Robbins, Sandy Sugg, Mike Stark, Ken Mennenga, Kathy Barr, Barb Jones, Carol Carlson, Cindy Teesdale, Marlena Goodwin, Marla Yancey, John Peterson, Dorothy McFarland, Marcia Hill, Mary Griggs, Mike Anderson Fourth row: Rick Volden, Pam Bittle, Jim Robertson, Vicki Custer, John Bankson, Doug Eichelberger, Petra Van Kampen, Dave Swengel, Mr. Hart, Roger Abrahamson 54 The Concert Band this year began their busy schedule by preparing four marching routines for the enjoyment of the football fans. They performed during half time at three of the home games, featuring numbers done without the lights. Next, for the public enjoyment, they presented a pre-Christmas concert. The band also participated in the Ford County Band Festival at Gibson City. They went to Gibson in the afternoon and practiced with other bands from the county and surrounding towns, and in the evening presented a concert for interested people. During April the band played at contest. Joining with the chorus for the Spring Concert, the band helped provide an enjoyable evening for the public by presenting different songs and arrangements from Broadway musicals. 55 Stage Band Third row: Jim Robertson, Carolyn lindgren, Petra Van Kampen Second row: Ken Mennenga, Kathy Barr, Mike Stark, Marcia Hill, Mary Griggs, Mike Ander- son, Dave Swengel First row: Pat Harrington, Diane Johnson, JoAnne Bowen, Donna Sharp, John Peterson, Barb Reep 56 Second row: Mike Stark, Ken Mennenga, Kathy Barr, Mike Anderson, Mary Griggs, Marcia Hill, Dorothy McFarland, Petra Van Kampen, Roger Abrahamson, John Bankson, Mr. Hart First row: Barb Reep, Pat Harrington, Carolyn George, JoAnne Bowen, Diane Johnson, Donna Sharp, Carolyn Lindgren, Alexa Noble, John Peterson Pep Band 57 58 First row, left to right: Margo Campbell, Cathy Smith, Brenda Mills, Patty Purtill, Patty Lindauer, Ann Stuckey, Virginia Wiley, Cindy Teesdale, Karen Roy Second row: Janet Albers, Barb Tavenner, Kathy Donnelly, Pam Cunningham, Linda Lewis, Lola Romine, Linda Holland, Nancy Frette, Janet McBain, Mrs. Yancey Third row: Ramona Andrews, Eileen Jamison, Mary Wheeler, Diane Williams, Diana Lower, Connie Swan, Caryl Wesslund, Rinda Kenner, Dorothy McFarland rourlh row.- Ruth Ann Engelbrecht, Paula Bertrand, Patty Harris, Donna Harris, Julie Apland, Ann Miller, Carolyn George, Carol Trail, Jean Dunlap OFFICERS Seated, left to righJ: Carolyn George, Secretary; Dianna Lower, President; Julie Apland, Treasurer Standing: Caryl Wesslund, Vice President; Dorothy McFarland, Degree Chairman; Barb Tavenner, Historian; Linda Holland, Parliamentarian The Illinois Association of Future Homemakers of America was founded in 1944, and the local Paxton F.H.A. Chapter was organized and formed in 1947. The purpose of the F.H.A. is to train tomorrow’s homemakers and to improve family life. The club also emphasizes the importance of a worthwhile home and community life. The F.H.A. belongs to both the Illinois Future Homemakers of America and the National Future Homemakers of America. The highlights of the year for the club were many. Everyone pitched in to help with a potluck dinner and Future Homemakers of America chicken barbeque. At Christmas, jointly with the F.F.A., they went caroling and had a pizza party afterward. Later, they participated in the annual Spring style show. At other meetings they have had talks and demonstrations on welfare and cake decorating. Future Farmers Vocational agriculture is a major division of our school curriculum, and F.F.A., its student organization, provides extra-curricular activities for its members. The past year the Paxton F.F.A. chapter continued its fine record. An American Heritage essay contest, “Power of the Ballot”, sponsored by them, received even better response than did last year’s contest. At a student assembly the group showed slides of the Eastern United States trip five of its members took as a part of this program. They also sponsored several dinners and a conservation assembly. On February 20, 1965, Paxton won outstanding sectional awards in eight of seventeen categories. Winners were Don Rasmus, star farmer; Elmer Kief, farm mechanic; Jim Anderson, farm and home beautification; Dana Sauer; farm safety and accident prevention; Ken Mennenga, dairy production; Mike Anderson, livestock production; and Les Foster, crop specialty. First row, left to right: Jim Anderson, Dennis Dipple, Don Rasmus, Elmer Kief, Don Lantz, Mike Anderson, Dana Sauer, Dennis Holland Second row: Joel Burwash, Gale Logan, Mike Glazik, Mark Anderson, Darrell Busboom, Joe Glazik, Greg Phillips, Raymond Riggleman Third row: Dennis Horner, John Reppert, Dennis Reitz, Louis Schwing, James D. Foster, Randy Tweady, Darrell Abrahamson, Jim Caspers, Bill Caisse Fourth row: Wes Osborn, Ken Mennenga, Jack Adkins, Roger Abrahamson, John Reep, Les Foster, Larry Flannery, James W. Foster, Bob Caisse OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Dana Sauer, Treasurer; Don Rasmus, President; Elmer Kief, Vice President; Don Lantz, Parliamentarian Standing: Mike Anderson, Secretary; Dennis Holland, Historian; Mr. Rohlfing, Sponsor; Jim Anderson, Reporter; Dennis Dippel, Chaplain 60 F.F.A. Honors During the past year the Paxton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America has won many awards. On the State level they placed second in the American Heritage Program; third in cooperation; and won the state Gold Emblem for their Program work. They ranked in the top six in safety. Individual state awards went to Dan Berg, farm mechanics; Dana Sauer, state farmer and safety; and Glenn Currie, state farmer. The chapter received the Bankers’ Plaque as the outstanding chapter of Section 17. Its Parliamentary Procedures team placed second, with Mike Anderson, first, secretary; John Peep, among top three floor members; and Don Rasmus, second, chairman. Individual sectional awards went to Dennis Dipple. dairy; Mark Wagner, farm and home beautification; Dennis Starkey, small grain; G'enn Currie, extemporaneous public speaking (2nd); and Dan Berg, prepared public speaking (1st). Upper left, left to right: D. Dippel, M. Wagner, D. Starkey. Upper right: D. Berg, D. Sauer. Center left, first row: D. Rasmus, M. Wagner. Second row: J. Reep, M. Anderson, R. Thompson. Center right: Mr. Charles Brownlee, D. Rasmus. Bottom: L. Schwing, E. Kic', M. Anderson, D. Dippel, J. Caspers First row-. Lee Swan, Gene Kelley, Jerry Frump, Jim Fox, Doug Taggart, Mr. Reeder Second row: Tom Caisse, Jerry Vaught, Tim Canavan, David Tammen, Jim Joyce Third row: Tim Schofield, Hertenstein, Steve Wisher, Kief Randy Frump, Mike Jack Miller, Duaine Industrial Education One of the clubs open to boys who are enrolled in the vocational phase of study in Paxton High is the Industrial Arts Club. During the past year the group worked very hard selling candy as their money-making project. This summer they plan to spend an exciting week at some resort, as they have done in the past. Seated, left to right: Tim Canavan, Treasurer; Gene Kelley, Secretary; Steve Wisher, Historian Standing: Duaine Kief, President; Tim Schofield, Vice President; Randy Frump, Parliamentarian First row, left to right: Mr. Zuchowski, Ted Johnson, Jerry Rodeen, John Tucker, Ron Thompson, Nick Lewis, Marvin Archer, Don Quinter, Allen Johnson, Larry Niccum, Dean Dillon, Bill Hubler Second row: Earl Albers, Tim Canavan, Alan Storm, Mike Maxey, George Carpenter, Mike Marron, Steve Pacey, Roger Abrahamson, Charles Newman, Wayne Johnson, Darrel Seim, Steve Sanders, Tom Caisse, Max Martin, Don Rasmus Third row: Mike Dorsey, Bob Frump, Gary Griffith, Wes Osborn, Bob Caisse, Darrel Abrahamson, Wayne Fancher, Bill Hansen, John Drinkwalter, Denny Eichelberger, Tim Schofield, Dennis Short, Dave Swengel, Bill Caisse, Delon Fox, Doug Houston 64 OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Don Quinter, Secretary; Dennis Short, President; Nick Lewis, Treasurer Standing: Tim Schofield, Vice President; Dennis Eichelberger, Sgt.-At-Arms Lettermeris Club “P” for Paxton. The members of Lettermen’s Club are athletes who have won letters in football, basketball, track, or golf. They received their letters for meeting special requirements set up in each sport. The club adopted as a project the raising of funds to erect an “all events” bulletin board at the new high school. During the football season the club sold booster tags and peanuts. At basketball games they took care of the score board. At an auction they sold cakes and other items to finish their project. At the end of the year the funds for the project’s completion were presented to the Board of Education. 65 Lettermen's Aciivities Left to right: Mr. Shields, Mr. Starkey, Mr. Newman, Terry Hustedt, Dennis Short, I and Mr. Zuchowski 66 Each year the Lettermen's Club adopts a project which contributes to the betterment of the school. The purpose is to improve some aspect of either the athletic department or the school. The class of ’59-’60 sold stadium cushions and hats and then purchased new football suits for the team. During 1960-61, the Lettermen's Club purchased socks for the athletic department. In '61-’62 their project was revising the sportsmanship code. For the past four years the project has been a large one. In 1962 the club began raising money for an information board which would list school and athletic events in such a way that the public might see the listings. When the community decided to build a new high school, the club planned for the erection of a board in front of the school to match the design. Five one-hundred dollar bonds toward the cost of the erection were presented to Mr. Starkey, the president of the Board of Education, this spring by the past presidents of the club. The board should be finished and in operation the opening day of school in our new Paxton High School. First row, left to right: Lee Swan, Cheryl Moulding, Vicki Nuss, Mr. Thorstenson Second row: Steve Elson, Gene Miller, Richard Lundquist, Brad Marshall Third row: Bruce Wyatt, Mike Allen, Delon Fox, Chuck Foster Front row, left to right: Secretary, Vicki Nuss; President, Wayne Fancher Second row: Parliamentarian, Chuck Foster; Vice President, Delon Fox; Treasurer, Richard Lundquist Illinois Coop. Education Chapter For a number of years Paxton has had a diversified occupations program. D. O. students learn a trade, and earn money, while still attending school. It is an opportunity of which many Paxton students have taken advantage. Last year these students organized the D. O. Club. This year a state-wide organization of similar groups has given them the new name of “Illinois Cooperative Education Chapter. Our chapter, sponsored by Mr. Thorstenson, has thirteen members. The purpose of G.A.A. is expressed by the pledge, “I promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls’ Athletic Association by promoting interest in athletics and the out-of-doors; by living so that I may be healthy and strong; by making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct. The G.A.A. successfully provides various sports for athletically minded girls every Tuesday and Thursday after school. First row, left to right: Cathy Smith, Donna Hale, Billie Jo Lachsnmeyer, Bonnie Voorhees, Brenda Mills, Jennie Joyce, Patty Lindauer, Judy Peters, Jacque Lewis, Karen Roy, Kathy Roy, Judy Conover, Mrs. Benear Second row: Martha Ashby, Pris Bradley, Donna Meuser, Bonnie Meuser, Vicki Houston, Mary Hudachek, Peggy Kunce, Sandra Clough, Faye Johnston, Janet Boone, Cheryl Vaughn, Debbie Peters, Ines Baquero Third row: Mary Griggs, Ruth Busboom, Celia Baier, Barb Adkins, Pam Bradley, Linda Ratten-borg. Barb Jones, Marcia Hill, Janet Guthrie, Marlena Goodwin, Meriann Harweger, Janice Foster, Charlotte Lewis Fourth row: Ruth Engelbrecht, Paula Bertrand, Sandra Kief, Peg Hansen, Sandy Troxel, Hope Ostendorf, Sandy Swanstrom, Jeanne Sellinger, Pam Allen, Charlene Arbacheuskas, Kathy Dyer, Darios Eiskamp, Jean Dunlap Girls Athletic Association OFFICERS Left to right: Mary Griggs, Vice President; Barb Jones, Point Chairman; Donna Meuser, Parliamentarian; Barb Adkins, Secretary; Celia Baier, Treasurer; Ruth Busboom, Historian; Mrs. Benear, Sponsor; Pris Bradley, Point Chairman; Bonnie Voorhees, President 69 First row, left to right: Val Mattingly; Ines Baquero, Kitty Larson, Julia Branson, Dianne Johnson, Donna Hale, Colleen McCabe, Judy Donaldson, Billie Jo Lachenmeyer, Jennie Joyce Second row: Lynn Robbins, Cathy Barr, Barb Jones, Becky Rodeen, Patty Hummel, Mrs. Benear, Vicki Houston, Mary Hudachek, Kathy Miller, Sandy Clough Third row: Debbie Quinter, Sandy Sugg, Linda Adkins, Sandy Moulding, Jill Wilson, Meriann Harweger, Patsy Mattingly, Linda Miller, Mary Wheeler, Diana Lower, Mary Griggs, Jacque Smith Fourth row: Trudy Weberg, Sheila Moulding, Nancy Hoover, Carol Carlson, Lynn Wagner, Kathy Swanson, Melissa Dunnan, Bonnie Meuser, Patty Franzen, Kathy Overstreet, Linda Peterson Fifth row: Diane Perry, Sandy Troxel, Cheryl Marshall, Linda Rattenborg, Jeanne Sellinger, Peg Hansen, Joan Hardman, Connie Burklund, Julie Apland, Carolyn Lindgren, Pat Harrington, Marcia Hill OFFICERS Far right: Seated, left to right: Linda Miller, Secretary; Joan Hardman, Treasurer; Kathy Swanson, Parliamentarian Standing: Sheila Moulding, President; Mrs. Benear, Sponsor; Jacque Smith, Vice President The Pep Club is a group of enthusiastic fans who wish to support the teams in all sports. Wearing gold vests with blue letters, blue pleated skirts, long-sleeved white blouses, white tennis shoes, white socks, and the well-known blue tarns, they were colorful and energetic—a fitting tribute to our teams. Even though the club was unable to support the team at away games until the tournament this year, their spirit at home games wasn’t dampened. They sat in the first six rows of the center section, shouting, cheering, and helping the cheerleaders urge the team onward to victory. The Pep Club also prepared a marching routine for the annual homecoming parade, in which they swished blue and gold shakers to the rhythm of their chants. They received second place in presentation, but a first in spirit and enthusiasm. Therefore, we must give credit to not only the teams and cheerleaders, but also the enthusiastic group who supports them. The Pep Club of Paxton High School is well-known to our basketball and football opponents, and we hope that this club will continue to set a good example of sportsmanship and spirit in our school. u Pep Club SPORTS Sports are, and always have been, a very important aspect of PCHS. Beginning in the fall with football and ending the year in the spring with track, sports exemplify the spirit and enthusiasm of our school. These athletic activities are rewarding to both the participant and the spectator. Even the girls participate in sports through G.A.A. and P.E. classes. However, the players have played and the cheerleaders have cheered their last game at PCHS, Center Street. Wmm Coaches Left to right: Mr. Dallagicomo, Mr. Smith, Mr. Zuchowski, Mr. Zimmerman, Mr. Condit, Mr. Lyons Football: Varsity, Mr. Zuchowski; Sophomores, Mr. Zimmerman; Freshman, Mr. Lyons Basketball: Varsity, Mr. Smith; Sophomores, Mr. Lyons; Freshmen, Mr. Zimmerman Golf: Mr. Condit Track: Mr. Zuchowski and Mr. Zimmerman Cross Country: Mr. Dallagicomo Managers Football, left to right: Ron Thompson, Gary Griffith, Alan Storm Basketball: Seated, Jerry Frump, Ron Thompson. Standing, Max Martin 74 Mile Reloy: First row, left to right: Bill Caisse, Top, left to right: Don Jones—880, Jerry Jerry Rodeen Ulrich—discus. Chip Pacey—mile Second row: Don Jones, Richard Furrer Bottom: Denny Eichelberger, All Conference, Football First Place Team Trophies, left to right: Ford County Track Meet, Fresh-Soph Invitational Track Meet Athletic Honors 75 1964-65 Scores VARSITY FOOTBALL 1964 OPPONENT PAXTON Villa Grove 25 7 Schlarman 26 14 Oakwood 6 20 Mt. Zion 7 0 Rantoul (HC) 26 0 Watseka 19 20 Hoopeston 6 0 Gibson 13 6 CROSS COUNTRY OPPONENT PAXTON Urbana 20 35 Tolono, Unity 34 21 Rantoul 25 30 - Univ. High, Urbana 29 26 Rantoul 20 44 Bismarck 72 Urbana 20 37 Univ. High, Urbana 27 28 Tolono, Unity 38 18 Bismarck 43 16 VARSITY BASKETBALL 1964-1965 OPPONENT PAXTON Roberts-Thawville 38 42 Farmer City 62 55 Rankin 44 50 Rantoul 69 64 Hoopeston 67 60 Octavia Leroy Fairbury Schlarman Watseka Gibson City Schlarman Buckley-Loda Oakwood Melvin-Sibley Watseka Gibson City Oakwood Rantoul Mahomet-Seymour Hoopeston 65 55 55 78 62 44 88 72 66 56 55 54 55 57 56 70 48 60 48 66 53 56 66 53 74 88 86 54 62 60 77 71 VARSITY TRACK 1964 Paris Relays— Bob Caisse—1st in half mile Sprint Medley—Paxton 1st Seim, Pacey, Jones, Furrer Kimberly—4th in pole vault Hoopeston—51 Triangular Roberts—53 1 3 Triongular Rantoul—48 1 5 Rantoul—92 Triangular Cissna Park—41 5 6 Paxton—52 Paxton—62 1 3 Melvin-Sibley—21 1 3 Paxton—1 1 3 5 Bloomington—78 1 5 Paxton—33 Paxton—89 1 6 Rankin—14 Awards and Lettermen SCHOOL RECORDS Event Holder of Event Record Year 1 00 yd. dash Dave Mackey 10.5 1960 220 yd. dash Denny Darr 23.2 1960 440 yd. dash Don Jones 54.1 1962 880 yd. dash Don Jones 2:02.8 1964 1 mile run Charles Pacey 4:38.1 1964 120 yd. high hurdles Frank Whitman 15.3 1963 180 yd. low hurdles Frank Whitman 21.5 1962 440 yd. relay G. Kinney, C. Roisland, T. Foster, P. Hudachek 47.1 1960 880 yd. relay D. Darr, D. Hudachek, D. Mackey, T. Morin 1 :37.5 1960 1 mile relay D. Jones, B. Caissee, R. Furrer, J. Rodeen 3:42.5 1964 Shot put Dick Frey 50’6” 1955 Discus Jerry Ulrich 14811” 1964 Pole Vault Gary Brethorst 12’ 1962 High Jump Roger Burton 6’2 1 2 1958 Broad Jump Emerson Gentry 21’ 3 4” 1929 AWARDS Football—Best Blocker, Tim Schofield; Best Tackier, Delon Fox; Most Improved Player, Delon Fox; Most Valuable Player, Delon Fox and Denny Short. Track—Outstanding Sophomore, Bob Caisse; Outstanding Junior, Chris Kimberly; Track Captain, Don Jones; Shoes— Dan Beppler, Gold; Don Jones, Gold Filled; Chip Pacey, Bronze; John Drinkwalter, Silver; Chris Kimberly, Silver Filled Basketball: Sportsmanship Award, Mike Mar- ron; Honorary Captain, Tim Schofield; Best Defensive Player, Denny Short; Most Valuable Player, Bill Hansen; Best Free Throw Shooter (games), Mike Marron; Best Free Throw Shooter (practice), Mike Maxey; Top Rebounder, Bill Hansen Sophomores: Rebounding Award, Lonnie Bauer; Free Throw Award, John Reep Cross Country—Bill Caisse, George Carpenter, Tom Caisse, Steve Pacey, and Bob Frump Football—Earl Albers, Marv Archer, John Drinkwalter, Denny Eichelberger, Wayne Fancher, Delon Fox, Doug Houston, Bill Hub-ler, Allen Johnson, Ted Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Nick Lewis, Charles Newman, Larry Niccum, Don Guinter, Jerry Rodeen, Tim Schofield, Darrell Seim, Denny Short, Dave Swen-gel, John Tucker, Bob Caisse, Tim Canavan, Dean Dillon, Mike Marron, Mike Maxey, Wes Osborn, Steve Sanders, Roger Abrahamson, Darrel Abrahamson, Gary Griffith, manager, Ronnie Thompson, manager Basketball—Jerry Rodeen, Mike Marron, Tim Schofield, Mike Maxey, Denny Short, Dave Swengel, Bill Hansen, Steve Pacey, Max Martin, manager, Nick Lewis, manager Track—Bill Caisse, John Drinkwalter, Dennis Eichelberger, Nick Lewis, Jerry Rodeen, Darrell Seim, Bob Caisse, Chris Kimberly, Steve Pacey, Max Martin, manager, Ron Thompson, Charles Newman, custodian, Earl Albers, custodian Golf—Tim Schofield, Steve Dilks, Delon Fox, Mike Dorsey, Alan Storm 77 The football team charged out onto the field, ready to play and win. They practiced every day after school— contact, squeeze, lift, push, and shove’em into the ground. It was rough, but it was worth it when they ran out onto a field flooded with light, and heard the roar of enthusiastic cheering from the crowd. The helmets were hot, the other gear uncomfortable, but this was football. 78 Varsity Football First row, left to right: Nick Lewis, John Tucker, Mike Johnson, Tim Canavan, Bob Peterson, Ted Johnson, Charles Newman, Earl Albers, John Bankson, Phil Pool, Fred Carlson Second row; Tim Schofield, Jerry Rodeen, Marvin Archer, Don Rasmus, Max Martin, Dave Swengel, Larry Niccum, Don Quinter, Wayne Johnson, Allen Johnson, Darrel Seim, Mike Marron Third row: Denny Eichelberger, Denny Short, John Drinkwalter, Roger Abrahamson, Wayne Fancher, Stan Benz, Darrel Abrahamson, Delon Fox, Bill Hubler, Doug Houston, Bob Caisse, Mike Maxey Varsity Basketball The Paxton Mustangs, coached by Mr. Larry Smith, compiled a 9-12 record in Varsity Basketball this year. One of the finest victories was the 54-55 victory over the Schlarman Hill-toppers. Other conference wins were those against Oakwood and Watseka. The squad of eleven, having constantly improved through the season, finished the last season ever to be played while in the old gym. Many memorable games have been played at P.C.H.S.—Center Street. Many fans have cheered many teams to victory, many voices have been raised in the Paxton Loyalty there. May this enthusiasm and support follow the team to its new and larger gym. First row, left to right: George Carpenter, Mike Marron, Jerry Rodeen, Steve Pacey, Fred Carlson Second row: Tim Schofield, Denny Short, Mike Maxey, Bill Hansen, Dave Swengel, Bob Caisse 79 Varsity Track With spring comes track, and hours of hard exercise and training. Along with such work comes perfection, and perhaps glory. With these goals in mind, the Mustangs began to work— running, jumping, throwing, etc. After many hours of hard, hard training, made effective by good coaching, the team was ready to grind out a successful season. In the spring of ’64, Paxton’s track team, coached by Mr. Zuchowski, finished their season with a respectable record. A few records were broken; Paxton won a triangular meet with Rankin and Cissna Park; Bob Caisse placed first in the half mile at the Paris Relays. First row, left to right: Tom Caisse, Bill Caisse, Chip Pacey, Don Jones, Bob Frump, Jerry Rodeen, Nick Lewis, Mike Marron, Doug Houston Second row; John Tucker, Bob Caisse, Denny Eichelberger, Jerry Ulrich, John Drinkwalter, Bill Ormerod, Chris Kimberly, Steve Pacey Sophomore First row, left to right: Lone Belson, Steve Sanders, John Joyce, Larry Swan, Bill Ingold Second row: Dan Coplea, Bill Nuss, Bob Peterson, Ronnie Vaughn, Dave Sims, Jim Foster Third row: John Reep, Steve Benz, Roger Abrahamson, Darrell Abrahamson, Phil Pool, Rick Nimon Football In late August of each year Paxton's football teams begin to work. In the middle — between the experienced varsity and ignorant Freshmen—is the Sophomore team. These boys have played one year and, deciding they like football enough to work, are back to try again. The 1964 team came back with an impressive Freshman record and were ready to defend it. Again this year, a new formation had to be learned; but after becoming familiar with it, the team seemed to prefer the “pigeon-toed tee.” Coached by Mr. Zimmerman, these Sophomores have become a promise for a winning varsity season. SCORES OPPONENT PAXTC Oakwood 0 21 Rantoul 7 6 Watseka 13 7 Hoopeston 12 6 Gibson City 27 0 81 Sophomore Basketball Run, dribble, shoot, fake, foul— however one looks at it, basketball is hard work. This year’s Sophomore team is showing improvement over its previous seasons and offers talent for future varsity teams. The season record was near 500. OPPONENT SCORES PAXTON Roberts-Thawville 27 43 Farmers City 47 40 Rankin 38 44 Rantoul 69 47 Hoopeston 39 36 Schlarman 48 46 Watseka 46 35 Gib'.on City 47 49 Schlarman 62 38 Cissna Park 58 68 Buckley-Loda 40 58 Crescent City 39 57 Oak wood 35 42 Milford 27 26 Melvin-Sibley 40 50 Watseka 66 57 Gibson City 50 43 Oak wood 45 56 Rantoul 66 35 Mahomet-Seymour 54 45 Hoopeston 64 56 First row, left to right: Dave Sims Second row: John Reep, Gary Voorhees, Rodger Lubben, Bill Rasmus, Bob Peterson, Bill Nuss, Mark Thompson, Steve Benz, Lonnie Bauer, Don Coplea, Randy Maxey Sophomore Track The 1964 Freshmen and Sophomore track squad won Paxton’s first first-place track trophy in thirty-five years. Their winning of this, shortly before a similar varsity victory, topped off a good season. A less than expected turnout cancelled plans for separate Freshman and Sophomore teams, but the athletic department plans to try for two again in 1965. Under the direction of Coach Zuchowski and Coach Zimmerman the team competed in several meets. The most important result of the season was the skills, acquired and improved, that will win more firsts for Paxton. SCORES Hoopeston—51 Rantoul—99 1 2 Paxton—52 Paxton—18 1 2 First row, left to right: Dave Sims, Doug Smith, Steve Pacey, John Bankson, Bill Nuss, John Joyce, Rodger lubben, Larry Benson Second row: Ronnie Vaughn, Tom Caisse, Bill Hansen, Gary Griffith, Kent Palma, Bob Caisse, John Swengel, Russ Brown Third row: Bernard Hatt, Mike Maxey, Mike Marron, Carl Peterson, Jerry Vaught, Gary Voorhees, Mark Thompson, Dan Coplea, Carl Palmberg, Larry St. Louis 83 First row, left to right: Art Nelson, Carl Riggs, Gene Eppelheimer, Mark Parsons, Charles Ulrich, Duane Seim, Rick Schimanski, Mike DeShasier, Ricky Masterson, Tony Lewis, Jim Joyce Second row: David Tammen, Randy Peterson, Jim Fox, John Johnson, Bill Lee, Doug Eichelberger, Keith Niccum, Jeff Ogle, Bill Pufahl, Charles Thompson, Rodney Bixby, Randy Burklund Third row: Ted Poison, Skip Schneider, Dave Griswold, Eddie Haile, Wes Morris, John Reppert, Dana Stark, Emory Aired, Stan Elson, Bob McClure, Dave Swanson Freshman Football “Eight, two, three, hike!” This year thirty-four eager Freshman boys turned out to learn the basic fundamentals of football from Coach Sam Wright. Many long hours of hard practice were involved, but the team had a very rewarding year, finally claiming a record of five wins, one tie, and one loss. During the season they beat Urbana twice, in addition to defeating Hoopeston, Bismarck, and Watseka. The entire squad displayed a true team spirit which in turn spurred them on to their ultimate victories. OPPONENT SCORES PAXTON Rantoul 6 6 Urbana 0 13 Hoopeston 6 8 Urbana 0 15 Gibson City 19 0 Bismarck 7 13 Watseka 7 19 Freshman Basketball The Freshman basketball team, coached by Mr. Zimmerman, had a very exciting season during the past year. All of the boys worked very diligently in practice, preparing themselves to successfully meet the opposing teams. During the course of the year, they beat Rantoul twice. Above all, the boys learned the meaning of true glory as the ultimate goal of their long hours of hard work. SCORES OPPONENT PAXTON Gibson City 49 54 Watseka 54 62 Rantoul 57 52 Watseka 52 70 Hoopeston 42 71 St. Joseph-Ogden 48 53 Rantoul 56 54 Gibson City 42 62 Jefferson 46 62 Franklin 68 80 Rantoul 52 53 Hoopeston 39 47 First row, left to right: Rick Schimanski, Randy Burklund, Jim Fox, Rodney Bixby, Duane Seim, Randy Peterson, Keith Niccum, Emory Aired Second row: Dana Stark, Doug Eichelberger, Wes Morris, Richard Thomas, Bill Triplett, Stan Elson, Dave Swanson, Gene Eppelheimer 85 Freshman Track This spring a large number of Freshman boys turned out for the track team. Many decided to apply their efforts to such events as running the mile, the hundred yard dash, throwing the shotput, or pole-vaulting. We wish them the best of luck for a very thrilling season! In the weeks of training before their first meet, these would-be athletes must not only get in shape but learn how to best perform their events. Under the watchful eye of the coaches, they will be taught how to win, but perfection and victory can come only after much hard work. First row, left to right: Randy Burklund, Jim Fox, Rodney Bixby, Duane Seim, Randy Peterson, Keith Niccum, Emory Aired Second row: Wes Morris, Dana Stark, Doug Eichelberger, Bill Triplett, Rich Thomas, Dave Swanson, Gene Eppelheimer Third row: Tony Lewis, Art Nelson, James Foster, Jeff Ogle, Carl Riggs, Mike DeShasier 86 First row, left to right: Alan Storm, Bill Ingold, Joe Hudson, Jack Fields, Ed Peterson Second row: Tim Schofield, Mike Dorsey, Steve Dilks, Delon Fox, Larry Flannery Golf Team In its second year as a sport at Paxton, golf became a full fledged member of the athletic program. Deserving members of the team received letters. Practicing at the Lakeview Country Club, under the direction of Mr. Condit, our golf team worked hard to win. We look forward to a continued expansion of our athletic program with golf as a permanent feature. Cross Country Cross Country, a new addition to the athletic department program this year, was coached by Mr. Dallagicomo. Cross Country consists of two teams of about twenty boys each, who run a race over an area of two miles. The boy to come in first receives one point, the second—two points, etc. Therefore, the first five boys on each team to come in, place, so that each team has five members who place. The team that receives the least number of points wins. The boys worked very hard and were successful in winning almost all of their meets. Paxton High School is proud of such an outstanding achievement. 88 First row, left to right: Doug Smith, George Carpenter, Tom Caisse, Bob Frump, Steve Pacey Second row: Mr. Dallagicomo, Rodger Lubben, Mark Thompson, Bill Caisse Girls' Sporfs Top, left: Volleyball right: Bowling Lower, left: Bicycling right: Basketball When everyone speaks of sports, ♦hey are thinking in terms of boys’ sports. Although girls’ sports are not talked of much, they still exist. In P. E. classes the girls play softball, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tumbling. There are teams in each class and tournaments are held in each sport. The girls are hoping that in the future they will be able to compete in track meets and sports with girls from other schools. Varsity Left to right: Linda Miller, Melissa Dunnan, Connie Burklund, Joan Hardman, Kathy Swanson, Patsy Mattingly 90 Cheerleaders P.C.H.S. has three squads of cheerleaders - a Freshman squad, a Sophomore - Junior Varsity squad, and a Varsity squad. The Sophomore and Freshman squads are future material for cheerleaders of our new school, but they also served Center Street East very well in leading cheers and helping our Freshman and Sophomore teams on to victory. Freshman and Sophomore Cheerleaders Our cheerleaders are experts in the science of controlling a crowd. This is easy to see if you watch them in action during a game. They are jumping, yelling, flashes of blue and gold, but every movement is precise and swift. An arm will come flying down through the air and stop suddenly, at a critical point, then slice back up, coaxing a deafening roar from the crowd. A hand will open from its tightly gripped fist, and begin clapping in rhythm with stamping feet. Then a chant will break out slowly until the air seems to crackle with emotion and loyalty. Such is the fine job our cheerleaders perform for the team and school; keep up the good work! Upper right: Sophomores Top—Valerie Mattingly Middle—Sandy Moulding, Barb Jones Bottom—Kathy Barr, Judy Donaldson Lower left: Freshmen First row, left to right: Kathy Larson, Becky Rodeen Second row: Kathy Miller, Debbie Quinter Absent from picture Patty Franzen m r.v w i i III r. , $ j! 11 i slllfllll 8 M i|!!l|l� ;!J!i ijiji llpl ffiriri fnnimmniitii' tiiiiitiiii: i I m Mil'll II M m Fs J:i SII' ' ' ' PEOPLE People are the basic substance of our school. The students, faculty, administration, and school personnel all combine to make our school function smoothly and successfully. A beautiful new school or an old, under-sized building without people are equally useless. Although the “people” of PCHS will be housed in a new and different building next year, the substance and spirit will be of the same high caliber as they were on Center Street. Senior Class The Class of 1965 has ended their high school with a very eventful year. Although they came in last with their entry for Homecoming, they certainly put all the rest of their efforts into making Homecoming the most enthusiastic ever. The Senior dance, “Prison Break”, was one of the most successful of the year. The class decided to purchase and dedicate a placque in memory of Stanley Marshall. They also hope to present to the school flags representing each foreign country from which Paxton has welcomed a foreign exchange student. The Senior class play was another interesting and successful effort. Many graduating seniors will shed a tear, remembering all the fun they had at P.C.H.S., whether they are going to admit it or not. OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Ruth Busboom, Secretary; Marvin Archer, Vice President; Donna Zum-walt. President Standing: Leah Yancey, Girl Representative; Charles Newman, Boy Representative; Donna Sharp, Treasurer NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members Jo Anne Bowen Connie Burklund Mike Dorsey Bob Frump Marsha Hancock Doug Houston Kathy Hustedt Steve Johnson Mike Kingston Patricia Krueger Lucreta Miller Alexa Noble Diane Perry Donna Sharp Dennis Short Shirley Stagen David Swengel Luwana Tarlton Petra van Kampen Mary Ann Wesslund Pamela Womack Leah Yancey Donna Zumwalt Certificates of Merit Robert Troxel Charles Foster Carolyn George Charles Newman Vicki Nuss Barbara Reep SCHOLASTIC AWARDS National Merit Scholarship Commendation Bob Frump Mike Kingston Pam Womack Finalist Alexa Noble Dennis Short Illinois State Scholarship Commission Semi-Finalist Jo Anne Bowen Mike Kingston Donna Sharp National Science Foundation Summer Institute Scholarship—Alexa Noble Edmund James Scholars Alexa Noble Mike Kingston Third Alternate - Naval Academy—Mike Kingston First Alternate - Military Academy—Mike Kingston FOOTBALL Co-Captains Dennis Short Darrel Seim All-Area Right Halfback—Special Mention Dennis Eichelberger All Conference Right Halfback—Dennis Eichelberger Defensive End - Honorable Mention—Dave Swengel Team Awards Best Tackier—Delon Fox Most Improved Player—Delon Fox Best Blocker—Tim Schofield Co-Most Valuable Players—Delon Fox, Dennis Short Honors BASKETBALL All Conference Guard—Dennis Short Forward - Honorable Mention—Tim Schofield Team Awards Honorary Captain—Tim Schofield Best Defensive Player—Dennis Short TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country Captain—Bill Caisse Silver Track Shoe—John Drinkwalter Mile Relay Team School Record—Jerry Rodeen, Bill Caisse LETTERMEN Earl Albers—F,T; Marv Archer—F; Bill Caisse —T,CC; Mike Dorsey—G; John Drinkwalter— F; Dennis Eichelberger—F.T; Wayne Fancher —F; Delon Fox—F,G; Robert Frump—CC; Doug Houston—F; Bill Hubler—F; Allen Johnson—F; Ted Johnson—F; Wayne Johnson—F; Nick Lewis—F,B,T; Charles Newman—F,T; Larry Niccum—F; Don Guinter—F; Jerry Rodeen—F,T; Tim Schofield—F,B,G; Darrel Seim—F,T; Dennis Short—F,B; Dave Swengel —F; John Tucker—F 95 Barbara Jean Adkins Earl Dennis Albers Janet Marie Albers Michael Eugene Allen Martha Eileen Ashby Celia Mae Baier Daryl Allen Beeth Jo Anne Bowen A Pamela Bradley Schumacher Hubert Dale Britt Connie Jean Burklund Ruth Ann Busboom 97 William Orville Caisse Ronald Eugene Carleton Anna Marie Caspers Judith Ann Conover Frank Wayne Davi« Dennis Dwight Dippel Michael Lee Dorsey John Delbert Drinkwalter Delon Eastle Fox Robert Roy Frump Carolyn Rae George Mary Eileen Glazik Dennis Lynn Eichelberger Wayne Guy Fancher Charles Alan Foster Leslie Warren Foster 99 Marsha Jeanne Hancock Richard Francis Harrell Dennis Deane Holland Dennis Lee Horner Douglas Lynn Houston William Dean Hubler Katherine Marie Hustedt Allen Walter Johnson 100 101 Nicholas Neil Lewis Fredrick M. Lowry Richard Alan Lundquist Bradley Dean Marshall Cheryl Kay Marshall Mary Louise Marshall Cheryl Jean Moulding Sheila Ellen Moulding 102 Sheryl Ann McHenry Kenneth Clarence Mennenga Thomas R. Meredith Gene Vernon Miller Linda Gail Peterson Donald Ray Quinter Donald Howard Rasmus Barbara Jean Reep 104 Larry Dwight Niccum Alexa Lisbeth Noble Vicki Nuss Harris Diane Sue Perry Judith Eileen Reppert Linda Kay Riggleman Raymond Andrew Riggleman Judith Ann Rine Gerald Paul Rodeen Carol Ann Rohlfing Sheila Kay Roisland Dana Alan Sauer 105 Timothy Grayson Schofield Louis Edward Schwing Darrel Lee Seim Donna Louise Sharp 106 Dennis Lee Short Jacqueline Dean Smith Michael Wayne Smith Shirley Anne Stagen Barbara Ann Tavenner Judith Louise Treach Robert Dennis Troxei Dennis Harold Tucker Lee David Swan Kathryn Marie Swanson David Lee Swengel Luwana Tarlton 107 John Charles Tucker Earl Randal Tweady Petra van Kampen Bonita Rae Voorhees Mary Ann Wesslund Pamela Celeste Womack Bruce Newman Wyatt Leah Louise Yancey 108 Cheryl Ann Ziehr Donna Marie Zumwalt Above: Pep Band; lower left: Mr. German and Mr. Dallagicomo; lower right: Charles Newman and Roger Abrahamson at Lettermen’s Club auction Senior Activities BARBARA ADKINS Girls' Chorus 1-4; Dramo Club 2-4; G.A.A. 1,3,4; Prom 3; Float 3; Play Production 2,4 EARL ALBERS Letterman 3,4; Football 1-4; Track 1-4 JANET ALBERS Girls' Chorus 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4, Historian 2 MIKE ALLEN A Cappella 1,2; Freshman Chorus; Boys' Chorus 1,2; I.C.E. Club 3,4; Prom 3; Float 1,3; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 3,4 MIKE ANDERSON Concert Band 1-4; Pep Band 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; F.F.A. 1-4, Reporter 3, Sec. 4; Play Production 3; Sectional Parliamentarian Procedure winner NANCY ANDREWS Girl's Chorus 1,2; Freshman Chorus; F.H.A. 1,3; G.A.A. 1,2; Homecoming 3 RAMONA ANDREWS Girls' Chorus 3; Freshman Chorus; F.H.A. 4; Library Club 1,3,4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4 MARVIN ARCHER A Cappella 1,2; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Thespians 1-4, Letterman 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4, Basketball 1; Track 1-4; Class Vice-President 4; Play Cast 2-4; Play Production 1-4 MARTHA ASHBY F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 2-4 CELIA BAIER Transfer; G.A.A. 4; Float 4; Play Production 4 DARYL BEETH Float 1; Football 2 JO ANNE BOWEN Concert Band 1 -4, Band Manager 4; Pep Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4; All District 3; National Honor Society 2-4; Debate Club 2,3; Prom 3; Play Production 2,3 PAM BRADLEY SCHUMACHER A Cappella 3,4; Letter Girls 4; G.A.A. 1-4, Sporthead 1-2, Secretary 3; Drop Out Committee 4 DALE BRITT Transfer; F.F.A. 3 CONNIE BURKLUND Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Concert Band 1; Cheerlead ers 1-4; G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 2-4; Pep Club 1 -4; REFLECTOR 2,3; Prom 3; Float 3; Homecoming 2-4; Homecoming Queen 4 RUTH BUSBOOM A Cappella 1-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4, Madrigals 3,4; Letter Girls 4; Thespians 2; G.A.A. 3, Historian 4; Pep Club 1; Class Secretary 4; Play Cast 3 BILL CAISSE F.F.A. 3,4; Letterman 3,4; Cross Country 4; Track 3,4 RON CARLETON A Cappella 2,3; Freshman Chorus; Boys’ Chorus 3; Manager 4 ANNA MARIE CASPERS Library Club 3,4; Latin Club 2-4 JUDY CONOVER Girls' Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 2,4; G.A.A. 4 FRANK DAVIS I.C.E. Club 4 110 DENNIS D. DIPPEL F.F.A. 1 -4, Chaplain 4 MICHAEL DORSEY Letterman 3,4; National Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2,3; Prom 3; Float 3,4; Golf 2-4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3 JOHN DRINKWALTER Letterman 2-4, Football 1-4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1-3 DENNY EICHELBERGER Thespians 1-4; Letterman 2-4, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Football 1-4, All Conference Honorable Mention 3, All Conference 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1-4; Play Cast 3,4; Play Production 2-4 WAYNE FANCHER A Cappella 1,2,4; Freshman Chorus; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Madrigals 2; Thespians 1-4; Letterman 4; I.C.E. Club 3,4, President 4; Football 1-4; Play Cast 2,3 CHARLES FOSTER I.C.E. Club 4; Float 3; Football 1,2; Track 1 LESLIE FOSTER F.F.A. 1-4 DELON FOX Science Club 1; Thespians 1-3; Letterman 3,4; I.C.E. Club 3,4; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Golf 2-4; Play Cast 3 BOB FRUMP A Cappella 2,3; Boys' Chorus 1; Madrigals 2; Science Club 1; Thespians 2-4, Scribe 3, President 4; Letterman 4; Student Council 3,4, Vice-President 4; Prom 3; Float 3; Cross Country 4; Football 1,2; Track 1-4; Play Cast 2-4; Play Production 2-4 CAROLYN GEORGE Concert Band 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-3; F.H.A. 1,2,4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Prom 3; Play Production 3 EILEEN GLAZIK A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus; Drama Club 4; Library Club 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Play Production 4 MARSHA HANCOCK Freshman Chorus; National Honor Society 2-4; Library Club 1; Latin Club 2-4; Float 3 RICHARD HARRELL A Cappella 3,4; Boys' Chorus 3; Concert Band 1,2; Drama Club 1,2; Projectors’ Club 3,4; Football 1; Track 1-3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 2 DENNIS HOLLAND F.F.A. 1-4, Sentinel 4 DENNY HORNER F.F.A. 1-4; Projectors' Club 3-4; Football 1; Play Production 3 DOUG HOUSTON Science Club 3,4, President 4; National Honor Society 2-4, Vice-President 4; Letterman 4; Latin Club 2; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1-4; Play Production 3 BILL HUBLER Letterman 3,4; Latin Club 2,3; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1 3; Track 1,2 KATHY HUSTEDT A Cappella 3,4, Girls' Chorus 1,2; Choral Council 4, President 4; Cheerleader 1; G.A.A. 1-3, Vice-President 3; Student Council 2-4, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 2-4; Pep Club 1-3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 2-4; Class Treasurer 1; Queen's Court 4; Student Faculty Board 3 ALLEN JOHNSON A Cappella 2-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Drama Club 1-3; Industrial Arts 1,2; Letterman 4; Prom 3; Football 1-4 111 WAYNE JOHNSON Thespians 4; Drama Club 3; Letterman 4 Projectors' Club 1-3; Float 1; Football 1,2,4 Basketball 1-4; Track 1,2; Play Cast 3 Queen's Court 4 STEVE JOHNSON A Cappella 1-3; Boys’ Chorus 1,2; Madrigals 3; National Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2; Float 3; Play Production 3 TED JOHNSON Transfer from Manhattan, Illinois 4; A Cappella 4; Madrigals 4; Thespians 4; Letterman 4; Latin Club 4; Float 4; Football 4; Track 4 JOHN FRANK KAUFMAN DUAINE KIEF Industrial Arts 2-4, President 4; Basketball 4 MIKE KINGSTON Science Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; Projectors’ Club 1-3; Student Council 1,2; National Honor Society 2-4, President 4; Latin Club 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 2; Class President 2 PAT KRUEGER A Cappella 2,3; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Cheerleader 1; Drama Club 3; National Honor Society 2-4, Pep Club 1; BLUE AND GOLD 2-4, Co-editor 4: Float 2 JANE KRUKOSKI Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Drama Club 3; G.A.A. 1,2; Latin Club 2-4 NICK LEWIS A Cappella 2,4; Boys' Chorus 2; Thespians 2,4; Letterman 2-4, Treasurer 4; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 2; Track 2-4; Play Cast 3 FRED LOWRY Transfer from Savannah, Georgia 3; Science Club 4 RICHARD LUNDOUIST Freshman Chorus 1; Boys' Chorus 1,2; I.C.E. 3,4 BRAD MARSHALL Transfer from Hoopeston 2; Projector Club 3,4; I.C.E. 4; Football 2 CHERYL MARSHALL A Cappella 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,3,4; Drama Club 3; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 3 MARY LOU MARSHALL F.H.A. 3; Prom 3 CHERYL MAULDING Girls' Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; I.C.E. 4 SHEILA MAULDING A Cappella 4; Girls' Chorus 1-4, Girl Rep. for Choral Council; Cheerleader 1,4; Pep Club 1-4, President 4, BLUE AND GOLD 2-4, Bus. Manager 3, Co-editor 4; Prom 4; Float 2-4; Queen’s Court 4 SHERYL McHENRY Transfer from Madrid, Spain 3; F.H.A. 4 KENNETH MENNENGA Concert Band 1-4; Pep Band 3,4; Stage Band 4; F.F.A. 1-4, Sentinel 2 TOM MEREDITH Football 2 GENE MILLER Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1,2; I.C.E. 4 JACK MILLER A Cappella 2; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 2; Industrial Arts 4; Projectors' Club 4 112 LINDA MILLER A Cappella 2-4, Librarian 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 4; Concert Band 4; All District 3; Cheerleader 2-4; G.A.A. 1-3; Pep Club 2-4, Secretary 4; Prom 3; Float 1,3,4; Homecoming 4; Play Production 3 LUCRETA MILLER A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Letter Girl 4; Drama Club 1,2; Thespians 3,4; National Honor Society 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Class Vice-President 2; Play Cast 3 LARRY NICCUM A Cappella 1,2; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Science Club 1; Thespians 2-4; Letterman 4; Football 1-4; Track 1,2,4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3 CHARLES NEWMAN A Cappella 1-4, Section Leader 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Madrigals 1,3,4; Les Chanteurs 2; All District 3; Drama Club 2; Thespians 3,4; Letterman 3,4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 4, BLUE AND GOLD 3; Prom 3; Float 2,3; Homecoming 4; Football 1-4; Track 1-4; Class Vice-President 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 2; A.F.S. Council 4 ALEXA NOBLE A Cappella 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2-4, Section Leader 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 4; Concert Band 1 -4; Pep Band 1 -4; Stage Band 1,4; All District 3; Science Club 1,3,4, Secretary 4; Thespians 1 -4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1,2; National Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, Vice-President 4; Debate Club 2,3; BLUE AND GOLD 2; Prom 3; Float 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 1 -3 VICKI NUSS F.H.A. 1-3, Secretary 2; I.C.E. 4, Secretary 4 DIANE PERRY A Cappella 3; Girls' Chorus 1,2,4; Concert Band 1,2; Drama Club 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Latin Club 2; Pep Club 4; Play Cast 3 LINDA PETERSON Girls’ Chorus 4; Concert Band 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep Club 2-4; Float 4 DON QUINTER Science Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Drama Club 2; Letterman 2-4, Secretary 4; Prom 3; Football 1 -4; Basketball 2,3, Manager; Track 1,2, Manager 2; Play Production 2,3 DON RASMUS F.F.A. 1-4, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Letterman 4; Float 1,3; Football 1-4; Track 1 BARBARA REEP Girls’ Chorus 4; Concert Band 1-4, Librarian 3, Secretary 4; Pep Band 1 -4; Stage Band 1-4; All District 3; Pep Club 3, REFLECTOR 4; Prom 3; Play Production 3,4 JUDY REPPERT A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4 LINDA RIGGLEMAN G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4, Vice-President 4 RAYMOND RIGGLEMAN Industrial Arts 1; F.F.A. 2-4; Projectors' Club 3,4 JUDI RINE A Cappella 3,4; Girls' Chorus 3,4; Madrigals 3,4; All District 3; Letter Girl 4; Thespians 2-4; Prom 3; Float 3,4; Play Cast 3 113 JERRY RODEEN A Cappella 1,2, Chorus Manager 2; Boys’ Chorus 1,3; Thespians 2-4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Letterman 3,4; Student Council 3,4, President 4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 3,4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4, Captain 4; Class President 3; Play Cast 2,3; Play Production 2-4; A.F.S. Committee Chairman 3,4 CAROL ROHLFING A Cappella 2-4, Librarian 4; Girls’ Chorus 1- 4, Section Leader 2,3; Madrigal 1,2,4; Les Chanteurs 2; Concert Band 1,4; Cheerleader 1; Thespians 2-4; Drama Club 1; Latin Club 2- 4, Secretary 2; Pep Club 1; REFLECTOR 2,3; Prom 3; Float 1; Play Cast 3,4; Play Production 2,3 SHEILA ROISLAND A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2; Letter Girl 4; Thespians 1-4, Scribe 4; Latin Club 2-4, Treasurer 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Class Vice-President 2; Class Secretary 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 4; Secretary of Choral Council DANA SAUER Concert Band 1-4; F.F.A. 1-4, Treasurer 3,4; Float 3,4; Play Production 3 TIM SCHOFIELD Industrial Arts 3,4, Vice-President 4; Letter-man 2-4, Vice-President 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1,2; Golf 2-4, Captain 3,4; Queen's Escort 4 LOUIS SCHWING F.F.A. 2-4 DARREL SEIM Letterman 2-4; Prom 3; Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Baskebtall 4; Track 1-4; Queen’s Escort GARY SHAFFER DONNA SHARP A Cappella 4; Girls' Chorus 4; Madrigals 4; Concert Band 1-4, Librarian 4; Pep Band 4; Swing Band 4; Stage Band 1-3; Thespians 1-4; National Honor Society 2-4; Prom 3; Float 3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 2,3; Speech Contest 1,2 DENNY SHORT Letterman 2-4, President 4; National Honor Society 2-4, Treasurer 4; Float 2; Football 1-4, Co-captain 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1,2; Queen’s Escort 4 JACQUE SMITH A Cappella 2,4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; G.A.A 1-3, Secretary 3; Pep Club 1-4, Vice-President 4; Float 3,4 MIKE SMITH Transfer from Tuscola 3 SHIRLEY STAGEN Girls' Chorus 1; Freshman Chorus 1; National Honor Society 2-4; Library Club 1; Latin Club 2,3; REFLECTOR 4 LEE SWAN I.C.E. Club 3,4; Football 1 KATHY SWANSON A Cappella 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1-3; Cheerleader 2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Student Council 1,3; Pep Club 1-4, Secretary 3, Parliamentarian 4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 1,3; Class Treasurer 2; Play Production 3; Queen's Court 4; A.F.S. Committee 3 DAVE SWENGEL A Cappella 2-4, Choral Council 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Madrigals 2-4; Les Chanteurs 2; Concert Band 1,2,4; Stage Band 4; All District 3; All State 3; Science Club 1; Thespians 2-4, Treasurer 4; Letterman 3,4; Latin Club 2-4, Treasurer 3; Prom 3; Homecoming 3; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-3; Play Production 2,3; Speech Contest 2 114 LUWANA TARLTON Thespians 1-4; G.A.A. 1,2; National Honor Society 2-4; Pep Club 1-3; Play Production 1-3 BARBARA TAVENNER Girls' Chorus 3; Freshman Chorus 1; F.H.A. 2-4, Historian 4, G.A.A. 2; Float 2; Homecoming 4 JUDY TREACH A Cappella 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Pep Club 2,3; Prom 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3 DENNY TUCKER Football 1; Track 4 JOHN TUCKER Science Club 3,4; Letterman 3,4; Prom 3; Float 3,4; Football 2-4; Track 2,3 RANDY TWEADY F.F.A. 3,4, Chaplain 3 PETRA VAN KAMPEN Foreign Exchange Student; Girls' Chorus 4; Concert Band 4, Pep Band 4; Stage Band 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 4; Homecoming 4 BONNIE VOORHEES A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Concert Band 1-3, Assistant Majorette 1,2, Majorette 3; Cheerleader 3; G.A.A. 1 -4, Parliamentarian 3, President 4; Pep Club 1-3; Float 1 LINDA WATSON Girls' Chorus 1 -3 MARY ANN WESSLUND A Cappella 2,3; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; National Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, Secretary 4; Homecoming 3 PAM WOMACK National Honor Society 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1; Play Production 3 BRUCE WYATT A Cappella 1,2; Boys' Chorus 1; I.C.E. 3,4; Homecoming 1,2; Football 1,2; Track 1,2 LEAH YANCEY A Cappella 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Cheerleader 1; Drama Club 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 2-4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 2-4, President 4; Pep Club 1-3; REFLECTOR 2-4, Editor 4; Prom 3; Float 3; Homecoming 4; Play Cast 3; Student Faculty Board 4, Secretary 4 CHERYL ZIEHR A Cappella 2,3; Girls' Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1 DONNA ZUMWALT Concert Band 1-4; Cheerleader 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 2-4; Pep Club 1-3; REFLECTOR 2,3; Prom 3, Float 2-4; Homecoming 4; Class President 4; Class Secretary 3 115 Junior Class Probably the busiest class at P.C.H.S. is the Junior class. They began their busy year by entering a float in the annual Homecoming parade, and received a second place. Next, this busy class sponsored the Christmas dance, using the theme “Christmas Paradise.” Christmas trees and a beautiful snow scene helped in presenting the theme. In the spring the Juniors planned and sponsored the Junior-Senior prom, with an oriental theme in pink and white. The dance was well planned and beautifully executed . OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Kathy Rinkenberger, Secretary; Rosemary Petersen, Girl Representative; Julie Apland, Treasurer Standing: Max Martin, Vice-President; Doug Smith, President Absent: Dean Dillon, Boy Representative 116 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members Julie Apland John Bankson Pris Bradley Pat DeMuth Melissa Dunnan Joan Hardman Pat Harrington Bernard Hartt Carolyn Lindgren Patsy Mattingly Steve Pacey Kathy Rinkenberger Jack Stone Cert, of Merit Pamela Bittle Karen Garrelts Mary Griggs Diana Lower Marilyn McQueen Carl Palmberg Carol Rollins Doug Smith ATHLETICS TRACK Bob Caisse—Outstanding Soph. BASKETBALL Mike Marron—Sportsmanship Award Best Free Thrower—game Bill Hansen—Most Valuable Player Top Rebounder Mike Maxey—Best Free Thrower—practice LETTERMEN Bob Caisse F,T Tom Caisse CC Tim Canavan F,T George Carpenter CC Dean Dillon F Gary Griffith F,T Bill Hansen B Mike Marron F,B Max Martin B,T Mike Maxey F,B Wes Osborn F Steve Pacey CC,B,T Steve Sanders F Ronnie Thompson F,T F.F.A. AWARDS Section 17 - Farm and Home Beautification— 1st place—Jim Anderson Section 17 - Farm Mechanics—Elmer Kief Section 17 - Safety Award—1st place—Don Lantz I.A.A. Co-op Tour—Jim Anderson, Elmer Kief I.A.A. Delegate—3rd place—Elmer Kief Meat Judging—3rd place—Elmer Kief Parliamentary Procedure Team—2nd place— Elmer Kief DRAMA District Speech Contest—Extemporaneous Speaking—3rd place—Pat DeMuth Drama Award—Kathy Rinkenberger Honors CHEERLEADERS Melissa Dunnan Joan Hardman Patsy Mattingly Julie Apland—Alternate MUSIC 1 st Mixed Octet—Bill Hansen 1st Vocal Trio—Linda Abrahamson 1 st Solo - Band—Pam Bittle 1st Ensemble—Pam Bittle 1st Instrumental Quartet—Melissa Dunnan, Carolyn Lindgren, Pat Harrington 1st Instrumental Duet—Mary Griggs MISCELLANEOUS Key Club Award - 4th—Stan Benz, Linda Abrahamson, Dorothy McFarland R.E.A. Essay Contest - 1st—Linda Abrahamson 4-H State Public Speaking Contest - 1st— Stan Benz Scholarship - Allerton Art School—Doug Smith 117 Linda Abrahamson Julie Apland Jack Adkins John Bankson James Anderson Leon Bennett Mickey Bennett Lester Benson Stanley Benz Pamela Bittle Priscilla Bradley Russell Brown 118 Joel Burwash Bob Caisse Tom Caisse Timothy Canavan Rose Marie Richard Cleary Cathy Carlson Carman Judy Coplea Fred Carlson George Carpenter Vicky Custer Elenore Charek Pat DeMuth Sharon Denison Dean Dillon Alice Dunlap Melissa Dunnan Linda Dye James Ehmen Darios Eiskamp Steve Elson Charlene Fox Steve Fox Randy Frump Karen Garrelts Jim Golden Gary Griffith Mary Carol Griggs Bill Hansen Joan Hardman Pat Harrington Pat Harris Bernard Hartt Sherri Herriott Eileen Jamison Allan Johnson 119 r Mike Johnson Paul Johnson Bob Joseph Gene Kelley Elmer Kief Don Lantz Steve Lawless Dianna Lower Carolyn Lindgren Mike Marron David Lindstrom Max Martin Patsy Mattingly Jones Gail Mauldiing Mike Maxey Dorothy McFarland Donna Meuser Marilyn McQueen Maryalyce Brenda Meredith Moynihan Ken Mutchmore Bonnie Neal Doris Nelson Maureen Nelson 120 Wes Osborn Rosemary Petersen Bob Phillips Wanita Reed Steve Pacey Carl Peterson Dollie Potts Denny Reitz Carl Palmberg Donna Peterson Mike Purtill John Riggleman Kathy Rinkenberger Jim Robinson Carol Rollins Steve Sanders Dianne Shaffer Doug Smith Larry St. Louis Mike Stark Janet Stedwell Julie Steinfeldt Jack Stone Sandra Sugg 121 122 Steve Sullivan Steve Swanstrom Paul Tucker Connie Swan Elaine Tavenner Jerry Vaught Cheryl Swanson Ronnie Thompson Connie Walker Greg Weller Diane Williams Caryl Wesslund Kelsey Willis Mary Wheeler Bill Ziehr Football Practice Assembly 123 Madness in Triple Time —one act plays Track Snap Sophomore Class The calendar season for the Sophomore Class kept everyone occupied for the 1964-65 school year. During Homecoming, their float, “Cage Um, received third place. At Christmas, the King and Queen of the Christmas Dance were selected from the Sophomore Class. In the spring, they sold Mustang pennants as a money-making project. The Class Day Dance was sponsored by the Sophomore Class and was considered to be very successful. OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Barb Jones, Treasurer; Linda Adkins, Secretary; Val Mattingly, Girl Representative Standing: Dave Sims, President; Jim Swanson, Boy Representative; Rodger Lubben, Vice-President 124 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Jack Fields Janet Guthrie Rodger Lubben Jim Swanson Sandy Troxel Marla Yancey PROVISIONAL TRACK LETTER Dave Sims GOLD NUMERALS Larry Flannery Joe Hudson Edwin Peterson Honors LETTERMEN Darrell Abrahamson Roger Abrahamson Alan Storm CHEERLEADERS Kathy Barr Valerie Mattingly Sandy Moulding Judy Donaldson Barb Jones Judy Robertson—alternate TRACK CERTIFICATE Mark Thompson Don Coplea Rodger Lubben SPECIAL AWARDS Rebound Award—Lonnie Bauer Free Throw Award—John Reep Best Blocker—Darrell Abrahamson Best Tackier—Darrell Abrahamson MISCELL ANEOOUS 4-H Dairy Award from Pure Milk Association Jim Swanson GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD Rick Volden CROSS COUNTRY EMBLEM Mark Thompson Rodger Lubben 125 Darrel Patty Adkins Kathy Barr Abrahamson Judy Albers Lonnie Bauer Roger Mardella Andrews Lane Belson Abrahamson Linda Adkins Larry Benion Steve Beni Janet Boone 126 Sid Booth Julia Branson Tom Brown Carol Carlson Cathy Casey Jim Caspers Regina Cole Denny Denniston Dan Coplea Judy Donaldson Pam Cunningham Cathy Donnelly Kathy Dyer Ruth Engelbrecht Judy Fancher Jack Fields Larry Flannery Jim Foster Janice Foster Jerry Foster Jerry Frump Joe Glazik Paula Han on Marlena Goodwin Bonnie Hartt Janet Guthrie Merriann Harweger Elaine Hayes Mike Hertenstein Nancy Hillard Linda Holland Nancy Hoover Joe Hudson Pat Hummel Bonnie Hustedt Bill Ingold 127 Barb Jones John Joyce Rinda Kenner Roberta Krueger Mary Krukoski Stanley Kunce Joan Lackey Glenn Langley Jackie Lewis Linda Lewis Gale Logan Rodger Lubben Kevin Marshall Wes Masterson Val Mattingly Sandra Moulding Randy Maxey Colleen McCabe Jeannie McGuire Richard McHenry Ann Miller Carolyn Montgomery Mickey Moynihan Barbara Nault 128 Ruth Newsom Richard Nimon Bill Nuss Edwin Peterson Bob Peterson Philip Pool Alan Pufahl John Reep Bill Ra«mus Jim Robertson Linda Rattenborg Judy Robertson Lola Romine Kathy Roy Jeanne Sellinger Chris Sheerer Sherri Siddens Dave Sims Brenda Smith Bill Snyder Ted Spanhook Richard Steiner Alan Storm Larry Swan 129 Jim Swanson John Swengel Mark Thompson Sandra Troxel Patty Turner Cheryl Vaughn Ronnie Vaughn Rick Volden Gary Voorhees 130 Lynn Wagner Virginia Wiley Charles Willis Jill Wilson Steve Wisher Marla Yancey Judy Ziehr Dianne Zumwalt 131 New School Float Decoration Chemistry Lab Track Meet The Moat” Freshman Class On August 28, 1964 a group of 111 innocent Freshmen entered Paxton High School for a Freshman Orientation program. This was the first year there had been on orientation program, and it proved very successful. The remainder of the year, too, was very active. At the end of the first week of school the Frosh were honored at the annual Freshman Dance. Their Homecoming float, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” won first place. They also proved themselves very successful in football and basketball. When they entered, they were “green.” But they had the enthusiasm and spirit needed to conquer high school. They succeeded quite well. OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Joe Geers, Vice-President; John Peterson, President; Peggy Kunce, Secretary Standing: Patty Franzen, Treasurer; Rick Schimanski, Boy Representative; Marcia Hill, Girl Representative 132 Honors CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Nancy Blanche! Elizabeth Dunivent Margaret Hansen Diane Johnson Cathy Smith James Fox Patty Franzen Sandra Kief Pamela Marshall Robert Moore John Peden Becky Rodeen MUSIC CONTEST First Instrumental—Becky Rodeen, Diane Johnson (quartet) Second Instrumental—John Peterson (duet) Vocal—Pat Franzen (solo) Third Instrumental—John Peterson, Nancy Blan- che!, Lyon Robbins (quartet) Vocal—Jenny Joyce (solo) CHEERLEADERS Patty Franzen Kitty Larson Kathy Miller Becky Rodeen Debbie Quinter Marcia Hill—Alternate BASKETBALL AWARDS Free Throw Award—John Peden Rebound Award—Bill Triplett, Rich Thomas MISCELLANEOUS Junior Homemaking Degree Janet McBain Nancy Fretfe Pat Lindauer Karren Roy Ann Stuckey 133 Becky Adkins Pam Allen Emory Aired Mark Anderson Nieta Beasley Charlene Roger Bennett Arbacheuskas Paula Bertrand Ines Baquero Rodney Bixby Randy Burklund Mike DeShasier Doug Eichelberger Rick Fairchild Nancy Blanchet Margo Campbell Elizabeth Dunivent Stan Elson James Foster Diane Burklund Sandra Clough Steve Earley Gene Eppelheimer Jim Fox 134 Patty Franzen Nancy Frette Joe Geers Mike Glazik Dave Griswold Linda Gritton Eddie Haile Donna Hale Peg Hansen Donna Harris Marcia Hill Vicki Houston Mary Hudachek Diane Johnson John Johnson Fay Johnston Jennie Joyce Jim Joyce Eddie Ketchum Sandra Kief Peggy Kunce Billie Lachenmyer John Lackey Kitty Larson 135 I Bill Lee Charolette Lewis Tony Lewis Patty Lindauer Pam Marshall Ricky Masterson Janet Moulding Janet McBain Bob McClure Billie McGlone Bonnie Meuser Kathy Miller 136 Brenda Mills Bob Moore Wes Morris Art Nelson Keith Niccum Jeff Ogle Don Osborn Hope Ostendorf Cathy Overstreet Mark Parsons John Peden Debbie Peters Judy Peters John Peterson Randy Peterson Greg Phillips Ted Poison David Prewitt Bill Pufahl Patty Purtill Debbie Quinter Thomas Rapp Steve Reitz John Reppert Carl Riggs Lynn Robbins Becky Rodeen Karren Roy Duane Seim Rick Schimanski Cathy Smith George Schneider Dana Stark Jane Steinfeldt Ann Stuckey Dave Swanson 137 138 Diana Swanson David Tammen Sandra SwanstromCindy Teesdale Doug Taggart Rich Thomas Charles Thompson Greg Tweady Bill Triplett Trudy Weburg Jim Tucker Charles Ulrich Debbie Williams Darrel Wolfe Connie Wyatt Top, left to right: Football Practice, Float Preparation—sophomore, Cross Country 139 Bottom, left to right: Family Living, Track Meet, Tough Dummy Administration The administration of any school is that group of people who are directly responsible to the students, the school board, and the general public, for the policies, conduct, discipline, staff, scholastics, plant and countless other details, of a school system. Paxton High School considers itself especially fortunate in having Mr. Thompson Shields as its principal, to administer the operation of the high school. Many times we have wondered how one person can find the time and energy to meet as many varied problems as he does during a normal day. Mr. C. C. Newman, as Paxton’s Superintendent of Schools, has been very busy for many months with the planning and supervision of the building and equipping of our new high school building. Thompson 140 Shields Charles C. Newman Board of Education First row, left to right: Dr. Glen Calhoun, Mr. Rolland Starkey, Mr. Wayne Niewold, Mr. Elwood Stagen Second row: Mr. Ralph Schimanski, Mr. Lee R. Carlson, Mr. Vernon A. Swanson During the past year the Board of Education, in addition to performing the routine tasks necessary to the effective operation of a school system, has been very busy making final preparations for the construction and completion of the new high school. We find our Board of Education at the very heart of the Paxton school unit, for these seven members are directly responsible for the policies which affect all the schools in our community. The past year has indeed held many challenges and decisions to be faced by the Paxton Board of Education. Among these issues are such things as curriculum study and planning, salaries, budgets, the purchase of equipment for all departments of the new school, policy changes, and the approval of new teachers. Faculty Sue Belle Benear B.S. Girls' Physical Education Katherine Boden B. Ed. English Charles Condit A.B., M.A. Mathematics Louis Dallagicomo B.S. Social Studies Marjorie Dion B.A. Social Studies, English James German B.S., M.A. Mathematics James Griggs B.S., M.S. Librarian Jerome Hart B.M. Ed., M.M. Ed. Instrumental Music Phyllis Hutchins B.S. English, French, Reflector Blue and Gold Keith Jones B.S. English, Speech, Dramatics Eugene Kingston B.S. Social Studies Student Council Lawrence Lyons B.S. Biology Coach Charles Meyette B.M. Ed. Vocal Music Bessie Ragland A.B., M.A. Business Education James Reeder B.S. M. Ed. Industrial Arts Robert Rohlfing B.S., M.S. Agriculture General Science Lawrence Smith B.S., M.S. Drivers’ Education Visual Aids Coach 142 Archie Stewart B.S., M.A. English Robert Thorstenson B.S., M.E. Mechanical Drawing Diversified Occupations Louise Veatch B. Ed. English, Latin Charles Vickers B. Ed. Physical Science Physics Chemistry David Wright B.S., B. Ed. Business Education Frances Yancey B.S., M.S. Homemaking Family Living Gerald Zimmerman B.A. General Science Physical Education, Biology Vincent Zuchowski B.S., M.S. Athletics, Physical Education, Business Education James German Thomas McDevitt Robert THorstenson Frances Yancey Katherine Boden Charles Meyette Jerome Hart Bessie Ragland Marjorie Dion James Reeder Larry Lyons Charles Vickers Sue Belle Benear Gene Kingston Jerry Zimmerman Keith Jones 144 Larry Smith James Griggs Vincent Zuchowski Louise Veatch David Wright Louis Dallagicomo Archie Stewart Charles Condit Phyllis Hutchins Robert Rohlfing ► 145 Bus Drivers Cooks Custodians First row, left to right: Mr. Lindauer, Mr. Flannery, Mr. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Hileman, Mrs. George Left to right: Mr. Currie, I Shumate Seated: Mrs. Ketchum, Mrs. Foster Mr. Carleton, Mr. Rapp Second row: Mr. Lewis, Mr. Smith, Mr. Shunk, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sauer Personnel 147 Senior Honors continued F.F.A. AWARDS Sectional Livestock Farming Award—Mike Anderson Sectional First Place Secretary, Parliamentary Procedure—Mike Anderson State Milk Judging Contest - First Place— Mike Anderson State Meat Judging Contest - First Place— Leslie Foster Foundation Award, F.F.A. Section - Crops Specialty—Leslie Foster Dairy Production—Ken Mennenga Dairy Cattle Judging - First Place—Dennis Dippel Section 17 Star Farmer—Don Rasmus State Farmer Award—Don Rasmus, Dana Sauer Section 17 - Second Place Chairman—Don Rasmus Paxton Chapter Scholarship—Don Rasmus State Safety Foundation Award—Dana Sauer Sectional Foundation Award - Poultry—Dana Sauer F.F.A. Judging Contest—Dana Sauer F.F.A. American Heritage Contest First place—Donna Sharp Third place—Pam Womack F.F.A. Land Judging Contest—Bill Caisse DRAMA AND SPEECH AWARDS District Speech Contest Original Oration - Second—Charles Newman Play - Second—Judi Rine, Donna Sharp, Dennis Eichelberger, Luwana Tarlton, Robert Frump, Sheila Roisland Dramatics Award—Linda Miller CHEERLEADERS Connie Burklund Linda Miller Kathy Swanson Sheila Moulding—Alternate Bonnie Voorhees—Alternate 63-64 PUBLICATONS Blue and Gold—Sheila Moulding—Co-editor Pat Krueger—Co-editor Reflector—Leah Yancey—Editor MUSIC DEPARTMENT Outstanding Award in Instrumental Music— Jo Anne Bowen Outstanding Soloist—Linda Miller State Music Contest First Ratings Instrumental: Donna Sharp, Jo Anne Bowen (sonata) Donna Sharp, Jo Anne Bowen (quartet) Alexa Noble, Donna Zumwalt (quartet) Barbara Reep (quartet) Vocal: Dave Swengel (solo) Carol Rohlfing (solo) Second rating Vocal: Judy Treach (duet) Linda Miller (solo) Third rating Vocal: Alexa Noble (solo) Donna Sharp (quintet) MISCELLANEOUS Premier Boys' State—Don Rasmus District Youth Power Conference—Don Rasmus State Outstanding 4-H—Ramona Andrews Girls’ State Alternate—Eileen Glazik Girls' State Delegate—Jo Anne Bowen McCall’s Teen Fashion Board Member— Carolyn George American Legion Essay Contest - First Place— Pam Womack Graduate, 1965, Buick Motors Products School—Bruce Wyatt Betty Crocker Homemaker Award—Pam Schumacher Pep Club Award - Fourth Year—Sheila Moulding DAR Award—Leah Yancey SAR Award—Mike Kingston 148 ADVE RTISING For Carpenter School Buses PEORIA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO. 1911 S. W. Washington St. Peoria 2, III. — Ph. 673-0771 ARCADE CAFE Dinners-Lunches Short Orders Gene Phone 188 Mickey HORNSBY’S Quality Goods Paxton, Illinois Get More for What You Pay NAUGLE FUNERAL HOME Phone 1141 Save at MODE O' DAY Many New Styles Every Week 150 Fine Quality Clothing For Men and Boys P. LARSON CO. Our 101st Year in Paxton, III. PEPSI'COLA SCHOFIELD SOIL SERVICE, INC. Phone 102 Paxton, III. HUDSON DRUG SHOP A Good Place to Trade Carl E. Hudson, R. Ph. Phone 8 Paxton, Illinois JOHNSON JOHNSON Real Estate Insurance - Loans -Property Management Phone 242 Edmund Johnson Wendell Johnson LAYBOURN'S APPAREL Your headquarters for smart youthful styles in SPORTS WEAR CO-ORDINATES and for all festive occasions We give S H green stamps Compliments of Compliments of PAXTON AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY SERVICE KanKaKee Industrial Supply Co. A Complete Line of Mill, Factory and Maintenance Supplies 1015 N. Fifth Ave. Kankakee, III. New Idea Allis-Chalmers MULLER IMPLEMENT CO. Herb Davis, Prop. Phone 122 COMPLIMENTS of 151 ALLIED GAS CO Congratulations Class of ’65 OLSON’S LAUNDRY Luke Vaughn Paxton, Illinois Phone 96 Gary's MEN’S BOYS’ STORE EDWARD W. WOLFE Insurance Agency ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE 109 S. Market Paxton, Illinois RINE Ford - Mercury 1 1 5 West Pells Street Electronic Service Center Stereos - Radios - Television RCA Victor Admiral Television Whirlpool Home Appliances PAXTON FARM EQUIPMENT CO. John Deere - G.E. Sales — Service Paxton LP - Records - 45 Illinois Phone 75 Paxton, Illinois Phone 46 Paxton, Illinois COAST TO COAST ZANDER’S HUSTEDT’S SHELL SERVICE Hardware Store Phone 602 Women's and Children's Apparel Phone 117 Complete Automotive Needs Home Heating Needs Phone 54 Paxton, Illinois 152 HARI MOTOR SALES INC. 108 W. State St. Phone 950 Paxton, III. Compliments of FORD COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. 106 S. Market St. Paxton 4 Paxton, Illinois UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP 147 So. Market Phone 447 ANDREWS LUMBER MILL COMPANY Noble Bloomquist, Manager Phone 14 249 N. Market Paxton Illinois RASMUSSEN IMPLEMENT CO. Phone 107 Paxton Illinois PAXTON MOBIL SERVICE Loyal lindauer Tires . Batteries . Accessories U.S. 45 Franklin St. Phone 986 Furniture Phone 68 FORD-BAIER Maurice Baier Funeral Home Paxton Phone 31 Compliments of FRANCE BROOM CO. Paxton, Illinois CASH CARRY CLEANERS Corner of Taft and State Paxton Illinois S M DAIRY Distributors of Sealtest Dairy Products Phone 108 209 E. Orleans Paxton Photographic Specialists Since 1919 Cameras and Photo Supplies PFILE’S CAMERA SHOP 221 N. Water Decatur, Illinois 153 ORR REALTY INSURANCE 103 W. State Paxton, III. Phone 150 IRMA’S LA PETITE BEAUTY SALON The Finest in Beauty Care 104 W. Pells Street Phone 83 Paxton, Illinois THEOBALD’S STANDARD SERVICE 151 S. Railroad Ave. Paxton, Ph. 980, Illinois 0) CM Vtb drugstore Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL “Pleasing You — Pleases Us” Ray R. Davis, R. Ph. Perry Steiner, R. Ph. Teresa Lawson - Wanda Mattoon BROWN - MILLER Glenn Miller, Owner FUNERAL HOME FURNITURE Paxton Illinois PAXTON FIRESTONE 205 N. Market Phone 71 Paxton, Illinois GRAB IT HERE STORES Where Ma Saves Pa’s Dough 154 Richard H. Guthrie insurance PAXTON CLEANERS DYERS Paxton, Illinois W. H. (Slim) Gullett BEN OVERSTREET SON Your Independent Agent Serves You First Phone 67 Paxton, Illinois SWAN’S WELDING SHOP Jewelers Compliments Arc - Acetylene of Radiator Repairing - Recoring Phone 515 Since 1896 STUCKEYS CAFE Paxton, Illinois Short Order - Lunches RAY AND DICK S SERVICE STATION Hick's Gas WEAVER KAUFMAN 25c Hamburgers 403 S. Railroad Ave. Real Estate Paxton, Illinois Paxton, Illinois CHAS. SHELBY GRAIN CO. STEVENS - PAXTON R. L. Yancey, Owner and Mgr. • PRINTERS Phone 92 • • • Letterpress and Lithograph Paxton Illinois • PUBLISHERS • • • Paxton Daily Record 155 PAXTONS, INC. 1914 - 1964 “Every Thing About The Office BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Wyatt Chevrolet-Buick, Inc. 1 55 West Pells St. Paxton, Illinois Harold Wyatt Phone 215 PATTON'S FINE FOODS Home of the American Room CURB SERVICE Phone 234 Paxton, Illinois n PAXTON PAINT WALLPAPER 1 22 S. Market Phone 1074 Paxton, Illinois Ralph F. Hodge, Manager Compliments of the Farmers-Merchants National Bank of Paxton IN PAXTON Member of F.D.I.C. Compliments of OLI'S SHOE STORE finest in shoes Paxton Illinois BILL'S BARBER SHOP 114 South Market Paxton, Illinois 156 DIX MUTUAL COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 208 N. Market Street Paxton, Illinois EASTERN ILLINOIS POWER COOP. Paxton Illinois Congratulations From A Friend BUSH BROS., INC. SIEBERT RADIO T.V. Your Zenith Dealer T.V. - Tape Recorders - Stereos Radios - Records - Albums Antenna Installation Service Repairs CARPS DEPT. STORE Clothing and Shoes For The Entire Family Paxton Illinois WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone 250 Paxton, Illinois I.G.A. FOODUNER The trend today is to I.G.A. Paxton, Illinois 157 141 N. Market Phone 84 Compliments of . . . RALPH SAUER Representing: Brulin Company, Inc. Maintenance Chemicals for Industry and Institutions 601 Greenway Place Peoria, Illinois Phone 685-5687 INDEX Quality merchandise friendly service Paxton Illinois L. F. PETERSON CO. Plumbing and Heating Contractors for Present Paxton High School — 1925 New Paxton High School — 1965 Paxton Flower Shop Specializing in Corsages and Funeral Flowers Ph. 56 146 N. Market St. Shaw Insurance Agencx If it is worth insuring we'll insure it. 104 South Market Street Paxton, Illinois Phone 17 Elwood Stagen - Auctioneer Stagen Auction Service Phone 37F13 Paxton Illinois 158 1 Fred A. Smith Lumber Co D R DRUGS Lumber and Building Materials Phone 1 The Rexall Store Paxton Illinois G. W. Riemenschneider, R. Ph Phone 43 Paxton, III. KIEST’S Complete Locker Service Phone 5 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON FARMERS’ GRAIN CO. Critic and Swisher Feeds Grinding and Mixing Phone 35 Don’s Auto Parts Automotive Parts Supplies Phone 1145 Paxton, III. BOB and HATTIE'S MARKET 763 East Pells St. WEAVER or KAUFMANN Does Mamma love Papa? One of our sewing machines 159 Phone 101 Paxton, Illinois will cinch the deal. Congratulations! To The Class Of Sidney Dilks—Lawyer Martensen Martensen—Lawyers Pacey Pacey—Lawyers C. M. Swanson—Lawyer 160 1965 Dr. Sauer—Optometrist Dr. James Dunnan—Dentist N. E. H. R. Workman—Dentists Acknowledgements Associates Engraving Company, Inc. Springfield, Illinois Don Barber - Photographer Paxton, Illinois Twin City Printing Company.. .Binding Champaign, Illinois Stevens Printing Company Paxton, Illinois The S. K. Smith Company...Covers Chicago, Illinois Spacious classrooms; a large, light, airy cafeteria; showers with hot water for the girls; lockers, with plenty of book space, that really open; an enormous gym; large hallways; the huge recreation area available; are waiting for the classes moving to Orleans Street. They will be welcomed improvements over the facilities of the Center Street school. We will enjoy these novelties, but the old school will still hold a nostalgic fascination for all who have studied there. Dwelling in the past is pleasant, but the future holds much promise. The Seniors have ended their high school years. Those years in the old school have become their past and the past of those who will care for the reestablishment of old traditions in their new setting. Still . . we shall remember you well. Center Street. 162