Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1968 volume:

REFLECTOR PAXTON High School PAXTON, ILLINOIS, Dedication Mr. Charles Condit Mr. Archie Stewart Left: Mr. Stewart discusses the skeleton of a short story. Right: Mr. Condit provides the prodding in a difficult problem. Paxton missed the contagious grin, and hearty chuckle that were Mr. Archie Stewart. During the ten years that he headed the English Department he had a very real and personal interest in each of his students. His classes were challenge ing, for in teaching creative writing, he stimulated young minds, preparing them to meet college standards. A wonderful mathematics teacher, a patient and wise National Honor Society sponsor, a dedicated and interested teacher, a well-liked individual, all of these arc Paxton’s Mr. Charles Condit. His kindly personality, broad smile, subtle humor and occasional sternness will long be remembered by those students who worked under him. 2 SUCCESS IS... a bit of hard work and cooperation ... a rousing school spirit . . . tolerance of faculty and students . . . selflessness . . . discipline . . . a potpourri. Above left: The class of '67 happily rc- Above right: Couples with tired and sore feet took time ccivcs their long-awaited diplomas. out from dancing to enjoy refreshments at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. CONTENTS Highlights ..............page 6 Organizations ...........page 30 Sports ..................page 68 Academics................page 88 Personalities ...........page 110 Advertising .............page 164 Acknowledgements ......page 175 Index ...................page 176 3 . . . finding those classes on opening day . . . getting Reflector copy and ads in on time ... a first place Homecoming float . . . a completed term paper . . . becoming a Varsity cheerleader . . . winning the Homecoming game . . . playing football under the “Coach of the Year” . . . the work and fun of a romantic Prom ... a “Queen” . . . winning an award or a scholarship for outstanding effort . . . P.E. routines learned well . . . that first “knock out” in boxing ... no green slips all year ... a really enthusiastic pep rally . . . being tapped for National Honor Society . . . working together for a successful event . . . teamwork on the floor, the field, or in the classroom . . . that long-awaited diploma . . . the good feeling that comes with a job well done. Right: Jim Swanson, outgoing Student Council President, inducts the ’67-’68 members of the Council. Co-captain Bill crowns Queen Gloria. Energetic girls practice for tension filled chcerleading tryouts. P.C.H.S. students were proud of their “Coach of the Week”. SUCCESS IS... Tromping opponents in a victorious homecoming . . . that painful initiation into Lettermen’s Club . . . four consecutive years of firsts in float competition ... an hilarious Junior Class Play . . . that tall, courteous foreign exchange student ... a “one-of-a-kind” prom dress ... a fun-filled Christmas vacation . . . lobby candy sales . . . the U. of I. jazz band . . . the prettiest class ring yet . . . hours of work and fun to produce a romantic prom . . . Class Day’s thrills, regrets, and hopes . . . earning the coveted gold cord ... a diploma representing four years of hard work . . . facing the next challenge, prepared and eager. 7 American Field Service The American Field Service, founded in 1914 as a volunteer ambulance corps, had 4,000 members serving in both World Wars. A Winter Program, whereby students could spend a year in the United States, was initiated in ’47. In ’50 the Winter Program became the present American Field Service. Paxton is proud of nine AFS’ers from as many countries, and of four from Paxton who have gone overseas. The annual A.F.S. dinner was enjoyed by many Paxtonitcs; Kitty and Greg take time out from serving the many people attending. 8 Hans, king of the Christmas Dance, shares the spotlight. Sweden varies little from the U.S. as you can tell by the comfortable quarters inhabited by Mr. and Mrs. Erik Holmgren. Foreign Exchange Student Our Foreign Exchange student, Hans Holmgren, comes to us from Stockholm, Sweden. Quiet, sincere Hans is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Erik Holmgren, who live in a lovely old gate-house. In Paxton his host family is the Thomas G. Starks. Hans’ complete enjoyment of our “different ways” and his willingness to accept them won him a place among P.C.H.S.’ers at once. 9 Freshman Orientation What, exactly, is success to a freshman? Is it entering, finally, those long-awaited high school years? Perhaps, but it is also being able to open lockers that seem to jam at the wrong time, finding that class at the end of the second floor hall on time, and eating lunch in less than half an hour. Can you not remember your first few fumbling days in high school? When their time comes to leave P.C.H.S., the class of 71 will still remember their Freshman Orientation, the confusion of those first days in high school, the stricter regulations, and “all that homework”, with nostalgia. Left: Freshmen get their first view of the complicated and expensive language lab; Mr. Shields attentively looks on; Memorizing your combination and getting your locker open on the first try appeared a little difficult. 10 Above: Student Council President Kick Schimanski welcomes the class of 1971 ; the Freshmen seem to enjoy their first high school dance. hove: Sr.ntli Kief, Trudy Weburg, Queen Gloria Hargrave, Kathy Miller. Homecoming Queen Couri P.C.H.S. ’67 Homecoming Dance, October 7, provided a gracious and lovely closing to a most happy event. Against a background of velvet formals, dark suits, autumn leaves, and amber smoke, Gloria Hargrave was crowned Home' coming Queen by her letterman escort, Bill Pufahl. Homecoming The crispy autumn air of homecoming is filled with whispering and excitement. Float designs and work shops, the queen's name, float judges, all are secret until the night of the parade. The rally after the paraJe reveals these secrets at a chilly, damp athletic field, where enthusiasm mounts as the “enemy” is fed to the flames. A victorious game and a “winning” dance end a wee!; of thrills, chills, and fun. Above: Pep Club was a vital part of the Homecoming parade. Above right: This is the last time we'll see him around. Below right: Two of the queen candidates pose with the dummy. 12 Tof : Spirit is kept high in the Homecoming parade; Hans seems fascinated by the Homecoming festivities; This team is g-r-e-a-t? F.H.A. presents their interpretation of Homecoming. Middle: “On to Victory” filled the air along the parade route; It’s cold up here on I.C.E.—first place organization float. Bottom : Anxious to begin, the Letter-girls line up for the Homecoming parade; The class of ’68’s ability to construct winning floats was again displayed this year. “Tree Cheers for the Mustangs” won first place in class competition, making the Seniors the only-class to have won four consecutive years. 13 Junior Class Ever heard of a funny and mischievous old gentleman with the name of Jonathan Puckett? Or how about a scatter-brained, boisterous female labeled Dovie Finkledink? Ever seen a predicament where a Ph.D is mistaken for an M.D.? Now picture a demented character out to kill General Lee—in 1967. Put all these together in a hospital— then add a sophisticated bank president who has to put up with all this. What have you got? “Take Your Medicine”—probably one of the most hilarious plays ever presented at Paxton High. On November 17, 1967, at 8:00, the curtain rose, giving the class of ’69 a chance to “show their stuff”. Under the direction of Mr. Harry Hendershot and student directors Linda Taylor and Sue Schwartz, they really “brought the house down”! 14 Top: Head Nurse Rasmussen disciplines Nurse's Aid Dunnr.n; Falling out of bed at that height isn’t easy; Administrators view the Junior Class Play. Holtoni: Mr. Hendcrshott directs the play: A “get well soon rap Left tof : Are you sure this is in the script?; The hard working, play cast; final touches to make Becky beautiful? Above: Adding a pleasant touch to the hospital; Jack prevents the demented Coke from attacking Dennis. Bottom: Oh. no! Not my temperature again! Come on cast—lick your lips. Above left : Band prepares for the Christmas Concert. Bottom left: The F.F.A. and F.H.A. leave for caroling in the community Center left: The geometric” Christmas tree. Center right: The spirit of Christmas is shown in the classroom; Lake Newman needs an icebreaker. Above right: Students take time out from the Christmas dance to congregate. Bottom right: Mr. Young received a rather unusual type of cake for Christmas, from his students. 16 Above: Kinp and Queen of the Christmas dance, Hans and Lynn. Left: Poinsettias in the lobby typify the holiday spirit. Right: Three wise men watch over the French creche. Christmas Yuletide at Paxton High is a time for decorations, parties, and gleeful anticipation of the coming vacation. This year the Christmas scene was dominated by two trees in the lobby, and special decorations, on Christmas themes, prepared for the lobby walls by the art classes. The day before vacation the Student Council showed a movie thriller, “Murders in the Rue Morgue”. The traditional Christmas Dance, was held on Dec. 16. “The Enchantment of Christmas” was just that—a beautiful, enchanting dance. Lynn Robbins and Hans Holmgren were crowned Christmas King and Queen, attended by Carol Meuser and Steve Coplea, juniors; Jane Wilson and Terry Lee, sophomores; and Sandy Stewart and Jim Wess-lund, freshmen. Truly the Christmas spirit reigned at Paxton High. 18 Variety Show On April 13, the curtain flew open to the wild sounds of the Stage Band. Stylized town houses and matching gaslights, in psyche-delic colors, became the background for the P.C.H.S. Variety Show “Gaslight”. The performance moved from a take-off on Bill Cosby’s “Tonsils” to an African-style modern dance performed under black lights, through an operatic version of “Jack and Jill”, to a smoothly choreographed “Mood Indigo”. Fan- tastic lighting effects accompanied the various skits: a barber shop quartet; the Smothers Sisters; Up on the Farm, a jazz dance; arrangements by the Stage Band; and a jazzed-up version of “Sentimental Journey”, sung by the Madrigals. The show closed with the entire cast and directors, Mr. Jerry Hart and Miss Susan Weller, singing and swaying as they presented “ ... on the ‘Gaslight Side’ of the Street”. Above: Jack and Jill quartet sin;? about the perilous adventures of the two children who went up the hill. Right: The entire cast of Gaslight sways to the finale. To? !.efl: You're looking good today. Middle: Stage Band plays ... on the Gaslight side of the street.” Right: Girl’s Chorus sinmo'tiKr.in ballads. I'ot om Left: The farmer’s daughters. Middle: The barbershop quartet. Right: Everybody made the s.tnc, even the “zooloos’. 19 20 Senior Class Play The typical father of a bride-to-be can be described as “jittery” or “jumpy”. A typical mother of the bride acts almost identically to her husband. Two such parents were portrayed by John Swengel and Sandy Troxel, in the class of ’67’s Senior Class Play, under the direction of Mrs. Julie Potter. But what about the future bride all this time? She (played by Jill Wilson) is, as they say, “cx)l as a cucumber”. — [■rout Rote: Randy Maxey, Bill Ingold. Row 2: Colleen McCabe, Barb Jones. Sandy Troxel, Julia Brrnson, Jill Wilson, Mary Krukoski, Pat Hummel. Back Row: Joe Hudson, Steve l'enz, Jerry Foster, A1 Storm, Jack Fields, Darrell Abrahamson, John Swengel, Merriann Harwcgcr. On April 28, 1967, the stage of the auditorium at P.C.H.S. was transformed into a quiet, comfortable, everyday home—until the marriage date neared. As the big day slowly approached, the household became a ma:e of confused plans and arrangements. However, all turned out successfully, and the class of ’67 left Paxton High, proud of their “ . . . and they lived happily ever after” Senior Class Play. Bottom Right: Hashing over the last minute details. Top: I told you to dress before breakfast; the maid did it; look dad, I'm only getting married; Oh! the pain of it all. Bottom: Will the real Julie Potter please step forward; The good aspects of marriage; The annual bouquet presentation; I hope I won’t be stood up; Hold it! You missed a spot. 21 Above: Queen Rhina reigns while escorts and Princess Gloria look on. Right: A slow waltz to capture the first moments of “Arabian Nights’. 22 Junior - Senior Prom A great arabian tent of purple and yellow . . . shining gold medal-lions ornamenting the tent sides . . . a rainbow of formals gliding across the floor . . . the sweet smell of flowers filling the room ... a beautiful throne draped with silk . . . announcing the king and queen amid applause . . . couples dancing to the romantic music of Johnny Rinaldo . . . gilded palm trees sway-ing in the breeze . . . posing for those Prom pictures out in the hall . . . the king and queen dancing alone . . . Harem girls serving refreshments, during the loveliest evening of the year. 23 Speech Music Contest Practice makes perfect, and both the speech and music contestants hoped that their practice would pay off at the contests held this year. The speech contest was held on February 17, in Pontiac. Paxton had entries in original monologue, verse reading, comedy reading, radio speaking, prose reading, oration, serious reading, and after-dinner speaking. Jane Anderson won a second place in prose reading, and went to Sectional, March 2, at Normal. State was at Springfield. The music contest took place in two locations. The organizational contest was held on March 18, in Monticello. The Girls’ Chorus participated in this competition. On April 20 the solo and small ensemble contest was held at Maroa. Paxton had six solos and five ensembles entered from the vocal department. Solos and ensembles represented Paxton’s band also. Front Row: J. Schimanski, K. Majcskc, B. Rodecn, C. Teesdale, B. Dunivent, L. Schmidt, I). Fulton, L. Steiner, J. Peterson, P. Apland, G. Selby, I). Derra. Row 2: J. Shumate, M. Rasmussen, M. Hill, T. Dunnan, B. Goodwin, B. Bloomquist, B. Phillips, S. Maulding, P. Franzen, M. Thatcher. Row 3: P. Carlson, I). Darr, K. Rinkenberger, J. Horsey, L. Rolle, J. Peterson, H. Ostcndorf, N. Frette, P. Hansen, A. Peterson. Front Roiv: Tony Lee, Don Smith, Jack Grovier. Row 2: Maryanne Rasmussen, Diane Johnson, Jane Anderson. Hack Row: Marcia Hill, Hope Ostcndorf, Sandy Younker. The auditorium of Paxton High came alive with the sounds of spring on May 11, 1967. The harmonious voices of the Girls’ Chorus, the Concert Choir, Madrigals, and the lively tempo of the Concert Band added to the springtime spirit. The spectacular finale, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, featured Spring Concert the combined groups. The band was under the direction of Mr. Jerry Hart. Miss Susan Weller directed the choruses. That evening, too, the music department awards were given to recipiants chosen by fellow members of the Music Department. Right: Mrs. Abshirc directs the A Capelia Choir. Above: Concert Band performs. 25 Baccalaureate To a processional duet, the Seniors of the Class of ’67 marched between rows of relatives and friends to the gym stage. The Reverend Carl Hass delivered the address, “To Sing A New Song”, to the about-to-be graduates. The Girls’ Chorus sang “Only A Rose”, and the traditional red roses were presented to the mothers of each of the graduates. The reading of a scripture and the Doxology followed. The evening service was concluded with the benediction and the Recessional. May 28, 1967, will be a cherished memory for the class of ’67, and the beginning of many more happy memories of similar evenings in the history of P.C.H.S. Above: “Last minute primping ; Take your time! Above: Just a little adjustment; Looking into the future. 26 Above: Becky end Dave dance to the music of the Rogues at the Class Day dance. Right: Seniors arc in the spotlight at the Class Day ceremonies; Chanute Air Force Band of the Midwest. Class Day The Chanute Air Force Band, popular with the students, played an hour concert, opening Class Day ’67. The second “Mr. D.” Scholarship was presented to Bob Peterson, by Mr. D’s mother, Mrs. Munzer. The Condit Scholarship went to Jack Fields; Rodger Lubben and Jim Swanson were given the National Honor Society Scholarships; the Denny Darr award, given in menv ory of the former Paxton athlete, was presented to Dan Coplea. Commencement Completing four years of high school . . . walking down the aisle in a graduation gown . . . really realizing a new life is ahead. Ninety-nine members of the Class of 1967 took those last steps down the aisles as high school students, before a standing-room-only crowd of relatives and friends, on Friday evening, June 2, 1967. Diplomas were presented by Lee R. Carlson, president of the Board of Education, and Supt. Charles Newman. Those four years went too swiftly . . . the fun only partially enjoyed ... so many things left undone . . . tonight that new life really begins. Above, Cold Cord Winners:P. Hass, M. Yancey, J. Fields, J. Swengel, X. Hoover, S. Troxcl, B. Xuss, J. Swanson, L). Zumwalt, J. Keep. Ileloic left: Seniors file in Commencement night. Right: Last minute preparations. 28 Top: Ping-pong the easy way; Hypnotist entertains at Homecoming; I’ll try it one more time; Freshman Orientation program. Bottom: Very talented singers; alumni at Homecoming; Soon-to-be Freshmen. Student Council Activities Bottom: Mrs. Baquero receives roses after a marvelous performance. During the school year the Student Council sponsored many activities for the benefit and enjoyment of the student body. Highlights of the ’67-’68 school year were the Fun Night, the annual A.F.S. dinner, and a Christmas movie. For the second year the Council also sponsored a Bermuda Day, which the student body enjoys immensely. In the spring they planned an all-school dance, to the music of the “Shadows of Knight”, a Chicago band. Closing their very active year they again arranged a piano concert at which Mrs. Olga Baquero most graciously and beautifully performed. 29 SUCCESS IS... © tgamgatois . . . support of enthusiastic members ... a clean sweep at the Lettermen’s Club auction ... a sensational halftime performance at a football game . . . that 10th point towards Thespian membership . . . sewing a dress that fits ... an OK’d eligibility slip ... a completed chemical change . . . beautiful harmony . . . getting BLUE AND GOLD copy in on time . . . keeping your average for National Honor Society . . . making a profit from your livestock . . . yelling for a great team . . . earning points for a G.A.A. award ... leaving the Roman Banquet with your cos tume still intact . . . completing the yearbook on time . . . cooperation . . . interest. 31 National Honor Success is becoming a member of the National Honor Society, the highest honor a student of Paxton High School can receive. New students were inducted into Nation- Society al Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony in February. The new sponsor of the group is Mrs. Boden—the head of the English Department. Front Row: Nancy Blanchet, Janice Shumate, Cathy Smith, Incs Baqucro, Elizabeth Dunivent, Terry I hitman, Chris Martin, Janette Miller, Diane Johnson. Row 2: Mary Hudachek, Lavern Sanders, Becky Rodeen, Linda Taylor, Mark Parsons, Dennis Keep, Charles McQueen, Roger Houston, Joe Geers, Pam Marshall. Hack Row: Jo Deen Moore, Robert Moore, Randy Burklund, Peg Hansen, Sandy Kief. John Peden, Greg Douglas, John Peterson, Marcia Hill, Mrs. Boden, sponsor. 32 Above-. A X.H.S. tapping; Formal induction of the National Honor Society. Front Row: I ties Baquero, Treasurer. Roiv 2: Peg Hansen, Vice-President; Mark Parsons, President. Back Rote: Sandi Kief, Secretary. 33 Thespians Paxton troupe 921 of the National Thespian Society, has become a very active group. The Thespians presented “Cheaper by the Dozen” in February. The play, directed by Diane Johnson and Kendra Work- man, was the first full-length play to be presented by the Thespians in several years. Trips to Chicago and seeing collegiate theatrical productions were spring plans. Front Row: Mary Hudachek, Secretary; Kitty Larson, Point Chairman; Diane Johnson, President. Hack Row: Don Smith. Treasurer; Peg Hansen, Parliamentarian; Marcia Hill, Vice-President. Left Front Rote: Mr. Hendcrshot, sponsor; Becky Rodeen, Mary Hudachek. Kitty Larson. Diane Johnson. Row 2: Don Smith. Marcia Hill. Wendy Workman, Donna Fulton. Hack Row: Bill Lee, Dave Griswold, Peg Hansen, Bonnie Meuser. 34 Above left: The Pep rally proved to be quite humorous for the Thespian skit members. Below: Thespians practiced for “Cheaper By the Dozen”. Right: The Gilbreth family portrait. 35 Probationary Thespians Two years ago what was known as the Drama Club gave up its title to what is now the Probationary Thespians. This was done in order to give the members a better voice and more authority in the Thespian Club. The goal of each probationary member is to earn the ten points needed to become a full-fledged Thespian. They gain these points everytime they take part in a play, skit, special program or reading. Probationary Thespians are to make at least three points per semester. Front Row: Cheryl Peters, Sue Jackson, Debbie Wilson, Barbara Scblotter, Barb Reeve, Kendra Workman. Jane Wilson, Terry Dunnan, Maurie Eichcl-berger, Jennie Joyce, Paula Smith. Roto 2: Kathie Eichelberger, Donna Johnson, Gale Hudkins, Yvonne Rollins, Paula Lambert, Jane Anderson, Linda Taylor, Karen Hendershott, Jackie Galloway, Beth Rodcen, Debbie Ross. Roto 3: Barb Phillips. Kathy Robinson, Barb Goodwin, Barb Volden, Tony Lee, Greg Gibbs, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Galinda Deason, Becky Adkins, Mark Mullinax, Mark Guthrie. Hack Row: Steve Catrow, Pam Carlson, Dave Swanson, John Pedcn, Doug Noble, Rod Kingston, Jack Freehill, Sue Schwartz, Steve Johnson, Paul Elmore, Jim Dorsey. Above Front Roto: Debby Peters, Secretary; Saudi Clough, Parliamentarian. Row 2: Faye Johnston, Historian; Judy Peters, Treasurer; Mr. Beencnga, sjjonsor. Hack Row. Saudi Kief, President; Linda Manskc, Vice-President; Chuck Thompson, Sgt.-at-Arms. Front Row. Debbie Peters. Judy Peters, Sandy Clough, Karren Roy, Brenda Mills, Donna Hale. Mr. Bcencnga, sponsor. Roze 2: Faye Johnston, Barbara Bowen, Terry Clingenpccl, Linda Manske, Charlene Arbacheuskas, Linda Gritton, Don Jones, Janet Maulding. Rack Roiv: Danny Rapp, Mark I rcston, Ed Ketchum, Danny Custer. Sandy Kief, Roger Bennett, Eddie Haile, Chuck Thompson. . C. E. Club Students taking part in the Interrelated Co-operative Education program form the I.C.E. Club. Members of this club are employed and trained by some of the businessmen of Paxton. On the agenda for this year were a trip to Lake of the Ozarks, and their Appreciation Dinner, held at the Redwood Inn in Rantoul, Illinois, on April 18. To raise money for projects, the organization sold class pins and held bake sales. The club’s Homecoming float, “Put the Dogs on ICE”, won first place in the Homecoming Parade. 37 Girls Athletic Association 38 Left Front Rotc: Gale Hmlkins, Pat Apland, Jo Xault, Janice St. Louis, Cindy Lewis, Patty Purtill, Pat Lind-aucr, Pain Frump, Joyce St. Louis, Kathy Schaumburg, Gloria Baker. Row 2: Patty Jones. Billie J. l-achcnmycr. Barb Reeve, Vicki Alfano, Brenda Prewitt, Evelyn Reed, Cathy Smith. Lvonne Rollins, Kathy Collins. Linda Steiner. Row 3: Sue Rasmus, Gayle Edwards, Carol Kybcrg, Terry Clingenpeel, Linda Parsons, Margie Thatcher, Paula Lambert. Donna Fulton, Cheryl Ryberg, Judy Jones. Mrs. Wertz, sponsor. Hack Rote: Barb Goodwin. Debbie Olson. Betty Engelbrecht, Julie Beer, Debby Thomas, Sandy Kief, Charlene Ar-bacheuskas, Galinda Deason, Nancy McBain, Mary Ann Rasmussen. Right Front Rote: Gale Hudkins, Assistant Point Chairman; Billie Jo Lachenmyer. Secretary; Cathy Smith. President. Row 2: Paula Lambert, Historian; Mrs. Wertz, sponsor; Margie Thatcher, Point Chairman. Hack Row: Debby Thomas, Parliamentarian; Sandi Kief. Treasurer; Charlene Arbacheus-kas. Vicc-Presiednt. “ . . . and second place goes to the G.A.A. float.” That’s right! The first year the Girl’s Athletic Association entered a float in Homecoming float competition, they walked away with a handsome second place. The Girl’s Athletic Association provides many forms of athletic entertainment for those girls inters ested. Activities this past year included archery, gymnastics, bowling, and golf. Something a little different was added to the G.A.A. initiation this year. The initiates, for one day of school, had to wear their skirts inside out, carry a stuffed animal, and endure other forms of “torture” invented by members. Money for their annual spring trip and other events came from selling Christmas candles. Their families joined them in the fun at Daddy-Date Night and the Mother-Daughter Banquet. A highly successful school year ended with a Spring Banquet, a formal initiation, an awards presentation, and the announcement of the next year’s officers. 40 Lettermen's Club The major men’s organization at P.C.H.S., Lettermen’s Club membership is coveted by most boys involved in the sports program at P.C.H.S., for this is both a social and a service organization. These boys host conference tournaments, sweep floors during basketball games, alter line-up boards, and help wherever needed. Each year “P” wearers provide support for teams, raise funds to enable them to enjoy the projects of the year, sponsor the annual movie at the Paxton Theater, and hold an auction which has become a major yearly event. Above-Front Row: Bruce Hayse, Sgt.-at-Arms; Mike DeShasier, Treasurer. Row 2: Rod Bixby, Secretary; Kandy Burklund, Vice-President. Hock Row. Mr. Henderson, sponsor; Rich Thomas, President. Left-Front Rote: Duane Seim, Mike DeShasier, Bruce Hayse, Danny Hile-man, Tony Lewis, Mr. Henderson, sponsor. Row 2: Darell Wolfe, Rod Bixby, Bill Pufahl, Randy Burklund, Mike Johnson, Phil Stagcn, Gene Eppcl-heimer. Hack Row. Randy Peterson, Jim Fox, John Peden, Rich Thomas, Steve Coplea, Rick Schimanski Dave Swanson. Lettermen's Club Activities “Hey, Shag, was Kris really that mad at you?” This was frequently heard after the Letterman’s Club auction, featuring a pie throw. Other “firsts” were corsages for the mothers of the varsity players at a home football game; a trip to U.S. 30 Drag Strip, to watch the “Little Red Wagon” and the “Hurst Hemi Under Glass” race on two wheels; and a plan to present a special award to those seniors who have won a letter in a sport for two consecutive years. The club also hosted a most successful Freshmen Conference Basketball Tournament and sponsored their annual movie at the Paxton Theater. Above: A Lettermen first - mothers of football players are recognized with corsages. Above Left: Fast start at U.S. 30 drag strip; Anyone want an old tennis racket? Lettermen view one of the vehicles used at the dragstrip. Below Left: Rick, it's only in fun”; Lettermen heave Homecoming dummy into the ranging bonfire. 41 Pep Club For fourteen years the girls of Paxton High’s Pep Club have been spirited supporters of P.C.H.S. teams. This blue-and-gold clad group has backed the Mustangs, whether ahead by TO points or be-hind by 20. Members of the Pep Club have presented skits at pep rallies, sponsored bake sales, and marched in the annual Homecoming parade. At the end of each year, girls attending seventy-five per Below: “On Paxton, On to Victory ...” cent of all games and meetings receive a letter to display proudly on the traditional gold vest. A welcome addition to the Pep Club spirit this year was a group of enthusiastic males, who labeled themselves the “Block P”. The Pep Club and “Block P” supported the successful Mustangs with yells and chants throughout the football and basketball seasons. I rout Rare: Mary Hudachck, Secretary; Lynn Robbins, Vice-President. Row 2: Kathy Miller, President. Back Row: Celia Russell. Treasurer; Marcia Hill, Parliamentarian. •rout Row: Mary Kay Anderson, Sue Jackson, Paula Smith, Jo Ann Nault, Becky Lewis, Sharon Sanders, Billie Jo Lachenmyer, Pat Carlson, Ines Baquero, Donna Rasmussen, Kathy Schaumburg, Nancy Blanchet, Carol C'hellberg, Ciwcnn Selby. Debbie Hi stow. Row 2: Cindy Pool, Cathy Smith, Diane Apperson. Debbie Sennert, Sharon Maulding, Kendra Workman. Chris Martin, Jill Stark, Jane Anderson, Kathie Eichclbcrger, Debbie Ross, Rita Tammcn, Debbie Herriott, Kathy Sharp, Beth Rodeen. Rote 3: Cindy Sanders, Wilma Fox. Lynn Robbins. Gayle Edwards, Donna Johnson, Celia Russell, Deb Quinter, Janene Miller, Becky Rodeen, Marlena Skonberg, Kris Shilts, Barb Bloomquist. Brenda Hanes-ford. Kit tv Larson, Miss Ashmore, sponsor. Row 4: Jo Schimanski, Roxanne Cookson, Pat Plackett, Beverly Colwell. Peggy George, Pam Robbins, Vickie Houston, Kathy Miller, Trudy Weburg, Mary Hudachek. Nancy Plackett. Diane Maxey, Vala Harr. Sandy Younker, Galinda Dcason. Back Row: lo Decn Moore, Joan Thalman. Barb Volden, Ginny Patton, Jeanne Blaschka, DeRinda Darr. Nancy Frette. Pat Franzen, Cindy Quivey, Pam Carlson, Peg Hansen. Mary Ann Rasmussen, Marcia Hill, Liz Curtis. Trudy Gordon, Margie Thatcher. Advanced Physical Science Club Above: Two scenes from the tremendous skit given at the afternoon assembly for Homecoming. I-rout Rote: J. Tucker, X. Blanchct, 13. Mcuser, G. Hargrave, I. Baquero, J. Peters, T. Lewis, Mrs. Lukens, sponsor. Roto 2: C. McQueen, Jo IX Moore, C. Overstreet, P. Marshall, M. A. Pasmussen, V. Houston, M. Hudachek, V. Naugle. Roto 3: K. Houston, J. Stone, P. Hansen. F. Harweger, S. Lower, K. Lambert, IX Keep, K. Vaughn. Hack Rote: G. Douglas, J. Pcden, I). Griswold, E. Aired, H. Holmgren, R. Nimon, K. Xiccum, J. Ogle. Again this year, Mrs. Lukens sponsored the Advanced Physical Science Club for students who have completed Chemistry or Physics. Meetings, held twice each month, are presided over by Emory Aired. Each meeting features a special demonstration prepared by two of the members. The club is very active this year, and has included in its program a trip to the open house at the University of Illinois. Officers for this year were: Emory Aired, President; John Peden, Secretary' Treasurer; Dave Griswold, Sgt.-at-arms, and parliamentarian; and Pam Marshall, Program Chairman. Front Ron': Jeff Apland, Debbie Peters, Hetty Nave, Linda Schmidt, Linda Taylor. Back Row: Royce Baier, Charlene Arhacheuskas. Lyle Adkins, Cathy Overstreet, Mr. (iriggs, sponsor. Above: Finding books in the library is almost impossible! The students belonging to Library Club have various jobs, the most important being to set a good example to all library-users. Library Club members must exhibit willingness and unselfishness in carrying out their assigned tasks. Paxton High’s Library Club has been very active this year. They went to the University of Illinois Library, held a Christmas party, and sponsored a faculty tea at the beginning of ’68. The Hi-Li News, a newspaper sent out to all library clubs in this district, is edited by the members of the P.C.H.S. Library Club. Library Club 45 Future Farmers of America Front Row: Mike Vedder, Darwin Brown, Rich Winkelman, Larry Schwing, Rick Nelson, Mike Short. Dan Smith, Terry Lewis, Gary Lindstrom. Row 2: Mike Hcrges, Jeff Clingenpecl, Dennis Dazey, Curtis Teesdale, Bill Brethorst, Larry Abbe, Mike Evans, Steve Seim, Greg Phillips, Mike Roche. Row 3: Gary Att.-berry, A1 Webber, Greg Anderson, Mike Glazik, Doug Barringer, Dave Rohlfing, Bob Engelbrecht, Jim VVesslund, Tom Sauer. Rack Row: Newton Anderson, Mark Anderson, Jim Foster, Rick Olson, Jack Schuldt, John Lackey, Mark Maulding, Phil Stagen. John Reppert. Ending a year of achievements, the Future Farmers of America of Paxton High School attended the Indianapolis Time Trails, held in May 1967. Beginning a new year in June 1967, our F.F.A. boys went to State Convention in Chicago, where they took home the State Gold Emblem for program work, a very high honor. They were also selected one of the top four F.F.A. organizations in Illinois. Roger Abrahamson won the State Foundation Award in crop farming; Darrell Abrahamson placed second in the State Foundation Award for Farm Safety; John Reep and Darrell Abrahamson received the State Farmer Degree; and Mark Anderson won the Section 17 Beautification Award. At the convention four members served as ushers. In July of ’67 the boys attended a livestock fair. In November ’67 our chapter won the Section 17 Parliamentary Procedure contest. They placed 3rd in Cooperative Activities Contest, and 4th in the Illinois American Heritage Contest. In December the F.F.A. attended the grain fair. There they won individual honors. A1 Webber won the Extemporaneous speaking contest in Section 17. The boys also received the Silver Emblem on Program of Work during the National Convention held at Kansas City. Our F.F.A. Chapter won honors in Section 17 Foundation Awards. Those included: Mark Anderson. State Farmer; Mark Anderson, Beautification Award; Larry Schw-ing, Mechanics; Greg Phillips, Electricity; Jim Foster, Soil and Water Management; and Tom Sauer, Safety. The chapter won the chapter Safety Award, with Rick Olson as its chairman. The group chose Deb Quinter as their F.F.A. Sweetheart, presenting her with an F.F.A. jacket at an assembly. They also sponsored the annual American Heritage essay contest, selecting as winners: Kris Majeske, 1st place; Becky Rodeen, 2nd place; and Joe Geers, 3rd place. iron! Row: Al Webber. Parliamentarian; Larry Schwing, Vice-President; Mike Herges, Chaplain. Row 2: Jim Poster, Reporter; Phil Stagen, Secretary; Greg Anderson, Sentinel. Bock Row: Rick Olson, Treasurer; Mr. Rohlfing, sponsor; Mark Anderson, President. F.F.A. Activities Above Left: The F.F.A. theme was “Americanism”. Above Center: The Paxton chapter received numerous awards. Above Right '■ Fortunate F.F.A. members take Washington trip. Helote Center : Deb Quintcr, F.F.A. sweetheart. Melow Right: Cooks at the F.F.A. chicken fry. 48 Below-Front Row: Norman Mc- Farland, Secretary; Gene St. Louis, President. Row 2: Mr. Reeder, sponsor. Bach Rozv: Bill Boon Treasurer; Jim Fox, Vice-President. Right Front Row: Larry Hale, Jim Wheeler, Jerry Taylor, Brad Jones, Bob T reach, John Glad, Charles Cox, Mr. Reeder, sponsor. Row 2: David Lackey, Mark Kingren, Gene St. Louis, Bob Camp, Norman McFarland. Rick Master son, Bill Boon, Art Nelson. Back Row: Dan Beer, Cliff Hartt, David Tamtnen, Terry Shaffer, Rick Fairchild, Randy Peterson, Jim Fox. The purpose of the Industrial Education Club is to develop wholesome leadership and a reasonable interest in civic, social, and industrial pursuits. This group hopes to cultivate an appreciation of work, and an understanding of the problems of labor and capital. It also encourages the practice of complete safety and thrift. This year they are planning their annual trip to Kentucky Lake, a week after school is out. Industrial Education Club 49 Future Homemakers of America Front Row: Cindy Teesdale, Pat Lindauer, Janice St. Louis, Pat Apland, Debbie Hcrriot, Debbie Wilson, Patty Jones, Joyce St. Louis, Patty Purtill, Donna Derra. Roic 2: Brenda Prewitt, Margo Foster. Marlene Shreves, Linda Long, Diane Burklund, Gayle Edwards, Diane Keller, Janet McBain, Sue Rasmus, Mrs. Yancey, sponsor. Back Roio: Chris Swanson, Terry Clingenpeel, Donna Harris, Betty Engelbrecht, Barbara Foster, Nancy Frette, Nancy McBain, Kay Wyman, Julie Beer, Ann Peterson. 50 Under the guidance of Mrs. Yancey, and the chapter mothers, Mrs. Lashly, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Engelbrecht, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Frette, and Mrs. Teesdale, the members of the F.H.A. Chapter in Paxton are learning to become capable homemakers and participating members of the community. Among the projects this year were a Christmas party, and caroling with the F.F.A.; collecting can- ned goods to be taken to needy families in the community; sharing in the Illinois Sesquicentennial year celebration by programming Dr. Sauer, a member of the Historical Society, to talk to the group on the 150th anniversary of Illinois’ statehood. As their theme for this year was “Neighbors Near and Far”, and the girls had Hans Holmgren, A.F.S. student, as a speaker. Another new adventure for the F.H.A. members was the adoption of a grandmother, who resides at the Knights Templar Home. She is brought to all F.H.A. activities which she can attend. Other projects for the year were a trip to the rally at Kankakee in March; a tour of the Baby Fold and the Home Ec Department at Illinois State University; entertaining the 8th grade girls with a demonstration. The Betty Crocker Contest winner was Janet McBain. iar Left-1 rout Row: Cindy Tecsdale. Vice-President; Margo Foster. Parliamentarian. Row 2: Gayle Edwards, Recreation Vice-President; Sue Rasmus, Historian; Pat Lindauer, Reporter. Row 3: Terry Clingenpeel, Degree Chairman; Janet McBain, President. Rack Row: Nancy Frette, Secretary; Barbara Foster, Treasurer; Betty En-gelbrecht, Project Vice-President. Left: F.H.A. members working in the kitchen. Reflector Above: Mr. Wells explains the fine art of putting together a yearbook. 52 “Get to work!” It is said that these famous words of the Reflector’s dedicated sponsor, Mrs. Hutchins, can be heard ringing throughout the corridors of P.C.H.S. No one but the Reflector staff knows the time and effort that goes intv) the creation of a yearbook. Selling Reflectors and advertisements, writ- ing copy, sizing pictures, totaling bills, selling candy to raise extra money, and organizing the book. Despite last minute rushing, everything gets finished on time, for the students working on the Reflector know that they are recording a year’s history at Paxton High. Seated: Mary Hudachek, Jo Dcen Moore, Mope Ostendorf, Peggy Hansen, Kendra Workman, Wendy Workman. Gloria Hargrave, Pat Carlson, Deb Quintcr. Standing: Darell Wolfe, Mike Johnson, Dennis Rcep, Fred Harweger, Rod Kingston, Ken Rinkcn-berger, A1 Webber. Front Roto: Diane Johnson, editor; Ken Rinkcnberger, Barb Volden, Vicki Houston, lues Raquero, Cheryl Peters. Back Roto: Bill I.cc, Jack Frcchill, Roger Houston, si hove: Earnest BLLE AXD GOLD members Steve Johnson, Gwen Bauer, Marcia Hill, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Sue Schwartz. prepare for their next issue. Imagination, intelligence, tolerance: these constitute the success of the BLUE AND GOLD. Although the staff had many new members, it took very little time for them to become accustomed to reporting, proofreading, making dummy sheets, and folding papers. This year’s BLUE AND GOLD staff has tried to improve the contents of the paper. On the schedule set up last year, six issues of the paper were distributed. Students were kept informed on a variety of subject matter: sports events, contest results, school elections, honors, and student activities. Original student compositions also contributed to the effectiveness of the paper. Blue and Gold 53 Music Officers and Marching Band Leaders Front Rote: Jancnc Miller, Pat Carlson, Diane Johnson, Becky Rodeen. Row 2: Kris Majcske, Pam Robbins, Rick Nelson. Row 3: Cindy Quivey, Donna Fulton, Barb Goodwin. Row 4: Marcia Hill, Mark Mullinax, Liz Curtis. Back Row: Sandy Younker, John Peterson, Sue Schwartz. Front Rote: Majorette: Becky Rodeen. Row 2: Twirlers: Gwenn Selby, Gloria Baker, lackie Galloway, Cindy Quivey, Connie Reitz. Back Row: Lettergirls: Jill Stark. Dime Swanson, Addy Schofield. Bonnie Mcuser, Brenda Manesford, Jennie Joyce, Vicki Alfano, alternate. Front Row: Karen Elkins, Janice Shumate, Gwenn Selby, Debbie Ristow, Pat Apland, Hob Lindgren, Chris Martin, Pat Carlson, Janene Miller, Donna Rasmussen, Charlie Owens, Mr. Vander Gheynst, sponsor. Row1 2: Debbie Sennert, Linda Steiner, Beth Rodeen, Debbie Wilson, Connie Reitz, Linda Currie, Kris Majcske. Becky Rodeen, Diane Johnson, Cathy Haslcr, Sherri Griswold, Judy Peterson, Nancy Blanche!. Row 3: Rick Nelson, Pam Robbins, Lynn Robbins, Barb Bloomquist, Donna Fulton, Charlene Dobbs, Steve Cole, Roxanne Cookson. Mark Mullinax, Mark Guthrie, Gary Swanson, Annette Frichtl, Barbara Phillips. Row• 4: Eric Baquero, Kay Homan, Cindy Quivey, Gwen Hauer, Duane Johnson. Jo Schimanski, Dan Hilcman, Liz Curtis, Marcia Hill, Barb Goodwin, Addy Schofield, Hob Recp. Back Row: Gerald Gilmore. Jefl Apland, Dennis Dazcy, Rick Vaughn, Nancy Frette, Max Guthrie, Jim Dorsey, Paul Elmore, John Peterson. Sue Schwartz, DeRinda Darr. Greg Gibbs, Sandy Younkcr. Concert Band Marching Band Front Row: Charlie Owens, Cathy Hasler, Fat Apland, Debbie Ristow, Nancy Blanchet, Janice Shumate, Linda Steiner. Karen Elkins, Gwenn Selby, Bob Lindgren. Roiv 2: Linda Currie, Kris Majeskc, Beth Rodccn, Sherri Griswold, Debbie Sennert, Annette Frichtl, Judy Peterson, Diane Johnson, Mr. Vander Gheynst, sponsor. Row 3: Gary Swanson, Mark Guthrie, Gerald Gilmore, Mark Mullinax, Donna Rasmussen, Sandy Younker, Barb Goodwin, Kay Boman, Barb Bloomquist, Lynn Robbins, Donna Fulton. Row 4: Barbara Phillips, Eric Baquero, Jeff Apland, Tony Lee, Duane Johnson, Steve Cole, Gwen Bauer, Liz Curtis, Roxanne Cookson, Jo Sclnmanski, Charlene Dobbs. Rack Row: Bob Recp, Marcia Hill, DcRinda Darr, Nancy brette, Sue Schwartz, Max Guthrie, Paul Elmore, John Peterson, Jim Dorsey, Robert Corbin, Greg Gibbs. 56 Front Roto: Kris Shills, Sharon Mauldin ;. Kendra Workman, Cindy Tecsdalc, Terry Dunnan, Betty Nave. Row 2: Debby Beer, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Jim Tucker, Mr. Reeves, sponsor; Pat Franzen, Barb Bloomquist, Marlcna Skonbcrg. Row 3: Gayle Edwards, Nancy Frctte, Mark Maulding, John Peterson, Peggy Hansen, Margie Thatcher, Linda Schmidt. Melodies ranging from flowing lullabys and ballads to rousing symphonies, are often heard coming from the music room during ninth period. This is when the Concert Choir, directed by Mr. David Reeves, meets. This year they have concentrated on music appreciation and theory. Not only have they become more aware of musical techniques, but they also have had a lot of fun planning, practicing for, and per forming in several musical programs. Concert Choir 57 Chamber Choir The Chamber Choir, the elite singing group of Paxton High School, is directed by Mr. David Reeves. The singers, selected by audition at the beginning of the school year, have performed in the Variety Show, Spring Concert, Ford County Choral Festival, and the Christmas Concert. Christmas caroling in nursing homes and around the downtown area was a highlight of the year. Rehearsals for Chamber Choir are held in the evenings, because of time conflicts during school hours. These rehearsals are inter-esting and rewarding for every member. Above: Miss Weller goes over final details for the concert. iront Roto: Terry Dunnan, Jennie Joyce, Diane Johnson. Rout 2: Donna Fulton, Kitty Larson. Kendra W orkman. Becky Rodeen. Roxv 3: Hope Osten-dorf. Margie Thatcher, Sandy Younkcr, Peggy Hansen. Back Row: Larry Rollc, Jim Tucker, Mark Maulding, John Peterson. Mixed Chorus is composed of freshmen and sophomore students, and a few juniors and seniors who had scheduling conflicts. It is maim ly a “training choir” for those who are interested in music. This year they have participated in more things than they did last year. They performed at the Christmas Concert, Variety Show, and Spring Concert. Meeting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during seventh period, it is the largest mixed chorus at P.C.H.S. Mixed Chorus From Row: Paula Smith. Carol Chellberg, Diane Kenner, Mr. Reeves, sponsor; Donna Dcrra, Pam Frump, Beth Dunivent. Row 2: Sue Beasley, Cheryl Ryberg, Jim Ciriffin, Jim Dorsey, Lyle Adkins, Jim Tucker, Rita Tammen, Carol Ryberg. Row C l.u Ann Cliff, Debbie Thomas, Ken Rinkenbergcr, Larry RoKc, Jim Weller. Bert Bowen. Julie Beer. Brenda Hanesford. Girls' Chorus This year’s girls’ chorus followed the example set for them by many fine previous performances. They started out this successful year, under the supervision of a new director, Mr. Reeves. They participated in the Christmas Concert; later on in the year they took part in the Spring Concert, the Music Contest, the Variety Show, Commencement, and Baccalaureate. Their cumulative efforts and hard work resulted in a very interesting, busy, and happy year. Below-Front Row: C. Hasler, P. Apland, B. J. Lachenmycr, D. Rasmussen, C. Smith, Mr. Reeves, sponsor; C. Teesdale, M. Glazik, A. Frichtl, G. lludkins, M. K. Anderson. Row 2: D. Beer, D. Johnson, P. Glazik, J. Anderson, M. Thatcher, P. Franzen, L. Schmidt, L. Sanders, P. Lambert, S. Rasmus. Back Row: G. Edwards, B. Phillips, S. Riggleman, G. Patton, X. Frette, P. Carlson, A. Peterson, C. Gritton, I). Apperson, M. A. Rasmussen. 60 Front Row: Gary Swanson, Andrew Adams, Tim Geers, Gerald Gilmore, Mike Roche, Wesley Johnson, Larry Remount, Maurie Eichclbcrger, Rob Lindgrcn, Danny Eppelheimer. Row 2: Roger Houston, Mike DeShasier, John Stuckey, Mark Mullinax, Jim Dorsey, Rert Bowen, Rick Carden. Virgil Nauglc, Greg Phillips. Mr. Reeves, Director. Row 3: Mike Johnson, Charles McQueen, Ren Dover, Jeff Ogle, Jon Boone, David Johnson, Dan Beer, John Johnson, Dennis Reeve, Jim Stone. Back Row: Newton Anderson, John Peterson, Jim Ireland, Larry Kollc. Ron Nimon, David Griswold, Dan Caisse, Mike Tipsord, Fred Harweger. “Singing really can be fun,’’ claims the newly organized Male Chorus, formed from boys in the 8th hour study halls. The group presented their first program at an assembly during homeroom period on January 5, 1968. The Male Chorus also participated in the annual Ford County Choral Festival at Roberts-Thawville, on Jan- uary 29. This festival featured, as a guest conductor, Mr. Colleen Kirk. The Chorus also sang for the Federated Church Women’s Club on February 28. All of the boys arc enthusiastic about their group and feel that singing for pleasure “is here to stay.” Credit for this, they say, goes to Mr. Reeves, their director. Male Chorus Latin Club Above: Latin Club members give a skit for the banquet over the Right: There’s nothing like the “good old times”. G2 Latin Club sponsors many activities designed to give Latin students an insight into the life of their ancient counterparts. March 9, 1968, was the Roman Banquet. This year the theme was “The Ides of March”. A film on the life of Caesar was shown, and members presented a skit about his death. Latin Week, April 21-27, was appropriately observed, with special attention given to April 21, the traditional date of the founding of Rome, for the group strives to make Latin students aware of their “debt to the past.” Latin Club is affiliated with the national organization, the Junior Classical League, and most members of the club are also members of the J.C.L. Front Row: Celia Russell, Karen Elkins, Susie Miller, Barb Schlotter, Terry Dunnan, Chris Martin, Janenc Miller, Beth Dunivent, Amy Dunivent, Cheryl Peters, Kris Shilts. Rozv 2: Debby Ross, Cindy Pool, Wilma Fox, Becky Rodeen, Kitty Larson, Deb Quinter, Ines Baquero, Kathy Miller, Beth Rodeen. Diane Johnson, Linda Currie, Nancy Blanchet, Janice Shumate, Linda Steiner, Scott Hoover. Row 3: Bonnie Meuser, Sandy Younkcr, Barb Phillips, Charles Robbins, Duane Johnson, Danny Hilcman, Steve Cole, Patty Plackett, Vala Harr, Mike Ingold, Kathic Eichclbergcr, Bev Colwell, Tim Geers, Dave Rule, Eric Baquero, Rita Tammen, Marlena Skonberg, Barb Bloomquist. Rozv 4: Mark Parsons, Duane Seim, Tony Lewis, John Johnson, Don Forrest, Vickie Tucker, Janice Yancey, Charles McQueen, Roger Houston, Dennis Reep, Jim Rasmus, Brad Jones, Gary Owens, Vicki Houston, Mary Hudachek, Wendy Workman, Mrs. Veatch, sponsor. Rozv 5: Barb Volden, Joan Thalman, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Dave Swanson, Rick Vaughn, Mark Fox, Carol Meuser, Pam Marshall, Marcia Hill. Jo Deen Moore, Rick Schimanski, Bill Putahl, Fred Harweger, John Peterson, Robert Moore. Sandy Swanstrom, Dave Johnson, Pat Franzen. Back Rozv: Gwen Bauer. Pam Carlson, Sue Schwartz, John Pcden, Bill Lee, Jack Freehill, Tom Swengel, Ron Nimon, Rod Kingston, Hans Holmgren, Rich Thomas, Emory Aired, Stan Elson, Steve Coplea, Jim Hatfield, Steve Johnson, Peggy Hansen, Jeanne Blaschka, DcRinda Darr. Mr. D Committee Above: Everybody loves to have bis fortune told. Louis Dallagicomo was a member of the Paxton High School faculty until he was killed in an automobile accident in July, 1965. Mr. “D’s” presence has been missed by everyone, for although he was small in stature, his spirit was big in understanding and patience. The many people who were associated with him will well remember, for years to come, his short figure strutting through the halls of Paxton High School. To perpetuate his memory, a scholarship fund was set up to help a graduate in each of the next four years’ classes further his education. In this way the memory of Mr. “D” will continue to serve as he did in life - helping people. Mr. and Mrs. Munzer, Mr. “D”s’ parents, traveled from their home in Indiana to present the first two scholarships to Allan Johnson, who later relinquished it to Mike Maxey; and to Bob Peterson. A scholarship is given to a graduating senior, based on financial need and scholastic ability. Seated: Mr. German, Mr. Kingston. Standing: Mr. Zimmerman, Mr. Douglas. 64 Front Row: Marcia Hill. Hans Holmgren, Chris Martin. Rack Row: Mr. Olson, sponsor; I)avc Swanson, Rick Schimanski. A.F.S. Committee The American Field Service Com-mittee is responsible for planning projects, the proceeds which will enable a foreign student to attend Paxton High the following year. The four members of the committee are chosen at large by the Student Council. As a moneymaker for this year, the A. F. S. Banquet and Bermuda Day were held in the spring. Several community residents work with the Student A. F. S. Committee in planning all fund raising events. Relow: Unique travel posters made for the annual A.F.S. banquet. 65 Student Council Officers: Dave Swan- Student Council I’font Row: Mr. Fulling, assistant sponsor; Diane Maxey, Ken Kinkenberger, Sharon Maulding, Chris Martin, Doug Parsons, Mr. German, sponsor. Row 2: Dan Swan, Becky Smith, Marcia Hill, Bob Overstreet, Mark Parsons, Cindy Quivey, Don Smith, Joe Geers. Rack Row: Dave Swanson, Dave Griswold, Rich Thomas, Hans Holmgren, Larry Rollc, Darrell Carlson, Pat Smith, Rick Schimanski. 66 son, Treasurer; Cindy Quivey, Secretary; Rich Thomas, Vice-President; Rick Schimanski, President. Student Council members, elected by the student body as their representatives, co-ordinate many of the minor school activities. This group also sponsors a few major activities of its own. These “citizens of tomorrow”, who represent each individual student at P.C.H.S., learn and teach as they participate in P.C.H.S. student government. They are to be highly commended for their participation and interest. The purpose of the Student Faculty Board is to act as a liaison between the students, teachers, and administration. It hopes to bring them closer together by trying to find solutions to problems that often arise among them. Problems are discussed from all points of view, giving students and teachers equal time to express their opinions. Wherever possible, the group tries to find a fair and reasonable solution to each individual situation. Seated: Mr. German. Wendy Work- man. Gloria Hargrave, secretary; Mrs. Fiorillo, Miss Mattoon, Larry Taylor. Stand inf : Jim Rasmus, Mr. Vander Gheynst, Mr. Zimmerman, vice-president; Rich Thomas, president; Mr. Fulling, Dave Griswold. Student Faculty Board 67 i SUCCESS IS... Qpotds 5 push-ups in girls’ P.E. . . . softball on a warm spring day ... a basketball slipping through the net ... a hard, charging lineman . . . the final buzzer ... a coach’s silent vigil . . . the “long bomb” ... a fast break ... a cinder track . . . the Pep Band’s stirring music . . . sweat and blood ... a long ride home . . . pride in your school ... a cleat-scarred field . . . the quiet court after the game . . . frustration . . . the broad jump . . . the P.C.H.S. fight song . . . sore muscles ... a pep assembly . . . a team held together by athletic tape . . . the joy of winning . . . gaining confidence . . . Most Valuable Player . . . building your mind and body . . . our school loyalty. 69 Coaches Managers Basketball Managers: Seated: Maurice Saldeen, Danny Eppelheimer. Standing: Darell Wolfe, Jim Griffin. Coaches: Front Row: Mr. Kadell, varsity and sophomore line coach; Mr. Young, freshman football coach; Mr. Davidson, sophomore football coach; Hack Row: Mr. Henderson, athletic director, varsity football coach; Mr. Smith, varsity basketball coach; Mr. Zimmerman, varsity line coach, sophomore basketball coach. Football Managers: Front Row: Mark Guthrie, Virgil Naugle; Back Row: Clifford Hartt, Bill Lee, Maurice Saldeen. Track Managers: Below: Gene Eppelheimer, Jim Griffin, Darell Wolfe. Five Mustang teams ended their seasons with winning records. Several players qualified for All-Conference and Honorable Mention on the varsity basketball and football squads. The varsity football squad took second place in the Wauseca conference with a 1A record. The third-place basketball trophy was brought home in the Gibson Holi- day Tournament. The sophomore basketball squad tied for first in the Wauseca with a 10-2 record. In track Rich Thomas qualified for the state meet in discus, and Freshman Dan Hileman broke the varsity track record for the mile. The proudest P.C.H.S. “athlete” was Coach Norm Henderson, who was selected by the News-Gazette as the “Coach of the Year”. Athletic Honors Left: Gibson City Holiday Tourney trophy. Middle: Basketball All-Conference: Rich Thomas. Honorable Mention: Randy Peterson, Jim Fox. Right: Football All-Conference: Bill Pufahl, offensive tackle; John Peden, back; Randy Peterson, defensive end; Mike DeShasier, center. 71 Awards and Lettermen LETTERMEN Football: Rod Bixby Randy Burklund, Mike DcShasier, Gene Eppclheimcr, Jim Fox, Mike Johnson, Mark Parsons, John Peden, Randy Peterson, Bill Pufahl, Rick Schimanski, Duane Seim, Dana Stark, Dave Swanson, Steve Coplea, Greg Douglas, Fred Harweger, Kirk Lambert, Steve Lower, Phil Stag-en. Tom Swengel, Rick Vaughn, Jim Wheeler, Bill Lee, manager; Cliff Hartt, manager; Butch Naugle, manager. Track: Rod Bixby, Randy Burklund, Steve Coplea. Bruce Hayse, Dan Hileman. Tony Lewis, Duane Seim, Dana Stark, Rich Thomas, Gene Eppclheimer, manager: Darell Wolfe, manager. basketball: Randy Burklund, Steve Coplea, Jim Fox, Rod Kingston, John Peden. Randy Peterson. Rick Schimanski. Rich Thomas, Rick Vaughn, Jim Griffin, manager; Darell Wolfe, manager. AWARDS Football: Best Tackier, Randy Peterson; Best Blocker, Bill Pufahl; Most Valuable, the entire team ; Most Improved, Mike DeShasier; All-Conference: Bill Pufahl, Offensive and Defensive Tackle; Mike DcShasier, Offensive Center; John Peden, Offensive Full back; Randy Peterson, Defensive End; All-Conference Honorable Mention: Rick Schimanski, Offensive and Defensive; Phil Stagen. Offense; Jim Fox, Offense; Dana Stark, Offense; Dave Swanson, Offense; Steve Coplca, Defense; Duane Seim, Defense: Captains 67-‘68, Dana Stark, Bill Pufahl; Captains ’68-’69, Steve Coplea, Phil Stagen; Coach-of-the-Year, Norman Henderson; Assistant Coach-of-the-Year, Jerry Zimmerman. Basketball: All - Conference, Rich Thomas; Honorable Mention, Jim Fox, Randy Peterson; Honorary Captain. Jim Fox; Most Valuable player. Rich Thomas; Best Defensive player, Randy Peterson; Sportsmanship Award, Randy Peterson; Best Free-Throw. Steve Coplea; Top Rebounder, Rich Thomas. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL Best Blocker: John Morris Best Tackier: Bill Boon SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Leading Rcbounder: Larry Rollc Leading Free Thrower: Max Guthrie Above: Bill Pufahl receives his award from Coach Zimmerman at the ’67 football banquet. TRACK Conference Meet: Rich Thomas, 1st place in shot and discus County Meet: Rich Thomas, 1st place in shot and discus; Dan Hileman, 1st place in mile. Mat toon Relays: Rich Thomas, 2nd place in discus. District Meet: Rich Thomas. 2nd place in discus; High Point Trackmen: Rich Thomas, 1st; Gary Voorhees, 2nd; Tony Lewis, 3rd; Dan Hileman, 5th. Sports Informals Above: “On to Victory” is cheered in the traditional Paxton “P”. 73 Varsity Scores FOOTBALL 1967 Opponent Paxton Villa Grove 6 19 Schlarman 7 0 Oak wood 0 26 Mahomet-Seymour 0 25 Rantoul 0 26 Watseka 0 34 Hoopeston 6 7 Gibson City 0 9 VARSITY BASKETBALL 1967-68 Opponent Paxton Robert s-Thawvillc 37 50 Champaign Central 46 50 Rankin 40 54 Watseka 41 55 Oakwood 76 63 Hoopeston 48 58 Mahomet-Seymour 48 51 Schlarman 66 49 Rantoul 52 56 Gibson City 68 39 Farmer City 54 84 Oakwood 65 58 Hoopeston 52 58 Watseka 47 55 Monticello 65 52 Schlarman 68 55 Gibson City 61 41 Clifton Central 62 58 Rantoul 70 64 Hibson City Holiday Tournament Fairbu ry-C ropsev 48 55 Octavia 64 54 Clinton 64 78 Regional Tournament Clifton Central 51 52 Rantoul 75 64 VARSITY TRACK 1967 Cogdal Relays: Paxton—0 T riangular East Lynn 65 Paxton 62 Westville 49 Triangular Paxton 93 Rankin 56% Cissna Park 16% Dual Rantoul 101 Paxton 26 T riangular Gibson City 71% Paxton 48 Rossvillc 46% Dual Watseka 82 Paxton 45 Mattoon Relays Paxton 4 Rich Thomas—2nd discus I:ord County Relays Paxton 54 Hoopeston Relays Paxton 16 GOLF Opponent Paxton Schlarman 10 0 Villa Grove 2 8 Forrest 2 8 Fairbu ry 5% 4% Forrest 6% 3% Forrest 4 6 74 Above: Rick receives Iasi minute instructions from “Coach of the Year.” Front Row. Dave Swanson, Mark Parsons, Gene Eppelheimcr, Rick Schimanski, Jim Wheeler. Kirk Lambert. Mike DeShasier, Duane Seim. Row 2: Dana Stark, Phil Stagen, Steve Lower. Tom Swengcl, Rick Vaughn, Randy Burklund, Hill Pufahl. Back Roiv: Steve Coplea. Rod Bixby, John Peden, Greg Douglas, Mike Johnson, Jim Fox, Randy Peterson, Fred Harwegcr. Success became the Mustang varsity football this year. A strong offense (136 points worth) and a super-solid defense (19 points allowed) led the Mustangs to a 7-1 season. The varsity took second in the Wauseca conference. Paxton players dominated the All-Conference team. Coach Henderson was named Coach-of-the-Year. Our coach and team for the ’67-’68 season are “No. 1”. Varsity Football o 76 Varsity Basketball The varsity basketball squad had a good season and finished with a fair record. Their final standing was a fourth place tie with Gibson City in Wauseca Conference play. Both teams had five wins and seven losses. The Mustangs compiled a showing of thirteen wins and eleven losses. This team also took a third place trophy in the Gibson City Holiday Tournament. Making a good showing in non-conference play, the boys could not settle down and get ignited in the Wauseca Conference contests. Led by sturdy, experienced seniors, the cagers faced some very competent opponents. Their game record was a little over 500 per cent, a fairly successful season for this year. Above: Success is . . . clinching a rebound. Kneeling: Tom Swengcl. Kick Vaughn, Phil Stagcn, Kick Schimanski, Mark Fox, Kandy Burklund. Standing: Steve Coplea, Rich Thomas, Rod Kingston, Max Guthrie, Jim Fox, Greg Douglas. Front Rozv: Art Nelson, Dan Copica, Rodger Lubben, Duane Seim, Steve Coplea. Row 2: Rod Bixby, Bruce Hayse, Randy Burklund, Mike Johnson, Dan Hileman, Tony Lewis. Back Row: Bill Pufahl, Ron Vaughn, John Pcden, Emory Aired, Doug Eichelberger, Rich Thomas, Gary Voorhees. Below: Tired trackmen hit the canvas. The Paxton High School varsity track squad had a very good year. Paxton participants gained distinctions while competing in a number of area track meets, for Coach Jerry Zimmerman’s boys put forth a lot of hustle. A high point of the fine track program was the qualification of Rich Thomas, in the state track Varsity Track meet, in the discus. The varsity team was bolstered by freshmen and sophomore worthies, who joined the juniors and seniors. Swifter, higher, and stronger is a good way of expressing the trackmen as they strive to improve themselves and better old records. Sophomore Football SCORE S Opponent Paxton Schlarman 6 31 Oak wood 0 28 Mahomet-Seymour 0 38 W’atseka 26 25 Hoopeston 7 0 Gibson City 7 26 The successful Sophomore foot-ball squad fought their way to a 4-2 season. Highlighting the year was the 31 to 6 trouncing of the Schlarman sophomore team. Working under Coach Davidson, the sophomore boys showed a lot of hustle, and a desire to win. During their second year of organized football, these players showed definite signs of jelling into a solid, aggressive team which will make important contributions to next year’s varsity team. Football provides an excellent chance for the young sophomores to gain confidence, which is an attribute to a successful life both on and off the gridiron. The sophomores had six highly competitive players who also dressed for the Varsity. This seems to be a warning to future foes of Paxton High to “Beware of the Mustangs”. 78 h'ront Row: Jack Grovier, James Griffin, Michael Short. Hob Overstreet, Don Smith, Greg Whitcomb, Mike Roche. Rozv 2: Stu Anderson, Hob Hancock, John Morris, Ken Caisse, Hill Boon. Dennis Dazey. Ron Apperson. Rack Row: Steve Swanson. Brad Jones, Jim Rasmus, Steve Johnson, Terry Lee, Greg Anderson, Pat Haag. Jack Schuldt. front Rozc: Bob Hancock, Bob Overstreet, Ken Rinkenberger, Greg Whitcomb. Steve Cole, Gary Swanson. Pack Row: Don Smith, Max Guthrie, Dour Noble, Larry Rolle, Jim Rasmus, Dave Rohlfing. SCORES Sophomore Basketball Opponents Paxton Champaign 41 35 Rankin 27 37 Watseka 54 58 Oak wood 58 49 Hoopcston 31 54 Mahomet 59 47 Schlarman 45 52 Rantoul 52 59 Gibson City 43 45 Farmer City 34 65 Oak wood 46 64 Hoopeston 30 50 Watseka 41 47 Monticello 55 49 Schlarman 54 27 Gibson City 40 42 Central 42 38 Rantoul 36 48 The Sophomore basketball squad compiled an excellent record of twelve wins and six losses. They were outstanding in the Wauseca circuit with ten wins and two losses, matching the best record of any other conference sophomore crew. After a mediocre freshman season, these hustling cagers returned with a fine showing. Exhibiting a tenacious, pressured defense, displaying strong offensive and commanding defensive rebounding, well co-ordinated and consistent guard play, and continuous balanced scoring the sophomores built a rounded, adaptable team. Under the careful direction and repeated corrections of Coach Jerry Zimmerman, the boys were turned into an organized and successful ball club. 79 Fresh-Soph Track 80 Front Row: Dan Beer, Bill Boon, Bob Overstreet, Fred Harweger, Ron Apperson, Rick Vaughn, John Glad. Row 2: Brad Jones, John McCabe. Ken Caisse, Vernie Moline, Jim Stone, Greg Whitcomb, Jim Weller, Bob Hancock. Hit k Row: Mike Ingold, Steve Cole, Dennis Dazey, Jack Schuldt, Dennis Reeve, Steve Swanson, Don Smith. SCORES Opponent Rantoul 26 Fax ton 0 1 'rbana 0 22 Hoopcston 35 0 Gibson City 6 6 Watseka 18 7 Weathering their way through a stormy first season, Coach George Young’s Freshman football players ground a path to a 1-3-1 season. With only about 15 players out for football at the start of the season, and after a few injuries, it was doubtful if there would be enough players to meet the scheduled games. Practices kept going, however, and a few new recruits bolstered the team to a one squad strength (11 players), plus a few reserves. The Freshmen drew their only blood against Urbana. However in the last game they put forth their best effort of the year. Despite a loss, Coach Young reported that in the last game they showed definite signs of coming around. Freshman Fooiball Front Row: Denny Barr. Doug Parsons, Mike Vcdder, Terry Lewis, Bob Dyer, Jim Steiner. Row 2: Jim Dorsey, Mark MuIIinax, Stan Swanstrom, Rick Carden, Gerald Hempel, Larry Wilson, Tony Lee. Rack Row: Larry Taylor, Mike Tipsord, Randy Mills, Dan Caisse, Jim Wcsslund, Dan Swan. Paul Elmore. Freshman Basketball Kneeling: Jeff Apland, Dan Swan, Stan Swanstrom, Jim Steiner, Denny Barr, Gary Robinson, David Spain. Standing : Mark Guthrie, Tony Lee, Mike Tipsord, Dan Caissc, Paul Elmore, Greg Gibbs, Jim Dorsey, Mark Mullinax, Rick Carden. Despite losing two key players to the sophomores, this year’s freshman team put forth an excellent effort, to finish with a 7-7 season. Coach Henderson taught his boys the basic prerequisites to candidacy for the varsity squad. All players who went out made the team, giving them a chance to show their abilities. Freshman basketball included “A” and “B” teams so that all players got to see plenty of action, and gained valuable experience. SCORES Opponent Paxton Watseka 28 40 Cissna Park 32 51 Gibson City 49 64 Rantoul 61 38 Watseka 32 45 Hoopeston 58 45 Gibson City 40 43 Rantoul 37 26 Jefferson 51 38 Gibson City 42 41 Cissna Park 39 55 Rantoul 51 29 Hoopeston 48 41 St. Joseph Forfeited 82 A successful golf team represented Paxton High School on the fairways this year. The eleven players braved wind and rainy weather as they started into a thirteen meet schedule. Coach Norm Henderson, taking over for the retired Mr. Condit, instructed his eager young squad in the finer arts of golf, a game for “ambitious and successful young gentlemen.” We should be proud of our golf team. John Ueep, Eric Baquero, A1 Storm Bill Ingold, Joe Hudson. Kick Schiman-ski, Dave Swanson. 83 Golf Team Varsity Cheerleaders Contributing to school morale this year were the fine cheerleading squads. Hard practice and that ever-present spirit added to the excitement of this year’s tremendous athletic season. Better organization enabled the cheerleaders to sponsor such activities as the selling of booster tags and the traditional mums during the Homecoming season. Barb Voldcn, sophomore alternate; Pam Robbins, freshman alternate. Freshman Sophomore Cheerleaders Front Row: Susie Miller, Kendra Workman. Wilma Fox. Hack Row: Sharon Maulding, Vala Harr. Left. Kneeling: Paula Smith, Sharon Sanders. Center : Nancy Plackett. Standing: Donna Johnson, Diane Maxey. 85 especially for a girl, I get heavier with every push-up. Ten sit-ups can he exhausting Physical Education The Physical Education Department offers a number of exhausting, but exciting sports and activities. Besides the old favorites, a variety of new sports have been introduced this ’67-’6S school year. The girls’ P.E. classes tackled folk dancing, golf, field hockey, and tennis, while the stronger sex tested their abilities at tag-team wrestling. The weight lifting machine played a large part in the boys physical fit- ness program. The department objectives of promotional teamwork, health, sportsmanship, and offering a wide variety of activities were accomplished. 86 Basketball proved to be a thrilling sport in the P.E. classes. SUCCESS ISJ Academics . . . dissecting your first frog . . . speaking an entire French sentence . . . passing the Constitution test . . . completing your term paper on time . . . your first I.C.E. paycheck . . . passing your behind-the-wheel training . . . stumping Mr. German (highly unlikely) . . .typing 80 words per minute . . . learning how to write a haiku . . . understanding algebra for the first time all year . . . hitting that high note at the concert . . . running the “circuit” in record time . . . sewing a dress by yourself . . . keeping up with Miss Ragland’s dictation ... or just getting along with all your teachers. 89 English and Foreign Language Below: Daryl Beeth explains his experiences in Viet Nam to speech class. 90 Harry Hendershot Margarett Goodhart James Guyot Above left: “Ilie, Haec, Hoc”. Mrs. Veatch explains the fundamentals of Latin to first-year students; “Honjour”. French I students practice imitating native tongue. The Foreign Language department at Paxton High School is one of the most modern in this area. French is taught from films and rapes recorded by actual natives of France, supplemented by a traditional text. Latin is taught as an ancestor of English and all romance languages. English classes learn to appreciate and understand the works of great authors, as well as those of lesser known writers. The students try their hand, too, at writing book-reports, term papers, poetry, short stories, and essays. Speech takes in all aspects of public speaking. In this class students discuss and debate the controversial topics of our day. Advanced classes work with skits and short plays. Above: Mrs. Boden discusses the an of creative writing with English IYT students. 91 Mathematics Mr. German, head of the Math Department, has two new teachers under his direction this year. Miss Mattoon, who replaced the retiring Mr. Condit, teaches Algebra I. Mrs. Connor was replaced at mid' year b Mr. Guyot. The Math Department also had a student teacher. For the first nine weeks of this year the Geometry, Algebra II, and Senior Math classes were observed and taught by Mr. Mike Emerick. When he completed his trial period, he was given a farewell party by his students. To update this department, a Minniback 6010 computer was acquired. The Senior Math classes used this for individual projects. This class also participated in the ISth annual nationwide test. James German Sandra Mattoon Below: Student teacher Mr. Emerick watches and learns while Mr. German Below left: Geometry s.udents learn how to write proofs to their problems; Miss conducts a class in Senior Math. Mattoon explains integers to confused freshmen. 92 A Above: Mr. Zimmerman instructs Modem Biology students. Science “That’s not the levator scapula ventralis minor. It’s on the other side.” “Mr. Zimmerman, we need another platform balance from the Chemistry class.” “Mr. Lukens, will sulphuric acid do anything to lead pipes?” Though much new equipment has been added to the Science Department, the usual student “goofs” are common and the breakage rate has certainly not been lowered. Yet the students are learn- ing much about biological, physical, and chemical sciences, even though they occasionally forget to follow correct lab procedures. This year the Science Department expanded its studies to include an Advanced B.S.C.S. class. Manning the biology section of the department are Mr. Z mmerman and Mr. Young, while Mrs. Lukens handles the physical science, chemistry, and physics sections. Virginia Lukens George Young Gerald Zimmerman Advanced BSC'S Biology. 93 Business “What happens if your check bounces?” “Did you say, Dear Sir?” “You say it’s no fair to hunt and peck?” Comments like this are often heard in P.C.H.S. business courses. These classes are primarily for those students who either do not plan to go to college, or are not interested in that phase of edu- cation. They are intended to give students an understanding of, and experience with basics needed for making a living, once high school is over. Office Practice classes have taken two field trips. Also the group has added a new electronic cab culator to their other business machines. Below: Debits on the left, credits on the right , learns every bookkeeping student; Mr. Davidson teaches business ethics in general business. Above: Typing students frequently have timed writings in order to increase their speed and accuracy. T.clr.nd Hasselbring Bessie Ragland Mr. Olson lectures to the American history students. Social Studies Robert Fulling John Olson Students of American and World history, Civics and Geography, Government and American problems, were able to learn first-hand about peoples, problems, and cultures of many parts of the world. They visited Statesville, to observe the operation of a state prison. Dr. Sauer talked to classes on Illinois history, promoting the Sesquicen-tennial. Major Carlos Suscharetza, of the Green Berets, and Daryl Beeth who had just returned from Viet Nam discussed their experiences. Ines Baquero illustrated a talk on Bolivia and its peoples with her own slides. Hans Holmgren, from Sweden, compared his home and government with that of the U.S. The department has found that bringing people, knowledgeable in the fields of social studies, to the students creates tremendous interest in its subjects. 95 96 Donald Wolf James Reeder Industrial Arts The Industrial Arts Department offers interesting and worthwhile subjects and projects. Teaching in the department are two very competent teachers: Mr. Reeder, who handles the woodworking, metalworking, and shop classes; and Mr. Wolf, a newcomer, who is filling the position this year, of the Above left: Mr. Reeder helps a Metalworking student with . drawing requires much precision and accuracy. 1 reject; Mechanical John Parker, left, and Daniel Inman, student teachers majoring in industrial arts, become acquainted with the equipment of Paxton High. mechanical drawing instructor. The teachers and their students enjoy the modern machinery and ample space of the well-equipped shops, and facilities of the mechanical drawing room. With this equipment, the students have produced many projects, from hammer handles to beautifully finished tables. Ag. and Home Ec. Mrs. Yancey helps students fit a pattern. The Ag Department trains young men interested in becoming tomorrows farmers. The skills and fundamentals Mr. Rohlfing teaches are those needed on the farm. In addition, he provides a portion of the training needed by the boys interested in non-farm occupations requiring agricultural skills. Learning to sew, to cook, and many other things basic to the traditional role of the female is the goal of Home Economics, for running a household is not an easy job. Home Economics’ activities include fashion shows, teas, and field trips and projects in co-operation with the F.F.A. Robert Rohlfing Frances Yancey Aobvc left: Agriculture students learn about farming techniques; the annual dinner sponsored by the F.F.A. and F.H.A. was a huge success. Art and Music The Music Department offers almost limitless opportunities to perform before the public, improving one’s confidence and showmanship. Band and chorus worked hand in hand, presenting various concerts during the year. Highlights were the Variety Show, the Spring Concert, and their “Sounds of Leap Year” concert. The Art Department explored new aspects of art, its origin and history. Art students worked with ceramic pottery and sculpting. They experimented with charcoal and water colors, creating still lifes and scenery. In the second semester of Art II, individual projects were set up, and students worked on these two days a week. 98 tt ft.., Donna Craft Hours of hard work and practice were put into concerts presented by the band and choruses. Physical Education “But Miss Peterson, folk dancing just isn’t In!” “16 more laps? Coach, please tell me your kiddin’ ”... “Hey, Miss Ashmore, watch me make it from half-court” . . . “Uh, Uh Coach, is this called a head-lock?” . . . “Is this balance beam supposed to wiggle so much?” . . . “What did you say about not slid- ing down the rope so fas—” . . . So goes a typical day of P.E. classes at Paxton High. Not only do these classes give the student a chance to have fun and let off steam, but they’re also a change from the tiring grinds of algebra, history, English, biology, and all other subjects. Above: The trampoline played a large part in boys’ P.E. Below: For the first time in many years, field hockey was taught in the girls’ P.E. classes. Drivers Ed I.C.E. Above left: Drivers Education students take eye test in order to apply for driver’s permit. Helots.': Saudi Kief is employed in the I.C.E. program as office secretary for the high school. “Sir, remember the key to the trunk . . . “Mr. Smith, why are the rear wheels spinning in . . . “But Coach, they don’t make Edsels anymore’’; “Hey, Mr. Smith, can we stop at the first gas station we come to?” Driver Education can be un-nerving for the instructor as well as the student. The purpose of the I.C.E. program is to provide vocational training for high school students. These students are trained and employed on a part-time basis, learning properly the techniques of their chosen field, benefiting themselves and their community. Larry Smith Kenneth Bccncnga Stanley Douglas Margaret Fiorillo James Griggs Students find the library useful for reference materials or free reading. Below: Guidance counselors schedule students’ classes and help them decide future plans. Guidance Library Hey, Senior, need any informa-tion on your college choice? Go to your guidance office and you’ll find it. They have information on all types of schools, including trade schools. This department also has movies on all vocations. Oh, you under-classmen can make use of the department, too! And for all of you doing term papers, or just reading for enjoyment, you’ll find the high school library very valuable. Reference material is updated, and new books, tapes, and records have been purchased. 101 Special Education For the first time, Paxton High School has a full-time class in special education which has been incorporated into the high school curriculum. A program was worked out by Mr. Kingston, special education instructor, and the guidance department, to fit the needs and the potentials of the individual students. The students themselves earned money, through group projects, for field trips. The major trip was to the Museum of Science and Industry and the Brookfield Zoo, in Chicago. Shorter trips were taken to show the students, first hand, various points of interest. The main object of this program is to prepare its students to lead productive lives as good citizens. besides classroom activities, Mr. Kingston works w i t It students individually. Gene Kingston Judy Connor Joan Wertz Above right: Miss Ashmore cuts the cake at her surprise party; Mr. German prepares one of his famous “quick and easy” tests. Below right: Honest, Officer Moomaw, I really am over 21!”; Mr. Shields tests the microphones for Commencement. Ann Heintzman The faculty skit at the Homecoming assembly. Faculty Informals Top Left: P.E. teachers rock out; Most teachers find Mr. German and his computer fascinating; Faculty members became acquainted at the faculty parly. Bottom Left: Teachers find that 3:30 is a great relief also; Mr. Emcrick offers a C ke to the future Mrs. Emerick; Mr. Vander Gheynst adds “soul” to the U. of I. jazz band. 104 Above far left: Faculty members challenge Lion’s Club to a basketball game. Below far left: Mrs. Veatch goes over a skit with Latin Club members. Toft Left : Mr. Reeder helps supervise at I.E.C. auction. Middle Left: Teachers and families enjoy Chili Supper. Below Left: The Shields' Christmas spread for the faculty. Below: Mr. Shields speaks at the formal National Honor Society induction. 105 Administration Mr. Charles C. Newman serves as head administrator of the Paxton Community Unit Schools, and chief executive officer for the Board of Education. During Mr. Newman’s period of service the schools have doubled their enrollment and are again participating in studies concerning further development and growth. Mr. Thompson Shields, the Principal, is responsible for the administration and supervision of instruction for the Paxton High School. Preparations have been made this school year for the North Central Association study and visitation to take place during ’68-’69. The P.C.H.S. administration has placed considerable emphasis on achievement. Both Mr. Shields and Mr. Newman were always among the first to recognize both individual and team success, whether academic, athletic, or organizational. 106 les C. Newman Thompson Shields Board of Education Seated: Mr. Ray Wilson, Mr. Lee R. Carlson. Dr. Glen Calhoun. Mr. HI wood Stagen. Standing: Mr. Wendell Siddens, Mr. Richard Anderson. Mr. Ralph Schimanski. The Public Schools of Illinois are controlled by a local Board of Education, under the authority granted by the constitution of the State of Illinois, and regulated by the General Assembly. The Paxton Community Unit Schools have been in operation as a unit district for 18 years. During this time, a goodly number of citizens have served with dedication, as members of the Board of Educa-tion, giving of both their time and talent, that the schools might progressively improve and more adequately meet the needs of both the youth and adults. Under the leadership of the continuing Boards of Education, the Paxton Community Unit Schools have been fully recognized since their formation, by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the North Central Association. The present Board of Education, as they set the school policies and adopt governing rules and regulations, are continuing the high level of achievement and progress for which the schools are known. 107 Secretaries 108 Norma Elmore, Guidance Dorothy Foster, Office Mrs. Jean Graham Nurse Bus Drivers: r. Flannery, Mr. Hitter, Mr. Shumate. Mr. Lewis, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Shunk, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Smith. Cooks, Sealed: Mrs. Karr, Mrs. Parsons. Standing: Mrs. Burklund, Mrs. Bloomquist. Personnel 109 Above, Jctutors: Mr. Carleton, Mr. Rollins, Mr. Burgess. : success is J Pe Bonatees ... a spirited student body . . . valedictorian of the class . . . raising Prom funds . . . being tapped by N.H.S. . . . lettering in a sport . . . election to the Student Council . . . winning a scholarship ... a great class play . . . getting assignments done on time ... a successful pep rally skit . . . being honored at a banquet . . . receiving an F.F.A. award . . . looking human in your REFLECTOR picture . . . your art work displayed in the lobby . . . first place in Homecoming competition ... a well-liked foreign exchange student . . . growing up a well-rounded individual . . . the knowledge that with freedom goes responsibility . 110 Ill Bcck and Mike dance to “Mustang Sally The big night finally arrives. Becky adds last minute touches to the winning float. 112 Can you imagine a class inventive enough to label its members with such names as “Grizzy”, “Wild Bill”, “Little Bat”, “Suey”,“Stinky”, “Iggy”, “Oli Clunk”, “Wart”, or even “C.G.”? Just think of all their spectacular accomplishments—first place in float contest at Homecom-ing four years in a row ... a fantas-tic sports record . . . great moneymaking pro ects for “Arabian Nights” . . . Junior and Senior Class plays . . . “Hard Times” Class Day dance, one of the most memorable ever . . . even enough influence to sponsor P.C.H.S.’s first beard-growing contest for Senior Slop Day. Comments on Graduation night are certain to be creative, too, for the Class of ’68 is extremely talented: “You mean we paid $5.50 for this?” . . . “This just doesn’t do a thing for me” ... “I hope she trips” . . . “How do you wear this hat?” . . . “Why don’t you step on the other foot while you’re at it?” Still, in later years this class will have fond memories of “the good ole days at P.C.H.S.” Some may remember it as a “revolving” door, a “closed” door, or even a “trap” door, but most will remember it as the door through which they passed, a little wistfully, after four very active and memorable years. SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: Nancy Blanchet, Treasurer; Joe Geers, Student Council Representative. Row 2: Pat Franzcn, Secretary; Marcia Hill, Student Council Representative; Mark Parsons, Student Council Representative. Back Rote: Dave Griswold, President; Sr.ndi Kief, Vice-President. Left: The varsity Seniors love banqueting. Senior Honors National Honor Society Ines Baquero Nancy Blanchet Randy Burklund Beth Dunivent Joe Geers Peggy Hansen Mary Hudachek Marcia Hill Diane Johnson Sandy Kief Pam Marshall Robert Moore Mark Parsons John Peden John Peterson Becky Rodeen Cathy Smith Rich Thomas Hans Holmgren SCHOLASTIC AWARDS National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation John Peterson Illinois State Scholarship Semi-finalists James Tucker Illinois State Scholarship Finalists Incs Baquero Nancy Blanchet R ndy Burklund El'zabeth Dunivent James Fox Joe Geers Margaret Hansen Marcia Hill Mary Hudachek Diane Johnson John Johnson Tony Lewis Pamela Marshall John Peden John Peterson Becky Rodeen Rick Schimanski Rich Thomas ATHLETIC AWARDS Letternien Rod Bixby—Football, Track Randy Burklund—Football, Track Basketball Mike DeShasicr Football Gene Eppelheimer—Football, Track Manager Jim Fox—Football, Basketball Mike Johnson Football Bill Lee—Football Manager Tony Lewis—Track Mark Parsons—Football John Peden Football, Basketball Randy Peterson Football, Basketball Bill Pufahl—Football Rick Schimanski Football, Basketball Duane Seim Football. Track Dana Stark—Football, Track Dave Swanson—Football Rich Thomas Track, Basketball Darell Wolfe Track Manager, Basketball Manager Football Awards Best Tackier Randy Peterson Best Blocker Bill Pufahl Most Valuable the entire team Most Improved—Mike DeShasier 114 Senior Honors All Conference Bill Pufahl—Offensive Defensive Tackle Mike DeShasier—Offensive Center John Peden—Offensive Fullback Randy Peterson—Defensive End A!l Conference Honorable Mention Rick Schimanski—Offensive Defensive Phil Stagen Defense Jim Fox—Offense Dana Stark—Offense Dave Swanson—Offense Duane Seim Defense Captains ’67-’68 Dana Stark, Bill Pufahl Basketball Most Valuable player Rich Thomas Top rebounder Rich Thomas Best Defensive player—Randy Peterson Sportsmanship award- Randy Peterson Honorary captain Jim Fox All-conference Rich Thomas Honorable mention—Jim Fox. Randy Peterson Track Conference Meet—Rich Thomas. 1st place in shot and discus County Meet Rich Thomas. 1st place in shot and discus Mat toon Re'ays—Rich Thomas, 2nd place in discus High point trackmen Rich Thomas. 1st Tony Lewis, 3rd Cheerleaders Pat Franzen Deb Quinter Becky Rodeen Trudy Weburg. captain F.F.A. Star Farmer-Section 17 Mark Anderson Foundation Awards-Sectional Beautification Mark Anderson Electricity—Greg Phillips Soil and Water—Jim Foster Foundation Awards-District Beautification Mark Anderson Parliamentary Procedure Contest Mark Anderson—3rd place, Chairman Rick Olson—Chairman Chapter safety winner F.F.A. Public Speaking Contest Regional Rick Olson—1st, prepared speech MISCELLANEOUS DAR—Sandy Kief SAR Rich Thomas Girls’ State- Diane Johnson Boys’ State—Tony Lewis, John Peterson, Rick Olson, Mike Johnson Betty Crocker Award Janet McBain Miss Merry Christmas Kitty Larson Miss Merry Christmas Candidate— Sandy Kief Drum Majorette—Becky Rodeen Homecoming Queen Gloria Hargrave Homecoming Queen Court—Kathy Miller. Trudy Weburg. Sandy Kief. John Peden. Dana Stark, Rick Schimanski. Bill Pufahl FFA Sweetheart—Marcia Hill. ’66-’67 Deb Quinter. ’67-’68 Christmas Dance King and Queen- 86-’67. Dave Swanson. Becky Rodeen '67-’68. Hans Holmgren, Lynn Robbins 115 Seniors Top: Rebecca Lou Adkins Pamela Rose Allen Emory L. Aired Mark Richard Anderson Bottom: Charlene Frances Arbachcuskas Ines Baquero Deborah Ruth Beer Roger Lewis Bennett 11G Rodney Craig Bixby Nancy Ann Blanchet Sidney Booth Betty Jane Brooks Barbara Lou Bowen Diane Lorraine Burklund Beverly Louise Bowen Randy Lee Burklund 117 Louise Burnside Sandra Kay Clough Michael Edward DeShasier Elizabeth Jane Dunivent Douglas M. Eichelberger Stanley Wayne Elson Gene Wayne Eppelheimer Rick Allen Fairchild 118 Seniors Tops James Daniel Foster James Lee Fox Patricia Ann Franzen Nancy Diane Frette Bottom: Joe Bennye Geers Michael Lee Glazik David W. Griswold Linda Jo Gritton 119 Seniors Top: Rebecca Haag Eddie Haile Donna Jean Hale Margaret Susan Hansen Bottom: Gloria Jean Hargrave Donna Marie Harris James W. Hatfield Marcia Sue Hill 120 Hans Erik Holmgren Vicki Jean Houston Mary Ann Hudachek John M. Johnson James Lee Ireland Michael Wayne Johnson Diane Kaye Johnson Fabian Johnston 121 Jennie Cheryl Joyce Edward Allen Ketchum Sandra L. Kief Billie Jo Lachenmyer John Lackey Katherine Dorsey Larson 122 William R. Lee Tony Arthur Lewis Seniors Top: Patricia Louise Lindauer Linda Lou Manske Pamela Ann Marshall Richard A. Masterson Bottom: Valerie Gay Mattingly Janet Elaine Maulding Janet Fay McBain Robert D. McClure 123 Seniors Top: Bonnie Lee Meuser Kathleen Kay Miller Brenda Fay Mills Robert Allan Moore Bottom: Wesley William Morris Elizabeth Nave Arthur William Nelson Keith Niccum 124 Jeffrey Alan Ogle Rickard Allen Olson Hope An.i Ostendorf John Robert Peden Catherine Marie Overstreet Deborah Louise Peters Mark Anthony Parsons Judith Dianne Peters 125 John Curtis Peterson Randall Allen Peterson Ted Poison David Prewitt Greggory Lynn Phillips William Lock Pufahl Patricia Kay Purtill Deborah Kay Quinter Seniors Top: Thomas Daniel Rapp Steven Wilbur Reitz John E. Reppert Lynn Ann Robbins Bottom: Becky Lou Rodeen Karren Lue Roy Richard Lee Schimanski Linda Mae Schmidt 127 Seniors Top: George W. Schneider Duane Allen Seim Cathy Anne Smith Dana Thomas Stark Bottom: Ann Elizabeth Stuckey David Vernon Swanson Diana Lynn Swanson Sandra Sue Svvanstrom 128 David Arnold Tammen Cynthia Anne Teesdale Richard Lewis Thomas Charles Richard Thompson James Daniel Paul Tucker Greggory Lee Tweady Charles Ulrich Trudy Ann Weburg 129 Normajean Welch Darell Wayne Wolfe Constance Dee Wyatt Below: National Honor Society members prepare carnations for Nursing Home on Valentine’s Day. 130 Above left: Chuck Xaidl shows lizard from his reptile farm; F.F.A. assembly. Rebecca Adkins Freshman Chorus 1; Drama Club 1-3; Thespians 4; Prom 3; Float 3-4 Pamela Allen Girls’ Chorus 3; All-District 3; Drama 1,3; G.A.A. 1-3, Parliamentarian 3; Latin Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-3 Emory Aired Science Club 3-4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4: Prom 3: Float 1-4; Football 1-2; Basketball 1; Track 1-4 Mark Anderson F.F.A. 1-4, President 4 Charlene Arbaeheuskas Girls’ Chorus 3, All-District 3: Variety Show 3: G.A.A. 1-4, Vice-President 4; Library Club 2-4, Treasurer 4; I.C.E. Club 4 Ines Baquero Science Club 4; Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 3-4, Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1-4, Treasurer 3; Prom 3; BLUE GOLD 4 Deborah Beer Transfer from Rankin. Illinois 3; A Cappella 4; Girls’ Chorus 3-4: Variety Show 3 Roger Bennett Industrial Arts 2; I.C.E. Club 3-4 Rodney Bixby Lettermen’s Club 3-4, Secretary 4: Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1-4 Nancy Blanehet Concert Band 1-4. All-State 1-2; Science Club 3-4: National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4: Pep Club 4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Class Treasurer 3-4; Play Cast 3 Barbara Bowen Transfer from Danville, Illinois 3; I.C.E. Club 3-4 Beverly Bowen Transfer from Danville, Illinois 3 Betty Jane Brooks Transfer from Rantoul, Illinois 3 Diane Btirklund Girls’ Chorus 1; Drama Club 1; F.H.A. 2; BLUE GOLD 1 Randy Burklund Lettermen’s Club 3-4, Vice-President 4; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4: Prom Court 3 Senior Activities Sandra Clough A Cappella 3: Drama Club 1.3; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 1-3; REFLECTOR 2; I.C.E. Club 4. Parliamentarian 4; Float 3; Play Production 3 Mike DeShasier Boys’ Chorus 4; Drama Club 1-2; Lettermen’s Club 3-4, Treasurer 4: Prom 3; Float 1-4; Latin Club 2-3; Football 1-4, All-Conference 4; Track 1-2 Elizabeth Dunivent A Cappella 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 4; All-State 1.3,4; National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4 Doug Eiehelberger Prom 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Football 1-2; Basketball 1; Track 1,3,4; Golf 1 Stan Elson Freshman Chorus 1; Latin Club 2-4; Football 1-3; Basketball 1 Senior Activities Gene Eppeihelmer Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Football 1,2,4: Basketball 1; Track 1 Rick Fairchild Industrial Arts 2-4, Parliamentarian 3 James I). Foster F.F.A. 1-4, Vice President 3. Reporter 4; Track 1-3 Jim Fox Industrial Arts 1-4, Vice-President 3-4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Latin Club 4; Cross Country 2; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1-4; Prom Court 3 Pat Franzen A Cappella 2,4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2; Madrigals 1-2; Cheerleaders 1-4; Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 3; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Class Secretary 2-4; Class Treasurer 1; Music Contest 1,2,4 Nancy Frette A Cappella 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4, All-State 3; F.H.A. 1-4, Secretary 3-4: Pep Club 4; Prom 3 Joe Geers Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 3: Float 1-3; Class Vice-President 1 Mike Glazik F.F.A. 1-4 David Griswold Linda Gritton A Cappella 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Freshman Chorus 1. All-State 3: Variety Show 3; I.C.E. Club 4; Prom 3; Float 3-4 Becky Haag Transfer from Rantoul, Illinois 4 Eddie Haile F. F.A. 2; I.C.E. Club 3-4; Football 1-2 Donna Hale Girls’ Chorus 1-3; Variety Show 3; Drama Club 1.3: Thespians 4; G.A.A. 1; Latin Club 2-3; Pep Club 1-2; I.C.E. Club 4; Prom 3; Float 1-2; Play Cast 3 Peggy Hansen A Cappella 1.3,4. Vice-President 4; Girls’ Chorus 1: Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 2-4; Variety Show 3: Thespians 3-4, Parliamentarian 4; G. A.A. 1-2; National Honor Society 3-4, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4: REFLECTOR 2-4: Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 3; Play Production 3; Choral Council 1 Gloria Hargrave Transfer from Mt. Clemens. Michigan 2; Science Club 4; G.A.A. 3; REFLECTOR 3-4; Student Faculty Board 4. Secretary 4; Prom 3; Float 3-4; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Court 3 Donna Harris Transfer from Rankin. Illinois 1: F.H.A. 4 Jim Hatfield Transfer from Amarillo, Texas 2; Latin Club 3-4 Marcia Hill Girls’ Chorus 1; Pep Band 2-4: Concert Bind 1-4, Vice-President 4; Stage Band 1-4, All-State 1-3: Variety Show 3; Cheerleader 1; Science Club 3: Thespians 2-4, Parliamentarian 2, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 1; Student Council 1-4. Secretary 3: National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4, Parliamentarian 4; BLUE GOLD 3-4: Float 1-4; Homecoming 1-4; Play Cast 3; Speech Contest 2-4, A.F.S. Committee 1-4 Hans Holmgren 1967-1068 A.F.S. Student from Stockholm, Sweden 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 4; Track 4; Christmas King 4 Vicki Houston Freshman Chorus 1; Science Club 3-4; Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 1; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; BLUE GOLD 4; Prom 3 Mary Hudachek Fresman Chorus 1; Science Club 3-4; Drama Club 1; Thespians 3-4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4, Secretary 4; REFLECTOR 2-4; Prom 3; Float 3-4; Play Cast 3 James Ireland Transfer from Rantoul, Illinois 4; Boys’ Chorus 4 Diane Johnson Madrigals 1; Pep Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4. President 4; Stage Band 1-4, All-State 1; Variety Show 3; Thespians 2-4, President 4; Drama Club 1; Student Council 3, Treasurer 3; National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-2; BLUE GOLD 2-4, Co-editor 3, Editor 4; Student Faculty Board 3. Secretary 3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 3; Class Treasurer 2; Play Cast 3; Speech Contest 3-4 John Johnson Boys’ Chorus 4; Latin Club 4; Football 1 Michael Johnson Transfer from Canyon, Texas 2; Boys’ Chorus 4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; REFLECTOR 3-4; Prom 3; Football 2-4; Track 2-4 Faye Johnston Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 1-3; I.C.E. Club 4 Jennie Joyce A Cappella 1-3; Girls’ Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 1-4; Letter Girls 3-4; Twirler 2; All-District 1-3; All-State 1-3; Variety Show 3; G.A.A. 1-2; Prom 3; Float 3-4 Eddie Ketchum I.C.E. Club 4 Senior Activities Sandi Kief Drama Club 1; G.A.A. 1.3,4. Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 3-4. Secretary 4; I.C.E. Club 4, President 4; Prom 3; Class Vice-President 4; Queen’s Court 4; Prom Court 3 Billie Jo Lachenmyer Girls’ Chorus 4; G.A.A. 1-4, Secretary 3-4; Pep Club 1.4; Prom 3 John Lackey Kitty Larson A Cappella 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 2,4; Cheerleader 1-3: Drrma Club 1; Thespians 2-4; F.II A. 1; Student Council 2-3; Latin Club 2-4: Pep Club 1-4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Homecoming 2-3; Play Production 1-2 Bill Lee Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-3, All-State 1; Drama Club 1-2; Thespians 3-4. Vice-Pres'dent 3: Latin Club 4; BLUE GOLD 4: Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football Manager 1.4; Play Cast 3 133 Senior Activities Tony Lewis A Cappella 2; Freshman Chorus 1; Science Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 2-4: Latin Club 2-3; Football 1-3; Basketball 2; Track 1-4 Pat Lindauer A Cappella 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1-4, Vice-President 4; G.A.A, 1,4: Prom 3; Float 1,3.4 Linda Man .ke Transfer from Tinley Park, Illinois 1; G.A.A. 3; I.C.E. Club 4. Vice-President 4 Pamela Marshall Science Club 3-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4; Prom 3 Richard Masterson Industrial Arts 1-4; Football 1-2 Janet Mau'.ding A Cappella 2-3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Variety Show 3; I.C.E. Club 4; Prom 3; Float 1 Janet McBain F.H.A. 1-4, Vice-President 3. President 4 Bob McClure A Cappella 2; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1-2; Football 1-2: Basketball 1-2; Track 1; Play Cast 3 Bonnie Meuser A Cappella 1-2; Girls’ Chorus 1-2; Letter Girls 2-4; Science Club 4; Drama Club 1; Thespians 2-4; G.A.A. 1-2; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-2; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Play Production 2.4 Kathy Miller Girls’ Chorus 1; Freshman Chorus 1: Cheerleader 1-2; Drama Club 1; Latin Club 2-4. Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1-4, President 4; Prom 3; Queen’s Court 4 Brenda Mills F.H.A. 1-2, Parliamentarian 2; G.A.A. 1-2; I.C.E. Club 3-4 Robert Moore National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2-4; BLUE GOLD 2-3. Coeditor 3; Prom 3; Float 1.4 Wes Morris Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Lettermen’s Club 2-3; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 1-3; Basketball 1-2; Track 1-2; Prom Court 3 Betty Nave A Cappella 4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Science Club 3; Library Club 4; Latin Club 2-3; Pep Club 2 Art Nelson Industrial Arts 2-4; Prom 3; Football 1-2; Track 1,3 Keith Nleeum Science Club 4; Football 1-2; Basketball 1; Track 1 Jerf Ogle Boys’ Chorus 4; Science Club 4: Latin Ciub 3; Football 1-2; Track 1-2 Rick Olson Hope Ostendorf A Cappella 1-3; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 4. All-District 3; Variety Show 3; G.A.A. 1-3; REFLECTOR 3-4; Prom 3; Float 1-4 Cathy Overstreet Science Club 3-4; Library Club 3-4. Parliamentarian 3, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 2; Pep Club 1; Float 1 Mark Parsons Lettermen’s Club 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 3-4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4; Football 1,2.4 John Peden Science Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Thespians 4; Lettermen’s Club 1-4; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2-4; BLUE GOLD 3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1.2.4; Track 1-3; Queen’s Court 4 Debbie Peters Concert Band 1-3, All-District 1-2; G.A.A. 1-3, Treasurer 3; Library Club 2-4, Secretary 2, President 4; I.C.E. Club 4, Secretary 4 Judy Peters Freshman Chorus 1; Science Club 4; G.A.A. 1-2; Latin Club 3-4; I.C.E. Club 4, Treasurer 4; Float 3-4 John Peterson A Cappella 1-4; Boys’ Chorus 2,4; Madrigals 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4, All-State 1-3; Variety Show 3; Drama Club 1; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4; Float 1-3; Homecoming 1; Class President 1; Play Cast 3 Randy Peterson A Cappella 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Industrial Arts 3-4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4 Gregg Phillips Boys’ Chorus 4; F.F.A. 1-4 Ted Poison David Prewitt Bill Pufahl Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Latin Club 3-4; Football 1-4; Track 3-4; Queen’s Court 4 Pat Purtill F.H.A. 1-4; G.A.A. 2-4 Deb Quinter Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Cheerleader 1-4; Drama Club 1; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; BLUE GOLD 4; REFLECTOR 3-4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Prom Court 3 Dan Rapp Drama Club 1; I.C.E. Club 3-4 Steve Reitz Track 1 John Reppert Senior Activities Lynn Robbins Girls’ Chorus 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Concert Band 1-4. All-State 1-2; Pep Club 1-4, Vice-President 4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Christmas Dance Queen 4 Becky Rodeen Girls' Chorus 1; Madrigals 1-4; Pep Band 1-3; Concert Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4; Majorette 4; Twirler 1-3; All-State 2; Variety Show 3; Cheerleader 1.2,4; Drama Club 1-3; Thespians 4; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3-4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 3; Christmas Dance Queen 3 Karren Roy Girls’ Chorus 2; F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 1-3; I.C.E. Club 4 Rick Schimanski Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Drama Club 1-2; Lettermen’s Club 1-4; Student Council 1-4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 1-3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 3-4; Golf 1-4; Class President 3; Queen Court 4 135 Senior Activities Linda Schmidt Transfer from Gilman. Illinois 3; A Cappella 4: Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Madrigals 3; Variety Show 3; Drama Club 3; Library Club 3-4. Secretary 4 George Schneider Duane Seim Freshman Chorus 1; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Latin Club 3-4. Vice-President 4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-2; Track 1-4 Cathy Smith Girls’ Chorus 4; Variety Show 3; F. H.A. 1-3, Project Vice-President 3; G. A.A. 1-4. Historian 3, President 4: National Honor Society 3-4; Pep Club 4; Prom 3 Dana Stark Lettermen’s Club 1-3; Latin Club 2-3: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1-3 Ann Stuckey F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 2-3 David Swanson Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 2: Madrigals 1; Drama Club 4; Letter-men’s Club 3-4; Student Council 3-4. Treasurer 4; Latin Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Homecoming 3-4; Football 1- 4; Basketball 1-2; Track 1; Golf 2- 4; A.F.S. Committee 3-4; Christmas Dance King 3 Diana Swanson Sandra Swanstrom Freshman Chorus 1: G.A.A. 1-3: Latin Club 3-4 David Tammen Industrial Arts 1-4, Treasurer 3; Football 1 Cindy Teesdaie A Cappella 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Concert Band 1; Variety Show 3; F.H.A. 1-4, Historian 2,3, Vice-President 4 Richard Thomas Freshman Chorus 1; Lettermen’s Club 2-4, President 4; Student Council 2-4, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 2-4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Faculty Board 4, President 4; Float 2-3; Homecoming 2.4; Cross Country 1-2; Basketball 1-4; Football 1: Track 1-4; Class President 2 Charles Thompson Lettermen’s Club 1: I.C.E. Club 3-4; Football 1-2; Track 1 James Tucker A Cappella 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 2; Madrigals 4; Science Club 4; Float 4: Play Production 3-4 Greg Tweady I.C.E. Club 4; Track 2.4 Trudy Weburg Girls’ Chorus 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Cheerleader 2-4. Head 4; Drama Club 1; Latin Club 2-3; Pep Club 1-4, Secretary 2; Float 2-4: Queen’s Court 4 Jeannie Welch Transfer from Clinton. Illinois 3: I.C.E. Club 4 Darcll Wolfe Drama Club 1; Lettermen’s Club 2-4; REFLECTOR 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football manager 2; Basketball manager 3-4; Track manager 1-4; Play Productioi Connie Wyatt Freshman Chorus 1 136 Senior Activities Seated: Janice Shumate, Secretary; Becky Smith, Student Council Representative; Chris Martin, Student Council Representative; Gwen Bauer, Treasurer. Standing: Darrell Carlson, Student Council Representative; Dennis Reeve, Vice-President; Pat Smith, President; Wendy Workman, Student Faculty Board Representative. Junior Class Now that it’s “three down and one to go”, the Class of ’69 is remembering those hectic freshman and sophomore years and is looking forward to the ’68-’69 school year, when it will be their turn to be the “top brass” at Paxton High. Probably the most important event to this year’s Juniors—or the Juniors of any year—is the long-awaited and expensive Prom. The Class of ’69 brought a south sea atmosphere to the P.C.H.S. gym as they presented “Adventures in Paradise” as their Prom. The Junior Class has produced many bright and spirited basketball, football, and track aspirants who added greatly to the success of the varsity teams. Besides accelerating sport-wise, the Class of ’69 proved to be talented in the field of acting, when they transformed themselves into almost unbelievable characters and presented their hilarious Junior Class Play, “Take Your Medicine”. In just one year, the Junior Class of P.C.H.S. will bid farewell to the school which they entered as “playful little freshmen”, and will go out into the world to see what the future holds. Even at the end of their junior year, this group has made everyone at Paxton High aware that the Class of ’69 will not be forgotten quickly. 138 Junior Honors NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members Greg Douglas Terry Dunnan Roger Houston Chris Martin Charles McQueen Janene Miller JoDeen Moore Dennis Reep Lavern Sanders Janice Shumate ATHLETIC AWARDS Lettermen Steve Coplea—Football, Basketball Greg Douglas- Football Fred Harweger—Football Bruce Hayse Track Kirk Lambert—Football Steve Lower—Football Butch Naugle -Football Manager Phil Stagen—Football Tow S wen gel—Football Rick Vaughn—Football, Basketball Jim Wheeler Football Football All Conference Honorable Mention Steve Coplea Phil Stagen 1968-’69 Football Co-captains— Steve Coplea Phil Stagen Basketball Best Free Throws—Steve Coplea Varsity Cheerleaders Pat Carlson Chris Martin Janene Miller Cindy Quivey MISCELLANEOUS American Heritage Essay Kris Majeske—first American Legion Essay Roger Houston—second Janice Yancey—third F.F.A. Public Speaking Contest -Region Phil Stagen—first Extemporaneous F.F.A. District Foundation Award Safety—Tom Sauer Miss Merry Christmas Candidates Carol Meuser Celia Russel 139 Juniors Top: Asa Adams, Pat Apland, Clark Baier, Gwen Bauer, Barb Bloomquist, Kay Bom-an. Bill Brethorst. Middle: Darrell Carlson. Delores Carlson, Don Carlson, Pat Carlson, Terry Clingenpeel, Steve Coplea, Linda Currie. Bottom: Liz Curtis, Danny Custer, Greg Douglas, Terry Dunnan, Kathy Dye, Gayle Edwards. Karen Elkins. 140 Juniors Top: Betty Engel- brecht, Don Forrest, Barbara Foster, Margot Foster. Mark Fox. Jack Freehill, Tim Geers. Middle: Barb Goodwin, Trudy Gordon, Kris Griswold. Brenda Hanesford. Fred Harweger. Steve Hayes, Bruce Hayse. Bottom: Lynn Hayse. Karen Hendershott. Dennis Honeycutt, Roger Houston, Don Jones, Judy Jones, Linda Long. 141 Top: Steve Lower, Kris Majeske, Chris Martin, Coleman Mattingly. Middle: Nancy McBain, Pat McCabe, Charles McQueen, Carol Meuser. Bottom: Janene Miller, Vernie Moline, Jo Deen Moore, Virgil Naugle. 142 Top: Lynn Nelson, Linda Parsons, Sandy Perry, Judy Peterson. Middle: Mark Preston, Brenda Prewitt, Cindy Quivey, Susan Rasmus. Bottom: Mary Anne Rasmussen, Dennis Reep, Bob Reep, Dennis Reeve. Top: Connie Reitz, Charlie Robbins, Kathy Robinson, David Rule. Middle: Celia Russell, Lavern Sanders, Tom Sauer, Addy Schofield. Bottom: Sue Schwartz. Larry Schwing. Judy Setzler, Marlene Shreves. Top: Janice Shumate, Carol Slawson. Pat Smith, Becky Smith. Middle: Phil Stagen, Jill Stark, Gene St. Louis. Jim Stone. Bottom: Jan Streff, Tom Swengel. Steve Tavenner, Ed Taylor. 143 Juniors Top: Linda Taylor, Don Terrell, Margie Thatcher, Vicki Tucker, Ron Nimon. Middle: Glenn Unzicker, Rick Vaughn, A1 Webber, Jim Wheeler, Kathy Williams. Bottom: Wendy Workman, Bill Wyatt, Janice Yancey, Kirk Lambert. Richard Winkleman. 144 Top left: Report cards come out again; Below left: Juniors select their class rings; Middle: Make-up for Junior Class Play; Right: That’s the ring I like!” Below left: Fun-seeking Junior girls enjoy a sc tool dance; A fine assembly is applauded. Juniors 145 Sealed: Stuart Anderson, Treasurer; Susie Miller, Secretary; Ken Rinkcn-berger, President; Bill Peden, Vice-President. Standing: Bob Overstreet, Student Council Representative; Jim Rasmus, Student Faculty Board Representative; Sharon Maulding, Student Council Representative; Don Smith, Student Council Representative. Here is the class of 70. Who? Who was that again? Oh, the sophomores, of course. They’re the ones who provided such fine mater ial for the varsity teams. Their own sophomore football, basketball, and track teams proved victorious and showed the potential to produce great varsity teams the next two years. Wasn’t theirs the hot float, “Roast the Doggies,” that placed second in the Homecoming float competition? Yes, that’s the one, and the super sophomores have been planning ahead for Prom next year. Prosperous bake sales and a Sophomore Class fish fry added to their funds. By now most organisations are well-infiltrated by the sophomore class, who do their bit to add to the success of the clubs. It seems as though this group of “veterans” have launched their career at Paxton High with flying colors. 146 ATHLETIC AWARDS Cheerleaders Wilma Fox Vala Harr Sharon Maulding Susie Miller Kendra Workman Barb Volden-alternate Football Lettermen Greg Anderson Stu Anderson Ron Apperson Bill Boon Ken Caisse Dennis Dazey Jim Griffin Jack Grovier Pat Haag Bob Hancock Terry Lee Steve Johnson Brad Jones John Morris Bob Overstreet Jim Rasmus Mike Roche Jack Schuldt Mike Short Don Smith Steve Swanson Greg Whitcomb Basketball Lettermen Steve Cole Max Guthrie Bob Hancock Doug Noble Bob Overstreet Jim Rasmus Ken R'nkenberger Dave Rohlfing Don Smith Gary Swanson Greg Whitcomb Track Numerals Ron Apperson Bill Boon Ken Caisse Steve Cole Dennis Dazey Jack Grovier Bob Hancock Scott Hoover Mike Ingold Sophomore Honors Dave Johnson Brad Jones John Morris Bob Overstreet Jack Schuldt Don Smith Steve Swanson Greg Whitcomb Football Awards John Morris best blocker Bill Boon best tackier Basketball Awards Max Guthrie—free throw Larry Rolle—best rebounder Varsity Lettermen Rod Kingston basketball Dan Hileman—track Cliff Hartt—football, manager Jim Griffin—basketball, manager Miss Merry Christmas Candidates Vala Harr Sharon Maulding 147 Sophomores Top: David Adkins, Greg Anderson. Stuart Anderson, Ron Apper-son, Gary Atteberry, Eric Baquero, Doug Barringer. Middle: Susan Beasley, Dan Beer. Larry Bemount, Jeanne Blaschka. Bill Boon. Ken Caisse. Pam Carlson. Bottom: Bob Carlson, Steve Catrovv, Carol Chellberg, Lu Ann Cliff, Jeff Clin-genpeel, Steve Cole. Bev Colwell. 148 Sophomores Top: DeRinda Darr, Dennis Dazey, Amy Dunivent. Kathie Eich-elberger, Maurice Eic-helberger, Gayle Elliott, Bob Engelbrecht. Middle: Mike Evans, Wilma Fox, Pam Frump, Donna Fulton. Peggy George. John Glad, Reginia Glazik. Bottom: Jim Griffin. Jack Grovier, Max Guthrie. Pat Haag, Larry Hale. Bob Hancock, Vala Harr. 149 Top: Greg Hart. Cliff Hartt. Mike Herges, Dan Hileman. Middle: Scott Hoover, Mike Ingold, David Johnson. Duane Johnson. Bottom: Steve Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Harold Johnston, Brad Jones. 150 Top: Bob Kaufman. Dan Keller. Mark Kingren. Martin Kyle. Middle: David Lackey. Terry Lee, Becky Lewis. Gary Ltndstrom. Bottom: Mark Maulding, Sharon Mauld-ing, Norman McFarland, Mary McLeod. Top: Gary Miller, Susie Miller, John Morris, Rick Nelson. Middle: Doug Noble. Debbie Olson, Bob Overstreet, Gary Owens. Bottom: Ginny Patton, Bill Peden, Barbara Phillips, Patty Plackett. Top: Cindy Pool, Jim Rasmus, Evelyn Reed. Sharron Riggleman. Middle: Ken Rinkenberger, Mike Roche, Beth Rodeen, David Rohlfing. Bottom: Debbie Ross, Debbie Roy, Carol Ryberg, Cheryl Ryberg. 151 Sophomores Top: Cindy Sanders, Barb Schlotter. Jack Schuldt, Steve Seim, Terry Shaffer. Kris Shilts. Mike Short. Middle: Marlena Skon-berg, Don Smith. Linda Steiner. John Stuckey, Gary Swanson. Steve Swanson. Rita Tarn-men. Bottom: Curtiss Teesdale. Joan Thal-mann. Debby Thomas. Bob Treach. Larry Tribbey, Kevin Vaughn. Barb Volden. 152 Sophomores Top: Steve Welch, Jim Weller, Bill Wheeler, Gary Eichelberger, Rod Kingston. Middle: Greg Whitcomb, Debbie Wilson, Jane Wilson, Cheryl Peters. Bottom: Kendra Workman, Sandy Younker, Tom Massey, Lela Shoemaker. 153 154 Sophomores Below left: Mr. Smith and Drivers’ Ed students sit tight and wait tor the “takeoff ; The Christmas Dance started off slowly, but began to swing as the night progressed. Seated: Pam Glazik, Secretary; Larry Kollc, President; Dour Parsons,Student C'oun il Representative; Diane Maxey, Student Council Representative. Stand-ini : l)rn Swan, Student Council Re- presentative; Larry Taylor, Student Faculty Board Representative; Mark Mullinax, Vice-President; Jeff Fair-child. Treasurer. Freshmen Class Look at them, the class of 71! They are potential leaders, students, and athletes. Even if they do get lost and can’t open their lockers S3me times, their problems are no greater than any freshman’s. Already some of them have shown themselves to be outstanding members of their class. They have begun to “ooze” into their interests and to establish themselves as solid citizens of “DEAR OL’ PAXTON HIGH”. Now the thrill of entering high school has worn off and the freshmen are beginning to bend their backs to the next years’ grind. Their lives are becoming a whirlwind of studies, extra-curricular activities, and college or job preparations. Someday they will have time to look back and realize that success was their Freshman class. 155 Freshmen Honors CHEERLEADERS Donna Johnson Nancy Plackett Pam Robbins Sharon Sanders Paula Smith Diane Maxey-alternate FOOTBALL NUMERALS Denny Barr Dan Caisse Rick Carden Jim Dorsey Bob Dyer Paul Elmore Gerry Hem pel Tony Lee Terry Lewis Randy Mills Mark Mullinax Doug Parsons Jim Steiner Danny Swan Stan Swanstrom Larry Taylor Mike Tipsord Mike Vedder Jim Wesslund Larry Wilson MANAGERS Mark Guthrie Morrie Saldeen BASKETBALL LETTERS Larry Abbe Jeff Apland Denny Barr Danny Caisse Rick Carden Jim Dorsey Paul Elmore Greg Gibbs Mark Guthrie Tony Lee Mark Mullinax Gary Robinson Jamie Russell David Spain Jim Steiner Danny Swan Stan Swanstrom Mike Tipsord MANAGERS Danny Eppelheimer Maurie Saldeen F.F.A. AMERICAN HERITAGE ESSAY CONTEST Honorable Mention: Debbie Ristow Larry Rolle SPEEC H AWARDS Prose Reading-Second, District Jane Anderson MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS CANDIDATES Paula Smith Sharon Sanders 156 Freshmen Top: Larry Abbe, Lyle Adkins, Vicki Alfano, Jane Anderson, Mary Kay Anderson, Newton Anderson, Jeff Apland. Middle: Dianne Apperson, Pam At-teberry. Royce Baier, Gloria Baker, Denny Barr. Julie Beer, Tom Beland. Bottom: Jon Boone, Bert Bowen, Darwin Brown, Betty Brucker, Wesley Burgess, Dan Caisse. Bob Camp. 157 Freshmen Top: Rick Carden. Sandy Chellberg, Ronald Clark. Annette Cole. Kathy Collins. Roxanne Cookson. Charles Cox. Middle: James Davis. Galinda Deason, Donna Derra. Glenda Derra, Charlene Dobbs. Jim Dorsey, Ben Dover. Bottom: Steve Dunivent, Bob Dyer, Paul Elmore. Dan Eppelheim-er, Jeff Fairchild, Annette Frichtl, Jackie Galloway. 158 Top: Greg Gibbs, Gerald Gilmore, Melinda Glazik, Pam Glazik. Middle: Sherry Griswold, Connie Gritton, Mark Guthrie, Gerry Hemple. Bottom. Debbie Herriott, Gale IIjdk!ns, Sue Jackson, Donna Johnson. Top: Wesley Johnson, Brad Jones. Patty Jones, Dianne Keller. Middle: Diane Kenner, Theodore Kyle, Paula Lambert. Leonard Larimer. Bottom: Tony Lee, Cindy Lewis, Terry Lewis, Joy Liljegren. 159 Top: Bob Lindgren, Bob Lundquist, Cindy Lynch. Diane Maxey. Middle: Randy Mills, Mark Mullinax. Gwen Nail, JoAnn Nault. Bottom: Steve Nelson, Charlie Owens, John Pacey, Doug Parsons. 160 Top: Willard Pearson, Nancy Plackett, Donna Rasmussen, Barb Reeve. Middle: Debbie Ristow, Pam Robbins, Gary Robinson, Calvin Roemer. Bottom: Chris Roisland, Larry Rolle. Yvonne Rollins, Jamie Russell. Freshmen Top: Maurice Saldeen, Sharon Sanders, Kathy Schaumburg, Jo Schi-manski, Lloyd Schul-ter, Gwenn Selby, Debbie Sennert, Middle: Kathy Sharp, Dan Smith, Paula Smith. David Spain. Delores Spanhook, Bob Span-hook, George Stedwell. Bottom: Jim Steiner, Janice St. Louis, Joyce St. Louis, Sandy Stewart, Kim Streff, Dan Swan, Chris Swanson. 161 Freshmen Top: Stan Swans! rom, Jerry Taylor, Larry Taylor, Marlene Thompson, Andrew Adams. Robert Corbin. Dole Davis. Middle: Mike Tipsord, Mike Vedder, Tom Walsh. Jim Wess-lund, Cathy Hassler, Diane Manion, Ann Peterson. Bottom: Wesley Wiggins, Larry Wilson, Kay Wyman, Heather Reynolds. Joe Stout. John Schwand-erman, Tom Szpyrka. 162 Freshman found high school to be a number of things—football games, P.E. classes. Roman Banquets, school dances, and last, but not least, studying! Freshmen 163 SUCCESS IS.. . . . candy sales . . . getting out a BLUE AND GOLD . . . buying a lunch ticket . . . selling REFLECTORS . . . tickets for a dance for you and your date . . . buying booster buttons before a big game . . . plans for earning money . . . class dues . . . buying paper and pencils in the lunchroom . . . getting crepe paper for the float . . . a club treasurer . . . paying for your book-rental fees . . . selling tickets to a Thespian play . . . everyone paying for his own candy bars . . . Mr. Hasselbring’s adding machine . . . making money for a prom . . . Student Council Fun Night ... a big name band . . . selling the “worthless” junk at the Lettermen’s Club auction . . . a special commendation on a good job. 165 Congratulations to the Class of ’68 CUSTOM FARM SERVICES, INC. SCHOFIELD DIVISION Paxton, Illinois COAST TO COAST Hardware Store Phone 379-3611 Compliments of NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO. Paxton Illinois PAXTON CLEANERS DYERS W. H. (Slim) Gullet Phono 379-3722 Paxton, Illinois FORD-BAIER Maurice Baier Furniture Funeral Home Phone 379-3332 Paxton Phone 379-2348 P. LARSON CO. Top quality clothing for men . . . Teen-men Boys Our 104th Year . . . Paxton, III. RANTOUL ILLINOIS Congratulations Seniors! 168 CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ELECTRIC COOKING . . . It’s Cool! It’s Fast! It's Flameless! PAUL’S REPAIR SERVICE 110 N. Kentucky - Rantoul - 829-4877 WILSON'S TOWN AND COUNTRY Downtown Rantoul Distinctive feminine fashions Phone 892-4959 ELECTRONIC SERVICE CENTER RCA - Victor Television Admiral TV LP — 45 Records Phone 379-4012 Paxton, III. Compliments of STUCKEY’S CAFE Rt. 9 45 Phone 379-4122 Washer Dryer Repair Dont Bawl - Call Paul Congratulations Seniors Honda of Rantoul ■r- I Sales and Service Ph. 892-4556 Rt. 45 D R DRUGS The Rexall Store G. W. Riemenschne.'der, P.Ph. STATE FARM INSURANCE Arthur J. Schmidt Auto - Life - Fire 149 N. Market Paxton, Ph. 379-3221 III. Everything First Quality PAXTON’S DOMINANT DEPT. STORE IRMA’S LA PETITE BEAUTY SALON “Always first in fashions” Paxton, III. Ph. 379-2215 BEN OVERSTREET SON Jewelers in Paxton Since 1896” Diamonds . Watches . Clocks . Jewelry Paxton, Illinois Telephone 379-3231 167 HARI MOTOR SALES, INC. LAYBOURN’S APPAREL Oldsmobile - Pontiac - Cadillac Phone 100 West State St. 379-2393 Paxton, Illinois PARSON’S CLEANERS Wilma Harold Gibson Your headqaurters for smart Youthful styles for all occasions 151 N. Market Paxton, III. 238 N. Market CASH CARRY CLEANERS Paxton 379-3022 Taft State Fern Mattoon, owner Congratulations Seniors Little's Men Boys Rantoul, Illinois LITCHFIELD HARDWARE Mechanical Electrical Contracts J. W. Litchfield Proprietor 114 N. Kentucky St. Rantoul III. 61 866 Ph. 829-2197 168 Compliments of FRANCE BROOM CO. Paxton, Illinois r Congratulations Seniors OLSON’S LAUNDRY Free Pick-up and Delivery 204 E. Pells Street - Paxton Phone 379-2011 PAXTON FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers - Potted Plants - Gifts Winona Good 143 N. Market Ph. 379-3141 Paxton HUDSON DRUG SHOP A Good Place to Trade Carl E. Hudson, R. Ph. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’68 GARY’S MEN BOYS’ WEAR CHAS. SHELBY GRAIN CO. R. L. Yancey, Owner and Mgr. Phone 379-2731 Paxton Illinois PAXTON READY MIX 169 Phone 379-2713 Paxton, Illinois Howard Thomas Gravel Co. R. W. McDEVITT’S PAXTON THEATRE Majestic Block Bldg. Paxton, Illinois SCHOOL MUSIC SERVICE 101 E. Green Champaign, III. Band Instruments Congratulations to the Class of 1968 FREY TIRE CO Rt. 45 N. Railroad Ave. 170 Paxton, III. Phone 379-351 1 L. F. PETERSON CO. Plumbing and Heating Contractors for Paxton Junior High — 1925 New Paxton High School — 1965 JAN’S BEAUTY SHOP DAN’S ELECTRIC SERVICE R F D I Paxton Phone 379-3200 119 S. Market St. Dan Kupferschmid Paxton Phone 379-3922 FARMERS MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK Compliments of the Farmers-Merchants National Bank of Paxton IN PAXTON r _ Member of F.D.I.C. CONGRATULATIONS INDEX Class of '68 FIRST NATIONAL BANK of PAXTON LINCOLN-LAND MEATS INC. Teen-Rite Pizza 145 West State Phone 379-3741 Paxton, III. THE PAINT STORE, INC. 138 N. Market - Phone 379-3311 Paxton, Illinois ‘‘Beauty by the Brushful PAXTON FARM EQUIPMENT CO. Sales and Service John Deere General Electric Phone 379-2345 379-2346 Quality Merchandise Friendly Service Paxton Illinois UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP 147 So. Market Phone 379-4131 BROWN - MILLER Glenn Miller, Owner FUNERAL HOME FURNITURE Paxton 171 Paxton, III. Illinois DON’S AUTO PARTS Auto Parts Supplies 109 S. Railroad Ave. Paxton, III. Congratulations Seniors from the REFLECTOR Staff Congratulations Seniors Class of 1968 DAVIS CITY DRUG STORE Congratulations to the Class of 1968 PAXTON FIRESTONE 205 N. Market Ph. 9-3041 SHORE SALES COMPANY Calendars Specialty Paxton Illinois M. J. MAINS COMPANY Office Supply - Printing Div. Myron Ann Frichtl Phone 379-2714 Paxton, Illinois COUNTRY KITCHEN Open everyday except Tuesday 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Serving fine Breakfasts Lunches - Dinners We feature all kinds of Pancakes Rantoul, III. Compliments GLEN E. YACKEE 172 Congratulations Class of ’68 From ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS CORPORATION Paxton, Illinois TERRY’S GULF Tires - Batteries - Accessories Restaurant “We give S H Green Stamps” Hwy. 45 in Loda, Illinois 173 Congratulations from PAXTON BOWLING LANES Paxton Phone 379-3012 Congratulations Seniors! Kankakee Industrial Supply Company 174 Kankakee, Illinois Compliments SIHlOtElS.ezJ of OLI'S SHOE STORE finest in shoes Paxton Illinois Don Barber Studio and Camera Shop 107 E. SANGAMON AVENUE RANTOUL, ILLINOIS 61866 Congratulations Seniors! It’s fine to be old and elegant— But wouldn't you rather be modern and bright? ... if you’re ready for a change, let us help you brighten your decor with fine office furniture and equipment. Stevens-Paxton “For 103 years in Paxton” Our Congratulations to the Class of 1968 . . . Arthur R. Benz—Lawyer Dr. James W. Dunnan—Dentist Martensen Martensen—Lawyers Dr. N. E. Workman—Dentist Pacey Pacey—Lawyers Dr. H. R. Workman—Dentist Dr. W. W. Sauer—Optometrist Acknowledgements The staff of the 1968 Reflector thanks the following individuals and companies for their assistance in the production of this book: PORTRAITS AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAHPY Don Barber Studio Paxton, Illinois ENGRAVINGS Associates Engraving Company, Inc. Springfield, Illinois PRINTING Stevens Printing Company Paxton, Illinois BINDING Stappenbeck Book Bindery, Inc. Bloomington, Illinois COVERS The S. K. Smith Company Chicago, Illinois ART WORK Peggy Hansen 176 The staff is justly proud of the many Reflector alumni who return each year, and wishes to thank them for their advice and assistance. A A.F.S. Committee—65 Abbe, Larry—56, 157 Academics—88 Acknowledgments—176 Adams, Andrew—61, 162 Adams, Asa—HO Adkins, David—148 Adkms, Lyle-45, 59, 157 Adkins, Rebecca—36, 116 Administration—106 Advanced Physical Science Club—44 Advertisements—166 Agriculture Dept.—97 Alfano, Vicki—38. 54, 157 Allen. Pam- 116 Aired, Emory—44. 63, 77. 116 Alternate Cheerleaders—84 American Field Service—8 Anderson, Greg—46, 47, 78, 148 Anderson. Jane—36, 43, CO, 157 Anderson, Mark—46, 47. 116 Anderson, Mary Kay—43. 60, 157 Anderson, Newton—46. 61, 157 Anderson, Richard—107 Anderson, Stuurt—78, 146, 148 Anderson, Ted—109 Apland, Jeff—45, 55, 56, 82, 157 Apland, Pat—38, 50, 55, 56, 60, 140 Apperson, Diane—43, 60, 157 Apperson, Ron—42, 78, 80, 148 Atbiu heuskiis, Charlene—37, 38, 39, 45, 116 Art Dept.—98 A'hmore, Vicki—43, 99 Athletic Honors—71 Atteberry, Gary—46, 148 Atteberry, Pam—157 Awards and Lettermcn—72 B Baccalaureate—26 Baier, Clark-140 Baier, Roycc—45, 157 Baker, Gloria-JS. 54. 157 Band Council—54 Baquero, Erie—55, 56. 63, 83, 148 Baquero, lnes—32, 33, 43, 44, 53, 63, 116 Barr. Denny-81, 82, 157 Barringer, Doug—46, 148 Bauer, Gwen—53, 55. 56. 63, 138, 140 Bauer, Lonnie—22 Beasley, Susan—148 Beenenga, K. Gene—37, 100 Beer. Dan-49, 61. 80. 148 Beer, Debby-57, 60. 116 Beer, Julie-38. 50. 59. 157 Beland. Tom-157 Bemount, Larry—61, 148 Bennett, Roger—37, 116 Bixby, Rodney—40, 75, 77, 117 Blanche!, Nancy—32, 43, 44, 55 56 6 113. ,,7 X). w. Blaschka, Jeanne—43, 148 Bloomauist, Barb—15, 43. 55 S6 C7 63. 140 57, Bloomquist, Dorothy—109 BLUE GOLD-53 Board of Education—107 Boden, Katherine—43, 90 Boman, Kay—55. 56, 140 Boon. Bill-49, 78. 80. 148 Boone. Jon—61, 157 Booth. Sid-117 Bowen, Barb—37, 117 Bowen, Beverly—117 Bowen. Bert-59. 61, 157 Brethorst, Bill-46, 140 Brooks, Betty—117 Brown, Darwin—46, 157 Bruckcr. Betty—157 Bueno, Rhina—22 Burgess, Wesley—157 Burgess. Willie—109 Burklund, Diane—50, 117 Burklund, Jean—109 Burklund, Randy—22, 32, 40, 75, 76, 77. 117 Burnside, Louise—118 Bus Drivers—109 Business—164, 165 Business Education Dept.—94 C-alsse. Dan-61, 81, 82. 157 Caissc, Ken—78, 80, 148 Calhoun, Glen—107 Camp, Bob—49, 157 Carden, Rick—61, 81, 82, 158 Carlcton, Harold—109 Carlson, Bob—148 Carlson, Darrell—66, 138, 140 Carlson, Delores—140 Carlson, Don—140 Carlson, Lee R.—107 Carlson, Pam—36. 43, 63, 148 Carlson, Pat—43 , 52 . 54, 55, 84, 14t Cat row1, Steve—36. 148 Chamber Choir—58 Chcliberg, Carol—43. 59, 148 Chcllbcrg, Sandy—158 Christmas—16. 17 Clark, Ronald—158 Class Day-27 Cliff, LuAnn—59, 148 Cl.ngenpeel, Jeff—46, H8 CliriKcnpccI, Terry—37, 35, 5C, 51, HO Clough. Sandy-27, 118 Coaches—70 Cole, Annette—158 Cole, Steve-55, 56. 63. 79. 8C, 148 Collins Kathy-38. 158 Colwell, Bev—43. 63. 148 Commencement—28 Concert Band—55 Concert Choir—57 Condit, Charles—2 Connor, Judy—103 Contents—3 Cooks—109 Cookson, Roxanne—43, 55, 56. 158 Coplea. Dan—77 Coplca, Steve—4C, 63, 75. 76. 77, 14C Corbin, Bob—56, 162 Cox, Charles—49, 158 Craft, Donna Jo—98 Currie, Linda—55, 56, 63, 140 Curtis, Lii—43, 54 , 55, 56. 140 Custer. Danny—15, 37, 140 D Dan, DcRinda—43, 55. 56. 63, 149 Davidson, John M.—70, 99 Davis Doyle—162 Davis, James—158 Darcy, Dennis—46, 55, 78, 80. 149 Drason. Calinda—36. 38. 43. 158 Dedication—2 Denniston, Mike—144 I)crra, Donna—50. 59, 158 Derra, Glenda—158 DcShasicr. Mike—40. 61. 71. 75, 118 Dobbs. Chatlene—55, 56. 158 Dotscy. Jim-36, 55. 56. 59. 61. 81, 82. 158 Douglas, Greg—32, 44. 75. 76. 140 Douglas N. Stanley—64, 101 l ovct, Benny—61. 158 Drivets’ Education Dept.—IOC Dunivent, Amy—63, 149 Dunivent, Beth—32. 59, 63, 118 Dunivent, Steve—158 Dunnan. Terry-15, 32, 36. 57. 58, 63. 140 Dye. Kathy-140 I ycr. Bob-81. 158 Edwards. Gayle-38. 43. 5C. 51. 57. 60, 140 Eichclbcrger, Dour—77. 118 Eichelberger, Gary—153 EichclbetRer, Kathie-36, 43. 63. 149 Eichelberger, Maurie—36, 61, 149 Elkins, Karen—55. 56. 63. 140 Index Elliott, Gayle—149 Elmore, Norma—108 Elmore. Paul-36. 55, 56, 81. 82. 158 Elson, Stan—63, 118 Engelbrccht, Betty—38, 50, 51, 141 Engelbrecht, Bob—46, 149 English Dept.—90, 91 Eppelheimer, Danny—61. C. 158 Eppcihcimcr, Gene—40, 70, 75, 118 Evans, Mike—46, 149 F F.F.A. Activities—48 Faculty Informal —103-105 Fairchild. Jeff-155, 158 Fairchild, Rick—49. 118 Fiotillo. Margaret—67, 101 Flannery, Art—109 Foreign Exchange Student—9 Foreign I anguace Dept.—90, 91 Forrest, Don—63, 141 Foster. Dorothy—108 Foster, Barbara—50. 51. 141 Foster, lames D.—46. 47. 119 Foster. Margot—50. 51. 141 Fox. bm—40. 49. 71. 75. 76. 119 Fox, Mark—63. 76- 141 Fox. Wilma—43, 63. 85. 149 Franren, Pat—43, 57, 60. 63, 84, 113, 119 Frcehill. Jack-15. 36. 53. 63. 141 Freshman Basketball—82 Freshman Cheerleaders—85 Freshman Class—155 Freshman Football—81 Freshman Honors—156 Freshman Officers—149 Freshman Oricntat;on—10 Freshman Track—80 Frette. Nancy—43, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 60. 115 Frichtl, Annette—55. 56. 60. 158 Frump, Pam—38, 59. 149 Fulling, Robert—66, 67, 95 Fulton, Donna—34, 38. 54 , 55. 56, 58, 149 Future Farmers of America—46, 47 Future Homemakers of America—50, 51 G Galloway, Jackie—36 , 54, 158 Geers, Joe-32, 66, 113. 119 Geers, Tim-61, 63. 141 177 178 George. Peggy—43, 149 Germain, James—64, 66. 6 . 9. Gibbs. Greg— 6. 55. 56. 82. 159 Gilmore, Gerald—55, 56, 61, 159 Girl ' Arhleric Association—33, 39 Girls' Chorus—60 Glad. John-49. 80. 149 Glazik, Melinda—bO, 159 Glazik. Mike—46, 119 Olarik. Pam—60. 155. 159 Gla:ik. Regina—149 Golf Team—83 Goodharr, Margarctt—90 Goodwin. Barb-36. 38. 54. 55. 56. 141 Gordon Trudy—43, 141 Grahim, Jean—108 Griffin. James T.—59 . 70. 78. 149 Griggs, James—45. 101 Griswold. l)avc—34, 44. 61, 66, 67, 113, 119 Griswold. Kn� —141 Griswold. Sherri—55, 56, 159 Gruton. Connie—60, 159 Grirron, Linda—37. 119 Grovicr, Jack—78. 149 Guidance Depi.—101 Guthrie. Mark—36. 55, 56, 82, 159 Guthrie, Max—55, 56. 70, 76' 79 uo Guyot, James—90 H Haag. Pat-78. 149 Haag. Rebecca—120 Haile, Ed-37. 120 Hale. Donna-37, 120 Hale. Larry-49, 149 Hancock, Bob—78, 79. A) i,0 Hanesford. Brenda—43, 54 ... Hansen. Peggy-32. 35. j4 7 141 „ 57. 58. 63. 120 4)’ 52. Hargrave. Gloria—11. 22. 44 c Harr. Vala-43, 63. 85. Ug 5Z • 2C Harris, Donna—50. 120 Hart, Greg—150 Ham. Cliff—19. 70. 150 Fred 44, 5!, 61, „ „ Hasler. Cathy—55, 56. 60 I Hasselbring, Gwen—11 Hassclbring, Leland—94 Hatfield. Jim-63. I2C Hayes, Steve—141 Haysc. Bruce—40. 77. I41 Hayse, Kenneth—109 Haysc, Lynn—141 Heintiman, Ann—103 Hem pel. Gerry—81, 159 Hendershot, Harry—34, 9$ Hcndcrshott, Karen—15, 3$ Henderson. Norman—40. 70, 99 Merges, Mike—46. 47, 150 Herriort. Debbie—43, 50, 159 Highlights—6 Hileman, Dan-40, 55. 6). 77. 150 Hill. Marcia-32, 34. 42. 43. 53. 54. 55. 63. 65. 66. 113, 120 Hitter, Ray—109 Holmgren. Hans-44. 63. 65. 66. 121 Homecoming—12, 13 Homecoming Queen ancf Court—11 Home Economics Dept.—97 Honeycutt, Dennis—141 Hoover, Scott—63. 150 Houston, Roger—32. 44. 53. 61. 63. 141 Houston. Vicki—43, 44. 53, 63. 121 Fludachek, Mary—32, 34. 42, 43. 44. 52, 63. 121 Hudkins. Gale-36. 38. 39. 60. 159 Hudson, Joe—83 Hutchins, Phyllis—93 I I.C.E. Club-37 Industrial Art Dept.—96 Industrial Education Club—49 ingold. Bill—83 Ingold, Mike—63. 80. 150 Interrelated Co-operative Education Dent.—100 Ireland, Jim—61, 121 Jackson. Sue—36, 43, 159 Janitors—109 Johnson, David—61, 63, 150 Johnson. Diane—32 , 34 , 53. 54. 55, 56. 58. 63. 121 Johnson. Donna—36. 43. 60. 85. 159 Johnson, Duane—55, 56, 67, 150 Johnson, John—61, 63. 121 Johnson. Mike—40. 52. 61. 75, 77. 121 Johnson. Steve—36. 53. 63. 78. 150 Johnson, Wayne—15C Johnson. Wesley— 31. 159 Johnston. Faye—37. 121 Johnscon. Harold—150 Jones, Brad (Fresh.)—49, 154 Jones. Brad (Soph.)—63, 78, 80, 150 Jones, Don—37. 141 Jones, Judy—38, 141 Jones, Patty—38. 50. 159 Joyce, Jennie—36. 58. 122 Junior Class—138 Junior Honors—139 Junior Officers—138 Junior Class Play—14. 15 Junior-Senior Prom—22, 23 K Karr. L.I-109 Kaufman, Bob—150 Keller, Dan—150 Keller, Diane—50, 159 Kenner, Diane—59, 159 Kctchum. Ed—37, 122 Kief. Sandy-11, 32. 33. 37. 38. 39. 113, Kingren. Mark—49, 150 Kington, Eugene—64. 102 Kingston, Rod—52. 63. 76, 153 Kyle, Marrin—150 Kyle, Theodore—159 L Lachcnmyer, Billie-Jo—38. 39, 43. 60, 122 Lackey. David—49, 150 Lackey, John—46, 122 Lambert, Kirk—44. 75, 144 Lambert. Paula-36, 38. 39. 60. 159 Larimer. Leonard—159 Larson. Kitty—34. 43. 58. 63. 122 Latin Club—62. 63 Lee. Bill—34. 53. 63. 70, 122 Lee. Terry-78. 150 Lee. Tony-36. 55. 56. 81. 82. 159 Lertcrmcn's Club—40 Lettermcn’ Club Activities—41 Lewis. Becky—43, 150 Lewis, Cindy—38, 159 Lewis, Marvin—10? Lewis, Terry—46, 81, 159 Lewis. Tony—44. 63. 77. 122 Library Club—45 Library Dept.—101 Liljegren, Joy—159 Lindauer, Pat—38. 50. 51. 123 Lindgren. Bob—55, 56, 61. 160 Lindstrom. Cary—46, 150 Long, Linda—50, 141 Lower. Steve-44. 75. 142 Lubbcn, Rodger—77 Lukcns, Virginia—44, 93 Lundquisr, Bob—160 M Maieske. Kri -54. 55. 56. 142 Male Chotus—61 Managers—70 Manion, Diane—162 Manske, Linda—37, 123 Marching Band—56 Marching Band Leaders—54 Marshall. Pam-32, 44. 63. 123 Marshall. Sandy-160 . „ Martin. Chris-32. 43. 55. 63, 65. 66. 84. 138. 142 Masterson. Rick—49. 123 Massey, Tom—153 Mathematics Dept.—92 Mattingly, Coleman—15, 14 Mattoon, Sandra—67, 92 Mauldtng, Janet—37. 123 Maulding. Mark—46. 57. 58 ir. Maulding, Sharon—43. 57. 66 oc 150 85- 146. Maxey, Diane—43, 66. 85, |tc ... McBain, Janct-50. 51. 123 160 McBain. Nancy—38. 50. 142 McCabe. John—fW McCabe. Pat-15, 142 McClure. Bob-123 McFarland. Norman—49, lys McLeod. Mary-150 McQueen. Charles—43, 44, 61 . Meuser. Bonnie—34. 44. 54. 63 Meuser, Carol—15, 63, 142 ' Miller, Gary—151 Miller. Kathy—11, 42, 43. 63 pi Miller. Jancne—lj. 32. 43. 5« “ec 84. 142 Miller. Susie—43, 63, 85, 146 tci Mills. Brenda-37. 124 Mills. Randy-81. 160 Mixed Chorus—59 Moline, Vernic—80. 142 Moore, JoDccn—15, 32, 43, 44. 5’ 63 142 0J Moore. Robert—32, 63, 124 Morris, John—78, 151 Morris. Wes—124 Mr. D Committee—64 Mullmax, Matk—36. 54. 55, 56. 61. 81, 82. 160 Music Dept.—98 N Nail, Gwen—16C National Honor Society—32, 33 Nault, JoAnn—38. 43, 160 N'augle, Virgil—44 , 61, 70, 142 Nave. Betty-45. 57. 124 Nelson. Art-49. 77. 79. 124 Nelson, Lynn—142 Nelson, Rick—46, 54. 55, 151 Nelson, Steve—16C Newman. Chatles C.—106 Niccum, Keith—44, 124 Nimon. Ron—44. 61. 63. 144 Noble, Doug—36. 79, 151 Nurse—104 o Ogle. Jeff-44. 61. 125 Olson, Debbie—38, 151 Olson, John—65, 95 Olson. Rick-46, 125 Organization —30 Ostendorf, Hope-52. 58. 125 Overstreet, Bob-66. 78. 79. 8C. 146, 151 Overstreet, Cathy—44, 125 Owens. Charlie—55 . 56, 160 Owens, Gary—63, 151 P Pacey, John—ICC Parsons, Doug—66. 155, 16C Parsons, Linda—38, 142 Parsons, Lois—1C9 Parsons, Mark—32. 33, 63, 66, 75, 81, 113, 125 Patton. Ginny—42, 60, 151 Pearson, Willard-16C Peden, B.II-H6, 151 Peden, John-11, 32. 36. 40. 44. 63. 71. 75. 77. 125 Per Club-42, 43 Perry, Sandy—142 Personalities—110, 111 Personnel—1C9 Peters, Cheryl-36, 53. 63. 153 Peters, Debbie—37, 44. 125 Peters, Judy—31. 125 Peterson. Ann—50, 60, 162 Peterson, John-32, 54. 55. 56. 57. 58, 61, 63. 126 Peterson, Judy—55. 56 142 Peterson, Julie—99 Peterson, Kandy—4.'. 49, 71. 7', 12 Ph.llips, Barb-36. 55. 56. 60, 63. 151 Phillips, Greg—46, 61, 126 Physical Education—86, 87 Physical Education Dept.—99 Plackctt, Nancy—43, 85, 160 Plackctt, Patty—43, 63. 151 Poison, Ted-126 Pool. Cindy—43. 63. 151 Preston, Mark—37. 42 Prewitt, Brenda—38, 50, 152 Prewitt, Dave—126 Probationary Thespians—36 Prom-22, 23 Prom Court—22 Putahl, Bill—11, 40. 63. 71. 75. 77. 126 Purtill, Pat—38, 50. 126 Q Quinter, Deb-43, 52. 63. 84, 126 Quivey. Cindy-15, 43. 54 . 55. 66. S4. 142 R Radcll, Will—70 Ragland, Bessie—94 Rapp, Dan-37. 127 Rasmus, Jim—63, 67, 78, 79, 146, 151 Rasmus, Sue-38, 5C, 51. 60, 141 Rasmuvscn, Donna—43, 55, 56, 60, 160 Rasmussen, Mary Ann—15, 36, 38, 43, 44. 53. 57, 60. 63, 142 Reed, Evelyn—38, 151 Reeder, James—49, 96 Reep, Bob-55, 56. 142 Recp, Dennis—32, 44. 52. 63. 142 Reep, John—83 Reeve, Barb-36, 38, 160 Reeve. Dennis-15, 61. 80. 138. 142 Reeves, David—57, 59, 6C, 61, 98 REFLECTOR—52 Reitz, C onnic—15, 54 , 55, 143 Reitz. Steve—127 Rcppctt, John—46, 127 Reynolds, Heather—162 Rigglcmun, Sharron—60, 151 Rinkenberger, Ken—52 , 53, 59, 66, 79. 146, 151 Ristow, Debbie—43, 55. 56, 160 Robbins, Charlie—63, 143 Robbins, Lynn—42, 43, 55, 56, 127 Robbins. Pam-43, 54. 55. 84. 160 Robinson, Gary—82, 160 Robinson, Kathy—36, 143 Roche, Mike-46, 61. 78. 151 Rodcen. Becky—32 . 34 . 43. 54 . 55. 58. 63. 84. 127 Rodcen, Beth-36, 43, 55. 56. 63. 151 Roemcr, Calvin—160 Rohifing, Dave—46, 79, 151 Rohlfing, Robert—47, 97 Roisland, Chris—160 Rolle, Larry-58, 59. 61. 66. 79. 155, 160 Rolling, Ralph-109 Rollins, Yvonne—36 , 38, 160 Ross, Debbie-36. 43. 63. 151 Roy. Debbie—151 Roy, Karen—37. 127 Rule, David-63, 143 Ruv%cll, Celia-42, 43. 63. 143 Russell, Jamie—160 Ryberg, Carol—38, 59, 151 Rybcrg, Cheryl-38, 59. 151 S Saldecn, Maurie—70, 161 Sanders, Cindy—43. 152 Sanders, Lavern—32 , 60, 143 Sanders, Sharon—43, 85, 161 Sauer, Laurance—IC9 Sauer, Tom—46, 143 Schaumburg, Kathy—38, 43, 161 Schimanski, Jo—43, 55. 56, 161 Schimanski, Ralph—107 Schimanvki, Rick-11, 4C. 63, 65. 66. 75. 76. 83. 127 Schlotter, Barb—36. 63, 152 Schmidt, Lind —45, 57, 60, 127 Schncidct. George—128 Schofield, Addy—54, 55, 143 Schuldr. Jack-46, 78. 8C. 152 Schultcr, Lloyd—161 Scrwr.iderman, John—162 Schwartz, Sue-36, 53 . 54 . 55. 56. 63. 143 Schwinn, Larry—46, 47, 143 Science Dept.—93 Secretaries—106 Seim, Duane—40, 75, 77, 63, 128 Seim, Steve—46. 152 Selby, Gwenn—43 , 54. 55, 56, 161 Senior Activities—131 Senior Class—113 Senior Honors—114, 115 Senior Officers—113 Senior Class Play—20, 21 Senncrt, Debbie—43, 55, 56, 161 Settler, Judy—143 Shaffer. Terry-49. 152 Sharp, Kathy-43, 161 Shields, Thompson—106 Shilts. Kris—43. 57. 63. 152 Shoemaker, Lela—153 Short. Mike—46. 78. 152 Shtccvc . Marlene—50, 143 Shumate, Janice—15, 32, 55, 56, 63, 138, 143 Shumate, Oliver—109 Shunk, Floyd-109 Siddcns, Wendell—107 SkonK.ru, Marlena—43, 57, 63, 152 Slawson. Caro!—143 Smith, Becky-15, 66, 138, 143 Smith, Cathy-32, 38. 39. 43. 60. 128 Smith, Dun—46. 161 Smith. Don-34 . 66. 78. 79. 80. 146. 152 Smith. Larry—70, IOC Smith. Pat-66, 138, 143 Smith. Paula-36, 43 . 59, 85, 161 Smith, Wayne—1C9 Social Studies Dept.—95 Sophomore Basketball—79 Sophomore Cheerleaders—65 Sophomore Class—146 Sophomore Football—78 Sophomore Honors—147 Sophomore Officers—146 Sophomore Track—80 Spain. David—82, 161 Spanhook, Bob—161 Spanhook, Delores—161 Special Education Dept.—102 Speech and Music Contest—24 Sports Informals—73 SprinK Concert—25 St gen, Elwood—107 Staiccn, Phil-40, 46. 47, 75. 76. 143 Stark. Dana-11. 75, 128 Stark. Jill-43, 54. 143 Stedwell, George—161 Steiner, Jim—81, 82, 161 Steiner, Linda-38. 55. 56. 63. 152 Stewart, Archie—2 Stewart, Sandy—161 St. Louis, Jean—49, 143 St. Louis, Janice—38. 50, 161 St. Louis, Joyce—38, 50, 161 Stone, Jim—44, 61, 80, 143 Storm, Al—83 Stout, Joe—162 Streff. Jan-143 Streff. Kim—161 Stuckey, Ann—128 Stuckey, John—61, 152 Student Council—66 Student Council Activities—29 Student Faculty Board—67 Success Is . . .—4, 5, 181, 182 Success Is Academics—88, 89 Success Is Business—164, 165 Success Is Highlight'—6, 7 Success Is Organizations—30, 31 Success Is Personalities—110, 111 Success Is Sports—68, 69 Swan. Dan-66 . 81. 82. 155. 161 Swanson, Chris—50, 161 Swanson, Dave—36, 40, 63, 65, 66, 75, 83. 128 Swanson, Diana—54 Swanson, Gary—51, 55, 56, 61, 79, 15. Swanson, Syrve—78. SO, 152 Swanstrom, Sandy—63, 128 Swanstrom. Stan—81, 82, 162 Swcngcl, Tom—63, 75, 76, 143 Srpyrka, Tom—162 T Tammcn, David—49. 129 Tammen, Rita—43. 59, 152 Tavenncr, Steve—143 Taylor, Ed—143 Taylor. Jerry—49, 162 Taylor, Larry—67, 81, 155, 162 Taylor, Linda—32 , 36, 45, 144 Team Awards—73 Tecsdale, Cindy—50, 51, 57, 60, 129 Tcesdale, Curtis—46, 152 Terrell, Don—144 Thalmann, Joan—43, 63, 152 Thatcher, Margie—38, 39, 4C, 43, 57, 58. 60. 144 Thespians—34. 35 Thomas, Debbie—38. 39, 59, 152 179 Thomas, Rich—40, 63. 66, 67, 71, 76, 12? Thompson, Charles— 37. 129 Thompson, Marlene—162 Tipsord, Mike—61, 81, 82. 162 Treach, Bob-49. 152 Tribbey, Larry—152 Tucker, Jim—44 , 57. 58, 59, 129 Tucker. Vicki—63. 144 Tweedy, Gres—129 u Ulrich. Charles-129 Umickcr, Glenn—144 V VandcrGheynst. Paul—55, 56, 67 , 98 Variety Show—18, 19 Varsity Basketball—76 Varsity Cheerleaders—84 Varsity Football—75 Varsity Scores—74 Varsity Track—77 Vaughn, Kevin—152 Vaughn. Rick—44, 55. 63. 75. 76. 80. 144 Vaughn. Ron—77 Vcatch, Louise—9C Vcddcr. Mike-46. 81, 162 Void on. Barb-36, 43. 63, 84. 152 Voorhces, Gary—77 w Waldrop, Don—153 Walsh. Tom-162 Webber. Al 46. 47, 52. 144 Wcburg. Trudy—11, 43, 84, 129 Welch, Jeannie—130 Weller, Jim-59, 153 Went. Joan-38, 39. 1C3 Wesslund. Jim-46, 81. 162 Wheeler. Bill-153 Wheeler. Jim-49, 75. 80, 144 Whitcomb, Greg—78, 79, 80, 153 Wiggins, Wesley—162 Williams. Kathy—144 Wilson. Debbie-36. 50. 55. 153 Wilson. Jane—36. 153 Wilson, Larry—81, 162 Wilson, Ray—107 Winkleman, Richard—46, 144 Wolf. Donald-96 Wolfe, Datell—40, '2. 70. 130 Workman. Kendra—36, 43, 52, 54, 57, 58. 153 Workman. Wendy—15, 34, 52, 63, 67, 138. 144 Wyatt. Bill—144 Wyatt. Connie—130 Index Wyman. Kay-50, 162 Y Yancey, Frances Yancey. Janice—63, 144 Young, George—70, 93 Younker, Sandy-43, 54 . 55 . 56. 58. 63. 153 Y Zimmerman. Gerald—64, 67. 70, 93 Zimmerman. Vic—11 180 Autographs 182 SUCCESS IS... months of writing and editing copy, sizing pictures, preparing dummies, meeting deadlines and reading proof, to present A COMPLETED 1968 REFLECTOR The staff hopes this yearbook will revive many happy memories of P.C.H.S.