Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1969 volume:

PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL Paxton, Illinois Dedication Mr. Shields is leaving us. Being a principal is sometimes a very lonely job. Difficult decisions must often be made, and they do not always make everyone happy. No longer will this dignified, white-haired gentleman haunt the classrooms or halls of P.C.H.S., seeing that things run smoothly. The many students who have come under the direction of this dedicated, hard-working individual have often been grateful for his influence and guidance. Contents As they have progressed from a monthly literary magazine to a paper-covered annual, to a hard-covered yearbook, Reflector staffs have attempted to keep up with the changing times. This year, the Reflector presents its first full-color end-sheets, featuring the band and their new uniforms, to the PCHS student body. May you remember this anniversary year as the staff proudly introduces the 65th Reflector! Highlights ...............page 8 Sports ...................page 38 Organizations ............page 60 Academics ............... page 102 Personalities ............page 124 Business .................page 178 Acknowledgements..........page 191 4 Above: The cheerleaders look on with interest; Below: Did you say the fire started in the “smoking room”? Above: During locker dean-out, we really get to the bottom of things; Below: Students wait to enter the Homecoming Dance. A toast to tlu- Romans. Mustangs get ready for action. Play practice? Chirstmas, and Kathy Williams was again chosen queen. 7 FIRST FOOTBALL Mustang’s short gainer. 1968 WAUSECA CONFERENCE STANDINGS W L T 1. Paxton 5 1 0 2. Rantoul 4 2 0 3. Hoopeston 3 2 1 4. Watseka 3 3 0 3. Schlarman 3 3 0 6. Oakwood 2 3 1 7. Gibson City 0 6 0 Introducing the Paxton Mustangs. We're Number ONE. Homecoming Court: Steve Lower, Addy .Schofield, Vic Zimmerman, Ann Henderson, Phil Stagcn, Kathy Williams, Steve Coplea. Carol Mcuscr, Greg Douglas. Becky Smith. Kick Vaughn. Queen Kathy receives her roses. Homecoming Queen Court From four candidates chosen by the Senior class, the PCHS student body selected their Homecoming Queen. Under the shelter of the autumn trees, Kathy Williams was introduced, to reign during the 30th annual Homecoming. The an-nouncement was made at the parade and bonfire where last year’s queen, Gloria Hargrave, presented roses to her successor. Kathy was escorted at the dance by the a captains of the football team, Phil Stagen and Steve Coplea. Her attendants were Becky Smith, Addy Schofield, and Carol Meuser. Homecoming The 30th annual Homecoming began on Thursday night, October 10, with a parade and bonfire. The highlight of Homecoming was mopping Rantoul for the sec-ond year in a row. This victory helped boost the Mustangs into a very successful season. The ceremonies ended on Saturday night with the dance featuring the coronation of the Homecoming Queen, for which the many returning alumni were honored guests. The Junior Class “Sparks it to ’em. Above: Our queen candidates. Below: The cheerleaders rode ahead of the Pep Club in the Homecoming Parade. Enthusiastic cheerleaders; Mr. “V” directs “The Star-Splanged Banner”; The Mustangs ready for the Homecoming face-off; Traditional mums honored the seniors this year; Thanks to the mothers there was a tasty refreshment table; Poor Charlie Brown!; Homecoming happiness; The “man-of-the hour” takes part in the celebration; Students and alumni enjoy the dance. 15 Thurber Carnival Above: A successful operation. 16 The acts that were dramatized by the Junior class in “Thurber’s Carnival” were Word Dance I, The Night the Bed Fell, The Wolf at the Door, The Unicorn in the Garden, The Little Girl and the Wolf, Casuals of the Keys, The Macbeth Murder Mystery, Gentlemen Shoppers, and The Last Flower. The second act began with The Pet Department, followed by File and Forget, Mr. Preble Gets Rid of His Wife, Take Her Up Tenderly, Secret Life of Walter Mitty; Word Dance II brought the play to a spectacular curtain call. Left to Right: Barb Voldcn, Don Smith, Jane Wilson, Pam Carlson, Kendra Workman, Steve Catrow, Cindy Pool. Steve Johnson, Sharon Maulding, Don Waldrop, Wilma Fox, Boh Hancock, Beth Rodeen, John McCabe, Sandy Younker, Dan Beer. Junior Class Play THURBER CARNIVAL, a unique play, was produced by the Junior Class, under the direction of Mr. Bruneau. The play was a combination of monologues and short fables, in the mood of a three-ring circus. A four-piece band from the University of Illinois supplied background music for the various acts of the play. During intermission, the cast presented Mr. Bruneau with a gift certificate, and Sandy Younker, the student director, with a corsage of roses. Walter Mitty pulls patient through the operation; Pam and Hob travel through the Junior Class Play; Cast members prepare Beth Ann for her operation; Steve and Sandy watch attentively; Don had the honor of lighting the last cigarette of the bravest man alive; Sometimes it is difficult to coordinate lighting and cues. 17 Fit' Above, left: Kathy Williams and Kirk Lambert. Seniors. right: Jane Wilson and Don Smith. Juniors. Below, left: Sandy Stewart and Tony Lee. Sophomores. right: Cindy Custer and Kandy Swan, Freshmen. Left To : Swinging at the Christmas dance. Up goes the Christmas tree; Christmas King and Queen with their court. Center: The band prepares to march in the Christmas parade; The annual Christmas choral concert underway; Santa comes to town; Kirk and Kathy take a royal dance. Bottom: Miss Merry Christmas reigns over the parade; Staff members enjoying themselves at the Christmas party. Christmas Paxton High School students celebrated a decorative and entertaining Christmas. The tree erected in the lobby, “deck the halls” contest, and our holiday movie were sponsored by the Student Council. Then, to top off these eventful festivities a Christmas dance was held featuring the Soul-Flakes. Things went as usual at the Reflector Christmas party. 19 Holiday Tournament Paxton was host, again this year, for the annual Holiday Tournament. Participating in the tournament with the Mustangs were Clifton Central, Gibson City, Lexington, Octavia, Fairbury-Cropsey, St. Joseph-Ogden, and Bellflower. Clifton Central defeated Gibson City for the championship. By thumpin’ Lexington, Paxton captured the third place trophy for the third year in a row. Above, left: Eliminations during the Holiday Tournament. Right: “Get that ball, Rick”. Relozv, left: Business is a little slow at the popcorn machine. Right: The managers are an asset to the team. 20 Following a quick bucket, the Mustangs snap back to defense. Janene primps before a pep rally. Coach Smith gets the team up, during tournament. 21 22 Variety Show The thunder of drums, the crash of symbols, a searching spotlight, and the 1968 Variety Show was underway with Don Smith acting as Emcee. The stage was decorated with towering tigers, lazily guarding the area. The Klosed Kampus Kuties open ed the first half with a song and dance routine to “Thoroughly Modern Millie., Following them were various vocal and instrumental solos. Above Left'. A wandering band of gypsies perform. Rif lit: The modern dance group does its thing. A strolling minstrel. The Fringe Benefits. Appearing for a return engage ment were the Fringe Benefits and the Paxton High School Chamber Choir. The last half contained a collage of entertainers; a modern dance group, folk songs, comedy skits, a dancing giraffe, and musical en sembles. The evening was a definite sue cess for all those involved. Chamber Choir “Talks to the Animals ; Sharon entertains with a solo; Goldie goes “nuts ; Klosed Kampus Kuties become “thoroughly modern ; The dancing giraffe; The band relaxes in the pit; Instrumentalists prepare to perform; The Fringe Benefits “Go out of their Heads”; Jan accompanied various acts. Senior Class Play The Seniors of ’68 put on the comedy “Blithe Spirit,” directed by Mr. Hendershot, as their class play. The plot concerned an exciting confusion created between the husband’s first wife, who came back as a ghost, and his second wife, who had a seance held to rid her husband of his halucinations. The tremendous play was well worth all the hard work and time the cast spent practicing for it. Congratulations to the director and cast for a fine performance. Sealed: Tony Lewis, Diane Johnson. Standing: Bill Lee, Cathy Smith, Hope Ostendorf, Pam Allen, Billie Jo l.achen-meyer. 24 The actors prepare for a seance. Cathy goes into a trance. Left: Cathy swoons. Pam haunts Tony. 25 Half of the fun is climbing around. Prom The main social event of the Junior year in school is “Prom.” Working at Andy’s, holding a movie, candy and bake sales, and the class play were some of the various activities carried out during the year by Junior class members, to earn prom money. Headed by Cindy Quivey and Pat Smith, co-chairmen, the Juniors decorated the gym beautifully as a tropical paradise. 26 serv Junior girls make decorations for the prom. 27 Prom was truly an “Adventure in Paradise.” To enter this tropical wonderland, couples first had to find their way through a mysterious runnel. Once inside, the South Seas decorations (including a pond and tiki masks) created an atmosphere of tropical splendor. Behind the Queen’s throne was the “Sun God,” who kept watch over the events of the evening. Music for dancing was provided by Johnny Rinaldo and his band, who performed in a moonlit hut. The palm trees around the island seemed to sway to the beat of the music as the evening wore on. Lighting was brightened during the night’s activities by a rumbling volcano glowing brilliantly in the distance, as Tahitian girls, dressed in gaily colored muumuus, served refreshments. Right Above: Pat directs construction; Below: Gossip, gossip, gossip. Far Right: Gloria is crowned Prom queen. Speech Music Contest Front Rote: Tony Lee. Pack Row: Sandy Younkcr, Pat Apland, Margo Miller. Absentees: Mark Mullinax and Donna Fulton. 30 Front Row: Susie Miller, Pat Apland, Janet Johnson, Barb Volden, Theresa Canavan, Sharon Maulding. Row 2: Margie Thatcher, Kim Erwin, Donna Fulton, Bari) Babcock, Heather Reynolds, Janice Shumate, Judy Peterson, Sandy Younkcr. Row 3: Mary Ann Rasmussen, Mickey Wheeler, Nancy Hanes, Pam Robbins, Liz Curtis, Barb Bloomquist. Barb Phillips, Jo Schimanski. Sherri Griswold. Rack Row: Charlie Owens, Gary Swanson, Mark Mullinax, Wally Sandhagen, Marc Ristow, Rodney Kingston, Larry Rolle, Walter Jenkins, Kenny Rinkenbergcr. Paxton High displayed two of its many talents at Leroy and Georgetown this year. The district speech contest was held at Georgetown, on February 15. The state band contest was held at Leroy, on March 15. Those who placed in this year’s district speech contest were Mark Mullinax, 4th in extemporaneous speaking; Tony Lee, 4th in oratorical declamation; Sandy Younker, a 1st in prose reading; and Donna Fulton, a 3rd in verse reading. Sandy and Donna went on to sectional. Paxton rated seventh in the district contest. Paxton entered a new category in the music contest this year, large ensembles. The newly formed woodwind and brass choirs performed in this class. Nine solos and five ensembles accompanied the woodwind and brass choirs to contest. The combined concert and chamber choirs went to contest this year, where solos and two ensembles represented the choruses. Baccalaureate Parents, friends, and relatives beamed proudly as the members of the Class of 1968 marched into the PCHS auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” At this annual Baccalaureate service, held on the Sunday preceding Com-mencement, the members of the Senior Class heard Rev. Robert Liljegren deliver a challenge to them—the “leaders of tomorrow.” Traditionally, too, the Mother of each of the senior class members was presented with a red rose. Class Day After an entertaining program by the Chanute Air Force Band, awards and scholarships were presented. The class of ’68 National Honor Society scholarships went to Sandy Kief and Joe Geers; Randy Peterson won the Denny Darr Sportsmanship award; and the new Baquero Scholarship was presented to Peg Hansen by Mrs. Olga Baquero. Billie Jo Lachenmeyer was the first female recipient of the Mr. D. scholarship. Upon receiving his copy of the yearbook, Hans Holmgren, our 1967-68 foreign exchange student, thanked the students and faculty of P.C.H.S. and the whole city of Paxton for being such gracious hosts during his year-long visit. Class Day 1968 ended as the entire audience rose and applauded Hans, as he took his place among his classmates—the Class of 1968—for the final time. Above: Scholarship winners Randy Peterson, Joe Ciecrs, Sandy Kief, Billie Jo Lachenmeyer, Mrs. Munzcr, Mr. Munzer. Below: The Chanute Band performs at Class Day. Above: Pat dedicates the '67-68 Reflector to Mr. Stewart and Mr. Condit. 33 Commencement The night is Wednesday, May 29. The time is 8:00. The Concert Band promptly begins playing “Pomp and Circumstance.” A gold-robed girl, followed by a blue-robed boy, marches down the aisle of the auditorium. This continues until 103 of these figures are seated, for the last time, on the P.C.H.S. stage. The audience becomes quiet as Mr. William W. Allen begins the address to the group. After he finishes each member is given a blue-colored certificate. What is all this, you say? This is commencement. And that certificate? That certificate signifies four years of hard work, and a whole new future waiting for each of the members of the class of ’68. Left: Gold ('orders N. Blanchet, I. Baquero, C. Smith, J. Peterson, B. Rodeen, S. Kief, P. Hansen, P. Marshall, H. Holmgren, H. Hudachek, D. Johnson, B. Dunivent. Right: “I’ll miss the old place, won’t you?” Below: American Legion Award winners: John Peterson, Dianne Johnson, Marcia Hill, Kandy Peterson. Below: Mr. Allen congratulates the Seniors. Below: Mr. Schimanski presents the diplomas. 36 Mrs. Baquero gives her concert. American Field Service On the fifteenth of April, the American Field Service held a chicken dinner to help raise money for our next year’s foreign exchange student. This dinner is the one time when the people of Paxton, the A.F.S. Committee members, and this year’s foreign exchange student, Jennifer van der Veen, are sure to get together and fully enjoy each other’s company. The A.F.S. has, in the past, sent two students over sees and again are signing up can-didates from this year’s junior class for next year. Above: The gym was filled with eager listeners for the piano concert. Below: The yearly AFS banquet attracted the usual large crowd. Foreign Exchange Student Jennifer van der Veen comes to Paxton from the Republic of South Africa, where she “roughs it’ in the wilds of Kruger National Park, a world famous game preserve, of which her father is the manager. Born on March 5, 1950, she has a sister, Gillian, at home. Her foster family is Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Yancey, Janice, a senior, and Rob, in junior high. Jen’s senior subjects include government, American His-tory, speech, bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, and geography. She serves on the Student Council and the A.F.S. Committee. Left, Above: Jennifer ami friend in Homecoming parade. Left, Below: Janice and Jennifer take five” during a sock hop. Far Left Above: The Republic of South Africa’s flag hangs in the Little Assembly. Below: Jean and her foster family get along “smashingly.” 37 ImBEI Coaches Managers Behind every successful team is strong influence: its coaches. Pax ton has a dedicated coaching staff of talented, concerned men. Help-ing each coach is an important member of each team, its manager. Above : Maurie Saldeen, Fred Harwegcr, Jim Kasmus, Dan Eppelheimer. Mr. Young, sophomore line; Mr. Cange, freshman backfield and basketball; Mr. J. Smith, sophomore backfield; Mr. L. Smith, varsity basketball; Mr. Zimmerman, varsity line and track; Mr. Henderson, athletic director, golf, and varsity football; Mr. Moomaw, freshman line and sophomore basketball; Mr. Florey, track. Below: Jim Griffin, Darell VYolfc, Dan Eppelheimer. Below: Paul Albers, Roy Parkin, Dan Eppelheimer, Jim Griffin. Above: Jack Frcchill - Little All-State offensive center. Below: Special mention went to tackle Phil Slagen. Above: Basketball’s MVP award bel-longs to scoring champ Steve Coplea. Belozv: Kick Vaughn-best defensive player and honorary team captain. Athletic Honors This year in Wauseca Conference football belonged to the Paxton Mustangs. Paxton not only took first place in the Conference, but placed many members on the Alb Conference lists. Phil Stagen made both offensive and defensive Alb Conference, and an honorable mention list. Other Paxton selections were jack Freehill, offensive center; Steve Lower, offensive tackle; Rick Vaughn, defensive end; Steve Coplea, defensive back; and Jim Wheeler, defensive guard. Conference honorable mentions were Dennis Reeve, offense, and Greg Douglas, defense. Jack Freehill was selected for Little All-State. Steve Coplea was the only Mustang chosen for the All-Conference basketball squad, but Rick Vaughn received an honorable mention. School track records were set by Bruce Hayse, 220 yd. dash; Rod Bixby, shot pur; and Rich Thomas, discus. A golf record was set by Eric Baquero, for the best nine-hole score. EVENT HOLDER OF EVENT RECORD YEAR 100 yd. dash Dave Mackey 10.5 I960 220 yd. dash Bruce Hayse 22.5 1968 440 yd. dash Don Jones 54.1 1962 880 yd. dash Don Jones 2:02.8 1964 1 mile run Charles Paccy 4:38.1 1964 120 yd. high hurdles Frank Whitman 15.3 1963 180 yd. low hurdles Frank Whitman 21.5 1962 440 yd. relay G. Kinney, C. Roisland, T. Foster, P. Hudachck 47.1 1960 880 yd. relay K. Darr, P. Hudachck, D. Mackey, T. Morin 1:37.5 1960 1 mile relay I). Jones, B. Caisse, R. Furrcr, J. Rodcen 3:42.5 1964 Shot Put Rod Bixhy 51'5 1968 Discus Rich Thomas 1617% 1968 Pole V'ault Gary Brethorst 12' 1962 High Jump Roger Burton 6'2% 1958 Broad Jump Emerson Gentry 21'% 1929 Golf—Team Score Rick Schimanski, John Pcden, Vernie Moline, Eric Baquero, Dave Swanson 229 1968 Best Nine Hole Score Eric Baquero 37 1968 Best Place in District Eric Baquero 7th—score 76 1968 42 Varsity Scores FOOTBALL Opponent Paxton Villa Grove 19 6 Danvillc-Schlarman 7 14 Oak wood 13 6 Kankakee Westview 33 13 Rantoul 0 6 Watseka 0 14 Hoopeston 6 14 Gibson City 6 33 BASKETBALL Opponent Paxton Champaign 66 56 Watseka 59 58 Oak wood 54 59 Hoopeston 49 60 I )anville-Schlarman 48 40 Rantoul 67 58 Gibson City 36 62 Farmer City 40 90 Oak wood 61 62 Hoopeston 51 52 Watseka 76 64 Monticello 36 53 1 )anville-Schlarman 37 39 Robcrts-Thawville 58 51 Gibson City 52 58 Clifton Central 48 50 Rantoul 57 60 Paxton Holiday Tournament St. Joe-Ogden 55 63 Gibson City 71 67 Lexington 46 74 Paxton placed third in this tournament Regional Tournament Fisher 52 72 Rantoul 52 59 Clifton Central 64 50 Paxton placed second in the regional. VARSITY TRACK Dual Paxton 84 Gibson City 48 Triangular Cissna Park 36 Paxton 92 Hast Lynn 50 Triangular Gilman 29, £ Paxton 115 Fisher 22xfz Triangular Watseka 58 Paxton 69 St. Anne 32 Triangular Rantoul 85 Gibson City 23 Paxton 51 Triangular Forrest-Strawn- Paxton 10 2xk Wing 43 6 Mahomet- Dual Paxton 67 Seymour 21 Hoopeston 69 Kossville Track Carnival—Paxton fifth Georgetown Relays—Paxton eleventh in Class A Mat toon Track and Field Carnival— Paxton tie for seventh. Class B. Ford County Track Meet—Paxton first Hoopeston Relays—Paxton fourth Wauseca Conference Track and Field Meet—Paxton second District Track Results—Paxton tie for eleventh Pantagraph Track Honor Roll—Paxton tie for eighth GOLF Pistrict at Normal Player Score Eric Baquero 76 (39,37) Rick Schimanski 86 ( 43,43) Dave Swanson 92 (46,46) Conference Player Score Rick Schimanski 86 (43,43) Eric Baquero 86 ( 43,43) Dave Swanson 94 (47,47) Vernon Moline 98 (49,49) John Pedcn 109 ( 55,54) 43 Awards Lettermen LETTERMEN Football: Darrel Carlson, Steve Coplea, Greg Douglas, Mark Fox, Jack Freehill, Kirk Lambert, Steve Lower, Dennis Reeve, Phil Stagen, Pat Smith, Tom Swengel, Rick Vaughn, Jim Wheeler, Greg Anderson, Stuart Anderson, Ron Apperson, Bill Boon, Ken Caissc, Dennis Dazey, Boh Hancock, Terry Lee, John McCabe. John Morris, Bob Overstreet, Jack Schuldt, Don Smith, Greg Whitcomb, Fred Harwcger, manager; Jim Rasmus, manager; Dan Eppclheimer, manager. Basketball: Ron Birkey, Steve Coplca, Greg Douglas, Mark Fox, Phil Stagen, Rick Vaughn, Max Guthrie. Rod Kingston, Doug Noble, Ken Rinkcnbcrger, James Griffin, manager; Dan Eppel-heimer, manager. Track: Rick Vaughn. Dan Hileman. John Morris, Boh Overstreet, Darell Wolfe, manager; Dan Eppclheimer, manager; James Griffin, manager. Golf: Eric Baquero. AWARDS Football: Best Tackier. Rick Vaughn; Best Blocker. Steve Lower; Most Valuable Player, Phil Stagen; Most Improved Player, Greg Whitcomb; All- Conference: Phil Stagen, Offensive and Defensive Guard; Jack Freehill, Offensive Center; Steve Lower, Offensive Tackle; Rick Vaughn, Defensive End; Steve Coplea, Defensive Back; Jim Wheeler. Defensive Guard. Honorable Mention; Dennis Reeve, Offense; Greg I )ouglas. Defense; Co-Captains: ’68— Steve Coplca. Phil Stagen; ’69—Bill Boon. John Morris. Little All-State, Jack Freehill. offensive center. Basketball: All-Conference, Steve Coplca; Honorable Mention, Rick Vaughn; Honorary Captain, Rick Vaughn; Most Valuable player, Steve Coplea; Best Defensive player. Rick Vaughn; Top Rehoundcr, Rod Kingston; Frec-Throw Award, Doug Noble; Sportsmanship Award, Rod Kingston. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Leading Free Thrower: Larry Rolle Leading Rebounder: Dan Caisse FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Best Field Goal Percentage: Mike Moore Best Free Throw Percentage: Paul Meuser FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Best Tackle: Jim Peden Top: Football co-captains, Stagen and Coplea, receive their letters. Center: Most Improved and Most Valuable Player awards presented by the Paxton Record to Freehill and Whitcomb. Bottom Left: Doug Noble received the highest percentage of free throws. Right: “Griff” adds to his long list of manager’s letters. Team Awards The Paxton Mustangs received many honors and awards this year in their athletic program. In football, Paxton won 5 and lost 3. However, all five wins and only one of the losses came in Wauseca Conference play. The “Year of the Mustangs” brought the conference championship and first place trophy to PCHS for the first time since 1940. In basketball, Paxton received the third place trophy in the Holiday Tournament, and in the Wauseca Conference the Mustangs placed third. At the end of the season, though, they beat the champs and the runners-up each once. Central-Clifton beat PCHS in the championship game of the Regional. Paxton did very well in the two main track events of the year, placing first in the Ford County Track Meet and second in the Conference meet. Far Left: Conference champs al last! Center Left: A key to the city on Victory day. Center Right: Holiday tournament hosts took 3rd place. Far Right: Track season came, and guess who had the best team in Ford County. Varsity Football “Hit, that’s the name of the game. Hazard, and first.” Coming back start, the Mus- tangs (o ow §f£A nations of Coach Henderson, Danville Schlarman early ifcl season for an essential conference win. A well-fought defeat at Kankakee West View was followed by four straight conference victories. The tough Paxton defense came through, allowing an average of five and one third points per game this season in conference play. For the first time in twenty-eight years the squad presented our school with the Wauscca Conference trophy. Because of a stingy defense which lejded very few and infrequent ivns and hard-earned yards, nij|P flly received the ball in excelled ;ition. A strong running attac f| jlang- erous passing game w balanced. veil- Front Hois.-: Pat Smith. Stuart Anderson. Hob Overstreet, Ore ; Whitcomb, Hill Hoon. Don Smith, Dennis Reeve, Mark Fox, Jim Wheeler, Jim Griffin. Row 2: Dan Caisse. Dennis Dazey, Hob Hancock, Kirk Lambert. Rick Vaughn, Terry Lee, Greg Anderson, Jack Schuldt, Jack Frechill, Darrell Carlson. Back Rots: Ron Apperson, Mike Russell. John McCabe, John Morris, Greg Douglas. Phil Stagcn, Steve Copica, Steve Lower, Ken Caisse. Varsity Basketball Sometimes up, sometimes down, this year’s varsity squad had one of the most exciting seasons in a long time. This unpredictable team upset Danville-Schlarman, halting their Conference winning string at 49, and then was humiliated by Roberts-Thawville in the ensuing game. After being humbled during the final week before tournaments, Paxton dropped down Clifton-Central, ranked 19th in the state and second among small schools, and Rantoul, who placed second in the Wauseca Conference. With four men of the first six returning, these victories seem to show the shape of things to come. The Mustangs in action. Front Row: Phil Stagcn, Eric Baquero, Rick Vaughn, Mark Fox, Ken Rinkenbcrger, Steve Coplea. Back Row: Greg Douglas, Larry Rolle, Ron Birkey, Doug Noble, Rod Kingston, Max Guthrie. 47 l:ront Roxo: Kandy Burklund, Kick Schimanski. Duane Seim, Bruce Hayse, Tony Lewis, Mike Johnson. Row 2: John Morris. Dan Hileman, Kon Apperson, Bill Boon, Boh Overstreet, Don Smith, Dan Beer. Back Row: Kod Bixby, Fred Harwcger, Kick Vaughn, Jack Schuldt, Kod Kingston, Max Guthrie, Kirk Lambert, Terry Lee, Wes Morris. Varsity Track The past season was one of the best campaigns ever enjoyed by a Paxton team. Numerous school records were broken by our athletes and the highest score in triangular meets were a regular procedure for this year’s trackmen. Guided by Coach Zimmerman, the squad established a tradition of winning and gained new respect from their rivals. Paxton has had an abund-ance of weight men, and this year’s group was no exception. School records in the shot put and discus were smashed no less than six times. Records were also set in the two-mile run and the 220 yard dash. AS Front Row: David Spain, Jeff Apland, Jim Steiner, Denny Harr, Gerald Hcmpcl, Mark Guthrie. Hack Row: Jim Dorsey, Jim Wesslund, Tony Lee, Mike Tipsord, Paul Elmore, John Pacey, Danny Swan. Absent from picture—Mark Mullinax. Coach Zimmerman coached an excellent Frosh-Soph track team, as well as the varsity. Combining a fine group of young, promising freshmen and veteran sophomores, the squad won the Paxton Frosh-Soph Invitational with 85 points, rolling past several notable oppon- ents. With fine sprinters, excellent distance men and plenty of field' men, the group was certainly well-balanced. Many of the sophomores participated in varsity track events, also. Paxton beats Gibson. Frosh Soph Track 49 Sophomore Football Front Row: Hob Dyer, (icrald Hempel, Denny Barr, Danny Swan, Mike Vcdder, Mark Mullinax, Jim Pcden, Jim Steiner, David Spain, Terry Lewis, Doup Parsons. Back Rote: Jim Wesslund, Mike Tipsord, Barry Hcifncr, Dan Caissc, Joe McCabe, David Mayhew, Dennis Hush, Tony Lee, Randy Mills. Sophomore Football is a step in the rough process of building an excellent varsity performer. The sophomores played well, coasting in to a 4-2-1 overall record and achieving a 4-1-1 record in Wauseca Conference action. These young men were not only skilled, but also dedicated. They learned that work can return rewards. Fans of the Paxton Mustangs can look forward to this group’s joining the juniors next year, and to winning more Wauseca Conference Crowns. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL SCORES Opponent Paxton I )an ville-Schlarman 0 18 Kankakee Westview 20 12 Hoopcston 6 12 Watseka 19 19 Oakwood 0 18 Gibson City 0 12 Rantoul 13 6 56 Sophomore Basketball Front Row: Denny Barr. Dan Swan. Kick Carden. Mark Guthrie. Jim Dorsey. Back Row: Dan Caisse, Larry Kolle, Jamie Kussell, Mike Tipsord, Tony Lee, Joe McCabe. Absent from picture: Mark Mullinax. Rebounding from a mediocre seven and seven freshman campaign, this year’s sophomore squad put together a fine sixteen and five record. Balanced scoring, tough rebounding, and a hustling “40” defense paved the way for this year’s successful season. The high point of the year for most of the players was the victory over the Rantoul team. Having never beaten this Rantoul squad before, it was a thrill for all team members. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL SCORES Opponent Paxton Champaign Centennial 40 52 Watseka 55 43 Oak wood 43 41 Hoopeston 20 56 Mahomet 34 46 I )anville-Schlarman 34 33 Rantoul 61 46 Gibson City 43 61 Farmer City 34 52 Oak wood 53 63 Hoopeston 38 48 Watseka 51 56 Monticello 28 50 I )anville-Schlarman 51 47 Roberts-Thaw ville 43 62 Gibson City 43 58 Clifton Central 38 65 Rantoul 50 54 Oaku’ood Tournament Georgetown 38 68 Champaign Central 55 45 Oakwood 51 60 Freshman Football Despite a seemingly poor showing in the win column, the Freshmen football team gave promise of improvement as the year wore on. Although not always imprene-trable, the defense showed a tendency to give less yardage as the year went on. This fact points up the ability of Coach John Moomaw. Hard work, dedication, diligent practice sessions, and the desire for personal and team improvement were the outstanding traits of the freshman squad. FRESHMEN FOOTBALL SCORES Opponent Rant oul 40 PaxU 0 Urbana 18 7 Hoopeston 49 0 Gilman 14 0 Gibson City 27 6 VVatseka 39 6 Onarga 54 0 Front Row: Randy Swan, Jim Frette, Richard Arnold, Roy Parkin, Tom Johnson, Jim Apland. John Cochran, Mike Judge, Doug Swanson. Randy Bell. Rack Rote: Rick Atkins, Dave Carlson. Jeff Robertson, Marc Ristow, Steve Massey, Jim Peden, Richard Hoch, Marc Decker, Kent Houston, Mark Link. The Freshmen, although usually on the short end of the score, played their best. They worked on the fundamental plays and moves needed for a winning team, and Mr. Cange, their coach, tried to play everyone, giving each boy much-needed experience. Conditioning and sportsmanship were basic principles taught by Coach Cange. A record of two wins and eight losses proves that one does not have to win every game to have a successful season. One worthy adversary the Frosh put down was one of Paxton’s old rivals, Gibson City. Having finished the first stage of training, this group is eager to continue next year. Front Rote: Leland Adkins, John Cochran, Mark I.ink, Tom Johnson, Garrcy Holdrcith. Rozc 2: Bill Burgess, Jim Peden, Kick Adkins, Norbert Sanders, I )an Schwartz. Hack Rozc: Paul Mcuser, Marc Ristow, Kay McLendon, Mike Moore, Kick Hoch, Mike Herriott. Freshman Basketball Opponent Raxton Watseka 67 37 Cissna Park 57 31 Gibson City 55 49 Kantoul 38 28 Watseka 48 32 Gibson City 47 50 St. Joe-Ogden 63 44 Watseka 52 42 Cissna Park 41 44 Kantoul 60 40 53 Led by lettermen Rick Schiman-ski, Dave Swanson, and Eric Baq-uero, last year’s golf team produced a successful season. A slow start at the beginning of the year hurt the team, but the squad jelled about mid-season and really began to move. Since the golf team was composed of only four seniors and six underclassmen, a powerful nucleus for future squads was developed. Practices and home meets are held at the Lakeview Country Club in Loda, Illinois. Helots: The “Old Fro” and his 9-iron. rt .. o I. Golf Team Front Rozv: Gary Swanson, Duane Johnson, Kick Schimanski, Kick Nelson, Scott Hoover. Back Rozv: Jim Hatfield, John Peden, Vernie Moline, Dave Swanson, Eric Baquero. Sports Informals Tot : The team shook off the minor aches ami went on to the top of the conference; “You’re in by a mile, Shag!” Center: “M-m-m! Sealtest is the best!” Tlie faculty, employing some controversial tactics, came out on top in intramural basketball; The anchor man severs the tape. Below: The football banquet included blocking and tackling awards along with letters for the entire team; Max gets his leg taped before the big game. Varsity Cheerleaders 56 The Paxton Mustangs were back' ed this year by a large group of rousing fans, led by the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders’ job of instilling pep and spirit into the crowd was easy because it was well worth cheering for the Mustangs. During the start of basketball season, the cheerleaders received new uniforms from the Athletic Department. These were well-deserved and appreciated. The cheerleaders showed the true spirit of sportsmanship and friendliness when they entertained the Gibson City cheerleaders at a dinner preceeding the Gibson-Pax-ton clash. Left: Vala Harr, Jancnc Miller, Cindy Quivey, Chris Martin, captain; Jane Wilson, Kendra Workman. Betoic: Susie Miller, Junior alternate; Janet Johnson, Freshman alternate; Terry 1 human, Senior alternate. Front Row: Anita Bclongea, Karen Fuoss. Row 2: Barb Lambert, Cindy Custer. Hack Row: Diane Miller. Physical Education “Ladies, either keep your mouths shut, or five laps around the gym.” . . . “Alright, clowns!” . . . “Show ers!” . . . “Straighten your squads, ladies.” . . . Just a sample of many of the everyday comments made in the locker rooms by the PE faculty. This group of teachers has three new members this year, who have joined Mr. Zimmerman in trying to improve our physical shapes and conditions. This certainly presents a never - ending job for Miss Peterson, Mrs. Switzer, and Mr. Moomaw. Many of the PCHS students have received the side benefits of the various sports introduced in P.E. this year: falling off the balance beam, bouncing off the trampoline, getting a sock stuck in the springs of the tramp and inventing a new drop, getting a concussion in folk dancing, and wet towel fights in the locker rooms. Added to the curriculum this year are wrestling, hockey, basketball, tumbling, and archery. P.E. is the period of the day to get rid of those “thoughts” that have been bothering you and those around you all day. Here is an opportunity to put some action into those feelings you have about that teacher who gets on your nerves, a chance to get away from the peace and quiet of the class room or study hall ... a real opportunity to “let off steam.” Whether one likes P.E. or not, it does teach one sportsmanship, teamwork, and group participation, as well as tolerance for others. These qualities are the sort that will be beneficial during the rest of each student’s life. PCHS has its own Physical Fitness program. 59 62 National Honor Society To further an interest in scholarship, honor, and service is the goal of the National Honor Society. Becoming a member of the National Honor Society is the highest honor a student can receive. A major project of the organ- ization is the awarding of a scholarship to a deserving senior, and a tutoring service for students was initiated this year. New members were inducted during a candlelight ceremony in February. •'rant Roto: Janene Miller, Vice-President; Chris Martin, Secretary. Row 2: Mrs. Hoden, Sponsor. Rack Row: Dennis Keep, President; Roger Houston, Treasurer. Above: The X.H.S. worked in the refreshment stand for their projectv Retow: A tutoring service was rendered by X.H.S. veterans. Front Row: Beth Rodeen, Terry Dunnan, Fat Carlson, Chris Martin, Jancnc Miller, Amy Dunivent. Row 2: Ken Rinkenberger, Barb Volden, Rick Nelson, Linda Taylor, Lavern Sanders, Janice Shumate. Row 3: Dennis Reep, Charles McQueen, Roger Houston, Mike Ingold, Bob Overstreet, Dennis Reeve. Back Row: Dennis Dazey, Jo Deen Moore, Max Guthrie, Rod Kingston. Jim Rasmus, Sue Schwartz. 63 Latin Club The purpose of the Junior Classic-al League is to keep the torch of Classical civilization alight. Members of the Latin Club become life members of the Junior Classical League, and in keeping with the organization’s purpose, Latin Club attempts to bring an awareness of the ancient cultures of Rome closer to its members. Interesting and varied programs for the meetings during the year ended with the Roman Banquet. “All Roads Lead to Rome” was the theme of the Banquet this year. The Latin Club also did its part to help the needy. A Christmas tree was supplied for the Nursing Home. Most important, the good ship Hope was sent on its way, partially financed by Latin Club funds. Latin Club members enjoy their annual Roman Banquet. A familiar sight to Latin Club members. 64 I4rout Row: Kathy Williams, Fred Harweger, Tony Lee, Dave Johnson, Brad Jones, Sue Schwartz, Pam Carlson, DcRinda 1 )arr, Jeanne Blaschka, Connie Gritton, Roxanne Cookson, Joan Thalman, Jo Deen Moore, Steve Johnson. Row 2: Mrs. Veatch, Sponsor; Gwenn Selby, Charles Owens, Terry Dunnan, Kris Shilts, Wilma Fox, Cindy Pool, Linda Parsons, Sharon Sanders, Chris Martin, Debbie Ristow, Amy Dunivent, Cheryl Peters, Janene Miller, Chris Leider, Doug Parsons. Row 3: Janice Shumate, Pam Glazik, Donna Johnson, Barb Phillips, Debbie Sennert, Annette Frichtl, Kathie Eichelberger, Marlena Skonbcrg, Beth Rodeen, Vala Harr, Scott Hoover, Debbie Ross, Linda Currie, Jennifer van der Veen, Sherri Griswold. Row 4: Pam Robbins, Charles Robbins, Charles McQueen, Barb Bloomquist, Vicki Tucker, Dennis Reeve, Mark Fox, Denny Barr, Danny Swan, Ken Rinkenberger, Steve Dunivent, Wendy Workman, Sandy Younkcr, Rita Tammcn, Janice Yancey. Row 5: Dave Rule, Steve Cole, Duane Johnson, Dan Hileman, Patty Plackctt, Barb Volden, Gary Owens, Roger Houston, Dennis Keep, Gwen Bauer, Trudy Gordon, Don Forrest, Mary Anne Rasmussen, Eric Baquero. Back Row: Mike Ingold, Gene St. Louis, Greg Gibbs, Kirk Lambert, Rick Vaughn, Steve Lower, Steve Coplea, Jack Freehill, Tom Swengel, Rod Kingston, Jeff Apland, Dan Beer. 66 Reflector Beautifully colored end sheets featuring the Paxton Marching Band and Marching Band leaders were the product of an imaginative yearbook staff. Requiring a large amount of funds to create this annual publica-tion, this group diligently sold advertisements and worked at candy sales every Friday. Writing copy, sizing numerous pictures, using the slide rule, draw-ing pages, learning to use cameras, and hours of paperwork are some of the tedious jobs of producing the Reflector. This year’s staff has succeeded in publishing what they hope is an interesting yearbook. Left to Right: Larry Rollc, Janice Yancey, Rod Kingston, Fred Harweger, Pat Carlson, Ken Rinkcnbcrgcr, Kendra Workman, Mark Mullinax, Sandy Stewart, Beth Rodeen, Connie Gritton, Gwenn Selby, Wendy Workman, Gale Hudkins. Mr Wells instructs the staff in the The REFLECTOR staff enjoys sign-art of sizing pictures. autograph pages, too. Blue Gold The staff of the Blue and Gold learned the meaning of the word work as they struggled to meet deadlines this year. Following their schedule, the Blue and Gold pub- lished six issues. Its articles, of interest to all, were written by both faculty and students, making it a truly “all-school” newspaper. Left to Right: Mr. Guyot, Sponsor; Steve Johnson, Barb Volden, Co-Editors. Front Row: Ginny Patton, Barb Volden, Steve Johnson, Mary Anne Rasmussen, Trudy Gordon. Row 2: Greg Gibbs, Jane Quinlan, Diane Kenner, Gale Hud-kins, Cheryl Peters. Brenda Hanesford. Back Rote: Larry Rolle, Jack Freehill, Rod Kingston, Ken Rinkenbergcr, Gwen Bauer. 67 Front Row. Galinda Deason, Point Chairman; Margie Thatcher, Vice President; Wendy Workman, President; Sue Schwartz, Treasurer. Back Row. Mary Kay Anderson, Parliamentarian; Debby Thomas, Secretary; Cindy Lynch, Reporter-Historian; Pat Apland, Assistant Point Chairman. 'I he G.A.A. has an awards banquet yearly. For the second year the Girls’ Athletic Association entered a float in the Homecoming competition and won one of the prizes. Instead of the second prize, they won the first prize of $15.00 for the best club float. Their after-school activities this year included bowling, tumbling, basketball, badminton, and volleyball. Some activities that were introduced this year were swimming, skiing, and ice skating. Along with their annual Daddy Date Night, the G.A.A. held an installation tea, and a combination scavenger hunt and wiener roast. Girls Athletic Association Front Rote: Debbie Albers, Chris Leider, Mary Kay Anderson, Jan Sollars, Janice St. Louis. Joyce St. Louis, Pat Apland, Chris Maxey, Diane Terrell. Gloria Baker. Row 2: Rita Tammcn. Wendy Workman. Debbie W'ilson. Vicki Alfano, Yvonne Rollins, Carolyn Hanes, Peggy George. Row 3: Heather Reynolds, Jo Xault, Barb Reeve, Krissann Jones, Melody Oats, Gale Hudkins, Debbie Craft, Jcannic Elliott, Cindy Lynch, Diane Elson. Row 4: Susan Naugle, Sue Rasmus, Kathy Shallenberger, Debbie Leider, Debbie Ehmcn, Jeannie Evcritt, Debbie Ross, Cnvenn Selby. Carol Ziebr, Linda Corbin, Marsha Maxey. Rack Row: Kim Erwin, Debbie Olson, Nancy McBain. Betty Engclbrccht. Lu Ann Cliff, Ann Peterson. Debby Thomas, Galinda Deason, Margie Thatcher, Mary Anne Rasmussen, Julie Beer, Sue Schwartz, Mrs. Switzer, Sponsor. I. C. E. ICE Club members are juniors and seniors in the Interrelated Cooperative Education program. In February, this group visited Illinois State University and the State Farm office in Bloomington, Illinois. They entered a float in the Homecoming parade. Money - making projects were a refreshment stand at one of the basketball games, and candy and bake sales during the noon hour. Eleven ICE students belong to the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, for which any student attending a technical or junior college, or participating in ICE, is eligible. In April, Paxton sent representatives to Springfield to attend the state VICA Conference. Front Row: Brenda Hanesford, Treasurer ; Kathy Williams, Secretary. Row 2: Mark Preston, President; Gary Miller, Sgt.-at-Arms; Mike Roche, Historian. Rack Row: Don Jones, Vice-President; Mr. Beenenga, Sponsor. 70 Front Roic: Brenda Hanesford, Karen Elkins, Debbie Roy, Kathy Williams, Bill Brethorst. Row 2: Linda Steiner, Cheryl Ryberg, Gayle Edwards, Marlene Shreves, Gary Atteberry. Row 3: Gary Eichelbcrger, Clark Baicr, Mark Preston, Mike Roche, David Lackey, Steve Welch. Rack Row; Don Jones, Pat Smith. Gary Miller, Wayne Johnson, Bill Peden. Front Rote: S. Hoover, B. Good-win, T. Dunnan, L. Taylor, L. Parsons, L. Currie, B. Rodeen, C. Martin, J. Miller, A. Dunivent, C. Peters. Row 2: Mrs. Lukcns, Sponsor; R. Houston, D. Rule, C. McQueen, M. Ingold, D. Reeve, L. Curtis, G. Bauer, M. Rasmussen, K. Eichelberger, K. Hendcr-shott, B. Voldcn. Row 3: R. Overstreet, J. Stone, 1). Reep, S. Cole, G. Owens, D. Hileman, 1). Forrest, B. Jones, G. Whitcomb, R. Apperson, S. Johnson. Ron 4: J. Rasmus, S. Anderson, J. Free-hill, C. Douglas, S. Coplea, T. Swcngcl, F. Harwegcr, E. Baq- uero, M. Fox, V. Nauglc. Rack Rorv: R. Nimon, K. Lambert, R. Vaughn, S. Lower, J. Moore, C. Mcuser, M. Guthrie, S. Cat row, I). Noble, D. Johnson, S. Schwartz. Every other Tuesday of the month Science Club meets with its sponsor, Mrs. Lukens. Students eligible to be members of this club must be enrolled in chemistry, Advanced BSCS, biology, or physics. Various projects are demonstrated at the meetings by the members. Seniors in the club anticipate taking a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Science Club A field trip was made, on March 7, to an open house on Science-Engineering at the University of Illinois. Several candy sales have been sponsored by the club to raise money for these trips. Because the club has grown to twice its size, it has been necessary for the Juniors in the club to plan a project in order to assure their memberships for next year. 71 Pep Club This year is the year for anniver-saries in many of Paxton High School’s organizations. The spirit-boosters, Paxton High’s Pep Club, easily rate being included among the most important anniversaries for they have enthusiastically supported the Mustangs for fifteen years. In collaboration with their new sponsors, Mrs. Switzer and Miss Sharon Petersen, the Pep Club has produced new ideas and methods of showing our boys that the school is behind them all the way. The Paxton High School Pep Club first appeared in its traditional gold vests and its new blue culottes during the Homecoming Parade. They’re at all football and basketball games, both at home and away. Loyalty and spirit are the keys to the Pep Club’s success. It has always been and will continue to be ready to support the Mustangs, with enthusiasm and confidence, wherever they go. 72 Above: Pep Club pulls the Mustangs through. Below: They applaud a fine play. Front Roto: Miss Petersen, Sponsor; Susie Miller, Historian. Row 2: Margie Thatcher, Parliamentarian; Sharon Maulding, Secretary; Jane Wilson, Vice-President. Back Row: Liz Curtis, President; Sandy Younkcr, Treasurer. Front Row: Vala Harr. Kendra Workman, Janene Miller, Chris Martin, Cindy Quivcy, Jane Wilson. Row 2: Cindy Custer, Diane Elson, Susie Miller, Margo Miller, Diana Miller, Kathy Collins. Pam Frump, Paula Smith, Joyce St. Louis, Janice St. Louis, Mary Kay Anderson, Debbie Albers, Janet Johnson. Row 3: Joan Thalmann, Betty Smith. Jane Volden, Sharon Maulding, Susan N'augle, Janice Wilson, Diana Puffenbarger, Sharon Sanders, Sue Beasley, Terry 1 Human, Rhonda Adkins, Cindy Shilts, Jane Marshall, Pam Carlson. Row 4: Dianne Apperson, Debbie Sennert, Peggy George, Donna Johnson, Marietta Skonbcrg, Debbie Shilts, Rita Tammen, Debbie Ross, Gwenn Selby, Karen Fuoss, Anita Belongea, C hris Maxey, Barbara Lambert. Rack Row: Jo Decn Moore, Li . Curtis. Trudy Gordon, Judy Ross, Mary Anne Rasmussen, Margie Thatcher, Galinda Deason, Vicki Tomak, Barb Volden, Nancy Plackett, Pam Robbins, Gayle Edwards, Sandy Younker, Jo Schimanski. 73 Lettermen’s Club Lettermen’s Club is made up of athletes who have been awarded letters in a varsity sport. The organization is dedicated to helping athletes in all phases of sports. Many times the athletic department is unable to provide the funds required for the purchase of sports equipment, then enter the heroes: our Lettermen’s Club. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Henderson, they plan activities to raise the money. This year the Lettermen have teamed up with the loyal Boosters’ Club to invest in a 7-man sled for the football team, hoping they may repeat their Conference championship. •'row Row: Phil Stagen, President. Row 2: Kick Vaughn, Vice-President; Mr. Henderson, Sponsor; Tom Swengel, Secretary. Back Row: Greg Douglas, Treasurer. 74 Letter men’s Club runs the refreshment stand at a Basketball game. Left Front Row. Jim Wheeler, Eric Baquero, Jim Griffin, Fred Harweg-er. Row 2: Phil Stagen, Greg Douglas, John Morris, Dan Hileman. Row 3: Steve Coplea, kick Vaughn, Steve Lower, Tom Swengel, Rod Kingston. Back Row: Kirk Lambert, Boh Overstreet. Rick sells priceless “?” at the Letterman’s Club Auction. 75 Future Homemakers Of America 76 The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization with clubs all over the world. The clubs have many worthy purposes, some of which are: to promote a growing appreciation of the jobs and satisfaction of homemaking; to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership; to work for a good home and family life for all; to promote international good will; to foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life; to provide wholesome individual and group recreation; to further interest in home economics. During the year, the F.H.A. does many interesting things. At the evening meetings, mothers are invited so that mother and daughter can share together. This year the club had a Christmas party. Each spring they have a rally with twenty-three other schools. Every June the president is sent to a leadership training meeting at Illinois State University. Here she learns about the programs for the coming year and how to execute them. The F.H.A. also shares various meetings with the F.F.A., both moneymaking and social. They cooperated during football season, as they operated the refreshment stand and jointly they go caroling at Christmas time. Barb Foster receives Betty Crocker Award. Seated: Diane Keller, Treasurer; Kay Wyman, Vice-President; Barbara Foster, President; I .inda Long, Secretary; Sue Rasmus, Reporter; Betty Engelbrecht, Second Vice-President. Standing: Debbie Hcrriott, Vice-President of Recreation; Patty Jones, Vice-President of Projects; Debbie Wilson, Historian. Front Row: Robin Morris, Pat Apland, Diana Terrell, Patty Jones, Laura Gritton, Sue Rasmus. Row 2: Carol Ziehr, Linda Long, Linda Corbin, Cynthia McLendon, Alice Atchison. Row 3: Debbie Wilson. Diane Keller, Debbie Herriott, Galinda Deason, Ann Peterson, Vicki Alfano. Hack Row: Chris Swanson, Delaine Fruhling, Barb Foster, Kay Wyman, Betty Engelbrecht, Barb Carter. Future Farmers Of America The Paxton Chapter of Future Farmers of America currently holds the rating as one of the top chapters in the nation and Illinois. The chapter has been rated as one of the top four chapters in the state for the past several years. At the state F.F.A. convention, held last June in Champaign, the Paxton Chapter received many honors. It was awarded first place for American Heritage and received a second place award for their cooperative activities. In the national convention held last fall in Kansas City, Missouri, the chapter gained the silver emblem award, one of only several so designated for 1968 achievements. The Paxton chapter is celebrating its 40th year in operation, having been chartered as a member of the F.F.A. in 1929. Front Row: Larry Schwing, President; Phil Stagen, Vice-President; Richard Winklcman, Secretary; Tom Sauer, Treasurer. Back Rote: Mike Short, Sentinel; Mike Merges, Chaplain; Mr. Rohlfing, Sponsor; Dennis Dazey, Reporter; Dave Rohlfing, Parliamentarian. Front Row: Don Holland, Paul Albers, Terry Lewis, Steve Seim, Hob Lindgren. Rozv 2: Tom Sauer, Larry Schwing, Rick Nelson, Rich Winkelman, Gary Lindstrom. Row 3: Jim Frette, Mike Short, Larry Abbe, Dennis Fairchild, Mike Evans. Hob Lundquist. Ron' 4: Mark Maulding, Robert Engelbrecht, Newton Anderson, Darwin Hrown, Ken Rinken-berger. Rote 5: Alan Maulding, Mike Herges, Doug Harringcr, Dennis Dazey, Curt Teesdale, Mike Vedder. Hack Row: Phil Stagen, Leonard Larimer, Greg Anderson, Jack Schuldt, Dave Rohlfing. Absent from picture: Ron Case, Jim Wesslund. 79 Tof Left: Mr. Flcssner speaks on law day. F.F.A. and Reflector held a delicious chicken barbecue supper at the High School. Kansas City, here we come! The boys cooked the chicken over a huge barbecue. Bottom Left: Tom Sauer’s winning corn field. Kansas City, We’re here! The F.F.A. members always make a profit from their popcorn stand. Heavy equipment in the Ag room. 80 Above, Front Row: Jeff Fairchild, Koyce Baier, Paula Lambert, Linda Taylor, Connie Gritton, Mr. Griggs. Sponsor. Row 2: Kick Brown, David Spain, Debbie I.eider, Virginia Thatcher, Vivian Reynolds, Phyllis Welch. Back Rote: Maurie Saldeen, Wesley John- son, Sharron Riggleman, Evelyn Turner. The members of the library club set up a tree to prepare the library for the festive season. Library Club The Library Club, in its seventh year of service, is twice as big as last year. Some of its duties consist of checking books in and out, check' ing inventory, and helping students with problems concerning the use of the library. Their biggest job is the task of reading and evaluating new books. These books, after being read by two of the student librae ians and one teacher, appear on the library shelves for anyone to read. 81 Industrial Education Club Right, Front Row: R. Roy, E. Winkle-man. L. McBain. K. Streff, R. Span-hook, C. Cox. Row 2: J. Taylor, R. Carden, M. Kingrcn, J. Glad, S. Nelson, J. Wheeler, C. Roemer. Row 3: D. Caisse, R. Camp, B. Jones, I). Beer, M. Decker, G. St. Louis. Back Row: C. Gilmore, J. Rollins, T. Shaffer, N. McFarland, G. Stcdwell, W. Boon. Belozv, Front Row: J. Wheeler, Treasurer; W. Boon, President; G. St. Louis. Secretary. Back Row: 1). Beer, Vice President; M. Kingrcn, Sgt.-at-Arms; Mr. Reeder, Sponsor. The purpose of the Industrial Education Club is to create a deep interest in industrial arts, to foster high ideals, and an appreciation of the dignity of work. This year’s group, under the supervision of Mr. Reeder, has started the construction of fifteen podiums for the faculty’s convenience. They have also been striving to build up their funds for their annual group outing in the early summer. Front Roiv: Sue Schwartz, Mr. Kingston, Bill Boon. Row 2: Mr. Shields, Mike Moore, Mr. Beenenga, Mr. Guyot, Terry Dunnan, Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. Fiorillo, Sharon Sanders. Student- Faculty Board The Student-Faculty Board is one of the most important organ-izations in our school. It coordinates relations between students, faculty, and the administration. They have no special dates set for meetings, but assemble at the President’s discretion. Many special meetings have been held before and after school. The Board consists of two Student Council members selected at-large by the members of the Student Council, four students (one each elected from the Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes), the Student Council sponsor, and five faculty members chosen by the teachers from the Paxton High teaching personnel. 83 Student Council These “leaders of today” will become the “leaders of tomorrow.” Student government at Paxton Community High School was start-ed in 1926. That year class assemblies and the Student Council were first organized. Otis McQuiston served the first Student Council as President and Helen Newman was secretary. Each class was represented by three students. I-rout Rote: Terry Dunnan, Treasurer; Vala Harr, Vice-President; Mr. Gray, Sponsor. Back Row: Ken Kinkcnbergcr, President; Mr. Shields, Advisor; Wendy Workman, Secretary. Top Left: A gymnist entertains at a Student Council assembly. PCHS AFS display. Touche! Bottom left: Juniors won hall decorating contest. Kubinoff and his violin. Our present Student Council has changed since the first one in 1926, but the goals of each member are still the same: to be the voice of the school, to represent each mem-ber of the school, and to promote school spirit. With the help of its sponsors, Mr. Shields and Mr. Gray, it plans and sponsors events and activities; and it co-ordinates with other organizations. This year the Student Council sponsored the AFS Dinner. The proceeds go to the AFS, in order that they may bring a foreign exchange student to Paxton. The Student Council sponsors Mrs. Baquero’s concert, with the proceeds going into a scholarship for a needy and worthy senior. The Student Council also sponsored Homecoming, Fun Night, sock hops, the hall Christmas decoration contest and organized the Student-Faculty Board elections. Front Rote: Jane Voldcn, Chris Maxey, Jane Quinlan, Wendy Workman. Row 2: Terry Dunnan, Jennifer van tier Veen, Barb Goodwin, Vala Harr. Row 3: Gwenn Selby, Gale Hudkins, Ron Apperson, Jeff Robertson. Row 4: Ken Rinkenberger, Cindy Quivey, Tom Swengel, Larry Abbe. Back Row: Bob Overstreet, Larry Rolle, Rod Kingston, Don Smith, Phil Stagen. 85 A.F.S. The American Field Service Committee is in charge of raising funds for a foreign student to attend Paxton High School each year. With Mrs. Fiorillo as sponsor, they have been actively involved in many moneymaking projects, the most outstanding being the annual American Field Service Banquet, held in April. I:r°ut Row: Jennifer van der Veen, Wendy Workman. Hack Row: Ken Rinkenberger, Cindy Quivey, Mrs. Fiorillo, Rod Kingston. Mr. “D” For the last four years the students of Paxton High School have been paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Louis Dallagicomo, who was a member of the Paxton High Shool faculty until an automobile accident on July, 1965. The scholarship fund was organized to assist one graduate each year for four years. This is the last year the scholarship will be offered to senior class members. 86 Mr. and Mrs. Munzer, Mr. “IV”s parents, watch the Class Day activities with Mr. Zimmerman. hr on! Row: Mrs. Fiorillo, Mr. Vander Ghcynst. Back Row: Mr. Kingston, Mr. Zimmerman. Marching Band Leaders Front Row: Majorette: Cindy Quivcy, Roiv 2: Twirlers: Gloria Baker, Connie Reitz, Heather Reynolds. Rack Row: Lettergirls: Addy Schofield, Pat Carlson. Linda Currie, Barb Bloom-quist, Vicki Tucker, Peggy George, Vicki Al-lano. 87 Music Librarians And Officers Front Row: Donna Fulton, Cindy Pool, Linda Currie, Jo Schimanski, Mr. Reeves, Sponsor. Back Row: Heather Reynolds, Kris Shilts, Dan Peer. Left to right: Mr. Vandcr Gheynst, Sponsor; Hob Keep, Student Director; Pat Carlson, Treasurer; Janice Shumate, Student Director. Front Roto: Mark Guthrie, Dennis Dazey, Gary Swanson, Connie Reitz, Roberta Kenner, Linda Currie. Row 2: Cathy Hasler, Cindy Custer. Charlene Dobbs. Debbie Wilson, Chris Martin, Janice Shumate, Barb Phillips, Pam Robbins, Barb Bloomquist, Jo Schimanski, DeRinda Darr, Beth Rodeen, Gwenn Selby. Sandy Younker. Jim Dorsey. Row 3: Cindy Shilts, Debbie Sennert, Debbie Hudson, Susan Elliott, Max Guthrie, Kay Roman, Judy Peterson. Pat Apland, Margo Miller, Judy Ross, Pat Carlson, Liz Curtis, Jcannic Elliott, Jane Marshall, Krissann Jones, Carolyn Hanes. Row 4: Debbie Ristow, Roxanne Cookson, Cindy Quivey, Addy Schofield, Jan Sollars. Betty Smith. Jeff Apland. Karen Fuoss, Kim Erwin, Duane Johnson. Debbie Shilts, Annette Frichtl, Donna Fulton. Libby N’elson, Wally Sandhagen, Jim Apland, Mark Mullinax. Hack Roto: Barb Goodwin, Jancne Miller, Dianna Miller, Marc Ristow, Bob Lindgren, Gerald Gilmore, Sherri Griswold, Eric Baquero, Walter Jenkins, Charles Owens, Janet Johnson. Chris Maxev, Susan Nauglc, Barbara Shumate, Bob Corbin, Greg Gibbs, Roy Parkin, Bob Reep. 89 Concert Band Pep Band 90 Front Roiu: Janice Shumate, Susan Elliott, Debbie Wilson, Charlene Dobbs, Cathy Hasler, Duane Johnson, Annette Frichtl, Kim Erwin, Jeff Apland, Pat Aplaml, Gwenn Selby, Jeannie Elliott, Pam Robbins, Barb Bloomquist, Jo Schimanski. Rozv 2: Barb Goodwin, Charles Owens, Walter Jenkins, Eric Baquero, Mark Mullinax, Donna Fulton. Back Rozv: Linda Currie, Gary Swanson, Roberta Kenner, Bob Keep, Greg Gibbs. Kneeling: Betty Smith, Jeff Apland. Seated: Janice Shumate. Back Roiv: Mr. Reeves, Kim Erwin, Annette Frichtl, Jo Schimanski, Bob Keep, Gary Swanson, Mr. Vander Ghcynst, Donna Fulton, Wally Sandhagen, Mark Mullinax, Walt Jenkins, Greg Gibbs, Charles Owens, Barb Goodwin. Stage Band 91 92 Woodwind And Brass Choirs Left to Right: Annette Frichtl, Kim Erwin, Karen Fuoss, Pam Robbins, Jo Schimanski, Barb Bloomquist, Janice Shumate, Susan Elliott, Debbie Ristow, Roxanne Cookson, Charlene Dobbs, Kay Boman, Judy Peterson. Pat Apland. Left to Right: Liz Curtis, Judy Ross, Bob Reep, Greg Gibbs, Charles Owens, Marc Ristow, Walt Jenkins. Linda Currie, Barb Goodwin, Sherri Griswold, Libby Nelson, Donna Fulton, Wally Sandhagen, Mark Mullinax. Mixed Chorus With an increased membership this year, the Mixed Chorus has flourished under the tutelage of Mr. David Reeves. There was a considerable expansion in the study of music fundamentals. This enabled the choir to learn music more rapidly and increased their ability to sing more difficult compositions. The Mixed Chorus participated in many events during the past year including the Fall Concert, a brief program for the Junior High School, the Christmas Concert, the Variety Show, and the traditional Spring Concert. Through greatly improved over last year, the group promises an even better future. h'ront Row: Debbie Kupferschmid, Donna Derra. Laura Gritton, Diane Kenner. Row 2: Jane Volden. Carol Ryberg, Pam Frump, Barbara Babcock. Row 3: Chris Maxey, Sue Beasley, Barbara Carter, Lu Ann Cliff, Sharron Riggleman. Roiv 4: Donna Fulton, Linda Corbin, Julie Beer, Dcbby Thomas, Wally Sand-hagen. Row 5: Carol Ziehr, Don Waldrop, Lyle Adkins, Delores Carlson, Sue Rasmus. Back Row: Jim Griffin, Tom Johnson, Bob Corbin, Bert Bowen, Bill Booth. 93 Girl's Chorus Again this year, the Girls’ Chorus is under the supervision of Mr. David Reeves. With his fine direo tion, the girls have given many fine performances this year, participating in the Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, Variety Show, and Baccalaureate. Paxton High School can certainly be proud of its Girls’ Chorus. Row Row: Cathy Hasler, Joyce St. Louis, Janice St. Louis, Vivian Reynolds, Pat Apland, Mary Kay Anderson, Sherri Griswold. Row 2: Kathy Collins, Heather Reynolds, Linda Szpyrka, Vickie Attehcrry, Debbie Craft, Kathie Eichelberger, Roberta Kenner. Row 3: Diane Elson, Lavern Sanders, Micky Wheeler, Jeannic Knox, Debbie Ehmen, Theresa Canavan, Kathy Shallenberger, Melody Oats. Rack Row: Margie Thatcher, Nancy Hanes, Gwen Bauer, Ann Peterson, Trudy Gordon, Pam Carlson, Galinda Deason, Evelyn Turner. Male Chorus Front Row: Danny Eppclheimer, Jim Steiner, Ken Rinkenberger. Tom Johnson, Bill Booth. Row 2: Ben Dover, Mike Tipsord, Don Waldrop, Bert Bowen, Wally Sandhagen. Rack Row: Dan Caisse, Barry Hcifner, Rod Kingston, Larry Rolle, Bob Corbin. 95 Chamber Choir Gathering one evening each week during the school year, on their own time, are a group of fine singers from the Paxton High School student body. These vocalists are the members of the Chamber Choir, directed by Mr. Reeves. They participated in several concerts, performing very well despite the difficult music. The Chamber Choir sang a variety of music consisting of folk, classical, and contemporary songs. From Bach to Bert they harmonized. Religious hymns, lyrics of Carl Sandburg, and “songs of sweet things that might have been” were the result. When clear sopranos and unquavering altos blend with tremendous tenors and solid basses, a sound of musical perfection is the result. Surely, Paxton High School may be proud of this dedicated group. Front Row: Ken Rinkcnbcrgcr, Judy Ross, Hill Booth. Rozc 2: Mary Kay Anderson, Heather Reynolds, Janice Shumate, Beth Rodeen. Rote 3: Terry Dunnzn, Donna Fulton, Kendra Workman, Barb Bloomquist. Rozv 4: Sharon Maulding, Gayle Edwards, Barb Phillips, Nancy Hanes. Rozc 5: Margie Thatcher, Debbie Hudson, Sandy Youn-ker. Dennis Reeve. Back Rozc: Larry Rolle, Marc Ristow, Mark Maulding, Rod Kingston. The Chamber Choir entertains at the Spring Concert. Front Row: Cheryl Peters, Susie Miller, Heather Reynolds, Jennie Joyce, Sharon Mauldin . Jane Wilson, Cindy Shilts, Melody Oats. Pat Apland, Sherri Griswold. Roto 2: Jane Quinlan, Kendra Workman, Margie Thatcher, Ken Rin-kenberger, Dennis Reeve, Gary Swanson, Mary Anne Rasmussen. Nancy Hanes, Barb Bloomquist, Kris Shilts, Cindy Pool. Back Roto: Lavcrn Sanders, Marlena Skonberg. Mickey Wheeler, Mark Mauldin , Larry Kolle, Marc Ristow, Dan Beer, Barb Phillips, Barb Voldcn, Betty Smith, Carol Chellberg. At the last period of the school day on each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the Concert Choir assembles to practice for the various concerts held throughout the year. Concert Choir This choir performs various types of music under the direction of Mr. Reeves. This year they have had a Christmas Concert, a Mid-Winter Concert, and a Spring Concert. 97 Thespians 98 I Left, Front Row. Terry Dunnan, Barb I Goodwin, Barb Phillips, Jane Wilson. I Row 2: Mauric Eichclbcrger, Tony I Lee, Kendra Workman, Karen Hcnder-I shott. Row 3: Linda Taylor, Rod I Kingston, Mary Anne Rasmussen, I Wendy Workman. Back Row: Don I Smith, Kirk Lambert, Doug Noble, I Steve Johnson, Sue Schwartz. I Below, Front Row: Wendy Workman, I Secretary; Mr. Bruneau, Sponsor. Rote I 2: Don Smith, Vice-President; Barb I Goodwin. Point Chairman; Terry Dun-I nan. President. Back Row: Tony Lee, c Parliamentarian; Roil Kingston, Treas-I urer. The Ruth Given Thespian Troop 921, of Paxton, has had a very busy year under the direction of Mr. Dan Bruneau. One of the first activities of the year was a trip to Eastern Illinois University, at Char-leston, to see a production of “The Fantastiks.” At the Homecoming pep rally the Thespians presented a “Laugh-In” for victory. Several students went to the speech contest in the spring. Three one-act plays were worked on and the best one was taken to this contest. Top: The make-up is an important part of any production. Practicing for the “Open Window.” Thespian float. Middle-. “Buy your tickets here!” Bottom: Tryouts for the Junior Thespian Play. Members of the Junior Class play cast. Dancers rock-out at the ’68 Variety Show. 99 Probationary Thespians The Probationary Thespians are those students who shakily give programs at Thespian meetings, to earn the ten needed points to become Thespians. These points may also be earned by participating in skits, working on committees, going to speech contests and numerous other activities. This group works approximately a year acquir- ing these points. Although Proba-tionaries can not hold office until they have ten points, they do have the same voting rights as regular Thespians. Front Row: Wilma Fox. Donna Mills, Virginia Thatcher, Barbara Babcock, Sherri Griswold, Gale Hudkins, Paula Smith, Sue Jackson, Charles Owens, Cheryl Peters, Diane Elson, I.ana Hendershott, Jennie Joyce, Margo Miller. Janene Miller, Cindy Pool. Row 2: Kathic Eichclbergcr, Donna Johnson, Jane Voldcn, Theresa Canavan, Linda Szpyrka, Jeannie Knox, Becky Smith, Linda Currie, Connie Reitz, Jennifer van der Veen, Jane Quinlan, Rita Tammcn, Debbie Wilson, Debbie Ross, Beth Rodeen. Row 3: Jamie Russell, Pat McCabe, George Stedwell, Ken Rinkenbcrger, Mark Mullinax, Patt Plackett, Vala Harr, Janice Yancey, Nancy Plackett, Diane Maxey, Cindy Custer, Barbara Lambert, Pam Glazik, Jane Anderson, Sandy Stewart, Jeannie Everitt. Back Row: Ron Birkey, Larry Rolle, Jack Freehill, John McCabe, Dave Johnson, Libby Nelson, Pam Carlson, Margie Thatcher, Mickey Wheeler, Debbie Hudson, Nancy Hanes, Jack Grovier, Marsha Maxey, Paula Lambert, Barb Voldcn. 100 Front Koz : Carol Chellberg, Jane Volden, Hetty Smith. Virginia Thatcher, Janice Shumate. Debbie Ehmen. Row 2: Barbara Shumate, Jack Grovier, Debbie Sennert. Regina Glazik, Linda Parsons, Mrs. Fiorillo, Sponsor. Row 3: Vala Harr. Kris Shilts, Kathie Eichelbergcr, Mary Anne Rasmussen, Nancy Hanes, Betty Engelbrecht. Rack Row: Wendy Workman, Linda Currie, Barb Bloomquist, Vicki Tucker, Sue Schwartz, Sharron Riggleman, Connie Gritton. Future Teachers is one of the newest clubs in Paxton High, for this is the first year that it has been active. Headed by Mrs. Fiorillo, the group has sponsored a candy sale at a basketball game and seen various film strips and movies. At one meeting three girls, formerly of Paxton High, who are now in college, told of college life. Mr. Newman attended one meeting and talked about what he looks for in hiring a teacher. Some of the members tried their hand at teaching, to help some decide whether they wanted to be teachers or not. Future Teachers Of America 101 102 English Foreign Language No matter what field a person may choose to specialize in, he must be capable of communicating with his associates. There is no better time for one to become prepared for this extensive communication than during the high school years. Fortunately, the students attending Paxton High School have access to well-taught courses in grammar, literature, and speech. In addition, they also have a choice of studying French or Latin. Those two courses can prove to be extremely helpful, as well as quite enjoyable. The language arts instructors have done their best to help us improve our knowledge of language. Because of the fine jobs these teachers have done, members of their classes should never need to worry about being clearly understood. Thus, PCHS students have surely made progress in building toward a successful future. Katherine Boden Daniel Bruneau James Guyot Phyllis Hutchins 104 Latin est Mrs. Veatch. I'ar left: “Only 2.5 absent today?' Left: Grades - Grades - Grades! 4 105 Mathematics If one is a math student, one has either Mr. German, with five years of teaching at Paxton to his credit, Mrs. Emerick, two years of teaching, or Mr. Guyot, in his first year of teaching math here. A freshman entering high school has a choice of either General Math or Algebra. Next comes Geometry, which can be followed by Algebra II. Finally as a senior, comes the “Grandaddy” of them all, Senior Math, taught by the head of the Math Department, Mr. German. Mr. German had two student teachers this year—Mr. Larry Miller and Miss Judy Kay Wakeley. Mr. Miller came the third week of school, while Miss Wakely came at the beginning to the second semester. After watching Mr. German teach, they both taught the class themselves, as a part of the student teacher program. Above far left: Let’s skip out!” Above ri jht: Student teacher Larry Miller. Helow left: How d’ya open this thing ?” Sandra Emerick James German “You mean I've got to start all over again. Science Each year Paxton High School’s Science Department has made improvements over the preceeding year, and is still doing so. Although student “goofs” are still occuring rather frequently, the students are learning all they can about biological, physical and chemical sciences. The Advance BSCS biology class, based upon forming theories through dissection and careful experimentation, has just ended its second year at Paxton High. This course has proven to be especially profitable for those students attending college. A new teacher was added to the department this year. Mrs. Yancey, also performing her regular duties as home economics teacher, taught a physical science class for freshmen. New equipment was added in the Chemistry and Physics lab, the bulk of it going to the Physics classes. Studying radioactive materials made these classes more interesting and informative for participating students. 107 Business 108 From Typing, Office Practice, and Shorthand to General Business and Business Law, students are learning to deal with the many facets of the business world. The Business Education Department of Paxton High School is focused on preparing students for careers in business. Whether students are planning to major in business at college or are planning to go directly into business from high school, they will find many business courses useful in all fields. In these classes students are taught many practices which are of use in everyday life. Although no new machines were added to the Business Department this year, PCHS students are taught to use the latest equipment. “Who says l m good at addition?” Far left: “They just don’t write shorthand like they used to.” Right: Mrs. Jane Carroll. Lcland Hasselbring Bessie Ragland Social Studies Amid the study of hieroglyphics, slavery, Otto van Bismarck, and “Remember the Maine”, students in the Social Studies department still manage (by some mystic force) not to get that term paper done on time. This skill somehow proves invaluable to the members of the World History, American History, Government and American Prob-lems, Civics, and Geography classes, and just as strangely irritating to the faculty. Films and mock elections were added to the regular curriculum this year, and the summer Ameri-can History program has attracted a goodly number of followers. Since two units of social studies are required for graduation, this summer school idea has been warmly received by future juniors and seniors who are having trouble arranging their schedules. 109 Industrial Arts Left'. Mr. Reeder shows them how. Right: Electricity takes a lot of concentration. Junior Class Plays take a lot of work. lames Reeder Donald Wolf 110 In the south-west wing of Paxton High School lies the Industrial Arts Department, also known as the Practical Arts. It is headed by Mr. Reeder, a teacher at Paxton High for twelve years. Mr. Reeder’s classes consist of general shop, woodworking, and metal working. This year he received a new lathe for his shop. The mechanical drawing and electronics classes have been taught for the last two years by Mr. Wolf. His mechanical drawing class has been on field trips to the Electronics Corporation in Paxton, and to the M W Gear Company in Gibson City, while his electronics class has been to Mag-navox in Champaign. Industrial Arts courses provide for the training in shopwork of any kind, orienting interested students toward carpenters’ or mechanics’ jobs. Robert Rohlfing Frances Yancey F.F.A.-Ref lector barbeque. Left: Mrs. Yancey teaches a class in general science this year. Right: Mrs. Yarger instructs the family living class. Ag Home Economics Mrs. Yancey, who has taught in the Paxton High School Home Ec Department for seven years, is a long-time friend of anyone who has ever popped a button, or torn a hem. She teaches home decoration, nutrition, food preparation, management, child development, and clothing construction. Mr. Rohlfing, in his twenty-fourth teaching year at Paxton High School, is the head of the Agriculture Department. Besides the regular agriculture classes, he is also in charge of the Ag-on-the-Farm program, in which the boys go to school half a day and farm half a day. Ill Physical Education Norman Henderson John Moomaw Sharon Petersen Carol Switzer 112 The physical education program in Paxton High consist of courses designed to meet the physical and recreational needs of youth. Comprehensive goals of the program emphasize those mental, emotional, and social aspects necessary for a happy and active life. Immediate goals of the program stress the development of coordination, strength, skill, and endurance. Physical and recreational needs are met (1) through participation in physical activities leading to the development of strong, well-poised, “You forgot your P.E. clothes?” organically sound bodies; (2) through participation in a variety of physical activities having carryover value; and (3) through experiences designed to develop knowledge, understanding, practices, attitudes, and ideals necessary to maintain physical and mental health. Available information concerning the student’s abilitiets and interests is used in planning a balanced program and in adapting activities to individual needs. Miss Peterson serving punch at the Christmas dance. i vO Driver's Ed I.C.E. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Smith, countless young students of the road shifted, parallel parked, got stuck in snowbanks, slid on ice, and splashed through puddles. That “steel-nerved instructor” still continues to help students realize their lifelong ambition, a chance to drive that family car. The I.C.E. program is devoted to providing vocational experience and training of the type which gives undergraduates a qualified background for seeking employment in the business world. This task is accomplished by securing part-time employment for each student accepted into the program. Here one can learn first-hand the techniques of his selected vocation, boosting his chances for the future. Above: Mr. Rccncnga weighs the situation. Bottom: Eppy changes a tire in Driv ers’ Ed. 113 Art Music Miss Walle, sole faculty member of the art department, is finishing her first year of teaching at PCHS. She has led the Art I and II classes into such areas as abstract and still -life drawing, print making, carving, tempera, and oil painting. Student’s work is frequently displayed in the lobby. The choral department, headed by Mr. Reeves, has given four very successful concerts this year. The groups in the choral section are male chorus, girls’ chorus, mixed chorus, concert choir, and chamber choir. Some of the participants tested their vocal talents at contest. “C’mon, tubas!” and “Hush, Eric” overrode the music in the band room again this year. Mr. Vander Gheynst has organized a number of instrumental groups which are new this year. They are brass choir, woodwind choir, stage band, and pep band. The marching and concert bands gave their usual fine performances at football games and concerts. David Reeves Raul Vander Gheynst Guidance Library Mrs. Fiorillo assisted at cheerleading tryouts. Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Fiorillo, who have jointly been in command of the Guidance Department for four years, give advice on what subjects to take next year, or where you may go to school. They have ample material on different colleges and trade schools. Paxton High’s library, which has been under the supervision of Mr. Griggs for six years now, has been in being since the school was established. In 1950 this library had 4200 books. In just nineteen years that number has increased to more than 6000 reference, fiction, and various other kinds of books. A new installation in the library is the file of student reading record cards, on which are recorded the books each student has checked out. Stanley Douglas Margaret Fiorillo James Griggs Special Education Special Education is in its second year at Paxton Community High School. Paxton is a member of the Ford Iroquois Counties Cooperative. Presently the class consists of twelve students from the Paxton, Gibson City, Melvin-Sibley, and Piper City school units. The class cannot, by state law, consist of more than fifteen students. The Older Special Education teacher is Mr. Gene Kingston, and the Ford Iroquois Cooperative co-ordinator is Mr. Gordon Dremman, ably asisted by the Ford County school psychologist, Mr. Bill Boer. These students receive individual and small group instruction in mathematics, language arts, and social studies from Mr. Kingston. They are integrated individually and in Top: Visual Aids are a pari of Special Education. Bottom: The boys experiment with a compasses. small groups into regular classes in P.E., typing, driver education, home economics, agriculture, art, and shop. Many of the students belong to clubs and organization such as Industrial Arts, F.F.A., F.H.A., and Student Council. Mr. Kingston helps a student. Gene Kingston Faculty Informals Top Left: John Peterson tries the first new hand uniform on Mr. V. Right: Women Faculty members have a six-in-one shower. Middle Left: “What a financial state!” Center: Miss Petersen, the “thirst-quencher.” Right-. Mr. Rollins telling the cooks how to do it. Bottom Left: “Ow, that hurts.” Right: Happy Birthday. Mrs. Foster! 117 Faculty Informals Left: What swingers! Top left: The boys prove what singers they are. Bottom left: Taking it easy. Bottom center: Mrs. Yancey listens to a student’s reply. Top right : Mrs. Switzer puts in her 2 cents worth. Right: Mr. Bruneau does work? 118 Ann Henderson, Vic Zimmerman-cute couple. Left Tot'-. Christmas table from the Shields; Mr. Rollins repairs anything and everything; Mr. “V” and his band. Middle: “Why 40 cents. Mrs. Rogers?” M iss Wakely illustrates the basics of algebra to her students; Mr. Gray and Vala take money for the ever-popular sock hops. Bottom: Mr. Beenenga and his I.C.E. students; L)o they pay him for patroling the halls? The library provided a coffee hour for teachers during semester tests. 119 Charles Newman Administration Excellent school systems result from strong leadership, fair treat-ment of the current generation, and an ability to plan for the future accurately. Mr. Charles C. Newman is now in his fourteenth year in the Paxton Community School system as its superintendent. He serves as the executive officer for the Board of Education and as head administrator of the Paxton Community Unit Schools. He has done quite a remarkable job in the development of our school system. Mr. Thompson Shields has been principal of Paxton High School for nineteen years. This is his final year in this position, for he has decided to retire. He has been a well-liked, and well-respected administrator, and will be pleasantly remembered by most graduates of Paxton High. The jobs of these two men have not been easy, but through mutual cooperation and community support they have helped our schools attain many of their objectives. Thompson Shields 120 Board Almost one hundred years ago the Board of Directors of the Pax-ton schools established a high school curriculum. The first class graduated from this curriculum in 1877. In the 1920’s the Paxton area organized the Paxton Community High School. On July 1, 1949, the Paxton Community Unit School District was made operative. Over these hundred years many, many people have served on the Board of Education. This group has constantly tried to meet and to serve the needs of the community. So it is today, as the Board of Seated: Cienc Elliott, Ralph Schimanski, Dick Anderson, Elwood Stagen. Standing: Ray Wilson, Glen Calhoun, Lee Carlson. Of Education Education guides the continued inv provement in the schools. They are most happy to recognize the adv-ancement of the school as displayed by the yearbook on this, its 65th anniversary. Secretaries Dorothy Foster, Office Secretary Betty Smith, Guidance Secretary Jean Graham, Unit Nurse Nurse 122 Seated: Mrs. Karr. Mrs. Parsons. Standing: Mrs. Burklund, Mrs. Bloomquist. Front Roto: Mr. Smith. Mr. Shumate, Mr. Shunk. Rev. Dunivent. Back Row: Mr. Hitter, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Flannery, Mr. Hasselbring. Personnel Left to right: Mr. Carleton, Mr. Rollins, Mr. Burgess. Seniors Top: “I'm glad we're sitting this one out.” “Forever yours,” Don’t hide, this won’t hurt a hit.” Terry Dunnr.n entertains with a song. Middle: The Mod Squad; Wendy puts on the speed; The Seniors chatter; Drum Majorette, Cindy Quivcy, twirls a firey baton. Bottom: “And then you ...” “Gee. there are more benefits to being in XHS then I realized!” Classes from 8:30 to 3:30, the well-trodden halls echoing their voices . . . lost locker combinations . . . doors that stick . . . the three minute passing periods . . . and the lunch breaks ... all these this class has endured for four years. Yes, the Senior class of ’69 will soon be graduating from the “Spartan” life at Paxton High School. Athletes, scholars, musicians, artists, and those who have not yet found themselves, will all long remember their high school days. Here the foundation for their future years was built. The seniors had their troubles, their class meetings, and their money makers. Many worked hard on the Senior Class Play and the Variety Show. Everyone planned for Class Day and a memorable graduation day. All were sad to see it end. l:ronl AW : Cindy Quivey, Council Kcp.; Barb Goodwin, Council Rep.; Wendy Workman. Treasurer; Brenda Hanesford, Vice President. Back Row: Janice Shumate, Secretary; Phil Stagen. Council Rep.; Tom Swengel, President. 127 National Honor Society Pat Carlson Greg Douglas Terry Dunnan Karen Hcndershott Roger Houston Chris Martin Charles McQueen Janene Miller Jo Deen Moore Dennis Reep Dennis Reeve Lavem Sanders Janice Shumate Phil Stagen Linda Taylor SCHOLASTIC AWARDS Illinois State Scholarship Linda Currie Greg Douglas Mark Fox Charles McQueen Janene Miller Jo Deen Moore Ronald Nimon Senior Honors Dennis Reep Susan Schwartz Janice Shumate James Stone Linda Taylor Teacher Education Scholarships Linda Currie Greg Douglas Terry Dunnan Gayle Edwards Karen Hendershott Carol Meuser Charles McQueen Jo Deen Moore Linda Parsons Mary Ann Rasmussen Sue Schwartz Katherine Williams Monmouth College Grant Chris Martin West Point Appointee Kirk Lambert Edmund Janies Scholar Charles McQueen ATHLETIC AWARDS Ron Birkey—Basketball Darrell Carlson Football Steve Coplea Football. Basketball Greg Douglas—Football, Basketball Mark Fox—Football. Basketball Jack Freehill—Football Fred Harweger—Football manager Kirk Lambert—Football Steve Lower—Football Dennis Reeve Football Phil Stagen—Football. Basketball Pat Smith—Football Tom Swengel -Football Rick Vaughn—Football. Basketball. Track Jim Wheeler—Football Football Awards Best Tackier—Rick Vaughn Best Blocker—Steve Lower Most Valuable Player Phil Stagen 128 Senior Honors All-Conference Phil Stagcn—Offensive and Defensive Guard Jack Freehill—Offensive Center Steve Lower—Offensive Tackle Steve Coplea—Defensive Back Rick Vaughn—Defensive End Jim Wheeler Defensive Guard Honorable Mention Dennis Reeve—Offense Greg Douglas—Defense All-Area Team (Champaign-l’rbana Courier) Steve Coplea—Defensive Back Phil Stagcn—Offensive Tackle Honorable Mention Jack Freehill Center Steve Lower—Tackle All-Star Area Team (Champaign-I rbana News-Gazette) Phil Stagen Little All-State Jack Freehill—Offensive Center Honorable Mention Phil Stagen—Offensive and Defensive Tackle Basketball Awards Most Valuable Player—Steve Coplea Honorary Captain Rick Vaughn Best Defensive Player—Rick Vaughn All-Conference Steve Coplea All-Conference Honorable Mention Rick Vaughn Track Ford County—Rick Vaughn, 2nd in Pole Vault Cheerleaders Chris Martin—Captain Janene Miller Cindy Quivey Terry Dunnan -alternate F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Contest— Tom Sauer—2nd place, floor member State Safety—2nd place, Tom Sauer State Farmer Degree—Larry Schwing Speech Contest—1st place Extemporaneous, Phil Stagen MISCELLANEOUS DAR—Janice Shumate SAR—Phil Stagen Betty Crocker—Barbara Foster Miss Merry Christmas—Kay Boman Miss Merry Christmas Candidate— Becky Smith Drum Marjorette—Cindy Quivey Homecoming Queen Kathy Williams Homecoming Queen Court—Addy Schofield, Carol Meuser, Becky Smith, Steve Lower, Phil Stagen, Steve Coplea. Rick Vaughn Christmas Dance King and Queen— Kirk Lambert. Kathy Williams Prom Prince and Princess—Steve Coplea and Carol Meuser F.F.A. Contest 1st place—Barb Bloomquist 2nd place- Cindy Quivey 3rd place—Linda Currie 129 Left: Fred working??? Right: Hand surprises Dot with a birthday song. Mustang fans cheer on their team. Phil is probably more nervous than Vic and Ann. Laura Kathleen Alton, Patricia Kay Apland, Clark Edward Baier, Gwen Renee Bauer Seniors Ronald Allen Birkey, Barbara Jean Bloomquist, Nina Kay Boman, William L. Brethorst Darrell Leslie Carlson, Delores Kay Carlson, Ronald Ray Carlson. Patricia Carlson. Steven Duane Coplea, Linda Elaine Currie, Elizabeth Ann Curtis, Daniel Custer 132 Don Gregory Douglas, Theresa Colleen Dunnan. Gayle Jeanne Edwards, Karen Diane Elkins. Susan Lynn Elliott. Betty Jean Engelbrecht, Donald Allen Forrest. Barbara Kathryn Foster 133 Seniors Margot Mario Foster, Ma. k Andrew Fox, John Ambrose Frcehill, Barbara Jean Goodwin Tiv.dy Lee Gordon, Brenda Lee Hanesford. Fred S. Harweger, Karen Louise Hendershott (Picture Not Available) Dennis Dean Honeycutt. Roger Lee Houston. Donald William Jones, Kirk Stephen Lambert Linda Sue Long, Steven Duane Lower, Christina Lynn Martin, Coleman Laurence Mattingly 135 Nancy Kay McBain, Patrick Riley McCabe, Charles Ray McQueen, Carol Ann Meuser, Janene Christine Miller, Vernon Maurice Moline, Jo Deen Moore, Virgil James Nauglc III 136 Ronald Owen Nimon, Jerry Lee Oats, Linda Jane Parsons. Sandra Kay Perry. Judith Ann Peterson. Mark Van Preston, Cindy Jolene Quivey, Susan Elaine Rasmus 137 Mary Ann Rasmussen, Dennis L ?e Reep, Robert Darrell Reep, Dennis Lee Reeve 138 Connie Sue Reitz, Charles Duane Robbins, Katherine Jean Robinson. David Lee Rule Celia Ann Russell, Ellen Lavern Sanders. Thomas Edwin Sauer, Addy Leigh Schofield Susan Margaret Schwartz, Larry James Schwing, Judith Ann Setzler, Marlene Ann Shreves Seniors 139 Janice Lee Shumate, Patrick Thomas Smith, Rebecca Lynne Smith, Philip Ronald Stagen, Susan Jill Stark, Gene Norman St. Louis, James Robert Stone, Jan Robert Streff 140 Thomas Newell Swengel, Linda Irene Taylor. Donald Harold Terrell, Margaret Drew Thatcher, Victoria Elizabeth Tucker, Glenn Earnest Unzicker, Jennifer van der Veen, Richard Dale Vaughn 141 Seniors James Arthur Wheeler, Michalene Wheeler. Katherine Nadeen Williams, Richard L. Winkleman 142 Wendy Kay Workman, Janice Joanne Yancey Tim Geers Memorial In fond memory of their class-mate, Timothy Scott Geers, the class of ’69 dedicates this page. Tim, who lost his life in arv automobile accident in August of 1968, was born on December 4, 1950, to Louise and Zeno Geers. He had two older brothers, and a younger sister and brother. A sincere, quiet person, Tim’s fine disposition and willingness to cooperate made him an asset to the class. Though he is no longer with us, Tim will always be an important member of the class of ’69. As a memorial his classmates have been working with Mr. Geers to create a Tim Geers Memorial Scholarship Fund of one thousand dollars. This is to be divided between a boy and girl of this year’s Senior class, to encourage each in furthering his education. 143 Senior Activities Kathy Alton Transfer from Wilmington High School. Patricia Apia ml Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Pep Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4: Marching Band 1-4; Woodwind Choir 4; Music Contest 1-4; F.H.A. 3-4; G.A.A. 2-4, Ass. Point Chairman 4; Latin Club 2-3; Probationary Thespians 2; Speech 2; Contest (vocal) 3-4. Clark Baicr I.C.E. Club 4; Float 1; Basketball 1; Football 1; Golf 1-2. Gwen Bauer Girls’ Chorus 1.4; Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-3; Music Contest 1-2; Blue and Gold 2-4. Business Manager 2-4; Latin Club 2-4; Library Club 1-2, Reporter 2; Pep Club 1; Science Club 4. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Float 2-3; Prom 3; Class officer, Vice-President 2. Secretary 1, Treasurer 3. Ron Birkey Transfer from Fisher 4; Probationary Thespian 4; Basketball 4. Barb Blooniquist A Cappella 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 4; Pep Band 3-4; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Woodwind Choir 4; Lettergirls 4; Music Contest 2-4; Future Teachers 4; Latin Club 2-4; Probationary Thespians 1; Pep Club 1-3; Prom 3; Prom Court 3; Play Cast 3; Tim Geer Memorial Scholarship Committee 4. Kay Bonian Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Woodwind choir 4; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2-4; Probationary Thespians 1; Float 1-3. Bill Brethorst Darrell Carlson Industrial Arts 1; Lettermen’s Club 4; Student Council 3; Basketball 1-2: Football 1-2.4. Delores Carlson Mixed Chorus 1. Donald Carlson Pat Carlson Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Pep Band 1-2; Concert Band 1-4, Treasurer 3-4; Marching Band 1,2-4; Stage Band 1-2; Lettergirls 4; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2-3; Band Council 3; Cheerleaders 1-3; G.A.A. 1; National Honor Society 4; Reflector 2-4, Editor 4; Float 1-3; Prom 3. Steve Coplea Linda Currie Girls’ Chorus 1; Pep Band 3-4; Concert Band 1-4, Librarian 3, 4; Marching Band 1-4; Brass Choir 4; Lettergirls 4; Music Contest 1; Future Teachers 4, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-2; Science Club 4; Thespians 4; Float 3-4; Prom 3. Elizabeth Curtis Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Brass Choir 4; Music Contest 1,3; Variety Show 3; Band Council 3; Pep Club 1-4. President 4; Science Club 4; Homecoming 4; Prom 3: Play Production 3. Danny Custer Boys’ Chorus 1; I.C.E. Club 3: Probationary Thespians 4; Prom 3; Basketball 1-2; Football 1-2; Play Cast 3. Greg Douglas Lettermen’s Club 3-4, Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 3-4; Probationary Thespians 4; Reflector 2; Science Club 3-4, President 4; Student Council 2; Float 1,3, and 4; Basketball 1-4; Football 2-4; Track 1; Queen’s Court 4; Prom Court 3. 144 Terry Dunnan Concert Band 1-2; Concert Choir 3; Chamber Choir 3-4; Thespians 3-4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4; Cheerleaders 1-2,4; Pep Club 1-2,4; National Honor Society 3-4; Student Council 1,4, Treasurer 4; Drama Club 2; Marching Band 1-2; Music Contest 1- 4; Variety Show 3-4; Student Faculty Board 1,4; Play Cast 3-4; Float 1-4. Gayle Edwards Transfer from McLean High School 2; A Cappclla 2-3; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Madrigals 4; Music Contest 2-3; F.H.A. 2-3, Vice President of Recreation 2,3; I.C.E. Club 4: Pep Club 2- 4; Float 4; VICA 4, Secretary 4. Karen Elkins Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Marching Band 1-3; Concert Band 1-3; Latin Club 2-3; I.C.E. 4. Susan Elliott Transfer from Rankin 4; Pep Band 4; Concert Band 4; Marching Band 4; Woodwind Choir 4. Betty Engelbreeht Concert Band 1; Marching Band 1; F. H.A. 1-4; Future Teachers 4; G. A.A. 2-4. Don Forrest Latin Club 2-4; Science Club 4; Basketball 1; Boys’ State 3. Barbara Foster F.H.A. 1-4, Treasurer 2-3, President 4; Library Club 1. Margo Foster F. H.A. 1-3, 2nd Vice President 3; Library Club 1. Mark Fox Blue and Gold 3; Latin Club 3-4, Vice-President 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Science Club 4; Basketball 1-4; Football 2.4; Track 1.3-4. Jack Freeliill Latin Club 2-4; Science Club 4; Thespians 3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Lettermen’s Club 4: Class Play 3; Football 1-2,4; Basketball 1-2. Barbara Goodwin Girls’ Chorus 1-2; Pep Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4; Brass Choir 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Music Contest 1-2; Variety Show 2-4; Band Council 3; G. A.A. 1-4; Probationary Thespians 3; Science Club 4; Student Council 4; Thespians 3-4; Float 3-4; Play Cast 3. Trudy Gordon Girls’ Chorus 1.4; Music Contest 1,4; Blue and Gold 4; Latin Club 2-4; Probationary Thespians 1; Pep Club 1-4; Float 1-3; Homecoming 4; Prom 3: Candystripers 3-4. Brenda Hanesford Transfer from Samonauk High School Senior Activities 2; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Lettergirls 3; Blue and Gold 4; I.C.E. Club 4; Pep Club 2-4; Float 2-4; Homecoming 4; Prom 3; Class Officer, Vice President 4. Fred Harweger Boys’ Chorus 3; Latin Club 2-4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Reflector 3-4; Science Club 3-4; Float 4; Football 1-3; Track 1-3, Manager 4. Karen Hendershott Probationary Thespians 1-2; Science Club 4; Thespians 3-4; Float 1-4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3; Variety Show 1. Dennis Honeycutt Roger Houston Boys’ Chorus 3; Blue and Gold 3-4; Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4, Treasurer 4; Science Club 3-4; Float 2-4; Basketball 1; Golf 1. Don Jones Kirk I,ambert Transfer from Bloomington 3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Latin Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4; Probationary Thespians 3; Science Club 3-4; Thespians 3-4; Float 3; Football 3-4; Track 3-4; Play Cast 3-4; Play Production 3-4. 145 Senior Activities Linda Long F.H.A. 1,3-4, Secretary 4; Library Club 1; Prom 3; Play Production 3. Steve Lower F.F.A. 1-2; Latin Club 4; Letter-men’s Club 3-4; Science Club 3-4; Football 1-4. Chris Martin Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 1; Pep Band 1; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1,3-4; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2-4; A.F.S. Committee 3; Cheerleaders 1-4, Head 4; Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 4; Student Council 2-3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 4; Prom 3; Class Officer, Treasurer 1. ( Mattingly Industrial Arts 1-2; Float 1,3-4; Prom 3; Football 1: Track 1-2; Play Cast 3. Nancy McBain F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 2-4; Float 2; Prom 3. Pat McCabe Charles McQueen Boys’ Chorus 3; Blue and Gold 2; Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Science Club 3-4; Basketball 1; Football 1-2; Play Production 3-4. Carol Meuser Girls’ Chorus 1-2; G.A.A. 1-2; Latin Club 2-3; Pep Club 1-2; Science Club 4; Float 1-3; Queen’s Court 4; Prom Court 3; Play Cast 3. Janene Miller Girls’ Chorus Madrigals 1; Pep Band 1-2; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-2,4; Stage Band 2-3; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2-4 Band Council 3; Cheerleaders 1-4; Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4, Vice President 4; Probationary Thespians 4; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 4; Float 2-3; Homecoming 4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3. Vernon Moline Jo Deen Moore Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Reflector 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 3-4; Float 2; Play Cast 3. Virgil Xaugle Boys’ Chorus 3; Probationary Thespians 4; Science Club 3-4; Basketball 1-2; Football 1-2. Ron Ximon Lee Oat.s Linda Parsons Future Teachers 4, Vice President 4; G.A.A. 2-3; Latin Club 4; Science Club 4. Sandra Kay Perry F.H.A. 1-2. Judith Ann Peterson Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Woodwind Choir 4; Music Contest 1-4; Variety Show 2; Float 1-3; Prom 3. Mark Preston Cindy Quivey Girls’ Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-3; Stage Band 1-2; Majorette 4; Tw’irlers 2-3; Music Contest 1; Variety Show- 2-3; Band Council 3; A.F.S. Committee 4; Cheerleaders 1-4; Future Teachers 3; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 1-4; Student Council 1-4, Secretary 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 2-4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3. Susan Rasmus Girls’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Contest 3; F.H.A. 1-4, Reporter 2,4, Historian 3: G.A.A. 2-4; Float 2-3; Play Production 3. 146 Mary Ann Rasmussen A Cappella 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2; Music Contest 3; Variety Show 2-3; Blue and Gold 2-4; Future Teachers 3-4, President 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Latin Club 2-4; Probationary Thespians 1-2; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 3-4, Parliamentarian 4; Thespians 3-4; Float 1-4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3; Speech Contest 2-3. Dennis Keep Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4, President 4; Reflector 3; Science Club 3-4; Float 2; Football 1. Bob Keep Pep Band 1-4; Concert Band 1-4; Marching Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4; Brass Choir 4; Student Director 4; Music Contest 1,4; Variety Show 2-4; Float 1-3; Prom 3. Dennis Reeve Tranfser from Duluth, Minnesota 2; A Cappella 3-4; Boys’ Chorus 3; Madrigals 3-4; Variety Show 3; Latin Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Club 4; Float 3; Prom 3; Football 2,4; Class Officer, Vice President 3; Play Cast 3. Connie Reitz Girls’ Chorus 1; Pep Band 1-2; Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-3; Twirlers 2-4, Head 4; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2; G.A.A. 2; Probationary Thespians 4; Float 3-4; Homecoming 4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3. Charles Robbins Latin Club 2-4; Basketball 1-2. Kathy Robinson Girls’ Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1; Probationary Thespians 1,3; Pep Club 1. David Rule Latin Club 3-4; Science Club 4. Celia Russell Girls’ Chorus 1: Latin Club 2-3; Pep Club 1-3, Treasurer 3; Float 1-2; Prom 3; Miss Merry Christmas Candidate 3. Lavern Sanders A Cappella 1,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,3-4: Music Contest 1,3-4; G.A.A. 1, Parliamentarian 1; National Honor Society 3-4; Probationary Thespians 4. Tom Sauer F.F.A. 1-4, Treasurer 4. Addy Sehofield Girls’ Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-3; Lettergirls 3-4, Hoad 4; Music Contest 1; Latin Club 2-3; Float 1-4; Prom 3; Queen’s Court 4. Senior Activities Sue Schwartz Girls’ Chorus 1; Pep Band 3; Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-3; Stage Band 1-3; Music Contest 1; Variety Show 2-3; Band Council 3; Librarian 3; Blue and Gold 2-4; Future Teachers 3-4, Treasurer 3, Historian 4; G.A.A. 1-4, Treasurer 4; I atin Club 2- 4; Library Club 1-2; National Honor Society 4; Probationary Thespians 3; Pep Club 1; Science Club 4; Student Faculty Board 4, Secretary 4; Thespians 3-4; Float 2-3; Prom 3; Play Production 3, Student Director 3. Larry Schwing F.F.A. 1-4, Vice-President 3. Judy Setzlcr Marlene Shreves F.H.A. 1-3; I.C.E. Club 4. Janice Shumate Girls’ Chorus 1; Madrigals 4; Pep Band 2-4; Concert Band 1-4: Marching Band 1-4; Stage Band 3-4; Woodwind Choir 4; Student Director 4; Music Contest 1-4; Variety Show 3- 4; Future Teachers 4. Secretary 4; Latin Club 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Float 1-2; Class Officer, Secretary 2-4; Play Cast 3. 147 Senior Activities Pat Smith Rebecca Smith Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Cheerleaders 1-2; G.A.A. 1-2; Probationary Thespians 4; Pep Club 1-2; Student Council 3; Float 2-3; Homecoming 3: Queen’s Court 4; Play Cast 3. Phil Stagen F. F.A. 2-4. Jr. Secretary 2, Secretary 3. Vice-President 4: Latin Club 2; Lettermen’s Club 2-4, President 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 1-4; Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4. Jill Stark Girls’ Chorus 1; Lettergirls 1,3; G. A.A. 1; Pep Club 2-3; Prom 3. Gene St. Louis Variety Show 3; Industrial Arts 1-4, President 3, Secretary 4; Latin Club 4. Jim Stone Boys’ Chorus 3; Pep Band 1-2; Concert Band 1-2; Marching Band 1-2; Stage Band 1-2; Music Contest 1; Blue and Gold 2-3; Science Club 2-4; Football 1-2; Track 1-2. Jan Streff Linda Taylor Transfer from Rantoul 2; Library Club 3-4, Secretary 4; National Honor Society 3-4; Probationary Thespians 3; Science Club 4; Thespians 3-4; Prom 3: Play Production 3, Student Director 3. Don Terrell Margie Thatcher Transfer from Lockport, Illinois 3; Concert Choir 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Madrigals 3-4; Music Contest 3-4; Variety Show 3-4; G.A.A. 3-4, Point Chairmen 3, Vice-President 4; Probationary Thespains 4; Pep Club 3-4, Parliamentarian 4; Float 3. Vicki Tin ker Girls’ Chorus 1; Lettergirls 4; Future Teachers 4; Latin Club 2-4; G.A.A. 1: Float 1. Glenn I’n Jcker Jennifer van der Veen A.F.S. Committee 4; Latin Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Probationary Thespians 4; Student Council 4. Kick Vaughn Concert Band 1-3; Marching Band 1-2; Stage Band 1-3; Latin Club 2-4; Lettermen’s Club 3-4, Vice-President 4; Science Club 3-4; Student Council 1-2; Float 1-2; Basketball 1-4; Foot- ball 1-4; Track 1-4; Class Officer, President 1-2. Jim Wheeler Industrial Arts 3-4, Treasurer 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Football 1-4; Manager, Basketball 1. Mickey Wheeler Kathy Williams Transfer from Cincinnati, Ohio 3; I.C.E. Club 4; Latin Club 3-4; Homecoming Queen 4. Richard Winkleman F.F.A. 1-4, Secretary 4. Wendy Workman Girls’ Chorus 1, Librarian 1; Concert Band 1; Marching Band 1; Mixed Chorus 1; A.F.S. Committee 4; Blue and Gold 2; Future Teachers 3-4. Parliamentarian 4; G.A.A. 3-4, President 4; Latin Club 2-4, Secretary 4; Probationary Thespian 1; Reflector 2-4; Pep Club 1; Student Council 4, Secretary 4; Student Faculty Board 1-3; Thespians 2-4, Secretary 4; Float 1- 4: Homecoming 4; Prom 3; Class Oficer, Vice-President 1, Treasurer 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3. Janice Yancey Girls’ Chorus 1; G.A.A. 2; Latin Club 2- 4; Probationary Thespians 4; Reflector 4; Prom 3. 148 Left: The boys will probably just give them r.v.ay as soon as they get them anyway. Right: Doug and Max handle the lights with ease and efficiency. Junior stand in line to vote on a class ring style. Tof : The juniors sponsored a successful dance, “April Shower”, not to mention Prom. Bottom: “Come on, honey, don’t be mad!” Informals 149 Juniors The Junior Class, in ’68-’69, really “dug in” to school activities. They started the year off by taking all honors during Homecoming with their float entitled “Spark it to ’Em.” Juniors were prominent in all extra-curricular activities at PCHS, including speech and music contest, all phases of sports, and school government. During their first year in the role of upperclassmen, they behaved “benevolently” and “magnanimously” toward their younger counterparts. The sobering thought of college looming over them has made the class of ’70 rich in academic success, adding many new members to the National Honor Society. This Junior Class will long remember this year at PCHS, and will certainly be remembered by those of us remaining here. Front Row: Sharon Maulding, Treasurer; Barb Voldcn, Secretary; Beth kodeen. Vice President. Back Row: Ron Apperson, Council Rep.; Bob Overstreet, Council Rep.; Don Smith, President; Rod Kingston, Council Rep. 150 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Junior Honors Members Dennis Dazey Amy Dunivent Max Guthrie Mike Infold Rod Kingston Rick Nelson Bob Overstreet Jim Rasmus Ken Rinkenberger Beth Rodeen Barb Volden ATHLETIC AWARDS Letternien Greg Anderson—Football Stuart Anderson Football Ron Apperson Football, Track Bill Boon—Football. Track Ken Caisse—Football Dennis Dazey -Football Jim Griffin—Football. Basketball. Track Mgr. Max Guthrie—Basketball Bob Hancock- Football Rod Kingston—Basketball Terry Lee—Football John Morris—Football, Track Doug Noble—Basketball Bob Overstreet—Track, Football Jim Rasmus—Football Mgr. Ken Rinkenberger— Basketball Jack Schuldt—Football Don Smith—Football. Track Greg Whitcomb—Football Football Most Improved Player—Greg Whitcomb 1969-70 Co-Captains -Bill Boon, John Morris All Conference Honorable Mention— Defense—Bill Boon Basketball Best Free-throw Award—Doug Noble Rebound Award—Rod Kingston Sportsmanship Award Rod Kingston Cheerleaders Vala Harr Jane Wilson Kendra Workman Susie Miller, Alt. MISCELLANEOUS American Legion Essay Contest, Class III— Jim Rasmus First Mike Ingold- Second Amy Dunivent—Third Art Scholarship Winner—Susie Miller; Beth Rodeen, alt. Music Scholarship Winner—Kendra Workman District Speech Contest- Donna Fulton—3rd Verse Reading, Sandy Younker—1st Prose Reading Miss Merry Christmas Candidates— Patty Plackett, Sandy Younker F.F.A. Honors Livestock Production—Dennis Dazey Beautification—Mike Herges Soil and Water Management Gary Linds trom Electrification—Rick Nelson Crop Specialty- Dave Rohlfing Chapter Sweetheart—Sharon Mauld-ing Speech Contest (Prepared Speech) — 3rd place—Rick Nelson Vocal Contest—Donna Fulton, Excellent VICA—State V. P.—John Stuckey 151 Juniors Top: David Adkins, Greg Anderson, Stuart Anderson, Ron Apperson, Eric Baquero, Doug Barringer. Middle: Sue Beasley, Dan Beer, Larry Bemount, Jeanne Blaschka. Bill Boon. Bill Booth. Bottom: Sharon Brucker, Ken Caisse. Pam Carlson. Bob Carlson, Steve Catrow, Carol Chellberg. 152 Juniors Top: Lu Ann Cliff, Steve Cole. Bev Colwell, Mike Coming, DeRinda Darr, Dennis Dazey. Middle: Amy Dunivent, Gary Eich-elberger, Kathie Eich-elberger, Maurie Eichel-berger, Gayle Elliott, Bob Engelbrecht. Bottom: Mike Evans. Wilma Fox, Pam Frump, Donna Fulton. Peggy George, John Glad. 153 Juniors Top: Regina Glazik. Jim Griffin, Jack Grovier, Max Guthrie, Pat Haag, Larry Hale. Middle: Bob Hancock, Nancy Hanes, Vala Harr, Cliff Hartt, Marlin Helms, Mike Herges. Bottom: Dan Hileman, Scott Hoover. Mike Ingold, Dave Johnson. Duane Johnson, Steve Johnson. 154 Juniors Top: Wayne Johnson, Brad Jones, Dan Keller, Mark Kingren, Rod Kingston, David Lackey. Middle: Terry Lee, Richard Leider, Gary Lindstrom, Tom Massey, Mark Mauld-ing, Sharon Maulding. Bottom: John McCabe, Norman McFarland, Gary Miller, Susie Miller, John Morris, Rick Nelson. 155 Juniors Top: Doug Noble, Debbie Olson, Bob Overstreet, Gary Owens, Ginny Patton, Bill Peden. Middle: Cheryl Peters, Barb Phillips. Patty Plackett, Cindy Pool, Jim Rasmus, Evelyn Reed. Bottom: Sharron Riggleman, Ken Rinken-berger, Mike Roche, Beth Rodeen, John Rollins, Dave Rohlfing. 156 Juniors Top: Debbie Ross, Debbie Roy, Mike Russell, Carol Ryberg, Cheryl Ryberg, Cindy Sanders. Middle: Jack Schuldt, Steve Seim, Terry Shaffer, Kris Shilts, Lela Shoemaker, Mike Short. Bottom: Marlena Skonberg, Don Smith, Linda Steiner, John Stuckey. Gary Swanson, Steve Swanson. Juniors Top: Rita Tammen, Curtis Teesdale, Joan Thalmann, Debby Thomas, Bob Treach, Larry Tribbey. Middle: Kevin Vaughn, Barb Volden, Don Waldrop, Steve Welch, Jim Weller, Bill Wheeler. Bottom: Greg Whitcomb, Debbie Wilson. Jane Wilson, Kendra Workman, Sandy Younker. 158 IN MEMORY of Kristine Kay Shilts BORN: JUNE 12, 1952 DIED: APRIL 18, 1969 The older daughter of Jack and Marjorie Shilts, Kris leaves a younger sister, Cindy, and a brother, Rod. All of Paxton High School was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Junior, Kris Shilts. Kris’s presence was a personal addition to the lives of those who knew her. For those who were a part of her life, her leaving makes the world less bright. It is with deep sorrow that the Class of 70 sets this page aside in fond memory of Kris, and has set up a committee to establish a fitting memorial in her name. Sophomores “Good Grief! Only half way through! I’ll be here forever! Forever!” How many parents and friends of Sophomores have heard this mournful wail toward the end of the school year, and tried (but failed) to sympathize with that young person torn between two worlds: Almost an upperclassman, but still a “kid”; almost ready to drive, but still hoofing it. Hang in there, you guys, it’s gotta get better. Pulling themselves out of a bad football year and a mediocre basketball season, the Sophomores kept their shoulders to the wheel and brought their records up, making a fine showing on the gridiron, and becoming one of the area’s top groups of cagers. This future graduating class will be well remembered, athletically. Front Row: Tony Lee, Treasurer; Larrv Rolle, Council Rep.; Larry Abbe, President. Back Row: Gale Hudkins, Council Rep.; Gwenn Selby. Council Rep.; Sandy Stewart, Vice President; Pam Glazik, Secretary. 160 ATHLETIC AWARDS Football Lett mien Denny Barr Dennis Bush Danny Caisse Jim Dorsey Bob Dyer Barry Hefner Gerald Hempel Tony Lee Terry Lewis David Mayhew Joe McCabe Randy Mills Mark Mullinax Doug Parsons David Spain Jim Steiner Danny Swan Mike Tipsord Mike Vedder Jim Wesslund Danny Eppelheimer, Mgr. Basketball Lettermen Denny Barr Danny Caisse Sophomore Honors Rick Carden Jim Dorsey Mark Guthrie Tony Lee Joe McCabe Mark Mullinax Larry Rolle Jamie Russell Danny Swan Mike Tipsord Randy Mills Danny Eppelheimer, Mgr. Traek Numerals Tony Lee David Spain Denny Barr Gerald Hempel Jim Dorsey John Pacey Cheerleaders Pam Robbins Paula Smith Nancy Plackett Donna Johnson Sharon Sanders Mike Tipsord Dan Swan Mike Vedder Jim Steiner Mark Mullinax Jim Wesslund Randy Mills MISCELLANEOUS Miss Merry Christmas Candidates— Paula Smith, Donna Johnson Christmas King and Queen Candidates—Tony Lee, Sandy Stewart 161 Sophomores Top: Larry Abbe, Lyle Adkins, Vicki Alfano, Patsy Alton. Jane Anderson, Mary Kay Anderson. Middle: Newton Anderson, Jeff Apland, Diane Apper-son, Pam Atteberry, Roy-ce Baier, Gloria Baker. Bottom: Denny Barr, Lindy Bauer, Julie Beer, Tom Beland, Jon Boone, Bert Bowen. 162 Sophomores Top: Darwin Brown, Betty Brucker, Dennis Bush, Dan Caisse, Bob Camp, Rick Carden. Middle: San- -------------h dy Chellberg, Annette Cole, Kathy Collins, Roxanne Cookson, Bob Corbin, Charlie Cox. Bottom: James Davis. Galinda Deason, Donna Derra, Glenda Derra, Charlene Dobbs, Jim Dorsey. 163 Sophomores Top: Ben Dover, Steve Dunivent, Bob Dyer, Dan Eppelheimer, Jeff Fair-child, Annette Frichtl. Middle: Jackie Galloway, Greg Gibbs. Gerald Gilmore, Melinda Glazik, Pam Glazik, Sherri Griswold. Bottom: Connie Gritton, Mark Guthrie, Carolyn Hanes, Cathy Hasler, Gerald Hempel, Barry Heifner. 164 Sophomores Top: Debbie Herriott, Gale Hudkins, Sue Jack-son. Walter Jenkins. Donna Johnson. Wesley Johnson. Middle: Brad Jones. Patty Jones, Diane Keller, Diane Kenner, Paula Lambert, Leonard Larimer. Bottom: Tony Lee, Chris Leider, Terry Lewis, Bob Lindgren, Bob Lund-quist. Cindy Lynch. 165 Sophomores Top: Joe McCabe, Sandy Marshall, Joy McClain, Diane Maxey. David May-hew, Randy Mills. Middle: Robin Morris, Mark Mul-linax, Gwen Nail, Jo Nault, Steve Nelson, Charles Owens. Bottom: John Pacey, Doug Parsons, Ann Peterson, Nancy Plackett, Barb Reeve, Heather Reynolds. 166 Sophomores Top: Debbie Ristow, Pam Robbins, Gary Robinson, Calvin Roemer, Chris Roisland. Larry Rolle. Middle: Yvonne Rollins, Jamie Russell. Maurie Saldeen, Sharon Sanders, Jo Schimanski, Gwenn Selby. Bottom: Debbie Sennert, Kathy Sharp, Dan Smith, Paula Smith, David Spain, Delores Spanhook. 167 Sophomores Top: Bob Spanhook, George Stedwell, Jim Steiner, Sandy Stewart, Janice St. Louis, Joyce St. Louis. Middle: Kim Streff, Dan Swan, Chris Swanson, Stan Swanstrom, Tom Szpyrka, Jerry Taylor, Bottom: Dale Tetcr, Marlene Thompson, Mike Tip-sord. Mike Vedder, Tom Walsh, Jim Wesslund. 168 Sophomores Top: Eddie Winkleman, Kay Wyman. Left: You've never lived until you've walked on a balance beam; Mary Kay relaxes after a tiring French session; The Freshman pick up their pictures. w Freshmen In the beginning this year’s Freshmen seemed a little lost. You could tell them from the upper classmen by the scared looks on their “green” faces, or by the way they always wandered into a classroom or study hall in the middle of the period. But as time strolled on, they seemed to fit right in and the only way you could tell them from the other classes was to remember that their pictures weren’t in the REFLECTOR last year. Their activities during the year included a third-place Homecoming float, candy sales, and a successful “Sadie Hawkins Day” dance, featuring “Just Us” from Danville. With their worst year behind them, the class of 72 should prove to be a successful one in the three years to come. Left to Right: Karen Fuoss, Secretary; Chris Maxey, Council Rep.; Jeff Robertson, President; Jane Volden, Council Rep.; Jane Quinlan, Council Rep.; Jane Marshall, Treasurer. 170 Cheerleaders Karen Fuoss Cindy Custer Barb Lambert DeeDee Miller Anita Belongea Janet Johnson, alt. Football Numerals Jim Apland Richard Arnold Rick Atkins Randy Bell Dave Carlson Marc Decker Jim Frette Richard Hoch Kent Houston Tom Johnson Mike Judge Mark Link Steve Massey Paul Meuser Jim Peden Freshman Honors Marc Ristow Managers Doug Swanson Paul Albers Roy Parkin Basketball Letters Rick Atkins Bill Burgess John Cochran Mike Herriott Richard Hoch Garrey Holdrieth Tom Johnson Mark Link Skip McLendon Paul Meuser Mike Moore Marc Ristow Norbert Sanders Danny Schwartz Miss Merry Christmas Candidates Barb Carter Jennie Joyce King and Queen Christmas Candidates Randy Swan Cindy Custer 171 Freshmen Top: Leland Adkins, Rhonda Adkins, Debbie Albers, Paul Albers, Jim Apland, Richard Arnold. Middle: Alice Atchison, Ricky Atkins, Terry Atkins, Vickie Atteberry, Barb Babcock, Randy Bell. Bottom: Anita Be-longea, Richard Brown, Bill Burgess, Theresa Canavan, Dave Carlson, Barb Carter. f w 172 Freshmen Top: Ronald Case, John Cochran, Linda Corbin, Steve Coming, Debbie Craft, Cindy Custer. Middle: Doyle Davis, Marc Decker, Mark Downs, Debbie Ehmen, Debbie Elliott, Jeanne Elliott. Bottom: Diane Elson, Kim Erwin, Jeannie Everitt, Dennis Fairchild, Stan Foster, Jim Frette. 173 Freshmen Top: Delaine Fruhling. Karen Fuoss, James Gallegos, Laura Gritton, Marsha Grovier, Jack Hale. Middle: Debbie Harris. Richard Helms, Lana Hendershott, Mike Herriott, Richard Hoch, Garrey Holdricth. Bottom: Don Holland, Kent Houston, Debbie Hudson, Wayne Humphrey, Janet Johnson, Tom Johnson. 174 Freshmen Top: Krissann Jones, Jennie Joyce, Mike Judge, Roberta Kenner, Jeannie Knox. Debbie Kupfer-schmid. Middle: David Lafary, Barb Lambert, Debbie Leider, Brenda Liggett, Mark Link, Paul Long. Bottom: Larry Mc-Bain, Cindy McLendon, Ray McLendon. Jane Marshall, Patty Marshall, Steve Massey. 175 Freshmen Top: Alan Maulding. Chris Maxey, Marsha Maxey, Paul Meuser, DeeDec Miller, Margo Miller. Middle: Donna Mills. Mike Moore, Leonard Mullvain, Susan Naugle. Libby Nelson. Melissa Nuss. Bottom: Melody Oats, Roger Owens. Roy Parkins, Jim Peden, Theresa Peterson, Mike Prewitt. 176 Freshmen Top: Diana Puffenbarger, Jane Quinlan, Jocelyn Rexroot, Vivian Reynolds, Marc Ristow, Jeff Robertson. Middle: Mary Roche. Judy Ross, Rex Roy, Barb Ryberg, Sheila Rydell, Norbert Sanders. Bottom: Wally Sandhagen, Ronald Schmidt, Debbie Schultz, John Schwandcrman, Dan Schwartz, Susan Seymour. 177 Freshmen Top: Kathy ShaUenberger, Cindy Shilts, Debbie Shilts, Barbara Shumate, Betty Smith, Jan Sollars. Middle: Randy Swan, Doug Sw'anson, Linda Szpyrka, Randy Teesdale, Diana Terrell, Virginia Thatcher. Bottom: Jean Thompson, Vicki Tomak, Evelyn Turner, Jane Vol-den, Phyllis Welch, Cathy Wheeler. 178 Freshmen Left: The freshmen’s first taste of High School life; Students file into a pep assembly; “I'm not so sure that you deserve this.” 179 FARMERS MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK 1 fi-C s j :•• ••• •• M E 'TIME'FOR YOU Compliments of the Farmers-Merchants National Bank of Paxton IN PAXTON Member of F.D.I.C. Congratulations from PAXTON BOWLING LANES Paxton Phone 379-3012 GENE’S BARBER SHOP 114 South Market St. Harold E. Bocock Phone 379-4092 Paxton, III. ONE HOUR MARTINIZING 110 S. Garrard Rantoul, III. RANTOUL MOTOR SALES, INC. CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH - VOLO Route 136 — West of Viaduct Rantoul, Illinois Phone 892-2127 Ludlow Cooperative Elevator Co. A Farmer Owned Co-op Organized 1904 GRAIN - FEED - SEED - FERTILIZER BEN OVERSTREET SON “Jewelers in Paxton Since 1896 Diamonds . Watches . Clocks . Jewelry 182 LUDLOW 396-4111 RANTOUL 892-2211 Paxton, Illinois Telephone 379-3231 Congratulations Class of ’69 From ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CORPORATION Paxton, Illinois B 8. J MUSIC 202 N. logon Danville, III Phone 443-1050 Congratulations Class of ’69 MARSHALL PLUMBING HEATING AMERICAN STANDARD FIXTURES INTERNATIONAL FURNACES PHONE 379-3014 183 JAN’S BEAUTY SHOP R F D I Paxton Phone 379-3200 ELECTRONIC SERVICE CENTER RCA - Victor Television Admiral TV LP — 45 Records Phone 379-4012 Paxton, III. INDEX ROBINSON S HARDWARE UNCOLN-LAND MEATS INC. Quality Merchandise Friendly Service Paxton Illinois “True Value-In Paxton Phone 379-361 1 Teen-Rite Pizza 145 West State Phone 379-3741 Paxton, III. D R DRUGS The Rexall Store G. W. Riemenschneider, R.Ph. LITCHFIELD HARDWARE Mechanical Electrical Contractors J. W. Litchfield Proprietor 114 N. Kentucky Rantoul, III. 61866 Phone 829-2197 STATE FARM INSURANCE Arthur J. Schmidt Auto - Life - Fire 149 N. Market Paxton, III. 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SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE EQUITABLE OF N.Y. Paxton Phone 379-3123 R. W. McDEVITT’S PAXTON THEATRE MAJESTIC BLOCK BLDG. PAXTON, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! KANKAKEE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY Kankakee, Illinois PAXTON CLEANERS A DYERS W. H. (Slim) Gollett Phone 379-3722 Paxton, Illinois UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP 147 So. Market Phone 379-4131 Are You Judged By The Office Furniture Your Company Keeps? . . . of course you are LET US BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY WITH A NEW DESK AND CHAIR stevens - paxton 186 “For 104 Years in Paxton” JOHNSON JOHNSON Congratulations to the class of ’69 WEAVER or KAUFMANN REAL ESTATES FARMS - HOMES Paxton, III. Phone 379-2614 Edmund Johnson - Wendell Johnson Insurance - Real Estate Loans - Property Management Phone 379-2334 Paxton PAXTON FIRESTONE 205 N. Market Ph. 379-3041 CORNIE’S SHOE STORE 103 N. SANGAMON GIBSON CITY, ILLINOIS We are pleased to serve you McFarland electric WIRING SUPPLIES RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Paxton Phone 379-2709 CONGRATULATION SENIORS PAXTON BUILDING LOAN SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Established 1 883 PAXTON, ILLINOIS BIRKEY’S FARM STORE, INC. ROUTE 45 NORTH PH. 9-4391 ORR REALTY INSURANCE 103 W. State St. Paxton, III. Phone 379-2441 PAXTON, ILLINOIS 60957 SALES SERVICE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 69 CUSTOM FARM SERVICES, INC. SCHOFIELD DIVISION PAXTON, ILLINOIS LEE REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 535 S. TAFT PH. 379-3222 PAXTON, ILLINOIS 60957 BROWN - MILLER Glenn Miller, Owner FUNERAL HOME FURNITURE Paxton Illinois HERGES PACKAGE STORE A Variety of Special Meats Special Types of Cheese Phone 379-2132 Paxton, III. Compliments of FORD COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY Harvard W. Keefe, Owner Paxton, Illinois Phone 379-2413 Your N.A.P.A. Jobber Paxton AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 9 N. Taft St. Paxton, III. Compliments of FRANCE BROOM CO. XTON ILLINOIS Compliments of OLI'S SHOE STORE finest in shoes Paxton Illinois “Pleasing You — Pleases Us” RAY R. DAVIS, R.Ph. DAVIS CITY DRUG STORE PAXTON, ILL. Ph. 217-379-3612 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’69 Congratulations Seniors Little’s Men Boys Rantoul, Illinois DEENA’S STYLE SHOP Rantoul, III. Congratulations Graduates HUDSON DRUG SHOP A Good Place to Trade Carl E. Hudson, R. Ph. Phone 379-2713 Paxton, Illinois CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ELECTRIC COOKING . . . It’s Cool! It’s Fast! It’s Flameless! JIM LINK CHEVROIET-BUICK 155 W. Pells Paxton, III. TODD S BILLIARD PARLOR Dory Bill WISH CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 69 DAN’S ELECTRIC SERVICE 119 S. Market St. DAN KUPFERSCHMID Paxton Phone 3Z9-3922 | STANDARD OIL DON'T BUY FOREIGN CALL ORRIN PHONE 379-2023 SCHOOL MUSIC SERVICE 101 E. Green Champaign, III. Band Instruments THE BEAUTY NOOK WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE JACK C. MEYER Phone 379-3013 Paxton COMPLIMENTS OF STUCKEY’S CAFE Routes 9 45 Phone 379-4122 11 8 So. Market Paxton, Illinois 60957 Phone 379-2832 IGA FOODLINER at IGA Happening PAXTON, ILLINOIS Mike - Cheryl - Winnie - Mark Our Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 . . . ARTHUR R. BENZ—LAWYER DR. H. R. WORKMAN—D.D.S. MARTENSEN MARTENSEN—LAWYERS DR. JAMES W. DUNNAN—D.D.S PACEY, PACEY ASHMORE—LAWYERS DR. N. E. WORKMAN—D.D.S. 190 DR. W. W. SAUER—OPTOMETRIST Acknowledgements The staff of the 1969 Reflector thanks the following individuals and companies for their assistance in the production of this book: PORTRAITS AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sudlow Photographs Danville, 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 MONTAGE WORK Bill Hansen 191 The staff is justly proud of the many Reflector alumni who return each year, and wishes to thank them for their advice and assistance. Index A Abbe, Larry—85, 160, 162 Academics—102 Acknowledgements Adkins. David—152 Adkins, Leland—53, 172 Adkins, Lyle-93, 162 Adkins, Rhonda—73, 172 Administration—120 Advertisements—180 A.F.S. Committee—86 Agriculture Department—111 Albers, Debbie—69, 73, 172 Albers. Paul—40, 172 Alfano, Vicki—69, 77, 87, 162 Allen, Pam—24 Alternate Cheerleaders—56 Alton, Kathy—131 Alton, Patsy—162 American Field Service—36 Anderson, Greg—46, 152 Anderson, Jane—ICO. 162 Anderson, Mary Kay—68, 69, 73, 94, 96, 162 Anderson, Newton—162 Anderson, Richard—121 Anderson, Stuart—46, 71, 152 Apbnd, Jeff-49, 65. 89. 90. 91, 162 Arland, Jim—52 , 89, 172 Apland, Patricia—68. 69, 75, 89, 90, 92, 94. 97, 131 Apperson, Dianne—73, 162 Apperson, Ronald—46, 48, 71, 85, 150, 152 Arnold, Richard—52, 172 Art Department—114 Atchinson, Alice—77, 172 Athletic Honor —41 Atkins. Ricky-52, 53. 172 Atkins, Terry—172 Atteberry, Gary—70, 162 Atteberry, Pam—162 Atteberty, Vickie—94, 172 Awards and Lettcrmcn—44 B Baccalaureate—31 Babcock, Barbara—93, ICO, 172 Baicr, Clark-70, 131 Baier, Royce—81, 162 Baker, Gloria—69, 87, 162 Bund Officers—88 Baqucro, Eric—47, 54, 65, 71, 75, $9, Baquero, Ine:—34 Barr, Dennis—49, 50, 51, 65, 162 Barringer, Doug—152 Basketball Managers—40 Bauer, Gwen—65. 67, 71, 93, 131 Bauer, Lindy—162 Beasley, Susan—73, 93, 152 Beencnga. K. Gene—70, 83. 113 Beer. Dan-16, 48. 65. 81, 82, 88,97. 152 Beer. Debbie—32 Beer, Julie—69, 93, 162 I3cland, Tom—162 Bell, Randy-52, 172 Ilelongea, Anita—57, 73, 172 Bemount, Larry—152 Birkey. Ron—17, 100. 131 Bixby, Rod—48 Blanchct, Nancy—34 Blaschka, Jeanne—65, 152 Blithe Spirit—24 Bloomquist, Barbara—65, 87, 89, 90, 92, 96. 97. 101, 131 Bloomquist, Mrs.—123 Blue and Gold—67 Board of Education—121 Boden, Katherine—62, 104 Boman, Kay—89, 92. 131 Boon. Bill—46. 48. 82. 83. 152 Boone, Jon —162 Booth. Bill—93. 95, 96. 152 Bowen. Bert-93, 95. 162 Brethorst, Bill—70. 131 Brown, Darwin—163 Brown, Rick—81, 172 Bruckcr, Betty—163 Brucker, Sharon—152 192 Bruncau, Daniel—98, 104, 105 Burgess, Bill—53. 172 Burgess, Mr.—123 Burklund, Randy—35, 48 Burklund, Jean—123 Bus Drivers—123 Bush. Dennis—51. 65 Business—174 Business Education Dept.—108 c Caissc, Dan-46, 50. 51, 82, 95. 163 CaiMC, Ken-46, 152 Calhoun. Glen—121 Camp, Bob—-82, 163 Canavan, Theresa—94. 100, 172 Cange, Edwin—40, 109 Carden, Rick—51, 82, 163 Carlcton, Mr.—123 Carlson, Darrell—46, 132 Carlson, David—52, 172 Carlson, Delores—93, 132 Carlson, Donald—132 Carlson, Lee R.—121 Carlson. Pam-16, 65, 73. 94. 100. 152 Carlson. Pat-63, 66, 87. 88, 89, 132 Carlson. Robert—152 Carroll, Jane—108 Carter, Barbara—77, 98, 172 Case, Ronald-173 Catrow, Steve—16, 71, 152 Chamber Choir—96 Chellbcrg, Carol-97. 101, 152 Chellbcrg, Sandy—163 Christmas—18, 19 Class Day—32. 33 Cliff, Lu Ann-69, 93. 153 Coaches and Managers—40 Cochran, John—52, 63, 173 Cole, Annette—165 Cole, Steve—65, 71, 153 Collins, Kathy-73, 94. 163 Colwell. Bev-153 Commencement—34 Concert Band—89 Concert Choir—97 Condit, Mr.—33 Contents—4 Cooks-123 Cookson, Roxanne—65, 89, 92, 163 Coplca, Steve—12, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 65, 71. 75. 132 Cotbin. Bob—89, 93 . 95. 163 Corbin. Linda—69, 77, 93, 173 Corning, Michael—153 Coming, Steve—173 Cox. Chatles—82. 163 Craft. Debbie-69, 94. 173 Currie. Lmda-65. 71. 87. 88, 89. 90. 92, 100. 1C1. 132 Curtis, Elizabeth—71, 72, 73. 89, 92, 132 Curtis, William—18 Custer. Cindy—19, 57. 73. 99. 100, 173 Custer, Dan—132 D Darr, DeRinda—65, 89, 153 Davis, Doyle—173 Davis, James—163 Da:ey, Dennis—63, 46, 78, 89, 153 Dcason, Galinda—68, 69, 73 , 77, 94, 163 Decker, Marcus—52, 82, 85, 173 Dedication—2, 3 Derra. Donna—193, 163 Dcrra, Glenda—163 Dobbs. Charlene—90. 89. 92. 163 Dorsey, James—49, 89, 51, 163 Douglas, Greg—12, 46, 4r, 71, 74, 75, 133 Douglas, Stanley—115 Dover, Benjamin—95, 164 Drivers' Education—113 Downs, Mark—173 Dunivent, Amy—63, 65, 71, 153 Dunivcnt, Beth—34 Dunivent, Stephen—65, 123, 164 Dunivcnt. George—123 Dunnan, Theresa—56, 63, 65, 71, 73, 83, 84. 96. 98. 133 Dyer, Robert—50, 164 E Edwards, Gayle-70, 73, 95, 133 Ehmcn, Debbie—69, 94, 101, 173 Eichelberger, Gary—70, 153 Eichclbcrgcr, Kathic—65, 71, 94, 100, 1CI. 153 Eichelbergcr, Maurie—98, 153 Elkins, Karen—70, 133 Elliott, Debbie—173 Elliott, Gayle-153 Elliott, Gene-121 Elliott, Jeanne—£0, 89, 9C, 173 Elliott, Susan—89, 90, 92, 133 Elson, Diane—69, 73, 94, 100, 1 3 Elmore, Paul—49 Emcrick, Sandra—106 Eniiclbrecht. Betty—69, 76, 77, 1C1, 133 Engelbrecht, Bob—153 English Department—104 Eppelheimer, Dan—40, 95. 164 Erwin, im—69, 93, 89, 91, 92, 173 Evans, Michael—153 Everitr, Jeanne—69, 100, 173 F F.F.A. Activities—80 Faculty Informals—117, 118 Fairchild, Dennis—173 Fairchild. Jeff-81, 164 Fiorillo, Margaret—86, 101, 115 Flannery, Art—123 Florey, Rick—40 Football Managers—40 Foreign Exchange Student—37 Foreign Language Department—104 Forrest. Donald—65, 71. 133 Foster, Barbara—76, 77, 133 Foster, Dorothy—122 Foster, Margot—1 34 Foster, Stanley—173 Fox. Mark-46, 47, 65, 71. 134 Fox, Wilma-16. 65. 100. 153 Frcchill, Jack—41, 44, 46. 65. 67. 71, 100. 134 Freshman Basketball—53 Freshman Cheerleaders—57 Freshman Class—169 Freshman Football—52 Freshman Honors—171 Frosh-Soph Track—49 Frette, James—52, 173 Frichtl, Annette—65, 89. 90, 91, 92, 164 Fruhling, Delaine—77, 174 Frump, Pam—73, 93, 153 Fulton, Donna-88, 89. 91. 92 . 93. 96, 153 Future Farmers of America—78, 79, 80 Future Homemakers of America—76, 77 Future Teachers of America—1C1 Fuoss. Karen-57. 73. 89. 92. 170. 174 G Gallegos, James—174 Galloway, Jackie—164 Geers, Joe—32 Geers, Tim—143 George, Peggy—61, 73, 87, 153 German, James—106 Gibbs. Greg-65. 67, 89. 90. 91. 92. 164 Gilmore, Gerald—82 , 89, 164 Girl's Athletic Association—68, 69 Girls' Chorus—94 Glad. John-82, 153 Glazik. Melinda-164 Clank. Pam-65, 100, 160, 164 Gla:ik, Regina—101. 154 Golf Team—54 Goodwin. Barb-71, 85. 89. 90. 91. 92, 98 127 134 Gordon, Trudy—65, 67, 73, 94, 134 Graham. Jean—122 Gray, Charles—84, 109 Griffin. Jim-40. 44. 46. 75. 93. 154 Griggs, lames—81, 115 Griswold. Sherri—65, 89. 92. 94. 97. 100, 164 Gritton, Connie—65 , 66, 81, 101, 164 Gritton, Laura—77, 93, 174 Grovier. Jack-ICC, 101. 154 Grovicr. Marsha—174 Guidance Department—115 Guthrie, Mark—49, 89, 51, 164 Guthrie, Max—47, 48, 63, 71, 89, 154 Guyot, James—67, 83, 104, 1C6 H Haag, Pat—156 Hale, Jack—176 Male, Larry—156 Hancock, Robert—16, 46, 156 I lanes, Carolyn—69, 89, 166 Hanes, Nancy—94, 96, 97, 100, 101, 156 Hanesford, Brenda—67, 70, 12r, 134 Hanson. Peg—34 Harr. Vala-14 . 56, 65, 73, 84, 85, 100, 101. 156 Harris, Debbie—176 Hurweger, Ficd—40, 48, 65, 66, 71, 75, Ham. Cliff-156 Haslet, Cathy—89, 9C, 94, 166 Hasselbring, Lcland—108, 125 Hutficld. Jim—54 Haysr, Bruce—48 Hcifncr, James—5C, 95, 164 Helms, Richard—174 Helms, Marlin—154 Hcmpcl, Gerry—49. 50. 164 Hcndcrshotr, Karen—71, 98, 154 Hendershott, Lana—100, 174 Henderson, Ann—12, 15, 119 Henderson, Norman—40, 54, 74, 112 Herges, Mike—55, 78, 156 Herriott, Debbie—76, 77, 165 Herriott. Mike—174 Highlights—8 Hileman. Dan-48. 65. 71. 75, 154 Hill. Marcia-55 Hiner, Ray—125 Hoch, Richard—52, 55, 174 Holdrierh, Garrey—55, 174 Holiday Tournument—20 Holland, Donald—174 Holmgren, Hans—55, 54 Homecoming—II, 14 Homecoming Queen and Court—12, 15 Home Economics Department—111 Honeycutt, Dennis—155 Hoover. Scott—54, 65. 71, 154 Houston, Kent—52, 174 Houston. Roger—62, 65, 65, 71, 154 Hudachck, Mary—54 Hudkins. Gale—66. 67. 69. 85. ICC. 1C7, 160 Hudson, Debbie—89. 96. ICC, 174 Humphrey, Wayne—174 Hutchins, Phyllis—104 I I.C.E. Club-70. 113 Industrial Arts Department—110 Industrial Education Club—82 In gold, Mike—63, 65, 71, 154 Interrelated Co-operative Education Dept.—113 J Jackson, Sue—100, 165 Jenkins, Walter—89, 91, 92, 163 Johnson, David—65. 71. 10C, 154 Johnson. Donna—57, 65, 73, 100, 165 Johnson, Dianne—24, 35, 54 Johnson, Duane—54, 65, 90, 89, 154 Johnson, Janet—56, 75, 89, 174 Johnson. Mike—48 Johnson. Steve—16, 65, 67, 71, 98, 154 Johnson, Tom—52, 55, 93, 95, 174 Johnson, Wayne—70, 155 Johnson, Wesley—81, 165 Jones, Brad (junior)—65, 71, 155 Jones, Brad (soph)—165 Jones, Don—70, 135 Jones, Krissann—69, 89, 175 Jones, Patty—76, 77, 165 Joyce, Jennie—97, 100, 175 Judge, Mike—52. 175 Junior Class—152, 158 Junior Honor —151 Junior Officers—150 Junior Class Play—16, 17 Junior-Senior Prom—26 K Karr, Helen-123 Keller, Dan-155 Keller, Diane—76, 165 Kenner, Diana—67, 93, 165 Kenner. Roberra-89. 90. 94. 175 Keif, Sandy—32, 34 Kingtcn, Mark-82, 155 Kingston, Eugene—83, 86, 116 Kingston, Rodney—47, 48. 63, 65, 66, 67 . 75, 86. 95. 96. 98. 150, 155 Knox. Jeannic—94. 100, 175 Kupferschmid, Debbie—93, 175 L Lackey, David—70 Lafary, David—175 Lambert, Barbara—57, 73, 10C, 175 Lambert. Kirk—7. 19. 46. 48. 65. 71. 75. 98. 135 Lambert, Paula—81, 100, 165 Larimer, Leonard—165 Latin Club—-64, 65 193 Lee, Ml—24 Lee. Terry—46. 48. 155 U|65TOnV W 501 51' 65, 981 ,60' Leider, Chris—65. 69. 165 Leidcr, Debbie—69. 81, 175 Leider, Richard—155 Lcttermcn’s Club—74 LettermenV Club Acriviiiev—75 Lewis Terry-50. 165 Lewis, Tony—24. 48 Library Club—81 Library Dept.—115 Liggett. Brenda—175 Lindgren, Robert— ), 165 Lindstrom. Gary—155 Link. Mark—52. 53. 175 Lachenmcycr, Billie Jt —24, )2 Lons. Linda—76. 77, 135 M Male Chorus—95 Manager —140 Marching Band Marching Band Leader —87 Marshall, Jane—73, 89, 170, 175 Marshall, Pam—34 Marshall, Patty—175 Marshall, Sandra—166 Martin, Chria—14, 56, 62, 63. 65. 71 73 89. 135 ’ Massey, Steve—52, 175 Massey. Tom-52, 155 Mathematics Department—106 Mattingly, Coleman—135 Maulding, Alan—176 Maulding, Matk-96. 97. 155 Maulding, Sharon—16, 72, 73, 96, 15C, Maxey. Chris—69, 73, 85, 93, 170, 176 Maxey. Diane-100. 166 Maxey, Marsha-fr). 100. 176 Mayhew. David-50. 166 McBain. Larry-82. 175 McBain, Nancy—69. 136 McCabe. Joe-50, 51. 166 McCabe, John-16. 46. 100, 155 McCabe. Pat-100, 136 McClain. Joy Ann—166 McFarland. Norman—82. 155 McLendon, Cynthia—77. 175 McLendon. Roy—153, 175 McQueen, Charles—63, 65, 71, 136 Meuser, Qirol—12, 13, 14. 71, 136 Meuser, Paul—53, 176 Miller, Dianna—57, 73. 89, 176 Miller, Gary—70. 155 Miller, Janene—14. 56. 62 , 63, 65, 1, 73. 89. 10C. 136 Miller, Larry—106 Miller, Margo—73, 89. 100. 1 6 Miller, Susan—56. 72. 73, 9 , 155 Mills, Donna-100. 176 Mills, Randy—50, 166 Mixed Chorus—93 Moline, Vernie—54, 136 Moomaw. John—40. 112 Moore, Jo Deen—63, 65, 71, 73, 136 Moore, Michael—53, 83, 176 Morris, John—46, 48, 75, 155 Morris, Robin—77, 166 Morris, Wea—48 Mr. “D Committee—86 Mullinax, Mark-50. 66. 89. 91. 92, 100, 166 __ I Mullvain, Leonard—176 Munser, Mr. and Mrs.—32 Music Department—114 Music Librarians—88 N Nail, Gwen—166 National Honor Society—62, 63 Nauglc, Susan—69, 73. 89, 176 Naugle. Bmch-71. 136 Nault, Jo Ann—69, 166 Nelson, Elizabeth—8). 92. 100, 176 Nelson, Rick—54 , 63, 155 Nelson, Steve—82. 166 Newman. Charles C.—12C Simon, Ron—71. 137 Noble. Doug-44, 47. 71. 98. 155 Nurse—122 Nuss, Melissa—176 o Oats. Jerry Lee—137 Oats. Melody-69. 94 . 97. 176 Olson. Debbie—69. 158 Organizations—60 Ostendorf, Hope—24 Overstreet, Bob-46, 48. 63, 71, 75. 85, 150, 156 194 Owens Charlie—65. 89. 90. 91. 92. 100. 166 Owen ., Gary—65. 71, 156 Owens, Roger—176 P Pacey, John—49, 166 Parkin, Roy—40, 52 . 89, 176 Parsons, Doug—50, 65, 168 Parsons, Linda—65, 71, 101. 137 Parsons, Lois—123 Patron, Ginny—67, 156 Pcdcn. Bill-70. 156 Peden. Jim—50, 52, 53. 176 Peden, John—54 Pep Band— Pep Club-72, 73 Perry, Sandra—137 Personalities—124 Personnel—123 Peters. Cheryl-65, 67. 71. 97. 10C. 156 Peterson, John—34,_ 35 Petersen, Sharon—72, 112 Peterson, Ann—69, 77, 94. 166 Peterson. Judy-89. 92. 137 Peterson, Randy—32,_ 35 Peterson, Theresa—176 Phillips, Barb-65, 89. 96. 97. 98. 156 Physical Education—112 Plackett. Nancy-57. 73, 100, 166 Plackctt, Patty-65. ICO. 156 Pool. Cindy—16, 65. 88, 97. 100. 156 Preston, Mark—70. 137 Prewitt. Mike-176 Probationary Thespians—10? Prom—26 Prom Court—29 Puffenbarger, Diane—73, 177 Q Quinlan, Jane—67. 85, 97. 100, 170, 177 Quivey, Cindy—14, 56, 73. 85, 86, 87, 89. 127, 137 R Ragland, B ic—108 Rasmus, Jim—40. 63, 71, 156 Rasmus, Susan—69. 76, 77. 93. 137 Rasmussen. Mary Ann—65, 67, 69, 71, 73. 97. 98. 101, 138 Records—42 Reed, Evelyn—156 Reeder, James—82, 110 Reep, Dennis—62. 63, 65. 71, 138 Rcep. Robert-88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 133 Reeve, Barbara—69, 166 Reeve, Dennis—46. 63, 65, 71, 96, 97, 138 Reeves, David-88, 91 Reflector—66 Reitz, Connie—87. 89. 100, 138 Rexroot, Jocelyn—177 Reynolds, Heather—69, 87, 88, 94, 96, 97. 166 Reynolds, Vivian—81, 94, 177 Rigglcman, Sharron—81, 93, 101, 156 Rinkenbetger, Ken—63, 65, 66, 67, 84, 85. 86. 95. 96. 97. 100, 156 Ristow, Debbie—65, 89, 92, 167 Ristow, Marc-52 , 55. 39. 92 . 96. 91. 177 Robbins, Charles—65, 138 Robbins, Pam-57, 65. 73. 89, 90. 92, 167 Robertson. Jeff-52, 85. 171. 177 Robinson. Gary—167 Robinson, Kathy—138 Roche, Mary Jo—177 Roche, Mike—70. 156 Rodeen, Becky—34 Rodeen, Beth Ann—16, 63, 65, 66. 71, 89. 96. 100. 150, 156 _ Rocmer, Calvin—82, 167 Rohlfing, Dave—78, 79, 156 Rohlfing, Robert—78, 111 Roisland, Chris—167 Rolle, Larry—47. 51. 66. 67. 85. 95. 96, 97. 160, 167 Rollins, John—82. 156 Rollins, Ralph-123 Rollins, Yvonne—69, 167 Ross, Debbie-65, 69. 73. 100, 157 Ross. Judy-73. 89. 92. 96. 177 Roy. Debbie-70, 157 Roy, Rex—82. 177 Rule, David—65, 71. 138 Russell, Celia-139 Russell. Jamie-51, 100, 167 Russell, Mike-46. 157 Ryberg, Barbara—177 Ryberg, Carol—93, 157 Ryberg, Cheryl—70, 157 Rydell, Sheila—177 Saldcen, Maurice—40, 81, 167 Sander , Cindy—157 Sander , Lavern—63, 94. 97, 1)9 Sander , Norbert—53, 177 Sanders, Sharon—57, 65, 73, 83, 167 Sandhagen, Wally-89, 91. 92. 9). 95, 177 Sauer, Laurence—12) Sauer, Tom—78, 79, 139 Schimanski, Jo-73. 88. 89, 9C. 91. 92, 167 Schunanski, Ralph—121 Schimanski, Rick—48, 54 Schofield, Addv-12. 13, 14. 87. 89. 139 Schmidt, Ronald—177 Schuldt, jack—46, 48. 79. 157 Schulc, Debra-177 Schwanderman, John—177 Schwartz, Daniel—5). 177 Schwartz, Sue—63, 65, 68, 69, 71, 8), 98. 101. 139 Science—107 Science Club—71 SchwinK. Larry—78, 139 Secreiaries—122 Seim, Duane—48 Seim, Steve—157 Selby. Gwcnn- 65. 66. 69. 73. 85. 89, 90. 160, 167 Senior Activities—145, 149 Senior Class—130-142 Senior Class Play—24 Senior Class Honors—128. 129 Senior Informals—126, 127 Sennert, Debbie—65, 73, 89, 101, 167 Settler, Judy-139 __ Seymore, Susan—177 Shaffer, Terry—82, 157 ShaiicnberKcr, Kathy—69, 94, 178 Sharp, Kathy—167 Shield , Thompson—2, 3, 83, 84, 106, 120 Shilts, Cindy—7), 89. 97. 178 Shilts, Debbie-73. 89. 178 Shilts, Kris—65. 88, 97. 101, 157 Shoemaker, Lcla—157 Short, Mike—78, 157 Shrcvcs. Marlene—70, 1)9 Shumate, Barbara—89, 101, 178 Shumate, Janice—63, 65. 88, 89, 9C, 91, 92. 96. 101, 127, 140 Shumate, Olivet—12) Shunk, Floyd—123 Skonberg. Marlena—65, 73, 97, 157 Smith, Becky—12, 13, 14, IOC. 140 Smith, Betty—7). 89. 91. 97. 1C1, 178 Smith, Betty—122 Smith, Daniel—167 Smith, IX nald—16, 19, 46 , 48, 85, 98, Smith, Jerry—40, 105 Smith, Cathy—24, 34 Smith, Larry—40, 113 Smith. Pat—46. 70, 140 Smith. Paula-57. 7). ICC, 167 Smith, Wayne—123 Sollars, Jan—69, 89, 178 Social Studies—109 Sophomore Basketball—51 Sophomore Cheerleaders—57 Sophomore Football—50 Spam, David—49. 50. 81. 167 Spanhook, Delores—167 Spanhook, Robert—82, 168 Special Education—116 Speech and Music Contest—30 Sports—38 Sports Informals—55 Stage Band—91 Stagen, Elwood—121 Stagen. Phil—12, 41. 44. 46. 4 78. 79. 85. 127, 130. 140 . 74. 75. Stark, Jill-140 Stcdwell, George—82, 10C. 168 Steiner, Jim—49. 50, 95, 168 Steiner, Linda—70, 157 Srewart, Archie—)3 __ ia« Stewart. Sandy-19, 66. 100. St. Louis, Gene—65, 82, 140 St. Louis, Janice—69, 73, 94. St. Louis, Joyce—69, 73, 94, Stone. James—71, 140 Stteff, Jan—140 Strcff, Kim—82, 168 Stuckey, John—157 Student Council—85, 184 Student Faculty Board—®) Swan. Danny-49. 5C. 51. Swan. Randy-19, _52. 178 Swanson, Chris—77, 168 Swanson, Dave—54 Swanson, Doug—52, 178 j57 Swanson, Gary—54, 89. 90. '• Swanson, Sieve—157 Swansirom. Sian—168 Swenicel, Tom—65, 71, 74, 75, 85, 127, I4i Swirier. Carol-69, 83, 112 Szpyrlca. Linda-94, 100, 178 Sipyrka, Tom—168 T Tammcn. Riia—65. 69, 73, ICC, 158 Taylor, Jerry—82. 168 Taylor, Linda—63, 71, 81, 98, 141 Team Awards—45 Tccsdale, Curtis—150 Teesdale, Randy—178 Terrell, Diane—69. 77, 178 Terrell, Don—141 Teier, Dale—168 Thalman, Joan—65, 73, 158 Thatcher, Margie—68, 69, 72 , 73, 93, 96, 97. ICC, 141 Thatcher, Virginia-81, ICC. 101. 178 Thespians—98 Thomas, Debbie—68, 69, 93, 158 Thompson, Jean—178 Thompson. Marlene—168 Thurber, Carnival—16 Tim Geers Memorial—143 Tipsord, Mike-49, 5C, 51. 95. 168 Tomak, Vicki—73, 178 Treach, Bob—158 Tribbey, Larry—158 Tucker, Vicki—65. 87, 1C1, 141 Turner. Evelyn—81. 94, 178 u Unrickcr, Glenn—141 V Vandcr Gheynst, Paul—86, 88, 91, 114 Van der veen, Jennifer—37, 65, 85, 86, ICO, 141 Variety Show—22 Varsity Basketball—47 Varsity Cheerleaders—56 Varsity Football—46 Varsity Scores—43 Varsity Track—48 Vaughn, Kevin—158 Vaughn. Rick-12, 41. 45, 46, 47, 48, 65, 71. 74. 75, 141 Veatch, Louis—65, 105 Veddet, Mike-50, 79. 168 Volden, Barb 16. 63. 65. 67. 71, 73, 97. 100, 150, 158 Volden, Jane-73. 85. 93. 99. 101, 170, 178 W Waldrop. Don-16, 93, 95. 158 Walle, Carol Ann—114 Walsh. Tom-168 Wauseca Champions—46 Welch. Phyllis—178 Welch, Steve—70, 158 Weller, Jim-158 Wesslund, Jim-49, 50. 168 Wheeler, Cathy—178 Wheeler, Jim—46. 75, 82, 142 Wheeler. Mickey-94, 97. 100, 142 Wheeler, Bill-158 Whitcomb. Greg—46. 71, 158 Williams, Kathy—7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 65, 70. 142 Wilson, Debbie-69. 76. 77. 89, 9C, 100, 158 Wilson. Jane—14. 16. 19, 46. 72 . 73, 97. 98 158 Wilson, Janice—73, 178 Wilson. Ray-121 Winkleman, Ed—82, 169 Winklcman, Richard—78, 142 Wolfe. Darrell-40 Wolf. Donald-110 Woodwind Choir—92 Workman. Kendra—14, 16, 56, 63, 72, 73. 96. 97. 98. 158 Workman. Wendy—65. 66, 68, 69, 84. 85, 86. 98. 101, 127, 140 Wyman, Kay—76, 77. 169 Y Yancey, Frances—111 Yancey. Janice—65, 66, 100, 142 Young, George—40, 107 Younkcr, Sandy—16, 65. 72 . 73, 89, 96, 158 z Zichr. Carol-69. 77. 93. 178 Zimmerman, Gerald—40, 86, 107 Zimmerman, Vic—12, 13, 119 195 Autographs Autographs Autographs