Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1986 volume:

SCENE TAKE II 1 TITIE 1980 EEEIIECTCE PAXTON EICE SCECCi EAAEON, IUINCIS VOMJME 82 STAFF Ell H ECWE BOPPY PCNNA SESaVN MEYEP, TYIEP Elll MISSY THOMAS, OINA SANEIIIEOE CANIOII HCEEEP BECKY IHITWIIIllEE TABIE OF CONTENTS SENIORS BNBERCIASS MEN FACBITY 10 SPORTS 52 20 OHLII3S 80 44 EVENTS 102 Homecoming 1985 began with Spirit Week. Monday was inside-outside day. Toga day was on Tuesday. Students wore sheets draped over their shoulders and tied at the waist. Wednesday was Hawaiian day. Thursday was hats, shades, ties, and buttons day. Carrie Collins had buttons on, from her head to her toes. Friday was Blue and Gold day. At the pep assembly t hat afternoon, we watched the tricycle race finals. Brad Forsyth won first place in the trike competition. Thursday night was the annual Homecoming parade. The freshmen class won the float competition. Brad Forsyth and Becky Lit wilier were named King and Queen of 1985. SPRIT WEEIE This year's dance was one of the most successful dances at Paxton High School. The band that played was called HzO. The theme was Every Time You Go Away. The 1985 Homecoming Dance was Saturday, Oct. 6th at the High School. It lasted from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday was a busy day because Paxton hosted a band invite. PUSSTAPS IRCCIK WITH n,c m The coronation was held ■ at 9:00. Brad Forsyth and |9 Becky Lit wilier were hon-B ored as the 1985 King and-B Queen. The c rown brearers B were Bret Forsyth and Kris-B tin Zick. B Other court members B were: L. Marshall, K. Molck, B L. Valentine, ). Schrodt, R. B Marron, M. Rubart, M. Allen, B J. Reber, S. Kidd, M. Kief, C. B Hofer, and M. Coplea. I I I The Homecoming game was I I Friday, Oct. 5th It was a cold, II rainy, and windy night. Despite I | the bad weather, loyal fans II filled the stands. I I Ingegerd Eriksson, the foreign exchange student from Sweden, gave a short speech to the crowd at half-time. The band was not able to perform because of the bad weather. The final score of the game was 14 to 6, a victory for Paxton! Kirk Peters was injured and had to sit out for the rest of the game. EI GHT MOVES Senior Class Officers: Back Row: Adrienne Silence, Representative, Pat Livermore, representative, Sonja Rawls, Secretary, Kristin Molck, Representative, Front Row: Becky Lit wilier. Vice President, Wade Bleich, President, Lisa Anderson, Treasurer Lisa Anderson C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 2; M. Con. 1,2; A.F.S. 2; NSH 3,4; Re-flec. 2; St. Con. 1-4; M. Team 1-4, Capt. 4; B. Ball 1-4; C. Con. 2-4, All-Conf.-Hon. Men. 1,2, Track; Intram. 1,4, V. Ball; Treas. 1-4; S. Team 3; Who's Who 2-4; Teacher's Aid 2,4; Dave Annis VICA 4; F. Ball 1; Play Comm. 3; Play Prod. 3; S. Team 1 2 Jim A rends Jim Bob'' C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 1-4; Drum Major 3,4; M. Con. 1-4; NHS 3-4; St. Coun. 2-4, Vice. Pres, of Class 2,3, Ex. Pres, of Coun. 4, M. Team 1-4, M. Contest 3, 3rd indi. Reg.; B. Ball 1; F. Ball 1-2; Track 1; Stat. 1, B. Ball (Boys) Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Bad., Flick.; Vice Pres. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Play Prod 2,3; Spring Play 3, Male Lead; S. Team 3, Indivi. Reg. Champ.; SDAHSS 1-4; Who's Who 3,4; Aca-demic-Amer. 3,4; Scien. Club 4; Solo Ens. 1,2 Matt Bachman-Bach VICA 4; Stephanie Basta-Steff Reflec. 2; B. Ball 1; S. Team 2, DDA Prose Alice Batte-Alley-Catte Transfer From jasper In Aug. Of 1983 C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 2; M. Con. 2; B. Ball 3; Track 3; Intra. 2,4, V. Ball S. Team 2; Matthew Bever B. Chorus 1; F..Ball 1,2; Track 1-4; C. -Coun. 4 Tim Birch-Birchy M. Team 1,2; B. Ball 1,2; Intra. 2-4, V. Ball, Bad. Ping-Pong; Ser.-At-Arms 3; Wade Bleich-Bly NHS 3,4, Treas. 4; St. Coun. 3,4; M. Team 1-4; F. Ball 1,4, Bench Capt. 4; Mana. 4, F. Ball; Intra. 1-4, V-ball; Pres. 4; Ser.-at-Arms 3; A. Team 3; Who's Who 1-4; Science Club 4; SDAHSS 1-4 Marla Burr Transfer from Rantoul in 1983; M. Band 3; Dave Clampitt-Jed St. Coun. 4; F. Ball 1,2,4; Intra. 2, V. Ball; Serg.-At-Arms 4; Carrie Collins G. Chorus 1-3; M. Chorus 1-3; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; M. Contest 1-4; Pom Pom Girls 1; Blue and Gold 2, reporter; St. Coun. 1, representative; Trackettes 2-4; Stat. 2-4, Track; Intra. 4, V-Ball; Play Prod. 1,3, in play; S. Team 1-4, Co.-Capt. 4; Who's Who 4; Amy Dargan C. Choir 1-3; G. Chorus 1,2; M. Chorus 1,2; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 2; M. Contest 1-4; A.F.S. 2; Reflec. 2; M. Health 1; SDAHSS 3,4; Chordetts 1-3 Juanita DeLaCruz M. Health 1-4, Seer. 4; Trackettes 1- 2; Trade Dice C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; Flags 3,4; Rifles 2-4; M. Contest 2,3; Cheerleaders 1-4; St. Coun. 1-4; C. Coun. 1,2; Intra. 1-3, V. Ball Representative 1; Serg.-At-Arms 2-4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 1; Chad Duncan Darci Eichclberger C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; M. Contest 1-3; NHS 3,4; St. Coun. 1-4, executive treas. 4; M. Team 3; Intra. 3, V. Ball; Secretary 2,3; Serg.-At-Arms 1; Who Who's 1-4; SDAHSS 1-4; Edward Eichner intramurals 4, Bad., V. Ball Joe Emberson-Embo VICA 4; B. Ball 1-4; F. Ball 1-4, all- conf. Hon. Men. Ingegerd Eriksson- Fred M. Band 4, Honorguard; NHS 4; St. Coun. 4; Serg.-at-arms 4; YFU-stu-dent from Sweden. Joy Faulkner M. Health 2,4; Brad Forsyth C. Band 1-4, M. Band 1-4; J. Band 1-4; NHS 3,4; St. Coun. 2-4, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4; M. Team 2,3; B. Ball 1-4, Bfta 2,3,4, MVP 3; F. Ball 1-4, MVOB 3, Co-Capt., all-conf. defen. back, BDB, MVP 4; Track 1-4, top 5 point receivers 2,3,4; Intra. 1-4, Ping-pong, V. Ball, Bad, Flick.; Representative 2; Home. King 4; Home. Court 4; Prom Court 3; Who's Who 2-4; SDAHSS 2-4; Tim French Intramurals 4, ping-pong, V. Ball, Bad; Play Prod. 3,4; S. Team 4; Melinda Frichtl Darren Gentzler- Gentz Senior Ens. 1; Concert Choir 1; B. Chorus 1; M. Chorus 1; C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1,2; J. Band 1,2; M. Contest 1,2; A.F.S. 1,2; VICA 4; St. Coun. 3,4; M. Team 2; F. Ball 1,2,4; Track 1-4; Man. 1, B. Ball; Stat. 1, B. Ball; Intra. 1- 3, Bad. Ping-pong, Flick., V-Ball; Serg-At-Arms 3,4; Joe Grayson C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1,2; M. Contest 1,2; Who's Who 4; Doug Green-Booger C. Band 1-3; M. Band 1-4, Best Per-cus.; St. Coun. 2-4, State District Liasion; F. Ball 1,2,4; Stat. 1,2, Camera man video; Intra. 1-4; President 2,3; Serg.-at-arms 4 Play Prod. 1,2,4, actor; S. Team 2-4, con. Champ- Sec. qual. Traci Griffin C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1-3; Flags 3; Rifles 1,2; Pom Pom Girls 1; VICA 4; St. Coun. 3,4; B. Ball 1,2, Man. Girls; Serg.-At-Arms 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Prod. 3,4; Winter Guard 2-4; Tina Guillaume Pom Pom Girls 1; Vica 4; M. Health 2- 4; Stat. 1, V. Ball; Craig Hadden M. Team 4; C. Coun. 2-4. Co. Capt. 4; Track 1-4; Intra. 4, V. Ball, Bad; Larry Haile Intra. 1-4, Bad., Ping-Pong, V. Ball Tracy Hofer-Hof M. Health 1,2; V. Ball 1-4, MVP. Capt 4; Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Ping-Pong; Prom Comm. 3; Kim Howe-Mom M. Band 1; Reflec. 4; M. Health 2-4; Intra. 4, B.A.D. 11; Student of week 4 Denise Hudson-Hud M. Band 2,3; Flags 2,3; VICA 4; Prom Comm. 3; Phil Hull-Magic Moose B. Ball 1-4; F. Ball 2-4, Track 1-4, State Broke School Record-Discus; F. Ball Honorable Men. 3,4; B ball All Con. 3,4 Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Bad., Flick.; Phil Jarboe C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 1; M. Contest 1-4; F.F.A. 1-4, Contest 1-4, Sect. 2,3; Intra. 2-4, Bad., Ping-Pong; Dixie Band 3,4; Tammy Jinks C. Band 1-3; M. Band 1-3; M. Contest 2,3; St. Coun. 2,3; M. Health 2; Man. 2-4. V. Ball; Stat. 2-4, V. Ball; Serg-at-arms 2,3; Who's Who 4; SDAHSS 2-4; Scien. Club 4; Chris Johnson - Schlep C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 1-4; M. Con. 1-4; Brian Jones-Jonesy VICA 4; FFA 2,3; B. Ball 1-3; Ramona Jones-Mona Cheerleaders 1-4; VICA 4; NHS 3,4; M. Team 3, Honorable Men.; B. Ball 1; Track 1; C. Coun. 1,2; Intra. 3,4, V. Ball, Ping-Pong Bad.; S. Team 2; Who's Who 1-4; SDAHSS 3,4; Mary Kemnetz M. Health 1,2,4; B. Ball 1-4; Track 1,3,4; C. Coun. 1-4; Trina Kidd M. Health 2-4, Pres. 4; Trackettes 1; Student-Of-Week 4; Bill King F. Ball 1-4, Track 1,3; Intra. 3,4 V. Ball, Ping-Pong; Doug Langley-Bean VICA 4; FFA 1,2; F. Ball 1-4; Becky Litwiller-Rebecca of Sunny-Brook Farm Senior Ens. 1-3; C. Choir 1; G. Chorus 1; M. Chorus 1; M. Band 3-4; Flags 2-4, Co. Capt.; M. Contest 1-4; NHS 3,4, Vice-pres.; Reflec. 4; St. Coun. 3,4; M. Health 1; M. Team 2-4; Track 1-4; C. Coun. 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Represent. 3; Home. Queen 4, Home. Court 4; Prom Princess 3; Prom Court 3; Who's Who 3,4; SDAHSS 3,4, Winter Guard 3; C. Count. 4 all-con.; III. Gils State 4; DAR award 4; Youth-Of-The-Month 4 Pat Livermore-Pot A.F.S. 1,2; St. Coun 3,4; Track 1; Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Bad.; Prepes. 4; Scrg-at-arms 3; Prom Comm. 3; Rocky Marron B. Ball 1-4, Dof. Award 3; F. Ball 1-4, Hon. Men. 2,3, All-Con. 2,3, Capt. 4; Track 1-4, State-Discus; Intra. 1-4, Bad., Ping-Pong, Flick.; Home. Court 4; Prom Prince 3; Prom Court 3; Carrie Marshall M. Band 1; M. Health 1; V. Ball 1,2; Intra. 1-3, V. Ball, Ping-pong; Home. Court 1; Lynn Marshall-Kermit M. Band 1-4, B. Marcher; C. Band 1-4, M. Con. 1; VICA 4; M. Health 1; B. Ball 1-4, Capt 4th, All-Con. 3, B. Freethrow 3; Track 1,2,4 M. Point Getter; V. Ball 1-4, Tri-Capt. 4, All-Con. 4, BDP; Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Flick., Bad.; Home. Court 4; Prom Court 3; Prom Com. 3; Ken Massey F. Ball 2,3; Leanna McClure-Mac A. F.S. 1,2; St. Coun. 3; B. Ball 1; Track 1-3, Varsity let.; C. Coun. 1-4, All-Con. 2,3, MVP 1-3, Varsity Let.; Intra. 2, V. Ball; Rrepre. 3; Prom Court 3; Prom Com. 3; Terri Merkle-Smurfie C. Band 1-4; Band 1-4; Flags 3,4; Rifles 3; M. Con. 1,2; Cheerleader 3,4; B. Ball 1,2; Intra. 2, V Ball; Who's Who 2-4; SDAHSS 2-4; Christy Miller VICA 4; M. Health 1-4, Vice Pres. 4; Trackettes 1; Deannc Mize G. Chorus 1; M. Chorus 1; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; ]. Band 1-4; Drum Maj. 2-4; M. Con. 1-4 Duet 1, Duet Quartet 2, Solo, Con. 3; D. Band 3; Pom Pom Girls 1; Winter Guard 1-4; VICA 4; St. Coun. 1,2; M. Health 1; Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Flick., Bad.; Vice-Pres. 1; Serg-at-arms 2,3; Prom Com. 3; Play Com. 3,4; Play Prod. 3,4; Kristin Molck-Krack C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 1,2,4, Flags 1-4; ST. Coun 2,4; NHS 4; B. Ball 1-4, BDP 3; Track 1-4; V. Ball 1-4, MVP 4, B. Setter 3; All-Con. 4; B. Hitter 4; BOP 4; Intra. 1; Repre. 4; Home. Court 4; Who's Who 3,4; SDAHSS 4, Julia Muller M. Health 1-3; + Trackettes 1-4; Scott Niccum-Nick M. Health 4; FFA 1-4; FFA Con. 1-4; Steve Nuss-Von VICA 4; FFA 2; B. Ball 1-4; F. Ball 1-4, AOTW, all-con., All-State, All Area, Lead Area 3,4; Track 1-4; Intra. 1-3 V. Ball, Flick., Bad.; Play Com. 3,4; Play Prod. 3,4; Who's Who 3,4; Steve Patrick-Monroe M. Team 3,4, B. Ball 3,4; Intra. 2-4, Ping-Pong, Bad.; Suzy Price M. Health 3,4; Trackettes 1; Tim Rack lev Transfer From Paxton WC in 1985; Track 4; C. Coun. 4, All-Con. 4; Scien. Club 4; Sonia Rawls-Lasagna C. Choir 1,3; G. Chorus 1,3 M. Chorus 1,3; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; M. Con. 1-3, B. Mar. 3; Pep Band 1-4; NHS 3,4, Sec.; Reflec. 2,3, Editor-1985; St. Coun. 1,4; M. Team 1-4; Man. 4, V. Ball; Stat. 4, V. Ball; Intra. 4, V. Ball, Bad.; Secretary 1,4, Play Prod. 3; S. Team 1-4, MOS 3, MIS 1, Co-Capt; Who's Who 2,4; SDAHSS 2-4; Youth Of the Month 4, April; C. Life 1-4; I. Girl State 4; Stud. Of The Week 4; Jennifer Rheeling- Jen-Jen C Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; A.F.S. 2; Blue And Gold 2-4; B. Ball 1-4, B. Frethrow 1; M. Rebounds 2, All-Con. Hon. Men. 2, All-Con. 7th pi., Varsity let. 1-4, Stringer 3,4; C. Coun. 2, JV. Let. Win.; V. Ball 3,4, V. Let win.; Man. 1,2, track; Stat. 3,4, B. B.B; Intra. 1,4, V. Ball; F. Ball 3,4 Stringer; Pep Band 1-4; Repres. 1; Serg-at-arms 2,3; Who's Who 4; Typing Con. 2; Vernon Rhodes C. Choir 1-3; B. Chorus 1-3; M. Chorus 1-3; C. Band 1; M. Band 1,2; M. Con. 1-3; St. Coun. 2-4; M. Health 2; M. Team 1-4; C. Coun. 3; Serg-at-arms 2-4; S. Team 2-3; Deana Riley-Petey George M. Band 3,4; Flags 4, Winterguard 3,4; VICA 4; Prom Com. 3; Play Com. 3,4; Play Prod. 3,4; S. Team 3,4; Doug Rinkenberger-Twinkie C Choir 1-3; B. Cnorus 1-3; M. Chorus 1-3; C. Band 1-4; M.Band 1-4; M. Con. 1-3; FFA 1-4, Sec., Dist. Extemp Win.; FFA Con. 1-4; M. Team 3,4; Track 3,4; C. Coun. 3,4, All-Con. 4; Intra. 2,3. Chess, Ping-Pong; Prom Com. 3; Who's Who 4; Scein. Club Buddy Ronna Reflec. 4; St. Coun. 4; F. Ball 1-4, jV Let., V. Let.; Track 2; Serg-at-arms 4; Prom Com. 3; S. Team 3,4, Let. Man; Gina Sandidge-Ethel M. Health 3,4; Reflec. 2; Track 1; Man. 1, V. Ball; Stat. 2,3, V. Ball; Intra. 1-4 V. Ball, Bad; Jeff Schrodt-Trout C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1,2; B. Ball 1,2; F. Ball 1-4; Intra. 1-4; Prom Court 3; Ken Schroeder Brenda Sheehan-Seymore C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1,2; M. Con. 1,2, med. for band; FFA 1, Sentinel; Intra. 1-4, V. Ball, Bad., Flick.; Prom Com. 3; Adrienne Silence-Ayd Chordettes 1-3; C. Choir 1; G. Chorus 1; M. Chorus 1; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; M. Con. 1-4; Reflec. 2; St. Coun. 4; M. Team 2,3; Intra. 4, Bad.; Repres. 4; Prom Com. 3; S. Team 2; SDAHSS 2,3; Youth of the Month 4; Kris Smith C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; j. Band 1-4; M. Con. 1; Who's Who 4; Scien. Club 4; Alecia Starkey-Leca Stark S. Ens. 1,2; C. Choir 1,2; G. Chorus 1,2; M. Chorus 1,2; M. Band 1-3; Flags 1-3; M. Con. 1-3; VICA 4; St. Coun. 2,3; M. Health 1,2; Trackettes 1; B. Ball 1-4, Man., Stat.; Intra., Bad.; Ser-at-arms 2,3; Chordettes 2,3; Prom Com. 3; Amy Stevenson C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; NHS 3,4; FFA 1-4, Scr. 4, Chap. 3; FFA Cont. 3; Who's Who 3,4; SDAHSS 2-4; Scien. Club 4; Shelley Thompson-Red Short C. Band 1,2; M. Band 1,2; J. Band 1,2; M. Con. 2; A.F.S. 1,2; B. Ball 1-4, B. Defensive 3; Track 1-4; C. Coun. 1-4, 4th All-Con.; Play Prod. 3; Lori Valentine-Be Mine M. Band 1-4; Flags 1-4, Flag Capt. 4; Pom Pom Girls 1; A.F.S. 2; Winter-guard 2-4; M. Health 1; Intra. 2-4, Flick.; V. Ball; Home. Court 1,3,4; Prom Court 3; Prom Com. 3; Lisa VanLaningham-Cookie C. Band 4; M. Band 4; j. Band 2; Flags 3; M. Con. 3; Man. 1, B.Ball; Intra. 1,3, Bad., Flick. Staci Vest-Boom-Boom G. Chorus 1; C. Band 1-4; M. Band 1-4; J. Band 2,4; Flags 1-4; M. Con. 1,3; M. Health 1; B. Ball 1-4; Track 1; Intra. 2,4, Flick.; Prom Com, 3; Who's Who 2; Scien. Club 3, Secre.; Bill Warner Blue and Gold 1,4; St. Coun. 4; F. Ball 2; Man. 1,2, B. Ball; Play Prod. 3; Randy Westmoreland- PistolMan VICA 4, St. Coun. 1-3; FFA 3, B. Ball 1,2; F. Ball 2; Intra. 1-4, Flick., V. Ball, Bad.; Pres. 1; Repres. 2,3; Kathy White Blue and Gold 1; M. Health 3; SDAHSS 3,4; Mike Woolworth Reflec. 1,2, Sports Editor 2; F. Ball 1-4; Track 1-4; Intra. 1-3, V. Ball; Who's Who 4; Bev Moroe-Lucky Charms M. Health 1-4; Names of babies pictured on page 16 7. Lisa VanLaningham 8 Doug Rinkenberger 1. Tracy Hofer 2. Phil Hull 3. Jim Arends 4. Wade Bleich 4. Tina Guillaume 5. Kim Howe igha lber Melinda Frichtl 10. Jennifer Rhecling 11 Mary Kemnetz 12. Darcy Eichlberger 13. Trade Dice 14 Mona Jones 15. Joy Faulkner 16. Christy Miller 17. Amy Dargan 18 Ingegcrd Eriksson 19 Shelley Thompson 20. Sonja Rawls 21. Suzy Price 22. Carrie Collins 23 Brenda Sheehan 24. Trina Kidd 25. Becky litwiller 26. Phil Jarboe 27. Lori Valentine 28. Vernon Rhodes 29. Julia Muller 30. Doug Green 31 Deana Riley 32. Juanita DeLaCruz 33. Terri Merkle 34. Tammy Jinks 35. Staci Vest 36. Denise Hudson 37. Darren Gentzler 38. Alice Batte 39 Kristin Molck 40 Kathy White StNIOR ACTIVITItSi' Best Car Lynn Marshall Wade Bleich Most Extrovert Denise Hudson Matt Rubarts Biggest Partier Staci Vest Brian Jones Best Matched Couple Kristin Molck Brad Forsyth Class Comedian Denise Hudson 14 SENIOR CHOICE AWARDS Best Legs Becky Lit wilier Steve Nuss Biggest Flirt Tracy Hofer Rocky Marron Most Changed Becky Litwiller Wade Bleich Best Dressed Lynn Marshall Doug Green Nicest Hair Marla Burr Doug Green Potty Mouth Lisa VanLaningham Steve Nuss Most Athletic Kristin Molck Brad Forsyth Prettiest Smile Becky Litwiller Brad Forsyth Most Introvert Amy Stevenson joe Grayson Not Pictured Class Comedian Dave Vibbert SENIOR CHOICE AWARDS 15 The Pampered Generation The names appear on page 13. 2 Cisa Kaye Anderson A- 'David Annis, JJJ {James Kobert Arends Matthew Cyle Bachman Stephanie Josephine Mice Slizabeth Batte Matthew never Zimothy Sdward Birch Wade Cynn Bleich Marla Beth Burr David Zee Clampitt Carrie Zyn Collins Prad David forsytk Scott Qene foster Zimotky Wayne foenck Melinda Kay foicktl flames Patrick Duff Ketk foulkner ‘Juanita Ckristine DeZaCruz Zommie Joe Smberson, Zracie Zee Dice Jngegerd K. Eriksson JL Darren Cloyd Qentzler {Joseph Allan Qrayson Eric Douglas Green Zraci Ellen Griffin Kimberly Sue Howe Denise K. .Hudson Philip Gordon Hull Philip Andrew jarboe Zina Ann Guillaume Craig Alan Hadden Carry Duane Haile Zracy Sue Hofer Patrick. Allen Kocku Qerar(i Matron Cum Marie Marshall Kenneth Zee Masseij_ Zamelyu Deuce Sinks Christopher {John Mary Qeralyn Kemuetz Zriua Sue Kidd William X Douglas fane Caugley Kebecca $uue Zitwiller Zerri Ann Merkle Christy Ann Miller Kristin Kay Molck [Julia Ann Muller Steven Andrew fluss Steven Wayne Patrick Sarah Cecelia Price Carry Scott fliccunt Hoi Zimothy SssM Sonja Sue Kawls Shelley Kae ZItempson JCori Ann Valentine JC-isa JCynn VanCaningham Staci Kae Vest William Clifford Warner jC. Kandall Westmoreland Kathleen Mary White Michael Qene Woolworth Deanne Douise Mize Mark Paul Johnson flat Pictured-. Koger C. Adkins Chad Wade Duncan Edward y. Sichner Prian Kay fanes Carrie Petit Marshall Deanna Kuth McClure Peverly fall Monroe Predictions for the stars of 86 li was a strange night in the year 2006. I was restless so I arose and turned on my television. I was amazed at what I saw Everytime I turned channels there was some member of the Paxton High School Class of '86. CBS was carrying the Superbowl for the1 fortieth consecutive year and I managed to get a portion of the halftime interview with the L.A. Raiders' and Dallas Cowboys' bench captains — former PUS subs Wade Bleich and Mike Woolworth. Super-lawyer and agent Sonja Rawls an-nounted the retirement of longtime Bears' player Steve Nuss. When asked what he would do upon retirement, Nuss answered Firp. Sixty Minutes came on after the game. Longtime television personality and stan-dup comic Fd Fichner had replaced Mike Wallace as the main commentator. I found his interview with the world's quietest people to be quite a shock. Both were PHS grads — Kris Smith was professor of the Marsel Marceau School of Mime in Paris, while Amy Stevenson was a reading room librarian at the University of Illinois. Their vocabularies were loaded with words like sssh, and ''Quiet, please. later Fichner interviewed a woman who had survived for days in the Columbian jungles when her plane had crashed. She had survived on a shipment of cat food that had been aboard the plane — yes. it was Alice Batte. Flipping to Channel 17, WAND, I was just in time to hear an important message interrupt Family Fucd The U. S. Naval Fleet is moving into the Wrestlemania Lane where former tag team world champion wrestlers The Hush Puppies (Phil Hull and Rocky Marron) are holding three members of the 2004 gold medal Olympic basketball team — Jennifer Rheeling, Mary Kemmnetz, and Lynn Marshall for ransom. World fame counselor and negotiator Tim Rackley tried to bargain with pair, but they claimed they would only surrender if they could get a rematch with professional baseball player Brad Forsyth and Gatorade executive secretary Kristin Molck. It seems the pair had taken their title in an amateur night performance The bulletin went to advise that Marine Commandant Scott Foster had related that the U. S. Fleet, led by Admirals Dave Annis, Bill Warner, and Bill King, would lead the assault on the Omni in Atlanta Nuclear sub commander Vernon Rhodes, Jr. will provide backup. Be there. The network returned to Family fucd where I recognized the 12-member family of PHS grad Tammy Jinks doing battle with the 9-member family of former grad Mona Jones for a $10,000 prize and a new refrigerator supplied by hardware merchant Julia Muller. The knowledgeable Ken Schroeder, who was gifted at referring disputes in high school, had replaced longtime retired Richard Dawson as the show's host. Family Fucd was over and I turned to c hannel 2 Chicago for some good ole junk rerun viewing I was surprised to see blond blue-eyed Becky Lit wilier starring in K.N. for the Brady Bunch, the story of a nurse who took care of the 123 des-cendents of the original Bradys. Former PHS pals Darcy Eichelberger and Marla Burr had landed roles in a new laverne and Shirley spinoff about two girls growing into middleage in the 1990's. Joe Ember son had landed a role as Ed Norton the sewer worker turned plumber in The Now Honeymooncrs — Alice Goes to the Moon. ESPN, the sports network, was especially good tonight as it featured demolition derby driver Darren Gentzler hurdling his car over assistants Brian Jones’ and Matt Rubarts' four-wheel drive trucks, sponsored by Carrie Marshall Auto Sales, and seven cars enroute to a new record for totaling cars. The channel, also noted for unusual sports and athletic activities also featured --- Marathoners Leanna McClure, Shelley Thompson, and James Duff won the top prize money in the Paxton's 4-mile Fourth Run when they refused to admit they were eligible for the 35 and older category. ---Special coverage was given to the sport of skipping where pairs gold medalists Lisa VanLaningham and Mark Johnson prepared to take on defending champs Gina SancJige and Stephanie Basia The event was a washout when one group failed to show. ---An added attraction was motorcyle ski lumping performed on the ski sloped of Loda where Loda Mayor Bev Monroe welc omed trick rider Brenda Sheehan of the Harley Mommas. — Dave Vibbert and Jeff Schrodt returned from the World Bass Tournament Competition toco-host their new fishing show Dangling in the Water. Always a sports junkie, I turned to WGN ( hannel 9 — the Chicago Cubs network. Cub announcer Doug Rinken-berger was featured in a re-run interview with St. Louis Cardinals co-owners Phil Jarboe and Scott Niccum. Niccum, a well-known rabbit breeder, was considering changing the team's name to Bunnies New Cub manager Larry Haile, in the throes of a 17-game losing streak, stopped by during a rain delay in the Cubs' double-header loss. Deana Riley, the always smiling public relations director tor the cellar-dwelling Chicago Bears, dropped by to say, Wait until next year Physical therapist Staci Vest, who came along with Riley, reported she was working to reduce all-star veteran William Meat Locker Perry back down to refrigerator size. Dave dampitt, a former bench tri-captain at PHS. showed up to model his new improving line of Refrigerator Clothes. Fnough was enough; I needed a change — I needed something intellectual I turned to WILL, the public television station. I was surprized to see French Chef Mt. Tim (Tim Birch) interviewing pizza delivery kings Pat Livermore and Randy Westmoreland about their new school product PI7ZA BLOATS. Former fast food waitresses Melinda Frichtl and Kim Howe, now professional caterers, brought samples of the product in a truck provided by long distance hauler Dennis Glad. One of the Bloats escaped and threatened to devour Mr. Tim's studio audience until professional screamer Deanne Mize, a former PHS drum major commanded it to return to its seat. Later on, world class pianist Adrienne Silence accompanied comic flutist, and regional director Buddy Ronna lectured about how to pass high school rhetoric. Engineer Craig Hadden and architect Jim Arends, still eligible bachelors, joined Nobel prize winning mafhemeticlan Lisa Anderson to discuss the problems in re-renovating the Statue of Liberty. They showed their documentary film, Reshaping the Female Form. Other Features included Swedish translations of the speeches of King Gustav the XX XX by Ingcgcrd Erickson and German Language expert Keith Heintzle-man's translations of Falco Songs. Secretaries Juanita DeLaCruz, Trina Kidd, and Suzy Price appeared to talk about their new shorthancJ bestseller Kiddin' and Cruzing for a Price. I grew weary of the channel and started to turn, but I was intrigued by what I saw next. Two women looking through mirrors WITHOUT GLASS chanting and I see little It was Joy Faulk- ner and Christy Miller with their own updated version of the ever popular ROMPFR ROOM Looking for a comedown from all this intellcctualism, I quickly found MTV. It hadn't changed much inthe past few years. Former WPXN disc jockey Alecia Starkey, now a video producer, had teammed with stereo equipment genius Matt Bever to produce two new hits that were featured. First there was Chad Duncan appearing in his vocal debut as the fifth Beatle. Break Dancing whiz and computer ace Chris Johnson followed with Computer Jivin’. Tina Guillaume, well-known restaurant owner and night club hostess, introduced the hottest new overseas video from her homeland Hawaii — former PHS grad Lori Valentine singing Don Ho is Alive and Well. Hot new D. J. Tim French introduced the top twenty video hits: including the Joan Rivers replacement Tracy Hofer doing a routine from her new Down and Dirty album. The Nashville Network had more of the same, Good ole boys Doug Langley and Matt Bachman were singing Hank Junior songs and selling Skoal as co-hosts of Nashville Tonight The pair welcomed former Tennesseean and classmate Steve Patrick until they found out he was currently managing Prince's new act. Truck plaza owner Ken Massey came on the show to talk about truckin' songs and singer Denise Hudson gave her rendition of Big Wheels are Moving The Arts and Fntertainment Network offered relief from the twangy accents and allowed some sophisticated New York entertainment. New York social columnist and critic Robin Richardson panned actress Carrie Collins' Oscar award winning performance. Miss Collins had teammed with former Gentleman's Quarterly models Joe Grayson and Doug Green in the noted film director Traci Griffen's The Odd Couple Drinks Perrier Water. Certified Public Accountant Terri Merkle gave a talk about why the movies were losing money and set builder Roger Adkins spoke about building the set for Star Wars XX — The jedi Meets Rocky. I had enough. I couldn't take anymore. I turned the television off. It faded to black all except one little spot. It looked like a person in the center of the screen. I thought I recognized the little goatee, the glasses, the slightly thinning hair. Nah. It couldn't be — not after twenty years since we were the class of 86. Surely HE couldn't still be alive. Youth of the Month Sonja Rawls Youth of the Year Becky Litwiller Jim Arends Xr t ym OCTOHEIl aovmuKii Lisa Anderson Wade Bleich Adrienne Silence 18 YOUTH OF THE MONTH SENIOR FAVORITES Favorite Restaurant Red Lobster Musical Group Car T.V. Show Movie Baseball Team Football Team Past Time Song Drink Tennis Shoes Food Ratt Corvette Miami Vice Back to the Future Cubs Bears Drag Market Every Time You Go Away Coke Niki Pizza SENIOR FAVORITES 19 I Junior Class Officers: Back row: Tim Harrison-Vice President; Damjan Roncevich-President; David Skoog-Representative. Front Row: Kris Matter-Representative; Kara Hartz-Secretary; Debbi Short-Treasurer; Julie Reber-Representative Julie Abel Mike Adkins Mike Allen Teresa Anderson Amy Ashmore Mike Baker Anthony Belz Jodie Betts Donald Bolt Laurel Brown Stott Campbell Bob Carleton Jill Collins Frank JTavis Tom Dewey Wendy Doan Chuck Douglas Rod Emberson Tammy Emberson 22 JUNIORS % Keith Fyre H. J. Flesner Kristen Foster John Green Al Grigalunas Jodi Guyot Mike Mari Tim Harrison Kara Hartz Penny Haskins Julie Henderson Stacey Henson Ray Hewerdine Sandy Hofer Michelle Houser Bob King Lori Kinney Marla Knuth Jim Lafray JUNIORS 23 Jodi Lantz Tina Larimer Glenn Lawson Fred Magers Kris Matter Deborah Merkle Jackie Meyer Corey Miller Pam Mitchell Jim Newhouse Glenn Overman Chad Palmer Kirk Peters Connie Pilkington Beth Potter Julie Reber David Rheeling Ricky Riblet Chad Riggleman 24 JUNIORS Damjan Roncevich Brian Sanderson Brian Schroder Debbi Short Alan Shovan David Skoog Gerald Smith Mark Stevenson Bryan Sullivan Scott Swanson Jimmy Swinconos Tanya Thorstenson Tina Vaughn Tracy Watkins Leigh White Lynette Wilken Tara Young Tracy Young Cris Zimmerman Heidi Zoellick Not Pictured Eric Edmonds Lanette Garthwaite Lori Koontz Theresa Nelson Kelly Swanson Mike Walker JUNIORS 25 1985 • 1986 km ms « e hoolnu I A alltmeu m |. brT ami at - | uMr Haul fW’H' ■Mfl « l n r ffofta «i OEforkM ttw Him 'com'-njck •U t rv HA«b | ■  n ,vk ' « xuprtvt. ih «. 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Anderson Frances Basta Jeff Blackford Lisa Colwell Denise Curtis Dawn Daniels Barbara Davidson Mitch Deason John Debusky Angie Denniston Tammy Deptula Joy Devine Tim Doty Holly Ecker Theresa Evitt Shelly Fickbohm Conni French Connie Frichtl David Glad 30 SOPHOMORES Kathy Griffin Aaron Harmon Karla Hartz Deanna Horton Audra Hull Danny Hylbert Allen Jarboe Sheila Kaeb Stephanie Kidd Mitch Kief Kim Kofoot Tim Lantz Shelly Litwiller Maureen Loudermilk Paul Luecke Jimmy Lytle Shannon Marlar Michelle Marshall Julie Merrick Phil Meyer Susan Meyer Sheryl Milchuck SOPHOMORES 31 Mike Osborn Tim Peeler Rob Purdy Mike Rapp Lisa Ream Mike Reckowsky Stev Reynolds Vickie Rhodes Anne Rinkenberger Robert Schultz Mike Sennert Jay T. Silence Ken Smith Brian Swanson Missy Thomas Rick Vaughn Tina Vest Kenny White W. Allen White Kevin Wolf Marsha Wright Freshman Class Officers: Back: Dana Grigalunas - Secretary; Chris Douglas - Representative. Middle: Charles Olaf - Representative; Matt Harrison - Representative; Jodi Forsyth - Treasurer. Bottom: Carla Miller -Vice President, Craig Hewerdine - President. Steve Adkins Troy Allen Paul Appelbaum David Bachtold Raquel Belz John Betts Becky Bixby Kyle Bleich Sheryl Bluhm Dawn Bowling Kyle Burdette Becky Burton Mike Coates Mark Coplea Mike Crandall May Dale Myra Dale Ruth Dale Chris Douglas Beverly Dover Tracy Eastman Chad Elkins Shawn Elkins Michelle Eppelheimer Dave Epps Jamie Everett 38 FRESHMEN Marvin Forbes Jodi Forsyth Bonnie Foster Tony Foster Ruth Fox Tom Gibbs Janeene Gilonske Jeff Graham Joe Griffin Dana Grigalunas Julie Guyot Brenda Harms Cristal Harris Matt Harrison Carl Heinzmann Craig Hewerdine Lisa Hickel Tyler Hill Candi Hofer Stacy Hood Shelli Horton Lori Hylbert Becky Jarboe John Johnson Michael Johnson FRESHMEN 39 Jodi Jones Craig Kavajecz Mike Kellerhals Gerri Kemnetz Mike Ketchem Mitch Klann J. L. Knell Chalaine Kupferschmid Jodi Langley Elsie Larimer Kimberly Lescalleet Sheila Ligget James Loudermilk Mindy Mabis JoAnn Martin David Maul Carla Miller Heidi Miller Kim Mount Michael Muller Nancy Normile Charles Olaf Heather Parcell Kenny Patrick Bob Peeler 40 FRESHMEN Dean Phelan Kaye Purtill Brian Rasmus Marcus Rawls Jodie Rit hmond Nikki Rigglcman Karen Rinkenberger Jason Ronna Lonnie Sanderson Stot Schafer Larry Schwing Connie Schaffer Hazel Shook Slat y Smith Denise Staller Danny Starkey Kent Stevenson Kelly Vibbert Laurel Voorhees Corey Walker Kathy Warner Heather Werner Jason Withers Barry Wright NOT PICTURED Stott Marshall Jot Shonkwiler Steve Smith I RLSHMhN PHS FACULTY Mrs. Debbie Bailey Science Mr. John Bailey Counselor Mrs. Mary Beer Librarian Miss Elizabeth Cima Band Director Mr. Charles Climer History Mr. Stan Daro Art - Math Mr. Tim Dominic Assistant Band Director Mr. Ron Dukek Industrial Arts Mrs. Sandy Emerick Math Mrs. Margaret Fiorillo Counselor Mr. Clint Forsyth Boys P.E. Mr. Paul Ford Special Education Mr. Dave Harber English Mrs. Rose Lindgren Home Economics Mrs. Toni Molck Girls P.E. Mrs. joyce Pool Business Mr. Richard Rundquist Foreign Language Mr. John Seng Drivers Education Mrs. Jean Seibold Business Mr. Don Shields English Mr. Lawrence Smith Drivers Education f T. Mr. Bob Tuggle Health - Consumers Education Mr. Don Wolf ICE - Industrial Arts Mr. George Young Science PHS STAFF 48 Diana Tavenner secretary Nancy Krumwcide secretary Lynn Marshal’ secretary Not Pictured Ronald Shunk janitor i Willie Wagner Bus Driver Cooks: Evelin Ingold, Marie Rubarts, Margaret Hasselbring Joyce Lantz Tom Sauer Charlie Harris Bus Driver Bus Driver Bus Driver STAFF 49 ADMINISTRATION Jacqueline Roy Board Member' Judy Popel President John Stevenson Secretary Charles Wood Superintendent William Wylie Principal Not Pictured: Tim Schofield Vice President 50 ADMINISTRATION MY FAVORITES OF 1986 Favorire Song Favorire Color Favorite Saying Favorire Cor Favorite Movie Favorite Book Favorire Actress Favorite Doy of the Week Favorite Actor Favorite Holidov Favorite TV Show Favorire Football Team Favorire Musical Group Favorire Basketball Team Favorire Teacher Favorite Baseball Team Favorite Post Time Favorite Cbrhing Store Favorite Animal Favorire Jeons Favorite Restaurant Favorire Shoes Favorire Food Favorite Drink Best Friend Special Person 51 SCENE 71 TAPE 1 TITIE SPCPTS PECECCEE PEFIECTCP PATE 1986 The right stuff The 1985 Mustangs were expected to be comparable to the 1984 team, with all the offensive backfield returning and some experienced lineman. Paxton looked like a contender for the 2A crown. The Mustangs opened their season with the route of St. Joe Ogden and a victory over Monti-cello. The third game however was a setback as Paxton fell to Princeville in a close game. The Mustangs then traveled to Tuscola where they won a nailbiter. Paxton marched on the field at Gilman for the first conference game. Iroquois West fell to what looked like a new Paxton team. Steve Nuss carried the ball for 275 yards and a new Mustang record. Watseka was the next victim at Paxton's Homecoming. Paxton then suffered another setback when last years' conference champs, Clifton Central, came to town and left with a victory. Paxton was on the road again to Hoo-peston where the Mustangs ripped the winless Cornjerkers. The season finale was with arch rival Gibson City. If Paxton won, they would be in a three way tie for the conference championship and earn a playoff berth. If they lost, the season would be over. Paxton emerged victorious and tied for the championship as well as earning a playoff berth. FOOTBALL 6. Captain - Rocky Marron; Most improved player - Tom Dewey; Captain, Most valuable player and Best defensive back - Brad Forsyth. Not pictured: Best offensive back - Steve Nuss; Bi offensive lineman - Doug Langley; Best defensive lineman - Mike Allen. 1. Rocky and Brad lead the team on the field 2. The Mustang offense. 3. Tom Dewey and Glenn Lawson at Ottawa. 4. Defensive ends Darren and Mike. 5. Steve Nuss playing in the mud. FOOTBALL 55 All the right moves at the playoffs The Paxton Mustangs sneaked into the playoffs with a 7-2 season. It looked as if the Mustangs wouldn't make it, but they pulled it off with a victory over Gibson City in the regular season. The Mustangs played Bismark-Henning in the first round of the playoffs. B-H had a high powered offensive attack that surprised Paxton at first, but B-H scored their one and only touchdown on their first drive. Paxton scored 39 total points to win the game 39-8. Paxton's next opponent was Gibson City. G-C marched on the field with revenge in mind, but Paxton would not be denied. The Mustangs scored early and came out on top 21-14. The strange thing about this game is the Mustangs played G-C only eight days before, with a comparable score. Ottawa-Marqutte Paxton's next opponent was a big team. As the teams marched on the field it began to rain, turning the already muddy field into a swamp. Ottawa got on the board first with a touchdown, following a Paxton fumble. The extra point failed. Paxton answered with two field goals to tie the game 6-6 at the half. The second half was a muddy battle with the regulation time running out, and the score remaining tied. The game went into overtime. Ottawa scored on fourth and eleven, and then made the two point conversion. Paxton couldn't make it over the goal, and the game ended 14-6. The Mustangs finished the season with a 9-3 record. The 1986 Reflector staff would like to extend its thanks to the Paxton Booster Club for the money they gave for the extra pages for the football playoffs. S6 PLAYOFFS 1. The score is tied at Ottawa. 2. Tom Dewey, linebacker. 3. The Mustang's awesome defense. 4. Rocky Marron cuts outside. 5. The lines do battle. 6. Kirk hauls one in at Ottawa. 7. ]eff Schrodt breaks for daylight while Mike Woolworth blocks. 8. Steve Nuss kicks a field goal at Ottawa. 9. The game ends 14-6. 1. Brad prepares to pass. 2. Steve Nuss entertains at the Gibson game. 3. Steve Nuss scores against Bismark. 4. Brad lets one fly against Ottawa. Stt PIAYOFFS JV football The Paxton Mustang Junior Varsity football team had a winless season. Coach Zick said that the record meant nothing to the fact that the team improved in many ways all season. After position changes, the team began to work harder and work more as a team. Coach Zick said that although they didn't win any games, the team kept up a great spirit, and gave all they had into playing the games. The highlight of the season was when the little Mustangs almost beat undefeated Hoopeston. Coach Zick said that many players are going to contribute greatly to the upcoming Varsity squad. 1. The little Mustang offense in action. 2. Jeff Crahan JV running back. 3. Jeff Graham prepares to tackle a Warrior at Homecoming. |V FOOTBALL 59 60 A Spiking Success August 14 through October 31, went by quickly this fall and volleyball was over much to soon for the varsity, who finished the season with a 16-6 record. The mothers gave strong support for the team this year, always striving to get their spirits up for the game by decorating the halls, presenting flowers, and giving pizza parties. Dressing up and giving goody bags to the team members also contributed to the mothers making this a very special season. The spirited seniors were always trying new ideas to get the team fired up, such as wearing hats or giving flowers to sisters and mothers. When the team got down the seniors along with other team members worked at getting the spirit back. They were leaders on and off the floor, always willing to try anything to make us better. Seniors Kristin Molck, Lynn Marshall, Tracy Hofer, and Jennifer Rheeling performed a volleyball season to remember and provided the experience to inspire the team for next year. The Monticello match and the second Watseka match were outstanding performances for the team, along with the Mahomet-Seymour match and the come back from a 2-15 first game loss to defeat Hoopeston East-Lynn 15-6 and 15-4. The scorekeeper this year was Tammy Jinks. The statisticians were Becky Bixby, Bonnie Foster, and Sonja Rawls. Itt VOW- 1. Julie Henderson in action. 2. Debbi bumps toward victory. 3. I've got it! 4. Kristin Molck on the spike. 5. Senior Athletes: Tracy Hofer, Kristin Molck, Jennifer Rheeling, and Lynn Marshall. 6. Hendo helps out in the backcourt. 7. 'Ace Spike' 8. Kristin sets for the spike. 9. Tracy leaps to new heights. Above: Lynn Marshall-Best Defensive Player Kristin Molck- Most Valuable, Best Hitter, Best Offensive Player Left: Debbie Short-Best Server, Best Setter Pam Mitchell- Most Improved Kara Hartz-Spirit Award 61 Full of Promise The Junior-Varsity volleyball record was 12-8 and 10-2 in conference games. Co-Captains were Au-dra Hull and Michelle Marshall. Leading in stats were Audra Hull and Candi Hofer. The season went by too fast for everyone. It was fun while it lasted for the young spikers. Overall they had a very successful year. 1. Michelle and Denise ready for action. 2. Karen and Denise block against Iroquois West. 3. Anne saves the day. 4. Audra spikes the ball. 62 JV VOLLEYBALL Life in the fast lane The 1985 year was an exceptional one for the Boy's Cross Country team. The boys tied the school record for fewest losses in a dual season with a 10-2 mark. The boys were very successful at the Conference meet. Craig Ka-vajecz captured first place in the Frosh-Soph Division. Four members of the varsity were named All-Conference. James Duff, Tim Rackley, Doug Rinkenberger, and Tim Harrison received 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th places respectively. These four runners were known as the pack throughout the 1985 season. They always worked together to achieve team victories. At a meet against Cissna Park and Clifton, the pack crossed the finish line together, capturing the four first places and winning the meet, with a time of 17:28 on the Paxton course. The boy's team was rated 19th and 20th in the state. They used solid pack running to capture the Unity Regional Title. The Mustangs scored 66 pts. to edge Mon-ticello and win the second regional title in school history. At the sectional meet, the Mustangs placed 9th as a team, scoring 223 pts. in the rain plagued meet over a rough, hilly course at lllini Meadows. During the 1985 season, James Duff crossed the 2000 mile mark for his career and Tim Harrison crossed the 1000 mile mark. Coach Guyot was unable to choose a most improved runner because all of the runners had a great season and improved a lot. James Duff was named Most Valuable Runner. BOY'S CROSS COUNTRY 1. Senior Athletes: Back row- Craig Hadden, Coach Guyot, James Duff. Front row- Tim Rackley, Doug Rinkenberger. 2. The boys after winning the Regional title. 3. The pack works together to conquer. 4. Doug informs Dave that we aren't taking a bus. 5. Tim Rackley recovers. Above: James Duff - Most Valuable Runner 1985 Co-Captain Left: Craig Hadden Co-Captain BOY'S CROSS COUNTRY 65 Striving for success The 1985 girl's cross country team had several highlights in an up-and-down season which was plagued by many injuries and illnesses. An unscored win over Clifton Central at the season's mid-point helped in reaching Coach Guyot's 200th career dual meet victory. In conference action, the Mustangs placed four girls in the top ten, to dominate the unscored meet held at a park in Hoopeston. Conference champion, Susan Meyer and runner-up freshman Nikki Riggleman were All-Conference runners along with Senior Becky Litwiller who placed fifth. Senior Lisa Anderson was named Honorable Mention with a ninth place finish. At a touch Decator Regional, the Paxton girl's placed eighth behind strong placings up front. Three four year letter winners graduating will be co-captains LeAnna McClure and Shelley Thompson and Mary Kemnetz. Lisa Anderson was named Most Improved and Susan Meyer was named Most Valuable. GIRL'S CROSS COUNTRY Fast Break The 1985-86 boys basketball season was something special. The Mustangs ended the season with a 14-10 record. The Mustangs season was special in that it was the only winning team since 1971. The major highlights of the season were beating Gibson City twice, beating Cissna Park, Flanagan, and Clifton Central, and also finished third in the Lexington Tourney. Other thrills of the season were when Phil Hull, Brad Forsyth, and Steve Patrick made the all conference team, and Phill Hull making the all state honorable mention. The biggest dissappointment of the season was not winning the Regional tourney. After a 2-4 start the Mustangs Iwon 12 of the next 18 games, including a stretch of 6 out of 7 | games. Steve Patrick had 74 steals 78 (assists and 23 blocked shots that [provided constant excitement in [the games. Brad Forsyth hit at 24 [foot a 50%clip and he dished out 194 assists. Phil Hull wound up his [high school career with 32 [blocked shots, 261 rebounds and I just under 1000 points. Rocky jMarron started at the other for-Iward spot and Kirk Peters started lat a guard slot. Both played key [unselfish rolls in producing a winding team. Junior Corey Miller land Senior Joe Emberson provided a spark from the bench. 11. The Mustangs On Defense. |2. Phil and Brad defend the goal. 13. Kirk goes up to block the shot. THE BEST AWARDS 1. Most Valuable: Phil Hull. 2. Best Rebounder: Phil Hull. 3. Best Freethrower: Brad Forsyth. 4. Best Defensive Player: Steve Patrick. 5. Most Improved: Corey Miller. 6. 100% Award: Kirk Peters. BOYS BASKETBALL 69 1. Brad goes up for the shot. 2. Steve on the fast break. 3. Corey eyes the basket. 4. Phil adding to his team high. 5. Coach Zinck prepares his players. A picture perfect season As in previous years, the Lady Mustangs varsity basketball squad completed the season in excellent standings, finishing on top in the Wauseca Conference with a 10-0 record and posting an overall record of 19-3. Starting the season slow with two early losses, one to Prairie Central in the Cissna Park Holiday Tournament when the Lady Mustangs finished in third place and the other to Ford Central in the home opener, the squad rolled on to win a school record of 18 games in a row, before they were defeated in a heartbreaking Regional Championship game against Milford. Highlighting the season were victories over conference foes Gibson City and Hoopeston E-L in close games, and a win over the Monticello Sages on their home court. Senior Jennifer Rheeling was the second choice to the All-Conference team while her classmates, Lynn Marshall and Kristen Molck were the fourth and fifth picks to the team. Juniors Julie Abel and Debbi Short were named Honorable Mention. ■ 70 GIRL'S BASKETBALL 1. Senior Athletes: Lynn Marshall, Lisa Anderson, Mary Kemnetz, Jennifer Rheeling Staci Vest, Kristin Molck, Shelley Thompson, and MGR Alecia Starkey. 2. Go! Fight! Win! 3. We're one big happy family. 4. What are you looking at? 5. How does this thing work? 6. 'The Mustang Shuffle' Right-Coach Young at the end of another successful season. DOC YOUNC Team Awards Most Rebounds - Jennifer Rheeling Best Free Throw Percent - Kristin Molck Best Defense - Julie Abel, Kristin Molck Most Improved - Debbi Short, Tara Young Most Valuable Player - Lynn Marshall 71 JV Basketball The J.V. Basketball team had a record of 4-15. The season was a tough one for the team because the starting positions were dominated by Freshman. Craig Hewerdine, Ken Patrick, and Mark Ko-plea contributed greatly to the team. Koplea moved up to help the varsity. Jeff Blackford improved a lot to help the team. Although the season wasn't a successful one. The team kept up the spirit, and they will contribute greatly to next years up and coming varsity squad. 72 JV BASKETBALL one short of perfect After starting the season off with a disappointing three point loss in the season's home opener to Ford Central, the Lady Mustangs JV squad went through the remaining nineteen games undefeated. Being led by a strong squad of five returning sophomores, Karla Hartz, Audra Hull, Michelle Marshall, Susan Meyer and Tina Vest, the impressive shooting ability of freshman Jodi Forsyth, and a large group of energetic freshman, the squad went through the season defeating nearly everyone in wide point spread games. The squad highlighted the season by holding on in tight games to beat conference rival Gibson City, and by coming out victorious in close games over St. Joeseph-Ogden and Monticello. In the Hoopeston E-L JV Tournament, the JV Lady Mustangs walked over Watseka in first round action, advancing themselves to the Championship game, where they beat Rossville-Alvin for the title and the Championship trophy. The season was definetely one which will be remembered by the players, coaches, and fans as being fun and exciting. 1. We are the Champions! 2. The thrill of victory. 3. Ok, here's the plan 4. Michelle and Audra ready for action. 5. Tina sizes up the situation. I GIRL'S JV BASKETBALL 73 The Varsity Football Cheerleaders sold Fay Swafford Originals during the summer to raise money for the Cheerleading fund. In the pep assemblies that were held ... during the football season. The activities varied from contests involving the teachers and the students, to commercials and skits. When the football team made the State Finals the cheerleaders sold sweatshirts and T-shirts and pom poms. Not only did the cheerleaders have a good season, most of them got one more chance to cheer in the playoffs for a second time. They hope to have even a better season in 86-87. 1. Julie Reber, Wendy Doan, Tracie Dice, Lynette Wilken, Terri Merkle, tvlichelle Houser. Coach Dawn Frank not pictured. 2. Julie and Wendy - Was it worth it? YES 3. This is our victory! Senior Athlete: Terri fvterkle (far left) Senior Athlete: Tracie Dice (left) IRLEADERs PHS IS HOT 1. Mona Jones, Kara Hartz, Amy Ashmore, Lynnetle Wilken, Julie Reber, Terri Merkle. Coach Dawn Frank not pictured. 2. Go big Blue. 3. V-l-C-T-O-R-Y!!! 4. Riding in a Winter Wonderland. Senior Athlete, Terri Merkle (right, top) Senior Athlete, Mona Jones, (right, bottom) This years Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders. Had a good season, many cheers were performed with both squads. The crowd liked it and responded well. The past summer, the Rantoul Cheerleaders were invited to join the PHS Cheerleaders in a Cheer Swap . At the pep assemblies performed this season were: skits of some commercials, the Basketball players performed their version of the Super Bowl Shuffle . In the two fund raisers they had, all the cheerleaders worked together to build a float for the Christmas Parade. This earned them $100 for winning first place. Their season ended with only a few minor injuries. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS 75 Moving Up This years J.V. Cheerleader for football and basketball were: Kim Kofoot, Stephanie Kidd, Becky Jarboe, Shelly Fickbohm, and Tammy Deptula. (Kim Lescalleet, alternate) The J.V. squad attended a summer camp at Eastern Illinois University, where they received six awards including Best Home Cheer, Most Improved, Most Spirit. During the football season there were many pep assemblies. The best assembly, was during basketball when the basketball players did the Mustang Shuffle . 1. Boy, it's cold, but we like it. 2. Stephanie and Becky watch intensely. 3. Ready - Hit it! 76 )V CHEfcRltAUERS AT THE ASSEMBLIES Setting the pace Paxton High School's fourth Wauseca Conference boys track title was the reward for the persistent Mustangs of 1986. The underdog Mustangs used shot and discus wins by Phil Hull, an 800 meter win by Brad Forsyth, a 110 high hurdle victory by Darren Gentzler, and a triple jump win by Forsyth to edge four-time defending champion Watseka 125V6-121. Hull, who threw the discus a school-record 174-1 in the conference meet, advanced to the state meet in the shot and discus, while Gentzler, the sectional titlist in the high hurdles, also advanced. Early in the season, the Mustangs had won the Class B division of the St. Anne Relays, finished second in the Ford County, fifth in the Dwight Invitational, and sixth in the St. Joseph- Ogden Spartan Classic. Seniors Hull, Forsyth, Gentzler, and shot putter Steve Nuss, and Distancemen Tim Rackley, Craig Hadden, James Duff, and Doug Rinkenberger will all graduate from the Mustangs 1986 team. Rinkenberger was fourth in the sectional 3200, while Duff, and Hadden teamed with Forsyth and junior Tom Dewey for a third place finish in the 3200 relay. Mar-ron was fourth in the sectional discus throw. 7H TRACK 8. Phil Hull, fifth in state in the discus. 9. Darren Gentzler, state qualifier in 110 1. The Mustangs shuttle crew. 2. Darren, against all odds. 3. Tom Dewey, Fast as a rabbit. 4. Craig hands off, to Doug in the 3200 relay. 5. Chad, Mike, and Craig before practice. 6. Rocky throwing the discus. 7. James and Tim, our long distance men. 79 Running wild Being led by a strong crew of returning seniors, this year's incredibly small team, only 12 members, overall had a year well worth remembering. Two new events were added this year, the 300 low hurdles and the 3200 M. Relay. Tammy Dep-tula ran a 1:00.5 in the sectional meet to set the new school record, while the 3200 M. Relay team of Senior Kristin Molck, Sophomore Susan Meyer, and Seniors Lisa Anderson and Shelley Thompson set and broke the record several times before lowering the time to 10:27.7, respectively. Kristin Molck broke the 800 M. Run record, set by Robyn Thompson in 1982, by turning in a time of 2:27.4 at the News Gazette Honor Roll in Mahomet where she placed second, defeating some of the areas top runners. Junior Julie Abel had another fine season, ending with her second trip to the Illinois Girl's State Class A Finals in the discus. Along the way she won many dual meets, the Lady Greyhound Classic, the Wauseca Conference title in both the shot and the discus, the Mahomet sectional and the News Gazette Honor Roll Meet. The 3200 M. Relay team also won the Conference title. This squad also qualified for the Gazette and Panagraph meets. Other team members who are being lost to graduation are two-miler Becky Litwiller and shot puter and discus thrower Mary Kemnetz. Others hopefully returning next year include junior 800 runner Leigh White, sophomore sprinters Tammy Deptula, Karla Hartz and Stephanie Kidd, and sophomore Audra Hull who had a strong showing this year in the shot put and discus. Miiy GIRLS TRACK 81 Five Top Performers Julie Abel Kristin Molck Shelley Thompson Susan Meyer Audra Hull Right - Team Members after the Mahomet sectional. 1. Senior Athletes - 1st row: Shelley Thompson, Kristin Molck, Mary Kemnetz 2nd row: Becky Litwiller, Coach Molck, Lisa Anderson Lisa gives Shelley the baton for the last leg of the 3200 M. Relay. Team members celebrate a good season. Too much excitement for Julie. Members of the record holding 3200 M. Relay squad. Kristin to Sue. Our discus thrower, Julie. Shelley relaxing between events Nice handoff. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Front Row Larry Schwing, Brian Rasmus, Kyle Burdette, Mitch Kief, Tyler Hill, Kent Stevenson, Marcus Rawls, Mike Muller. Craig Hewer-dine. Second Row: Robbie Baize, John Johnson, Jason Withers, Jason Ronna, Kevin Wolf, Charles Olaf, Kenny Patrick, Micheal Johnson, David Bachtold, Rick Vaghn Third Row: Jeff Grahm, Scot Schafer, Barry Wright. Joey Griffin, Danny Starkey, Tony Foster, Mike Reck-owsky, Dan Hylbert. Paul Yates. Allan Jarboe. Fourth ROW: Mark Coplea, John Betts, Scott Anderson. Kenny White, Shannon Marlar, Jeff Blackford, Mitch Deason. Jim Lytle, Matt Harrison. Lonnie Sanderson. Not pictured: Coach Zick and Coach Bauer. J.V. Football Front Row Julie Henderson, Jennifer Rheeling, Tracy Hofer. Second Row Julie Abel, Kara Hartz, Lynn Marshall, Kris Matter. Back Row: Mgr Tammy Jinks, Coach Molck. Debbi Short, Kristin Molck, Sandi Hofer, Pam Mitchell, Stat. Sonja Rawls. Opponents: Mahomet-Seymore Syabrook-Arrowsmith Ford-Central Buckley-loda Monticello Gibson City Cissna Park Clifton-Central H-EL Urbana Iroquois Watseka St. Joe-Ogden Gibson City Clifton-Central H-EL Watseka Fisher Danville-Schlarmann Wellinton Cissna Park Us Them 14-10 16-15 15-15 6-8 16-11-15 14-15-4 15-15 6-7 15-15 9-11 15-15 13-13 15-12-12 7-15-15 11-17-15 15-15-11 2-15-15 15-6-4 15-15 7-7 15-15 1-7 6-5 15-15 15-15 5-11 15-15 5-8 3-15 15-15 15-15 13-13 14-13 16-15 15-15 3-6 15-15 7-0 15-15 1-3 15-6-3 1-15-15 Varsity Volleyball Opponent Them St. Joe-Ogden Monticello Princeville T uscola Iroquois-West Watseka Clifton-Central Hoopeston-EL. Gibson City 56 7 27 7 22 16 23 19 35 14 14 6 7 18 46 0 20 12 Playoffs Bismark-Hennmg 39 8 Gibson City 21 14 Ottawa-Marquette 6 14 Conference Standing First Over-all Record 9-3 Front Row: Mgr. Bill Warner, Kelly Swanson, Brian Schroeder, Rocky Marron, Mgr. Andy Molck, Brad Forsyth, Mike Allen, Tom Dewey. Corey Miller, Second Row: Doug Langley, Buddy Ronna, Dave Clam-pitt, Steve Nuss, Glenn Lawson. Mike W'oolworth, John Green, Alan Shovan, Mike Hari, Third Row: Coach Forsyth, Doug Green, Kirk Peters, Mark Stevenson, Joe Emberson, Jeff Schrodt, Anthony Belz, Keith Eyre, Tracy Young, H. J. Flessner, Coach Bailey. Back Row: Roger Adkins, Bob King, David Rheeling, Bill King. Phil Hull, Darren Gentzler, Wade Bleich, Don Bott, Rod Emberson. Varsity hoot ball J.V. Volleyball From Row: Dana Grigalunas, Karla Miller, Heather Werner, Mgr. Bonnie Foster, Second Row: Crystal Harris, Candi Hofer, Karen Rinken-berger, Denise Stalter, Jodi Forsyth, Back Row: Mgr. Becky Bixby, Sheila Kaeb, Audra Hull, Ann Rinkenberger, Michelle Marshall, Tina Vest, Coach Sheilds. Opponent Mahomet-Seymor Danville-Schlarman Saybrook-Arrowsmith Ford Central Buckley-Loda Moniicello Gibson City Cissna Park Clifton Central H-EL Urbana Iroquois West Watseka St. Joc-Ogden Gibson City Clifton Central H-EL Watseka Fisher Iroquois West Us Them 1-2 15-15 15-14-16 1-16-14 16-16-15 14-15-8 9-16-13 15-14-15 15-2-9 13-15-1S 15-0-13 13-15-15 15-15 2-5 15-9-7 9-15-15 15-12-7 10-15-15 15-14-15 9-16-8 15-11-15 7-15-10 15-15 1-2 15-15 10-10 12-15-15 15-6-9 10-16-16 15-14-14 15-15 7-12 15-15 13-11 9-8 15-15 2-7 15-15 15-7-15 8-15-10 Boys Cross-Country Front Row: Coach Guyot, Tim Rackley, Mike Baker, Dave Epps, Tim Harrison Middle Row: Craig Hadden, James Duff, Doug Rinkenberger, Craig Kavajecz, Chad Riggleman, Bryan Sullivan, J.T. Silence, Mike Kellerhals. Opponent Us Them Tri Valley 20 39 Uni High 19 40 Georgetown 32 23 Catlin 20 42 HEL 30 25 Prairie Central 15 50 Clifton Central 18 45 Octavia 20 40 HEL 23 34 Unity 19 42 Cissna Park 15 50 Clifton Central 16 47 Invitational Manteno 5th Chrisman 7th Paxton 3rd Bismark 2nd St. Joseph 4th Uni-High 5th Mahomet 5th Wauseca Conference 2nd Regional 1st Sectional 9th Girls Cross-Country Front Row: |odi Guyot, Becky Litwillor, Jodi Betts. Second Row: Julie Guyot, Mgr, Mary Kemnetz, Shelley Thompson, Lisa Anderson, Connie Pilkington Mgr. Back Row: Coach Guyot, Nikki Riggleman, Sue Meyer. Opponent Us Them Tri Valley 34 Uni High 25 Georgetown 29 Catlin 36 HEL 28 Champaign Central 29 20 Clifton Central 28 Urbana 34 28 HEL 27 Unity Clifton Central 25 Invitationals Manteno 4th Chrisman 7th Paxton 5th Bismark 4th Mahomet 9th Wauseca Conference no score Regional 8th Front Row: Steve Patrick, Mark Coplca, Tom Dewey, Tim Harrison. Bryan Sullivan. Joe Emberson Back Row: Alan Shovan Mgr Brad Forsyth, Kirk Peters, Rocky Marron, Phil Hull, Corey Miller, Glenn Overman, H.|. Flesner Mgr. VARSITY BASKETBALL Opponents Us Them Schlarman 62 67 Iroquois West 71 89 Monticello 68 59 Watseka 62 66 Gibson City 61 44 Buckley-Loda 59 60 Clifton Central 49 48 F lanigan 76 60 Peoria Heights 49 59 Manteno 62 59 Ford Central 66 60 Georgetown 65 70 H-EL S8 78 Cissna Park 62 53 Watseka 53 64 Manteno 80 56 Iroquois West 78 85 Gibson City 62 58 Fisher 76 73 Clifton Central 53 51 Rossville-Alvm 62 56 H-EL 58 83 Uni High 82 57 Fisher 55 62 Front Row |ason Ronna, Kenny Patrick, Brian Rasmus, Mark Coplea, Jason Withers, Rick Vaughn. Craig Hewcrdine, Kyle Burdette Back Row: Coach Zick, Charles Olaf, Shannon Marlar. Kenny White, Craig Kavajec , |eff Blackford, Larry Adams, |eff Graham. Jonny Johnson. Opponent Danville Schlarman Iroquois West Monticello Watseka Gibson City Buckley Loda Clifton Central Ford Central Cissna Park Watseka Manteno Iroquois West Gibson City H-EL Us Them 27 55 38 64 26 54 47 35 36 67 58 57 29 42 39 51 41 53 45 51 41 34 52 60 40 61 32 62 J.V. BASKETBALL Front Row: Heather Werner Mgr. Michelle Houser, Kris Matter, Debbi Short, Staci Vest, Julie Abel, Lisa Anderson. Alecia Starkey Slat. Back Row: Shelly Horton Mgr. Tara Young, Lynn Marshall, Julie Henderson, Jennifer Rheeling, Kristin Molck, Mary Kemmnetz. Shelly Thompson, Coach Young. GIRLS BASKETBALL Opponents Prairie Central Clifton Central Ford Central Watseka Iroqouis West Mahomet Gibson City Milford Clifton Central St. Joeseph Hoopeston Fisher Watseka Cissna Park Hoopeston Iroquois West Armstrong Gibson City Monticello Hoopeston Milford Conference Standing SCORES U Them 40 44 «7 42 36 65 49 29 60 37 34 20 39 20 56 51 42 29 51 35 51 so 75 40 56 42 « 38 62 38 50 28 61 43 4 40 65 43 48 33 29 39 84 J.V. BASKETBALL Front Row: Myra Dale, Nikki Rifleman, Sheryl Bluhm, Jodi Forsyth. Ruth Fox, Dana Grigalunas, Sheila Liggct, Heather Parcel. Back Row: Shelly Horton Mgr. Candi Hofer, Tina Vest, Michelle Marshall, Karla Hartz, Audra Hull, Sue Meyer, Cristal Harris, Coach Sheilds. Opponent Us Them Ford Central 31 34 Watscka 38 12 Iroquois West 40 15 Mahomet 30 21 Gibson City 27 24 Milford 44 24 Clifton 48 28 St. Joeseph 38 35 H-EL 58 33 Fisher 41 20 Watscka 49 22 Cissna Park 44 26 H-EL 36 18 Iroquois West 50 26 Armstrong 39 17 Gibson City 32 31 Moniicello 45 18 Clifton 40 22 H-tl fv Tournament Watscka 42 27 Rossville-Alvin 44 17 BOYS TRACK Seniors. James Duff, Tim Rackley, Doug Rinkenberger, Darren Centzler, Matt Bever. Steve Nuss, Rocky Matron, Phil Hull, Brad Forsyth. Juniors: Bryan Sullivan, Mike Baker, Chad Riggleman, Mike Allen. Tom Dewey, Chuck Douglas, Mike Hari. Sophomores: Larry Adams, Rob Daize, Chad Bo man, Alan Jarboe, Jay Silence, Ken White, Kevin Wolf, Freshmen: Mike Chenowith, Craig Hcwerdine, Craig Kavajccz, Mike Kellcrhalls, Mike Mueller, John Johnson. Lonnie Sanderson, Scott Schafe , Jason Withers. Opponents Georgetown Clifton H-EL St. Anne St. Anne Inv. St. Joe Classic Ford County Lisle Inv. Dwight Inv Ford Central Wauseca Conference Us Them 100 104 125 43 79 58 48 98 116 66 37 83 70 166 22 ? 50 Ill 143 57 126 121 GIRLS TRACK Front Row: Becky Litwillcr, Leigh White, Stephanie Kidd. Tammy Deptula, Coach Molck. Back Row. Audra Hull. Julie Abel, Sue Meyer, Lisa Anderson, Shelly Thompson, Kristin Molck. Opponent Us Them Georgetown, Uni High. Rankin 62 90 Clifton. Iroquois West 59 82 b Schlarman 75 55 St. Anne 68 58 Greyhound Classic 31 98 Gibson City 75 45 St. Joe Classic 14 100 Ford Central 67 49 Wauscca Conference 65 134 85 YIITIE CHUBS PRODUCER UEIFIHECTCU DATE 1986 r I 1 l l ! 1 .1 I I I I I I I I I I I I i 1 I I I I I I I I Behind The Scenes Of The Marching Band Breaking Up, the melody to Goldfinger, Old Time Rock and Roll, and Memory were the songs featured in this year's marching band show. The band was lead by senior drum majors Jim Arends, and DeAnne Mize, and flag captains Becky Litwiller and Lori Valentine. The band started off the marching season with an impressive win at Georgetown, sweeping all awards, and bringing home the Grand Champion trophy. Other first place awards were first place in parade, best flags and best percussion at the U. of I. competition, and first place at the Gibson City Labor Day Parade. The brigade also hosted their own invitational for the first year, where they performed in exibi-tion. Memories from this year's season which will always be remembered were getting food poisoning at the Daville competition, being left by the bus in Champaign, and getting struck in the mud at the Ottawa Marquette football game. 1. The Honor Guard proudly carries our American flag. 2. Our fearless leader. Miss Cima. 3. Marchers in action. 4. Presenting the Paxton Light Cavalry Brigade. Not Pictured-Assistant Director, Mr. Dominic 88 MARCHING BAND Awards won by the Paxton Light Calavlry Brigade in the 1985 season include: Gibson City Labor Day Parade -1st Place Georgetown Competition Class A - 1st Place, Best Drum Majors, Best Percussion, Best Flags, Grand Champions Danville Competition - 3rd Place Parade, 2nd Place Field Show University of Illinois - 1st Place Parade, Best Guard, Best Percussion, 3rd Place Field Show, 2nd Place Drum Majors, 2nd Place Percussion Illinois State University - 4th Place Band, 2nd Place Drum Majors, 2nd Place Guard Marching Band Group Picture: Row 1-C. Walker; J. Martin; J. Lantz; I. Erickson; L. Brown; J. Collins; A. Silence; S. Bluhm; D. Bowling; M. johnson; B. Foster; T. Harrison; D. Green; T. Dewey; A. White; T. Foster Row 2-K. Lescalleet; T. Deptula; S. Meyer; M. Loudermilk; K. Griffin; L. White; D. Grigalunas; D. Epps; L. Marshall; A. Dargan; J. Guyot; S. Rawls; D. Eichelberger; J. Langley; C. Warner; J. Rheeling; C. Harris; T. Dice Row 3-H. Parcell; P. Meyer; M. Rawls; A. Batte; M. Kellcrhals; L. Anderson; B. Forsyth; C. Olaf; B. Jarboe; L. Hickle; S. Fickbohm; J. Loudermilk; K. Foster; K. Stevenson; S. Lit wilier; J. Betts; J. Henderson; T. Merkle Row 4-C. Miller; D. Skoog; F. Magers; J. Knell; J. Silence; M. Reckowsky C. johnson; N. Riggleman; H. Werner; S. Schafer; C. Smith; C. Riggleman; D. Merkle; J. Duff; C. Hewerdine; A. Stevenson; P. Jarboe; D. Short Row 5-C. Douglas; J. Griffin; K. Matter; D. Rinkenberger; C. Collins; K. Hartz Row 6-D. Stalter; B. Bixby; J. Guyot; D. Riley; B. Litwiller; J. Arends; D. Mize; L. Valentine; L. VanLaningham; K. Molck; C. Zimmerman; K. Kofoot Not Pictured-A. Rinkenberger; K. Rinkenberger; F. Davis I I I I I I I l i l I I I I Above: Front-Doug Green, Best Percussion; Chris Johnson, Best Musician; Middle-Jim Arends, Most Valuable; Becky Litwiller, Best Flag; Brad Forsyth, Best Marcher; Top-DeAnne Mize, Most Valuable 1. The flag line enters the field for competition. 2. Julie Henderson entertains the crowd at a football game. 3. The horn line plays their solo in 'Memory'. MARCHING BAND 89 I 1 I I I I I I I I 1 I I. 1 I I I I I. 1 I 1 I I I I I I I behind the scenes of the band This year the concert band performed the songs Thunder, Wind-star, and Avantia for organizational band contest held at Hoopeston in late April, receiving a 1st place rating overall. The Jazz band held its own special night in which they played to a large crowd, and also traveled to the U. of I. competition where they placed 4th. The winterguard and pep band entertained the home crowds during the boy's and girl's basketball seasons during half times and between game. Winterguard - 1st Row: Becky Bixby, Denise Stalter 2nd Row-DeAnne Mize, JoAnn Martin, Maureen Loudermilk, 3rd Row-Cris Zimmerman, Julie Guyot, Chris Douglas, Pam Mitchell, Carla Miller Jazz Band - 1st Row: Nikki Riggleman, Jodie Betts, Kristin Molck, Julie Henderson, Leigh White, Bonnie Foster, Jodi Guyot, Adrienne Silence 2nd Row-James Loudermilk, J.L. Knell, Chris Johnson, Brad Forsyth, Jim Arends, Scot Schafer, Chad Riggleman, James Duff, Kris Smith, Mike Kel-lerhals Concert Band - 1st Row-T. Dice, L. Marshall, L. White, K. Griffin, T. Deptula, M. Loudermilk, J. Guyot, D. Mize, D. Eichel-berger, S. Rawls, A. Dargan, J. Guyot 2nd Row-D. Epps, S. Meyer, D. Grigalunas, L. Hickle, K. Matter, C. Collins, H. Werner, N. Riggleman, C. Johnson, K. Warner, J. Langley, C. Harris, J. Rheeling 3rd Row-J. Betts, J. Henderson, K. Molck, S. Litwiller, K. Foster, B. Bixby, K. Stevenson, C. Walker, S. Fickbohm, J. Loudermilk, J. Duff, K. Smith, C. Riggleman, D. Merkle, S. Schafer, J. Knell, M. Rawls, C. Olaf, M. Kellerhals, J. Silence, A. Batte, D. Skoog, M. Reckowsky, F. Magers, P. Meyer, L. Anderson, J. Arends, B. Forsyth 4th Row-Assistant Director, Tim Dominic, Director, Elizabeth Cima, D. Green, T. Foster, T. Dewey, A. White, M. Johnson, B. Foster, T. Harrison, T. Merkle, A. Silence, J. Collins. L. Brown 90 BAND 92 FUTURE FARMERS In addition to the contests the FFA also took part in the following activities: The National Diary Farm Safety Week, a Leadership Training School, and National FFA Week. During that week the FFA presented a program for the third grade and the eight grade. On another day the members took The Barnyard on Wheels to various locations. On Friday, the FFA held an Open House in the Ag Shop, and on Saturday, they held and All You Can Eat Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast . In that one day they raised over two-hundred dollars from the breakfast alone. Members worked together to grow a garden that measured 65 ft. by 172 ft. The garden supplied food to over 60 low-income families, and to over 60 residents of the Ford County Nursing Home. For this help, the Paxton FFA received an award of appreciation from the Department of Wheatherization. The award was received for making the FFA garden such a success. TOP: FFA Officers: Shannon Marlar-Chaplin, Scott Niccum-Reporter, Amy Stevenson-Secretary, Tim Harrison-Vice President, Mark Stevenson-President, Fred Majers-Treasurer, Scott Foster-Sentinel CENTER: FHA Membership; Front Row: Shannon Marlar, Scott Niccum, Amy Stevenson, Tim Harrison, Mark Stevenson, Fred Majers, Scott Foster, Mr. Freeman (advisor), Middle Row: Kent Stevenson, Mike Rapp, Phil )arboe, Doug Rickenberger, Tara Young, Mitch Klann, Kirk Peters, Chad Riggleman, Back Row: Scott Swanson, Matt Harrison, Larry Schwing, David Maul, Jeff Blackford, Danny Starkey, Kelly Swanson, Tim Lantz, and Lori Kinney. RIGHT: Varsity Parlimentary Procedure; Back Row; Tim Harrison, Chad Riggleman, Scott Foster. Front Row: Phil Jarboe, Scott Niccum. behind the scenes of ffa Farm Management Team-first in section. Jr. Varsity Officers- David Maul-Chaplin, Larry Schwing-Reporter, Mitch Klann-Secretary, Kelly Swanson-Vice. President, Kent Stevenson-President, Mike Rapp-Treasurer, Chad Riggleman-Sentinel J.V. Parlimenmentary Procedure Team-third in section. Ag. Mechanics Team-second in section. FUTURE FARMERS i i i i i I l I i I I I I I I I i i I i i I I i i 1 I Chad, Tim, and Scott preparing for Parlimentary Procedure. Scott, one of the many FFA members who participated in the annual Lions Club Candy Day. Mark Stevenson, President, conducting a meeting of the FFA. Mitch Klann, District Creed Winner. FFA members receiving more awards. Behind the scenes of the Science Club The 1985-86 school year brought about many new things, including the restart of the Science Club. The 24 member strong club was headed by President James Duff and the other officers, Lisa Anderson, Staci Vest, and Chris Zimmerman. The club's sponsor was Debbie Bailey; the Chemistry and Physics teacher. The club planned many outings but only went on one of them, the program on Halleys Comet at ISU. The Science Club also sponsored the science fair at the Paxton High School. 1. lames, Lisa, Staci, and Chris show off the outrageous style of the Science Club. Members of the Science Club: Front Row: Tammy Jinks, Tim Harrison, Staci Vest, Tina Vaughn, Mike Hari, Buddy Ronna, Sponsor Debbie Bailey. Second Row: Jill Collins, Julie Reber, Deanne Mize, Darcey Eichelberger, Wade Bleich, Jim Arends, Doug Green, Amy Stevenson. Back Row: Vernon Rhodes, Craig Hadden, Chris Zimmerman, Doug Rikenberger, Lisa Anderson, James Duff, Kris Smith, Mike Baker, Tim Rackley, Chuck Douglas. I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I Behind the scenes of Student Council The 1985-86 Student Council took part in many activities this year. The council planned a Homecoming Activity Week in association with the cheerleaders. On Valentines' Day the students took part in a King Queen of Hearts contest. Student council sponsored the Homecoming dance, along with the Multi-media three screen movie. Over-all the council had a great year with two afternoon meetings, a weekend ski trip to Wisconsin, and the ice skating party of U of I. Members put in alot of hard work and effort to organize the teacher, student, athlete, and student council members of the week. The main goal of Student Council was to make the students enjoy the atmosphere of school better. A group of three student council members processed a Student Council Newsletter to provide students with more information on school and current events. Jennifer Rheeling, Sue Meyer, and Dave Skoog put many numerous hours in on the newspaper, which is now a permanent activity and will be sponsored by Mr. Harber next year. Officers: Jennifer Rheeling - secretary; Brad Forsyth - vice-president; Darcy Eichelberg-treasurer; Jim Arends- president. Row 1: Charles Olaf, Chris Douglas, Dana Grigalunas, Carla Miller, Jodi Forsyth, Craig Hewerdine, Matt Harrison. Row 2: Susan Meyer, Kevin Wolf, Paul Yates, Jay T. Silence, Kathy Griffin, Anne Rinken-berger, Audra Hull, Missy Thomas, Shelly Litwiller. Row 3: David Skoog, H. J. Flesner, Tammy Emberson, Kris Matter, Julie Reber, Debbi Short, Kara Hartz, Tim Harrison, Damjan Roncevich, Chad Riggleman. Row 4: Tim Birch, Traci Griffin, Lisa Anderson, Trade Dice, Ingegerd Eriksson, Becky Litwiller, Bill Warner. Row 5: James Duff, Dave Clampitt, Wade Bleich, Doug Green, Pat Livermore, So-nja Rawls, Kristin Molck, Vernon Rhodes. Row 6: Adrienne Silence, Brad Forsyth, Jim Arends, Darcy Eichelberger, Jennifer Rheeling, Buddy Ronna. Behind the scenes of VICA VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) is an organization that provides students with better understanding of themselves and prepares them for their future after graduation. The major event of the year is the Employer-Employee Appreciation Banquet. The banquet provides a way for the student to show appreciation to the employer and everyone for their patience, understanding, and helping them something about various occupations. The class officers for VICA this year were: President Alecia Starkey; Vice-President Deanne Mize; Secretary Lynn Marshall; Treasurer Matt Rubarts This year there were 23 students and 19 Training Stations involved in the Cooperative Education Program. r i i i i i Behind the scenes of the blue and gold The Blue and Gold is the high school newspaper. At the fall registration, one dollar of the student registration fee helps finance the paper. This year's Blue and Gold was printed by Pro-Type. Students Council also published the Blue and Gold Weekly. Bottom Row: Tina Guillaume, Christy Miller, Deanna Mize, Lynn Marshall, Jeff Schrodt, Denise Hudson, Deana Riley, Traci Griffin, Mr. Wolf, MIDDLE ROW: Mona Jones, Chris Johnson, Dave Annis, Alecia Starkey, Brian Jones, BACK ROW: Doug Langley, Darren Gentzler, Randy Westmoreland, Matt Bachman, Matt Rubarts, and Joe Emberson. 98 VICA BLUE GOLD Bottom to Top: Bill Warner, David Skoog, and Mike Hari. Not pictured: Mr. Rundquist, Sponsor. Ingregred Eriksson's home is in Alingas, Sweden. She visited Paxton through the Youth for Understanding Program and stayed with the Lit wilier family. Ingregerd quickly received many nicknames since her real name was so hard to pronounce. They included, Ingrid, Ingy, Fred, and many others. Ingegerd caught on to the American ways very quickly, but some things seemed really different to her. She liked the school because of its small size and the closeness of the students and teachers. Ingegerd was a very fun-loving person. She enjoyed the variety of TV Shows, commercials, and radio stations since these are controlled by the government in Sweden. She also enjoyed canoeing, water-skiing, water slides, and of course snow skiing. We wish her the best of luck as she goes back to Sweden. This year in Paxton has been such an interesting experience. Everything is new and different. Now, when I look back, I'm so glad I came. I love the people here. Everybody is so open and it's easy to make contact with new people. American people are fun to be around. It has been hard to speak English all the time, but I'm so glad everybody is patient with me. You've taken time to listen to me. I'm coming from a school with about 2000 students. There you hardly know anybody. This school is nice because everybody knows everybody. It seems like people here are more willing to learn and study. The contact between teachers and students is great here. Teachers take time to listen to students, whatever they want to say. Teachers give up some free time even after school to spend with the students. I've really enjoyed the teachers here. They have helped me a lot and made me feel more at home. The schoolspirit is great. It's so fun to see the cheerleaders cheering for the different teams. We don't have any cheerleaders in our Swedish schools and after school is over in the afternoon, everybody goes home. I loved the American football season. Everybody cheered for the team, came to the games. You even have a fight song . The big sport in Sweden is soccer. We don't have football. Another sport that I saw for the first time was softball (as everyone could tell!) I can't believe how many different television shows you have! In Sweden we only have two stations with a few TV-shows. Commercials are new for me too. The Americans can't understand me when I tell them I like commercials. I would probably get tired of them if we had them all the time too. It was nice to stay with another family for a year, see how they live and learn their customs. The family I stayed with, the Litwillers, is really nice. We had so much in common and had a lot of fun together. I really appreciate all the time they spent with me. You have many kinds of junk food that I hadn't tasted before I came to America. It took time before I got used to the new foods, but it's always fun to try new things. I was lucky I came to Paxton since it once was a Swedish settlement. It makes me feel more at home when I go up town and see the Swedish names, like Larson's and Carlson's, on the stores. You even have a Swedish gift shop. I'm glad I took the opportunity to come here and spend a year with you. I've learned so much. It's so fun to meet new people. I want to thank everybody for making this year so special to me. I'll never forget it. I hope I'll be able to come back and visit you soon again. O' j YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING 99 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 1 I I I I Behind the scenes of NHS There were nine National Honor Society members at the beginning of the year. In the fall eleven new members were inducted. At the annual spring induction nine more members were inducted. Twenty-nine is the largest group NHS has had in many years. This year all NHS correspondence was typed and stored on computer discs. NHS had a variety of service projects this year. They include tutoring, honoring teachers on National Teachers' Day, initiating SADD, collecting funds for the Cancer Society Drive, honoring students who excel in academics, holding bake sales to raise money for the NHS scholarship, and purchasing new flags for classrooms. This year six flags were purchased and NHS will continue to purchase flags to replace all flags in the school. The NHS banquet was held on May 8. Ingegerd Eriksson was the guest speaker. A week later NHS members traveled to the U of I and toured the campus in the rain. New officers were installed at the banquet. Officers: Sonja Rawls-secretary, Wade Bleich-treasurer, Lisa Anderson-president, Becky Litwiller-vice president Chuck Douglas, Mike Baker, Sponsor-Mrs. Emerick, Julie Henderson, Debbi Short, Brad Forsyth, Jim Arends, Wade Bleich, Lisa Anderson, Kara Hartz, Julie Reber, Kristin Molck, Ingegerd Eriksson, Becky Litwiller, Sonja Rawls, Mona Jones, Jodie Betts, Darcy Eichelberger, Amy Stevenson, Mark Stevenson, and Damjan Roncevich. Spring inductees-Laurel Brown, Jodi Lantz, Carrie Collins, Deanne Mize; back row-Lynn Marshall, Adrienne Silence, Kris Smith, James Duff, and Amy Dargan. Behind the scenes of the Mental Health Club 1st row Connie Frichtl, Stephanie Kidd, Juanita DeLaCruz, Christy Miller, Trina Kidd, Mr. Ford: 2nd Ken White, Allen White, Jim Milligan, Bev Monroe, Joe Shonkwiller, Mary Kemnetz, Lisa Ream, Brian Sanderson, Tina Guillaume, Debbie Merkle, Milton Irvin: 3rd Lori Hylbert, Bob Carlton, Frank Davis, Corey Walker, Phil Jarboe, Mike Walker, Laurie Withers, Shelly Fickbohm, Suzy Price, Julie Merrick, Connie Pilkington, Lori Kinney, 4th Deanna Horton, Scott Niccum, Paul Luecke, Kim Kofoot, Dawn Daniels, Frances Basta, Kim Howe, Joy Devine, Penny Haskins, Elsie Larimer, Shelly Horton, Tammy Emberson, Connie Pilkington, Stacy Hood The Mental Health Club takes its members to nursing homes to play bingo and talk to the residents. The members went to the Ford County Nursing Home once and on Halloween the members dress up and went to Gibson City Manor. The Mental Health Club had several fund raisers. The members sold pins, keychains, and bumper stickers and Paxton Mustang mugs and pilseners. They also had bake sales and concession stands. In the spring they had a car wash. At the end of the school year they took a final field trip to Lake of the Woods. They enjoyed picnicing and boating. 85-86 Officers President-Trina Kidd Vice President-Christy Miller Secretary-Juanita DeLaCruz Treasurer-Connie Frichtl Reporter-Stephanie Kidd 86-87 Officers President-Connie Pilkington Vice President-Stephanie Kidd Secretary-Connie Frichtl Treasurer-Shelly Fickbohm Reporter-Dawn Daniels I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I [ I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I Behind the scenes of the Math Team Spending hours practicing before and after school is one of the reasons Paxton won 1st place at the ICTM Parkland regional contest in March. The team had 5 1st places and 3 2nd places. To build spirit for state contest the team purchased shirts with ICTM logo and region 9 champs printed on it. A team of 30 students participated in 13 events at the state contest held at ISU on May 3. The highlight of the day was the 2-person competition demonstra-teion in front of more than 700 students between the Lemont team and Paxton's very talented Vernon Rhodes and Lisa Anderson. Eight of the mathletes participated in the Rose-Hulman contest in Indiana where Vernon and Lisa won 1st place in the Sr. boys and Sr. girls categories respective- ly- The team members also participated in the Illinois Math League Contest and placed first in their region. ICTM Regional Results held at Parkland P.H.S. 1st Place out of 23 schools Algebra I - 1st Place Geometry - 2nd Place Algebra II - 2nd Place Pre-Calculus - 1st Place )r. Sr. 8-Person - 1st Place Fr. So. 2-Person - 2nd Place Calculator - 1st Place Oral Competition (Rings) Sonja Rawls-lst The medallion winners were the top 15% in each category; P.H.S. winners were: Craic Hewerdine, Karen Rinkenberger, Mite Johnson, Heather Werner, Nikki Riggleman, Gerri Kemnetz, Allen Jarboe, Pnil Meyer, Anne Rinkenberger, Shelly Litwiller, Craig Hadden, Deobi Short, Kara Hartz, Chuck Douglas, Vernon Rhodes, and Lisa Anderson. ICTM State Finals held at ISU P.H.S. 5th overall Algebra I - 4th Place Geometry - 7th Place Algebra II - 13th Place Pre-Calculus - 6th Place Fr. So. 2-Person - 10th Place Jr. Sr. 2-Person - 2nd Place Calculator - 12th Place Fr. So. 8-Person - 16th Place )r. Sr. 8-Person - 4th Place Fr. So. Relay - 8th Place Jr. Sr. Relay - 4th Place Oral Competition Jim Arenos-Geometric Construction-6th Sonja Rawls-Rings-8th 102 MATH TEAM 1. Let's hear it for the champions. 2. Passing the time. Pictured above- 1986 State Math Team 1st row-Coach Emerick; L. Anderson; S. Rawls; V. Rhodes; Coach Frisbie 2nd row-D. Rinkenberger; D. Short; J. Henderson; K. Hartz; P. Meyer; M. Deason; A. Jarboe 3rd row-J. Reber; K. Rinkenberger; N. Riggleman; H. Werner; S. Litwiller; J. Betts; L. Brown 4th row- S. Meyer; A. Rinkenberger; J. Silence; B. Rasmus; C. Douglas 5th row-C. Hewerdine; M. Johnson; C. Hadden; J. Arends; W. Bleich; D. Roncevich; K. Smith Pictured below-1986 Regional Math Team 1st row-Coach Emerick; L. Anderson; S. Rawls; V. Rhodes; Coach Frisbie 2nd row-J Reber; D. Short; J. Henderson; K. Hartz; A Stevenson; K. Smith 3rd row-M. Johnson; N. Riggleman; K. Rinkenberger; L. Brown; Betts; S. Litwiller; G. Kemnetz 4th row-A. Jarboe; W. Bleich, B. Rasmus; C. Hewerdin S. Meyer; A. Rinkenberger; C. Hadden; H. Werner; D. Roncevich 5th row-P. Meyer; Silence; M. Deason; K. White; R. Vaughn, D. Rinkenberger; M. Baker; B. Bixby; S. Henson; S. Schafer; M. Stevenson behind the scenes of the speech team The 1985-86 Speech team had nothing less than an exceptional year. Being led by a strong returning group of upperclassmen, the team had strong placings at several early tournaments. As the year progressed the team won its own Paxton Invitational, dominated the Wauseca Conference Meet to win the title for the sixth straight year. In the regional competition, hosted by Paxton, the team won a school record of seven individual titles, and won the regional crown for the first time since 1975. Advancing to the tough Thorton sectional the team placed 10th, and advanced Jodi Guyot, Tara Young and Sonja Rawls to the sectional finals. Team placings at this season's tournaments were: Bloomington -7th; Normal - 11th; Paxton Invitational - 1st; Reed Custer Invitational - 2nd; Kankakee Arrowhead Invitational - 3rd; Wauseca Conference - 1st; Regionals - 1st; Sectional - 10th This year's team was coached by Mr. Guyot, Mr. Harber and Mr. Daro. 1. Jodi Guyot and Tara Young Happy about making finals at sectionals. 2. Craig Hadden and Mike Baker perform their humerous duet at conference. 3. Team members after a tough meet. Team Picture: Row 1-Beth Potter, Jodi Guyot, Jodie Betts, Cris Zimmerman, Carrie Collins, Sonja Rawls, Susan Meyer. Row 2-Heather Parcell, Becky Bixby, Tara Young, Julie Guyot. Row 3-Lonnie Sanderson, Tim Harrison, James Duff, Craig Hadden, Damjan Roncevich, Mike Baker, Chuck Douglas, Doug Green, Dave Skoog. Co-Captains Sonja Rawls and Carrie Collins accept the Conference Champion trophy. SPEECH 103 I I .1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 EVENT § REEIIECTOE The Odd Couple The Odd Couple was Paxton High School's 1986 spring play. The classic Neil Simon comedy was staged on April 17, 18, 19 to near capacity audiences in the school's Little Assembly. The tale of two single women, one meticulously neat and the other a slob drew applause, laughter, and rave reviews. Within six weeks time, the Little Assembly was transformed from a study hall into a small theatre, complete with elevated stage and remote lighting controls. The single set of a New York apartment was placed at an angle to the audience to permit good visibility and an extremely large acting area. This years cast was Carrie Collins as Olivia Madison, Tara Young as Felicia Unger, Ingegrd Eriksson as Swede, Beth Potter as Maureen, Jodi Guyot as Vanessa, Traci Griffin as Rachel, and Tim Harrison and Damjan Roncevich as Cecil and George Pigeon. Working on the construction crew was Fred Magers, Dave Skoog, Scott Swanson, H. J. Flessner, Tim Harrison, Damjan Roncevich, Ingegerd Eriksson, Dave Annis, Randy Westmoreland, Traci Griffin, Jody Guyot, Jodie Betts, Laurel Brown, Shannon Marlar, Phil Meyer, Mike Osborne, and Jim LaFray. Jodie Betts also helped on the props, costumes and sound crews, Laurel Brown worked with props and costumes, Traci Griffin served on the advertising, programs and publicty crews, Deana Riley helped the costumes crew and Fred Magers Worked with the lights and sound. Student directors were Dave Annis and Tracy Griffin. I. The backstage crew. 2. Please, no autographs. 3. Nice mustache, Damjan. 4. 1986 Play cast and crew: L. Brown, F. Majers, D. Roncevich, B. Potter, ). Guyot, I. Erickson, T. Young, T. Harrison, T. Griffin, D. Annis, C. Collins, P. Meyer, J. Metts 108 PLAY 1. The poker buddies. 2. A hysterical I Felica is held back from the window I by her friends. 3. Preparations are I made before the opening curtain. 4. I Olivia and Felica in an average fight. ■ 5. Carrie and the Pigeon brothers. 1 PLAY 109 ■ Queen: Lori Valentine King: Brad Forsyth Princess: Amy Ashmore Prince: Tim Harrison On April 26,1986, the Junior - Senior Prom was held at the Knights of Columbus in Rantoul. The them was Say You Say Me - by Lionel Richie. Blue background, tin foil, and stars filled the room. The entertainment was provided by Backstage . The Prom sponser was Mrs. Bailey. Also assisted by, Mrs. Frisbie, Mr. Du-kek, and Mr. Zimmerman 1110 PROM 1986 GRADUATION The Senior class ended their year off with Senior Skip day on May 21. On May 28 they had Senior Tea and Graduation rehearsal. Baccalaureate was ]une 1 and Graduation was June 4. Baccalaureate Becky Litwiller and Ingegerd Eriksson sang Friends. The Scripture was given by Reverend Samuel Goins. Adrienne Silence played the panio. The song was To Spring. Nikki Riggleman played The Rose while Roses was handed out to the mothers of the gradutes. Benediction was given by Reverend Daniel Boythe Wade Bleich introduced the speakers of the class. The American Legion Awards went to Brad Forysth and Adrienne Silence. The American Honorable went to Phil Hull and Becky Litwiller. The Youth of the Year went to Sonja Rawls. The National Honor Society went to Lisa Anderson. The James Dunnan went to Brad Forysth. The Angela Greenwell went to Kristin Molck. The Evelyn Wylie Burton went to Sonja Rawls The Math Awards went to Vernon Rhodes and Lisa Anderson. Many of the Senior class said good-bye to their favorite teachers and the school. Many start col-legein the fall. Others will go to work full time and start their with new friends and try to stay in touch with their old friends. Good-bye to the class of 86'. For the class has been through alot together. 11? Oo1 Lianna-n- KirK.1 « v U«j ft L ! : cyM xea Ao uoto W a£P Qtfu JZuch ( r J S |M GRAFFITTI: g“® J i «V| 3 : jfy i«jv ° V’1 XV 1 •a r?im§M' JrtA i Al jJ) -X V i iiilWv ISS 5 bT i |! rf| « eh wra! SlUtY ? J:'£ Paxton Community Hospital 651 East Pells Paxton, Illinois 60957 Wishing You Good Health Paxton Clinic Doctors Cipolla, Foellner, Olaf, Shumake Paxton Family Practice Center 140 North Market, Paxton, IL DRS. Arthur, Hagan, Sunderland M.D. DRS. Heyman Heyman Optometrists Paxton, II. 60957 Congratulations Graduates, DRS. Callahan, Lord, King, McCabe Rantoul, II. Office Congratulations Seniors Sav-Mor Healthmart Pharmacy Paxton, IL. 60957 Hudson Drug Shop Paxton, II. 60957 A Good Place to Trade Good Luck Your Friends From IGA Tom's Market Paxton, II. Famous for Meats Hartz's Paxton Eisner Your Complete Food Store 100 W. Ottawa Rd. Convenient Food Mart Marvin Turner 451 S. Railroad St. Schif's 102 Lounge Congratulates the class of 1986 Always a Winning ComDination Mama Ferrara's and The Paxton Mustangs Congratulations Seniors! Kentucky Fried Chicken Good Luck Seniors! Pizzeria UNO Champaign, II Congratulations Grads. Arcade Cafe Chuck Graig Luhrsen Good Luck in the Years to Come From The Hen House in Paxton Good Luck Class of 86 Come and Dine Family Restaurant 379-9684 Congratulations Seniors! Personal Finance Co. Beverly Dianne Gibson Fed. Savings Loan 140 W. Center Paxton, II 60957 Congratulations Mustangs First National Bank in Paxton, II 60957 Farmers-Merchants National Bank Paxton, II 60957 379-4343 PHS-Paxton's Pride Brown-Miller Funeral Home and Furniture Store Paxton, II Ford-Baier Funeral Furniture Store Ambulance Service Paxton Buckley Congratulations to the Senior Class Arthur J. Schmidt State Farm Insurance Lee Agency Insurance Real Estate 225 W. Ottawa, Paxton, II 60957 Cleary Brake Muffler Serving you in two Locations Gibson City Paxton Congratulations Seniors Lou Cheverolet Buick 379-2361 Jennings Auto Body 111 Ottawa Paxton, II 60957 Phone: (217)379-4565 Good Luck to the Seniors Class of 1986 A M Gas and Service Paxton Firestone 207 N. Market St. Paxton, II 60957 Congratulations Seniors Brent's Appliance Maintenance 124 W. State Shear Styling Hair Styling tor men women 149 N. Market Paxton, II. 60957 Margo's Hairstyling The style of your life Paxton, II 60957 379-4051 J.B.'s Hairstyling Pivit Point Professionals Paxton, II 60957 379-3443 116 Good Luck Seniors Headliners Hairstylists Jackie, Pat, Kathie The World is Yours for the Taking Chris's Hair Styling The Bridal Lane Your one stop prom shop Paxton, II 60957 379-3238 Larsons Men's Boy's Clothing Visit our Jean Loft Fashion Fair 114 N. Market Paxton, II 60957 Congratulations Seniors Carlson's Men Boys' Clothing Paxton, II 60957 Best of Luck, Class of 86 The New Bette's Flowers Gifts 379-4245 Congratulations Class of '86 Dilks, Rodeen Gibson, Ltd Fiorillo and Associates Accountants and Tax Consultants Paxton, II 60957 Congratulations Seniors! Mary Benson Photographies 379-4757 Chaney Photographies 379-2885 or 386-2753 Good Luck 1986 Seniors Olson's Laundry Dry Cleaning Dick and Betty Meyer Owners Rt. 9 45 Paxton, II 60957 Switch Craft Inc. Congratulations Seniors Good Luck 1986 Graduates Employees of Baltimore Aircoil Co. WPXN-FM 104.9 Paxton's Radio Station Featuring All Oldies From 1955-1982, Local News, Sports, Weather and Coverage of Community Events Congratulations Seniors Paxton Theatre Paxton, II 60957 Paxton Concrete Ready Mix Inc. 745 N. Market Paxton, II 60957 John Deere Paxton Farm Equipment Co. 1300 S. Vermillion St. 379-2345 Birkey's Farm Store Paxton, II We want to be your dealer. True Value Hardware 152 N. Market Paxton, II 60957 Congratulations to the class of '86 G N Sanitation Paxton, II 60957 Best of Luck Seniors Andrews Lumber Hardware Darwin Rex Roy - Owners M R Supplies Company INC. Office Supplies Printing Paxton, II 60957 Deckers Livestock INC. Phone: (A C 815)889-4111 Milford, II 60953 Paxton Cyclery and Automotive Complete service on Cars, and Motorcycle 230 S. Market Paxton 379-3087 Congratulations Class of 86 Popel's Ag Center Gary and Judy Popel 117 Abel, Julie - 20, 21, 22, 24, 60, 70, Devine, Joy-30 Haile, Larry-12 81 Dewey, Tom-21, 22, 55, 56, 63, 89, Hari, Mike-23, 98 Adams, Larry - 4, 30 90 Harmon, Aaron-31 Adams, Tonya - 29, 30, 31 Dice, Tracie-2, 3, 12, 16, 74, 89, 90 Harms, Brenda-39 Adkins, Mike-22 Doan, Wendy-2, 3, 6, 20, 21, 22, Harris, Cristal-37, 39, 62, 73, 89, 90 Adkins, Steve-38 74, 77 Harrison, Matt-39, 91 Allen, Mike-5, 7, 22, 55, 56, 77 Doty, Tim-30 Harrison. Tim-20, 23, 24, 64, 65, Allen, Troy-38 Douglas, Chris-38, 89, 90 67, 88, 89, 90, 92 Anderson, Doug-30 Douglas, Chuck-22, 102 Hartz, Kara-20, 23, 61, 63, 75, 89, Anderson, Lisa-10, 11, 12, 66, 67, Dover, Beverl — 38 102 71, 80, 81. 89, 90, 102 Duff, James-52, 63, 64, 65, 67, 89, Hartz, Karla-29, 30, 31, 70, 73 Anderson, Scott-28, 30 90 Haskins, Penny-23 Anderson, Teresa-22 Duncan, Chad-12 Heinzmann, Carl-39 Annis, Dave-12, 48, 49, 98 Eastman, Tracy-38 Henderson, Julie-21, 23, 60, 61, Appelbaum, Paul-38 Ecker, Holly-30, 31, 32 70, 71, 89, 90, 102 Arends, |im-12, 16, 88. 89, 90, 102 Eichelberger, Darcy-12, 16, 89, 90 Henson, Stacey-22, 23, 102 Ashmore, Amy-21, 22, 75 Eichner, Ed-12 Hewerdine, Craig-2, 39, 77, 88, 89, Bachman, Matt-12, 98 Elkins. Chad-38, 41 90, 102, 117 Bachtold, David-38 Elkins, Shawn-38 Hewerdine, Ray-23, 25 Baker, Mike-21, 22, 64, 67, 102 Emberson, Joe-12, 56, 98 Hickel, Lisa-37, 39, 89, 90 Basta, Frances-30, 101 Emberson, Rod-21, 22 Hill, Tyler-39 Batsa, Stephanie-12 Emberson, Tammy-22, 101 Hofer, Candi-4, 5, 39 Batte, Alice-12, 16, 89, 90 Eppelheimer, Michelle-38 Hofer, Sandy-23, 24, 60, 61, 63 Belz, Anthony-22 Epps, Dave-38, 90 Hofer, Tracy-12, 16, 60, 63 Belz, Raquel-25, 38 Eriksson, lngegerd-2, 12, 16, 88, Hood, Stacy-39, 101 Beits, Jodie-22, 88, 89, 90, 102 89, 99 Horton, Deanna-31, 101 Betts, john-38 Everett, Jamie-25, 38 Horton, Shelli-39, 101 Bever, Matt-12, 116 Evitt, Thersa-30 Houser, Michelle-2, 20, 23 Birch, Tim-12 Eyre, Keith-23 Howe, Kim-12, 16, 101 Bixby, Becky-38, 89, 90, 102 Faulkner, Joy-12, 16 Hudson, Denise-12, 15, 16, 97, 98 Blackford, Jeff-29, 30, 92 Fickbohm, Shelly-30, 31, 33, 76, Hull, Audra-28, 30, 31, 52, 62, 73 Bleich, Kyle-38, 40 77, 88, 89, 90, 101 Hull, Phil-12, 16, 55 Bleich, Wade-10, 11, 12, 14, 15, Flessner, H.J. - 23 Hylbert, Danny-31, 33 16, 77, 86, 102, 117 Forbes, Marvin-39 Hylbert, Lori-39 Bluhm, Sheryl-38, 89 Forsyth, Brad-4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, Milton, Irvin-101 Bott, Donald-22 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 89, 90 Jarboe, Allen-31, 102 Bowling, Dawn-38, 89 Forsyth, Jodi-39, 41, 73 Jarboe, Becky-37, 39, 76, 77, 88, Bozman, Chad Foster, Bonnie-36, 39, 89, 90 89, 90 Brown, Laurel-22, 89, 90, 102 Foster, Kristen-22, 23, 89 Jarboe, Phil-12, 16, 89, 90, 92, 101 Burdette, Kyle-3, 38 Foster, Scott-92 Jinks, Tammy-12, 16, 34 Burr, Marla-12, 14 Foster, Tony-39, 89, 90 Johnson, Chris-12, 90, 98 Burton, Becky-38 Fox, Ruth-39, 73 Johnson, John-39, 40 Campbell, Scott-22 French, Conni-30, 101 Johnson, Mike-37, 39, 88, 89 Carleton, Bob-5, 22, 101 French, Tim-12 Jones, Brian-12, 15, 98 Campitt, Dave-12, 86 Frichtl, Connie-30, 101 Jones, Jodi-40 Coates, Mike-38 Frichtl, Melinda-12, 16 Jones, Mona-12, 16, 75, 98 Collins, Carrie-12, 16, 86, 89, 90 Gentzler, Darren-12, 16, 55, 98 Kaeb, Sheila-30, 31 Collins, Jill-21, 22, 88, 89, 90 Gibbs, Tom-39 Kavajecz, Craig-40, 67 Colwell, Lisa-30 Gilonske, Janeene-39 Kellerhals, Mike-40, 67, 88, 89 Coplea, Mark-4, 38, 40, 117 Glad, David-30 Kellerhals, Mike-40, 67, 89, 90 Crandall, Mike-38 Graham, Jeff-39, 59 Kemnetz, Gerri-40 Curtis, Denise-30 Grayson, Joe-12 Kemnetz, Mary-12, 16, 66, 70, 71, Dale, May-38 Green, Doug-12, 14, 16, 86, 89, 90 101 Dale, Ruth-38 Green, John-21, 23 Ketchem, Mike-40 Daniels, Dawn-30, 101 Griffin, Joe-39, 89, 90 Kidd, Stephanie-4, 29, 30, 31, 76, Dargan, Amy-12, 16, 32, 89, 90 Griffin, Kathy-28, 29, 31, 90 77, 101 Davidson, Barbara-30, 32 Griffin, Traci-12, 98 Kidd, Trina-12, 16, 101 Davis, Frank-22, 101 Grigalunas, Al-23 Kief, Mitch-4, 29, 31, 59 Deason, Mitch-28, 30, 32, 102 Grigalunas, Dana-37, 39, 73, 90 King, Bill-6, 7, 12, 55 Devusky, John-30 Guillaume, Tina-12, 16, 98, 101 King, Bob-23 DeLaCruz, Juanita-12, 16, 101 Guyot. Jodi-21, 23, 89, 90 Kinney, Lori-23, 92, 101 Denniston, Angie-30 Guyot, Julie-36. 37, 39, 86, 89, 90 Klann, Mitch-40, 92 j Deptula, Tammy-28, 30, 31, 76, 90 Hadden, Craig-12, 64, 65, 67, 102 Knell, J.L. Knuth, Marla-23 Kofoot, Kim-30, 31, 33, 76, 77, 89, 101 Kupferschmid, Chalaine-40 Lafray, jim-23 Langley, Doug-12, 52, 55, 57, 98 Langley, Jodi-40, 89 Lantz, Jodi-24, 89 Lantz, Tim-31, 92 Larimer, Elsie-40, 101 Larimer, Tina-24 Lawson, Glenn-24, 55 Lescalleet, Kim-7, 37, 40, 76, 77 Liggett, Sheila-40 Litwiller, Becky-3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 33, 65, 66. 67, 80, 89 Litwiller, Shelly-28, 31, 32, 88, 89 Livermore, Pat-11, 13 Loudermilk, James-40, 89 Loudermilk, Maureen-31, 89 Luecke, Paul-31, 101 Lytle, Jimmy-4, 31 Mahis, Mindy-40 Magers, Fred-23, 24, 59, 92 Marlar, Shannon-2, 31, 92 Marron, Rocky-3, 7, 13, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 116 Marshall, Carrie-12 Marshall, Lynn-3, 5, 10, 12, 14, 15, 23, 48, 49, 60, 61, 63, 70, 71, 98 Marshall, Michelle-31, 35, 62, 73 Martin, JoAnn-37, 40, 88, 89 Massey, Ken-13 Matter, Kris-20, 24, 61, 89 Maul, David-40, 92 McClure, LeAnna-13, 66 Merkle, Debbie-24, 89, 101 Merkle, Terri-2, 3, 13, 16, 33, 74, 75, 77, 89 Merrick, Julie-31, 101 Meyer, Jackie-24 Meyer, Phil-31, 89 Meyer, Susan-28, 31, 33, 67, 70, 73, 77, 90 Milchuck, Sheryl-31 Miller, Carla-32, 40, 41, 89 Miller, Christy-13, 16, 98, 101 Miller, Corey-21, 23, 24 Miller, Heidi-40 Mitchell, Pam-21, 24, 60, 61 Mize, Deanne-13, 89, 98 Molck, Kristin-3, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 60, 61, 63, 70, 71, 89 Monroe, Bev-13, 101 Mount, Kim-40 Muller, Julia-13, 16 Muller, Michael-37, 40 Newhouse, Jim-24 Niccum, Scott-13, 92, 101 Normile, Nancy-40 Nuss, Steve-7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 52, 55, 56, 57, 58. 63 Olaf, Charles-29, 40, 89 Overman, Glenn-24 Palmer, Chad-24 Parcell, Heather-40, 73, 89 Patrick, Kenny-40 Patrick, Steve-13 Peeler, Bob-40 Peters, Kirk-6, 24, 25, 55, 57, 92 Phelan, Dean-41 Pilkington, Connie-20, 24, 101 Potter, Beth-24 Price, Suzy-13, 16, 41, 101 Purdy, Rob-30, 32, 35 Rackley, Tim-13, 64, 65, 67, 116 Rapp, Mike-92 Rasmus, Brian-41, 102 Rawls, Marcus-41, 89, 90 Rawls, Sonja-11, 13, 16, 89, 90, 99, 102 Ream, Lisa-101 Reckowsky, Mike-30, 32, 89 Reber, Julie-2, 5, 20, 21, 24, 74, 75 Reynolds, Steve Rheeling, David 24 Rheeling, Jennifer 13, 16, 24, 60, 63, 70, 71, 89 Rhodes, Vernon 13, 16 Rhodes, Vickie Riblet, Ricky 24 Richmond, Jodie 41 Riggleman, Chad 5, 24, 64, 65, 67, 86, 89, 92, 117 Riggleman, Nikki 41, 67, 73, 89, 90 Riley, 10, 13, 16, 89, 98 Rinkenberger, Anne 29, 32, 62 Rinkenberger, Doug 11, 13, 16, 64, 65, 67, 89, 92 Rinkenberger, Karen 41 Roncevich, Damjan 5, 20, 24, 25 Ronna, Buddy 10, 13, 52, 55, 57, 77, 120 Ronna, Jason 40, 41 Rubarts, Matt 5, 15, 98 Sanderson, Brian 25, 101 Sanderson, Lonnie 41 Schafer, Scot 37, 41, 77, 88, 89 Schrodt, Jeff 5, 6, 13, 55, 57, 63, 98 Schroeder, Brian 22, 25 Schroeder, Ken 13 Schultz, Bob Schwing, Larry 41, 92 Sennert, Mike Shaffer, Connie 41 Sheehan, Brenda 13, 16 Shonkwiller, Joe 101 Shook, Hazel 41 Short, Debbi 20, 23, 25, 60, 61, 63, 89 Shovan, Alan 32, 25 Silence, Adrienne 13, 32, 88, 89, 99 Silence, Jay T. 89 Skoog, David 20, 25, 89, 98 Smith, Jerry 8, 25 Smith, Ken Smith, Kris 13, 89 Smith, Stacy Smith, Steve 41 Stalter, Denise 41, 62, 89 Starkey, Alecia 13, 70, 98 Starkey, Danny 8, 41, 92 Stevenson, Amy 13, 89, 92 Stevenson, Kent 8, 41, 89, 92 Stevenson, Mark 25, 55, 56, 92 Sullivan, Bryan 22, 25 Swanson, Brian 32, 34 Swanson, Kelly 92 Swanson, Scott 25, 92 Swinconos, Jim 4, 25 Thomas, Missy 28, 30, 31 Thompson, Shelley 10. 13, 16, 33, 66, 70, 71 Thorstenson, Tanya 25 Valentine, Lori 3, 5, 13. 16, 89 VanLaningham, Lisa 13, 14, 16. 89 Vaughn, Rick 32, 33 Vaughn, Tina 20, 21, 25, 73 Vest, Staci 10, 13, 15, 16, 70, 71 Vest, Tina 32, 35 Vibbert, Dave 3, 5, 11, 40, 77 Vibbert, Kelly 41 Voorhees, Laurel 41 Walker, Cory 41, 88, 89, 101 Walker, Michael 101 Warner, Kathy 41, 89 Warner, Bill 13, 98 Watkins, Radar 25 Werner, Heather 41, 89 Westmoreland, Randy 13, 98 White, Leigh 25 White, Kathy 13, 16 White, Kenny 28, 77 Wilken, Lynetter 2, 21, 25, 74, 75, 77 Withers, Jason 36, 40, 41, 116 Wright, Barry 36, 41 Wolf, Kevin 28, 32, 33 Woolworth, Mike 7, 57, 63 Yates, Paul 32, 34 Young, Tara 25, 70, 92 Young, Tracy 21, 25 Zimmerman, Cris 25, 29, 89 Zoellick, Heidi 25 119 T I I I I I I I 1 I I VI I I I I I I 120 REFLECTOR behind the scenes of reflector The 1985-86 Reflector staff was a small one, with only one veteran, Gina Sandidge, joining the staff second semester. Because of the inexperience of the staff the work began slow; but the staff caught on quickly to the making of a yearbook. Tyler Hill did an exceptional job taking pictures using his own equipment. Sue Meyer and Gina San-dige were the back bone members of the staff. Coeditors Kim Howe and Buddy Ronna did a great job of organizing the book. The book has a movie theme of You ought to be in pictures that was carried out throughout the book. The book's cover design has never been done in the history of PHS. This year has been a year of many creative ideas and changes. Top: First semester staff: Mrs. Frisbie, sponsor, Kim Howe, Sue Meyer, Becky Litwiller, Buddy Ronna, Candi Hofer, Tyler Hill. Center: Second semester staff: Mrs. Frisbie, Sue Meyer, Kim Howe, Missy Thomas, Gina Sandidge, (not pictured Buddy Ronna) Below: Kim coordinating her ideas with the photographer, Tyler. Far right: Candi enjoying the work (?)